www.tbanj.org Bulletin Summer 5780/2020

A welcoming community of Jewish life, worship & learning

WELCOME TO MAX EDWARDS, RABBINICAL ASSISTANT

Max Edwards joined Temple B’nai Abraham as the rabbinical assistant on July 1, 2020. Max is currently in his final year of rabbinical school at Hebrew College in Newton, MA, and will be ordained as rabbi and re-ceive a Master of Jewish Education in June 2021. Before joining Temple B’nai Abraham, Max was the rabbinic intern at Temple Shalom in Newton, MA and Beth Israel Congregation in Waterville, ME. Max also worked as a chaplain at Brigham and Women’s Hospi-tal in Boston, completing two units of Clinical Pastoral Education. Originally from Rochester, Minnesota, Max graduated with honors from Macalester College, earning a B.A. in Religious Studies and Classics. Max also received a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School, with coursework focusing on Hebrew Bible and early Christian formation. Max is also a Yiddish speaker, and has spent time in Vilnius, Lithuania studying Yiddish language and culture.

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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS

As of July 14, 2020

MAZEL TOV

Jessica & Jay Kooper, son, Ethan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Andrea Schechter, daughter, Samantha, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Beth & Claude Krause, daughter, Anna, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Ethel & Bob Singer, granddaughter, Anna Krause, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Julie & Matt Kaplan, daughter, Ellie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Barbara & Cliff Sobel, granddaughter, Ellie Kaplan, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Marlene & Alan Moscowitz, granddaughter, Ruby Belle Moscowitz, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Caryn & Eric Epstein, daughter, Ellie, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Mara & David Silber, son, Noah, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Barbara Silber, grandson, Noah Silber, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Lauren & Lloyd Perkel, grandson, Noah Silber, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Margie Yonteff, grandson, Alex, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Rebecca & Brian Diamond, son, Benjamin, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Deborah & Reuben Winitch, son, Samuel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Stacey Dratch & Brian Dratch, son, Robert, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Pam & Brian Kaufman, daughter, Vanessa, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Abby & Barry Silverman, son, Justin, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Amy & Michael Panitch, son, Lucas, becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Lauren & Jonathan Levine, son, Jared, on becoming a Bar Mitzvah

Dana & Kenny Lowenfish, daughter, Alyssa, on becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Gallite & Josh Kestler, daughter, Lily, becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Debbie & Derek Fine, on the marriage of their daughter Mallorie to Evan Powell

Bernice & Ken Garbade, on the marriage of their daughter Larissa to Jacob Yosafat

Marilyn Wald, on the engagement of her grandson Ben Wald to Jacqueline Spar.

Brenda & Steven Golombek, on the engagement of their son, Evan to Sara Weiss

Alice & John Rubinstein on celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary

Annette Ring on celebrating her 100th birthday

Devin & Joe Magid, on the birth of their daughter, Bryn Harlow Magid

Jane & Steven Eisenstat, on the birth of their new granddaughter, Bryn Harlow Magid

Marcy & Mark Schwartz, on the birth of their new grandson, Miles Wilson Schwartz

Bonnie & Harrison Sterling, on the birth of their new granddaughter, Logan Mandy Sterling

Sue & Peter Jackowitz, on the birth of their new grandson, Brody Max Wilk

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Miki & Sandy Gordon, on the birth of their new grandson, Hudson Gordon Szeller

Mary Beth Davidson, on the birth of her new grandson, Jace Noah Davidson

Debbie & Ted Pearlman, on the birth of their new granddaughter, Daphne Falyn Messing

Jackie Levine on receiving the Presidential Bamberger award from the Jewish Federation

