Temple Beth-EI BULLETIN. Kennedy Boulevard at Harrison Avenue Affiliated with the Union of Americ.an Hebrew Congregations Vol. 59 No. 2 September 22, 1995-28 Elul, 5755 Rabbi Kenneth Brickman-Cantor Daniel Rosenfeld Service Schedule Friday, September 22nd... 8:00 p.m. Candle Blessing Kiddush Prayer Rabbi Brickman will Speak Saturday, September 23rd... l0:00 a.. Haftarah Reading Kiddush ROSH HASHANAH Sunday, September 24th... 8:00 p.m. Erev Rosh HaShanah Monday, September 25th... l0:00 a.m. First Day of Rosh HaShanah Tuesday, September 26th... l0:00 a.m. Second Schedule of Rosh HaShanah Friday, September 29th... 8:00 p.. Candle Blessing Kiddush Prayer "Shabbat Shuvah-The Sabbath ot' Repentance" Saturday, September 30th... l0:00 a.m. Haftarah Reading Kiddush (Service Schedule continued inside)
YO" KIPPUR Tuesday, Ootober 3rd(Kol Nidre>... 6:45 p.. Wednesday, Ootober 4th... l0:00 a.. Yizkor... 3:30 p.. PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE BANK LOT AT THE CORNER OF HARRISON AND THE BOULEVARD WHENEVER THE BANK IS CLOSED High Holy Day Reminders Remember that it is customary for members to bring their own copies of the High Holy Day prayerbooks to services. If you do not own a set of prayerbooks, please contact the Temple office in order to purchase a set. The cost is $5.00. Prayerbooks must be purchased prior to Rosh HaShanah, because they will not be available at services. High Holy Day Baby-sitting Baby-sitting will be available on the morning of the first day of Rosh HaShanah and on Yom Kippur morning. If you are interested in baby-sitting services, on either or both of these occasions, please call the Temple office(333-4229), and let us know. There is no charge, however, reservations are required so that we will have proper supervision. Last call for Rosh HaShanah Cards The Temple is selling beautiful full-sized cards for the New Year. The cards come in packages of 5 for $5.00, and all proceeds benefit the Temple. Condolences The Rabbi, Cantor and members of the Temple extend their sincerest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to: Bea Dilber on the passing of her beloved husband, Bernie; to Edward Epstein on the passing of his beloved son, Steven; and to the family of Sadie Hornstein.
NURSERY SCHOOL FUND A contribution has been received in memory of your beloved mother Sadie Hornstein to Hon. Lenny Hornstein from: Toby & Harold Rosen mq EN i MAX SCHIIEID MUSIC FUMO contributions have been received: In memory of Rena Abrams from: Helen Augenblick Irwin & Edith Cohen Ruby & Allan Roy Bardack In memory of her beloved husband Jack on the occasion of his yahrzeit from: Marjorie Lubowsky In honor of the engagement of Mel & Claire Blum's son Gerald from: Ethel Lawner In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Dr. grandsons Seth & Matthew to Mrs. Hortense Frank from: Kay Wasserman * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * RABBI'S oiscretioifary FUlW contributions have been received from: Bea Kaplan, in honor of good health and happiness in your new home to Shirley & Murray Haar Ann Cohen, in memory of her beloved husband, Sidney, on the occasion of his yahrzeit Ethel Gewirtzman, with much affection and lots of good wishes on your 40th birthday to Rabbi Brickman Sarah Felberbaum Hirsch, in honor of the birth of her first greatgrandson, Benjamin Maxwell Zwang Sandy & Buddy Frank, in honor of their first grandson Zakariya Frank CONDOLENCES The Temple notes with sadness the passing of Gloria Crawford, mother of our caretaker, Tracy Crawford, and Daniel Disick, father of Rabbi Marc