OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2017 • CHESHVAN/KISLEV • 5778

THE MESSENGER

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF FORT LEE

UPCOMING CSI SCHOLAR FUND EVENTS

VISITING SCHOLAR RABBI DAVID FINE PHD Judaism & Christianity: The History of a Challenging Relationship

THURSDAYS, NOV. 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 30TH, & DEC. 7TH

Refreshments at 12:30 pm followed by speaker at 12:45 pm PAGE 6

VISITING SCHOLAR DR. ERIC GOLDMAN The American Jewish Experience through Cinema

TUESDAYS, NOVEMBER 28TH, DECEMBER 5TH & 12TH

Refreshments at 12:30 pm followed by speaker at 1:00 pm

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SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE DR. MARK BRETTLER WEEKEND WITH THE BIBLE

DECEMBER 1ST - 2ND

Four lectures, Friday night dinner at 6:00 pm, and Saturday morning Kiddush. RSVP for dinner required.

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“Offerings of the Heart”

The names of our Torah Members

are inscribed on the sculpture in our

Community Room.

ETERNAL LIGHT MEMBERS

These members provide financial assistance and synagogue membership for families who are enduring financial hardship, as well as a full religious education for their children.

CHAI MEMBERS

These members provide financial assistance and membership for families who are enduring financial hardship.

Our Torah Members These generous individuals have voluntarily chosen to support our Synagogue at a higher level of dues

than is required, in order to help other Jews who are less fortunate and in need of assistance.

Anonymous

David Korn

Stephen & Merilee Obstbaum

Joseph & Tikva Ofeck

Joni Rosen

Steven Schwalbe &

Annmarie Krim

Myrna Weissman

Gertrud Buchler

Martin & Rochelle Carus

Lior & Andrea Elrom

Harvey & Barbara Fishman

Regina Friedman

Allan Ginsburg

Jerome Goldfischer & Lila Mordoh

Seymour & Nancy Green

Arnold & Alice Grodman

Renee Gruenspecht

Yakov & Vera Kishinevsky

Daniel Kraut & Eve Kohut

Bruce Lager

Joseph Lempel

Irwin & Karen Meyers

Ann Oster

Ann Rosenberg

Seligman & Phyllis Rosenberg Sheila Scherl

Michael & Sally Seymour

Norm & Florence Silverberg

Barry & Barbara Sussman

Mordechai & Suzanne Warshavsky

From the Rabbi’s Study

Music Notes from the Cantor

Sisterhood

Hebrew School News

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

B’nai Mitzvah

Donations

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Calendar

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2016 President’s Council 2017

GUARDIAN LEADERS Gifts of $25,000 or more

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Herb & Reggie Feuerstein

Congregation Sons of Israel

Steven & Suzette Kolitch *

The President’s Council was established to recognize and honor our “Leadership Donors” who contribute $1,250 or more to our Kol Nidre Annual Fund.

These generous individuals are the “Financial Guardians” of our synagogue.

BENEFACTORS Gifts of $5,000 - $9,999

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Allan Ginsburg Sisterhood

PATRONS Gifts of $2,500 - $4,999

Anonymous (2) Irwin & Marjorie Berger

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Seymour Blechman Alvin & Nili Cohen David Korn

Stephen & Merilee Obstbaum Loren & Lori Wasserman

BUILDERS Gifts of $1,750 - $2,499

Anonymous (1) Martin & Rochelle Carus Alice & Arnold Grodman Renée Gruenspecht

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Joseph Hyman Marvin & Shirley Kochansky Bruce Lager Joseph & Tikva Ofeck

Joni Rosen

Sheila Scherl Steven Schwalbe & Annemarie Krim

William Tobenkin A”H

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SUSTAINERS Gifts of $1,250 - $1,749

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Anonymous (3) Mark & Audrey Altschul Naomi Altschul Milton & Doryne Davis Ira & Anna Erlichman Regina Friedman Jerry Goldfischer & Lilah Mordoh

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Jeffery & Beth Kaplan Ruth Korn Joseph Lempel Jerome & Barbara Margolin Irwin & Karen Meyers Ann Oster Terry Plawker Leo & Mary Rettig

Richard & Nancy Schiff Ivan & Elaine Shore

Laurie Singer Heidi Skolnik

Gregory & Nancy Vorbach Mordechai & Suzanne Warshavsky

Ellen Yuder

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FOUNDERS Gifts of $10,000 - $17,999

