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WORSHIP SERVICES

Friday, January 23rd at 7:30 PM HAGIGAT HASEFER FAMILY

SHABBAT SERVICE with Composer-In-Residence

Cantor Jeffrey Klepper Participation by our

Third Grade Students January Birthday Blessings

Saturday, January 24th at 10:30 AM The Congregation is invited to worship

with Bar Mitzvah Aaron Moshe Goldberg

Son of Debra and Daniel Goldberg

Friday, January 30th at 8:00 PM SHABBAT SERVICE

Friday, February 6th, at 8:00 PM ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH

SHABBAT SERVICE

Friday, February 13th, at 8:00 PM SHABBAT SERVICE

Saturday, February 14th, at 10:30 AM The Congregation is invited to worship

with Bat Mitzvah Alison Regina Dembe

Daughter of David Dembe and Elaine Dembe-Fox

Friday, February 20th, at 6:00 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE

Temple Social Hall Followed by Old Fashioned Shabbat

Dinner and Service February Birthday Blessings

Friday, February 27th, at 8:00 PM SOCIAL ACTION

SHABBAT SERVICE with Guest Speaker Barbara Kavadias

"Holy Work:

Preserving The Right To Choose"

Saturday, February 28th, at 10:30 AM The Congregation is invited to worship

with, Bat Mitzvah Amanda Blair Cohn

Daughter of Risa Cohn and Lance Cohn

Vol. CXL No. 6

Vice President Renee Wolfson is pictured with Auction

Committee Co·Chairs Lynn Pilot & Linda Palsky

Saturday, May 2nd

HIGH HOPES

AUCTION IV

Chaired by Linda Palsky

Lynn Pilot and

Renee Wolfson

"Anyone wishing to donate an item or a service for our Auction, please

telephone the Temple office at 609-392-7143 . . . thank you!"

JanuarylFebruary 1998

Are you ready for the Hamentaschen?

Dig out your Esther wig and old Hamen hat!

We'll provide the noise­makers and fun!

SUNDAY, MARCH 8th at 10:30 AM

PURIM SERVICE and PURIMSHPIEL

Followed by our traditional

PURIM CARNIVAL

BE THERE!

SPECIAL FEBRUARY SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6TH , AT 8:00 PM ADULT B'NAI MITZVAH SHABBAT SERVICE For the last 18 months, a small class of 8 men and women have been meeting week­ly with our rabbi. Thgether, they have learned how to read Hebrew, studied Jewish history and literature, and engaged in discussions that have encom­passed an enormous array of issues and topics. Mostly, they have learned a tremendous amount about the traditions and values of our people, and have formed a community of adults committed to ongo­ing Jewish learning.

Five members of the class want to com­memorate, celebrate and ritualize their studies. Laurie Kruger- Azer, Harold Davis, Sandy Itkowitz, Jim Marrow and Emily Rose will celebrate their becoming Adult B'nai Mitzvah. They will lead us in worship, read from the Torah and Haftorah scrolls, and share with us in a D'var Torah some of what they have learned with the rabbi during their months of studies.

We are very proud of the commitment • these members of our congregation have

made, and invite you to join with us as we celebrate with them their B'nai Mitzvah

• Service.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, AT 6:30 PM OLD FASmONED SHABBAT D�R AND SERVICE PRECEDED AT 6:00 BY A KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE WITH KADDISH Do you want to experience a traditional, relaxing, fun Shabbat dinner (and n?t have to rush upstairs for a Service)? Jom us for our 9th Annual Old Fashioned Shabbat Dinner and Service. The dinner, chaired by Jill Kwasny and Jill Shaffer, and service will be led by our 4th Grade classes. During the program, the dinner tables will be festively set for the celebra­tion with candles, kiddush cup, and chal­lah, and Shabbat will be welcomed with prayer and song. All attendees will enjoy a traditional, kosher Shabbat meal of roast chicken and all the trimmings. (A vegetarian entree will be available if requested at time of reservation.) The fee for the dinner is set at $11 per adult and $8 per child (children two and younger are free). Following dinner, we will remain in the social hall for some more Shabbat Zmirot (singing), story-telling, and fun. Make your plans for dinner now as the reservation deadline is February 17th. (Please note that we do not want to rush through dinner and our

Shabbat experience. We will be wel­coming Shabbat before dinner with a Kabbalat Shabbat Service at 6:00 pm. Kaddish will be read at the conclu­sion of this service. THERE WILL BE NO 8:00 PM SERVICE IN THE SANC­TUARY ON FEBRUARY 20th.) All are invited to join us for dinner and/or the Service.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27TH A SOCIAL ACTION SHABBAT SERVICE WITH GUEST SPEAKER

BARBARA KAVADIAS Executive Director NJ Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice "Holy Work: Preserving the Right to Choose" We are delighted to welcome to our com­munity Barbara Kavadias, Executive Director of the New Jersey Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice. On this 25 anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the historic Supreme Court ruling which pre­served a woman's right to choose, Barbara will speak on Holy Work: Preserving the Right to Choose.

Barbara Kavadias has been active in women's issues and preserving the right to choose for much of her life. She was a founder in 1976 of L.A.T.E.R. (Legal Abortion 'tis Every woman's Right), a stu­dent group she helped develop into a statewide coalition to stop a bill denying state funds for abortions in Wisconsin . She was later appointed by Wisconsin's governor to the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention and Services Board. She cur­rently services on the National board of the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice.

Ms. Kavadias is also active in Jewish life. She just finished her term as President of the National Council of Jewish Women­West Morris Section, and is immediate past chair of the Steering Committee for Connections, a project of the Jewish Education Association of the MetroWest Federation.

