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Congregation Ohev Shalom Marlboro, NJ

Kislev/Tevet 5777 DECEMBER 2016

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On November 20th, 2016 Marlboro USY, fondly known as MUSY, was bestowed the ultimate award of International Chapter of the Year from United Synagogue Youth. This award was given to us along with recognition for excellence in Membership/Kadima Performance, Israel and overall programming, and Social Actions/Tikkun Olam. Much of the credit for this award goes to all of our members led with excellence by the board of 2015-2016; Hannah Eiger, President, Seth Katz, Executive VP, Jessica Kaplan, Religious/Education VP, Josh Eiger, Social Actions/Tikkun Olam VP, Cory Fox, Membership/Programming VP, Gabbi Kaplan, Communications VP and Shawn Konichowsky, Freshman Representative. We also thank Greg Yellin, who was the advisor to the chapter last year and Ethan Weg who is the chapter advisor this year.

None of this would be possible without the dedication of our congregation family, Youth Commission, Rabbi Pont and the entire staff for the unbending support for our children. There has never been a request denied that would benefit our youth groups and we continue to feel part of a greater Kehilla.

MAZEL TOV TO MUSY ON OUR VERY MUCH DESERVED HONOR AND MAY WE CONTINUE TO LIVE UP TO MJC’S STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE!

Lori Solomon Youth Director

USY International Chapter of the Year!

In This Issue:

MJC Officers ........................p. 2

Rabbi Pont ...........................p. 4

President ..............................p. 5

Cantor Krieger ......................p. 6

Executive Director ................p. 7

Religious School .................p. 8

Announcements ...................p. 9

Siman Tov & Mazal Tov.......... p. 10

Youth ..................................p. 11

Adult Education .................p. 13

Israel Affairs .......................... p. 14

Preschool ............................ p. 15

Second Generation ............p. 16

Sisterhood ........................ p. 21

Contributions .............. pp. 21-22

Yahrzeits ..................... pp. 23-24

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8th grade lock-in

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Katan


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Executive Board

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MUSY Board of Trustees

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Candle Lighting Mincha Times End of Shabbat Dec. 2 4:13 pm Dec. 3 4:00 pm 5:16 pm Dec 9 4:13 pm Dec 10 4:30 pm 5:16 pm Dec 16 4:14 pm Dec 17 4:45 pm 5:18 pm Dec 23 4:17 pm Dec 24 4:45 pm 5:21 pm Dec 30 4:22 pm Dec 31 4:45 pm 5:26 pm

B’nai Mitzvah:

Dec 3 Mincha Robyn Ginsberg daughter of Meryl and Michael Ginsberg Dec 10 Danielle Bodner daughter of Stacy and Brad Bodner

MJC OFFICERSPresidentRhonda Eiger ............. 732-595-8057

EVPLen Whitman ............. 908-596-0690

HousePaul Nebb ................. 732-547-7157

Ritual VPBeth Banks Cohn ..... 732-446-3436

TreasurerSteve Landau ............ 732-617-7654

Fundraising VPJodi Kiste .................. 732-970-0411

MembershipMichelle Sherman ..... 732-761-1366

EducationDavid Riklan .............. 732-761-9910

YouthClaire Fox .................. 732-972-5751

SisterhoodJanine Zaslavsky ....... 732-591-8261Stefanie Schneider .... 732-462-7520

Men’s ClubEric Bonett ................ 732-972-2401Alan Greenberg ......... 732-861-8433

PrimetimersPhoebe Dichner ........ 732-536-5128

Second GenerationMarvin Glickstein ...... 732-972-0259

SYNAGOGUE OFFICE732-536-2300

Rabbi Pont ................................x107 Sandi Shafran ...........................x100Cantor Krieger ..........................x113Bonnie Komito ..........................x101Reba Schneiderman .................x106Dale Mesmer ............................x110Patty Dorfschneider ..................x109Sylvia Ohrwashel ......................x321

CHAI BUILDINGto 732-536-2303Rene Kipnis ..............................x116Bonnie Silverman .....................x100Rabbi Ron Koas .......................x113Lissette Allen ............................x114Lori Solomon ............................x124

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December 2016/5777 Kislev/Tevet Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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MUSY Rosh Chodesh



Kadima


MUSY


8th grade lock-in

11 11 Kislev

Katan


Pre-Kadima

14 14 Kislev

Executive Board

15 15 Kislev

MUSY Board of Trustees

16 16 Kislev

Shabbat Dinner 3rd & 4th Grades

17 17 Kislev


Kadima


Winter Break

24 24 Kislev

Erev Chanukah

25 25 Kislev

1st day Chanukah

26 26 Kislev

2nd day Chanukah

27 27 Kislev

3rd day Chanukah

28 28 Kislev

4th day Chanukah

29 29 Kislev

5th day Chanukah

30 1 Tevet

6th day Chanukah

31 2 Tevet

7th day Chanukah

Candle Lighting Mincha Times End of Shabbat Dec. 2 4:13 pm Dec. 3 4:00 pm 5:16 pm Dec 9 4:13 pm Dec 10 4:30 pm 5:16 pm Dec 16 4:14 pm Dec 17 4:45 pm 5:18 pm Dec 23 4:17 pm Dec 24 4:45 pm 5:21 pm Dec 30 4:22 pm Dec 31 4:45 pm 5:26 pm

B’nai Mitzvah:

Dec 3 Mincha Robyn Ginsberg daughter of Meryl and Michael Ginsberg Dec 10 Danielle Bodner daughter of Stacy and Brad Bodner

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From RabbiMichael Pont

United Synagogue Youth (USY) is the youth activities arm of Conservative Judaism. There are over 300 chapters throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with some 15,000 members. This year, our own MUSY won “International Chapter of the Year.” I am so proud of our teens, especially the leaders who are a dynamic group! They are passionate about Jewish life and have done so much for our synagogue, for USY, and for the community at large. Sunday morning November 20 was the last day of Hagalil Regional Fall Convention in Clark, NJ. Rabbi David Levy and Michelle Rich, Senior Director and Director of Teen Learning and Programming, came to the convention and made the announcement. It was a joyous and exciting moment for MJC, and I was thrilled to be there with our President Rhonda Eiger, Youth Director Lori Solomon, MUSY Advisor Ethan Weg, many parents and of course our teens!! Rhonda, Lori and I all grew up in USY. We believe in its mission and we have witnessed firsthand the impact it has had on young people.

Below is the recommendation letter I wrote in June, which details how much of an impact MUSY has, in Marlboro and beyond.

Again, mazel tov!!Rabbi Pont

June 17, 2016/10 Sivan 5776

To Whom It May Concern:I am proudly writing to endorse Marlboro USY, (MUSY), for International USY Chapter of the Year. MUSY is, without a doubt, the youthful backbone of our congregation! Through their various activities, these teens make a major impact on our community. MUSY meets every Thursday night and there are twenty five to fifty teens at each meeting. I do not know of another chapter that can boast such attendance! We host Fall Kinnus or another Regional weekend every other year, including this past November’s convention. Furthermore, over the past years over forty campers and staff attended each summer Hagalil Encampment. Our mission goes beyond Hagalil. Whether in Boston, New Orleans, Atlanta,

or Baltimore, Marlboro had amongst a high number of delegates to International Convention, and we plan to send another strong contingent to Dallas. MUSY activity for SATO is inspiring - this year we collected over $5,500.00! Not only is this by far the highest of any chapter in our region, but it is more than many entire regions of USY. In addition to serving the synagogue, MUSYers participated in USY’s ASB last April, helping in Union Beach, NJ with post-Hurricane Sandy clean up. They plan to return to the same home, to hang up a mezuzah for the family. MUSY’s Executive Board is dynamic. They are the engine of the MUSY train, and they run at full speed organizing activities! Many of these teens are on Hagalil’s Regional General Board – this year there were eleven! One of our members was on Regional Executive Board this year, and next year we will have two. In short, MUSYers are leaders of Hagalil. Again, the synagogue is invested in MUSY. Our Youth Director (Lori Solomon), advisor (Gregg Yellin), and lay leaders all guide the teens. I also have a strong relationship with the chapter as a teacher, volunteer, and all-around cheerleader! This year’s “Sex in the Text” program received an educational award from the region. The Rel/Ed VP reached out to me and we partnered for an engaging event. I also help to coordinate a MUSY Shabbat each year, in which MUSYers lead a Friday night service. When MUSY hosts a convention, congregants join the teens for Shabbat services, feeling the joy and excitement USY offers.

