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Rabbinic Reflections

Mark Mallach

Senior Rabbi

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Richard Nadel

Cantor Emeritus

Lesley Brooks

Ilene Shewitz

Co-Presidents

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Tracey Shenker

Executive Director

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Sandi Newman

Early Childhood Director

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Dana Langerman

Bookkeeper

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Soraya Suazo

Administrative Assistant

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Erica Correa

ECP Administrative Asst.

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Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael 60 Temple Drive

Springfield, NJ 07081

Phone 973-376-0539

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daily minyan, every day, twice each day, 365 days a year.

I received multiple requests for the story I

shared on Erev Rosh Hashana 5780:

The Trouble Tree

Now, it’s not my practice to give a sermon

per se on Erev Rosh Hashanah; instead, I

just like to share a story. A story that I hope

will inspire us as we begin these High Holy

Days. The one I choose for this year, I actu-

ally found on Facebook, titled: The Trouble

Tree; it goes like this:

A man was hired to help restore an old

farmhouse. The very first day on the job

was fraught with problems: a flat tire made

him late, his electric drill quit in the middle

of the day, and his ancient pick-up truck

refused to start when it was time to go

home. Out of pity, the man who had hired

him drove him home. The whole way home

the handyman sat in stony silence.

With gratitude, upon arriving to his

home, he invited the man in to meet his

family. As they walked toward the front

door, the handyman, with tears in his eyes,

paused briefly at a small tree, reached out

and touched the tips of the branches with

both hands.

Then, when opening the door to his

home, the handyman underwent an amaz-

ing transformation. His face broke into a

broad smile; he hugged his two small chil-

dren, and gave his wife a kiss.

Afterwards, he walked the man

back to his car. As they passed the tree, the

man’s curiosity got the better of him. He

asked him about what he had witnessed

earlier.

The handyman replied, “Oh, that's

my trouble tree. I know I can't help having

troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure;

those troubles don't belong in the house

with my wife and children. So I just hang

them up on the tree every night when I

come home and ask God to help me to take

care of them. Then in the morning, I pick

them up again. Funny thing is,” he said, as

a smile brightened his face; “when I come

out in the morning to pick 'em up, there

aren't nearly as many as I remember hang-

ing there from the night before.”

This is a simple, simple story, yet, it speaks

volumes. We all have bad days, we all have

problems, and we all have shadows that

darken our lives. The key is how do we

cope with a world that is so troubled; espe-

cially over this past year? These are issues

that the High Holy Days demand that we

each must personally address.

Life may not always be kind to us; life may

not always be pretty and as serene as we

had hoped for. And, sadly, we all too often

take out our troubles upon those who love

us the most. We each need our own Trou-

ble Tree!

Rabbi Mark Mallach

T e m p l e B e t h A h m Y i s r a e l 9 7 3 - 3 7 6 - 0 5 3 9 t b a y n j . o r g

OFFICERS 2018—2019

Co-Presidents Lesley Brooks

973-902-5176

Ilene Shewitz

973-376-7418

Vice President Sharon Kornspan

973-921-0070

Vice President Brian Margulies

973-768-3993

Vice President Lois Kaish 973-379-9402

Vice President Glenn Wohl 973-467-8642

Vice President Faith Racusin

973-258-2254

Treasurer Andy Schuyler 908-578-4949

Corresponding Sec”y Debbie Neher 973-258-1404

Recording Secretary Andrea Wohl 973-467-8642

TRUSTEES 2018—2019

Aaron Adler 973-912-9925

Douglas Chester 908-688-5388

Barbara Eglow 908-687-0106

Howard Gerber 973-379-4524

Seymour Greer** 973-376-3797

Jane Lakritz*** 973-376-8834

Linda Lieb** 973-376-7632

Elliot Merkin*** 973-467-8453

Arielle Miller 973-379-4721

April Modlinger 973-218-9174

Jeff Scherzer 908-209-0195

Peter Schvarcz 973-467-9739

Tracy Smith 908-219-4792

Steve Taub 908-354-1936

Susan Teller*** 908-233-0092

**Honorary Board Member

***Ex-Officio

PAST PRESIDENTS

*Deceased

Esther Avnet Joseph Babrowsky

Samuel Bauman* Meyer Biddelman* Susan Blanco

Abraham Cohen* Harold Dennis* Alvin Eglow* Arthur Falkin* Richard Falkin

William Feldman* Marilyn Garlen

David Glass

Jack Goldberg* Jack Goldman Sheldon Goldner Samuel Goldstein* David Harris* Reuben Hochberg* Lawrence Horwitz Milton Kappstatter* Mary Koltenuk* Pam Kornspan

Harold Kugel* Dorothea Kushner Bernard Lyons* Steven Mauer Rosalie Millman* Ira Perlman

Paul Peyser Simon Rosenbach

Jerome Rosenberg

Mark Ross Howard Schapiro* Robert Schultz

Richard Schuricht* Barry Segal Robert Shapiro

Martin Shindler* Robert Steinhart* Phillip Wasserman* Samuel Weinstein* Milton Wildman* Stanley Wolfowitz

Scott Zinberg

Michael Zuckerman


From Our Co-Presidents

ShabbatALIVE!

