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THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Vol. LXX No.1
September-October 2014 Elul 5774—Tishrei/Heshvan 5775
THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
What does FHJC mean to you ?
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Shabbat candles and challah.
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ligh ng the candles and reci ng
the prayer as a family, and we
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Bat Mitzvah class has given me
a chance to fulfill a dream.” “My deepest friendships were
born at FHJC.” “FHJC is a community, a family,
a place to learn and find peace.”
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realize how important the shul is,
in good mes and bad.”
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
From the Rabbi’s Study Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik A Challenge for the New Year
The Jewish and academic calendar
years have very similar rhythms, par‐
cularly at their beginnings. The cool‐
er air of September is filled with a
sense of freshness, and we feel eager
to get started. Of course, the new
Jewish beginning is spiritually ground‐
ed—the two calendars are not iden ‐
cal—but both share the sense that
what is to follow, though grounded in
the past year, offers new and perhaps
exci ng possibili es.
termarried children, cousins, siblings… reflec ng the full range
of possibili es. Interfaith families are a growing reality in every
Jewish community—yes, less so in the Orthodox world, but
there too—and the longer we delay in responding to them in
some significant way, the greater the chance becomes that they
will be lost to us forever.
Our congrega on has been the recipient of a very generous
grant from UJA‐Federa on to help us explore the various ways
that we can work to become a more inclusive and welcoming
synagogue, and develop and implement those innova ons. As
this New Year unfolds, you may no ce these efforts in all areas
of synagogue life, from ritual policies in our services to what
As we prepare to begin the new Jew‐ happens in our religious schools, and everything in‐between.
ish year, our minds are obviously s ll preoccupied with all that
As we prepare to enter into this effort, I want to assure you that
has gone on in Israel this past summer. It has been, to under‐
I, the Hazzan, and all of our educa on professionals and lay
state the obvious, a painful few months, and the story of Opera‐
leadership, remain commi ed to the Halakhic integrity of our
on Defensive Edge is far from over. The long‐term challenge of
synagogue, which is the undergirding of its greatness. We have
reaching a sustainable state of peace and calm in southern Israel
no inten on whatsoever of abandoning our Halakhic mooring.
remains a vexing problem for Israel, and therefore for us as well.
But we are, as one, commi ed to pushing the envelope to the
But at the same me, we here in the US have challenges of our greatest degree possible in order to keep our interfaith families
own that we cannot afford to ignore. Although it might not be connected to our synagogue and to the Jewish community. The
the first thing that comes to your mind, I—and my colleagues on road ahead is filled with unknowns—these are uncharted waters
the professional staff—are convinced that none of them is more for us—but we are commi ed to going there, and convinced
compelling than responding though ully and effec vely to the that it is what we should be doing.
interfaith families that are increasingly a part of all of our com‐
As the New Year begins, please know that, up front, we appreci‐
muni es.
ate your help, and hope you will work with us to make this new
The “tradi onal” approach to dealing with interfaith families, ini a ve successful. And, of course, please allow me to wish
including in our own congrega on, has been to hold them at you and your loved ones a year that will be blessed with good
arm’s length. A er all, men and women who “marry out” of the health, happiness, and peace for all of us, and for Israel.
Jewish community have consciously flaunted one of the most
sacred norms of the Jewish world, right? How can we convince
our children and grandchildren that “marrying out” has serious
consequences if those who have already done so are welcomed
Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik
warmly by us, and with no consequences?
I understand the ques on, and I would be less than honest if I
were not to admit that I share the concern. But all of us who
work in this field have learned that turning our backs on the
interfaith families among us is a losing strategy, both in the
short run and in the long term as well. And what we are slowly
discovering is that most of us—our own synagogue community
very much included, and my extended family as well—have in‐
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Abrams (Vice President), Ilana Altman (Vice President), Sharon Matzner (Vice President), Judy Zipkowitz (Vice President), William Re‐
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum Notes from the Hazzan As the summer is nearly over and we
are preparing for the coming of the
new school year and the High Holi‐
days, I must confess that I have never
had as difficult a me as this in
wri ng an ar cle for a Synagogue
Bulle n. Every me I sit down at the
computer, I cannot get my mind away
from the chaos raging in the world;
ranging from the tragedy of blood‐
shed in Israel, to the conflict between
those suppor ng Israel’s ac ons and
those condemning her ac ons, to the reality of growing an ‐
Israel and an ‐Semi c acts throughout many European coun‐
tries, to the growing number of rallies in ci es in our own coun‐
try, and the list goes on and on. Yet, when I finally decided that I
would try to put this all aside and write something upli ing in
The President’s Pen Tradi onally the
President’s first
column of the
year is one of
introspec on and
review. As I write
this, I have only
been President
for two months, so I was wondering what I
could draw on with only two months of
experiences. The answer is that there is a
great deal to draw on. The first two
months of any venture in general will be
unique because it is the first two months.
Being President of a shul, especially The
Forest Hills Jewish Center, is par cularly
unique.
When it became public knowledge that I
was the next President, people came over
to me and asked “Are you prepared?” Any
sane man would say no. Ready yes, pre‐
pared no. I had a good idea of what the
job entailed, and I knew it would be a chal‐
lenge, and I hoped that I would do jus ce
to the trust that people placed in me. But
prepared? Not likely.
A er taking office, what surprised me was
the difference between the job of Presi‐
dent and being President. I am quite used
to being in the seat where the “buck
stops,” as well as being the person that
everyone in the room turns to for difficult
decisions. That wasn’t the uniqueness. The
an cipa on of the New Year, I was overwhelmed by the news of
Robin Williams' death. Like many of you, I was in awe of his
amazing talents and excep onal comedic gi s, and found his
crea vity and ar stry to be beyond words. But his death is some‐
thing that requires words because the real tragedy is that we as
a society have s ll not come to fully appreciate mental illness as
just that. It is an illness as serious and deadly as cancer or heart
disease, and it is all around us. We need to learn to be more sup‐
por ve of those in need and even more loving of those who feel
so alone. As we prepare for the New Year, we must rededicate
ourselves to fostering the warmth and strength in community
that will con nue to make others feel more at home here in our
shul and truly welcomed into the fabric of the Forest Hills Jewish
Center.
With best wishes for a peaceful year for all.
B’Shalom uv’shira,
Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum
uniqueness was in the difference between
the percep on of how we see ourselves,
The Forest Hills Jewish Center, and how
the world sees us. A er talking to people
as “The President of The Forest Hills Jew‐
ish Center,” as well as a ending services
at other shuls, I have come to realize what
an amazing community we have here. In
addi on to a dedicated, knowledgeable
clergy and hardworking professional staff,
we have a base of concerned, dedicated
and knowledgeable membership. On any
given Shabbat we could easily put togeth‐
er an en re service, including sermon, led
by the membership. For the lack of a
be er term, we are regularly steeped in an
aura of love for Judaica, dedica on, dili‐
gence and thirst for knowledge.
Now I am the first to acknowledge we
have serious problems, something that of
necessity I understand be er than most.
We face daily challenges which are fiscal,
demographic and just plain prac cal. But
we also have something very good, some‐
thing worth nurturing and worth figh ng
for. So I’m going to break with tradi on a
bit. Rather than asking you to perform
more mitzvot than last year, I’m going to
ask you to recognize and appreciate what
we have and help preserve and improve it.
Spend one more morning in shul. A end
one more class. Suggest one more idea. Be
a li le more ac ve. Be part of the success
that we have all built. Just be part of it,
and that will be the biggest single thing
you can do to improve on something that
adds quality to your life, your family and
your community.
But most important, have a happy, healthy
and safe New Year. I look forward to see‐
ing all of you during the Hagim and at least
one addi onal me during the year that
follows.
Jack Gostl, President, FHJC
Order Your Lulav and Etrog Your celebra on of Sukkot cannot be
complete without a Lulav and Etrog. To
help our members par cipate in this
wonderful tradi on, we are once again
taking orders.
