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Dr. Ruth Westheimer is a pioneer in spreading what she has labeled “sexual literacy” and is the co-author of “Heavely Sex: Sexuality in the Jewish Tradition.” Her radio program “Sexually Speaking” can be heard across the country and is part of a communications network that distributes her expertise via television, books, newspapers, games, home video and computer software. Her television show, “The Dr. Ruth Show,” has been syndicated nationally and internationally.

Dr. Westheimer obtained her Masters degree in Sociology and her Ph.D. in Education from Columbia University. She studied human sexuality with Dr. Helen Singer-Kaplan at New York

Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center.

Rabbi Salkin is the director for the New Jersey office of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Founded in 1913, the ADL is the world’s leading organization fighting anti-Semitism through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.

Prior to coming to New Jersey, Salkin served Jewish communities in New York and Georgia, and has authored eight books and numerous articles on Jewish identity. .

As the director of the New Jersey office of the Anti-Defamation League, Salkin fights anti-Semitism and advocates for civil and religious rights, as well as pioneering new kinds of inter-religious dialogue. He considers Israel awareness programs for high school students to be a high priority for his office,” so that young people can deal with the numerous Israel-related

challenges on the college campus.”

Saturday Night at the Movies

“AHEAD OF TIME”

March 9 at 7:00 P.M. Special Guest: Ruth Gruber Enjoy Wine and Cheese at 7. The movie begins at 7:30

“Ahead of Time” tells the remarkable journey of 101 year-old Gruber, and is the directorial debut of noted cinematographer Bob Richman. Gruber continued to make history throughout her trail-blazing career by becoming the first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935 and escorting 1000 Holocaust refugees from Naples to New York in a secret war-time mission in 1944. She covered the heart wrenching ordeal of the refugees aboard the ship Exodus 1947 with photographs that helped change the world.

Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin

Friday, April 5 at 7:30 P.M.

Anti-Semitism in America and Around the World

Dr. Ruth Westheimer

April 26 at 6:00pm

Sex in the Jewish Tradition

Shabbat dinner to followDinner Reservation Form - Page 7Co-sponsored with The Women’s Connection

TSTI Adult Education Offers 3 Big Evenings

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

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 ServicesFriday, March 1Ki TisaShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.Pulpit Guest: Rabbi Stephen L. Fuchs“Traveling the World on Behalf of Reform Judaism”Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, March 2Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash.Bat Mitzvah of Emma Joy, 10:15 A.M.

Friday, March 8Vayakhel/PekudeiShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.New Member Dinner, 7:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, March 9Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashBat Mitzvah of Isabel Giordano, 10:15 A.M.Bar Mitzvah of Henry Kraham, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, March 15VayikraShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.Third Grade Awesome Oneg

Saturday, March 16Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashBat Mitzvah of Rachel Horwitz, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, March 22TzavShabbat Service with 6th grade participation, 6:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, March 23Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashB’not Mitzvah of Lauren Dresner and Rachel Woolfson, 10:15 A.M.Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Lefferts, 10:30 A.M.

Tuesday, March 26Passover Service, 10:30 A.M.Gellis-Green Chapel

Friday, March 29PesachShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, March 30Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash

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Mazel tov to:

This year, however, the shift, when looking at the lunar calendar as compared to the solar calendar, is at its most extreme. The result? We will all be eating turkey while enjoying the three candles (two candles for Chanukah and the shamash) burn-ing in the Hanukiah. It is also why we will mark Labor Day on September 2 and welcome the new Jewish year onWednesday evening, September 4.

Yes, the Holy Days come either early or later and, this fall, they will be as early as early can be.

Ann Merin on the marriage of her son, Robert, to Lauren Nguyen. Robert is also the son of the late Jerry Merin.

Ethel Sidney and Andy Bernstein on the birth of a grand-daughter, Ariella Harper Sheik.

Susan and Mitch Jacobsen on the marriage of their son, David, to Lisa Schwartz.

