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CELEBRATING SHAVUOT 5777 / 2017

EREV SHAVUOT

TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 30

8:03 PM Candle Lighting

7:30 - 8:00 PM Mincha

8:00 - 9:15 PM Tikkun Leyl Shavuot: Two Study & Discussion Sessions:

Rabbi Ronald Roth

Is There a Problem With Synagogues Using Plaques to Recognize Donations?

Should We Give Anonymously?

Cantor Eric Wasser

Jews in Space

9:15 PM Maariv

Dairy Refreshments to Follow

FIRST DAY OF SHAVUOT

WEDNESDAY, MAY 31

9:30 AM Shacharit in the Sanctuary

In lieu of a sermon, during Kiddush Rabbi Roth will test your knowledge with a

quiz. In the Book of Ruth we read about needy people who gleaned the fields.

Rabbi Roth’s quiz will be about different ways Judaism talks about helping

those in need.

SECOND DAY OF SHAVUOT

WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 31

7;30 PM Mincha / Maariv

9:05 PM Candle Lighting

THURSDAY, JUNE 1

9:00 AM Shacharit - Yizkor will be recited

7:30 PM Mincha

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FAIR LAWN JEWISH CENTER

CONGREGATION BNAI ISRAEL

10-10 Norma Ave.

Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

201.796.5040

info@fljc,com

Howard & Joshua Education Center

201.796.7884

principal@fljc.com

Rabbi Ronald Roth

Rabbi Emeritus Simon Glustrom

Cantor Eric L. Wasser

Cantor Emeritus Max Rubin

Executive Director Claudia Judelman

Religious School Principal Judy Gutin

President Ellen Wertheim

Executive Vice President Michael Baer

Vice President Craig Mont

Vice President Jennifer Mendelsohn

Treasurer Jeff Zerowin

Secretary Evan Marcus

Honorary Presidents *Nat Sprechman

*Marge Bornstein

*Julian Bornstein

Irving Sklaver

*Deceased

Sisterhood President Ilene Laufer

MPC President Todd Walker

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RELIGIOUS SERVICES

The Fair Lawn Jewish Center - Cong. Bnai Israel

holds morning and evening services every day .

DAILY

Sunday 9:00 AM & 7:30 PM

Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM & 7:30 PM

Friday 8:00 AM

SHABBAT

Friday evening 6:30 PM

Shabbat morning 9:30 AM

Junior Congregation 10:30 AM

Tot Shabbat 10:00 AM

Shabbat Mincha After Morning Service & Kiddush

There is no evening Maariv service on Shabbat

CANDLELIGHTING

May 5 7:39 PM

May 12 7:47 PM

May 19 7:53 PM

May 26 7:59 pm

נחמו, נחמו עמיWe note with sorrow the passing of

Adele Milchman

Jo-Ann Wisch

Harriet Blitz

May the Lord console and sustain you,

together with all the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem.

Column Page

Adult Education 9

Bnai Mitzvah 21

Book of the Lunch 16

Calendar 27

Candle lighting 2

Camp Scholarships 20

Cantorial Contemplation 4

Deaths 2

Donations 23

Ethical Life 9

Executive Director 6

Family Matters 11

Gala Celebration 5

Howard Herman Fund 19

Lag B’Omer 7

Men’s Progress Club 17

Michael Baer 6

Column Page

Mikvah Tour 12

Minyanaire Breakfast 17

MONTH - IYAR 6

NOSH & KNOWLEDGE 9

Presidential Pondering 5

Rabbinic Reflections 3

Religious Affairs Comm. 7

Religious School 22

Scholar in Residence 8

Shavuot 19

Sisterhood 13

Sisterhood Scholarship 15

Social Action Committee 18

Yoga 14

Yom HaAtzmaut 10

Yom HaZikaron 10

Yom Yerushalayim 16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOOKING AHEAD IN MAY

1 Yom HaZikaron - Israeli Memorial Day

2 Yom HaAtzmaut - Israeli Independence Day

7 MPC Minyanaire Breakfast

14 Lag b’Omer

14 Mothers’ Day

17 Annual Congregational Board Meeting

18 MPC Poker Tournament

18 Sisterhood Magical Mystical Mikvah Tour

21 Sisterhood Yoga

24 Yom Yerushalayim - Jerusalem Day

24 Sisterhood Shmooze

29 U.S. Memorial Day

30 Erev Shavuot

31 First Day of Shavuot

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RABBINIC REFLECTIONS . . . Rabbi Ron Roth

I like to think that I am responsive to Jewish tradition as well as the great religious teachers of our times. Something happened when I was on the New York City subway that reflects the teachings of our great Jewish sages, as well as the current Pope. It made me rethink a pattern of my conduct. I was on the IRT. I know few people use that termi-nology today, but the subway cars on that line are narrower than those on other lines. The seats are all opposite each other. Across from me was a woman who said out loud, “This is the day that the Lord has made; let us exult and rejoice in it.” The woman then continued, saying something like, “Can someone help with a dollar so that I will have something to eat today?” As she was saying those words I thought of the Hebrew original phrase from the Psalms. “Zeh hayom asah HaShem, nagilah v’nismicha vo.” (Psalms 118:29) I was also thinking about how to react to one person in need when, in the course of a day, you come across so many. There are numerous beggars, needy and homeless people in New York City, on the streets, in the sub-ways, and in Penn Station. I grew up in Brooklyn, and I am quite familiar with such requests. How should I respond? According to Maimonides, "Anyone who sees a poor person asking for money who turns his eyes away and does not give him tzedakah transgresses a neg-ative commandment, as it is written 'do not harden your heart, and do not close your hand to the poor brother’.” You might also ask what you should do if you are not carrying any real money. Given our movement to a cashless society, that could happen. Maimonides tells us if you don't have any money in your pocket, you should at least give the beggar a smile and a kind word. We might also worry that the person asking us for money may be a fake. Rabbi Chayim of Sanz says, "The merit of charity is so great that I am happy to give to 100 beggars, even if only one might actually be needy.” Some people, however, act as if they are exempt from giving charity to 100 beggars in the event that one might be a fraud! I admire such a statement, but doubt that Rabbi Chayim commuted to work each day on the IRT. Still, I understand his point.

I recently read an article that quoted Pope Francis in a similar mode. The Pope said that giving something to someone in need is “always right.” Then he was asked, “But what if someone uses the money for, say, a glass of wine?” He answered, If “…a glass of wine is the only happiness he has in life, that’s O.K. Instead, ask yourself, what do you do on the sly? What ‘happiness’ do you seek in secret?” He continued, and said the way of giving is as im-portant as the gift, and that you should not simply drop a bill into a cup and walk away. You must stop, look the person in the eyes, and touch his or her hands. He reminded us that we must recall that the beggar’s life is as precious in G-d’s sight as is our own. I thought of Maimonides teaching about how we speak to the needy when I read this. So what did I do on the IRT? I gave the woman a dollar; looked her in the eyes, and said that I hoped she would have a good day. The quotes from Pope Francis were in an editorial in The New York Times that concluded with a lesson not just about giving to the needy. “America is in the middle of a raging argument over poor outcasts. The president speaks of building walls and repelling for-eigners. That toxic mind-set can be opposed in Washington, but it can also be confronted on the sidewalk. You don’t know what that guy will do with your dollar. Maybe you’d disapprove of what he does. Maybe compassion is the right call.” Giving to those in need is about helping one person, making us more compassionate, and reminding us of the common bonds we share with others. Our tradi-tional texts and the Pope remind us of those lessons. Giving helps us to consider our bonds with others. I can’t give to every needy person I pass in New York, but I can give at least to one, and look directly at her or him, and see reflected in that person my own hu-manity.

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CANTORIAL CONTEMPLATION Cantor Eric Wasser, Ed. D.

