NON PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE P A I D Brooklyn, NY Permit No. 5078 MADISON JEWISH CENTER 2989 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11229 Or Current Occupant 83 Our rd Year MADISON JEWISH CENTER MAY 2015 IYAR/SIVAN 5775 SCHEDULE OF SERVICES FOR M AY 2015 FRIDAY, MAY 1 Candle Lighting...7:34 pm Service...7:30 pm SATURDAY, MAY 2 Services...9:00 am Jr. Congregation...10:30 am HALACHAH FOR THE MONTH Weekly Portion: AHAREI MOT+K DOSHIM Leviticus: 17:8-19:14 HAFTARAH: Amos 9:7-15 FRIDAY, MAY 8 Candle Lighting...7:41 pm Service...7:30 pm SATURDAY, MAY 9 Services...9:00 am Jr. Congregation...10:30 am QUIZ Weekly Portion: EMOR Leviticus: 22:17-23:22 HAFTARAH: Ezekiel 44:15-31 FRIDAY, MAY 15 Candle Lighting...7:48 pm Service...7:30 pm BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY SHABBAT SATURDAY, MAY 16 Services...9:00 am Jr. Congregation...10:30 am BIRKATH HaHODESH SOCIAL CLUB SHABBAT Weekly Portion: B HAR+B HUKKOTAI Leviticus: 25:39-26:46 HAFTARAH: Jeremiah 16:19-17:14 FRIDAY, MAY 22 Candle Lighting...7:54 pm Family Service...7:30 pm SATURDAY, MAY 23 Services...9:00 am NO Jr. Congregation... ASK THE RABBI Weekly Portion: B MIDABAR Numbers: 2:1-3:13 HAFTARAH: Hosea 2:1-22 SHAVUOT 5774-2014 First Day Sat. Evening May 23rd Services - 7:30PM Sun. Morning May 24th Services - 9:00AM Second Day Sun. Evening May 24th Services - 7:30PM *Mon. Morning May 25th Services - 9:00AM *YIZKOR FRIDAY, MAY 29 Candle Lighting...7:41 pm THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION IS CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND OUR HEBREW SCHOOL GRADUATION- PROMOTION CEREMONY AT 7:00PM FOLLOWED BY: FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICE Led by The Madison Youth Chorus in: THE MAIN SANCTUARY. Join us for the Oneg Shabbat in the Ball Room. SATURDAY, MAY 30 Services...9:00 am NO Jr. Congregation... ASK THE RABBI Weekly Portion: NASO Numbers: 5:11-6:27 HAFTARAH: Judges 13:2-25 W W W. M A D I S O N J C. O R G
Page Two Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Fifteen Rabbi s Message Article M A Y 2 0 1 5 By Rabbi Shae J. Kane, D.D. This year we celebrate the Holiday of Shavuot in the month of May. The first thing that one notices with regard to Shavuot in the Torah is the absence of an exclusive name for the holiday. Shavuot has several designations in the Bible. The Book of Exodus 23:16 designates it as Hag HaKatzir the Festival of the Harvest which identifies the holiday time frame as late spring-early summer. The Book of Numbers 28:26 designates it as Hag HaBikkurim -- the Festival of the First Fruits, which specified the time on which the custom was to offer first fruits of the season. Shavuot combines two major religious traditions. First is the grain and first fruits harvest of the early summer. Second is the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai seven weeks after the exodus from Egypt. The first determines the ritual for the holiday, which was one of the three pilgrimage festivals of ancient Israel, when the Israelites were commanded to appear before God in Jerusalem, bringing offerings of the first fruits of their harvest. The second determines the significance of the holiday for Judaism, tying it in with the seminal event of Jewish religious memory, namely the entering into a covenant between God and Israel, exemplified by Israel s obligation to observe Divine law. It is customary to eat dairy meals during Shavuot. Some derive this practice directly from scripture, saying we eat dairy to symbolize the land flowing with milk and honey (Exodus 3:8) promised to the Israelites, or that milk and honey are under your tongue (Song of Songs 4:11). These passages, along with The precepts of the Lord