SEPTEMBER, 2012/ELUL, 5772-TISHRI, 5773

A Sweet Welcome to the New Year, 5773

New Holiday Program Brings Festivity to Erev Rosh Hashanah

An exciting and joyous welcome to the New Year on Erev Rosh Hashanah awaits those who gather on temple’s front lawn and mansion terrace

on Sunday, September 16 at 5:30 P.M. for a program of uplifting music and meaningful readings. Spend this sunset hour at TSTI with your family and friends celebrating the joy of the holiday in an outdoor setting. Remember to bring your blankets and lawn chairs. The program will end with everyone receiving the tradi-tional New Year treat of apples and honey. No tickets are required and friends who are not temple members are warmly welcome.

Our Erev Rosh Hashanah service in the Main Sanctuary on Sunday,

September 16 at 7:30 P.M. is open to temple members who hold either Early or Late tickets. As always, this traditional service brings the familiar music and prayers we look forward to at this special time of year.

What’s Happening on Sukkot and Simchat Torah

Enjoy a sukkah decorating party on Monday, October 1 at 6:oo P.M. It’s always a treat to help our youngsters create decorations for the sukkah on the mansion terrace followed by holiday blessings offered by our clergy. A Sukkot Service will be held

earlier in the day at 10:30 A.M.

A Yizkor Service and Lunch of Remembrance, sponsored by the Adam Katz Fund, takes place on Monday, October 8 at 10:30 A.M.

In the evening of October 8, at 6:00 P.M., we celebrate Simchat Torah, the completion of the Torah and immediately begin with the first words of Genesis -- a powerful mo-ment to share with everyone in the sanctuary. This year we will also celebrate the

30th year of the merger of Temple Israel and Temple Sharey Tefilo, a wonderful event to take note of, especially at this holiday season.

ClergyRabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller, M.A.R.E.Cantor Rebecca MosesCantor Joan FinnRabbi Harvey S. Goldman, EmeritusRabbi Herbert Weiner, EmeritusCantor Theodore Aronson, Emeritus

Lay LeadershipJay Rice, PresidentRob Ozer, VPJules Nissim, VPSue Wishnow, VPMax Weisenfeld, VPLisa Tilton-Levine, VPJennifer Larson, VPRenee Helfenstein, VPJeff DuBowy, TreasurerJanet Schwamm, Secretary

Leslie Y. Sporn, Executive DirectorCarol Paster, Preschool DirectorMindy Schreff, Religious School DirectorTracy Horwitz, LSW, Program DirectorBeth Sandweiss, MA, MSWJFS Social Worker at TSTISunny Seglin, Bulletin

MEMBER CONGREGATIONUNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM

Schedule of ServicesSaturday, September 1Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash

Friday, September 7Ki TetzeShabbat Service and Installation of Cantor Rebecca Moses, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, September 8Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashBat Mitzvah of Rachel Granados, 10:30 A.M.S’lichot Service and Program, 7:00 P.M.

Friday, September 14NitzavimShabbat Service and Installation of Offi cers and Board of Trustees, 6:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, September 15Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash

Sunday, September 16Erev Rosh HashanahA Sweet Welcome to the New Year, 5:30 P.M.Erev Rosh Hashanah Service, 7:30 P.M.

Monday, September 17Rosh HashanahEarly Rosh Hashanah Service, 8:30 A.M.Children’s Program, 8:30 A.M.Late Rosh Hashanah Service, 11:15 A.M.Intergenerational Service, 2:15 P.M.

Friday, September 21VayelechShabbat Shuvah, 7:30 P.M.

Saturday, September 22Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash

Tuesday, September 25Erev Yom KippurEarly Kol Nidre Service, 6:45 P.M.Late Kol Nidre Service, 9:15 P.M.

2

Wednesday, September 26Yom KippurEarly Yom Kippur Service, 8:30 A.M.Children’s Program, 8:30 A.M.LateYom Kippur Service, 11:15 P.M.Meditation, 1:30 P.M.AIPAC Speaker, 1:30 P.M.Intergenerational Service, 2:15 P.M.Afternoon Service, Yizkor and Neilah, 3:30 P.M.

Friday, September 28Ha’azinuShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.

Saturday, September 29Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashBat Mitzvah of Kayla Wolf, 10:15 A.M.Bat Mitzvah of Ilana Lurie, 10:30 A.M.