Mark Your Calendars For These Exciting Upcoming

Spring Events

March 15th Har Sinai Hosts

"SUNDAY BRUNCH WITH RICHARD KIND"

March 2Oth-22nd Scholar-In-Residence Weekend

RABBI BERNARD ZLOTOWITZ

The UAHC's Senior Scholar will be presenting

"Your Bubbe's Judaism", "How To Dig The Bible Through Archaeology", and more ....

Monday, March 30th A Community-Wide Kick-Off

Event In Celebration of Israel's 50th Birthday

Bat Sheva Dance Company McCarter Theater, Princeton

Winter Snow Closings?

WBCB 1490 FM

WHWH 1350 AM

WPST 97.5 FM

and CHECK the Temple answering machine.

The "ARTS AT BAR SINAI '98" Continues

[h.. ARTS Sunday, April 5th, at 7:30 PM

� AT HAR SINAI DIXIELAND JAZZ NIGHT

with Art Frank and The Ambassadors of Dixieland

(Supper, included in the price of $18, will be served at 6:00 PM.)

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ADULT LEARNING FOR JEWISH LIVING

TExT STUDY IN HEBREW Several members of our congregation have indicated an inter­est in doing some study of texts with the rabbi in Hebrew. If you are interested in joining our group, please call the rabbi. While fluency in Hebrew, or a yeshiva background, is not a prerequisite, an ability to read Hebrew is necessary. Together, we'll decide an area of interest.

EACH FRIDAY MORNING IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

SHABBAT SERVICES AT GREENWOOD HOUSE

Join rabbi and cantor every Friday from 10:30 to 11:00 AM at Greenwood House for a Shabbat Service with the residents. This brief service is meaningful to the residents, many of whom are still members of our congregation. They enjoy even a brief visit with other members of our congregation.

EVERY TuESDAY IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY

LUNCH AND LEARN WITH THE RABBI CONTINUES

"Bad Things and Good People/Why Do The Innocent Suffer: A Fresh Look At Job" Join us each Tuesday at the Temple for our weekly Lunch and Learn with the Rabbi. We eat from noon 'till 12:30, and then study and discuss for approximately an hour, generally con­cluding by 1:30. We are currently reading together the Book of Job, the great classic from the Bible that addresses the chal­lenge of theodicy, or why bad things happen to good people. Our group now ranges from 15-25 people; newcomers are always welcome. You can bring your own lunch, or call the Temple by 10:00 am Tuesday morning, and we'll be happy to make a sandwich for you. Call us if you have any questions.

INTERFAITH DIALOGUE: "JOSEPH AND IDS BROTHERS" TuESDAY, JANUARY 27TH AT lIAR SINAI TEMPLE

THuRSDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH AT GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH

BOTH DATES FROM 7:30 • 9:30 PM

Joseph and his brothers is the theme for this years interfaith bible study group sponsored by the West Ward Interfaith Alliance. Har Sinai Temple is a founding member of the Interfaith Alliance. This year we will read the stories of Joseph and his brothers, found in the book of Genesis, chapters 37-50. Our first discussion will take place on Tuesday, January 27, at Har Sinai; on February 19, we will meet at Grace Lutheran Church. All are invited and encouraged to attend this won­derful program of dialogue and learning. For more informa­tion, please feel free to call the Rabbi.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1sT SUPER SUNDAY SPONSORED BY THE UNITED JEWISH FEDERATION OF

PRINCETON MERCER BUCKS

On Sunday, February 1st, our Federation will be holding its annual Super Sunday telethon. This is the largest volunteer effort of their annual campaign to raise money for social ser­vices in Israel, throughout the world and right here in our tri­county area. Greenwood House, the Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Family and Children's Service, as well as our own Har Sinai Temple Religious School Program, will ben­efit directly from your generosity. If you have not already con­tributed to this year's campaign, we hope that you will support the efforts of our community's umbrella organization when you are called on Super Sunday!

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH AT 2:00 PM WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM BOOK CLUB

VICTOR PERERA's "THE CROSS AND THE PEAR TREE"

HOME OF SYLVIA ARoNIS

Join on us Wednesday, February 4, at 2pm at the home of Sylvia Aronis, 865 Lower Ferry Road (#321), Trenton, as we discuss The Cross and the Pear Tree: A Sephardic

Journey by Victor Perera. In this wonderful and moving meditation on identity and roots, Victor Perera recounts the personal journey of a Sephardic Jew as he probes the history of his ancestors on their flight from persecution from the Iberian Peninsula to Europe, Central America, and the Holy Land, and profiles the family's many strong characters.

Join us for an afternoon of friendship and fellowship as we learn together about the Sephardic experience and share together our reactions to Perera's narrative. Copies of the book are available at the Temple library. We ask you to please RSVP to the Temple office, 609-392-7143, or to Sylvia at 609-883-5636, so that all the necessary preparations can be made.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, AT 8:00 PM

HOME STUDY GROUP

Philosophies of Contemporary Judaisms

Our home study group will meet again on Wednesday evening, February 11th, at the home of Barbara and David Goldberg" in Lawrenceville. This year's topic is The Philosophies of

Contemporary Judaisms. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist Judaisms. And, what's the difference between Orthodox and Hasidism. Who were Mordecai Kaplan, Abraham Joshua Heschel, and Martin Buber. These are just some of the topics we are reading about and discussing this year. In February, we will be addressing "What Does It Mean To Be Conservative Jew Today?" Our Home Study Group program is open to all adult members of our congregation. We meet once a month in each other's homes for an evening of learning and fellowship. Please join the group on the 11th, and/or to get directions to their home, by RSVPing to the Goldbergs at 609-882-6074.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, AT 3:00 PM

