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Temple Talk

Dr. David J.. Fine Rabbi

Caitlin O. Bromberg Cantor

Sharon Litwin Associate Rabbi

Denis Vogel President

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Rabbi’s Message Page 2

Cantor’s Message Pages 3

President’s Message Page 4

Education Director’s Message

Page 5

Milestones/

Oneg & Kiddush Page 6

Circle of Honor/B’nei Mitzvah

Page 7

Adult Education Page 8

Music Committee Page 9

Membership/Melton Graduates

Page 10

Tikkun Olam Page 11

Sisterhood Page 12

Youth/Community Info.

Page 15

Donations Page 16

Opportunities for Giving

Page 17

Calendars Pages 18-19

Advertisements Back Cover

Honey Sale Pages 13-14

Summer 2011 Sivan, Tammuz, Av, Elul 5771

Summer Minyanim—9:30am Sunday minyan will take place at the following member’s homes

July 3: Temple Israel (9:00 am) July 10: Linda & Abe Davis July 17: Tamara & Barry Freeman July 24: Pamela Grant July 31: Carla & Denis Vogel

August 7: Suzie & Josh Holden August 14: Open August 21: Beverly & Arnold Lang August 28: Alla & Rabbi David Fine

7th Annual Membership Party

Sunday, August 28

1:00 pm—5:00 pm

At the home of

Johanna & Michael Rosen

Guest are welcome to use the pool or just socialize More information on page 5

Summer Music Friday Nights

August 19 Tamara Freeman, D.M.A. violin & viola

Artie Bressler, woodwinds, Irene Bressler, harp & piano, Richard Schnaittacher,viola 7:00 pm Light Refreshments

7:30 pm Concert 8:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat in the Sanctuary

Tisha B’Av Services

Monday, August 8, 8:00pm Tuesday, August 9, 7:00am

Tuesday, August 9 @ 7:45 pm Mincha/M’aariv

High Holy Days 5772 Packets will be mailed shortly

Sat., September 24 Selichot Program at 9:30 pm & Services at 11:30 pm Sun,, September 25 Cemetery Service 11:00 am at Beth El Cemetery Wed., September 28 Erev Rosh Hashanah Services 6:30 pm Thurs., September 29 Rosh Hashanah (1st Day) Services 8:30 am Tashlich: Depart Temple Israel 6:00 pm

Mincha/Ma’ariv 6:30 pm Fri., September 30 Rosh Hashanah (2nd Day) Services 8:30 am Friday Night Services 8:30 pm

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FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY The New Marriage Law in New York State and its Meaning for Conservative Judaism Last month marked an historic evolution in the history of marriage and society when New York State enacted a same-sex marriage law. New Jersey has a civil union law where same-sex couples can register with the state but it is not called “marriage.” While New Jersey’s position is towards the progressive end, New York will now be the destination for same-sex couples seeking to get married. From a Jewish and religious perspective, the New York legislation closes a circle that was

opened up for us in the Conservative Movement five years ago with the Committee on Jewish Law and Standards’ decision to endorse same sex unions and gay and lesbian rabbis and cantors. Since 2006 there has been a growing number of Conservative rabbis and cantors who perform same sex ceremonies. The Movement guidelines remained unclear, both in terms of the endorsement of the ceremonies and of their liturgical and halakhic content. Many had hoped that over the next several years the form of the ceremonies would develop organically. While some of that has happened, the decision in Albany has made the question immediate and pressing. New York will recognize religious solemnizations of same sex marriages as well as civil ceremonies. Conversely, it is now illegal for a rabbi to perform a same sex ceremony in New York without a state license, since the effect of the ceremony is now governed by law. The ceremony itself now has a civil as well as halakhic consequence

The authors of the 2006 Law Committee decision that was determinative for Conservative Movement policy, namely, Rabbis Elliot Dorff, Daniel Nevins and Avram Reisner, are working on a revision of their celebrated responsum that will offer specific guidelines for Conservative rabbis and cantors on how to celebrate same-sex marriages. There was in 2006 a dissenting paper that I authored with my father, Rabbi Robert Fine, and Rabbi Myron Geller. We took a different approach than Rabbis Dorff, Nevins and Reisner. Our paper was in general more liberal except that we saw a solemnization ceremony as a religious requirement. For us, a solemnization ceremony is the central means by which we make intimate relationships sacred. We have therefore decided to work together again towards a re-issue of our paper with and added section on practical applications. In our view, a religious solemnization ceremony between two men or two women, or a same-sex wedding, has immense halakhic and symbolic significance. We are committed to working through the questions of how ancient Jewish legal constructs of heterosexual marriage and divorce can be applied to same-sex couples today so that the same kind of holiness through which brides and grooms are blessed in Jewish tradition can be made available to all Jewish couples. I look forward to sharing with the Temple Israel community the fruits of our labors.

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CANTOR CAITLIN BROMBERG Summer Doldrums – Summer Inspiration The term “doldrums” comes from sailing jargon. If a sailboat is in the doldrums, it has no wind in its sails. One is “stuck in the water” and can’t move forward or back until the sails catch the wind again. This is what happens to many people’s Jewish lives in the summer. The Jewish year seems to start with Rosh Hashanah, and for many people it sputters to an end sometime after Pesach. The holiday of Shavuot, which comes in the early summer, is one of the least known or observed holidays in the Jewish calendar. In summer our normal

