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JEWISH JOURNEYS 5776
A CATALOG OF SERVICES,
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Dates and times are subject to change.
Please check the temple website or call
for the most up to date information.
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester
2125 Westchester Avenue East
Rye, NY 10580
914-967-4382
www.congregationemanuel.org
September 2015
Tishrei 5776
Dear Congregants,
“Why should I…?” In an age when 24 hours just isn’t enough time, when we’re all pulled in
different directions, when we have limitless access to entertainment and education and
information, the essential question that we ask ourselves over and over again is “Why should
I…?” Why should I watch this film? Why should I go to that museum? Why should I
volunteer for that organization? Why should I attend this sporting event? Why should I shop
at that store? “Why?” indeed!
Here at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester, we have the answer to that question. We can
tell you why you should come to a particular service, a certain class, a social event or a
volunteer opportunity. The short answer is: community. In our hyper-digital world where we
connect with people most often by clicking “like” on a Facebook page, the temple offers a
place – a community – that is real, non-digital, authentic, filled with tradition and filled with
like-minded, interesting, enjoyable people. Every time you walk through the doors of our
congregation, you have a chance to connect with old friends and make new ones.
Our icons make it easier than ever to identify the programs, services, classes and events that
will meet your needs and add meaning and connection to life. The categories themselves
answer the question, “Why should I come?”.
Don’t miss the Featured Speakers & Programs section. Scholars to open our minds, cultural
mavens to excite our creativity; we’ve got another wonderful, busy year sure to exceed all of
your expectations. So come, bring friends, and re-discover this wonderful community of
people and the great programs that will engage your mind, heart and spirit.
L’shalom,
Rabbi Howard J. Goldsmith
RABBI’S MESSAGE
REFLECT & ELEVATE
We gather for Shabbat, holy days, festivals, memorial services and life-cycle events to
reflect on the themes of our lives as they echo through our tradition. Through songs
and readings, sermons and theatrics, sharing and quiet, we find our lives uplifted.
STEP-UP & GIVE-BACK
We live in safety and security, with an abundance unimaginable for past generations.
Donating our time and resources to worthy causes shows our gratitude for the plenty
we enjoy. These acts of tikkun olam (repairing the world) allow us to express our
Jewish identity in a fulfilling, important way.
SEEK & DISCOVER
Jewish study leads to vitality that keeps our minds sharp and our souls searching. Rather
than relativism, Judaism confronts us with issues that help to clarify our place in history
and our place in our world. Classes, lectures, text study, book clubs, Single Malt Torah,
and the Women’s Study Group: see what you can discover.
MIX AND MINGLE
The center of our congregation is our sense of community. We celebrate together,
comfort each other, forge friendships and make connections - that is what we can
uniquely offer as a synagogue. Log out of Facebook and connect with friends new and
old in the real world, right here at the temple.
FAMILY TIME
Family is the center of Jewish life. At our temple, your family will spend quality time
together living out the values that we all hold most dear and creating memories that
will last a lifetime. Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester is your family’s antidote to
our fast paced, digital, over-programmed society.
ICON GUIDE
VISION
A Community Dedicated to Celebrating Modern Jewish Life
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester is committed to continuously fostering Reform
Jewish life among all our congregants. There are three essential pillars to realizing this
vision:
Instilling Jewish Values
We are committed to instilling and encouraging the practice of ethical and moral
values. This includes the mission of extending acts of charity within and beyond the
Jewish community.
Worshipping and Reflecting
We encourage active participation in Shabbat and holiday services, and activities as
a means of educating, building Jewish community, and sharing traditions. We aspire
to participatory services attended by all age groups.
Learning and Studying
We believe in studying Torah and texts of our tradition and relating them to the modern world. We embrace the concept of inter-generational study, family
education and chevrutah, study groups of people coming together to learn and
to discuss.
Through the implementation of these three pillars, we hope to strengthen a sense of
community among our geographically diverse and multi-generational congregation.
We welcome all to join us in interpreting Judaism, so that it may continue to be a source
of meaning and inspiration for our time.
CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF WESTCHESTER 2125 WESTCHESTER AVENUE EAST RYE, NEW YORK 10580
WWW.CONGREGATIONEMANUEL.ORG 914-967-4382 T 914-967-0845 F
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
SUSAN AMKRAUT 914-428-3168
President
STUART STERNBERG 914-967-5321 Vice President
TODD SIEGEL 914-686-2354 Vice President
LAWRENCE GRIFF 914-831-7423 Treasurer
GINNY WEISMAN 914-997-0808 Corporate Secretary
TRUSTEES
ADAM BLINDERMAN
PATTY BOTTOMLEY
JOHN CARTON
EMILY COHEN
SHARON COOPER
DARREN FOGEL
LIZ GRILL
RICHARD HECHT
CLIFF KAPLAN
BARBARA MANN
LESLIE MOOK
JILL NOVAK
KAREN QUINN
MICHAEL N. ROSENBLUT
LARRY RUTKOVSKY
BONNIE SHYER
TODD SIEGEL
KEVIN WYMAN
DIRECTORY
SYNAGOGUE STAFF 914-967-4382
HOWARD J. GOLDSMITH, Rabbi ext. 13 [email protected]
MEREDITH STONE, Cantor ext. 19 [email protected] DANIEL S. WOLK, Rabbi Emeritus ext. 11 [email protected]
CHASE FOSTER, Rabbinic Intern ext. 31 [email protected]
ABBIE LEVITT, Temple Administrator ext. 18 [email protected] MARCIE AIUVALASIT, Religious Educator ext. 15 [email protected] JANE DUBRO, Program & Youth Director ext. 21 [email protected] JENNIFER BERMAN, Religious School Assistant ext. 12 [email protected]
LORI BLUBERG, Accountant ext. 16 [email protected]
ENRIQUE TORRES, Director of Facilities ext. 26 [email protected]
OSCAR VELASQUEZ, Custodian ext. 26
KATHY MAYORGA, Custodian ext. 26
KEVIN WALTERS, Organist
CONTENTS
REFLECT & ELEVATE
Page 1 - 2 FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICES
Page 3 - 5 FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICES BY TYPE
Page 6 - 7 HOLIDAY WORSHIP & CELEBRATION
Page 8 YOUNG FAMILIES COMMITTEE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
Page 8 YIZKOR SERVICES
Page 9 B’NEI MITZVAH
Page 9 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
Page 10 SHABBAT MORNING TORAH STUDY & SERVICE
STEP-UP & GIVE BACK
Page 11 - 12 SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Page 11 DRIVES AND ONE-DAY COMMUNITY EVENTS
Page 12 KNITZVAH CORPS
MIX & MINGLE
Page 14 WALK WITH THE RABBI
Page 14 CHAI LIFERS AND TIKKUN OLAM ACTIVITIES
Page 14 CHAI SOCIETY
Page 15 GALLERY OPENINGS
Page 15 PARENTS & KIDS NIGHT OUT
Page 16 L’CHAIM PROGRAMS
Page 17 NEXT STEP
Page 17 WESTCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
Page 18 EAT & PRAY
Page 19 SUNDAY FILM SERIES
Page 20-22 OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS
CONTENTS
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL & YOUTH
Page 23 YOUNG FAMILIES COMMITTEE EVENTS
Page 23 PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM
Page 24 FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICES AND KEHILLAT CHASADIM
Page 25 FAMILY EDUCATION MORNINGS
Page 26 RELIGIOUS FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS
Page 26 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AND HEBREW SCHOOL VACATION DAYS
Page 27 IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES AND OTHER DATES OF INTEREST
Page 28 - 29 HINEINI ACT NOW
Page 29 MONDAY NIGHT PROGRAM
Page 29 JUNIOR YOUTH GROUP
Page 31 CONFIRMATION
Page 32 YOUTH GROUP
SEEK & DISCOVER
Page 33 SHABBAT MORNING TORAH STUDY & SERVICE
Page 33 WOMEN’S STUDY GROUP
Page 34 SINGLE MALT TORAH
Page 34 TEMPLE BOOK CLUB
Page 34 OUR PATH: JEWISH ETHICS DISCUSSIONS WITH RABBI GOLDSMITH
Page 35 ADULT EDUCATION WITH RABBI WOLK
Page 35 ADULT EDUCATION WITH RABBINIC INTERN FOSTER
Page 35 ADULT EDUCATION WITH RABBI GOLDSMITH - CHAI MITZVAH
Page 36 GUEST SPEAKERS
Page 37 JUDAISM 101: INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM
Page 38 ENGAGING AGING AND REFLECTIONS WORKSHOP
CONTENTS
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS
Page 39 RABBI ERIC YOFFIE: ACCEPT THE DEAL… EVEN IF GRUDGINGLY
Page 39 SUKKOT OPEN HOUSE WITH THE GOLDSMITHS
Page 41 MUSICAL SHABBAT WITH NESHAMA CARLEBACH
Page 41 ISAACS MEMORIAL LECTURE: ON MEDICAL ETHICS WITH MICHAEL GILLETTE
Page 42 THE SAMUEL L. AND JANE L. FRIEDMAN LECTURE ON PEACE
AND UNDERSTANDING
Page 42 ANNUAL BENEFIT
TRAVEL
Page 43 CONGREGATIONAL TRIP TO ISRAEL
Page 43 UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM BIENNIAL IN ORLANDO
Page 44 9TH GRADE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC
Please check our website throughout the year for updates and changes to our program scheduling.
