AUGUST, 2018/AV-ELUL, 5778

In December 2016, Temple Sharey-Tefi lo Israel, Oheb Shalom and Congregation Beth El joined together to resettle refugees in our area and launch the SOMA Refugee Resettle-ment Project. Within six months, the project had resettled three families, two related families from Syria, and one family from Iraq. Church World Services (CWS) and International Rescue Committee (IRC) brought the families to the United States, but our team assumed responsibility from their moment of arrival. Volunteers from the congregations and the larger community dedicated countless hours to the project. We rented and furnished apartments, fi lled pantries and closets, and welcomed each of the three families at the airport.

Once they settled into their new homes, volunteers helped them secure social services and medical care, enroll their children in our public schools, engage in English classes, gain employment, while also providing transportation. More than anything, many developed long-lasting friendships with the families.

The project raised more than $80,000 from incredibly generous members of the community, with the majority of these funds allocated for paying rent for one full year to allow the three families to establish themselves. Local businesses enthusiastically contributed goods and ser-vices. Remaining funds will be allocated to an identifi ed struggling refugee family currently living in Elizabeth.

MEET OUR THREE FAMILIESWe welcomed the fi rst family in January 2017. The family of fi ve came from Syria. Two of the children became enrolled in the SOMSD school district, one in a special needs program and another at the high school. The father found work with local contractors and the older daughter became a teacher’s aide in Temple Sharey Tefi lo-Israel’s pre-school. The teenager is working part-time. The family has been self-supporting since February, 2018.

SOMA Refugee Resettlement ProjectRefl ections on the Past Year by TSTI Resettlement Chairs, Sheryl Harpel and Alan Levine

We welcomed the second family in February 2017. This Iraqi family had three adult children and one school-aged child. The family decided to settle in Haledon, New Jersey, which meant they waived our non-fi nancial support services. The project fulfi lled our commitment to providing rent for one year. We also connected them to satellite volunteers for their fi rst year.

We welcomed the third family in May 2017. This Syrian family of four is related to the fi rst Syrian family we resettled. The family had a rocky start here, as the father required heart and dental sur-geries, but our committed team saw him through these procedures and many appointments. Both adult sons are employed. One son is employed at Home Depot and the other works for Simon-fay Landscaping in Chatham. The family moved into their own self-funded apartment in Orange in June 2018. Although the health challenges delayed their progress, they are doing well.

OUR COMMUNITY HAS BEEN ENRICHEDAfter 18 months, The SOMA Refugee Resettlement Project is offi cially concluding our eff orts. Thank you to everyone who donated funds and volunteered time and energy to this impor-

tant undertaking. It was an incredible opportunity to give of ourselves and our community during a time when there was a critical need, and it was an incred-ible learning opportunity for all of us involved. This project created new bonds across the three synagogues, and had the unanticipated benefi ts of bringing people of diff er-

ent faiths, races, and political beliefs together in an unusually divisive time. Print and television news coverage highlighted our eff orts as an example of Jews helping Muslims in crisis, raising awareness for this critical issue. Our interfaith iftar in June, 2018, was attended by nearly 200 adults and children in the immediate and surrounding communities. We are blessed to be part of a community that truly welcomes the stranger.

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ClergyRabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.Rabbi Alexandra KleinCantor Rebecca MosesCantor Joan FinnRabbi Emeritus, Harvey S. GoldmanCantor Emeritus, Theodore Aronson

Congregational LeadershipMax Weisenfeld, PresidentJane Randel VPAmy Giles, VPElise Joy, VPJeff Cutler, VPMelissa Robinson, VPMarjie Terry, VPAlice Hirsch, VPDebbie Green-Taff et, VPMarni Denenberg, SecretaryRoberta Probber, TreasurerSue Wishnow, Immediate Past President

Leslie Y. Sporn, Executive DirectorCarol Paster, Preschool DirectorMindy Schreff , Religious School DirectorTracy Horwitz, LSW, Program DirectorAdam Baranker, Youth Engagement CoordinatorSunny Seglin, Asst. to the Clergy, Bulletin

MEMBER CONGREGATIONUNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM

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ICE CREAM SHABBAT

Friday, August 24Service begins at 6pm

Ice cream truck to follow services.

Our treat!