of Greater MetroWest, NJ

CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF

Linda Tasch husband, Carl Tasch

Scott Zucker father, Fred Zucker

Ricki Birner mother, Rhoda Gair

Howard Apirian brother, Marc Apirian

Elaine Sterling husband, Harold Sterling

Bradley Gering father, George Gering

Abby Silverman mother, Gloria Lynn Davis

Bradley Kessler mother, Carol Kessler

Susan Greene husband, Bruce Greene

Mark Greene father, Bruce Greene

Miriam Palmer-Sherman grandmother, Lorraine Palmer

Gerry Silberman father, Barry Silberman

Jill Kukoff father, David Appelman

Karen Kirson husband, Jeff Kirson

Deborah Winitch grandfather, Irving Stern

Isabella Chernin grandmother, Yeva Shlyakhter

Steven Fischer father, Lawrence Fischer

Jay Freireich father, Albert Freireich

Stacey Weitz father, Irwin Rochlin

Barbara Birnbaum father, Rubin Barasky

Glenn Small mother, Mollie Small

Beth Riemer-Schachtel father, Gary Riemer

Andrea Ribakove father, Gary Riemer

Gregg Adelsheimer mother, Carol Adelsheimer

JoAnn LeBenger father, Irving Cohen

Diana Wische father, Lee Korn

Ken Baris father, Jordan Baris

Linda Schupper father, Milton Kay

Nancy Denburg son-in-law, Bryan Smith

Craig Horowitz brother, Ian Horowitz

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TBA Annual Giving — Partners in Leadership

We are excited to report that last year’s Annual Giving—Partners in Leader-ship program was a huge success. We have you, the members, to thank for reaching our goal.

Pledges payments are due: February 28, 2021.

Your support of Temple B’nai Abraham is of great value, and it is our goal to

make it rewarding as well. Listed below are the various levels of giving. Tzed-

akah is part of the Jewish way of life. We thank you in advance for your par-

ticipation in TBA’s Annual Giving program. Let’s ALL support Temple B’nai

Abraham together and be Partners in Leadership!

Merle H. Kalishman & Julie Silbermann,

Co-Chairs: TBA Annual Giving—Partners in Leadership Committee

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TBA Annual Giving — Partners in Leadership

2020-2021 fiscal year

As of July 14, 2020

President’s Circle

Sandra & Mark Rosenbaum

Ethel & Robert Singer

Torah Circle

Bernice & Kenneth Garbade

Susan & Brucez”l Greene

Ellen & David Hyman

1853 Society

Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz

Merle & Martin Kalishman

Eileen & Jeffrey Klein

ShariEve & Mark Meller

Marian & David Rocker

Rabbi’s Circle

Terri & Mark Friedman

Harriet & Marvin Kirschner

Nancy & Steven Pokotilow

Marlene & Arthur Rogovin

Mitzvah Circle

Brandi & Arthur Podnos

Ruth Ross

Bunny & Stephen Schwartz

Circle of Friends

Donna & Marc Ellenbogen

Jessica & Jay Kooper

Andrea & Larry Leff

Karen & Steven Rockoff

Abby & Barry Silverman

Miriam Palmer-Sherman & Rabbi David Vaisberg

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TBA SUMMER CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING VIRTUAL LEARNING

For information on all Zoom Classes, email tbainfo@tbanj.org or call 973.994.2290 and leave a message. TBA Mindfulness Sessions Tuesdays, 7:45 PM, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, August 25, September 1, September 8, Septem-ber 15, September 22, September 29, October 6, October 13, October 20, October 27, November 3, November 10, and November 17, 2020. In this workshop we will continue to explore what Jewish mindfulness is. We will touch on the first level of the deep dive into ourselves that this dimension offers. The Jewish tradition has many tools accessi-ble to us, if only we allow for an unconventional perspective. Talmud with Max Edwards, Rabbinical Assistant Thursdays, July 30 , August 13 & 27, 1:00 to 2:00 PM Come join us this summer for a bi-weekly dive into the sea of literature that is the Talmud. In this course, we’ll survey a range of Talmudic texts dealing largely with the theme of “community.” We’ll explore the ways in which our Rabbis sought to shape the contours of their own community structures, as well as their roles within community structures not their own. We’ll bring in our own voices to this millennia-long conversation and examine where we fit ourselves in, especially given the political and social crises we’re facing today. All are welcome! No background in Talmud neces-sary; all texts will be taught using English translation. “The Goldberg Variations: Class, Ethnicity, and Identity in “The Goldbergs “ with Cantor Jessica Epstein . Zoom classes: July 23, August 20, 27 & September 2, at 7:00 PM. (TBA members only) In each session, we will watch an episode of The Goldbergs through a screen-share on Zoom, and discuss together. “Yoo-hoo, is anybody?” “That’s Molly Goldberg, folks. A woman with a place in every heart, and a finger in every pie.” From 1929 until 1946, you could hear Gertrude Berg as Molly ask that question six nights a week. From there to a run on Broadway and eventually several years on television, The Goldberg pre-sented a Jewish family as a matter of fact—a heartwarming serial and sitcom that never shied away from the reality of the Jewish experience. Berg created and wrote the series as well, a pioneer at the time in a male-dominated field. The 1950s changed all of that. After a stable seventeen years on radio and a successful Broadway run, the television show bounced between networks, was rocked by the HUAC and blacklisting of one of the leads, and ended after try-ing to adjust to a different format and setting. As the television landscape grew more homogenous in tone and setting, Berg shifted from an urban to a suburban setting—from striving to assimilation—but something was lost along the way. This class will explore ways in which the Jewish family—and the Jewish mother in particular—were portrayed. We will also examine how the gradual removal of their ethnicity echoed the general trend toward homogenization in 1950s television. And we will look at how Berg broke ground for creators and influenced countless films and television series that came after. TBA Book Group with Rabbi David Z, Vaisberg Wednesday, August 12, 7:30 PM

