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From the Rabbi’s Desk

THE BULLETINFEBRUARY/MARCH 2015

Temple Am EchadThe South Shore Reform Congregation

One People ~ One Place

www.am-echad.org

Jazz Shabbat ServiceFriday, March 20

at 7:30 PM“Sing n’ Swing” with RabbiJacob, Cantor Korobow,

Accompanist David Close,the Volunteer Choir &

Professional JazzMusicians!

It’s A Hit Every Year!Don’t Miss It!

The BBC wrote a lengthy piece on the origin of apopular tradition in Vienna, the New Year’s concert ofthe Vienna Philharmonic. This concert is so popular thatit has evolved into three shows to accommodate thedemand for tickets. The most popular and the originalperformance, New Year’s Day, prices its tickets at $1,300 a piece althoughmany obtain their tickets through ticket brokers at a further premium. Theprogram is always Johann Strauss along with his three sons and their contemporaries. The inaugural concert was held in 1939 when the Nazis held controlof the Austrian State. The thinking was that a nationally broadcast concertwould unite the country better, giving the Nazis stronger control over thepopulace. Before the Nazis, Strauss and his sons were spoken of with a bitof a sneer by their descendent Austrian kin but these annual concerts refurbished their legacies. The annual concert was so popular that theNazis began broadcasting in Germany as well. The Nazis are well and gone. Enduring and expanded, the New Year’sconcert has become an anticipated yearly tradition. The December 30th

concert is filled with military personnel in the balcony who spend theirmilitary service as international peacekeepers across the globe. What wasonce a tool to control a population has instead become a symbol of historical pride of a nation. Vienna is still not the friendliest place for Jews in Europe but 16,000Jews live in the city. The Jewish neighborhood is quiet and mostly ignored.Johann Strauss has Jewish ancestry, which Nazi Propaganda MinisterJoseph Goebbels kept suppressed. Not anymore. More pointedly, theorchestra has revoked six medals it awarded to Nazi collaborators. Theorchestra has worked hard to reinvent and allowed independent historiansto study its archives of the time period, a recent development. Patterns ofJew hatred were firmly ensconced during the Hapsburg Empire and progressive attitudes are slower to develop in Vienna than in other parts ofEurope. Even so, the reclamation of the New Year’s Day concert for thepeople from its origins is a welcome marker of progress.

~ Rabbi Glenn Jacob

Looking Forward to GreatAm Echad Programs!

2/8-9:Trash to Treasures2/28: Journal Dinner Dance3/8: First of the Jewish

Film Series3/21: Comedy Night3/29: Second in Jewish Film Series

And many more to come!Check the e-blasts for information!

Friday, February 6 7:30 PMFamily Shabbat Service

Led by Grades 4, 5 & 6Saturday, February 7 9 AMTorah Study & Service Friday, February 13 8 PMVisual T’fillah Shabbat Service Saturday, February 14 9 AMTorah Study & Service Friday, February 20 8 PMShabbat ServiceSaturday, February 21 9 AMTorah Study & Service Friday, February 27 8 PMMen’s Club Shabbat ServiceSaturday, February 28 9 AMTorah Study & Service Friday, March 6 7:30 PMFamily Shabbat ServiceSaturday, March 7___ 9 AMTorah Study & Service Friday, March 13__ 8 PMShabbat Service Saturday, March 14Torah Study 9 AMShabbat Service and 10 AMBat Mitzvah of Felicia Guglielmo,daughter of Corey & Joseph Guglielmo

Friday, March 20_ 7:30 PMJazz Shabbat ServiceSaturday, March 21 9 AMTorah Study & Service Friday, March 27_ _ 8 PMShabbat ServiceSaturday, March 28_ _ 9 AMTorah Study & Service

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“Salon at Am Echad”Join us for

informal dialogues&

thought-provoking discussionsSundays at 10:30 AM

February 1 & 22, March 15, April 12***********

New Adult Ed ProgramEveryone Welcome!

“Read with the Rabbi”A Book Review

“For the Relief of Unbearable Urges”

WednesdaysFebruary 4, 11 & 25 @ 7:30 PM

Micky Friedman and Paul Kantrowitz, Chairs

First, let us say that we hope everyone had aHappy New Year. We hope the New Year bringsgood health and peace to all. On Sunday, January 25, Men’s Club had aspecial breakfast featuring Adam Rubin, ESPNMets Correspondent, as guest speaker.

Tuesday night, February 10, there will be adinner meeting with Stanislo Pugliese, Professor of History atHofstra, as our guest speaker. And don’t miss the Men’s ClubShabbat service on Friday, February 27. Tuesday night, March 10, will be a dinner meeting withLonnie Ostrow, Publicist, as our guest speaker. As always, Men’s Club is looking forward to supporting theexciting upcoming Temple events: the Journal Dinner Dance aswe honor Alan Paskoff and Stephen Miller, and Comedy Night.

~ Bill Stein and Steve Honig, Men’s Club Co-Presidents

Men’s Club Moments

Men’s Club Shabbat ServiceFriday, February 27 at 8 PM

Rehearsal will be Tuesday, February 24, following theMen’s Club Board Meeting.

Contact Steve Honig for information at 481-7150.