When people ask me, “Why did you become a rabbi,” I credit USY. I was a member of Shaarey Zedek USY (SZUSY) in Detroit in the mid 1980’s, and never missed a local event or convention. In USY I learned to love being Jewish and how to be a mentsch. I have been in Marlboro since 2011. One reason I wanted to come here is MUSY, because a synagogue that hosts and fosters such a strong chapter must be special.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions.

Shalom u’veracha,

Rabbi Michael PontMarlboro Jewish Center

MARLBORO USY IS INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR!


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From the PresidentRhonda Eiger

I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Marlboro United Synagogue Youth (MUSY) for the awards that they received from International USY. Here is the official announcement from International USY:

We are proud to announce the winners of this year’s annual chapter and programming awards. Each year, from hundreds of chapters across North America, USY names a Chapter of the Year and recognizes chapters that dem-onstrate excellence in the organization’s major areas of focus. Award recipients are chosen by teen regional presi-dents and the International Executive Board based upon USY’s standards of excellence.

This year’s winners are... Award Chapter Name & Location

Region Chapter of the YearMarlboro Jewish Center’s MUSYMarlboro, NJ Hagalil USY

Excellence in Communications Moriah Congregation’s McDUSY, Deerfield, IL CHUSY

Excellence in Religion/Education Ohr Kodesh Congregation’s OKCUSY, Chevy Chase, MD Seaboard USY

Excellence in Membership/KadimaPerformance, Israel & Overall Programming, and Social Action/Tikkun Olam Marlboro Jewish Center’s MUSY, Marlboro, NJ Hagalil USY

MUSY has never been the recipient of this award since the inception of our chapter. Rather than sharing how proud I am of our teens in their achievements, I wanted to share the post from Hannah Eiger, President of MUSY for 2015-2016 because frankly, she said it better than I could. The Facebook post is as follows: “I wanted to wait to post this until the shock wore away a little bit, and I could wrap my head around

what happened. I could not be more proud and happy to share that Marlboro USY has won International Chapter of the Year. I spent the best year of my life as MUSY President last year, spending every Thursday night with a kehillah like no other. What sets this award apart from other awards and our chapter from other chapters, was how this was not due to the efforts of me, or Cory Fox, the past and present presidents of MUSY, but a huge growing family.

I think there are a few people who have not yet been recognized for this award, who should be for their endless work for MUSY last year.

Seth Katz, Jessica Kaplan, Josh Eiger, Cory Fox, Gabrielle Kaplan, and Shawn Konichowsky, as the Musy 2015-2016 board, it was all you. We would not have gotten chapter of the year without any of you. All of your constant energy and enthusiasm created such a unique, welcoming, and thriving Jewish community at MUSY. From our lock-in with over 50 people and representatives from 5 different regions, to our weekly exciting events, we are definitely a chapter that stands out. Seth, Josh, and Cory also deserve recognition for their Israel, Social Action Tikkun Olam (SA/TO), and Membership awards. Thank you MUSY ‘15-’16 board, for keeping USY alive and thriving in our community.

Thank you to Greg Yellin and Lori Solomon, for all that you do for MUSY and guiding the board throug out the whole year. Thank you the 2016-2017 board and Ethan Weg for taking care of my home. To many more years of MUSY growing, inspiring, and being a place every Marlboro USYer can call home.”

As a Congregation we should only strive to work as well together as our USYers have. Remember: yachad anachnu ycolim laasot et hevdel, it is together that we can make a difference just like MUSY has made a difference.

B’Shalom,Rhonda Eiger

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Nashuva is a progressive traditional synagogue in Los Angeles, California celebrating her eleventh year. Rabbi Naomi Levy is Nashuva’s Spiritual Leader and she wrote this beautiful Prayer for our Country after the Election. The Prayer expresses what we are all feeling at this very fragile time.

Help us, God to unite our great country in the wake of a contentious election season.Teach us to listen to one another, to heal and to hope.The days that lie before us are ours to shape.Let them be days of repair, days when we join together to build a new future.For some of us the results of this election were a deep blow, for some of us those same results were a causefor celebration.Our charge today must be to rise above all conflict, to rise above our differences, and welcome in a new time of understanding.Bless us God, with ears to hear, hearts to love, and hands to reach across party lines, so that we can ensure liberty for all, dignity for all.Land of opportunity and dreams, may we treasure the freedom that is our birthright.Teach us, God, to pledge our allegiance to every soul in need and every child praying for a better tomorrow.Bless America, God, with prosperity, and with justice for all. Amen.

Rabbi Levy wrote another beautiful Prayer for Tolerance:

Teach us, God, to treasure the differences that distinguish one person from another.Fill us with the strength to overcome senseless fear and hatred.

Open our hearts to the radiance that shines forth from every human soul. Inspire us to shed our apathy; remind us that it is our obligation to be responsible for one another.

Open our ears to the cries of all who are in need of our assistance.Give us the courage to combat prejudice andintolerance wherever they exist.

Teach us to see each other through Your eyes, God.In Your eyes, all people are equally loved, equally precious.Bless us all, God with compassion, with kindness, and with peace. Amen

From CantorWayne Krieger


December -

From TheExecutive Director

Bonnie Komito

We are very good at asking questions and in framing many discussions around questions. I recently read about a learn-ing seminar that was to be entitled, “Why Bother” which in this case was used to mean why bother being involved in the Jewish community in 2016? To turn it around another way, a former colleague of mine taught me that the three most important words were, “might as well.”

No matter how we look at it, our community is built upon generations of shared history, stories, recipes, traditions and so on. The values that inform these blocks are built upon life lessons from Torah and our valued teachings. We rely on a system of justice, fairness and acceptance that underlies all we do. For decades there were discussions about religious practice vs modernity, which today has expanded to pressures of social media, political preferenc-es, secular choices, and an unfortunate breakdown in kind-ness and acceptance of one another in society. But Judaism offers us so much in understanding human frailties, conflict resolution, expressing gratitude and hope in the future.

