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Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 2 & 7Birthday & Anniversary Mazel Tovs . . . . . . . . .page 16Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 8 & 9Condolences. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5Co–President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3Donation form. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 10Donations received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pages 11 & 12Mazel Tovs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5MBIEE Information page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 13Men’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 2 & 6Rabbi’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 1Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pages 2, 4 & 5Social Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 5Thank yous. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 7Yahrzeits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 12Yiddish Cultural Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .page 3

Rabbi Charles S. Sherman

The MiracleThe miracle of Hanukkah is that a small

amount of oil, enough for only one day,

lasted eight days. The oil maintained the

“eternal light” in the Temple. What precip-

itated the miracle was that the Jewish peo-

ple, led by the Maccabees, against all odds,

reclaimed their central House of Worship.

Tradition suggests that was the miracle.

But the reality was that somebody in the Temple had

the day–to–day responsibility of doing the hard work. Some-

body had to pick the olives, press them, produce special

oil, and then every morning, use the oil to feed the “eternal

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Yes, there is the miracle of the oil lasting days until a

fresh supply could be produced. But there is another miracle

here as well, and that is the miracle of our own human selves

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work and responsibilities.

One of the more inspirational stories I have heard is from

Rabbi Jack Reimer about Itzhak Perlman, the violinist. He

was giving a concert at Lincoln Center. Perlman was strick-

en with polio as a child, has braces and walks with crutches.

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foot back and extends the other. He picks up the violin and

begins to play. But one night, something went very wrong.

Just as he started to play, one of the strings on his violin

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ed a moment, closed his eyes and started again. Everyone

knows you cannot play a symphonic work with three strings,

but he did. He began modulating, recomposing, and retuning

the strings to get new sounds they had never made before.

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out how much music you can still make with what you have

left.”

Volume LVIII, Number 3 Kislev-Tevet-Shevet 5776 December 2015-January 2016

Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El

MBIEE

A Conservative congregation, traditional and egalitarian, dedicated to perpetuating Judaism by supporting the religious, spiritual, educational, social and cultural life of our community.

David and Nada Berd

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Michael and Shirlee Friedman

Myrna Gelfand

Richard Gering and Nancy Bell

Jay and Robin Goodman

Helene Katz

Jesse and Hannah Klapholtz

Sherry Kohn

Francine Listman

Jules and Susan Markowitz

Carl Reinhart

Sheila Richman

Jay and Linda Rigberg

Roy and Shelley Schwartz

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Murray Silberman

Sharon Sussman

Welcome our new Congregants to MBIEE

The Shofar Volume LVIII, Number 3

Melrose B’nai Israel Emanu-El8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park, 19027-1515

Phone 215.635.1505website: www.mbiee.org

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MBIEE

Published September, Oct-Nov, Dec-Jan, Feb-Mar, Apr-May, and Summer

Information usually found on page 2 has been moved to page 13 in order to better make use of color printing.

Sisterhood Undertook Repairs to Sukkah Decorations

F.J.M.C. Tour de ShulsBen Burrows commentary can be found on page 6

Adult Education program featured Dr. Philip Cunningham, Director of Jewish–Catholic Relations with Alan Berson

and Rabbi Charles Sherman

MBIEE members, friends & community guests in attendance.

L-R: Sheila Richman, Mildred Brooks, Florence Leon, Ariana Burrows, Fran Sion, Judy Baker and (not pictured) Karen Berger had fun reworking the wire connections of

the decorations that then were hung in the Sukkah.

