Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson

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1 CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK Volume 90 Number 6 Summer 2018 BULLETIN Dear Friends, As summer begins we are immersed in preparation for the Jewish New Year. Rosh Hashanah arrives early this fall, Sunday night, September 9th, and we look forward to being together again in prayer, song, reflection and celebration. This year we will welcome our new Assistant Rabbi, Andrue Kahn, to our congregational family. Because not everyone joins us on Rosh Hashanah Evening last year we were at one-third capacity we will begin the Holy Days as we now conclude them, all together in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. We know we can accommodate all reserved seat holders who wish to attend, but we do require your help in informing us of your plans. If your seats are in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary, please confirm your Rabbi Joshua M. Davidson attendance for both Rosh Hashanah Evening and Yom Kippur Afternoon on your seating renewal forms and your seats will be honored; if you do not plan to attend either of those services, we ask that you let us know so those seats can be reassigned. If your seats are in the Lowenstein Sanctuary, please confirm whether you plan to attend these services so tickets can be issued to you in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. We have included the High Holy Day schedule on the following pages, and we ask that you share your plans with us as soon as you are able. Additional information, and an updated response form designed to make this process as smooth as possible, will arrive with your membership renewal materials. Please contact our membership office at or membership@emanuelnyc.org if you have any questions. On behalf of Temple Emanu-El s clergy, staff and trustees, we very much look forward to spending the High Holy Days with you soon, and beginning a New Year together. Warmly, In This Issue 4 High Holy Days Calendar 8 Teen Reflections: Mia Zang 11 Teen Philanthropic Committee 15 Streicker Center Events

2 ON THE COVER Detail from the marble floor on the Main Sanctuary bimah, showing an image of the Tree of Life. 2 LOOKING FORWARD TO 5779 Membership Updates We look forward to another inspiring, meaningful and dynamic year as we prepare to welcome 5779 together. To enrich the quality of our membership experience, we announce the following updates as we prepare for the coming New Year. MINIMUM MEMBERSHIP DUES The minimum membership dues for the fiscal year beginning June 2018 are $1,650 for one-member households and $2,000 for member households of two or more. (PLEASE NOTE: No one is ever denied membership for financial reasons; please call the Membership Office at to speak with us about your needs.) CHANGE IN SECURITY FEE The Board of Trustees has approved a security fee of $125 per adult in each household. This fee helps us maintain a significant and proactive security infrastructure. Associate Members will continue to contribute $25 per adult in each household. Your understanding is appreciated, as member safety is one of our highest priorities. NEW PRICING FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS Temple Emanu-El is committed to supporting our young members and making congregational life accessible. We are pleased to share with you a new, staggered dues model recently approved by our Board of Trustees. As people age out of Associate Membership at age 30, their dues will gradually increase over five years to reach the full amount. We continue to offer a dues-free first year for our Associate Members (up to 30 years of age) for new congregants and children of members alike. Detailed information has been sent to our Associate Members in their renewal information, and can be found on our website at php/mem_dues_associates. WELCOME TO OUR NEW ASSISTANT RABBI Temple Emanu-El is pleased to welcome Andrue (Andy) Kahn as our new assistant rabbi, starting on July 1. Andy grew up in Tacoma, Washington, and has lived in New York since Prior to joining Emanu-El, he was the rabbinic intern at East End Temple in Gramercy, where he organized social justice work and young professionals programming around Jewish spirituality. Prior to starting rabbinical school at Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion, Andy received a bachelor s degree from Kenyon College in Ohio, a master s degree from Queen s University in Kingston, Ontario, and a master s degree from the Jewish Theological Seminary in Manhattan. Today, his greatest interests are cultivating and sharing Jewish spiritual practice, exploring new models of community, and crafting innovative ways to help others incorporate Judaism more deeply into their lives. WHAT S INSIDE 4 High Holy Days Calendar 6 Life-Cycle Events 8 Teen Reflections: Mia Zang 10 Community Calendar 11 Teen Philanthropic Committee: Brooklyn Boatworks 13 DOROT Cemetery Visiting 14 Membership Events 15 Streicker Center Events Volume 90, No. 6 is a publication of Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York. We welcome your questions, suggestions and contributions. Please contact Jackie Peterson at or jpeterson@emanuelnyc.org. KEEP US INFORMED Help us serve you better by keeping us informed of changes in your life. Contact the membership office at or membership@emanuelnyc.org. Managing Editor Evan Brown Director of Communications Graphic Designer, Editor Jackie Peterson Communications Associate Freelance Copy Editor Kelly McCoy

