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DECEMBER,2019-JANUARY, 2020/KISLEV-TEVET 5780
A Very Special Evening Honoring
a Very Special Cantor!
Saturday, December 14 6-9 PM
Please join us on December 14th The Saturday evening event will be
from 6pm-9pm as we honor Cantor best enjoyed by our members who
Joan Finn for her many years of are B’nai Mitzvah age and older.
dedicated service to TSTI. We will We welcome all ages to join us on
be treated to a concert with special Friday, December 13 for a 6:00 PM
meaning for Cantor Finn and enjoy Shabbat service celebrating Cantor
a dessert reception in her honor Finn.
with lots of sweets and maybe We wish her and her husband, Ron,
even a few surprises. well on their next chapter as she
To RSVP, please go to tsti.org and begins her retirement.
click on the calendar. Go to Donations to honor Cantor Finn
December 14th and click on the can be made to the Melvin & Rose
event to let us know that you will Berlow Music Fund at tsti.org
be there!
Wishing our entire congregation, friends,
family and beyond, a happy Chanukah filled
with light, laughter, and latkes.
The first candle is lit on Sunday evening,
December 22. You can find more about the
history and traditions of Chanukah as well as
the candle blessings at https://reformjudaism.
org/jewish-holidays/hanukkah
Happy Chanukah
Schedule of
Clergy Shabbat Services
Rabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min.
Rabbi Alexandra Klein
Friday, December 6 Friday, January 3
Cantor Rebecca Moses
Cantor Joan Finn Vayetzei Vayigash
Rabbi Emeritus, Harvey S. Goldman Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM Shabbat Service 7:30 PM
Cantor Emeritus, Theodore Aronson Shabbat Service and Scholar, Stephjen Oneg to follow services
R. Weisman, “How Judaism Became an Gellis-Green Chapel
Congregational Leadership American Religion”, 6:00 PM
Max Weisenfeld, President Gellis-Green Chapel Saturday, January 4
Jane Randel VP Minyan Service, 9:15 AM
Amy Giles, VP
Saturday, December 7
Elise Joy, VP
Jeff Cutler, VP Minyan Service, 9:15 AM Friday, January 10
Heather Brochin, VP Vayechi
Marjie Terry, VP Friday, December 13 Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM
Alice Hirsch, VP Vayishlach Shabbat Service 6:00 PM
Debbie Green-Taffet, VP Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM Gellis-Green Chapel
Marni Denenberg, Secretary Shabbat Service, 6:00 PM
Roberta Probber, Treasurer Gellis-Green Chapel Saturday, January 11
Sue Wishnow, Immediate Past President
Minyan Service, 9:15 AM
Beth Blackman, Executive Director Saturday, December 14 Bar Mitzvah of Asa Glassman, 10:30 AM
Carol Paster, Preschool Director Minyan Service, 9:15 AM
Mindy Schreff, Religious School Director Bat Mitzvah of Abigail Farran, 10:15 AM Friday, January 17
Tracy Horwitz, LSW, Program Director Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Kirby, 10:30 AM Shemot
Adam Baranker, Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM
Youth Engagement Coordinator Friday, December 20 Shabbat Service 6:00 PM
Sunny Seglin, Asst. to the Clergy, Bulletin Vayeshev Gellis-Green Chapel
Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM
MEMBER CONGREGATION
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM Shabbat Service, 6:00 PM Saturday, January 18
Gellis-Green Chapel Minyan Service, 9:15 AM
ADL Signature Saturday, December 21
Minyan Service, 9:15 AM
Friday, January 24
Vaera
Synagogue Speaker Friday, December 27
Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM
As part of TSTI’s partnership in the Miketz Gellis-Green Chapel
Oneg Shabbat, 5:30 PM
ADL Signature Synagogue program,
Shabbat Service 6:00 PM Saturday, January 25
Evan Bernstein, ADL’s NY/NJ Region-
Gellis-Green Chapel Minyan Service, 9:15 AM
al Director, will be speaking on
Bar Mitzvah of Judah Ratner, 10:30 AM
Thursday, December 12 at 7:00 pm.
