MAY, 2012/IYAR-SIVAN, 5772

Harrison AngoffBrett AscherAlyssa BaumDavid CutlerSarah FogelSamantha KuvinJenna LeviAriel MacArthur

Josh Kaplan Hannah Lind Jamie MischelJake Okinow Maya Peers-Nitzberg

Inside: Exciting News about Cantor Aronson’s 45 Years with Temple Sharey Tefi lo-Israel

Learn How You Can Participate in the Celebration

Celebrating Shavuot

Liann McCauleyAJ MischelNathaniel SchwammRebecca Stern-ShockTheo WalentinyJonah WilliamsNathaniel Wolf

Come Celebrate with our Hebrew High Graduates

Friday, May 4 at 7:30 P.M.

Anna Rappoport Josh Ringel Lindsay Shedlin Mollie Weisenfeld Jared Wishnow

And with our Confirmation ClassFriday, May 11 at 7:30 P.M.

Students of the Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School look forward to sharing

these special occasions with you and invite you to complete each evening with a special oneg shabbat.

Shavuot is a Hebrew word meaning “weeks” and refers to the Jewish festival marking the giving of

the Torah at Mount Sinai. Shavuot, like so many other Jewish holidays began as an ancient agricultural festival, marking the end of the spring barley harvest and the beginning of the summer wheat harvest. Shavuot was distinguished in ancient times by bringing crop offerings to the Temple in Jerusalem.

Shavuot, also known as the Festival of the Giving of the Torah, dates from biblical times, and helps to explain the holiday’s name, “Weeks.” The Torah tells us it took precisely forty-nine days for our ancestors to travel from Egypt to the foot of Mount Sinai (the same number of days as the Counting of the Omer ) where they were to receive the Torah. Thus, Leviticus 23:21 commands: “And you shall proclaim that day (the fiftieth day) to be a holy convocation!” The name Shavuot, “Weeks,” then symbolizes the completion of a seven-week journey.

Special customs on Shavuot are the reading of the Book of Ruth, which reminds us that we too can find a continual source of blessing in our tradition. Another tradition includes staying up all night to study Torah and Mishnah, a custom called Tikkun Leil Shavuot, which symbolizes our commitment to the Torah, and that we are always ready and awake to receive the Torah. Traditionally, dairy dishes are served on this holiday to symbolize the sweetness of the Torah, as well as the “land of milk and honey”.

ClergyRabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller, M.A.R.E.Rabbi Harvey S. Goldman, EmeritusRabbi Herbert Weiner, EmeritusCantor Theodore AronsonCantor Joan Finn

Lay LeadershipJay Rice, PresidentRob Ozer, VPJules Nissim, VPSue Wishnow, VPMax Weisenfeld, VPLisa Tilton-Levine, VPDavid Leit, VPWendy Ferber, VPJeff DuBowy, TreasurerLynne Crawford, Secretary

Leslie Y. Sporn, Executive DirectorCarol Paster, Preschool DirectorMindy Schreff, Religious School DirectorTracy Horwitz, LSW, Program DirectorBeth Sandweiss, MA, MSWJFS Social Worker at TSTISunny Seglin , Bulletin

Schedule of ServicesFriday, May 4Acherei Mot/KedoshimShabbat Service and Hebrew High Graduation, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, May 5Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashB’not Mitzvah of Jamie Betheil and Emma Katz, 10:15 A.M.Bat Mitzvah of Allison Goldberg, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, May 11EmorShabbat Service and Confi rmation Service, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, May 12Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashBar Mitzvah of Matthew Cohen, 10:30 A.M.

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Friday, May 18Behar-BechukotaiShabbat Service and Celebration of Cantor Aronson’s 45 Years with TSTI, 7:30 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, May 19Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet MidrashB’nai Mitzvah of Sophia Alexander and Daniel Cotler, 10:15 A.M.Bar Mitzvah of Todd Rosenberg, 10:30 A.M.

Friday, May 25BamidbarShabbat Service, 6:00 P.M.Bass Sanctuary Building

Saturday, May 26Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash

Sunday, May 27ShavuotYizkor Service and Lunch of Remembrance, 10:30 A.M.

