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1 FAIR LAWN JEWISH CENTER CONG. BNAI ISRAEL N E W S & V I E W S ח ד ש ו ת ו ה ש ק פ ו ת - תמוז תשע"ח JUNE 2018 סיון 7 DAYS FOR ISRAEL S 70 TH We celebrated Israel s seventieth birthday with seven days of Israeli-connected events. VOLUME LXVIX NO. 10 SIVAN - TAMUZ 5778 USPS Day1 was our Scholar in Residence Shabbat, with Sivan Aloni of the Israeli Consulate discussing Israel today -- her problems and her successes - and with Dr. Michael Reimer outlining Israel s attempts at peace with her neighbors. Day 2 had our Religious School children learning Israeli dances and enjoying Israeli food, while the evening brought wine tasting at the Kessels for the adults. On Day 3, at the Book of the Lunch, Rita Jacobs reviewed an Israeli novel, Three Floors Up. On Day 4 we met three Israeli soldiers - Sgt. Natan, originally from Canada, Sgt. Maayan, originally from Connecticut, and Shlomo, a Sabra, who told us about their service in the Israeli Defense Forces, and their appreciation for the Friends of the IDF. (For security reasons, Shlomo is not allowed to be photographed.) Day 5 was dedicated to understanding how Israelis cope with trauma, in a talk by Dr. David Senesh. On Day 6 we saw a movie moderated by Barry Judelman, about the lives of the settlers on the West Bank, accompanied by an Israeli lunch of falafel sandwiches with Israeli salad, served by Claudia Judelman. Our celebration of the miracle of Israel ended on Day 7 with Israeli dancing. Our grateful thanks to the Cecile Roth Memorial Fund for underwriting this inspiring and educational celebration week.

2 FAIR LAWN JEWISH CENTER CONGREGATION BNAI ISRAEL Norma Ave. Fair Lawn, NJ Howard & Joshua Education Center FROM THE EDITOR It s June, and this this our last issue for the year. I hope you have enjoyed reading it as much as I enjoy editing it for you. My grateful thanks to all our columnists, to those who share your news or views, and to Rosemary and Alice for their contributions each month. Rabbi Ronald Roth Rabbi Emeritus Simon Glustrom Cantor Cantor Emeritus Max Rubin Executive Director Claudia Judelman Religious School Principal Judy Gutin President Michael Baer Executive Vice President Craig Mont Vice President Evan Marcus COLUMN Treasurer Jeff Zerowin Secretary Evan Marcus Honorary Presidents *Nat Sprechman *Marge Bornstein *Julian Bornstein Irving Sklaver *Deceased Sisterhood President Lisa Urbanski MPC President Larry Bach Caterer Main Event Advertising Carol Peligal Editor Norma F. Pollack News & Views (USPS # ) is published ten times a year. $1.00 of annual membership dues is for yearly subscription to News & Views. The Fair Lawn Jewish Center - Cong. Bnai Israel, Norma Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ publishes News & Views. Periodicals postage paid at Fair Lawn, NJ. Postmaster: Send address changes to News & Views, Norma Avenue, Fair Lawn, NJ RELIGIOUS SERVICES DAILY Sunday Monday & Thursday Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday SHABBAT 9:00 AM & 7:45 PM 8:00 AM & 7:45 PM 8:00 AM* Have a great summer... See you in September. Norma F. Pollack PAGE Adult Education 11 Bat Mitzvah 17 Book of the Lunch 10 Calendar 23 Candle lighting 2 Deaths 2 Donations 18 Executive Director 6 Family Matters 13 Men s Progress Club 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS COLUMN PAGE MONTHS -TAMUZ & AV 14 NOSH & KNOWLEDGE 5 Presidential Pondering 4 Rabbinic Reflections 3 Relay for Life 11 Religious Affairs Comm. 7 Religious School 17 7 Days for Israel s 70th 1 Sisterhood 9 Social Action Committee 10 Synagogue Skills Institute 7 Tisha b Av schedule 12 Tisha b av 15 LOOKING AHEAD IN JUNE 3 Israel Parade 4 Book of the Lunch - The Betrayers 5 Nosh & Knowledge 10 Gala Luncheon honoring Rabbi Roth 12 Café Europa 12 Nosh & Knowledge 14 Flag Day 17 Fathers Day 19 Nosh & Knowledge 20 Board of Directors Meeting 21 First Day of Summer 23 Senior Shabbat 26 Nosh & Knowledge Friday evening 6:30 PM Shabbat morning 9:30 AM Shabbat Mincha After Morning Service & Kiddush There is no Maariv service נחמ ו, נחמ ו עמי We note with sorrow the passing of June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29 2 * At Temple Beth Sholom CANDLELIGHTING 8:03 PM 8:07 PM 8:11 PM 8:12 PM 8:13 PM Geraldine Rochman Sonia Susman Cole Shuster William Ayes, father of Jeffrey Ayes Raul Green, father of Rita Berk, mother of Michael Berk Adrienne Butvinik, sister of Alan Butvinik May the Lord console and sustain you, together with all the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.

