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Schedule of Services

S’lichot Saturday, September 21 9:00 PM Service and Reception

Erev Rosh HaShanah Sunday, September 29 8:00 PM Service in the Ross Sanctuary

First Day Rosh HaShanah Monday, September 30 10:00 AM Service in the Ross Sanctuary

10:00 AM Fourth and Fifth Grade Family Service By Reservation Only in the Brody Youth Lounge

11:30 AM Infants through Third Grade Family Service

By Reservation Only in the Brody Youth Lounge

1:00 PM Tashlich

Second Day Rosh HaShanah Tuesday, October 1 10:00 AM Service in the Ross Sanctuary Child Care provided for Three years through Third Grade By Reservation Only

Memorial Service at B’nai Abraham Memorial Park Sunday, October 6 12:00 PM Memorial Service

Yom Kippur Tuesday, October 8 7:30 PM Kol Nidre Service in the Ross Sanctuary

Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 9 10:00 AM Service in the Ross Sanctuary

10:00 AM Fourth and Fifth Grade Family Service By Reservation Only in the Brody Youth Lounge

11:30 AM Infants through Third Grade Family Service

By Reservation Only in the Brody Youth Lounge

1:00 PM Meditation period

2:30 PM Healing Service

3:30 PM Minchah

4:30 PM approx. Yizkor (followed by Neilah, Maariv, Havdalah)

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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS

As of July 22, 2019

MAZEL TOV

Sandra & David Bohrer, son, Jack, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Nancy & Richard Dinar, grandson, Mason Riley Dinar, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Steve Delman, granddaughter, Zahava Shaw, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Elaine & Stan Shapiro, grandson, Aidan Shapiro, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Robyn & Mark Licht, on the engagement of the son Andrew Kenny to Lindsay Rosenberg

Stacey & Marc Rosenberg, on the marriage of their daughter, Rachel to Michael Goldenberg

Susan & Alan Hammer, on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

Nancy & Bob Eskow, on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

Leslie & Jay Mayesh, on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

Karen & David Klugman, birth of their new granddaughter, Molly Olivia Klugman

Sharon & Mark Ingber, birth of their new granddaughter, Molly Olivia Klugman

Carol & Mel Keating, birth of their new grandson, Spencer Louis Keating

Arleen Lichtenstein, birth of her new granddaughter, Claire Hazel Wenocur

Amy & Barry Rothman, new grandson, Henry Max Milsky

Jennifer & David Stein, birth of their new son Kyle James Stein

CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF

Ellen Foster mother, Muriel Strober

The Davidson Family Jeffrey Davidson

Mark Rosenbaum mother, Marian Rosenbaum

Peter Rosenbaum grandmother, Marian Rosenbaum

Jill Krasnove grandmother, Marian Rosenbaum

Roslyn & Michael Fink son, Eric Fink

Dana Tenebaum father, Alan Colon

Rabbi Vaisberg & Rabbi Dantowitz will

participate in this Tisha B’Av Observance.

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TBA ANNUAL GIVING—PARTNERS IN LEADERSHIP 2019-2020

We are excited to report that last year’s Annual Giving—Partners in Leadership program was a huge success. Temple B'nai Abraham is strong, both financially and socially, and we have you, the members, to thank for reaching our goal.

Pledges payments are due: February 29, 2020.

Your support of Temple B'nai Abraham is of great value, and it is our goal to make it rewarding as well. Listed below are the various levels of giving. Tzedakah is part of the Jewish way of life. We thank you in advance for your participation in TBA's Annual Giving program. Let's ALL support Temple B'nai Abraham to-gether and be Partners in Leadership!

Merle H. Kalishman & Julie Silbermann

Co-Chairs, TBA Annual Giving—Partners in Leadership Committee

TBA Annual Giving — Partners in Leadership As of July 22, 2019

President’s Circle

Sherry & L. Robert Lieb

Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum

Trudy & Fredric Slater

Torah Circle

Nancy & Richard Dinar

Bernice & Kenneth Garbade

Ellen & David Hyman

Leslie & Jay Mayesh

1853 Society

Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz

Nancy & Ken Bernstein

Drs. Susan & Bruce Greene

Merle & Marty Kalishman

Eileen & Jeffrey Klein

Rabbi’s Circle

Caren & Herbert Ford

Harriet & Marvin Kirschner

Ellen & Peter Klein

Judy & Eric Perlmutter

Marian & David Rocker

Regina & Jeffrey Roth

Mitzvah Circle

Jaryn & Ronnie Bloom

Ruth M. Dolinko

Barbara Drench

Jayne & James Jacoby

Julie & Gregg Klein

Cindy & Shawn Klein

Debbie & Wayne Locke

Alyce Sands Miller

Staci & Glen Weiss

Marjorie Yonteff

Marjie & Scott Zucker

Circle of Friends

Phyllis & Barry Becker

Helen Farber

Marsha & Steven Fiske

Bonnie & Keith Gurland

Barbara & Warren Klein

Antoinette & Michael Koenig

Barbara & Barrett Kolton

Jessica & Jay Kooper

Richard A. Kosson

Ilene & Paul Lieberman

Brandi & Arthur Podnos

Renee & Edward Rosenthal

Luba & Mark Schonwetter

Barbara Weisenfeld

Naomi Zeitel

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HIGH HOLY DAYS 5780 INFORMATION

TICKETS: Tickets will be mailed the week of September 16 to members in good standing.