Deluxe set $48/Standard set $36. Place
your order by September 29, 2014. We
can also order sukkot and schach mats.
Please contact Deborah Gregor at
dgregor@ jc.org for more informa on
or to place your order.
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Membership & Community Affairs GET INVOLVED SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Schedule of Services for the High Holidays I hope everyone’s summer has been enjoyable, so
far. The holidays are upon us (oy vey) and there is
something for everyone. ROSH HASHANAH: Wednesday Evening, Sept. 24, 6:30 PM
Thursday, Sept. 25, 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Friday, Sept. 26, 8:30 AM & 6:30 PM
 Once again, FHJC is offering the opportunity for you to create a way to
welcome the New Year by welcoming others into your home. If you
would like to invite an FHJC member to your holiday table who might
otherwise spend the holiday alone, please contact
Lenny Picker at lpicker613@gmail.com
KOL NIDRE AND YOM KIPPUR:
Friday, Oct. 3, 6:00 PM
Shabbat, Oct. 4, 9:00 AM
Tickets for Yom Kippur only
will be on sale Monday, September 29.
 Friday, September 19th is Chicken Soup Shabbat.
 Sunday, September 28th, 9am‐5pm, the FHJC is holding our third
annual U2WI (Used to Wear It) Clothing sale. Please contact Sara
Kaufman Greenberg at saramkaufman@gmail.com, for dona ons
and/ or volunteering opportuni es.
 Sunday, October 5th, all are welcome to join us as we decorate the
Sukkah from 9am—4pm.
 Sunday, October 12 , 10am—Noon, Join us in the Sukkah to welcome
new members.
th
 Thursday, October 16th, Simhat Torah Ice Cream party 5:30—7:30pm.
 Saturday, October 18th is a Siddur celebra on for our Religious School
children.
Please reach out to me if you have any comments or ques ons. Michael Abrams VP, Membership and Community SELIHOT SERVICES Motz’ei Shabbat
Saturday, September 20th PRE‐SELIHOT PROGRAM AT 8:30 PM SELIHOT SERVICES AT 10:00PM in the Estelle Feiner Crystal Room
Officia ng: Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik and Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum
The Selihot service inaugurates the
High Holiday season in the spirit of
introspec on and t’shuvah.
Please join us for this essen al,
beau ful and meaningful
opening of the High Holiday season.
Workshop and Colla on sponsored
by the Minyan Club. OFFICIATING AT ROSH HASHANAH and
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES in the RABBI BEN ZION BOKSER SANCTUARY Rabbi Gerald C. Skolnik
Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum
Ba’al Shaharit: Ba’al Teki’ah: Ma hew Beizer
Dr. Mar n Topol
Ba’al Musaf: Hazzan Henry Rosenblum
Ba’alei Keriah: 1st Day Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Rosh Hashanah
Rebekah Fassler
Nathaniel Korb
Yom Kippur Morning
Dr. Jonathan Mohrer
Yom Kippur Minha
Ira Beer
You are cordially invited
for a toast of good cheer
to the FHJC Sisterhood
and the coming New Year!
Cocktail and Hors d’oeuvres Party & Installa on of the 2014‐2015 Board Sunday, September 7, 2014
4:00 PM
The Estelle Feiner
Crystal Room
No couvert for paid‐up members;
guests and spouses $36.
R.S.V.P. to the Center Office
or sisterhood@ jc.org THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Religious School Reflec on Lynn Lancaster September
brings
with it the beginning
of
school,
Rosh
Hashanah and the
first signs of autumn.
Inevitably we try to
hold on to the last
wisps of summer.
This year summer
brought with it mourning for four mur‐
dered teens, three Jewish and one Arab,
and worry as Israel was a acked and went
to war. As adults it has been difficult to
understand the role of the media in re‐
por ng this war and to see how rapid‐
ly and virulently an ‐Semi sm rose to the
surface in so many parts of the world. It is
troubling, frightening and has reinforced
how important and close our rela onship
to Israel is and needs to be.
Israel is always front and center in the
culture and curriculum of our school. This
September we are more focused than ev‐
er. This will mean different things for
different age groups.
For our youngest students, we will work
harder than ever to connect our students
and their families to a vibrant modern
Israel. We are also working to make sure
that our teachers are prepared to respond
to our children’s ques ons and concerns,
should they arise, in an age‐appropriate
manner.
Our fi h‐ and sixth‐grade students will be
taking part in a new partnership with stu‐
dents in an Israeli school. Our students will
be working with an Israeli class on a
pla orm that is accessible in both English
and Hebrew. This partnership has been in
the works since last spring. We are sure
that sharing learning and experiences with
Israeli peers will bring richness and con‐
nec on to the students involved in both
American and Israeli classrooms.
Our high school students will be able to
hear first‐hand from one of their peers
what being in Eastern Europe and Israel
this summer was really like. Not CNN, not
the New York Times, but one of their own
whose summer on USY Pilgrimage includ‐
ed sirens and shelters as well as rich expe‐
riences and a great deal of fun. Their
teachers too will be ready to help them
struggle with some of the very difficult
reali es of this summer.
As we begin this year, we are looking for‐
ward to a new model for all of our FHJC
Youth as we merge the resources of our
youth and educa onal departments. Hav‐
ing, with great success, piloted this model
last year on a High School level, we are
excited to be incorpora ng what we
learned into programs for our younger
children. Using all of our resources we are
planning fun and meaningful programming
for all of our children. Everyone involved is
looking forward to programming that
melds the best of what we’ve had with
new and innova ve programs.
So, as September begins I look forward to
a school year rich with meaning, Jewish
learning and experiences and a growing
community. May 5775 be a year of peace.
Shanah Tovah from The Religious School.
News from Nursery School Susan Rosenbaum This summer, most
of us were glued to
the TV or internet,
watching the events
unfold in Israel, and
praying for the safe‐
ty of our Israeli
brethren. We wit‐
nessed true miracles
in that there was
limited casualty and property damage to
Israelis, although rockets were raining
upon them. If anything, the unity and soli‐
darity of Jews around the world has given
us hope, strength, and longing for God’s
protec on.
Nursery School, feel it is important to em‐
phasize and model mitzvot as well. Our
staff teaches the children about mitzvot by
modeling “Jewish” behavior. For example,
when a spill might occur, the teacher will
o en help and show how to clean up,
modeling the type of behavior we want
them to learn. Soon they are offering to
help one another without being asked.
The children feel proud about helping a
friend in need. As these instances occur,
we recognize them verbally, by com‐
men ng on their kind gestures.
We infuse our curriculum with Jewish val‐
ues. It is our hope that upon the children
witnessing teachers and parents doing
Shortly, we will usher in the Hebrew mitzvot at home and in school, that they
month of Elul, a month that gives Jews the will build a strong Jewish founda on.
opportunity for introspec on and prepara‐
The New Year offers a host of related mitz‐
on for the new year. God gave us the
vot and rituals, which you and your child
opportunity for self‐examina on to im‐
can par cipate in:
prove ourselves and to elevate our spiritu‐
FHJC has a special family service.
ality. Doing mitzvot (commandments) and
Please come and bring your child. If it
good deeds brings one to spiritual perfec‐
is important to you, it will become
on. Doing mitzvot at home allows your
important to them.
child to witness first‐hand how a Jew
should conduct him/herself. We, at the
Listening to the sounds of the shofar.
Ea ng apples dipped in honey.
Extending New Year wishes to friends
and family.
Our goal in the classroom is to familiarize
children with Jewish values, rituals, and
beliefs. In so doing, they are trying out
new rules, thus recognizing how their ac‐
ons can impact others for the good. As a
result, they feel pride in themselves, cre‐
a ng inherent posi ve reinforcement, and
encouraging them to keep up the good
work. Hopefully, actually teaching these
concepts to children ensures that the lega‐
cy of Jewish values is perpetuated in the
next genera on.