3 RABBINIC REFLECTIONS... Rabbi Ron Roth Israel at 70 As I write these words, our congregation is about to embark on our 7 Days for 7 Decades, a wonderful series of programs celebrating the 70 th anniversary of Israel s independence. I have often said that I, unlike our ancestors, did not have to wait and pray for years hoping for our people s return to the Holy Land. I was born five months after Israel became a nation state! My Hebrew name is Yisrael, Israel. I still don t know if my parents named me for a deceased relative (I have not found anyone in my family tree named Israel or with a similar name) or out of Zionist fervor. I prefer the latter explanation, although I cannot prove it. I think of the significance of my name, for I was able to walk on the land of Israel, the first member of my family to do so in over 2,000 years. I took a photo, some years ago, on a promenade overlooking the Old City of Jerusalem. It was recently displayed at the JCC in Tenafly. It was in the middle of the day, and there were clouds in parts of the sky. However, it was as if a painter had chosen to depict the areas outside the Old City in somber shades, while the stones of the walls and the buildings of the Old City were shining with bright tones. The sunlight illustrated the phrase Yerushalayim Shel Zahav Jerusalem of Gold. I recall speaking to the group I was traveling with. It included five rabbis and five conservative Christian ministers. I was overwhelmed by the scene, and said something like the following: Over two thousand years ago my family was exiled from this land and prayed for its restoration as a Jewish State. Here I am. I have returned, and here I stand looking at and being inspired by this city. The reality of the state of Israel means that I am not just living in one place or in one time. I am part of something much larger than myself. I am connected to a people and to a land. I know that being Jewish is not just about rituals and theology. It is about the expansion of who I am, and creates a sense of belonging to so many others. On one of my trips to Israel I met the young Ethiopian Jew who was twinned with my daughter Deena when she became bat mitzvah. There we were, talking in Hebrew in Lod, as members of the same family of Jews, despite our different family histories. The reality of the state of Israel means that dreams can become reality. Who would have thought, seventy years ago, that Israel would flourish and become a world leader in technology, medicine, modern farming techniques, preserving water resources, and much more. How was it possible that the Hebrew language would flourish? After the Holocaust and the threats from so many countries, many could doubt that Israel would prevail. Israeli culture has enriched the world s Jewish community with the flourishing of Jewish studies departments on campuses, with prayers sung to Israeli tunes, and let us not forget that Jewish cuisine is not just lox and bagels, but hummus and falafel. Israel now inspires and strengthens Jewish identity for young Jews all over the world with programs such as Birthright. I understand that the promise of Israel has not yet been totally fulfilled, and there are many challenges to be addressed, such as the continuing tensions with other countries, finding a path to peace with the Palestinians, as well as internal issues such as religious pluralism in Israel. I pray those matters will be solved, and whether or not I agree with the current leadership of Israel, I know that my love of Israel, like my love of America, does not rise or fall based on the political affiliation of the leader of the country. The reality of the State of Israel means that hope can overcome despair. That lesson inspires me as we celebrate her 70 th birthday. 3

4 PRESIDENTIAL PONDERING Michael Baer Timeless Jewish Wisdom for the Facebook Generation Six practical ways to build inner peace. The quality of our relationships has been in steady decline. 632 Facebook friends, but not one true friend to call in the middle of the night does not a friendship make. Anxiety has become the new depression. College kids fill the mental health clinics on campus. The former Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, wrote in the Harvard Business Review that patients came to see him partly because they were lonely, and partly because loneliness made them sick. The most common pathology I saw was not heart disease or diabetes; it was loneliness. Teens spend more time alone with their phones, and are less likely to go out and socialize. The more hours spent on one s screen the more reported unhappiness. It feels as if everyone is out having a party but me. I ve watched parents and children side by side not exchanging one word. Both compensate for their poor connection by mindlessly looking through their phones. This is the time of the year that we begin to read Ethics of the Fathers. All around us the earth is stirring as nature surprisingly comes to life again. The force of renewal is alive, and this same energy exists within us. Here are six thoughts from the teachings of Ethics of the Fathers that will help us build inner peace. 1. Receive Everyone With A Cheerful Face (Ethics 1:15) We forget how much it means to give a smile, a happy greeting. We ve become so used to texting or navigating life face down, the art of faceto-face connection has been lost. How many people really look at each other while speaking? A huge part of connecting is making eye contact, noticing the impact your words make, lifting someone s spirit with your voice, or even the way you say hello. It takes just a moment to have the people around you feel cherished. It s not really difficult. Receive everyone look up and notice people. With a cheerful face and make it a habit to smile at others. Be a source of joy to the world. 2. Acquire a Friend for Yourself (Ethics 1:6) We are not advised to collect friends like souvenirs, but rather to wisely acquire one precious friend. Whether it be socially or the connection between husband and wife, a good friend enhances our lives. Friends are loyal. Friends share joy and sorrow so that life is sweeter. Friends don t gossip about one another. Friends give good words and encouragement. Friends listen. Friends don t look down at each other. Friendship requires time and presence. It is one of the best investments you will ever make. 3. Do Not Anger Easily (Ethics 2:15) We lose ourselves when we are angry. We say things we don t mean, and cause pain. We do things out of anger that afterwards we cannot believe. Someone who is easily enraged loses his peace. He ends up spending time alone because others do not want to be with him. It is not easy to control one s temper. How can we combat being quick to anger? Pay attention to the trigger moments that set you off. Recognize the feeling that comes just before you are about to erupt. If you need to take a breath to collect yourself or excuse yourself, do it. Harness your rage. Think well before you speak from emotion. Be mindful of your tone. You will feel your inner strength grow. 4

5 4. Distance Yourself From a Bad Neighbor (Ethics 1:7) Our friends and companions influence us, positively and negatively. No matter how strong we believe ourselves to be, we are impacted by the people we spend time with. Their choices of language, vices, conversation, and how they treat others makes a difference in our lives. Coming close to a person who makes poor moral choices is like breathing in spiritual pollution. It is toxic. Think about whom you associate with. 5. Do Not Judge Your Fellow Until You Have Reached His Place (Ethics 2:5) How easy is it to cast judgment on another. Look at all the spiteful comments that fill social media, and the snarky remarks making fun of people. We don t realize how quick we are to speak arrogantly against another. Our sages teach us that until we stand in someone s place we are clueless. Reaching his place means that we have complete understanding of his childhood, his nature, his family, and his struggles. Can anyone ever possess such a window into the life of another? Of course not. Then how can we possibly cast judgment? 6. Who is Rich? One Who Is Happy with His Lot (Ethics 4:1) Watching other people s lives strips us of our joy. Comparing people s vacations, homes, families and sushi platters is a meaningless way of losing sight of one s blessings. FOMO and anxiety have become the plague of our generation. Emotions of jealousy eat at serenity. There are superstars who live mega big lives, but lose themselves to addictions, loneliness and lack of self-worth. Somehow they are never happy. Be content with what you have. Be grateful. Cherish the people in your life. Make the most of each day. Live with purpose. Wealth is really the appreciation of one s blessings. We are fortunate to have this sage advice to help us live better, to be stronger. SPRING CLEANING? DOWNSIZING? The FLJC would like to spruce up our Youth Lounge with items that would encourage our teens and youngsters (of all ages) to spend their leisure time here at the Center. We are looking for items in good condition: Pool Table, Ping Pong Table, Foosball Table Air Hockey Table, Pinball Machine Magnetic Darts Leather/Leather-like Couches or Chairs Call the Center at NOSH & KNOWLEDGE Tuesdays, 11:30 AM 12:30 PM Youth Lounge on the lower level June 5, June 12, June 19, June 26 We are studying the Book of Deuteronomy and discuss many of the thought-provoking issues that arise from a close reading of the Biblical text. All texts are read in English, and each class is independent of the others. All are welcome. Fresh bagels, tea and coffee served. Dear Friends, There are not sufficient words to express our heartfelt thanks for the love, compassion, sympathy and support you extended to us during the time of our loss of our beloved and cherished Ellie. We thank you for your calls, visits, cards, food and donations to the FLJC or Crohn s & Colitis Foundation. We will establish a fund at the FLJC/CBI to honor Ellie s memory. We deeply appreciate and thank each of you for your kindness and generosity. We especially appreciate the support from Rabbi Roth, Fran Kessler, Jeff & Roni Zerowin, Ilene Laufer, Myra Rosenblatt and Nina Gold. Jerry, Steven & Annie, David & Jeanette, Josh & Alice, Miriam and grandchildren 5