Where will you go
on your Jewish Journey?
SEPTEMBER 4 6:45 Last Lay Led Summer Service SEPTEMBER 11 7:30 Storahtelling Shabbat ♫
SEPTEMBER 18 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Shabbat Shuvah Early Service
SEPTEMBER 25 8:00 Shabbat Service
OCTOBER 2 6:30 Shabbat Dinner 7:30 Family Service: Simchat Torah & Consecration ♫
OCTOBER 9 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Early Shabbat Service
OCTOBER 16 8:00 Shabbat Service
OCTOBER 23 7:30 Shabbat Service
OCTOBER 30 6:30 Shabbat Dinner 7:30 Family Service: Musical Shabbat with Neshama Carlebach ♫
NOVEMBER 6 6:30 Lay Led Early Shabbat Service
NOVEMBER 13 7:30 Sacred Stories Shabbat with ESPN’s Chris Berman ♫
NOVEMBER 20 8:00 Shabbat Service
NOVEMBER 27 6:30 Lay Led Early Shabbat Service
DECEMBER 4 7:30 Pride Shabbat Welcoming the LGBTQ Community ♫
DECEMBER 11 6:30 Shabbat Dinner 7:30 Family Service: Chanukah ♫
DECEMBER 18 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Early Shabbat Service
DECEMBER 25 6:30 Lay Led Early Shabbat Service
JANUARY 1 6:30 Lay Led Early Shabbat Service
JANUARY 8 8:00 Union Prayer Book Shabbat Service
JANUARY 15 7:30 Storahtelling Social Justice Shabbat ♫
JANUARY 22 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Early Shabbat Service
JANUARY 29 7:30 Family Service: Exploring Our Prayers ♫
FEBRUARY 5 7:30 Isaacs Memorial Lecture with Ethicist Michael Gillette
FEBRUARY 12 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Early Shabbat Service
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICES
“More than the Jews have kept Shabbat, Shabbat has kept the Jews.” - Ahad Ha’am
Together we explore the many facets of Jewish worship by approaching our tradition from a
variety of perspectives.
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FEBRUARY 19 6:30 Lay Led Early Shabbat Service
FEBRUARY 26 8:00 Shabbat Service
MARCH 4 7:30 Sacred Stories Shabbat ♫
MARCH 11 5:30 Shabbat Dinner 6:30 Family Service: Pizza Truck Shabbat ♫
MARCH 18 7:45 Pre-Purim Cocktails 8:00 Purim Shabbat Service ♫ MARCH 25 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Early Shabbat Service with Megillah Reading
APRIL 1 7:30 Samuel L. and Jane L. Friedman Lecture on Peace & Understanding with Retired US Ambassador Robert Ford
APRIL 8 5:45 Pre-Neg 6:00 Early Shabbat Service ♫
APRIL 15 7:30 Family Service: Youth Group Shabbat ♫
APRIL 22 4:30 Lay Led Shabbat Service Erev Pesach
APRIL 29 8:00 Shabbat Service
MAY 6 7:30 The Annual Cantor Earl Rogers Tribute Sabbath
MAY 13 6:30 Shabbat Dinner 7:30 Family Service: Yom Ha’atzmaut & Honoring Hineini Students and their Parents ♫
MAY 20 7:30 Storahtelling Shabbat ♫
MAY 27 6:30 Lay Led Early Shabbat Service
JUNE 3 7:30 Confirmation & Shavuot Shabbat Service ♫
JUNE 10 6:00 Pre-Neg 6:30 Early Shabbat Service
JUNE 17 7:30 Sacred Stories Shabbat ♫
JUNE 24 6:45 Lay Led Summer Shabbat Services Begin
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP SERVICES (CONTINUED)
2 ♫ = band = handsfree/prayers projected
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE
Sacred Stories Shabbat ♫
The joyful music of our band and the Temple
Tones fill this uplifting service. We’re inspired by
the sacred sparks we see in ordinary and
extraordinary stories congregants share with us.
This service inspires as it connects us to each
other and our tradition.
Early Service
This more casual, relaxed Shabbat service is
preceded by a 6:00pm “pre-neg” of wine, cheese,
juice, and cookies giving everyone a chance to
say hello before the service starts. The service -
filled with music and reflective readings - will
begin promptly at 6:30pm and will end no later
than 7:15pm (unless otherwise noted).
Storahtelling Shabbat ♫
Intrigue. Miracles. Love. Battles. Reward.
Punishment. Drama. Even a little comedy. Our
Torah is filled with stories whose themes and
messages echo in our day. Using the Torah-
through-arts methods of Storahtelling, Rabbi
Goldsmith will bring the Torah to life with
drama and humor, discussion and ritual. Come
and experience, as you have never before, a piece
of the story that has sustained our people for
thousands of years. Together with the uplifting
music of our band and the warmth of our
community, these are services to remember.
7:30PM November 13 (with Chris Berman)
March 4
June 17
7:30PM September 11
January 15 (Social Justice)
May 20
6:30PM September 18 (Shabbat Shuvah)
October 9
December 18
January 22
February 12
March 25
June 10
6:00PM April 8 (5:45 Pre-Neg)
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FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE (CONTINUED)
6:30PM November 6
November 27
December 25
January 1
February 19
4:30PM April 22
6:30PM May 27
6:45PM June 24
Lay Led Shabbat Services
Our dedicated corps of lay-leaders conduct
intimate, spiritual services that provide a moment
of reflection and community as the week comes
to a close.
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Family Services
We each have memories of synagogue from our childhood. These services
create those memories for the next generation. Familiar melodies and prayers,
as well as special features, holiday celebrations and surprises make worship
fun and meaningful.
OCTOBER 2 7:30PM Simchat Torah & Consecration ♫ (BBQ Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
OCTOBER 30 7:30PM Musical Shabbat with Neshama Carlebach ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
DECEMBER 11 7:30PM Chanukah ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
JANUARY 29 7:30PM Exploring Our Prayers ♫
MARCH 11 6:30PM Pizza Truck Shabbat ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 5:30)
APRIL 15 7:30PM Youth Group Shabbat ♫
MAY 13 7:30PM Yom Ha’atzmaut & Honoring Hineini Students and their Parents ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
REFLECT & ELEVATE
FRIDAY NIGHT WORSHIP BY SERVICE TYPE (CONTINUED)
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Thematic Services
Festival celebrations, Holy Day Observances, lectures, different prayer books, interest groups,
special music and more make these services special experiences in our year of worship together.