President’s MessageAs you read this column, the Journal Gala

committee will be working on the finalpreparations for what is sure to be a fantastic evening. We decided to experi-ment this year and do things a little differ-ently. We are having the event earlier in theyear so that we do not interfere with otherprograms like our second annual Golf and

Tennis Day in early June. That was such a great time lastyear for everyone, including those that only joined us fordinner, that we have decided to run it again. We alsochanged the Journal event from a Sunday brunch to aSaturday evening dance. We hope that it will be anotherfun evening for the entire Temple family to relax and havea good time. As both president and an honoree, I want tothank Jack Gingold, Bruce Rabinowitz and their entirecommittee for all of their hard work and dedication. The journal celebration has often only honored theoutgoing president but this year we added a second honoree. In choosing Steve Miller, we picked someonewho has tirelessly worked for what is best about AmEchad. In championing the Feed the Hungry program,Steve has attracted a wide array of congregants to partici-pate in serving the larger needs of our community. I amproud to share this evening with him. Most of you may not realize this but there is also athird honoree which is Temple Am Echad itself. By sup-porting the journal, you are not only recognizing whatSteve and I have done but also all of the wonderful thingsabout Am Echad. If you have not done so already, pleaserespond that you will be joining us at the event. If yourschedule does not permit or if the travel is too much for thesnowbirds, please consider other ways that you can supportthe event. I hope to see a full ballroom. There are many other events that will be taking placein the coming months. Our annual film series, the musicalShabbats and Second Seder are just a few. These are allevents that are open to the larger community so pleaseinvite family and friends. Of course, our Torah Restorationproject is also continuing in all of its forms. Many of ushave already had the opportunity to learn with our scribe.There will be additional opportunities to explore the Torahand its meaning to the Jewish people, Am Echad and toeach of us individually. Look for additional information onall of these programs. Finally, let me thank all of you who dedicate time toparticipate in meetings, come to events, bring your chil-dren to our school or join us for services. It is because ofall of you that Am Echad will continue to grow.

~ Alan J. Paskoff

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Cantor’s CornerSo if you were wondering, I managed

to make it through my new grandsonMax’s bris without fainting. All went welland since his birth on December 2, Maxhas gained three pounds and grown from18½ to 21½ inches!

I wanted to take a few moments toreflect on an article I recently read fromthe Washington Post by Lisa Miller. The

headline read “Young Jews Rebelling Against PayingDues.” It focused on the fact that many young people areunwilling to deal with the dues-paying model of synagoguemembership. Obviously, this is not a new issue. Numerous articleshave appeared over the last several years in Reform JudaismMagazine (among many other publications) about duesalternatives and related matters. I’m not so foolish as to getstuck in that “quicksand” in this short missive. However, itmight be wise to look at and mull over the last few remarksin the article as we go forward into a new year. One Reform synagogue president quoted in the articlesays that he divides the synagogue’s budget by the numberof families in the congregation and presents them with anumber. He tells them what it costs to run the institution,and then says they should give what they can, making sureto give their time and effort as well. He indicated that theannual giving is “not worse, slightly better” than before thechange. This synagogue president describes the reactions ofhis fellow presidents thus: “Oh boy, I’m glad that works foryou, but I would never try it. Too scary.” The article’s author, Lisa Miller, then concludes withthe following: “What should be scarier, from the Jewishestablishment’s point of view, is the number of people per-fectly content to walk away.” How many people do youknow who are unaffiliated? I’m sure your answer to thatquestion is the same as mine…many. We all know that times are tough and money is tight.We also know that there are many causes, obligations, interests and problems that compete not only for our dollarsbut also for our attention, commitment and devotion. It’simportant for synagogue communities to survive, despitefinancial pressures and societal changes. It’s important foreach of us to reach out to those we know who are not syna-gogue members and tell them all the reasons why it’s greatto be a part of any temple community. Each of us is poten-tially the best advertisement for this Temple community butwe each have to be proactive! Tell your friends and neigh-bors all of the wonderful things that happen here. Share thejoy, camaraderie, support, fellowship, and the yiddishkeitthat are temple life. I love being a part of this community, solet’s all spread the word and spread the wealth. I look for-ward to singing with you soon. With affection,

~ Cantor Jerry Korobow

Congratulations to Felicia Jordan Guglielmo who is becoming a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, March14! Her proud parents, Corey & Joseph Guglielmo, and her brother, Chase, are thrilled to share thisspecial day. Joining in the celebration will be Felicia’s grandparents, Karen & Mickey Rosenblumand Patti & Mike Guglielmo and her great grandmother, Florence Wasserman.

Felicia is a seventh grader at Lynbrook South Middle School. She is a very well rounded personwhether she is getting great grades in school, excelling on the sports field or hanging with her friends.She does it all with a smile. Felicia plays soccer, basketball, volleyball and lacrosse. She is continu-ally on the Principal’s Honor Roll at school. Felicia enjoys the summer with all her friends at CampWah-Nee. She is a very special girl.

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Caring Community Caring Community

has been busy....* delivering bimah flowers to local long term care facilities

each week* reading to the children of our Temple’s Early Childhood

Center * driving congregants to Friday night services* making friendly calls to other congregants* reaching out to congregants after shiva* sending Mazel Tov cards* delivering food to congregants as needed* cooking, baking and getting ready to fill our Purim bagsand deliver them Please get in touch with us if you would like to donatesome time helping us CARE for our Temple community!

~ Ellen Tolle, ebt1029@yahoo.com

Did you know that • In Israel, Jewish women still do not have equal rights? • In Israel, there still is no gender equality? • In Israel, there is still no Religious Equality? • In Israel, there IS a way we American Jews can help cre-ate a pathway to PEACE? All it takes is for every member of Temple Am Echadover the age of 18 to VOTE in the upcoming ARZA WorldZionist Congress Elections. Your vote will assure thatARZA’s delegates to the World Zionist Congress representthe values of American Reform Judaism. These elections are the most effective way for USReform Jews to promote and encourage the kind of Jewishstate we all know is possible - a Jewish state that holds trueto the ideals of religious pluralism, the growth of ReformJudaism in Israel, women’s equality in all areas of life,democracy, and a solution to the ongoing conflict. We need every one of our congregants over the ageof 18 to VOTE. It’s easy, and it’s fast. Please read theURJ-provided information below. From Jan 13, 2015 until April 30, 2015, you have theopportunity to vote for the ARZA-Representing ReformJudaism slate, assuring that ARZA’s delegates represent ourprogressive values in the United States’ delegation to theWorld Zionist Congress. Voting is easy and can be complet-ed online or by paper ballot. All Jews over the age of 18(as of June 30, 2015) can vote. One need not be a memberof any other organization or Jewish institution in order tovote.You can help shape Israel’s future by:

Voting for ARZA-Representing Reform Judaism at www.reformjews4israel.org now through April30th. Voting is easy and quick. Because the elec-tion itself is self-financing, the cost for voting is$10 for those over age 30 and $5 for those 30 andunder.

