Sisterhood News - Flemington Jewish Community Center

FJCC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Spiritual Leader 

Rabbi Evan Jaffe 

rabbi@flemingtonjcc.org 

Executive Board: 

President 

Vice Presidents 

Treasurer 

Secretary 

Immediate Past President 

Elected Trustees: 

Mitch Clarin 

Jack Forman 

Richard Frank 

Mindy Friedman 

Zel Gerstein 

Judy Gold 

Stacy Gould 

Steven Greenstein 

Dan Gross 

Alan Hylton 

Ed Mehrlust 

Howard Nifoussi 

Sharon Rednor 

Nancy Rumore 

Dena Scibilia 

Sisterhood Co-Presidents: 

Debbie Hylton 

Melissa Kleiman 

Nursery School President: 

Pam Nemeth 

Jeff Doshna 

Jerry Gertzman 

Marilynn Norinsky 

Sandy Siegel 

Jim Fox 

Laurence Shatkin 

Michael Wolf 

Lifetime Trustees: 

Bill Blaher 

Sarah Resnick 

Paul Schneiderman 

Phil Stern 

Larry Wissner 

Michael Wolf 

Ruth Wolf 

Flemington Jewish Community Center 

PO Box 567 Flemington, New Jersey 08822 

(908) 782-6410 

Fax: (908) 806-7736 

office@flemingtonjcc.org 

RABBI’S MESSAGE 

The last couple of months have been difficult for this congregation and me. 

We have lost a number of our members; some of us had been seeing each other 

once or twice a week at funerals, and at one point we had two shiva minyanim 

going simultaneously. I have to say that the members of the shul rose to the 

occasion; we had no trouble making any of the minyanim and, in most cases, 

there were overflow crowds. As one of the mourners said, the room at her house 

was not only filled with people, but with love as well. It is to the credit of our 

shul that we have given so freely of our time and of ourselves. This is what a 

true shul, not a building with members, does. I would like to take this 

“opportunity” to emphasize just how incredibly important it is that the 

membership continue to answer the call. In the last twenty years here, I have 

learned many things, one of the most important of which is that people remember 

what others do or do not do for them at times of loss. I personally, and I know of 

others, who have been thanked years later for a small insignificant act of 

kindness I or they performed for someone at a time of a relative’s death; I have 

also seen the hurt last for an equally long time for not coming through. Trust me: 

people remember vividly those who are there for them and those who are not. I 

want also to emphasize that the end of shiva should not represent the end of our 

support. Please check in with those who have suffered recent loss in the weeks 

and months following the death. We are all in this together, and we are all 

responsible for each other as the rabbis have said. 

Speaking of responsibility, and on a brighter not, I want to brag a little bit 

about the wonderful doings of our High School students. Phillip and Lindsay 

Pogash, Daniel Rapkin and Keith Gerstein, among others from the EPIC Club, 

without any adult assistance, organized a benefit concert on January 5 th , which 

raised $500 for an organization that will provide a well for an African village. 

The event took place at the Clinton Community Center and featured bands from 

North Hunterdon. A week later Tari Jaffe organized a cabaret of talented 

performers ⎯ singers, dancers, improv ⎯ from Hunterdon Central that raised 

$1000 for Doctors Without Borders, and several hundred dollars for the TUFFS 

Fund to help purchase needed supplies for Doug Gross’s unit in Israel. The cabaret was held at the FJCC. If this month is any 

indication, this is a shul meeting its responsibilities, locally and internationally, in life and in death. As we come to the second 

anniversary of our new building, we are living up to the rabbinic prescription for the ancient Temple in Jerusalem: its light must go 

forth from the Temple and shine outside. May our light continue to shine outside as well. 

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TRIP TO ISRAEL 

There will be a meeting on Tuesday, February 19 th , at 8:00 PM, at the FJCC of all those in the 

congregation interested in going on a ten synagogue trip to Israel. 

BULLETIN INDEX 

hwww.flemingtonjcc.orgh 

February 2008/25 Shevat – 23 Adar I 5768 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES .............................22 

DONATIONS .............................................................17 

FEDERATION NEWS.................................................16 

PARSHIYOT SUMMARIES ........................................21 

YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES .....................................22

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT 

These are the times that try men's souls. 

Thomas Paine, The Crisis 

December 23 rd , 1776 

Fellow Congregants: 

I usually dedicate this space each month to discuss what 

has been going on at the Flemington Jewish Community 

Center. This is the forum for me to let everyone know our 

news, and to thank those who have contributed to our 

community. I enjoy the ritual that writing this column has 

become, since it requires that I take a few moments to think 

about all that we've done at the FJCC over the past month. 

But this month has been different. 

As of this writing (January 15 th ) we will have had eight 

funerals over the past four weeks. Members that I meet 

around town tell me that they are reluctant to answer the 

phone when the synagogue is on the Caller ID, afraid to hear 

yet another phone tree message. I hope that by the time you 

read this, there will not have been any others. But as we 

have been reading at the end of each shiva minyan: 

Shall man live eternally? Shall he never see the grave? 

Wise men too must die, even as the foolish and the 

senseless, leaving their possessions to others. Psalm 49 

I know that death is part of life. I know that life has 

meaning because it is finite. I've read Rabbi Harold 

Kushner's When Bad Things Happen to Good People for the 

wisdom that he provides to these difficult questions. 

While the logical center of my brain is often troubled at 

times like these, my heart is warmed when I see the reaction 

of this community. We truly are a kehillat chesed – a caring 

community – that responds in times of trouble. We have 

come together for funerals; we have cooked and cleaned 

houses; we have brought minyanim to every house that 

needs one; and we've taken care of each other at the most 

important time. 

But I know that many of our members do not know how 

to react to that phone tree message or email, especially when 

it is someone that they did not know personally. Please 

allow me to offer the following advice: 

1. In other communities, the first night of shiva is usually 

just for family and close friends of those sitting. In 

Flemington, we generally do not hold that convention, 

and you are welcome to come at any time that you can. 

2. We announce the time of minyan not only to set the time 

for services. It also establishes for the family when they 

should expect the “crowd.” Do not feel that you are 

intruding if you come “just for the service.” The 

mourners are expecting you. If you are running a few 

minutes late, please do not let that stop you from paying 

a shiva call. 

3. If you do not know what to say, that's okay. The Rabbis 

teach us that when approaching a mourner, we should 

wait for the mourner to first speak to us, rather than 

engage them in conversation. We do not know what the 

mourner needs to hear at that very moment; they may 

wish to speak of the departed, but they may not. Sit 

next to them, or stand nearby. 

4. As with everything else Jewish, we tend to obsess about 

the food. Please do not feel that you have to send a fruit 

basket or walk in the door with a tray of cookies in order 

to properly pay your respects. Your mere presence the 

week of shiva is a comfort. If you want to cook for a 

family, think about sending food the week after shiva, or 

the week after that. When the immediacy of the death 

fades, this is when the mourners may need us the most. 

5. Finally, please do not forget mourners after shiva has 

concluded. Mourning a loss is not done in a week – this 

is why the rabbis have instituted rules for the first 

month, the first year, and on the yahrzeit. For that first 

year, birthdays, anniversaries and other milestones will 

be very difficult for the mourner. Reach out to them at 

these times as well. 

We are truly blessed to have a community that comes 

together in times of crisis. I want to thank everyone who has 

helped us to make minyanim these past few weeks. Let us 

hope that we can see each other in the future – only for 

simchas! 

Jeffrey Doshna 

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Sisterhood Co-Presidents Corner 

We would like to send our most sincere sympathies to 

those members of our synagogue who have lost loved ones. 

Unfo rtunately, there have been quite a few. I recently attended 

“shiva” at the home of Mildred Goodman, who lost her 

husband, Ben. Both Mildred and Ben have been long time 

members of the Flemington Jewish Community Center. To “sit 

shiva” is the Jewish tradition of mourning. It allows the 

mourners to say “Kaddish,” the traditional mourners prayer, in 

the presence of friends and family. In order to say “Kaddish,” a 

minyan, or group of 10 Jewish adults, is required to be present. 

When I looked around the home of Mildred Goodman, I was 

amazed to see so much warmth and caring. There were FJCC 

members and Sisterhood members, as well as friends and, of 

course, family members. It was interesting for me to realize 

that not only in life do we need each other, but also in death our 

community is extremely important. 

