MAZEL TOV TO OUR 2018 DINNER DANCE HONOREE

TEVET-SHEVAT-ADAR 5778 JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2018 MAZEL TOV TO OUR 2018 DINNER DANCE HONOREE THE CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER IN HONOR OF ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY L DOR V DOR SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 1:30pm at The Richfield Regency Early History of the CJC A social club called "Planets" started by young Jewish men in Clifton during their high school years in the 1920's was the first Jewish organization in the City of Clifton. In 1942 when many group members reached maturity, the years of friendship and camaraderie paid off. Meeting at the Okonowsky home a decision was made to form a Jewish congregation in the City of Clifton. Administrative space was rented at Thorburn's Hall on Clifton Avenue. A Hebrew School was started with classes meeting in the basement of Ethel Goldberg's home on Sylvan Avenue. In the spring of 1943, at a meeting held at the Daughters of Miriam, the Clifton Jewish Council was organized. The first President, Maurice Karp, served with seven trustees. Throughout the remainder of 1943 and into 1944 plans continued. Through the courtesy of the Fabian Theater chain, offices above the Clifton Theater were used at no charge for a three day a week Hebrew School. In 1944 under the Presidency of Abraham Feltman a Building Fund Campaign began. During the Presidency of Philip Rubin in 1945, Ruth Polhemus Goldberg, our only honorary member, donated the premises at 300 Clifton Avenue above the Grand Union for the use of the CJC. At this time, a Women s Council was organized. In 1946 while Joseph Stadtmauer, our 4th President, was in office, our first spiritual leader was hired. Rabbi Harold J. Ramirowsky taught three days and conducted services on the Sabbath and High Holidays above the Grand Union. He alternated living in the Goldberg and Rubin homes until he married. Finally after almost five years of planning, a site for a permanent home was chosen in 1947 under the 5th President Jacob Averbach. On October 30, 1949, ground breaking ceremonies were carried out on the tract of land at Barkley and Delaware. The cornerstone was laid on June 4, 1950. Taken from the notes left by Dr. Harold Rosenberg and Dr.Robert Sussman

The Bulletin Page 2 THE CENTER BULLETIN 18 DELAWARE STREET CLIFTON, NEW JERSEY 07011 973-772-3131 E-MAIL ADDRESS: www.cliftonjewishcenter@verizon.net WEBSITE: www.cliftonjewishcenter.com RABBI S EMAIL: rabbibob18@gmail.com Rabbi can be reached when not in shul at 973-449-9117 Rabbi Bob Mark Cantor Irving Cohen President - Elinor Alboum Executive Director - Karen Schutz Secretary - Cari Brandon Editor- Karen Schutz VOL. XLXVV I No. 3 JAN. - FEB. 2018 SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS SERVICES Morning, Monday & Thursday..8:00am Friday Evenings.....7:30pm Saturday Morning.9:00am Saturday Mincha.Immediately after Kiddush Sunday..8:30am Mon. Jan. 1st Sun. Jan. 7th Sun. Jan. 14th Sun. Jan. 21st Sun. Jan. 28th Sun. Feb. 4th Sun. Feb. 11th Sun. Feb. 18th SPECIAL EVENTS 8:00am HAPPY NEW YEAR 12 Noon North Jersey Jewish Singles Open Mike Comedy Brunch 9:15am Board of Dir. Meeting in Wenger Lounge 2-4pm Adult Education movie, Allied 9:30am Hebrew School Tu B Shevat Seder 9:15am Men s Club Meeting In downstairs Esther K. Sussman Lounge 10:30am CJC Book Club re view of Playing with Fire 9:15am Board of Dir. Mtg. in upstairs Wenger Lounge 10:00am Sisterhood Paid-up Membership breakfast with Mystery Tricky Tray CANDLELIGHTING TIME Fri. Jan. 5 4:25pm Fri. Jan. 12 4:32pm Fri. Jan. 19 4:40pm Fri. Jan. 26 4:48pm Fri. Feb. 2 4:57pm Fri. Feb. 9 5:05pm Fri. Feb. 16 5:14pm Fri. Feb. 23 5:22pm Sun. Feb. 25th Wed. Feb 28th Thurs. Mar. 1st 12 Noon Aaron Toledano Tasting Lunch followed by movie, TBD 6:30pm 1st Reading of the Megillah, Purim Party-Make your own Sundae 8:00am 2nd Reading of the Megillah SAVE THE DATE Friday, March 9th 6:30pm Services followed by SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA DINNER