For more information, please contact Andy Trevers at516-374-1644 or andyonli@aol.com or visit the ARZAweb site at www.reformjews4israel.org.

Am Echad Activists is the new name for the SocialAction Committee. First, let methank you for a very successful“Chanukah Miracles” that tookplace in December. To all of youwho joined in, a big thank you.

We were able to distribute presents to 15 people in 5 fami-lies. We received feedback from a few of the families thatwas very heartwarming. One family said they hadnever received such kindness and another thanked us forthe hopes and dreams that our presents represented to thefamily for their future. In January, a new project will be starting to supportfamilies in need with Passover food items. Please look forour information in the Temple e-blasts each week. Flyersalso will be going home with the children in our schools.Boxes will be in the lobby at Temple to collect thesePassover items later this winter. Thanks for your continuedsupport.

~ Jean Marion

Social Action

Mazel Tov!

FinanceThese are some very exciting

times for Reform Judaism. Our very ownDavid Saperstein recently was confirmedand assumed the position of the U. S.Ambassador for International ReligiousFreedom. In doing so, he left his long-time position as the head of the ReligiousAction Center. But not to fear, Rabbi

Jonah Pesner will now be leading the RAC. Rabbi Pesnerwas recently named one of America’s most influential rabbis by Newsweek. He is also a Senior VP at the URJ incharge of Youth Engagement and a proud NFTY and CampEisner alum! We should all be very proud of the leadershipwe have both within and outside of the Reform movement. Leaders like Rabbi Saperstein and Rabbi Pesner arenot born overnight. They grow and develop in an environ-ment that embraces Jewish values and instills the impor-tance of standing up for yourself and for our people. Theygrow up in places like Am Echad. We all have an opportu-nity and a responsibility to cultivate the future leaders ofthe Reform movement and the future leaders of America.And we can do that right here – by continuing to investtime and money in our religious school and our youth pro-gramming; by having a presence here as parents of thosefuture leaders; by leading by example and demonstratingto our children why synagogue life is important. If youinvest in Am Echad, your children will see that and cometo share that value. And don’t get me wrong; I am not justtalking about investing money, although that is important.I am talking about investing your time – volunteering,attending services and programs, creating programmingthat interests you and your peers. The old adage is true:children will do as they see you doing. Future leaders also grow in places like our URJcamps. Whether your child loves sports, arts, science andtechnology or just wants to enjoy a summer of makingfriends, swimming and being with other Jewish youth, theURJ camps have something to offer everyone. And ourchild can experience all of it in an environment that, likeour synagogue, embraces Jewish values and instills theimportance of standing up for yourself and our people. Wewant to make that easier for you. Last year, Am Echad pro-vided scholarships to 10 youths who attended URJ campsand a “NFTY in Israel” program, and we will do so againthis year to anyone attending a URJ summer program.Now is the time to start thinking about sleepaway camp.We will be having a representative from the URJ camps atTemple to speak to parents and children in February. Mostof the camps fill up before the end of March. If you areinterested and/or curious, feel free to email me atlsburch@yahoo.com. And yes, in full disclosure, I am anEisner alum and an Eisner parent! Speaking of leaders, we will be honoring two Am

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Echad leaders at our upcoming Journal Dinner Dance onSaturday night, February 28 at the Lawrence CountryClub. Alan Paskoff, our outgoing president, has been aleader at Am Echad for much longer than his two-yearpresidency. He started many years ago as president ofTELY, the Temple Emanu-El Youth Group. Over the yearshe has held numerous leadership roles in Temple life,including as a teacher in our religious school. Steve Millerhas been, and continues to be, a leader in the fight againsthunger, coordinating the Feed the Hungry program sinceits inception at Temple Sinai. Please join us for what willsurely be a fun-filled evening complete with open bar,cocktail hour, four course dinner, DJ and dancing, and aViennese table! Contact the office for ticket and journal adinformation. B’Shalom, ~ Lisa Burch

After reading about what’s beengoing on in the world lately, anti-Semitism, killings at satirical newspapersand murders in kosher grocery stores,I’ve been thinking about how importantit is to be a member of a synagogue. There are so many unaffiliated Jewsin the area, all proclaiming they areproud to be Jewish and I’m sure they are. But in my mind,an important way to show your Jewish pride and support isto become a member of a synagogue. It shows community,that you stand for something with someone. Joining andretaining membership with a synagogue supports the sur-vival of Jews everywhere. Together there is so much wecan do, from feeding the hungry and helping the homelessto lobbying in Washington. Even if you don’t actively par-ticipate, which we hope you do, your membership showsthe world we are strong, we stand together….Je suis Juif!

