January/February 2017 Volume 64 Issue 4

Shabbat Services:Friday, January 6Shabbat Hallelu 7:45 PM

Saturday, January 7 VayigashShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, January 13Kehillah Tefillah/Shabbat B’Yachad 6:00 PMErev Shabbat Service w/Choir 7:45 PM

Saturday, January 14 VayechiSimchat Shabbat 9:00 AMShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, January 20Zimrat Social Justice Shabbat andPresentation of the Gilbert Award 7:45 PM

Saturday, January 21 ShemotTiny Tot Shabbat 9:30 AMShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, January 27 (note time change)Erev Shabbat Service 6:00 PM

Saturday, January 28 Va’eraSimchat Shabbat 9:00 AMShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, February 3 Shabbat Hallelu in Recognition of Jewish Disabilities Month 7:45 PM

Saturday, February 4 BoShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, February 10Kehillah Tefillah/Shabbat B’Yachad..... 6:00 PMErev Shabbat Service with Choir 7:45 PM

Saturday, February 11 BeschalachSimchat Shabbat 9:00 AMTiny Tot Shabbat 9:30 AMShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, February 17Zimrat Shabbat 7:45 PM

Saturday, February 18 YitroShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Friday, February 24 (note time change)Erev Shabbat Service/TEWTY Service 6:00 PM

Saturday, February 25 MishpatimSimchat Shabbat 9:00 AMShabbat Minyan 9:45 AM

Minyan ServicesMonday-Thursday ....................................7:00 PM Upon request. Call Beth Scher at ext. 117.Sunday Morning Minyan 9:00 AM

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From the Desk of Rabbi Sagal

Announcing Fourth Friday! Worship at 6 PM!

Here at Temple Emanu-El, we are constantly attempting to create worship services that are meaningful, deeply spiritual, joyful, and spirited.

Traditionally, Shabbat evening services began at sundown and then the family would gather for Shabbat dinner. In the 1950’s, the practice began of late evening Friday night services, in order to accommodate the growing number of Jews who lived in the suburbs and were commuting to and from work. Hence the services at 8 or 8:30.

Reform Jewish communities across North America and Israel, in order to more fully embrace the arc of Shabbat, are turning to an earlier and more time-honored Friday evening model—consisting of an earlier start time for services followed by a traditional Shabbat meal in homes and/or the synagogue.

At Temple Emanu-El we are excited to begin a “pilot” Fourth Friday of the month Kabbalat Shabbat experience. Our community will gather for a “pre-neg” at 5:30 with wine, cheese, and hors d’oeuvres and then will join in a festive Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 PM that will end at 7 PM. Our first “Fourth Friday” service is on January 27. Every evening following our early service there will be the opportunity for Shabbat dinner in the Lavy House with Rabbi Sagal. This new Temple Emanu-El Shabbat program is consistent with contemporary Shabbat trends and provides the opportunity for greater Shabbat programming and celebration both in the home and at our Temple. We hope you join us on the 4th Friday!

The dates for Fourth Friday are:January 27February 24March 24April 28May 26June 23

All services begin with a pre-neg at 5:30 and then a service at 6:00 Please look for upcoming announcements about Shabbat dinners in the Lavy House which will require advance reservations.

L’shalom

B’Mishpachah ..............................................3Education ................................................. 6-7Social Action ............................................ 8-9Adult Education .........................................10

Purim .........................................................11Our Temple Community ...................... 12-13Calendar ....................................................14Donations to Temple Funds ................ 15-17

In this issue...

Rabbi Doug Sagal

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Simchat ShabbatSaturdays, January 14 & 28, February 11 & 25 , 9:00 AMAn intimate, informal, intergenerational service with guitar music, fellowship, and bagels. Come experience the joy of Simchat Shabbat Services from 9:00-10:15 AM, followed by bagels and coffee. One of our rabbis and songleader Rick Calvert lead services.

As You Grow, Shabbat Grows With You!Upcoming Shabbat experiences for the entire family:

ages 2-6 & family

Tiny Tot Shabbat

Singing, dancing, snacks, a special craft activity,

and lots of fun!

Saturdays, 9:30 AMJanuary 21February 11

grades 3+

Kehillah Tef llah

Themed Shabbat with dinner, activities, and interactive, creative

services. For kids only!

grades K-2 & family

Shabbat B’Yachad

Pre-oneg Shabbat reception, followed by a service, filled

with song, prayers, and stories.

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Fridays, 6:00 PMJanuary 13

February 10

Plant a Tree in Israel for Tu B’Shevat, February 11Significance: The “new year” for calculating the age of treesLength: 1 dayCustoms: eating fruit or the Seven Species; planting trees (or paying for planting them)

Tu B’Shevat, also known as Chamishah Asar B’shevat, the 15th of Shevat on the Jewish calendar, is the day that marks the beginning of a “New Year for Trees.” This is the season in which the earliest-blooming trees in the Land of Israel emerge from their winter sleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle.

Today, the most commonly associated theme ascribed to Tu B’Shevat is the environment. It is considered a festival of nature, full of wonder, joy, acknowledgment, and thankfulness for God’s creation as we anticipate the renewal of the natural world. Linking these ideas and tikkun olam during this festival, we consider our obligation to care for God’s world, of which we are the custodians, and our responsibility for sharing the fruits of God’s earth with all.

We mark the day of Tu B’Shevat by eating fruit, particularly from the kinds that are singled out by the Torah in its praise of the bounty of the Holy Land: grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives, and dates.

This Tu B’Shevat, consider planting a tree in Israel! To plant your tree, go online at www.jnf.org.

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Warren and Mitzi Eisenberg on the marriage of their granddaughter, Dana Eisenberg to Jonathan Duber.Gary and Joan Fox on the marriage of their son, Harrison Maxwell to Megan Snyder.Ron and Diane Fishman on the engagement of their son, Dr. Joshua Fishman to Kendall Wallace.Jon and Linda Schweitzer on the marriage of their daughter, Jennifer Seitz to Brian Rogalin.Eric and Gail Friedman on the marriage of their daughter, Brett to Dan Weinberg, great-nephew of Lee and Don Wortzel.Scott and Marcy Lazar on the engagement of their son, Max to Aileen Aylward.Randy and Margaret Kahn on the marriage of their son, Brett to Dr. Robyn Glessner.Stephen and Marjorie Baker on the birth of their grandson, Eli Baker Siegel. The proud parents are Elizabeth and Joshua Siegel.Stephen and Genie Einstein on the engagement of their son, Evan to Rebecca Hausman.Jeffrey and Linda Feldman on the birth of their grandson, Theodore Grant Feldman. The proud parents are Iva and Daniel Feldman.Rabbis Sarah Smiley and Josh Leighton on the birth of their daughter, Eliana Alix Leighton.Barbara and Sam Kahn on the marriage of their son, Bryan, to Alison Warszniter.Mark and Ellen Albertson on the engagement of their son, Jason to Jennifer Glaser;and to Elaine Isaacman on the engagement of her grandson, Jason to Jennifer Glaser.

Tell and KvellIf you have a “kvell”-worthy item to share with your Temple Community, please contact Beth Scher at 908-232-6770, ext. 117 or BScher@tewnj.org.

We’re Here For You Your clergy are committed to providing attentive, compassionate, and excellent pastoral care. Please call us at 908-232-6770 to let us know of your needs, or to inform us of a pastoral or life cycle emergency. We ask that you avoid the use of e-mail to communicate pastoral or life cycle issues. E-mail cannot be relied upon to provide timely and appropriate responses.

