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Shalom December 2012
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Dear Friends: Several years ago, one of our Religious School teachers told me of her dismay at this sea-son. In a discussion with her students on the meaning of Chanukah the year before, she was shocked to discover the number of Jewish families in our community who have Christmas trees in their homes. She indicated to me that she was almost afraid to bring up the subject again in her class. Chanukah’s deepest meaning lies in its affirmation of the freedom to be different – to maintain
our distinctive religious practices even though we are a small minority in our society. That is precisely the meaning of the Maccabean revolution. Chanukah commemorates those who proclaimed their own special identity and des-tiny which they were unwilling to give up even at the cost of their lives, much less for the comfort of being differ-ent.
Allow me to share with you a portion of an interesting letter which was shared with me by a congregant who passed it along to his Rabbi:
You showed me the Christmas tree you placed in your home. You thought I would be flattered and pleased. It is a beautiful tree carefully set up and painstakingly decorated, but I am neither flattered nor pleased. To me, a Christian, the tree is a symbol of my most sacred religious holiday. It has become, in our home, the mark of our Christianity during the season of the year when we celebrate the birth of Christ. I ask myself what meaning the tree has for you? It cannot be a Christian religious symbol, since you have told me often that as a Jew you do not accept Christ. For you, it must then be no more than a pretty deco-ration. How can I help but feeling resentful when you take my sacred religious symbol and make it a mere decoration? And when I hear you refer to it as a “Chanukah Bush” I am ashamed for you. But most of all, I’m sorry. Sorry for you. You mentioned “Chanukah.” I see some of my Jewish neigh-bors decorate their homes so beautifully in its honor. I hear their children sing pretty songs and tell the ex-citing and significant story. I am sorry that all of this is so strange and foreign to you – that you do not give your children an opportunity to partake of its joy and share in its celebration. Many thanks for wishing me Merry Christmas. As a really good friend – one of your best – I wish you a Happy Chanukah.
I hope that you and your family will celebrate Chanukah wish song, with joy and with an overwhelming pride in being what you are.
Yours sincerely, Stephen H. Pinsky
Kislev / Tevet 5773 | December 2012
Rabbi’s Voice Rabbi Stephen H. Pinsky
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A publication of
Temple Beth Torah 900 Big Blue Trace
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RABBI
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CANTOR Carrie F. Barry
[email protected] PRESIDENT Sara Marcus
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Susan Kellner Richard Lebowitz TREASURER Richard Samuels SECRETARY Marcia Weber
EDUCATION DIRECTOR Jodi Kaufman
[email protected] PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR
Sandy Wilensky [email protected]
YOUTH ADVISOR Jessica Stein
[email protected] BROTHERHOOD
PRESIDENT Jeffrey Sharkey
SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENT Darlene Leobwitz
Andi Parker [email protected]
SHALOM CREATIVE DESIGN Philip Levine
EDITOR Phyllis Weinstein
Message from the President Sara Marcus
Hello everyone! I can hardly believe it is December and we are looking forward to 2013! 2012 was a remarkable year which included two important developments:
The congregation began the process of Rabbinic Search, and anyone who was interested had the opportunity to take part in the information gathering process.
The Board of Trustees began the ‘Visioning’ process which we hope will create a stronger spiritual community for all the members of Temple Beth Torah.
These two processes are integral to each other. The information gathered by the Search Committee (qualities most important in a Rabbi, priorities for a Rabbi, goals of the temple, strengths of the congregation and weaknesses of the congregation) is important for the Board to consider in creating policy which will determine how Temple Beth Torah can become a more sacred community, a stronger congregation of learners and a congregation interested in supporting more social justice initiatives. Please read your emails to know what TBT is offering, take advantage of all the edu-cational opportunities, participate in the social events to come and let TBT be your spiritual home. I wish you all a healthy and happy 2013! L’Shalom, Sara Marcus, President
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Cantor’s Voice Cantor Carrie Barry
Ever thought about learning Hebrew? Please read on! I grew up in a home with no televised sports. My father never had an interest. In fact, when my mother met my father, it was one of the things about him that appealed to her. I think the noise of the games drove her to distrac-tion. My brother played soccer, but if he wanted to watch a game on television, he had to do so in his bedroom. Ian and I had been dating about three months when he told me that football season was beginning and I had a choice to make: I could watch the Jets games with him, or he’d see me in February. As a kid, if I happened to be at someone’s house where they were watching a game, it looked like utter chaos to me. I couldn’t figure out where the ball was. I didn’t understand the terminology. It was so…foreign! Well, I was enjoying my time with Ian and didn’t want our blossoming relationship to go on hiatus for football season. I told him I’d be willing to watch football with him as long as he was willing to explain to me what was happening and answer all of my ques-tions. It turns out Ian is a very good teacher. Within a month I was able to follow the ball across the television screen and, by the end of the season, I could say I had a true appreciation for the game. Someone recently told me that he thinks he’d enjoy services so much more if he knew what was going on. I im-mediately made the analogy to my foray into football. Of course, unless you grew up attending services regularly or studied the prayers and their function as I had, services must seem, well, foreign. Hebrew is a language most of us don’t speak, there is seemingly random choreography as part of the prayers, and you can join with the “lai, lai, lai’s” of the music but most people are dependent on the transliteration. So, I’m on a mission. For those of you who are interested, I am determined to help you become what I call “Service Savvy.” Beginning Saturday, January 19, I will be offering a weekly, free, adult only, hour-long Shabbat study course at 1:00pm in the Temple Beth Torah’s library. The class will cover beginning Hebrew, the structure of the Shabbat services and the meaning and historical background of the prayers. It will not matter what your background is or where you fall on the continuum of Jewish/Hebrew education. The class will be a judgment free zone. My goal for the class is to educate in order to increase our enjoyment of, appreciation for and spiritual con-nection to our worship experiences. If you are interested, please send me an email at [email protected] or leave me a message at the temple because it would help me prepare materials, but, as they say, walk-ins are wel-come. B’Shalom, Cantor Carrie Barry
