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March 2019 24 Adar I 5779 - 24 Adar II 5779 volume 41 issue 7

Saturday, March 2nd USY Regional PromSunday, 3rd JNF BreakfastMonday, 4th Board of Directors

Wednesday, 6th Lunch with RabbiFriday, 8th Birthday Shabbat

Sunday, 10th Men’s ClubSchool Fitness FundraiserKADIMA Roller Rama

Monday, 11th Sisterhood BoardWednesday, 13th Lunch with Rabbi

Friday, 15th Gimel Shabbat Dinner & ServiceSaturday, 16th USY Shabbat

Sunday, 17th Purim Shpiel & CarnivalPub Crawl

Wednesday, 20th USY Grogger SaleMegillah ReadingShpiel Highlights

Thursday, 21st PURIMSunday, 24th Start of AIPAC

Alef BreakfastMonday, 25th Ritual Committee

Wednesday, 27th Lunch with RabbiFriday, 29th Bet Shabbat Dinner & Service

Saturday, 30th GalaSunday, 31st Yad Program

HAKOL bnaitikvah.org March 2019 24 Adar I - 24 Adar II 5779 Volume 41 Issue 7

HAKOLThe Newsletter of Congregation B’nai Tikvah, JCC of North & South Brunswick 1001 Finnegan’s Lane, North Brunswick, NJ 08902

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A few weeks ago, we hosted the USY regionalconvention. It was an exhilarating and exhaustingexperience. The children led our Shabbat services, anddid so beautifully.

And therein lies a tale. An objective observer of theservices would have noticed that the kids talked. A lot.

And the observer would have also noticed that there wasan ongoing, and only partially successful, attempt to quietthe kids down. Sometimes, shame was involved. “Thecongregation has allowed us into their sanctuary. Weneed to respect it…” Other times, the children wereenticed. “Look carefully at this prayer. If you think aboutit deeply, it will speak to you in unexpected ways.”Sometimes it was more of a command: “USY, quietdown.” Sometimes the leaders appealed to chapter leadersfor some good old peer pressure.

Everything worked, until it didn’t.

And at the end of the day, basing himself on the exactsame facts, the objective observer could give two entirelydifferent assessments. The first would go like this: Thekids were very unruly. They lacked decorum. They madeit hard to concentrate on the prayers. This was not theway a service is supposed to go. Very unsatisfying.

The second would go like this. Imagine a couple ofhundred Jewish kids who haven’t seen each other formonths, put together in the same room for a few hours.The conversations would be endless. But just considerthat these same kids interrupted their conversationsrepeatedly to listen to Torah discussions, to pray, to singand dance, to celebrate the Jewish tradition. All without asmartphone in their hands!

It was amazing!

Same events, same facts, two entirely different takes.The funny thing is that we can extrapolate from the USYconvention to say something significant about our ownlives.

Looked at from some abstract standard, say, the 613commandments, our lives are a mess. There’s so much wedon’t know, and even of what we know, there’s so muchwe don’t do. Objectively speaking, we are on the wrongend of the bell curve. Very unsatisfying.

On the other hand, consider how insanely busy our livesare, how demanding our responsibilities, how exhaustingour jobs, and all the rest. The idea of devoting ourselvesto things spiritual sounds crazy. But look at how much wedo. We go to services. We enrich ourselves with readingand study. We help our friends in need. We support greatcauses [like our upcoming JNF brunch, hint, hint]. Wejoin organizations that have, at their core, a dedication tothe best values we share. It’s just amazing.

You know the old expression about the optimist seeingthe glass as half full, the pessimist seeing it as half empty.My wife the engineer asks, “Why are you using that sizeglass?” We don’t have to sit in judgment about how goodor bad our Jewish lives are by some abstract standard.Instead, we just have to live our lives—with joy anddepth, with celebration and awareness, with Torah andmore Torah. Just like the USY-ers. All the rest willfollow. What is meant to happen will happen.

With wishes for a joyous Purim, the holiday whenanything, even the most unexpected, can happen,

Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff

From Rabbi Robert L. Wolkoff


From Cantor Rockman

What A MonthMarch Will Be!

I wrote last month about all of the wonderful events andhappening at B'nai Tikvah in the coming months.February was exciting, especially the USY Convention,more than 200 high school students joyously taking overour Shabbat services and the World Wide Wrapsponsored by our Men's Club, where our Dalet and Chaistudents were taught about tefillin by Rabbi Wolkoff, theSunday morning minyan regulars and me. There weresmiles everywhere!