routines are interrupted by the pleasures of beach, mountains, barbecues, family visits and for some, travel to exotic locations. The kids go to camp and parents go out to play. The kids go to camp… If our kids go to Jewish camps, the summer can be the time that inspires a lifelong love of Judaism. A large percentage of Jewish adults who are observant or involved remember their Jewish camping days with fond nostalgia. Why is the camping experience so dynamic? It seems to be the combination of the fun of outdoor summer activities and peer-group fellowship with Judaism in a much more casual framework than the synagogue. The love of Jewish camp prayer has played a major role in changing the music and style of worship in synagogues in the last 20 years. More congregational singing, more teaching during prayer, more adaptation of the service to make it fun and understandable for young children, families, etc… Judaism can take on a more relaxed, refreshing, portable and adaptable character during the summer. Shabbat dinner, barbecued before sunset and enjoyed outdoors on the deck with friends. (For guidelines on saying Shabbat Kiddush over lemonade, sangria, mojitos or brightly colored tropical drinks, ask me or Rabbi Fine). Take a little bit of Shabbat with you on vacation. Depending on what you are doing, you could slip candlesticks or a challah cover, a benscher or even a card with the Shabbat blessings into your suitcase and say them wherever you are. Add a historic synagogue to your sightseeing in foreign locales. If you are in the presence of truly awesome natural beauty, know that there is a blessing for everything! Rainbows, mountains, waterfalls, beautiful trees, flowers…they all have their blessings. You could say…”Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-Olam…..and say the rest of it in English. For example….”Who Created Majestic Mountains”. Or you could follow the kids’ example and enjoy some special Jewish learning. One-week or 4-day seminars in beautiful locations are given by many organizations and learning institutions. Go to Israel and spend time in an Ulpan before you go sightseeing, and try out your Hebrew. Or….host one of the Temple Israel Summer Sunday Minyans! These are lovely summer gatherings of friends from the synagogue in each other’s homes for our regular Sunday minyan. After davening the host serves refreshments, from a light breakfast to a sumptuous brunch. And don’t miss the Summer Music Fridays. Just don’t get stuck in the doldrums! Cantor Caitlin Bromberg

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As we end the summer months, I would like to reflect upon a remarkable year of education at Temple Israel. We have one of the premier religious school programs in northern New Jersey. Our students leyn Torah earlier, more skillfully and more frequently than anywhere that I am aware of. We send a greater percentage of students to BCHSJS and Prozdor than any other conservative shul. We have much to qvell over. There are a number of moments that I found special and moving. First was this year’s aleph siddur ceremony. I can not describe the priceless looks of pride on our children’s faces as they received their very own siddur with its personalized cover. At graduation this

year, many students spoke of their siddur, their connection to Temple Israel and their complete understanding of their Jewish identity. There is also nothing like seeing the pride and confidence of one of our children as they read Torah for the first time in junior congregation. No one has been able to copy the success of our Torah Club. We should all be proud of the community that we have built, any the future leaders that we are nurturing. But it is not just our children that we educate. This year saw our most successful Adult Education programming in years. Classes held by Rabbi Fine, Cantor Bromberg and Rabbi Litwin were well attended and engaging. This year we are planning another year of must-see programming. Temple Israel is also a great supporter of the Florence Melton School, another opportunity for our adult members to further their Jewish education and connection to Am Yisrael. We are privileged to have many members taking the course and seven who graduated this year. Laura Brody, Bill and Hilarie Kay, Lou and Elyse Levene and David and Peri Namerow all graduated after two years of study. As proud as I am of our children, I am equally as proud of our adults who took time out of their busy schedules to enhance their lives as members of the Jewish community. I realize that summer is a time for vacations, sun and fun, but I do want everyone to remember that Temple Israel is open for business during the summer months. I hope to see you on Shabbat, at minyan or on the beach.

B’shalom Denis

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Todah Raba to the Torah and Haftarah Readers and Daveners of June and July: Cheryl Alterman, Abe Davis, Pamela Cohen, Jackie Crane, Caitlin Crane-Moscowitz, Kenny Crane-Moscowitz, Emma Diamond, Aviv Efrat, Tamara

Freeman, Stephanie Gottesman, , Alan Gallatin, Sharyn Gallatin, Carly Haber, Jake Haber, Manny Haber, Jessie Kirshner, Lauren Kirshner, Larry Klein, Rabbi Sharon Litwin, Adi Melamed, Elan Melamed, David Millman, Nanette Rosenbaum, Elaine Silverstein, Sandy Wechsler, Cayla Whittaker.

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Thank you to Manny Haber and the School Committee for all of their hard work this year and for their help with graduation. Mazal Tov to all of our Kitah Hey graduates and to the following award winners: Sally and David Kirsch Scholarship Endowment Award: Jeremy Lipsky

Sisterhood Community Service Award: Kenneth Crane-Moscowitz Also, at graduation, we mistakenly missed calling Matthew Zachem for a perfect attendance award. Mazal to Matthew and his family for this achievement. I am thrilled that so many of our graduates will be heading to BCHSJS next year for Hebrew High School. It is a testament to our school, our teachers, and especially to the dedication of our parents and students that we have almost the entire class continuing their Jewish education. I always say, I wouldn’t give a driver’s license or scalpel to a 13 year old, how can I entrust Jewish identity to be completely formed at 13… so glad that this class has committed to continuing to learn together. We have a wonderful turn-out for our second year of Project Yoetz, our high school mentoring program. Twenty-five teens have volunteered to give of their time as mentors in our school for next year. I am very excited to have the energy of our teens in the school to act as shadows and role models for all of our students and to support them in their Hebrew learning. Thank you for a very successful school year. If you would like any Hebrew refreshing during the summer, please call me, I’d be happy to help, free of charge. This year our first day of school is September 11, 2011. We will not only mark the 10th anniversary of that difficult day in our country’s history, we will also open school with a flourish of excitement and look toward a new year of learning together, special programs, friendships, and community. I look forward to seeing everyone again on September 11 at 9:30am for the first day of school and of course at High Holy Day services just a few weeks later. Best wishes for a wonderful, relaxing, warm summer. -Rabbi Sharon

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Membership Party Sunday, August 28 1:00 pm—5:00 pm

At the home of Johanna & Michael Rosen

All Temple Israel members & Prospective Members are invited to our annual Membership Pool Party. This event is free of charge to all guests.

