TEMPLE BETH EL OF NORTHERN VALLEY

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Vol. 28, No.2

Rabbi's Message On Rosh Hashanah as we met in the

parking lot, entering the Temple doors, in the Sanctuary, before and after ser­vices, we wished each other a Shanah Tovah, good year.

Did we in the parking lot, as we entered the Temple doors, in the

Sanctuary before and after services, counsel one another on how to cope in the year ahead? How to cope with your mar­riage; how to cope with your divorce; how to cope with your children, your car, or your clients; how to cope with your parents or the process of college applications, or with peers; how to cope with work, how to cope with retirement? Did we offer advice on how to achieve FUL-FILL-MENT?

No, we said merely Shanah Tovah. We were wishing each other joy and happiness, love and encouragement. On Rosh Hashanah we prayed and sang: AVINU MALKENU HADESH ALENU SHANAH TOVAH- "Our Father, our King, Mother­ing presence, grant to us a year of happiness." - "Renew our days, Shanah Tovah - fill us with joy. "

Joy? Yes, even the skeptical writer of the Book of Ec­clesiastes - Kohellet - who is remembered for the line "vanity of vanity all is vanity." - even this writer, Kohellet, knew. that joy was possible, and taught his students how to achieve it - even if it is, by nature, fleeting.

Joy is not just the " all-right" of a college beer blast, nor only tender consuming love, nor alone the splendor of a sun-high summer day with birdsong and blossom scent as you feel the ground's texture under your walking shoes.

Rabbi Daniel Silver suggests that "Joy is a mood, an openness to certain feelings which can be ours only when we accept life for what it is, a short passage between the dependency of infancy and the dependency of age," with change flux, growth, and regression, all part of the process.

Rabbi Silver taught that it is possible to live meaningfully and joyously in a world of change; even with the setbacks and sorrows.

This summer standing under a wedding canopy, I caught for a moment - the expression on the face of the bride's mother.

Years ago, as a brilliant young girl, this woman had been forced to flee Hitler and the Holocaust, losing her father, and the world she knew. Instead of lamenting the broken possibilities of that old world, she built a new world here. She and her husband, surrounded by their children and lov­ing friends, so many of whom they had worked with in the arena of justice and social reform, were savoring the joy of watching the wedding of their youngest child. I could see it all - in an instant - in her eyes. (comirwned on Page Two)

Shabbat and Holyday Services Friday, September 29 - EREV ROSH HASHANAH

October 1989

ONE SERVICE ONLY ........................ 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 30 - FIRST DAY ROSH HASHANAH Morning Services ..................... 8:45 & 11 :45 am FAMILY SERVICE ........................... 7:30 pm

Junior Choir/Cantor Bar-Nissim

. Sunday, October 1 - SECOND DAY ROSH HASHANAH Morning Services ........................... 10: 00 am

Friday, October 6 ............................. 8: 15 pm SHABBAT SERVICE

Saturday, October 7 .......................... 10:30 am

Sunday, October 8 - EREV YOM KIPPUR KOL NIDRE TWO SERVICES ....................... 7:00 & 9: 15 pm

Monday, October 9 - YOM KIPPUR SERVICES Morning Services ..................... 8:45 & II :45 am Readings & Meditation led by

the Confirmation CIJ.ss ...................... 1 :45 pm Children's Services - Primary School

and younger .............................. 2:45 pm A�rnoon S�rvices ........................... 3:30 pm Y Iskor Services . ............................. 5 : 00 pm N'Elah and Concluding Service ................. 5 : 30 pm

Musaf Services in the Meeting Room for those who stay in the Temple all day.

PLEASE JOIN US AFTER THE SERVICES TO BREAD THE FAST - MEETING ROOM.

Friday, October 13 Family Succoth Service ....................... 8:00 pm

Junior Choir/Cantor Bar-Nissim Oneg Shabbat: Michael & Sharyn Kail

Saturday, October 14 ......................... 10:30 am Bat Mitzvah: Lara Kail

TotShabbat ........................... 9:30-10:00 am Friday, October 20 - SIMCHA T TORAH .......... 8:00 pm

Junior Choir & a band/Cantor Bar-Nissim Oneg Shabbat: Steven & Fae Birken

Saturday, October 21 ......................... 10:30 am Bar Mitzvah: Scott Birken

Friday, October 27 ... . ................. ....... 8: 15 pm SHABBAT SERVICE

Oneg Shabbat Howard & Beth Danziger Lawrence & Gloria Finkelstein

1· Saturday � �o�r 28 .......... " .............. 10:30 am

B Nal Mitzvah: Mark Danziger & Alan Finkelstein

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(Rabbi's Message. .. continued)

Now we approach Yom Kippur with the wisdom of this woman's life. Given the world as it really is, that next year's headlines will, in their own way be as fearsome as this year's, but that the human interest stories will be as heartwarming as this year's as well.

We approach Yom Kippur with the knowledge that joy is a mood, an openness which can be ours only after we accept life for what it is, and for what it is not.

We open our eyes on Yom Kippur to discover what we can achieve. Litrot ha Kol - "in spite of all."

On Yom Kippur, for what do we pray? For the same Shana Tovah of Rosh Hashanah.

We pray to rid ourselves of our shortcomings, or selfish­ness, our lovelessness, our despair, our self pity.

More than merely wish our neighbors and our society, "a good year," we begin to work for it through acts that b�g joy and happiness to others; love and encouragement mto the world.

Not through coping alone, but with courage a..'ld commit­ment as well.

A sickly, old man of 96 who had lost his wife and children was planting fruit trees which couldn't be harvested for a decade, "For my neighbor's children," he explained, enjoying the moist feel of the earth in his feeble hands. He was sealing himself in the Book of Life for a good year.

