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ROSH HASHANAH Erev Rosh Hashanah, Sunday, October 2nd ~ 6:30pm

1st Day Rosh Hashanah, Monday, October 3rd ~ 8:30am Mini-Minyan (ages 2 thru K) with a parent & Junior Congregation (1st - 7th Grade)

After shofar blowing (appx 10:30am)

2nd Eve Rosh Hashanah, Monday, October 3rd ~ 6:30pm

2nd Day Rosh Hashanah, Tuesday, October 4th ~ 8:30am Mini-Minyan (ages 2 thru K) with a parent & Junior Congregation (1st - 7th Grade)

After shofar blowing (appx 10:30am)

YOM KIPPUR Kol Nidre, Tuesday, October 11th ~ 5:30pm

Yom Kippur, Wednesday, October 12th ~ 8:30am Mini-Minyan (ages 2 thru K) with a parent & Junior Congregation (1st - 7th Grade)

After Haftarah (appx 11:00am) Yizkor ~ 11:15am (approximate time)

Conclusion of Service ~ 1:30pm (approximate time)

Yizkor Service Open to the Community ~ 2:30pm

Ask the Rabbi ~ 3:45pm

Mincha/Neilah ~ 4:45pm/6:15pm Communal Shofar Blowing ~ 7:15pm

Break Fast

SUKKOT Erev Sukkot, Sunday, October 16th ~ 6:30pm

1st Day Sukkot, Monday, October 17th ~ 9:00am & 6:30pm 2nd Day Sukkot, Tuesday, October 18th ~ 9:00am

SHEMINI ATZERET / SIMCHAT TORAH Hoshanah Rabbah/Shemini Atzeret, Sunday, October 23rd ~ 8:30am & 6:30pm

Shemini Atzeret /Yizkor, Monday, October 24th ~ 9:00am Simchat Torah Spectacular, Monday, October 24th ~ 6:00pm

Simchat Torah, Tuesday, October 25th ~ 9:00am

5777 HIGH HOLY DAY SERVICES

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Torat El Professional Staff

Senior Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun

Assistant Rabbi Sara Metz

Executive Director Pam Cardullo

Dir. Of Ritual Engagement Ben Laskowitz

Bookkeeper/Admin. Joanne Bass

Administrative Asst. Lisa Arnold

Youth Advisor Jane-Rachel Schonbrun

Torat El Executive Board

President Larry Shapiro

First V.P. Steve Fineberg

V.P. Warren Goode

V.P. Linda Pickelny

V.P. Laurie Gross

V.P. Neil Weitzenkorn

V.P. Michelle Winters

Treasurer Michael Breslow

Secretary Alan Morris

Board of Trustees

Dawn Barofsky Susan Berkowitz

Galit Binns Maddy Cohen

Marjorie Cotler Mindy Estin

Sheryl Kaplan Carl Koreen

Howard Lang Suzanne Michel

Fran Nudelman Beverle Richelson

Michele Robins Sherrie Robinson

Marc Schnabolk Dorothy Secol

Judy Solomon Mark Steinberg

Jason Stern Sara Turian

Cynthia Walsh Sonny Winters

Sisterhood Pres. Carri Silverberg

Men’s Club Pres. Neil Warar

Past President Rep. Alan Winters

Congregation Torat El Main Office 732-531-4410

Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun

[email protected] ext.13

Rabbi Sara Metz


Pam Cardullo, Exec. Director


Ben Laskowitz, Ritual Engagement


Joanne Bass, Bookkeeper


Lisa Arnold, Administrative Asst.


Committee Contact Info

Beth El Cemetery - Alan & Sonny Winters 732-222-2510

Chesed Chair - Alyce Isaacson 732-870-1492

Contribution Cards - Beverle Richelson 732-493-1595

Education Chair - Sherrie Robinson 732-513-9688

Finance Chair - Michael Breslow 732-493-4065

Hazak - Steve Fineberg 732-229-9562

Membership Chair - Suzanne Michel 732-695-0258

Technology - Howard Lang [email protected]

Other Contact Info

Temple President - Larry Shapiro 732-531-4410

Sisterhood President - Carri Silverberg 732-245-8939

Men’s Club President - Neil Warar 732-299-9287

JNF Tree Donations - Leah Zimmerman 732-229-8623

Youth Group Advisor - Jane-Rachel Schonbrun [email protected]

Facility Rental - Pam Cardullo 732-531-4410

Kiddush Information - Pam Cardullo 732-531-4410

Bulletin - Pam Cardullo 732-531-4410

Gift Cards - Joanne Bass 732-531-4410

Donations - Lisa Arnold 732-531-4410

CONGREGATION TORAT EL CONTACT INFORMATION

facebook.com/CongregationToratEl

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October Service Announcements

Service

Schedule

Weekday Mornings

Sunday: 8:30am Monday-Friday: 8:00am

Shabbat Morning: 9:00am

Weekday Evenings Monday-Thursday: 7:00pm

Shabbat Evening Services 1st, 3rd, 4th Friday ~ 6:30pm

2nd Friday ~ 8:00pm

Friday, September 30, 2016 Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles 6:20 pm

