WHAT A YEAR!

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JULY/AUGUST 2019 VOLUME 163, ISSUE 11

C O N G R E G A T I O N G A T E S O F H E A V E N • A F F I L I A T E D W I T H U R J

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WHAT A YEAR!

2018-2019

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TOT SHABBAT

July

• 7/6: Meg Levin

• 7/13: Brian Haak

• 7/20: Rabbi Pearlman

• 7/27: Arnie Rotenberg

August

• 8/3: Irit & Gerry Magnes

• 8/10: Jeff Luria

• 8/17: Arnie Rotenberg

• 8/24: Jonathan Falk

• 8/31: TBD

TORAH STUDY

For families with preschool age children. Tot Shabbat Services

are held the first Friday of each month (except August) at 5:30

p.m. followed by a kid friendly dinner at 6:00 p.m. July’s Tot

Shabbat will be held on 7/12 at Schenectady Central Park near

the playground, followed by a pizza dinner. No Tot Shabbat in

August. Dinner is free, donations are appreciated. RSVP to

Kathy at 518-374-8173 or [email protected]. �

KATTAN SHABBAT

SHABBAT SERVICES

PRAYER GROUP

LIVE STREAM SERVICES

HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEUDLE

A 30-minute service for children in grades K-2. Held the second

Friday of each month (except July and August) during 7:00 p.m.

Shabbat Services. We sing, have story time, playtime, and begin

to follow the Siddur.�

For parents and infants-preschoolers, meets in the back of the

sanctuary for quiet play during services. Held the second Friday

of each month.

Watch Shabbat evening and Saturday morning (during b’nai

mitzvah only) services, live and archived, at www.cgoh.org.�

The Book of Memory, prepared each year for the High Holy

Days, lists the names of those who we wish to remember at the

Yizkor service on Yom Kippur. A letter and form was sent out in

mid June. The deadline is July 22. Please contact Kathy if you

have any questions at [email protected] or 518-374-8173.

BOOK OF MEMORY

Many prepare themselves spiritually for the High Holy Days by

participating in a special service called Selichot (forgiveness).

We invite you to attend our Selichot program and service on

September 21 at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Matt will lead a discussion with

a light meal, followed by the 8:00 p.m. service. As part of the

service, our colorful Torah covers will be replaced with our

High Holy Day white mantels. This is a truly moving experience.

You are welcome to attend all or any parts of the evening. RSVP

for the meal to Michelle at 518-374-8173 or [email protected].

SELICHOT

Join us for the 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah on Tuesday, October

1 at William K. Collins, Jr. Park in Clifton Park from 10:00 a.m. to

12:00 p.m. This will be a creative family-friendly service, with

activities and lunch. This event is free and open to the public.

Please RSVP to Michelle at [email protected] or 518-374-8173.

2nd DAY OF ROSH HASHANAH

�Up to 2 years old: Our downstairs library will be open for parents

and kids up to 2 years. The main service will be live streamed.

�2-5 years old: The professional staff from Niskayuna Co-op

Nursery School will ensure that your toddlers are well cared for

while you enjoy services. Please pre-register or sign in when you

arrive. A cell phone number is required. Snacks provided.

�K-4th grade: Children will explore the holidays through games,

stories, activities, and student oriented prayer. Snacks provided.

�5th-7th grade: Engaging program including a Teshuvah Taco

Scavenger Hunt. Since Yom Kippur is an “R” rated holiday–mostly

for adults, these students will participate in “G” rated activities.

HHD YOUTH PROGRAMS

High Holy Day tickets will be mailed out to Gates members

mid-August. We are once again offering complimentary guest

tickets. Everyone who attends services must have a ticket.

Please contact the temple office for guest tickets.

