THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER PAGE MARCH-APRIL 2014

THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER PAGE MARCH-APRIL 2014

March-April 2014 Adar I—Adar II—Nisan 5774 THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER

Vol. LXIX No.4

FHJC Youth Department 10th Annual

Purim Carnival Games, Music, Prizes, Food and more!

Sunday, March 16—11:30‐2:00 PM Fun for the Whole Family!

Moon Bounce—Games, Prizes & Raffles Arts & Cra s, Co on Candy, Popcorn

Hot Dogs & More!

Saturday Evening– March 15 7:30 PM Havdalah and Purim Songs, Costume Parade

Prizes for Everyone in Costume 8 PM—Maariv and Megillah Reading

Sunday—March 16 8:20 AM—Megillah Reading, Li le Synagogue

9:00 AM— Religious School/ Family Megillah Reading 10:00 AM—Nursery School Family Breakfast

The Sisterhood of FHJC Presents

A Wine and Cheese Tasting Event Saturday, March 29th — 8:45 pm

Join us for a guided tas ng of wines paired with delicious cheeses.

All the wines and cheeses will be kosher for Passover, in prepara on for making your holiday selec ons.

This event is open to adults only.

Couvert: $18 per person in advance

$25 per person at the door.

Advance reserva ons preferred.

RSVP to Doria Kalt / [email protected]

Joseph Trigoboff brings Rumble in

Brooklyn to Queens Thursday, March 6, 8pm

Taste some Scotch, sip some wine, and experience Joe’s challenging child-hood as a street-figh ng youth in East New York. FHJC’s own Joe Trigoboff is an ac-claimed and award-

winning New York Times best-selling au-thor. Copies of Rumble in Brooklyn will be available for sale. There is no charge for this event, thanks to the generosity of the Men’s Club and Sis-terhood. RSVP to sisterhood@ jc.org.

Cooking Classes at FHJC SIMPLE! LIGHT! DELICIOUS!

ALTERNATIVE COOKING Our Guest Chef, “Baker Dan,” Dan Shaham, Ph.D. will lead the first in this series, on Sunday morning March 9 at 11:00 AM at the home of Judy and Jack Gostl. Demonstra ons and tas ngs of recipes for a healthful home cuisine, from soup to dessert. Cost: $36 per person; space is limited. RSVP no later than Tuesday, March 4 to Susie Spodek, [email protected] or Laurie Worthman, lworthman@ jc.org With thanks to Center members: Dan Shaham for volunteering his professional exper se and Judy Gostl, who will open up her home and kitchen for this event. Barbara Klibanoff, Soraya Baharestani, Susie Spodek, and Debra Karsif

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In order for the Message to arrive in your mailboxes in a mely fashion, those of us who write regular ar cles for it have to write with just about three weeks of lead- me.

Some mes this can lead to extraordi-narily awkward situa ons. When you’re wri ng before a major elec on, about the elec on, and by the me people read your ar cle, the winner will already be known- how do you write an ar cle like that? Or, as is the

case for me right at this moment, I am wri ng before leaving for a two-week trip for the Rabbinical Assembly to England, Spain and Israel, and by the me anyone in the synagogue reads this, I’ll be back. I could tell you what remarkable experiences I had in London and Madrid, or Jerusalem, but that would be so dis-honest!

So here I am, at the very beginning of February, wri ng an ar -cle that no one from the synagogue will read un l early March, right on the edge of a major trip, and—truth be told—the only thing that I can focus on right now is the weather! It feels, as of this wri ng, like it’s snowing every other day, and not in a minor or inconsequen al way. I must admit, I had been lamen ng the fact that, two years ago, I finally bit the bullet and invested a good amount of money in a snow blower, only to have the past two winters be virtually snowless. My luck, I thought; I finally invest in a snow blower, and there’s no snow. It may never snow again!

But, like that old commercial said, it’s not nice to fool with Mother Nature. This year, I have more than recouped my ini al investment in the snow blower, and find myself wishing that I hadn’t… And, of course, as I write, the forecast for tomorrow night is snow, and for Sunday night is snow as well!

I spoke about Rabbi Bokser this past Shabbat in shul, on the oc-casion of his thir eth yahrzeit. As I write this ar cle, I am re-minded of one that he wrote for the Message not all that long before his death. On a par cularly cold day, someone had walked into the Center office and complained that it was nasty outside. Sure enough, in the next issue of the Message (it was weekly then!), there was an ar cle tled “No Day is Nasty.” Pure Rabbi Bokser. Any day that God brings to pass is, he said, by defini on, a good day, and it is our responsibility to insure that even difficult circumstances, be they bad weather or bad fortune, be transformed into blessings.

Well, I have to admit, I’m not such a tzaddik. I think there are nasty days, and even bad ones. But his memory obliges me to admit that though the relentless snow is a terrible inconven-ience, at least we won’t have a drought come spring! And speaking of spring, it‘s coming, and with it Purim, Pesach, and all that makes that me of year special and celebratory. So hang in there; before you know it, it’ll be too hot out, and we’ll be miss-ing the snow.

I’d love to know what that feels like…

Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik

The Message USPS 340-300 The Forest Hills Jewish Center, 106-06 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375-4248. 718-263-7000, Fax: 718-520-4369. Web-site: h p://www. jc.org. Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conserva ve Judaism. Published bi-monthly September-June. Subscrip on: $25 per year (included in membership dues.) Periodicals postage paid at the Post Office in Flushing, NY. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Forest Hills Jewish Cen-ter. 106-06 Queens Boulevard, Forest Hills, NY 11375-4248. Editorial Board: Karen L. Stein (Editor), Gerald C. Skolnik (Rabbi), Henry Rosenblum (Hazzan), Erno Grosz (Cantor Emeritus), Deborah Gregor (Execu ve Direc-tor), Susan Rosenbaum (Director, Early Childhood Educa on), Lynn Lancaster (Director of Educa on), Laurie Worthman (Office Manager), Mara Silver-Smith (Youth Director). Officers: Joseph Fox (President), Candice Koerner (Vice President), Michael Abrams (Vice President), Ilana Altman (Vice President), Sharon Matzner (Vice President), William Regen (Treasurer), Deborah Ball Witlin (Secretary). Arms: Men’s Club, Minyan Club, Be y Korb (President), Sisterhood, Anise Parnes (President). Opinions expressed in The Message are the authors’ and do not necessarily represent those of the Forest Hills Jewish Center, its officers and Board, or the Edito-rial Board.