A PLAy READING FROM THE PASSAGE THEATER COMPANY

JOSEPH METZGER'S "THE SECOND GENERATION"

On Sunday, February 15th, Har Sinai will be hosting Trenton's own Passage Theater Company in the presentation of a "play reading" of "The Second Generation," a new work by play­wright Joshua Metzger. "The Second Generation" tells the story of a young Orthodox rabbi and the emotional and intel­lectual issues he faces as he comes up against a secular society. With the playwright and director in attendance, the reading by several professional Equity actors will be followed by what promises to be an interesting and exciting critical discussion of the play" A $5.00 donation fee to cover expenses will be asked and refreshments will be served. For further information, con­tact Chair people Nancy Fine (215-493-8333) or Judy Mann (2150493-2079).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH, AT 2:00 PM SHABBAT SERVICE AT CARTERET ARMs

Last Call To ••••••

Residents of the Carteret Arms, 333 West State Street, are invited to join the Rabbi and Cantor for the monthly Erev Shabbat Service and Oneg for an hour of fellowship, worship and discussion. The group will meet in February at the apart­ment of Sy lvia Greenwald; members and non- members are invited to attend.

INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM CLASS Are you interested in learning more about the fundamentals of Judaism. Was the last time you studied about our tradition when you were preparing for Bar or Bat Mitzvah? Are you thinking of converting to Judaism, or just want to know more about the Holidays, Jewish History, theology, beliefs and basic practices. Then we have the class for you.

eEhEBRBTE ISRBE((S 50th annlVERSBRY

In ISRBEh With RBBBI STRaUS

3ulv 19th - Bugust 2nd, 1998

Introduction to Judaism is a 12 week class, sponsored by the Delaware Valley Board of Rabbi's. The class will meet at the Jewish Community Center in Ewing, on Tuesday evenings beginning on March 3rd and continuing through late May. The class, which will meet from 7:30 to 9:00 PM, will be taught by several of our community's Rabbis and Cantors. The cost of the class is $90; this includes all of the books and materials, and an optional Hebrew Class, which will meet from 9-pm. For further information, or to register, please call the Rabbi.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN FEBRUARY

The following committees have set dates to meet during the months of January and February. If you would like to become a part of the working process by joining a committee, please call the Temple office and let us know that you would like to attend. Except where noted, every meeting takes place at 7:30 PM at Temple: Monday, February 2nd: HIGH HOPES AUCTION COM­MITTEE (Linda Palsky, Lynn Pilot, and Ron Sussman, Chair people) Monday, February 9th: BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE (Richard Brenner, chair) Tuesday, February 10th: BOARD OF JEWISH ED at Princeton Jewish Center Monday, February 23rd: EDUCATION COMMITTEE (Laurie Kruger Azer and Lisa Kimmelman, Chair people)

To Is.eam more Bbout ThIs Exciting Bdueruure. Please eall Rabbi Straus

at Temple. 609-39�-7143.

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REPORT BY RABBI LIZ ROLLE

The December break was welcomed by all, not least of whom were our students who merrily collected their Chanukah gelt in var­ious forms! It is good to take a break, get a little breath of fresh air and a fresh perspective to launch the second half of the Religious School year. We are well underway again with much yet to learn and look forward to.

Before we look ahead, though, just a glance back. Thanks to our Kindergarten and Second Grade students for the lovely addition of their singing to our Family Service for Chanukah. And, of course, to Mrs. Sacks, Ms. Levy, Mrs. Neuman, Mrs. Saul and Mrs. Orland for making sure everyone knew just what to do.

On January lOth, our Sixth Graders held their annual Shul-In. Fun and learning combined as students made their own tal­litot, had ice cream sundaes and spent an hour at the JCC gym. Some even got some sleep! Thanks to Mrs. Maldonato for putting it together and to Mike for staying the night, making breakfast, and helping it all happen just as it was planned.

On January 11th, students in Grades 7- 10 were treated to an amazing performance. Sponsored by Living Voices, we watched a one-man show, "The Right To Dream" about a young black man in the South during the Civil Rights struggle of the sixties. Parents were invited to join students and many were seen weeping at the intensity of the story as it unfolded. Students were sim­ilarly impressed as they sat in rapt silence during the presentation.

Now-on to the future! Our Third through Seventh Graders have prepared to sing with Cantor Jeff Klepper at our Friday evening service on January 23rd. Singers should arrive at 6:00 for pizza and rehearsal. During the service, our Third Graders will be presented with their very own copies of our prayerbook, Gates of Prayer. Third Graders who are not singing with Cantor Klepper must arrive by 7:00 for our 7:30 service.

On Sunday morning, January 25th, the Third Grade comes together again for our PACT 3 program, "What Size Shoe Does God Wear?", with guest educator Irene Bolton.

On February 8th, our Second Graders will have their PACT program. As Tu BiShevat approaches, we will be considering our connections with nature, here and in Israel.

Fourth Grade will soon be receiving invitations to an Old-Fashioned Shabbat Dinner for their Shabbat evening on February 20th. The entire Congregation is invited to join with the Fourth Grade as they lead us in welcoming Shabbat with song and foo�

On February 21st, our Kindergarten will participate in a very special PACT Havdalah Pajama Party! Wow!

