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CONGREGATION SHAARA TFILLE
84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Tel. (518) 584-2370
Fax (518) 584-5226
E-mail: saratogajcc@verizon.net www.saratogasynagogue.org
April 2015
Published Monthly
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April
4-11 Passover
3 1st Seder
4 Community 2nd Seder ... 6:30 pm
7 Board Meeting ............ 6:00 pm
8 Adult Ed ...................... 7:00 pm
Kehillah Kedoshah
14 Sisterhood Meeting ..... 7:00 pm
15 Holocaust Remembrance Day
Service ..................... 7:00 pm
(Yom Hasho’ah)
17 Family Service ............ 7:30 pm
19 Jewish War Veterans .. 10:00 am
19 Synagogue Luncheon.. 12:30 pm
19 Concert ....................... 2:00 pm
Rabbi Blatt and Michael Clement
21 Havurah Vatik ...........11:00 am
21 Synagogue Dinner ...... 6:30 pm
21 92nd Street Y ............... 7:30 pm
David Brooks
22 Earth Day
23 Yom Ha’atsma’ut
(Israel Independence Day)
Regular Services
Mondays and Thursdays .... 7:30 am
Saturdays:
April 4 and 18...............10:30 am
April 11 and 25 ............... 9:30 am
Yizkor Service .... April 11
Hebrew School
Sundays ............................ 9:30 am
Wednesdays ..................... 5:30 pm
No Hebrew School
April 5, 8, 12, and 15
Bingo
Thursdays ..................... 5:30 pm
No Bingo April 9
Office Hours
Mon-Fri ............. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
The office will be closed
April 3 and 10
12 Nisan – 11 Iyar, 5775
Vol. 8 Issue # 4
From the Desk of Rabbi Blatt:
The “Sefer” or sacred Torah is the holiest object in
Judaism. Both literally and figuratively, the Torah has
saved our faith from extinction by making Judaism
portable and possible even when our people were forcibly
separated from Eretz Yisrael, that is, the land of Israel.
Although a Jew may not be familiar with the contents of
the Torah scrolls or the wide range of its commandments,
all Jews recognize the centrality of the Torah in Jewish
religious life and its function as the moral guide of the
Jewish people.
By extension, the garments used to adorn and decorate the Torah are
also considered regal and worthy of respect. When the Torah is stored in
the Holy Ark in the synagogue, it is usually covered with a decorative
mantle, often containing an inscription honoring the loved ones of those
who donated it. In its shape, the mantle recalls the robe of the High Priest
in the ancient Temple. The Talmud, the vast collection of the Oral Law,
mandates that it is obligatory to write a beautiful scroll and to wrap the
finished scroll in beautiful silk based on the statement in the Bible,
Exodus 15:2 — “This is my God and I will glorify Him.”
Thus, the function of the Torah mantle is both to protect the scroll and to
beautify it. Mantles are made of a variety of fabrics and come in an assortment
of colors. They are embroidered by hand or machine and are adorned with
a variety of iconic Jewish symbols: the tablets of the Ten Commandments,
the lions of Judah, the Star of David, crowns, menorahs, flowers and
wreaths, to name a few. In addition to the mantle, a fabric covering or
“mappa” is used to cover the open Torah scroll when it is on the reading
table in between readings. To leave the Torah exposed and unread is
considered disrespectful. Due to its intimate relationship with the scroll,
the “mappa” is also adorned and decorated with appropriate symbols of
Judaism and worthy of a dedication to the donor and/or his loved ones.
Periodically, the mantles are replaced as they get worn out after many
years of use. Our synagogue is in the process of getting ready to replace
these Torah accessories to fulfill the Talmudic mandates and provide our
four Torah scrolls with the respect and loving care that they require.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Serving the greater Jewish community for over 100 years
Dr. Kenneth Stuart Blatt
Rabbi/Cantor Congregation Shaara Tfille
In the event of an emergency,
Rabbi Blatt may be contacted by
cell phone at (917) 723-4571.
The Board of Congregation Shaara Tfille
Rabbi .......................................... Dr. Kenneth Blatt
Board of Directors
Judith Ehrenshaft ................................... President
Philip Weissman ............................ Vice-President
Michael Fischer ...................................... Treasurer
Barbara Opitz ......................................... Secretary
Volunteers Needed !!!!!!!!!