From the Rabbi’s Study Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik

Somewhere in the World It’s Spring

YOM HASHOAH COMMEMORATION

SUNDAY, APRIL 27th—7:30 PM

Ma’ariv and candleligh ng Performances by

Nagila and Hebrew High School students Key Speaker—Dr. Marvin Deluty

This year’s speaker will be Dr. Marvin Deluty, a member of FHJC, who will speak

about the experiences of his late father, David Deluty, a survivor of Auschwitz and

Buchenwald.


Notes from the Hazzan What makes this night different from all other nights? No, I’m not talking about Passover. We haven’t even reached Purim yet, so don’t rush us. But seriously, every Wednesday night for the past year and a half I have been mee ng with a group of pre- Bar and Bat Mitzvah students. These 10 students have commi ed them-selves to a serious study of the Jewish Life Cycle, from cradle to grave, and all the stages in between. Together

we have studied Tanakh, learning the difference between Torah, Prophets, and sacred wri ngs like the Megillot and the Psalms. We examined the crea on story and its main characters, the lives of our Biblical forebears, including each of the Patriarchs and Matriarchs, the flood stories found in the Bible and in the Sumerian Gilgamesh epic, the Exodus saga, the yearly cycle of fes vals including their Biblical origin, and so much more. We learned about Jewish Prayer and the Siddur, the structure of the Shabbat and weekday services, Jewish philosophy, Jewish history and the crea on of the Reform and Conserva ve movements, Jewish liturgy, and on and on. Together with Rabbi Gail Nalven and me, these students worked on their Hebrew language skills, some star ng from Aleph Bet and others from somewhere fur-ther along the path. They are not the typical Bar and Bat Mitzvah

students, but rather an eclec c group of adults who, a er decid-ing that it was never too late to learn, began the process of in-tensive adult educa on to prepare themselves for a formal cere-mony.

In order to be able to stand before you on Shabbat morning, June 14th, (and for two others who are not available that date, on September 13th,) they are now finally studying what they will need to do that day. We are studying the grammar of trope so that they may be properly prepared to chant the Ha arah, read from the Torah and lead some of the prayers at their special sim-ha. They are pu ng their newly refined Hebrew reading skills into prac cal applica on and trying to learn how to control their nerves as the day approaches.

On a personal note, par cipa ng in the adult Bar and Bat Mitz-vah class has been an extremely rewarding experience for me. I’ve go en to know a wonderful group of people and watched them grow as they have struggled to learn so much and in so doing, acquire a sense of pride in this significant accomplish-ment. I hope that you will mark your calendars now and join us in support of your fellow congregants as they take their places as more fully educated Jews in our community. Kol Hakavod to them as their dream comes closer to frui on.

B’Shalom,

Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum

Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum

The President’s Pen

Over the past two years, the spring issue of the Mes-sage has given me an opportuni-ty to present the image of hope and renewal. Even more so this year, enduring a most severe win-ter, not so much

because of a single storm, but more be-cause of persistent, twice weekly a acks of snow and ice, capped by o en, unbear-able cold. This winter has le us yearning more than usual for the sense of the re-newal that spring brings. And I look for-ward as I am sure you do to the warmth and hope of the coming season.

It also gives me the opportunity to begin to look back as my term as president draws to a close. On some days it felt like a cold, snowy, icy, and endless winter. On others it blossomed with the hope of spring, beyond imagina on, a feeling that

has made this me in my life most ful-filling.

The daily difficul es of trying to balance a budget, dealing with an aging building and encountering the reports of our demise as a movement o en made me feel as though I were in a steady, uphill ba le. But to hear the sound of the kids singing at our Chicken Soup Shabbat program, observing our young kids playing in the gym on Shabbat a ernoon, seeing the happiness in the eyes of our nursery school parents as they join our community as they did recently at one of our social/fundraising events was extraordinarily heartwarming. We meet and we ponder how we can a ract new members as well as reach out to interfaith families.

But in our effort to reach out to the disen-gaged, let us not forget those who have brought us here and con nue to sustain us. Those people who come every Shabbat and to our daily minyan. Those whom we o en neglect to think about in our mar-ke ng programs and crea ve new con-cepts—the “Regulars.” This is their home.

We do appreciate them and their hear elt recommenda ons and cri cisms—because they really care. They may think this is a burden, but to me, that is what makes it all worthwhile. This is what makes me feel good about the For-est Hills Jewish Center and my role. We are constantly challenged to reach out to those who are disengaged or unaffiliated. Clearly this is important and we must con-nue to strive to engage our broader com-

munity. But let us also be thankful for the warm, rich congrega on of people that call the Forest Hills Jewish Center their spiritual home. It is enough to warm an old, creaky building and brighten a dim winter’s sky and upli a depar ng presi-dent's heart.

Sincerely,

Joe Fox, President


Membership & Community Affairs If you missed the “Party Like It’s Your Bar Mitzvah” party, don’t worry because there is always something cooking at the FHJC. Our inaugural cooking class featur-ing Baker Dan, (Dan Shaham, Ph.D.) is taking place at the home of Judy and Jack Gostl (Thank you) on Sunday morn-ing, March 9th. Dan will be offering reci-

pes from his book, “Bea ng Arthri s: Alterna ve Cooking.” S ll hungry for more? Purim is right around the corner. Come hear our kinder read the Megillah, yes the whole Megillah, on March 15th during evening services. Then, the next day (March 16th) we’ll meet in the gym for the 10th Annual Purim Carnival from 11:30AM-2:00PM. In April, please join us on the 11th for a pre-Pesach dinner, an educa onal and fun evening. Then on the evening of April 17th, we will join together to commemorate the approximately six million Jews who perished during the Holocaust at a Yom HaShoah program. which will take place in the main sanctuary. Mike Abrams, Membership Vice President

It may have been cold out but inside was hot for the Party Like It’s Your Bar Mitzvah auc on. D-Jay Joey kept the music spinning for Musical Chairs and dancing. Thank you to co-chairs Michele Weiner and Judy Zipkowitz for a great evening and to Deborah Gregor and Laurie Worthman for ensuring the auc on was a success!

Nursery School &

Kindergarten Registration is

upon us for the

2014-2015 School Year

Sign up for Camp for Summer

2014!

Please contact Susan Rosenbaum at

(718) 263-7000 ext. 220 or

[email protected]


With the arrival of March, the Religious School is deeply in-volved in conversa-ons about iden ty.

Purim raises the ques on of what masks we wear, and what part of our

iden es we are comfortable revealing. Similar ques ons about iden ty have been part of a larger topic of conversa-on among the leadership of the Forest

Hills Jewish center.

