www.emanuelsynagogue.org September/October 2010 • Elul/Tishri/Cheshvan 5770-5771 The Emanuel News FROM THE RABBI Inside This Issue… Community of Prayer.......... 2 Holiday Service Schedules ...3 Community of Learning ...11 Community of Action ....... 14 Community of Caring ....... 16 Sisterhood .......................... 18 Brotherhood ...................... 20 Minyonaires ....................... 21 Donations .......................... 23 Service Times/Calendar of Events ...................... 27-28 A s I sit to write to you, the summer sun is blazing, the wind is wafting through the win- dows, and the red and gold leaves of autumn seem far-off. I still have sand between my toes from a month of lifeguarding and teaching children to swim at Camp Ramah in New England. This column is the first of my new four-year term as your Rabbi. Beginnings are pregnant with excitement, expectation and possibility. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve the Emanuel Synagogue family for the next four years. There are abundant positive directions we can chart together dur- ing that time. I expect to learn, grow and improve during these coming years. It has been a blessing to work with talented, committed, creative and capable partners on the Emanuel staff and among our lay leadership. It is a joy to come into daily contact with our people in all the moments of your lives, mundane and sublime, painful and exalted. Together, we are creating new possibilities built on the accomplishments, inspiration and sacrifice of those who came before us. This is the Jewish way. This is the Emanuel tradition. As we embark on the passage to- wards our centennial in 2019, I invite everyone in the Emanuel Family to join in imagining the possibilities: What we might be like as a congre- gation at 100? What is your vision of an Emanuel Synagogue at our best? What must we continue and strengthen? What might we change? What can we do that we have not even considered? I welcome your thoughts and visions. Please share them in person, by phone, email and even by surface mail. An important thought as the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) are upon us: In June, at a community gathering, I witnessed two Emanuel congregants who had not spoken in several years stand together in close conversation, shake hands, and part with smiles on their faces. This was a chance taken: to make amends for angry words and to let go of long-festering resentment. To make peace with another human being is the highest mitzvah of the Yamam Noraim. Our sages teach that for- giveness and atonement for offenses between people may only be settled between those people. The Holy One cannot do it for us. But with G-d’s help and blessing, we can find our way to walk the “pathways of peace.” This is our deep moral responsibility, and it can be done if we summon the courage and generosity of spirit from deep within our souls. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve as teacher, lead- er, guide and minyan-member of this extraordinary congregation. May our Creator grant us all strength wisdom, kindness and love in the coming year. Together, may we make 5771 a year of accomplishment! Debbie, Gabrielle, Sharone, Ilan and I join in wishing the Emanuel Family Leshanah Tovah Tikatievu. May you be written in the Book of Life for a Good Year! B’vrachah (with blessing), — David J. Small Vol. 86, No. 2 L’Shana Tovah Tikatievu PLEASE JOIN US for ROSH HASHANAH, YOM KIPPUR, SUKKOT and SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICES SEE SERVICE SCHEDULES ON PAGES 3-4 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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www.emanuelsynagogue.org
September/October 2010 • Elul/Tishri/Cheshvan 5770-5771
The
Emanuel NewsFROM THE RABBI
Inside This Issue…Community of Prayer ..........2Holiday Service Schedules ...3Community of Learning ...11Community of Action .......14Community of Caring .......16Sisterhood ..........................18Brotherhood ......................20Minyonaires .......................21Donations ..........................23Service Times/Calendar of Events ...................... 27-28
As I sit to write to you,
the summer sun is blazing, the wind is wafting through the win-dows, and the red and gold leaves of autumn seem far-off. I still have sand between my toes from a month of lifeguarding and teaching children to swim at Camp Ramah in New England. This column is the first of my new four-year term as your Rabbi. Beginnings are pregnant with excitement, expectation and possibility. I am excited to have the opportunity to serve the Emanuel Synagogue family for the next four years. There are abundant positive directions we can chart together dur-ing that time. I expect to learn, grow and improve during these coming years. It has been a blessing to work with talented, committed, creative and capable partners on the Emanuel staff and among our lay leadership. It is a joy to come into daily contact with our people in all the moments of your lives, mundane and sublime, painful and exalted. Together, we are creating new possibilities built on the accomplishments, inspiration and sacrifice of those who came before us. This is the Jewish way. This is the Emanuel tradition. As we embark on the passage to-wards our centennial in 2019, I invite everyone in the Emanuel Family to join in imagining the possibilities: What we might be like as a congre-gation at 100? What is your vision of an Emanuel Synagogue at our best? What must we continue and strengthen? What might we change?
What can we do that we have not even considered? I welcome your thoughts and visions. Please share them in person, by phone, email and even by surface mail. An important thought as the Yamim Noraim (Days of Awe) are upon us: In June, at a community gathering, I witnessed two Emanuel congregants who had not spoken in several years stand together in close conversation, shake hands, and part with smiles on their faces. This was a chance taken: to make amends for angry words and to let go of long-festering resentment. To make peace with another human being is the highest mitzvah of the Yamam Noraim. Our sages teach that for-giveness and atonement for offenses between people may only be settled between those people. The Holy One cannot do it for us. But with G-d’s help and blessing, we can find our way to walk the “pathways of peace.” This is our deep moral responsibility, and it can be done if we summon the courage and generosity of spirit from deep within our souls. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue to serve as teacher, lead-er, guide and minyan-member of this extraordinary congregation. May our Creator grant us all strength wisdom, kindness and love in the coming year. Together, may we make 5771 a year of accomplishment! Debbie, Gabrielle, Sharone, Ilan and I join in wishing the Emanuel Family Leshanah Tovah Tikatievu. May you be written in the Book of Life for a Good Year!
B’vrachah (with blessing),
— David J. Small
Vol. 86, No. 2
L’Shana Tovah Tikatievu
PLEASE JOIN US for
ROSH HASHANAH,YOM KIPPUR, SUKKOT
and SIMCHAT TORAH
SERVICES
SEE SERVICE SCHEDULES
ON PAGES 3-4
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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PARTICIPATORY PRAYER / TefilahCommunity of
In the Avinu Mal-kenu prayer chanted
on Yom Kippur, we pray that God help us to be renewed for a good year. As Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins asks in his book on Yom Kippur Readings, “How do we find renewal, refresh-ment and reinvigorate our spiritual lives?” To answer that question, Rabbi Elkins recounts the story of Brook-lyn-born Robert Kirsch, a prolific writer who died at age 58. As the long-time book critic for the Los Angeles Times, Mr. Kirsch wrote more book reviews than any modern critic and authored a dozen books in his spare time. Mr. Kirsch summed up this career and his values: “In the end all of it is an attempt to recapture Coney Island and the lesson I learned there: ‘Live, read, grow and be a Mensch!” If you want to seek renewal for yourself and the Emanuel as we enter the New Year:
1. Attend one daily Minyan ser-vice every month. For only thirty minutes, you can show your sup-port for those who are in a period of mourning or observing Yahrzeit. Your presence is counted and will be sig-nificant and meaningful to others and yourself. Sign up in advance on our website so that we can ensure uninter-rupted Minyanim.
2. Learn something new by par-ticipating in one of our upcoming Adult Education courses.
3. Get involved with our B’yadenu (Social action) committee. Contact Risa Davidson about new projects and efforts in support of Israel.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE — HELP RENEW YOURSELF AND THE EMANUEL FOR A GOOD YEAR ... by Alan S. Parker
4. Experience the mitzvah of giving by donating to our Annual Giving/Kol Nidre campaign. Support your spiritual Jewish home as generations of Emanuel members have for our benefit. We’ve made it easy to make a pledge (see our website) and have added an opportunity to give dur-ing Yom Kippur. We are looking for 100% participation.