Dear Friends, I am reminded of the numerous times in the past that I prepared materials for Tikkun Leil Shavuot. As you know, there is a custom to stay up all night in preparation for symbolically receiving G-d’s gift of the Torah on Shavuot morning. In fact, there is a special book entitled Tikkun Leil Shavuot that specifies portions of each of the books of the Bible and the Oral Law that should be reviewed on this occasion. The concept de-rives originally from an ancient Midrash that sug-gests that, when G-d originally came to deliver the Torah to the people of Israel, they were fast asleep. We now make up for their complacency by assuring that such an unfortunate event will never happen again. Another interpretation suggests that this custom shows the great anticipation of the Jewish peo-ple as they were about to enter the Covenant at Sinai. When teaching young people I often will offer the analogy by asking how they slept the night before their Bnei Mitzvah, or the night be-fore their driver’s test! I often publicize my lesson for the evening as “Jews In Space.” The topic title has always drawn great interest, but has only once actually been related to the actual presentation. I simply like the title. In any event, several years ago I shared with you a very interesting text from the Talmud that tried to reduce the concepts of the 613 Com-mandments to a more reasonable number. Through exegetical discourse, the Rabbis argue that one can extract far fewer global concepts from the mitzvot. This exercise is similar to the concept in general education of trying to identify, communicate and transmit the BIG IDEAS. In this Talmudic passage, the authors argue in favor of ten, seven, five, three and eventually

but one central idea that represents the core concepts of the Taryag (613) Mitzvot. The pas-sage is exciting to review because it is fascinat-ing to observe the intellectual bantering back and forth that is a rich part of our heritage. I re-member being very pleased with my choice of the text at the time! In retrospect, however, I want to propose that, in the spirit of Shavuot, we should recognize that the beauty of the Torah and our Jewish Heritage lies not in a minimalist approach, but rather with-in the intricacies of details. All of our holiday celebrations and traditions are made more Hiddur (beloved and beautiful) by virtue of their particularities. What would Passo-ver be without Maror and your grandfather’s se-der plate? What would Shabbat be like without your great-grandmother’s candlesticks and your child’s homemade challah cover? What would Sukkot be like without the growing collection of art projects, posters and laminated New Year cards? And so, while the big concepts are, of course, important and essential, equally we should strive to appreciate the beauty of the details which make Judaism a living, vibrant, exciting and meaningful four-thousand-year-old tradition. And finally, it goes without saying that here is the place for you to continue to learn about and embrace all of these wonderful blessings as you continue your personal spiritual journey. Rachel, Danya, Leor and Nava join me in wish-ing you a great Shavuot in all of its many details.

B’shalom,

Cantor Eric L. Wasser

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HONORING

OUR OUTGOING PRESIDENT

ELLEN WERTHEIM

FOR HER YEARS OF DEDICATION

TO OUR CENTER

SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2017

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PRESIDENTIAL PONDERING

Ellen Wertheim

Shalom everyone, It’s hard to believe that in a few short weeks I’ll be step-ping down as President. For me, it feels like it was just yesterday that I stepped into a new leadership position with much still ahead of me, but soon it will be someone else’s turn to lead. My tenure as President has been filled with many adven-tures, rewards and achievements. It has also been filled with a few challenges and some difficult times. All of that not withstanding, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve my synagogue community. I have met and worked with so many wonderful congregants and staff members, and I have a much richer appreciation of how a syna-gogue needs to function. Here are some parting thoughts that I have: Let me start by wishing good luck to Michael Baer and all of the officers. Their advice and guidance were invalua-ble, and I trust that, as they step forward, they will be invested in making things even better. To Claudia Judelman, our executive director, Gilda, Rosemary and Janniry, you have my gratitude and admi-ration for always being in my corner. Whenever I was challenged I felt I had a safe haven in the office, and re-ceived total support from all of you. Thank you very much! Rabbi Roth and Cantor Wasser were always guides and advisors. Because of their commitment to the Shul, as well as to me, my job as President was filled with sage advice and direction. Thank you for always making your-selves available! To the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, we didn’t always agree on every issue, but you’re all to be commended for your steadfast support of our shul. Many decisions are difficult to make, but you rose above the challenges and did what you believed would benefit our synagogue. Lastly, I would like to thank my husband Bert, my children and grandchildren, for being tolerant of all of the time constraints, demands and situations that kept me from them. Bert selflessly allowed me to lean on him, and stepped into many positions when I had no one else to turn to. When I doubted my ability to see things through, he always encouraged and supported me, and for that I’m indebted to him. He truly is my better half. Finally, I’m looking forward to my new title, immediate past President, but planning on remaining active and involved, even after I step down. Thank you to all of you! B’shalom,

Ellen

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Iyar is the Babylonian name of the month which is called simply “The Second Month” in the Torah. It is also called Ziv. One meaning of Ziv is The Month of Radiance because of the radiance of the sun. Ziv also means ‘sprout,’ in which case the name of the month reflects the seeds which sprout at this time of year. Rosh Chodesh Iyar always consists of two days. The month has 29 days, having begun on April 27, and ending May 25. Its sign of the Zodiac is Aries. The first Rosh Chodesh Iyar after the Exodus from Egypt fell on Shabbat. The people of Israel were in Marah at the time, and the bitter waters there were miraculously sweetened through the bitter wood Mo-ses cast into the water on G-d’s instructions. On that day G-d gave the people the mitzvot of Shabbat, the red heifer and civil law (dinim). On Rosh Chodesh Iyar in the second year of the Ex-odus a census was begun of the people for the first time. In later years, work on both the First and Second Temples was begun on Rosh Chodesh Iyar. On 5 Iyar 5708 (May 14, 1948) after 1,884 years of exile, and 3,706 years after it was first promised to His people by G-d, Israel was reborn. The 14

th Iyar is called Pesach Sheni; on this day all

those who could not bring their Paschal sacrifices to the Temple on the 14

th Nisan were given a second

opportunity a month later. Some people eat matzo which was left over from Pesach on Pesach Sheni. The 18

th Iyar is Lag b’Omer, the 33

rd day in the count-

ing of the Omer. It is a day of rejoicing in the midst of the mourning which are all the other days of the Omer. Tradition holds that the plague that decimated Rabbi Akiba’s students ceased on Lag b’Omer. Weddings are held, haircuts are gotten, new clothes are worn, three-year old boys receive their first hair-cuts, and students go on hikes on Lag b’Omer. The 28

th Iyar commemorates the reunification of Je-

rusalem in the Six Day War (5727/1967).

IYAR

INTRODUCING OUR

INCOMING PRESIDENT, MICHAEL BAER

Michael D. Baer was born and raised in Bergen County, New Jersey. He graduated from Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He then returned to the New York City area and graduated from Pace University School of Law in White Plains, with a Doctorate of Law. He currently maintains a law office in New York and New Jersey. His practice focuses on Civil Litigation for individuals, small companies, and multi-million dollar corporations. In addition to his law practice, Michael keeps him-self busy actively participating as the President Elect of the Fair Lawn Jewish Center, and being on the board of Breaking the Chain Through Edu-cation and Areyvut. Michael has lived in Fair Lawn for the past 21 years with his wife, Robin, and their two daugh-ters, Julia and Jessica. Michael also is the President of the Fair Lawn Rotary, and enjoys all of the activities, especially Career Day and being involved with the Fair Lawn High School Interact Club.

