Temple Beth El BulletinTemple Beth El Bulletin

NOVEMBER 2019 - CHESHVAN/KISLEV ALLENTOWN, PA VOLUME 91, ISSUE #10

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NOVEMBER 2019 SERVICE SCHEDULEFriday, November 1st, 6:00 PM

Erev Shabbat ServiceLight Candles 5:40 PM

Saturday, November 2nd , 9:30 AMJFE Dor L’Dor Program 10:00 AM

Torah portion Noach

Friday, November 8th, 6:00 PM Erev Shabbat Service

Light Candles 4:33 PM

Saturday, November 9th, 9:30 AMTorah portion Lekh L’kha

Friday, November 15th, 6:00 PMErev Shabbat Service

Light Candles 4:26 PM

Saturday, November 16th, 9:30 AM NOVEMBER BIRTHDAY

SHABBATBim Bom Buddies 10:00 AM

Youth Services 10:00 AMGPS: Guided Prayer Services

10:15 AMTorah portion Vayera

Friday, November 22nd, 6:00 PMErev Shabbat Faculty Service

Light Candles 4:21 PM

Saturday, November 23rd, 9:30 AMTorah portion Chayyei Sarah

Friday, November 29th, 6:00 PMErev Shabbat Service

Light Candles 4:18 PM

Saturday, November 30th, 9:30 AMTorah portion Tol’dot

Shari Spark shari@bethelallentown.org 610-597-4400, cell.

If you…• Read Torah, no matter your level

• Chant Haftarah, even if it was for your bat or bar mitzvah years ago

• Feel the spirit of prayer and can lead our congregation

• Want to learn or improve any of the above skills

Then you…• Need to sign up!

• Need to join a corps of dedicated prayer leaders

• Can work on your skills – in a group or one-on-one

• Should contact Shari Spark, Ritual Coordinator and let’s meet!

Please Join Us For November Birthday ShabbatSaturday, November 16th at 9:30 am

Please open your TBE Birthday Cards,you will fi nd a bonus coupon for

20% off at our Sisterhood Gift Shopfor the entire month of your birthday!

Birthday Shabbat!Birthday Shabbat!

Thank you to Anita Hirsch

for volunteering and helping our Synagogue Offi ce.

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CHAI SOCIETY

Temple Beth El Chai’ly appreciates the support of our Chai Society Members

for 2019:

Your generosity and participation in this program subsidizes school scholarships and programs, adult education programs, and Jewish Family Life Education programs.

Chai’er LevelBonnie & Bobby Hammel

L’Chaim Level Jean Wiener

Double Chai Level

Temple Beth El1305 Springhouse Road

Allentown, PA 18104(610) 435-3521

Website address: bethelallentown.orgAffi liated with the

United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism

Moshe Re’em .............................................................RabbiKevin D. Wartell ........................................................Cantor-Educator EmeritusMarc Fisher ................................................................PresidentMichelle Rohrbach ....................................................Executive DirectorAlicia Zahn ................................................................Religious School DirectorShari Spark ................................................................Coordinator of Ritual & ServicesGreg Harris ................................................................Chairman of the BoardHenry Lutfman ..........................................................Vice Chair of the BoardIvan Schonfeld ...........................................................Senior Vice PresidentRoy Benasaraf & Greg Harris ...................................Fundraising Co Vice PresidentsMichael Finley ...........................................................School Vice PresidentJessica Volchko & Steve Mittman .............................Membership Co Vice PresidentsRuth Nathanson .........................................................SecretaryMorgan Godorov .......................................................TreasurerElizabeth Lischner .....................................................Financial SecretaryAmy Jaff e, Chelsea Karp & Rachel Shurman ...........Sisterhood Co-PresidentsRoy Benasaraf ...........................................................Men’s Club President

ChanuCan 2019 – Jewish Journeys – Let’s Go!THOSE IN NEED, NEED US EVERYDAY

The problem of hunger is one that affects many in our community and it is our Jewish responsibility to respond by giving to those in need.

IT’S OUR 5TH ChanuCan! ChanuCan premiered in December 2011 with a resounding number of volunteers, fantastic donations of dollars and cans, and hands-on educational opportunities, not only for our

Religious School students, but for all of us in the congregation.