~ Donna Levy

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Early Childhood Center In the Early Childhood Center, we make everyeffort to incorporate all of the wonderful Jewish holi-days, including the stories, traditions, music, craftprojects and, of course, food. Our classes will have a particularly wonderfultime celebrating Tu B’Shevat, the holiday of trees, inFebruary. The Jewish Arbor Day marks the “New Yearof Trees.” This is the season in which the earliestblooming trees in Israel emerge from their wintersleep and begin a new fruit-bearing cycle. In many ofour classes, the children will create projects of beautiful flowering trees and speak about the manythings that trees give us. Highlighting the things treesprovide will be informative and fun. The culminationof the celebrations will be the opportunity to tastemany of the fruits that we get from trees. February is a short month but a big month for spe-cial birthdays in Mrs. Navasaitis/Mrs. Bolnick/Mrs.Romanelli’s class. They will celebrate birthdays forPresident Washington and President Lincoln alongwith the birthday of the tree, Tu B’Shevat. After read-ing the story “Sammy Spider’s First Tu B’Shevat,” theclass will sing an echo song for the holiday, make tree-shaped birthday hats and share fruits that grow ontrees for snack at their party for Tu B’Shevat. In preparation, Mrs. Navasaitis asked the children to explain what they know about trees. Theseare their answers: Harry C. - I shake the leaves off thetree if they are not falling down; Ben - Trees give meapples to eat; Hailey - I help water the trees; Shelli - Igo in the tree’s shade; Noah - I pick apples off my tree;Kristana - In the fall, the leaves fall off; Harry A. - Ifeed the trees soil; Jamie - I decorate it and make it aChristmas tree; Raquelle - In the winter, the tree hasno leaves; Zachary - Squirrels live in trees and savenuts; Roxy - Trees give me bananas; Brianna - I willfind a snowflake and put it on the tree to make it beau-tiful; Logan - Trees fall down and get smaller;Brandon - We make furniture from it; Jake - Applesgrow on trees, my favorite fruit. After a dreary winter, we will be thrilled to see thecrocuses beginning to sprout, our first sign of spring.Hopefully, March will fly by. Activities for the chil-dren will revolve around the celebration of Dr. Seuss’birthday, the season of spring and the holiday ofPurim. The children will learn about March coming inlike a lion but going out like a lamb, bears coming outof hibernation, birds returning north from their warm

weather retreats and the anticipation of beautiful flowers blooming. Purim will truly be the highlight of the month.The children will be busy preparing their ShalachManot baskets, baking hamentashen and listening tostories about Queen Esther, Mordecai and Haman.The three and four-year-olds will perform songstelling of the Purim story for their families wearingcostumes created out of pillowcases! By March, the fall and summer registration willbe well underway. Please contact us if you have anyquestions regarding registration. Happy Spring to all!~ Sue Chaplick & Barbara Goodman, ECC Directors

Join Us for Family ShabbatFeaturing Grades 4, 5 & 6Friday, February 6 at 7:30 PM

Temple Tots of Am EchadAn Introduction to Judaism

Through Stories, Music and Play

Who: Babies and Toddlers (thru age 4) and Parents or CaregiversWhen: Mondays, 1 - 4 PMWhere: Temple Am Echad

Free! Just Drop In!Open to the Community! Bring Your Friends!

Sisterhood Book ReviewMonday, March 16 at 7:30 PM

“I Couldn’t Love You More”by Jillian Medoff

Diane Smoller will lead the discussion at the home of Sheryl Mallah. RSVP to Sheryl or call the Temple Office: 516-593-4004

As a teacher, I’ve quickly learned thatthere is no such thing as downtime ineducation. It has taken me some lookingback to when I was once a member ofthe youth group to realize that I was inthe same situation - there is always

something going on. January started back after vacation and alreadywe had four members, Alexis Jackson, Matt Panzer,Evan Panzer, and CJ Pritzker, who representedONESY at the Winter Kallah - a great experience forstudents to meet other Jewish teens in the New Yorkarea and participate in programs for a weekend. Our teens recently created some new drawings onthe wall of the youth lounge to give it a new look, utilizing our new “blackboard wall” that was installedduring the renovation of the lounge. Students arebeginning to prepare for our Purim event (mark yourcalendars - March 1) and gearing up for the NFTYnational convention a few weeks away. Unlike most year-round organizations, ONESY isopen to new members and event participants any timeof the year. Continue to watch eblasts for more info, email us at AmEchadYouthPrograms@gmail.com, orfollow us on Twitter @ONESY_LI. We are open toanyone in grades 8-12.

~ Jared Berry, Director of Youth Programs

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In 2015, the months of February andMarch bring along two holidays adored bychildren. Be sure to join in our Hebrew andReligious School celebrations for both TuB’Shevat and Purim!

As a people, the holiday of Tu B’Shevatallows for us to reflect on environmental

aspects of living, especially the importance of tree plantingin Israel. Without all of the trees so generously planted bydiaspora Jews over the years, Israel might still be a swamp-land instead of an environmentally thriving region. Thisyear, our Hebrew and Religious school students, teachersand families will be participating in a Tu B’Shevat Sederand planting event on Sunday morning, February 1.Teaming up with the Jewish National Fund, we will bejoined by one of JNF’s education leaders to help us gain acloser look by participating in an environment and Israelthemed workshop! Students will be given Tree Plantingenvelopes and are encouraged to participate. Please havestudents submit their tree order to the office by March 1.This is a great way to instill both a love for Israel and theenvironment. On Friday evening, February 6, students in ourHebrew and Religious school will be participating in aspecial Shabbat service both featuring and honoring ourstudents. Students and madrichim will be honored andcalled to the bimah for their role in hunger awareness,donating food, tzedahkah and sorting thousands of poundsof food donations for pick up to help those in need in ourarea. Be sure to be in attendance as these children andteens are recognized! March brings us to the holiday of Purim. Childrenwait all year to dress up as their favorite character! In addi-tion to dressing in costume for our Purim Carnival, all students should dress in costume for our Friday, March 6Shabbat Service featuring our Hebrew and ReligiousSchool students. Parents are also encouraged to come incostume! On a serious note, the holiday Purim focuses onthe heroism of an unlikely parentless girl named Esther (orHadassah). Figures like Esther and Mordechai truly repre-sent the characteristics of good role models. It is importantfor children to recognize the bravery of Esther andMordechai, and to apply the message of being true to one’sidentity. Esther’s actions not only saved herself and herbrother, but spared all Jews deemed to be destroyed by thethree-cornered hat wearing Haman. I look forward to celebrating with you on TuB’Shevat, Purim and Shabbat!