Listings on this page are based on information received through December 15.

B’Mishpachah vjpanc Within the Family

B’nai Mitzvah The congregation will celebrate the following b’nai mitzvah:

January 710:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Alyrie SilvermanDaughter of Lenard & Lurie Silverman

January 1410:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Remy WaldmanDaughter of Jacqueline Waldman

January 2110:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Aaron TsvaybergSon of Ellana & Leonid Tsvayberg

Aden BrooksDaughter of Jessica & Peter Brooks

10:45 a.m. in Brody ChapelSydney Scholder

Daughter of Elissa & Brian Scholder

January 2810:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Logan LennerSon of Jacqui Lenner and Stewart Lenner

Congratulations

February 410:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Benjamin HackerSon of Melissa & Andrew Hacker

10:45 a.m. in Brody ChapelAndrew Levenson

Son of Howard & Margie Levenson

February 1110:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel

Evan TompkinsSon of Rebecca & Paul Tompkins

February 2510:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Eden BlittDaughter of Jonathan & Lisa Blitt

10:45 a.m. in Brody ChapelJackson Derman

Son of Lisa & Adam Derman

February 26 10:45 a.m. in Brody Chapel

Zachary GerstelSon of Mia Gerstel

In MemoriamWe remember those from our Temple family:

Herbert SeidelHusband of Betty SeidelMichael SchlarHusband of Helaine SchlarRabbi Marcus BursteinSon of Arlene & Dr. Julian BursteinAnnette RadleyPhilip LowensteinHusband of Barbara Lowenstein

We remember those from our extended Temple family: Mary EdelsonMother of Kathi WolderDr. Mervin EisenbergFather of Richard EisenbergEsther MarksMother of Steven MarksMarcia BarcanSister-in-law of Steve BarcanZina KornMother of Silva Mirvis and Vili KornAudrey OchsMother of Lewis OchsSusan BalonSister-in-law of Nanci PompanDina WidmanMother of Paul WidmanHarlan MartinHusband of Susan MartinJoyce PearlAunt of Eve Adelson GrantzDr. Samuel RappoportFather of Marc & Janice RappoportSheryl CibulaMother of Susan SimonIsaac RabinoFather of Tahli GoldsteinGail RobinsonMother of Bonnie CimringShirley Gustin EssenfeldGrandmother of Marc EssenfeldRose RunesMother of Dianne GorbatyRaymond J. BrachmanFather of Ronald BrachmanStella ScherSister of Vivian DavidsonHarvey KarpBrother of Linda Lafkowitz

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Join a Chavurah - Open House, January 22: 9:00 - 10:30 AMWhat is a Chavurah?A Chavurah is a group of friends. In fact, the name of these groups comes from “chaver,” or friend. I’m sure you already have a few groups of friends, but there is always room for more Jewish friends in your life! A Chavurah group can provide you with connection, community, and intimacy in a Temple that sometimes can seem like a big place. Joining a Chavurah is a way to break apart the “bigness” of our synagogue and give each of us a deeper experience of community within the congregation.

How is it structured? A Chavurah is made up of about 10 “families”. However you define your family, single, partnered, a couple with kids at home, seniors, or empty nesters, the goal is to gather with other people with similar interests or in similar life stages to celebrate Jewish holidays, attend Temple events or explore the world in any way that appeals to your group.

You choose the design for your group: You can choose the families for your Chavurah, Temple Emanu-El can help choose some of the families, or Temple Emanu-El can place you in a Chavurah. Whichever way it is formed, your group will decide together what activities to undertake and how often you will meet. Many chavurot meet monthly, but you can choose the frequency and events that work for you. You might want to organize a potluck dinner. You might arrange a Hanukkah party at someone’s home or attend the Passover Seder at Temple Emanu-El together. You might want to go out for dinner and drinks. You decide what activities will be enjoyable for you as a group to experience. Temple Emanu-El is here to provide support arranging the groups and ideas if you need them.

We are holding a Chavurah Open House on Sunday morning, January 22nd, from 9:00 to 10:30 am when we will discuss how the program works and how you can participate.

Email Katy Engel at katysengel@gmail.com if you are interested in joining a Chavurah Group.

Temple Emanu-El Spring Fundraising Gala Israel Movie Night - January 19 at 7 PM

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Like so many of you, Temple Emanu-El has been an important part of our lives. For the past 43 years Carol and I have shared the joy of our simchas with our Temple family and have been strengthened by their support as we faced the inevitable times of sorrow. Some of our most enduring friendships have been made and nurtured by our shared Temple experiences.

We have prayed and learned together and we strived to do our part for tikkun olam by committing ourselves to social action projects. And, like so many of you, we have devoted countless hours helping to build a vital Jewish community in the greater Westfield area committed to the prophetic vision of our tradition - a Jewish community that encourages us to live our Jewish lives on our own terms and to explore new and more meaningful ways to worship and study. Simply put, Temple Emanu-El has enriched our lives beyond measure.

Last year Carol and I shared the joy of seeing Mady, our oldest grandchild, become a bat mitzvah on the same bimah where her parents became b’nai mitzvah - the bimah she now calls her own. And, God willing, in May we will again experience that same joy when her sister, Charlotte, declares that she, too, has become a bat mitzvah on that same bimah that has become hers. L’dor v’dor - from generation to generation.

When all is said and done, we have all worked as hard as we have to secure a strong Jewish future for our children, our grandchildren and the generations to come. Our job is not done. We must continue our efforts to ensure that Temple Emanu-El is a vital part of that strong Jewish future. Carol and I have made a legacy commitment to help make that happen. To those for whom the Temple has likewise nourished your Jewish souls, we encourage you to join us and the many others in the congregation who have committed to secure Temple Emanu-El’s future by making your own legacy commitment.

-Gene and Carol Rosner

For more information about creating your Jewish legacy contact Brian Chartock in the Temple office at (908) 232-6770 ext. 114 or bchartock@tewnj.org.

Create a Jewish Legacy is part of a nation-wide program to sustain the future of Jewish organizations by increasing after-life giving.It is sponsored locally by The Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest,

Gene and Carol Rosner: Why We Created A Jewish Legacy

Please Support Our Kol Nidre Campaign

Thank you to everyone who has already elected to take part in this year’s Kol Nidre Appeal and for your commitment to Temple Emanu-El. Let’s keep the momentum going. Please make your payment online with a credit card or you can make payments by sending your check in the mail, or you can be billed. NO GIFT IS TOO SMALL. EVERY DOLLAR COUNTS.

Please make your payment online with a credit card or you can make payments by sending your check in the mail, or you can be billed. To participate in the Kol Nidre Appeal, please fill out the online form at www.tewnj.org/donate/kol-nidre, or contact Brian Chartock at 908-232-6770, ext. 114 or email bchartock@tewnj.org. Thank you!

I am interested in learning more about how I can assure Jewish tomorrows through the Create a Jewish Legacy program at Temple Emanu-El.

Please contact me! _______________________________________________________

The best time to reach me: _______________________________________________

Best way to reach me: _______________________________________________ Sincerely, _____________________________________________ (Please print your full name)

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2017-18 ECE RegistrationBelieve it or not, it’s time to think about registration in our Early Childhood Education Program for the 2017-18 school year. Check out our information on the website and give us a call to set up a tour and come see our nationally accredited school! Registration for the 2017-18 school year will begin in the month of January. If you are a temple member, you are eligible for priority registration, so please contact our ECE (Early Childhood Education) Office as soon as possible for more information.

