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PresidentEric S. SellingerVice PresidentsPamela BloomEdward GoldbergRichard MandelPhyllis MankoffMaureen SpivackAbby WinkelriedTreasurerPeter NalittAssistant TreasurerMyles AdelmanSecretaryJodi CoopermanDinner with Dr. Clement PriceMembers of the BoardJeffrey CohenHadley FeldmanEric FrancisDavid FreinbergLaura FrommRobert FrischmanDr. Robert GoldbergPamela GoldsteinMerle HirschmannJeremy KleinAllan L. KreitzmanEllen LangeRichard MandelbaumRobyn MargolisLisa MirskyAndrew ShainbergRenee ShermanSylvia SteinerNorman SturnerRobin WeidhornDr. Jeffrey ZissuVoting Past PresidentsStephen A. GreeneCharles OranskyRichard L. ZuckerEric N. PolansWomen’s AssociationCo-PresidentsRobin BuchalterBrett Lev SeamanConfirmation Class in Washington, DCBrotherhood PresidentSaul SimonCouples’ ClubRepresentativesNicole & Marc LennerTYG PresidentSarah SiegelPast PresidentsPhilip BrousCharles R. DreifusFred FraenkelHoward W. GoldenAndrew S. HarrisJerry HarwoodLinda K. LeviDonald L. MorchowerHarriet Perlmutter-PilchikRobert D. RosenbergMarshall D. ShermanFredric M. SmithLeslie Y. SpornOur Mitzvah Mountain2 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

TBJ LONG RANGE PLANNING: UPDATE REPORTAs many of you know, in 2008 TBJ embarked on a LongRange Planning process. The purpose of this process wasseveral fold: to redefine the vision and mission of the congregation;to consider the demographic, competitive andother challenges facing the congregation; to reassess thestructure, function and audiences of the congregation; and,finally, to develop measurable objectives to move thecongregation from its present state to a more completefulfillment of its redefined mission.A Long Range Planning Committee was formed, anexternal consultant was hired, and assignments were made!Over the past year, the committee has worked on:✡ Redefining our mission, vision, values,✡ Articulating our external and internal challenges andopportunities,✡ Identifying all of our life-cycle learning and programming,✡ Reviewing our building and grounds current and future use,✡ Evaluating our leadership and governance, and✡ Connecting with the congregation’s various constituenciesthrough the conduct of focus groups.As we begin to draft the results of the process to date andmove into the next phase, we want to share with you whatwe have learned and the changes that we will be implementingover time. Please look for our updates, labeled “UpdateReport — TBJ Long Range Planning” in Temple Tidings.So what did the Focus Groups have to say about TBJ?Over a 5-month period in late 2008, with direction fromour Long Range Planning Consultant Rabbi David Teutchand committee members, we conducted nine differentfocus groups representing the following constituenciesof the congregation:✡ Parents of pre-school age children✡ Parents of religious school children✡ Empty nesters✡ Singles✡ Older seniors✡ Younger seniors✡ Teens✡ Parents of teens✡ Geographically distanced congregantsEach focus group had a trained facilitator whose purposewas to explain the long range planning process to the group,ask questions, facilitate discussion, and stay neutral. Eachfocus group also had a designated scribe to capture theessence of what was said. All discussions were confidential.The questions dealt with each group’s current impressions ofthe congregation, areas of strengths and areas of improvement.Summary comments among the various groupsare noted below:✡ Strong feeling that the congregation is headed in apositive direction✡ Appreciation for the leadership of Rabbi Gewirtz✡ More warmth and personal connections are being made now✡ Support for the clergy to take on difficult issues fromthe pulpit✡ Support for the richness and diversity of the programming✡ Special mention was made of Shabbat B’Shir led byCantor Stahl and the inspiring High Holy Days servicesMore constituency specific comments included:✡ ECC class size✡ Active and vibrant religious school, challenge to keep itinteresting, interactive, topical, and have youth groupview TBJ as a place to be✡ Older groups pleased with TBJ and clergy, but challengeis to stay connected✡ Parking and physical layout of facility is challenging✡ Making sure clergy, programming and activities connectwith each of the constituencies✡ Teens just want to come and hang out, what’s HebrewSchool really about?!?!?!✡ Diversity of TBJ population cited as a real positive, makesure communication of happenings done in advance toaccommodate distance.Stay tuned for our next Update Report!Abby WinkelriedRichard MandelChairpeopleFebruary/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 3

LIFE LONG JEWISH LEARNINGReligious SchoolFebruary7 th Club 56 Skating event8 th JeshTY Board Meeting 5:30 pm747 – Symbols through Art14 th -21 st Winter Break22 nd Classes resume for Midweek & Chai School26 th 747 — The Other B’nai Jeshurun Trip 4:00 pm27 th JeshTY Midnight Run for the homelessMarch6 th Club 56 event8 th JeshTY Board Meeting 5:30 pm13 th Family Shabbat Service 9:30 am3 rd – 6 th Grade Family Education 10:15 am6 th Grade Retreat begins14 th Sunday - Madrichim Seminar 11:45 am15 th Monday - Madrichim Seminar 5:30 pm747 – Pass the Parsley 6:30 pm16 th Tuesday - Madrichim Seminar 5:30 pm20 th JeshTY Funplex Event21 st Kindergarten -2 nd Grade Pesach SederD’var Torah Workshop Orientation 11:30 amClub Katan & Club 56 Chocolate Seder 11:45 am22 nd Monday 3 rd -7 th Grade Pesach Program 4:00 pm23 rd Tuesday 3 rd -7 th Grade Pesach Program 4:00 pm28 th toApril 11 th No Religious School – Pesach & Spring BreakECC CalendarFebruary3 rd Ask Rabbi Matt Discussing Death withYour Children Session #1 – 9:30 am6 th Tot Shabbat 9:30 am10 th Ask Rabbi Matt Discussing Death withYour Children Session #2 – 9:30 am15 th -19 th Winter BreakMarch2 nd Tuesday Playtime for Friends Ends4 th Thursday Playtime for Friends Ends5 th Shabbat Shalom Club Ends6 th Tot Shabbat 9:30 am8 th ,9 th ,10 th Picture Days9 th How to Have a Great Seder with YoungChildren 9:30 am16 th No School — Teacher In-ServiceDevelopment Day19 th Tot Shabbat 5 pm29 th , 30 th Passover — No SchoolYouth ActivitiesWe are getting ready for some excitingupcoming events, so save these dates!On February 27 th , JeshTY will be going into New York City todeliver food and other necessities to people living in shelters.On March 6 th , Club 56 will be going to the Funplex in EastHanover. We will play video games and ride go karts! It’sgoing to be a great event!On March 13 th , JeshTY is going to the Funplex too!Finally, on March 23 rd , Club Katan and Club 56 will jointogether for TBJ’s 2 nd Annual Chocolate Seder (everything aSeder is…but with chocolate!). It was a blast last year andit’s back by popular demand!Our Youth Group events have been great so far: from ClubKatan’s Chanukah candle making to JeshTY’s Build-a-Beardonation event, the momentum is strong to finish out theyear. I hope your child can join us at these great events!If you have any questions, please feel free to contact meat ssilversten@tbj.org.Sarah SilverstenYouth Advisor4 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