Between The World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates In a profound work that pivots from the biggest questions about American history and ideals to the most intimate concerns of a father for his son, Ta-Nehisi Coates offers a powerful new framework for understanding our nation’s history and current crisis. Americans have built an empire on the idea of “race,” a falsehood that damages us all but falls most heavily on the bodies of black women and men—bodies exploited through slavery and segregation, and, to-day, threatened, locked up, and murdered out of all proportion. What is it like to inhabit a

black body and find a way to live within it? And how can we all honestly reckon with this fraught history and free our-selves from its burden?

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TBA SUMMER CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING VIRTUAL LEARNING

Between the World and Me is Ta-Nehisi Coates’s attempt to answer these questions in a letter to his adolescent son. Coates shares with his son—and readers—the story of his awakening to the truth about his place in the world through a series of revelatory experiences, from Howard University to Civil War battlefields, from the South Side of Chicago to Paris, from his childhood home to the living rooms of mothers whose children’s lives were taken as American plunder. Beautifully woven from personal narrative, reimagined history, and fresh, emotionally charged reportage, Between the World and Me clearly illuminates the past, bracingly confronts our present, and offers a transcendent vision for a way forward. Available for purchase online at Amazon or at other booksellers.

Raising Social Consciousness Through Film: A Cinema Series Addressing Moral Issues Mondays, July 20, August 3, & 17, 7:30 PM sponsored by the Social Action Committee

Watch the films—all available on Netflix— before the discussion date, and then every two weeks, we will gather via Zoom to discuss the film.

“Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those rip-ples build a current that can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”—Robert Kennedy Film can exert a powerful influence on how we see the world and the way we consider problems facing society. This summer, we will watch four films and discuss the problems they highlight and how they have affected our world view our world view.

-Monday, July 20, 7:30 PM American Factory, directed by Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert; executive producers Michelle and Barack Obama (2019; 110 minutes; Netflix)

American Factory (美国工厂; 美國工廠) is a 2019 American documentary film directed by Steven Bognar and Julia

Reichert. In this Sundance award-winning documentary, high-tech China clashes with working-class America when a Chinese billionaire repurposes a defunct GM plant in Dayton, Ohio, and hires 2,000 blue-collar workers, only for the two sides to struggle finding common ground. The new would-be savior is Fuyao Glass America, a Chinese windshield manufacturer that rehired about two-thirds of the 3,000 workers laid off by GM. However, the inclusion of hundreds of Chinese workers that Fuyao flew in to mix with the grateful Ohioans ends up becoming a source of great tension. Shot in an immersive cinema-verite style, American Factory reveals the absurd everyday conflicts that prevent the workers from cohering and the ensuing culture clash.

