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315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org Repentance, prayer and righteous deeds By Rabbi Evan Shore Sha’arei Torah Orthodox Congregation of Syracuse The Jewish High Holidays encompass far more than just three major services. In the Mussaf (Additional Service) on all three days we recite: Teshuvah U’Teffilah U’Tzdekah (Repentance, Prayer and Righteous Deeds) have the power to overturn an evil decree. In other words, our presence in the Synagogue during services is not sufficient, far more is expected from each and every single one of us. Creed alone is not enough or adequate. Repentance, prayer and righteous deeds are essential components to not only begin the new Jewish year but to reach a positive conclusion. One can postulate the performance of the three actions cited above may have little bearing upon the ultimate outcome. Certain things are out of our control. However, recently I saw a very powerful idea about prayer. Prayer is not meant to change the mind of God. Rather it is meant to change the person reciting it. Helen Plotkin in Tablet Magazine writes: “When you read a novel, you don’t appreciate the characters on the basis of whether they live long lives with no loss. What you appreciate is the depth and richness of the characters’ lives.” The High Holidays, though involving characters, isn’t fiction; it is reality! We have the power and capability to make ourselves rich in depth, quality and substance in our interactions between God and our fellow human beings. Make use of the three-pronged approach involving repentance, prayer and righteous deeds. Identify a weakness in a character trait and repair it. Spend more time contemplating words and mindset during services. Lastly, be there for others. Do not be reactive to the needs of others, be proactive. Please God, with this approach, our New Year can have greater import and worth. Wishing you a happy, healthy and meaningful New Year!! BOICHIK 20 th ANNUAL Jewish Federation of CNY Jewish MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2019 Noon-5:30 pm WEST OF ODESSA FARAH Sam Pomeranz Jewish Community Center of Syracuse KEYNA HORA KLEZMER BAND • AN AFTERNOON OF FOOD, FUN AND GREAT JEWISH MUSIC! • CORNED BEEF • KNISHES • KUGEL WINE • BEER • AND MORE! By The Oaks Catering – Under the Vaad • JEWELRY & CRAFTS VENDORS • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES www.syracusejewishfestival.org 10 JCC of Syracuse | 2019 Fall Program Guide
315-445-2360 | www.jccsyr.org JCC Gala • Continued from page 8 have made their mark through service to the entire Jewish community. Barbara Sheklin Davis is professor emerita of modern languages at Onondaga Community College. She served as principal of the Syracuse Hebrew Day School for 27 years and headed the rabbi Jacob Epstein High School of Jewish Studies (now the Rabbi Jacob Epstein School of Jewish Studies) and the Combined School of Congregation Beth Sholom-Chevra Shas and Temple Beth El. A passionate advocate of Jewish education, she is also an author. Davis has written Syracuse African Americans, The Jewish Community of Syracuse (with Susan Rabin), 100 Jewish Things to Do Before You Die, A Parallel Universe: Haredi Women Leading Haredi Schools for Girls, and Two Jews Three Opinions: Klal Yisrael, Pluralism and the Jewish Community Day School Network. She is currently working on three other books, including I Hate Retirement (which she does). For Neil and Robin Goldberg, family has always come first. Neil, president and CEO of Raymour and Flanigan Furniture, and Robin, a retired dentist, have also dedicated their professional and personal lives to the community in their hometown of Syracuse. Neil is currently serving on the national boards of the National Home Furnishings Association, Home Furnishings Council, American Furniture Pictured is Kovod Gadol Award recipient Rabbi Evan Shore (center) with JCC Executive Director Marci Erlebacher and JCC Board President Steven Sisskind. Photos by Jerry Klineberg. Pictured seated, from left, is Parker Goldstein, “The Leslie” Award recipient Jessica Malzman, Jessica’s husband Ari Malzman and Eleanor Malzman. Standing, from left, is Gary and Jill Goldstein, Alicia Lazaro, Vanessa Khachane, and Bobbi and Cliff Malzman. “The Leslie” Award, named after Leslie London Neulander, recognizes outstanding commitment and service to the JCC and the local community. Hall of Fame, National Commission of the Anti-Defamation League and Say Yes to Education. He has been awarded the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York’s American Heritage Award, Esther and Joseph Roth Award for Outstanding Jewish Community Leadership, City of Hope Spirit of Life Award, the American Heritage Award of ADL, Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Syracuse Business Journal’s “Business of the Year.” Robin has served as president of both the Syracuse Hebrew Day School and Make-A-Wish Foundation, chair of Jewish Federation of CNY Lion of Judah division, annual chair of National Council of Jewish Women’s “Mitzvah Project” and as a board member of the JCC of Syracuse, Temple Adath Yeshurun and the Syracuse Jewish Federation (now the Jewish Federation of CNY). She has been awarded the JCRC-NY’s American Heritage Award, NCJW Hannah G. Solomon Award, Esther and Joseph Roth Award for Outstanding Jewish Community Leadership, Presidential Leadership Award from Syracuse Jewish Federation, and the Syracuse Hebrew Day School Woman of Valor Award. Finally, this year’s Leslie Award, the fourth to be given since being introduced in 2016, was presented to JCC board member Jessica Malzman. “The Leslie” recognizes outstanding commitment and service to the JCC and the local community—the qualities which the award’s namesake, Leslie London Neulander, personified through her many volunteer pursuits. Malzman is the chief operating officer at Whitney Partners, a New York-based executive search firm. She has been a JCC board member for the past two years, served on the Gala Committee for three years and has sat on the Parent Committee for the JCC’s Jerome and Phyllis Charney Early Childhood Development Program for the past two years, most recently becoming the committee co-chair. Malzman was also a member of the Jewish Federation of CNY’s young leadership committee from 2017- 2019. The JCC of Syracuse’s annual meeting and gala is the center’s largest and most important annual fundraiser. This year’s event proceeds, as in the past, will provide significant funding for scholarships to individuals in the JCC’s early childhood, after school, summer camp and senior programs. For more information about the JCC of Syracuse, call 315-445-2360 or visit www. jccsyr.org. JCC of Syracuse | 2019 Fall Program Guide 11
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