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APRIL 2021
a message from Rabbi Chizner I’d like to let you know about my experience with a Jewish observance that usually occurs in April. Back when I was a student living in Israel in 1994, I was in a taxi heading towards the outskirts of Jerusalem. The driver of the taxi had the radio on. It was dusk. All of a sudden, in quick succession, the radio began broadcasting a siren sound, the taxi slowed to a stop in the middle of the highway, the driver opened his door, and he got out and stood at solemn attention outside the car…in the middle of the highway! I looked behind me in a panic, thinking that some car might be barreling down the highway into us. Yet, there were no other cars moving. In fact, every other car behind, in front and on the other side of the road had stopped. And, each person from each car stood at silent attention next to his or her car. I hesitantly got out of the taxi and quickly became aware that the siren sound was also blaring in the open air. This couldn’t be an air raid. If it was, we should be driving faster, not standing out like sitting ducks. What was this? A Jewish holiday? Sort of, but not one that I knew of. After a long, surreal minute, the siren died down, the driver got back into the car and so did I. The radio announcer came back on the radio and seemed to take up right where he left off and we began to drive again. “S’licha. Mah kara?!”, “Excuse me. What just happened?!” I asked in a frightened voice. The driver looked at me in the rearview mirror and with a somewhat annoyed glance he said, “Yom Hazikaron.” He didn’t say any more after that. I did not mean to offend him with my question, but I probably did. After all, there I was, an American Jew who supposedly loved Israel but didn’t even know that this day was set aside to remember fallen Israeli men and women. Me, as an American who never served in the military--let alone the IDF--never put my life on the line for another--let alone a fellow Jew hoping to just keep the Jewish homeland safe--had the audacity to express displeasure at this siren experience. I subsequently learned about this day and have done my best ever since to take some solemn time on each Yom Hazikaron. The full name of the day means “Memorial Day for the Fallen Soldiers of the Wars of Israel and Victims of Actions of Terrorism.” Possibly different from the way many Americans commemorate our Memorial Day, every Israeli takes Yom Hazikaron very seriously and solemnly. There is an understanding in Israel that everyone personally knows someone who has died defending Israel or in a terrorist event. On April 13th, 2021, at sunset in Israel, a siren will blare across the country. While this is sort of a Jewish holiday, in truth it is a Holy Day of the modern Jewish people. Here in America we probably won’t hear the horn, but I encourage each of us to think of our Israeli brothers and sisters who protected the Jewish homeland. Rabbi Todd Chizner
temple update from Doug Weigler, President As I write this article in the middle of March, for the April VOICE OF JUDEA, I am sitting in Florida enjoying the warm weather. Rena and I received our second shot of the Pfizer vaccine and decided to leave the snow and go somewhere where we could take a walk, go to the beach, and dine outside. * * * * * The Cantor’s concert was a wonderful evening as well as a very positive fundraiser for Temple. I thank the Cantor and the Committee: Linda Ackerman, Phyllis Wininger and Kathi Kafka for all their hard work to make the evening a great success. * * * * I am most honored to have been selected to be one of the honorees at this year’s Gala along with Lauren Chizner. Shortly you will be receiving the invitation to the Virtual event. I hope you will be most generous with your sponsorships for the benefit of Temple Judea. * * * * * I have just three more months of my Presidency and want to take this opportunity to thank my incredible fellow officers, Board Members and Committee chairs. The past year due to Covid has been a very trying time, but together we were able to weather the storm. The strong support we received form Rabbi, Cantor, Maxine, Lauren and staff were invaluable. * * * * * As per the Rabbi’s article last month, we will be re-dedicating the Holocaust Center later this year. All donations to the temple for the perpetuation of the Irving Roth Holocaust Resource Center are greatly appreciated. FROM MY FAMILY TO YOURS CHAG PESACH SAMEACH