It is my hope that in the merit of doing all
these mitzvot, good deeds, and caring for
our brethren, we will merit a peaceful and
joyous New Year. Most importantly, hav‐
ing your children par cipate will bring you
unlimited joy and nachat.
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Sisterhood As we welcome the New this summer’s presenta on by Sandra Glotzer on Breast Cancer.
Year, we also welcome a few
November is Jewish Book Month. Please join us on Thursday
changes to Sisterhood and
November 6 for our discussion of One More River by Mary Glick‐
many upcoming programs.
man. We will be led by Robin Skolnik. This program always
We would like to thank An‐ promises a lively discussion.
ise Parnes for her dedica on
Also save November 16 on your calendars and join us for the
and service to the Sister‐
annual Torah Fund Event. More informa on will follow.
hood Board. Anise served as
president for the past four Randi Zwick Marks & Judy Gostl
years. She has stepped down in order to accept a posi on on the
BQLI Regional Board. Congratula ons to Anise and we wish her
luck in her new endeavor.
Are you a young woman On Sunday, September 7 at 4:00PM, we will be holding our Sis‐
terhood Paid‐up Membership Cocktail Party and Installa on.
Thank you in advance to Robin Skolnik for installing the new
Sisterhood Board and Hal Berkowitz for tending bar at this
event. This event is free with payment of dues.
Looking ahead, please join the Sisterhood and Men’s Club as we
decorate the Center’s Sukkah on October 5 through October 7.
This is a great opportunity for you and your children to meet
new people, and spend me with friends while helping to deco‐
rate the sukkah. All are welcome.
Save Wednesday, October 22, when there will be a follow‐up to
looking for: Friendship and camaraderie with women around your age?
Support and encouragement? Jewish study on your level?
Opportuni es to help others? Leadership skills?
Work‐life balance? Fun?
FHJC is star ng its own chapter of Z’havah, a Sisterhood group
for women in their 20s to 40s who are looking for a Jewish
forum to share common interests and ideas.
For more informa on,
please contact Rebecca Shualy at jczhavah@gmail.com
Men’s Club The Men's Club Board hopes everyone had a peaceful and relax‐ well, bring any electronic items and ba eries that you would like
ing summer. The Board wishes our FHJC Community a Shanah to get out of your house or apartment. Men's Club, with Andy
Hevesi's office, has scheduled the 2nd recycling program for
Tovah, a sweet, peaceful, happy and healthy New Year.
electronic devices.
As Men's Club starts the New Year, we are restructuring the
club. One of the changes this year is dues. We are not charging Wellness is on our minds, and on Sunday November 9th at 11:00
dues this year! Instead, we are asking that all men 18 and older AM, Men's Club will be sponsoring a Wellness Program for all at
join Men's Club by making a dona on to the FHJC Men's Club. FHJC. Leading cardiologist Dvorah Holtzman from Lenox Hill
We are sugges ng anywhere from $18 to $36. If you can't afford Hospital's Department of Cardiology will present "Screening and
to make this contribu on, we are asking for $11, which will help Preven on of Coronary Artery Disease." Watch for more details
us cover our dues to the na onal organiza on. This contribu on coming soon!
will allow you to be come a member this year and a end events
Other future events include Coffee House, World Wide Wrap,
at either no charge or at the member price. Of course, our
and, in March, Bud Harrelson!
events are open to all, but men who are not members would pay
These are just some of the events already on the calendar. In
any admission fees.
addi on we are working on a second wellness event in the
FHJC Men's Club is planning monthly mee ngs either at FHJC or
spring, a movie night of short films—including one by our own
in a restaurant. Our kick‐off mee ng is Wednesday, Sept. 10,
Keith Chernin. So, as you can see we are building a Men's Club
following the 7:30pm minyan. Our guest speaker is FHJC's own
for everyone. If you have an idea for a program please contact
Jonathan Vick, speaking about his work with the ADL. Pizza and
Hal Berkowitz, Vice President of Programming, and we will try
beverages will be served, and the Men's Club member cost for
and put it on the Men's Club calendar.
this event is $5 and $12 for non‐members.
Bob Koenigsberg and Mark Weinbla , Co Presidents
Other scheduled events are a Sunday Night October 12, Barbe‐
Hal Berkowitz, Vice President of Programming
cue in the Sukkah with Scotch, Interna onal suds, and soda. Cost
Gary Weil, Ritual Chairman
for members will be $21; non‐members will be $30. This event is
David Zipkowitz, Chairman of Ritual Programming
open to anyone 18 and older, and limited to 70 people.
Dan Korb, Treasurer
Myron Baer, Vice President of Publicity
Also on the calendar are the Annual Bike Trip to Jim Thrope, PA,
on October 19. Not a biker? Not a problem! On October 19 as
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
FHJC MERCAZ COMMITTEE Good News for FHJC FHJC shines again in our support for Zionism and our Jewish State.
In light of our 40+% increase in our number of new MERCAZ mem‐
bers for the past fiscal year (July 1, 2013—June 30, 2014), we are
the winners of the Mercaz Apprecia on Program (MAP) award. The
prize will consist of $200 to be awarded to FHJC for a youth schol‐
arship to any of the Conserva ve Movement Israel trips or pro‐
grams, i.e. USY Pilgrimage, NATIV, Ramah Seminar, Schechter Day
School trips, etc.
Are you interested in helping to support Israel by being an
advocate for Israel? Would you like to learn about Israel
advocacy from a Conserva ve/Masor perspec ve? Please
save the date for this exci ng training seminar sponsored
by Mercaz‐USA with BQLI Region of Women’s League &
New York Metro Region of the Federa on of Jewish Men’s
We also s ll have a chance to win that El Al cket this year. For
anyone keeping score, we had a total of 175 members (translates
into 103 family units) this past year. With 40+% new members, this
is nothing to sneeze at, but building on this, with everyone's help,
we have nowhere to go but up as we strive for 200 units to win the
cket.
Here's to a produc ve year going forward! While we worry about
Israel's physical security, we have to do our share to help Israel to
be a Jewish state with religious pluralism, freedom and democracy
for all Jews and to support Israel related programs for Conserva ve
Judaism. For more info and to join / rejoin Mercaz for this fiscal
year (July 1, 2014—June 30, 2015), please check for materials on
tables in shul and/or go to www.mercazusa.org or speak to
Michael Abrams, Robyn Cimbol, Ruth Danis or Cindy Megiddo.
Sukkah Art Let’s make this year’s Sukkah
more decora ve than last
year!
You are invited to create a
Jewish‐themed piece of art
(or two!) which will be hung
in our FHJC Sukkah. Ar sts
of all ages are encouraged to create masterpieces no larger than
9” x12.” Please bring your finished art to the Center Office by
Thursday, September 28. Then, stop by and help us...
Decorate the Sukkah We’re looking for keen eyes, steady hands, and Center members
with a zeal to have a good me as we all come together to dress
up the FHJC Sukkah. We’ll be star ng Sunday morning, October 5, 9:00 AM and con nuing through Tuesday evening, October 7—but the big push will be Sunday.
We’ll have refreshments on hand for our dedicated workers, so
make some me to perform the mitzvah of decora ng the
Sukkah.
Sponsored by Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Nursery School and
Religious School Join us for Tashlikh, Sept 25
One of the me‐hallowed rituals of Rosh Hashanah is the
Tashlikh service. Near a body of flowing water, we symboli‐
cally cast off the burden of our sins by tossing pieces of
bread into the water and reci ng a few brief peniten al
prayers. In our community, Tashlikh is observed at Flushing
Meadows Park, right off Jewel
Avenue, in the late a ernoon
a er services on the first day
of Rosh Hashanah, Thursday,
September 25.
Please join with your fellow
Jews of Forest Hills in marking
this annual observance.
L’Shanah Tovah
U’Metukah!
Have a Happy and Sweet
New Year 5775
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Adult Educa on The Adult Education committee has been busy
planning for this year. We are bringing back old
favorites like the Shabbaton and the Scholar‐in‐
Residence, and working on new programs for all.
