FEBRUARY 2016 VOLUME 92 ISSUE 6

T E M P L E B E T H A B R A H A M

4SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 6:00pm 4th Grade Family Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm 4th Grade Family Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 4:30pm Jacqueline Pollack, daughter of Neil and Laura Pollack, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services with Torah Reading

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 11:00am Tamir Goldberg, son of Barry and Cantor Margot Goldberg, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Service 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service

4From Rabbi Holtz’s Study

More than a decade ago I was in Tel Aviv in February, and was surprised to see a sign in a florist shop suggesting that you send your loved one a bouquet in celebration of Yom Ahava – Love Day. When was this romantic holiday? You guessed it—February 14, better known to the rest of us as Valentine’s Day!

As you might surmise, St. Valentine’s Day is not one of the holidays mentioned in the Torah. (And the Catholic Church removed Valentine’s Day from its official calendar in 1969.) You might be surprised to learn, though, that Judaism does in fact have a day of love mentioned in texts as early as the Mishna (2nd century). It is Tu b’Av, the 15th day of the month of Av, which usually falls in early to mid-August. It was a day of romance and of match-making, as recounted in Mishna Ta’anit:

“There were no greater holidays for Israel than Tu B’Av and Yom Kippur, for on them the girls of Jerusalem used to go out in borrowed white dresses... and dance in the vineyards. What would they say? ‘Young man, lift up your eyes and see what you choose for yourself ...’“

Though the Talmud seeks to link the 15th of Av with several different historical events, the best explanation for the joyousness of the day may be agricultural. This was the official start of the grape harvest, which lasted until Yom Kippur. In addition, Tu b’Av always falls on a full moon (the 15th day of a lunar month is always a full moon), and the links between the full moon and fertility and romance are very old.

For many centuries following the Talmudic period, Tu b’Av was all but ignored. With the return to the land of Israel, and the revitalization of our agricultural connection, this holiday experienced a resurgence. Today in Israel it is celebrated with dances and festivals, and the exchange of flowers. It is a wonderful holiday that predates the original Roman celebration of February 14.

So how is it, if Jews already have a wonderful holiday dedicated to love, that Israelis have also begun celebrating February 14? The most likely explanation I’ve seen comes from the web-site of an Israeli flower company which says that “the massive immigration from the former Soviet republics, brought with them Russian customs and practices. One of these is the sending of flowers on St. Valentines Day. The popularity of sending flowers on February 14th became noticeable in Israel only within the past 20 years. Before this, the practice was virtually unknown.”

Whatever day is chosen, I think the existence of holidays celebrating love reminds us of how important this emotion is to human happiness. So, whether on an officially designated day, or even better, on any random day “just because,” take time to let the people you love know how much they mean to you.

Peace and blessings,

Rabbi David K. Holtz

Dear Friends,

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TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591Tel: 631-1770 Fax: 631-7872 tba-ny.org

DIRECTORYClergy/Senior Staff

Rabbi David K. Holtz rabbi@tba-ny.org ext. 17Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg cantor@tba-ny.org ext. 11Director of Temple Operations Stuart P. Skolnick sskolnick@tba-ny.org ext. 13Educational Director Rabbi Allison Berlinger aberlinger@tba-ny.org ext. 22

Office StaffFacilities Supervisor Larry Murray lmurray@tba-ny.org ext. 25

Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia jaime@tba-ny.org ext. 26

Clergy Coordinator Irene Metz clergyassistant@tba-ny.org ext. 19

Administrative Assistant Stacey Notrica TBAOffice@tba-ny.org ext. 10

Religious School Assistant Alix Brown HebrewSchool@tba-ny.org ext. 10

Office VolunteersMelissa Baer Beulah Tishelman, Librarian

Sheila Buitekant Debra Drattell Miriam Margoshes

Executive CommitteePresident Herb Baer

Executiver (First) Vice President Alan Berkson

Second Vice President Jamie Wilson

Recording Secretary Marla Peers

Treasurer Diane Gross

ChairsAdult Education Risa SwerseyBoard of Education Steve Gosset, Jen GreenspoonFundraising/Development Meredith Siegel, Julie GurHouse Neil BrucknerIsrael Marla PeersMember Services Allison Fine, Loren RatnerTikkun Olam Kimberly Marcus

TrusteesGayle Aaron Debra Drattell Karen Filler

Liza Karsten Ronit Lubell Glen Markowitz

Rick Misrok Mark Polisar Jen Povman

Roy Solomon Michael Sonkin Mark Stein

Honorary TrusteesBarry S. Agdern Ruth Biloon Dr. Stephen Gerstman

Robert Harris Michael Karnes David Kaufmann

Farron Roboff Pearl Ann Schwartz

Dr. Richard Weiner Robert Zinman

Notes from Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg

Shalom!

