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Har Sinai Temple Bulletin
FOUNDED 1857 Adar VAdar II 5752 March Vol. CXXXIV. No.8 1992
WClRSltllP SSMCES
Friday, March 6th 7:30 p.m.
HSTY SHABBAT SERVICE Service Led By HSTY Members
Siyum Service of Dedication Of Haftarah Scroll
Friday, March 13th 8:00 p.m.
SHABBAT SERVICE
Saturday, March 14th 10:30 a.m.
Bar Mitzvah RICKY JAY LADERMAN Son of
Michelle and David Laderman
WedAesday. March 18th 8:00 p.m.
PURIM SERVICE P-A.b• of 1he MegIIIah
Maedl8ttf.., Blessings
Friday, March 20th 8:00 p.m.
SHABBAT SERVICE
Saturday, March 21 st 10:30 a.m.
Bar Mitzvah MARC ADAM BROTMAN Son of
Marlene and Dennis Brotman
Friday, March 27th 8:00 p.m.
SHABBAT SERVICE
Saturday, M arch 28th 10:30 a.m.
Bat Mitzvah RACHEL ALICIA FLACKS Daughter of
Roberta and Frank Flacks
E.T. (Early Torah Study Group) MEETS EVERY SATURDAY
AT 9:15 A.M.
Save The Datel SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND
May 1st - 3rd
PURIM IS HERE
Wednesday, March 18th 6:00 p.m.
SIYUM OF HAFTARAH SCROLL Friday, March 6th
Join us in a celebration of the completion and first ·Signing In' ceremonial of the Haftarah Scroll on Friday evening, March 6th, at 7:30 p.m., as we begin HSTY Shabbat.
Each Haftarah (Chapter from the Books of Prophets) was carefully chosen by our Rabbis and Sages of old to compliment the portion from the Torah (the 5 Books of Moses) read that same week and has a special significance for the Sabbath in the cyde of Readings from the Scrolls. The Haftarah portion or chapter was selected because of the similarity of the themes of their topiCS.
While preparing our B'nai Mitzvah for their Big Day, I have had many parents, fathers in particular, who have come to my office and, amazingly enough, begun to chant the Haftarah portion they chanted for their service when they themselves became a Bar Mitzvah. It is a fete, never to be forgotten, no matter how many years have gone by . . .
I t has been the tradition at Har Sinai for many years to have the Bar/Bat Mitzvah chant his/her Haftarah chapter from a Bible or a booklet especially prepared for the weekly portions by the U.A.H.C. lt is always the dream of any Congregation to acquire a Haftarah Scroll, which is difficult because of its rarity on the market. It is difficult and time consuming for a sofer (Scribe) to write a Haftarah Scroll because in addition to the text, the vowels, punctuation, and taamim (trope) • permitted in a Haftarah Scroll - have to be added.
I am exceedingly happy to inform the Congregation that we have now secured a most beautiful Haftarah Scroll with beautiful Meh-eel (cover), Hoshen (breast plate), Riomonim (ornamental bells), Yad (pointer), and Hagurah (binder). Our Haftarah has become an integral part of the grouping of Sifrei Torah (Scrolls of the Torah) in the Ark of Har Sinai Congregation, and all of our B'nai Mitzvah have been and will be chanting directly from the Scroll in the future.
The Haftarah Project is being funded by present and future B'nai Mitzvah who elect to have their Hebrew names inscribed at the head of their own Haftarah portion. By so doing, the opportunity is provided for each Bar or Bat Mitzvah to create his or her own permanent record of having chanted from his own Haftarah scroll. Once payments have been completed on the Scroll itself, future funds generated by the project will be placed in a special account used for programming in the Congregation that can not be funded through the operating budget.
Following is a list of those who will be the First Honorees to sign, at the First Siyum Service on March 6th: JL scon GELADE, Son of Judy and Richard Gelade
. SHOSHANA GORDON, Daughter of Judy and Richard Gordon SETH GUNTER, Son of Carol and Bert Gunter
-:t"n BREn HENENBERG, Son of Carol and Seymour Henenberg
• L. JONATHAN HIRSCH, Son of Ellin and Stuart Hirsch 1j� :r1l KAREN REISER, Daughter of Laura and Jim Reiser
t_. BRIAN ROSE, Son of Susan and Henry Rose
:; �� REBECCA RUBIN, Daughter of Ruthellen and Mark Rubin
.,''',,'''' JEFFREY SCHOR, Son of Lauren and David Schor
.1 \/I I. ADAM SGRENCI, Son of Betsy and Tom Sgrenci
",.�.,� RACHEL GRIFFIN, Daughter of Naomi & Phil Griffin Jl; i't' MICHAEL GRIFFIN, Son of Naomi & Phil Griffin
::lpj;' BENJAMIN SEELIG, Son of Judy & Jack Seelig
B'Shirah, Cantor David Wisnia
Adult Programming -----
RABBI'S HOME STUDY GROUP Wednesday, March 11th
"What Can The Government Tax? What Can The Government Do
With Your Taxes?" April is just around the corner. All of us
must now face the annual task of filling out our income tax forms. What does our tradition teach about taxes? Does our tradition have a vision of an "ideal ethical tax system"? Are there legitimate and illegitimate uses of our tax money? These are just some of the issues our Home Study Group will discuss at its next meeting, Wednesday, March 11 th at 8:00 pm at the home of Rosamond and Seymour Selzer. Please RSVP to the Selzer's at 609-882-2545 and they will provide you with directions.