The following programs are set:
First, we want to announce the return of Rabbi Skolnik's Thursday Morning Talmud Class which
meets immediately after morning Minyan. Those
who have loved the class are invited to return
and those who have never studied Talmud but
would like to are invited to join. The class will be
meeting in Rabbi Skolnik's Study on September 4,
11 & 18. After the first three classes, there will be
a break for the High Holidays with class resuming
on October 23.
Deconstructing the Experience of Jewish Pray‐
er is Rabbi Skolnik's new Monday night class
which will be held after minyan at 8:00PM. He
describes the class as partly devoted to the spir‐
itual/experiential side as it has been understood
through the ages, and partly to the practical side
of prayer. The class will examine the Shabbat
morning service as well as weekday. This class will
meet on the following Monday nights: October
20, 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; and December
1, 8, and 15.
SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
It’s Back By Popular Demand! begin a er the High Holidays are over
on October 22.
The Shabbaton, which has had over 300 people
participating in each of the last two years, is
scheduled for the weekend of December 12 &
13. We are still looking for members with an
interesting topic to teach. Please contact the
committee if you or someone you know wishes
to be considered to be a part of this pop‐
ular annual program.
Also remember to save the weekend of February
6 & 7 for our annual Scholar‐in‐Residence. Rabbi Shai Held will be our scholar. Everyone was very
excited and inspired by Rabbi Held’s Bokser Lec‐
ture last year.
The Adult Education committee has always been
able to make the Shabbaton and the Scholar‐in‐
Residence program available to the entire con‐
gregation free‐of‐charge due to generous spon‐
sorship from a number of people who gave $250
or $500 each to cover the cost of large Kiddushes.
If you would like to be a sponsor this year, please
leave a message in the office or email one of us.
Hazzan Rosenblum will teach a class
on: The Less‐Well‐Known Trop: Can lla‐
on for the High Holidays and the Megil‐
lot. The chan ng of the Ha orah & To‐
rah sound familiar, but this class will fo‐
cus on the special trops for High Holidays
and the five megillot. Please join whether
you want to become skilled at chan ng
Judy Gostl judy.gostl@gmail.com
these trops or you just want to learn
Pearl Buitron peninaavigail@gmail.com
more about the musical sounds of our
Al Krieger
alkrieg@aol.com
tradi on. This class will meet on Wednes‐
days a er evening minyan. The class will
CHICKEN SOUP SHABBAT A program for young children and
their families.
Friday, September 19, 2014 Join us as we feed our bodies and our
souls. Greet Shabbat with Rabbi Skolnik
and Hazzan Rosenblum as they lead us in
a fun, family‐friendly musical Kabbalat
Shabbat. Join new friends and old for a
very different Shabbat meal—chicken
soup (or veggie broth) with all the fixings
and dessert.
Kabbalat Shabbat — 5:30 PM
Noshing — 6‐7 PM
Please RSVP to ssterman@ jc.org
by September 15, 2014.
There is no charge for this program
but reserva ons are required.
This program is designed for children ages 2‐8 and their families. Jeanine Mashihi, Chairperson
Wear The New Torah Fund Pin With Pride—Mishpachah / Family This year’s theme, Mishpachah, encourages us to recognize the diverse character of our families. It also
encourages our communi es to be pluralis c, welcoming and open‐hearted.
The Jewish family, in all its configura ons, is the solid system of roots that supports our Tree of Life. The
community lends its strength to each family and in turn draws renewed energy, wisdom and direc on from
its cherished members. These Jewish family bonds have an immeasurable impact when cul vated in each
new genera on.
Sisterhood’s support of the Torah Fund Campaign helps strengthen Conserva ve/Masor Judaism throughout the world and
enhances the Jewish community by recognizing and apprecia ng our diverse families.
Every Torah Fund dona on, in any amount, counts, and your contribu on will be 100% tax‐deduc ble. For more informa on
about how you may par cipate in this important Sisterhood fundraising effort, please contact Miriam Chait, Anise Parnes or Shirley
Rossman Zucker.
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
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On Yom Kippur (Saturday, October 4) and Shemini Atzeret (Thursday, October 16), as on all other designated holidays
when Yizkor is recited, Rabbi Skolnik will read the names of those inscribed in the Book of Remembrance.
Davora Abraham
Yakov Hassid Abraham
David Abrahams
Madeline Abrahams
Barney W. Adler
Henrie a K. Adler
Esther Anopolsky
Samuel Anapolsky
Arthur Ball
O o Josef Baruch
Berthold Bear
Lisa Bear
Mar n Bear
Toni Bear
Victoria Benghiat
Ida Benghiat
Edwin Berger
Sol Berley
Sydell Berley
Jean Roberta Biegelson
Evelyn Blum
Robert Blum
Abe Blumstein
Rabbi Baruch Micah Bokser
Kallia Bokser
Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser
Aaron Broder
Jennie Broder
Sylvia Broder
Milton Bruck
Ruth Bruck
Dora Butnick
Milton Butnick
Irving Cahn
Hugo N. Cahnman
Elaine Charap
Hyman Sid Citron
George DePinna
Marcia DePinna
Abram Dykerman
Alfred Dykerman
Erna Dykerman
Herman Dykerman
Ester Dylewski
Lola Eckstein
Helene Falik
Estelle Feiner
Sonia Gurewitz Fink
Abraham Obiedzinski Fink
Philip Fogelman
Rose Fogelman
Stella Frank
John Steven Fuchs
Josef Samuel Fuchs
Rosalie Fuchsberg
Meyer Fuchsberg
Dr. J. Savin Garber
Philip Garfield
Benedicto Geber
Marta Geber
Feiga Rosa Ginsburg
Albert Glazer
Cecelia Glazer
Clara Glazer
David Glazer
Gussie Glazer
Arnold Glick
Fannie Glick
Irving Glick
Max Glick
Ruth Rhoda Glick
Helen Goldenberg
Sherry Sue Goldenberg
Mar n Goldman
Lola Joy Goldman
Celia Goldman
Norman Peter Goldman
Abraham Goldsmith
Harold Goldsmith
Mary Goldsmith
Benjamin Goldstein
Dave Goldstein
Herb Goldstein
Ne e Goldstein
Rita Goldstein
Cantor Isaac Gorsky
Sylvia Gould
Ann Grossman
Gertrude B. Gruenberg
Jascha Gurewitz
Fred Hahn
Celia Haims
George Haims
Joseph Haupt
Celia F. Heiferman
Cookie Heiferman
(Esther Rose Signet)
Solomon G. Heiferman
Jean Claude Heilberg
Ray F. Heitner
Solomon Heitner
Anna Heller
Arthur Heller
Jesse Heller
Morris Heller
Albert Hirsch
Herta Hirsch
Sybil Hyman
Nathan Hyman
Eva Lea Jaari
Lochem Avichai Jaari
Julius D. Kahn
Kate Kahn
Frances Kalikow
Morris Kalikow
Nathaniel Saul Kane
Benjamin B. Katz
Haskel Katz
Helen F. Katz
Miriam Katz
Morris M. Katz
Fred E. Katzner
Gladys Kenner
Max Kenner
Herman Kingsley
Marion Kingsley
Sophie Kohn
Louis Kohn
Aaron Korn
Lillian Korn
Fortuna Kovalsky
Max Kovolick
Leo Kra
Adolph G. Kraus
Samuel Kravitz
Abraham Krumbein
Sarah Krumbein
Benjamin Krumholz
Henry Krumholz
Jack Krumholz
Mera Krumholz
Rose Krumholz
Philip Kule
Isidore Kulichefsky
Jennie Kulichefsky
Herbert Kupferberg
Cantor David Kusevitsky
Elaine Kusevitsky
Patricia Lily Kusevitsky
Harry B. Lader
Helen J. Lader
Murray Landau
Dorothy Lapin
Samuel Lapin
Edward Lehem
Fortuna Lehem
Marco Lehem
Palomba Lehem
Sol Lehem
Charles Leibler
Frieda Leibler
Abraham Lerner
Clara Lerner
Maurice Lerner
Joseph Lestz
Leon Levin
Charles Levy
Pearl Levy
Ludwig Loewenstein
Margaret Loewenstein
Dr. Jack London
Dr. Edward Mahlab
Suze e Mahlab
Lionel Malamed
Leopold Lipot Mayer
Rose Gu man Mayer
Theodore Mayer
Michael Mayorowitz