are sweeter than honey (Psalm 19:9-11) also indicate we should eat honey, which is customary in some communities. There is also support for this custom based on the spiritual development among the Israelites in the wake of Sinai. After the Torah was given, they were obligated to follow its laws, including those governing dietary 5775 2015 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 3 4 14 iyar 15 iyar Flea Market 10AM - 4PM 10 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 21 iyar 22 iyar 23 iyar 24 iyar 25 iyar 26 iyar 27 iyar Services 7:30PM Social Club OFFICERS Congregation Shabbat 9:00AM Birthday/Anniv. MEETING Board Meeting Shabbat Jr. Congregation 10:30am MOTHERS DAY 17 28 iyar YOM YERUSHALAYIM 24 6 sivan Services 9:00AM Services 7:30PM 31 13 sivan M A Y IYAR SIVAN 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 LAG BA OMER 27 28 9 sivan 10 sivan 1 2 12 iyar 13 iyar Services 7:30PM Services 9:00AM Jr. Congregation 10:30am Halachah for the Month 7:34 7:41 7:45 7:54 Behar-Bechukotai 29 iyar 1 sivan 2 sivan 3 sivan 4 sivan 5 sivan Services 7:30PM Services 9:00AM SISTERHOOD SISTERHOOD NO Jr. Congregation BOARD FASHION MEETING SHOW SHAVUOT YIZKOR MEMORIAL DAY ROSH CHODESH 7 sivan 8 sivan Services 9:00AM SOCIAL CLUB BOARD MEETING Acharei Mot-Kedoshim 16 iyar 17 iyar 18 iyar 19 iyar 20 iyar Services 7:30PM Services 9:00AM Jr. Congregation QUIZ ASK THE RABBI Shavuot Services 7:30pm Bemidbar EREV SHAVUOT 29 30 Emor 11 sivan 12 sivan 7:00pm Hebrew Services 9:00AM School Graduation- NO Jr. Congregation Promotion ASK THE RABBI Shavuot Services 7:30pm 8:00 Naso
Page Fourteen Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Three Christopher P. Jelley Computer Support Specialist Your technological issues...solved. cjelley@gmail.com 516-491-7919 www.linkedin.com/in/cjelley Email: joe@joehararycpa.com Web: www.joehararycpa.com Weinstein, Garlick, Kirschenbaum Chapels Sheila G. Weissman-Goodman (718) 934-1838 Tel: (718) 648-7300 (718) 648-7590 Fax: (718) 648-7737 Email: topswines@aol.com Tops Wine And Spirits Merchants Howard Cohen 2812 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 practice. As they returned to the camp from Revelation, they could not eat the previously prepared meat, which had not been done according to the laws of kashrut [dietary restrictions]. Since butchering and cooking fresh meat would take too long for the tired, hungry Israelites, they took the dairy food that was readily available. Symbolizing modesty, dairy food was also seen as appropriate for the occasion of receiving the Torah, which should always be approached with humility. Along with blintzes and burekas, cheesecake is a widely popular Shavuot gastronomic delight. Some eat kreplach, three-cornered dumplings that can be filled with cheese. They are supposed to remind us of the Torah, which is the first of the three sections of the Bible (Torah, N vi im, and K tuvim / Torah, Prophets, and Writings), it also reminds us that: there are three categories of The Children of Israel (Kohanim, L viim, and Yisraelim); Moses was the third child of Amram and Yocheved (Aaron and Miriam are the two older siblings); there were three days of preparation before Matan Torah the giving of the Torah (Exodus 19:11) and that it took place on the third month of the year (Exodus 19:1). Those of a kabbalistic [mystical] bent equate the numerical value of the word halav (dairy), 40 ( het =8, lamed =30, vet =2), with the number of days Moses spent on Mount Sinai receiving the Ten Commandments and other teachings (Exodus 24:18). Others look to the mountain itself, which is termed in Psalms mount of gavnunim (68:15), meaning many peaks. They connect that description with the Hebrew word g vinah, meaning cheese.
