May 2016 - Temple Beth Sholom [PDF]

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Temple Beth Sholom

401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, NY • www.tbsroslyn.org • 516-621-2288

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ANNIVERSARY

Honoring Rabbi Alan B. Lucas

Sunday, May 22, 2016 | 14 Iyar 5776 | 5 o’clock pm

FROM THE RABBI’S DESK by Rabbi Alan B. Lucas

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Everyone knows what an American hero looks like. We have superheroes – like Superman or Spiderman and we have the more human kind of heroes like the first responders who run into a fire or towards danger. To be a hero in America one must almost be a superhero, able to leap tall buildings in a single bound! Judaism, I argued, has a different notion of what it means to be a hero. It is my contention that in Judaism doing the right thing qualifies you as a hero.

"Judaism, I argued, has a different notion of what it means to be a hero. It is my contention that in Judaism doing the right thing qualifies you as a hero...if you want to impress me, if you want to be my hero – just do the right things! " __ Rabbi Alan B. Lucas

I was tempted to write – “just doing the right thing qualifies you as a hero,” but I didn’t. The word, “just” implies that doing the right thing is somehow easier than acts of bravery and enormous physical effort and that is just not true. It seems nowadays that we have no lack of heroes who are willing to run into burning buildings, danger zones and terror scenes but it is getting harder and harder to find a few good men and women who are willing to do the right thing:

Our political leaders are incapable of passing the most basic Gun Control laws; even those improvements which are almost universally agreed upon like background checks or safety devices. When was the last time you heard a politician say something like, “I know my party or my constituents do not approve – but it was the right thing to do!” Congress is a place where it is the hardest to find people willing to do the right thing. Issue avoidance and not deciding seems to be the preferred method of dealing with any and all difficult issues by our politicians. When it came to permitting women to have access to the Western Wall, to say kaddish, to wear a tallit, to do what many consider normal in most parts of the world – the religious leadership in Israel could not bring themselves to do the right thing. I am sad to report that the compromise that was agreed upon in Israel is falling apart – because leaders cannot do the right thing. Who are our heroes? The strongest amongst us? The bravest amongst us? Those capable of feats of enormous daring?

We Jews have a very different definition of what it means to be a hero. For us a hero is the one who does the right thing – no more, no less. This is in keeping with that wonderful mishna from the fourth chapter of Pirke Avot where Ben Zoma asks: “Who is strong? The one who can conquer his own passions.” Such is the nature of a Jewish Superhero. Heroes who do the right thing challenge us all to be better people and a better community. On May 5 we will hold our annual Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Memorial Day Commemoration at TBS. On this day we remember those who survived and the many heroes who were heroes because they chose to do the right thing – and Jewish lives were saved. We will also celebrate Israel Independence Day. There was incredible bravery and heroism that went into the founding of the modern State of Israel but it was also made possible because the world was willing to do the right thing and enable the Jewish State to come into being. I remain impressed by those remarkable people who run into fires and directly into the face of danger when the rest of us are running the opposite way. But, I your rabbi, do not expect you to fly faster than a speeding bullet, or leap tall buildings in a single bound – if you want to impress me, if you want to be my hero – just do the right things! But don’t be fooled – it is not as easy as it sounds. In some ways – it is easier to leap a tall building. It takes enormous strength, incredible commitment, and amazing fortitude to do the right thing. That’s why we live in a world of so few real heroes. There are many challenges that confront us today, as Americans and as Jews – if we would simply be willing to do the right thing – how much better a place would our world be.

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CANTOR'S NOTES by Cantor Ofer Barnoy

Dear Friends, The month of May includes a special time to celebrate the modern State of Israel. Yom Ha'atzmaut celebrates its independence in 1948 and every year since then it has survived wars, terrorism and threats to its existence from the UN and many governments who would like to see it eliminated. By the grace of God and support from its important allies around the world Israel has thrived and has become a beacon of democracy, justice and decency. As the only Jewish state it continues to fulfill the commandment for the Jewish nation to be a light onto the world. Israel has produced a plethora of Nobel prize winners and is in the forefront of important cutting edge inventions in every category. Israelis live with a zest for life in spite of all the stress created by their nasty neighbors on every side and now they have become an inspiration to all countries that are dealing with the threat of terrorism that living your life to the fullest without fear is the only true antidote to terrorism. On May 15, between the hours of noon and 4:00 PM, Long Island will come together to celebrate Israel at the second annual Israelfest. This year it will be around the corner from us at the North Hempstead Beach Park (known to most of us as Bar Beach) on the border of Roslyn and Port Washington. Please see below for more information. Don't miss it!!

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FROM THE DESK OF RABBI KERBEL by Rabbi Paul David Kerbel Our Newest Observances are Holy and Important

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ost of our holy days are ordained in the Torah and Hebrew Bible and the few that aren’t (Hanukah and Simchat Torah) are at least 1500 years old and likely much older. Two observances that have been added to the Jewish calendar in modern times, Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) and Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence Day) were established by the Knesset in the early years of the State of Israel. To me, they are as important and as holy as Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur, Passover, Sukkot and Shavuot.

The Arabs rejected the plan. When the British sailed out of Haifa on May 14, 1948, five Arab countries announced that they would drive the Jews into the Mediterranean Sea. We all know what happened.

On May 12, we will celebrate Israel’s 68th anniversary. How blessed we are to have The State of Israel! Israel has faced and will continue to face many problems. I could fill this entire bulletin with Israel’s flaws, mistakes and missed opportunities. But I could also fill this bulletin – in fact hundreds of pages – with Israel’s many successes and achievements. To walk through the streets of Israel with a Jewish population of over six million and hear the beauty of The Destruction of European Jewry during the Holocaust the Hebrew language, to see buses post “Shabbat Shalom” represents the darkest moment in or “Hag Sameach” or “Shanah Tovah” Jewish history. Thousands of Jewish – to know that virtually every disease communities that had thrived and "To walk through the streets of and cancer is being studied for cures developed in Europe beginning with Israel with a Jewish population and treatments and that so much of the exile of the Jews from Israel by of over six million and hear what we enjoy in life was created or the Romans in 70 CE were wiped perfected by our own people in our out. Six million of our people were the beauty of the Hebrew own land brings me great joy. murdered. Secular Jews and religious language, to see buses post One week after Passover, on Jews, rabbis and factory workers, the “Shabbat Shalom” or “Hag Wednesday May 4 and Thursday 5 young and the old, all met the same (the 27th of Nisan) we remember the Sameach” or “Shanah Tovah” fate. Whole Jewish communities Holocaust. One week later on the 5th were wiped out. A way of life based – to know that virtually of Iyar, this year falling on May 11 and on study and traditional observance every disease and cancer is May 12 we celebrate the miracle and was almost wiped out. The same fate being studied for cures and joy that is Israel. I urge you to light a awaited the Yiddish language spoken candle, provided by our Men’s Club to treatments and that so much by most of Hitler’s victims. remember the six million. I encourage

The years following the Holocaust of what we enjoy in life was you to share books and resources were difficult. The survivors looked created or perfected by our with your children and family or for their families and homes with own people in our own land watch movies like Schindler’s List to many realizing that they were the remember what once was. brings me great joy." only ones to survive and they could And on Israel Independence Day __ Rabbi Paul David Kerbel not go home. Those that wanted to and on the evening before, Yom come to America or Canada waited HaZikaron, where we remember the their turn. The British policy of restricting immigration to 23,500 men, women and children who died protecting and Palestine continued. Pressure built on the British to let the defending the State of Israel or, whom died during acts of survivors settle in Palestine. Life was precarious for the terror, let us remember and then celebrate the fulfillment Yishuv (the Jewish community in Palestine) and Arab riots of a two thousand year old dream that our ancestors prayed sought to discourage the British from fulfilling their promise for: the rebirth of the State of Israel. Our Long Island Jewish of a Jewish homeland in Palestine. community will celebrate on Sunday May 15. I hope you As Palestine spiraled out of control, the British announced they would surrender their Mandate to rule Palestine. The newly minted United Nations was asked to create a solution. The United Nations Special Committee on Palestine travelled to Egypt, Palestine and Lebanon in the summer of 1947. On August 31 of 1947 the thirteen members of the committee made their recommendation: to partition Palestine into two states: one Jewish, one Arab. On November 29, 1947 the United Nations voted 33-13 to approve this partition. David Ben Gurion and the Jewish people accepted the partition as flawed as they viewed it.

will join me at Israelfest!