Our Home Study Group is led by the rabbi and is open to all adult members of our congregation. This year's theme has been Jewish ethics in everyday life. We have been reading excerpts from Meir Tamari's book WITH ALL YOUR POSSESSIONS. For further information please call the Temple.
MONTHLY SERVICE AT CARTERET ARMS
FRIDAY, MARCH 20th Our monthly Erev Shabbat service at
the Carteret Arms, 333 West State Street will take place on Friday, March 20th ai 2:00, at the apartment of Rose Movitch. Please RSVP to Rose Movitch at 695-4197 or the Temple office.
This monthly service, led by the Rabbi and Cantor, is held on the third Friday of each month, and is open to all Temple members and non-members. It provides a wonderful way for our members who otherwise find it difficult to regularly attend services at the Temple to come together, and renew friendships, as well as meet with our Rabbi and Cantor. An Oneg ShabbatlFeliowship Period follows each service.
FRIDAY MORNING SERVICES AT GREENWOOD HOUSE
Every Friday morning, beginning at 10:30, Rabbi Straus and Cantor Wisnia lead an Erev Shabbat Service for the residents of Greenwood House. They are frequently joined by Elin Hirsch, Barbara Goldberg, Than Berkman, Lynne Breslau, and Max. This half hour service is truly appreciated by the residents of Greenwood House, who show up each week in large numbers, and actively participate in song.
We invite you to join us and help us show the residents of Greenwood House many of whom are still members of ou; congregation, that we have not forgotten them. We know you will be enriched by the experience.
RABBI'S BOOK REVIEW DEBORAH, GOLDA & ME: Being Female and Jewish
in America Come join Rabbi Straus at Greenwood
House on Tuesday, April 7th for his review of Letty Cottin Pogregin's new book DEBORAH, GOLDA, & ME: Being Female and Jewish in America. Letty Cottin �ogregin is a founding editor of "MS" MagaZine, and author of five previous books. Filled with passion, drama, profound insights, humor and knowledge, DEBORAH is about Letty's journey; it's about her alienation from Judaism, her subsequent embrace of feminism, and her struggle to reconcile these two identities.
"Wait a minute, I'm confused. You keep saying we this and we that and I never know if you mean your family, women or the Jews! There's my problem in a nutshell. I have a wandering we. First comes my family, but often after that I seem to be caught in a tug of war between woman and Jews." (from the introduction, pxiii).
In the process of telling this deeply personal story, Pogregin touches on many of the issues that affect Jewish women in today's world.
We hope you will be able to join the rabbi for his review of this important book and a discussion of the many issues it raises.
Following January's book review, those who attended decided to form a book group that will meet every other month. We plan to alternate between contemporary literary works of fiction and non-fiction on topics of Jewish interest or by Jewish authors. We will meet alternately during the day time or evening. If you would like to join our book group, please call the Temple office.
PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH AIDS SUPPORT GROUP
NOW MEETS AT TEMPLE A support group for parents of persons
with AIDS, or who are HIV positive now meets at the Temple on the first and third Wednesday of each month, from 7:30-9:00 pm. As the Third Wednesday in March marks the eve of Purim, the group will meet only once in March, on March 4th.
This support group, a collaborative project of the Temple and the Jewish Family Service of the Delaware Valley is facilitated by Laura Lebenkoff, MSW, LSW, ACSW, a member of the professional staff of the JFS. There is no fee for the group. This program is being sponsored by a pilot grant from several anonymous donors.
The group is open to Temple members and non-members. Confidentiality of the participants will be maintained. If you would like further information, please call the Ra�bi, or S�an Glick, (609) 882-5317, the assistant director of the Jewish Family Service.
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Community Programming.
BASIC JUDAISM CLASS TO MEET
MONDAY EVENINGS 7:30-9:00
The Spring Semester of Basic Judaism will begin on Monday evening March 2nd. The class, sponsored by the Delaware Valley Board of Rabbis is taught by our community rabbis, including Rabbi Straus. Many members of our congregation have taken this class in the last few years.
The class is a first step for those considering conversion to Judaism, and is a wonderful learning opportunity for all those who wish to know more about the fundamentals of Jewish belief, practice, and history. It is a great place to begin to learn for those coming back to Judaism. An introduction of Jewish life cycle, holidays, history, prayer and the prayerbook, and the theology will all be covered in this class.
The class will meet this semester at Adath Israel in Lawrenceville. A nominal tuition is charged to cover the cost of books and materials. For further information, and to register, please call the Rabbi.
BEGINNING AGAIN: A WORKSHOP
FOR DIVORCED AND SEPARATED MEN AND WOMEN TO MEET
ON TUESDAY EVENINGS
Divorced or separated men and women are invited to join in this ongoing program which meets at the Temple, Tuesday evenings, from 7:30-9:00.
Sadness, anger, loneliness - these are part of the experience of being single again. The workshop, led by Linda Levy, MSW, LSW, ACSW, and a member of the professional staff of the JFS, is for those di�orced or separated, focuses on coping With change and revitalizing your life.
Topics being discussed include: selfesteem, changing roles and relationships, dealing with ties from the past, what's happened to all my friends, challenges of parenting, dating again, looking to the future, coping with the unknown, and other topics the group will formulate.
Refreshments are served, and time is available throughout the evening for socializing and making new acquaintances.
The program is sponsored by the Jewish Family Services of the Delaware Valley. There is a $60.00 fee. JFS programs are available on an adjusted fee basis for persons who are unable to pay the full cost. For further information, and to register call the JFS, (609) 883-9317, or the Temple.
