Temple Beth-EI

BULLETIN Kennedy Boulevard at Harrison Avenue

Affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations

Vol. 60 No. 19 May 16, 1997 - 10 Iyar, 5757

Rabbi Kenneth Brickman - Cantor Janet Leuchter

SERVICE SCHEDULE

Fr~day, May 16th ..................... 8:00 p.m. Candle Blessing: Judy Kaplan Kiddush Prayer: Ben Kaplan

Rabbi Briokman will Speak

Saturday, May 17th .................. 10:00 a.m. Haftarah Reading: Nancy Sambul Kiddush

Friday, May 23rd ..................... 8:00 p.m. Candle Blessing: Shirley Haar Kiddush Prayer: Murray Haar

Book Review by Rabbi Brickman "Rubber Bullets:

Power & Consoienoe in Modern Israel" by Varon Ezrahi

Saturday, May 24th .......... . ....... 10:00 a.m. Haftarah Reading: Constatine Afanasief Kiddush

TEMPLE SPONSORS MUSICALE SERIES Saturday, May 17, 1997 at 8:00 p.m.

featuring Karen Elkind, Vocalist

The second concert in our Spring Musicale Series will be held at the home of Nancy and Nathan Sambul, 97 Mercer Street, on Saturday evening, May 17 at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature our own member, Karen Elkind. We hope you will join us to enjoy Karen's concert and to support our congregation.

***** Save the date for the last concert in our Spring Musicale Series, which will be held on Sunday afternoon, June 8, 1997 at 2:30 p.m. at the Temple. This concert, which will feature Cantor Janet Leuchter, will also serve as our farewell tribute to the Cantor. We are certain that you will want to be present both to enjoy Cantor Leuchter's concert and to express our gratitude to her for her devoted service to our congregation. Reserve your seats now for both concerts by calling the Temple at 333-4229, or by mailing your check to the Temple. Admission for each concert is $18.00 per person. We will arrange rides to the concerts, so if you need a ride or have room in your car for another passenger, please let us know when you make your reservations.

SAVE THE DATE - SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 1997 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth-El

Community Observance of Yom Yerushalayim the 30th Anniversary of the Reunification of Jerusalem

Condolences The Rabbi, Cantor and members of the congregation extend sincerest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Esther Kreiger on the passing of her beloved sister-in-law, Jeanette Braun; and to Ceil Cohen, Toby Rosen and Irwin Rosen on the passing of beloved son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle, Walter Markovits.

MESSAGE FROM RABBI ERIC YOFFIE, UAHC PRESIDENT Unfortunately, disaster has struck one of our own: B'nai Israel Synagogue in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Fortunately, the congregation's 40 families were safely evacuated and all are accounted for. As of this writing, we know that the synagogue is flooded, but it will be several weeks before we know the extent of the damage. We do know that the sanctuary is on the first floor of the synagogue, and that the synagogue is in the downtown area, where some of the worst flooding occurred. Over the weekend, in the face of the flooding, Elana Stein, the student rabbi from HUC-JIR who serves the congregation, flew into Grand forks for her scheduled visit. She was evacuated from her hotel, yet managed to gather together Jews who had been evacuated to the Grand Forks Air Force Base and held Shabbat services. We will keep you informed about the extent of the damage to the synagogue. In the meantime, donations can be made to the UAHC Disaster Fund, 838 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10021-7064. This fund was established to assist communities in the wake of natural disasters, most recently after a hurricane hit St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. Our thoughts are with the people of North Dakota, and we pray that they will be able to quickly rebuild their homes and their lives.

THANK YOU The following note was sent to the Temple from one of the recipients of a Purim package delivered by our Sunday School students:

Dear Rabbi Brickman, My husband and I want you to know now much we appreciated the delicious Purim Shalach Manos delivered to us by Aliyah Zlotkin and her father. You are to be commended for your concern for the handicapped elderly and for the example you set for the young people to aot on that concern.