YAHRZEITS: William Applerouth, Pearl Barrett, David Bernstein, Morris Bloom, Henrietta Breslow, Abraham Brown, Irene Cohen, Samuel Cohen, Gussie Dunkel, Sam Eder, Natalie Fox, Samuel Goldberg, Allene Gordesky, Scott Harris, Ruth Herbstman, Martin Meyer, Richard Rediker, Sophie Sabin, Jeanette Shain, Lou Shooman, Shirley Sprung, Claire Tritt, Pauline Warm

Saturday, October 1, 2016 Parsha: Nitsavim 29:9-30:20 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9

Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am

Friday, October 7, 2016 Shabbat Shuvah Service 6:30 pm Candles 6:09 pm

YAHRZEITS: Selma Abbott, Michael Abelson, Robert Agris, Max Aronowitz, Margit Benjamin, Norman Benson, Harry Blufstein, Marvin Boff, Morris Bohm, Morris Bohm, Israel Breslow, Rita Bross, Rose Brudner, Sol Bunin, Dorothy Cohen, Samuel Detzky, Ellen Diamond, Harvey S. Friedman, Harvey S. Friedman, Pacey Gomberg, Norman Graber, Herbert Hirsch, Isabelle Hirshfield, Goldie Kasson, Joseph Kurtz, Julius Medwin, Max Moses, Rachel Negin, Sol Phillips, Sally Rose, Harry Schneider, Eunice Taylor, Ann Weg, Irwin Wiener

Saturday, October 8, 2016 Parsha: Vayelekh 31:1-30 Haftarah: Hosea 14:2-10, Micah 7:18-20 Shabbat Shuvah Morning Service ~ 9:00 am

Friday, October 14, 2016 Shabbat Service 8:00 pm Candles 5:58 pm

YAHRZEITS: Seymour Abramowitz, Sophia Blitt, Elaine Cooper, Hinda Forman, Herman Goldstein, Katie Gordon, Philip Gottlieb, Cecille Gould, Paul Gould, William Jacobs, Larry Jupiter, Irving Kessel, Anne Kessler, Frieda Klein, Tillie Koslow, Toby Marder, Isadore Nelson, Isadore Nelson, George Ostroff, Abraham Retholtz, Samuel Rothenberg, Eleanor Skora

Saturday, October 15, 2016 Parsha: Ha’azinu 32:1-52 Haftarah: 2 Samuel 22:1-51


Siddur Dedication Luncheon

Friday, October 21, 2016 Shabbat Service & Sukkot Dinner 6:00 pm Candles 5:48 pm YAHRZEITS: Ralph Baker, Samuel Blitt, Jerrold Cohen, Robert Comer, Jeanette Davies, Jennie Farber, Norman Feinstein, Murray Feller, Ida Fishbain, Ruth Gershon, Sylvia Glazer, Jack Gold, Dorothy Gordon, Irving Granet, Alice Greenhut, Ray Grossman, Milton Grubman, Dora Kaufman, Hannah Lipszic, Albert Platt, Pauline Prager, Edna Silberman, Julius Slotoroff, Gerald Vogel Saturday, October 22, 2016 Parsha: Ki Tissa 33:12-34:26 Haftarah: Ezekiel 38:18-39:16

Pinchas 29:26-31 Shabbat Morning Service ~ 9:00 am

Friday, October 28, 2016 Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Candles: 5:39 pm YAHRZEITS: Sam Adler, Edward Baron, Myron Belicove, Anna Brodsky, Hyman Cohen, Joseph Cook, Marcus Deitelbaum, Anna English, Dorothy Epstein, Rose Epstein, Helen Friedman, Charles Glatter, Irene Gordon, Bernard Isaacson, Samuel Karasic, Abraham Kurman, Monroe Kurman, Jesse Lager, Bernard Lewis, Hyman Negin, Eugene Opatut, Leah Ostroff, Fanny Preiser, Harold Rebhun, Jacob Segner, Lena Shooman, Marion Taxin, Irving Yarmeisch Saturday, October 29, 2016 Parsha: Bereshit 1:1-2:3 Haftarah: Isaiah 42:5-43:10


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Sukkot and Simchat Torah: Wait, Wait- It's Not Over Just Yet!

By the time that you are reading this, the High Holiday season will be in full swing. We are very much looking forward to seeing you over these Yamim Noraim, Days of Awe! I say that because between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, I imagine that many of you reading this article right now will be spending a lot of time around the synagogue in the coming few days. After all, that is what Jews do during this time of year. We come to pray, to reflect, to work on improving our souls and our relationships, and yes, we even come to shmooze with those who we have not seen in a while.

