BulletinFEBRUARY 2014 VOLUME 90 ISSUE 6

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

4SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

4From Rabbi Holtz’s StudyFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7 6:00pm Family Shabbat Dinner by reservation only 7:00pm Family Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service

11:00am Jackson Freiman, son of Scott Freiman and Allison Fine will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service with Torah Reading

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Service 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service

11:00am Geoffrey Brann, son of John Brann and Marilyn Shapiro, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, MARCH 1 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Amelia Gross, daughter of Benjamin and Diane Gross, and Cydney Wilson, daughter of Steven and Jamie Wilson, will be called to the Torah as B’not Mitzvah

Even if you have never been to Israel, you have most likely participated in tree planting. At some point in your life you have been either the giver or the recipi-ent (or both!) of tree certificates from the Jewish National Fund (JNF) declaring that a tree has been planted in Israel in honor of a special occasion. It is a tangi-ble connection between us and the land, even across great distances.

This summer, I’d like you to think about shrinking that distance. Actually, elimi-nating it altogether. I invite you to join TBA on a remarkable journey to the past and present of Israel. We’re leaving Sunday, August 17, returning on Thurs-day morning, August 28. We will see all of the highlights, and also some unusual sites. There are actually two groups going at the same time, and you are welcome on either. One is aimed primar-ily at first-timers, and will include a bar mitzvah service at the Wall. The other is designed for adult returnees.

All of the details are elsewhere in the Bulletin, but of course, I’d love to talk to you about it.

I promise you that it will be an incredible experience. The summer is the perfect time to go: we’re guaranteed good weather, and lots of daylight means we can see more each day. A trip to Israel is not a vacation; it is a transformative event, and travelling with your congre-gational family makes it even better. I’ve got the testimonials from congregants who’ve travelled with me to prove it! If you’ve never considered a trip to Israel, think about this one. If you’ve been waiting for the right trip, this is it! And of course, feel free to call me with questions. I’m looking forward to travel-ling with you.

Peace and blessings, Rabbi David Holtz

Dear Friends,

Just a few weeks ago, we celebrated Tu b’Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. It’s always a bit odd here in the Northeast to be thinking about tree planting in January, but in the land of Israel spring is just around the corner. And in Israel, they are beginning to plant.

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Temple Beth Abraham25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY 10591Tel: 631-1770 Fax: 631-7872 www.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 Pamela Barkley pbarkley@tba-ny.org ext. 22Rabbi Emeritus Dr. Paul SiegelYouth Director Zachary Bronstein youthgroup@tba-ny.org

Office StaffBookkeeper Maggie Lissy bookkeeper@tba-ny.org ext. 14Facilities Supervisor Larry Murray lmurray@tba-ny.org ext. 25Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia jaime@tba-ny.org ext. 26Clergy Coordinator clergyassistant@tba-ny.org ext. 10

Office VolunteersMelissa Baer Librarian, Beulah TishelmanJoan Fine

TBA Board of TrusteesOfficers

President Liza KarstenFirst Vice President Dave PomeranzSecond Vice President Gayle AaronSecretary Marla PeersTreasurer Leonard Hyman

Committee ChairsAdult Education Risa SwerseyBoard of Education Mark PolisarBoard of Education Jen GreenspoonCaring Dave PomeranzFinance Len HymanFundraising and Development Jennifer SchwartzHouse Neil BrucknerIsrael Marla PeersMember Services Loren RatnerMember Services Meredith SiegelRitual Herb BaerTikkun Olam Phyllis LearyTikkun Olam Kimberly Marcus

TrusteesAlan Berkson Jodie Lane Rick MisrokKaren Filler Lori Kaufman Mel SavitchDavid Greenspoon Glenn Markowitz Jamie Wilson

TORAH READING February 7-8 T’tzaveh Exodus 27:20-30:10February 14-15 Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35February 21-22 Vayak’heil Exodus 35:1-38:20February 28-March 1 P’kudei/Shabbat Shekalim Exodus 38:21-40:38 CANDLE LIGHTING Friday, February 7 5:03pmFriday, February 14 5:11pmFriday, February 21 5:20pmFriday, February 28 5:28pm

Notes from Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg 4

Shalom!