The month of March will be even more amazing with somuch for us to do together, culminating with our celebra-tion honoring our Rabbi and Rebbetzin on March 30th.

Shabbat B'Yachad-Delicious Shabbat Dinner

All are invited. Our tradition of hosting our religiousschool classes for Shabbat dinner followed by ourstudents, helping me lead the service, will begin with thegimmel class on March 15th; the bet class follows onMarch 29th. We practice together; b'yachad every week,the children's enthusiasm is contagious. The Service andthe dinner are for YOU, every member of thecongregation. We will begin at the regular time, 8pm,preceded by a traditional Shabbat Dinner prepared byClassical Caterers. The cost for congregants is $18 perperson, Religious school students will not be charged.An RSVP is required by the Wednesday which precedeseach dinner.I REALLY WANT TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT OFSHABBAT WITH YOU!!

Purim, “The Greatest Haman”

The Carnival and of course the Gansa Megilla!Our greatest showman, the legendary Marty Angstreich,has been putting his troupe of merry entertainers throughtheir paces in preparation for our production of a mostmodern Purim Shpiel. There will be 2 performances.First on Sunday morning, March 17th, you will be treatedto the full show performed by our awesome performers,who have worked tirelessly to learn their lines and songsfor the “The Greatest Haman” ever! We will read themegillah on Wednesday evening March 20th and againthe “Marty's Merry Players” will entertain you with

highlights from the full production.I REALLY WANT TO SHARE THE EXCITEMENT OFPURIM WITH YOU!!

About Israel

When I accepted the added responsibility of our religiousschool, I was very, very nervous. I'm making progress butI'm still doing a lot of wrestling. Most educators andparents are convinced that a traditional Jewish educationrequires basic elements that will translate well for ourchildren's upcoming bar and bat mitzvah preparation.I accept and embrace this, but there is so much more thatwe must accomplish in our preparation of our childrenand of ourselves during these complicated times. It isabout Jewish identity and pride. We all profess to loveIsrael and most of us feel connected. I believe that weall need to become more knowledgeable about the issuesthat confront our Jewish State. Believe it or not, whathappens in Israel will impact your family, too. Be sure toattend the JNF breakfast on March 3rd.

B'yachad-Together we Thrive,With Joy,Cantor Bruce Rockman

Our USY kids


Life’s Secret

In the American Classic movie, “City Slickers”, Curly(Jack Palance) was teaching Mitch (Billy Crystal) thesecret of life.

Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds upone finger] This.

Mitch : Your finger?Curly : One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that

and the rest don't mean s#*t.Mitch : But, what is the "one thing”?

Curly : [smiles] That's what YOU have to find out.

What Curly tried to teach all of us is that the secret of lifeis relationships. If we all have human connections,relationships, we lead happier, healthier lives. Curlywasn’t wrong about the importance of relationships.There is a growing body of literature and scientific papersthat demonstrate that people who are more deeplyinvolved in religion tend to enjoy better physical andmental health than individuals who are less involved inreligion. It is important to take a deeper look at thesestudies and determine the “one thing” we can learn fromthis.

Clearly, belonging to a synagogue provides everyone anopportunity to be “connected,” but does it guarantee arelationship? Is the synagogue a building/community thatis only there when you need it, or do you realize that italso needs you? What is the opportunity we have todeepen our relationships with Congregation B’nai Tikvahand the many families that are part of our kehillah.

This year, we instituted Shabbat Greeters. First of all, Iwant to thank the many people who have volunteered todate. The most important thing I hear from this initiativeis that the greeters are getting back as much as they aregiving. A warm greeting at the door makes thecongregant feel welcome but—equally important—is thereward to the greeter. Based on our experiences, we arelooking to have a “greeter” available on Sunday morningswhen there is an event in the building. Someone who canhelp let peopel know we are the warm and welcomingkehillah that we profess to be. If you have some time tospare, consider volunteering (for Shabbat or a Sunday).Who knows, you might make a new friend!

There are a group of members who have been workingdiligently to share their version of the “Greatest Show onEarth” and recreate the Purim story. While I am sure theyare thoroughly enjoying their time together in rehearsal,think about sharing with them the output of their effortsby joining in the Megillah reading. Purim is not just forkids! Rekindle friendships and memories by participatingin Purim celebrations.