Every morning when I arrive in Tamir’s room to wake him, I expect to see my little baby but instead there are these giant feet. How did it happen? When did he grow up? How is it possible that my baby will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah in 2 weeks? Wasn’t it yesterday that we named him and brought him into the covenant? How is it possible that he will take his place in the chain of tradition, and the mantle of responsibility will move from Barry and me to our son? Don’t get me wrong- Barry and I, as his parents, are still in charge but he will now take his place as an “adult” in the community. When we named him, and introduced him to the world as the next link in this chain, we knew that it was our responsibility to introduce him to, and nurture, his connection to the Jewish people, and now he will begin to take on some of that responsibility himself. The good news is that he is ready.

My first B’nei Mitzvah students were 25 years ago, and I was terrified that I would screw it up. Oh the responsibility of training a child to stand in front of 150 people, members of their family and close friends, to lead the congregation in prayer, read from the Torah and Haftarah, and to take their place in the family of Abraham and Sarah. Today with about 800 students under my belt, I am much more comfortable with the responsibility of preparing a child for this moment; but now it is time for my child. Talk about responsibility and pressure! More good news—I am surround-ed with talented, wonderful people who have worked hard to prepare Tamir for this moment so that I didn’t have to. Thank you to all of them for all their years of tutoring, teaching, and love.

If you have ever bumped into me, anywhere, you know that I am pretty open about my life and the life of my family. When Barry and I decided to increase our family, our worlds changed in more ways than we could have expected. We can chat another time about the personal ways; but at the moment, I want to share the professional ones. I have “raised” a lot of kids in my career and having my own helped me to realize that I knew nothing about it. I had no clue about the stresses of time management, homework, carpools or transportation in general, juggling multiple schedules, and so much more. Each milestone that Tamir hit helped me to understand my students, and their families so much better. So here I am planning a Bar Mitzvah, and I realized that with all of my experience I had no idea how to do it. So I wanted to say thank you! Thank you to all of the families that I have had the opportunity to work with who have modeled for me how to approach this moment. Thank you for sharing your children, experiences, party planning ideas, and homework strategies. Thank you for welcoming Barry and me into the congregation as if we were family and helping us to raise our child to be a strong member of the Jewish community and of the TBA family.

When Barry and I married we invited the entire congregation to join us and when you arrived 600 strong, we were delighted. When Tamir came into our lives we

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TORAH READING

February 5-6 Mishpatim Exodus 21:1-24:18February 12-13 T’rumah Exodus 25:1-27:19February 19-20 T’tzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10February 26-27 Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35

CANDLE LIGHTINGFriday, February 5 4:58pmFriday, February 12 5:07pmFriday, February 19 5:15pmFriday, February 26 5:24pm

In observance of Presidents’ Day and the winter break period Temple Beth Abraham will be closed on Monday, February 15. There will be no Religious School classes from Sunday, February 14 through Sunday, February 21. Classes will resume on Monday, February 22.

From the Director of Education 4Religious School News-Rabbi Allison Berlinger

As a child I witnessed first-hand what it means to be truly committed to teach a child according to his own way. I am one of 4 children and sandwiched between brothers who both had their share of learning issues. One brother had a speech impediment and a diagnosis of ADHD and this was long before Ritalin and other medications were common place. My other

brother had more severe learning issues. His were labeled as perceptual impair-ment, although his IEP held little hope for his future.

I knew them as my brothers. Yes, a little different than other people’s brothers but annoying still the same. As I grew up and became more aware of my parents’ advocacy and my brother’s commitment and hard work I came to learn about a different side of the story regarding my younger brother.

In my view I just had really dedicated parents who were committed to their child receiving a Jewish education and they were able to provide him with the necessary out of school support for whatever was his learning “issue”.

When I returned to our High School as a member of the faculty I learned that my assumptions had been somewhat off. Yes, it was true my parents were committed to providing an excellent secular and Jewish education to their child however,

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One of the primary goals of the Bridges Campaign is to make the building warmer and invit-ing and accessible to all. Won’t you help us make our dreams a reality? For information about how to get involved or to make a gift, contact Campaign Chair Gayle Aaron at bridges@tba-ny.org or call Stuart Skolnick at the Temple.

