Rabbi David K. Holtz

Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg

Director of Temple Operations Stuart P. Skolnick Director of Education Rabbi Allison Berlinger Accompanists Katia Kravitz & Dror Perl

Officers / Executive Committee President Jamie Wilson Executive (First) Vice President Jennifer Povman Recording Secretary Mark Polisar Treasurer Diane Gross

Chairs Adult Education Bernice Rogowitz Board of Education Steve Gosset Fundraising/Development Julie Gur & Meredith Siegel House Roy Solomon Israel Marla Peers Member Services Linda Walter & Amy Friedman Ritual Herb Baer Tikkun Olam Melissa Baer & Andrea White

Trustees Neil Bruckner Stuart Kolbert Loren Ratner Debra Drattell Ronit Lubell Risa Swersey Karen Filler Glen Markowitz Anna Weiss Dave Greenspoon Allison Moskowitz Amy Zerman

Honorary Trustees Barry S. Agdern Robert Harris David Kaufmann Herb Baer Michael Karnes Farron Roboff Ruth Biloon Liza Karsten Pearl Ann Schwartz Allison Fine Dr. Richard Weiner Dr. Stephen Gerstman Robert Zinman

Temple Beth Abraham's mission is to provide our congregants with opportunities to create meaningful connections to

God, Torah, the Jewish People and the surrounding Community.

We remember, with love, the Six Million whose lives were taken during the Holocaust.

We also remember, with love, those who were taken from our midst this week in years past and

commemorate the anniversaries of their passing.

*Enshrined on the Memorial Tablet

* John W. Korab

Rose Kwasman

* Anna Levine

* Sylvia Levine

* Isadore Levy

Seymour Lubchansky

Evelyn Mahoney

* Dave Markbreiter

* Martin Metsch

* Emanuel Pisetzner

Herman Rich

Murray Rosner

* Lena Saberski

* Norma Saberski

Carol Schmuckler

Irving Schulweis

Lillian Schwartz

* Philip Silverman

Benjamin Sterman

* Faye Belstock

* Fay Bernstein

Nate Blatnick

Samuel Cohen

Estelle Cohen

Minna Cooper

* Harry Densen

* Eva Densen

Bruce Edleson

* Arthur Frank

* Benjamin Gamzon

Anna Geber

* Genya Gotlieb

Corrine Harris

Bernard Hershkowitz

* Max Hochberg

Evelyn Holtz

Carolyn Jonas

* Benny Klein

* Oscar Kleinman

* Lester Koch

November 17-18 2017

29 Heshvan, 5778

6:00 pm & 7:30pm

Tol’dot

Machar Chodesh

Mevarkhim Hachodesh

Mah Yafeh Hayom מה יפה היום Text: unkown Music: Isaachar Miron

Mah ya-feh ha-yom, Sha-bat shalom. (2X) לום ת ש .מה יפה היום, שב

Sha-bat, Sha-bat shalom. (3X) .לום ת ש ת, שב שב

Sha-bat shalom. .לום ת ש שב

How lovely is this day of Shabbat peace.

Od Yavo Shalom Aleinu עוד יבוא שלום עלינו Text and Music: Sheva

Od ya-vo sha-lom a-lei-nu (3x) (3x) עוד יבוא שלום עלינו

V'al ku-lam ם ועל כלSa-laam, a-lein-u v'al kol ha'o-lam ם ל העול סאלאם, עלינו ועל כ

Sa-laam, sha-lom. .סאלאם, שלום Bring peace to us and to everyone. Peace, to us and the entire world, peace,

peace.

Hinei Mah Tov/ Hal’luyah הנה מה טוב/ הללויה Text: Psalm 133:1 Music: unknown

Hal’lu-yah. .הללויה

Hi-nei mah tov הנה מה טוב

She-vet a-chim gam ya-chad שבת אחים גם יחד

Hi-nei mah tov u-ma-na-im הנה מה טוב ומה נעים

How good and pleasant it is for brothers and sisters to sit together. Praise God.

Our sanctuary is equipped with a hearing induction loop. If you have a

hearing aid or cochlear implant equipped with a t-coil, please flip the

switch which engages the t-coil. The sound from the microphones will

be transmitted directly to your hearing device.

We recall those recently departed.

Frances Hirsh, mother of Larry Hirsh

Jerry Katz, father of Stacy Berliner

Margaret Weintraub, mother of Keith Weintraub

Irwin Davis, father of Michele Reichman Serve God with gladness! Come into God's presence with singing

Week of November 12 -18, 2017

We remember, with gratitude, these American Soldiers who gave their

lives these past weeks:

Army Sgt. 1st Class Stephen B. Cribben, 33 of Simi Valley, CA

Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lee M. Smith, 35 of Arlington, TX

Temple Beth Abraham Events November 11-18 2017

Conservative Shabbat Service w/ Kiddush Sat Nov 18 9:00am

ZEETY Lounge Sat Nov 18 6:00pm

WJC Night of Learning (not at TBA) Sat Nov 18 7:00pm

Latkepalooza Sun Nov 19 9:00am

Sunday Funday Sun Nov 19 10:00am

ZEETY Board Meeting Sun Nov 19 11:00am

Purim Shpiel Rehearsal (grades 3-6) Sun Nov 19 11:15am

Mah Jongg Mon Nov 20 1:00pm

Purim Shpiel Rehearsal (Adults & Teens) Mon Nov 20 8:30pm

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Tue Nov 21 7:30pm

Reform Shabbat Services Fri Nov 24 7:30pm

Conservative Shabbat Service Sat Nov 25 9:00am

Sophia Berlinger, daughter of Rabbi Allison

Berlinger, will be called to the Torah as a

Bat Mitzvah Sat Nov 25 11:00am

The flowers on the Bimah are dedicated by the Bermas, Goldberg, and Van Sise Families in loving memory of Evelyn Mahoney

The Oneg is sponsored by Temple Beth Abraham

The Conservative Kiddush is sponsored by Barry and Cantor Margot Goldberg in honor of their upcoming 20th wedding anniversary

Crafts for A Cause Meeting—Friday, December 1 at 10:30am

The group makes beautiful things for various causes

while having fun knitting together. We are currently

knitting (or crocheting) scarves for the DOROT Winter

Package Drive.