The Confirmation program is entering a very exciting period. On January 30th- February 1st, our Ninth and Tenth Graders

are going to Washington, D.C. with students from Beth Chaim in Princeton Junction. On February 1st, the Eighth Grade will be taking a field trip. On February 8th, Ninth and Tenth Graders will have a guest presentation by Leslie Kallus, M.S.W. of the Anti- Defamation League. Parents are also welcome. On March 1st, a Tenth Grade Confirmation Parents Meeting will be held at 8:30 AM prior to the 9:00 presentation by Rabbi Mark Powers from Jews For Judaism. Parents are again invited to remain for the program.

For our littlest students, the Torah 'n' Tots Club meets on January 31st to look forward to Tu BiShevat and on February 28th to seriously consider Purim! Join us for a short service, singing, crafts, and a story.

A happy, healthy, and Jewishly educational 1998 to all.

REMEMBER: NO SCHOOL ON FEBRUARY 15th AND 16th.

KESHER DmECTORY Is ON-LINE

High School juniors and seniors looking for informa­

tion about Jewish life on campuses across the conti­

nent will want to check out the Kesher Directory of

more than 500 Reform college students who are ready

and willing to answer questions about their own cam­

puses. The Kesher Directory is available in a printed

form (from Rabbi Jonathan Klein at 914-987-6359

or E-mail KESHER@Warwick.net) or on the new

college web site http://www.KesherNet.com.

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COLLEGE CONVENTION: MARCH 26-29

College students from across North America will

spend four action-packed days in Washington DC,

March 26-29, when they'll meet senators and con­

gressmen, study Jewish texts, socialize III

Georgetown, worship, and engage in leadership

workshops with the Reform movement's leaders.

The sixth annual KESHER College Convention is

sponsored by the UARC College Education

Department and HUC. For information, call Rabbi

Jonathan Klein at 914-987-6359 or E-mail

KESHER@Warwick.net.

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE by Mary Kirsch, co-Chairperson

JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCn. MITzvAH DAY

MARCH 29, 1998

Har Sinai will again this year be participating in the JCRC Mitzvah Day in Pennsylvania . Two types of activities are offered this day, those just for Har Sinai Temple members and community-wide activities open to anyone. You may sign up for either type of activity.

Har Sinai Temple Members Only

Aark: A center for rehabilitation of wildlife in Newtown, this organization will have some spring clean-up pro­jects ready which are appropriate for grade school children and older as well as adults of all ages. (Joan Henschel, Coordinator)

Delaware Canal Clean-Up: The Friends of the Delaware Canal has designated a portion of the canal in the MorrisvillelYardleylWashington Crossing area for our clean-up crew. The exact area will be pinpointed in late February. This job is appropriate for children of all ages and adults. (Mary Kirsch, Coordinator)

Community-Wide Projects County Park Clean-Up: Appropriate for children of

all ages and adults. Bike-A- Thon: Held in Tyler State Park, this event is

appropriate for children of all ages and adults. Bucks County Habitat For Humanity : This activi­

ty is restricted to individuals at least 16 or older.

• Your Excitine Sip-Up Sheet ... will be arriving soon in your mailbox. Just check off how you want to spend part of this won­derful family day and mail it back.

ONGOING PROJECTS

Route One Meals Hot meal preparation and delivery for families housed

UPCOMING FROM RENAISSANCE

Sunday , March 29th A Matinee Performance

"An Inspector Calls" by J.B_ Priestly

Yardley Community Center Chairperson: Ann Grossman

Sunday, April 19th- Friday , April 24th RENAISSANCE GoES To SAVANNAH & CHARLESTON

Chairperson: Harriet Gould

Thursday, May 14th Bus TRIP To NEW YORK CITY

Museum of Jewish Heritage and Old Jewish New York Chairperson: Ruth Levine

Sunday, June 7th 6th Annual Ethnic Dinner

A GREEK FEAsT

Chair people: Mort and Jean Goldstein

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in the motels on the Route One corridor on the first Thursday

of each month continues. The assistance of all congregation

members who have so faithfully volunteered to cook, pack, and

deliver meals is truly appreciated .. . But, new volunteers are

always welcome. Please call Randi Lawrie (215-493-918 1) or

the Temple office (609-392-7143) if you want to help out.

Children's Parties We will again this year invite the children who live in

the Route One motels to share our Purim Celebration with us.

Also, we have preliminary plans for a second party for children

from the local community. These parties have always have

been very successful and a lot of fun for both the children and

the volunteers who assist. If you would like to spend some

time, either planning activities or helping out on the day of the

part or both, please call Beth Brobst (609-896-1960), Karin

Surkin (215-493-6003), or the Temple Office to add your name

to the list.

CROP Walk

The Committee has had several discussions with the

local coordinator of the CROP Walk, an event held every spring

in the Trenton area as a response to hunger, as a possible sub­

stitute for the Race Against Hunger. This walk is well-orga­

nized with police marshals at major cross roads. It leaves from

Blessed Sacrament, down the street on Bellevue Avenue, and

follows a route to State Street, to the Old Barracks and back,

for a total of 6. 2 miles. Pledges are received for miles walked

and the funds are distributed among national and local groups.

It is our understanding that we can select which groups will

receive our pledges. More details will follow.

Next Social Action Committee Meeting: Sunday, January 25th, at 9:00 am

JUDAICA SHOP For the past twelve years, the Sisterhood of Har Sinai

Temple has been most fortunate in having its lovely and very necessary Judaica Shop firmly in the capable hands of Chair people Thelma Feldman, Daisy Garfunkel and Ann Grossman. Over the past six months, Daisy has retired, Thelma (and Larry) moved to Indianapolis, and Ann, having carried on alone through a hectic Chanukah season, is now resigning her position as sole proprietor of our Shop. We are greatly indebted to all three dedicated women for their service to Har Sinai through their devotion to our store.