Board Members
Joseph Greenbaum .............. House and Grounds
Deborah Sabin ............................ Youth Education
........................................Program & Social Action
Allen Kasin ............................................. Cemetery
Mort Zelikofsky .................................Gabbi Liaison
Robert Katzman ............................... Legal Advisor
Jerry Grodin ................................... Board Position
Eileen Woodcock ........................... Board Position
Pamela Polacsek ........................... Past President
We are in need of volunteers to help prepare
and/or sell Bingo food. It takes about 1½ hours
to make the sandwiches and 2 hours to sell
them (these are two different jobs). Please
call the office if you would be willing to donate
your time once a month or every other month.
Please remember: the funds raised
from Bingo help with our annual budget.
Thank you.
Committee Chairs
Religious ......................................... Milton Mintzer
Membership ........................................... Tera Nadi
Fundraising ............................................................
Budget .......................................... Michael Fischer
Strategic Planning ...................... Pamela Polacsek
Sisterhood Liaison. ....................Judith Ehrenshaft
Men’s Club Liaison......................... Allan Polacsek
Bingo Liaison. ........................ Joseph Greenbaum
Pull Tabs Liaison......................... Carole Polacsek
Endowment Fund. ..........................Stephen Golub
Computer & Web ......................... Michael Fischer
Scroll ....................................... Susan Greenbaum
If you have volunteered to help make
bingo sandwiches, sell bingo food, sell
pull tabs or help with selling of bingo
cards, PLEASE remember to show up
at your scheduled time.
We have asked only the number of
people needed to volunteer. We do not
have extra people to help when others
forget to show up.
We appreciate all of our volunteers
and their dedication to
Congregation Shaara Tfille.
Office Administrator ....................Carole Leakakos
Rabbi Blatt’s office hours are by appointment.
Please call the office at 584-2370
to set up an appointment with him.
Please notify the office
if you or a member of your family would
like to request a hospital visit by the Rabbi.
Call the office at 584-2370
if you have any questions
about any of our programs.
Support the Local Food Bank
The deadline for all articles is the
10th of the month prior to publication.
If possible, please e-mail
articles to: suji@nycap.rr.com.
Otherwise, leave in the synagogue office.
Thanks. Sue Greenbaum, Scroll Editor
Please remember our neighbors in Saratoga
who are less fortunate than we are.
Please be generous with your food pantry donations.
We have a box in the front lobby waiting to be filled.
Please bring unopened, nonperishable foods.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
A Congregation Shaara Tfille Community Project
Reminder: Due to the increase in postage and
materials, the price of contribution cards sent
from the synagogue will be a minimum of $10.
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MEMORIAL CANDLES
Sondra and David Silverhart in memory of
Peter Silverhart
Naomi and Bernard Raphan in memory of Morris Raphan
Shirley and Harold Schultz in memory of Ray Schultz
Shirley and Harold Schultz in memory of Isadore Schultz
Sharon Dunn and Harvey Zirofsky in memory of
Irving Dunn
Sharon Dunn and Harvey Zirofsky in memory of
Bessie Dunn
Helen and Sidney Gordon in memory of David Gordon
Helen and Sidney Gordon in memory of Morris Gordon
Mort Zelikofsky in memory of Dorothy Zelikofsky
Alice and Irving Goldsmith in memory of
Morris Goldsmith
Joseph Jacobson in memory of Bessie Jacobson
Judith Ehrenshaft in memory of Murray Linden
Ina Gonick in memory of Pearl Gonick
Dianna and Eugene Nachamkin in memory of
Rose Rosenblum
Roslyn Goldsmith in memory of Morris Goldsmith
Roslyn Goldsmith in memory of Louis Getzoff
Ruth and Charles Weintraub in memory of
Dora Weintraub
Norman Mann in memory of Roberta Mann
Norman Mann in memory of Harry Mann
Norman Mann in memory of Gustav Pincus
Norman Mann in memory of Anne Pincus
Norman Mann in memory of Yetta Mann
Susan and Joseph Greenbaum in memory of
Doris Greenbaum
Iris and Michael Jourdan in memory of Pearl Tobias
CONTRIBUTIONS
Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards in honor of Bob Katzman,
with appreciation for his assistance
Iris and Michael Jourdan wishing Miriam Messinger
and her family well
KIDDUSH CONTRIBUTION
Judith Ehrenshaft in honor of her grandson
Jacob Roman Barr’s 15th birthday
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Mort Zelikofsky
MITZVAH CLUB 2015
Helen and Sidney Gordon
Felice Karlitz and Jerry Grodin
Celebrate your special birthday, anniversary, or
other happy event with all your friends. Sponsor
a Sabbath Kiddush or Friday night Oneg. Call
the synagogue office at 584-2370 to arrange a date.