Shabbat services on Friday evenings for the remainder of the summer will begin at 6:00 PM.

Saturday morning Minyan service will continue through the summer at 9:15 AM.

Adam will assume his new, part-time, role as Youth Engagement Coordinator later this month. We are grateful to Jeff Lakes Camp for agreeing to support Adam in adding on these new TSTI responsibilities, all while continuing his work for the camp year-round. Personally, I can’t wait to work closely with Adam over the coming year to further develop our amazing youth en-gagement opportunities, and to continue Erica’s wor k, following in TSTI’s proud tradition of being a safe, loving place for our children and young adults to grow.

Please join me in welcoming Adam to our community - we are lucky to have him!

B’Yedidut,

social groups to get together informally to enjoy each other’s company. Many others have spent a day at the Soup Kitchen or the Food Pantry. Your ap-proach to membership, to the partner-ship between institution and community, is truly inspiring!

I hope your participation helps bring meaning to your life, and conversely, if you are seeking, please reach out and let us help connect you to an inspiring opportunity

I hope to meet as many of you as pos-sible, though with almost 3,000 TSTI community members, it might take a while!

Fall in Line for Fun with PrimeConnection

This fall marks the fi rst anniversary for PrimeConnection, which welcomes temple members age 67+ to join together for fun and camaraderie through-out the year. There is no cost to join and only nominal costs for some events.

Looking back at the past year evokes memories of an array of appealing events that awoke all our senses: the sight of beautiful artwork at a mem-ber’s private collection; the aromas and tastes of delicious lunches and dinners; the sounds of an afternoon concert at SOPAC; and the welcome touch of hugs and handshakes from old and new friends.

But never the ones to rest on our laurels, a committee is already in place working hard to plan our opening event, a Sunday, October 14, luncheon that will allow us to reconnect over delicious food and an interesting speaker (to be announced}. Help is always welcome, and we invite anyone willing to assist to join Hanie Warshaw, Jane Brick and Rita Marshall by calling Rita at 973-819-0792 to be part of the process.

Looking forward to starting our new year with all of you!

Janet Perlman

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As you likely know, I had the im-mense pleasure of supervising Erica Shulman, our Director of Youth Engagement, over the past two years. This was a new position for our community, one that sought to deepen the connections our young adults feel to their Jewish identity and their TSTI community. Erica cre-ated new programs, such as youth groups for elementary and middle school students. She expanded our

Madrichim Student Teacher program to include training on child development, leadership, classroom management, and much more. She created an extensive teen travel program for our Hebrew High students, allowing our teens to travel to Philadelphia, New York City, Washington, DC, and Atlanta to learn about those communities’ Jewish history. Our Tues-day night programs swelled to accommodate nearly 100 students, over 60 of which were here in the building every Tuesday night for pizza and learning. The number of TSTI teens participating in Reform-movement youth programs (especially URJ Camp Harlam), has more than doubled. Most of all, Erica served as an educator, mentor, and confi -dante to our students.

When Erica announced several months ago that she would be moving to Los Angeles this summer, we were, needless to say, very sad to see her go. We wondered what would happen to the new programs she built, and whether we would be able to fi nd a new, just-as-talented person to keep up the momentum Erica created (as well as the momentum she had inherited from TSTI’s long history of stellar youth programming).

And yet, sometimes...things just fall into place, in an amaz-ing, bashert (meant to be), kind-of-way. Over the past fi ve years, our 8th grade and Hebrew High programs have been enhanced signifi cantly by the contributions of Adam Barank-er, an outstanding Jewish educator. Adam is an Assistant Director at Jeff Lakes Camp, and over the years has brought his love of fun, active, experiential learning to everything he does here at TSTI. Adam grew up involved in youth group and his temple community, and is passionate about creating those same connections for our teens today. When Adam heard that Erica was leaving, he stepped forward and asked to be considered as her successor. Without hesitation, our clergy, our senior staff , and our board responded with an enthusiastic YES! Our teens and parents who already know Adam can vouch for what an exciting addition he will be to our TSTI staff .

From the Rabbis’ StudyDear Friends,

It is hard to believe but the High Holy Days will soon be upon us. Due to the peculiarities of the Jew-ish calendar, the Holy Days are as early as ever this year. In fact, S’lichot, the Saturday evening experience that formally moves us into the High Holy Days, is taking place the Saturday night of Labor Day Weekend.