Lounge around the pool or swim. Kids welcome! Meet and greet friends and make new friends. RSVP: joresnickrosen@gmail.com

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MILESTONES

Oneg Shabbat Sponsors July 1 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 8 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 15 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 22 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 29 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP

Kiddush Sponsors July 2 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 9 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 16 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 23 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP July 30 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP

ONEG/KIDDUSH SPONSORS Oneg Shabbat Sponsors Aug. 5 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP Aug. 12 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP Aug. 19 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP Aug. 26 Rochelle & Jonathan Forstot in honor of their

son, Zachary Forstot on the occasion of his bar mitzvah

Kiddush Sponsors Aug. 6 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP Aug. 13 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP Aug. 20 Robert & Rita Obeiter in honor of their children Aug. 27 Rochelle & Jonathan Forstot in honor of their

son, Zachary Forstot on the occasion of his bar mitzvah

The Kiddush Club would like to thank the following donors: Anonymous Chuck & Roberta Fleischman Allen & Ellen Rubin Rubin & Evelyn Auerbach Barry & Joan Goldberg Mel & Phyllis Schinasi Ira Brandenberg & Anne Wolf Martin & Ellie Gruber Robert Smolen & Barbara Schneider Philip & Laura Brody Wayne Miller & Debbie Mitzner Abe & Linda Davis Dan & Sharon Mosenkis Steven & Karen Diamond Robert & Rita Obeiter Evan & Christine Dobkins Linda Paige Aviv & Anat Efrat Harlan Rosenthal & Nanette Rosenbaum

BNEI MITZVAH Caitlin Crane-Moscowitz, daughter of Jackie Crane and Glen Moscowitz Kenny Crane-Moscowitz, son of Jackie Crane and Glen Moscowitz We wish our B’nei Mitzvah a lifetime of Torah, Mitzvot, and Gemilut Hasadim (Acts of Loving-kindness) WEDDINGS Amy Sussman and Mark Von Holden. Amy is the daughter of Gayle & Robert Sussman We wish the newlyweds a lifetime of mazel and simchah, of celebration and happiness. DEATHS Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine May the families be comforted among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem

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B’NEI MITZVAH

CIRCLE OF HONOR

TODAH RABBAH TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS

Benefactor’s Circle Beth & Freddie Kotek Tricia & Howard Schreiber Sustainer’s Circle Sue Rubinoff Lenore & Neil Sherman Pillar’s Circle Audrey Meyers & Scott Agins Shari & Manny Haber Rita & Robert Obeiter

Sponsor’s Circle Cheryl & Allan Alterman Anonymous Christine & Evan Dobkins The Fels Family Roberta & Charles Fleischman Tamara & Barry Freeman Sharyn & Alan Gallatin Susie & Shelly Goldstein Suzanne & Joshua Holden Debbie, Wayne & Jared Miller

Peri & David Namerow Johanna & Michael Rosen Ellen & Allen Rubin Kurt Rosenberg Sisterhood of Temple Israel Carla & Denis Vogel

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ADULT EDUCATION Welcome to Adult Education 2011-12!

Selichot, Saturday, Saturday, September 24, 9:00 pm

Slide Show/Panel Discussion: Temple Israel Goes to Germany, April 2010

Hear all about the Temple Israel tour of Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt, Worms and Munich, with Rabbi David J. Fine, PhD. Rabbi Fine and trip participants will be present to share their experiences/reflections and answer questions. Stay Tuned: Rabbi Fine will follow up last year’s successful Sunday morning lecture series on German-Jewish history with an equally enriching, inspirational Sunday morning course: “The History of the Land and Peoples of Israel.” This class will culminate in two Trips to Israel in late June/July 2012: a family trip, appropriate for young children, and a unique interfaith tour, in partnership with St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church and with the Ridgewood Muslim congregation, which worships at St. Elizabeth’s, located on Fairmount Road. Other highlights of the 2011-12 Adult Ed programming, currently in the planning stage include: a scholar-in-residence lecture and other offerings from Cantor Caitlin Bromberg and Rabbi Sharon Litwin. Finally, Rabbi Fine will continue his irresistible Tuesday Evening Talmud Study. We ended on a cliffhanger this year, so join us to find out where we left off and what happens next! New students always welcome, and no prior knowledge of Hebrew is required. To support this year’s Adult Education Program, please consider a donation in one of the following categories: Benefactors - $500; Supporters -- $136; Patrons - $54, and Friends - $36. Please make checks payable to Temple Israel and note Adult Education in the memo line. Donations of any amount are welcome, and they will be acknowledged in Temple Talk. Thank you in advance for your generous contributions to sustain our efforts. Jane Rosen Chair, Adult Education

The Board of Directors and the entire Temple Israel community welcomes Aidan Seltsam’s new sister, Maeve Elizabeth Seltsam. We wish Maureen Nassan, our office administrator and her husband, Bob Seltsam, a lifetime of mazel and simchas, happiness and celebrations.