5. Meet new friends by volunteer-ing to join our other lay leaders with whatever time commitment you can give. Please let me or Laurie Leader, our new Executive Director, know your interests and we will find a match for you.
6. Become involved with one or more of our affiliate organizations:
Sisterhood, Brotherhood and the Minyonaires and have fun together and work on worthwhile projects. Or help us to connect to new members (contact Francene Weingast).
7. Participate in Shabbat services by davening, reading Torah or chanting a Haftarah. Contact Mr. Pinchover or Hazzen Cohn to express your interest. Our clergy will support you at whatever level you would like.
8. Deliver a care package to some-one who is ill or confined to home. Our Caring Committee makes these trips throughout the year. Make someone else feel better with your support. Contact Joanne Pasternack.
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YAMIM NORAIM – HIGH HOLY DAYS2010/5771
Cemetery ServiceSunday, September 12, 2010 at 1:00 PMThe Emanuel Cemetery, Wethersfield
ROSH HASHANAHSeptember 8-10
Wednesday Evening ................................. 5:30 p.m. Thursday Morning ....................................8:00 a.m. Shofar Service ................................... 10:00 a.m. Tashlich .................................................... 5:00 p.m. Thursday Evening .................................... 6:00 p.m. Friday Morning .........................................8:00 a.m. Shofar Service ................................... 10:00 a.m. Friday Evening ......................................... 6:00 p.m.
Ohel Musaf Service (First Day) ....... 10:30 a.m. Family & Teen Services ................... 10:00 a.m.
After the Shofar in the Sanctury
SHABBAT SHUVAHSeptember 10-11
Friday Evening ......................................... 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Morning ......................................9:00 a.m. Shabbat Afternoon ................................... 7:00 p.m. Havdalah .................................................. 7:49 p.m.
YOM KIPPUR – DAY OF ATONEMENTSeptember 17-18
Friday Evening – Mincha ........................ 6:30 p.m. Kol Nidre ............................................ 6:45 p.m.
(Please bring non-perishable food items for local food pantries)
Yom Kippur Day Saturday Morning .....................................9:00 a.m. All Yom Kippur Youth Services ..............10:30 a.m. YIZKOR approximately ..................11:00 a.m. Ohel Musaf Service .................................11:45 a.m.
(A break follows the end of Musaf)
Mincha ...................................................... 5:00 p.m. Ne’ilah ...................................................... 6:30 p.m. Tekiah Gedolah .................................. 7:40 p.m. Maariv and Havdalah ............................... 7:41 p.m. Break the Fast ..................................... 7:55 p.m.
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INVITE YOUR UNAFFILIATED FRIENDS TO MEET US AND
EXPERIENCE THE EMANUEL COMMUNITY. FOR THE COST OF HIGH HOLIDAY TICKETS (AND
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YEAR. IF THEY TRY US, WE THINK THEY WILL STAY.
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SUKKOT AND SIMCHAT TORAH
Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, September 22
Evening Services ............................................................. 5:30 p.m. Candle Lighting .............................................................. 6:32 p.m.
Sukkot
Thursday, September 23 Services .............................................................................9:00 a.m. Evening Minyan .............................................................. 5:30 p.m.
Friday, September 24 Services .............................................................................9:00 a.m. Mincha ............................................................................ 6:00 p.m.
Shemini Atzeret
Wednesday, September 29
Hoshanah Rabbah ............................................................6:45 a.m. Erev Shemini Atzeret Evening Minyan .......................... 5:30 p.m. Candle Lighting .............................................................. 6:19 p.m.
Thursday, September 30
Morning Service ...............................................................9:00 a.m.
Yizkor Prayers recited during the Torah Service.
FAMILY SERVICES FOR SIMCHAT TORAH
Erev Simchat Torah, Thursday Evening, September 30
Mincha/Maariv ................................................................ 6:30 p.m.
Hakafot ............................................................................ 7:00 p.m.
• Marching with the Torah Scrolls
• Singing and Dancing
• Torah Roll — guided tour of the Torah — see an Entire Torah Scroll unrolled!
• Safe Flags for Children
• Chocolate Bars for Children and Adults’ “Inner Child” (at the end of the service)
Simchat Torah Day, Friday, October 1
9:00 a.m. Morning Service Begins — 10:00 a.m. Hakafot
• Singing and Dancing with the Torah Scrolls
• Group Torah Honors for everyone
• Special Aliyah for Children
• Snacks and Drinks
• Kiddush Lunch Following the Service
SUKKOT HOME OBSERVANCE
The Festival of Sukkot offers several opportunities for home observances.
Blessing and waving the arba min-im, a.k.a. the lulav and etrog, can be done every day of the Festival except on Shabbat. Sitting in the sukkah can be done any day of the festival.
Don’t own a lulav and etrog? Come use the set we have at Emanuel.
Don’t have a sukkah this year? Visit a friend or neighbor who has one. Also, the sukkah at the Emanuel is available for you.
Eating a meal or snack and even sleeping in the sukkah enhances the fulfillment of the mitzvah, “To dwell in the sukkah.”
The blessings that are said for each of these mitzvoth are included below:
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TISHA B’AV REFLECTIONS 5770 by Rabbi David Small
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We sit safe in suburban sanctuaryPeer back through time
So sad and scary
When Zion’s streets ran red with blood
And no force served to halt the floodOf death and destruction
Hobnailed boots trod on The routes once walked byJudah’s Priests and pilgrims
This date markedby anguish darkwith pain and confusion
Our enemiesIn cruel gleeChose this night to do their worst
As if to say “Your G-d is awayOr else has decreed us to be firstWhile you poor JewWill feel our feet upon your throatNo expiation for your situationNo oil no loaves no bull no goat” The people groanThe mothers moanThe night they drove old Zion down
Remember when we sat aloneWithout a land Without a homeNo priest no Levite no king no crown
Today imamsbuild their bombsAnd they intend to use them
Let us mourn but not too longTonight is time for sad old songsBut soon enough we must get toughOur work resume; it will be rough.We must be bold, save Jerusalem of
GoldCall the free world to refuse them.For the imams build their bombsAnd they intend to use them.
This poem (at right), first read in July at the Emanuel Synagogue during the Communal reading of Aicha (Lamentations) was written as a Tisha B’Av
liturgy, in the spirit of centuries of Jewish poems of mourning and reflection on the anniversary of catastrophes, e.g., the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem (twice), the Expulsion from Spain and other persecutions and massacres that have been perpetrated against our people on this date. During the Holocaust, the Nazis and their willing accomplices chose 9 Av and other significant Jewish dates to schedule mass murders, deportations and other humiliations. Today, the President of Iran, backed by the ruling council of Islamic clerics, has declared his intention to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth. Iran has armed terrorists on Israel’s borders with rockets and other weapons, acquired and test-fired bal-listic missiles and is enriching uranium. These verses represent a look at the past through the prism of today’s events.
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NOTES FROM THE CANTOR
NUSAH OF THE HIGH HOLY DAYSby Hazzan Sanford Cohn
How could I possibly
write a column on a topic that took a year to study in seminary? Just to put us all in the mood for the upcoming holidays, I’d like to give a brief overview of the special melodies we hear in synagogue at this time of year. The first melody is the one that pervades the evening services. We hear it for “Bar’chu” and for every prayer thereafter. This is a prime ex-ample of a “Misinai” tune, that is, it is so old and so a part of our tradition as if it came down form Mt. Sinai along with the Torah. (“Kol Nidrey” and “Aleynu” are also examples of Misinai melodies.) Next, there are special melodies for the morning blessings and for the Shaharit service that follows. One of the most recognizable themes for this section includes “Amen” sung in a de-scending minor triad, evoking both the solemnity and the dignity of the day.