CARNIVAL AND SERVICE
A FAMILY CELEBRATION Wednesday, March 18th
6:00 p.m. The Purim Carnival and Dinner will be
Wednesday evening, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. We will have Carnival booths and games, prizes and lots of fun. To add to the excitement, there will be craft booths where you can paint Purim mask magnets, create unique buttons, design masks, weave Shalach Manot baskets, have your face painted, make your own sundaes, browse through a used book sale and enjoy a Chinese Auction. Dinner, drinks, and hamentaschen will be sold at the Shu san Cafe.
HAMANTASCHEN TOO!!
WHAT IS PURIM? Purim, one of our most joyous holidays, commemorates the deliverance of the Jews of
Persia from the destruction planned against them by Haman, vizier of King Ahasuerus. The deliverance was accomplished by that monarch's Jewish wife, Esther, and her cousin, Mordecai. These events are related in the Biblical Book of Esther, which is read in the synagogue on Purim.
IS THE STORY OF PURIM TRUE? The Book of Esther Is a work of fiction rather than a factual historical record. Scholars
hold to the hypothesis that Purim was imposed on an older pagan festival which the Jewish people adapted to meet their own needs. Looking beyond the legendary nature of Purim, the holiday speaks to the historic experiences of antisemitism and persecution. The themes of deliverance from one's enemies and exoneration from the falsehoods which were used to justify their destruction finds a responsive chord. It gives expression to the deep yearning that the age old experience of hatred and prejudice will come to an end.
WHAT IS A MEGILLAH? It is the Hebrew word for scroll. Megillah Esther Is the Scroll of Esther which contains
the story of Purim, read on Purim in the synagogue.
WHAT IS THE SPIRIT OF PURIM? There is no merrier occasion in the Jewish year than Purim. Tradition has it that we
should be so intoxicated with merriment at this season that we fail to distinguish between the cursing of Haman and the blessing of Mordecai. The Hebrew expression for "fail to distinguish is 'ad 10 yada'." ·Shalach Manot," the sending ot gifts to friends and to the poor, is obligatory upon all Jews as a token of deliverance and to add to the joy of everyone at this festive season.
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Stuff And Nonsense
by Lauren Edelstein
Hello there, all you HSTYites! We've all been having a blast with a bunch of great HSTY events. All of you movie-goers know what a great time the Movie Night was. Great flicks, good food and wonderful company. A big thank you to our chairpeople, Rachel Griffin and Josh Goldman. Also, a very special ·thanks" to the Dicksons for hosting the Movie Night.
Also' the ski trip was a great success. We hit the slopes and had a great time. Thank you to Matt Dickson and yours truly for organizing the trip.
The Youth Group will be leading services on March 6th, just as this bulletin is being received. Thanks to everyone who will be participating and especially to Josh Goldman, Chaplain, who has done a great job putting together the service.
One last thing, the help of HSTY members acting as ushers for the Children'S Concert Series (Rosenshontz and the Paper Bag Players) was greatly appreciated.
We still have a trip to an amusement park, a picnic and other great events to look forward to, so don't worry. I look forward to seeing everyone soon.
COME AND ENJOY AN EVENING OF GOOD FOOD AND CAMARADERIE AT THE HOMES OF TEMPLE MEMBERS
PROGRESSIVE DINNER APRIL 11,1992
6:30 P.M. $45.00 per person
COCKTAILS: RIl A AND SI ROSENTHAL DESSERT: ANDREA AND ELlIOT KOTZKER
DINNER HOSTS TO BE ANNOUNCED
For more irlormation call: BOBBIE FRANK (609) 882-4882 GAIL FEINSTEIN (215) 493-1410
I JiU.;),
Sisterhood Information Center _____ _
Tuesday, March 10th SPRING EXCURSION
1992 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
$25.00/person (includes transportation)
Lunch at the Riverside Chinese Restaurant (not included in price)
Call Judy Millner at 215-321-0433 for availability
Wednesday, March 25th 6:00 PM
Har Sinai Social Hall SPRING MOTHERS & DAUGHTERS FASHION SHOW/DINNER
Fashions By HEDY SHEPARD & JANIS LEIGHTMAN
Fashion Show Chairpeople: Andee Kotzker & Sylvia Morrison
And A DELIGHTFULLY DELICIOUS GOURMET DINNER
Prepared by Phyllis Miller, Judy Millner & Lynn Sanborn
Reservations by March 19th to Cheryl Goldman (609-737-3881)
Friday, April3rd SISTERHOOD SHABBAT SERVICE
8:00 PM Worship with Sisterhood at this evening's gender-neutral service.
Tuesday, April 7th 1:30 PM
SISTERHOOD BOOK REVIEW AT GREENWOOD HOUSE Rabbi Straus Will Review
DEBORAH, GOLDA & ME: Being Female and Jewish in America by Letty Cottin Pogrebin
SPECIAL THANKS TO .••
... Susan and Henry Rose for coordinating and running the March 3rd "Torah Brunch; a fascinating journey through the many facets of the "ethical will" question.
... Susan Rose and Jerri Rozner, in advance, for coordinating the dinners served at the Purim Carnival being held at Temple on Wednesday, March 18th.
OUR NOMINATING COMMITTEE ... .. .is hard at work preparing the Slate of Officers to serve Sisterhod in the coming two
years. If you are interested or have suggestions for nominees, please contact Phyllis Miller at 609-737-1267.
