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The VOICE of Hewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre /Congregation Etz ChaimkuevVol. 59 • No. 3 November/December 2008 Cheshvan/Kislev 5769lunf lgrk ,cvtuVe’ahavta L’Reaycha KemochaLOVE YOUR NEIGHBORAS YOURSELFFulfilling our obligations to the larger communityHere are just a few suggestions of many things we can all do to improve society:1. Vote on Tuesday, November 4.2. Help HERJC create “Entertainment Baskets” for the families of Jewish soldiers. We are collectingnew DVD’s, CD’s, books, games, puzzles, gift certificates to movies, etc. Donations can be left in theHERJC office, school office or nursery office.3. Donate food to our on-going Food Pantry collection. Baskets are located in the front lobby or in theconference room.4. Youth Group is collecting new kitchen utensils to be distributed to people in need. Donations canbe left in the synagogue office.5. Our Nursery School is looking for people to read to our nursery children during the week ofNovember 19. Call Cheryl at 599-1169 to volunteer. The Nursery School also collects new toys fordonation to LIJ’s Schneiders Children’s Hospital during the month of December.6. Register as an Organ Donor. Information available in HERJC office.After doing all these good deeds, come party with us!Monday, December 22 at 6:30 pmHERJC Hanukkah Party (see p. 9)

RabbiANDREW WARMFLASH599-2634rabbiw@herjc.orgRabbi EmeritusDR. STANLEY PLATEKCantorSTACY SOKOL599-7432cantorsokol@herjc.orgExecutive DirectorKIM SCHWEITZER599-2634execdirkim@herjc.orgRitual DirectorNACHUM PLOTKIN599-8217nachump@aol.comReligious School DirectorDAVID WOOLFE599-0424rsdir@herjc.orgNursery School DirectorCHERYL KARP599-1169nurserydir@herjc.orgYouth DirectorTODD HAUSMAN599-1148youthdir@herjc.orgNew on our websitewww.herjc.orgStarting now, youare one clickaway from The latestinfo on allHERJC activities Updates fromNursery School,Religious Schooland Youth GroupLIZ KISLIKFrom the PresidentNovember and December are cold. And much of the time, dark. Buteven during difficult and confusing times, there are so many warmand bright spots.I feel oddly happy as I’m writing this column, despite my usualdeadline anxiety. Maybe it’s the sort of family feeling—the good kind—a sense of connection—that has been growing on me during theseyears in the presidency which was hugely reinforced over the holidays.It seems like just a minute ago that we were working on the logisticsfor Rosh Hashanah and then all of a sudden we were freezing the leftover bagelsand cleaning up the crumbs from the break fast after Yom Kippur. It’s not that I felt particularlyprepared for the High Holidays this year, or that I atoned more effectively—oreven enough. But oh, I enjoyed myself!You can’t imagine (unless, perhaps, you’re a past president of this or a similar organization)how wonderful it is to scan through the congregation and see families together,sometimes with the addition of a baby or a fiance(e), and note the loving relationshipsbetween grandparent and grandchildren, and spouses sitting shoulder to shoulder,and children you knew as adolescents who are now college graduates, and childrenyou knew as kindergartners who now read Torah. You might also be surprised to knowjust how inspiring it is to see new members participating, younger members gettinginvolved at a deeper level, and members who expressed their sense of disconnectionnow committing to be a part of creating whatever our future is going to be.Okay, I understand that this might be a rosy view. All these happy families are nothappy all the time, and we confront various bobbles and messes now and then. But tofeel that we are all in community, that we care about each other, that we are a selfsustainingorganism that refreshes and revives itself, that encourages new growth anddeepening loyalty, well, it’s more thrilling than you might think.It is with this sense of warmth and light that I want to encourage you to consider acouple of areas where you and HERJC might connect a little bit more. The first is ourAdult B’nai Mitzvah class, and the second is our planned series of once-a-month Fridaynight family services. Both are ways to connect to each other and our tradition.Even in the dark and the cold, we have gratitude at Thanksgiving and rededicationat Hanukkah. Let me know how you’re connecting.Family Fun TogetherJoin us at Friday Evening Family Kabbalat Shabbat ServicesNovember 14, 2008, December 12, 2008at 6:30 pmpage 2 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008www.herjc.orgHAKOL

From the Rabbi’s StudyRABBI ANDREW WARMFLASHGod’s Busy DayWhat is God’s day like? In the Talmud, in the tractate Avodah Zarah3b, our sages tell us that God’s day is divided into quarters, duringeach of which God is fully occupied.In the first quarter, God studies Torah. In the second quarter, Godjudges the world, moving from the throne of Justice to the seat ofMercy when God sees guilt that could spell destruction. In the thirdquarter, God feeds the world and all its creatures. And in the fourthquarter, God teaches school children.What are we to make of this ancient text that portrays God as scholar, judge, socialactivist and teacher of children? The answer to this question is suggested by a teachingabout Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening, December 21.In the Talmud, tractate Shabbat 21b, we learn that the reason we light one candle onthe first night and one more candle each night, is ma’alin b’kodesh v’eyn moridin—inmatters of holiness, we go up, but not down. As the festival proceeds, we want morelight, more radiance, more holiness; not less, and therefore we add a candle each night.On Hanukkah, fulfilling this imperative to ascend in holiness is relatively easy,requiring only a new candle. What about the rest of the year? How do we ascend inholiness? The answer is to emulate God’s busy day.First, we study Torah, because doing so leads us to acts of righteousness andkindness.Second, in our interactions with one another, we can shift from the theme of Justiceto the seat of Mercy, by giving one another the benefit of the doubt and showing eachother rachmanut compassion.Third, just as God feeds the hungry, there are so many things we can do to help othersand improve our world.Finally, as God is a teacher of children, we can teach our children and grandchildren,by example, so that a new generation will be imbued with the richness and joy of Jewishliving.By learning Torah, displaying compassion, doing deeds of social justice and teachingour children, we act like God—and we are ma’alin b’kodesh, we ascend in holiness.With best wishes for a de-light-ful Hanukkah!These family oriented Friday evening services will featurestory telling by Rabbi Warmflashand special songs by Cantor SokolFollowed by a light mealWatch the weekly e-mails for details!HAKOL is publishedby the Hewlett-EastRockaway Jewish Centre/Congregation Etz Chaim295 Main Street,East Rockaway, NY 11518Telephone: 516-599-2634Fax: 516-599-2851E-mail: office@herjc.orgWebsite: www.herjc.orgPresidentLIZ KISLIKliz@herjc.orgVice PresidentsMARILYN COHENJEFFREY FEIGENBLATTDANIEL GERSTMANDR. MARTIN LESSERROBERTA SUGARMANTreasurerLARRY MILLERFinancial SecretaryJUDY HERBSTRecording andCorresponding SecretaryTERRI GOLDSisterhood PresidentNANCY LEVITTMen’s Club PresidentMARTIN ABRAMSEditorCHARLOTTE BERCHEditorial AssistantHELAINE K. RONENPeriodical postage paid at theEast Rockaway, NY Post Office(#233120). Postmaster: Sendaddress changes to Hewlett-EastRockaway Jewish Centre, 295Main St., East Rockaway, NY11518. Affiliated with: UnitedSynagogue, National Federationof Jewish Men’s Clubs, NationalWomen’s League. The viewsand opinions expressed hereinnot necessarily reflect thepolicies of HERJC or theConservative Movement.HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 3

notes from the cantorCANTOR STACY SOKOLDAILYSERVICESMorningsREGULARMondayand Thursday6:50 amTuesday, Wednesday,and Friday7:00 amSaturday9:30 amSunday &Legal Holidays9:00 amEveningsMonday throughThursday, Sunday& Legal Holidays8:00 pmFridays7:00 pmSaturday varieswith sunset timesGo towww.herjc.orgPlease checkwww.herjc.orgor see the calendar forSaturday eveningservice times.As we enter December and the Hebrew month of Kislev we welcomea holiday that brings warmth, sweets and laughter to this dark andgloomy time of year. Hanukkah has come to greet us with dreidelgames, delicious jelly donuts, music for all to enjoy and candles shiningbrightly. We recall the Maccabee family and how they saved usfrom Greek defeat, but more importantly the miracle of finding virginolive oil in the midst of desecration and the miracle of it lastingfor eight full days so that our great Temple could be aglow again. Infact, like other holidays, Hanukkah is marked with its own specialpractices: we read a special haftarah and Torah reading every morning during Hanukkah.We also insert a special line into our daily davening: al hanisim v’al hapurkan v’alhag’vurot v’al hatshuot v’al hamilchamot she-asita lavotenu bayamim hahem bazman hazeh.This text praises God for the miracles of yesterday and today. In fact, in modern dayAmerica, Hanukkah has become a modern day miracle, uniting all Jews in prayer andobservance as we celebrate as one family. I invite everyone to recognize the miracles wetake for granted everyday. By simply implementing prayer into our lives we find wordsto thank God for the miracles that we take for granted, like waking up in the morning,eating fruit and even licking the jelly out of a delicious doughnut As we light eachHanukkah candle this year, we should think about all the other families who are celebratingthis beautiful holiday as well and imagine that, with each blessing we utter, ourvoices come together as one.In the spirit of Hanukkah, I would like to share the beautiful song below. Not byMight and Not by Power by Craig Taubman and Debbie Friedman talks about how thechildren are our voice, our miracle and how they are the power that keeps us connectedto God. Children, so innocent, have faith and hope. They believe, and we shouldlook to our children for that spark with the Almighty. Those who have witnessed the birthof a newborn know how powerful it can be.Not by might and not by powerBut by spirit alone,Shall we all live in peace.The children sing,The children dream,And their tears may fall but we’ll hear them callAnd another song will rise,Another song will rise,Another song will rise.Not by might and not by powerbut by spirit alone,shall we all live in peace.The children sing,The children dream,And their tears may fall but we’ll hear them callAnd another song will rise,Another song will rise,Another song will rise.Not by might and not by powerbut by spirit alone,shall we all live in peace.Not by might.Not by power.Shalom.As, we celebrate Hanukkah this year, bring your children, family and friends toHERJC’s annual Hanukkah party. I hope we can sing this song together and celebrateThe Festival of Lights.page 4 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008www.herjc.orgHAKOL