-Monday, August 3, 7:30 PM Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, directed by Nicole Newnham and Jim Lebrecht; executive producers Michelle and Barack Obama (2020; 108 minutes; Netflix) Crip Camp shines a light on the individuals who spent most of their adult lives fighting for basic human rights, with many having attended a camp for disabled teens called Camp Jened in the 1970s. Incredible archival footage from this camp opens the film, but we then follow the various people we’ve met as they spend the next few decades embroiled in activism to pass legislation to make the world accessible for those with disabilities. It’s a fight that never should have had to be fought in the first place, and it’s both inspiring and infuriating to see how tirelessly these individuals had to push and push and push to affect even the tiniest bit of change. – Adam Chitwood

-Monday, August 17, 7:30 PM The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, written, directed by and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor (201; 113 minutes; Netflix) The film is based on the memoir The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan Mealer.Born in Kasungu, Malawi, 13-year-old William Kamkwamba comes from a family of farmers who live in the nearby village of Wimbe. William also dabbles in fixing radios for his friends and neighbors and spends his free time looking through the local junkyard for salvageable electronic components. By the mid-2000s, failing crops due to drought and the resulting famine have devastated William’s village, leading to riots over government rationing and William’s family’s being robbed of their already meager grain stores. People soon begin abandoning the village, and William’s sister elopes with his former teacher in order to leave her family “one less mouth to feed.” Seeking to save his village, William invents an unconventional way to save his family and village from famine.

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TBA Virtual Gala

California Dreamin’ Honoring Rabbi Dantowitz

“I, Rufino Fernandez, Jr., Mayor of the Township of Livingston, do hereby proclaim Saturday, June 20, 2020 to be known now and forever as RABBI FAITH JOY DANTOWITZ DAY,” is how the proclamation began honoring Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz who left Temple B’nai Abraham to join her husband in California, whose career has taken him to Northern California this past year. She will become the rabbi of Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill, California in August The TBA congregational family honored Rabbi Faith Joy Danowitz with a virtual online gala event entitled “California Dreamin’ ” on June 20.

The virtual evening on a Zoom webinar began with a showing of the virtual ad journal, which was well sup-ported by TBA members, the community, and Rabbi Faith Joy Dantowitz’ s family and friends. Commencing with a welcome message from event and Ways and Mean co- chairs Erica Facktor and Illana Lebersfeld, this virtual event was a combination of pre-recorded messages from TBA clergy, leadership and members, local clergy colleagues, as well as vocal performances by her family: husband David, sons Ezra, Benjamin, Samuel, and Daniel (a highlight of the evening) with live messages from Rabbi Dantowitz and TBA Senior Rabbi David Z. Vaisberg, and Havdalah led by Rabbi Vaisberg, Rabbi Dantowitz, and Cantor Jessica Epstein. The webinar was then followed up by a live Community Toast Zoom room where all who wished to do so could interact with and speak directly with Rabbi Dantowitz with their well wishes. The TBA family wishes Rabbi Dantowitz well on her next chapter.

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Temple B’nai Abraham Names New President

Jeffrey A. Klein has been elected President of Temple B’nai Abraham in Livingston. Jeffrey, the synagogue’s twenty-eighth president in its 167-year history, officially began his term of office on April 29, 2020 succeed-

ing the late Dr. Bruce Greene, of blessed memory. Prior to becoming TBA president, Jeffrey served on the temple’s Board of Trustees in vital positions since 2006, including Vice-President and Chair of the Ushering Committee, as well as as-suming leadership roles in numerous temple initiatives. Jeffrey grew up in Valley Stream, NY and attended Valley Stream South High School. After graduating from Lehigh Univer-sity, he attended the University of Miami School of Law. He has practiced real estate law, specializing in retail leasing and retail bankruptcy matters. He has served as General Counsel to Petrie Stores Corporation, Urban Brands, Inc. and Real Estate Counsel at The Children’s Place. He formed his own law practice in 2006 where he represents many retail landlords and tenants. Jeffrey and his wife, Dr. Eileen Cernese Klein, reside in Living-ston. Eileen practices internal medicine at the Summit Medical Group in Livingston. Their children, Spencer, Rachel, and Evan,all are graduates of Livingston High School. Spencer and Rachel are both practicing attorneys and Evan is currently

attending Rutgers University. Rachel is married to Anthony Walker, who works for AON insurance company in New York City, where they reside. The 2020-2021 Officers who join Jeffrey in leadership roles are Vice Presidents Scott Loventhal, Stacey Rosen-berg and Kenneth Starr; Treasurer Carey Gertler; Assistant Treasurer Craig Kantor; Secretary Isabella Fiske; Assistant Secretary Tara Heyderman and Immediate Past President Julie A. Silbermann.