Men’s Club Trip to NJ Devils Game

Religious School Olive Oil Press

ECP Parent-Teacher Conferences

Women’s League Hanukkah Party

Torah on Tap

Springfield Jewish Community Hanukkah

Party

2021 B’nai Mitzvah Class Meeting

Men’s Club Brewery Trip

Religious School Kitah Vov Family Seminar

Scholar-in-Residence Program

Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at

Town Hall

World Wide Wrap - Brunch & Speaker

ECP Sunday Funday

Women’s League Book Club

New and Exciting Developments Since the High Holy Days

We hope your 5780 has gotten off to a great start! It was very nice to see every-one during the High Holy Days. If you heard our Presidents’ address on Rosh Hashanah or read it afterwards when we sent it via email, you know we spoke about the enormous gratification we have felt through our volunteer efforts at TBAY, motivating us to take on a third year of Presidency. We hope that what we said resonated with many of you so that you’ll be more encouraged to volunteer this year. We have so many opportunities to do so.

Here are some fun things coming up this winter that you can get involved with. Whether you attend or participate in the planning, we’d love to see you.

1. Our second annual Springfield Jewish Community Hanukkah party is on Thursday, December 19 at 6 pm. We will host Congregation Israel, Temple Sha’arey Shalom and Springfield Chabad to celebrate Hanukkah as one community.

2. Our recently launched gift card pro-gram, which is written about in detail later in this Bulletin.

3. Women’s League events – Thursday December 12 is the Hanukkah Party with Latkes, Vodka Cocktails and a very fun grab bag.

4. Women’s League’s Book Club on Thursday, February 6. The book is “Slow Motion: A Memoir of a Life Res-cued by Tragedy” by Dani Shapiro.

5. Join the Men’s Club to cheer on the NJ Devils on Wednesday, December 18, followed by a concert by the Mac-cabeats.

6. On Sunday, February 2 is the FJMC World Wide Wrap followed by a com-bined Women’s League and Men’s Club program and brunch.

7. Start a chavurah. Winter is almost here, what better time to get a small group together to meet at a home and do something fun and interesting to-gether

8. We have an Adult Education event on January 30, welcoming Rabbi Ron Isaacs, who will be presenting “Listen to Her Voice.”

Or join any of our 26 committees and vol-unteer your time, your talents or your ide-as. We welcome your participation.

Please contact either one of us or the main office for information on how to get involved in any of these events.

B’shalom

Lesley Brooks (973-902-5176) Ilene Shewitz (908-337-9781)

Co-Presidents

IT’S HAPPENING AT TBAY DURING DECEMBER, JANUARY & FEBRUARY


Hanukkah 5780

How and When to Light the Candles

The first candle will be lit this year on Sunday evening, De-cember 22.

Erev Shabbat and Hanukkah: Hanukkah candles are lit after sundown. This presents a problem when Shab-bat and Hanukkah coincide because Shabbat candles are lit before sundown. It seems straight-forward, but what do we do when it is both Ha-nukkah and Erev Shabbat, which happens this year on December 27? And when is a Yahrzeit candle lit?

In order to fulfill the requirement of marking the next day of Hanukkah, achieved by the post-sundown kindling of the candles, the Ner Shel Hanukkah must burn past sundown on Friday night. Regular Hanukkah candles only burn for about 15 to 25 minutes. We need enough “burn time” to last be-yond the time to kindle the Shabbat candles (18 minutes be-fore sundown), and enough time to recite the appropriate

blessings over the Hanukkah candles. Therefore, the Hanuk-kah candles must be lit at least 30 minutes before sundown (10 minutes before the Shabbat candles) and burn for 30 minutes after sundown.

The solution is to use the longer Hanukkah candles for Friday nights, the type that will burn for at least 60 minutes. This

year you will need 7 of the longer candles. This includes the Shamash, although the Shamash candle need not be a longer taper. The Shamash is only a lighting tool and need not burn longer.

If one needs to light a Yahrzeit candle on any night of Hanukkah, it should be lit prior to the Ha-nukkah candles.

Candles are added to the Hanukkiah going right to left as you face it; they are then lit going left to right – the newest candle being the first to be lit. It is a mitzvah to display your Hanuk-kiah so it can be publicly seen. At least one Hanukkiah should be utilized per household and it is a lovely tradition for each member of the household to light their own Hanukkiah.

Adult Education Adult Education Adult Education Adult Education

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Scholar in Residence Program

We are happy to report that Rabbi Ron Isaacs will speak

to us on Thursday, January 30 at 8:00 pm. Join us begin-

ning around 7:30 pm for cookies and coffee. Rabbi Ron’s

topic is “Listen to Her Voice: Conflicting Views of Women

in Jewish Tradition: An examination of biblical and Tal-

mudic views of women, and where we stand today vis a

vis women in ritual, scholarship and parenting.”

Book Club

A good idea from Women’s League! The Committee is

looking into this possibility for a program.

Study Group

Lunch and Learn! This is a part of the after services Kid-

dush luncheon. Stop by the Study Group Table after

Shabbat Services and participate in some lively discus-

sion.

We need members! E-mail me if you are interested at

[email protected].

Steve Taub, Chairman

SAVE THE

DATE

Celebration Weekend

June 12-14, 2020

Retirement Gala

Honoring

Genya &

Rabbi Mark Mallach

Sunday, June 14

The members of the Congregation extend their sympathy to those who have sustained a loss in their family

Micah Coppleson who lost her beloved

father Victor Coppleson

Carol Berger who lost her beloved

mother May Kraus

May the spirit of love, which is everlasting, bring solace to the sorrowing hearts of

our congregants and their families.