6 A FEW WORDS FROM YOUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Claudia Judelman A Fortress Against the Superficial I came upon an intriguing book, The Hourglass Solution by Jeff Johnson and Paula Forman. While it s aimed at exploring options for baby boomers, the truths it offers pertain to us all: "I m convinced that we really used to believe that we were only a few purchases away from happiness. Or that another couple of zeroes on our bank balance would make all the difference. And if this purchase didn t make us light up, well, the next one was surely the missing piece in our happiness puzzle. In other words, for so many of us, happiness was inextricably linked to prosperity. I suspect that these beliefs are held by Gen X and Millennials also, not just boomers. The flurry to buy, with Amazon responsible for about 4 percent of the U.S.'s total retail sales, mirrors the frenzy of Black Friday after Thanksgiving, in what has become an American ritual, evidence that many of our fellow citizens think that happiness is only a few purchases away. Many of us here at FLJC admit to not being religious. I suggest that it s maybe not the case. If you believe that there s a higher truth than new shoes and cars, you are religious in the truest sense. The synagogue s function is to be a fortress against such superficiality. We aspire to provide a place, rooted in Jewish tradition, where people feel welcome, supported and enriched. We strive to foster connections to our past, to our future, and to the divine, in an intimate, accepting community. The ethos that the synagogue represents is a commitment to goodness; in Jewish terms, tikkun olam, the repair of the world. So, the next time you re in conversation with a friend who says, I don t need to belong to a synagogue I feel Jewish, please remind them that feelings don t perpetuate themselves. Given the tension between trying to buy our way to happiness and working towards right behavior ( righteousness, although the word seems too holy and scary), we need an anchor that helps us resist the pull of the tawdrier aspects of the larger society we all live in. Our best anchor is the synagogue. Later this week we will honor Rabbi Ronald Roth, our spiritual leader here at the FLJC/CBI for over 12 years. I look forward to seeing you at the Gala in his honor, and pay tribute to not only his years here, but for a career spanning four decades. B shalom, Have you been enjoying our wonderful Shabbat Kiddush lately? We can t continue without your help. Help keep this great culinary experience. Become a Kiddush sponsor. Honor someone special, or celebrate your next simcha by making a donation to our Kiddush fund. Join our Kiddush Committee. Claudia Let s continue to meet for Kiddush after services on Shabbat. 6

7 RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE David Kossoy In the beginning of Parshat B haalotcha, G-d calls on Moses to sanctify the Levites to serve Him, and the people of Israel, in the Tabernacle. This was the beginning of the ancient practice of the Cohanim and Levi im serving in the Temple, where they performed not only the sacrificial rites but many other important rituals. While all of the people of Israel were commanded to bring sacrifices at certain times, and under specific circumstances, the actual Temple service was performed by the priestly tribes. Things continued this way until the destruction of the Second Temple around 70 CE. After the destruction of the Second Temple, Jews had to find a new means of providing service to G-d. Eventually, the Temple would be replaced by the synagogue, and the sacrificial rites were replaced with prayer and study. As the Temple service became a thing of the past, so too, in many ways, did the special place of the priestly tribes in the Jewish community. While tradition still grants certain honors to the descendants of the Cohanim and Levi im, in most ways all Jews today are equally eligible to serve in our modern rituals. In fact, not only are all of us equally eligible to serve, all of us are equally obligated to serve. Our congregation is a family, and the synagogue our communal home. In our own houses, everybody must serve in the home in order for the household to function properly, whether that s me washing dishes, my wife buying groceries, or the dog howling at everybody who comes to the door (we re still trying to train the children to earn their keep). In the synagogue, it is the same. Everybody has a way that they can serve in the shul. For some of us, that s leading services or reading Torah. For others, it s service on a committee or volunteering at an event. Each Saturday during the Torah service we include in our prayers a blessing for those who serve the community, be it those who come to pray, or who provide funds for heat and light, and wine for Kiddush and Havdalah, or hospitality to guests or charity to the needy. In any family, and certainly in any shul, there is always a need to be filled. If you want to help, but don t know how or what is needed, ask. If you are interested in being more involved in the prayer services, but don t feel confident in your skills, there are people who are happy to help you learn. Every member s service to the congregation not only helps to fill a specific need, but also serves to strengthen the sense of community that brought us all to shul in the first place. When we lost the Temple, we lost one of our oldest and most important ways of bringing ourselves closer to G-d. When we built the synagogue we created almost endless ways for everybody in the community to serve, and, through their service, to contribute to a greater Jewish experience for themselves and the entire community. SYNAGOGUE SKILLS LEARNING INSTITUTE Have you ever wanted to learn to read Torah? Have you ever wanted to learn to read Hebrew? In order to enrich your experience here at the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B nai Israel, there s a new learning opportunity. Instruction is now available for the following: 1. Torah reading 2. Haftorah chanting 3. How to daven various services, such as Mincha and Ma ariv 4. Learning the brachot 5. Developing skills to follow Shabbat services more easily Once you ve acquired a skill, you ll be encouraged to share it during services, but only if you want to. There is a corps of mentors ready and willing to begin instruction! This program is absolutely free to our members. To register, ELLEN- WER@HOTMAIL.COM and indicate what skills you re interested in learning! 7

