THE

UNITED

SYNAGOGUE OF

CONSERVATIVE

JUDAISM

Bulletin

October, 2011 3 Tisheri – 3 Heshvan Vol. 10 Published Monthly

BNAI ABRAHAM SYNAGOGUE

DANIEL STEIN, RABBI ROBERT WEINER, PhD, CANTOR MARK SHRAGER, RABBI EMERITUS MORRIS SIEGEL, CANTOR EMERITUS, ZT”L

1545 BUSHKILL STREET • EASTON, PA 18042-3118 (610) 258-5343 • Fax: (610) 330-9100

www.bnaiabraham.org • email: office@bnaiabraham.org

DISTRIBUTION NOTICE If you would like family members or others to receive a copy of the bulletin, please send name, address and $15 payment to Bnai Abraham.

If you have not sent your email address to Bnai Abraham office staff, please do so as soon as possible. We will be notifying congregants of emergencies and special events through email.

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS The deadline for submitting items is October 17th. Please have all items to BAS office no later than October 17th. Any items received after that date will be published in the next month’s bulletin.

C O N T A C T S

Aron Hochhauser President Howard Nathanson Director Religious School Shelly Blumenthal USY Advisor & Gift Shop Chair Nanette Neadle USY Chair Howard Nathanson Kadima Advisor Scott Levin Programming Committee Chair Sara Levin Kadima Advisor Irwin Lewis, M.D. Men’s Club President &

Chair Ritual Committee Elaine Morrow Sisterhood President Ellen Lifschutz Choir Director Aliette and Marc Abo, MD Theatre Club Gerald Weisberger House Chair Marna Simon Membership Chair Lothar Gumberich Memorials & Torah

Restoration Committee

O F F I C E H O U R S:

Closed on Mondays and Fridays. Hours open: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Services/Minyan Schedule

Thursday: 7:25 AM Friday Night Services – 8:00 PM Saturday: 9:30, AM Kiddush follows

If you require a special minyan, please notify the office at 610-258-5343.

A MESSAGE FROM RABBI DANIEL STEIN… (continued)

On Rosh Ha-Shanah, I spoke on the importance of engaging with Israel. My personal belief is that, although there are many threats to Israel, the one we have the most ability control is Jewish apathy. Many believe--and I would suggest mistakenly--that younger Jews tend to be attracted towards a dovish stance on Israel in a way that threatens the continued viability of the Jewish state. My belief is that so long as a person believes oneself to be a Zionist in the broadest sense of the the word--that they believe that there should be a Jewish state in our ancestral home--then they are part of the solution, regardless of their opinions on the Palestinian right of return, the legality of Jewish settlements in the West Bank, or the future of East Jerusalem. I am of the belief that a diversity of opinions on Israel creates a healthy debate and allows for multiple pathways towards Israel-engagement.

A second way that we can promote Jewish engagement is through financial support of organizations that help to sustain the Jewish state. By giving, we both support the state and show our commitment to its survival; we also model to our friends, family, and community that Israel is important enough to us that we are willing to make a financial sacrifice on its behalf. Although there are many organizations that contribute to the political dialogue on Israel, I believe that our first priority in giving should be to organizations that work toward advancing Israel without an expressed political agenda. Locally, the easiest way to make a difference is to contribute to Jewish Federation’s annual campaign (www.jflv.org). A substantial percentage of funds donated to Federation goes to help Jewish communities in Israel, working to deal with the consequences of war, resettling refugees, and helping to create a more viable and democratic state. I was recently touched listening to Dr. Irwin Lewis recall his experience on a Federation mission to Israel; he reenforced for me the quality and importance of the work of Federation abroad.

There are, of course, other organizations that do exceptional work in Israel. For almost 100 years, Hadassah (http://www.hadassah.org/) has worked to improve health care in Israel. Today, Hadassah’s hospitals are among the best in the world, providing the highest quality of care regardless of race or religion.

In celebration of Hadassah’s 100th anniversary, the organization is offering lifetime memberships at a substantially discounted rate of $100; even if you are already a lifetime member, membership makes a wonderful gift for a daughter, niece or special friend.