Gertrude Mayorowitz Lukacs
Harry Mesard
Lily R. Mesard
Chaskel Morgenstern
Irene Morgenstern
Carl J. Moskowitz
Charlo e Moskowitz
George Moss
Irving Moss
Jack Nelson
Ruth Nelson
Abraham Okun
Celia Okun
Theodore Okun
Harvey L. Perlstein
Jeanne S. Perlstein
Isidore Platkin
Shep Porter
Tauba Po k
Yefim Po k
Raphael Raphael
Irwin Reich
Stephen Reich
Feiga Reme er
Frank E. Riesenfeld
Sylvia Rolnick
Carolyn Rosenblum Lubin
Howard Rosenblum
Jonathan Rosenblum
Dr. Louis Rosenblum
Seymour Rosenthal
Sidney Roth
George Rozsa
Toni Pernitz Ruda
Sabina Safier
Simon A. Safier
Gladys Salup
Abraham Salzmann
Elizabeth Samuel
Siegfried Samuel
Irving Savitz
Ruth Savitz
Jack Schaeffer
Lillian Schaeffer
Leo Schain
Martha Schain
Harold Schantz
Elias Segal
Mildred Segal
Malvin Sevin
Albert Shaw
Anne e Silberman
Ruby Silberman
David Skolnik
Lillian Skolnik
Edward Skornicki
Natalie Skornicki
Mildred F. Smith
Deena Soloway
Joseph Stark
Katalin Stark
Pearl Strauss
Amy Lisa Sturm
Judith Susan Sturm
Ida Sumerfeld
Meyer Sumerfeld
Fred Theise
Leslie Ticker
Marvin Ticker
Max Troper
Jack Vogel
Bessie Walker
Ellen Bea Walker
Joseph Walker
Leon Walker
Marie M. Walker
Rose Walker
Jacob Wallach
Raoul Wallenberg
Stanley Weg
Alfred A. Weinberg
Selma Weinberg
Anna Weiner
Morris Weiner
Isidore Weinkselbaum
Jennie Weinkselbaum
Jerry Weinkselbaum
Walter Weintraub
Herbert Weiser
Milton Winograd
Estelle Zafran
Ira Zalbe
Harry Zielonka
If you are interested in
placing a name in the
Book of Remembrance,
or on a Memorial
Plaque, please contact
the Center Office,
718 263‐7000, or
lworthman@ jc.org.
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
September‐October S’machot—Mazal Tov! Michelle Donefer Bat Mitzvah September 7, 2014 Michelle is an 8th grade Honor Roll
student at Louis Armstrong Middle
School. She values her school’s spirit,
and couldn’t ask for a be er group of
friends! Her favorite subjects are
Math, Science, Chorus and Gym.
Michelle has a great passion for sports,
especially so ball, volleyball and run‐
ning. She enjoys par cipa ng in school clubs such as Boost and
the Green Team, hanging out with friends, cartooning, and be‐
ing outdoors. Michelle has been a ending FHJC since Nursery
school, and wants to thank her teachers. For her Hesed project,
she will bring notes of encouragement and teddy bears to sick
children. Michelle is happy to be reaching this milestone in her
life with the help of her Mom and Dad, her friends, and her
whole family.
Bre Biletsky Bar Mitzvah October 18, 2014 Bre is an eighth‐grade student at
Russell Sage JHS 190. His favorite sub‐
jects are science and ELA. Bre
a ends the FHJC Religious School and
has been a part of the FHJC family
since his “Mommy & Me” days. He has
made many great friends and memo‐
ries there. Bre is a huge sports fan
and loves to play and watch all sports,
with his favorite being baseball. His favorite teams are the
Mets, Jets, Rangers, and Knicks and he loves to go to a game
whenever possible. In his spare me, Bre also enjoys playing
video games and spending me with his family and friends.
Bre ’s mitzvah project is to raise money for the American Heart
Associa on in memory of his grandfather. Bre is looking for‐
ward to his special day and sharing it with everyone.
SAVE THE DATE—Grades 5-7
October 2nd
October 23rd
Nurit Yocheved Buitron Bat Mitzvah October 25, 2014 My name is Nurit Yocheved and I am
named a er my grandfather Noach, a
Holocaust survivor and his father, my
great‐grandfather, Yehoshuah. I am a
seventh‐grade student at Solomon
Schechter School of Queens where I
have been a student since Kindergar‐
ten. My favorite part of school is being
with my friends. This past summer I a ended camp at Queens
College where I conducted science experiments, par cipated in
making a movie and created my own video game. I also
sprained my finger playing basketball, but as my mother says, it
was worth it! I love my black & white pet rabbit that I named
Utopia who hops around and makes me laugh when she sneez‐
es. On Shabbat a ernoons, I love playing baseball and football
with my synagogue and neighborhood friends (some of whom
are reading Torah with me). My favorite part of my weekends
has been my lessons with Hazzan Henry‐‐‐which brings me here
today.
Hey, Performers!
Time to think about how you'll spend five
minutes on stage at this year's FHJC
Coffee House.
That's right, registra on forms will be
available at the beginning of October,
and the deadline is November 7.
Be ready!
FHJC Teens—8th‐12th Grade
Will you hit the mark?
Join us at Queens Archery
Open to all FHJC teens Sunday a ernoon September 21 Get ready for a great year!
Watch for details.
More details coming soon! THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
‫ה טובה‬‫לש‬
5775
Rabbi Gerald and Robin Skolnik, Hillel, Sharon, Dafna and Liav, Leora, Yoni and Calanit, Talya and Matan
Hazzan Henry R. Rosenblum and Susan Ticker, Leora, Jesse and Rena, Shira and Ari
Cantor Emeritus Erno and Anna Grosz, Michelle, Alan, Rachel, and Daniel, and
Diane, Max, and Rebecca, and Kenneth, Andrea, and Lauren
President Jack and Judy Gostl, Karoline and Theo, and Rachel
Execu ve Director Deborah and Jacob Gregor, Dan, Rachel and Miri
Early Childhood Director Susan and David Rosenbaum and family
Educa on Director Lynn and Bill Lancaster, Elana and Joseph
Office Manager Laurie and Roy Worthman, Michael and Courtney
THE ABRAMS FAMILY
PATRICIA ALTMAN & DEBRA AND RICHARD ALTMAN
MARILYN GERTZ‐ BALLABON & FAMILY
BARBARA & ALLISON BERNSTEIN
MR. & MRS. STANLEY H. BLUM & FAMILY
MR. AND MRS. ALAN BRAUNSHWEIGER & FAMILY
LOTTIE & HENRY BURGER
ROBYN, WILLIAM, MICHELLE & LAUREN CIMBOL
MYRA & SOL COHEN
MARLA, JORGE, DAVID & SAMSON CORNEJO
GEORGETTE & ANTHONY DANKNER AND FAMILY
ROLF, GINETTE & DEBBIE DAVID
RITA & SAUL DIAMOND & FAMILY
THE DOMROE FAMILY
SUSAN & TODD DUFFY & FAMILY
REBEKAH & NORMAN FASSLER
ALEX FEINGOLD
DIANE, LEONARD, MATTHEW, AMY, ELLA & LILY FOGELMAN
RUTH GOLDSCHMIDT & FAMILY
MARCIA & ELLIS HITTNER
MR. LOUIS A. JAARI, ZVI, YAEL & AVIVA
TEMMA & AL KINGSLEY
BARBARA AND JERRY KLIBANOFF AND FAMILY
CANDICE & CARL KOERNER & FAMILY
MARIAN & MARTIN KRASILOVSKY & FAMLIY
GERRI & DAVID KULE
BARBARA KUPFERBERG
RITA & MICHAEL LIEBERMAN & FAMILY
VALERIE & JACK LEIBLER & FAMILY
SUE & FRED LEVINE
FLORENCE LOTKER
TIKVA, ZAHAVA, HANNA, & DOROTHY MAHLAB
MR. & MRS. OSKAR MATZNER & FAMILY
ANITA & MURRAY MILLER
ROZ OKUN & FAMILY
ALYSSA, HOWARD, MADISON, HAILEY & MELISSA POLLACK
PAULINE, MARK, MELISSA, ROBBIE & ERICA RAPHAEL
MENA ROKHSAR & FAMILY
ARLENE SACKS
PAULINE & HAROLD SAND
GRACE SCHWARTZBERG
AUDREY LOU SEVIN
RUTH SHULIM
MABEL & JORGE STEINBERG
ELLEN & STANLEY STURM & FAMILY
LAURA & NORMAN VOGEL
SUSAN, ARNIE, JUSTIN, COURTNEY, SKYLER, GEOFFREY,
GLADYS, RUSSELL, CARLY & ZACHARY WEG
DEBRA & GARY WEIL, LAVEY, AARON & TSVI
CAROLE & ERWIN WEINBERG
MIRIAM WEINTRAUB
SHELLEY & JUSTIN WEINTRAUB, ASHLEY & ETHAN
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Schedule of Services
Save the Date
Luncheon in the Sukkah October 9th Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows:
Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM
Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM
Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM
Minha/Ma’ariv
Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM
Friday Kabbalat Shabbat…………………..……..….6:30 PM
Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown
Watch for details in the next
few weeks.