At the end of this month, on March 30th, we have theopportunity to strengthen our relationships with eachother and celebrate Rabbi Wolkoff’s 40th year of spiritualguidance. As he would say, without Ruth-Ann at his side,his success would not be as great. Celebrating togetherand honoring Rabbi and Ruth-Ann strengthens ourrelationships to each other and the bonds of memory.Who knows, you might even see some interesting wormdancing!

The secret of life is human connection. Humanconnection requires investment but the returns aresignificant. Invest some time in building yourrelationship with your fellow congregants…you neverknow how great the dividends could be.

From our President Adrienne Ross

WOMEN’S SEDERWednesday, April 10, 11:30am

Luncheon at B’nai Tikvah... $45 pp… Everyone Welcome

Call congregant Ann Gold: 609-409-0668 Sponsor: Greater Monroe ORT


We have an exciting month ahead!

Join us after drop off on March 10th for an excitingworkout fundraiser event with our own certifiedInstructor, Michelle Kleinman! Bring an exercisemat, a bottle of water, and a $5.00 donation.Proceeds go directly to the Religious School forfuture events.

On March 17th, join our congregation for the AnnualPurim Shpiel “The Greatest Haman” followed by thePurim Carnival with our own USYers!!!!

The Alef JET Program has been moved from March17th to March 24th. Please come and meet otherparents for great discussions with your class andCantor Rockman!

Important Upcoming Dates:

March 24th - Planning meeting for the Passover SederCome and hear what’s been added.

April 7th - Jewelry Making Fundraiser. Proceedsgo to Making Strides Against BreastCancer.

April 14th - School-Wide Model SederExciting interactive changes this year!

Thank you for all your support this year!

The Religious School Committee

Be a LifesaverJust 3 hours + 20 dollarsto become CPR Certified

American Heart Association Course given by a certified instructor.

Sunday, May 19th

Choose your sessionmorning class: 10:00am – 1:00pmor afternoon: 1:30pm – 4:30pm

Learn CPR, AED (defibrillator), and Heimlichtechniques for adults, children, and infants.

You’ll receive official student referencematerials and 2-year certification card.

Open to synagogue members and theirfamilies (must be at least 15 years old).

Reservation deadline: Tuesday, April 30th

Remit check for $20 payable CBT to:

Joyce Gerbman122 Birmingham LaneMonroe Twp., NJ 08831

Contact Joyce: 609-662-7962or Jill Stone at 609-642-6940

The low registration fee of $20 per person is madepossible courtesy of the Bikur Cholim Committee.

Sharon CohenSuzanne Oliver

0668 Sponsor: Greater Monroe ORT

Something exciting is being planned.A joint venture with Highland Park Conservative Temple

Literally, stay tuned.


Enjoy three of life’s pleasures: learning, discussing,and eating at CBT.

No learning on an empty stomach, right? So… webegin with a Classical Caterers lunch: a hot entrée,salad, and cookies ($12).

Rabbi Wolkoff starts us off with an explanation ofthe week’s parasha, or perspective on a holiday, ortheories on an issue (based on a terrific handout).

Examples: Chanukah, miracle or power grab?Contemporary parallels to 2500 BCE. Joseph, heroand/or manipulator?

We, the 6 - 13 “students,” jump in with questions,comments, our own take on the subject.

Interested? Call the office (732-297-0696) or [email protected] to confirm that you’ll bejoining us.

ENJOY LUNCH & LEARN WEDNESDAYS, 12 - 2PM

The Lone Soldier Center

Please join my husband, Steve, and me on Thursday evening,May 30th at 8PM, to hear about something that is very close tomy heart, the Lone Soldier Center, whose services both oursons, Adam and Jesse, benefited from when they were servingas lone soldiers in the IDF. Many people are not aware that weat B’nai Tikvah have former, current, and soon-to-be lone sol-diers as members of our congregation.

The transition from being a civilian to becoming a soldier is noteasy. The challenges of the military are intense, and thosechallenges multiply when the transition is within anotherculture and country, and the soldier’s support system of familyand friends is thousands of miles away. Adding to that, lonesoldiers often have to improve their Hebrew skills or learnHebrew from the basic aleph bet, and do so well enough tonavigate critical military communication, and daily societalneeds such as laundry, housing, transportation, and food. I canremember a few great stories about Adam and Jesse’smisinterpretations of what they thought their officers weresaying during their early days in basic training!

