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Dear Schomre Israel Family,

The Jewish calendar, replete with holidays, contains two days on which we celebrate theTorah. One is the sixth and seventh of Sivan commemorating the anniversary of receivingthe Torah on Mount Sinai. Simchas Torah, on the 23rd of Tishrei, We dance with the To-rah, celebrating, this time, completing the yearly cycle and then immediately restarting

the reading once again.

The Dubner Maggid explains The two separate holidays with the following story. Many years ago therelived a king and queen who had wealth, fame, and fortune, but they never had a child. No matter whatthey tried, no matter which doctor they went to nothing seemed to help and they weren't blessed with anoffspring. After many years alone, they heard that there was a sorcerer ,who through magical powerscould grant them their wish.

They went to visit the sorcerer who told them that they would have a child, a daughter, however therewas one condition to which they would have to agree. The precious child could not see a man from thetime of her birth until the time of her wedding. Neither the father nor any other man, no matter his age,could ever see that young child as she grew up.

They agreed; the queen became pregnant; she moved to an isolated castle where all of the staff werewomen. The child was indeed beautiful, intelligent and talented. She excelled in studies, the arts and mu-sic, however even her father could not see her.

When she came of age to be married the king issued a proclamation saying that The princess was seekinga suitor. He promised that his son-in-law would follow in his footsteps and would reign over the entireland.

Young men came from far and wide to seek the hand of the kings daughter. But one after another they

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were told that they would not be able to see her until they stood together at the marriage canopy. Veryquickly, each Suitor drifted away, unwilling to take a chance, not willing to marry someone whom they could-n't see beforehand, no matter what reassurances of her beauty, intelligence and wisdom the king gave.

Only one young man remained, a loyal son of the king's most trusted aide who said, “I trust my king. If theprincess is even half of what I've heard about her I will be happy all the days of my life.” The royal wed-ding took place with a grand reception in honor of bride and groom. Six months later the new son-in-lawcame back to the king and said that he would like to make another party in honor of his new wife. Thisparty was far grander than the first one, the celebration with dancing, delectable foods and the most pre-cious wines. The king asked his son why did you make a second party now and why is it so lavish?

The wise prince now answered and said, I married your daughter because I believed you and relied on yourword; I trusted you and , knew that you would not mislead me. However, now that six months have passedand I've been together with your daughter, I see that in fact, she far excels anything that I dreamed pos-sible., with her wisdom, beauty and kindness I now want to make a new celebration in thanks and apprecia-tion for my wonderful wife whom I appreciate even better.

Says the Maggid, on Shavuot we celebrate receiving the Torah with a night of study in preparation for ac-cepting it. We received the Torah, not knowing what was inside of it. We accepted it with the belief thatsince it came from the Creator of the world, it would have to be full of wisdom and proper guidance. But af-ter having studied the Torah and actually experienced it, we realize the tremendous blessing that we have,having received God's word. We now Celebrate with dancing, joy and song with a fuller appreciation of thegift that we received, only now more deeply understanding the precious Torah we have.

Lucy and I appreciate the many kindnesses and acts of friendship that you the Schomre Israel family ex-tended us during our first weeks here. The warmth that you have shown us is truly heartwarming. Now thatwe have been here through the first cycle of the holidays, like the prince of the parable and like the Jew-ish people, we understand even deeper the inner beauty and goodness of the Congregation and you, thosewho make up this unique family.

I would like to express my thanks to you for the confidence expressed in selecting me to be the rabbi ofCongregation Schomre Israel. I am honored to follow a line of distinguished rabbis who served the Congre-gation and the Jewish community and look forward to continuing this beautiful tradition.

I view my role as a partnership with the leadership and the Congregation, making people at home, comfort-able, and also, at times, challenged by the Orthodox synagogue.

Lucy and I want you to feel comfortable with us, to be part of our family, and to feel at home in ourhome. Likewise, we want to become part of your family, for you to introduce us to your friends and let usbecome a part of your circles. One's personal level of observance should not be a deterrent to your welcom-ing us to your home as there can always be arrangements by which we can (feel comfortable) (be invited)and share an evening with you.

Our Shul should be more than the location to daven and the place to turn when in need, which it should mostcertainly be, but also it should be the traditional "Bet K'neset" - the Gathering Place of the People and

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"Beit Midrash" - Study Hall and font Of Torah and Jewish knowledge to the greater community.

