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of Jericho, Syosset, the North Shore and beyond.
New Member Shabbat
Friday, December 12, 2014
November 2014
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Cheshvan - Kislev 5775
Temple Or Elohim
Jericho, NY 11753
www.templeorelohim.com
Kristallnacht
Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 7 PM
Dinner - 6 PM, Shabbat Services - 7:30 PM
A fabulous evening is planned to welcome our new and returning
members on Friday, December 12, 2014, at 6:00 PM for our New
Member Shabbat. The premise of the evening is to have our
“old” congregants mix and mingle with our newest families.
Shabbat Evening Services follow the dinner at 7:30 PM.
The tables will be beautifully decorated and the dinner, catered
by Hasson Caterers, will feature a traditional chicken dinner with
potatoes, vegetables and salad. Of course, we will have chicken
fingers and tater tots for the children!
Deena Yaris, Rose Bruy and Laurel Fried from the Catering and
Membership committees will coordinate the evening’s dinner,
Shabbat Service and an outrageously delicious Oneg Shabbat.
Dinner costs: Adults - $20, Children under 13 - $12, Families of
four or more - $50 and New Members - see Dinner Invitation.
New Members must RSVP by December 1st to Rose at (516)
749-1958. All other congregants have until December 9th to
RSVP to the Temple Office (516) 433-9888 ext. 14.
Kristallnacht, refers to the “Night of Broken Glass” which
took place on November 9th and 10th, 1938. The date is
remembered to enlighten us about the horrors of the wave
of pogroms that took place in Germany, Austria and
Czechoslovakia during the time of the Nazis. Nazi youth
and members of the Nazi party raped and murdered
Jewish victims, looted their property and broke the
windows of their synagogues, homes and businesses.
At the service, new congregants will lead us in prayer, reading in
English and Hebrew and opening the ark. We hope to celebrate
many happy occasions together as our temple family grows.
Every year at this time, a solemn service is held at the
temple to commemorate this evening. Yahrzeit candles
are lit to remember the dead and special prayers are said
to mourn these individuals. This year, we are honored to
have Aaron Golub, as our guest speaker, who will speak to
us about his struggles to escape Nazi Germany and about
his book Kaddishiel – A Life Reborn.
Our First Progressive Dinner
For more information, please call the office at (516) 4339888 ext. 14 or e-mail office@templeorelohim.com
Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 6 PM
Sisterhood is proud to present our first annual Progressive Dinner
on Saturday November 15, 2014 at 6:00 PM. We are having this
event in November, although a Progressive Dinner is a Sukkot
tradition. During Sukkot, it is customary to go Sukkah hopping to
many friends’ homes to view and eat in their Sukkahs. Since
many of us do not put up Sukkahs anymore, this tradition has
evolved into the Progressive Dinner. A Progressive Dinner is
where attendees go to one home for hors d’oeuvres, another for
dinner and then all get together at a third home for dessert.
This year we are excited to announce that our event will start at
the home of TOE President Howie Pastolove for hors d’oeuvres
and cocktails followed by Dinner at a mystery host (you will
receive that name at the end of the cocktail party). Then we will
gather again at the home of Deena and Harvey Yaris for delicious
desserts. Please RSVP, as soon as possible, to Judy Kislik at
(516) 965-8353 or e-mail jnature@optonline.net.
Shopper’s Day Holiday Boutique
Sunday, December 7, 2014
11 AM to 4 PM
Chanukah begins at sundown on December 16th, so
bring your gift list to Temple Or Elohim’s annual
Sisterhood Shopper’s Day on Sunday, December 7th,
from 11 AM to 4 PM.
Enjoy an afternoon of shopping and fun! There will be
many new and returning vendors selling Judaica items,
baby items, spa gifts, jewelry, clothing and more.
Our Sisterhood Showcase/Judaica shop will be open
during Shopper’s Day and many other beautiful items
can also be purchased.
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Rabbi’s office hours are:
4 — 6 PM
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Temple Fax
(516) 681-6126
Rabbi Harvey Abramowitz
Marvin Antosofsky, Rabbi Emeritus
Cantor David Katz
Deborah Tract, Director of Education
Howard Pastolove, President
Nancy Marshall, Temple Administrator
Goldie Brandl, Temple Secretary
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Office Hours
18 Tobie Lane, Jericho, NY 11753
Temple Office
(516) 433-9888
5775
ext. 11
Cantor’s office hours are:
4 — 6 PM
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays
ext. 12
ext. 15
Director of Education’s office hours are:
1:00 — 6:30 PM
Mondays & Thursdays
2:00 — 8:30 PM
Tuesdays
If any of the above office hours are inconvenient,
please call to arrange an alternate meeting time.
ext. 13
ext. 14
Executive Committee
President.……………………………...……….….….Howard Pastolove
Vice President…………………………………………...…....Laurel Fried
Vice President……………….……………....…...…...Michael Wilner
Vice President………………………………….…….…...……Deena Yaris
Treasurer……...…………………………….…….........David Schwartz
Asst. Treasurer…….………………………………...….Roslind Vermut
Recording Secretary…….……………………...……......Gail Mayer
Immediate Past President.………….…….…....…Marc Wiener
Chairman of the Board………………………………..Bob Feinstein
Advisor to the President…………………….Susan Bloomberg
Yarmulkes
Do you need yarmulkes for your Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Wedding?
Satin 6-panel
Suede
Suede (with trim)
Embossed Suede
$21.00/dozen
$28.00/dozen
$32.50dozen
$34.00/dozen
$10 shipping and handling charge on all orders.
Gold or Silver imprint is free on orders of 5 dozen or more.
If more than one color is ordered, or if orders are
less than 5 dozen, there is an additional fee.
Please call Susan Bloomberg (516) 932-7112
Catering Information
Board of Trustees
Jill Karp
Tara Kass
Ronald Langman
Susan Levine
Neil Miller
Steven Finkelstein Mike Mogavero
Robin Grossman Donna Wolff
Larry Jacobs
Amy Adler
Susan Bloomberg
Jodi Breslin
Bob Feinstein
Jeff Feltman
Gilda Balesh
Sheila Zimmerman
Sisterhood
Co-Presidents
Artie Mayer
Men’s Club
President
Editorial Corner
We encourage our members to submit articles, photos
and simchas for us to include in future issues.