The Bulletin Page 3 RABBI S MESSAGE Two Missions To Israel What a Story To Tell As I returned from my most recent trip to Israel I could not put my finger on which of my many trips has been the best. The most recent one certainly is a contender. With the exception of just a few, most of my trips have been working trips, as has been this most recent tour entitled The Ultimate Mossad Mission. Concentrating primarily on the IDF and Mossad, we visited the Kirya (Israel s Pentagon), Mossad Headquarters, and a number of other places not normally seen by visitors, even important ones. Hosted by Shurat Hadin, we also received a great deal of information of its work, which is to deprive the PA and other terrorist sponsors (including Iran) of its financial resources. It has mastered the art of suing the various terrorist entities and using their own published information against them to win large settlements, including the transfer of a building in Midtown Manhattan formerly owned by the government of Iran and using the proceeds to help the victims and families of victims. Just how they do their work and how they succeed is something truly incredible to listen to. We were treated to lectures by their legal staff and directors and I can assure you that everyone was attentive and not a disruptive sound could be heard during their lectures. The mission was incredibly powerful but truly exhausting. Our schedule began between 5:30 and 6:00AM each day and ending most often around 9:00-10:30PM. Every moment was utilized including travel time between visits with lectures by Shurat Hadin attorneys, Israeli generals, former Mossad agents and directors. Following the trip, Eric (my son) and I went on our own Mission to the Druze community in Israel, to present the families of the officers slain on the Temple Mount with the additional funds we had collected after our original presentation on September 26th in our Sanctuary. Our experience there was successful beyond our wildest dreams. It is my intention to schedule a presentation of 2-3 hours after Sunday morning services, on a date to be announced. There are few pictures of the Mossad Mission because no cameras were allowed. Simply pulling out a cell phone was enough to get it confiscated. No exceptions. Below are some photos of our Druze Mission. Note that many homes of the Druze fly the Israeli Flag and the Druze flag, and are proud to do so. After meeting with the Druze, I can honestly say that they are THE MOST Patriotic Israeli citizens - Bar NONE. I look forward to letting you all share in what we learned on both missions. Rabbi Bob

The Bulletin Page 4 Dear Friends, PRESIDENTS MESSAGE I hope that you had a very happy Chanukah and are looking forward to a happy and healthy 2018. This is the time of year that people make New Year s resolutions. I would hope that some of you consider making a resolution to participate in and enjoy the many activities taking place at the Clifton Jewish Center. I thought I would take a few lines to tell you what you missed in December. Besides are regular services we had a very successful Chanukah party attended by over 130 adults and children. They enjoyed the deli sandwiches, latkes and desserts prepared by our members. We had fun with the tricky tray and enjoyed cotton candy and popcorn made on the spot by Noah Szeimberg, our very active young member. On December 13th, the members, both children and adults went to Clifton City Hall to light the menorah and celebrate Chanukah with songs and desserts. Mayor Anzaldi and several council members joined in our celebration and helped sing the dreidel song. Our Friday night December 15th Shabbat Dinner was enjoyable and delicious. Check out the Bulletin and the calendar to see what is coming up in January and February. We are working on some new ideas and are planning some surprises for the upcoming Sisterhood Brunch. Thanks to Aaron Toledano, who will tempt us with some of his wonderful recipes at a lunch in late February. I hope to see you in the coming months. On a more serious note, we need your help at our morning minyan. Some of our regular attendees have moved out of the area, are wintering in Florida, or unable to come for other reasons. I started attending the Thursday morning minyan when I retired and I know that a few more of you are also retired. It would be a great help if you could attend Monday, Thursday or Sunday morning so that we always have a minyan for people saying Kaddish. After services we always have coffee and snacks and sit around chatting and relaxing before starting our day. Your attendance would be greatly appreciated. SAVE THE DATE. Sunday, June 24, 2018 is the date for the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Clifton Jewish Center. Our Dinner Dance this year will be held at the Richfield Regency in Verona and I am pleased that Iris and Mal Gang are chairing it. Stay tuned for more details. We have many activities planned for the upcoming months and I do hope that one of your resolutions this year will be to become an active member of the Clifton Jewish Center. Elinor Alboum, President