 

This  campaign  will  bring  new  life  to  our  building,  expand  the  range  of  programs  and  services,  and  help  to  secure  our  financial  future.  Together,  we  can  renew  the  links  between  our  pride  in  our  past,  our  joy  at  what  we  have  made  real,  and  our  dreams  of  what  is  possible.    

For  information  about  how  to  get  involved  or  make  a  gift,  

contact  Campaign  Chair  Gayle  Aaron  at  bridges@tba-­‐ny.org  or  call  Stuart  Skolnick  at  the  Temple.  

 

From TBA’s PresidentDear Friends,

I’d like to provide a quick update on our progress in the first six months since we implemented a voluntary donation model to support our operations.

In short: we are thrilled with the results so far. Based on the pledges that were made last spring and money we have received so far from others that did not pledge, we are 95% of the way towards our budget projection of $870,000. (That reminds me: please fulfill your pledge!)

Even better, 85% of the pledges were at or above the level these same people gave last year. In addition, we have over 40 new members, including over a dozen former member families that have returned to TBA.

We know from congregations that have made this same transition that there is the risk that pledges may go down next year as the excitement of the new system wanes. We hope that isn’t the case, but we would love to hear your thoughts on how we can improve the system, and Temple life in general, in order to sustain our efforts.

We hoped that our experiment would prove our belief that our congregation is very generous and this year’s success has borne this out. Thank you all so much for our support, generosity, confidence and enthusiasm. Respectfully yours,

Herb Baer, President

Connecting Our Rich Tradition to a

Vibrant Future

 

This  campaign  will  bring  new  life  to  our  building,  expand  the  range  of  programs  and  services,  and  help  to  secure  our  financial  future.  Together,  we  can  renew  the  links  between  our  pride  in  our  past,  our  joy  at  what  we  have  made  real,  and  our  dreams  of  what  is  possible.    

For  information  about  how  to  get  involved  or  make  a  gift,  

contact  Campaign  Chair  Gayle  Aaron  at  bridges@tba-­‐ny.org  or  call  Stuart  Skolnick  at  the  Temple.  

 

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Tikkun Olam 4

TIKKUN OLAM EVENTSMarch 12 Midnight Run March 13 Blood DriveApril March of Dimes WalkMay TBA’s 2nd Annual Pet Blessing and Pet Food Drive

Tikkun Olam would not exist without u. Thank you for your time, experience, donations and ideas.

SAVE THE DATETikkun Olam Meetings are

held bi-monthly on Sundays 9:00-10:00am in the TBA Library.

March 13May 15

“Adopt a Family” La Asociacion

What is Adopt A Family?

Each month La Asociacion selects a family that is going through a

particularly difficult time. Two TBA families volunteer to purchase a

suggested list of supplies. The supplies are delivered to Jennefer Schifman’s

home which is near TBA. She delivers the supplies to the family in need. Cost? The cost seems to average

around $50.00 per family.

We would love to have some new families join us.

Contact: Jennefer Schifman TBA 914-631-1770

AdoptaFamily@tba-ny.org

Get info! Got ideas? Please email tikkunolam@tba-ny.org and join our mailing list. We send out updates with volunteer info and upcoming events not listed here.

Tikkun Olam would like to help make your ideas happen! Please email ideas to tikkunolam@tba-ny.org or come to our meetings. Thank you again and we look forward to seeing you at TBA!

— Kimberly Marcus Chair, Tikkun Olam, Social Action Committee

Crafts for a CauseOur next meeting will be on Friday, February 26 at TBA

starting at 11:00am. We make beautiful things for various causes and at the same time have fun

knitting together. We have the supplies but any donations of yarn and knitting

needles are always appreciated. For the address, please RSVP to Joyce Licker:

Craftsforacause@tba-ny.org.

DON’T MISS THE FUN. SIGN UP NOW!

Lee Parker, lsparker@gmail.com

TBA SKI DAY

THURSDAY, MARCH 3

Midnight RunSATURDAY MARCH 12

MIDNIGHTWe are collecting

casual MEN’S CLOTHING in the coatroom at TBA: Jeans, corduroys, chinos,

T-shirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, warm jackets, backpacks, travel-size toiletries,

disposable razors, new packages of men’s briefs (M/L) and athletic

socks are greatly appreciated.

