RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS in CONCERT CHANUKAH SONGS at the GOVERNMENT CENTER

January/February 2011

TEMPLE BETH EL BULLETIN An Egalitarian Conservative Synagogue

A member of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

www.tbe.org

Tevet/Shevat/Adar I 5771 Volume 37 Issue 3 (bi-monthly)

7th NIGHT OF CHANUKAH for TWO’s and THREE’s

PLAYDATES at TBE

2

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

2020 Action Plan Committee Fred Golove 203-322-0295

B’nai Mitzvah Chairperson Terry Hazen 203-329-2202

Board of Education Sheryl Young 203-975-1990

Communications Elissa Garber-Hyman 203-316-8228

Facilities Sylvan Pomerantz 203-968-0605

Finance Allan Lang 203-327-6418

Fund Raising Scott Krowitz 203-348-8680 Peter K. Kempner 203-968-8079

High Holidays Seymour Weinstein 203-353-8873

Beth El Remembers Fred Golove 203-322-0295

Human Resources Scott Krowitz 203-348-8680 Robert Lesser 203-321-8364

Membership Committee Terry Hazen 203-329-2202 Rona Katz 203-329-0666

Project Ezra Joy Katz 203-329-3359

Ritual Committee Gerry Ginsburg 203-322-1324 Susan Schneiderman Eitelberg 203-333-3331

Synaplex Roni Lang 203-327-6418

Youth Programming Walter Morgenthaler 203-968-8581

WHERE TO FIND IT

Joshua Hammerman, Rabbi ....................................... Page 3

Al Treidel, Director of Jewish Life Education ................. Page 3

Ariela Pelaia, Programming Director ............................ Page 4

Ronnie Brockman, Early Childhood Center Director. ...... Page 4

Adult Education ....................................................... Page 5

Sidney G. Rabinowitz, Hazzan Emeritus ....................... Page 5

January/February Service Schedule ............................ Page 6

B’nai Mitzvah ........................................................... Page 6

Sisterhood .............................................................. Page 9

Temple Beth El - Board of Trustees

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Eileen H. Rosner, President 203-324-4096 Gary P. Lessen, Immediate Past President 203-322-7617 Peter K. Kempner, First-Vice President 203-968-8079 Jared Finkelstein, Vice President 203-327-2187 Scott Krowitz, Vice President 203-348-8680 Harold Schwartz, Vice President 203-968-0460 Seymour Weinstein, Vice President 203-353-8873 Allan Lang, Treasurer 203-327-6418 Denise Greenman, Secretary 203-329-8594

TRUSTEES David Arditti 203-968-2798 Michael Arons 203-323-8436 Melvin Bloomenthal 203-322-2398 Gordon Brown* 203-325-8911 Rosalea Fisher* 203-323-1449 Gerry Ginsburg 203-322-1324 Fred Golove* 203-322-0295 Ron Gross* 203-325-3114 Terry Hazen 203-329-2202 Elissa Garber-Hyman 203-316-8228 Martin Israel* 203-325-8511 Herbert Kahan* 203-322-3249 Alan Kalter* 203-322-8220 Eric Kaplan 203-323-2383 Doug Karp* 203-972-0910 Rona Katz 203-329-0666 Carol Krim 203-968-1075 Mark Lapine* 203-329-9879 Susan Leiterstein 203-322-5012 Claudia Lubin 203-329-8585 Milton Mann* 203-322-6161 Neil Perlman* 203-354-8663 Sylvan Pomerantz 203-968-0605 Brian Rogol* 203-329-8276 Meira Rosenberg 203-968-0260 Eli Savransky 203-329-2990 Norman Stone 203-866-2273 Ken Temple 203-968-9550 Mia Weinstein 203-595-0528 David Wolff 203-968-6361

SISTERHOOD Wendy Durica, President 914-764-8246

MEN’S CLUB Stuart Nekritz, Representative 203-322-0872

*past president

OUR STAFF IS MOST EAGER TO ASSIST YOU

Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Phone: (203) 322-6901 Fax: (203) 322-0532

Joshua Hammerman, Rabbi (rabbi@tbe.org) ext. 307 George Mordecai, Cantor (CantorMordecai@tbe.org) ext. 303 Sidney G. Rabinowitz, Hazzan Emeritus (hazzan@tbe.org) ext. 309 Steven Lander, Executive Director (execdir@tbe.org) ext. 304 Al Treidel, Director of Jewish Life Education (eddir@tbe.org) ext. 305 Ronnie Brockman, Early Childhood Center Director (Earlychildhood@tbe.org) ext. 315 Ariela Pelaia, Programming Director (programdir@tbe.org) ext. 311 Debbie Bouchard, Education Office (education@tbe.org) ext. 306 Linda Rezak, Bookkeeper (bookkeeper@tbe.org) ext. 302 Mindy Rogoff, Temple Secretary (office@tbe.org) ext. 301 Ellen Gottfried, Secretary (TempleSec@tbe.org) ext. 308 Alberto Eyzaguirre, Facilities Manager (maint@tbe.org) ext. 314 Sisterhood Gift Shop (giftshop@tbe.org) ext. 310

3

ON ONE FOOT

History is being made here this month, with the opening of our Shorashim Early Childhood Center’s first class for two-year-olds. Since our official start is not until the fall, this would more accurately be called a pre-opening. I was thrilled to hear that we’ve got enough interested parents to get started, and can’t wait to hear the kids coming through the halls. It’s a great sign of vitality for any congregation. Another important contributor to congregational vitality is social action. We exist primarily to make an impact on the world. Sure, we also need to look inward, to refine our own souls, but that can only happen if we are simultaneously looking outward, through acts of kindness and conscience. In January we’ll host Rabbi Jill Jacobs, one of American Jewry’s foremost advocates of advocacy. In a short time, she has become a leading spokesperson for helping the needy and building a culture of community service. And that’s precisely what we need. Rabbi Jacobs is the Rabbi-in Residence at Jewish Funds for Justice (JFSJ), a national public foundation dedicated to mobilizing the resources of American Jews to combat the root causes of domestic social and economic injustice. She is the author of There Shall be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition, and writes and speaks widely on Jewish approaches to the economy, poverty, housing, labor, and other social and economic concerns. She’ll join us on the weekend of January 21-22. That weekend we’ll also welcome back Barb Moskow, our former educational director, who will work with our seventh grade during their class in-house Shabbaton (which Mara and I will host at our home), and then with the rest of the Religious School on Sunday morning, with one of her famous, fun, round-robin activities for the students celebrating Tu B’Shevat. Speaking of that New Year for Trees, join us also on Friday night, January 14, when Ronnie Brockman, our Early Childhood Educator and resident environmentalist, will share some reflections on “Judaism and the Environment.” This will give people the opportunity to meet Ronnie who has been a fabulous addition to our community. Working our way backward, on the prior Friday night, January 7, I’ll moderate a timely and important panel discussion on the shifting boundaries of privacy in this age of social networking. A group of our teen leaders will discuss some of the most pressing ethical issues of the day, including cyberbullying, cheating and how we fabricate false images of who we really are. I encourage all adults, teens and college students to attend. This will give college students who are home for the holidays a chance to interact with high school upperclassmen, as well as have a mini-reunion of their own – plus to hear what all the great buzz is all about regarding our fabulous Kabbalat Shabbat services. For one evening at least, let’s trade off Facebook for some real face time. Of course, there’s much more coming up including Sisterhood Shabbat and Temple Rock. It’s why TBE is the

place to be! Happy Secular New Year!