3 The High Holy Days at Temple Emanu-El Important Notes for all Members JUNE MAILING All members should receive their dues statements and High Holy Days seating information by mid-june. If you have any questions, please contact the Membership Office at or INVITATION TO RESERVE SEATS Seating is available in both the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary and the Leon Lowenstein Sanctuary. Temple members wishing to reserve seats should contact the Membership Office to determine the best option for your family. Seating rates are available at NO ADMITTANCE WITHOUT TICKETS Tickets will be required for all services without exception. If you should lose your tickets in advance of a service, please contact our Membership Office, and we will issue replacements. Membership staff will be on-site during High Holy Days services to assist members who have misplaced tickets, or are without tickets and would like to request seating. TICKET MAILING Tickets for Family Worship and Shir Chadash services will be sent automatically to all member families with children under the age of 18. All tickets will be mailed by August 24, CHILDCARE FOR MORNING SERVICES For members with children between 2 and 5 years of age, we will be offering child care for the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur morning services. This program will be complimentary, but space is limited. Members must register no later than August 27. If you register and your needs should change, please notify the Membership Office so we may reach out to those on the waiting list. RSVP to or childcare@emanuelnyc.org. GUEST TICKETS Tickets are available for out-of-town visitors who will be joining you for the High Holy Days. Due to the timing of the High Holy Days this year, we will be instituting a deadline to request guest tickets. To make your request, please contact the Membership Office at or membership@emanuelnyc.org no later than Wednesday, September 5 for Rosh Hashanah services or Friday, September 14 for Yom Kippur services. There is a $150 processing fee per guest, per holiday. As always, we will accommodate your guests with the best seats available as close to you as possible. OUR THANKS We are grateful to our members, as your participation in our congregation enriches our community and affirms the legacy of our faith and heritage. Thank you. If you have questions regarding membership at Temple Emanu-El or the upcoming High Holy Days (5779), please contact the Membership Office at or membership@emanuelnyc.org. 3

4 ROSH HASHANAH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 5:30 PM EVE OF ROSH HASHANAH SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. Reserved Seating. 8:00 PM SHIR CHADASH SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. For adults; children welcome. Contemporary liturgy, participatory music. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 9:00 AM PRE-READERS SERVICE Greenwald Hall. For toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners and their parents. 10:00 AM ROSH HASHANAH MORNING SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/Lowenstein Sanctuary. Reserved seating, both locations. 12:30 PM DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ISSUES FACING ISRAEL Beth-El Chapel. Special guest: Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel in New York. 12:30 PM TEEN WORSHIP SERVICE Lowenstein Sanctuary. For teens; teen friends and parents welcome. 2:30 PM FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. For elementary and pre-teen children, their families and their guests. 4:15 PM TASHLICH The Pond in Central Park. A symbolic ritual in which we cast away our sins, acknowledging the importance and complexity of repentance. All are welcome. We will gather in the 66th Street lobby and proceed to The Pond. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 5:30 PM SHIR CHADASH SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. For adults; children welcome. Contemporary liturgy, participatory music. 8:00 PM KOL NIDREI/EVE OF YOM KIPPUR SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/Lowenstein Sanctuary. Reserved seating, both locations. 4 TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL SERVICES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

5 YOM KIPPUR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 9:00 AM PRE-READERS SERVICE Greenwald Hall. For toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners and their parents. 9:45 AM YOM KIPPUR MORNING SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary/Lowenstein Sanctuary. Reserved seating, both locations. 12:30 PM TEEN WORSHIP SERVICE Lowenstein Sanctuary. For teens; teen friends and parents welcome. 12:30 PM YOM KIPPUR STUDY SESSIONS Goldsmith Religious School Building. 2:00 PM FAMILY WORSHIP SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. For elementary and pre-teen children, their families and their guests. 2:15 PM AVODAH SERVICE Lowenstein Sanctuary. Open seating, tickets not required. 3:30 PM YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON, MEMORIAL, N ILAH SERVICE Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. Reserved seating. Additional questions about the High Holy Days For additional High Holy Days questions, including seating reciprocity (for Temple Emanu-El members in good standing who will be out of town during the High Holy Days and wish to attend services at another Union for Reform Judaism congregation), Roll of Remembrance or serving as an usher, please contact the Membership Office at or pdavis@emanuelnyc.org. All High Holy Days services occurring in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary will be live streamed at emanuelnyc.org/broadcast. Returning tickets for Erev Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Afternoon services To best serve all who are planning to attend our combined services, taking place in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur afternoon, we ask that you let us know your plans.* If your seats are in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary, please confirm your attendance for these services and your seats will be honored; if you do not plan to attend either of those services, we ask that you let us know so those seats can be reassigned. If your seats are in the Lowenstein Sanctuary, please confirm whether you plan to attend these services so tickets can be issued to you in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary. Please contact our membership office at or membership@emanuelnyc.org if you have any questions. *An updated response form will be included in your membership renewal materials. 5

6 Torah at a Glance The following are weekly readings for July and August Read synopses of the Torah portions at org/torahataglance. View our clergy preaching schedule at www. emanuelnyc.org/preaching. Pinchas (Read Saturday, July 7) Numbers 25:10 30:1 Matot/Mas-ei (Read Saturday, July 14) Numbers 30:2-36:13 D varim (Read Saturday, July 21) Deuteronomy 1:1 3:22 Va-et chanan (Read Saturday, July 28) Deuteronomy 3:23 7:11 Eikev (Read Saturday, August 4) Deuteronomy 7:12 11:25 R eih (Read Saturday, August 11) Deuteronomy 11:26 16:17 Shof tim (Read Saturday, August 18) Deuteronomy 16:18 21:9 Ki Teitzei (Read Saturday, August 25) Deuteronomy 21:10 25:19 WEEKLY TORAH STUDY The last scheduled session of our Torah study group for the program year was Saturday, May 19. Many thanks to Rabbis Sarah Reines, Sara Sapadin and Andy Dubin for guiding us in discussion this year! Torah study will resume regularly on Saturday, September 8. All are welcome to attend. 6 LIFE-CYCLE EVENTS Bimah flowers at worship services have been donated by the following congregants: July 20-21, 2018 In memory of Marjorie Frankenthaler Iseman (July 23, May 10, 2003) from her son Frederick J. Iseman and her daughter Ellen M. Iseman In loving remembrance of the wedding of Vivian and Arthur Schulte August 3-4, 2018 In loving memory of Hattie and John Greenburgh Mrs. Sandy Pessin in loving memory of her father, Leon L. Ploss Susan and David Rahm in loving memory of Susan s mother, Selma Wiener Berkman August 10-11, 2018 Robert and Richard Menschel Families in loving memory of Bettie W. Goldsmith and Benjamin and Helen G. Menschel August 17-18, 2018 Michael and Lida Exstein in loving memory of Lorraine Greenberg, Blanche Exstein, Yetta Greenberg and Miriam Kobacker August 31 - September 1, 2018 Patricia, Elizabeth, John and Jack in loving memory of Barry Michael Berkule

7 THE TEMPLE EMANU-EL STREICKER CENTER CHILDREN IN A SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT TOWN OF KIRYAT GAT JUNE 27 JULY 25 THE ULTRA-ORTHODOX OF BNEI BRAK JULY 29 AUGUST 26 THE STORIED DRUZE VILLAGE OF YANUCH-JAT AUGUST 29 SEPTEMBER 26 THE DISABLED RECEIVING CUTTING-EDGE CARE IN HAIFA SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 24 MOROCCAN JEWS OUTSIDE HAIFA OCTOBER 28 NOVEMBER 21 The Bernard Museum of Judaica at Temple Emanu-El has partnered with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) for this exhibition, partially underwritten by Elizabeth and William Kahane. MUSEUM HOURS: SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY 10:00 AM TO 4:30 PM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Our vibrant and caring Religious School community is a fun way for children and their families to learn, celebrate and worship together. At our school, which meets one day a week, Jewish learning is always meaningful, relevant and empowering. Please contact Associate Director of Lifelong Learning Rachel Brumberg at or rbrumberg@emanuelnyc.org with questions. Registration forms are available at or through the school office. The first sessions of school for Pre-Kindergarten to Seventh Grade are as follows: Sunday, September 16 Monday, September 17 In a photographic tour celebrating Israel s 70th birthday, explore the multitude of communities and worlds that dwell side by side within Israel s meager 8,000 square miles, just the size of New Jersey. Once a month for seven months, our exhibition rotates through the diversity that is Israel, from the ultramodern to the ancient, the religious to the secular and the new generation to the survivors of Jewish triumph and tragedy. This exhibition started in April AND PERHAPS A FREE TRIP! Pick up your Passport to Israel while you visit and receive a new stamp every month as the photographic themes change. Those who were able to attend all seven rotations will be entered to win a free trip to Israel, including a round-trip flight from NYC and a five-night stay in Tel-Aviv. For registration information about our teen programs, contact Emma Kate Lindsay, coordinator of Youth Learning and Engagement, at or elindsay@emanuelnyc.org. Please note that you must be a member of Congregation Emanu-El to enroll your child in the Religious School. 7

8 TEEN REFLECTIONS: MIA ZANG As I go through the final stretch of my senior year of high school, I spend many hours a day thinking about the future and what I will spend the rest of my life doing. So much so that sometimes I have to remind myself to look back at all my life has already consisted of; and in doing so, I find that many of my best memories are connected to Temple Emanu-El. 8 From singing The Tree of Life on the bimah with the rest of the Junior Choir to standing on the same bimah, this time chanting my Torah portion as I became a Bat Mitzvah, there was never a point in my childhood in which I was not involved in some way at Emanu-El. Even as young as six years old, I looked forward to the family services. Of course, a large part of my excitement was probably thanks to the delicious cookies I knew would follow at the reception. But I was almost equally excited by the sermons following the reading of the Torah. I would listen intently as the Rabbi regaled us with funny and interesting stories. Little did I realize the moral lessons these tales held, but today, though I may not remember the characters names or their adventures, I do remember the lessons these stories taught and apply them in my own life each day as I strive to be a better Jew and overall a better person. My involvement with Temple Emanu- El has extended far past the stained glass-enclosed boundaries of the main sanctuary. Atlanta, Georgia in 2015 was my first teen trip with Emanu-El. My favorite part of this trip was planting a garden for a nearby community, although at the time, I may have thought otherwise as cold water and soil seeped into my socks. With the help of some garden-savvy locals, we planted rows upon rows of seeds that would grow into fresh produce for the community members, and learned about the food deserts that plagued so many of these Atlanta neighborhoods. This made me appreciate the delicious fried chicken and peach cobbler we feasted on so much more. I brought this appreciation back with me to New York, a city where it is sometimes hard to remember that for many, access to nutritious, fresh food is incredibly limited, as we take the abundant and diverse quantities of food at our disposal for granted. The following year, my temple involvement took me all the way to Prague in the Czech Republic. I fell in love with everything, from the beautiful buildings and cobblestone-lined streets to the friendly people and the cream-filled pastries. However, what resonated with me the most was our trip to Terezin, a concentration camp located right outside the city. We were greeted by the chilling words arbeit macht frei, work sets you free. It was at this moment that I was hit with the true reality of the Holocaust. Serving as a model camp for inspectors, Terezin deceived many, both outsiders and more notable Jews, by looking like a completely livable city. The reality was that once one entered through those gates, the next time they stepped out would be en route to a gas chamber. As we walked through the grounds and stood in prison cells, I gained a much clearer perspective of the indescribable hardships that took over the lives of so many Jews, including some of my own ancestors, in the time of the Holocaust. I am beyond fortunate to have been exposed to so much throughout my childhood through my involvement with Temple Emanu-El. These experiences opened my mind to truly understand what it means to be Jewish, as well as what I personally can do to contribute to the Jewish community. I have continued to stay involved both through the Benefit Committee in past years and currently through A-TEEM. No matter the magnitude of involvement, I know that all the work I have already done through Temple Emanu-El has made a difference; a difference that will continue to grow as I remain a part of this community in the future.

9 TEEN TRIPS REGISTRATION Emanu-El teens had a blast on our teen trips in Registration is now open for next year s trips! Eighth Grade Trip: New Orleans January 17-21, 2019 Eighth graders from Temple Emanu- El, Temple Israel and Temple Shaaray Tefila will travel together to help rebuild the city of New Orleans and explore the delicious food and unique culture of the city! Ninth Grade Civil Rights Trip February 28 - March 3, 2019 Ninth graders from Temple Emanu- El, Temple Israel and Temple Shaaray Tefila will travel together to cities in Alabama and Georgia to learn about this crucial period in American history and the impact of the Jewish community. High School Trip: Washington D.C. Winter, 2019 Passionate about social justice and making a change in the world? Join teens from all around the country as we travel to Capitol Hill to meet with our representatives and senators to lobby them on issues we care about. Throughout the weekend we will learn about everything from gun reform to LGBTQ civil rights to international relations and will have a chance to have our voices heard! Registration is now open at www. emanuelnyc.org/teentrips. BE A LEADER IN MAKING CHANGE! Volunteer at the organization of your choice, deepening your relationship to those in need. Tzedek League Eighth Grade Discover other ways to pursue justice for your chosen cause! Fundraising Volunteering Advocacy Meet twice a month: 1 sunday summit 1 volunteer session Questions? Contact Emma Kate Lindsay, Coordinator of Youth Learning & Engagement: elindsay@emanuelnyc.org or (212)

10 VOLUNTEERING & COMMUNITY TIKKUN OLAM MITZVOT 2018 The Tikkun Olam Committee identifies ways in which we, as a synagogue, can lend a helping hand through social action projects intended to make life better for others in the community. For more information, visit emanuelnyc.org/tikkunolam. Annual Coat Drive September 24-December 14 Toy Drive for Children s Hospital at Montefiore November 19-December 14 Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Wednesday, November 21 Volunteers prepare and serve dinner to seniors, women and children from NYC homeless and domestic violence shelters. Annual Mitzvah Day Sunday, December 9 All volunteers are welcome as we come together to help those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Please note that this year, Mitzvah Day will take place in December, on the last day of Hanukkah. This is a time of renewal, when we may rededicate ourselves to helping others. VOLUNTEERING EVENTS Ronald McDonald House Tuesdays: June 19, July 17 and August 21 5:00 PM 405 East 73rd Street Once a month, volunteers from Temple Emanu-El prepare and serve dinner for families that are staying at the Ronald McDonald House of New York, a home away from home for families of seriously ill children undergoing treatment. This activity is suitable only for adults over 18 who are in good health. All volunteers will receive a call back from the Women s Auxiliary to confirm their volunteer dates. (Please, no walk-ins!) To volunteer, call , ext. 235 or send an to womaux@emanuelnyc.org. Summer Angels The Sunday Lunch Program needs temple members who can be called on short notice to help during July and August. Call to have your name added to the list. Thank you! TEMPLE EMANU-EL FAMILY TRIP TO ISRAEL December 23, January 1, Celebrate Israel s 70th birthday with our family... and yours! Ten incredible days: Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Dead Sea, Masada... Plenty of activities for all ages! The ideal place to become a bar or bat mitzvah in a worship service led by Rabbi Davidson. Join Rabbi Davidson, Saul Kaiserman and our families for an unforgettable, life-changing vacation. For more information, or to register, visit

11 Community, Compassion, Commitment More Powerful Together Thanks to the generosity of our congregants, Temple Emanu-El raised over $1 million last year to support charitable, humanitarian and educational efforts around the city, our nation, and the world. The Philanthropic Committee, chaired by John Sorkin, includes lay leaders and clergy who together allocate the funds raised. To instill these values in our children, five years ago the Committee began allocating funds to a Teen Philanthropic Council made up of students in our Religious School and advised by members of our Department of Lifelong Learning. The teens engage in a year-long process to identify potential recipients and allocate these funds to one or more organizations. This year, inspired by their example, the Young Member s Committee, made up of members in their 20s and 30s, created a Young Members Giving Circle, seeded with support from the Philanthropic Fund and increased by commitments from the members themselves. Unlike most congregations, Temple Emanu-El s Yom Kippur Appeal is focused entirely on the Philanthropic Appeal, rather than the Annual Fund which supports the programs and budget of the Temple. We are proud of our philanthropic tradition and the many good causes it supports, and especially proud to see this tradition continued. Teen Philanthropic Committee: Why Brooklyn Boatworks? Teen Philanthropic Committee members Maxine Jamison and Zoe Mikhelzon share their grantee news with the Religious School. Funded by Temple Emanu-El s Philanthropic Fund, the Teen Philanthropic Committee is a unique opportunity to help New York City. Meeting monthly, our 8th through 12th grade committee members come together to participate in the grant-making process. Every year, the committee is tasked with selecting an issue affecting New Yorkers, create a mission statement, research organizations, and design a grant application to be used by nonprofits who are seeking funds. They participate in site visits to assess what the organizations are doing and decide who may be best served by the grant. For the year, the Teen Philanthropic Committee selected education as their issue and, after an extensive search, chose Brooklyn Boatworks as their grantee. In addition to learning more about educational opportunities for children, we also learned about what it means to come to consensus. We all came to the table with different opinions on what our focus should be this year. We agreed on moving forward with educational opportunities for children by listening to each other, a bit of creativity, and compromise. Teen Philanthropy Committee Brooklyn Boatworks provides projectbased STEM learning to 150 disadvantaged students across the city through a boat-building process. As they work together to build an Optimist pram (a small sailboat), they read blueprints, study math, conservation and water ecosystems, and build leadership skills. Brooklyn Boatworks will receive a check for $10,000, and the Teen Philanthropic Committee is excited to follow the organization and their development in the coming year. Young Members Giving Circle The Young Members Giving Circle partnered with Slingshot, an organization that specializes in strategy development for next-generation Jewish funding, offering links to many organizations in need of funding. Working with Slingshot, The Circle members decided their motivational values included helping others in need, supporting innovation, and building community, and made two grants to the organizations described below, with a third smaller grant to support one of the Temple s outreach programs. The Philanthropic Fund is one of Temple Emanu-El s jewels. I ve been fortunate to learn about the rigorous process the Fund undertakes as a committee member and I wanted to introduce it to the Younger Membership through its own Giving Circle. We exceeded our first year expectations around gross donations and participation. By making it so anyone can be a part of the Circle, by partnering with an organization that takes a venture approach to giving and by leveraging Temple Emanu-El s incredible history of philanthropy and oversight, we were able to drive deeper engagement with our young members while having impact in diverse communities. Daniel Jeydel, Co-Chair, Young Member s Committee and member of the Giving Circle continued on the next page... 11

