DECEMBER 2013

Kislev - Tevet 5774

Sunday, December 1 4th Day of Chanukah

We light the 5th Chanukah candle tonight.

Each year brings new gifts! 5774 has arrived and we have the pleasure of welcoming new members into our midst. We are glad you’ve chosen to share in our synagogue family.

From Briarcliff Manor: From Ossining: Eric & Mara Epstein, Hannah & Matthew Michael & Eden Burkhardt, Gavin & Reid Marc & Jennifer Horowitz, Ian & Ryan James McLear & Janine Kahan-McLear, Scott & Sari Neave, Mikayla & Ryder Zoe & Avery Steven & Allison Packer, Alexis & Drew From Pleasantville: From Chappaqua: Benjamin & Jennifer Pergament, Evan & Dara Gary & Wendy Strauss, Gabrielle, Julia & Maci

Tuesday, December 10 Ha Mishpacha Luncheon & Program

Monday, December 2nd - WE CONTINUE TO CELEBRATE CHANUKAH

4:30 - 6:00 PM Join PJ LIBRARY for a Chanukah Program including building the TALLEST Lego Menorah (Snacks provided by the N.S.P.T.A.)

5:30 – 6:00 PM Adult Learning: The REAL story of Chanukah with Rabbi Kane You are also invited to join us at 6:00 PM for a Chanukah dinner ($5 per person) and a Chanukah Community Sing-A-Long as we light the 6th candle on our outdoor menorah.

RSVP for to education@csibriarcliff.org And for even more fun . . .

7:00 – 8:45 PM USY celebrates Chanukah with a LATKE PALOOZA!

All CSI members are invited to join us on Friday, December 6th, at the New Member/Family Night/Shabbat Rocks service at 7:30 PM. If you would like to host a new member family at the 6:00 PM Shabbat dinner prior to services, please call 762-2700 or email Lora@csibriarcliff.org

($72.00 includes dinner for your family and a new member family.)

Everyone is invited to join us at an Oneg Shabbat in honor of our new members following services.

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FROM THE RABBI, Steven C. Kane This past month there was an Op-Ed in the

NY Times from a woman named Susan Katz Miller. She is the author of a book entitled "Being Both: Embracing Two Religions in One Interfaith Family". The article was written in response to the recent Pew study on Judaism, which among other things noted a rise in intermarriage and a decline in institutional affiliation of Jews. In her article she writes, "in the course of a year, my family celebrates Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashana, Sukkot, Simhat Torah, Hanukkah, Passover and many Shabbats. We also celebrate All Saints’ Day and All Souls, Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. We are part of a growing movement to raise interfaith children with both family religions."

Ms. Miller's Op-Ed (and book) presents an interesting challenge to families where one parent is Jewish and another is not. Is it truly possible to embrace "everything" and follow two faiths, not in one household, but by one individual? In a world where we want to say yes to all possibilities that do not seem destructive, why not celebrate equally the heritage of both parents? Why do we insist on families choosing?

I found the reactions to her article quite enlightening. Jane Larkin is a woman who writes about parenting for InterfaithFamily.com, a website that supports interfaith families exploring Jewish life. In a recent article in the Jewish Daily Forward she recognized that Ms. Miller was not really speaking about dual faiths, but about celebrating dual holidays. Yet religion is certainly more than simply cultural celebrations filled with food and song. She wrote: "How could our family be “really Jewish” if we recognized Jesus as the Messiah? How could we be “really Christian” if we didn’t? It seemed that by choosing a hybrid path, our family would simply be on the threshold of both faiths but not be truly part of either. . . . Your child is asked to make a winter holiday art project. She can make only one. . . . She must choose red and green paper to create a Christmas theme, or blue and white for Hanukkah. It appears that this is a simple choice, but for a child being raised in a home with two religions, with no clear religious identity, this is not a choice between colored papers; it is a choice between Mommy and Daddy. That’s a decision no child wants to make.”

In one letter to the NY Times, David Billotti writes, "As a proudly Catholic half of an interfaith marriage who chose with my Jewish wife to raise our kids Jewish, I believe that Susan Katz Miller's approach is less than ideal. Her approach smacks of the modern parenting trend of letting kids think they

can be all things to all people and that choices are fluid...God's people are a mosaic of bright, bold colors and the treasure is in how they work together to make a beautiful tapestry. It would be much less beautiful if the colors just ran together."

Here at CSI we do our best to recognize what Mr. Billoti so elegantly describes as "the mosaic of faiths". Families that have one parent who is not Jewish are welcomed with open arms, and the non-Jewish parent is encouraged to participate in synagogue life as much as they desire, especially during life cycle moments. I have said to couples that it is important to visit non-Jewish grandparents on their holidays as a way of affirming the religious life of family members without compromising the (Jewish) religious life of their home.

There is much that religions have in common, but there are also ideas and faiths that are unique to each one. Affirming one religious identity for children with parents of different backgrounds, while at the same time honoring that background, is something that takes great thought and sensitivity, but is certainly quite possible to do. It helps preserve the mosaic, not only for our children, but also for the generations yet to come.

L'hitraot, Rabbi Steven C. Kane

Bulletin of Congregation Sons of Israel 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 A Conservative Synagogue Founded 1891-Affiliated With Our Mission Statement adopted 1999, revised 2007: Congregation Sons of Israel is an egalitarian, Conservative synagogue dedicated to imparting Jewish values and traditions from generation to generation in a welcoming participatory environment. We are a caring community committed to lifelong Jewish learning, the observance of mitzvot, meaningful prayer, and charitable deeds. We promote spiritual, cultural, and social connections within our community, to the State of Israel, and to Jews worldwide. Office: (914) 762-2700 E-Mail: Ellen@csibriarcliff.org

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OFFICERS Andrew Kagan President Jack Zinn Vice President Lisa Goodkin Vice President Robert Margolies Treasurer Roberta Kay Vice President Dan Levine Secretary Neil Schluger Vice President Daniel Singer Imm.Past Pres

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Bulletin published 10 months a year, no issues in July & August Publication year 2013 - 2014 Issue 3

Please note special Kabbalat Shabbat

service times in December:

Friday, December 6th

7:30 PM

Friday, December 13th

5:30 PM

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CANTORIAL NOTES Hazzan Jeffrey Shiovitz

When I was younger, I loved listening to

Peter, Paul and Mary. Their beautiful voices blending with lush harmonies fascinated me. Last year at this time I was securing copyright permissions for many of the songs that were to be found in my new book, B'chol Dor Vador: In Every Generation, An Anthology of Jewish Holiday Songs. One of the songs I was interested in including was Light One Candle by Peter Yarrow. I called his publisher seeking permission to use it in my book. I was told they would get back to me. Two days later, I received a telephone call - not from the publishing agent, but from Peter Yarrow himself! He was happy for me to include his song in my book as he was familiar with my work. I wanted to tell him that I was familiar with his work, too! (But I didn't!) I restrained myself! I did, though, ask him about Light One Candle.

