Rossmoor Jewish Congregation THE BULLETIN Vol. 44, No. 4 5 IYAR - 6 Sivan, 5777 MAY 2017 May 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 - Israel Memorial Day SISTERHOOD BOARD MTG. CEDAR RM. 10 AM 7 8 SISTERHOOD MEETING Gallery 7 :30PM 14 Lag B Omer 15 DEADLINE FOR JUNE -JULY BULLETIN 2- Israel Independence Day Board MTG Dogwood Rm. 7PM 3 4 National Day Of Prayer Interfaith Services MH 1:30 PM 5 6 9 ANNUAL 10 11 12 - Sabbath 13 TORAH STUDY MEETING Services DOGWOOD SISTERHOOD RM Gallery SABBATH 10:00 AM 7PM Mtg House 7:45 PM 16 17 18 19 20 Mother s Day 21 22 23 24 25 26 Sabbath Services Meeting House 7:45 PM 28 29 Interfaith Memorial Day Service MH 1:30 PM Board Meetings: RJC 6/6, Sisterhood 6/5; 30 31Shavuoth JUNE 1 Yizkor Meeting House 10:30 AM 27 TORAH STUDY DOGWOOD RM 10:00 AM www.facebook.com/rossmoorjewishcongregation
PAGE 2 MAY 2017 SERVICES The Cantor is Mary Feinsinger. FRIDAY, May 12 th 7:45 PM SISTERHOOD SABBATH SABBATH SERVICES Lay Reader Hadassah Aylat Torah Reader Cantor Mary ONEG SHABBAT SPONSOR: Sisterhood FRIDAY, May 26 th 7:45 PM SABBATH SERVICES Lay Reader Jeff Albom Torah Reader Bob Kolker ONEG SHABBAT SPONSOR: The Congregation Thursday, June 1 st at 10:30 AM Yizkor Jeff Albom YAHRZEIT MEMORIALS (Donations are appreciated but not required.) Yahrzeit anniversaries of Congregants family members will be recognized during the Kaddish portion of the Sabbath Service closest to the actual anniversary date. Members may submit name(s) to Co-Gabbai Judy Perkus (395-1552). Include both English and Hebrew names and dates (if known) Oneg Shabbat Sponsorships Celebrate a simcha. Honor someone special. Remember a loved one. Contact Co-Gabbai Janet Goodstein to reserve your special date. NOTICES TUESDAY, MAY 9 TH CONGREGATION ANNUAL MEETING and ELECTION OF RJC BOARD MEMBERS The co -Presidents urge all members to be present at the Annual Meeting on May 9 th at 7 PM in the Gallery. It is important that we have a quorum present to conduct Congregation business and to elect officers for the 2017 2018 term. Thank you, Ginny Kolker May 10 th RJC NOMINATION SLATE Co-Presidents: Ben & Judith Wistreich, Dolores Grieff, Judy Perkus and Arnold Jasper Vice Presidents: 1 st : Ben Wistreich 2 nd: Judith Wistreich 3 rd : Arnold Jasper Treasurer: Jeffrey Albom Recording Sec.: Virginia Kolker Corresp. Sec.: Dolores Grieff Delegates 1 Year Remaining: Hadassah Aylat Norman Perkus 2 Years Remaining: Karen Seiden Carolyn Wall 3 Years: Jeanette Dobrin Steven Gray
THE BULLETIN PAGE 3 Yahrzeits In memory of Yetta Patron, Helene s beloved grandmother Anna Lowe, Steve s beloved grandmother Helene & Steven Gray To have your tribute [Yahrzeits, birthday, anniversary, speedy recovery, in honor of, in memory of ] listed in the next issue of the Bulletin: Checks are to be made out to Rossmoor Jewish Congregation-- $5 minimum and sent to Carolyn Wall, 450A Roxbury Lane, 609-662-4224. The deadline for the June July issue is May15 th The Rossmoor Jewish Congregation will celebrate its To Jeff and Marcia Albom for coordinating our Kosher Annual Seder. Kudos also to their committee Janet & Fred Goodstein, Helene & Steve Gray, and Karen Seiden. To Cantor Mary and Bob Kolker for leading the Seder. [photo by Helene Gray] on April 14, 2018. Please join the committee being formed to plan the festivities. Please call Judy Perkus or Ben Wistreich with your ideas for this special event, To all who donated to our Passover Appeal Cantor Mary Feinsinger Reading from the Haggadah
PAGE 4 MAY 2017 ACTIVITIES OF THE RJC SISTERHOOD MEET ALBERT EINSTEIN By Hadassah Aylat The Rossmoor Sisterhood invites all Rossmoor residents to come, see, and hear Albert Einstein (re-enacted by Bill Agress) at their next meeting on Monday, May 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallery. You ll learn the truth about the world s most famous genius, about his family, pets, eccentricities, favorites, childhood, hobbies, how he helped Princeton children with their homework, support for Israel, and his famous theory of relativity. Bill Agress is a re-enactor, actor, planner, and teacher, and for more than 30 years has been reenacting various Revolutionary heroes. He has appeared in plays and musicals at the Bucks County Playhouse and McCarter Theatre, and is a tireless advocate for the importance of the state of New Jersey in the context of the American Revolution. Come and enjoy our special refreshments, and we hope you ll bring non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry. The annual celebration of Sisterhood Sabbath will take place on Friday, May 12. Not only does Sisterhood sponsor the Oneg Shabbat, but also many Sisterhood members participate in the service. Hadassah Aylat will be the Lay Reader SUNSHINE CARDS: If you have any information regarding the illness or death of any Congregation member, please call: JEANETTE DOBRIN, 609-409-2722. Get Well cards were sent to: Ed Abrams and Evelyn Kruger CONGREGATION TREE OF LIFE Inscribe a leaf to help our Tree of Life to grow. For information, see Page 6. Recent Donors who placed a New or Renewal Leaf on the Tree page: Roz Cooper Shirley Pores Judith and Ben Wistreich To Marcia and Jeff Albom for delivering to me the complete Passover meal from the Passover Seder. Everything was delicious. Sorry I was unable to attend. Dolores Grieff Save the Date: For the CONGREGATION S ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY BBQ Tuesday, July 4.