In her article “Even Moses Needed A Voice” Shelly Christens-en, MA wrote:

Centuries ago, the Jewish people followed a powerful leader from Egypt into the wilderness and a new future. Little did they know that without G-d’s inclusion, Moses might never have been chosen.

In Shemot (Exodus 4:11) when G-d spoke to Moses and told him that he would lead his People out of Egypt, Moses replied that he could not accept this role for he was slow of speech and heavy of tongue. Moses’ self-assessment caused G-d to be angry and G-d said: “Who made man’s mouth? Or who makes one mute, or deaf or seeing or blind. Isn’t it I, G-d?”

G-d made it possible for Moses to fulfill his destiny by providing Aaron to speak for Moses. It was, in fact, a way of leveling the playing field or providing an accommodation. Moses could now do the work that G-d had commanded him to do. He would survive many more tests of faith and strength to lead His People.

February is Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month and it is our responsibility to look around us and see if we have leveled the playing field and provided accom-modations for those in our community who live with disabilities of any kind.

Rabbi Holtz has been talking about making TBA handicapped accessible since his arrival. With thanks to those who supported the project financially and the vision of Gerry Siegel and the House Committee the first project was to make the main hallway and bathrooms accessible to all. The water fountain was recessed into the wall and the bathrooms completely revamped to accommo-date those in wheelchairs or using walkers. Then 2 years ago with thanks to the Cohen family and the vision of the Sanctuary Renovation Committee we com-pletely gutted the Sanctuary to make it accessible to all. At the very first Bar Mitzvah held in our new space we were able to welcome the grandfather, confined to a wheelchair, easily to the bima using our new ramp. We also installed a t-coil hearing assistance system and I would love to hear from those who are finding it helpful.

Pam Barkley’s vision for the education of our children includes all. Depending on the needs of our students she has created both contained and inclusion class-rooms for both Judaic and Hebrew studies. There are special needs teachers as well as our teens who act as aides for those who need some support in a typical classroom setting. It is amazing to see these programs first hand as all of our children can be a part of our community at any level and receive the education that we all want for them.

During Jewish Disabilities Awareness Month (JDAM) I would encourage you to mark your calendars for Thursday, February 6 which is Jewish Disabilities Advo-cacy Day in Washington, DC and to help in the fight for those who can’t neces-sarily fight for themselves. As well I would encourage you to read the JDAM Reads book choice this year, “Hope Will Find You,” by Rabbi Naomi Levy and then join in a webinar discussion on February 20 (you can register on the PJ Library website).

I am very proud of TBA and all that we have done to ensure that everyone feels welcome.

L’shalom, Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg

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And just like last year, it can all be ordered ONLINE!

Mishloach Manot are traditional gift baskets of food and small toys that are sent to family and friends to celebrate the joyousness of Purim.

Last year’s online ordering system received rave reviews so once again, you can send Mishloach Manot greetings online with your credit card! By now, you should al-ready have received an email from us giving you a personal login code and directing you to TBA.Happypu-rim.com. If you do not receive this email by the first week of February, please call the office at 631-1770 and we will get you your code immediately.

All proceeds from this Mishloach Manot program will go to the Kate and Harry Pincus Fund, which provides Religious School tuition assistance to all families at TBA who are in need. Last year we donated approximately $9,000.00 to the Fund.

Please make sure you place your order by Wednesday, March 5. Baskets and scrolls will be distributed on Purim Eve, Saturday March 15. They will also be distributed through Religious School the following week.

If you have any questions, please contact me, Pam Barkley at pbarkley@tba-ny.org or 631-1770 ext 22.