ADA GARFJJNKEL HAPPY DAY FUND contributions have been made : In honor of a Speedy Get Well to Hortense Gutmann from:

Shirley Bouer E. Judy Mandel

In honor of a Speedy Get Well to Fanny Tilton from:

Shirley Bouer E. Judy Mandel Betty Schuchman

In honor of a Speedy Get Well to E. Judy Mandel from: Madeline & Iz Mazer

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter, Sydney to Judy & Ben Kaplan from:

Hortense Gutmann Micki & Artie Rosenbaum

In honor of being named "outstanding citizen of the Year" to Irwin Rosen from: Madeline & Iz Mazer

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contributions have been made: - In honor of Fanny Tilton on her

Special Birthday from: Irene Hersberg and Andy

In honor of the Many Temple Friends whose prayers and good wishes speeded my recovery from: Hortense Gutmann

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contributions have been made: In memory of your beloved husband, Al Schultz to Frances Schultz from: Madeline & Iz Mazer

In memory of Joan Frisch, beloved wife, mother & grandmother to Mr. Raymond Frisch from: Charlotte Max

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Contributions have been made by: Madeline & Iz Mazer in gratitude for the outpouring of thoughtful good wishes and cards to Izzy during his recent illness, and

Dr. & Mrs. Herbert striner. * * * * * * . ". * * * * * * * * * *

BELLA PESIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND A contribution has been made in honor of a Speedy Recovery to Fanny Tilton from: Edith & Al Horowitz * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

JQSIE TAUBE MEMORIAL FUND Contributions have been received from:

Dr. & Mrs. Solomon Hirsch E. Judy Mandel Dr. Ethel G. Lawner Ida & Abe Solomon Albert & Rose Schimel Rose Goldman Ruth Pearlman Ethel Shapiro Micki & Artie Rosenbaum

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DR. HENRY J. GEWIRTZMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Contributions have been made: All good wishes on your Birthday to

Betty Berger from: Ethel Gewirtzman In honor of your grandson Jeffrey Maltzman becoming a doctor and also his forthcoming marriage, June 1st, to Jocelyn to Mrs. Sussy Maltzman from: Micki & Artie Rosenbaum

In honor of your grandson Jeffrey Maltzman becoming a doctor and also his forthcoming marriage, June 1st, to Jocelyn to Mrs. Dorothy Schept from: Micki & Artie Rosenbaum

In honor of your son Jeffrey Maltzman becomi ng a doctor and also his forthcoming marriage, June 1st, to Jocelyn to Dr. & Mrs. Steven Maltzman from: Micki & Artie Rosenbaum

In honor of your son Jeffrey Maltzman becoming a doctor and also his forthcoming marriage, June 1st, to Jocelyn to Mrs. Nancy Maltzman from: Micki & Artie Ror,.1nbaum

In memory of your beloved sister-in­law, Jeanette Braum to Esther Krieger from: Ceil & David Bauer

In memory of Herman Kleinhaus, on the occasion of his Yahrzeit by Ethel K. Gewirtzman

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Contributions have been made: In memory of beloved husband, Harold Mandel by E. Judy Mandel

In memory of beloved father, Harry Powers by Ruth Sheinberg

In memory of beloved mother, Anna Padlipsky by Liliyen & Hy Chiltern

In memory of beloved father, Morris Friedman by Rabbi & Mrs. Samuel Berman

In memory of beloved husband, Henry Adlersheim by Elizabeth Adlersheim

In memory of beloved mother, Rose Zundell by Ruth z. Rubin

In memory of beloved sister, Frances Bauer Starr and beloved father, Joseph Bauer by Ceil & David Bauer

In memory of beloved sister-in-law, Ruth Rosen by Ceil & David Bauer -and Jessie Pearlman

In memory of beloved mother, Rae Fredman on the occasion of Mother's Day by Anita Gross

In grateful memory of beloved father, Hyman Moskowitz on his 70th Yahrzeit by Florence, Jesse & Phil