Through our joint efforts, we will אם ירצה G-d willing, Schomre Israel will continue and will grow ,השם both asthe spiritual and the communal home for the Congregation family, where the members and the communityat large can come to make friends or renew old friendships; celebrate their Heritage; share, be inspiredand challenged by the beauty, richness and wisdom of Torah; and take pride in being part of the SchomreIsrael family.

With prayers to Hashem for His guidance in our partnership, I am,

Sincerely,

Rabbi Eliezer Langer

Honorable Mentchen

Mentch is a word that really can't be defined. It's what your parents said to you, when they toldyou to act properly in such a way that they would be proud.

There are many such mentchen in the congregation, too many really to list, Who step forwardwhenever help is needed; be it for bingo, for baking, to help make a minion, to put together and totake apart the Sukka, to help with the kiddush and help those in need.

Your help is greatly appreciated and in fact, a prayer is made for you every Shabbat at Beforethe Torah is returned to the ark.

He who blessed our forefathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob — may He bless this entire holy congregationalong with all the holy congregations; them, their wives, sons, and daughters and all that is theirs; andthose who dedicate synagogues for prayer and those who enter them to pray, and those who give lampsfor illumination and wine for Kiddush and Havdalah, bread for guests and charity for the poor; and all whoare involved faithfully in the needs of the community — may the Holy One, Blessed is He, pay their re-ward and remove from them every affliction, heal their entire body and forgive their every iniquity, andsend blessing and success to all their handiwork, along with all Israel, their brethren . And let us say:Amen.(THE COMPLETE ARTSCROLL SIDDUR, PG. 451)

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CALENDAR FOR NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2014

Friday, Oct. 31 5:30 PM Friday, Dec. 12 4:15 PM

Friday, Nov. 07 4:30 PM Friday, Dec. 19 4:15 PM

Friday, Nov. 14 4:15 PM Friday, Dec. 26 4:15 PM

Friday, Nov. 21 4:15 PM Friday, Jan. 02 4:15 PM

Friday, Nov. 28 4:15 PM Friday, Jan. 09 4:30 PM

Friday, Dec. 05 4:15 PM Friday, Jan. 16 4:30 PM

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DATESHABBATCANDLE

LIGHTING

TORAHPORTION

SHABBATENDS

Oct. 31 5:33 PM Lech Lecha 6:32 PM

Nov. 07 4:25 PM Vayera 5:24 PM

Nov. 14 4:18 PM Chaye Sarah 5:17 PM

Nov. 21 4:12 PM Toldot 5:12 PM

Nov. 28 4:09 PM Vayetze 5:09 PM

Dec. 05 4:07 PM Vayishlach 5:07 PM

Dec. 12 4:07 PM Vayeshev 5:08 PM

Dec. 19 4:09 PM Miketz (4th Day of Chanukah) 5:10 PM

Dec. 26 4:13 PM Vayigash 5:14 PM

Jan. 02 4:18 PM Vayechi 5:20 PM

Jan. 09 4:25 PM Shemot 5:26 PM

Jan. 16 4:33 PM Va’era 5:34 PM

CONGREGATION SCHOMRE ISRAEL845.454.2890 - schomre1@aol.com - www.schomreisrael.org

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Please join us for the annual joint meeting ofHadassah & the Sisterhoods of

Vassar Temple, Congregation Schomre Israel,Temple Beth-El, and Congregation Shir Chadash

An Evening with Leon Botstein, President of Bard CollegeMusic Director & Principal Conductor - American Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Laureate - Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra

Monday, November 3rd, 7:00 - 9:30 PM

Congregation Schomre Israel18 Park Avenue, Poughkeepsie

Refreshments will be served.No reservation required - free and open to the public.

Please participate in our community service project by bringing a package of disposable diapers and/or asmall quantity of ready-to-use baby formula. Supplies collected at the event will be distributed to needyfamilies in our community.

More information to follow . . .

Echoes of the Borscht Belt: Contemporary Photographs by Marisa Scheinfeld

Schomre Israel is planning a Museum Tour to view "Echoes of the Borscht Belt: ContemporaryPhotographs by Marisa Scheinfeld". During its heights during World War II when over 600 ho-tels were located in Sullivan and Ulster Counties, the Borscht Belt was the launching point of ca-reers of myriad performers and comedians. This featured exhibition at the Yeshiva UniversityMuseum at the Center for Jewish History highlights Scheinfeld's documentary photo project,with original memorabilia and photographs from long-gone hotels and resorts is an exciting"destination tour" being sponsored by Schomre Israel.