The Bulletin Page 5 BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND PLEASE JOIN US FOR A TASTING LUNCH ON SUNDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2017 AT 12 Noon (weather permitting) $12 per person Reservations must be in by Tuesday February 20th PRESENTED BY AARON TOLEDANO FOLLOWED BY AN EARLY SUNDAY MOVIE To be determined THE CJC MEN'S CLUB JOIN US ON SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH AT 9:15AM FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION IN THE WENGER LOUNGE YOUR SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN If there is snow on the ground, icy conditions or a storm predicted SERVICES WILL BE CANCELLED If possible, a phone tree will go out to inform you of cancellations. Please do not take any chances with winter weather. YAHRZEIT DONATIONS (THROUGH DECEMBER 20, 2017) The following have remembered their loved ones by donating to the Clifton Jewish Center Florence Schoem Laurie & Larry Loeber Ann Dairman Barbara Zucker Mitzi Kramer Steve Cohen Peter Tilkin Robin Knee Jerrold Starr Dr. Arnold Klein Pauline Grossel Iris & Mal Gang Charles Adrian Elliot Rassin Dr. S. Rosenberg Karen & Philip Nagel Ira & Barbara Zucker Grace & Charlie Oksenberg Jill & Richard Margolis Arlene & Sy Greenstein Adina & Ron Nadel Isaac Hertzberg Anne Siegelbaum Angela & Edward Poller Shari Salkin

The Bulletin Page 6 TU B SHEVAT - NEW YEAR OF TREES Tu B Shevat, the new year for the Trees, will be celebrated on Wednesday January 31st. The word Tu, pronounced too is constructed from the Hebrew letters tet and vav. Tet is the ninth letter in the Hebrew alphabet; vav is the sixth. Nine + Six = Fifteen. B Shevat means in the month of Shevat. The custom on Tu B Shevat is to eat fruits from the seven species for which the Land of Israel is praised:...a land of wheat and barley and grape vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and date honey (Deut. 8:8). The proper blessing before eating the fruit is: Baruch Atah Ado-nai Elohai-nu Melech Haolam boray pri ha-aitz. Blessed are you G-d, King of the Universe, Who creates the fruit of the tree. On Tu B Shevat, it is also customary to eat a new fruit (a seasonal fruit that you have not yet tasted this season), and to say the following blessing: Baruch Atah Ado-nai, Elohai-nu Melech HaOlam, sheh-he-che-yanu vi-kee-yimanu vi-hee-gee-yanu laz-man ha-zeh. Blessed are You G-d, King of the Universe, Who has kept us alive, sustained us, and brought us to this season. ISRAEL BONDS The figure to date from the Annual CJC Israel Bond Drive is a grand total of $90,200 from 34 purchases. We are very proud to have raised this substantial amount. It is always a good time to consider Israel Bonds for your savings. Israel Bonds have never defaulted on payment of principal or interest since the first bonds were issued in 1951. We thank all of the participants in this worthwhile endeavor. To purchase a bond, please call Bill Frisch, Chairperson at 973-478-4150 WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE Services begin at 8:00am Monday and Thursday and at 8:30am on Sunday and Shabbat Services begin at 9:00AM. It is imperative that you attend on time. The first saying of the Mourners Kaddish occurs about ten minutes after the beginning of the service. Without a minyan (10 people) we are unable to say Kaddish and this must be skipped until our numbers increase during services. We urge you to be on time so that our mourners can be accommodated. Thank you. MAZEL TOV TO JUDY AND JOEL WOROB ON BEING THE WINNER OF OUR CHANUKAH RAFFLE DRAWING THANK YOU TO ALL MY WONDERFUL FRIENDS FOR THEIR GOOD WISHES AND KINDNESS DURING MY RECENT ILLNESS. I AM TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE YOUR SUPPORT. LOVE, IRIS GANG

The Bulletin Page 7 OUR LOX BOX BRUNCH AND SING-A-LONG WITH ANN DAIRMAN PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE COHEN

The Bulletin Page 8 PHOTOS FROM CJC SISTERHOOD CHANUKAH PARTY Sunday, December 10, 2018 PHOTOS COURTESY OF STEVE COHEN

The Bulletin Page 9 *PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS* THE CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER IS TURNING 75!! WITH A SPECIAL DINNER DANCE CELEBRATION AT 1:3O PM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 24, 2018 AT THE RICHFIELD REGENCY WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SHARING A WONDERFUL AFTERNOON FILLED WITH LOVE CJC SISTERHOOD NEWS By the time you read this article, the Clifton Jewish Center/Sisterhood Chanukah Party will have taken place. The deli heroes were a great hit and the latkes were the best ever! Thanks to Martine and Karen for their baking skills in making the delicious brownies and cake. Those of you who weren t there missed a fun-filled afternoon. The mini Tricky Tray was a tremendous success. Thank you to the Board Members who donated the baskets. Thank you to the Hebrew School students for their presentation and singing. If you have not already done so, please send in your Sisterhood membership dues to the Center. Dues are $25.00 per person and $36.00 per couple. As always, don t forget Sisterhood for your Golden Book needs. Please contact Barbara Klausner at 973-471-0151. We are looking forward to having our Paid-Up Membership breakfast and Mystery Tricky Tray on Sunday, February 18th at 10:00am. Wishing all of you and your families a happy, healthy and prosperous 2018.