TSTI ISRAEL TOUR December 19-31, 2012

Led by Cantor Ted and Sonia Aronson

SEE THE ISRAEL YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!

DELUXE HOTELS - EXCLUSIVE DINE-A-ROUND RESTAURANTS

Special rate (land only) $3,073.00 per person (includes $100.00 per person donation to TSTI)

• VIP visit (with internationally re-nowned escort) to West Bank town of Ariel

• Visit to Givat Haviva (Western Galilee Jewish/Arab Israeli educa-tional project)

• Participate in newest archaeologi-cal excavations

• Optional Adult Bar or Bat Mitzvah and/or Wedding renewal ceremony at Southern Wall

• Experience the Israeli world of Art and Music throughout the tour

• Optional extension: Eilat/Petra December 30-January 2, 2013

If you have frequent fl yer mileage USE IT NOW! If not, we will provide you with the best available air fare.Limited space available. Let us know NOW if you are interested. Don’t miss out on this unique experience! For information call Marilyn Ziemke 973-226-2441

CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE

LED BY CANTOR ARONSON

Our annual tradition of following S’lichot with a memorial service at Sharey Tefi lo Cemetery, Orange Road in Montclair will continue, this year on Sunday, September 9 at 11:00 A.M.

Teen & Parent Volunteersfor High Holy DaysChildren’s Programs

We Can’t do it Without You!

8th – 12th GRADERSWe need your help running the activities and discussion groups for children in kindergarten through 6th grade.

PARENT CHAPERONESWe need your help supervising the children, making sure everyone is safe and having fun!

Let us know you can help… please email Tracy Horwitz at thorwitz@tstinj.org.Include your name, email and phone number and grade if teen volunteer:

Indicate Availability:Rosh Hashanah: Monday, September 17 at 8:00 amYom Kippur: Wednesday, September 26 at 8:00 amHow about both programs ?

3

From the Rabbi’s Study

I was initially going to write this bulletin article about the situ-ation in Israel as it pertains to Iran, Syria and other countries and parties in the region. All indications suggest that things are rapidly moving toward a critical stage as Iran’s nuclear capabil-ities move ever closer to reality and Israel is reportedly drawing closer to a decision as to how to respond.

As I noted, I WAS going to write this bulletin article on the sub-ject of Israel but things are likely to move so quickly that what-ever I wrote now would be old news by the time you read it. In addition, between the time I write this and you read it, I will be spending a day in Washington DC for a briefing on the current situation in the Middle East. As such, rather than use this space to share some thoughts I will, instead, be updating our temple website and iPhone app on a regular basis. I do, however, want to share a few of the sources I read to gain a better understand-ing of the socio-political situation. In particular I receive the RSS feeds from

Honest Reporting http://honestreporting.com

IRAC- The Israel Religious Action Center. http://www.irac-online.org

Camera- http://www.camera.org

The High Holy Days:

There has been some confusion with regard to the worship schedule this Rosh Hashanah and I thought I would take a few moments to clarify. We will welcome the New Year on Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, September 16, with one single service that begins at 7:30 P.M. This way everyone in attendance will be able to welcome the New Year together as a temple family. At 5:30 P.M. we will welcome the New Year in an informal man-ner with song and some sweet blessings. This is NOT a worship service but is, instead, an opportunity for us to come together as a community and share a few informal moments. (Think of it like “Rosh Hashanah Tailgate Party” without the beer and hotdogs.) :) Come, and then stay for worship. Or come, and then go home and share a festive Rosh Hashanah meal. Our goal is to

have two different opportunities to be together to welcome the New Year and have everyone participate in either or both.

The rest of the Holy Days worship schedule will remain the same as in years past.

Temple Programming:

This fall promises to be as full and rich as I have ever seen. We begin by formally welcoming Cantor Moses to the congregation on Friday, September 7. The following week we will install our Officers and Board of Trustees during a service many will help lead! That brings us into the Holy Days which will culminate with Simchat Torah on Monday, October at 6:00 P.M. This won’t be just any Simchat Torah service this year since it will also celebrate the 30th Anniversary of TSTI. Cantor Aronson will be back on his bimah to celebrate with us.