Held at the temple on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m.�

Shabbat Korach/Numbers 16:1-18:32

7/5/19: 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service

Leaders: Lisa & Kenny Priddle/Soloist: Elisa Harrington-Verb

Shabbat Chukat/Numbers 19:1-22:1

7/12/19: 5:30 p.m. Special Tot Shabbat on locations, see below


Leaders/Soloist: Elisa Harrington-Verb & Marcus Harrington

Shabbat Balak/Numbers 22:2-25:9


Leader: Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman

Shabbat Pinchas/Numbers 25:10-30:1


Leader: Arnie Rotenberg/Soloist: Elisa Harrington-Verb

Shabbat Matot-Masei/Numbers 30:2-36:13

8/2/19: 7:00 p.m. Shabbat Service (no Tot Shabbat)

Leaders/Soloist: Elisa Harrington-Verb & Marcus Harrington

Shabbat Devarim/Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22


Leader: TCSC & Arnie Rotenberg/Soloist: Lisa Priddle

Shabbat Vaetchanan/Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11


Leader: Rabbi Matt/Soloist: Elisa Harrington-Verb

Shabbat Eikev/Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25


Leader: Jonathan Falk/Soloist: Elisa Harrington-Verb

Shabbat Re’eh/Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17


Leader: Rabbi Matt/Soloist: Stefano Iacono/Pianist: Max Kaplan

� 9/21/19: Selichot discussion at 6:30 p.m./service at 8:00 p.m.

� 9/29/19: Erev Rosh Hashanah at 8:00 p.m.

� 9/30/19: Rosh Hashanah Youth Programs at 9:45 a.m.

� 9/30/19: Rosh Hashanah Services at 10:00 a.m.

� 9/30/19: Rosh Hashanah Children’s Service at 2:00 p.m.

� 9/30/19: Rosh Hashanah Tashlich at 3:00 p.m.

� 10/1/19: 2nd Day of Rosh Hashanah Program at 10:00 a.m.

� 10/4/19: Memorial Plaque Dedication at 7:00 p.m.

� 10/6/19: Cemetery Service at 1:00 p.m.

� 10/8/19: Kol Nidre Service at 8:00 p.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Youth Programs at 9:45 a.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Services at 10:00 a.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur GOHTY Service (grades 5-12) at 11:00 a.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Study Session at 1:00 p.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Children’s Service at 2:00 p.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Afternoon Service at 3:00 p.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Yizkor Service at 4:30 p.m.

� 10/9/19: Yom Kippur Neilah (concluding) Service at 5:15 p.m.

Followed by Break the Fast (sponsored by Brotherhood).

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MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY

WHAT’S HAPPENING @ GATES

OPEN HOUSE & BACK TO SCHOOL DINNER & SERVICE

DINNER & A MOVIE NIGHT

The next Brotherhood-sponsored Dinner and a Movie is on

Saturday, July 27 and August 17 at 6:00 p.m. Buffet dinner by

Homestyle of salad, eggplant parm, veggie lasagna, meatballs,

and rolls. Movies TBD. The fee is $12pp and $30 per family

max., includes drinks and snacks. Free for those not eating.

RSVP to Mike at [email protected] or 518-381-4432.

2ND WIND Adult Social Group for Gates Members Only

GATES WISH LIST

NYC TRIP FOR ADULTS

All adults are invited to join us for a bus trip to NYC Lower

East Side on Sunday, October 20. We need to know by June

14th if you are interested in attending. If so, please RSVP to

Jeffry and Trish Luria at [email protected] or 518-254-

7230. More details to come once we know if there is interest

and how many people will be going.

BALLROOM DANCING AT DANCELAND: First Saturday of

each month. Lesson at 7:00 p.m. followed by open dancing.

$10pp includes dinner & lesson. RSVP to [email protected].

ANNUAL DAY AT THE AUERBACH’S LAKE GEORGE CAMP:

Join us for our annual potluck gathering at the Auerbach’s

camp in Lake George on Sunday, July 14 starting at 11:00 a.m.

Enjoy hiking, boating, great company, and delicious food! RSVP

to Mike and Ellen at [email protected].

SECRET CAVERNS TOUR AND LUNCH AT THE LURIA’S:

Join us for a tour of the Secret Caverns on Sunday, July 21 at

11:00 a.m. followed by a relaxing afternoon and potluck at the

Luria’s home in Central Bridge. (If you don't want to do the

cave tour, please meet us at the Luria’s at 1:00 p.m.) RSVP to

Jeff and Trish at [email protected].

Office Summer Hours: M-Th 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to noon during the months of June & August.

Each year we update our membership directory during the

summer months to have it ready for the new year in September.

Please let us know, if you haven't already, any changes to your

contact information over the last year. Also, let us know if you

prefer to not be listed. Contact Kathy with this information no

later than August 15 at [email protected] or 518-374-8173.

