TSTI Bulletin FEBRUARY 11

TOTAL SOULThe Best Motown Tribute Band Around!

Join Us for an Unforgettable Evening of Fun atTSTI’s 2nd Annual Mid-Winter Dance Party!

Saturday, March 5 7:00-11:00 P.M.

Enjoy Music, Hors D’oeuvres, Spirits, DessertsInvite Your Friends and Family

Ticket order form on page 9

Feel the Beat Heat Up the Winter!

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ClergyRabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller, M.A.R.E.Rabbi Harvey S. Goldman, EmeritusRabbi Herbert Weiner, EmeritusCantor Theodore AronsonCantor Joan Finn

Lay LeadershipHope Pomerantz, PresidentGail Barry, VPMax Weisenfeld, VPJay Rice, VPWendy Ferber, VPRobert Ozer, VPDavid Leit, VPNancy Fogel, VPJesse Bayer, TreasurerLynne Crawford, Secretary

Executive DirectorLeslie Y. SpornSchool DirectorsCarol Paster, PreschoolPia Kutten, Religious SchoolProgram DirectorTracy Horwitz, LSWJFS Social Worker at TSTIBeth Sandweiss, MA, MSWBulletinSunny Seglin

Phone: 973-763-4116

MEMBER CONGREGATIONUNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM

Schedule of ServicesSchedule of ServicesSchedule of ServicesSchedule of ServicesSchedule of ServicesFriday, February 4TerumahShabbat Service with guest speaker,David Leit, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, February 5Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M.Gross Bet Midrash

Friday, February 11TetzavehShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, February 12Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M.Gross Bet MidrashB’nai Mitzvah of Jake Blankand Max Kaplan, 10:15 A.M.

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SHABBATSHALEM

February 11, 2011

Please join us as we observe JewishNational Disabilities AwarenessMonth. During services, learn howwe were awarded the prestigiousABLE Award

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Shabbat B’bayit

Shabbat in the Home

On June 23, 2010, the Jewish Agencyfor Israel redirected its mission fromdirect encouragement of aliyah, to thedevelopment of Jewish Peoplehoodthroughout the world. JAFI’s newmission is to “Inspire Jews throughoutthe world to connect with their people,heritage and homeland, and empowerthem to build a thriving Jewish futureand a strong Israel.”

UJC Metrowest has been at theforefront of the Jewish Peoplehoodconcept, and is one of the first Jewishorganizations to put JewishPeoplehood into action through thePeoplehood Project. In this Project, 9Americans and 9 Israelis have beenexploring concepts of JewishPeoplehood together, and have beenworking to put Jewish Peoplehood intoaction. TSTI member and VicePresident of Education David Leit hasbeen part of this project, and willspeak to us about his experiencesduring Shabbat services on February 4.

Friday, February 18Ki TisaShabbat Service, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building


Friday, February 25YayakhelShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building


Friday, February 11Shabbat worship at 6:00 P.M.

You and your family are invited toshare Shabbat Dinner as a guest

in a host’s home.Please contact Robin Greenberg

and Joyce Baldinucci [email protected]

to sign up for thiswonderful experience.

David Leit, Education VPto speak at servicesFriday, February 4,

7:30 P.M.

Contact us at [email protected] our website at www.tsti.orgPh: 973-763-4116 Fax: 973-763-3941

Hope Pomerantz, President

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The President’s Point of View

In December, a close friend and I took aroad trip from Texas to California,traveling more than 1,900 miles acrossthe country. The landscape ismagnificent – the enormity of the westis humbling. The beauty and

peacefulness was awe inspiring, refreshing and exhilarating.

Having spent that time awash in the calm and sweetness of theexperience, I was looking for a way to hold on to it upon myreturn. This quest brought me back to a thought that ArleneGordon (a former vice president of the congregation) sharedfrom the bimah as she opened our worship service a few weeksearlier. She invited us to close our eyes, take a deep breath andbecome fully aware and appreciative of what is – in themoment. Arlene listed what she loves about Shabbat: the“beautiful music, the glow of the candles…the warm embraceof our community.” And she reminded us that, “Shabbat is theholiest celebration of the year” … and luckily, “it comes everyweek.”