In memory of beloved father, Nicholas Lawner by Dr. Ethel G. Lawner

In memory of beloved father, Max Granoff by Bea Kaplan

In memory of beloved mother, Gussie weinstein by Mrs. Pearl Faber

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ADULT EDUCATION ON MONDAY EVENINGS Rabbi Brickman's adult education class meets on Monday evenings at 7:30 p_m_ in the Temple library_ The goal of the class is to understand how, when and why our Reform Movement interprets Jewish tradition_ Contrary to what our critics have recently suggested, the process by which we decide to adapt our faith to the needs of contemporary society is neither arbitrary nor contrary to Jewish tradition_ Even if you haven't joined us yet, please feel free to drop in on Monday evenings for our informative discussion_

WORLD ZIONIST CONGRESS ELECTION REGISTRATION Remember that the deadline for registering for the upcoming election for the World Zionist Congress is June 1, 1997_ Absolutely no registration forms will be accepted after that date_ When completing the registration form, please read the instructions carefully_ If you have any questions or need assistance registering for the election, please call Rabbi Brickman at the Temple, 333-4229. If you have been reading the news lately and following the debate over religious pluralism in Israel, and you have wondered what you can do, registering for this election is the answer_ A strong showing by the Re form and Conservative Movements will demonstrate that we are concerned about religious pluralism in the State of Israel, and hopefully change the minds of the Knesset members who are threatening to limit our rights as Jews_

HOLOCAUST EXHIBIT AT PUBLIC LIBRARY Our member, Esther Burg, and Elaine Slotkin, an artist from Bayonne, have arranged an exhibit on the Holocaust at the Jersey City Public Library Main Branch on Jersey Avenue. The exhibit will be on display throughout the month of May and features a visual exhibit by Mrs. Slotkin, as well as books on loan from the Temple Library and from the personal collections of Esther and the Rabbi.

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WEEX ENDING: MAY 17th

IN MEMORIAM

ADA GARFUNKEL JOSEPH GOTTLIEB GULDA JACOBS SARAH KLAUSNER HERMAN KLEINHAUS JANETTE KRAMER FELIX LEVY HAROLD B. MANDEL ROSE MANDEL MARTHA EISENBERG MARKS ANNA PADLIPSKY

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IN MEMORIAM

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DR. CLIFFORD H. KANENGISER ISADORE KORNFELD

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NICHOLAS LAWNER MINNIE HAENEL LEVY LEO MARKS MILTON MICHAEL ESTHER LEVY MILLER

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President: Phyllis Barison

Dinner prepared by our own catering Crew

Dear Member:

Following is a list of the nominees for Officers and Trustees to be voted upon at our Annual congrega~ional Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 1997 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 office by petition, signed by twenty-five(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 TRUSTBES

TRUSTBBS FOR A THRBBf 3) YEAR TERM

Kimberly Cohen Stuart Cohen Murray Greiman Benjamin Kaplan Ruth Lubow

TRUSTIBS FOR A 'l1fQf 2) YEAR TERM

Fran Eisenberg Maurice Frank Regine Friedman sid Friedman Molly Heitner

TRUSTBBS FOR A OnB(1) YEAR TERM

Debra Baum Elaine Bloom Shirley Bouer Irma Daniel Michael Eisenberg

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Phyllis Barison Eleanor Bouer Esther Burg Sandra Frank Marvin Glazerman Shirley Haar Judith Kaplan Shirley Porte

LIFE TRUSTEES

Benjamin Chodash George Clott Blanche Dohrman Ethel K. Gewirtzman Mike Kaplan A. Winfred Levinstone Norman L. Smith Maurice B. Weinberg

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

Jeanette Lewin Miriam Swerdloff Sol Swerdloff Robin Schkrutz Greg Zsidisin

Freda Hofstetter caryl Hollenberg Marjorie Lubowsky Bea Saron Abraham Wellen

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Horten~e Gutmann Allan Horowitz Edith Horowitz Evelyn Malzberg Arthur Zigman

HOnORARY TRUSTEBS

Tesse Chasan Murray Haar Clifford Sheinberg Ruth Sheinberg Gertrude Wegodsky

We are pleased to inform you that Fanny Tilton is coming home from the hospital and on the road to recovery, however, the Kiddush in honor of her 95th Birthday, scheduled for this Saturday, May 10, has been postponed. Please watch for an announcement of the new date in the "Temple BUlletin." ,Meanwhile, we wish Fanny a "refuah shleimah!"