Also worthy of support is Birthright Israel (www.birthrightisrael.com), which gives a free trip to Israel to Jews between the ages of 18 and 26. Over the past decade, Birthright has helped to send more than a quarter million Jews to Israel, giving them a first person, hands-on experience in Israel that they might not have otherwise had. For many young Jews, Birthright serves as the entry point into a lifetime of Jewish engagement and helps to create an ongoing relationship with Israel from the teenage years. My first Israel experience came on a Birthright trip in 2004, and I know that I remain grateful to the donors who made it possible.

As we prepare for Yom Kippur, the mitzvah of tzedakah takes on special significance. As you consider your gifts this year, I urge you to be reflective. Your gifts can, and should, impact the way we experience the Jewish future.

L’shana tova, Rabbi Daniel Stein

Y a h r z e i t L i s t I n t h e B o n d o f L i f e

October, 2011

Contact Irwin Lewis, Ritual Chairman

September 29 Douglas Cooper, father of Peter Cooper September 29 Edith Wertheimer, mother of Carol Maisel September 30 Morris Kramer, husband to Ethel Kramer October 1 Martha Neadle, mother to Dexter Neadle October 1 Benjamin Sulkin, father of Ted Sulkin October 3 Rosemary Winkelbauer, mother of Rosie Bader October 4 Herman Pinskey, brother of Birdie Hillman October 4 Benjamin Weisberger, father of Gerry Weisberger October 5 Bessie Yonkelowitz, mother-in-law of Frances Yonkelowitz October 7 Belle Goldman, mother of Bernice Merbaum October 8 Max Goldberg, father of Miriam Cassel October 9 Fannie Strimban, mother of Karen Popkave October 9 Harry Strimban, father of Karen Popkave October 9 Sidney Yonkelowitz, husband of Frances Yonkelowitz October 10 Matilda Rosenblum, mother of Doris Asteak October 10 Rose Bugen, mother of Roslyne Smolow October 11 Augusta Maron, mother of Dr. Norman Maron October 11 Selma Gumberich, mother of Lothar Gumberich October 11 A. Mal Malvin, father of Ronald Malvin October 14 Irving Cohen, father of Debby Ziev October 14 Rose Goldman, mother of Eugene Goldman October 18 Minerva Zeidman, mother of Judy Cohen October 19 Sarah Friedman, grandmother of Becky Goldenberg October 19 Abraham Cohen, father of Ricky Hochhauser October 20 Philip Packer, husband of Lena Packer October 21 Edith Brock, mother of Dr. Stanley Walker October 21 Benjamin Cohen, father of Danny Cohen and Arnie Cohen October 23 Arthur Bloomberg, father of Diane Silverman October 23 Helen Popkave, mother of Dr. Arthur Popkave October 24 William Goldberg, husband of Faye Goldberg and

brother of Miriam Cassel October 24 Sophie Shapiro, mother of Selma Jacowitz October 24 Clara Zippel, mother of Martin Zippel October 25 Rose Schwartz, grandmother of Wendy Williams October 25 Claire Weiner, mother of Dr. Robert Weiner October 28 Edward Hillman, husband of Birdie Hillman

BNAI ABRAHAM SYNAGOGUE General operating expenses

BEATRICE & LEON FRIEDMAN FUND 1. Support organizations that benefit minor children whose parents are unable to provide for their health, maintenance, support and education 2. Needy, elderly 3. Shelter for the homeless

BUILDING FUND Extraordinary maintenance and repair of the buildings and property of the synagogue and parsonage

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND Interest (only) used to subsidize Bnai Abraham’s operating expenses

GOLDMAN TORAH FUND

HERB SNYDER GARDEN FUND

JESSE & TAYLOR COOPER FUND

DR. JOEL LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND Bar/Bat Mitzvah tutoring stipends

JULIUS COHEN MEMORIAL FUND 1. Religious School Scholarships 2. Assisting needy congregational youth in Jewish oriented education, programming and activities (Yeshiva or Jewish Day School, trips, USY)