These observances: Yom HaShaoah, Yom HaZikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut are holy days to me. We have an obligation to remember and to celebrate. I hope each person and family will find some way to observe these days. Our newest observances are vital and crucial. To be a Jew means to remember and to celebrate the festive occasions of our faith and tradition. In the face of so much anti-semitism in our world and so much hatred toward Israel, it is our duty to speak out, to remember, to show our love for the people and land of Israel.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK by Pearl Halegua ‫דוגמה אישית‬

Rabbi Lucas , Leading by Personal Example

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t was December 1995, and two busloads of members, young and old embarked on Rabbi Lucas’ first TBS trip to Israel. There were many memorable moments on this trip but one stands out as a foreshadow of who Alan B. Lucas would be as our Rabbi. On our excursion to Masada, Rabbi led us up a somewhat challenging trail. (There was also an easier path to take, which another guide led.) Rabbi led the way and my husband, a few others and I held up the rear. Navigating the narrow ledges, one of the climbers froze, which in turn froze those in back. We were stuck for some time, enough time for me to wonder where was the rest of the group, including my children. Finally, with the reassuring words of Edy Lucas and others, Pirkei Avot, Rabbi our climber continued the Shimon said: There journey and we followed.

are three crowns…the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood and the crown of sovereignty—but the crown of a good name surmounts them all. __ TBS President, Pearl Halegua

As we came to the top of the mountain, there was Rabbi Lucas, sitting lotus position, alone, out on a precipice, waiting for his flock to reach the top. I don’t know exactly why, but his presence, his waiting for us, watching over us as we ascended, allowed me to exhale.

It was comforting to know, we had a leader, who had assembled all our children at the top and like a good shepherd he patiently awaited the rest of his flock. Putting himself out on the edge-foreshadowed the choices, directions, advice requests Rabbi is challenged with continuously. How often, as our Rabbi does he have to take a stand on an issue, which has been treated in one manner for centuries, and now due to new evidence and new thinking another perspective comes to light? From acceptance of gay individuals being ordained, to eating kitniyot on Pesach, Rabbi is constantly challenged and asked for his opinion. It takes courage to share your thoughts, especially when they may differ with the general consensus and then to be able to leave room for the opposing viewpoint to be presented. Many years ago, after a few initial board meetings, I went to the Rabbi and said, “ I don’t know if this is the right place for me”. There is a lot of contention and opportunity for real dialogue is minimal. Rabbi said, “Let’s see what I can do”. He came to the next meeting with a copy of Talmud and he explained to us, the text of torah is written in the middle of this page and flanking both sides are commentary. Commentary, on the right, commentary on the left, varying

viewpoints are part of our culture, we have to give each other the opportunity to express our thoughts. Needless to say, if you have attended his Herbert Tarr classes, Hartman classes, Sisterhood Lunch and Learn, listened to his sermons, you would most likely agree that he is a man who puts great effort into choosing the right words and making the content educational, meaningful, engaging and sometimes very funny. Many people who are not members have been to our services and commented, “ Your Rabbi is a great orator!” Rabbi Lucas, the scholar, dugma esheet Very early, one freezing, sleety morning I was meeting Donna in her office, Rabbi was rushing out. He was going to do an unveiling in New Jersey. It wasn’t even for a member, it was for a relative of a member. Officiating funerals during storms, coming to the side of members in ERs during the night, finding just the right words to sum up the life of a congregant’s loved one, looking for the glue to counsel a relationship back together, helping our congregation see the light after the darkness of 9/11, Hurricane Sandy, financial disasters, dispensing tzedakah wisely and so on…yes, our rabbi spends a lot of time on that precipice watching over us. Rabbi Lucas, the caregiver, dugma esheet On a personal level, being a member of this congregation with Rabbi as the spiritual leader has helped my identity as a Jew grow. We value tradition, we stand up for Israel, and we encourage a more inclusive community. Rabbi Lucas assured me over time I will be comfortable speaking from the bima, his classes with sisterhood encouraged me to read torah. On that trip to Israel, I learned about the making of tefillin and tzitzit. I learned what wearing a talit meant to Rabbi. This sharing encouraged me to become a bat mitzvah and appreciate the ability, as a woman, to wear a talit during our services. Thank you Rabbi, for shedding light along the road of my Jewish journey. Rabbi Lucas, mentor, dugma esheet I could add more and I am sure all of you can as well. You received reflection cards along with the Gala invitation. This is a great opportunity for sharing with us your experience with our Rabbi. Pirkei Avot, Rabbi Shimon said: There are three crowns… the crown of Torah, the crown of priesthood and the crown of sovereignty—but the crown of a good name surmounts them all. Happy 65th Birthday Rabbi Lucas, Shem Tov Happy 65th Anniversary Temple Beth Sholom, Kehila Kedosha Chazak, Chazak V’Nitchazek… be strong, be strong and let us draw strength from each other!

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Fashion-Forward & Paying it Forward by Risa C. Doherty

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ave a flair for fashion? Ever dreamed of becoming a personal shopper? Looking to do a mitzvah? Consider volunteering for Beautiful Memories Gemach. The term gemach is derived from “gemilut chasadim” which means “acts of kindness.” Beautiful Memories Gemach was launched about a year and a half ago by Dr. Beth and Mark Krieger and provides dressy clothes for men and women for simchas and business attire for those in need, regardless of religion or ethnic background. TBS was one of many local synagogues and Jewish community organizations present at the opening. The gemach is housed in Young Israel of New Hyde Park, and open Monday through Thursday by appointment, with evening appointments available up until 8 p.m. to afford shoppers confidentiality. Although the inventory is changeable, it has an extensive selection of gowns, dresses, suits, sports jackets and accessories, including designer labels and other high-end clothing. Even though the gemach is happy to receive gently used or new donations (including any donations of children’s clothing for shipment to Israel), what it needs most right now is “gemachateers” to volunteer to help shoppers coordinate and complete their new ensembles. These volunteers can put shoppers at ease, add a personal touch and make their experience special at the gemach, so that they feel as though they are

shopping with a helpful friend. Gemachateers will not be asked to sort clothing or do any “heavy lifting”— they’ll be there to help shop! The Kriegers formed the gemach to honor family and friends who helped them create beautiful memories. Their goal is to create beautiful memoires for others. When I walked in there, my arms loaded down with my mother’s most beautiful gowns and suits and my father’s suits and tuxedo, I realized that they could be put to no better use than to be worn to simchas once again. Mark told me “when you see what they look like and how they feel…you can see it on their faces.” Some shoppers have confided in him that they have never been treated with such respect and ever catered to as they were when they visited the gemach. It is a labor of love. Mark maintains a list of gemachateers he calls upon in advance, as needed. Gemachateers need not be available at any regular set time. If you are interested in making a difference contact Mark at 917-703-4694. The gemach is located at 264-15 77th Avenue (right behind Ralph’s Ices on Union Turnpike in Glen Oaks and a block south of LIJ). To learn more about Beautiful Memories Gemach go to www.beautifulmemoriesgemach.org or visit them on Facebook. Gemach…..