While we are celebrating the earliest Chanukah in years, I thought it appropriate to speak about this remarkable song. This song was first performed as part of the 1982 Peter, Paul & Mary Chanukah/Christmas concert at Carnegie Hall with the New York Choral Society. Peter was always politically active. He was a leader in the Soviet Jewry Movement. It inspired an entire generation at the Free Soviet Jewry Rally in Washington that was held in 1987. I remember hearing this song for the first time. Listening to him sing, surrounded by thousands and thousands of like-minded people, I was reminded of my obligation to change the world; to engage in Tikkun Olam, repair our broken world. And, during that incredible day, as I stood by with Robyn and Rachel and thousands others, I knew that we could, indeed, change the world. The flame referred to in this song is a reminder of our ethics. It burns as a burden, demanding sacrifice and struggle. But it also lights the possibility, the privilege and promise of a better world. We must NOT let the light go out.

As you light the Chanukah lights this year, remember the message of this wonderful song. Listen to it over and over again. This song, in my opinion, has become a modern Chanukah musical classic. Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy the Chanukah lights!

Join Roni Shapiro for an Adult Learning Service Saturday, December 7th

10:30 – 12:00 noon Knowledge of Hebrew not

required.

HA MISHPACHA Tuesday, December 10th – 12:30 PM at CSI

Lunch will be served . . .

Book DCDTeTje

Ha Mishpacha means the family. It is a group for couples and singles over 65. Each month a different musical, cultural, social or educational program will be presented. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month – but please always check the Bulletin for the current month’s date.

For more information Contact Cantor Shiovitz, 923-0175

MEET NEW FRIENDS – GREET OLD FRIENDS

Our volunteer cooks as they prepared a delicious Thanksgiving/Chanukah feast for our guests at the

November 12th luncheon.

Need Bar/Bat Mitzvah credit?

Come to the ……

Saturday, December 7th - 10:30-12:00 upstairs (A special Shabbat Learning service for 6th & 7th

Graders led by Sheera Zuckerman)

Followed by Book Review with Dr. Ellen Weiser

“The Man in the White Shark Skin Suit”

By Lucette Lagnado

Put your service cards BEHIND the Blue tab that says “Shabbat morning attendance

behind here.”

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS Roni Shapiro, Educational Director

A Moment To Be Proud I didn’t know if I should cry or smile so I

did both! On October 26th, two of our special needs students celebrated their B’nai Mitzvah. They were incredible. Many of you know, but I think more of you don’t know, that CSI has a self-contained special needs Religious School Class that meets on Sunday mornings from 9-11. Sheera Zuckerman, is one of the most talented teachers I have ever had the privilege to work with. She teaches these special students to pray, read Hebrew, bible, holidays and more. These special children in turn teach our students and community that we are all made in the image of God and therefore are all very special.

Each Sunday, the Lev (Heart) class joins all of the classes for minyan and for all special programs. In fact, the Sunday before Matt and Ben’s Bar Mitzvah, they led prayers on the bimah for the entire school. All of the children were in awe of these two boys and understood what an accomplishment it was. Our entire school was proud.

Some of you may remember a couple of years ago, Richard, a developmentally delayed adult learned that he was Jewish and began to attend our Religious School. We celebrated his Bar Mitzvah here at CSI as a community. Each Wednesday, Richard still comes to Religious School. When he enters a classroom, the children all greet him and fight to sit next to him, wanting to help him follow what they are learning about.

Thank you to all who have made donations to the Mitzner Special Education Fund which supports our entire special needs program – Lev (Heart).

Do you know someone who has special needs and would like to be a part of our Lev class? Please pass the word about this incredible program.

UPCOMING SCHOOL DATES December 1 NO SCHOOL 2 PJ Library Chanukah Lego program/CSI family Chanukah program, dinner and candle lighting, USY Latke Palooza 3&4 Religious School makes Sufganiyot 5 Playgroup 7 Junior congregation, Adult Learning Service, Kadima service 8 High School & Israeli Dancing 10 Nursery School music

11 Nursery School Nature Program 12 Playgroup 14 Junior Congregation 15 High School 17 Nursery School Sign Language program 18 Nursery School music, Heh Class trip to Sammy’s Kosher Meat Market 19 Playgroup 21&28 NO Junior Congregation 22-31 & January 1 NO SCHOOL January 2 Classes resume, Playgroup

Teens join us for the second trimester of Hebrew High School

starting Sunday, December 8 Come make waffles, have a bagel & Lox

and learn a little. Sunday mornings: Breakfast 11:00 – 11:30

Class 11:30 – 12:15 Second trimester: Teacher: Beverly Sarkozi

Famous Jews Dead or Alive - Guess who I

am, win a prize and learn more about me.

or

Teacher: Roni Shapiro Jewish Bible Ethics - Does it really say you

can’t do that in the bible?

Roni Shapiro Ben David &

Benny Ben David

Invite the entire CSI

Community to join us as our son,

Ari Ben-David,

Becomes a Bar Mitzvah

on the Shabbat morning of

December 14th , 2013 at 9:30.

A luncheon will follow services.

Please rsvp to ronitshapi@aol.com

or call 762-7030 with how many will

be joining us for lunch.

Invitations are being emailed to all those

with an email address but if you didn’t

receive one or don’t have an email address,

please accept this as your invitation.

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FROM OUR YOUTH & FAMILY EDUCATOR,

Beverly Sarkozi

November began with a remarkable Kristallnacht speaker. Denny Jacobson addressed our audience of over 180 Hebrew School students, teachers, parents and community members. He spoke of the displacement of his family during the early part of the rise of the Nazi regime. He spoke of the path that his life took as opposed to the life his parents anticipated. Mr. Jacobson spoke of faith, religion, war and the lasting effects of the holocaust on all those that were touched by it. Roni Shapiro Ben-David's dedication to having our students and community hear first-hand accounts of those whose lives were changed forever by the holocaust was again evident as CSI Religious School remembered Kristallnacht this year. We appreciate Mr. Jacobson's taking the time to address our community.

We spent much of the rest of the month of November preparing for our Thanksgiving morning grocery distribution at Neighbor's Link. Every Thanksgiving Morning CSI teens are joined by teens from Mt. Kisco Hebrew Congregation to sort and pack 150 grocery bags filled with tuna, pasta, rice, peanut butter, canned fruit, vegetables, beans and even some fresh produce. We then board the bus and travel to Neighbor's Link in Mt. Kisco. We then spend time learning about what Neighbor's Link does and have the opportunity to meet their clients. Neighbor’s Link was founded to meet the needs of 4,000 Latino immigrants who represent 26% of Mount Kisco’s total population. Neighbors Link is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization that offers a full staffed center with comprehensive programs for adults and children including: education, employment and economic development, recreation and community-building, after-school tutoring and on-site help and referrals for personal family issues. By the end of November many of their clients find it hard to find work and the grocery bags are greatly appreciated. It is an eye opening experience for our Teens. We appreciate all of your donations and the help of all who participated. Thank you to Josh Sarkozi for all his efforts in making sure the grocery bags were full by carefully shopping for all the missing items.

As a side note I would like to mention the Lev Program. I am not sure all of you are aware of this program. The Lev Program is Hebrew School for special needs children. In this class, Sheera Zuckerman works her magic. She led Matthew and Benjamin Sternschein from the early days of Hebrew School to the bimah for their B’nai Mitzvah. As they each recited the Torah blessings we saw the best of what

CSI can do. It was Roni's vision to create an environment for all parents to be able to provide their children with a Jewish education regardless of their abilities. The Sternschein B’nai Mitzvah was a wonderful proud moment for those of us in the CSI community who were there to share it with them. Please get the word out to anyone you know who has a special needs child they wish to send to Hebrew School.