MARC GOLDBERGpatrons societyPAID PATRON RENEWALS ($1,000)Arlene and Lester PollackShirley and Alex ScheinfeldBeth Heit and Rabbi WarmflashI find it amazing but here we are at our 34th anniversary. That’s right—it was in 1974 that 23 congregants created the Patrons Society.Through good times and bad, we have persevered and today I amproud to report that we have grown to a membership of over 150members. I know that HERJC needs the support of our PatronsSociety more than ever.The HERJC Patrons Society drive officially starts in November ofeach year and ends July 31st. I would like to take this opportunityto thank all of our Patrons for your past support and ask you nowfor your continued support for this coming year.I invite you to join the Patrons Society for this coming year. Our Temple doesn’t havea building fund nor do our dues cover the cost of our budget. The Patrons Society hastraditionally made a large and welcomed impact on helping balance our Temple’s annualbudget. HERJC needs you to step forward and help our Temple continue to grow andmaintain itself as one of the leading congregations on Long Island.When you join the Patrons Society, your name will be placed on the Patrons Plaquein the main lobby of the Synagogue and your name(s) will be published in Hakol in themonth following receipt of your contribution. Most of all, you will be doing somethingextraordinary for our Shul, school and Congregation.There are three participating levels of the Patrons Society. The cost of becoming aPatron is $1,000. The next level is that of a Chai Patron which requires a contributionof $1,800. The highest level of participation is that of a Millennium Patron, which isreached with a contribution of $2,500 or more.If you and your family are interested in becoming members of the Patrons Society,please leave a message for me in the Temple office at 599-2634.It is with great pleasure that I continueto list the names of our Congregantswho have pledged and paid this pastmonth. Of course, additional names willbe listed next month. Yasher Koach toyou all.Special Thank You To Our Super Efficient Yizkor Book SquadThanks to the marvelous cooperation and speedof this year’s “Yizkor Book Squad”,Sandy Feit, Ben Green, Lillian and Sidney Levitt, Sam Millerand Adele Partman, led by Ritual Director Nachum Plotkin,1,000 Yizkor folders, booklets, envelopes andcards were assembled in record time!We are excitedto annouce thatthis year’sDinner Dancehonorees are:Marcy andMarc GoldbergWatch for detailsin the next Hakol!www.herjc.organd AmazonClick on theAmazon button foundon the left hand sideof the first page of ourwebsite, www.herjc.org,do your shopping asusual and HERJC getsa donation!Amazingly simpleand wonderful.In AppreciationThe Alt and KislikFamilies thank all of ourcongregants who sentwishes of condolenceand contributionsin memory of CeliaBenbasset. Your kindwords and good wishesare much appreciated.HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 5

RecyclingOpportunitiesat HERJCTHE NURSERYSCHOOLCOLLECTSused ink cartridges, cellphones and “garbage”(which becomes Art!),such as CLEAN papertowel tubes, coffee cans,egg crates, baby foodjars, plastic containers,ribbons, wrapping paper,wallpaper, buttons, trim,yarn, spools, fabric,shopping bags andanything else youcan think of!HERJCCOLLECTSBATTERIES!Used batteries arepoisoning our landfills!Help save the earthby bringing your usedbatteries to thesynagogue for collectionand proper recycling.KIM SCHWEITZERexecutive directorGive Until It Feels GoodGiving is, of course, more than tax brackets and charitable deductions.A contribution to your synagogue, a gift from your heart atthis time, will make you feel good and keep the Shul vibrant andgrowing.As the end of the year approaches and while you are consideringyour year-end tax planning, we hope you will take advantage of anincome tax charitable deduction by making a contribution toHewlett-East Rockaway Jewish Centre prior to year-end. In this way,you can significantly reduce your income taxes at the current higher rates while providingthe Temple with funds needed to maintain our magnificent facilities and help usprovide the highest quality of service while working to meet all of our needs.Membership dues alone do not sustain all of our programs and services and your voluntarycontributions are essential to both sustain our current offerings and continueour growth initiatives and program expansion.No matter what your income, if you itemize your deductions, you can almost alwayslower your income taxes through charitable giving. Please consult your financial advisorwho can provide you with specific details regarding your personal situation.For information regarding donation opportunities, please call me at 599-2634.HERJC proudly announces that we are the local centerfor the National Jewish Outreach ProgramREAD HEBREW AMERICA NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18 & 25 AT 8:15 PM Yes, you can learn to read Hebrew!Call Nachum Plotkin to register at 599-8217.Do Your Jewry Duty—Help Us Make a Minyan!Small acts thatbring bigresults! SUNDAY–MONDAY, DECEMBER 22–JANUARY 1 I will attend on: Day ________________________ Morning EveningName_____________________________________________________________Phone ____________________________________________________________ Call me when you need me and I will come!Return to Nachum or call 599-8217.page 6 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

Fall Classes at HERJCGenesis Taught by Rabbi Warmflash MONDAYS, 11 AM – 12 NOON, NOV. 10, 17, 24, AND DEC. 1, 8, 15, 12 This year we will focus on the second half of the book of Genesis. Come and learnwhat the trials and tribulations of Jacob, Rachel and Leah and Joseph and his brothershave to teach us about our own lives and families.The Wisdom of the Talmud Taught by Rabbi Warmflash SUNDAYS, 10 AM, NOVEMBER 9, 16, 23, AND DECEMBER 7, 14, 21 Come early for minyan at 9 am and breakfast, 9:45 am. Join us as we consider a varietyof selections from the Talmud which will help us to be better people and better Jews.Adult Bar andBat MitzvahProgramA special programfor adults who haven’tyet celebrated aBar or Bat Mitzvah.To find out more,call the office at599-2634.Sex, Lies and Torah Ethics Taught by Rabbi Warmflash TUESDAY EVENINGS ON NOVEMBER 18, 25 ANDTHURSDAY EVENINGS ON DECEMBER 4, 11, 18 AT 8:15 PM A five session mini-course on aspects of Jewish ethics relevant to our family andbusiness lives.Read Hebrew AmericaTaught by Ritual Director Nachum Plotkin TUESDAY AT 8:15 PM, NOVEMBER 4, 11, 18, 25 AND DECEMBER 2 A five week course that will get you reading Hebrew!Fiddler On the Roof Coordinated by Cantor Stacy Sokoland Nursery Director Cheryl KarpThis year we will be putting on Fiddler on the Roof. If you are interested in beinginvolved, or have background in dance or theater, contact Cantor or Cheryl.This will be a wonderful production for our community.Learner’s Minyan Taught by Cantor Stacy Joy Sokol ONE SUNDAY A MONTH, 10:20 – 11:00 AM ONDECEMBER 14, JANUARY 11, FEBRUARY 1, MARCH 1 Did you ever want to interrupt the service and ask the Cantor what she was singing,what page we were on, or find out why certain prayers were recited? Here’s youropportunity to ask away and learn the 5 W’s of the Shacharit service. All are welcome.We will learn how to put on a tallit and tefillin, how to recite the shema and all thefundamentals involved in a morning service.New on our websitewww.herjc.orgStarting this fall,you will be oneclick away from The easiestway to makedonations andhave a card sentfor you Service andholiday informationHAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 7

HanukkahThe Lighting of Hanukkah CandlesThe celebration of Hanukkah begins on the twenty-fifth day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. On this day, a smallgroup of Maccabean soldiers were victorious over the great Greek army, and the desecrated Temple was rededicated tothe service of God. We light candles for eight days, beginning on the evening of December 21, in commemoration ofthe famous miracle of the oil. After the Maccabean victory, one single crucible of oil (enough to light the TempleMenorah for only one day) was found. Miraculously, however, it lasted for eight days, long enough for new consecratedoil to be prepared.The Hanukkah menorah (Hanukkia) has nine candles, eight of which represent the eight days of Hanukkah. Theninth candle, the Shamash, is used to light the other candles and usually towers above the rest.The Hanukkah lights may be lit by any member of the family. In many families, each member lights his or her ownHanukkia.NIGHTLY BLESSINGSBaruch ata Adonai, Elohaynu Melech Haolam,asher kidshanu b’mitsvotav, v’tsivanu,l’hadlik ner shel Hanukkah.We praise You, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has sanctified us with Your Mitzvot and commanded us to kindle the Hanukkah lights.Baruch ata Adonai, Elohaynu Melech Haolam,she-asa nisim la-a-vo-tenu, ba-yamim,ha-hem bazman ha-zeh.We praise You, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who performed wondrous deeds for our ancestors in days of old at this season.TO BE ADDED ON THE FIRST NIGHT AFTER THE OTHER 2 BLESSINGSBaruch ata Adonai, ElohaynuMelech Haolam, she-he-che-yanuv’ki-y’manu, v’higianu lazman ha-zeh.We praise You, O Lord our God, King of the universe, who has given us life, sustained us and enabled us to reach this season.page 8 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

more hanukkah infoHERJC Hanukkah PartyMonday, December 22, 6:30 pmTraditionalLatkesTreats! Fun for the whole family.Special welcome to our new membersFree – Open to All!Watch the weekly Update for details.THE MOST POPULAR HANUKKAH GAME IS DREIDELThere are four letters on the dreidel:They stand for the words,Nes Gadol Haya Sham, which means“A Great Miracle Happened There.”Dreidels in Israel have these letters:They stand for, Nes Gadol Haya Po,which means“A Great Miracle Happened Here.”a v d bp v d bRULES FOR PLAYING DREIDELEveryone starts with an equal number of nuts, raisins, pennies or whatever! Each player puts one ofthese in the middle. The first player spins the dreidel.If it lands on:An easy way to remember is:Nun . . . . . . . . the player does nothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . N = NothingGimmel . . . . . the player takes everything in the middle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G = GetHay . . . . . . . . the player takes half . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H = HalfShin . . . . . . . the player puts one in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S = ShareBefore the next player spins, everyone puts in another piece.2 cups gratedpotatoessmall onion2 eggs2 tbsp. flouror matza meal1 tsp. saltoilGrate potatoesand place in bowl.Grate in onion.Add eggs, matzameal and salt.Drain off excessliquid. Drop byspoonfuls intowell-oiled fryingpan. Fry on bothsides in hot oil.Serve withapplesauce orsour cream.Yum!HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 9