AL TREIDEL

DIRECTOR of JEWISH LIFE

L’dor Vador

Is there Jewish life after Bar/Bat Mitzvah? That’s an important question that we must address if we are to ensure a next generation of Jews. A number of our students join Jewish youth groups and other Jewish-oriented programs which is very important; however, research shows that continuing Jewish education is the single greatest factor in ensuring Jewish identity. In a report entitled “Making Jewish Education Work” produced by JESNA, they cite important findings by the studies of Fishman and Goldstein. Their conclusion is: “Extensive Jewish education is related to greater ritual observance, greater likelihood of belonging to and attending synagogues, greater levels of volunteerism for Jewish causes and greater chances of marrying a Jew.” Community supplemental Jewish high schools, like Kulanu, can provide a high quality post-Bar/Bat Mitzvah educational experience with positive and lasting results. As a Jewish educator with an 18 year tenure at Merkaz, the High School of Judaic Studies in Greater Bridgeport, I have witnessed first-hand the positive impacts that such a program can have on Jewish adolescents. Regardless of their background, many of these students find and attach themselves to positive Jewish role models. They often sign up for every course that these instructors teach and develop special relationships with these mentors that last far beyond the classroom and even into the college years. Such individuals may be found on the Kulanu faculty. I taught a course entitled, “Adopt A Survivor,” in which high school juniors and seniors were paired up with Holocaust survivors. They developed special relationships with these people and often became surrogate grandchildren. These students will become the voices of these survivors after they are gone. I taught a debate course in which students argued over a number of ethical issues from a Jewish perspective and often continued these “dialogues” in the halls after the classes had ended. My students took part in mock negotiations sessions in “Tensions in the Middle” class gaining an in-depth understanding of the complicated issues that need to be resolved if Israel and its neighbors can finally achieve a lasting peace. These students understand and can meaningfully dialogue these problems in high school and college. Those attending the College Bound course left with a greater understanding and commitment as to what Jews need to look for on a college campus as they pursue the search and admissions process. Jewish students are often over-programmed, but by making Kulanu attendance a high priority we are establishing an important mind set for our teens. There is no guarantee that, even after attending Kulanu, a teen will maintain his Jewish identity; however, it is clear that non-attendance will make that outcome less likely.

4

RONNIE BROCKMAN Early Childhood Center Director

When was the last time you made a snow angel? Brrrrrr! It might be cold outside but that is no reason why children should be denied the pleasure of being outdoors. In actuality, spending time outdoors is more than a pleasure – it’s a necessity. Playing in the winter wonderland is good for our children, helping them stay healthy and fit. Most adults played in the snow with joy, welcoming the day they would see white flakes fall from the sky so they could go outside and build that year’s best snow fort, make snow angels, and finally defeat the neighbor’s kid in the end-all, do-all snowball fight of the century. Nowadays, it’s not so much. With the advent of technology – the television, Atari, Nintendo, and other video games – kids and families are more likely to curl up in front of the TV or grab the game controller. Parents often worry that playing outdoors is a sure way to catch colds. We fear that as the temperature drops so does our children’s resistance to flu and infections. But just the opposite has been proven. It’s not necessarily the cold weather that brings on the flu but time spent indoors without the benefit of fresh, circulating air. In reality, getting outdoors in the cold weather for some fresh air actually helps cut down on the amount of colds and flu our children pick up. And then there’s the TV screen factor. Did you know that the average American child spends only 15 minutes-a-day outdoors while up to five hours-a-day are spent watching TV or playing video games? These numbers are even higher during the winter months. This sedentary lifestyle has added to the frequency of childhood obesity with pediatricians urging parents to get their children playing outdoors…even when the temperatures are low. And…our children benefit both physically and mentally as the bonds between children and nature strengthen. It doesn’t take much to get your children involved with winter. A simple sled (Don’t forget the helmet!) is

inexpensive and can be exhilarating for our young children. But enjoying winter can be as simple as taking a frosty walk together, building a snowman or constructing a snow fort. When was the last time you made a snow angel?

ARIELA PELAIA PROGRAMMING DIRECTOR

Last year Temple Beth El’s USY group hosted a Bedouin Havdalah Dinner, where over fifty teens learned about the Jewish Bedouin culture of Israel. The event was

so popular that we’ve decided to make learning about different Jewish cultures a youth group tradition. So what will we be learning about this year? The Jews of India, who are

collectively known as the Bene Israel. Some members of this community believe they are descended from the “lost” ten tribes of Israel and today

they represent a small segment of Indian culture. In 2001 there were less than 5,000 Jews in India but there were more than twenty synagogues in the country. More

than 60,000 Bene Israel have moved from India to Israel. On January 8 members of our USY group will be learning all about the origins and traditions of the Bene Israel while also participating in a Havdalah service and enjoying Indian food. If you are an 8th – 12th grader and want to join this fantastic celebration, check out

www.tbe.org for more info!

USY INDIAN HAVDALAH DINNER Saturday, January 8 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Join us for a great night of food and fun! We’ll learn about Indian Jewish culture, enjoy making and eating Indian foods and participate in a teen-led Havdalah service.

For 8th-12th graders in TBE’s Rosner Room

USY and 8th Grade Kadima Members $10 Non-Members $20

Note to non-members: If you join USY we will apply half your event fee towards your membership!

RSVP by Sunday, January 2.

Questions?: Email Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or call her at 203.322.6901 x 311.

KADIMA ICE SKATING SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Stamford Twin Rinks (1063 Hope Street, Stamford)

For 5th-7th graders: Make friends and have fun on the ice while enjoying this great winter activity.

$5 for Kadima members / $10 for non-members

Questions? Email Ariela at programdir@tbe.org or call her at 203.322.6901 x 311.

PLAY MAH JONGG

with

TBE SISTERHOOD

Second Tuesday

of every month!