When I was in Israel for college, I had two friends from highschool who were “lone soldiers” in the IDF, except back thenthere was no real term for these “crazy” volunteers. They hadno resources or guidance to help them deal with the manydifficult issues they encountered. How fortunate for my boysand others that the Lone Soldier Center now exists to help maketheir transition more comfortable and to comfort their parentsby knowing that their children have somewhere to turn to forsupport.

The Lone Soldier Center was founded in memory of MichaelLevin z"l, a formerly active USYer and an American-born lonesoldier, who fell fighting in the Second Lebanon War in 2006.Michael's passion for the State of Israel led him on a path to

defend the country and, unfortunately, he gave his life protect-ing Israel. Harriet Levin, Michael's mother, will be coming toCongregation B'nai Tikvah to speak about how her son's deathin the Lebanon War was not in vain, and also about theformation of the Lone Soldier Center. Come hear her inspiringstory and learn how we can support other Lone Soldiers’passion to defend the State of Israel as the Jewish Homeland.

The Lone Soldier Center was created in 2009 by a group ofMichael's friends, former lone soldiers, following through on adream of Michael's - to create a body to assist, feed, connectand care for lone soldiers in the IDF. Today they are making hisdream a reality; the Lone Soldier Center provides lone soldierswith meals, support, advice, housing and the family andcommunity they are missing.

There are currently over 7,000 lone soldiers from around theworld serving in the IDF. Three groups of young people areclassified as lone soldiers by the State of Israel: newimmigrants from abroad, Mahal volunteers (Jewish youth whovolunteer for IDF duty for 18 months), and Israeli-born lonesoldiers mostly from broken homes or Ultra-Orthodoxbackgrounds who have no family or have been disowned.While their fellow soldiers can rely on loving parents to housethem, provide meals, do laundry, help with finances, and just ascrucially, provide for the emotional needs of the young menand women tasked with defending the state, no such resourcesexisted for lone soldiers. The Lone Soldier Center’s staff andhundreds of volunteers work very hard to build this family andprovide for many of the basic off-base needs of lone soldiers.They do this to ensure that these soldiers will be included,supported and successful in adjusting to life in Israel.

Please RSVP by visiting www.bnaitikvah.org and clicking onthe May 30th Lone Soldier event on the calendar of events.

I hope to see you there!Shelly Talmud

Shelly Talmud


Lori Sookerman Shelly Wistreich

Mazel TossesEnhance the simcha of your child's special day by havingSisterhood provide these bags of soft candy in order tosweeten the day. Also great for an aufruf. Order yourMitzvah Baskets and Mazel Tosses at bnaitikvah.orgat least one month before your mitzvah.Serena Blackin. 732-390-9515 or 848-702-3445

Torah FundThe new pins are available with a $180-or-above pledge.We’ll love welcoming you as a Torah Fund benefactor,helping the Women’s League for Conservative Judaism tosupport the Jewish Theological Seminary, its teachers,Cantors, and Rabbis.

Contact: Ann Rosenzweig [email protected]

Gift ShopStore Hours: Sunday 9 am - 12 pmWe just went shopping. Please stop by and check out allthe new merchandise. 20% off all Shabbat items, exceptcandles. 50% off clearance items.Serena Blackin. 732-390-9515 or 848-702-3445

Mitzvah BasketsHelp us decorate the bima with nonperishable foodbaskets. We also deliver baskets to other synagogues.Tell your friends about this service. Contact: TeresaSamtur 732-821-8163 or [email protected]

MembershipPlease visit bnaitikvah.org/sismember and discover thejoy of getting involved in our circle. Sisterhood will lovewelcoming you. Lisa Seidman [email protected]

Wednesday, March 27th - In conjunction with the East Brunswick Jewish Center, we’ll welcome RabbiDeborah R. Prinz, author of “On the Chocolate Trail,” a delicious adventure connecting Jews, religions,travel, rituals, and recipes to the magic of cacao. This program is open to the entire community.See our flyer on page 11 and on the website.

If you are interested in joining our board for 2019-20 to help make Sisterhoodthe best it can be, please contact Kim Riemann at [email protected]

Annual CBT Gala Saturday, March 30th

Celebrate our Rabbi & Rebbetzin for all they havedone for the Jewish Community, especially Ours!