We also welcome suggestions for future articles/columns.
Please contact Gail Mayer at:
(516) 935-1626 or e-mail: shofar@templeorelohim.com
Rabbi Requests Information
We commemorate the lives of those we have loved and
lost. It is also appropriate to commemorate events in the
lives of those we love in the here-and-now.
I’d like to announce happy events in your lives: birthdays,
anniversaries and special occasions that bring joy to you.
Please forward all such information to rabbiha@aol.com
or contact the temple office at (516) 433-9888 ext. 11.
Our expanded and redecorated Temple can accommodate
your celebrations, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Kiddushes, Havdalahs,
Luncheons, Weddings, Bris, and all other parties.
Please contact Hasson Caterers to consider having your
simcha at Temple Or Elohim.
Shawn and Scott will be happy to help you plan memorable
occasions for your family.
Hasson Caterers
(516) 937-0120 or 0121
Sponsor an Oneg
A special way to celebrate your family's simcha is by
sponsoring a Friday night oneg. Sponsorship is not only for
Bar/Bat Mitzvah families. You can celebrate an anniversary,
birthday, aufruf, bris, special birthday, graduation, becoming
grandparents or anything else.
The price for an oneg following a traditional Friday night
service with an event attached to it is $250 with fruit and $200
without fruit. The cost for an oneg following a Friday night
service without an event is $100. Your sponsorship will be
acknowledged in the pamphlet and will be announced from the
Bimah.
You will not only be making a wonderful gesture on behalf of
your family but will be helping out your temple as well.
Please call Deena Yaris at (516) 433-0771
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Committee Chairpersons
B/M Liaison, Changes
B/M Flowers
Babysitter Connection
By Laws
Temple Attorney
Building & Housing
Caring Committee
Catering
Entertainment Books
E-mail Blasts
Amy Adler
931-6030
Contact temple office 433-9888
Susan Bloomberg
932-7112
Roz Vermut
822-2246
Neil Miller
681-9263
Howard Pastolove
433-9007
Susan Bloomberg
932-7112
Deena Yaris
433-0771
Janet Weinberg
922-1160
Laurel Fried
932-5410
Gail Mayer
935-1626
Finance
Bob Feinstein
681-5113
Laurel Fried
932-5410
Internal Controls
Roz Vermut
822-2246
Kinder Club
Arlene Isserles
718-631-9822
Membership
Rose Bruy
749-1958
Laurel Fried
932-5410
Men’s Club
Artie Mayer
935-1626
Publicity
Laurel Fried
932-5410
Religious School
Korri Frampton
364-6511
Jill Karp
390-5691
Ritual Chairperson
Michael Wilner
822-7057
Shofar Editor
Gail Mayer
935-1626
Sisterhood
Gilda Balesh
933-3749
Sheila Zimmerman
935-1533
Sisterhood Showcase
Susan Bloomberg
932-7112
Social Action
Susan Levine
931-2550
Strategic Planning
Larry Jacobs
759-3229
Star of David, Tree of Life, Wall of Light
Toby Suroff
433-6618
Yarmulkes
Susan Bloomberg
932-7112
Webmaster
Gail Mayer
935-1626
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Schedule of Services, November 2014
Sat. Nov. 1
Shabbat Shalom
Fri. Nov. 7
Social Action/Musical Shabbat
Evening Service
Sat. Nov. 8
Shabbat Shalom
Sun. Nov. 9
Kristallnacht Service
7:00 PM
Fri. Nov. 14
Shabbat Evening Service
7:30 PM
Sat. Nov. 15
Shabbat Shalom
Fri. Nov. 21
Shabbat Evening Service
Sat. Nov. 22
Shabbat Shalom
Fri. Nov. 28
Shabbat Evening Service
Sat. Nov. 29
Shabbat Shalom
7:30 PM
7:30 PM
(If God forbid, there is a death or illness in the family)
CALL AND TELL US
Daytime—Call the temple office
(516) 433-9888 or (516) 433-9587
Call the Rabbi
at (631) 424-6632 or (516) 510-9931
Call the Cantor
at (516) 849-1332
Honor the occasion of your child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Consultation with the Rabbi before final scheduling
of services will help ensure his availability.
Give them a “Leaf “on the Tree of Life or a
“Star” on the Star of David.
Both are located in the temple lobby.
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Please call the temple office at (516) 433-9888, ext. 14
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Now is the time to order bronze Yahrzeit plaques to be
mounted on the Memorial Tablet in the sanctuary.
These plaques offer the opportunity to memorialize the
names of our departed loved ones.
7:30 PM
Keep Handy for Reference
Honor the Occasion
Order Memorial Plaques
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SERVICES PROVIDED BY TEMPLE FOR MEMBERS:
Shiva services at home for up to 3 evenings.
E-mail notice will be sent to our membership informing
them of the loss in your family, if requested.
Whenever Kaddish is said during services:
Names read for Temple Members—11 months
Near relatives of Members—30 days.
Thoughts and Prayers
Each year upon the anniversary of their passing, a light is
kindled beside their name and at the Memorial service on We want to acknowledge those of us who have had an illness
or are in need of healing (mind, body and soul).
Yom Kippur.
To order, call the Temple office at (516) 433-9888, ext. 14
We offer our prayers of healing and heartfelt thoughts.
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We are well into the Fall season, school is open and the
sounds of learning resonate in the hallways. It is a
wonderful sound, filled with promise for a bright future for
our Jewish people.
needed to accommodate said growth. We have
adjusted and will continue to monitor our
planned events, schedules and classes to
ensure they reflect our expanded growth.
We had a wonderful Sukkot service that was very well
attended. Sadly, we couldn't use the Sukkah for our
Shabbat service due to the threat of rain. As I write, we are
preparing for Simchat Torah and Consecration. With our
congregation’s recent growth, we have a large group of
youngsters who will be consecrated this year. Mitzvah Day
(Sunday, Nov. 2nd) is an event all should try to attend. Our
students are encouraged to participate in many different
ways, all aimed at helping others in need. Many report how
good it makes them feel to be performing such worthwhile
tasks.