SUPPORT SISTERHOOD PROJECTS UNIONGRAMS .. . Chairpersons: Evelyn Sholin (883-9321) I. IRVING GROSS MEMORIAL FUND ... Chairperson Hildred Gross
(883-2791) JOY AND SORROW FUND and RABBI ABRAHAM HOL TZBERG
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND . . . Chairperson: Pearl Silverman (883-3140)
AID TO THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED FUND . . . Chairperson: "Babe" Barr (883-7477)
JUDAICA GIFT SHOP ... Chairpersons: Thelma Feldman (493-8684) Daisy Garfunkel (883-0265) Ann Grossman (493-3450)
VOLUNTEER. .. your services .. .Iarge print typing and taping for VISUALLY IMPAIRED - Contact Hildred Gross (883-2791)
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Keeping in Touch
JEWISH COMMUNITY MARKS SOOth ANNIVERSARY OF THE
INQUISITION WITH "SEPHARD '92" The year 1992 marks the SOOth or
Quincentennial Anniversary of the expUlsion of the Jews from Spain by the Inquisition. These Spanish exiles, the Sephardim, dispersed throughout the Mediterranean basin and elsewhere, and developed a special culture of their own. The legacy of the Sephardic Jews is rich and diverse, and colorful cultural influences can be felt in the history and customs, seen in the folk art, and heard in the traditional music.
Representatives from area synagogues met recently at the Jewish Community Center to begin preparations for "Sephard '92," a year of commemoration that will run from March, 1992 through March, 1993. Plans include a musical event, a film and discussion series, guest speakers, a trip to the Sephardic community in Brooklyn, a special Sephardic Sabbath to be observed simultaneously at congregations throughout the Delaware Valley.
The committee will be preparing a brochure with the details of these forthcoming events as well as programs taking place at the individual synagogues.
College Students! LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB?
U_A_H.C:S CAMP HARLAM IS LOOKING FOR YOU!
Available Positions include: - counselors
- athletic staff - pool staff
- camp driver -arts staff
For Brochure and Application, Contact the Temple Office
2nd Biennial Conference On CHRISTIANITY AND THE HOLOCAUST
AprilS - 7,1992 Rider College
Lawrenceville, N.J. (Sponsored by the Holocaust/Genocide
Research Center and the Campus Ministry)
For information or to register, call the Resource Center at 609-896-5345
When personal service matters ..
ORLAND' Ewing Memorial Chapel
Funeral Directors Joel E. Orland, Mgr. Harold G. Orland
1534 Pennington Road Trenton, N.J. 08618 • (6091883·1400
ISRAEL BONDS Israel bonds are one of the most popular
investments in the country today, according to a recent CNN news broadcast. The program discussed the State of Israel VRI (Variable Rate Issue) Bond, which is currently paying an annual interest rate of 7.50%, and should be of great interest to our congregation.
The VRI will, in fact, never pay less than 7.50% a year. During times of a higher prevailing rate, the interest paid equals this minimum of 7'12% a year, plus half the excess of the average prime rate over 7%% calculated on June 1 and December 1 . Interest is paid semi-annually on these dates. If purchased from employee benefit plans, including Keoghs and IRAs, or union funds, the VRI is redeemable after three years on 120 days notice, and is redeemable after five years on 120 days notice by all others. A $25,000 minimum investment, the VRI matures on September 30, 2003.
As a result of the current investment appeal of the VRI and other securities offered by State of Israel Bonds, more State of Israel Bonds have been sold in 1991 than ever before. For more information, call State of Israel Bonds headquarters at 201-828-0200 or 800-752-5652.
From Jacob R. Marcus, Director AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES
HUC-JIR Campus, Cincinnati The American Jewish Archives is eager to
help you. It is open and available to assist in many ways ... scientific and scholarly study, family history, youth and adult education "even the history of our own temple. The American Jewish Archives has a collection of manuscripts, photographs, and recordings pertaining to the American Jewish experience which is unmatched in its depth and variety. If there is some way in which you may wish to avail yourself of its services, please call 513-221-18750r write to AMERICAN JEWISH ARCHIVES, HUC-JIR, 3101 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45220.
Princeton, NJ (609) 799-3279
H.M. Silver & A S S O C I A T E S
Helen M. Silver (215) 736·9227 (609) 392·6556
• Manual/Automated Bookkeeping
• Financial Statements
• New Business Start.ups
• Business & Personal Tax Returns
Religious School Reports __ _
The Story of Purim •..
... is so full of human interest, of excitement and hair-breadth escapes that we have never grown weary of telling it. However, the way we tell it may sometimes vary. Whether or not the story is told in prose, rhyme, or performed from door to door it's always a "big shpiel.· With some contemporary phrasing, in a rap format, here's yet another way to tell the Purim tale:
Here's the story I gotta tell, About a fine young maiden you know so well.
Her name is Queen Esther, and she was so brave. Her people, the Jews, she did save!
The story's villain is a man named Haman, Who lied about the Jews whom he was blamin'.
And, Mordechai, the Jew, now he wouldn't bow, and Haman, the Agagite, raise such a row.
He thought he would eliminate our race, But Mordechai, our main man, put him in his place.
Stop!! Now look and listen, There's more to this Purim edition.
The King, whose name is Ahasuerus, Gave Haman the power to scare us.
But when Esther spoke to the King, He wouldn't hear of such a thing.
And because she was a courageous Esther, We retained the freedom to be Jews together.
And every year on the 14th of Adar, (March 18th is the Purim date)
We go to Temple and celebrate. We have a carnival and a masquerade
Listen to the Megillah and enjoy the costume parade.
So come on all you Jews, Get on the move ...
Grab a gragger, and get into the groove.
