Kennedy Boulevard ot Horrison Avenue

Vol. 63 No. 20 May 26, 2000 - 22 Iyar, 5760

Rabbi Kenneth Brickman - Cantor Sergei Schwartz

Friday, May 26th ... . .. ........... . .... ... .. .. ........ .... . 8:00 p.m.

Candle Blessing Kiddush Prayer

MEMO~TRmUTETOFLORENCEBERMAN Beloved Wife of our Late Rabbi Samuel Berman

& Honorary Sisterhood President

Saturday, May 27 ....... .. .................... . ........ 10:00 a.m. Haftarah Reading: Blanche Dohrman Kiddush

Friday, June 2nd .... . ... . ...... .... .. . ....... .. ....... . ..... 8:00 p.m.

Candle Blessing: Eleanor Bouer Kiddush Prayer: Susan & Talbot Sklar At the Ark for Aleynu: Judy and David Kupfereberg

RABBI BRICKMAN WILL SPEAK

Oneg Shabbat in honor of Eleanor Bouer Sponsored by her Children & Grandchildren

Saturday, June 3rd . ....................................... 10:00 a.m.

Haftarah Reading: Kimberly Cohen Kiddush

Affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations

BRASS SEAT PLATE ENDOWMENT FUND The Temple has undertaken a very important fund-raising . project to increase our congregation's endowment funds . For $150, you can have a brass plate installed on one of the seats in our sanctuary. The deadline for placing your order is June 30, 2000, so the plates can be installed by Rosh HaShanah. Remember we need a minimum order of 100 seat plates, so every one counts. Call the Temple office now for an order form, or if you need assistance in formulating the wording for the inscription on your plaque.

FUND-RAISING COMMITTEE EVENTS Thursday, July 13 Trip to the Paper Mill Playhouse to see "Pippin." The cost is $60.00, which includes l~nch, the show and transportation. CALL THE OFFICE TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR THESE EVENTS, 201 -333-4229, OR SEND YOUR CHECK TO THE TEMPLE.

BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST & RAFFLE On Sunday morning, June 11 at 9:30 a.m. the Brotherhood will hold its annual Breakfast and Raffle. Please call the Temple office (201-333-4229) to make your reservations, and don' t forget to buy your raffle tickets for the 50/50 Raffle. Remember the more raffle tickets you buy the bigger the prize. So, sell tickets to your family and friends, as well . Just like "The Big Game," you have to be in it to win it. Raffle tickets are available in the Temple office, and they will be available at the breakfast. There is no charge for this event, which will include a delicious breakfast, a fascinating presentation by Rabbi Brickman, and of course, the raffle. Call the Temple now to reserve your place!

SOPHIE GREENBAUM TRIBUTE FUND In memory of beloved husband, Sol

Lubow to Ruth Lubow from: Mildred Kabakow

In memory of beloved brother Charles Minsky to Shirley Bouer from:

Gert , Milton Wegodsky and Norma Cohen

Miriam , Sol Swerdloff Christine Montefiore Fanny Tilton Nancy , Nathan Sambul Fleurette Margulies

In memory of beloved husband Philip Yablon to Ruth Yablon from: Nancy' Nathan Sambul

In memory of beloved son-in-law, Lou Kessler to Mildred Kabakow from:

Ruth Lubow Gert , Milton wegodsky and

Norma Cohen Sara Miller Betty Schuchman Martha Weinberg Fanny Tilton

In memory of beloved husband, Lou Kessler to Rita Kessler from: Martha Weinberg

In memory of beloved sister Simy Neels to Gert Wegodsky and Norma Cohen from: Nancy' Nathan Sambul

In memory of beloved mother, Florence Berman to Deana Katz and Family from:

Ruth Pearlman Phyllis Barison Ruth Lubow

In memory of beloved Arline Haar to Shirley , HUrray Haar from: Nancy' Nathan Sambul

In memory of beloved aunt, Dorothy Katz to Dena Katz from: Rosemary' Edna Neubelt In memory of beloved wife, Naomi to

Dr. Mort Kassel from: Rita Druz Mildred Gothelf Terk

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • MEMORIAL FUND

Contributions have been received: In memory of beloved Florence Berman

from: Eleanor Bouer Evelyn S. Brauer

* * • * * * * • * * * * * * * * * • * THAMK YOU

My profound thanks to Rabbi Brickman, Cantor Schwartz, Irwin Rosen, Trustee members and all my friends at Temple for their many tributes and cards sent to me in memory of by beloved husband, Sol.