We also need families to make BAG LUNCHES (20 each). If you are interested in preparing food, participating in the Run,

or want more information, please email:

Jane Silverman MidnightRun@tba-ny.org

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Not sure what to wear for Purim??Not thinking of wearing a costume at all?Why not be part of Classic TV Shpiel

and purchase a t-shirt?Last year’s “Sing-a-long Shpiel” shirt was in high demand so

we’ve decided to offer this year’s Classic TV t-shirt to the entire congregation again.

Get ‘em before they’re Gone!

TBA PURIM SHPIELBILL 2016Purchase an Ad for Classic TV Shpiel

Honor your favorite Purim Shpiel Cast Member, and help supplement the Purim budget to ensure proper sound and accompaniment

AVAILABLE AD SIZES AND PRICES

With your chosen wording, or for ads that are pre designed see order form below

All ads 1/8 or 1/4 page can be in a word document. All other type of ads should be in a PDF or jpg format. We can help design an ad for you if you supply the words

E-mail to: Irene at clergyassistant@tba-ny.org. In Subject: ad for ShpielbillMail check to: Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591

Attention: Irene Clergy CoordinatorYour Name: _______________________________________E-mail address ________________________________

Size of ad: list 1/8 1/4 1/2 full inside front inside back outside backFormat: Word Doc. PDF file JPG file

DEADLINE FOR ADS: FEBRUARy 19 2016

$ 18.00 ........List your name in congratulations to the cast$ 25.00 .......1/8 page .................... 2.375” x 1.8763”

$ 50.00 .......1/4 page .................... 2.375” x 3.875”

$100.00 .......1/2 page .................... 5” x 3.875”

$200.00 ......full page ..........................................5” x 8”

$250.00 ......inside front and back cover ...........5” x 8”

$300.00 ......back outside cover (Color) .............5” x 8”

✃T-Shirt Orders must be received by February 23, 2016

T-Shirt Orders must be received by February 23, 2016

• SAME GREAT PRICES • NO INCREASE • SAME GREAT PRICES •i‘d LoVe a t-shirt...sign me up!

Write the number of shirts you would like next to the correct sizeYouth shirts* ($10 each) Med (8-10) ____ LG (12-14)_____

* Shir Chadash members performing in the Shpiel pay only $5.

adult shirts ($15 each) Sml ___ Med ___ LG ___ XL ___

adult shirts ($18 each) 2XL _____ 3XL _____ 4XL _____

Name: ____________________ Phone: _______________

E-mail: ___________________ Amount Enclosed $ _____Please mail order form and check to

Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591 quESTIONS?? contact Irene at clergyassistant@tba-ny.org

✁ ✁Order Form

DEADLINE FOR ADS: FEBRUARy 19, 2016

✃

2016Shpiel

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Adult Education 4

Torah Study: Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am Rabbi Holtz leads a class every Wednesday morning in the Library from 10:00-11:00am. The class goes at its own pace through the Five Books of Moses in English. No previous knowledge is required and you can join at any point in the cycle. Saturdays at 9:00am during Conservative Services. Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pm Beginners gather at TBA to play Mah Jongg on Mondays. Email adulted@tba-ny.org to ensure there are enough players. $2.00 for guests.

Movie Mavens: Putzel Saturday, February 20, 7:00pm For Walter Himmelstein, a young man endearingly known as Putzel, life literally doesn’t go beyond his family’s fish store on the upper west side of Manhattan. Walter’s aspirations of taking over his uncle’s fish emporium are disrupted by the arrival of Sally, who becomes romanti-cally involved with his about-to-retire and very-married uncle. Walter finds his circumscribed life thrown off kilter and, after years of being undermined by his family and friends, finally starts to realize that he’s more than a Putzel. Rated PG-13 for Nudity and Language Stoutheart-ed Films, 2012, 88 min. Coffee and Dessert served. Free for members. Guests: $5.00 to offset cost of refreshments. Call the Temple Office at (914) 631-1770 or email adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP.

Women’s Circle: Friday, February 26, at 5:45pm ending in time for the 7:30pm Shabbat ServiceCelebrate, study and explore Jewish Women’s issues. You do not have to read or prepare anything in advance. Life experience is the only tool you’ll need. Members and Guests are welcome. Please call the Office or email adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP. Book Club: Friday March 11 at 10:00amSaving Sophie by Ronald H. BalsonSequel to Once We Were Brothers. Embezzlement is complicated by child kidnapping and terrorist activity in Hebron, Israel. (Having just read Killing A King, we know what a hotbed of trouble Hebron can be!) While a Jewish accountant, involved in the embezzlement, tries desperately to retrieve his daughter from her Palestinian grandfather,

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Temple Beth Abraham’s Adult Education Committee Presents: A Scholar-in-Residence Weekend with

March 11-13, 2016

The Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey was established in the summer of 2012 by Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter to fulfill the mission of working with institutions and individuals in pursuit of sh’leimut – an experience of wholeness grounded in the belief that wellness can best be achieved when addressed holistically in the four realms of human experience – the physical, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual – as framed by the teachings of Jewish tradition.