RESERVATIONS: Due to the significant increase
in synagogue programming and special events, it is
important that we have an accurate count of the number
of people attending each event so that we can prepare
accordingly. Therefore, we will not accept reservations
for any event after the posted deadline. This applies to
everybody. This policy has the support of the Rabbi
and the President of the Board.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Prayer Book Dedications:
Chumashim (Etz Hayim Torah and Commentary)
can be dedicated in honor of someone for $72.
Siddurim can be dedicated for $36.
Please contact the synagogue office for details.
CONGREGATION SHAARA TFILLE 2015 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY
W
e are in the process of updating our Membership Directory for 2015.
Please check your copy of the 2013 directory for accuracy of the
following items:
Name (s)
Address (es)
Phone # (s)
Cell Phone # (s)
E-mail address (es)
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A
f you have any changes or additions, please inform Carole in the office at
584-2370. If you don’t have a copy of the 2013 directory, Carole can help.
s you know, Shaara Tfille keeps address, telephone, and e-mail listings for
important congregation notifications such as mailing and e-mailing of “The
Scroll” and phone and e-mail reminders, updates and emergency announcements.
If you choose to give us this information but keep it out of the directory,
please let Carole know.
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Please note:
Our Synagogue
kitchen is now
kosher for Passover.
Please do not bring any chometz
into the kitchen, until April 12th.
Please join the congregation on
Friday, April 17th at 7:30 p.m.
for Shabbat Evening Services
There will be an Oneg
after services.
Sisterhood Meeting
P
lease join us on Tuesday,
April 14th at 7:00 p.m., for
a synagogue Sisterhood
monthly meeting with a speaker.
ll women at Congregation Shaara Tfille are
invited to attend.
*SAVE THE DATE*
lease mark your calendars for
PWednesday, May 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
for the annual Synagogue meeting.
P
A
lease note, all of your Synagogue obligations
must be paid in full for you to have voting and
speaking privileges at the meeting. If you have any
questions about payment status, please call Carole
in the office at 584-2370. We will be having an
election of officers at this meeting.
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he monthly JWV meeting will be held
on Sunday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Adult Education
In the Beginning . . .
Kehillah Kedoshah
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On Wednesday, April 8 , 2015 at 7:00 p.m.,
we will initiate a one-hour Jewish healing circle meeting for
prayer, Torah study, discussion and support.
This once-a-month gathering is open to everyone, and I
especially encourage those who do not attend religious services
to strengthen their connection to Judaism by participating in the
Kehillah Kedosha, the Holy Community.
How Are the Congregation’s Expenses Funded?
from Michael Fischer, Treasurer
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ongregation Shaara Tfille expenses include salaries, building and grounds maintenance, building mortgage,
utilities, office expenses, insurance, programs and capital improvements.
Programs and capital improvement expenses are funded primarily from grants and donations. Membership
dues, the High Holiday Appeal, and various fund raising programs fund all other expenses.
Membership dues provide about 40% of the cost of expenses. Less than 10% of these expenses are raised
from the High Holiday Appeal. Other donations and fund raising programs must raise the remaining expenses.
Since the beginning of 2015, the Congregation Board has initiated two new fund raising initiatives:
• A new ‘Mitzvah Club’ for which a letter was recently sent to Congregation members
• Funds to support new Torah, Table and Bimah covers; a notice on this program is forthcoming
In addition, the Board has approved the payment of dues and contributions by the transfer of stock. Based
on the current tax law, the contributor of appreciated stocks does not pay tax on the capital gains. Contact
Shaara Tfille’s office for specific details.