. So may we as well.

Fondly, Rabbi Fredric S. Pomerantz

President's Message Dear Congregants:

This article is to appear in your homes during the midst of our High Holidays and appropriately I should be noting with appreciation all the volunteers who have assisted in preparation and the conduct of our services. Note that I start with the operative word "volunteers" since that is one of the most significant "commodities" which keeps our Tem­ple functioning as a place of worship, a center of study, and a place of assembly.

However, I would first like to give recognition to our staff - the administrative, grounds, as well as professional. Sure we pay for their services. But often, we take for granted that our calendar of events will go on, our ad­ministrative matters will be attended to, and our building will be maintained. These are the people who have made it their number one duty to see that these things do happen and they do it well. On our administrative staff we have four wonderful ladies - Gail Earman, Toube Feit, Serna Heller and Dorothy Donnelly. Our custodial staff consists of Effie and Henry Berkman and Maria and Evo Galinac. During this period when we are most attentive to the quality of per­formance at the Temple, a hello and a thank you to these people can reinforce their fine performance.

Our professional staff led by Rabbi Pomerantz and which includes Cantor Bar-Nissim, our Education Director Evie Rotstein, Nursery School Director Jeanne Schreiber, Youth Leader Sherry Newman and Parenting Center Director Hope Eliasof also are deserving of special recognition by eacb of us for their many years of creative service to our

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Temple community. Please take a moment out during the High Holiday period or any time that you happen to be in­terfacing with them and say thanks.

While we are in the midst of the most important event in the Temple calendar, the High Holiday services, I will take the opportunity on a timely basis to give recognition as well as state my appreciation to those who make these services come together so well. It takes weeks of preparation, scheduling, coordination of maintenance chores, selecting and contracting individuals for alliyahs, among other mat­ters, to have the beautiful services we have. Our Ritual Committee, led by Steve Birken, met many times to plan the services and to do miscellaneous tasks such as sorting and mailing the High Holiday tickets. The Ritual Commit­tee includes Harry Albirt, Lisa Friedman, Barry Isaacs, Mitch Rosenthal, Phyllis Semegran, Gerry Salen, Patty Sc:hreiber, Shirley Sisselman, Barry Tenser, Alan Urkowitz, and Jack Valensi. These committee members and others, principally from our Men's Club, also serve as the ushers. Sherri Newman, with the assistance of Evie Rothstein, has developed and will run a wonderful program for our young children, including for the first time a Junior Congregation for our 4th through 7th graders. Our Cantor and choir, along with the organist, spent many weeks in rehearsal to bring beauty to our service with their music. The individual who of course sets the tone and give us inspirational messages is the Rabbi. I thank all these individuals and their families for what they do and I thank them on your behalf.

As mentioned in my last column, the summer was spent in search of a new Temple Executive Director. I am happy to announce that Margery Gilmore of Fort Lee has been hired and will start October 16th. Prior to coming to our Temple she served in a similar position at Temple Sinai of Bergen County (Tenafly) and previous to that she was an administrator for three law firms. At Temple Sinai, in addi­tion to her duties, she helped establish a singles group. con­ducted UAHC classes at the Temple and was an active member of their Social Action Committee. Marg has two daughters, ages 14 and 20 and her interests include acting and directing. On behalf of the Officers, Trustees, and all the congregants, I want to welcome Marg to our congrega­tion.

A group of volunteers, who spent much of their summer vacation in search of the new Executive Director, should also be noted for your appreciation. The committee was chaired by Patty Schreiber and included Marty Kasdan, Shirley Sisselman, Nancy Pivar, Jack Valensi and Rabbi Pomerantz.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that we have made it a policy not to disrupt the High Holiday ser­vices with an appeal on behalf of the Temple. Over the years, you have responded generously without us having to do this. Last year, unfortunately, we did not have the suc­cess we had in the past. I do not intend to interrupt our ser­vices with this kind of appeal; however, our budget does re­quire significant fundraising to supplement the dues and fees. Please respond generously when called by our volunteers and if for some reason you are missed by our callers, don't wait - please send a check today and mark it " High Holiday Appeal."

Regards, Jan

All material for the November Bulletin must be typed and in the Temple office by Tuesday, October 10th.

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Welcome To Our New Members

We welcome the following new members to our Temple family. Please extend a warm and friendly welcome to them and make them feel at home.

William & Lois Bierman Closter - 768-8445

David & Susan Marco Demarest - 767-6634

Michael & Frances Swire Harrington Park - 784-9068

Brad & Lori Du Bow Old Tappan - 666-4755

Ira & Deborah Rosenstein River Vale - 930-1480

Susan & Mitchell Rubinoff Haworth - 501-0240 Lois & Jordan Kroff Closter - 768-7994

Diane & Richard Ravner Closter - 767-7559

Jane & Richard Maier Harrington Park - 768-0654

Deborah & Emil Matera Washington Twp. - 666-7232

Villi & Michael Price Closter - 767-9758

Youth News

and Views B.E.S.Y. (Grades 9-12)

Remember, annual BESY dues are only $22.00/year and include membership in regional and national youth groups (JFTY and NFTY)! Send checks to Michael Pivar, BESY Treasurer, 221 Schraalenburgh Road, Closter. Dates to save:

Monday, October 2-6-7 pm .... BESY Board Meeting Tuesday, October 3-8 pm .. Youth Committee Meeting Sunday, October 8-9-12 noon . , . BESY CAR WASH Monday, October 23-6 pm ...... BESY Work Night!