Cantor Aronson is arranging a most wonderful trip to Israel as only he can. He invites you to share his vision and love of Israel by traveling with him from Decem-ber 19-31, 2012. Please call the temple offi ce for more information.

Volunteer for the TSTI Interfaith Food Pantry Soup Kitchen

On Saturday, March 3, TSTI kicked off our first serving at The Interfaith Food Pantry soup kitchen. A large and gener-ous group of TSTI members and friends provided a hot meal for many families in need.

TSTI will continue to organize the IFP soup kitchen located at The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in Orange on the first Saturday of each month. There are many ways to be involved: provide and serve food, serve food and clean up, only provide food, do it all, choose one. We welcome all participation. To volunteer or have questions, email us at tstisoupkitch-en@gmail.com The May soup kitchen is scheduled for May 5. Sign up early for Saturday, June 2.

Robin Greenberg & Beth Zelnick-KaufmanSoup Kitchen Coordinators

Renaissance’s second Passover Seder was held on April 7 at Georgio’s Restaurant in South Orange and was a most won-derful evening. We used a very special Haggadah courtesy of Muriel Fielo, who along with Alice Forman put the whole evening together. We all benefit from their hard work in arranging this most special evening..

Our final trip for the year will take place on Thursday, May 24. We will go by bus to the Jewish Museum in New York City as well as to the National Academy of Design. It will be a special day under the chairmanship of Bobbe Futterman and Bettye Green. Lunch will be on our own at the Jewish Museum. You will learn more about the day when you receive the “official” notice of this event.

Renaissance Group

Mimi Braun

Women’s Connection

Come join the next Women’s Connection event to see “Rated P for Parenthood” created by our own TSTI member, Sandy Rustin Fleischer, May 20 at 3pm. West Side Theatre, NYC. Tickets are $49.50 for orchestra seats. RSVP to lrainen1@gmail.com

Travel to Israel with Cantor Aronson

A Thought to Share

From the Rabbi’s Study

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The Hebrew Union College requires that all first year students live in Israel so that we can be surrounded

by Israeli culture, become conversant in Hebrew and live a full year’s cycle of the Jewish calendar. Jewish life in Israel is great! Each holiday is celebrated to its fullest and with the appropriate levels of joy or sorrow. It is almost effortless to live the Jewish rhythm of life while in Israel. Being Jewish just happens all around you. This is not the case for us as American Jews. We have to make a real effort to observe our Jewish holidays and work hard to be Jews.

This month we will observe Shavuot, the second of the three major festivals. Agriculturally, Shavuot commemorates the time when the first fruits were harvested and brought to the Ancient Temple in Jerusalem and so it is known as Hag ha-Bikkurim or the Festival of the First Fruits. Historically, Shavuot celebrates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai, and is also known as Hag Matan Torateinu or the Festival of the Giving of Our Torah. We count 7 full weeks from Passover to Shavuot, and so another name for Shavuot is the Festival of Weeks.

It is hard to remember to celebrate Shavuot. I would love to say that we will observe the holiday fully, by staying up all night studying Torah, reading the Book of Ruth together during the day and eat nothing but dairy to remind us that Israel is a land flowing with “milk and honey.” Maybe if we lived in Israel we would do this, but we don’t. So for this year, since my kids are still young, I have decided to start small. We will pick a Torah story from our PJ Library collection to read at bedtime. In the morning we will go to the supermarket and pick up canned fruit to be donated to the Interfaith Food Pantry of the Oranges. For dinner we will eat blintzes and eggs with ice cream for dessert. Is this the ideal way to celebrate this holiday? No. But hopefully it will create positive Jewish memories for my children so they understand that the celebration of Jewish holidays is important.

Being Jewish in America takes work. Sometimes we will be successful and sometimes…we will not. We can start small and build over time. If we don’t put in the effort, if we don’t celebrate the holidays, or pass on the customs and values of our people to the next generation, or we don’t live the cycle of Jewish life in some way, I worry that we will no longer be Jews. Join me in making the effort. How will you celebrate Shavuot this year?