Men’s ClubAssembling the Sukkah

Co-President’s Message Hanukkah Gelt

By now you should have received your Hanukkah gelt !"#$%!&'()*'&%)!'+,-.'#/%#$'")!,'!/%',01#%2'3%..+'4"55'6%'glad to provide additional tickets for your family and 0."%)*&2'7(55'!/%'89:;;',01#%'0,.'<,.%'!"#$%!&2

Hope you are a winner!Jerry Weiss, Hanukkah Gelt Chairman

December 2015-January 2016 The Shofar

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:!'/(&'6%%)'('6-&+'!"<%'")',-.',01#%2'Our staff, with the help of volunteers, has created an

%<("5'(**.%&&'*(!('6(&%2'=/%'1.&!'%<("5")>',0'('?+%.'!,',-.'congregation was done on Tuesday, October 27. Those who do not have an email address have been mailed a hard #,@+',0'!/%'?+%.2'A%'/(B%'.%*-#%*',-.'CDED'<("5")>'!,'only 38 persons. Now that the data base is in place, this could be used to distribute different types of information. :0'+,-.'%<("5'(**.%&&'#/()>%&F'@5%(&%'#,)!(#!',-.',01#%2

Chaverware training is ongoing; this training is now 6%")>'*,)%'.%<,!%5+F'&,' "0'+,-'&/,-5*'#(55'*-.")>',01#%'hours, your call may go to voicemail. Please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as the training session is completed.

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It is that time of year again–the amount of day-light continues to decline along with the out-door temperature. While some of us are fortu-nate to spend some time in the warm weather, most of us will continue to endure Mother Na-ture’s reminder that there are four seasons.' H-.'I">/'I,5"*(+'&%.B"#%&F',-.'1.&!'4"!/'Rabbi Sherman, were moving, beautiful, and introduced us to new enjoyable experiences in which numer-ous congregants participated. As many readily noted, we add-ed extra rows of chairs to accommodate our congregants, their families, and guests. Many attended a beautiful dinner during Sukkot. As we have done in the past, our Men’s Club erected, and our Sisterhood members decorated, the Sukkah. Most recently, many congregants and non-congregants (!!%)*%*'J(66"' D/%.<()K&' 1.&!' ,0' !/.%%' &%&&",)&' *"&#-&&")>'Jewish humor. It was not only educational in terms of how the Jewish people perceive themselves, but it also provided a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a good belly laugh as Rabbi Sherman took the audience through several examples of this type of humor and how it developed. Despite the expected travails of harsh weather, our shul will continue to provide a warm haven for our Shabbat ser-vices, both Friday evening and Saturday morning, weather permitting. In addition, we will continue to celebrate holi-days such as Hanukkah'4"!/'!/%'-&-(5'.(0?%'4/"#/'@.,B"*%&'('chance to win a prize on eight consecutive nights! Our Men’s Club and Sisterhood will continue to pro-vide excellent programs which will be announced well in advance so you will have the opportunity to “reserve the date.” Likewise, as many of you have already experienced, ,-.'L*-5!';*-#(!",)'7,<<"!!%%'/(&'(')-<6%.',0'1)%'%B%)!&'which are scheduled over the next several months. Follow the Shofar and eNews for notice about these events in addition to looking at the displays just outside the sanctuary. As we continue through the cold months of winter and start to enter the warmer days of spring, we begin to look forward to one of my favorite holidays. While we associate Pesach with much preparation and ritual, it is also provides an opportunity for us to spend extra time with our families and friends at seder. Our committees are hard at work under very capable lead-ership to develop methods to expand our presence and recog-nition in the Old York Road corridor. These efforts, coordi-nated with Rabbi Sherman, seek to increase our membership and to continue to provide the interesting programs which are educational and enjoyable. We continue to seek input from our congregants on any aspect of synagogue life. Please feel free to leave a note in !/%',01#%'4"!/'+,-.'!/,->/!&'()*'#,<<%)!&M'!/%+'4"55'6%'.%-viewed and considered. This is your shul and we look forward to your participa-tion and enjoyment in all of its offerings.