For information call 203-325-8836

5

THE HAZZAN’S VOICE

The Zamir Chorale Foundation, an umbrella organization for an extensive network of Jewish musical groups (including the prestigious New York-based Zamir Chorale, which, this year, is celebrating its 50th year of existence) has commissioned a survey to determine if there is a correlation between Jewish choral singing and Jewish institutional affiliation. The survey, which was e-mailed to about 15,000 Jewish choral singers, cantors and music lovers in the spring, shows that Jewish choral singers ARE more involved in Jewish life than the average American Jew. Specifically, choir participants are more likely to volunteer under Jewish auspices, give to Jewish causes and belong to synagogues. Jewish researchers stopped short of drawing a casual relationship between singing and Jewish involvement. They said the results give strong evidence that many people who are not otherwise involved in Jewish life find their way in through their love of Jewish music. Results from 2,000 respondents were compared to figures from the United Jewish Communities National Jewish Population survey in 2000-2001. “There is a somewhat faulty assumption that people who sing in Jewish choral groups are already engaged in Jewish life,” said Diane Ticklon Schuster, a researcher of the Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion in Los Angeles, CA, who analyzed the study with Ezra Kopelowitz, CEO of the Jerusalem-based Research Success Technologies. We at Temple Beth El, not too many years ago, experienced a marvelous Annual Cantors Concert presented by the Boston Zamir Chorale, conducted by the reknowned Joshua Jacobson. Our own TBE Adult Choir also participated with them. Singers from Stamford have sung with both the New York and Boston Zamir Chorales, which inspired them to become cantors. TBE has contributed some singers of our Junior Choir to the New York Youth Zamir Chorale. For many summers I attended the Annual Jewish Music Choral Festival in the Catskills. It was thrilling to be part of a gathering of Jewish men and women, all interested in lending their voices to a chorus of 500, harmonizing together. With each successive year, attendees looked forward to renewing acquaintances and welcoming new participants. The common bond was

Jewish music and Jewish involvement. Moti Lazar, Director of the Zamir Chorale Foundation, has stated that increasing Jewish sense of connection to each other and to their heritage was one of the goals when he created the foundation. If you interpret this article as a pitch for new

members to our TBE Choir, you are absolutely

correct. You’ll never know how much joy you will receive from being part of a Jewish musical group

unless you take that first affirmative first step.

TBE 90th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

On November 12, we began the celebration of our 90th anniversary with a gathering of families whose members had joined our congregation between 1920 and 1972. At the Kiddush, there was a display of pictures from that time period mingled with gifts from some of the confirmation classes. We found pictures of the Sisterhood board from the late 1920’s, Hebrew School classes and post-bar mitzvah classes from the 50’s and 60’s, the booklet from the dedication of the Prospect Street building and the program from the ground breaking for our current building on Roxbury Road. Children and grandchildren of our founders spoke about their families. Among the multigenerational families who joined us were: Gladys Martin Cohen, who introduced her daughter Barbara Aronica-Buck and her granddaughter Molly Aronica; Sherwin Baer who introduced his grandchildren Alexa and Lewis; Elsie Ralph who talked about her time as Sisterhood president and introduced her daughter, Carol Maxon, and her great-grandchildren Jacob and Sydney; and Gail Gruber Trell whose great-grandfather and grandfather were founders, talked about her son, Jeff, and her grandchildren, Max and Hailey Trell, who bring the Gruber family to SIX generations of TBE members. Bob Abrams reminisced about his father, and Ruth Miller Kwartin recalled meetings at her parents’ home when her father was the president of the Temple. A letter from Maximilian Miller was shared which stated that if more congregants, especially board members, attended services regularly there would be more harmony in the congregation. Herb Kahan talked about the early years on Roxbury Road. It was a very warm evening and brought back many memories. On December 4, another display was part of the “Don’t Let the Lights Go Out” Chanukah celebration. Pictures from each decade of our past were presented. Highlights of the 1946 minutes were the raising of dues to $50 and the approval of four of the stained glass windows for the sanctuary. Those windows are now a part of the chapel which is a recreation of the sanctuary in our Prospect Street building. The exhibit included a shirt from “Hazzan the Musical,” and the newspaper article about Alberto being honored for 25 years of service to Temple Beth El. On January 28 we will hold the next Recognition Shabbat honoring families who joined us between 1973 and 2000. Please come and share your memories whether they include moving into the building on Roxbury Road, Man of the Year Dinner Dances, performances of “A Plaque for Me and a Pledge for You” or “Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” Religious School or milestones in your life or that of the congregation. We are looking for pictures and other treasures connected to Temple Beth El. We can copy and scan them or keep them in our archives. Please send them to Eileen H. Rosner at president@tbe.org. Additional events are being planned and we hope to see you there.

6

JANUARY 2011

Shabbat, January 1 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, January 7 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Recognition Shabbat honoring those who joined TBE from 1974 - 2000

Shabbat, January 8 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Havdalah Program Grades 5-6 - 5:00 pm Havdalah in New Canaan 6:30 p.m.

At the home of Mary & David Harrison

Friday, January 14 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Ronnie Brockman “Children & Nature”

Shabbat, January 15 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m.

ZOE & ETHAN FINKELSTEIN B’NAI MITZVAH

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, January 21 Synaplex Shabbat

Grade 7 Family Shabbat Dinner & Shul-In 6:30 p.m.

Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m. Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Scholar-in-Residence

Synaplex Shabbat, January 22 Rabbi Jill Jacobs, Scholar-in-Residence

Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Grade 7 Shul-In

Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m. Kirtan Havdalah 7:30 p.m.

Friday, January 28 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, January 29 SISTERHOOD SHABBAT Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

FEBRUARY 2011

Friday, February 4 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, February 5 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation 10:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, February 11 Grades 5 & 6 Family Shabbat Dinner

& Shul-In 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, February 12 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m.

Grades 5 & 6 Shul-In

Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, February 18 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Recognition Shabbat honoring those who joined TBE from 2001-2010

Shabbat, February 19 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

Friday, February 25 Kabbalat Shabbat 7:30 p.m.

Shabbat, February 26 Shabbat Services 9:30 a.m. Nitzanim for Tots 10:45 a.m.

B’NAI MITZVAH

January 15 (morning) ZÖE FINKELSTEIN

Daughter of Elizabeth & Jared Sister of Ethan

Attends Pierrepont School Mitzvah Project: “Wish List” for

Pacific House Shelter for the homeless

January 15 (morning) ETHAN FINKELSTEIN Son of Elizabeth & Jared

Brother of Zöe Attends Pierrepont School

Mitzvah Project: Pitch In for Baseball

SHABBAT SERVICES

Please visit our website at www.tbe.org/2010/10/2010-

2011-mitzvah-projects/ for full descriptions of these

outstanding projects.

Attention New Canaanites!!!

HAVDALAH in New Canaan

January 8 at 6:30 p.m.

Join Rabbi Hammerman & Cantor Mordecai for Great Music and Great Food-for All Ages at the Home of Mary and David Harrison.