With the arrival of May, change is in full swing here at temple. Two evenings celebrating Cantor Aronson are on the way. On Friday May 18, will will enjoy a special service honoring Cantor for his 45 years of service to TSTI. During the service we will hear from a number of Cantor’s colleagues and much, much more. Included in the service will be a first for TSTI as the space at the front of the sanctuary that now holds two bronze sculp-tures is transformed into multimedia screens honoring Cantor Aronson. The celebration continues on Saturday evening June 9th with a musical celebration. During the Saturday evening celebration we will hear from Cantor’s daughter Danit and son Noah, we will listen to some wonderful music and maybe, just maybe, we will have a bit of fun at our dear Cantor’s expense. :) I hope to see all of you at one or both of the celebrations and, in advance, thank you for your support of the Tribute Journal that honors him and helps TSTI continue its good work through this time of change.

As the infomercial says, “But wait . . . there’s more.”

On July 3, Cantor Rebecca Moses will become TSTI’s new Can-tor. You can read all about Cantor Moses on the temple website. What you will not be able to garner from the text is her warmth, her energy and her passion. That, however, is immediately ap-parent through her music or just a few minutes spent in con-versation with her. There is a reason why Cantor Moses was the unanimous choice of the Cantorial Search Committee and I believe you will come to the same conclusion within minutes of meeting her. Cantor Moses will begin her tenure at TSTI in July and will be on the bimah in the Gellis-Green Chapel throughout the summer. I encourage you to come to services (they will once again be held at 6pm each Friday) to worship, learn some new music from the Cantor and begin getting to know her. I assure you it will be time well spent. And come September we will have the honor of installing Cantor Moses as our new Cantor. As Jay Rice and I wrote in our email first informing all of you of the selection of Cantor Moses, we are indeed fortunate to have the talents and commitment of Cantors Moses, Finn and Aronson present in our TSTI community.

Yes, it is an exciting time filled with much change. And while change can present new challenges it also brings with it new energy, new creativity and new ideas. Change is a challenge but it is also quite good.

Mindy SchreffReligious School Director

Linda and Rudy Slucker

Religious School

The President’s Point of View

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Jay Rice, President

During the past year, I have been immersed in the challenge and excitement of becoming a part of the vibrant TSTI community, and

learning along with all of our students. There is a palpable energy our children bring to our building that I know is unique to TSTI. Early in March we had a visit from Terry Kaye, a Senior Editor at Behrman House, which is on the cutting edge of Jew-ish Education. After the visit she remarked “I came back to my colleagues excited at the terrific learning I saw taking place in your school. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to see meaningful Jewish education in action.”

I am thrilled that an outsider was able to capture the essence of what makes our school so special. We are blessed to have teachers who are not only passionate and dedicated, but also not afraid to try new things and embrace new ways of teaching that have lifelong affects. We are proud to be able to be able to provide every child with the tools they need to make the con-nection to Judaism that speaks to them. Our school year began on the 10th anniversary of the Septem-ber 11th attacks. We used that event to help our students look forward to making meaningful changes to the world. We built a “Promise Tree” where each student wrote about a small act of kindness they would perform during the year to make a difference in someone’s life. Our students have demonstrated that they take this promise seriously: in the bags of food even our smallest students haul out of the car with them for the food pantry, in the ways they welcome a new student to their class-room community, in the ways they work together to help each other learn and grow on a daily basis. We will end our year with reflections on how we all have grown. It is clear we have grown stronger as individuals, but even more importantly, our community is stronger and more alive than ever. I will miss you all and can’t wait until next fall!

Recently, a daughter of a Temple member applied to Birthright Israel, a special organization that provides free trips to Israel for Jews ages 18-26. I know many young adults who have experienced Birthright Israel and

described it as life-changing. All of our young adults should take advantage of this unique and special opportunity.

In this case, the daughter filled out the Birthright application and when she came to the question of religion, she wrote “atheist.” Birthright rejected her application because the program is limited to “Jews.”

I was intrigued by both the daughter’s answer and Birthright’s response, so I consulted our clergy. It turns out that regardless of whether one is Reform, Conservative or Orthodox, the daughter’s answer and Birthright’s response were . . . WRONG!