Estate of Ken Feldman

Anonymous Gary & Lisa Maier *

CHAI-FOUNDERS Gifts of $18,000 - $24,999

(* Indicates a Charter Member since 1995)

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STAY IN TOUCH

Do you have an email address? Do we have your email address? If you are receiving the Messenger by mail, the odds are that the Synagogue does not have your email address. You can still continue to receive The Messenger through USPS, but I ask you to please provide us an email so that we have another way to reach you. Do you have a cell phone? Do we have your cell phone number? If the recorded messages from the Synagogue are sent to your landline, the odds are that the Synagogue does not have your cell number. You can still continue to receive recorded messages on your home phone, but please provide your cell number to us as an alternate way to reach you. Having your email & cell number is important because there is a lot of information that is time-sensitive and without it, we cannot reach you within a reasonable amount of time.

Call us, email us or tear out this sheet and send it to the synagogue office.

NAME ___________________________________________

EMAIL ___________________________________________

CELL # ___________________________________________

ON THE ROAD WITH THE RABBI

Trip to Philadelphia:

The National Museum of American Jewish History

Zahav Restaurant

Wednesday, November 29th

Bus departs 11:45 am - $125 /person - RSVP by November 15th Call Rabbi Stern for more information

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FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY

I was very flattered to receive an invitation to deliver the invocation at the Greater Fort Lee Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner. It’s not that I love to give invocations and benedictions; I think they’re contrived, obligatory and boring, and certainly not memorable. I also could

have done without having to dress in a tux on the night that the holidays were finally, finally over. (This year made more onerous by the 3, Thursday - Friday - Shabbat marathons)

What made all the difference was that I was specifically chosen by the honorees - Armand Pohan, who is not a member of the tribe, and Lee Cohen, who is not a member of our shul! And I was determined to give a different kind of invocation, one that might just make a more lasting impression on those in attendance who would be unwillingly subjected to it.

Starting with the premise that the purpose of a Chamber of Commerce is to promote business, promote networking between businesses, establish positive relationships with local government and civic organizations, and have an interest in ensuring that the municipality in which their businesses are located is a good place in which to live, I started by telling everyone that I believe that God is a capitalist.

On the micro level, just look at the proverbial Woman of Valor from the Book of Proverbs. She is a one-person dynamo, seemingly working 24/7 to provide for her family. She grows produce; she grows flax and weaves it; she deals with merchants; “she does not eat the bread of idleness.”

On the macro level, the prophet Isaiah promises that “The Wealth of Nations will come to you.” I hope that many of you recognize that phrase from high school history, civics, or economics. The father of capitalism, economist and moral philosopher, Adam Smith (who was also an ordained clergyman) gave this title to his magnum opus. In effect, Smith was saying God is a capitalist! and blesses free enterpr ise.

But in both Leviticus and Deuteronomy, and again and again throughout Prophets, there are messages that mandate a just legal system that does not favor the rich over the poor, that requires compassion for, and generosity toward the orphan and the widow and the impoverished.

So God is not just a capitalist, God is a capitalist…with a social conscience!

SHABBAT TOGETHER MUSICAL FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE

November 3rd - 7:00pm

Led by Rabbi Kenneth A. Stern & Cantor Paul Zim

COME, ENJOY, PARTICIPATE & LIFT YOUR VOICES IN SONG!!

GOD IS A CAPITALIST

RABBI KENNETH A. STERN

Kristallnacht, Commemorating the 79th Anniversary of November 9, 1938

We will mark this program, which many

consider the start of the Shoah, by showing a series of brief video presentations on

Wednesday, November 8th

In the Hebrew School at 5:30 pm In the Community Room at 7:00 pm

All congregants are invited to attend

either program:

“I Have a Message for You” “The Unicorn”

“Chai—The Number that Adds Up to Life” “The Shoah Story Told Through Shadows”

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“HALLELUYAH” - THANK YOU LEONARD COHEN (1934 - 2016)

MUSIC NOTES CANTOR PAUL ZIM

of the prayer of humility, that the Cantor chants on behalf of the congregation on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. One can say that Cohen never forgot his connection to the Jewish people. In 1974, he composed the song, “Who by Fire.” It was an adaptation of the central High Holiday prayer, “Un’Taneh Tokef.” All of us feel privileged to have celebrated Leonard Cohen’s artistry and never-to-be-forgotten legacy. He is deeply missed by so many. His fans are eternally grateful for his existence and his music. We especially remember him on his first Yahrzeit, November 7th.