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From the Desk of the Temple Educator
Jodi Kaufman Over the last few months I have taught several professional development courses about using iPads in Religious Education. Currently we have 6 iPads in our school which get used every time school is in session. Our classes have benefitted from the use of the iPads and truly enjoy using them. Our 7th graders began writing their own books of midrashim. The 5th grade class has created posters for an anti-bullying campaign they have launched in our school. The 4th grade has used them to find their Hebrew birth dates. Our Hebrew Special-ist uses them with our students to reinforce the Hebrew they have learned. Using technology in our school has enriched what we do here and I hope our students bring that home to you. Here are some apps we are currently using in Religious School. Perhaps you or your child might want to check them out at home! For a more complete listing of Jewish apps visit… http://www.jewishicommunity.com/ iShma- Learn and review the Shema with some fun activities iHanukkah- Learn and review the Hanukkah blessings and more. iShabbat- Learn and review the Shabbat blessings with some fun activities. iTorah- Learn the Torah blessings with some fun activities. iMahNishtana- Learn the 4 questions for Passover or just play them at your seder. The Amazing Jewish Fact a Day Calendar- learn some Jewish trivia to share. Jewish Rock Radio- Listen to popular Jewish rock music from all over the world. Hebrew for Kids- Learn some modern Hebrew vocabulary. Hebrew Alphabet Study Buddy- Practice your Aleph Bet at home and on your way. Verse Wise Bible JPS- Have an English translation of the Torah at your fingertips. Kippa Game HD- Put the kippa on the kid’s head in this exciting game. Passover Trucks Game HD- Learn which foods are kosher for Passover and sort them into the correct truck. Kosher Fishing Game HD- Learn about keeping Kosher by catching the Kosher fish. Hanukkah Sliding Puzzle- Play this sliding puzzle game to remember the joy of Chanukah. JAM Matching Game- Jewish and Me Matching game for younger students. Shofar for iPhone- Hear the shofar blown all year long. Mitzvah Flyer Game- Catch the flying mitzvot in this fast paced game based on Jewish values. Alef Bet Bullseye- An Alef Bet game you can customize to test specific letters. Who’s Jewish?- A game for the older students of Jewish trivia. Hebrewku- Sudoku with Jewish symbols or letters of the Hebrew alphabet. The Torah- G-dcast for the ipad. You can also use You Tube to get these videos. Comic Life- Create your own comic strips and share them. They can be printed or uploaded to your website. ShowMe- Create your own instructional videos and email them to your students or upload them to a website. Passover- A Storychimes Read Aloud book. Hebrew Tots- A fun and exciting way for children of all ages to learn the Hebrew alphabet, numbers and colors. Kids 1st Shape Puzzle- Learn Hebrew and English first words. Hebrew Touch and Write- A fun way to learn how to write Hebrew. Hebrew Words (VIBS Inc)- Learn to read, write and say Hebrew words. Alef Bet Schoolhouse- Teaches the Hebrew alphabet with sound, color, animation and fun? Book Creator- Create and publish your own books. Pic Collage- Create your own posters!
Have fun! I hope to hear from you soon! Jodi Kaufman, RJE
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Preschool Press Sandy Wilensky
It always gives me great pleasure to share with you the many ac-tivities and lessons in which the children are involved in the pre-school. This month is no exception. The children spent much of their time in November learning and preparing for our school Thanksgiving celebration. Just like at home, these experiences culminated with a celebratory meal to which family and friends were welcomed guests. In the preschool, the activities leading up to the big celebration is where the real learning occurs. Creatively contained within our curriculum, the teachers artfully integrated activities about the Pilgrims, Plymouth Rock, Native Americans, the meaning of being thankful, and Hachnasat Orchim, welcom-ing guests. Under the careful supervision of teachers and volun-teer parents in the classroom, the children measured and mixed ingredients, learned new songs and tempos, and created festive centerpieces and holiday attire. We are all thankful to the VPO (Voluntary Parent Organization) for the additional food prepara-tion and beautiful setup, as well as to the numerous “moms” in all the classes who assisted in transforming white t-shirts into child-made works of art. The parade of children into the social hall for the sing-a-long was an example of our ongoing parent-teacher-child collaboration. The beaming smiles on the faces of the chil-dren and their proud families and friends were a reflection of those efforts. Our families also assisted the children with acts of Tzedakah. Our holiday food drive contributed 8 boxes of food for local pantries. Thanks to all of you for continuing to support our many Pre-school fundraiser events. The Holiday Boutique was held on Fri-day, November 2 and was a tremendous success. Kudos to Vicki Buckstein for coordinating this event, which directly benefits the preschool children. Congratulations to those of you who won the raffles! This year our family supported Adopt-A-Class program has raised over $2000. Those efforts will put many new manipula-tives, language, science and Judaica materials into the classrooms in the next few months. If you were lucky enough to be in the building on Friday morn-ing, November 9th, you witnessed a preschool lesson on Kavod, through the arts. The children were treated to a most memorable dance program of patriotic music honoring our soldiers in uni-form. The children could not take their eyes off the “big kids” - the Royal Palm Beach High School Wildcat Dancers. Our sincere thanks to Michelle Blecher for bringing the performing arts into our school each year With Chanukah coming on the heels of Thanksgiving recess, preparation for the festival of lights has already begun. On Decem-ber 11 & 12, the children will celebrate the holiday in their class-rooms with delicious potato latkes and sufganiyot donated by the Sisterhood and Brotherhood. We are so fortunate to be the recipi-ents of the generosity of these two groups and their leadership.