Baruch Dayan Ha’Emet—Praised be the true Judge

In Memoriam ורבזל

We record with sorrow the recent passing of our congregants

HARVEY WEISS

DAVID CHAIT

We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and

pray they will find comfort in the days to come

ן י ד ך ו ר ב ת מ א ה


♥ Aliza Alter and Eric Carniol and their son David from Millburn

♥ Ilene and Eran Cohen and their daughter Yael from Maplewood

♥ Gary and Joan Fox from Westfield

♥ Jessica and Brian Goldstein and their children Harrison and Ava from Scotch Plains

♥ Susan Kleiner from Morris Plains

♥ Allie and Chris Meyer and their daughter Eliza from Summit

Following Mark Scherzer’s speech on Yom Kippur about

the expanded gift card program, Ways & Means estab-

lished a Gift Card Program Committee that initiated this

important fundraiser on October 27. Thanks to the gener-

osity of Women’s League, who loaned both their gift card

inventory and initial cash funding, the program has had a

very strong start. Within two short weeks, more than 10%

of TBAY’s members have already purchased gift cards or

stamps with sales approaching an impressive $20,000.

As we approach the holidays, please purchase gift cards to

the grocery stores where you shop, including ShopRite,

Kings, Acme, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, Costco, Walmart

and Target.

Hanukkah and Christmas are right around the corner. Uti-

lize the Gift Card Program for all of your gifting require-

ments. We have inventory of so many stores and online

retailers. But if a gift card for your desired store is not cur-

rently in stock, the Committee will obtain it within 2 weeks

of your order. Retail stores such as Lord & Taylor, Bloom-

ingdales, Nordstrom and Macy’s provide the greatest profit

to the program. And unlike buying gift cards elsewhere, you

pay no fee when you buy them from TBAY!

Not sure what to purchase? Buy a gift card to the gift card

table. This will allow the recipient to come to TBAY and

purchase any gift card that is available. Do all of your shop-

ping with one stop on a Sunday morning between 8:45 am

and noon or come to TBAY whenever the office is open.

The gift cards to the gift card table have a beautiful logo

and design and will make any recipient happy.

Do you own a business that uses Forever Stamps or gives

holiday gifts? The Gift Card Program is your answer for

both. You can buy rolls or sheets of stamps at a discounted

price.

If you have questions, suggestions, or want to place an

order, please contact Mark Scherzer at 908-797-2695 or

via [email protected] between 6:15 am

and 6:00 pm M-F.

Happy Shopping!

Gift Card Committee

TBAY GIFT CARD PROGRAMTBAY GIFT CARD PROGRAMTBAY GIFT CARD PROGRAMTBAY GIFT CARD PROGRAM


Tu B`Shevat 5780 – February 10, 2020

JNF – Jewish National Fund

Contact the temple office to order your trees at [email protected] or 973-376-0539, ext. 11

JNF: Jewish National Fund – What Does It Do?

WITH LOVE

Today’s Jewish National Fund is still planting seeds and investing for the long term - literally and metaphorically. From agricultural research farms in the Galilee to shovel-ready housing projects for young families in the Negev, our portfolio of work falls into 7 key strategic areas that directly strengthen the future of Israel and support the land and people of Israel.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

Today, more attention is focused on Israel and its success in culti-vating the desert. Jewish National Fund, as part of the support of the land and people of Israel, sponsors a ground-breaking network of regional agriculture and research development stations in the Negev and Galilee. Israel’s brightest scientists work closely with local farmers, research institutions, and universities to increase the agricultural efficiency.

WATER SOLUTIONS

When the State of Israel was established in 1948, water played a significant role in shaping its character. Jewish National Fund's work with water has increased Israel’s water economy by over 12% through the treatment, recycling, and collection of both waste and runoff water, responsible aquifer drilling, and river reha-bilitation.

HERITAGE SITE PRESERVATION

Heritage sites are a powerful connection to Israel’s past and a touchstone to our collective future. Some dating to ancient times, others to the 1948 War of Independence, are important symbols that inspire our nation and deserve our unwavering attention.

Working in partnership with the Society for Preservation of Israel Heritage Sites.

EDUCATION & ADVOCACY

As the largest provider of Israel education programs in the United States, we offer more Americans more ways to learn about Israel. From kindergarten through to adulthood, from b’nai mitzvah pro-jects to Alternative Break and Birthright Israel trips, we engage, educate and help students – and the broader community – foster a greater commitment and love for the land of Israel.

FORESTRY & GREEN INNOVATIONS

Simply put, our work planting trees and developing green spaces has made Israel an environmental powerhouse. Now, as innova-tors in ecological development and pioneers in afforestation and fire prevention, we continue to strengthen ties between the land and the people of Israel. From forest to coral reef restoration, soil conservation to agricultural infrastructure, we work to ensure the protection of nature.

DISABILITIES & SPECIAL NEEDS

We believe passionately that the inclusion of people with disabili-ties and special needs should be woven tightly into the fabric of everyday life. All the more so in Israel. That’s why today, our fo-cus on providing services for people with disabilities and special needs is strategically located in the Negev and Galilee. Through a variety of initiatives, JNF provides cutting-edge rehabilitative ser-vices.

COMMUNITY BUILDING

In no other area of work is our vision more apparent than within Community Building. Today, as Israelis continue to crowd Central Israel, we see an opportunity to develop the full potential of the Galilee and Negev as rich centers of agriculture, tourism, and technology. That’s why population growth and regional economic development form the backbone of our Go North and Blueprint Negev strategies.