Ruth Lubow * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

BERTHA FREUDENBERG FLOWER FUND Contributions have been received: In memory of our beloved mothers,

Lottie K. Jaffin , Florence Jasper by Jane , Lee Jasper

In memory of beloved mother, Rose Canter by Miriam Nickelsporn

In memory of beloved mother and grandmother, Sylvia Zucker by Leon . Zucker, Monte , Beth, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rachlin and Skyler

In memory of beloved brother-in-law, Saul Safier by Ceil Bauer

In memory of beloved son, Herbert J. Tilton by Fanny Tilton

In memory of beloved mother, Sylvia Zucker by Dr. , Mrs. Alvin Hollenberg

In memory of beloved son, David Kabakow by Mildred Kabakow

In memory of beloved father Daniel Marcus by Hal & Bettianne Marcus * * • * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * *

m SJI AIm MAX SCBIIEID IlUSIC FUND Contributions have been received: In memory of beloved daughter, Marcia

Sternberg to Florrie Tartalsky from: Hortense Gutmann

In memory of Sol Lubow, beloved husband of Ruth Lubow from:Sara Miller

In memory of beloved Florence Berman from:

Ceil Bauer Roselle Singer

In memory of Lou Kessler, beloved son-in-law of Mildred Kabakow from: Freda Hofstetter In memory of Anne Weinberg, beloved

wife of Maurice Weinberg from: Nancy & Nathan Sambul

In memory of Philip Yablon, beloved husband of Ruth Yablon from: Shirley , Elliott Porte In memory of beloved Florence Berman

from: Shirley' Elliott Porte In honor of Cantor Sergei Schwartz

from: Eleanor Bouer In honor of Karen Elkind,

Sergei Schwartz and organist, Wilson, in appreciation for concert at the Sambul home Nancy , Nathan Sambul

Cantor Robert their from:

In honor of Cantor Sergei Schwartz, in appreCiation of his wonderful Senior Recital from: Nancy' Nathan Sambul In honor of a Happy Birthday to Karen

Elkind from: Bea Kaplan Judy , Ben Kaplan Shirley & Murray Haar

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * • *

DR. HEMRY J. AND ETIfEL It. GEWIRTZMAH SCHQLARSJIlP FUND

Contributions have been received: In memory of beloved father,

grandfather and dear friend, Albert Silber to the May Family from: Joan G. Smi th

In memory of beloved mother, Florence Berman to Deana Katz from:

Joan Gewirtzman Smi th Maurie Weinberg

In memory of beloved brother, Charles Minsky to Shirley Bouer from: Maurie Weinberg

In memory of beloved husband and father, Philip Yablon to Ruth Yablon from: Maurie Weinberg In honor of your Special Birthday to Fanny Tilton from: Maurie Weinberg * * * * * • * • * * * * * • * * • * *

ADA GARFUJIJ(EI, HAPPY PAY FUND contributions have been recei ved:

In honor of a Speedy Recovery to Evelyn Malzberg from : Blanche & Arthur Weinberger

In honor of your Special Birthday to Maurie Weinberg from: Nancy & Nathan Sambul

In honor of your Special Birthday to Fanny Tilton from:

Ruth Lubow Irene Hersberg and Andy

In honor of your granddaughter's Bat Mi tzvah to Jean Rubin from: Ruth Lubow

In honor of your daughter's Bat Mitzvah to Mr. & Mrs. Steven Weisman from: Ruth Lubow

Best wishes in your new home to Miriam Nickelsporn from: Nancy & Nathan Sambul

In honor of the birth of your great­granddaughter to Abe Wellen from: Nancy & Nathan Sambul

In honor of your forthcoming marriage, with love and best wishes to Sarah Hayllar & Adam Wendell from: Evelyn S. Brauer

In honor of a speedy Get Well to Betty Berger from: Rebecca & Milton Weiner

In honor of your Anni versary to Frances from: Rebecca & Milton

60th Wedding & 1.1 Resnick

Wiener * * .. * * * * * * • * • • * * * * * *

THANl!: YOU The Temple acknow·ledges very generous contributions from: Julia Shoenthal, in memory of Sol