Why not sponsor a Sunday minyan breakfast? Your contribution will celebrate a simcha or honor the memory of a loved one. In addition, a particularly meaningful way to commemorate a milestone in your life is to sponsor a Kiddush on Saturday morning, thereby sharing your simcha with the Temple family. Please call: David Oestreich at 621-3046 or the Temple office at 621-2288 for details or to reserve a date. We are grateful to the following members who have sponsored Sunday Minyan breakfasts. Ken Weitz and Family in memory of his parents Elio and Sara Levy in memory of Arieh Lieb Rosmarin David H. Oestreich in memory of brother, Dr. Herbert Oestreich Jess Drabkin in memory of father, Solomon Drabkin Mimi Weitz in memory of her parents Gil Lipper in memory of mother Judith Lipper Jay Dubowsky in honor of Shaun & Evan Dubowsky Cantor Barnoy in memory of Abraham Barnoy Beatrice Karten in memory of Sidney Bloom Ellen & Paul Walk in memory of Nathan Herbstman & Morris Walk Zahava Rosenfeld in honor of Rebecca's birthday Steve Kober in memory of father, William Kober Helene Lurie in memory of father, Hy Kazen TBS Men's Club Cindy Feldman in memory of Julius Kurtz Jess Drabkin in memory of David Garfinkle Steve Monas in memory of Lana Monas

Carin Silverman in memory of her father, Leonard Lustig

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B'NAI MITZVAH

benjamin gilbert Son of Sharone & Richard May 7

Jaye lis Daughter of Sima Lis & Robert Lis May 14

ethan wachsman Son of Jacqueline & Daniel May 8

Ellie simkhai Daughter of Shirin & Avraham May 14

Ali lis Daughter of Sima Lis & Robert Lis May 14

sammy feinstein Son of Lori & Mitch z"l May 21

aviv fedida Son of Rebecca & Ofer May 28

BethRock USY is going strong! by Robin Feldman

Chapter members who attended elections.

BethRock USY is going strong! With an average of 20 youths per event, we continue to grow and offer great programming for our teens. Our membership in USY has increased this year almost 50%. We grew from 26 members to 39! In addition to our great chapter programming which has included a chapter overnight, krav maga, making sandwiches for a local shelter

L to R: Anna Solasz, Abi Ward, Abe Browne, Josh Shlefstein

and more, we continue to be an amazing presence on the divisional level as well. On April 12, four BethRock USY members ran for divisional board positions. Each was successfully elected to their positions for the 2016-2017 year. Our own Abi Ward was elected to the position on Social Action/Tikun Olam Vice President.

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BARNET & ANNETTE OSTROW EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER by Helayne Cohen, Early Childhood Center Director

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t's hard to believe that our school year is coming to an end with just a few more weeks until our last day celebrations. In the meantime, we're not letting any grass grown under our feet! The month of May brings with it plenty of time to play outside while we enjoy the warmer temperature and sunny days. We also have so many wonderful things taking place inside, as well. We are looking forward to spending "Shabbat Twogether" with our toddlers whose families will join us and our clergy for a Shabbat celebration complete with challah, grape juice and prayers. This is a special time for parents to see how much fun their children have at school while learning so very much!

Our busy month continues with our fantasy trip to Israel in honor of Yom Ha'atzmaut. The children will be constructing the Kotel, placing their special messages between the bricks. Additionally, each classroom will be transformed into a place/event in Israel. We'll have Israeli dancing, a visit to a falafel stand, a trip to a museum, boot camp and happy birthday Israel cupcake decorating. And, we'll be back on our El Al flight in time for dismissal. This is truly a magical day that the children and early childhood center staff enjoy so much. Speaking of our wonderful staff: the Parent's Association will be hosting a "Staff Recognition" brunch to honor the staff for their dedication and commitment to our children and families. This is always a lovely way to start the day! So, as you can see, we're not nearly done yet! We have so many educational and spiritual events during this busy month of May and are excited about each and every one! Registration for the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing and we are looking forward to welcoming back our retuning families and the many new families joining our school too. For registration information contact us at (516) 621-1171.

Playtime in Room 1

Mom's/Special Person Visiting Day is another special event for our three and four year old children. We plan this special day right before Mother's Day and honor our guests with a "tea". The children assist in the preparation by decorating a welcoming banner and making tea sandwiches! The morning spent together is concluded with songs and a story at circle time. A lovely day enjoyed by all!

PJ Day at School

Friends in Room 3

May Highlights Monday, May 2 Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 6 Friday, May 13 Friday, May 20 Wednesday, May 25 Monday, May 30

Classes Resume Mom's/Special Guest Day in School 9:30 -10:30 AM (For our 3 and 4 year olds) "Shabbat Twogether" For our Toddler Program Cycle-A-Thon (for our 3 & 4 year olds) Shabbat-A-Lot Teacher/Staff Appreciation Brunch Memorial Day Holiday (No Classes)

For inquiries about our school, call us at (516) 621-1171.

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

by Sharon Solomon, Religious School Director

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itah Daled took part in a collaborative multi-synagogue Israel Zimriah Song Festival recently. Our students sang with pride and joy under the direction of Cantor Barnoy alongside five other local conservative synagogues. The excitement experienced by all who attended was magical. Yasher Koach and kudos to our Daled students who displayed their support for our homeland Israel and who represented TBS in such an exemplary manner. We are so proud!

We will be honoring our Zayin/Seventh grade students on Monday evening, May 16th at the Moving Up program. This ceremony will honor our students’ years of Jewish learning in our Religious School as they move up to our Machon Beth Sholom High School community. We are so excited to be celebrating Israel’s 68th birthday at our Yom Ha’atzmaut Assembly on Sunday, May 15th as a community. Each grade participates and leads the assembly. This year, our Daled fourth graders will be showcasing their year-long Israel study units on the cities and cultural aspects of life in Israel. We are grateful to our teachers, Morah Elisheva Gazal and Morah Kim Weinberg and our shinshin, Ofir Gonen who helped guide the students as they researched their material.

We look forward to welcoming the Gan/Kindergarten and Aleph/ First grade families on Friday evening, May 6th and the Vav/ TBS Religious School Celebrates our 65th Birthday Sixth grade families on Friday evening, May 20th to their special The last day of classes for our grade Kabbalat Shabbat programs. All families are encouraged Gan and Aleph will be Sunday, May 22nd. The last day for Bet to attend these meaningful and spiritual community gatherings – Hay will be Tuesday, May 24th. The last day for Vav will be that the students have been preparing for. Please RSVP to Thursday, May 19th. [email protected] so we can expect you. Chodesh Tov, (Have a wonderful month ahead)

Sharon Solomon

Machar Youth Group Bake Hamentashen for Purim with Morah Rachel

We are so proud of our Vav Torah reading initiative at the Mishpacha Family Services. Morah (Teacher) Elise Kitaeff has been training our Vav students to read Torah and be the Shaliach Tz’bor, the leader of the service. Students have been encouraged to take part and have ownership of the service. Each Vav and Zayin student gets the opportunity to practice prior to their B’nei Mitzvah and it is our hope that students feel comfortable in the Shabbat service.

Kitah Daled - Israel Zimriah Song Festival

Visit the Judaica Shoppe by Appointment

Please contact: Cindy Katz at [email protected] or 516-697-3717 Or Amy Magid at [email protected] or 516-625-4558

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MEN’S CLUB CORNER by Michael Mand, President

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sk anyone who provides health care services and he or she will tell you that one of his (or her) favorite words in “uneventful”, or, if you prefer two words, you can try “without incident”. Well, “uneventful” will never be used to describe our Men’s Club, and maybe, just maybe, that’s a good thing. We left off last month anticipating the coming of our annual Scotch Tasting evening, Thursday, April 7; always a crowd-pleaser. (No, there is no additional “service” on Shabbat announcing its imminent arrival but, based upon past success, perhaps there should be.) Once again, our guest speaker was the always dynamic, Spike McClure who has a master’s degree in Whiskey. He came well-prepared, as expected, and dressed for the occasion in a Scotch kilt outfit as well. (Luckily, he has the legs for it!) I’m happy to report that forty-two Men’s Club members and their guests attended the “lecture”. I’m sure free samples of the merchandise helped persuade some of us who were on the cusp to attend. (A little dental humor…very little.) Sunday, April 10, was Mitzvah Day, on which our Men’s Club joined with the Brotherhood of Temple Sinai in packing Passover boxes for Project Ezra. The boxes were decorated by a youth group from Temple Sinai. Project Ezra delivers these packages to Jews living on the Lower East Side who might otherwise not enjoy the holiday in a meaningful manner. Stuart Goldberg, the Treasurer of the Brotherhood and I went to the ShopRite in Plainview and picked up the bulk of the food, packed up our respective vehicles – his SUV, my Fiat – and brought them to Temple Sinai. The remainder of the food for the packages was donated by the Streit’s Company. A shout-out to both of them for their generosity and support. Shop-Rite not only gave us a great price, the store chipped in further by taking $100.00 off the bill as a contribution to our cause. And I would be remiss if I did not thank both Sisterhoods for additional contributions to the project. I don’t want to be remiss, so, Thank you, Sisterhoods! If I’m to be totally honest, when I first approached our members about our involvement in the Mitzvah Day project, the idea was not met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Many of our members took the position that mitzvoth should not be confined to one day, absolving us of our responsibility the remainder of the year. (This “controversy” was to become food for thought at my family’s Passover seder.) Nonetheless, I’m told enough of our members lent a helping hand to make the task meaningful. (I wasn’t there – I have office hours on Sundays.)