RSVP by January 5 203-322-6901, x 308 or templesec@tbe.org

7

ADULT EDUCATION

BABKA and BAKLAVA with

Dr. Harry Romanowitz & Cantor George Mordecai Thursdays, starting January 6 from 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Almost every Jew in America can proudly trace his/her roots to Ashkenazic (generally Yiddish) and/or Sephardic culture. The purpose of this seven-session program is to explore both of these rich Jewish traditions. Cantor Mordecai will conduct the first three sessions dealing with the Sephardic tradition followed by Dr. Romanowitz for the next three sessions. There will be a meeting of the minds on the final (seventh) session of the program with a dialogue between the two instructors and the participants followed by a wonderful buffet of luscious desserts from both traditions. You have the option of studying Yiddish culture, Sephardic culture or both, or just joining us for the final session.

Sephardic Culture: January 6, 13 & 20 Ashkenazic Culture: January 27, February 3 & 10 Joint Session: February 17

Cost: TBE members $20.00, Non-Members $36.00

Space is limited and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to register, call : (203)322-6901, ext. 306 or email : education@tbe.org

TEMPLE BETH EL ISRAELI FILM SERIES: “MY FATHER MY LORD”

Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

“My Father, My Lord” is the debut achievement by film maker, David Volach. Taking place in the ultra-Orthodox Israeli community, the film presents a way of life in which one adheres to the teachings of the Torah with complete obedience. Questions are not asked, and even more so, not allowed. The poignant drama captures life’s complexities as revealed through the eyes and mind of a Hasidic rabbi and his young son.

No charge. All are welcome.

THE GREAT JEWISH BOOKS Sunday, January 30 at 9:45 a.m. with Rabbi Joshua Hammerman

CONTINUING: As a Driven Leaf, by Milton Steinberg and Goodbye Columbus, by Philip Roth When Bad Things Happen to Good People, by Harold Kushner on Sunday, March 13 We’ll cover several books each year. All readings will be done in translation and no prior knowledge of the subject is required, but it will enhance the discussion if you’ve had the chance to look at the book ahead of time. Each session will be independent of the other sessions, so come to all or come to one.

For information on our Adult Education programs, go to: http://www.tbe.org/2010/09/adult-ed-programs-for-

2010-2011/

RABBI JILL JACOBS Synaplex Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence

January 21-22, 2010

On Friday night, Rabbi Jacobs will speak, following services, on “Taking Judaism Public.” What traditional wisdom can teach America. Should America live by Jewish values? A look at how Jewish thought should and shouldn’t influence American policy decisions.

Kabbalat Shabbat Services begin at 7:30 p.m.

Services on Shabbat morning begin at 9:30 a.m. At that time Rabbi Jacobs’ topic will be “Work, Workers and Employers.” We will consider the role of work in Jewish thought, the relationship between workers and employers, and strategies for creating workplaces that reflect Jewish values.

After lunch she will speak on “When the Water Runs Out: Sharing Precious Resources in a Globalized World.” How do we distribute resources fairly in a world with so much need? Through a close look at some texts, we will consider how to allocate our own money and time.

Rabbi Jill Jacobs is the founding director of Ma’aseh: The Center for Jewish Social Justice Education and the author of There Shall be No Needy: Pursuing Social Justice through Jewish Law and Tradition (Jewish Lights 2009), and the forthcoming Where Justice Dwells: A Hands-On Guide to Doing Social Justice in Your Jewish Community (Jewish Lights 2011). Rabbi Jacobs has been named to The Jewish Daily Forward’s list of 50 influential American Jews (2006 and 2008), to The Jewish Week’s first list of “36 under 36” (2008), and to Newsweek’s list of the 50 most influential rabbis in America (2009 and 2010). She lives in New York with her husband, Guy Austrian, and their daughter, Lior.

Sponsored by Penny and Michael Horowitz in loving memory of Bessie Silver, z’l, and Millie Reiss, z’l.

LEARNING & LATTE

January 11 and February 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Stamford’s long-running, monthly interfaith, free-flowing “tri-alogue” - Christianity, Islam and Judaism featuring Rabbi Hammerman, in dialogue with other local clergy of all faiths.

At COSI, 1209 High Ridge Road, Stamford

Meets monthly on the second Tuesday from October-May.

The class is being run in conjunction with the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut.

8

NITZANIM

A Shabbat Program

for Young Children

Meets every Shabbat morning

from 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Baby sitting and snacks

will be provided by our madrichim!

TOO MUCH INFORMATION

Privacy in the Age of Social Networking

Friday, January 7, 2011 Immediately following Kabbalat Shabbat

at 7:30 p.m.

A roundtable conversation with teens, college students and adults, featuring panelists Zac Krowitz, Jackie Schechter, Annie Cohen, and others TBA.

What defines “too much information?” Are Facebook friends really friends? Can adults and kids get along on Facebook? Have we all become too self-absorbed? What about the epidemic of cheating?

HIGH SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS

Zac Krowitz: A senior at Westhill High School. Plays baseball for the Westhill team, Ombudsman on the school newspaper, The Westword , and participates as a captain on the debate team.

Jackie Schechter: A senior at Westhill High School. Editor-in-Chief of The Westword, Westhill’s award-winning, student-run newspaper. Participates in Write On For Israel, an advocacy program that examines how Israel is portrayed in the media.

Annie Cohen: Annie is a senior at Westhill High School and is the associate editor of Westhill’s national award-winning newspaper, The Westword.

COLLEGE PARTICIPANTS

Ethan Hammerman Sophomore at Brown University

And

Alexa Petersen

Sophomore at Tufts University

Jewish Family Service & Temple Beth El Present

MARTHA FRANKEL Hats & Eyeglasses: A Memoir

A Personal Journey of Gambling Addiction

Thursday, January 6 from 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. At Temple Beth El

A humorous and heartbreaking story of one family’s love affair with gambling told by an entertainment journalist whose work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Details and

Hollywood Life.

Introduced and Facilitated by Dr. Laurel Schwartz, JFS Jewish Family Life Education Coordinator.

Free and open to the public.

To register call Dr. Laurel Schwartz at 203-921-4161 or

LSchwartz@ctjfs.org.

9

Special Occasion?

Sponsor The Shabbat E-nnouncements (sent every week via e-mail)

The Shabbat Announcements (distributed each Shabbat at the Temple)

and the Shabbat-O-Gram (e-mailed every Thursday night)

All three publications for $72

All sponsors will be acknowledged at the

beginning of each of these announcements

and also listed in our bi-monthly Bulletin.

Call Mindy in the office at 322-6901 ext. 301.

PLEASE BE AWARE...

Because of strict confidentiality regulations, Stamford Hospital limits the access that clergy have to patient population lists.

Please help us to help you and your loved ones by contacting the rabbi directly, by voice mail (322-6901 x307) or email (rabbi@tbe.org) when you know of

someone in the hospital.