Page Four Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Thirteen SHALOM, President s Message M A Y 2 0 1 5 To: Albert Fleischman Thank you for your yearly help. By: Paul Podell April was an exciting month at Madison and the months to come are expected to be as eventful. I am not listing all the events here, please look at the May calendar in this Message. The entire Congregation is cordially invited to attend our Hebrew School Graduation-Promotion Ceremony on May 29th. The Service will be led by the Madison Youth Chorus, conducted by Arlene Kane. PLEASE ATTEND AND SEE OUR HEBREW SCHOOL IN ACTION. Check the SAVE THE DATE page in this Message for future events. Please attend the Birthday/Anniversary in May.. As I always say,, I like seeing smiling faces. Minyonim are important, attend the morning services on Mondays, Thursdays, and/or Sundays. Read the Message, put the dates on your calendar,, I-pad or phone calendar.. Join us at the events, and be committed to MJC activities. All the affiliates work very hard for you and the future of Madison. THANK YOU Thank you to everyone for your kind thoughts during my recent illness! It meant a great deal to me. Marilyn Cohen To the Bikur Cholim Committee and Madison Jewish Center Thank you for the lovely Shalach Manot basket. Selma Rovin To My Madison Family and Friends Thank you for your wishes during my recent problem. It s nice to have a support group saying prayers for your well-being. Bert Goodman Thank you to all who helped set up the Kiddush for Morgan s Bat Mitzvah. You did a wonderful job. Marla and Matt Hesse and Family To our Madison Family and Friends Many thanks to all for your good wishes as we celebrated Sheila s Special Birthday and our Anniversary. We also want to thank all those who were here on Saturday, April 18th and attended the belated Kiddush luncheon in our honor. Sheila & Bert SUPPORT MADISON JEWISH CENTER. SEE YOU AT T SERVICES Richard IN MEMORIAM We record with sorrow the passing of our esteemed member HAROLD FALKOWSKY May his soul be bound up in the bonds of eternal life. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to his family.
Page Twelve Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Five Birthday List for the Month of May MAY 3 MAY 3 MAY 3 MAY 3 MAY 6 MAY 8 MAY 8 MAY 9 MAY 11 MAY 21 MAY 22 MAY 22 MAY 22 MAY 25 MAY 31 MONIQUE ANDER MATTHEW COHEN WARREN LEIBOWITZ HEATHER PALLONE ERIC SHAPIRO HARRIETT COHEN BURTON SIEGEL SARA KOPRAK MARILYN COHEN ILENE MARCUS SHERLY BRAAF ELLEN GREEN RANDI HERMAN JODIE COHEN DR. ARNOLD PACKER If we have misspelled a name, left something out, or have failed in any way to properly acknowledge anyone who should have been acknowledged, please forgive us. Please note that some names may not have been included. THE LATEST FROM SISTERHOOD! M A Y 2 0 1 5 Our Annual Fashion Show will be held on Thursday, May 21, 2015. The Fashion Show committee is asking for donations of either cash, merchandise or gift certificates. These items can be brought into the MJC office marked Sisterhood. Sisterhood appreciates any help you can give us. This event raises much needed fund for MJC. Reservations are being accepted for the Fashion Show. Many thanks to Barbara Stein and Committee for over-seeing the preparations. We look forward to another successful Fashion Show!!!! Join us in June for our annual end year dinner. More information will follow. Check the MJC website and flyers for details to our upcoming events. Anniversary List for the Month of May MAY 1 MAY 5 MAY 19 MAY 31 STACIE & JAMES BONO BUNNY & BRIAN BENDER ELISSA & STEVEN BIEBER TERRI & JOSPEH HARARY Harriett Cohen and Shelli Feldman Sisterhood Co-Presidents