Both Jewish law and tradition define a “Jew” by either the circumstance of birth or the intentional decision to convert. One’s personal belief in the existence or non-existence of a deity is simply not relevant. The daughter and Birthright were in this case wrong because regardless of her personal belief, the daughter was Jewish.

I think this principle says a lot about our faith and culture and helps one understand what binds us together. The life of the ultra-orthodox may seem foreign to a Reform Jew and I am sure the opposite is true. Nevertheless, we come from a common culture and history. Certainly, it has been true for thousands of years that the enemies of the Jewish people see no difference in the Orthodox, Conservative or Reform.

As Reform Jews, we have every right to question and reject those aspects of more Orthodox Judaism. For example, we reject beliefs that discriminate against women or the gay and lesbian community. But that should not take away from the common bond that all Jews share and the recognition, that first and foremost, it is Jews who must come to the aid of other Jews.

COME TO THE MOVIESA Great Series offered by

the Adult Education Committee

Sunday, May 6 at 7:00pm“For My Father”

What happens when a young Palestinian finds himself in Tel Aviv for the weekend? He develops a special relationship with a young Israeli woman who is going through her own rebellion. Each learns from the other, and they show that maybe there is hope for co-existence. Free for temple members, but reserve your place by contacting thorwitz@tstinj.org.

Judaism and SuperstitionMonday, May 21 at 7:00pmInstructor: Rabbi Daniel CohenJudaism is rich in superstition and magic. From the Kabbalist to the bubbies, we are part of a tradition that embraces superstition, folklore and legends. We will look at some modern rituals and their origins as well as some lesser-known interesting examples of where superstition and magic have been found in Jewish history.

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The Iris Family

Carol PasterPreschool Director

Barbara Green

I attend the annual ECE-RJ (Early Childhood Educators for Reform Judaism) conference and typically read thoroughly my workshop choices months before the event in order to ensure that I have not been closed out

of a particular topic of interest. This year I hadn’t bothered to read any of the information as I knew there would be a scholar in residence for the entire conference, leaving me no options. Imagine my surprise on the plane ride to Boulder, Colorado when I realized that I’d be spending the entire conference focused on the toughest topic ever: myself. I would be exploring my spiritual self, my relationship to God, to MY God. Clearly, I wasn’t the only one unprepared for these very introspective days. There were those who are used to exploring this side of them, there were those who were literally moved to tears that anyone cared enough to ask what we thought, and there were those who hadn’t yet found a reason to believe in God.

I also had to face my personal challenge…don’t quite fit in anywhere…young in thought, but my body doesn’t want to keep up. Given a few choices for Shabbat afternoon: spa massage, yoga, food tasting, style consultant and mountain hiking.

So let’s go through the process together: I don’t do well with massages or yoga…too much sitting still and being quiet. I can do a food tasting on my own…do I look like I have a problem with that? While a style consultant would have been a big help, I’m sure, I just couldn’t see myself enjoying that process. I really was drawn to the challenge of the hike….I’d much rather be in the wilderness than the hotel. I’m a frustrated photographer. But the warning on the selection sheet stated that if you aren’t in good shape or not use to the altitude, to please refrain from registering. Well, now that’s a relative term. I’m not in great shape but I am training for a half marathon…I knew that if I didn’t at least try I would spend many days regretting my choice. What was the worst that would happen? I wouldn’t be able to keep up? I’m use to that. Not feel well due to the altitude? I could always go back down the mountain and wait…I can certainly entertain myself for an hour or 2---I have a camera and lots of patience.

We needed to sign a waiver--why? So I wouldn’t sue the hike leaders if I were to become injured along the way. Within the first 10 minutes 2 women dropped out…fearing I’d be next I kept drinking lots of water, remembered to breathe and to take it slow. I commented to the leader, known as the Adventure Rabbi, that the climb reminded me of childbirth -- the pain fades but the memory of the miracle remains so that you will repeat the event again.

At the top of the mountain, where the snowline began, Rabbi Jamie Korngold began a Shabbat service by saying ‘Let’s pray together’. What did she think I’d been doing the entire climb? “Oh, God, don’t let me fall. Oh, God, don’t let me die.”