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SUMMER MUSIC The Temple Israel Summer Music Fridays began on June 24 with the amazing Four Tenors Todd Bakal, Samuel Eitan Cohen, Larry Klein, and Bill Scher, accompanied brilliantly by Irene Bressler on piano and harp. The 100+ congregation was electrified by their stirring performance that highlighted Broadway songs about prayer. These incredibly talented gentlemen are members of our shul and choir. I thank Todd, Eitan, Larry, Bill, and Irene for all their hard work, creativity, and splendid performance! Our Summer Music Fridays continue on July 22 with Cantor Caitlin Bromberg and pianist Gary Haberman. At 7:00 we will enjoy light, pareve refreshments. The Concert begins at 7:30 followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services at 8:30. On August 19, the Summer Music Fridays will conclude with Dr. Tamara Freeman, violinist and violist, Artie Bressler, woodwinds, and Irene Bressler, piano and harp. It is an honor and joy to work with all of these wonderful musical artists. I would like to thank the following dedicated people who were behind the scenes of this year's Summer Music Series: Maureen Nassan, Office Manager & Judy Baslaw, Office Assistant Tina Polen and Jose Serna, Custodians Alice Stevenson, Babysitting; Dan Unger, Videography; Bruce Thaler, Publicity; Gila Melamed, Graphic Design; Helene Emanuel, Visiting Vocal Coach Music Committee: Artie Bressler, Irene Bressler, Debbie Cantor, Larry Klein, Linda Page, William Scher, Barbara Schneider, Elaine Silverstein, Anne Wolf I also thank the following generous series sponsors: Benefactor ($72 and up) Elaine Silverstein & Bruce Thaler, Johanna & Michael Rosen, Barbara Schneider & Robert Smolen Patrons ($54) Ellen and Allen Rubin, Susie & Shelley Goldstein, Roberta & Chuck Fleischman, Emily & Steve Vandalovsky Friends ($36) Linda & Abe Davis, Cheryl & Larry Klein, Eli & Frankie Bordowitz, Cheryl & Allan Alterman, Elyse Beidner

Levene & Lou Levene, Tricia & Howard Schreiber Supporters ($18) Anonymous, Miriam & Todd Bakal, Amy and Bill Scher, Pam & Eitan Cohen, Drs. Tamara & Barry Freeman There is still time to sponsor the Summer Music Fridays. Please send your donation, made out to Temple

Israel, to the Temple office. Your generosity is deeply appreciated. TEMPLE ISRAEL CHOIR The Choir is practicing this summer and into September in preparation for the High Holy Days. The rehearsals take place in the sanctuary on the following Tuesday evenings, 8:00-9:15: July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9: No rehearsal --- Tisha' B'Av, August 16, August 23, August 30, Sept. 6, Sept. 13, Sept. 20, Sept 27. We will share our beautiful music on the following Yom Tov dates: Sat. Sept. 24 Selichot Evening Service, Wed. Sept. 28 Erev Rosh HaShanah, Fri. Oct. 7 Kol Nidrei. Please contact me if you would like to participate in this supportive group of excellent music and warm friendship! Tamara Freeman, D.M.A. (201) 825-2094 TamaraFreeman@verizon.net

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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP

MELTON GRADUATES

This summer the Membership Committee will be hosting a membership pool party on Sunday, August 28, 2011 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm our home, 237 S. Pleasant Ave, Ridgewood. This is a multigenerational party and will be a lovely time to reconnect with Temple friends over light refreshments and of course, swimming. Our membership committee is encouraging our congregation to bring their friends to our summer musical concert series. We have concerts on Friday, July 22 and Friday, August 19 at 7:30 pm. The music will be beautiful and it is a wonderful way to introduce people to our shul community. Please join us for both the concerts and Kabbalat Shabbat services after each concert at 8:30 pm. Besides having a formal presence at our concerts, our committee will be hosting two open houses before the high holidays. Our open houses will be held on Sunday, September 18 in the morning, and on Monday, September 19 in the evening. The membership committee welcomes any member who wishes to get involved in formally greeting prospective families, giving tours of the synagogue and planning membership events. If you’d like to get involved please contact me at joresnickrosen@gmail.com or by phone, at home at 201-670-8199. If any of you knows of a person or family who you think would enjoy being part of our very special temple community, please call me so that I may get in touch with them. Better yet, invite them to attend services, a softball game, our musical soirees or any other synagogue event. Best wishes for a healthy and relaxing summer. Jo Rosen

Congratulations to Temple Israel members who recently completed the Florence Melton Adult Mini School for Jewish Studies program: Laura Brody, Hilarie Kay, Bill Kay, Elyse Beidner Levene, Peri Namerow, David Namerow, The courses cover Jewish customs, ideas, beliefs, practices and history. They are co-sponsored by Kaplan JCC and UJA Federation of Northern New Jersey.

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TIKKUN OLAM New Fund for Feeding the Hungry We are pleased to announce that we have established a special fund to be used to advance our synagogue’s longstanding commitment to feeding the homeless and the hungry in our local community. For many years we operated a shelter at our building during the winter months with meals provided by a variety of member families. More recently we have sponsored quarterly dinners at Family Promise of Bergen County in Hackensack. The new fund can be used to help finance those quarterly meals and may be used for other projects related to feeding the hungry as approved by the Board. Anyone who advances monies for the homeless feeding as authorized by the Tikkun Olam chair will be able to submit the receipts for all or part of their expenditures and receive reimbursement from the Fund if they wish to do so. This fund is named the "Susan Reeve/Temple Israel Fund for Feeding the Hungry" in honor of a young woman (non-member) who suffered a tragic death in 1975. Additional contributions are welcome and anyone wishing to contribute to the fund should write a check to Temple Israel and note, either on the check or in a cover note that it is for the Susan Reeve/Temple Israel Fund for Feeding the Hungry. This fund is not an endowment. The principal can and will be used to help feed the hungry. The Fall Season brings many of the traditional Temple Israel Tikkun Olam activities.

Please mark your calendars for the following: Annual River Clean Up ---Sunday October 2 In conjunction with Wildscape and the Interfaith Community we are returning to Gypsy Pond to continue the clean up efforts we started last year. Our ability to have a significant impact in removing a myriad of trash that pollutes this site is huge ---paying dividends for the surrounding community and the park area. Come join us!