For those who joined us on March 21, you know what a fabulous concert and wonderful evening it was! Cantor Deborah Jacobson created an amazing virtual concert that will not soon be forgotten. The cantor’s voice is always beautiful, and during the concert it was highlighted by the arrangement of music she chose and performed. Her voice always makes our hearts sing... When this committee was formed, it was the first time Cantor Jacobson was going to host a virtual concert at Temple Judea and our first time co-chairing a virtual concert. After living through 12 months of avoiding our families and friends, we were thrilled that technology and creativity enabled us to be together and share this incredible concert with you. Planning a virtual concert requires much coordination and many people working together. With the cantor at the helm of our team, she guided us through many unknowns and was always available to listen and offer help as we worked together to plan this momentous concert. We could never have done it without your creative ideas, determination and--above all else--your talent and beautiful voice. We thank you for your boundless energy, guidance and your confidence in us. Our virtual concert succeeded thanks to the help of so many. Thank you to Rabbi Todd Chizner for joining and being a vital member of our dynamic team, Doug Weigler, President of Temple Judea for believing in the concert, and Lauren Resnikoff, Religious School Educator, for all your help with social media and your IT skills and ideas. To the temple office: Maxine Peresechensky, Executive Director of Temple Judea, Shari Navon and Debbie Berman for your constant help and support; we could not have done any of this without you. To our many temple volunteers: Karen Blum, Nancy Fadem, Paula Groothuis, Lynn Heilbrun, Peter Heilbrun, Barbara Levine, Susan Levinson, Adela Liebgold, and Melanie Wagner, we thank you for the many hours you spent helping to make this concert a success. Without David Martin, the concert could not have been so seamlessly broadcast; your help and knowledge seemed to have no bounds. To Steven Salsberg, who coordinated the concert with the cantor, we thank you for your continued support and generosity. And of course, to the guest artists and musicians who put their heart and souls into this project and shared their talents with us, thank you!!! Finally, to all the congregants who joined us, thank you for your generous donations, support of Cantor Deborah Jacobson and Temple Judea of Manhasset. We hope everyone enjoyed the concert as much as we did, and for those who missed it, we hope you will join us next time. Warmest regards, Linda Ackerman, Kathi Kafka, and Phyllis Wininger Co-Chairs Concert Committee
We would like to thank the following congregants for their donation
and support of “HALLELUJAH…BIMA TO BROADWAY”
Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kafka
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Abrams Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Krinsky
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Ackerman Dr. Joel and Dr. Jodi Laxer
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Antenberg Mr. and Mrs. Alan Levinson
Mrs. Beatrice Baitz Ms. Barbara Levine
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baker Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Liebgold
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baron Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lisnow
Dr. Jay and Dr. Monisha Berger Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lioz
Cantor Richard Berman Mrs. Eileen Maloff
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bloch Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mandell
Dr. and Mrs. David Blum Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marcus
Dr. and Mrs. Murton Brown Mr. and Mrs. Philip Michaels
Mrs. Anise Cherry Dr. and Mrs. Phillip Moskowitz
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Cohen Mr. Russell Munves and Mrs. Alicia Brackman Munves
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Howard Needleman
Dr. and Mrs. Steven Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Craig Padover
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Elgort Dr. and Mrs. Harvey Passes
Dr. and Mrs. Lewis Elson Mr. Jerry Perelman
Mrs. Nancy Fadem Mr. and Mrs. David Perlzweig
Mr. and Mrs. Norman Finkelstein Mr. and Mrs. David Perry
Mr. and Mrs. Irv Flamer Mr. Mark Preiser and Mrs. Bonnie Canner Mr. and Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Frenkel Scott Popofsky
Dr. and Mrs. Allan Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Vinson Friedman Dr. and Mrs. Steven Rosenblith
Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Goldklang Mr. and Mrs. Eric Rosenthal
Ms. Andrea Carson Gottesman Dr. Jack and Dr. Joyce Rubenstein
Ms. Beth Green Mr. and Mrs. Derrick Rubin
Mr. and Mrs. Tod Groman Mr. Steven Salsberg
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Groothuis Mr. and Mrs. Brian Schechter
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Haber Mr. and Mrs. Eric Schuster
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Heilburn Mr. Claude Sherman
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heyman Mr. Norman Silverman
Mr. and Mrs. David Hollander Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ungar
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hurwitz Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vegoda
Dr. and Mrs. Jean-Marc Juhel Dr. and Mrs. Michael Wininger
Ms. Bianca Jurim Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ziselman
If we missed your name, please accept our apologies. If you would like it listed in the May
bulletin, please contact the office and we would be very happy to insert it.