All our Hebrew School classes are learning about proper
etiquette and appropriate dress for our Sanctuary. It is, after
all, the sacred space of our community, not simply an
auditorium. When in the sanctuary for school events or
religious services, chewing gum and baseball caps are
discouraged and proper decorum is expected.
On Sunday, November 9th at 7 PM, we will observe our
annual Kristallnacht commemoration. We are planning to
have a speaker who survived that human tragedy talk to us
and our children about his personal experience of that event
which was a herald of what was to come. Your children are
learning about this darkest time in human history that we call
the Holocaust. I urge all parents to bring your kids to hear
Mr. Aaron Golub's talk. We are likely the last generation that
will hear testimony from those that lived through these
events, and it is important for us, them and those that come
after us, to know what really happened. Once we are fully
cognizant, it affirms and informs our resolution to never
again permit such evil to arise unchallenged.
Along with the joy of welcoming all our new member
families, comes the pleasure of “growing pains” which are
All our Bar and Bat Mitzvah candidates and their parents will
be invited to a brief series of meetings at which I, Cantor
David Katz and Mrs. Deborah Tract will discuss with you
various aspects related to this momentous occasion in your
family’s life. Please make every effort to join us in these
short meetings.
Later this month, comes Thanksgiving where we will sit
down to family gatherings. At that festive family time, I urge
you to remember those less fortunate. Please bring or send
in with your child, one can, box or package of basic foodstuff
every week which we will donate to those who are struggling
to provide the basics to their families. Also, if you try to
include an Israeli product, you can help provide support to
our homeland’s citizens. Two mitzvot in one - what a
bargain!
Shalom.
Rabbi Harvey Abramowitz
RabbiHA@aol.com
(516) 433 - 9888, ext. 11
Notes from the Cantor
Now that we have recovered from the Jewish Holidays, we
gear up again for the "American" holidays. This month, we
celebrate Thanksgiving. Each year I remind myself and
write in my Shofar articles about Thanksgiving and being
grateful. This message and action can never get old. They
say that the more you focus on what you have, rather than
what you do not have, the better you will feel. It's worth a
try, and you have nothing to lose!
if you said this prayer twice daily, morning and
evening. It would serve to help you feel more
grateful and appreciate what you have, reminding
you to "take stock" of your life with a different perspective.
In Judaism, being grateful is nothing new. Most of our
prayers center around the expression of gratitude for all in
this world that we have and what the world provides for us.
If you take a look at the simple prayer from our daily service
called "Modim”, you will see one of the quintessential
prayers for gratitude that has been around long before
Thanksgiving was ever even an idea.
At temple, we try to stay in the grateful and appreciative
mode. We focus on how amazing our congregation is; how
grateful we are to be part of this community, how inviting
and beautiful our building is and how incredible it is that we
are growing with such strength and security.
The first three words of the prayer "Modim anachnu lach"
literally mean "we gratefully acknowledge”. It starts with a
statement of gratitude and continues with "We shall thank
You for our lives, for our souls, for miracles that are with us
every day and for wondrous deeds and favors at all times:
evening, morning and noon.” Just imagine how you may feel
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In effect, you are simply allowing yourself to become more
aware of how much you really do have versus focusing on
what may be lacking in your life.
After all, ours is a place where you and your family can
come to express joy, celebrate life events and have fun!
I wish you all a fabulous and grateful Thanksgiving holiday.
Cantor David Katz
cantorkatz@templeorelohim.com
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Torah Notes
November 1, Lech Lecha, Genesis 12:1 – 17:27
Here we read of the life and experiences of Abraham,
Judaism’s remarkable pioneer; the establishment of the faith
in One God and God’s covenant with Abraham that the land
of Canaan shall be the land of the Hebrews. Unable to have
children with his wife Sarah, Abraham takes Hagar to himself
as wife and has a son, Ishmael.
November 8, Vayera, Genesis 18:1 – 22:24
Abraham & Sarah are promised a child in their old age; God
announces his intention to destroy Sodom & Gomorrah and
Abraham debates with God in an effort to save the good
people there. Lot is saved, his wife is turned into a pillar of
salt. We read here of the seduction of Lot, Avimelech’s
attempted seduction of Sarah, the birth of Isaac and the
expulsion of Hagar and her son Ishmael.
November– Genesis 23:1– 25:18
Sarah dies at 120 years of age and is buried in Hebron.
Abraham sends his servant Eliezer back to Charan to seek a
bride for his son Isaac. There he finds Rebecca, daughter of
Betuel, sister of Laban. Rebecca agrees to marry Isaac, and
returns with Eliezer to Canaan.
Leading a Summer Lay Service
I was fortunate to be able to volunteer to lead a Lay
Service over the summer at Temple Or Elohim, when the
Rabbi and Cantor were on vacation. The service date I
was given was in late August, so I had the opportunity
beforehand to attend lay services conducted by other
temple members. At those services I took notes, watched
and listened carefully as these dedicated members led us
in prayer. In addition, our very talented pianist, Ed Stolarz
came to temple to rehearse with me twice during the
weeks leading up to the service I would be conducting. I
had never practiced with a professional pianist before, so I
didn’t know what to expect.
Ed was patient and
knowledgeable as he guided me every step of the way.
November 22 - Toldot, Genesis 25:19-28:9
Isaac and Rebecca have twins, Esau and Jacob. Esau sells
his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of lentils. Rebecca
schemes to have her son Jacob receive the blessing of the
oldest son. Jacob receives the blessing, then flees for his
life as his brother Esau threatens to kill him.
November 29 -Vayetze, Genesis 28:10-32:3
Jacob’s dream, his arrival at his uncle Laban’s house and his
meeting with Laban’s daughters, Rachel and Leah. Jacob
wants to marry Rachel, is deceived by his uncle who
substitutes Leah instead. Jacob works another 7 years in
order to marry Rachel. After 20 years, Jacob decides it is
time to return home and face his brother.
