Adar

Adar - Sivan 5777 March - May 2017

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Congregation KTI Paver Project

Phase TWO is Now Underway!

This is a great opportunity to make your mark at KTI!

Enhance your special moments with a personalized engraved paver to be placed on

our existing patio located to the right of the front door of the main building. Pavers are a lasting way to remember loved ones, celebrate bar or bat mitzvahs, weddings,

confirmations, births, baby namings, graduations and other life cycle events.

Pavers are available in two sizes — 4”x8” and 8”x8”. The pavers are shaped like bricks but are light in color to complement KTI's facade. The smaller pavers are $118

and the larger pavers are $180 each.

By purchasing pavers, you will be supporting KTI now and you will be part of its future.

We are also happy to consider donations of shrubbery to improve the setting for our

patio.

Order your paver at www.brickmarkers.com/donors/ckti.html.

ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 1, 2017

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From KTI’s Clergy

Dear Friend, We recently celebrated Tu b'Shevat - the New Year of the Trees. In Israel, trees are beginning to bloom, the rainy season is just about over, and spring is around the corner. New Year celebrations bring opportunities for growth and renewal. Here, at KTI, we are excited for the changes that are just around our corner. As you may have heard, Cantor Sklar, in addition to being our Cantor, will also be the new Director of KTI's Religious School, beginning this summer. In this capacity, she will serve as a Jewish educational role model, not only for our children, but for all of us. We are looking forward to adding a new dimension to our teamwork. Over the last seven years, we have built a strong partnership built on trust, open communication, mutual respect, and a desire to serve this community to the best of our abilities. We are excited about collaborating in order to build on the many successes of the Religious School. We believe that the Cantor's expanded role will spark creativity and cultivate meaningful connections among the many arms of KTI. While we are aware that transitions can be challenging, just as trees begin with small buds that grow into beautiful flowers and bear fruit, we know that in time, this change will strengthen the KTI Family, renew creative energy, and foster even deeper Jewish learning. B'yedidut (in friendship), Rabbi Jaymee M. Alpert and Cantor Alexis K. Sklar

Neshama Body and Soul The following Neshama Body and Soul sessions will be held at Congregation KTI,

and will be free of charge: Friday, March 3, 7:15 p.m.

Friday, April 7, 7:15 p.m. For more information, contact Rabbi Jaymee Alpert: rabbijalpert@gmail.com; 914-939-1004

www.neshamabodyandsoul.org / Like us on Facebook: Neshama Body and Soul

Through your generosity, KTI was able to send sufganiyot (jelly donuts)

to 1,020 IDF soldiers in Israel for Hanukkah.

Thank you for making Hanukkah a bit sweeter for the young men and women who risk

their lives on a daily basis in order to defend our homeland.

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Congregation KTI’s

SPEAKER SERIES

Sunday, March 26: College Planning Panel

Joel Peck, CPA, 10:00 a.m.

Tuition is Negotiable & Finding $$$ for College

Carol Vincie, Productivity Tools & Insights, LLC Great,

I’m in. Now, what should I study?

Saturday, April 1: New York State Senator George Latimer

Will speak at Shabbat Morning Services, 9;30 a.m. His topic:

“Why a Catholic Supports Israel”

Sunday, April 30: Daniel Vock (KTI Member), 9:30 a.m.

“The Emotional Stories of a Child of the Holocaust”

Saturday, June 3 or 10: Pride Shabbat

Date to be determined “Enriching our Jewish Community

through LGBTQ Inclusion”

A bagel n’ a schmear breakfast will be served in the

KTI Social Hall

There is no fee to attend, but your

donation is sincerely appreciated.

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President’s Message

“Everyone has a story”