Bake Sale Saturday, October 28-7 pm ....... Racquetball Night

at Riverview Racquet Club (more info. by mail to follow)

Sunday, November 5-7 pm .... BESY Board Meeting Monday, November 6-6 pn ..... Work Nite/Bake Sale November 17-19 ........... . New Member Conclave

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: Tues�y, October 3rd - 8 p.m. 0 o 0 •••.......................•••.••••••...••.......•....••. , o .

: Sunday, October 8, 1989 BESY CAR WASH

Proceeds to go to scholarships

$4 advanced sale $5 paid on 10/8/89

Call 768-5112 for information

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: HELP FIGHT HUNGER Walk/Run/Jog in the annual

CROP WALK Sunday, October 15, 1989

Call Kim Lazar, 768-7829 to volunteer to walk, assist at registration or pledge $$ for those who walk!!!

JFTY NEW MEMBER CONCLAVE November 17-19, 1989

TEMPLE EMETH. TEANECK

Save The Weekend

This is a great chance to meet people & learn about JF1Y! .

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new toys/books/tapes to the ANNUAL BESY HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE

For the months of October & November we will be collecting donations to benefit the Center For Food Ac­tion.

Send checks payable to BESY to S. Newman at Tem­ple Beth El.

Drop off toys at our drop-off box in the Religious School Office!

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B.E.N.J.Y. (Grades 7 & 8) Annual BENJY dues are only $12.00. Send check to

Sherry Newman, Youth Director, at the Temple. Dates to save:

Monday, October 23-6 pm ...... Monday Pizza Series (Bring money for Bake Sale, too!)

Saturday, October 28-7 pm ....... Racquetball Night at Riverview Racquet Club. Sign-up at

Religious School or call Sherry (768-2195) Monday, November 6-8 pm . . .. . ......... Bake Sale

Bring money if you want to buy goodies!!! Monday, November 20-6 pm .... Monday Pizza Series

From the Religious School Our traditional Consecration Ceremony till take place on

Friday evening, October 13, at 7:30 p.m., for all our new K-3rd grade students.

This special occasion is celebrated with flowers, gifts, certificates and lots of eager wide eyes entering the Sanc­tuary together in a beautiful processional. As the Cantor sings the Torah Emeth song we will gaze at our future Jewish generation. We will proudly watch them as they are blessed by the Rabbi, knowing that providing a Jewish Education is part of our job as Jewish parents -

"Train up a child in the way he should go and even when he is old he will not depart from it. "

(Prov. 22:6)

This year we will have 2 opportunities to involve these new children and their families in a Temple initiation:

1. Saturday, October 7, 11-12:30 p.m. Our "Holiday Go Around " - hands on pro­

jects and activities for the Fall Holidays. We

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will decorate the Sukkah together and have a picnic lunch.

2. The evening of Consecration we will celebrate with a Shabbat Dinner - and lots of singing.

Our goal is to include family participation as frequently as possible. These parent/child experiences are truly the most important model of Jewish Education. The endeavor of "teaching the next generation" is a joint effort, both school and family.

We look forward to the other scheduled Family Events for the K-3rd graders -

Saturday, October 21,9:00-11 :30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent . Involvement Day

Meet the teachers, join us for the Puppet Storyteller, Marilyn Price

Saturday, November 4 . . . . .. . 3rd Grade Family Brunch "The Jewish Connection"

Saturday, January 20 . . . . . . 2nd Grade Family Program "Life's Blessings"

Saturday, February 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K & 1st Grade Family TuBishevat Seder

Saturday, March 3 . . . . . . . . 3rd Grade Purim Workshop Evie Levy Rotstein Education Director

Nurser� NeWS

The opening of school is always an exciting time of year. Our staff, now numbering nine full time teachers and three part time teachers, has been busy preparing the classrooms for the arrival of the children. We are very proud of the en­vironment which we have provided. We would like to thank Henry for all of the work that he did this summer in our classrooms.

The excitement of the children is contagious. It is wonderful to see the returning students ccome in with con­fidence and enthusiasm. Our many new students approach­ed their first day with more caution but were thoroughly en­joying themselves by mid-morning. I think all of the children went home from their first day feeling good about Nursery School.

We're looking forward to celebrating the fall Jewish Holidays with the children and the Rabbi. A Happy and Healthy New Year for the Nursery School Staff!

Jean Schreiber Director

DISCOUNT JEWELRY SALE!! The Nursery School will be sponsoring a "Price-Less

Jewelry" party on Tuesday, October 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 12 Noon. On sale will be 14K gold and sterling silver jewelry as well as watches and costume accessories, all at discount prices. We held this party last year, and it was a great success! Come join us and shop early for Hannukah gifts. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Nursery School. Watch for signs announcing exact time and place.

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Parenting Center The Parenting Center reopened its Fall 1989 programs

this week. It's very exciting to see the growth and changes in many children who returned from last year and meet new friends. During the summer the Parenting Center was relocated to the meeting room and special thanks to Doris Albirt, Jan Chason, Marty Kasdan, Evie Rotstein, Jean Schreiber, Sherry Newman, Leslie Rochlin, Susan Nussbaum, Suri Krieger, Dorothy, Henry & Effie, Evo & Maria for their efforts in making an easy transition. The program still has a few openings in two Mommy & Me classes (14-18 months) (18-24 months) and in both Move & Groove classes (6-12 months) (12 months-2 years) . Should you or a friend be interested, please contact me. Each month we will be hosting a lunchtime parent lecture discus­sion. This month's is listed below. Wishing you all a Hap­py, Healthy New Year from all the Parent Center staff.

Hope Eliasof

Fall 1989 Lunchtime Parenting Seminars All seminars will meet from 11 :45 till 1 p .m.