A big “Thank you!” goes to Laurel Fried for her valuable
advice in the preparation of the service. I hope other
temple members consider leading a lay service next
summer. It can be a wonderful learning experience,
especially if it motivates you to go to all the summer Friday
Evening Services, like it did for me.
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Shalom Friends!
It is a pleasure to see our students acclimating and
becoming familiar with our synagogue. It is our mission to
make all students feel safe, comfortable, and happy while
attending religious school. They are learning through the
richness of Jewish experiences, classroom lessons, and
building a community, a place where everyone can belong.
We have new teacher assistants, who generously volunteer
their time working with our students. Our teens are role
models for the students and their passion for our religious
school reverberates through the classrooms affirming that
beyond a Bat/Bar Mitzvah, students continue to feel
connected to Temple Or Elohim.
Thank you to all of our students and parents who graciously
donated snacks and drinks to our very own Snack Shack.
All funds raised go directly back into our school to assist for
enrichment activities. Kudos to our student helpers for
ensuring that the Snack Shack is ready upon each school
session and overseeing the purchases!
Together our temple family celebrated holidays during the
month of October, beginning with our very well attended
“Pizza in the Hut” followed by an uplifting Sukkot service led
by Rabbi Abramowitz and Cantor Katz. Our President,
Howard Pastolove completed the Ice Bucket Challenge for
ALS. Our children, once again enjoyed the activity of
pouring water over an adult’s head, but remembering it is
part of Mitzvah. The entire school participated in the event
by raising funds for ALS. The beautiful Sukkah was built by
the awesome Men’s Club and decorated by our creative
students. On October 17, 2014, we came together to
celebrate the life cycle event of Consecration, a ceremony
that welcomes our new students that are beginning their
formal Jewish Education. This journey marks the beginning
of years of learning, leading up to a Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
followed by Confirmation. The Bema was filled with many
children eager to learn about their Jewish identity.
This year I am pleased to announce we have a music
teacher, Morah (teacher) Judy, who will be working with
upper grades and assisting students with additional support
in prayer study as well as musical instruction. We welcome
Cantor Judy Merrick to our faculty!
November is Mitzvah month in our school. As we continue
to teach our children about Gemilut Hasadim-Giving of
Loving Kindness, we will be offering our students various
ways to help with charitable endeavors. Temple Or Elohim’s
Social Action Committee, chaired by Susan Levine, is
planning several activities for families to participate in.
During September and October, all Tzedakah collected was
donated to ALS.
For November and December, all
Tzedakah collected will be donated to Make a Wish. On
Monday, November 3 and Thursday, November 6, 2014 we
will have a ”Shoot for Basket” Tournament. All students
wishing to participate and are encouraged to do so, may
attend either Monday or Thursday of that week. All monies
raised will be donated to Make a Wish. All students who
attend religious school on a Tuesday, please note, due to
Election Day we are closed.
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we have so much
to be thankful for; family, friends, and health.
However, there are many families who may be
going through a difficult time, financial
problems, job loss, health issues, and feelings
of helplessness.
Beginning November 22 through December 22, 2014, our
religious school will be collecting NEW toys for sick and/or
underprivileged children. All toys collected will be donated
to the John Theissen’s Children’s Foundation, a 501(c) 3
Non-Profit Organization. The organization will accept toys
and gift cards.
Wishing all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, may you all enjoy
this special time of family and togetherness Deborah E. Tract
Director of Education (516) 433 - 9888, ext. 15
DirectorofEd@templeorelohim.com
Dates to Remember
November 3 to 6
Basketball hoops for Make a Wish. Entire school may
participate.
Tuesday, November 4
No Religious School - Election Day
Tuesday November 11
No Religious School - Veteran’s Day
Thursday, November 13
3rd– 6th Grade Youth Group from 6:30 to 8 PM
Tuesday, November 18
7th - 9th Grade Teen Program from 6:30 to 8 PM
Tuesday, November 25
10th - 12th Grade Senior Teen Program from 6:30 to 8 PM
Thursday, November 27
No Religious School - Thanksgiving Day
We welcome new members to the
Temple Or Elohim family
Stacey and Larry Menkes and family
Gwen and Andrew Bernstein
Collette Paul and Oren Gold and family
Aimee and Ken Leff and family
Deborah and Jeffrey Glickman and family
Jennifer and Benjamin Hatz and family
Stef and Rob Appel and family
Rabbi Arthur and Nancy Schwartz
Karin and Harry Arlin
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Contributions November 2014
Mike and Elaine Hauptman
In loving memory of Daisy Klein
Richard and Linda Jankowitz
In loving memory of Bella Chorost
Harold and Felice Kestenbaum
In loving memory of
Rosalind November
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Richard and Joyce Klein
In honor of Myron and
PRINCIPAL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Elaine Hauptman
Frida and Richard Klinghoffer
CHOIR FUND
In loving memory of Meir Polner
Enid
and Al Kotowitz
HONORIAL AND MEMORIAL
In loving memory of Harry Kotowitz
Amy and Paul Adler
Jerome and Laurie Krantz
In loving memory of Nathaniel Adler
In loving memory of Jacob Krantz
In loving memory of
In loving memory of Freida Cole
Arthur M. Rosenstein
Stacey
and Scott Kravitz
Marilyn and Howard Bertan
In
loving
memory of Edward Kravitz
In loving memory of Sarah Gaffin
Erna and Barry Leff
Emilie and Richard Epstein
In loving memory of Aaron Korenvaes
In loving memory of Harry Kaufman
Daniel
Levy
Todd Fabricant
In loving memory of Phyllis Levy
In loving memory of Fay Fink
In loving memory of Beverly Fabricant Jeffrey and Andrea Lomasky
In loving memory of Morris Dinner
In loving memory of Buddy Fink
Sharon
and Bernard Mark
Barbara and Bob Feinstein
In loving memory of Judith H. Mark
In loving memory of Theresa Feinstein
In loving memory of David Bilmas
Ronald and Michelle Finkelstein
In loving memory of Sam Bilmas
In loving memory of
Susan and Steve Mender
Suzanne Neumann
In loving memory of Anne Mender
Edward and Eileen Flax
Eric
and Rhonda Moore
In loving memory of William H. Flax
In loving memory of Benny Finkelstein
Judith Freudenthal
In loving memory of Betty Friedlander Frederic and Bonnie Oliver
In loving memory of William Oliver
Alan and Susan Geller
In loving memory of George Mitchel
In loving memory of Bernice Geller
In loving memory of Florence Schwartz
Ron and Pamela Goldberg
In loving memory of Herman Schwartz
In loving memory of Jerome Goldberg
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Dennis and Karen Blinder and Family
Alan and Bonnie Chodosh
Richard and Roberta Feinstein
Phran and Bob Ginsberg
Arnold S. Preminger
Philip and Linda Peller
In loving memory of Billie Peller
Bruce and Leslie Pollack
In loving memory of Seymour Pollack
Iris and Stan Rothstein
In loving memory of Beatrice Rothstein
Allen and Eve Sabot and family
In loving memory of Barbara Sabot,
mother of Jill Bachman
Roz and David Vermut
In loving memory of Leona Resnick
Murray and Lorette Wilensky
In loving memory of George Wilensky
Ann and Doug William
In loving memory of
Ann and Ben Zimmerman
CARING COMMITTEE
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
FOOD BASKETS
MARVIN DUBIN CHILDREN’S
LIBRARY FUND
SCHOOL & EXPANSION FUND
SOCIAL ACTION
SPONSORED ONEG
Debra Pastolove and family
In honor of Howard’s birthday
We now have 2 Facebook Pages!!
