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Vol. 65 No. 13 February 22, 2002 - 11 Adar, 5762

Rabbi Kenneth Brickman - Cantor Larisa A verbakh

Friday, February 22nd ........................................ 8:00 pm Candle Blessing Kiddush Prayer

Torah Study "Shabbat Zachor - The Sabbath to Remember"

Saturday, February 23rd ....... , .................... ' ......... .1 0:00 am

Haftarah Reading: Sanford Gatov Kiddush

Friday, March 1 st ............................................. 8:00 pm Candle Blessing _ Kiddush Prayer

Rabbi Brickman will Speak

Saturday, March 2nd ........... .. ............ ... ........... l0:00 am Haftarah Reading Kiddush

Affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations

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PURIM PASTA PARTY '·:, . SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2002

5:00 PM

$5.00 per adult - Children (under age 13) Free Reservations required by Tuesday, February 19

If you enjoyed our Temple Chanukah party, you will not want to miss our Purim Pasta Party, featuring a . delicious pasta supper, the premiere performance of the Purim story presented by our volunteer choir under the direction of Cantor Averbakh, plenty of Purim· .... songs, and of course p,?ppy, prune and other Hamantaschen.

Everyone is encouraged to come in costume, and that. means everyone, adults included. If you don't think " you can fInd ·a costume, just look through your clOset I

and find tpat ou~flt that you cannot believe ydu on:2e' I' •

wore:" Call the Temple office today and make your ". ! .• r.e~er;v.ations, 20 i -333-422:9. ' 0"

YARD SALE UPDATE

We greatfully acknowledge the following individuals, whose generous contributions have made our Yard (of carpet) Sale a success and greatly enhanced the beauty of the Nickelspom Social Hall:

Allan Bardack Phyllis Barison Ceil Bauer Anne & Muttsie Blaustein Shirley Bouer Evelyn Brauer Robert Canter Beverly & Mark Cavanagh Philip Chesler Kimberly & Stuart Cohen Irma Daniel Blanche Dohrman Karen & Jay Edelman Karen & GeofElkind Sandy & Buddy Frank Regine & Sid Friedman Howard Gordon Robyn & Frank Granizo Lenore & Murray Greiman Hortense Gutmann Shirley Haar Molly Heitner Irene Hersberg Freda Hofstetter Rita & Leonard Hornstein Edith Horowitz Kimberly Janis Craig Kaplan Esther Krieger Jeanette Lewin

Ruth Lubow Marjorie Lubowsky Rose Lubowsky John Lyon Evelyn Malzberg Bettianne & Hal Marcus Madeline & Iz Mazer Sara Miller Sara Colker & Joe Moskowitz Miriam Nickelspom Helen & Joe Pfeifer Shirley & Elliott Porte Irwin Rosen Sylvia Rosman Nancy & Nathan Sambul Elaine & Harry Sandlaufer Robin & Alex Schkrutz Martha Schonberg Betty Schuchman Carrie & Howard Sklower Miriam & Sol Swerdlofl' Eric Terry Fanny Tilton Helen Weil Maurice Weinberg Abraham Wellen Mark Werner Rebecca & Milton Wiener Myrtle Wildberg Rosemary Todaro/Arthur Zigman

If you have not yet made a contribution to our yard sale, it is not too late. Send your check in today!

SOPHIE GRQIIBAOM 'l'BIBtlTE rmm Contributions have been received:

In memory of beloved husband, Dr. Solomon Hirsch to Sarah Hirsch from: Rita Druz

In memory of beloved mother, Minna Barison to Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell Becker from: Rita Druz

In memory of your beloved father, to Mr. & Mrs. Allan Glou from: Ruth Lubow

In memory of beloved mother, Anne Greenfield to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Weltz from: Sara Miller

In memory of your beloved father, to Mrs. Sarafae Dear from: Sara Miller * * * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * *

BIR'l'JIA I'RItmENURG FLOIIIl\ rmm . Contributions have been received:

In memory of beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Samuel Zucker by Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Hollenberg, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Hilliard, Jeffrey Alan and David Sean Hilliard

In memory of beloved mother, Jennie Tannenbaum by Alice Willis

In memory of beloved husband, Dr. Irving Marshall by Dr. Ethel G. Lawner In memory of beloved mother-in-law and

grandmother, Blanche Shapiro from: Leon Zucker, Monte, Beth, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rachlin and Skylar • * * * * • • * * * * * * • * • * * * *

' UPR' ltND HU: SCJlNErD WSle rmm Contributions have been received:

In honor of Simon Healey, grandson of Judy & Ben Kaplan, on the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah from: Shirley Haar

In honor of Sara Ruth, granddaughter of Miriam & Sol Swerdloff, on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah from:

Ruth Lubow Myrtle Wildberg

In honor of Frances Yeston, on the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah from: Irma & Seymour Jordan

In memory of Helene Papick, beloved wife of Jerry Papick from: Shirley & Elliott Porte * * * * * * * * • • • * * * * * * • *