Prospective members, please join our Religious School and temple families on Friday, September 13 for

our Open House and Back to School Pot Luck Dinner and Blue Jean Shabbat. Families

and individuals who have recently moved into our area, non-affiliated, or those just

curious are invited to come see what we have to offer. Join us at 6:00 p.m. for dinner

and to meet Rabbi Matt, our Educator Arnie Rotenberg, and then take a tour of the

temple. Following dinner will be the 7:00 p.m. Shabbat service and the Katan Shabbat

service (designed for kids in grades K-2). This event is free for non-members and you

do not need to bring a dish unless you wish. Temple members pay $5 per person with

bring a dish to share, or $10 per adult and $5 per child under 12 years, with a max of $35

per family if you don't want to bring a dish. Religious School teachers, aides, and those over 60 years do

not need to pay or bring a dish, but donations are welcome. Reservations are required, please contact Kathy at [email protected] or

Periodically, we will post things here that we would like to have

for the Temple. If you are interested in making a donation of an

in-kind item or a cash donation toward these items, please

contact the person listed at the temple at 518-374-8173.

Ice Machine, Laura Ehrich.

Stop the Bleed Kits, Laura Ehrich.

Portable Smart Board, Arnie Rotenberg.

SAFETY & SECURITY

THE CODES, THEY ARE A’CHANGIN!

As part of our safety and security best practices, we will be

changing our door codes periodically. The next scheduled

change will take place Monday, July 1. If you need a new code,

please call the Temple office at 518-374-8173. We will verify

that you are a member and give you your new door code. Re-

member: keep your code to yourself and do not share it, even

with people you know. Feel free to open the door for people

you know but ask them to call the office for a code if they need

one. The old door codes will not work after July 1.�

Clare Colamaria

Clare Colamaria from LPi, our bulletin printer, will be in our

office the week of August 8, 2019 securing new ads for our

bulletin. Please consider purchasing an ad for your business

or in honor or in memory of a loved one. Your participation

makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers!

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ADULT PROGRAMMING

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS & EDUCATION

SISTERHOOD BOOK GROUPS

AM GROUP: 9/10 at 10a.m. at the temple. We will discuss the book The Little Russian by Susan Sherman. If you have any

questions, please contact Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman at [email protected] or call 518-374-8173.

PM GROUP: 9/19 at 7p.m. Sheila Randall and Ellen Auerbach will lead the discussion of Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia

Owens at the home of Cindy Cohen. Questions, please contact Ellen Strauss at 518-377-3610 or [email protected].

TORAH ON TAP

SUNDAY MORNING ADULT BIBLICAL HEBREW AND PRAYER STUDY 9:30 a.m. Biblical Hebrew Beginning (Hebrew reading

required), 10:30 a.m. Prayer Study in English, 11:30 a.m. Biblical Hebrew Intermediate. Texts: Aleph Isn't Enough by Rabbi Linda

Motzkin and My People’s Prayer Book by Rabbi Lawrence Hoffman. Teachers: Lee Brice, Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman, Student

Cantor Stefano Iacono, Arnie Rotenberg, and Rabbi Matt. For more details, contact Lee at 518-727-6968/[email protected].

WORDS WE LIVE BY with Lee Brice. Thursdays at 11:00 a.m. No classes in July/August; classes resume 9/5/19. No fee.

LUNCH & LEARN with Rabbi Matt. Thursdays at noon. No classes in July/August; classes resume 9/5/19. Lunch & materials

provided. No fee. Donations accepted.

LEARNERS MINYAN with Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 10:15 a.m. on Senior Moments days. No

classes in July/August; classes resume 9/4/19. No fee.

MAH JONGG All level of players welcomed. Mondays at 12:30 p.m. Contact Bea Hahn at 518-374-0713 or [email protected].

KNITTING GROUP with Lee Brice. Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. Hats, scarves, sweaters, and shawls: all begin with a simple knit

stitch, and we can show you how! You will find enthusiastic encouragement and support. Come learn, no experience

necessary. Bring your own projects or make hats and scarves to be donated. Yarn available. Contact Lee at 518-727-6968.

ZENOBICS TAI CHI Mondays 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (please note time change). No Fee. Certified Tai Chi instructors, Aaron and Ina

Fried will guide you through the yin and yang of Tai Chi, a healthful form of “moving meditation” whose 108 slow and gentle flowing

dancelike movements will naturally exercise your body and breathing. No registration needed, show up when you can.