SEPTEMBER 18 6:30PM Shabbat Shuvah Early Service (Pre-Neg at 6:00)
DECEMBER 4 7:30PM Pride Shabbat Welcoming the LGBTQ Community ♫
JANUARY 8 8:00PM Union Prayer Book Shabbat Service
JANUARY 15 7:30PM Storahtelling Social Justice Shabbat ♫
FEBRUARY 5 7:30PM Isaacs Memorial Lecture with Michael Gillette
MARCH 4 7:30PM Sacred Stories Shabbat ♫
MARCH 18 8:00PM Purim Shabbat ♫ (Pre-Purim Cocktails at 7:45) MARCH 25 6:30PM Early Service with Megillah Reading (Pre-Neg at 6:00) APRIL 1 7:30PM Samuel L. and Jane L. Friedman Lecture on Peace and Understanding
APRIL 22 4:30PM Lay Led Shabbat Service Erev Pesach
MAY 6 7:30PM The Annual Cantor Earl Rogers Tribute Sabbath
MAY 13 7:30PM Yom Ha’atzmaut & Honoring Hineini Students and their Parents
JUNE 3 7:30PM Confirmation & Shavout Shabbat Service
REFLECT & ELEVATE
HOLIDAY WORSHIP & CELEBRATION
“Lovingly, God, You have given us the gift of festivals for joy and
holy days for happiness…” - from the Festival Kiddush
We join together to observe and celebrate the holy days and festivals of our people.
[Note: We celebrate many holidays on the nearest Friday evening.]
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8:00PM Communal Selichot Service
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 6:00PM Erev Rosh Hashanah 8:30PM Erev Rosh Hashanah MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 10:00AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service 1:45PM Rosh Hashanah Youth Service 2:30PM Rosh Hashanah Reception 3:00PM Rosh Hashanah Young Families Service
3:30PM Rosh Hashanah Taste of Sweetness for Young Families
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 10:15AM Rosh Hashanah Nature Walk (at Edith G. Read Sanctuary, Rye)
11:00AM Tashlich (at Edith G. Read Sanctuary, Rye)
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 6:00PM Kol Nidre 8:30PM Kol Nidre
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:00AM Yom Kippur Morning Service
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 1:15PM Yom Kippur Youth Service 2:15PM Yom Kippur Young Families Service 3:00PM Yom Kippur Afternoon Service 3:30PM Yom Kippur A Healing Service of Music and Meditation 4:00PM Yom Kippur Yizkor Service 4:45PM Yom Kippur N’ilah/Concluding Service 5:30PM Yom Kippur Break Fast
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:30AM Religious School Sukkah Mania
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 6:30PM Women’s Study Group Supper in the Sukkah FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 7:30PM Simchat Torah & Consecration Family Shabbat Service ♫ (Shabbat Dinner 6:30)
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HOLIDAY WORSHIP & CELEBRATION (CONTINUED)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 4:00PM Sukkot Open House at the Goldsmith’s
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30AM Sukkot/Shemini Atzeret and Yizkor Service
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 7:30PM ICLC Interfaith Thanksgiving Service
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:30PM Shabbat Dinner 7:30PM Family Service: Chanukah ♫
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 11:00AM Youth Group Tu B’Shevat Special Needs Friendship Circle Party
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 9:30AM Purim Carnival
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 8:00PM Purim Shabbat Service ♫ (Pre-Purim Cocktails 7:45)
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 6:30PM Service with Megillah Reading (Pre-Neg 6:00)
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 6:30PM Women’s Study Group Passover Seder
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 9:00AM 1st Day of Passover and Shabbat Morning Service
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 7:30AM 7th Day of Passover & Yizkor Service
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 7:30PM Community-Wide Yom HaShoah Service
FRIDAY, MAY 13 7:30PM Yom Ha'atzmaut & Honoring Hineini Students and their Parents ♫
FRIDAY, JUNE 3 7:30PM Confirmation and Shavuot Shabbat Service ♫
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YIZKOR
“May God remember forever my loved ones who have gone to their eternal rest.”
- From the Prayer of Remembrance
Four times a year, we come together as a community to remember our loved ones who
have passed away. They live on through our memory bringing blessing to us all.
(Note: The Sukkot, Passover and Shavuot Yizkor services last half an hour.)
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 4:00PM Yom Kippur Yizkor Service
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 7:30AM Sukkot/Shemini Atzeret & Yizkor Service
FRIDAY, APRIL 29 7:30AM 7th Day Passover & Yizkor Service
SUNDAY, JUNE 12 9:00AM Shavuot & Yizkor Service
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YOUNG FAMILIES COMMITTEE HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS
“From generation to generation...” - From the morning liturgy
We are committed to helping young families begin their Jewish Journeys. Bring your
children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren… any little one who is special in your life. All
Young Families Committee events are free and open to the community and are
appropriate for ages 6 months through 2nd grade.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 3:30PM Rosh Hashanah Celebration
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 5:30PM Chanukah Celebration
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 5:30PM Cuddle Up Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 9:30AM Purim Celebration
FRIDAY, APRIL15 5:30PM Passover Celebration
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
From Noah to Maimonides to Rav Nachman, our
people have treasured the creatures who fill our world. Bring
your pet at the end of religious school for a special blessing
recognizing the sanctity of all life and celebrating the animals
we love.
B’NEI MITZVAH
The B’nei Mitzvah Ceremony marks the beginning of a child’s journey to adulthood with prayer,
Torah and celebration. We honor the young people in our congregation who will become b’nei
mitzvah this year! B’nei mitzvah services typically begin at 11:00AM or 5:00PM.
SEPTEMBER 12 Paige Miller
SEPTEMBER 26 Lily Reichenbaum
OCTOBER 10 Zach Gibbs
NOVEMBER 14 Charlie Canell
NOVEMBER 21 Victoria Rosenstock
DECEMBER 5 Charlie Rosenblum
JANUARY 23 Olivia Perini
JANUARY 30 Ethan Weiderkehr
FEBRUARY 6 Madison Landsberg
MARCH 5 Chloe Krasne
APRIL 9 Charlie and Ella Schulhof
APRIL 16 Ty Wyman
APRIL 30 Mollie Potkin
MAY 7 Matthew Siegel
MAY 7 Lily Baronowski
MAY 14 Alex Glaser
MAY 14 Emily and Jared Cohen
MAY 21 Eliza Fogel
JUNE 11 Ben and Brandon Groothuis
JUNE 19 Connor, David, Rachel Griff
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11:45AM SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE AND TORAH STUDY
“The study of Torah is equal to all other good deeds because it leads to good deeds.”
- The Morning Service
We begin Shabbat morning with a brief service before engaging in nearly an hour of lively
discussion of the week’s Torah portion. Framing our study in prayer elevates our learning,
making it holy. Sessions run from 9:00 - 10:15AM.
SEPTEMBER 26 9:00AM Portion: Ha’Azinu
OCTOBER 10 9:00AM Portion: Bereshit
OCTOBER 31 9:00AM Portion: Vayera
NOVEMBER 14 9:00AM Portion: Toldot
DECEMBER 5 9:00AM Portion: Vayeshev
DECEMBER 19 9:00AM Portion: Vayigash
JANUARY 30 9:00AM Portion: Yitro
FEBRUARY 27 9:00AM Portion: Ki Tisa
MARCH 12 9:00AM Portion: Vayakhel - Pekudei
APRIL 16 9:00AM Portion: Metzora
MAY 7 9:00AM Portion: Achrei Mot
MAY 21 9:00AM Portion: Emor
JUNE 18 9:00AM Portion: Nasso
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STEP-UP & GIVE BACK
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
“If I am for myself alone, what am I?” - Hillel
We are committed to tikkun olam, the repair of our world. Help make our community a better
place! Our award-winning Social Action Committee runs projects throughout the year that further
this mission. One day or every week… anything you do makes a big difference!