Saturday, December 28
Minyan Service, 9:15 AM Friday, January 31
Mr. Bernstein will discuss local and
Bo
national anti-Semitism -- what does it
Shabbat Service with 4th Grade
look like today vs. in the past -- and participation, 7:30 PM
delving into the facets of anti-Semitism Oneg to follow services
introduced at the ADL Never Is Now Bass Sanctuary Building
Conference.
Mr. Bernstein has been appointed to
the New York City Public Advocate’s TSTI’s 4th Annual
Hate Crime Task Force and the Gov-
ernor of New York’s Interfaith Council. Cooking Oil Drive
He also sits on the New Jersey Office
of Homeland Security and Prepared- Cooking oil is one of the most requested
ness Interfaith Advisory Council and grocery items by our food-insecure neigh-
Congressman Andy Kim’s New Jersey bors. Please bring unopened and unex-
Leadership Council on Combatting pired plastic bottles of vegetable or canola oil (preferably 48oz) to TSTI
Anti-Semitism and Hate Speech. through Sunday, January 5th. Donated cooking oil will go to the Interfaith
Food Pantry of the Oranges (www.orangesfoodpantry.org) which is a collabora-
Please RSVP by going to www.tsti.org tive effort of four faith-based
and clicking the event on the calendar, congregations including TSTI.
then fill out the form.
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From the
Rabbis’ Studies
While I will miss her terribly, it
seems fitting that we celebrate
Cantor Finn’s retirement during the
season of Chanukah, the festival of
lights...because Cantor Finn is such Dear Friends,
a source of light in our community.
I am thrilled to have this oppor-
In the time that I have known her, I have seen her bring tunity to express my gratitude to Cantor Joan Finn and
light into homes and hospital rooms of those who are ill in offer my Mazal Tov on her upcoming retirement. The
our community. So many of us have been the recipients of
impact Cantor Finn has had on our TSTI community
her compassion and care in dark moments, and know how
loving she is. cannot be overstated. Her care, compassion, love of
Jewish learning have touched the lives of countless
I have seen Cantor Finn light up our bimah with her beauti- community members. For that, I, and we are eternally
ful voice and warm presence. I’ve particularly had the plea- grateful.
sure of standing beside her in the chapel, supporting our
b’nai mitzvah students as they celebrate becoming Jewish
adults. It is amazing to see her lead our community in a way On the wall of Cantor Finn’s study at the temple is a
that makes room for our young adults to be celebrated for tree. Each leaf on that tree represents a student with
who they are, all the while inviting the congregation to lift up whom Cantor Finn worked as part of his or her jour-
their voices in joyful song. ney to become a bar/bat mitzvah. The tree was initially
small and had just a few leaves. That tree has grown,
Cantor Finn is also a guiding light to so many learners in our
and each leaf represents a life she touched and a new
community. Cantor Finn is a beloved teacher to so many
members of our congregation, and she certainly is to me as tree that has taken root thanks, in part, to her.
well. I have learned so much from the gentle, encouraging
way she interacts with our students, young and old. She That’s the impact Cantor Finn has had over these many
is learned, wise, and shares her knowledge in a way that years. Each student with whom she worked touched
empowers learners to take Judaism as their own - nurturing her life but, equally important, was touched by Cantor’s
generations of students to feel proud of learning another
Hebrew letter, or another verse of Torah. love and enthusiasm. Cantor Joan Finn has planted and
nourished countless trees. In the process, we, as indi-
I would be remiss if I did not mention one additional source viduals, as a synagogue, and as a Jewish community,
of light that Cantor Finn offers, which I perhaps appreciate are far richer.
as much, if not even more than all of the above: her sense
of humor. In tense moments, she can always put a smile
I will have much more to say at the Havdalah celebra-
on my face with a perfectly timed, slyly whispered joke. Her
comedic irreverence put me right at ease when I first came tion on on December 14, but for now, I want to express
to this congregation, and she’s kept me laughing ever since. my thanks. Yesher Koach. May Cantor Finn go from
strength to strength, and may she and Ron enjoy a
For so many years, Cantor Finn has been caretaker, well-deserved retirement.
teacher, and leader for our TSTI community. Who we are
is indelibly shaped by the way in which she has shared her
gifts with each of us over her time with the congregation. As I look forward to seeing you all at the celebration of
we celebrate Cantor Finn on the eve of her retirement, we Cantor Finn later this month.
can honor her legacy by bringing more light into the world;
by working harder to take care of one another, by deepen- With respect,
ing our connection to Jewish learning, by singing out with
joy when we worship together, and most of all - by laughing
together as much as we can.