December will be a month of latkes for our Teens. We will be frying up a big batch on December 2nd. Be sure to look for our email with the details or friend us on Facebook.

CSI TEENS (8th – 12th grades)

JOIN USY FOR LATKE PALOOZA!

Monday, December 2nd – 7:00 – 8:45 PM

Help us make latkes !

Celebrate Chanukah and play the dreidel game.

Hang out and have a great time!

Cost $8 for USY members, $12 non-members

RSVP to youtheducator@csibriarcliff.org

CSI NURSERY SCHOOL

MOMMY & ME PLAYGROUP

Join the CSI Nursery School Playgroup

For Children up to 23 Months Come with your little one and make new friends while

we: sing songs, play parachute games, create projects

and listen to stories Or be more active with your child and climb through tunnels, slide down slides, jump on the trampoline, play on the mats or bounce in the jumpy castle.

Note: We have moved our playgroup day from Tuesday to Thursday mornings from 9:15-10:00 AM.

Dates are listed below. Dec. 5, 12, 19 March 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 April 3, 10, 24 Feb. 13, 27 May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Cost $12.00 per session. Checks are made payable to CSI Playgroup. Sign up

now by calling 762-2700 or email education@csibriarcliff.org

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE, Andrew Kagan

Never again! It’s a simple but powerful declaration. Two words that should always be in our conscious thoughts. Why? Because, as we recite every Passover, “In every generation, they rise up to destroy us,” simply because we are Jews.

As I write this, we have just observed the 75th anniversary of Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass which was the start of Hitler’s Final Solution. Homes, businesses and synagogues were destroyed, and thousands taken away to camps that night. Did you know that we have congregants whose families, or they themselves, experienced that night first-hand? Until recently, I admit, I did not. I did not pay enough attention.

It is easy to forget or believe that it was “then” and cannot be “now”. Here in Northern Westchester, it is unlikely that you, your family, your friends or other loved ones knowingly experience anti-Semitism in your daily lives. While we are fortunate to be able to live this way, the same cannot be said for others.

Just this week, I read several articles in the New York Times that gave me pause. The headlines speak for themselves: “Jews in Europe Report a Surge in Anti-Semitism” “In Hungary, Anti-Semitism Rises Again” “Cuomo Orders Investigations into Claims of Anti-Semitic Acts in a School District”

Each headline has its own worrisome story. In the first, a recent study reports 29% of European Jews are considering emigration because they do not feel safe in their own country. The second article reports that a virulently anti-Semitic party is the third largest in the Hungarian Parliament. But the last one was most shocking for me.

Pine Bush, NY, is only 50 miles from here, a quick ride north in our beautiful state. The article reports that Jewish students in the elementary and middle schools there have been subjected to anti-Semitic epithets, horrific Holocaust jokes, disparaging nicknames and the drawing of an overwhelming number of swastikas around the school and other buildings, as well as alleged bullying and taunting. This is not the kind of “bullying” which we read of so often, and which has its own, serious consequences. Three Jewish families have sued the school district in Federal court because they do not feel safe in their own neighborhoods. While the state

will now do its own investigation, the article indicates that the problems in this town have existed for some time. I hope that the investigation is both swift and thorough, and that, if there are documentable instances of anti-Semitism, they are publicized and addressed.

I encourage you to follow the course of all of these stories, and to discuss them with your families. It is one thing to teach our children about the Holocaust, as if it happened in another time. It is quite another to point out to them that, in every age, there will be those who wish to rise up and destroy us.

The leadership, teachers and members at CSI set the standard for being proud and active Jews. Together the CSI Community has the strength to recognize and speak out against discrimination of all kinds and to embrace and safeguard the declaration: Never again!

Lauren Benjamin & Merrie Satran

Chanukah is all about miracles and PJ Library

is all about Chanukah! Monday December 2nd, PJ Library sponsors a Chanukah program involving kids, legos, menorahs, snacks and fun! We hope you will bring your children to enjoy, snack and build! After a tasty snack provided by the Nursery School P.T.A., children will work both together and independently to create a huge menorah made entirely out of legos. Those who do not want to help build will have the option to make Chanukah crafts to decorate for the holiday.

Is your child still hungry for Chanukah? Some books that you can read together are: Biscuit's Hanukkah by Alyssa Satin Capucilli for the toddlers, Latkes, Latkes, Good to Eat by Naomi Hyland for the pre-schoolers/kindergarteners, and for the elementary students, The Trees of Dancing Goats by Patricia Polacco.

Looking ahead to January watch out for our Havdalah program!

Happy Chanukah, Merrie and Lauren

PJ LIBRARY AT CSI

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Once again, CSI will be sponsoring the

Christmas dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in Ossining on Wednesday, December 25th. As usual, we need people to cook - turkey, sweet potatoes, stuffing, pies, etc. We also need to purchase green vegetables, instant potatoes, rolls, cranberry sauce and other items to make this day a festive one for our guests. Help with serving and cleaning up is also needed on that day. There are MANY mitzvah opportunities available - why not use this as an opportunity to perform a “family mitzvah”?

If you are planning to be away, you can still help. Donations are welcome. We use donated funds to buy items we need that have not been donated. Please be generous so we can continue this important tradition in our community. Drop your check off, payable to Judy Boehr and marked Christmas dinner, in the front office. Judy will be sure to purchase what is needed to help make this a special day for those attending.

If you would like to cook, shop for the items we need, or help in any way, please contact Judy Boehr at 762-1984 or email Judy at tanglewoodtoots@juno.com (mark your email Christmas dinner).

An Evening For Women Only

In Celebration of Rosh Chodesh

Shevat Thursday, January 2

nd – 7:30 - 9:00 PM at CSI

This program is open to all but please RSVP to

Ronishapiro@csibriarcliff.org or call 762-2700

Donations are welcomed to CSI Rosh Chodesh!

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Stacy Charney & Roberta Bar-Levav, Co-Chairs

Ellen Weiser, Dinner Co-Chair

If you haven’t already signed up to host a new member family at our December 6th, 6:00 PM welcome dinner, there is still time. Call 762-2700 or email:

Lora@csibriarcliff.org to let us know how many in your family will be attending. Help us extend a warm welcome to our new families. Remember Family services that evening are at 7:30 PM.

NURSERY SCHOOL P.T.A. Jenean Eichenholtz

Fall fun continues in the nursery school, with

the children enjoying the change in season and the

excitement of the next round of holidays. Our annual

Thanksgiving celebration was enjoyed by all - the kids

loved singing with their families before feasting on

some delicious goodies. Thanks to all the parents who

helped prepare for this day!

The parties weren't only for the kids - the

parents also had a great time at a cocktail party where

artwork created by the children was auctioned off as a

fundraiser for the PTA. Mazal Tov to all the winning

bidders!

Chanukah is always a festive time loved by the

kids and their parents alike. Making menorahs, spinning

the dreidel, and sharing tasty gelt are just a few of the

ways our children are celebrating this fun holiday. The

PTA was happy to co-sponsor, along with PJ Library,

a Chanukah program for kids of all ages.