8 MEN S PROGRESS CLUB... Larry Bach Looking Back Yad Shel Chai Club studied with Rabbi Roth on current topics and how they relate to being Jewish. Our Yad Shel Chai Students (13-18) are studying for upcoming Torah readings. Students who reach 18 readings earn a personalized Yad from the MPC. If you know a teen who would like to participate, contact 7 for 70 Celebrating Israel, Wine Tasting What a wonderful event. We drank, we ate, we kibitzed,and then we drank some more. Thank you to Royal Wine Imports for the wine and knowledge. Thank you to The Cecile Roth Memorial Fund for its funding. Thank you to Howard Kessel for his dedication and hard work to bring this all together. Spring Poker Tournament A great time was had by all. Thank you to Neil Garfinkle for organizing this event once again. We look forward to seeing everyone in the Fall. Upcoming Events Men s Progress Club Installation and Memorial Scholarship Awards will take place during and after Friday Evening Services, starting at 6:30pm on June 22. An oneg will be included. All are welcome to attend. Hear about our fine young adults achievements and contributions to our community as they graduate from High School and look to the future with some support from the Men s Progress Club. We look forward to seeing you at all of the MPC events. If there is more you would like to see from the Men s Progress Club, please reach out to me. Warm regards, bachlarry333@gmail.com Larry Bach, MPC President 8

9 SISTERHOOD Lisa Urbanski I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend, and is looking forward to a fun and relaxing summer. Sisterhood has had an amazing year of programming, and I look forward to planning events for the upcoming year with my inspiring and dedicated Board. In May, Sisterhood had a nice turnout at our final book review of the year And After the Fire. Leslie Frucht led the discussion about the story, which spans centuries and continents to reveal the secret history of a long-lost musical masterpiece. We also held our final Rosh Chodesh Yoga of the year in honor of Shavuot. We also enjoyed participating in the 7 Days for Israel s 7 Decades celebration by hosting an evening of Israeli dancing and music with dance instructor Maya Rosansher. Lastly, in May, we were invited to attend the 100 th anniversary of Women s League for Conservative Judaism s conference, where The Fair Lawn Jewish Center Sisterhood was recognized for 60 years of affiliation with WLCJ. We were also honored to be there to support our very own Leslie Frucht, who was installed as incoming Administrative Secretary. programs and events you would like to see in the future, so please share your ideas with us by contacting me with suggestions at lrurbanski@ hotmail.com. We continue to offer volunteering opportunities with Family Promise on the first Sunday of the month. Families are not permitted to stay at the facility without volunteers, so please consider signing up for this rewarding and worthwhile cause. Thank you Nina Gold for all your efforts maintaining coverage for our shifts. For more information please contact Nina Gold at Rnron4@optoline.net. In closing, I want to extend a most heartfelt THANK YOU to my tireless Board for all you do and continue to do. I also want to thank all our Sisterhood members for your participation at our events this past year. Your support is what sustains us and continues to keep us the strong community we are so happy and proud to be. Lisa Urbanski On Friday evening, June 22 nd at 6:30PM, the Sisterhood and Men s Progress Club Boards will be installed for the upcoming year during Shabbat services. Sisterhood and the MPC will present graduating seniors with scholarships following the Oneg after services. This summer we look forward to our 10 th Annual Game Night and Play for the Cause Event, which will be held in Ellie Weiner s memory, on Thursday, July 26 th at 7PM. Cover charge is $18, and all proceeds will be donated to a charity chosen by on Ellie s behalf. Please RSVP to lrurbanski@hotmail.com by July 19 th. Refreshments will be served. Sisterhood dues and donations support the programming we offer, and we want to hear what Leslie Frucht is installed as Administrative Secretary of Women s League, as the FLJC is honored for 60 years of association with Women s League. 9

10 SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE Nina Gold Ron Finally summer is here, and it s a chance to reflect on all that we have done over the past year. We ve done more than 15 projects, which involved many congregants help! Thank you all!! Most recently, on May 11 we brought a Mother s Day meal to the Center for Hope and Safety to help victims of domestic violence. Thank you everyone who donated, and to Ann Golick for organizing. Coming up on June 9-10 is Relay for Life, a great opportunity to raise awareness and support for those battling cancer. FLJC-CBI will have our own team, so please come out and join! Please contact Gail Rottenstrich (Gailfr2@verizon.net) for more information. BOOK OF THE LUNCH Please mark your calendar for the last of our Book of the Lunch Spring Series: June 4 - Ilene Wolosin reviews and discusses The Betrayers by David Bezmozgis. The Betrayers opens in Crimea, where Boruch Kotler - Soviet dissident, Israeli minister, international personage - has absconded with Leora Rosenberg, his young mistress, after the affair is exposed in Israel. Somewhat surprisingly at this vulnerable moment, Kotler has decided to revisit the nation that sent him to the gulag. (from The New York Times) To make a reservation please call the Center office, or send an to rpaulhesk@ optimum.net. As always, our event begins with lunch at noon; cost per discussion is $15 for Center members, $18 for non-members We will continue to volunteer with the homeless at Family Promise this summer, and we need your help! Please contact me if you are able to donate just two hours on a Sunday!! Towards the end of the summer we will again be collecting school supplies, and then food, for the High Holiday Food Drive. Rosh Hashanah starts early this year, September 9! As always, if anyone who has just come home from the hospital would like a Shabbat meal or a visit, please contact the Rabbi or the office, and they will let us know. Social Action Committee at the Center for Hope and Safety, where they served a meal to victims of domestic violence. We will take this opportunity to review the projects that we did this year, and decide which ones to continue, and which to change. So anyone who would like to join our committee and help with this process, plus bring new ideas and energy, we d love to have you!! Our next meeting is June 11. Feel free to contact me for more information! Rnron4@optonline.net. Enjoy the warm weather and extra free time for many, but remember those less fortunate too, and sign up to help with the next project! :) Sincerely, 10 Nina Gold Ron At the Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies graduation (L-R) our Religious School Principal Judy Gutin, Rabbi Ronald Roth, graduates Kayla Seigel-Laddy, Adam Alper, Jonathan Marcus, and our President Michael Baer.