Mitchell S. Pinsly, Co–President

Have you changed your address, phone number(s) or email address(es)? Be sure to keep your information up-!,N*(!%'4"!/' !/%'89:;;'H01#%2'O,-'#()'%<("5'!"#$%&mbiee.org',.'#(55'!/%',01#%'*-.")>'6-&")%&&'/,-.&2

Yiddish Cultural Group Meetings

Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at 12:30 P.M.Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at 12:30 P.M.We meet on the second Wednesday of each month. Refreshments are served at 12:30 P.M. and the regular program, under the leadership of Len Cohen, starts at 1:00 P.M. This program is free and open to both MBIEE members and non–members. You don’t have to know Yiddish to attend. Just come and participate in a Yiddish cultural program including nostalgia about the “old days,” pertinent jokes in Yiddish and English, family experiences with Yiddish, and anything else attendees can think of related to Yiddish and, oh yes, learn some Yiddish. If you have any questions, please call Len Cohen at PQR2STR2UPSV',.'!/%'89:;;',01#%'(!'PQR2STR2QRUR2

Len Cohen

Sisterhood Honor and Memory CardsIf you wish to honor a relative, friend, etc., or send a sym-pathy card to commemorate the memory of a loved one through a contribution to MBIEE Sisterhood, let us do the work for you. For $3 for each card, we will send the neces-sary message for you.

Should you wish to have cards on hand to send out your-self, making a telephone call is all you need to do. You can buy cards in packs of ten cards at a cost of $20 per pack.

Call Ilsa Kirchheimer at 215.379.0221 or Catalina Kurschner at 215.887.3922 to make arrangements to pick up your order at a Sisterhood meeting or at the MBIEE office.

To have us send out cards, call either of us at the above numbers.

Ilsa Kirchheimer & Catalina Kurschner,Program Leaders

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MBIEE Sisterhood

Jewish Theological Seminary Torah Fund

Sisterhood color photos are on page 2.

Sisterhood MessageAs we approach the midway point of the year, the words of our mission might re-fresh our inspiration:

The MBIEE Sisterhood comprises a group of dedicated women who seek to enhance Conservative Jewish values through service to, and support for, both our congregation and the wider community. Ongoing opportunities to learn and grow are shared through events and programming designed to educate, enrich, empower and inspire.

Sisterhood’s December and January plans are in keep-ing with our mission.

Jewish values are at the heart of the program on Sunday, December 20, 11:30 A.M. For “Memories of Our Heritage,” a collaborative program between MBIEE Sisterhood and the Women of KI, we are asked to “share a Jewish ritual item of meaning.” Come to the MBIEE social hall. Bring something of special Judaic meaning for you that brings back memories from your family’s past. Refreshments will be served. The 2nd annual Brunch & Games, since this fundraiser was such fun last year, returns to MBIEE’s social hall on Sunday, January 17, 11:30 A.M. Come play your favorite games. Bring a friend. While you’re have fun, enjoying the camaraderie, you also can take pleasure that you’re contrib-uting support to the life of the shul. Planning for both these programs is high on the agenda for Sisterhood’s general meeting on Thursday, December 17, 7:30 P.M. The meeting will open with a d’var hochmah from Sharon Byer on the leading points she gleaned at this summer’s Leadership Institute run by Women’s League for Conservative Judaism. You are cordially invited. Be a part of MBIEE Sister-hood. Shalom,

Ariana Burrows, Sisterhood President

Sisterhood Atlantic City Trip–October 7, 2015What a wonderful day! Everyone enjoyed themselves so much, they wanted to know when the next trip would take place.

We as a sisterhood group should be very proud of this great accomplishment for MBIEE. All of our members on the bus were very friendly and hospitable to the non-member supporters, many of whom were our personal friends and acquaintances. Their attendance made the day a very pleasant and happy successful day. This friendly atmosphere and our efforts for every one's comfort and enjoyment together with !"#$!#%%&'($)#*!"#%+$*$,"#-./#-*0$#-!#%!*&-#%+$1..2$,0*--&-1$and cooperation made all go smoothly.

Thanks to everyone for your help.Bea Barrish, Chairman

Libby Goldman, Co–Chairman

Our Torah Fund Brunch will be on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at 11:30 A.M. We are aiming for 100% participation. A donation

of $18 (chai) is required to attend. Additional information will be fourthcoming.