Disick, Regional Director of the New Jersey Region of the UAHC. We extend our condolences to the Crawford and Disick Families. ANHlVERSARY CELEBRATION 1995-1996 TEMPLE BETH-EL 130th Anniversary of Founding 70th Anniversary of Building Here are some of the events which have been planned as part of our congregation's Anniversary Celebration. other events will be announced in the future. If you would like to be a part of our Anniversary Committee, please speak to the Chairperson, Nancy Sambul, or call the Temple office (333-4229). Sat., Oct. 14 SuccotjSabbath morning services - Hudson County Community College will be studying the architec-tural significance and use of religious buildings in Hudson County. The visit to Temple Beth-EI will inaugurate both the class and the celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Building. services will be followed by a special kiddush followed by a lecture. sun., Oct. 15 Simchat Torah - Beginning the 130th Anniversary - a sacred and joyous service with a light buffet supper at 6:00 p.m. followed by services at 7:30 p.m. Sun., Oct. 22 Sun., Nov. 5 Violet Zall-Hordes Lecture Author, Jenna Joselit The Wonders of America: Reinventing Jewish Culture Brotherhood Anniversary Breakfast Tues., Nov. 21 Sisterhood Anniversary Fall Dinner Fri., Jan. 12 Martin Luther King Special Anniversary service February Florida Reunion - Special Anniversary Reunion Sun., Apr. 21 An Afternoon Tea with Theater - "The Rothschilds" with Bernie Dean Fri., May 17 Sat., May 18 Rededication at Friday night servi ces Special Anniversary Reunion Dinner preceded by Havdalah service at the Temple.
ADA GARFUNKEL HAPPY PAy FUND contributions have been received: In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of your grandsons Seth and Matthew, to Hortense Frank from: Hortense Gutmann Evelyn & Murray Brilliant In honor a speedy recovery to Ceil Bauer from: Hortense Gutmann In honor of a speedy recovery to Sol Heitner From: Ida & Abe Solomon In honor of best wishes in your new home to Mrs. Roslyn Hartman from: Evelyn & Murray Brilliant In honor of the birth of your greatgrandson Benjamin to Dr. & Mrs. Sol Hirsch from: Mr. & Mrs. Lou Silverman Helen German Josie Taube Sylvia Wahl In honor of the marriage of your granddaughter Holly to Robert, to Mr. & Mrs. Sam Schimel from: Miriam Nickelsporn In honor of the marriage of your daughter, Holly to Robert, to Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Bernstein from: Miriam Nickelsporn In honor of a very happy birthday to Mrs. Ellen Baur from: Ruth & Sol Lubow In honor of your 60th wedding anniversary to Ethel & Ben Chodash from: Judy Mandel In honor of your special birthday to Rabbi Brickman from: Lubow In Honor of best wishes on the Ruth & Sol marriage of your grandson, to Mrs. Jean Rubin from: Helen German DR. HENRY J. GEWIRTZMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUND Contributions have been received: In honor of best wishes in your new home to The steinway Family from: Anne & Maurie Weinberg In honor of best wishes in your new home to Helen & Max Schneid from: Anne & Maurie Weinberg In honor of the birth of your greatgrandson Benjamin, to Dr. & Mrs. Sol Hirsch from: Anne & Maury Weinberg In memory of your beloved son Steven Epstein to Eddie Epstein from: Anne & Maurie Weinberg In memory of Sadie Hornstein the The Hornstein Family from: Ethel Gewirtzman Anne & Maurie Weinberg BELLA PESIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND contributions have been received: In honor of the birth of your greatgrandson Benjamin, to Dr. & Mrs. Sol Hirsch