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THE BULLETINTEMPLE SHOLOM OF GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT

www.templesholom.com March • April • May 2018203-869-7191 Adar/Nissan/Iyar/Sivan 5778

COMEDY NIGHT IS BACK!

STARRY NIGHT GALA

The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School (SMNS) is excited to announce the expansion of its current offerings to include a full-day program for children as young as six weeks old through Pre-K, beginning September 2018.

“The results of this expansion will include a school brimming with activity throughout the whole day, as well as dozens of new families, increased flexibility, and greater resources for our entire Temple Sholom community,” said David Cohen, Nursery School Director.

Over the years, the school has evolved to accommodate the needs of its community by adding classes for two-year-olds, diverse after-school enrichments, non-separating programs for young children and their parents, and most recently a STEAM curriculum to stay on the cutting edge of early childhood education. The expansion will provide families with varying needs — including those looking for a quality infant and toddler program — access to the same exceptional pre-school experience.

“We are recognizing and responding to a growing need in our community, especially for dual-working parents, for longer hours and a stimulating educational environment for infants and toddlers,” said Eileen Robin, Temple Sholom’s Executive Director.

The full-day program, which will operate from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, will contain mixed-age classes categorized by infant/toddler and pre-school, as compared to the part-day program which is structured by grade. Regardless of the length of their day, all children at SMNS will enjoy the same individualized,

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Temple Sholom will host its 2nd Annual Comedy Night on Saturday, March 3 at 8:00 pm. The event will be headlined by stand-up comedian and television writer Matt Koff, with opener Carmen Lagala.

Matt Koff currently writes for The Daily Show with Trevor Noah and won an Emmy for his work on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He has also written for IFC's Onion News Network, Comedy Central's Onion SportsDome, GSN's The Newlywed

Game, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner with Hasan Minhaj. In 2011, he received the "Joke of the Year" award by Time Out New York based on a reader poll.

Koff’s appearances include Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central and The History Channel series I Love the 1880s. He has had the opportunity to tour with John Oliver, Michael Ian Black and Bo Burnham, and can be seen performing regularly at clubs in New York City, where he currently lives.

Tickets for Comedy Night cost $25 per adult and include the cabaret-style show, dessert and drinks. Last year’s event with comedian Josh Gondelman sold-out, so be sure to reserve your seats or a full table soon by visiting www.templesholom.com or by contacting Gina Pernicano, gina.pernicano@templesholom.com or 203-542-7169.

To view more pictures from this year's Gala, visit: www.templesholom.com/gallery

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The holiday of Passover has four names:

• Chag Ha-Pesach (the Festival of Passover)

• Chag Ha-Matzot (the Festival of Unleavened Bread)

• Chag Ha-Aviv (the Festival of Spring)

• Z’man Cheiruteinu (the Time of our Freedom)

The Torah most often refers to the holiday as Chag Ha-Matzot (the Festival of Unleavened Bread) even though we usually refer to the holiday as Passover.

It's within these two terms that we can best discern a special Passover/Unleavened Bread spiritual message.

Matzah symbolizes that our ancestors left Egypt in haste and did not even have time for their bread to rise, and so they left with unleavened bread.

When the Torah refers to the holiday as Chag Ha-Matzot, we recall that we quickly leaped so that we might follow God into the wilderness.

And, with this reminder, we wish to recall our historical faith in God.

The name by which we call the holiday, “Passover,” is a reminder that God “passed over” the Jewish homes, sparing the Jewish

people from the tenth and final plague; the “Slaying of the First Born.”

Thus we remember both the catalyst of God’s historic redemption of our People, and then the willingness of our People to “Go Quickly” to follow God.

God makes for the possibilities of our redemption, but we have to be willing to take the necessary steps by which to secure the needed redemption.

By referring to our holiday as both Chag Ha-Pesach and Chag Ha-Matzot, we remind ourselves of the need to constantly work with God to make for better possibilities within our lives.

The primary goal of the Passover Seder is to experience our Exodus from Egypt.

As we celebrate Passover together with our family and friends, let us remember that the Exodus was only possible because of Divine opportunity, and human willingness to take advantage of the opportunity.

And, with this historic remembrance, let us actively seek out the Godly opportunities available by which we can quickly seek to make the world a better place.

Chag Sameach – Happy Passover! Rabbi Mitch

FROM OUR RABBI

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

RABBI MITCH CAN BE REACHED ON THE

AFTER HOURS PHONE BY CALLING

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Senior RabbiMitchell M. Hurvitz

Rabbi EmeritusHillel E. Silverman

Youth Director/ Senior Rabbinic FellowChaya Bender

Hazzan Sheni/Ritual DirectorEzra Konigsberg

Executive DirectorEileen Robin

Associate Executive Director Lori Baden

Director of FinanceNori Goldsmith

Nursery School DirectorDavid Cohen

Nursery School Director EmeritusPhyllis Lyons

Director of Congregational LearningBarry Gruber

Congregational CoordinatorAlice Schoen

Public Relations, Programming and Event CoordinatorGina Pernicano

PresidentBen Kriegler

Sisterhood Co-PresidentsDebbie Finkelstein Lauren Wels

Purim Eve Trip to the Jewish Theological Seminary in NYCWednesday, February 28 • Bus departs at 5:00 pm

A fun and festive full megillah reading and Purim shpiel.Registration required to Alice Schoen at alice.schoen@templesholom.com.

Harry Potter and the Magical Purim Carnival Sunday, March 4, 11:00 am–12:30 pm

Carnival games and prizes, an obstacle course, face painting and more!Purchase tickets in advance at: www.templesholom.com/PurimTickets2018

Temple Sholom Purim FestivitiesCostumes encouraged!

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The five letters of the Hebrew name Yisrael have been interpreted to be an acronym for all seven patriarchs and matriarchs. The Yud stands for Yaakov (Jacob) and Yitzchak (Isaac). The Sin stands for Sarah. The Resh is for Rivkah (Rebecca) and Rachael. The Alef is for Avraham. And the Lamed is for Leah. All seven accounted for.

When I think of Yisrael/Israel, I envision the Biblical kingdom of Israel, the land of Israel, the people of Israel and the modern State of Israel.

When I think of Temple Sholom I think of all of you — our matriarchs and patriarchs, and your families — and how together we make up the Temple Sholom community.

It’s your spiritual involvement, financial participation and volunteer work that makes us a vibrant and prosperous Jewish congregation.

When individuals commit themselves to volunteering on a consistent basis, they have chosen to donate their own time to support an activity that benefits others. Time is a very precious commodity; we can’t create, accumulate, acquire, buy or borrow time. Some of the strongest values — service and sacrifice — are shown when one places the needs of another above their own, including sharing their personal time.

Volunteers are critical for ensuring that Temple Sholom continues to be a beacon of Judaism and a place where all are welcome to pray, learn and belong to a greater community. To all of our volunteers, thank you.

It is this selfless volunteerism that recently made our 2018 Starry Night Gala such a huge success. We would like to thank

the Gala Committee, led by event chair Hillary Rosenthal, for giving their time and energy to create a memorable and enjoyable evening for all. This year’s Gala honorees — Phyliss Rakowitz, Beth Cutler and Travis Azous — also represent the finest in community service, care and concern, and we thank them for their commitment to making Temple Sholom better each and every day.

We are also very grateful to our Cantorial Search Committee, led by Shane Leahey and Meryl Sole, for working diligently to identify the most qualified candidates for our synagogue. They’ve organized a number of candidate visits and performances over the past year, and we appreciate their ongoing efforts.

I’d also like to recognize Derek Kaufman, our new Chair of the Education Committee. Through his leadership and vision, we have new momentum and a reinvigorated Education Committee with a mission to achieve best practices for our children's education and effective school operation.

