Shevat 5784 / February 2025
Volume VIII
No. 72
RABBI'S MESSAGE Power Corrupts In the Torah, the kohanim, the priests, are some of the most powerful members of society. They are the ones with direct access to God through their service in the Tabernacle and later in the Temple. Our text places strict restrictions on them—which parts of the sacrifices they may have for food, who they may marry, and exactly how they are to perform their function. They are not allocated any land. The Torah also restricts kings, placing limits on how many horses they may have, how many wives, and how much personal wealth they may have. Our tradition understands the corrupting influence of wealth and power, and tries to mitigate that influence. It's not just priests and royalty that the Torah is concerned about. The Book of Deuteronomy expresses concern that the people, when they become prosperous and wealthy in the Promised Land, will forget God. This matters not because God’s ego is at stake, but because part of the point of gratitude to God is that it reminds us that we are not fully responsible for our own good fortune. You don’t have to believe in God to recognize this. Every one of us who has succeeded has had help along the way. In many families, wealth that has been built over generations gives family members a good start in life that helps them succeed. Inspirational teachers, mentors, bosses that hired and encouraged you, and sometimes police or courts that gave you a second chance are all common sorts of help. In many cases, those in our country who are white have had much greater access to these kinds of opportunities. The thing is, if we can’t recognize the ways we’ve had help to succeed, it is easy to start believing that those who haven’t had the same success are inferior to us—that they’re less intelligent and don’t work as hard—when in many cases they have simply not gotten the kind of help we’ve received. When Deuteronomy admonishes us to recognize that our good fortune is not because of our merit but because of the grace of God, it is also telling us to recognize that other people’s misfortune is not because of their deficiencies. Therefore, we should help them and lift them up. Because the Torah also shows great concern for the disadvantaged: orphans, widows, the people living among us who are not citizens (in the time of the Torah, this referred to non-Israelites living in Israelite society). Giving tzedakah is a mitzvah, a commandment. We generally refer to this as giving to charity, but “charity” implies doing something out of compassion or pity. The word “tzedakah” means “justice” or “righteousness,” which means something different. It means that it is unjust for people to have to live in poverty, and therefore unjust for those with money not to help those in need. Deuteronomy commands that we leave the corners of our fields and crops that are dropped while harvesting for the poor. In our country, the gap between the wealthy and the poor has widened dramatically in recent decades. Last month, President Donald Trump was inaugurated, and he makes no secret of his desire to gain more wealth for himself, or of his admiration for others who are wealthy. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and other billionaires had prominent seats at the inauguration. I am not sure that any of them believe they have had significant help to get to where they are, and I’m not convinced that they are interested in helping those less fortunate than themselves. Our government was set up with checks and balances for much the same reason that the Torah commands us to recognize that prosperity comes from God, not our own merit. Those who govern us are entrusted with a lot of power, and it is ultimately dangerous for the country if there are no checks on that power. Power corrupts. We see it over and over from the Hebrew Bible to the present day. From what I and many others see, President Trump and his friends would rather not have checks on their power. We must be vigilant in using the power we have—through organizing, advocating with our politicians, choosing where to donate money, and protesting if necessary—to help maintain a democracy that doesn’t allow power to be consolidated in too small a group of people. Sometimes where we are in this country feels overwhelming to me, and maybe it does to you too. But the good news is, we are