from: Edith & Al Horowitz In memory of your beloved mother Sadie Hornstein to Han. Leonard Hornstein from: Horowitz Edith & Al MEMORIAL FUl 2 A contribution has been received in memory o f your beloved mother Rena Abrams to Phyllis Canter from: Mrs. Caroline Francione BERTHA FRQEDENBERGER FLOWER FUND Contributions have been received: In memory of beloved mother, Minnie Schwartz by Elayne Goldberg In memory of beloved father, Max Joseph Greengold by Miriam Greengold In memory of beloved father, Julius Blieweis by Mr. & Mrs. Florence Wellen In memory of beloved mother, Rebecca Bauer by Ceil & David Bauer In memory of beloved brother, Leon Rosen by Ceil & David Bauer and Jessie Pearlman In memory of beloved father, Joseph Gunsberg by Lois Gunsberg In memory of beloved husband, Samuel Leyner by Rose Leyner In memory of beloved uncle, Morris Berkowitz by Esther Walen In memory of beloved brother, John J. Melnick by Helen & Max Schneid In memory of Louis Levine by Harriet & Mil ton Stoll In memory of beloved husband, Anthony Piszel by Mrs. Anthony piszel SOPHIE GREENBAUM TRIBUTE FUND Contributions have been received: In memory of your beloved mother Gloria Crawford to Tracy Crawford from: Josie Taube In memory of your beloved husband Lou Oral to Mrs. Lou Oral from: Ida & Abe Solomon In memory of beloved wife, mother and grandmother Lee Daves to Mr. L. Daves from: Helen German In memory of Sadie Hornstein to Libby Bergen from: vi Pell In memory of Sadie Hornstein to The Hornstein Family from: Josie Taube In memory of your beloved mother Sadie Hornstein to Judge & Mrs. Lenny Hornstein from: Sandy & Buddy Frank In memory of your beloved father to Mrs. Renee Bettinger and Family from: Kay Wasserman In memory of your beloved husband Emanuel Schwartz to Mrs. Bea Schwartz from: Dr. & Mrs. Morris Feldman In memory of your beloved husband Stanley Karl to Mrs. Pauline Karl from: Phyllis & Arthur wi en THANK YOU The Temple acknowledges a contribution from Sarah Felberbaum Hirsch in memory of her beloved husband, Benjamin Felberbaum on the occasion of his yahrzeit.
Thank You The Temple acknowledges with deep gratitude a very generous contribution from Betty Berger, which has enabled us to repair and refinish the lectern on the bimah in the social hall. *** Once again, Harold Rosen has used his decorating skills to enhance the beauty of our Temple. We are grateful to Harold for the artistic manner in which he refurbished the interior of the ark in the sanctuary. Thanks to Harold, who was assisted by Irwin Rosen and Tracy Crawford, our Torah scrolls now have a most beautiful setting in which to be displayed. Harold and Toby Rosen have dedicated the new interior of the ark to their beloved son, Irwin, in honor of his continuing service as president of Temple Beth-El. Hordes Lecture - Sunday, October 22nd The Violet Zall-Hordes Lecture Series is pleased to announce that our annual speaker this year will be Jenna Weissman Joselit, author of the recently published, critically acclaimed book, The Wonders of America: Reinventing Jewish Culture. Professor Joselit's presentation is part of our congregation's year-long anniversary celebration. We are certain that you will not want to miss her fascinating presentation, which will be held on Sunday October 22nd at 9:30 a.m. Tickets are available at the Temple office for $12.00, which includes a full breakfast. You may stop by the Temple office to pick up your tickets, or send your check to the Temple, and we'll mail your tickets out. A Happy and Healthy New Year from the Rabbi, Cantor and the Temple Board!