It’s the voice. That beautiful, strong, magnificent voice. It’s also so much more than the voice. It’s the man, the music, the commitment to our TSTI community, to Israel, to our children, to his family. There is so much that makes up the man, Cantor Theodore Aronson.

The Green family has a special connection to Ted and his family. After all, it was Sam Green, President of Temple Sharey Tefilo in East Orange at the time, who hired a new, hip young Cantor with a guitar. Since that time, Ted has been bold in his choice of music, daring to bring musical innovation to the Shabbat service. Today much of what makes our service feel contemporary and fresh is due to our Cantor’s vision of what prayer can sound like. He loves nothing more than a new melody or a new interpretation of a song we are all familiar with. When he introduces something new, there is always a twinkle in his eye from up on the bimah. That said, he is tremendously cognizant of the role of traditional melodies and songs.

In casual conversation with Cantor Aronson, it is easy to hear how dedicated he is to our synagogue and Judaism. He has always had big dreams for our religious school, a vision to connect us here in the States with Israel, and big ideas for our community. He treats every life cycle event as sacred. It is an honor for him to preside at a wedding, bar or bat mitzvah or funeral, and we are honored to have him there. He teaches us to approach every day living as a Jew in an active way.

The Aronson family is one of love. They care deeply about each other. That love is extended to their many friends, near and far, and to our Temple family. We can all feel it.

As Cantor Aronson begins a new chapter in his career as Cantor Emeritus, Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel will continue to grow and prosper. Luckily for us, we have a strong foundation set for us by the man with the voice and vision for the future.

A Loving Tribute to Cantor Aronson

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Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel

Celebrates

Cantor Theodore Aronson45 years of continuous dedication to our congregation and community

as he becomes Cantor Emeritus

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You are cordially invited

One Wonderful Cantor, Two Special Events

Festive Musical Shabbat Service May 18 - 7:30 pm

Join us as we celebrate Cantor Aronson’s 45 years

of continuous dedication with a high energy,

festive, uplifting musical service followed by

an elaborate Oneg with artisanal desserts.

No RSVP Required.

Voices of Joy Simcha CelebrationJune 9 - 7:00 pm

A musical retrospective of Cantor Aronson’s career entwined with sumptuous food,

flowing wine, lively entertainment and dancing.

Join us in the heart of the Mediterranean. Share the sights, sounds, scents and tastes

that fuel Cantor Aronson’s passions, woven together from his 45 years at

Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel.

Couvert$90 per person

$75 per person (Senior 65 and older)$55 per person (Young Adults, 14-25 years old)

RSVP is required by May 7th Reply online at www.tsti.org/aronsontribute

or return the response form in your mailed invitation.

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Digital Commemorative Tribute JournalExpress your personal appreciation of Cantor Aronson by sponsoring an ad in our environmentally

responsible and “green” digital journal. The journal will be in digital form, rather than printed.

Funds raised through your generous support of the journal celebrating Cantor Aronson will be used to sustain the congregation’s annual commitment for Temple programs, services and staff.

Monies received over and above that essential commitment will be used to establish the Cantor Theodore Aronson Music Worship Fund.

The journal will be on view during the Voices of Joy Simcha Celebration on June 9 and will be available on the Temple website for later viewing.

Sponsor your ad online at www.tsti.org/aronsontribute today or return your journal subscription form in your mailed invitation.

Deadline for journal ads is May 7th.

Questions or further assistance, contact Leslie Sporn, Executive Director at (973) 763-4116 or by e-mail at lsporn@tstinj.org.

Payable over 3 years or less

Platinum - $18,000 - prominent digital journal page, 10 seats at the Simcha Celebration, Simcha Celebration DVD, journal DVD and print copy, tribute committee listing in all public materials

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Whole Note (full page) $500

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Voices of Tribute–Adults (name listing only) $75

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All in the Family Mazel tov to:

In Memoriam

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May their memories be for a blessing

Our B’nai Mitzvah

STISY

Jane and Dan Kagan on the engagement of their daughter, Samantha, to Max Greenky.