Add in all the regular programming and our new Health and Wellness Center and, as you can see, there is a great deal hap-pening at TSTI. More than ever before, we will be using our website, FaceBook, TSTI Twitter feed and iPhone app to share important temple news, offer updates and insights into events in the local and larger Jewish world AND have a conversation about subjects that matter.

As the New Year begins, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for the privilege of serving our congregation. I am constant-ly reminded how lucky I am to serve a community like this and that community only exists because of all of you.

Wishing you the sweetest Shana Tovah,

4

Join in the Festivities when Cantor Rebecca Moses is installed as

Cantor of Temple Sharey Tefi lo-Israel at Shabbat Services

Friday, September 7 at 7:30 P.M.

A delicious oneg will follow services.

And on that Note . . .

Have a Job to Offer a Temple Member?

We have many capable members in need of employment. Contact Leslie Sporn, Executive Director at lsporn@tstinj.org

It is that time of year again…the High Holy Days will soon be upon us. We hope you’ve had a most enjoyable, safe and healthy summer.

In July, Renaissance presidents Matty and Dan Goldberg hosted a brunch at their home to introduce our new Cantor, Rebecca Moses and her husband Aaron to the Renaissance Steering Com-mittee. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the morning. In case you are not aware of what the Steering Committee does, they are the people who meet periodically to plan the programs and lead the various trips we take and as I am sure you will all agree, do a most splendid job.

You will soon receive information in the mail about what we will be doing for the 2012-2013 season. May you and your families have a Happy Healthy New Year. LaShana Tova.

Renaissance Group

We all have a favorite piece of cloth-ing. Maybe it’s an old pair of jeans that are broken in really well. Perhaps it’s a sweatshirt that has been washed until it is the softest thing in your closet. It

could be a favorite scarf that you take out every winter that keeps you warm and reminds you of the countless times you have worn it before. We all have that piece of clothing that is as much about memory as it is about apparel. Favorite songs can be like that too.

The music of the High Holidays fills us with emotion. There are pieces that are so dear that they are like old friends. Hear-ing Max Janowski’s Avinu Malkeinu instantly puts me in the mindset to greet the New Year. Similarly, there is really nothing like taking that breath before beginning the haunting melody of Kol Nidre. These moments are just as much about the beautiful music as they are about the memories I have associated with them. I will never forget singing Avinu Malkeinu during ser-vices in Jerusalem in a sanctuary with a panoramic view of the Old City. Nor will I ever forget the year my mother leaned over to me just before the beginning of Kol Nidre and whispered that someday that would be me singing in front of my own congre-gation. Those memories are priceless and I can feel them every time I sing those prayers.

Another of these songs for me was Max Helfman’s Sh’ma Kole-inu. It’s such a powerful piece of music. The strong style of this piece seems to demand that God listen to our prayer. I thought there was no other way to sing this text. I was convinced that nothing could match the power of Helfman’s setting. Then I heard Max Janowski’s take on this piece. It was so different. Rather than demanding that God listen, it requested God’s at-tention in a much more plaintive way. I was taken aback by this equally affective masterpiece of music. It was like I had found a new favorite sweater. I felt dishonest to my old favorite. I real-ized that it was okay to have more than one favorite. There was room for both.

One of my favorite things about Jewish music is that while we have a huge treasure trove of beautiful texts we have an even larger collection of music to go with it. Although there is only one melody for Somewhere Over the Rainbow, there are count-less melodies for many of our most beloved Jewish texts.

As we gear up for the High Holidays I have a favor to ask of you all. I promise that there will be many of your favorite songs this holiday season. There will also be songs that may be new to you. I ask you to give them a chance. You never know, you may find a new favorite among them.

Mimi Braun

5

The President’s Point of View

I do not know if it is an actual memory, or that my father told me the story so many times it became etched in my memory. But when I was five, my grandfather took my father and me to his synagogue, the Brooklyn Avenue Z Synagogue, for Kol Nidre. At some point in the service the Synagogue President came to the bima, called out the names of the male members alphabetically and the members would publically announce their Kol Nidre pledge. When one man stood up and declared, “I pledge nothing!” my grandfather whispered to us “nobody likes him.” My grandfather’s best friend would then announce his pledge and when it was my grandfather’s turn, he would always pledge one dollar more than his best friend. Thankfully, I do not have to preside over such a campaign.