We have all come together and formed a community here at KTI, and have travelled different paths along the way. Here is my story: I grew up in the middle of Nassau County, Long Island and our family belonged to a reform synagogue. My family had strong cultural ties to Judaism, but we were not observant and I had limited formal Jewish education. Of course, I had many Jewish friends, took part in Passover Seders, Chanukah celebrations and attended high holiday services and the B’nai Mitzvot of numerous friends–but I was unaware of the larger meaning of these rituals. My informal Jewish education began when I married my husband Norm in 1989. He grew up in a Kosher and observant conservative home. I willingly accepted these traditions and made them my own, although I’ll confess managing two sets of dishes took some practice. As young Manhattanites, we sent our children to Jewish nursery schools; my daughter Melissa attended a Hebrew day school and Norm and Melissa attended Shabbat services regularly. We had weekly Shabbat dinners and socialized with both conservative and modern orthodox Jews. Gradually, I gained a sense of living a Jewish life; it became comfortable and enjoyable. After we moved to Rye Brook and joined KTI, I came to realize that I wanted more. It wasn’t enough to drive the kids to Hebrew School, attend holiday celebrations and programs and simply be an observer during the services. In 2004 I decided to learn how to read Hebrew and attended the wonderful classes offered at KTI. Upon realizing that I could actually do this, I had the good fortune of joining 4 other KTI women in a B’nai Mitzvah class conducted by Rabbi Alpert. We formed a magnificent bond during our course of study over 2 years. It was during this time that I got my first exposure to what our rich heritage and traditions have to offer. I became a Bat Mitzvah in 2007, a little over a year after our daughter Melissa. I read from the Torah and led part of the Shabbat morning service. Our son Daniel became a Bar Mitzvah in 2010. It is a source of great pride to me, that I was able in a small way to share their experience through my own b’nai mitzvah here at KTI. I am a CPA and spent many years as a full-time working mom. When I decided to become a ―stay at home‖ mom, it afforded me the opportunity to become more involved in KTI life. The need for volunteers and the sense of community lured me here and over time I became part of something that has had great personal meaning to me -- supporting a wonderful institution that offers so much to our members and the larger Rye Brook and Port Chester communities each and every day. Our community takes great comfort knowing that KTI is here to support us in so many ways. When you need us, KTI is here. On our almost daily drives up or down King Street through just a brief glance, we witness KTI and all it represents—KTI is here and is a constant in our lives. All of us should take great pride in this, as we have each played a part through our membership, volunteering and tzedakah. continued on page 6

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continued from Page 5 I have met and become friends with so many wonderful people here at KTI. My role started gradually, helping out at many of our events – dinners, Purim carnivals, fundraisers and then taking on more of a leading role for these events. From 2004-2008, I was President of the Sisterhood. Nothing gave me more satisfaction than running a successful tag sale; gathering in the KTI kitchen to learn how to bake challah, helping facilitate a Sisterhood Shabbat service and, most important, nurturing the stability and growth of KTI.

Since 2004, I have had the honor of being a member of KTI’s Board of Directors. I became Chair of the Religious School Board from 2008-2011 and worked with the Board and our Hebrew School staff to maintain the quality and richness cultivated in our Hebrew School over many years. While always challenging, it was rewarding to have played a small role in supporting our Hebrew School, which is vital to our community and our children’s future. I was then asked to join the Executive Committee and became Secretary. This year I was honored when Larry approached me to assume the role of his co-president. I am very excited about my new role--working with all of you this coming year and adding another chapter to my story. I want to personally thank Larry for all the time and energy he puts into KTI. His dedication and devotion are unmatched. It is wonderful to take part in supporting KTI and working with our dedicated clergy, staff, leaders and volunteers. Through my involvement, I have achieved personal milestones and a new sense of Jewish spirit and identity. I hope and encourage each of you to become more involved at KTI this year. The unique talents, dedication and spirit of our volunteers have amazed me. You can start gradually, as I did, or jump right in to take on a larger role. I promise that you and ―your story‖ will be enriched by your efforts in whatever capacity, and I know KTI will be as well. Joanie Rosenbaum, KTI Co-President

KTI Naming Opportunities that will have a major impact:

Sanctuary

Daily Prayer Room

Rotunda

Bimah

Ark Doors

Social Hall

Permanent Seats

Stained Glass Windows

Honor/Memorial Plaques

Your gift to support KTI will have a tangible effect on our mission to provide children with a strong Jewish

education, create inviting spaces for religious and social programming, and to help you engage with Jewish

traditions, culture, spirituality, and tikkun olam (healing the world) in ways that are meaningful to you.

Congregation KTI is a multi-generational, egalitarian, open and affirming synagogue, where everyone is

welcome and everyone counts.

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WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE KTI’S 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Officers

Lawrence Engle, Co-President

Joanie Rosenbaum, Co-President

Joshua Goldowsky, Secretary & Program Coordinator

Bruce Lumish, Treasurer

Stuart Gelbard, VP Ritual

Shari Kibel, VP House & Facilities

Margot Metzger, VP Education

Peter Goodman, VP Finance & Fundraising

William Alper, Past President, ex officio

Trustees

SPONSOR A KIDDUSH!