Do You Know These People?This is how we looked circa 1956. We recently receivedthese photos in the mail. We recognize Rabbi MiltonFeirstein, Cantor Mordecai Feineman and Dr. HerbertLerman, Principal. Call the office if you can help usidentitfy others.mazal tov to our novemberDANIELLE SHOSHANA ROTHAFELNovember 8, 2008Mazal Tov to Lisbeth andDr. David Rothafel on theBat Mitzvah of their daughter,Danielle Shoshana.Danielle is an eighth gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. Her favoritesubjects are chorus and Spanish.She enjoys tennis, cheerleading, karate, acting,singing and spending time with friends and family.Danielle has three brothers, Joshua, 17, Jonah, 11and Jesse 8.RUSSELL HARRIS DOLOBOFFNovember 15, 2008Mazal Tov to Hillary Doloboffand Stuart Doloboff on theBar Mitzvah of their son,Russell Harris.Russell is an eighth gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. His favoritesubject is social studies. Heenjoys sports, especially football and basketball.Russell has a sister, Haley, 17.TAYLOR RUTH WAINERNovember 8, 2008Mazal Tov to Lisa and RichardWainer on the Bat Mitzvah oftheir daughter, Taylor Ruth.Taylor is a seventh gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. Her favoritesubjects are math, Spanish andphysical education. She enjoyskickline, tennis, and spending time with friends.Taylor has a sister and brother, Ariel, 15 andRyan, 11.ISAAC WILLIAM DRACHMANNovember 15, 2008Mazal Tov to Jill and IanDrachman on the Bar Mitzvahof their son, Isaac William.Isaac is homeschooled andalso takes classes at New YorkInstitute of Technology. Hisfavorite subjects are computerprogramming, math and science.He enjoys tennis, fencing, and playing the guitar.Isaac has a sister, Jana, 17.page 10 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

and december b’nai mitzvahADAM WILLIAM ESTRINNovember 29, 2008Mazal Tov to Kathy and StevenEstrin on the Bar Mitzvah oftheir son, Adam William.Adam is a seventh gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. His favoritesubjects math, Spanish andphysical education. He enjoyscomputers and electronics.Adam has two sisters and a brother, Alexandria,15, Aimee, 9 and Alec, 6.PERRY RUSSELL DEUTSCHDecember 6, 2008Mazal Tov to Janet and JoshuaDeutsch on the Bar Mitzvahof their son, Perry Russell.Perry is an eighth gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. His favoritesubjects are Spanish and socialstudies. He enjoys football,lacrosse and spending time with friends.Perry has a brother, Daniel, 15.SYDNEY PAIGE SHULMANDecember 5, 2008Mazal Tov to Elyse andMichael Shulman on theBat Mitzvah of their daughter,Sydney Paige.Sydney is a seventh gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. Her favoritesubjects are Spanish andEnglish. She enjoys tennis, dance and spendingtime with friends and family.Sydney has a sister, Nicole, 16.ANNA MARLEY PERLSTEINDecember 13, 2008Mazal Tov to Robin and RonPerlstein on the Bat Mitzvahof their daughter, Anna Marley.Anna is an eighth gradestudent at Lynbrook SouthMiddle School. Her favoritesubjects are math, studio artand Spanish. She enjoys dance,kickline, tennis and spending time with friends.Anna has a brother and sister, Eddie, 9 andRosie, 7.HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 11

NovemberSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAYDaylight Saving TimeEnds November 2Set your clocks back one hour.Light the ShabbatCandles andRecite theFollowing Blessing(Candlelighting times arelisted on the calendar)Blessed are You,Lord our God,King of the universe,who has hallowed usthrough commandments,and has commanded usto kindle the Shabbat Lights.Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-naiE-lohei-nu Me-lech Ha-olamA-Sher Kee-di-shah-nooBi-mitz-vo-tavVi-tzee-va-noo Li-had-leekNer Shel Sha-bat.Go towww.herjc.orgLearn theBlessings atwww.herjc.orgFirst click on “Services”and then on “Blessings”2 4 cheshvan 3 5 cheshvan 4 6 cheshvanDaylight Saving Time EndsMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amSisterhood Warm Clothing Drive9:00 – 11:00 amLearner’s Minyan with Cantor10:20 amSisterhood Warm Clothing Drive4:00 – 6:00 pmGenesis Class – 11:00 amUSY – 7:00 pmExecutive Committee Meeting8:15 pmELECTION DAYRead Hebrew America8:15 pmSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMS9 11 cheshvan 10 12 cheshvan 11 13 cheshvanMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amRabbi’s Talmud Class – 10:00 amGenesis Class – 11:00 amUSY – 7:00 pmAdult Education – 8:15 pmVETERAN’S DAYRitual Committee Meeting7:30 pmRead Hebrew America8:15 pmSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMS16 18 cheshvan 17 19 cheshvan 18 20 cheshvanMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amRabbi’s Talmud Class – 10:00 amGenesis Class – 11:00 amUSY – 7:00 pmBoard of Directors Meeting8:15 pmNursery School Book FairPizza Plus – 6:00 pmYouth Group Basketball – 7:30 pmRead Hebrew America8:15 pmRabbi’s Class – 8:00 pmYouth Committee Meeting8:15 pm23 25 cheshvan 24 26 cheshvan 25 27 cheshvanMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amPizza Plus – 6:00 pmRabbi’s Talmud Class – 10:00 amYouth Group Basketball – 7:30 pmRabbi’s Genesis Class – 11:00 am30 3 kislevRead Hebrew AmericaUSY – 7:00 pm8:15 pmMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amRabbi’s Class – 8:00 pmRELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSEDpage 12 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

calendar of eventsWEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYHappy Thanksgiving!13 cheshvanNoachShacharit – 9:30 amJr. Congregation – 11:00 amTorah Kids/Boardroom – 11:00 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah5:30 pm5 7 cheshvan 6 8 cheshvan 7 9 cheshvan 8 10 cheshvanKadima – 6:00 pmAdult Education – 8:15 pmBoard of Ed Meeting – 8:15 pmCandlelighting – 4:27 pmKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmYouth Group Kinnuslech lechaShacharit – 9:30 amJr. Congregation – 11:00 amTorah Kids/Boardroom – 11:00 amBat Mitzvah: Taylor WainerMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pmBat Mitzvah: Danielle Rothafel4:30 pm12 14 cheshvan 13 15 cheshvan 14 16 cheshvan 15 17 cheshvanKadima – 6:00 pmSisterhood Torah FundDinner/Away – 7:00 pmHouse Committee Meeting8:15 pmCandlelighting – 4:21 pmFamily Fun TogetherShabbat Service & Dinner6:30 pmvayeraShacharit – 9:30 amRel. Sch. Family Service – 9:30 amBar Mitzvah: Russell DoloboffJr. Congregation – 11:00 amTorah Kids/Boardroom – 11:00 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pmBar Mitzvah: Isaac Drachman4:15 pm19 21 cheshvan 20 22 cheshvan 21 23 cheshvan 22 24 cheshvanchaye sarahKadima – 6:00 pmTeddy’s Night Out – 6:30 pmSisterhood Board Meeting7:30 pmCandlelighting – 4:16 pmKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmYouth Group ShabbatShacharit – 9:30 amJr. Congregation – 11:00 amTorah Kids/Boardroom – 11:00 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pm26 28 cheshvan 27 29 cheshvan 28 1 kislev 29 2 kislevRosh Chodesh KislevtoldotTHANKSGIVING DAYCandlelighting – 4:12 pmRELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSEDMinyan & Breakfast – 9:00 amSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMSOFFICE CLOSEDKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMSOFFICE CLOSEDShacharit – 9:30 amBar Mitzvah: Adam EstrinMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pmHAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 13

December calendarSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY1 4 kislev 2 5 kislev3WEDNESDAY6 kislevJANUARY/FEBRUARY HAKOLDEADLINERabbi’s Genesis Class – 11:00 amUSY – 7:00 pmExecutive Committee Meeting8:15 pmPizza Plus – 6:00 pmSisterhood Evening ProgramYouth Group Basketball – 7:30 pmBoard of Ed Meeting – 8:15 pmNursery SchoolDonuts & Daddies – 8:30 amKadima – 6:00 pm7 10 kislev 8 11 kislev 9 12 kislev1013 kislevMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amRabbi’s Talmud Class – 10:00 amRabbi’s Genesis Class – 11:00 amUSY – 7:00 pmPizza Plus – 6:00 pmYouth Group Basketball – 7:30 pmRitual Committee Meeting7:30 pmKadima – 6:00 pmHouse Committee Meeting7:00 pmSisterhood Board Meeting7:30 pm14 17 kislev 15 18 kislev 16 19 kislev1720 kislevMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amRabbi’s Talmud Class – 10:00 amLearner’s Minyan with Cantor10:20 amRabbi’s Genesis Class – 11:00 amUSY – 7:00 pmPizza Plus – 6:00 pmReligious School Parent/TeacherConferences – 6:30 pmYouth Group Basketball – 7:30 pmYouth Committee Meeting8:15 pmKadima – 6:00 pmReligious School Parent/TeacherConferences – 6:30 pm21 24 kislev 22 25 kislev 23 26 kislevEREV HANUKKAHMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amRabbi’s Talmud Class – 10:00 amHANUKKAHRabbi’s Genesis Class – 11:00 amHERJC Hanukkah Party6:30 pmHANUKKAHNiursery School HanukkahParty – 6:30 pm2427 kislevHANUKKAH28 1 tevet 29 2 tevet 30 3 tevetHANUKKAHMorning Minyan & Breakfast9:00 amHANUKKAHRosh Chodesh TevetSCHOOLS CLOSEDSCHOOLS CLOSEDSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMSNO YOUTH PROGRAMSNO YOUTH PROGRAMS314 tevetNEW YEAR’S EVESCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMSOFFICE CLOSED at 1:00 pmpage 14 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

of eventsTHURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY4 7 kislev 5 8 kislev 6 9 kislevvayetzeRabbi’s Class – 8:00 pmCandlelighting – 4:11 pmKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmBat Mitzvah: Sydney ShulmanShacharit – 9:30 amBar Mitzvah: Perry DeutschJr. Congregation – 11:00 amTorah Kids/Boardroom – 11:00 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pmUSY Hanukkah Celebration8:00 pmOrder ofLightingtheHanukkahCandles11 14 kislev 12 15 kislev 13 16 kislevRabbi’s Class – 8:00 pmCandlelighting – 4:11 pmFamily Fun TogetherShabbat Service & Dinner6:30 pmvayishlachShacharit – 9:30 amRel. Sch. Family Shabbat – 9:30 amBat Mitzvah: Anna PerlsteinJr. Congregation – 11:00 amTorah Kids/Boardroom – 11:00 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pm18 21 kislev 19 22 kislev 20 23 kislevRabbi’s Class – 8:00 pmCandlelighting – 4:13 pmKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmvayeshevShacharit – 9:30 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pm25 28 kislev 26 29 kislev 27 30 kislevHANUKKAHOFFICE CLOSEDSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMSHANUKKAHCandlelighting – 4:17 pmKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmmiketzHANUKKAHRosh Chodesh TevetShacharit – 9:30 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pmJAN. 1 5 tevet JAN. 2 6 tevet JAN. 3 7 tevetvayigashNEW YEAR’S DAYOFFICE CLOSEDSCHOOLS CLOSEDNO YOUTH PROGRAMSCandlelighting – 4:22 pmKabbalat Shabbat Service7:00 pmShacharit – 9:30 amMincha, Seuda, Maariv, Havdalah4:15 pmThe candles areplaced from right toleft, as one faces theHanukkia (as Hebrewis read). But they arelit from left to right,so that on each night,the new candle isgiven special welcomeby being lit first.Only the Shamashis used to light theother candles.The candles shouldbe lit as soon aspossible once it isdark. On Fridaynight, however, theHanukkah candlesare lit BEFORE theShabbat candles. Atthe close of Shabbat,the Havdalah ceremonyprecedes thelighting of theHanukkia.HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 15

social outreachSisterhood NewsNANCY LEVITTHERJC just had a wonderful holiday season. Thank youto Cheryl Fink for designing our beautiful New Year’scards. Thank you to Hannah Plotkin and all of you whohelped decorate our HERJC Sukkah. It’s a huge undertakingthat is much appreciated by all synagogue membersas they enjoy kiddush on Sukkot. Thank you toArlene Thaler, Grace Gustin, and Sheila March whocoordinated a fantastic Membership Dinner.And . . . moving right along, on November 12th,Sisterhood is having their annual Torah Fund Dinnerwhich supports the Jewish Theological Seminary and atthe same time honorsthree very deservingwomen who have given“Sisterhoodcan be anythingyou want it tobe. I’m lookingforward to hearingfrom you.”numerous hours andgenerous support toS i s t e rh o o d — K a t h yFeffer, Robin Mintz, andSharon Nash. Thankyou to Marilyn andStanley Cohen for offeringtheir home to hostthis dinner and thank you to Helene Hershkovich andLouise Abrams for coordinating this charitable event.Please plan on attending this very worthwhile cause.On a personal note, I want to encourage any Sisterhoodmembers to contact me at Neptune722@aol.comwith any ideas you may have for programs—educational,entertaining, ecological—anything at all. I wouldlove to hear from you. Sisterhood can be anything youwant it to be. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.Sisterhood Simcha Sponsors• Louise and Marty Abrams in honor of their 48thanniversary.How Timely!Join Sisterhoodfor a discussion on finance! DECEMBER 2 Guest SpeakerAudrey Polinsky, CFP, CLU, CLTC, JD,Financial PlannerDetails on line or in promotional flyersA Request From The RabbiPlease keep me informed of significantevents in your family life. It is my desireto be of help and service to you in timesof special need. It is especially importantthat I know of those in the hospital sothat they may be included in a prayer forrecovery at Shabbat Services.Commemorate a Happy Eventby Placing a Leafon theTREE OF LIFEin our Lobbypage 16 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008www.herjc.orgHAKOL

eventsTorah Fund DinnerWednesday, November 12, 7:00 pmIN SUPPORT OF THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYhonoringKathy Feffer, Robin Mintz, Sharon NashGo towww.herjc.orgPlease checkwww.herjc.orgfor more details onSisterhood and Men’sClub events.at the home of Marilyn and Stanley CohenCouvert $36Gentlemen are welcome • Invitations are in the mailLev v’ Nefesh: Heart & SoulThis year’s pin, with its image of two doves, is anapt metaphor for the dual aspects—physical andspiritual—that comprise the whole self. WhenShema instruct us daily to love God with all ourheart and all our soul, it means the entirety ofour being. Through the performance of mitzvot,we bring these dualities into harmony.WARMCLOTHINGDRIVENovember 2–3Sunday9–11 amMonday4–6 pmWe are collecting warmouter clothing, gloves, hats,scarfs, mufflers, sweaters,etc. to help keep people inneed warm this winter.Please search your closetsand donate!Call Phyllis at 599-5923for more information.HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 17

our jewish futurenursery schoolCHERYL KARPProbably one of the most difficulttasks parents need to learn is the artof active listening. Many years ago,when I began parenting my ownchildren I was fortunate to discoverand incorporate this skill in myeveryday communication with them.The skill of active listening is vitaland necessary in order to become aneffective parent. Active listening is a way of listeningand responding to another person that improves mutualunderstanding. Often when people talk to each other,they don’t listen attentively. Parents are so busy multitaskingthat they are often distracted, half-listening,half-thinking about something else. When people areengaged in a conflict, they are often busy formulating aresponse to what is being said rather than active listening.They assume that they have heard what their opponentis saying many times before, so rather than payingattention they focus on how they can respond to winthe argument.I once read a wonderful story by Leo Buscaglia abouta contest he was asked to judge. The purpose of thecontest was to find the most caring child. The winnerwas a four-year-old child whose next door neighborwas an elderly gentleman who had recently lost hiswife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boy went intothe old gentleman’s yard, climbed onto his lap, and justsat there. When his mother asked him what he had saidto the neighbor, the little boy said, “Nothing, I justhelped him cry.” Active listening can also be the art oflistening with your eyes and heart and knowing thatsometimes people just need time to express their deepestemotions without a response from the listener.Empathic, active listening is the greatest gift parentscan give to their children. It is our duty as parents toput ourselves in our children’s place—to walk in theirshoes—and understand where the child is coming fromwithout imposing our point of view. I leave you withthis wonderful message written by Herbert Lingren. It ismessage to all of us who want to make a better world byteaching our children how to incorporate the art ofactive listening into their everyday lives.I speak because I know my needs,I speak with hesitation because I know not yours,My words come from my life’s experiencesYour understanding comes from yours.Because of this, what I say,And what you hear, may not be the same.So if you will listen carefully,Not only with your ears,But with your eyes and with your heart,Maybe somehow we can communicate.religious schoolDAVID WOOLFEThere was a stretch when a number ofmy colleagues felt an interesting discomfortin being called the ChosenPeople. Instead, they touted themselvesas the Choosing People. Withoutgetting overly involved in a discussionabout whether or not Godcalled us to be distinct from the othernations of the Earth, there is still greatmerit in being a choosing people.At each point in our personal and communal experience,we are called upon to choose, to make a choice.Right and wrong. Good and bad. Life and death. Ineach, the lessons of Judaism direct us to make a choice;the right choice; the good choice; the choice for life.As teachers and parents, there are few things we dothat are more important than modeling the ability topage 18 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008www.herjc.orgHAKOL

choose wisely and thoughtfully. With that in mind, I would urge all of you to discusswith your children your choice for President and other offices this year. Take your childrenwith you to the polling place (I take it as a matter of faith that you will vote!)Explain how wonderful it is to live in a country where voting is possible.And then, come December, when we celebrate Hanukkah and remember when theJews had to make a choice to live as Jews rather than as assimilated members of aHellenistic culture, remind your children why giving gifts on Hanukkah is fun andlovely, but that the important thing is the choosing. Every day, we choose to be the people—asindividuals and as a community—which we have been chosen to try to be.youth programsTODD HAUSMANTime sure does fly when you’re having fun! Can you believe it isalready time to start planning flights for the summer? A USYSummer program promises a very special experience for your child.While having fun exploring new cities and/or countries, these travelersare learning about their Jewish heritage without even realizingit! I have never met a USY’er who didn’t absolutely love their trip.They all come back talking about the tremendous amount learnedand fabulous friendships made. Here’s a sample of what’s available:Spain/Israel: Visit Madrid, Granada and Cordoba while exploringthe Jewish heritage of Spain. Learn about the Jewish “Golden Age” via philosophers,commentators, writers and poets and then onto five weeks in Israel. Etgar OutdoorAdventure: Five weeks in Israel with the emphasis on hiking, camping, and themitzvot of volunteer work. Eastern Europe/Israel: Visit Hungary, the Czech Republic,and Poland, followed by four weeks in Israel. Poland Pilgrimage: A week in Polandvisiting concentration camps such as Sobibor, Majdanek, Auschwitez/ Birkenau, andTreblinka and the Warsaw Ghetto area, followed by five weeks in Israel.There are also trips around America and locally, such as:USY on Wheels: Travel America and see what this country has to offer! USY onWheels/Mission Mitzvah: This six week trip starts in Chicago and goes west. One thirdof the time is spent doing some social action projects. USY Outdoor Adventure: Fourweeks of camping throughout the Pacific Northwest while hiking and kayaking inplaces like Mount Rainer National Park, Mount St. Helens and many others. USY onWheels/East: Especially designed for eight graders, this trip goes up and down theEast Coast and visits places such as Disney World, the Kennedy Space Center,Virginia Beach and much more! USY Summer in the City: Four weeks in New York City,sightseeing, volunteering and taking classes at Columbia, JTS, and Barnard.This is a just a sampling. Space is limited so get your information early and avoidbeing shut out. If your child has questions about this summer adventures, come andhear what our former HERJC USY’ers experienced and felt after attending this programs.We are one of the fortunate chapters that have had USY’ers attend each andevery one of the trips mentioned here.For complete information on any of these trips, call Todd at 516-599-1148. Andplease remember, it’s never too late to join Youth Group. Just give us a try.Please joinus for ourFamily Serviceon Shabbatmorning,November 15that 9:30 amDesigned for thewhole family and ledby Mr. Woolfe, ourservice is the perfectShabbat experiencefor families.WHY NOT JOIN US?Come on, let’s createa meaningfulShabbat together!Services in the YouthLounge. Kiddush tofollow in the gym.Be Part ofthe Action!Chazak FallDivisional Kinnusat HERJCNovember 7–9We need housing.Turkey Hop!Temple Beth ElNorth BellmoreWednesday,November 26Call Todd at 599-1148HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 19