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President’s Message, cont. from p. 2
For the Musaf service, many of the themes from Shaharit are repeated. On Rosh Hashana, each of the three special sections, Malchuyot, Zichronot and Shof’rot, has a particular nusah. The first reflects majestic themes of the kingship verses, reminding us that G-d is Sovereign of the world. Different melodic motifs accentuate the themes of remembrance and the blasting of the Shofar. On Yom Kippur we chant a dif-ferent set of melodies for the S’lihot sections of the services. Here we hear some plaintive tunes as we ask for G-d’s forgiveness. Ironically, when we declare our communal sins in “Ashamnu,” the melody almost sounds joyful. This may be because our abil-ity to approach the Almighty directly to confess our transgressions is really something to celebrate and be thank-ful for. I hope that you listen for these various themes in our High Holy Day liturgy. Please accept my warmest wishes for a Shana tova um’tuka.
2010 ANNUAL FALL MUM SALE
Beautiful field-grown hardy mum plants in 8-inch pots in lavender-pink, white, yellow, and burgundy suitable for indoors or outdoors will be available for sale for $7.00 on Sunday, September 12 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at The Emanuel Synagogue (outside the Hebrew School entrance).
Proceeds from the plant sale will go directly to benefit Hopeworks, a nonprofit counseling service providing hope and health to young people and their families, supported by over 20 area com-munities of faith and more than 700 individuals.
These plants are perennials and will bloom again next year!
In order to get your color choice, place your order now with Judy Silver: (860) 523-4424 or [email protected]. Indicate pick-up at the synagogue or at Judy’s home at 32 Beacon Hill Drive, West Hartford.
9. Invite someone to attend Fri-day night Shabbat services at the Emanuel and then enjoy a Shabbat dinner together.
10. Share your ideas and willing-ness to work on helping us to build a stronger, more vibrant Jewish community.
I look forward to addressing the congregation and sharing more thoughts about the Emanuel during my Kol Nidre message during these High Holy Days. Until then, on be-half of Michele, Jordan and Lauren I wish you and your family a happy healthy new year. May we together make 5771 a year of renewal and refreshment for ourselves and The Emanuel.
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Ami Hersh grew up in Providence, RI and graduated from the University of Hartford. He taught at Solomon Schechter of West Hartford before attending rabbinical school. Ami has also served as Assistant Director of Camp Ramah in Nyack. He and his wife have one son. Ami says, “When a new year begins we are able to dream our greatest dreams, and salivate over the possibilities ahead. I’m excited that in the year to come my dreams and your dreams will be intertwined. I look forward to learning more about what it means to be a rabbi, a teacher, a student and a member of a holy community with each of you. Thank you in advance for all that you will do to help me along the path to becom-ing a rabbi.”
Ari Saks is a 4th year rabbinical stu-dent at the Jewish Theological Semi-nary. He has worked as a teacher and Rosh Edah (unit head) at Camp Ra-mah in the Poconos, as a head teacher at the Society for the Advancement
MEET OUR RABBINIC INTERNS
This year we will have two Rabbinic Interns, Ami Hersh and Ari Saks. This has been made possible through a generous grant from an anonymous
donor and a new partnership with The Hillel Foundation at The University of Hartford. Our Rabbinic Interns will be leading Shabbat services at the Univer-sity of Hartford on Friday evenings and will join us at The Emanuel Synagogue for the rest of Shabbat and on Sundays. They will facilitate Bar/Bat Mitzvah Club on Shabbat mornings, teach in our school on Sundays and participate in other synagogue activities.
of Judaism and as a Torah reader and teacher at Park Avenue Synagogue, just to name a few. He and his wife have traveled to India, Guatemala, Thailand and Vietnam. Ari says, “I’ve loved experiencing new cultures dur-ing these trips and have especially enjoyed understanding their religious
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makeup. I’ve learned from these expe-riences that there is much more that unites us than separates us as human-ity and often the way to connect with each other is through the lens of our own particular religious heritage. I’m excited to go on that path with you and to learn from each other so that we can expand our understanding of what it means to be a Jew in 21st cen-tury of America.” Both Ami and Ari have spent the past academic year studying in Israel. We are looking forward to working with them and to our new partnership with The University of Hartford Hillel.
SAVE THE DATE!
Voices of Hope Presents the World Premiere of the Documentary Film
FAITH and DESTINYA Tribute to Rabbi Philip and Ruth Lazowski
Sunday, September 19, 2010Herbert Gilman Theatre at the Mandell JCCDoors Open at 6:30 p.m.Film Begins at 7:00 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION FORTHCOMING
We were witness to the horror and destruction. I must tell our story so that my children and grandchildren, and future generations, will learn, know and never forget.
— Rabbi Philip Lazowski
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LEARNING / Talmud TorahCommunity of
SCHOOL NEWSby Judith T. Fox, Director of Education
Once again we have a full and di-verse schedule of our High Holy
Day family services. We have divided the services into four age groups. Many parents have asked what to do if they have children in more than one group. You may either choose one service for the entire family that best meets your needs or attend services with your youngest child and have your older child(ren) attend their own service with a friend’s family. Please note that the 6th and 7th grade ser-vice is for students only. The various services for preschool through 5th grade are family services and parents are encouraged to attend and participate with their children. We have found that these services are much more effective when parents are there to guide their children and en-hance the discussion. We also realize that it is important to some parents to be in the sanctuary for the Rabbi’s sermon and for Yizkor on Yom Kip-pur. We will be sure to notify you when these events are beginning. You are welcome to leave your children during those times and rejoin them later. In the case of preschoolers, please be sure that someone is re-sponsible for picking up your child at the end of the service. Of course, all families are welcome in the sanctuary at any time. Since Rosh Hashanah comes this year before school starts, I am look-ing forward to greeting everyone at services. The entire education depart-ment joins me in wishing all of you a Shanah Tovah Um’tukah - A very happy, healthy and sweet New Year.
Opening Days:Grades K-7: Sunday, September 12 – 9:00 a.m.-12:00 NoonBeit Sefer Tichon (Grades 8-12): Sunday, September 12 – 10:30 a.m.-12:00 Noon
PLEASE JOIN US…
Family Services in September:KAHAL FOR KIDS AT THE EMANUEL
Kahal meets in the Chapel at 10:30 am every Shabbat beginning on September 11, 2010.
A High Energy Interactive Service • Facilitated by Anna Elfenbaum • Lots of singing • Student led • The entire family is welcome • Weekly Torah service and discussions • Explanations of the t’fillot • And of course…Candy!
Please join us to sing, pray, learn and have fun.
High Holy Day Family Services:Rosh Hashana (9/9-10):The Shofar will be sounded each day between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. This is the most essential element of Rosh Hashanah — hearing the Shofar. If you have children and are planning to bring them to one of our Youth Services, Please come to the Sanctuary First for the Sounding of the Shofar. We are aiming to bring everyone together in one place to share this moment. Please make every effort to be in the Sanctuary no later than 10:00 a.m. Family services will start after the Sounding of the Shofar.