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

ROBERT KUTNER LIBRARY FUND

SHEILA GOLDBERG FUND To pay High Holiday fees for anyone who cannot afford to attend

SILVERMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Religious School Scholarships, Shofars

SUE SIEGEL FUND 1. Shabbat programming, including kiddush lunches 2. Bagels and Books

SY JACOWITZ TOT SHABBAT FUND Boker Tov Scholarships

THEATER FUND Supports a wide variety of synagogue projects and functions

Bnai Abraham Synagogue Shirley and Howard Falk in memory of Si Merbaum Shirley and Howard Falk in memory of Marc Abo’s step mother, Gert Abo, and uncle, Harry Rosen Helaine Sigal in memory of Marc Abo’s uncle, Harry Rosen Daniel Pressle in honor of Annalise Schaffer’s Bat Mitzvah

Dr. Joel Lewis Fund Lothar and Wendy Gumberich in memory of Laurie Shainker, sister of Linda Lewis Sally and Dexter Neadle with Get Well wishes to Linda Lewis Susie Aufrecht in memory of Laurie Shainker, sister of Linda Lewis Helaine Sigal in memory of Laurie Shainker, sister of Linda Lewis

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Generous donation made by Eloise Stampoulos Herman and Jessica Ytkin wishing Ruth Reiter happiness and good health in her new apartment Helaine Sigal with Get Well wishes to Joe Grollman and Nancy Cohen Sanford and Sharon Stein with Get Well wishes to Susan Wachtel

Theatre Fund Cindy and David Drill in memory of Gert Abo, step-mother, and uncle, Harry Rosen Cindy and David Drill in honor of Karen and Arthur Popkave’s 40th Wedding Anniversary Ellen and Phil Hof in memory of Marc Abo’s step-mother, Gert Abo Lorrie and Jay Scherline in memory of Marc Abo’s uncle, Harry Rosen Doris Lifland in memory of Marc Abo’s uncle, Harry Rosen, and step-mother, Gert Abo Norman Falk in memory of Marc Abo’s uncle, Harry Rosen Linda and Irwin Lewis in memory of Marc Abo’s uncle, Harry Rosen

Yahrzeit Donation Alisa Summers in memory of her mother, Dorothy Weiner Judy Cohen in memory of her mother and father, Samuel and Minerva Zeidman Helaine Sigal in memory of her husband, William Sigal Selma Jacowitz n memory of her father, Louis Shapiro Sara Levin in memory of her father, Allen Levin Helene Kaplan in memory of her mother, Dorothy Feuerman

Sue Seigel Shabbat Susan and Stuart Wachtel in honor of their grandson’s birth, welcome Cole Roe Wachtel

Todah Rabah Thank you to the following families for placing flowers in the sanctuary for the High Holidays:

Shirley and Howard Falk in memory of Shirley’s parents, Irving and Rose Krasner The Cooper Family in memory of their parents Douglas and Zelda Cooper

Sandy and Robert Weiner in honor of Cantor Weiner Aliette and Marc Abo in memory of Aliette’s mother, Sonia Schneigeiger and Marc’s parents,

Bette and Alex Abo. Bernice Merbaum in memory her husband, Simon Merbaum and mother Belle Goldman

Thank you to Larry Kaplan & Anne Zuckerman for sponsoring a kiddush on September 17th in Celebration of their Wedding Anniversary.

Thank you to Bernice Merbaum for sponsoring a Kiddush on September 23rd.

Sheryl Feinstein will be sponsoring a kiddush on November 26th in honor of her niece, Dara Hechter’s, 10th birthday.

A Kiddush is a perfect way to celebrate a special birthday or anniversary, and it allows you the opportunity to celebrate with our community. To sponsor a Kiddush for $36, please contact the synagogue office.

R e f u a h S h ’ l e m a (A Full and Complete Healing) To all who were sick or hospitalized, we wish a return to good health.