Publicity Update Temple Judea continues to be undaunted by Covid-19 restraints. Some big Temple events were held in March, all "virtually" of course, and all will be described in articles in the local papers. The Cantor's concert, "Hallelujah---Bima to Broadway".and a virtual tour of the current exhibit at the Nassau County Museum of Art were some of the outstanding events of the month. The congregants who attended the cantor's concert were treated to an extraordinary feast of wonderful music performed by Cantor Jacobson and many talented musicians. Some of the many photos are attached. A virtual tour of the Nassau County Museum of Art, led by Dr. Charles Reilly, Director of the Museum, was an exciting introduction to the exhibit of art by world-famous women artists. The article and a photo of Dr. Reilly are appearing in local newspapers. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Fadem Chair of Publicity Committee
JTech News from
Lauren Resnikoff, Education Director
Our Passover Partners project brought together grandparents and great-grandparents of our
students, members of Temple Judea, and students in our school program. Over Zoom, we learned
about the 4 Questions, the seder plate, and different aspects of the seder. Some highlights
included Claude Sherman reading the 4 Questions to us in French AND Spanish and Talia sharing
her family's seder traditions from Iran.
With our partners, we created and led a Passover seder over Zoom. Seder plate supplies were
delivered to those who lived locally. We are grateful to The Jewish Education Project and UJA-
Federation for funding for this unique and memorable experience.
Lauren Resnikoff
Temple Judea is proud to be a PJ Library Partner.
PJ Library sends free Jewish children’s books to families across the world every month. We
know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their chil-
dren. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values and
traditions that are important to you.
A program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is made possible through part-
nerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. Families raising kids from birth
through 9 years old with Judaism as part of their lives, are welcome to sign up. PJ Library wel-
comes all Jewish families, whatever your background, knowledge, or family make-up, or obser-
vance may be.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.pjlibrary.org. Children older than age 9 are
eligible for PJ our Way books - www.pjlourway.org
Make a Difference through Social Action Committee LASAGNA LOVE--WHAT A REWARDING PROJECT! WE'RE DOING IT AGAIN! On February 9, Temple Judea members cooked and delivered home-made lasagnas, zitis and cookies to the staff working on the Covid floor at St Francis Hospital. The feedback from the hospital proved that the Lasagna Love gesture was very much appreciated. We are planning our next Lasagna Love event for early May. We will be delivering to Our Lady of Fatima in Port Washington for distribution to local families. Please keep an eye out for flyers and/or contact Alicia Munves at 516-627-5998 or Rita Marcus at rmarcus883@aol.com to volunteer. SHARING TABLE --TAKE WHAT YOU NEED, LEAVE WHAT YOU CAN Our ongoing Sharing Table project is slowly but surely gaining momentum. A table is set up in front of the synagogue supplied with non-perishable food (no glass), toiletries and cleaning products. The idea is that our congregants can drop off these items and our neighbors in surrounding communities who are struggling can take what they need. We are reaching out to high school social workers and other community agencies. In addition, we are spreading the word through social media and signage. Please make all donations during temple office hours and call the office (621-8049) when you arrive so they can properly sort your contribution. PACK IT UP FOR HATZILU-PLEASE DONATE DISHWASHING LIQUID! We are working with TANS, a consortium of social action leaders from synagogues on the North Shore, to provide much needed supplies to Hatzilu, an organization that provides support to Jewish people in need in Nassau County. Temple Judea has committed to donating 100 16 oz. bottles of dishwashing liquid (not for the dishwasher), while other synagogues are collecting different household items. Please donate by April 6. CURB YOUR MITZVAH-- SAVE THE DATE! WE'RE VOLUNTEERING ON MAY 16! Curb Your Mitzvah, sponsored by the Sid Jacobsen JCC, is a contact free outdoor drop-off collection. This event at the JCC Annex, 200 Forest Drive, was developed to help our neighbors in need on select Sunday mornings. Temple Judea has volunteered to staff the event on May 16 from 10AM-noon. We will be directing traffic and unloading donations. This is a great opportunity for adults and teenagers. OUR NEXT MEETING--WE CAN USE YOUR HELP...AND YOUR IDEAS!! Our next social action zoom meeting will be Tuesday, April 27 at 11:30AM. Please contact Alicia Munves at brackmanmunves@gmail.com to receive a zoom invitation if you can attend.