Some years later, as a teenager, I would accompany my father to Yom Kippur services. When it was time for Yizkor, he would look at me and I knew I was supposed to leave. While thankful not to have the need to stay, there was something quite mysterious about Yizkor. I admit that I was curious. What were they saying in there?

And, I will always remember the big family dinners. While there was wonderful traditional Jewish food the picture that stands out in my mind is the four old style bottles of seltzer on the table. The seltzer was as important as the chicken soup or brisket.

Our holidays are certainly a time for reflection and prayer. But, to me, the greatest blessing of the holidays is that it brings families together, (whether it be kids who return from college or grandparents who stay north until the holidays come to an end.) So for this New Year, in addition to my best wishes for peace and health, I hope you share with your families events that will become treasured memories in the years ahead.

The Officers and Trustees of TSTI will be Installed during Shabbat Services,

Friday, September 14 at 6:00 PM. We appreciate the dedication of our lay-leaders

to the well-being of our congregation. Their support and their talents are recognized by all.

Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School

Wow! What a summer! The Religious School staff and I spent the summer recharging our spiritual and educational batteries, revving up for another amazing year with our students! In early August many of us were blessed to be able to attend NewCAJE- an annual learning conference for Jewish educators that is held every summer in a different location around the country. Thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Metrowest, five of our teachers, myself, Carol Paster and Cantor Finn were able to share a refresh-ing, uplifting three days at Montclair State University. Together we learned from Jewish leaders and educators all over the country who shared their expertise in educating the next generation of Jews.

NewCAJE is like a trip to the candy store- there is so much to do and see you don’t know where to turn first! Every day is filled with learning and experiencing Judaism in ways that are so exciting that you want to bring every single idea back to your school and share it with your students.

Of course we had to pick and choose, so here is just a taste of what our students will experience this year: Our Sixth Graders are going to learn about Israel through an exciting curriculum called Israel Inside U: a hands on, up to the minute approach which “inspires students, reinforcing their feeling of pride in Israel while building a sense of belonging to the Jewish People.” We are able to bring this program to TSTI through the generosity of a donor and we are very grateful and excited to enable our students to experience cut-ting edge learning. Our Seventh Graders will have the opportunity to experience many new electives, many of which will center on connecting “pop culture” and Judaism. All of our students, from the youngest to oldest will be worshipping together and interpret-ing prayers in ways that bring new and relevant meaning to our ancient guiding words. And there will be singing like you have never heard! New songs by dynamic Jewish song-leaders have burst on the scene; our students will be singing and dancing to their new favorite Jewish tunes in no time! This year we will be blessed to work with Cantor Moses to build a strong connection between classroom curriculum and our music program.

To say I am excited is an understatement, and as I sat around the lunch table at NewCAJE with so many of our staff, I was reminded why TSTI is such an amazing place to learn and grow. There is an energy in this community that is palpable and unlike any other, and we are all so very blessed to be a part of it.

Jay Rice, President

Mindy SchreffReligious School Director

6

As we turn the hourglass over and the sands of time begin to fall on a new Temple season and a new year, we can’t help but reflect on the Simcha Celebration of last spring to honor Cantor Ted Aronson and his 45 year career at TSTI. Three couples, long-time friends, and congregants of the Aronsons served as honorary chair people with the goal of creating and crafting a memorable and fitting tribute for Ted. Bar-bara and Jon Green, Doris and Jeff Spector, and Linda and Joel Scharf guided our mission with grace, style, caring and energy. On May 18 we were treated to a wonderful musical Shabbat and the spiritual sounds of Noah Aronson, Cantors Romalis, Biddleman, Finn and Aronson. A spectacular Oneg Shabbat was organized for our community by Matty Goldberg and her army of artisan bakers. The room was beautifully deco-rated by the handy work of Lynn Rainen and Heidi Suss-man. What a wonderful way to welcome Shabbat and to join in song together. Nearly three weeks later, more than 300 congregants, friends and family gathered on a beautiful Saturday eve-ning in June to once again fill our Temple home with music, laughter and love. Cantor’s 45-year legacy was brought to a crescendo in a Mediterranean inspired room full of the sights, sounds and tastes of Israel. Many hours and many talented volunteers helped con-tribute to this wonderful celebration. Special kudos to Peggy Barnett, Karen Masters, Heidi Sussman and Russell Kaplan for creating a wonderful, uplifting Saturday night celebration filled with great vibes, food, drinks, music and energy! The events were also memorialized with a com-memorative virtual tribute journal in honor of Cantor. Jules Nissim skillfully led his team of volunteers Joe and Cindy Sobelman, Breena Fishback, Annette and Harold Littman, Brett Harwood, Jack Fersko, Sue Nissim, Rob Ozer, and Hope Pomerantz. A hearty thanks to Ed Finkel and Sara Rudisil for their creative input and professionalism in planning for the entire event. Our budget goals were met and the entire TSTI family will benefit from the honorary tributes of many. We are ex-tremely grateful to all who helped to organize this wonder-ful event for Temple and all those who attended to share in the joy of this Simcha Celebration and milestone in our Temple history.