High Holy Day Food Drive SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 - WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Coats for Hope Drive TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 9:30AM
Have a Heart Gift Drive SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
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Drives and One-Day Community Events
DOROT Westchester
Through personal contact with seniors, our volunteers help deliver vital services to the frail elderly
and forge loving bonds between the generations. In the process, they reap a rich harvest of
friendship, wisdom, and mutual appreciation. DOROT alleviates social isolation among the elderly
and provides services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. We
serve the Jewish and wider community, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficial
partnership of elders, volunteers and professionals. Our work provides an effective model for
others.
For more information or to volunteer email Emily Cohen at [email protected].
Families Feeding Families Food Drive SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
DOROT Passover Package Delivery SUNDAY, APRIL 10 10:00AM
Mitzvah Day SUNDAY, APRIL 10 9:15AM
Interfaith Council on Homelessness and Housing SUNDAY, APRIL 17 9:30AM
Knitzvah Corps
“When you see the naked, clothe them, do not turn your back…”
- Isaiah 58:7
If you like to knit or crochet, Knitzvah Corps is the perfect project for
you! Our Knitzvah Corps participants meet monthly to knit items like
baby clothing and chemo caps to donate to those in need. This is an
opportunity to have fun and to perform a mitzvah at the same time.
All sessions are on Thursdays at 5:30PM.
October 1
November 12
December 17
January 7
February 25
March 24
April 7
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In the spirit of tikkun olam, the Social Action Committee will be offering monthly mitzvah
opportunities for all members of our congregation.
Our goal is to help all congregants make meaningful connections with an organization or group,
thereby allowing us to repair our world. Please watch for upcoming opportunities in the bulletin
and EmanuMail - and join us to make our community a better place.
Apple Picking to Benefit Food Bank For Westchester SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 AT 10:00AM
Community Dinner at St. Thomas Episcopal Church SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 AT 5:00PM
Food and Clothing Pantry Sort at Neighbor to Neighbor Greenwich SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 AT 8:30AM
Monthly Volunteer Opportunities
STEP-UP & GIVE BACK
Teach English as a Second Language
With all the opportunities to learn, we also take time to teach. Volunteers from our congregation
teach English as a Second Language to the immigrant community in Port Chester at the Don Bosco
Center. This wonderful opportunity to share our love of learning with others takes place on
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00am. For more information or to volunteer
email Emily Cohen at [email protected].
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CONTINUED)
Pursuit of Justice: Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof
“My house shall be a house of prayer for all peoples.” - Isaiah 56:7
This year we will embark on a new journey of social justice for our congregation. Through
discussions with our members, we will identify those issues that move us when we read the
newspaper each day. Through thoughtful dialogue, we will choose one such issue to take on as
our own, to advocate for in ways that can really make a difference in our community and our
nation. In Deuteronomy we read that man cannot live on bread alone. We will always be
committed to the work of providing bread and clothing and help to those in need. Now, with the
puursuit of justice, we will also work to address the sources of that need through effective,
meaningful advocacy. Watch EmanuMail and the bulletin for further details. Want to get
involved? Call the temple office at 914-967-4382 and we'll make sure that you can help make this
initiative a success!
“Without flour, there is no Torah.” - Pirke Avot
We welcome contributions to support the work of our congregation. Gifts in memory of a
loved one are a fitting tribute to their lives. Gifts in honor of loved one's accomplishment
are a wonderful way to celebrate an achievement. Through additional dues, the Yom Kippur
Appeal, the Year-End Appeal or our Annual Benefit, there are numerous opportunities to
give throughout the year. We have a number of options for planned giving to ensure your
legacy and that of the congregation. Contributions are tax-deductible and ensure many more
years of wonderful programming like that described in these pages. If you are interested in
giving a gift of any kind, please contact the temple office at 914-967-4382.
Contribute
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STEP-UP & GIVE BACK
Walk with the Rabbi
Once a month join Rabbi Goldsmith and fellow congregants at 9AM for an hour long walk,
schmoozing and some Torah discussion. We walk along the beach at Rye Playland. Park at
the Oakland Beach lot off Dearborn Avenue and get ready for some vigorous walking and
engaging Torah!
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Chai Lifers and Tikkun Olam Activities
Friday September 25
Monday October 26
Friday November 20
Monday December 14
Friday January 8
Friday January 22
Monday February 8
Monday April 11
Friday May 6
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 7:00PM Drinks in NYC with
Rabbi Goldsmith
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 9:15AM Mitzvah Day
MONDAY, APRIL 25, 12:00PM Hebrew Union College
Soup Kitchen Volunteering
Chai Society
We enjoy social, cultural, religious and educational programs, and renewing old friendships
and making new ones.
SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 9:15AM
Mitzvah Day
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7:00PM
Author Jacqueline Homer Plumez:
The Bitch in my Head
MONDAY, APRIL 18 12:00PM
Pre-Passover Cooking Class
For member’s children who are in their 20’s and looking to connect with the temple.
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Parents & Kids Night Out
No need to hire a babysitter for this night out! Come to the temple for a fun adult evening while
your kids are entertained, fed and looked after in another room. Save the date and watch
EmanuMail for updates and details.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 12:00PM Claire Yaffa Photography: A Remarkable Journey SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 12:00PM Susan Susskind Photography
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 12:00PM Seth Harrison: Families of Holocaust Survivors Carry On the Tradition of Telling the Stories THURSDAY, JUNE 2 6:30PM Third Annual Members Only Salon
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Gallery Openings
“The artist must penetrate into the world, feel the fate of human beings, of peoples, with real love.
There is no art for art’s sake. One must be interested in the entire realm of life.” - Marc Chagall
The walls of our synagogue are graced by art that adds beauty and vitality to our spiritual home.
We enjoy the beginning of each exhibit with a gallery opening for our congregants and the
community.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:00PM Parents & Kids Night Out
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L’Chaim
“Ask your parents, they will inform you, Your elders, they will tell you.” - Dueteronomy 32:7
Forging community for our adults over the age of 60… but always young at heart! L'Chaim meets
once a month: lunch and a program, trips to cultural institutions and more. You don’t have to fit
perfectly in the demographic to attend – just be interested in the topic, the food, the guests, the
other congregants – or any combination.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 12:00PM Photography: A Remarkable Journey with Claire Yaffa
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10:00AM Engaging Aging Discussion Panel
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 12:00PM From the New York Times to Biblical Times with Rabbi Wolk
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 12:00PM From the New York Times to Biblical Times with Rabbi Wolk
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 12:00PM From the New York Times to Biblical Times with Rabbi Wolk
MONDAY, JANUARY 25 12:00PM The Sturgeon Queens, Screening and Lunch
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 12:00PM Reflections with Cantor Stone (light lunch)
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 12:00PM From the New York Times to Biblical Times with Rabbi Wolk
THURSDAY, MARCH 10 12:00PM Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden with Terry Kessler Schwarz
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 9:15AM Mitzvah Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 10:00AM DOROT Passover Package Delivery Volunteer Day
THURSDAY, APRIL 14 12:00PM Orchid Painting Class with Terry Kessler Schwarz
THURSDAY, JUNE 9 12:00PM Author Nina Wolff Feld
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Next Step
This group of men meets to discuss personal issues that they face as they transition to a post-work life. The bonds of friendship and a deep sense of trust have allowed this group to continue for many years. Next Step meets monthly on Sundays at 11:00AM.
Westchester Chamber Music Society
Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester proudly hosts the Westchester Chamber Music Society.
Celebrating 65 years in 2015, The Westchester Chamber Music Society brings first-rate artists to
Westchester. With many longtime subscribers and newer members, they all enjoy the unique
experience of listening to chamber music in a space similar in size to the ones in which Haydn,
Mozart, and Beethoven originally performed. Concerts are on Sundays at 4:00PM.
For information about subscriptions and tickets call 914-723-6192. Students attend free.