Ample time will be given to visit local sites before boarding the chartered coach and returning toPoughkeepsie.

This exciting tour will be open to members of the community.

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Jewish IQ Test -– Test Your Jewish IQ

1 (G). The Author Of "Das Kapital" is?

Vladimir LeninKarl MarxNew World Atlas

1 (J). The Author Of "Guide To The Perplexed" is?

MaimonidesNachmanidesSigmund Freud

2 (G). What Happened To Columbus in 1492?

He got lost in the AtlanticHe discovered AmericaHe died

2 (J). What happened to Jews in 1492?

They were expelled from EnglandThey were expelled from SpainMaimonides was born

3 (G). Name 3 of the 4 Gospels

Mathew, Paul, LukeMark, Luke, JohnPaul, Mark, Luke

3 (J). Name 3 of the 5 Books of Moses

Genesis, Exodus, JobNumbers, Leviticus, RuthNumbers, Exodus, Dueteronomy

4 (G). Who was the mother of Jesus?

MarthaMaryAnne

4 (J). Who was the mother of Moses?

MiriamRebeccahYocheved

5 (G). What is the date of independence of US?

July 4, 1776August 10, 1947December 7, 1941

5 (J). What is the date of independence of Israel?

November 14, 1947May 14, 1948August 10, 1947

6 (G). On what day is Jesus' birthday celebrated?

July 4thDecember 25thJanuary 1st

6 (J). On what day is Moses birthday celebrated?

15 Tishrei7 Adar9 Av

7 (G). Who is the present Pope?

Leo XFrancisJohn Paul II

7 (J). Who are the chief rabbis of Israel?

R. Schneerson, R. BuchwaldR. Lau, R. YosefR. Steinsaltz, R. Soloveitchik

8 (G). "Our Father Who Art In Heaven, hallowedbe Thy Name" is the first line of?

The 23rd PsalmThe Lord's PrayerThe New Testament

8 (J). "Hear O Israel the L-rd is Our G-d, the L-rdis One" is the first line of?

The Israeli National AnthemThe Shemoneh EsreiThe Shema

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9 (G). Eggs are dyed for?

EasterChristmasEgg Salad

9 (J). We spin the dreidl on?

PassoverChanukahRosh Hashonnah

10 (G). The Trinity is?

The first three books of the Christian BibleThe Father, the Son, the Holy SpiritThe three cardinal sins of Christianity

10 (J). A Mitzvah is?

A PrayerA CommandmentA sin

RATING SHEET

“G”: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

10 Correct - Genius7-9 Correct - Sharpie5-6 Correct - O.K.3-4 Correct - Go back to school0-2 Correct - Give Up!

“J”: JEWISH KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS

10 Correct - You’re wasting your time, you shouldbecome a Rabbi7-9 Correct - Are you a Hebrew school teacher?5-6 Correct - Pretty good3-4 Correct - Oh Oh0-2 Correct - “Oiy Vey!”

If you’re Jewish and you’ve scored better on thegeneral knowledge questions than on the Jewishknowledge questions, don’t you think you owe it toyourself to learn a little more about your heri-tage?

If you consider yourself a “proud Jew” or even a“cultural Jew” and you’ve had difficulty scoringover five on this simple quiz, then maybe it’s timeto consider, or reconsider exactly what it is youthink you’re proud about. It is great to be proudof something. You owe it to yourself to learnmore about your people and you heritage. AttendRabbi Langer’s crash course in Jewish History,come visit us, or call. We’ll be glad to help!

Don’t peek— Jewish Knowledge Answers:1) Maimonides, 2) expelled from Spain, 3) Numbers,Exodus, Dueteronomy, 4) Yocheved, 5) May 14, 1948,6) 7 Adar, 7) R. David Lau, R. Yitzchak Yosef, 8)The Shema, 9) Chanukah, 10) A Commandment

Don’t peek— General Knowledge Answers:1) Karl Marx, 2) discovered America, 3) Mark, Luke,John, 4) Mary, 5) July 4, 1776, 6)December 25, 7)Francis, 8) The Lord’s Prayer, 9) Easter, 10) The Fa-ther, the Son, the Holy Spirit

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Do you perceive Judaism in a historical vacuum centering around the Holocaust? Are you unfamiliarwith the great impact Jews have had on nearly every country in the world? Do you recognize thenames of the great Jewish heroes (Saadia Gaon, Don Isaac Abarbanel, Uriah Levy, etc.)? Do you wantto know more?