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Member's Name
Irma Mintzer
Samuel Siegel
Marsha Katzman
Susan Edwards
Jay Goldman
Sondra Silverhart
Philip Weissman
Howard Zuckerman
Nancy Goldberg
Judith Ehrenshaft
Michael Fischer
Samuel Siegel
Ina Gonick
Marc Robin
Lawrence Golub
Marsha Katzman
Irma Mintzer
Patricia Balasuriya
Arthur Ostrov
Jerome Ostrov
Richard Ostrov
Milli Macy
Iris Jourdan
Iris Jourdan
Iris Jourdan
Iris Jourdan
Iris Jourdan
Harold Weinstein
Barbara Opitz
Piper Lutbak
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he Cemetery Rules and Fees document spells
out eligibility, rights, and fees. It also sets
guidelines for use of the building and sanctuary
during funerals. This document can now be found
on our website:
Deceased
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Viola Roston
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Malka Pletman
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Dorothy A Jacobs
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Harry Britt
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www.saratogasynagogue.org.
Sol Goldman
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Click on “About Us/General Info.” Then under
Sol Goldman
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“MINYAN! MINYAN! MINYAN!,” click on “rules,
Woodrow Weissman F
regulations and prices.”
Eugene Zuckerman
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Maxwell Albach
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Or call Carole in the office at 584-2370 or
Joseph Ehrenshaft
F/L
Al Kasin, cemetery committee chair, at 587-3737
Eduard Fischer
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for a copy or if you have any questions about the
Esther Globerson
M/L
cemetery.
Stanley Gonick
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Ann Robin
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lease help us keep our yahrtzeit list up-to-date.
Yetta Isaacson Golub M
Call Carole in the office with any additions or
Simon Jacobs
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Lisa Mintzer
Daughter corrections.
Enid Wijesekera
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Annie Ostrov
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Annie Ostrov
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Annie Ostrov
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Joseph Marks
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As stated in the articles on pages 1 (From the Desk
Ceil Weiss
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of Rabbi Blatt:) and 4 (How Are the Congregation’s
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Expenses Funded?), the time has come to purchase
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a new set of covers for the Torah, shulkan, podiums
Anci Weiss
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and tables on the bimah, as well as four gartels (Torah
Babci Weiss
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wraps) for every day and for the High Holidays.
Martin Weinstein
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Some members of the congregation have already
Jacob Lupian
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made
donations. Their generous support has started
Bernard Perlman
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Garments to Adorn
and Decorate the Torah
this campaign off on a positive note.
Congregants will soon be receiving a letter explaining this fundraiser in detail and asking for consideration
of donating one or more Torah items in memory or in honor of a loved one. No new pieces will be purchased
until the cost of an entire set has been donated. There will be a special Shabbat service to unveil the new covers,
with a Kiddush afterwards honoring the donors. Donations to this appeal will also count towards the 2015
Mitzvah Club.
Please contact the office if you are interested in making a donation, and one of the following members of
the Torah Committee will then contact you:
Deborah Sabin
Susan Weissman
Judith Ehrenshaft
Eileen Woodcock
Torah Emes
$2,200
Flame
$2.100
Mantle
$2,500
High Holiday–White
$2,500
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Star of David Table Covers: $800
Gartels: $128 (may be embroidered)
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O
n behalf of Congregation Shaara
Tfille, I thank Rabbi Joseph Solomon
for leading services and for his inspirational
sermons while Rabbi Blatt was on vacation.
Judith Ehrenshaft
President
n behalf of the entire
congregation,
Rabbi Kenneth Blatt and
President Judith Ehrenshaft,
extend a warm welcome
to Susan and Philip
Weissman
on the engagement
of their son
Evan Weissman
to
Ellen Kapitan
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O
V!
to Michael Jourdan
into our congregational family.
e are delighted to have you
join us!
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Mazel Tov
Helen and Sid
Gordon
Sevelod
Gordon
Erickson
Great
Grandparents
February 26, 2015
10 pounds 10 ounces
25 inches long
Congregation Shaara Tfille
presents:
Rabbi/Cantor Ken Blatt
in Concert!