already used to caring about those living in poverty and giving tzedakah. We already have a strong community in which we take care of each other. We already have strong relationships across religious, racial, and ethnic lines through the Interfaith Coalition of Brooklyn. This good work we have done and are doing will help us as we go forward. As I write this, the precarious cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is holding, and seven hostages have been returned alive to Israel. The emotions around this are complicated, but I am so grateful that these seven young women, so close in age to my own daughters, are back home. May the cease-fire hold and may peace yet come. I am here if you need to talk—please don’t hesitate to reach out. I look forward to seeing you soon. Rabbi Hoover
Voice of Truth
Rabbi Heidi Hoover
Adrienne Knoll B'ShERT President
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE Re-discovering the Sunrise My day begins when the moon is still bright. This hasn’t been the case since my 18-year stint of kid-schlepping duty ended almost a decade ago—said kids are now on their own and schlepping themselves to jobs. Frankly, it’s not a schedule I ever planned on reviving. Then came Raymond, the mini goldendoodle puppy who entered our lives in November after the death of our beloved shih-tzu/yorkie mix Teddy. While Teddy was content to sit next to me on the couch, Raymond will try to grab my book and run away with it. Usually, he will succeed. While Teddy took maybe a few nibbles on one chair leg back when he was a pup, Raymond has already gnawed through wooden furniture knobs, absconded with the TV remote and a back scratcher (the latter item still hasn’t turned up), and extracted a handful of divots from my dining room set. And while Teddy would wait for me to be awake, showered and dressed before his first walk of the day, Raymond has no such sense of courtesy. His day starts while it’s yesterday, and, therefore, so does mine. I get up, throw on my coat, and off we go to the grassy patch in the driveway. (Not far, but closer to civilization that I generally get in the pre-dawn hours.) It is from this spot that I watch the old day become the new one. At first I did so grumpily, but after a few weeks of this routine I discovered something. There were elements of this too-early outing that I couldn’t change—the dog needing to go out, me being roused from a sound sleep, the rain/snow/bitter cold—but there was one variable that was within my control. I could look up instead of down, stop cursing the hour, and enjoy the first appearance of the new day—the moment when darkness gives way to light. This moment is followed quickly by glorious pinks and greens and blues that just demand your attention. That’s the point of this encounter, I think—paying attention not only to what’s around you but to what may be unknown to you unless you actively seek it out. I retired from full-time work last year, and one peril of retirement I’ve found is that one day tends to slide into the next. The absence of a work-focused structure can easily morph into, well, lack of structure. (I refuse to let medical appointments count.) I too quickly became one of those people who would look at the home screen on my phone to check what day of the week it is. Before you ask, I do have the self-awareness to know that this is not a particularly healthy way to live. Even with his off-the-charts energy and furniture-eating habits, Raymond has helped. Thanks to my pup, I've re-discovered the sunrise. I’m awake (more or less) and present when most of the world is still asleep and the new day is open and potentially filled with promise. What will I bring to this new day? What can I learn? How can I contribute? Instead of a void of commitment-less hours, I’m beginning to see possibility. I’d love to hear from other retirees, whether you’re new at it or have successfully mastered the art of retirement. What was the transition like for you? What do you do to give your life structure and meaning? (Also, if you have any tips to stop a teething puppy from using your body/shoes/furniture as chew toys, please do pass them along.) B’Shalom, Adrienne Knoll President, B'ShERT
The Cooking with Friends small group met on Saturday, January 11 to cook a meal at the home of Tamara Kerner.
Photos by Ron Schweiger
The group sits down to a nice meal.