WOMEN’S LEAGUE AND MEN’S CLUB

INVITE THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY TO A

BRUNCH & SPEAKER PROGRAM

(Speaker to be announced)

Sunday, February 2, 2020

The morning begins at 9:00 AM with the “World Wide Wrap” – an annual event in which the participants wrap tefillin “to unite men, women and children in prayer”

Then everyone is welcome to join us in the ballroom

for a delicious brunch at 10:00 AM, followed by our speaker program

Breakfast and program sponsored by TBAY Men’s Club and Women’s League


Welcome to the Early Childhood Program (ECP) at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael. I recognize the chal-lenges of becoming a new parent, being a full-time working parent as well as joining a new community. It is my hope we can make that expe-rience as positive as possible by

encouraging an atmosphere of friendship and acting as an extension of your home. Our experienced faculty is ded-icated to planting the seeds that foster your child’s love of learning by not only preparing him/her for school, but for life. We are proud of our program, which is designed to meet the needs of our families.

We create an environment that encourages children to learn through discovery. Our commitment to this growth is seen in our rich, developmentally appropriate play-based curriculum. We provide experiences for children that pro-mote learning in the academic domains of literacy, math and science as well as the more traditional early learning

areas of cognitive, social, emotional, physical and lan-guage development. We meet all children at their own de-velopmental level, nurture their growth and foster excite-ment of their discoveries.

We seek to nurture a child’s curiosity and sense of commu-nity and cultivate a connection to Jewish values and tradi-tions. Our families are partners in the work we do, joining with children and teachers to learn and celebrate Jewish life and learning.

The first few months of school have flown by. We celebrat-ed Thanksgiving and Hanukkah is rapidly approaching. If you or anybody you know is interested in our ECP pro-gram, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Sandi Newman, Director

Martin Luther King Day Vigil For Peace & Understanding

Monday, January 20, 2020: 12:00 – 1:00 PM

The Chamber (2nd Floor) of Town Hall Sponsored by the

Springfield Interfaith Clergy Association

ALL ARE WELCOME

Shared Words of Prayer & Reflection

Shared Songs of Joy & Hope

Township of Springfield Proclamation

Let the dream con�nue…

Our NEW TI program has been getting rave reviews! Our first session on September 15, ex-ceeded our expectations.

Yoni Glatt, the director of JTEEN of Greater MetroWest, lead the intriguing first of thirteen sessions. The topic was “Superheroes and Judaism,” part of a 4-session series. Yoni has been giving this lecture for many years and said he “REALLY enjoyed the group of kids. One of the best I’ve had to date!”

Michele Praport, Facilitator

Early Childhood Program

Teen Institute

A Hanukkah Gift Offer From Rabbi Mallach

6-Month Subscription to J-Date

If you are single and Jewish or if you know someone who is, I want to give any such individual who takes out a subscription to J-Date (http://www.jdate.com) the gift of that subscription. All the new subscriber needs to do is submit their billing invoice (or credit card line item) to me and I will reimburse them for the full cost of a 6-month subscription. Nu, what do you have to lose?

Rabbi Mark Mallach

We are Shorashim, The Re-ligious School at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael, and we could not be prouder! Each week we enjoy learning and growing together as a reli-gious school family and

community. In our classrooms and hallways, we share the celebration of Jewish culture and heritage, the study of He-brew and prayer, and participate in discussions of Jewish values and ethics. We are exploring our Jewish identities and developing a connection to Eretz Yisrael, the Land of Israel.

The fall season has been a busy one for all our learners. We started with our “Meet and Greet Breakfast” where we had time to catch up with our religious school friends after our summer vacations. Our Shorashim parents had the oppor-tunity to meet with our teachers to learn about each grade’s curriculum and special programs. It was a wonderful experi-ence to celebrate the holidays together. From our youngest “Kochavim” to our almost Bar and Bat Mitzvah students, we gathered to wish each other a “Shanah Tovah” and a “Chag Sameach.” Our entire Religious School enjoyed a beautiful Sukkot morning of shared learning at Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn with an interactive program with “The Bible Players,” an improv/comedy group.

Our Shorashim Religious School year is filled with special programs and activities. Our Kitah Vav students were so excited to receive their Tanakhim at their Shabbat Alive! ser-vice. Kitah Zayin and their families shared a workshop where they learned about the meaning and significance of tallit and

tefillin. Since fun and learning go together, we shared our annual “Shorashim Silly Sunday” by expressing our silliness with our clothes, hair and hats. It’s amazing how much is learned when the students become the teachers and the teachers become the students.

Hag Hanukkah Sameach! Happy Hanukkah! It’s hard to be-lieve that Hanukkah is almost here. All our students are busy learning the history, laws and customs of Hanukkah. It’s great to share our family holiday traditions with each other. Our Kochavim and Kitah Alef classes will have so much fun learning how to make Olive Oil at the “Olive Oil Press”.. We look forward to sharing a morning of learning and celebration with our Congregation B’nai Israel friends as we host an in-teractive morning of Hanukkah learning and activities. As the Winter continues, we will focus on the mitzvah of “Ve'ahavta Lere'acha Kamocha” – “You shall love your neighbor as yourself” – and the importance of RESPECT for all. We look forward to learning about the seasons in Israel as we learn about and celebrate Tu B’Shevat. Kitah Vav will focus on the beautiful Havdalah ceremony and participate in a workshop where they will create their own Havdalah can-dles and Bisamim (Spices). Our Kitah Vav and Kitah Zayin classes will join in the Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael “World Wide Wrap.” We are looking forward to sharing these expe-riences with our Shorashim classmates and teachers.