As we head into spring, I wanted to pass on a note of thanks from the Board of Trustees and myself to our entire congregation for your 2017/5778 Kol Nidre support. Because of your continued generosity and involvement, we are the leading conservative synagogue in our area and we continue to grow.

Wishing you good health, happiness and enjoyment of freedom in this season that celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt.

B’Shalom Ben Kriegler, President

A NOTE FROM OUR PRESIDENT

From Our Rabbi . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Note from Our President . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Winter Programming Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Temple Sholom Learning Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Selma Maisel Nursery School . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 March Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 April Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

May Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Mazel Tov to our B‘nai Mitzvah . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Donations . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Simcha Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Bereavement Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kol Nidre Donations . . . . . . . . . 15-17 Yahrzeits . . . . . . . . . 18-19

IN THIS ISSUE…

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WINTER PROGRAMMING HIGHLIGHTS

Guest Speaker Robert Ford, Former U.S. Ambassador to Syria

Guest Speaker David Harris, CEO of AJC

Greenwich Fellowship of Clergy Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Winter Concert with Mikhal Weiner and BANOT

Teen Thanksgiving Cooking for McKinney Terrace Residents

Guest Speaker Jonathan Ornstein, JCC Krakow Executive Director

2018 Party Showcase and Mitzvah Project Fair

Women's Paint Night with Pinot's Palette

Annual Project Ezra Senior Luncheon

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TEMPLE SHOLOM LEARNING CENTER LAUNCHES SCHOOL-WIDE FAMILY PROGRAMMING

On December 10, the Temple Sholom Learning Center (TSLC) hosted the first of two school-wide Family Education Days.

Close to 75 families attended the three-hour program, which was centered on the theme of Hiddur Mitzvah (beautifying our mitzvot) and used the holiday of Chanukah as a starting point for discussion.

“Family Education is an important component at TSLC, as it provides us with a double opportunity: to provide parents a chance to engage with and learn alongside their children, and to demonstrate to parents the innovative approaches we use to make ancient traditions come alive,” said Barry Gruber, Director of Congregational Learning.

Throughout the morning, families rotated through hands-on learning activities. One station included an interactive candle-lighting workshop. Students took on the role of candles and music specialist Adam Feder reviewed the blessings and the order of candle-lighting.

Another rotation focused on the creation of a 16-foot-long paper menorah to be displayed in the Davis Lounge during Chanukah. The menorah was pieced together from tiles personalized by each family and represented a collective effort by individuals to create something meaningful and beautiful together.

“We came up with the idea for a large canvas chanukiah made from more than 400 pieces of contact paper,” said Eileen Robin, Executive Director. “The Temple Sholom Learning Center decorated the bulk of the tiles during their Family Education Day, and our nursery school children and Lunch ‘n Learn attendees added their own pieces too. The project became something that our whole Temple community could enjoy throughout the holiday.”

Following the Family Education Day, families were invited into the Social Hall for a community-wide Chanukah Celebration. The festive party included a “Maccabi Challenge” obstacle course, face-painting, a make-your-own edible dreidel station, and plenty of latkes and sufganiyot.

The school’s next Family Education Day will be held on Sunday, March 4 and will coincide with the holiday of Purim.

emergent curriculum guided by Jewish values and traditions. Both part-day and full-day children will experience Shabbat and holiday celebrations together, and classes in the full-day program will also be able to utilize the school’s unique educational spaces such as the STEAM Lab, Gymnastics Studio and Discovery Room.

Enrollment is underway for both part-day and full-day programs for the 2018-2019 school year. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact David Cohen at 203-622-8121 or david.cohen@templesholom.com.

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

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Purim Eve Trip to JTS

in NYCFebruary 28

Purim 6:30 pm Services

5:29 pmCandle LightingParshat Ki Tisa

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesB’nai Mitzvah10:00 am

Zoe Tulchinsky3:15 pm

Max Chasin5:00 pm

Julia Tamis8:00 pm

Comedy Night4 17 Adar 5 18 Adar 6 19 Adar 7 20 Adar 8 21 Adar 9 22 Adar 10 23 Adar8:30 am

Minyan9:00 am–11:00 am

TSLC Family Education Day

11:00 am–12:30 pmPurim Carnival

1:30 pm–6:30 pmBlood Drive

7:30 pmBoard of Trustees Meeting

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

5:30 pmPajama Shabbat

6:00 pm3rd Grade Erev Shabbat Experience

6:30 pm Musical Shabbat with BANOT

5:37 pmCandle LightingParshat Vayakhel-Pekudei

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesSisterhood Shabbat and Luncheon

B'not Mitzvah4:00 pm

Maddie Buchsbaum

6:15 pmAlyssa Fischer

11 24 Adar 12 25 Adar 13 26 Adar 14 27 Adar 15 28 Adar 16 29 Adar 17 1 Nissan8:30 am

Minyan7:00 pm

Sisterhood Game Night

Noon–1:00 pmSpecial Edition Lunch ‘n Learn with Author Dalia Rosenfeld

7:00 pmWine Goblet Painting

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

1:00 pm–3:00 pmMah Jongg & Canasta

Pre-Passover Food Drive Begins6:30 pm

Services

6:44 pmCandle LightingParshat Vayikra

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am Services

18 2 Nissan 19 3 Nissan 20 4 Nissan 21 5 Nissan 22 6 Nissan 23 7 Nissan 24 8 Nissan8:30 am

Minyan1:00 pm

Broadway Trip

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

7:00 pm–8:00 pmJewish Meditation

6:30 pm Services

6:52 pmCandle LightingParshat Tzav

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesB’not Mitzvah5:00 pm

Alexa and Jordan Hoberman

25 9 Nissan 26 10 Nissan 27 11 Nissan 28 12 Nissan 29 13 Nissan 30 14 Nissan 31 15 Nissan8:30 am

Minyan11:30 am–1:00 pm

2nd-4th Grade Youth Program: Chocolate Seder

J-Teen Children's Book Drive Begins

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

1:00 pm–3:00 pmMah Jongg & Canasta

5:45 pm–7:00 pmClub FiveSix Chocolate Seder

Pre-Passover Food Drive Ends

Erev Passover 1st SederSMNS Closed for Passover Break7:15 am–8:30 am

Fast of the First Born Siyum

6:30 pm Services6:59 pmCandle LightingParshat Pesach

Passover 2nd Seder9:00 am

Shabbat Study10:00 am Passover/Shabbat Services

8:08 pmCandle Lighting

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 16 Nissan 2 17 Nissan 3 18 Nissan 4 19 Nissan 5 20 Nissan 6 21 Nissan 7 22 Nissan10:00 am

Passover Services

Learning Center Closed for Passover Break

SMNS Closed for Passover Break

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

7:06 pmCandle Lighting

Temple Offices Closed10:00 am

Passover Services6:30 pm

Services

7:07 pmCandle LightingParshat Pesach

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am Passover/Shabbat Services10:30 am

YizkorBat Mitzvah5:00 pm

Samantha Wishnow

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8:30 am Minyan

SMNS Reopens from Passover Break

Mothers for Others Diaper Drive Beings

7:00 pm–9:15 pmSisterhood Game Night

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

Erev Yom HaShoahLearning Center Reopens from Passover Break10:30 am–11:30 am

Itsy Bitsy1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Mah Jongg & Canasta

Yom HaShoah(Holocaust Remembrance)

J-Teen Children's Book Drive Ends

Scholar-in-Residence Weekend6:30 pm

Musical Shabbat with BANOT

7:30 pmCongregational Dinner with Guest Speaker Lauren Tuchman

7:14 pmCandle LightingParshat Shmini

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am Services12:00 pm

Lunch & Shabbat Discussion with Guest Speaker Lauren Tuchman

Bat Mitzvah6:15 pm

Alexi Haimes

15 30 Nissan 16 1 Iyar 17 2 Iyar 18 3 Iyar 19 4 Iyar 20 5 Iyar 21 6 Iyar8:30 am

Minyan9:15 am–11:30 am

Heartsaver CPR AED Course

7:30 pmBoard of Trustees Meeting

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

7:00 pmBehind the Pages with Author Andrew Gross

Israel Memorial Day (Yom Hazikaron)