N ow, the question must be raised: "Will Har Sinai Continue To Have A Judaica Shop?" One person has indicat­ed a willingness to co-chair in this position; however, we real­ly need two or three seriously committed people to share the job which requires time for buying, displaying, pricing and tagging, inventory, record-keeping, and open store hours. We are looking for volunteers interested in keeping our Judaica Shop exciting, interesting, and available.

If you are interested in finding out more about what is involved in taking on this rewarding responsibility, please call Ann Grossman at 215-493-3450.

HAPpy JANUARY BmTHDAYs

2 - Jourdan Wexler - 6 yrs 3 - Lindsay Scarola - 7 yrs 4 - Brandon Ostrow - 4 yrs

Mollie Arye - 10 yrs John Waldman - 8 yrs

5 - Alex Sherman - 8 yrs 8 - Jacob Keats - 4 yrs

Robert Wexler - 8 yrs 10 - Adam Levine - 13 yrs

Dylan Kady - 6 yrs 11 - Cameron Ellenbogen - 10 yrs

Leo Gottlieb - 10 yrs 12 - Allison Donohue - 12 yrs

Lauren Meservie - 11 yrs 13 - Alexander Pepperman -10 yrs 14 - Scot Lawrie - 9 yrs 15 - Sara Kirsch - 13 yrs

Alison Dembe - 13 yrs 16 - Jesse Markward - 12 yrs 17 - Keith Traffican - 7 yrs 18 - JeDDa Dodds - 9 yrs 23 - Stacey Pastorella - 11 yrs 24 - Matthew Klein - 6 yrs 25 - Chad Bernstein - 12 yrs 26 - Sara Sachs - 2 yrs 27 - Kyle Weiss - 11 yrs 30 - Abigail Hawk - 6 yrs 31 - Jacob Vandenburgh - 8 yrs

HAPpy FEBRUARY BmTHDAYs

2 - Caryn Pastorella - 4 yrs 3 - Joshua Garber - 12 yrs 6 - Brooke Shaffer - 7 yrs 9 - Amanda Cohn - 13 yrs

Joel Straus - 4 yrs 16 - Marc Biros - 8 yrs 17 - Adena Schwartz - 12 yrs

Evan Sacks - 7 yrs 18 - Elizabeth Kamens - 12 yrs 23 - Kaitlin Kline - 2 yrs 24 - Jarad Rosenberg - 10 yrs

Leah Ellenbogen - 13 yrs 25 - Jamie Waldman - 10 yrs

SPECIAL JANUARY BmTHDAYS

4 - Edith Joseph 6 - Henry Glazer 8 - Janis Kind 9 - Charlotte Millner

10 - Gus Gellens 12 - Florence Power 23 - Lester Klein

SPECIAL FEBRUARY BmTHDAYS

3 - Dr. Norman Coopersmith 4 - Robert Cohen 7 - Joseph Hochman

14 - Irvin Millner 21 - Eva Adelberg 25 - Helene Deitz 26 - Rhoda Brenner

Bulletin Board SIGNIFICANT JANUARY ANNIvERSARIES

1 - Edna & Joseph Hochman - 69 yrs 11 - Norma & Fred Byer - 56 yrs 19 - Jean & Morton Goldstein - 51 yrs 20 - Maxene & Saul Feinberg - 52 yrs 24 - Ruth & Elliot Epner - 40 yrs 26 - Carol & Berton Gunter - 30 yrs

ONEG SHABBAT SPONSORS

DECEMBER

Mark and Shelly Kasrel sponsored an Oneg Shabbat in honor of their daughter, Jaclyn, who became a Bat Mitzvah.

Morris Cohen and Robin Fogel sponsored an Oneg Shabbat in honor of their daughter, Abby, who became a Bat Mitzvah.

Vivian Greenberg sponsored the Oneg Sha�bat in honor of her grandson, Peter HUgIck, who became a Bar Mitzvah.

Karen and Laurent Levy sponsored an Oneg in honor of the babynaming of their daughter, Elianna.

PuLPIT FLOWERS

DECEMBER

5 - Mark and Shelly Kasrel, in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Jaclyn.

12 - �orris Cohen and Robin Fogel, ill honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Abby.

19 - Vivian Greenberg, in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of her grandson, Peter Hugick.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Cindy and David Farber, who live in Cranbury, and their sons Adam almost 17, and Jon, 20 y�ars old

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Diana and Art Bowers, residents of Yardley, and their sons, David, 6th Grade, and Kevin, who lives in New York City.

HIGH HOLIDAY APPEAL DONORS

Special Thank You To The Following Donors To This Year's High Holiday Appeal Campaign Whose Contributions Were Received After Publication Of The List In The December Publicity Mailing:

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Dr. Norman and Rosly n Coopersmith Rose and Aaron Dashow

Mrs. Dorothy Loewenthal

TREE OF LIFE

In Honor Of Bar Mitzvah

Aaron Moshe Goldberg January 24, 1998

Debra & Daniel Goldberg

MAzEL Tov To ..• Dr. Richard and Joanne Hochman on the December 30th birth of their

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grandson, Peter William Hochman, son of Amanda and James Hochman ... mazel tov also to Great Grandparents , Dr. Joseph and Helene Deitz and Edna and Joseph Hochman.