kol nidre appealKol NidreAppeal 5769It’s Not TooLate to HelpListed here areall of the familieswho have made apledge to this year’sKol Nidre Appeal.Each year wework for 100%congregantinvolvement. Everypledge from Chai($18) up counts!If you don’t seeyour name here—it’s not too late.Just call yourpledge into theTemple office at599-2634.Thanks to all who pledged.Sam & Pearl AaronsLarry & Ellen AbeloveTerry & Melissa AbitbolMarty & Louise AbramsEddy AbrevayaSandy & Phylis AckerSteve & Amy AdlerStu & Terry AinGeorge & Paula AkstStanley & Susan AltJonathan & Leslie AltusBertha AlweisJay & Gail AlweisLee & Linda AntovilleLisa ArianPaul & Stacey AroninSteve & Caryn AronsLenny AustinKen & Laurie AustinYvette AziaRuth BalkinPauline BalkinJack & Marsha BeckerBob & Sheryl BeharDavid & Lesly BeldnerJennifer Belfor-BalbiBetty BellinPaula BelmontGil & Tracy Ben-AmiYona & Nina BenoGeorge & Charlotte BerchHoward & Marcy BergmanRon & Sarita BerkenblitJames & Joan BerkowitzRandy BerkunJoel & Lorraine BermanPhil & Anne BernsteinJeff & Lila BernsteinDave & Deena BernsteinBob & Irene BielskyJeff & Elise BlanksteinMarvin & Raela BloomBarry BorodkinAlvin & Iris BoslowAl & Barbara BravermanEthel BrennerBoris & Vicky BreslavEthel BrodyJoe & Laurie BrofskyAllen & Lois BrotzMichael & Dora BursteinDavid & Linda BurtonRobert & Meryl ButwinStan & Dale CamhiAllen & Janice CederbaumLillian ChaitBarry & Carole ChasenErna ChautMarcel & Faye ClementAJ & Ira CohenBrian & Marcie CohenLarry & Ilene CohenRichard & Hope CohenEd & Lisa CohenStan & Marilyn CohenShlomo & Eszter CohenHarvey & Adrienne CohenPaul & Barbara CooperVicki CordovaPeter & Eileen DavidsonJosh & Janet DeutschLarry & Susan DiamondRoberta DiamondAlyce DiamondYosef & Doris DlugaczHenrietta DobinNorman & Naomi DoctorBen & Shari DoloboffRita DonegerAbbey & Valerie DonegerEzra & Iris DoriIan & Jill DrachmanBruce & Irene DrantchRichard & Lisa DrillichPaul & Karen DubrowskyMoshe EdelmanGlenn & Lisa EdwardsSteve EngelPhil EngelSteve & Gail ErlitzAlan & Meryl EstrinSteve & Kathy EstrinBruce & Carol FactorJay & Carolyn FaderJonathan & Bonnie FalkSheldon & Irene FarberScott & Michelle FarberMel & Hollis FarbermanLarry & Kathy FefferJeff & Hedda FeigenblattEleanor FeingoldEvan & Lisa FeingoldSandy & Tommye FeitSandy & Roberta FeldmanAlan & Judy FeldmanRae FeldmanLarry & Irene FenerMark & Jackie FetnerKen & Mindy FeuersteinMichael & Debbie FinkelsteinJudy FischerHerbert & Roslyn FisherHarry & Gloria FishmanMorris FlyerMark & Elizabeth FlyerReva FraistatAllen & Judy FrankMichael & Fran FrankPeter & Nancy FrankelLen & Fran FrankelRichard & Anita FriedmanMurray & Fran FrischerArthur & Roberta FrumkesRay & Edith FuchsBen & Lisa FuttermanHilly Galosher & DonnaShaw GalosherLawrence & Sandra GebetJeffrey & Barbra GedachtBrenda GennDan & Pam GerstmanMike Geselowitz &Emily SchneiderJoel & Eileen GevarterMarty & Linda GevarterPhyllis Gilbert NadlerAnton & Larisa GinzburgAlex & Yelena GlazAdam & Carrie GlickmanRon & Susan GlickmanHenry & Barbara GluckGary & Jennifer GoffnerRalph & Arlene GoffnerMaury & Gail GolbertSteven & Terri GoldArthur & Ronne GoldbergJeffrey & Sherry GoldbergMarc & Marcy GoldbergWarren & Ellen GoldbergMichael & Sharon GoldenSid & Linda GoldenJoel & Nicole GoldenbergBarry & Lauren GoldsteinLarry & Teri GoldsteinBob & Sandy GordonArnold & Lynne GordonMaury & Wendy GordonLarry & Rita GottliebRobert & Susan GottliebIrwin & Vicki GraberBen & Lenora GreenCharles & Charney GreenbergMike & Lisa GreenbergMurray & Andrea GreenbergSteven & Louise GreenbergAllen & Sharon GreenwaldRichard & Jody GrobmanSheldon & Sharon GrossGary & Lynn GrossmanStuart & Linda GrumanAriel & Aleta GrunbergAllan & Lori GusGrace GustinHerb & Syl GutenplanTed & Phyllis HaberAlan & Loretta HaglerEd & Elaine HalbridgeMike & Debbie HandelKeith & Madeline Harrowpage 20 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

Jerry & Marion HauserEd & Barbara HeldLeo & Estelle HennerSteve & Judy HerbstLev Herrnson & LisaBerkowitz-HerrnsonYehuda & Helene HershkovichIan Herzberg & Judy NysenholcGeorge & Helene HinesRuth HirschMark & Lynn HirschornMark & Doris HoffeldCharles & Joanne HollanderMark & Robin HoorwitzIra & Wendy HornDiana HorowitzArthur & Gail HuthCarl & Carol IsaacsonHarry & Linda ItzkovitzJay & Robin IvlerRichard JudelsonMark & Mitra KahnLarry & Joy KaminskyMurray & Linda KantorMark & Randi KantorJeffrey & Gale KaplanGary & Stacey KaplanRichard & Carol KarsonHarry & Zeena KasselDonald & Phyllis KatzIra KatzSteve & Stephanie KaufmanSylvia KaufmanJoel & Susan KeilsonMarc & Lois KempBob & Barbara KesslerDavid & Ora KirschStuart Kirshenbaum &Meryl BerkowitzHarold & Liz KislikCarol KislinMartin & Adrianne KleinFred & Rochelle KnoblochDavid & Susan KofflerLawrence & Michelle KoganMarshall & Alana KolbrennerMiriam KolnickPaul & Melissa KotcherJules & Arline KotcherCharles & Karyn KramerJordan & Ellen KramerMike & Janie KrasneMarty & Meryl KrasneSteve & Heidi KreitSteven & Esther KreschMichael & Norma KrullTodd & Jennifer KshonzJonathan & Marcia KurzDavid & Syndee KurzSid & Evelyn KutlerDavid & Shirley KwiatJeff & Debbie LangendorffBurt Laskin & Anita BoomsteinAdam & Virginia LauferHarry & Joan LauferEthan & Karen LazarRobert & Enid LeeJack & Wendy LepperRobert & Jane LernerMarc & Iris LesserMarty & Jane LesserRichard & Sherry LevensDonald & Herma LevineMarilyn LevineMel & Janet LevineMildred LevineJeff Levitt & SusanJulien-LevittPaul & Nancy LevittSy & Irene LevyLewis & Sheri LevyMitchell & Dana LevyJeff & Joanne LiebensteinHarriet LiebermanSheldon & Marie LippmanHarvey & Pearl LiptonMark & Jamie LorberbaumAlan & Karen LubitzBill & Sheryl LucasGeoff & Adrienne LurieJoel & Sharyn LustigLarry & Suzanne LutwickSam & Barbara MalkinJon & Andi MandellMyra MarashinskyRobert & Sheila MarchStuart & Tova MarkowitzMike & Sharon MarkowitzAlan & Myra MarkowitzAllan & Audrey MarrusMarty MastMitchell & Arline MatzaFrances MayerDavid & Karina MayerNeil & Harriet MeixlerGail MeroEsther MetzgerSam & Bea MillerLarry & Marsha MillerArthur & Judy MintzBenjamin & Robin MintzDan & Lauren MirkinBruce & Julie MirkinStanley & Barbara MisikoffHarry & Jane MisonAvi & Eliana MordekovichHoward & Michelle MoreidaHarris & Allie MoreidaEhud & Amy MoritzAdam & Laurie MoserSy & Susan MoskowitzRichard & Jodi NachmiasRon & Sharon NashSteven & Sharon NebenzahlRhona NewmanWilliam & Sharon NicholsonJack & Ruth NodiffMark & Lauren NorrisJeff & Maty OlinAl & Lenore OstroffLinda PachterMarilyn ParkerBrian & Charlotte PartmanPhilip & Carin PeerlessGary & May PeresiperRon & Robin PerlsteinRick PinquistAsher & Laurie PlattMitch & Liz PodgorskyJon & Randi PolanskyElliott & Audrey PolinskyLester & Arlene PollackStuart & Debbie PolokoffAnatoly & Frida PopilevskyKen & Barbara RappaportRichard & Sherry RauschMichael & Nancy RehnsAlan & Michelle RehsGary & Kathleen RenickMichael & Deborah RiegelJeff & Donna RodolitzScott & Bonnie RogoffJeffrey RoseShirley RosenMartin & Joan RosenJoseph RosenDan & Madeline RosenbergMaury & Anita RosenblumFred & Pearl RosenfeldEric & Nanci-Sue RosenthalLewis & Faith RosenthalBrian & Jennifer RossBill & Bonnie RostKen & Rosalie RothCarol RothJonathan & Diane RothsteinJudith RothsteinWilliam & Rita RubensteinMurray & Jeanne RubinfeldMilton & Carol RubinsteinAl & Tanya RudgayzerLeonard & Arlene RussinCheryl SableMeryle SamuelsBrian & Laurie SandlerEmanuel SchaefferDonald & Joan SchaefferAlex & Shirley ScheinfeldSid & Elaine ScheinfeldGeorge & Ellen SchierenStuart & Elizabeth SchiffHarvey & Rachel SchneiderMarlene SchoenStuart & Lori SchorNeal & Carol SckolnickGary & Ann SeboldAnita SegalJack & Stephanie SeibaldIrving SeidGil & Alane SeidnerDorothee ShankmanStuart & Barbara ShawMarvin & Sheila ShenfeldBob & Denise SherHarriette ShiffmanJerry & Joan ShifterMark & Shelley SilverBrian & Shari SilverHerb & Esther SilvermanCharles Silverman & BarbaraBrand SilvermanStu & Arlene SilversteinBarry & Sherry SimonHarold & Geri SirotaJack & Ferne SkibaJoseph & Barbara SklarAllen & Connie SkolnickYury & Lena SlepakMike & Lori SloaneJon & Allison SmilowitzJerry & Bonnie SolomonIrving & Thelma SpectorBob SpielmanMichael & Francene StauberGary StehrAl & Susan StehrLester & Faye SteinPhilip & Sherry SteinfeldJoan SternSteven & Nancy SternMarc & Jill SternHoward StraussJeffrey & Cheryl StromStuart & Roberta SugarmanRhona TanenbaumEvan & Ilene TannorPatricia TantonJeff & Arlene ThalerRobert & Trudy TheodoreHerb & Ileane TischlerMarvin & Carole TolkinSteven & Robin ToorBruce & Paula TraunerDavid & Lauren TravisAllan TrompeterThelma TuretzkyGail WacherScott & Nancy WachsJerry & Beverly WachtelRichard & Lisa WainerMichael & Susan WarnerCraig & Randi WarshallJerry & Naomi WatmanJoel & Marjorie WecksellLen & Margory WeilgusBarbara WeinburgMordechai WeinerWilliam & Lois WeinerMitchell & Jane WeingradMurray & Janice WeinmanLeo Weinreich &Adele GoldbergMel & Gail WeinsteinLen WeintraubFelicia WeisbergHoward & Miriam WeisbrodMarvin & Jacqueline WelkowitzRobert & Marsha WolfDavid WonseverSam & Carol YedidMarc & Lori ZaranskySy & Anita ZaretTodd & Cheryl ZeidmanHoward & Cindy ZuckermanHAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 21