Have you had a recent simcha in your

life - the birth of a baby, an anniversary or birthday, an upcoming wedding or a special

memorial or Yahrzeit?

You don’t even need a reason to sponsor the kiddush after Shabbat Services.

Sole Sponsorship - $360.00 Co-Sponsorship - $118.00

Bonnie Baker

Sam Barkin

Evan Goldstein

Bruce Greenbaum

Elaine Haber

David Heiser

Leslie Brandeis Novack

Rebecca Oling

Janet Paul

Shari Savitt

Stan Sheppard

Don Starr

Beth Wexler

Every time you shop at Amazon.com, Amazon will give KTI a portion of the sale. Simply go to smile.amazon.com., log in to your Amazon account and shop away. You can also bookmark the page to make it easier. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. And you'll be helping KTI Smile!

SHOP AMAZON, SUPPORT KTI!

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Yasher Koach to

Margot Metzger and Beth Wexler,

Co-Chairs of the

KTI Casino Committee and the

entire team for putting together a

tremendously successful event.

Everyone in attendance

had a fabulous time.

KTI Sisterhood Gift Shop

See our Display in the

Gantz Building

Beautiful Gift Items for Passover

and for all Occasions

Discounted Prices

Special Orders For Gift Shop hours and Special Orders

The Congregation Extends Condolences to:

Marc Abramson and family, on the loss of beloved father and grandfather,

David Abramson

Len Blum and family, on the loss of beloved mother and grandmother, Beatrice Blum

David Gelfarb and family, on the loss of beloved father-in-law

and grandfather, Stanley Proner

Adrian Gelbard and family, on the loss of beloved father and grandfather, Harvey Guzik

Penny Nemzer and the Taitz family, on the loss of beloved mother and grandmother,

Sylvia Nemzer

Peter Raider and family, on the loss of beloved mother and grandmother, Sandra Raider

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K.T.I. Early Childhood Program It is hard to believe it is already March 2017! It seems as though we were just celebrating Hanukkah and the New Year a moment ago. The ECP has been very busy since our last update. School reopened on January 3rd and the action began immediately. Our 3s classes came back to school in furry slippers and comfy PJ’s to have a fun pajama day! Children enjoyed a delicious ―breakfast‖ of cereal for snack. They played games and read ―bedtime‖ stories. Some of the 4s had a PJ day at the end of the month, while the other class of 4s had a fun football sports day in celebration of the super bowl. Now that it’s winter, the children are learning about the season and the many exciting things that happen when the temperature drops: ice, snow and how it melts, animals in winter, hibernation, and migration. The 2s even had an especially fun time celebrating ―Bear Day.‖ The children gathered in the sanctuary ballroom and played games, read stories, sang songs and had yummy snacks. Some of the 4s celebrated bear day a bit later in the month – with stick puppets, ―nighttime‖ fun and ―bedtime‖ stories! In January we also celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Though our school teaches tolerance and understanding of all people every day, on this holiday we make a special point of emphasizing how important it is to accept and enjoy the differences in people. The children made projects like dream-catchers, murals of hands of many colors and peace plates to reinforce and help them understand this message. The holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for the trees, was celebrated in mid-February. In the classrooms children were taught how important trees are for us and the environment through stories and fun projects. Some classes made their own trees and thought about what kind of tree they would be! Our new semester of after-school classes also began in February. Three and four year olds have the opportunity to eat lunch with their friends and explore popular programs such as Happy Feet soccer, 123 Go!, Story Jumper, Artist’s Studio, Nature and Weird, Wacky Science, Cooking, Rhythm, and Math Madness – just to name a few. In addition to the regular classroom winter curriculum, ECP children continue to enjoy all of our visiting specialists. The dentist came to say hello to the classes and explained to the children the value of eating healthy foods, brushing teeth correctly and how to keep a healthy smile! We also continue to have visits from our animal friends at Nature, Sports with Steve Stone, music with Tina, and Mad Science. We had our February vacation camp during the winter break. Children 3 to 6 years of age had the opportunity to come to school during vacation and have loads of fun! This program was open to KTI and non-KTI students. We have several upcoming events: Mah Jongg Fundraiser on Thursday March 2nd, 7:30pm. Just contact the ECP office or Joanna

Goldstein.