Greetings from WRJ Sisterhood Phyllis Wininger, President My Dear Sisters of Temple Judea, Can you believe that Winter is over and Spring is here with warmer weather and longer days? I am becoming a bit more optimistic that we will soon see each other’s beautiful and smiling faces in person and we will be giving each other those long-awaited warm embraces. Sisterhood’s book club will meet via zoom on April 6 at 1pm. Rina Rubin will be leading the discussion on the book “News of the World” by Paulette Jiles. You may also enjoy watching the movie starring Tom Hanks on Amazon Prime Video before we meet. Our book club discussions are always lively and though- provoking. As usual, we invite all Sisterhood and Temple members to join us. I am so sorry, but one more Passover will “pass” and Sisterhood will not have the Women’s Seder and dinner, but I do hope you will be able to share this joyous holiday with your loved ones. For me, this will be the first time Michael, Rob and I will not have to sit six feet away from each while we enjoy our Passover dinner and afterwards we do not have to wear masks; thankfully the three of us are vaccinated. As I look ahead, my wish is before my presidency ends, we will be able to meet and break bread together one last time. I am thinking May or June, but the exact date and location is yet to be determined. On behalf of my Executive Board which includes Melissa Antenberg, Lauren Chizner, Kathi Kafka, Stacey Needleman and me, we wish you a Happy and Healthy Passover. A Zissen Pesach everyone. Yes, I definitely see the light at the end of the tunnel! Much love from my family to yours, Phyllis, Michael and Rob WRJ Sisterhood Book Club This month's Zoom Meeting is open to all temple members and will take place on Tuesday, April 6 at 1:00 PM We will be discussing: News of the World by Paulette Jiles We will be discussing the book and the movie, News of the World, starring Tom Hanks and streaming soon on a TV near you. We thought it would be interesting to compare the two formats of telling the same story. It is suggested to read the book forst so your own imagination can create the scenes and the characters. Then, it's fun to see how a director and top actor envisioned the same story. Please RSVP by email or text to Rina Rubin riparub@verizon.net or 516-286-6139. She will send you a Zoom invitation via EMAIL as the date draws near. If you have any questions or problems, call Rina at the number above for assistance. She looks forward to helping you to join a very vibrant group discussion.