As we anticipate the arrival of Rosh Hashanah it is clear that, for many, this past year has been a challenge both personally and more generally. It is, at times, far too easy to allow the challenges to become our sole focus. But it is only through perspective and balance that we can have the energy and strength to persevere. The new year is an opportunity to step back, refl ect and count our blessings. The renewal that can result from stepping back, albeit briefl y, is, for many of us, more important than ever. It is for that reason we will, once again, be off ering two distinct worship opportunities the evening of Rosh Hashanah.

Come A s You Are: Erev Rosh Hashanah

Weather permitting, (and we have already put in a request for excellent weather) at 5:30pm we will gather on the front lawn for our Come As You Are Erev Rosh Hashanah service and welcome the new year in a casual, commu-nal, intergenerational celebration. Music will be plentiful with our High Holy Day Band, so dress casually, bring a blanket, and be ready to sing with community members of all ages.

Tradition Meets Today: Rosh Hashanah Reimagined

Our 7:30 worship experience will take place in the Bass Sanctuary Building. This will be a more traditional service experience but, as the name implies, we have reimagined what welcoming the New Year can look like. The service will feature a mix of traditional and contemporary songs and, in place of a formal sermon, each of TSTI’s four cler-gy will off er some personal insights into the New Year and all its potential. It will be a wonderful opportunity to leave the outside world, and all its challenges behind for a while and focus on the blessings of community and connection.

I look forward to seeing you there… and through the High Holy Days.

The Iris Family

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Carol PasterPreschool Director

The preschool has seen steady growth and full registration for many years. We have a great reputation in town and are healthy in many respects. The teachers are great, the parents are lovely, and while some of the children can have challenging moments, for the most part they are adorable.The challenge for any largish school, though, is how to maintain the standards of excellence expected by those who are paying for a service, and how to create a warm, welcoming environment for all, every single day.

I know, for myself, that I try to be at as many preschool and TSTI young family events as possible in order to help introduce parents to each other. I attempt to remember the names of parents and caregivers, and with which children they go, as well as which car they drive. But I can’t do it all by myself and do it well. It takes teachers who understand the importance of connecting to the parents just as much as with their children. It takes administration staff to fi eld some calls or give some tours. It takes clergy and social workers to reach out when there is a life cycle event. It takes preschool board members who plan social events. It takes volunteer committees to plan, order, set up, prep, breakdown, and clean up each event. It takes a solid team of custodians to help with multiple changeovers in a short amount of time. It takes the coordination of senior staff and support staff to make sure we are not over-taxing ourselves and those around us.

There are so many people behind the scenes who are the unsung heroes of TSTI’s community. They step up often making phone calls to vendors, ordering countless numbers of pizzas, baking treats for Preschool orientation, and drop-ping off care packages for families. They do this because it’s the right thing to do. They are mensches, the good people, who aren’t looking for accolades or public acknowl-edgment; they just understand the bigger picture of how to build a community and know that the pizza parties, the enrichment classes, the weekly Shabbat bimah time, the meetings, the ice cream socials, and drive-in movies can’t happen without others pitching in.

It truly takes a village to maintain the quality of programs that those at TSTI have come to expect. To all those around me that help to create a warm, loving, caring community, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School

Mindy Schreff Religious School Director

Teen and Parent Volunteers needed for High Holy Days Children‛s Programs. We can‛t run these programs without your help!

8th - 12th GradersHelp run the activities and discussion groups for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.

Parent Chaperones Help supervise the children in K-5th grade, making sure ev-eryone is safe and having fun! If you have children attending these programs, please consider chaperoning on either Rosh Hashanah (Monday, 9/10 at 8:00 am) or Yom Kippur (Wednes-day, 9/19 at 8:00 am). Please note that you may be assigned a diff erent location from your child. Adult staff will be supervising our 6th-7th grade program.

Let us know if you can help... please email Tracy Horwitz at thorwitz@tstinj.org Please include name, grade, email and availability.