A NOTE OF THANKS FROM OUR CANTOR

One of the hallmarks of our synagogue has been our warm participatory form of worship. Singing has made our worshipping a more meaningful service for everyone.

So many prayers from the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Liturgy are solemn and soul-stirring. They are recited and sung (chanted) with the utmost reverence. To add beauty to our services, I have always enjoyed training our own to sing solos or sing-a-long with our congregation. These added voices were outstanding! Their participation has enhanced the beauty of our High Holiday services.

The Yom Tov Singers (in Alphabetical Order)

Ashley Alenick, Paige Alenick, Suzanne Alenick, Alana Davis, Alexa Danoff, Dr. Madelyn Danoff, Andrea Elrom, Darielle Insler, Jamie Obstbaum

Leonhart, Rabbi Jay Levy, Martha Shemin, Rabbi Ken Stern, Miranda Stern, Raina Stern,

Stephanie Stern-Protz and Dr. Avi Yacobi.

YASHER KOACH TO ALL!

Leonard Cohen, the bar itone - voiced poet, novelist, songwriter, and performer passed away last November. He was 82 years old and was one of music’s most revered and prolific visionaries. To my knowledge, he never had a

song that made the top forty hit parade, yet there is one song, “Halleluyah,” that was recorded by over 300 artists including, Nina Simone, Bono, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Justin Timberlake, and R.E.M. This song has not only been on recordings, but has been used in movies (Shrek), TV (last year’s Emmy awards), churches, synagogues, and many other venues. Here in our own synagogue, I have adapted the melody occasionally to “Sim Shalom” our Prayer for Peace, and to Psalm 150 (Halleluyah...Kol Han’shamah). The original song from Leonard Cohen refers to King David, also known to be author of the Book of Psalms. A sampling of Cohen’s lyr ics are “Now I’ve heard there was a secret chord that David played and it pleased the Lord.” Leonard Cohen was a spiritual man. His close friends called him Eliezer (his Hebrew name). He studied and practiced both Judaism and Buddhism. His themes are very dark but there is always a crack of light shining through imperfections. Man is not perfect and perhaps God’s creations are imperfect, but God still brings blessing on all his creations. With regard to “Halleluyah;” there was an interview on NPR Radio several years ago, when I heard Leonard Cohen describe how that song took him four or five years to write. In the mid - 1980’s Bob Dylan sang “Halleluyah” at concer ts on at least two occasions . Unquestionably, he was a longtime fan. “Halleluyah” r emains a celebrated anthem and loved by people everywhere. It’s a haunting melody and very “loopy.” Loopy refers to a song that stays in your head, and you just can’t get rid of it!! Mr. Cohen’s last album was released one year ago on a CD called, “You Want It Darker.” The album includes a selection called “Hinneni, I’m ready my Lord.” These words were our Patriarch Abraham’s response when God called on him to sacrifice his son Isaac. It’s also the name

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Music is on the Menu at Sisterhood’s Paid-Up Membership Luncheon

Tuesday, November 14th at 12:30pm

Join us for this special “Members Only” event. Back by popular demand:

THE MIKE LUPERSBECK TRIO

Admission is your 2017 - 2018 dues, which may be paid at the door.

Program Coordinator Membership Coordinator Naomi Altschul Marilyn Saposh

SISTERHOOD ETHEL CHESEN, PRESIDENT

As always this year’s Sukkot Supper from start to finish was in the hands of Kathy Grazian, our chairperson extraordinaire. The results speak for themselves. So on behalf of all of us Thank you Kathy for another successful evening on the Sisterhood Calendar. Last but not least, our one and only Shirley Kochansky performed her usual kitchen magic, our team of Sisterhood volunteers made certain that no one went away hungry. Thank you to Rabbi Stern, Cantor Zim, and Martha Shemin for their participation. **************************

Sisterhood Facts

In looping through my “Fact File,” I came across some interesting thoughts about Sisterhood that I would like to share with you.

Our goal is to perpetuate Conservative Judaism, emphasizing love of family, mitzvot, the Jewish people, and the land of Israel.