October 4 Trio Les Amis
November 15 Amerigo Trio
December 13 New Orford String Quartet
March 6 American String Quartet
April 10 The Walsh-Drucker-Cooper Trio
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October 18
November 22
December 20
January 31
February 28
March 20
April 17
May 15
Eat & Pray
“Without flour, there is no Torah.” - Talmud
With this rabbinic maxim in mind, we join together many times a year for special receptions,
Shabbat dinners, pre-negs and more. Each one enhances our community even as it enhances the
experience of worship. Shabbat dinners are open to all congregants.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 8:00PM Selichot Reception (dessert with members of the community precedes our Selichot program and service) MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 2:30PM Rosh Hashanah Reception
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 6:00PM Pre-Neg
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 5:30PM Yom Kippur Break Fast
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 6:00PM Dinner Beside the Sukkah (precedes Simchat Torah Family Service)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 6:00PM Pre-Neg
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 6:30PM Shabbat Dinner
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 6:00PM Pre-Neg
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 6:00PM Pre-Neg
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 6:00PM Pre-Neg
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 6:00PM Current and Former Board Member Dinner (precedes Sacred Stories Shabbat)
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 7:45PM Shabbat Dinner
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 7:45PM Pre-Purim Cocktails
FRIDAY, MARCH 25 6:00PM Pre-Neg
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 5:45PM Pre-Neg
FRIDAY, MAY 13 6:30PM Shabbat Dinner
FRIDAY, JUNE 10 6:00PM Pre-Neg
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Sunday Film Series
Featuring films on Jewish topics and/or by Jewish film makers; we will enjoy the movies at the temple.
NOVEMBER 22 7:00PM The Attack
An Arab surgeon living in Tel Aviv discovers a dark secret about his wife in the aftermath of a suicide bombing. Directed by Ziad Doueiri
APRIL 17 4:00PM The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
A boy is left alone in a Jewish neighborhood in the year 1970, when both world cup soccer and dictatorship happen in Brazil. Directed by Cao Hamburger
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JUNE 5 7:00PM The Other Son
Two young men, one Israeli and one Palestinian, discover they were accidentally switched at birth. Directed by Lorraine Lévy
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FEBRUARY 7 4:00PM The Best of Men
Toward the end of WWII, Dr. Ludwig Guttman, a refugee from the Nazis, breathes new life into a hospital for veterans in England treating spinal patients as whole people. Directed by Tim Whitby
Other Community Events
Whether a High Holy Day celebration, an opportunity for young professionals to meet with the
rabbi or the Annual Meeting, there are wonderful reasons to come together throughout the year.
Rosh Hashanah Reception Our annual Rosh Hashanah Reception takes place immediately
after our Youth Service and right before the Young Families
Service. Delicious desserts and apples and honey help religious
school families - and all congregants - welcome the New Year.
2:30PM Monday, September 14
Sukkot Open House with the Goldsmiths Each year, Rabbis Howard and Jennifer Goldsmith and their
children, Lev and Talia, welcome the congregation to their
backyard sukkah to celebrate Sukkot, the festival the rabbis
called “zman simchateinu” the time of our rejoicing. We'll
shake the lulav, eat some treats and rejoice in grand style.
4:00PM Sunday, October 4
Blessing of the Animals
From Noah to Maimonides to Rav Nachman, our people have
treasured the creatures who fill our world. Bring your pet at
the end of religious school for a special blessing recognizing
the sanctity of all life and celebrating the animals we love.
11:45AM Sunday, October 18
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Young Professionals Drinks in NYC
with Rabbi Goldsmith With so many “children of the congregation” living and working
in New York City, this the perfect opportunity for them to
spend time with Rabbi Goldsmith in a more informal setting. It
will also give them the chance to reconnect with friends from
their religious school days. Watch the bulletin for more
information.
7:00PM Thursday, March 24
Other Community Events (continued)
Current and Former Board Member Dinner
Each year current and former board members join together
to reconnect, get updates on board business, and celebrate
the congregation.
6:00PM Friday, March 4
Annual Benefit
We’ll celebrate our congregation and toast this year's Emanu-El
Prize recipients. After the success of this past year's benefit
celebrating Emily Cohen and Dick Hecht with great food,
drinks, gaming and good music, we know that this coming year
will be another great evening. This is the perfect way to support
the congregation while having a fun evening… not to be missed!
Watch EmanuMail and the bulletin for more information.
7:00PM Saturday, April 2
Sisterhood Holiday Boutique
Back for a third year after two great years! Find the perfect
handmade gifts for your friends and family while enjoying the
company of Emanu-El women and friends.
12:00PM Thursday, October 29
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Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving
Service & Celebration
Join us as members of synagogues and churches from Harrison
come together to enlighten and entertain with inspirational talks,
spiritual reflections and delightful songs celebrating Thanksgiving.
The Jewish Community Center of Harrison will host this year’s
service and celebration. The gathering is sponsored by the
Interfaith Congregational Laymen’s Committee of Harrison.
7:30PM Thursday, November 19
See Also Young Families Committee pg. 23
Women’s Study Group pg. 33 Single Malt Torah pg. 34
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Annual Meeting
At the annual meeting we welcome new board members, bid
departing board members a fond farewell and receive updates
about the state of the congregation from Rabbi Goldsmith and
the president of the congregation, Susan Amkraut. A delicious
spread of food and wine accompany the meeting, as well as the
opening of the second annual Members Only Art Salon.
7:00PM Thursday, June 2
(Salon opening begins at 6:30)
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Let’s Play: Mah Jongg and Game Night
“Mah Jongg: the sour cream on the latkes of life.”
- Greeting Card
How did a 19th century Chinese parlor game come to be a favorite pastime for Jewish
women? From the tenements of New York City to the bungalows of the Catskills and the
vast American suburbs, Jewish women have kept this game alive enjoying the betting and
matching domino-like tiles into rummy-like patterns.
Interested in playing? Contact Jane Dubro [email protected]
or 914-967-4382 x21.
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Young Families Committee Events
“From generation to generation…” - From the morning liturgy
We are committed to helping young families begin their Jewish Journeys. Bring your
children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren… any little one who is special in your life.
All Young Families Committee events are free and open to the community and are
appropriate for ages 6 months through 2nd grade.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 3:00PM Rosh Hashanah Young Families Service 3:30PM Taste of Sweetness Rosh Hashanah Celebration
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 5:30PM Chanukah Celebration
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 5:30PM Cuddle-Up Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 9:30AM Purim Celebration
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 5:30PM Passover Celebration
“Torah tastes as sweet as honey to me.” - Ezekiel 3:3
Our holiday-based program meets eight times a year as our little ones begin to learn the
sweetness of Jewish education. Free and open to the community. These drop-off classes
meet on Sundays at 9:30AM.
OCTOBER 4 Sukkot
NOVEMBER 1 Family Tzedakah Program
DECEMBER 13 Chanukah
JANUARY 24 Tu B’shevat
FEBRUARY 7 Surprise!
MARCH 13 Purim
APRIL 3 Passover
MAY 1 Yom Ha’atzmaut
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Family Shabbat Services
We each have memories of synagogue from our childhood. These services
create those memories for the next generation. Familiar melodies and prayers,
as well as special features, holiday celebrations and surprises make worship
fun and meaningful.
OCTOBER 2 7:30 Simchat Torah & Consecration ♫ (BBQ Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
OCTOBER 30 7:30 Musical Shabbat Neshama Carlebach ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
DECEMBER 11 7:30 Chanukah ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
JANUARY 29 7:30 Exploring Our Prayers ♫
MARCH 11 6:30 Pizza Truck Shabbat ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 5:30)
APRIL 15 7:30 Youth Group Shabbat ♫
MAY 13 7:30 Yom Ha’atzmaut Honoring Hineini Students and their Parents ♫ (Shabbat Dinner at 6:30)
Kehillat Chasadim
Students in Grades 1-4 are part of this Righteous Community, working together to
learn about and practice Jewish values.