Over the summer, Debbie Gregor and I, with full support from our clergy and lay leadership, had the opportunity to write and submit a proposal for a UJA Fed-era on mini-grant designed to engage interfaith families in Jewish life. In the fall, we were no fied that we were one of ten organiza ons from a very compe ve field to have been awarded the grant.

Our proposal explored the need to broaden the defini on of the interfaith family. We acknowledged that in this day and age it is unlikely that any of us is not, in some manner, a part of an inter-faith family or family network. This reality is especially true in an intergenera on-al congrega on such as the Forest Hills Jewish Center.

Our goal, with the help of this grant, is to educate, create understanding and build capacity for and understanding of the need for growth and change in our com-munity. We are working to create pro-grams and opportuni es for interfaith families, grandparents and grandchildren and newly engaged Jewish families to ex-perience the richness of Jewish life while building rela onships within the FHJC community.

In January, the Execu ve Board and some guests met with an experienced facilita-tor, Susan Broxmeyer, to begin a two-part

conversa on exploring the opportuni es and challenges that this project creates. Ul mately we finished the session agree-ing that the types of outreach that are important for interfaith families are im-portant in outreach to all families.

In February, Rabbi Skolnik, Susan Rosen-baum and I have a ended “InterAc on,” the first of a three -part workshop at Unit-ed Synagogue focused on working with young interfaith families. We are looking forward to holiday and Shabbat programming throughout the spring.

We believe that this is important work that will strengthen all of our community. If you are interested in being part of par-ents or grandparents discussion groups, please contact Lynn Lancaster at x213 or Debbie Gregor at x293 and add your voice to this cri cal conversa-on.

Religious School Reflec on Lynn Lancaster

FHJC Hebrew High School—A Night with Israeli Rock Star David Broza

High School students spent a cold February winter night at Con-grega on Emanu-El in Manha an to preview David Broza’s new documentary and listen as David candidly answered ques ons and shared some of his music. As Broza sang the familiar “Yihiyeh Tov” and “Shamayim” songs the students knew from Rabbi Skolnik’s class, the students sang along. He also shared some music from his new project, East Jerusalem—West Jerusalem. A er the program, Broza joyously joined the Hebrew High School students for a few photos before signing autographs (including the one below for the children of the FHJC.)

In March, the Hebrew High School is planning to head back to the city to experience the Yiddish theater again. Later in the year, they’ll visit the Lower East Side and the Tenement Museum. FHJC Hebrew High is on the move!


Youth Department News Mara Silver‐Smith

News from Nursery School Susan Rosenbaum

Parents are o en very stressed balancing their work outside the home and making sure that everything in the home runs smoothly. Aside from school, a er-school ac vi es and homework, there are challenges which o en distract a parent from giving proper a en on to their child(ren).

Recognizing that our days are o en con-sumed with life’s challenges, parents

must make a concerted effort to find me in their day or meth-ods of spending quality me with the child(ren). The most obvi-ous reason, but most neglected, is that me doesn’t wait. Before we blink our eyes, milestones have passed, and all that is le is regret.

All is not lost. Recognizing that quality me with children is es-sen al, there are countless ways of giving your child a en on for which you and your child will benefit, as your child grows up.

When dropping your child off at school, have meaningful con-versa ons with him or her. When you’re in your child’s school or classroom, don’t allow your cell phone to distract you. Play games with your child. Read to your child. Try to give each child me alone with you. Take a walk, go to the park. Go for a special treat together.

Make an effort to have a family dinner where all family members are present. (A meaningful way to do this is to spend a Shabbat or holiday meal together. Your child will have the opportunity to show you what they have learned in class, sing songs together, and share holiday tradi ons.)

Making me to interact with your children and giving your full a en on is the utmost expression of love for which the reward is endless. The upcoming holidays of Purim and Passover provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy Jewish tradi on together, build-ing memorable experiences that you and your child will cherish together.

It’s March and you know what that means… Purim!! The Purim Carnival is coming up on March 16th. This will be our 10th anniversary of running the carnival and we want to make it the best it can be, so we need every-

one’s help. If you think you can volunteer for some or even part of the me, please let me know. And if you can’t volunteer, you can help by stopping by, bringing fam-ily or spreading the word. With all of the ac vi es and food that we have, it’s one of the best days of the year. The proceeds go to suppor ng other Youth Department ac vi es and scholarships for USY/Kadima programs so it’s really important that we make it the best Carnival ever!

What else is going on in the Youth Depart-ment you might ask? We recently went ice ska ng which was tons of fun. And we’ve started working on a service project for Project Linus. Project Linus (so named a er the beloved Peanuts character) is a wonderful organiza on that provides blan-kets to kids in homeless shelters, in hospi-tals – anywhere someone needs a blankie to hug and feel safe. We were able to make a handful of blankets in our first

night which will be donated right away and we will be con nuing to make more through the rest of the year.

But that’s not all. A er Pu-rim is over we start gearing up for Passover! In addi on to celebra ng the holiday, we have lots of great things planned for the spring. Our most exci ng event is going to be a trip to the Lower East Side. Our hope is to visit the Tenement Museum and take a tour of the area. The Youth Department, in conjunc on with the Religious School, really wants the kids to expe-rience some of the “old neighborhood.” We’re in the process of planning the de-tails and can’t wait to share it with you. Plus don’t forget about our Kiryah Divisional Spring Kinnus, this year being held at Su on Place Syna-gogue in Manha an, and our METNY Regional Conven on. The spring is jam-packed so make sure you keep an eye out for our calendars and flyers so you can come and join us. See you all at the Carni-val!


Sisterhood

As I write this column, the Annual Dinner Dance, honoring Louis Jaari is on my mind. First, I want to thank Sisterhood’s Journal Chair, our remarkable Ruth Shulim, for an-other outstanding

fundraising effort! And, thank you, our members, for suppor ng FHJC through Sisterhood’s Chai Plus page as well as your personal ads.

Let’s hope the snows of winter of January and February is behind us, so that we may enjoy Sisterhood’s busy March calen-dar.

On March 6th, we and Men’s Club are sponsoring an author talk with FHJC’s own Joe Trigoboff, who will read from his memoir, Rumble in Brooklyn.

The Helen Cytryn Torah Fund Educa on Day will be taking place on Thursday, March 20, at South Hun ngton Jewish Center. I hope you’ll make plans to a end this day in celebra on of Mishpachah. Workshop leaders will include United Synagogue’s Rabbi Charles Savenor and Women’s League’s Lisa Kogen among others. Please let me know if you will need transporta on.