Treat yourself to an early Channuka present along with a taste and appreciation of Jewish history when

CONGREGATION SCHOMRE ISRAEL OFFERS A FIVE WEEKCRASH COURSE IN JEWISH HISTORY . . .

CONNECTING THE JEWS OF TODAY WITHTHE JEWS OF YESTERDAY

Rabbi Eliezer Langer will be presenting an exciting journey through 4,000 years of Jewish history. Thisfive lecture Crash Course in Jewish History is an overview of the great events that have shaped theJewish people throughout time.

Each week of the five-week course, Rabbi Langer will discuss a different segment of Jewish history:

1) Biblical Times,2) From a United Kingdom to Exile and Diaspora,3) The Jewish Epicenter Moves West,4) Jews Enter and React to the Modern Era, and5) Holocaust and Renewal.

Wednesday mornings, November 12, 19, and 26, December 3 and 10at 10:30 AM

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CRASH COURSE IN JEWISH HISTORY EMAIL SCHOMRE1@AOL.COM ORCALL 845.454.2890, OR NJOP AT 800-44-TORAH.

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Chanukah is Almost Here!!

SISTERHOOD’S

Chanukah Dinnerwill take place on the

6th Night of Chanukah

Sunday, December 21, 2014at 5:00 pm

LATKES - DONUTS

Great Fun! Delicious Food!

Adults - $25.00 Children age 3 - 12 - $15.00

DON’T MISS IT – 845.454.2890 OR SCHOMRE1@AOL.COM

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED

RSVP NO LATER THAN MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2014 DECEMBER 9 -15 - Adults $35 / Children $20 (NO EXCEPTIONS)

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The Joyous Festivalof Chanukah

is approaching!

THE FIRST CANDLE IS

LIT ON

TUESDAY NIGHT,DECEMBER 16, 2014

With the family gatheredaround light the candlewith joy and thanksgiving -sing ‘Maoz Tzur’ loudly -discuss the miraculousevents of the Chag andthank Hashem for hischessed.

(SEE BIRNBAUM SIDDUR, PG. 709)

Congregation Schomre Israel takes thisopportunity to wish Barry and Del

Kricheff mazeltov on the marriage oftheir son Daniel to Sonia Zafer Smith.

CONDOLENCES

Our sincere condolences are extended to

Michelle Klein and family,on the loss of her beloved father,

Jack Goldman.

CONDOLENCES

Our sincere condolences are extended to

The Effron family,on the loss of their beloved mother,

grandmother, and great-grandmother,Sadie Effron.

Congregation Schomre Israeltakes this opportunity to wish

Edna Silber mazeltov,on the occasion of her

103rd Birthdayon November 17th.May G-d bless you

with good health andhappiness ‘biz 120’.

CONDOLENCES

Our sincere condolences are extended to

Sharon Warren and family,on the loss of her beloved mother,

Carol Dashevsky.

CONDOLENCES

Our sincere condolences are extended to

Michael and Barry Pekarsky and family,on the loss of their beloved mother,

Ethel Pekarsky.

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CHANUKAH

The first Chanukah candle is to be lit on Tuesday evening, December 16, 2014.

The history of the Festival of Lights is always inspiring, and worth re-learning. Whenthe Greek empire was split up after the death of Alexander of Macedonia in 323 B.C.E., the rulers of Pal-estine made continuous attempts to force our people to give up their own faith and to adopt Greek ideasand customs. However, it wasn’t until the advent, in 175 B.C.E., of King Antiochus in Syria that force wasemployed to impose Greek customs and ways of life. These acts naturally precipitated an uprising whichwas led by the Hasmonean family in Modin. Under the leadership of Judah the Maccabee, after severalyears of valiant fighting, they successfully drove the Syrians out. On the 25th of Kislev, in the year 165 B.C.E. they made their entrance into the Temple and rededicated it to the service of G-d. Upon entering theTemple, they found one cruse of pure oil bearing the seal of the High Priest. With this oil they rekindledthe Menorah. Miraculously the oil (sufficient for only one day) burnt for eight days which was time enoughto prepare fresh oil. In commemoration of the miracle, we light candles on Chanukah.

