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The Temple Beth Torah Times Volume LV No. 8 Adar II / Nisan 5779 April 2019

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Off the Bimah

We’re very proud of a wonderful project done by the students in our Hebrew School – a Passover Hagada. “Why is this Hagada different from all other Haga-das?” It contains over 150 explanations by our children that reveal new insights and meaning to the traditional text. At most Seders, we merely

read (or skip!) the words of the Hagada. But Passover was meant to be a holiday in which we not only tell the story, but, more importantly, think about and dis-cuss the meaning of the story and its relevance to us

today. Each week in Hebrew School, we raised questions about the dif-ferent steps of the Hagada, and we asked the students to come up with their own answers. We told them: there are no right and wrong an-swers, only thoughtful ones. And we were pleasantly surprised by the wis-dom and creativity of our kids. Their best answers were put into the Haga-

da. We also included some of their artistic sketches. This Hagada itself is a user-friendly text that takes the reader through each of the fourteen steps of the Pass-over Seder. Passover is the holiday when asking questions is at the heart of the day. Here are some of the questions we asked: Why do we use red wine at the Seder? What does freedom mean for people (us) who were never slaves? Why is washing (twice) a key part of the evening’s activities? Why dip celery into salt water? Why do we break the middle matza in half, and then hide it? Why does matza have holes in it? Besides horseradish, are there other things in our lives which make us uncomfortable, and which are good for us? What lesson does the strange story of Had Gadya teach us? You’ll be surprised – and enlightened – by the marvelous answers that our students came up with. We’re sending a free copy of our Hebrew School Hagada to every Temple family, with the hope that you can use it at your Seders this year. And if anyone would like to purchase multiple copies, they’re avail-able in our office for $3 a booklet.

The Temple Beth Torah Hagadaby Rabbi Michael Katz

“In every generation one must look upon him or herself as if he or she per-sonally had come out from Egypt.” This quote from the Haggadah, I believe, sums up the entire goal of the Sed-er – reliving both slavery and redemption in the course of one evening. The component of slavery is in fact relived for

several evenings, days, afternoons, and weeks in the feverish attempts we make to prepare our homes for Pesach. How might we relieve some of the stress con-nected to Pesach preparations? Here are a few sug-gestions. One of my friends related that each year she and her husband go out for a very fancy dinner the night just before Pesach. This idea is great if you’re not still cleaning and/or cooking at this point. Beware that go-ing out to eat at a Kosher establishment the night be-fore Pesach is utter mayhem, but essential as usually (at least with us), there’s absolutely nothing to eat in the house until the Seder! Another friend suggested hiring a cleaning ser-vice. This is the best idea of all, regardless of whether or not you are able to afford it. Taking into account (no pun intended) what is already spent at the butcher, the grocery, the wine store, not to mention your recently mailed tax return, Pesach is without a doubt the most expensive of Jewish holidays. But if a cleaning service is willing to do your kitchen, hire them, and hire them early. Then you might be able to really enjoy that fancy dinner the night before Pesach. We have an enormous advantage, living in New York, with an abundance of kosher-for-Passover food options, including groceries, butchers, and caterers. Let someone else do the cooking! Complete menus of prepared foods are available at most Kosher estab-lishments. Even better, book a cruise, or go to one of many Kosher l’Pesach resorts for the entire week! The ban-quet hall style Seder is a bit less personal and intimate than your own dining room, but remember who has to do the dishes at the end of the evening, and you won’t mind chanting the Four Questions with a cast of sev-

Pesach Stress Reducersby Cantor Carol Chesler

Continued on Page 4

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Press from Our Leaders

A joint celebration of Shabbat Across America at JJC. JJC joining us for Kab-balat Shabbat and Shabbat Dinner on Friday night. L’Dor VaDor, JJC and TBT working together on Sandwich Sun-day (a program to make sand-wiches and bag lunches and deliver them to the hungry). A jointly planned social event

(watch your email for more details about the Scaven-ger Hunt – it’s sure to be a great time) between JJC and TBT. Head scratching. Whispers of “what does this mean?” Lots of questions. So what is going on? Let’s face it. The demograph-ics in Jericho have been changing. They have been changing for a while and it seems to have accelerated over the last couple of years. So what are we doing about it? We’re thinking out-side the box. There is one thing for sure – there is strength in numbers. A bit of background. Historically, especially on Long Island, there are many different congregations within an area. What this tends to do is fracture the local Jewish community into congregational commu-nities. We have been guilty of that ourselves. How of-ten have your heard over the years about the Temple Beth Torah Community?