LuboW, beloved husband of Ruth Lubow Antique Castle, in memory of Sol

Lubow, beloved husband of Ruth Lubow

Debbi & Jay Baum In honor of Amy Kron's completing

her MBA; In honor of Adam Wendell's

graduation from Law School; In honor of Adam Wendell and

Sarah Hayllar's aufruf * * • * * • • * * * * * * • * * * • •

RABBI'S DISCRBTIOIfARY rmm Contributions have been received:

In memory of beloved husband, Phil Yablon to Ruth Yablon from: Shirley Livermore

In memory of beloved brother, Charles Minsky to Shirley Bouer from: Irma & Seymour Jordan In memory of beloved Florence Berman

from: Irma & Seymour Jordan and Family Daniel Jordan Ann & Muttsie Blaustein

In honor of her 98th Birthday from: Fanny Til ton

In honor of Rabbi Brickman being honored by "Let's Celebrate" from:

Nancy & Nathan Sambul Ann & Muttsie Blaustein

* * * * * * • * * * • • * * • * * * * MAZEL TOY!

When one of the members of our congregation is honored in our communi ty, that tribute brings honor to us all. We are pleased to announce that our member Joan Kaminsky was recognized by Mayor Schundler as one of the city's Senior Citizens of the Year . Thi s tribute was given to Joan in recognition of her volunteer activities on behalf of the Ladies Auxiliary of the JURC, where she spends many hours each week helping out. Congratulations to Joan on a well-deserved honor! • * * * * * • * * • • * * • * • • * •

I«>RB SIMCBAS! Congratulations to the following members of the Temple who have recently reached significant professional milestones: Amy Kron on the completion of her MBA, Adam Wendell on his graduation from New York University Law School. * • • • * • • • • * • * • * • * • * *

THANl!: YOU The Temple owes a deep debt of grati tude to Cantor Sergei Schwartz, Karen Elkind, and our organist Robert Wilson for the extraordinary concert they presented at the home of Nathan and Nancy Sambul. Thanks also to the Sambuls for their gracious hospitality and to the members of the Fund-raising Committee who brought refreshments.

t I •

TEMPLE PLANS MEMORIAL TRIBUTE FOR FLORENCE BERMAN

,We were all saddened by the }le~s of the passing of.Flprence Berman.' Together with her bel~ved husband, Rabpi Sam Berman, Florenc~ was a pillar:of our congregatio.~. and of our community for over 50 years. In response to the outpouring of grief over Florence's passing, we will pause during our' Shabbat worship on Friday night. May 26 to remember Florence and pay tribute to her. Rabbi Brickman is collecting reminiscences of Florence, which he will use when he pays tribute to her at this service: If you have a memory of Florence, please share it with the rabbi, either in writing or by calling him at the Temple (201 -333-4229). If members of the congregation would like to send condolence notes to Florence' s family, please send them to the Temple, and we will forward them to the Berman family on your behalf

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING The Temple' s annual congregational meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. in the Nickelspom Social Hall. All of the members of the congregation are urged to attend this very important meeting at which the Temple committees review their activities during the past year. We will also elect the officers and trustees, who will lead our congregation for the coming year. This is an opportunity for every member of the Temple to help shape our future. Refreshments will be served, If you would like to attend, but need a ride, please call Maddie at the Temple office.

SA VE THE DATE Please plan on joining us for a very special service on Friday

, . ' evening, June 16 at ~ : OO p.m. when we will say farewell to . : C.antbr Sergei Schwartz and wish him well in his new Temple .

, .. • I

rN 'At!) AaSJar to P!O~lt.fts'4 QIV pm !III II I!W I (III! II 111111' ! 11111"1 \ I ! i lit I'! to£LO rN At!) AasJar

anuaAV A~ua8 II Il-~Iea eldwel

:OJ sa6uo~] puas asoalcl :JelSDWIsod

AoP!I04 6u!ldS tSOI a4t at JDaA MaN 4S!Mar a4t aJolaq ~aaM OMt woll AI~aaM-!q pa4s!lqnd

OS'S a)!ld uo~d!J)Sqns

OZZSv o1QO 11~~UU1~U1J ·aAY uO~J1TJ 101£

A~E~q1~ ·OJ u01un Ma~qaH

ou-~so SdSn u!lellna 13-'IIla Ildwll

WEEK ENDING: MAY 27th

SIMON BAUMANN SIDNEY BERNSTEIN MORTIMER BOSSERT ROSE CANTER LILLIAN O. FROMER SAUL B. GOLDBERG ALFRED GOLDSTEIN

ESTHER C. GRODJESK DR. IRWIN HARRIS SHIRLEY FRANK KAMIEN CLARA KARTEN ISADORE KORNFELD ALBERT MARKS ESTHER LEVY MILLER BELLA PESIN