Natalie Remick Gabai,Torah Fund Coordinator

D’var Torah presented to Sisterhood by Sharon ByerNat’ah Karem, planting a vineyard is Women’s League’s current theme. It is a phrase taken from Proverbs’ Eishet Chayil, a woman of valor (Proverbs 31:17). I am sure, if I were to ask each of you to describe your images of this phrase we would all share a common picture–our “bubas,” our mothers or mommies, perhaps aunts and cousins working with their hands to nurture us and provide us with the fruits of their labors, from the little plots of land behind their rowhome, maybe little farms, and certainly; in their kitchens and pantries. Yiddishkeit and culture were planted there, too. It came with the food and their values and it also nurtured us. I’ve traveled the world and photographed, among many, the Thais, Laotians, Cambodians, and Indians planting their seeds and tilling their soils, of course, with their beasts of burden, the water buffalo and horses. Somehow, and I don’t know why, their food remains traditional. So does their culture, steeped still so deep. Today is another era for use. We are not in our kitchens or pantries or gardens all day. But we must still plant vineyards–for our future generations. How will we and what will they be? What will they produce? What relevance do we, as sisters, hold for the future?

Sharon Byer, Vice President, Programming

You can help MBIEE raise funds while you go food shopping.

Gift cards are available for

Acme MarketsShopRite

GiantWe earn 5% on gift cards you purchase.

All from Edythe Kaplan at 215.548.9165Giant from Lina Kurschner at 215.887.3922

Edythe Kaplan & Lina Kurschner, Program Leaders


MBIEE Sisterhood

Mazel Tovs

Social Action

!"#$%"#&'()'*+#$,,#-.#-/%#.",,-&#0-*+%"+$*1(#$#("$(-*#2,,"3#with smiles and sucesses and lots of lovely, luscious latkes.

Remember those who cannot get enough food to make their fall and winter seasons with satisfying meals.

Bring non–perishable kosher foods to MBIEE anytime. Don’t wait for a day when you are attending services. The nice wooden box is there, ready to accept your donations.

We continue to provide food for those who request it. Many thanks to those who donate into our Mitzvah Pantry collection box in the lobby! We all need to be nourished all year long, old and young.

If you would like to volunteer at pantry distributions, please contact me. These occur at Beth Sholom every Wednesday.

Each month, JRA delivers cartons of food, to all parts of our region. If you can help, see the calendar (jewishrelief.org) and contact me for more information.

A new and special social activity is being planned for January. In keeping with the National Day of Service, we will accept donations of school supplies to offer to children whose homes are in need these items as an education aid. This would be a short-term collection project, and all of us should give something to the effort.

Think about what you can do to help!Get in touch for more information: Carol Weinbaum,

!"#$%&'()*&+!&, or 215-927-6737.The Social Action Committee wants volunteers! New ideas, new faces, new strengths are needed.

Condolences

The Naming of Sisterhood’s Book ClubAs we go to press, plans are for Len Cohen to be the honored +/"(1# $1# 4'(1"%)--35(# 6$'3789# :";<"%()'9# -*# 4/*3$=>#November 8, 1:30 P.M. In keeping with Sisterhood’s long history of promoting the Judaic education and inspiration of our women, and in honor of Sylvia Cohen’s important role in this capacity, at the November 8 event, MBIEE Sisterhood will dedicate the Sylvia C. Cohen Book Club. This special interest group of MBIEE Sisterhood has a venerable history. The book club had previously existed and then ceased meeting until Sylvia took up the mantle to %"*"&#'1#'*#1)"#?@AB5(C#8*3"%#)"%#,"$3"%()'9>#D#,"$%*"3#.%-;#Len, the book club met every other month in its heyday. It continued less regularly into 2010 or 2011. Then early this year, Sandy Pinsly came to me, saying that this was something she could do for MBIEE Sisterhood. Sandy has long experience as a Great Books Discussion leader for both adult and children’s groups, and she once had served as a book reviewer when Sylvia ran Sisterhood’s book club. The connection goes still deeper: Sylvia had Shepard’s The Book of Aron on her night-stand, intending to 9$%1'0'9$1"#'*#4$*3=5(#2%(1#<--E#0,/<#;""1'*+#.-%#4'(1"%)--3#on October 12. We are sad for Len’s and our loss at Sylvia’s passing. It is meaningful that Sylvia was honored as our Woman of Achievement last year, and now we are proud that the Sisterhood book club will bear her name.