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I have to believe that the tragedy of Newtown Connecticut caused every school in the United States to look at itself and ask; “Are we doing all that we can to protect our children.” TSTI was no different. Our Clergy, Senior Staff and Board of Trustees immediately reviewed all of our safety measures and procedures.

Fortunately, TSTI has been concerned and focused on the safety of our children long before the events of December 2012. Well over a year ago we put into place new security devices for our entry doors to insure that strangers could not enter -- but equally important, that our young children could not inadvertently leave the building.

In the summer of 2012, we learned that we had been approved for a $75,000 grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security. This is a grant we had applied for in 2010. This grant will provide us funds to further secure our Building. We have consulted with experts from the John Jay School of Criminal Justice on the best uses for these funds and have learned that the most important thing we can do is to increase security to prevent intruders from getting into our building. The specific details of our proposed plan is now before the Department and we are looking forward to implementing the plan in the near future.

Despite these efforts, we wanted to renew our focus after the events of December. Our Religious School and Pre school staff met with the South Orange Police Department to review our procedures and confirm the types of drills we need to do with our children to be prepared for emergencies. And our Board of Trustees appointed a special committee lead by Jules Nissim and Phil Hoch to identify any further steps we can take now.

The message that your Clergy, Senior Staff and Board of Trustees want to pass on to our Congregation is that the children who attend our schools are all “our kids” and all of us involved in the operation of our Temple are fully committed to maintaining the safest of environments for them.

The President’s Point of View

Jay Rice, President

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The Jewish holidays are either early or late, so goes the joke. Never has that been more relevant than it is during the next months. The festival of Purim came at the very end of February, we will welcome the new Jewish year when summer hasn’t even finished, and, for the first time, both Chanukah and Thanksgiv-ing will arrive at the same time. If that isn’t early I don’t know what is. The reason for this has to do with the difference be-tween the Jewish and Gregorian calendars. You see, those of us in the American Jewish community live by two calendars which approach time differently.

Difference #1. The new Jewish day begins at sunset. The new Gregorian day does not. The reason for Jewish days beginning at sunset is that in the Book of Genesis we read, “There was evening and there was morning, a new day.” Our ancestors un-derstood that to mean a new day begins in the evening. That is why, when determining the timing of a bris (which takes place on the eighth day) for example, you will be asked if a child was born before or after sunset. If it was before sunset that day is counted as day one of life. If, however, the birth took place after sunset that day is not counted in the calculation.

Difference #2. The Gregorian calendar is charted based on the Earth’s move around the sun. The calculation works well except that, each year, 1/4 of one day is lost each year. To keep the cycle in sync, for example, to make sure December does not eventually come in the summer, an extra day is added every four years. The leap year addition of February 29 moves the calendar back into sync by adding back the four 1/4 days that have been “lost”.

The Jewish calendar, however, is based on the lunar cycle of 29 or 30 days. As a result, the Jewish year is about ten days shorter than the Gregorian calendar each year. (There are about 12.4 lunar months in every solar year.) To keep things in relative sync the Jewish calendar adds a full month seven times in every nineteen year cycle. The added month does not come at a set four year period but rather is the result of a more complicated calculation. That, in turn, means the Jewish calendar literally jumps around in seemingly unpredictable ways when compared to the Gregorian calendar. As one source notes, “The month of Nissan occurs 11 days earlier each year for two or three years, and then jumps forward 30 days, balancing out the drift. “

From the Rabbi’s Study

The Iris Family

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Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School

Mindy SchreffReligious School Director

When someone you’ve known for over a decade dies, it is sad; it is heartbreaking. Even if you knew that the death was imminent and you’ve watched the slow decline . . . even if you know that the death would be a blessing; it still hurts. The finality hits all of us, even those who think they are the most ‘prepared’.