With pride for what we did, and excitement for what we can still do, that we launch ChanuCan 2019!

ChanuCan raises food and awareness by teaching our children through experiential opportunities, and involves the entire congregation in a necessary and worthwhile mission.

More than anything, at this time we need your fi nancial support.

Through your generous donations we are able to purchase food for a creative can-building program. These cans and non-perishable food items are then donated to local food banks; each past ChanuCan event has privileged us to donate over 12,000

pounds of food! Once again, we are partnering with Second Harvest and Jewish Family Service of the Lehigh Valley.

A donation of any amount is welcomed. Please consider becoming a sponsor for a minimum donation of $144.00 ($18 a night for each night of Chanukkah!). Sponsors are acknowledged in our program for their

support of a classroom, a building team or even individual students and family members.

Perhaps the most important thing we have learned as ChanuCan moves forward into our third effort is this: Those in need, need us EVERYDAY. Thank you for your past contributions and for giving generously again to ChanuCan 2019.

Raising Awareness for Hunger in the Lehigh ValleyTEMPLE BETH EL– 1305 SPRINGHOUSE RD, 18104

610-435-3521, TEMPLE BETH EL ON FACEBOOK

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Thank you to the following congregants for their generous Kiddush sponsorships and donations:

Joseph Seger Kiddush in honor of his 75th Birthday!

Elysse Teichman and Adam Teichman in celebration of their son, Joshua, being called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah!

The Ettinger-Finley family in celebration of their son, Julian, being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah!

Thank you to the following congregants for their generous Oneg sponsorships and donations:

The Endowment Foundation for the many years of service by Neil Glickstein, Dr. David Hyman, and Richard Reisner !

Elysse Teichman and Adam Teichman in honor of their son, Joshua, being called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah !

The Ettinger-Finley family in honor of their son, Julian, being called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah!

Message from the Rabbi: Have you wanted to visit Israel but simply could

not aff ord the trip? Have you wanted to visit but travelling that distance is simply too hard for you? Have you visited Israel and seen the popular sites but never experienced the beauty of the wild open countryside? NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!!

Last October while attending the Federations’ General Assembly in Tel Aviv, I met an extraordinary young man, Udi Goren. Udi is a photographer who hiked and photographed the entire 700 mile long route of the Israel Trail (Israel’s equivalent of the Appalachian Trail). Along the way he encountered all sorts of interesting people. His photographs of Israel’s stunning landscape are unbelievably beautiful. Whether you have visited Israel or for various reasons are unable to make the trip, seeing his slides and hearing his presentation is the next best thing to actually making the trip to Israel. With so much attention focused on the political side of Israel, sometimes her incredible beauty gets under-appreciated.

Whether you are young or old, this program is inviting to everyone. Plea se join us for “A Walk of the Land: The Israel National Trail,” on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth El for what I am sure will be an amazing presentation by Udi Goren. The event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley, Charles & Figa Kline Foundation, and Temple Beth El and is open to the entire community.

November 2019 Shabbat Angels Deliver...

Elaine Rappaport-Bass, Sheryl Block, Monica Friess, Anita Hirsch, Andy Kopyt, Beth Kozinn, Myron Levenson, Bernie Schonbach,

Rachel Shurman, Saul Topolsky, and Lori Wiener

Sisterhood of Temple Beth ElMah Jongg Club NEWS

Our Mah Jongg Club dates are all Monday eveningsat the Temple.

We will begin to play promptly at 6:45 pm.Please be there by 6:30 pm to register.

We play for about 3 hours.

PLEASE MARK THESE CLUB PLAYING DATES ON YOUR2019 – 2020 CALENDARS:

$10 per player donation to SisterhoodNEW FACES ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO PLAY!

Don’t miss out on another year of sisterhood, laughter,and a great bunch of fun!

Looking forward to playing Mah Jongg with YOU !!!Call with questions and your RSVP to Ilene Rubel.

Phone 610-435-3521email IRUBEL@aol.com or

email ilene@bethelallentown.org

November 4th, December 2nd,January 13th, 2020, February 10th, March 2nd,

and May 11th

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SOUP KITCHEN DONATIONS

Clementines and/or Brownies Next Drop OFF date ....