Just a few days later, on March 25th, will be our Spring luncheon at Cho‐sen Gar‐den. I’m sure you won’t want to miss this social a ernoon, filled with tasty food and raffle surprises. Your personal invita-on will be arriving in your mail box very

soon.

Then, on Saturday night, March 29th, join us for an engaging evening of wine and cheese tas ng, led by Doria Kalt. Come for fun and leave with a few Passover selec on ideas.

Finally, Sisterhood Shabbat will be May 3rd. Plan to be part of this FHJC tradi on, when we are honored for our commit-ment to enhancing and sustaining Con-serva ve/Masor Judaism at FHJC during Shabbat services. Stay for our a er Kid-dush program which will include a Nagil-lah performance and an Eishet Chayil presenta on.

Look for more informa on about these and future Sisterhood events in Shabbat Shalom, on the listserve, and around the Center.

See you at our next event!

Anise Parnes, President

FHJC MERCAZ COMMITTEE

We are working towards enrolling 100% of the mem-bers of our shul in Mercaz USA, the Zionist Organiza-on of the Conserva ve Movement.

Our MERCAZ membership is growing but we can make it grow faster if we remember to enlist our chil-dren who are over 18 years old as MERCAZ members. Student membership is $12. This grows FHJC's MER-CAZ numbers, brings FHJC closer to the El Al prize cket, and more importantly, it strengthens our chil-

dren’s connec on to Israel and the Jewish values that FHJC, MERCAZ and the Masor Movement represent. As Rabbi Skolnik o en tells us from the bimah and in correspondence, it is vitally important that we show our commitment to Israel, its struggle for religious pluralism, freedom and democracy, and to worldwide Conserva ve Judaism by maintaining a yearly mem-bership in MERCAZ USA. And while we worry about Israel's physical security, we also have to be con-cerned about Israel's iden ty as a Jewish State. Any-

one who hasn't joined or renewed for the current fiscal year (July 1, 2013 - June 30, 2014), please do so asap! If we have 200 family units / individuals signed up, FHJC will be awarded a free El Al cket to Israel!

Go to www.masor world.org for more informa on about Masor communi es around the world and to www.mercazusa.org to join/rejoin. Or if you prefer to mail in your dues, look for membership blanks on bo om of flyers on tables in shul or mail your check to Mercaz USA at 136 East 39 St, NYC 10016. Be sure and indicate that you are a member of FHJC. (Don't forget that the Recession Concession is s ll on and amounts smaller than the stated dues are very acceptable for membership.)

The Men’s Club is proud to announce that on Sunday April 6, the Metropolitan Region of the Federa on of Jewish Men’s Clubs will be having its gala din-ner. This year, the FHJC will be honoring Mark Weinbla for his reless efforts these last several years in coordina ng the successful efforts to distribute Yom Ha Shoah yahrtzeit candles to every member of the synagogue. The Men’s Club will also be hos ng the annual Men’s Club Shabbat luncheon on April 26th featuring always-informa ve Jay Luger as its keynote speaker. Watch for further details in the Shabbat Shalom and on listserve. Bob Koenigsberg, ac ng co-chair

Men’s Club

SAVE THE DATE Men’s Club

Shabbat April 26


UÉÉ~ Éy exÅxÅuÜtÇvx On the eighth day of Pesach, as on all other designated holidays

when Yizkor is recited, Rabbi Skolnik will read the names of those inscribed in the Book of Remembrance.

Davora Abraham Yakov Hassid Abraham David Abrahams Madeline Abrahams Barney W. Adler Henrie a K. Adler Esther Anapolsky Samuel Anapolsky Arthur Ball O o Josef Baruch Berthold Bear Lisa Bear Mar n Bear Toni Bear Victoria Benghiat Ida Benghiat Edwin Berger Sol Berley Sydell Berley Evelyn Blum Robert Blum Abe Blumstein Rabbi Baruch Micah Bokser Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser Kallia Bokser Aaron Broder Jennie Broder Sylvia Broder Milton Bruck Ruth Bruck Dora Butnick Milton Butnick Irving Cahn Hugo N. Cahnman Elaine Charap Hyman Sid Citron George Depinna Marcia Depinna Abram Dykerman Alfred Dykerman Erna Dykerman Herman Dykerman Ester Dylewski Lola Eckstein Helene Falik Estelle Feiner Abraham Obiedzinski Fink Sonia Gurewitz Fink Rose Fogelman Philip Fogelman Stella Frank John Steven Fuchs Josef Samuel Fuchs Meyer Fuchsberg Rosalie Fuchsberg Dr. J. Savin Garber Philip Garfield Benedicto Geber Marta Geber Feiga Rosa Ginsburg Albert Glazer Cecelia Glazer Clara Glazer David Glazer Gussie Glazer Arnold Glick Fannie Glick

Irving Glick Max Glick Helen Goldenberg Sherry Sue Goldenberg Celia Goldman Lola Joy Goldman Norman Peter Goldman Abraham Goldsmith Harold Goldsmith Mary Goldsmith Benjamin Goldstein Dave Goldstein Herb Goldstein Nettie Goldstein Rita Goldstein Cantor Isaac Gorsky Sylvia Gould Ann Grossman Gertrude B. Gruenberg Jascha Gurewitz Fred Hahn Celia Haims George Haims Joseph Haupt Celia F. Heiferman Cooky Heiferman (Esther Rose Signet) Solomon G. Heiferman Jean Claude Heilberg Ray F. Heitner Solomon Heitner Anna Heller Arthur Heller Jesse Heller Morris Heller Albert Hirsch Herta Hirsch Sybil Hyman Nathan Hyman Eva Lea Jaari Lochem Avichai Jaari Julius D. Kahn Kate Kahn Frances Kalikow Morris Kalikow Nathaniel Saul Kane Benjamin B. Katz Haskel Katz Helen F. Katz Miriam Katz Morris M. Katz Fred E. Katzner Gladys Kenner Max Kenner Herman Kingsley Marion Kingsley Louis Kohn Sophie Kohn Aaron Korn Lillian Korn Fortuna Kovalsky Max Kovolick Adolph G. Kraus Samuel Kravitz Abraham Krumbein Sarah Krumbein Benjamin Krumholz