Seminar I - 9/18/89 The transformation to motherhood - What changes occur

when you become a mother? How was your self concept transformed? Come and learn ways to deal with the dif­ferences you hadn't anticipated.

Presenter: Dr. Susan Rosenberg

Cantor's Corner I would like to remind you that the Simchat Torah

celebration will take place Friday evening, October 20th. Every year several people show up at the Temple the day

after Simchat Torah wondering why there is no service. The reason is that every Jewish calendar (sometimes mistakenly, even in calendars published by the Reform movement), lists Simchat Torah on the 8th day of Sukkot. Since the Reform movement, as in Israel, doesn't observe the second day of Yom Tov, our celebration of Simchat Torah has always been celebrated on the eve of the 7th day of the holiday .

Our Junior Choir and a band will provide the musical beat to march with the Torah. Hopefully we'll have nice weather so we can have our seventh Hakafah outdoors around the Temple.

Please bring your children to this joyous service. "Chag Sameach" - Happy holiday .

Cantor Shlomo Bar-Nissim

Adult Education Adult Education Committee is looking for new members.

If interested, please call Diane at 666-1887, or Batia at 767-8608.

Ad�t Education is planning many interesting programs for thIS year.

Act I, Ben Nelson and several prominent Rabbis will be the focus of our 1989-1990:

Reform Judaism: "Past, Present and Future" Look for further details.

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How Should We Commemorate The Shoah In Our Homes?

Remembering the HolocaJst is a mitzvah incumbent not only upon the survivors of the death camps and their offspr­ing, but upon every Jew in America and everywhere, today and for all tomorrows. It is a mitzvah incumbent upon every human being who believes in freedom and human dignity .

We must make Yom Hashoah a holy day commemorated in every Jewish home throughout the world. .

Let us begin the process in the home, with the participa­tion of children - the link in the chain of memory and tradi­tion.

As part of the Yom Hashoah commemoration, yellow tulips should be planted in front of every Jewish home, synagogue and organization. In the window of every Jewish home let us display six yellow tulips, symbolizing the Six Million. Tulips.are the flower of Holland, and Holland, Denmark, Sweden and Bulgaria were $e only countries that saved Jews during the Holocaust. Tulips flower in April, at the time of Yom Hashoah. They are a symbol of renewal and rebirth. Yellow gives pride to the yellow star that the Nazis forced Jews to wear.

The time for planting tulips is in the fall . Let us plant early-blooming and late-blooming tulips, since the 27th of Nisan may occur between April 7 and May 6 in different years . Involve your children in the planting (and the ten­ding) of the tulips near your home and near your synagogue.

Yellow tulips can also be part of a family commemoration of Yom Hashoah. In such a ceremony, six candles may be lit in memory of the Six Million, and a yellow tulip placed beside each, to honor the righteous Gentiles who tried to save Jews and symbolize the rebirth of our people and their hope.

Yellow tulips in every Jewish home will reach all Jews and Gentiles, all ages and generations. From generation to generation, they will tell the story. From country to country, they will bring the message: There is goodness in every one of you. Let it flower. Let it be an etemal blessing.

SISTERHOOD HAS BULBS A V AlLABLE FOR YOU

A Dozen for $6.00 Call Mim Krieger, 385-3182

What Is The Chai Society? Congregants of Temple Beth EI for eighteen years or

longer are automatically members of the Chai Society. There are no dues, no sign-ups, nothing but enjoyment of the company of other long-term members of the Temple at the social events during the year.

If you joined Temple Beth-El during the year 1971-1972, you belong!

Watch for the list of new Chai members next month!

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Bar/Bat Mitzvah A Coming of Age

October 21, 1989 Scott Birken

My name is Scott Birken. I live in Du­mont with my parents Steve and Fae. I have two brothers named Michael and Justin and they are 11 and 5 . Currently, I'm in the 8th grade at Selzer School . My interests include bowling, miniature golf, and using my computer. I am anxiously awaiting the time of my Bar-Mitzvah because I know it will be the happiest day of my life.

October 28, 1989 Mark Louis Danziger

My name is Mark Louis Danziger. I am 13 years old. I live in Closter with my parents Howard and Beth, my brother Alan 19, and my sister Tracy 15. I am in the 7th grade at Village School. My in­terests are: Tennis, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, soccer. School activities: Basketball Team, Ski Club, Track. "I hope to do a good job and make everyone :proud of me. "

October 28, 1989 Alan Finkelstein

Hello, my name is Alan Finkelstein. My parents are Larry and Gloria. I have a sister named Rachel and a brother named Zachary. Some of my hobbies are: R. C. cars, rockets, and billiards. I am looking forward to my Bar-Mitzvah. See you in October.

October 14, 1989 Lara Kail

My name is Lara Kail and I'm 13 years old. I live in Washington Township with my parents Mich�el and Sharyn and my brother Joshua, 10. I'm in 8th grade at Westwood Junior-Senior High School . My interests are music and softball . I haven't decided on an ambition yet. My school activities include the International Club and the National Junior Honor Society. "I've been waiting for this day for four years and I'm glad that it's finally here. "

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Registration is now taking place for the FALL 1989 ULPAN SEMESTER that will begin the week of October 22.

Four levels of classes are available. A new BEGINNER CLASS for absolute beginners and those who wish to review will be offered. All ongoing classes are also open for registration.

The FALL Semester will consist of 14 two-hour sessions. The fee for the semester is $110 . Money will be refunded after first session if not satisfied. Textbooks will be available in class.