The Iris Family

I had mentioned in my last bulletin article that I had registered for an interesting series of three back-to-back conferences which created an odd juxtaposition of experiences: the first

for early childhood outdoor education on a farm, the next for woodworking, and the last for Jewish educators. As expected, I was exposed to a variety of interesting, passionate people gathered together in a series of self-selected workshops. In the first I was digging in the dirt, harvesting, prepping, cooking and sharing a meal as part of a ‘Farm to Table’ event. As co-chair of this national conference, I was an insider. I felt very comfortable.

At the Fine Wood Working Live conference I was one of 4 women in a group of 200 male woodworkers. Although a complete outsider as far as being involved in the planning prior to arrival, I felt as though I had come home. These people spoke my language. I felt very comfortable.

At the NewCAJE event, I was in a sea of Jewish adults, primarily women, dedicated to the religious education of children. It was a huge crowd, but I was part of a group of 7 other TSTI educators. I felt very comfortable.

While my interests are divergent, there is a common thread that connects me to these groups--I felt as though I belonged; some more so than others, but I belonged in some way.

I grew up always feeling like a minority and by default I became fiercely independent. Because I have a passion for creative outlets that my peers don’t share I deal with being the outsider by finding a way to be a leader. Rather than being shy, keeping on the outskirts as a loner, I choose to get involved with the planning and background work in an effort to fit in somehow. So how does this relate to the children I meet in both the early childhood and the religious school settings? I think they are all minorities at this point; they all feel like outsiders in some way, as do their parents. They are all unsure where they fit in the world of friendships, interests or maybe their Judaic comfort level.

On my Facebook page I posted a quote, “Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle”. The preschool children are struggling with following societal rules, trying to sit still, learning to ride a tricycle or use the potty. Their parents are struggling to get a full night’s sleep and just one quiet dinner that can be eaten without interruption while it’s still hot. The teachers in the preschool struggle to strike a balance between what parents want and what children need.

So how do we help children and parents with these struggles? How do we help them feel that they are ‘insiders’ when they enter the doors of TSTI? For myself, my comfort level at each conference was a function of three factors: did I make

a connection with at least one person, did anyone share my interests and did I feel accepted. I suggest that you try to draw the shy ones out of their shells, embrace those who have yet to figure out the social system of school or synagogue life, welcome each with a warm smile as though they are your own family. Put out your hand to a stranger at a Friday night service and introduce yourself. In short, include them. And they will feel very comfortable.

Carol PasterPreschool Director

. . . . and what a celebration it was!

7

Our B’nai Mitzvah

Co-PresidentsPam Rodman-Paro and Roberta Probber

Women’s Connection

It was just past 6:00 in the evening. The sun was shining, the tables were set, the cups waited for coffee (decaf, of course) and the rosebuds in the vases added an elegant look. Thanks to the capable hands of our maintenance team, Debbie and Jesse, the mansion looked beautiful. Sangria was being mixed in the kitchen. Suddenly the sky darkened and the clouds began to roll in. There were some concerned trips to the window, some questions of moving tables, but the decision was to hold firm and expect the weather would cooperate. It did. In fact, it was perfect. Over 50 women, including Rabbi Ellie Miller, Cantor Rebecca Moses and Cantor Joan Finn gathered on the patio, ate, drank and talked well into the evening. It was a great chance to relax, enjoy each others company, and get to know each other just a little better. It was the perfect opening for the Women’s Connection 2012-2013 season.

We are looking forward to our next event on Thursday, October 11 - an evening with Linda Slucker, President of National Coun-cil of Jewish Women (NCJW) and long-time member of TSTI. Those who have heard Linda Slucker speak know that she is informed and intelligent. Her dedication to Tikun Olam (mak-ing the world a better place) is inspirational. This is an evening you will not want to miss.