Henry Krumholz Jack Krumholz Mera Krumholz Rose Krumholz Philip Kule Isidore Kulichefsky Jennie Kulichefsky Herbert Kupferberg Cantor David Kusevitsky Elaine Kusevitsky Patricia Lily Kusevitsky Harry B. Lader Helen J. Lader Murray Landau Dorothy Lapin Samuel Lapin Edward Lehem Fortuna Lehem Marco Lehem Palomba Lehem Sol Lehem Charles Leibler Frieda Leibler Abraham Lerner Clara Lerner Maurice Lerner Joseph Lestz Leon Levin Charles Levy Pearl Levy Ludwig Loewenstein Margaret Loewenstein Dr. Jack London Dr. Edward Mahlab Suzette Mahlab Lionel Malamed Leopold Lipot Mayer Rose Guttman Mayer Theodore Mayer Michael Mayorowitz Gertrude Mayorowitz Lukacs Harry Mesard Lily R. Mesard Chaskel Morgenstern Irene Morgenstern Carl J. Moskowitz Charlotte Moskowitz George Moss Irving Moss Jack Nelson Ruth Nelson Abraham Okun Celia Okun Theodore Okun Harvey L. Perlstein Jeanne S. Perlstein Isidore Platkin Shep Porter Tauba Potik Yefim Potik Raphael Raphael Irwin Reich Stephen Reich Feiga Remetier Frank E. Riesenfeld Sylvia Rolnick

Carolyn Rosenblum Lubin Howard Rosenblum Jonathan Rosenblum Dr. Louis Rosenblum Seymour Rosenthal Sidney Roth George Rozsa Toni Pernitz Ruda Sabina Safier Simon A. Safier Gladys Salup Abraham Salzmann Elizabeth Samuel Siegfried Samuel Irving Savitz Ruth Savitz Jack Schaeffer Lillian Schaeffer Leo Schain Martha Schain Harold Schantz Elias Segal Mildred Segal Malvin Sevin Albert Shaw Annette Silberman Ruby Silberman David Skolnik Lillian Skolnik Edward Skornicki Natalie Skornicki Mildred F. Smith Deena Soloway Joseph Stark Katalin Stark Pearl Strauss Amy Lisa Sturm Judith Susan Sturm Ida Sumerfeld Meyer Sumerfeld Fred Theise Max Troper Jack Vogel Bessie Walker Ellen Bea Walker Joseph Walker Leon Walker Marie M. Walker Rose Walker Jacob Wallach Raoul Wallenberg Stanley Weg Alfred A. Weinberg Selma Weinberg Anna Weiner Morris Weiner Isidore Weinkselbaum Jennie Weinkselbaum Jerry Weinkselbaum Herbert Weiser Milton Winograd Estelle Zafran Ira Zalbe Abraham Zwick Dora Feldman Zwick

If you are interested in placing a name in the Book of Remembrance, or on a Memorial Plaque, please contact the Center Office, 718 263-7000, or lworthman@ jc.org.


The new Rabbinical Assembly Pesah Guide was prepared for the Rabbinical Assembly Commi ee on Jewish Law and Standards by Rabbi Barry Starr and the Commi ee on Jewish Law & Stand-ards (CJLS) Kashrut Subcommi ee. Please visit rabbinicalassembly.org/pesah‐guide for detailed informa on about how to kasher your kitchen for Passover. The guide also includes detailed explana ons on various items on the list including the use of a dishwasher, quinoa, peanuts, glassware and countertops. (If you don’t have access to the guide online, please contact the FHJC office and we’d be happy to print one for you.)

IT’S TIME FOR PASSOVER

Forest Hills‐Rego Park Communal Passover Seders Rego Park Jewish Center is having a communal Seder on the first night, while FHJC will be having our Seder on the second night of Pesach. Members of both shuls and their friends are welcome at both Seders.

FIRST SEDER | MONDAY, APRIL 14

If you are interested in the Rego Park JC Seder, please contact them directly at (718) 459-1000.

SECOND SEDER | TUESDAY, APRIL 15

Join your fellow Center members for a lively, family friendly Second Passover Seder. We have a delicious buffet planned, including a special children’s menu. Bring your own Kosher wine (we’ll provide the grape juice). Minha at 7:15 pm, Ma’ariv and Seder to follow. Cost: Adults $50, Children (4-12) $30, Open to Members of the FHJC, Members of the RPJC, and their guests, RSVP by April 7 to the FHJC office. For informa on, contact Carrie Leifer, (718) 520-8311 [email protected]


PREPARATION FOR SEDER

A. Haggadot—For a meaningful and inspiring Seder, it is very helpful to use a Haggadah with interes ng commentaries on the text. While it is some mes easier to follow when everyone’s Haggadah is the same, some prefer to use different edi ons so the diverse commentaries enliven the discussion around the table.

B. Se ng the Table—Now that the home is ready for Passover, the fes val table should be set. This is a gala occasion in our lives, and we use our choicest linens, silver and dishes which we have provided for Passover. Flowers in honor of the Spring are usually used as a centerpiece. Two candles are on the table ready for the blessing. At each se ng there is goblet for wine. Cushions are provided for par cipants to recline upon, as a symbol of our freedom.

On the table we find the special symbols of Passover:

Matzot—Three matzot separated by doilies, or in a special case for this purpose, are set one on the other. These signify the three categories in the Jewish community of today: The Kohen, the Levi, and the Yisrael.

The K’arah—The Passover Plate. This is a dis nc ve decora ve pla er on which are placed the symbols of Passover in a prescribed order. The symbols are as follows:

a. Maror (Bi er Herbs) — to remind us of the bi er hardships which our forefathers suffered in Egypt.

b. Haroset (A mixture of fruits, fresh or dried, chopped nuts, spices and wine. The recipe differs according the culture European or Sephardic) — resembles the mortar which our forefathers used in building the mighty ci es of Egypt.

c. Zeroa (Roasted Shank Bone) — is a symbol of the Paschal offering at the Temple.

d. Betzah (Roasted Egg) — is also a reminder of a Temple offering.

e. Karpas (Parsley) — is the agricultural symbol of Passover, the green produce of the earth which God gives to us with the coming of Spring.

f. Salt Water — a symbol of the crossing

of the Red Sea, or of the tears shed in Egypt.

Cup of Elijah — In the center of the table, we also place a large goblet of wine which is meant for the prophet Elijah who is the symbol of hope and faith. On Passover eve, according to tradi on, Elijah visits every Jewish home. During the Seder ritual, at a designated point, the door is opened to welcome this honored guest.