Join me in wishing Cantor Finn the very best as she enters
this new, exciting chapter of her life. Joan - we will really
miss you!
B’Yedidut - in friendship,
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The Iris Family Linda and Rudy Slucker
Religious School
There are so many ways in which Cantor Finn has im-
In preparation for writing this article, I was curious to see
pacted me, both personally and professionally! I will try to
how the dictionary defines retirement. I found pretty much
capture just a few highlights as we honor her many years of
what I had expected; it is “the time that follows the end of dedication to our congregation.
somebody’s working life”.
It is clear when you walk into Cantor Finn’s 7th grade He-
Another definition, though, seemed a little outdated, in my brew class how much she cares for each and every student
humble opinion, especially as it relates to Cantor Joan and shares in every success, no matter how small. Her stu-
Finn. “A state of being withdrawn from the rest of the world dents not only were in the capable hands of a very talented
or from a former busy life”. Somehow, knowing Cantor Finn Cantor, they were blessed with unending support, energy
as I do, I doubt that she will be withdrawn from anything. and enthusiasm that is unmatched. Her smile is contagious
She’s too vibrant, she’s too curious, and she’s too interesed -- her students can’t help but want to please her! Watching
in things around her to sit and watch inane television shows her with her students is a gift I will always treasure -- and I
know our students will too.
while eating chocolate bon bons. I, on the other hand, could
very easily retreat to my basement, becoming more iso-
Cantor Finn brought that same enthusiasm to the entire
lated by the minute. But this is not about me. This is about Religious School. She was there for every event, both large
a fearless leader, a caring professional, and a kind-hearted and small, where she would always bring that contagious
human being who has more energy in her little finger than smile and high energy! She helped welcome new students,
others do in their entire body. said farewell as they moved on, and was with them for ev-
erything in between. To say they were lucky to have spent
Retirement scares me. Perhaps it’s because I’m not truly time with her is an understatement.
ready for that big change in my life. Perhaps it’s because I
fear that without a scheduled routine I will become a slug, She is a talented baker, and is well-known for her chal-
rarely leaving my house. I’m sure I’ll know when it’s the lah baking skills! She has been known to bake for spe-
right time. For Joan, I truly believe she is retiring at the right cial occasions as well as teaching challah-baking to both
adults and teens. Several years ago she taught our Senior
time. She is making a great choice for herself while she is
Staff….lets say it was due to her diligent preparation that
healthy, in good spirits, and ready to take on new adven-
mine came out as delicious as it did!
tures or projects that she wasn’t able to pursue due to her
professional commitments. My husband Steven and I had the distinct honor to travel
to Israel several years ago with Cantor Finn, her husband
As a colleague, I will miss Cantor’s presence at weekly staff Ron and their two granddaughters. There was a lot of walk-
meetings, at life-cycle events, and at services. I will miss ing, eating, laughing and tears of joy as we all witnessed
her candor, her opinions, and her perspective on life in gen- their oldest granddaughter becoming Bat Mitzvah on top of
eral. As a friend, I will miss her sense of tolerance, fairness, Masada. It was a treat to watch their family celebrate and to
and her incredible sense of humor. As a teammate, I know know that she celebrates that way with every student she
in my heart that Joan will continue to be an integral part of works with. That trip really cemented our friendship, and I
the TSTI community, just in a different way. will be forever grateful.
Whatever she does, it is with unbridled enthusiasm! Her
Carol Paster love of Judaism and learning is contagious, and we have all
Preschool Director been touched by her many gifts. I will miss all that she has
shared with us, but look forward to making more memories
together.