For more information about Rabbi Rex D. Perlmeter and Jewish Wellness Center of North Jersey please visit www.jewishwellness.net.

Adult Education Programs are supported, in part, by the members of Temple Beth Abraham. Donations help offset program costs and are gratefully accepted.

Click here to make a donation online Donations by check should be made payable to Temple Beth Abraham with “SIR” on the memo line

LEARN AND BE INSPIRED Friday, March 11 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services “Can I Be Jewish, Religious, and Spiritual (And Do I Have To Be)?” Saturday, March 12 3:00pm Meditation and Chant-based Service Followed by refreshments 5:00pm Introduction to Jewish Mindfulness We will engage in practice and teaching, utilizing both text and experiential modalities. Followed by a Havdalah Service Sunday March 13 9:30am Workshop: Staying Connected When Living and Loving Hurt: Teachings and Reflections on the Spiritual Significance of Suffering and Loss

Your RSVP is requested. Please contact Risa Swersey at adulted@tba-ny.org or call the office at (914) 631-1770

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FBI agents join in the investigation, believing the embezzled money may be funding an extremist organization. Light refreshments served. RSVP (914) 631-1770, adulted@tba-ny.org. $2.00 suggested donation per guest.

Possibility of an Additional Book ClubThe Adult Education Committee is considering launching an addition-al book club group to meet on a weekday evening. The inaugural group would determine the day and time. If you are interested, please contact Risa Swersey at adulted@tba-ny.org. If you do not have access to email you can call the Temple Office at (914) 631-1770. Proposed Drawing and Watercolor Group – All levels Tuesdays 4:00pm-6:00pm, beginning date to be determined. We’ll develop our skills and styles by copying Jewish artists. We will take turns introducing an artist to the group with examples of their work. Bring your own supplies including drawing pencils, a kneaded eraser, and paper. If you have watercolor supplies and want to paint, bring those. We will discuss the format in the first session. If you are interested, please contact Risa Swersey at adulted@tba-ny.org. If you do not have access to email you can call the Office at (914) 631-1770.

Suggestions of topics you wish to learn about or teach are welcome!

adulted@tba-ny.org

Mark it on your calendar now because that is the morning that the Fran Friedman Fund for the Enrichment of Children will present Shira Kline, aka ShirLaLa, an award winning performer and Jewish music educator, at Temple Beth Abraham.

Shira delivers a dynamic, interactive program of joy and spirit, story and song. Raised in the world of Jewish music and the tradition of Torah, Shira has worked for more than a decade with a diverse array of Jewish communities to enliven rituals, holiday celebrations, and love for Jewish life and prayer. She blends words, story and music to create a rich experience for children and adults alike.

ShirLaLa has performed in hundreds of venues including the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, the Toronto Ashkenaz Festival, The Jewish Museum on New York’s Fifth Avenue, the Alyesha Resort in Alaska, and stages in Canada, England, Italy, Australia and New Zealand.

Shira’s three “outrageously hip Jewish kiddie rock” albums are a favorite with the PJ Library. She serves on the faculty of the Hava NaShira Music Institute and is also a founding company member of Storahtelling and Lab/Shul in which she is an actor, writer, maven and ritual leader. The Jewish Week selected Shira as one of 2011’s “36 Under 36, The New Re-Engineers” of Jewish life.

Shira’s newest eco-music recording “Earth Worm Disco,” found at RockinOutGreen.com, nourishes the brain, body, and heart. A Parent’s Choice award winner, “Earth Worm Disco” is original and imaginative music, stories and games that connect children to environmentalism.

Fran Friedman Fund for the Enrichment of Children Presents:

Shira Kline Sunday, March 20

Shira Kline, aka ShirLaLa, an award winning performer and Jewish music educator, will perform at TBA March 20.

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UJA-Federation of New Yorkinvites you to

Westchester Celebration: All Together Now

Thursday, March 10, 2016 • 6:30 p.m.The Capitol Theater, Port Chester, New York

Come together to celebrate what we make possible with a little help from our friends.