We hope everyone has a great holiday season

and has a safe and enjoyable winter break!

Our happy 2’s!

SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE REPORT Judy Boehr, Chair

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NEWS FROM SISTERHOOD Marion Jablansky www.wlcj.org

The weather may be getting cold, but

Sisterhood is sizzling! Over 60 women attended the paid up membership dinner where Susan Hodara, a local author and journalist, along with her co-authors Joan Potter, Lori Toppel and Vicki Addesso, spoke about their book Still Here Thinking of You: A Second Chance With Our Mothers. We heard some of their stories of their mothers, and discussed how our mothers affected our lives. Are you like your mother? Are your memories of your mother the same as your siblings? Thanks to the authors for a very thoughtful discussion. We also enjoyed a tasty meal prepared by Sisterhood members. One of the favorite dishes of the night was the Oriental Salad by our own Joanne Wagner. So many people asked for the recipe……..

ORIENTAL SALAD by Joanne Wagner

1 pkg. La Choy thin Chinese Noodles

1/3 cup sugar

1 – 16 oz. bag cole slaw mix

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 – 8 oz. pkgs. Sunflower seeds

¾ cup vegetable oil

2 – 8oz. pkgs. Slivered almonds

2 bunches scallions

Toast almonds and sunflower seed in oven at 375 degrees for 5 – 7 minutes, then cool. In a bowl mix coleslaw and sliced scallions. Mix vinegar, oil, sugar with a whisk, adding soy sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder to taste. (There are no specific measurements for the last 4 ingredients) You have to keep tasting and whisking until an emulsion is formed. Add to coleslaw and let sit for several hours. Then, just before serving, add nuts and Chinese noodles and toss.

Mah Jong nights are going strong! It is such a fun game to play, and there is always a beginners table. Don’t miss out on this hottest trend. The next game will be at CSI on Monday, December 9 at 7:30 PM.

Sisterhood is thrilled to sponsor Roni's Special Rosh Chodesh Celebrations for Women. At the Rosh Chodesh Kislev celebration, we learned how to make sushi thanks to the chef from Eden Wok in New Rochelle. We also learned about Judith, and why dairy foods, not just fried foods, are enjoyed during Chanukah. Dairy foods did not become popular during Chanukah until the Middle Ages. The custom of

eating dairy foods started, as many tales do, with a woman. The woman in this tale is Judith. According to legend, Judith was a beautiful widow who lived in the town of Bethulia in Israel during the sixth century BCE. When the Babylonian army besieged her village, Judith charmed her way into the enemy camp with a basket of cheese and wine. She brought the food to the enemy general, Holofernes, who consumed increasing amounts of wine along with the cheese. (According to the story, the cheese was very salty, hence making Holofernes very thirsty.) When Holofernes eventually became drunk and passed out, Judith beheaded him with his sword and brought his head back to the village in her basket. When the Babylonians discovered that their leader had been slain, they left. In this way Judith saved her people and eventually it became traditional to eat dairy foods in honor of her bravery. Although this story occurs centuries before the holiday miracle of the oil was thought to take place, the story was passed down orally through the centuries and Judith became an aunt or daughter of Judah Maccabee. The next Rosh Chodesh celebration will be Thursday, January 2, 2014 when we celebrate Rosh Chodesh Shevat, the month in which we celebrate Tu B’shevat.

The Sisterhood gift shop is a busy place. Thank you to all who purchased gifts and supplies this holiday season. And thanks to all who continue to stop by throughout the year. The gift shop is open every Sunday when Religious School is in session or by appointment. Just send an email to giftshop@csibriarcliff.org and we will be happy to arrange a time to meet you at the shop.

As you can see, being a part of Sisterhood is a wonderful experience. If you haven’t already done so, pay your dues and be a part of this wonderful organization. These wonderful programs will not be able to continue without your support.

The CSI bulletin and the CSI website are great sources of information. Continue to read future bulletins, as well as check the website for future Sisterhood programs.

Also, we are always looking for new ideas, so if you have any suggestions or wish to lead or help with an activity, please let us know. Our officers/chairpersons are always open to new ideas. President: Robin Ginsberg Immediate Past President: Elizabeth Dworkin Treasurer/Financial Secretary: Sharon Richter Recording Secretary: Beth Levine Corresponding Secretary/ Bulletin: Marion Jablansky Membership: Annleah Berger

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SISTERHOOD (continued) Gift Shop: Annleah Berger / Robin Ginsberg / Jill Greenstein / Marion Jablansky / Sharon Orenstein www.WLCJ.org = the website for Women’s League for Conservative Judaism, the organization to which your Sisterhood belongs. Log in and check it out! Gift tip: How about some silver polish to keep your candlesticks (and jewelry) shining bright!

CANTOR SHIOVITZ GETS NEW OFFICE On Wednesday, October 30th, the much awaited construction of the Cantor’s new office space began.

As many of you know, the Cantor’s office has always been at the top of the stairs on our 2nd floor.

Today, November 11th, the Cantor has happily relocated to his new space, formerly classroom 10

on the kitchen side of our main level.

Busy at his desk! Relaxing and kvelling! When you are in the building, don’t forget to stop by and see the Cantor in his new location while wishing him a Mazal Tov on his new “digs”!

You are invited to join Roni Shapiro at her home, 26 Pocantico Road, Ossining, on Sunday, January 12th, at 7:00 PM when the Women’s Book Club will discuss The Lost Wife by Alyson Richman. Note that this is a change of date from the 5th.

Please RSVP to RoniShapiro@csibriarcliff.org

Sisterhood Membership 2013-2014

To join, please send your check for

$25.00 dues, payable to CSI Sisterhood,

and return it with this form to:

CSI Sisterhood

1666 Pleasantville Road

Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510

Name_______________________________

Phone_______________________________

Address_____________________________

For questions concerning membership or to

sign up for one of our committees please

Call Annleah Berger: 914-762-5312

Deadline for the January Bulletin is

Tuesday, December 10th

.

Please get your articles in on time.

WOMEN’S BOOK CLUB with Roni Shapiro

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Hello, my name is GREGORY FISHKIN and on December 7, 2013, I will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. My parents are Melissa and David and my sister is Sarah. I reside in Ardsley and Briarcliff Manor. I am in 7th grade and attend Ardsley Middle School, where I am a member of the chorus.

Outside of school, I enjoy various sports, including basketball, baseball and soccer. In the winter, I enjoy skiing. I also have a Black Belt in Tai Kwon Do. For the past eight years, I have participated in the dance program at Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts – breakdancing, hip hop, pop & lock, etc. I am a fan of the Yankees, Giants, Brooklyn Nets and Rangers. For the past three years, I have spent summers at Camp Berkshire Hills in upstate New York.

For my Bar Mitzvah project, I have been teaching dance to developmentally disabled boys at the Andrus Children’s Center in Yonkers, NY. This project means a great deal to me. I’ve been dancing since I was five years old. It always makes me feel happy when I am dancing; I lose myself in the dance and whatever stress I’m feeling goes away. This is what I try to bring to these kids, since each of them has many hard things in his life to deal with. I hope they get the same feeling that I do and forget about their problems (at least temporarily) and develop a sense of confidence. Dance and music (and the arts in general) tend to bring people together. When I’m there, I bond with the boys and watching their faces and how excited they are to see me makes it all worthwhile.