What we are trying to do is change that paradigm. We are trying to create one larger, stronger Jewish Community of Jericho.

Looking towards the future, one thing is certain – there is strength in numbers. Our past joint programs have been successful, engaging and enjoyable! There were a lot of new and unfamiliar faces at the programs – and this is a great way to meet many of your neighbors. We will provide additional information regarding the Scavenger Hunt soon… join us!

I would like to share a short version of Ms. Lalo’s monthly newsletter. It will give you an insight to the teach-ings that takes place in our Hay class. Our Hay class has continued to progress nicely over the last several weeks. The vast majority of students’ Hebrew reading level is im-

proving with every class. We are practicing reading and we are playing reading games whenever pos-sible. The students are working diligently on master-ing their prayer goals, and we will continue with this once a week. During our meetings with the Rabbi, the class wrapped up their Haggadah creative commen-tary booklet by writing more reflections on questions posed by the Rabbi, as well as drawing more pictures to accompany their thoughts. Subsequently, the class began their review of the Amidah prayer with the Rab-bi, who offered some deeper insights into the prayers we are learning in class. We have begun spending time learning about modern day Israel, including its geography, topogra-phy, climate, population, major cities, universities, and economy. The students used a fun and enlarged map to label major areas, as they learned their location. In addition, the class experienced the Israeli Gadna program with Amit, whereby they learned about Israel and engaged in activities reflecting the Israeli army experience. Finally, our Shinshinim program has con-tinued once a month with Noam, and we made choco-late balls which were simply delicious! Over the last several weeks, we have learned about the following values: Tzaar Baalei Chayim (caring for animals and minimizing their suffering), and Shmirat Halashon (guarding one’s tongue and refraining from uttering negative speech). Also, the class learned about the value of Ometz Lev, courage, as well as the value of Tzedakah. All four values en-compass much of our daily lives, and working on cul-tivating them undoubtedly helps us all become better human beings. Our journey of biblical prophets has also contin-ued, and since our last update, our Hay class has

Religious School Updateby Orna Sheena, Education Director

A Strong Jewish Community in Jerichoby Rich Rothstein, Co-President

Continued on Page 4

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Around the Congregation

My name is Jillian Baskind. I have two older sisters, Emma and Abby. I love to play soccer and basket-ball. I play for the Jericho Middle School and I play on travel basketball and soccer teams. Ever since Emma’s Bat Mitzvah, five years ago, I couldn’t wait until it was my turn to be-come a Bat Mitzvah. I have enjoyed working with both the Cantor and the

Rabbi. They have both been kind and patient with me and have showed me that hard work pays off. Spend-ing time at Temple Beth Torah has taught me to be thankful for what I have and the importance of giving back. Last year, I organized a fundraiser for a friend we made in Anguilla who lost his home in hurricane Irma. I plan to continue giving back to my community and others in need. Thank you to Temple Beth Torah for preparing me so well to become a Jewish woman. I hope to take what I learned in Hebrew School and with my meetings with the Cantor and Rabbi and use those lessons throughout my life.

The Next Step

Bat Mitzvah: Jillian Baskind (March 30)Daughter of Jason and Linda

eral hundred. Try to schedule a facial, manicure/pedicure, or full body massage for the day just prior to the holiday. Face it – you’re exhausted. You haven’t taken a word of my advice, and you’re preparing not one, but two Seders for at least 30 people! Do something nice for yourself. When your guests ask what they can bring, say, “Please hire a professional massage therapist for me for an hour the day before the Seder.” This guest will automatically become your best friend! If you heed these words which I command you on this day, Pesach will truly be for you a Festival of Free-dom. Chag Kasher v’Sameach.