Chag Sameach! Morah Elissa Gorkowitz Morah Michele Praport

Religious School Co-Directors

Religious School


VISITING THE SICK

Bikkur cholim, visiting the sick, is a sa-cred act and a tradition in Judaism that goes back 3000 years, when God visit-ed Abraham while he was healing from his circumcision. If you know someone

who is ill and you would like to visit him or her, there are a few things to be aware of so that your visit brings comfort and not discomfort.

Make sure your visit is welcomed. Call ahead.

Don’t stay too long. In the hospital five or ten minutes is the limit. If you are visiting someone at home, fifteen minutes may be all right, but you can check with your friend or rela-tive to see if he or she needs to rest before that.

Listen, don’t talk a lot. It’s not about you. Sometimes we are so distressed about the illness of a friend or loved one

that we want to unburden ourselves about how distressed we are. Not a good idea!

Don’t give medical advice or comment on your perceived quality of the person’s medical care. If you are able, you can offer assistance, but only if you will actually be able to deliver if the person calls upon you. There is nothing as dispiriting to a person in distress as reaching out for help and being turned down.

If you know someone in our synagogue community who is ill, let Rabbi Mallach know. If you would like to join the Car-ing Committee and perform mitzvot with us, let me know.

April Modlinger, Chair 973-715-3457

[email protected]

Caring CommitteeCaring CommitteeCaring CommitteeCaring Committee

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ADULT EDUCATION FUND

In Memory of Eli Greenberg by Roslyn Feuer Steven Drayer by Roslyn Feuer Esther Greenblatt by Babe and Sy Greer Lenore Taub by Phyllis and Steven Taub

Nathan Notis by Phyllis and Steven Taub

CARING COMMITTEE FUND

In Honor of Louis Perl by Babe and Sy Greer

In Memory of Harry Barman by Barnett Barmen

Anita Beim by Harriet Beim

Neil Beim by Harriet Beim

Judith Romano by Arlette Cohen

Rachel Romano by Arlette Cohen

David Chait by Faith and Robert Racusin

COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND

In Memory of Frimi Rose Shroot by Bernice Davis

Pauline Moskowitz by Norton Scherzer

CRAIG BROSS FUND

In Memory of Paul Weisman by Marvin Weisman

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

In Memory of Jack Katzman by Bernice and Mel Katzman

Louis Friedman by Helen Scharf Elaine and Jack Hager by Susan Brussel Mildred Gelb by Julia and Larry Gelb

Ronald Denner by Iris and Barry Segal

FALKIN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUND

Jerrold Goldstein by Babe and Sy Greer

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION ENDOWMENT

In Memory of Rose Davis by Bernice Davis

David Sacharoff by Janet Feldman

Louis Doroson by Roberta Goldman

Adam Kappstatter by Bobbie Goldman

Jerry Jamnik by Corinne and Stephen Jamnik

Barney Spielholz by Kathi Spielholz

KIDDUSH ENHANCEMENT FUND

In Memory of Albert Shroot by Bernice Davis

MUSIC FUND

In Honor of Alice Weinstein’s birthday by Lois and Stan Kaish

In Memory of Murray Rogow by Roberta Rogow

RABBI MALLACH’S FUND

In Appreciation

Martha and Bernard Flashberg

In Memory of David Wasserman by Myrna and Jules Wasserman

Gloria Fox by Barbara Bregman

David Simons by Joseph Simons

Samuel Levine by Peter Levine

Steven Shull by Lillian Margolis

Scott Shull by Lillian Margolis

Robert Shull by Lillian Margolis

Lee Bernstein by Rosalyn Bernstein-Charnes

Margaret Barnes by Robert Barnes

Bernice and Edward Kurtzer by The Kurtzer Family

Abraham Klap by Phyllis Rubin

Lee Barnes by Robert Barnes

Blanche Fishman by Rita Cohen

Harold Cohen by Rita Cohen

Morris Steinman by Paula and Howard Gerber Maurice Silver by Gina Russomanno and Ron Silver Claire Horowitz by Bobbi and Jack Matalon

Arthur Wohlgemuth by Susan and Jerry Wohlgemuth

Lilyan Kreitchman by Lori and Steven Klinghoffer

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of Jack Usdin’s birthday by Men’s Club

Lesley, David, Lexie, Noam and Talya Brooks

In Memory of Bertha Wittcoff by Esther Avnet Jerry Avnet by Esther Avnet Nina Kaplan by Rochelle and David Kaplan

Henry Rajs by Nancy and Nathan Rajs

Solomon Cohen by Mireille and Isaac Modiano

David Shewitz by Ilene and Peter Shewitz

Joseph Bayroff by Andrea and Glenn Wohl

ROSALIE MILLMAN MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory of Jack Neubauer by The Neubauer Family

Elyahu Winkowski by Karen Winkowski and Ted Sieminski David Wasserman by Jackie and Evan Wasserman

SACRED BOOK FUND

In Memory of Harriet Fischbein by Ellen and Stephen Fischbein

Laura Holland by David Green

TEMPLE DONATIONS

In Honor of Irene and George Petras’s 60th Anni-versary by Norma and Stanley Wolfowitz