Mindy Schreff
Religious School Director
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The From
President’s Cantor Moses’
Point of View Study
Some exciting events in December, and too few words What do I say about Cantor Finn? How do I put into words
here to speak of them all, so just some notes on three of what it means for me to have her retire? The truth is, I
them. don’t know. TSTI has always had Cantor Finn for me. She
welcomed me on my first day here. Her smile, her constant
From December 5th through 11th two panels from the presence, her friendship, and her balance have been a
Names Project’s AIDS Quilt will be on display in the ball- huge part of my day to day life.
room. We are very excited to be having them here and are
looking forward to the programs we will be running in our So many of you know of Cantor Finn’s wonderful ways of
school and for the wider community on December 8th to teaching our students, I don’t need to tell you about that. If
share them with you. you have had her visit you when you are not quite at your
best, you know of her amazing capacity to care for those
On the 12th Evan Bernstein, the New York/New Jersey who are sick and in need of a little extra TLC. If she has
Regional Director of the ADL, will be with us to continue been with your family following the death of a loved one,
our close programming relationship that began with over you know of her great sensitivity. If she has been with you
50 community members attending the ADL’s Never is Now and your family at the happy moments, then you know that
conference on November 21st. He will be discussing the she has the great ability to bring such joy with her. And if
fast-developing issues surrounding the growing antisemi- you have simply come to services, then you couldn’t have
tism in America. failed to miss her beautiful voice. And all of that is just
scratching the surface of the incredible woman that I have
Finally, and most importantly, a word about a retirement been privileged to work with for these years.
this month. Movies usually have three acts, musical theater
two, but (Shakespeare notwithstanding) it seems to me I have been the luckiest Cantor in the world to have Cantor
that most of us get five. This is a short article, so I will leave Finn as my partner in music, in teaching, in crime, for the
it up to you to decide where the intermissions are. But as past 8 years. She has taught me more than I could ever
someone who is early in the fourth act of my life, there are have imagined, and the fun we have had while serving this
people I look to as models, as examples of what this part of congregation is beyond measure. While I am so happy for
our lives should be and look like. her and Ron to embark on this next chapter of their lives,
I will miss my friend in the office across the hall, and I will
Cantor Joan Finn is such a model for me. miss all the beautiful harmonies that all of you hear and
that fill me with joy. But, I look forward to all the stories of
Joan moves through the world with grace. She uses her the adventures to come.
voice, her manner, and the very way she looks and talks to
people to make lives better with each human interaction, Later this month we will all have an opportunity to gather
each contact. Although it is hard to visualize an end to her to highlight the incredible gifts that she has given us dur-
professional role at TSTI, I can hope that her association ing her time as our Cantor. I look forward to seeing you all
with the congregation will continue to be a long, close, and there as we wish her well, celebrate her, and most impor-
warm one. tantly, thank her for her service.
Please join me on December 14 as we celebrate Joan with
a concert and oneg.
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Prime Connection Adult Education
for TSTIers 67+ Wednesday, December 4 at 12:00 PM
Brush Off Winter’s Chill LUNCH AND LEARN
Partnering with Adult Education, we invite members to a ISRAELI MYTHOLOGY VS. REALITY
Wednesday, December 4, Lunch and Learn when Rabbi
Cohen will discuss “Israeli Mythology versus Reality”, as Instructor: Rabbi Cohen
he tries to dispel some of the myths related to Israel and her
neighbors and gain a better understanding of the Jewish Co-sponsored with Prime Connection
state and the region. Free for members, $10 for guests
Registration required by Wednesday, Nov. 27
Along with the entire congregation, we close out the old
year on Saturday, December 14, as we celebrate the re- The establishment of the State of Israel in 1948 was
tirement of Cantor Joan Finn, whose inspirational journey nothing short of miraculous. After almost 2000 years,
from congregant to choir member to cantorial soloist ended, the Jewish people once again enjoyed the right of self-
after years of study, with her investiture as Cantor. We have determination. The events at the time often take on mythic
all followed Joan throughout the years as she pursued her proportions. This is true for both Israel’s supporters and its
dream, and though we will miss her beautiful voice from the detractors. But where do the myths end and actual history
bima, fortunately, she remains a dedicated member of our begin? What were the facts that led up to the establish-
congregation. ment of the State? What are the competing narratives that
are in current use and how true or false are they? In this
Welcoming the new year of 2020 is our annual 11:30 a.m. class we will try to dispel some of the myths related to
New Year’s Day Brunch, held at the clubhouse in the High- Israel and her neighbors and, in the process, gain a better
lands complex off Eagle Rock Ave. in West Orange. Once understanding of the complexity of the Jewish State and
again we have Sunny Seglin and Hilda Silverman to thank the region.