Monday, November 25th

Please drop off a bag of CLEMENTINE’S or a disposable tray of BROWNIES to

Amy Morrison’s house, 1493 Buck Trail Road, Allentown.

There is a large plastic covered container on the porch, for your donations.

Monday afternoons before the fourth Tuesday of each month, Amy Morrison will deliver your Clementine’s, and or Brownies to the Soup Kitchen. If you would like an email reminder, or with any questions please email Joanne Palumbo at DocRobP@aol.com.

Thank you from the Chesed Committee of Temple Beth El.

*NEW DROP OFF DAY*

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Sisterhood Message:Happy Fall! We hope everyone is enjoying autumn

and the cooler weather. We want to start by thanking Bobbe Weiner for coordinating the beautiful fl oral arrangements on behalf of Sisterhood that enhanced our worship spaces throughout the High Holiday season.

Sisterhood’s annual Paid-Up Event was enjoyable and very meaningful. A big Thank You goes out to all the wonderful committee members for bringing such a special program to our Sisterhood and to all those who helped make this event successful – from set-up, to glazing the hearts of hope, and fi nally wrapping the hearts to deliver to The Chemo Bag. We had an amazing turnout and enjoyed doing this mitzvah together.

Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 17th from 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.; Sisterhood will be hosting a Brunch and Learn Event featuring Jeri Zimmerman, the Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Lehigh Valley. The topic will be: Past to Present - Female Leaders in Judaism. Watch your email for the invite.

Mark your calendars for our annual Gift Shop Giftique which will be held on Sunday, December 8th from 9:00 am to 12 noon. This Gift Shop event is so large that the entire gift shop is displayed in the Wax Auditorium. Jill Steigerwald and Andy Kopyt have

many fabulous new items that are sure to make great holiday gifts for everyone on your list. If you haven’t attended before, make sure to stop by. Your purchases help to support Sisterhood and Temple Beth El. The gift card book will also be on display. You can contact Erica Stein or Alli Lipson for all your gift card needs. Please help spread the word and support our wonderful gift shop as we are the only Judaic gift shop in the Lehigh Valley!!

Mah Jongg Club has gotten off to a great start thanks to the eff orts of Ilene Rubel. There have been lots of laughs and much fun has been had by all participants. The next club playing dates will be Monday, November 4th and December 2nd at the temple. Play time starts at 6:30 pm – come join us!

Keep your eyes on your email inbox for details about our December 5th meeting date and opportunities to join the committees planning our second Vashti Banquet and our fi rst ever Sisterhood Purse Bingo Champagne Brunch. We hope you will join us and get involved!

We thank everyone for your continued support and participation to make Sisterhood successful!

Amy Jaff e, Chelsea Karp, and Rachel ShurmanSisterhood Co-Presidents

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Maxwell Davison, Jeanette & Eduardo Eichenwald, Suzanne Lapiduss, Myron Levenson, and Ronald Segel on being honored by the JFSLV as “Spectacular Over 70” volunteers.

Sue & Bill Kitei on the birth of their grandson, Martin Robert, son of Paul & Alexandra Kitei.

Susan & Rick Musselman on the birth of their granddaughter, Sally Harper Musselman, daughter of Jacqueline & Ricky Musselman.

Jessica and Kyle Lewis on the birth of their daughter, Emmeline Hannah Lewis. Mazel tov to big sister, Madeline Etta!

Stacey Lipson, daughter of Alli and Scott Lipson, granddaughter of Lois & Donald Lipson, on her Bat Mitzvah in Aruba.

Matthew Ringold, son of Michael & Ilene Ringold, on his Bar Mitzvah in Israel.

Nate Schiff on his 85th Birthday.

Adam & Penny Roth on the engagement of their daughter, Nikki Roth to A.J. Silverberg. Also Mazel Tov to grandmother, Selma Roth, and grandparents, Jerome & Audrey Cylinder.

Mark & Jill Stutz on the marriage of their daughter, Sari Israel to Bryan Brown. Mazel Tov also on the marriage of their daughter, Amy Israel to Adam Cohn.