personals & donationsPERSONALSJanet and Joshua Deutsch on the BarMitzvah of their son, Perry Russell.Stuart Doloboff on the Bar Mitzvah ofhis son, Russell Harris.Jill and Ian Drachman on the BarMitzvah of their son, Isaac William.Kathy and Steven Estrin on the BarMitzvah of their son, Adam William.Robin and Ron Perlstein on theBat Mitzvah of their daughter,Anna Marley.Lisbeth and Dr. David Rothafel on theBat Mitzvah of their daughter,Danielle Shoshana.Elyse and Michael Shulman on theBat Mitzvah of their daughter,Sydney Paige.Lisa and Richard Wainer on theBat Mitzvah of their daughter,Taylor Ruth.Shari and Benet Doloboff on theBar Mitzvah of their grandson,Russell Harris.Meryl and Alan Estrin on theBar Mitzvah of their grandson,Adam William.Sylvia and Herbert Gutenplan on theBar Mitzvah of their grandson,Jackson.Terri and Steven Gold on theengagement of their daughter,Melissa, to Adam Gottlieb.Ted Haber on celebrating a specialbirthday.Norma and Michael Krull on the birthof their two great grandsons, Alexand Spencer.Marlene Schoen on the birth of hergrandson, Andrew Lee.Ethel Brenner being honored asWoman of the Year by theRepublican Club.Harvey Cohen on being honored asChatan Beresheit on SimchatTorah.Kathy Feffer, Robin Mintz and SharonNash on being honored by HERJCSisterhood at this year’s TorahFund dinner.Nancy and Paul Levitt on theirdaughter, Julie, making Dean’s Listat Ithaca College.Anita Rosenblum on being honored asKallat Torah on Simchat Torah.Speedy RecoveryHedda FeigenblattSam KellerMarlon WeingradSimchah Leaveson our Tree of LifeAdrienne and Harvey Cohen inappreciation of Harvey beinghonored as Chatan Beresheit onSimchat Torah 2008–5769.Janet and Joshua Deutsch in honorof the Bar Mitzvah of their son,Perry Russell.Doris and Dr. Yosef Dlugacz in honorof the birth of their granddaughter,Kylie Madeleine on July 29, 2008.Jill and Ian Drachman in honor ofthe Bar Mitzvah of their son,Isaac William.Kathy and Steven Estrin in honorof the Bar Mitzvah of their son,Adam William.Adrienne and Geoffrey Lurie in honorof the marriage of Bryan andAllyson Lurie on June 21, 2008.Saba and Safta Rothafel in honor ofthe Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter,Danielle Shoshana.Marlene Schoen in honor of the birthof her grandson, Andrew LeeRotnemer on June 19, 2008.Lisa and Richard Wainer in honor ofthe Bat Mitzvah of their daughter,Taylor Ruth.Condolences toSusan Berman on the loss of herhusband, our esteemed member,Leonard.Tracy Ben-Ami on the loss of hermother, Carol Davison.Kathy Feffer and Helene Hines on theloss of their father, Lester Reitman.Dr. Bruce Golden on the loss of hisfather, Hyman.Dr. Lisa Kornblau on the loss of hermother, Silvia Rubin, and heruncle, Raymond Senter.InMemoriamWe Mourn Our Loss in thePassing of Our MemberLEONARD BERMANOur Sincere Sympathy andCondolences to His Familyin Their BereavementFUNDSThe Congregation gratefully acknowledgesthe following contributions:Bible FundPam and Dan Gerstman in honor ofthe marriage of Ora, daughter ofBeth Heit and Rabbi Warmflash,to David Goldman.Norma and Michael Krull in honor ofLarry Kaminsky, Sid Scheinfeldand Herb Tischler for their finework on the Honors Committee.Jane and Harry Mison and WendyMison and Bill Bryant inappreciation of Joan and HarryLaufer, “break fast hostess andhost of the year.”Jane and Harry Mison in honor of theBar Mitzvah of Sean, grandson ofJoan and Mike Kaufman.Jane and Harry Mison in honor ofHarvey Cohen being our ChatanBeresheit on Simchat Torah.Jane and Harry Mison in honor ofAnita Rosenblum being our KallatTorah on Simchat Torah.Lori and Ken Bergman and Familyin memory of Carol Davison.Jane and Harry Mison in memoryof Celia Benbasset.Jane and Harry Mison in memoryof Gerry Jeros.Cantor’s Music FundJanet and Joshua Deutsch inappreciation of Cantor Sokol’sguidance in preparing their son,Perry, for his Bar Mitzvah.Jill and Ian Drachman in appreciationof Cantor Sokol’s guidance inpreparing their son, Isaac, for hisBar Mitzvah.Marion and Jerry Hauser in honor ofHarvey Cohen being our ChatanBeresheit on Simchat Torah.Judy and Steven Herbst in honorof the engagement of Melissa,daughter of Terri and Steven Gold,to Adam Gottlieb.Ruth and Jack Nodiff in honor ofthe engagement of Melissa,daughter of Terri and Steven Gold,to Adam Gottlieb.Lisbeth and Dr. David Rothafel inappreciation of Cantor Sokol’sguidance in preparing theirdaughter, Danielle, for herBat Mitzvah.Francine and Dr. Michael Frank inmemory of Gerry Jeros.Francine and Dr. Michael Frank inmemory of Lester Reitman.Marcy and Marc Goldberg in memoryof Gerry Jeros.Education FundShari and Benet Doloboff in honor ofthe Bar Mitzvah of their grandson,Russell.Rita and Dr. Lawrence Gottlieb inhonor of the marriage of Ora,daughter of Beth Heit and RabbiWarmflash, to David Goldman.Sharon and Sheldon Gross on theengagement of Jill, daughterof Arlene and Jeff Thaler,to Justin Meyer.Joy and Larry Kaminsky with wishesfor the speedy and completerecovery of Shirley Scheinfeld.Marsha and Larry Miller in honor ofAnita Rosenblum being our KallatTorah on Simchat Torah.Ben, Rebecca and Seth Mintz inhonor of their wife and mother,Robin, being named the 2008Torah Fund honoree.Robin, Ben, Rebecca and Seth Mintzin honor of Kathy Feffer beingnamed the 2008 Torah Fundhonoree.Robin, Ben, Rebecca and Seth Mintzin honor of Sharon Nash beingnamed the 2008 Torah Fundhonoree.Anita, Maury, Allison and AmandaRosenblum in honor of HarveyCohen being Chatan Beresheiton Simchat Torah.Anita, Maury, Allison and AmandaRosenblum in honor of JeffreyThaler receiving the Rudy RosenHumanitarian Award and for beinga wonderful friend.Elaine and Sidney Scheinfeld inhonor of the Bat Mitzvah of Hayley,daughter of Elizabeth andDr. Mark Flyer.Elaine and Sid Scheinfeld in honorof Ethel Brenner being honoredas Woman of the Year by theRepublican Club.Elaine and Sidney Scheinfeld withwishes for Sheila and MarvinShenfeld’s good health.Elaine and Sidney Scheinfeld inhonor of the B’nai Mitzvah ofCarole and Marvin Tolkin’sgrandchildren.page 22 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008www.herjc.orgHAKOL