OCTOBER 25 11:30AM Challah Baking
FEBRUARY 7 11:30AM Youth Group Program APRIL 17 11:30AM Youth Group Program
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Special Religious School and Hebrew School Events
“The more Torah the more life.” - Hillel
In our religious school we pass our traditions and values to the next generation. Please note these
special dates and events. Religious School meets on Sundays from 9:30-11:45AM. Hebrew School meets on
Tuesdays from 3:50-5:45PM.
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Family Education Mornings
Family Education mornings give parents and children a chance to learn from our
clergy, teachers and one another as they deepen their commitment to Jewish tradition.
Studying together is the most powerful message we can send our children about the
priority of Jewish learning and identity.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 9:30AM Grades 1 & 2 Family Education Morning SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15 9:30AM Family Education Morning and Mitzvah Moment
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 9:30AM Grades 3 & 4 Family Education Morning
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 9:30AM Grade 5 L’Dor V’Dor Prophets for President
FRIDAY, APRIL 8 5:30PM 6th Grade Retreat
SATURDAY, APRIL 9 8:00AM 6th Grade Retreat
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 9:15AM Mitzvah Day
SUNDAY, MAY 1 9:30AM 6th Grade Artifact Museum
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Special Religious School and Hebrew School Events (continued)
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No Religious School
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 27
SUNDAY, JANUARY 3
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
SUNDAY, MARCH 20
SUNDAY, MARCH 27
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
There is no Religious School or Hebrew School during vacation times, national
holidays and certain Jewish holidays. Please note specific dates below.
Religious School and Hebrew School Vacation Days
No Hebrew School
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 29
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Religious Festival Celebrations
We celebrate many of the year’s Holy Days and Festivals as part of our Religious
School program. With lessons, prayer, music, crafts and (always) food, we practice
ancient customs in relevant and engaging ways for our students.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 9:30AM Sukkah Mania
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13 9:30AM Religious School Chanukah Celebration
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 9:30AM Religious School Purim Celebration
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 11:00AM Purim! Carnival, Shpiel, Megillah and More!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 9:30AM Religious School Tu B’Shevat Celebration
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 3:50PM Hebrew School Opening Day
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 9:30AM Religious School Opening Day
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 3:50PM Hebrew School Open House
SUNDAY, OCT 25 & NOV 1 9:30AM Book Fair
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 9:30AM 5th Grade Trip to The Food Bank for Westchester
Opening and final sessions, our book fair, school trips and our end of year
celebration. Enter these important dates into your calendar.
Important School Dates to Remember
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 8:30AM 6th Grade/Mi Ani Trip to Heritage Museum
SUNDAY, MAY 15 9:30AM Soup Bowl
TUESDAY, MAY 17 3:50PM Last Session Hebrew School
SUNDAY MAY 22 9:30AM Last Session Religious School
SUNDAY MAY 22 11:00AM Religious School School’s Out Carnival and BBQ
Other Dates of Interest:
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 11:00AM Grade 4 Parent Meeting SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 11:45AM Blessing of the Animals
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 9:30AM Temple Book Fair
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 9:30AM Temple Book Fair
SUNDAY, APRIL 3 9:45AM Sample Our Sunday School
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 10:00AM DOROT Passover Package Delivery
Make sure to mark down these other important dates for our school and our community. Call Marcie Aiuvalasit with any questions.
Special Religious School and Hebrew School Events (continued)
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“We will do and we will understand.” - Exodus 24
Our 7th grade Hineini ACT NOW students go out into our community and put the
Jewish values that they have learned into action making our world a better place.
This service-learning model has transformed Sunday mornings for our students and
their families. Classes meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30AM at the synagogue except where noted
below. Parents will be reminded of alternative times and locations.
SEPTEMBER 20 United Hebrew Geriatric Center Visit
SEPTEMBER 27 Our New Way Garden OCTOBER 4 Community Building: Kehillah Kedoshah
OCTOBER 18 Breast Cancer Walk
OCTOBER 25 Tikkun Olam & Kristallnacht Activity
NOVEMBER 1 Kristallnacht Walk
NOVEMBER 8 Being An Upstander: Tikkun Midot
NOVEMBER 16 Monday Night Program
NOVEMBER 22 Family Lower East Side Trip
NOVEMBER 22 Family Trees
DECEMBER 6 Lower East Side Trip
DECEMBER 13 Maccabee Games
DECEMBER 20 A Modest Suggestion Performance Preparation
JANUARY 9 A Modest Suggestion Performance
JANUARY 10 Tzedakah & Judaism/Islam
JANUARY 24 Friendship Circle Tu B’Shevat Party
JANUARY 31 No Class
FEBRUARY 1 Monday Night Program
FEBRUARY 7 Kid’s Kloset
FEBRUARY 28 Human Rights
MARCH 6 Dr. Moshe Avital & Human Rights
MARCH 13 Purim Carnival
APRIL 4 Monday Night Program: Afya
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Hineini ACT NOW
Youth Programs
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Hineini ACT NOW (continued)
APRIL 10 Mitzvah Day and DOROT Passover Package Delivery
APRIL 17 Interfaith Council on Homelessness and Housing
MAY 1 Midnight Run Brunch Run
MAY 8 Car Wash
MAY 13 Family Service
MAY 15 Soup Bowl
MAY 22 School’s Out Carnival
“The more study the more wisdom.” - Hillel
Our 8th and 9th graders continue their Jewish Journeys by exploring how being
Jewish informs their everyday lives. Classes meet Monday nights at 7:15PM.
September 28
October 5
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 23
November 30
December 7
December 14
December 21
January 4
January 11
January 25
February 1
February 8
March 28
April 4
April 11
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Monday Night Program (MNP)
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9th Grade Trip to Washington, DC
Depart: Friday, December 4 Return: Monday, December 7
Every year at the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s L’Taken program nearly
2,000 high school-aged students are exposed to a variety of public policy issues, explore
the Jewish values surrounding these issues, learn effective advocacy skills and then
present their positions on Capitol Hill. We also celebrate Shabbat with teens from
across the country and see the sites of Washington, DC. This is a truly transformative
experience for our teens.
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Junior Youth Group
A chance for our younger students to have fun with the friends they’ve made at
religious school, our Junior Youth Group is the perfect way to help build community
among our younger members. Fun events set the stage for a commitment to Judaism
that will endure. We’ve got three events scheduled and more to come. Watch
EmanuMail for additional programs, updates and details. Meets Sundays at 12:00PM.
October 18
February 7
April 17
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“The world stands on three things, on Torah, on worship and on acts of
loving kindness.” - Pirket Avot
Our 10th graders spend a year studying with Rabbi Goldsmith exploring many
facets of Jewish identity, theology and meaning. Classes meet on Monday nights at
7:15PM unless noted.