YOU ARE INVITED TO A TORATHON On March 29, at 9:00-12:15, Har Sinai will host a community wide Torathon. Area
religious school students with their families and teachers will join together in our Temple for this special learning event which is sponsored and organized by the Bureau of Jewish Education and Dr. Saundra Epstein. The morning will be filled with educational programs and workshops for children of all ages, teens and adults. All participants will have an opportunity to choose from a number of different activities and learn about Jewish issues and concerns, enjoy m usic, art, stories, and workshops on Family life, Jewish History and Literature, Bible Study, Tzedakah, and more. To conclude the program we will have a special presentation by Creative Theater. Please plan to attend; it will be a very enlightening and entertaining experience.
AFTER FIVE HUNDRED YEARS •••
When we think of 1492, it reminds us of Columbus' voyage and discovery of America in the name of the King and Queen of Spain. Although this may have been a glorious year in the history of Spain, it was an infamous time for the Jews. On March 31, 1492, the Spanish monarchs ordered the Jews to be expelled from their country. The Sephardim, expelled from Spain, boarded ships with destinations like Portugal, Turkey, Italy, and the New World. The decree was never officially repealed. King Juan Carlos has promised to annul it on March 31, 1992, five hundred years later, in conjunction with the Quincentenary celebration of Columbus' discovery of the New World. Although this will not eliminate the tragedy of the Inquisition, it is encouraging that the Spanish government is renouncing this evil act and is acknowledging the contributions of the Sephardic Jews with special exhibits and events.
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PASSOVER CANDY SALE from Krum's "Kastle Kreations"
Deadline: March 1 st Late Orders Taken Until March 15th
Call Temple Office for Info
Bulletin Board --------------
HAPPY MARCH
BIRTHDAYS
1 - Benjamin Schorr - 10 yrs 2 -Lauren A. Bass - 10 yrs
Stephanie K. Cohen - 8 yrs 5 -Alexander H. Sussman - 8 yrs 7 -Aaron F. Buchsbaum - 9 yrs 8 -Jason R. Rabinowitz - 9 yrs 9 -Tracie A. Scharf - 8 yrs
10 -Rebecca Sharim - 9 yrs 11 -Jackie Schafer -10 yrs
Ricky Laderman - 13 yrs 12 -Stephani A. Schendlinger - 10 yrs
Aaron Weser - 5 yrs 13 -Daniel P. Millner - 10 yrs 14 -Samara Shapiro - 12 yrs 15 -Howard A. Jaslow - 8 yrs
Kate L. Passis - 12 yrs 16 -Myles Maranca - 8 yrs
Sara L. Keats - 1 yr 17 -Max I. Straus - 3 yrs
Suzanne N. Geneste - 11 yrs 18 -Michael K. Cohen - 6 yrs 20 -Amy D. Rose - 10 yrs 21 -David H. Peril stein - 1 yr 22 -Aaron Smith - 13 yrs 23 -Jeni A. Persichetti - 10 yrs
Danielle N. Hochman - 4 yrs 24 - Brian Orland - 7 yrs 25 -Michael S. Blumberg - 10 yrs 27 -Julie Seiler - 5 yrs 29 -Emily Bushnell - 7 yrs 30 -Alexis Brickner - 7 yrs
Candice Peril stein - 10 yrs
Don't Miss This! Sisterhood's
MOTHERS AND DAUGHTERS SPRING DINNER
& FASHION SHOW Wednesday, March 25th
6:00 p.m. 11ledY :3hepc.rd
\ �..t��,., PULPIT FLOWERS
February 7 - Lauren and David Schor, in honor of
their son Jeffrey who became a Bar Mitzvah.
14 -Sisterhood 21 -Tom and Lorraine Donaher, in honor of
their nephew Michael Feistel who became a Bar Mitzvah.
28 -Berton and Carol Gunter, in honor of their son Seth's becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
HAR SINAI THANKS ... . . . Carole and Stephen Lichtenstein for the
donation of new children's kiddush cups for Friday Evening Shabbat services in honor of the 2nd Birthday of their grandson Julian Lichtenstein.
. . . Jimmy, JoAnn, Emily, and Andrew Sachs, who also helped as volunteers on Christmas Day at Mercer Medical Center.
. .. Betty Platt and Lorraine and Harold Orland for coordinating another wonderful ·South of the Border" reunion at the Poinciana Club in Palm Beach on February 2nd.
. .. Peggy and Richard Dickson for hosting HSTY's afternoon of "Movie Mania" on February 2nd.
. . . Nancy and Jeff Fine for arranging and hosting the ·Camp Harlam Visitation" Day at their home on February 2nd.
. .. Sol Browdy, Brunch chairman, and Rose Movitch, chairman of the sponsoring Aging Awareness Committee, for bringing another interesting and enjoyable Torah Brunch, and guest speaker Dr. Richard Dixon, to Har Sinai on February 9th.
... the Fines, Nancy and Jeff, again for all their work and planning putting together the wonderful "Great Escape Family Retreat Weekend"at Camp Harlam February 14th through 16th.
... Barbara and Scott Weiner for hosting the February meeting of the Home Study Group.
... Ruth Siegle for lending her home for the February Shabbat Service at the Carteret Arms.
. . . Jerri Rozner and Lynn Sanborn for chairing the Dinner for the 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders on February 21 st which featured the prevue performance of Ventirloquist Jonathan Geffner .
... Again Randi Lawrie and Janice Blumberg, and their committee which consisted of Evelyn Bass, Susan Cickay, Nancy Fine, Sharon Kahn, Lisa Kimmelman, Mary Kirsch, Phyllis Malinger, Linda Meshkov, Judy Millner, Linda Palsky, Pam Perilstein, Susan Rose, Jerri Rozner, Jill Schwartz, and Michelle Zeldin for the yeoman job they all did making the Family Activities Committee's "4th Annual Old Fashioned Shabbat Dinner" a huge success with a fabulous turn-out.