I’m excited about my upcoming Bar Mitzvah. I’ve attended CSI Religious School for my entire Hebrew School education since Alef. Last summer, I traveled with my grandparents to Israel for the first time, which will help give special meaning to my Bar Mitzvah. I’d like to thank my mom, dad and sister for being there for me; as well as all of my Hebrew School teachers, my mentor Elise Mottel, Roni, Rabbi Kane and especially Cantor Shiovitz for helping to prepare me and making this day possible.

Shalom. For those of you who don’t know me,

allow me to introduce myself, my name is SARAH TEITELBAUM, and I have been preparing to become a Bat Mitzvah on December 7, 2013. I live with my parents Drs. Laura and Michael, and have been coming to CSI, since before I was born. In fact, I am a proud third-generation CSI member and the fifth family member to celebrate a Bar/Bat Mitzvah here.

I am in eighth grade at Solomon Schechter School of Westchester, where I began studying Torah reading in fourth-grade and have enjoyed learning more with Cantor Shiovitz at CSI. With his continued encouragement, I look forward to coming back to read my Torah portion here again in the future. My modified girls’ tennis team just finished our season undefeated. I have also played trumpet in our middle school band for the past two years.

While I have done many mitzvah projects over the years, including helping to assemble and disassemble our CSI sukkah every year for the last eight years, helping to pack and organize the Passover food CSI collects every year for the less fortunate, and even helping put out our hundreds of extra chairs for the High Holidays, for my Bat Mitzvah, I focused my attention on one extra project in particular. This year I've not only volunteered to help, but also am one of the youngest girls to have been selected to be on the teen advisory board for Mount Sinai Hospital's Growing up Healthy Program. Evolving out of a long-term research project to find the cause of early puberty in young girls, our board now meets regularly to develop programs for the young women of the study and to help the research design team brainstorm ideas to include in future research. As you can imagine, I'm very proud to be part of this once-in-a-lifetime experience to not only benefit many girls like me, but potentially also the health of girls all over the world for generations to come.

I approach my Bat Mitzvah with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I have enjoyed my childhood and growing up so far, yet the future is a great unknown, which can be scary. On the other hand, at the end of every Yom Kippur Rabbi Kane tells us how as the sun sets one door closes and we pray for another to open. I would like to thank Rabbi Kane for his insightful lessons, Cantor Shiovitz for always having confidence in me that I could do more and do it well, and my parents for helping me get to the door that is my Bat Mitzvah and through it to the exciting adventure on the other side.

My name is ARI BEN-DAVID and I am

going to become a Bar Mitzvah on December 14th at CSI and December 26th in Sfat, Israel. I live in Ossining, but attend Solomon Schechter Day School in Hartsdale. I play baseball on Ossining’s travel team and basketball for CSI and Solomon Schechter. I also play the ukulele. I have two brothers Eitan and Lior and a dog named Falafel. My mom is Roni Shapiro and my dad is Benny Ben-David.

For my Bar Mitzvah project I am going to be (continued on next page)

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B’NAI MITZVAH (continued) continuing our family project of feeding the hungry. If you haven’t visited the Westchester Food Bank in Elmsford, you really should. Once you go there you really get a feel for how many people they help in Westchester. We also, regularly visit the Pelham Parkway Jewish Food Pantry in the Bronx. Hunger in America is at an all-time high. So many people need food, Jewish and non-Jewish. Each year, my mom picks one night of Chanukah and my brothers and I don’t get presents for ourselves. Instead, she gives each of us money and we use it to find the healthiest items we can from the grocery store. We then go to the food pantry and unload the food, meeting some of the people that the pantry helps.

I am getting people to donate food for the centerpieces at my Bar Mitzvah and I will continue to volunteer on Thursday nights at the Westchester Food Bank. In addition, 10% of my Bar Mitzvah money will also be donated to the Food Bank.

Mazal Tov to the Fishkin, Teitelbaum & Ben David Families who will assist in hosting the Oneg Shabbat at our Friday, December 6th, 7:30 PM Family Night / Shabbat Rocks/New Member welcome

service in honor of their childrens’ achievements. (Note Service Time)

If you would like to host a new member family at our 6:00 PM dinner preceding services, please

Email Lora@csibriarcliff.org

P E O P L E

Mazal Tov to: Janice & Barry Kirschner on the birth of their granddaughter, Ella Leigh, daughter of Rebecca & Matthew Kirschner, sister of Zachary & Alex.

Charlotte & Richard Watt on the birth of their grandson, Samuel Millar Watt, son of Matthew & Jennifer Watt. Thank you to: Donna Hannan for donating the chocolate kisses for the Religious School P.T.A.’s Chanukah dreidel games. Speedy Recovery: Arnie Richter & Ellen Weiser. Condolences to: Helene Miller on the death of her mother, Shirley Podell. Eric Scholnick on the death of his mother, Stephanie Scholnick. Lee Zaretzky on the death of his nephew, Michael.

Mazal Tov: to the following members who will celebrate anniversaries in December. 1 Robert & Lisa Josephberg 23rd 2 Melvin & Ruth Speier 41st 6 Seth & Deena Kornblau 16th 7 Scott & Robyn Berman 28th Stuart & Stacy Halper 22nd David & Beth Lachtman 17th 10 Eric & Lisa Nadler 18th Ira & Lisa Schwartz 13th 11 Michael & Alyssa Sokoloff 40th 13 Jeffrey & Ilene Calderon 21st 15 Giora & Karen Payes 12th 16 David & Jewel Weiss 24th Adam & Jacqueline Moskow 18th 17 David & Lisa Zimmerman 19th 18 Jeffrey & Robyn Shiovitz 30th Jonathan & Erica Kolbrener 19th 19 Joshua Diamond & Zhanna Glazenberg 20th 22 Gary & Bette Slutsky 51st

I. Sid & Joan Schneider 45th 24 Matthew Weiss & Vivian Anschel-Weiss 35th 26 Richard & Betsy Rosenblum 42nd 27 Eric & Elizabeth Dworkin 21st 30 Gary & Lisa Lehrman 35th 31 Thomas & Donna Hannan 19th

Each child brings his or her own blessings into the world. The following children, members of our congregation and/or school, will celebrate a birthday during the month of December. They will be called to the bimah to receive a blessing on Friday, December 6th, at our 7:30 PM Family Night/Shabbat Rocks/New Member Welcome service. (Note special time this month) If you would like to host a new member family at 6:00 PM dinner preceding services, please email Lora@csibriarcliff.org or call 762-2700.

