Serving Long Island and World Jewry

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Serving Long Island and World Jewry"

Christal Hicks
5 years ago
Views:

Serving Long Island and World Jewry VOLUME 261 ISSUE 191 MARCH 2017 5777 WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES Friday, March 3, 2017 - Dinner 6:30 PM SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Rabbi s

1 Serving Long Island and World Jewry VOLUME 261 ISSUE 191 MARCH WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES Friday, March 3, Dinner 6:30 PM SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Rabbi s Column 2-3 President s Column 4 Cantor s Column 6 Religious School 7 Funds 9 Calendar 10 TEMPLE OFFICE HOURS & PHONE NUMBERS Monday-Thursday 9 am- 5 pm Friday 9 am 3 pm Rabbi (emergency only) Cantor Temple Office Temple Fax Religious School Dr. Jay H. Rosenbaum...Rabbi Dr. Galina Makaveyev...Cantor Kenneth Shapiro. President Saturday, March 4 Torah Study & 9:30 AM TERUMAH Torah Portion: Exodus 25:1-27:19 Haftarah: I Kings 5:26-6:13 Friday, March 10 8:00 PM Saturday, March 11 Torah Study & 9:30 AM TETZAVEH Torah Portion: Exodus 27:20-30:10 Haftarah: I Samuel 15:2-34 Friday, March 17 The Oneg Shabbat is being hosted by Tina & Eliot Millman in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter Hayden Millman. Saturday, March 18 Torah Study & 9:30 AM KI TISA Torah Portion: Exodus 30:11-34:35 Haftarah: Ezekiel 36:16-38 Friday, March 24 8:00 PM The Oneg Shabbat is being hosted by Sharon & David Nieber in honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Tyler Nieber, in Israel. Saturday, March 25 - Torah Study & 9:30 AM VAYAKHEL- PEKUDE Torah Portion: Exodus 35:1-40:38 Haftarah: Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 The Temple Israel Bulletin is published monthly at Temple Israel 140 Central Ave Lawrence, NY Friday, March th ANNUAL GREATER LONG ISLAND JEWISH COMMUNITY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATION

2 Page 2 Volume 260, Issue 190 A WORD TO THE WISE R ABBI J AY H. R O S E N B A U M PURIM MLK AMERICA Beware the Ides of March These famous and foreboding words resonate for the Jew in the month of March as we celebrate the holiday of Purim. For modern Jewry, this holiday has evolved into a joyous festival with noise makers, Purim Spiels, the exchange of gifts known as Shalach Manos, and that favorite of all pastries, Hamentashen. In fact, because of its carnival nature, the Talmud, the book of Jewish law, has designated Purim as the only holiday where one is to imbibe even to the extent of not being able to distinguish between Haman and Mordecai. But for the Jews of Persia, over 2600 years ago, Purim and the days preceding it were anything but a time for rejoicing. The word Purim means to cast lots, for lots were cast by Haman and the Royal Court of Ahasuerus to determine which day would be chosen to annihilate the Jews of the Persian Empire. It seems that Hitler was not the first with the idea to implement a FINAL SOLUTION. Through the profound courage of Queen Esther, a Jewish orphan raised by her uncle Mordecai, who, because of her great beauty, was elevated to the throne as Ahasuerus wife, the Jews were saved and Haman, together with his fellow plotters and murderous throng, was killed. Now, how was it possible for the fate of Persian Jewry to have shifted 180 degrees? The answer is two-fold. First, it took the right person to intercede on behalf of our people: the heroin of our story, Queen Esther, also known as Hadassah. Second, it reveals that the King, his Court and subjects were not true anti- Semites that they did not hate the Jews, but rather did not understand who and what they were. Therefore, why would they not believe the lies told about our people by Haman who was motivated by personal greed, jealousy and an insatiable lust for power. I believe that much of the anti-semitism that we have encountered throughout history is the result of people not knowing us, these misguided souls, out of their own ignorance, believe the lies told to them by their religious and political leaders about Jews and Judaism. We are, as the Torah described us 3300 years ago, Am L Vadad Yishkon A Nation that dwells alone. Our numbers are few even in the most historic and cosmopolitan centers of Europe. For example, there are 15,000 Jews in Rome, 10,000 Jews in Berlin, 900 Jews in Florence and we number a mere 450 of the entire population of Venice and the surrounding islands. And let us not forget, in our world with our population approaching 8 billion, we Jews number a mere 14.1 million or 0.22% of the world population. Yes, it is easy to hate someone you don t know. It is not so easy to hate someone you do know and have come to understand, respect, appreciate and perhaps even love. It pains me to say that this year, as we approach the holiday of Purim, we have seen an unprecedented increase of anti-semitism right here at home which includes harassment and threats to Jews in the media, the desecration of a Jewish cemetery where 170 headstones were overturned in the outskirts of St. Louis and threats against Jewish organizations include the Anti-Defamation League. To date there have been 68 bomb threats made to 53 different Jewish Community Centers in 26 States and one in Canada. It seems that since the elections this past November, the genie of anti-semitism, racism and xenophobia has been let out of the bottle with a new-found license to spread his poison across the land and underwhelming and meager efforts have been brought to bear to coral him and put him back in the bottle where he belongs. So, what are we to do as members of the most empowered, successful and numerous Jewish community in the Diaspora? First, we must learn from our past and take to heart the lesson of Jewish survival learned from Purim. While we, too, are fortunate in our day to have our own beautiful Queen Esther, in the palace we call the White House, each of us must do our own part to fight the surge of anti-semitism.