Cantor Chesler (Continued from Page 2)

learned about two new prophets, namely, Amos and Isaiah. With regard to our weekly Torah portion stud-ies, the class reviewed the story of Moses, including his upbringing, his escape from Egypt, the burning bush, the plagues, the miraculous sea splitting, the 10 commandments, and the building of the Tabernacle as a dwelling house for G-d. The Israelites’ contributions to the Tabernacle teach us a lot about modern day Tzedakah giving, and how it should always be given wholeheartedly. Finally, during our Jewish history lessons, we learned about the Sephardic Diaspora and Spain’s anti-Jewish riots and expulsion of Jews. The class also learned about the lives of Polish Jews during the 1500s to the late 19th century, as well as two famous Rabbis, namely the Vilna Gaon and the Ba’al Shem Tov, along with their teachings and essential philoso-phies.

School Update (Continued from Page 3)

A Note from Your Purim Fairies,Marissa Lorintz and Rocey Lester

How could our Mishloach Manot bags be more complete without the sweet, juicy apples and oranges that pull the bags together? Thank you, Cary Rubin, for graciously donating your fruit to help make our fun-draiser a success. And what else could make preparation for Pu-rim more cheerful and warm than having vol-unteers help us stuff Mishloach Manot bags the day before the Me-gillah reading? We set up tables in the social hall and work in as-sembly line fashion try-ing to avoid the tempta-tion of sneaking some of the goodies for fear of the Purim Fairies disapproving. Thanks extend to: Doreen Lei-bowitz, Darrell Lester, Nancy Maltz, Nancy Marshall – who’s been our helper for 17 years! – and Arlene Toscano for making our task go quickly. We also want to express our sincere appreciation to: Vicky Britvan, Darrell Lester and Randy Marber – also our long-time helper! – for helping to distribute bags erev Purim, without whom we would find it rather difficult and cha-otic to pass out (pun intended!) by ourselves. Thanks to Denise and Rose, as well, for their as-sistance in the office, and to Flores for his help in set-ting up and cleaning up in the social hall.

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Around the Congregation

Mazel tov to Doreen and Stuart Leibowitz on the engagement of their daughter Beverly to Jason Weiner.

Mazel Tov to Mort and Eulam-pia Appelbaum on the engagement of their daughter Katherine to Yoni Abrahamian.

Our Condolences to Paul Koppelman on the passing of his mother Cynthia.

Temple Beth Torah has a support base of members who are available to help fellow congregants when a time of need occurs. If you are in a posi-tion where you could use assistance - such as friendly phone calls or visits, shopping, prescription pick-ups, meal prep and delivery, and so on - please contact the Temple Office or Rabbi Katz. All information is confidential and will be shared only as necessary.

You’ve Got a Temple Friend

Recipes to Remember is a great gift for any simcha. It is available for $18 in the Temple office. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our Sisterhood Co-Presidents, Linda Guber and Randie Mishan.

Temple Beth Torah’sSisterhood Cookbook

Temple Beth Torah’s Book Clubby Sandy Wasserman

Below please find more information regarding the last three books for this year’s Temple Beth Torah Book Club. Since Daylight Savings Time is back, we’ll meet at 7:30 p.m. for the rest of the spring!

Tuesday, April 30th, at 7:30 p.m.Book: The Librarian of Auschwitz, by Antonio Iturbe Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this is the incredible story of a girl who risked her life to keep the magic of books alive during the Holocaust. This is a fitting book for Yom HaShoah, observed this year on May 2. You can find interviews with the real Dita Kraus online on YouTube. She lives in Israel, and has spoken about her experi-ences in Auschwitz. Note: Though this book is about Auschwitz, it manages to be uplifting to the spirit; our history in the worst of times.