Please note: All children through age 29 will be issued tickets automatically and mailed with Membership

tickets.

Good standing- Dues and Building Fund paid in full by August 31. Members with approved

payment arrangements must be current with their schedule. Special arrangements may be made

in confidence by calling Gail Milchman, Executive Director at the Temple office, 973-994-2290 ex-

tension 215.

Guest Tickets: Are available for relatives for a donation of $136 per ticket for all High Holy Day services and will be mailed with membership tickets. If you require guest tickets,* please complete the form online @ www.tbanj.org by September 4. *Should your relative be a member in good standing of a synagogue, please contact the office for details

regarding a complimentary ticket.

PARKING: Parking locations and information will be provided with your High Holy Day Tickets.

HANDICAPPED DRIVERS

Handicapped parking is for handicapped drivers only.

Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Temple office at tbainfo@tbanj.org or 973-994-2290.

All cars must display a state issued handicapped permit.

Reserved handicapped parking spaces will be released by 10:30 AM.

Professional traffic directors have been engaged to expedite parking. Please follow their directions for

your safety.

HEARING IMPAIRED: The Ross Sanctuary is equipped with an audio-assist system. Equipment is lim-

ited―contact the Temple office to reserve a head set at 973-994-2290 or tbainfo@tbanj.org.

HANDICAPPED SEATING: Please contact the Temple office to reserve a seat.

USHERING: Ushers assist in making services meaningful and pleasant for everyone. The first day of Rosh

HaShanah, Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur morning require a large team of ushers. We encourage you to give

of your time and volunteer to usher at one of these services. Contact Debbie Meron at dmeron@tbanj.org

or online at www.tbanj.org.

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ANNUAL SOCIAL ACTION FOOD DRIVE

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GRILL THE RABBI...A GREAT SUCCESS

Miriam Palmer-Sherman with her husband TBA Senior Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg

Ways and Means Co-Chairs Illana Lebersfeld & Erica Facktor spearheaded and chaired the event

Marvin & Myrna Wertheimer with Lori Rosenbaum checking into the BBQ with Tara Heyderman, Membership Co-Chair &

Ruth Ross, Social Action Co-Chair Beautiful summer décor created by the BBQ Committee

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GRILL THE RABBI...A GREAT SUCCESS

Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg meeting TBA members Marsha Fiske, TBA President Bruce Greene &

Steven Fiske with Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg

Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg speaking to the guests at the BBQ

Peter Rosenbaum, Men’s Club Co–President, Rob Blumhof, Jason Lebersfeld, Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg & Bryce Facktor

enjoying the event

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Save the date

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

6:30 PM

TEMPLE B’NAI ABRAHAM

JOIN US TO CELEBRATE SHABBAT

AND

THE INSTALLATION OF

RABBI DAVID Z. VAISBERG

WATCH FOR DETAILS COMING SOON!

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All funds as of July 22, 2019 KULWIN EDUCATION FUND Micheline & Stuart Abelson Randi & Marc Berson Barbara & Scott Birnbaum Arlene & Richard Bookbinder Terry & Denis Bovin Beth & Kenneth Friedman Terri & Mark Friedman Andrea & Warren Grover Susan & Alan Hammer Ellen & Peter Klein Bette & Stan Kurzweil Carlos Lejneiks Ellen & Richard Lincer Jane & Alan Mark Eileen & Marc Mellman Marian & David Rocker Julie & M. Steven Silbermann Ethel & Bob Singer In honor of the birth of Harris Caldwell Cohen Myra Cohen In honor of Leo Facher and Miles Facher be-coming B’nai Mitzvah Judy & Stewart Colton CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Rabbi Kulwin for a Refuah Shleima Eileen Greenberg In memory of Phyllis Miller’s daughter Sandy Beverly Slater In memory of his mother, Ellen Barbara Hecht Gary S. Hecht ONE FAMILY FUND In honor the 50th wedding anniversary of San-di & Mark Rosenbaum In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Nancy & Bob Eskow In honor of the birth of Erez Liam Meron Tompkins In honor of Mason Dinar’s Bar Mitzvah In memory of Muriel Strober In memory of Jeffrey Davidson Julie & Max Silbermann In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum Barbara Z. Silber