Pamela Joy Barkley, Director of Education

From the Director of Education 4

Pamela Barkley

Mishloach Manot are just a few clicks away!

TBA WILL BE CLOSEDMonday, February 17 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSEDStarting Sunday, February 16 through Sunday, February 23 in observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday period. Classes will resume on Monday, February 24.

family shabbat dinner

FRIDAY, March 7 aT 6:00pm

Family Shabbat SERVICE,

including 4th Grade Service, 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, March 3.

MARCH 7, 2014Family Shabbat Dinner

Adults $14.00; Children 2-12 $8.00

number of chicken dinners: adult child

number of pasta dinners: adult child

name

phone

amount of check enclosed

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The Whole Megillah!We are looking for volunteers to

learn part of the megillah to chant on Sunday, March 16. Cantor Margot

will provide the text and a CD for easy learning. If you are interested please

contact Cantor Margot at cantor@tba-ny.org!

Sign up. Deadline is Fast Approaching!

New Children’s Library BooksA Hen for Izzy Pippik by Aubrey Davis

Rifka Takes a Bow by Betty Rosenberg Perlov

Chicken Soup by Heart by Esther Hershenhorn

Bear Feels Sick by Karma Wilson

On Noah’s Ark by Jan Brett

Join us for

Girl Scout Shabbat

March 9 Christ Church (Tarrytown) 10:00am or Sacred Heart

(Hartsdale) 7:00pm

March 14 TBA 7:30pm

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.

As well there is a wonderful display of the history of Jewish American Women and their impact in every

aspect of life.

If you are a Girl Scout and would like to join us please contact Cantor Goldberg at 631-1770 extension 11

or cantor@tba-ny.org to make arrangements.

TBA SKI DAY 2014Thursday March 6th

Meet at TBA 6:30amContact Lee Parker and sign up now.

Windham or Hunter (to be deturmined)

Don’t miss the fun!

Join us August 17-28 if:

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TBA PURIM SHPIELBILL 2014Purchase an Ad for West Shushan ShpielHonor your favorite Purim Shpiel Cast Member, and help supplement

the Purim budget to ensure proper sound and accompanimentAVAILABLE 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 design an ad for you if you supply the words

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

Attention: 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, 2014

$ 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”

Not sure what to wear for Purim??Not thinking of wearing a costume at all?Why not be part of West Shushan

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 West Shushan Shpiel t-shirt to the entire congregation again.

Get ‘em before they’re Gone!west shushan

shpiel

2014

✃Orders must be received by February 24, 2014

• 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 Marilyn Harris at mbh21@verizon.net

✁ ✁Order Form

DEADLINE FOR ADS: FEBRUARy 19, 2014

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T H A N K Y O U

Tikkun Olam 4

VOLUNTEER FOR COC DINNER!

Thursday, March 6 4:30-6:30pm

TBA is Cooking for Seniors at the COC! Help us feed about 50 Senior Citizens. We will

need chicken, salad, bread, desserts, drinks and more. We also need help settting up,

serving and/or cleaning up.

Community Opportunity Center (COC) 105 Wildey Street, Tarrytown

For more information and to volunteer, please contact: Michelle Missry Marshall at 631-1770

or tikkunolam@tba-ny.org.

Thank you!

TBA’s Alternative Gift Guide is available at www.tba-ny.org Experience the joy of giving

to others in need. Please go to the Tikkun Olam page or contact tikkunolam@tba-ny.org

and we will send you one.

TBA donors make Light One Candle a great success!Donors are in no particular order. If we missed you we are sorry and please let us know. If we spelled your name wrong, we are sorry and please let us know. Thank you!!

The Edlesons, Natalie Smith & Family, Scott Freiman & Alison Fine, Yukiko Hanes, Robin & Arielle Kolodzinski, Marion & Bob Zinman, Claudio Kolodzinski, Cantor Margot, Barry & Tamir Goldberg, Jane Rubin, Monroe Weg, In honor of Amanda Zeldes from Grandpa, In honor of Amanda Zeldes, Justin Arrick, Scott & Stacey Ziluck, Eric Brown & Maria Brown, The Bruckners, The Biolos Family, The Kratz Family, The Gross Family, Jane Silverman, Meredith Siegel, Sharon Delevie, Olga Prince, Beth Propper, Nancy & Marc Soloman, Tammy Serbee, The Nienaltow Family, The Peers Family, The Povman Family, The Leary Family, The Gleit/Marcus Family, The Ratner-Levy Family, The Berliner

Family, In Honor of Amanda Zeldes, The Marquesano Family, The Boritz Family, Jessica Arrick, The Greenspoon Family, Lin & Peter Bermas, Steve & Roberta Rothkin, Tammy, Jay, Sam & Justin S. Family, Marilyn & Bob Harris, Linda Shulman, Michael Sonkin, Ruda & Marvin Klein and The Baer Family, Andrea White, Jim Goldsmith, Jenny Libien, Ilana Brown, The Barkley Family, Jennifer Molinoff, Amy and Brian Friedman, The Wilson Family, The Agdern Family, The Cohen Family, The Deutsch Family, The Gur Family, The Kasoff Family, Gail Mendell, The Paul Family, The Pillinger Family, The Rubin Family, Mark Stein & Ilona Marsh, The Weitzner Tygard Family, Jennifer Schwartz and Stuart & Anita Skolnick.

Your donation of $20.00 PLUS the $5.00 paid by the families for each card resulted in a $25.00 gift card that they used to shop at The Nu Toy Store on Main St. in Tarrytown. The parents had a great time shopping for their children and Angel, the store owner, made sure there were plenty of wonderful affordable toys available.

Thank you to the volunteers who wrapped gifts: Tess Weitzner, Judy Tygard, Stephanie Paul and Phyllis Leary.

It was really great to be able to watch parents buying the gifts for their own children. They were happy and smiling and you could feel how excited they were. Thank you TBA. You rock!

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Looking for a way to do good? “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 tikkunolam@tba-ny.org or 914-631-1770.

Crafts for a CauseOur meeting will be on Friday, February 7 in Ardsley, NY. 10:30am -12:00 noon

It’s such fun to knit. We make beautiful things for various causes and at the same time have fun

knitting together. We have the supplies. Any donations of yarn and knitting needles are always appreciated.

Questions? Please RSVP to Joyce Licker, CraftsforaCause@tba-ny.org, for the address.

Support the Food Bank of Westchester

In order to streamline our ongoing food donations, we will now offer designated times when food will be collected throughout the year. During off times, donations can still be brought to the Food Pantry at the Christ Church at 43 South Broadway

in Tarrytown, and left in their lobby. The cart will no longer be housed in the TBA Coat Room, so that we can free up space for actual coats (and other timely collections). Thank you for your donations and support.

Any questions? Contact tikkunolam@tba-ny.com or 914-631-1770.

UPCOMING… A Breakfast Run date will be coming soon. We’ll keep you posted.

Join us for another year of excitement,fun and laughter at TBA’s Annual

PURIM dinnerAND Shpiel-A-Long!

Saturday, March 15, 20146:00pm Dinner

7:00pm Services & ShpielAdults: $14.00; Children 2-12: $8.00

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, March 3.

Purim Dinner MARCH 15Adults $14.00; Children 2-12 $8.00

number of chicken dinners: adult child

number of pasta dinners: adult child

name

phone

amount of check enclosed

west shushan shpiel

2014

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SAVE THE DATES

Tikkun Olam Meeting Sunday, March 2, 9:00am-10:00am in the Library

Blood Drive Sunday March 18, 8:30am - 2:00pm

Senior Luncheon with Hebrew Home at TBA Sunday May 4, 12:00 noon Volunteers will be needed!