Family members and close friends are notified first. Questions are asked and arrangements are made. Clergy gives advice, counseling and comfort. We’re asked about minyans, and shiva and our need for support, whether it be a meal or a hand to hold. A grave is dug, the loved one is buried, prayers are said. Weeks later one is still receiving emails, texts and phone calls come from people offering condolences or want to know the details; what happened? Close friends and family may recount special memories, stories from the past, moments shared. Others may want to comfort you but don’t know exactly what to say or what to do for you. Having traditions helps those of us who would normally feel awkward at these moments. Through all the pain of loss our Jewish traditions suggest how to behave, what we expect and what is expected of us.

We all grieve in our own way and in our own time frame; the process is unique to each of us. Most cry, or, if you are like my family, you find humor at the saddest, most ridiculously inappropriate moments. It’s how we’ve learned to cope with feelings that are bigger than we want to admit. Young children grieve differently; they move on more quickly. Young children can feel that hurt, they feel compassion, they also wonder about themselves and how this death affects them; they try to understand their ever-changing view of the world and how they fit into it. The topic of death is tough conversation for parents to have with their young children and it’s even harder for teachers who aren’t always sure how a family has broached the topic of death, if at all. Teachers read them storybooks about the death of a pet or about leaves falling from a tree as being part of the natural cycle of all living things. It is suggested to children that they draw pictures or write stories to express their thoughts.

And so it was recently when the preschool experienced the death of their beloved 11 1/2 year old pet rabbit, Shmoo.

It is hard to believe, but Passover and spring are just a few short weeks away! Spring emerges and renews us with energy and new possibilities. What will you do with everything that is pos-sible today? Passover reminds us of heroines in the past who continue to inspire us to stand up and live with intention.

Last month we read about the heroine of the story of Purim, where Esther stood up for her beliefs and ultimately saved the Jewish people. During the time when Jews were living under Pharaoh’s rule in Egypt, several amazing women played key roles in insuring the continuity of the Jewish people. We all know that Moses’ sister Miriam and their mother Yocheved sent Moses down the river to the safety of the Pharaoah’s kingdom, where he was raised as one of their own. Lesser known, but equally as responsible for the continuation of the Jewish people were Shifra and Puah, midwives who defied Pharaoh’s decree to end the lives of all of the baby boys born to Jewish families.

What is so important about their approach is that they don’t simply refuse Pharaoh to his face. They knew that that path, honorable as it may be, would have only led to their own deaths and Pharaoh’s choosing someone else to enact his murderous plans. So they pretend to follow orders; pacifying Pharaoh, pro-tecting themselves and saving the children in the process. When Pharaoh calls them back to ask why they have disobeyed him they plead powerless, saying that the Hebrew women are lively and deliver the children before their arrival. Pharaoh appar-ently believes them and retains their services. It seems that these plucky midwives have simply talked their way out of trouble. These two heroines seized the moment to make a huge differ-ence in the life of others, at the risk of their own lives.

We too, without risking our lives of course can make a differ-ence in the world, for the sake of ourselves and others. What will you do with the gifts you have been given that can change the world, one small miracle at a time? Spring is almost here, and we are renewed once more to be our best selves. Seize the moment!

Carol PasterPreschool Director

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And on that Note . . .

A Thought to Share

Rick Recht is a Jewish Rock ‘n Roll star! On February 2 he came into our sanctuary and brought Jewish music to life in a whole new way! It was exciting, magical and awesome! Our religious school students had been learning his songs so when Rick met with each grade before the concert to rehearse a song, the energy in the room was building. When the concert started the students cheered giving Rick Recht a warm TSTI welcome!

Rick used visual technology; putting words and images on a screen so everyone could sing along. He played acoustic guitar and got everyone singing and dancing. Each grade was called up to the bima to sing a song and each child got to feel like rock star. While we asked that cell phone ringers were set to vibrate, the students were told to take out their phones to take pictures and videos and to send them to Rick during the concert to put on his website. Our sixth graders in particular had their phones out in full force and embraced this idea, as did Rabbi Cohen who did an awesome job of recording the concert. “Like” TSTI on Facebook to be able to watch highlights of the concert and check out our website TSTI.org for pictures.