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

Israel Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut)

6:30 pm Services

7:22 pmCandle LightingParshat Tazria-Metzora

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesB’nai Mitzvah10:00 am

Jordyn Shohet4:00 pm

Charles Stemerman

8:00 pmSMNS Spring Fling

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Minyan11:30 am–1:00 pm

2nd-4th Grade Youth Program: Art Palooza

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

1:00 pm–3:00 pmMah Jongg & Canasta

6:30 pm Services

7:29 pmCandle LightingParshat Achrei Mot-Kedoshim

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesB’nai Mitzvah10:00 am

Solomon Hochman

6:00 pmPiper Friedman

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MinyanMothers for Others Diaper Drive Ends

Art Palooza for 2nd–4th GradersSunday, April 22 from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

1 16 Iyar 2 17 Iyar 3 18 Iyar 4 19 Iyar 5 20 IyarNoon–1:00 pm

Lunch ‘n LearnSMNS Closed for Parent Conferences10:30 am–11:30 am

Itsy Bitsy

Lag B’Omer 5:30 pmPajama Shabbat

6:30 pm Rock Shabbat

Bar Mitzvah4:15 pm

Blake Friedman

7:36 pmCandle LightingParshat Emor

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesBat Mitzvah10:00 am

Lauren Mondshein

6 21 Iyar 7 22 Iyar 8 23 Iyar 9 24 Iyar 10 25 Iyar 11 26 Iyar 12 27 Iyar8:30 am

Minyan4:00 pm

Spring Concert with Gòn Halevi

7:00 pm–9:15 pmSisterhood Game Night

8:00 amSisterhood Annual Lag B'Omer Trip

7:00 pm"Are American Jews Losing their Jewish Identity?" with Dr. Richard Rubin

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

1:00 pm–3:00 pmMah Jongg & Canasta

7:00 pm–8:00 pmJewish Meditation

6:30 pm Services

7:44 pmCandle LightingParshat Behar-Bechukotai

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesB’nai Mitzvah10:00 am

Gabriel Kostin5:00 pm

Devan Fauser

13 28 Iyar 14 29 Iyar 15 1 Sivan 16 2 Sivan 17 3 Sivan 18 4 Sivan 19 5 Sivan

Yom Yerushalayim8:30 am

Minyan11:30 am–1:00 pm

2nd–4th Grade Youth Program: Mother's Day Madness

6:45 pmAnnual Meeting

7:30 pmBoard of Trustees Meeting

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

6:30 pm Services

7:50 pmCandle LightingParshat Bamidbar

Erev Shavuot9:00 am

Shabbat Study10:00 am ServicesB’nai Mitzvah10:00 am

Romi Schreiber5:00 pm

Oliver Stern8:00 pm

Tikkun Leil Services

8:59 pmCandle Lighting

20 6 Sivan 21 7 Sivan 22 8 Sivan 23 9 Sivan 24 10 Sivan 25 11 Sivan 26 12 Sivan

Shavuot10:00 am

Shavuot Services

Last Day of TSLC

9:00 pmCandle Lighting

Shavuot10:00 am

Shavuot Services10:30 am

Yizkor10:45 am–Noon

Tot Shavuot

Temple Offices & SMNS Closed

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

1:00 pm–3:00 pmMah Jongg & Canasta

6:30 pm Services

7:57 pmCandle LightingParshat Nasso

9:00 am Shabbat Study

10:00 am ServicesBat Mitzvah10:00 am

Sarah Mintz

27 13 Sivan 28 14 Sivan 29 15 Sivan 30 16 Sivan 31 17 Sivan8:30 am

MinyanMemorial Day

Temple Offices & SMNS Closed

Noon–1:00 pmLunch ‘n Learn

10:30 am–11:30 amItsy Bitsy

"Are American Jews Losing their Jewish

Identity?" with Dr. Richard Rubin

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Mazel Tov to our B’nai MitzvahMarch 3, 2018

Zoe TulchinskyDaughter of Mina and Igor Sister of Emma, Hanna and Adam

March 3, 2018

Max ChasinSon of Matt and Pamela Brother of Ben and Will

March 3, 2018

Julia TamisDaughter of Jeffrey and Kimberly Sister of Matthew

March 10, 2018

Alyssa FischerDaughter of Phil and Stephanie Sister of Gray and Kyra

March 24, 2018

Alexa HobermanDaughter of Eric and Robin Sister of Jordan and Ella

March 24, 2018

Jordan HobermanDaughter of Eric and Robin Sister of Alexa and Ella

Zoe is a 7th grader at Greenwich Academy. She loves spending time with her family, friends and especially her cat, Violet. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis, playing the piano, listening to music, traveling and photography. The highlight of Zoe's summer was attending a forensic science program at Brown University. As a Bat Mitzvah, Zoe looks forward to enriching her life and becoming a more active volunteer in the Jewish community. The Friendship Circle and Supermarketing for Seniors are two organizations where she hopes to make a difference.

Max is a 7th grader at the Horace Mann School in Riverdale, NY. He enjoys playing competitive basketball, travel water polo, singing in the middle school chorus, playing the piano and spending time with his friends and family. Max spends his summers at Camp Takajo in Naples, ME. For his mitzvah project, Max plans to coach basketball and peer mentor children with special needs. To Max, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means taking on the responsibilities of a Jewish adult and giving back to his community.

Julia is a 7th grader at Western Middle School. She enjoys playing tennis and basketball, as well as hanging out with friends and family. Julia spends her summers in California and at Camp Laurel South in Maine. For her mitzvah project, she wants to provide those less fortunate with all the supplies for a special birthday. Julia has always had a big passion for birthdays and baking, and wants others to experience the same joy. Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means a lot to Julia because she will become an adult in the Jewish religion, and can be a part of a greater community.

Alyssa is a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle School. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends. She is an avid skier, spending much of her winter weekends up in Vermont. She also likes playing tennis and cheerleading. She spends her summer at Camp Wayne for Girls in Preston Park, PA. For her mitzvah project, she is collecting food items to sustain families in need during holiday breaks. She is packing them into backpacks and helping to deliver them to these families. To Alyssa, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means becoming more responsible and taking on an active role in contributing and donating her time to those in need.

Alexa attends Blind Brook Middle School where she is in the 7th grade. She loves to play soccer and train at CrossFit. During the summer, she looks forward to going to Camp Pontiac in the Berkshires where she enjoys water skiing and spending time with her friends. To Alexa, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means recognizing her responsibility as a Jewish woman to give her time to those less fortunate than her. For her mitzvah project, Alexa has spent her afternoons tutoring and spending time with underprivileged children at the Don Bosco Community Center. The students look forward to her coming each week and Alexa gets as much out of their time together as the students do.

Jordan is a 7th grade student at Blind Brook Middle School. She enjoys playing soccer and lacrosse, and spending time with family and friends. She spends her summers at Camp Pontiac in the Berkshires where she loves outdoor adventure and swimming. To Jordan, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means doing her part to give her time back to the community. For her mitzvah project, Jordan volunteered after school at the Don Bosco Community Center in Port Chester where she spent her afternoons tutoring underprivileged students ages 8-13 in numerous school subjects. She developed a quick bond with the children and hopes to continue her community work after her Bat Mitzvah.

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Solomon is a 6th grader at Stanwich School. He enjoys acting, singing, playing piano and working towards a black belt in Kempo. He attends Camp Laurel South in Maine. For his mitzvah project, Solomon has chosen to volunteer with Midnight Run, an organization that distributes food, clothing, blankets and personal care items to the homeless on the streets of New York City. Solomon appreciates how becoming a Bar Mitzvah means that all the hard work and effort he puts into any endeavor will result in pride and success.