LIFE LONG JEWISH LEARNINGJill Eikenberry & Michael TuckerFriday March 19 th , 7:00 pmFamily Meals: Coming Together to Care for an Aging ParentJill’s mother was widowed and soon afterfell into a pronounced dementia, resultingin a change in the family dynamic. Michael& Jill’s “sandwich generation”story will resonate with all whohear it.Come Learn With Rabbi Matthew GewirtzSundays, March 7 th , 14 th , 21 st at 9:45 amThe Theology of Meaning, Purpose and Suffering:An Interfaith Dialogue and PerspectiveWhy are we here? Do we have some kind of purposefor living? While we are here, why do we sometimesexperience suffering?Meaning, purpose and suffering are concepts as old asthe world itself. We will address these questions, as well asothers, through the study of some of the most prominent anddistinguished theologians including Abraham Joshua Heschel,Martin Buber, Mordechai Kaplan, Arthur Green and the GreatHasidic Masters. For a universal view, we have invited aChristian theologian and a Muslim theologian to offer theirperspective on these paramount questions as well.Consider Becoming An Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah?(Scheduled for Spring 2011)Tuesdays, March 23 rd , April 27 th , May 25 th at 7 pmExplore the option with Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz, CantorHoward Stahl, Rabbi Matthew Reimer, Rick Abrams, RabbinicIntern Karen PerolmanAre you ready for one of the great thrills of Jewish life?We will examine what it means to be part of the eternalcovenant between God and Israel, how prayer can be ameaningful part of our lives, and what it means to be a“religious” Reform Jew.Please contact Rick Abrams at 973-379-3177 orrabrams@tbj.org to express your interest.TBJ CaféMarch 2nd at 11:30 amBrown Bag lunch, dessert & beverages will be provided.The Renaissance Group presents art docent CatherineLawrence.Catherine Lawrence, founder of InsideArtnyc, is a NewYork Art Historian and Lecturer with double MA degrees inArt History from Hunter College, CUNY and InternationalEducation from Columbia University, Teacher’s College.She has taught Art History and English at area schools,including a humanities class based on the visual arts anddesigned as an introduction to American history and culture.Catherine has lectured extensively at the MetropolitanMuseum of Art on its permanent collections and specialexhibitions and has led hundreds of tours at other largeand small New York museums and galleries. She workedas a Curatorial Research Assistant in the American Wing ofthe Metropolitan Museum for the 2003 exhibition, “HudsonRiver School Visions, the Landscapes of Sanford R. Gifford.”Dr. Seuss & Jewish ValuesAt the far end of town where the grickle grass grows/and thewind smells slow and sour when it blows, and no birds eversing, excepting old crows, is the street of the lifted Lorax.The celebration of Tu B’Shevat (this year, January 30 th )reminded us of the value of our precious resources. Thelessons of scarcity are taught to our children through scienceand literature, such as Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. In a series ofsilly songs and rhymes, we learn of the Onceler, a greedyentrepreneur, who stumbles across the forest of the trufulatrees, home of the Brown Barbaloots, the Swommy-Swans,the Humming Fish, and their protector, the Lorax. As theOnceler expands his business, trufula trees are swiftly hackedand before long, the Barbaloots leave the forest, the Swommy-Swan is gone, and the Humming Fish are forced to walk ondry land in search of clear water in which to swim. (Does thissound familiar?)“I am the Lorax and I speak for the trees. I speak for thetrees for the trees have no tongues, so I’m asking you, Sir, at thetop of my lungs…” The Lorax pleads with the Onceler to stophis destructive ways and save the forest of the trufula trees,but to no avail.A young boy wanders the forest searching to learn of theLorax and his fight for the trees. With no plant or animal liferemaining and in need of advocacy, the Lorax is lifted away,leaving behind a tree stump, a pile of rocks, and a carvingof the word, “unless.”“What’s unless?” the boy asks. The Onceler replies, “just afar away word, just a far away thought, about something thatsomeday, somebody ought. Unless someone like you cares awhole awful lot, nothing’s going to get better. It’s not.” At theend of his story, the Onceler places in the boys hand the lastof the seeds of the trufula trees. He charges him to plant it, andtreat it with care, giving it clean water and air. Advocating forthe trees and the inhabitants of the forest was the passion ofthe Lorax. But who or what else has no voice to be heard? Whoelse is relying on our pleas, if need, at the top of our lungs?Heeding the call to Social Action the students of our 10 thGrade Confirmation Class attended the L’taken Social JusticeSeminar sponsored by the Religious Action Center for ReformJudaism. An intensive four-day study kallah in Washington, DC,the program focuses on Jewish values and social justice. Joinedby 250 teens from across the United States, this unique opportunityenables our students to hear from experts both insideand outside the Jewish community on diverse issues in a varietyof interactive formats. The seminar also included an opportunityfor students to tour the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum andparticipate in a Havdalah service at the Jefferson Memorial.The culmination of their visit to Washington was a visit toCapitol Hill where students used the information gained in theirworkshops to meet with Legislative Assistants to our New JerseySenators and Representatives. Students from TBJ joined teensfrom Temple Emanu-El of West Essex in Livingston and TempleNer Tamid of Bloomfield to advocate support for bills currentlybeing debated in the areas of health care, economic justice,comprehensive sex education and reproductive rights,environmental protection and Israel.For more information on social justice or our ReformMovement’s position on current issues, visit www.rac.org.February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 5

CARING COMMUNITYYou Can Make A DifferenceBy Doing A Mitzvah!The Caring Community Committee welcomes you tomake visits to homebound congregants. We have some wonderfulTemple Members who would love a visit from anothercongregant to talk, read, reminisce, play cards, or even workon a crossword puzzle together. The commitment involvesonly one hour a month, and is based on your availability.This is not only a mitzvah, but a great opportunity for you tobreak up the monotony of your daily routine and take thetime to remember what really matters in our lives.We are actively seeking congregants who would enjoyreceiving a visit each month. If you know of someone whowould benefit from a visit, please do not hesitate to let us know.For more information on how you can make a differenceplease contact either Cantor Stahl at hstahl@tbj.org orLaura Shur at imsoshur@verizon.net.TBJ Shiva Minyan CorpsOne of the greatest mitzvot incumbent upon us as Jews,indeed as human beings, is to offer tangible and meaningfulexpressions of comfort and consolation to those who havesuffered the loss of a loved one. We are obliged to do thisas individuals and as a caring congregational community.TBJ’s Caring Community Committee, with the supportof our Women’s Association and Brotherhood, sponsors aShiva Minyan Corps comprised of TBJ members who havebeen trained to conduct minyan services at congregants’homes during the shiva period.While it is the clergy’s intention to continue to conductsuch services and to be available to any and all TBJ familiesin need, there are occasions when scheduling becomes achallenge. Many congregations have a trained corps of congregantswho stand ready to perform the mitzvah of leadinga minyan service in a house of mourning. As you know,these services need not be conducted by a rabbi or cantor.Any knowledgeable lay person may lead a minyan. This serviceis brief and, with the exception of the Kaddish, is usuallyconducted in English. The members of our Shiva MinyanCorps have received specialized training covering therubrics of the service, issues associated with grief and loss,and how to be comfortable and comforting at a shiva house.If you are interested in becoming part of this very specialgroup, or if you have any questions, please feel free to contactCantor Stahl at hstahl@tbj.org. We are proud of the goodwork this group is doing. It is truly a very great mitzvahto serve our congregational family in this fashion.Did You Know…. That There Is A JFSSynagogue Social Worker at TBJ?I began working at TBJ in June, 2008 as part of a programthrough JFS MetroWest, which places Social Workersin synagogues part-time, for 12 hours a week. This programis partly funded through a grant from the Healthcare Foundationof New Jersey. TBJ is one of seven congregationsthat are participating in this program. The social workersprovide various services and programs depending on theneeds of the congregation in which they work. There is nofee for these services.What I doSince starting at TBJ in June 2008, I have had the opportunityto meet with many members of the congregation andprovide various services to them, including:✡ Provide short term counseling and support.✡ Provide referrals and resources to services in the surroundingcommunities.✡ Run a bereavement group for adults who have lost a parent.✡ Work with the Caring Community Committee to assess theneeds of the congregation and plan accordingly.✡ Help coordinate programs for adults as well as the ReligiousSchool. The adult programs included: SandwichGeneration Issues and Resources and Advanced DiseaseManagement. For the Religious School: The Bullying Preventionpresentation and Larry Westreich’s talk on Teens,Drug and Alcohol Use and the Parent Information Sessionfor the Sacred Choices Program.✡ Respond via phone, e-mail or in person to inquiriesregarding areas of concern. Whether a congregant is havingdifficulty in their life and wants to speak confidentiallyabout this, or is interested in finding an assisted livingfacility appropriate for their parent, looking to be a partof a support group or looking for a referral for a clinician.Please know that our contact is confidential. My typicaldays are Tuesdays and Thursdays, although I do come in atdifferent times for programs and would be willing to arrangea mutually workable time to meet if those days are notconvenient for you.Addressing painful issues impacting your life can bedifficult, and reaching out takes a great deal of strength.Please know that I am here for you and would like to behelpful. You can reach me at 973-379-1555 ext. 6641 orat imazur@tbj.org.Ilana Mazur, LCSWJFS Synagogue Social Work Consultant6 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