A new “Temple Or Elohim Family” Facebook page has recently been launched as an addition to our main Temple Or Elohim
Facebook page. The primary purpose of this new family page is to communicate with Temple Or Elohim parents and
families on topics such as Religious School updates, news and information (non-sensitive information only); carpool
requests (organized privately); Bar/Bat Mitzvah ideas and recommendations; local activities for kids and families;
suggestions and comments, special announcements, news and GIVEAWAYS!!!!
Don’t forget to also join our main Facebook page, This is the ‘official’ Temple Or Elohim page where you will see “push”
notifications about various Jewish-related topics and important communications from the Temple.
Here’s the link to the TOE Family page
https://www.facebook.com/OrElohimFamily
Here’s the link to the TOE Official page
https://www.facebook.com/TempleOrElohim
“Like Us” on both Facebook pages!
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Temple Or Elohim Family Facebook Page
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Yahrzeits—November 2014
Presidents Message
Week of November 7
Irving Fern, Mildred Getelman, Ronald Brecher, Minnie
Glotzer, Gerald Greenhut, Pincus Levy, Manny Lichtiger,
Harriet Wallfield, Lillian Moskowitz, Leo Pollak, Vincent
Mirabella, Simon Portnoy, Harry Wilner, Lawrence Baron,
Alvin M. Jeffer, Yetta Kestenbaum, Meyer Sacks, Jean
Seldes, Abraham Smiloff, Hyman Weintraub, Sylvia Weiss,
Eva Flaum, David Goldfarb, Alexander Honigstock, Dorothy
Platt, Louis Serota, Fred Sobel
Fifty, what a number and yet that is how old I just
turned this past October 14th. It is half a century,
five decades or something that we look at as a long amount
of time. Our temple has been here for over fifty years and
this year at our 5775 High Holiday Services, I knew that we
could and will be around for at for least another fifty years.
Week of November 14
Ralph Greenberg, Norman Kazan, Melvin Lester, Arnold
Rosenzweig, Samuel Steinberg, Max Chodosh, Martha
Gerschitz, Celia Bertan, Harriet Kravit, Irving Rappaport,
David Schlanger, Morris Wilensky, Nathan Work, Irving
Goldberg, Seymour Fradin, Ruth Garfinkel, Fay Meisner,
Celia Baiman, Harry Glickman, Shelley Lillian, Gert Wiener,
Rose Yablonovitz
Week of November 21
Samuel Amsterdam, Clara Briendel, Blanche Gottlieb, Sylvia
Hill, Benjamin Horowitz, Ruth Weintraub, Olga Babik, Jack
Becker, Ted Freudenthal, Charles Greene, Beatrice Harris,
A. Harold Seidner, Benjamin Vandow, Benny Schwartz,
Isaac Liebman, Diane Silverman, Joseph Singer, Eva
Brownstein, Marion Frankel, David Jacobs, Evelyn Kadin,
William Weintraub, Anna Levy, Marvin Tischler, Joseph
Vermut
Week of November 28
Abraham Derechinsky, Barbara Dragoumis, Louis Feuer,
Milton Knaster, Harry Kramer, Edward C. Adlman, Anna
Bernstein, Jay Eisenberg, Clara Koenigsberg, Evelyn Reich,
Morton Stark, Beatrice Beller, Fannie Berson, Samuel
Briendel, Irving Forman, Murray Krimsky, Selma Siegel,
David Moskowitz, Murray Reich, Jean Wolf, Joseph Green,
Mortimor Kaufman, Werner Marz, Joseph Mayer, Bess
Miller, Anne Blick, Joseph Brodsky, Alice Leff, Lester
Shimberg, Edward Wisotsky
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The year started off with our always hugely popular Shabbat
Under the Stars BBQ and Service. We had over 350 people
in attendance this year! I was really excited to see so many
people talking, eating, singing, dancing and praying
together. Thank you to our Clergy, our Temple Band, our
custodial staff, our volunteers, our administrative staff and
the chair of this committee, Laurel Fried. The event was a
huge success. Thank you to all of you.
The High Holidays went on without a hitch. Thanks to our
behind the scenes crew of Michael Wilner and the Ritual
Committee, Howie Isserles and the ushers, Clergy, Choir, Ed
our organist, Len Gershitz our Gabbai, our Appeal Speakers,
custodians and office staff, we were able to have wonderful
High Holiday Services enjoyed by all.
The Tashlich Service this year was fantastic. We filled up
the dock at Theodore Roosevelt Park. There were over 140
people there throwing away their sins (including myself).
Continuing my theme of gratitude and pride, I want to
acknowledge the smooth beginning of school this year. With
many new students, Deborah Tract, her teachers and the
office staff were able to begin the year with enthusiasm and
happiness for all.