We thank all of the members for their continued support of all our preschool actvities! Preceding these yummy snacks will be a school-wide Chanukah sing-a-long complete with recitations of the blessings and the lighting of the Chanukiah. The VPO will put their own finishing touch on the celebration with small gifts for each child. The hands-on activities for this holiday will include constructing variations of the Chanukiah and playing dreidel. Be-sides reinforcing the teachings of the holidays, the practice and repetitions of the many songs taught at this time of year reinforces memory and language development in the young child. The dreidel game, which the children love to play, teaches the miracle of Chanukah while introducing basic math concepts. We are also quite proud of our PreK children who will embrace the Jewish Value, Gemilut Chasadim, acts of loving-kindness, at Morselife Geriatric Center for a presentation of Chanukah music to their residents.
The end of January will be highlighted by a month long visit to the synagogue from the traveling life size Bim & Bom, a traveling program sponsored by the Commission for Jewish Education. This innovative program infuses the language, adventures and Jewish values found in the story of Bim and Bom: A Shabbat Tale, by Daniel Schwartz into the day-to-day activities of the pre-school children. Watch for some long-term projects that will also emanate from interaction with the story and its main characters, Bim & Bom.
Save the date! The first stop for Bim & Bom will be at our se-cond Tot Shabbat of the school year on January 25th. The chil-dren will be treated to a child friendly service led by Rabbi Pin-sky and Cantor Barry. Dinner will be provided for the children following the service. Our Tot Shabbat programs are open to the entire community. Bring your friends! RSVP to the preschool office 793.2649 or [email protected].
Do you know a family looking for a quality NAEYC (National Association for the Education of Young Children) preschool pro-gram? Please have them call or stop by the preschool office. We would be happy to give any interested persons a tour of our won-derful school! Next month we will begin early registration for the 2013-2014 school year. Full-time, part-time and extended day options are again available for children two through PreK. Registration information will be available before the holiday break.
Our best wishes to you for a Happy Chanukah! Shalom, Sandy Wilensky Director On a purely personal note, thanks to everyone in the Temple community for your kind thoughts and expressions of sympathy.
Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool
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Sisterhood News Darlene Lebowitz and Andi Parker
Hello, Sisterhood Members and Congregants! Here is some news from Sisterhood…your Sisterhood board continues to meet the 2nd Sunday of the month at 9:30 AM at the Temple and you’re welcome anytime! In August we hosted the Religious School Welcome Back Pool Party at Wellington Community Pool and in September we enjoyed our invited guest, Madi Hoesten, WRJ Marketing Vice-President, who presented an overview “WRJ 101” and how to navigate the WRJ (Women of Reform Judaism) website. October brought us to the Sukkah for your Sisterhood Installa-tion. The 2012-2014 officers include: Darlene Lebowitz and Andi Parker as Co-Presidents, Debbie Cirincione , Member-ship, Amy Blumstein, Programs, Sue Thornton – Ways and Means, Jeanne Moskowitz – Treasurer and Joy Pitterman as Sec-retary. The first weekend in November Sisterhood members along with our 7th grade Religious School students made “No-Sew” blankets for a temporary residential children’s home called “Grandma’s Place.” We donated these blankets for the children to have as a keepsake while at this facility and when they return home. Everyone enjoyed making the blankets and Sisterhood looks forward to partnering with the 7th grade for more mitzvot in the spring. Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 12 at 7PM when we’ll host a “Shop and Play” BINGOtini. We’ll be shopping at our Judaica Boutique, enjoying Martinis [and non-alcoholic beverages too] along with appetizers, and of course, we’ll be playing BINGO. The fee is $18 per person and includes 2 BINGO cards (additional cards available for purchase), a Martini or drink of choice, light snacks and lots of fun and laughter, shopping and prizes. Looking ahead to 2013 we have many activities including January’s Paid-up Membership complimentary dinner on January 16, a Tu B’shevat Seder and wine tasting with Brotherhood on Saturday, January 26 and on January 27, Mitzvah Day, we’ll be making Stuff ‘N Sew teddy bears. On February 10 we’ll be having a Sisterhood meeting and program [TBA] and on March 12th, we’ll be hosting our annual Women’s Seder led by our very own Cantor Carrie Barry. Sunday, April 21 brings our Card & Game Party & Luncheon. May 16 we’ll have another opportunity to do mitzvot by making button bracelets. The proceeds from the bracelets will go toward cancer research. Watch for more information on all of the above activities. We look forward to seeing you and your friends at some of these events! One final note. We would like to recognize Fran Lerner for her dedication for more than ten years as an area director for some of WRJ’s Southeast Regions Sisterhoods. We would also like to recognize Joy Pitterman, who was recently ap-pointed an area director for some of our Southeast Region Sisterhoods. Mazel Tov ladies on the past, present and future for Women of Reform Judaism! Wishing all our congregants very Happy Chanukah.. Shalom always! Darlene Lebowitz and Andi Parker Co-Presidents of Temple Beth Torah’s Sisterhood
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Temple Beth Torah Caring Committee's mission is to support our members who are ill, have suffered a loss, are going through difficult times, or who may be celebrating a simcha. Temple members are encouraged to email the Caring Committee at [email protected] or Call Beth at the Temple office at 561-793-2700 and provide the information of the congregant in need or celebrating a mitzvah. We welcome any congregants who would like to learn more about our committee and get involved. Temple Beth Torah is looking for volunteers to periodically drive other Temple members with a temporary need for a ride to services or Temple related events. If you are able to help out, even if it is only one time, please let us know and provide the best way to contact you. Thank you and best wishes for a happy and healthy Chanukah.