TORAH FUND

Instead of sending greetings from Hallmark, why not send a beautiful Torah Fund card? You can help celebrate a simcha, extend get-well wishes and send someone special a mazel tov. I like to keep them “on hand” for the convenience of having them in my own home.

What is Torah Fund?

It is a project of Women’s League for Conservative Judaism to benefit the Jewish Theological Seminary in NYC, the Ziegler School in L.A. and the Schechter Institute in Jerusalem. Our Temple has already profited from this wonderful organization. Rabbi Hammerman, Cantor Mordecai, Cantor Jacobson, Rabbi Kalev, Cantor Littman and Hazzan Rabinowitz are all graduates of these institutions.

How much are the cards? $3 a piece or 7 cards for $20

Who do I contact? Suzanne Stone at (203) 866-2273

I will make this transaction as easy as possible for you! I can meet you at the Temple at a time that is convenient for both of us. I can drop them in your mailbox when you send me your check. Remember, if you write a check, you may use that donation as a tax deduction. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Suzanne Stone, Vice President of Torah Fund

It’s MEZUZAH MADNESS

at the Helen Golin Judaica Shop!

10% off all mezuzahs purchased

in January and February*

Regular Hours:

Sundays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesdays from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

For appointments, please call Nancy Mayer

at 203-561-6157

or Steve Lander in the Temple office

at 203-322-6901, ext. 304.

SISTERHOOD SHABBAT

JANUARY 29, 2011

Services begin at 9:30 a.m.

This special service is led by our Sisterhood.

All are welcome!

SAVE THE DATE!!!

SISTERHOOD FASHION SHOW

THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2011

Watch your mail for details...

IS YOUR BAR/BAT MITZVAH SIX MONTHS AWAY?

Visit our Gift Shop to view our large selection of invitation books. Make an appointment with Nancy Mayer at 203-321-1094 and she will guide you through the ordering process. We have all the popular books to choose from: C’est Papier, Encore, Jansson, Checkerboard and more! And we have the BEST DISCOUNTS! We also have Havdalah candles, Sunkist Fruit Gems sold in bulk, tallitot and yarmulkes for guys and girls and gifts. You can order your yarmulkes from us, too. We are a one stop shop for your simcha!

10

RELAUNCH YOUR CAREER @ TBE

A Six-Part Monthly Series

Starting January 24, 2011 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

With Vivian Steir Rabin

Harvard Business School graduate, Vivian Steir Rabin, relaunched herself after a multi-year career break before writing Back on the Career Track with her business partner, Carol Fishman Cohen. She and Carol have presented their return-to-work strategies at more than 100 events, and is regularly quoted in the national press, including TIME, the Wall Street Journal, NPR, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, Money, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Family Circle, and MSNBC.

TBE members: Free/Non-members: $5.00

RSVP to 203-322-6901, ext. 304.

This series is sponsored by Temple Beth El Sisterhood.

ISRAEL AND THE MEDIA

WHAT ARE THE FACTS???

Monday, January 24 at 7:30 p.m. With Adam Weiss

Join us to hear Adam Weiss, the Israeli Shaliach at the JCC, discuss the complex topic of Israel and the media. How accurate are the media accounts of what goes on with Israel? Is the media biased? Are Israel’s accounts totally factual? Where can one go to receive balanced news accounts? Adam will address these issues and more on the 24th. He will provide you with websites and other sources to go to when important events occur and you are looking for balanced reporting.

Adam Weiss was born in Jerusalem to native Israeli parents. His grandparents are Holocaust survivors. Weiss served in the IDF as a paratrooper for three years. He majored in Jewish Studies in Sede Boker and has taught Jewish studies on both the elementary and high school levels.

Adam is not new to bringing Israel to the Diaspora; he volunteered in summer camps in South Africa and Wisconsin. His goal is to strengthen the connection of the Stamford Jewish Community with Israel and to present Israel’s perspective on Jewish themes.

Join us for what promises to be a very stimulating evening of meaningful dialogue. Space is limited, so please reserve a seat by calling 203-322-6901, ext. 306.

MAZEL TOV TO…

Toby and Andy Miller on the birth of a grandson, Jack Elias, born to Susie and David Miller. Barbara and Stan Friedman on the birth of a grandson, Clark Engleman, born to Jocelyn and Cord Chase. Minerva Kweskin on the birth of a great-granddaughter born to Marlene and Mandeep Sandhu. Barbara and Philip Finn on the birth of twin grandchildren, Claire Sylvia and Gabriel David, born to Rachael and Jason Levitt.

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING KIDDUSH

Susan and Edward Bralower

Cheryl Bader-Goldblum and Stephen Goldblum

Allison and Frederic Greenbaum

Robbin Juris and Marc Groz

Nancy and Steven Mayer

Stacye and Stuart Nekritz

Sheryl and Daniel Young

THANK YOU FOR SPONSORING

THE SHABBAT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Susan and Edward Bralower

Cheryl Bader-Goldblum and Stephen Goldblum

Allison and Frederic Greenbaum

Robbin Juris and Marc Groz

Nancy and Steven Mayer

Stacye and Stuart Nekritz

Sheryl and Daniel Young

WE THANK OUR VOLUNTEERS

Rhoda Dember Beth Finchler Roz Finchler

Phyllis Gofstein Sam Kravitz Carol Sander

Barbara Taksel

HONORABLE MENSCHEN Todah Rabah to our Torah readers!

JOIN US!

TBE SISTERHOOD & HADASSAH

TU B’SHEVAT SEDER

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

7:30 p.m. at TBE

Details to follow...

11

*What is Kirtan?

Kirtan is an ancient participatory musical experience emanating from India. Rabbis and Cantors all over the world are increasingly turning to Kirtan to help our people connect with our rich liturgical traditions. Havdalah Kirtan at Beth El will allow us to participate in this musical experience regardless of our level of Hebrew fluency.

Come add your energy and voices to this sacred experience!

No reservations needed · Everyone Welcome

First it was Kirtan Shabbat (with over 150 people attending)

Now experience Kirtan Havdalah for the first time at TBE! Join Jackie Tepper - Robinov and Cantor George Mordecai

and special musical guests as they lead us in...

Kirtan*

at Temple Beth El

Saturday, January 22nd

7:30 p.m.

Havdalah

12

Choose from a diverse selection of Shabbat Services

· Meditative · Traditional · Learners

FEATURING RABBI JILL JACOBS

Scholar – in – Residence*

FOR A COMPLETE SCHEDULE GO TO WWW.TBE.ORG

*Sponsored by Penny and Michael Horowitz in loving memory of Bessie Silver, z’l, and Millie Reiss, z’l.

Delicious FREE Kiddush LUNCH

Everyone Welcome!

Rabbi Jill Jacobs will speak on Friday after Kabbalat Shabbat

Services, Saturday morning and Saturday following lunch.

13

OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, January 11 7:30 p.m.