As a young lawyer, I met an interesting and clever adversary(Avi) who happened to also be a modern Orthodox Jew. Wesettled the case between our respective clients and severalmonths later, he referred a new matter to me. It was a claim hehoped I would take and resolve, even though I was a defenseattorney. If not, it would be tried in either a secular or religiouscourt. In all probability, he thought it would come to thereligious tribunal, so he sent me to an Orthodox rabbi inSpringfield to study the law that governs disputes before the BetDin.

As I studied with the rabbi and got to know Avi better, I couldnot help but envy his devotion to Shabbat. It required sacrifice,no doubt. His family strictly observed the Sabbath. They did notset off to restaurants, parties or movies on Friday nights, nor didAvi go shopping, golfing or into the office the next morning. Hischildren did not participate in their school arts or sports onSaturdays. They reserved this time for family and friends, forworship and holiday meals, for good conversation, study andrestful activities. They replenished their spirit on Shabbat.

On February 11th, as a congregation, we will once againcelebrate our Sabbath with Shabbat B’bayit. At the conclusion ofthe 6:00 service, many of us will head to the homes of fellowtemple members for dinner to celebrate, amplify and renew therituals of Shabbat. It’s a wonderful experience with friends weknow and those we meet for the very first time that night. Andhopefully, it is the beginning of some new traditions.

Register, participate, join us … incorporate Shabbat into yourroutine. It truly does provide the serenity and enjoyment weseek, if we choose to recognize and prioritize it. Although mostof us do not observe the Sabbath as Avi does, we can still garnermany of its benefits. As Arlene reminded us, each Friday night isa new chance to “exhale the week that just ended, stay for just amoment in the space between and inhale the gift of Shabbat.”Why not start now?

Looking forward to seeing you on the 11th.

Thanks to a supplemental gift to the Preserving Our Past forGenerations to Come Capital & Endowment Campaign fromHoward Howard Howard Howard Howard and Joan GellisJoan GellisJoan GellisJoan GellisJoan Gellis, our new chapel will now be knownas The Gellis-Green Chapel. The Gellis and Green families havelong exhibited a passionate commitment to Temple life throughtheir stalwart leadership and model generosity, each duringpivotal times in our Temple history.

For more than twenty years, Howard and Joan Gellis have servedour congregation in numerous ways on our Board of Trustees,Gates of Israel Foundation and Capital & Endowment CampaignLeadership. In addition, Howard serves in a leadership positionat the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute for Religion. They are the proud parents of Jordan and Ben, whose own Jewishcommitments were sewn here at TSTI.

Sam Sam Sam Sam Sam and Pearl GreenPearl GreenPearl GreenPearl GreenPearl Green, for whom the original space was named,

served our congregation for four decades on the Board ofTrustees (culminating with Sam as President in the mid-sixties),Sisterhood and scores of Temple committees. Their children andspouses, Jon and Barbara and Doug and Paula, modeling thevalues of their parents, also served us in leadership capacitiesand raised and educated their children here. Where the chapelstands was once a Bet Tefillah and complex of worship,educational and communal spaces. Prior to that, it was agymnasium/auditorium. Sam and Pearl’s presence is still felttoday throughout our congregation in the chapel, as well asreligious and pre-school classrooms.

We are delighted that the chapel bears the names of thesefamilies, pillars of our congregation, who personify the coreJewish principles on which the world stands, according to oursages - Torah, Avodah (service of God) and Gemilut Hasadim(deeds of love).

Recognizing Generations of Generosity

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Linda and Rudy SluckerReligious School

The Iris FamilyThe Iris FamilyThe Iris FamilyThe Iris FamilyThe Iris Family

Carol PasterPreschool Director

Pia KuttenReligious School Director

Just after the fire broke out in the Carmel Forest in Israel back inDecember, I jotted down a few appropriate quotes from Jewishsages to refer to during a discussion we had planned for our 7th

and 8th graders regarding our responsibility towards others intimes of disaster. The first quote on my list came from RebbeNachman of Breslov who said “If we do not help a man in trouble,it is as if we caused the trouble.”

I didn’t end up referring to my list of quotes at all that evening.Instead I listened to our students as they came to the sameconclusions as the rabbis throughout the ages. The discussion thatensued sounded something like this….When someone needshelp, regardless of who they are, we must cast aside ourdifferences and do what is right.