Love is always in the air. It is, after all, February. Soon we will celebrate Tu B’Shevat, birthday of the trees, because we love our trees and know that they make our lives better. Love of community is what drives our Temple to bring us together and make our lives better. We are looking forward to Shabbat Across America on March 7. This year we decided to make it a community outreach event. We will advertise in our local news outlets and invite the unaffiliated people from our community to attend. It would be lovely for our own congregants to join our guests to show them how much we love B’ShERT. We will have a Shabbat dinner preceding worship services and the Temple will provide chicken and some sides; attendees can bring a non-dairy salad or dessert. There will be no cost to attend. This year, the Girl Scout’s Faith week coincides with our Purim family megillah reading and carnival. So, a traditional teaching Shabbat is not the way to go. Instead, we will lean into the fun aspects of Purim which might remind our non-Jewish scouts of Halloween. This is a fun family service and we think the Girl Scouts, their families, and leaders will really enjoy participating with us. After the service, they will be invited to attend the Purim Carnival. We will, of course, enjoy Girl Scout cookies for dessert. Our small groups are going strong. Portable Crafts met on Saturday, January 11. Cooking with Friends gathered at Tamara Kerner’s home on January 12 to prepare and enjoy Jewish foods around the world. Opera Fans enjoyed an HD production of Aida at BAM with a lecture following the performance on January 25. If you are interested in joining any of these groups, let us know. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 5, and all are welcome to attend or, if you have suggestions for us, don’t hesitate to reach to Emily emilywhitehead59@yahoo.com or Ellyn redstone48@optonline.net Happy and bright days ahead, Emily Whitehead and Ellyn Rothstein Co-Chairs, Membership Committee
Membership Committee
Brotherhood Affiliate at B'ShERT
It was a wonderful event in the Community Room on Sunday, January 12. Paul Kaplan's presentation on the life of songwriter Irving Berlin was fantastic! His commentary and videos were enjoyed by all. The turnout was amazing both in person—we filled up the Community Room—as well as on Zoom. I would estimate around sixty people attended this event. Thank you Eric Platt for arranging this very enjoyable event for our Brotherhood and Temple audience. We are also thrilled to report that we have filled up almost all one hundred boxes in our Super Bowl Box 50/50. If you are still interested, contact Eric Platt or Gene Guskin to see if any boxes are still available. Great News: Thanks to the continuous effort of Paul Dann, the fire department has agreed to send representatives to our Temple on Sunday, March 9, between 10 and 11 a.m. for CPR training. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning this lifesaving skill. This event will be open to everyone. Please stay tuned for further details on how you can sign up. On Sunday, February 2, at our Brotherhood Breakfast and discussion we will finalize plans for the March 9 CPR training, as well other important ideas of interest to the men at our Temple, All men are invited! It would be great to see some new faces as well as our unbelievably loyal Temple Brotherhood members. Question: Why does it seem so many more women are active in our Temple than the men? We can see this in the makeup of our Executive Board and Board of Trustees. Mark these dates: Sunday, April 6 will be a fantastic presentation by Alan Zarrow Sunday, May 18, join us for a wonderful remembrance event by Ron Schweiger Stay tuned for further details! We wish everyone safety, good health, and happiness for the foreseeable future. Enjoy Tu B'Shevat, President's Day or week, and your Super Bowl Parties (at least the Jets and Giant can't lose on that day). Joel Moss and the members of your Brotherhood at B’ShERT
Women of B'ShERT: A Sisterhood Organization