Thursday, May 30th, at 7:30 p.m.Book: The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish Set in London of the 1660s and of the early twenty-first century, The Weight of Ink is the interwoven tale of two women of remarkable intellect: Ester Velas-quez, an emigrant from Amsterdam who is permitted to scribe for a blind rabbi, just before the plague hits the city; and Helen Watt, an ailing historian with a love of Jewish history.

Tuesday, June 18th, at 7:30pm Book: Eternal Life, by Dara Horn In Horn’s newest book, she explores: What would it really mean to live forever? Rachel is a woman with a problem: she can’t die. Her recent troubles – widow-hood, a failing business, an unemployed middle-aged son – are only the latest in a litany spanning dozens of countries, scores of marriages, and hundreds of children. In the 2,000 years since she made a spiri-tual bargain to save the life of her first son back in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, she’s tried everything to free herself, and only one other person in the world understands: a man she once loved passionately, who has been stalking her through the centuries, con-vinced they belong together forever. [Spoiler: It’s a weird book and an odd premise, really!]

And then – we’ll take a break for the summer and resume our book club in the fall! So many good stories to read and discuss! We are the ‘People of the Book!’

You can get all of your favorite Passover treats while supporting Tem-ple Beth Torah with our annual Pesach Candy Fundraiser! Contact the Temple office for additional information.

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Recent Events

Temple Beth Torah congregants, families and students celebrated Purim together on Wednesday, March 20. The afternoon began with an event for the Hebrew School students that included baking hamantashen, grogger constructing, mask making, carnival games and pizza. Our teenagers and con-gregants arrived shortly afterwards for the Megilah reading, which was accompanied by fun songs and a comedy routine. Then, after picking up their Purim baskets, the adults gathered to shmooze and enjoy wine, cheese, and the acoustic guitar and singing of our own Andrew Weiss in the social hall. We are thankful for our teenagers, who read from the Megilah beautifully each year. Yasher koach to all of our Megilah readers: Aaron Marasia, Sam Balizer, Sam Kane, Jackson Gingold, Galit Chesler, Sydney Lesnick, Elijah Krangle, Reesa Lefkowicz, Jake Moreh, Katie Margolis, Jacob Balizer, Fredi Schneider, Avi Chesler, Lindsey Komson, Harrison Berger, Chad Gerber, Jake Levy, Nathan Davis, Jes-se Lebolt, Brooke Marshall, Julia Penchuk, Leo Schwartz, Max Shapiro, Noa Krangle, Lily Wachtel, Jesse Bernstein, Daryn Weiner, Madeline Rosen, Justin Worst, Molly Lebolt, Hallie Goldberg, Sydney Grishman, Charles Lefkowicz, Zachary Marasia, Sabrina Kessler, Griffin Worst, and Brandon Weiss.

An Overview of Purim Celebrations at Temple Beth Torah

Follow Temple Beth Torah on Facebook to see additional pictures.

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Did You Know?

Explanation of a Jewish Tradition: Had Gadya

Why is this song in the Hagada? It has nothing to do with Passover, and seemingly nothing to do with Judaism – a goat is eaten by a cat, which is bitten by a dog, which is clubbed by a stick, which is burned by fire, which is quenched by water, which is drunk by the ox, which is slaughtered by the butcher, who is killed by the Angel of Death. Yet it has an important place at the very conclusion of the Seder. Many think that this was a well-known children’s song dating back to the 16th century; it was added to the Seder to keep kids interested. (It is similar in struc-ture to other folk songs, like “There was an old woman who swallowed a fly...”). But commentators over the years saw Had Gadya as a parable – in code – that actually tells the story of Jewish History. The “kid” represents the Jewish peo-ple (and the two zuzim are the two tablets of the Ten Commandments; the father is none other than God). The cat who devours the goat are the Assyrians (who