Marsha & David Gordon on the marriage of their son, Steven Gordon to Nina Baker.

Roberta & Alan Penn on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.

Manya & Stanley Stein on their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

Beverly & Len Bloch on their 65th Wedding Anniversary.

It’s A Simcha... Mazel Tov

In MemoriamThe congregation extends its heartfelt sympathy to

the family of …

Julian RappaportBeloved Congregant

Beloved husband of our Congregant, Toby Rappaport

Stationery, Invitations, Personalized GiftsBusiness Cards & Stationery,

Custom Coloring & Calligraphy...quick and discounted!

Lori Wiener 610 - 398 - 8599

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Ezra CommitteeThe Ezra Committee and its volunteers are now available to provide occasional meals to those who may need them. Volunteers are also available to drive congregants to services and other Temple Beth El events. Every attempt will be made to provide the services as requested, but cannot be guaranteed, as we are dependent on volunteer availability.

If you are in need of such assistance please contact:

Saul Topolskypoppiet@rcn.com

Rabbi Re’emrabbi@bethelallentown.org at Temple Beth El 610-435-3521

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CAMP RAMAH FUNDProvides scholarships for children attending Camp Ramah summer programs.In Honor Of:The marriage of Ellen Lipschutz to Allon Levin – Jay & Evelyn LipschutzIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Nathan Horowitz – Judy Horowitz

CARING COMMUNITY FUNDSupports the programs of the Temple’s Caring Community (Shabbat Angels).In Memory Of:Betty Butz – Cheryl ReitzSheldon Hoff man – Nelson & Andy KopytIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Harry L. Katz – Vic & Judy TynesHenrietta Roth Meltzer – Jean Mandel

E. G. SCOBLIONKO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

Provides assistance for religious school tuition for families in need & non-budgeted items for the school.In Memory Of:Louis Furmansky – Alan & Enid TopeIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Esther G. Kricun –Bob & Stephanie Kricun

FLORAL FUNDProvides fl oral arrangements for the High Holidays, Sukkah decorations, & Bimah arrangements as needed.In Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Ida Lee Mintz Hirsch – Bob & Stephanie KricunCelia Bandler – Miriam Bandler

KIDDUSH FUNDAssists with costs associated with providing weekly Onegs and Kiddushim after Shabbat services.In Honor Of:Marc & Adele Fisher on the engagement of their daughter, Rachel to Ryan Bryfogle; Michael & Audrey Finley on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jullian – Glenn & Jan EhrichNate Schiff on his 85th Birthday – Rusty Schiff In Memory Of:Jullian Rappaport – Glenn & Jan EhrichIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Mollie Ostrow – Bob & Betty MendelsohnDorothy Greenberg – Donald GreenbergRose Silberstein – Larry & Mimi SilbersteinMurray Goldstein – Phil, Diane, Matthew & Lisa SteinPhil Rosenthal – Bob & Betty MendelsohnComplete Recovery Of:Miriam Harris-Botzum – Marc & Laurie Berson

TEMPLE BETH EL TRIBUTE FUNDSRemembering a loved one or marking a special occasion is often done with Tzedakah,

making a donation in honor or memory of a special person or event.Reminder: Minimum Contribution To All Temple Funds is $10.00.

LIBRARY FUNDProvides support for the Library to purchase books, videos & resource materials. In Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Goldie Bandler – Miriam BandlerShirley Schreiber – Judy Toubin

MINYAN FUNDProvides resources for Minyan expensesIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Jack Jacob Levine – Robert & Cindy Levine

MORTON R. LEVY USY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

Provides scholarships to youth group members of our chapter to participate in USY conventions.In Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Dr. Robert A. Bernhard – Carol BernhardNathan Greenberg – Donald Greenberg

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes at the discretion of the Rabbi.In Appreciation Of:Rabbi Re’em for helping with Julian’s funeral & shiva – The Rappaport FamilyIn Memory Of:Julian Rappaport – Leah DeVineLouis Furmansky – Carol RobinsSheldon Hoff man – Elaine Rappaport-Bass; Leah DevineIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Joseph Berg – Jerry & Flossie ZalesLeonard Davison – Maxwell DavisonLouis Fisher – Bob & Shirley Malenovsky