But I want to let you in on a secret: If you only take advantage of joining us for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur during this High Holiday season, you will have missed half of the festivities. It is almost like going to a baseball game and leaving in the fifth inning when the score is even and you are not sure how the game is going to end. What do I mean? What part of the High Holiday experience are you missing if you leave after Yom Kippur? The best part, the joyous part, the part filled with fun, love, sharing and joy -- the festivals of Sukkot and Simchat Torah.

After the serious work of introspection and self-renewal of the High Holidays come the joyous celebrations of Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah. We build sukkot and celebrate with our family and our friends. This joyous time is actually called zman simchateynu, the festival of our joy. It is a time to recognize that yes, life can be serious and fragile, but we must remember to live an open life in which we reach out to others, deepen our relationships, and simply share the joy of being blessed and alive with our friends, family, and community. As Rabbi Nina Beth Cardin writes:

This holiday helps us understand that sometimes the walls that we build to protect us serve instead to divide us, cut us off, lock us in. The walls of our sukkot may make us vulnerable, but they make us available too, to receive the kindness and the support of one another, to hear when another calls out in need, to poke our heads in to see whether anybody is up for a chat and a cup of coffee. In contrast, our walls of concrete and steel can enslave us in our own solitude and loneliness. Sukkot reminds us that freedom is enjoyed best not when we are hidden away behind our locked doors, but rather when we are able to open our homes and hearts to one another. (Tapestry of Jewish Time, 86-87)

But it doesn't end there. After a week of eating with friends, relaxing outdoors (if it is not too cold and wet this year!), and spending time with loved ones, we are invited to continue the celebration of life and of our Judaism with Simchat Torah, a separate holiday that is all about the “simcha,” the joy of living a Jewish life, a life dedicated to Torah.

Here is Rabbi Cardin on the joy that comes with celebrating Simchat Torah:

On Simchat Torah we clear away the seats and dance...everyone joins in... the Torah scrolls are held by eve-ryone who desires to hold them. To be given a Torah to hold is to be given a license to dance. The first time one holds the Torah is often a moment of elation as well as a rite of adulthood, like being given the keys to the family car… Supportive and encouraging the congregation dances — with abandonment and love, with joy and energy. Jews dance in the synagogue and in the halls, on the lawn and on the streets. (Tapestry of Jewish Time, 91)

When I was a child, I loved Sukkot and I loved Simchat Torah. I remember schlepping the huge wooden walls of the sukkah and helping my mom decorate the walls with drawings from school, as we hung plastic fruit from the ceiling. We would eat in the sukkah, have guests over, and just enjoy relaxing in one another's company. And when it came to Simchat Torah, I always had a blast in synagogue. Why? Because I was finally allowed to run around and dance with joy (I didn't sit still very well back then... not sure how much has changed!). I will always remember the sing-ing, clapping, and dancing with the Torah while waving toy flags and eating popcorn and candy apples at my syna-gogue in San Diego. While I did not yet appreciate the meaning behind what we were doing, I understood the joy and power of the moment.

Of course, Sukkot and Simchat Torah can only truly be joyous if they are celebrated as a community and shared with one another. To that end, I would like to invite you to join us for the rest of the High Holidays, for the second half of the ball game! Join us for any or all of the festivities listed in the calendar on this bulletin’s back page. We hope to see you there!

Bring your family, your friends, and guests from the community as we celebrate this second half of the season to-

gether. Our tradition teaches in Proverbs 3:18 that etz hayim hi l’machazikim bah -- the Torah is a life to those who

grab hold of it. Join us and grab hold of the Torah as we bring in the New Year with family, friends, food, song,

laughter, and dance. And of course, a happy, healthy and meaningful 5777 to all of you.

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2016-2017

Rabbi Schonbrun’s

Course Offerings Lunch ’n Learn - Journey Through The Torah

We read the Torah in synagogue every week, often choosing a verse or a narrative to study on Shabbat morning. But how many of you have read through the Torah carefully from cover to cover, studying each verse and each chapter of the world's longest "best seller?" Just what exactly is contained in these Five Books of Moses, and how can our most sacred text address some of the most pressing issues of our lives and of our world? To find out answers to these questions and more, come and join us once a week for a journey through the Torah. Bring your friends, your questions, and an openness to letting the words of Torah touch your heart and soul. No previous Bible study necessary. We look forward to seeing you! Wednesdays, beginning October 26 - 12:00-1:00pm L’dor va-dor: Sharing Our Values From Generation to Generation

L’dor va-dor -- for thousands of years our people have passed on our heritage and the communal story of our people “from generation to generation.” Although the spoken word plays a large role in Judaism, it is the written word, the stories that are written down, and retold, that have ultimately ensured our survival.

This course will encourage us to answer the question found at the center of the national hit Broadway show Hamilton, which asks the audience to consider: "Who lives, who dies, who tells your story? Wednesdays, November 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14 7:30pm

Jewish Values and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict-Cost?

Through video lectures, text study, and lively group discussion, we are pleased to bring the world-renowned faculty of the Shalom Hartman Institute into the Torat El community.