12 Clergy Joshua M. Davidson, Senior Rabbi Amy B. Ehrlich, Rabbi Mo Glazman, Senior Cantor Andrue Kahn, Assistant Rabbi Sara Sapadin, Adjunct Rabbi Dr. Ronald B. Sobel, Senior Rabbi Emeritus Dr. David M. Posner, Senior Rabbi Emeritus Lori A. Corrsin, Cantor Emerita Alexandra Kurland, Cantorial Intern Officers Harris Diamond, President Andrew F. Moses, Vice President Gregg M. Rechler, Vice President Brian L. Pessin, Treasurer Dena Kleiman, Secretary Staff TEMPLE EMANU-EL Clergy, Officers and Staff Administration and Planning Cara L. Glickman, Vice President, Administration and Planning Mark H. Heutlinger, Administrator Evan Brown, Director, Communications Jessica Ingram, Director, Member Services Rodney Rodgers, Director, Information Technology Rachel Sackman, Director, Special Events and Operations Anton Shkreli, Director, Facilities YOUNG MEMBERS continued... The Circle will provide funds for the following groups: Shalom Task Force Shalom Task Force provides services to Orthodox Jewish domestic violence survivors, including an anonymous hotline and legal services, as well as prevention education programs for young women, young men, and couples. Matan Matan trains current and future Jewish communal leaders and educators to change the Jewish community s approach to educating Jewish children with disabilities. For more information, contact eymc@emanuelnyc.org. TEMPLE EMANU-EL NURSERY SCHOOL Finance Steven Jones, Vice President, Finance Development and Philanthropy Marilyn F. Kohn, Vice President, Development Robyn W. Cimbol, Senior Director, Development and Philanthropy Wendy Glick, Assistant Director, Development 12 Lifelong Learning/Religious School Saul Kaiserman, Director, Lifelong Learning Rachel Brumberg, Associate Director, Lifelong Learning Jackie Schreiber, Director, Faculty and Family Engagement Emma Kate Lindsay, Coordinator, Youth Learning and Engagement Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center Dr. Gady Levy, Executive Director Erika Resnick, Program Director Merrill Alpert, Education Coordinator Hadass Attia, Creative Director Warren Klein, Curator, Herbert & Eileen Bernard Museum of Judaica Marjorie Shuster, Librarian, Ivan M. Stettenheim Library Nursery School Ellen Davis, Director, Nursery School Funerals Charles S. Salomon, Funeral Director Applications for the school year may be downloaded from the temple website in PDF format: As required by the Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York (ISAAGNY) rules, we will not review any applications until after Labor Day. QUESTIONS? Call

13 Welcome to our Partner in Caring: Yael Kornfeld, LMSW We are pleased to welcome Yael Kornfeld, LMSW, DOROT s Senior Synagogue Social Worker to Temple Emanu-El. DOROT is the recipient of a generous grant from the UJA Federation of New York Partners in Caring program, which provides funding for social work services offered in synagogues throughout the New York City area. Yael works directly with large congregations to support seniors and their caregivers (adult children) through meetings in their homes at the Temple, on-site at DOROT or through phone calls. Starting in the Fall, temple members will be able to schedule meetings with Yael through her on-site hours at Temple Emanu-El (hours and location to be determined). DOROT has many other offerings which are available to Temple members through this partnership. For a complete listing of DOROT s programs and services, visit the website at org. Please feel free to be in touch with Yael directly at or ykornfeld@dorotusa.org. DOROT CEMETERY VISITS July 11 & July 25 Please register by Friday, June 22, 2018 Visit the gravesite of a loved one. DOROT provides car service and volunteer escorts to cemeteries in Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester and New Jersey. This meaningful and comprehensive service will be available on the mornings of Wednesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 25. For more information, please contact our DOROT Liaison, Yael Kornfeld at or ykornfeld@dorotusa.org. A brief visit by a DOROT social worker is required to participate. Parent/child programs led by child psychologist Dr. Juliet Cooper and Rabbi Amy Ehrlich offer weekly guided discussions for parents while children grow through art and music and stories. TO REGISTER GO TO EMANUELNYC.ORG/PARENTING Baby Bop is a 45-minute program for families to experience music and movement, Jewish holidays and simple prayers, a bit of Hebrew and free play. Early childhood specialist and musician Hadar Orshalimy expertly leads this intimate parent/child group with her enchanting voice and engaging style. Baby Bop is geared for children who are 6 months old up to 30 months old. Classes meet Tuesdays from 11 AM to 11:45 AM beginning September 24, New this year! The registration fee is $25 per class. Register for the entire season or individual sessions as your schedule allows. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note: This is NOT a drop-off program. When registering multiple children (for example, twins or triplets), please plan for each child to be accompanied by an adult. Register online or contact us at or parenting@emanuelnyc.org. New Parents For children 3 to 11 months old September 17 - December 10 Mondays 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM Toddler Group For children 12 to 19 months old September 17 - December 10 Mondays 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM Optional: Wednesdays 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM The Twos Group For children 20 to 28 months old September 26 - December 14 Meets twice weekly: Wednesdays and Fridays 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM 13

14 Save the Date Annual Shabbat Dinner for Members of the Heritage Society Friday, October 26, 2018 Bequests and other forms of testamentary gifts have long played an important role throughout our congregation s history. If you have already provided for a bequest to the temple or are seriously considering doing so, please contact Robyn Cimbol at or rcimbol@emanuelnyc.org so that we may invite you to The Heritage Society dinner. Emanu-El Summer in the Hamptons Please stay tuned for information about our Summer Event in The Hamptons! If you would like to hear more, reach out to wglick@emanuelnyc.org. The Cemeteries of Congregation Emanu-El SALEM FIELDS and BETH-EL A limited number of above-ground crypts are available in our community mausoleum. For information, please call Mark Heutlinger at the Temple Office, Charles S. Salomon THE UNIVERSAL FUNERAL CHAPEL 1076 Madison Avenue Our service is available in the temple, home or our chapel. SERVICES WEEKLY SERVICES Note: During the months of July and August, services will be held in the Beth-El Chapel. Friday Evening Fifth Avenue Sanctuary Organ recital at 5:45 PM Service begins at 6:00 PM Saturday Morning Fifth Avenue Sanctuary Organ recital at 10:15 AM Service begins at 10:30 AM DAILY SUNSET SERVICES Sunday-Thursday at 5:30 PM Marvin and Elisabeth Cassell Community House One East 65th Street FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED A hearing loop is installed in the Fifth Avenue Sanctuary and the Beth-El Chapel; switch aid to T-coil. Headsets and neck loops are available. WATCH SERVICES ONLINE All Sabbath and most holiday services are broadcast online on the following channels:

15 MADELEINE ALBRIGHT FORMER UNITED STATES SECRETARY OF STATE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 8:00 PM DICK CHENEY FORMER VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Portrait by Timothy Greenfield-Sanders CONVERSATIONS THE TEMPLE EMANU-EL I do solemnly STREICKER swear that I will CENTER faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States MODERATED BY DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN EMANUELSTREICKERNYC.ORG PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON 42ND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 AT 8:00 PM PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH 43RD PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 15

16 CONGREGATION EMANU-EL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK One East 65th Street New York, NY J U S T I C E, J U S T I C E Y O U S H A L L P U R S U E ף ו ד ר ת ק ד צ ק ד צ THE TEMPLE EMANU-EL STREICKER CENTER COURT 4TH ANNUAL TRIAL CASE # 5779 THE PEOPLE VS. NOAH CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY PROSECUTION ALAN DERSHOWITZ HARVARD PROFESSOR OF LAW, EMERITUS DEFENSE JOE LIEBERMAN FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR HONORABLE U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE RONNIE ABRAMS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 AT 10:30AM EMANUELSTREICKERNYC.ORG