Tot Shabbat on Friday, March 24th. Please join us to welcome Shabbat with friends and family. Here’s hoping for an early spring! Robin Goldberg

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KTI Religious School

March! Already? Well, if it’s March it must mean that Purim is right around the corner and Passover cannot be far behind! We are looking forward to a great Purim celebration which will be on March 12th beginning at 9:00am with a minyan and abbreviated Megillah reading. Then at 10:30am in the main sanctuary all of our young families ECP and Kindergarten through Bet will gather for a costume parade and Purim play. Then at 11:00am our carnival begins! Please note that we made a change from the original Religious School calendar last month and made Sunday, March 12, 2017, a mandatory ―school day‖ for KTI Religious School Families and we will not be holding classes the day before on March 11. All are expected to help us celebrate Purim on Sunday. If you are a Religious School older child and are creating a booth for the carnival you will have time to set up at 10:30am. This year’s Purimkiyadah is on March 14th! It is the first time in ―kiyadah‖ history that the Purimkiyadah will be used to break a tie from the Chanukiydah! We will have a host of new and exciting events for the teams to compete in and you never know who will win until the do! After all…it’s Purim! SCHOOL HIGHTLIGHT: THE KTI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL ART PROGRAM This year the Art Program at KTI's Hebrew School has encompassed a myriad of projects. In the beginning of the year students created Tzedakah boxes which the students then took home and have served as a way to collect and bring in tzedakah. This project serves as a reminder of the great need both locally and afar. Our second project was creating the word "Shalom," (peace) out of ceramic tiles predominantly in the colors of the Israeli flag. Many of our students took this sign home and placed it proudly in a prominent place in their home. The younger grades have also completed a Mezuzah project, both writing an abbreviated text, rolling it up and then decorating the box with the letter "Shin" and some marvelous designs. Finally under the inspiration and direction of Karen Stamatis, the entire upper school created ―Soup in a Jar‖ (containing all organic products) which were donated to local food pantries. The students also attached hand made holiday cards. To date we have created more that two dozen soup in a jar containers which have fed approximately 50 people! Our art program is a one of a kind in the religious school model and provides our kids with a wonderful way to express themselves while learning about art and Judaism! We are fortunate to have Karen Stamatis as our art instructor! Rabbi Sandy Zisser, Director of Education

WESTCHESTER JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 2017

Sponsored by the American Jewish Committee

at the Jacob Burns Film Center

Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York

March 16- April 2

Tickets and a complete schedule of films, dates, times, descriptions and speakers are available on the Jacob Burns website, www.burnsfilmcenter.org/series/westchester-jewish-film-festival-2017. Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office which opens at noon on weekdays and 11:00 am on weekends.

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Search for Hametz

Hametz must be sold to Rabbi Alpert by Thursday, April 6 at 3:00 p.m.

April 10, Erev Pesach - First Seder Fast of the Firstborn Males Morning Minyan 7:30 a.m.

Burning of Hametz no later than 10 a.m.

Candlelighting 7:10 p.m.

April 11, First Day Pesach - Second Seder Morning Services 9:30 a.m.

April 12, Second Day Pesach

Morning Services 9:30 a.m.

April 17, Seventh Day Pesach Morning Services 7:30 a.m. Candlelighting 7:15 p.m.

April 18, Eighth Day Pesach Morning Services 9:30 a.m. Yizkor Service 10:45 a.m.

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PASSOVER 2017- 5777

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THE RABBINICAL ASSEMBLY PESACH GUIDE

The complete and detailed Pesach Guide can be viewed by copying the following link into your browser: http://

www.rabbinicalassembly.org/sites/default/files/public/jewish-law/holidays/pesah/Pesah%20Guide%205776.pdf .

Pesach Hekhsher labels that do not bear the name of a rabbi or one of the recognized symbols of rabbinic

supervision, or which are not integral to the package, should not be used without consulting Rabbi Alpert.