Pre-School: Seminar Room – Gail Mackey and Grae SibelmanGrades K-2: Activity Room – Deborah Mehlman Grades 3-5: Chapel – Anna ElfenbaumGrades 6-7: Resource Room – Susan WolpoeTeen Service: Library
Yom Kippur (9/18):Pre-School: 10:30 a.m. – Seminar Room – Gail Mackey and Grae SibelmanGrades K-2: 10:30 a.m. – Activity Room – Deborah Mehlman Grades 3-5: 10:30 a.m. – Chapel – Anna ElfenbaumGrades 6-7: 10:30 a.m. – Resource Room – Susan WolpoeTeen Service: 10:30 a.m. – Library
Tashlich (Thursday, September 9 – 5:00 p.m.)On Rosh Hashanah afternoon we go to a body of water to perform the Tashlich ceremony – to symbolically “cast away” our accumulated sins and transgressions and to purify ourselves as the New Year begins. To enact this “casting away” we toss a few bread crumbs into the water. As usual, we will have two locations for Tashlich:Simsbury – Simsbury Road and Route 10, near the oldest tree in CT.West Hartford – The corner of Trout Brook and Asylum.
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EMANUEL USY WELCOMES ADVISOR, HARRISON SHAPIRO
Harrison Shapiro and will be the USY Director at Emanuel this
year. He is from Stamford, CT and is currently taking classes at Central Connecticut State University. He is majoring in Physical Education be-cause of his love for sports and work-ing with kids. Harrison was an active member of his synagogue’s USY in Stamford and was president for 2 years. Last year he served that synagogue as a USY intern and planned and chaper-oned many events. Harrison says, “I am looking forward to working with the Emanuel community and hope to meet everyone.” We are looking for-ward to working with Harrison.
What do I expect to gain from USY on Wheels? Not only
am I looking forward to seeing our beautiful country, becoming more in touch with my Jewish roots, and getting to know a lot of other Jewish teens, I’m most interested in becoming my own person. My older brother, Evan, was extremely involved in USY. When I was a freshman in high school, my broth-er was a senior, and on regional board. He was always very friendly and reliable and, I guess, consid-ered “cool” around my region. Be-cause my brother was so involved, I sunk into his shadow, and was known by a lot of people as noth-ing more than Evan’s little sister. I fell head over heels for USY the moment I attended my first con-vention in the 8th grade. All I ever wanted to do was make my and everyone else’s USY experience as amazing as possible. After my brother graduated and was no longer in USY, I feel I truly blossomed. I showed my chapter and region that I, too, can be a lead-
USY ON WHEELS
by Irene Mackey
er. I can be positive when necessary and give others the joy that USY has brought me. I want to show other teens that they, too, can break out of their shells. Also, to some teens, USY may only be a social time to meet new people. They may not re-alize how important it is that we are spending as much time praying and getting into the songs and prayer to understand why we are Jewish, and what it means to be Jewish; to be loud and proud of our faith. I wish I had more words to describe how great the USY on Wheels program is going to be for not only me, but for every single other person on my bus. Even though I don’t know anyone else on my bus, I can already tell that this is going to be the absolute best summer of my life. When I think about how much this experience will truly change my life, it almost brings tears to my eyes. I cannot thank you enough for giving me the chance to blossom even more than I already have and to love my religion even more, as well.
ADULT EDUCATION NEWS
NEW CLASSES STARTING IN OCTOBER:Yiddish through Yiddish Song: Ruth Lazowski Four Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.10/6, 10/13, 10/20 and 10/27 in the Chapel LobbyBy translating and analyzing Yiddish songs, students will begin to learn the fundamentals of Yiddish.
Natalie Ziplow Study Group: Facilitator: Rabbi David Small This series will meet on Thursday mornings beginning October 6, 2010 from 10:30-12:00 in the Chapel Lobby.A Sisterhood study group which in-cludes text study, current events and lively discussion.
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class: Facilitator: Judith T. Fox The class will meet on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. beginning October 13, 2010. Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah is a two-year course of study that includes Hebrew reading (beginners are welcome), trope, Torah study, the structure of the service and other aspects of Jewish knowledge. The entire professional staff participates. For more informa-tion, please call Judith Fox at (860) 233-2774 or email [email protected].
TO REGISTER FOR THESE CLASSES, PLEASE CALL THE
EDUCATION OFFICE AT (860) 233-2774 OR EMAIL
HELP US KEEP TRACK OF OUR COLLEGE STUDENTS! DO YOU HAVE A SON OR
DAUGHTER WHO HAS GRADUATED FROM HIGH
SCHOOL AND IS SOON GOING OFF TO COLLEGE?
PLEASE SEND THEIR ADDRESS, NAME
OF SCHOOL, AND EMAIL TO CAROLYN@
EMANUELSYNAGOGUE.ORG SO THAT WE CAN KEEP IN
TOUCH. THANKS!
We thank Irene for sharing her reflections prior to embarking on her trip this summer. Welcome back, Irene!
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Rosh Hoshanah is here, and with it a most extraordinary exhibit!
The works are the product of a new local sculptor, Rabbi Harold S. Silver, Rabbi Emeritus of Congregation Beth Israel. Rabbi Silver began sculpting just six years ago, at the age of 80. A friend convinced him to take a course at the local Art Center in Sarasota, Florida. Although he was uninter-ested, he resolved to attend only if they had a course on stone sculpture. He tried it, was “hooked,” and a new career was born to the busy retiree. Within weeks, he created his first piece, “Self Portrait,” and now, six years later, he has sculpted 12 pieces, enough for a fantastic exhibition. In February 2008, Rabbi Silver won First Place for his alabaster sculpture of “Bathsheba” in the sculp-ture exhibition at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.
RABBI HAROLD S. SILVER’S SCULPTURE HAILS THE NEW YEAR!by Gloria Bein, Exhibit Chairperson
The new artist works in limestone, alabaster, and marble, chiseling away the fifty-pound stone to create his figures. Most of his work is inspired by Biblical themes — Jacob wres-tling with the angel, Rachel weeping for her children, Moses and the Ten Commandments. Silver studies with Ken Cotrona of Meriden, referring to him as his primary teacher and mentor. Rabbi Silver is also a long-time volunteer narrator for the Talking Books for the Blind, a project of the Connecticut Volunteer Services for the Blind and Handicapped. Our guest artist commented, “In retirement, you have to move on to the next phase, and not look back. To help you move on, you’ve got to get into something creative that taps every creative source within you, and that is a totally rejuvenating experience.”
The sculptures will remain in the Rose, David, and Ralph Mitnick cases opposite the sanctuary until Chanu-kah, when they will be replaced by the fabric arts of Ellen Gang of Westport. Inspired by her grandfather, Gang creates family heirlooms from fab-rics. She combines fabric arts, Jewish tradition, and personal heritage in her unique design businesses, “Once Upon a Tallis,” and “Once Upon a Pillow.” Her work will fascinate any viewer — it is so unique!
THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS!
To support the synagogue by advertising in
The Emanuel News, please contact Laurie Leader,
Executive Director, at (860) 236-1275.
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On July 26, First Sergeant Eran of the IDF Paratroopers and Sergeant Ilan, a reserve duty medic in the IDF Paratroopers (last names not used for
security purposes), paid a visit to the Emanuel Synagogue to tell about their ex-periences in the Second Lebanon War. Both soldiers were wounded in combat. Dessert and coffee was provided by the Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood. This event was co-sponsored by the Emanuel Synagogue Brotherhood and the West-chester/Connecticut Chapter of Friends of the IDF.
(l to r): Sergeant Ilan, Robert J. Fishman of JFACT, First Sergeant Eran, Jeff Rudolph of Emanuel Brotherhood, Rebecca Feld of FIDF and Dan Haskel of FIDF
ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES SOLDIERS VISIT EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE
ACTION / Tikkun OlamCommunity of
The B’Yadeynu Committee wishes the Emanuel community L’Shanah Tovah!