we gratefully acknowledge the following
Donations
In memory of Joel Berger In memory of Paul Goldstein
Roberta and Derrick Rubin Anise Cherry
In memory of Rose Berman In memory of Barbara Greenberg
Richard Berman J. Michael Greenberg
In memory of Clara Birnby In memory of Louis Groman
Rhoda Horowitz Steven Groman
In memory of Charlie Black In memory of Harriet Kashinsky
Edie and Paul Vegoda Richard Kashinsky
In memory of Emma Bobrow In memory of Susan Lipsey
David Bobrow Family of Susan Lipsey
In memory of Sylvia Brackman In memory of Arthur Marcus
Alicia Brackman Munves Maxine Marcus
In memory of Dorothy Cohen In memory of Madalyne Marks
Susan Ullman Todd Schaeffer
In memory of Herbert Cohen In memory of Miriam Millstein
Susan Ullman Sharon Flamer
In memory of Sheldon Cohen In memory of Charlotte Oboler
Lawrence Cohen Jodi and Joel Laxer
In memory of Ami Gitlin-Hentoff In memory of Anne Rosenberg
Ruth Gitlin Michael Rosenberg
In memory of Godfrey Hyman In memory of Irving Roth
Estate of Warren Hyman Barbara and Richard Bloch
Naomi and Tod Groman
In memory of Robert Eagle, beloved Kathi and Steven Kafka
husband of Marilyn Lenore Nemeth
Marlene and Marvin Levine Suzanne and Michael Rosenberg
In memory of Bernard Feldman In memory of Benjamin Schefer
Barbara Feldman Anita Schefer
In memory of Sy Gellar In memory of Sylvia Schenkermann
Rhoda Horowitz Claude Sherman
In memory of Sylvia Golfe In memory of Selig Schertz
Suzanne Rosenberg Terry Greenstein
In memory of Celia Goldstein
Anise Cherrywe gratefully acknowledge the following
Donations (continued)
In memory of Geraldine Schuster Donations to the Irving Roth Holocaust
Eric Schuster Resource Center
In memory of Cantor Abbe Sher In memory of Marilyn Chernin
Todd Fabricant Joan and Irwin Robinson
In memory of Sadie Siflinger In memory of Lenny Pinsky
Estate of Sally Siflinger Joan and Irwin Robinson
In memory of Claire Sperber In memory of Irving Roth
Corrine Kraus The Bonaforte family
Harriet and Mark Chertok
In memory of Harold Warren Nora and Jonathan Contract
Richard Warren Stephanie, Doug and Zach Elgort
Deborah and Daniel Fins and family
In memory of Phyllis Warren Geri and Neal Lipschitz
Richard Warren Eileen and Phil Michaels
Howard and Susan Novick
In memory of Alice Worshow Caren and Doug Ralston
Susan Levinson Joan and Irwin Robinson
Arlene and Jerry Sanders
In honor of the birth of Eitan Aryeh Phyllis and Michael Schafrank
Marsha and Steven Groman Kenneth Ulric
Vincent Guarrera
Kathi and Steven Kafka
Joyce and Jack Rubenstein
Rena and Douglas Weigler
Phyllis and Michael Wininger
WRJ Sisterhood
Condolences
In honor of Jane London becoming a great
Condolences to Perry Berger on the loss of his
grandmother to Leora Rae Sklarin
WRJ Sisterhood beloved brother, Joel.
In honor of Temple Judea and thank you
for the Purim bag
Mazel Tov
Stephanie, Doug and Zach Elgort to Jane London, who became a great-grandmother
Eileen and Phil Michaels to Leora Rae Sklarin, daughter of
Elizabeth Luckman-Sklarin and Ely Sklarin
In honor of Temple Judea
Naomi and Joel Berger to Roberta and Derrick Rubin on the upcoming
Carol Bernot marriage of their son, Max, to Sarah FloodApril 99 April 1616 April 2323 April 300
We Remember Jordan Ackerman Rose Addison Philip Bassel Doris Adele Bahr