So much for the events that have already taken place as I write this. Now for the speculation section of the article: The latest installment of our Defensive Driving course took place on Monday, April 11. And our roads are more navigable “without incident” because of the efforts of our treasurer, Alan Goldstein, who makes sure that this class in traffic safety and awareness continues on a regular basis. On Sunday, April 17, we honored our immediate past president, Steve Goldenberg as our Man-of-the-Year at the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs annual regional dinner at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Certainly, if there ever was a more deserving honoree, I don’t know of him. Steve set the example last year as Men’s Club president that will be followed for years to come. (Not to forget that he is a great friend to all of us as well.) Last month we announced that Matthew Benak was chosen as our Youth Honoree. After some additional consideration, we decided that we could not overlook the contributions to Jewish youth activities made by Mollie Bartell and we agreed to have two honorees this year for the last time. Congratulations to all three. We are very proud of you. A couple of upcoming events to put on your calendars: Thursday, May 19, is Beer and Pretzel Night. This year I have invited a brew master from the Oyster Bay Brewery in, you guessed it, Oyster Bay to come talk to us about beer. I didn’t actively participate in the Scotch tasting – I was a spectator, but I never pass up the opportunity to sample some beer. And neither should you. And don’t forget the End-of-the-Year BBQ/Texas Hold ‘em night on Thursday, June 9. (I prefer 7-card high-low with a buy, but it wasn’t my choice.) More about this event and a Year-in-Review in my next and final article next month.

If you would like to volunteer to be an Usher for Shabbat or the High Holidays please contact: Michael Mand at [email protected]

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SISTERHOOD SCOOP by Cindy Feldman, President

Sisterhood Steps Up: In the Sanctuary; at AIPAC; & in Its Programming

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Moving away from the political arena, and returning n March 19th, Sisterhood led Shabbat Services “home,” Sisterhood’s Programming exas they usually do each year. But this year was even more ploded with back to back programs of special. The women stepped up their Susie Fishbein and Arlene Alda. Every game by leading a service filled with seat was filled for Susie, with a waiting Keva and Kavanah. The service was list that we did use when some regisdedicated to one of our cherished trants could not attend. In fact, many leaders, Molly Chernofsky, z"l. Perwomen joined our Sisterhood in order to secure a coveted seat at the event! Just haps this inspired all of us to make a few days later, more than 120 people this year something extra special. came to hear the endearing stories that We examined a little of our SisterArlene Alda shared about growing up in hood’s history in the spirit of the the Bronx from interviews she conductupcoming Gala and 65th Anniversary / birthday of our spiritual leader and ed with various famous Bronx natives. advisor, Rabbi Alan B. Lucas. It was Ms. Alda’s humility and candidness imFrom left to right: Cindy Feldman fun reflecting on Sisterhood’s beginpressed us all. Please be sure to thank & Lillian Litvack walking to Capitol our powerhouse team of program plannings and comparing the concerns, Hill to Lobby with AIPAC Group. commitments, and focus of the laners: Natalie Postelnek, Wende JagerHyman, Deborah Brosowsky, Amy Magid dies from the early years with toand Cindy Katz. day’s Sisterhood. Zahava Rosenfeld read Torah and the Haftarah and was Our up and coming Z’havah Group proconferred with her Bat Mitzvah cergramming star, Deborah Agulnick, led tificate! The Shabbat experience was the charge to bring Hamentaschen even enhanced by our Taste of SisterBaking to a new level—while I was at hood team of women, who somehow AIPAC close to 100 participants baked found the time to prepare something Hamentaschen for Purim, with all ma“made with love” for our Congregaterials donated by Sisterhood. This free tional Kiddish following the women’s From left to right: Deborah Brosowsky, event brought families together, inWende Jager-Hyman, Natalie Postelnek, service. Thank you, Roya Mizrahi, cluding mothers, fathers, children, and Event Chair, Cindy Feldman, and guest chef Madeline Yousefzadeh, Mahvash even grandparents! It underscored the and cookbook author, Susie Fishbein. Zarabi, and Wende Jager-Hyman, for warmth of the holiday when everyone giving us such a wonderful end to donated a portion of their baked goods such a beautiful service! to the INN. Thank you, Deborah, for Just as Sisterhood Shabbat ended, leading by example and “stepping up” to it was time to pack our bags and go the Purim “plate!” to Washington! On March 20th, LilSisterhood hopes to see even more of lian Litvack and yours truly jumped you at our upcoming events! aboard a train to our nation’s capital SAVE THE DATES: May 12th, Dr. Brad to join almost 40 other TBS CongreReedy, renowned psychotherapist and gants and be part of the 18,000 who parent educator, will be visiting our comattended AIPAC in support of Israel. From left to right: Deborah Brosowsky, We attended panel discussions that Wende Jager-Hyman, Eva Drabkin, Literary munity to discuss his book The Journey educated us on the major issues Committee representative from SJJCC, guest of the Heroic Parent. It will be a powerauthor, Arlene Alda, and Cindy Feldman. ful night, and I hope you will join us to facing Israel today. We also learned unlock the parenting skills inside each about all the humanitarian aid that of us for a healthy child and family. June Israel provides globally—quite inspir2nd, Sisterhood’s Spring Dinner with our ing! Finally, after learning the basics Torah Fund Honoree, Daniela Klein—deof how to lobby, we met with Contails to be announced. June 6th, Sistergressman Steve Israel on Capitol Hill. hood Shacharit Services at 9:30 AM, The cherry on top this year, was that marking the end of our morning study every Presidential hopeful (except classes. June 8th, Women’s League, BQLI for Bernie Sanders) was pandering Region Gala honoring our Women of for the Jewish vote; their appearancAchievement, Wende Jager-Hyman and es before AIPAC speaks volumes. Our Deborah Brosowsky—details to follow. voice matters! We hope you will join Families Connecting at the Z'havah us next year! Hamentaschen Bake.

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FROM MBS

by Rabbi Sean Jensen and Rabbi Paul David Kerbel Co-MBS Directors

Dates for May Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 PM May 2, 9, 16

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achon presented programs on college admission, Jewish leadership and drug and alcohol abuse and addiction in late March and April. On March 29, Dr. Joie Jager-Hyman shared some of the secrets on how to apply to college and how to present the best portfolio of educational achievements and extra-curricular activities. Rabbi Kerbel, Rabbi Jensen and Mike Hirsch presented topics on leadership reflecting the statement in the Talmud "that all Jews are responsible for one another." On April 11, Detective Pamela Stark, Dr. Norman Fried and Erica Katz educated our youth on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse and addiction.

As Machon moves into the home stretch, students will celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut on May 2 participating in a Jerusalem U program and continue and complete their year-long program on Israel advocacy with the Center for Israel Education. Educator Rich Walter will share with our students information on issues relating to Israel's history, culture, society and politics.

From left, Rabbi Sean Jensen, Rabbi Paul Kerbel, with speakers Erica Katz, Nassau County Detective Pamela Stark, TBS Hebrew High Coordinator Danielle Orville and Robin Feldman, youth coordinator for Beth Rock USY.

Speaker Jeanne Katz Maxbauer, mother of featured speaker, daughter Erica Katz, who addressed the issue of substance abuse.

May 16 will be the concluding session of Machon for the 2015-2016 year. We will conclude the year with a Siyyum celebratory meal and party reflecting on what we have studied this year.

SAVE THE DATE

Rabbi Paul Kerbel, co-director of TBS Hebrew High School, Dr. Norman Fried and his son Jacob.