Through the study of Jewish narratives about Israel and the unpacking of the complex meanings of peace in Jewish tradition, we will explore the ideas and values that animate different attitudes toward the conflict and how these values shape our own political understandings of the situation. Though our political opinions and suggestions concerning how to handle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict may not always be in agreement, this course strives to achieve a shared respect for our differences.

Each session includes text study and discussion led by Rabbi Schonbrun, a video lecture by Rabbi Dr. Donniel Hartman, and a video dialogue between Rabbi Hartman and other top scholars and experts. Join us for this wonderful opportunity to learn from great scholars, from our own Rabbi Schonbrun, and from one another as we engage in thinking about the Jewish values that underlie one of the most politically sensitive and difficult issues facing the Jewish people and the international community.

$20 per person/couple for study guide

In order for us to have enough study guides, please register with the office for this class by January 4th.

Wednesdays, January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, March 1, 8, 15 - 7:30-9:15pm You’re Jewish?!? Taking a 21st Century Look at Jews and Jewish Identities

What does it mean to be a Jew in the twenty-first century? What characteristics define Judaism today? Are we a culture, ethnicity, nation, nationality, or religion? Come and join us as we explore a new book written by Dr. Aaron Hahn Tapper of the University of San Francisco entitled: "Judaisms: A Twenty-First Century Introduction to Jews and Jewish Identity. Using a variety of themes related to Jewish identity, we will explore a diversity of voices in the Jewish community from the biblical period through today to see how our customs, practices, and beliefs impact the way in which we understand our identity as Jews today. Wednesdays, April 26, May 3, 10, 17 - 7:30pm

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As we move into the High Holiday season, my mind cannot help but think about those we have lost this last year and in the more distant past. While I think fondly of those close to me, I also think about the process of dealing with that loss, particularly for those in the immediate family. Dealing with funeral plans, obituaries, estate issues, Shiva planning, all while at the same time trying to come to grips with what has happened and how it impacts our lives and the lives of those around us is difficult.

While having these thoughts, I am also reminded of the role our Rabbi, office staff, and greater Temple community play during such difficult times -- everything from officiating at a funeral service, to coordinating burial plots if needed, to ensuring that there is someone to lead a Shiva service and a minyan is present. The efforts of the Temple’s professionals and lay leaders are really extraordinary in such times of individual and family need. They know what to do, how to do it, and simply put, just get it done.

So, this year, when you are considering your Kol Nidre pledge in our silent appeal, remember one of the reasons why it is important to have the Temple in your life. To be there for those times for which you don’t plan and cannot predict when they will occur, only that they will surely come. Help ensure that that our synagogues’s professionals, lay leaders and family will be able to be here for the times you need us the most.

Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

L’Shanah Tovah,

Larry

We are a community that cares for each other and honors our differences. We welcome all who wish to be part of something greater than themselves in the present and something that will

nurture and ensure our future.

When our ancestors brought gifts from their hearts for the construction of the Tabernacle (Exodus 35), they did so to help create a community. So do we ask you to give from your heart in

support of our Kehillah Kedosha, our sacred community.

To honor the sanctity of Yom Kippur, we silently make this appeal to you, for your help in fortifying and sustaining our community for now and for generations to come.

If you’ve already made your pledge, thank you for your support and generosity.

May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

FROM THE DESK OF LAWRENCE SHAPIRO

YOM KIPPUR APPEAL

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Congregation Torat El Proudly Presents…

Michelle Azar Singer, Dancer, Story Teller

In her one-woman show… From Baghdad to Brooklyn

Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 7:30pm $36 per ticket

This program has been made possible by a generous grant from the B’nai Sholom/Beth El Foundation

Michelle Azar is the daughter of an Iraqi-born, Israeli-raised businessman father and her Brooklyn born and raised, singer-performer Ashkenazi mother. As a child Azar sang on stage with Placido Domingo. In her one-woman show Michelle Azar takes audiences on her travels from Iraq to Israel to the United States. She shares her quest to balance her Middle Eastern heritage with her background of American culture. With an angelic voice, deep sentiment and humor, Michelle tells a timely story of a family’s love, dysfunction and redemption set against a unique historical backdrop.

To purchase tickets visit [email protected] or call the temple office at 732-531-4410

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Shabbat Learn ‘n Burn A spiritual experience to restore your mind, body and soul

Come and join us as we celebrate Shabbat in a variety of ways at our monthly "Spirit

of Shabbat" Program. With a recognition that no one size fits all and a commitment to

encouraging multiple points of entry for participants, this Shabbat morning seeks to

offer multiple ways for you to bring the gift of Shabbat into your lives. Join us for our

main service from 9-11:30am. Or participate in our "learn ‘n burn" program starting

at 9am with a study session followed by a refreshing yoga/meditation class at 10am.

Feel free to join us for any or all of our programming and dress in comfortable

clothing. Everyone is invited to gather together for our kiddush oneg/luncheon

following the programs as we celebrate Shabbat as one community.