Wine — The Arbah Kosot — Enough wine must be provided to fill each one’s cup four mes. These four cups are drunk to recall the four words used in the Bible to describe freedom from slavery. God says, “I shall bring forth, I shall deliver, I shall redeem, and I shall take.”

CONTEMPORARY ADDITIONS TO THE PASSOVER SEDER Throughout the struggle to free the Jews of the former Soviet Union, a fourth matzah was added by many families to the Seder plate. It was called the Matzah of Hope, and it represented our fervent wish that Soviet Jewry might be redeemed to a life of freedom. Thankfully, we have lived to see the redemp on of Soviet Jewry. We are painfully aware, however, that there are Jews throughout the world who remain in peril, most especially Jews in Arab countries. Addi onally, the growing economic and poli cal instability in Argen na has placed the Jewish community there in considerable peril and distress, and an —Semi sm has reared its ugly head in France as well. Though the original reason for the prayer no longer applies, there is ample reason to retain the ritual of the Matzah of Hope, for all of those Jews who are

imperiled, and, in a more universal spirit, for all people who are enslaved and in need of redemp on. The leader of the Seder should explain its presence when reci ng the matza zo paragraph in Maggid. IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE SHOAH Most contemporary haggadot make some reference to the Shoah, and it is en rely proper to do so on the Seder night. The most appropriate juncture for including the Shoah is during the ritual of Elijah’s cup, when the door is opened to greet the harbinger of the Messiah, and we tradi onally recite Sh’foch Chamat’cha, a prayer for retribu on against our enemies. Though many are uncomfortable with the sen ments expressed in Sh’foch Chamat’cha, it is precisely that discomfort which can provide the grist for meaningful discussion about the nature and significance of our freedom a er Auschwitz, and how it is that we are to relate to our painful past. IN CELEBRATION OF ISRAEL

At the very conclusion of the Seder, it is customary to sing L’shanah Haba’ah Bi’rushalayim Hab’nuya; Next year in a rebuilt Jerusalem! Obviously, the theme of enslavement and redemp on resonates deeply as we contemplate the existen al significance of Israel’s crea on a er the Shoah. Now more than ever, with Israel challenged at every turn, we should end our celebra on of the Seder with a rededica on to both the ideal and the reality of the Jewish state.

Passover Gree ngs The tradi onal gree ngs for Pesah in both Hebrew and Yiddish carry the im-portant implica ons of this holiday of freedom and redemp on. Using the Hebrew word Hag immediately tells us that Passover is one of the three pil-grimage fes vals, while kasher reflects the importance of the stringent rules of Kashrut applied at this joyous season, reminding us of our bondage in Egypt.

In Hebrew: (Hag Kasher V’sameah) Or simply: (Hag Sameah)

In Yiddish: (A Zissen Un Kosherin Pesah)


Schedule of Services Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows:

Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM

Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congrega on…………..……..10:00 AM - Noon— Li le Synagogue Kids Kongrega on…………………....10:30 AM - 11:30 AM—Room M4

Minha/Ma’ariv Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM Friday Kabbalat Shabbat…………………..……See calendar Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown

March 2014 / Adar I-Adar II 5774

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 29 Adar I

Parashat Pekudai Shabbat Shekalim Play in the Gym

Journal Dinner Dance

2 30 Adar I

Rosh Hodesh Adar II

Minyan Club

Youth Groups

3 1 Adar II

Rosh Hodesh Adar II

YAC Mee ng

4 2 Adar II

Bridge/ Yarncra

5 3 Adar II

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

Yoga

6 4 Adar II

Trigoboff Book Signing (Men’s Club event)

7 5 Adar II

5:36pm Candle Ligh ng 5:35pm Kabbalat Shabbat

8 6 Adar II

Parashat Vayikra

Play in the Gym

9 7 Adar II

Daylight Savings Begins

Defensive Driving Minyan Club

Youth Groups

10 8 Adar II

11 9 Adar II

Bridge/ Yarncra

12 10 Adar II

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

Yoga

13 11 Adar II

7:00am Minyan- Taanit Esther (Fast of Esther)

14 12 Adar II


15 13 Adar II

Parashat Tzav Shabbat Zachor Bar Mitzvah of

Max Solod EREV PURIM

6:45 PM—Megillah

16 14 Adar II

PURIM! 8:20 AM– Megillah Reading/9:00—Rel. School Megillah

10:30 AM—Nursery School Breakfast 11:30AM-2:00 PM PURIM CARNIVAL!

17 15 Adar II

18 16 Adar II

Bridge/ Yarncra

19 17 Adar II

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

Yoga

20 18 Adar II No Nursery School

Board of Trustees

21 19 Adar II


22 20 Adar II

Parashat Shemini Shabbat Parah

Family Service

23 21 Adar II

Youth Groups

24 22 Adar II 25 23 Adar II

FHJC School Board

Mee ng Bridge/ Yarncra

26 24 Adar II

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

27 25 Adar II

28 26 Adar II


29 27 Adar II

Parashat Tzaria Shabbat M’va’r’chim

HaHodesh Stolarsky

Baby Naming

Sisterhood Wine & Cheese

*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please try to a end the minyan on the nights you

30 28 Adar II

31 29 Adar II

Congrega onal Kiddush Hosts March 15, The Solod Family in honor of Max’s Bar Mitzvah

March 29, The Stolarsky Family in honor of the naming of their daugh-ter.


Schedule of Services Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows:

Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM

Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congrega on & Clubs……..10:00 AM - Noon— Li le Synagogue Kids Kongrega on………………..…...10:45 AM - 11:30 AM—Room M4

Minha/Ma’ariv Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM Friday Kabbalat Shabbat……………………....See Calendar Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown

APRIL 2014 / Nisan 5774

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 1 Nisan

Rosh Hodesh Nisan 6:45AM-Shacharit

Nursery School Picture Day!

Bridge/ Yarncra

2 2 Nisan

Nursery School Picture Day!