Just a few days after we celebrated the founding of our country, I headed to Philadelphia with two of our teachers to attend the National Educators Workshop at the National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia. This small, select group of educators were chosen to attend based on their desire to strengthen their American Jew-ish History programs. Our Fourth Grade families have the amazing experience of learning about each other’s personal family stories through the My Family Story program, followed by a creative American Immigration unit in Sixth Grade. We were looking for some meaningful way to bridge the two years for our Fifth Grade students. I can excitedly report that we found what we were looking for and more!

The four days we spent with world-renowned experts not only gave us a wealth of new curriculum ideas, it served to remind us of our ultimate goal for our students: provid-ing them with the tools to take an active role in shaping the world, using the lens of Jewish values as our roadmap . By examining the stories of Jews who stood up, rocked the boat and brought about change, we can inspire our students to do the same, and make their marks on the world as Jewish Americans. Watch for more exciting news as the year gets underway!

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The President’s Point of View

In my fi rst month as TSTI President my schedule has been full of meet-ings. Some meetings were planned and had a specifi c agenda, while others were more organic in na-ture, happening spur of the moment or because of circumstances. Like many words in the English language, the word meeting can mean diff erent things depending on the context. A meeting can be ‘the act of coming together’ as in a chance meeting in the park or ‘an assembly or conference of persons for a specifi c purpose’. Sometimes, one meeting morphs into multiple meetings. This summer I have been a regular at local coff ee shops, meeting with TSTI’s incoming offi cers, and found myself approached by more than a few community members who have stopped by to say hello, introduce themselves, ask a question, or volunteer suggestions or their services. These unplanned, impromptu meetings have been some of the most productive. I look forward to continuing to meet with you in whatever way works best for you.

TSTI is most fortunate to have so many members of our temple community generously giving of their time throughout the year. There is a list of over 500 people who stepped up last year in some role or activity. Hundreds have taken part in feeding the hungry, marching for social justice, taking a class, baking a challah, or sharing their Seder table. Others have represented TSTI in our local parks, handing out lollipops and fans at recent festivals (and beach balls at Maplewoodstock). Volunteering can be a short-term commitment like spending a morning chaper-oning at the High Holiday Children’s Program, volunteering for Religious School carpool duty on an occasional Sun-day, or coordinating an event with one of the Connections groups. Volunteering can also be a more expanded year-round role such as chairing our participation in the Com-munity Food Bank, serving on the Preschool or Religious School Boards or the Board of Trustees. In all, I would es-timate over two thirds of the adults in the TSTI community have participated in one or more activity or volunteer op-portunity in the last year – a huge percentage as anyone who is in the non-profi t world will tell you. I hope you will reach out to me and share your ideas about how you and others can engage in the temple community.

Of course volunteering is not the only way to be involved. I have met many of you at worship -- including some very relaxed ice cream truck shabbats this summer (don’t miss the last one August 24th), at Hebrew school family educa-tion days and services, speakers, and seminars. Many community members take advantage of our Connections

From Cantor Moses’ Study

Just as soon as summer begins, it draws to a close. Somehow summer seems to be the shortest season. Since my daughter is beginning kindergarten this fall we have received the fi rst of our school supply lists. I realize that I will now be getting multiple lists every year for the next many years, but this one has me thinking about pre-paring for the upcoming year in a diff erent way.

We have to prepare to send our kids to school. We have to prepare for the changes that fall brings. We have to prepare ourselves for the changes in weather that are coming up. Whether we have to brave the offi ce supply aisles, fi ght our way to the last bag of road salt, or any one of the other things that we do to prepare for the change of seasons, we also have to prepare for the High Holy Days. So I wondered: what would the supply list for the Days of Awe look like?

Here are the things that I am putting on my list this year:1. Pens and Pencils and Paper – So I can make my

lists. What have I done well this year? Where did I fall short? With whom do I need to make amends? What do I want to accomplish in the New Year?

2. Books – The words of my tradition to guide me in checking items off of my lists.

3. Strong garbage bags – To pack up all the disap-pointments from the previous year, all the slights, all the things that I need to get rid of in order to start the New Year with a clean heart and a clear head.

4. A good strong back pack, not too big – Something just big enough to carry the people I will need to help me become the person I want to be this year, the successes that will spur me on, and the memories that will ground me as I move forward.