Book the babysitter and find your dancing shoes.

Attend the Gala and place an ad or “wellwisher.”

You CAN make a difference for CBT andhave an amazing evening, all at once!


Barbra, Bruce, Ronli, and Douglas in the lobbyof a hotel in Paris where Douglas and wife Ronli

surprised Barbra for her 65th birthday last October!

Your names? Bruce and Barbra* London (* like Strei-sand!)

Children? Douglas London; age 34, married to Ronli whoreside in Larchmont, NY

Home town? Bruce and Barbra were both originally fromHudson County NJ (North Bergen and Bayonne, respec-tively)

Occupation? Bruce and Barbra devoted their entire pro-fessional lives to geriatric health care in many arenas such as;Long term Care, Adult Medical Day Care, Geriatric CareManagement and Home Care. Bruce has an MBA in HealthCare Administration and Barbra an MSW from YeshivaUniversity. Bruce is retired and Barbra consults for geriatriccare providers.

Why did you join CBT? We joined CBT because of thewarm welcome we received from our very first visit andthereafter.

What are you hoping to gain from your member-ship? Our membership allows for us to continue our con-nection to Conservative Judaism and to make new friends aswe moved to this area just last year after living in West Or-ange for over 40 years!

Favorite vacation? ISRAEL, of course! We have beenthere a dozen times and will return again this May.

Favorite holiday? Pesach. Many wonderful things in ourlives happened on Pesach - and we love matzah!

Hobbies? To travel and go to theater

USY / KADIMA

Can you believe it is already March? Our events so far havebeen very successful! We will keep striving to be the chapterwe want to be by focusing on the things we do best. Forexample, consistent participation at regional events andconventions, strong attendance at our chapter events, promot-ing inter-chapter relations, meaningful involvement in ourcongregational community and so much more!

January & February were busy months for our USY andKadima chapter and were filled with fun events! As a chapter,we had our first joint USY and Kadima off-site event at EastWindsor Bowl. Fun was had all around and we had a successfulturnout. Hoping to do another off-site event this year with evenmore involvement with our USYers and Kadimanicks. Januaryalso featured our movie nights. Kadima had a Saturday eveningmovie event where popcorn and ice cream were enjoyed, alongwith the hilarious and always enjoyable film Daddy Day Care.USY had their annual Chinese Food & Movie Night, whichwas SA/TO themed. Whichever movie among various choicesthat received the most Tzedakah proceeds was the movie se-lected to be viewed. The money was given to a charity of thechapter’s choice. In February, Kadima had their first annualShabbat together, where we spent Saturday morning servicestogether as a chapter, sang with ruach with USYers, andenjoyed Kiddush luncheon. Additionally, our USYers hosted avery fun event in the gym with the NSBUSY Inter-ChapterBasketball Tournament, where USYers from local chaptersjoined for a Basketball tournament.

Thank you to our Youth Commission for all the amazing helpand extra time they have dedicated to planning USY’s Mid-Winter convention. I want to give a special shoutout to themany people that we could not have done this without; AndrewGoldberger, David Kozodoy, Serena Blackin, Steve Juro,Kevin Krane, Terri Woller, Marlene Buckwald, Rochelle Rosen& Rob Blackin. Thank you for your time and dedication to ouryouth. Lastly, thank you to you… our congregants for hostingthe teens of USY and giving your home and hospitality. It istruly appreciated!

Upcoming EventsUSY Junior-Senior Prom: March 2Hagalil Kadima/USY Event: March 10NSBUSY Purim Prep. & Pizza Event: March 13NSBUSY Shabbat: March 16BT Purim Carnival: March 17Megillah Reading (USY sells Mac n’ Cheese Groggers):March 20Hagalil Kadima 8th Grade Kinnus: March 29-30

Sydney SookermanAdvisor

New Member Corner


Hope to see you on March 30th to honor our Rabbi’s40 years of service to the Jewish community

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Daily Schedule of Services

Sunday 9:00 am & 7:30 pmMonday 7:30 pmTuesday 7:30 pmWednesday 7:30 pmThursday 7:30 am & 7:30 pmFriday 8:00 pmSaturday 9:30 am

On the Chocolate Trail

with Rabbi Deborah Prinz

Wednesday, March 27, 7:45PMThe Sisterhoods of Congregation B’nai Tikvah of North Brunswick and the East

Brunswick Jewish Center invite you to join us for dessert, wine, and chocolate!