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RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Charles Cohen

Hillel famously proclaimed this call to action: " If not now, then when?" This implies the positive attribute of seizing the moment to do a mitzvah, or to study Torah, or to take quick positive ac-tion. But is it always best to act now? I propose that sometimes "when" (i.e. deferring action for the future) may be the better way. Timing is everything, and sometimes delaying action to when conditions and/or circumstances are more favorable can be a wiser course. Herzl had a dream of a Jewish Homeland, but the world at the end of the 19th Century was in-hospitable to Zionism and the idea of a Jew-ish State. The Jewish people had to suffer great-ly, and wait in virtual solitude until 1948 when, at long last, historical events, timing and conditions were right, and Eretz Yisrael was re-born. 1948 was a special year in my life - the year of my Bar Mitzvah - and I still recall my Rabbi ser-monizing with great excitement about the estab-lishment of the State of Israel. Israel was surrounded by enemies then, and danger lurked all around ... much the same as we are now ... although now Israel is stronger and capable, but the danger of hostility is still ever-present. However far off, we still dream of peace in the land, Shalom, becoming a reality in the future ... when and if changing historical forces can make this possible. Until that time, let us continue to support our brethren in the State of Israel, as we pursue our sacred mission of freedom and justice for our own people – and the people of the world. Shalom,

Charlie Cohen

LAG B’OMER ל"ג בעמר

Lag b’Omer is closely related to both Pesach and Shavuot. Farmers brought an offering of barley (an omer) to the Temple on the second day of Pesach, beginning the counting of the 49

days between Pesach and Shavuot. ל"ג בעמר is the thirty-third day in the counting (30 = ל, and

.(3 = ג

In the year 132 CE the Romans dedicated the Holy Temple to their gods, and forbade the prac-tice of Judaism. Encouraged by Rabbi Akiba, and led by Bar Kochba, the Jews rebelled. Dur-ing the rebellion a plague killed many of Akiba’s students, but on the thirty-third day of the omer the plague miraculously stopped. Since then, Lag b’Omer has been called the Scholars’ Holi-day.

In 135 CE the Romans succeeded in defeating the rebellious Jews, and again Jews were forbid-den to teach and practice Judaism. But Rabbi Simon Bar Yohai continued to teach. When he was discovered he fled to a cave, where he lived for 12 years. His students would come, carrying picnic baskets, bows and arrows to fool the watching Romans. Bar Yohai left the cave only after the death of the emperor, on the thirty-third day of the omer. He was buried in Meron, in the northern Galilee, and Jews still visit his grave there, celebrating Lag b’Omer as the Feast of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yohai. Lag b’Omer, which falls on May 14 this year, is also celebrated in the Diaspora as a day of pic-nics and outings.

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SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE WEEKEND

FRIDAY, SHABBAT, SUNDAY JUNE 2 - 3 - 4

RABBI MARVIN TOKAYER

Friday Evening, June 2 Shabbat Dinner (by reservation)

Following dinner: “Spies, Scholars and Statesmen: The Amazing Jews of Asia”

Shabbat Morning, June 3 in lieu of the sermon

“Genghis Khan and the Jews: Written Out of History”

After Kiddush “Jewish Contributions to India, China, and Japan”

Sunday Morning, June 4 10:00

Bagel Breakfast The Jewish Attraction to Eastern Religions: Jubus, Hindjews, and Jewish Gurus

Please support this important Adult Education Scholar in Residence Weekend

with your Sponsorship and Attendance

Name____________________________________________________________________________ E-Mail__________________________________ Phone_________________________________ □ Benefactor $360 includes Friday night dinner for 2 + Dessert Reception with Rabbi Tokayer □ Builder $180 includes Friday night dinner for 2 + Dessert Reception with Rabbi Tokayer □ Supporter $100 includes Friday night dinner for 1 □ Booster $ 54 □ Friend $___________ (any amount) □ Friday night dinner $ 25 per person □ I/We would like a vegetarian dinner

Please return this form to the Center by May 24, 2017 Please seat me/us with

______________________________________________________________________________________

(we will do our best, without promises)

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NOSH & KNOWLEDGE

Tuesdays, 11:30 -- 12:30

in the Youth Lounge

MAY 2 MAY 9 MAY 16 MAY 23

Everyone is welcome

as we study the Book of Numbers. All discussions are in English

and each class is independent of the others.

Bagels, tea and coffee are served.

Future Sessions:

June 6, 13, 20, 27

THE ETHICAL LIFE

Jewish Values in an Age of Choice Led by Rabbi Roth

Explore critical topics of contemporary relevance, including: ● Does Ethics Need G-d? ● The Ethical Dimensions of Food Production ● Is Teshuvah Possible? Rethinking Mass Incarceration ● Advance Directives, and the Ethics of End-of-Life Care ● Disabilities and the Ethics of Inclusion.

Sunday morning 9:00 - 10:00 in the Library

May 14

Bagels and coffee will be served.

Fee: $5 to cover the cost of student workbook with texts and questions.

This course is made possible through the generous

support of JTS’s Hereld Institute for Jewish Study.

ADULT EDUCATION Charles Cohen

Firstly, I want to thank Nina Gold and Raviv Ron for suggesting and facilitating the appearance of Ted Comet on April 6th and his marvelous lec-ture on the extraordinary life of his good friend and Nobel Prize awardee, Elie Wiesel. It was a great event, attended by more than 80 mem-bers and guests, and a great Adult Education success. Yasher Koach to Nina and Raviv. Secondly, I want to urge every member to sup-port our Scholar In Residence Weekend featur-ing our popular and entertaining scholar, Rabbi Marvin Tokayer, to be held the weekend of June 2-3-4, 2017. Please attend as many lectures as possible, and consider supporting Adult Educa-tion with your generosity. As time goes by, it is harder to make these events possible, but with your generous support we will continue to make Scholar in Residence an annual event at FLJC-CBI. We also need volunteers to help in running this event, so let me know if you can or, want to be-come involved, or can help us in this important activity. Shalom,

Charlie Cohen

Ted Comet

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YOM HA’ZIKARON

Yom HaZikaron is Israel’s national remem-brance day, observed in Israel for those who fell since 1860, when Jews were first allowed to live outside of Jerusalem's Old City walls. National memorial services are held in the pres-ence of Israel's top leadership and military per-sonnel. The day opens with a siren the preceding even-ing at 8:00 pm. The siren is heard all over the country, and lasts for one minute, during which Israelis stop everything (including driving, which stops highways) and stand in silence, commem-orating the fallen, and showing respect. Many observant Jews say prayers for the souls of the fallen soldiers at this time. The official ceremony to mark the opening of the day takes place at the Western Wall, and the flag of Israel is lowered to half staff. A two-minute siren is sounded at 11:00 the fol-lowing morning, which marks the opening of the official memorial ceremonies and private re-membrance gatherings at each cemetery where soldiers are buried. Many Israelis visit the rest-ing places of loved ones throughout the day. One of the government-owned television sta-tions screens the names of all the fallen in chronological order (rank, name, Hebrew date deceased, and secular date) over the course of the day. Names appear for about three seconds each. Yom HaZikaron falls on Monday, May 1 this year. The day officially draws to a close between 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. with the official ceremony of Israel Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) at the na-tional military cemetery on Mount Herzl, when the flag of Israel is returned to full staff.

YOM HA’ATZMAUT Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel Independence Day, commemorates the day on which the modern State of Israel was founded on 5 Iyar 5708 / May 14, 1948. It is celebrated in Israel with carnivals, dancing, singing and parades, including Israel’s Army, Navy and Air Force. Yom HaAtzmaut is also the day of the interna-tional Bible Quiz. The Israeli Embassy in Washington, DC holds an open house on Yom HaAtzmaut, as do all the consulates of the State of Israel throughout the U. S. Though Yom HaAtzmaut is not a religious holi-day, many synagogues include Biblical readings in addition to the regular prayers. In some homes Hallel is recited, followed by a festive din-ner. Yom HaAtzmaut falls on Tuesday, May 2 this year.