In Memory of Anna Levin by Idee Alatzas

Dave Samuels by Geri and Joseph Babrowsky

Rose Babrowsky by Geri and Joseph Babrowsky

Mollie Moncher by Nancy and David Beim

Glenna Jacobs by Karen and Howard Brooks

Jerry Steinberg by Arlette Cohen

Karen Levine by Arlette Cohen

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Max Flashberg by Martha and Bernard Flashberg

Bernice Freund by David Freund

Robert Friedman by Jay Friedman

Steven Goldblat by Elise and Robert Goldblat Soloman Guss by Howard Guss Estelle Berson by Goldblat and Werner Families

William Kaplan by David Kaplan

Abraham Fox by Joan and Gary Fox

Yvette Kaplan by Dana and Steven Kaplan

Harry Wolk by Judith Klein

Max Kaplan by Albert Kornspan

David Chait by Nancy Lem

Michael Reitelman

Belle Silver by Carol Jacobowitz

Morris Levy by Barbara and Jeff Kohen

Irving Kopf by Bella Lipton

Mary Kopf by Bella Lipton

Moe Kelner by Renee Kelner

Bessie Mandelstein by Eleanor Manders Murray Manders by Eleanor Manders

Irving Ramo by Meryl and Jeffrey Marias

Fred Neubarth by Evelyn and Stephen Max

Fannie Topilow by Dorothy and Bernard Quentzel Samuel Topilow by Dorothy and Bernard Quentzel Betty Eisenberg by Ilene and Louis Perl Gussie Cott by Marilyn Schwartz Sophie Schwartz by Marilyn Schwartz

Marty Shachat by Harriet Shachat Teresa Constantin by Eileen and Richard Sherman Alan Constantin by Eileen and Richard Sherman

Max Sherman by Eileen and Richard Sherman

Sandy Skinder by Clarice Cutler and Family

Martin Stern by Kate Stern

Millie Friedman by Leah and Alfred Stein

Jean Zimmerman by Phyllis Weinfeldt Annie Young by William Young

Mary Melser by Harry Stein

Sydell Feinberg by Judith and James Feinberg

Elsie Avnet by Cookie Pashaian

Irving Pinsky by Debbie and Steven Nadel Etta Kurtz by Ted Kurtz

Fanny Marder by Elaine Kurtz

YIZKOR DONATIONS

In Memory of Levy, Beim, and Millinger Families by

Harriet Beim

Alfred Greenberg by Lila Greenberg

Matilda and Nicolas Simon by Lila Greenberg

Stephen, David and Jake Gold by Alan Gold

Robert Modlinger by April Modlinger Ruth and Benjamin Kierman by April Modlinger Leo and Florence Redlick by April Modlinger Lefkovits Family by Naomi and Asher Niederman

Niederman Family by Naomi and Asher Niederman

Jerry Avnet by Cookie Pashaian

Elsie and Hyman Avnet by Cookie Pashaian

Seymour Schimmel by Betty Schimmel Sandy Schimmel Marven Schwartz by Marilyn Schwartz

Sophie and Joseph Schwartz by Marilyn Schwartz

Gussie and Jacob Cott by Marilyn Schwartz

Burt Wohl by Andrea and Glenn Wohl Lenore Wohl by Andrea and Glenn Wohl Joseph Bayroff by Andrea and Glenn Wohl

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Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these DonationsTemple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these DonationsTemple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these DonationsTemple Beth Ahm Yisrael Gratefully Acknowledges these Donations

No Hillel on campus?

Closest synagogue is miles away?

Not to worry!

The College Connection Committee of Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael would like to send fun holiday-related small gifts and cards to our college students throughout the year. If you are the parent of a college student, please provide the following information:

Send information to Debbie Neher, [email protected] Past participants must re-register every year with current contact information.

Please notify me if any information changes.

1. Student’s Full Name

2. College/University Name

3. Year in school

4. Student’s Exact Mailing Address

5. Student’s Email Address

6. Studying Abroad? Which Semester and Year?

7. Parent’s Name and Email Address

WOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUE

Women’s League is surging ahead into winter, in full gear. As we go to press with this Bulletin, we are looking ahead to our Annual Hanukkah Party on Thursday, De-cember 12, with latkes, vodka cocktails and a fun grab bag game. In February, we will have a Joint Brunch & Speaker Pro-

gram with Men’s Club (speaker to be announced) on Sun-day, February 2, and also a Book Club Discussion on Thursday, February 6 (see the flyer in this Bulletin for book information).

To join Women’s League, please send your $40 member-ship dues to WL of TBAY, 60 Temple Drive, Springfield, NJ 07081.

Looking forward to seeing you soon,

Jane Lakritz and Susan Teller Co-Presidents

Co-Presidents’ Message


Women’s League invites you to our Book Club Discussion

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 at 7:00 PM

at the home of Marie�a Peskin

“Slow Motion: A Memoir of a Life

Rescued by Tragedy” By: Dani Shapiro

NATIONAL BESTSELLER AND A TRUE STORY

Dani Shapiro is the best-selling author of the memoirs Hourglass,StillWriting,Devotion and SlowMotionand �ive nov-els including Black&White and FamilyHistory. Her short �iction, essays, and journalistic pieces have appeared in The New Yorker, Elle, The New York Times Book Review, the op-ed pages of The New York Times, and many other publications. Dani has taught in the writing programs at Columbia, NYU, The New School and Wesleyan University.