7:15PM October 5
October 19
October 26
November 2
November 9
November 16
November 30
December 7
December 14
December 21
January 11
January 25
February 1
February 8
February 22
February 29
March 7
March 14
March 28
April 4
April 11
April 18
May 2
May 9
May 16
May 23
No Class September 28
October 12
November 23
December 28
January 4
10:00AM Sunday, September 27
Confirmation Hike
4:00PM Sunday, May 15
Confirmation Picnic at Rabbi
Goldsmith’s House
7:15PM Tuesday, May 31
Confirmation Rehearsal
7:30PM Friday, June 3
Confirmation & Shavuot Shabbat
Service
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Confirmation
January 18
February 15
March 21
April 25
May 30
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Youth Group
“And the youth shall see visions.” - Joel 2:28
With a strong emphasis on social action, our Youth Group builds community while
making ours a better place. And they do it all while having fun! We have another
busy year planned that will help to build meaningful connection between our teens,
our congregation and our community. Watch EmanuMail and the bulletin for more
information on these events including times and how to register.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 6:00PM Midnight Run
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 9:30AM Breast Cancer Walk
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 1:00PM Gilda’s Club Setup
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 5:00PM Gilda’s Club Noogiefest
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7:00PM Buddies Not Bullies
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 7:30PM Pride Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 7:00PM Ice Skating at Playland
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 7:00PM A Modest Suggestion Off Broadway Play
SUNDAY, JANUARY 10 - SUNDAY, FEB. 7 Families Feeding Families Food Drive
MONDAY, JANUARY 18 10:00AM MLK Afya with J-Teen
SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 11:00AM Friendship Circle Special Needs Tu B’Shvat Party
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 5:00PM Kids Night Out
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 11:30AM Purim Carnival
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 7:00PM Movie Night
MONDAY, APRIL 4 6:30PM Afya
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 9:15AM Mitzvah Day
SUNDAY, APRIL 10 10:00AM DOROT Passover Package Delivery
FRIDAY, APRIL 15 7:30PM Youth Group Service
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 1:00PM J-Teen JServe Day of Service
SUNDAY, MAY 1 7:30AM Midnight Run Brunch Run
SUNDAY, MAY 8 9:30AM Car Wash
SUNDAY, MAY 22 11:00AM School’s Out Carnival
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Shabbat Morning Service and Torah Study
“The study of Torah is equal to all other good deeds because it leads to good deeds.”
- The Morning Service
We begin Shabbat morning with a brief service before engaging in nearly an hour of lively
discussion of the week’s Torah portion. Framing our study in prayer elevates our learning, making
it holy. Sessions run Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:15AM.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 6:30PM Supper in the Sukkah
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 6:30PM Chanukah Dinner
FRIDAY, JAN. 22 - SATURDAY, JAN. 23 Winter Retreat
TUESDAY, APRIL 5 6:30PM Passover Seder
Women’s Study Group
“Then Miriam the prophetess, Aaron’s sister, took a timbrel in her hand, and all the women went
out after her in dance with timbrels.” - Exodus 15:20
The women of our congregation add to Miriam’s spirit of joy a deep commitment to Torah
learning, creating an important space for learning, community and prayer.
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September 26
October 10
October 31
November 14
December 5
December 19
January 30
February 27
March 12
April 16
May 7
May 21
Single Malt Torah
“When people learn together God’s presence
dwells among them.” - The Talmud
The men of the congregation join together
for fine scotch and Torah learning with
Rabbi Goldsmith. Thursdays at 8:00PM.
Temple Book Club
We are the people of the book because we
love the written word and all that we can learn.
Once a month we meet in the library to discuss
a book by a Jewish author or on a Jewish theme.
Temple Book Club meets Thursdays at 10:30AM unless
otherwise noted.
Our Path: Jewish Ethics Discussions
with Rabbi Goldsmith For anyone interested in discussing how
thousands of years of Jewish wisdom can play
a meaningful role in our lives today. Text and
discussion, commentary ancient and modern,
debate and reflection, and plenty of questioning
will guide our search for meaning and rootedness
in the faith and traditions of our ancestors. No
prior knowledge needed for these sessions, just
an interest in the topic and an open mind.
October 8
December 3
January 21
March 3 PURIM EDITION
April 14
May 19
September 17
October 22
November 19
December 17
February 4
March 17
April 21
May 19
Author Luncheon
June 9 12:00PM
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12:00PM March 7
12:00PM March 14
12:00PM March 28
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Union for Reform Judaism Biennial in Orlando, FL NOVEMBER 4 - 8, 2015 See trip description on page 43.
The New York Times to Biblical Times
with Rabbi Daniel S. Wolk
Are times really that different? From a philosophical, moral and political
perspective, we will share thoughts on well known biblical stories from a
modern perspective: Sex in The City {Jerusalem}. Desperate Housewives
{Sarah}. Trump and Moses. What makes a leader? Moses speaks with God.
Jewish, Christian and Muslim Fundamentalists. JDate. Did Adam have a
choice? The feminist voice. And many more! Thursdays at 12:00PM.
Adult Education with Rabbinic Intern Chase Foster We're blessed to welcome Chase back to continue adding his voice to our clergy
team on the pulpit, in the religious school and in the adult education classroom.
More details on the class will appear in EmanuMail later this year. Don't miss
this chance to learn with our dynamic, engaging Rabbinic Intern, Chase!
Fridays at 11:00AM.
February 19
February 26
March 4
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November 5 November 12
December 3
May 5
May 12
Chai Mitzvah
“If you truly wish your children to study Torah, study it yourself in their presence. They will follow
your example. Otherwise, they will not themselves study Torah but will simply instruct their
children to do so.” - Rabbi Menahem Mendel of Kotzk.
This special program deepens engagement in our tradition and Jewish knowledge for the parents of
6th graders. Each month we will address a different topic: Chai Mitzvah meets on Sundays at 10:45AM
unless otherwise noted.
OCTOBER 18 Tzedakah & Philanthropy
NOVEMBER 1 The Individual and the Community: What are our responsibilities to each other?
DECEMBER 6 Interpersonal Relationships: Family and Friends
JANUARY 24 Mindfulness & Conscious Living
FEBRUARY 7 Did the Exodus Happen?
MARCH 6 Gratitude in our Lives
APRIL 8 (FRIDAY 5:30PM) Chai Mitzvah Recognition at 6th Grade B’nei Mitzvah Retreat
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Guest Speakers
“Praised are you Adonai, Sovereign of the Universe, who gave Your wisdom to humans.”
- Prayer recited upon seeing an outstanding scholar
We are blessed this year to learn from several engaging scholars in a variety of settings on a variety
of topics. For details see Featured Speakers and Programs beginning on page 40.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 7:30PM Isaacs Memorial Lecture on Medical Ethics with Michael Gillette
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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 7:30PM The Samuel L. and Jane L. Friedman Lecture on Peace and Understanding with Retired US Ambassador Robert S. Ford
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 7:30PM Sacred Stories Shabbat with ESPN Commentator Chris Berman
Judaism 101: A Survey Introduction to Judaism Course
Interested in exploring Judaism from the ground up? Are you a lifelong Jew looking for a survey
course on our history, theology and practice? Were you raised in a different faith tradition (or
none at all) and want to learn more about the ancient heritage of the Jews? If you answered
“YES” to any of these questions, then mark your calendar for this coming year's Introduction to
Judaism class! This 18-session course will cover Jewish history, holidays, prayer, life-cycle,
theology and ethics. It will be a comprehensive survey course designed for everyone looking to
deepen their understanding of our traditions. This course will be open to the entire community
and the faculty will include our own Rabbi Howard Goldsmith as well as ten other rabbis from all
over southern Westchester. It will run at our synagogue on Mondays from 7:30-9:30PM
beginning October 19, 2015. There is a fee for this class and scholarships are available. Contact
Rabbi Goldsmith for more information.
OCTOBER 19 What is Judaism?
OCTOBER 26 Introduction to Torah
NOVEMBER 2 The Rabbinic Period
NOVEMBER 9 Shabbat
NOVEMBER 16 High Holidays
NOVEMBER 23 Three Festivals
NOVEMBER 30 Minor Holidays
DECEMBER 7 Kashrut
DECEMBER 14 Prayer
JANUARY 4 Lifecycle 1 (Children)
JANUARY 11 Lifecycle 2 (Adults)
JANUARY 25 Holocaust
FEBRUARY 1 Messiah/Afterlife
FEBRUARY 8 Theology/Theodicy
FEBRUARY 22 Israel
FEBRUARY 29 Mysticism/Kabbalah
MARCH 7 Jewish Ethics
MARCH 14 Why Be Jewish?