3 Page 3 Volume 260, Issue 190 This entails strengthening our Jewish Neshamas - souls, through education, prayer, celebration and imparting our age-old values to our children and grandchildren. Second, let us not allow those impudent few who hide in the shadows, make us feel afraid. Remember, we are Gods eternal people and the longest running success story in the history of western civilization. Third, let us find unity in our diversity as Americans and as Jews, strengthen our relationships with one another and build coalitions for the sake of our own survival and that of our nation. Let us take to heart that it was the Muslim community that came to the aid of the Jewish community of St. Louis when their cemetery was desecrated. And, let us also remember that it was the great coalition of African Americans and Jews that had a profound affect in combatting the scourge of racism in America. It is this coalition and our heroes in the Jewish community and the African-American community that we will celebrate and remember at our Greater Long Island Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration on Friday evening, March 31 st in partnership with the American Jewish Committee. In this way, we together as people of different faiths and backgrounds will work together to make America even greater. Furthermore, our celebration of Purim on Sunday morning, March 12 th, reminds us of our need to work together and support one another as a Jewish community, whether it is fighting anti-semitism in America or abroad or uplifting our brothers and sisters who sacrifice and toil to secure and sanctify the State of Israel. Finally, Purim also bids us reach out to one another by removing the masks that we hide behind that separate us from each other and from ourselves, for through the mask it shouts, be an open and honest individual of integrity. And so, my dear friends, during these Ides of March, as we prepare for Purim in the spirit of Queen Esther and Mordecai, as a congregation, we will make a difference promoting the cause of Jewish survival, combating the evil forces of Haman like anti-semitism that still plague our world as we rejoice with all of God s children as one. THURSDAY LUNCHEON AND DISCUSSION WITH THE RABBI Thursday, March 9th 12:00 PM Topic: A Stranger in our Midst Lunch provided Free of Charge for the Temple Please call to make your reservation. PLEASE JOIN WITH ME SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 12 TH AT 10:00 AM FOR OUR ANNUAL PURIM SERVICE, WHEN WE WILL READ THAT SAGA OF PURIM FROM THE SCROLL OF ESTHER, BE ENTERTAINED BY A WONDERFUL PURIM SPIEL, BOO HAMAN, CHEER MORDECAI AND NOSH ON HAMANTASHEN. SAVE THE DATE! The Fifteenth Annual Greater Long Island Jewish Community Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Commemoration Friday evening, March 31st

Page 4 V o l um e 2 6 0, I s s ue 1 9 0 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE KENNETH A. SHAPIRO Just when we thought winter was almost ending, the ground hog told us otherwise and he was right, 6 more weeks of winter.