... Phyllis Miller and Ann Kimball, chairpeople of the Outreach Committee, for coordinating the February 28th Outreach Shabbat and bringing us guest speaker Lena Romanoff, author of "Your People, My People." This program was made possible through donations from Phyllis and Ira Miller and the Temple's Adult Program and Learning Fund.
. . . Cantor Marshall Glatzer for the recent donation to Har Sinai of his Judaica library.
. . . Ira Miller for donating the new addition to the "Tree of Life" Room, the Sisterhood Presidents Plaque, in honor of his wife Phyllis Miller, Sisterhood President from 1988 to 1991.
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Save The Date! Saturday Evening, May 9th
BOB SIMON CBS Israeli Chief
Captured by the Iraqis During the Gulf War
Author of "40 DAYS" Will speak at Har Sinai
Dessert Reception To Follow
TREE OF LIFE
In Honor Of Jean & Morton Goldstein
On Their 45th Wedding Anniversary January 19, 1992
Rita and Ralph Goldstein
In Honor Of The Marriage Of Our Daughter Rene
To Robert Lawless April 7, 1991
Myrna & Richard Robbins
In Honor Of The Birth Of Our Grandson
Justin Scott Robbins November 23, 1991
Myrna & Richard Robbins
Honoring The Marriage Of Gregory & Jessica Gourovitch
October 20, 1991 Marilyn, Saul
and Monica Gourovitch
In Honor Of Our 45th Wedding Anniversary
1/19/47 - 1/19/92 Jean and Morton Goldstein
ONEG SHABBAT SPONSORS February
Lauren and David Schor sponsored an Oneg Shabbat in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son Jeffrey.
John and Rosalie Feistel sponsored an Oneg Shabbat in honor of their son Michael's becoming a Bar Mitzvah.
Berton and Carol Gunter sponsored the Oneg Shabbat in honor of their son Seth who became a Bar Mitzvah.
IN MEMORIAM May we extend our deepest expression of sympathy in remembering
ABRAHAM LARRY BYER Brother of Fred Byer and
Dr. M. Yale Byer
LILLIAN CHERTOFF Grandmother of Gene Chertock
MIRIAM GINAN Mother of Lea Kedar
ABRAHAM GOLDSTEIN Grandfather of Rhonda Robins
WILLIAM TROLL Father of Gerry Bogart and
Dr. Richard Troll Uncle of Barry Troll
RUTH TUCCILLO Sister of Saul Gourovitch
DR. SIMON ORES KIN Husband of Frederica Dreskin Father of Stephen Dreskin and
Judith Dreskin
MAZEL TOV! . . . to Judy and Howard Wolf on the birth of
their grandson Ian Kilcoyne, born January 22nd. Ian's parents are Marcia Wolf and Larry Kilcoyne.
. . . to Helen Steene on the marriage of her granddaughter Erika Leigh Fischer to Joseph Adam Ades.
... to Dorothy and Warren Zorn on the engagement of their daughter Linda Zorn to lain Lopata.
... to Daisly Garfunkel on the birth of her 8th Great Grandchild, Avraham Simcha Garfunkel, on December 29th in Jerusalem. Avraham's parents are Debbie and Jeremy Garfunkel and his grandparents are Beverly and Irving Garfunkel.
ATTENTION! All Parents of Pre-Schoolers
If you had a great time at the Sukkot and! or Chanukah Pre-School Program last fall and early winter, be sure to join us on Sunday, March 9th, at 10:00 AM for the PURIM Pre-School program. Designed especially for 2 to 6 year olds, this festive program will feature a mini Megillah and the stories, crafts, songs, and snacks of this fun holiday.
Grandparents and parents are invited to participate; each child must be accompanied by an adult; the event is free of charge. To register, please call the Temple office at 609-392-7143. Pre-registration is essential to insure a successful program.
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GIVING MACY S BENEFIT SHOPPING DAY
Tuesday, March 31 st 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
MACY'S QUAKERBRIDGE $5.00Iticket
(includes admission, ballots for all contests,
two discount coupons for shopping)
Join Everyone Who's Anyone For a Day of Entertainment,
Refreshments, Gifts, Sales, and a
GRAND PRIZE DRAWING!
MARCH B'NAI MITZVAH
Marc Brotman Son of Marlene &
Dennis Brotman March 21st.
Ricky Laderman Son of Michelle & David Laderman March 14th
Rachel Racks Daughter of Roberta & Frank Racks March 28th
SPECIAL MARCH BIRTHDAYS 14 - May Rom
19 - Nettie Zeltt 27 - Werner Fernbach
28 - Pearl B. Gross
SIGNIFICANT MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
15 -Bea & Norman Zabludoff - 61 yrs Susan & Donald Lowing - 5 yrs
26 -Deborah & Stan Auerbach - 15 yrs
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Social Action News ----
Ariel Pereimuter, Chairperson The Social Action Committee met to
discuss our Spring Agenda and took the following action:
ONE CONGREGATIONI ONE FAMILY
The Exchange Club has created this program which asks religious congregations to "adopt- a homeless family and provide necessary supports to get them back on their feet. The Committee voted to become one of the participating congregations and hopes that the Har Sinai community will help to furnish the necessary supplies and services. The family has not been chosen as of yet, and the Social Action Committee will have input into the selection process. We will certainly keep the congregation informed as to the progress of this project.