Joyce and Peter Heisen on the engagement of their son, Christopher, to Laura Diamond . . . Christopher had just finished directing his fIrst fIlm a romantic comedy called "My

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Engagement Party"

IN MEMORIAM

May we extend our deepest sympathy in remembering

Benjamin A. Spiegel Father of

Dr. Edward Spiegel

B'NAI MITzvAH JANUARY & FEBRUARY

AARON

GOLDBERG

AMANDA

COHN

lIAR SINAI THANKs ••••

... a standing ovation for the irrepressible Abby Katz, for the especially ambitious and superb job she did as chairperson of this· year's very successful Sisterhood sponsored 16th Annual Chanukah Family Shabbat Dinner on December 19th .... the over 150 people who turned out for this traditional Har Sinai festive occasion are still talking about Abbie's latkes ... if you missed them, you missed something speciaIL .. special thanks to Mort Goldstein for his super fine carving skills .... to Abby's superb com­mittee, Beth, Cara & Allison Brobst, Susan Feinberg, Randi Flax, Nancy Friedman, Pam Katten, Ina Katz, Richard Katz, Nancy Levine, Debbie Mannella, Gail Reiss, and Jill Shaffer, for a very special evening at Har Sinai.

.. .Art and Roberta Frank, chairpeople of the "Arts At Har Sinai" Committee, for coor­dinating the December 7th evening of won­derful music, "Brass At Its Best" ... Nora Erlichman and her committee for prepar­ing the reception which followed ... and a spe­cial thank you to Jean and Mort Goldstein for their donation of the selection of wonderful cakes offered at the reception.

... Robin and Chris Kemper, for hosting the December meeting, and Edi and Bill

wJoseph for the January meeting, of the fdome Study Group.

... Sylvia Lavinthal, for lending her home "for the December Shabbat Service, and Ruth Siegel for the January Shabbat Service, at the Carteret Arms apartments. ... Ann Grossman, chairperson of the Judaica Shop, for the many hours she and her volunteers worked to keep the Shop open for Chanukah shopping in late

Har Sinai Temple Founded 1857 Affiliated with the Union of

American Hebrew Congregations President

Howard Welt Vice Presidents:

Renee Wolfson • Arthur Frank Stephen Cickay • Janis Kind

Treasurer Richard Kwasny

Recording Secretary Martin BIoomenthal

Financial Secretary Jeffrey Passis

HSTY Presidents Seth Laderman & Jonathan Schor

Rabbi David E. Straus Cantor David S. Wisnia

Cantor Emeritus Marshall M. Glatzer

Religious School Director Rabbi Liz Rolle

Administrator: Laura Reiser

Youth Advisors Dan Finkle and Jessica Weiner

November and December ... thanks to the women who helped her, Joan Bernstein, Beth Brobst, Ruth Edelman, Irene Fessler, Ruth Harris, Robin Kemper, Lorell Levy, Debbie Mannella, Marsha Miller, Judy Millner, Vicki Seiler, Eve Solow, Marlene Troll, Marilyn Weinstein, and Sue Wexler.

... Fay and Henry Schragger, for so gra­ciously hosting the December 17th Book Review sponsored by our Women For Reform Judaism.

... Glenn Palsky, chairman, for organizing the Blood Drive at the Temple on December 14th and those who donated: Edward Bernstein, Marshall Bernstein, Linda Bolder, Martin Deitchman, David Feinberg, Nancy Feldman, Richard Finkelstein, Daniel Goldberg, Allen Gorski, Joseph Keats, Michael Keats, Robin Kemper, Mary Kirsch, Amy Levine, Lynda Meshkov, Dennis Malinger, Larry Miller, Glenn Palsky, Emily Rose, Judith Seelig, Ronald Smith, Lisa Stinger, Susan Wexler.

... Nancy Levine and Hope Kadesh, for co­chairing the Shovavim and Junior Youth Group Combined Family Ice Skating party on January 11th.

.. .Anne and Martin Bloomenthal, Renee Egan, Phyllis Malinger, and Karin and Dan Surkin, for chaperoning the Confirmation class trip to Philadelphia on December 14th.

... Harriet Gould and Ann Grossman, for organizing the sold-out bus trip to Philadelphia for the spectacular January 24th concert at the CoreStates Center which brought together the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Israeli Philharmonic.

Har Sinai Temple 491 Bellevue Avenue Trenton, NJ 08618-4598 (609) 392-7143 www.harsinai.org

... the 6th Grade Parents who helped chap­erone during the all-night 6th Grade "Shul­In" at Temple on January IOth ... and to Neila Cader and everyone at the Jewish Community Center for their cooperation organizing the JCC segment of that long evening's program.

... Robin Levinson, for supplying refresh­ments for the December 'Thrah 'N 'Thts pro- . gram.

... our Kindergarten and Second Grade classes, their teachers, Bev Levy, Susan Neuman, Baru Saul, and Marilyn Orland, and Songleader Susan Sacks, for the beautiful job they did leading the Chanukah Family Service on December 19th .... and to all the members of the Har Sinai Family Choir for their contributions to the merriment of the Chanukah Dinner.

... all our School Students for their dona­tions of Food and Gifts for our three holiday gift projects. More than 50 gifts were donat­ed for our adopted family and many more were sent to the Stuyvesant Avenue Mini-station for children in the neighborhood ... thanks to Janet Rosenzweig for helping us find the appro­priate outlet for our gifts .. especial thanks to the 5th and 7th Grades for their generosi­ty for our "adopted" family. In addition to many gifts, games and toys, the family also received a radio/CD player for their home ... thanks to Beth Brobst for coordi­nating this mitzvah.

... Janice Blumberg, Susan Cickay, Mary Kirsch, and Lynda Meshkov, who worked on the Holiday Food Baskets put together for the women and their children supported by Womanspace.