Ferne and Jack Skiba wishing HeddaFeigenblatt continued goodhealth.Arlene and Jeffrey Thaler in honor ofHarvey Cohen being our ChatanBeresheit on Simchat Torah.Arlene and Jeffrey Thaler in honor ofAnita Rosenblum being our KallatTorah on Simchat Torah.Paula and Bruce Trauner with wishesfor the speedy and completerecovery of Shirley Scheinfeld.Paula and Bruce Trauner with wishesfor the speedy and completerecovery of Marvin Shenfeld.In Honor of the Engagement ofMelissa, daughter of Terri andSteven Gold, to Adam GottliebJanice and Allen CederbaumValerie, Abbey, Adam, Jason andMichael DonegerSharon and Sheldon GrossMarsha and Larry MillerIn Honor of the Bar Mitzvah ofIke, son of Audrey andElliott Polinsky.Shari and Benet DoloboffTerri and Steven GoldJane and Dr. Martin LesserLaurie and Dr. Joseph Brofsky inmemory of Louis Rosenblum.Rita and Dr. Lawrence Gottlieb inmemory of Silvia Rubin.The Karson Family in memoryof Loretta Zegans.Elaine and Sidney Scheinfeld inmemory of Wendy Schwartz’smother.The Schieren Family in memoryLeonard Berman.Arlene and Jeffrey Thaler in memoryof Martin Goorland.Paula and Bruce Trauner in memoryof Lea Marcus.In Memory of Celia BenbassetOksana and Rabbi Matthew BellasNaomi and Norman DoctorHedda and Jeff FeigenblattAnita, Maury, Allison and AmandaRosenblumThe Scheinfeld FamilyPaula and Bruce TraunerIn Memory of Gerry JerosJanice and Allen CederbaumLisa and Edmund CohenLaura and Robert FischerSharon and Sheldon GrossMadeline and Keith HarrowJoy and Larry KaminskyHarriet and Dr. Neil MeixlerSharon and William NicholsonNancy and Michael RehnsAnita and Maury RosenblumPaula and Bruce TraunerCarol and Sam YedidIn Memory of Charles RadburdMadeline and Keith HarrowHelaine and Ron RonenPaula and Bruce TraunerIn Memory of Lester ReitmanJanice and Allen CederbaumNaomi and Norman DoctorPam and Dan GerstmanJane and Marty LesserRobin, Ben, Rebecca andSeth MintzSharon, Billy and Jared NicholsonAudrey and Steve SickerFerne and Jack SkibaSusan and Al StehrArlene and Jeff ThalerPaula and Bruce TraunerElson Memorial FundRita and Dr. Lawrence Gottlieb inmemory of Gerry Jeros.Rita and Larry Gottlieb in memoryof Lester Reitman.Zeena Kassel in memory of hermother, Bella Levine.Kiddush FundMarcy and Marc Goldberg in honor ofHarvey Cohen being our ChatanBeresheit on Simchat Torah.Marcy and Marc Goldberg in honor ofAnita Rosenblum being our KallatTorah on Simchat Torah.Arlyne and Bernard Hirsch in honorof the special birthday ofTed Haber.Shirley and Alex Scheinfeld in honor ofthe special birthday of Ted Haber.Ellen and George Schieren in honorof Allen Cederbaum celebratinghis 92nd birthday.Carmella Crookendale and AvrilMaloney-McAlmont in memoryof Charles Radburd.Hedda and Jeff Feigenblatt in memoryof Gerry Jeros.Friends from P.S. 223 Queens inmemory of Charles Radburd.Judy and Steven Herbst in memoryof Gerry Jeros.Judy and Steven Herbst in memoryof Celia Benbasset.Marsha and Larry Miller in memoryof Celia Benbasset.In Memory of Lester ReitmanHedda and Jeff FeigenblattLaura and Bob FischerMarcy and Marc GoldbergJudy and Steve HerbstDenise and Robert SherTerri and Steven GoldLibrary FundAdrienne and Harvey Cohen inmemory of Lester Reitman.Pearl Rosenfeld in memory of herfather, Jack Stern.Nursery School FundAdrienne and Harvey Cohen inhonor of Anita Rosenblum beinghonored as Kallat Torah onSimchat Torah.Hedda and Jeff Feigenblatt in honorof the engagement of Melissa,daughter of Terri and Steven Gold,to Adam Gottlieb.Sylvia and Herbert Gutenplan inhonor of the Bar Mitzvah of theirgrandson, Jackson.Sandy and Jerry Koffler in honor ofthe Bat Mitzvah of Mallory,daughter of Lauren and Dr. DanielMirkin and granddaughter of Joyceand Ed Landau.Jane and Marty Lesser in memoryof Gerry Jeros.Hon. Denise and Robert Sher inmemory of Gerry Jeros.Prayer Book FundMarilyn and Stanley Cohen in honorof Harvey Cohen being our ChatanBeresheit on Simchat Torah.Marilyn and Stanley Cohen in honor ofAnita Rosenblum being our KallatTorah on Simchat Torah.Marsha and Larry Miller in honor ofthe marriage of Ora, daughter ofBeth Heit and Rabbi Warmflash,to David Goldman.The Schieren Family in honor of theengagement of Melissa, daughterof Terri and Steven Gold, toAdam Gottlieb.Ferne and Jack Skiba, MichaelAmanda, Jason and Lauren inhonor of the engagement ofMelissa, daughter of Terri andSteven Gold, to Adam Gottlieb.Terri, Steven, Fara and Melissa Goldin memory of Leonard Berman.Renee and Aaron Kahn in memoryof Rubin Schieren.Renee and Aaron Kahn in memoryof Gerry and Shaya Jeros.David Mayer in memory of his father,Alfred.Hon. Denise and Robert Sher inmemory of Silvia Rubin.Joan and Jerry Shifter in memoryof Leonard Berman.Been Meaning to Send that Card?Just visit www.herjc.org and click on donations.We will gladly send the card for you and list it in Hakol.This is the easiest way to send your love to your family andfriends and help your synagogue at the same time!Go towww.herjc.orgVisit ourwebsite andclick on “Donations”What a nice feeling!We thank you in advance for your support.HAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 23

In Memory of Gerry JerosMarilyn and Stanley CohenNaomi and Norman DoctorMarsha and Larry MillerRabbi’sDiscretionary FundJanet and Joshua Deutsch inappreciation of Rabbi Warmflash’sguidance in preparing their son,Perry, for his Bar Mitzvah.Hedda Feigenblatt with gratitudeto the many friends who cameto her aid.The Gold Gang with wishes for thespeedy and complete recoveryof Lila Gottlieb.Linda and Sid Golden with wishes forthe speedy and complete recoveryof Lauren Skiba.Madeline and Keith Harrow in honorof Harvey Cohen being our ChatanBeresheit on Simchat Torah.Madeline and Keith Harrow in honor ofAnita Rosenblum being our KallatTorah on Simchat Torah.Harriet and Neil Meixler in honor ofthe engagement of Melissa,daughter of Terri and Steven Gold,to Adam Gottlieb.Robin, Ben, Rebecca and Seth Mintzin honor of the engagement of Jill,daughter of Arlene and Jeff Thaler,to Justin Meyer.Lisbeth and Dr. David Rothafel inappreciation of Rabbi Warmflash’sguidance in preparing theirdaughter, Danielle, for herBat Mitzvah and for Rabbi’ssupport and kindness duringthese last few months.Ferne and Jack Skiba with wishes forthe speedy and complete recoveryof Harriet Meixler.In Honor of the Marriage of Ora,daughter of Beth Heit and RabbiWarmflash, to David GoldmanLaurie and Dr. Joseph BrofskyAdrienne and Harvey CohenSharon and Sheldon GrossOra and Dr. David KirschHon. Denise and Robert SherShari and Brian SilverRoberta and Stuart SugarmanKathy, Larry, Mitchel and Jackie Fefferin memory of Celia Benbasset.Linda and Sid Golden in memoryof Gerry and Shaya Jeros.Linda and Sid Golden in memoryof Rubin Schieren.Sheldon Gross in memory of hisfather, George.Sharon and Sheldon Gross in memoryof Carol Davison.Keith Harrow in memory of hisbrother-in-law, Stanley Ehrlich.Madeline Harrow in memory of hergrandfather, Benjamin Markowitz.Shirley and Alex Scheinfeld in memoryof the mother of Dan Vogel.Anita and Dr. Sy Zaret in memory ofthe father of Lisa Garten.In Memory of Gerry JerosKathy and Larry FefferPam and Dan GerstmanIris, Alan, Alison and CourtneyJacobsSharon and Ron NashIn Memory of Silvia RubinIris and Alvin BoslowMarcy and Marc GoldbergIris and Alan JacobsLaurie and Asher PlattYouth & YouthScholarship FundAleta and Ariel Grunberg in honorof the birth of Josie Eloise,granddaughter of Paula andBruce Trauner.Ruth Hirsch in honor of the BarMitzvah of Joshua Saul Culver.Lis, David, Joshua, Jonah and JesseRothafel wishing Mazal Tov to theirdaughter and sister Danielle onher Bat Mitzvah.Arlene and Jeffrey Thaler in honor ofKathy Feffer being named the2008 Torah Fund honoree.Arlene and Jeffrey Thaler in honor ofRobin Mintz being named the2008 Torah Fund honoree.Arlene and Jeffrey Thaler in honor ofSharon Nash being named the2008 Torah Fund honoree.Marcy and Marc Goldberg in memoryof Charles Radburd.Robin and Jay Ivler in memory ofCarol Davison.Robin and Jay Ivler in memory ofthe father of Barbara Goodman.Barbara and Joe Sklar in memoryof Gerry Jeros.Barbara and Joe Sklar in memoryof Lester Reitman.Arlene and Jeff Thaler in memoryof Gerry Jeros.The Thaler Family in memory ofJack Baglietto.GeneralSynagogue FundShari and Benet Doloboff in honorof the engagement of their son,Stuart, to Stefanie Kravitz.Pam and Dan Gerstman in honor ofthe Bar Mitzvah of Joshua, sonof Randy Berkun.Marsha Becker in memory of herfather, Herbert Strassman.Sarita Berkenblit in memory of herfather, Sol Daniels.Stanley Berkoff in memory of hismother, Jean.Stanley Berkoff in memory of hismother-in-law, Gertrude Kinstler.Joan Berkowitz in memory of herfather, Milton Schusterman.Bernard Bloom in memory of hisfather, Joseph.Raela Bloom in memory of her father,Leo Schloss.Laurie Stone Brofsky in memory ofher grandmother, Minnie Orgel.Dora Burstein in memory of hermother, Rose Lassinger.Barry Chasen in memory of hismother, Lena.Edmund Cohen in memory of hismother, Edna.Lisa Cohen in memory of her uncle,Benjamin Singer.Alyce Diamond in memory of hermother, Belle Landesman.Susan Diamond in memory of herfather, Edwin Busch.Henrietta Dobin in memory of hermother, Eva Horne.Abbey Doneger in memory of hisfather, Henry.Rita Doneger in memory of herhusband, Henry.Lisa Drillich in memory of her father,Harvey Grapek.Stephen Erlitz in memory of hisfather, Lawrence.Stacey Ezratty in memory of herfather, Leonard Goldberg.Sheldon Farber in memory of hismother, Gertrude.Larry Feffer in memory of his aunt,Sifra Menson.Eleanor Feingold in memory of herfather, Abraham Bedar.Tamara Feit in memory of hermother, Lillian Blaustein.Rose Feldman in memory of hermother, Mary Gibber.Sanford Feldman in memory of hisfather, Max.Roslyn Fisher in memory of her father,Saul Willbach.Judith Frank in memory of her mother,Rose Oppenheim.Brenda Genn in memory of hermother-in-law, Fannie.Brian Genson in memory of hissister, Judi.Carol Genson in memory of her father,Harry Kantor.Sari Genson in memory of herhusband, Alex.Sari Genson in memory of herdaughter, Judi.The Gerstman Family in memoryof Carol Davison.Norma Gold in memory of her brother,Gerson Sparer.Arthur Goldberg in memory of hismother, Gertrude.Sharon Golden in memory of hermother, Jean Feld.Barry Goldstein in memory of hismother, Gloria.Sheldon Gross in memory of hisfather, George.Gary Grossman in memory of hismother, Bunny.Madeline Harrow in memory of hermother, Jeanette Trieger.Beverly Kahn in memory of hermother, Belle Goldstein.Beverly Kahn in memory of her father,Frank Goldstein.Joy Kaminsky in memory of hermother, Sadie Schieber.Elaine Kaufman in memory of herfather, Irving Berkowitz.Miriam Kolnick in memory of hermother, Lillie Nizewitz.David Kurz in memory of hismother, Leona.Irene Levy in memory of her mother,Alice Rosen.Roslyn Lippman in memory of herloved one, Saul Gutner.Pearl Lipton in memory of her mother,Sophie Barsky.Dr. Alan Markowitz in memory of hisfather, Alex.Mitchell Matza in memory of hismother, Lillian.Dr. Neil Meixler in memory of hisparents, Minnie and Irving.Beatrice Miller in memory of herfather, Solomon Clark.Laurie Moser in memory of hermother, Phyllis Schwartz.Sy Moskowitz in memory of hisgrandmother, Rose Hirsch.Allen Ostroff in memory of hismother, Sally.Linda Pachter in memory of hermother, Irene Halpern.Nancy Rehns in memory of her father,Carl Fader.Madeline Rosenberg in memory ofher father, Morris Weinberg.Marcia Roth in memory of herhusband, Herbert.Arlene Russin in memory of her father,Michael Freiman.Joan Schaeffer in memory of herfather, Irving Behr.Barbara Schapiro in memory of hermother-in-law, Kate Grossman.George Schieren in memory of hisuncle, Jack.Ruth Schneider in memory of herbrother, Eddie Howard.Anita Segal in memory of her mother,Tillie Mortman.Dorothee Shankman in memory ofher father-in-law, Jacob.Dorothee Shankman in memory ofher sister-in-law, Helen.Jean Shapiro in memory of herhusband, Marx.Shelley Silver in memory of her father,Herman Barouch.Sindy Skolnick in memory of herfather, Melvin.Faye Stein in memory of her mother,Ruth Siegelberg.Howard Strauss in memory of hisfather, Max.Robert Theodore in memory of hismother, Dora.Marvin Tolkin in memory of hismother, Isabel.Stanley Turetzky in memory of hisfather, Max.Susan Warner in memory of her father,Herman Sall.Joel Wecksell in memory of hisfather, Abraham.Mordechai Weiner in memory of hismother, Marta.Gail Weinstein in memory of hermother, Ada Geiver.Miriam Weisbrod in memory of hermother, Rose Lassinger.David Wonsever in memory of hiswife, Eithne.In Memory of Celia BenbassetJane and Marty LesserDenise and Robert SherShari and Brian SilverJanet Wolfpage 24 NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 www.herjc.org HAKOL