How the Lights are to be LitThe preferred way to perform the Mitzvah is to use pure olive oil as was used in the menorah in the Tem-ple. If this is not possible, ordinary candles may be used.

On the first night, the light on the extreme right of the menorah is kindled. The following night add theone immediately to the left of it and kindle it first, and so on for eight nights.

The lights are to be placed in a straight row; none higher or lower than the others. There should also besufficient space between one light and the next, so that each can be seen clearly and there is no possibilityof their joining together.

It is customary to have an additional light which acts as a “Shammash”, or attendant light, with which tokindle the others. The Chanukah lights themselves may not be used for any other purpose but the fulfill-ment of the Mitzvah, while one may derive benefit from the “Shammash”. The appropriate blessings to berecited when lighting the candles can be found in the Siddur (Birnbaum Siddur, p. 709). Following thekindling “Hanerat Halalu” and “Maoz Tzur” are sung.

Where the Lights are PlacedThe menorah should correctly be placed near a window or doorway in order that the commemoration ofthe miracle should be made public (pirsum hanes).

Proper Time for KindlingThe lights should be lit immediately upon the appearance of the stars. If one fails to do so, one may stillperform the Mitzvah through the remainder of the night provided the members of the household are stillawake. The lights should burn for at least half an hour, during which time no work should be done. Theobligation of Chanukah falls on both men and women.

Other Chanukah Customs1. Potato “latkes” and other milk foods are eaten.2. A popular game is played with a “dreidel” (a square spinning top containing the four Hebrew letters:nun, gimel, hey, shin). The letters stand for “nes gadol haya sham” - “a great miracle happened there”.3. Children are given a present of “Chanukah-gelt” (Chanukah money).

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PLEASE INFORM THE RABBI

Congregants are urged to call Rabbi(454.2890) if you hear, Heaven for-bid, of any member who is ill. It is agreat Mitzvah to visit the sick andvery often we just don’t get to hear ofa member’s indisposition. Your helpin this endeavor is much appreciated.

RABBI LANGER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

KINDLY NOTE:

When making a donation to the Rabbi’s DiscretionaryFund congregants are urged to make the check outto: Rabbi Langer’s Discretionary Fund, in order toavoid confusion. Thank You.

Youth Aliyah

A very sincere thank youis expressed to all who

contributed to Youth Aliyah

Yizkor Appeal

Thank you to all who participated in the Yiz-kor appeal and sent the donations to SchomreIsrael in memory of their dear departed. Maytheir souls have everlasting life.

We will be listing the names of those whoparticipated in the Yom Kippur and SheminiAtzeret Yizkor appeal and listing them in thenext bulletin. If you do not wish your name tobe listed please let us know (schomre1@aol).

ATTN: SNOWBIRDS

To ensure you receive the Bulletin and other time sensitive information —please remember to notify the office (845.454.2890 or schomre1@aol.com) ofyour comings and goings!

Hamentashen BakingSisterhood’s HamentashenBaking will commence on

December 28, 2014

Please join us!

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SISTERHOOD NEWS

By this time, everyone should have received our 2014/2015 Calendar. We wish to thank Cassia andStephan Brown for the superb job. A big thank you to everyone helping us with this huge project andespecially those who took ads or listed birthdays, etc. If you have not paid for your listing, please do so.Save us the cost of postage. If you do not know what you owe, call Cassia Brown, 452.8317, for thatinformation. Once again, thank you all! This is a great fund raiser for Sisterhood and it helps us to con-tinue our good work for the Shul.

HAMENTASHEN BAKING

We will start our hamentashen baking on Sunday, December 28, 2014. Anyone who wants tohelp with this project is welcome. Call Roberta Grosman, 471.5105, and tell her you want tojoin us. It is easy and you can learn in one lesson. You can roll, fill, pinch, or check the ov-ens! Join the crew on Sunday mornings. It is a lot of fun.

THIS AND THAT

Do you have a special birthday, anniversary, or celebration you want to share with the Congregation?Why not sponsor a Kiddush? You can have a simple Kiddush or an elaborate one. Call Cassia Brown,452.8317, to work out the details.

To send a Golden Book Card or Shrubbery Card, call Marcia Fishman, 471.1241, after 5:00 pm onweekdays. Golden Book cards, payable to: Sisterhood, are $3.00 and Shrubbery cards, payable to:Schomre Israel, are $5.00. You are supporting Sisterhood and the Shul when you purchase thesecards.