STREET NUMBERS FOR THE BELLEVUE AVENUE AREA
We had been asked by the Bellevue Avenue Residents Group, an organization put together by Mercer Medical Center, to provide street numbers which will be hung by members of the community on homes in the neighborhood who do not have these numbers. The local police have asked that this be done to assist them in responding to calls in the area. The Social Action Fund provided the necessary funding and Millner Lumber Company was generous in providing us with the numbers at cost.
SOCIAL ACTION SHABBAT The Social Action Committee in con
junction with Har Sinai Temple Youth (HSTY) is planning the fourth annual Social Action Shabbat on April 24th. A creative service will be prepared by our Social Action Committee and by HSTY's Social Action Committee and Mayor Doug Palmer will be our speaker.
FUND ALLOCATION The committee also voted to allocate
small grants from the Social Action Fund to local organizations which are working in the areas which we have targeted as our priorities. In keeping with the guidelines established for the administration of this fund, the Temple Board of Trustees must now approve the committee's recommendations. We look forward to giving a full account in the next month's Bulletin.
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WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE THOUGHTFULNESS OF THOSE WHO SUPPORT HAR SINAI
... by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions TEMPLE MEMORIAL FUND ETTA GURNEY LURIA: Aaron Gurney YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF ROBERT MARCUS: Dr. Frank & Ronnie Rathauser IN MEMORY OF: TRINA BYER: Dr. & Mrs. Yale Byer RICHARD REDNOR: Marilyn & Harold Zeltt SAUL ROSSIEN: Linda & Arthur Finkle DR. HERMAN COHEN: Elizabeth Cohen DAVID SCHULMAN: Beverly & Barry Rednor ESTHER RUDNITSKY: Mildred R. Forer GEORGE GOLDMAN: Sadie G. Marcus WILLIAM TROLL: Phyllis & Michael Selesnick WILLIAM TROLL: Linda & Arthur Finkle SOPHIE ISRAEL: Gus & Edith Gellens MOTHER OF LARRY WEINSTEIN: Jane & Bud IN HONOR OF: SHIRLEY SUSSMAN KLEIN: Debbie & Stan Auerbach Rodney THE SPECIAL HONOR FOR DR. MARC & RUTH-SYLVIA LEVIN: Lucille, Ed, Scott & Lee Brody G. HENRY WESTON: Thelma Weston ELLEN RUBIN: Dr. Howard & Alice Welt ROBERT MARCUS: Sylvia & Sidney Stark ELSA ZELTMACHER: Muriel Zeltmacher JEFFREY SCHOR BECOMING A BAR MITZVAH: FANNIE POLLAK: Minnie Pollak IN HONOR OF: Diane & Nathan Edelstein OTTO RUDNER: Sylvia & Sidney Stark JEAN & MORTON GOLDSTEIN'S 45TH ANNIVER- ISRAEL SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND ANNA SCHRAGGER: Henry C. Schragger SARY: Marilyn & Harold Zeltt IN MEMORY OF: MY BELOVED MOTHER IDA C. SHAPIRO: Maxene CANTOR'S FUND SAMUEL H. GRAFF: Sam & Sea Frey Feinberg & Family IN MEMORY OF: SOCIAL ACTION FUND WILLIAM TROLL: Sid & Laur� Holing . CLARA BROWDY: Sol & Elaine Browdy IN MEMORY OF: RUTH TUCCILLO: Mrs. Deb.ble Alexander, LUCille & OUR MOTHER DORIS GORDON: Dr. Milton & LILLIAN CHERTOFF: Sahbra & Eric Jacobs Ed �rody, Dr. Paul & Edyth Singer, Dr. Burt & Barbara Madeline Klempert LEA KEDAR'S MOTHER: Dr. Arthur & Roberta Frank LeVin WILLIAM TROLL: Judy & Lowell Mann SAUL ROSSIEN: Dr. Arthur & Roberta Frank TEMPLE FUND PRAYER BOOK FUND PARENTS OF PERSONS WITH AIDS IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: SUPPORT FUND TRINA BYER: Fred & Norma Byer . AARON EDELMAN: Marie & Ronald Berman IN MEMORY OF: DAVID DEITZ: Dr. & Mrs Joseph R. Deitz ROSE ULLMAN HOFFMAN: Marion & Irving Sachs RICHARD REDNOR' John & Linda Cinkay Mrs SADIE GOLDSTEIN: Lolie Wiener EMANUEL KAUFMAN: Carol & Ira Magod Samuel Lavine
. , . SHIRLEY SUSSMAN KLEIN: Patty & �doll H.erst ROBERT MARCUS: Dr. & Mrs. Arnold Gordon ISRAEL SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND GILBERT LAZAROFF: Franklyn & LOUise Splezel SAUL ROSSIEN: Dr. Jerry & BiN Montana IN MEMORY OF' JAMES LEVENTHAL: Patty & Adoll Herst . JAMES J. SIEGLE: Ruth Siegle SAMUEL ROBBINS' Myrna & Richard Robbins ROBERT G. MARCUS: Jean & Morton Goldstein, G. HENRY WESTON: Lynn & Keith Pilot, Betsy IN HONOR OF'