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

Yoga

3 3 Nisan

4 4 Nisan


5 5 Nisan

Parashat Metzorah

Haas Baby Naming

6 6 Nisan

Religious School Matza Factory

Men’s Club

Federa on Dinner

Youth Groups

7 7 Nisan

Nursery School Matza

Factory

8 8 Nisan

Bridge/ Yarncra

9 9 Nisan

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

Yoga

10 10 Nisan

11 11 Nisan

Pre-Pesach Dinner


12 12 Nisan

Parashat Achrei Mot Shabbat Hagadol

13 13 Nisan

Youth Groups

14 14 Nisan

No Nursery School 6:30am-Siyyum

Fast of the Firstborn

Erev Pesach 1st Seder

7:15pm Candle Ligh ng 7:15pm Pesach Services

15 15 Nisan

No Nursery School No Religious School

Pesach I 9:00am-Shacharit

2nd Seder

Communal Seder 8:16pm Candle Ligh ng

16 16 Nisan

No Nursery School 9:00am-Shacharit

Pesach II

17 17 Nisan


Hol HaMoed Pesach Board of Trustees

18 18 Nisan


Hol HaMoed Pesach 7:20pm Candle Ligh ng 6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat

19 19 Nisan

Shabbat Hol Hamoed

Pesach

20 20 Nisan

No Religious School Building Closed

Hol HaMoed Pesach

7:21pm Candle Ligh ng 7:20pm Pesach Services

21 21 Nisan


8:22pm Candle Ligh ng

22 22 Nisan

No Nursery School No Religious School 9:00am-Shacharit

YIZKOR

23 23 Nisan

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class

24 24 Nisan

25 25 Nisan


26 26 Nisan

Parashat Kidoshim Men’s Club Shabbat Shabbat M’va’r’chim

27 27 Nisan

Yom Hashoah Program Youth Groups

28 28 Nisan

Yom Hashoah

29 29 Nisan

FHJC School Board Mee ng

Bridge/ Yarncra

30 30 Nisan

Rosh Hodesh Iyar 6:45am-Shacharit

Adult B’nai

Mitzvah Class

*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Please try to a end the minyan on the nights you a end those events.

Thank you

Congrega onal Kiddush Hosts April 5, Lenore and Jules Haas in honor of the naming of their grand-daughter.


PULPIT FUND Melanie and Mar n Topol in hon-or of the marriage of Robbie Raph‐ael to Erica Waldbaum. Nanci Freiman and Charlie Ham‐merman in honor of the bris of Skyler Weg. Irving and Be y Feit in honor of Roz Matzner’s birthday. Lari and Mitchell Frank in honor of Louis Jaari being honored by FHJC. Ruth Shulim in honor of Dr. Maurice Miller for the award he received from the American Speech and Language Associa on. Louis Jaari in gra tude to Hazzan Henry Rosenblum for his kindness. Fran Spiro in gra tude to Judy Beizer for her help and care. Senta Baum in gra tude to Mar n Topol, Judy Beizer and Norman Gursen for honors received. Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky in gra tude to Judy Beizer, Norman Gursen and Mar n Topol for hon-ors received. Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky in honor of Laurie Worthman’s spe-cial birthday. Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky in honor of Laura Vogel’s special birthday. Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky in memory of Norman Vogel’s dear sister. Harvey Engelman for a refuah shlema to Sol Cohen. Harvey Engelman in loving memory of his mother, Dara Engel‐man. (yahrzeit) Harvey Engelman in loving memory of his wife, Phyllis Engel‐man. (yahrzeit) Harvey Engelman in loving memory of his sister, Sandra Rich. (yahrzeit) Harvey Engelman in memory of Rabbi Morris Feldman. Miriam and Morris Chait in memory of Rabbi Morris Feldman. Lo e and Henry Burger in memory of Alice Oster, sister of Jane Keibel. Roz and Oskar Matzner in memory of Jerome Jolles. Juliet Vogel in memory of Anita Vogel Sklarsky and Rudolf Vogel. Daralynn Fleischer, Jim, Zachary and Sasha in memory of Margarite Weil, mother of Gary Weil. Ilse Seitenbach in memory of Lilli‐an Konig. Ilse Seitenbach in memory of her beloved husband and son.

LEAH WEINBERG FUND

Carole and Erwin Weinberg in memory of Jerome Jolles.

YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND Marcia and Edwin Segal in honor of Shanna Segal for presen ng the keynote address at the FHJC Shab-baton. The Bass Family in honor of Mari‐lyn and Eli Hertz on the engage-ment of their daughter, Mala. The Bass Family in honor of Arnie and Susan Weg on the birth of a grandson. The Bass Family in memory of Joan Halper, sister of Susan Weg. Pauline, Mark, Melissa, Robbie and Erica Raphael in memory of Joan Halper, sister of Susan Weg. Lisa and Jim Shlesinger in memory of Margarite Weil, mother of Gary Weil. Miriam and Morris Chait in memory of Margarite Weil, mother of Gary Weil.

KIDDUSH FUND Roslyn Feuer in gra tude to Gerri and David Kule for always thinking of her.

HENRY M. KATZ MINYAN CLUB FUND

Ruth Goldschmidt in memory of Alice Oster, sister of Jane Keibel. Dorita, Michael, Robert and Gabby Henderson in memory of Rabbi Morris Feldman.

BIBLE FUND

Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky in memory of beloved parents, Anita and Irving Thorner.

PRAYER BOOK FUND Mar n Goldman in honor of Laurie Worthman. Mar n Goldman in memory of Lola Goldman. Mar n Goldman in memory of Celia Goldman. Mar n Goldman in memory of Pesse Gi el Feffer. Tikva, Zahava, Hanna and Dorothy Mahlab in memory of their be-loved uncle, Naim Saleh Mahlab. Anita Spechler in memory of de-voted husband, father and grandfa-ther, Paul Spechler.

RITA BERGER FUND

Julie Berger for the speedy recov-ery of Haskell Klaristenfeld. Julie Berger in memory of Rabbi Morris Feldman. Julie Berger in memory of Ruth Hyman, sister of Lillian Rosenthal. Ruth Shulim in memory of Dr. Joseph I. Shulim, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND

Anne Frankel in memory of her father, Ernest Frankel. (20th yahr-zeit) ESTELLE'S PLACE & NURSERY FUND Rosanne and Paul Hurwitz in memory of Saul Zafran. Joanne Kert in memory of Saul Zafran. Elissa Young in memory of Saul Zafran. Roslyn Feuer in memory of Eddie Feuer, much loved husband, father and grandfather (yahrzeit). Roslyn Feuer in memory of her beloved mother, Eva Forman

RUTH AND JACK NELSON FUND

Dorrie and Hal Berkowitz in honor of Louis Jaari being honored by FHJC. Louis Jaari in gra tude to Dorrie and Hal Berkowitz for their kind-ness. Heidi & Allan Rolnick in honor of Louis Jaari being honored by the Forest Hills Jewish Center.

POOL FUND Sybil Mailman in memory of Margarite Weil, mother of Gary Weil.