Chanukah is just around the corner. You can get some of your gifts at the Gift Shop. We have adultand children’s menorahs available, Chanukah candles from Israel, dreidels, and many other items.Newlyweds might need a menorah, Seder Plate, candlesticks, honey jar, or mezuzah. See what wehave to offer.

By request … Cassia Brown’s HONEY CAKE

Beat 3 eggs until lightAdd 1 cup sugar, graduallyMix in 1 cup honey 1 cup strong tea 2 Tablespoons salad oilSift together 3 1/4 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon each - baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger

Add dry ingredients gradually into wet mixture on medium speed mixer for 3-4 minutes, until bat-ter is smooth.Pour into 2 - 8"x 8" greased pans or 1 - 9"x13" greased pan. If desired, sprinkle walnuts on topbefore baking.Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Cool on rack, and remove from pan.

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SISTERHOOD NEWS con’t.

RECIPE OF THE MONTH. Please send in a recipe. It can be for a holiday or for every day use.

Potato Latkes

Grate potatoes and onions, place in large bowl. Add eggs, matzah meal, salt, pepper, onionsoup mix and garlic salt and mix well.

Heat oil in large frying pan. Drop mixture by tablespoons into frying pan, flatten with spoon andfry until crisp on both sides. Add more matzah meal if needed. Drain on paper towels.

Carrot Latkes

Add all ingredients, except oil, in large bowl and mix well.Heat 1/8" oil in large skillet. Drop carrot mixture from large spoon into hot oil and flatten withback of spoon. Brown on medium heat about 2-3 minutes per side.Drain well on paper towels.YIELD: 16 - 18 patties (this recipe freezes well)

To make Zucchini Latkes follow the above recipes, but substitute 3 medium zucchini for thecarrots. After grating, salt lightly and let stand for 15 minutes. Press out excess moisture.Continue as above.

FOLLOWING INGREDIENTS ARE “TO TASTE”:saltfreshly ground pepperonion soup mixgarlic salt

6 potatoes 2 onions 3 eggs 1/4 cup matzah meal

6 medium carrots, peeled, grated1 onion, finely chopped3 eggs3/4 teaspoon salt

dash of pepper1/2 cup flour1/2 teaspoon baking powder

canola oil for frying

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SISTERHOOD SCHOMRE ISRAEL18 PARK AVENUE

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603845.454.2890 e-mail: rgrosman@aol.com

THIRTY-SECOND HAMENTASHEN SALE

Schomre Israel Sisterhood of Poughkeepsie will once again be selling delicious Kosher, PareveHAMENTASCHEN in time for PURIM. The Hamentashen are available in Prune, Poppy Seed,Raspberry, Apricot, and Chocolate fillings. The cost is $12.00 per dozen and $8.00 per halfdozen. These hamentaschen will be available for pickup on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2015 at theSynagogue, 18 Park Avenue between 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Special arrangements for pickup canbe made. REMEMBER “PURIM” IS MARCH 5, 2015. All orders MUST be Prepaid by FEBRUARY 8TH.

In the past thirty-two years of our sale, we have supplied numerous Poughkeepsie area households,local organizations, as well as, out of state ones with Hamentashen as well as providing the patientsin the local hospitals and nursing homes with this traditional Purim food. We will fill both large andsmall orders. Orders can be filled for Sunday Schools, Sisterhood meetings, etc.

We are also making Shaloch Monet Baskets which contain Hamentash, candy, nuts, fruit, and abeverage. The cost is $20.00. If you wish the basket or just Hamentash mailed, there is a $12.50shipping charge.

To order your hamentashen, please fill out the form below and mail back. To avoid missing out onyour favorite flavors remember to send in your orders early. For more info: rgrosman@aol.com.

Name: _________________________________

Address: _______________________________

Phone: _____________ E-mail: _____________

PRICE: $12.00 DOZEN I WANT TO ORDER:$8.00 HALF DOZEN _____ doz. RASPBERRY

_____ doz. PRUNE_____ doz. APRICOT_____ doz. POPPY SEED_____ doz. CHOCOLATE

MAIL TO: SISTERHOOD SCHOMRE ISRAEL _____ SHALOCH MONET BASKETS18 PARK AVENUE ($20.00 + $12.50 shipping)POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603

ENCLOSED IS MY CHECK $ ___________

Shaloch Monet Baskets:MAIL TO: _______________________

2015

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MANY THANKS TO THOSE WHOCONTRIBUTED TO SCHOMRE ISRAEL:

In memory of her beloved parents, Albert and LibbyRosenthal, and brother, Harold Hale

Annette Dishner.