Speaking of our caring community, we would like to thank 

Nancy Rumore and Debbie Symanski for all of their hard work 

and planning for the Progressive Dinner. Thanks also to those 

Sisterhood members who opened up their homes and cooked 

appetizers, dinners and yummy desserts. It is always a very 

special event! We would also like to thank Lois Gross and 

Michelle Cohn for running our second movie night. Please 

keep your eyes open for our last movie night on Sat. March 1 st . 

Also in February, we have our third Sisterhood meeting, where 

we will learn how we can participate in Brook Liebowitz’s 

literacy project. Make sure to remember the Book Club, which 

is scheduled for February 7 th , and always includes fascinating 

discussions. 

Sisterhood is a wonderful way to meet other members of 

the synagogue, make new friends, try out new activities such as 

“game night,” participate in community service projects such as 

the upcoming MS Walk, as well as to enjoy watching your 

children at the Purim Carnival or wonderful entertainment at the 

Mother’s Day Dinner, which is on Tuesday May 13 th . 

Whatever your interest, we have a place for you. As always, 

you can call Melissa Kleiman or Debbie Hylton with any 

questions or ideas. 

Stay warm, B’shalom, 

Melissa Kleiman and Debbie Hylton

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The entire community is invited to 

Family Shabbat Dinner 

Family-style dinner, with all of your favorites! 

Honoring 

Rabbi Jaffe's 20 th Anniversary 

March 14 th , 2008 

5:30 PM 

Part of Reunion 2008 Weekend 

Volunteers always welcome for cooking and setup! 

Please contact Sarah Doshna at (908) 284 2027 or sarahdoshna@embarqmail.com 

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Yes, we will join the community for Shabbat Dinner on March 14 th ! 

Family Name: ________________________________________________ 

Number attending: Adults: __________ 

Children: ___________ 

Amount Enclosed: _____________________ 

Cost: $18 per adult, $10 per child, $54 per family maximum. 

Please return to the FJCC office by March 1 st .

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Congregation-wide Program 

Saturday, February 23 rd 

5:00 PM-10:00 PM 

Mincha • Seudah • Shlishi • Havdalah Israeli 

Dancing • Family Craft • Movie Zodiac Café • 

Group Dancing 

You know about Oneg and you’ve been to Kiddush, but how about Seudah 

Shlishi? Please join us for a Shabbat Program on February 23 rd …Mincha, 

Seudah Shlishi (3 rd meal) followed by singing and benching. Then join in for a 

beautiful Havdalah Program. After Havdalah there is plenty to do. Learn 

Israeli dancing with Lorraine Arcus of the Israeli Dance Institute, make a family 

craft and visit the Zodiac Café or attend the viewing of The Forgotten 

Refugees. 

This program is open to the entire congregation…families will 

have an opportunity to make a family craft. Not coming with 

children? Then stop in to see the movie. But everyone, young 

and old, will attend a dance instruction session. We will all 

come together in the end to dance. 

RSVP so we know you are coming… 

Cost before February 1 st : $5/person, $10/couple, or $18 for a family 

Cost after February 1 st : $8/person, $16/couple, or $24 for a family 

Make check payable to FJCC Hebrew School 

Name:_____________________________ email:________________________ 

Adults:___________ Children____________ Amount Enclosed___________ 

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q I would like to help with preparing the meal 

q I would like to help with the crafts 

q I would like to help with the café 

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AROUND THE SYNAGOGUE 

YAD SQUAD 

We wish a yasha co’ach to those who read Torah or Haftarah in January: 

Torah: Leslie Dudzinski, Nadine Goldman, Stephanie Goldman, Tari Jaffe, Allie Rovensky and Samantha Shapiro 

Haftarah: Valerie Goldman, David Riche, Danielle Rubin and Samantha Shapiro 

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MAZEL TOV TO: 

• Andy & Larry Wissner on the marriage of their son, 

Jonathan, and Rachel 

• Alison Fox for winning the bronze medal in field 

hockey at the Maccabee Games 

• Julie Bell, Norman Poppel’s daughter, on receiving the 

2008 Champions of Diversity Award 

REFUAH SHLEMAH TO: 

• Miriam Blaher 

• Alissa Fox 

• Alan Hylton 

• Keith Reid-Green, Doug’s father 

• Sarah Resnick 

• Joan & Milt Rosen’s grandson, Bryce 

• Evelyn Simon, Marsha Gerstein’s mother 

OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO: 

• Evelyn & Bruce Kay and Family on the loss of Evelyn’s 

beloved mother, Dola Warsaw 

• Mildred Goodman on the loss of her beloved husband, Ben 

• Beverly & Guy Landstrom on the loss of Beverly’s 

beloved father, Morris Wolf 

• Shelley & Marty Sobel and Family on the loss of Shelley’s 

beloved father, Fritz “Hyman” Friedman 

• Judy Gold and Family on the loss of Judy’s beloved aunt 

Ruth Gold 

• Anneliese & Howard Nifoussi and Family on the loss of 

Howard’s beloved uncle 

• Bruce Moskovitz & John Fellin on the loss of Bruce’s 

beloved aunt 

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the congregation for all the love and support they’ve 

shown my family and me during this difficult time. 

Mildred Goodman & Family 

A happy first birthday (January 31) to our twin grandsons, Ari and Bryce. Bryce has had three 

complicated open heart surgeries and is making a miraculous recovery. 

We want to thank all of our relatives, friends and FJCC congregants for their prayers and 

donations in Bryce's name, and a special thanks to Rabbi Jaffe for his prayers and support. 

Joan & Milt Rosen 

YONI AVITAL 

Yoni Avital will join us for Shabbat Terumah, February 8-9. Please plan to attend. 

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ISRAELI DEFENSE FORCE STILL NEEDS OUR HELP 

The Doug Gross Tsanhanim Unit Fund For Supplies (Doug supply. All donations can be made out to the FJCC 

Gross TUFFS) has already collected $4,000 thanks to your (entitling you to a tax deduction) earmarked for this fund. 

generosity, but is still seeking funds to help get the supplies Dan, Lois, Fallon or Mitchell Gross will gladly give you 

needed for his unit of 30 men in Israel that the IDF will not details. 

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As many people have noticed, the Flemington ShopRite had 

kosher beef and lamb in addition to chicken for Rosh 

HaShana. They also had kosher meat at Passover. ShopRite 

is making a real effort to improve our holiday preparations. 

If you took advantage of this, please drop a note at the 

Customer Service desk to say "Thank you." Also note that 

Kosher Meat in Flemington! 

any time of year you can order kosher meat from the meat 

department. With a simple phone call a few days in 

advance, a meat order can be waiting for pickup when you 

do your regular shopping, or while the kids are in Hebrew 

School, saving yourself a trip out of town.

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HEBREW SCHOOL NEWS 

Mark Your Calendar 

Saturday, February 2 nd – HH8 Leads Services 

Saturday, February 9 th – Jr. Congregation 9:15 for 4 th through 7 th 

10:30 for 3 rd and younger 

Saturday, February 23 rd – 5:00 - Seudah Shlishi & Schoolwide Havdalah –Israeli Dance Program. 

Friday, February 29 th – Tot Shabbat 6:15; Hay Class Service 7:30; Chorus Sings 

AWB Students Talk About Community Service 

Saturday, March 1 st – HH9 Leads Services 

No School February 14 th – 18 th . Classes resume on February 19 th . 

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January was spent getting back into the groove. We 

celebrated Tu B’Shvat with a mini Seder in many of the 

classrooms. The Sunday students are working on Shabbat 

and Havdalah units in anticipation of the upcoming February 

23 rd Congregation-wide program that will include fun 

activities for everyone. See the flyer in this month’s bulletin 

and reserve your spot today. 

January included a Jr. Congregation, Tot Shabbat and 

the Vav Class Service. In addition, the students collected 

money to help purchase supplies for Doug Gross and his unit 

in the Israeli Defense Force. 

The teachers are meeting to review the curriculum 

drafted last year starting to evaluate the core contents set 

forth in the draft. Report cards and Kidbitz were sent home 

in the middle of the month, and Lunar Times continues to 

bring bedtime stories home in time for Rosh Chodesh. 

Hope to see everyone at the February 23 rd program…it 

should be a lot of fun. 

Karen Walsh 

February 29 th , 2008 

Join us for Tot Shabbat. The Rabbi will conduct a “mini- 

Shabbat “ Services at 6:15 

Oneg following services. 