Caring Committee Cindy Albers
The Preschool VPO just had their annual Holiday Boutique on November 1st. The Boutique was a huge suc-cess. We had a number of temple members as vendors including: Toby Brodtman of Dye-Namite Designs, Tam-my Haber and Leslie Campche of The Bag Chicks, Cheryl Herrman of Write-It, and Danielle Novak of My Sis-ter's Closet. We had 19 vendors in total. Thank you to everyone who cooperated to make this event a success. The Preschool VPO wants to invite any interested congregant to join us in the sanctuary for the weekly pre-school Friday Shabbat held at 11am. Cantor Barry plays her famous Hello Kitty guitar and the kids rock out to her Shabbat sing-along. Experiencing this event will put a smile on your face!
Preschool Volunteer Parent Organization (VPO)
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Julie Rosenberg, daughter of Lenora Assing and Louis Rosenberg was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Oc-tober 6, 2012. Julie is an 8th grader at the Meyer Academy and has attended since graduation from Temple Beth Torah Pre-school. Julie enjoys doing artwork and loves animals, as well as playing on the basketball team for school. Julie at the age of thirteen has not yet made any decisions about her future endeavors, but we know that whatever she does, she will continue to be a Mensch! On this special day Julie was joined by her parents, sister Jennifer, her grandparents and caring friends and fami-ly. Myles Ian Cohen, son of Debbie and Barry Cohen, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 13, 2012. Myles is an 8th grade honors student in the gifted program at Emerald Cove Middle School. He is an avid athlete and plays baseball on his school team and for the HoJo Elite travel team. Myles will be joined by his parents, sister Ariana, very proud grandparents, in addition to family and friends from New York and Florida. He is so appreciative of everyone that is contrib-uting to making this occasion such a special one. Sara Lexi Silverman, the daughter of Rich and Beth Silverman, was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, Octo-ber 20, 2012. Sara is an honor student at Emerald Cove Middle School. She enjoys dancing, playing all sports and being around horses. Celebrating with Sara were her sister Cori and her many special relatives and friends. Lea Schwartz had the honor of Bat Mitzvah on November 3rd. She is the daughter of Michael Schwartz and Dorrit Vizel-Schwartz. She has an older sister, Maya and a younger brother, Benjamin. She also has two dogs who like to sleep in the sunbeams that light up her room. Lea loves gymnastics especially tumbling, twisting and flips. She also loves to travel to Denmark to visit family she has there. She is in the 7th grade at Wellington Landings Middle School where she is learning Spanish and one day would like to visit a Spanish-speaking country. Lea recently participated in the American Heart Associa-tion’s Heart Walk in West Palm Beach as part of her Mitzvah Project. Isaac Michael Portnoy, son of Eli and Heather Portnoy, was called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 10, 2012. Isaac is in 7th grade at Bak Middle School of the Arts where he majors in theatre. He enjoys numerous hobbies, which include a variety of sports, video games, reading, cooking and just hanging out with his friends. Isaac volunteers for A Second Chance Puppies and Kittens Rescue. He often spends his weekends helping at adoption events. In addition, he and his family foster rescued dogs in their home until they find their forever homes. Isaac would love for Temple Beth Torah families look-ing for a new pet to consider adopting from this organization. He was joined on his special day by his parents, his sister Alexa, his grandparents, Ivan and Joyce Portnoy, Michael and Patty Sullivan and Debbie and Rick Adkins as well as many other be-loved family and friends. Emily Thal is the daughter of Mitchell and Elizabeth Thal, and the mother of Doogie Thal was called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 24, 2012. She is a 7th grade student at the Arthur Meyer Jewish Academy, which she has attended since the age of five. Emily is a member of the Wellington basketball team and enjoys swimming and other activities. She has a passion for all things art and is an avid collector of fossils, stones, and precious gems. She is a member of the Temple Beth Torah Youth Group and enjoys all of the activities provided. Joining Emily on this special day will be her aunts, uncles, and grandparents, along with her cousins, classmates, and friends. Benjamin Todd Katz, son of Dr. Henry and Linda Katz, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on December 8, 2012. Benjamin is a 7th grade student at Polo Park Middle School, where he is enrolled in all advanced and honors programs. He plays alto saxophone in the school band. Ben, as he prefers to be called, enjoys golf, tennis, and basketball. Water sports, such as swimming, skim boarding, and fishing are also favorite pastimes. His passion is sailing and, whenever he can, he proudly solos his craft on the Intracoastal in Palm Beach. He loves to travel, especially by ship. Whether,on land or at sea, he always has his camera in hand to capture precious moments. Ben greatly looks forward to spending one month each summer at sleep away camp in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
B’nai Mitzvah Students October / November / December
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The Social Justice Committee Ochel L’chol project raised $4,590 for Publix gift certificates for members of our congregation and community who needed help with groceries and prescriptions. After the project ended at Passo-ver, 2012, there was an additional donation of $1,000. It is both good and bad that all of those gift certificates have been used. There is still a need. The President and Rabbi have asked the Social Justice Committee to restart the project. So, on 11/9/12, the Social Justice Committee will be at all Onegs to collect $10 donations for Publix cer-tificates. We hope you will help in this important cause and thank you in advance. The Committee is looking for congregants that are willing to e-mail their Congress people on Jewish-related issues. The RAC, the political action sub-committee of the URJ, website has many topics for which they would like you to send e-mails. You can also get on their contact list and they will send you e-mail when they need e-mails sent. The main topics listed now by RAC are:
i. SNAP (food stamps) in Farm Bill – stop $450B cut in current bill ii. Expansion of Medicaid in Obamacare – FL Gov. will not do for FL iii. Eco-Justice – environmental bills all hung up in Congress iv. Passing Employment Non-Discrimination Act – for Gays and Lesbians, there is no protection in employ-
ment so this is needed now. v. Protecting Contraceptive Access and keeping Roe vs Wade vi. Iran Sanctions vii. US Aid to Israel
If this is something you may be interested in, please contact us and we will train you on the RAC site. The Com-mittee is always interested in suggestions for Social Justice projects and people who want to help us in our work. Please contact Diane Marks at 752-8311 or [email protected].