Teri Goffner, Event Chair
Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congrega on…………..……..10:00 AM ‐ Noon—Li le Synagogue
Kids Kongrega on…………………....10:30 AM ‐ 11:30 AM—Room M4
September 2014 / Elul 5774-Tishrei 5775
SUN
MON
1
6 Elul
TUE
2
7 Elul
WED
3
8 Elul
THU
4
FRI
9 Elul
5
SAT
10 Elul
Building Closed
Religious School
Begins (K‐8)
8
13 Elul
First Day
Nursery School
Talmud Class
Nursery School Parent
Orienta on
Yarncra
7:15pm Ma’ariv
12 Elul
11 Elul
Parashat Ki Titzei
Labor Day
7
6
9
14 Elul
7:03pm Candle Ligh ng
10
15 Elul
11
16 Elul
12
17 Elul
13
18 Elul
Parashat Ki Tavo
Religious School
High School Begins
Hebrew Literature
Sisterhood Cocktail
Party & Installa ons
Yarncra
14
19 Elul
15
20 Elul
16
21 Elul
Men’s Club Mee ng
17
22 Elul
Rabbi’s Talmud Class
18
23 Elul
Rabbi Lecture Series
@FHJC
6:52pm Candle Ligh ng
19
24 Elul
Rabbi’s Talmud Class
Board of Trustees
21
26 Elul
22
27 Elul
23
28 Elul
High Holiday
Orienta on
Erev Rosh
Hashana
6:30pm CL
6:30pm Services
FHJC Teens Program
4 Tishrei
Tzom Gedalia
Religious School
Closed
FH Street Fair
Used2Wear It Sale
29 Elul
No Nursery School
Hanukat Habayit
28
24
29
5 Tishrei
30
6 Tishrei
25
1 Tishrei
ROSH HASHANAH
25 Elul
Chicken Soup Shabbat
Parashat Nitzavim‐
Vayelch
6:40pm Candle Ligh ng
S’lichot & Program
Labor of Love
YAC/ Yarncra
20
26
2 Tishrei
ROSH HASHANAH
27
3 Tishrei
Parashat Haazinu
Shabbat Shuvah
Please refer to page 4
for Schedule of Services
7:31 pm CL
6:30pm Services
6:28pm Candle Ligh ng
*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY
FOLLOWING THE 7:30 PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Please try to a end the minyan on the nights you a end those events.
Thank you.
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SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
Schedule of Services
Unless otherwise indicated, our regular schedule of services is as follows:
Shaharit: Weekdays…………………...……….7:00 AM
Shabbat …………………………......9:00 AM
Sunday, and legal holidays…..8:20 AM
Minha/Ma’ariv
Weekdays…………………………………………………...7:30 PM
Friday Kabbalat Shabbat………………..……..See schedule
Saturday night, Sunday, and legal holidays….Sundown
Schedule of Children’s Services Junior Congrega on…………..……..10:00 AM ‐ Noon—Li le Synagogue
Kids Kongrega on…………………....10:30 AM ‐ 11:30 AM—Room M4
Congrega onal Kiddush Hosts
October 9—Tikva, Zahava, Hanna and
Dorothy are sponsoring the Kiddush in
memory of their beloved parents,
Dr. Edward and Suze e Mahlab
October 18—Sponsored by Michele
and Charles Biletsky in honor of the
Bar Mitzvah of their son, Bre
October 25— Sponsored by Aryeh and
Pearl Buitron in honor of the
Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Nurit
October 2014 / Tishrei-Heshvan 5775
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
1
7 Tishrei
THU
2
8 Tishrei
*ALL WEEKDAY EVENING EVENTS AND CLASSES
ARE HELD IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE 7:30
PM MINYAN, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Please try to a end the minyan on the nights you
a end those events. Thank you.
5
11 Tishrei
Sukkah Decora ng
6
12 Tishrei
Sukkah Decora ng
7
13 Tishrei
Kadima
8
14 Tishrei
No Nursery School
Religious School
Closed
New Member
Welcome
Men’s Club Dinner
19
25 Tishrei
13
19 Tishrei
Columbus Day
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Nursery School
Breakfast
20
26 Tishrei
9 Tishrei
No Nursery School
9
15 Tishrei
No Nursery School
10
16 Tishrei
No Nursery School
16
22 Tishrei
No Nursery School
SHMINI ATZERET
EREV SIMHAT TORAH
Simhat Torah Ice
Cream
17
Religious School Dinner
5:59pm CL
6:00pm Services
7:00pm CL
7:00pm Services
5:53pm Candle Ligh ng
5:50pm Kabbalat Shabbat
21
22
23
24
27 Tishrei
15
28 Tishrei
29 Tishrei
23 Tishrei
No Nursery School
SIMHAT TORAH
30 Tishrei
Rosh Hodesh Heshvan
Men’s Club Bike Trip
Kadima
Hazzan’s Trop Class
26
2 Heshvan
27
3 Heshvan
28
4 Heshvan
29
5 Heshvan
Rabbi’s Talmud Class 5:43pm Candle Ligh ng
30
6 Heshvan
31
7 Heshvan
Religious School/ PA
Breakfast
Queens Mitzvah Day
(FHJC Teens)
Rabbi’s Monday Class
Yarncra
11
17 Tishrei
Hebrew Literature
21 Tishrei
No Nursery School
Hoshana Rabbah
(6:15am Shacharit)
EREV SHMINI
ATZERET
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Nursery School
Breakfast
YOM KIPPUR
Yizkor Chol HaMoed Sukkot
6:05pm Candle Ligh ng
6:05pm Kabbalat Shabbat
20 Tishrei
10 Tishrei
SUKKOT II
SUKKOT I
7:10pm CL
7:10pm Services
14
4
6:16pm Candle Ligh ng
Sukkah Decora ng
6:10pm CL
6:10pm Services
18 Tishrei
Chol HaMoed Sukkot
3
SAT
KOL NIDRE
Please refer to page 4 for
Schedule of Services
EREV SUKKOT
12
FRI
Breast Cancer
Follow‐Up Session
Hazzan’s Trop Class
5:34pm Candle Ligh ng
Rabbi’s Talmud Class 5:35pm Kabbalat Shabbat
18
24 Tishrei
Parashat Bereishit
Bar Mitzvah of Bre Biletsky Rel. School Siddur
Ceremony
25
1 Heshvan
Parashat Noah
Rosh Hodesh
Heshvan
Bat Mitzvah of Nurit Buitron THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
PULPIT FUND Elaine and Carl David in honor of
the birth of Jill and Jon Mohrer’s granddaughter
Elaine and Carl David in honor of
B’nai Mitzvah class
Bonnie and Keith Chernin in honor
of Debby and Mike Seiden and Ruth Danis on the birth of their grandson
and great‐grandson
Julius and Lucy Ross in honor of the
marriage of Susan and Arnold Weg’s
son, Russell to Carly Freiman Roz Okun in honor of the Bat Mitz‐
vah of Lillian Regen
Roz Okun in honor of the Bat Mitz‐
vah of Myra Hackel
Roz Okun in honor of the Bat Mitz‐
vah of Alyse Koenigsberg
Roz Okun in honor of the Bat Mitz‐
vah of Kim Trigoboff
Roz Okun in honor of the Bat Mitz‐
vah of Regina Geber
Susie Spodek, Michael Turner and Family in honor of Rebecca Feld‐
man’s Bat Mitzvah
Susie Spodek, Michael Turner and Family in honor of Sam Leifer’s Bar
Mitzvah
Terry and Ira Goldstein in honor of
Shirley Rossman Zucker being hon‐
ored as “Woman of Achievement”
Carol and Frank New in honor of
Shirley Rossman Zucker being hon‐
ored as “Woman of Achievement”
Louis A. Jaari in honor of Shirley Rossman Zucker being honored as
“Woman of Achievement”
Esther Feldman in gra tude to Mar‐
n Topol for honors received
Rita and Saul Diamond in gra tude
to Mar n Topol and Norman Gursen
for honors received.