Here are ten quotes that can help us cultivate gratitude each day, compiled by Sara Debbie Gutfreund. 1. “Trade your expectation for appreciation and your world changes instantly.” Tony Robbins 2. “The single greatest thing you can do to change your life right now would be to start being grateful for what you have today.” Oprah Winfrey 3. “We can complain that rose bushes have thorns or we can rejoice that thorn bushes have roses.” Abraham Lincoln 4. “Thankfulness has an inner connection with humility. It recognizes that what we are and what we have is due to others and above all, to God.” Rabbi Jonathan Sacks 5. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” Albert Einstein 6. “Acknowledge your gifts and be grateful to the source. Because if you know from whom you are receiving, you can always go back for more.” Rabbi Noah Weinberg, z”l 7. “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which

every man has plenty instead of upon your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” Charles Dickens 8. “Gratitude also opens your eyes to the limitless potential of the universe while dissatisfaction closes your eyes to it.” Stephen Richards 9. “For me every hour is grace. And I feel gratitude in my heart every time I can meet someone and look at his or her smile.” Elie Wiesel 10. “Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all you want.” Jim Rohn

We are grateful that MUSY (Marlboro United Synagogue Youth) was selected as the USY Hagalil International Chapter of the Year! Yasher Koach to Lori Solomon, our devoted and long-time Youth Director and to the fabulous young people who bring commitment, ruach and energy to our chapter and our congregation – Jannah, Seth, Jessica, Josh, Cory, Gabbi and Shawn and their many friends and peers who make up this extraordinary team. They have embraced the traditions and values that have been passed from generation to generation. They bring joy and new expression, and their involvement proves the importance of “Why Bother?” They are the future and we are all so proud!

We are grateful that MJC has successful programs that sustain the congregation. Delicious and festive Shabbat Dinners, an amazing Texas Hold’em that brought much needed revenue, an informative Scholar-in-Residence and so much more to come. We are grateful that we have ways to get involved, give Tzedakah and participate in Social Action, sharing food for Thanksgiving and toys for the holidays.

We can express our gratitude by giving with an open hand to the MJC Wall of Honor. Each gift enriches the congrega-tion and enables us to remain financially secure. The calen-dar and tax year end during the celebration of Hanukkah, and as we light our Menorahs, the gifts we give bring light to those who receive, as well as those who give. “May the lights of Hanukkah usher in a better world for all humankind.” ~Author Unknown

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RELIGIOUS SCHOOLDecember Religious School Update

Dear Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and spent plenty of quality time with family and friends. Now that there’s a chill in the air, we’re excited to keep the warmth going at school.

We’ve had some great programming recently. The 5th and 6th graders had a lovely Shabbat dinner andservice. I’d like to give a big thank you to Cantor Teplitz, Morah Justin, Morah Robin, Morah Malca, Morah Lori and Morah Katy for preparing the stu-dents for the service. Our amazing madrichim(teenage leaders) and I led the Junior Congregation services with lots of ruach (spirit) and enthusiasm. I’m very proud of them for stepping up and serving as role models to the younger students.

Jules Cohn came once again to teach our children about Jewish National Fund and the work it does in Israel. Every student went home with a Tzedakah box that I hope is filled up during the year.

Our High School students participated in KRISTALLNACHT PROGRAM on Monday, November 14. Manfred Lindenbaum, a Holocaust survivor, came to our school to share his story. Thank you Marvin Glickstein for bringing him to our school.

On Wednesday, November 16, our 7th graderstraveled to the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County in Freehold. They attended aone-act play performed by Mr. Harlan Tuckman, “Only in Terezin: Raphael’s Story.” The play was based on the true story of Jewish-Czechoslovak composer, pianist, and conductor Rafael Schachter, an organizer of cultural life in Terezin, the “model” concentration camp near Prague. The play included interactive opportunities for students in the audience to participate.

Below are some important dates to remember:

Class Service: Friday, December 16: Grades 3-4, Dinner 7pm, Service 8:15pm

Junior Congregation: Saturday, December 17, 10:30-11:55am

NO SCHOOL - December 25-January 3 - Winter Break

ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUTHIGH HEBREW HIGH

Months ago we decided to create a Joint Hebrew High School with Temple Rodeph Torah.

After much planning and many meetings, the first gathering was on Sunday, September 11. The other clergy, lay leaders, staff and I are thrilled that the evening exceeded our expecta-tions.

The program for juniors and seniors meets once a month on Sunday nights, starting September 25. The year’s theme is ‘Packing for College’ which will be helpful to both teens and parents. Dinner will be served each Sunday.

You may know that MJC’s program for 11th and 12th graders used to meet at Fred and Murry’s Deli. Due to the large number of students from both synagogues, this is no longer feasible. However, I am aware that many of our students eagerly await their junior year to go to the deli with the rabbi.

Given that this program is so beloved andspecial, I have designated four Sundayevenings for any and all MJC 11th and 12th graders to join me for dinner at Fred and Murry’s. It will be a relaxed atmosphere with discussions on relevant topics as they relate to Jewish values. Students need not RSVP, and there is no charge – the dinners will be sponsored by thesynagogue. The dates are: December 4, January 8, March 5 and April 2.

I am glad to continue this great tradition!

Shalom,

Rabbi Pont


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We announce the Birth of:

Priscilla Leigh Bernstein, granddaughter ofRenee and Stanley Rosen

Avery Paige Lieberman, granddaughter ofSherry and Michael Lieberman

Rafael Adam Srugo, grandson ofDr. Lance and Brenda Adelson

Emma Rose Kirschner, granddaughter ofJoanne and Ira Kirschner

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What we do now sets the example for the future. We have withstood centuries of wars, the Holocaust, modern day anti- Semitism, anti-Israel rhetoric and violence. We owe it to those who came before us to sustain our traditions and by promoting MJC as much as possible. When you give your Wall of Honor donation, remember, you are the dugma, the example, to your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Remember - yachad anachnu ycolim laasot et heudel it is together that we can make a difference.

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Siman Tov and Mazal Tov – We Celebrate...

Robyn Ginsberg

Danielle Bodner

On December 3rd, Shabbat Mincha, the congregation will celebrate along with the Ginsberg family. Robyn Ginsberg, daughter of Meryl and Michael Ginsberg will be called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah.

On December 10th, Shabbat Vayetze, the congregation will celebrate along with the Bodner family. Danielle Bodner, daughter of Dr. Brad and Stacy Bodner will be called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah.


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YOUTHAs I sit down to write this I realize that this is a very different December for all of us, with Hanukkah not until the very end of the month even going into 2017! In some years we celebrate Thanksgiving with Hanukkah and this year we celebrate it along with New Year’s.

When a parent asks why my child should get involved, I always answer why not. I remember my first encampment when lifetime friends were made, every weekend was spent with my USY friends; there were dances, conventions, and many reunions. It was in USY that I first met Jay, my husband of over 25 years; it was also where I met Robin Sacks, my friend since we were 14. I still am active within regional USY with people that I have shared many life experiences with. This year I also added to my experiences of USY, when one of the kids I had when he was in high school came back with a Kadimanik of his own. Total full circle!

MUSY is honored to be one of the consistent chapters in the Hagalil region that participates in every dance, convention and regional board. It is rare that the biggest delegation to all events is not MUSY. My kids always laugh when they go to something and someone asks where you from and they say Marlboro and the response is another one!

December is always a really fun month in the Youth department, with everyone getting a chance to celebrate Hanukkah a little early. MUSY has dedicated December to Social Action and every meeting will incorporate giving back in some way, including our annual Build a Bear for Chailife Line.

December is also when USY goes to International Convention. This year we are hoping to come home with International Chapter of the year, so stay tuned to this page for further hopefully good news! If we win I keep telling everyone it will like winning our own Academy Award. If you haven’t yet found us on Facebook, please find both Marlboro Jewish Center Youth Groups and Marlboro USY for the latest of all that is happening. Two other great websites for information for Kadima and USY happenings are HagalilUSY.com and USY. Org. Have any questions? Just email me at [email protected] or call me at 732-536-2303, ext 124.

May your candles burn bright and your latkes sizzle and may 2017 bring us all good things!

Lori Solomon

Youth Director

Dear MJC Family,

L’dor v’dor. For 14 years to the joke of many, especially Jay and Matt, this simple Hebrew phrase has become a mantra of mine. Translated literally to “generation to generation,” I have started and ended many years thinking and living by the words.

To say I have been humbled by the opportunity you have given me is an understatement. Each year you, my MJC family, have allowed me into the lives of our community’s children. I’ve watched them conquer mountains, face their fears, and for some, worked with them through their darkest moments.

As the synagogue’s Youth Director, I have seen countless kids come through all levels of our programs, from Sunday mornings at Katan to Thursday nights of Marlboro USY meetings, to even more recently welcoming the kids of kids to our programs. I have been given the privilege of being more than an educator, a friend and confident, and for that I am eternally grateful.

It is because of this amazing honor and experience that with a heavy heart I am announcing that I will be leaving at the end of December. Luckily, it is for a simcha that Jay and I are leaving. Jay has accepted an offer to become the Chief Operating Officer for Aviva Senior Life, a Jewish continuing care community in Sarasota, Florida effective January 1, 2017.

To my kids, I want to say thank you. The past 14 years have been a whirlwind of laughter, joy, tears, and incredible success. Always remember that you are strong, determined, and make a difference in everything you are a part of. To my MJC family, from Matt, Jay and of course myself, thank you everyone for your years of friendship, love, and support.

Now a new generation will take our place and l’dor v’dor will continue here at MJC.

Lori SolomonMJC Youth DirectorMUSY International Chapter of the Year

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December 2016 -

Calling all Pre School Families Come join us for Tot Shabbat

To Be Held on Saturday Morning, December 10th

10:15—11:00am in the JWV Room, Main Building

This special service will be led by preschool music teacher, Sara Mason. We will sing Shabbat songs, say prayers, hear stories,

and have challah and juice.

Future dates are Jan. 7th, Feb. 25th, and Mar. 25th .

All are welcome, grandparents too! It’s okay to dress casual. Congregation Ohev Shalom 103 School Road West Marlboro, NJ 07746 732-536-2300 www.mjcnj.com


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Adult Education 2016-2017

The Rabbi Koas Friday Night Challenge! In the spirit of celebrating Shabbat, Rabbi Koas will come to dinner whenever you want on Friday night to celebrate Shabbat with you! All you need are Candles, Wine and Challah. Please contact Rabbi Koas at [email protected].

Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Pont Jan 18 at noonCome enjoy a light, dairy lunch and learn about various topics of interest. various topics of interest. Purim Brunch and Learn Sunday, March 12 at 10:30am Join Rabbi Pont to learn about this amazing, raucous Jewish holiday! Bagels, coffee, and more will be served.

Shabbat Morning Study with the Rabbi Dec 17, 24, 31 - 9:15 -10:00am Join Rabbi Pont in studying Parshat HaShavua (the weekly Torah portion) before services on Shabbat morning. Come just to study or stay for our abbreviated service.

Shabbat Morning Learning Service Jan 28, Mar 4 Have you ever wished you could understand more of the Shabbat morning service? Do you ever wonder why we say the prayers we do, or what they mean? Join Rabbi Pont and other like-minded members of the community as we pray and learn together.

Learning about the Holidays - Rabbi Koas Saturdays, Dec 17 and Feb 25 - 9:15-0:00am Rabbi Koas will teach about the holidays.

A Women’s Rosh Chodesh Group Monthly at the home of Beth Cohn Traditionally, Rosh Chodesh – the beginning of each new Hebrew month – was considered a holiday for women. In Ancient Times, through the Middle-Ages, women did no work and joined together to enjoy each other’s company on this day. In that tradition, we will meet once a month, on or close to Rosh Chodesh to study and create a community of Jewish women. Please email Beth at [email protected] for more information and a schedule.

Talmud – Led by Rabbi Oratz Mondays at 8:30 pm If you think of the Torah as Cliff Notes, this is the full explanation. No Hebrew needed, extremely interesting, keeps your brain active. Join in lively discussions as we learn, beginners welcome. Our longest running class, since 1986!

Beginners Spoken Hebrew – Learn Hebrew with Rabbi Koas Wednesdays 6:45-7:30pm - Chai Building Contact [email protected] to sign up.

MJC Book Club First Tuesday of every month, 8:00pm The MJC Book Club has been running for 40 years! If you are interested, please send your name and e-mail address to [email protected].

Israel Night at the Movies Sunday evenings at 7:30pm - Dining Room 12/11, 1/8, 2/19, 3/19, 4/2 and 5/7 All the films we show must be made in Israel, are in Hebrew and with subtitles. Many of those you see advertised in the area are about Jewish people but made in countries such as the US, France, Germany, Czech Republic, etc. The movies are free for members and $7 at the door for non-members, with refreshments of course.

Fifty Shades of Talmud - Dr. Beth Banks Cohn Mondays 7:00 – 8:00pm December 5, 12 Building on the book “Fifty Shades of Talmud” by Maggie Anton, and her visit to MJC, we will explore in more detail some of the Rabbinic discussions in the Talmud that revolved around sex. We will put the conversations in context with the time period and we’ll also see how these ancient conversations relate to us today. This is going to be a fun and light class using Maggie Anton’s words as our guide. We’ll be reading the Talmudic discussions and commentaries in English. No prior knowledge of Talmud nor Hebrew is required.

Yiddish Conversation Class Every other Thursday beginning Oct 27 7:30-8:30pm Come and learn Conversational Yiddish with Esther Kluge. This class will only focus on speaking Yiddish! It will be lots of fun and will connect you to the Yiddish culture.

Marlboro Jewish Center Women’s Trip to Israel with Dr. Beth Banks Cohn June 26 – July 6, 2017 See pg 21 or contact Beth at [email protected].

To register please leave a message at 732-536-2300, x102.

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ISRAEL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (IAC)LOTEM – MJC is developing a deeper relationship with this excellent organization. You may recall we have been doing fund raising in the Hebrew School for the past two years ($1,000 last year) with all those coins and some bills deposited into the JNF Blue Boxes. That is an ongoing relationship and the school is doing it again this year. We help LOTEM make Nature Accessible to challenged individuals. Rabbi Pont introduced the relatively new, LOTEM Mother Nature program during Rosh Hashonah and wrote about it in his November Temple Topics. Abused women and their children, living in thirteen shelters throughout Israel, now have an opportunity to enjoy nature through planned visits to parks and other outdoor environments. Of course, they are protected from their abusers while on these outings. Some of you might have personal experience or know of someone who has been in an abusive situation, so you understand the importance of this program.

We are pleased that Alisa Bodner, the LOTEM Liaison to JNF, will be visiting from Israel and will speak at a program on Sunday evening January 29th. Rabbi Pont has asked for your donations to support our goal of sponsoring just one of the thirteen shelters. Alisa will share why the program was started, how it has evolved, and the impact it has made on the lives of these women and children. Desserts and beverages will be served afterwards and you will have the opportunity to meet Alisa. You will receive more information in late December and early January, about this program.

Teen & Adult Israel Education Program Date SetThe Israel Affairs Committees of Marlboro Jewish Center and Temple Beth Ahm have planned a Teen and Adult event for Sunday afternoon, January 15th in the MJC Dining Room. You will learn about the BDS (Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions) movement, demonstrations on college campuses, and how to differentiate between anti-Israel and anti-Semitics comments. Through interactive role playing scenarios, this session will provide some techniques and tools to use whether you are the recipient of anti-Semitic comments or overhear others making them. This can

and has happened in our schools, in the community and on college campuses. Save the date of January 15th, 2017 and watch for more information about this excellent program in the next few weeks.