I am proud that Israel is always one of the first responders toother countries during emergencies. But when Israel was facedwith her own tragedy this past December, I was humbled by theresponse of other nations, particularly those with not so friendlyrelations. At last count, 18 countries and the Palestinian Authorityhad offered assistance to Israel.

In a show of solidarity for our Jewish homeland, for those whobattled the fires and for those who lost their lives, we gatheredtogether as a community during school on Sunday, December 19th.Our inspiring song leader Vivian led our students in song. Inthanks and recognition for the contribution of those countriesthat came to Israel’s aid, students made giant thank you cards tobe sent to the various embassies.

In addition, the students of the Linda and Rudy Slucker ReligiousSchool are currently raising money for our All Fired Up forCarmel Forest Campaign that we initiated just after Chanukah toraise money to assist The Friends of Israel Firefighters (FIF). TheFIF was established to meet the challenge of outfitting Israel’sfirefighters with the state-of-the-art equipment and facilitiesneeded to continue protecting and saving the lives of Israel’scitizens. The money we raise will go towards purchasingsupplies to combat forest fires like the one that broke out in theCarmel Mountains near Haifa. Our goal is to raise $360 for TheFriends of Israel Firefighters. Once our goal is met, an anonymousdonor has agreed to double the amount.

People die; it’s part of the life cycle. People die who are elderlyor who have been very sick. Sometimes there are warning signs,sometimes not. Calls are made, emails go out, arrangements aretaken care of, and food is ordered. Relatives pull together, friendsrally around, and clergy is available for support. Each in our ownway and in our own timeframe, we grieve, we cope, we move on.Most times we can rationalize that the death of a terminally illgrandparent is a blessing; the suffering is over. Maybe we cantake comfort in knowing that someone led a good life. Perhapsthe person died doing what he loved, as in my father’s case,playing golf.

Most deaths affect a small group of family members and closefriends. The ripple effect may extend to part of the largercommunity but most likely not. These people were important tothe inner circle of those around him or her, but their lives didn’ttouch a large number of people. That doesn’t make their livesany less meaningful nor does it make their deaths any easier onthose who had a close relationship with the deceased.

Generally I am the one in my extended family who looks for thesilver lining in all situations, including death. I feel the loss andthe pain but I tend to get busy in my own ‘living’ and sometimesforget that I should be grieving. To some I may appear aloof orunfeeling. There is no one way to grieve and I prefer to grieveprivately and silently, which is why I’m completely at a loss as towhy the deaths of 3 people in our community last month haveaffected me so. These weren’t relatives nor were they closefriends. One family I actually never met.

Maybe it was the close succession of deaths or that these weretragic deaths, senseless ones; the ones that shake an entirecommunity, hard. Maybe it’s that at each of the 3 funerals I sawmany of the same preschool-related young adults in attendance.Not that they all attended TSTI’s preschool, but their friends,neighbors, and relatives had. My heart breaks for them, for theloss of their close friends, for the loss of their innocence, for theloss of their sense of immortality. Now in their 20’s thesegrieving young adults are still my babies; they shouldn’t have tobe exposed to so much grief. I want to protect them. I want toshield them from pain as I did when they were 3, 4 or 5 years-old in my classroom but it would be an exercise in futility. Allchildren, no matter what the age, will be exposed to loss, painand grief. Rather than shield them, it is our responsibility to givethem the tools to cope with these events, to allow them to grievein their own way and to be proud when they have grown into thetrue ‘mensches’ of the community supporting their friendsthrough the worst times.

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Our B’nai MitzvahMAX GABRIEL KAPLANFebruary 12, 2011Max is the son of Nancy Ring and Eric Kaplanand grandson of Jackie Kaplan, Dave Gelberand Dorothy Ring.Mitzvah Project: Max is raising money forcystic fibrosis through the New JerseyChapter, “Sean’s Pals” in honor of his friend,Sean Squires.