Jan Panto Roz Smolow Joe Grollman

I n m e m o r i a m May God in His Kindness Grant Comfort and Solace to the Mourners

T h e R i t u a l C o r n e r Music in Solomon's Temple

About half of the 150 psalms were written to be sung to well-known melodies and to be accompanied by specific musical instruments. The Levites were required to be skillful instrumentalists and often accompanied their own singing on harps or the lyre or a special lyre called a psaltery or reed pipes and cymbals. It is quite certain that the MAGREPHA, a sort of organ equipped with bellows and various perforated pipes, was played during the prayer service. The music evoked and expressed moods in the Temple Service but was designed not to distract from the actual prayers. Archeologists have identified the KINNER, a lyre played with a pick, the NEBEL, a stringed instrument with a range of 12 notes plucked with the fingers, and the HALIL, a type of reed pipe. There is some limited knowledge of forms of bells, castanets, percussion and the wind and stringed instruments referred to above. So what happened to the music? It has a lot to do with the rise of Christianity and the vigorous incorporation of music into the Christian service. It has to do with the Rabbis of the first centuries of the Common Era trying to make a sharp distinction between Judaism and the new Christian faith by removing the music from services.

History of the Jewish People, Nathan Ausubel 1953

S i s t e r h o o d N e w s

Source: Jerusalem and the Holy Land – Eyewitness Travel DK Publishing, Inc.

Submitted by Irwin Lewis

Join the Sisterhood Board

Making the Sisterhood a vibrant part of the synagogue takes a strong team. Please consider assuming a Sisterhood Board position.

Time to Renew Your Membership

Please send your check for $20 made out to The Sisterhood of Bnai Abraham to the office. Last year Sisterhood dues and past fund-raising efforts contributed $5000 toward the Parsonage renovation, $2000 toward Rabbi Stein’s installation, as well as contributions toward the USY weekend, Dena’s Welcome Luncheon, and our Break-the-Fast Dinner. Let’s work together so we can continue to support the synagogue in this way.

Elaine Morrow, Sisterhood President 610-588-1561 emorrow@saddlevalleyfarm.com

General announcements…

COFFEE WITH RABBI STEIN Enjoy coffee with the Rabbi at 1:00 pm on Tuesdays at Wegmans on Rt. 248.

Look for the Martin Guitar on the back right corner of the room.

HIGH HOLY DAY Rabbi Stein will be leading Kever Avot services--the traditional memorial services of

the High Holidays-- at both the South Side and Forks cemeteries on Sunday, October 2, 2011. Services at South Side will be at 12:30 and at Forks at 1:15.

The Jahna Haldeman-Foland Memorial Lecture Series Presents: Ira Byrock, M.D.,

Director of Palliative Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and

Professor at Dartmouth Medical School

“The Four Things That Matter Most” Monday October 3, 2011

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Lehigh Valley Health Network, Cedar Crest – Employee Auditorium

For more information please call 610-402-8564

MEN'S CLUB Opening Brunch

Sunday October 16 10AM Presentation 10:30 AM

Always a GALA Fresh bagels, lox, whitefish, eggs, coffee, juice

$6.00 All are invited to attend

Special Presentation: Language and Speech Development and Stuttering

With renewed interest since the film THE KING’S SPEECH

Presented by Gail Ehrens Weisberger Masters in Speech Pathology from Columbia University

18 years in private practice 22 years in hospital practice

Please RSVP edithsinc@aol.com

General announcements continued…

SAVE THE DATE Double Chai Plus JFS Anniversary Celebration

November 5th, 2011, at the Barrister’s Club

In Honor of Tama Fogelman and JFS past presidents Food catered by Boscov’s. Music by the Trio Fuzed.

For more information and to make reservations, call 610-821-8722

MINDFUL FITNESS Happily Presented by Bnai Abraham Sisterhood

Cost: $5.00 Come join Sharon Trinker on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 AM for sculpting, toning, pilates and yoga. No prior workout experience necessary. Bring hand weights, a mat or towel, water and a smile.