PROGRAMS FOR

TWO YEAR OLDS & THREE YEAR OLDS

Nature-based curriculum enhanced by our natural elements and cycles and our Garden

Exploration of Jewish culture offering the seeds for establishing a Conservative Jewish identity

Recognizing and acknowledging the differing needs of each family and creating various programs to meet those needs

Viewing children as competent learners and providing a purposive strong child-directed curriculum model

JOIN US FOR OUR

OPEN HOUSE

Tuesday, January 11 7:30 p.m.

BY JANUARY 31, 2011

14

PEW SEATS AVAILABLE!

Are you tired of scrambling for seats when you come to worship at the High Holy Days? There is a solution! Why not purchase the rights to pew seats for you and your family?

Pew seats may be paid over a three year period. For further information, please contact Steve Lander at ext. 304 or execdir@tbe.org.

DEDICATE A PRAYER BOOKDEDICATE A PRAYER BOOK

MAHZOR LEV SHALOMMAHZOR LEV SHALOM

The newly published High Holiday Prayer Book, Mahzor

Lev Shalem, was used for the first time on the High Holidays

to everyone’s satisfaction.

For $50: One prayer book for your personal use or donate one

to the Temple.

For $250: Six prayer books will be donated to the Temple.

For $500: Twelve prayer books will be donated to the Temple.

For $1,000: Twenty-one prayer books will be donated to the

Temple. Four books will be given to your family.

OR HADASHOR HADASH

This very special book was intended to educate and

enlighten; indeed, Or Hadash translates as A New Light. “Its

purpose is to help the reader - no matter of what background -

to understand the siddur and to be able to pray from it with great sincerity and meaning. Or Hadash enables the

worshiper not only to understand the texts, but how to actually

daven (pray with devotion),” said Rabbi Hammerman.

The dedication of this book costs $54.

CHUMASH (BIBLE) to DEDICATECHUMASH (BIBLE) to DEDICATE

The Etz Hayim Chumashim (Bibles) are available for

dedication. Having a simcha? Why not dedicate a Chumash

to honor the occasion? Observing a yahrtzeit? Why not

dedicate a Chumash in memory of your loved one?

The dedication of this book costs $72.

SIM SHALOM SIDDUR for SHABBATSIM SHALOM SIDDUR for SHABBAT

Our Sim Shalom siddurim for Shabbat are available for

dedication.

The dedication of this book costs $36.

SHIVA MINYAN BOOKS AVAILABLESHIVA MINYAN BOOKS AVAILABLE

FOR DEDICATIONFOR DEDICATION

Prayer Books for Shiva Minyans are available for dedication.

The dedication of this book costs $36.

A lovely, personalized book plate will be placed inside

the front cover.

Please call Mindy in the office, 322-6901, ext. 301 or

office@tbe.org, if you would like to dedicate one of these

books.

You are cordially invited to attend...Any Bar or Bat Mitzvah, aufruf, yahrtzeit, baby naming, birthday, anniversary or other family milestone celebrated in our sanctuary at any scheduled service!

Our services are celebrations for the entire community. Each milestone of yours is one we all have a stake in. Each joy is one we all share, each sorrow is one we all want to allay.

If you have a special milestone approaching, let us know so you can share it with your Beth El family. If you simply want to be part of a congregation that laughs, cries and shares life together, join us any week - join us every week!

NO INVITATION REQUIRED

VISIT OUR WEBSITE!

www.tbe.org

Read Rabbi Hammerman’s Shabbat-O-Grams… View our photo albums…

Learn about our upcoming events… Find contact information...

And much, much more!

Come celebrate with us… It’s our 90th Anniversary!!! TBE through the Decades

A special event each month marking our 90th

Some of the celebratory events in the works are…

January 28 - Recognition Shabbat: Recognizing members whose families joined TBE from 1974 - 2000

February 5 - Temple Rock

March 18 - Recognition Shabbat: Recognizing members whose families joined TBE from 2001 - 2011

April 8-10 - Gala Weekend

May - Sisterhood Fashion Show

Interested in helping? Contact Eileen H. Rosner at president@tbe.org.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT TBE

Reawaken, Reimagine, Reboot

Every week at 7:30 p.m.

Hear our new melodies at www.tbe.org.

15

ANSWERS TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE

(on back page)

Down

1.Hammerman

2. Havdalah

4. Ninety

5. Mussaf

7. Rose Rosner

8. Prospect Street

10. Alberto

14 Seventythree

Across

3. Amazng

6. Guitar

8. Pearlman

9. Shorashim

11. Rabinowitz

12. Helen Golin

13. Prayer

The deadline

for the MARCH/APRIL 2011

issue of the Temple Bulletin will be

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

WE ARE GRATEFUL

FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

THANK YOU FOR DEDICATING

AN “ETZ HAYIM CHUMASH”

In memory of… Gerty G. Hayworth, z’l, by Karen, Rich & Geoff Hainbach

AN “OR HADASH” SIDDUR

In honor of… Rabbi Joshua & Mara Hammerman on the occasion of Rebecca becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Julie & Leonard Rakowitz In memory of… Larry Pollack, z’l, by Matthew Wunder

A “MAHZOR LEV SHALEM”

In loving memory of… George Freedberg, z’l, by Francine & Robert Plansky

Paula Cohen, z’l, by Barbara Jacobs & Ken Cohen

Morry Jacobs, z’l, by Barbara Jacobs & Ken Cohen In honor of... Leslie & Herb Horowitz on their 64th wedding anniversary by Carol & Irv Horowitz & Family

Eileen H. Rosner by Barbara Jacobs & Ken Cohen

Al Treidel by Barbara Jacobs & Ken Cohen

Steven Lander by Barbara Jacobs & Ken Cohen

Leslie & Herb Horowitz by Barbara Jacobs & Ken Cohen

A LEAF ON THE TREE OF LIFE

In honor of… Joseph Chimes becoming a Bar Mitzvah by the Chimes Family

RABBI JOSHUA HAMMERMAN MITZVAH FUND In honor of… In appreciation by Burt Piaser

Jenna becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Susan & Mark Plotzky

Brett Mayer becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Rebecca Rakowitz CANTOR GEORGE MORDECAI MITZVAH FUND In honor of… Jenna becoming a Bat Mitzvah and Cantor Mordecai’s first Bat Mitzvah at TBE by Susan & Mark Plotzky

In memory of… Eve Doctor, z’l, by Susan & Martin Clarke

MEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of… Eve Kaplin, z’l, by Elaine Kaplin

In honor of… Elaine Kaplin by Gail & David Kaplin

FRANK AND ROSE ROSNER MEMORIAL FUND In honor of… Steven Lander on the occasion of Jenny becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Susan & Mark Plotzky

