FIFTH AVENUE SYNAGOGUE Learning and Living Judaism . . .Together

5 East 62nd Street, New York, NY 10065 Tel: 212-838-2122 www.5as.org

BULLETIN JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020

FAS Welcomes

MORTON A. KLEIN

NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF THE

ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER,

JANUARY 10, 2020 Mr. Klein will be introduced by Mrs. Inge Rennert, and he will speak on the topic: “The Orwellian Lies Against Israel.”

Mr. Klein will also address us for a Q&A session during Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat, January 11.

Members: $80/Adult, $40/Child; Non-Members: $100/Adult, $50 Child.

Kids program during the speech. RSVP: www.5as.org or email tanya@5as.org

Morton A. Klein is National President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA), the oldest pro-Israel group in the U.S., founded in 1897. Mr. Klein is widely regarded as one of the leading Jewish ac-

tivists in the United States. He is a child of Holocaust survivors, born in a displaced persons camp in Gunzberg, Germany. Klein is a pub-lished academic, having served as a lecturer at Temple University

and as a biostatistician at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and the Linus Pauling Institute.

You are cordially invited to the

Fifth Avenue Synagogue

New Members Shabbat Dinner

Friday, January 31, 2020.

Join us as we welcome renowned

speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson

acclaimed for his humor and

inspiration.

Shabbat service at 5:00 PM.

Dinner promptly at 6:00 PM.

Great Kids Program!

Fifth Avenue Synagogue

5 East 62nd Street, NY, NY 10065

Kindly RSVP by Friday, January 24, 2020.

For more information please email Sheila@5as.org,

call 212-838-2122, or register at www.5as.org.

SAVE THE DATE: MARCH 6, 2020

FIFTH AVENUE SYNAGOGUE PRESENTS

SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA FRIDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 28, 2020

FEATURING GUEST SPEAKER: RABBI YAAKOV ASHER SINCLAIR

“From Hollywood to Holyland.”

PLEASE JOIN THE FAS COMMUNITY

FOR OUR NEXT KIDS FRIDAY NIGHT SHABBAT EXPERIENCE!

FEATURING WORLDWIDE SINGING

SENSATION LIPA SCHMELTZER Details to Follow!

On Friday night, February 28, hundreds of synagogues across the continent will take part

in an historic national Jewish event to celebrate what unifies all Jews - Shabbat! Everyone is

invited… singles, couples, families!

After a promising start as photographer - his work was published on the cover of the British Journal of Photography, Rabbi Yaakov Asher Sinclair began a career in the music industry, opening in 1972, SARM Studios, the first twenty-four track recording studio in Europe, where Queen mixed “Bohemian Rhapsody”. His music publishing company, Druidcrest Music published the music for The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1973) and as a record producer, he co-produced the quadruple-platinum debut album by American band “Foreigner” (1976). American Top ten singles from this album included, “Feels Like The First Time”, “Cold as Ice” and “Long, Long Way from Home”. In 1987, he settled in Jerusa-lem to immerse himself in the study of Torah. His two Torah books The Color of Heaven, on the weekly Torah portion, and Seasons of the Moon have both met with critical acclaim. Seasons of the Moon, a unique fine-art black-and-white photography book combining poetry and Torah essays, has now sold out and is much sought as a collector’s item. He is much in demand as an inspirational speaker both in Israel, Great Britain and the United States. He was Plenary Keynote Speaker at the Agudas Yisrael Convention, and in Keynote Speaker at Project Inspire in 2018. Rabbi Sinclair lectures in Talmud and Jewish Philosophy at Ohr Somayach/Tannenbaum College of Judaic studies in Jerusalem and is a senior staff writer of the Torah internet publications Ohrnet and Torah Weekly. His articles have been published in The Jewish Observer, American Jewish Spirit, AJOP Newsletter, Zurich’s Die Jüdische Zeitung, South African Jewish Report and many others. Rabbi Sinclair was born in Lon-don, and lives with his family in Jerusalem. He was educated at St. Anthony’s Preparatory School in Hampstead, Clifton College, and Bristol University.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat

1 New Year’s Day S 8:30 AM M 4:25 PM

2 S 7:30 AM M 4:25 PM

3 S 7:30 AM C 4:22 PM M 4:30 PM

4 Vayigash S 9:00 AM M 4:05 PM E 5:27 PM

5 S 8:30 AM KS 9:40 AM M 4:30 PM

6 S 7:30 AM M 4:30 PM

7 Asara B’Tevet F 5:51 AM S 7:30 AM M 12:45 PM & 4:20 PM E 5:26 PM

8 S 7:30 AM M 4:30 PM

9 S 7:30 AM M 4:30 PM

10 S 7:30 AM C 4:29 PM M 4:35 PM

11 Vayechi S 9:00 AM M 4:15 PM E 5:34 PM

12 S 8:30 AM KS 9:41 AM M 4:35 PM

13 S 7:30 AM M 4:35 PM

14 S 7:30 AM M 4:35 PM

15 S 7:30 AM M 4:35 PM

16 S 7:30 AM M 4:35 PM

17 S 7:30 AM C 4:37 PM M 4:40 PM

18 Shemos S 9:00 AM M 4:20 PM E 5:41 PM

19 S 8:30 AM KS 9:41 AM M 4:45 PM

20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day S 7:30 AM M 4:45 PM

21 S 7:30 AM M 4:45 PM

22 S 7:30 AM M 4:45 PM

23 S 7:30 AM M 4:45 PM

24 S 7:30 AM C 4:45 PM M 4:50 PM

25 Vaeira Birchas Hachodesh S 9:00 AM M 4:30 PM E 5:48 PM

26 S 8:30 AM KS 9:40 AM M 4:50 PM

27 Rosh Chodesh Shevat S 7:30 AM M 4:50 PM

28 S 7:30 AM M 4:50 PM

29 S 7:30 AM M 4:50 PM

30 S 7:30 AM M 4:50 PM

31 S 7:30 AM C 4:53 PM M 4:55 PM

Key — S: Shacharit; KS: Latest time for K’riat Shema; M: Mincha/Ma’ariv; C: Candle Lighting; F: Fast Begins; E: End of Shabbat/Fast

CLERGY: Rabbi Eli Babich……………..Rabbi Rabbi Dr. Sol Roth…………...Rabbi Emeritus, USA Rabbi Shmuel Fishelis………..Daf Yomi Rabbi Dr. M. Rosensweig…….Resident Scholar Rabbi Yaakov Y. Kermaier…..Rabbi Emeritus, Israel Joseph Malovany……………..Cantor Yisroel Halpert ………………Ritual Director OFFICERS: Walter J. Molofsky, M.D. …….Chairman Jacob D. Gold…………………President Mitchell Davidson…………….Vice President Kim Heyman…………………..Vice President Dr. Shaun Honig……………….Vice President and Treasurer

HONORARY: Henry Hirsch, ob”m…………...Founding Chairman Hermann Merkin, ob”m……….Founding President Ira Leon Rennert………………Honorary Chairman Prof. William Schwartz, ob”m...Honorary Chairman Rabbi Sol Trau, ob”m…………Honorary Chairman David Yagoda, ob”m………….Honorary Chairman Victor Barnett…………………Honorary President J. Ezra Merkin………………...Honorary President Martin Romerovski, ob”m…….Honorary President

JANUARY 2020 TEVET 4, 5780 - SHEVAT 5, 5780

STAFF: Rachel Akrongold………...Chief Operating Officer Sheila Montgomery……….Executive Director Maggie Moronta…………..Controller Tanya Benzaquen…………Executive Assistant YOUTH DIRECTORS: Rivkah Halpert…………….Junior Congregation Yosef Itzkowitz……………Youth Groups WOMEN’S CLUB: Rivkah Rothschild………...Co-Chairman Laurel Grass……………….Co-Chairman MEN’S CLUB: Dr. David Goddard………..Co-Chairman Steven Eichel……………...Co-Chairman YOUNG LEADERSHIP CHAIRS: Rachel Akrongold Wesley LePatner Jennifer Majzner Erynne Rennert

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shabbat

1 Bo S 9:00 AM M 4:40 PM E 5:56 PM

2 S 8:30 AM KS 9:37 AM M 5:00 PM

3 S 7:30 AM M 5:00 PM

4 S 7:30 AM M 5:00 PM

5 S 7:30 AM M 5:00 PM

6 S 7:30 AM M 5:00 PM

7 S 7:30 AM C 5:02 PM M 5:05 PM

8 Beshalach Shabbat Shira S 9:00 AM M 4:45 PM E 6:04 PM

9 S 8:30 AM KS 9:34 AM M 5:10 PM

10 Tu B’Shevat S 7:30 AM M 5:10 PM

11 S 7:30 AM M 5:10 PM

12 S 7:30 AM M 5:10 PM

13 S 7:30 AM M 5:10 PM

14 S 7:30 AM C 5:11 PM M 5:15 PM

15 Yisro S 9:00 AM M 4:55 PM E 6:12 PM

16 S 8:30 AM KS 9:29 AM M 5:20 PM

17 President’s Day S 8:30 AM M 5:20 PM

18 S 7:30 AM M 5:20 PM

19 S 7:30 AM M 5:20 PM

20 S 7:30 AM M 5:20 PM

21 S 7:30 AM C 5:19 PM M 5:25 PM

22 Mishpatim Shabbat Shekalim Birchas Hachodesh S 9:00 AM M 5:05 PM E 6:20 PM

23 S 8:30 AM KS 9:24 AM M 5:25 PM

24 S 7:30 AM M 5:25 PM

25 Rosh Chodesh Adar S 7:30 AM M 5:25 PM

26 Rosh Chodesh Adar S 7:30 AM M 5:25 PM

27 S 7:30 AM M 5:25 PM

28 S 7:30 AM C 5:27 PM M 5:30 PM

29 Terumah S 9:00 AM M 5:10 PM E 6:28 PM

FEBRUARY 2020 SHEVAT 6 - ADAR 4, 5780

Key — S: Shacharit; KS: Latest time for K’riat Shema; M: Mincha/Ma’ariv; C: Candle Lighting; E: End of Shabbat