Our Sisterhood is the backbone of our synagogue

family. From the cradle to college and beyond our members are involved in developing, nurturing and teaching the values of traditional Judaism

Sisterhood is designed for its members and their

needs, offering flexible programming and services. We provide the opportunity for each

Sisterhood Book Group

Tuesday, November 21st - 1:00 pm

“Patrimony” By Philip Roth

Refreshments will be served.

Chairpersons Kathy Grazian & Naomi Altschul

member to develop her potential by sharing talents and skills. We want each member to find fellowship and a sense of belonging.

There you have it! If you are not yet a member of our group , these facts should impress you. Dues are only $36 per year, with all we have to offer, it’s a bargain.

************************** UPCOMING EVENT:

Our Chanukah Celebration with ORT on Tuesday December 19th at 12:00 pm; tr aditional latkes, jelly donuts and so much more.

************************** The executive board extends our condolences with

much sadness and heartfelt sympathy, to: Sheila Scherl on the loss of her beloved husband,

Dr. Newton Scherl

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Mitzvah Day Sunday, November 5

HEBREW SCHOOL NEWS MYRA LONDON & ZEEVA SKLAR CO-DIRECTORS

We often hear the phrase, “It’s a mitzvah!” but do we usually know what it really means? Most associate that phrase with the idea that mitzvot are connected to giving to charitable causes, donating one’s time and energy, and being an all around good person. While those are all noble things to do, that does not imply what mitzvah truly means.

Mitzvah translated means “commandment.” There are 613 mitzvot (plural of mitzvah). In the Maimonides’ Sefer Hamitzvot, otherwise known as the Book of Commandments. The mitzvot are split into two categories: positive and negative commandments. God created the mitzvot, or commandments that he intended for the Jewish people to follow correctly. Following the fifth commandment, “Honor your father and mother,” does not imply one is doing a “good deed”, because that is something everyone should do without question. There are a specific set of beliefs, standards, and principles that Jews must follow. Living by the mitzvot God put in place, we are able to understand the core values of Judaism.

As humans, the subject of being “commanded” to do something gets complicated. People naturally resist being told what to do with no opportunity to choose or have a say in the matter. The Torah reveals that when God gave the commandments, God declared, “Behold, I have set before you the blessing [of observing the commandments] and the curse [the potential punishment for failing to observe the mitzvot]- therefore, choose life!” God’s statement validates that even when the commandments were first presented to the people, the Jewish people had a say and choice in the matter; even though it is evident that God was hinting towards the right choice. Back when God presented the Ten Commandments, the reason for observing the mitzvot was clear: God rescued the Jewish people from slavery and they were grateful. To show how grateful the Jews were, they would observe the mitzvot for eternity, living by the ethics and standards rooted in Torah. Fast forward to now and the idea of why we, as modern day Jews, still abide by the mitzvot God presented

to us comes into question. If we place ourselves in the shoes of our ancestors who were presented the Ten Commandments directly from God, it is hard to say we would not fulfill the covenant of God. Some believe that mitzvot put in place by God simply make us better people. Others believe the only reason we should obey mitzvot is simply because we were told to do so in order to keep our promise to God. Jewish tradition sets expectations that every Jew should go out of their way to do mitzvot. In Hebrew School, we expect that as each child nears Bar or Bat Mitzvah, he or ashe will choose and complete a mitzvah project. Each year, as part of the Jewish Federation of Northern New Jersey’s Mitzvah Day, we complete various projects in our classrooms. This year, we are going out periodically into the community and offering our families even more opportunities to perform mitzvot. Making mitzvot a regular part of our children’s lives is a responsibility we take seriously. We are commanded to do this.

WHY OBSERVE MITZVOT?

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Our B’nai Mitzvah

Allegra V. Sousa - October 21, 2017 Allegra Virginia Sousa, daughter of Andrea Oriel and John Sousa, and sister to John “Christopher” Sousa, became a Bat Mitzvah on October 21, 2017. She is the granddaughter of Alfred and Rita Oriel of Bronx, NY and the late Virginia Sousa of Bermuda. She is the great-granddaughter of the late Alice “Allegra” Kleinman and the late Abe Kleinman of West Palm Beach, Florida. Allegra is an 8thgrade student at Lewis F. Cole Middle School; where she is an editor and contributor to the award winning literary magazine, Intermedia, and in the school band. Allegra is an active participant in Fort Lee sports playing in both baseball and soccer leagues. She is also a Girl Scout cadet who has earned multiple badges, and an avid supporter of animal adoption.