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he big TBS event of the year is nearly here! Recall that the festivities commenced in early autumn, at which the 50th Anniversary DVD was shown, with members reminiscing about the “days of the giants” and sharing insights. There have been activities geared to our youth, including special celebrations in the ECC and our Hebrew School.

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The celebration weekend will include a special congregational Kiddush on May 21. Of course, the capstone event for our 65th Anniversary will be the Gala, honoring Rabbi Alan Lucas, on Sunday, May 22 at 5 PM. Couvert is $250/person. You can also place an ad in our electronic journal—ad prices range from $36 for a name listing to $3600 for a Diamond Page. Cards have been mailed to all families, but are also available in the Main Office to share a special memory, insight, laugh, Todah Rabah, or just some kind words for Rabbi Lucas on his milestone birthday year, and in acknowledging his shepherding this congregation for 22 wonderful years (with more to come, and in good health). Special thanks to all of the members of the Gala Committee, co-chaired by Lisa Levine and Karen Spitalnik.

Anniversary Gala We are in the homestretch in preparations for the Gala for Temple Beth Sholom's 65th Anniversary, honoring our own Rabbi Alan Lucas. The evening will have great music, delicious food, a beautiful ballroom, a worthy honoree, and many surprises to delight you. We hope to acknowledge all of those congregants who are celebrating 65th anniversaries and birthdays this year. See you on May 22nd!

Also note another celebration for the entire family, Israelfest, scheduled for Sunday, May 15, 12-4PM at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. Parking and admission are free. Meat and dairy Kosher food will be available for purchase. There will be carnival games, activities for children, with DJ Gil Aldad. $15 raffle for a chance to win two tickets to Israel. The event is being co-sponsored by TBS and other local synagogues, in conjunction with the Sid Jacobson JCC.

A reminder that Journal Ads are due on May 1st.

Karen Spitalnik and Lisa Levine

And please join so many of us from TBS with tens of thousands of others at the annual Israel Day Parade in Manhattan on Sunday, June 5. Details to follow. Plenty of things happening at TBS and in the community this spring. Between the arms of the synagogue and the greater community at large, there are innumerable activities at which to enrich and connect.

Cemetery Prices Set To Increase Prices for cemetery plots in the Temple Beth Sholom section of New Montefiore Cemetery are scheduled to increase effective July 1st 2016. Prices for family plots (4 or more graves) will be increased to $2,000 per grave. Prices for single or double plots will be increased to $3,000 per grave. We have determined that the Temple is providing a significant discount, to its members, on the prices for plots in the Temple area. This discount is approximately 50% to 25% lower than the prices that the cemetery currently sell plots for in this area of the cemetery.

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Looking Ahead... After Kiddush Study

oin Rabbi Paul Kerbel for a new program: "After Kiddush Study" on select Shabbatot following services and the Kiddush. The next study session will take place on Saturday, May 14 at approximately 12:50. Topic: What Does it Mean To Be Holy? Feel free to bring your lunch and dessert from kiddush to our class!

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Holocaust Remembrance Day ALL ARE WELCOME AS WE COMMEMORATE

YOM HASHOAH THURSDAY MAY 5, 2016 7:00 PM MAIN SANCTUARY

Place a Yahrzeit Candle in your window and recite the following personal meditation as you light it: As I light this Yahrzeit Candle, I vow never to forget the lives of the Jewish men, women, and children who are symbolized by this flame. They were tortured and brutalized by human beings who acted like beasts; their lives were taken in cruelty. May we be inspired to learn more about our Six Million brothers and sisters as individuals and as communities, to recall their memory throughout the year, so that they will not suffer a double death. May we recall not only the terror of their deaths, but also the splendor of their lives. May the memory of their lives inspire us to hallow our own lives and to live meaningful Jewish lives so that we may help to insure that part of who they were shall endure always. (Permission to reproduce this Meditation is granted)

TBS Scouts hold Open House by Steven Cahn New friends, new skills, new opportunities for growth. Sunday, May 22nd from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, Roslyn area boys in 5th through 9th grade can try out new skills through hands-on exhibits and displays. Camping, firebuilding, first aid, and outdoor skills are just a few of our more traditional activities. But Scouting’s new emphasis on STEM skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) puts a new spin America’s largest youth organization. See why college admissions counselors look for Eagle Scouts to distinguish boys from the rest of the crowd. We’ll have activities for the boys, and a special parents’ orientation. Since 1910, Scouting has focused on fun, providing the lessons of environmental conservation, meaningful community service, and strong life-long friendships – using the great outdoors as our classroom. Scouting has always been a way to have each young boy accept responsibility for his endeavors – he becomes self-confident and self-reliant. Adults are there for guidance, but the boys run their own program, teach and learn scouting skills, and explore the options ahead of them for education and careers.

Week he said, “Our strength is in our diversity, but we’re proud that the TBS troop has led the way in ‘Jewish Scouting’ in Nassau County through the decades.” What is Jewish Scouting? It is always mindful of the Jewish calendar, and puts an extra focus on tikun olam – repairing the world. We also have a greater percentage of boys earn their Ner Tamid and Etz Chaim awards than any troop in Nassau County. Come join us on Sunday, May 22nd for about an hour – show up any time from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We'll be at Christopher Morley Park, in the campgrounds. After the attendant's booth, make a left into the parking lot, and go all the way to the end. There will be plenty of signs to point you in the right direction. Call Steven Cahn at 516-621-3890 for details, or for a rain date.

Troop 267 has always been open and diverse. All boys are welcome, and parents can become as involved as they like. Nearly 500 boys of all religions, races and orientations have passed through Beth Sholom’s Scouting program. TBS congregant Steven Cahn has been associated with the troop since 1992. In a recent interview with the Jewish Temple Beth Sholom 14

Good Together

by Pearl Halegua, TBS President

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JA’s tagline of GOOD TOGETHER perfectly captures the important relationship between UJA and Temple Beth Sholom. Last week, I along with my husband Nathan, TBS congregants, Jon and Susan Held, and Stuart Tauber (UJA’s Vice President) attended UJA”S Leadership Mission to Washington DC. This was an extraordinary experience, chaired by Jon Held, where 100 Jewish leaders from the NY area met with legislators to advocate for issues important to the Jewish community. We lobbied to protect the Supplemental Nurtition Assistance Program (SNAP) – formerly known as Food Stamps from further cuts. Additionally, we advocated for: maintaining the US’s commitment to Israel’s qualitative military edge in the region, enhancing Israel’s security, and ensuring that US

Schumer, Steve Israel and Peter King, to name just a few congressional leaders. Jon Held’s leadership of this trip is one of many positions he’s had at UJA. He is completing his term as chair of UJA’s LI Government Relations committee and will soon assume the role of UJA’s Long Island Chairman. In this capacity he will oversee the incredible scope of services UJA’s nonprofits provide, as well as oversee UJA’s LI campaign. When I asked Jon why he so passionately supports UJA he said, “All Jews have an obligation to care for Jews and others when they are in need. No other organization can provide the levels of service here at home or around the world that UJA makes possible each year.” UJA is responsible for the LI Shaliach program and Partners in Caring programs from which our community has benefitted. Presently, UJA is assisting TBS in becoming an even more inclusive community. Professionals from UJA planned a site visit for Hebrew School Director, Sharon Solomon and myself, to a fully inclusive synagogue, in White Plains, with education initiatives that can enhance our present model. Last month I held the first Hebrew School Inclusion Committee Meeting in my home. UJA secured the guest speaker, Ellen Forrest, an authority on inclusion programs and a TBS member. This past week, UJA had Lisa Friedman, Education Director of Temple Beth El in NJ and a special needs consultant address our congregants about what it means to be a fully inclusive synagogue. She also made herself available as a resource to our educational team. I can go on about all the work UJA does in our backyard during disasters such as Sandy, building trauma centers in Israel, ensuring national emergency preparedness. There is great need for tikkun olam, we know this, and thankfully UJA is there to serve.