11 RELAY FOR LIFE ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE Charles Cohen Cancer has touched all of us in some way. And we want to stop this disease in its tracks. One of the most important ways that the American Cancer Society raises money is by asking local communities to host Relay for Life events. Fair Lawn s event will take place from 6:00 PM on June 9 to 6:00 AM on June 10. We ll spend the next few weeks fundraising for the American Cancer Society. Then, on the day of the event, we ll honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate survivors, and support the caregivers who so selflessly help others. Although the Relay event officially kicks off before Shabbat ends, our team members do not need to be present at the start of the event to be part of the event. Members can be present (or not) at any time during the event. The most important way you can help is by joining the team and making a commitment to raise any amount off money, no matter how small. The money raised through Relay for Life events helps realize the American Cancer Society s mission to save lives, celebrate life, and lead the fight for a world without cancer. Donations are used to fund life-saving cancer research, patient support services, prevention and education information, and detection and treatment programs. Together, we ll be a part of making a difference in this important fight. The challenge we face in Jewish Adult Education is in developing interesting programming, and in getting congregants and others to engage in the learning process. But the rewards, in gaining new knowledge and enhanced insight about Judaism, are well worth the extra effort expended. Our Adult Education Committee is seeking the involvement and input of newer Center members to help us continue to offer great new ideas for Adult Education programming. Please contact charlessara@optonline.net if you are able to serve on our Committee. We are currently studying the Parshat addressing the census of the Israelites b Midbar (in the wilderness). Every Israelite over 20 years of age of the 12 Tribes was counted. The number of men counted was 603,550. Our sages say there are 603,550 letters in the entire Torah. If any letters are missing, it renders the Torah non-kosher, and unfit to be used until it is repaired. The lesson is that, in Jewish life, every person counts. Likewise, we count on every Jew to help us in our efforts to educate and carry on our mission of teaching and learning more about our history, culture and traditions. Happy learning. Charlie Cohen Gail Friedberg Rottenstrich gailfr2@verizon.net 11

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13 DID YOU KNOW? Claudia Judelman was a founding member of Kibbutz Ketura, located in the Arava region of Israel. Despite being in the yr old age category, Ketura was the very first kibbutz founded by Americans. Members of Young Judaea, a Jewish Youth group under the auspices of Hadassah, it was founded in Claudia was in charge of the meat kitchen, and worked from 4 am 12, then went out to the fields to help pick the tomato crop. They had only 40 members at the time, so everyone had multiple jobs. Ketura is now home to over 167 member families and 500 volunteers, and home to the Arava Institute. Alice Feinberg is the daughter of a Rabbi and she has a Cookie-of-the-Month business. She loves to solve jigsaw and crossword puzzles, has come in third place in a mah jongg tournament and loves to read! Rosemary Cerracchio returned to college at age 40 to complete her education. She graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in English and has several poems published in different anthologies. She attended the National Poetry Convention in Reno, NV, for submission of a poem which was selected among thousands for publication. She plays the piano; sings in the church choir and loves to paint, read, and do crossword puzzles. Marge Zarcone is learning how to play the guitar and loves to draw. Cantor Max & Lena Rubin mourn the loss of Cole Shuster, a dear friend of many years, and express their condolences to his family. REFUAH SH LEMAH FAMILY MATTERS All good wishes for good health to Sam Cassell. MAZEL TOV Mazel Tov and all good wishes to Rabbi Ron & Rhonda Roth in their new home. Rabbi Roth will be honored on June 10 for his years of service to our congregation. Mazel Tov to Rona & Steve Montag on the marriage of their daughter, Danielle, to Dan Gorban. Mazel Tov to Linda Rothschild on the marriage of her son, Jeremy, to Jenny Paul. Mazel Tov to Shirley Shultz on the birth of a great-grandson. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED Our sympathy to Lou Mansdorf, Lisa Pollack and Ida on the untimely passing of Lou s father, Philip Mansdorf. Our condolences to Saul Rochman and family on the passing of Saul s wife, Geraldine (Geri) Rochman. Our sympathy to Jeffrey & Linda Ayes and family on the loss of Jeff s father, William Ayes, and to Carol Peligal on the loss of her m chutin. Our condolences to the family of Sonia Susman, who passed away in April. Our sympathy to and family on the loss of Donna s father, Raul Green. Our condolences to Michael & Sharon Berk and family on the loss of Michael s mother, Rita Berk. We regret to inform you of the passing of our long-time former member, Cole Shuster, and extend our sympathy to his wife and family. Our condolences to Alan & Tsiona Butvinik on the loss of Alan s sister, Adrienne Butvinik. Have a super summer! 13

14 TAMUZ AV Tamuz is the post-exilic name of the fourth month. Its sign of the Zodiac is Cancer. Tamuz has 29 days, Rosh Chodesh consisting of two days. Tamuz begins this year on June 14, and will end on July 12. On 3 Tamuz Joshua caused the sun and moon to stand still until Israel had avenged herself against the Amorites. 14 Tamuz recalls a Pharisaic victory over the Sadducees. 17 Tamuz commemorates the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE, and by Titus in 70 CE. 17 Tamuz begins the three-week mourning period over the destruction of Jerusalem, culminating in Tisha b Av. According to the Mishna, four other calamities also happened on this date. The Tablets of the Law were broken by Moses when he descended and saw the people worshiping the golden calf. During the Romans siege of the First Temple the daily sacrificial offering could not take place since sheep could not be obtained. The heathen Apostomos burned the Torah in the Sanctuary. And an idol was erected in the Sanctuary. SAVE THE DATE SUNDAY, JUNE 10 END-OF-YEAR GALA HONORING RABBI RONALD ROTH Av is the Babylonian name for the month known in the Torah simply as the fifth month. Av has 30 days, beginning this year on July 13 and ending on August 11. Rosh Chodesh is one day. Its sign of the Zodiac is Leo. 1 Av commemorates the death of Aaron. 9 Av, Tisha b Av, following three weeks of reduced joy, and nine days of semi-mourning, is the strictest of the four fasts commemorating the destruction of the Temple by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE, and by Titus in 70 CE. Some people refer to the month as Av through Tisha b Av, and thereafter call it Menachem-Av, since it is traditionally believed that the Messiah will be born on Tisha b Av. 15 Av is a day of minor festivity. On this day no one who had experienced the Exodus from Egypt died. It was the day on which the tribe of Benjamin was permitted to intermarry with the other tribes of Israel after the scandal of Give ah. It was the day when Hoshea ben Elah removed the blockades Jeroboam had placed to prevent Israel from going up to Jerusalem for the festivals. It was the day when cutting wood for the Temple altar was completed for the year. And it was the day when permission was granted by the Romans to bury the slain of Betar in the Bar Kochba Rebellion. 14