DR. BERTHOLD POLLAK ABRAHAM RESNITSKY SAUL SAFIER PAULINE SCHACHNER MAX STERNBERG IDA WALDMAN SYLVIA ZUCKER

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WEEK ENDING: JUlIE Jrd

ALEXANDER BORNSTEIN LOIS COHN

' ABRAHAM GARSTEIN BLANCHE GORNITSKY LOUIS HEILBRUNN HELENA F. HEINSFURTER ISAAC HOFFMAN

IN MEMORIAM

DAISEY HOLMAN ISIDORE HORNSTEIN BETTY KREPS SARAH LEVINE BEATRICE MELTZER SARAH OSTROW

SAMUEL PEARLMAN ·LOUISE GRUBER POLLAK DAVID ROSENBERG LAURA ROTH DR. MEYER K. SCHLEIDER CELIA SHILLING LAWRENCE STEIERMAN

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

. • • WIEN & WIEN INC Memorial " .... I ,. Chapels ~ JEWISH FUNERAL DIRECTORS

YOU CAN PLAN IN YOUR FAMILY'S BEST INTEREST WITH THE

NEW JERSEY PRE-PAID FUNERAL TRUST FUND

Wlen & Wlen, Inc. Wlen & Wlen, Inc. 129 Engle Street 3205 Kennedy Blvd.

Englewood, NJ 07631 Jersey City, NJ 07306

~~ ~in~~~ ~~ ~:n~~~ Wlen & Wlen, Inc. Gutterman-Wlen at Marlboro

402 Park Street 44 Wilson Ave. Hackensack, NJ 07601 Manalapan, NJ On26

(201) 569-2404 (908) 591-8500 nany Wiant Mgr. hthur Wlan. Mgr.

Wlen & Wlen, Inc. 312 Coney Island Ave.

BrOOklyn, NY 11218 (718) 435-8100

Wien & Wien, Inc. 152 Second Ave . .

New York, NY 10003 (212) 285·9659

1-800-322-0533 WORLD-WIDE ARRANGEMENTS

" .~ .

. --:T"'"

Dear Member:

Following is a list of the nominees for Officers and Trustees to be voted upon at our Annual Congregational Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. in the Harold Nickelsporn Social Hall.

Please note that as per Article VII, Section 4-D of the Temple Beth-El Constitution: In addition to the foregoing, nominations may be made for any off ice by petition, signed by twenty-fi ve ( 25 ) or more members in good standing of the Congregation; such petition shall be filed with the Secretary of the Congregation not later than fifteen(15) days prior to the general membership by mail, or by publication in the "Temple Bulletin", at least ten(10) days prior to the election meeting the nature of the petition and the names of the persons nominated therein.

OFFICERS President 1st Vice President 2nd Vice President 3rd Vice President Recording Secretary Treasurer Financial Secretary

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TRUSTEES FOR A ONE ( 1) YEAR TERM Betty Berger Eleanor Bouer Evelyn Brauer Esther Burg Geoffrey Elkind

TRUSTEES FOR A TWO ( 2) YEAR TERM Alan Bardack Ann Cohen Jay Edelman Ida Flior Hortense Gutmann

TRUSTEES FOR A THREE(3) Irma Daniel Fran Eisenberg Michael Eisenberg Regine Friedman Sidney Friedman

MEMBERS-AT-LARGE Phyllis Barison Shirley Bouer Kimberly Cohen Stuart Cohen Maurice Frank Sandra Frank Shirley Haar Judith Kaplan Miriam Swerdloff Sol Swerdloff Eugene Whitehouse

YEAR TERM

LIFE TRUSTEES Benjamin Chodash George Clott Blanche Dohrman A. Winfred Levinstone Norman L. smith Maurice Weinberg

Irwin Rosen Murray Haar Jay Baum Nancy Sambul Debra Baum Beatrice Kaplan Karen Elkind

Marvin Glazerman Ruth Lubow Fleurette Margulies Miriam Nickelsporn Deborah Shapiro

Ben Kaplan Amy Kron Evelyn Malzberg Harold Rosen Fanny Tilton

Andrew Gutterman Sarah Hayllar Molly Heitner Marjorie Lubowsky Ellen Smith

HONORARY TRUSTEES Murray Haar Ruth Sheinberg Gertrude Wegodksy