Ariana Burrows, Sisterhood President

All women are invited to join Sisterhood and come to the 6$'3789#:";<"%()'9#"F"*1C#G/(1#'*0,/3"#=-/%#3/"(#&'1)#1)"#couvert when you forward this form to Rose Levitt. Spouses of sisterhood members may wish to share this momentous occasion with Len, and are welcome to come for just the cost of the couvert.# H)"#6$'3789#:";<"%()'9#"F"*1#$,(-#9%-;'("(#3",'+)1./,#entertainment: excerpts from Little Shop of Horrors performed by Jenkintown High School students, directed by Alyssa Davidson.

Mitchell Pinsly on his special birthday.

Jacob & Dana Goldberg on their son, Jared, earning the rank of Sergeant in the IDF.

Paul & Aviva Shieber on the engagement of their daugh-ter, Ayelet to Oren Goldhaber. They are planning a March 2016 wedding.

Dr. Michael Eisman and Sherry Kohn on their engage-ment.

The Silverman & Strauss families on the passing of their be-loved mother and grandmother, Elaine Silver, B’M.

Len Cohen and his family on the passing of their beloved wife, mother & grandmother, Sylvia Cohen, B’M.

Thank You Note

Dear MBIEE Family: Once again I must write this thank you for more donations, cards, phone calls, and wonderful visits at the Rehab. It meant a great deal to me, Love you all.

Bea Barrish

President’s Reminders:January 10: Sunday BrunchFebruary 1: World Wide Wrapdetails to follow for these events

Gene Rifkind, Men’s Club President


MBIEE Men’s Club

Men’s Club Wine ShopWine is available for sale all year. We have 20 different wines. The Wine Shop is open every day after minyans, Sunday through Friday, Men’s Club, Board of Directors and Yiddish Cultural Group meetings, or call Len Cohen (215.635.0264) or the MBIEE office (215.635.1505) to place your order.

Len Cohen, Chairman

Men’s Club MembershipIf you haven’t yet sent in your Men’s Club dues for 2015/16, please do so as soon as you can. Dues for the year are $36. !"#$%& %#'$& (#)*+& ,-./& 01& (23!!& 4'5#+& '& +67)689'):&8)')96'-&90):$6/.:60)&:0&:;#&90)7$#7':60)<&=06)&(#)*+&,-./&and help continue that tradition. Send in (or bring in) your $36 check to MBIEE, Attention: Men’s Club.

Thank you.

Visit our updated website at www.mbiee.orgFind us on Facebook, too.

Tour de Shuls Bicycle RaceOn October 20, at 7:00 A.M., the Forman Mills Tour de Shuls bicycle race began registration and sign-in. The race is a fund– raiser for the Camp Ramah Tikvah program, which helps to sponsor a camp experience for physically and mentally chal-lenged children, and their parents. Over $30 thousand dol-lars were raised by the different rider groups, which left from Temple Sinai on the 20th. Cantor Tilman led an early minyan. A spread of juices, coffee, bagel and schmier were available. Bob Seidman and Ben Burrows represented MBIEE and the Men’s Club. As a 68–year old alter kacher, I was not prepared for the number and steepness of the hills on my course; but I 0)-%&;'>&:0&>6+40.):&10$&6):#$+#9:60)+&?;#$#&:$'189&?'+&)0:&0/#%6)7&:;#&:$'189&?'$>#)+&@0+:#>&/%&:;#&$'9#<&3&87.$#>&61&they were going to hit me, they would hit me as a pedestrian; and it would be on them. Wardens were carefully placed at intersections with major roads. The course was extremely well marked with orange, spray-painted “TDS” and arrows indicating straight, right or left turns. This was extremely well organized. I felt no disrespect from the many riders who passed politely, with a careful “on your left” warning to tell 4#&:;#%&?#$#&9046)7<&A$'189B&#C9#@:&10$&0)#&0"#$D@0--.:6)7&pickup truck, was also very accommodating. On our return to Sinai, after what seemed like 40 years in the desert, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, and garnishes were provided to all riders. “Tour de Shuls” tshirts were available for each rider. While I was disappointed to have missed the major portion of the Sukkah construction, I was able to re-turn to the Men’s Club project in time to place some plastic ties to hold up some tarps.