Beginner, Advance Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanc­ed classes will be held on Tuesdays, 8-10 p.m. An addi­tional Advanced class will be held Mondays, 10-12 Noon. Schedules will be mailed to those interested without obliga­tion. Telephone inquiries are invited.

The guidance of experienced, qualified teachers is assured.

Call Hanna at (201) 488-6800 UJC of BERGEN COUNTY

ISRAEL PROGRAMS CENTER 111 Kinderkamack Road

River Edge, New Jersey 07661

GET WELL TO: Nancy Osserman Jack Valensi

Arlene Plonchak

MEMORIAL PLAQUE In memory of Lillian Brickman, mother of Gloria

Supran .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . ... . . . . . . Barbara & Barry Krumholtz, Jason, Dayna & Jairnee

Phyllis & Irwin Simon Rena & Lester Ormont

Contributions RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Walter & Marianne Pollak Saul Klausner Lawrence Rosen In honor of Michele Brown's engagement, daughter of

Howard & Nancy Brown . .... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helene & Mel Stock

In memory of Elliot Osserman . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . Frieda & Leon Wells

In memory of Irma Samet . . . . . . .. . . . ..... . . . . . . . . . Esther Brocher

Roger Karlebach With best wishes to Bill Newberry for a complete and

speedy recovery . . .... . .... . ... . . . ... . . . . . .. . .... . . Carol & Joe Pomerantz

In memory of Charlotte Rubin, mother of Hazel . . . . . . . .

In memory of Elliot Osserman

In memory of Elliot Osserman

Hazel & Larry Rosen

Harold Singer

Joyce & Daniel Reider In memory of Jack Harris . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .

Michael & Adrienne Grossman Milt & Joyce Engel Lisa & Robert Friedman

Diane & Joseph Harris

In memory of Nancy Pivar's grandmother and Cliff Peterson's mother Alice . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . ... . . . .. .

Carol & Joseph Pomerantz

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In memory of Lora's father, Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry & Lora Tensor

In memory of Paul Rosen's mother . . . . . . . ... . . . . . .. . Carol & Joe Pomerantz

CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Elizabeth and Michael's wedding . . . . . . . . . .

Sophie & Lee Heymann

GENERAL FUND In memory of Harry Kaplan, father of Jay Kaplan . . . . . .

Natalie & Larry Fromkin Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Levy

LmRARY FUND In memory of Samuel Friedberg, father of Karen Fass ...

Laurie & Jeffrey Lester In honor of daughter Daniella' s birthday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Mr. & Mrs. Roman Sapino In honor of son Alex's Bar Mitzvah . . ... . . . ... ... .. .

June & David Lewin In honor of daughter Daphne's birthday . . . . . . .. . . . . . .

Allison & Robert Limmer

PRAYER BOOK FUND In memory of Joseph Harris, father of Susan Metz .. . . . .

Sally & David Metz

CONGRATULATIONS TO: Lee & Sophie Heymann on the marriage of their

daughter, Elizabeth. Shirley Ann & Sherwood Friend on the marriage of their

daughter Judy to Robert Gottschalk, and on the birth of a grandson to Philip & Ina.

Joan & Alan Landesman on the engagement of their daughter, Ellen.

Donald & Carole Sherman on the engagement of their daughter Robin to Matthew Kahn.

Lori & Barry Tenser on the engagement of their daughter ilene to Gary Steven Bowers.

CONDOLENCES TO: Elaine Bloom on the loss of her brother, Stanley Z.

Stewart. Leonard Samet on the death of his dear father, Sydney. Dennis Unterman on the death of his father, Nathanial.

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: Fellowship News • • Put On Your Dancing Shoes!! • February 3rd

: DINNER DANCE : � .........................•

NEEDED!! USED CLOTHING AND BOOKS

Call Sylvia Potter - 384-8512

RUMMAGE SALE October 24-25

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Sisterhood SISTERHOOD MEMBERSIDP

Renew, Rejoin, loin Us! To those of you who have already renewed your commit­

ment to Sisterhood ideas, energy, projects and to the people who work: directly on these projects, we thank you. To those of you who are just waiting for the right m0ll?-e�t to renew your membership, rejoin after a time lapse, or Jom us for the first time, we urge you to do so NOW! � our dues payment is a further commitment froll?- you to Jewls.h vall!es performed in action on specific projects, most of which directly benefit your child, your teen-ager� all of us at �e Temple, an older citizen in the commumty, someo�e m Israel. Your dues payment is your way of sup�rtmg a dynamic organization whose women work:. on proJ�c�s to enhance and extend the Jewish values of canng and glvmg -making life better for many, many people.

We urge you to take your pen in hand and write your check ($25) to Temple Beth EI Sisterhood. Send your che�k to Etta Bray or bring your check to the Temple office. W nte this renewal of your commitment before, (or even on) Tues­day, October 17th, and you .will be . able to s�are in a wonderful paid-up membership evem�g featunng M.ark: Wright, who will enlighten and entertam us on the subject of New Orleans Jazz.

Looking forward to hearing from and seeing you. Nancy Salen Membership Vice-President

October 17 - Paid-Up Membership Party with Mark: Wright October 24 at 25 - Rummage Sale - Setting up and sales help needed. Call Sylvia Potter, 384-8512 December 3 - Bazaar December 14 - Cooking Class with Yocheved Hirsch. Look for details to follow.

December 3, 1989

SISTERHOOD BAZAAR

Merchandise & Helpers NEEDED

Please call Sue Asher - 664-6797

- or-Mim Krieger - 385-3182

Men's Club OUR ANNUAL POLITICAL BREAKFAST

Sunday Morning, October 22 10:00 a.m.