Winter may be here but that does not stop our vibrantRenaissance Group. Join us on Sunday, February 6 for our annualSuper Bowl Day of Games beginning at 4:00 P.M. in the GreenBallroom. When Matty and Dan Goldberg and Linda and JoelScharf chair this event, you can be sure there will be lots ofsnacks, food, drinks and desserts. No one goes away hungryafter this event!

Our Coffee House in the Mansion is scheduled for Saturday,February 19 with our own Larry Kantor and ensemble. If youhaven’t been to one of these musicals, treat yourself to thisdelightful evening. Homemade desserts and coffee are provided,and if you’d prefer, BYOB for your table. You will receive moreinformation about this evening from chairs Geri Gould andElaine Turen.

Once again, Marcia Weinstein and Ruth Tenner will chair a veryspecial event open only to the first 50 people that send in theirreservations. A trip to the recently opened National Museum ofAmerican Jewish History in Philadelphia has been arranged forWednesday, March 23. For $48 per Renaissance member ($58 forothers) you will receive transportation via deluxe charter coachwith coffee and muffins (snacks on the return trip), admission tothe museum, and a one and a half hour docent-led tour. Lunch ison your own at the museum café or a nearby restaurant. The tourleaves from temple lot at 8:00 A.M. and returns about 6:00 P.M.

With heartfelt thanks for your cards, calls and tributes during myrecent surgery and recovery,

Rennaissance Group

Mimi Braun

JACOB SIMON BANKFebruary 12, 2011Jake is the son of Lisa and Todd Bank,brother of Emily and Tyler, and grandson ofFrances Bank.Mitzvah Project: Jake volunteers at theCarrina Preschool in East Orange. He willalso help SAGE Eldercare with their meals-on-wheels program.

STISYSTISY/Hebrew High

Pizza PartyFebruary 1

7:00-7:30pmJoin all your friends for FREEPIZZA and an awesome time!

All are welcome!!Please bring one can of food

to donate to a localsoup kitchen!

To ALL Temple Members:Renaissance Trip to National Museum of American

Jewish History in Philadelphiais Open to All!

This is the first time a much sought after Renaissance daytrip will be open to all temple members. Because these tripsare so popular, please be sure to make your reservationquickly by emailing Marcia at [email protected]. Pleasesee description of the trip above.

Margie HarwoodMargie HarwoodMargie HarwoodMargie HarwoodMargie Harwood, in coordination with Catherine’s Closet,will be collecting recently used and nearly new prom dressesfor young women who would appreciate a gift of a beautifuldress for their prom.One-time only drop-off: Tuesday evening, March 29,One-time only drop-off: Tuesday evening, March 29,One-time only drop-off: Tuesday evening, March 29,One-time only drop-off: Tuesday evening, March 29,One-time only drop-off: Tuesday evening, March 29,6:30-8:00 at the main entrance to temple.6:30-8:00 at the main entrance to temple.6:30-8:00 at the main entrance to temple.6:30-8:00 at the main entrance to temple.6:30-8:00 at the main entrance to temple.

11th GRADE

TUESDAY, MARCH 8th 7PM-8:30PM (STUDENTS ONLY)Looking at basic family roles and dynamics:What role do I play in my family?Facilitated by Daniel H. Gallagher, Ph.D. and Tracy Horwitz L.S.W.

12th GRADE

Tuesday, FEBRUARY 15, 7PM-9PM (STUDENTS AND PARENTS)Dealing with feelings of separation: Exploring family values andtraditions. What will I take with me and what will I leave behindwhen I go to college? Parents and students will have separatesessions and end together with a group discussion.Facilitated by Rabbi Daniel Cohen and Rabbi Ellie Miller

Ice-SkatingSunday, February 13

12-3pm

$20 members$25 non-members

Admission, skate rental, lunchand transportation included.RSVP to [email protected]

Give that Prom Dress A Second Life

College Prep ProgramsCollege Prep ProgramsCollege Prep ProgramsCollege Prep ProgramsCollege Prep Programs

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Recipe fromThe Green Team

(courtesy of Pam Riesenberg)

People of color and lower income people in the United States andaround the world are at greater risk for exposure toenvironmental hazards in their homes, neighborhoods, job sitesand schools. Low income communities and communities of colorappear in highly disproportionate numbers as sites for hazardouswaste landfills, incinerators and chemical factories, while beingthe least likely to be selected as sites for environmental clean-upefforts. These inequities result from industry and governmentpractices that tend to exclude communities of color and lowincome communities from environmental policy and decision-making processes.