Stuart Tauber, Pearl Halegua, Nathan Halegua, Jon Held & Susan Held atop the roof of the Hay Adams Hotel in DC -Israel intelligence and military cooperation continues unabated. We sought an increase in Holocaust survivor assistance and we looked to restore the Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding levels to $25 million. Highlights of the trip included: meeting with Tina Tchen, Chief of Staff for the First Lady; Jeh C. Johnson, Secretary of Homeland Security, Adam Szubin, Acting Under Secretary for Terroris and Financial Intelligence, we had briefings from experts at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, as well as a reception with Chuck

I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all at UJA for the incredible and encompassing work they do, and trust me I didn’t cover it all. I also wanted to thank Jon Held for taking on this important role. Yasher Koach Jon. As I wrote in the beginning of this article, UJA and TBS –GOOD TOGETHER!

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TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM AND STILL GROWING

65 STRONG

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM HAS A LONG, RICH HISTORY OF SERVING THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF ROSLYN. Since 1951, we have provided a wide tent, a nurturing spiritual home in which Jews are welcome in good times and in times of need. We are known for inspirational worship, celebration of life cycle events, creative Jewish education, exceptional clergy and leadership. We offer three outstanding religious schools, as well as cutting edge adult education programs, and unequaled family learning programs. TBS is a proud, generous, caring Jewish community. Members are frequently moved to demonstrate their support of our goals, both as volunteers and with financial donations. We appreciate their gifts of time and money: they are all gifts from the heart. For more information, please call Donna Bartolomeo, Executive Director at 516-621-2288 or Louis Naviasky, Vice President of Finance and Fundraising, [email protected]

Our “WISH LIST.” This year TBS has identified a “Wish List” to guide all of those who are inspired to donate financially! 1. New air conditioning unit (large) $75,000 2. Handicapped accessible entrance on Roslyn Road $30,000 3. Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room $25,000 4. Renovate Religious School bathrooms (2) $25,000 each 5. New air conditioning unit (small) $25,000 6. Boardroom furniture $20,000 7. Carpet in Boardroom $8,000 8. Special-needs teacher (3) $8,000 each for 1 school year 9. Youth Director $7,500 for 1 school year 10. New Talasim (50) $2,000 sponsored 11. Laptops (4) $1,000 each 12. Friday Night Live! Band $750 (per night) 13. Printer (2) $450 each 14. Paint Early Childhood Center $15,000 sponsored 15. Early Childhood classroom furniture $10,000 per class 16. Game room equipment- bubble hockey, pool table, ping pong tables (Day Camp) $3500 17. Portable hockey borders for a rink (Day Camp) $5500 18. Arts & crafts tent (Day Camp) $6000 19. Sports equipment (Day Camp) $2000 20. Shinshin program $5000

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Thank you to the following generous members who have contributed to the Joshua Society: Rebecca & Michael Altman Sophia & Ross Auerbach Anita & Bill Baron Susan & Lewis Bartell Ellen & Bruce Belsky Sanford Berger Caryn & Michael Beyer Harriet & Harvey Beyer Lauren & Phillip Beyer Lori & Stephen Beyer Suzan & Joe Bruck Carolyn & John Canova Sherri & Drew Caplin Ester & Allan Causanschi Arlyne & Warren z'l Choset Debbie & Jay Dubowsky Beth & Marc Eichenholtz Arlene & Daniel Fisher Carol & Ira Fishman Eva & Sanford Gerber Judith Goldberg Phyllis & Steven Goldenberg Cindy & Adam Gross Josh Halegua Pearl & Nathan Halegua Susan & Jon Held Marilyn & Patrick Jacques Amy & Robert Kane

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Arlene & Seymour Katz Cynthia & Ronnie Katz Lisa & Richard Levine Rita & David Levy Marcia & Mark Lilling Amy & Alan Littman Amy & Marc Magid Jill & Louis Naviasky Batsheva & Ronald Ostrow Sharon & Rubin Pikus Harriet Rosen Maris & Andy Rosenberg Dara & Brian Rubenstein Marilyn & Barry Rubenstein Rebecca & Morty Schaja Rose & Alan Schecter Lisa & Jim Schlesinger Rachel & Michael Schor Sandra & Steve Seltzer Robin & Barry Simonson Sarah & Avi Stein Doris Tolins Ellen & Paul Walk Shoshanna Wingate Dorine & Robert Wulwick Laurie & Arthur Zagelbaum Susan & Alan Zelman

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THE FESTIVAL

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‫א״ר תשע״ו‬/ ‫ניסן תשע״ו‬

In the beginning by Judy Goldberg

From the Archives…

In commemoration of the 65th Anniversary of TBS, the following is a timeline of highlights in the history of TBS from 1970-1990

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1982-1984- Louis B. Resnick Gallery dedicated, First adult Purim Carnival held; First Bar/Bat Mitzvah twinning –Bar Mitzvah shared his simcha in absentia with a Soviet Jewish child; Matzah Ball inititiated - 1000 teenagers from area USY chapters; Malka Me-Zahav became Religious School Educational Director; North Shore Hebrew High School began – five Conservative synagogues participated, First Sephardic Shabbat celebrated, Fiddler on the Roof produced, Auxialliary High Holiday service initiated for young families, Outreach Committee formed to meet the special needs of members, Congresswoman Geraldine Ferraro appeared as guest speaker shortly before announcing candidacy as the first woman to run for the Vice-Presidency of the United States 1985-1987- Anything Goes and Guys and Dolls performed at SUNY Old Westbury, Board of Trustees approved preliminary plans for new Temple wing; First parallel High Holiday services held in the “Pavilion”, TBS celebrated Double Chai Anniversary, Rabbi Sternstein led religious delegation to meet with President Ronald Reagan, re: Soviet Jewry, TBS joined with one quarter of a million Jews in Washington for Freedom Sunday, to send Mikhail Gorbachev the message “Am Yisrael Chai-Shlach Et Ami – The people of Israel live- Let my people go”

1988-1990- Israel 40th Festival transformed TBS, April 1988, Rabbi Ian Jacknis hired for the newly created position of Assistant Rabbi, Cantor Aaron Bensoussan welcomed, Electrical malfunction caused a fire in the ceiling of our Sanctuary, October 1988, Rabbi Jacknis instituted Learner’s Minyan, Groundbreaking ceremonies held for new building, the David and Shoshanna L. Wingate Religious and Educational Center

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by Holly Firestone, Camp Director & Heath Levine, Assistant Camp Director

t’s a thrilling time of year in the BSDC office with less than 60 days until the opening of camp! This is exciting because we can’t wait to be out of the office and outside supervising your children as they enjoy the many activities we have to offer here at BSDC. Our family is growing as new and returning campers enroll for the summer each day. So many of these new campers come from referrals and we want to thank all of our veteran BSDC families who continue to encourage their friends to join us at camp. We are also focused on hiring the final members of our outstanding staff who will give these campers the wonderful experiences that they will remember for a lifetime. Summer cannot come quickly enough!

Holly Firestone & Heath Levine

by Lisa G. Schlesinger

une 2,2016, the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom will honor Daniela Klein as the 20152016 honoree for Torah Fund. Daniela has been an associate Patron of Torah Fund for many years. Daniela has been an active member of our Sisterhood for more than 30 years. Her many talents have been shared with many of our women as a teacher in the Sisterhood morning classes. Her leadership in Sisterhood helped strengthen the North Shore Branch of Women’s League. She became President of the Branch in 1996 and served for 2 years. She is the mother of 3 children, Barak, Alexa and Jordana who all attended and graduated from the Solomon Schechter High School of Long Island. They followed in their Mother’s footsteps (and their father’s) who graduated from the Ramaz High School in Manhattan. Daniela is a regular attendant at Shabbat services and has inspired many of our young women who are leaders at Temple Beth Sholom. I don’t want to take away from Rabbi Lucas who will present Daniela with her Torah Fund honoree award from Sisterhood on June 2nd so please come to hear about this wonderful member of Temple Beth Sholom and give her a mazel-tov!!!

Torah Fund Commemorate an occasion or send condolences & help educate Rabbis, Cantors and Educators at Conservative-movement seminaries. Contact Lisa Schlesinger at 621-6629 or at [email protected] for certificates ($18 each) and cards.

Mini Minyan: Come join other young families with children 0-5 years old for this interactive and fun Shabbat morning service. Mini Minyan is held in the Youth Lounge from 10:45-11:45 on May 7, 2016.