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All funds as of July 14, 2020

ONE FAMILY FUND In honor of Noah Silber becoming a Bar Mitzvah Harriet Rosen & Family In honor of Ruby Moscowitz becoming a Bat Mitzvah Julie & Max Silbermann Rita & David Harris In memory of Max Searles In memory of Carl Tasch Linda & Artie Davidson In memory of Carl Tasch Mindy Palin In memory of Marc Apirian Robyn Kessler & Sherri Baer In memory of Mel Weiss In memory of David Sweetwood Betty Ende In memory of Fred Zucker Julie & Gregg Klein Myrna & Marvin Wertheimer In honor of Alex Yonteff becoming a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Jeffrey Klein being elected President of TBA Arlene & Dan Kollin In memory of George Sodowick Miriam Mitnick In honor of Anna Krause becoming a Bat Mitzvah Elaine & Stan Shapiro To the Fund Pamela & Marc Deskind In honor of the birth of Brody Max Wilk In memory of Charles Goldstein Nancy & Richard Dinar In honor of the marriage of Larissa Garbade and Jake Yosafat Barbara & Scott Birnbaum In memory of Barry Silberman Ellen & Scott Loventhal & Family Lisa & Jon Rosenbaum In memory of Bruce Greene Nancy & Richard Dinar Geri Schaeffer Tina Greenberg & Family Cathy & Bruce Fischberg Suzanne & Saul Berkowitz In memory of Lorraine Palmer Cathy & Bruce Fischberg Myrna & Marvin Wertheimer Geri Schaeffer Arlene & Richard Bookbinder Marian & David Rocker In memory of Harold Sterling Randi & Scott Pomerantz In memory of Irving Stern Nohra & Phil Farber Susan Farber & Robert Stern

In memory of Jeff Kirson Karen & Steve Rockoff Betty Ende Karen & David Klugman Cindy & Jeffrey Ray In memory of Irwin Rochlin Staci & Glen Weitz & Family Lisa & Keith Edelstein In memory of Albert Freireich Norma & Sandy Shuster In memory of Lawrence Fischer The Silverman Family In honor of Jeff Klein being elected President of TBA In memory of Rubin Barasky Nancy & Richard Dinar In memory of Gary Riemer Roz & Michael Fink Betsy, Ron, Sam & Ryan Ladell Joyce & Bruce Freeman Enid & Fred Rothman In memory of Mollie Small Melissa & Rich Weiner Sara Hoizer In honor of Dr. Joshua Fiske’s recovery Harriet & Arnold Derman In memory of Rubin Barasky Geri Schaeffer Sandi & Michael Schmerman In memory of Merritt Peck In memory of George Sodowick In memory of Barry Silberman In memory of Gloria Davis In memory of Olga Feuer In honor of the marriage of Larissa Garbade and Jacob Yosafat In honor of Stan Shapiro being honored by the JCC MetroWest Menches event Merle & Marty Kalishman In memory of Bryan Smith Rosalie Riemer In memory of Milton Kay Marian & David Rocker Adrienne & Stan Schwartz In memory of Lee Korn In memory of Irving Cohen In honor of the birth of Bryn Harlow Magid Bruce & Cathy Fischberg In memory of Irene Ginzburg Joan & Pete Schofel In memory of Simon Beregovich In memory of Ian Horowitz Harriet, Jeffrey & Alexandra Robbins

CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Elizabeth Epstein becoming a Bat Mitzvah Sylvia & Alan Lebowitz

GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

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GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