Susan and Arnold Weg in gra tude
to Norman Gursen for honors re‐
ceived
Susan and Arnold Weg in gra tude
to Judy Beizer for honors received
Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky in
gra tude to Judy Beizer, Norman Gursen and Mar n Topol for hon‐
ors received
Mar n R. Krasilovsky in gra tude
to Judy Beizer, Norman Gursen and Mar n Topol for honors received
Marian and Mar n Krasilovsky on
the occasion of Carol and Norman Gu man’s 50th anniversary
Roz Feuer in gra tude to Rabbi Skolnik for his prayers, good wish‐
es, and love
Miriam and Morris Chait in gra ‐
tude to Monica and Ezra Lagnado for their kindness
Melanie and Mar n Topol in gra ‐
tude to Dr. Jay Luger for his fasci‐
na ng tour of some “lesser known”
places
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Melanie and Mar n Topol in gra ‐
tude to Zita and Jay Luger for their
kindness and friendship
Barbara Kupferberg in honor of
Esther Feldman’s special birthday
Barbara Kupferberg in honor of
Dorrie and Hal Berkowitz’s 40th
anniversary
Barbara Kupferberg in honor of the
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Celia Harary in honor of Louis Jaari on the engagement of his grand‐
daughter, Yael Jaari to Oren Nagler Celia Harary in honor of the B’nai
Mitzvah class
Bonnie and Keith Chernin in honor
of the marriage of Louis Jaari’s granddaughter
Louis A. Jaari in honor of Marshall Nisselbaum’s Bar Mitzvah
Louis A. Jaari in honor of Joe Fox comple ng his term of office as
President of FHJC: May Hashem
bless you to con nue with great
success in all your endeavors, and so
to your first lady too.
Louis A. Jaari in gra tude to Judy Beizer and the Ritual Commi ee for
honors received on Shavuot
Louis A. Jaari in gra tude to Nor‐
man Gursen for honors received for
the 5th yahrzeit of his dear wife, Eva Jaari
Louis A. Jaari in gra tude to Nor‐
man Gursen and Dr. Mar n Topol for honors received by Yael Jaari and Oren Nagler
Louis A. Jaari in gra tude to Rabbi Skolnik for introducing Yael Jaari and Oren Nagler to our FHJC Com‐
munity
Louis A. Jaari in gra tude to Hazzan Henry Rosenblum for calling Oren Nagler B’Kol Ram to ascend to the
Torah
Louis A. Jaari in gra tude to the
Ritual Commi ee for honors ex‐
tended to the en re Jaari Family
Barbara Kupferberg for the full and
speedy recovery of Roz Feuer
Louis A. Jaari in memory of his be‐
loved wife, Eva Lea Jaari (yahrzeit) Louis A. Jaari in memory of his
brother, David Moskowitz (yahrzeit)
Louis A. Jaari in memory of Sara and Shlomo Grunbaum, parents of
Eva Grunbaum Jaari (yahrzeit)
Louis A. Jaari in memory of his
brother Eugene Moskowitz
Louis A. Jaari in memory of Chaya and Abraham Moskowitz
Louis A. Jaari in memory of Frida and Samuel Winkler and their chil‐
dren
The following people have made
dona ons to the Pulpit Fund in
memory of Lili Weisberger, beloved
mother of Deborah Gregor:
SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER 2014
Refuah Shelemah
‫רפואה שלמה‬
a full and speedy recovery to
Rolf David and Walter Lauchheimer
Mazal Tov
‫מזל טוב‬
…to those in our Center family who are celebra ng a simha:
to Rabbi & Robin Skolnik on the birth of their
granddaughter, Calanit Batya
to Bracha & Yves Behar on the birth of their twin grandsons
to Nora Mandel & Harold Shultz on the birth of
their grandson, Ravi
to Reuven and Brocha Fenton on the birth of their son, Daniel
to Michele & Charles Biletsky on the Bar Mitzvah
of their son, Bre
to Pearl & Aryeh Buitron on the Bat Mitzvah
of their daughter, Nurit
to Susan & Alan Kirschner on the upcoming marriage of their son,
Jason to Yonah Ringlestein
to Allan Donefer & Mitzi Cohen on the Bat Mitzvah
of their daughter, Michelle
Hamakom Y’nahem
‫ המקום ינחם‬ ...may God grant comfort and consola on to those who have
lost a loved one:
to Phyllis Mozes on the loss of her dear mother, Miriam Cushing
to Mindy Weinbla on the loss of her dear sister, Miriam Rappaport
to Marcy Mirkin on the loss of her dear mother, Florence Mirkin
to Judy Beizer on the loss of her dear father, Rudy Oppenheim
to Alyce Koenigsberg on the loss of her dear father, Hy Cohen
to Jason Dunkel on the loss of his dear father, Steven Dunkel
to Denise Birbach on the loss of her dear father, Jack Goldman
We mourn the loss of our dear Center Members and friends
Jean Biegelson and Robert Schwartz
May their memories be for a blessing.