First Saturday of each month beginning November 5th through May 6th

Hazak Presents - A Lecture In Song Featuring Fred Miller at the piano

Sunday, October 30th, 2:00pm

Coffee, Dessert, Champagne

$8 Hazak Member $10 Guest

Admittance by paid reservation only. RSVP to temple office by October 25th - 732-531-4410

Warm and Welcoming...The CTE Way

If you stop by the temple on any given weekday, you may see more people here than you expect. In living our value to be warm and welcoming, we have welcomed several local organizations to our building to host meetings open to the greater community.

On Tuedays and Thursdays, we host Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s Senior Adult Nutrition Program, which offers a discussion on Jewish current events (Tuesdays) and Yiddush (Thursdays). Following the program, a nutritious lunch is served for a donation of $4.

On Wednesday mornings, we open our doors to two Al-Anon meeting groups. And we recently

hosted the Shore Regional High School Field Hockey Team as they listened to a motivational

speaker.

If you know of any other organizations who might need a meeting place, please have them

contact Pam at 732-531-4410 or [email protected].

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OUR SYNAGOGUE FAMILIES

The Torat El Family wishes Mazel Tov to:

Sara & Joseph Assael on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Jocelyn

Sandy & Fred Singer on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter Jocelyn

Staci & Jeff Nussbaum on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Isabelle

Irene Lam on her 105th

birthday

Jean & Arthur Tauber on their 60th

wedding anniversary

Toby & Martin Sukinik on their son Ronnie making it to Broadway as the assistant electrician on the set of the

“Cats” revival

Estelle Gildenberg on her son-in-law Jeffrey Liebman winning an Emmy Award for “Outstanding News

Coverage of a Breaking News Story in Spanish.” He was the Field Producer for Telemundo (NBC)

coverage of the Pope’s visit last year.

The Torat Family extends condolences to:

Marilyn Rosen on the loss of her brother Leonard Kurman

Robert Miller on the loss of his father Norbert Miller

Beth Cotler on the loss of her mother Anne Rosenbloom

The Family of Ellie Arm

Alan Welt on the loss of his mother Florence Welt

Janet Cohen on the loss of her father Zachary Lieberman

The Torat El Family Welcomes:

Sonia Vogel

Mark & Esther Wertlieb

Robert & Linda Dennis

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS!!

Before you leave us for warmer climates, please call the office and let us know so we can use your winter address for future mailings! Thank you

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RITUAL ENGAGEMENT

During the month of August 2016, the following individuals performed the Mitzvah of reading Torah, chanting the Haftarah, and/or leading Shacharit, Musaf and the Torah Service:

Julia Comer Jacob Gutman Rabbi Aaron Schonbrun Matthew Eilenberg Harvey Jacob Joshua Schor Mark Engel Ben Laskowitz Lori Schuldiner Schor Warren Goode Steven Leiterstein Joel Schulman Mike Gordon Bonnie Reiss Toby Sukinik Mitch Grayson Michele Robins Neil Weitzenkorn Cantor Ira Greenberg Helene Santo

If you are interested in chanting your Bar/Bat Mitzvah Haftarah, or if you are interested in learning to become a CTE Leader/Reader, please contact Ben Laskowitz at [email protected], cell # 732-861-7450.

Yasher Koach To All!!!

In our lifetime, breast cancer has affected many lives…. mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins,

friends, or yourselves.

Join our team, Congregation Torat El Sisterhood

And walk at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event

October 16, 2016

Arnold Avenue, Point Pleasant

Sign up on line at the American Cancer Society Making Strides website and select

“Donate to a Team” to help raise money for research, education and critical patient services

and celebrate survivors.

Although the walk starts at 10:00 AM, be there EARLY in order to find parking and

complete registration.

Meet in front of the brick building on the side of the survivor tent.

For those who would rather not drive, meet at the temple parking lot by 7:45 AM. Contact

Diane Resnick at 732-740-9834 or [email protected] if you will need a ride to ensure

we have an ample number of drivers.

SISTERHOOD CHAI LITES

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Sisterhood-sponsored trip to benefit the Scholarship Fund

“Billy Elliott the Musical” at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center

$36 per ticket - Only paid reservations to the temple office will be accepted

Questions? Please email Janet Attner at [email protected]

Saturday, November 5th - 8:00pm

Dr. Ali Botein-Furrevig, PH.D., author of “Heart of the Stranger,” a book about the Orthodox Jewish community in Lakewood. Sponsored by Sisterhood Torah Fund Committee to benefit JTS.

$24 per person, includes dessert & coffee plus 6 Torah Fund cards.

Pre-paid reservations payable to CTE Sisterhood requested by December 12th to the temple office.

If you’d like to order a copy of “Heart of the Stranger” please contact Andrea at 732-922-1923. Thursday, December 15th 7:30pm

SISTERHOOD CHAI LITES CONT...