RSVP kwalsh@flemingotnjcc.org to reserve your spot 

SCOUTS TO LEAD SERVICES 

Calling all Scouts Young and Old! Please join us on 

February 9 th in following the nationwide trend of Jewish 

Scouts leading services when the FJCC will hold its first 

annual Scout Shabbat. All Scouts are encouraged to 

participate. The service will be conducted by Boy Scouts, 

Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and former Scouts. Please contact 

Joan Kaplan ASAP if you are interested in taking part in any 

aspect of the service. 

EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR 

On February 3 rd , at 1:00 PM, the FJCC will be holding 

their third Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Robert Kaplan. 

Senator Leonard Lance will be among the honored guests. 

All congregants are invited to join us for this simcha. 

Refreshments will be served following the program. Any 

Scouts attending, please come in uniform. 

Joan and Larry Kaplan

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WHAT DOES AWB – LAX – 

ECO VILLAGE – 

HOLLYWOOD BLVD – LA 

HOUSING – YJ – MRS. 

LOPEZ – JEWISH FUNDS 

FOR JUSTICE & SANTA 

CLAUS ALL HAVE IN 

COMMON? AND WHAT IS 

CHLOE DOING IN THAT HOLE? 

Chloe & Tatum Stein, along with Jake Walsh, 

will tell you… Come to services on Friday, 

February 29 th , and hear about how they spent 

their winter vacation. 

Carol Wolf & The Sisterhood Knitting Club 

Just Keeps On Going 

Four Blankets, can you believe it? We have sent four 

blankets to Israel in the past 18 months. We have just 

started working on the 5 th full size blanket and also hope to 

put together a baby blanket or two. 

BLANKET #5 - All you have to do is knit or crochet a 7x9” 

rectangle, any stitch will do, and drop your rectangle(s) off at the FJCC. 

We will continue to collect rectangles through the spring. Rectangles 

should be made out of worsted weight acrylic yarn. 

BABY BLANKET - rectangles should be 7x9”, and should be made of pastel 

colors. 

Call Carol Wolf for more information.

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January 13, 2008 

Ms. Karen Walsh 


Flemington, NJ 08822 

Dear Karen: 

The Community Diversity Council of Hunterdon County is pleased to announce that the organizations that have 

assisted the Eissa family in their settlement in Hunterdon County have been nominated to receive a Champions of 

Diversity Award for 2008. This award will be presented at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration to be held 

Friday, January 18, at Clinton Township Middle School. Further information about the Diversity Council and also 

about past recipients can be found at http://www.hunterdondiversity.org/Champions.shtml. 

As there are either two or three organizations who should receive recognition through this award, we will present 

certificates to each of them. We ask your guidance in the text which will be read during the award ceremony. A copy 

of that text is attached (See Sudan Award below). A shorter version of this will be printed in the program. 

We would like to invite everyone who has been a part of the organizations which have been assisting the family. I will 

furnish you a letter that you can forward to those people, or I can email them. 

I hope you will be able to be present Friday night to receive the award on behalf of the FJCC. 

Bill Glazener 

President 

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The headline read “Christians, Jews Host Muslims.” It was 

a multicultural group consisting of leaders and members of 

the Flemington Presbyterian Church and the Flemington 

Jewish Community Center who have been working together 

since August 2006 to assist the Eissa family settle in 

Flemington. Brought to the US by the Lutheran Social 

Ministries from the Darfur region of The Sudan, this family 

of three brothers, a wife, and two (now three) children are 

now being integrated into the social fabric of Hunterdon 

Sudan Award 

County. The three brothers immediately gained employment 

at Creter Vault Corporation, and the family has been 

attending school, learning to drive, learning English, Math 

and Civics, and making many friends in the community. 

The Community Diversity Council of Hunterdon County 

awards a 2008 Champions of Diversity Award to 

Flemington Presbyterian Church, the Flemington Jewish 

Community Center, and Creter Vault Corporation for their 

efforts at enriching the diversity of Hunterdon County.

Save the date! 

57th Annual 

ISRAELI FOLK DANCE 

FESTIVAL 

and 

FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS 

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SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2008 

A Day-Long Celebration of Israel at 60! 

Rivkaleh's Fair (from 11:00 AM) - Judaica and crafts vendors, Israeli food, 

activities for children, community dancing and singing featuring vocal artists Amir and 

Ron. 

Performance (3:30 PM) - Over 250 dancers and singers representing national 

organizations, schools and communities come together on one stage. 

Martin Luther King High School 

Amsterdam Ave. & W. 65 St., NYC 

(opposite Lincoln Center) 

Tickets & information: Israeli Dance Institute, JCRC-Suite 700 

70 West 36 th Street, New York, NY 10018 

Phone: 212-983-4806, ext. 143; Mobile: 917-689-7677; Fax: 212-983-4084 

E-mail: Festival@israelidanceinstitute.org

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5 Sergeantsville Road 

908-782-6410 

www.flemingtonjcc.org 

Doors Open at 6:15 

Game Starts at 7:00 

$10 Admission 

February 11 & 25 

March 3 & 17 

April 14 & 28 

May 5 & 19 

June 2, 16 & 30 

July 14 & 28 

August 11 & 25 

September 8 & 25 

Contact Karen to volunteer 

kwalsh@flemingtonjcc.org 

782-6410 ext. 13 

October 27 

November 10 & 24 

December 8 & 15 

GIFT SHOP 

Our Gift Shop is updating its look. Thanks to Mike Wolf we have a bigger display case to showcase our 

new and exciting merchandise. New items on the way include: 

*Cosmetic bags 

*Baby Naming and Bris Photo Books 

*Mazel Tov Toe Candy 

*T Shirts 

*Mugs 

*Mobiles 

*Kosher Bubble Gum 

Each month we’ll have certain items for sale. February will include 10% off all jewelry, Michal Negrin 

bookmarks at $1, and Hamsa Birthsone Key chains reduced to $2. We’ll be giving away $10 gift certificates 

at upcoming Sisterhood events. Look for our fun graggers on sale to shake for Purim. We will special order 

Seder Plates, Matzah covers and Afikomen bags to beautify your Passover table. 

Please look through the catalogues in the gift shop and contact Staci, Lois, Gayle or Melissa. 

And if you need a gift and do not know what to buy, why not give one of our Sisterhood Gift Shop gift 

certificates? We can customize it to fit any of your needs. 

Our new hours are Monday and Wednesday 5:45-6:15 and Sundays @11:00-11:30. 

Notable Mentions: 

We wish to thank Debbie Hylton for volunteering in December. 

A special thank you to Alan Hylton and Scott Schipper for tearing down our old display cases. 

We also want to thank Gayle for emptying them. 

Thanks in advance for supporting the Gift Case. 

Your Gift Case Committee 

Lois Gross 

Staci Schipper 

Wissner-Fico 

Gayle Neibart 

As part of my Bat Mitzvah project, I 

am again raising money for the National

Multiple Sclerosis Society by leading a team 

from the FJCC called Kimberly’s Wolffpack. 

Thanks to many of you, we had a great 

team last year that raised over $4,500. I 

am inviting all of you from the FJCC to join 

our team! This year’s MS walk is Sunday, 

April 13, 2008, right here in Flemington. 

This project is also part of the Sisterhood 

and FJCC Community Service Calendar. 

I know that together, we can make a 

difference! I am doing this for my Aunt 

Sharon, for Karen Walsh and for everyone 

else who lives with this disease every day. 

It’s our small way to help Tikkun Olam 

(Heal the World). 

By joining our team, we will be working 

together for a common cause. Each step 

we take brings us one step closer to a cure 

– and closer to a world without Multiple 

Sclerosis. Please join my team today or 

make a donation on my behalf to help wipe 

out this disease in our lifetime. You don’t 

even have to make a donation to join my 

team. Just by joining and getting others 

involved, we will make a difference. 

If you would like to make a donation or 

join our team, please email me at 

nmwolff@patmedia.net, or call (908) 782- 

2812 and I can give you all the details. 

I know that together, we can make a 

difference! 

Kimberly Wolff 

It’s not just about the 

money…it is about the fun! 

FJCC 

Sisterhood 

Stays Close to 

Home & Joins 

the Pack! 

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In years past the 

FJCC Sisterhood has 

put a team together 

and supported area walks to benefit cancer. 

This year the FJCC Sisterhood has decided to 

stay close to home and participate in the local 

MS Walk. Leader of the pack, Kimberly 

Wolff, hopes to have a huge turn out from the 

FJCC. 