Kol Nidre Food and Clothing Drive—Friday, October 7 Canned and non-perishable foods and personal and household goods are still in great demand at Ridgewood Social Service which supports families in our neighboring towns. Clothing for all ages will be collected and donated to Big Brother/ Big Sister. Our support for those in need in these very difficult economic times cannot be underestimated. We will be collecting these items before services on Kol Nidre. See flyer for more details. Homeless Hosting---Monday October 31 and December 19 Join us for either preparing food prior to the date or serving on site on either or both Mondays in Hackensack at the Homeless Shelter. This mitzvah has been and continues to be a humbling experience for all who participate. Interfaith Blood Drive—Sunday November 6 Our biannual Interfaith Blood Drive will be held at Temple Israel; as is our custom our friends at St. Elizabeth’s will be joining us. We have set the standard for collecting the most blood from a faith-based effort. We will be able to accept platelet as well as “double” donations. Please hold the date! Chocolate donuts will be served….promise! For more information or to sign up for any of these events please contact Nadine Genet at nzgnzg@aol.com

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SISTERHOOD

Gift Shop News: All merchandise is 20% off the retail

cost. Remember that with each

purchase, you are making a

contribution to our synagogue. We

have mezzuzot, tallitot, necklaces, ear-

rings and other bnai mitzvah gifts and a

variety of items of Judaica too numerous to list that make ap-

propriate gifts for many occasions. The inventory will be in stock

this fall. If the gift shop is closed, please contact Laura Brody at

(201) 670-1916 or email lwbrody@aol.com to make a purchase

or arrange to browse our selection.

Sisterhood is once again offering customized kippot for your simchas. Before buying online, check with us! We will save you

money. Contact Carla Vogel at 201-670-1642 or Carla@synagogue.org

Linda Van Grover continues to handle tallitot sales this

year. A new selection is available in our gift shop, and

Linda will be happy to assist you with

selection, whether it is in stock or

needs to be custom- ordered. Call

Linda at (201) 447-1685 or emai

vangrover@aol.com

Annual Pool Party Thursday, July 21 (rain date July 28), at 7:45 pm at the home of Peri Namerow, 261 Bellair Road, Ridgewood. Come and hang out with old and new friends, hear about Sisterhood’s plans for the year, have a margarita or some wine, and maybe even go in the pool. We will be auctioning a pair of High Holiday pew seats and parking passes.

Here is a preview of the events we have planned for the coming year: August: mikvah field trip, postponed from last year Art show/kickoff event: Tuesday, September 20 Third (Fourth?) Annual Kugelthon: Tuesday, October 4 Sisters in the Sukkah: Tuesday, October 18 Progressive Dinner: Saturday, November 19—hold the date for this fabulous evening! Hanukkah party: Thursday, December 15 Sisterhood Shabbat: Saturday, January 21 Vashti's Feast: Wednesday, February. 29 Pre-Passover recipe swap: Thursday, March 22 Mah-jong Night: Wednesday, April 18 Congregational trip to Philadelphia Jewish Museum: Sunday, June 10 (co-sponsored by the Brandeis Men’s Club and the Adult Education Committee) Join Hadassah: Lifetime memberships to Hadassah are available for just $100 through December 31. To join the Northwest Bergen Chapter, which includes Ridgewood, Glen Rock, Wyckoff, Franklin Lakes, and surrounding towns, contact Susie Goldstein at susieg70@aol.com. To join the Paramus Bat Sheva chapter, contact Elyse Levene at elyselawyer@msn.com Kippot Orders Sisterhood is once again offering customized kippot for your simchas. Before buying online, check with us! We will save you money. Contact Carla Vogel at 201-670-1642 or Carla@synagogue.org.

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

The Sisterhood Book Group is taking a break for the sum-mer and will reappear in the fall in a new and improved for-mat. Check the synagogue announcements for upcoming meetings.

Look for the Sisterhood Membership Form and information about our annual pre-Rosh Hashanah Honey Sale in your High Holyday packet. Honey prices will remain the same as last year, and the deadline for orders is August 24.

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ROSH HASHANAH HONEY SALE Begin the celebration of the New Year with the sweetness of honey. Share the tradition of apples dipped in honey and help the Temple Israel community at the same time. Sisterhood is offering our members the opportunity to share the sweetness of Rosh Hashanah by sending gifts of delicious golden honey to family, friends, teachers, and synagogue staff. Each package contains a cheerful gift card and a jar of honey. Delivery will be made prior to Rosh Hashanah. Honey gifts to member families and synagogue staff are $9.00 each and can be purchased by circling the names of your choice on this form. Other friends and relatives can share in the tradition by attaching a separate list of names and addresses for each jar of honey at a cost of $10.00 per jar. Delivery will be made prior to the holiday.

Thank you for supporting Sisterhood. Please mail your check payable to Temple Israel Sisterhood with this form and your non-member name and address list to:

Temple Israel Sisterhood Rosh Hashanah Honey Sale 475 Grove Street Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Orders must be received NO LATER THAN AUGUST 19, 2011

Questions? Please email Joan Goldberg at goldbergjoan@yahoo.com

Your Name __________________________________ Your Phone Number (____)_______________ Total Gifts From List _______ x $9.00 each $__________ Total Gifts To Non-Members _______ x $9.00 each $__________ (Attach List of Names & addresses) Give to the entire Synagogue (includes Rabbi, Cantor, Education Dir, office & custodial staff)$____240.00 TOTAL AMOUNT OF CHECK $__________ _______ Check here if you wish to be informed so that you may reciprocate to someone not on your list who is sending you a package PLEASE CIRCLE THE NAMES OF THOSE FAMILIES TO WHOM YOU’D LIKE TO SEND A GIFT OF HONEY: This list is complied from several different sources. If your name does not appear, please forgive the oversight and let us know so that you will be included on future lists. Thank you.