Dates to Remember: November 29 - N.B.A. Basketball

Temple Beth EI - Night at the Meadowlands Boston Celtics vs. N.J. Nets

Contact - Barry Garber 767-9561

Page Seven

ARZA They stand to be counted - welcome to more new and

renewed ARZA members for 1989-1990. This month's "check-off" members are:

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bruce Aarons Mr. & Mrs. Michael Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Alpert Mr. & Mrs. Howard Brown Mr. & Mrs. Jan Chason Mr. & Mrs . Andrew Clarke Mr. & Mrs. John Cleary Mr. & Mrs. George Feldstein Mr. & Mrs. Alan Ferber Mr. & Mrs. Jay Gold Mr. & Mrs. Harold Heffler Dr. & Mrs. Mark Helbraun Dr. & Mrs. Thomas Hurwitz Mr. & Mrs. Edward Jaffy Mrs. Rebecca Jones Mr. & Mrs. Carl Jeffrey Kates Mr. & Mrs. Ira Willis Kent Mr. & Mrs. Simon Kuznetzow Mr. Herman Liss Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Rosenberg Mr. & Mrs. Alan Rosenbloom Dr. & Mrs. Donald Shalan Mr. & Mrs. Richard Sherman Dr. & Mrs. Stuart Schiffman Mr. & Mrs. Milton Sisselman Dr. & Mrs. Donald Stavis Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Sterling Mr. & Mrs. Edward Stubin

=��� .. CROP WALK '89 ====� TEMPLE BETH EL NORTHERN V ALLEY

We have enough to eat. Let us give thanks by helping those who do not!

Join your fellow congregants of all ages by walking in the annual CROP Walk

Sunday, October 15th

Please indicate below in what way you could con­tribute to this worthwhile cause.

Return the tear-off to: Marty Lazar CROP Walk Chairperson 221 Schraalenburgh Road Closter, N.J. 07624

Call 768-5112 for information!!

Name ________________________________ _

Address ____________________________ __

Phone' ____________ __

Number of family members walkin' b-g ___

Number of sponsorship forms needed'--__ _

I cannot walk, but I can assist at a checkpoint,- __

I cannot walk, but I can help in the kitchen'--__ _

I cannot help on October 15th, but I would like to

make a donationL-______ _

Page Eight Temple Beth EI Bulletin

ATTEND MEETINGS

SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 TlSHAI 2 3 TlSHRI 3 • TlSHRI 4 5 TlSHAI 5 8 TlSHRI 6 7 TlSHRI 7 8 TlSHRI

Bar Mitzvah Workshop

2nd Day Consecration Rosh Hashanah Children

BESY Board Youth Committee Adult Education Shabbat Service 11:00 am-12:3O pm - 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

8 9 TlSHRI 9 10 TlSHAI 10 11 TlSHAI 11 12 TlSHAI

Erev Yom Kippur

Kol Nidrei Yom Kippur

8:00 pm

12 13 TlSHRI 13

8: 15 pm

1. TlSHAI

Family Succoth Service

Family Progrun

14 15TlSHAI

Bat Mitzvah Lara Kail

2 Services Service Sisterhood 8:00 pm 10:30 am 8:45 am New Students 7:00 pm Board Meeting Board of Education Tot Shabbat Consecration

9:15 pm 11:45 am

15 I.TlSHAI 16 17 TlSHRi 17

8:00 pm

I,TlSHAI 18

, - -

19 TlSHRi

8:00 pm Shabbat Dinner 9:30-10:00 am

19 20 TlSHAI 20 21 TlSHRi 21 22T1SHAI

4th-6th Grade Bar Mitzvah

College Brunch Youth Group Scott Birken Pizza PaTty 10:30 am

10:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm Simchat Torah K -3rd Grade PaTty CROP Walk Men's Club Sisterhood Paid Up Service Open House

SUIUCOT 7:30 pm Membership .� 8:00 pm 9:00-11:30 am

22 23 TlSHRI 23

6:00 pm

25 TISHRI 25 . 28 TlSHRI 26 27TlSHAI 27 28 TlSHRI 28 2!1 TlSHRI

Men's Club Political Breakfast 10:00-12:00 Noon

Sisterhood Rummage Sale .... Open House and Book Fair

4:00-6:00 pm

Bar Mitzvah Mark Danzinger Alan Finkelstein

10:30 am

BESY Dance 7:00-12:00 pm

BENJY Youth 6:00 pm

SlIICHAT TORAH Officers 7:45 pm

29 JO TlSHRI 30 1 CHESHVAN

MORSE'S CLOSTER PHARMACY, INC.

Your Community Health Center

31

Open Sundays till 2 _ William Zipse, R.P.

768-1368

226 Closter Dock Road, Closter, N.J.

EvAN T. KRIEGER, C.L.V., Ch.F.C.

Office: 489-5 600 Home: 385-3 1 82

Group, Pension and IRA Plans Financial and Estate Planning

Life and Health Insurance Tax Shelters

VIDECO Video-Taping Services

Wedding-Bar Mitzvahs-Special Occasions

P.O. Box 7401 (201) 869-6715

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Superior Quality N. Bergen, N.J. 07047

Rich & Chris Tamian

2 CHESHVAN

SEPTEMBER S . T W T � S

, Z 3 . 5 5 7 8 9

'0 11 12 13 ,. 15 18

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

2. 25 28 27 28 2!1 JQ

Board of Trustees 7:45 pm

. INVITATIONS, STATIONERY

AVAILABLE

Stationery, birth announcements, and invitations (wedding, Bar and Bat Mitzvah)

. are available at a discount through Sisterhood. Nancy Pivar 767-863 1 Laura Chason 573-0 125