The entire 2012-2013 season promises to be filled with events from wellness programs to book discussions with the Rabbi, from a walking tour of Brooklyn to the Women’s Connection seder, Women’s Connection provides an environment where TSTI women of all generations can connect with one another, building ties within the congregation. So join us. Membership in the Women’s Connection is just $36. You can sign up at our first event on October 11. A Women’s Connection brochure of events will be mailed in September. We look forward to seeing you.

COLLEGE CORNERPLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILD(REN) WITH TSTI COLLEGE CORNER! Students receive emails connecting them to clergy and “care” packages 3 times per school year. In addition, The Women’s Connection sends a Chanukah package to each student. Please fi ll out the form and mail to : TSTI 432 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ 07079 Attn: College Corner or email the information to thorwitz@tstinj.org. Len and Audrey Weiss have generously underwritten this program.

Student Name __________________________________________

School ________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________

______________________________________________________

On Campus Housing? _______ Off Campus Housing?_______

Should the mailing address include the school name? Y N

Anticipated Graduation Year_______________________________

Email _________________________________________________

Parents’ Names _________________________________________

Rachel Elena GranadosSeptember 8, 2012Rachel is the daughter of Debbie and Robert Granados, sister of Jake, and grand-daughter of Adolfo and Elisabeth Granados, Kathy and John Iler, and Judy Mann.Mitzvah Project: Rachel volunteered for the Friends at Home weekly program through the Friendship Circle.

Ilana Jacqueline LurieSeptember 29, 2012Ilana is the daughter of Todd and Monique Lurie, sister of Max, and granddaughter of Adele and Edwin Lurie and Elly de la Cour Mitzvah project: Ilana organized a bake in support of the Jewish National Fund. She planted trees in a new forest in the Galilee with her family this summer.

Kayla Marie WolfSeptember 29, 2012Kayla is the daughter of Rick and Kelly Wolf, sister of Evan and Jared, and grand-daughter of Roberta and Herb Wolf, and Jessie and Richard Byrnes.Mitzvah Project: Because of her love for camp, Kayla organized several garage sales to raise money for a foundation that sends children to NJY camps.

8

Loved Ones RememberedJoe Abrams Remembered by Judith AbramsMary Tirone Remembered by Joie BermanAbraham Cherins Remembered by Robert CherinsMary Shapiro Remembered by Barry CohenDominick DeChiara Remembered by Dominick DeChiaraMarcia Anderson Remembered by Judy DunstDavid EttelmanLia Neuberger Remembered by Susan EisenhauerSamuel GoldsteinHerbert Galston Remembered by Roslyn FinkJoan Green Miron Remembered by Alice FriedWilliam Furst Remembered by Henry FurstTillie Handshuh Remembered by Bonnie GarelySarah Perri Remembered by Harold GarwinArthur Gittes Remembered by Franklin GittesEmanuel Klein Remembered by Matty GoldbergWilliam Kessman Remembered by Muriel Goldstein

Ruth Goodman Remembered by Sandra GoodmanPhilip GrandSylvia Schilling Remembered by Susan GrandLeane WollerMarilyn Harwood Remembered by Brett & Margery HarwoodNathan Greenberg Remembered by Estelle HollaenderArnold Jacobs Remembered by Alva JacobsMorris Jacobs Remembered by Andrew JacobsWilliam Stern Remembered by Mildred KassPhilip Klein Remembered by Robert KleinRose Lainer Remembered by Sanford LainerPhilip Leit Remembered by David LeitSylvia Kaplan Remembered by Irene LiewantRae Teitlebaum Remembered by Murray MankowitzJuliette Goosman Remembered by Robin MaxwellJudith Zik Remembered by Marilyn MohrMark MovitzRose Drexler Remembered by Betty Movitz Evelyn Scharf Remembered by Susan NissimBee Agran Remembered by Gregg OstroffStephen Otner Remembered by David OtnerPhilip SlutzkyNathaniel Goldberg Remembered by Lisa Goldberg OzerShirley Presby Remembered by Thomas PresbyPauline Shames Remembered by Lillian Rachleff