In memory of Marc Apirian, brother of Howard Apirian In honor of Ethel & Bob’s granddaughter, Anna becoming a Bat Mitzvah Joan & Harry Cagin In memory of Fred Zucker, father of Scott Zucker, with many thanks to Rabbi Dantowitz Marjie & Scott Zucker In honor of Ben Wald, son of Jody & Jeff Wald, grandson of Marilyn Wald becoming engaged to Jacqueline Spar Jane & Howard Ehrenkranz In honor of Ellie becoming a Bat Mitzvah with thanks to Rabbi Vaisberg & Rabbi Dantowitz Ellie Epstein & Family Tzedakah for families effected Mark & Lauren Stierman Dr. Howard Ehrenkranz In memory of Lorraine Palmer, grandmother of Miriam Palmer-Sherman TBA Sisterhood Marilyn Rosenbaum Honi & Bennett Wasserman Evi Meinhardt In memory of Dr. Bruce Greene Barrett & Barbara Kolton Louise & Elizabeth Buchbinder In memory of Irwin Rochlin, father of Stacey Weitz Barbara & Dan Kaplan In memory of Gary Riemer In honor of Rabbi Dantowitz for helping us through this difficult time The Schachtels, Ribakoves, Singers, Allens, & our Mom, Rosalie In memory of Albert Freireich, father of Jay Freireich Susan & Alan Hammer In memory of their father, Rubin Barasky, with thanks to Rabbi Vaisberg & Cantor Epstein Barbara & Scott Birnbaum Jodi & Alan Barasky In honor of Rabbi Vaisberg Rabbi Kulwin In memory of their mother, Marian Rosenbaum, with thanks to Rabbi Vaisberg Mark Rosenbaum Nadine Rosenbaum In memory of Robin Bartel, with thanks to Rabbi Vaisberg Sharon & Larry Feinsod

KULWIN EDUCATION FUND In honor of Anna Krause becoming a Bat Mitzvah Arlene & Richard Bookbinder In memory of Bruce Greene Leslie & Jay Mayesh In memory of Gloria Lynn Davis

The Gertler Family In memory of Mollie Small The Serviss Family In memory of Rubin Barasky Tina Greenberg & Family In memory of Ruth Weisenfeld Bobbie Weisenfeld

RABBI KULWIN EMERITUS DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of her husband, George Sodowick with gratitude to Rabbi Kulwin Liz Sodowick In memory of Morton Milden Roselyn Milden, Karen & Alan Lieberman, Lisa & Jay Hacker In honor of Rabbi Kulwin Gloria and David Weisbrot In memory of Dr. Bruce Greene Renee and Bob Greenberger In honor of Rabbi Kulwin for Toni's Kitchen/Samba Jan Hoffman/Dan Nachman Terri & Mark Friedman To the Fund Jill and Scott Nadison Jonathan Bonesteel Susan Sonneborn In memory of his mother-in-law, Rose Morgen Dan Cooperberg CARING CONNECTIONS In honor of Anna Krause becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Bruce Greene Evelyn & Amos Gern In memory of David Appelman Adria & Mark Rolnik In memory of Jeff Kirson Carole & Gene Buchwald In honor of Samuel Winitch becoming a Bar Mitzvah Cass & Bob Freedland In memory of Ronald Botzenhart Lori Taylor In memory of Rubin Barasky Roberta & Randy Samuels In appreciation of Rabbi Dantowitz Merle Biederman SHEILA GROSSMAN EARLY SCHOOL FUND In memory of Lorraine Palmer Tina Greenberg & Family In memory of Jeff Kirson In memory of Irving Cohen In honor of Justin Silverman becoming a Bar Mitzvah Patti & Barry Roberts

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GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

THE FREDERICK W. KAMIS EARLY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Debra Tov In memory of Judy Hollenberg In memory of Rita Gallo The Dichter Family In memory of Raymond Sasson Shoshana & Kenny Dichter & Family In honor of Doris Moskowitz’ granddaughter becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Raymond Sasson Ginny Kamis To the Fund Shoshana Dichter In memory of Jeff Kirson Lori & Zachary Rosenbaum

JEWISH LEARNING PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND In memory of Fred Zucker Linda & John Schupper In honor of Madeline Abella’s 8th birthday Dylan Wernick In Memory of Bruce Greene Hannah & Lew Siegel Julie & Paul Brodsky Michael Swit In memory of Mollie Small Jerilyn, Ron, Haley, Jesse & Alexa Prague In memory of Bruce Greene In memory of Albert Freireich Christine, Wayne & Gabe Strassman In honor of Jared Levine becoming a Bar Mitzvah The Wright Family The Plotnick Family