MEMBERSHIPBROTHERHOODTBJ is still glowing after our amazing New MemberShabbat Service and Dinner on December 4 th . We had agreat turnout of both new and “veteran” members, andfrom the looks of the dance floor, everyone was havinga wonderful time. Thank you to all who came out forsuch a special evening.Make sure to check your mailboxes in the next fewweeks — the 3 rd Edition of our TBJ Membership Directoryshould be arriving shortly! We hope you find this to be avaluable resource to connect you with other members ofthe TBJ community. If there are any errors in your listing,we ask that you notify the TBJ office. We plan to circulatean addendum with all corrections.Put Friday, March 12 th on your calendar — The Nightof Shabbat Dinners is back by popular demand. Join usfor a 5:30 pm service followed by Shabbat dinner in ahost member’s home. If you are interested either in hostinga family or being a guest in a member’s home, pleasecontact Laurie Goldberg at 973-921-1123, or send ane-mail to nightofshabbatdinners@tbj.org.We have a fantastic Membership Committee, but wecan always use your input and help. Do you have anyideas for recruitment, integration, or retention? Just call orsend an email to membership@tbj.org. We’d love to hearyour ideas.And remember, when you come to services.......Be a Friend and Bring a FriendDebbie Klein 973-218-9220 debkklein@aol.comPhilippa Miller 973-761-4904 psm@xmiller.comKen Ettinger 973-376-9669 kettinger@comcast.netBe a Part of TBJ’s Night of Shabbat DinnersFriday, March 12 th , 5:30 pmHelp create a warm and caring community within ourCongregational Family by sharing Shabbat Dinner withother Temple Members. You can offer to be a host,or let us know if you would like to be a guest.Here is how the night works:1 st — come to the Shabbat Service at 5:30 pm2 nd — join new & old friends at a small Shabbat Dinner ina Host Member’s homeQuestions about hosting or being a guest?Laurie Goldberg lbhaber@aol.com 973-921-1123Julie Winer sjwiner@verizon.net 973-379-4420Amanda Jones amandajoneslaw@hotmail.com973-535-3830Mara Friedman marajaye15@gmail.com 973-994-1128Debbie Klein debkklein@aol.com 973-218-9220RSVP to nightofshabbatdinners@tbj.orgGentlemen,I hope everyone has had a Happy Holiday season. TheBrotherhood has capped off a great 2009 and is moving into2010 with a bang. Thank you to the Brotherhood Board andour members for their enthusiasm and support.We ended 2009 with our annual Chanukah Party where thealways popular “Starfish” rocked the house, entertaining morethan 300 people who enjoyed the fun, food and music. Ourown Rick Abrams was the opening act and we hear he may goout on tour with the Rolling Stones. Thank you to Jared Shapiroand Scott Bryant for their hard work and party planning, alongwith their team of Andy Elkins and Arne Salkin.2010 began with a fantastic new event — A Night at theMuseum! 40 men and their children spent the night for asleepover at the American Museum of Natural History, enjoyingspecial exhibits and an IMAX movie while roaming the hallswith flashlights and a better understanding of the museum.A great time was had by all and the snoring was even kept toa minimum.2010 also saw the return of the Brotherhood Sports Tour.On January 31 st , the Brotherhood went to see the New JerseyNets play the Philadelphia 76ers, everyone had a great time.Thanks as always to our own ticket broker, Jared Shapiro. TheSports Tour will continue on April 11 th when the New JerseyDevils play the Buffalo Sabres.Please look to the Brotherhood website for the calendarof events including our monthly networking meeting: markyour calendar for our upcoming events:March9 th Brotherhood Monthly Meeting(an early St. Patrick’s Day)25 th March Madness!!April11 th New Jersey Devils vs. Buffalo SabresThank you to Debbie Stone, Ricky and his staff, theClergy, Rick Abrams and the Executive Board, for theircontinued support.Saul Simon, PresidentBrotherhood SoftballLooking for some good men tobring the TBJ Brotherhood SoftballTeam back to the Championship!If you are interested in joiningthe TBJ Brotherhood softball teamfor the 2010 season, especially ifyou can hit a softball 400 feet, please e-mail Team CaptainFrank Langendorff at frankjlang@aol.com.February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 7

THE WOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONCalendar of EventsFebruary2 nd Tuesday, 7:30 pm Women to WomenNetworking Meeting9 th Tuesday, 9:15 am Executive Board Meeting26 th Friday, 9:15 am Bag Purim HamentashenMarch10 th Wednesday, 9:15 am Board Meeting11 th Thursday, 11:30 am Author Visit/Book DiscussionLuncheon Scottsboro, A Novel,by Ellen FeldmanPlease mail all checks to: 1025 South Orange Avenue, Short Hills, NJ 07078The Women’s Association sponsored its Fourth AnnualHoliday Boutique on Tuesday, December 1 st . One of thelargest fundraisers of the year, the Holiday Boutique welcomedhundreds of shoppers looking to check-off their holidayshopping lists or find that something special for themselves.With over 35 vendors from New Jersey and the tri-statearea, this year’s Boutique offered a select mix of jewelry,home accessories, stationary, clothing and even tikkunolam gift cards for various local charities.The event could not have happened without the invaluableassistance and dedication of many people at TBJ. We wouldlike to express our sincere gratitude to the many women fromThe Women’s Association and in the ECC who volunteeredtheir time in promoting the big event, setting up and workingthe checkout tables. A big thank you to Mike Behar forcreating and printing the professional and beautiful invitations,flyers and banners he so generously donated. Of course, wecould not have done it without Ricky Torres and his team whoworked tirelessly getting Ellis Auditorium and the Templeready for the event as well as returning everything back toits original state. Rick Manis helped us get the vendors inand out of the Boutique safely and efficiently. BarbaraO’Donnell, Debbie Stone and Alice Lutwak tended to manydetails to ensure the Boutique would run smoothly. JoshKanter of Eppes Essen provided our TBJ Cafe with manydelicious lunch choices and kept both the vendors andcustomers well-fed. And we extend our thanks to KarenCaplan and Mara Silverman for organizing a successful bakesale that raised over $500, the proceeds of which weredonated to the Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair. Ithas been an honor leading such a tremendous effort knowingthat the funds raised at the Holiday Boutique benefit ourTBJ community and our extended community as well.Heidi Axelrod and Larisa PosnerVP of Women’s Association andCo-Chairs of the Holiday BoutiqueWoman to Woman Business Network ForumTuesday, February 2 nd 7:30 pmWomen discussing career and business situations with otherwomen. Whether you are promoting a business, lookingfor a job or just interested in making connections, comebe inspired. New members welcome. For moreinformation and to RSVP, contact Linda Berkowitzat Linda@LindaBerkowitz.com.Spring Book Discussion & Author VisitPlease join the Women’s Association for Lunch withAcclaimed Author, Ellen FeldmanThursday March 11 th at 11:30 amShortlisted for the 2009 Orange Prizefor fiction. Chosen by the RichmondTimes Dispatch as one of the fivebest novels of the year. On a springafternoon in 1931, an Alabamaposse stopped a freight train androunded up nine black youths, rangingin age from thirteen to nineteen.Their crime was fighting with whiteboys — until two white girls,dressed in men’s overalls, turnedup in one of the freight cars. Though the girlsshowed no signs of abuse, the cry of rape went up, anda case and a cause that would drag on for almost halfa century were born. No crime in American history resultedin as many trials, convictions, reversals, retrials, and seminalSupreme Court decisions.RSVP to Wendy Araten at waraten@aol.com orStacey Mischel at samischel@aol.com $10 includes lunch.Please send checks to WA Book Discussion at TBJ. Guestsalways welcome.Cooking with Susie FishbeinThursday April 15 th 7 pmThis time it’s DINNER!At the home of Robin WeidhornSpace is limited to 30 people.RSVP to Holly Simons at hsimons71@aol.com$50 per personPlease send checks to WA Cooking Demo at TBJ.Put this on your calendar!WA Spring LuncheonTuesday, May 25 th at 11:30 amCome be inspired by Leslie MorganSteiner’s gripping tale of love andabuse. This is a story we all needto hear.8 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

THE ROSALIND & ALFRED LIPPMAN GALLERYLinda K. LeviLinda K. Levi received her degree in art education andhas worked to help others understand that art is subjective;there is no such thing as a good or bad artist, and, thatthrough art, we are given the gift of free expression. Shehas found that watercolor has been her personal vehicle toopen up many creative avenues and feels blessed that she isable to visualize her environment and express her reactionsthrough various mediums.Richard D. SkinderRichard D. Skinder is a retired publisher. All his works in thisshow are figurative assemblages and collages. He has usedthis unique style in more than fifty pieces which hang inhomes in Florida, Michigan, Canada and London.BESA: Albanian Muslims Who Saved JewsThe Art Committee of TBJ is proud to present a travelingphotographic exhibit from Hebrew Union College entitledBESA: Albanian Muslims Who Saved Jews During World War II —Photographs by Norman Gershman. Norman Gershman isa New Jersey photographer who has travelled to Albania totake pictures of the families of the Albanian Muslims who rescuedJews during the Holocaust, at great peril to themselves.When asked why they did this, the response of the rescuerswas that the Koran told them to open their doors to thosein need. We have scheduled this exhibit so it will be in theTemple on Yom HaShoah, March 23 rd through May 4 th . Albaniawas the only European country to boast a larger numberof Jewish people after the Holocaust than it had prior to theHolocaust. Besa is an Albanian code of honor, which means“to keep the promise.” It is the Besa of the Albanian peoplethat Gershman captures in his photographs.February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 9