While we have the supplies, any donations of yarn and knitting needles

are always appreciated. For additional information email Joyce Licker at

CraftsforaCause@tba-ny.org

We have placed ourselves at the forefront of congregations who are reinventing the American synagogue for the 21st century. Join us as

we build on our past and create a powerful, meaningful, life-affirming Jewish future.

For information about how to get involved or to make a gift, contact Bridges Campaign Chair Gayle Aaron at bridges@tba-ny.org or

call Stuart Skolnick at the Temple.

Save These Dates:

Sunday, December 17, 2017—Naomi Less Concert: Any Way

You Light It - A Hanukkah Rock Show for Families

Friday, January 26, 2018—Shabbat Shirah with Noah Aronson and Band

Saturday, February 3, 2018—Comedy Night

Saturday, April 28, 2018—TBA Gala honoring Rabbi Holtz for his 25

years at TBA!

Israeli Folk Dancing

Wednesday, November 29 from 7:00-10:00pm

Beginning Instruction 7:00-8:00pm

Open Dancing 8:00-10:00pm

Israeli dance is a wonderful way to experience Israeli

culture, and is great exercise for your mind, body, and soul. No prior

experience required. Come join us for an enjoyable evening of dance,

light refreshments, and fun.

$10.00 for all Temple Beth Abraham Members - $15.00 for Guests -

$5.00 for all Junior High, High School, and College Students

For more information contact Adulted@tba-ny.org

TBA's Annual Chanukah Latkepalooza!

THIS Sunday, November 19, 2017 from 9:00am -1:00pm

Find gifts for everyone on your list! Vendors, Book Fair,

Raffles, Make and Take LEGO® Menorah & Dreidel craft

(menorah-$10.00, dreidel-$6.00). Make a bracelet

with ZEETY teens ($2.00 each). Olive Oil Tasting and of

course, delicious latkes to eat, and so much more!

For more information about our vendors and Latkepalooza,

visit: tba-ny.org/Hanukkah.

To reserve Menorah, Dreidel, or Bracelet Kit go to:

tba-ny.org/latkepalooza-order-form

Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

THIS Tuesday, November 21 at 7:30pm

Hosted This Year at TBA

The Rivertowns Clergy Association invites you to join us in

giving thanks for the many blessings in our lives.

We will be collecting items for the Community Food Pantry of Sleepy

Hollow and Tarrytown. Some suggested donations: Canned fish (tuna or

sardines), oatmeal, milk (shelf-stable), oil, peanut butter,

cereal (no or low sugar), beans (bags, not cans).

Please use the collection bins in the lobby for the donated items. TBA Progressive Dinner—Saturday, December 2, 2017

7:00pm Greetings and Appetizers—Everyone comes

together at a home (TBD).

8:00pm Main Course—we will break up into smaller

groups. Hosts are needed.

10:00pm Dessert—Everyone comes back together at

the home of Amy and Jared Zerman.

Cost is $75.00 per person. Sign up online at: www.bit.ly/TBAProgDinner

If you are interested in hosting, volunteering, or have any questions,

please reach out to Amy Zerman at Progressivedinner@tba-ny.org.

Please check your email for the Paperless Post invitation.

FAMILY SHABBAT—Friday, December 1

Family Shabbat Dinner at 6:00pm

Family Shabbat Service with the 5th Grade and the

Kickoff for Light One Candle begins at 7:00pm

The main course is chicken. You may have pasta instead if requested at

the time reservations are made. RSVP and payment in

advance please.

Dinner: Adults - $15.00 and Children (ages 2-12) - $10.00

RSVP by Monday, November 27

Trip to Israel—Informational Meeting

Wednesday, December 6 at 7:30pm

Join us this summer (August 14-26, 2018) for

an incredible trip with unusual extras. We'll see all

the things you expect to see, plus quite a bit you've never dreamed of.

Whether you're sure you're going, you want some more

information, or you're just curious, come to the First Information

Meeting. We'll talk about itinerary, costs, options, and why going with

TBA is such a remarkable experience. Questions in advance? Contact

Rabbi Holtz at rabbi@tba-ny.org

In observance of the Thanksgiving

Holiday, TBA's Office will be closed

Thursday, November 23 and

Friday, November 24.

The Office will reopen at 9:00am on

Monday, November 27.

There will be no Religious School classes on

Wednesday, November 22 and Sunday, November 26.

Have a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving!

Cell Phones For Soldiers

Cell Phones For Soldiers helps troops call home by providing

free communication tools to each branch of the US Military.

Sponsor a heartfelt call today by donating a gently-used cell

phone. Please bring your old, gently used cell phones and drop them off

in the collection box in the Temple lobby.

Night of Jewish Learning and Celebration

Saturday, November 18 at 7:30pm

Beth El Synagogue Center, New Rochelle

Attendees will be able to choose 2 learning sessions from a choice of 30

offerings, all led by Westchester clergy, including our Rabbi David. The

evening will conclude with a dairy dessert reception and the music of

Kaskeset, Binghamton University’s Jewish A Capella Group.

Cost is $25.00/person. More info at: bit.ly/NightJewishLearning