SAVE THE DATE:__________ FAS Welcomes Scholar-In Residence RABBI MEIR GOLDWICHT

SHABBAT, MAY 15 - 16, 2020 Rabbi Goldwicht will address us on the topic: “Yom Yerushalayim and Matan Torah.”

SAVE THE DATE:__________ FAS Welcomes Scholar-In Residence DR. ALAN KADISH

SHAVUOT, MAY 28 - 30, 2020

Alan Kadish, M.D. is President of the Touro College and University System, the largest

Jewish-sponsored educational institution in the United States. Before succeeding as Touro’s second president in March 2010, Dr. Kadish distinguished himself as a prominent cardiologist,

dedicated teacher and researcher, and experienced administrator.

SAVE THE DATE: FAS CHEVRA KADISHA ANNUAL SEUDAH

SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2020 - 9:15 AM (post-services)

The Men's and Women's Chevra Kadisha of the Fifth Avenue Synagogue invite you to its annual Seudah

Breakfast honoring the Yahrzeit of Moshe Rabbeinu, to be held this year on Sunday morning, March 1, at 9:15 AM

following morning services.

Breakfast is complimentary but please RSVP to the Synagogue office at (212) 838-2122 or tanya@5as.org.

We look forward to seeing you there.

ALEXANDRA WINN BAT MITZVAH

Alexandra Aliza Winn will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on Shabbat Shira, Parshat Beshalach, February 8.

Mazal Tov to parents Tamara and Randall Winn, and to siblings Mia Elisheva and Charles Eli!

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UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS

PROPHETS CLASS with RABBI ELI BABICH

Mondays: January 6 & 20 at 6:30 PM; February 3 & 24 at 6:00 PM at FAS.

Join us as we continue to explore the lives of the

Prophets Samuel, King David, King Solomon and others. Study these dynamic Biblical personalities and see how their lives and legacies left us not only with incredible stories but with valuable

life lessons as well. Pizza will be provided. Please RSVP to tanya@5as.org.

TUESDAY NIGHT TALMUD CLASS with RESIDENT SCHOLAR RABBI DR. MICHAEL ROSENSWEIG

Rabbi Rosensweig’s weekly Talmud class continues

on Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM at FAS. Rabbi Rosensweig is teaching Tractate Chulin.

WOMEN’S SEUDAH SHLISHIT

Please join us for a Shabbat afternoon program with good food and inspiring words. Our upcoming Women's Seudah Shlishit will be

held on Shabbat, January 25 at 4:15 pm at FAS, 4th Floor. The speaker will be Lisa Babich.

Please join us and RSVP: tanya@5as.org.

NEW ADULT HEBREW CLASS with RABBI ELI BABICH

Would you like to brush up on your Hebrew read-ing skills, and/or have a deeper understanding of Jewish prayer? Whether you are a total beginner or just need a refresher, we have the class for you!

Rabbi Eli Babich will be teaching a warm and intimate Hebrew reading class for adults in January and Febru-

ary. This 6-part class will also include davening instruction and explanations of the various prayers. The class will

meet at Fifth Avenue Synagogue on Wednesday evenings, beginning on Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00 pm. The cost for

the course is $36, which will cover all textbooks and materials. Please register at www.5as.org or email Tanya@5as.org.

Learning Hebrew and understanding the prayers is one of the best

ways to enhance your connection to Judaism. Please join us for this special opportunity.

DAF YOMI SIYUM: JANUARY 4, 2020

Led by distinguished Rosh Yeshiva Rabbi Shmuel Fishelis, our Daf Yomi

study group participants include: Michael Abrahamson, Joel Davidson, Shimmy

Deutscher, Rabbi David Eliach, Simon Fischer, Michael Fiskus, Sunny Ganger,

Betzalel Gelbtuch, Jacob Gold, Avraham Goldringer, Jonathan Gross, David

Hollander, Martin Klein, Andrew Lowinger, Cantor Joseph Malovany, Ari Maryles, David Present, Alan Rechtschaffen, Rabbi Dr. Sol Roth, Steve

Schneider, Howard Schraub, Martin Schwartz, Abe Shainberg, Mendy Silber, Andrew Silverberg, and Charles Taub.