Rabbi Deborah Prinz will speak about “Jews On the Chocolate Trail,” a delectable journey through the Jewish his-tory of chocolate. Rabbi Prinz draws from her world travels on the trail of chocolate to enchant chocoholics everywhereas she unwraps the role of religions in the trade, retail, and manufacture of chocolate since it was first introduced toEuropeans. Explore the surprising connections to chocolate in this gastronomic adventure!

Copies of On the Chocolate Trail, 2nd edition, will be available for purchase & signing by Rabbi Prinz.

Event Location: Congregation B’nai TikvahOpen to the Community! (over 21 years old)

RSVP: Lynn Biderman at [email protected]

CBT & EBJC Sisterhood Members: $10.00, Non-members: $18.00At the door: Sisterhood members $15.00, Non-members: $20.00


All B’nai Tikvah families are welcome, along with

Religious School Parents and Grandparents to an

Interactive Passover Experience

Sunday, April 14, 2019

10:00 am In the Gym

To attend the Interactive Passover Experience,

RSVP Meryl at [email protected]

732 297-0696, or return the form below.

Passover is a perfect time to honor loved ones & celebrate family traditions.

Please consider making a donation for this special event.

A program will be distributed at the Seder noting all donations & tributes

Please make checks payable to “B’nai Tikvah Religious School” & submit the form below.

RSVP for the Interactive Passover Experience by April 7th

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in Memory of: _________________________________

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We gratefully acknowledge and thank the following contributors for their generous gifts.Your special donations make up a part of our synagogue’s total income. We rely on you.

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundDave Distel, in loving memory of Naomi DistelEsther & Michael Fogel, in honor of their weddingPhyllis Rich, in loving memory of Charles BernsteinDavid & Margot Julis, in honor of Gale Dillman

Cantor’s Discretionary FundMarvin & Betty Stark in loving memory of Dove RockmanYitzhak & Sandy Sharon, in loving memory of Dina Sharon-SchwadronFlora Cowen, in honor of Amanda & Harry Uniman’s second wedding

anniversarySteven & Andrea Katz, in loving memory of Dove RockmanNatasha Rosenbaum & Erwin Lewis, in loving memory of

Dove RockmanBarbara & Joe Plotnick, in loving memory of Teddy CorteseWilliam & Ellie Greenberg, in loving memory of Jacob GreenbergIrit Harchol, in loving memory of Frima WeinerFlora Cowen, in honor of Gale Dillman

Yahrzeit DonationsAl Garten, in loving memory of Harold GartenMyra & Howard Dickert, in loving memory of Lawrence DickertAl Garten, in loving memory of Harold GartenCarole & Howard Kalish, in loving memory of Gertrude CohenBertha Goldsmith in loving memory of Jerry GoldsmithBarry & Caren Dworkin, in loving memory of Alan SiegelSusan Zieselman & Family, in loving memory of Gertrude CohenJoyce Warner, in loving memory of Jack WarnerJoyce Warner, in loving memory of Morris RoodEllen Lawson, in loving memory of Rose Davis KempnerSteven & Andrea Katz, in loving memory of Cheryl EinhornVicki & Burt Bauman, in loving memory of Minna ManheimMichele & Dave Greenfield, in loving memory of Mary AroughetiEllen, Jerry & Alissa Platz, in loving memory of Grace PlatzIrwin Kalet and Sharon Kalet, in loving memory of Marvin ImberJerry & Ronnie Levine, in loving memory of Edith LevineNorlyn & Dennis Kessler, in loving memory of Minnie IsraelNorlyn & Dennis Kessler, in loving memory of Harriet SchanenCharlie Valan, Laurie, Daria, Samantha, Brooke & David, in loving

memory of Toni LagerJoel & Marian Felberbaum, in loving memory of Sandra LebowitzBeverly Heller, in loving memory of Jack Aronowitz and Arnold ArensMarsha & Avi Duvdevani, in loving memory of Shulamith DuvdevaniMaxine, Irwin, Allie & Dani Nudelman, in loving memory of