Only the names of those students present will be called. Please take your name card out of the “birthday” box in the front lobby and present it to a Ritual committee usher if you would like to be called up to receive a birthday blessing. Julieta Antman Charlotte Landau Ari Ben David Ryder Neave Gregory Fishkin Alexis Packer Max Haberman Caleb Schumacher Laura Horowitz Sabrina Venezia Matthew Kessler Olivia Wrubel

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December 1, 2013 – January 5, 2014 28 Kislev - 4 Shevat 5774 Note: Shabbat ends 1 hour after Friday’s C/L Time

Changes in calendar events may take place – please check our website www.csibriarcliff.org for up to date information

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Dec. 1 28 Kislev Dec. 2 29 Kislev Dec. 3 30 Kislev Dec. 4 1 Tevet Dec. 5 2 Tevet Dec. 6 3 Tevet Dec. 7 4 Tevet Chanukah – Day 4 9:15 AM Minyan NO SCHOOL Light 5th Chanukah Candle in Evening

Chanukah – Day 5 7:15 AM Minyan 9:15 AM N.S.P.T.A. 11:00 AM Women’s Torah Study 4:30 PM PJ Library Chanukah Program & Lego Menorah building 5:30 PM Adult Chanukah Learning with Rabbi Kane 6:00 PM Chanukah Dinner ($5 pp) and Community Sing-A- Long as we light the 6th Candle on our Menorah 7:45 PM USY Latke Palooza 8:45 PM Talmud

Chanukah – Day 6 11:15 AM Jews in the News 12:30 PM Yiddish Club 7:00 PM Caring Community Religious School makes sufganiyot Light 7th Chanukah Candle in Evening

Chanukah – Day 7 Rosh Chodesh

Religious School makes sufganiyot

Light 8th Chanukah Candle in Evening

Chanukah – Day 8 7:15 AM Minyan

9:15 AM Playgroup

6:00 PM NEW MEMBER SHABBAT DINNER

NOTE TIME 7:30 PM SHABBAT ROCKS/FAMILY NIGHT/NEW MEMBER WELCOME Service CL: 4:08 PM

Vayigash 9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service BM GREGORY FISHKIN 10:30 AM Adult Learning Service 10:30 AM Kadima 11:00 AM Junior Congregation 4:00 PM Mincha BM SARAH TEITELBAUM

Dec. 8 5 Tevet Dec. 9 6 Tevet Dec. 10 7 Tevet Dec. 11 8 Tevet Dec. 12 9 Tevet Dec. 13 10 Tevet Dec. 14 11 Tevet 9:15 AM Minyan Gift Shop Open 9:00 AM Group A BM Cl. 5 10:00 AM Shira Chadasha/Cantor 10:30 & 11:15 AM Adult BM Class Israeli Dancing 11:00 AM H.S.

7:15 AM Minyan 7:30 PM Men’s Club 7:30 PM Sisterhood Mah Jong 7:30 PM Rabbi’s Five Things Class 8:45 PM Talmud

N.S. Music 10:00 AM Five Things With Cantor-Yemen & Morocco 11:15 AM Jews in the News 12:30 PM Ha MIshpacha luncheon & program 8:00 PM Ritual Comm.

N.S. The Nature of Things

7:30 PM Men’s Club Regional Meeting

7:15 AM Minyan 9:15 AM Playgroup 10:30 AM Ha Mishpacha Discussion Group

NOTE TIME 5:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service CL: 4:08 PM

Vayechi 9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service BM ARI BEN DAVID 11:00 AM Junior Congregation 8:00 PM Jewish Music Through the Ages at the home of Stacy & Richard Charney

Dec. 15 12 Tevet Dec. 16 13 Tevet Dec. 17 14 Tevet Dec. 18 15 Tevet Dec. 19 16 Tevet Dec. 20 17 Tevet Dec. 21 18 Tevet 9:15 AM Minyan Gift Shop Open 9:00 AM Group B BM Cl 1 10:00 AM Shira Chadasha/Cantor 10:30 & 11:15 AM Adult BM Class 11:00 AM H.S.

Tu B’Shevat 7:15 AM Minyan 11:00 AM Women’s Torah Study 7:30 PM Executive Comm. 8:45 PM Talmud

Nursery School Sign Language 11:15 AM Jews in the News 12:30 PM Yiddish Club 7:30 PM Board of Trustees

Nursery School Music Heh Class trip to Sammy’s Kosher Meat Market

7:15 AM Minyan 9:15 AM Playgroup

6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service C/L: 4:11 PM

Shemot 9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service

Dec. 22 19 Tevet Dec. 23 20 Tevet Dec. 24 21 Tevet Dec. 25 22 Tevet Dec. 26 23 Tevet Dec. 27 24 Tevet Dec. 28 25 Tevet 9:15 AM Minyan 10:00 AM Torah for The Troops/Cantor NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED

7:15 AM Minyan NO SCHOOL

11:15 AM Jews in the News NO SCHOOL

Christmas Day CSI trip to Israel with Rabbi NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED

7:15 AM Minyan NO SCHOOL 10:30 AM Ha Mishpacha Discussion Group Rabbi in Israel

6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service NO SCHOOL Rabbi in Israel CL: 4:15 PM

Va’era 9:30 AM Shabbat Morning service Eagle Scout Ceremony Rabbi in Israel

Dec. 29 26 Tevet Dec. 30 27 Tevet Dec. 31 28 Tevet Jan. 1, 2014 29 Tevet Jan. 2 1 Shevat Jan. 3 2 Shevat Jan. 4 3 Shevat 9:15 AM Minyan NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED Rabbi in Israel

Jan. 5 4 Shevat 9:15 AM Minyan 10:00 AM Torah for the Troops/Cantor 11:00 AM H.S. Rabbi returns from Israel

7:15 AM Minyan NO SCHOOL Rabbi in Israel

NO SCHOOL Rabbi in Israel OFFICE CLOSES AT NOON

New Year’s Day Rabbi in Israel NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED

Rosh Chodesh Shevat 7:15 AM Minyan Nursery School Resumes 9:15 AM Playgroup 7:30 PM Rosh Chodesh Group with Roni Shapiro Rabbi in Israel

6:00 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service Rabbi in Israel CL: 4:20 PM

Bo 9:30 AM Shabbat Morning Service 11:00 AM Junior Congregation Rabbi in Israel

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CONTRIBUTIONS (received through 11/12/13)

ABRAHAM COHEN/FRED STARLER MEMORIAL TZEDEKAH FUND In Memory of From Morris Weisstuch Mr. & Mrs. Donald Weisstuch CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory of From Carl Kamhi Sharon Kamhi Jerome Rosenbaum Mr. William Drucker & Ms. Rhonda Rosenbaum CARING COMMUNITY In Honor of From Steven Johnson & Mr. & Mrs. Howard Code Jacy Good's Marriage “ Mr. & Mrs. Sam Papa “ Mrs. Adele Feldman “ Mrs. Esther Schwartz Thank You For The From HaMishpacha luncheon Deanna Fried “ Mrs. Marsha Landsberg In Memory of From Elaine Green Mr. & Mrs. Alan Duke “ Mr. & Mrs. Sam Papa “ Mrs. Adele Feldman “ Sisterhood of CSI Marilyn Zonan Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Zonan Sophie Katzelnik Ms. Belle Feldman JEFFREY DITTELMAN/ROBINOV CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor of From Erica Kolbrenner's Ms. Faye Dittelman & Mr. Simchat Torah honor David Perelman Sherman Alpert's Simchat Torah honor “ The babynaming of Ellen “ & Steve Weiser's granddaughter Zoe The marriage of Steven “ Johnson to Jacy Good In Memory of From Elaine Green Ms. Faye Dittleman & Mr. David Perelman Jeffrey Dittelman “ Muriel Yoken Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yoken Shirley Podell Rabbi & Mrs. Steven Kane Stephanie Scholnick “