Entertainment by the Fab Faux, the premiere Beatles tribute band, who

Rolling Stone magazine calls “the greatest Beatles cover band … without the wigs.”

Honoring esteemed leadersJane and Norman Alpert

Sherry and Robert Wiener

Elaborate buffet and open bar are included.

Register at www.ujafedny.org/westchester-celebration,or contact Deborah Lane at laned@ujafedny.org

or 914.385.2108.

Cantor, continued from page 2invited you all to join us at his bris and you all arrived in our living room to celebrate with us and again we were delighted. Here we are at the next milestone and we wish that we could invite all of you to celebrate with us but Tamir is not that child and a large crowd Shabbat morning would be overwhelm-ing. We hope that you will ALL join us on Friday, February 12 at 7:30pm for services followed by a special Oneg to celebrate Tamir’s coming of age. For Shabbat Evening Services no reserva-tions are necessary but to help us prepare please let us know if you will be joining us by contacting the office at TBAoffice@tba-ny.org.

Thank you in advance for your guidance, your good wishes and for joining us!

L’shalom,

Cantor Margot E. B. Goldberg

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR TBA BENEFIT!Join us as we honor and celebrate the heart and

soul of Temple Beth Abraham—Herb and Melissa BaerSaturday, April 16 right here at Temple Beth Abraham

Food, Dancing and More! We will see you there!!

Movies @ TBA

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TBA Family 4The following Lifecycle Events reflect the known sorrows and simchas of our TBA Family.

Mazel Tov to:Tedd and Debra Drattell on the engagement of Tedd’s son Scott to Julia D. BrandtJeffrey and Barbara Harris on the engagement of their son Brett to Sarah Orenstein

Speedy Recovery to:Morris “Mace” AlterJane AgdernBeverly ChabinskyJoyce Gleit, mother of Jonathan GleitJerry FineMel SavitchVicky SavitchNancy Solomon

Condolences to:Elizabeth Feinstein on the death of her mother Doris FleischerMichele Kaufmann on the death of her father Harry ManisRandi Schochet on the death of her mother Ronne Parks

Donations 4Cantor’s Discretionary FundRobert and Mira Fein in appreciation of your teaching, guidance and support leading up to and during Allie’s Bat MitzvahArthur and Sheryl Rosenberg in honor of Bryan’s Bar MitzvahDouglas and Wendy Hart in honor of Zac Hart’s Bar MitzvahGilbert and Thelma Bergsman in loving memory of Gilbert’s brother, MauricePearl Ann Schwartz in loving memory of Harry Manis

Capital Campaign FundEllen Greenberg in loving memory of Gus, Jeanette’s husband

Conserative Kiddush FundKevin and Joan Frankel

Hannah T. Levy FundBrain and Maxine Goldsmith in loving memory of Maxine’s parents, Florence and Abraham Kaplan

Harriet Verter Jewish Education FundKevin and Joan Frankel in honor of Melissa Baer

Memorial PlaqueRichard and Diane Lane in memory of Isaac VulejRobert and Marion Zinman in memory of Isaac Vulej

Prayerbook FundMyra Frankel in loving memory of Myra’s parents, Joseph and Regina Davis

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundArthur and Sheryl Rosenberg in honor of Bryan’s Bar MitzvahRobert and Mira Fein in appreciation of your guidance and support for Allie’s Bat MitzvahDouglas and Wendy Hart in honor of Zac Hart’s Bar MitzvahAnne Gerstman in loving memory of her husband AbeRobert and Deborah Pomeranz in loving memory of Fran Friedman

Religious School FundGail Mendell in loving memory of Gail’s father, Marvin

Temple FundEdward and Karen Zuckerberg Michael and Sheila Buitekant in appreciation of the Clergy giving us their blessingMichelle Weil David and Eileen Weiner in honor of David’s 80th BirthdaySilverberg Family Foundation in honor of Irwin Silverberg’s granddaughter, Kim Chase’s Bat MitzvahTedd and Debra Drattell in honor of Lilly and Al DrattellDonald Kumka and Jane Silverman in loving memory of Harry ManisEvan and Lori Kornrich in loving memory of “Chip”Harry and Shirley Cooper in loving memory of Shirley’s parents, Charles and FannyJerald and Gayle Seti in loving memory of Harry Manis