In honor of the birth of Erez Liam Meron Tompkins Alyce Miller Jill & Tom Jeszeck In memory of Muriel Strober Ginny & Jeff Roth In honor of the birth of Davina Gal Bernstein In honor of the birth of Beau Samuel Robinson In honor of Jill Nordin becoming a Bat Mitzvah In honor of Lindsay Rosenbaum be-coming a Bat Mitzvah In honor of the birth of Spencer Louis Keating In honor of the birth of Lily Rae Pack In honor of Mason Riley Dinar becoming a Bar Mitzvah In memory of Donald Paul Lan Merle & Marty Kalishman In memory of Marian Rosenbaum Nancy & Richard Dinar Mady & Harold Hoffman In memory of Jeffrey Davidson Elaine & Bob Zakarin Stacy & Steve Novich Pamela & Gregg Adelsheimer Sue & Peter Jackowitz In memory of Eric Fink Debbie & Scott Siegel Lisa & Steven Perlman Susan & Kenny Samson FLORENCE L. BERKOWITZ FUND In memory of Alan Colon Justin Hirschtritt & Steven Horn CARING CONNECTIONS In honor of Mason Dinar becoming a Bar Mitzvah Evelyn & Amos Gern SHEILA GROSSMAN EARLY SCHOOL FUND In memory of Barry Dolinko In memory of Nancy Rubin’s brother In honor of the birth of Lara Jade Levine In honor of Alvin S. Trenk’s 90th birthday Trudy & Fred Slater In memory of Marian Rosenbaum The Silber Family

THE FREDERICK W. KAMIS EARLY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Alan Colon Lori & Zachary Rosenbaum JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Muriel Strober Joan & Pete Schofel Barbara & Dan Kaplan Brandi & Arty Podnos In memory of Myron Kronish Barbara & Dan Kaplan In memory of Eric Fink Justin Hirschtritt & Steven Horn ELLEN & PETER KLEIN GARDEN FLOWER FUND In honor of the birth of Erez Liam Meron Tompkins In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Barry & Ellen Wagenberg In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum In memory of Marian Rosenbaum In honor of Aidan Shapiro becoming a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Zahava Shaw becoming a Bat Mitzvah In honor of the marriage of Rachel Rosenberg & Michael Goldenberg Ellen & Peter Klein ALBERT MEINHARDT FUND FOR LEARNING In memory of Muriel Strober Elena & Ed Meinhardt PRAYERBOOK FUND In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Sandi & Mark Rosenbaum In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Leslie & Jay Mayesh In memory of Richard Gillman Merle & Marty Kalishman

GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

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GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

YAHRZEIT FUND

It is a traditional duty of Jews to recite Kaddish for a deceased parent, child, spouse, or sibling (daily during the first year, annually thereafter on the anniversary of death). We thank those who have contributed to the Yahrzeit Fund in memory of their loved ones. May their memories forever be for a blessing…

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IN THE COMMUNITY

TEMPLE SPONSOR

300 East Northfield Road

Livingston, New Jersey 07039

mailing address: PO Box 46, Livingston, NJ 07039

www.tbanj.org

Temple 973.994.2290 Fax: 973.994.1838

The Early School 973.994.7016 Fax: 973.994.7999

Jewish Learning 973.994.3950 Fax: 973.994.7999

Program (K-12)

August 2019

The Temple B’nai Abraham Bulletin is published monthly.

Online at www.tbanj.org

Bruce H. Greene, D.O., President

Jeffrey Klein, Vice President Scott Loventhal, Vice President

Stacey Rosenberg,, Vice President Kenneth Starr, Vice President

Isabella Fiske, Secretary Tara Heyderman, Asst. Secretary

Carey Gertler, Treasurer Craig Kantor, Assist. Treasurer

Julie A. Silbermann, Immediate Past President

Jakob B. Halpern, Counsel

David Z. Vaisberg, Rabbi

Faith Joy Dantowitz, Rabbi

Jessica Epstein, Cantor

Clifford M. Kulwin, Rabbi Emeritus

Lee Coopersmith, Cantor Emeritus

Gail Milchman, Executive Director

Debbie Aronson Ziering, Director of Early Childhood Education

Melissa G. Weiner, Director of Jewish Learning

Tina Greenberg, Communications Coordinator

AUGUST 2019 SERVICES

Friday, August 2 5:45 PM Pre–Oneg 6:30 PM Summer Shabbat Service, outdoors on the Patio in the Denburg Garden, weather permitting. Saturday, August 3 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Matot-Masei 10:00 AM Shabbat Service Friday, August 9 5:45 PM Pre–Oneg 6:30 PM Summer Shabbat Service, outdoors on the Patio in the Denburg Garden, weather permitting. Saturday, August 10 Erev Tisha B’Av 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Devarim 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Friday, August 16 5:45 PM Pre–Oneg 6:30 PM Summer Shabbat Service, outdoors on the Patio in the Denburg Garden, weather permitting. Saturday, August 17 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Vaetchanan 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, August 23 5:45 PM Pre–Oneg 6:30 PM Summer Shabbat Service, outdoors on the Patio in the Denburg Garden, weather permitting. Saturday, August 24 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Ekev 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Friday, August 30 6:30 PM Shabbat Service Saturday, August 31 9:00 AM Parashat HaShavuah: Re’eh 10:00 AM Shabbat Morning Service Brett Stecklow, son of Laurie & Robert Stecklow, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Jacob Stecklow, son of Laurie & Robert Stecklow, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah.