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1 TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM 4SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FRIDAY, MARCH 2 6:00pm 4TH Grade Family Shabbat Dinner 7:00pm 4TH Grade Family Shabbat Service SATURDAY, MARCH 3 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 11:00am Samantha Wilson, daughter of Steven and Jamie Wilson, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah FRIDAY, MARCH 9 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service with Torah Reading SATURDAY, MARCH 10 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Justin Shapiro, son of Ross and Rachelle Shapiro, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah FRIDAY, MARCH 16 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Services/Scout Shabbat 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services /Scout Shabbat SATURDAY, MARCH 17 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Ryan Herzog, son of Peter and Amy Herzog, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah FRIDAY, MARCH 23 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service SATURDAY, MARCH 24 9:00am Talia Ruoff, daughter of Craig and Jennifer Ruoff, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah FRIDAY, MARCH 30 Erev Passover and First Seder No Friday night service SATURDAY, MARCH 31 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service for Passover MARCH 2018 VOLUME 94 ISSUE 7 4 From Rabbi Holtz s Study Dear Friends, Eighteen years ago this month I invited you to join me for the Million Mom March, a gathering in Washington, DC to call for common sense gun legislation. Eighteen years!! In that time more than 630,000 Americans have been killed with hand-guns, long-guns and assault weapons. Say that number aloud six hundred and thirty-thousand. By contrast, during the Vietnam War, total American combat deaths were 58,000. In fact, the number of Americans killed by guns in the past 18 years is greater than the combined total number of American combat deaths from WW I (53,500), WW II (292,000), Korea (33,500) and Vietnam (58,000). On an average day, 96 Americans are killed with guns. Many of those are suicides. But about 35 people each day are murdered. 35 each day! We are rightly horrified when an attack like Parkland occurs. 17 lives snuffed out. So why aren t we even more horrified by the equivalent of 2 Parklands occurring every day in this country? I believe this goes well beyond politics, and well beyond the purview of the 2nd amendment. When our children are dying from guns at the rate of 7 every day we must undertake a campaign of prevention just as rigorous as the search for a polio vaccine or a cure for cancer. Eighteen years ago Rabbi Eric Yoffie spoke words which still ring true: First and foremost, we need to see the control of guns not as a political problem but as a solemn religious obligation. Our gun-flooded society has turned weapons into idols, and the worship of idols must be recognized for what it is -- blasphemy. The only appropriate religious response to idolatry is moral outrage. This is no longer just a legal or constitutional question; it is a moral and religious question. The Westchester Board of Rabbis, which I serve as president, is issuing a statement which says, in part, that empowering an agent [such as a politician] who through action or inaction makes it possible for bad people to cause gun deaths is just a fraction of a step away from abetting that action. In other words, if you vote for or donate money to candidates who do not actively support common-sense gun laws, Judaism considers you a fraction of a step away from causing the gun violence which ensues. The actual language is: the Jewish tradition places on its adherents this mandate: to be solemnly cognizant of the ways in which the choices we make as citizens may lead to effects that are incompatible with Jewish law and ethics. We affirm that Jewish women and men are not free to ignore or Continued on page 5.

2 TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM 25 Leroy Avenue Tarrytown, NY Tel: Fax: tba-ny.org DIRECTORY Clergy/Senior Staff Rabbi David K. Holtz ext. 17 Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg ext. 11 Director of Temple Operations Stuart P. Skolnick ext. 13 Educational Director Rabbi Allison Berlinger ext. 22 Office Staff Facilities Supervisor Larry Murray ext. 25 Asst. Facilities Supervisor Jaime Valencia ext. 26 Clergy Coordinator Irene Metz ext. 19 Administrative Assistant Stacey Notrica ext. 10 Religious School Assistant Alix Brown ext. 10 Office Volunteers Melissa Baer Beulah Tishelman, Librarian Sheila Buitekant Debra Drattell Miriam Margoshes Executive Committee President Jamie Wilson Executiver (First) Vice President Jennifer Povman Recording Secretary Mark Polisar Treasurer Diane Gross Chairs Adult Education Bernice Rogowitz Board of Education Steve Gosset Fundraising/Development Meredith Siegel, Julie Gur House Roy Solomon Israel Marla Peers Member Services Linda Walter, Amy Friedman Ritual Herb Baer Tikkun Olam Melissa Baer, Andrea White Trustees Neil Bruckner Debra Drattell Karen Filler Dave Greenspoon Stuart Kolbert Ronit Lubell Glen Markowitz Alison Moskowitz Loren Ratner Risa Swersey Anna Weiss Amy Zerman Honorary Trustees Barry S. Agdern Herb Baer Ruth Biloon Allison Fine Dr. Stephen Gerstman Robert Harris Michael Karnes Liza Karsten David Kaufmann Farron Roboff Pearl Ann Schwartz Dr. Richard Weiner Robert Zinman Shalom! Notes from Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg The This month I would like to turn my column over to Stessa Peers, our Director of Youth Engagement. Stessa has been a member of TBA most of her life and it has been my privilege to watch her grow, mature, and take her place in the Jewish community at large as well as at TBA. Stessa is a member of our LGBTQ+ taskforce and she would like to share with us some thoughts about preparing for your Passover seders and how to see ourselves in the story: Judaism must be intersectional and must not cast out the different. The great Jewish philosopher Moses Mendelssohn believed that Judaism was an enlightened religion, at a time when it was viewed as archaic. Mendelssohn s one true critique of Judaism was that throughout its history, Judaism has time and again excommunicated those who did not fall into the status quo. Mendelssohn s solution to Judaism being viewed as unenlightened was to do away with excommunication. And we did. Judaism has continued to thrive and reinvent itself since then (the 18th century in case you were wondering!). Now we are again at an impasse. Our world is one of increasing visibility to those once deemed outside of the norm. Our Judaism is more inclusive and more welcoming. This is why Temple Beth Abraham has taken the first steps to become an inclusive place to all! As Cantor Margot spoke about in her January Bulletin, we are working with Keshet, an organization that works for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Jews in Jewish life, to create an environment that is welcoming to all. To me, this is the meaning of enlightened Judaism. A Judaism that changes and moves WITH the world around it, just as it always has. As we prepare for the Passover season, we are proud to offer some inclusive materials you can use (or think about) at your Seders this year. For example, an updated 10 Plagues : Today s plagues may be less obvious or dramatic, but are no less insidious... and responsibility for their existence lies on our shoulders. They include: Apathy in the face of evil Brutal torture of the helpless Cruel mockery of the old and the weak Despair of human goodness Envy of the joy of others Falsehood and deception corroding our faith Greedy theft of earth s resources Hatred of learning and culture Instigation of war and aggression Justice delayed, justice denied, justice mocked -Rabbi Rachel Barenblat s Haggadah The LGBTQ+ taskforce includes Allison Fine, Stessa Peers, Jennifer Povman, Ellen Weissman and Diane Werner Osborn. We hope that you have a wonderful Passover filled with family and friends and that you will look at the Passover story with an eye towards the oppressions of the modern world and how you will stand up for what s right. L shalom, Cantor Margot E.B. Goldberg 4 PAGE 2

3 TORAH READING March 2-3 Ki Tisa Exodus 30:11-34:35 March 9-10 Vayak heil-p kudei 35:1-40:38 Parah Numbers 19:1-22 March Vayikra Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Pinchas Numbers 28:9-15 HaChodesh Exodus 12:1-20 March Tzav Leviticus 6:1-8:36 March Yom Rishon Shel Pesach Exodus 12:37-42, 13:3-10 Friday, February 2 Friday, February 9 Friday, February 16 Friday, February 23 CANDLE LIGHTING 4:55pm 5:04pm 5:12pm 5:21pm Connecting Our Rich Tradition to a Vibrant Future A robust endowment will allow us to innovate and try new, bold approaches that honor and expand upon our rich traditions, and remain on the cutting edge of American worship and spiritual communities. 70 Years, 70 Songs Israeli Music Seminar Music lover? History buff? Don t miss this program! Israel is turning 70! Celebrate this special milestone with a fun program at TBA that chronicles the evolution of Israeli music throughout the history of the Jewish state. What was Israel s #1 song from 20, 50, or even 70 years ago? You ll learn how music has influenced Israeli society and how Israeli society has influenced music! Join Mairov Dubrovsky and Josh Shron, from the Israel Hour, on a musical journey on Sunday, April 29. We ll begin at noon with a light lunch; the program will run from 12:30-2:30pm. Registration details to follow. 4 PAGE 3

4 Tikkun Olam4 JOIN US! Meetings are held on Sundays 9:30-11:00am in the TBA Library March 18, 2018 May 6, 2018 THIS MONTH WE FOCUS ON PURSUING EDUCATION Tikkun Olam would not exist without u. Thank you for your time, experience, donations and ideas. Thank You! Todah Rabbah! Thank you to those volunteers who volunteered at the Food Bank for Westchester: Jill A., Judith B., Josh C., Marianne L., Samantha L., Jared S., and Michael S. Monthly Mitzvot Save the Dates April 15 Caring for the Earth May 6 Caring for Animals Crafts For A Cause Meetings take place at TBA from 10:30am to 12:00pm on: February 9 March 9 April 13 May 11 We will be making little red hats for infants with heart problems for the American Heart Association. We will also make scarves and shawls for the seniors at the Hebrew Home and hats for the homeless which will be given out during the March Midnight Run. Donations of yarn and knitting needles are always appreciated. For further information, please Joyce Licker: craftsforacause@tba-ny.org Midnight Run Saturday, March 10 We are collecting CASUAL MEN S clothing (in the coatroom at TBA) to be distributed to the homeless in NYC. We need: Jeans, corduroys and chinos T-shirts (short and long sleeves) Sweaters, hoodies, warm jackets Backpacks Travel-size toiletries, razors NEW packages of men s briefs (M/L) and athletic socks We are looking for families to make bag lunches (20 each) for the run. If you are interested in preparing food, participating in the Run, or if you want more information about what is involved, please Steven Change at: midnightrun@tba-ny.org Tikkun Olam would like to help you make your idea happen! Are you passionate about a cause? Please come to our next meeting or us at at TikkunOlam@ tba-ny.org with your ideas and to get on the mailing list. We are looking forward to a great year filled with meaningful social action. We hope you ll join us. Melissa Baer and Andrea White 4 PAGE 4

5 9th Annual Living Museum: Our Jewish History is No Longer a Mystery It is amazing to think that 9 years ago, Rabbi Justin and Cantor Mandi started a new tradition at Temple Beth Abraham, the Living Museum. We have exhibited hundreds of heirlooms, we have told many stories, we have enthralled many visitors. This year s crop of 6th graders have chosen an artifact or a group of artifacts that best represent their family, its heritage and traditions. For one glorious morning they bring them to school and share their knowledge, enthusiasm and their precious family heirlooms with our entire TBA Community. We invite you to come and join them on Sunday March 25 between 9:00 11:00am at TBA. We promise you a very interesting morning. The Living Museum is a project of the Education Dept. of The Museum of Jewish Heritage a Living Memorial to the Holocaust, and was developed with a grant from the Covenant Foundation. RABBI, continued from page 1. minimize this mandate while exercising the free prerogatives of citizenship. Whether it is in the sacred act of voting, or in making a donation to a candidate or a PAC, the burden of the Jewish mandate to preserve life must be present and its guidance acknowledged. I am proud to be part of the Westchester rabbinate as we take a leading role in moving this discussion forward. I hope that you will all join TBA on March 24 in Manhattan as we March for Our Lives. More info will follow via . Peace and blessings, Rabbi David Holtz th graders and their parents visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage, A Living Memorial to the Holocaust to prepare for their own Living Museum TBA is reimagining the ancient ritual of counting the 49 days between Passover and Shavuot What Does Being Jewish Mean to You? We want to share 49 stories from 49 congregants about what it means to be Jewish. Stories will be sent daily via In 150 words or less, congregants of all ages are invited to offer their response to, What does being Jewish mean to you? Submissions may be anonymous Submissions should be mailed to every1counts@tba-ny.org Submissions should be received by March 23, 2o18 Questions? every1counts@tba-ny.org 4 PAGE 5

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7 Adult Education4 Tanakh Study: Wednesdays at 10:00-11:00am Rabbi Holtz leads a class every Wednesday. The group will begin to explore the Book of Samuel in English during the month of February. No previous knowledge is required and you can join in at any point in the cycle. Saturdays at 9:00am during Conservative Services. Mah Jongg: Mondays at 1:00pm A friendly, non-competitive (no betting) gathering at Temple Beth Abraham. All levels welcome. Interested in an evening game? Let us know. Free for Temple members; $2.00 for guests. Book Club: Discuss contemporary books on Jewish themes. Fridays every other month at 10:00am, Friday, March 16 Carry Me by Peter Behrens is available in hardcover, paperback and on the Kindle. According to Amazon the audible version is available free with trial. This novel tells the story of Billy Lange and Karin, the German-Jewish woman he loves. Growing up in England and Ireland during WWI, Billy sees his father, a German, interned and feels the isolation that accompanies discrimination. Later, living in 1930 s Frankfurt, he dreams of escaping with Karin to America, a bright spot amid Hitler s rise to power. Free for TBA members; $2.00 for guests. RSVP (914) or AdultEd@tba-ny.org Evening Book Club will meet on Wednesday, April 18. Book to be discussed will be Stolen Beauty by Laura Lico Albanese. Women s Circle: Fridays once a month at 5:45pm Our next meeting will take place on March 23. For more information, contact Kimberly Marcus at tbawomenscircle@gmail.com. Meetings end in time for the 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Service. Wednesday Art Workshop: First Wednesday of the month, 4:00pm Watercolor Painting, Drawing, Paper Cutting, etc! Whether you re a seasoned artist or haven t done an art project since elementary school, you are welcome. No admission. To register, send an to Laurie Forman, at TBAArtWorkshop@tba-ny.org or call the Office. 4 PAGE 7

8 ZEETY PRESENTS F O R 9 T H T H G R A D E R S TEEN THURSDAYS The second Thursday of the month, from 6:00-8:00PM, alternating monthly between Torah Study and Volunteer & Hang February 8- Volunteer & Hang March 8- Teen Torah Study April 12- Volunteer & Hang May 10- Teen Torah Study Free for members $5 for guests youthdirector@tba-ny.org for more information PURIM CARNIVAL FOR MORE INFORMATION, TO VOLUNTEER OR TO DONATE, STESSA: YOUTHDIRECTOR@TBA-NY.ORG TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM S JYG PRESENTS FOR 6-8 GRADERS Make a meal Take a meal The Adult Ed and Israel Committees announce: Israeli Folk Dancing at TBA Come and bring your friends! Leng is a talented and experienced teacher of Israeli dancing, who studied for 18 years with the legendary Moshe Eskayo. March 7, 21, & 28 Beginners 7:00-8:00pm; Open Dance and instruction 8:00-9:30pm $10.00 for Temple Beth Abraham members $15.00 for Visitors and Guests $5.00 for Junior High, High School, and University Students Israeli folk dancing is a wonderful way to experience Israeli culture, and is great exercise for your mind, body, and soul. No prior experience required. Learn how to give back in your tweens and teens! Come join us for an enjoyable evening of dance, free refreshments, and fun! March 25, :00-2:00PM Lunch will be served SAVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! YOUTHDIRECTOR@TBA-NY.ORG For more information, contact adulted@tba-ny.org 25 LEROY AVE, TARRYTOWN NY (914) TBA-NY.ORG 4 PAGE 8 BER 1/2018

9 Passover Service Schedule Passover begins with the first Seder on Friday, March 30, and continues through Friday, April 6, in the Reform tradition or Saturday, April 7, in the Conservative tradition. 1st day, Saturday, March 31 at 9:00 am join us for Conservative Passover service. 8th day, Saturday, April 7 at 9:00 am join us in the Conservative tradition with Yizkor. The Holiday with Four Names Chag ha-matzot The Festival of Unleavened Bread Chag ha-pesach The Festival of the Paschal Offering Chag ha-aviv The Festival of Spring Z man Cherutenu The Season of our Liberation Never Fear! Last Minute Passover Basics are Here! by Rabbi Sally J. Priesand Did you ever notice how Passover, our festival of freedom, is the holiday on which we are least free? So much preparation, so little time, so many restrictions, so few choices. The house must be cleaned, the chametz removed, the matzah bought, the charoset made, the Haggadah read. Tradition clearly states how to conduct our seder in its proper order, what we may eat, both that night and in the week to come - very little freedom here, just discipline. Every year on Erev Pesach I have a friend who calls late in the afternoon to ask me how to arrange the things that go on the seder plate and why. By now, she knows the answers, but the phone call has become tradition, and every year we review together the items on the seder plate: a roasted lamb bone representing the Passover sacrifice; sprigs of parsley symbolizing the renewal of hope that comes with the beginning of spring; bitter herbs (usually horseradish, but some people prefer romaine lettuce), a reminder of the bitterness of slavery; charoset, a special mixture of apples, nuts, cinnamon and wine, symbolizing the mortar used by our ancestors to make bricks for Pharaoh; a hard-boiled egg, representing the festival offering, a symbol of life itself. Our checklist also includes holiday candles, three matzot specially covered, salt water, enough wine (or grape juice) for everyone to drink four cups, a Haggadah for everyone present and a cup for Elijah. Some people also place a pillow on each chair for reclining and have available a cup, basin and towel for washing. Although the seder has its order, we are encouraged to add something new from year to year. Here are some suggestions: When you invite your seder guests, ask each one to bring with them a brief quotation about freedom. During the seder, pause every now and then, and ask people to share their quotes and explain why they were chosen. Set aside a Matzah of Hope for those who are hungry and homeless in your community. Pass a tzedakah box among your seder participants and decide together where to contribute the funds. Remember the many contributions made by Jewish women to the redemption of our people. Put a cup for Miriam, Moses and Aaron s sister, on your seder table. Fill it with water and reflect on the miraculous well that accompanied our ancestors as they wandered in the wilderness. Assign one guest ahead of time to research the meaning of Miriam s cup. Before drinking the fourth cup of wine, pour a drop from Elijah s cup into the cup of every person present. Do this as a reminder that we must be Elijah and act in ways that will bring about the Messianic Age. Now relax and have a wonderful Passover! Helpful Information for a Joyous Passover On the eve of the fourteenth of Nissan, the first Seder night, Jews all over the world assemble with family members and friends in homes or public places to commemorate the deliverance of the Israelites from Egyptian bondage over thirty-two hundred years ago. The Seder ceremony is comprised of many elements of historical narration and ritual, special foods and hymns. They follow one another in a certain order - in fact, the word Seder means order - just as they have for hundreds of years. It s easy for one or more members of the household to conduct the Seder, and for everyone at the table to participate, because everything to be done and to be said is compiled in one book, the Haggadah. With a little preparation, anyone can lead a Seder! 4 PAGE 9

10 A Passover Thought from Our LGBTQ+ Taskforce This year we are slaves; next year may we be free. In every generation, we find ourselves in narrow places (Mitzrayim Egypt) political oppression, environmental crisis, personal struggles to live up to our own best selves. The seder ritual is a brilliant orchestration of an extended conversation around the central themes of memory and justice and liberation. To which, let us add, whoever expands the doing of the work of tikkun, healing of myself and of society is even more praiseworthy. As another rabbinic statement puts it, lo ha midrash ha-ikkar, ela ha-ma aseh: the telling alone is not enough; it must lead us to act in the world. ( The Telling is Not Enough, an essay published in the Torah Queeries series.) Every year, Jews gather at seder tables around the world to remember, retell, and reconnect with the story of our collective redemption. Passover compels us to ask ourselves how we are moving out of Mitzrayim, the narrow straits of oppression and brokenness that still mar our world, and toward liberation in our lives today. At Passover, it is the family s responsibility to retell the story, to inspire each new generation to accept the task of living out our values, of remembering that we were once strangers, and therein find an obligation to those on the margins of our own societies. The LGBTQ+ Taskforce would like to suggest that at your seder table this year when asking the traditional 4 questions you also ask these: WHO ARE THE FOUR ALLIES? WHICH ONE ARE YOU? 1. The ally who asks what LGBTQ means: The first step to taking bold action and advocating on behalf of others is to approach with curiosity, humility, and openness. An ally is open to learning new things and challenging their own assumptions. 2. The ally who stands up for a friend: The lives of people we care about, our friends, family, and colleagues can be powerful catalysts for action. 3. The ally who speaks up about equality: When we speak out against injustice because it s the right thing to do, regardless if someone we know and care about is affected, we act on behalf of our core values. 4. The ally who comes out as an advocate to move equality forward: As allies, we are often insulated from the vulnerabilities that LGBTQ people face in the world. However, coming out publicly as an ally can also mean taking a risk on behalf of the values and people we care about. Passover Vocabulary Hametz is dough that has not been prepared according to the rules of Passover, or any food that has come in contact with Hametz. Dishes and utensils that have touched Hametz become hametzdik and should not be used during Passover. Hametz is also known as leavened bread. Bedikat Hametz (Removal of Leaven) On the night before Passover, the family does a formal search to find any stray crumbs hidden in corners or cabinets, some of which will be deposited deliberately so that they may be found. Kids love this! Traditionally, we use a candle for light, but you might substitute a flashlight. The crumbs are swept with a feather into a little bundle, and on the next morning all is burnt. The short prayers, which are to be recited as part of these rituals, may be found at the beginning of any Haggadah. Mechirat Hametz (Selling One s Hametz) Observance of Passover is more than avoiding the eating of bread. Full observance also includes, the removal from our homes of all leavened food (Hametz) as well as all dishes and utensils that have been connected with Hametz during the rest of the year. That s a big job! In order to lessen the hardship, the Rabbis decreed that all non-passover items may remain in one isolated spot in your home (e.g. a closet, the basement), as long as it passes out of your ownership. From this arises the custom of selling Hametz. To avoid having hametz in your possession during Passover, please fill out the Sale of Hametz form below and return it to the office so that Rabbi Holtz can arrange this for you. Mechirat Hametz (Selling One s Hametz) I herby authorize Rabbi David Holtz to dispose of all hametz that may be in my possession wherever it may be at home, place of business, or elsewhere in accordance with the requirements of Jewish Law as incorporated in this special contract for the Sale of Hametz. home address, city, state, zip business address, city, state, zip signature date 4 PAGE 10

11 Senior Movies at Jacob Burns Your Member Services Committee is hard at work. We would like to get a group of people together to go to the Senior Movie Matinee Jewish Film Festival at Jacob Burns. It will be on Wednesday, March 21 at 1:00. The price of the film is $8.00 including refreshments following the film. We are going to try to arrange rides for everyone interested. These tickets sell out fast so please let the office know as soon as possible if you are interested. You will have a choice of either: A QUIET HEART (92 MIN.) Naomi, a concert pianist from Tel Aviv who is overwhelmed by the expectations of her parents and her colleagues, seeks anonymity and solitude in Jerusalem, a city increasingly dominated by religious fanaticism. Despite her intentions to be alone, she makes two unexpected connections one with a musically gifted Ultra-Orthodox boy who lives in her building, and the other with a charismatic Italian monk and organist. While these relationships allow Naomi to reconnect with her love of music, she becomes a target in her new community. Faced with escalating isolation and violence, Naomi must learn to use music as a bridge to overcome towering religious barriers. In Hebrew/English. or BOMBSHELL: THE HEDY LAMARR STORY (90 MIN.) Hedy Lamarr was hailed as the world s most beautiful woman (Louis B. Mayer). However, that was only the mask that tragically obscured her astounding true inventive genius. This documentary explores Lamarr s life, which included escaping a loveless marriage in Austria on the eve of Nazi Germany s conquest of her nation to a new career in Hollywood. Her intellectual contributions were denied their due during World War II and only after years of career and personal decline would Lamarr understand that her staggering aptitude created brilliant engineering concepts which revolutionized telecommunications. In English. Tickets must be reserved in advance. When you RSVP to the office please let them know which movie you d like to see. Kindly RSVP by Monday, March 5. TRYMESTER THEATER PRODUCTION One night only in Westchester County Date: Sunday, March 4, 2018 Time: Location: Tickets: $ :00 PM The performance is approximately one hour. Doors open at 3:30 PM Shames JCC on the Hudson 371 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY Wednesday, March 21 GET TICKETS NOW at The Trymester performance is one part of a new communal response to issues of infertility, a complex challenge faced disproportionally in the Jewish community. As a community that places children and the next generation at the center, we often forget the challenges of those individuals and couples who have difficulty building families of their own. Trymester is a brand new production that features poignant stories and the inner-dialogue of people wrestling with the physical, emotional, and financial challenges of infertility. Through drama, music, and dance, the cast of this innovative production will explore the subject within the context of their lives and the Jewish community. Pain and joy, turmoil and triumph, longing and hope are all aspects of this rollercoaster journey in search of parenthood. For those grappling with infertility and the often-hidden pain associated with its trials and tribulations, WJCS will offer opportunities for ongoing comfort and support for couples and individuals. Visit for information and updates. Through the generous support of the UJA, Trymester is a partnership of the Shames JCC, WJCS, and Westchester Jewish Council. 4 PAGE 11

12 TBA Family 4 The following Lifecycle Events reflect the known sorrows and simchas of our TBA Family. Mazel Tov to: Phil and Olga Prince on the engagement of their daughter Martha to Isaac Speedy Recovery to: Hillari Boritz Leah Doctor Debra Drattell Sylvia Simon Elliott Topp Condolences to: Lynn, Alison, and Peter Alter and Irene Schwartz on the death of their father and brother, Mace Alter Ellen Lewis Gideon on the death of her mother Francis Lewis Donations 4 Bridges Raj and April Daryanani Barbara Cooper in loving memory of Marvin Margoshes Sonia and Rob Perugini in loving memory of Mace Alter Cantor s Discretionary Fund Diane Werner Osborn Andrew and Meredith Siegel in loving memory of Daniel Moses Greenfield Conservative Kiddush Fund Norman and Melissa Jacobson in loving memory of Norman s mother, Rose Jacobson Pearl Ann Schwartz in loving memory of Mace Alter Fran Friedman Fund for the Enrichment of Children Amy Helsel in loving memory of Dorothy Litwin Harriet Verter Jewish Education Fund Stuart and Arlene Kolbert Mishloach Manot Michael and Marcia Lechner Pincus Fund Ira Halper in loving memory of Mace Alter Rabbi s Discretionary Fund Lloyd and Rhoda Hirsch in appreciation of Rabbi s advice and counseling Richard and Joan Rose in loving memory of Mace Alter Stephen and Linda Gerstman in loving memory of Dorothy Litwin Stephen and Linda Gerstman in loving memory of Archer Karnes Teacher Appreciation Gerard Garofolo in loving memory of Mace Alter Temple Fund David and Beth Rubin Seth and Lauraine Harrison Marion Ventura in appreciation of the warm and friendly place for playing Mah Jongg on Mondays Abraham and Darlene Schlossberg in loving memory of Marvin Margoshes David and Maggie Lissy in loving memory of Meredith Siegel s father, Daniel Moses Greenfield David Cartenuto in loving memory of Mace Alter Eva Fischer in loving memory of Mace Alter Harry and Linda Lubell in loving memory of Frances Lubell Herbert and Mildred Greenbaum in loving memory of their brother in law Marvin Margoshes Howard S Cherry in loving memory of Mace Alter Jerald and Gayle Seti in loving memory of Dorothy Litwin Jill Hershaft in loving memory of Mace Alter First Wednesday Art Workshop! Watercolor Pain5ng Drawing and Pastels Paper CuDng March 7, April 4, And May 2, :00 6:00pm Join fellow congregants to create art in a relaxed, suppor5ve environment. Whether you re a seasoned ar5st or haven t done an art project since elementary school, this is the workshop for you! All non-smelly, quiet, and easy-to-clean media are welcome, so bring in your watercolors, pencils, pastels and paper cudng tools! Our workshop leader, Laurie Forman, will provide guidance on watercolor technique. No admission charge. To register for this drop-in workshop, or for more informa5on, please contact adulted@tba-ny.org. TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM 25 LEROY AVE, TARRYTOWN NY (914) TBA-NY.ORG 4 PAGE 12

13 Linda Shulman in loving memory of Archer Karnes Martin and Carol Riker in loving memory of Samuel Riker Loren Ratner in loving memory of her brother Joel Ratner and her father Richard Ratner Mrs. Sonya B. Sandman in loving memory of Dr. Marvin Margoshes Robert and Marion Zinman in loving memory of Dorothy Litwin Sidonia Singer in loving memory of Frederic and Morris Singer Vicki Savitch in loving memory of Mel s father, Nathan Savitch Caring Committee Pearl Ann Schwartz in loving memory of Dorothy Litwin MARCH WITH US We re leading the fight for the health of all moms and babies. MARCHFORBABIES.ORG/team/t Join us for Women s Circle Feed your mind Nourish your soul Celebrate, study, and explore subjects of interest to today s Jewish Women. You do not have to read or prepare anything in advance. Life experience is the only tool you ll need. Members and guests welcome. We meet once a month, on Fridays at 5:45pm ending in time for the Reform Shabbat service Dates: March 23 April 27 May 25 June 22 TEMPLE BETH ABRAHAM 25 LEROY AVE, TARRYTOWN NY (914) TBA-NY.ORG BER 11/ PAGE 13

14 Adult Ed at TBA invites you to brunch with Rabbi Andrew Ergas 3000 Years of Talking Jewish Sunday, March 18 at 12:00pm Free for TBA Members; $10.00 for guests Donations joyously accepted! Rita Mae Brown stated that Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going. This interactive presentation will explore the language journey of the Jewish people. We will see how core Jewish concepts and values shaped, and were shaped by, these geographic and linguistic processes. Rabbi Ergas is a scholar of language and Jewish thought, and is the Executive Director of the Shames JCC. RSVP required! Sign up on Eventbrite at: Or, call the Temple Office: (914) PAGE 14

15 Join us for Scout Shabbat March 16 at 6pm or 7:30pm TBA Reform Shabbat Services It is always a pleasure to welcome the Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts to the bimah in celebration of Scout Shabbat. These dedicated young men, young women, and their leaders join us in prayer and community each year in celebration of tradition, leadership, and inspiration. They arrive in uniform and are honored by Rabbi Holtz and Cantor Goldberg during services. If you are a Scout with a local troop and would like to join us please contact Cantor Goldberg at , extension 11 or cantor@tba-ny.org to make arrangements. Conservative Services Every Saturday at 9:00 AM Warm, friendly atmosphere, stimulating discussion/give and take with Rabbi David and Cantor Margot. Celebrate a Simcha or observe a Yahrtzeit with us. Bagel and Lox Kiddush Sponsored by the Conservative Kiddush Fund. SATURDAY, MARCH 10 MIDNIGHT RUN TBA We are collecting CASUAL MEN S CLOTHING in the coatroom at TBA jeans, corduroys, chinos, T-shirts, long-sleeve T-shirts, sweaters, hoodies, warm jackets, backpacks, travel-size toiletries, disposable razors. NEW packages of men s briefs (M/L) and athletic socks are greatly appreciated. We will also need some families to make bag lunches (20 each) for the Run. If you are interested in making food, participating in the Run, or want more information about what is involved please Steven Chang at Midnightrun@tba-ny.org Kiddush is scheduled: March 3 April 21 May 12 If you wish to sponsor any of the dates above or a date of your choice, please contact Neil Bruckner at nhb1955@aol.com 4 PAGE 15

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17 TBA Calendar March 2018 TBA CALENDAR MARCH 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mar :00pm 4th Grade Family Shabbat Di 7:00pm 4th Grade Family Shabbat Service 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 11:00am Samantha Wilson Bat Mitzvah 7:30-9:30pm ZEETY Board Meeting & Purim Carnival Setup :00am Religious School (K-6) 10:00am Sunday Funday 1:00pm Mah Jongg 4:30pm Religious School (4th/5th) 6:30pm Committee Chair Meeting 7:30pm Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm Art Workshop 4:30pm Religious School (6th/7th) 7:30pm Shabbat Services with Torah Reading 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 11:00am Justin Shapiro Bar Mitzvah 11:00am-2:00pm Purim Carnival 6:15pm Religious School High School (7th -12th) Daylight Savings Time Begins 9:00am Religious School (K-6) 11:00am Seasons Meeting 1:00pm Mah Jongg 4:30pm Religious School (4th/5th) 6:15pm Religious School High School (7th -12th) 4:30pm Religious School (6th/7th) 6:45pm Israel Committee Meeting 7:30pm Shekelvestors 6:00pm Reform Shabbat Services/Scout Shabbat 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services/Scout Shabbat 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service with Kiddush 11:00am Ryan Herzog Bar Mitzvah 1:00pm B'nei Mitzvah 101 7:00pm Movie Mavens :00am Religious School (K-6) with 2nd Grade Mitzvah Project (offsite) 9:30am Tikkun Olam Meeting 11:15am Monthly Mitzvah 1:00pm Mah Jongg 4:30pm Religious School (4th/5th) 6:15pm Religious School High School (7th -12th) 4:30pm Religious School (6th/7th) 5:45pm Women's Circle 7:30pm Reform Shabbat Services 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service 9:00am Talia Ruoff's Bat Mitzvah 11:15am Girls' Group :00am Religious School (K-6) w/6th Grade Living Museum 10:00am Sunday Funday 11:00am ZEETY Board Meeting 1:00pm Mah Jongg 4:30pm Religious School (4th/5th) 6:15pm Religious School High School (7th -12th) 7:30pm Board of Education Meeting 4:30pm Religious School (6th/7th) 7:30pm Finance Committee Meeting Erev Passover Passover 9:00am Conservative Shabbat Service for Passover

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