NEW - for next year we will be offering full-time infant care for children 3-13 months. This is a year-round program from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday. The class will be taught by professionally trained and qualified teachers and will meet the standards of high quality education that we are committed to by being accredited by the National Association for the Education of the Young Child (NAEYC) and also licensed by the State of NJ.

Realizing that there is a need for full day child care, we continue to expand our class structure for children of all ages by offering early and extended hours. Children ages 2 years through Kindergarten may choose to attend part time or, if preferred, they can also stay from 7am-6pm Monday through Friday.

Don’t miss out on getting a spot--your Temple membership gives you the priority to register. Contact us today!

ECE - Save the DatesJanuary

January 2 School Closed- New Year’s Day

January 11 “How to Talk to Children about Death” with Rabbi Sagal, Jill Cimafonte, and Mandi Zucker 9:00am

January 16 School Closed- Martin Luther King Day

January 20 ECE Shabbat Family Dinner 5:45pm

January 21 Tiny tot Shabbat 9:30am (Monkeys host)

January 25 ECEC Meeting 9:05am

January 27 Friday Me and My Shadow Fall Session Ends

January 30 Monday Me and My Shadow Fall Session Ends

February

February 3Friday Me and My Shadow Spring Session begins

February 4PJ Havdalah Celebration 4:30pm

February 6Monday Me and My Shadow Spring Session begins

February 11Tiny Tot Shabbat 9:30am (Turtles host)

February 17School Closed - Presidents’ Day

February 20School Closed - Presidents’ Day

February 22ECEC Meeting 9:05am

Education

Havdallah Concert, February 4, 4:30 PM

Please attend a Pajama Havdallah Concert at 4:30pm followed by an optional pizza dinner. Open to the community, for children through ages 8 and their families. Shira Kline, aka ShirLaLa, is an award winning New York based performer and music educator. She travels across the country and internationally with her kiddie-rock band, delivering a dynamic, interactive program of joy and spirit, story and song.

Raised in the world of music and the tradition of Torah, Shira has worked for over a decade with a diverse array of Jewish communities to enliven rituals, holiday celebrations, and love for Jewish life and prayer. Blending words, story and music she creates a rich experience for children and adults alike.

Contact the ECE or Religious School offices for tickets and pricing information.

WorkshopJanuary 11th 9:00am“How to Talk to Children about Death.” This workshop will be co-led by Mandi Zucker, Program Director of Imagine (a center for coping with loss), Rabbi Sagal, and Jill Cimafonte. Free babysitting will be offered. This will be a highly informative and interactive session.

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Education

Religious School - Save the DatesSave these dates for upcoming Religious School events or subscribe to the Youth Learning and Engagement calendar to upload and receive updates throughout the year.

JanuaryJanuary 3 Religious School ResumesJanuary 8 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Café Torah, Westfield DinerJanuary 117:45 – 9:00 pm, Youth Learning and Engagement Committee MeetingJanuary 12 – 16 11th & 12th Grade Social Justice trip to NOLAJanuary 15 No Sunday Religious School classes, MLK, Jr. WeekendJanuary 15 –16 7th Gr trip to NYCJanuary 20-21 6th Gr Nisayon Retreat to URJ Camp HarlamJanuary 22 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Café Torah, Westfield DinerJanuary 24 No HaMakom – HS midtermsJanuary 28 8th & 9th Gr Mitzvah Corps social justice eventJanuary 29 8:45 – 10:45 am, Kgn/1st Gr Family Program: Havdallah 9:00 – 11:00 am, 6th Gr Nisayon event: Mitzvot of Greater MetrowestJanuary 31Madrichim seminar

February February 4 4:30 pm, Kgn – 2nd Gr Families: ShirLaLa Pajama Havdallah Concert with Artist in Residence, Shira Kline, followed by optional pizza dinnerFebruary 5 8:45 – 10:45 am, Kgn – 3rd Gr Tu B’Shevat program and 4th & 5th Gr special tefilah with Artist in Residence, Shira Kline6:00 – 7:30 pm, Café Torah, Westfield DinerFebruary 7 – 9 4th & 5th Gr Tu B’Shevat CelebrationFebruary 8 7:45 – 9:00 pm, Youth Learning and Engagement Committee MeetingFebruary 12 10:45am to 12 pm, 8th & 9th Gr Mitzvah Corps1:30 – 3:30pm, 6th Gr Nisayon: Ometz Lev, Courage of the HeartFebruary 19No Sunday Classes – Presidents’ WeekendFebruary 24 – 25 5th Gr. Retreat to URJ Camp Harlam for Reform Judaism, Washington, D.C.

Extreme Yeladim(For 3rd & 4th graders)

Sunday, January 29thPool partySunday, February 12thTBD

Youth Group EventsSave these dates and look for more information coming soon on the following events:

Camp Scholarship InformationApplications are due no later than February 1st, 2017.

Temple Emanu-El knows that Jewish summer camp and Israel experiences have a lasting impact on our youth, and we want to be able to help send our students to Camp and to Israel! Each year we are able to offer limited needs-based scholarships for Temple members to attend Jewish summer camp as well as scholarships for Israel programs. Please contact Emily Halpern or Rabbi Ethan Prosnit for a scholarship application. Attention first-time campers! The Foundation for Jewish Camp (in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest) is offering incentive grants for families to try Jewish camp for the first time. It is not a scholarship fund; it is not needs-based at all. More info is available at www.onehappycamper.org.

Extreme Bonim(For 5th & 6th graders)

Sunday, January 8thIce Skating

Sunday, February 5thTBD

Summer CampWe are in the process of accepting registration for our Summer Fun camp program, which will be offered June 12th-August 4th. Register by February 1st to be guaranteed a space! --6-8 weeks camp option (choose any weeks) --for children as young as 20 months old --2, 3, 4, and 5 day options available

New 2-week Nature Camp Option for children Kindergarten through 2nd grade to be held in TEVA (our fabulous outdoor classroom!). Camp options include: *Mad Science (June 26-July7) *The Magic of the Forest (July 10-July 21) *Bugs and Butterflies (July 24-August 4)

Please call our ECE office at 908-232-7663 or email JCimafonte@tewnj.org for more information.

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Social Action

Housing the HomelessThank you!

During the week of December 25-January 1 Temple Emanu-El hosted several homeless families at our synagogue. It was a wonderful opportunity for Temple members to volunteer, make meals, sleep over and hang out with our guests. We wanted to thank everyone who volunteered and donated items that ensured a memorable week for these families.

We will be hosting families again during the summer. Please look for information and volunteer opportunities, as the date gets closer. New volunteers are always welcome! (It is a great experience for kids too!)

To volunteer, please contact us at: Housing4homelesstewnj@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping with this incredible mitzvah.

Lauren Gottlieb Lynda Wald

Did you know…In New Jersey, a minimum wage worker earns $8.25 per hour? To afford the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment, a minimum wage worker must work 121 hours per week, 52 weeks a year. -National Low Income Housing Coalition/Out for reach 2014

Tikkun OlamSocial Justice Shabbat, January 20 at 7:45 PM at Shabbat ServicesJoin us for an evening to thank our social action volunteers in our congregation and also get an update on the work we are doing with the Syrian refugee families. Please bring kitchen cleaning supplies (paper towels, sponges, soap, etc) to Services which we will donate to the Syrian refugee family in our midst. The Harris and Sally Gilbert Award for Social Justice will also be presented at this Shabbat Service.

Meeting, Second Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 – 9:00 PMJoin us for our Tikkun Olam Meeting the second Wednesday of every month to help us plan upcoming Social Action programs and create a vision for the future.