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Engaging Aging
“...Man’s potential for change and growth is much greater than we are willing to admit, and that old age be regarded not as the age of stagnation but as the age of opportunities for inner growth.” - Abraham Joshua Heschel Just as the synagogue is a place where young children set down roots in the fertile soil of our tradition, it is also a place where adults - no matter their age - can reflect on how to live a meaningful life. This year our congregation continues our important discussion about aging, and what it means to live “the third-third of life” with dignity, meaning, connection, fun and holiness. We're calling it Engaging Aging, representing the ways that we embrace this part of our life. Please add your voice to these important dialogues.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10:00AM Engaging Aging Panel
TUESDAY, MARCH 1 8:00PM Engaging Aging Evening
SUNDAY, MAY1 12:00PM Engaging Aging Program
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Reflections: An Ongoing Workshop With Cantor Meredith Stone
In this workshop we find out how our daily life experiences, observations and anecdotes can illuminate and give deeper meaning to our prayers. Through writing on various topics, learning about the themes of prayers, and sharing as a group, we will see prayer in a new light and strengthen connections to one another and our tradition.
Evening Workshops Daytime Workshop
6:30 Light Dinner 12:00-2:00PM
7:15-8:45PM Workshop Light Lunch & Workshop
Monday, October 19 Monday, February 22
Tuesday, February 2
Tuesday, April 5
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS
“Blessed are You, Adonai, Our God, whose Presence fills creation, who has given great knowledge
to those who are in awe of God.” - The prayer traditionally recited when in the presence of a great
scholar. We have the opportunity to learn from several such scholars throughout the year.
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SUKKOT OPEN HOUSE WITH THE GOLDSMITHS
Sukkot Open House with the Goldsmiths - Sukkot is the one of
the Goldsmiths’s favorite holidays. After the seriousness of the
High Holy Days it is great to spend time outside eating and
drinking with friends and family. Howard, Jennifer, Lev and Talia
look forward to you joining them in their backyard sukkah at their
home in New Rochelle.
Sunday, October 4
4:00PM
ACCEPT THE DEAL… IF GRUDGINGLY
WITH RABBI ERIC YOFFIE
Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President Emeritus of the Union for
Reform Judaism, columnist and lecturer, will speak about why
the American Jewish community should accept this deal
despite its many faults and how the deal will, ultimately, make
Israel and the world a safer place. Q&A will follow his
remarks.
Wednesday, September 24
7:30PM
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS
MUSICAL SHABBAT WITH JEWISH POPSTAR
Neshama Carlebach, a leading superstar in the Jewish music world,
continues the legacy of her father, the late Rabbie
Shlomo Carlebach, whose music and spiritual gifts brought joyful,
spirited worship to the entire Jewish world. We are blessed to have
her as our musical guest this fall. Hear her music at
www.neshamacarlebach.com.
SACRED STORIES SHABBAT WITH
ESPN’S CHRIS BERMAN
Having grown up here at Congregation Emanu-El of
Westchester, Chris used to pass basketball scores to Rabbi Wolk
when he was on the bimah. Chris will share his perspective on
the state of professional athletics ethics during this Sacred Stories
Shabbat service.
Friday, October 30
7:30PM
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Friday, November 13
7:30PM
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS
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ISAACS MEMORIAL LECTURE ON MEDICAL
ETHICS WITH MICHAEL GILLETTE
With his background in philosophy and clinical medicine, Gillette has carved a niche for himself helping create medical ethics policies for a variety of organizations including: hospitals, long term care facilities, medical schools, mental health facilities, community-based service providers and intellectual disabilities facilities. Dr. Gillette is a dynamic speaker, often presenting at seminars and conferences or guest lecturing at Universities around the country.
THE SAMUEL L. AND JANE L. FRIEDMAN
LECTURE ON PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING
Robert S. Ford is currently a Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington where he writes about developments in the Levant and North Africa. Mr. Ford retired in 2014 from the U.S. Foreign Service after serving as the U.S. Ambassador to Syria from 2011 to 2014. In this role Mr. Ford was the State Department lead on Syria, proposing and implementing policy and developing common strategies with European and Middle Eastern allies to try to resolve the Syria conflict. Prior to this, Mr. Ford was the Deputy U.S. Ambassador to Iraq from 2008 to 2010, and also served from 2006 until 2008 as the U.S. Ambassador to Algeria, where he boosted bilateral education and rule of law cooperation. Mr. Ford served as Deputy Chief of Mission in Bahrain from 2001 until 2004, and Political Counselor to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad from 2004 until 2006 during the tumultuous establishment of the new, permanent Iraqi government. In 2014 he received the Secretary’s Service Award, the U.S. State Department’s highest honor. In April 2012 he also received from the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston the annual Profile in Courage Award for his stout defense of human rights in Syria. He has appeared on CNN, PBS, Fox, MSNBC, NPR, the BBC and Arabic news networks as well as in the New York Times and Foreign Policy.
Friday, April 1
7:30PM
Friday, February 5
7:30PM
FEATURED SPEAKERS & PROGRAMS
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Saturday, April 2
7:00PM ANNUAL BENEFIT
We'll celebrate our congregation and toast this year's Emanu-El
Prize recipients. After the success of this past year's benefit
celebrating Emily Cohen and Dick Hecht with great food,
drinks, gaming, exciting auction prizes and good music, we
know that this coming year will be another great evening. This is
the perfect way to support the congregation while having a fun
evening… not to be missed! Watch EmanuMail and the bulletin
for more information.
TRAVEL
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CONGREGATIONAL TRIP TO ISRAEL
AUGUST 2016
There is nothing like a trip to Israel to connect a family to our
heritage, to our congregation, and to one another. Experience
our people's ancient homeland on this special tour led by our
own Rabbi Howard Goldsmith and the extraordinary Israeli
guide Muki Jankelowitz. We will not only tour the most
interesting and important sites, we'll also discover why each site
and experience matters for us as Jews from Westchester.
Especially at this time, Israel needs visits from Jews around the world. Several families and couples
have already registered for the trip but there are still spaces left. Bring your kids, bring your
grandkids, come “just the two of you” or come on your own. However you do it, come “Stand
with Israel” and experience a trip that will change your life. Contact Rabbi Goldsmith for more
information including itinerary and pricing.
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM BIENNIAL IN ORLANDO, FL
NOVEMBER 4 - 8, 2015
“There are no words to describe sitting in a room with 6,000
Reform Jews from all over the USA and Canada... The seminars
and learning sessions were diverse, interesting and energizing.
How beautiful and moving the Shabbat service was as 50
cantors joined on the bimah to help us welcome the
Sabbath...We are two congregants who will savor our experience
and bring whatever we can to our home congregation.”
Join thousands of Reform Jews from around the world who will gather in Orlando for the 72nd
Biennial Conference of the Union of Reform Judaism. Biennial is where Reform Jews gather to
learn, pray, share ideas, dance and sing, hear from inspiring guest speakers, reunite with old
friends, make new connections, and make decisions about the policies of the Reform Movement.
Call Rabbi Goldsmith for more information.
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9TH GRADE TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC
DEPART: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2015 RETURN: MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2015
Every year at the Religious Action Center of Reform
Judaism's L'Taken program nearly 2,000 high school-aged
students are exposed to a variety of public policy issues,
explore the Jewish values surrounding these issues, learn
effective advocacy skills and then present their positions on
Capitol Hill. We also celebrate Shabbat with teens from across
the country and see the sites of Washington, DC. This is a
truly transformative experience for our teens.
AND SO MUCH MORE...
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GET INVOLVED
We welcome your involvement in the congregation. Beyond all the wonderful programs, we have
a number of committees that would welcome your participation, input and support. If you are
interested in volunteering, please call Abbie Levitt at 914-967-4382 ext. 18.
Watch the weekly emails and monthly bulletins for new programs that we add throughout the year!
DONATE
“Without flour, there is no Torah.” - Pirke Avot
We welcome contributions to support the work of our congregation. Gifts in memory of a loved
one are a fitting tribute to their lives. Gifts in honor of loved one's accomplishment are a
wonderful way to celebrate an achievement. All contributions ensure many more years of
wonderful programming like those described in these pages. If you are interested in giving a gift
of any kind, please contact Abbie Levitt at 914-967-4382 ext.18.
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