It might seem like it’s awfully early to start prepping for the Holy Days, but, just like helping your child pick out the perfect school supplies, this can be the best part, so why rush it? I look forward to seeing you for the High Holy Days. I look forward to praying and singing with you. I look forward to preparing with you as well. And if you need me I’ll probably be in the school supply section. I do love nice paper and pens.

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We encourage carpooling to services and programs.The Congregation gratefully acknowledges

the High Holy Days musical enhancement provided by the Bildner Family.

S’LICHOT

CEMETERY SERVICE

EREV ROSH HASHANAH

ROSH HASHANAH

SHABBAT SHUVAH

KOL NIDRE

YOM KIPPUR

SUKKOT

SIMCHAT TORAH

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES 5779/2018

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C ontributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds

TRIBUTES

TEMPLE FUND

IN MEMORY OFGeraldine Kalan, mother of Mark Kalan Melanie & Jack AtkinsRobert Boyle, father of Jodi Boyle Deborah & Dan DuaneSy Bernstein, father of Debbie Bernstein Helene & Jack Fersko Jesse, Leslie & Ariel Bayer Arlene & Andy BrafmanMichael Chonoles, brother of Sherrie Katz Debbie, Andy, Ben, Jordan and

Cameron Bernstein/Donald Kelly & Adam LeightIrwin Weider, father of Janice Lippman Kelly & Adam LeightBecky Estelle & Jay FineFather of Richard Flaum Helene & Jack Fersko

IN HONOR OFB’not Mitzvah of Siena & Alexa, daughters of Rachel & Russell Kaplan Helene & Jack FerskoB’nai Mitzvah of Fiona & Dashiel, children of Natasha & David Kriezman Mattye & Bob GrandelSpecial wedding anniversary for Jesse & Leslie Bayer Ralph, Helen & Rebecca Maccarino Shire & Laurie ChafkinThe birth of Solomon Kushner Dropkin,grandson of Jill & Robb Kushner Jesse, Leslie & Ariel Bayer

RABBI COHEN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OFSteven Cohen Renee GoretRobert Boyle, father of Jodi Boyle Larry & Elly SilversteinGeraldine Kalan, mother of Mark Kalan Melanie & Jack Atkins

IN HONOR OFRabbi Cohen’s honor from HUC Max WeisenfeldThe marriage of Ariel & Adam Nelson Renee Goret

SPEEDY RECOVERYJeff SpectorLew GarelyLarry Green Susan Felsenheld

RABBI KLEIN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATIONRabbi Klein Max Weisenfeld

CANTOR FINN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OFSpecial wedding anniversary for Jesse & Leslie Bayer Libby Dratler Richard & Wendy Dratler

IN APPRECIATIONCantor Finn

Jill & Dave Williams & Family

CANTOR ARONSON’S MUSIC FUND

IN MEMORY OFMarvin Zalk, father of Glenn Zalk

Judy & Larry KantorAndrea Dean’s Nana

Linda & Joel ScharfRuth Rosenberg

Linda & Joel Scharf

IN HONOR OFThe birth of a new grandchild for Phoebe & Marvin Schwinder Judy & Larry KantorBat Mitzvah of Rita Marshall’s granddaughter Judy & Larry KantorBar Mitzvah of Dr. & Mrs. Harris Hordon’s grandson Judy & Larry KantorThe birth of a new grandson for Eleanor & Herb Niestat Judy & Larry KantorAlex’s engagement, daughter of Fran & Clark Miller Linda & Joel Scharf

GELLIS FAMILY FUND FOR SENIOR PROGRAMMING

IN HONOR OFA special wedding anniversary for Roger& Sharon Sachs Dan & Matty Goldberg

HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE FUND

IN MEMORY OFMarilyn Goldstein, mother of Adam Bernstein Jamie, Bob & Sabrina Merold

INTERFAITH FOOD PANTRY OF THE ORANGES

IN MEMORY OFMichael Chonoles, brother of Sherrie Katz Robin Greenberg

IN HONOR OFB’not Mitzvah of Alexa & Siena, daughters of Russell & Rachel Kaplan Dan & Matty Goldberg