Marvin AugustFern, Allan & Marc Katronetsky, and Ilana & Yonaton Yares & Family,

in loving memory of Jerome Katronetsky

Youth FundPhyllis Horlick and Family, in loving memory of Harry Horlick

Shabbat Luncheon FundStu & Debbie Allen, in honor of Rebecca Safeer & Jonathan Cohen’s

wedding and Phyllis reading TorahMichael Greenfield, in loving memory of Bernice GreenfieldRose & Jeffrey Berger, in loving memory of Sam LaistNancy & Elliott Danto, in loving memory of Geri CohenNancy & Elliott Danto, in loving memory of Ennes Danto

Natasha Rosenbaum & Erwin Lewis, in honor of the Kallah Shabbatof Rebecca Safeer

Steven & Andrea Katz, in honor of a wonderful Shabbat Shira service,delicious lunch & singing

Gary Ehrlich, in loving memory of Michelle EhrlichArlene & Arthur Cederbaum, in loving memory of May EisenbergGale Dillman, in loving memory of Milton BuchbinderAlan & Gaye Feinberg, in loving memory of Barbara EvansGary & Marcia WesaloAlan & Gaye Feinberg, in loving memory of Barbara EvansCheryl & Myron Asnis, in loving memory of Pearl KaplanAdrienne & Andy Ross, in loving memory of Sandra LebowitzPhyllis & Allen Pinsky, in loving memory of Sandra Lebowitz

Shomrei Tikvah FundClifford & Amy Smith

Passport to Israel FundAdrienne & Andy Ross, in honor of Melissa Kessler’s Birthday

General FundJoel & Joyce Gerbman, in loving memory of Allen GerbmanMichael & Marina Finkelberg

Safety & Security FundAnn Gold, in loving memory of Herbert GoldShirley & Marty Engel, in loving memory of Lee A. StrebelGerald Fishelberg, in loving memory of Charles Fishelberg

Tzedakah FundBlanche Fruhling, in loving memory of Benjamin Seidenstein

Trees for IsraelEllen Lawson, in loving memory of Edward Kempner

Library FundBlanche Fruhling, in loving memory of Jerome Fruhling

Mark Kasdin Memorial FundAl Garten, in loving memory of Harold GartenMaxine Kasdin, in loving memory of Miriam SteckMaxine Kasdin, Stacy & Matt Scofield, in loving memory of

Saul KasdinMaxine Kasdin, in loving memory of Dorothy CharcofskyMaxine Kasdin, in loving memory of Gussie Mandel

Shiva FundNeal and Cindy Gittleman, in loving memory of Jonathan GittlemanNeal and Cindy Gittleman, in loving memory of Sidney Solomon

Prayer Book/Chumash FundJoyce and Gerald Fishelberg, in loving memory of Carole Kalish

Social Action FundPaula & Rick Reiss, in honor of Linda Fellen’s JudgeshipMyra and Howard Dickert

Donations - January 14 - February 14, 2019


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[ ] Allen Karp Memorial Fund [ ] Arnold Miller Memorial Fund[ ] Bikur Cholim [ ] Mark Kasdin Memorial Fund[ ] Shomrei Tikvah [ ] Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund *[ ] Cantor’s Special Fund * [ ] Religious School[ ] Capital Improvements [ ] Youth[ ] Family Shabbat [ ] Shabbat Luncheons[ ] Shiva Fund [ ] Passport to Israel Fund[ ] Social Action Fund [ ] Tzedakah Fund[ ] Trees for Israel Fund [ ] Sons of Tikvah[ ] L’Dor VaDor [ ] Torah Restoration Fund[ ] Library Fund [ ] Yahrzeit Fund[ ] Prayerbook/Chumash [ ] General Donation[ ] Safety & Security Fund [ ] Other_________________[ ] Ritual Fund

*Please send separate checks for these funds.You can make your contributions online byClicking the “Giving” link at bnaitikvah.org

Joyce Fishelberg, Gilda Gildenberg,Bill Greenberg, Jay Scheuer and Risa

Stolly for making birthday calls.A special “Thank You” to PhyllisPinsky for doing beautiful calligraphyon B’nai Mitzvah and Baby Namingcertificates, and to Marlene Buckwaldfor picking up challahs for Shabbat eachweek