Please bring your saved non-per-ishable food items for the annual
Kol Nidre Food Drive on Friday September 17. Food items will be donated to the Kosher Food Pantry at Jewish Family Services of Greater Hartford, the West Hartford Food Pantry, and Shiloh Baptist Church. Bags for your food donations and envelopes for donations to Mazon, a national non-profit organization that allocates funds to prevent and allevi-ate hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds will be distributed on the first day of Rosh Hashanah at tables at the front and back entrances of the synagogue.
• MAZON (“food” in Hebrew) believes its dual purpose is to provide for those who are hungry today and to address the systemic causes of hun-ger and poverty, both domestically and globally. Although grants are pro-vided to many organizations serving the Jewish poor, in keeping with the best of Jewish tradition, MAZON be-lieves it is important to respond to all who are in need. This year the Eman-uel Synagogue has been selected by Mazon to be the site for the presenta-tion of a certificate to a local Tzeda-kah organization, End Hunger Con-necticut during services on the first day of Rosh Hashanah. End Hunger Connecticut will be the recipients of an $11,000 grant from Mazon to sup-port their anti-hunger advocacy work, including the expansion of childhood nutrition programs WIC and SNAP. WIC (Women, Infants, Children) is a federally funded program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and
B’YADEYNU NEWS by Louise C. Rosenberg
children less than five years old to stay healthy and well. SNAP (Supple-mental Nutrition Assistance Program) is the federally funded food stamp program. • Please join other Emanuel Syna-gogue members in leading Friday evening Shabbat services and shar-ing Shabbat joy with residents at the Hebrew Home beginning in October. Services are from 7-8 p.m. on the third Friday of each month. We start gathering and escorting residents from their rooms to the chapel at 6:40. For more information, please contact Pam Garry at 523-5254 or [email protected]. Your participa-
tion, children and adults, regardless of your knowledge of Hebrew or the service, will help to make it a warm-hearted and spirited service for everyone.
• Please contact Risa Davidson, [email protected] if you are interested in helping the committee with its many drives and endeavors for the community both locally and internationally such as the Kol Nidre Food Drive and Lillian Harris Tur-key Drive, the packaging and mailing of Chanukah gifts to Jewish American soldiers serving overseas and the Is-raeli Solidarity Committee (ISC).
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EMANUEL’S SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER B’NAI MITZVAH
CARING / ChesedCommunity of
Sara Pipernos, daughter of Gilles Pipernos & Patty Pipernos-Schatz, and the granddaughter of Walter
Schatz, will become a Bat Mitzvah on September 4, 2010.
Leah Ginsberg, daughter of Douglas Ginsberg & Tammy Russell and the granddaughter of Melvin & Razelle
Ginsberg, will become a Bat Mitzvah on September 25, 2010.
Mikayla Bryn Gordon Wexler, daughter of Elysa Gordon & Steven Wexler, will become a Bat Mitzvah
on October 2, 2010.
Alyson Gabrielle Graff, daughter of Guy & Melissa Graff, will become a Bat Mitzvah on October 9, 2010.
Jenna Behan, daughter of Lisa & John Behan, will become a Bat Mitzvah on
October 16, 2010.
Johnathan Cohen, son of Cindy & Joe Cohen, will become a Bar Mitzvah on October 23, 2010 (no photo available).
HAVE A BABY?Join the Baby Chavurah. Contact Francene Weingast at (860) 523-7778 or [email protected].
Ronald Kaizer, husband of Arlene Kaizer, son of Gertrude Kaizer, brother of Marvis Gersten and Jerry KaizerArthur Mitlak, husband of Beatrice Mitlak
NEHAMACONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES OF…
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Do you feel excited for your child that they are on their way to self
discovery? Do you feel concern that they may face discrimination? Do you feel isolated because you don’t know anyone else with a gay child? Finding out your child is gay is an unscripted journey from discovery to acceptance to fully embracing the joy in your child’s being able to lead an authentic and fulfilled life. Come join our group to share the “ins and outs” of your experience, give and get support, and navigate the complexities of sharing this journey with family, friends, and the commu-nity at large. The group facilitators are Emanuel parents of gay adult children who have been through the process. This initiative has the blessing and support of Rabbi Small and the Caring Committee. Email your inter-est to Renee Friedman at [email protected] or Cookie Melito at [email protected]. Strict confidentiality is assured. The first meeting will be held Tuesday Sept. 28 at 7:30 at the Eman-uel Synagogue.
GOALS• Help answer or get answers to
questions about gay unions/mar-riage, equal rights, social attitudes, grandchildren
• Provide support and positive role models to other parents, especially in a Jewish context
• Offer strategies to deal with situa-tions that arise
• Provide a springboard to bounce feelings and thoughts off of to people who totally understand where you are coming from
• To help Emanuel congregants feel comfortable sharing their pride in their children
• Potential to engage in political ad-vocacy, if there is group interest
OUR MOTIVATIONS• We remember how isolated and
difficult our process was, com-pounded by not knowing who we could talk to and go to for support
• Recognizing that Judaism supports gays and their right to lead an au-thentic Jewish gay life
• Our belief is that if you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem
FACILITATORSCookie Melito: Cookie has a masters degree in counseling with a background in facilitating support groups and group process. Cookie’s son David came out as a freshman in college in 1989 and lives with his partner of three years, who is also named David.
Renee Friedman: Renee is a certified CT school teacher with many years of
teaching experience, including adult workshop facilitation and student ad-vocacy. Renee’s daughter Robyn came out after college graduation and mar-ried her partner Alex in 2008.
HOW WILL MEETING GET STARTED• At first meeting, facilitators will
share their experiences with the group
• we will ask participants - what their experiences are
- where they are in the process of acceptance - what they hope to get from the group, including future possibili-ties such as engaging speakers, etc.
• we will develop future meeting agendas based on the needs of the individuals in the group.
SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF GAY & LESBIAN CHILDRENWhat happens when your child tells you they’re gay?
What do you do when you think you’re child is gay but they won’t talk about it?
On June 27, 2010, like spokes on a wheel, cyclists from the greater Jew-ish community came together at the hub — Emanuel Synagogue — to
start and end their bike rides benefiting the Tikvah Special Needs Program of Camp Ramah New England. 55 bike riders and 25 volunteers joined together for a very memorable inaugural event. This year marked the first CT Tour de Shuls, cycling fundraiser, sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Region of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs, area businesses, Connecticut GI, Stanger & Arnold Attorneys at Law, and synagogue men’s clubs from Emanuel Synagogue, Beth El Temple, Beth Sholom B’nai Israel. Nine area temples also participated in providing volunteers and publicity support: Beth David Synagogue, Beth El Temple, Beth Hillel Synagogue, Beth Sholom B’nai Israel, Congregation Beth Ahm, Congregation B’nai Sholom, Congregation Tikvoh Chadoshoh , Emanu-el Synagogue and Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation.
CONNECTICUT TOUR DE SHULS EXCEEDED ALL HOPES
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SISTERHOODNews From The
The summer has come to a close and therefore we must get busy
for the year ahead. The Sisterhood Board members met at the end of the summer for a Pot Luck Dinner to discuss the upcoming year. We have very exciting programs in the works so please watch for dates and times as they will be announced in the month-ly E-Blast thanks to Susan Kurtis. We are so pleased to have most of our Board Members returning for the second year of their term. We are cur-rently looking for someone to fill the position of Torah Fund Chairman.