In memory of their friends and family…Isaac HalpernDavid KesslerToby KesslerKatie Schudroff

Evelyn and Dave Horowitz.

In memory of Marvin SkolnikRoberta and Len GrosmanEvelyn and Dave Horowitz.

In memory of Marvin SkolnikMonday night class — Cassia Brown, Jane

Friedland, Stacey Gamberg, Marie Gilman, Evelyn &Dave Horowitz, Holly Hummel, Ellie & Marty Korfman,and Barry Kricheff.

Wishing Ron and Natalie Markowitz a happy 30thanniversary

Roberta and Len Grosman.

Mazel Tov to Barry and Dee Kricheff on the marriageof their son Daniel to Sonia Zafer Smith

Ellie and Marty Korfman.

In memory of her beloved sister, Fay Kronberg Ida Kronberg.

In memory of their father, Saul KronbergKenneth KronbergSusan Winer.

In appreciation to Rabbi Langer for offering prayersat the graves of her parents

Natalie and Ron Markowitz.

In memory of her beloved grandparents, LenaKantrowitz and Max Kantrowitz

Rena Miller.

In memory of the Morowitz FamilyBernice Regunberg.

In memory of Jack Goldman beloved father ofMichelle Klein

Lillian and Michael Silberstein.

In memory of... their beloved Rabbi, Eric Kaye their dear friend, Leonard Eisner

Rose, Brion, and Joshua Shapiro.

Just because:Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Geller.

GOLDEN BOOK CARDS WERE SENT TO:

Adele & Barry Kricheff -- Mazel Tov on their sonDaniel & Sonia's marriage

Natalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len Grosman.

Michelle Klein & Family -- In memory ofMichelle's father

Marcia FishmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len GrosmanBea Davis.

Marvin Skolnik -- Wishing him a speedy & com-plete recovery / Refuah Shelema

Marcia FishmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len GrosmanJane Friedland.

Irv & Hinda Baum -- Mazel Tov on their grandsonEli's Bar Mitzvah

Natalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len Grosman.

Marty Revitz & family -- In memory of Marty'sbrother

Roberta & Len Grosman.

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GOLDEN BOOK CARDS con’t:

Ariel Horowitz -- Congratulations on your winningaward. We are proud of you.

Evelyn & Dave Horowitz.

Bea Gold -- Mazel Tov on the birth of her newgreat granddaughter

Ros FoxMarcia FishmanRoberta & Len GrosmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzEvelyn & Dave Horowitz.

Ed Bernstein -- Wishes for a speedy & complete recovery

Marcia FishmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len GrosmanBea Davis.

Arlene & Ed Bernstein -- Wishing them a happyanniversary

Bea DavisMarcia Fishman.

Bea Davis -- Wishing her good health & a speedyrecovery with her surgery

Natalie & Ron MarkowitzMarcia FishmanRoberta & Len GrosmanRose MillerRos FoxEvelyn & Dave Horowitz.

Larry Price -- Wishing him a speedy recovery & aRefuah Shelema

Natalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len GrosmanMarcia FishmanEvelyn & Dave Horowitz.

Evelyn & Dave Horowitz -- Wishing them muchhappiness on their 60th wedding anniversary

Marcia FishmanRoberta & Len GrosmanNatalie & Ron Markowitz.

In memory of Mr. Howard Gertner’s fatherHilary & Harvey Shanies.

Rabbi Eliezer & Lucy Langer -- Welcome to your newhome and your new congregation

Roberta & Len GrosmanMarcia FishmanYour congregation & the sisterhood.

Linda Skolnik & Family -- In memory of MarvinSkolnik

The Schomre Congregation & SisterhoodMarcia FishmanRoberta & Len GrosmanRos FoxArline & Ed BernsteinDonna LoshinNatalie & Ron MarkowitzBea Davis.

Bess Kaye -- Mazel TovEvelyn & Dave Horowitz.

Ros Fox -- Mazel Tov on your granddaughter'sengagement

Marcia & Jeffrey FishmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len Grosman.