Blake is an Upper School Student at Eagle Hill School in Greenwich, Connecticut. He enjoys skiing, constructing intricate Lego creations and traveling with his family. For Blake’s mitzvah project, he will continue his family tradition of supporting Kids in Crisis. To Blake, becoming a Bar Mitzvah means being a mature member of the Jewish faith and gaining a better understanding of our community.

Mazel Tov to our B’nai MitzvahApril 7, 2018

Samantha WishnowDaughter of Scott and Holly Sister of Danielle

April 14, 2018

Alexi HaimesDaughter of Spencer and Lauren Sister of Chloe

April 21, 2018

Jordyn ShohetDaughter of Rob and Jayme Sister of Jillian

April 28, 2018

Solomon HochmanSon of David and Alexandra Brother of Hannah and Judah

May 4, 2018

Blake FriedmanSon of Erik and Heather Brother of Amanda

May 5, 2018

Lauren MondsheinDaughter of Harold and Carol Sister of Jake

Samantha is a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle School. She enjoys dancing, cheerleading and spending time with friends and family including her dog, Palmer. She is looking forward to her sixth summer at Camp Towanda in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. For her mitzvah project, she has been volunteering at various places supporting the elderly community. To Samantha, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means taking on new responsibilities as a member of the Jewish community and further connecting to the traditions.

Alexi is a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle School. She is very entrepreneurial and loves fashion, shopping at the mall and spending time with her friends. Alexi spends her summers at Indian Head Camp in Equinunk, PA. Her great aunt suffers from Parkinson’s disease, so for her mitzvah project, Alexi started a business called “Made with Love Bracelets,” in which she handmade bracelets to raise money for the National Parkinson's Foundation. Alexi believes that becoming a Bat Mitzvah signifies becoming a Jewish adult and taking on some responsibility for carrying on her family’s traditions.

Jordyn is a 7th Grader at Blind Brook Middle School. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, tennis, lacrosse, basketball and hanging out with her friends and family. Jordyn spends her summers at Camp Chen-A-Wanda in Thompson, PA. For her mitzvah project, Jordyn has been volunteering at the Don Bosco Community Center in Port Chester. Each week she assists elementary school children with their homework in the afterschool program. To Jordyn, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means taking on new responsibilities as a member of the Jewish community and carrying on wonderful Jewish traditions.

Lauren is a 7th grader at Eastern Middle School. She enjoys classical ballet, spending time with her friends, and attending Camp Chinqueka. Lauren is an active member of RAMPkids, a group of students in Greenwich who work to help fight childhood hunger in rural Appalachia, where most families live at or below the poverty line. She has raised money and awareness throughout the year, and travelled with RAMPkids to Martin County, KY, to pack backpacks for their Backpack Snack Program, volunteer at their local food pantry, deliver food to kids and their families, and read at their local elementary school. To Lauren, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means becoming a responsible member of the Jewish community.

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Sarah is a 7th grader at Blind Brook Middle School. She is a competitive gymnast and has been a member of the YWCA Tumblettes gymnastics team for the past seven years. Sarah also enjoys listening to music, watching scary movies, roller coasters, and spending time with family and friends. She spends her summers at Camp Echo Lake in Warrensburg, NY. For her mitzvah project, Sarah is working with Project Morry, an organization that offers children a combination of summer camp experiences and year-round academic enrichment and support. To Sarah, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means feeling a connection to her religion and learning the responsibility of becoming a member of the Jewish community.

May 26, 2018

Sarah MintzDaughter of David and Jill Sister of Isaac

May 19, 2018

Oliver SternSon of Brian and Emily Brother of Will and Charlotte

Oliver is a 7th grader at Greenwich Country Day School. He enjoys spending time with friends, baseball, tennis, reading and computer science. During the summer, Oliver plays on the OGRCC Thunder Baseball team, and this summer he is looking forward to going to the Cooperstown tournament with his 12U team. For his mitzvah project, Oliver has volunteered with Abilis, and he will donate to the JJ Watt Foundation to support after-school athletics. Oliver’s Bar Mitzvah studies have helped him feel very connected to his Judaism, and becoming a Bar Mitzvah means being committed to his Jewish community.

Romi is a 6th grader at Rye Country Day School. She wanted to have her Bat Mitzvah at age 12, the Israeli way. Outside of school, Romi plays soccer for the Rye travel soccer team and tennis for Rye Racquet's team. She loves music and plays the piano, trumpet and the ukulele. Romi loves learning at Temple Sholom and hopes to continue participating in services after her Bat Mitzvah.

May 19, 2018

Romi SchreiberDaughter of Jonathan and Danit Sister of Nadav and Netta

May 12, 2018

Devan FauserDaughter of Chad and Patricia Sister of Darian and Jordan

Devan is a 7th grade student at Eastern Middle School. Her interests include water polo, and spending time with friends and family. She spends her summers in Maine at Camp Matoaka. For her mitzvah project, Devan is volunteering with Neighbor to Neighbor, a charity that gives food and clothing to people in need, and she will make a personal donation to the charity. To Devan, becoming a Bat Mitzvah means giving back and becoming a responsible addition to the community.

Gabe is a 7th grader at Central Middle School in Cos Cob, CT. He likes playing flag football and basketball on weekends. He spends his summers at Camp Laurelwood in Madison, CT, where he enjoys staying up late and being with his friends 24/7. Gabe has chosen to collect canned goods for Neighbor to Neighbor for his mitzvah project. He believes becoming a Bar Mitzvah is a big responsibility and will give him a chance to give back to the community.

May 12, 2018

Gabriel KostinSon of Jeremy and Laura Brother of Evan, Farah and Benjamin

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RABBI HURVITZ’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation of:Rabbi Mitch

Felice & Gil RobinovSandy BuchsbaumEllen & George ElkowitzAli & Kenneth GoldsteinAnne & Mitchell KatcherBecca & Ethan LevineJudy Simon