SISTERHOOD NEWS
by Debbie Bettan, Co-President
If you are interested in this position or know of someone who might be interested please contact Melissa or Debbie. Our year ended with several of our members coming forward to help with the Tour de Shul Bicycle Ride. The Tikvah Program (meaning Hope) helps to raise money for Spe-cial Needs children to attend Camp Ramah. We were very fortunate to be involved in such a worthy cause. Our first program of the year will be a Brunch on Sunday, September 26 to welcome new members to Sis-terhood. Membership Chairpersons Lisa Tesser and Dodie Mendal will be contacting all new members who have joined the Emanuel Synagogue in
Augusta Apter and AmyMimi and Jack BassokSue and Bruce Bergman and FamilyLois and Norman BowerThe Brick FamilyEleanor N. Caplan and Martha J. CaplanAlan and Risa DavidsonJan and Syd ElkinBella and Judd Fink and FamilyShirley and Mel GerrolRabbi and Mrs. Nathan HershfieldFred and Faith Helene and FamilyGertrude Horowitz and FamilyMuriel H. HyneArlene Kaizer and FamilyGeri, Jerry, Hannah, Emily and Sarah KaizerKaren and Sid KayeNaomi and Joel KleinmanMarcia and Michael Krinsky and FamilyThe Kurtis-Presant Family: Susan, Jason, Ryan, David and Eve Dr. Michael and Carolyn Levine and FamilyLoretta, Larry, Todd, Doug, Andy, Doug, Julie and Ali LevyThe Graber-Lipperman FamilyAlice and Herb MargolisDebbie and Peter MehlmanSeymour and Judy MelnickArthur and Beatrice MitlakGladys Mondshein and Family
NEW YEARS GREETINGS 5771/2010
the past year to join us for a Brunch where they can learn what Sisterhood is all about and meet our Board members. Sisterhood’s annual Paid Up Dinner is scheduled for October 12. Please mark your calendars and join us for a fun evening. This is the time to stand up and show your involve-ment in Sisterhood. We cannot sur-vive without our members and the many wonderful ideas they share. Melissa and I would like to wish everyone a very Happy and Healthy New Year. Please do not be a stranger to Sisterhood. Come out and see what we can offer you!
— L’Shana Tova
Hal, Judy, Melissa and Steven MooneyMark, Barbara and Benjamin NachtigalRenee Neikrie and FamilyAvra and Dan Novarr and FamilyLester and Emma Pahuskin and FamilyMichele, Alan, Jordan and Lauren ParkerJoanne and Saul PasternackDrs. Adele and Sidney PerlmanJoy PlattJoan and Bill Prensky and FamilyLillian C. RenertSusan and Jeffrey Renert and FamilyElaine and Marty SamuelsSylvia SchlossSelma and David SchwartzEdna and David Shamash and FamilyDavid and Lois SheketoffMrs. Gloria SherryHyla and Harry Sklar Rosalie H. and Jay D. Smith and FamilyDr. Marilyn Stuart and RachelLisa, Neil, Adam and Michael TesserCarolyn, David, Jenn and Adam TopolHope, Stan, Jonathan and Benjamin TrippJanet WallansRuth and Myron Weiner and FamilyFrancene, Jeremy, Lila and Jay WeingastEllen and Harris Weingold and FamilyAl and Helen Weisel and FamilyArline and Dave WolanskyMelissa, Gary, Ashley and Jenna ZachariahMoshe and Deborah Zwang
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GIFT SHOP NEWS
WELCOME BACK TO EVERYONE. We hope everyone had an enjoy-able summer. In a few more days, we will all be celebrating the New Year
together. Just in time for Rosh Hashanah, we are offering a 25% DISCOUNT on all High Holiday purchases. We carry apple and honey dishes, candlesticks, candles, kippot, taleisim, kiddush cups and hostess gifts. We have a beautiful se-lection of gifts for you to choose from and with our discount, the price is right. You can shop during the week when the synagogue office is open or on Sundays during Religious School. Call us if you need to meet another evening or are look-ing for something in particular. We accept mastercard, visa, checks and cash. On Sundays, during Religious School, we can help you with scrip also. Your purchases benefit your Sisterhood and your synagogue. We look forward to your visit.
— L’Shana Tova from Lisa, Debbie and Fay
MAZAL TOV! CONGRATULATIONS TO…Brian Becker for winning the Democratic primary for State RepresentativeGloria Bein for her recent Haftarah chantingPaul & Debbie Bettan on the marriage of their daughter, AndreaAlbert Engel on his graduation from Hall High SchoolLeatrice Etelis on the birth of her great-grandson, Jonah Luke FarberMichael & Judith Etelis Farber on the birth of their grandson, Jonah Luke FarberHelen Fine on her birthdayDavid & Cindy Gerber on the birth of their son, Antonio JosephLeonard & Joan Glazier on their wedding anniversaryLeonard & Anne Goldman on their 64th wedding anniversarySam Goodman on his birthdayEleanor Henken on her granddaughter, Samara, graduating from high school and
her acceptance into Amherst CollegeEsther Kerzner on the occasion of her son, David, becoming a Bar
MitzvahRabbi Philip & Ruth Lazowski on their special birthdaysLaurie Leader, welcoming her to The Emanuel SynagogueEd & Trudy Milikow on the birth of their grandsons, Ariel and BenMelissa Mooney on graduating Magna Cum Laude from Washington University in
St. Louis’ School of Medicine program in AudiologySteven Mooney graduating from Marymount Manhattan College and being selected
to sing the National Anthem at Lincoln Center at graduationMarco & Sarah Morel on the occasion of their daughters, Nazli & Shana, becoming
B’not MitvzahLester Pahuskin on his birthdayJeffrey & Susan Renert on their wedding anniversaryLillian Renert on the birth of her new great-grandsonSteve & Janet Selden on the marriage of their daughter, JesseRabbi David J. Small on his special birthdaySharone Small on her high school graduationJay D. & Rosalie Smith on their wedding anniversaryGerald & Barbara Sperber on the marriage of their son, Michael to Elana ChafetzCarol Tellar on her birthdayAl Weisel on his 90th birthdayDavid & Lori Wetsman on the occasion of their son, Ryan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Morton Katz volunteers for Statewide Legal Services
which provides legal counsel without fee for those who can-not afford private counsel in civil actions. He also prepares documents for court in family relations actions. He represents claimants in unemployment compensation hearings, and is one of several lawyers certified through VA Benefits Training given by the Connecticut Bar Association to represent veter-ans in claims before the depart-ment of Veterans Affairs. He has worked with the Connecticut Bar Association’s “Law Works for People,” representing clients in family relations cases in Su-perior Court.
MAZEL TOV… TO ATTORNEY MORTON N. KATZ,
RECIPIENT OF THE HARTFORD COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION’S
2010 PRO BONO AWARD
TO HAVE YOUR STUDENT’S GRADUATION
OR COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE LISTED IN THE MAZEL TOV SECTION, PLEASE
SEND THE DETAILS TO CAROLYN@
EMANUELSYNAGOGUE.ORG
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BROTHERHOODNews From The
BROTHERHOOD CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2010-2011
September 19 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Jeremy Paul (Dean of University of Connecticut law School ) Topic TBD
October 3 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Jeff Rudolph & Saul Shemkovitz – Recent trips to Israel – A great pictorial
October 13 Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Annual Paid-Up Dinner Keynote Speaker: Bart Kollen, VP ING Financial Solutions
October 14 Thursday 7:30 p.m. Cooking Class
October 24 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Speaker: Jeff Renert – Planned Giving
November 9 Tuesday 6:30 p.m. Dinner with Rabbi Small Topic of talk: Making Marriage Work – Teachings for Real Life
November Date, time, place TBD Keeper of the Flame Luncheon
November 21 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Speaker: Pam Garry, Educator, Trash Museum
November 30 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Brotherhood Board of Directors Meeting
December 5 Sunday 9 :00 a.m. Hanukkah Carnival
December 12 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Meeting – Speaker TBD
December 14 Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Cooking class
January TBD Guys’ Night at the movies
January 16 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Breakfast Meeting – Speaker: Dr. Steven Belinkie
February 6 Sunday 9:00 a.m. World Wide Wrap
February 12 Saturday 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Shabbat
February 27 Sunday 9:00 Breakfast Meeting – Speaker TBD
March 9 Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Cooking class
March 27 Sunday 9:00 a.m. Breakfast Meeting – Speaker TBD
Brotherhood Board of Directors 10:00 a.m.