Ann Rogoff 573 -13 30

Complete Home Leonard Sinowitz , Fumiabings Vice President

BERGEN FURNITURE 8erxen Vpbolstery &: Furniture Co., Inc. Manufacturers of Fine Upholstered Furniture

Since 1929

283 Main St., Hackensack, N.J. 07601 489-0555

Shabbat Service 8: 15 pm

ATTEND MEETINGS

SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

Bergenfield, Fairlawn, Midland Park, Montvale,

Ridgefield, Teaneck

robert schoem's .�··A···., .-J'-- .

menorah chapel : .. � robert schoem - Past President Jewish Funeral Directors of America �.� ....

main chapel seats 500 - parking for 200 cars on premises •••• '

w-150 state highway no. 4, paramus 843-9090

WEDDINGS • VIDEO

BARIBAT-MITZV AHS Family & Children's Portraits

STUDIO AT DEMAREST POND (201) 784-0210

(201) 837-3322 (201) 664-4208

JOSEPH POMERANTZ, D.D_S. Dip/omate, American Board of Orthodontics

149 W. Englewood Ave .. Teaneck, N.J.

180 Old Tappan Rd., Old Tappan, N.J.

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FUNERALS CONDUCTED

f Sp.,,.1 conaid.,.,.on gi"en 10 Tllmp/.

memO.'oS Imet Ih." laml/jes,

FROM CHAPELS THROUGHOUT METROPOLITAN NEW YORK & FLORIDA

BERGEN COUNTY HACKENSACK, NJ 07601 Punic 51. al Pat'" 51 A"hfJr R MlloS/canl, MlJt

(2C 1) 489-3800 HUDSON COUNTY

JERSEY CITY. NJ 07305 Kennedy Bh"Cl al AuClubon A"e

• A"huf R. A,fw"ca"f. ""gl

DIRECI' UNES: (212) 794-8900 New Yorl< City (2011433-6500

1-800-S2HlS88 - Florida

PARTIES & PRESENTS Discounted Custom Invitations SUlIionery and Announcements

219 ClO§ter Dock Road, Closter - 784-0854 Party Planning, Centerpieces, Favors, Etc.

Barbara Fishman Bernice Slotnick

SHELLY BIRNBAUM, C.P.A. Small Businesses - Tax Returns

Individuals - Partnerships - Corporations

767-9686

AURORA GALLERY

Fine Arts In All Media

139 Oakland Street, Closter, N.J. 07624

LINDA BROWN Director (201) 767-5585

Arthur L. Ruderman, D.D.S., P.A. Richard J. Ruderman, D.M.D.

500 Piermont Road, Closter, N.J. 07624 201 - 768-3513

- By Appointment Tues. and Thurs. 8-8 pm - Mon. and Fri_ 8-4:30 pm

Sat. 8-12 pm

HAROLD D. SINGER, D.D.S.

Closter

Orthodontist Adults and Children

384-4440

Bergenfield

MmLANTIC North

Miclla.ltk National BanklNorth Executive Offices:

One Garret Mountain Plaza, West Paterson (201) 881-5000.

Off.,.. in Betp:n, Eucx, HudIoo, Morris IDd Passaic counties. MembcrFDIC

SCHLOTI'

Member Million DoUar Sales Club

Closter Dock Road, Alpine, NJ. 07620

Roslyn M. Lampert, Sales Representative

. Bus: (201) 767-0550 Res: (914) 365-2527

"Call A Friend"

THE PENNYW ATCIlER'S SHOP

137 Oakland Avenue, Closter, N.J. 767-1977

Gifts, Drugs, Beauty Items, Kodak Film & Developing All At Discount Prices!

Frieda Wells

II, ONE FREE CAll 10 A

GUARANTEED HIGHER PSAT I SAT Score

If tducational Services Center • Small groups . 1rTlpIo'I'8100,150.200+ points • Low tuition • �t 1es14oUlg tips Discounts to Members

lOur 9th year at Beth EI

� 11-.S00-762-S37S :fI/I//r' BETrY

HERSHAN REALTORS

BETIY HERSHAN RealtorlBrnker

163 Terrace St., Hawonh, NJ 07641 201-384-0110

Insurance and financial services

Home Office: 66 Route 17. Paramus. New Jersey 07652 (201) B4� • (800). NIA'()lO«!

FAIRLAWN DESIGN CENTER Manufacturers of

Fine Custom Upholstery and Draperies

Rita Niederhoffer (201) 440-2020

48 Moonachie Ave. , Hackensack, N.J.

TOYS, COSMETICS, JEWELRY, APPAREL

PARTY FAVORS, BAR-BAT MITZVAH FAVORS

DISCOUNTED A EVERYTHWNG + � CARICATURES FOR PARTIES

ALL HAIR ACCESSORIES, GIFT ITEMS

NOVELTIES,ETC.

JOAN - 768-8942

NEWBERRY CABINET CO.

Custom Furniture - Cabinet Worit Tables - Built-ins - Countertops

Wood - Fonnica - Lacquer Repairs - Refinishing - Finish Carpentry

784-0586 Eve: 768-0397 �

(201) 767-5830

B�ETP�G CENTER LOW COST QUALITY PRINTING

. Bill Laura, Mgr . 316 Harrington Ave. Closter, N.J. 07624

NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

LANDESMAN Travel Service

(Established 1962)

475 Cedar Lane. Teaneck. N.J. 07666-836--UOO

6-8 Washington St .. Tenafly. N.J. - 567-5800

" 'U/"���7 Meets at Temple Beth El

99:30 am 5: 15 pm 6:45 pm 1

For more infonnation. please call:

(201) 265 -3900

LOUISE BOY ARSKY. Sales Representati.-e

Million Dollar Club

FELTER STEWART Realtors

Office: (201) 768-2442 (2011784-0235 564 Piennom Road

Closter. l" .1.