4 Page 4 V o l um e 2 6 0, I s s ue PRESIDENT S MESSAGE KENNETH A. SHAPIRO Just when we thought winter was almost ending, the ground hog told us otherwise and he was right, 6 more weeks of winter. The good thing about the month of March is that it is a transition month and it shows strong signs of the beautiful spring to come. We have many interesting and enjoyable events to look forward to this month as we welcome spring. Friday evening, March 3rd, is Shabbat Across America Family Shabbat Dinner and service. Our 4th grade students will be presented with their own prayer books and will help conduct our service. Please join us for this special celebration and feel free bring your family, neighbors and friends. Reservations are needed for the dinner, so please call the Temple office to book your reservation. Wednesday evening, March 8th, is our very successful "Wine and Dine" evening at which time we will Wine and Dine Tuscan Style at the Blue Moon Restaurant. This is a social event at a different restaurant each month to enjoy an evening together with Temple friends and guests. I can tell you it has become a very popular event. Sunday morning, March 12th, we will celebrate our annual Purim followed by our famous Purim Carnival. This is a fun day for the whole family and our students look forward to this event every single year. Most come in costumes and prizes are awarded. Thursday evening, March 23rd is the rescheduled Ladies Paint Night. It was originally scheduled for the 9th of February, but the big snow storm cancelled that. We had a large number of our congregants and their friends attending. It seems to be very popular with our ladies, so please don't miss it. There is still time to reserve your spot. On Friday evening, March 31st we will celebrate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This has become a yearly event which we are proud of and invite the entire community to attend. Our students will read some of the words of Dr. King, our Choir will sing, and our Rabbi and guests will share inspiring words. The American Jewish Committee will be joining us for the celebration of Dr. King's life and legacy. Our Temple will sponsor a Gala oneg following services for all to enjoy. Please don't miss this. Please always think of your Temple and make whatever charitable donations you can to sustain your spiritual home. There are many worthwhile Temple Funds to choose from. Please call the office for information on the various funds. Thank you in advance for your generosity. Karen and I will be away during the first part of March on our yearly big trip. This year we are traveling to Thailand and Laos. We look forward to sharing our traveling experiences with you when we return in the middle of March. Kenneth A. Shapiro, President.

5 Page 5 V o l um e 2 6 0, I s s ue PURIM 2017 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL Sunday, March 12th 10:00 AM Gala Megillah Reading and All children to come in costume and receive a gift Purim quiz win prizes Listen to the Megillah Cheer Mordhai Boo Hayman! Academy Award winning Purim Spiel presented by our not ready for primetime Temple Israel players! Followed by our PURIM CARNIVAL, 11 AM to 1 PM Exciting Games, Prizes, Entertainment & Food Admission: $8/child, includes all games PURIM BASKETS The mitzvah of giving Shalach Manos derives from the Book of Esther. It is meant to ensure that everyone has enough food for the Purim feast and increase love and friendship among Jews and their neighbors. Please join us during this Purim season to share these beautiful baskets filled with Kosher treats with your friends and family. Order your Shalach Manos treats today! The order deadline is Tuesday, March 7th. Cost - $18 per basket Pick up date Sunday, March 12th at the Carnival or call the Temple office to arrange for pick up. (516) Save the Date! Sunday, May 7, :00 AM to 3:00 PM Join us for Brunch at the Royalton at Lawrence Yacht and Country Club. All proceeds will benefit the Finkelstein Family. Art Auction, Raffles, Journal, 50/50 We would appreciate any donations or sponsorship. Please contact Robyn Kopilow (516) or Lisa Gray (516) for more information.

Page 6 Volume 260, Issue 190 G R E E T I N G S F R O M C A N T O R G A L I N A M A K AV E Y E V Dear Congregants, I would like to congratulate our Congregational Choir for successfully leading our

6 Page 6 Volume 260, Issue 190 G R E E T I N G S F R O M C A N T O R G A L I N A M A K AV E Y E V Dear Congregants, I would like to congratulate our Congregational Choir for successfully leading our Shabbat on Friday, February 17th. The evening was filled with joy and happiness. We are thankful for your support and admiration you show to our talented members. It means a great deal to us and we are looking forward to creating many more meaningful moments together. During the month of February our Hebrew High School students had their meetings at the Woodro Kosher Deli in Hewlett. The dinners were sponsored by the Sklar Family. One of our students Ben Simens, Vice President of Zion AZA, BBYO, and Janna Bickoff, high school senior and the Treasurer of our local chapter Sababa, shared their thoughts and experience at this organization. We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to Judaism and the importance of unity and building bridges among Jewish teens. March is the month filled with many celebrations and activities. Our Temple is hosting Shabbat Across America and our Purim Gala. These celebrations are very important to us and Jews around the world. They create opportunities to experience and reconnect with our rich tradition and people of our faith. I am looking forward to greeting you and celebrating with you all these special festivities. Yours in Song, Cantor Galina Makaveyev Save the Date! CANTORIAL CONCERT Friday evening, JUNE 16, Featuring the songs of Barry Manilow

Page 7 Volume 260, Issue 190 Dear Families, REED RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DR.

Purim: 10AM, Carnival 11AM-1PM, TIL 3/14 Religious School, LWA 3/21 - Religious School, LWA 3/28 Religious School, LWA On March 3rd, during the Shabbat Across America, our 1 st - 3 rd grade students

This Temple s longstanding tradition enriches our students lives and reinforces the values that Judaism instills in our youngest generation. Our teachers and students work hard on their presentation.