15 TISHA B AV Tisha B'Av - תשעה באב - the Ninth of Av - is a fast day commemorating the destruction of both the First Temple, built by King Solomon and destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BCE, and the Second Temple, built by Ezra and Nechemia, and destroyed by Titus in 70 CE -- about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Tradition holds that other calamities also befell the Jewish people on this date. After the Exodus from Egypt, on this day it was decreed that the Children of Israel should not enter the Promised Land. The sin of ten of the twelve scouts sent by Moses who spoke disparagingly about the Promised Land is remembered on this date. Betar, the last stronghold of the Bar Kochba Rebellion, was captured in 135 CE, and more than 100,000 Jews were killed. One year later the Roman emperor, Hadrian, established a heathen temple on the site of the Temple, and rebuilt Jerusalem as a pagan city he called Aelia Capitolina, which the Jews were forbidden to enter. During the Crusades, massacres of entire communities took place. The First Crusade was declared by Pope Urban II on July 20, 1095 (9 Av 4855), killing 10,000 Jews in its first month, and destroying Jewish communities in France and the Rhineland. The Jews were expelled from England on July 25, 1290 (9 Av 5050) The Jews were expelled from Spain on August 11, 1492 (9 Av 5252) On the eve of Tisha B'Av 5702 (July 23, 1942) the mass deportation began of Jews from the Warsaw Ghetto en route to Treblinka and the devastation of the Holocaust. The Shabbat preceding Tisha b Av is known as Shabbat Chazon. Tisha B'Av falls on July 22 this year. The three weeks leading up to Tisha B'Av are known as The Three Weeks, while the days leading up to Tisha B'Av are known as The Nine Days. On Tisha b Av a full fast is observed, beginning the evening before, and lasting until sunset. Bathing is forbidden except for washing the hands and face, makeup is not applied, marital relations are forbidden, and leather shoes are not worn. Torah study is forbidden on Tisha b'av, as it is considered a spiritually-enjoyable activity. Only the study of distressing texts such as the Book of Lamentations, the Book of Job, portions of Jeremiah, and chapters of the Talmud that discuss the laws of mourning may be studied. Tallis and t fillin are not worn in the morning, but are donned for Mincha. The lights in the synagogue are dimmed, and in some synagogues the Ark is draped in black. Congregants sit on the floor or on low benches, and the prayers are recited in melancholy tune. In the evening Lamentations (Eicha) is read, followed by special dirges (Kinot). Kinot are again recited in the morning. When the ninth of Av falls on Shabbat the observance is deferred to Sunday, the tenth of Av. When Tisha B'Av begins on Saturday night, the Havdalah ritual at the end of Shabbat is truncated (using a candle but no spices), without a blessing over wine. After Tisha B'Av ends on Sunday evening, another Havdalah ceremony is performed with wine (without candle or spice). The Shabbat following Tisha b Av is Shabbat Nachamu, the first of seven Sabbaths of Consolation. Accordingly, the day has been called the "saddest day in Jewish history." 15

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17 MAZEL TOV TO OUR BAT MITZVAH THE HOWARD & JOSHUA HERMAN EDUCATION CENTER 5778 BROOKE TRATNER May 28, Sivan 5778 As Brooke became a bat mitzvah on Memorial Day she shared her simcha with her parents, Jessica and David, and with her brother, Mark. Her interests and hobbies include dance, drama, theater, Broadway, the New York City Ballet, and reading. Her goal is undecided, but she aims to be the best person she can be. She wants to thank her parents, family, friends, Rabbi, Cantor, and all her teachers for helping her through this journey. SISTERHOOD JEWISH FAMILY VALUES SCHOLARSHIP High School graduating seniors are invited to apply for the FLJC/CBI Sisterhood Jewish Family Values Scholarship Applicant must meet the following requirements: Family must be a current member in good standing of the FLJC/CBI Mother or grandmother must have been a member of the Sisterhood of the FLJC/CBI for two years prior to date of application Applicant agrees to attend the Sisterhood Installation on Friday evening, June 22, 2018 during which the scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships will only be awarded to winners who are present. If you do not remember if you have paid your Sisterhood dues for the past two years, please me back. Any other questions, please call Andrea Pass at call GRADUATION Mazel Tov to our 2018 Graduates! Our Zayin class will graduate on Tuesday evening, June 5 th. In celebration of their accomplishments, the students are preparing a power point presentation illuminating their past experiences in Hebrew school. They will speak of their hopes for the future, as well as the impact their Jewish studies have had on their lives as they move forward. Thanks to Morah Deb Lesnoy, our students gained knowledge to empower them as young Jewish adults in the community. We hope that our students will take these lifelong lessons to heart as they continue their Jewish Journey. We are proud of their accomplishments! מזל טוב Aaron Bach, Joshua Bach, Kevin Bach, Lexy Finkel, Aviva Harmon, Bari Klein, Sienna Lipke, Adam Schkolnick, Brooke Tratner REGISTRATION We encourage all our families to complete their registration forms so that we can finalize our programs and plans for the coming year. A modest registration fee is due with the forms. You will be billed over nine months, beginning in August. As my time as Principal comes to a close, I thank you for the privilege, this past eight years, of helping shape the Jewish experiences that we have celebrated together. I have been deeply touched by the trust you have put in me to provide a well-rounded Jewish education for your children. Have an enjoyable summer vacation. With Blessings of Peace, Judy Gutin Principal 17