Join us for a Siyum celebrating the completion of Tractate Niddah on January 4, 2020 with Rabbi Fishelis. It’s a great opportunity to join our Daf Yomi group as we begin the new Tractate Brachos with the rest of the world, which begins a brand new seven and a half year

Daf Yomi cycle.

Class meets at 6:30 a.m. on weekdays, 7:15 a.m. on Sundays with Rabbi Fishelis, and 8:00 a.m. on Shabbos with Dr. Aryeh Pollack.

The next Daf Yomi Siyum celebrating the completion of Tractate Brachos will take place on March 14.

NEW SERIES WITH ALAN RECHTSCHAFFEN

“Why We Do What We Do: Understanding the Origin of Our Mitzvot.”

Sushi and Wine will be provided. Please RSVP to tanya@5as.org.

NEW THREE-PART SERIES with LISA BABICH

Please join us for a 3-class series with

Rebbetzin Lisa Babich: “LIVING JEWISH” Thursday, January 9, at 6:30 PM at FAS: “The Revitalizing Power of Shabbat” Wednesday, February 26 (Location TBD):

“Parenting the Jewish Way: A perspective on how to raise children in a meaningful way” and Wednesday, March 18 (Location TBD): “Sticks and Stones AND WORDS Can Hurt You: The Torah perspective and laws of proper speech.”

Sushi will be provided. Please RSVP to tanya@5as.org.

*These classes are being jointly sponsored by Fifth Avenue Synagogue Young Leadership and The Creative Playschool.

HEBREW CLASS with JUDY GELDZAHLER

Tuesdays & Thursdays at FAS: 3:30 PM- 5:30 PM;

Sundays: 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM.

Call 212-838-2122, or email Tanya@5as.org.

SAVE THE DATE FOR A SPECIAL

TU B’SHEVAT TALK by YISROEL HALPERT

Monday, February 10, at 6:30 PM at Fifth Avenue Synagogue.

ZEMIROS OF SHABBOS with CANTOR JOSEPH MALOVANY

Please join us for a special class “Zemiros of Shabbos” with Cantor Joseph Malovany.

Thursdays: February 6, 13, & 20, at 6:00 PM at FAS.

1.Friday Night Zemiros 2. Shabbos Day Zemiros

3. Shalosh Seudos Zemiros

Sushi and wine will be provided. Please RSVP to tanya@5as.org.

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Myron and Linda Schonfeld for sponsoring

the beautiful upgrade by Village Copier to our

Shabbat bulletin each week!

Mondays: January 13 & 27, 6:30 PM at FAS.

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Rivkah Rothschild on the birth of a granddaughter, Isabel Rose Weiskopf, born to Rachel and Dr. Marc Weiskopf. Gloria and Matthew Ingber on the birth of a baby boy, and to grandparents Jessica Rackman and Robert Bernstein. Mushka and Dovid Efune on the birth of a baby girl, Mila Efune,

and to siblings Zvi, Lev and Nava.

Rebecca and Eddie Sugar on the occasion of the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs of their children, Nate and Cora Sugar.

Arezoo and Sam Jesselson on the birth and bris of their son, Mazal Tov also to grandparents Linda and Michael Jesselson. Arlene & Daniel Stein on the birth of a granddaughter, and to proud parents Becky & Kevin Wendum, and to proud grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Isi Wendum. Laurel Grass on the birth of a grandson, born to Judith and Samuel Grass, and to big sister, Alexandra Grass. CONDOLENCES

Andrew Silverberg on the loss of his father, Dr. Arnold I. Silverberg ob”m.

Simon Fischer on the loss of his mother, Margaret Raizel Fischer ob"m.

Evelyn Sommer on the loss of her husband, Fred Sommer ob"m. Elizabeth Muss on the loss of her brother, Henry Muss ob”m.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

KIDDUSH SPONSORS

Rebecca and Eddie Sugar for sponsoring the Kiddush on Shabbat, December 14 in celebration of the Bar/Bat Mitzvahs of their children, Nate and Cora Sugar. Linda & Michael Jesselson for sponsoring the Kiddush on Shabbat, December 21 in celebration of the bris of their grandson, born to parents Arezoo & Sam Jesselson. SEUDAH SHLISHIT SPONSORS

Rodney Propp for sponsoring the Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat, November 9 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his father, Seymour Propp ob”m. Dr. Lawrence Gelb for sponsoring the Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat, November 23 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of his father, Armin Gelb ob”m. Rose Romerovski in for sponsoring the Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat, December 21 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her daughter, Hannah Romerovski Newman ob”m. BREAKFAST SPONSORS

Michele and Dr. Laurence Gould for sponsoring the breakfast on December 16 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Michele's mother, Yvonne Clark ob"m. Marlyse & Gary Korba for sponsoring the breakfast on December 17 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Marlyse's mother, Irene Rose Eudlitz ob"m. Harvey and Patricia Fuchs for sponsoring the breakfast on December 19 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Harvey’s parents, Mendel and Dora Fuchs ob”m. Arlene and Daniel Stein for sponsoring the breakfast on December 19 in celebration of the birth of a granddaughter. The Siegel and Rabinowitz families for sponsoring the breakfast on December 30 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of Rabbi Dr. Stanley Z. Siegel ob"m. Ruth Dimenstein for sponsoring the breakfast on December 30 in commemoration of the yahrzeit of her granddaughter, Alexandra Kate Dimenstein ob”m.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS MAZAL TOV!