Her Torah portion is Noach which explains the true meaning of accepting all others into your life; and having respect and kindness as your guide through life. Allegra is proud to be a part of a people who have a deep respect for others and a long history and culture. Her goals are to travel the world, to learn about other cultures, and to continue to foster animals; especially birds. Allegra would like to thank her mother and father for their love and support, and her brother Chris for his confidence in her abilities. She would also like to thank her Hebrew School teachers, her tutor Eli Greenberg, Rabbi Stern and Cantor Zim for all of their support and guidance; and the congregation for their encouragement.

Michael Guigliano - October 14, 2017 Michael Guigliano, son of Faith Dash Guigliano and Tom Guigliano, and brother to Joey and Anthony, became a Bar Mitzvah on October 14, 2017. He is the grandson of Selma and Barry Dash of Englewood Cliffs New Jersey, and Boynton Beach Florida. Michael is an 8thgrade student at Englewood Cliffs Upper School. He plays Alto and Tenor Sax in the school band and the chamber music group. Michael has participated in Tai Kwon Do for six and a half years and is now a third degree black belt and instructor. He is a roller coaster enthusiast and has traveled to many states to ride over 100 different roller coasters. Michael has his own YouTube channels, and is a film enthusiast. Michael’s goals for the future are to produce or direct films. Michael’s Torah portion is Bereshit which details the creation of the Universe. Also

known as Genesis, it is one of the most well known stories of the Torah. Bereshit is the first weekly parasha in the first book of the Torah and it means beginning. Michael knows that being a Jew is special, because the Jewish people stick together; it is like he has a another family - the Jewish community. Michael would like to thank his Hebrew School teachers, his tutor Eli Greenberg, Rabbi Stern and Cantor Zim for their teachings and support. Michael would like to give special thanks to his grandparents Barry and Selma Dash, for their encouragement and for frequently listening to him practice his haftarah, brachot, Maftir and also for buying his tallit and t’fillin and sponsoring the kiddush in his honor. Michael would also like to thank his mom, dad and Joey for supporting and helping him throughout this process. Last but not least, he would like to thank his family and friends for joining him at his bar mitzvah.

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Our B’nai Mitzvah

Noah & Liam Altschul - November 4, 2017 Noah & Liam Altschul, sons of Audrey and Mark Altschul, and brothers to Benjamin & Chloe will become B’nai Mitzvah on November 4, 2017. They are the grandsons of Naomi Altschul of Englewood Cliffs NJ, Laura Aronson of Boynton Beach Florida, and Robert & Catherine Schur of Coral Gables Florida. Noah is an 8thgrade student at Newmark, in Scotch Plains NJ. Liam is an 8th grade student at Eagle Hills School in Greenwich Connecticut. Liam is a member of the Eagle Hill School Wrestling team. Liam aspires to be a teacher. Noah’s goals for the future are making his family happy and proud of him in everything he does.

Noah & Liam’s Torah portion is Chayei Sarah. This portion teaches that you may have to work hard for what you want, but God will help you get there. Noah feels that it is important to know how God has saved us in so many ways, and he is thankful that God permits him to be a Bar Mitzvah. Liam feels that the traditions of the generations have brought him to this pivotal point in time so that he can be a Bar Mitzvah. Noah would like to thank his family for being so supportive of him; Rabbi Stern for being so patient and understanding of him, and his Grandmother Naomi who has worked with him to help prepare for his Bar Mitzvah. Liam agrees with Noah and particularly wants to thank his Grandmother Naomi for being so involved in Judaism and teaching him by her example. He also wants to thank her for telling him so many good stories about his namesake and Grandfather Leonard. The boys both wish to thank their Bar Mitzvah Tutor Amichai for working so hard with them.

Mia Wasserman - November 18, 2017 Mia Wasserman, daughter of Kim & Bernard Wasserman, and sister to Samuel, will become a Bat Mitzvah on November 18, 2017. She is the granddaughter of Isabel Booth of Millbrae California, Kurt Wasserman of Mexico City Mexico, Richard Buttafuoco of Miami, Florida, and Dolores Patore of Boynton Beach, Florida. She is the great granddaughter of the late Mendel Wasserman of Antwerp Belgium, the late Frank and Madeline Buttafuoco, Massapequa New York, the late Anthony and Irene Pastore of West Babylon New York, and the late Elisa Villamar and Oscar Castellanos of Guatemala. Mia is a 7th grade student at Lewis F. Cole Middle School; she currently participates in chorus and math club, and was previously awarded the President’s award for