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FAMILY MATTERS

REFUAH SH’LEMAH All good wishes for a speedy recovery to Millie Weiss, recuperating at home following a bad fall. As always, wishes for a Refuah Sh’lemah to Josh Randman. Good wishes for a speedy recovery to Julie Lie-man. Greetings and best wishes to Sadie Rosenblatt. Good wishes for a speedy recovery to Judith Schlesinger. MAZEL TOV Mazel Tov to Alfred Kahn and Lynn Rushfield, who are to be married May 7. The Kahn family have been long-time members of the Center. Alfred works for the NYC Housing Authority as a Section 8 Field Inspector, and Lynn is a Certified Medical Coder in Emerson. Mazel Tov to Don & Adrienne Peloso on the birth of their grandson. MAY YOU BE COMFORTED Our condolences to Dr. Marvin Wisch on the passing of his wife, Jo-Ann Wisch. Our sympathies to Charles Blitz on the loss of his wife, Harriet Blitz. Our condolences to Barry Milchman on the passing of his mother, Adele Milchman. May you be comforted among all the mourners for Zion and Jerusalem. Happy Mothers’ Day to all you moms!

WHY ISRAEL IS THE WORLD’S BEST NATION adapted from an article by a ‘righteous gentile’ in an Italian journal

I don’t know another nation on earth which, since its found-ing, has had to sacrifice 23,000 soldiers. I don’t know another nation on earth without recognized borders. I don’t know another nation on earth whose population lives under a perpetual emotional strain. I don’t know another nation on earth threatened to be wiped off the map. I don’t know another nation on earth so threatened by boy-cotts all over the world. I don’t know another nation on earth which provides its enemy with water, electricity, food, and medical treatment. But I also don’t know another nation on earth which has recorded so many miracles. Imagine a helpless, naked Jew at the gas ovens, facing a Nazi official who thinks he will get rid of the “Jewish cancer” by getting rid of this unique phenomenon of 2,000 years. Could that helpless, naked Jew imagine that in 50 years other Jews will be flying F-16s over the skies over Israel? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel’s population today would be 10 times that of 1948? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel has the highest production of scientific publications per capita in the world? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel has the highest worldwide publication of new books? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel is the only na-tion which began the 21st century with a net gain in the number of trees? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel has the largest number of chess grandmasters per capita of any city in the world? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel is the nation with the highest ratio of university degrees to the popula-tion in the world? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel is the country which, in proportion to its population, has the largest num-ber of startup companies in the world? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel is the country with the highest percentage in the world of home comput-ers per capita? Could that helpless Jew imagine that Israel is the nation with the largest immigrant-absorbing model on earth? Unfortunately, you will not find Israel’s goodness and supe-riority in the media, because it doesn’t fit in the with the stereotype of the colonialist Zionist occupier. In the world's consciousness, the world “Israel” must be equated with fear. Israel recently came out of another war against terrorists whose value is less than that of animals. Do you know of any animals who shelter behind their own children? But the Jewish State, despite the media, cynical politicians, establishment, once again showed the world it is the best humanity has to offer. This hope is impressed in the faces of Israel’s fallen sol-diers, its wounded and injured soldiers. In those faces there is the joy of living, not sadness or hatred. Terrorists and their Western appeasers want to destroy Israel because it is a light unto the nations. The only one in the world in which we live.

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SISTERHOOD Ilene Laufer

I love May with all the blooming trees and flowers (sorry

to my allergy sufferers out there). Life blooming out-doors always makes people feel great, and Sisterhood offered another outdoor activity. On Sunday, April 30th in partnership with the Jewish Federation’s One Book One Community program, we hosted a walking tour at the Paterson Great Falls. This event tied in nicely with the theme of the OBOC book “Let There Be Water” by Seth Siegel, which discusses the importance of water and Israel’s contributions to the water conservation ef-fort. We were led on a route by which the nation’s first hydropower system powered the Paterson mills for more than 100 years. This provided a great overview of the Paterson Great Falls National Park. In keeping with our water theme, and as the final event in the Women’s Mitzvah Series, we will be hosting the “Magical Mikvah Mystery Tour” on Thursday May 18th at 8:00 PM. Here we will explore this ancient ritual, and create our own, weaving water, words and womanly wisdom. This event does not include mikvah immer-sion. Please RSVP to Tzivyak@gmail.com. It is open to the public, with a $5 fee to non-Sisterhood members. Join us on Sunday, May 21st for the last in our Yoga series, honoring Shavuot, at 10:00 AM. Carol Berlin will be teaching the class, geared towards all levels. This is always a great physical, spiritual and inspiration-al experience, and we welcome all members to attend. Please RSVP to Rflanzman@aol.com. We also call all Sisterhood members to come out on Wednesday the 24th at 8:00 PM in the Pulka Room to schmooze, eat and drink with your fellow sisters. Just a fun way to spend an evening together, and take a break from your daily responsibilities. I hope to see you all together there, and expect many RSVP’s to Rflanzman@aol.com. It is also time to think about our annual Sisterhood scholarship. The application has been e-mailed, and is available on page 15 in this month’s News & Views. All high school seniors whose mother or grandmother has been a member of Sisterhood for at least the past two years, and whose family is a member of FLJC/CBI, are eligible to apply. These awards will be given out at the Installation of Officers at Friday evening services June 16th. To re-cap our previous events, I first want to give an enormous thank you to Lisa Urbanski for once again doing an incredible job chairing the Purim Carnival, and ensuring that it was the success that it was. Big thanks need to go out to Paul and Michael Urbanski for all their help as well. The whole morning of the carnival was filled with happy faces playing games, making projects, winning prizes, and, of course, eating yummy snacks provided by our fabulous MPC, led by Howard Kessel.

It was so great to see the fun going on before us, and once again this would not have happened without the efforts of Lisa. I also want to thank all the members of Sisterhood and the congregation for volunteering at the carnival, and to our amazing custodial staff for their help in setting and cleaning up. Shout out to Rosemary and Janniry in the office for all their help always!! Our Book Club on March 26th was a huge success, thanks to Sue Seligman for suggesting the book, “Jerusalem Maidens,” and for leading a great discus-sion. I look forward to picking new titles for next year’s Book Club, so please let us know if you have any ideas. Spring cleaning was in the air, and Stacey Murray of Organized Artistry LLC gave an inspiring talk on organ-izing your closet on March 28th. Everyone in attendance was able to walk away with helpful information on or-ganizing closets and other facets of their life. I give Stacey a big thank you for her fun, entertaining take on organizing. Our Clothing Drive on April 2nd produced an amazing turnout. We collected over 200 bags of clothing, and received a check for $400 that we will be donating to the Center for Hope and Safety. I thank everyone for their huge response to this drive. A little organizing and cleaning out will greatly help a family in need. The Lord and Taylor Charity Day event on March 30th was a big success for Sisterhood, thanks to Fran Kess-ler’s efforts and enthusiasm in organizing and selling the coupons. I hope everyone made some great purchases with amazing savings. Sisterhood earned $450, once again thanks to Fran. Speaking of helping, don’t forget about Sisterhood’s commitment to the Social Action Committee to volunteer at Family Promise in Ridgewood. Volunteers are al-ways needed for 1 - 2 hours on the first Sunday of the month, to interact with the families in this shelter sys-tem, and make it possible for them to have a place to stay on that Sunday. Please consider donating 1 - 2 hours of your time. Contact Nina Gold at Rnron4@optonline.net for more information or to sign up. I am always reflecting on how fortunate I am to have so many wonderful women volunteering to chair or help with events, and how many smiling faces we get at our events. We, as your Sisterhood Board, are always com-mitted to engaging more women, so please keep in touch, and let us know about any activities or programs that would interest you. All the best,

Ilene Laufer

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SISTERHOOD

proudly presents

A SHALOSH REGALIM YOGA SERIES

Sunday, May 21 In honor of Shavuot

8:00 PM

Led by Carol Berlin of Freedom With Yoga

@ No yoga experience or supplies required

@ All levels -- all bodies -- all ages

FREE for FLJC/CBI Sisterhood members $5/class for non-members

Response is required!

Email RFlanzman@aol.com or call the Center Office at 201-796-5040

Questions: Contact TzivyaK@gmail.com

Class takes place at FLJC/CBI 10-10 Norma Avenue Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Prepare yourself, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT

Explore these Festivals though

LEARNING, MOVEMENT & MEDITATION

SNACKPACKING WITH THE ZAYIN CLASS

The Social Action Committee and Sisterhood, togeth-er with the Zayin class, are preparing "Weekend Snack Packs" for the Center For Food Action, to be distributed to children in need of food on the weekends. If you would like to help, please purchase some of the necessary items, that can be dropped off at the synagogue office before May 2

nd, the date of

the packing. If you would like to help the class pack, please RSVP to Gailfr2@verizon.net. The packing will take place on Tuesday, May 2

nd

from 5:00 - 6:00 PM in the Bornstein Room. Thank you in advance for your help.

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FAIR LAWN JEWISH CENTER

CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL SISTERHOOD JEWISH FAMILY VALUES SCHOLARSHIP 2017

High School graduating seniors are invited to apply for the FLJC/CBI Sisterhood Jewish Family Values Scholarship 2017. Applicant must meet the following requirements: Family must be a current member in good standing of the FLJC/CBI Mother or grandmother must have been a member of the Sisterhood of the FLJC/CBI for two years prior to date of application Applicant agrees to attend the Sisterhood Installation on Friday evening, June 16, 2017, during which the schol-arships will be awarded. Scholarships will only be awarded to winners who are present.

Please provide the following:

Name

Address, City, State, Zip

Landline and Cell Telephone Numbers

Email Address

Age/Date of Birth

High School

Relationship to FLJC/CBI

School Activities

Community Activities

FLJC/CBI Activities

Miscellaneous

Please submit an essay no longer than one page, double spaced, typewritten, on the following two questions (must answer both questions): How has membership in the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B’nai Israel impacted my life? How have I given back to the FLJC/CBI? Send your submission, to be received no later than 5:00pm, Monday, May 15, 2017, to: an-dreapasspr@gmail.com. Please note that by submitting an application for the Sisterhood Family Values Schol-arship 2017 you attest that all information supplied is correct, and that you understand what is expected of you. You also understand that no information will be considered after the stated deadline. Questions, please call 201-873-6087.

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May 1 - Ellen Wertheim reviews The Sons of Abra-ham: A Candid Conversation About the Issues That Divide and Unite Jews and Muslims by Rabbi Marc Schneier and Imam Shamsi Ali. As described in Amazon: “Rabbi Marc Schneier, the eighteenth generation of a distinguished rabbinical dynasty, grew up deeply suspicious of Muslims, believing them all to be anti-Semitic. Imam Shamsi Ali, who grew up in a small Indonesian village and studied in Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, believed that all Jews wanted to destroy Muslims. In Sons of Abraham, Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali tell the story of how they became friends, and offer a candid look at the contentious theological and politi-cal issues that frequently divide Jews and Muslims, clarifying erroneous ideas that extremists in each religion use to justify harmful behavior. As Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali show, by reaching a fuller understanding of one another’s faith traditions, Jews and Muslims can realize that they are actually more united than divided in their core beliefs. Both traditions promote kindness, service, and responsibil-ity for the less fortunate — and both religions call on their members to extend compassion to those out-side the faith. In this sorely-needed book, Rabbi Schneier and Imam Ali challenge Jews and Muslims to step out of their comfort zones, find common ground in their shared Abrahamic traditions, and stand together and fight for a better world for all. June 5 - Marlene Markoff reviews Women in Power: The Personalities and Leadership Styles of Indira Gandhi, Golda Meir, and Margaret Thatcher by Blema S. Steinberg. Alternatively, attendees may read My Life by Golda Meir. What can we say? When planning this schedule, we had thought the election result was going to be different, and we would have the opportunity to examine female gov-ernment leaders in the context of the first U.S. female president. While that did not happen, now is an op-portune time to look back at the life of Golda Meir. Come prepared for a lively discussion of the only woman thus far to have served as Israel’s Prime Min-ister. To make a reservation for either or both of these meetings, please call the Center office, or send an email to rpaulhesk@optimum.net. As always, our event begins with lunch at noon; cost per discussion is $15 for Center members, $18 for non-members.

Randi Paul-Heskins Roni Zerowin

BOOK OF THE LUNCH

YOM YERUSHALAYIM Yom Yerushalayim, Jerusalem Day, is an Israeli na-tional holiday commemorating the reunification of Jerusalem, the establishment of Israeli control over the Old City, and the regaining of access to the West-ern Wall in the aftermath of the June 1967 Six-Day War. The day is marked by state ceremonies and memorial services. Under the 1947 UN Partition Plan, which proposed the establishment of two states in the British Mandate of Palestine – a Jewish state and an Arab state – Jerusalem was to be an international city for ten years, when a referendum would be held by Jerusa-lem residents to determine which country to join. The Jewish leadership accepted the plan, but the Arabs rejected it. As soon as Israel declared independence in 1948 it was attacked by its Arab neighbors. Jordan took over East Jerusalem and the Old City. Israeli forces were unable to dislodge them. By the end of the 1948 war Jewish residents were forced out of the Old City and East Jerusalem. Half of the Old City’s 58 synagogues were demolished, and the Jewish cemetery on the Mount of Olives was plundered for its tombstones, which were used as paving stones and building material. This changed as a result of the Six Day War. Before the start of the war Israel sent a message to King Hussein of Jordan, saying that Israel would not attack Jerusalem or the West Bank as long as the Jordani-an front remained quiet. Under Egyptian pressure, and based on deceptive intelligence reports, Jordan began shelling civilian locations in Israel, to which Israel responded on June 6, 1967. The following day, June 7, (28 Iyar 5727) Israel captured the Old City of Jerusalem. That same morning Defense Minister Moshe Dayan announced that Israel had reunited Jerusalem, re-turning to “the holiest of our holy places, never to part from it again.” To their Arab neighbors, he offered, stressing “at the same hour,” full religious freedom. The war ended with a ceasefire on June 11, 1967. Yom Yerushalayim will be celebrated on May 24 this year.

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The FLJC/CBI

offers morning and evening minyanim every day of the year.

Please help us continue our long and proud tradition

by volunteering for our daily minyan.

It’s a great mitzvah.

MEN‘S PROGRESS CLUB Todd Walker

THE MEN’S PROGRESS CLUB

OF THE FLJC-CBI HONORS ALL DAILY MINYANAIRES

Sunday Morning, May 7

at 9:45 AM after Morning Minyan

there will be a special MPC Breakfast.

To our valued men and women Minyanaires who come on a regular basis

to daily morning and/or evening Minyan - you are all invited to attend this special

MPC Breakfast in your honor

Please RSVP to Charles Cohen, Event Chairperson

by May 1, 2017

charlessara@optonline.net or call me at 201-797-3954

I hope everyone is enjoying their Spring, and had a happy Passover spending time with friends and family.

Looking Back on April… On Sunday, April 23rd we had “that thing with Rich Appel.” We hope everyone enjoyed com-ing out and experiencing the celebration of ra-dio. This program celebrated the jingles, com-mercials and all the hits from the rock n’ roll 50s through the 80s.

Looking Ahead… We’re looking forward to the MPC Minyan Breakfast on Sunday, May 7th at 9:45 am in the Pulka Room! Please come out and cele-brate with us all, and hear of all of the accom-plishments throughout the year. On Friday, June 16th at 7:00 pm the MPC and Sisterhood will install their officers for 2017-2018. We are looking forward to sharing with you our new board for the coming year! Remember that your MPC dues and donations contribute directly to the programming we offer, and we want to hear what you would be inter-esting in seeing from your MPC. Please let us know by emailing us at toddwlkr1@gmail.com! Come be a part of it; we need your energy! Regards,

Todd Walker

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SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE Nina Gold Ron

First of all, thank you to everyone who donated to the Sisterhood/Social Action clothing drive!! We collected more bags of clothing than we ex-pected, and raised a lot of money for the Center for Hope and Safety. We will be delivering a meal to the Center for Hope and Safety May 12. We have been bring-ing a meal every other month for a year now. Anyone who would like to contribute in the fu-ture, whether it be baking a dessert, cooking part of the meal, or buying drinks or fruit, contact Ann Golick, agolick@optonline.net. Thank you to all who donated to the Pre-Passover Food Drive, and to those who bought J-ADD Passover flowers! We will be doing the same in the fall for those who missed it. Of course you can donate at any time. Contact me if you need any more information. We will be assembling Weekend Snack Packs with the Zayin class, to be delivered to the Cen-ter for Food Action (CFA) to distribute to needy children. It has always been a rewarding expe-rience for the class. We need to buy the con-tents of the bags, which are very specific and dictated by the CFA. All those who would like to help, please contact Gail Rottenstrich, gail-fr2@verizon.net. We have a few volunteer slots coming up to fill for volunteering at Family Promise. It’s a great way to help homeless families with children, and all you have to do is donate two hours of your time on a Sunday. Contact me any time for more information! (rnron4@optonline.net) Our next meeting is May 8 at 8:00 PM, and all are welcome!! We always welcome new mem-bers and new ideas! I hope everyone is enjoying spring!!

Nina Gold Ron

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ATTENTION: ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

The Howard Herman Fund will once again pre-sent monetary awards to graduating high school students who belong, with their families, to the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Cong. Bnai Israel. Each applicant must send to the Center a résu-mé of their community service, and copy of an essay that was included in their college applica-tions, Please direct all entries to the attention of The Howard Herman Scholarship Fund at the Cen-ter office by May 15 for notification before grad-uation, and listing in your graduation program..

SHAVUOT -- שבועת In Temple days an omer of barley was brought as an offering on the second day of Passover, beginning the s’fira, the counting of the 49 days (seven weeks) following Pesach. The fiftieth day of the counting of the omer is Shavuot. For this reason, Shavuot is known as the Festival of Weeks. As Pesach is agriculturally the time of the barley harvest, Shavuot celebrates the wheat harvest. A sheaf of wheat and two loaves made from the new flour (wave loaves) were offered as ‘first fruits.’ Thus, Shavuot is also known as the Fes-tival of First Fruits. Homes and synagogues are decorated with flowers and boughs. Shavuot has even greater religious significance. Six weeks after Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt they came to Mount Sinai. G-d told Mo-ses to assemble the people at the foot of the mountain in three days, to receive the Law. There, G-d gave Moses the two stone tables of the Ten Commandments. Since then, people gather on the eve of Shavuot to study Torah all night long (Tikkun Leyl Shavu-ot). In the morning, the Ten Commandments are read during the Torah service. The Book of Ruth is also read, as Ruth was the great-grandmother of King David, who is traditionally believed to have been born on Shavuot. Akdamut (Introduction) is chanted prior to the reading of the Torah on the first day of Shavuot. It is an Aramaic poem by Rabbi Meir ben Isaac Nehorai, a Chazan of Mayence and Worms, who lived about 1060, and was a friend of Rashi. The poem consists of 90 lines forming a double acrostic, followed by the author’s name. It is a mystical composition which praises the great-ness of G-d as creator, lauds Israel’s fidelity to G-d despite all our tribulations, and ends with a description of the apocalyptic events at the end of days, and the future glory of Israel. This year, Shavuot falls on Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1. Yizkor is recited on the second day of Shavuot. To avoid any reminder of the sin of the golden calf, and in memory of the agricultural signifi-cance of the holiday, it is customary to eat dairy foods on Shavuot.

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Scholarships Available for Jewish Summer Camps and Programs

Our Congregation has funds available to provide scholarships to students from the Fair Lawn Jewish Center/Congregation B’nai Israel to attend intensive Jewish summer programs. These include, but are not limited to, Camp Ramah, USY on Wheels, and educational programs in Israel. Some of the scholar-ship funding is limited to specific programs. The award will be made based on the decision of the Scholarship Committee. Some of the awards will be based on financial need. We also want to encourage families who have not received scholarships in the past. Please contact Rabbi Roth for an application.

A Note from the Jewish Federation Helping You Find the Right Jewish Camp

and One Happy Camper Incentive Grants for Jewish Summer Camps

It's never too early in the year or in a child's life to start thinking about sending him or her to Jewish overnight camp! Jewish overnight camps offer all the programs that traditional camps have - including special interest programs like STEM, sports, art and music, computer, 21st-century skill building - but also have a magical element that can only be found at Jewish overnight camp. Diana Diner is your resource at Jewish Federation of Northern NJ for all things camp related. As Jewish Federation's Jewish Camp Concierge, she will help guide you in choosing the camp that is the best fit for your family's needs, arranging visits to camps, and can connect you with other families in your area. In addition, she is the administrator of the One Happy Camper grant, which is a grant of up to $1,000 given to eligible campers going to Jewish overnight camp for the first time. For details about grant eligibility, or to start a con-versation about Jewish camp, please call Diana! She can be reached at 201 820-3978 and di-anad@jfnnj.org"

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MAZEL TOV TO OUR BNAI MITZVAH

ANDREW SIMON BAKER

עה ןי י יב ןור ע

May 20, 2017 24 Iyar 5777 Parsha: Behar/Bechukotai Andrew will celebrate his bar mitzvah with his par-ents, Ron and Inna, brother Matthew, grandparents Michael and Sofie Vorobyov and Lewis and Sally Baker, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Andrew is a teen black belt, and enjoys karate, soc-cer, and sports all around. He is an excellent stu-dent, and is especially good at math. He loves puz-zles and hanging out with his brother, family and his friends. He is always smiling and laughing. He looks forward to sleep-away summer camp and vaca-tions with the family. Andrew plans to be an archi-tect. For his bar mitzvah project Andrew is raising money for Adopt-a-Firefighter in Israel through JNF, to provide equipment and gear necessary to fight fires.

ERIKA LEIBOWITZ איה אסתר אהבהMay 6, 2017 10 Iyar 5777 Parsha: Acharei Mot/Kedoshim As Erika celebrates her bat mitzvah she will share her special day with her parents, Shirley and Evan, and her sister Sabrina. Erika is a seventh grader at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. She has been studying dance at Dance Designs for ten years, and performed at Madison Square Garden with her dance troop. She has been a part of the theatre community for most of her life. She has performed with Fair Lawn High School in the role of young Charlie Chap-lin in their 2016 production, and received a nomina-tion as “Outstanding Child Actor” by the Metropolitan Theatre Awards. This year she had a role in FLHS’ “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.” Erika loves spending time with her family, friends and her dog Joey. She hopes to be a teacher one day.

AARON ALVARO MANTILLA אהרן אפרים בן עזרא חיים ודבורה לאהMay 27, 2017 2 Sivan 5777 Parsha: Bamidbar Aaron and Sarah are sharing their bar and bat mitz-vah with each other, their parents, Deborah and Ar-mando, as well as their extended family and friends. Aaron loves to play soccer and video games, and enjoys spending time with his puppy, Dusty. When he grows up Aaron wants to be a professional soccer player. Aaron’s bar mitzvah project is to support UN-HCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Ref-ugees in its mission of protecting and helping refu-gees worldwide.