RSVPtoMariettaPeskin

[email protected]’S LEAGUE invites you and

your friends to our annual

HANUKKAH PARTY

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 at THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 at THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 at THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12 at

7:00 PM7:00 PM7:00 PM7:00 PM

FEATURING LATKES, APPLESAUCE, FEATURING LATKES, APPLESAUCE, FEATURING LATKES, APPLESAUCE, FEATURING LATKES, APPLESAUCE,

VODKA COCKTAILS & A VERY FUN GRAB BAG!!!VODKA COCKTAILS & A VERY FUN GRAB BAG!!!VODKA COCKTAILS & A VERY FUN GRAB BAG!!!VODKA COCKTAILS & A VERY FUN GRAB BAG!!!

RVSP by December 9 - [email protected]

or call or text Jane at 201-826-8930.

Please bring a NEW wrapped gi� with the value of $15-$20.

Only those who bring a gi� will be able to par(cipate in our

grab bag game! Each par(cipant will get a turn to choose

from the table of wrapped gi�s, or she can "steal" an al-

ready picked gi� from someone who went before her. A gi�

can be “stolen” twice, thus the second person who steals a

gi� ends up with it!

This event is complimentary for all Women’s League Members

Non-WL Members $5 Admission

If you would like to become a member of Women’s League, please send $40 dues payment to WL of

TBAY, 60 Temple Drive, Springfield, NJ 07081

WOMEN’S LEAGUE TBAY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR TEMPLE MEMBERS

HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP BASED ON

COMMUNITY SERVICE

This scholarship awards up to $1000 to a high school senior whose family is a member in good standing at Temple Beth Ahm Yisrael. The applicant will submit details of his or her community service along with a brief essay about this experience. Applications are available from Women’s League (see below).

JEWISH STUDIES/JEWISH EXPERIENCE

SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship encourages participation in programs that provide Jewish experiences for Middle School, High School and Undergraduate students ages 13-23, whose families are members in good standing at Tem-ple Beth Ahm Yisrael. The award provides up to $500 per scholarship, per applicant, within a given fiscal year.

Contact us for additional details and to receive an appli-cation form.

Debbie Rogut-Chait, Scholarship Chair

908-608-1541, [email protected]

Helen Jenys 973-467-9739, [email protected]

Please call April Modlinger at 973-

715-3457 to send Tribute Cards or Tapestry Cards. You can buy Trib-ute Cards to mail yourself. Ten cards for $20.

gÜ|uâàxágÜ|uâàxágÜ|uâàxágÜ|uâàxá Mazel Tov

Jon and Jane Lakritz-birth of grandson by

Esther Avnet and Norton Scherzer Mark and Barbara Schwartz-new home by

Marilyn Schwartz

Condolences

Simon Rosenbach-loss of step-mother by

Esther Avnet and Norton Scherzer Mr. and Mrs. Ira Liebowitz-loss of fa-ther by

Jill Aroeste

Fox Family-loss of mother Gloria by

Esther Avnet Mr. and Mrs. Jed Levine and family by

Jill Aroeste

Debbie Chait-loss of husband, David by

Esther Avnet Cookie Pashaian Adrienne Raskin-loss of sister by

Marilyn Schwartz

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Mazel tov

Dana Langerman-birth of grandson by

Women’s League

Marlene Moss-grandson’s wedding by

Roz Feuer Jane and Jon Lakritz-birth of grandson by

Lynn Haliczer Barbara Eglow

April Modlinger Lois and Stan Kaish

Isabell Adler-marriage of grandson Zachary to Angelica by

Lois and Stan Kaish

Babe and Sy Greer

Condolences

Debbie Chait and family-loss of husband, David by

Women’s League

Barbara Eglow

Judy Weiss-loss of husband, Harvey by

Barbara & Elliot Merkin

Family of Marilyn Miller-loss of Marilyn by

Beulah Garber Fink Family-loss of son by

Barbara Eglow

Fox Family-loss of Gloria by

Barbara Eglow

Simon Rosenbach-loss of step-mother by

Barbara and Elliot Merkin

Muriel Schlefstein-loss of Maurice by

Albie Kornspan and Carol Bobbi Ostrow-loss of husband Mel by

Bobbi and Jack Matalon

Barbara and Elliot Merkin


WOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUEWOMEN’S LEAGUE

LARGE CARD $9, STANDARD CARD $8

Tell us how many cards you want and your name,

address, phone, email address and who should

receive donor credit

ORDERS DUE BY THURSDAY JANUARY 23, 2020

QUESTIONS: JULIE KAWUT SAGALOW: 908-208-3705 or

[email protected]

MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO WOMEN’S LEAGUE – TBAY and

MAIL TO:

TBAY WOMEN’S LEAGUE - MAH JONGG CARDS ,

60 TEMPLE DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, NJ 07081

KislevKislevKislevKislev————Tevet 5780Tevet 5780Tevet 5780Tevet 5780 DDDDECEMBERECEMBERECEMBERECEMBER 2019201920192019