Ed Bernstein -- Wishes for a speedy & completerecovery from your surgery

Marcia FishmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzEvelyn & Dave Horowitz.

Ed Bernstein -- Again - Wishes for a speedy &complete recovery

Marcia FishmanNatalie & Ron MarkowitzRoberta & Len GrosmanBea Davis.

Alaine Levy -- Wishes for your speedy & completerecovery

Evelyn & Dave Horowitz.

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SHRUBBERY CARDS WERE SENT TO:

Adele & Barry Kricheff -- Mazel Tov on their son'smarriage

Estelle Eisner.

Bea Gold -- Mazel Tov on the birth of her new greatgranddaughter

Estelle Eisner.

Michelle Klein -- In memory of her fatherEstelle Eisner.

Evelyn & Dave Horowitz -- Wishing them muchhappiness on their 60th wedding anniversary

Ros Fox.

Ros Fox -- Mazel Tov on your granddaughter'sengagement

Estelle Eisner.

Larry Price -- Wishing him a speedy recoveryEstelle EisnerEllie & Marty Korfman.

Bea Davis -- Wishing her good health & a speedyrecovery with her surgery

Ellie & Marty Korfman.

Linda Skolnik & Family -- In memory of MarvinSkolnik

Ellie & Marty Korfman.

The “CHOLIM LIST”effective Wednesday, January 1, 2015

As you may know the cholim list read every Shabbatis quite long. Many of the names on the list havebeen there over a year. Accordingly, we have de-cided that unless otherwise notified by family mem-bers the names will no longer be read on Shabbat.We ask you to please contact either the office(schomre1@aol.com, 454.2890) or me (227.5651)and inform us of the name to be included on the list.In addition, we have a sign up “Cholim List” on thebulletin board. We need to know the person’s Hebrewname and their mother’s Hebrew name. Please in-clude the English name for easier identification. By thesame token if you know someone who should be onthe list, please inform us as well.

Thank you,Irving Baum

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Then visit the Shul’s website at —www.schomreisrael.org

THE FAST OF ASARA B’TEVET

The Fast of Asara B’Tevet(the 10th of Tevet) falls this year on

Thursday, January 1, 2015

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YAHRZEITS FOR NOVEMBER 2014

01 Samuel Burdman 02 Helen Caston 04 Joseph Lorber

Leonard Simon06 Nadine Fox

07 Claire Renee Koffman09 Chiam Caston

Jerome Regunberg10 Henry Weinstein12 Harold Nussbaum

Carl SilberAbraham Weiss

13 Sidney Osofsky14 Lottie Rothbard15 Sol Pollack

Fanny Szabo16 Lorraine Gleckman17 Toby Kessler20 Debbie Badian

Myer Budman22 Morris Danto

Bertha Weinstein24 Adele Chick26 Isadore Seiden28 Baruch Carpet

Louis Alex Koffman30 Max Cohen

Richard Halpern Irving Lerner

YAHRZEITS FOR DECEMBER 2014

02 Isadore Sheeger03 Sarah Canter

Lillian ‘Lee’ Effron04 Stanley Fox05 Beatrice Brown

Yeshayahu May07 Aida Gamberg

Martha Kessler08 Hyman Goldstein09 Mary Horn

Leo Kessler11 Sirel Lenrow12 Rosalie Millman13 Laura Stein14 Oscar Klein

Shirley Koffman15 Samuel Eisenstadt

Meyer Horowitz19 Zisel Halpern

Lena Horowitz20 Theodore Klein

Essie Schiller23 Pearl Klein24 William Lutsky25 Theodore Fox

Abe Rubin26 Rabbi Eric Kaye

Mark Kolosky27 Irving Aber

William Weiss29 Samuel Silver30 Leonard Eisner

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A reminder...

You can support the Shul by purchasing:

ON THE TREE OF LIFE:A LEAF ($175)AN APPLE OR ACORN ($550)A CRESTED APPLE OR ACORN ($750)A GOLDEN APPLE OR ACORN ($950)

or

A PLAQUE ON A SEAT IN THE SANCTUARY ($175)

IN HONOR OF or REMEMBRANCE OF A LOVED ONE.

Building Shul Sukka

Pictured from right to left: Len Grosman, ChaimWeiss, Irv Baum, and Steve Spira.

Not pictured photographer Rabbi Langer.

Tu B’Shevat

February 4, 2015