Eileen Rosner by Linda Hempel & Keith Braun

In memory of… Robert Terk, z’l, by Susan & Mark Plotzky

Thelma Liszt, z’l, by Eileen H. Rosner

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In honor of… Judy Aronin, Mara Hammerman, Carol & Allen Krim, Bracha Moshe, Al Treidel & Dana Weinberg on the occasion of Jenna becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Susan & Mark Plotzky KIDDUSH FUND

In memory of… Eve Doctor, z’l, by Rhonna & Brian Rogol

George Freedberg, z’l, by Rhonna & Brian Rogol

BETH EL CARES In honor of… Samuel Schulman becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Jennifer & Harris Meth

A speedy recovery for Todd by Michele & Scott Piskin

In memory of… Robert Terk, z’l, by Jennifer & Harris Meth

YOUTH FUND In memory of… Zelda Solomon by Susan & Leonard Mark

16

REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES

PROJECT EZRA

Would you like to perform a mitzvah that is right at the heart of our Temple? Join the Project Ezra team that delivers pre-shiva meals to bereaved members of our Temple. Participating is easy and so very rewarding.

To learn more, contact Joy Katz at 329-3359 or joyakatz@yahoo.com.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING

Adult Education Programs

Beth El Cares

Beth El Seniors

Camp Scholarship Fund

Cantor George Mordecai Mitzvah Fund

Frank & Rose Rosner Memorial Fund (maintenance)

General Fund

Hazzan Sidney Rabinowitz Mitzvah Fund

High Holy Day Appeal

Kiddush Fund

Men’s Club Scholarship Fund

Prayer Book Fund

Project Ezra

Rabbi Joshua Hammerman’s Mitzvah Fund

Religious School Fund

Youth Programs

Joanne & Marshall Goldberg ................. RUTH ABRAMS Irene Karas ............................ ARKADY ALPEROVICH Gloria & Seymour Baum......................... SARAH BAUM Maddy Shapiro ................................ MORRIS BELITZ Sabrina & Daniel Benjamin ........... MARTIN BENJAMIN

Barbara & Allen Shanen ....................... MAX BENNETT Neva Bennett ................................. MEYER BENNETT Marcia & Mark Staines & Family ... HANNAH BRESSLOUR Muriel Siskind .................................... STELLA BRODY Jeffrey Cohen .................................. DONALD COHEN Stephen Cohen ................................. ROBERT COHEN Elizabeth Libner .............................. LILYAN DONNER Barbara & Ed Drotman ..................... RUTH DROTMAN Lois Hofshi .................. PEARL & BENJAMIN ELLMAN Barbara & Joe Field .......................... DOROTHY FIELD Barbara & Joe Field ............. CELIA & GEORGE FREED Irene Karas ............................ HERMAN GAVRONSKY Amy Rosenberg ............................ NORMAN GEISLER Fran & Gerry Ginsburg ........... NATHANIEL GINSBURG Elaine Erichson ........................... BETTY GREENBERG Jerry Rich ................................. BETTY GREENSTEIN Carol & Willy Sander ............... MILDRED GROSSMAN Beth & Jerry Cooper & Family................ JEROME HERZ Susan & Larry Holzman ................. SYLVIA HOLZMAN Muriel Novack ............................ MARION JACOBSON Ilene & Jim Locker & Family ................ YALE KWESKIN Norma & Milton Mann............................ LAURA MANN Laura Markowitz ........................ DAVID MARKOWITZ Sandy Oberhand ..................................... OTTO MARX Myra & Arthur Harrison ............ HAROLD NATHANSON Violet Tehrani .................................... RAHIM NEMAN Sari & Alan Jaffe ................................... DAVID JAFFE Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz & Family .............. DAVID JAFFE Eileen Nemoitin ....................... BERNARD NEMOITIN Roset Hendizadeh & Family ................. RAHIM NEMAN Andrea & Eric Bass ........................ ARTHUR NEWMAN David Oberhand............................ CELIA OBERHAND Ann Pearce ................................... ROSE SACHWALD Claire Redniss ................................ ESTHER REDNISS Penny & Michael Horowitz ................... SAMUEL REISS Jerry Rich ......................................... MAURICE RICH Bunny & Stan Rosen ......................... LILLIAN ROSEN Rosalea & Dick Fisher .................. MILDRED SANDLER Susan & Carl Shapiro & Family ........ IRVING SHAPIRO Claire Redniss ................................ OSCAR SHULMAN Barbara & Marvin Gold ........................... MOE SEIGEL Jeff, Joanna & Lee Shapes ...................... LEO SHAPES Muriel Siskind ....................................... LEE SISKIND Stuart Sobel .......................................... FRED SOBEL Magida Family ..........................................AL SOLOVE Mary Weber ............................... HERMAN STOLMAN Violet, Alex & Cyrus Tehrani .... MIRZA BABA TEHRANI Claire Redniss ..................................... SARA WALTER Phyllis & Harvey Walzer ................... DUSTIN WALZER Seymour Weinstein ................... ADOLPH WEINSTEIN Joan & Larry Wexler ............................ FRED WEXLER Nancy Wolfson & Family ................. JAMES WOLFSON

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR

CONTRIBUTIONS IN MEMORY OF:

ZELDA SOLOMON, z’l Evelyne & David Klein, Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz & Parry Berkowitz, Susan & Martin Clarke, Evelyn & Bruce Kahn, Beverly & David Stein, Loralee & Philip Granowitz SHERRY BRODER, z’l Devra Jaffe-Berkowitz & Parry Berkowitz, Susan Wise HELENE HEMPEL, z’l Denise & David Greenman EVE DOCTOR, z’l Evelyn & Bruce Kahn, Roni & Allan Lang GEORGE FREEDBERG, z’l Evelyn & Bruce Kahn ROBERT TERK, z’l Elissa & James Hyman

WE MOURN THE PASSING OF…

LARRY POLLACK, father of Michael Pollack MOLLY MALEN, mother of Scott Malen

MARTIN MELTZER, father of Tammy Meltzer SYLVIA BIENSTOCK, mother of Susan Friedman

17

CELEBRATING A SPECIAL EVENT? COMMEMORATING A YAHRTZEIT?

Please consider sponsoring a Kiddush, following Shabbat Services, or an Oneg Shabbat, following our Friday evening services. Contact Steven Lander in the office for all of the new reasonably priced Kiddush options at 322-6901, ext. 304 or execdir@tbe.org.

For information about any of the sponsorship opportunities listed above, please call Steven Lander at ext. 304.

MEMORIAL PLAQUES

Inscribe the names of your loved ones on a plaque for our Chapel wall along with a light to commemorate their yahrtzeit and yizkor observances throughout the year.

Please contact Mindy at 322-6901, ext. 301 for further information.

TREE OF LIFE

A beautiful way to commemorate a special occasion is to purchase a “leaf” on our beautiful “Tree of Life” sculpture adorning our Temple lobby. There are many more leaves available for your own personal inscriptions.