Eileen RobinBecca & Ethan Levine

Ezra KonigsbergCharin & Ron Freundlich

In Honor of:Felice Robinov's Birthday

Marlene & Nathan ApkonEliza Amy Spector's Baby Naming

Richard LiptonAdam Kaufman's Bar Mitzvah

Leora & Derek KaufmanTemple Sholom Staff & Clergy

Eileen RobinThe marriage of Jane Difabbio & Jason Feder

Karen & Mark FederEverly Gross's Baby Naming

Lauren & Alex GrossThe Engagement of Naomi Hurvitz to Cody Bond

Randi & Mark WeingartenOra Navok

Simon Fox's Bar MitzvahOra Navok

Jordan Schoen & FamilyEileen Robin

Beth CutlerGale & Dale Keiter

In Support of:Jewish Theological Seminary

Sally FeldmanEmunah Center in Afula

Sally FeldmanHiroko & Robert Davidow

Neighbor to NeighborSissy & Gary SteinEileen Robin

Meals on WheelsLinda & Steven Fox

In Memory of:Murray Brounstein z'l

Richard BrounsteinCarol Lichtenfeld z'l

Robert LichtenfeldBernard Gilbert z'l

Lauren WelsAudrey Kahn

Gussie Weingarden z'lAudrey Kahn

Genevieve Feldman z'l Joyce Hurvitz z'l

Sally FeldmanRonald Werner z'l

Robin GelbsFanny Millstein z'l Jack Millstein z'l

Sissy SteinElder Stein z'l Goldie Stein z'l

Gary SteinRaymond Shapiro z'l

Mark ShapiroSheila Shapiro

Leon Grossman z'lCarin GrossmanLeslie Grossman

Audrey Shack z'l Philip Shack z'l

Wendy LubkinAnita Hotchkiss z'l Rita Hoffman z'l

Esta & Jay FeinsodMinna Belfor z'l

Meg RussellRita Hertz z'l

Marc HertzRupert Belkin z'l

Eve & Donald BernsteinJudy & David Belkin

Margaret Neubart z’lWalter Primoff

Sabina Beinstein z’lLeonard Beinstein

ASSISTANT RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of:Jordan Schoen

Marni & Jerold Feuerstein

AMY LIPTON ISRAEL ACTION FUND

In Memory of:Amy Lipton z'l

Sylvia & Leonard Marx Nancy & Jamie Better

KIDDUSH FUND

In Support of:The Kiddush Fund

Phyllis Shapiro & Marty Flashner

In Memory of:Bernard Gilbert z'l

Ronna Sussman

MUSIC FUND

In Honor of:Nicole Peru’s Bat Mitzvah

Michelle & Barry Rosen

In Memory of:Bernard Gilbert z'l Elaine Green z'l

Michelle & Barry Rosen

THE NORMA PERLSTEIN SOCIAL ACTION FUND

In Honor of:Felice Robinov's Birthday

Ruth & Elliott BierEileen Robin

Judy SimonBeth Cutler

Faith & Darius Toraby

In Memory of:Bernard Gilbert z'l

Robin & Scott GelbsAnita Hotchkiss z'l

Faith & Darius Toraby

PROGRAMMING FUND

In Honor of:Travis Azous

Rachel & Brian GingoldPhyliss Rakowitz

Paula RebakMarilyn & Herbert Cantor

SELMA MAISEL NURSERY SCHOOL FUND

In Honor of:Hillary & Michael Rosenthal

Becca & Ethan Levine

THE SHOLOM CENTER FUND

In Appreciation:Vanessa Avery & John Gore

SISTERHOOD FUND

In Appreciation of:Phyllis Shapiro

Betty Steinberg

In Honor of:Felice Robinov's Birthday

Phyllis & Ira BernsteinLaurie & Barry SiegelRonna SussmanRandi & Mark Weingarten

In Memory of:Bernard Gilbert z'l

Phyllis & Ira BernsteinAlice & Steve Schoen

TEMPLE SHOLOM LEARNING CENTER BARRY GRUBER FUND FOR TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION

Olga & George Mack

DONATIONSWe gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to Temple funds:

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In Appreciation of:Temple Sholom

Ted Herman

In Honor of:Felice Robinov's Birthday

Rita EdelstonInna & Zakhar Zhukovsky

Arnold Gordon's BirthdaySandy & Kurt Schaffir

Phyliss RakowitzFrancine & Irv WinickThe Family of Wendy & Robert Blondin

The Family of Karen & Richard Zink

Jacob & Alexandra HoenigAli & Seth Hoenig

Richard WinokurDale & Alex Troy

Nicole Peru's Bat MitzvahNaomi TamerinAudrey Kahn

Jordan SchoenThe Elkowitz Family

In Support of:Temple Sholom

Hilary Glassman & James Kimmel

Susan & Ira Cohen

In Memory of:Ada Sheinhaus z'l

Susan AfrickSylvia Mershon z'l

Ronnie GoldAlexander Nelson z'l Solomon Siegel z'l

Jonathan NelsonEvelyn Lilienthal z'l Robert Lilienthal z'l

Peter Lilienthal

Lewis Rosen z'l Leanore Rosen z'l

Ellen WolfsonShirley Caplan z'l

Leta SmithBernard Gilbert z'l

Rita EdelstonRandi & Mark Weingarten

Suzanne Lipshitz z'lRandi Weingarten

Lee Krupnick z'lCaren Krupnick Muto

Harry Orner z'lFrances Berrick

Elsa Lilienthal z'lPeter Lilienthal

Jacob Holland z'lGinette Kellner

Bertha Shemin z'l Emanuel "Manny" Shemin z'l

Rhoda SheminStuart Levine z'l

Arnold LevineMarcella Dickstein z'l Judith Dickstein Jones z'l

Laurie SiegelRae Siegel z'l

Barry SiegelArthur Gold z'l

Amy Gold SocherBarbara Sider z'l

William SiderKaren Magidson z'l

Debbie HandlerAaron Resnick z'l Sarah Resnick z'l

David ResnickAnita Shapiro z'l

Elizabeth BodekJoseph Musayev z'l

Mark Musayev

Barney Papkin z'lJoan Mann

Gilda Gordon z'lMarc Gordon

Melvin Bittman z'lLaurie Nelson

Julius Lichtenfeld z'lRobert Lichtenfeld

Shirley Seinfeld z'l Irving Seinfeld z'l

Meri GoodmanBernard Mounty z'l

Joel MountyLedicia Sabbag z'l

Ralph SabbagGerd Bodeen z'l

Leslie MoriartyIrving Miller z'l

Rosalind ShapiroBellina Vitale z'l

Samuel VitalePeter Blumberg z'l

Joel BlumbergBeatrice Green z'l

Judith BlumbergMorris Ellenbogen z'l

Richard EllenbogenRaymond Simon z'l

Stewart SimonRichard Golden z'l

Anne IvanhoeAnna Abramsky z'l

Selma MaiselJohn Nadasi z'l

David NadasiJulius Lipshitz z'l

Randi Weingarten

Lee Weingarten z'l Marvin Weingarten z'l

Mark WeingartenNaomi Brandler z'l

Audrey KahnAlvin Wolansky z'l

Amy Horbar & Allan Ruchman

Gideon Oberweger z'l Tania Oberweger z'l

Timothy OberwegerLeon B. Ruben z'l

Dana Ruben RogersEsther Pressner z'l

Bernie PressnerMichael Kaplowitz z'l

Jan KaplowitzRalph Levenson z'l

James LevensonRita Ruchman z'l

Allan RuchmanHilda Rothenberg z'l

Barnett RothenbergSylvia Miller z'l

Henry MillerLouis Schall z'l

Joan OrlovitzArthur Gross z'l

Priscilla GrossGeorge Rattner z'l Selma Rattner z'l

Donald RattnerRupert Belkin z'l

Iris & Bob DriesenHarry Flaks z’l

Felice Robinov

DONATIONS We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions to Temple funds:

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BEREAVEMENT NOTICESWe extend our deepest condolences to:

Lauren Gilbert Welson the loss of her father, Dr. Bernard "Bernie" Gilbert z'l, father-in-law to Andrew and grandfather to Matthew and Erica

Judy Simonon the loss of her mother, Elaine Green z'l, mother-in-law to Stewart and grandmother to Jonathan and Michelle

Mark Shapiroon the loss of his father, Raymond Shapiro z'l, grandfather to Matthew, Alexander and Joshua

Kate Osmanon the loss of her father, Dr. Robert Fields z'l, father-in-law to Bart and grandfather to Eliza, Emma and Eloise

Richard Schneidmanon the loss of his mother, Lorraine Schneidman z'l, mother-in-law to Marjorie

Jean Goldsteinon the loss of her mother, Theresa Howe z'l

Debra Pruzan Clainon the loss of her mother, Anita Hotchkiss z'l, mother-in-law to Michael, grandmother to Jason, Alex and Alison

Harriet Lackeron the loss of her sister, Rita Hoffman z'l

Paul Wolanskyon the loss of his father, Alvin Wolansky z'l, father-in-law to Jane and grandfather to Sara Joe, Natania and Samuel

Ardene Zimmermanon the loss of her mother, Lillian Smilowitz z'l, father-in-law to Mark and grandmother to Klara and Abe

Louis Van Leeuwenon the loss of his wife, Joy Van Leeuwen z'l, mother of Michael and Tara, mother-in-law to Roberto and Claudia, grandmother to Kai, Jexton, and Samantha, and sister to Dr. Louis Tarnoff