Kenneth Randel Remembered by Jane RandelBernard Rice Remembered by Jay RiceMollie Rosen Remembered by Mark RosenAnna Margulis Remembered by Selma RosenMinnie Yutkowitz Remembered by Joan RosenthalNora G. Thompson Remembered by Eileen RothHarold Safris Remembered by Michael SafrisLouis Salowe Remembered by Phyllis Salowe-KayeGail Munson Remembered by Marjorie SolomonNettie Sklar Remembered by Doris SpectorHarold Staenberg Remembered by Rick StaenbergBernice Starr Remembered by Jerry StarrAbraham Steinhauer Remembered by William SteinhauerEstelle Weiner Remembered by Barbara StollerTheodore Swimmer Remembered by Leonard SwimmerBernard Wasser Remembered by Holli Wasser-GibbonsMildred Mindlin Burnstein Remembered by Ruth WeinbergFlorence Weintraub Remembered by Stephen WeintraubBernard GrushkinGertrude Weiss Remembered by Frankie & Martin WeissJudd Winick Remembered by Roslyn Winick

Janice and Manny Kursky on the marriage of their son, Paul, to Melissa Holman.

Jane and Ed Decter on the marriage of their son, Greg, to Caren Lerner.

Arlene and Andy Brafman on the engagement of their daughter, Elise, to Farrell Simon.

All in the Family Mazel tov to:

May their memories be for a blessing

ETHEL BARBANELMother of

Joseph Barbanel

JEAN BILLETGrandmother of Meredith Mintz

STANLEY LIEBERFather of Bennett Lieber

HAROLD OLSENStepfather of

Ellen Stavitsky

SAUL ROSENHusband of Helen Rosen

MARIAN SHAFFMother of Betsy Sobo

PHYLLIS SUSSMANMother of Bart Sussman

JACK WEINSTOCKFather of

Shelley Weinstock Bartick

In Memoriam

I am pleased to welcome Jodi Sherer as the Co-Coordinator for the IFP Soup Kitchen. She has generously agreed to chair this worthwhile cause with me. She has already jumped in and has worked on our August event.

I also want to thank Debbie Granados for chairing with me temporarily and for getting us started with this endeavor back in March. Thanks too, to Beth Zelnick-Kaufman who co-ordinates with Supreme Bakery for us and is helping out as a Day Leader.

And, special thanks to all of you who make each serving possible. Without you many of our neighbors would go hungry another day.

Sincerely, Robin Greenberg

A Note from our IFP Soup Kitchen Chair

9

TRIBUTES Contributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness.

We are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds.

FEDERATION IS: Caring for families in crisis. Ensuring services for seniors. Making Jewish education affordable. Supporting Jewish camping and Birthright Israel. Serving people with special needs. Standing up for Israel. Expanding services to the unemployed. Connecting people socially and culturally as part of the Jewish people.

[ACT NOW]www.jfedgmw.org

(973) 929-3036

CHOOSE FEDERATION

EVERY DAYYOU HAVE A CHOICE

THE STRENGTH OF A PEOPLE.THE POWER OF COMMUNITY.

TEMPLE FUND

IN MEMORY OFJoel Lavin, brother of Carol Simon Jesse, Leslie & Ariel Bayer Doris & Jeff SpectorDavid Ball’s fatherArthur Davis Barbara & Norman Eig Stephanie, daughter of Hal Garwin Lisa Suss Barbara & Norman Eig

IN HONOR OFJoe & Robyn Bier’s new twin granddaughters Barbara & Norman Eig

LINDA & RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN HONOR OFCindy Broderick’s 60th Birthday Wendy Kay, Financial FocusRachel Rothman winning the Hoffman/Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award Max & Gail Weisenfeld

MELVILLE & ROSE BERLOW MUSIC FUND

IN MEMORY OFCarol Simon’s brother Judith Kantor

SPEEDY RECOVERYJudith Goldberg Howard & Lorraine Yablon

WOMEN’S CONNECTION FUND FOR REFORM JEWISH SUMMERS

IN MEMORY OFCarol Simon’s brother, Joel Lavin Marilyn Danzig & Lawrence Green

• SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS

Visit the Area’s Largest Showroom

Lowest Prices & Largest SelectionStairway LiftsWheelchair LiftsResidential ElevatorsFree Estimates24 Hours Emergency ServiceServing all of NJ & NYTremendous Selection

BUY BACK PROGRAM

1-888-876-4333 www.mobilityelevator.com

BEST PRICES!