~ Melanie Schoenberger

Saperstein/ BernsteinReligious & Hebrew School

The Youth Corner

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Temple Am Echad offers its youth various merit scholarships made available each year through the generosity of Temple families. You may apply for more than one scholarship. To be considered for a scholarship, you must submit anapplication to this committee. The committee must receive all applications by Sunday, April 19. • LOUIS GANZ SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a student entering or studying at the Hebrew Union College.• LILLIAN GOLDSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to Temple Am Echad confirmand or one who is enrolled in our HighSchool and has given outstanding service to Temple by involvement in the primary grades of our Religious School.• MATTHEW KARP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to an upper school student who is a regular participant inand has demonstrated a continuing commitment to our Temple Youth Program.• S. LOUIS MIREL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a confirmand of our Temple who is pursuing a course inJudaic studies at an accredited college or university any place in the world, either taking a major or minor or Rabbinic Studiesor, at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee, taking at least two courses of Judaic studies.

Merit Scholarship ApplicationName__________________________________________ Age_____ Phone #_______________________________Address________________________________________ Parents’Names__________________________________Public School Grade______ Number of years of Religious School study________Previous Temple awards and special achievements ______________________________________________Please circle your grades of service in the Religious School: Classroom Madrichim grades 8 9 10 11 12 Specials Madrichim grades 8 9 10 11 12For classroom assignments, please list the teachers/grades and the calendar years involved:______________________Circle the grades in which you were active in the Youth Group: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12If you chaired a committee, list the committee name and when__________________________________________If you held an office in Youth Group or NFTY-NAR, tell what/when______________________________________If you went to a convention or camp, tell us which and when__________________________________________I would like to be considered for the ___________________________________________________ Scholarship because:_________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Use additional sheets if necessary and put your name on them.) ~ Pat Glass (599-2378) and Julie Eden (569-1093)

Merit Scholarships

Camp Grant ApplicationDate:______________________________________Name:_____________________________________Address:_____________________________________________________________________________Phone No.: ________________________________Age Last Birthday:__________________________Parents’ Names:_____________________________

I am applying for a camp grant for:Camp: ____________________________________Summer Program: ___________________________Cost of Tuition (or program) :__________________Duration of Camp or Program: ________________

The Scholarship Committee offers financial assis-tance to the young people of our Temple for their partic-ipation at various camps and summer programs spon-sored by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). We urgeyou to consider and apply to these camps and then applyfor grants to programs such as Camp Eisner, CraneLake, Camp Kutz or trips to Israel sponsored by theNorth American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). Please complete the application and return it tothe Temple office no later than April 19. A separateapplication should be filled out for any specific program.Applications and brochures for Camp Eisner, CraneLake and Camp Kutz are available in the Temple office. These grants are made possible through the Helenand Sam Hoffberg Religious School and YouthScholarship Fund, Men’s Club, Sisterhood and individ-ual donations and contributions.Co-chairs: Pat Glass (599-2378), Julie Eden (569-1093)

Camp Grants

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“BETHLEHEM” ~ Sunday, March 8 at 1 PM Behlehem tells the story of the complex relationship between Razi, an Israeli Secret Serviceofficer, and his teenage Palestinian informant Sanfur. A first rate intelligence drama that grabsand holds you and reveals the impossible situations and moral dilemmas of both worlds.(1 hour 39 minutes) “GENTLEMAN’S AGREEMENT” ~ Sunday, March 29 at 1 PM This oldie but goodie won 3 Oscars in 1947 and starred Gregory Peck, Dorothy McGuireand John Garfield. The movie, directed by Elia Kazan, tells the story of a reporter who pretendsto be Jewish in order to cover a story on anti-semitism and personally discovers the true depthsof bigotry and hatred. This film was adapted from the book with the same title by Laura Z.Hobson, and Moss Hart wrote the screenplay. (1 hour 58 minutes)

“THE JEWISH CARDINAL” ~ April 26 at 1 PM The Jewish Cardinal tells the amazing true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting toCatholicism at a young age and later joining the priesthood. (1 hour 30 minutes)

Join us for a “bonus film” on Sunday, June 7 at 1 PM ~ “EXODUS”Inspired by Leon Uris’ Internationsl best seller, this “extraordinarily moving” chron-

icle of the rebirth of a people and the establishment of a nation is the ultimate experiencein human drama. Exodus is an “exciting, dramatic, scenic, panoramic and deeply movingmasterpiece. (3 hours 28 minutes with a 20-minute intermission) No charge for this presentation. Refreshments will be served.

REGISTRATION FORMComplete and send this form to the Temple office, Attn: Film Series

Please make checks payable to Temple Am Echad$30 for 3 films or $12 per film ($14 at door)

$100 sponsorship gets you 2 tickets plus reserved seats for all 3 films. Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________ Email: ___________________

Indicate # tickets for each film. Checks payable to Temple Am Echad Contact: Laney Honig: 481-7150 or laney.honig29@gmail.com

____Bethlehem ____Gentleman’s Agreement ____Call the Temple office at 593-4004 to order and/or charge tickets.

The Jewish Cardinal

3rd Annual Jewish Film SeriesDistinctive Films, Lively Discussion

Gala Journal Dinner Dance Saturday, February 28

honoring Alan Paskoff & Stephen MillerPlease join us at our Gala Journal Dinner Dance on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the beautifulLawrence Yacht and Country Club to honor Alan Paskoff, our outging president and Stephen Miller, ourCoordinator of the Am Echad Feed The Hungry Program, for their years of service, and to support our majorfundraising event of the year. The evening will include a cocktail hour with live music, pass-around hors d’oeu-vres, and food stations; premium open bar; 4-course dinner; Viennese dessert table; DJ and dancing.

The Temple needs your participation. Dues alone do not cover the Temple’s operating expenses. If for somereason you cannot attend the dinner dance, at least help the Temple by returning the bottom portion of this pagewith a generous ad for this year’s Souvenir Journal. Your ad will go towards continuing the innovative, stimu-lating programs that we continue to offer year after year.