Eve Jedda Bernsteinon the loss of her father, Rupert Belkin z'l, father-in-law to Donald, and grandfather to Danielle and Emily

Leonard Beinsteinon the loss of his wife, Sabina Beinstein z'l

SIMCHA CORNERMazel Tov to:

Henry Sorbaro and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

Felice Robinovon the occasion of her 80th Birthday

Stella Sussman and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

Sebastian Jankelevich and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

Benjamin Jaffe and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

Jake & Zachary Carifa and their familyon the occasion of their B'nai Mitzvah

Adam Kaufman and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

Gila Lewison the birth of her grandson, Samuel Lewis Williams, son of Vanessa Lewis Williams and Campbell Williams

Nicole Peru and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

Rabbi Mitch and Roseanne Hurvitzon the engagement of their daughter Naomi to Cody Bond

Isabelle Goldfarb and her familyon the occasion of her Bat Mitzvah

Simon Fox and his familyon the occasion of his Bar Mitzvah

Harriet Lackerwhose son-in-law Hazzan Ivor Lichterman was awarded a Honorary Doctorate in in Music by the Jewish Theological Seminary

May you be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

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KOL NIDRE DONATIONSVisionary

Warren & Allison KandersGuardian

Richard & Rissa GrossmanKevin & Jill Plancher

Chai BenefactorHoward & Amy Finkelstein

Alan & Marlene GilbertClifton & Debbie Robbins

Robert Rosen & Dale Atkins-Rosen

Major BenefactorPeter & Alisa Savitz

BenefactorCliff & Laurel Asness

Jamie & Nancy BetterSandi Fetner

Andrew & Marina JacobsonRandal & Liz Sandler

Leonard & Stefani Shavel

Major PatronDavid & Kimberly BlankHenry & Barbara MillerStuart M. & Roni Stein

PatronBrad & Carol Asness

John Daum, Jr. & Debbie Morris-DaumGregg & Marla Felton

Alan & Jennifer FreedmanJacques Friedman & Carolyn Surgent

Lonny & Randi HenryIrwin & Judith Kallman

Steven KatzRichard Lipton

Daniel & Elizabeth LynchAndrew & Melanie Milgram

David & Julie NadasiLarry Penn & Jill Oberlander

Steven & Angie SallDonald & Pamela Shassian

Mark & Rosalind ShenkmanAlexander Shustorovich

& Natalia BychkovaBarry & Laurie SiegelRobert & Meryl Sobel

Steven & Lisa TananbaumPeter & Wendy Wright

Chai Builder Seth & Alexandra Bergstein

Rita EdelstonMarc Katz & Candee Chusid

Doug & Betsy KornBarnett & Myra Rothenberg

Steven & Sindy SteinbergNaomi G. Tamerin

Jeffrey & Celeste WeckerDaniel & Rosanne Wichman

Jordan & Susan Yarett

BuilderMarc & Beth Cutler

Steven & Terri GelbsteinKenneth & Ali Goldstein

Jonathan & Bryanna KallmanMitchell & Anne Katcher

Stuart & Suzanne KatzRichard Knobelman

David & Rachael LelandWarren & Lindy LilienHoward & Betty Ochs

Michael & Jennifer PatchenLloyd & Jane SprungEric & Natalie Stein

Samuel & Joyce Vitale

Chai SupporterAndy & Marcie Braver

Richard & Laura BrounsteinMichael & Debra Clain

Robert & Hiroko DavidowMichael & Alice DelikatAlec & Pamela Ellison

Jay & Esta FeinsodMarc & Toby Gordon

Henry GundersJason & Carey HalioTheodore Herman

Robert & Anne IvanhoeDerek & Leora Kaufman

David & Laura KleinhandlerAndrew & Deborah Kramer

Spencer W. LampertJay & Tammy Levine

Peter & Nan Berman Levy

Chai Supporter (continued)Steven & Leora Levy

Leeam & Maida LowinSelma Maisel

Bart & Kate OsmanCraig & Suzanne PackerGregory & Dana Rogers

Josh & Yael RosenJoel & Sindie Schur

Alan & Deborah SimonDonald Snyder & Alma Rutgers

Alex & Renata WeissJeffrey & Jill Weiss

AnonymousAnonymous

Major SupporterDavid & Deborah Brand

Charles & Clo CohenClaire Edersheim

Douglas Fishkin & Eve TeichMartin Flashner & Phyllis Shapiro

Daniel & Shannon GreenArthur & Janet HershaftKenny & Sharon Herzog

David & Alexandra HochmanRobert & Jane JuliusScott & Peggy Kalb

Benjamin Kriegler & Vonda LePageLee & Michelle Sosin

John Tamerin & Susan Penry-WilliamsMina Tulchinsky

Jonathan & Jill Weiner

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KOL NIDRE DONATIONSSupporter

Paul & Marlene AdelbergPeter & Stephanie Appleby

Seymour AskinStuart & Bran Berni

Steven Bierman & Jerrilyn FleisherKen Bloom & Abby Meiselman

Jeffrey & Rona CitrinBrian & Dayna CohenRobert & Ella Cohen

Matthew & Julie DeschampsAndrew & Donna GoldbergMichael & Belle GoldsteinMichael & Lisa Josephson

Scott & Sheila LagerArnold & Belle LevinePaul & Susan LevineRobert Lichtenfeld

Steven & Michelle LittAndrei & Rita Magasiner

Steve & Allie MarksJeff & Hannah Mensch

Jesse & Lola MeyersDavid & Jill Mintz

Donna NivesTimothy & Willow Oberweger

Norma PerlsteinNoah & Sheera Prawer

Edwin & Beverly RobbinsGil & Felice Robinov

Brian & Beth Allyson RothschildHoward & Deborah Steyn

Ronna SussmanGeoffrey Thaw & Nancy Jacobs

Gary & Madeleine WeinerJohn & Lisa Winston

Paul & Jane WolanskyRoss Zelman & Jennie Friedman

Mitzvah Sponsor Robert Applebaum

& Susan Seligman-ApplebaumCarl Bennett

Peter & Jacqueline BraunthalRobert & Iris Driesen

Morris & Deborah FinkelsteinScott & Robin Gelbs

Mark & Cynthia GoldsteinRobert & Meri Goodman

Marc & Elaine HertzJan & Roni Kaplowitz

Richard & Rachel LattoShane & Sarah Leahey

Ethan & Rebecca LevineCurtis & Cheryl Probst

Andrew & Karen RichardAlan & Hilary Rifkin

Vernon & Lynn SchwartzPeter & Deborah Shabecoff

Maura SmotrichDavid & Jill Shulman

William & Sandra SiderJon & Rebecca Tipermas

David & Lisa Yarnell

Double Chai Sponsor Norma Asnes

Neil & Travis AzousMichael & Lisa Benjamin

Jason & Wendy BlockDan & Laura Botoff

Barry & Joanna BronfmanSanford BuchsbaumMark & Lindy CamelDaniel & Jill Ciporin

Marshall & Rebecca CooperJeffrey & Jennifer Davis

Martin & Nancy DiamondMichael & Jodi Drutman

Benjamin & Ilene DulmanEvan & Danielle Eason

David & Jamie EisenbergGeorge & Ellen Elkowitz

Marc & Stephanie Esquenazi

Double Chai Sponsor (continued)