Prohibited Foods:

Baking Powder Bread Crackers Rye Barley Cakes Spelt Biscuits Cereal

Oats Wheat

Newly Permitted foods for the Askenazim as well as the Sephardim:

Corn (includes syrup, oil & sweeteners) Millet Legumes (beans & peas) Rice Soy Mustard

Buckwheat Sesame Seeds

Permitted Foods with Restrictions

No Pesach Hekhsher Required (Products which may be purchased without a Pesach Hekhsher

Prior to or During Pesach):

Baking Soda Bicarbonate of Soda Eggs Fresh fruits & vegetables

Fresh or frozen kosher meat (other than chopped meat) Unflavored tea & coffee

Olive oil (extra-virgin only) Whole or gutted fresh fish Whole nuts Spices Baby food & formula

No Pesach Hekhsher required if purchased Prior to Pesach (Products which may only be purchased

without a Pesach Hekhsher Prior Pesach. If bought During Pesach they require a Pesach Hekhsher):

All pure fruit juices Filleted fish Frozen fruit (no additives) Non-iodized salt

Pure white sugar (no additives) Quinoa (with nothing mixed in) White milk

Pesach Hekhsher Always Required whether bought Prior or During Pesach:

All baked goods for Pesach All frozen processed foods Candy Canned tuna Cheeses

Chocolate milk Decaf coffee & tea Herbal tea Dried fruits Ice cream

Liquor Grade AA butter Oils Soda Vinegar Wine Yogurt

Miscellaneous

Detergents: Powdered and liquid detergents do not require a Kosher le-Pesach label.

Medicine: Since Hametz binders are used in many pills, the following guidelines should be followed:

If the medicine is required for life sustaining therapy, it may be used on Pesach. If not, some authorities

permit, while others prohibit. Consult Rabbi Alpert.

MECHIRAT HAMETZ AUTHORIZATION FORM

To avoid having Hametz in your possession during Pesach, authorize Rabbi Alpert to be your

agent and sell your Hametz. To do so, please complete the authorization below and return it with

your $18.00 donation no later than Thursday, April 6. Monies collected will be donated.

I, the undersigned, hereby authorize Rabbi Alpert to be my agent and to sell all Hametz in my possession.

Signed ___________________________________________________ Dated____________________________

Mail to: Rabbi Jaymee M. Alpert

Congregation KTI

575 King Street, Port Chester, NY 10573

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March 2017- Adar - Nisan 5777

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2

KTI ECP

Mah Jongg Night

7:30-10:00 p.m.

KTI Social Hall

3

Neshama Body &

Soul, 7:15 p.m.

5:29 Candlelighting

4

Terumah

9:30 a.m. Service

5

Vav Nosh & Drosh 9:15- a.m.

8:30 a.m. Service

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7

8 9

Fast of Esther

10

5:37 Candlelighting

11

Tetzaveh

Shabbat Zakhor

Erev Purim

9:30 a.m. Service

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PURIM

Minyan/Megillah Reading

9:-10:30 in Daily Prayer Room

Purim Carnival

11-1 p.m. Social Hall

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Religious School

Purimkiyadah

5:00 p.m.

Ritual Committee

Meeting, 7:30 pm.

15 16

17

6:45 Candlelighting

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Ki Tissa

Shabbat Parah

9:30 a.m. Service

19 8:30 a.m. Service

20

21

Board Meeting,

8:00 p.m.

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23

24

ECP Tot Shabbat

6-7 p.m.

6:52 Candlelighting

25

Vayakehl-Pekudei

Shabbat Hahodesh

9:30 a.m. Service

26 10:00 a.m.

Speaker Series —

College Planning Panel

8:30 a.m. Service

27

28 Rosh Hodesh Nisan

29 30 31

7:00 Candlelighting

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Vayikra

NYS Senator

George Latimer will

be a guest speaker at

services

9:30 a.m. Service

2

Vav Nosh & Drosh

9:15 a.m.

8:30 a.m. Service

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4

5

6

7

Neshama Body

& Soul, 7:15 p.m.

7:07 Candlelighting

8

Shabbat Hagadol

Tsav

Noah Rotfeld,

Bar Mitvah a.m.

9:30 a.m. Service

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8:30 a.m. Service

10

Erev Pesach

1st Seder

Siyyum for First Born

7:30 a.m. Service

11

1st Day Pesach

2nd Seder

Services, 9:30 a.m

12

2nd Day Pesach

Services, 9:30 a.m.

13

3rd Day Pesach

14

4th Day Pesach

7:15 Candlelighting

15

Shabbat Hol Hamoed

Pesach

9:30 a.m. Service

16

6th Day Pesach

8:30 a.m. Service

7:17 Candlelighting

17

7th Day Pesach

Services 7:30 a.m.

7:15 Candlelighting

18

8th Day Pesach

9:30 a.m. Service

Yizkor Memorial

Service, 10:30 a.m.