Happy New Year! The Women of B’ShERT wish everyone and their families all the best in 2025. We started off the New Year on Monday, January 13, with Gail Levine-Fried, Ph.D, and her topic, “Welcome the New Year!“New Beginnings: Time to Reset.” While this wasn’t a lecture, Gail gave us pertinent advice to follow. She mentioned that there are two main important principles of Yoga—be comfortable and be able. She also stated that each day is a “new beginning for us, and that we need to revitalize ourselves.” How? By taking time out, by taking a moment to come to stillness, and by slowing down. Our culture pushes us to be more productive. We are always being pushed. Gail spoke about the phrase, “The Pause that Refreshes,” from the Coke commercial years ago. She said that we need to come to a place of “stillness,” even for a moment. We need to live earnestly and courageously in the present moment. Thus, we need to pause. Also, Gail pointed out that “the world is new to us every morning, and each day is a new beginning for us.” And, to live in the present moment, we can’t think about the past or worry about the future. When we worry, we aren’t really “present,” and we can‘t take things in. We should also release tension, because we need to let it go. The key to all of life is “to be able to let go.” Gail further reiterated that we need to get rid of “stuff” that we don’t need, which creates a cluttered environment. We also need to “shift,” i.e., like changing the channel on a TV or radio. Do something “different” to shift your attention, such as crossword puzzles, knitting or crocheting, dancing, etc. Gail also suggested doing slow stretching or movement. Combine breathing with slow movement. And, to stretch is good for the upper back and neck. Also, pausing and slowing down to focus on the moment can reduce anxiety and depression. Gail pointed out that a “big stretch and yawn, saying ‘Oy’ released with a sigh, is letting go of everything.” She further stated that we need to have a secret affirmation—a positive source that we give to ourselves, that is, positive self-talk to program your mind in a positive way, such as, “Everything about me is good.” Gail stated, “We can slow down the biological clock—these processes help, and have been around for years. Self care is not a luxury, it’s an investment.” In between her talk, Gail showed us some exercises to help with stress and ultimately produce relaxation. The exercises were indeed very helpful. Thank you, Gail. If anyone is interested in seeing Gail’s class, send her an email, and you are welcome to try it out on Mondays, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. In the spring, the class will be shifting to Tuesdays. A big thank you to Gail for making us feel relaxed. Thank you to Marisha Chinsky for manning the Zoom. And much thanks to our Spiritual Helpmate, Charlotte Russell, who read one of her pertinent prayers. And, to our wonderful audience, as well. Thank you, and Namaste! Join us on Monday, February 10, at 7:15 p.m., on Zoom only, when our guest speaker will be congregant Alan Zarrow, who will be speaking on “There’s No Crying in Baseball: Women in the National Pastime, and the movie A League of Their Own.” Submitted by Jane Gleiberman, Secretary Candi Friedman, President Marisha Chinsky, Vice President Mara Schvarzstein, Vice President Mona Goldberg, Treasurer Charlotte Russell, Lifetime Honorary Member Women of B’ShERT, A Sisterhood Organization
On December 19, here in our sanctuary, we were able to enjoy the wonderful Winter Concert performed by Shir Chadash, the Brooklyn Jewish Community Chorus. We are so proud of our B’ShERT members who are also members of this chorus and who have been bringing this music to our community for so many years. On January 5, some of us traveled far from our sanctuary to Congregation Sons of Israel, in Briarcliff Manor, for a performance by Kol Rinah Chorale, the Jewish Chorale of Westchester, in “Chanukah Plus!” This journey was inspired by our desire to support singers Barbara Stein (my college friend) and Roberta Rothkin former Temple member and daughter of Charlotte Russell). This, too, was a beautiful concert. I was inspired to do a little on-line research on Jewish choral music in our area. We have quite a bit! There is the Yiddish Philharmonic (which is planning for a Father’s Day concert at Lincoln Center), Tizmoret (an acappella group based at Queens College), Shireinu Choir of Long Island, and the CBST Community Chorus connected to Congregation Beit Simchat Torah in Manhattan, among others. The famous Zamir Choral Foundation provides many opportunities for people of all ages to sing and sponsors the annual North American Jewish Choral Festival, taking place this year in Stamford, Connecticut, from July 20 through July 24. This festival advertises welcoming new as well as experienced singers. Of course, if you like Jewish choral music, the very best place for you is our own B’ShERT chorus, which performs at holiday services throughout the year and which has enjoyed several gigs at Marine Park and on the streets of Cortelyou Road! Check it out! In other news, we went to the Center for Jewish History on December 29 for a concert by the Andy Statman Trio, which was different and fun. We also went to see Midas Man, the opening attraction of the New York Jewish Film Festival at Lincoln Center. This well-acted, nuanced, and absorbing film was about Brian Epstein, who discovered and managed the Beatles. Don’t miss it when it comes to a theater (or TV screen) near you! Looking ahead, please contact Gail Levine-Fried at grlevine76@aol.com if you are interested in attending a performance by the Batsheva Dance Company at BAM on Saturday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. This Israeli company is popular and tickets may sell out, so you should try to decide soon. Buy your own ticket at bam.org and join Gail and Bob for an early dinner! Yvette Pomeranz Co-Chair, Jewish Cultural Committee