7 Page 7 Volume 260, Issue 190 Dear Families, REED RELIGIOUS SCHOOL DR. G A L I N A M A K AV E Y E V CANTOR/DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CALENDAR, MARCH /03 FRIDAY, 4th Graders Siddur: Dinner 6:30PM, 7:30PM, TIL 3/07 - Religious School, LWA 3/12 SUNDAY, Purim: 10AM, Carnival 11AM-1PM, TIL 3/14 Religious School, LWA 3/21 - Religious School, LWA 3/28 Religious School, LWA On March 3rd, during the Shabbat Across America, our 1 st - 3 rd grade students will be honored with a special gift and 4th grade students will receive their very own first Siddurim. This Temple s longstanding tradition enriches our students lives and reinforces the values that Judaism instills in our youngest generation. Our teachers and students work hard on their presentation. We hope to see you there as we support our youngsters in this meaningful endeavor. We wish our students and their families a hearty Mazal Tov! On Sunday, March 12th, our Temple will hold a Gala Purim celebration with the Megillah Reading. This year we created a cast of students from each class to present "Star Wars Purim Play". Those who volunteered to participate in the play will create their own costumes. One week before Purim, the group will show the play for the entire school. We are sure it will be a meaningful and enjoyable experience for everyone. Following the service we will have a fun-filled Purim Carnival. Prizes will be given for games and everyone in costume. Our carnival will feature crafts, carnival booths and arcade games, obstacle course and balloon animals, face painting and tattoos, cotton candy and hot dogs, gold fish and sand art. It will be a great event and a fantastic celebration for all ages. So please join us, everyone, and let s have fun and eat lots of hamentashen!!! B Shalom, Cantor Galina Makaveyev Religious School Students Tu B Shvat Celebration painting

Steven Goldberg Barbara Hartstein Roger Harvey Edie Isaacs Arthur Israel Dr. Irina Kogan Stanley Kopilow Marilyn Kopp Philip Mann Dr.

8 Page 8 Volume 260, Issue 190 March Anniversaries Mallory & Dr. Leonard Brenner Sharlene and Dr. Robert Frankel Stefani and Dr. Craig Levitz Heather and Brian McMahon Elizabeth & Carl Schulman March Birthdays Meredith Bloomberg Joyce Certilman Dr. Robert Frankel Roni Friedman Lori Gal Brooke Giorlando Michael Gold Dr. Steven Goldberg Barbara Hartstein Roger Harvey Edie Isaacs Arthur Israel Dr. Irina Kogan Stanley Kopilow Marilyn Kopp Philip Mann Dr. Fred Rudin Beth Santopolo Jeffrey Scherr Elizabeth Schulman Norman Schuster Russell Shvartsshteyn Synnove Simon Linda Sklar Irina Svirsky Marlene Werner Congratulations to Hayden Millman, daughter of Eliot and Tina Millman, who will celebrate her Bat Mitzvah on March 17, Hayden has an older brother Sloan. Hayden is a consistent High Honor Roll student at Woodmere Middle School where she is currently in the 7 th grade. In addition to being a great student, she participates in the school s chorus, student council and cheerleading team as well as participating in gymnastics and a basketball team outside of school. For her Bat Mitzvah project Hayden organized a walk to raise money for the American Diabetes Association and raised over $ ! We are so proud of her and wish her success in all her future endeavors. We can t wait to celebrate this milestone! Congratulations to Tyler Nieber, son of Sharon and David Nieber, who will become a Bar Mitzvah this April in Israel. Tyler is an ardent Trump supporter and Minecrafter who can't wait to see Neil Gorsuch be confirmed to the Supreme Court. Who would have guessed! Tyler, the tenacious debater, will argue his points till he wins all arguments. The kid just loves to argue. Lawyer, we hope so. His parents worried that the middle school would swallow him up yet he makes the honor roll every quarter. He will tease his little sister Dani until she turns purple and screams bloody murder. Oh my God, does he love that girl! Generous and loving, he will offer all that he has to put a smile on your face, when your feeling down. Never say "you can't" to Tyler, with shear will and unrelenting determination, he will. Tyler never goes down the busy road, he looks to build new ones.