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A FREE Community Senrice Program September 27 Opellillg Lectllre Religious Expression in Hudson County Held at 870 Bergen Avenue REV. SCOTT KALLSTROM Vicar of Grace Church VanVorst Join local clergy, their collgreg(lilts, llilll the col/ege COIlllllllllity each liiollth ill Jersey City... October 14 TEMPLE BETH-EL 2419 Kennedy Blvd. 10 am - 12 pm November 19 ST. DEMETRIOS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH 524 Summit Avenue II : IS am - 1: 15 pm December 16 ST. AEDAN'S CHURCH 800 Bergen Avenue 12-2 pm January 20 ST. GEORGE AND ST. SHENOUDA COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH 835 Bergen Avenue 7-9pm February 25 OLD BERGEN CHURCH 1 Highland Avenue llam-ipm March 10 MONUMENTAL BAPTIST CHURCH 127 Lafayette Street 8-10 am Sacred Spaces: Appreciating Hudson County's Religious Heritage You are cordially invited to worship with us! Gain a clearer understanding of the diverse religious traditions that nourish our community. lectures prayer services art refreshments tours discussions architecture for information and a free course catalog call: (201)714-2107, ext 011 ~ HUDSON COUNTY C'OMMUNITY COLLEGE ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND ALL ARE WELCOME This Community Service Event is funded in part by the New Jersey State Council for the Humanities. '
SACRED PLACES: APPRECIATING HUDSON COUNTY'S RELIGIOUS HERITAGE Hudson County is acclaimed for its seeking to transmit its. traditions to succeeding magnificent houses of worship and wealth generations, and believing in its continued role as of religious beliefs. Churches, synagogues, a spiritual center, has un~ergone a renaissance of mosques, and temples of historical, architectural, its own.. and religious significance grace its communities.. St Aedan's Church has served Hudson Sacred Places: Appreciating Hudson County's Roman Catholic community for 83 years. County's Religious Heritage, sponsored by An imposing jewel of architecture, the church's Hudson County Community College and the New dome. dominates the city's skyline. Its design is Jersey Council for the Humanities, is a Community illustrative of Romanesque architecture and Services event designed to build a broader Byzantine mosaic artistry. appreciation of the rich religious heritage within At St George and St. Shenouda Coptic the county. The series is being run by the College's Orthodox OlUrch, centuries of martyred faith and Department of Continuing Education/Community history are expressed in a rich tradition of ritual, Services. liturgy, and iconography. The Jersey City Coptic The program explores the similarities and Orthodox community, first organized in 1970, is a differences that unite and distinguish religious relative newcomer to Hudson County. Today, the cultures. In the process, a more clear understanding congregation continues to grow with several new will be gained of the diverse traditions that nourish families arriving from Egypt every week. the community. The oldest congregation west of the Each month, for six months, a different Hudson River, The Old Bergen Church of Jersey congregation will invite participants of Sacred City believes that the life of its church is closely Spaces to join them in a special worship service. woven together with the fast changing cominunity. Local clergy will talk about the distinctive rituals, No longer is the sanctuary filled with a thousand observances and fundamental beliefs of their people greeted by white-gloved ushers in long religious group, linking the religions through jackets, nor is Dutch the lingua franca. Today, with comparative study. about 150 members, Jersey City'S Reformed- After a tour of the site -- featuring artistic, Presbyterian congregation welcomes the many architectural, historic and/or ritual treasures -- the nations, languages and cultures into their midst. group will have the opportunity to engage in a By giving glory to God over the past 95 question and answer session with clergy and years, Monumental Baptist Church has served congregants. Each day will end w;th refreshments Jersey City's Baptist community. The church strives offered in a social setting. to touch the lives of people in practical and spiritual The following houses of worship in Jersey ways by distributing food to the hungry and clothing City will be participating in the Sacred Spaces to the needy. Radio and television ministries reach program: Temple Beth-El; St. Demetrios Greek many people beyond its doors, and the role of Orthodox Church; St. Aedan's Church: St. George education has been an important component of and St. Shenouda Coptic Orthodox Church; Old Monumental's community service. Bergen Church of Jersey City; and Monumental Reverend Scott Kallstrom, pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Church Van Vorst, Jersey City, will present an Temple Beth-EI, Jersey City'S prominent.opening lecture at the historic 25 Pathside Building Reform synagogue, has occupied it premises since on Wednesday, September 27. The lecture wiii 1926, although the initial congregation itself was. -examine the history of religious expression and established in 1864 at a different location. "diversity in Hudson County from its establishment Throughout the years, in addition to religious in 1660 ' to the present. Moving beyond history devotions, the congregation has been in the and current demographics, Reverend Kallstrom will forefront of major Jewish causes, adult education present a comparative religious analysis, offering and social action programs within the community. insights into how architecture and art effect Frrmly anchored in Jersey City since the tum partic.ular religious expression and transmit spiritual of the century, St Demetrios Greek Orthodox meanmg. Church has been a center of American-Hellenic This program is free of charge to the religious life in Hudson County. The church, public; however, participants must pre-register for the series or individual sessions. network