Accompanied by Michael Clement
and his Band of Renown
April Birthdays and Anniversaries
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Arthur Isenberg
Milton and Stella Mintzer
Brian Lee
Helen Gordon
David and Sondra Silverhart
Philip Weissman
Charlotta Chudy
Ted Orosz
Stephen Golub
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Carole Leakakos
Allen and Bunny Kasin
Sue Edwards
Frank Rapp
Patricia Carson
Deborah Sabin
Lawrence and Barbara Golub
Susan Greenbaum
From New York to South Florida, Rabbi
Ken Blatt has engaged audiences in
cabarets, theaters, hotel and condo
showrooms and cruise ships. Enjoy great
songs from the American Songbook,
Broadway, Country and “Pop” hits and
the Joy of Jewish music.
Sunday, April 19th at 2:00 p.m.
Join us for a delicious luncheon
before the concert at 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $18 (concert & lunch)
For more information and to RSVP call
Carole in the office at 584-2370.
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Please join The Sisterhood of Congregation Shaara Tfille
as we honor
SONDRA G. SILVERHART
THE 2015 WOMAN OF VALOR
Eshet Chayil
Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 1:00 pm
Congregation Shaara Tfille
84Weibel Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Our desire in creating the Woman of Valor award is to honor women who had distinguished careers and
have served as leaders and role models in the greater Saratoga community. These women follow in suit from
the Eshet Chayil described in Proverbs 31:10-31 from our Hebrew Scriptures where we believe, “She opens
her hand to the needy and extends it to the poor. She is robed in strength and dignity and cheerfully faces
whatever comes her way. She tends to the affairs of her household and eats not the bread of idleness. Many
women have done superbly, but they surpass them all.”
Sondra (Sandy) has been a trailblazer for women in our community as a very successful businesswoman
and active volunteer. This tribute provides an opportunity for her family, many friends, fellow congregants and
businesspeople to recognize Sandy’s accomplishments. We are hoping that you join us in celebrating Sandy’s
dedication to Saratoga Springs by supporting this event.
Shortly you will be receiving your formal invitation to the catered luncheon fundraiser in honor of
Sandy as our 2015 Woman of Valor. Listed below are suggested levels of giving. If you cannot join
us for the celebration, please donate generously. You will be with us in spirit.
Adults will attend @ $54 each and
Underwriter:... $900
Benefactor: .... $540
Patron: .......... $360
Sponsor: ........ $180
Friend: ............. $72
Greetings:........ $36
Named: ........... $18
Children under 18 @ $30 each
– Three tickets and full back or inside front page ad in the Celebration Program
– Two tickets and a full inside page ad in the Celebration Program
– Full inside page ad in the Celebration Program
– One-half page ad in the Celebration Program
– One-quarter page ad in the Celebration Program
– One-eighth page ad in the Celebration Program
– Name listed on the Best Wishes page in the Celebration Program.