Refuah Shelemah רפואה שלמה a full and speedy recovery to

Haskell Klaristenfeld

Mazal Tov מזל טוב

…to those in our Center family who are celebra ng a simha: to Susan & Arnie Weg on the birth of their grandson Skyler Rhys Weg, son of Jus n & Courtney Weg

to Jennifer & Jerry Revich on the birth of their daughter, Naomi

to Jessica & Evan Small on the birth of their son

to Rinat & Maayan Yi ach-El on the birth of their son

to Lenore & Jules Haas on the birth of their granddaughter and to Rhoda Haas on the birth of her great granddaughter

to Marilyn & Eli Hertz on the engagement of their daughter, Mala

to Laurie Worthman on the occasion of her special birthday

to Laura Vogel on the occasion of her special birthday

Hamakom Y’nahem חםהמקום י ...may God grant comfort and consola on to those

who have lost a loved one: to Gary Weil on the loss of his dear mother Margarite

to Jane Keibel on the loss of her dear sister Alice

to Susan Weg on the loss of her dear sister Joan Halper

to Lillian Rosenthal on the loss of her dear sister Ruth Hyman

We mourn the loss of our dear Center Members and friends Inge Leopold Jerome Jolles

Bertram Charap Saul Zafran Leo Kra

May their memories be for a blessing.


SHABBAT AT FHJC Kids Kongrega on

2‐5 years old / 10:45 AM in M4 Singing—Dancing—Stories

Family Service K‐2nd with Parents/ 10:30 AM

A chance to learn together. See calendar for dates.

Junior Congrega on 1st‐6th Grade/ 10:00 AM

A magical mystery tour through the Torah! (Children in grades K‐2 a end Family Service instead of Junior Congregra on when dates

overlap.)

Before my family and I moved to Queens, we belonged to a synagogue where every so o en a few of us would volunteer to help improve our classrooms and synagogue. On one occasion we replaced a floor. On an-other, we re-grouted and painted an old bathroom. It was hard work but very sa sfying and we surprised our-selves with how much we could ac-complish. With your help, I am hoping to do the same here at the Forest Hills Jewish Center.

If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up below and I’ll contact you regarding our first project. If you have any ques ons please don’t hesi-tate to contact me.

Michael Abrams, Membership VP

917-817-4407 [email protected]

Come Play at the FHJC! Young children and their parents are wel-

come to join us in the gym for a few hours of play on Shab-

bat a ernoon from 3-5 PM.

Upcoming Dates: March 8

Saying L’hitraot Dearest FHJC Community,

You have filled my heart and li ed my soul. Your constant kindness and teachings will stay with me always. I couldn't be more grate-ful.

With all my love I keep you in my mind's eye.

"There's no Shul, like my Shul"

L’hitraot...

Mariana

FHJC Donates 1000 Pounds of Food to City Harvest

City Harvest gratefully acknowledges the dona on of 1000 pounds of food during 2013. Food has been distributed to their network of commu-nity food programs throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Spe-cial thanks to Ron Sternberg for coordina ng the FHJC efforts. Thank you to all of you who par cipated in this mitzvah of feeding the hungry.

This Purim, Saturday night, March 15th, please bring a box of kosher pasta to drown out Haman’s name, and then leave in our collec on boxes for distribu‐

on to City Harvest. Two mitzvot for the price of one!

Mazal Tov to the 2014 Adult

Bar/ Bat Mitzvah Class (June 14th)

Hal Berkowitz Esther Feigenbaum

Regina Geber Lori Glick

Myra Hackel Alyse Koenigsberg

Lillian Regen Alla Roytberg Kim Trigoboff

(Sept. 13th)

Carole Weinberg

Blood Drive at FHJC—Sunday, March 16

Our semi-annual blood drive is on Purim Day, Sunday March 16, 10 AM - 2:30 PM. Purim is tradi onally a day of giving to others, and what be er gi to give than life? You can do it - you can save a life. For someone who needs blood, you are the only source. Make the decision to do something really meaningful. Please join us. No appointments—just show up (with a picture ID). Give the gi of life—Give Blood.

SAVE THE

DATE Zimriyah—May 5

Our Yom Ha'atzma'ut Zimriyah, in loving memory of Arie Avidor, z"l,

will take place on Monday evening, May 5,

at 7:30PM. Following Ma'ariv and Hallel, our program will be dedicated to the music of

Arik Einstein, z’’l who passed away this year.


Alan Alda Interviews Le y Co n Pogrebin about Naviga ng the Challenges of Friendship through Illness, Grief, and Sickness of Heart

On Wednesday, March 12, at 7:30PM, JTS will host Le y Co n Pogrebin, acclaimed journalist, ac vist, and author of the highly praised How to Be a Friend to a Friend Who’s Sick, in conversa on with Alan Alda, renowned actor, director, and writer. The event will be held on the JTS campus at (3080 Broadway at 122nd Street) in New York City. Tickets, which are required, are $15. Space is limited. RSVP at www.jtsa.edu/friendship. Fascinated by the varied reac ons of her friends during her recent bout with breast can-cer, Ms. Pogrebin was inspired to interview more than 80 people to learn what those who are hur ng wished their friends or rela-ves had said or done to provide help and comfort. Mr. Alda will join her to discuss a new e que e of illness based on honesty,

empathy, and a large dose of humor.

This program is cosponsored by the Center for Pastoral Educa on at JTS. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in, and have photo ID available.

A end Undergraduate and Graduate Prospec ve Student Open Houses at JTS For Future Graduate and Religious‐Leadership Students, March 2–3, and Future Undergraduates, March 30

The 2014 Open House for Prospec ve Graduate and Religious-Leadership Students will be held on March 2 and 3 on the JTS cam-pus. It will allow poten al applicants to The Rabbinical School, The Graduate School, William Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Educa on, and H. L. Miller Cantorial School and College of Jewish Music to experience the academic opportuni es, religious train-ing, and learning community available at JTS. To find out more and register, visit www.jtsa.edu/openhouse. This spring’s List College Open House invites future undergraduates to JTS’s Albert A. List College of Jewish Studies on March 30 to learn about JTS and its dual-degree programs with Columbia University and Barnard College. Learn more and register. Watch the brief “Your List College Experience” video on YouTube.

For more informa on about JTS Public Events and Admissions—or to support JTS—please contact Lucy Posner at (212) 678-8865 or [email protected].

Let’s Get Physical! In January, students at the FHJC Religious School par cipated in a workshop by Camp Zeke, a new healthy living camp. During the workshop, students had a chance to make a healthy snack and test their strength with Krav Maga, Israeli mar al arts.


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