Ralph Adler Frances Ashil Alexander E. Beck Julius Birnby
Luba Aronczyk Gary Bellow Murray Bellow Ida Carmel
April 22 Roslyn Berk William Belluck Rose Bellow Edward Chwatt
Ely Louis Berlin Marvin Berman Martin Birnby Robert Claster
Martin Agin Rose Berman Donald Boswick Ray Brawer Muriel Cohen
Arnold Asman Paul Combs Sylvia Brackman Myra Brown Mr. Harvey Cooperman
Sid Barry Sylvia Davidson-Ross Stanley Butwin Jean Cantor Geraldine Delman
Jerome I. Berk Herbert Charnes Joan Davidson Mr. Richard J. Fadem
Solomon Denenberg
Jacob Bloom Cantor Henry Ehrenberg Philip Diamond Andrew Fenyo
Dr. Allen Don
Leonard Fagin Helene Dwortzan Elizabeth Finkelstein
Murray Blum Max Dorenfeld Lenny Faske Roberta Eisen Helen Fried
Belle Caplan Harold Father Gerda Frenkel David Feldman Stephie Gabbay
Rose Citron Michael Flax Ami Gitlin-Hentoff Laura Fisher Seymour Gendal
Dorothy Lillian Cohen Hildy Freiman Sylvia Golfe Abraham Goldstein
Carrie Fein Morris Gerstein Silvia Gaines
Bernard Greenman Stacy Goodman
Bernard Feldman Norton Goland Rose Hammer
Pearl Groothuis
Morris Flamer Max Goldman Theodore Hammer Charles C. Greenberg
Regina Haber
Julia Friedman Rose Greenberg Eleanor Heller Charles Chase Greenberg
Morris Hammer
Lillian Fuchs Frances Groden Oscar Hofher Henny Hadra
Sophie Horn
Harry Goldberg Mrs. Dorothy Harmelin-Klein Marvin Insdorf Fred Hakim
Michael Ingber
Sonya Goldsmith Robert Hirsch Deanne Kaplan Allan Klein
Belle Joselson
Jules Hecht Bernard Hoffman Albert A. Keller Louis Klonsky
Sy Kessler
Sam Henin Godfrey Hyman Elaine Levitin Mae Kessler Mina Kocen
Gerald Hewitt Elana Irom Murray Mellon Irene Kornblath Harold Kushel
Erwin Holt Lena Jaffe Harry Mendelwager David Marcus Frances Lamer
Hy Kaplowitz Beatrice Kobrin Harry Novick Mr, Alan Martin Philip Levine
Joseph Klein Dorothy Kresch David Pecker Harry Mendelwager Melvin Levy
Mr. Joseph Klein Benjamin Krivitsky Seporah Raizer Fanny Menell Rose Lipman
Neal Konecky Max Levine Benjamin Razenson Francine Novick Mr. Irving Mandell
Leo S. Leff Rachel Levy Sam Razenson Harry J. Ostrager Howard Marks
Rebecca Levine Nelly Leyser Irving Rubin Estelle Parker Fanny Menell
Ernest Levitt Joshua Liebman Carole Scheinman Sophie Reiss Milton Menell
Moe Lewis Martin J. Margolin Frank Schere Judith Rosenkrantz Irving Neuschatz
Violet Lustig Shirley Margolis Blanche Schleifer Mel Roth Regina Nissenbaum
Abraham Nathanson Jesse Math Lori Kasner Schlussel Betty Rudorfer Elenor Ostro
Mr. Paul R. Portnof Jacob Mazar Mrs. Blanche Shevin Rose Safchik Harry Rutkowitz
Solomon Rabinowitz Morton Singer Ida Schwartz Benjamin Salom
Nat Mittman
Allen Rosenberg Beatrix Tower Dinah Seidman Sylvia Schortz
Stanley Reiss
Isydore Rosenberg Adele Urgenson Sally Siflinger Haley Sheinker
Anne Rosenberg
Phyllis Warren Mr. Peter Spitz Frank Singerman
Max Rosenblatt Marlene Rubin
Eunice Worshow Harry Stein Louis Ungar
Jean Rubinstein Geraldine Schuster Leon Zuck Julius Stricoff Ruth Usheroff
Gloria Saul Audrey Silver
Meyer Schere Ceil Smolin Siegmund Teicher Paul Waldorf
Harry Scherr Claire Sperber Stanley Weissberg Mr. Herbert Waltzer
Selig Schertz Samuel Talve Joyce Wander
Morris Silverman Irving Weintraub Sol Zatkowsky
Larry Slatkin Freda Worobow Mr. Herman Zouderer
Celia Sternberg Marguerite Ziboulsky
Morton Wishbow
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