Please call with any questions @ 610-253-3069

TALENT SHOW Bnai Abraham Synagogue

Saturday, October 30th at 3pm Tell stories, sing, play instruments, dance, act,

entertain, do magic, or read poetry

To participate call Synagogue at (610) 258-5343 or Ellen/Boris at (610) 559-9073 or

email ellentune@gmail.com

You're Invited to ProJeCt's Simply Savory! Share the good with us as we present the Lehigh Valley's finest food, wine and beer masters gathered

for a fabulous night for a good cause. This fundraiser helps us to serve over 3,500 individuals and families each year—last year, over 5,000 individuals and families.

Simply Savory will be held, Monday, October 3rd at the Hampton Inn in Easton, PA from 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Reservations ($75.00) and Raffle Tickets (3 for $25.00, 1 for $10) may be ordered online at

www.projecteaston.org. Meg Dowd, Community Relations Assistant

communityrelations@projecteaston.org (610) 258-4361 ext. 20

BNAI ABRAHAM KNITTING GROUP

Fall Schedule Wednesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.

October 19th at the home of Cindi Daniels 12 Kent Lane, Easton, PA

Phone: 610-559-5536

November 16th at the home of Gwen Jacobs 511 Fairbanks Street, Phillipsburg, NJ

Phone: 908-859-6509 Please call the hostess if you have any questions and to let her know that you will attend.

General announcements continued…

MOVING?

Please notify the Bnai Abraham Synagogue office of any address changes to avoid charges for returned and undeliverable mail and to insure that you receive all mail being sent to you from the synagogue.

CAMPAIGN FOR NEW MEMBERS HELP WANTED!

We are asking every member of our congregation to help us locate prospective new members. They may be your neighbors, friends, vet, or whoever. Please relay the name and any pertinent information to the Membership Chair, Marna Simon or to Elaine Morrow. You may also call and give the information to the synagogue office staff.

SHOPPING AT AMAZON…A FUNDRAISER FOR BNAI ABRAHAM!

Click on the Amazon search link on the “Donations” page on the BAS website, and for any purchases made during your visit on Amazon.com, Amazon will contribute 4% to 15% of the purchase price to Bnai Abraham!

How it works:

Navigate to the BAS Donations webpage at http://www.bnaiabraham.org/donations.html and type any item keyword in the Amazon search box, and you will be transferred to Amazon.com. (You must use this link or purchases will not be traced to BAS). If you place items in your shopping cart and complete a purchase during your visit, Amazon will pay us a portion of the purchase price (not including shipping), that portion to range from 4% to 15% depending on the item category.

Rates for categories are posted on our website.

We encourage all of our members to shop on Amazon.com – but remember to only access Amazon.com through the BAS link at the below url or we will not get the purchase credit:

http://www.bnaiabraham.org/donations.html

Thank you for your continued support of BAS and HAPPY SHOPPING!

AL’S CLEANERS - FUNDRAISER FOR BAS!

Bnai Abraham has been signed up at Al’s Cleaners, 1132 Northampton Street, to enable the synagogue to collect 10% of all sales of dry cleaning and laundry services that our congregants spend there. It’s easy. Just mention that you are a member of Bnai Abraham Synagogue, and they will credit the synagogue and send the proceeds periodically. Al’s is only about seven blocks from the synagogue, has very convenient hours, and does excellent work.

ADULT EDUCATION Our successful Torah Study group will continue to meet Thursday mornings, 10:15 to 11:15. No prior experience is necessary. We are charging a low materials fee of $10 per semester to defray the cost of copying and coffee.

Saturday, September 24th 8:30 PM - COMMUNITY SELICHOT and PROGRAM - at Temple Beth El (see page 10)

Wednesday, September 28th , EREV ROSH HASHANAH 6:32 PM – Candle lighting (at home) 7:00 PM – Services

Thursday, September 29th , 1st Day of ROSH HASHANAH 9:00 AM – Services 11:00 AM – Shofar Sounded 11:30 AM – Family Service 4:00 PM – Tashlich, meet at Rabbi’s

home 7:32 PM - Candle lighting at home 8:00 PM – Services

Friday, September 30th , 2nd Day of ROSH HASHANAH 9:00 AM – Services 11:00 AM – Shofar Sounded 11:30 AM – Family Service 7:00 PM – Services