ELLEN & PETER KLEIN GARDEN FLOWER FUND In honor of Ethan Kooper becoming a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Ruby Moscowitz becoming a Bat Mitzvah In honor of the engagement of Ben Wald to Jacqueline Spar In memory of Fred Zucker In honor of Ellie Kaplan becoming a Bat Mitzvah In honor of Anna Krause becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Hal Sterling In honor of the birth of Logan Sterling In honor of Alex Yonteff becoming a Bar Mitzvah In honor of Noah Silber becoming a Bar Mitzvah In memory of Gloria Lynn Davis In memory of Lorraine Palmer In memory of Rubin Barasky In honor of Jeff Klein being elected President of TBA In memory of Irving Cohen In honor of the birth of Bryn Harlow Magid In honor of Justin Silverman becoming a Bar Mitzvah

In honor of Emma Sterling receiving her master’s degree from the University of Colorado In honor of Jackie Levine receiving the Presidential Bamberger Award from the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest, NJ In honor of Sammy Zucker’s graduation from the University of Chicago In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Leslie & Fred Lavinthal Ellen & Peter Klein In honor of Noah Silber becoming a Bar Mitzvah Tina Greenberg & Family Maxine & Richard Simon In memory of Lee Korn Nancy & Kenneth Bernstein In honor of Ellen & Peter Klein’s wedding anniversary Carol & Mike Rosen

THE PETER & ELLEN KLEIN TORAH CARE ENDOWMENT FUND In memory of Dr. Bruce Greene In memory of Leonard Fisher Patricia Sebold In memory of Jordan Baris Tina Greenberg & Family

ALBERT MEINHARDT FUND FOR LEARNING In honor of Kerry LeBenger Elena & Edward Meinhardt

ORLOVSKY/REICHEL SENIOR SERVICES FUND To the Fund Elaine & Stan Reichel

PRAYERBOOK FUND In memory of Max Searles In honor of the marriage of Mallorie Fine and Evan Powell In memory of Bruce Greene The Jeddis Family In honor of Joan Hillman’s special birthday Carol & Marty Edelman In memory of Dr. Bruce H. Greene Beryl & Paul Gross In memory of Lee Korn Patti & Barry Roberts

PRIME TIME In honor of Anna Rose Krauss becoming a Bat Mitzvah Evi Meinhardt Marjorie Yonteff Marilyn Wald Tina Greenberg Caren & Herbert Ford Marilyn Rosenbaum

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GENEROUS GIFTS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE

In honor of Ruby Moscowitz becoming a Bat Mitzvah In memory of Irving Cohen Ethel & Bob Singer

DR. BRUCE H. GREENE MEMORIAL FUND Valerie, Rob, Lexi & Jason Katz Myrna & Marvin Wertheimer Arlene & Richard Bookbinder Diana & Charles Verdeaux Susan Weinstock Fran Parker & Family Rona & Bob Parker Dale, Ran, Ethan, Rachel & Noah Lazarovitch Luke Seidman & Family Barbara Z. Silber Staci & Glen Weiss & Family Betty Ende Honi & Bennett Wasserman The McGovern Family Caren & Herb Ford Tamara & Peter Weisman TBA Parents’ Council Phyllis Levine Susan Werk Caryn Snearson Fran Katz Dori Schwartz Susanne Dickson Gail Bressman Sara-Ann & Robert Sanders Jessica & Jay Kooper Temple B’nai Abraham’s Men’s Club Erica & Steven Gendel Ellen & Peter Klein Ila & Jan Press Renee & Jeffrey Cohen Robin & Jeff Kollin Rosalee & Doug Keech Susan Friedlaender Patricia & Lee Herman The Reisboard Family Marian & David Rocker Hasbrouck Heights Surgery Center Esther Loewengart Cynthia & Murray Bartky Enid & Frederic Rothman Mitchell H. Shames Ruth Ross ShariEve & Mark Meller Ethel & Robert Singer Abby & Barry Silverman Lucille & Joseph Borg The H. Herbert Myers Memorial Foundation, Jonathan L. Myers, Trustee

Debbie Halpern URA Physicians Susan & Gerry Silberman Debbie & Frank Astorino Robin & Robert Rabinowitz Kathy & Andy Rehorn Sisterhood Temple B’nai Abraham Jacquelyn S. Loughlin Margery Gering Feinberg Merle & Marty Kalishman Lucille & Joseph Borg Robin & Gary Warren Cary & David Goodman Beth Gorin Lisa Tobias & Abra Carotenuto Joni Feldbaum-Smith & Matthew Smith In honor of Justin Silverman becoming a Bar Mitzvah Terry & Jared Honigfeld