Questions? Contact the Tikkun Olam Co-Chairs Marli Gelfand (mjgelfand@verizon.net) and Mandi Zucker (Mandi.zucker@gmail.com).

Consultation on ConscienceBe Part of the Temple Emanu-El Delegation at the Consultation on ConscienceApril 30 – May 2nd in Washington DC

The Consultation on Conscience is the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s biennial social justice leadership conference. Held over three days in Washington, D.C., the Consultation empowers the Reform Jewish Movement through leadership development; opportunities for network and community building; and active dialogue culminating in an afternoon of advocacy on Capitol Hill.

We are hoping to have a great turnout from Temple Emanu-El. Use the code “Delegation” to save $120 on the registration fee. If you have questions or plan on attending please contact Rabbi Prosnit.

Mandy Reichman Feeding ProgramBagged with Love 2016 Thanksgiving Turkey DriveWe would like to thank all of you who participated, donated and supported the 16th Annual Turkey Drive. Through your generosity we were able to feed 150 families in Union County who, without our help, might not have been able to have turkey and “fixin’s’” for Thanksgiving. It’s a sad reality that less than 10 miles away from the Temple there are people wearing ripped clothing, have duct tape on their sneakers and holes in their gloves. We have a lot to be thankful for.

With our gratitude,Meryl, Barry and Jeffrey Reichman

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Social Action

Caring CommunitySign up to be a member of the Caring Community.

Can you give a ride to a Temple member in need to either services or to a doctor’s appointment?

Can you cook a meal for a homebound senior or a congregant going through a difficult illness?

Can you deliver a challah to a congregant celebrating something good or going through a challenging time?

Sign up for the Caring Ccommunity email list by contacting: Pamela Clarke atpamelaclarke@achievementfirst.org or Lynda Wald at Lynda.wald99@gmail.com.

We’re Here for YouIf you or someone you know is ill, has suffered any recent loss, or desires any extra support at this time, please contact Rabbi Sagal, ext. 117, or Cantor Novick, ext. 116, at 908-232-6770.

For there will never cease to be poor in the land. Therefore I command you,‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’ Deuteronomy 15:11

For over 2000 years, Jews have known the hardships of exile, the sufferings of persecution. Yet despite our own historic struggles, we continue to follow the words in the Torah and extend a hand to those in need. Today, there are those who are in need: just a few miles down the road, Syrian refugees who have escaped the devastation of their countries on-going Civil War and endured a bitter journey from their homeland with little more than the clothes on their back. Many are now settled here in Elizabeth, but their struggle is far from over. They are living in mice- and cockroach-infested apartments; heating can, at times, be spotty. Their appliances don’t work, their roofs leak, and there are holes in their walls. These families struggle daily -- to navigate American school systems, to understand American healthcare, to find jobs.

So we practice the words of the Torah and open our hand to “the needy and the poor”. This past summer, Temple Emanu-El joined an Interfaith Coalition with The First Methodist Church and the First Congregational Church to address the refugee crisis in our area. Together, we have begun to raise awareness and necessary funds that is administered by the United Fund of Westfield and go directly to refugee families in need. In addition, our Congregation has “adopted” a family in Elizabeth that urgently needs our help.They are the Nabilsi family: Hassan and Kholood and their three children, Wael, Hala and Haya. Over the past several months, with the help of congregants and community members, we have created a network of tutors who visits the family 3-4 times a week to help with homework and English, collected bags of winter clothing and furniture donations, and established a network of individuals and resources to assist the family.

But our work is not finished. And we need your help. There are 2 ways you can get involved:1. Monetary Assistance: Temple Emanu-el is raising money to help pay for the plane tickets that brought the Nabilsi family here to America – a debt they are required by the US Government to pay off. A portion of the money raised will also go to the United Fund so we can continue to help the Syrian Refugee community at large. Please make checks out to Temple Emanu-El and put “Syrian Refugee Support” in the memo line. 2. Hands-On Assistance. Both the Nabilsi family and the entire refugee community needs hands-on assistance, including legal and housing advice, job placement, and tutors. We often need clothing, furniture and household goods.

Finally, we invite you and your families to join us on Friday, January 20th, for a Social Action Shabbat. The Temple will be honoring community service volunteers, including those helping with the Syrian Refugee crisis, as well as highlighting many of the outreach programs offered through Temple Emau-El.If you have any questions about donations or volunteering, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to seeing you on January 20, 2017.

Alissa Berger Jenny Tananbaumalissagberger@gmail.com jat101897@comcast.net

Get InvolvedParticipate in our Mitzvah Garden, Turkey Drive, Blankets of Love, Mandy Reichman Feeding Program, or one of the other wonderful events we do at Temple Emanu-El.

For more information about any of these programs contact TikkunOlam@tewnj.org.

Jewish Perspective on Current Social IssuesDeath with Dignity Thursday, February 2nd - 7:30 PM Across the nation, Compassion and Choices works to protect and expand end-of-life options — and to ensure healthcare providers honor and enable patients’ decisions about their care. To make this vision a reality, Compassion & Choices works nationwide in state legislatures, Congress, courts, medical settings and communities to empower people with information and tools, advance policies that allow people to make fully informed decisions about their healthcare, and authorize and implement medical aid in dying to allow mentally capable adults in their final weeks or months of a terminal disease to advance the time of death and end unbearable suffering. Join us as we discuss this issue and the Jewish views on it.

Food Pantry2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:15 - 11:15 AM

Volunteer for one of the shifts at the Westfield Food Pantry on the 2nd or 4th Wednesday of each month. To volunteer to sign up contact Alice Fertig at Asfertig@gmail.com.

Blankets of LoveWednesdays, January 4 & February 1, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us as we mend the world one blanket at a time. Our hand crafted blankets are donated every August to children with cancer, at the start of their one week sleepaway camp experience. Bring your own blanket project and join us monthly at Temple.

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Adult Education

Ongoing CoursesTuesday Morning Bible Class Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM

Participants study Bible plus the latest events of concern to the Jewish people. Feel free to “drop” in on any Tuesday; you are always welcome!

Holy Scrollers Torah StudySaturdays, 8:15 – 9:05 AM

Every Shabbat this discussion focuses on the Torah Portion of the week, Jewish ideas, and values and the task of living a life of meaning with Rabbi Sagal.

Study Havurah – The Profit ElijahEvery third Saturday of the month, 9:30 – 11:00 AMInstructor: Connie Reiter

What do you know about the Prophet Elijah? He attends every circumcision ceremony. We set a cup of wine and open our door for him at the Seder. We await the announcement that the Messiah has arrived. And we treasure him as our greatest folk hero - the savior of poor and oppressed Jews. Join us as we read (in English) about this unusual man, celebrated in story and myth, and celebrated in Felix Mendelssohn’s magnificent oratorio.

January/February Adult Learning OpportunitiesIsrael From Torah to Today January 22, 29, February 5, 12, 26, March 5 at 8:45 AM - 10:30 AMInstructor: Lisa LisserA six part series that addresses the importance of Israel to the Jewish people. We will look at Israel in the Tanakh, discuss the development of Zionism, and the Modern State of Israel. The course cost $118 and includes all texts and coffee and bagels.

Israel Roundtable Conversation January 18 (at JCC), February 15 at 11:30 – 12:30 PMOur shaliach Michael Levi will lead a conversation on a hot topic and current event issues. Bring your lunch; we will provide drinks and dessert.