Social Justice Commitee
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Events at Temple Beth Torah December 2012
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Torah Study Shabbat Morning Service
2 Annual TBT Picnic
3 4 Sisterhood Book Club
5 6 7 Erev Shabbat Service (EARLY SERVICE—6:30)
8 Torah Study Shabbat Morning Service
9 10 11 12 Sisterhood Hosts "Bingotini"
13 14 Chanukah Dinner at TBT Shabbat with our Chanukah Choir
15 Torah Study Shabbat Morning Service
16 17 18 19 20 21 Erev Shabbat Service
22 Torah Study Shabbat Morning Service
23 24 25 26 27 28 Erev Shabbat Service
29 Torah Study Shabbat Morning Service
30 31
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Welcome to our New Members We welcome the following new members to our “Temple family” and look forward to their
participation in our services and activities.
Inna and Steven Markhoff Louis Shapiro and Shannon Fisher
Allan and Beverly Ziker Erica and Brian Fleisch
Allison Jacobson Bena Levy
Shahar and Robert Pasch Tanya and Gary Popovetsky Anna and Jonathan Goldberg
Chong-Sun Oh and Danny Johnston Liat and Orik Dagan
Jennifer and Eric Goldman Adam and Ashley Goldstein
Ms. Nancy Lanard and David Thomas Cathy and Michael Wolf
Dr. Sara and Glen Bernstein Andrea and Moshe Farhi
Heather and Kenneth Kingwell Jamie and Eric Dinow
Betsy Greenberg Jann Flowers
Miluska and Brett Fabrikant Taryn and Daniel Silverstein
Mazel Tov To: Our B’nai Mitzvah:
August Michael Rosman Groves and his family
Nicholas Breindel and his family Jacob Pincus and his family
Zachary Rubin and his family
September Lilyana Hamerling and her family
Joshua Myerson and his family
October Julie Rosenberg and her family
Myles Cohen and his family Sara Silverman and her family
Amy Arbit and her family
November Lea Schwartz and her family Isaac Portnoy and his family Emily Thal and her family
December
Ben Katz and his family
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Special Simchas—Mazel Tov To:
Rhoda and Sy Zenlea on the birth of their great grandson, Jacob Sam Lyons Selma and Saul Goldman on the marriage of their granddaughter, Mia Upton Betty Breinin on the birth of her great granddaughter, Catheryn Jay Breinin Marcia Jaffe on the marriage of her daughter, Alicia, to Michael Hollinger
Sabina and Mel Dener on the marriage of their granddaughter, Michele Gibula, to Adam Critchley Lee and Harold Baum in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary
Get Well To:
Larry Bernstein, Michael Budd, Mark Carey, Nancy Freedman, Jacob Fried, Irene Haas, Marvin Haas, Fran Lerner and Linda Politzer
Deepest Sympathy To: Robert Kappell on the loss of his mother, Dorothy Kappel
Brian Buckstein on the loss of his grandfather, Henry Al Buckstein Dinah Harmon on the loss of her father, Stanley Levine
Susan Schwartz on the loss of her sister, Marjorie Winokur Lisa Zafran on the loss of her father, Solomon Binderoff
Doug Stein on the loss of his father, Charles Stein Susan Davidson on the loss of her mother, Marion Levine
Arline Moore on the loss of her mother, Sylvia Rayvid Janna Zaidspiner on the loss of her stepfather, David Josel
Ken Cook on the loss of his uncle, Sal Saul Leonard and Ian Cordes on the death of their brother and uncle, Carl Cordes
Melanie Levine on the death of her father, Stephen Evans Marlene Katzman on the loss of her husband, Irwin Katzman
Mark Albers on the loss of his father, Edwin Albers Janice Pliskow on the death of her mother, Sophie Jacobson Danielle Levinsohn on the loss of her sister, Esther Chana
Sandy Wilensky on the loss of her stepmother, Florence Adler Jennifer Winton on the loss of her grandfather, Hyman Goldstein
Stephen Warner on the loss of his farther, Fred Warner
Rabbi Stephen and Lisa Pinsky are delighted to announce the arrival of their grandson
Theodore Ji-Hyun Pinsky
Son of Angela and Seth Pinsky
born Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012
Baby, Parents and Grandparents Are All Doing Well!
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] Gracious Donations ] RABBI’S DISCRETION-
ARY FUND Fountains L.I.F.E.