April 8 Friday 7:00 p.m. Robotics Dinner
April Yellow Candles distribution
May 11 Sunday 10:00 a.m. Hebrew School Holocaust program – Speaker TBD
May date TBD Laymens Institute – Speaker TBD
June Thursday-Sunday Date TBD Laymens Institute – Camp Ramah
June Tour D’Shul
Other events planned: University of Hartford Women’s Basketball game, Trinity College squash match, visit to Trash Museum. All events are subject to rescheduling and cancellation.
ARE YOU A BROTHERHOOD MEMBER?
IF YOU ARE, WE WELCOME YOU BACK FOR ANOTHER GREAT YEAR! IF NOT, PLEASE CONSIDER BECOMING ONE TODAY. HAVE YOU BECOME A NEW MEMBER OF THE EMANUEL, WITHIN THE LAST SIX
MONTHS? IF SO, YOUR FIRST YEAR OF BROTHERHOOD MEMBERSHIP IS FREE.
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MINYONAIRE BREAKFAST SPONSORS
Gloria Bein in memory of her father, on his Yahrzeit
Alan & Ellen Burstein in honor of their son, Ethan, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Kevin Dinowitz & Karen Zelman in honor of their daughter, Jeslyn, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Melvin Ginsberg in memory of his father, Louis Ginsberg, on his Yahrzeit
Miriam Goldberg & Gloria Levin in memory of Isadore & Alice Radville, on their Yahrzeits
Leonard & Anne Goldman in honor of their 64th wedding anniversary
Sam Goodman in memory of Lillian Goodman, on her Yahrzeit
Stuart & Beth Katten in honor of their son, Samuel, becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Rick Lasker to commemorate the end of the mourning period for his mother, Sylvia Lasker
The Minyonaires in honor of Sam Goodman on his 97th birthday
The Minyonaires in memory of Bernie Mintz, on his Yahrzeit
Renee Neikrie & Family in memory of Joe Neikrie, on his Yahrzeit
Craig & Lisa Rieman in honor of their daughter, Ilycia, becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Carol Tellar in memory of her mother, Esther Harris, on her Yahrzeit
Al & Helen Weisel in honor of Al’s 90th birthday
GERTRUDE K. CLARE SISTERHOOD SHABBAT BOOK REVIEW SCHEDULE 2010-2011
HOSTESS
Judy Mooney120 Mohawk Drive523-7712
Marsha Wolfberg31 Mohegan Drive233-9933
Joanne Pasternack20 Burnwood DriveBloomfield, CT243-0442
Linda Stein31 Soby Drive521-1319
Bonnie Lasker16 Ware Avenue236-7455
Alternate Reviewer: Rachil Chalik, From Time Immemorial by Jean Peters
All reviews are held on Saturdays at 2:00 p.m.Please call your hostess at least a week in advance to make your reservation!
Book Review Chairperson: Gloria Bein (232-9860)Book Review Corresponding Secretary: Cynthia Blayer (233-4702)
DATES
October 9, 2010
December 4, 2010
December 18, 2010
March 4, 2010
June 4, 2010
REVIEWER
Rebecca Salk
Murray Zinman
Beatrice Mitlack
Ben Engel
Edith Kalin
BOOK
The Rest of Us by Stephen Birmingham
The Rise of Nuclear Iran — How Tehran Defies the West by Dore Gold
All Other Nights by Dara Horn
Enemies of the People: My Family’s Journey to America by Kati Marton
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana De Rosnay
Thank YouTO THE
MINYONAIRES FOR PURCHASING A NEW REFRIGERATOR FOR
THE SYNAGOGUE OFFICE AND TO GLADYS
MONDSHEIN FOR FACILITATING THE
ARRANGEMENTS
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❏ Adult Education Fund
❏ Art Fund
❏ Sharon Barshay Music Fund
❏ Bein Scholar-in-Residence Fund
❏ Brotherhood Tribute Fund
❏ Camp Ramah Scholarship
❏ Caring Committee Fund
❏ Cantor Cohn’s Discretionary Fund
❏ Education Director’s Disc. Fund
❏ Endowment Fund
❏ Executive Director’s Disc. Fund
❏ Flower Fund
❏ General Fund
❏ Library Fund
❏ Macy Accessibility Fund
❏ Minyonaires Fund
❏ Music Fund
❏ P.T.O. Fund
❏ Prayer Book Fund
❏ Ritual Director’s Disc. Fund
❏ Scholarship Fund
❏ Siegal Garden Fund
❏ Sisterhood Torah Fund
❏ Rabbi Small’s Disc. Fund
❏ Social Action/B’Yadenu Fund
❏ Torah Repair Fund
❏ Torat Hayim
❏ Youth Activity Fund
SPECIAL FUNDS
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The first actions we’ve taken to reduce electricity use are begin-
ning to show results. The House Committee went through our electric bills for fiscal 2003, 2004, 2008 and 2009. What they found was striking. For the first two periods, we used about 315,000 KW each year. For the last two periods, we used about 252,000 KW, a 20% reduction. This means that we are responsible for reducing significantly the CO2 the power company has to create when
GREENING EMANUELby Michael Levine, MD
generating our power. There is also a significant cost savings. How did we do it? Some savings came because several of you donated to the Green Building fund, enabling us to replace two inefficient refrig-erator/freezers. The Minyonaires replaced a third. We’ve put motion sensor switches in several rooms. We stopped holding meetings on Monday nights, so we can close the building early. An improvement which prom-ises to create an even bigger reduc-tion in energy use is the changing of all our light fixtures and substituting energy efficient bulbs. Some of the most dramatic reduction came in the
sanctuary, where we were able to sub-stitute 50-watt efficient bulbs for 500-watt bulbs. I’ll bet you cannot detect any reduction in the brightness of the room. That project was just finished in July, so the savings will not be ob-vious for a while. It’s estimated that this will save about $14,000 a year. We want to continue our energy saving, recycling and waste reduction activities. We’d like you to join us. If you’re willing to help, email me at [email protected] or call and leave your name and email ad-dress to (860) 233-7168. We expect to have our next planning meeting in September.