Annual Rummage Sale and Boutique! Sunday, November 20th 9am-2pm

Monday, November 21st 9am-12pm

Drop off dates: Sunday, Nov. 13th ~ 10am-2pm

Monday, Nov. 14th ~ 10am-2pm, 4:30-7:30pm Tuesday, Nov. 15th ~ 10am-4pm

(NO mattresses or upholstered furniture, computers, printers, knives, medical equipment)

In a few weeks, Sisterhood will be launching our 2016-2017 season of the Min Pincow Memorial Raffle.

We hope you will be a participant. For those not familiar with the raffle, here’s a brief explanation:

We have 100 available numbers (00-99), with one drawing each month for ten months. Each

monthly ticket costs $10.00. You may purchase ten tickets (one for each month) for $100,

payable in one or two installments. The winner each month receives one-half of the proceeds

from the number of tickets sold for that month. (This is a true fifty-fifty.) NOTE: If we are

successful in selling all 100 numbers, the monthly winner will receive $500!!

This raffle was started many years ago by Temple Beth El’s Sisterhood, and has been continued by the

Congregation Torat El Sisterhood. It is named after Min Pincow, a dedicated TBE member, who had

originally conceived of the idea for the raffle. Many ticket-holders have had the same numbers for years,

and will continue to keep those numbers, should they so choose (and most do). However, there is still a

supply of lucky numbers available, and we invite one and all to participate.

Be prepared to say “Count me in” when one of our Sisters contacts you regarding this year’s Raffle, and

GOOD LUCK! Let’s hope you’re a winner.

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A SERVICE OF REMEMBRANCE

Sunday, October 9th

TEMPLE BETH EL CEMETERY

AND AGUDATH ACHIM CEMETERY

10:30AM

This program gives temple members the

opportunity to participate in a formal service

at the traditional time of visiting loved ones

who have left our physical world.

Congregation Torat El invites you to join

us for this special day of worship.

Please call the temple office

at 732-531-4410 if you have

any questions regarding the

Service of Remembrance.

High Holy Days Food DriveHigh Holy Days Food DriveHigh Holy Days Food DriveHigh Holy Days Food Drive

Congregation Torat El will gather food for people in need. The food drive will

run from Rosh Hashanah through Yom Kippur. All donations will go to

JF&CS food pantry.

Donation bins will be out during the holidays for collection.

L’Shanah Tovah!

High Holy Day Babysitting Provided by the CTE Sisterhood

Congregation Torat El Sisterhood is happy to provide babysitting for the

morning service on the first and second days of Rosh Hashanah

(October 3rd & 4th) and on Yom Kippur (October 12th.)

Please remember to bring with you

anything your child may need.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!

Please register your children.

Call the temple office at 732-531-4410

Congregation Torat El

invites you to Break Fast with your

CTE Family

Wednesday, October 12th

Immediately following services (appx. 7:15pm)

Bagels, Salads and

Sweets

No Charge

RSVPs requested

for planning

purposes.

Please contact the

office if you will

be joining us.

732-531-4410

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Sukkah Builders Wanted!!

Sunday, Oct. 16th, 9:00-11:30 AM

Come and join with the members of the Men’s Club and help build the Sukkah that we can all sit, eat and chat

under during the upcoming holidays.

Men’s Club will supply breakfast for all who help. Bring some

work gloves and a positive attitude. You will be performing a

mitzvah.

If you are feeling especially generous, stick around to help build

the sukkah at the home of the winner of the annual Sukkah

Drawing!

Please RSVP by Oct. 13th to [email protected]

so we have enough bagels and coffee.

Simchat Torah Monday, October 24th

6:00pm

Mac and Cheese Dinner and

Make Your Own Sundaes!

No charge

for dinner

but for

planning

purposes

please RSVP

to the

temple

office by

Oct. 19th

The fun continues unrolling the Torah

Tuesday, October 25th ~ 9:00am

Join us at CTE Sisterhood’s Annual Naomi Axelrod Sukkot Shabbat Dinner

Friday, October 21, 2016 Service starts at 6:00pm followed by a traditional Shabbat Dinner

Prepared by our Sisterhood Members

Adult (14 and up) $20.00 Children (8 - 13) $14.00, Children (3 - 7) $9.00

Children under 3 No Charge, Maximum Per Family Unit $70.00

RSVP to: Vera Gitten at 732-643-0013 Make your reservations early to be seated in the sukkah! Only paid reservations will be accepted

Drop or mail your check to the Temple Office. The deadline for reservations is October 10th.