David Fein & Liz OestreichErik & Heather Friedman

Peter & Susan FurthBrian & Rachel Gingold

Mark Goldenberg & Sarah ZeegenArnold & Francesca Gordon

Steven GordonMatthew & Jessica Greenberger

Steven & Deborah HandlerHoward & Beth Juster

David & Marjorie KaufmanSteven Leifer

Rick & Barbara LevyJoel & Sarah LusmanRobert & Joan Mann

Sohier & Elaine MarksGerald & Margaret MintzNeal & Aletha Myerberg

Mark Neuman & Beth Kallet-NeumanMichael & Elizabeth Rosen

Gavriel Rosenfeld & Erika BanksAllan Ruchman & Amy Horbar

Stewart & Meg RussellRichard & Andrea Saperstein

Richard & Marjorie SchneidmanMyra Schubin

Michael & Annette SchusterStephen & Marsha Scott

Mark ShapiroMarc & Debra Shore

Howard & Cynthia SilverbrandDavid & Sheryl Sorbaro

David Stark & Patricia Diker-StarkDavid & Joline StemermanHarold & Vicki Tananbaum

Sam & Ellie TelzerAri & Charlotte Weinberg

Michael WeinbergBill Weiss & Marcia Landman

Andrew & Lauren WelsAnonymousAnonymousAnonymous

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KOL NIDRE DONATIONSMajor Sponsor Arthur & Jeanne BassIra & Phyllis Bernstein

Meera DrelichPhil & Stephanie Fischer

Robert & Kristy HarteveldtDavid & Virginia Hoffman

Brian & Robin LinderStanley MoskowitzSheldon Newman

Vicky NewmanMiriam Preminger

Evelyn RogersRalph Sabbag

Estate of Lorraine SchneidmanJeffrey & Kimberly Tamis

Brian & Ali Wolfe

Chai SponsorBarry & Hollie Alper

Alan & Mindy BiegelmanFrances Blaustein

Richard & Mary BrauerJay & Phyllis Clement

Clifford & Teddi DelmanSD & Judy Deutsch

Jeffrey & Rachel FalusJoshua & Elissa Fields

Keith M. & Elizabeth K. FleischmanHowie & Susan E. Gordon

Lloyd & Abbe HascoeScott Kesselman

John & Jennifer KleinJane KramerScott Kramer

Alvan & Carol LampkeRandy & Julie Leeds

Kenneth & Lori LewisRichard Lubkin & Wendy Shack Lubkin

Ariel & Ilene ManacherDavid & Gina Mullen

Jonathan & Laurie NelsonCraig & Randi Price

Howard & Lisa RoitmanBarry & Michelle Rosen

Joanne Rosenthal

Chai Sponsor (continued)Andrew & Vera Sachs

Neal & Adrienne SchambergJonathan & Rosalind Shapiro

Margie ShatzJanet Slom

Leon & Rory Van GelderMugs Zales

FriendIshak & Anne Akyuz

Louis & Frances BerrickHerbert & Marilyn Cantor

Scott & Ellen ChasanoffJerome & Susan Davis

Robin ElkowitzKevin Ertel

Barbara EzrolDeborah Fisher

Ron & Charin FreundlichStephen & Linda Goldstein

Sylvia GordonEdward & Carol Halpern

Andrew & Kathryn HertzmarkZeena HineEllen JanushAneta Kunis

Rick Lund & Gail LevineSharon Milbank

Gregg & Ruth MoskowitzPhyliss Rakowitz

David & Florence ResnickJeffrey & Cheryl ResnickWilliam & Laurie Roloff

Christopher & Doris SambucoGary & Adele Saunders

Dorothy ShapiroKenneth & Becky Silverstein

Leta SmithJerry & Sheryl Statman

James & Lisa StriarMilton & Evelyn Sutin

Paul & Stacy SygallVitaly & Valentina Tropp

Ruth WaitzIrving & Francine WinickMichael & Ellen Wolfson

Double Chai Contributor Robert & Susan Africk

Terri AfromowitzHaim & Elizabeth Bodek

Kenneth & Jennifer BurstinerLoren Castro

Adam & Allison CohenRobert & Marjorie Dashow

Peter & Janie DrittelRichard Frostig & Gloria Gottschalk

Amy GoldPriscilla Gross

Andrew P. & Lori P. GrossmanPaula Grossman

Arline JospehbergAudrey Kahn

Wayne & Lisa KleinJonas Knoll & Silvina Skverer

Harriet LackerMarc & Susan Leferman

Mickey & Jen LowittDebbie Moses

Mark & Julia MusayevMichelle Peacock

Arthur & Cynthia RibakHoward Richman

Robert & Barbara RosenthalJohn & Harriet Roughan

Laurence & Sally SchneiderMarilyn Schwartz

AnonymousAnonymousAnonymous

Chai Contributor Judith Bring

Alan & Gail GoldmanSteven & Randi Leder

Jonathan & Deborah MichalsJay & Phyllis Schondorf

Michele SeligmannMark & Randi Weingarten

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3/1/2018 (14 Adar)Leo AsnessElias KraftCelia LevineAdele MandelFred NivesSylvia RogersRose SallGraham StoneFrancine Lenore Wexler

3/2/2018 (15 Adar)Ruth DintenfassRobert EzrolAbraham FriedbergBella LubnerHermann MandelSam Schondorf

3/3/2018 (16 Adar)Valerie FurthMartin MattlerEdna Padernacht

3/4/2018 (17 Adar)Florence LewisDonald MondscheinSanford Charles SigoloffMorris SilvermanShirley Zelman

3/5/2018 (18 Adar)Rita Goldstein

3/6/2018 (19 Adar)Charles GrimesJoseph Schur

3/7/2018 (20 Adar)Genevieve FeldmanBette FleisherAnita LewisEileen Saperstein

3/8/2018 (21 Adar)Lazer KaminkowitzRose Wendrow MillerPaul MyerbergJack RoitmanSophie SilvermanJacob Steinberg

3/9/2018 (22 Adar)Leonard AdlerIrving BerlinHerbert Ronald EdelsteinEdward MarksCharlotte Ann Snyder

3/10/2018 (23 Adar)Ada FriedbergLillian SeigelAlbert Sherwyn

3/11/2018 (24 Adar)Frank DicksteinRosa Kosaya

3/12/2018 (25 Adar)Norman GoldbergMelvin MaiselLeopold PresserJulius SchaeferGilbert Sheinhaus

3/13/2018 (26 Adar)Peter CastroSimon CohenJoyce HurvitzIrving KirschnerNorman PerlsteinSam Tarnoff

3/14/2018 (27 Adar)Gloria BittmanHaim CohenSybil CohenArthur S. FriedmanSolomon KlausnerGeorge MeyerRaymonde H. PollyEstelle SussmanCeleste Weissman

3/15/2018 (28 Adar)Murray Levine

3/16/2018 (29 Adar)Esther BiermanSadie FriedlandIda GarfinkelLoomis GrossmanPaul GundersBelle Frank KurzmanDora Lowin

3/17/2018 (1 Nisan)Esther GlicksteinEva LiebmanGreg Rosen

3/18/2018 (2 Nisan)Stephen FloersheimerSamuel HellerAbe Levine

3/19/2018 (3 Nisan)Leo BaikovitzArthur LampkeMax MarshallLenore Weidberg

3/20/2018 (4 Nisan)Hortense MarksDavid Orlovitz

3/21/2018 (5 Nisan)Irving DriesenMartin JusterMilton KesslerNechama NeizniWilliam SchubinIrving Waitz

3/22/2018 (6 Nisan)Wilma ErlichsonFlorence HershaftMildred RichterMichael RobbinsEstelle TurtilDaniel Yowell

3/23/2018 (7 Nisan)Menahem AckosKarl AronssonH. Marvin CamelStephen RussellMiriam SiegelPaul WaitzStella Zola

3/24/2018 (8 Nisan)Dorothy HalpernRobert LagerPhilip RosenbergSol SchwartzGilberte Yowell

3/25/2018 (9 Nisan)Roslyn EytelMichael HoffmanFay Zablowitz

3/26/2018 (10 Nisan)Norman CooperRichard FreidSamuel GoldbergBrenda HermanLoretta Varon Lewis