Israel Night at the MoviesAll dates are Sunday evenings at 7:30 PM in the MJC Dining Room. The remaining date for 2016 is 12/11 (Restoration) (D). In 2017, 1/8 The Kind Words (C/D), 2/19 The World is Funny (D), 3/19 The Wisdom of the Pretzel (C), 4/2 Wedding Doll (D) and 5/7 TBD. Note that D stands for a drama and C means a comedy. As always, FREE to MJC members and $7 for non-members, refreshments included. Watch the newsletter and your e-mail for a reminder about each date and title.

Jules Cohn ([email protected])


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SHABBAT DINNER Friday, December 16th

Come and enjoy a traditional Shabbat Dinner with good food, good friends, and of course,

singing! Grades 3 & 4 – Special Service

Dinner at 7:00 pm Early Service at 6:15 pm Late Service at 8:15 pm

RSVP by Dec. 14th / 732-536-2300 $15 per adult / $6 per child (under 13)

$18 non-members

PRE SCHOOLHectic is the word that dominates the Preschool at this time of year. Everyone is busy trying to ready the children with knowledge of the Hanukkah story and the miracle of the oil. We want to instill in them the spirit of the Maccabees, as well as the comfort of our traditions (latkes, menorahs, etc.), and the joy of giving to others. All too often we hear the emphasis on the toys that they are going to get for Hanukkah. We hope that by making gifts to be used yearly at home, and by bringing in toys for the sick and needy, the children will get a positive feeling and be encouraged to find the pleasure and excitement in these acts of kindness. Teaching them about their heri-tage connects them with their Jewish past. Good deeds are also part of their heritage, past and present, we hope.

Everywhere we look there are beautiful Hanukkah decorations and bulletin boards made by the children. There are candles being made as well as menorahs, costumes, dreidels, gifts, wrapping paper and paper chains. Great songs are being sung and Hanukkah Happenings (shows) are practiced. Hanukkah workshops and Hanukkah Boutiques are all a part of the excitement. The smell of latkes and donuts are delightful, and hunger can now be added to hectic as a dominant theme! Happy faces are everywhere: happy children, happy parents, happy (if not harried) teachers!

Even though Hanukkah falls extra late this year, the children will see menorahs, candles and learn words like shamus, menorah and brachot as part of our classroom vocabulary. Opportunities to play and learn the dreidel game will be given and Hanukkah stories will be read!

I know this knowledge is brought home and shared with our preschool families. May the spirit, comfort and joy of Hanukkah fill your homes this holiday. Hag Sameach!

Rene

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SECOND GENERATION

On Monday evening, November 14, 2016, Second Generation presented a very meaningful Kristallnacht remembrance program. We thank our speaker Manfred Lindenbaum. Also, thank you to Rabbi Michael Pont and Rabbi Ron Koas for their assistance. Thank you to everyone who attended our program in the Sanctuary and the Chai Building. Special thanks to our Hebrew High School students for staying after class to listen to our wonderful speaker. If there are any Holocaust survivors, children of survivors, and/or family members who possess artifacts or photos relating to the Holocaust or the period prior to or immediately after the Holocaust, I would appreciate it if you would contact me. Also, all

donations to the Holocaust Remembrance Fund will be greatly appreciated.

If you are interested in joining or obtaining more information about Second Generation, please call the synagogue office at 732-536-2300 or contact me at 732-972-0259.

Linda, Sarah, David, Rachel and I wish everyone a Happy and Healthy Hanukkah!

Marvin GlicksteinPresident - Second Generation

SECOND GENERATION PRESENTSKRISTALLNACHT COMMEMORATION PROGRAM

MJC Women’s Trip to Israel with Dr. Beth Banks CohnJune 26-July 6, 2017

Come explore the Land of Israel from a unique women’s perspective! During this 10-day tour we will visit traditional and off-the-beaten path sites, seeing everything through our own lens and the lens of Israeli women. Whether we aretalking to women soldiers in the Golan Heights or visiting the archeological site of Zippori and see-ing the ‘Mona Lisa of the Galilee’, we will be exploring Israel, past and present from our distinctive viewpoint. The trip features visits to the Golan Heights, the Galilee, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as well as talks with women fromacross the spectrum of Israeli life. For more information including a detailed itinerary, please contact Beth at [email protected]


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VxÅxàxÜç It is always easier and kinder to our loved ones if we plan for the inevitable far in advance. In an effort to serve our congregational family, MJC is fortunate to have a several sections with plots available for purchase at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The Cemetery is beautifully landscaped and well maintained. Plots can be secured by a deposit and may be paid for through a pre-arranged installment plan. Single, multiple, or large family plots are available. We have priced the plots well below the current market retail value, so we encourage you take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact Bonnie Komito, our Executive Director, for further information at 732-536-2300 or e-mail [email protected].

VxÅxàxÜç It is always easier and kinder to our loved ones if we plan for the inevitable far in advance. In an effort to serve our congregational family, MJC is fortunate to have a several sections with plots available for purchase at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, New Jersey. The Cemetery is beautifully landscaped and well maintained. Plots can be secured by a deposit and may be paid for through a pre-arranged installment plan. Single, multiple, or large family plots are available. We have priced the plots well below the current market retail value, so we encourage you take advantage of this opportunity. Please contact Bonnie Komito, our Executive Director, for further information at 732-536-2300 or e-mail [email protected].

Condolences To:Seymour Zwick on the passing of his

beloved wife, Arlene Zwick.

Melissa and David Beth on the passing of David’s father, Al Beth.

Sharon and Harvey Einstein on the passing Sharon’s father, Samuel Brandell.

Judy and Marc Franco on the passing of Judy’s father, Murray Weiss.

Lee and Liz Reingold on the passing of Lee’s grandmother, Rosilyn Steinberg.

Steve and Robin Sherwin on the passing of Steve’s mother, Gladys Sherwin.

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Marlboro Jewish Center Sisterhood Presents

2017 MahJongg Cards

Order by January 20, 2017

The MahJongg League will donate a portion of your purchase to the Marlboro Jewish Center Sisterhood. You do not need to be a temple member to place your order.

Please send the form below with a check to:

MJC Sisterhood/ Attn: Mindy Grafstein 103 School Road West

Marlboro, NJ 07746

Any questions- Please contact Mindy Grafstein at [email protected] or 908-433-3029.

Your cards will be mailed directly to you from the National MahJonggLeague in late March/early April.

Name _______________________________

Address____________________________________ City/State/Zip Code_______________

E-mail____________________________ Phone____________________

Number of standard cards @ $8.00 each ___________ Check number_______

Number of large print cards at $9.00 each ___________ Check total $________


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View and download Itinerary and application at www.israeltour.com/mjc

Air pricing is subject to confirmation Fuel surcharge and airport taxes are subject to change

For additional Information Contact: Allan and Joyce Sugarman 732.536.1700 Or email AT [email protected]

[email protected] 973.535.2575 www.israeltour.com

A few tour highlights:This Israel tour will cover Israel‛s many wonders - Jerusalem, Western Wall, Judean Desert, Masada, Yad Vashem, Hadassah Hospital. Greet the Sabbath in Jerusalem, Caesarea, Galilee, Golan Heights, Zichron Yaakov and Tel Aviv all while creating a sense of community along the way. The itinerary is expertly designed with exciting activities for adults of all ages. Your senses will be filled with the life, smells, tastes, sounds, and textures of modern Israel, along with an appreciation of the connections of our Jewish roots and biblical history. A fantastic tour filled with meaningful experiences and fun!

Hotels: Leonardo Plaza Jerusalem, Crowne Plaza Tel Aviv, Kibbutz Lavi . All Breakfasts, Shabbat Dinner and Lunch, 4 Week-Day Dinners and Lunch as per itinerary, Wine Tasting. Touring with Allan and Joyce and with one of Israel's Top Tour Guide Educators in Deluxe Wi Fi enabled Touring Motor Coach

Trip costs:Land and Air* Package $4495 - Land Only $3295

Pricing is based on per person double roomSingle Room Supplement: $1070

Third person in triple room: subtract $220 Added to the above pricing are tips for Guide, Driver, Restaurants and

Porterage $180 per personGroup travel – health – trip interruption insurance

$325 for up to $4800 Price us based on 20 paying tour participants - reduction at 25 and 30 on bus

*

Marlboro Jewish Center's Contemporary Israel Tour

Led by Allan and Joyce Sugarman October 15 – 26, 2017

"The best way to stand with Israel is to stand in Israel ."

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Sunday, 15 October – USA Departure on an overnight fligh to Israel

Monday, 16 October – An Ancient Jewish Legacy - Morning arrival in Israel to be met and assisted by your ITC representative. Travel to Jerusalem through the biblical Ayalon Valley. Shekhiyanu-Welcome ceremony overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. Drive to the Old City.Discover the archaeological story of the Western Wall and episodes from rabbinic texts while standing where Jewish pilgrims walked 2,000 years ago at Robinson's Arch and the Southern Wall Excavations. Visit the traditional prayer area of the Western Wall. Lunch on own in Jewish Quarter.Tour of Jewish Quarter including the Cardo, Broad Wall and Rooftops followed by free time to shop and explore on own.Check-in to your Jerusalem Hotel. Welcome dinner and orientation at Kedma Restaurant. Overnight: Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem

Tuesday, 17 October – Modern History and Geopolitics - Visit to Ammunition Hill, site of the fiercest battle in the struggle for Jerusalem in the Six Day War. Geopolitical tour of Jerusalem to examine key issues impacting on the city, such as borders, building and settlement and Israel's security fence and gain first hand insight beyond what you read in the newspapers. Lunch on own. Drive through Bethlehem to see a city in the Palestinian Authority (subject to security approval). Return to Jerusalem. Home hospitality – Cocktails in the home of a local Masorati (Conservative) family. Free evening. Dinner on own. Overnight: Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem

Wednesday, 18 October – Masada and the Dead Sea: Freedom Fighters or Fanatics? - Set out across the Judean Desert and ascend Masada by cable car to tour the ruins of Herod's palace and the last outpost of Jewish independence. Discussion: Which Jewish Legacy – Masada or Yavne?Swim in the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, at a local resort. The resort also has a fresh water pool and spa facilities. Massage and spa treatments available by prior reservation at own expense. Lunch at Dead Sea resort. Recommendation for the evening: Check out the lively Ben Yehuda Street Pedestrian Mall in the heart of downtown Jerusalem - Get your own Israeli tallis. Dinner on own. Overnight: Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem

Thursday, 19 October – Holocaust, Remembrance and Continuity - Guided tour of Yad Vashem - Israel's national Holocaust memorial and museum, including the Historical Museum and Children‛s Memorial. Lunch on own. See the world renowned Chagall Windows at Hadassah Hospital. Meaningful visit to Mt Herzl Cemetery to discover chapters in the history of Israel while visiting the graves of Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, Golda Meir, Theodore Herzl and Hannah Senesh. Tour of the Knesset to learn about Israel's democratic system. Visit the Breslov Yeshiva in Meah Shearim to see Rabbi Nahman of Bratislav's Chair – Der Shtul, skillfully restored by Allan Sugarman's brother Catriel, and hear about the enduring legacy of this Hassidic master. Dinner on own in Jerusalem's Mamilla Quarter. Watch the Night Spectacular – Sound and light show at the Tower of David. Overnight Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem

Friday, 20 October – Israel Museum, Machane Yehuda Market and Welcoming Shabbat. Palestinian Perspective – Guest lecturer will share with us a Palestinian view of the current state of Israeli-Palestinian relations. Visit to the Israel Museum to see the Dead Sea Scrolls in the Shrine of the Book and the Model of Jerusalem in the first century. Free time to explore additional exhibitions on own. Recommendations: Modern Israeli art, Synagogue interiors in the Judaica section and the Archaeology Wing. Lunch on own. Explore the raucous Machane Yehuda Market and take in a slice of local life as you see Jerusalemites prepare for Shabbat. On the way see the nearby picturesque Nachalaot neighborhoods. Free time to relax and prepare for Shabbat. Friday/Shabbat evening options: Join hundreds of other Jews from around the world to Greet the Sabbath at the Western Wall. Option to pray together as a congregation at the "Masorati Kotel", where men and women can stand together. OR: Attend Friday night services at a local Jerusalem synagogue. Festive Shabbat Dinner at hotel. Overnight: Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem

Saturday/Shabbat, 21 October – And on the Seventh Day… in Jerusalem - Breakfast at hotel. Early morning walking tour through the neighborhoods of Jerusalem (optional). Shabbat morning services at a local synagogue or Western Wall. Traditional Shabbat Lunch at hotel. Shabbat afternoon options: Late afternoon walking tour to Jaffa Gate, the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in the Christian Quarter, including the last stations of the Via Dolorosa in the church. Havdalah with Allan Sugarman overlooking Old City. Free evening. Dinner on own. Recommendation for the evening: Visit the First Station Compound, Jerusalem's restored Ottoman railway station turned into a lively restaurant - cafe area. Overnight: Leonardo Plaza, Jerusalem

Sunday, 22 October – The Challenges of Identity and Coexistence - Depart for northern Israel. Please choose one of the following two Caesarea Options: Visit Givat Haviva - A center for Arab-Jewish coestistence to hear about the complicated identity issues facing Israeli Arabs, followed by a visit to Barta, an Arab village divided by the former Israeli-Jordanian ceasefire lines. Lunch on own. Visit the ruins of Caesarea, including its Roman Theater, Amphitheater, Hippodrome and Promontory Palace. Ponder a rabbinic debate over Jews attending gladiator games. OR: Golf game in Caesarea (Additional fee for golf. Requires prior registration to make arrangements. Please register by August 1, 2017). Check–in to the Kibbutz Lavi Hotel on Kibbutz Lavi in the Galilee. Dinner at hotel. Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi

Monday, 23 October - Mystical Tzfat and the Strategic Golan Heights - Tour the old synagogues and picturesque alleyways of the mystical city. Followed by free time to visit shops and art galleries. Lunch on own. Tour the Golan Heights for a special perspective on Israel's complex geopolitics as we visit former Syrian bunkers overlooking Israel and strategic Mt. Bental. Tour and wine tasting at the Golan Heights Winery in Katzrin.Late afternoon boat ride on Sea of Galilee, followed by a lakeside dinner at Decks Restaurant. Overnight: Kibbutz Lavi

Tuesday, 24 October –Pioneers and Rescuers of Brothers - Guided tour of the former Atlit detention camp where the British held Holocaust refugees, who tried to enter the country "illegally". Board an “illegal immigration ship" to watch a multimedia presentation about the heroic pre-State immigration. Wine tasting and lunch at the boutique Tishbi Winery. Tour of Zichron Yaakov, an early Zionist pioneering community where Israel's modern wine industry began. Travel to Tel Aviv. Free evening. Dinner on own. Overnight: Crowne Plaza, Tel Aviv

Wednesday, 25 October – The Hebrew City and the Jewish State - Relive David Ben Gurion declaring the new State of Israel at Independence Hall.Hear about the establishment of Tel Aviv at the Founders' Monument then stroll down Rothschild Boulevard to view the Bauhaus architecture for which central Tel Aviv's "White City" was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tour the alleys of Old Jaffa, the ancient port city once known as the Gate of Zion. Afternoon free to shop on fashionable Dizengoff Street, swim and enjoy Beachside Promenade. Late check-out from the hotelFarewell dinner at Maganda Yemenite Restaurant Depart for the airport

Thursday, 26 October – A Temporary Departure - Return to the USA. Begin planning your next Israel trip with Allan Sugarman and ITC Tours!