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WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS Congregation Torat El General Fund In Honor of: The birth of Eitan Navi -- son of Rabbi Sara & Lev Metz by Cara & Jason Malek The birth of Bobbi & Stan Meckler’s great grandson James by Linda & Kenneth Ganz The birth of Sandra Bernstein’s grandson by Joel & Madeline Schulman Speedy Recovery to: Alan Sherman by Sam Segner Pamela Segner, Mona Segner, David Segner, Karen Segner, Brittany Segner, Marvin Segner, Thelma Scheff, Phyllis Barach, Bernie Wright, Jamie Segner, Mark Taylor, Charlise-Jane Segner, Rosalind Segner, Florence Hirsch, Ronelle Maher by Sam Segner In Memory of: Leonard Kurman – brother of Marilyn Rosen by Deacon Richard & Louise Dingee Norbert Miller – father of Bob Miller by Joel & Madeline Schulman, Arlene & Donald Brodie Anne Rosenbloom – mother of Beth Cotler by Zel & Pam Steinberg Barbara Segner – wife of Sam Segner by Sam Segner Shirley Kaplan, Chaim Chaike, Bernie Lippel, Pauline Plotnitzky by Sam Segner Rabbi Schonbrun’s Discretionary Fund Sharon Jacob In Memory of: William Lang – father of Howard Lang by Penny & Larry Turtel Marvin Jassie – father of Anne Weinstein by Penny & Larry Turtel Esther Rubin – mother of Kenneth Rubin by Penny & Larry Turtel Anne Rosenbloom – mother of Beth Cotler by Penny & Larry Turtel Dr. Steven Berkowitz by Penny & Larry Turtel William Ram – father of Carol Roman by Carol Roman Library Fund In Honor of: The births of Sandy & Carl Koreen’s grandsons Cole & Joseph by Sam Segner Madeline & Joel Schulman’s 45th wedding anniversary by Sam Senger In Memory of: Barbara L. Segner – wife of Sam Segner by Sam Segner Norbert Miller – father of Bob Miller by Sam Segner

Kiddush Fund In Honor of: The birth of Eitan Navi – son of Rabbi Sara & Lev Metz by Sandy Lehrer Alan & Francine Stern’s wedding anniversary by Joan & Warren Goode Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn’s wedding anniversary by Joan & Warren Goode Warren Goode for being a good guy by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family Jules Resnick’s 90th birthday by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family, Michael & Ellie Breslow The Bat Mitzvah of Jocelyn Assael -- granddaughter of Fred & Sandy Singer by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn, Marcia & Doug Sacks Speedy Recovery to: Alan Sherman by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family Irwin Gerechoff by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family In Memory of: Howard Isaacs – husband of Nancy Isaacs by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family Murray Rudnick – father of Stacey Valenti by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family Fanya Gonski – mother of Sandy Rosen by Neil & Marcia Weitzenkorn & Family Anne Rosenbloom – mother of Beth Cotler by Marcia, Douglas & Adam Sacks Leonard Kurman – brother of Marilyn Rosen by Shirley & Milton Estner Ellie Arm by Sandy Lehrer Morning Minyan Breakfast Fund In Honor of: Jules Resnick’s 90th birthday by Barbara & Martin Resnick, Debbie & Marvin Wasserman Scott Goldberg’s graduation from medical school – son of Lewis & Diane Goldberg from Lewis & Diane Goldberg Rabbi Jacob Friedman Scholarship Fund In Honor of: The birth of Eitan Navi – son of Rabbi Sara & Lev Metz by Mark, Melanie & Matthew Engel In Memory of: Anne Rosenbloom – mother of Beth Cotler by Marjorie & Stanley Cotler Susan L. Samuel Memorial Fund In Honor of: The birth of Eitan Navi – son of Rabbi Sara & Lev Metz by Ellen & Myron Samuel In Memory of: Eva Samuel by Ellen & Myron Samuel Abraham Osattin by Ellen & Myron Samuel

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WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS Paul Morris Liturgical Music Fund

In Honor of: The birth of Eitan Navi – son of Rabbi Sara & Lev Metz by Alan & Meryl Morris Harvey Jacob on his retirement by Alan & Meryl Morris In Memory of: Ellie Arm by Joel & Madeline Schulman J. Henry Marton Memorial Scholarship Fund

In Memory of:

Gimpel Roth – brother of Sara Marton by Sara Marton

Jacob Marton – husband of Sara Marton by Sara Marton

David & Tessie Krivins Memorial Fund In Memory of: Ellie Arm by Barbara & Robert Isaacson Norbert Miller – father of Robert Miller by Barbara & Robert Isaacson Schlisserman Memorial Scholarship Fund In Memory of: Ann Stauber by Bobbi & Stan Meckler Morning Minyan Siddurim In Honor of: Jules Resnick’s 90th birthday by Phyllis & Mark Harris Contribution Cards

To Jules Resnick in honor of his 90th birthday from Sheryl & Gary Kaplan, Beverle & Howard Richelson To Irene Lam in honor of her amazing 105th birthday from Susan Sferas To Devin & Caitlin Dam in honor of their marriage from Sonny & Alan Winters To Buddy & Elaine Ames in honor of the marriage of their daughter Susan from Marjorie & Stanley Cot-ler To Deloris Feinswog in memory of her husband Dr. Bert Feinswog from Barbara Gorlin To Dr. Larry Karasic in memory of his brother Jerome Karasic from Rochelle & Moe Nagrod To Robert Miller in memory of his father Norbert Miller from Linda Maltzman To Ray Herz in memory of her mother Lola from Beverle & Howard Richelson