Below you will find information about the ad sizes and prices. A 40% credit can be earned for all ads sold out-side of the Temple. Ads of $375 entitle the solicitor to one no-cost dinner dance ticket; $750 entitles you to twono-cost dinner dance tickets. Credits are non-transferable but you may use the ticket(s) you receive at your dis-cretion. There are ad solicitation form letters for merchants and friends available in the Temple Office. Anyquestions, please contact our Executive Director, Irene Drantch at the office.We look forward to celebrating with you.Jack Gingold & Bruce Rabinowitz, Co-ChairmenPlease include our ad in the Souvenir Journal (circle one):

Cover (inside or out) ………... $1200** Half Page ……….…………………...$180Gold Page …………………........ 900** Quarter Page …….…………………..... 90Silver Page …………………….. 600** Business Card/Eighth ………………… 60White Page …………………….. 300* Children/Grandchildren………$36 per line

NAME: ________________________________________________TEL #:________________

ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________Please attach ad copy and/or business card and return to the Temple Office by February 6.

** Includes two tickets to the Dinner Dance * Includes one ticket to the Dinner Dance

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Tu B’Shevat and PurimLong before Earth Day and the movement to protect the environment, Judaism showed its concern for nature

by establishing a New Year’s Day for trees. Trees, just like human beings, are also judged by God. On the fif-teenth day of Shevat, Jews observe this Day of Judgment by planting trees.

Purim, the holiday named after a lottery, commemorates the victory of the righteous over thewicked. It teaches Jews that miracles can happen. Yet the Megillah, which tells the whole story, is differentfrom any other book in the Bible because God’s name doesn’t appear in it even once. The story shows thateven when God isn’t visible, He “pulls the strings” behind the scenes to make coincidences bring about Hiswill. Throughout history there have been many Purims celebrated by people who had their own special sto-ries of “behind-the-scenes miracles.”

(The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Judaism)

As I write this bulletin article, Irealize that this is perhaps one of thelast I will submit as President of theSisterhood of Temple Am Echad! Thatis a sobering thought. At the time Ibegan, it seemed like I had a long timeto serve but, looking back, I am aston-ished at how the time has flown.

When we view simchas and changes for our membersin their lives, I am reminded that life is so precious to usand we MUST remember to take the time to reflect, restand regroup so that we are giving the best we can whileenjoying what we are doing for ourselves and others. The months ahead are filled with many varied anddivergent activities and opportunities to get involved. Youdo not have to sit on the Sisterhood Board to help, suggestand contribute to the programs we have planned and we areconsistently looking for “ new” involvement to revitalizeour programs. February brings a Board meeting on the 2nd and thenTrash to Treasures on the 8th and 9th. This is one of theopportunities I’ve discussed. Together we can help SandyMarinbach and her committee if we come early that morn-ing and help set up the sale. Then more help is needed tokeep the merchandise looking “saleable” during the after-noon and assisting where necessary. Trash to Treasures isalways an eagerly anticipated event in the Lynbrook com-munity, distributing some much-needed objects to ourcommunity. On February 23, we will have a fun “dessertand program” evening planned by our Program Vice-President Susan Stein and chaired by Susan Hoffman.These evenings are always ones that help us stay connect-ed to one another and I urge you to put this date on yourcalendar. More details will follow in the weekly e-blasts. March is equally as busy for Sisterhood. We are plan-ning a book review for March 16; see the ad on page 4 withthe details so you have ample time to read the book. OurMarch Board meeting is the 23rd followed closely by awonderful and fun Game Night that is being planned byCarole Schrager and Marilyn Morganlander. Look for theinformation about it soon. Then we end March with a spe-cial event. We will be hosting a Shabbaton on the weekendof March 27-28. We are very excited because the immedi-ate past president of the WRJ Northeast District, RobinSobel, will be our guest and will facilitate a spiritual,enlightening and educational series of workshops, all cul-minating on Saturday evening with a Havdalah service anddinner. It is an honor for us to host such an important eventand I know it will be well attended and enjoyed. So does this look like we are busy? You know we are!In addition, we will be selling Passover candy, selling our

WRJ/Sisterhood

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gift cards and planning, planning, planning so that weremain the place to come to learn, grow, share and justenjoy the women of Temple Am-Echad.

~ Greta Kantrowitz, President

with Sandye Pinz Starting Thursday, Feb. 5 ~ 7-8 PM5 Sessions: 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12

$30 Temple Members$40 Non Members

Call the Temple office and Reserve Your “Chair!”

at 593-4004

Trash to TreasuresSunday, Feb. 8 ~ 12 - 4 PM

(Set-up and drop off 9 AM - noon)Monday, Feb. 9 ~ 10 AM - 2 PMBag Day: $3 per grocery bag

Brrrr... it’s cold outside. Stay warm with us!Bring your family and your friends!• Bring in your unwanted stuff. • Stay to help and to shop. Call the Temple office for information:

516-593-4004

ZUMBA!!February 15, March 22, and April 19 • 10 - 11 AMCost $25 for all 3 sessions or $10 each session

RSVP to: Ivi Schroeder at 808-0614 oriviapril@gmail.com

Sisterhood Temple Am Echad’s Zumba SundaysName____________________________________# of people attending____ Amt. enclosed $_____

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Thank You! ~ Todah Rabah!GENERAL FUND

NAME; IN MEMORY OF:Judy & Al Bernstein Ruth Meyer Beatrice Tolle Irving Rosen Ludwig Tutsch David KarpBruce Colfin Sylvia ColfinWarren Cooper Edna WeinerSheryl Diamond-Stolar Adolph SchmererMichael Dikman Dorothy DikmanHarriet & Michael Dikman Ruth MeyerMarvin Edelstein Maurice Edelstein Sadie Joseph Judith WachterHarriet Elman Ida SiegelMerrill Fliederbaum Charles FliederbaumMel Frenkel Nunia FrenkelBeverlee & Roy Garcia Cory Joseph Garcia Charles David BernsteinGilbert Gold David Israel Sarah GoldPeggy Grosman Myer D. GrosmanSandra Guttentag Molly GuttentagLaney Honig Beckie Nachemson Max NachemsonFred Karp Joseph KarpAllegra Korman Jean KormanElaine Levy Irving Rosen Cantor Abraham Wolkin Rosalie & Robert Machalow Dorothy Slifkin David KarpEdith Mandel Beatrice Tolle Howard MorgenlanderEileen Michel Lawrence GoldschlagerJane & Stephen Miller David Karp Irving Rosen Beatrice TolleElsie Mosler Alice RosenbergDee Novak Abe TonkelBryna Paskoff Ruth MeyerRuth Pobliner Yetta FeinRonald Pomerantz Helene PomerantzMartha Rayner Oscar ChodosKen Rubel Walter RubelRita Rummelsburg Werner HenriquesCarole & Dave Schrager Irving RosenHoward Shulman Herman ShulmanBruce Silverman & Family Irving RosenMarvin Tankel Toby TankelAbby Tedesco Joseph TedescoNancy Tucker Herbert RichmanPhyllis Tureen Jack TureenRobert Weinstein Ceil WeinsteinEleanor Wojnilower Ina AinMichael Wojnilower Sue WojnilowerRandi Wollman Jodi-Ann WollmanJune Wollman Jodi-Ann Wollman