Please use the response card enclosed with your invitation to R.S.V.P. by May 10th
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April 2015
Sunday
Monday
12 Nisan – 11 Iyar, 5775
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
12 Nisan
13 Nisan
Frida
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Saturday
14 Nisan
Services 7:30 am
4
15 Nisan
Passover Day 1
Services 10:30am
Office Closed
Hebrew School
5:30 pm
Bingo 5:30 pm
7:05 pm
Erev
Passover
1st Seder
5
16 Nisan
Passover Day 2
No Hebrew
School
6
17 Nisan
Passover Day 3
Services 7:30 am
8
7
18 Nisan
Passover Day 4
9
20 Nisan
Passover Day 6
Services 7:30 am
19 Nisan
Passover Day 5
12
23 Nisan
No Hebrew
School
13
24 Nisan
Services 7:30 am
14
25 Nisan
Sisterhood
7:00 pm
19
20
21
30 Nisan
1 Iyar
2 Iyar
Rosh Chodesh
Hebrew School Rosh Chodesh
Havurah Vatik
9:30 am
Services 7:30 am
11:00 am
Jewish War
Veterans
10:00 am
Light Dinner
Luncheon
6:30 pm
12:30 pm
92nd St Y
Concert with
Rabbi Blatt
7:30 pm
2:00 pm
David Brooks
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7 Iyar
Hebrew School
9:30 am
27
8 Iyar
Services 7:30 am
28
9 Iyar
26 Nisan
7:12 pm
16
27 Nisan
Yom Hasho’ah
Services 7:30 am
No Hebrew
School
Holocaust
Remembrance
Day Service
7:00 pm
22
3 Iyar
29
10 Iyar
8
18
29 Nisan
25
6 Iyar
Passover Day 8
Services 9:30 am
Yizkor Service
7:14 pm
17
28 Nisan
Shemini
Services 10:30am
7:22 pm
Services 7:30 pm
23
4 Iyar
Bingo 5:30 pm
30
24
5 Iyar
Tazria-Metzora
Services 9:30 am
7:30 pm
11 Iyar
Services 7:30 am
Hebrew Schoo l
5:30 pm
22 Nisan
Bingo 5:30 pm
Yom Ha’atsma’ut
Services 7:30 am
Hebrew Schoo l
5:30 pm
Passover Day 7
11
No Bingo
Adult Ed: Kehillah
Kedoshah
7:00 pm
15
21 Nisan
8:08 pm
Office Closed
No Hebrew
School
Board Mtg.
6:00 pm
10
Community
2nd Seder
6:30 pm
The office will be closed
April 3rd and 10th
No Hebrew School
April 5th, 8th, 12th, and 15th
Bingo 5:30 pm
No bingo April 9th
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n a world in which Anti-Semitism still thrives and Jews around the world
continue to be threatened and targeted by terrorists, it is incumbent
upon us to remember, Zachor, the Holocaust on Yom Ha Shoah.
This year, in lieu of Hebrew School at 5:30 p.m., we will hold a
Yom Hashoah Commemorative Service for the Hebrew School students and the
Congregation on Wednesday evening, April 15th from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. We would
like to have all of our Hebrew School families and students who attend
participate in the Candle Lighting ceremony that we do during this service.
Thank you,
YOM HASHOAH
Wednesday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m.
at Congregation Shaara Tfille
Rabbi Kenneth Stuart Blatt
NEVER FORGET !
Bringing the talk of NYC to Saratoga Springs!
Join New York Times columnist David Brooks for an in-depth discussion
about what constitutes character as explored in his new book.
Tuesday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m.
This presentation will be preceded by a light dinner.
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., The Broadcast begins at 7:30 p.m. (promptly)
Cost for the dinner & broadcast: $12; Cost for only the Broadcast: $5.
Reservations for Dinner & Broadcast, by Friday, April 17th
Call: 584-2370 or e-mail: saratogajcc@verizon.net
12th Annual North Country – Federation Event
Sunday, May 17, 2015 at 7:00 p.m.
Saratoga City Center
522 Broadway, Saratoga Springs
Catered dinner and dessert reception
$30 per person
‘The New Middle East and
The World in Shambles
with Miri Eisen
All attendees will be asked to privately sign a pledge card for the
2015 Saratoga – North Country /Federation Israel Campaign.
e urge all members of Congregation Shaara Tfille to attend the 14th Annual Saratoga/North
Country Federation event on Sunday, May 17, 7:00 p.m., at the Saratoga City Center.
iri Eisen, former International Media Advisor to Israeli Prime Ministers is the speaker. She was the “face” of Israel
to CNN, FOX, BBC, and MSNBC during several conflicts. The topic “The New Middle East and The World in
Shambles” is most timely. The program includes a catered dinner and a dessert reception by “As You Like it” caterers,
with plenty of time to network and socialize.
Miri spoke eloquently two years ago and is being brought back by popular demand.
ederation is very generous to the Saratoga Jewish community and specifically to our synagogue. In addition, Federation
funds many programs and services which help and serve our individual members. Participation is a beautiful way to
“give back” and say thank you.
Congregation Shaara Tfille’s President, Judith Ehrenshaft, is an event chair.
he cost of the event is only $30.00 pp. Reservations can be made by calling Sara Mastro at 783-7800 ext. 232 or on-line
at www.jewishfednyorg.