Environmental Justice, or EJ, stands for the proposition that allpeople – regardless of their race, color, national origin or income– are entitled to equally high levels of environmental protection,fair treatment and meaningful involvement in the development,implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws,regulations, and policies.” More plainly, Environmental Justice isthe intersection of environmental protection and social justice.Environmental Justice advocacy and activities are designed toaddress the inequities of environmental protection in ourcommunities.

Environmental Justice is an important issue for our community asa whole and especially for our Jewish community. Our Jewishtraditions require us both to protect the environment and topursue justice. The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life(COEJL), describes its goal as an effort “to extend such traditionsas social action and g’milut hasadim (performing deeds of lovingkindness) to environmental action and advocacy. And shalom(peace or wholeness), which is at the very core of Jewishaspirations, is in its full sense harmony in all creation.”

As we move forward with our project to “green” TSTI, thecommittee will be looking for opportunities to advanceenvironmental justice. We invite you to join us in these efforts.

Pasta is so soul-satisfying in the winter; true comfort food. Thisrecipe for a vegetarian penne pasta has endless possibilities andis very quick to prepare. Please feel free to play with it- add anyvegetable, bean, cheese you like (See recipe for OptionalIngredient ideas). If you prefer spaghetti, rigatoni or any othershape pasta, just adjust the cooking time. Served with a freshsalad and crusty bread, wintertime might grow on you!

Penne w/Baby Spinach, Mushrooms &Sun-Dried Tomatoes Ingredients8 oz. Whole Wheat Penne Pasta (or other)2 Tbsp. Olive Oil1 Onion, chopped3 cloves Garlic, chopped8oz Cremini Mushrooms, cut in quarters or sliced½ cup Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes, slivered1 package (about 6-8 oz) Baby Spinach½ to 1 cup Smoked/Plain Mozzarella Cheese, cut in small cubes1/3 Cup Toasted Pine NutsGrated Parmesan CheeseSalt and Pepper to taste Preparation Instructions 1. Cook pasta according to package directions (use lots ofsalted water) until just tender but still firm to bite.2. Meanwhile, add 2 Tbsp. olive oil to a large saucepan overmedium heat. Sauté onion and garlic, then add the mushroomsand sauté until they release some of their liquid. 3. Add sun dried tomatoes, baby spinach and cover pan for acouple of minutes.4. Add cooked pasta and toss. Remove from heat and add themozzarella cubes, fresh pepper (and salt if necessary). 5. Serve in pasta bowls with toasted pine nuts and gratedParmesan cheese.6. NOTE: Save some of the pasta water in case you need a littlemore liquid.7. Enjoy. Serve with a mixed green salad and Crusty Italianbread.8. Optional Ingredients: Green Peas, Chickpeas (rinsed &drained), Roasted Red Pepper, Fire Roasted Diced Tomato,Blanched Broccoli/Broccoli Rabe/Kale, Diced Sauteed Tofu.

GREEN TIP

Susan Kraham

Justice Can be Green, Too

TSTI’s Iris Family Center presents Rebecca Frezza & BigTruck in concert. Rebecca Frezza and her 7-piece band,Big Truck, have been featured on Noggin and PBS Kids,and won numerous awards for their children’s music.They have released five albums of adult-friendly kiddiepop. Rebecca Frezza & Big Truck will be performing atTSTI on Sunday, February 13 at 4 pm (doors open at3:30). Tickets are $12/person in advance and $15/personat the door. The concert is open to the public. Bring familyand friends for an afternoon of dance fun. To purchasetickets, mail check with name, address, phone numberand number of tickets to: TSTI Iris Family Center - SpringConcert, 432 Scotland Road, South Orange, NJ07079. Call us with questions at 973-763-4600.

Rebecca Frezza &Big Truck

See page 9’s Dress for Success article for a handy tip.

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The Women’sConnection

Book Discussion & DessertBook Discussion & DessertBook Discussion & DessertBook Discussion & DessertBook Discussion & Dessertwith Rabbi Cohenwith Rabbi Cohenwith Rabbi Cohenwith Rabbi Cohenwith Rabbi CohenIt’s not too late to attend! Join us even if you haven’t read thebook. Good food, good friends, and of course, really goodconversation.