Sukkot was another time of joy for me. Not only did I join the
Cantor and Deborah in supporting ALS by doing the Ice
Bucket Challenge, but our Sukkah was filled with families
eating pizza and then enjoying services in the Sukkah.
Simchat Torah, what a great service as I watched our new
students get consecrated, listened to the music and
melodies of our Cantor and our temple band “Nishamah”,
and saw our sanctuary filled with congregants of all ages
singing, dancing and participating in this spiritual event.
Thank you to everyone who made this evening possible.
Finally, thank you to Sisterhood and Men’s Club for
running their amazing activities and for keeping us all
entertained with speakers, food and funny movies.
As I started this message, I was reflecting and now you can
see what makes me so thrilled to be president of our
congregation for my fourth year.
Let’s continue this
challenge of being the “GO-TO REFORM SYNAGOGUE“ of
the North Shore. Support our activities, get involved and join
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the Shofar, e-mail blasts and our two Facebook pages.
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Sisterhood News
With the rush of holidays finally behind us, we are now
approaching our next “round” of Sisterhood events.
October brought us the inspirational wisdom of Terry
Sands, who faced and conquered the personal trials of
being confronted with two potentially debilitating medical
conditions. Her story was poignant, yet uplifting and her
sage advice provided many of us with food for thought.
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Sunday, September 28th, Men’s Club members once again
came together to build the Temple Sukkah. Our satisfaction
is seeing the structure put to good use by our school students
and our congregation. See pictures on page 14.
Those who attended the October Movie Night saw a very
good film, had a nice dinner and most importantly, enjoyed
each other’s company in our community home.
Also in October, those who attended the CPR
(cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated
external defibrillator) training and certification course
acquired excellent life-saving skills in this hands-on
learning experience. Our temple has an AED located in
the lobby near the Sisterhood showcase. Thank you to
Robin Grossman for coordinating this class and for
organizing last month’s successful Garage Sale.
Looking ahead, Men’s Club is hosting a Chanukah Party on
December 14th, which is a cooperative effort with our
Religious School. We are hosting a new event; a “Super
Sunday Party” on February 1st that will include the movie
“Horsefeathers”, a send-up of college football starring the
Marx Brothers, as well as dinner, the Super Bowl Game and
more! Details will be available soon.
On November 5th, we are looking forward to a game night
at Panera Bread in Plainview. Come and share your
expertise in a game of Mah Jongg, Scrabble, Trivial
Pursuit, Pictionary or bring a game of your choice along
with your “chill out” mindset and just have fun! Panera
offers an enticing menu of sandwiches and salads or just
a cup of coffee, for those who desire!
At Men’s Club, we want to experience growth in our active
membership that reflects the wonderful increase in our overall
temple membership and religious school enrollment. We will
undertake an initiative to reach out to our new temple
members as well as to those men who may not realize that
they are Men’s Club members. This is their temple, their
community; they are part of our “Templehood”, so I have
asked Club Executive VP Ed Kislik to direct this effort.
We are excited at the prospect of our first Progressive
Dinner, as we navigate to different homes for cocktails,
dinner and dessert. Enjoy cocktails at the home of
President Howard and Debra Pastolove, have dinner at a
mystery host’s home and then gather for Dessert at the
home of Deena and Harvey Yaris. This will be a
wonderful opportunity to mix and mingle with seasoned
friends and to welcome new members into our TOE
family.
Mark your calendars for Saturday night,
November 15th at 6:00 PM for this unique opportunity of
culinary camaraderie
On December 7th, Sisterhood will be hosting its Annual
Shopper’s Day which is a wonderful opportunity to
support Sisterhood through our sales from these local
vendors. While there, consider doing your shopping for
your family and friends and our Sisterhood Chanukah
Party to be held on December 10th! Look around to see
what would be the perfect gift for a holiday surprise!
That being said, it is so heart-warming for us to be the
Co-Presidents of Sisterhood and to be a part of this
temple family.
We have a number of ideas in progress as we plan for
future meetings and events. We invite everyone to get
involved and become immersed in the possibilities that
Sisterhood has in store for each of us.
With our wishes to you for “Naches and Gesund” always…
With warmest regards,
Sheila Zimmerman & Gilda Balesh
Ed expressed this concern at our last meeting:
“So you pay your Men’s Club dues every year, but you
don’t show up for the membership meetings because
Men’s Club doesn’t do anything that interests you. Sound
familiar? Men’s Club is a member-driven organization. If
you don’t show up and let us know what you are
interested in doing, then chances are we aren’t reflecting
what interests you. And you know what? There are
probably lots of other men that belong to Temple Or
Elohim just like you”.
Going forward, we want to do things a little differently. We
are in the process of discussing events/activities that will
bring all of us together. In the meantime, please let us hear
from you.
We at Men’s Club ask that you keep up with Club news,
events and activities by looking at the temple website
www.templeorelohim.com, reading The Shofar, flyers, e-mail
blasts and, yes, attending a meeting.
If you are a new member at Temple Or Elohim, contact
me ASAP because you are invited to attend our next
get-together on Monday, November 10th at 7:30 PM for a
dinner off-premises and we will pick up your tab!
Have I got your attention?
Artie Mayer
Men’s Club President
arthurmayer18@gmail.com
Sheila Zimmerman
szimme2581@aol.com
Gilda Balesh
wwiifb@aol.com
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Upcoming Social Action Events
Fall is a busy time for our committee and we hope you will
join us and support us during the following events:
Mitzvah Day- Sunday, November 2, 2014
Religious School children and their parents needed to
deliver breakfast to needy families - 10:00 AM.
Make sandwiches to feed the hungry - 12:00 PM
Join us as we come together to make 200 sandwiches
and pack them with a snack and drink. Lunches will be
delivered to The INN at Glen Cove and Hempstead (a
part of the Interfaith Network).
Make toiletries gift bags to be given out to various
shelters - 12:00 PM
Mitzvah Week
Monday, November 3rd- Friday, November 7th
How many Mitzvah’s can we do during the week? Try
and do acts of kindness all week!