The Bulletin Page 10 MOST OF US 60+ WERE HOME-SCHOOLED My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE If you re going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning. My father taught me LOGIC Because I said so, that s why. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM Just look at the dirt on the back of you neck. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION Stop acting like your father. My father taught me about JUSTICE One day you ll have kids and I hope they turn out just like you. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE If you don t stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way. My mother taught me WISDOM When you get to be my age you ll understand. My father taught me HUMOR When the lawn mower cuts off your toes, don t come running to me. My mother taught me about WEATHER This room of yours looks like a tornado went through it. My mother taught me about RELIGION You better pray that will come out of the carpet. My father taught me about ANTICIPATION Just wait until we get home. My mother taught me FORESIGHT Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you re in an accident.

The Bulletin Page 11 MENORAH LIGHTING CEREMONEY AT CLIFTON CITY HALL THANK YOU TO ALL OUR MEMBERS WHO DONATED TO OUR HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SHOE DRIVE. WE HAVE DECIDED TO CONTINUE THIS DRIVE WELL INTO 2018. WE ACCEPT MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN S SHOES. PLEASE CONTACT FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO HELP US IN THIS WORTHY ENDEAVOR BOXES ARE LABLED IN THE LOBBY. REMINDER: WE CANNOT ACCEPT CLEATS, BOOTS OR FLIP-FLOPS

The Bulletin Page 12 TESTIMONIAL DINNER HONOREE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CLIFTON JEWISH CENTER SUNDAY JUNE 24, 2018 at 1:30PM AT THE RICHFIELD REGENCY The undersigned hereby agrees to sponsor space in the Clifton Jewish Center Ad Journal. A check in the amount of $ is enclosed. PLEASE CIRCLE AD SIZE DIAMOND PAGE...$1,000 FULL PAGE......$150 PLATINUM PAGE.$500 HALF PAGE..$100 GOLD PAGE... $300 QUARTER PAGE..$50 SILVER PAGE $200 EIGHTH PAGE.$25 MESSAGE Name Address Phone # cliftonjewishcenter @verizon.net ONEG SHABBAT AND KIDDUSH SPONSORS Once again we would like to thank our generous congregants for sponsoring an Oneg Shabbat or a Kiddush. It is a wonderful way to celebrate a simcha or honor a Yahrzeit. December & January Sponsors Elinor & Marty Alboum David Malka Rabbi Bob & Gale Mark Barbara Klausner Charles Adrian Racheal & Boris Braun Phyllis & Alan Gitlin Barbara Kipnis Zhana & Gil Rainshtein Gladys Feinman Leslie & Peter Levine Miriam & Yacov Rainshtein Joan & Ken Levenstein Jay Horwitz Rita & Bernie Schwartz Elaine & Stanley Kramer Paul Berko Iris & Mal Gang Fran & Jerry Friend Paula & David Bilow Bill Frisch Lorna Kanter Aaron Toledano Laurie & Larry Loeber Jackie & Art Achein

TRIBUTES..THANK YOU FOR CARING Page 13 GENERAL FUND In Memory of Bud Lazerwitz By Elinor & Marty Alboum Samuel Katz By Jackie & Art Schein and Family Carol Davidson By Betty Gochman & Family Carmen Ades By David Malka Marilyn Cromer By Jackie & Art Schein Thank You to our Board members for their wonderful tricky tray baskets Thank You to Ann Dairman for leading us in a Sing-a-long at the Lox Box Brunch Thank You to Carole Rothman for her assistance with the shoe drive fundraiser Thank You to Angela and Edward Poller for their generous donation In memory of Sarah and Seymour Poller GENERAL FUND Get Well To Iris Gang By Karen & Michael Schutz By Elaine & Stanley Kramer Jane Raitt By Karen and Michael Schultz GENERAL FUND Congratulations To Rabbi Bob Mark In honor of his sermons By Rachel Van Dam Jesse and Nicole Raynes In honor of the birth of daughter Jessie Patricia By Karen and Michael Schutz Sharon and Jimmy Schwarz In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter Ally By Karen and Michael Schutz Martine Jaffe In honor of the birth of granddaughter Ammeline By Karen and Michael Schutz By Jackie and Art Schein CENTER FAMILY NOTES Condolences To Arlene and Irving Cohen & Family Jackie and Art Schein & Family Joan and Ken Levenstein & Family Elayne Eisenstein CENTER FAMILY NOTES Get Well To Iris Gang Harold Eckstein CENTER FAMILY NOTES Congratulations To Zhanna and Gil Rainshtein and Family In honor of son Hunter's Bar Mitzvah in Israel Rachel and Nisan Szeimberg In honor of their wedding anniversary Steve Goldberg and the A. Harry Moore School In honor of the school winning a $10,000 Award Helen Bromberg In honor of her birthday Yakov Rainshtein In honor of his birthday Rita Schwartz In honor of her birthday Elaine and Stanley Kramer In honor of their wedding Anniversary Martine Jaffe In honor of the birth of granddaughter Ammeline Congratulations To Our January & February Birthday Celebrants: Martine Jaffe Rabbi Bob Mark Elinor Alboum Peter Levine Leslie Levine Happy February Anniversary To Leslie and Peter Levine