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Jewish Cultural Committee
ARZA
The following statement was posted to the URJ site on Sunday January 19, 2025. It reflected the situation as of that day, circumstances may have changed and evolved (hopefully for the better) since then. Reform Leaders Statement on Hostage Release and Ceasefire Agreement "And there is hope for your future declares Adonai: Your children shall return to their country." (Jeremiah 31:17) Today is a moment we have prayed to see for more than 15 months. We welcome today's news of a ceasefire and hostage agreement with bittersweet joy: with open arms to embrace and welcome home the hostages, with hearts filled with deep appreciation for all those who made this ceasefire possible, and with heartfelt prayers that, from the ashes of this enormous tragedy, a process might finally emerge that leads to true and lasting peace with security for all. Since October 7, 2023, we have held close to our hearts the Jewish obligation to prioritize redeeming of the captives. We are hopeful that the agreement announced today will ensure the return of all hostages to their loved ones and look forward to the joyful reunions of those who have been separated for so long. We pray that all those displaced from their homes in the Gaza envelope and the north will be able to return and rebuild their lives among their beloved friends and neighbors. We also take solace in the fact that the ceasefire begins an end to the suffering of all Israelis and Gazans impacted so terribly by the war. To prevent further suffering and death of additional IDF soldiers, hostages, and innocent Gazans—now is the time for those who have consistently blocked this agreement, especially Hamas, to steadfastly uphold this accord. The wounds of October 7 will remain forever: the lives taken so violently; the families torn apart; the physical and sexual violence; the mental and emotional tolls; the homes and communities destroyed; the hostages who will never return; the hostages who have returned and will return with scars both visible and invisible; the sacrifices of IDF soldiers and their families; and the innocent Gazans who have suffered horrific losses of lives, homes, and communities. President Biden and Secretary Blinken, along with so many others in the Administration, have been tireless in their efforts to free the hostages and end the war. They have opened their doors and their hearts to the hostage families and used every lever at their disposal to hasten this day. We are deeply appreciative of all they have done to bring this ceasefire to fruition. We are thankful as well for the constructive role played in recent days by members of the incoming Trump administration, who helped make this elusive agreement a reality. We continue to pray for the hostages and their families, for the healing of Israelis wounded and displaced, for unimpeded humanitarian aid to reach civilians in Gaza, and for a future of safety and self-determination for both Israelis and Palestinians. Support progressive Judaism in Israel by joining ARZA. To join, please complete the form below and send it in along with your payment of $50 made out to B’ShERT; if you prefer, you can send your membership payment electronically by going online to the B’ShERT site, https://bshert.org/. Go to the ShulCloud tab, click on Donate, and select the ARZA fund for your donation. In addition, the B’ShERT ARZA committee would appreciate voluntary donations specifically to the ARZA restricted fund, these will go to help us to present ongoing events regarding Israel. To stay informed and up to date with news from Israel, the Progressive Jewish Movement and ARZA please go to https://arza.org/, https://urj.org/ and/or https://www.irac.org/. Let’s continue to support progressive Judaism in the land of Israel. B'shalom, Tamara Kerner Chair, ARZA Committee