JOSH LITTMAN VIDEO FUND

IN MEMORY OFRobert Boyle, father of Jodi Boyle Jesse, Leslie & Ariel Bayer

IN HONOR OFThe birth of Henry, grandson of Debbie & Dan Duane Annette Littman

SPEEDY RECOVERYJeff Spector Mimi & Joe Paperman

POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULTJEWISH ENRICHMENT

IN MEMORY OFMichael Chonoles, brother of Sherrie Katz Hope Pomerantz

Steven PomerantzSy Bernstein, father of Debbie Bernstein

Hope Pomerantz Steven Pomerantz

Irwin Weider, father of Janice Lippman Steven Pomerantz

IN HONOR OFThe birth of Sydney, granddaughter ofHoward & Joan Gellis Steven PomerantzZach’s Bar Mitzvah, son of Seth Levine &Lisa Tilton-Levine Steven PomerantzJonathan’s Confi rmation, son of Jeff & Sylvia Cutler Steven PomerantzJillian’s Confi rmation, daughter of Jed &Breena Fishback Steven PomerantzJack’s Confi rmation, son of John & Elizabeth Parry Steven PomerantzAbby’s Confi rmation, daughter of William &Jenifer Strugger Steven PomerantzNoah’s Hebrew High graduation, son ofMark & Amanda Jaff e Steven PomerantzRachel’s Hebrew High School graduation,daughter of Bill & Tracy Horwitz Steven PomerantzRachel’s Hebrew High School graduation,daughter of Barry & Laura Woolfson Steven PomerantzBen’s High School graduation, son of David& Karyn Leit Steven PomerantzThe birth of Levi, grandson of Susan Holzman Steven PomerantzDarcy’s Confi rmation, daughter of Joseph &Caron Wollard Steven PomerantzDaniel’s Confi rmation, son of Howard &Shana Teitelbaum Steven Pomerantz

IN APPRECIATIONSue Wishnow Steven Pomerantz

SPEEDY RECOVERYBarry Hausman Steven Pomerantz

LINDA & RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OFMarilyn Goldstein, mother of Adam Bernstein Max & Gale WeisenfeldSy Bernstein, father of Debbie Bernstein Max & Gale Weisenfeld

IN HONOR OFEthan’s high school graduation, son of Adam & Ivy Bernstein The Weisenfeld FamilyA special wedding anniversary forJesse & Leslie Bayer The Weisenfeld FamilyRabbi Cohen’s 25th year in the Rabbinate. The Weisenfeld Family

IN APPRICIATIONSue Wishnow The Weisenfeld Family

SUSAN ACKERMAN SOMMERFUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

IN MEMORY OFErle Levy, father of Laura Levy Sydne Marshall & Elliot SommerSy Bernstein, father of Debbie Bernstein Robin Greenberg

STARK CONFIRMATION CLASS TRIP FUND

IN HONOR OFBar Mitzvah of Zachary, son of Lisa & Seth Levine Dan & Matty Goldberg

TSTI ACCESS FUND /FORTRANSPORTATION

IN HONOR OFA special wedding anniversary forRoger & Sharon Sachs Ruth Tenner

High Holy Days Information Packets have been mailed.

Please be sure to return your

Ticket Request Form by August 17.

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Contributions in memory of loved ones are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds

Loved Ones Remembered

Norman AlpertRemembered byStan Alpert

Harriet EisenstodtAbraham Ash

Remembered byLynne & Alan Ash

Ruth BaskinSarah Bayer Remembered by Leslie & Jesse BayerHarry Berman

Remembered byJoie Berman

John BershadRemembered byDavid Bershad

Kenneth AttisonRemembered byJudith Brody

Max NissenbaumRobert Itell

Remembered byKaren Burrick

Carol BuschRemembered byDara Busch

Kurt LindenbergRemembered bySusi Darvin

Everett Felper Remembered by Harriet FelperRobert Felsenheld

Remembered bySusan Felsenheld

Adolph BirnRemembered byHelene Fersko

Roslyn FinkEmanuel Salzberg

Remembered byGloria Fink

Edward GoodmanJean Goodman

Remembered byRuthann Fish

David GreenRemembered byAlice Fried

Ruth SegalStuart Friedman

Remembered byEnid Friedman

Dr. William FurstRemembered byHenry Furst

Jack PaskowRemembered byBonnie Garely

Stefanie GarwinRemembered byHarold Garwin

Arthur BrownRoslyn Giles

Remembered byAmy Brown Giles & Richard Giles

Fanny HirschMoren Hirsch

Remembered byMarie Gittes

Eleanor KatzSilvia Glasgall

Remembered byLaura & William Glasgall

Philip MandelbaumElla Mandelbaum

Remembered byDiane Goldberg

Henry Goldman Remembered by Steven & Amy GoldmanArthur D. Goldstein

Remembered byMuriel Goldstein

Jacob GreenRemembered byDeborah Green-Taff et

Jennie GrossRemembered bySheldon Gross

Lillian F. HellerRemembered byHugh Heller

Florence MerjanTed Hirsch

Remembered byAlice& Laurence Hirsch

Anita Rabinowitz Remembered by Kathi HirschHerbert Jacobsen

Remembered byMitchell Jacobsen

Joel JosephRemembered byAdam Joseph

Joel JosephHans MosesSara Joseph

Remembered byPhyllis Joseph

Florence Kaye Remembered by Gerald KayeBarbara Paulson Remembered by Melyssa Koff manJean Larkey

Remembered byLois Larkey

Fania OdraRemembered byIta Leach

Erwin LeiwantRemembered byIrene Leiwant

Hannah WitmondtRemembered byBarbara Levy

Minnie Levy Remembered by Arthur LevyAlan Mankowitz

Remembered byMurray Mankowitz

Dennis MarshallRemembered byRita Marshall

Daniel MarxRemembered byRobert Marx

Al H. MillerRemembered byPhylllis Miller

Lois FeinbergRemembered byEllen Nadel

Freda NadelbergRemembered byWilliam Nadelberg

Bernard OtnerMorris Greenfi eld

Remembered byDavid Otner

Philip SlutzkyRemembered byLisa Goldberg Ozer

Helen FriedmanRemembered byMimi Paperman

Tybe MuchnickDavid Muchnick

Remembered byHope Pomerantz

Philip Presby Remembered by Elaine & Tom PresbyMelvin Rappaport

Remembered byDavid Rappaport

Sy FrielandRemembered byGlenn Reiter

Helen RiceMaurice Rice Remembered by Jay & Ellen RiceParker Robinson

Remembered byMelissa Robinson

Arnold RoseMorris KleitRuth Kleit Remembered by Lois RoseMorris MargulisAnna Margulis

Remembered bySelma Rosen

Spencer Saff ran Remembered by Scott Saff ran

Jimmy GutermanRemembered byDeanna & Ed Schey

Charlotte Finston SchwartzRemembered byNancy Schwartz

Philip SilvermanRemembered byCharles Silverman

Milton SingerRemembered byEsther Singer

Anita SorrellEvelyn Schaff ran Remembered by Alan SorrellJeanne Baumgarten

Remembered byDeanna Schey

Irving SolowayRemembered byMarian Soloway

Morris Schaff ranRemembered byAlan Sorrell

Vincent FarleyRemembered byMarilou Spero

Morris SternRemembered byMae Stern

Anna Swimmer Remembered by Leonard SwimmerRosalie SzuchFannie WulfsonVladimir Wulfson Remembered by Clyde SzuchRichard HorowitzSylvia Horowitz

Remembered byJerome Tuttle

Pamela VorembergLeo Voremberg

Remembered bySandra Voremberg

Martin Weil Remembered by Marjorie WeilStanley Weisenfeld Remembered by Max WeisenfeldShirley Siegeltuch Remembered by Susan Siegeltuch Witkin

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MARILYN GOLDSTEINMother of Adam Bernstein

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SHERWOOD ROSSFather of Sean Ross

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In Memoriam

All in the FamilyMazel tov to:

Fran and Clark Miller on the engagement of their daughter, Alex, to Jeremy Heller.

Susan Holzman on the birth of a grandson, Levi Holzman Quinn. Parents are Laura Holzman and Patrick Quinn.

Fran Strauss and Craig Podell on the marriage of their son, Seth, to Laelena Brooks.

Rob and Jill Kushner on the birth of a grandson, Solomon Kushner Dropkin. Parents are Liz Kushner and Ethan Dropkin.

Joan and Howard Gellis on the birth of a granddaughter, Sydney Jade Gellis. Parents are Rachel and Ben Gellis.