Sunday, October 2nd Congregational Memorial Services at the Cemeteries 12:30 PM – South Side 1:15 PM – Forks

Friday, October 7th, KOL NIDRE 6:17 PM – Candle lighting (at home), fast begins 6:30 PM sharp– Kol Nidre

Saturday, October 8th, YOM KIPPUR 9:00 AM – Yom Kippur Services 11:00 AM Family Congregation 11:45: Yizkor (Memorial Service) 4:30 PM Study Session on the Book of Jonah 5:00 PM Minha 6:00 PM Ne’ilah 7:00 PM Ma’ariv 7:15 PM Break-the-Fast

Wednesday, October 12th, EREV SUKKOT 6:09 PM – Candle lighting (at home) 8:00 PM – Services

Thursday, October 13th, 1st DAY SUKKOT 9:30 AM – Services Kiddush in the Sukkah 7:10 PM – Candle lighting (at home)

Friday, October 14th, 2nd DAY SUKKOT 9:30 AM – Services Kiddush in the Sukkah 6:04 PM – Candle lighting (at home)

Wednesday, October 19th, EREV SHEMINI ATZERET 5:58 PM – Candle lighting (at home) 8:00 PM – Services

Thursday, October 20th, SHEMINI ATZERET 9:30 AM – Services Yizkor Memorial Service 6:00 PM – Candle lighting (at home) 6:00 PM – Family dinner details in October’s bulletin 7:30 PM – Simhat Torah Family Service

Friday, October 21st, SIMHAT TORAH SERVICE 9:30 AM

THE HIGH HOLIDAYS – 2011-5772

180 Club A Huge Success!! The 175 guests who attended our 180 Club event on Wednesday evening, August 31, enjoyed cocktails and hors d’ouvres on the patio, dinner, a raffle and dessert after making their grand entrance past two spectacular vehicles parked in our circular drive. It was an exciting and enjoyable night for all of the attendees. The synagogue sparkled both inside and out, not only with sights and sounds of beautiful flower arrangements, tables set with fresh linens, and delicious food and drink, but with the laughter and spirit of community that was everywhere.

Many thanks to our Bnai staff for their support and cooperation. Kudos to our sound expert, Bruce, for providing just the right background music. Much appreciation is given to Jim Finnen, the voice of Lafayette, for acting as our MC during the dinner and raffle.

The following were winners: Dr. and Mrs. A. Altman

Dr. and Mrs. N. Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. B. Finestein Mr. and Mrs. C. Palmeri

And Dr. H. Salib

They cordially agreed to divide their winnings and share the fun.

We gratefully acknowledge the following sponsors and benefactors: The Bennett Automotive Group Coordinated Health LLC The Martin Cohen Family Foundation Bloomies Flowers and Nan Ronis Becky Goldenberg and Hans Lautner The Walker Family Beverly Palm Jewelers Marc and Aliette Abo Dan and Nancy Cohen Rabbi Dan and Dena Stein

Lastly I offer my sincere thanks to everyone who supported and attended the event, helping to create a positive experience and a successful fundraiser. We hope to see you all on August 26, 2012. Save the date!!!

Judy Walker Fundraising Chair

Special Activities for Sukkot and Simchat Torah�

Bnai Abraham is excited to offer several special programs for Sukkot and Simchat Torah. �

On Saturday October 15 at 7:30 pm, the community is invited to join Dena and Rabbi Stein for Havdallah Services in their

Sukkah, located at 1458 Spring Garden Street, Easton. �

On Sunday October 16, we will be organizing a family and teen trip to Hershey Park, the most popular Jewish

destination for Sukkot. Please pre-purchase your tickets at any Giant location and meet us at Bnai Abraham Synagogue

8:00 am to carpool to Hershey. LUNCH IS ON US!!! �

Finally, on Thursday October 20, we will be celebrating Simchat Torah as BAS with a family dinner at 6:00 pm.