IN HONOR OF:Helene Agatstein Mr. & Mrs. David CalmanJudy & Al Bernstein The Korobow's new grandson Miriam Fine's 100th Birthday Jody & Robert Linsky's grand- daughter, Sadie Abigail LinskySusan Cohen Temple Am EchadHarriet & Michael Dikman Temple Am EchadAlese & Jack Gingold Roberta Zaslansky*Arthur Levine Ed Krawitz’ 90th BirthdayEdie Mandel Miriam Fine's 100th BirthdayJane & Stephen Miller Susan Weiss's new granddaughter, Rory The Korobow’s grandson, MaxArliene & Michael Reich Vivian Blumstein's Installation Roberta Zaslansky* Sean Rosen Temple Am EchadCarole & Dave Schrager Miriam Fine's great-grand daughter, Amelia Jan Davis Jody & Bob Linsky's granddaughter Sue & Steve Hoffman's twin grandchildrenBarbara Stern Miriam Fine's 100th Birthday

SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF:Sandy & Gene Alexander Victor Spetalnick's sisterFelice Doberman Beatrice TollePat & Stuart Glass Irving Rosen IN HONOR OF:Sandy & Gene Alexander The Korobow's new grandson, MaxPat & Stuart Glass Miriam Fine's 100th Birthday Jody & Bob Linsky's grand- daughter, Sadie Abigail Linsky Sandi Simon's Birthday

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN MEMORY OF:Blanche Beckmann Pearl Liberman

TIKKUN HABAYIT IN MEMORY OF:Ronnie & Marc Bendeth Beatrice TolleBarbara Misikoff William Sulcov IN HONOR OF:Ronnie & Marc Bendeth Andy Trevers Installation to the Board of URJ The Korobow’s new grandson, Max

FEED THE HUNGRY IN MEMORY OF:Gloria & Paul Eliot Philip Eliot Irving RosenPeter Farkas Leopold FarkasPhyllis & Mel Frenkel Mordy CohenAlese & Jack Gingold Julius ApplebaumAileen Hallow Gregory HallowJean & Herman Kirschen Celia Goldberg

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Fay Messner Beatrice TolleBarbara Misikoff Richard Milstein Allan AuerbachSheila & Leonard Plotkin Beatrice TolleArliene & Michael Reich Beatrice TolleCarole & Dave Schrager Beatrice Tolle Ruth Meyer Ludwig Tutsch David KarpFlorence Steiger Beatrice Tolle Evelyn Perelman IN HONOR OF:Gloria & Paul Eliot Stephen Miller Miriam Fine's 100th Birthday Alan Paskoff Judy Rammer*Michelle & Yosef Fouks Feed the HungryBeverly Gottlieb Miriam Fine's 100th BirthdayFay Messner Edwin Krawitz's 90th BirthdayJess Osterer Feed the HungryArliene & Michael Reich Elyse Trevers* Gloria & Paul Eliot*Amy & Philip Sandos Feed the HungryCarole & Dave Schrager Miriam Fine's 100th Birthday Phyllis Zulkowitz's 85th Birthday Cantor Korobow's new grandsonFlorence Steiger Lois & Charles Imershein's 65th Wedding Anniversary Edwin Krawitz' 90th BirthdayElyse & Andy Trevers Miriam Fine's 100th BirthdayPhyllis Zulkowitz Ed Krawitz’ 90th Birthday

TORAH RESTORATION PROJECT IN MEMORY OF:Ronnie & Marc Bendeth Irving RosenDeanna Rovner Irving Rosen Cantor Abraham WolkinSusan & William Stein Martin Lichtenstrahl Irving Rosen IN HONOR OF:Ronnie & Marc Bendeth Elyse Trevers*

*Well Wishes

Mazel Tov to: Ellen & Tom Berghorn (parents) and to SusanWeiss (grandmother) on the arrival of Rory BrynnBerghorn. Miriam Fine on the birth of her great-grand-daughter, Amelia Jan Davis. Proud parents are Laura& Greg Davis. Alese & Jack Gingold on the birth of their twingrandsons, Evan Darren and Chase Maxwell. Proudparents are Heather and Brian and big brother, Aiden. Rita & Bruce Kerner on the birth of their grand-son, Everett Graham Scruggs. Proud parents areJessica & Patrick Scruggs. Jerry & Zo Ann Korobow on the birth of theirgrandson, Max Harrison Gelb. Proud parents areMarisa & Adam Gelb. Jody & Bob Linsky on the birth of their grand-daughter, Sadie Abigail Linsky. Proud parents areCourtney & Matthew Linsky.

Condolences to: Fred Karp on the passing of his first cousin,David M. Karp. Sandy Marsden on the passing of her mother,Ruth Meyer. Alane Nadel on the passing of her father, IrvingRosen. David Penn on the loss of his mother, MiriamPenn. Deborah Rovner on the passing of her father,Cantor Abraham Wolkin. Robert Tolle on the passing of his mother,Beatrice Tolle.