Ben BurrowsBen’s photo can be found on page 2

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Adult Education


Jerry Gross for sponsoring the Shabbat kiddush on October 24, in honor of the anniversary of his bar mitzvah.

Bea & Phil Barrish for sponsoring the kiddush on October 10, in honor of his birthday and the anniversary of his bar mitzvah and for chanting the haftarah.

The following people that helped with either the Sukkot Din-ner and/or kiddush and Simchat Torah Luncheon:Sam Manley, Susan Nachmann, Glenn & Karen Berger, Phil & Bea Barrish, Gunther Kirchheimer, Ron & Libby Goldman, and Lori Goldfarb.

All the congregants that helped to make a minyan for eve-ning service on each night of Sukkot. Rabbi Sherman for reinstituting these services after approximately a 20–year hiatus.

Glenn & Karen Berger for helping to prepare the kiddush in the Sukkah each morning.

Lori Goldfarb for purchasing the fruit.

!"#$%&'()$#*$+,&-.+&/$+&0+.-$))(.#"1&2"+$&(#&304"%(#,&.3+&5+)%&aid kit.

Carol & George Weinbaum for delivering donated foods to the Food Pantry.

Natalie Gabai and Millie Zazoff for contributing the lovely bimah&6.+"1&4()01"7&-.+&Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

To everyone who helped build and decorate our Sukkah and to those who helped set up the shul for yom tov.

Thank Yous

Sunday, November 29, at 10:00 A.M.

MBIEE welcomes Exponent Editor Joshua Runyan. Re-cently the Exponent did more than just report on the news, they made news when they layed off the entire Philadelphia Editorial staff. Josh Runyan will speak about the recent changes and why he is “bullish” on future the of The Jewish Exponent.

Sunday, December 6, at 1:00 P.M.89:''&;$12.<$)&=%"#4>(%/?=@&"#&:)+"$1&A4B.2"27&,+.30&that will speak to us about the Anti-Semitic “Boycott, Di-vestment and Sanctions movement” (BDS), and their global economic and political campaign against Israel. & =0$"C(#,& ;(11& *$& =%"#4;(%/?=& 'D$23%(B$& E(+$2%.+Joseph Puder, Assistant Director Fern Hassan, and Campus Coordinator Ben Brownstein. The BDS movement is particularly active on college campuses, and anyone who has children, grandchildren, and friends or relatives on campus is particularly encouraged to attend.

Photos from recent events are on page 2.Alan Berson, Vice President & Adult Education Chair

G.G. Sima’s Potato Latkesfrom Marilyn Senders Recipe BlogWhen my sister and I began doing recipe research for our catering business many years ago, we decided that mini potato latkes would be a great addition to our list of hors d’oeuvres. After going through scores of recipes with various quantities .-&"44$4&6.3+@&)."C$4&*+$"4@&*+$"4&2+3<*)@&<"%F./&<$"1@&$%2G@&we deferred to Saul’s Mom’s philosophy and recipe which is the height of simplicity.

When making a quantity of these, be sure to prepare the recipe in small batches—only what your frying pan or pans will accommodate immediately after grating and mixing. If you let the batter stand around for more than 15 minutes, the potatoes will begin to turn an unappetizing gray.