THE BULLETIN PAGE 5 MEN S & FRIEND S CLUB Join Us At ICHIBAN18 Japanese Hibachi Lunch (In the Route 18 Shopping Center) WEDNESDAY, MAY 24 th, 1 p.m. Complete Lunch, $16.00 (add $1 for Brown Rice) EVERYTHING IS INCLUDED! Here s the deal: Ichiban 18 s authentic knife-wielding chefs heat up the grills and serve you YOUR CHOICE of ONE entrée (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Pork Loin, Salmon, Tilapia, or a Vegetarian Plate). There are Seven delicious choices! You ll start with a bowl of clear soup, and a Green Salad. Then your chef- grilled meal also includes sliced mixed fresh vegetables, Noodles, Fried Rice (brown rice add $1), 2 dipping sauces, hot tea & ice water and then Ice Cream for dessert! One price $16.00 per person includes your meal AND your gratuity. (or $17.00 if you order Brown rice). If you can t finish this large meal, just ask for a container to take the excess food home. Easy to get there: just head to the Brunswick Square Mall, and get on Route 18 going South. Stay in the right lane and pass the Acura dealer and the Seville Diner to the U-Turn. Cross over Route 18 directly into the Route 18 Shopping Center. Ichiban 18 is behind Burger King, easy to spot. Park in front of Ichiban 18 (plenty of spaces). You can use a fork or chopsticks; we ll all sit together at a huge Hibachi table made for conversation and fun, too! Be there just respond with your check before Friday, May 19. JOIN US IT S A FUN PLACE TO EAT! RESPONSE FORM FOR ICHIBAN 18 LUNCHEON, WED., May 24 th, 1 PM YES! I/WE will be there (names) Address PHONE # attending x $16.00 (or $17.00) = $ TOTAL, enclosed Make your check payable to JEWISH MEN S CLUB. Send with response form to BEN WISTREICH, 69-O Amherst Lane (or place this form with your check in an envelope into the Men s Club Folder in E&R before Friday, MAY 19th at the LATEST!).
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THE BULLETIN PAGE 7 SISTERHOOD BIRTHDAYGRAMS FOR MAY PLEASE PUT A CHECK-MARK ON THE LINE NEXT TO THE NAME(S) TO WHOM YOU WISH TO SEND A BIRTHDAYGRAM **SEND COMPLETED FORM BY MAY 15 th ALONG WITH YOUR PAYMENT OF $1.00 PER NAME TO: Elaine Tuchfeld, 119E Rossmoor Drive **AT $1.00 PER NAME, MY TOTAL IS $ (Check is Payable to: ROSSMOOR SISTERHOOD) NAME ADDRESS CHECK # Please print your own name below as you wish it signed. Your Name: June Brotman Adrienne June Harris Claire June Pollack Marilyn June Potter Sondra June Wall Lyn CHECK HERE You may place PAYMENT and the COMPLETED FORM in the SISTERHOOD Folder in E&R REMEMBER MAY 15 TH IS THE DEADLINE Names listed above are paid-up Sisterhood members. RJC Eugenia Abramowitz Roz Cooper Marilyn Hoffman RECENT FUND DONATIONS RECEIVED -- THANK YOU to ALL! To Donate: You may use the form below to donate at any time - - to the Congregation, to one particular Dedicated Fund, or divided amongst various Funds. Simply write the amount(s) next to your choice(s) below and send the form with your check. GENERAL FUNDS RJC Donation [benefits all members through Congregation Services and functions] SPECIAL DEDICATED FUNDS Donation(s): Charity* Cultural & Education Oneg Shabbat Sanctuary Organist Fees Torah Study * Note: The Charity funds are distributed to worthy causes. Donor s name(s): Indicate Total Amount of $, Your check is payable to: Rossmoor Jewish Congregation. (Donations are tax deductible.) Send your Check and this Form to: Committee Chairperson, Donated Funds, Eugenia Abramowitz, 269-C Old Nassau Rd.
ROSSMOOR JEWISH CONGREGATION THE BULLETIN 2 Rossmoor Drive Monroe Township, NJ 08831 First Class Mail SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS! Mention you saw their AD in THE BULLETIN! Page 2 Page 4 Page 2 Back Cover Advertisers in this issue: A B Carpet DeMarco Funeral Home, Inc. Herr s Plumbing PAKMAIL (The Printer for our BULLETIN MAY 2017 THE BULLETIN STAFF Editor: Judy Perkus Circulation: Bob Kolker Proofreaders: Judith and Ben Wistreich Deadline: Please submit copy in writing on or before the 15 th of the preceding month: Special Service for Rossmoor Custom Packing, Crating, and Shipping Domestic and International Shipping Packaging and Moving Supplies Mailbox rental Notary Services Fax Copy Lamination services Shredding Service Services for snowbirds Door-to-door luggage shipping Shipping Service to the Islands Free local pick-up Senior Citizen Discount 859 Route 130North East Windsor Tel: 609-443-6245 Fax: 609-443-6201 pakmail.eastwindsor@verizon.net www.pakmaileastwindsor.com