SISTERHOOD L’CHAYIM FUNDSupports Sisterhood’s general operating budget.In Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Jack Bellow – Nelson & Andy Kopyt

TEMPLE FUNDSupports the general operating budget of our synagogue.In Honor Of:The engagement of Nicole Roth to A. J. Silverberg – Adam & Penny RothMarc & Adele Fisher on the engagement of their daughter, Rachel, to Ryan Bryfogle; Bruce Reich for his 5 years of service as Temple President; Marc Fisher on becoming Temple President – Bobby & Bonnie Hammel

TEMPLE FUND continuedCharles & Ellie Brooks on the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Benjamin Shimon; Glenn & Jan Ehrich on the birth of their grandchild, Michaela; Bob & Betty Mendelsohn on the birth of their great-grandchild, Michaela; Eugene & Inna Vishnevetsky on the engagement of their daughter, Anna, to Josh Paul & the birth of their grandchild, Alexander – Michael & Carole LangsamGail Wolson on her son, Joshua, being appointed a Federal Court Judge – Richard & Arlene SteinBill & Susan Kitei on the birth of their grandson, Martin Robert – Seth & Kathi KatzmanIn Memory Of:Louis Furmansky – Bobby & Bonnie Hammel; Ronnie SheftelJulian Rappaport; Sheldon Hoff man – Michael & Carole LangsamIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Sidney “Chick” Mandel – Jean Mandel; Alan & Mary Joan MandelSidney Wasserstrom – Linda KreithenAlan Merdinger – Barbara MerdingerWilliam Bonfeld – Murry BonfeldLeon Baringoldz – Jewel BaringoldzSidney & Cecile Cowen – Norman & Roberta Marcus & FamilyMarian Mindler – Linda LevySally Ginsberg – Jerome & Audrey CylinderMorris Gorfi nkle – Harriet PotashnickEric Eisenberg; Harry Forman – Laurie Forman EisenbergMurray Kozinn – Wesley & Beth KozinnSalomon Knafo – Rosine KnafoMollie Lipsky – Carol RobinsSidney Rothkopf – Phyllis RothkopfGary Nussbaum – Gail CombsEva Greenberg – Helen GreenbergCynthia Zighelboim – Israel ZighelboimFaye Kaplan; Leah Schwartz – Bob & Jan KaplanSol Krawitz – Stuart & Lynda KrawitzSarah Furmansky – Shirley FurmanskyRuth Ann Klein – Jack & Amy SilvermanEnid Abrams – Leonard AbramsEstelle Cylinder – Jerome & Audrey CylinderBenjamin Levine – Scott Levine

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ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION FUNDS

Provides long term funding for our Temple.

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDIn Memory Of:Julian Rappaport – Dave & Judy GreenbergIn Honor Of:David Hyman – Gene & Ann Ginsberg

ENDOWMENT PHILANTHROPIC FUNDS

BEVERLY & LEONARD BLOCH PHILANTHROPIC FUND

In Honor Of:Sid & Joan Owitz on the birth of their grandchild – Len & Beverly Bloch

SADIE & SAMUEL BLOCK PHILANTHROPIC FUND

In Memory Of: Louis Furmansky; Julian Rappaport – Rance & Sheryl Block & Family

JEAN GLICKSTEIN PHILANTHROPIC FUND

In Honor Of:Neil Glickstein; David Hyman; Rick Reisner for their service to the Endowment Committee – Neil & Eydie GlicksteinNeil Glickstein – Gene & Ann GinsbergNeil Glickstein on his Endowment honor – Deborah, Brett, Shayna & Bradley Feltingoff ; Lawrence, Stacey, Danielle, Brandon & Alyssa GlicksteinIn Memory Of:Julian Rappaport; Sheldon Hoff man – Neil & Eydie Glickstein

HAMMEL FAMILY PHILANTHROPIC FUND

In Honor Of:Lenny Abram on his special birthday; Michael & Lynn Rothman on the engagement of their daughter, Sarah, to Quentin Smith – Bobby & Bonnie Hammel