B’NAI MITZVAH AT TBJRachel MeisnerFebruary 6 thRachel is a 7 th grade student at theMilburn Middle School, Short Hills.She is the daughter of Lauren &Richard Meisner, the sister of Justin,and the granddaughter of Lucille &Roger Berg and Margie & JackMeisner.Allison FarberMarch 13 thAllie is a 7 th grade student at the MillburnMiddle School, Short Hills, She is thedaughter of Susan & Stephen Farber,the sister of Rebecca, and the granddaughterof Larry Farber and SuzanneGold, and Ruth Parnes.Carly MaitlinFebruary 27 thCarly is a 7 th grade student at theMillburn Middle School, Short Hills.She is the daughter of Tammie &Larry Maitlin, the sister of Jessica &Zachary, and the granddaughter ofJennifer & Elliot Scher and Marion& Allan Maitlin.Alexandra KirshenbaumMarch 20 thAlexandra is a 7 th grade student atthe Millburn Middle School, ShortHills. She is the daughter of Allison& David Kirshenbaum, the sister ofClaire & Jack, and the granddaughterof Marjorie & Paul Rennert and Harriet& the late Nathan Kirshenbaum.Ariella KuhlMarch 6 thAriella is a 7 th grade student atthe Millburn Middle School, ShortHills. She is the daughter ofAllegra & Robert Kuhl, the sister ofEthan, and the granddaughter ofHelen Kuhl and Gabriella Cantoni.Jake ShainbergMarch 27 thJake is a 7 th grade student at theMillburn Middle School, Short Hills.He is the son of Robin & AndrewShainberg, the brother of Scott, andthe grandson of Renee & MarshallSherman, Raymond Shainbergand the late Toby Shainberg.If you have a child who was born in 2000 and you did not receive a Bar/Bat Mitzvah Application Form,please contact Allyne Zorn at azorn@tbj.org or 973-379-1555, X6624.TBJ Scholarships AvailableThe Ruth & Nathaniel Cohen ScholarshipThe Cohen Scholarship is available to children of TBJ members for financial assistance for college. It is awarded based onfinancial need, commitment to Judaism and educational excellence. Applicants should apply in writing, outlining theirqualifications and circumstances. All information is confidential.The Fred & Lillian Zissu ScholarshipThis scholarship supports high school students participating in a NFTY in Israel program.Interested in applying for either, or need more information? Contact Executive Director Alice Lutwak at 973 379 1555or alutwak@tbj.org.Maxine Fischer College Scholarship — $3,000Deadline: February 23 rdAvailable to an exceptional young woman majoring in Jewish Studies and/or Women’s Studies as anundergraduate or in graduate school.Candidate must be a MetroWest resident or attending a fully accredited MetroWest college or university.Online application: www.ujcnj.org/maxinefischer10 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

SHARING OUR LIVESOur Congregation shares in the happiness of its membersand is thankful for the blessings they enjoy.WeddingsMazel Tov toJoana Pereira & Julian Rothenberg on their recent marriageEllen & John James on the marriage of their daughter,Stephanie to Marc EsquenaziAndrea & Fred Fraenkel on the marriage of their sonSamuel to Alexandra BachBirthsMazel Tov toJudy Zucker and Richard Zucker on the birth of agranddaughter, Elizabeth Bailey Kohen, daughter ofAmy Zucker Kohen & Douglas KohenSharon & Robert Levinson on the birth of a granddaughter,Ella Brooke Silverstein, daughter of Jennifer &John SilversteinPhyllis & Ed Sorkin on the birth of a granddaughter,Isabelle Beatrice Lawi, daughter of Emily & Neil LawiLewis Stolman on the birth of granddaughter, LilaStolman Watzky, daughter of Lara Stolman Watzky &Michael WatzkyLaura & Vladimir Shur on the birth of a grandson,Amir Izmaylov, son of Vera & Marat IzmaylovNancy Halpern on the birth of a granddaughter, JessicaRose Marks, daughter of Lori & Ken MarksJessica & Brian Weiss on the birth of their son, Evan CooperLeslie & Neil Lilien on the birth of a grandson, Jesse GabrielLilien son of Rebecca Caban & Darren LilienAnne & Barry Cohen on the birth of a granddaughter, RileyPaige Goldstein, daughter of Shawn & Jared GoldsteinDeathsMay God grant peace and comfort to all who mourn.The Congregation extends its sympathy to the families of:Sherry Bialer, mother of Arthur Bialer, grandmother ofHannah, Peter & Michael BialerSteven Chernis, father of Nicole Bell, grandfather of Ross,Jordana & Andie BellRuth Essenfeld, mother of Debbie Dweck, grandmotherof Morris, Benjamin & Millie DweckAnn Harris, mother of Francine Harris and Jon HarrisGladys Marshall Harris, mother of Jack HarrisLeonard Hochman, father of Judith Rudman,grandfather of Alexander, Gregory & Madeline RudmanPhilip Kestenbaum, father of Sue Marsh Shikiar, grandfatherof Adam MarshDavid M. Satz, Jr., husband of Susan, father of ConstanceFaircloth, David J. Satz & Jonathan SatzDr. Normand Solomon, partner of Sheila EdellFannie Wortzman Stillman, mother of Barbara NaulaAbraham J. Stillman, father of Barbara NaulaHarold Sunners, father of Patricia Annunziatagrandfather of A. J. SomersMiriam Weinberg, mother of Carol Goldberg, grandmotherof Ira Goldberg, Seth Goldberg & Erica SamuelsMemorial BookThe following have been inscribed in the memorialBook of Perpetual Kaddish:Cynthia Gail Wane, by Sy Wane, Lauren & RonnieHochman, Jonathan Lowenberg, and Heather & MarkFeldman & FamiliesDorothy Chopin, by Richard M. ChopinWilliam Walter Rosenblatt, by Roberta, Charles,Casson & Carrie RosenblattDr. Harold Goldberg, by Robert, Lynn, Adam,Jeffry & Margo GoldbergRabbi Barry H. Greene, by Betty, Lisa & Jackie GreeneFebruary/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 11

TIKKUN OLAMTBJ Recognized at Interfaith Hospitality NetworkFundraising BreakfastOur congregation was acknowledged at the Interfaith Hospitality Network Dreamingof Home breakfast held on Thursday morning, November 12 th . Over 350 guests gatheredat Mayfair Farms in West Orange to learn about the work of the Interfaith HospitalityNetwork of Essex County.Guests listened to speakers, watched a specially-produced video, and heard testimonyfrom a formerly homeless family. At the end of the one-hour event, guests were asked to make acontribution to help IHN build sustainable funding. Many responded with gifts and pledges totaling over $190,000.Tia Aery, Executive Director of IHN, summarized the mission of the organization saying: “The challenge for InterfaithHospitality Network today is to move families from shelter into housing as rapidly as possible and then to providesystematic and ongoing services to help families take the steps that will lead to a sustainable dream of a home.”If you didn’t attend the breakfast, you can take a Dreaming of Home informational tour at the new IHN family centerand office in Montclair. In 2010, tours are scheduled for the first Friday of each month at 10:00 am and the firstWednesday at 7:00 pm. To reserve your space, contact Ellen at 973 746-1400 or ellen@ihnessexnj.org.It’s Purim at TBJJOBATHON 7(UJC AIDEKMAN CAMPUS901 Route 10 East, Whippany)Sunday, February 7 th10 am-4 pm• Volunteer to make calls seeking jobsusing our script• Provide job opportunities andcontact information for ourMetroWest middle-income job seekersMWjobs.orgEmployers — no fee to post jobsJob-seekers — no fee to find jobsTo volunteer or for more information:Contact Eileen Weiss at Jewish Vocational Service,eweiss@jvsnj.org or 973-674-6330 x267MWjobs.org is a partnership between theJewish Vocational Service of MetroWest anda broad coalition of Synagogues andJewish Community OrganizationsSunday, February 28 thStart with the Purim Service & reading of the Megillahat 9:30 amorHave a child in the ECC, Kindergarten or first grade?Then the Purim Schpiel at 11:00 am is for you &your family!Finish your celebration at the Couples’ Club PurimCarnival Starting at noon$30/ per family$35/ per family at the doorfun for allvisit Haman’s Café catered by Eppes Essen.RSVP with your check, payable to TBJ(memo Couples’ Club Purim),1025 South Orange Avenue,Short Hills, NJ 07078Couples’ Club Winter EventCollege Night at TBJFriday evening, February 5 th at 8:00 pmAn evening of food, dancing & music$100 / coupleFeel free to check your closet & wear your school colors.RSVP with your check, payable to TBJ(memo Couples’ Club 2/5),1025 South Orange Avenue,Short Hills, NJ 0707812 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

RENAISSANCE GROUPThe Renaissance Group is a Temple affiliate providingleisure time activities focusing on educational, social, andcultural programs for adults.Become a member of TBJ Renaissance! Our membershipcontinues to grow and we encourage and welcomenew members. Renaissance members receive a discountedprice for all Renaissance Group sponsored events. Annualdues are $10 per person, payable to the TBJ RenaissanceGroup and mailed to Membership Chair, Judy Eisner,39 Westview Road, Short Hills, NJ 07078.Contact Renaissance Group Chair, Harriet Hirsch, at973-535-3223 or harriethirsch@aol.com with any questions.Our December 18 th Shabbat Dinner prior to serviceswith our guest speaker Dr. Clement Price was well attended.We look forward to our remaining events and hope thatyou will be a part of the Renaissance experience.March 2 nd Learning and Lunch at the TBJ CaféCatherine Lawrence, Columbia University Art DocentGeorgia O’Keefe – “Her Life and Works”Spring Is Here andSo Are Your Friends at TBJ!Seniors Keep in TouchThursday, March 25 th at noonPassover Is More Than Matzah!Join Rabbi Matthew Reimer for aCelebration of PassoverLunch $3 per personNeed Transportation? 973 379 1555Carole Chopin, Madeline Dreifus,Kathy Kleinman, Phyllis SorkinCo-OrdinatorsMay 19 th Shavuot Luncheon & Book TalkElizabeth Brundage, Somebody Else’s Daughter,The Doctor’s WifeFebruary/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 13

CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAHRABBI GEWIRTZ’SDISCRETIONARY FUNDIn memory of Evy Berger, wife of HarryBerger, mother of Alan & RichardBergerBeth & Bill FurmanIn memory of Marvin Carson,father of Sherri FischerEllie & Max CohenIn memory of Norman SidermanSusie, Peter & Carly PolowNancy Polow & Norman KatzIn memory of Arthur Shapiro,father of Steven ShapiroThe Damesek FamilyIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman &Fannie Wortzman Stillman, father& mother of Barbara NaulaEllie & Max CohenWendi & Marty GutkinMerle & Peter HirschmannLinda & John Levi & FamilyRenee & Marshall ShermanMarci & Norm Abelson & Beverly BentonJane & Louis WildsteinLeslie & Neil LilienIn memory of Miriam Weinberg,mother of Carol Goldberg, grandmotherof Ira Goldberg, Seth Goldberg& Erica SamuelsEllie & Max CohenRenee & Marshall ShermanLinda & John LeviDebbie, Todd, Jake & Dan AbramsIlene & Bob CowenSara & Eric Polans & SonsIn memory of my father,Abraham J. StillmanBarbara NaulaIn memory of Dr. Charles Rose,beloved husband of Lois RoseSandy & George NewmanIn memory of Sherry Bialer, motherof Arthur Bialer, grandmother ofHannah, Peter & Michael BialerIlene & Bob CowenIn memory of Dr. Normand Solomon,partner of Sheila EdellEllie & Max CohenIn memory of Harold Sunners,father of Patty AnnunziataLori & Alan Jacobs & FamilyIn memory of Ruth Essenfeld, motherof Debbie Dweck, grandmother ofMorris, Benjamin & Millie DweckLori & Alan Jacbos & FamilyIn honor of Millie Dweck becominga Bat MitzvahDebbi, Todd, Jake & Dan AbramsIn honor of Alex Barkley becominga Bar MitzvahDebbi, Todd, Jake & Dan AbramsIn honor of Adam Warner publishinghis book on optionsBubbles & Merv BinderIn honor of Karen Fischer’s marriageto Ray BlauSandy AugenblickIn honor of Linda Schlenger’smilestone birthdaySandy AugenblickIn honor of Danny Cohen becominga Bar MitzvahThe Damesek FamilyIn honor of Noah becoming aBar Mitzvah, grandson of Jane &Stuart CooperMerle & Peter HirschmannIn honor of the birth of new grandson,Jesse Gabriel, to Leslie & Neil LilienEllie & Max CohenIn honor of Beth Berns’ new businessventure and her nomination to theBoard of Family ConnectionsJill & Stan AltmarkIn honor of Peter Hirschmann’sspecial birthdayWendi & Marty GutkinLana & Robert SchachtelGail & Stanley SternIn honor of Sam Fraenkel’smarriage to Alexandra BachLinda & John Levi & FamilyIn honor of Jane & Stuart Cooper’smilestone anniversaryMerle & Peter HirschmannIn honor of speedy recovery ofLori WaldmanSandy & George NewmanIn honor of Elizabeth Rovitbecoming a Bat MitzvahBarbara FeldsteinIn honor of new home ofSandy AugenblickBarbara FeldsteinIn honor of Steven Miller becominga Bar MitzvahSandy & George NewmanIn honor of Linda & Jeff ZissuMimi & Larry Wolf & FamilyIn honor of Suzanne Sherman’sengagement to Kevin KaplanMerle & Peter HirschmannJane & Stuart CooperIn honor of Joana Pereira’s marriageto Julian RothenbergLinda & John LeviIn honor of the birth of new granddaughter,Isabelle Beatrice,to Phyllis & Ed SorkinLinda & John LeviIn honor of Maddie Schaeffer’sgrandson becoming a Bar MitzvahBarbara FeldsteinIn honor of Rabbi Gewirtz performingour weddingAllison Keller & Steven SimonIn appreciation of Rabbi GewirtzDebbi, Todd, Jake & Dan AbramsPatty & Rob Frischman & FamilyElizabeth & Donald KesslerJudy & Mort BerkowitzThe Kleinberg FamilyThe Gould FamilyKathryn Karp CohenCANTOR STAHL’SDISCRETIONARY FUNDIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman,father of Barbara NaulaSylvia & David SteinerIn memory Arthur Wolfson,husband of Marilyn WolfsonBubbles & Merv BinderIn honor of Cantor Stahl’s TenthAnnniversary at TBJEllen & Jonathan BlattDiane Satsky DondershineLois & Frank DyerHarriet HirschBarbara & Matt NaulaSandy & George NewmanNorma & Al SchafferBubbles & Merv BinderAnn & Alan BernsteinMerle & Peter HirschmannEileen & Fred BeckerJudy Baker & Frank LeviBunny & Bobby BlumJane & Stuart CooperJudy & Roger FlaxVirginia SandlerJune & Max SilbermanMelanie, Howard & Samantha KookSally SandersPaulette & Myron Katz14 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAHIn appreciation of Cantor StahlDebbi, Todd, Jake & Dan AbramsNancy & David StoneThe Kleinberg FamilyThe Gould FamilyPatty & Bob AnnunziataRABBI REIMER’SDISCRETIONARY FUNDIn memory of Shirley Greene,mother of Alan GreeneSara & Eric Polans & SonsIn appreciation of Rabbi ReimerDebbi, Todd, Jake & Dan AbramsThe Gould FamilyBarbara & Matt NaulaAmanda & Robert JonesTEMPLE B’NAI JESHURUNTRIBUTE FUNDIn memory of Jean MeyerPhoebe GreenfieldPatricia van GelderIn memory of Arthur Shapiro, fatherof Steven Shapiro, grandfather ofJamie & Daniel ShapiroAbra, Laura & the Religious School FacultyThe Klein FamilyIn memory of Joseph Gurwin,father of Eric GurwinLisa & Eric MirskyIn memory of Sophie BaurerNorma & Al SchafferIn memory of Stanley Keller &Geraldine SpiesShelley & Phil SpiesIn memory of Joel FeldsteinMaria & Armindo QueijoIn memory of Marvin Carson,father of Sherri FischerThe Klein FamilyIn memory of Martin Brody, husbandof Florence Brody, brother of ArthurBrody & Marian SoledHenry WarnerHarriet HirschIn memory of Richard Puder,husband of Mimi PuderBeth & Bill FurmanShelley & Phil SpiesRita & Mel WallersteinIn memory of beloved sister ofStacy & Howard FeintuchJulie & Gregg KleinIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman &Fannie Wortzman Stillman,father & mother of Barbara NaulaBarbara & Allan KreitzmanBarbara & Bob RosenbergLiz & Myles AdelmanLaura BaudistelMadeline & Charles DreifusThe Klein FamilyIlene & Marty KronbergCathy & Jonathan LevisonLisa & Eric MirskyMaureen & Saul SpivackFred & Deborah Gilbert SmithJane & Louis WildersteinMr. & Mrs. David BubesMeg & Howard JacobsJackye & Walter PopickLeslie & Jay MayeshEllie & Max CohenDenise & Michael StieberIlene & Martin KronbergIn memory of my beloved father,Nathan BorkanLionel BorkanIn memory of grandmother ofPhilippa & Jason MillerThe Klein FamilyIn memory of Ruth LeiterRobert LeiterIn memory of Miriam Weinberg, motherof Carol Goldberg, grandmother ofIra Goldberg, Seth Goldberg &Erica SamuelsLiz & Myles AdelmanAbra, Laura & Religious School FacultyBarbara & Allan KreitzmanEileen & Fred BeckerMadeline & Charles DreifusBarbara & Matt NaulaSandra & Norman SamuelsDeborah Gilbert Smith & Fred SmithMaureen & Saul SpivackLinda & Jeff ZissuIn memory of Harold Sunners,father of Patty AnnunziataTerri & Bob OrringerBarbara & Allan KreitzmanDeborah Gilbert Smith & Fred SmithIn memory of Samuel FishmanShirley Aidekman KayeIn memory of Muriel GoldsmithJoan & David GoldsmithIn memory of Beatrice Gerber,mother of Jay & Alan GerberJudy Baker & Frank LeviIn memory of Dr. Harold GoldbergLynn, Robert, Adam, Jeffry &Margo GoldbergIn memory of Alfred Steiner,brother of David SteinerMarilyn & Steve GreeneIn memory of Sherry Bialer, motherof Arthur Bialer, grandmother ofHannah, Peter & Michael BialerAbra, Laura & the Religious School FacultyIn memory of Steven Chernis, fatherof Nicole Bell, grandfather of Ross,Jordana & Andie BellAbra, Laura & the Religious School FacultyIn memory of my grandmother,Yettie TeidorMadeline DreifusIn memory of Howard PeytonJudy BakerIn memory of Nancy, beloved sister& sister-in-law of Mr. & Mrs. RichardLarnerHarriet HirschIn memory of Ruth Essenfeld, motherof Debbie Dweck, grandmother ofMorris, Benjamin & Millie DweckAbra, Laura & The Religious School FacultyDeborah Gilbert Smith & Fred SmithRobin & Ken EttingerIn memory of Dr. Normand Solomon,partner of Sheila EdellEileen & Fred BeckerIn memory of Leonard Hochmanfather of Judith Rudman, grandfatherof Alexander, Gregory & MadelineRudmanLiz & Myles AdelmanIn memory of Abraham BroderMarilyn ShavelsonIn memory of mother of Richard SchofelIlene & Martin KronbergIn memory of Naomi Flax, grandmotherof Andrew SchlossbergIlene & Martin KronbergIn memory of mother of Jodie IsraelIlene & Martin KronbergIn honor of Nancy & Alan Weill’s granddaughterbecoming a Bat MitzvahJudy Baker & Frank LeviIn honor of complete & speedyrecovery of Jerry HarwoodSybil Zashin & Elliott RubinIn honor of birth of new granddaughter,Lilly, to Linda & RichardBloomsteinSharon & Bob LevinsonFebruary/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 15

CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAHIn honor of High Holy DaysRuth LiebermanIn honor of Cantor Stahl’s TenthAnniversary at TBJThe Mirsky FamilyIn honor of David Steiner’smilestone birthdayBarbara & Matt NaulaIn honor of Donald Goldman’sretirementBarbara & Bob RosenbergIn honor of Nancy Gabel’s milestonebirthdayJudy Baker & Frank LeviIn honor of Karen Fischer’s marriageto Ray BlauJanet & Mark LandauIn honor of Joana Pereira &Raquel Rodrigues’ conversionRenee & Marshall ShermanIn honor of Sam Fraenkel’smarriage to Alexandra BachMadeline & Charles DreifusFred & Deborah Gilbert SmithHilary & Leigh LachmanEllen & Jonathan BlattIn honor of the birth of Ella Brooke,granddaughter of Sharon & BobLevinsonMadeline & Charles DreifusIn honor of Jason Spies marriage toJessica EckertRosalie LavinthalIn honor of my son, Daniel,becoming a Bar MitzvahMichelle CohenJeffrey CohenIn honor of Billie & Arthur Fisch’sson’s engagementMaddie SchaefferIn honor of Elizabeth Rovit becominga Bat MitzvahCari & Rich FeldmanIn honor of Daniel Cohen becoming aBar MitzvahPaulette & Myron KatzIn honor of Stephanie James’ marriageto Marc EsquenaziTerri & Bob OrringerIn honor of speedy recovery ofBonny RockJudy BakerIn honor of speedy recovery ofLeslie BlumbergJudy BakerIn honor of the birth of new granddaughter,Isabelle Beatrice, toPhyllis & Ed SorkinMadeline & Charles DreifusSeniors Keep in TouchBarbara FeldsteinShelah FriedHelene & Jerry DreskinJean & Shep GoldmanIn honor of Joana Pereira’s marriageto Julian RothenbergMadeline & Charles DreifusIn honor of Suzanne Sherman’sengagement to Kevin KaplanBarbara & Phil BrousMadeline & Charles DreifusMaddie SchaefferBarbara & Allan KreitzmanIn honor of Steven Miller becominga Bar MitzvahMadeline & Charles DreifusBarbara & Matt NaulaPhyllis & Herb GoldblattIn honor of birth of new grandson,Samuel Philip DeLaurier, to DeeHellring & Charles OranskyMarilyn & Steve GreeneIn honor of birth of new granddaughterAdelaide Riley, to Robyn &Lou MargolisMarilyn & Steve GreeneIn honor of Peter Hirschmann’smilestone birthdayJane & Bernard WallersteinIn honor of the birth of Emily, granddaughterof Arlene & Mark GarberHelene & Jerry DreskinIn honor of birth of granddaughterof Judy ZuckerHelen & Jerry DreskinIn honor of birth of granddaughterof Richard ZuckerHelene & Jerry DreskinIn honor of Wendi & Martin Gutkin’sgranddaughter becoming a Bat MitzvahMaddie SchaefferIn honor of Max & Joe, grandsonsof Nancy & Walter Sichel becomingB’nai MitzvahMaddie SchaefferIn honor of Rachel Meisner becominga Bat MitzvahTBJ BrotherhoodIn honor of Carly Maitlin becominga Bat MitzvahTBJ BrotherhoodIn honor of Ariella Kuhl becominga Bat MitzvahTBJ BrotherhoodIn honor of Allison Farber becominga Bat MitzvahTBJ BrotherhoodIn honor of Alexandra Kirshenbaumbecoming a Bat MitzvahTBJ BrotherhoodIn honor of Jake Shainberg becominga Bar MitzvahTBJ BrotherhoodIn appreciation of IHNMadeline & Charles DreifusIn appreciation of the Parashat study& worshipSusan Fein & Ruth SteckelmanTHE RABBI BARRY H. GREENE,MEMORIAL FUND FOREDUCATIONAL PROJECTSIn memory of Jerry SchumerLisa & David HorowitzIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman,father of Barbara NaulaBarbara & Jack HochbergIn memory of Rabbi Barry H. GreeneArna & Michael GoldsteinTHE CYNTHIA WANEMEMORIAL FUNDIn memory of Joel FriedmanMargie & Don KarpIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman,father of Barbara NaulaMargie & Don KarpIn memory of Cecilla CohenThe Levison FamilyIn memory of Judi GracemanMargie & Don KarpIn honor of Julie Gould becominga Bat MitzvahJill & Stan AltmarkIn memory of Miriam Weinberg,mother of Carol Goldberg,grandmother of Ira Goldberg,Seth Goldberg & Erica SamuelsEllen & Stanley Simon16 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAHIn memory of Steven Chernis, fatherof Nicole Bell, grandfather of Ross,Jordana & Andie BellThe Levison FamilyIn memory or Ruth Essenfeld, motherof Debbie Dweck, grandmother ofMorris, Benjamin & Millie DweckThe Levison FamilyIn honor of Karen Fischer’s marriageto Ray BlauMargie & Don KarpMILTON PERLMUTTEROUTDOOR CHAPEL FUNDIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman &Fannie Wortzman Stillman, father& mother of Barbara NaulaGenesia & Steven KamenIn memory of Sherry Bialer, motherof Arthur, grandmother of Hannah,Peter & Michael BialerGenesia & Steven KamenIn memory or Ruth Essenfeld, motherof Debbie Dweck, grandmother ofMorris, Benjamin & Millie DweckGenesia & Steven KamenSENIORS PROGRAM FUNDIn memory of Dr. Charles RoseBobbi & Monroe BiermanIn memory of father of Sharon FalkinBobbi & Monroe BiermanIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman &Fannie Wortzman Stillman, father& mother of Barbara NaulaCarol & Ed GoldbergDenise & Michael StieberIn memory of Miriam Weinberg,mother of Carol Goldberg, grandmotherof Ira Goldberg, Seth Goldberg &Erica SamuelsAlice & Ray AbramsIn memory of Doris Finkelstein,mother of David Finkelstein andmy dear friendMarjorie KramerIn memory or Ruth Essenfeld, motherof Debbie Dweck, grandmother ofMorris, Benjamin & Millie DweckCaryn & Alex SalmIn honor of Diane Satsky Dondershine’sgrandson becoming a Bar MitzvahCarole & Richard ChopinIn honor of the birth of IsabelleBeatrice Lawi, granddaughter ofPhyllis & Ed SorkinLois & Frank DyerDoris & Sid GoldmanLibby WolffIn honor of Arlene Scheininger’sspecial birthdayCarole & Richard ChopinIn honor of Isobel & Joel Kampf’sanniversaryCarole & Richard ChopinIn appreciation of Barbara Hochberg& the ECC students for a fabulousChanukah programSeniors Keep in TouchECC & CAMP TBJ FUNDIn memory of Marvin Carson, fatherof Sherri Fischer, grandfather ofBrayden & Matthew FischerBarbara, Michele & the ECC StaffIn memory of Carrie, daughter ofFlorence & Richard AgisimCorrine Schwartz & FamilyIn memory of Miriam Weinberg,mother of Carol Goldberg, grandmotherof Ira Goldberg, Seth Goldberg& Erica SamuelsBarbara & Jack HochbergBarbara, Michele & The ECC StaffAndrea & David WeltIn memory of Harold Sunners,father of Patty Annunziatagrandfather of A.J. SomersIlene SchnitzerAndrea & David WeltIn memory of grandmother ofBeth RubinThe Gorsky FamilyIn memory of Bailey Udoff, motherof Jane FischerBarbara, Michele & the ECC StaffBarbara & Jack HochbergIn memory of Steven Chernis, fatherof Nicole Bell grandfather of Ross,Jordana & Andie BellBarbara, Michele & the ECC StaffIn memory of Fannie WortzmanStillman, mother of Barbara NaulaBarbara & Jack HochbergIn memory or Ruth Essenfeld, motherof Debbie Dweck, grandmother ofMorris, Benjamin & Millie DweckBarbara & Jack HochbergIn honor of Daniel Abrams becominga Bar MitzvahMichele, Stephen, Amanda &Jordyn FeingoldIn honor of Daniel Cohen becoming aBar MitzvahMichele, Stephen, Amanda &Jordyn FeingoldIn honor of Amanda Gabay becominga Bat MitzvahMichele, Stephen, Amanda &Jordyn FeingoldIn honor of Cantor Stahl’s TenthAnniversary at TBJMichele, Stephen, Amanda &Jordyn FeingoldIn honor of Karen Fischer’s marriageto Ray BlauBunny & Bobby BlumEllen JacobsIn honor of the birth of Sydney Blake,daughter of Michele & Jason KaplanJudy Rodes & The 3’s ClassIn honor of Billie & Arthur Fisch’sson’s engagementCorrine SchwartzEllen JacobsIn honor of Dara Horn Shulmanbeing named by The Forward asone of American Jewry’s 50 leadingpersonalities of the year 2009Barbara, Michele & The ECC StaffIn honor Peter Hirschmann’s specialbirthdayBarbara & Phil BrousIn honor of Joana Pereira’s marriageto Julian RothenbergAndrea & David WeltIn honor of the birth of new granddaughter,Isabelle Beatrice, toPhyllis & Ed SorkinBarbara & Barry BeargIn honor of Michele FeingoldAlex MarguliesIn honor of Suzanne Sherman’sengagement to Kevin KaplanJoana & Julian RothenbergFebruary/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 17