Please join the Interfaith Coalition of Brooklyn on Zoom on Tuesday, February 11, at 7 p.m. to discuss Cry the Beloved Country by Alan Paton. All are welcome. Our partnership in the Interfaith Coalition of Brooklyn is one of long standing, and one that is very meaningful for us. In these troubled times, it provides a path for learning about other religions and backgrounds and socializing and connecting with people who may seem different. Whether we eat together, review texts together, walk and discover our local history together, or pray together at the Thanksgiving Service, we are moving toward understanding and peace. How vital this is! The Social Action Committee is our conduit to the Interfaith Coalition. However, our committee does more than just connect us to the Coalition, worthy as that is. We do an annual High Holiday Food Drive, an annual Toy Drive in December, and two Passover Food Drives. We are trying to improve recycling at the Temple and have provided education on this issue, as well as programs on the migrant situation. Both of these topics are of critical importance today. There are certainly additional things that we have done in the past and additional things that we could do in the future. Please notify Yvette Pomeranz at yphomecrest@yahoo.com and Tamara Kerner at trkerner@gmail.com if you wish to join our committee or if you have suggestions for our committee. If you are already on our committee, we appreciate you and your ideas and look forward to hearing more. The sages have said that we are not obligated to complete the work of justice (can it ever be completed?) but we are not permitted to desist from it. Each of us can bring something to the table. If we can do something, even in a small way, we have added to the world’s goodness. Our committee can be an avenue to engage in social justice, even in a small way. Thank you for your consideration. Yvette Pomeranz Co-Chair, Social Action Committee
Social Action Committee
Meet the Caring Chesed Committee “Give us the kindness to hear with compassion, to offer support, loving comfort and care.” The Caring Chesed Committee is there for you during times of illness, sorrow, or loneliness, and we are also available and dedicated to help celebrate the simchas in your life. We will reach out to give you comfort when you are in need or when celebrations are at hand, and we also strongly encourage you to connect with us anytime. Join us! We are looking for volunteers to join our committee in our mission to become aware and to better know our Temple community. Share with us! If you know someone in need of a visit or a call, or wish to join us, please contact Ruth Bile at (646) 732-2650 or via email at ruth215@verizon.net or Judith Weiss at (718) 338-8290 or via email at jweiss7143@gmail.com. “The world stands on three things: the Torah, the Divine Service, and Acts of Loving Kindness.” Pirkei Avot 1:2 Ruth Bile Judith Weiss
Committee Spotlight
Prayer Book dedications Recently, we have acquired brand new prayer books. We must be people who are dedicated to prayer, to have the need to purchase replacement prayer books. When you open these prayerbooks, there is a blank space, suitable for displaying a dedication. If you are interested in dedicating a prayer book in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a life cycle event, for example, you can do so for a donation of $36.00, You can pay via your B'ShERT Beth Shalom v'Emeth Reform Temple. Shulcloud account, they is a category for prayerbook dedication, or enclosed a not to Alice, when making payment via check. If you need inspiration, here are some examples of dedications below. I look forward to viewing these dedications. Regards, Pam Glantzman
Attention!
Book Club
The B'ShERT book group meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 4 pm, via zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89635560576 (Passcode: 007634.) We generally read books with a Jewish component. All are welcome to join in on any of our discussions. If you would like to stay informed about the schedule, or if you have questions, please contact Evelyn Shunaman at evelyn.shunaman@gmail.com.
Date
Book
Author
February 5, 2025
The Real Mrs. Tobias
Sally Koslow
March 5, 2025
Our Country Friends
Gary Shteyngart
April 2, 2025
Klara's Truth
Susan Weissbach Friedman
May 7, 2025
The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern
Lynda Cohen Loigman
June 4, 2025
I Married A Communist
Phillip Roth
July 2, 2025
The Human Stain
August 6, 2025
The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
Richard Zimler
Have a simcha or personal milestone to celebrate? Consider sponsoring an oneg after Friday or Saturday services with your Temple family. For a $36 donation, we’ll take care of all the details. Your sponsorship will be noted in the weekly “What’s Happening” email and in the following month’s Voice of Truth. Call Alice at the Temple office at (718) 282-1596 for further information.