for this “first-of-the-year” get-together. RSVP by going to tsti.
org and clicking on the calendar, then go to January 1 and To register go to tsti.org, click on the event on the calen-
click the PrimeConnection event. Send your check for $15 dar. For questions, email thorwitz@tstinj.org
pp to Danny Goldberg, 404 Barringer Ct., West Orange, NJ
As the year ends, PrimeConnection would like to thank our
liaison,Tracy Horowitz, for her guidance and support of our Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 PM
group throughout the year. And many, many good wishes to
all for a happy and peaceful New Year.
DEATH OVER DINNER:
Janet Perlman A NEW APPROACH TO ADDRESSING
TOUGH TOPICS
Young Family Chanukah Instructor: Rabbi Klein
Celebration and Dinner $5 dinner fee. Register by Thursday, January 16.
Friday, December 13, 2019 Members Only
5:00-6:00pm The feedback from those who attended this class last year
For Preschool-2nd graders was so positive that we decided to offer it once again.
Over dinner, we will tap into age-old Jewish wisdom
and Families around grieving and ritual, living, dying, and what comes
after death. For more information on this conversation,
Bring friends and family to our Festival of Lights Chanukah going on nationwide, check out www.deathoverdinner.org.
party. We will have fun and meaningful Chanukah activities
along with a pizza dinner and dessert, Gluten/Dairy free To register go to tsti.org, click on the event on the calen-
options upon request available. Afterwards, share in our dar. For questions, email thorwitz@tstinj.org
exciting intergenerational Chanukah Shabbat Service. To
register go to tsti.org, click on the event on the calendar.
For questions, email sfantacone@ts nj.org
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Our B’nai Mitzvah Shabbat Scholar
Justin Hayden Goldberg
and Supper
November 2, 2019
Justin is the son of Heidi and Brian Goldberg, Friday, December 6
brother of Ella, and grandson of Irene and Barry
Gilbert and Ginny and the late Conrad Gold- Steven R. Weisman
berg.
Terumah Project: Justin participated in the Twin
“How Judaism Became
with a Holocuast Survivor program. He visited an American Religion”
with a Holocaust survivor to learn about the
Holocaust and fulfilling the mitzvah of honoring Steven R. Weisman will draw
your elders and becoming a witness to those
who experienced the Holocaust.
from his book The Chosen
Wars: How Judaism Became an
American Religion and pres-
Abigail Ruth Farran
December 14, 2019 ent the dramatic history of how Judaism redefined itself in
Abby is the daughter of Mindi and Brian Farran, America in the 18th and 19th centuries as Jews sought to
sister of Sam, and granddaughter of Sherryl adjust their ancient doctrines, beliefs and practices to the
Burman and the late Stan Burman, Madeline modern world.
Farran, and Elaine and Bill Farran.
Terumah Project: Abby started “Rescue Me” col-
lecting blankets and sheets in association with Currently vice president for publications and communica-
St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. She also tions at the Peterson Institute for International Economics
traveled to Israel with her family to plant trees (PIIE), he previously served as a correspondent, editor,
and learn about the importance of this tradition. and editorial board member at The New York Times,
where he worked for 40 years. He was awarded the Ed-
ward Weintal Prize in 2004 from Georgetown University for
Samantha Paige Kirby
his reporting on the run-up to the Iraqi war.