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20

21

7:22 Candlelighting

22

Shemini

9:30 a.m. Service

23 8:30 a.m. Yom HaShoa Commemoration

Emanu-El , 7:30 p.m.

30 8:30 a.m.

24

Yom HaShoah

25

Board Meeting,

8:00 p.m.

26

Rosh Hodesh Iyar

27

Rosh Hodesh Iyar

28

Musical Kabbalat

Shabbat Service,

6:30 p.m.

7:29 Candlelighting

29

Tazria -Metzora Hei Vav Class Service/

Auf Ruf of Diana

Landes & Elliot Hasdan 9:30 a.m. Service

April 2017 - Nisan - Iyyar 5777

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May 2017 - Iyyar - Sivan 5777

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 Yom Ha’aztzma’ut

3

4

5

7:37 Candlelighting

6

Aharei Mot-Kedoshim

9:30 a.m. Service

7

8:30 a.m. Service

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10

11

ECP Art Show

12

ECP Art Show

ECP Tot Shabbat

6:00- 7:00 p.m. 7:44 Candlelighting

13

Emor

Gimmel/Dalet

Shabbat Service

9:30 a.m. Service

14

8:30 a.m. Service

15

16

Field Day/End of year

Picnic for RS,

4-6 p.m.

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19

Musical Kabbalat

Shabbat Service

6:30 p.m.

7:51 Candlelighting

20

Behar -Behukotai

9:30 a.m. Service

21

8:30 a.m. Service

22

23

Board Meeting

8:00 p.m.

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25

26

Rosh Hodesh Sivan

7:57 Candlelighting

27

Bamidbar

9:30 a.m. Service

28

8:30 a.m. Service

29

Memorial Day

Office Closed

30

Erev Shavuot

8:00 Candlelighting

31

Shavuot

7:30 a.m. Services

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Community Commemoration

Sunday, April 23, 2017 Memorial Candle lighting promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester - Rye 2125 Westchester Avenue East

Rye, New York 10580

914 - 967- 4382

Jointly sponsored by:

Congregation KTI,

Community Synagogue of Rye,

Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester,

and Jewish Community Center of Harrison

Together as one community let us gather to remember our

6 million martyrs in a brief program consisting of

readings, music and prayer.

Please join members and youth groups from

each of the participating congregations.

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Tributes

Congregation KTI gratefully acknowledges the following donations

GENERAL FUND Congratulations and Best Wishes to: *Joyce & Joe Askinasi, on the birth of their granddaughter, Sage Ellys, from Lori & Bruce Greenbaum, Mona & Mark Klapper, Rhoda & Richard Shapiro, Marian & Bill Kromberg *Amy & John Bellows, on the birth of their son, Jordan, from Linda & Paul Ellenbogen *Robin Buchholz and Rob Friedman, in honor of their wedding, from Judy & Stanley Buchholz, with special thanks to Rabbi Alpert *Bud Freedman, in honor of your special birthday, from Sheila & David B. Rosen *Marcia Friedman, in honor of her 90th birthday, from Judy, Stanley and Jill Buchholz *Sheila & Jack Granowitz, on their granddaughter June’s engagement to John Chestnut, from Linda & Paul Ellenbogen *June Granowitz and John Chestnut, on their engagement, from Linda & Paul Ellenbogen *Karen & Bob Walker, on the birth of their grandson, Jordan, from Linda & Paul Ellenbogen, Janet & Robert Paul, Rita & Len Unger Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to: *Lorraine Ackerman, on the loss of beloved husband, Herbert Ackerman, from Mimi & Hy Charney *Ken Berkowitz, on the loss of beloved mother & grandmother, Gloria Berkowitz, from Lisa & Peter Raider *Len Blum & family, on the loss of beloved mother & grandmother, Beatrice Blum, from Kathy & Bill Alper, Joyce & Joe Askinasi, Amanda & Peter Goodman, Rickie & Monroe Haas, Amy & Howard Katz, Mona & Mark Klapper, Leslie & Henry Novack, Rhoda & Richard Shapiro, Helene Simon, Susan & Steven Visoky *Beverly Cheikin, on the loss of beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Benjamin Vinokur, from Linda & Marc Goldstein, Jennifer & Jordan Kanfer * Michael Forman, on the loss of his beloved father, from Amanda & Peter Goodman *Jennifer Cheikin Frank, on the loss of beloved grandfather, Benjamin Vinokur, from Jennifer Epstein