Book: Day After Night by Anita Diamant*Date: Wednesday, February 9 7:30 -9:00 pmRSVP: Sue Brand [email protected]*in conjunction with Adult Education. Anita Diament will be speaking herein April as a Shabbat Scholar.

Beyond the Matzah Ball…Beyond the Matzah Ball…Beyond the Matzah Ball…Beyond the Matzah Ball…Beyond the Matzah Ball…Inventive Passover RecipesInventive Passover RecipesInventive Passover RecipesInventive Passover RecipesInventive Passover RecipesA cooking class with Pam Riesenberg,A cooking class with Pam Riesenberg,A cooking class with Pam Riesenberg,A cooking class with Pam Riesenberg,A cooking class with Pam Riesenberg,Sherrie Katz and Amy CohenSherrie Katz and Amy CohenSherrie Katz and Amy CohenSherrie Katz and Amy CohenSherrie Katz and Amy Cohen

Date: Monday, March 7Time: 11:00am – 1:00 pm OR 7:00-9:00 pm (limited availability)Place: 60 Woodcrest Avenue, Short HillsCost: $18 for Women’s Connection membersRSVP to [email protected]

Guys . . .Save the date!

Wednesday, March 16 at 7:30 P.M.NCAA March Madness

begins at TSTI

»» Pick the draw »» Pick any 10+ »»»» Food »» Spirits »»Auction »» Fun

Raise $$ – Win $$–Enjoy a Great Evening

Summer Scholarships AvailableSummer Scholarships AvailableSummer Scholarships AvailableSummer Scholarships AvailableSummer Scholarships Available

It’s not too late to apply for a Women’s Connection SummerScholarship for camp or adventures sponsored by the Union forReform Judaism. Three $500 scholarships are available on a one-time basis. The recipient must be attending a Reform Movementsummer program for the first time and commit to share his or herexperience in a formal manner with the temple community inorder to encourage others to participate. The applicant must be acurrent member of the Slucker Religious School. All applicationsare due by March 1, 2011.Please see temple’s website andweekly email blast for details.

March Madness starts at your own Temple with a night fullof NCAA College Basketball events.

Whether you are young or old, a new member or old-timer,knowledgeable or clueless in regard to college hoops, pleasecome out and participate. Meet some new people, hang withyour friends and enjoy a beer and snacks while participatingin a variety of events that may include an Auction, Pick 10,Pick the Draw, Knock-out versus the spread, Trivia (maybeeven some on Jewish athletes), Mini Hoop shooting Contestand a surprise event to be disclosed next month

Admission is $50 -- BUT 50% will be a contribution to TSTI —AND you will have so many ways of winning hundreds ofdollars as the tournament unfolds.

Interested in helping to organize or sign-up for this greatevening of fun? Please e-mail Andy at [email protected]

Save the Date!Thursday, April 14th, 2011 6-9pm at Temple

Please join us for the Tenth Annual Intergenerational Women’s SederSponsored by the Women’s Connection

Come together with your mothers, daughters, sisters and friends for a uniquely feminine perspective of thePassover holiday. Together we will dance, sing and tell stories of women’s contributions to this sacred and beautiful

celebration of freedom.

Watch for your Invitation in the Mail.

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TRIBUTESContributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness. We

are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds.

TEMPLE TRIBUTES

IN MEMORY OFMorris Dolinko, father ofJudy Epstein

Ellen & Bob BlakeMatthew LaConti, son ofMeryl & Sam Faivus

Ellen & Jay RiceLois Medinets, mother ofSusan Holzman

Leslie & Jesse BayerMilani Lee, mother of Robb Kushner

Helene & Jack FerskoJoshua Esformes, son of Susan &Steven Esformes

Kelly & Adam LeightDavid Gurland, son of Evelyn &Gerald Gurland, nephew of Bobbe& Vernon Futterman