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DONATIONS (from 3/16/16 through 4/15/16)

RABBI’S FUND In memory of Adrienne Gordon Karen & Jerry Karlik In honor of Rabbi Kerbel for his kindness during the shiva of Ruth Cohen Cheryl & Barton Cohen In honor of the Auf Ruf of Justin Cohen & Arielle Gelman Cheryl & Barton Cohen In memory of Emanuel Leder Phyllis & Alan Wolpert In memory of Lana Monas Rebecca & Michael Altman Nadine & Lewis Kesten Ellen & Paul Walk Deborah & George Greenberg Steve Monas Annette Fox In honor of Gloria Fischel’s birthday Bonnie & David Cantor In memory of Hanna Shapero Stephanie & Jeff Sorkin In honor of the Aufruf of David Held & Erica Chargar Pearl & Nathan Halegua In honor of the Aufruf of Marty Winik & Jaclyn Berkowitz Pearl & Nathan Halegua In honor of Zahava Rosenfeld’s Bat Mitzvah Thelma & Arnold Goldstein In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Freedberg Janet & Howie Mann In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Jordan Zucker Linda & Michael Sahn In memory of Irving Finkelstein Harriet & Mark Chertok Robin & Jay Merker In memory of Jacqueline Hilf Harriet & Mark Chertok Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of the birth of the granddaughter of Linda & Michael Sahn, Isabelle Sarah Sahn & Isabelle’s parents Dr. Benjamin A. Sahn & Rachel Sahn Linda & Michael Sahn In honor of Rabbi Lucas Sara & Adam Lilling In honor of the 50th anniversary of Arlene & Sy Katz Robin & Jay Merker In honor of Gila Hadani Ward’s birthday Robin & Jay Merker In honor of the 65th anniversary of Lisa & Jim Schlesinger Robin & Jay Merker In honor of Steve Goldenberg- Man Of The Year Robin & Jay Merker

In honor of Mollie Bartel & Matthew Benak- Youth Of The Year Robin & Jay Merker In memory of Irving Finkelstein Ellen & Paul Walk In memory of Natalie Morris Ellen & Paul Walk In appreciation of Rabbi Lucas for his support and comfort after the passing of my father Andrew Finkelstein In honor of Zahava Rosenfeld Bat Torah Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Fox Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of Jodi Plotkin chanting the Haftarah Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of the engagement of Beth Zeldis to Stephen Muller Ellen & Paul Walk In honor of Rabbi Lucas for his help in preparing Jordan for his Bar Mitzvah Deborah & Greg Zucker In memory of Arnold Zoref Anita Wasserman General Donation Suzanne & Marvin Yarnell ALBERT B. COHEN ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of Lana Monas Amy & Marc Magid Janice & Harvey Berger Roberta & Steven Zeldis RABBI ARIO S. HYAMS JUDAICA MUSEUM FUND In memory of Rabbi Arnold Zoref Selma & Len Zoref SIDNEY & RUTH KAHAN CHESED FUND In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Daniella Futoran Rebecca & Michael Altman General Donation Louise & Kenneth Sussman In memory of Jacqueline Hilf The Shampan Family Alice Brand In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Anita & Bill Baron’s granddaughter, Jolie Arielle Kantor Phyllis & Elliot Pellman In memory of Rabbi Arnold Zoref Edith & Leonard Kliegman In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Fox Edith & Leonard Kliegman ARTHUR GOLDBERG SOCIAL ACTION & CULTURAL ARTS PROGRAM FUND In memory of Lana Monas Pearl & Nathan Halegua The Art Mones Study Group

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DONATIONS

(from 3/16/16 through 4/15/16)

In honor of the 50th Wedding Anniversary of Arlene & Sy Katz Jackie Samnick Doris Tolins In honor of Lisa & Jim Schlesinger’s 65th anniversary Judy Goldberg In honor of Edith & Leonard Kliegman’s 65th anniversary Judy Goldberg MALKA’S FUND FOR LIFE LONG LEARNING In memory of Michael Kaplan Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of Irving Finkelstein Joan & Norman Lisogorsky In memory of Noreen Greenbaum Rebecca & Michael Altman In honor of Jordan Zucker’s Bar Mitzvah Lynn & Barry Feder LISA & JIM SCHLESINGER CAMP RAMAH FUND In honor of Lisa & Jim Schlesinger’s 65th anniversary Barbara & Jesse Margolin Jacob Weiss Your loving daughters Nancy Weiss & Debra Weil & our families Pearl & Nathan Halegua Stanley Raskas Rosalind & Ronald Levy Leatrice Baron MILTON HOROWITZ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Evan Vidal Rebecca & Michael Altman In memory of Jacqueline Hilf Phyllis & Steven Goldenberg ZELMAN COLLEGE TEXTBOOK FUND In memory of Lana Monas Susan & Alan Zelman PAUL SHIPPER MUSIC FUND In memory of Eleanor Cohen The Wolgel Family- Lisbeth, Claude, Lindsay & Chelsea In memory of Gail Yarnell Dr. Lewis Licht & Carolyn Licht The Wolgel Family- Lisbeth, Claude, Lindsay & Chelsea In memory of Jacqueline Hilf Dr. & Mrs. Claude Wolgel In appreciation of Cantor Barnoy for his support and comfort after the passing of my father Andrew Finkelstein In memory of Rabbi Arnold Zoref Alan Rosenwasser In honor of Cantor Barnoy for his help in preparing Jordan for his Bar Mitzvah Deborah & Greg Zucker GENERAL DONATION In honor of Matthew Benak “Youth of the Year” Phyllis & Steven Goldenberg In honor of Mollie Bartell “Youth of the Year” Phyllis & Steven Goldenberg

In memory of Aghdas Sakhai Elizabeth & Ned Sakhai In memory of Saeed Darouvar Beacon Miodovsky KIDDUSH FUND In honor of the Auf Ruf of Marty Winik & Jaclyn Berkowitz Sara & Jeffrey Winik In honor of the 65th Wedding Anniversary of Lisa & Jim Schlesinger Lisa & Jim Schlesinger YAHRZEIT DONATIONS In memory of Abby Patron Yvette & Martin Abrams In memory of Moses Unger Ronald Unger In memory of Arthur Kanarvogel Joel Kanarvogel In memory of Sarah Levin Mary Unger In memory of Mildred Zagelbaum Laurie & Arthur Zagelbaum In memory of Frances Furman Norton Furman In memory Iris Wilkins Laurie & Stuart Wilkins In memory of Jacobo Farba Sara & Ted Kallif In memory of Donald Goldman Mark Goldman In memory of Nathan Katz Rita & David Levy In memory of Clara Kesselman Shirley & Nat Peters In memory of Werner Bacharach Ines & Mark Bacharach In memory of Sylvia Rubin Steven Rubin In memory of Milton Rubin Steven Rubin In memory of Harold Baron Leatrice Baron In memory of Ethel Abrams Martin Abrams In memory of Edith Lerner Rochelle & Harry Glick In memory of Susan Fischer Dr. & Mrs. H. Barry Opell In memory of Ruben Baradarian Mansour Baradarian In memory of my beloved father, Milton Zeldis Roberta & Steven Zeldis In memory of Rose Gross Bernice Suna In memory of Sondra Archinow Lisa Archinow Katz

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DONATIONS (from 3/16/16 through 4/15/16)

In memory of Paul Shipper Karen & Barry Shipper In memory of Bessie Epstein Jane Cohen In memory of Samuel Marcus Madeline & Irwin Lieber In memory of Sophie Pestrich Judi Marcus & Family In memory of Alice Aros Edith Breitner In memory of Harold Snyder Judi & Andy Marcus In memory of Fred Marcus Judi & Andy Marcus In memory of Michael Robinson Susan Rubin In memory of Reuben Abrams Martin Abrams In memory of Sara Sabet Simin & Alex Sabet In memory of Samuel Winokur Charles Winokur In memory of Morris Feldman Richard Feldman In memory of Dorothy Feldman Richard Feldman In memory of Anne Karelitz The Kess Family In memory of Rebecca Reitmeister Marilyn Greensher In memory of Arline Goodman Rena & Andrew Goodman In memory of Aghdas Sakhai Elizabeth & Ned Sakhai In memory of Sally Price Wharton Geoffrey Wharton In memory of Minnie Wharton Geoffrey Wharton In memory of Shlomo Kagan Naomi Kagan In memory of Abraham Miller Bette Miller Howard In memory of Abraham Martin Allan and Sheryl Martin In memory of Marcel Mahjoubi Elizabeth & Ned Sakhai In memory of Lori Schlussel Marjorie W. Kasner In memory of Harold Leeper Sheryl Glotzer In memory of Isidore Schwadron Joseph Schwadron In memory of James Canova John Canova In memory of Irving Kantor Irving Chernofsky