Torah on Tap is a relaxed conversation about the week's Torah reading and a discussion about the problem with religion, which is…

um, religion. Join us on July 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location TBD. You can always just drop in, but if you plan to attend,

please contact Arnie Rotenberg, Director of Congregational Jewish Living at [email protected] or 518-374-8173. He can give you

the location of our next meeting. This event is open to the public and is free; purchase your own beverages and munchies.

THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT ED

SIBLINGS: SECOND TEMPLE JUDAISM AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EARLY CHRISTIANITY & RABBINIC JUDAISM

Taught by Dr. Steven Stark-Riemer

This course is presented in two parts each consisting of six 1.5 hour sessions, featuring a weekly presentation, discussion, and

handouts, and continues the study of the archaeology, history, and religion of Ancient Israel into the Second Temple Period.

Registration Fee for each part is $45. Classes meet on Thursday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Part 1: The Development of Sectarian Judaism during the Second Temple Period

We begin with the destruction of the First Temple and the fate of the elite who are exiled, and the rest of Judean society that

remain in the land under Babylonian rule. In succeeding sessions, we will focus on the reestablishment of authority, the building of

the Second Temple, the coming of Hellenism, and the beginnings of sectarian Judaism. We will see that the tendency toward

differing ritual practice and belief that characterized religion in Ancient Israel continues into the Second Temple Period. The

origins and development of various sects within Second Temple Judaism (Pharisees, Sadducees, Essenes, etc.) will be explored.

Classes on: September 12 and 26; October 17 and 24; November 7 and 21.

Part 2: Second Temple Judaism and the Development of Early Christianity & Rabbinic Judaism

We begin with two sessions on the sect responsible for gathering, preserving, and authoring the Dead Sea Scrolls, before focusing

chiefly on the two Jewish sects that survive the national catastrophe of 70 CE that was the defeat at the hands of the Romans and

the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple. In the aftermath, Second Temple Judaism would give birth to both Early Christianity and

its somewhat younger sibling, Rabbinic Judaism. During these sessions, we will explore the roots of both, their responses to the

First and Second Revolts against Rome, their early development, and their “Parting of the Ways”. Classes on: April 16 and 30; May 14

and 21; June 11 and 25.

An attorney by profession, Steven Stark-Riemer graduated magna cum laude from the City College of New York in 1972, studying

Anthropology, and specializing in Archaeology. He participated in fieldwork at the Tell Gezer excavations in Israel under the

direction of William G. Dever, today’s preeminent American biblical archaeologist. Following graduation, he was elected to the Phi

Beta Kappa Society and accepted into the doctoral program in Anthropology at UCLA. Though he did not formally pursue this line

of study, his interest in the archaeology, history, and religion of the biblical world continues, and he is well-read in these fields, and

in biblical studies, generally. Since 2007, Mr. Stark-Riemer has taught courses on Ancient Israel at area synagogues and lifelong

learning programs, and has acquired a devoted following in the Capital District.

To register or for more information, contact Arnie Rotenberg at [email protected] or call 518-374-8173.

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The Social Action Committee of CGOH is once again partnering

with SICM to provide 3 volunteers each day to serve lunch to

youngsters in Schenectady. We are scheduled the week of July 8

-July 12. Volunteers will arrive on their scheduled day at 11:15

a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Our location is at the main public library on

Clinton St., Schenectady. It is a busy outdoor covered site with

easy access to the library’s facilities. For questions and to sign-

up, contact Irit Magnes at 518 452-1163 or

[email protected] or Yvette Gebell at 518 852-3604

or [email protected]. Once you sign up, additional information

will be emailed. No formal training is required.�

SUMMER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

S O C I A L A C T I O N

BACKPACK PROGRAM

The Regional Food Bank has a program to

help alleviate hunger for children in

Schenectady Schools. Backpacks filled

with child-friendly easy-to-prepare foods

are sent home with these students every

Friday. Sponsor a child’s backpack for a

year: $183.00 for a full backpack; $92.00

for half a backpack; all contributions are

appreciated. Please send your donations

to the temple made out to the Regional Food Bank. For

details, contact Lorna at 518-384-1303.

YOUNG FAMILIES/SCHOOL NEWS

2019-2020 RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION

SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

Support our Religious School program by purchasing car wash tickets from Hoffman’s Car Wash. Our fundraiser runs from 8/1/19

to 9/30/19. You may purchase on their website at https://www.hoffmanhelpinghands.com/fundraiser.cfm?id=16068; 50% of your

purchase will be donated to Gates.