MobilityElev_H_NJEsx_1107.indd 1 10/28/07 5:55:01 PM

Visit us on the web at:www.DeliKingLinden.com

FREE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN NEW JERSEY

Doug Simon, Owner

973-391-9400FAX 973-391-9410

We extend a 10% discount to all Temple congregants.

30 Loretto St.Irvington, NJ 07111

Party and Tent Rentals

10

:: Live musicians:: DJs & Emcees :: Specialty Entertainers

PremierEventsMusic.com :: 973.467.3060

Book your partythis year and

save 10% !

:: Live musicians

Premier EventsM U S I C & E N T E R T A I N M E N T

This is not an offering, which can be made only by prospectus. Read the prospectus carefully before investing to fully

evaluate the risks associated with investing in State of Israel bonds. Photos: ©iStockphoto.com/Steven Allan; Photo

Courtesy of the IDF; ©iStockphoto.com/Dejan Gileski Member FINRA

ISRAEL BONDS FOR THE NEW YEAR

Invest in a Nation of Heritage, Courage and Inspiration

2012 ∙ 5773 High Holidays

Purchase Israel Bonds Online israelbonds.com

Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds6245 Town Center Way ∙ LIvingston, NJ 07039

973.712.1404 ∙ 800.404.3235 ∙ david.brown@israelbonds.com

David BrownRegistered Representative

SUBURBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL68 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ

Louis J. Urban, Manager - “NJ Lic. No. 3537”(973) 422-0600 • (800) 938-6372

Funeral Directors: Allan L. Kreitzman - NJ Lic. No. 2522 Louis J. Urban - NJ Lic. No. 3537

THE SOURCE OF COMFORT AND SUPPORT FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY SINCE 1880

THE LEADERS IN ADVANCEFUNERAL PLANNING

MARK A. SPEROCONTRACTING

Home Repairs and Remodeling

Fully Insured

Specializing in the Small Jobs You Can’t Get To

Cell: 973-444-9029 Fax: 973-736-3671

E-mail: mm2392@peoplepc.comWest Orange, NJ 07052

Considering home care? Speak with us fi rst.

• Live-in or hourly support• Driving to doctor appts., the JCC & more• Long term care or post surgical assistance• Long term care insurance accepted

www.HomewatchCareGivers.com/Essex-County-NJ

Larry Aronson, OwnerJoan Goldner-Lasofsky,Community Relations Dir.973-810-0110

*Graveside/SOP package includes professional charges, preparation, and local transportation. Does not include casket, vault, shroud and cash disbursements such as cemetery fees, death certificates, gratuities. Request our general price list. Call for details.

Jason L. Apter, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 3650

J.L. Apter Memorial ChapelsA Non Profit Jewish Funeral Home

973.376.2600 • 973.761.12122122 Millburn Ave. • Maplewood, NJ

Independently Owned and Operated

Services available from $4695*Up to a $500 donation back to Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel from each funeral.In home and at need arrangements available from an Apter family member.

The Apter family returns to Maplewood, continuing to serve

the Jewish Community for four generations.

11

WILBER’S PAINTING

973-762-6333Interior & Exterior

Ross’ Shalom Chapels A Lifetime Commitment To Honest, Caring Service

In Our Shared Tradition, At Three Elegant Locations

345 Main Street

Chatham, NJ 07926

415 Morris Avenue

Springfield, NJ 07081

49 Whippany Road

Whippany, NJ. 07981

Toll Free 855-606-3600 � Phone 973-665-1800 � www.rosschapels.com

Mark Samuel Ross, Esq., Manager, N.J. Lic. No. JP03716

Robin L. Ross, Licensed Funeral Director, N.J. Lic. No. JP04283

We Offer A Special Program For Your Synagogue Members Which Provides Cost Savings

íåìù

432 Scotland RoadSouth Orange, New Jersey 07079

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. Postage Paid

Permit #7091Newark, N.J.

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

40 South Jefferson RoadWhippany, NJ 07981

NJ 973.560.4540NY 212.361.0022

www.omecaterers.com

Printed on recycled paper.

12

Contact us at info@tstinj.org Visit our website at www.tsti.org Ph: 973-763-4116 Fax: 973-763-3941

40 Main StreetWest Orange, NJ 07052973-736-1732

RICHARD STOLZPresident