Temple Am Echad Mourns the Loss of: Former member, Milton Simon. Lifetime member, Ludwig Tutsch, husband of thelate Ellen Tutsch. Longtime member, Phyllis Tureen, wife of thelate Dr. Jack Tureen.

Personal Thank you to all our Temple friends for

your love and support during our difficulttime.

~ Ellen and Bob Tolle

High Holy Day Appeal Each year we work for 100%congregant involvement in our HighHoly Day Appeal. Every pledge fromChai ($18) up counts! It is not too late to join the manywho have participated in this year’scampaign! Just call your pledge into the Temple officeat 593-4004 or email amechadexec@gmail.com. Thank You to Francine & Howard Levine, Harriet

& Michael Dikman, Gilda Deckel! We look forward toadding more names to this list.

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TEMPLE AM ECHAD CALENDARFEBRUARY 2015 ~ SHEVAT/ADAR 5775

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 64:10 PM

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8 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 21

22 23 24 25 26 27 28

4:12 PM

4:16 PM

9 AM Torah Study & Service

9:30 AMReligious School9:45 AMBullying Program

12 PMTrash to Treasures

10 AMTrash to Treasures

2 PM Temple Tots4:30 PMRel/Heb School6:15 PM 7th

Grade HebrewChai School

6:30 PM Men’s Club Dinner

10 AM SSSH gp.

7 PM Chair Yoga8 PMAdmin. Mtg.

9 AM Torah Study & Service

7 PM Men’s ClubBowling

President’s DayNO ECC

Temple officeclosed 4:30 PM

No Rel/Heb Sch.

12:30 PM Feedthe Hungry cooks

8 PM BingoTraining

10 AM SSSH gp.

7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal

8 PM Temple Bd.Meeting

8 PMShabbat Service

9 AM Torah Study& Service

9:30 AM NoReligious School

10:30 AM Salon

2 PM Temple Tots

6:30 PMSisterhood

Program

4:30 PMRel/Heb School6:15 PM 7th

Grade HebrewChai School

6:30 PM CaringCom. Bakes8 PM Men’s

Club Bd. Mtg.

12:30 PM Feedthe Hungry cooks

7:30 PMRabbi’s Book

Review

10 AM SSSH gp.

7 PM Chair Yoga7:30 PM Choir

Rehearsal8 PM Men’s ClubShabbat Service

9 AM Torah Study& Service

6:30 PM JournalDinner Dance

9:30 AM NoReligious School

10 AM Zumba

12:30 PM Feedthe Hungry cooks

7:30 PMRabbi’s Book

Review

4:10 PM

8 PM Shabbat Service

Visual T’fillah

7:30 PM Family Shabbat

Grades 4, 5 & 6

Tu B’Shevat

12:30 PM Feedthe Hungry cooks

7:30 PMRabbi’s Book

Review

4:30 PM Rel/Heb. Trip to Atria6:15 PM 7th Gd.Heb6:15 PM ChaiSchool7 PM Film Com.7:30 PMGolf/Tennis Mtg.

10 AM SSSH gp.

7 PM Chair Yoga8 PM Dues

Reform Mtg.

2 PM Temple Tots

7 PM Sis Exec Bd8 PM Sis. Boardmeeting

9:30 AMReligious SchoolTu B’ShevatSeder10:30 AM Salon -Adult Ed

NFTY Convention

NFTY Convention

Scrip Shop Is Always Open!Help Temple and Save GasSisterhood and Men’s Club offer gift certificates from a wide selection ofstores, including popular supermarkets. Call us to place your order:Steve Honig (481-7150), Gilda Deckel (791-2869)

Day at the Races Back by Popular Demand! Sun., May 31Bring your Family & Friends to a Fun-filled,

ExcitingDay at Belmont ParkInformation to FollowSheila Nussbaum, chair

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THE BULLETINA MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF TEMPLE AM ECHAD

400 Copies Printed • 375 For MembershipTemple Office Phone: (516) 593-4004

www.am-echad.org • e-mail: templeamechad@gmail.comAffiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

Rabbi Glenn JacobJerry Korobow, Cantor

Irene Drantch, Executive DirectorMelanie Schoenberger, Education Administrator

Sue Chaplick & Barbara Goodman, Nursery School DirectorsDr. Stuart M. Geller, Rabbi EmeritusHarold Saperstein, z”l, Rabbi EmeritusRabbi Abram VosenGoodman, z”l

OFFICERSAlan Paskoff..........................................................................PresidentLisa Burch.......................................................Finance Vice PresidentDonna Levy.............................................Membership Vice PresidentBruce Silverman ...................................................................TreasurerLarry Diamond......................................................Assistant TreasurerJack Gingold .........................................................Financial SecretaryPat Glass .............................................................Recording SecretaryGreta Kantrowitz ............................................... Sisterhood PresidentSteve Honig and Bill Stein ...............................Men’s Club PresidentAlexis Jackson ........................................................ONESY President

templebulletin@gmail.comEditors: Judy Bernstein, Susan LukaskeStaff: Andrea Paskoff, Bryna Paskoff

Temple Am Echad: A thriving home for Reform Judaism on the South Shore of Long Island

Top 10 Reasons To Go To The JournalDinner Dance on Feb 28

1 ~ Winter Break without leaving the area2 ~ Open Cocktail hour with premium Spirits3 ~ Smorgasbord with Food Stations, Butler

Service, and Live Music4 ~ Sumptuous Four Course Dinner5 ~ Elegant Viennese Dessert Table6 ~ Honoring Alan Paskoff for his years of

Service to Temple Emanu-El and Temple Am Echad

7 ~ Honoring Stephen Miller for his leadership of our Feed the Hungry

8 ~ DJ and Dancing9 ~ Great Venue ~

Lawrence Yacht & Country Club10 ~ Supporting your Temple

Make a reservation for the Dinner Dance bysending your check for

$145 per person to the Temple Office ASAP

To purchase an ad in the Journal, see page 10 inthis Bulletin and get your ad in Today!!!!

Watch for additional information. If you areinterested in helping, please contact:

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