Academic Achievement. She also qualified for the USAIGC gymnastics team for state and regional competition. Her Torah portion is Toldot which explains the birth of Esau and Jacob, Esau's sale of his birthright to Jacob, Esau's realization of what he had done and subsequent threats on Jacob’s life, and how Jacob then flees to Haran. Mia’s heritage is special to her because she loves learning about the Torah and getting together with her family to celebrate the holidays. Her goals for the future are to go to Stanford University and to become a lawyer. Mia would like to thank her family, Rabbi Stern, Cantor Zim, and all of her Hebrew School teachers for always being so supportive of her.

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Donations listed were received in September

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THANK YOU TO OUR SYNAGOGUE CONTRIBUTORS

DONOR IN HONOR OF

Aliyot Get Well Charlene Stern Get Well Marvin Chertkoff Marvin Kochansky’s Birthday Marvin Kochansky’s Birthday Hennie Ostrower Rabbi Stern & Cantor Zim Get Well Charlene Stern Get Well Irith Insler Madelyn & Richard Danoff’s Anniversary Arnold Grodman’s Birthday

Marilyn Saposh Marilyn Saposh Marilyn Saposh Natalie Kaplan Ellen Reese & Gary Stein Terry & Eran Gensler Michael Wikes Alice & Arnold Grodman Alice & Arnold Grodman The Davis Family The Davis Family

Shirley & Marvin Kochansky The Laufer Family The Shatz Family Evelyn Baer Mary & Leo Rettig Marilyn Saposh Phyllis & Bill Lowe Anne & Otto Salmon Ruth Lowenstein Elsie Zielberger

Bill Tobenkin David Israel Farshadfar David Israel Farshadfar David Israel Farshad-far David Israel Farshad-far David Israel Farshad-far Fred Rosenberg

DONOR IN MEMORY OF

Our Condolences to . . .

JEFF ADLER On the loss of his wife, our esteemed member, BEATRICE ADLER

DONOR Ann Hurwitz & James Weisberg

IN MEMORY OF Marshall Hurwitz

DONOR

Harvey, Evan & Michael Fein IN MEMORY OF

Myrna Fein

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

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SHEILA SCHERL On the loss of her husband,

our esteemed member, DR. NEWTON SCHERL

Our Sages taught: The giving of tzedakah is as great

as all the other mitzvot together

Bara Batra 9a

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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 1 Jerome Margolin 3 Michael Hausman 4 Debbie Shatz 7 Mark Halpern 10 Myrna Weissman 12 Marc Levi 13 Ilene McGrath 14 Shayan Zamanian Rad 15 Judith Auerbacher 15 Helene Polinsky

16 Chloe Altschul 16 Nancy Green 16 Stephen Whitman 18 Scott Koszer 20 Ruth Korn 20 Lia Pitchkhadze 21 Ethel Chesen 21 Allegra Sousa 22 Harriet Hirschenfang 22 Seymour Zlotnick 23 Elena Landau

23 Carolyn Tauber 26 Naomi Altschul 26 Ella Hattem 26 Heidi Skolnik 27 Francine Koszer 28 Orren Ravid 28 Shifra Ruda 29 Ariel Dasgupta 29 Robert Feuerstein 30 Evelyn Baer

1 Francine & Gerald Koszer 7 Karen & Craig Reisner 9 Irith & Arnold Insler 12 Stephanie & Arie Levi

17 Sandy & Randy Karpman 21 Rose Lederman & Henry Glazer 28 Rochelle & Earl Schneider 30 Kim & Bernard Wasserman

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES 1 Henry Glazer 2 Michael Herzig 2 Ruth Lowenstein 2 Ann Oster 2 Ivan Shore 5 Gertrud Buchler 5 Lior Elrom 6 Miriam Richman 7 Adira Kessler 7 John Lyden 9 Andrea Garncarz

13 Abraham Ravid 14 Hilda Reisner 15 Samuel Pitchkhadze 17 Joan Alter 17 Esther Eisdorfer 18 Michael Davis 18 Iris Coleman 18 Kristin Schulman 20 Franco Aguilar 20 Marvin Chertkoff