The Bulletin Page 14 SINGLES GROUP The North Jersey Jewish Singles Group organized by Martine Jaffe and sponsored by the Clifton Jewish Center continues to be popular for singles in their 50 s-60 s+, coming from the entire metropolitan area. On October 29th we had a successful brunch and Sing-A-Long with Marty Yospe. Some of our members joined the Lox Box Brunch and over 50 of our members joined the CJC/Sisterhood Chanukah party and a good time was had by all. On January 7th at 12 Noon, we are planning an Open Mike Comedy Brunch MC d by Steve Goldberg and on Sunday, February 25th the North Jersey Jewish Singles are invited to Aaron Toledano s Tasting lunch and movie. For more information, please call Martine at 973-696-6527 To the ancient Israelites the earth itself was alive. The environmental laws in the Torah are based on this wisdom. Three thousand years ago Jews did not have words for the environment and ecology. What they had was the belief that a good life depended on preserving the land and the trees. This was a central theme in Judaism which we express when we celebrate Tu B Shevat. COMING IN EARLY FEBRUARY This year, the CJC is once offering again its successful way to wish your friends and family a HAG PURIM. As a fundraiser, we will be offering a beautiful personalized Purim greeting to your friends and relatives. Sending these greetings will support the CJC and is a lovely way to acknowledge friendship. You will be receiving your form from last year in late January and if you want to, you can add or delete recipients. Please send your completed form back to the Center by Monday, February 12th. WELCOME TO THE CJC B0OK CLUB On Sunday, February 4th at 10:30am, the CJC Book club will meet in the upstairs Werksman Library to review the book, Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen, led by our own, Candace Simon. Books are available at the Allwood library after December 27th.

The Bulletin Page 15 JANUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 8:00am 2 3 4 8:00am 5 7:30pm Services 6 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush 4:25pm Parsha: Shemot 7 8:30am 12 Noon North Jersey Jewish Singles Open Mike Comedy Brunch 8 8:00am 9 10 11 8:00am 12 7:30pm Services 4:32pm 13 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha:Vaera 14 8:30am 9:15 am Board of Dir. Mtg. in Wenger Lounge 2-4pm Adult Ed movie, Allied in Rapps Ballroom 21 8:30am 9:30am Hebrew School Tu B Shevat Seder 15 8:00am Martin Luther King Day 22 8:00am 16 17 Rosh Chodesh 18 8:00am 23 24 25 8:00am 19 7:30pm Sevices 4:40pm 26 7:30pm Services 4:48pm 20 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha: Bo 27 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha: Beshalach 28 8:30am 9:15am Men s Club Mtg. in Wenger Lounge 29 8:00am 30 31 Tu B Shevat FEBRUARY 2018 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 8:00pm 2 7:30pm Services 4:57pm 3 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha: Yitro 4 8:30am 10:30am CJC Book Club review of Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritson 5 8:00am 6 7 8 8:00am 9 7:30pm Services 5:05pm 10 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha: Mishpatim 11 8:30am 9:15am Board of Dir. Mtg. in Wenger Lounge 12 8:00am 13 14 15 8:00am 16 7:30pm Services 5:14pm 17 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha: Terumah Rosh Chodesh Rosh Chodesh 18 8:30am 10:00am Sisterhood Paid-up Membership Breakfast 19 8:00am Presidents Day 20 21 22 8:00am f 23 7:30pm Services 5:22pm 24 9:00am Services Mincha after Kiddush Parsha: Tetzaveh 25 8:30am 12 Noon Aaron Toledano s Tasting Lunch and movie TBD 26 8:00am 27 28 Fast of Esther 6:30pm 1st reading of the Megillah Purim Party

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