KIDS OFF TO COLLEGE? REGISTER THEM WITH TSTI COLLEGE CORNER

Students receive emails connecting them to the clergy and free “care” pack-ages throughout the year. Packages are sent on Rosh Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim, and Passover; keeping our young adults connected to Judaism and Temple in a sweet way. Of course, we also send a “fi nals” package as well! To register, please email the following information to thorwitz@tstinj.org or cut an mail this coupon to Temple. (There is no fee for this great program!)

Student’s name _______________________________________________School ______________________________________________________Address _____________________________________________________On or Off Campus Housing? _____________________________________Should the mailing address include the school name? _________________Anticipated Graduation Year ______________________________________College Email ________________________________________________Permanent Email (the one used at home) ___________________________Dates you will be abroad ________________________________________Parent’s names _______________________________________________

AS A REMINDER . . .

You must be current in all fi nancial obligations to the Temple in order to receive High Holy Days tickets and to register a child in the Slucker Religious School.We ask all members to please pay any outstanding fi nancial commitments before requesting tickets.

BROADCAST OF SERVICES

Sabbath and holiday services may be heard live through the Temple website. Go to www.tsti.org, click “Watch From Home” and select either the Main Sanctuary or the Gellis-Green Chapel. Services remain availble through our website for a number of months, allowing you to view a service from the past.

*Graveside/SOP package includes professional charges, preparation, and local transportation. Does not include casket, vault, shroud and cash disbursements such as cemetery fees, death certificates, gratuities. Request our general price list. Call for details.

Jason L. Apter, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 3650

J.L. Apter Memorial ChapelsA Non Profit Jewish Funeral Home

973.376.2600 • 973.761.12122122 Millburn Ave. • Maplewood, NJ

Independently Owned and Operated

Services available from $4695*Up to a $500 donation back to Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel from each funeral.In home and at need arrangements available from an Apter family member.

The Apter family returns to Maplewood, continuing to serve

the Jewish Community for four generations.

973-395-9100 Phone973-395-4828 Fax

JUDY FELD268 Main St.Orange, NJ 07050

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FREE DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN NEW JERSEY

WILBER’S PAINTING973-762-6333

Interior & Exterior Painting

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973-391-9400FAX 973-391-9410

30 Loretto St.Irvington, NJ 07111

We extend a 10% discount to all

Temple congregants.

Party and Tent Rentals

“Expertly Connecting Real People with Real Property”

Jennifer “Jen” Lieberman

Cell: 973.477.2301 Realtor-SalespersonOffi ce: 973-762-5400 181 Maplewood Ave.Maplewood, NJ JenLiebermanHomes@gmail.com www.JenLieberman.com

hwcg.com/south-orange973.810.0110

• Hourly or live-in care in your home or residence• Long term care or post rehab assistance• Office located right near TSTI in South Orange

Exceptional home care right where you are.Located in your community, our professional staff is always available.

Larry Aronson, Owner - TSTI Member

At Menorah Chapels, we’ve been serving the Jewish community for over forty years... and we will continue to serve with honesty, integrity and dignity for many years to come. We are the only strictly Jewish funeral home in Union County that maintains its own building and

are not affiliated with any other funeral home.

We were here for you yesterday... we are here for you today, and we will be here for you tomorrow.

Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.

Herbert RossFounder

Karen Ross Kerstein Manager

Our future is coming

Menorah Chapels at MillburnMenorah Chapels at MillburnMenorah Chapels at Millburn2950 Vauxhall Road, Union, NJ 07088 908-964-1500

Karen Ross Kerstein, Manager, NJ Lic. No. JP03663 Rudolph H. Kindel, President, NJ Lic. No. JP03158

Worldwide Arrangements New York · Florida · California · IsraelOut of State: 1-800-437-5151

...We Truly Care

Independently Owned Newly Renovated

Handicap Accessible

Established 1975 Not affiliated with any other funeral home www.menorahchapelsatmillburn.com

432 Scotland RoadSouth Orange, New Jersey 07079

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. Postage Paid

Permit #7091Newark, N.J.

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Contact us at info@tstinj.org Visit our website at www.tsti.org Ph: 973-763-4116 Fax: 973-763-3941

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