FAS WOMEN’S CLUB CORNER Dear Fellow Members: As we enter the new year this month, we are also completing the book of Bereshit and entering into the book of Shemot, in which our achdus as a nation is established under the

pressure of slavery and with the miracles of redemption. In light of the recent spate of violence against us, we pray for our final redemp-

tion, and we make plans to strengthen our defense on every level, spiritually and physically, against those who hate us. We want to tell

you that we are thinking big regarding the Women's Club of Fifth Avenue Synagogue to see how it can contribute meaningfully to your life and to the achdus of our synagogue. We are thrilled to work with Rachel, who encouraged us to kick off the year with a Challah Bake that was a hands-on event, which was full of Torah inspiration, fun, and achdus. Last week we met with the leaders of Ma'agalim, an Is-raeli Not-for-Profit that helps at-risk young adults find their way to college and career. The Women's Club is one of Ma'agalim's mean-

ingful supporters. We will, G-d willing, share our ideas for events and programs with you here in the bulletin, and we look forward to hear-ing from you as to what you, the women of FAS, would like to see us

put ourselves into, as we welcome the opportunity to serve you.

Yours, Rivkah Rothschild & Laurel Grass,

New Co-Chairs.

UNRAVELLING THE CAMP DAVID ACCORDS: PRESENTED BY CHARLES Z. BORNSTEIN

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 AT FAS Reception: 6:45 PM, Lecture: 7:00 PM

RSVP: Rachel@5as.org

The American Indians were quarrying for arrowheads in the Catoctin Mountains of

Maryland - home of Camp David - when the first known peace treaty was forged between the Egyptians and the Hittites

in the mid-1200’s. More than 700 years later, the Egyptians arrived at Camp David to navigate the possibility of a peace treaty with Israel. The Camp David Accords, arguably President Carter’s greatest achievement, went largely unrecognized and uncelebrated due to mounting problems

with the American economy and strife in Iran and Afghanistan. Yet, since the signing of the treaty between Israel and Egypt in 1979, there has not been a single violation of the terms of the agreement. It is impossible to

calculate the value of peace until war brings it to an end.

Please join Charles Z. Bornstein as he takes us through this oft-misunderstood treaty and illuminates this unique initia-tive that came directly from President Carter’s own sense of Biblical history,

rather than the State Department or Congress. Bornstein will demonstrate

how Carter staked his entire presidency on his belief that he could broker peace and justice equally for Egypt and

Israel, and unravel the fascinating mystery of what Carter, Begin, and Sadat did and why!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

SAVE THE DATE:

FAS MEN’S CLUB GAME NIGHT

SATURDAY NIGHT, FEBRUARY 22, 2020

7:00 PM AT FAS

FEATURING

JEWISH JEOPARDY & Whiskey Tasting!

FAS SPEAKER SERIES: FIFTH AVENUE WELCOMES

BENJAMIN ANTHONY

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2020

7:00 PM at FAS.

Mr. Anthony will speak on the following topic:

“The Battle for The Jewish Future: Europe, America, Israel.”

Benjamin Anthony is the founder and director of Our Soldiers Speak (www.oursoldiersspeak.org). This U.S. based, non-for-profit organization is the sole vehicle globally through which the IDF, the

Israel National Police and the Israeli Ministry of Justice dispatch senior ranked, active officials to select graduate schools throughout the English speaking

world. Benjamin is the lead lecturer for the organization which has reached di-verse audiences at more than 450 campuses across several continents. He

has lectured before students and academics at every Ivy League college and has been the keynote speaker for Israel Bonds, CAMERA, CUFI, and numerous Jewish

Federations. Benjamin has also spoken at some of the most prestigious

Synagogues around the world. In 2013 he spoke at the plenary session of the AIPAC Convention in Washington DC. Benjamin also arranges and oversees high level briefings by senior members of the Israel defense establishment for elected

officials, including within the US Administration, the US Senate and the US Con-gress,on matters relating to the state of Israel and her strategic

relationship and position in the international community.