Monday, November 3rd and
Thursday, November 6th 5:45 PM
“Shoot for Basket” Tournament (all donations collected
will go to the Make a Wish Foundation).
Wednesday, November 5th
Please donate a non-perishable food item or toiletries
Social Action Shabbat is Friday, November 7, 2014 at 7:30
PM. A guest speaker has been invited.
Social Action Committee Meeting Dates for 2014-2015.
All meetings begin at 7:30 PM.
November 11, 2014
December 2, 2014
January 13, 2015
February 3, 2015
March 3, 2015
April 14, 2015
May 12, 2015
What is the Adopt-a-Family Program?
Through Social Action, the Temple currently has one
“adopted” needy Jewish family. The family is assigned
through F.E.G.S., a subdivision of UJA. For discretion
purposes, a contact person acts as the liaison to the family
to protect their privacy. The family is adopted by the entire
congregation, however only Susan Levine makes the
contact and delivers items donated by the congregation.
Adopted Family News
Are you aware that Temple Or Elohim currently has an
adopted family? The family selected is requiring on-going
assistance are screened by F.E.G.S., an affiliation of UJA
and assigned to groups that want to provide such service.
Members of our Social Action Committee have offered to act
as liaisons between the family and the Temple.
Gift cards (in any amount) would be much appreciated to
support our adopted family.
If you would like specific information on our adopted family
please e-mail Susan Levine at susanlevine318@gmail.com
for information.
Please also e-mail Susan with any ideas, suggestions and
charity information.
Join us for our most successful event of the year!
Watch for upcoming e-mail blasts for details.
Susan Levine Chair, Social Action Committee
susanlevine318@gmail.com (516) 931-2550
Do you want to be a part of all the exciting events we
are planning?
Baskets on the Bimah Program
Please join us on Tuesday, November 11th at 7:30 PM and
learn how you can get involved. Meetings usually do not
last more than 1 hour.
We promise you do not need to make a big commitment.
Any amount of time you can spare would be much
appreciated.
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A great way to honor a simcha is by sponsoring a basket on
the bimah. Proceeds go to assist local needy families.
Any congregant can have a basket displayed on the Bimah
for a non-Bar Mitzvah Shabbat by bringing a minimum of
$36 to the temple office, at least one week in advance.
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It is appropriate to commemorate the lives of those we have loved and
lost. It is equally appropriate to celebrate events in the lives of those we love in the here-and-now.
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Barbara Weiss
Barry Ballen
Deborah Glickman
Julie Lefkowitz
Paul Reich
Jolie Davilman
Matthew Pressman
Gary Topple
Melanie Etess
Carolyn Kellman
Sara Lefkowitz
Steven Lefkowitz
Robert Bock
Carrie Jacobs
Steven Rose
Jeffrey Feltman
J'aime Abramowitz
Daniel Lerner
Jillian Palumbo
Howard Rosenberg
Odette Walsh
Michelle Wilner
Ivan Dolowich
Emilie Epstein
Lita Friedman
Alexander Heffner
Nicholas Albicocco
Lon Goldstein
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Sydney Goltzman
Aimee Leff
Rebecca Lefkowitz
Sheila Zimmerman
Risa Beck
Korri Frampton
Melissa Goldstein
Rachel Klinghoffer
James Math
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Sean Breslin
Michael Jacobs
Samuel Pollack
Michael Stuart
Feinstein
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Karen Kweit
Steven Starr
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Michael & Ellen Mogavero
Marc & Andrea Wiener
Paul & Amy Adler
Leonard & Jessica Gerschitz
Abe & Marilyn Milstein
Ilan & Meredith Glenn
Samuel & Tara Kass
Steven & Randi Ross
Mark & Debra Starr
Michael & Julie Peress
Richard & Frida Klinghoffer
Abraham & Ruth Gottlieb
David & Elisa Samuelson
Lawrence & Jill Karp
Jeffrey & Andrea Lomasky
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Richard & Linda Jankowitz
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A Family Found After 50 Years, by Sheila Kwitkin Zimmerman
A Family Found After 50 Years - Part 1
As our families gathered throughout the years to welcome
the New Year, there was always someone missing in my
life, Aunt Ruth, my father’s sister. I was 8 years old and my
Aunt Ruth was 16 when she disappeared without a trace.
My grandparents were born in Uman, a part of Russia. My
grandparents and their two sons, Herschel, age 13 and
Issac, age 10 came to America first. Aunt Ruth was born
here. My grandmother died on my 2nd birthday, leaving my
Aunt Ruth to be raised by a very stern, old fashioned father.
One day, my sister and I were playing dress-up with Aunt
Ruth. We went downstairs to show grandfather how pretty
we looked, all dressed like grown-ups, even wearing lipstick.
Grandfather yelled at Aunt Ruth, whereupon she grabbed
her coat, ran out the door and we never saw her again. I
can still remember that day. I was crying, hoping she would
come back, but she never did. I thought that she would miss
us so much that she would just have to come back. I would
dream about her all the time. My family tried to find her but
she found a shelter and lived there in secret for many years.
After several years, I hired a detective who specialized in
tracking missing persons. He put ads in newspapers and
suddenly my uncle received news that Aunt Ruth was in
California and had married a jeweler. I wrote to every
jewelry store asking if anyone knew of my Aunt Ruth. Years
went by with no word, our lives went on and became more
involved but I never forgot her.
One day my uncle, now 88 years old, decided to scrutinize
his monthly bills only to find out that he had been paying for
an unlisted number all these years. He called the phone
company to remove it,. Shortly after that, my uncle received
a letter from a man in Israel named Dr. David Snyder. It
stated “I believe I am your nephew, your sister Ruth’s son.
She had two brothers named Herschel and Issac. Your
parent’s names were Rachel and William. If you are my
uncle, please call me”. My uncle was suspicious and
thought that this was from someone who wanted something,
said that he was not calling him back. He called me, read
me the letter and gave the phone number to me to check
out. I knew and I felt that this was for real. I remember
going into work late and dialing Israel. The first time I lost
my nerve and quickly hung up the phone.