The Sisterhood is encouraging the 

membership to put on their walking shoes and 

join the team by registering for the walk on 

April 13 th . 

It is not just about raising money, but 

about being part of the team. “We had a lot of 

fun walking together in friendship for a good 

cause. It was a beautiful sunny day that added 

to everyone’s fun and excitement for the event! 

We are all looking forward to this year’s walk 

and raising funds and awareness for this great 

cause,” said teammate and Sisterhood member, 

Jami Miller. 

Contact Brooke Liebowitz or Karen Walsh 

if you would like information about joining the 

pack. 

Brooke Liebowitz 

Karen Walsh 782-6410 ext. 13 

kwalsh@flemingtonjcc.org

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Sisterhood News 

Calendar 

Next Meeting…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..Tuesday, February 5, 7:00 PM, at the FJCC 

Book Club………………………………….……………………………………………………………………………...Thursday, February 7, 7:30 PM, location TBA 

Sisterhood Film Festival, “Trembling Before G-d”…………………………………………………….Saturday, March 1, 8:00 PM, at the FJCC 

Hamantaschen Bake-Off………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………...Sunday, March 2, details to follow 

Rummage Sale………………………………………….……………………………………………………………….………………..Sunday and Monday, March 9 & 10 

Purim Carnival….………………………….………………………………………………………………………….…………Sunday, March 16, after Hebrew School 

Todah Rabah 

Thank you to Mah Jongg mavens Beth Krampel, Lois 

Gross, Reba Holley and Anneliese Nifoussi. Our lesson was 

held following the last Sisterhood meeting and it was truly 

fun! 

Thank you, Michelle Cohn and Lois Gross, for chairing 

the second installment of the Sisterhood Film Festival. It 

was a very interesting film, full of surprises, twists and 

turns. Don’t miss the final selection Trembling Before G-d. 

This film has won several awards including the Teddy 

Award for best documentary film, the Chicago International 

Film Festival and the 2003 GLAAD Media Awards. 

Thank you, Evie Stern for hosting the most recent Book 

Club, and Malka Goodman for leading the book discussion. 

Thank you, Nancy Rumore and Debbie Symanski, for all 

your hard work while chairing the Progressive Dinner! 

(This article went to press before the event, and there 

will be more thank yous in the March bulletin.) 

Thanks to everyone who volunteered to decorate the 

Gift Shop: Mike Wolf for his donation of the display cases, 

and Alan Hylton and Scott Schipper for helping to arrange 

the new cases. The Gift Shop is also seeking volunteers. 

Please contact Gayle Neibart at 638-9496, or 

gneibart@embarqmail.com. 

Thank you to Lenore Levine for selling the 2008 

Entertainment Books. 

Upcoming Events 

Chat with the Book Club on Thursday, February 7, at 

7:30 PM, (location TBA). Please, see this bulletin for more 

info. 

Lois Gross and Dale Rothfeld are chairing the Rummage 

Sale again! For more information see the announcement in 

the bulletin. 

Information for the Mishloach Manot exchange this 

year will be forthcoming. 

The Hamantaschen Bake-Off is schedule for Sunday, 

March 2 nd . To volunteer, please contact Sharon Rednor. 

The Purim Carnival will be held on Sunday, March 16. 

To volunteer in the Purim Carnival Café, please contact Jane 

Wasserman. 

Join us for the Mother’s Day Celebration! This evening 

promises to be grand, so please mark your calendar: Tuesday 

evening, May 13 th . Along with celebrating Mother’s Day and 

announcing the Sisterhood Woman of the Year, we will 

honor Israel’s 60 th Anniversary! More information regarding 

the Celebration will follow in future bulletins. 

In Every Issue 

Sending a Sunshine Card is a nice way to brighten anyone’s 

day, and it’s as easy to take advantage of this Sisterhood 

service. Start by calling Marsha Gerstein or Carolyn 

Goldman. They will choose a beautiful card, add a 

handwritten sentiment, stamp it and mail it, all for $5. 

Membership information can be obtained by contacting 

membership chairperson Sheri Hampson: 2 Bobwhite Rd, 

Neshanic Station, NJ 08853. Call or email for more 

information. 

MATH TUTORING 

CERTIFIED MATH TEACHER 

SUMMER AND SCHOOL YEAR 

SUCCESS IS THE BEST MOTIVATOR 

ALL LEVELS – ALL AGES 

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THRU 

CALCULUS 3 

CALL (908) 638-5631 

BONNIE G. BROOKS 

The FJCC-BBYO youth group is 

need of an advisor. Please contact 

Sandy Siegel at 908-237-1980. 

“Let us Straighten up your Smile”

Visiting the Sick. It is not just a nice thing to do, it is 

something we are commanded to do. Our tradition tells us 

that just a visit to the sick can reduce the amount of time 

until they are healed. Want to be a part of this “healing 

community?” Here’s how it’s done. Call or email Sharon F 

Brooks and tell her you want to be a part of this important 

committee – to give just a little of your time and be of 

immense help to others. You will be scheduled for no more 

than three visits during the course of the next year. In 

addition to having your scheduled dates published in the 

bulletin, you will get a mailing about one month before that 

will include a reminder memo and a few brochures to bring 

with you. 

On your assigned date, call the synagogue office after 

10:30 AM to get a list of names of Jewish patients at the 

BIKUR CHOLIM 

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Hunterdon Medical Center. You will then go to Flemington 

Floral to pick up flowers and cards and proceed to the 

Hunterdon Medical Center with these items for the patients 

as well as a brochure. Make sure to bring some comforting 

words, and share a few minutes of your time to brighten 

someone else’s day. It may be the best medicine they can 

get! So call or write, get involved with this extraordinary 

mitzvah, and make everyone’s day a bit brighter. 

All members of the Bikur Cholim committee will 

receive our new volunteer handbook, if they did not already 

receive it. 

Thank you to all who are currently, or who plan to 

participate in this wonderful committee. 

February 1 Beth Krampel March 7 Liz & Ray Slavin 

February 8 Lisa Martin March 14 Rhonda Krupen 

February 15 Evie Stern March 21 Joan Rogow 

February 22 Dena Scibilia March 28 Beth Krampel 

February 29 Dena Scibilia 

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FJCC Sisterhood Presents: 

The FJCC Sisterhood Film Festival 

2007/08 

Saturday Nights, 8:00 PM at the FJCC 

Admission $5.00 donation per person 

To go to the Flemington Food Pantry’s new home 

March 1 

Trembling Before G-d 

An unprecedented documentary that shatters assumptions about faith, sexuality, and religious fundamentalism, 

Trembling Before G-d is built around intimately told personal stories of Hassidic and Orthodox Jews who are gay 

and lesbian. 

RSVP for each film to Lois or Michelle as seating is limited. 

Light refreshments will be served. 

Make it a date night. Bring a friend. Support the Flemington Food Pantry.

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RUMMAGE SALE NEWS 

To: Flemington Jewish Community Center Congregation 

Fr: Lois Gross and Dale Rothfeld, Co-Chairpeople 

It is almost Rummage Sale time again. The Rummage Sale is scheduled for Sunday, March 9 th , 

and Monday, March 10 th , 2008. We need your help. It is a tremendous amount of work for one 

week, but it brings in too much money for us not to continue with this profitable function. 

Here’s how it works: 

• Bring your used, but not abused, clothing, books, toys and household goods in sellable condition to the 

synagogue no earlier than Wednesday, March 5 th , 2008. Bring the items directly into the social hall. Tables will 

be set up to designate placement of the different items. Wherever possible, please distribute your donations to 

the appropriate areas. 

• Please remember when you gather your donations we need sellable merchandise. Broken appliances and toys 

with missing pieces take up valuable space and add to the problem with disposal after the sale. 

• No undergarments will be accepted. 

• Please volunteer time to organize rummage throughout the week. Any time you can spare will be gratefully 

accepted and appreciated. 

• Come to our Rummage Set-Up Gathering on Saturday evening, March 8 th , 2008 at 7:30 PM, to help with the final 

arrangements and last minute details (SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE). 

• We need help during the actual Rummage Sale to help individuals buying items and straightening items. Monday 

is Bag Day. We need volunteers to sit and collect money after the shoppers make their purchase. Please call or 

email Lois or Dale if you can help bag the items after the sale on Monday afternoon. 

• Tax deduction vouchers for the items donated can be obtained in the office. 