Sal Cenicola's HAWORTH BEAUTY SALOS

Pedicures & Facials 149 Terrace Street, Hawonh. N.J. 07641

384-5656 Open til 9 Thursday and Friday

Charge Accounts

PLAZA PHAR\LKY

Banon ' s Chocolates 63 Closter Plaza Shopping Center

Closter. �.J. 07624

(201) 768-6655 B.l. Lnine. R. P

BOULEVARD-RIVERSIDE - "A Guardian Chape'" Brooklyn Long Island Queens Manhattan Westchester

312 Coney Island Ave. 1450 Broadway 114-03 Queens Blvd. 178 West 76 51. 21 West Broad 51. 718-633-0400 Hewlett (at 76 Rd.) Forest Hills 212-362-3600 Mt. Vernon

516-295-3100 718-854-2000 914-664-6800 Florida: Dade County - 305-947-6868 - Broward County - 305-947-6868 - Palm Beach County - 305-683-2726

Serving the Greater Metropolitan Area and Florida Directors: Michael A. Hyman-lewis Smith-Stanley Misikoff-Nonnan I. Shapiro-Bernard Simon-Manin Kasdan-H:.skell �eyers-George Smith

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TENAKIIL PRESS FULL SERVICE PRINTING

Commercial & Social 768-3800

251 Closter Dock Road, Closter

PASTRIES !Nc.

66 Union A·,,�nlJe Cresskill. New Je,.�y 07626

201 - 768-0606

ALAN B. KATZMAN, D.M.D., F.A.G.D. Family &: Restorative Dentistry

458 Tappan Rd. , Northvale, N.J. 07647 Office Houn by Appt.

Evening &. Weekend Hours Available

THE WINE AND WlDSKEY BARREL

7 Broad Street, Norwood, N.J. (201) 768-155 1

TEMPLE BETH EL Of Northern Valley

221 SchraaIenburgb Road Closter, New Jersey 07624

Rabbi . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . Fredric S. Pomerantz Cantor , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shlomo Bar-Nissim President . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan E. Chason Bulletin Editors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carol Pomerantz

Doris Mortman Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-5 1 12

, Education Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . Evelyn Rotstein / ' Religious School Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 768-2 195 ' Nursery School Director . . . . . . . Jeanne Schreiber Nursery Phone . . . " . . . , . , . , . , . . . . . . 768-3726 ,

, Parenting Director . . . . . . . , . . . . . , . Hope Eliasof ' Youth Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sherry Newman '

TEMPLE BETH EL OF Northern Valley

221 Schraalenburgh Road Closter, New Jersey 07624

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Henry Morris 20,1 - 768-3577 Automatic Doors of Bergen County

Automatic Garage Door Operators Sales - Service - Installation

198 Walnut St., Northvale, N.J. 07647 Fn� Gift on AU In.sttJ1led Automatic Gara8� Door Operators . With This Ad

Or. Kennet.t:'! �Gasworth OP\ZM��J$1 . ' Dr. , Martin l:WScHulman ....

OPHTHAkMOlOGI Sr, 76��1.�O , ' .

520 DURIE AvE:'" :;. :' � : < f·" · 'CLOSTER, N.J.

Ladies Tennis & Golf ACTION WEAR OUTLET

85 Carver Ave. , Westwood, N.J. 07675

666-3520

Dolores & Dick Friend

ACCENT ON VIDEO Video Movies

Rentals and Sales Video Equipment and Accessories

256 Closter Dock Rd. , Closter, N.J.

(20 1 ) 767-8 1 06 Open 7 Days

Diete Center'

of Closter/Norwood - "', . . �

Over 2000 Diet Centers across the coun- . try have successful results. This program is based on sound nutrition and daily, one on one, counseling with a diet counselor. .'

• Lose up to 10 lbs. in 2 weeks • Lose up to 17-25 lbs. in 6 weeks

, • Call today for a consultation .

16 Broad Street Norwood, N.J . 07648

(comer Broad St. & Blanche Ave.)

Amanda Strauss - 767-5887

HEB REW UN ION COLLEGE L I B RARY 3 1 03 CL I FTON AVE CINCINNAT I OH I O 45220

Beautiful Women's Clothing Cress kill 87 1 -4444

Q'5i,;perb food and casual elegance is our style. Be it an intimate affair or grand event. let Laura custom plall )'Ollr weddillg bar or bat mitzvah with creativity' am/ expertise, fA",.. c� .. y, proJ>rletnss, (914)359·1110

JOHN A. RUBINSTEIN. D.M.D. Ge�ral Dentistry ,

ANNE SCHULTZ, D.D.S. Pediatric Dentistry

466 Old Hook Road 475 Fifth Avenue Emerson, NJ 07630 New York, NY 10017 201-261-7755 2 12-725-2950

Phone 688-5595 - Home Phone 399-9063 - Bus.

ELSIE'S EXCLUSIVE CATERING

by Elsie tuad Edward &lwrylu!

1 1 55-57 Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, N.J . 07 1 1 1

VICTOR BORDEN, M.D. F.A.C.O.G.

ROBERT GLICK, M.D. F.A.C.O.G.

,OBSTETRICS, GYNECOLOGY & INFERTlllTY : .g :. =

By Appointment Only 8 ISO Grand Avenue Englewood, N.J. 07631

871-1766 567-5155

Non-Profit arg. U.S. POSTAGE

PAID Closter, N.J.

07624 Permit No. 12

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