CARING ACTS OF TZEDAKAHWOMEN’S ASSOCIATION FUNDIn memory of Joseph Gurwin,father of Eric GurwinHilary & Leigh LachmanIn memory of Marvin Carson, fatherof Sherri Fischer, grandfather ofBrayden & Matthew FischerLori & Robert KahnIn memory of Abraham J. Stillman,father of Barbara NaulaCeline & Jeff SinawPhyllis & Alan MankoffIn memory of Marvin Carson,father of Sherri FischerThe Buchalter FamilyBrett & Eric SeamanIn honor of Sam Fraenkel’smarriage to Alexandra BachMimi SimpkinsCeline & Jeff SinawIn honor of Susan Shapiro’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Linda Berkowitz’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Ashley Kransdorf’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Elizabeth Bryant’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Lauren Hollender’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Stacey Ennis’ leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Laurie Goldberg’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Dori Ellsworth’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Robin Weidhorn’s leadershipin The Women’s AssociationThe Women’s AssociationIn honor of Allison Tortora becominga Bat MitzvahBrett & Eric SeamanIn honor of the birth of Ella Brooke,granddaughter of Sharon & BobLevinsonPhyllis & Alan MankoffIn honor of Louis Cohen’s 80 th birthdayMargery & Donald KarpIn honor of Steven Miller becoming aBar MitzvahThe Damesek FamilyIn appreciation of Dr. Nancy SimpkinsThe Women’s AssociationIn appreciation of Debra SpicehandlerPhyllis & Alan MankoffWOMEN’S ASSOCIATIONPRAYER BOOK FUNDIn memory of my wonderful sister,Lynn LeviSue RubinfeldIn honor of Merle & PeterHirschmann’s milestone birthdaysThe Osserman FamilyJudy, Stan, Jackie, Stacey & David AugustMarilyn & Murray SeltzerIn honor of Cantor Stahl’s TenthAnniversary at TBJGoldie & Donald MorchowerBarbara & Phil BrousPhyllis & Alan MankoffBobbie & Monroe BiermanIn honor of Samantha Schillerbecoming a Bat MitzvahNancy & David Stone & FamilyHelping Hands Chanukah Party18 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

The B’nai Jeshurun The SECOND B’nai Jeshurun NIGHT ofSederPassoverTuesday, the SECOND March NIGHT 30 th of at Passover 5 pmTuesday, March 30 th at 5 pmName _______________________________________________ Phone _______________________________Address ____________________________________________________________________________________Home e-mail address _____________________________________Please list those 3-12 years of age as children.There is no charge for children 3 years of age or younger.Temple Members ________ Adults ($45) = $ _____ _____ Children ($30) = $________Non Temple Members ________ Adults ($50) = $ _____ _____ Children ($35) = $________Enclosed is our check payable to Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Total $___________Please print the names of everyone attending in the space below.List all children (including babies who will need a space) and their ages.ADULTS’ NAMESCHILDREN’S NAMES & AGESWe will make every effort to honor seating requests. Please let us know yours.Please return this form with your check to: Congregation B'nai Jeshurun Passover SederReservations by March 24 th 1025 South 1025 South Orange Orange Avenue AvenueShort Hills, Short NJ Hills, 07078 NJ 07078P PPlease join us for our child-friendly Seder!February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 19

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YAHRZEITS“In our hearts our loved ones never die. Their love and memory live as a lasting inspiration.”Friday, February 5 thSaturday, February 6 thCarrie AltscheelerLawrence N. BarrishElla BeckerHenrietta Wolf BernhardBertha Meyer BiermanHarry BirnbaumMargarethe J. BornsteinLena Fox CohenJulius H. CohnRobert Zenas DimondRose Seidenman DimondJanet DrechslerRuth DreifusHerschel I. EisenmanBennie ElskyRose Pollack FeinbergMamie FeldmannAbraham FormanEleanor FroehlichCarol R. FuhrmanHarry GluckmanBeatrice GlucksmanMarian Leser GoldbergMervin H. GoldsmithJoseph H. GormanJack Gerson GouldSara N. GraysonJordan Scott GreenbergHarold GupPauline Bernheim HandlerCantor Manfred HechtFrances HeissJennie HerzfeldSaul IsraelAlice Simon KahnDora KaplanGloria KestenbaumLena J. KleinJean KraemerMelvin KramerDr. Adrian Ralph KristellerMichael LeveenMilton LilienBelle Schiffman LoebAlma Squires MalkinRalph ManasseConstance W. MarcuseFranklin MarxKate Adler MindesHenry MuschelHannah P. NeuhausErwin NovyJennie NudelmanClara S. OberskySamuel PaleySam PetroseJohn J PopperAbram J. PreckerFrida RebenfeldAbraham RicholsonLeon J. RosenstrauchFlorence RoskeinClara RothmanHenrietta Echil RubinEugene H. SadlerBetty SchlossClara K. SchonwalterEdwin George SchonwalterBernice SchwartzHenrietta Metzger SchwartzPaula SegalFrances SteinbergFriday, February 12 thSaturday, February 13 thDorothy Kramer BergsteinBernard BlumLeopold L. BlumRobert CohenArthur DavidDorothy DeutschLouis DeutschEly EllisHelen FademMinette FlowersEmma FreundBenjamin FriedmanEthel FriedmanRose FrohmannRuth Benjamin GoodmanSam GordonRose Echil GreensteinRay G. HalpernDavid HarrisJoseph KarpDr. Sidney KeatsLawrence Katz KingJosephine Gibian KleinFlorence Bierman KornEdith Rose KramerAnna Ogens LeiterAnne LernerEva ManheimTheresa Moch MarksHelen May MercyDr. Benjamin Gerald MorrisonAlbert MosheimLillian MyersJudith Ann OrnsteinSadie PoteskySimon L. RothenbergAbraham SchlosserJoseph SeidelGerard ShifrinDr. Edward ShnayersonJacob SimonIda St. LiferSolomon SteinerLizbeth Spero StrausEvelyn TillisCarrie Marx TurkusMorris O. WaitzmanMatilda Levi WeinbergSidney G. WolfeFriday, February 19 thSaturday, February 20 thSolomon Hirsch AltscheelerSeymour AschEsther BerkeleyIrving H. BlochAlexander CaplanSylvia T. DreskinHenrietta EisnerHannah N. EngelGertrude N. FensterMary FishmanMorris FriemanDr. Harold GoldbergAnna R. GoldsteinJewel Thomas GoldsteinRobert Israel GoodmanSam GordonJacob GoussFlorence Federman GreenfieldRose GreensteinIda Weierman GriesLouis HarrisDavid H. KatzFannie Newman KaufmanAlexander Louis KramerLouise Spitz LehmanJoseph LermerMilton LevinLawrence LewisEmanuel LindemanDavid LowyCelia MannElsa Maybaum MayerLeonard MellingerBernard MitnickEric Mark MuldbergCelia Dunn MulmanAnne NerenbergHarris PerkoffNettie PerkoffElla RebenfeldGerald RosenEsther SchafferLouis SchwartzRegina Beitman SchwartzLouis SchwarzHerbert Daniel SlaterDeborah Sue Maheshi SmithSamuel SpingarnMinnie Schriebman SternSamuel TalkowDr. Reuben W. WarnerFriday, February 26 thSaturday, February 27 thGustave S. AltmanFlorence AuslanderHarold Harvey BeizerSelig BermanRobert BurnsAnna B. CheslawHerman L. CohenRobert D. CohenWalter R. CohnSamuel DreskinSadie EinhornEttie EinsonDoris EngelStanley B. FreyerEvelyn A. GertzNorman C. GlaubingerElliot A. GoldmanAnne Borinsky GordonHerman GreenebaumJack GriffingerFrances GrossMarcus GrossBernard I. HermeleWalter HertzGerald Harvey HoffmanEtta Rose HolderDr. Henry E. JamesonHannah JedelLena Jacob KaufmannJessie Winnick KesslerEsther Singer KleinmanSamuel KriegerSarah LevineBernard LevyAbraham NewmanElinor RosenbergMinna Berman RothThomas Calman RubinDeborah SachsMortimer SalzmanHenry J. SatskyMaurice SchapiraIke SchlesingerRena SchlesingerRubin SchwartzJulia Bieber SteinMyer M. SteinbergLeanore Jordan StrausAnna Shifman TaubSamuel Turkus, Jr.Hattie UhryLouis ZimmermanFebruary/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org 21