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A contribution have been received in memory of beloved brother-in-law, William Bauer, beloved sister, Esther Shak and beloved brother-in-law, Alexander Shak by Ceil Bauer * • * * * * * • * • * • * * * * * * •

tlWDS XOO The Temple acknowledges with gratitude generous contributions from:

Sara McHugh and Stuart Lutz; Evelyn Brauer, in memory of beloved

si.ster, Sonya Kornreich to Mrs. Beverly Garner and Family • * * * * * * • * * * * * * * * * * *

'II I 1 Plsm HI!jI«>JUAL LIBRARY rmm A contribution has been received in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of your son, Adam, to Jill & Tom Rosen from: Toby & Harold Rosen

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Contributions have been received from: Charlotte Fischer, in honor of the

Bat Mitzvah of her granddaughter, Anna Lynn Fischer Muttsie & Ann Blaustein and Family,

in honor of their granddaughter, Aliya Rose Zlotkin, for her beautiful Bat Mitzvah and to Rabbi Brickman, Cantor Averbakh and the Temple for the warmth and beauty of the day * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

ADA GAR¥ONJW. HAPPX DAY rmm Contributions have been received:

In honor of your 60'h Wedding Anniversary to Lenore & Murray Greiman from: Sara Miller In honor of a Speedy Get Well to

Fanny Tilton from: Christine Montefiore Phyllis Barison Temple Beth-El Sisterhood

In honor of a Speedy Recovery to Phyllis Raskin from:

Betty Berger Ruth Zimmerman

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of your grandson, Simon Healey to Judy & Ben Kaplan from: Miriam Nickelsporn In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of your

grandson, Alexander Weston to Evelyn Brauer from:

Judy & Ben Kaplan Myrtle Wildberg Miriam Nickelsporn Shirley Haar

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter, Sara Ruth. to Miriam & Sol Swerdloff from:

Sandy & Buddy Frank Bea Kaplan Miriam Nickelsporn Shirley Haar Phyllis Barison

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of your son, Alexander Weston to Mr. & Mrs. John Weston from: Myrtle Wildberg

In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter, to Mr . & Mrs. Martin Goldberg from:

Miriam Nickelsporn Bea Kaplan

In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of your son Simon to Mr. & Mrs. John Healey from: Bea Rubin

In honor of your Special Birthday to Alice Willis from: Irene Hersberg * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * •

FROM THE RABBI Our President, Irwin Rosen, Karen Elkind and I had the privilege of representing Temple Beth-EI at the opening of an exciting new exhibit at the Liberty Science Center. The exhibit is called, "TRUTH/LA VERDAD," and confronts the visitors' preconceived notions of "The Truth" in science and culture. The exhibit, which runs until May 5,2002, examines truth as it relates to our points of view, exploring the manner in which bias and even prejudice have shaped scientific beliefs throughout history. Guests to the exhibit will encounter sometimes controversial, but always compelling challenges to their own beliefs. Thirty-eight exhibits are divided into four areas: Point of View, Health, One Race and Prejudice. The exhibit is presented by Fleet Bank, and has been endorsed by religious leaders throughout the state and by the ADL. We hope that children and adults will take the time to visit this extraordinary new exhibit. Discount coupons for LSC admissions have been sent out to our religious school families and are available on the table in the foyer of our Temple social hall.

SPEAKING OF TRUTH ... In reality, Purim is the holiday on which Jews traditionally exchange gifts, not Chanukah. In Hebrew the gifts are called "shalach manot." These gifts usually include hamantaschen and other baked goods, fresh or dried fruits, wine or juice and other sweets. Why not try this custom this year? Create trays or baskets of "shalach manot" and deliver them to family and friends. Children can also deliver "shalach manot" in costume. We are also encouraged to send presents to the needy in the form of donations to organizations that help the poor, like soup kitchens, food pantries, and homeless shelters.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS Delivering "Shalach Manot" Purim packages to homebound senior citizens has become an annual project for our Religious School students. Performing this ''mitzvah'' enables our students to reach out to our community to help our neighbors celebrate Purim. All families with children are invited to join us in performing this "mitzvah." We will gather in the Temple House at 9:30 am on Sunday, February 24 to assemble the Purim packages and then go out to make the deliveries. We need both parents and children for this program, and this year we will need everyone's assistance since we have nearly 30 deliveries to make to various neighborhoods in the city. If you have any questions or need more information, please call Rabbi Brickman, 201-333-4229. This year, make your Purim a happier occasion by sharing the joy of the holiday with others.

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE PASSOVER APPEAL Passover occurs exactly one month after Purim, so if we are about to celebrate Purim, Passover cannot be far behind. As Passover approaches, we remind you that the Jewish Family and Counseling Service needs our help in order to provide Passover food for the needy in our community. Each year, the need increases, and this year will be no exception, especially in light of the fact that many younger families will need our help, because ofthe economic aftermath of September 11. Please send your contribution to the Temple now! Checks should be made payable to "JF"&CS Passover and Relief Fund" and should be sent to the Temple office. We also hope you will be available to help distribute the food just before Passover. Details about the delivery will be available in our next "Temple Bulletin."

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