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FEBRUARY 2021
a message from
Rabbi Chizner
Masks for Purim and masks for Coronavirus. There might be a
connection. However, the connection may not be what it appears
to be.
First, why dress up on Purim? One answer is that it reminds us of
this unprecedented event in Jewish history. A Jewish woman named
Esther became queen of a non-Jewish country. And then, that
Jewish queen saved the lives of all Jews of that land. It was so
remarkable, so unusual, that it was as if the world was turned upside
down. On Purim we are to dress unlike we dress all year and put
masks on to change our look, in order to remind ourselves that the
world can turn upside down with a snap of a finger: sometimes for
the bad and sometimes for the good.
It is in this way that Purim is connected to the pandemic. Who could have imagined a year ago (almost
to the day), that our lives would change so drastically from one day to the next? Last Year’s Purim
celebration took place on March 9th. It was just days before the shutdown. It was the last public
gathering at the temple for months!
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Our Jewish holidays are timeless for a reason. And Purim in particular is not just a kid’s holiday. It’s
not just a time to be silly and eat triangle-shaped cookies. It contains a powerful, historical reminder
that our world and our lives can change in an instant.
Luckily for us, Jews have held to the belief that things will eventually change for the best. Yet, we
tend to be realistic. We hope for the best, but always plan for the worst.
This year may the Purim hope be fulfilled – that the change that we patiently await is for the good.
May we soon be able to take off our masks – in peace, health and safety.
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Rabbi Todd Chizner
Join us for a very special
Purim celebration
with the Temple Tikvah community:
Friday. February 26 via Zoom
The Megillah reading and Spiel will follow a brief Shabbat service.
Watch your email for more information and a Zoom link.
JTech News from
Lauren Resnikoff, Education Director
Thank you to Claude Sherman who spoke with our 7th grade students about hispersonal
experiences during the Holocaust as well as sharing a history of the Holocaust Resource Center
at Temple Judea. The students and their families will have the opportunity to visit the Center in
family groups this month.
We are grateful to The Jewish Education Project for funding our Passover Partners project. We
are excited to share more about this exciting opportunity as the holiday nears!
Our children continue to learn about Jewish values through the lens of STEM. We also
celebrated Tu BiShevat together and are looking forward to a Purim celebration.
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
thoughts from
Irving Roth, Holocaust Center Director
George Orwell in his novel titled “1984” created a
fictional state. The regime of this country was a
dictatorship. To keep control of the population,
Orwell invents a fictional enemy that is always trying
to destroy their country. To ensure that this does
not occur, the government publishes daily news
flashes about the enemy to guarantee that the
population gets the proper information and
meticulously follows the dictates of the regime. To
make sure that there are no deviations from the
regime’s dictates, every person is constantly
monitored for not just what he does or says but
even what he thinks. This monitoring system is “KIDNAPPED & EXECUTED 7-year-old Palestinian
named “Big Brother” whom each member of child Qusai was kidnapped by a herd of violent
society must love. However, if any person does not Israeli settlers, assaulted & thrown in a water well &
love “Big Brother” he must be re-educated. was found this morning frozen to death in Beit
Hanina, Jerusalem after Israeli forces assaulted
To ensure that the proper thoughts are followed, search teams.”
the government created news and facts based on
the position of any and every specific issue. When That tweet, from a now inactive Twitter account,
any facts are contrary to that of the government, was re-tweeted by Ms. Ashrawi, who added her
those positions and facts are placed into a “memory own take: “The heart just shatters. The pain is
hole” as if they never occurred. All facts and ideas unbearable. No words.”
are tailored to accurately reflect the present day’s
position regardless of whether or not they are Ashrawi’s tweet was then shared widely, including
based on fact or contradict the previous day’s by U.S. congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, whose
official position. animosity towards Israel is well-documented.
Thus, the story went from a near-anonymous
This concept seems at first to be pure fiction. This account to a Palestinian official to a U.S.
type of society is not possible-- not even under Nazi congresswoman sharing the libel with her
or Communist dictatorships. following of some 900,000 Twitter users. It seems
that at no point Ashrawi or Tlaib engaged in basic
fact-checking before sharing the baseless smear.
On second thought, when we examine very
carefully our own time and news media, these ideas
In reality, the boy had fallen into a ditch with
and practices seem to be standard fare in much of
rainwater and drowned in a tragic accident. Far
the media today.
from preventing search teams, Israeli security
forces worked together with Arab locals, using
Let us examine some specifics.
search dogs and flares as they raced to find him.
It’s noteworthy too that, despite it being the
Modern day “Blood Libel”:
Sabbath, Jewish Charedi rescue workers from
In January, former Senior PLO Official Hanan
settlements nearby also helped the search.
Ashrawi was at the center of a modern-day blood
libel, as a tweet of hers lent credence to another
social media post claiming:
Irving Roth (continued)
Ashrawi eventually apologized for “retweeting
something that’s not fully verified,” but even then
she couldn’t bring herself to offer a full, responsible
For more information about the
retraction, adding, “It seems that the news of his
Holocaust Resource Center at Temple Judea,
being kidnapped is not certain.”
to make arrangements to visit the Center,
or to watch a video about the Center, visit the
According to Ms. Ashrawi and Ms. Tlaib, “It may not
Temple Judea wesbite:
have happened.’” However, it remains a possibility in
www.Temple-Judea.com/holocaust-center
the narrative and rhetoric of the Jew-haters and
close to a million people reading the tweets of Ms.
Ashrawi and Congresswomen Tlaib.
It seems that Mr. Orwell’s fictitious government is
alive and forms the basis of supposedly responsible
officials.
Brotherhood News
Stan Goldklang, President
By the time you’re reading this bulletin, you’ve probably already enjoyed Comedy Night via Zoom on
January 31st. We had a great lineup of comedians with Jessica Kirson as our headliner. Temple Judea
congregant Sha did a great job as MC, and Jay Silverberg, brother of our congregant Roy Silverberg,
performed double duty as one of the comedians who performed as well as organized the entire
program. Brotherhood owes a big debt of gratitude to Jay for all that he did to make the night a
success, as it went smoothly and was filled with laughs. Thanks go as well to David Martin, who
handled the technological side of the production, ensuring that the focus was shifted to the
appropriate people as needed.
Brotherhood will be offering a variety of programs in 2021 as well as our supporting temple activities.
We hope all male congregants will check out what we’re offering and will choose to participate as
members of Brotherhood. As always, please feel free to contact me at stan.goldklang@gmail.com
with any questions or suggestions.
B’shalom,
Stan Goldklang, President
The latest on
Lifelong Learning
Thank you very much to to Maxine Peresechensky for sharing her knowledge of the Jewish
community of Cuba with us.
Make a Difference through Social Action Committee COSTUME JEWELRY DRIVE...SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR TEENAGE GIRLS Our congregation donated lots of pretty earrings, necklaces and bracelets for our very first costume jewelry drive. They will be distributed on Valentine's Day to teenage girls served by the River Fund, a New York City organization fighting hunger, homelessness and poverty. A lovely mitzvah during a particularly tough year! BROKEN BUT NOT DESTROYED...AN EXTRAORDINARY HOMELESS SHELTER Temple Judea has been supportive of Broken but Not Destroyed for many years. Its founder, Kayde Thompson, inspired us all at our Social Action Shabbat several years ago. We are doing our annual February drive and have already collected paper goods and bath products. The needs of the shelter are a bit different right now since the children are learning virtually...and need mid-day treats. Please bring individual snack packs to the synagogue by February 24. LASAGNA LOVE--MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR OWN KITCHEN Following up on our Social ActionSshabbat and presentation by Lasagna Love founder, Rhiannon Menn, we are asking congregants to sign up to make and deliver lasagnas to show you care. We are bringing dinner to our healthcare heroes at St Francis Hospital on Tuesday, February 9. We need 8 lasagnas and 8 trays of cookies, delivered hot to the temple entrance at 5:00 on the 9th. Social action volunteers will transport the food to the hospital. Please e-mail Rita Marcus at rmarcus883@aol.com if you want to be a lasagna mama...or papa. Or, bake cookies if this is more your forte. This is a contact-free project...and perfect for the whole family. SHARING TABLE --TAKE WHAT YOU NEED, LEAVE WHAT YOU CAN We have begun an exciting new project to reach out to our neighbors in need. 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 people who are struggling can take what they need. To reach people in 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.
Temple Judea's
Annual Supply
Drive
Sponsored by the Social Action Committee
TEMPLE JUDEA'S
ANNUAL DRIVE
FOR
BROKEN BUT NOT DESTROYED
PLEASE DONATE TO THIS EXTRAORDINARY HOMELESS SHELTER
These are difficult times and there is a growing homeless crisis right here on
Long Island. But, all homeless shelters are not the same. BROKEN BUT NOT
DESTROYED provides the highest quality of shelter services to homeless
women and children. Kayde Thompson, the shelter’s founder and director,
spoke at our Social Action Shabbat several years ago and inspired us all.
WHAT DO THEY NEED?
Since the shelter's children are all doing virtual learning,
they have made a special request for
snack packs for mid-day treats
AND
Paper towels
Toilet paper
Large size shampoo and shower gel
Please bring your donations to the office by Wednesday, February 24
Greetings from WRJ Sisterhood Phyllis Wininger, President Dear Sisters, I think about you and your families often. I feel blessed to see Sisterhood members on Temple Judea’s weekly zoom services and various zoom events. I miss the closeness of our in-person “gossiping” or “catching up” and to hear what is happening in your lives. But when one door closes, another one opens up. During this time, we have all developed new technology skills and we are now able to see our friends and family from near and far. We have shared various lifecycle events on Zoom and FaceTime. Sisterhood continues to hold our monthly book club via zoom, led by Rina Rubin. An email will be sent for our next upcoming book. We invite all temple members to join us for our lively and informative discussion. In March, Sisterhood is planning a Passover zoom program. More details will be forthcoming. As we go through winter, I daydream to the summer and the possibility of us gathering together, perhaps by sharing a meal or joining a Sisterhood meeting or event. Until that time happens, I send you my virtual hugs and please stay safe and healthy. I miss you all. My warmest regards, Phyllis WRJ Sisterhood Book Club This month's Zoom Meeting is open to all temple members and will take place on Tuesday, February 23 at 1:00 PM We will be discussing: Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell The book is beautifully written and it's about William Shakespeare's family in Stratford England in the 1650s and 60s. It's really about his wife and both their families as they navigate living in the countryside during the plague. (sound familiar?)The character development and poetic descriptions are what make this book a gem. 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 Ted Arnow In memory of Harriet Laxer
Harvey Schachter Joel Laxer
In memory of Nathan Berman In memory of Ronald LeBovici
Richard Berman Jacqueline Hurwitz
In memory of Reuben Beyer In memory of Raphael Lewis
Douglas Weigler Michael Kessler
In memory of Gilda Bluestone In memory of Harold Marko
Aileen Herbstman Debra Schor
Kristen Prior and Jolie Taroff
Janice Thaler In memory of Leon Murciano
Edie and Paul Vegoda Morris Murciano
Ellen and Paul Walk
In memory of Pearl Newman
In memory of Joel Chait Toby Newman
Suzan Grandt
In memory of Harry Novick
In memory of Ann Dwortzan Erika Novick
Mollie Mandell
In memory of Rebecca Novick
In memory of Frieda Flaxman Erika Novick
Susan Gabbay
In memory of Beckie Ostrager
In honor of Vin Friedman’s Benay DiGia
generous spirit
Susan and Stanley Goldklang In memory of Joseph Perelman
Jerry Perelman
In memory of Florence Gelfars
Michael Gelfars In memory of Jay Polansky
Debra Schor
In memory of Laura Grover
Judith Nelson In memory of Alma Preiser
Laurie and Bruce Bendell
In memory of Warren Hyman
Judy and Vin Friedman In memory of Joseph Rogoff
Marian Hershey
In memory of Dora Karger
Susan Schmidt In memory of Madeline Roth
Sherry Gaines
In memory of Sheila Kessler
Alyce, Jeff, Ashley and Sean In memory of Sidney Rothberg
Tucker Ned Rothberg
In memory of Morris Lamer In memory of Judy Schachter
Carol Bernot Harvey Schachterwe gratefully acknowledge the following
Donations (continued)
In memory of Nancy Schattner In memory of Adeline Weigler
Linda and Scott Ackerman Douglas Weigler
In memory of Millie Smilovich In memory of Gussie Weigler
Linda and Scott Ackerman Douglas Weigler
In memory of Murray Spirgel In memory of Fritz Weile
Marilyn Bender Erika Novick
In memory of Audrey Stertz In memory of Resi Weile
Linda Peters Erika Novick
In memory of Joseph Stertz In memory of Martin Wortzman
Linda Peters Rena Weigler
In memory of Anita Tucker In memory of Morris Yesner
Jeffrey, Alyce, Ashley and Sean Tucker Alyce, Jeff, Ashley and Sean Tucker
In memory of Gordon Waldorf In memory of Ray Zamore
Kathi and Steven Kafka Sidney Bender
Phyllis and Howard Zuckerman
Condolences
Condolences to Harold Bluestone on the loss of his beloved wife, Gilda.
Condolences to Ruth Gitlin on the loss of her beloved sister, Elaine Grossman.
Condolences to Mark Preiser on the loss of his beloved mother, Alma.
Condolences to the family of Warren Hyman on his passing.
Mazel Tov
Congratulations to Doug and Rena Weigler on
the engagement of their son, Brian, to Kate Pillemer.February 12 February 19 February 26
We Remember Roslyn Acker
Allan Albert
Abraham Baron
Pauline Becher
Rose Abraskin
Jack Ahrens
Harry Beckerman Reuben Beyer Mousa Amid
Louis Brod Diane Briganti Mozes Aronczyk
February 5 Harold Cantor Mr. Arnold Fuchs Bennie Baitz
Mr. Julius Abeles Melanie Chaite Bernice Gidseg Helen Berlin
Caryl Bank Leon Gitomer Mr. Stuart Bittelman
Edward Cobert
Lillian Berman Katie Goldberg Bernard Cohen
Maurice Albert Conrad
Ethel Blum Gertrude Gomberg Minnie Cohen
Arthur H Dauman Irene Dalberg
Stanley Breitner Steven Deutschman Barry Goodstadt
Ida Haleman Janet Elgort
Alan Brooks Louis Eisenberg
Arthur Hendler Simon Feinsilber
Herbert Crane Dr. Jack Ellen Emanuel Fincke
Ann Dwortzan Henric Jurim
Harriet Freed Nathaniel Fried
Rose Farahmandpour Lena Kalich
Jack Friedland Samuel Fuchs
Robert Fenchel Mrs. Mary Kohan
Gertrude Friedman Mrs. Marlene Gartenberg
Frieda Flaxman Carl Korren
Rita Gang Florence Gelfars
Harry Flaxman Henry Moses Levi
Jeanne Gelber Celia Golberg
Esther Levine
Mrs. Betty Goldstein Louis Gold Mr. Harry Goldberg
Raphael Lewis Bertha Goldfine
Evelyn Goldstein Max Goldberg Max Leyser Paul Goldstein
Bertha Grabow Murray Goldberg Rhona Libov-Furman Betty Gordon
Inge Ingber Mr. Irving Goodman David Lisnow Max Hadra
Lola Kaufman Laura Grover Goldie Marko
Etta Knapp Terry Hensley
Manuel Herman David Neuwirth
Irving Kosch Dorothy Hyman
Minnie Heyman Irving Newman Samuel Isenberg
Lillian Krivitsky Jack Kobrick Rose Newmark Philip Jaffe
Michael Kushner Rose Kobrick Irving F. Nissenbaum Mrs. Gertrude Kagan
Barbara Levine Anna Kobrin Irwin Perry Irving L. Lamstein
Mildred Levine Abraham Krantz Edith Polak Eva Landesman
Robert Levine Murray Kraus Lily Rosenthal Harriet Laxer
Harry Lipman Morris Lamer Murray Sakofsky Mr. Lane Leifer
Eugene Litman Joseph M. Landow Harry Schere Mr. David Levine
Minnie Maller Harry Liebgold Mr. Joseph Schultz Dr. Harold Abraham Levine
Leon Murciano Rhoda Lorello Mr. Irwin Schwartz Sarah Levine
Sadie Neuwirth Howard Math Eli Siflinger Hyman Levitt
Pearl Newman Richard Nass Joseph Stertz Leo Levy
Rebecca Novick Yetta Strober Ira Litt
Pearl Newman
Judy Schachter Marilyn Talve Elias Loshak
Gwendolyn Oestreich-Nicholson
Mrs. Rosalie Silberman Mrs. Belle Tellis Gaines Ida Melnick
Harry Parker Rose Rabinowitz
Adele Singerman Irving Polansky Gussie Weigler
Solomon Zaretsky Max Reissman
Anita Sklar Murray Rubenstein Murray Rhein
Arthur J. Sobel S. Scott Schechter Rose Robbins
Audrey Marion Stertz Louis Scherer Judith Roberts
Betty Vogel Yetta Schnee Dorothea Ruderman
David Waxman Robert Schoenfeld Charles Salzhauer
Morris Wolin Stanley Sherman Sidney Sambur
Max Zuckerman Herbert Milton Silberman Arthur Sandhaus
Anita Tucker Sam Schachter
Max Wachter William Sinn
Bessie Waxman Max Sobel
David Waxman Adolf Ullman
Malvina Malka Wachter
Frances Weisberg
Dr. Fritz Weile
Sidney Wininger
Percy Wisoff
Ezra ZarehTemple Judea is proud to partner
with URJ Northeast Camps.
Summer 2021 applications are now
available.
For more information on why you
should consider these amazing
summer camps for your child, or
for campership information,
please contact Lauren Resnikoff or
Rabbi Chizner.
Temple Judea
333 Searingtown Rd., Manhasset, NY 11030
516-621-8049 www.Temple-Judea.com
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