December -

YOUTH INITIATIVES AND EDUCATIONIn memory of:Al Beth by Jeffrey & Iris Katz

Fleischer Legacy FundFor the Yahrzeit of:Roslyn Gladstone by Shelly StrimpellLea Gladstone by Shelly StrimpellGoldie Cohen by Shelly StrimpellMark Strimpell by Shelly StrimpellBarnet Cohen by Shelly StrimpellDina Schwartz by Lois Kaufman

In memory of:Al Beth by Ruth & Steven NadlerStanley Carr by Robin & Joseph Windman

In honor of:Ruth & Bob Berlin’s 60th Anniversary by Alberta Alstodt Robert & Gabriella Kaldor Memorial FundFor the Yahrzeit of:Sollie Levine by Arnold LevineSam Ziss by Sandy & Saul Ziss

In memory of:Howard Abel by Sheila & Arthur LopaterHoward Abel by Elinor & Mel Goldberg

Carolyn Weil Memorial FundIn memory of:Gideon Weingarten by Ronnie & Nat Weil

Jerry Gulkis FundFor the Yahrzeit of:Max Arenofsky by Alan ArendsSol Kashdan by Stanley Hyams

RITUAL INITIATIVES

Prayer Book For the Yahrzeit of:Julia Lieberman by Sherry & Michael Lieberman & Family

In memory of:Albert Adelson by Robin & Joseph WindmanSue Cautin by Rena & Murray CautinBen Cautin by Rena & Murray CautinEvelyn Wachs by Rena & Murray CautinMoses Wachs by Rena & Murray Cautin

In honor of:Wishing Dr. & Mrs. Hershel Sklaroff a Happy New Year by Marilyn & Howard Heiss

Torah RestorationFor the Yahrzeit of:Mildred Rock by Steven, Caryn and Ben Rock

Beit MidrashFor the Yahrzeit of:Kenneth Yoss by Alan & KC YossRose Yoss by Alan & KC Yoss

CONTRIBUTIONSMarlboro Jewish Center

SisterhoodMembership Application August 2016 - July 2017

Calling all women in our congregation to join Sisterhood! Sisterhood is made up of dynamic, warm and inspiring women of all ages. Whether you come to meetings, attend programs, help organize and plan events, or just contribute your dues, we appreciate your support. Sisterhood provides diverse and exciting programs for our members as well as giving back to the preschool, Hebrew School and charities in our community.

We have many exciting activities and events planned for the upcoming year.All sisterhood members in good standing receive a 10% discount in the sisterhood boutique, discounts on all sisterhood sponsored events and affiliation with the conservative women’s league of Central NJ, admission to our annual paid sisterhood member dinner and MUCH MORE!

Please complete the form below and mail along with $36 dues (check made payable toMJC Sisterhood) to the temple office:

Marlboro Jewish Center, 103 School Road West, Marlboro, NJ 07746

Attn: Sisterhood/Hilary Kaplan

Any questions, please contact Hilary Kaplan at [email protected]

Stefanie Schneider & Janine Zaslavsky,Co Presidents

and the Sisterhood Executive Board

Name: __________________________________

Address: ________________________________

Email: __________________________________

Home Phone: ____________________________

Cell Phone: ______________________________

Are you interested in chairing an event?

Yes or No

If yes, which one? ________________________

SISTERHOOD

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CONTRIBUTIONSIn honor of:Ariella Hammarstrom’s Baby Naming by Reba Schneiderman & Dan GelbmanBobbi Cohen & Frank O’Leary’s warmth & hospitality by Norma & Gary Hyman

Shiva/Chesed FundFor the Yahrzeit of:Regina Kornbluth by Sol & Lee Leibel

In memory of:Bernard Rapaport by Phyllis & Harry GreenbergSeymour Smulowitz by Phyllis & Harry Greenberg

Theodore & Dora Steinkohl Social Action FundIn memory of:Mildred Sherman by Mindy & Allen Grafstein

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

For the Yahrzeit of:Lillian and Philip Radzely by Ed RadzelyMarilyn Gross by Robert GrossEva Epstein by Susan, Jeffrey, Evan and Lauren KirschHarry Finkler by Cheryl and Ira FinklerTed Eierman by Cherie BaumHer parents by Caryn Schweitzer Abraham Beckerman by Al BeckermanBernice Keith by Lauren LevittEmanuel Munice by Ted MuniceVera Gerstenfeld by The Gerstenfeld FamilyBarbara Sobel by Harvey SobelShirley Levine by Esther Kaplan

In memory of:Shirley Kaufman by Barry Fisher & Family

A donation was made by:Minnie and Jeffrey BurnsPhyllis and Arthur Saft in appreciation of Rabbi PontBonnie and Jay Handwerker in honor of the wedding of Amanda Eisenberg, daughter of Pamela and Stu EisenbergLauren and Neil Berman in appreciation of Rabbi Pont

In memory of:Donald Olsen by Sue & Allen Holeman

LIFELONG JEWISH LEARNING FUND

Martin Wallack Am Yisrael ChaiIn memory of:Jack Ringel by Toby & Paul ElkinGideon Weingarten by Sylvia Ohrwashel

Holocaust Remembrance FundFor the Yahrzeit of:Marlene Kastell by Toby & Stan Greenberg & FamilyIrving Mishkin by the Mishkin FamilyPauline Roth by The Kohlberg FamilySidney Shair by Harriet Shapiro

In memory of:Mania Zuckerman by Judy & Gil Zuckerman & FamilyJudy Wasserman’s sister by Aline & Harry Shlinger

TIKKUN OLAM / SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Tzedakah FundA donation was made by:Susan & Richard SchraerCarol Kutner

For the Yahrzeit of:Ruth Bosin by Rhonda BosinAnna Stein by Ruth & Jack AppelLoraine Gordon by Ruth & Jack AppelNorman Schwartz by Melody & Myles SchwartzMax Fried by Jan & Martin KrupnickDavid Rankowitz by Seymour RankowitzHarold Rosenberg by Lisa & Larry GoldbergHerman Mandel by Sheila & Stanley MandelCarol Schwarz by Marilyn EisenbergEsther Skowronek by Rita SalesDorothy Hassing by Lois & David RatnerJacob Burinescu by Jack & Ruth AppelMilton Dubin by Helen DubinHenry Feldman by Harriet & Sam FeldmanSara Feldman by Harriet & Sam FeldmanLawrence Charles by Bonnie & Jay SachsMatilda Charles by Bonnie & Jay SachsHerbert Sachs by Bonnie & Jay SachsTess Sachs by Bonnie & Jay SachsPearl Arndt by Monroe & Celeste ArndtJeffrey Arndt by Monroe & Celeste Arndt

In memory of:Shirley Kaufman by Shelia & Stanley MandelBernard Rapaport by Shelia & Stanley MandelHoward Abel by Shelia & Stanley MandelAdele Eliot by Shelia & Stanley MandelShirley Kaufman by Jeffrey & Iris KatzShirley Kaufman by Barry & Iris LurieDonald Olsen by Lisa & Stu ElfenbeinAl Beth by Barry & Iris LurieBernard Rapaport by Robin & Ira SladMildred Sherman by Sunny & Ruth WeinerHoward Abel by Carol & Ed Marder

Thank You to the following congregants who sponsored a Kiddush

Barbara and Howard Goldbergfor co-sponsoring a Kiddush.