IRWIN & ELLEN SCHNEDIER PHILANTHROPIC FUND

In Memory Of:Dr. Marvin Reingold – Irwin & Ellen Schneider

LESAVOY FAMILY FUNDIn Memory Of:Julian Rappaport – Joan Lesavoy

IRWIN & ELLEN SCHNEIDER PHILANTHROPIC FUND

In Memory Of:Julian Rappaport – Irwin & Ellen SchneiderIn Observance Of The Yahrzeit Of:Hannah Ross Sussman – Irwin & Ellen Schnedier

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November YahrzeitsThe following are the names of our beloved departed whose Yahrzeits will be observed this month11/1/2019

Mark GoldsteinStuart Hirsch

Irwin KreindelEugene MossHarry Mowitz

Mathilde “Toby” OsterAnne Burday Weiner

11/2/2019Frieda Lustig

Sara MarkmanRose Schneider

11/3/2019Rose Baskin

Bessie EdelsonEleanor Kantor Naftal

Nochum KrasnovDoris LeavittJean MarksonEmma Mintzer

Dr. Issac RodmanFreda Shorr11/4/2019

Dr. Frederick BerlinGerald Breit

Philip GolombDavid Kurlansik

Abe LesavoyRonald Neff 11/5/2019

Bernard GlickmanGertrude GreenbergAgnes Heiligman

Harry KinderlehrerSol Kronovet

Howard LackritzNat Needle

Bernard RosenthalHarold Shmookler

Flora ShultzSandra Wein11/6/2019

Lena KobrovskyHerman Newberg

11/7/2019Dora Feldman

Henry GinsburgLevi Heiligman

Evelyn Nussbaum11/8/2019

Florine BackmanNorbert Bergstresser

Lewis ColemanMayer KleinmanArnold KranchDaniel Levine

Martin RosenblumNathan Shaw

Abraham SteinRose Wax11/9/2019

Philip HindinHoward Karpo

Lenore Savod RudemanAbel Schoff

Dr. Harry TopolskyJoseph Labe Zevin

11/10/2019Benjamin Cohen

Minnie MillerStephen Rhodeside

Adele Schocker11/11/2019

Simon CoopermanJennie FreedmanNorton Friedman

Esther KatzWilliam KorrDonald PaulRose RawitzDina Schiff

Maurice Vinocour11/12/2019Joyce Gratch

Michael GreenburgDr. Abraham M. Hirsch

Doris KaplanRose Lebowitz

Anna RothYetta Weisman

11/13/2019Bernard Eig

Rose KatzmanIrving LevinePearl Linder

Isaac Mehrman11/14/2019Hinda Brown

Jack FreedmanIras Topolsky

Sabina Weinstein11/15/2019

Charles BillickMaurice Knafo

Elias LavinIda PhillipsLeon Roth

11/16/2019Eva Ackerman

Bertye Cassin LevyAlvera Reisner

Milton Sussman11/17/2019Ellen Cohen

Bessie GoldfarbPearl Katz

Sigmund LowyEsther Praid

June RosenbergAbraham Steinberg

Allan Strassman11/18/2019

Dr. Nathan ComerHelen Krawitz11/19/2019

Peter M. Anson, M.D.Anna Bergstresser

David GoldJeannette Schonbach

11/20/2019Marcus Abramson

Sylvia Pearl Bishoff Morris Griff Harold Roth

Benjamin SassEarl Weinstein

11/21/2019Abraham Dobnoff Bernard Feldman

Frank GittlerYetive Letaw LevyMiriam PestynerPhilip PoreskyHoward RubelJack Warsaw

Sara Warshawsky11/22/2019

Harold “Hal” BlockHarry S. EllisNuftuli Faier

Gertrude Jaff e LeithLouis Wiener11/23/2019

Moris FurmanskyHarlan Kaplan

Samuel KatzmanMartin Kline

George LernerDora Lowy

Helaine RappaportJoseph Rodale

Joseph RosanskyGertrude RudmanKhasya Shlayen

Elsie SilbergAnna Silverstein

Jane SimonJennie Grossberg Streger

11/24/2019Civia Berman

Anna GlickmanStanley HarrisonJeanne MaslowPhyllis MorrisClarice ReinitzBarney Salitsky