Judith Lee in loving memory of Judith’s mother, Yetta HandelmanLeonard and Judith Hyman in loving memory of Judith’s mother, Beatrice SiegelLester and Lynda Solomon in loving memory of Lynda’s mother, Irene VandroffMarvin and Joyce Jeshiva in loving memory of Harry ManisMichael and Amy Taub in loving memory of Harry ManisMichael and Debra Stieglitz in loving memory of Harry ManisNorman and Janet Braun for sponsoring Bimah flowers in loving memory of Janet’s father, Aladar RothNorman and Susan Wellen in loving memory of Susan’s father, Leo CohenRichard Weiner for sponsoring Bimah flowers in loving memory of Martha WeinerRobert and Eva Fischer in loving memory of Lisa GrubelRobert and Eva Fischer in loving memory of Robert’s father, WilhelmRobert and Eva Fischer in loving memory of Robert’s beloved uncle, Henry FischerRobert and Marion Zinman for sponsor-ing Bimah flowers in loving memory of Marion’s uncle, Louis KotickRoy and Bunny Solomon for sponsoring Bimah flowers in loving memory of Roy’s brother, PhilipSol and Pauline Sonenshine in loving memory of Pauline’s mother, Anna MennenStanley and Ruth Biloon in loving memory of Ruth’s father, Abraham HerskowitzSusan Bannon in loving memory of Nat EpsteinTedd and Debra Drattell for sponsoring Bimah flowers in loving memory of Debra’s grandmother, Cecile Bialos

Tikkun OlamRochelle Kessler in loving memory of Stephen Rothenberg Rochelle Kessler in loving memory of Rochelle’s father-in-law, Abraham

Torah Restoration FundBob and Marilyn Harris in loving memory of Harry ManisMarvin and Ruda Klein in loving memory of Harry Manis ■

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family shabbat dinner

Friday March 4

Dinner with 3rd Grade at 6:00pm

Family and Girl Scout Shabbat

Service with

3rd Grade service at 7:00pm

The main course is chicken. You may have pasta instead if requested at the time reservations are made. Dinners are by reservation only and will be accepted by mail along with your check. Your check will be your reservation. Please note that reservations will not be taken over the phone or after the

deadline. Please make your check payable to TBA and return by Monday February 29.

MARCH 4, 3RD GRADEFamily Shabbat Dinner

Adults $14.00; Children 2-12 $8.00

number of chicken dinners: adult child

number of pasta dinners: adult child

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Would  you  like  to  help  organize  or  participate  in  the  next  TEDx  event  at  TBA?  

 Are  you  interested  in  helping  with  any  of  the  following?  

• Budget  and  accounting  • Food  and  beverage  • Advertising  and  promotion  • Website/internet  needs  • Audio  visual  needs  • Selection  of  Speakers  • Coaching  of  Speakers  • Ticket  sales/Help  on  the  day  of  the  event  

 If  so,  please  plan  to  be  there.    RSVP:  TEDxTarrytownWomen@gmail.com  

 If  you  are  interested  in  helping,  but  cannot  attend  the  general  interest  meeting,  please  send  us  your  contact  information  at:  TEDxTarrytownWomen@gmail.com      

 

We’re  bringing    TEDx    back  to    

Temple  Beth  Abraham!  

We  are  holding  a    general  interest  meeting    on  February  11  at  7:00pm  

Please join Cantor Margot and Barry Goldberg for

Shabbat Evening Services on February 12 at 7:30pm

followed by a special Oneg in honor of Tamir

becoming a Bar Mitzvah.∑

We look forward to celebrating with our Temple Family. In order to help

us prepare, please let us know if you will be joining us by contacting the

office at (914) 631-1770.

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Join us for Girl ScoutShabbat TBA MARCH 4 AT 7:00PM during Family Shabbat Services

OR MARCH 6: CHRIST CHURCH (TARRYTOWN) 10:00AM

TRANSFIGURATION CHURCH (TARRYTOWN) 10:00AMSACRED HEART (HARTSDALE) 7:00PM

It is always a pleasure to welcome the Girl Scouts to the bimah in celebration of Girl Scout Shabbat. These dedicated young

women and their leaders join us in prayer and community each year in celebration of the anniversary of the first Girl Scout

meeting. They arrive in uniform and are honored by Rabbi Holtz and Cantor Goldberg during services.

In the Social Hall there is a wonderful display of the history of Jewish American Women and the impact they have made in every aspect of life. Be sure to visit the display during the

Oneg which follows the service.

If you are a Girl Scout with a local troop and would like to celebrate Girl Scout Shabbat with us please contact

Cantor Goldberg at 914-631-1770, extension 11 or cantor@tba-ny.org to make arrangements.