YAHRZEITSThe Yahrzeit of thefollowing belovedrelatives of our memberswill be observed duringthe next few weeks. Itis especially fitting andproper that the membersof the family be presentat the appropriate Serviceto observe this occasion.Nov. 1 – Cheshvan 3Max FeldmanAlfred Morris FenerRaymond GolbertMax BolkaHarold Sidney KahnPola WeinreichNov. 2 – Cheshvan 4Sarah BoslowAbraham GordonMax SalpeterRachel BarouchAda GeiverNov. 3 – Cheshvan 5Jacob CowenEmma GellerMela LauferMorris WeinbergNov. 4 – Cheshvan 6Rose DavisFlorence SchwartzNov. 5 – Cheshvan 7Shirley KirschnerBetty Rose CutlerShirley SternEleanor LernerNov. 6 – Cheshvan 8Edward GoldsteinJoseph CaineSolomon ClarkHerman SallNov. 7 – Cheshvan 9Herbert BrotzTillie GorobetzSamuel HauserStacey Lynn NebenzahlNov. 8 – Cheshvan 10Sophie GreenFannie HoffeldWilliam JacobsNov. 9 – Cheshvan 11Helen AustinMarilyn KinstlerEsther BorodkinEleanor WeinerJerome KahanAnna SleppSally KislikNov. 10 – Cheshvan 12Rose FishlerSherry CohenSonya GlazDan HuthMildred SeboldNov. 11 – Cheshvan 13Martha AlweisHyman CohenPhilip DwoskinGeorge HellingerSheila BoltinNov. 12 – Cheshvan 14Elliot EngelWilliam WeissbardLouis WeinsteinNov. 13 – Cheshvan 15Jerry GrossTammi ZuckermanWilliam LandesmanNov. 14 – Cheshvan 16Nathan LandesbergSophie FisherMarilyn KatzIsaac JerusalmiIda WeisburstMitchell YohaiNov. 15 – Cheshvan 17Solomon AustinBenjamin PlatekNov. 16 – Cheshvan 18Rose BerkenblitSidney FuttermanMarvin KatzNov. 17 – Cheshvan 19Helen RauschRegina RosenfeldHelen RauschBetty GoldfingerBertha ScheinfeldNov. 18 – Cheshvan 20Sarah AltusLouis MastPhyllis BernardJoseph GlassLouis MastManuel RosenLee GreenblattHerbert WarmflashNov. 19 – Cheshvan 21Harry FeldsottMilton DwoskinLeon LurieLarry ShenfeldNov. 20 – Cheshvan 22Ann BernsteinPhilip HeftlerLeah AronowskyCharlotte NashNov. 21 – Cheshvan 23Isaac AdlerMartin StoneSylvia LudwigSylvia BermanFrances CohenHelen WeinburgSylvia BermanNov. 22 – Cheshvan 24Kenneth BrackmanNov. 23 – Cheshvan 25Marilyn DavidofskyHymie DymbortDinah WeilBarbara Mansfield LevineRhoda MarrusFrancis LebovitzNov. 24 – Cheshvan 26Leonard BrodyMorris FuchsAllen ShawAnnette NewmarkNov. 25 – Cheshvan 27Stanley J. MarcusHarold GellerMorris KrullKevin RubinsteinNov. 26 – Cheshvan 28Harriet G. CohenBerdie KaufmanMortimer LiebermanNov. 27 – Cheshvan 29Jack MandelsohnNov. 28 – Kislev 1Samuel GreensteinNeil TesslerNov. 29 – Kislev 2Ida BarashArthur SchecterMarcia GeusOscar ZaretskyNov. 30 – Kislev 3Annie BorodkinNettie SunshineElsa MenchelMarilyn M. PollakStanley ZimmerDec. 1 – Kislev 4Ruth RappaportEli ShawDec. 2 – Kislev 5Marvin LevinsClara SingerCelia KandelmanSylvia DubinskyJacob PaleySusie HennerGussie RuchmanJoseph JanoffSalomon SeibaldRose SeidDec. 3 – Kislev 6Mildred GottliebSelma LesserFreda PlissnerSol SimonDec. 4 – Kislev 7Dr. Jerome L. KriegerHarry DobulerRose SternDec. 5 – Kislev 8Pauline GormanKate RosenDec. 7 – Kislev 10Edward S. PaukerHelen GoffnerBenjamin KolbrennerJean FineHannah JudelsonDec. 8 – Kislev 11Jerome ThalerDec. 9 – Kislev 12Rubin RatnerLouis DavisRichard EstrinHelen DavisBetty TischlerDec. 10 – Kislev 13Solomon DobinJerome MendozaJoseph GoldenJoseph GombergBenjamin SchieberSolomon DobinMoses Hersh SeibaldLouis SternDec. 11 – Kislev 14Jack BakerSonia Barkow ZalkinLeonard FrankGloria StenzlerSarah MarvulDec. 12 – Kislev 15Harry KaplanBeatrice WassermanJerry FuchsEdith LevineDec. 13 – Kislev 16George BrandJack LevineMorris Aaron GoldIrwin ScheckerHerman CommikeDec. 14 – Kislev 17Mary HauserJoseph RostLillian SableFrieda WolkDec. 15 – Kislev 18Alex GreenCelia SchwartzArlene RussinDec. 16 – Kislev 19Beatrice RatnerScott KempEvelyn LamonDoris SinerJoseph PollackSarah RosenbergDec. 17 – Kislev 20Libbie GellerSol FarbermanDave KaufmanDec. 18 – Kislev 21Beatrice BlackLeon KreschDec. 19 – Kislev 22Abraham AckerGus BelmontAdena Joy FefferDec. 20 – Kislev 23Marvin SeltzerMurray KatzAnna CommikeHarry KatzDec. 21 – Kislev 24Wolf S. WacherJennie MarashinskyHoward SchneiderMartin TobetDec. 22 – Kislev 25Rose BalkinBertha LieberSydell GouldBeckie FinerowDec. 23 – Kislev 26Leonard BerchFay FlyerMorris SopherLouis HaberMax RosenJanice BerkowitzDec. 24 – Kislev 27Harold L. SchmierRebecca HaglerBernard SchoengoldDec. 25 – Kislev 28Edward S. AbramsMyra FuttermanWilliam EhrlichGoldie NestorDec. 26 – Kislev 29Faye BerchJesse RobertsAnna FishmanDr. Steven GormanElliot MarrusLena Sklar-FoxDec. 27 – Kislev 30Nat SterenbuchMary SilversteinHenry JaskolDec. 28 – Tevet 1Evelyn VardyMarian GottliebHerbert KristellerPhilip SternMichael WeisbergDec. 29 – Tevet 2Sarah Ain MorensteinEdith PerlmanJacob LevineAbraham LehrerDec. 30 – Tevet 3Seymour GreenbergDec. 31 – Tevet 4Sarah LevineLena SegalMoe TrompeterHAKOLwww.herjc.orgNOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2008 page 25

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