4 Wednesday Temple Board Meeting 7:45 pm

6 Friday Candle Lighting 4:11 pm

Shabbat ALIVE! 6:30 pm

7 Saturday Shaharit Service 9:30 am

Babysitting & Blessings 10:30 am

Youth Service 10:30 am

Minha, Ma’ariv, Havdallah ?? pm

10 Tuesday Men’s Club Meeting 7:30 pm

12 Thursday Women’s League Vodka, Latkes & Grab Bag 7:00 pm


Shabbat Service 8:00 pm




Minha, Ma’ariv, Havdallah 5:12 pm

17 Tuesday Religious Affairs Comm. Mtg. 7:45 pm

19 Thursday COMMUNITY HANUKKAH PARTY 6:00 pm

Torah on Tap 8:00 pm







EREV HANUKKAH

22 Sunday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL HANUKKAH 1ST CANDLE

23 Monday HANUKKAH 2ND CANDLE

24 Tuesday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

HANUKKAH 3RD CANDLE

25 Wednesday HANUKKAH 4TH CANDLE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER CLOSED

26 Thursday HANUKKAH 5TH CANDLE

27 Friday HANUKKAH 6TH CANDLE

Candle Lighting 4:18 pm


28 Saturday HANUKKAH 7TH CANDLE

Shaharit Service 9:30 am



29 Sunday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL HANUKKAH 8TH CANDLE

31 Tuesday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Torah on Tap with

Rabbi Mallach

Join Rabbi Mallach for

Torah study

in a casual atmosphere

Thursdays at

7:45 pm

Dec 19

Jan 16

Feb 20


Oneg Shabbat Sponsors Thank you to those who sponsored a

Friday evening Oneg Shabbat

Allison and Andrew Adornato,

in honor Alexander’s Bar Mitzvah

Jaime and Matthew Haber,

in honor of Maya’s Bat Mitzvah

Lisa and Michael Sassone,

in honor of

Andrew Fiermonte’s Bar Mitzvah

Kiddush SponsorsKiddush SponsorsKiddush SponsorsKiddush Sponsors Thank you to those who sponsored a

Saturday morning Kiddush

Allison and Andrew Adornato, in

honor of Alexander’s Bar Mitzvah

Sheri and Warren Frank, in

honor of the auf ruf of Adam Frank

and Shelby Krasnof

Alice Weinstein, in honor of

her continued health

1 Wednesday NEW YEAR’S DAY

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER CLOSED








9 Thursday Women’s League Board 7:30 pm







15 Wednesday 2021 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class

Meeting 8:00 pm

16 Thursday Torah on Tap 8:00 pm






19 Sunday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

20 Monday MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY


Martin Luther King Day Vigil at Springfield Town Hall 12:00 pm

22 Tuesday Religious Affairs Comm. Mtg. 7:45 pm







30 Thursday Scholar-in-Residence 7:30 pm



TevetTevetTevetTevet————Shevat 5780Shevat 5780Shevat 5780Shevat 5780 JJJJANUARYANUARYANUARYANUARY 2020202020202020


Corinne and Stephen Jamnik on the birth

of their grandson Lucas Ryan Jamnik,

born to their son Mitchell and his wife Michelle

Corinne and Stephen Jamnik on the birth

of their grandson Grayson James Jamnik,

born to their son Daniel and his wife Melissa

Isabell Adler on the marriage

of her grandson Zachary Adler to Angelica Kleyman

Lisa Stettner-Glennon on the engagement

of her son Kenneth to Julie Greenberg

Doug Chester on his engagement to Cheryl Spielman

Sally and Michael Zuckerman on the Bar Mitzvah

of their grandson Jordan Zuckerman

Elyse and Robert Goldblat on the birth

of their granddaughter Emma Sari Cohen,

born to their daughter Jessica and her husband Matt

Wallace Werner on the birth

of his great-granddaughter Emma Sari Cohen

Michele Weiss on the birth

of her granddaughter Talia Diana Weiss

born to her son Jared and his wife Katie

Lisa and Michael Sassone, in honor of

Andrew Fiermonte’s bar mitzvah

Allison and Andrew Adornato, in honor of

Alexander’s bar mitzvah

Sheri and Warren Frank, in honor of

the auf ruf of Adam and Shelby Krasnof

Jaime and Matthew Haber, in honor of

Maya’s bat mitzvah

David Green on the marriage

of his son Benjamin to Sarah Tuberman

CCCCONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONSONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!! The Temple family extends hearty congratulations to these families on their recent life cycle events and special occasions

Pardes Beth Ahm Yisrael ~ The Grove of Beth Ahm Yisrael A Cemetery on the Grounds of the Menorah Section of East Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clifton, New Jersey

Only those of the Jewish faith as defined by the Conservative movement may be buried in this cemetery. For more infor-mation or to obtain an application contact Tracey Shenker at [email protected] or or 973-376-0539, ext. 13.

Member Prices

1 Plot $1,800

2 Plots $1,600 each

3 to 5 Plots $1,500 each

6 or More $1,350 each

Non-Member Prices

1 Plot $2,150

2 Plots $1,900 each

3 to 5 Plots $1,800 each

6 or More $1,600 each





2 Sunday Men’s Club World-Wide Wrap 9:00 am

Women’s League/Men’s Club

Brunch 10:00 am


6 Thursday Women’s League Book Club 7:00 pm





Youth Services 10:30 am







16 Sunday NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

ECP SUNDAY FUNDAY 3:30 pm

17 Monday PRESIDENT’S DAY


18 Tuesday Men’s Club Meeting 7:30 pm

Religious Affairs Comm. Mtg. 7:45 pm

20 Thursday Torah on Tap 8:00 pm











Youth Services 10:30 am


ShevatShevatShevatShevat————Adar 5780Adar 5780Adar 5780Adar 5780 FFFFEBRUARYEBRUARYEBRUARYEBRUARY 2020202020202020



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