• Due to problems of disposing large articles, it will be necessary to call or email either Lois or Dale before bringing 

the article(s) to the synagogue. Please understand if the item(s) does not sell, you MUST pick up the item(s) 

from the synagogue by Tuesday, March 11 th , 2008. 

Once again, we are requesting your help. If everyone puts in a little time, the job does not become 

an overwhelming burden to the committee members. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 

or email us. 

Lois Gross 

Dale Rothfeld 

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DONATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, MARCH 7 th , 2008. 

DO NOT BRING DONATIONS ON SATURDAY EVENING DURING THE 

SET UP GATHERING OR SUNDAY DURING THE SALE. 

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FJCC Cookbook Sale 

The Sisterhood Cookbook Sale, which will continue to be an ongoing project for the Sisterhood, 

helps support many essential programs at the FJCC. Please consider purchasing one or more 

cookbooks to keep on hand as a last minute hostess gift or present for family and friends. It is a 

thoughtful as well as meaningful gift that anyone would enjoy, and your $18 donation will also help to 

support the synagogue. 

"Timeless Recipes" has a beautiful cover that depicts our colorful Ark Doors, and is filled with over 

250 delicious and easy to prepare recipes contributed by your fellow congregants and friends. 

Copies may be purchased in the FJCC office or in the gift case. Many thanks to all who helped! 

Lisa Martin and Marsha Gerstein 

Cookbook Committee 

Dear Booklovers, 

We have “booked” some dates and picked some titles for this coming year’s Book Club. 

• February 7 th , 2008 - 7:30 PM, place to be determined 

The History of Love, Nicole Krause 

• April 8 th , 2008 - 7:30 PM, place to be determined 

Everything is Illuminated, Jonathan Safran Foer 

• June 5 th , 2008 - 7:30 PM, place to be determined 

Outwitting History, Aaron Lansky 

Please call us to reserve your copy today! 

B’Shalom, 

Alissa Fox & Malka Goodman 

Name:_____________________ 

Phone__________________ 

____ The Book Thief $16.95 

____ Snow In August 7.99 

____ History of Love 13.95 

____ Everything is Illuminated 13.95 

____ Outwitting History 13.95 

Email:_________________________ 

I have enclosed a check to the FJCC Sisterhood in the amount of _____.

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JEWISH LIFE 

• Prize-winning Author Kurt Leviant will be the speaker 

on Thursday, February 21 st , at 7:00 PM. Mr. Leviant’s 

latest book, “ The Mystery of the Golem,” is the 

translation of Yudl Rosenberg’s influential Hebrew 

Novel, The Golem and the Wondrous Deeds of the 

Maharal of Praque. 

• Eva Mekler, author of “The Polish Woman,” has been 

rescheduled for Thursday, March 6 th , at 7:00 PM, at the 

JCC. 

• Dr. Murray Spiegel, author of “300 Ways to Ask the 

FEDERATION NEWS 

7:00 PM, at Congregation Or Chadash in Flemington 

(please note new location!). 

The fee for each program is $10/Jewish LIFE Member and 

$15/Non-Member. Call the JCC at 908-725-6994 to 

register. Additional details on Jewish LIFE programs are 

available in the Jewish LIFE brochure posted at 

www.ssbjcc.org. 

Four Questions,” will speak on Thursday, March 13 th , 

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OHR TIKVAH 

Women’s Day of Rest and Renewal 

When: Saturday, February 23, 2008, from 8:30 AM to 

4:00 PM 

Where: Temple Beth El, 67 Route 206 South, 

Hillsborough 

Fee: $36 (Sisterhood Member); $42 (Non- 

Sisterhood Member); Additional fee for crafts 

project 

Ohr Tikvah is sponsoring a workshop with Rabbi Robin 

Nafshi at Temple Beth-El Sisterhood’s 7 th Annual Women’s 

Day of Rest and Renewal. The daylong program ⎯ 

Connections to the Heart, Body & Soul ⎯ will include 

gentle yoga for all ages, a creative Shabbat worship service, 

catered lunch, an art project using fused glass, and Chai Tea, 

an American Tea Ceremony that includes guided meditation 

and special teas. Rabbi Nafshi will lead Torah study and 

engage us in a discussion exploring Parshat Ki Tasa. The 

program is open to all women, and one need not be a 

member of a synagogue Sisterhood. Call Susan at 908-874- 

4648 to receive more information and to register. 

________________________________________________________ 

Living Hopefully with Illness and Physical 

Challenges 

Ohr Tikvah is starting a support group for individuals 

living with chronic illness and physical challenges. Co-led 

by Rabbi Robin Nafshi and a social worker, the group will 

provide a safe and caring environment to share personal 

stories, to laugh and maybe cry, and to learn from Jewish 

text and traditions how to live life fully in the face of 

adversity. A minimum of eight people is needed to launch 

the group. Dates and time are to be determined. Please call 

Ohr Tikvah if you are interested in participating. 

________________________________________________________ 

SAVE THE DATE: April 3, 2008 

You won’t want to miss Dr. Dan Gottlieb speak at the 

JCC on April 3 about "The Wounding and Healing of the 

Human Spirit." Visit www.ohrtikvahjhc.org for more 

information. 

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Hebrew Chanting Circle 

When: Thursday, February 7, 2008, 7:30 to 9:00 PM 

Where: Temple Sholom, 594 N. Bridge St, Bridgewater 

Fee: $5.00 donation 

You are invited to join a community gathering of 

chanting using sacred Hebrew phrases that promote the 

healing of our souls (Tikkun Ha'Nefesh) as we strive 

to contribute to healing our World (Tikkun Olam). Hebrew 

is a sacred vibrational language, and the repetition of a 

sacred phrase can clear the mind of clutter and create a sense 

of inner peace and wholeness. In the silence that follows, we 

can listen for God’s voice within us. No prior knowledge of 

singing, chanting, or Hebrew language is necessary.

Todah rabah to all those who made donations to: 

GENERAL FUND 

• Michelle & David Cohn: 

• For deepest condolences to the Reid-Green family on the 

loss of Doug’s beloved mother 

• In memory of Sandra Rosen, beloved mother of Jeanne 

Weisblatt 

• In memory of Ben Goodman, beloved husband of 

Mildred, and father of Carol, Sherry and Judy 

• For a refuah shlema to the parents of Marsha and Zel 

Gerstein 

• In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Julia Sirota 

• In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Ariel Jakubowski 

• Vivian & Fred Daniel: 

• In memory of Bill Thomas, beloved husband of Barbara, 

and friend 

• In memory of Dola Warsaw, beloved mother of Evelyn 

Kay 


Mildred 

• Marian & Jack Daniels for giving “extra shekels for the cause” 

• Grace Dedomincis in memory of Bill Thomas, beloved 

husband of Barbara 

• Herb Dvoor in memory of Bill Thomas, beloved husband of 

Barbara, and friend 

• Lori & Harry Findley: 


and friend 

• In fond memory of Ben Goodman, beloved husband, 

father, grandfather and great grandfather 

• For a speedy and complete recovery to Alissa Fox 

• FJCC Nursery School in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 

husband of Mildred 

• Ceil Lerner in honor of Rabbi Jaffe’s 20 th anniversary at the 

FJCC 

• Peter McCluskey in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Pam & Jonathan Nemeth in memory of Morris Wolf, beloved 

father of Bev Landstrom 

• Joan & Steve Rogow for get well wishes for Marsha 

Gerstein’s mother, Evelyn Simon 

• Sue & Rick Rothstein: 

• In memory of John Decker, beloved father of Nancy 

Shatkin 

• For the yahrzeit of Bernard Volowitz, beloved father of 

Sue 

• Ruth & Edward Rozansky in memory of Bill Thomas, beloved 

husband of Barbara, and friend 

• Sandy & Scott Siegel in honor of the marriage of Jonathan and 

Rachel Wissner 

• Liz & Ray Slavin in memory of Fritz “Hyman” Friedman, 

beloved father of Shelley Sobel 

• Diane & Fred Sonetto in memory of Bill Thomas, beloved 

husband of Barbara 

• Barbara Thomas & Family in memory of her beloved 

husband, Bill 

• Simone & Larry Tumarkin in memory of Dola Warsaw, 

beloved mother of Evelyn Kay 

• Jane & Eric Wasserman: 


and friend 

• In honor of the wedding anniversary of Anneliese and 

Howard Nifoussi 

DONATIONS 

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• Cathie & Art Wetstein: 


Mildred 

• In memory of Fritz “Hyman” Fried man, beloved father of 

Shelley Sobel 

• For the yahrzeit of Naida Wetstein 

• For the yahrzeit of Ruth Lifchitz, beloved mother of 

Naida Wetstein 

• Andy & Larry Wissner: 

• In fond memory of Lillian Frank, beloved mother of 

Richard 

• In fond memory of Fritz “Hyman” Friedman, beloved 

father of Shelley Sobel 

BUILDING FUND 

• Robin & Jeff Alexander in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Leah & Bryon Berkowitz in memory of Ben Goodman, 

beloved husband of Mildred, and father of Carol, Sherry and 

Judy 

• Miriam & Bill Blaher: 

• In memory of Bill Thomas, beloved husband of Barbara 


Mildred 

• Clifton High School in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Arleen & Conrad Cohen in memory of Ben Goodman, 


Judy 

• Lesley Rebecca Cohen & David Short: 


Mildred 

• For the yahrzeit of Charles Cohen, beloved father and 

grandfather 

• Lois & Billy Condit in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 

husband of Mildred, and father of Carol, Sherry and Judy 

• Barbara David in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved husband 

of Mildred, and father of Carol, Sherry and Judy 

• Herb Dvoor in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved husband of 

Mildred 

• Marilyn & Melvin Dvoor: 


and friend 

• In honor of Rabbi Jaffe’s birthday 

• In honor of their granddaughter, Ariel, as she celebrates 

her 10 th birthday 

• Lois Flesdrager in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Nomi & Jack Forman: 

• In memory of Richard Herson, beloved husband of Edith 



Mildred 


Kay 

• In memory of Fritz “Hyman” Friedman, beloved father of 

Shelley Sobel

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• Alissa & Jim Fox: 

• In memory of Harry Lipka, beloved husband of Delane 

• In memory of Marvin Skowronek, beloved father of Ken 

• In memory of Lillian Frank, beloved mother of Richard 


and friend 


Kay 


Mildred 

• For a mazel tov to their daughter, Ali, for winning a 

bronze medal in field hockey at the Pan American 

Maccabee Games 

• Mindy & Eliot Friedman: 


Mildred 

• For the yahrzeit of Milton Friedman, beloved father of 

Eliot 

• In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Julia London-Sirota 

• In honor of those who made minyan on New Year’s Day 

• In honor of the Gala Committee 

• Marsha & Zel Gerstein: 

• For get well wishes for Doug Reid-Green’s father 

• In memory of Doug Reid-Green’s beloved mother, 

Marcia 

• For a happy 85 th birthday to Mildred Goodman 

• For continued good health to Joan Rogow 


• For a speedy and complete recovery to Barbara Clarin 

• For a happy 40 th wedding anniversary to Fred and Vivian 

Daniel 

• For a speedy and complete recovery to Michael Frank, 

son of Sarah and Rich 

• For continued good health to Richard Frank 

• For continued good health to Dan Gross 

• For a mazel tov to Valerie Goldman on the 7 th 

anniversary of her Bat Mitzvah 

• For a mazel tov to Jonathan Wissner and Rachel on their 

wedding 


Kay 

• In memory of Morris Wolf, beloved father of Bev 

Landstrom 

• For a complete and speedy recovery to Bryce Rosen, 

grandson of Joan and Milt Rosen 

• In memory of Ruth Gold, beloved aunt of Judy Gold 

• For a speedy and complete recovery to Alissa Fox 


Shelley Sobel 

• Judy, Arika, Jeffrey & Rachel Gold: 


Mildred 

• In memory of Ruth Gold, Judy’s beloved aunt 

• For a mazel tov to Evie and Phil Stern on the birth of 

their grandson 

• For a mazel tov to Anneliese and Howard Nifoussi as 

they celebrate their 25 th wedding anniversary 

• For a refuah shlema to Miriam Blaher 

• For a mazel tov to Jonathan and Rachel Wissner on their 

recent wedding 

• For a complete and speedy recovery to Barbara Clarin 

• For a complete and speedy recovery to Alissa Fox 

• Neila & Jeff Green in memory of Morris Wolf, beloved father 

of Bev Landstrom 

• Grace Goodman in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Marsha Hedrick & Matt Klein in memory of Bill Thomas, 

beloved husband of Barbara, and friend 

• Ruth Herman in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved husband 

of Mildred 

• Denise & Joe Hilzer in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• June & Sandy Holzer in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Adele & Cory Kallet in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Edith, Helene & Marion Milman and Family in memory of 

Ben Goodman, beloved husband of Mildred 

• Pam & Jonathan Nemeth: 


Mildred 


Landstrom 

• Lori & David Okun in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Madelyn & Charles Okun in memory of Ben Goodman, 

beloved husband of Mildred 

• Ronnie & Robert Powers in memory of Ben Goodman, 


• Judith & Louis Premselaar in memory of Ben Goodman, 


Judy 

• Jessica & Scott Rothman in memory of Ben Goodman, 


• Sue & Rick Rothstein (Trenton Group) in memory of Ben 

Goodman, beloved husband of Mildred, and father of Carol, 

Sherry and Judy 

• Freda & Hyman Salzberg in memory of Ben Goodman, 


• Dena & Greg Scibilia: 


Mildred 

• In honor of Atara Jaffe’s work in coordinating the cabaret 

to raise funds for Doctors Without Borders 


• Michelle & Philip Schwartz in memory of Ben Goodman, 


Judy 

• Shelley & Richard Simon in memory of Ben Goodman, 


Judy 

• Cara London, Eric Sirota & Family: 


Mildred 


• For a speedy and complete recovery to Evelyn Simon, 

mother of Marsha Gerstein 

• In memory of Sandra Rosen, beloved mother of Jeanne 

Weisblatt 

• In memory of Shirley Kushnick, beloved mother of Arnie 


• Staff of Mariah School in Englewood, NJ in memory of Ben 

Goodman, beloved husband of Mildred, and father of Carol, 

Sherry and Judy 

• Lenette & Larry Talpins in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved 


• Stacey Welsh in memory of Ben Goodman, beloved husband 

of Mildred, and father of Carol, Sherry and Judy

• Barbara & Peter Wisniewski in memory of Ben Goodman, 


• Andy & Larry Wissner: 

• In memory of Bill Thomas, their dear friend, and beloved 

husband, father and grandfather 


Mildred 

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND 

• Linda & Jerry Atlas for the yahrzeits of Samuel Atlas and 

Joseph Ritwe 

• Isabel & Sidney Benjamin for the yahrzeit of Philip Benjamin, 

Sid’s beloved father 

• Jeanne & Joe Colalillo in honor of Rabbi Jaffe’s 20 th 

anniversary at the FJCC 

• Marta & Mike Klepner: 


Kay 


Mildred 



Shelley Sobel 

• In memory of Yoni Avital’s beloved grandmother 



• In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Cydney Cohn 

• Anneliese & Howard Nifoussi: 


Mildred 


Kay 



Landstrom 

• Joan & Milt Rosen: 

• In memory of Boris Reznikov 


and friend 


Mildred 


• For condolences to the Clausman family on the loss of 

their beloved “Pops” 

• Shelley & Marty Sobel: 


Kay 


and friend 

HOLOCAUST EDUCATION FUND 

• Miriam & Bill Blaher: 


Kay 


Landstrom 


Shelley Sobel 

• Andy & Larry Wissner in memory of Dola Warsaw, beloved 

mother of Evelyn Kay 

PRAYER BOOK FUND: 

• Judy, Arika, Jeffrey & Rachel Gold in memory of Ruthie 

Gold, Judy’s beloved aunt 

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• Grace Goodman: 


and friend 


Kay 

• Cara London & Eric Sirota and Family in honor of Julia 

London Sirota’s Bat Mitzvah 

ONEG/KIDDUSH 

• Sarah & Richard Frank and Family: 


and friend 


Kay 


Mildred 


Shelley Sobel 

• Nathan Treinish for the yahrzeit of Julia Shapiro, his beloved 

grandmother 

PUSHKA: 

• Evelyn & Bruce Kay: 

• In memory of Dola Warsaw, their beloved mother and 

mother-in-law 

• For sincere appreciation of the support and assistance of 

Rabbi Jaffe and the congregation 

• Sandy & Scott Siegel: 


Mildred 

• In memory of the beloved uncle of Howard Nifoussi 


Landstrom 

MILLION PENNY FUND (Ruth & Ellie, The Penny Ladies) 

• Ruth & Manny Wolf: 


Shelley Sobel 

• For a special happy birthday to Steven Wolf 


Landstrom 

• For a mazel tov to the Wissner family on the recent 

marriage of Jonathan and Rachel 

• For a bon voyage and wish for a pleasant cruise for 

Sophie and Roman Shor 



Mildred 


Kay 


• In memory of Ben Strauss, beloved husband of Bernice 

• For get well wishes to Miriam Blaher 

• For a speedy recovery to Evelyn Simon, mother of 

Marsha Gerstein 

• For congratulations to Jonathan and Rachel Wissner 

• For congratulations to Paul, Judy, Mark and Joan 

Schneiderman on the birth of baby Erin 

• For congratulations to the new Board of Trustees 

• For congratulations to Jeff Doshna – may you have 

another successful year as president, and may the Board 

have another successful year 

• To wish Rabbi Jaffe and family a peaceful Shabbat and a 

restful weekend 

• For a happy 21 st birthday to Ben Silber 

Your pennies are ready to be accepted in the office. We are 

working on the third million, and are half way there!

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USIC 

& 

UNCHIES 


5 Sergeantsville Road (523) 

6:00 PM - $10 General Admission, $ 5 Students 

February 24, 2008 - 78 West (jazz ensemble) 

March 23, 2008 – Aviv String Quartet 

April 13, 2008 – The Blawenburg Band (60 piece concert/pops band) 

June 1, 2008 – BassBoards Blues Band 

Call 908-782-6419 or email Michael Wolf at: musicandmuchies@gmail.com

Parshat Mishpatim – February 2, 2008 

Following on the heels of the Ten Commandments, 

Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18) deals primarily with 

civil law. The juxtaposition of the ritual with the mundane 

provides an enlightening insight into Judaism. From the 

Torah's perspective, there is no distinction between the 

ceremonial and the worldly activities of life - both should be 

infused with holiness and both must be kept completely and 

diligently. Included amongst the civil laws discussed in the 

Torah portion are the laws relating to the Jewish servant and 

his freedom; penalties for causing bodily injury to another 

person and for damaging his property; laws regarding 

watchmen and borrowers; the mitzvah to show sensitivity to 

the poor and to offer them free loans; and laws relating to 

the honest dispensation of justice. After mentioning the 

mitzvot of Shabbat and Shemittah (the seventh year when the 

land in Israel must be left to rest), the portion continues with 

a brief discussion of the three pilgrimage festivals - Pesach, 

Sukkot, and Shavuot - and Hashem's renewed promise to 

bring the Jewish people to the land of Israel. The Torah then 

returns to the revelation at Mt. Sinai. The Jewish people 

declare their commitment to do whatever Hashem 

commands, and the portion concludes with Moses' ascending 

the mountain, where he will remain for forty days and forty 

nights to receive the rest of the Torah. 

Parshat Terumah – Feb ruary 9, 2008 

Parshat Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) begins a series of 

four out of five portions which discuss in detail the 

construction of the Mishkan, the traveling Tabernacle which 

would serve as a "resting place" for Hashem's presence 

amongst the Jewish people. This entire portion recounts 

Hashem's description to Moses of how to construct the 

Mishkan, beginning with a listing of the various precious 

materials to be collected from the Jewish people for this 

monumental project. Hashem describes the magnificent 

golden and wooden Ark which would house the tablets of 

the Ten Commandments, complete with its dazzling cover 

depicting two Cherubim (angels with the faces of children) 

facing each other. Next, Hashem provides Moses with the 

blueprints of the shulchan (holy table) upon which the 

lechem hapanim (show-bread) would be placed each week. 

Following the depiction of the pure golden menorah 

(candelabra) which was to be hammered out of one large 

piece of gold, Hashem describes the structure of the Mishkan 

itself, detailing the splendidly woven and embroidered 

covers, curtains and partitions, and the sturdy outer walls. 

The Torah portion concludes with the instructions for the 

copper altar and the large outer courtyard. 

Parshat Tetzaveh – February 16, 2008 

Following the detailed commandments in the last 

portion concerning the construction of the Mishkan 

(Tabernacle), Parshat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10) begins 

with the daily mitzvah given to Aaron and his sons to kindle 

the menorah (candelabra) in the Mishkan with pure olive oil. 

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Hashem describes to Moses the special garments which are 

to be worn by the Kohanim (priests) during their service, 

woven and crafted from materials donated by the people. 

The Torah portion then shifts its attention to Hashem's 

commandments regarding the melu'im, or inauguration ritual 

for the newly constructed Mishkan, to be performed 

completely by Moses for seven days. The melu'im included 

Moses' adorning and anointing the Kohanim, and his 

bringing korbanot (offerings). On the eighth day, Aaron and 

his sons would assume their offices as the Kohanim. After 

then describing the korban tamid, the offering to be brought 

in the Mishkan every day of the year in the morning and 

afternoon, the portion concludes with the command to build 

the last of the Mishkan's structures, the golden altar upon 

which the ketoret (incense) would be offered every morning 

and afternoon. All of these commands are carried out in the 

concluding portion of Exodus, Parshat Pekudei. 

Parshat Ki Tisa – February 23, 2008 

The diverse and wide-spanning Parshat Ki Tisa (Exodus 

30:11-34:35) begins with Hashem's command to Moses to 

take a census by collecting an equal contribution of a halfshekel 

coin from every adult male between the ages of 20 

and 60, the profits from which will go to the Mishkan 

(Tabernacle). Hashem describes to Moses the copper kiyor 

(wash basin) with which the Kohanim (priests) would 

sanctify their hands and feet before serving in the Mishkan. 

Also discussed is the anointment oil, which would be used to 

sanctify the Mishkan's various vessels for regular use. This 

is followed by the recipe for the aromatic ketoret (incense) 

to be burned twice daily. Hashem designates Betzalel, of the 

tribe of Judah, and Oholiav, of the tribe of Dan, to supervise 

the upcoming construction of the Mishkan. The mitzvah of 

Shabbat is then repeated to caution the nation that even the 

construction of the Mishkan does not supersede the 

observance of the weekly day of rest. 

The Torah returns to the narrative of the revelation at 

Mt. Sinai and describes the devastating sin of the golden 

calf. Hashem relents to Moses' prayer that the Children of 

Israel should be spared from annihilation for this grievous 

transgression, and Moses descends from the mountain with 

the two tablets of the Ten Commandments in hand. Upon 

witnessing a segment of the population dancing around the 

golden calf, Moses smashes the tablets and burns the idol, 

initiating the process of repentance. As a result of the 

people's fall from their lofty spiritual plateau, Hashem 

announces that His presence cannot reside amongst them, 

and Moses is forced to temporarily move the Tent of 

Meeting out of the camp so that Hashem can continue to 

communicate with him. Moses again ascends the mountain 

to pray to Hashem that the Jewish people should be forgiven 

and regain their status as the chosen people. Moses 

eventually returns with the second set of tablets and a 

renewed covenant with Hashem, his face radiant as a result 

of his recent Divine experience.