Your child’s journey continues… Register now for 2019-2020 Religious School and Chai School on our temple

website, www.cgoh.org. If you prefer to not register online and want a paper hard copy, please contact Kathy

in the temple office at [email protected] or call the office at 518-374-8173. If you have program questions or

concerns, contact Arnie Rotenberg, Director of Congregational Jewish Living at [email protected] or 518-

374-8173.

� Madrikhim Training: Sunday, August 25 at 9:00 a.m.

� First Day of Sunday Early Hebrew/Religious School: Sunday, September 15 at 8:15 a.m./9:30 a.m.

� Back to School Pot Luck Dinner and Blue Jean Shabbat: Friday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.

� First Day of Hebrew School: Tuesday, September 17 at 4:30 p.m. in Clifton Park & Wednesday, September 18 at 4:15 p.m. at Gates.

� Sukkot Celebration: Sunday, October 14; Decorate Sukkah at 4:00 p.m., dinner at 5:00 p.m., and service at 6:00 p.m.

� Simchat Torah Service and Consecration: Sunday, October 20 at 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten and new students in primary grades will

be honored.

� First day of Chai School: Wednesday, October 16at 6:00 p.m.

(*More information to come in the September bulletin.)

IMPORTANT SCHOOL DATES

There’s a new school this fall at Gates!

New Platforms • New Times • New Classes • New Name

Chai School

For students in grades 8th –12th

New details on our website and to your mailbox coming soon!

PJ LIBRARY PLAY GROUP

Our weekly playgroup, sponsored by PJ Library, will now be held on Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., unless

noted on our calendar. This free program is open to both members and non-members with kids under 5 years

old and their caregivers. Come play, sing, enjoy story time, and snacks. No registration is needed, show up

when you can. If you have questions, please contact Arnie Rotenberg at [email protected] or 518-374-8173.

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OUR TEMPLE FAMILY

BROTHERHOOD

Brotherhood Mitzvah

•Sydna Schwartz in memory of Barry Gelfin,

Marian Frank Gelfin, and Joseph Schwartz

•Bill & Rhoda Gilbert in memory of Hyman

Gilbert

•Sheila & Harvey Randall for the speedy recovery

of Karyn Picker, Bob Picker, and Jackie Freedman

Brotherhood Yom Hashoah

Annual Appeal:

Susan & John Hoetker

John Berhaupt & Suzanne Gold

•Dorothy Meyer in memory of John Meyer

CEMETERY FUNDS

•Klara Posemeynik in memory of Ida Guts

GENERAL FUNDS

Supporting Jewish Vibrancy

In memory of Ray Benenson:

Josie Kivort

Arnold & Phyllis Ritterband

Ellen Blake

In honor of Jesse Holland receiving the

Distinguished Service Award:

June Benenson

Bea & Gerry Hahn

Jonathan Falk

In honor of Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman’s

retirement:

Ann & Sid Cramer

Lee Brice

Dr. and Mrs. James Strosberg

Marilyn Elson

Steven Goldberg

• Graham Holmes & Karen Cohen Holmes in

memory of Chris Budens

• Lisa Brown in memory of Gary Melamed

• Susanna Stein Hurley in memory of Tillie Stein

and Yetta Hochman

• Lee Brice in honor of Elinore Farnum’s

retirement and Laura Ehrich & Doug Smith’s

engagement

• Deborah Wein in memory of Gerald Davis

• Marilyn Elson in memory of Jane Golub

David Alan Hatkoff Memorial Fund

• Sandra Hatkoff in memory of Berton Stark, Ann

Stark, Anna Hatkoff, Alfred Stark, and Charles

Hatkoff

LIFE LONG LEARNING FUND

Jo Auerbach Culinary Fund

• Elaine Auerbach in memory of Jo Auerbach

• Erica & Len Berger in honor of Mindy Holland’s

tenure as Gates president and Jesse Holland

receiving the Distinguished Service Award

Rabbi Bernard Bloom Scholarship

• Ann & Sid Cramer in honor of Rabbi Bernard

Bloom’s 90th birthday

• Rabbi Bernard and Bailey Bloom in honor of

Rabbi Bloom’s 90th birthday

Lewis Chapman Lifelong Learning

In honor of Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman

Alan & Yvette Gebell

Lisa & Kenny Priddle

Barbara & Richard Preisman

Miriam & Peter Vollweiler

Rabbi Bernard and Bailey Bloom

MUSIC FUND

In honor of Elinor Farnum

Sheila & Harvey Randall

Miriam & Peter Vollweiler

Rabbi Bernard & Bailey Bloom

•Sheila & Harvey Randall in honor of their

granddaughter, Julia Randall’s college

graduation and Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman’s

retirement

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDS

• Sheila & Harvey Randall in memory of Jane

Golub, Sophie Terkel, Meyer Terkel, Herbert

Kahn, and Ray Benenson

Alan Sternstein Cheder Scholarship

•Gail & Sanford Sternstein in honor of Rabbi

Bernard Bloom’s 90th birthday

RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND

• Ethel Weissman in memory of Martin

Weissman, Harry & Sylvia Weissman, and Saul

& Mary King

• Sonia Rubenstein in honor of Jesse Holland


• Mrs. Agatha Novak in memory of Dr. Michael

Novak

• Kenny & Lisa Priddle in honor of Jesse Holland


• June Benenson in memory of Ray Benenson

and in appreciation of Rabbi Matt

• Susan & Sanford Fialkoff in honor of Rabbi

Eleanor Pearlman’s retirement

• Josie Kivort in memory of Jane Golub

• Diane Shichtman and Andrew Weiss in

memory of Harold Shichtman

Thank you for your generous donation.

• Dorothy Meyer in honor of Mary Matthews’

retirement

• Margaret Carpenter in appreciation of Rabbi

Matt

• Marsha & Murray Jaros in memory of Jane

Golub

• Kim Mousaw in appreciation of Student

Cantor Stefano

SISTERHOOD FUNDS

•Sydna Schwartz in memory of Barry Gelfin,

Marian Frank Gelfin, and Joseph Schwartz

•Dorothy Meyer in memory of John Meyer

and in honor of Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman’s

retirement

Sisterhood Soup Kitchen

•Jewel Buff in memory of Marvin Buff

•Jackie & Irv Freedman in memory of Shirley

Freedman

•Sarah Chapman, donation

TEEN & YOUTH ADULT FUNDS

Hahn Family Teen Initiative

• Rochelle & Jack Treiber in memory of Louise

Newman

•Ted Vinick in honor of the Reyut committee

and its volunteers

•Dorothy Meyer in memory of John Meyer and

in honor of Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman’s

retirement

• Bea & Gerry Hahn in memory of Else Hahn,

Clara Glickman, and Ray Benenson

TCSC

•Ann & Sid Cramer in memory of Ray Benenson

•Beverly & Norman Frances in memory of Ray

Benenson and in honor of Rabbi Eleanor

Pearlman’s retirement

•Barbara, Ron, Aviva, Ilana, and Micah Symons

in memory of Ray Benenson

•Bea & Gerry Hahn in memory of Arthur Hahn

and Nathan Glickman

•Cathy Rosenblatt in memory of Jane Golub

•Dorothy Meyer in memory of John Meyer and

in honor of Quiana Chittendon’s high school

graduation and Mary Matthews’ retirement

•Carrie & Steve Kronick in memory of Harvey

Kronick

•John Berhaupt & Suzanne Gold, Annual Appeal

DON A T I O N S

Todah Rabah, Thank you:

• Julia Cutler for helping out in the temple office this summer.

• Sanford Fialkoff for generously helping with our gardening.

We share in their joy and extend warm congratulations to:

• Bruce Feldman & Maxine George on the birth of their granddaughter, Zaya Adina, daughter of Hayley and Jason Hills.

• Glen & Heidi Freedman on the birth of their grandson, Weston Maxwell, son of Hillary and Daniel Miller.

• Ken & Leslee Leichman on the engagement of their grandson, Matthew Siskin to Ruth Marder.

• Gordon Zuckerman on the birth of his granddaughter, Vera Rose, daughter of Cj and Marissa Wiley.

• Gordon Zuckerman on being elected to the Foundation Board of LaSalle School in Albany.

• Gordon Zuckerman on being elected President of the Schenectady City School District Education Foundation, Inc.