Dear B'ShERT Family and Friends, By now you may have noticed our interactive memorial board on the wall to the right of our recently restored stained glass window of Moses. The board has been there since October 2020 and, until now (due to the COVID pandemic), had only been seen by a few of you. We encourage you to become familiar with the board the next time you attend services. The board shows all the yahrzeits for the current and following week from the memorial plaques presently displayed in the sanctuary and the plaques from our legacy congregations, which are in storage. Because the board is digital, it can also be viewed virtually at https://bsve.joltone.com/screen/. The Board of Trustees has decided that existing memorial boards in the sanctuary will remain, while new memorial plaques will be added to this interactive board. Please note that digital plaques have the added feature of linking to a biography and images of your loved ones. To see an individual plaque, click on the “Search” tab under the Yahrzeit candle and type your loved one’s last name, then click on “Search.” When the name comes up, click again. The following is the fee schedule for new digital plaques and the fee to add biographies and images to plaques already uploaded into the board's database: Also provided in this issue of The Voice of Truth is an order form which can be sent by email or regular mail. If you have any questions, please contact me. B'Shalom, Eric Platt
Digital plaque
$300
Enhanced digital plaque (with biography and photos [max. 3] at time of purchase)
$360
Addition of biography and photos [max.3] to existing digital plaque
$100
Offerings of the Heart Contributions Gratefully Acknowledged
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund ~Rafael Gonzalez Speedy Recovery of Albert Rubowitz ~Susan Bilecky Elevator Fund In memory of Mildred Morel ~The Drucker/Antopol Family Break the Fast In memory of Mildred Morel ~Lori Pandolfo In memory of Mary Ann Pandolfo ~Lori Pandolfo Tzedakah In memory of Frances Jaffe ~Frederick Jaffe In memory of Leonard Jaffe ~Frederick Jaffe Caring/Chesed Committee ~Judith Weiss For the General Fund ~Lisa Bachner In memory of Phillip Bachner ~Lori Pandolfo ~Marcia Kaplan Mann and Gabriel Weisenthal In memory of Sarah White Goldberg ~David and Dorothy Goldberg In memory of June E. Greenspan ~Melissa Galt In memory of Hyman Kissner ~Doreen and Jerry Aronow In memory of Evelyn Kissner ~Doreen and Jerry Aronow In memory of Lenny Kissner ~Doreen and Jerry Aronow In memory of Bonnie Sue Levine ~Gail Levine-Fried In memory of Ethel Levitt ~Rosanne Levitt In memory of Abraham Levitt ~Rosanne Levitt In memory of Mildred Morel ~Marcia Kaplan Mann and Gabriel Weisenthal ~Jacqueline Morel and Amanda Morel ~Hazel Tishcoff In memory of Aaron Schwartz ~Ben and Anne Schwartz In memory of Sandy Tishcoff ~Hazel Tishcoff In memory of Samuel Weiss ~Judith Weiss In memory of Jackie Yudelowitz ~Maricia Kaplan Mann and Gabriel Weisenthal ~Hazel Tishcoff ~Lori Pandolfo
Around Town
Congratulations to Gene Guskin on a successful surgery. Sunday, January 12 marked Gene's return to Brotherhood when he attended Paul Kaplan's presentation on the life of songwriter Irving Berlin. Welcome back, Gene!
Nadine Antopol Jessica Antopol Samantha Antopol Alison Beckman-Buturla Deborah Belsky Gordon Berlin Rebecca Engel Isadore Goldstein Madeline Greenbaum Eugene Guskin Kathryn Haslanger Alan B. Hecht Leanora Katzman Rita Landberg Rosanne Levitt Lori Pandolfo Katie Pandolfo Rachelle Sarfati Ronald Schweiger Stephanie Silver Leah Stein Nurit Testi Eckstein Hazel Tishcoff Sky Tucker Audrey Walen Celeste Wiseblood Eleni Malka Zimiles
Torah Portions - February 2025
Torah Reading
Reference
February 1
Bo
Exodus 10:1-13:16
February 8
B'shalach
Exodus 13:17-17:16
February 15
Yitro
Exodus 18:1-20:23
February 22
Mishpatim
Exodus 21:1-24:18
...and Happy Anniversary to... No one, yet.
Simcha Corner Happy Birthday, February Babies!
Mazel Tov!!
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