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2 - Jan Kutscher 

- Adam Wolf 

4 - Laura Symanski 

6 - Lori Messinger 

7 - David Short 

- Kenneth Skowronek 

- Roni Silverberg 

9 - David Cass 

- Matthew Manning 

10 - Carole Jacobson 

- Austin Jennis 

- Joan Schneiderman 

- Harry Zackowitz 

11 - Fallon Gross 

- Beth Sztuk 

13 - Eugene Esterkin 

- Jonathan Fox 

- Pamela Hoffman 

- Paul Hubert 

14 - Malka Goodman 

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS 

15 - Emmaline Dessel 

- Benjamin Doshna 

- Jennifer Goldstein 

- Marc Liebowitz 

16 - Hidee Boorstein 

- Mitchell Gross 

- Flo Newrock 

- David Silber 

18 - Mikayla Kaplan 

- Dorit Radzin 

- Phoebe Nover 

- Abigail Reid-Green 

19 - Heather Brooks 

- Pam Ezra 

- Rachel Feinberg 

- Lisa Schapiro 

- Jacob Silber 

20 - Seymour Mondshein 

21 - Gabrielle Horwitz 

22 - Dorian Batt 

FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 

1 - Eleene Gallagher & Daniel Weinstock 

12 - Pam & Elly Ezra 

15 - Debbie & Marty McInerney 

22 - Jonathan Daniel 

- Dan Horwitz 

- Judy Horwitz 

- Yoni Radzin 

23 - Neil Poppel 

- Philip Reid-Green 

- Dale Rothfeld 

24 - Marilyn Dvoor 

- Michael Wolf 

25 - Lillian Frank 

- Sara Kippelman 

26 - Max Gropper 

- Eric Wasserman 

27 - Michael Frank 

- Joan Goldman 

- Douglas Gross 

29 - Jason Gertzman 

1 - David Poppel 

- Joseph Shemesh 

2 - Fannie Hayfer 

3 - Nathan Blaher 

5 - Rosalin Zackowitz 

7 - Yetta Atlas 

- Murray Grill 

- Ida Wolf 

8 - Abram Mortchai Salzberg 

- Harold Smith 

- Stephen Zucker 

9 - Mimi Rosenbleeth 

- Edith (Judy) Wissner 

10 - Yelena Koretskaya 

- Eva Levin 

- Jacob Rosenbleeth 

11 - Hilda Daniels 

FEBRUARY YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES 

- Sally Swain 

- Charles Watson 

12 - Anna Frank 

- Harold Lipson 

- Eliot Roth 

13 - John Haniman 

- Louis Levine 

- Samuel Moskowitz 

14 - Leonard J. Feldberg 

15 - Leo Sacks 

16 - Isaac Pesachowitz 

17 - Trudy Deutsch 

18 - Milton Knobler 

- Charles Schutz 

19 - Cheryl Reich 

- Ely Stemple 

20 - Irene Abramson 

20 - Jeanne Arcus 

- Lewis Levine 

- Morris Neibart 

21 - Lillian Berger 

- Manuel Dvoor 

- Hildegard Likuski 

- Leon Milman 

- Edythe Stern 

22 - Sandra Doris Gurg 

23 - Tillie Gross 

- Burt Platkin 

25 - Susan Lipson 

- Bianca Weber 

26 - Lorraine Klein 

28 - Anna Birnbaum 

- Seymour Gitlin 

29 - Etta Moskovitz 

Yahrzeit candles are lit the night before the yahrzeit is observed. 

PLEASE NOTE: If your birthday, anniversary or yahrzeit information is missing, please bring or mail your information 

to the FJCC office, or email it to Flo Newrock so it can be included in future bulletins.

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FJCC Sisterhood Community 

Service 

Brooke Liebowitz 

Karen Walsh 

We are on our way to putting the FJCC Community Service Calendar together and the 

only thing missing is You! There is something for everyone and lots of ways to get 

involved…roll up your sleeves and give blood, donate gift cards for Jewish Families at 

holiday time…light up your sidewalk in an effort to create awareness about domestic 

violence…grab a book and read to a child…put on your sneakers and join the team…donate 

your toiletries for gift bags. Sign up for one activity or a few…drop us an email and share 

your ideas. We look forward to hearing from you. 

Brooke & Karen 

February: Etz Ha’Daot Literacy Program 

Project Coordinator: Brook Liebowitz 

Learn more by coming to the 

February Sisterhood Meeting. 

April 13, 2008: MS 

Walk—Liberty Village 

Project coordinator: 

The Wolffpack & Karen Walsh 

nmwolff@patmedia.net 782-2812 

kwalsh@flemingtonjcc.org 

7826410 ext 13 

Toiletry Collection to Benefit Local Charities 

Project coordinator: 

Lois Gross 

Start saving now!

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Tzedakah is always “in season.” If you have an event 

coming up such as an anniversary, a birthday, a yahrzeit, 

etc., it’s a mitzvah to contribute to your favorite fund. You 

CONTRIBUTIONS 

can send your check to the FJCC with a note telling us 

where you would like the money used, or call one of the 

following people. Do a mitzvah; send a donation. 

Gift Case 

Hebrew School 

Library 

Nursery School 

Prayer Books & Pentateuchs 

Shmuel F. Frand Memorial Holocaust 

Education Fund 

Sunshine Cards 

Lois Gross 

Melissa Wissner Fico 

Gayle Neibart 

Karen Walsh 

Lois Gross 

Jane Wasserman 

FJCC Office 

Sharon Brooks 

Marsha Gerstein 

Carolyn Goldman 

WHITEHOUSE TAXI, serving Hunterdon, Somerset 

and Warren Counties. Available seven days a week 

for service to all airports, trains and malls. Call 908- 

534-8677. If you say you’ve been referred by the 

FJCC, the synagogue will receive a rebate. 

CHESAR PRODUCTIONS, party planning specialists, 

will donate 10% for every booking. Call (908) 313- 

7394 or visit their Party Supply Store at ChesarPro.com, 

and mention #12. 

SUNSHINE 

SEND A BIT OF SUNSHINE...Sisterhood offers a service that has become stagnant and we'd 

really like to see more of you utilize this wonderfully easy greeting. With one quick call to 

one of our Sunshine Committee people, Marsha Gerstein or Carolyn Goldman, a lovely 

store-like card will be sent that's personalized with your name and greeting inside. Send a 

wish to someone who's ill, a mazel tov for a new house or a mitzvah, or even a birthday 

greeting. Just let them know the info; they address it, stamp it and send it out for you all for 

$5 a card! And these "donations" will go to Sisterhood. So think about sending a smile or a 

sentiment today! 

Sunshine cards were purchased by: 

Joan & Steve Rogow: 

• For Barbara Thomas in memory of her beloved husband, Bill 

For Evelyn Kay in memory of her beloved mother , Dola Warsaw

February 5 

February 7 

February 11 

February 14 – 18 

February 24 

February 25 

March 1 

March 2 

March 3 

March 8 

March 9 & 10 

March 17 

March 20 

March 21 

March 23 

April 5 

April 6 

April 8 

April 13 

April 14 

April 19 

April 20 – 27 

Sisterhood Meeting 

Sisterhood Book Club 

BINGO 

President’s Weekend 

Music & Munchies 

BINGO 

Sisterhood Film Festival 

Hamantaschen Bake-off 

BINGO 

Jewish Theological Seminary Sabbath 

Rummage Sale 

BINGO 

Family Megillah Reading 

Purim 


Bat Mitzvah of Chanel Davis 




BINGO 

Erev Pesach 

Pesach 

UPCOMING EVENTS 

April 28 

May 3 

May 4 

May 5 

May 8 

May 10 

May 13 

May 17 

May 19 

May 23 

May 24 

May 26 

June 1 

June 2 

June 3 

June 5 

June 8 

June 9 & 10 

June 16 

June 21 

June 30 

BINGO 

Bar Mitzvah of Andrew Ollwerther 

Yom HaShoah Program 

BINGO 

Yom HaAtzmaut Program 

Yom HaAtzmaut 

Sisterhood Mother’s Day Celebration 

Bat Mitzvah of Jamie Alexander 

BINGO 

Lag B’Omer 

Bar Mitzvah of Jason Holley 

Memorial Day 


BINGO 



Erev Shavuot 

Shavuot 

BINGO 

Bat Mitzvah of Kimberly Wolff 

BINGO 

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ONEG/KIDDUSH/BAGEL NOSH SPONSORSHIP 

ONEG Sponsor KIDDUSH Sponsor 

Feb 1 Sue & Steve Rubin in honor of the 50 th Feb 2 

Hebrew High 8 class service 

anniversary of Steve’s Bar Mitzvah 

Feb 8 Scout Shabbat Feb 9 Kaplan Family in honor of the Scout Shabbat 

Feb 15 Doshna Family in honor of Benjamin’s Feb 16 Gross Family in honor of the anniversary of 

birthday 

Fallon’s Bat Mitzvah 

Feb 22 Feb 23 Rubin Family in honor of the first anniversary 

of the Bat Mitzvah of Danielle 

Feb 29 Hay Class 

If you would like to sponsor ongei Shabbat or kiddushim at the FJCC, please call 782-6410 or email Lori at the FJCC office 

(office@flemingtonjcc.org). Last minute sponsors may not necessarily appear in the above calendar. 

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Do you like to shop? The Kiddush Committee is looking for a few willing and able shoppers for weekly 

Kiddush sponsors. Do you like to plan meals? The Kiddush Committee is looking for members to put 

together a practical Package 3 alternative to offer for weekly Kiddush sponsors. Call Marilynn Norinsky 

(908) 284-4923 to volunteer. 

ShopRite of Flemington has kosher cut up fruit that doesn’t need to be pre-ordered.

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