I have always been passionate about Jewish music. There is something about Jewish music that touches the soul and helps us connect to prayer and to one another. Jewish music can comfort us and empower us. It can be a vehicle for mediation and can help us to express our greatest sadness and joy.

Judaism has always understood the power of music. At our greatest moment of celebration, when we were freed from Egyptian slavery, our people sang and danced with trimbrel in hand. Many of our Psalms have been set to music but it is Psalm 150 that lists for us all of the instruments used in the Ancient Temple in Jerusalem demonstrating once again the pivotal role that music plays in our tradition and in worship.

Rick Recht’s visit to TSTI is a beginning. I hope that Rick opened the door to Jewish music creating in our students an enthusiasm and curiosity and that his visit will inspire all of us to seek out more Jewish music.

Oysongs.com and JewishRockRadio.com are great ways to find and download new Jewish music and classics as well. A Jewish rock concert needs to be an annual occurrence and I can’t wait to join Morah Mindy in looking for the next big thing in Jewish music to bring to our kids and congregation next year.

I recently read a series of pieces by different authors about the best year of their lives. They were all beautiful tributes to the little things in life. Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, reminisced about the

summer she was twelve years old: “That summer I had scabby legs and untidy brown hair and limbs that were gangly but strong and good for running and balancing. My parents, normally so cautious, allowed me to roam and, in evenings that stayed light for hours, forgot to enforce bedtime. I was oblivious to the expectations and silly cruelties that were about to chip away at my teenage years. I had yet to hear a girl pretend to know less about a subject than a boy. I was unaware that smart-mouthed girls were unpopular. I knew I was tall but as of yet had no idea that I should slouch in a corner while pretty girls danced in platform shoes. I didn’t know Shakespeare was not cool.” She called that summer one of “uncomplicated happiness.”

I think about what most of our kids do the summer that they are twelve. We ask that they learn how to chant a Torah portion and a Haftarah portion and how to lead a service. We ask that they write a D’var Torah and work on a Mitzvah project. By asking all this of them are we taking away this summer of “uncomplicated happiness?” Today, our kids are anything but uncomplicated. With so many of our wonderful young people becoming B’nai Mitzvah it seems an appropriate time to think about this rite of passage and our place as a congregational family in this ritual.

We, as a congregation, should be exceedingly proud of our students. They lead more of the service than most kids at other congregations. But it’s not what they do on the day of the service that should make us swell with pride, it’s what they do leading up to that day that is the real show of our success. Rabbi Jeffrey Salkin, in his book Putting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah, says that he remembers being tutored to “get through” the experience. He wanted to get to the presents and the party. Our kids, and their families, go way beyond just getting through it. I have been so impressed at the way our young people immerse themselves in this task. I have witnessed some amazing Jewish conversations between students and their parents about what being a Reform Jewish adult means to both sides. I have heard students tentatively ask if they have to stop their Mitzvah projects now that Bar or Bat Mitzvah studies are over. (The answer, by the way, is no.) So while the summer before they become B’nai Mitzvah may not be one of “uncomplicated happiness,” it can be one of meaning and growth unlike any other.

We don’t give our kids an uncomplicated task. We give them an opportunity, and a gift, of a lifetime. We give them a place on the team. We give them an unforgettable sense of accomplishment and we offer them a home in our congregational family. I invite you all to share in the joy of our upcoming B’nai Mitzvah. Come see what all the fuss is about.

Our B’nai Mitzvah

Renaissance Group

Mimi Braun

Maya Rachel CherinsFebruary 2, 2013Maya is the daughter of Allyson and Jon Cherins, sister of Jesse and Sam, and granddaughter of Carrie and Alan Lemerman and Karen and Robert Cherins.Mitzvah Project: Maya will perform a concert for seniors at Winchester Gardens in Maple-wood.