Ingredients:2 1/2 cups (20 oz.) cooked and mashed butternut

squash (about 2 medium squashes)5/8 cup potato starch

1/2 cup oil3 eggs

2 tsp cinnamon

Makes one 8 x 11 inch tray; serves approx 8

Cut the butternut squash in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds. Place the pieces in a large pot with about 2 inches of water, cover the pot. Bring to a boil over a high flame, reduce the flame, and cook for about 30 minutes, until the squash is fork tender. Remove the squash from the pot and let it cool. Scoop out the “meat” from the skin, discarding the skins. Mash the squash and measure out the amount needed. Sift the potato starch over the mashed squash with a small sifter or tea strainer, so it won’t clump together. Add the oil, sugar and eggs and mix well. Pour the batter into an 8 x 11 inch baking pan. Sprinkle the cinnamon over the top of the Kugler. Bake for 40-45 minutes at 350 degrees until the center of the kugel tests firm when pierced with a knife.

Tip: This kugel slices neatest when it is cold. Make it 1 day in advance. The next day slice into squares and serve either cold or warm up for 10 minutes covered before serving.

Butternut Squash Kugel (Passover)

A Recipe from Our Sisterhood

Ingredients:4-5 granny smith apples, 5 tablespoons cake meal,

2 teaspoons cinnamon, 4 eggs, 2 cups sugar,1 cup oil, 2 cups cake meal,

1 cup potato starch, 3 teaspoons baking powder,1/4 - 1/2 teaspoons salt, mini chocolate chips,

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional),1/4 cup of either water, lemon juice, or orange juice

(or a combination of the three)

Grease and dust with potato starch a 9” tube pan. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Peel, core and dice the apples into 1“ cubes and set aside in a medium bowl. Combine the 5 tablespoons of cake meal with the cin-namon, sprinkle the mixture over the apples. Toss the apples to coat them. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light; add the oil; continue beating for an additional 10 minutes. Add the water, juice, or combination liquid mix. In a separate bowl, sift the cake meal with the potato starch, baking powder, and salt. Add the sifted dry ingredients to the beaten egg mixture. Beat at low speed until blended. Fold in the diced apples, chocolate chips and optional walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until a cake tester inserted comes out clean. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Remove cake from the pan and continue to cool completely. Dust with confectioners sugar before serving. Serves approxi-mately 10.

Apple Cake (Passover)

conquered Israel in 722 BCE). The dog is the Baby-lonians; the Stick – the Persians. The fire that burns the stick is the Greeks, and the water represents the Roman empire. The ox is the Muslims, the slaughterer – the Crusaders, and, finally, the Angel of Death is the Ottoman Empire. The song, then, is about world history, and all the nations who have persecuted the Jews – one following another. This reminds us of a key line in the Hagada: B’khol Dor vaDor – “In every generation, they arose against us to destroy us. But the Holy One, Blessed is He, saves us from their hands.” And, sure enough, Had Gadya also ends on a positive note: The Holy One, Blessed is He, comes at the end to conquer the Angel of Death. Passover tells the story of how God saved us way back when from the Egyptians; Had Gadya is a reminder to Jews who lived during other difficult times: God, in the end, will once again come to save us.

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Upcoming Events for April 2019

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Adult Education,7:30 p.m.

Executive Board Meeting, 8:45 p.m.

Adult Education,7:30 p.m.

Board of Trustees Meeting, 8:45 p.m.

Vav Class andParents Meet with Rabbi Katz, 5 p.m.School Program:

Matzoh BakeAdult Education,

7:30 p.m.Morning Minyan,

9:00 a.m.

Morning Minyan, 9:00 a.m.

Morning Minyan, 9:00 a.m.

Morning Minyan, 9:00 a.m.

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School Program:Classroom Seders

Book Talk,

7:30 p.m.

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Chol HamoedNo School

Chol HamoedNo School

Chol Hamoed

No School

School Program:Rak Dan

Israeli Dancing

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Upcoming Events for April 2019

UpcomingEvent

SpotlightOur Sisterhood will

be hosting a self defense class on Tuesday, May 7 and our annual

SisterhoodShabbat on

Saturday, June 1. Also, another

exciting Jewish Singles event is

coming to Temple Beth Torah on

Sunday, May 5. If you or someone

you know would like to be added to our

list, contact the Temple office.