G.G. Sima’s Potato Latkes

* peanut oil for frying * 3 large or 4 small potatoes (preferably russet or Yukon Gold) * 2 large eggs * 1/2 tsp. kosher salt * fresh ground pepper to taste& H& I&J*)0G&5#$17&,+"%$4&.#(.#&K.0%(.#"1L * sour cream (optional) * applesauce (optional)

Begin heating at least a half inch of oil in a large frying pan or wok to a temperature of 365°F. Watch carefully to make sure it does not overheat while you are preparing the batter. Also, make sure that the oil level does not come too close to the top of the pan in case the oil begins to foam.

Peel potatoes and place in a bowl of cold water to prevent oxidation if they will be sitting around for more than a few minutes before grating.

In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs, salt, pepper, and onion (if desired) with a wire whip. Set aside.

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Yahrzeit Fundin memory of byElaine M. Goodman Mert GoodmanGloria Saeks Mert GoodmanAbraham Weiner Ina WeinerGertrude Ratener Sylvia SobleEdna Spivack Jerome BrownDavid Cohen Shirley CohenMorton Schmerling Diana & Wm. GoldshlackEvelyn Finzimer Rhoda GoodmanBessie Israel Ray IsraelMinnie Joseph Barbara & Lee MichaelsZelda Paul Barbara & Lee MichaelsSamuel Sabulsky Marvin SabulskyShirley Sabulsky Marvin SabulskySamuel Dubosarsky Edith & Fred SattenMinnie Segal Gertrude LippmanAnna Barrish Phil & Bea BarrishMollie Resnick Phil & Bea BarrishBernard Weitz Phil & Bea BarrishAnnette Gross Faye & Gil GiladMorris Roth Helene RothMy Loved Ones Helene RothMother Bruce LiptonJacob Needleman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayClaire Needleman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayWilliam Needleman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayEtta Rivka Needleman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayLouis Globman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayEsther Globman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayMax Gray Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayMiriam Gray Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayCharles Gray Reggie Maizel & Garry GraySadye Seltzer Reggie Maizel & Garry GraySidney Maizel Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayAdolph Needleman Reggie Maizel & Garry GrayGertrude Needleman Reggie Maizel & Garry Gray

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Larry & Robin Necowitz and Beth & Ben HoffmanSylvia Cohen Don & Bonnie Wittenberg

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The Congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions

Torah Tribute Fundin Memory of Sylvia Cohen

Anna Marie Unger Barbara GershkowBarbara Levey Bernard LittmanBernice Adoni Betty & Jerry WeissBetty Perlmutter Ceil SternDavid Rubin Diana & Bill GoldshlackDr. Fred Zorn Dr. Sharon KasdinElliott & Ruby Ressler Evelyn Krantz & familyFlossie Solomon Gail & Eddie SnitzerGeorge & Carol Weinbaum Gunther & Ilsa KirchheimerIda Pomerantz Janet & Burt EisenbergJoe & Barbara Rosenfeld Joe & Sheila PressmanJudy Baker Julie & Bruce CoopersmithLarry Shipper Lew & Jean LismanLibby Schwartz Lois & Seymour GoldsteinMichele Becker Millie and Honey ZazoffMitchell & Sandy Pinsly Nela & Jim WilsonPaul & Aviva Scheiber Paul & Reba FriedmanPaula Shapiro Rhoda & Mert GoodmanRon & Libby Goldman Rose LevittRuth & Irv Factor Sandra SchwartzSandy Schwartz Selma FisherStan & Adele Bilker Stan & Millie BrooksSylvia Soble Warren & Susan Nachmann

Rabbi Isaac Moseson Fundin honor of byMichael Eisman and Sherry Kohn, Mazel Tov on your

engagement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . George & Carol Weinbaum