Temple Grams To Jules Resnick in honor of his 90th birthday from Phyllis Jacobs To Terry Zimmerman with wishes for her speedy recovery from Sheryl & Gary Kaplan To Beth Cotler in memory of her mother Anne Rosenbloom from Eva & Howard Wiener, Diane & Steve Resnick To Bob Miller in memory of his father Norbert Miller from Eva & Howard Wiener, Jean Perkins & Mark & Sandy Brodsky To the Family of Ellie Arm in memory of Ellie Arm from Eva & Howard Wiener, Jean Perkins, Melanie & Mark Engel To Irene Lam in honor of her 105th birthday from Susan Sferas To Dr. Kenneth Rubin in memory of his mother Esther Rubin from Joyce & Martin Luria To Ina Brustein in honor of the marriage of her daughter Rebecca from Janet Attner To Rabbi Sara & Lev Metz in honor of the birth of their son Eitan Navi from Diane & Steve Resnick, Rachel, David & Sara Resnick Siddur Lev Shalem Donations (August 11-September 12) Rachel & Adam Bogner & Family in memory of Irving Bogner Rachel & Adam Bogner & Family in memory of David E. Elson The Bogner Family in memory of Karin T. Bogner Vera Gitten in honor of Stan & Edie Ravine’s 60th wedding anniversary Sharon Jacob in honor of Beth & Harvey Jacob, grandparents of Mali & Shachar Jacob Roy & Gail Shain Kallens in memory of Victor W. & Jeanette T. Shain Roy & Gail Shain Kallens in memory of Hannah Grauman Mark & Dr. Victoria Pirogovsky in honor of Jacob Yonah Pirogovsky and David Abraham Pirogovsky The Pirogovsky Family in memory of Yakov & Tsilia Pirogovsky Jay-Ann & Harvey Shooman in honor of our children & grandchildren The Shooman Family in memory of Claire & Harry Schwartz The Shooman Family in memory of Ethel & Eli Shooman Marc Shain in memory of Victor W. & Jeanette T. Shain Norman & Tracey Shain in memory of Victor W. & Jeanette T. Shain We also gratefully thank the donors who requested their donations not be published.

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YAHRZEIT DONATIONS ROSE RUBIN ASHKENAZ by Jean Perkins

JULIUS BARON by Joan & Arnold Silberman

LILLIAN BARON by Joan & Arnold Silberman

BOBBY BAKER by Mrs. Ronald Barrett & Family

ALBERT BEJA by Linda, Bob, Charlie & Judy Hopkins

JEAN BEJA by Linda, Bob, Charlie & Judy Hopkins

BELLA BLOCK by Marcia & Neil Weitzenkorn & Family

CHARLES BLOCK by Alison Block & Barry Shapiro

NATHAN BLOCK by Janice & Paul Holub

LEONARD COHAN by Claire Knifel Cohan

JAY COHEN by Ellen Grossman

ALFRED CRUSET by Deborah & Kenneth Rubin

EVELYN DAUER by Charlotte Vineburg

IRVING DAVIS by Florie Bunin

JOSEPH FISHER by Cindy & Lewis Fisher & Family

REBECCA FRIEDMAN by Bernard Tillis

BURTON FUNDLER by Leona Fundler

GEORGE GOLDENBERG by Sam Goldenberg

SAMUEL GOODMAN by Claire Knifel Cohan

THELMA GRAF by Barbara & David Saint John

LESTER GROSSMAN by David Grossman

MOREY HUNTER by Stephen & Carol Hunter

LEV KAPLAN by Margarita Ruchaevsky

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ANNA KRONGOLD by Carol & Stuart Wilk

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Shabbat Service 9:00am

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HHD Chair & Book Setup 9:30am

Rosh Hashanah Service 6:30pm

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Rosh Hashanah Service 8:30am Rosh Hashanah Service 6:30pm

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Rosh Hashanah Service 8:30am

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Board of Trustees Mtg 7:30pm

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Candle Lighting 6:09pm

Shabbat Shuvah Service 6:30pm

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Shabbat Shuvah Service 9:00am Kiddush to go

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Service of Remembrance 10:30am

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Kol Nidre Service 5:30pm

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Yom Kippur Service 8:30am

Community Yizkor 2:30pm

Mincha/Neilah 4:45pm

Community Break Fast 7:15pm

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Shabbat Service 8:00pmpm

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Shabbat Service 9:00am

Siddur Dedication Kiddush Lunch

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Men’s Club Sukkah Building & Breakfast 9:00am

Sukkot Service 6:30pm

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Evening Minyan 7:15pm

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Men’s Club Dinner in the Sukkah 7:15pm

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Hoshanah Rabbah Service 8:30am

Shmini Atzeret Service 6:30pm ____________ Hazak Fred Miller Program 2:00pm

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