In memory of Marcia Miller Jane & Bradley Saltzman In memory of Monireh Samadi Parvaneh Zareh In memory of Linda Seigell The Green Family In memory of Natalie Field Suzanne Yarnell In memory of Tina Weiss Roberta & Steven Zeldis In memory of Louis Rabinowitz Roberta & Al Sprung In memory of Muriel Stack Harriet & Harvey Stack In memory of Carl Berkowitz Toby & Ami Shebiro & Family In memory of Irving Wagner Robbie Wagner In memory of Lucile Wagner Robbie Wagner In memory of Benno Levy Susan & Frank Levy In memory of George Wharton Geoffrey Wharton

Special Funds (Optional) Minimum Donation $18

Albert B. Cohen Endowment Fund The Wingate USY Scholarship Fund Lisa & Jim Schlesinger - Camp Ramah Malka’s Fund for Lifelong Learning The Arthur Goldberg Social Action And Cultural Arts Program MBS Scholarship Fund Milton Horowitz Religious School Fund Bernice Cohen Preschool Fund Paul Shipper Music Fund Rabbi’s Fund Kiddush Fund Rabbi Ario S. & Tess Hyams Judaica Museum Fund Rabbi Joseph P. Sternstein Memorial Fund Ruth and Sidney Kahan Chesed Fund Ted Geffner Educational Scholarship Fund William Spielman Solomon Schechter Scholarship Fund Yahrzeit Fund Zelman College Textbook Fund



Other Donations: Harold Kalb Prayerbook Fund Library Fund Max Greenfield Bible Fund Mel Hoffman Torah Maintenance Fund

$36 $25 $75 $30

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Board Eligible Root Canal Specialist Services include: • Root canal treatment • Root canal retreatment • Emergency dental treatment • Diagnosis, treatment of cracked teeth Temple Beth Sholom, as a service to its members, makes available plots at New Montefiore Cemetery, in an area reserved for Temple Beth Sholom. For more information, please contact Irving Chernofsky at 516-626-9025 or [email protected] or Temple Executive Director Donna Bartolomeo at 516-621-2288 or [email protected]

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Our Hyams Judaica Museum is looking for all art enthusiasts to lend a helping hand with our collections & exhibits. Contact Bat-Sheva at [email protected]

Joseph Craig Caterers Of Roslyn Craig A Weinberg 401 Roslyn Road, Roslyn Heights, New York 11577 516-621-8200 • Fac: 516-621-8202 [email protected]

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TEMPLE FAMILY Mazel Tov To: Linda & Michael Sahn on the birth of their granddaughter, Isabelle Sarah. Proud parents Benjamin & Rachel Sahn. Pearl & Nathan Halegua on the engagement of their son, Joshua to Carly Soffer. Dina & Daniel Relles on the birth of their daughter, Lane Marlowe. Proud grandparents are Rabbi Alan & Edy Lucas.

Temple Beth Sholom 401 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 (516) 621-2288 www.tbsroslyn.org

Thank you: We appreciate all the donations given in our names for Purim shalach manot, 2016. Looking ahead, wishing all a zissen Pesach which is right around the corner. Ruthie and Rabbi Solomon

Rabbi Alan B. Lucas

Farewell: Best wishes to our founding member, Helen Frank who is moving to Florida. We will miss her. Our Sincere Condolences To: Len Zoref on the death of his beloved brother, Rabbi Arnold Zoref. Shirin Simkhai on the death of her beloved father, Saeed Darouvar. Judy Yudenfriend Goldberg on the death of her beloved sister, Randy Yudenfriend Glaser Hamakom Yinachem - May God comfort the mourners together with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Associate Rabbi Paul D. Kerbel Executive Director Donna Bartolomeo Religious School Director Sharon Solomon

Help Wanted! RHS, Class of 1966, will be celebrating their 50th RHS reunion Columbus Day weekend, October 7, 8 and 9, 2016. If you’re a classmate please join us for a weekend full of fun and memories! Contact the Reunion Planning Committee at [email protected].

JOIN US AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Our Early Childhood Center provides a warm, safe and caring atmosphere in which children can grow emotionally, socially and intellectually. We provide children with a quality education, and offer an enriched program geared to the developmental growth needs of young children. We prepare your children for their future educational journey. Kindergarten readiness skills are our specialty!!

Learn more about the Early Childhood Center • Warm & caring staff • All the kindergarten readiness skills your child needs • Early & Late Care - 7 AM - 6 PM • Quality secular & non-secular education • Technology in the classrooms • After school enrichments

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Temple Beth Sholom ECC 516-621-1171 401 Roslyn Rd Roslyn Heights, NY 11577 www.tbsroslyn.org

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM'S 65th anniversary In celebration of our 65th, please share a favorite memory of TBS with us. Contact Judy Goldberg at [email protected] or leave a note at the main office.

• Science specialist • Yoga instructor • Weekly music classes • Mommy & Me Programs • Temple Tot Programs • Ask about our refer-a-friend bonus

Register now for the 2016-2017 school year Licensed by New York State Office of Children and Family Services. Registered with University of the State of New York Education Department. Teaching staff CPR, MAT, and First Aid certified.

Sisterhood hosts COMMUNITY LUNCHEON May 18, 2016 11:30 AM

Early Childhood Center Director Helayne Cohen Co-MBS Directors Rabbi Sean Jensen Rabbi Paul D. Kerbel Camp Director Holly Firestone Assistant Camp Director Heath Levine Endowment Director Bernice Cohen Museum Curator Bat-Sheva Slavin President Pearl Halegua Executive Vice President Rebecca Altman President of Sisterhood Cindy Feldman President of Men’s Club Michael Mand Co-Presidents of Religious School PTA Lisa Berger Debbie Dubowsky Bulletin Editor Deborah Brosowsky Graphic Designer Barbara Cooper

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Temple Beth Sholom 401 Roslyn Road Roslyn Heights, N.Y. 11577

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MAY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Thursday, May 5 Yom Hashoah Holocaust Remembrance Day Mincha/Ma’ariv & Yom Hashoah Program

Friday Evening, May 20 Candle Lighting Time 7:00 PM 6:00 PM 7:40 PM

Saturday Morning, May 7 Parashat Aharei Mot Bar Mitzvah Benjamin Gilbert

9:00 AM

Saturday Evening, May 21 Mincha/Ma’ariv Friday Evening, May 27 Candle Lighting Time

8:00 PM

Saturday Morning, May 28 Parashat Behar Bar Mitzvah of Aviv Fedida

Sunday, May 8 10:00 AM Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Wachsman Friday Evening, May 13 6:00 PM Candle Lighting Time 7:45 PM Saturday Morning, May 14 9:00 AM Parashat K’doshim B’not Mitzvah of Ali and Jaye Lis

6:00 PM 7:54 PM

Saturday Morning, May 21 9:00 AM Parashat Emor Bar Mitzvah of Sammy Feinstein

Friday Evening, May 6 Candle Lighting Time

Saturday Evening, May 7 Mincha/Ma’ariv

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Saturday Evening, May 28 Mincha/Ma’ariv

8:15 PM 6:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00 AM

8:15 PM

Monday, May 30 – Memorial Day Morning Service 9:00 AM

Saturday Evening, May 14 Mincha/Ma’ariv Chapel 8:00 PM Mincha Bat Mitzvah of Ellie Simkahi in Main Sanctuary

DAILY MINYAN SCHEDULE Sunday Mornings 9:00 AM ◊ Monday - Friday Mornings 6:45 AM ◊ Sunday - Thursday Evenings 7:30 PM Temple Beth Sholom 32