Louis A. Jaari Irene and Ron Sternberg Bonnie and Keith Chernin Ruth Shulim Susie Spodek and Michael Turner in
memory of Bella Schrag
Fran and Zev Spiro in memory of
Bob Schwartz, husband of Eliza‐
beth, father of Daniel and AJ
Randi Jacoby, Jason Epstein, and Jordan Epstein in memory of Jean Beigelson Diane and David Biegelson in
memory of Jean Biegelson Lo e & Henry Burger in memory of
Denise Birbach’s father, Jack Gold‐
man The following people have made
dona ons to the Pulpit Fund in
memory of Rudy Oppenheim, be‐
loved father of Judy Beizer:
Debbie and Jeff Bochner and Family Gail Port Tikva, Zahava, Hanna and Doro‐
thy Mahlab Joanne and Haskell Klaristenfeld The Wagners Daralynn, Jim, Zachary and Sasha Robin and Glenn Rothbort Fran and Zev Spiro Rhona & Myron Yolkut Ruth Baran‐Gerold & Sam Gerold YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND Bonnie and Keith Chernin in honor
of Shanna Segal for being recog‐
nized as “Volunteer of the Year”
Regina Geber in honor of Sam Leifer’s Bar Mitzvah
Pauline, Mark, Melissa, Robbie & Erica Raphael in memory of Judy Beizer's father, Rudy Oppenheim
Pauline, Mark, Melissa, Robbie &
Erica Raphael in memory of Denise Birbach's father Jack Goldman
Elaine and Jerome Nisselbaum in
honor of Marshall Nisselbaum’s Bar
Mitzvah
THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
Elaine and Bruce Gerstein in honor
of the Bat Mitzvah of Lillian Regen
Judy and David Zipkowitz in honor
of the Bat Mitzvah of Lillian Regen Judy and David Zipkowitz in honor
of the Bat Mitzvah of Alyse Koenigs‐
berg Carol and Howard Hankin in honor
of Barbara Klibanoff’s special birth‐
day
Pauline, Mark, Melissa, Robbie and Erica Raphael in honor of the auf
ruf and marriage of Susan and Ar‐
nold’s son, Russell to Carly Freiman
Pauline, Mark, Melissa, Robbie and Erica Raphael in honor of Jill and Jonathan Mohrer on the birth of
their granddaughter, Lily Jane Laura and Norman Vogel in honor
of Jill and Jonathan Mohrer on the
birth of their granddaughter, Lily Jane Laura and Norman Vogel in honor
of the Skolnik and Warren families
on the birth of Calanit Batya
Judy and David Zipkowitz in honor
of Fernando Koatz being honored
by United Synagogue of Conserva‐
ve Judaism METNY District as an
emerging leader
Tikva, Hanna, and Dorothy Mahlab in gra tude to Norman Gursen for
honors received
Bonnie and Keith Chernin in gra ‐
tude to Arlene Sacks for her kind‐
ness
Toby, Allie, Eddie, Zeke, and Isaac Silvera in honor of James Bass on
his gradua on
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Toby, Allie, Eddie, Zeke, and Isaac Silvera in honor of Marilyn and Eli Hertz on Maya’s engagement
Helaine, Andy, Jordan, James, and Isabel Bass in memory of Miriam Cushing, mother of Phyllis Mozes
Laura and Norman Vogel in
memory of Rudy Oppenheim, fa‐
ther of Judy Beizer
Ilana and Bill Altman in memory of
Rudy Oppenheim, father of Judy Beizer Marcia and Ellis Hi ner in memory
of Sydell and Howard Kane Paul Gordon in memory of Joyce Gordon Harriet, Linda and Ted Cohen in
memory of Jean Biegelson Louis A. Jaari in memory of his
mother, Joanna Moskowitz Katz,
Joanna bat Elke and Joseph Katz HaKohen
Linda and Alan Kahn in memory of
Malvina and Solomon Parnes
Barbara Kupferberg in memory of
KIDDUSH FUND Herbert Kupferberg
Barbara and Jerry Klibanoff in hon‐ Roz and Oskar Matzner in memory
or of Hal Berkowitz’s Bar Mitzvah‐ of Isaac and Gitel Matzner
mazal tov on this wonderful occa‐
Florence Lotker in memory of Carol sion
Siegel Lotker
Ted and Esther Feldman in gra ‐
Ruth Rosenzweig in loving memory
tude to Hal Berkowitz for his kind‐
of Mrs. Ana Feuer
ness and gentleness
Mena Braunshweiger in memory
Ted Feldman in gra tude to Hal of Alice Friedland
Mena Braunshweiger in memory
Berkowitz for his kindness and
of Jacob Friedland
gentleness
Mena Braunshweiger in memory
Ilse Seitenbach in memory of her
of Dr. Harry Friedland
beloved husband, Max, and sons,
Arlene Glotzer in memory of Frank Irwin and Ronnie
Eskin
Susan and Arnie Weg & Family in
JACK VOGEL FUND Elaine Vogel in memory of beloved memory of Joan Halper
husband, loving father and grandfa‐ Esther Feigenbaum in memory of
ther, Jack Vogel. We love you and
Lillian and Morris Rosenberg
miss you. (37th yahrzeit)
PRAYER BOOK FUND Barbara and Jerry Klibanoff in hon‐
BIBLE FUND Caring friends in memory of Rudy or of Carol and Norman Gu man’s Oppenheim, dear father of Judy 50th wedding anniversary
Joy Finkel and Family in gra tude
Beizer
to Rae Kerzner for her kindness
Pam, Stuart, and Rebecca Deutsch MAHZOR FUND Toby, Allie, Eddie, and Zeke Silvera Susan and & Arnie Weg & Family in in memory of Miriam Rappaport,
sister of Mindy Weinbla in honor of Isaac Silvera on his grad‐ honor of Carly and Russell Weg’s wedding
Evey Palat & Family in memory of
ua on
Toby, Allie, Eddie, Zeke, and Isaac Melanie and Allen Krieger in honor Judy Beizer's father, Rudy Oppen‐
heim
Silvera in honor of Zach Weg on his of their 49th wedding anniversary
Irene and Ron Sternberg in honor
Linda Welsh & Family in memory
gradua on
of Judy Beizer's father, Rudy Op‐
Toby, Allie, Eddie, Zeke, and Isaac of their 36th wedding anniversary
penheim Silvera in honor of Russell Weg on Drs. Ronnie Goodfriend Feldman his gradua on
and Philip Feldman in honor of their Gerri and David Kule in memory of
Toby, Allie, Eddie, Zeke, and Isaac children, Drs. Candace H. Feldman Rudy Oppenheim
Silvera in honor of Russell Weg on and Evan Macosko, and their
his marriage to Carly Freiman
grandchild, Nathaniel Feldman Toby, Allie, Eddie, Zeke, and Isaac Macosko Silvera in honor of the birth of Jill Roz Okun in honor of Hal and Jon Mohrer’s granddaughter
Berkowitz’s Bar Mitzvah
FHJC Sisterhood in gra tude to
Judy Beizer
Forgive us!
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checked and rechecked to the best of our ability for content,
dates, times, and spelling. We apologize in advance if any
errors should occur.
SEPTEMBER—OCTOBER
RITA BERGER FUND Julie Berger in memory of Rudy Oppenheim, father of Judy Beizer
LEAH WEINBERG FUND Erwin Weinberg in memory of Jean Biegelson
Carole and Erwin Weinberg in
memory of Edythe Siegel
Carole and Erwin Weinberg in
memory of Arnold Bresnick’s sister
Carole and Erwin Weinberg in
memory of Rudy Oppenheim, fa‐
ther of Judy Beizer
CANTOR’S MUSIC FUND Adult B’nai Mitzvah class in gra ‐
tude to Hazzan Henry Rosenblum for his knowledge and pa ence
Bonnie and Keith Chernin in gra ‐
tude to Hazzan Henry Rosenblum for his kindness
Regina Geber in memory of Hy Cohen, beloved father of Alyse Koenigsberg
POOL FUND Sybil Mailman in memory of Rudy Oppenheim, father of Judy Beizer
AG KRAUS FUND Bass Family in memory of Jack Goldman, father of Denise Birbach
PJ LIBRARY FUND FHJC Sisterhood wishing a refuah
sheleima to Roz Feuer
ESTELLE'S PLACE & NURSERY FUND
Roz Feuer in gra tude to all her
friends at FHJC‐ thank you for all
your caring and best wishes Our families would like to thank the FHJC community for all
the love and support expressed a er the loss of our father,
Rudy Oppenheim.
Thank you for your visits, cards, tributes, and meals.
Judy Beizer & Ellen Cordes
THE FOREST HILLS JEWISH CENTER
Postmaster: Send address changes to: Forest Hills Jewish Center Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser Square 106‐06 Queens Boulevard Forest Hills, NY 11375‐4248 Return Service Requested Kim F. Trigoboff
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