Good Health From Murray Rottenberg Ms. Faye Dittleman & Mr. David Perelman EDUCATIONAL DIRECTOR’S DISCRE. FUND In Honor of From Ari Ben-David's Mr. & Mrs. Howard Code Bar Mitzvah ETZ CHAIM (Tree of Life) FUND In Honor of From Audrey Bender, upon Mr. & Mrs. Philip Edelstein receiving the Psichas Neilah award Steven Johnson & Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benjamin Jacy Good’s Marriage For From Yizkor on Shemini Mr. & Mrs. Ludwig Cziment Atzeret Yizkor on Yom “ Kippur In Memory of From Arthur A. Herman Mr. & Mrs. Philip Edelstein Elaine Green Dr. & Mrs. Richard Charney “ Mrs. Ruth Baer “ Mrs. Esther Schwartz “ Mr. & Mrs. Robert Margolies “ Drs. Neil & Leona Schluger “ Mr. & Mrs. Ira Eisenstein Michael Cohen Arleen Neustein RACHEL GREENSTEIN RESOURCE LIBRARY FUND In Honor of From Dana Wattenberg's Mr. & Mrs. Robert Margolies engagement to Kevin Khani The birth of our Mr. & Mrs. Richard Watt grandson, Samuel Millar Watt The PJ Library Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benjamin Program Speedy Recovery From Carrie Goldberg Dr. & Mrs. Michael Frey In Memory of From Elaine Green Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benjamin

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CONTRIBUTIONS (continued) GILBERT KAVY MEMORIAL BUILDING FUND In Memory of From Shubert Koyner Mr. & Mrs. Burton Koyner IRA KESTENBAUM BEAUTIFICATION FUND In Honor of From Audrey Bender upon Dr. & Mrs. Elliott Barish receiving the Psichas Neilah award “ Mrs. Cheryl Kestenbaum In Honor Of From The marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Mel Speier Steven Johnson & Jacy Good Mazal Tov To From Dana Wattenberg on Mrs. Cheryl Kestenbaum her engagement to Kevin Khani Barbara & James Kahn “ upon their son, Adam receiving his PhD Ellen Johnson on the “ Marriage of her son, Steven to Jacy Good Howard & Libbe Pavony “ On their 36th anniversary Janice & Barry Kirschner “ on the birth of their Granddaughter, Samara Lily Paul & Renee Horowitz on “ their 25th anniversary Speedy Recovery From Faye Dittelman Mrs. Cheryl Kestenbaum In Memory of From Elaine Green Mrs. Cheryl Kestenbaum Sylvia Reisner Mr. & Mrs. Richard Reisner MEMORIAL GARDEN FUND In Honor of From The marriage of Mrs. Ruth Baer Steven Johnson to Jacy Good “ Mrs. Ruth Jablansky In Memory of From Elaine Green Mrs. Ruth Jablansky “ Mrs. Annleah Berger Isadore Klein Mr. & Mrs. Larry Shapiro

RHODA & MEL MILLER TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND In Honor Of From Sue & Richard Alin’s Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Miller 50th anniversary Lou & Barbara Wachtel’s “ 50th anniversary In Memory Of From Rhoda Miller Mrs. Marsha Landsberg Mel Miller Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Miller Mary Sosenko “ Nanette Wasserman’s Ms. Sharon Davis Grandmother MITZNER FAMILY SPECIAL EDUC. NEEDS FUND In Honor of From Sheera Zuckerman Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wallis Mazal Tov From Ellen & Steve Weiser Mr. & Mrs. Norman Block on the birth of their granddaughter Zoe PRAYER BOOK FUND In Honor of From Abbe Marcus Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goodkin In Memory of From Eunice Lazarus Mr. & Mrs. Jack Freeman THE RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Honor of From Rabbi Kane Mr. & Mrs. Seth Kornblau The marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goodman Steven Johnson to Jacy Good “ Mr. & Mrs. Philip Edelstein “ Mr. & Mrs. Jay Waxenberg Mazal Tov From to Ellen Johnson Mr. & Mrs. David Stiffman on the marriage of her son Steven to Jacy Good “ Mr. & Mrs. Allen Banks In Memory of From Elaine Green Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goodman “ Mr. & Mrs. Richard Watt “ Mr. & Mrs. Eric Nadler “ Dr. & Mrs. Robert Josephberg “ Mr. & Mrs. David Stiffman “ Dr. & Mrs. Elliott Barish “ Holly Cohen

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CONTRIBUTIONS (continued) THE RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory of From Elaine Green Debra Young Freda Abramsky Mr. & Mrs. Richard Watt Isaac Saias Doris Saias Jerome Rosenbaum Mr. William Drucker & Ms. Rhonda Rosenbaum Murry Lewin Mr & Mrs. Gilbert Balog SAMANTHA SILVERMAN YOUTH ACTIVITIES In Honor Of From Joseph Schluger’s Mrs. Sylvia Eisenstein Bar Mitzvah In Memory Of From Juliette Wasserhman Ms. Sharon Davis David Leider Mrs. Sylvia Eisenstein STUDY IN ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Honor Of From Joseph Schluger’s Mrs. Sylvia Eisenstein Bar Mitzvah In Memory Of From David Leider Mrs. Sylvia Eisenstein Juliette Wasserman Ms. Sharon Davis

CSI’S YELLOW PAGES

Each month in this column we highlight a few of our avertisers. If you know a business person who could benefit by placing an ad in our bulletin, have them contct Lora at 914-762-2700 or email Lora@csibriarcliff.org Also, if you use one of our advertisers, please don’t forget to tell them you saw their ad in the CSI Bulletin. Need custom invitations for a special affair or cards for an upcoming holiday. Maybe a unique stationery is what you hjave I mind! Call Staci Rahamin at Sincerely Staci, 914-769-7902. She will help you make the right choice. Fall is here and w will soon be experiecning the colder temperatures of winter. This is usually when those tiny creatures are looking for a place to keep warm on frigid days. For pest management call JP McHale at 800-479-2284. And if you have been told that you have a termite infestation, you can rest easy once you call JP McHale. They are not just good, they are guaranteed!

Call the Synagogue Office, 762-2700 for contact information.

Eitan Ben-David 10th Grade Julia Birnbach 8th Grade Daniel Birnbaum 10th Grade Danny Dworkin 10th Grade Rachel Dworkin 11th Grade Noah Ginsberg 9th Grade Julia Gottlieb 8th Grade Rebecca Hannan 11th Grade Walter Holzberg 10th Grade Daniel Horowitz 11th Grade Jeffrey Horowitz 11th Grade Katie Katz 8th Grade Samuel Lanoff 8th Grade Marissa Lewis 11th Grade CPR Certified Sandy Reisman 10th Grade Zoe Scheier 10th Grade

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR

TEEN PROGRAMS

USY Hebrew High School Eitan Ben David Julia Birnbach Julia Birnbach Daniel Birnbaum Alana Blaustein Alana Blaustein Noah Ginsberg Noah Ginsberg Richard Gorlin Richard Gorlin Julia Gottlieb Abbey Hentel Abby Hentel Katie Katz Nathan Holzberg Tyler Leitman Walter Holzberg Jason Levitt Katie Katz Marissa Lewis David Kolbrener Steven Orientale Tyler Leitman Susan Palefsky Jason Levitt Itai Rubin Marissa Lewis Rachel Seiden Lindsey Mitzner Brandon Thrope Steven Orientale Rebecca Thrope Susan Palefsky Benjamin Wolin Itai Rubin Zoe Scheier Rachel Seiden Talia Shiovitz Brandon Thrope Jane Tilles Benjamin Wolin

Keep an eye on your email and the CSI Website, www.csibriarcliff.org

for details on all happenings at CSI.