December 14, 2019
Sam is the daughter of Elaine and Todd Kirby,
sister of Nate, granddaughter of Sheryl and Join the congregation as we hear from Shabbat scholars
Craig Kirby and Arthur Miller, and great grand- at our 6:00 pm worship services.Continue learning at the
daughter of Dolores Kirby. Shabbat dinner following services.
Terumah Project: Sam collected 50 boxes of
dancewear, costumes and shoes for children
who cannot afford supplies. She also partici- All are welcome to attend services; Registration and fee
pated at Pantry Packers, an Israeli food outlet required for dinners. To register go to tsti.org. For ques-
for the less fortunate. tions, email thorwitz@tstinj.org
Asa Taku Glassman
January 11, 2020
Asa is the son of Satoko Hoshino and Irvin
Glassman, brother of Aaron, and grandson of
Young Family Tu B‛shevat
Arthur Glassman, Hiroaki Hoshino and Yoko Celebration and Dinner
Hoshino.
Terumah Project: Asa made a number of visits Friday January 24, 2020
to Lester Senior Housing where he entertained 5:00pm-6:00pm
small groups of residents playing piano and
including them in games and conversation. For Preschool-2nd graders
and Families
Judah Max Ratner
January 25, 2020 Together we will explore the significance of trees through
Judah is the son of Jennifer Greenberg and creative projects, as we celebrate Tu B’Shevat, the “birth-
Scott Ratner, brother of Abby, Samson, Jonah
day” of all fruit trees. A pizza dinner and dessert will be
and Mason, and grandson of Marty Greenberg,
Ginger Provost, and Malcolm Ratner. served. Gluten/Dairy free options available upon re-
Terumah Project: Judah is collecting children’s quest. Afterwards, join us for a Come as You Are Shabbat
books for Bridge of Books Foundation to support services at 6:00pm. To register go to tsti.org, click on the
the development of literacy skills and to encour- event on the calendar. For questions, email sfantacone@
age a love of reading. ts nj.org
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Loved Ones
Remembered TRIBUTES
TEMPLE FUND IN HONOR OF
Manuel Miller Bertha Peckman IN MEMORY OF Ann Merin’s daughter, Sara’s marriage
Remembered by Remembered by Steven Sheldon, father of Annette Littman
Gail Amsterdam Mildred Peckman Oliver Sheldon
Irving Bayer Paul Abrams Marjorie & Harley Gantwood IN APPRECIATION
Remembered by Remembered by Of the streaming services for Yom Kip-
Jesse Bayer William Perlman IN APPRECIATION pur
Ida Turetsky Charles Rose High Holy Days Services Annette Littman
Remembered by Remembered by Judith Weinstein
Leslie Bayer Lois Rose POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULT
Irwin Jordan Stuart Rosenthal SPEEDY RECOVERY JEWISH ENRICHMENT
Remembered by Remembered by Sylvia Pfeffer
Arlene Brafman Beth Rosenthal TSTI Table & Talk IN MEMORY OF
Ernest Rosen Joseph Handelsman Sid Stoller, father of David Stoller
Remembered by Edith Scharf RABBI COHEN’S Hope Pomerantz
Amy Rosen Connelly Remembered by DISCRETIONARY FUND Steven Pomerantz
Anne Cutler Joel & Linda Scharf IN MEMORY OF
Remembered by Elsa Sobo Barbara Glickman, mother of IN HONOR OF
Jacqueliine Cutler Remembered by Helene Sorin Matty & Dan Goldberg’s 70th wedding
Elias Segal Joel Sobo William & Elysse Greenbaum anniversary
Remembered by Louise Ackerman Eric Fink, husband of Marni Fink Steven Pomerantz
Enid Friedman Elaine Sommer Jessica & Todd Marvel Sara Merin, daughter of Ann Merin mar-
Charles Lyons Laurence Sommer riage to Tom Stein, Jr.