Emma Jade JoyMarch 2, 2013Emma is the daughter of Elise and Rick Joy, sister of Quinn and special cousin, Leilani, and granddaughter of Linda and Gary Weiner and Mayra Faza.Mitzvah Project: Emma’s love of learning has led her to help a former teacher by tutor-ing a student in reading and math.

Henry Moses KrahamMarch 9, 2012Henry is the son of Susan Kraham and Adam Joseph, brother of Louis and Kalman, and grandson of Phyllis and Joel Joseph and Jewel and Robert Kraham.Mitzvah Project: Henry has worked at the St. Ann’s soup kitchen and literacy program in Newark, helping kids learn to read and assisting families with food and other neces-sities.

Isabel Frances GiordanoMarch 9, 2013Izzy is the daughter of Tammy and Stephen Giordano, sister of Sydney, and granddaugh-ter of Joyce Rosenberg and Irene Giordano.Mitzvah Project: Izzy participated in “Jump for the Cure,” a horse show benefi ting people affected by breast cancer.

Rachel Mikayla HorwitzMarch 16, 2013Rachel is the daughter of Tracy and Bill Hor-witz, sister of Ryan, granddaughter of Alan Sorrell, Ted Horwitz, Barbara Horwitz, and great-granddaughter of Evelyn Sorrell.Mitzvah Project: Rachel prepared toiletry bags and purchased toys for the Interfaith Food Pantry. She found working with an organization in her community to be an incredible experience.

Lauren Pearl DresnerMarch 23, 2013Lauren is the daughter of Jamie and Jeff Dresner, sister of Jason, and granddaughter of Maddy and Lenny Caplan and Maxine and Irving Lotter.Mitzvah Project: Lauren volunteers with New Jersey Cares, helping at a homeless shelter, a nursing home, and organizing food and clothing at a pantry for lower income people.

Rachel Rose WoolfsonMarch 23, 2013Rachel is the daughter of Laura and Barry Woolfson, sister of Lisa, and granddaughter of Judy and Martin Woolfson and Ev and Joe Goodman.Mitzvah Project: Rachel worked at a senior home and soup kitchen where she will con-tinue to help feed the homeless.

Jacob David LeffertsMarch 23, 2013Jake is the son of Brooke and Matt Lefferts, brother of Aden and Eli, and grandson of Martha and Pat Tuite, Jackie and Michael Lefferts, and RuthEllen and Ronald Amen.Mitzvah Project: Jake works with children in a Newark community center called Network, spending a few hours every week tutoring and playing with youngsters ages 5-13.

All of you who attended our famous Day of Games on Super Bowl Sunday had a Super Sunday…good company, excellent food once again thanks to Matty and Dan Goldberg and Linda and Joel Scharf.

On March 6 we will enjoy a Lunch and Learn afternoon chaired by Marcia Weinstein and Ruth Tenner. Martin Al-boum will talk to us about President Abraham Lincoln in his most interesting manner. Make sure to send in your reserva-tion early.

On March 26 we will celebrate Passover with a seder at Giorgio’s in South Orange, once again under the direction of Muriel Fielo. Don’t miss this very special occasion to be with your Renaissance friends. Detailed information to follow.

Reprinted with apologies to the Cherins family for errors in last month’s Bulletin.

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Loved Ones Remembered

GUYS. . . . NCAA March Madness at TSTI

Wednesday, March 20 @ 7:30

Join us on the night before the fi rst round of the CCAA Basketball Tournament (Erev March Madness?) for an evening of food, drink,

games of skill and socializing. Have fun, support TSTI and maybe win a few dollars.

Entry fee $50.

You’ll leave the night with lots of possibilities of winning. Great way to meet new members.