Jessie SegelHannah Sussman

Louis WienerBarry Wilson11/25/2019

Harriet AverbachMaurice Beck

Abraham Benioff

11/25/2019 continuedManette Brandt Newstat

Louis ClairSarah DavisLeon Dubin

Samuel EpsteinThelma KottekArnold Prefer

Nathan Rothstein11/26/2019

Thomas BotzumJoseph Gottlieb

Eva KatzOscar Levenson

Paul ProkupFrances Dektor Rothman

Bernat Schreiber11/27/2019

Yvette Axelrad Annette EckertHoward FrankPaul Meislin

Dr. Sherwood SalitskySarah Sheftel

Lawrence Somach10/28/2019

Audrey BrandisJulius Jacobs11/29/2019

George AbramsJacob GreenbergSanders Shaff er

Gerald ShombergAnna Singer

Cornelia Unger11/30/2019

Helen GoldsteinBernard Hoff man

Max HorowitzYetta Kreindel

Hinda MalenovskyAaron Max

Moe MendelsohnHenry Mirsky

Diana Neff Steven C. Strauss

Jeanette Wald

Honor or Memorialize your loved ones by endowing a tree for $1,000 at Beth El Memorial ParkThe tree chosen will be marked by a permanent Memorial Plaque. Other items are also available to endow.

Contact: Ivan Schonfeld 610-395-8770

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ROSH HASHANAH FLOWERSFOYER

Floral Arrangement given by:Shelley Stettner and family in memory of her beloved husband and their beloved father, Max Stettner.

MAIN SANCTUARY Floral Arrangements given by:Mrs. Edward (Sydelle) Kahan in loving memory of her beloved husband, Edward Kahan and their parents, Mack & Lillian Jacoby, and Joseph & Gertrude Kahan.In memory of Louis, Myrtle, Bruce and Howard Epstein given with love by: Midge, Howard, Caroline, Brad, Kim, Jack, and Henry Sokol. Heidi and Jerry Knafo and the Knafo Family wishing the congregation a Happy Healthy New Year.Lota and Dr. Robert Post in memory of her beloved parents, Joseph & Jennie Rosansky, and his beloved parents, Lillian & Alan Post.Judy and Larrie Sheftel honoring the memory of Judy’s parents, Betty & Scotty Wood, and Larrie’s father, Harold Sheftel.

WAX FAMILY AUDITORIUM SECOND DAY FAMILY SERVICE

Floral Arrangements given by:Laurie and Robby Wax in beloved memory of Robby’s father, Stan Wax.Ilene and Steven Rubel in appreciation of their, “Blessings,” and wishing the entire congregation a Happy, Healthy, and Peaceful New Year.Rachel and Andy Shurman in honor of their children, Theo and Abby.

CHAPEL and CHAPEL TEEN SERVICEFloral Arrangement given by:Dr. and Mrs. Nelson Kopyt in honor of their granddaughters; Hadley Clara & Reyna Laurel Knutson, and Rylee Jeanne Wehr.Penny and Adam Roth in loving memory of Adam’s father, Gerald Roth and his brother, Douglas Roth.

YOM KIPPUR FLOWERSFOYER

Floral Arrangement given by:Shelley Stettner and family in memory of her beloved husband and their beloved father, Max Stettner.

MAIN SANCTUARY Floral Arrangements given by:Barbara (Bobbe) Wiener, Lori and Joel Wiener, Lynn and Stephen, Suzanne Diamond and their families in loving memory of Howard (Bud) Wiener , beloved Husband, Father and Grandfather.

“Flowers leave some of their fragrance in the hand that bestows them.”~ Chinese proverb ~

And in this vein, the Temple Beth El Sisterhood thank the following members of our Congregationwho have made the High Holiday Season so beautiful and meaningful by their generosity in

donating the fl oral and Bimah décor for Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Succoth.MAIN SANCTUARY continued

Beverly and Dr. Ron Wasserman in honor of their grandchildren, Nina, Milow, Judah, Max and Ruby.