3/27/2018 (11 Nisan)Fred KahnAnne KesslerCarol List SchwartzDora Telzer

3/28/2018 (12 Nisan)Leo Hoffman

3/29/2018 (13 Nisan)Alan Goldstein

3/30/2018 (14 Nisan)Nathan CamhyStuart DisickClaire Maiman

3/31/2018 (15 Nisan)Leonard Shatz

4/1/2018 (16 Nisan)Shirley FoxDebbie FriedmanLouis MeyersJay Samuel Spilo

4/2/2018 (17 Nisan)Mollie OrlovitzMax SchumannKay Warner

4/4/2018 (19 Nisan)Maurits Ernst EdersheimJeanette FatoullahMl Fetner

4/5/2018 (20 Nisan)Seymour ChasanoffJack Richman

4/6/2018 (21 Nisan)Alex FriedmanMorton MeyersKaren Shinkman

4/7/2018 (22 Nisan)Victoria PressnerLena SiglerCory Wein

4/8/2018 (23 Nisan)Doris Keilson CarverReinhold JablowMelvin Stein

4/9/2018 (24 Nisan)Herman Hollander

WHAT IS A YAHRZEIT?Meaning “Time of Year” in Yiddish, this anniversary commemorates the death of a loved one. It is symbolized by the recitation of the Kaddish prayer and reading of the names of those dearly departed in the Temple. At home, a candle is lit on the eve of Yahrzeit to represent the soul and burns for 24 hours. Tzedakah, a Hebrew word for righteousness and signifying charity, is offered to the family in the form of gifts, donations, or simply emotional support. In this way, we remember our beloved.

Yahrzeit Candles are available for a small donation in the main Temple office.

YAHRZEITS • March–April 2018 • Adar–Nissan–Iyar

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4/10/2018 (25 Nisan)Harry BennettSidney FetnerFred GoldDonald JanushIrving LevineSally MaletzkyLawrence Richman

4/11/2018 (26 Nisan)Irwin HausmanBarry Schaefer

4/12/2018 (27 Nisan)Dorothy Bennett

4/13/2018 (28 Nisan)Phyllis BrandMark KunisRose Papkin

4/14/2018 (29 Nisan)Rose KlausnerErik James MarksMartha Thaw

4/15/2018 (30 Nisan)Jerad Doran BrowdyEvelyn HindmanHenry Robert Kaplan

4/16/2018 (1 Iyar)Helen Nelson BergerMichael BergerAnn Ferer

4/17/2018 (2 Iyar)Rose BehrmanSamuel Schlussel

4/18/2018 (3 Iyar)Irving (Isidore) BlockCarol HershaftMitchell PorigowFreida Shapiro

4/19/2018 (4 Iyar)Jacob BaikovitzPearl DelikatArthur DubinRuth FlaksAlvin Meyer GoldmanLola SchaffirJohanna Schumann

4/20/2018 (5 Iyar)Rubin DavidsonEdward (Eliazer) KaufmanAngelo PeruJared Ian Sambuco

4/21/2018 (6 Iyar)Jeffrey Katcher

4/22/2018 (7 Iyar)Helen PennerGerardo RosenkranzHarold TeichJacques Charles Tunick

4/23/2018 (8 Iyar)Miryam BrandFlorry JablowCarole KramerGertrude (Gloria) Rabkin

4/24/2018 (9 Iyar)Edith Delit AlchekEugene LevyBernard Wolfson

4/25/2018 (10 Iyar)Stephen FeuersteinHyman Levine

4/26/2018 (11 Iyar)Pauline Bernstein

4/27/2018 (12 Iyar)Florry BlackJerome L. GreenSidney LevyHarold SchantzJoan Sachs Shassian

4/28/2018 (13 Iyar)Doris HalpernGeta KonigsbergPauline Miller KarlGertrude Sturchio

4/29/2018 (14 Iyar)Frank FurthRoberta Merker Rosen

4/30/2018 (15 Iyar)Molly ChanesmanMary HershkowitzPauline Wolinsky ShapiroDiana Blitz SteinWilliam UllmanPhilip Van LeeuwenTheda Teddy Wels

5/1/2018 (16 Iyar)Howard (Chaim) KnobelMarcia Saretsky

5/2/2018 (17 Iyar)Lawrence ArthurFradla HollandGeorge KoppelmanEthel G. LevyGerald Lipton

5/3/2018 (18 Iyar)Rosalyn FinkelsteinWalter (Wally) Robbins

5/4/2018 (19 Iyar)Rhoda GoldmanSarah Bennett Potash

5/5/2018 (20 Iyar)Arnold Allen Lilien

5/6/2018 (21 Iyar)Becky Settlemyer GreerMuriel Koeppel HammerMollie HoffmanDonald LockwoodLeslie MerkerRobert PennMary RosensweigPhilip Shulman

5/7/2018 (22 Iyar)Barnett HurvitzJules JacobsLjerka Nadasi LavallAlfred TananbaumPatricia Watson

5/8/2018 (23 Iyar)Aaron KrautZishle ResnickTherese Shisslak

5/9/2018 (24 Iyar)Sam Levy

5/10/2018 (25 Iyar)Marcia Gill

5/11/2018 (26 Iyar)Shigetoshi Nakata

5/12/2018 (27 Iyar)Gerry Saperstein

5/13/2018 (28 Iyar)Doris Nelson

5/14/2018 (29 Iyar)Dewey CarverFred GoldSarah SlotnickLouis Zisman

5/15/2018 (1 Sivan)Mildred BurskyDonald Paul HonigMaxwell Jay LeedsLaurence Levine

5/16/2018 (2 Sivan)Charlotte ChaffinElaine Sandra KentHarold Roland ShapiroLester ShulmanLeslie SloanGertrude Wolfson

5/17/2018 (3 Sivan)Robert FischlMorris GlicksteinMary GrannickEthel MurrayFlorence Littman

ShenkmanAbraham SiglerHamilton Wollenberg

5/18/2018 (4 Sivan)Lena BeermanSandra LowyMilton Schubin

5/19/2018 (5 Sivan)Ben FererHarry ResnickMoshe Mendel Rossenfeld

5/20/2018 (6 Sivan)Lucien DucretHarold KornfeldMeyer Levine

5/21/2018 (7 Sivan)Lillian DiamondAnna ShriberRuth Teich

5/22/2018 (8 Sivan)Richard ApplebyHerbert BiegelmanSusan Cohen MarksAaron Weinshank

5/23/2018 (9 Sivan)Bernard BrainStanley CaplanRose Gordon

5/24/2018 (10 Sivan)Richard MorrisJeanette RosenbergSeymour J. Statman

5/25/2018 (11 Sivan)Ronald EliasVirginia MarxRichard SloanGertrude R. Tamerin

5/26/2018 (12 Sivan)Gitel Davidow

AnachovitschEvelyn CutlerRose LevyBernard Silcoff

5/27/2018 (13 Sivan)Robert BrounerSally Anne BrounerSamuel CantorMilton W. RichterAbraham Rosen

5/29/2018 (15 Sivan)Seymour MillerJerry WexlerSelene Louise YarnellElinor Zatlin

5/30/2018 (16 Sivan)Herman BrandSusan Rose GundersWilliam KarlenMichael Roth

5/31/2018 (17 Sivan)Herman FetnerCharles FiensonAlice MannFelix TennenbaumJoseph Weissman

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NONPROFITUS POSTAGE

PAIDWHITE PLAINS NYPERMIT NO 3322

300 E. Putnam AvenueGreenwich, CT 06830203-869-7191www.templesholom.com

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Sunday, May 6, 4:00 pmCantorial Soloist Gòn Halevi — joined by four musicians — will perform songs from his collection of new arrangements

of beloved popular songs from both America and Israel.

A donation of $10 per person is suggested. RSVP to Alice Schoen at 203-542-7165 or alice.schoen@templesholom.com.

Gòn's Great Israeli

American Songbook