THANK YOUHonors Corner

Marty & Marci AbschutzArie & Julie BeharBobby & Gary BergmanBobbi & Marc BinderSharon & Craig CohenGale & Marc DillmanJoyce & Gerald FishelbergSam FisherArlene & Mitchell FrumkinAnn M. GoldCaryl & Danny GreenbergRenee & Steve JuroRuthAnne KoenickJacqueline MasterMichelle & Irwin MillingerAllison & David NagelbergShivi & Dan NiliDebra & Scott RekantRochelle & Marc RosenAdrienne & Andy RossBarry & Phyllis SafeerMarcia & Jeff SchwartzBrenda & Mark ShermanJanet WeissLynne WeissMarshallGary & Marcia WesaloRabbi Robert L. Wolkoff & Ruth-Ann BreitlerTammy & Keith Zimmerman

Mayor Francis M. Womack III, of North Brunswick,presents the Council’s Good Citizenship Award toShelly Wistreich and Lori Sookerman, Co-presidentsof Sisterhood, on behalf of Congregation B’nai Tikvahand Sisterhood for their generous combinedcontributions to the Governors Point Fire Fund.

Legacy Circle of Givers


TITLE NAME PHONE # E-MAIL ADDRESSRabbi Robert Wolkoff 732 297-0696 [email protected] Bruce Rockman 732 422-0963 [email protected] Adrienne Ross 732 422-0637 [email protected] Activities Amanda Uniman 732 422-0780 [email protected]

Co-VP Mindy Austein 201 820-1192 [email protected] Administration Kevin Krane 732 296-1327 [email protected] Membership Bobbi Binder 732 690-4779 [email protected] School & Youth Andrew Goldberger 732 342-9885 [email protected]

Co-VP David Kozodoy 732 967-1416 [email protected] Ways & Means Gary Bergman 732 246-8285 [email protected] Secretary Gary Wesalo 609 642-8967 [email protected] Secretary Larry Cohen 732 821-4376 [email protected] Andrew Ross 732 422-0637 [email protected]. Treasurer Jeff Berger 908 281-5413 [email protected] Presidents Allison Nagelberg 732 846-1464 [email protected]

Ruth Anne Koenick 732 828-8141 [email protected] Debbie Allen 732 771-5916 [email protected]

Nancy Asher-Shultz 732 297-1932 [email protected] Cohen 732 658-3042 [email protected] Cukor 732 690-6714 [email protected] Juro 732 960-1215 [email protected] Juro 732 960-1215 [email protected] Kessler 617 869-1422 [email protected] Rogove 732 873-0331 [email protected] Rosen 732 940-2786 [email protected] Safeer 732 432-9622 [email protected] Schwartz 732 297-6365 [email protected] Valan 732 991-2903 [email protected]

REPRESENTATIVES Men’s Club Brian Berness 732 422-9449 [email protected] Kim Riemann 732 940-4066 [email protected] Mason Smoller 732 718-1732 [email protected]

Executive Administrator Lynne WeissMarshall 732 297-0696 [email protected] Assistant Meryl Harris 732 297-0696 [email protected] School Director Cantor Bruce Rockman 732 297-0696 [email protected] Cholim Jill Stone 609 642-6940 [email protected] Drive Barbara Bergman 732 246-7285 [email protected] Club Lynn Biderman 732 297-6691 [email protected] Fundraising Bonnie Kudwitt 732 422-7276 [email protected] Cards and Room Rentals Main Office 732 297-0696 [email protected] Editor Gary Bergman 732 246-7285 [email protected] Committee Bill Greenberg 732 297-6953 [email protected] Committee Arthur Cederbaum 732 821-8162 [email protected] & Grounds Charles Valan 732 991-2903 [email protected]/Gift Shop Serena Blackin 732 390-9515 [email protected] Congregation Barry Safeer 732 432-9622 [email protected] & Onegs Main Office 732 297-0696 admin@bnaitikvahMen’s Club Craig Cohen 732 658-3042 [email protected]

Josh Oliver 732 305-7040 [email protected] School Committee Co-Chairs Suzanne Oliver 732 305-7040 [email protected]

Sharon Cohen 732 658-3042 [email protected] Committee Gordon Heit 732 297-6284 [email protected] Luncheons Lynne WeissMarshall 732 297-0696 [email protected] Gift Cards Manager Barry Safeer 732 432-9622 [email protected]

Sisterhood Lori Sookerman 732 274-9599 [email protected] Rochelle Wistreich 732 422-4273 [email protected]

Softball League Mark Kirsch 609 356-0490 [email protected]/Kadima Sydney Sookerman 908 210-8379 [email protected] Kim Riemann 732 940-4066 [email protected] Committee TBD

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