Foundation given to help feed the hungry
Ellen Schafer & Allen
Trustman
In Honor Of The birth of our great grandson,
Jacob Sam Lyons Rhoda & Sy Zenlea
The marriage of
Mia Upton Roz & Karen Eismann
The Bat Mitzvah of Lilyana Hamerling Barbara & Richard
Bergman
The Bat Mitzvah of our granddaughter,
Lilyana Hamerling Karen & Barry
Hamerling
Brendon and Dylan Green’s reading from the Torah on Yom Kippur
Louise Strongin
“Uncle” Phil Aronson Carrie Schoen
The speedy recovery of
Sylvia Shoengold Roz & Morris Ball
Sylvia Skoller
A Happy, Healthy New Year for Lisa and Rabbi
Pinsky Betty Breinin
Gwynn & Tom Rosen
Tammy Smith TBT Sisterhood
The Bar Mitzvah of our
son, Myles Cohen
Debbie & Barry Cohen
In Appreciation For The renewal of vows
ceremony which Rabbi Pinsky conducted for
Scott and for me Beth Hyber
The beauty of the High
Holiday Services Earlene & Eric Bakerman
Judy & Leon Pinstein Arline & Noel Shevack Daisy & Stan Dorfman
Robbie & Michael Puritz-Hayes
Jeffrey Newman Janna & Jay Dorfman
Hope Bernstein Muriel Zuckerman
Dulcie Burns Joan Wolff
The Rabbi’s friendship Judith & Richard Silver
Family Fund
Rabbi Pinsky’s years of service to the Temple Beth Torah Family
Caryl & Marty Kahn
The Sisterhood Installa-tion during the beautiful
Havdalah Service Darlene Lebowitz &
Andi Parker
Rabbi’s visits during Marvin’s recent illness
Phyllis & Marvin Weinstein
The lunch my grand-daughter and I shared
with Rabbi Pinsky Bea Kalikow
Rabbi’s visits and care for
my father during his surgery
The Herrman Family
Our annual Kristallnacht Service
Irene Warten
In Memory Of My dear wife Cyril Gold
Lee Zimmerman Jack Zimmerman
Emil Block and
Bea Block Jane Shuster
George Rothbart
Selma & Saul Goldman
David Steinberg Sylvia Skoller
Dorothy Kappel
Roz & Morris Ball
My dear wife Cyril Gold
Joseph Dickens
Irma & Marty Grossman Selma & Saul Goldman
Robert Steinberg
Betty Breinin
Stanley Levine Gloria Zakon
Janna & Joel Zaidspiner
Bea Matis Betty Breinin
Irene Rozenblat Smith
Irene Warten
Gerald M. Wilson Ann Trebby
David Josel
Jennifer & Andrew Goldstein
Charles Stein
Bonnie & Doug Stein
My beloved sons, Barton and Ronald Skol-
ler Sylvia Skoller
Thelma Eisen Carrie Schoen
Myron Silverman Elaine Silverman
CANTOR’S DISCRETION-ARY FUND
In Honor Of The Bar Mitzvah of
Alex Refowich Linda & Mark Refowich
The beautiful High Holiday Services
Selma Rudnick Waters Dulcie Burns
The speedy recovery of
Iris Goldson Zena Plous
A Happy, Healthy New Year for Carrie & Ian
Barry and their children Betty Breinin
Julie Rosenberg’s
Bat Mitzvah Rosenberg and Assing
Family
The speedy recovery of Anne Hlasnicek
Roz & Morris Ball
Ruthe Blecher on her birthday
Roz & Morris Ball
In Appreciation For Summer services Gale Zumpano
The Sisterhood
Installation during the beautiful
Havdalah Service Darlene Lebowitz &
Andi Parker
The High Holidays Arline & Noel Shevack
The Sisterhood
Installation Darlene Lebowitz &
Andi Parker
In Memory Of George Rothbart
Roz & Morris Ball Ruth Ball
Renee Rissin & Family David Rothbart & Family
Pat Fitzpatrick
David Josel Cheryl & Mike Herrman
Nancy Tilson
Selma & Saul Goldman
Libby Barry Dr. Jack Zimmerman
Julian Stern
Daisy & Stan Dorfman
RABBI STEPHEN PINSKY EDUCATION FUND
In Memory Of David Rosenberg
Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky
Alan Rosenberg
Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky
Scott Hyber
Beth, Jason & Joshua Hyber
Hon. Jesse M. Eisen
Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky
Doris Appleby
Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky
Loretta Cohen
Roz & Karen Eismann
In Appreciation For My being called to the
Torah on Shemini Atzeret
Phyllis Weinstein
In Memory Of Ruth Pinsky Bross
Rabbi Stephen Pinsky
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EDUCATOR’S DISCRE-TIONARY FUND
In Honor Of Julie and Kevin
Krotenberg’s new home Shelley Sandler
Ivan and Joyce Portnoy
and their example of kindness to others
Sara & Mitch Marcus
In Memory Of Stanley Levine
Sue & Jim Thornton
Stephen Evans Marcia & Scott Weber
CANTOR FENAKEL RELI-
GIOUS SCHOOL In Honor Of
Madie Hoesten TBT Sisterhood
LEONIE ARGUETTY PRE-
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory Of Henry Buckstein
Sabina & Mel Dener
Carl Cordes Brian & Vicki Buckstein
Florence Adler
Vicki & Brian Buckstein Beth Tanner
YOUTH GROUP FUND
In Honor Of Emily Thal’s Bat Mitzvah