Remembered by Susan Sommer IN HONOR OF Steven Pomerantz
Miriam Frolow Remembered by Jordan Fink’s Bar Mitzvah Birth of Connor Quinn Moloughney,
Raul Galer Elliot Sommer Bonnie & Joel Jarman grandson of Phil & Sue Hoch
Remembered by Robert Braitman Remy Frolow’s Rosh Hashanah Steven Pomerantz
Diana Galer Jaffe Remembered by Torah reading
Hellen Gellis Renée Spelman Judy Lyons IN APPRECIATION
Remembered by Selma Yagoda Beth Blackman
Howard Gellis Remembered by RABBI KLEIN’S Steven Pomerantz
Nathalie Gross-Denburg Leslie Sporn DISCRETIONARY FUND
Rose Gross Hy Starr SPEEDY RECOVERY
Remembered by Remembered by IN HONOR OF Sylvia Pfeffer
Sheldon Gross Jerry Starr The birth of Eleanor and Grace Steven Pomerantz
Jane Koch Louis Turen Katherine & Jeffrey Feld
Remembered by Remembered by Rita Marshall PRAYER BOOK FUND
Richard Koch Elaine Turen Susan & Jules Nissim
Leo Caplan Eve Gerstl Matty & Dan Goldberg’s milestone IN MEMORY OF
Remembered by Remembered by anniversary Albert Samuels
Harriet Lainer Joan Turk Sandy & Harriet Lainer Sheila Slutsker
Marvin Mesnick Diana Umansky
Remembered by Remembered by CANTOR ARONSON’S SUSAN ACKERMAN SOMMER FUND
Wendy Lazarus Joseph Umansky DISCRETIONARY FUND FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
Arthur Levitt Gerald Weisberger
Remembered by Remembered by IN HONOR OF IN MEMORY OF
Daniel Levitt Joel Weisberger Cantor Aronson Sid Stoller, father of David Stoller
Harold Littman Alice Whitty Clark & Francine Miller Daniel & Deborah Duane
Remembered by Remembered by
Annette Littman Stephen Whitty GELLIS FAMILY FUND FOR
Robert Lowell
Remembered by
Joseph Godman
Remembered by
SENIOR PROGRAMMING
In Memoriam
Barbara Lowell Laura Woolfson IN MEMORY OF GLORIA GANG
Diana Mankowitz Barbara Glickman, mother of
Gloria Mankowitz Mother of Bethany Rabinowitz
Helene Sorin
Remembered by Debbie & Mark Taffet
Murray Mankowitz JEROME NACKENSON
JOSH LITTMAN VIDEO FUND Father of Steve Nackenson
IN MEMORY OF ABE TROKENHEIM
Sid Stoller, father of David Stoller Father of Matthew Trokenheim
Annette Littman
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(RE)Connection (for TSTIers 45-65)
First The Quilt; Then Quesadillas
Sunday, December 8 beginning at 1:00 PM
We invite you to break bread – or dip chips – with
us at Millburn’s new Mariachi Restaurant at 291
Essex Street on December 8 at 6pm. The vibe
Pot-luck Dinner & will be relaxed; the food’s great, and it’ll be a fun
time to catch up with old friends or meet new
NFC Championship ones. If you’ve just joined temple and are a fairly
Football recent empty nester, please come to what’s sure
to be a “spicy” get together.
Sunday, January 19 at 6:15 pm
Our dinner will follow an exciting learning pro-
Join us in Short Hills for an after- gram about the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial
noon of fun, food & NFL playoff Quilt with panels to be displayed at TSTI December 8 between 1-5 in the after-
football! noon. The quilt exhibition and educational program come to TSTI on the heels
of last February’s Civil Rights Trip, where temple members viewed portions of
RSVP by January 10 to The NAMES Quilt in Atlanta.
AndreaBaum@me.com and let
us know what specific food you’d You can BYOB at Mariachi, and those of us lucky enough to attend the after-
like to bring ---- appetizer, entree noon event will keep the conversation (as
or side dish (we will provide des- well as the beverages) flowing. RSVP to Mi-
serts). chelle Langsam at lottalangs@gmail.com or
Elissa Caterfino Mandel at caterfino@gmail.
com if you’d like to be part of this Mariachi
meet up. No payment in advance required.
Just RSVP. Don’t miss this one….
JCC MetroWest has a center for
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Please bring canned goods to temple
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