Hebrew Boot Camp for ParentsSundays: January 8 & 22, February 5 at 9:00-10:30 AMHave you always wanted to follow along in Hebrew in the prayer book? Do you want to help your children with their Hebrew lessons? This is the perfect class for you! Join Rabbi Prosnit for a three-week boot camp program, where you will learn the basic Aleph-Bet and the ability to decode the Hebrew prayers at services. The course costs $36, which includes a textbook and app for your tablet or smart phone. To register for the class, please visit http://www.tewnj.org/learn/adult-education/learning-opportunities.

Café IvritJanuary 4 & 18, February 1 & 15 at 9:30 – 11:00 AMJoin our Shaliach Michael Levi to practice your conversational Hebrew skills. Class topics will include arts and entertainment in Israel, political issues, current events, and the global Jewish world.

One Congregation, One BookOne Congregation, One Book: My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Jewish Past in Kurdish Iraq by Ariel Sabar.March 1 at 7:30 PMRead this amazing book and join us for a conversation about the rich history of Kurdish Jews and the trials and tribulations of one family searching for a place to call home. Our panelist for the evening will be members of our community whose families are from the Near East/Middle East now living in the US or Israel to reflect on their experiences and a specialist in Jewish genealogy to provide useful tips on exploring our family tree.

Principles of Jewish Legal Tradition:An Introduction to the Basic Elements of Jewish Law3rd of a 3 part series: Wednesday, January 18 at 8:00 - 9:00 AMThe second year of this course which is designed for those interested in the Jewish understanding of their area of expertise. We will meet for breakfast at the Westfield Diner and discuss basic principles of the Jewish Legal Tradition. This course is limited to those in the legal or associated professions.

A History of the Biblical Period Instructor: Sol Novick Dates: March 16, 23 & 30, April 6 at 7:30 – 9:00 PMJoin us for an Integrated Course in Jewish History, Bible and Archaeology from the Conquest and Settlement of Canaan (Joshua) till their return from Babylonian captivity. This course presents the events from two different perspectives that complement each other: the historical and the Biblical. Each unit contains the Biblical texts together with pertinent archaeological findings of artifacts and inscriptions, appropriate maps and timelines. Relevant literature and events of neighboring countries that had an impact on Jewish history are, likewise, presented.

More information can be found at www.tewnj.org. Click Learning, then click Adult Education.

Library NewsHope you are planning to browse the Temple Library in the near future. New books and DVD’s are continually added to the shelves. So come in and make some connections to the Jewish world of books and film. Some new additions: Mameleh Knows Best by Marjorie IngallA Backpack, a Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka, a Memoir by Lev GolinkinMischling by Affinity KonarThe Houseguest by Kim BrooksThe Rabbi of Resurrection Bay by Seth B. GoldsmithLouis Bamberger, Department Store Innovator and Philanthropist by Linda B. ForgashHere I Am: A Novel by Jonathan Safren FoerThe One Man by Andrew Grossand Sick Boy by Sean Waller, our own Temple member We also received the highly acclaimed new Comprehensive English-Yiddish Dictionary for our reference collection, in case you want to know how to say “e-mail” in Yiddish.Library hours are posted on the library door and on the Temple website.

You can leave a message at 908-232-6770, ext. 131, or email us: Brett Harris: bharris@wilentz.com; Janice Kessler: 128beans@comcast.net; Bettye Barcan: bgb43@verizon.net For information about any of our Adult Education classes, please contact Rabbi Ethan Prosnit

at RabbiProsnit@tewnj.org. To register, contact Carol Jassin at 908-232-6770, ext. 120.

Hamantaschen RecipeThis dough is easier to work with at room temperature. If it’s too cold, it will crack when you fold up the sides.

IngredientsMAKES ABOUT 24 SERVINGS1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon kosher salt4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature1 cup sugar3 large eggsDate-Orange Filling, Honey-Nut Filling, Poppy Seed Filling, or 1 1/2 cups jam or preserves

PreparationWhisk baking powder, salt, and 4 cups flour in a medium bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add 2 eggs one at a time, beating to combine after each addition and scraping down sides of bowl.Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients; mix until dough comes together. Divide dough in half and form into two 3/4”-thick disks. Cover and chill at least 2 hours.Place racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 350°. Let 1 disk of dough sit at room temperature until softened slightly, about 30 minutes.Roll out dough on a very lightly floured surface to about 1/4” thick, dusting with flour as needed (use as little flour as possible). Cut out 3 1/2” rounds with cutter and, using an offset spatula or bench scraper, transfer to 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Gather up scraps, reroll, and cut out additional rounds.Lightly beat remaining egg in a small bowl to blend. Working a few at a time, brush edge of rounds with egg, then place 1 1/2 tsp. filling in center. Fold sides up to make a triangle, pinching points gently to seal and leaving about 1” surface of filling exposed.Brush sides of folded dough with egg. Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets halfway through, until bottoms are golden brown, 18–22 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.Do ahead: Dough can be made 2 days ahead; keep chilled. Cookies can be made 2 days ahead; let cool and store airtight at room temperature.

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Saturday, March 11Adult Purim Masquerade Ball

Sunday, March 12Join us for a congregational Purim Shpiel and Purim Carnival for our Youth. Join us for our kid-friendly Purim Shpiel, followed by a Carnival! DJ, carnival games, face painting, bounce house, costume contest, prizes! Free! Wear your costumes! The Tikkun Olam/Social Action Committee will be selling food at the Carnival! All profits will benefit Jewish Family Services’ Meals on Wheels Program.

Purim Mishloach ManotPurim is almost here! This year we are working with Happy Purim online to make it easier than ever for you to send Mishloach Manot to all your temple friends. You will be receiving an email in January with your personalized login which will allow you to place your order online at happypurim.com. If you do not receive this, don’t have an email account or have any other questions please contact Jenn White at 201-927-5481/snowwhitejenn@gmail.com or Jen Goldstein at 917-447-9662/jsturtzgoldstein@gmail.com. This is the biggest fundraiser for our Religious School so we need your support!

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Sisterhood Membership Appreciation DinnerSisterhood’s Annual Membership Dinner on December 5th was a tremendous success!!It was an evening of festivity with great music by D’Amico entertainment, food by Cosimo’s Restaurant and door prizes from our Sisterhood Gift Shop and Book Club.

The 120 guests in attendance were busy socializing with old & new members in our Sisterhood! This event could not have been accomplished without the diligent and cooperative help of our Sisterhood committee of women. Big Kudos to Mike Kenny for providing attention to the details and wonderful recommendations in the flow of our event!

Thank you!!Thank you to the Sisterhood members who decorated the Sukkah and Bimah for Sukkot! Thank you to Cantor Novick and Rabbi Sagal for supporting our Sisterhood Shabbat service on October 21st.

Sisterhood Save the DatesJan 11 - Meeting & programFeb 22 - Meeting & winter programApril 2 – Women’s seder

We need your help!Do you have a background in merchandising or sales? Do you have a knack for setting up displays? Selling merchandise online? We are looking for volunteers to support our Judaica Shop. Whether you can volunteer 1 hour a month or 1 hour week we need your support! Please email Sisterhood@tewnj.org for more information.

Our Temple Community

Nanci Pompan InstallationOn November 5th, in front of representatives from throughout the WRJ Atlantic District, our own Nanci Pompan was installed as the WRJ Atlantic District President and Sharon Zydney Walker (Recording Secretary), Gloria Brown (Area Director) and Cindy Postilnick (Area Director) were also installed onto the District board. Over 20 members of our congregation, including Cantor Novick and Rabbi Sagal attended the installation dinner to pay tribute to Nanci, Sharon, Gloria and Cindy. Quoting from Rabbi Sagal’s honorary speech, “Nanci is a leader of vision, of passion and commitment--commitment to the work of the WRJ, the Reform Movement and the Jewish People. She is a true Ohev Yisrael -- A lover of the Jews and of Judaism and of Humanity.” We say Mazel Tov to Nanci, Sharon, Gloria and Cindy for your endless service on behalf of the Temple Sisterhood and the Women of Reform Judaism.