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TEMPLE MEMORIAL FUND TRINA BYER: Nonna & Fred Byer DAVID DEITZ: Dr. Joseph & Helene Deitz ELAINE DORF: The Blattner Family, The Kaplan Family, The Miller Family DINKEY DEITZ FREIDMAN: Dr. & Mrs. Joseph R. Deitz EDITH LEVY GELLENS: Gus Gellens SARAH GELLENS: Gus Gellens JUDITH ROME GLASSMAN: Eileen & Larry Rome ANN GLATZER: Andrea & Patrick Bradley, Patty & Adolf Herst, Alwine Neuhof, Tassi & Philip Tuniman FANNY KOHN: Evelyn Rifkin ROSE LEVY: Gus Gellens ADOLPH LOEWENTHAL: Dorothy Loewenthal DR. HAROLD MOSES: Sylvia Greenwald BELOVED HUSBAND, ALEX NEUHOF: Alwine Neuhof HARVEY SILVERSTEIN: Audrey & Clive Klatzkin, Joel, Rose, Jarod and Rachel Rosenberg JANE G. WISE: Shifra & Morris Siegel

TEMPLEFUND In Memory Of: AL ABRAMSON: Roberta & Ronnie Muchnick FATHER OF MARLYN ABRAMSON: Roberta & Ronnie Muchnick SUZANNE BEHAR: Lori Muchnick DR. A WILLIAM BLUMBERG: Judith & Carl Blumberg JOSEPH EINGORN: Laurie & Steve Miller DINKEY FRIEDMAN: Biff & Jerry Montana MY MOTHER, EDITH GELLENS: Ross S. Siegel ANN GLATZER: Ellen Keats & Irv Goldstein, Joan Sibner ALBERT GOLD: Dr. Gilbert Gold LENA GOLD: Dr. Gilbert Gold ANN GLATZER: Carleen & Len Brown,Saly Glassman RUTH GREENFIELD: Gertrude & Morris Greenfield MARJORIE JACOBS: Janis Kind, June & Leo Postel EDYTHE B. KODY: Susan Kody BROTHER, DR. ARTHUR RANDELMAN: Evelyn Rifkin YETTA SHAPIRO: Gertrude & Morris Greenfield DINAH SHATZ: Ruth & Marvin

Chamlin DONALD N. SHEFF: Mary & Bertram Sheff HARVEY SILVERSTEIN: Judy & Richard Gordon JOAN SOLOW: Roberta & Ronnie Muchnick In Honor Of: IN APPRECIATION OF ELIZABETH BAKER: Rose & Aaron Dashow BIRTH OF OUR FIRST GREAT GRANDCHILD, PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Dr. Joseph & Helene Deitz BIRTH OF PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Judy & ROn Sussman CHARLOTTE & HERBERT LEVIN'S 45TH ANNIVERSARY: Gladys & Albert Berkelhammer BIRTH OF JASON MICHAEL LEVIN: Gladys & Albert Berkelhammer . BUD RODNEY'S 60TH BIRTHDAY: Joanne & Joel Namm

RABBI'S FUND In Memory Of: MARTHA ECKSTEIN: Fedora Rosen SIGMUND ECKSTEIN; Fedora . Rosen HARRY A. .GARB: Jane & Ben Thomas JUDITH ROME GLASSMAN: Sylvia Lavinthal In Honor Of: IN APPRECIATION: Audrey & Clive Klatzkin RABBI'S BIBLE CLASS: Susan Blumberg OUR DAUGHTER, ABBY BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH: . Robin Fogel & Morris Cohen BIRTH OF OUR GRANDSON, PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Joanne & Richard Hochman OUR GRANDSON, PETER HUGICK BECOMING A BAR MITZVAH: Vivian & Stan Greenberg OUR DAUGHTER, JACLYN BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH: Shelly & Mark Kasrel OUR DAUGHTER, SARA . BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH: Mary & Irwin Kirsch JANIS KIND'S SPECIAL BIRTHDAY: Sylvia Lavinthal OUR DAUGHTER, RISA'S ALIYAH: Tobi & David Pincus

CANTOR'S FUND In Memory Of: FATHER, WILLIAM FREY: Bea &

Sam Frey ANN GLATZER: Sheila & Paul Davidow, Jacqueline Rande1man IDA HANDIS: Norma & Ida Byer CHARLOTTE MESHLOvrrZ: Carol &Seymour Heneberg MY MOTHER, BERTHA RESSLER: Daisy GarfunkeL BENJAMIN SPIEGEL: Lois & Arthur Stern LOUIS DAVID STARK: Natalie & Amel Stark ABE WEINBERG: Martin Weinberg In Honor Of: OUR GRANDSON, PETER HUGICK BECOMING A BAR MlTLVAH: Vivian & Stan Greenberg OUR DAUGHTER NIKKI BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH: Laurie & Steve Miller OUR DAUGHTER MICHELLE BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH: Amy & Edward Spiegel

PRAYERBOOK FUND In Memory Of: FATHER, MORRIS DAVIDOW: Evelyn Minschwaner JEAN FAGELMAN: Harriet & Sherman Gould JESS FAGELMAN: Harriet & Sherman Gould FAY FARRAR: Laura & Jim Reiser BELOVED MOTHER & GRANDMOTHER, EDNA GARB: Jane & Ben Thomas SADIE GOLDSTEIN: Jean & Morton Goldstein MARJORIE JACOBS: Nora Erlichman MEYER H. KOHN: Jean & Morton Goldstein HUSBAND, ARTHUR RANDELMAN: Jacqueline Randehilan GLORIA SCHERER: Nancy & Rober Schenkel JAMES J. SIEGLE: Ruth G. Siegle HARVEY SILVERSTEIN: Janis & Jerry Dorland ALVIN TABACK: Randi & Neil Flax BELOVED HUSBAND & FATHER SAMUEL WIENER: Lolie, Susan, &. Harvey Wiener

CHILDREN'S PRAYERBOOK FUND In Memory Of: HARVEY SILVERSTEIN: Lisette & Hank Siegel

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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1998, cont.

SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUND

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In Memory Of: EDITH MINDEL: Ruth & Allen Levine HARVEY SILVERSTEIN: Ruth & Allen Levine In Honor Of: BIRTH OF PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Ruth & Allen Levine BIRTH OF JASON LEVIN: Ruth & Allen Levine HARRIET & SHERMAN'S WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Ruth & Allen Levine

LIBRARY FUND

In Memory Of: RICHARD M. REDNOR: Beverly & Barry Rednor

MUSICFUND

In Memory Of: ANN GLATZER: Ellin & Stuart Hirsch, Laura & Jim Reiser, Lila & Morton Rosenthal IN APPRECIATION: Bonita Glasshofer In Honor Of: ARTHUR FRANK'S SPEEDY & . COMPLETE RECOVERY: Nancy & Je1fFine DONNA & STEPHAN , GOLDSTEIN'S 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Jean & Morton Goldstein DR. JOSEPH J. KLINE'S BIRTHDAY: Bernice & Eugene Kline DR. GLENN & LINDA PALSKY'S 20TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Jean & Morton Goldstein DR. SAUL & RENEE WOLFSON'S 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Jean & Morton Goldstein

ROBERT H. BLOOM SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor Of: DOROTHY GLOGOFF'S GRANDDAUGHTER,ANDREA GLOGOFF'S MARRIAGE: Deborah Bard

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

PROGRAM F.UND

In Honor Of: . ROSE ABRAMS'S 85TH BIRTHDAY: Hope & Stuart Kadesh BIRTH OF PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Grad ROSE & NAT KADESH WEDDING

ANNIVERSARY: Hope, Stu, Brett, Chad Kadesh

ADULT PROGRAM & LEARNING FUND In Memory Of: ELAINE DORF: Judy & Richard Gordon BELOVED HUSBAND, CORNELIUS KAPLAN: Fay Kaplan

YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: MAYNARD S. BARKER: Richard Barker In Honor Of: OUR NEPHEW, ALEX JOSHUA BOLDER'S CONSECRATION: Aunt Avril, Uncle Ivan, Ross & Danielle Lambersky BIRTH OF PETER WILLAM HOCHMAN: Suzi & Richard Troll·

. BIRTH OF OUR GREAT GRAND­SON, PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Dr.Joseph & Helene Deitz PETER HUGICK BECOMING A BAR MTIZV AH: Lolle Wiener BIRTH OF JASON MICHAEL LEVIN: Lolie Wiener

ISRAEL SPECIAL PROJECTS

FUND , In Memory Of:

IDA FLEISHER: Jill & Ariel Schwartz BELOVED MOTHER, PEARL KIESLER: Lolie Wiener

STEPHANIE MANN MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of: JEAN BLECKER LEVIN: Charlotte & Herbert Levine JOSEPH J. LEVIN: Charlotte & Herbert Levine RENEE'S BELOVED FATHER, ABRAHAM SIGMAN: Renee & Saul Wolfson RENEE'S BELOVED MOTHER, IDA SIGMAN: Renee & Saul Wolfson HELEN SNELLENBE, RG: Becky & Jimmy Levy OUR FATHER, G. HENRY WESTON: Betsy Weston & Lynn Pilot IN HONOR OF: MARK & SHIRLEY GALE'S SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY: Stan & Olene Gale BIRTH OF JOANNE & RICHARD HOCHMAN'S FIRST GRANDCHILD, PETER WILLIAM HOCHMAN: Ruth & Marvin Charnlin, Judy & Lowell Mann ' MR. & MRS. JULIUS

ROSENWALD,II'S 60TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Becky & Jimmy, Jonny, & Rachel Levy RENEE & SAUL WOLFSON'S 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Judy & Lowell Mann

SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Memory 0(: EVELYN BELT: Lila & Morton Rosenthal ANN GLATZER: Lisa & Simon Kimmelman HARRY KERNES: Howard Greenberg

, SAMUEL M. ROSENTHAL: Lila & Morton Rosenthal ROSAMOND SELZER: Ann Martignetti DENA STRULETZ: Howard Greenberg In Honor Of: MY SON, PETER HUGICK BECOMING A BAR MITZVAH: Jill Hugick

ENDOWMENT FUND In Honor Of: BIRTH OF DR. JOSEPH & HELENE DEITZ'S FIRST GREAT GRANDCHILD: Dorothy Zorn DONNA & STEPHAN GOLDSTEIN'S 30TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Alice & Howard Welt JACLYN KASREL BECOMING A BAT MITZVAH: Dorothy Zorn BIRTH OF BUNNY & JOE LEVIN'S FIRST GRANDCHILD: Dorothy Zorn

SISTERHOOD GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES:

L IRVING GROSS MEMORIAL FUND In Memory Of: BELOVED SON-IN-LA W, LOREN GARY LAVINE: Evelyn S. Weinstein

RABBI HOLTZBERG

SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory Of: ALBERT GOLD: Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Gold LENA GOLD: Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Gold

SPECIAL NEEDS FUND In Memory Of: BERNARD ARONISS: Ann & Herbert Blume GOLDIE ARONISS: Ann & Herbert Blume