Leslie and Eric Sporn on the birth of a grandson, Noah Chase Fromberg. Parents are Eliza and Robert Fromberg.

Alice and Mel Prager on the birth of a grandson, Finn Alexander Prager. Parents are Kealy and David Prager.

LEE COLEMANFather of Lester Cohen

MYNNE ENGLANDERMother of

Ken Englander

MAX HERMANUncle of Michael Sachs

Jamie Aliyah BetheilMay 5, 2012Jamie is the daughter of Gregg and Karen Betheil, sister of Ellie Betheil, and grand-daughter of Paula Sigal and Charles and Judy BetheilMitzvah Project: Jamie collected toiletries and food items for the Bridges Foundation. She will also participate in a swim-a-thon to raise money for Bridges.

Emma Taylor KatzMay 5, 2012Emma is the daughter of Sheryl and Matt Katz, sister of Macy, and granddaughter of Sandy and Dennis Smith and Joyce Katz.Mitzvah Project: Emma took part in the Friendship Circle and visited weekly with a 9 year old boy with autism.

Allison Rachel GoldbergMay 5, 2012Allie is the daughter of Joanne and Danny Goldberg, sister of Spencer, and grand-daughter of Marcia and Bernard Pundyk and Marilyn Goldberg.Mitzvah Project: Allie works with pre-schoolers at the Carrina School. Instead of gifts, she is asking her guests to contribute money towards making a summer camp experience a reality for inner-city kids.

Matthew Richard CohenMay 12, 2012Matthew is the son of Andrea and Dan-iel Cohen, brother of Ali and Tara, and grandson of Estelle and David Feit and Zelda Ruchowitz.Mitzvah Project: Matthew helps to coach kids with challenges on the NJ Daredevils to play better hockey.

Todd Harris RosenbergMay 19, 2012Todd is the son of Rachel and Robert Rosenberg, brother of Jessica and Jake, and grandson of Barbara and Robert Levine, Su-san Rosenberg and Michael Rosenberg.Mitzvah Project: Todd is collecting old sneakers for the Max Cure Foundation to raise money to find a cure for pediatric cancer.

Daniel Davidsohn CotlerMay 19, 2012Daniel is the son of Belinda Davidsohn and Valerie Cotler, brother of Jonathan and Karen, and grandson of Barbara and Mar-tin Cotler and Shirley Davidsohn.Mitzvah Project: Daniel volunteers at the Livingston Community Center teaching and playing sports with children with mental and physical challenges.

Sophia Josette AlexanderMay 19, 2012Sophia is the daughter of Renee Leviton and Craig Alexander, sister of Marlo, and granddaughter of Martha and Theodore Leviton, Leslie and Barry Mandelbaum, and Razie and Steven Alexander.Mitzvah Project: Sophia has raised money for Friendship Circle, helps celebrate birthdays for children with disabilities and participates in their Junior Sports program.

Attention 8th-12th GradersCome see the Newark Bears face off against the Worcester Tornadoes

Sunday, May 20Meet at Temple at 11:30 amReturn at approximately 5:00 pm

For information or to register email thoritz@tstinj.org

TRIBUTESContributions in memory of loved ones and in

honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for your generous sup-port of Temple through various Temple Funds.

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TEMPLE FUND

IN MEMORY OFOrrin Devinsky’s mother Nancy & Greg Mendel

IN HONOR OFNoah Chase Fromberg, grandson of Leslie & Eric Sporn Jesse, Leslie & Ariel Bayer Helene & Jack Fersko Ellen & Jay Rice Trustees of TSTIPauline Pollack’s special birthday Dotty KleinJay Rice’s years of service to Temple Gary Dushkin

RABBI COHEN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OFMeryl Reiter Robin Maxwell & Charles Kligman

IN HONOR OFBar Mitzvah of Jack Niggli Patti & Steve ColemanNoah Chase Fromberg, grandson of Leslie & Eric Sporn Sue & David Wishnow

IN APPRECIATION Pam & Michael Frank

RABBI MILLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATION Leslie Kantor Gail & Michael Kanef

CANTOR FINN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATION Pam & Michael Frank Leslie Kantor Susan C.Blake