Savethe Date

Join OurBook Club

Tuesday, April 30at 7:30pm

Join us as wediscuss our next

Book Club pick:The Librarian of Auschwitz by

Antonio Iturbe

Thursday, May 30at 7:30pm

Our next BookClub pick is:

The Weight of Ink, by Rachel Kadish

Thursday Friday Saturday

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18 19 20

25 26 27

Shabbat Services, 9:45 a.m.

Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Karol

Minha, 7:15 p.m.

Shabbat Services, 9:45 a.m.

Minha, 7:20 p.m.

4 5

Candle Lighting,7:06 p.m.

Shabbat Services,6:30 p.m.

Jr. Congregation,9:00 a.m.

Shabbat Services, 9:45 a.m.

Minha, 7:05 p.m.

Candle Lighting,7:14 p.m.

Family Service,6:30 p.m.

Candle Lighting,7:21 p.m.

Shabbat Services,6:30 p.m.

Candle Lighting,7:28 p.m.

Shabbat Services,6:30 p.m.

Search for Chametz(in the evening)

Rosh ChodeshNisanShabbat Hachodesh

ShabbatHagadol

Fast of the First BornErev PassoverFirst Seder

PassoverFirst DaySecond Seder

Chol HamoedNo School

PassoverSeventh Day

Shabbat Services, 9:45 a.m.

Minha, 7:30 p.m.

PassoverEighth DayYizkor

SisterhoodProgram:

Women’s Seder,7:30 p.m.

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A Guide to Temple Beth Torah

Randi LesnickCo-President

Rich RothsteinCo-President

Marcy FrankExecutive VP

Heather HazenVP Fundraising

David DamonVP Education

Stuart LeibowitzVP House & Buildings

Ed KatzinVP House & Buildings

Gillian GrishmanVP Membership

Michael GlickmanVP Publicity

Art PesnerFinancial Secretary

Joel GlantzVP Ritual

Ronit SchwartzVP Youth

Robert ShapiroMen’s Club President

Linda GuberSisterhood Co-Pres

Randie MishanSisterhood Co-Pres

Temple Beth Torah Executive Board

Michael KatzRabbi

Carol CheslerCantor

Kalman FliegelmanCantor Emeritus

Orna SheenaEducation Director

Marc BalizerPresidents’ Council

Andrew MarshallImmediate Past Pres

Stephanie MashebSecretary

Neal GuberTreasurer

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A Guide to Temple Beth Torah

Schedule of Religious Services

Daily ServicesEvening Minyans (Sun - Thurs), 8:30 p.m.

Sunday Morning Services, 9:00 a.m.

Shabbat ServicesFriday Evening, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Morning, 9:45 a.m.Saturday Minhah/Havdalah, Sundown

(same time as candle lighting)

Who Should I Contact To...?

Arrange for Aliyah or HonorsContact our Vice President of Ritual,

Joel Glantz

Schedule a Baby Naming or AufrufContact Cantor Chesler

Sponsor a Kiddush or Oneg ShabbatContact the Temple Office

Add a Name to the “Mi-Shehbayrach” (Get Well) List

Contact Rabbi Katz

Notify the Congregation ofa Funeral or a ShivaContact Rabbi Katz

Check a Yahrzeit DateContact the Temple Office

Discuss Bar or Bat Mitzvah DatesContact Cantor Chesler

Discuss Dues or Financial QuestionsContact the Temple Office or

our Treasurer, Neal Guber

Purchase Torah CardsContact Linda Pochtar, 933-0963

or Betty Weiss, 931-6046

Purchase Kippot and Head CoveringsContact Linda Guber, 297-3721or Gillian Grishman, 938-6790

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each other not just as fellow congregants,but as members of our extended family.Share your simchahs with us! Contactthe Publisher of the Temple Beth Torah

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