21 Jonathan Fox 23 Sharon Berman 24 Brandon Osian 24 Beth Kaplan 27 Tikva Ofeck 29 Iris Fox 29 Larry Lesh 29 Irving Plutzer 29 Harry Richman 29 Rona Topiel 30 Faye Salmon

3 Debbie & Charles Shatz 4 Rachel & Neil Taylor 5 Marlin & Erwin Dickman 7 Shari & Stephen Whitman 11 Rachel & Steven Schulman 12 Tikva & Joseph Ofeck

15 Kathy & Solomon Grazian 17 Alma & William Katz 24 Michelle Reisner & Adrian Osian 25 Leslie & Alan Fromkin 26 Barbara & Harvey Fishman

If your birthday/anniversary is not listed, please call the Synagogue office and we will update our records. 201-947-1735

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Daily Service Times Mon ‐Thur 7:00am & 7:45pm Friday 7:00am & 7:00pm Saturday 9:30am & Minchah Sunday 9:00am & 7:45pm

1 12 Cheshvan

Bible Study 11:30 am

2 13 Cheshvan

Rabbi’s Class 10:30 am Visiting Scholar Rabbi David Fine 12:30 pm

3 14 Cheshvan

Bible Study 11:30 am Musical Shabbat Service 7:00 pm

4 15 Cheshvan Noah and Liam Altschul B’nai Mitzvah 5:30 pm

5 16 Cheshvan

6 17 Cheshvan

7 18 Cheshvan Sisterhood Executive Board Meeting 1 pm

8 19 Cheshvan Kristallnacht Program 5:30 PM & 7:00 PM

9 20 Cheshvan

Rabbi’s Class 10:30 am Visiting Scholar Rabbi David Fine 12:30 pm

10 21 Cheshvan Bible Study 11:30 am

11 22 Cheshvan

12 23 Cheshvan

Hebrew School Closed

13 24 Cheshvan

14 25 Cheshvan Sisterhood Paid - Up Member-ship Luncheon 12:30 pm

15 26 Cheshvan

16 27 Cheshvan Rabbi’s Class 10:30 am Visiting Scholar Rabbi David Fine 12:30 pm

17 28 Cheshvan Bible Study 11:30 am

18 29 Cheshvan Mia Wasserman Bat Mitzvah 9 am

19 1 Kislev

20 2 Kislev 21 3 Kislev Sisterhood Book Club 1:00 pm

22 4 Kislev

Hebrew School Closed

23 5 Kislev

OFFICE CLOSED

24 6 Kislev

OFFICE CLOSED

25 7 Kislev

26 8 Kislev

Hebrew School Closed

27 9 Kislev

28 10 Kislev Visiting Scholar Eric Goldman 1:00 pm

29 11 Kislev Hebrew School

Resumes

On the Road with the Rabbi

Philadelphia Trip 11:45 am

30 12 Kislev Rabbi’s Class 10:30 am Visiting Scholar Rabbi David Fine 12:30 pm

MINCHAH 5:15PM

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MINCHAH 4:15PM

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THANKSGIVING

MITZVAH DAY

Rabbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kenneth A. Stern

Cantor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Zim

Execu ve Director . . . . . . . . . . Martha Dawson

Rabbi Emeritus . . . . . . . . . . . . . Irving Spielman

Messenger Editor . . . . . . . . . . . .Yael Gevertzman

2016 - 17 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sisterhood

President/ Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . Ethel Chesen

Financial Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Bloch

Corresponding Secretary . . . . . . . . . Evelyn Davis

Recording Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . Rochelle Carus

Men’s Club

President/Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alan Stern

Recording Secretary. . . . . . . . Marvin Kochansky

Corresponding Secretary. . . . Marvin Kochansky

AUXILIARY

CLERGY & DIRECTORS

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JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF FORT LEE / GESHER SHALOM

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PHONE: (201) 947-1735 FAX: (201) 947-1530 HEBREW SCHOOL: (201) 947-1654

EMAIL: office@geshershalom.org VISIT US: www.geshershalom.org

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President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Altschul

Vice Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrea Elrom

Arnold Grodman

Richard Schiff

Ira Smilovitz

Treasurer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alvin Cohen

Secretaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lisa Maier

Hennie Ostrower

Joan Alter Niles Burton

Ethel Chesen Iris Coleman

Regina Friedman Hugh Gilenson

Seymour Green Arnold Insler

Vera Kishinevsky Dan Kraut

Laurie Singer Heidi Skolnik

Alan Stern Stephen Whitman

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