Rabbi Israel Dresner will speak at TBA Sunday, May 18, time and more information to come http://www.thejewishweek.com/arts/film/rabbi_was_freedom_rider

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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 in at any point in the cycle. Saturdays at 9:00am during Conservative Services.

Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pmBeginners gather at TBA to play Mah Jongg on Mondays. Email adulted@tba-ny.org to ensure there are enough players.

Movie Mavens: February 8, 7:00pm Someone to Run With 17-year-old Assaf has to find the owner of a lost dog that’s been haunting the streets of Jerusalem. The dog belongs to Tamar, a teen-age girl who has come to Jerusalem to rescue her brother from the “wrong” crowd. As their stories unite, we learn about growing up, overcoming fear, the meaning of friendship, and finding love. Hebrew with English subtitles; Not Rated, B&K Film Prod., 2006, 118 min. Free for members, non-members $5.00 to offset cost of refreshments. Coffee and Dessert served. Call the Temple office at (914) 631-1770 or email adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP.

Jewish Yoga: February 23, 4:00-5:30pmKindle Your Inner Light in the Darkness of Winter This gentle Jewish yoga will help you slow down, turn “inward,” and open and nourish the inner light of your body, mind, heart and spirit. Exploring Purim themes will help to bring you greater clarity and joy, bringing you closer to your truths and your divine light within. Workshop led by Susan Kronish Grotenstein, RYT, Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher, Graduate of the Institute for Jewish Spiritual-ity Yoga Training. No prior yoga experience necessary. All are wel-come. Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle, if you have them.Workshop Fee: (pre-payment required) $18.00 (member) $22.00 (non-member). A minimum number of participants is required to run this program. Please register with the Temple Beth Abraham office at 914 631-1770. Checks should be made payable to “Temple Beth Abraham” and mailed to 25 Leroy Avenue, Tarrytown, NY 10591

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Women’s Circle: February 28, 5:45pm Ends in time for Reform Shabbat services at 7:30pm Celebrate, study and explore Jewish Women’s issues. You do not have to read or prepare in advance. Life experience is the only tool you’ll need. Members and Non-members welcome. Please call the office or email adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP.

Westchester Adult Jewish Education at Temple Beth Abraham Torah on One Foot: Content, Structure & Sources of the Jewish BibleBeginning on March 11 Biblical Scholar Rabbi Molly Karp will provide an overview of the books that comprise the Jewish Bible including an introduction to modern-day theories about who wrote it. For more information call WAJE Director Nina Luban at 914-328-7001, ext. 704 or email her at waje@wjcouncil.org.

Book Club: March 14, 10:00amFree Spirit by Joshua SafranAn Unforgettable Journey Through an Unconventional ChildhoodWhen Joshua Safran was four years old, his mother—determined to protect him from the threats of nuclear war and Ronald Reagan—took to the open road with her young son, leaving the San Francisco countercultural scene behind. Together they embarked on a journey to find a utopia they could call home. Encountering a cast of strange and humorous characters along the way, Joshua spends his early years living in a series of makeshift homes, including shacks, teepees, buses, and a lean-to on a stump. Throughout it all, Joshua yearns for a “normal” life, but when he finally reenters society through school, he finds “America” a difficult and confusing place. Eventually, Joshua finds the strength to fight back against his tormentors, and helps his mother find peace. It is also a journey of the spirit, as he reconnects with his Jewish roots; a tale of overcoming adversity; and a captivating read about a childhood unlike any other. Suggested donation for non-members $2.00. Call the Temple office at (914) 631-1770 or email adulted@tba-ny.org to RSVP. Jewish Cultural Festival: March 30-April 10. Rivertown Jewish Consortium’s 2nd annual festival events take place at area synagogues and JCC on the Hudson. The Tzedek Youth Choir will be performing at Temple Beth Abraham on April 1 at 7:00pm.