The installation dinner was part of the Biennial WRJ Atlantic District Convention. Throughout the weekend we learned from leaders of WRJ and our movement - including Rabbi Mary Zamore who spoke about Pay Equity and Sharon Zydney Walker who led a membership workshop. Gloria Brown was our convention Social Action Chair and led us in making birthing kits for women in Africa and knitting bears for hospitalized children. We were inspired by Lesley Sachs as she shared the challenges faced by ‘Women of the Wall’ and Fraidy Reese as she spoke about the struggles faced by women who try to leave forced/arranged marriages. We were entertained by Noah Aronson and Nefesh Mountain. During the convention weekend we made connections with women from throughout NJ and PA in study, prayer and working together to shape our vision on addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead of us.

Sisterhood Gift ShopPlease remember the Sisterhood Judaica Shop! We have everything you need to make this season a special one for your family & friends!

• Hostess Gifts• B’nai Mitzvah gifts• Challah plates and covers

Did you know that all merchandise in the Judaica Shop is discounted and all proceeds from the shop go right back to the Temple? Support your Sisterhood, so we can support the programs that make our Temple so special! Shop open Sundays during Religious School, after Bible Class on Tuesday or by appointment - cash or check only. Please email susanschuman@comcast.net if you are interested in learning more, or would like an appointment.

Sisterhood Book ClubLooking for a good book to read? Come join one of our lively book club discussions. Meetings generally take place at 7:30 in the Lavy House. Be on the lookout for announcements in the weekly e-blasts. Schedule of upcoming titles are below. For more information please email Sisterhood at sisterhood@tewnj.org

Jan 25 – The Debt of Tamar: A Novel by Nicole Diveck March 29 – A Backpack, A Bear & Eight Crates of Vodka: A Memoir by Lev Golinkin May 24 - My Grand Parents in Love & War by Ian Burum

Remember, Zumba class at 4:00 PM every Monday, except holidays.

ZUMBA

• Candlesticks & Candles• Mezuzahs & Jewelry• Holiday items

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Our Temple Community

Men’s ClubTemple Emanu-El Mens’ Dinner OutJanuary 26th, from 7:00 to 10:00, GrilleStone, Scotch Plains Hey guys! Do you ever just want to go out for dinner and drink with other other guys to discuss business, sports, politics and family? Maybe to catch up with old friends? Maybe to meet new friends? Maybe just to get out of the house for a night? Well, on a Tuesday night in December, a bunch of us did just that! Twenty-five guys of various backgrounds, heights, weights, appetites, favorite drinks and senses of humor got together at GrilleStone Restaurant on Route 22 in Scotch Plains. The reason was “why not?”. The common bond was Temple Emanu-El! And these members of our Temple, some for a few weeks and some for many years, all had a good time. We will get together again on January 19 at a restaurant near you! Join us! Why not?!Thanks to Ed Lerner for organizing this! Hope to see you then. Breathing New Life into Ashkenazi Jewish Cuisine With Liz Alpern and Jeffrey YoskowitzMarch 9th, from 7:30pm to 9pm at at Temple Emanu-ElFrom holiday meals to Jewish delis, the foods of eastern European Jews tell a beautiful story of American Jewish life. And yet for Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, young entrepreneurs in Brooklyn, something was off. The foods they grew up loving were being forgotten by members of their generation. They penned a manifesto and the duo spent five years researching and cooking together, looking back to eastern Europe and to the Lower East Side to glean kitchen wisdom from generations past.In their book, The Gefilte Manifesto: New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods, the two reclaim time-honored techniques and ingredients to produce dishes that will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about Jewish food. By sharing the stories and culinary wisdom behind many of their recipes, Liz and Jeffrey will paint a picture of the past, present and future of Ashkenazi Jewish Cuisine. Questions and discussion will be encouraged!Sponsored by Sisterhood and Men’s Club, the event costs $18 per person and will include wine and cheese, a slide presentation, Q & A and samples of their gefilte fish. In addition, copies of their cookbook will be available for sale.

Men’s Club Save the DatesMen’s Club MeetingThursday, January 12th - 7:30 pm

Men’s Club MeetingThursday, February 9th - 7:30 pm

Men’s Club MeetingThursday, March 9th - 7:30 pm

Men’s Club MeetingThursday, April 13th - 7:30 pm

Israel Independence Day Maccabee GamesSunday, April 30th - After school from 11:00 to 1:00. Games and competition with Parents, Clergy, Teachers, Staff, and Kids!

B’nai Mitzvah Video ServiceThe Men’s Club has arranged with A Train Productions to offer recording of all Sanctuary and Brody Chapel B’nai Mitzvah services. Preserve your family memories of this joyous life cycle event on Blu-ray, Flash Drive, or DVD. A Train can also provide live internet streaming of the service to family members unable to attend this important occasion. All equipment is state of the art and produces a superior product. Proceeds from this service are used by the Men’s Club to fund its charitable work for the Temple, including the support of Religious School and ECE activities.

You will find A Train’s information in your B’nai Mitzvah packet, at www.atrainproductions.com/tewnj, and also in this Bulletin. Please contact Mike Kenny to order.

Ladies Night Out - Women’s Philanthropy of GreaterMetroWest NJThursday, January 12 at 7pmTemple Emanu-El“Saving the world, one bar of soap at a time”

Featuring Erin Zaikis the founder of Sundara, an organization that recycles hotel soap for distribution across India, Uganda, and Myanmar. The organization employs widows, victims of domestic violence, and single mothers at a fair wage and trains them to become community hygiene ambassadors in the process. She has been recognized by the Huffington Post, ONE, CNN, and the Clean India campaign; was named as a 36 Under 36 in the Jewish Week; and has spoken at universities and conferences across the U.S. and Canada, including giving a TEDx Talk.

There will be an opportunity to make a gift to the 2017 UJA Women’s Campaign. Online and phone registration only by Thursday, January 5. Couvert: $36 • Dinner buffet

Co-chairs: Shari Berman and Gerri Rothfleisch, Advisor: Shira RothschildVisit www.jfedgmw.org/ladies or call Miriam Hirschheimer at (973) 929-3165.For more information contact Shay Rodney at (973) 929-3174.