The 50 attendees last year really enjoyed! RSVP or info to Andy: anadel@pride-products.com or

Jeff: jkarp@spifunds.com

David Baskin Remembered by Leslie BayerJoseph BildnerBeatrice Bildner Remembered by Allen BildnerGeorge Bockstein Remembered by Rita BoyleSadie Braun Remembered by Mimi BraunJoseph Brauner Remembered by Wayne BraunerHannah Brick Remembered by Michael BrickLeroy Cohen Remembered by Thomas CohenBlanche Tall Remembered by Patrice ColemanEstherita Finkelstein-Cutler Remembered by Jacqueline CutlerHarry Rosen Remembered by Sarah DensenRobert Felper Remembered by Everett FelperSeymoure Fersko Remembered by Jack FerskoRaymond Fink Remembered by Gloria FinkRaymond FinkRose Fink Remembered by Leon Fink

Richard Sapir Remembered by Mimi FogelMurray Frank Remembered by Michael FrankDora Frydman Remembered by Gideon FrydmanGoldie Futterman Louis Futterman Remembered by Vernon FuttermanRuth Paskow Remembered by Bonnie GarelyArthur Gershon Remembered by Marianne GershonJill Giles Remembered by Richard GilesHarry GlickFlorence GlickBenjamin GlickJennie GlickWilliam CaproffElizabeth Caproff Remembered by Judith GlickWilliam GoldbergJennie Goldberg Remembered by Daniel GoldbergEdward Schilling Remembered by Susan GrandJoyce Holzman Good Remembered by Glori GrazianoAdele Hoffman Remembered by Andrew Hoffman

Bertha BoffardBenjamin Boffard Remembered by Millicent IrisIrvin Jacobs Remembered by Wendy JacobsLillian Rosen Remembered by Mitchell JacobsenSadie Kass Remembered by Mildred KassRichard Dinetz Remembered by Fleurette KatzRae Badash Remembered by Linda KatzCelia Kimmel Remembered by Sandy KimmelHenry Kirk Remembered by Paul KirkSherwood Bradford Menkes Remembered by Jill KushnerWilliam Lainer Remembered by Sanford LainerJoshua Littman Remembered by Harold & Annette LittmanBetty Schnell Neal Schell Remembered by Nancy LynnDavid Miller Remembered by Phyllis MillerRose Zik Remembered by Marilyn Mohr

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Dora Kohl Remembered by Shirley MusikantDiana Bekowsky Remembered by William NadelbergSara Ostroff Remembered by Gregg OstroffZitta Lauricella Remembered by Emily OtnerLester Pfeffer Remembered by Sylvia PfefferRobert PitmanMarvin Pitman Remembered by David PitmanJoseph Pollack Remembered by Pauline PollackHelen PomerantzWilliam PomerantzMarjorie PomerantzWilliam Farrelly Remembered by Steven PomerantzMyron HarkavyHarvey Probber Remembered by Roberta & Jamian ProbberCelia Shulman Remembered by Paul RappoportBessie Zimmerman Remembered by Edith RosenbergMilton DobrerAbe Rosenblatt Remembered by Leslie & Gary RosenblattRose RothLena Schwartz Remembered by Eileen & Edward Roth

Arthur Russ Remembered by George RussMartin Schafl er Remembered by Harvey Schafl erMartin Siegeltuch Remembered by Susan Siegeltuch WitkinRalph H. Johnson Remembered by Marjorie SolomonCarl Ackerman Remembered by Elliot SommerSara Cohen Remembered by Iris SwimmerDavid Trenk Remembered by David TrenkMollie Turen Remembered by Elaine TurenRuth Tuttle Remembered by Jerome TuttleRuth Schlenger Remembered by Marjorie WeilHerbert WeinbergAlbert Kronowitz Remembered by Cheryl & Lee WeinbergPauline FormanMichael AronPhilip Forman Remembered by Ruth WeinbergCarl Weiss Remembered by Martin WeissRichard Morgen Remembered by Lorraine Yablon