SARAH MARGARITA MANTILLA

ש בק ת עזא חיים ודבו לא May 27, 2017 2 Sivan 5777 Parsha: Bamidbar Aaron and Sarah are sharing their bar and bat mitz-vah with each other, their parents, Deborah and Ar-mando, as well as their extended family and friends. Sarah loves to play soccer as well, and enjoys arts and crafts and sewing projects. Her favorite subjects in school are social studies, art and gym, and she hopes to be an artist when she grows up. For her bat mitzvah project Sara chose to support the Bicycle Coalition of Maine in memory of her beloved Aunt Carol.

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THE HOWARD & JOSHUA HERMAN EDUCATION CENTER

Judy Gutin

GRADUATION Mazel Tov to our 2017 Graduates!

Our Zayin class will graduate on Tuesday even-ing, May 16. In celebration of their accomplish-ments, the students are preparing a power point presentation illuminating their past experiences in Hebrew school. They will speak of their hopes for the future, as well as the impact their Jewish studies have had on their lives as they move forward. Thanks to Morah Deb Lesnoy our students gained knowledge to empower them as young Jewish adults in the community. We hope that our students will take these life-long lessons to heart as they continue on their Jewish Journey. We are proud of their accom-plishments!

!Mazel Tov to our 2017 Graduates מזל טוב

Andrew Baker Sarah Mantilla Benjamin Garfinkle Jake Sarhage Emily Karetnick Cobey Sedaka Ethan Kroll Michael Shyker Erika Leibowitz Jordyn Snyder Aaron Mantilla Daniel Wilk

Bet & Dalet Siyums Sunday, May 21 “Celebrations of Learning”

Morah Aliza Shaltuper has taught our Bet stu-dents how to read Hebrew, a major component of the Bet curriculum. Morah Estelle Haberman has taught our Dalet students how to recite the blessings at our Shabbat tables. In Judaism, it is customary to celebrate the com-pletion of learning with a “Siyum,” a ceremony marking the event. On Sunday, May 21, our students will share their new knowledge in Hebrew language and reading skills with a special presentation in each class. We congratulate our Bet and Dalet stu-dents on this accomplishment, and thank our teachers for providing our children with an en-gaging learning environment. Parents are invited to enjoy the ceremony.

May is a symbolic month in the life cycle of our school. In the Bet class, our students have be-gun their journey into Hebrew language acquisi-tion, and our Dalet class is learning how to lead special blessings, as well as generating an ex-citement for Jewish customs and observances. Their accomplishments are monumental. We also celebrate the graduation of our oldest students, many of whom have already decided to go forward in their studies to the Bergen County High School of Jewish Studies. We are very proud of our graduates, and wish them a meaningful Jewish Journey as they move for-ward as young adults in our community. Mazel Tov to all our families! Happy 69th Birthday to Israel!! May there be Peace.

Judy Gutin

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THE GENEROUS HEART WILL BE ENRICHED

DIANE & ABNER BLUMBERG FUND

Heather Lifson and Family In memory of your beloved father Randi Blumberg Larry & Helene White and Family In memory of your beloved mother, Shirley Randi, Marty and Family

GENERAL FUND Robin & Michael Baer Wishing you a very sweet and joyous Passover Eva Baer Fran Bossman In memory of Harry Loeb Marilynn & Dom Buchenholz Charlie Cohen Wishing you continued good health and recovery Lois, Mark, Sam and Jordana Meisel Scott Diamond and Family In memory of your beloved father Carol & Scott Young Marcella Kaplan Thank you for the Purim gift bag Sue Moskowitz Lenny Kaufmann In memory of your beloved brother Lois, Mark, Sam and Jordana Meisel

Anita Loeb In memory of Harry Loeb The Nusimovici Family Anita Loeb In memory of Harry J. Loeb Diane Rosenthal and Mark Deitch Anita Loeb In memory of Harry. Deepest condolences on your loss Rachel (Robin) Wolman Hess Anita Loeb and Family In memory of your beloved husband and father, Harry Michael Klunhandler and Family Anita Loeb and Family In memory of your beloved husband, Harry Phyllis Mirchin Anita Loeb and Family In memory of your beloved husband Ted Shapiro and Reine Debra Loeb Kirschenbaum In memory of Harry Loeb Mindy Shapiro Keith Loeb In memory of Harry Loeb Sharon & Richard Aarons Keith Loeb In memory of Harry Loeb Joyce & Michael Roth

Keith Loeb and Family In memory of your father, Harry Jerry & Pam Levitz Keith & Susan Loeb In memory of Harry J. Loeb Diane Rosenthal and Mark Deitch Keith & Susan Loeb In memory of Harry J. Loeb Bernard & Nettie Medvedev The Loeb Family In memory of Harry Loeb Edith Granat The Loeb Family In memory of Harry Loeb, beloved husband, father and grandfather Joyce & Michael Wallstein The Loeb Family In memory of Harry Loeb Steve & Miriam Waxenbaum Harold Nussbaum In memory of Judith Nussbaum Marianne Zwanger Sharon Schwartz In memory of your beloved father, Leon Jaffe Scott, Andrea, Eric and Hayley Pass Adele Sirota In memory of your husband, Donald Phyllis Mirchin

Ellen & Bert Wertheim Mazel Tov on the birth of your new grandson Len & Judith Margolis

SZIJE AND IRWIN GERSTEN FUND

Charlie Cohen Wishing you good health Roz & Larry Goodman Dr. Marvin Wisch In memory of the loss of your wife, Jo-Ann Eudice Gersten FINDLING / ROSNER ZMIGROD SOCIETY

FUND Neil & Christina Garfinkle Mazel Tov on the Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Stu & Zvia Herrmann Sharon Schwartz In memory of your father, Leon Jaffe Myra Rosenblatt Monica Spier and Family Condolences on the loss of you husband, Martin Stu & Zvia Herrmann Walter Spier Condolences on the loss of your brother, Martin Stu & Zvia Herrmann

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HOWARD HERMAN FUND

Religious School Scholarships

Neil & Christina Garfinkle Mazel Tov, love and best wishes on Ben’s Bar Mitzvah Arline Herman Arline Herman In honor of Howard Herman, who understood what a handshake meant Marilyn & Bernie Yamner Sophie Richman Hoping for a complete and speedy recovery Irving & Beverly Beer Dr. Arnold Rabinowitz and Family In memory of your beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Hazel Arline Herman Jean Sanders Hoping for a complete and speedy recovery Irving & Beverly Beer Walter Sanders In memory of your beloved mother, grand-mother and my friend, Helen Arline Herman Sonia & Irving Sklaver Hoping you are enjoying your new home Irving & Beverly Beer Millie Weiss Hoping for a complete and speedy recovery Irving & Beverly Beer

Millie Weiss Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery Arline Herman Ellen & Bert Wertheim Mazel Tov on the birth of your newest grandson, Dov Max Arline Herman BUD KESSLER FUND Christina & Neil Garfinkle In honor of Ben becoming a Bar Mitzvah. Mazel Tov Fran Kessler Bert & Ellen Wertheim Mazel Tov on the birth of Dov Max Fran Kessler

ROBERT LAZEROWITZ FUND

Youth Activities

John & Maryanne Cosgrove Congratulations on your recent wedding Craig & Pauline Mont Dr. Marvin Wisch In memory of your beloved wife, Jo-Ann. With deepest sympathy Sylvia and Elaine Krauss

RABBI’S TZEDAKAH

FUND Cynthia Goldman and Family In memory of the loss of your husband, Larry Rhoda & Bill Pollack