Of particular note is his service to key members of the U.S. Administration as an advisor on the Israel-Palestinian conflict and potential avenues toward its resolu-

tion. A Sergeant in the I.D.F. combat reserves, Benjamin is a veteran

of service in: ▪ The Second Lebanon War, 2006 ▪ Operation Pillar of Defense, 2012 ▪ Operation Protective Edge, 2014. He has served in Judea and Samaria/The

West Bank and along Israel’s northern border. Benjamin is a graduate of the

University of Manchester, UK.

RSVP: www.5as.org or rachel@5as.org

FAS SPEAKER SERIES: FIFTH AVENUE WELCOMES

ALAN MENDOZA

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2020 at FAS

Reception: 6:45 PM, Lecture: 7:00 PM

Mr. Mendoza will speak on the following topic:

“Lessons for the US from European Anti-Semitism” Alan Mendoza is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Henry Jackson

Society (www.henryjacksonsociety.org), Britain’s leading thinktank fighting for the

principles and alliances which keep societies free. He directs strategy for the organisation as well as acting as its main public face in mediums as diverse as the

BBC, Sky, CNBC, Al-Jazeera. Bloomberg and the British print media. Alan is also a weekly columnist for City AM, London’s business newspaper, and is the host of

Current Affairs on the J-TV news channel, where he has held controversial figures like former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone, Baroness Tonge and Professor

Norman Finkelstein to account for their views on Israel and Jews.

Having obtained a B.A. (Hons.) and M.Phil in history at Gonville and Caius

College, Cambridge, Alan completed a Ph.D. at the same institution. He is a Fel-

low of the Royal Society of Arts and was the Parliamentary Candidate for the Conservative Party in the Brent Central Constituency for the 2015 General Elec-tion. He is also Vice-Chairman of JNF (UK), Director of the Israel-Diaspora Trust,

a non-aligned political salon in London educating about Israel and Diaspora issues, and a Trustee of the President Reagan Memorial Fund Trust.

RSVP: www.5as.org or rachel@5as.org

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FAS WINTER WONDERLAND CHANUKAH PARTY on December 22

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FAS KIDS CHANUKAH PARTY on December 18

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THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS - 5780 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

——————————— BENEFACTOR ($250,000 & ABOVE) ———————————

Larry Heyman, The Hirsch/Friedman Families, Inge & Ira Leon Rennert

———————————— DIAMOND ($100,000-$250,000) ———————————

———————————— EMERALD ($50,000-$100,000) ————————————

Lauren & J. Ezra Merkin, Ilyssa & Evan Schwartzberg

———————————— SAPPHIRE ($25,000-$50,000) ————————————

Marilyn & Lawrence Friedland, George Klein & Family, Ruth & Ted Mirvis, Drs. Brenda and Walter Molofsky

———————————— PLATINUM ($18,000-$25,000) ———————————

Nina & Mitch Davidson, Sandra & Jeffrey Justin, Inga & Keith Rubenstein, Tammy & Randy Winn

———————————— GOLD ($10,000-$18,000) ————————————

Tikva & Oscar Gluck, Lilly & Jacob Gold, Linda & Myron Schonfeld

———————————— SILVER ($5,000-$10,000) ————————————

Randy & Mark Belnick, Yael & Barak Dunayer, Liz & Dr. Shaun Honig, Dr. David A. Present

————————— BRONZE ($1,800-$5,000) ——————————

Janie & Robert Fisher, Carol & Dr. David Goddard, Michele & Laurence Gould, Sandra & Howard Hoffen,

Fran & Philip Kalban, Wesley & Evan LePatner, Basya & Andrew Lowinger, Louis Perlman, Miera & Alan Rechtschaffen,

Marcia & Stanley Reiter, Susan & Martin Sanders, Yisroel Schulman, Joni & George White

—————————— SUPPORTER ($500-$1,800) ——————————

Lisa & Rabbi Eli Babich, Marilyn & Jack Belz, Sherry Bloom, Judy Geldzahler, Roberta & Robert Hadi,

Dr. Claudia Oberwerger & Dr. Yitzchak Frank, Sandra & Michael Kamen, Steven Leiter,

Audrey & Fredrik Schwartzberg, The Torossian Family, Eva & Miklos Weinberger

Our Sages teach us that charity serves as a source of blessing both for good health and prosperity. Please

consider assisting the Synagogue by participating in this year’s 5780/2019-2020 Annual Campaign. Below is a

list of those who have made contributions thus far to the Annual Campaign in an amount of $500 or more.

Please contact President Jacob Gold, (212) 980-0140, jacob@jacobdgold.com, Vice President Kim Heyman,

kimheyman@gmail.com, Rachel Akrongold, rachel@5as.org, Sheila Montgomery, sheila@5as.org, or call the

Synagogue office at (212) 838-2122 regarding your contribution for the new year.

We thank all contributors for their support! Please make your donation today!