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IN MEMORY OFAlvin SchottenfeldNathan PlafskyHoward StrausHerbert Tuteur Frank DavisRhoda Katz, mother of David Katz Matty & Dan Goldberg The Sonnabend FamilyBrother of Larry Aronson Melissa & Mark RobinsonFather of Jeff Brenner The Minyan GroupSylvia Aronson, mother of Cantor Ted Aronson Beth PorterMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Helene & Jack Fersko Ellen & Jay Rice Wendy Goldberg & Family The Sonnabend Family The Pitkowsky Family Jesse & Leslie Bayer Eileen Hoskin & Craig Hirschberg Robin BernsteinCarolyn Rothschild, wife of David Rothschild Jerome Lieb

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IN MEMORY OFAlan BodnerSam Braterman The PaysonsMother of Paula Freizer The Kligman/Maxwell FamilyMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Lisa & Seth Levine Sue & David Wishnow Wendy & Arnie BudinMerna Friedman The Spelmans

RABBI MILLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OFRhoda Katz, mother of David Katz Lisa & Seth Levine

IN HONOR OFThe birth of Benjamin Nussbaum, son of Jed and Carrie Nussbaum, nephew of Rabbi Miller Sue & David Wishnow

CANTOR ARONSON’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATION The family of Raiden Cienna Katz

MELVILLE & ROSE BERLOW MUSIC FUND

SPEEDY RECOVERYDoris Rudner Bobbe & Vern Futterman

FOOD PANTRY

IN HONOR OFBen Rothstsein’s Bar Mitzvah Samantha LuJay Ascher Samantha Lu

GELLIS FAMILY FUND FOR SENIOR PROGRAMMING

IN MEMORY OFThe Dauber Family loss The Slade Family

RICHARD GROSS CONFIRMATION CLASS FUND

IN HONOR OFArnold & Gert Zoref’s anniversary The Renaissance Group

SPEEDY RECOVERYArnold Zoref The Renaissance Group

IRIS FAMILY MATTERS FUND

IN HONOR OFMilly Iris’ birthday Rosanne Mishan

ADAM KATZ MEMORIAL FUND

IN MEMORY OFMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Judy & Robert Epstein

JOSH LITTMAN VIDEO FUND

IN MEMORY OFAunt of Gail Barry Matty & Dan GoldbergMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Harold & Annette Littman

ALEXANDER PERMISON FUND FOR ADULT EDUCATION

IN HONOR OFThe birth of Max Abraham, grandson of Susan Siegeltuch Witkin Ellen & Jay Rice

POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH ENRICHMENT

IN MEMORY OFMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Hope Pomerantz Steven PomerantzRhoda Katz, mother of David Katz Hope Pomerantz

IN HONOR OFThe birth of Max Abraham, grandson of Susan Siegeltuch Witkin Jesse & Leslie Bayer Steven PomerantzThe birth of Benjamin, son of Jed & Carrie Nussbaum Steven PomerantzMarriage of Jake Pollack, grandson of Pauline Pollack Steven Pomerantz

PRAYER BOOK FUND

IN MEMORY OFMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Carol Cohen Marge & Robert Solomon

LINDA & RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OFMarcel Nissim, father of Jules Nissim Rudy & Linda Slucker Debbie Bernstein & Andy Donald

IN HONOR OFThe birth of Max Abraham, grandson of Susan Siegeltuch Witkin Debbie Bernstein & Andy DonaldThe birth of Benjamin Miller Nussbaum Jesse & Leslie BayerBat Mitzvah of Alexandra Deutsch

Karyn & David Leit

SPEEDY RECOVERYIvy Bernstein The Weisenfeld Family

In Memoriam

May their memories be for a blessing

ANNA BOYLANMother of Jean Bratter

JAMES LAZARUSFather of Robert Laza-rus and Wendy Lazarus

Glotzer

ESTELLE LeBENGERMother of Jeffrey LeBenger

PAMELA MEKLINSKYSister of Jason Meklinsky

HELEN ROSEN

BARB SHIPONSister of Steve Goldner

MARILYN TRAIGER

Grandmother of Shane Edelman

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