Robin Sacksfor co-sponsoring the Kiddush on December 17th

in memory of her beloved husband,Jeffrey Sacks.


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YAHRZEITS - DECEMBERNov. 26 – Dec. 2Sara FeldmanSylvia GottesmannIsidore HirschenfangBernice KeithElsie MarkusLawrence PollackJacob ScheinhartzSydelle SpivackIrving WeinerMorris AlterPearl ArndtSimon BenensonJulius BirnbaumStephen GlazerMartha GerschitzJean MarderJack ReichJerry WexlerEdward WienerRowland WolfSylvia ElkinStella FischerGeorge LitvinPauline RothRichard RushSol SonnensteinBeatrice ColchamiroEmanuel MuniceAnna M. SteinCaryn TorenRose YossMax ArenofskyAbe BroitmanAnn EisensteinVera GerstenfeldAlex LiebermanSylvia LurieStanley MinskyPhil ShalomMiguel BogdanoffMax EagleSiegmund FriedmanAnna VenouziouHoward WolfSol KashdanAbraham KohenAdam KumerFrieda LevineJoseph Sternfeld

Dec. 3 – Dec. 9Jean AbramsonAnne BergerSara EaglePhilip H. KahanDorothy PasmowitzKenneth SpiewakSarah GreenbergSeymour KriegerShirley LevineMilton RichterHarold SpiegelRodolph DavidsonNettie DomskySaul HornikHarry LothsteinEthel PaltrowitzJoseph RandellIra RobinsGloria RosenCelia ZimmermanMyrna DavisEthel KappSol LiebmanSidney SchragerLeo SchwarzFred BergmanMarion JaffeRichard KastDavid RogersHenry StampHoward WeinerMorris WinklerRuth BosinBeatrice CrystallJacob KahanSelma PlotkinJean SobelLeah BellowsLillian FeitIrving GarfinkelGeorge ScharmettJack ShechterMary SymelHarry WeinerSeymour Weinstein

Dec. 10 – Dec. 16Ralph BergerCharles EcksteinIsik Feder

Frieda GerberDen KriegerMarguerite LothsteinIsidore PinskerTess OsterSol ZarachovMamie BaratzHerman BellowsFanny BergAlexander GreenblattMathias NaphtaliAnne NewmarkBeatrice OskmanJoseph PermanMaurice GhermanEda MogilevskySally RhinesMarvin SkowronekHelen StammJack SternJanet ZemachsonJulius BaskinGussie RabinowitzHerbert RosenSylvia RothbergCarl SteinbergJacob BurinescuJoseph CainsHilda GreensteinWolf LewkowiczSylvia MarcusJack RinglerSidney ShairIda TreibitzLeonard ZabrowskyLeo BokserEvelyn EtterLouis SimbalMorris CohenIsidore LazarLeo SchnittSelma SerbinJean SmithGabriel WiesenbergFela Wisel

Dec. 17 – Dec. 23Minnie AbelJeffrey ArndtJoseph BergerMax Cantos

Stewart CressHerbert GoldbergStephen GottfriedAbraham KopolskyAbraham KornbluthLillian RandellRubin ShafranMamie BaratzPhilip FineMax FinzSylvia LevyAbram NissenbaumRobert RosensteinJacob SmulowitzJoseph BaumMarty BejaJack DiamondHani FeldsteinIrving GoldenbergCharlie GreenbaumClara LatesFrank SlepianBen CassutoNathan FeinbergCelia GoldbergLena KaminowitzMeyer KatzCynthia Simon MecklerAbraham SeimanSol SiegelwaxEleanor GreenPauline LandsmanMarion LiebmanMinnie MillerRobbie RosenwasserSam ZolkinCharles FuntAlex GoldfarbBarry KivorBernard MellerWallace SiegelJessica SugarmanMartin GarsonLillian GreeneShmuel JarashowRoberta KirschnerSeymour ManheimerYetta MeschkowSadie Silverstein

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YAHRZEITS - DECEMBERDec. 24 – Dec. 30Lila FreedmanEleanor KortmanskyVictor LifschitzElma Joan MarquardtSamuel RoschBernard RosenbergHarry GorskySamuel GreenspanMeyer StallonMurray WeisenfeldSeymour BaldingerBeatrice EigerJacob FeldlerBert FriedemanSamuel GrossBess HertzLola HiattLeon NoeJack RubinSheila RubinCharles SteinCharles WhitmanAnna AroninLeona BergsteinGerald CooperIrving GarfinkelSamuel LevyMel KamenAlbert RosoffAbe SerbinEsther VaronAnna WallmanJodi Zaitchick

Ruth EpsteinJoseph FreundelLou GitterSamuel LatesAlter Nachum LeibelBina LeibelDavid LeibelIsaac LeibelMalka LeibelMiriam LeibelSarah LeibelShayndl LeibelZayde LeibelBenjamin PliskinIrma TepperMel TuerackJoseph BergerMicheline BestMinnie BirnbaumBernard ElfenbeinNelson FarberIda GoldbergSol GoldsteinIsrael GreenbaumBertram HaberMatthew KirschnerIrving LedermanMary LevyHerbert MautnerRose MelmanBernard ShapiroRaymond SicreeSamuel SommermanJames Wolf

Harry GurskySylvia HaftMichael KlapperSally PressRose SternJack CohenBetty DavisIrene KatzOnnie MarkowitzMolly MedwedAnn Schrold

Dec. 31 – Jan. 6Frances BernsteinMax GutmanFlorence ScharmettYetta SchultzMarvin SpectorAlfred FurthPauline ZolkinSidney WeilLucille BlumenthalHelen CantorDavid DemelIrwin NeedleLeonard PollicoveLeon RockLille Anne RosenMurray FineMabel GoodmanMayer GrantzEmanuel GreenbaumDorothy HandelsmanAnne Kaplan

Leona LittmanJean MeitermanRuth SeckularDora ToporShirley WeissSam CaplanArthur FeinmanBertrand GarssonHarry KaplanMarni Joy MandelbaumIda MordichutszIrving PaltrowitzHarry RosenbergAaron SeligmanHelen SiegelwaxLillian KlabanoffMurray LevinowitzElias LeyzeroviczIda LichtensteinMillie MunzerLauren NachmaniHyman SeckularLouis ShorDavid SolomonPhilip BestMichael EisnerSeymour KlemasRegina KlepnerIlene MayPearl ShermanSol ShermanBetty Weiner

Upon Kindling The Yahrzeit Candle

O God, Source of life and love, we turn to You at this time of remembering,

As we light this candle in memory of our departed.

In Your Keeping, the soul of our beloved still glows, As brightly as the “heavenly firmament.”

Truly, “the human soul is the light of the Lord.”

By Your light, may we who lovingly remember see light:

And may the memory of our departed abide with us, as a lasting benediction.


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