Roz & Larry Goodman Mazel Tov on your grandson’s Bar Mitzvah Phyllis & Harold Schreier Stan Lurie Best wishes for a speedy recovery Rhoda & Bill Pollack Ben Nelson Best wishes for a complete recovery Phyllis Mirchin Rabbi Roth For allowing me to da-ven and recite Kaddish for my father Stu W. Lehrer Rabbi Roth Harold Nussbaum Rabbi Roth In honor of his comfort during the loss of my sister Esther Oster Sharon Schwartz In memory of your father, Leon Jaffe Jeff & Linda Herrmann Sonia & Irving Sklaver Mazel Tov and lots of nachas on your great-granddaughter Esther Oster Millie Weiss For a speedy recovery Irving & Sonia Sklaver Eileen Welinsky In memory of the loss of your mother Jeff & Linda Herrmann

Ellen & Bert Wertheim In honor of the birth of your grandson, Dov Max Jeff & Linda Herrmann Ellen & Bert Wertheim Mazel Tov on the birth of your grandson, Dov Max Claudia & Barry Judelman Dr. Marvin Wisch and Family In memory of your beloved wife, Jo-Ann Beatrice Goldstein Dr. Marvin Wisch and Family In memory of your beloved wife, Jo-Ann Miles & Sandra Lazerwitz Dr. Marvin Wisch and Family In memory of your beloved wife, Jo-Ann Freida & Bob Wallstein Jeff Zerowin Wishing you a Refuah Shlemah Claudia & Barry Judelman RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

FUND John & Maryanne Cosgrove Congratulations! Be happy and laugh Jerry & Ellie Weiner Heather Lifson In memory of your beloved father, Louis Kramer The Baer Family

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Ken & Robin Spokony Mazel Tov on Jaime’s engagement to Kevin Jerry & Ellie Weiner Millie Weiss Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery Roz & Larry Goodman

THALER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Camp Ramah Scholarships

Dr. Marvin Wisch In memory of the loss of your wife, Jo-Ann Florence Thaler Dr. Marvin Wisch In memory of the loss of your wife, Jo-Ann Robert & Marsha Thaler Millie Weiss We miss you in class. Wishing you a speedy recovery Norma & Irv Pollack JUNE & DAVID SALZ-

MAN FUND Alfred Englander June Salzman Sidney Englander June Salzman

YAHRZEIT FUND Freda Adler Roberta Klein Clara Alperin Roberta Klein Fannie Amdursky Sylvia Krauss Max Averbach Howard Averbach

Bruce Baltin Rochelle & Steven Baltin Aaron Beer Beverly & Irving Beer Lena Beer Beverly & Irving Beer Necha Belilovsky Yuri & Ella Berger Gertrude Berger Loren Rosenthal Steven Lawrence Berkoff Paula Berkoff Jay Brunn Anita Brunn and Family Naum Bukherovich Lev & Anna Gurevich Beatrice Cassell Samuel Cassell Marvin Cassell Samuel Cassell Ruth Danto Rachelle Camhi Danto Leib Dehgtyar Yuri & Ella Berger Sophie Diner Marvin, Leslie and Jeffrey Diner Abraham Epstein Robin & Martin Epstein Miriam Epstein Robin & Martin Epstein Josef Errmann Stu Herrmann Hy Farber Yetta Farber

Sylvia Fiol Joanne Sprechman Max Fine Marsha & Robert Thaler Eva Fleischauer Mae Fleischauer Rae Fishman Mae Fleischauer Albert FrIedberg Fran Kessler Walter Fridberg Ruth Fridberg Essie Friedberg Fran Kessler Hyman I. Friedlander Howard J. Gold Gus Geschwind Roslyn H. Geschwind Jennie Goldberg Yetti Nudel Louis Goldblatt Susan Baumstein Nathanial Goldblatt Susan Baumstein Leah Goldenberg Gwendolyn Goldenberg Staci Goldenberg Gwendolyn Goldenberg Nat Golick Ann Golick Selig Gootman Susan Baumstein Richard Grubman Nadine & Steven Posnansky Benjamin Halperin Joelle Halperin

Howard Herman Arline Herman Miriam R. Herman Arline Herman Ethel Hiller Marlaine & Ed Gruber William Hochman Fran & Sig Westerman Leonard S. Joffe Mr. & Mrs. Jack Joffe Max Karpen Elaine Paris Charles Kaufman Marcia & Melvin Schultz Joseph Kaufman Alan & Leah Kaufman Bernard Kessler Fran Kessler George Kessler Fran Kessler Sadie Kessler Fran Kessler Saul Klein Ceil Feingold Saul Klein Madeline Harris Belle Kopf Linda Marcus Rose Laufer Ilene Laufer Harry Levin Larry Levin Charlotte Lipschitz Geri & Neal Lipschitz Jack Lipschitz Geri & Neal Lipschitz

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George Lobell Leatrice Adelman Evelyn Lubin Terry & Cheryl Lubin Seymour Malovany Robyn J. Malovany Terrie Malovany Robyn J. Malovany Rose Mandy Larry Levin David Marcus Evan Marcus David L. Marcus Len & Judi Margolis Isidore Marcus Beverly & Irving Beer Rose Marcus Len & Judi Margolis Frances Margaretten Samuel Cassell Herman Margolis Len & Judi Margolis Stanley Miller Melvin Miller Abraham Montag Steven & Rona Montag Elinor Moskowitz Ann & Brian Frisch Benjamin Merker Adele Jacobs Jeffrey Meyers Anne & Stuart Meyers Esther Moschel Rita R. Kahn Lena Moskowitz Harris & Leona Marcus

Harry Gavzy Deborah Nedelman Max Gavzy Deborah Nedelman Paul Perlmutter Gary & Ida Borer Esther Pincus Sharon Jaffe Morris Pincus Sharon Jaffe Irving Polsky Beatrice Polsky Elsie Rabinovich Raymond Zarrow Florence Rosenthal Loren Rosenthal Joseph Rossin Ninel Berger Abraham Sacks Ira Safran Izzy Schneider Fran R. Bolotin Charles Schultz Marcia & Melvin Schultz Joseph Schumar Geri & Neal Lipschitz Harry Schwartz Gladys Flax Mildred Shapiro Steve & Alice Mandel Mildred Shapiro Judy Ruthazer Sylvia Schuster Rochelle & Steven Bal-tin Sam Shefkowitz Gwendolyn Goldenberg

Aaron Sherak Jack & Judith Sherak Mollie Sherak Jack & Judith Sherak Anna Silberman Gwendolyn Goldenberg Abram H. Simon Maxine Stave Fay Stave Maxine Stave Jettchen Steigerwald Karo Betty Steigerwald Sidney Wallstein Robert Wallstein Samuel Weinberg Sol Weinberg Sidney Weinerman Edythe Weinerman David Weinman Roslyn Weinman Murray Weissman Beatrice Goldstein Pela Winter Marvin Paget Herbert Zarrow Raymond Zarrow Hylda Zarrow Raymond Zarrow Samuel Zelkowitz Marlene Markoff

YIZKOR FUND Celia Goudsmit Phil & Barbara Stein-berg Nemo Goudsmit Phil & Barbara Stein-berg

George Green Rita Green Paul Newdorf Inge Newdorf Daisy Roemer Marla Zarrow and Family Malcolm Roemer Marla Zarrow and Family Reuben Roemer Marla Zarrow and Family Ann Steinberg Phil & Barbara Stein-berg Ben Steinberg Phil & Barbara Stein-berg Louis Traurig Rita Green Sarah Traurig Rita Green Harry Zarrow Marla Zarrow and Family Herbert Zarrow Marla Zarrow and Family Phyllis Zarrow Marla Zarrow and Family Rose Zarrow Marla Zarrow and Family

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