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Donations 4December donations

Adult EdRobert and Ellen Stone

Building FundAlan Schramm and Ann Adenbaum in loving memory of David Adenbaum and Alex AdenbaumAlan Schramm and Ann Adenbaum in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinLeonard and Judith Hyman in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinMarvin and Ruda Klein in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinRoni Beth Tower and David P. Griff in loving memory of Vic Weinstein

Cantor’s Discretionary FundAlan Schramm and Ann Adenbaum in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinGilbert and Thelma Bergsman in loving memory of Maurice BergsmanMax Black Foundation in honor of Ben Fein’s Bar MitzvahPeter and Hillari Boritz in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Harrison BoritzClaudio and Celine Edber in loving memory of Evelyn HilliardBetty Kaplan in honor of the baby naming of Alexa Mae HaaseBecky Selinger in honor of Cantor Margot’s hard work, time, and dedication in preparing for Chloe’s Bat MitzvahGerald Siegel in honor of his great grandson’s bris

Conserative Kiddush FundBarry and Jane Agdern in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinNeil and Wendy Bruckner in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinLeonard and Lucille Rosen in loving memory of Vic Weinstein

Endowment FundGlenn and Lori Kaufman in honor of Benjamin’s Bar MitzvahMichael Zeldes in recognition of and to thank Rabbi David for his help with Amanda’s Bat MitzvahMichael Zeldes in honor of Marie Rothschild with Best Wishes at ChanukahMichael Zeldes in honor of Mr. Herbert RothschildMichael Zeldes in honor of Cantor Margot’s guidance throughout Amanda’s Bat Mitzvah preparations and for the beautiful ceremony

Library FundHoward and Honey Sackelman in loving memory of Morris Goldberg, Morris Sackelman, and Erin Angstreich

Pincus FundDennis J. Donovan in loving memory of Vic Weinstein

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundAlan Schramm and Ann Adenbaum in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinMax Black Foundation in honor of Ben Fein’s Bar MitzvahPeter and Hillari Boritz in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Harrison Boritz. Thank you, RabbiHarry and Shirley Cooper in loving memory of Fannie HamburgerBarrie Doctor with gratitudeClaudio and Celine Edber in loving memory of Evelyn Hilliard

Steven and Laura Finkel in honor of Rabbi Holtz’s help and supportHarold and Lori GrossBenjamin and Diane Gross in loving memory of Michelle FrankBecky Selinger in honor of Chloe’s Bat Mitzvah and to thank Rabbi Holtz for all that went into it

Restoration AccountGary and Farron Roboff in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinJerald and Gayle Seti in loving memory of Vic Weinstein

Temple FundSusan Bannon in loving memory of Nat EpsteinMax Black Foundation in honor of Ben Fein’s Bar MitzvahElliott and Susan Cohan in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinLaura Dann and Franklin Kaiman in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinStephen and Marion Feigenbaum in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinRobert and Eva Fischer in loving memory of Lisa GrubelJames Fowler and Susan WeinsteinRachel Forman and Boaz Avital in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinJonathan Gleit and Kimberly Marcus in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinBruce and Deena Goldsmith in loving memory of Sylvia GelberJacqueline Gould in loving memory of Evelyn HilliardStuart and Arlene Kolbert in loving memory of Eleanor Barrett and Stanley KolbertHoward Kuflik in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinJudith Lee in loving memory of Yetta and Alexander HandelmanMimi and Jules Leibman in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinJanet and Sol Lomita in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinHarry and Linda Lubell in loving memory of William LubellLucille Meltzer in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinMark and Judith Pomerantz to wish Fran Friedman a speedy recoveryBarbara Rabinowitz in loving memory of Ben NelsonPhil Rothenberg in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinLori and Joel Schonfeld in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinBlance Silber in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinLester and Lynda Solomon in loving memory of Irene VandroffPauline and Sol Sonenshine in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinBeulah Tishelman in loving memory of Herb ZeigerFrank and Anne Weill in loving memory of Ludwig Weill and Max J. BlochRichard Weiner in loving memory of Robert WeinerRichard Weiner in loving memory of Martha WeinerJared and Amy Zerman in loving memory of Miriam Baron ZermanEdward and Karen Zuckerberg

Tikkun Olam FundAnonymousStacy and Rob Gigglietti in loving memory of Vic Weinstein

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In a society where 1 in 3 children lives in poverty, where immigrant families struggle, and family break-down is increasingly common, Tzedek is building a brighter future for Israel’s children. Children’s involvement in professionally struc-tured musical activities is of proven therapeutic value.