Calling all 3rd–6th grade singers, actors, and comedians!

Rehearsals for this year’s Purim Shpeil begin on: Not sure what to wear for Purim??

Not thinking of wearing a costume at all?Why not be part of Classic TV Shpiel

and purchase a t-shirt?Last year’s “Sing-a-long Shpiel” shirt was in high demand so

we’ve decided to offer this year’s Classic TV t-shirt to the entire congregation again.

Get ‘em before they’re Gone!

TBA PURIM SHPIELBILL 2016Purchase an Ad for Classic TV Shpiel

Honor your favorite Purim Shpiel Cast Member, and help supplement the Purim budget to ensure proper sound and accompaniment

AVAILABLE AD SIZES AND PRICES

With your chosen wording, or for ads that are pre designed see order form below

All ads 1/8 or 1/4 page can be in a word document. All other type of ads should be in a PDF or jpg format. We can help design an ad for you if you supply the words

E-mail to: Irene at clergyassistant@tba-ny.org. In Subject: ad for ShpielbillMail check to: Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave., Tarrytown, NY 10591

Attention: Irene Clergy CoordinatorYour Name: _______________________________________E-mail address ________________________________

Size of ad: list 1/8 1/4 1/2 full inside front inside back outside backFormat: Word Doc. PDF file JPG file

DEADLINE FOR ADS: FEBRUARy 19 2016

$ 18.00 ........List your name in congratulations to the cast$ 25.00 .......1/8 page .................... 2.375” x 1.8763”

$ 50.00 .......1/4 page .................... 2.375” x 3.875”

$100.00 .......1/2 page .................... 5” x 3.875”

$200.00 ......full page ..........................................5” x 8”

$250.00 ......inside front and back cover ...........5” x 8”

$300.00 ......back outside cover (Color) .............5” x 8”

✃T-Shirt Orders must be received by February 23, 2016

T-Shirt Orders must be received by February 23, 2016

• SAME GREAT PRICES • NO INCREASE • SAME GREAT PRICES •i‘d LoVe a t-shirt...sign me up!

Write the number of shirts you would like next to the correct sizeYouth shirts* ($10 each) Med (8-10) ____ LG (12-14)_____

* Shir Chadash members performing in the Shpiel pay only $5.

adult shirts ($15 each) Sml ___ Med ___ LG ___ XL ___

adult shirts ($18 each) 2XL _____ 3XL _____ 4XL _____

Name: ____________________ Phone: _______________

E-mail: ___________________ Amount Enclosed $ _____Please mail order form and check to

Temple Beth Abraham, 25 Leroy Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591 quESTIONS?? contact Irene at clergyassistant@tba-ny.org

✁ ✁Order Form

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there were other things I didn’t know then but would soon come to learn.

It turns outs that my younger brother was probably the first real learning disabled student in the school. It also turns out that the woman in charge of this area was pretty progressive for her time and believed that the school in partnership with the family could meet my brother’s needs. I found out that the woman indeed hid my brother’s IEP from the school until she had enough time to show that he could succeed in the school with support from the guidance office and our family.

I found out about all of this about 6 years ago and since then my entire approach and attitude towards learning differences has evolved. My brother, the one the IEP said would not even graduate from high school, has two master’s degrees and is a special needs educator in the NYC charter school system. He got to where he is because people believed in him and his potential and helped him to reach it.

Our Madregot room is developed upon the same premise. We believe that it is our mission to teach every child accord-ing to his/her own way, exactly as we are commanded. Our Madregot room is designed to help all students—those who need to catch up, those who need more work, those who need a break from the regular classroom, and those who need a change of scenery. What-ever the need is, our goal is to find a way to meet it.

I have never forgotten the wonderful teachers who helped my brothers, who fought for them, who advocated for them, and who ultimately believed in them when no one else did, and in their honor we pledge our commitment to helping all of our students and to meeting their individual needs. In honor of Special Needs Awareness Month we hope you will join us for the formal opening of our Madregot room in February on a date to be announced.

School, continued from page 3

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Conservative ServicesEvery Saturday

at 9:00 AM

Warm, friendly atmosphere, stimulating discussion/give and take with Rabbi

David and Cantor Margot. Celebrate a Simcha or observe a Yahrtzeit with us.

Bagel and Lox Kiddush Sponsored by the

Conservative Kiddush Fund.

Kiddush is scheduled:

February 13

February 20

March 26

If you wish to sponsor any of the dates above or a date

of your choice, please contact Neil Bruckner at

nhb1955@aol.com

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