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PURIM

EXTRAVAGANZA TUESDAY, MARCH 10

Juggling & Magic Show during the Seudah,

Face-Painting, Balloons, Arts & Crafts, Popcorn, Cotton

Candy, BBQ Buffet, Delicious Kids Menu, Open Bar,

Music & More! Come in Costume!

FAMILY MEGILLAH READING 3:00 PM CARNIVAL 3:30 PM BUFFET 4:30 PM

PRICE: $25/Child, $50/Adult. Fifth Avenue Synagogue

5 East 62nd Street, NY, NY 10025

RSVP: www.5as.org, email Tanya@5as.org,

or call (212) 838-2122.

FAS WELCOMES YOU!

TO OUR

FIFTH AVENUE SYNAGOGUE. 5 EAST 62ND STREET, NY, NY 10025. WWW.5AS.ORG. Tel: 212-838-2122.

Brought to you by the FAS Young Leadership and the Creative

Playschool; Committee in formation.

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JANUARY/TEVET

2 5 Mrs. Ruth Dimenstein, Husband 3 6 Mrs. Claire Dienstag, Mother-In-Law 4 7 Dr. Patricia Cayne, Mother 4 7 Mr. Philip Kalban, Sister 4 7 Mr. Joel Handel, Brother 7 10 Mr. Philip Kalban, Father 7 10 Mr. Richard Goldman, Mother 8 11 Rabbi David Eliach, Brother 9 12 Mr. George Klein, Mother 9 12 Dr. Lenore Kreitman, Father 10 13 Mrs. Nizza Heyman, Mother 10 13 Mrs. Lucia Smigel, Mother-In-Law 10 13 Mr. Michael Friedman, Father 11 14 Mr. Heshy Willig, Mother 11 14 Mr. Edward Tanenbaum, Father 11 14 Mrs. Lisa Zeskind, Grandmother 12 15 Ms. Sherry Bloom, Mother 12 15 Mr. Barry Fruchtman, Father 12 15 Mrs. Roberta Hadi, Grandmother 13 16 Mrs. Renate Zimet, Step-Father 14 17 Mrs. Hannah Frankel, Husband 14 17 Marilyn and Jack Belz, Daughter 15 18 Mrs. Rachel Akrongold, Grandmother 18 21 Rabbi David Eliach, Father 19 22 Ms. Cynthia Perl, Father 20 23 Mrs. Ruth Dimenstein, Mother-In-Law 21 24 Rabbi Dr. Sol Roth, Mother 21 24 Mrs. Marsha Handel, Sister 23 26 Mrs. Claire Dienstag, Husband 23 26 Mrs. Janice Linzer, Father 24 27 Mrs. Lauren Merkin, Father 24 27 Mrs. Ruth Mirvis, Father 24 27 Mr. Howard Schraub, Father 24 27 Mrs. Lorelei Hammerman, Father-In-Law 24 27 Dr. Alan Harris, Father 25 28 Mr. Alex Balanevsky, Father 26 29 Mr. Sid Gold, Father 26 29 Mr. Harry Freund, Mother 26 29 Mr. Fred Frenkel, Brother JANUARY/SHEVAT

28 2 Cantor Joseph Malovany, Father 28 2 Mrs. Gail Ginsberg, Mother-In-Law 28 2 Mrs. Henchy Balsam, Grandfather 28 2 Mrs. Seryl Kushner, Father 28 2 Mrs. Lynn Gold, Mother 29 3 Cantor Joseph Malovany, Sister 29 3 Mr. Stanley Rosenblatt, Mother 29 3 Mrs. Lorelei Hammerman, Brother-In-Law 30 4 Mr. Victor Barnett, Mother 30 4 Mrs. Lauren Merkin, Uncle 30 4 Mrs. Rachel Akrongold, Grandfather

THE RENNERT MIKVAH OF FIFTH AVENUE SYNAGOGUE

A beautiful mitzvah has an exquisite home on the Upper East Side - 5 East 62nd Street

Rivkah Halpert, Mikvah Attendant, Phone: 212-753-6058; Cell: 917-238-6143

Check our website - www.5as.org for hours and further details.

CHEVRA KADISHA (Ritual Burial Society)

In case of death, please notify the Synagogue office or:

• Larry Present - (917) 806-9060

• Rose Present - (212) 772-3892

• Linda Schonfeld - (917) 295-6826

• Laura Rabinowitz - (917) 379-3331

TELEPHONE NUMBERS TO REMEMBER

Upper Manhattan Eruv: Call the FAS office (212) 838-2122 on Friday morning; if you call on Friday afternoon, press 5 for Eruv mailbox. Hatzolah: Ambulance Service: (212) 230-1000.

THE FAS WOMEN’S CLUB GOOD WILL COMMITTEE

If you know anyone who is ill or homebound and would enjoy a visit or other assistance, contact Lisa Babich through the synagogue office.