Adrian, Charles & Simone

Agins, Scott & Audrey Meyers

Albert, Barry & Annie

Albescu, Ionel & Sonia

Alterman, Allan & Cheryl

Amsterdam, Susan

Antebi, Henri & Kim

Aroneanu, Andrei & Corina

Auerbach, Rubin & Evelyn

Auerbach, Steven & Lynda

Bakal, Todd & Miriam

Baruch, Yigal & Naomi

Bauch, Daniel & Joanne

Berkowitz, Charles & Rachel

Birenbaum, Lester & Sue Hill

Bixon, Gary & Phyllis

Blumkin, Ellen & Ralph

Bober, Bernard & Janet

Bordonaro, Bruce & Janice

Bordowitz, Eli & Frankie

Bortinger, Arie & Nancy

Brandenberg, Ira & Anne Wolf

Bressler, Arthur & Irene

Brody, Philip & Laura

Brown, Leigh & Nadine Genet

Butensky, Debra

Calman, Clarence & Sonja

Cantor, Marc & Debra

Caplan, Mitchell & Caryn Goodman

Capleton, Selma

Carter, Alanna

Caruso, Stephen & Debra

Cohen, Fredric & Eileen Blecher

Cohen, Samuel & Pamela

Cornell, Eugene & Susan Mayo

Corwin, Jan & Debbie

Cox, David & Arlene

Dachille, Douglas & Amy

Davis, Abe & Linda

Deino, Esther & Jack

Diamond, Steven & Karen

Dickman, Barry & Carol

Dobkins, Evan & Christine

Dolin, David & Hope Singer

Drori, Arielle & Guy

Dworkin, Robert

Edelberg, David & Vivian

Efrat, Aviv & Anat

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Eiseman, Marvin

Eisen, Leonard & Barbara

Eisenberg, Harry & Deborah

Eliahou, Elie & Celine

Elling, Mimi

Emont, Carl & Eve Mensch

Engle, Howard & Trude

Fellows, George & Diane

Fellows, Helen

Fels, Richard & Carla

Fishbein, Daniel & Susan Flanzman

Fishbein, Aaron & Karen Grant

Fleischman, Charles & Roberta

Fleischer, Abe & Sondra

Fleiss, Michael & Vicki

Flicker, Keith & Joan

Forstot, Jonathan & Rochelle

Frank, Sherry & Stephen

Freeman, Barry & Tamara

Gaffin, Neil & Jane

Gale, Ellen

Gallatin, Alan & Sharyn

Gilman, Howard & Linda

Glick, Judy

Gluck, Jeffrey & Hayley

Goldberg, Barry & Joan

Goldfarb, James & Alyson Yashar

Goldstein, Sheldon & Susan

Goldstein, Steven & Michelle

Goodfriend, Robert

Graifman, Gary & Deborah

Grant, Pamela

Green, Edward & Susan

Grossman, Steven & Mallory

Grossman, Seth & Liz

Gruber, Martin & Eleanor

Grunat, Joshua & Jaclyn Calem-Grunat

Haber, Manny & Shari

Halenar, John & Barbara

Halpern, Rita

Har-zvi, Ron & Kate Mowlem

Heit, Stuart & Stacy

Herzberg, Walter & Miriam

Hirsch, Harris & Sandra

Holden, Fred

Holden, Joshua & Suzanne

Holzer, William & Madeleine

Horowitz, Donald & Rosalind

Idelchik, Semyon & Celia

Jacob, Leonard & Susan

Jacobs, Alexander & Deborah

Joseph, Jeffrey & Lisa

Kaftal, Emmanuel & Miriam

Kahan, Jesse & Naomi

Kahn, Peter & Linda

Kanen, Robert & Robin

Kaplan, Barry & June

Kassner, Gerda

Katz, Felicia

Katz, Helen

Kay, William & Hilarie

Kellner, Wayne & Denise

Kern, Robert & Tova Samuels

Kirchen, Yarin & Debra

Kirshner, Eli & Terri

Klein, Eric & Hedy

Klein, Larry & Cheryl

Klein, Selma

Kogan, Luba

Kornblit, Steven & Susan

Kornblum, Barry & Anne

Kotek, Freddie & Beth

Kurshan, Peter & Diane

LaBell, Paul & Frances

Laiks, Richard & Holly

Landau, Joseph & Susan

Lang, Arnold & Beverly

Lang, Roger & Elizabeth Gordon

Leider, Jason & Jolinda

Lerner, Boris & Elina

Levene, Louis & Elyse

Levitsky, Kenneth & Sharon

Liebson, Nancy

Lindenberg, Matthew & Erin

Lipkovitz, Mark

Lipsky, David & Danielle

Lister, Stephen & Carol

Lurie, Mirjam

Manheimer, Jeffery & Debra

Matthews, Alyssa

Marcyes, Thomas & Sylvia Flescher

Margel, Rafi & Mary Lou

Margulies, James & Martha

Marion, Ruth

Melamed, Elan & Gila

Meltzer, Jeffrey & Laurie

Menken, Craig & Christina

Miller, David & Sherell

Miller, Wayne & Debbie Mitzner

Millman, David & Terry

Mosenkis, Dan & Sharon

Moscowitz, Glen & Jacqueline Crane

Muller, Robert & Melony

Nachajon, Roberto & Raquel Burlac

Namerow, David & Peri

Nathanson, Michael & Anchalee

Nelinson, Geri

Norden, Sylvia

Nowinski, Charles & Nancy

Nygaard, Toby & Lisa Mellman

Obeiter, Robert & Rita Benezra

Oliff, Daniel

Paige, Linda

Petzinger, Walter & Diana Jampol

Plotnick, Murray & Florence

Preiss, Richard & Sherry

Robbins, David & Audrey

Rohrberger, Robert & Risa

Ron, David & Sigal

Rosen, David & Andrea

Rosen, Michael & Johanna

Rosen, Richard & Jane