Rabbi’s Discretionery Fundin honor of byMillie Brooks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara GershkowRabbi Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joan KornblumRabbi Sherman . . . . . . . . . . . . Marlene & Ronald NaistadtBea Barrish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara GershkowJerry Weiss, Get Well. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbara GershkowWarren Nachmann, Thank you Barbara Gershkow

Torah Tribute Fundin memory of byElaine Silverman Warren & Susan NachmannMarc Kaplan Susan & Warren NachmannRalph Goldstein Ruth Cosgrove

Torah Tribute Fundin honor of by

Cantor Joshua Gordon, Thank you for the beautiful High

Holiday davening . . . . . . . . . . . . .Janet & Burt Eisenberg

Larry Shipper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saul & Marilyn Senders

Alan Berson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren & Susan Nachmann

Mitchell Pinsly, Happy Birthday

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan & Warren Nachmann

MBIEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Howard & Anita Fishman

Shirley Cohen, Honor of Marilyn and Sharon’s marriage

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libby Schwartz

Libby & Ron Goldman, Mazel Tov on your anniversary

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Libby Schwartz


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Honor and remember a departed loved one by placing a plaque on our memorial wall. You will be assured that kaddish will be recited on their yahrzeit. For details, call Gunther Kirchheimer at 215.379.0221.

The yahrzeit of the following loved ones occurs during the month of January It is fitting that a member of the family be present at the minyan on the day of yahrzeit.

The yahrzeit of the following loved ones occurs during the month of December.It is fitting that a member of the family be present at the minyan on the day of yahrzeit

The Congregation gratefully acknowledges the following contributions

Leon Antelman

Herman H. Pressman

Samuel Krantz

Fannie Mayer

H. Seymour Eisman

Sylvia Taylor

Carl Golkow

Ryan Tucker

Rose Plavner

Herman Horwitz

Joseph A. Katz

Sheldon Krantz

Gida Nachmann

Nathan Weitz

Louis Kligman

Max Becker

Victor Plavner

Shirley Saul

John M. Eisman

Howard Pinsly

Nelle Reback

Rose Trachtenberg

Daniel Hirsch Eisman

Elliott Nires

Simon Waldman

Esther Verlin

Evelyn Broder

Joseph Kligman

Rose Fischler

Reba Kligman

Meyer Ruttenberg

Judith Goldfarb

Rene Berger

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Rose Miller

Emanuel Solomon

Daniel Senker

Benjamin B. Burrows

Paul Barrow

Joseph Brooks

Bennett Solomon

David Factor

Harry Goldman

Carol R. Goldstein

Boris Weinstein

Robert Harold Getz

Torah Tribute FundGet Well to Bea Barrish

Janet & Burt Eisenberg Gunther & Ilsa Kirchheimer

Helene Roth Ida Pomerantz

Joe & Sheila Pressman Judy Baker

Lew & Jean Lisman Michele Becker

Phil Barrish Ron & Libby Goldman

Rose Levitt Stan & Adele Bilker

Stan & Millie Brooks Warren & Susan Nachmann

Pauline Ellis

Roza Gross

Maurice Goldstein

Sarah Weinbaum

Boris Bak

Hermina Kurschner

Ida Jaffe

Fritz Nachmann

Ester Bak

Sidney Maizel

Rose Soble

Sidney Solomon

Seymour Schechter

Sarah Weiss

Walter Baker

Estelle Remick

Etta G. Pinsly

Henry Hersch

Gertrude Kirchheimer

Constance Peterson

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Paul Shieber 21Jacob Joseph 22Victor Antelman 24Donald Wittenberg 24

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Bruce & Julie Coopersmith 22Gerald & Betty Weiss 23Irv & Rebecca Gellman 25

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Dr. Burton Eisenberg 26 Shelley Schwartz 26Geraldine Segal 27

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Shirlee Friedman 23Brian Zaslow 23Michele Becker 24Michael Friedman 24Ariana Burrows 27Marilyn Solomon 28Susan Markowitz 29

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