Thank youA special message of gratitude and appreciation for your contributions to the GoFundMe campaign for Michelle Kenny.-Mike Kenny

Calendar At a Glance: January/February

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For up to date information or changes visit www.tewnj.org

Monday, January 2New Year’s Day ObservedTemple Office Closed

Tuesday, January 39:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, January 49:30 AM Cafe Ivrit7:00 PM Blankets of Love

Friday, January 67:45 PM Shabbat Hallelu

Saturday, January 78:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Monday, January 94:00 PM Zumba

Tuesday, January 109:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, January 117:30 PM Sisterhood Board Meeting7:30 PM Social Action Comm Mtg.7:45 PM Youth Learning & Engagement Meeting

Thursday, January 127:30 PM Men’s Club Meeting

Friday, January 136:00 PM Kehillah Tefillah Shabbat B’Yachad7:45 PM Erev Shabbat with Choir

Saturday, January 148:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Monday, January 16Martin Luther King Jr. DayTemple Office Closed

Tuesday, January 179:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, January 188:00 AM Principles of Jewish Legal Tradition9:30 AM Cafe Ivrit11:30 AM Israel Round Table

Thursday, January 197:30 PM Israeli Movie Night

Friday, January 207:45 PM Zimrat Social Justice Shabbat Service and Presentation of the Gilbert Award

Saturday, January 218:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:30 AM Tiny Tot Shabbat9:30 AM Connie Reiter’s Torah Study9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Sunday, January 228:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today9:00 AM Chavurah Open House

Monday, January 234:00 PM Zumba

Tuesday, January 249:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, January 257:30 PM Sisterhood Book Club

Friday, January 275:30 PM Pre-neg Wine & Cheese6:00 PM Erev/Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Saturday, January 28Rosh Chodesh8:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Sunday, January 298:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today

Monday, January 304:00 PM Zumba Tuesday, January 319:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, February 19:30 AM Cafe Ivrit7:00 PM Blankets of Love

Thursday, February 27:30 PM Jewish Perspectives: Death with Dignity

Friday, February 37:45 PM Shabbat Hallelu in Recognition of Jewish Disability Month

Saturday, February 48:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Sunday, February 58:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today4:00 PM Mostly Music

Monday, February 64:00 PM Zumba

Tuesday, February 79:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, February 87:30 PM Social Action Committee Meeting7:45 PM Youth Learning & Engagement Meeting

Thursday, February 97:30 PM Men’s Club Meeting

Friday, February 10Erev Tu B’Shevat6:00 PM Kehillah Tefillah Shabbat B’Yachad7:45 PM Erev Shabbat Service with Choir

Saturday, February 11Tu B’Shevat8:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat9:30 AM Tiny Tot Shabbat9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Sunday, February 128:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today

Monday, February 134:00 PM Zumba

Tuesday, February 149:30 AM Bible Class

Wednesday, February 159:30 AM Cafe Ivrit11:30 AM Israel Round Table

Friday, February 177:45 PM Zimrat Shabbat Service

Saturday, February 188:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:30 AM Connie Reiter’s Torah Study9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Monday, February 20President’s Day4:00 PM Zumba

Tuesday, February 219:30 AM Bible Class

Thursday, February 237:30 PM Israeli Movie Night

Friday, February 245:30 PM Pre-neg Wine & Cheese6:00 PM Erev/Kabbalat Shabbat Service

Saturday, February 258:15 AM Holy Scrollers9:00 AM Simchat Shabbat9:45 AM Morning Minyan

Sunday, February 26Rosh Chodesh Adar8:45 AM Israel: From Torah to Today

Monday, February 274:00 PM Zumba

Tuesday, February 289:30 AM Bible Class

Please note that Bar/Bat Mitzvah dates are no longer listed on this calendar. See page 3 for this information.In addition, the Early Childhood Education and Religious School calendar can be found on our website at www.tewnj.org.

Donations to Temple Funds - Thank You To Our Generous Donors!

EducationAbe & Selma Benjamin Scholarship Fund Donor In memory ofHannah & Steve Lieberman Rabbi Marcus Burstein

Solomon J. Buchsbaum FundDonor In memory ofElaine Weil Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene BursteinPhyllis Buchsbaum Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel

Donor In honor ofPhyllis Buchsbaum Noah’s Bar Mitzvah, Jackie & Myron Kesselhaut’s Grandson

Creating a Jewish Legacy FundDonor In honor ofRoni & Marc Epstein Gail & Rick Friedman’s daughter Brett’s marriage to Dan Weinberg

Rabbi Charles A. Kroloff Fund for Jewish LearningDonor In memory ofBarbara & Harvey Krohn Audrey Ochs, mother of Lew OchsEllie Gonczlik Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene BursteinSusan & Tal SklarBeth & Marc Rudofsky Dr. Samuel Rappoport, father of Marc Rappoport Donor In honor ofSusan & Tal Sklar Get Well WishesMillie Pollock the birth of Jack Sidney, great grandson of Marjorie LessnerBarbara & Harvey Krohn a speedy recovery for Howard Kessler

Religious School FundDonor In honor ofWendy & Glenn Tucker Brett Frieldman’ s marriage to Dan Weinberg

Scholarship Fund for Educationally Challenged ChildrenDonor In memory ofGail & Manny Erlich Rabbi Marcus Burstein

The Holly E. Wetscher Ma’Ayan Education FundDonor In memory ofDave & Roz Dorlen Rabbi Marcus BursteinLois Mishkin Roz & Dave Dorlen Harlan Martin, husband of Susan Martin

Donor In honor ofAudrey Fisch & Mark Flynn Spencer Jacovini’s Bar MitzvahRoz & Dave Dorlen Linda & Ken Schneider’s 50th Anniversary

General Temple Emanu-El FundsJoyce Tischler Oneg Shabbat & Flower FundDonor In honor ofElizabeth & George Gerson Nanci Pompan becoming WRJ Atlantic District President

Temple FundDonor In memory of Judy Williams Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel Donor In honor ofAbbie Spohrer Howard Kessler speedy recovery

Clergy Discretionary FundsRabbi Sagal’s Discretionary FundDonor In memory ofRever, Rubin & Fried families Allan FriedRosalind & David Dorlen Holly Wetscher Beatrice WetscherWarren & Mitzi Eisenberg Dr. Mervin EisenbergKenneth & Kathi Rosenblum Joe & Enid RosenblumLewis H. Ochs Audrey OchsMolly Cohen Richard L. CohenRenee & David Golush Harlan MartinThe Glasser Foundation Gerald J. GlasserRenee & David Golush Herb SeidelLaurie Meister Anna Gitlin

Donor In honor ofRaymond & Linda Simon Dr. Jason & Dr. Susan Simon & Nathan & SarahRobert & Dyan Lerner Jameson Barrett’s baby namingKathleen Murphy Good healthRichard & Susan Cohen Birth of granddaughter Leia Ryan KasenRenee Simkowitz Speedy recovery to Myra HoffmanRenee & David Golush Brett Friedman’s marriageCharles & Lisa Ostroff Ava Ostroff’s Bat MitzvahMitchell & Deborah Sandak Sarah Sandak’s Bat MitzvahShelley & Saul Leighton Kayla DeRespinis’ Baby NamingAmy & Eric Morrow Sloane Morrow’s Baby NamingThe Ives Family Jordyn Ives’ Bat MitzvahNeil & Suzanne Sherman Samuel Sherman’s Bar MitzvahBarry & Laurie Meister Engagement of Steve & Isabel Berg’s sonRobert & Robin Eisman Samantha Eisman’s Bat Mitzvah

Donor In appreciation Helaine & Danielle Schlar of Rabbi Sagal for Michael’s funeralGary & Julie EngelMatthew & Laura Friedman To Gerald Cantor for his kindness and generosity to our whole familySherry & Andy Krakauer For naming grandson, Jackson Victor KrakauerBetty Seidel

Cantor Novick’s Discretionary FundDonor In memory ofMarcia & Bob Kendler Rabbi Marcus BursteinLewis Ochs Audrey Ochs, mother of Lewis Ochs

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Donations made through December 12, 2016 are listed here. Please look for later contributions in the March/April Bulletin. To make a donation, please contact the Temple office at 908-232-6770.

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Donations to Temple Funds - Thank You To Our Generous Donors!