and in appreciation for Temple Beth Torah Elizabeth, Mitchell &
Emily Thal
In Memory Of Charles Stein
Marcia & Scott Weber
TZEDAKAH BOX FUND In Appreciation For
Ruthe Blecher and her delicious dinner and good
company Roz & Morris Ball
In Memory Of Stanley Levine
Marcia & Scott Weber
Florence Adler Marcia & Scott Weber
Eunice Rapoport
Marcia & Scott Weber
LIFE LONG LEARNING FUND
In Honor Of The birth of Catheryn
Jay Breinin Melissa Sandel
In Appreciation For Sheila Phillips and
Rosemond Hammond and their wonderful
summer classes Susan Kellner
Sara, Mitch & Debra Marcus
In Memory Of
George Rothbart Ruth Ball
Roz & Morris Ball Ruthann & Michael
Palmer Rhoda & Sy Zenlea
Miriam Melon Frieda Greenstein Sheldon & Ruth
Friedberg Gloria Kahn
Judy & Joel Marcus Marilyn & Lou Rissin
Elaine Gordon, Nat Sims & Friends
Marilyn & Bruce Smith Anne Hlasnicek
Arlene & Leon Tracht
Aida Skluth Rhoda & Sy Zenlea
BILL BENDER CARING
FUND In Honor Of
The speedy recovery of Nancy Freedman
Youngblood Darlene & Rich
Lebowitz
The marriage of Michele Gibula to Adam
Critchley Sabina & Mel Dener
The speedy recovery of
Linda Politzer The Adler Family
In Appreciation For The beautiful High
Holiday services and our wonderful aliyah
Sabina & Mel Dener Darlene & Rich
Lebowitz
The Cantor’s fabulous performance during the
High Holidays Darlene & Rich
Lebowitz
The Caring Committee and all that they do for
our community Dulcie Burns
In Memory Of
George Rothbart Roz & Morris Ball
Ruth Ball
Frank Reisman Danielle & Harvey
Levinsohn
Edwin Albers Alisa & David Adler
Jerrold Jacob
Jennifer & Yehuda Konnan
LIBRARY FUND
In Honor Of The 85th birthday of
George Koffs Doris & Karl Fishman
In Memory Of
Ellen Selker Doris & Karl Fishman
Gladys Cohen
Doris & Karl Fishman
PRAYER BOOK FUND In Memory Of Irwin Katzman
The Past Presidents of Temple Beth El of Buffalo, New York
GENERAL TEMPLE FUND
In Honor Of The speedy recovery of
Arleen Tarutz Sarah Franzblau
The marriage of Alicia &
Mike Hollinger Thelma Specter
Joy Pitterman’s birthday
David Pitterman
The speedy recovery of Sylvia Shoengold
Judy & Stanley Stein
The Bat Mitzvah of our granddaughter,
Amy Arbit Doris & Jack Sadow
In Appreciation For Lara Tessler and her
beautiful voice Sara & Mitch Marcus
In Memory Of
Henry Buckstein Cheryl & Ian Cordes
Irene Smith
Irene Warten
Erich (Pico) Mamson Irene Warten
David Josel
Liz & Mitch Thal
Stephen Evans Cheryl & Ian Cordes
YAHRZEIT FUND In Memory Of Harry Rosner
Judy & Roy Rosner
Bertram Gottfried Sylvia Gottfried
Sylvia Kalish Miriam Goldbetter
Anthony Lauzerique
The Lauzerique Family
Steve Martin Debi & Steve Shapiro
Arthur Yasuna Michael Yasuna
Leonard Hack
Yetta Hack The Hack Family
Irene Stolow Carl Stolow
Cheryl & Stephen Stolow
Bernard Shipp Steven Steinhorn
Joyce Farkas
Saul Blecher Ruthe Blecher
Manuel Ingerman
Samuel Jacob Moskowitz Corinne Ingerman
Ruth Arensen Marcus Abrams
Art & Barbara Abrams
Josephine Shevack George Shevack
Arline & Noel Shevack
Lillian Moskowitz Jeanne & Lew
Moskowitz
Louis Cramer Earlene & Eric Bakerman
Esther Astrachan Cheryl Feinstein
Mollie Goldman
Cindy & Bobby Moses
Max Rudnick Samuel Rudnick Sophie Rudnick
Selma Rudnick Waters
] Gracious Donations ]
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] Gracious Donations ] Sheldon Portnow
Janet Portnow
Jonathan Block Jane & Fred Shuster
Dr. Seymour Kalb
Samuel Cohen David Simon
Carol & Edward Cohen
Freda Rothman Brenda & Steven
Rothman
Milton Ross Bessie Ross
Eleanor Ross
Karen Dener Sabina & Mel Dener
Harriet Honey Wolff
Sandy Wolff
Sam Bonk Henry Bonk
Rachel Pell Walter Pell Shirley Pell
Leisel Bachmann Edgar Bachmann Dorathy Portnoy
Joyce & Ivan Portnoy
Herbert Frank Milton Frank
Elaine Baylinson
Celia Ackerman Joseph Ackerman Harry Ackerman
Frances Kessler
Fred Kessler
Beatrice Simon Carol Cohen
Frederick Strongin
Alaine Green
Shirley Bulvanski Lee Goldberg Judy Zupnick
Frieda Holstein Sager
Cary H. Levy
Paul Nadel Dolores & Buddy
Busch
Rose Birnbaum Seymour Birnbaum
Minnie Schwartz Irvin Schwartz
Kurt Warten Irene Warten
Irvin Shapiro
Ellen & Steven Shapiro
Mollie Goldman Helene Weinberg
Lee Hobel
Margie & Larry Zauder
Paul Specter Thelma Specter
Estelle Goldstein Jerome Goldstein
Mae Lifschitz Melissa Sandel
Moe Palmer
Ruthann & Michael Palmer
Nathan Trachtenberg
Gertrude Cordes Mary & Leonard
Cordes
Minnie Platt Jack Platt