Their greatest success is the Tzedek Youth Choir, established in 2005 by a group of about 20 teens. Their show of Israeli music includes peace songs, Chassidic and world music. This high standard choir, directed by a profes-sional musical director, has performed many times in Israel and in Europe. Its second CD has just come out.

Since its inception, a sharp improve-ment in the children’s psychological and social situation has been ob-served: better scholastic results, easier group integration, enhanced ability to take responsibilities and greater self-esteem.

At Temple Beth Abraham Tuesday, April 1 at 7:00pm. For tickets see ad on right.

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Jay and Elly Glat in loving memory of my father Joseph GlatBob and Marilyn Harris in loving memory of Vic Weinstein

Donald Kumka and Jane Silverman in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinJohn and Phyllis Leary in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinDeena Liebman in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinMark and Judith Pomerantz in loving memory of Henny M. Kessler and Eli PomerantzJulie Pressman in loving memory of Vic WeinsteinLisa, Stephen and Jacob Ryan in loving memory of Sonia Mack

Torah Restoration FunGail Mendell

Tzedek Youth Choir’s First USA Appearance

Troup number one in Israel working it; go to Tzedek.org for more info.

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Condolences To:Penny Weinstein on the death of her husband Vic Weinstein

Kelli Levi on the death of her mother Rhoda Koenig

Speedy Recovery To:David Lissy Mrs. Roberta Rothkin Mrs. Amy Zerman

We have traditionally listed our community’s sorrows and simchas for lifecycle events. We would also like to be able to celebrate our community’s accomplishments. Please keep us informed of the tributes and accolades in your life so that we can share them with the rest of the community.

The following Lifecycle Events reflect the known sorrows and simchas of our TBA Family from December 1 to December 31.

TBA Family4

First Grade Needs You!

As part of the First Grade Mitzvah Project, students are collecting new men’s white socks

for the homeless. These will be given out by the Midnight Run along with sandwiches that the

students will be making. Won’t you please help by purchasing 1, 2, or more bags of men’s white socks? A donation box will be in the Religious School office until February break.

Thank you in advance for your help!

If you wish to sponsor any of the dates above or a date of your choice, please contact Neil Bruckner at nhb1955@aol.com

Kiddushes are scheduled for:

February 15, 2014

March 15, 2014

April 12, 2014

May 17, 2014

June 14, 2014

Conservative Services

Are Held Every Saturday

at 9:00 AMWarm, friendly atmosphere,

stimulating discussion/give and take with Rabbi David and Cantor Margot

Bagel and Lox Kiddush Sponsored by the

Conservative Kiddush Fund.Celebrate a Simcha

or observe a Yahrtzeit with us.

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White RiceWhole Grai

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Shake, Rattle, and Roll Your Rice Box In Place of a Grogger!

Create Your Own Grogger To Help the Hungry

The Rice Boxes Will Then Be Donated To Those In Need.

Brown RiceWhole Grai

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Temple Beth Abraham Bulletin25 Leroy AvenueTarrytown, New York 10591

Deadlines for upcoming issues:

March 1, 2014 for April, 2014April 1, 2014 for May, 2014

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Temple Beth Abraham Bulletin25 Leroy AvenueTarrytown, New York 10591

Deadlines for upcoming issues:September 1, 2013 for OctoberOctober 1, 2013 for November

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