18 THE GENEROUS HEART WILL BE ENRICHED GENERAL FUND Irving Beer In memory of your sister Marion & Rene Herrmann Irving Beer sister, Annette Robin & Ken Spokony Edward & Barbara Greenberg In memory of your father Betty & Bob Nussman Veronique & Raphael Kleinmann Mazel tov on the Bat Mitzvah of your daughter, Leonora Rose Lieberman & Family David Kroll Thank you for all you have done for the MPC Men s Progress Club Raul Esther & Stuart Rubinstein Saul Rochman & Family wife, Geraldine Ruth Fridberg Ritchard & Stacey Rosen In honor of the birth of your new grandson Rona & Steven Montag & Family Marcia & Barry Rosenthal In memory of your mother Marlaine & Edward Gruber Scott Stoler In memory of your mother, Bernice Pauline & Craig Mont Bena & Steven Weil In honor of the engagement of your son, Eric, to Rina Cohen Jody & David Small SZIJE & IRWIN GERSTEN FUND Raul Loren Rosenthal Barbara & Martin Spector Mazel tov on Cory s marriage Loren Rosenthal In memory of the loss of Ellie Eudice Gersten Loren Rosenthal CLARE GREEN FUND Nursery School Raul Marlaine & Edward Gruber Raul Green Scott, Andrea, Eric and Hayley Pass Raul Bena & Steve Weil FINDLING/ROSNER ZMIGROD SOCIETY Religious School Holocaust Museum Trips Edward & Barbara Greenberg In memory of your father Zvia & Stu Herrmann In memory of your father Stuart & Zvia Herrmann Michelle Rosenberg mother, Iris Zvia & Stu Herrmann HOWARD HERMAN FUND Religious School Scholarships Jeff Ayes & Family In memory of your father Arline Herman Beverly & Irving Beer sister, Annette Arline Herman Michael Berk Condolences on the loss of your mother Ann & Brian Frisch Harriet Eckstein & Family husband, father, grandfather and friend, Harold Arline Herman Ed Greenberg Our sincere sympathy on the passing of your dad Ann & Brian Frisch Jon Peters & Family wife and mother Arline Herman Anne Gunar & Martin Kenwood In honor of your grandson, Justin s Bar Mitzvah. Congratulations and best wishes Arline Herman Gerry & Howard Kessel Thank you for the beautiful Torah Fund brunch Arline Herman Raul Arline Herman & Family wife, mother and grandmother, Ellie Arline Herman Sheila Wides In honor of your granddaughter s Bat Mitzvah Arline Herman Jeff Ayes & Family father, William Ayes Fran Kessler Raul Fran Kessler In memory of your father Fran & Sig Westerman The Weiner Family In memory of our Ellie Fran Kessler KIDDUSH FUND Marilyn Zril Please get well soon. Ilene & Saul Musikant, Howard, Celia, Max and Eliana ROBERT LAZEROWITZ FUND Youth Activities The Ayes Family William Debbie Kleinman Jeff Ayes William Ayes Dorothy & Jeff Kroll 18

19 Jeff Ayes & Family father, William Ayes Rochelle & Steven Baltin Jeff Ayes & Family In memory of your father Muriel Barker Jeff Ayes & Family In memory of your father Fran Friedman Jeff Ayes & Family In memory of your father Sharon & Alan Friess Jeff Ayes & Family In memory of your father Sherry & Alan Hans Jeff Ayes & Family In memory of William Ayes, beloved father and grandfather The Karetnick Family Jeff Ayes & Family William Ayes Sylvia Krauss and Elaine Krauss Jeff Ayes & Family father Loren Rosenthal Jeff Ayes & Family Our deepest condolence on the loss of your father, William Bena & Steve Weil Linda & Jeff Ayes William Zvia & Stuart Herrmann Linda & Jeff Ayes William Esther & Stuart Rubinstein Ed Greenberg & Family Sincere condolences on the passing of your father and grandfather Sylvia and Elaine Krauss Carol Lazerowitz Peligal In memory of your husband, Joe Debbie Kleinman & Family In memory of your father and grandfather, Raul Green Linda & Jeff Ayes father, Raul Green The Karetnick family Raul Carol Lazerowitz Peligal, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and teacher The Karetnick family Carol Lazerowitz Peligal Esther Oster & Family wife, mother, grandmother Linda & Jeff Ayes RABBI S TZEDAKAH FUND In honor of Rabbi Roth Beatrice Goldstein RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Beverly & Irving Beer In memory of your sister, Annette Irving Beer & Family On the passing of your beloved sister and wife Sonia & Irving Sklaver Esther Oster In honor of your special birthday for a special friend Sonia & Irving Sklaver Bena & Steve Weil Mazel tov on the engagement of your son, Eric, to Rina Cohen Rose Lieberman & Family Bena & Steve Weil Mazel tov on the engagement of your son, Eric, to Rina Cohen Shifra & Michael Ansonoff & Family wife, Ellie, mother of David, Joshua and Steven, and beloved grandmother Millie Weiss CECILE ROTH MEMORIAL FUND Irving Beer In memory of your sister, Annette Litroff Michael Edelman father, Raul Green Michael Edelman Raul Green Ellen & Bert Wertheim Scott Stoler mother, Bernice Michael Edelman & Family wife and mother, Ellie Michael Edelman and Lorraine Haneyko THALER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Camp Ramah Scholarships Norma & Irving Pollack ELEANOR WEINER FUND Jeff Ayes & Family Deepest condolences on the loss of your father, William David Kroll Thank you for all you have done for the MPC Men s Progress Club Loren Rosenthal son, Seth Carol Hirsh Steven Schwimmer Best wishes for a speedy recovery wife, Ellie Muriel Barker Our sincere sympathy on the passing of Ellie Jeannie & Donald Barnett Rose & Gary Baskind In memory of Eleanor Weiner Pamela & David Break We loved Ellie and we love you. We will all miss her. May your memories be of comfort Claudia, Rosemary, Gilda, Alice and Marge 19

20 Condolences on the loss of Ellie; she is a loss to all of us Paul Dancz In loving memory of Ellie Betsy Eidelsberg In memory of the loss of your beloved Ellie Ann & Brian Frisch In memory of the loss of your beloved wife, Ellie Harriet Goldberg Beatrice Goldstein Arie Greenbaum Eva Greenbaum In memory of our cousin, who was loved by all. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend Carol Herz Carol Hirsh wife, Ellie Zvia & Stu Herrmann On the loss of your dear Ellie Delores Kronemer In memory of Eleanor Weiner Victoria & Thomas Lang 20 On the loss of your beloved Ellie Rose Lieberman & Family Deepest condolences on the loss of Ellie Suzanne & Arthur Mahler My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your dear Ellie Phyllis Mirchin & Family wife, mother and grandmother Rona & Steven Montag & Family The Men s Progress Club Our deepest condolences on the loss of Ellie Ilene & Saul Musikant Weiner Jason Okin & Nola Sher wife, Ellie Randi & Dan Paul-Heskins With heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Ellie Judi & Jerry Pitkowsky Condolences on the loss of Ellie Rhoda & William Pollack Loretta & Edward Rosenblatt Our condolences on the loss of Ellie Esther & Stuart Rubinstein Weiner Linda & Robert Schlegel wife, Ellie Beth Singer & Thomas Wright Weiner Jane & Mark Spindel wife, Ellie Robin & Ken Spokony Ellie Freida & Bob Wallstein Condolences on the loss of your beloved wife, Ellie Pearl & Sol Weinberg Weiner Elaine & Joseph Weisfeld David Wertheim & Carrie Brunken Ellen & Bert Wertheim Jeremy & Samantha Wertheim Condolences on the loss of Ellie Fran & Sig Westerman Paula Yarkoni In memory of the loss of your wife, Ellie Berta & Isaac York Weiner Grace Zechnowitz & Family Shelly & Steve Baltin & Family Weiner Rosalie & Lawrence Bergman & Family Barbara & Carl Cohen & Family My deepest sympathy and condolences Ruth Fridberg & Family Lora & Stanley Geftic & Family Mollie & Herbert Goodman & Family Steven Goodman & Family Marlaine & Edward Gruber & Family Condolences on the loss of your beloved wife and mother Marion & Rene Herrmann & Family Natalie & Marvin Klein & Family Ann & Herb Lefkowitz & Family

