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THE
VOLUME 100 NO. 4
MARCH/APRIL 2021
ADAR/NISAN/IYAR 5781
פסח
Passover
INFORMATION
BEGINS ON PAGE 4
STAY
CONNECTED
Mission Statement In these unprecedented times,
Temple Beth El is a vibrant and inclusive community of Jews who join together the way we gather has needed
for prayer, education, celebration, mutual support and comfort, tikkun olam and acts to be different. We are still
of loving kindness. We are guided by Torah and the principles of the Conservative holding services and finding
movement. We are committed to our community, the State of Israel, and Jews around ways to come together as
the world a community. Please stay
connected with us via the
Vision Statement zoom links below and at
Our vision is that Temple Beth El will be an inspiring center of Conservative www.tberochester.org,
Judaism in which meaningful experiences and memories take root and grow. where you can find
up-to-date information
Values Statement and content.
We are a welcoming and inclusive congregation.
We value and respect each congregant and his or her personal journey in Judaism.
We foster a sense of connectedness with our community.
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We value participation in all aspects of synagogue and Jewish life.
Our congregation will be here for the entire Temple family now and for future generations. Subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel:Temple Beth El Rochester
WEEKDAY SERVICES
Welcome! Shacharit:
Sunday: ......................8:30 am
SHACHARIT ZOOM LINK:
https://tinyurl.com/y6p5ky6h
Monday–Friday: .......7:30 am
Call-in: (929) 205-6099
Rosh Hodesh: ............7:15 am
Meeting ID: 846 8881 5480
Secular Holidays: .....8:30 am
MINCHA/MA'ARIV ZOOM LINK:
Mincha/Ma’ariv: https://tinyurl.com/y6d78zsx
Sunday–Friday: ........6:00 pm Call-in: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 841 5194 9603
139 Winton Road South
Rochester, NY 14610 SHABBAT SERVICES
ZOOM WITH THE CONGREGATION:
Phone: 585-473-1770 Pesukei dezimra: ......9:30 am https://tinyurl.com/y23h7qh8
Shacharit: ..................10:00 am Call-in: (929) 205-6099
Torah Service: ...........10:30 am Meeting ID: 858 5167 5893
Mincha/Ma’ariv: MINCHA/MA'ARIV ZOOM LINK:
45 minutes prior to sunset https://tinyurl.com/y6d78zsx
Call-in: (929) 205-6099
Meeting ID: 841 5194 9603
All Shabbat information including our trifold can be found on our website:
https://www.tberochester.org/pray/shabbat-services/
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THURSDAY MARCH 25
Passover SCHEDULE
TUESDAY, MARCH 30–FRIDAY, APRIL 2ND
PLEASE JOIN
US FOR OUR
ANNUAL
SECOND
7:00 AM............... Morning Minyan followed by (HOL HAMOED PASSOVER)
the Siyum Bechorim and breakfast to go 7:15 AM................. Morning Minyan
6:00 PM............... Mincha/Maariv 6:00 PM............... Mincha/Maariv
8:00 PM................ Bedikat Chametz at home
FRIDAY MARCH 26
SATURDAY, APRIL 3
(7TH DAY OF PASSOVER) SEDER
TO STAY
7:30 AM................ AM Morning Minyan 9:30 AM............... Shabbat and Passover services
10:00 AM............ Biyur Hametz * no kol chamira 6:00 PM............... Mincha
6:00 PM............... Kabbalat Shabbat
OR TO GO!
SUNDAY, APRIL 4
SATURDAY, MARCH 27 (8TH DAY OF PASSOVER)
(1ST SEDER) 9:30 AM............... Services
10:00 AM............ Shabbat services 11:00 AM............. Yizkor
10:45 AM............. dispose any leftover hametz 6:00 PM............... Mincha
6:00 PM............... Mincha 8:23 PM................. Holiday Ends
8:14 PM................. Shabbat Ends/ Passover Begins
MARCH 28, 2021
SUNDAY, MARCH 28 6:30 PM | PICK UP AT TEMPLE BETH EL
(1ST DAY/2ND SEDER)
9:30 AM............... Morning Services for First Day of Passover Our to go menu will include chicken, matzah ball soup, roasted turkey,
6:00 PM............... Mincha
6:30 PM................ Second Seder
matzah stuffing, brisket, kugel, and fresh vegetables and dessert.
Vegetarian/Vegan options available! Simanim for Seder Plate included.
MONDAY, MARCH 29
(2ND DAY OF PASSOVER)
9:30 AM............... Morning Services for Second Day of Passover Adults (13 years and older): Sign up at www.tberochester.org
6:00 PM............... Mincha _____ TBE Member @ $55 to reserve your meal today!
8:45 PM................. Second Day Passover ends
Prices increase March 21
Kids’ Meals (12 and younger):
$10/Adult | $5/Child
_____ TBE Member @ $20
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C. The following products require reliable (“kosher l”pesah”) certification (regular rabbinic supervision is not sufficient),
whether purchased before or during Pesah: all baked goods (matzah, Pesah cakes, matzah flour, farfel, matzfel meal, and
any other products containing matzoh), herbal teas, canned tuna, wine, vinegar, liquor, decaffeinated coffee and tea,
dried fruits, oils, frozen uncooked vegetables and all frozen processed foods, candy, chocolate-flavored milk, ice-cream,
yogurt, cheeses, butter, and soda. Any processed food bought during Pesah must have a (“kosher l”Pesah”) certification.
D. Any detergents, cleaners, etc. which are not a foodstuff and which are not eaten, may be used for Pesah and do not
require a special label. These items include: isopropyl alcohol, aluminum products, ammonia, coffee filters, baby oil,
powder and ointment, bleach, charcoal, candles, contact paper, plastic cutlery, laundry and dish detergent, fabric softener,
oven cleaner, paper bags, plates, wax paper, plastic wrap, polish, sanitizers, scouring pads, stain remover, and bottled
water with no additives.
Passover
E. Medicines: Prescription medicines are permitted. Non-prescription pills and capsules are permitted, for liquid
medications, check with your rabbi.
BEDIKAT HAMETZ
One of the required holiday ceremonies is Bedikat Hametz, searching for leaven. Two nights before the first seder,
Thursday, March 25, we conduct a candle-lit search through our home to ensure that no hametz is still present. It is a
INFORMATION brief ceremony in which the entire family can and should participate.
1. Make sure that all hametz has been removed or locked away with the exception of what will be needed for the morning.
2. Carefully hide some crumbs of bread. This is to insure that the blessing and the ceremony will not be performed
in vain.
EREV PESAH SIYUM 3. Take a candle, a feather or brush, and a box or cloth for the crumbs, and recite this blessing:
The sunrise to sunset ta'anit (fast) bekhorim (of the firstborn), which occurs on the day before Passover, is the only Baruch Ata Adonai, Eloheynu Melekh haolam asher kidshanu b’mitzvotav v’tsivanu al biur hametz.
fast that applies to just a segment of the community: all males who are the firstborn children in their families (if the Blessed are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with the commandments and commanded
firstborn child is female, the first son born after her is not obligated). us to remove all leaven.
There is a widely practiced exemption: On the principle that fasting is prohibited on a joyous occasion, Judaism allows 4. Perform the search and gather up all the crumbs. Tie them in a bundle which will be burned the next morning.
for anyone who attends a religious feast to forego fasting. It is customary to hold a celebratory meal on the completion Feel free to (safely) burn it on your own, or use the bonfire at Temple Beth El following morning minyan.
of study of a tractate of rabbinic literature, called a siyyum (conclusion). So the sages initiated the practice of studying
the end of a tractate after morning services on Erev Pesah followed by a celebratory meal. 5. Recite the following: All manner of leaven which is in my possession, that I have not seen or removed shall be
annulled and void of any ownership and considered as the dust of the earth. (The Aramaic for this can be found in the
At 7:00 am Thursday March 25, the firstborn in each family is invited to the Siyum B’khorim To Go. front of your Haggadah.).
IS IT KOSHER FOR PASSOVER? 6. On Friday, March 26 at or before 10:00 am, burn the leaven. This year there will be no "Kol Chamira" after burning
Passover has its own special rules of kashrut. On Pesah, Jews are forbidden from owning or consuming hametz (flour, hametz since hametz may be consumed until shabbat morning (March 27) up to the fourth hour (approx 10:46).
food or drink made from the prohibited species of leavened grain: wheat, oats, barley, rye or spelt).
Most Ashkenazic authorities have added the following foods (kitniyot) to the above list: rice, corn, millet, legumes
(beans and peas; however, string beans are permitted). The Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has ruled
unanimously that peanuts and peanut oil are permissible. Sephardic authorities permit the use of all of the above
kitniyot.
PERMITTED FOODS:
A. The following foods require no kosher l’Pesah label when purchased before or during Passover: fresh fruits and For a more complete Passover guide prepared
eggs, fresh fish (whole or gutted), fresh or frozen kosher meat other than chopped meat, whole (unground)) spices and by the Rabbinical Assembly which includes
nuts, including whole or half pecans (not pieces), pure black, green, or white tea leaves or teabags, Nestea regular and guidelines for koshering a kitchen, please visit:
www.rabbinicalassembly.org/pesah-guide.
decaffeinated unflavored tea, coffee (unflavored regular), baking soda and bicarbonate of soda.
B. The following items may be purchased before Pesah without a Pesah hekhsher but if bought during Pesah require
a kosher l’Pesah label: white milk, 100% pure fruit juice, filleted fish, frozen fruit (with no additives), pure white sugar
(with no additive), olive oil (extra virgin only), non-iodized salt, quinoa (with no additional ingredients).
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FROM THE DESK OF THE SENIOR RABBI
PASSOVER: AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE BEING A MINORITY.
TO SELL YOUR HAMETZ How can we explain the draw of the Seder, every year, even with Covid?
It is certainly a chance for family to sit together. It is the Spring counterpart to Thanksgiving.
Even so, the meal is preceded to a greater or lesser extent with some ceremony, the reading of the
The Torah prohibits the ownership of hametz (flour, food or drink made from
Haggadah. And what makes the matter stranger is that the Haggadah speaks in a language which
the prohibited species of leavened grain: wheat, oats, barley, rye or spelt)
would appear not to relate to the world we live in. It’s partially in Hebrew and Aramaic.
during Pesah. Ideally, we burn or remove all hametz from our premises which
may be effected by donations to a local food pantry. In some cases, however, If we were to analyze the Haggadah we would discover that the central word is WE! As in "Avadim Hayenu," "We were slaves
this would cause prohibitive financial loss. In such cases, we arrange for the sale of Pharaoh in Egypt and the Lord our God brought us forth from there . . ." We are asked to identify with the past.
of the hametz to a non-Jew and its repurchase after Pesah. You can arrange
for this sale of your Hametz by sending the following form to Rabbi Bitran at the We all think of the rituals of the Seder, the drinking of the wine, the eating of matza and marror, the dipping into the salt
Temple office no later than Thursday March 25th. water, the custom of reclining while eating and drinking as the most important parts of the Haggadah—but the food rites are
only part of the Seder.
It is customary to include a donation to provide Maot Hittin funds for Passover
Jacob Neusner, famous and prolific Jewish writer, offers an interesting and somewhat controversial suggestion. Why does
supplies for the needy. Please make checks payable to Temple Beth El which
the Seder speak to us as American Jews at home in America? What do we have in common with the history of the Israelites
will contribute to Maot Hittin on everyone’s behalf.
in Egypt?
Form available on our website at www.tberochester.org/celebrate/passover/
After all, most of us have never really suffered oppression.
Dear Rabbi Bitran:
His answer turns to the passage which proclaims, "In every generation, they rise against us."
Please act as my agent for this sale of any hametz on my premises.
As to the postscript that God came to our rescue, that remains a wishful hope—but the recognition that Jews remain
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oppressed is a reality we cannot escape. Passover, Neusner suggests, reminds us of our minority status and helps us endure
that status. Passover serves as an answer to our 'otherness'—and therefore, though the imagery of slavery is remote from the
purview of most of us, the sense of 'otherness' rings true—we remain strangers in a land that is not ours, not because our
neighbors are enemies, unlike the Israelites in Egypt, but because we remain conscious of our differences from the majority.
We are thinking of matzah and Sederim and everyone else is thinking about Easter bunnies and Easter long weekend.
The words may be strange and arcane, but the message of the Seder, which bespeaks of a solidarity with the Jewish past
and present, and hopefully, as well, the Jewish future, somehow rises from the text and grabs at our souls.
Passover is an invitation to reflect on the feeling of otherness and think of yourself,
your family, your Jewish community and think that are many sub-communities
within Judaism who feel that otherness. It might not be a pleasant feeling but it
permits us to find our group identity. Passover is a fight against a world that attempts
All Passover information to put everybody in the same group when in reality we are all different wanting to
can be found on our website: be together. At TBE we are committed to INCLUSION, RADICAL INCLUSION, Subscribe to
www.tberochester.org/celebrate/passover everybody is welcome!! We love the impressive diversity we see among our Rabbi Bitran's
congregants. youtube playlist
"Parsha thoughts"
We are drawn to the Seder to explore a unique perspective of being a minority
and at the same time we love the fact we are part of a larger society.
From my home to yours, May you and your love ones have a Hag Ha Passover,
Kasher V’Sameach.
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FROM OUR HAZZAN FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Spring is my favorite season. To me it’s the season of re-birth. Everything seems possible, and even
In the six decades since its founding, the focus of cantorial training at the Jewish Theological
what is routine is refreshed and seems new again. I always anticipate new growth, literally in my
Seminary has evolved with congregational demand: moving from instruction that focused mostly
garden, and figuratively in my personal and professional life. I’m never disappointed by new buds
on training students to serve as shelichei tzibbur and scholarly authorities on sacred music, to outside, even if the first blooms are peeking through the snow. And I’m ready to tackle projects,
a more multifaceted education devoted to training in education, pastoral skills, and overall new and old, with renewed energy, especially those outdoor tasks I couldn’t work on during the
Judaica during a 5-year course of study. The goal is to produce cantors who possess, in addition winter months.
to musical expertise, enough knowledge of the texts, practices and folkways of Judaism to serve
as repositories of Jewish wisdom—a necessity in order to curb the process of cultural loss in American Jewish life. This year I’m optimistic that this Spring will also bring with it the possibility of gathering in person. Maybe not the
way we used to, at first, but at least the hope that we might. Here at Temple Beth El we are planning for ways we can
Despite these changes and increased demands, the role of a Hazzan as a specialized musician who possesses a love gather safely, both virtually and in person. We are hoping to have our first in-person Holiday celebration in more than
for, and a desire to promote and help create, Jewish music has not diminished. Today’s cantors emerge from the Miller a year with a Second Seder for Passover—safely and distanced outdoors. If the weather does not cooperate we will have
Cantorial School ready to make their own innovations to Jewish music and worship, eager to partner with fellow clergy contingency plans to pivot (one of our new favorite words) and host a Seder to go remotely. But one way or another we
and other Jewish music professionals. The specialized training provides Hazzanim with a unique vantage from which have the possibility of celebrating together again this year.
to incorporate innovation into a context that maintains a sense of Kedushah and tradition. Music provides Jews a link
Last year at this time we were still figuring out how to function in a world where gathering in person was no longer safe.
to a shared sacred past, announcing to the community that "What we do has a history; we ourselves have a history."
Now we have learned, and are still testing out new ways, to function as a community even when we can’t do it in person.
At Temple Beth El in Rochester, we have a history, a tradition to celebrate. In the blessed memory of Richard Briskin we I think it’s fitting that Passover is the time when we are able to come together again. It’s like we have lived our own
celebrate the preservation of Jewish music and hazzanut (the cantorial art form), while also supporting the training of version of the exodus from Egypt. We have spent the past year in our own version of the desert learning to live our lives
future Jewish leaders, musicians, and educators. Through the Richard W. Briskin Student Cantor-in Residence Award, the in new ways. And hopefully we will emerge stronger for having had this experience.
H.L Miller Cantorial School and Temple Beth El of Rochester join forces to ensure the future of the Cantorate, Klal Yisrael
and the leadership position of our own congregation in this most important endeavor. We are grateful to Henra Briskin I’m hoping to see many of you this spring, whether it’s in person or on zoom.
for her role in creating and supporting this very special award..
Chag Sameach!
This year, we will offer the Briskin Award to Daniella Risman. Daniella is graduating this spring from the H.L. Miller
Cantorial School. A lyric soprano, she holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of
Music, a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Oberlin College, and a Master of Music in Voice from San
Debbie
Francisco Conservatory of Music. Before coming to JTS, Daniella split her time between singing opera and work in the
nonprofit world. Ms. Risman currently serves as the Cantorial Intern at Ansche Chesed in Manhattan. Daniella enjoys
singing a wide variety of music, including opera, art song, chazzanut, Yiddishkeit, jazz, and liturgical music. Born in
Israel and raised there and in California, she is an avid traveler and lover of languages. In the fall of 2020, baby boy,
Judah joined the family. Daniella and her husband also have a 3 year old daughter, Zehava. I have spoken with Daniella
and found her to be a warm, interesting person with a bright future ahead of her in the Cantorate. I am honored to be
TOGETHER & APART:
in a position to help guide her on her journey. I am certain our congregation will enjoy hosting her (virtually), and be
enriched by hearing both her music and teaching.
THE FUTURE OF JEWISH PEOPLEHOOD
A Shalom Hartman Institute Study Series
Led by Rabbi Jeremy Winaker
Hazzan Randall Levin Please visit www.tberochester.org
SATURDAYS | 1 PM | OVER ZOOM for link information
Explore one of the most pressing issues facing the Jewish world today—
how we move from being a people with no home to one with two permanent homes.
Through video lectures, text study, and lively group discussion, we are pleased to bring
the world-renowned faculty of the Shalom Hartman Institute to Temple Beth El this
March 6 & 13
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EARLY CHILDHOOD UPDATE HALUTZIM UPDATE
Despite the months without sunshine, there were plenty of rays of light shining throughout
(3–4TH GRADE YOUTH GROUP)
Keshet! We were able to bring parents in virtually for conferences, and had a very successful Hello Halutzimers and parents!
virtual Hanukkah party. Each class had the opportunity to sing and perform for their parents and
grandparents. It was so joyful to see how the families and children responded to this performance I am excited to announce that we have a couple events to look forward to in Halutzim! I have
platform, and it has been fascinating to see how well the children adapt to this new way of both virtual and in-person plans, depending on the rules and guidelines as the event dates
communication and lifestyle. get closer.
January brought some great sledding weather and a lot of creativity. Our children have been going outside whenever At the end of February/beginning of March, I am planning on having a virtual Purim costume party where we will
possible to enjoy the hill and play in the snow. They have really enjoyed all of the outdoor activities. We also saw a very wear our favorite costumes, play purim-themed games, and put mishloach manot together. In April we will have a
creative Mo Willems unit in our Gan Gadol classes. This beloved author of Elephant and Piggie series and pigeon books Passover event where I will set up a Passover-themed scavenger hunt! If this event is required to be virtual, we will
really brought literacy to life. The children had some critical thinking activities, graphing and math, and of course, fun! participate in an Escape the Room event via zoom. More details to come!
The teachers also had a very insightful and important opportunity to get training in Allergy and Anaphylaxis recognition Looking forward to seeing you there!
and treatment by Dr. Ramsey, well-known and licensed allergist in the Rochester area. This program was brought to
us by the Allergy Advocacy Association of Rochester, and allows us to keep non-patient specific EpiPens on hand for Warmly,
undiagnosed allergies. This is such an important step in keeping our school as safe as possible, given that most allergies Maddy Rosenbaum
are diagnosed in children between the ages of 18 months and 3 years. This is often caught by ingesting something that is
unknown to be harmful.
We are looking forward to another round of conferences in mid-March, as well as a great unit on Passover. We will find
creative and safe ways to enjoy the holiday traditions.
Our youngest religious education students finished off the semester strong. We were excited to bring Rabbi Jeremy
Winaker in for a few Tot Shabbats, which took the place of their regularly scheduled T’filah class. The students were
actively engaged, and used their skills from their class to be active participants during the services. We are excited to bring YOUTH JEWISH EDUCATION PROGRAM UPDATE
Rabbi Winaker back for Tot Shabbat on March 12. (PREVIOUSLY LIMMUD)
Our second mini-mester of religious education went off without a hitch, and our class sizes grew. We were able to add
more sections of each class and engage more students. Our Winter Semester started off well in January! For grades K-2 we're continuing our
(virtual) Hebrew, Ritual, and T'fillah classes, with opportunities for one-on-one Hebrew
As our weather continues to change and uncertainty of the COVID situation is still present, I can guarantee the one tutoring. For grades 3-7, we're continuing our (virtual) year with our dynamic Jewish
constant is the joy of our youngest students! Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions about our Early
Values class and meaningful T'fillah classes (with new Shabbat options!), as well as
Childhood programs.
one-on-one Hebrew tutoring throughout the week. Our Israel Club is going strong,
with Oren and Itamar (Rochester's ShinShinim) providing engaging content to keep
L’Shalom, our students feeling connected to Israel! We hope that these classes (and their flexible
timing and community touchpoints) are providing our students with a well-rounded
Jewish education during this time. Our semester ends just before Passover and we
Mandi Warner intend to offer a Spring-Summer semester so keep your eye out for registration
coming soon!
Please direct questions about grades K-2nd to Mandi Warner, and questions
about grades 3-7th to Becca Zaretsky. If you have an 8-12th grader interested in
volunteering, please reach out to Mandi Warner.
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or visit tberochester.org
5781 COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS Want to
buy or sell?
Links may be found at www.tberochester.org
Call Marilyn!
Diving into Passover Annual Second Seder Marilyn Greenberg
Licensed Associate
STARTING MARCH 8 | 7 PM | VIA ZOOM MARCH 28 | 6:30 PM Real Estate Broker
Join TBE as a community for our annual second seder. Our menu will include SRES, REALTOR©
Join Rabbi Bitran as he deep dives into Passover. He will disucss customs such as how to
kasher/prepare your kitchen, parts of the seder, and the meaning and history, behind it. chicken matzah ball soup, roasted turkey, matzah stuffing, brisket, kugel and fresh
vegetables and dessert. Vegetarian/Vegan options available! Simanim for Seder 2349 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Plate included. Enjoying eating together or take a meal to go!
Direct: (585) 461-6339
Passover information can be found on page 4.
Together & Apart: The Future Of Jewish Peoplehood Cell: (585) 729-1312
A Shalom Hartman Institute Study Series Led by Rabbi Jeremy Winaker E-mail: MarilynGreenberg@HowardHanna.com
MARCH 6 & 13 | 1 PM | VIA ZOOM Yom Hashoah
Explore one of the most pressing issues facing the Jewish world today—how we move from being a people with no APRIL 8
home to one with two permanent homes. In these last two sessions, we explore possibilities for reimagining Jewish
peoplehood and how Jews in Israel and North America can envision a future together. Yom Hazikaraon
APRIL 14
Yom Haatzmaut
Tefillin Primer with Rabbi Bitran APRIL 15
MARCH 7 & APRIL 11 | 9:30 AM | VIA ZOOM
Join Rabbi Bitran for a refresher on how to put on and the meaning behind Tefillin. Stay tuned for opportunities and events
tberochester.org
Garden Clean Up
Tot Shabbat APRIL 25 | 11:00 AM
MARCH 13 & APRIL 17 | 9:30 AM | VIA ZOOM Bring your tools and help us clean up the Temple Beth El garden.
Join Rabbi Jeremy Winaker for an age-appropriate musical and engaging service that gives children in grades
two and under a true Shabbat experience that will eventually help them transition to the main service.
Briskin Cantor-in Residence Concert
APRIL 25 | 3 PM
Simchat Shabbat We welcome DANIELLA RISMAN,
lyric soprano, H.L. Miller Cantorial
MARCH 13 & APRIL 17
School of the Jewish Theological Seminary
As a Temple we will celebrate congressional birthdays and anniversaries!
Graduate, and the 22nd recipient of the
Call the office if you would like to participate in a group aliyah virtually or in person.
Richard W. Briskin Cantor-in-Residence Award.
More info at https://www.tberochester.org/celebrate/briskin-
Family Service cantor-in-residence-award/
MARCH 20 10:20 AM | VIA ZOOM
The family service is a wonderful chance for students in grade 3-7 to participate in a
Shabbat service led by Rabbi Winaker.
Lag B’Omer Family Service
and Friday Night Dinner
Bake with Beth El APRIL 30 | 5:30 FAMILY SERVICE; 6:00 DINNER & BONFIRE
MARCH 18 & APRIL 15 | VIA ZOOM Our Friday Night Dinners are back! We invite our families with school
Enjoy our monthly baking series where we will come together as a community (virtually) to aged children to join us in person for a special Lag B’omer Shabbat
bake various traditional Jewish treats, often with a guest host (local or non-local celebrities!). service led by Rabbi Jeremy Winaker. We’ll have services around the
Purchase a kit complete with all you need to bake, or just tune in with your own supplies. We also offer bonfire followed by a delicious picnic dinner. Please note this is an outdoor
a special add-on where you can purchase your own TBE apron! It’s the Jewish way, come bake and nosh event and dress accordingly, additionally we will be following all regular
with us! In March we will be baking Kugels and in April we will bake Smores Pie. masking and social distancing practices. Registration required. We hope
to see you there!
14 THE KOL | MARCH/APRIL 2021 ADAR/NISAN/IYAR 5781 | THE KOL 15B’NAI MITZVAH MAZAL TOV
To JODI & JON ROBERSON on the birth of their granddaughter, Kiah Anne on November 27, 2020. And Mazal Tov
VIVIAN RACHEL MARCUS to parents, Alissa Seidman and Mike Dorsett; grandparents Steve Seidman, Betsy Gaffney and Jeff Dorsett; and great-
Bat Mitzvah Date: April 10, 2021 grandparents Elaine Gold, Walter Seidman, Ellen & Donald Gaffney.
Parents: Bob & Michelle Marcus
Siblings: Lilly & Nathan To RANDI COWEN & RICHARD COWEN, Z”L, on the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Beth Cowen to Michael
Grandparents: William & Audrey Marcus, Russell & Debbie Gross, Connie Gross John Kiefer on November 21, 2020. And Mazal Tov to Michael’s parents, Anne & Thomas Kiefer.
Vivian is an 8th grader at Twelve Corners Middle School. She loves playing competitive To AMY LIBENSON & BRETT SHULMAN on the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Shulman to Alex Japha.
basketball and volleyball. Vivian is an avid reader and has been teaching herself to play And Mazal Tov to Elizabeth's sister, Allison Shulman; Alex's parents, Meryl & Ron Japha; and grandparents Dvorah Shulman
multiple instruments. She spends every July at Camp Seneca Lake and enjoys traveling and Henry Shulman, z"l and Maxine Libenson and Audrey Gaelen.
with her family throughout the year to Cayuga Lake, Sarasota, Maine and many other places.
She is excited to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah with her friends and family. To JENNIE SCHAFF & DAVID CLAR on their wedding on January 1, 2021. And Mazal Tov to their children, Nathan,
Charlie & Elie Schaff and Asher & Zach Clar; and to the mother of the bride, Isobel Goldman; and parents of the groom,
Joan & Bob Clar.
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With that in mind we look ahead to the time we can be together with
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older adults. We partner in programing with Temple Brith Kodesh
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16 THE KOL | MARCH/APRIL 2021 ADAR/NISAN/IYAR 5781 | THE KOL 17Men’s Club of Temple Beth El When women support each other,
MEN'S CLUB Involving Jewish Men in Jewish Life SISTERHOOD incredible things happen.
All Sisterhood meetings and programs are
open to the entire Temple Beth El family.
Special BYOB* Breakfast Program Happy Passover— Virtual Conference
SUNDAY, MARCH 7 | 10:00 AM | VIA YOUR ZOOM SCREEN Chag Pesach Sameach free for all Current Sisterhood members. Be sure to
Wishing you and those you love peace, health, and send in your dues for the 2020-2021 season ($36) if you
“Backstage at CenterStage” haven’t had the chance yet.
presented by Ralph Meranto, Producing Artistic Director, JCC CenterStage Theatre happiness during Passover and throughout the year.
Join us for a fascinating look at how CenterStage Theatre at the JCC And, wishing you a quick recovery from the exhaustion
selects plays, develops new work, and makes theater come alive at of preparing the seders.
Rochester’s only professional theater with deep Jewish roots.
Have a wonderful time with your family and friends,
*BYOB = Bring Your Own Bagels (or breakfast). We can’t offer you and take a little time to sit and put your feet up.
our usual hot breakfast buffet, but we can promise you an informative,
entertaining program presented by one of Rochester’s leading theatrical
experts. You’ll find the zoom link in the usual sources (TBE emails, flyers, etc.)
a week or two before the event.
We promised you we were planning virtual events. Ralph Meranto’s program is one. By the time you read this, another
one will have already happened. Sunday, February 7, Mitch Gruber of the Rochester City Council and Foodlink delivered a
powerful presentation about “Hunger in Our Community,” and how Foodlink is helping feed people during the economic
Just Judaica
Yes! We are still open, by appointment only. Hours are available
crisis created by the pandemic.
when the office is open. For an appointment, or to get your copy
of the “613 Cookbook”. Call Lynda (385-3563), Iris (244-3947),
Of course we'll let you know about future programs as they’re confirmed. In the meantime, we invite you to join or renew
Peggy (797-9005) or Gail (473-6855).
your Men’s Club membership today and share in the fellowship that comes from enriching the life of our synagogue and
serving our greater community. There are no dues this year. Just send an email to one of the addresses below saying you All your Judaica needs can be met at Just Judaica, our gift shop.
want to join: Call if you need an appointment. We are all busy as we approach
Passover, but we really want to help you for the holiday.
Jonathan Allentoff, (Membership Vice-President) at jonallentoff@aol.com
Samuel Miller (Co-President) at sim5@buffalo.edu Looking for new seder recipes? Take a look at “613 Recipes”,
Alan Ginsberg (Co-President) at alan@amg-planning.com our own temple’s cookbook, available at our gift shop.
Naturally, we’ll appreciate any donation. But at least as important are your ideas. We need to know what new programs
you’d like the Club to present? What new things can we do to support our Temple? What can the Club do to enrich your
life? Just send your ideas to one of those email addresses above. Even better, tell us about them at one of our monthly
board meetings, currently held at 10:00am on the first Sunday of each month on Zoom. Just email Jon, Sam or Alan and
we’ll send you the link.
Have a wonderful, joyful Pesach! Please stay healthy, safe, and sane.
Sisterhood Mission Statement
Our mission is to strengthen and unite the women of Sisterhood and support them to understand and perpetuate
Conservative/Masorti Judaism in the home, synagogue and community and reinforce their bonds with Israel and
Jews worldwide.
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GENERAL FUND In support and love for Rita Rudnick Howard & Ellen Reitkopp
This is to honor the recent loss in the family Jessica Fisher Daniel & Rina Chessin
of Max and Devora Steiner. We want to honor In memory of Roberta Kirshner In memory of Robert Sanow
TO TEMPLE BETH EL FUNDS THAT their family member and send our love and
prayers to them. Much love, Michelle and Jill
Frank & Ruth Sklarsky
Ira Jevotovsky & Daphne Futerman
Howard & Ellen Reitkopp
Eric Brandt & Carolyn Nussbaum
ARE WORTH MENSCHEN-ING Jill DelVecchio
In memory of Leon and Florence Sturman
Jonathan Sturman
In memory of Irving Newman
Jack & Wendy Scull
Saul & Helen Presberg
For the Yahrzeit of Rouvin Reznik
Aleksandr & Yevgenia Reznik
For the Yahrzeit of Irving Faither
For the Yahrzeit of Herbert Kessler Jerry Goldman Jack & Wendy Scull
"To the Gutkin family, Your husband, father EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
For the Yahrzeit of Emanuel Gruner Donald & Deborah Waltzer In memory of Dr. Jesse Bresloff
Every contribution to a and grandfather was truly a great man. He DISCRETIONARY FUND
Charles & Susan Gruner Jodi & Jonathan Roberson Sharlene & Murray Freeman
Temple Beth El Fund is worth was kind and generous and thoughtful. He has For the Yahrzeit of Beloved grandmother,
For the Yahrzeit of Mala Kazman Ralph & Debra Brenner For the Yahrzeit of My Father Julius Green
passed this to all of you and I know how proud Goldie Margolis
menschening. However, he was of both his children and grandchildren. Sharon Apfel
Sara Futerman Leonardo Bitran Jessica Green
we can only publish those With much love, Jane Snyder and Gary Maggs" Thank you for the privilege of the
In memory of Morley Gwirtzman Marcia Stern For the Yahrzeit of Celia Lazarus
that are $10 or more. The Philip & Diana Weintraub Ilene Flaum Esther Smalline
For the Yahrzeit of Hannah Waldman Yom Tov honor
In memory of Nathan Teichman Daniel & Lesley Glowinsky For the Yahrzeit of Celia Kolko Korenstein
contributions listed were Sam & Barbara Waldman Michael & Mary Lou Pollock
Julian & Marjorie Goldstein Gail Drew Anne Korenstein
received between November In memory of Roberta Kirshner
Sue Ann Baker Edward & Lisa Schwarz In memory of Roberta Kirshner
BUILDING FUND Michael Grossman
21, 2020 and January 18, For the Anniversaries and December Simchas
Jack & Wendy Scull Ron& Karen Newman Deborah Goldman
In memory of Irving Newman
2021. If your contribution is Michael & Marla Allentoff Lawrence & Merle Markus
Diana Strassman Marc & Betsy Brugg Daniel & Rina Chessin
not listed, please call the TBE Arlene Cooper In honor of Kovalsky Marriage For the speedy recovery of Beryl Nusbaum
In memory of Roberta Kirshner Daniel & Rina Chessin
In memory of Robert Sanow Daniel & Rina Chessin Daniel & Rina Chessin
Office, we will correct it in the Marc & Betsey Haas Edward & Lisa Pelta
Esther Golove For the Yahrzeit of Yuda Kinel,
In memory of Leonard Every
next KOL issue. In memory of Esther Cohen Leon & Nancy Gossin
For the Yahrzeit of Yakov Falkovich David Every Father of Leja Allyn
Mark Zaretsky Michael Grossman
David Falkovich In memory of Irving Newman David & Leja Allyn
In memory of Robert Gutkin Julie Nusbaum
For the Yahrzeit of Julian Gordon Vee Nelson For the speedy recovery of Dvorah Shulman
Sanford & Geraldine Appelbaum In memory of Debbie Zeger's father, z"l,
2020/21 BUILDING FUND Lillian Gordon In memory of Jesse Breslof, father, Martin Leubitz & Lisa Kasdin
For the Yahrzeit of Pearl Novick and Bert Levin Irving Newman, with our heartfelt condolences.
Mazal Tov to Jodi and Jon Roberson In honor of Shayna Rose Rund grandfather and partner For the Yahrzeit of N. Girin
Jane Levin Heath & Monica Gebell
on the birth of their granddaughter, Sharon Brodsky By Mindy and Betsy Hecker Aleksandr & Yevgenia Reznik
In memory of Irving Newman
Kiah Anne Thank you, Dr. Nancy Sue Krieger In memory of Roberta Kirshner In memory of My Father Louis Rosenzweig
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FUND Elyse Gilman
Mazal Tov on the Engagement of & Dr. David Allen Bushinsky Michael & Joan Cooper Sid Rosenzweig
For the Yahrzeit of beloved aunt, Arnold & Lynn Goldman
Lauren Cowen to Michael Kiefer: David Bushinsky & Nancy Krieger In memory of Esther S. Cohen May her memory be a blessing and may you
Kate Diamond Schwartz Karen Fernandez
Randi Cowen In memory of The Parents of Elizabeth Karen Rosenbloom be comforted by all the pleasant ones.
Sharon Margolis Apfel Marc & Rebecca Reich
& Eric Rennert Judith Fleissig With our deepest sympathy,
In honor of Irving Newman Todd Stein & Franceen Elias-Stein
2020/21 KESHET NURSERY SCHOOL Eric & Elizabeth Rennert Arthur & Carol Zimmer Karen & Laurence Kessler
Seth Zeidman & Eva Pressman Cypora Teigman
Donation In the name of Seymour and Joan Fogel Pincus Cohen Donation to Temple Beth El Ilana Finkelstein
In memory of Esther Cohen With our deepest sympathy, Eugene & Ruth Salesin
John & Deborah Gallant Advised Fund Edward Frank Art Fund -
Carole & Herb Zaretsky Marc & Betsey Haas
Seymour Fogel In memory of Sharon Mansfield Weinsein Jack & Wendy Scull
In memory of Robert Gutkin Thomas Rheinstein
AARON GABAY CHILDREN'S Your Grandson's naming at Temple Ilene Flaum In memory of Ilana Finkelstein
M. Richard & Myrna LaBaer Arnold & Hannah Rosenblatt
GARDEN FUND Robert & Robyn Morgan In memory of Roberta Kirshner Kathleen & Shira London
Lisa Maas-Vangellow & Neal Morchower
For the Yahrzeit of Icek Zysman In memory of Ruchela Krauthamer Mitchell & Rikki Brodsky Isobel Goldman
DAVID E SADICK JEWISH Carolyn Miller
Lloyd & Miriam Krieger Mary Davis In honor of the Weddings of the childern Marissa Sobolewski
ENVIRONMENTAL FUND Joan and Beryl Nusbaum
For the Yahrzeit of Faye Stern In memory of Hilda Rudnick of Paulina and Laurence Kovalsky. Michael June Rapowitz
For the Yahrzeit of Rose Friedman Maxine Newman
Marcia Stern Carol & Spencer Kauffman & Kathy Kovalsky and Shaina Kovalsky Mazal Tov to Mazal Tov to Barbara Morgen-
For the Yahrzeit of Albert Savitz Daniel & Naomi Medved
For the speedy recovery of Deanna Luntz Warren Sackler & Jonathon Altman stern for 34 years of success as publisher and
For the Yahrzeit of Leah Savitz Howard & Amy Ressel
Sam & Barbara Waldman For the Yahrzeit of Irving Schulman Deborah Kinel Arnold Kovalsky executive editor of the Jewish Ledger.
Geulah Von Perlstein
For the Yahrzeit of Marion Jacobstein For the Yahrzeit of Bennie Schulman Patricia D Marks In memory of Roberta Kirshner Donald & Deborah Waltzer
Frank & Lori Karbel
George & Carol Jacobstein For the Yahrzeit of Sam Schulman Kathryn Alden Deborah Gober-Beneze
Sid Rosenzweig
For the speedy recovery of Barry Goldberg For the Yahrzeit of Fanny Schulman Marcia Stern For the Yahrzeit of Louis D. Mashioff HALPERN CANTORIAL CONCERT FUND
David & Roberta Feldman
Sam & Barbara Waldman Lawrence & Judith Schulman Marcia Stern Steven & Susan Sparer In memory of Bob Gutkin
Deborah Goldman
In memory of Irving Newman For the Yahrzeit of Ann Lib Kozel Pearl Cytryn For the Yahrzeit of David Goldberg, (Barbara's Arnold & Lynn Goldman
Anne Korenstein
In memory of Hilda Rudnick Barbara Kozel Nancy Hiller Brother) Lester Applebaum, (David's Father)
Kevin & Rachel Glazer
Sam & Barbara Waldman In memory of Robert Gutkin Roberta Kinel Katherine Goldberg, (Barbara's Mother) HARRY & REGINA CORNELL
Suzie & Jay Syracuse
In memory of Norman Blaustein Morrey Goldman Howard & Amy Ressel Kathryn Applebaum, (David's Mother) Israel MEMORIAL FUND
Eric Brandt & Carolyn Nussbaum Goldberg (Barbara Father) In memory of Irving Newman
Marcia Stern For the Yahrzeit of David Sadick Cypora Teigman
Henra Briskin E. David & Barbara Appelbaum In memory of Myrna Weinstein
In memory of Bob Gutkin Dorothy Sadick Kenneth Merzel
Charles & Ellen Konar In memory of Robert Gutkin In memory of Robert Gutkin
Charles & Renee Stern Patrick Joseph Comfort
David Rogachefsky Julian & Marjorie Goldstein Sherwin Weinstein & Linda Cornell Weinstein
In memory of Robert Gutkin EARL GOLDSTEIN TORAH Howard Merzel
Phyllis Kasdin Sharlene & Murray Freeman In memory of Regina Cornell
Myra Berlowitz MEMORIAL FUND Linda G. & Norman A. Adams
Martin Leubitz & Lisa Kasdin Daniel & Rina Chessin In memory of Myrna Weinstein
Bob Tatelbaum In honor of Alan Goldstein Leroy E. & Joyce O. Welkley
Mary Novinger Steven Abramson David & Olivia Cornell
In memory of Irving Newman Howard & Alison Hyman Jack & Wendy Scull
Susan Ressel Marc & Betsy Brugg
Miriam Weidenfeld For the Yahrzeit of Fannie Elkin Kate Fisher
In memory of Jesse Bresloff Patrick Joseph Comfort
Ross & Marlene Elkin Andrea Miller
Daniel & Rina Chessin Jerry Goldman
For the Yahrzeit of Evelyn Goldstein Charles & Ellen Konar
In memory of Josh Greenspan Sanford & Geraldine Appelbaum
Alan Goldstein Sid Rosenzweig
Larry & Beverly Glass Charles & Ellen Konar
Deborah Goldman
20 THE KOL | MARCH/APRIL 2021 ADAR/NISAN/IYAR 5781 | THE KOL 21Donation To the Asbury Fund In memory of Irving Newman Temple Beth El Men's Club
HAZZAN’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Irving Newman For the Yahrzeit of Clare Rheinstein
Ellen Garfinkel Michael & Lisa Silverstein Sherwin Weinstein & Linda Cornell Weinstein
Hazzan Randall Levin for the services Steven & Barbara Schron Thomas Rheinstein Charles & Lynn Mills
Sharon Kovalsky Nina Chazanoff
received on the behalf of Dr. Jesse Breslioff David Mand & Iris Stark-Mand In memory of Ester Cohen Karen Fernandez
In memory of your beloved mother, In honor of Abraham Price, loving Grandfather
Brighton Memorial Chapel Kathleen & Shira London Martin & Sharon Rose Sara Finkelstein
Esther Cohen In memory of Bob Gutkin, with fond memories
Donation Brett Shulman & Amy Libenson In memory of Bob Gutkin Her amazing creativity was always thinking out-
Harris Siegel Valerie & Philip Ciufo
E. David & Barbara Appelbaum In memory of Robert Gutkin Kimberly Kalish side the box. I will think of her every time I wear
Judith & Mark Alderman In memory of Robert Gutkin
Judy Azoff & Malcolm Musiker For the Yahrzeit of Edward G. Gerstel the jewelry she made."
In memory of Robert Sanow Lawrence & Merle Markus
HEBREW SCHOOL Mazal Tov to Michael Kovalsky Ross & Marlene Elkin Maurice & Susan Zauderer
Marilyn Sanow Mark & Deborah Zeger
DISCRETIONARY FUND on his marriage to Kathy Sassun In memory of Alma Cowen Jodi & Jonathan Roberson
For the Yahrzeit of Charles Ross In honor of The marriage of Jennie Schaff
In memory of Esther Cohen In honor of the birth of Dan and Leslie In memory of Alma Joffe Elaine Gold
David Ross & Bette Gould-Ross and Dave Clar
Ethel Coleman Glowinsky’s grandchildren (Grandmother of Randi Cowen) Frank & Lori Karbel
In honor of the Birth of Kiah Anne Mark & Deborah Zeger
In memory of Josh Greenspan, Martin Leubitz & Lisa Kasdin Randi Cowen For the Yahrzeit of Ida Prives Glassman
Stella Levinson
Elaine Gold
uncle of Zipporah Kleinberg In memory of Ilana Caryl Finkelstein Donation Vee Nelson
In honor of Rabbi Bitran's For the Yahrzeit of Esther Prives
Linda Epstein Michael Grossman E. David & Barbara Appelbaum Edward & Lisa Schwarz
honorary doctorate degree For the Yahrzeit of Abraham Prives
In memory of Hilda Rudnick Mark & Deborah Zeger
Martin Leubitz & Lisa Kasdin Joanne Prives
Marvin & Zipporah Kleinberg LD SCHACHT MINYAN/CHAPEL FUND RABBI BITRAN'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Sharon Kovalsky
Elaine Gold Joanne Prives
In memory of Robert Gutkin For the Yahrzeit of Paul Levin SHULMAN CHILDREN'S MUSIC FUND
In memory of Al and Trudy Sheinfeld Justin & Leah Goldman
KESHET NURSERY FUND In memory of Hilda Rudnick Jane Levin In memory of Dr. Jesse Bresloff
Stephen Sheinfeld David & Susan Rothenberg
For the Yahrzeit of Morris Evans Michael Phillips For the Yahrzeit of Parents of: For the speedy recovery of Dvorah Shulman
Donation David & Susan Rothenberg
Richard Evans Seymour L. Shafer and Blanche Taffel Shafer Harriett Shulman
Rabbi Bitran Steven & Barbara Schron
In honor of Marriage of Michael "Kamal" & NEIL NORRY MEMORIAL Nancy Shafer For the speedy recovery of Dvorah Shulman
E. David & Barbara Appelbaum Robert & Cheryl Andler
Kathy Kovalsky and the simcha of Paulina CAMPERSHIP FUND In memory of Nathan Teichman David Mand & Iris Stark-Mand
Mazal Tov to The birth of your Thomas Rheinstein
and Larry Kovalsky & family For the speedy recovery of Beryl Nusbaum Paulina & Laurence Kovalsky In memory of Marcia M Davis,
grand daughter, Kiah Anne Lisa Cline
Hillary Shulman-Lampell For the Yahrzeit of Nathan Epstein & For the Yahrzeit of Murry Gould mother of Scott Davis
Susan & Ronald Salzman Sherman & Catherine Henzel
In memory of Katya Karmi Morris Whittaker In memory of David Flaum In memory of Ilana Finkelstein
For the Yahrzeit of Isadore Gordon Daniel & Lesley Glowinsky
(Sarah’s Grandmother) In memory of Roberta Kirshner Lewis Gould Brett Shulman
In memory of Benjamin Umansky Michael & Marla Miller
Reuben & Sarah Lloyd For the Yahrzeit of Henry Epstein For the Yahrzeit of Rose Umansky Shandle
Anne Gordon Sidney Levinson Youth Memorial Fund Our sincere condolences. In the short time that
In memory of Dr. Jesse Bresloff For the Yahrzeit of Judith Epstein (Mother) we spent with Ilana she was such a sweet and
In memory of Robert Gutkin In memory of Margaret Pascente
Joshua & Taylor Futerman Louise Epstein Anne Gordon caring person. Loved all her crafts and art work.
Alyne Phillips Richard Levinson
In memory of Hilda Rudnick In memory of Hilda Rudnick, Donation Her death reminds us that life is so short and
In honor of Rabbi Bitran In memory of Morley Gwritzman
Donald & Deborah Waltzer mother of Rita and Howard Rudnick Susan Barnett In memory of Norman Blaustein we should appreciate each other. Our loving
Susan Sanow Kaplan
Congratulations on your two new Roger and Lois Rothman For the Yahrzeit of Ida Teichman In memory of Dr. Jesse Bresloff thoughts to Jack, Gail and David. - Elleri and
In memory of Josh Greenspan Michael" MICHAEL Melnick
grandchildren Nathan Teichman & Rochelle Scott In memory of Myrna Weinstein
Ellen Garfinkel David Mand & Iris Stark-Mand
David Mand & Iris Stark-Mand PRAYER BOOK FUND For the Yahrzeit of David Rosenbloom In memory of Meyer "Milt"Smith
For the Yahrzeit of Meyer Melvin Rasnick Rosalind Freidus
In memory of Roberta Kirshner In memory of Nate Teichman Richard & Beatrice Rosenbloom Richard Horwitz & Caryl Weiss
For the Yahrzeit of Fannie Becker Rasnick Joshua & Taylor Futerman
Joshua & Taylor Futerman Mike and Terri Rosenhouse For the Yahrzeit of Mary Fried, Mildred's
Saulbert & Abigail Rasnick Martin Presberg & Marcy Berger
In appreciation of Keshet teachers mother (TEVET ONE) TBE FOUNDATION
In honor of Jennie and David's wedding MIN YEE
Lisa Altman PRESIDENT'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Mildred Natal In memory of "Robert Gutkin,
Sharon Kovalsky Anonymous
In memory of Esther Cohen Ron Yaar & Agnes Lee For the Yahrzeit of Ida Grasberg With deep sympathy"
In memory of Robert Gutkin Todd Stein & Franceen Elias-Stein
Helene Newman In memory of Roberta Kirschner Nathan Teichman & Rochelle Scott Joan and Beryl Nusbaum
David & Wendy Dworkin Martin & Bracha Werber
In memory of Robert Aranow In memory of Irving Newman In memory of Nate Teichman
Finkelstein Lab Group
Fredda Silverstein David & Susan Rothenberg Steven & Susan Silbermann TBE PROGRAMMING FUND
SCHOLARSHIP FUND Susan Ressel
In appreciation of Todd Stein In memory of Bertha Yavno Standard Cohen In memory of Robert Gutkin
For the Yahrzeit of Steven Kovel Ralph & Debra Brenner
KIDDUSH FUND Frank & Lori Karbel Sharon Kovalsky Deborah Goldman
Dennis & Eileen Kovel Michael O'Reilly
Happy Birthday Sally Schweid In honor of the birth of Zoe Rose Ferraioli Mazal Tov to Hy Lasker on his 85th Birthday For the Yahrzeit of Murray A Gould Ian Krout
and Asher Mason Glowinsky For the Yahrzeit of Beatrice Trachtenberg
Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Barry Kunofsky Cynthia Gurell Deborah Goldman In memory of Our "cousin"
Todd Stein & Franceen Elias-Stein Nina Chazanoff
Michael & Marla Allentoff In memory of Dr. Jesse Bresloff In memory of Ilana Finkelstein Ilana Caryl Finkelstein
For the Yahrzeit of Mary Kaprow
For the Yahrzeit of Sadye Swartz Michael Grossman Lawrence & Merle Markus Stephen Konar
Barbara Glickman
Milton Swartz In memory of Roberta Kirshner Deborah Goldman
R. BRISKIN CANTOR-IN-RESIDENCE Donation
In honor of the birth of Kiah Anne Edward & Lisa Pelta Saulbert & Abigail Rasnick WEINTRAUB MEMORIAL FUND
FUND Valerie & Philip Ciufo
Kathy London In memory of Hilda Rudnick Michael Grife Mazal Tov toyour first granddaughter and
For the Yahrzeit of Julius Philipp In memory of Nate Teichman
For the Yahrzeit of Josephine Swartz Elliot C. & Tamar Fix with deepest sympathy grandson
Thomas Rheinstein Joanne Prives
Milton Swartz Rabbi Bitran, for the services received on the Valerie & Philip Ciufo In memory of Brother of Eileen Kovel
In memory of "Hilda Rudnick Praying
Birthday Celebration 12.9.2020 In memory of Marion Jacobstein behalf of Dr. Jesse Bresloff Barbara Freeman
for your strength during this difficult time Daniel & Lisa Tellem
Valerie & Philip Ciufo Stephen Jacobstein Brighton Memorial Chapel For the Yahrzeit of Lesser Lipsky
Valerie & Philip Ciufo Alyssa and Mike Grife
In memory of Nathan Teichman For the Yahrzeit of My parents, In memory of Irving Newman For the Yahrzeit of Rose Lipsky
For the speedy recovery of Dvorah Shulman Lolly and Danny Rubenstein
Todd Stein & Franceen Elias-Stein David and Rosalyn Schreiber Ira Jevotovsky & Daphne Futerman Martin & Barbara Lipsky
Harriett Shulman Charles & Ellen Konar
David & Rochelle Lempert Judith E Zysman Judith & Mark Alderman In honor of the birth of your two
In Loving memory of Irving Newman Very sorry for your loss, Ilana was a very
In honor of the birth of and celebration In honor of Lauren and Michael engagement Sharon Kovalsky Grandchildren
Valerie & Philip Ciufo gifted lady and I always enjoyed chatting
of Zoe & Asher In memory of Hilda Rudnick David & Wendy Dworkin In memory of Irving Newman
For the Yahrzeit of Esther Cohen with about art. My deepest sympathies to you
Brett Shulman & Amy Libenson Kathleen & Shira London Paulina & Laurence Kovalsky Birthday Celebration Dvorah Shulman
condolences to the family and your family"
Jennie Schaff & David Clar Phyllis Kasdin Rabbi for all the support this year For the Yahrzeit of Pauline Dworkin
Joanne Prives Hillary Shulman-Lampell
In memory of Hilda Rudnick In memory of Robert Sanow Cypora Teigman In honor ofElizabeth Shulman's engagement to
Donald & Deborah Waltzer
Brett Shulman & Amy Libenson Marilyn Sanow In memory of Roberta Kirshner Alex Japha
Sue Ann Baker
Bernard & Phyllis Natal David & Wendy Dworkin Linda Roth Philip & Diana Weintraub
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YAHRZEITS Jewish calendar. Names will be read on
the Shabbat dates listed below, prior to
Shlomo Tubman
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Ann R. Spiller
Mania H. Shorr
Mynne Shulman
Mary Temkin
Irving Weintraub
Ethel Winters
Augusta Zivan
the actual yahrzeit. (Actual yahrzeit can Minnie Weiss Feiga Spivak Hyman Sterman Stanley Wexler Charles A. Chaz"" Zysman
Samuel Yates Hyman Swartz Irving Stern Philip F. Winn
be found on your ShulCloud account). Regina Zeger Rhoda Tash Isidore Trachtenberg Leonard Winograd
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Philip Ugol Beryl Cohen Zankel Rose Zundell
MARCH 6 Rebecca Parish Hyman G. Gould Dorothy Waltzer MARCH 27 APRIL 3 Yaakov Vigoda Philip Zimmerman
Florence Aiole Harry Perlman Joseph Gurell Faibish Weidenfeld Gertrude R. Alderman Anita S. Abrahamson Josef Weinthal Boris Zwas
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