YAHRZEITS“In our hearts our loved ones never die. Their love and memory live as a lasting inspiration.”Friday, March 5 thSaturday, March 6 thWilliam W. BergmanAlice BernheimMollie BlechHenry M. BlochJacques BlochDavid M. CaroDoris DavimosJacob DreyfusDr. Lester L. EisnerAbraham FensterHattie Klein FinklesteinDena FreinbergLeonard B. FreinbergBella GerardPhilip C. GlassFreda O. GoldsmithFanny B. GoodmanDr. S. Jerome GreenfieldFred J. HamburgerJosephine Q. HammerschlagSylvia HurwitchGeorge Victor JacobyFanny K. KleinConstance KlingerAbe KrichmanLouis KriegerWilliam LapidusRabbi Joseph LeuchtCharles ManshelJennifer Rosen MeadeWilliam Bernard MeyersCharles MichaelDavid MulmanFannie NassDr. Louis NollIleana NovoaDavid OstrofskyRobert S. PrusinRebecca RachlinSadie RosenstrauchNettie RothGertrude B. RothschildDeborah E. SamuelDr. Vera SchectmanMinnie Krieger SchlossMoses SchlossDr. Bernard SchoenAlice SeidMarc David SiegelmanDr. Jacob Maurice SilversteinRose SteinerFerdinand SteinhartRosa WeilFriday, March 12 thSaturday, March 13 thHenry BachmanMax BeckerLeah BenatarEdward I. BermanGeorge N. BickAda Fay CaineDavid CohenJoseph CohenIsaac EisnerDora Ruth FechtnerSamuel FleischmanAbraham FoxEmily Newman FoxS. Wordsworth FoxPeter A. FriedHerman D. FurmanFrances R. GarfunkleHannah GellesLee GoussElmer A. GreenhallAlexander HarrisSarah L. HellerMurray HersheyDr. Meyer JedelLouis JedelSadie S. JellinekBrunette KahnAmelia KatcherSamuel KingDorothy KleinMilton KnoblerJerome L. KridelSophia LevisDavid LevisonFrances V. LewisFlorence LewitterNorman N. LockspeiserHarold ManshelAaron J. MichaelsDr. Charles E. NewmanDr. Walter NudelmanEthel Burstein OdermanHerman PellerJennie E. PreckerDr. Robin S. PuderJane E. ReimerKenneth L. RickelRuth RickelIsabel SatskyMorris SchachtelPauline K. SchererBertye SchindelBertha K. SchwartzNorman SerbinHenry SmithWilliam M. SommerMorton P. SpiesCarolyn K. SternSamuel StraitmanAlvin L. StrausMinnie Lehman StrausClara StraverSamuel Turkus IIIDora B. TurteltaubPatricia L. UngarSarah WallachFannie WalterSamuel Rothschild WalterFriday, March 19 thSaturday, March 20 thAnna BarlowFlorence BerkEdward B. BlauEva Tepper BraelowAdele Kittredge BroderDr. Herman ChenitzSamuel R. CohnRalph I. ConnLeonore DavimosFannie DresdenerAdeline W. FischbeinLeopold FreudbergSol H. FriedmanDr. Jerome GelbGisella GenserMax GibianArthur A. GoldmanEstelle GormanFannie GreendorferGrace F. GrosmanJules GrossmanViola GrubmanDr. Saul HalprinJoseph HammerClarence C. HannochMaybelle HechtFannie Lowy HellerBarbara A. HenstonAnna Waldman KatzSamuel KullmanDavid Herman LapidusIra LechtmanFannye Klein LehmanSamuel LiestHelaine Myers LowensteinElsie LuksAnna MadrisJoseph MannMina MayerMelanie MetzgerEmilie May MeyerBoris MeyersPhilip R. MuldbergMilton PerlmutterSamuel RachlinClaire Wachs RosenhanRuth Ann RubinMinnie B. RutkinIra M. ShapiroAdelaide Du Mahaut SisholzEllen Marx SternBrendano UngerBella WalterSaul J. ZuckerFriday, March 26 thSaturday, March 27 thSidney M. AlexanderRose Popper AltmanEmma BiermanRita B. CohenH. Cecilia Abramson EskayAnne B. FeuersteinAmanda FriedIsaac FriedHoward Henry FrostTillie GarfinkelDavid GordonHarry B. GouldSamuel GreenbergRuth U. GreenhallJennie Lapides GupNathan V. HammerschlagAllan HanauerJerome M. HarrisJulius HellerHenry N. HemmendingerFannie IssermanMollie KaltmanSamuel E. KlineStephen Rice KollerJerome E. LewisWilliam LewisRichard LoebElizabeth Sally LondonIrma Pushin LowenthalSusan Jane Feuer MassEliza Leopold MillerRose K. MillerJoseph MulmanMax NeubergerIda NewmanSelwyn NimaroffDr. Sidney B. RawitzMildred RebenfeldFanny RosenbergWilliam S. RosenstrauchDr. Maurice A. ScherBenjamin SchlosserEmma Straus SchlosserPfc. Daniel Howard SenkLeonard J. SkolnickIrving SmithAaron Irving SpiegelDr. Emil SteinSol SteinbergHerbert S. VogelbaumSophie VogelbaumTheophile WeilTuesday, March 30 th1 st Day of PassoverAudrey BassinSamuel CohenGeorge KatzEdith MindellMary Kreuzman Schweizer22 February/March 2010 • Shevat/Adar/Nisan Congregation B’nai Jeshurun: www.tbj.org

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1025 South Orange AvenueShort Hills, New Jersey 07078Tel:973-379-1555 Fax:973-379-4345Email: info@tbj.org www.tbj.orgNon-Profit OrganizationU.S. POSTAGEPAIDUnion, NJPermit No. 415CONGREGATIONB’NAI JESHURUNEstablished in1848CONGREGATIONB’NAI JESHURUNOur ClergyRabbi Matthew D. Gewirtz .............6629Senior RabbiDr. Howard M. Stahl .......................6623CantorRabbi Matthew A. Reimer ..............6625Assistant RabbiDr. Norman Summers ....................6620Cantor EmeritusKaren Perolman...........................6636Rabbinic InternOur StaffAlice Lutwak....................................6632Executive DirectorIlana Mazur .................................6641Social Work ConsultantDebbie Stone ..............................6622EditorSchools 973-379-3177Richard S. Abrams.......................6674Director of Lifelong Jewish LearningAbra P. Lee..................................6676Director of Religious SchoolBarbara Hochberg .......................6677Director of Early Childhood CenterMichele Feingold .........................6679Assistant Director of EarlyChildhood CenterElaine K. Brown...........................6675Religious School Director EmeritaWORSHIP CALENDARFriday, February 5 th5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceFebruary Anniversary & Birthday BlessingsSermon: Rabbi Matthew D. GewirtzSaturday, February 6 th8:45 am – Torah Study/Service9:30 am – Tot Shabbat10:30 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah: Rachel MeisnerTorah Portion: YitroFriday, February 12 th5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceSermon: Rabbi Matthew A. ReimerSaturday, February 13 th8:45 am – Torah Study9:45 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceTorah Portion: MishpatimFriday, February 19 th7:00 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceSermon: Rabbi Karen PerolmanSaturday, February 20 th8:45 am – Torah Study/ServiceTorah Portion: TerumahFriday, February 26 th5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceSermon: Rabbi Matthew D. GewirtzSaturday, February 27 th8:45 am – Torah Study/Service10:30 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah: Carly MaitlinTorah Portion: TetzavehPurimSunday, February 28 th9:30 am – Purim Service Megillah Reading11:00 am – Purim Schpiel for childrenin ECC, K-1 and their familiesFollowed by Purim CarnivalFriday, March 5 th5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceMarch Anniversary & Birthday BlessingsSermon: Rabbi Matthew A. ReimerSaturday, March 6 th8:45 am – Torah Study/Service9:30 am – Tot Shabbat10:30 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah: Ariella KuhlTorah Portion: Ki TisaFriday, March 12 th5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceSermon: Rabbi Matthew D. GewirtzSaturday, March 13 th8:45 am – Torah Study/Service9:30 am – Family Shabbat Service10:30 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah: Allison FarberTorah Portion: Vayakhel/PekudeFriday, March 19 th5:00 pm – Tot Shabbat7:00 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceGuest Speakers: Jill Eikenberry & Michael TuckerFamily Meals: Coming Togetherto Care for an Aging ParentSaturday, March 20 th8:45 am – Torah Study/Service10:30 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceBat Mitzvah: Alexandra KirshenbaumTorah Portion: VayikraFriday, March 26 th5:30 pm – Erev Shabbat ServiceSermon: Rabbi Matthew A. ReimerSaturday, March 27 th8:45 am – Torah Study/Service10:30 am – Shabbat Morning ServiceBar Mitzvah: Jake ShainbergTorah Portion: TzavPassover BeginsMonday, March 29 thTuesday, March 30 th10:30 am – Passover Morning Service5:00 pm – Congregational Seder