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Donor In honor ofKathi & Kenneth Rosenblum Cantor Novick granddaughter Emma Jade’s namingLaurie & Matthew Garfinkel & family the birth of Cantor Novick’s granddaughter, EmmaStacy & Adam Burrick Daniel Burrick’s Bar Mitzvah Diane & Jerry Forman & Family the birth of Emma JadeEllen Tilzer & James Tilzer Walter Simon’s BirthdayMitchell & Deborah Sandak Sarah Sandak’s Bat MitzvahAmy Kover & Jeff Lox Eliza Lox’s Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Prosnit’s Discretionary FundDonor In memory ofJanice & Howard Kessler Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine SchlarAlissa Kaye Harlan Martin, husband of Susan MartinMargaret Shaw Ida Shaw

Donor In honor ofStacy &Adam Burrick Daniel Burrick’s Bar Mitzvah Janice & Howard Kessler Pearl Wiener’s grandson Eli’s Bar MitzvahLouise, Jonathan, Benjamin Benjamin Spergel’s Bar Mitzvah& Zachary Spergel Amy Kover & Jeff Lox Eliza Lox’s Bat Mitzvah

Donor In appreciation ofCarly & Cliff Hamilton Harper Hamilton’s baby naming

Rabbi Smiley’s Discretionary FundDonor In honor ofIsabel & Steven Berg Birth of Eliana Alix LeightonEd Lerner & Maralyn LiebermanScott, Jacqueline, Ethan & Zach JaffeeJane & Al Wolin

Cantor Rubel’s Discretionary FundDonor In honor ofStacy & Adam Burrick Daniel Burrick’s Bar Mitzvah Louise, Jonathan, Benjamin Benjamin’s Bar Mitzvah& Zachary Spergel Mitchell & Deborah Sandak Sarah Sandak’s Bat MitzvahAmy Kover & Jeff Lox Eliza Lox’s Bat MitzvahSuzanne & Neil Sherman Sam Sherman’s Bar Mitzvah

Social Action Caring Community FundDonor In memory ofSylvia & Howard Cohen Rabbi Marcus BursteinIsabel & Steven BergMaralyn Lieberman & Edward LernerPhyllis BengalSylvia & Howard Cohen Audrey Ochs, mother of Lew OchsHarriet & Darren Schulman Harlan MartinBarbara & Robert Koppel Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Audrey Ochs, mother of Lewis Ochs

Donor In honor ofIsabel & Steven Berg Brett Friedman’s marriage to Dan WeinbergSusan & Tal Sklar the birth of Susan & Robert Fuhrman’s granddaughterSue Shusman the Bar Mitzvah of Michael Weil, grandson of Carolyn WeilIsabel & Steven Berg the birth of Eleanor Anne, daughter of Lisa Seliger & Jeremy Keenan

Harris & Sally Gilbert Fund for Social JusticeDonor In memory of Marion & Mark Burger Sherman PerrBetty Kaplan Herb Seidel, husband of Betty SeidelBetty Kaplan, Mark Berger Florence Witzburg mother of Gail & Family Brucker & Martin Witzburg

Donor In honor ofBetty Kaplan Tony Williams’ 80th Birthday Sylvia & Howard Cohen in your new home

Jacqueline Hope Lewis Memorial Fund Donor In memory ofVivian & Irwin Davidson Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar

Mandy Reichman FundDonor In memory ofMarcy & Michael Lechner Rose Brown, mother of Sharon Spirn, Grandmother of Jennifer & Ben Spirn Liz Shapiro Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar Andi & Howard WienerBetty Kaplan Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene BursteinSusan & Peter Klein Cindy & Stan GerschJacie & Arnie Civins Enid & Jerome RosenblumLewis Ochs Audrey Ochs, mother of Lew OchsCarrie & Fred Polak Elaine & David CookBarbara & Jerry CrownLiz ShapiroAndi & Howard WienerSusan & Tal SklarDeena & Lew Ochs Harlan Martin, husband of Susan MartinSusan & Peter Klein Susan Balon, sister-in-law of Nanci Pompan Mary Edelson, mother of Kathi Wolder Esther Marks, mother of Steven Marks Marcia Barcan, sister-in-law of Steve BarcanThe Diamond Family Dina Widman, mother of Paul WidmanDon Fallon Mandy Reichman My wife Suzann FallonSusan & Peter Klein Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel Honey Sussman

Donor In honor ofMarcia & Daniel Brett Friedman’s marriage, daughter of Gail & Eric Friedman Max Lazar’s engagement, son of Marcy & Scott LazarJacie & Arnie Civins the birth of Ruby Samantha Barnett, Granddaughter of Cindy & Stan Gersch

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Donations to Temple Funds - Thank You To Our Generous Donors!

Mandy Reichman Fund, ContinuedPam & Chas Bernstein Michael Schlar, husband of Helaine Schlar Audrey Ochs, Mother of Lew OchsEllen & Philip Krevsky

Susan & Peter Klein Marcy & Scott Lazar’s Son Max’s engagement to Aileen Aylward Margaret & Randy Kahn’s son Brett marriage to Robyn Glessner Gail & Eric Friedman’s daughter, Brett’s marriage to Dan Weinberg Sylvia & Howard Cohen’s new home Tony Williams’ milestone birthdayBarbara & Jerry Crown Nanci Pompan becoming WRJ Atlantic District PresidentSusan & Peter Klein Gloria Feiher’s hard work

The Mandy Reichman Feeding Program has been generously supported during these months by:Pam and Rob RedikerArlene SternTerry and Richard KlossMr and Mrs Joel WaksmanLois Yuroco and Rick ButosElizabeth ShapiroRaya and Ed WarnerMarion and Melvin LandewHillary and Brian KaplanCharlotte GelfandLechner FamilyJoan BiedellJennifer & David HoffmanNanci Pompan

The Adam Bengal Housing the HomelessDonor In honor ofTerri & Rick Kloss Brett Friedman’s marriage to Dan Weinberg

MusicLaura Holland Music Shabbat FundDonor In memory ofJohn Levy Marsha Cohen Al D. Finkelstein Choir FundDonor In memory ofGladys Willson Enid RosenblumInna & Len Rutberg Clara Laufbaum, mother of Deena Ochs

Shabbat Hallelu/Simchat Shabbat Fund in Memory of David KopelmanDonor In memory ofCharlotte Gelfand Audrey Bloch, Grandmother of Rabbi Prosnit

Youth Programs Jyl Skolnick Scholarship FundDonor In memory ofSusan & Larry Cohen Jyl SkolnickGene Rosner Esther Marks, mother of Steve MarksBrenda & Ira Skolnick Harlan Martin, husband of Susan Martin Jerry Weisman, brother of Ellen Rosenzweig Rabbi Marcus Burstein, son of Arlene Burstein Carol & Gene Rosner Harlan MartinBonnie Vogel Donor In honor ofBrenda & Ira Skolnick Paul Marks’s motherMichael Cohen Stan Nathanson’s thoughtful gesture

Youth FundDonor In memory ofSylvia & Howard Cohen Allan Fink, father of Helene Coustan

Donor In appreciation ofDonna & Ted Smiley Jackie & Jonathan Bass’ hospitality

Jeff & Eleanor Peris Camp Scholarship FundDonor In memory ofJeff & Eleanor Peris Harlan Martin Herb Seidel, husband of Betty Seidel

You Can Make a Donation to a Temple Fund ONLINE!

Make a tribute donation quickly and easily online at www.tewnj.org/tributedonation

Temple Emanu-El offers many opportunities to remember a loved one, honor a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the birth of a child, a wedding, or show your appreciation for someone. A full listing of all Temple Funds can be found online at www.tewnj.org/donate/tributes, in your Men’s Club Journal, or stop by the Temple office.

If you prefer, you may also make a donation by contacting the Temple Office at 908-232-6770.

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