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KOL NIDRE – 5774 One of our most important traditions is Tzedakah, the mitzvah of giving. Listed below are the names of each of you who have responded to our Kol Nidre Appeal through November 12, 2013. Please help us achieve our goal of 100% participation. At today’s count we are at 36%. Further donations will be listed in our December bulletin. *denotes contributions of $500 or more Mr. Robert Adler-Sole Dennis Altman & Regina Rosenbaum Dr. & Mrs. Warren Altwerger Bennett Ashley & Ruth Weinreb * Mrs. Judith Boehr Drs. J. Allen & Andrea Britvan * Ms. Helen Chuckrow & Mr. Richard Langeloh Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Citron * Mr. & Mrs. Howard Code Ms. Deborah Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Alan Crosswell Mrs. Sharon Dittelman Mr. & Mrs. Philip Edelsein Mrs. Sylvia Eisenstein * Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Gershowitz Ms. Lois Gimpel Suahkat Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan Goldheim Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goodkin * Mr. & Mrs. Alan Goodman * Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gottlieb * Mr. & Mrs. Ichael Haberman Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Halper Dr. Keith & Mrs. Jennifer Hentel Mr. & Mrs. David Horing Mr. & Mrs. Michael Jablansky Mrs. Eugenia Kagan Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Kahan Mr. & Mrs. Steven Katz Mr. & Mrs. Steven Kavee * Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Kobren Mr. & Mrs. Burton Koyner Mr. & Mrs. Richard Landau Dr. & Mrs. Eric Leibert Mr. & Mrs. Harold Levine Dr. Kevin & Mrs. Sonia Mathisson Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Miller Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Morris Mr. & Mrs. Gregory Mortman Mr. & Mrs. Mark Mottel Ms. Arleen Neustein * Mr. & Mrs. Michael Olin Joshua Parker & Debra Kittay-Parker Mr. & Mrs. David Preston Mr. & Mrs. Frank Rappa

Mrs. Rosalyn Rappaport Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Richter * Mr. & Mrs. William Robbins * Mr. Robert Schloss & Ms. Emily Sack Mr. & Mrs. Edwin Schwartz Mr. & Mrs. Alan Suna * Drs. Michael & Laura Teitelbaum Ms. Diane Trilling Mr. George Yankwitt Mr. & Mrs. Richard Yoken Ms. Debra Young

JEWISH/COMMUNITY NEWS

ATTENTION STUDENTS 7th through 12th GRADES ESSAY CONTEST

The Morris J. & Betty Kaplun Foundation, Inc. announces an essay contest for 7th through 12th graders. HOW TO ENTER: Level 1 - Grades 7, 8 & 9: Write an essay on: Up to now, which of your good deeds are you most proud of, why, and how has it changed you? Level 2 – Grades 10, 11 & 12: Write an essay on: Of all the many aspects, tenets, and traditions of Judaism, which single one do you view as the most important for you to pass on to the next generation? RULES 1. Essays Must be typed, double-spaced and a minimum of 250 words. Level 1 essays may not exceed 1,000 words. Level 2 essays may not exceed 1,500 words. 2. The contestant’s name, address, telephone number, email address, school name, grade, and date of birth must appear in the top right hand corner of the first page. The contestants name must appear on all subsequent pages. 3. To receive a list of the contest finalists, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your essay. 4. Entries must be received by March 3, 2014 and mailed to: The Morris J. and Betty Kaplun Foundation, Inc., Essay Contest Committee, POB 234428, Great Neck, NY 11023. No certified or registered letters will be accepted. Finalists will be notified by May 20, 2014. Prizes as follows will be awarded by June 30, 2014. Level 1: & 2: $1,800 first prize; $750.00 to each of the 5 finalists in each level. Entrance prizes of $18.00 will be awarded to the first 50 essays received in each level. All entries become the property of the Foundation and may be reproduced by the foundation. For more information: essays@kaplunfoundation.org

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The CSI Social Committee

Invites you to

an extraordinary documentary film -

Orchestra of Exiles

Sunday, January 26th

3:00 - 5:00 PM

CSI Social Hall

It is a suspenseful chronicle of how one man, Bronislaw Huberman, helped save

Europe’s premiere Jewish musicians from obliteration by the Nazis. Featuring

Itzhak Perlman, Zubin Mehta, Pinchas Zuckerman, Joshua Bell & others.

Special Guest Speaker- Dorit Straus

Dorit is not only the Executive Producer of the film, but the daughter of David

Grunschlag, one of the great musicians Huberman saved and an original member

of the Israel Philharmonic. Dorit will share her story and answer questions.

Admission - $5 per person, payable at the door includes film, speaker, light

refreshments, and beverages.

R.S.V.P. by Sunday, January 19

th

to Barbara Schoenfeld

at bschoenfeld11@gmail.com

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JEWISH MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES

THE LAST SESSION IN THIS PROGRAM, BEGINNING ITS 26TH YEAR, WILL BE HELD

ON SATURDAY EVENING AT 8PM ON JANUARY 11, 2014.

OUR PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE DEMONSTRATION, DISCUSSION, FUN AND FOOD!

SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PLEASE SIGN UP NOW.

Black Hebrew Music January 11th, 2014 8:00 PM

At the home of Debbie & Elliott Barish, 81 Meadow Road, Briarcliff Manor

NAME:___________________________________________________________________________________________ PHONE: _______________________________E:MAIL____________________________________________________

IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR EVERYONE’S COMFORT, PLEASE BE SURE TO RSVP. E-MAIL JSHIOVITZ@GMAIL.COM

OR FILL OUT THIS FORM AND SEND IT TO: CANTOR SHIOVITZ, CSI, 1666

PLEASANTVILLE ROAD, BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY 10510

Welcome New Members . . . Welcome New Members

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Join us at the CSI

New Member Shabbat Dinner and “Shabbat Rocks” Service

Help us welcome our New Members by hosting a New Member family

Friday, December 6, 2013

Dinner at CSI - 6:00pm ♦ Services at 7:30pm

$72 includes dinner for your family and a new member family;

$54 for a single member and a new member family

Questions? Call Lora in front office at 762-2700

Please return this form by Tuesday, November 26th -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Name_______________________________________________________

___ We would like to attend and host a New Member Family. Enclosed

is our $72 (family) contribution - $54 (single).

There will be ___ adults, ___ children over the age of 5, and ___ children

age 5 or less attending from our family.

___ I/We would like a vegetarian meal(s)

___ Unfortunately, I/we will not be able to attend. However, enclosed is

$36 to host a New Member Family.

Welcome New Members . . . Welcome New Members