Followed by services at 7:00pm. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 per child or $30 per family. �

Please join us as we honor special volunteers with Aliyot and Hakafot.�

TALENT SHOW

When: October 30th, 2011 at 3pm Where: Bnai Abraham Synagogue

Why: To share your talent What for: To enjoy

Who: Yourself, your relatives, your friends How: show your talent

Prerequisite: Pride in what you do

To be considered you must be able to do one of the following talents:

Tell stories, sing, play instruments, dance, act, entertain, make tricks or magic, read poetry or

prose and much much more.

To participate call Synagogue at (610) 258-5343 or Ellen/Boris at (610) 559-9073 or

email ellentune@gmail.com

The 69th Broadway Extravaganza!! Join the Bnai Abraham’s Theater Group!!

Sunday, November 13th, 2011 The 2011 Tony Award winning Broadway Musical

A hilarious story line following a pair of mismatched Mormon boys sent on a mission to a place that’s about as far from Salt Lake City as you can get!!!

Curtain Time: 3:00 PM Departure: 9:15 AM, SHARP

Eugene O’Neill Theater, 230 W. 49th Price: $195.00

Checks payable to: Bnai Abraham Synagogue

Dr. Marc and Aliette Abo 936 Wedgewood Road Bethlehem, PA 18017

“Book of Mormon”

Name: Address: City: Phone: Email: # of Tickets requested:

Jewish Family Services of the Lehigh Valley

F o o d P a n t r y help keep our kosher food pantry stocked…

Every time you attend a meeting for a Jewish 0rganization, please bring a non-perishable kosher item with you. Call for your collection box and pick up. Call Becky Goldenberg at 610-892-1250 or Email: goldenberg@aol.com or Jewish Family Services of The Lehigh Valley at 610-821-8722.

Jewish Family Services of the Lehigh Valley will provide a collection box and will pick up the items.

T r e e o f L i f e

Permanently commemorate your simcha or celebrate a person!

The “Tree of Life” sculpture is on display in the BAS Main lobby known as Founders Hall.

It is used to honor and remember special events such as: Bar/Bat Mitzvahs

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Memorials

Engagements

Namings

Weddings

and any other special milestone or celebration!

Leaf: $140 Apple: $800

Or memorialize your loved one:

Stone at base of tree: $1,100

Dedicate a memorial plaque to be located on the

walls of the Sanctuary: $300

To honor your friends on the Walk of Life: $350

Lothar Gumberich, Chairman: 610-253-5263 BAS office: 610-258-5343

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Donations Needed for Food Pantry

(Food Pantry menus change monthly; therefore, items will change accordingly.)

Canned potatoes

Canned soup

Juice

Saltine crackers

Hygiene products (deodorant, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, etc.)

Brown paper bags (grocery store size)

Food items can be delivered directly to ProJeCt’s Food Pantry, located at the rear of St. John’s Lutheran Church parking lot, 330 Ferry St. Easton. Donations accepted Mon - Fri, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, and 1:00 - 4:00 pm. (For large donations of food, please schedule drop-off in advance)

Other: Gift cards for pharmacy, clothes and food, children’s backpacks, school supplies - notebooks, binders, filler paper, pens and pencils, flash-drive memory sticks, new or gently-used strollers, new or gently-used locking file cabinets, new or gently-used brochure display racks, room dividers or partitions.

BAS is going green

We will email the bulletin to all those who have

provided a current e-mail address. Everyone will

continue to receive the bulletin by mail.

Please send your email address to

office@bnaiabraham.org.

You will receive your bulletin quicker

and in full color. Please note...

We will be notifying congregants of emergencies

and special events through e-mail.

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. These three words are applicable to a wide variety of things and situations Paper is a precious commodity and comes from trees, one of our dwindling natural resources. Stay conscious of the need to conserve paper, and rethink some of your work or school printing practices. This will cut down on wasted paper and will decrease the amount of new paper that needs to be purchased. Don't print things out unless absolutely necessary. Try not to print emails. Back up files on your computer using multiple electronic methods and locations. If you still have old one-sided sheets of paper around, use them for printing, copying, or as a notepad for taking notes. And always recycle paper rather than throwing it in the trash.

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