Page Six Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Eleven MJC SOCIAL CLUB HAPPENINGS M A Y 2 0 1 5 Many exciting events are being planned by the Social Club. Try to attend as many as you can. You will have a good time socializing with friends. Our annual Hol Hamoed trip to Atlantic City was a success. The bus was full and everyone had a great time either shopping or gambling. Saturday, May 16th is the annual Social Club Shabbat. Members will be participating in and leading parts of the service. This includes reading from the Torah. Please try to attend and show your support. A Kiddush luncheon will follow. Sponsors will be appreciated. The election of the Social Club officers will take place on Tuesday evening, June 16th. It will be followed by a cocktail party. Please try to attend. Every member of MJC is also a member of the Social Club. Please take advantage of the many opportunities to spend time with friends. Let s keep MJC as the center of Egalitarian Conservative Judaism in this part of Brooklyn. Check our website (madisonjc.org), watch for flyers and check the Message for further information. Reservations for all activities can be made through our email address (info@madisonjc.org). ILENE KARPAS BIKKUR HOLIM Bikkur Holim is still an active part of Madison Jewish Center. If you are homebound or know someone who is homebound, in the hospital or otherwise in need of our services, please call David Abels @ 645-5804 or the office @ 339-7755. M E M O R I A L F U N D ACKNOWLEDGMENTS HAVE BEEN SENT TO: Sherly Braaf & Family A donation has been made in memory of your beloved son and brother Martin Braaf By: Teresa & Mario Gottesmann Alice Sobel A donation has been made in memory of your beloved brother and friend Harold Falkowsky By: Sheila & Bert Goodman Marlene & Paul Podell Linda & Steve Bell Ruth Rosenberg Judy & Max Posniack Andrew Menkes & Ruth Richards Ilene Karpas Diane & Greg Posniack Lonnie & Harriet Mitchell and Family A donation has been made in memory of your beloved mother and grandmother Arlene Mitchell By: Hannah Dreifus & Family R F U A H S H L E I M A H P R A Y E R DONATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE FOR SPEEDY RECOVERY PRAYERS For: Greg Posniack By: Barbara & Barry Stein, Sheila & Ronald Feldman, Harriett & Stephen Cohen For: Vicky Dreifus By: Arlene, David & Jonathan Abels, Marlene & Paul Podell Sheila & Bert Goodman, Judy & Max Posniack, Crystal, David, Jessica & Rachel Newman For: Noel Shaw By: Diane & Greg Posniack Mark Hessing & Family A donation has been made in memory of your beloved mother Erna Hessing By: Selma Dolgov & Family
Page Ten Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Seven HONOR FUND MAZAL TOV & BEST WISHES P A N E W S - M A Y 2 0 1 5 To: Harriett & Stephen Cohen A donation has been made in honor of your wedding anniversary By: Teresa & Mario Gottesmann To: Judy & Max Posniack A donation has been made in honor of Ingrid s engagement to Rob By: Sheila & Bert Goodman Marlene & Paul Podell Linda & Steve Bell Ruth Rosenberg Arlene, David & Jonathan Abels Hannah Dreifus & Family Andrew Menkes & Ruth Richards Sam Weintraub Ilene Karpas To: Marla & Matthew Hesse A donation has been made in honor of your daughter Morgan s Bat Mitzvah By: Marlene & Paul Podel Judy & Max Posniack Sheila & Bert Goodman Ruth Rosenberg Linda & Steve Bell Cecile Kops Harriett & Stephen Cohen Shelli & Ronald Feldman Ronni & Harvey Ableman Ilene Karpas To: Terri & Joseph Harary A donation has been made in honor of the birth of your granddaughter By: Sheila & Bert Goodman Marlene & Paul Podell Ruth Rosenberg Linda & Steve Bell SHALOM PARENTS: Wow, I can t believe it is May already! The year has flown by with all the fun activities and great performances by our Hebrew school staff and children. First, I just want to say that the Hebrew School Model Seder conducted by Rabbi and Mrs. Kane was lovely. The Rabbi, Mrs. Kane, and the children all did a great job and the parents who attended had a great time. We look forward to more of these events in the future and thank the parents who came and supported. We really appreciate it, it was a great turnout. We hope to have as great a turnout at our May 3rd Flea Market. Next, I want to congratulate our two Hebrew School graduates and their families: Aidan Cohen and the Cohen family and Morgan Hesse and the Hesse family. Remember, the Hebrew School graduation/moving up ceremony is on Friday, May 29th at 7pm. Attendance is mandatory for all students. Finally, I just want to say thank you to all of you who have supported the Hebrew School through our sales. A special thank you to Myra Lee and Albert Fleischman for the contribution to the Hebrew School for the model Seder food and supplies. We are still selling gift cards all year online or you can pick up an order form in the office. For all the latest information, you can always visit Madisonjc.org. The Parents Association Melanie Green JOURNAL NOTICE On Sunday, June 14, 2015, Madison Jewish Center will have its 84th Annual Journal Celebration. At this year s gala event, held in our own ballroom, we will be honoring Leonard Petlakh. Leonard Petlakh has been the Executive Director of rhe Kings Bay YM/YWHA in Brooklyn since December 2006. Before that he was the Associate Director of the Hebrew Free Loan Society in N.Y. He also serves as Vice President of the American Zionist Movement. Mr. Petlakh has dedicated his life to serving the children and families of our Brooklyn community and we are happy to have the privilege of honoring him. He and the Y have impacted the lives of many members of MJC.
Page Eight Madison Jewish Center www.madisonjc.org Page Nine YAHRZEIT DONATIONS FOR MAY 2015 HAVE BEEN MADE BY: Bella Benders Florence Bernstein Harriett Cohen Marilyn Cohen Betty Goldenkranz Arlene Gordon Teresa Gottesmann Thelma Gruber Seymour Hoffnung Madeline Kiner Norton Klotz Diane Morgan Edith Novikoff Phyllis Pack Helene Pelowitz Marvin Pereira Leonard Podell Paul Podell Ron Rosenberg Fern Rudorfer Jules Sachson Sari Schimek Janet Shapiro Rochelle Siller Marianna Wachter SOCIAL CLUB SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 Social Club Shabbat TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015 Cocktail Party and Elections SISTERHOOD THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 Fashion Show P.A. NEWS SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 10:00AM - 4:00PM Flea Market FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 Hebrew School Graduation/Promotion CONGREGATION SUNDAY, JUNE 14, 2015 Journal Dinner Dance THE MESSAGE Published 11 times a year July/August - 1 issue Affiliated with the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism 2989 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229 718-339-7755 * email: info@madisonjc.org Fax: 718-375-2271 Shae J. Kane, DD...Rabbi Leslie Rimer...Cantor Richard Ander...President Sisterhood Presidents Harriett Cohen & Shelli Feldman MJC Social Club President Norman Green P.A. President: Steven Green Message Editor Fran Futterman Editorial Staff Rabbi Shae Kane Monique Ander Ellen Green Ilene Karpas Roy Alexander Marlene Podell SERVICE SCHEDULE Friday Evening & Erev Yom Tov...7:30 PM Saturday Morning & Yom Tov Morning...9:00 AM Weekday Minyanim (Mon. & Thurs.)...6:45 AM Evening Minyanim... 7:30 PM Sunday Morning & Legal Holidays...8:30 AM If you need a Minyan at any other time, please call the office and we will attempt to assemble one. TEMPLE OFFICE HOURS The Synagogue office will be open Monday through Thursday from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Friday 9-12. We are closed on all Jewish and legal holidays. KIDDUSH FUND SPONSORS FOR MAY SPONSORS Ilene Karpas Barbara & Barry Stein Helen & Warren Leibowitz Beverly & Seymour Hoffnung Randi & Bruce Herman Judy & Max Posniack Harriett & Stephen Cohen Joseph Hoffnung Barbara & Joe Kowalski Shelli & Ronald Feldman Diane & Greg Posniack PLATINUM SPONSORS Marla & Matt Hesse Mady Kiner Marlene & Paul Podell If you would like to be a sponsor, contact: Norman Green (917) 545-4442 email: emg522@aol.com