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YAHRZEIT FUND

It is a traditional duty of Jews to recite Kaddish for a deceased parent, child, spouse, or sibling (daily during the first year, annually thereafter on the anniversary of death). We thank those who have contributed to the Yahrzeit Fund in memory of their loved ones. May their memories forever be for a blessing…

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YAHRZEIT FUND continued

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YAHRZEIT FUND continued

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The 20th annual New Jersey Jewish Film Festival is going virtual! Throughout the summer, you will be able to watch most of the films that were scheduled to run in the 20th annual festival in the comfort of your home and enjoy post-screening discussions via Zoom. Each film will have a unique time-limited link. We will send instructions for viewing each film along with the links to our sponsors and ticket holders. https://jccmetrowest.org/programs/njjff/schedule/#overview

TBA is a community sponsor for the film The Mover on Wednesday, July 22. https://jccmetrowest.org/event/njjff-the-mover/

Registration has opened for the second session of Jewish Changemakers summer fellowship pro-gram, beginning August 3 – 21 for individuals 20-25 years of age.

This online leadership and training program will provide mentorship, professional development, advocacy, and career opportunities to young adults. Teams will work through interactive online sessions to tackle a local need brought on by the COVID-19 global crisis. In addition to great resumé fodder, summer fellows will also receive a generous stipend upon completion of the program. Learn more about this fellowship and register at jewishchangemakers.org.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Jewish Job Network (JJN) In an effort to assist individuals who are in need of job search support during this economic downturn, the Livingston and West Orange communities have revived the Jewish Job Network (JJN). JJN is an informal vol-unteer organization serving the Jewish community in our local area. The support includes guidance in re-sume writing, interviewing, career counseling, networking (including LinkedIn), starting a new business, learning how to consult and job retraining. http://jewishjobnetwork.com.

Jewish Vocational Service of MetroWest (JVS) –Job-Seekers Workshops JVS Workshop: “Writing Compelling Cover & Thank You Letters That Get You Jobs,” Thursday, July 23, 10:00 AM. Registration required Contact: Vocational Rehabilitation Services, Education & Literacy, 7 Glenwood Avenue, Lower Level, East Orange, NJ 07017 Tel: 973-674-6330

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Jeffrey A. Klein, Esq. President

Scott Loventhal, Vice President Stacey Rosenberg,, Vice President

Kenneth Starr, Vice President

Isabella Fiske, Secretary Tara Heyderman, Asst. Secretary

Carey Gertler, Treasurer Craig Kantor, Assist. Treasurer

Julie A. Silbermann, Past President

Jakob B. Halpern, Counsel

David Z. Vaisberg, Rabbi

Jessica Epstein, Cantor

Max Edwards, Rabbinical Assistant

Clifford M. Kulwin, Rabbi Emeritus

Lee Coopersmith, Cantor Emeritus

Gail Milchman, Executive Director

Debbie Aronson Ziering, Director of Early Childhood Education

Melissa G. Weiner, Director of Jewish Learning

Tina Greenberg, Communications Coordinator

SUMMER 2020 SERVICES

Join Rabbi Vaisberg, Cantor Epstein and Max Edwards, Rabbinical Assistant, for Shabbat Services, Friday and Saturday, on Facebook Live on the TBA Facebook page

Every Friday 6:30 PM Erev Shabbat Services on Facebook Live Every Saturday 9:00 AM Parashat Hashavua via Zoom 10:00 AM Shabbat Services, via Facebook Live 9:15 PM Havdalah Service via Facebook Live in July . (Please note: approx. 9:00 PM in August– check web-site for exact times.) Please note: Saturday, July 25 10:00 AM Shabbat Services. Peyton Rosenbaum, daughter of Lori & Zachary Rosenbaum, will become a Bat Mitzvah via Zoom. Friday, July 31 5:45 PM Tot Shabbat via Facebook Live Saturday, August 15 10:00 AM Shabbat Services. Benjamin Rosenbaum, son of Lori & Peter Rosenbaum, will become a Bar Mitzvah .