The following categories are still available: Triple Chai $5,400 Guardians of the Temple $1,000 Silver Leaves - Gold Border $750 Silver Leaves $250

Please contact Mindy in the Temple office at 322-6901, ext. 301 or office@tbe.org.

INFORMATION FOR YOU…

When making a donation in honor of or in memory of

someone, an acknowledgement will be mailed to the

designee for donations of $10 or more. Donations of less

than $10 will be acknowledged only in the Bulletin.

All donations will be published in the Bulletin unless you

state that you wish to be anonymous.

ATTENTION PARENTS

OF COLLEGE FRESHMEN

Rabbi Hammerman would like to stay in touch

with your child while he/she is away at college.

Please send his/her e-mail address to Ellen in the

Temple office at: templesec@tbe.org.

Thank you!

A Compromised Generation:

The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children

Meet Vicki Kobliner, MS RD, contributing author Sunday February 13 at 9:30 a.m.

A Compromised Generation reveals how seemingly benign elements of American culture are making millions of children chronically ill, disabled, or dysfunctional. Children are being diagnosed with illnesses such as autism, asthma, allergies, and ADHD at a breathtaking rate. Vicki reveals how environmental factors, specific American lifestyles, and pharmaceutical over-usage are at the root of the epidemic, and offers advice on how it can be reversed. “A Compromised Generation is a thorough and gripping account of the new reality for millions of children and their families. Vicki, an integrative dietitian, works with children and adults suffering from seemingly unrelated illnesses that in reality stem from common causes. She explains how environmental insults have compromised the health and future of an entire generation and also provides well-researched strategies aimed at prevention. “A Compromised Generation is a must read for protecting our children.” -- Deirdre Imus, president of the Deirdre Imus Environmental Center for Pediatric Oncology. Vicki Kobliner, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian with extensive experience using diet, nutritional therapy and lifestyle changes to help children and adults with allergies, asthma, ADHD, autism and other chronic illnesses. A book signing will follow the presentation. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

18

19

One-On-One Tutoring Audrey Heller

20 Joan Road Stamford, Connecticut 06905

203-322-3861

CERTIFIED TEACHER -- 20+ YEARS EXPERIENCE SAT PREPARATION

STUDY SKILLS

ACH TESTS

SSAT-ISEE

GED

TOEFL

ACT

ESSAYS

Alterations on Men’s

And Women’s Clothes

Debbie Soifer

203-348-4475

Debbie’s

PARENTS!

HELP IS HERE FOR YOUR STUDENTS!

italMath Learning Center

Prof. Vitaly Drucker, PhD

Comprehensive Mathematics Program from Basic Math to AP Calculus for Grades K - 12

One-On-One Instruction

Evening and weekend hours available

FIRST SESSION IS FREE!

Call (203) 327-1332 vdrucker@optonline.net www.mathtutor101.com Stamford resident and member of Temple Beth El since 1989

STUDIO A PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

203-661-3393 cell: 914-629-2204 fcanpolat@aol.com studioadigital.com

Experience working with TBE for over 20 years. Ask your friends!

METROGUARD security service provider for

TEMPLE BETH EL

Residential Keyholding

Residential Security Service

Security Alarm Response 800-495-0400

info@metroguardinc.com

www.metroguardinc.com

Please note: The appearance of an advertisement does not

constitute an endorsement of their kashrut.

20

ALSO

21

SUPERSOL KOSHER SUPERMARKETS

1066 WILMOT ROAD

SCARSDALE, NEW YORK 10583 Phone: 914-472-2240 Fax: 914-472-2215 Glatt Kosher Meats, poultry, Prepared Foods,

Grocery, Dairy, Frozen, Bakery... CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS DAILY DELIVERY TO STAMFORD

UNDER THE RABBINICAL SUPERVISION oF tHE va’ad Harabonim oF QuEEns

BETH TORAH KOSHER CATERERS

Glatt Kosher Custom Catering

Catering for all occasions, on-premises or off-premises at location of your choice.

American, Middle Eastern & International foods.

China, Silver, Linens, Waiters & Bartenders

106-06 Queens Blvd.

Forest Hills, NY 11375

Phone: (718) 261-4775

Fax: (718) 261-4607

For information or to schedule your visit: 203.275.8448 admissions@jhsct.org www.jhsct.org

Accepting Applications Now

2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Directly adjacent to the Town of Fairfield in the newly renovated educational facilities of Congregation B’nai Israel

22

23

Attention Temple Beth El Congregant and CL&P Customer:

How would you like to donate $75.00 to TBE and be part of Connecticut’s best value: The Home Energy Solutions (HES) Program?

Did you know that through the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund, because you are a CL&P customer, you can receive all the following services?

A HES assessment is a complete energy service performed by HE-Energy Solutions LLC, certified professionals. It includes the following:

·The installation of up to 25 compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulbs - specialty and standard.

·Sealing of wasteful drafts and air leaks. ·Windows and Doors will be assessed - v-seal and weather stripping provided where

necessary. ·Water saving strategies - replacement to low flow showerheads and faucet aerators. ·Kill-a-Watt - a household energy monitor- a $25 value, yours, FREE. ·Pipe Insulation - provided if necessary. ·Inspection of attic, floor and wall insulation. ·Hundreds of dollars of additional rebates that you may qualify for.

This service is valued at over $700 and is available to you as a CL&P customer for the low cost of $75, which we will donate, in your name, to Temple Beth El.

The Home Energy Solutions is one of the innovative programs supported by the Connecticut Energy Efficiency Fund and administered by CL&P and UI.

Sign up today and start saving.

Please call Vivian at 203.307.5395 HE-Energy Solutions LLC, an approved CL&P HES vendor provider, and use reference code Tzedakah to start saving today.

HE-Energy Solutions LLC 144 Barnum Avenue, Stratford, CT 06614 · 203.307.5395

24

Down

1. He started Tot Shabbat at TBE

2. The service at the end of Shabbat

4. The age of our TBE congregation

5. This service comes at the end of Shabbat morning

service

7. The Rose Rosner Award was named for this person

8. The original TBE building stood on this street

10. The name of our maintenance supervisor

14. The year we moved into our present location

(last two digits)

Non-Profit

U.S. POSTAGE PAID

STAMFORD, CT PERMIT NO. 42

JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2011

TEMPLE BETH EL 350 Roxbury Road Stamford, CT 06902

4

1

3

14

13

12

2

9

5

7

8

6

11

10

Across

3. Steve Lander’s license plate

6. Cantor Mordecai plays this

8. Name of the rabbi whose portrait is in the

TBE library

9. Name of TBE’s new early childhood center

11. He was our cantor for 30 years

12. TBE Gift Shop is named for this person

13. The Shema is one

ANSWERS ON PAGE 15