21 & Family We have no words; our deepest sympathy to the whole Weiner family Irene & Larry Mandel & Family In memory of Eleanor Weiner Linda & Chuck Oremland & Family. She was a vibrant and classy person. Sorry for your loss Arlene Sheinman & Family In memory of Eleanor Weiner Anne Singer & Family In memory of our dear friend, Ellie Weiner Barbara & Phil Steinberg & Family wife and mother, Ellie Peggy Wesley & Family Marianne Zwanger The Weiner Family wife and mother, Ellie Beatrice Goldstein The Weiner Family wife and mother, Ellie Sylvia and Elaine Krauss The Weiner Family Weiner Adele Sirota JUNE & DAVID SALZMAN FUND David Salzman June Salzman wife, Ellie Susan & Sy Baumstein YAHRZEIT FUND Charles Abrams Judy Marcus Hyman Allen Elaine Lederer Andrea Berk Sharon & Michael Berk Lauren Berk Sharon & Michael Berk Michelle Berk Sharon & Michael Berk Gertrude Berger Loren Rosenthal Jules Berman June Berliner George Birnbaum Florence Birnbaum Ida Blackman Alan Clarin Florence Borer Gary Borer Frances Laura Burkhoff Susan Atlas Pearl Canaan Harvey Canaan Joseph Cooper Shirley Shultz Hyman Crausman Judith Shain-Alvaro David Diner Marvin, Leslie and Jeffrey Diner Sophie Diner Marvin, Leslie and Jeffrey Diner Pauline Edelstein Lisa Urdang Gerald Eisenberg Betty Eisenberg Josef Errmann Stuart Herrmann Maurice Emant Phillips Family Sarah Emant Phillips Family Jacob A. Feinblum Norma & Irving Pollack Deborah Nadine Fletcher Irving Fletcher Rebecca Fletcher Irving Fletcher Fannie Friedman Sydelle Singer Paulette Friedman Debra Friedman Sol Gabin Sara Egerman Clare Green Morton Haber Yetta Farber Harry Halperin Doris Reiman William Kaiser Joan K. Lasus Samuel Kaplan Marcella Kaplan Aiden Katz Sharon & Michael Berk Mildred Kleiner Isadore Piekarsky Heinz Pasternak Rose Pasternak Gerald Honigstock Debbie Honigstock Herman Katz Miriam Parkinson Mildred Kessler Geri Rochman Norman Koch Lisa Koch Mollie Lederer Elaine Lederer May Tarant Levine Herbert Tarant Jack Lipschitz Geri & Neal Lipschitz Raizel Luckman Cynthia F. Levy Lillian Markowitz Phyllis Markowitz Rose Marks Ida Marks Sam Marks Ira Marks Lillian Modell Harold Nussbaum Mac Modell Harold Nussbaum Benjamin Mordkowitz Ira Mordkowitz Bernard A. Neufeld Lorraine Neufeld-Glixon Isadore Piekarsky Myrna Piekarsky Jack Pollack Irving & Norma Pollack Marvin Resnick Sydelle Singer Mark Rosenthal Ira Mordkowitz Marilyn S. Rost Murray Rost Pauline Rubin Arline Herman Samuel Rubinoff Craig H. Rubinoff Erwin Russ Ruth & Harold Kirschenbaum 21

22 Hanna Russ Ruth & Harold Kirschenbaum Anna Saltz-Kaplan Marcella Kaplan Sassoon Sharbanee Mabel Sharbanee Israel Sharfstein Gregory Sharfstein David Shefkowitz Gwendolyn Goldenberg Shirley Shultz Morris Shultz John Sirota Howard Sirota Jacob Sklar Sydelle Singer Solomon Sklaver Irving Sklaver Ann Steinberg Barbara & Phil Steinberg Ben Steinberg Barbara & Phil Steinberg Emilie Strauss Alfred Strauss Leo Susman Miriam Parkinson Mae Trebach Pearl Weinberg Andrew Vardos Frank Vardos Sidney Wallstein Freida Wallstein David Weinman Roslyn Weinman Irving Weissman Beatrice Goldstein David Zelman Toby Zelman Jack Bella Harriet Goldberg YIZKOR FUND Abraham Larry Charish Roz & Larry Goodman Minnie Charish Roz & Larry Goodman Marilyn Cohen Harriet Goldberg Jerry Goldberg Harriet Goldberg Charles Herbert Goodman Roz & Larry Goodman Ida Goodman Roz & Larry Goodman Celia Goudsmit Barbara & Phil Steinberg Nemo Goudsmit Barbara & Phil Steinberg Adele Hirsh Carol M. Hirsh Charles Hirsh Carol M. Hirsh Harry Hirsh Carol M. Hirsh Alex Kirschenbaum Ruth & Harold Kirschenbaum Hilda Kirschenbaum Ruth & Harold Kirschenbaum Isak Lublinski Nancy Lublinski Lenny Lublinski Nancy Lublinski Lilly Lublinski Nancy Lublinski Roman Rossin Ninel Berger Ida Weinberg Sol Weinberg Ralph Weinberg Sol Weinberg Rose Weinberg Sol Weinberg Samuel Weinberg Sol Weinberg May their memories be for a blessing 22

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