JANUARY YAHRZEITS

AIPAC POLICY CONFERENCE

We are exploring the possibility of a Fifth Avenue Synagogue delegation to the AIPAC Policy Conference* in 2020 and/or 2021. The 2020 AIPAC conference will take place in Washington, D.C.

from March 1 - March 3. The dates of the 2021 conference are March 7 - March 9. Please contact Rabbi Babich

or Rachel Akrongold if you are interested in attending or learning more. Thank you!

*The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) is a bipartisan

organization of U.S. citizens committed solely to strengthening, protecting and promoting the U.S.-Israel relationship in ways that

enhance the security of the United States and Israel. The AIPAC Policy Conference is the largest gathering of America’s pro-Israel

community.

FAS WOMEN’S CHEVRA KADISHA

The Chevra at Fifth Avenue is a long-standing shul tradition and we need new members to continue the

beautiful mitzvot of Tahara prior to burial and getting the shiva homes of FAS members ready for arrival

after the funeral of their loved one. It is a tremendous honor to participate in these important mitzvot

and to comfort our FAS family.

For more information please contact Linda Schonfeld at 917-295-6826/mschon3156@aol.com;

or Laura Rabinowitz at 917-379-3331/lsrabin@gmail.com.

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From: Fifth Avenue Synagogue 5 East 62nd Street New York, New York 10065

FEBRUARY YAHRZEITS

FEBRUARY/SHEVAT

1 6 Mrs. Rose Romerovski, Mother-In-Law 1 6 Mrs. Sara Sherman, Mother 1 6 Mr. Laurence Gould, Mother 1 6 Mrs. Judith Lobel, Father 3 8 Mrs. Jane Rabhan, Father-in-Law 3 8 Mr. Edward Lee, Father-In-Law 3 8 Mrs. Roberta Hadi, Mother 5 10 Mrs. Paulette Stein Meyer, Father 5 10 Mrs. Jane Rabhan, Husband 6 11 Mr. Yisroel Halpert, Grandfather 7 12 Mrs. Mimi Perlman, Mother 7 12 Mrs. Hannah Frankel, Mother-In-Law 7 12 Mrs. Paula Fishman, Brother-In-Law 8 13 Mrs. Renate Zimet, Father 8 13 Mrs. Evelyn Hootnick, Friend 8 13 Mrs. Anne Hiltzik, Father 9 14 Mr. Martin Zimet, Brother 9 14 Mr. Joel Handel, Mother 10 15 Mrs. Bernice Schwartz, Mother 10 15 Dr. Renata Frenkel, Father 11 16 Mr. David Benrimon, Mother 11 16 Mr. Jacob Gold, Grandmother 11 16 Mrs. Susan Kalt, Mother-In-Law 11 16 Mrs. Lorelei Hammerman, Sister 12 17 Dr. Patricia Cayne, Father 13 18 Dr. Rena Orbuch, Mother 13 18 Mrs. Barri Shane, Father 13 18 Mrs. Marion Wiesel, Father-In-Law 14 19 Mr. Joseph Guttmann, Father 14 19 Mr. Natalio Fridman, Mother

FEBRUARY/SHEVAT

16 21 Mrs. Inge Rennert, Father 16 21 Mrs. Rena Shulsky-David, Mother 16 21 Mrs. Jacqueline Linsenbaum, Father 19 24 Mrs. Janice Linzer, Brother 20 25 Mrs. Lorelei Hammerman, Mother 20 25 Dr. David Goddard, Father 21 26 Mrs. Gail Propp, Father-In-Law 21 26 Mrs. Beatrice Malovany, Mother 22 27 Mrs. Lorelei Hammerman, Father 22 27 Mr. Laurence Rabinowitz, Mother 22 27 Mr. Eric Creizman, Father 23 28 Mr. George Kuhl, Father 24 29 Mr. Fred Frenkel, Sister 25 30 Mrs. Inge Rennert, Grandmother 25 30 Mrs. Aviva Willig, Father 25 30 Mr. Joseph Guttmann, Mother FEBRUARY/ADAR

26 1 Mr. Charles Dimston, Mother 26 1 Mrs. Shirley Feder, Mother 26 1 Mrs. Ellen Popowsky, Mother 26 1 Mrs. Lili Stawski, Mother 27 2 Mrs. Beatrice Malovany, Father 27 2 Mr. Michael Shane, Mother 27 2 Mr. Joel Davidson, Mother 27 2 Mrs. Linda Schonfeld, Father 29 4 Mr. Simon Fischer, Father

FAS YOUTH PROGRAM EVERY SHABBAT & HOLIDAY!

Youth Groups Ages 5+ led by Yosef Itzkowitz;

4th Floor - 9:30 AM

Junior Congregation Ages 1-4 led by Rivkah Halpert;

5th Floor - 10:30 AM

PLEASE JOIN US!