We are thinking of those who are ill and pray for their wholeness of body and soul and continued recovery of:

Sonia Rubenstein and Leah Wolff-Pellingra

We grieve with those who have lost loved ones and extend our condolences to:

• Estelle Dwore on the passing of her brother, Donald Harold Sommers.

• Eric Kaye on the passing of his father, Gary Kaye.

• Jerome Rosen on the passing of his mother, Gloria Rosen.

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Kaddish will be recited at Shabbat services in memory of:

July 5, 2019: Madge Brown, Morton Brown, Richard Brown, Carole Freedman Cohen, Larry Cohen, Fannie Flashner,

May Friedberg, Harry Goldberg, Martin Goodman, Saul Ikler, Aaron Kaplan, Sidney Katz, Abraham Kaufman, Shirley

Lashins, Carl Salmon, Jr., Martin Schaffer, Selma Seidenfrau, Selma Stimmel, David Tanner, Anna Tiller, Bruce

Verdrager, Tilda Weiss.

July 12, 2019L: Charlotte Berns, Lois Bronsther, Seena Cutler, Ralph Goldman, Harold Goodman, Edith Hamovitz,

Dorothy Kaplan, Scott Kniffen, Flora Francine Yorker Koelsch, Rita Leder, Harriet Lopatin, Deborah Maisel, Laurel

Mussman, Harold Provda, Sadie Ropeik, Melvin Sanes, George Schwartz, Leonard Shapiro.

July 26, 2019: Esther Balmuth, Helen Balmuth, Dorothy Black, Ruth Blum, Virginia Dolins, Ruth Fleischman, Rose

Friedenthal, Hulda Graubart, Albert Hamovitz, Herbert Heffler, Fela Itzhaky, Libbie Kofsky, Morris Margolis, Anna

Myers, Lillian Stern Perchick, Julius Reinhard, Lena Rivlin, Carl Salmon, Harold Scheer, Joseph Schwartz, Myer Sherer,

Louise Snapp, Annette Sokol, Bill Wilkinson.

July 19, 2019: Marilyn Auerbach, Herman Berkowitz, Anna Bluestein, Alvin Cuttler, Charlotte Felson, Henry Feuerstein,

Jack Friedman, Samuel Gewirtzman, Mollie Goldsmith, Mary Hoffert, Seymour Horwitz, Ethel Kamin, Herbert Lewis,

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Adjunct Rabbi Emeritus Eleanor B. Pearlman

Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Bernard Bloom

Executive Director, Laura J. Ehrich, MSP

Director of Congregational Jewish Living,

Arnold Rotenberg

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Jonathan Falk, President

Peter Kopcha, Executive Vice President

Jeffrey Cohen, Vice President

Elizabeth Desbiens, Vice President

Stacey Farber, Vice President

Richard Dolins, Honorary Vice President

Randy Simon, Financial Secretary

Ronald Wachenheim, Treasurer

Lisa Morlitz, Secretary

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Michael Auerbach, Andrea Berkowitz-Ceresano,

Ed Bein, Randy Belkin, Jeffrey Cohen, Elizabeth

Desbiens, Steve Elson, Jonathan Falk, Stacey

Farber, Elisa Harrington-Verb, Kay Keller, Peter

Kopcha, Joe Krongold, Jeffry Luria, Gerry

Magnes, Lisa Morlitz, Randy Simon, Shawn

Tabankin, Melinda Teter,Ron Wachenheim,

Stacie Waters, Debbie Wein.

BOARD OF ADVISORS

Richard Dolins-Chair, Raymond Benenson,

Lois Bluestein, Ann Cramer, Jeffrey Cohen,

Victor Friedman, Gerald Hahn, Mindy Holland,

Eileen Michaels, Sheila Randall, Ruth Sanes,

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WHAT’S

YOUR LEGACY?

The Grinspoon Foundation held

its annual gathering in Springfield

in May and the Northeast Capital

Region was represented by 13

people, including our members

Laura Ehrich, Jonathan Falk, and

Paula Metzner (pictured right). It

was a wonderful opportunity to

discuss ideas with Harold

Grinspoon, to learn from outstanding presenters, to share with

other Life & Legacy participants, and to eat delicious food. We

are fortunate to only be a drive away as people came from as far

as Calgary, Canada and San Diego. The Life & Legacy program is

helping to insure the future of our Jewish community far into the

future. You too can join us to make a difference. To learn more,

please contact Paula Metzner at [email protected].

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