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HAPPY PURIM 2015 - 5775
Purim Celebration, March 4th
The following congregants
sent Purim greetings
(Shalach Manot bags)
to the members of
Congregation Shaara Tfille:
Rabbi Kenneth Blatt
Ruth and Ed Dweck
Rita and Michael Fischer
Sue and Joe Greenbaum
Iris and Michael Jourdan
Al and Bunny Kasin
Wilma and David Koss
Carole and Bill Leakakos
Brian Lee and Patricia Carson
Chag Samayach from Piper and Barry
The Messing Family
Stella and Milt Mintzer
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Pamela Polacsek
Seth Rosner and Judith Ehrenshaft
Judy and Rick Singer
Abraham and Angie Sultan
Skip and Eileen Woodcock
CONTEMPORARY PASSOVER SEDER
Help us celebrate the Jews’ freedom from slavery.
Congregation Shaara Tfille will be hosting the
second Seder on Saturday, April 4, 2015.
Time: The Service and Seder starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Adults — $36 per person member, $45 non-member
Children under 13 — $15 member, $20 non-member
Catered By
Traditional Seder Plate
Matzo Ball Soup Gefilte Fish
Boneless Chicken Breast over Spaghetti Squash
topped with Roasted Tomatoes and Caramelized Onions
or
Giant Portobello Mushroom over Spaghetti Squash
topped with Roasted Tomatoes and Onions
Oven Roasted Potatoes Roasted Vegetables
Dessert Fruit
Hot and Cold Beverages
Reservations were due by Friday, March 27, 2015.
For late reservations call Carole at 584-2370 to see if space is available.
Sisterhood is looking for volunteer cooks.
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For the community seder on April 4 :
Wednesday April 1st: Baking apple cake
Thursday, April 2nd: Preparing charoset
Help also needed in preparing for the luncheon on Sunday, April 19th.
To volunteer, or for more information, call Linda Bertrand at 306-5931.
Reminder: The men’s and
women’s veteran shelters of
Saratoga County are always in
need of clothes, household goods, books
and magazines.
There is a box in the synagogue coat
room for donations.
Authorization to Sell Chametz
I hereby authorize Rabbi Kenneth Blatt of Congregation Shaara Tfille to sell the Chametz
(all material that is unfit for Passover consumption or possession by a Jew) of:
Name: __________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________
before Passover, according to Jewish law.
Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ________________
I enclose a contribution of $_________ as a token “agency fee”.
Please return this form with payment made payable to: Congregation Shaara Tfille
This form must be received by Friday, April 1, 2015
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Havurah Vatik March Event
Tuesday, April 21st, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
at Congregation Shaara Tfille
All area Jewish Seniors 55 plus are welcome!
Tales from the Twentieth Century:
Modern Jewish Stories
Come hear Storyteller Kate Dudding share true stories about both famous
and little-known Jewish characters such as the Gershwin brothers,
Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, as well as people you’ve never
(before) heard of, ----------- but will (now) never forget.
A catered lunch will be served.
It is very important that you contact Temple Sinai at 584-8730, mailbox 4, or
havurahvatik@hotmail.com by April 16th if you are planning to attend, need to cancel your reservation, or if
you need transportation.
Keep Havurah Vatik alive and well – bring along a friend to enjoy this program.
We are grateful to our sponsors:
and
.
Sisterhood Judaica
Gift Shop
HALF PRICE SALE !
Final Sale ! (Case next to the
grandfather clock only.)
50% Off Prices
as Marked.
Everything
Must Go !
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God Pen
Hand of
ant
Vivian Siegel
Cookbook
These
are
pictures
of
actual
sale
items.
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assortment of candlesticks
all Carole in the office at 584-2370 to
set up a convenient shopping time.
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Congregation Shaara Tfille
84 Weibel Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Non-Profit Organization
U.S. Postage
Paid
Permit #8
Saratoga Springs, NY
The Jewish Community Center
Address Service Requested
YOM HASHOAH
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Commemorative Service
(appropriate for children and adults)
Wednesday, April 15th, at 7:00 p.m.
at Congregation Shaara Tfille
OPEN TO THE SARATOGA SPRINGS COMMUNITY
NEVER FORGET !
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