CHAPEL and CHAPEL TEEN SERVICE]Floral Arrangements given by:Phyllis and Henry Perkin in loving memory of their parents, Gloria & David Perkin and Florence & Leonard Kaplan.Dr. Robert and Carol Wilson in honor of their children, Benjamin Ellis and Rebecca Madeline

SUCCAH, SHEMINI ATZERET and SIMCHAT TORAH

CHAPEL Arrangements given by:Ellen and Irwin Schneider in honor of their grandchildren, and great grandchildren.Jordana and Jonathan Beck; Calie and Michael Beck; Olivia Schneider, Justin Schneider, and Emmy, Savannah and Ethan Beck.Dr. Robert and Carol Wilson in honor of their children, Benjamin Ellis and Rebecca Madeline.

SUCCAH DÉCORgraciously donated by:Linda and Herb Levy in loving memory of his beloved parents, Sidney & Bertye Levy.Leonard and Beverly Bloch in honor of their children and grandchildren.Dr. Marc and Laurie Berson in loving memory of her parents, Albert and Bette Goldfarb.Dr. Howard and Beth Kushnick in Honor of their children, Ethan and Emily.Dr. Allison Post in honor of her parents, Lota and Bob Post.Lois and Don Lipson in honor of their children and grandchildren.Jill and Mark Stutz in honor of Leatrice Stutz and Ronnie Silverman.MAIN SANCTUARY BIMAH SHEMINI ATZER-

ET and SIMCHAT TORAHArrangements given by:Enid and Bruce Reich in honor of their children and grandchildren.Diane and Howard Silverman in memory of Diane’s beloved brother, Joe WeissGail Wolson in loving memory of her beloved husband, Dr. Alan Wolson and their parents, Celia and Herman Steinberg and Miriam and Isadore Wolson.

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Jump In, We Can Use Your Help!By Alyssa Pure

On Kol Nidre night I sat and listened to the President of our congregation, Marc Fisher, address the congregation. His plan for goals this year seemed so optimistic. I was moved, as I hope many of you were, to jump in and participate. What a great idea, to get involved and try something new this year. So now with the excitement of the Tishrei holidays coming to an end and a lull before Hanukkah, I urge you, as Marc did, to get involved.

Jewish Family Education is a great way to become more involved in your synagogue congregation. Children and family programs are open to everyone and ideas and participation are not only welcomed, they are highly encour-aged. If you would be willing to read a book, cook a dish, lead a craft or sing along, we can use your help. BimBom Buddies, the cutest group of 0-4 year olds, would love some guest readers or instrument players. We have so many exciting programs coming up this year from a Hoot Hike, to a parent discussion group and of course ChanuCan, and these programs are always so much better with your help.

Lend a hand, if you can and the children of our congregation will really appreciate it. We can’t wait to have you join us this year!

Questions? Want to get involved? alyssa@bethelallentown.org

November/DecemberNovember 2 Dor L’ Dor

November 16 Bim Bom Buddies/

Something for Everyone Shabbat

November 17 JFE Parent Discussion Group

December 7 Bim Bom Buddies/

Something for Everyone Shabbat

December 8-16 ChanuCan

December 13 ChanuCan Shabbat Dinner

December 15 Congregational Hanukkah Party

December 24 Chinese Dinner

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School Shmooze... by Alicia Zahn, Religious School Director

With Thanksgiving in November, this whole month seems like a great time to count our blessings. Here at school, we are blessed to have so many supportive families and we don’t take that for granted. Thank you for continuing to make Religious School a priority in your busy lives. Thank you for continuing to send in tzadakah to help feed local hungry people through ChanuCan. And on Thanksgiving, thank you for modeling what it looks like to be a proud Jew and a proud American.

This month, we invite you to be involved at school in a number of ways. On Sunday, November 3rd, we have Religious School with KI at their location. It will be a memorable morning when all students will participate in music workshops with RICK RECHT and learn about parsha Noah with a visit from Lehigh Valley Zoo animals. There will also be programming just for parents for those who would like to join us that morning. On November 16th, I hope to see EVERYONE participate in our SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SHABBAT when our PreK-6th graders can Daven with Doughnuts! On Sunday, November 17th, we invite you to Open House so you can see for yourself some of the fun and learning we experience in Religious School. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!