Pauline PollackSunny & Mark Seglin

Barbara Telenoff, mother ofSheri Friedman

Nancy NeedleFather of Amy Sue and MarcLebovitz

Jack Fersko

IN HONOR OFMarriage of Cindy & AlanGordon’s son

Rita & Robert BoyleEdith Rose’s 100th birthday

Jerome Lieb

SPEEDY RECOVERYMimi Braun

Lorraine Lipkin

RABBI COHEN’SDISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OFMatthew LaConti, son ofMeryl & Sam Faivus

Carla & Mitchel BodenMorris Dolinko, father ofJudy Epstein

Debbie & Mark HagerWendy & Arnold BudinFern & Bruce Eatroff

Brother and sister-in-law of Audrey& Len Weiss

Carla & Mitchell BodenMildred Heettner, grandmother ofAnne Sussman

Leslie & Jesse Bayer

IN HONOR OFBat Mitzvah of Alix Gardner

Ellen & Greg Nolff

SPEEDY RECOVERYLeslie Bayer

Deborah & Dan Duane

IN APPRECIATIONAmy ConnellyJules Nissim

RABBI MILLER’SDISCRETIONARY FUND


Janet SchwammMildred Heettner, grandmother ofAnne Sussman

Janet SchwammMilani Lee, mother of Robb Kushner

Lisa & Rob OzerPeter Glassman, husband of BarbaraGlassman

Lisa & Rob Ozer

IN HONOR OFRyan Saurborn’s leadership inSo.Mtn.school food drive

Ben Gottesman

CANTOR ARONSON’SDISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATIONSusan HolzmanJoanna & Monte Radfar

ROSE & MELVILLE BERLOWMUSIC FUND


Bobbe & Vernon FuttermanNed Futterman

David Gurland, nephew of Bobbe &Vernon Futterman

Renaissance GroupEvelyn Karpel

Lolly Winick

IN HONOR OFBirth of Sharon & NormanSpindel’s grandchildren

Pauline Pollack


Harriet & Everett Felper

IN APPRECIATIONCantor Finn

Adrienne Wasserman

GELLIS FUND FORSENIOR PROGRAMMING

IN APPRECIATIONMatty & Dan Goldberg

Marcia Braun Szerlip

JOSH LITTMAN AUDIO-VIDEOFUND


Annette & Harold LittmanLois Medinets, mother of SusanHolzman

Annette & Harold Littman

IN HONOR OFCindy Sobelman

Deborah & Dan DuaneBirth of Cheryl & Lee Weinberg’sgrandson

Helene & Jack Fersko


Annette & Harold Littman

IN APPRECIATIONJoan Finn

Nancy & Gary Lynn

LINDA & RUDY SLUCKERRELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OFLois Medinets, mother ofSusan Holzman

Susan & Sandy KimmelIN HONOR OFLinda Slucker becoming Nat’l.Pres. of NCJW

Susan & Sandy Kimmel

NORMA BENISCH MANSIONRESTORATION FUND

IN MEMORY OFLois Medinets, mother ofSusan Holzman

Reginald Baldini

HARRIET & JESSE GOODWINARTS & HUMANITIES FUND

IN MEMORY OFDavid Gurland, son of Evelyn &Gerald Gurland

Matty & Dan Goldberg

HELEN BRODER MUSEUM FUND


Bettye & Ramon Green

PRAYER BOOK FUND


Sherrie & David Katz

TREE OF LIFE FUND


Cindy & Michael Sonnabend

POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULTJEWISH ENRICHMENT


Pauline PollackMilani Lee, mother of Robb Kushner

Steven PomerantzHope PomerantzLeslie & Jesse Bayer

David Gurland, son of Evelyn &Gerald Gurland


IN HONOR OFBirth of Cheryl & Lee Weinberg’sgrandson



Steven PomerantzSusan Seigeltuch-Witkin

SUSAN ACKERMAN SOMMERFUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

IN MEMORY OFMildred Heettner, grandmother ofAnne Sussman

Sydne Marshall &Elliot Sommer

Morris Dolinko, father ofJudy Epstein

Sydne Marshall &Elliot Sommer

Milani Lee, mother of Robb KushnerSydne Marshall &Elliot Sommer

STARK CONFIRMATIONCLASS TRIP FUND

IN HONOR OFRabbi Miller

Nancy & Gary Lynn

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCEFUND

IN MEMORY OFMichael Lippe

Shelley & Isadore Frankel

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In Memoriam

All in the FamilyAll in the FamilyAll in the FamilyAll in the FamilyAll in the FamilyMazel tov to:

May their memoriesbe for a blessing

SHEILA COHENMother of Dan Cohen

JOSHUA ESFORMESSon of Susan andSteven Esformes

LARRY FUTTERMANFather of Cheryl Futterman

DAVID GURLANDSon of Evelyn and

Gerry Gurland

MILDRED HEETTNERGrandmother ofAnne Sussman

SEYMOUR KATZHusband of Fleurette Katz

MILANI LEEMother of Robb Kushner

NELSON MANOWITZHusband of Judith Manowitz

Leslie and Jerry Holtz onthe engagement of theirson, Joshua, to JenniferRosen.

Cheryl and Lee Weinbergon the birth of a grandson,Cole Matthew Weinberg.Parents are Becky andBrett Weinberg.

Marilyn and Glenn Reiteron the engagement oftheir daughter, Diana, toSean Mersten.

DRESS FORSUCCESS

Sunday, February 27We will be collecting gentlyused, appropriate winterand spring clothing andaccessories (shoes,handbags, and jewelry) forinterviews and jobs.Accessories are especiallyneeded. Please bringclothing that is clean and onhangers. Any questions, callSusan Siegeltuch Witkin at973-378-8635 or email herat [email protected] note that this is aPlease note that this is aPlease note that this is aPlease note that this is aPlease note that this is a

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Merit Scholarships Now Available!

Golda Och Academy (formerly Solomon Schechter Day

School of Essex and Union) is pleased to announce the

Golda Och Scholar Merit Scholarship Program for

students entering 9th grade! Current 8th grade students

and new students are eligible for the Scholarships.

Students selected as a GOA Scholar will receive

annual awards equivalent to full tuition.

Applications for the Scholarship program must be

submitted to the Admissions Office by March 4, 2011.

For more information regarding this exciting new

opportunity, please contact the Admission Office at

973 602 3601 or [email protected].

www.GoldaOchAcademy.org

Memorial PlaquesWe know that many of you wouldlike to purchase a bronze plaquein memory of a loved one. Thecost of a plaque is $700. Everyname on our Memorial Board isnoted in perpetuity on theappropriate yahrzeit. For furtherinformation, please call SunnySeglin at the Temple office, 973-763-4116

Rabbi Cohen is onsabbatical in January. HisBulletin column will resumein March.

Recycled Clothing:Recycled Clothing:Recycled Clothing:Recycled Clothing:Recycled Clothing:GREEN!GREEN!GREEN!GREEN!GREEN!The commercial recyclingcompany U’SAgain finds thatsome 85 percent of the 70pounds of textiles the averageAmerican purchases each yearends up landfilled. Thatmeans the typical U.S. citywith 50,000 residents has topay (with local tax dollars)for the handling and disposalof some 3,000 tons of textilesevery year. The shame of suchwaste is that textiles are soeasy to recycle or otherwisefind new uses for. Throwthem out and they’ll end up inthe incinerator in Newark,thereby becoming part of theair we breathe.”

TOTAL SOULTicket Form

Please purchase in advance; limited number of tickets availableat the door.

Make checks payable to TSTI Winter Event and mail to:Tempel Sharey Tefilo-Israel432 Scotland Rd.South Orange, NJ 07079

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Visit one of our24 full service branches in Essex County.

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ACT NOW: www.ujcnj.org (973) 929-3036

Member of The Jewish Federations of North America

Where do you turn when life throws you a curve?

Federation, where else?

Where do you turn when life throws you a curve?

Federation, where else?

More than 400 Israeli children receive a nutritious meal every day through our Youth at Risk program to help them succeed at school and in life.

SUBURBAN FUNERAL CHAPEL68 OLD SHORT HILLS RD, LIVINGSTON, NJ

Louis J. Urban, Manager - “NJ Lic. No. 3537”(973) 422-0600 • (800) 938-6372

Funeral Directors: Allan L. Kreitzman - NJ Lic. No. 2522 Louis J. Urban - NJ Lic. No. 3537

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