Rosenberg, Kurt

Rosenfeld, Jason & Jamie Kreitman

Rosenthal, Harlan & Nanette Rosenbaum

Rosenthal, Richard & Dora

Rothenberg, Michael & Jo Ann

Rothschild, Alex & Laura

Rowitt, Lois

Royak, Jules & Paula

Rubin, Allen & Ellen

Rubinoff, Mitchell

Rubinoff, Susan

Rudnitsky, Howard

Ruthberg, Charles & Jocelyn

Sacks, Franklin & Susan

Sadox, Daniel & Melanie

Safirstein, Peter & Ruth Susnick

Salkowitz, Rabbi Selig

Sanders, Alain & Amy

Scheps, Michael & Lynn

Scher, William & Amy

Schinasi, Mel & Phyllis

Schnaittacher, Richard & Esther

Schreiber, Howard & Tricia

Schuler, Paul & Wendy

Schwartz, Sol & Kathlyn

Shames, Martin & Deborah

Shapiro, Alex & Tali

Sher, Barbara

Sherman, Neil & Lenore

Siegel, Harvey & Merille

Siegel, Mark & Shana

Smolen, Robert & Barbara Schneider

Sohval, Robert & Melinda

Solomon, Lori

Sommer, Robert & Marjorie

Spar, Ira & Rebecca

Spira, Seymour & Jeanette

Stave, Mitchell & Julie

Stern, Michael & Libby

Strachman, Howard & Naomi

Sussman, Robert & Gayle

Swick, Daniel & Esther

Taylor, Jonathan & Joyce

Terhune, Debra

Thaler, Bruce & Elaine Silverstein

Trugman, Leonard & Riva

Unger, Daniel & Waltraud

Unger, Robert & Julie

Vandalovsky, Steve & Emily

Van Grover, Robert & Linda

Victor, Lisa

Vogel, Denis & Carla

Walker, Scott & Elizabeth

Wechsler, Joseph & Sandra

Weiss, David & Bonita

Weissman, Allan & Barbara

Weitzman, Allen & Lorraine

Whittaker, Jeffrey & Lorissa Lightman

Wolfson, Larri & Susan

Yampell, Robert & Bernice

Zachem, Harvey & Andrea Glickhouse

Zeller, Robert & Stephanie Gottesman

Zimmer, Stuart & Jennifer

Zirkin, Cindy

Zonenshine, Jeffrey & Marcia Minuskin

Zur, Ben-Tzion & Tracey

TEMPLE ISRAEL STAFF

Fine, Rabbi David & Alla

Bromberg, Cantor Caitlin

Litwin, Rabbi Sharon

Baslaw, Judy

Nassan, Maureen

Polen, Tina

Serna, Jose

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FACULTY

Aldouby, Danielle

Donenfeld, Yifat

Goldstein, Claire

Greenfeld, Aviva

Hillman, Felicia (Youth Advisor)

Kopman, Fanny

Pedler, Miriam

Secemski, Leora

Vogel, Tali

ROSH HASHANAH HONEY SALE

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YOUTH HAPPENINGS Kadima has come to an end for this year. We had a great year. We had our overnight and Shabbaton which were well attended and en-joyed. We had many different events this year such as bowling, Monster Golf, making lunches for the homeless, cooking, and Mystery Movie Day just to name a few. Lounge Night each month was a great time for snacking and social-izing with friends. Our eighth grade friends who are leaving us now will be greatly missed and are always welcomed to pop in for visit. We wel-come our fifth grade friends who will be joining us next year!!! I will begin making the calendar for next year shortly, so if anyone has ideas or suggestions for events for next year just drop me an email. I hope everyone has a wonderful sum-mer! Morah Felicia fhillman78@yahoo.com

Masorti’s creative “Yellow Pages” poster/ad campaign cataloguing the livelihoods of Talmudic sages caught the attention of Jerusalem-ites and the Israeli press as public attention in Israel focused on gov-ernment stipends for full-time yeshiva students. Now available as a poster in English through Haggadahs-R-Us, it is a terrific conversation starter for classrooms, in your sukkah or just about anywhere you gather with friends and family. 50% of the prof-its from the poster sales will go to support the Masorti movement in Israel. $11.95 for 18”x23.5” full-color laminated poster; $8.95 each for 2 or more copies; bulk rates available. Shipping additional: $3.41 for 1 or 2 copies, via USPS Media Mail. To order, call 877-308-4175 or visit the merchant’s website at: http://haggadahsrus.com/

Decorate your Sukkah—or Synagogue or Classroom Wall

El Al celebrated the end of the year with a Pool Party at the home of Hayley and Jeff Gluck on Thursday, June 16 from 5pm-7pm. All incoming El Al-niks (current 3rd graders) were invited as well as siblings and parents. Dinner was served. Rabbi Sharon slitwin@synagogue.org

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DONATIONS We thank all of our donors:

Temple Israel Chai Campaign The Rosenfeld Family in honor of Jessie Kirshner on the occasion of her graduation from high school The Rosenfeld Family in honor of Janice & Bruce Bordonaro on the occasion of the marriage of their daughter Caryn to Todd Shrier The Rosenfeld Family in honor of David Millman for his great efforts on the Yom HaShoah Yellow Candle distribution Temple Israel Operating Fund The Gaffin Family in memory of Renee Royak-Schaler, sister of Jules Royak Susie & Shelly Goldstein in memory of Morris Kotek, father of Freddie Kotek Susie & Shelly Goldstein in memory of Renee Royak-Schaler, sister of Jules Royak Susie & Shelly Goldstein in honor of Bonnie & David Weiss on the engagement of their son, Jesse to Shani Bengal Susie & Shelly Goldstein in honor of the incoming Sisterhood, Men’s Club and Temple Israel Board of Directors Susie & Shelly Goldstein in honor of Gayle & Robert Sussman on the occasion of the marriage of their daughter Amy to Mark Von Holden Susie & Shelly Goldstein in honor of Arlene Cox for her many years of service on the Temple Israel Executive Committee and Board of Directors Susie & Shelly Goldstein in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Susie & Shelly Goldstein in honor of Gayle & Robert Sussman on the occasion of the marriage of their daughter Amy to Mark Von Holden Ellie & Martin Gruber in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Erin & Matthew Lindenberg in honor of Temple Israel Deborah & Martin Shames in honor of Men’s Club Barbara Sher in honor of Denis Vogel, Brandeis Men’s Club Man of the Year 2010-2011 Barbara Sher in honor of Naomi & Jesse Kahan on the occasion of their granddaughter’s bat mitzvah Barbara Sher in memory of Morris Kotek, father of Freddie Kotek Barbara Sher in memory of Rosalie Crane, mother of Jackie Crane Barbara Sher in honor or Roberta & Chuck Fleischman on the occasion of their son Andrew’s marriage Johanna & Michael Rosen in honor of Bonnie & David Weiss on the engagement of their son, Jesse to Shani Bengal Johanna & Michael Rosen in memory of Rosalie Dworkin, mother of Bob Dworkin

Carla & Denis Vogel in memory of Rosalie Dworkin, mother of Bob Dworkin Carla & Denis Vogel in memory of Renee Royak-Schaler, sister of Jules Royak Carla & Denis Vogel in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Carla & Denis Vogel in memory of Morris Kotek, father of Freddie Kotek Rebecca Vogel in honor of Temple Israel Amsterdam Family Endowment Fund Susan Amsterdam in honor of Rabbi Sharon Litwin on her acceptance into the Rabbinical Assembly and becoming Associate Rabbi at Temple Israel Donald Fellows Holocaust Education Memorial Endowment Fund Joan & Richard Rosen in memory of Morris Kotek, father of Freddie Kotek

Max Aaron Strachman Memorial Library Endowment Fund Laura & Philip Brody in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Religious School Enrichment Fund Susie & Shelly Goldstein in honor of Caitlin & Kenny Crane-Moscowitz on the occasion of their b’nei mitzvah Mahzor Lev Shalem The Halpern Family in memory of Paul Halpern (2) Beth & Freddie Kotek in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Johanna & Michael Rosen in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Linda & Abe Davis in memory of Sofia German, Alla Fine’s grandmother Linda & Abe Davis for Yizkor Jane & Richard Rosen in memory of Sofia German, grandmother of Alla Fine Jules & Paula Royak in memory of Renee Royak-Schaler, sister of Jules Royak Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Sherry & Richard Preiss in honor of the b’nei mitzvah of Caitlin & Kenny Crane-Moscowitz Jules & Paula Royak in memory of Renee Royak-Schaler, sister of Jules Royak

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund maintenance and/or capital improvement projects to Temple Israel properties. AMSTERDAM FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To provide siddurim to Temple Israel religious school students. DONALD FELLOWS HOLOCAUST EDUCATION MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund the education program portion of the Annual Holocaust Remembrance. PHYLLIS ANN ZWEIG FRIEDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To provide scholarship to a Temple Israel high school student to attend an Israel/Eastern Europe educational program. BARRY H. GLICK CHESED ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund both the cost of a professional motivational speaker who will inspire attendees to perform acts of lovingkindness AND the Chesed forum which will follow the talk. DAVID & SARA GOODMAN ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund supplemental Jewish experiences for Jewish youth. DAVID & SALLY KIRSCH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To provide scholarship to a religious school graduating student for continuing Jewish religious education. ALEXANDER & SOPHIE PURITZ MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund the Temple Israel Annual Hanukkah Party, which shall include the distribution of silver dollars to all students. MAX AARON STRACHMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To purchase educational materials for the library as well as fund library related educational events. WILLIAM & RHODA TOONKEL JEWISH MUSIC ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To promote Jewish musical education for the Temple Israel religious school, as well as other musical and cultural experiences for Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center.

Endowment Funds Donations & Dedications While Judaism itself can thrive without reference to finances, a community of Jews who are committed to the purpose of the synagogue—learning, worship, and fellowship—does need financial resources to help each other and themselves.

Most of us recognize our obligation to maintain membership in Temple Israel and to support it by payment of annual dues. However, dues alone do not cover all of our costs. There is a continuing need for donations to help assure the synagogue’s strength and development .

We encourage any and all donations to Temple Israel. The following are suggested giving opportunities in which the funds are used to support all aspects of synagogue life:

Temple Israel Operating Fund any amount

Tributes $5

DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES

Siddur Sim Shalom for Weekdays $54

Mahzor Lev Shalem For Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur $64 Chumash Etz Hayim $118

Simcha Terrace Paver $136 Memorial Plaque $540

Large Memorial Tablet $54,000

The following are suggested giving opportunities in which the funds are used to support specific areas of synagogue life: Temple Israel Chai Campaign Fund any amount Funds the major capital improvements from our synagogue building renovation Religious School Enrichment Fund any amount

Funds religious school enrichment programs & materials Endowment Funds $25,000 to establish a fund; $18 donation to established funds Each Fund has a specific purpose. Consult column on the right Susan Reeve/Temple Israel Feed the Hungry Fund any amount Funds Temple Israel’s Tikkun Olam Feed the Hungry Program Kiddush Club Funds the kiddush when there is no regular kiddush sponsor $144 Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund any amount Funds charitable purposes, at the discretion of the Rabbi Cantor’s Discretionary Fund any amount Funds charitable purposes, at the discretion of the Cantor

Contribution Form Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Enclosed is my contribution of $________________ to ___________________________________________

Checks for General Donations or Dedications should be made payable to Temple Israel. Checks for an Endowment or Discretionary Fund should be made payable to the specific Fund.

This contribution is _____in honor of or _____in memory of ______________________________________________

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