Dora Gareleck Abraham Gareleck Beverly & Marvin
Gareleck
George Skantar The Skantar Family
Harry Lichman Joseph Kalikow Bea Kalikow
Mina Stern
Darlene & Rich Lebowitz
Max Ball
Marge Weiss Roz & Morris Ball
Miles Saul
Lynn Ferman
Joseph Sisle Louis Gidelson
Roselyn & Mitch Sisle
Philip Plaskey Elaine Baylinson
Julius Jacobowitz Albert Jacobowitz
Hyman Feld
Bob Feld
Murray Rosenberg Leroy Greenspan Carole & William
Greenspan
Janice Scheinker Roberta Grossman
Jeanne Iseman Anne Shapiro Roz Eismann
Celia Bergman Regina Pilchick
The Bergman Family Carole & Arnold Berg-
man
Minnie Buckstein Vicki & Brian Buck-
stein
William Parker Andi & Ron Parker
Florence Goldwasser
Naomi Fishler
Rose Cooper Fred Reiman
Yetta Harnick
Barbara Harnick
Estelle Zangen Joseph Zangen
Harriette Goldberg Ida Bullion
Leon Bullion Annie Peltz Sam Peltz
Joyce Goldman Phyliss & Richard
Bullion
Murray Stanley Hope Barton
Irving Malyn Shirley Malyn
Phyllis & Al Alasia
Shirley Glass Bennett Politzer
Joseph Marks Alan Marks
Miriam Bisulco Lori Bilkis
Morris Pomeranz
Joan & Joseph Pomer-anz
Mark Pliskow Janice Pliskow
Alwyn Metzger Dr. Abe Lucks
Karen & Steve Metzger
Ruth Williams Audrey & Charles
Lipton
Simon DeYoung Harry Ellenson Gregory Chigos Dianne & Ray
Ellenson
Nathan Franzblau Sarah Franzblau
Leo Williams Renita Reif
Shirley Glass
Alisa & David Adler
George Palmer Ruthann & Michael
Palmer
Faye Solomon Dr. Helen Garson
Edward Orenge
John Stetson
Robert Rycus Fredal Rycus
Rebecca Hopenstein
Erza Hoppenstein Morton Pauker Max Langhaus
Miriam & Marvin Langhaus
Paul Levenson Cynthia Kleit
Helen Fryzer Joseph Fryzer
Max R. Koffs
Louise & Milton Koffs
Frank Herzlin Norma Herzlin
Howard B. Fishman II Doris & Karl Fishman
Dr. Daniel Weinstock
Donald Weinstock Esther Birnbaum
Robert J. Katz Laurie Levene
Max Shapiro
Debra & Steven Shapiro
Erna Warten
Ida & Theo Wartens-leben
Irene Warten
Larry Ellner William Brodie
Betty & Hank Brodie
Lila Blecher Ruth Blecher
Sheila Katz Arnold Katz
Laura, Amanda & Drew Moshe
Rita Spitalny
Mortimer Spitalny
Harry Druck Melissa Sandel
Leo Williams
Heather Andrews
Lloyd Kellner Sylvia Kellner
Samson Kellner Adele Fisch Joseph Fisch
Bernice Ballen Frances Ballenzweig
Susan & Reed Kellner
Chana Fuks Fryzer Harry Ackerman
Joseph Lifschitz Melissa Sandel
Oscar Unger
Roslyn Eismann
Harold Robinson Barbara Abrams
Fanchon Metzger
Karen & Steve Metzger
Irene Graf Myra Goodman
Regina Pilchick Joseph Bergman
The Bergman Family
Hyman Zupnick Judy & Mel Zupnick
Belle Friedman
Marcia & Fred Fried-man
Irving Hahn Stanley Hahn
Martin Lebowitz
Darlene & Rich Le-bowitz
Rose Packer Bea Kalikow
Joseph Bakerman Ruth Bakerman
Adeline Dorson Sandra Setton
Arnold Baylinson
Ethel Plasky Elaine Baylinson
Beatrice Lubets Eleanor Ross
Richard Sinclair
Michael, Susan & Jacob Sinclair
Manny G. Wells Margaret Wells
Friday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. ROCK YOUR SOUL SHABBAT
Our Temple band returns for a joyful Service of music and prayer.
Saturday, December 1 at 9:45 a.m.
SERVICE-IN-THE-ROUND Torah Portion: Vayishlach, Genesis 32:4-36:43
Friday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m
(Please Note Earlier Time) FAMILY SERVICE
Members of our Fifth Grade will participate in the Service.
December Birthday Blessings.
Saturday, December 8 at 9:45 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Katz
Son of Linda and Dr. Henry Katz Torah Portion: Vayeshev, Genesis 37:1-40:23
Friday, December 14 at 7:30 p.m.
CHANUKAH FAMILY SERVICE Join us for an evening of
holiday music and celebration preceded by a Family Shabbat Dinner open to the
entire congregation and their friends. Our Special Chanukah Congregational Choir will sing. Bring your own chanukiyah to be lit in the Sanctuary.
Saturday, December 15 at 9:45 a.m. SERVICE-IN-THE-ROUND
Torah Portion: Miketz, Genesis 41:1-44:17
Friday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. “The December Dilemma – Again”
Rabbi Pinsky will speak on the ways in which we as Jews face the holiday season.
Saturday, December 22 at 9:45 a.m.
SERVICE-IN-THE-ROUND Torah Portion: Vayigash, Genesis 44:18-47:27
Friday, December 28 at 7:30 p.m.
A Service honoring Mary and Leonard Cordes and their family on the dedication of the Rabbi’s Study.
Saturday, December 29 at 7:30 p.m.
SERVICE-IN-THE-ROUND Torah Portion: Veyechi, Genesis 47:28-50:26
December 2012 Service Calendar