MELVILLE & ROSE BERLOW MUSIC FUND

IN MEMORY OFBetty, sister of Thelma Leff Doris & David RudnerNed Futterman family loss Matty & Dan Goldberg

IN APPRECIATIONCantor Finn Gail & Michael Kanef

PEARL & SAM GREEN PRESCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OFMilton Cohn, father of Sue Blake Beth Stein

IRIS FAMILY MATTERS FUND

IN HONOR OFNoah Chase Fromberg, grandson of Leslie & Eric Sporn Linda & Joel Scharf

HARRY LEVINE B’NAI MITZVAH FUND

IN HONOR OFBar Mitzvah of Aaron Bell Roslyn & Leon Fink

JOSH LITTMAN VIDEO FUND

IN HONOR OFLucas Xavier Ruck, grandson of Elly & Larry Silverstein Renaissance Group

POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH ENRICHMENT

IN APPRECIATIONSue Wishnow & Helene Sorin for Montrose Mansion Blues Steven Pomerantz

PRAYER BOOK FUND

IN MEMORY OFBetty Blum, mother of Linda Slucker Susan & Sandy KimmelJoy, friend of Bettye Green Matty & Dan Goldberg

LINDA & RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN HONOR OFBar Mitzvah of Daniel Kanef Melissa & Mark Robinson

SUSAN ACKERMAN SOMMER FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE

IN MEMORY OFLee Coleman, father of Lester Cohen Elliot Sommer & Sydne Marshall

WOMEN’S CONNECTION FUND FOR REFORM JEWISH SUMMERS

IN HONOR OFBat Mitzvah of Mollie Barnett Michelle Langsam

Philip AmsterdamRemembered byGail Amsterdam

Bain AntellRemembered byAdam Bain

Grace BaldiniRemembered byReginald Baldini

Lillian ProtzelRemembered byCary Bayer

Lillian ShermanRemembered byAnnette Berger

Abe MardyksRemembered byBonnie Brauner

James KofmanRemembered byDianne Chirls

Benjamin ChirlsRemembered byAllen Chirls

Helen BilgreiRemembered byDonna Cohen

Samuel ColemanRemembered bySteven Coleman

Emanuel YeskelRemembered byJane Decter

Katharine DuaneRemembered byDaniel Duane

Lawrence FelperRemembered byEverett Felper

Harvey FeigenbaumRemembered byLarry Feigenbaum

Minnie BrainenRemembered bySally Fortunato

Esther & Nathan GurlandRemembered byBobbe & Vernon Futterman

Julius GershonMary Matlosz

Remembered byMarianne Gershon

Evelyn BurmanRemembered byBarbara Glickman

Louis GoldbergRemembered byDaniel Goldberg

Herbert GoldbergRemembered byRobert Goldberg

Sarah GrandRemembered bySusan Grand

Judah GubbayRemembered byAlexis Gubbay

Clara AdelmannRemembered byWayne Hallard

Meta HayumRemembered byRobert Hayum

Herb IrisRemembered byMillicent Iris

Leon BlitzMichael Blitz

Remembered byBonnie Jaffe

Bernard ReiterRemembered byGlenn Reiter

Pauline HochmanCharles Lieberfarb

Remembered byArlene Rogoff

Lisa RosenRemembered byAllan Rosen

Morris MargulisRemembered bySelma Rosen

Joseph RosenbaumRemembered byEileen Roth

Frances RosenbloomRemembered byRisa Silverstein

Hannah RudnerRemembered byDavid Rudner

Tobey SafrisRemembered byMichael Safris

Terry SchneiderRemembered byCheryl Schneider

Daniel SchumanRemembered byLeonard Schuman

Alex SchwartzsteinRemembered byDoris Spector

Arthur SeglinRemembered byMark Seglin

Harold SpornRemembered byEric Sporn

Anita StaenbergRemembered byRichard & Toby Staenberg

Florence SternRemembered byHeidi Sussman

Morris WeinerRemembered byBarbara & David Stoller

Isaac StewartBetty StewartCharlotte Suss

Remembered byLisa & Ronald Suss

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