Page 9 Volume 260, Issue 190 DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS BIBLE/PRAYER BOOK FUND Stanley Verby, beloved husband Marjorie Verby Libbie Mishkin Cantor, beloved mother Essie Berman Linda Bergman Robert

9 Page 9 Volume 260, Issue 190 DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS BIBLE/PRAYER BOOK FUND Stanley Verby, beloved husband Marjorie Verby Libbie Mishkin Cantor, beloved mother Essie Berman Linda Bergman Robert Berman Frieda Malbie, beloved mother Ellen Ziskind CANTOR S DISCRETIONARY FUND Shirley Krim, mother of Alan Krim Michelle I. Jaeger LILLIAN & MURRAY FELDMAN FUND Lillian Feldman, beloved mother & grandmother GENERAL FUND Donna & Tom Lifland In honor of: The birth of Lucy Reese Maslin, granddaughter of Karen & Kenny Shapiro Marilyn & Alan Freedman Herman Klein, beloved father Betty Klein, beloved mother Elsie Klein, beloved grandmother Fredda Romano Anna Samson Kraut, beloved mother Adele Kitchner Shirley Krim, mother of Alan Krim Beth & Allan Brenner Stefanie & Ed Gottlieb Marilyn & Alan Freedman Harry Zimberg, beloved father Rhonda Zimberg IRA HIMMELSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND In honor of: Mary Price s special birthday Dr. Robin Himmelstein Leo Himmelstein, beloved father-in-law Dr. Robin Himmelstein ELAINE POKART MEMORIAL FUND Elaine Pokart, beloved mother Melvin Feldman, beloved father Rabbi Joel Zion, beloved friend Shirley Krim, mother of Alan Krim Joan Brickman RABBI S DISCRETIONARY FUND Cynthia Bitter, beloved mother Robin Goldberg Zachary Fieber, beloved father Nancy Stoll Theresa Mofenson, beloved mother Robert Mofenson Ronni Pendel, beloved sister Michael Weiss RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND TREE FUND Lillian Tobias, beloved aunt Jane Leibowitz Shirley Krim, mother of Alan Krim Betty Ann & Burt Kahn Nancy & Dr. Arnold Koopersmith Beverly Fried, mother of Randi Henry & Jamie Camche Bonnie & William Henry

10 Page 510 Volume 260, Issue 190 MARCH 2017 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA Dinner 6:30 PM 4 9:30 AM Torah Study & Wine & Dine Out of Temple 9 12:00 PM Lunch with the Rabbi Topic: A Stranger in our Midst 10 8:00 PM Shabbat 11 9:30 AM Torah Study & 12 10:00 AM Purim 11:00 AM 1:00 PM Purim Carnival :45 PM Officer s Meeting Choir Rehearsal 17 Bat Mitzvah HAYDEN MILLMAN 18 9:30 AM Torah Study & :45 PM Board Meeting Ladies Paint Night 24 8:00 PM Shabbat 25 9:30 AM Torah Study & Joint Women s Seder - Oceanside Jewish Center Call for information 30 Choir Rehearsal 31 7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal MLK Shabbat

Page 11 Volume 260, Issue 190 Temple Israel graciously

you like to see your business advertised here?

HEWLETT, NY 11557 Boulevard-Riverside Chapels 1450

327-7100 Director: Stanley Misikoff z l WALL S BAKE SHOP

11 Page 11 Volume 260, Issue 190 Temple Israel graciously acknowledges our weekly Bimah Flowers donated by: Would you like to see your business advertised here? Please call the Temple Office BROADWAY HEWLETT, NY Boulevard-Riverside Chapels 1450 Broadway Hewlett, New York (516) (516) Director: Stanley Misikoff z l WALL S BAKE SHOP 1336 Broadway - Hewlett Serving the finest in Quality Bakery Products

TUSCAN STYLE 26 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 $45 All Inclusive

12 SAVE THE DATE! WINE AND DINE Join us for our next night out on the town with good friends and good food. Date: Wednesday evening, March 8, 2017 Time: Venue: Cost: BLUE MOON WINE AND DINE TUSCAN STYLE 26 North Park Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY $45 All Inclusive RSVP the Temple office by Wednesday, March 1st. (516) Payment to be made at time of reservation. Temple Israel 140 Central Avenue Lawrence, New York NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LAWRENCE, N.Y. PERMIT No. 5

Mini Summer Edition. Serving Long Island and World Jewry WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES. *Friday, July 6 Services 5:00 PM JULY

Mini Summer Edition. Serving Long Island and World Jewry WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES. *Friday, July 6 Services 5:00 PM JULY Serving Long Island and World Jewry JULY 2018 5778 WEEKLY SHABBAT SERVICES *Friday, July 6 s 5:00 PM Saturday, July 7 & Mini Summer Edition PINCHAS Torah Portion: Numbers 25:10-30:1 Haftarah: Jeremiah