A Family Found After 50 Years -Part 2
I was trembling, dialed again and the voice on the other end
said “David Snyder here”. I could feel panic setting in as I
said, “My name is Sheila Kwitkin” (or Kvitko, our original
name and my Aunt’s name) and the response was, “I know
who you are, my mother loved you very much”. Tears rolled
down my eyes, as I hesitated to ask, “Is Aunt Ruth alive?”
He replied that she had died 5 years ago and that he had
been searching for me for 35 years. With no internet, an
unlisted number and the change in the family name, it was
difficult to track down any one of us. We spoke for a long
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time and he promised to send us a video. On the day it
came, the entire family gathered together to see the
pictures. Much to our surprise, the video was of Aunt Ruth
being interviewed on well known talk shows here in the
United States. She had put herself through Columbia
University, worked as a reporter on the Brooklyn Eagle
newspaper, became a pilot and spent most of her years in
Israel as a journalist. My aunt’s mission was to hold the
media accountable for misleading articles that were being
written about Israel.
I anxiously waited to meet my first cousin David. When he
and his family finally came to the U.S., the reunion was
amazing. He announced that his family had decided to
permanently settle in Israel. David is a scientist who is
studying experimental treatments to restore mobility to those
paralyzed in the hopes that they would walk again. In fact,
he worked with actor Christopher Reeve. David looked so
much like my brother and he wanted to know all about
everyone in the family. David met my uncle and his family
but unfortunately, my Dad had already passed away and
never got to meet him.
I decided to write this family story and submit it to Newsday.
Ed Lowe, the writer, accepted it and had it published in a
Newsday Sunday edition. When my story appeared in the
paper, a new chapter was soon to be added to this family
saga.
On Election Day, my brother in Commack went to vote and
was approached by a woman, who asked if he was Robert
Kwitkin. He had never met her but somehow she knew his
name. He responded, “Are we related?” She said , “What
would you say if I told you that your Grandfather and my
Grandfather were brothers?” She had read the article and
they spoke, concluding that they were indeed family. My
grandfather had brothers I didn’t know he had! Since that
day, many people have contacted us. Our family was
greatly extended.
A Family Found After 50 Years - Part 3 Conclusion
It’s been an incredible journey finding so many new family
members with my last name. We have become very good
friends with our cousin in Commack and from her found out
a lot about our history. I know my father had a very famous
cousin who was the Sholem Aleichem of Russian writers
called Liev Kvitko. Kvitko was murdered the day the
government thugs killed all the famous writers there. I am
still looking for his descendents who may be around for us to
contact.
When your family gathers together, have you ever wondered
if anyone in your family is missing from the occasion, but out
there someplace? Are there descendents from long gone
family members who may be living just miles from where
you reside? Maybe now is the time to find out!
Sheila Kwitkin Zimmerman
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Social Action High Holiday Food Drive & Project Replenish 2014
Temple Or Elohim’s High Holiday Food Drive helps feed hundreds of people in need on Long Island by collecting
non-perishable foods to stock the FEGS food pantry in Syosset. Project Replenish is a meaningful way to demonstrate our
concern for those in need throughout our greater community.
On Sunday, October 12th, twenty-five Temple members young and old, loaded their cars and headed to FEGS in Syosset to
count, sort and stock FEGS shelves with 1,050 items of food!
Thanks to all our wonderful volunteers!
Susan Levine
Kol Nidre Appeal
Kol Nidre appeal is half over! Days turn into weeks and weeks into months and before you know it, it will be January 15th,
2015, the date when we will be ending our Kol Nidre appeal. As you asked G-d to be sealed in the Book of Life at High
Holiday services and He grants your wish; please answer our plea and contribute what you can to the Kol Nidre Appeal. It
has been mentioned from time to time that dues alone do not pay the expenses of our beloved temple. This is our largest
fundraiser and we would be so pleased for you to be a part of it. We wish you a year of great things and thank you in
advance for your contribution.
The Kol Nidre Committee
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Men’s Club Sukkah Building 2014
On a rather warm late September morning, Ken and Greg of our custodial staff led our Men’s Club members in the building
of our Sukkah. While the group that exceeded 20 people consisted of veterans including Neil Miller, Phil Rubin, Harvey
Yaris, Ken Gerome, Meir Ariel, TOE President Howie Pastolove, Stan Miller and yours truly, it was the presence of so many
“newbie's” that energized us all. A big welcome and bigger thanks go to Rich Jankowitz, Mark Heller, Dean Alexenburg,
Men’s Club Executive VP Ed Kislik and Steve Brown. Let’s not forget several other recent additions to our ranks, Fred
Balesh and Frank Zimmerman who have supported this and our other club efforts.
Wherever one looked, there were these guys lifting, climbing ladders, drilling and joking around like they’ve been here for
years! We could not have done the job without them. In the end, it’s all about camaraderie and what it takes to enrich our
Temple Or Elohim experience.
Artie Mayer
7th graders in theSukkah
with Mrs. Deborah Tract
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Tidbits from Temple Or Elohim Member
Larry Jacobs
Spivack Brothers
Development Corp.
BUILDERS OF FINE HOMES
(516) 883-2110
99 Karol Place
Muttontown, NY 11753
Paul Spivack
Steven Spivack
H & M, a Swedish international retail clothing store has
come out with a tank top that has a partial quote from the
Talmudic sage Hillel. It has become one of their best
sellers. Written in oversized black letters "If not now,
when?" The entire phrase by Hillel reads "If I am not for
myself, who will be for me? But if I am only for myself,
who am I? And if not now when". The famous phrase
comes from (ethics of the fathers) a collection of moral
advice.
In 1933, Joan Rivers was born as Joan Alexandra
Molinsky in Brooklyn, NY. She was the daughter of
Russian immigrant Jews. She graduated Phi Beta
Kappa from Barnard. She often used her member of the
tribe status in her comedy routine. ("I’m Jewish. I don’t
work out. If G-d had wanted us to bend over, he would
have put diamonds on the floor”).
Closing with a ditty:.... And this is good old Boston; the
home of the bean and the cod. Where the Lowell’s
speak only to the Cabot’s; and the Cabot’s speak
Yiddish, by god...........
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