. The Namm Family, Dr. Howard & Alice Welt Weston JEAN & '''''RT' ON GOLDSTEIN'S 5TH ANNIVER LILLIAN L MILLNER' Helen & Ernest Schwartz IN HONOR OF' MV • . 4 -DR. HERMAN MOSS': Patty & Adoll Herst ADAM SIMON VINE BECOMING A BAR MITZVAH: SARY: Mr. & Mrs. Sid Gourovltch MY MOTHER ANNIE RICHMAND: Miriam Harris Dr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Deitz �Ei����
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WILLIAM TROLL: Judy & Ron Sussman, Dr. Howard SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE FUND LEA KADER'S MOTHER MIRIAM GANIN' Fr'ends & & Alice Welt IN MEMORY OF' . . . I IN HONOR OF:
, SADIE GOLDSTEIN: Allen .& Ruth Levine r:�b�g'RH�F�lnal Temple JEAN & MORTON GOLDSTEIN. S 45TH ANNIVER-SAUL ROSSIEN: Inez & Mike Freedman THE BIRTH OF JUDY & HOWARD WOLF'S GRAND-SARY: Beverly & Steven Az.archl, Harnet & Sherm�n WILLIAM TROLL: Inez & Mike Freedman SON IAN' F ' d & F Ity I H S' . T I Gould, Jo)lce & Bob LeVin, Sue, RiCk, & DaVid IN HONOR OF: . rlen s acu 0 ar Inal emp e Rothstein, Dr. Howard & Alice Welt JEAN & MORTON GOLDSTEIN'S 45TH ANNIVER- SISTERHOOD GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES: DR. SHERMAN & HAR:RIET GOULD'S ANNIVER- SARY: Debbie Alexander, Walt & Lee Goldstein, JOY AND SORROW FUND SARY: Dr. Howard & Alice Welt Lolie Wiener IN MEMORY OF: SAMUEL RUDNEJ;l'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY: Dr. & THE BIRTH OF IRA KEAT'S GRANDSON EDWARD: PAULINE KUPPERMAN: Rubin & Sylvia Go!dstein Mrs. Joseph R. Deitz Allen & Ruth Levine SADIE GOLDSTEIN: Harvey & Leonore LeVine THE MARRIAGE OF HELEN STEENE'S GRAND- MUSIC FUND MY MOTHER,ROBERTARESSLER:DaisyGarfunkel DAUGHTER ERICA FISHER: Harriet B. Gindin IN HONOR OF: ROBERT MARCUS: Joan Silverman DR. HOWA�D WELT'S SPEEDY RECOVERY: The THE BIRTH OF MAXENE & SAUL FEINBERG'S IN HONOR OF: . �I�D� ����'S ENGAGEMENT TO lAIN LOPATA' GRAND.SON EVAN A. FEINBERG: Jean & Morton M��YAEcfJ g 8G�1��sg��cl�a���eJ2j��A' . Goldstein •
. Dr. Stanley & Nanette Haberman THE MARRIAGE OF CANTOR MARSHALL & ANN "Bee & Norman Zabludoff RABBI'S FUND GLATZER'S SON ROBERT TO VIRGINIA: Sylvia BIRTH OF 8TH �REAT GRANDSON, AVRAHAM IN MEMORY OF: Aronis GARFUNKEL: DaiSY Garfunkel ISIDORE BOYAR: Fay & Robert Watkins THE BIRTH OF LORIE GROEGER'S GRANDSON ENGAGEMENT OF LINDA & WARREN ZORN'S MX PA�ENT ALICE BLAUSTEIN: Lillian & Howard BENJAMIN GROEGER: Lolie Wiener DAUGHTER, LINDA TO lAIN LOPATA: Pearl Feinstein THE MARRIAGE OF HELEN STEENE'S GRAND- Silverman M'( PA�ENT GEORGE BLAUSTEIN: Lillian & Howard DAUGHTER ERICA FISHER TO JOSEPH ADES: BIRTH OF RONALD & SANDY DAUER'S .GRAND-Feinstein Janet & Henr)! Susswein CHILI;> ERIN ELIZABETH DAUER: Pearl Silverman, SAMUEL COOPERSMITH: Dr. Norman & Roslyn THE MARRIAGE OF MYGRANDDAUGHTER ERICA Debbie, Steven, & Rebecca Taha Coopersmith FISHER TO JOSEPH ADES: Helen Steene I. IRVING GROSS MEMORIAL FUND SADIE GOLDSTEIN: Beverly & Barry Rednor JEFFREY SCHOR BECOMING A BAR MITZVAH' IN MEMORY OF: CARL HUCKABEE: Dr. Frank & Ronnie Rathauser Jean & Morton Goldstein
. SAMUEL D. WEINSTEIN: Mr. & Mrs. Leon Weinstein SUAN HUCKABEE: Dr. Frank & Ronnie Rathauser ROBERT H BLOOM SCHOLARSHIP FUND ANN LEFKOWITZ: Sara Sachs LEAH GURNEY KELSEY: Aaron Gurney IN HONOR OF: ROBERT MARCUS: Helen .Friedman, Hildred Gross SIGRID KOESER: Jane & Bud Rodney JEAN & MORTON GOLDSTEIN'S 45TH ANNIVER- SAUL ROSSIEN: Helen FrI�man MY BROTHER MOE KROTOSKY: Mrs. Frank SARY' Deborah Bard WILLIAM TROLL: Helen Friedman Kushner .
HAR SINAI TEMPLE Founded 1857, Affiliated with the Union
of American Hebrew Congregations
President: LAURA HOFING Vice Presidents:
PHILLIP GRIFFIN, DONALD MILLNER MERVYN PLATT, GAIL FEINSTEIN
Treasurer: RICHARD GOLDMAN Recording Secretary: ROBERTA FRANK
Financial Secretary: LAUREN SCHOR
Sisterhood President: SUSAN WEISBERGER
Bulletin Editor: IRMA LABBOK
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Youth Advisor: NANCY WEINBERG
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