*Roberta Corwin & family, on the loss of beloved cousin, Arnold Corwin, from Judy & Stanley Buchholz *Stacey Durand, on the loss of beloved mother, Connie Lipman *Adrian Gelbard & family, on the loss of beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Harvey Guzik, from Joyce & Joe Askinasi, Debbie & David Berman, Nori Goldsmith & Lenny Blum, Judy & Doug Conrad, Lori & Bruce Greenbaum, David Heiser, Leslie & Henry Novack *Michael Hausman & Tracy Pogue, on the loss of beloved aunt, Ruth Karnes, from Helene Nathan Jacob & Howard Jacob and children, Pamela Kubalik, Linda Movish *Penny Nemzer & family, on the loss of beloved mother, Sylvia Nemzer, from Nori & Lenny Blum, Rickie & Monroe Haas, Mona & Mark Klapper, Leslie & Henry Novack *Viola Proner & family, on the loss of beloved husband, Stanley Proner, from Linda & Paul Ellenbogen *Peter Raider & family, on the loss of beloved mother, Sandra, from Kathy & Bill Alper, Joyce & Joe Askinasi, Debra & David Berman, David Heiser, Sandi & Jeffrey Kornblum, Nancy & Bruce Lumish, Laurie & Marc Reiskind, Joan & Norman Rosebaum, *Gloria Sosin, on the loss of beloved sister, Joyce Hirschhorn, from Mimi & Hy Charney *Karen & Bob Walker and the Karnes family, on the loss of beloved aunt, Ruth Karnes, from Sheryle & Ed Goldstein, from Helene Nathan Jacob & Howard Jacob and children, Nancy & Bruce Lumish, Parkside Memorial Chapels Speedy Recovery to: *David Goldstein, from Janet & Robert Paul PRAYERBOOK FUND In Loving Memory of: *Ruth Karnes, beloved aunt of the Walker and Hausman families, from cousins, Helene Nathan Jacob & Howard Jacob and children *Samuel Simon, beloved father, from Helene Simon

YAHRZEIT FUND In Loving Memory of: *David Azorsky, beloved father & grandfather, from Sonya & William Bernfeld *Edward Fox, beloved uncle, from Diane Yasgur *Bea Golding, beloved mother, from Jay Golding *Leah Halperin, beloved mother, from Belle & Arthur Simon *Janet Heiser, beloved wife, from David Heiser *Rosalie Heiser, beloved grandmother, from Andrew Heiser *Leon Kahan, beloved father, from Miriam Golden *Leon Kahan, beloved father-in-law, from Erna Kahan *Sadie Kahan, beloved mother, from Mimi Charney *Sadie Kahan, beloved mother-in-law, from Erna Kahan *Lena Katz, beloved mother, from Amy & Howard Katz *Lillian Kromberg, beloved mother, from William Kromberg *Freda Lessin, beloved mother-in-law and grandmother, from David & Andrew Heiser *Howard Levine, beloved father, from Renee & Robert Levine *Ruth Levine, beloved grandmother, from Renee & Robert Levine *Lillian Lowenthal, beloved mother, from Mark & Ilene Lowenthal *Gertrude Lowet, beloved mother, from Henry & Eleanor Lowet *George & Ruth Moncher, beloved parents, from Amy & Howard Katz *Louis Shelvan, beloved uncle, from Marilyn Fisher *Leo Somkin, beloved father, from Ilene & Mark Lowenthal *Irving Raines, beloved father, from Joyce Tanchum *Yetta Raines Weiss, beloved mother, from Joyce Tanchum *Sue Sussman, beloved mother, from Ethel Weisburd *Rose Tunis, beloved mother, from Diane Yasgur

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Deepest Sympathy and Condolences to: * Peter & Lisa Raider, in memory of mother, Sandra Raider, from Benjamin Abrams, Susan & Jeffrey Friedman CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Donations received from: *Peter & Lisa Raider in loving memory of Sandra Raider *Beverly Cheikin in loving memory of father, Benjamin Vinokur ALIYAH FUND: In Honor of: *Her aliyah, from Sheryle Goldstein LADIES AID FUND: In Memory of: * Connie Lipman, beloved mother of Stacey Durand, from Jackie & Marvin Goldowsky Donations were received from: *Mimi Charney *Dorothy & Fischel Myers *Jordan & Robbie Sedler *Joyce Tanchum *Jill Yolen

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