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DONATIONS FROM THOUGHTFUL PEOPLE
ADULT EDUCATION FUNDIn Memory of:SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Michele & Alan ParkerRALPH CONRAD by Judith & Fred FoxWishing Good Health to:JEAN CHAMEIDES by Judith & Fred Fox
ART FUNDIn Memory of:HELEN KLEIN ROTHBARDT by Sylvia Schloss
RALPH AVSEEV FUNDIn Honor of:JULIA COHN by Henry & Linda Cohn
SHARON BARSHAY MUSIC FUNDIn Memory of:SHARON BARSHAY by Gerri & Paul Silversmith by Goldie & Roman LuftglasSARAH & SAMUEL PETLUCK by Gerri & Paul SilversmithMOLLIE & L. FISHER SILVERSMITH by Gerri & Paul SilversmithLEE BIRNBAUM my dear Summerwood friend by Vivian MarksLOLITA COHN by Suzanne & Michael KaplanIn Honor of:SUZANNE CONNELL on her retirement by Miriam & Richard GoldbergIn Appreciation of:A LOVELY BARSHAY CONCERT by Miriam & Richard GoldbergCANTOR COHN & THE CHOIR for a most beautiful evening of song by Miriam & Richard Goldberg
BEIN SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE FUNDIn Honor of:GLORIA BEIN’s recovery and her recent Haftarah chanting by Carolyn & Robert Isaksonin Appreciation of:GLORIA BEIN for her many kindnesses by Ruth & Gilbert Hershman
CAMP RAMAH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIn Appreciation of:ARIEL ROTHSCHILD for his kindness and support during our recent sorrow by Philip and Samuel Schlossberg In Memory of:SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Robert & Dorothy Field by Carolyn & Robert Isakson by The Barshay FamilyOur loved ones at Yizkor by Philip & Karen SchlossbergJACK LIPITZ by Arlene WeissIn Honor of:JACOB GRABER-LIPPERMAN becoming a Bar Mitzvah by The Pinchover Family ESTHER SCHLOSSBERG becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Carolyn & Robert IsaksonRABBI SMALL’s special birthday by The Magin FamilyThe Aufruf and upcoming of MICHAEL SPERBER to ELANA CHAFETZ by Philip & Karen Schlossberg
CARING COMMITTEEIn Memory of:BETTY HABER by Brenda Sutter
KATHERINE SZABO by Gayle & Moshe Pinchover
CANTOR COHN’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Appreciation of:CANTOR SANFORD COHN for his kindness and support during our recent sorrow by Philip and Samuel Schlossberg and familyCANTOR SANFORD COHN in appreciation for your supportive presence at my mothers funeral by Sharon Gross Hoffman CANTOR COHN by Terry CohnIn Memory of:DR. MARSHAL MERKIN by Joyce & Jack MerkinPHYLLIS WACHSPRESS by Howard WachspressBeloved granddaughter, KATY HALEY SCHAFFMAN by Muriel SchaffmanBeloved mother, BERT WELK by Toby Sidrane
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:JUDITH FOX on receiving the Chayeh Olam Award by Carolyn & Robert Isakson
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:the birth of ANTONIO JOSEPH GERBER by Steven & Janet Selden In Memory of:RONALD KAIZER by Steven & Janet Selden
FLOWER FUNDIn Honor of:HELEN FINE on her birthday by Carolyn & Robert IsaksonIn Memory of:RONALD KAIZER by Miriam & Richard Goldberg
GENERAL FUNDIn Honor of:SUZANNE CONNELL by Marlene & Bob LevineOur granddaughter, SYDNEY DAUM, becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Debbie & Richard FishJESLYN DINOWITZ becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Grant & Elizabeth Ehrlich by Sam UnitasThe engagement of MIRIAM HABER to ZACH by Carolyn & David TopolThe marriage of JEREMY GOLDBERG & RACHEL ARCUS by Linda & Martin SteinSAMUEL KATTEN becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Linda & Martin SteinSYLVIA COHEN being named a Minyonaire of the Year by Linda & Martin SteinThe marriage of MICHAEL SPERBER & ELANA CHAFETZ by Linda & Martin SteinHELEN ROSENHOLTZ by Iris, Bob, Dan, and Charlie PraidIn Memory of:SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Marlene & Bob Levine by Anita & Bill Mancoll by Rabbi & Mrs N Hershfield by Florence Fichman LEAH FORMAN by Shirley ZeldisMOLLIE GROSS by Rosanne & Jack Dolinsky by Linda & Martin Stein
GERALD CARLIN by Gloria Ginsberg by Sylvia Salad by Marilyn & Jack FinkJACK FICHMAN beloved brother by Florence Fichman MERRILL FICHMAN beloved brother by Florence Fichman RONALD KAIZER by Joan & Bill Prensky by Linda & Martin Stein by Brian Rubenstein & Mindi Sternblitz-RubensteinLOLITA SHAPIRO COHEN by Lynn & Stephen Greenfield, Diana Dean, Helen Freas, Eric Haitz, Ariel Pearl-Jacobvitz, & Mike Gordon by Paul & Leslie KorusSHIRLEY RACKOWITZ by Charlotte & Raymond Wice by Ursula Marx by Jewel AbramsABE GORDON beloved uncle by Ed DubrowDOROTHY LEWIS dear sister by Ruth & Gilbert Hershman
GREEN BUILDING FUNDIn honor of:RABBI LAZOWSKI on his special birthday by Michael & Carolyn LevineRABBI SMALL on his special birthday by Michael & Carolyn LevineZEKE SLOAT by Sandy & Al ParvenThe marriage of MICHAEL & ELANA SPERBER by Carolyn & Robert IsaksonHELEN ROSENHOLTZ on her 100th birthday by Ron, Emily & Jenna LevittIn Memory of:CLARENCE LEVESQUE by Harvey SilvermanKATHERINE GRADANTE by Harvey SilvermanWILLIE COUNCIL by Harvey SilvermanMAX ROSENKRANTZ by Harvey SilvermanJOHN McDONALD by Harvey SilvermanLOLITA COHN by Dan & Joni Fine by Janet Wallans
KEMLER TORAH HAYIM FUNDIn Memory of:RONALD KAIZER by Rhona & Joel RofferBeloved ELIZABETH SUDARSKY by The Kemler Family
RABBI LAZOWSKI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Honor of:RABBI PHILIP & RUTH LAZOWSKI on their special birthdays by Faith & Fred HeleneCAROL TELLAR on her birthday by Sheila & Howie MarkRABBI LAZOWSKI on his special birthday by Marc & Sandi NeedelmanThe birth of ROMY LEIA, granddaughter of DR. MARSHALL & SUSAN SEIDMAN by Brenda & Malcolm BermanThe marriage of JANET & STEVE SELDEN’s daughter, JESSE by Brenda & Malcolm Berman
LIBRARY FUNDIn Honor of:DAVID & CINDY GERBER on birth of their son, ANTONIO JOSEPH GERBER by Joanne & Saul Pasternack
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MINYONAIRES FUNDIn Honor of:SYLVIA COHEN, SAM GOODMAN, & ABE SMOLAR being named Minyonaires of the Year by Judy & Herb SilverSUZANNE CONNELL on her retirement by Bella & Judd FinkSAMARA, granddaughter of ELEANOR HENKEN, on her high school graduation and acceptance into Amherst College by Robert & Hedyth FishmanKudos to the “Baseball Team,” those on the field and those in the background by Renee NeikrieRABBI SMALL on his special birthday by The Emanuel MinyonairesSAM GOODMAN on his birthday by Lois Saffer by Louise & Elliott Rosenberg by Bella & Judd Fink LAURIE LEADER welcome to the Emanuel Family by Bella & Judd Fink MY ALIYAH on the Yahrzeit of my Dad by Miriam & Richard GoldbergTHE MINYONAIRES for my outstanding birthday breakfast by Sam Goodman The birth of ZEKE, grandson of Mr. & Mrs. William Sloat by Dr. & Mrs. Joseph StolmanANNE & LEONARD GOLDMAN on their 64th anniversary by Eleanor Calmus by Ruth & Harold AlpertAL WEISEL on his 90th birthday by The Emanuel Minyonaires by Harry & Sylvia RosenfeldWishing Good Health to:ELAINE SMITH by The Emanuel MinyonairesROBERT TELLAR by The Emanuel MinyonairesSUSAN WOLPOE by The Emanuel MinyonairesGARY BLAU by Ronna & Mitch SauerhoffJEAN CHAMEIDES by Abraham Smolar by The Emanuel MinyonairesGLORIA BEIN by Meryl & Elliott RosenbergIn Memory of:WILLIAM KAIMOWITZ by Jeffrey & Llyn KaimowitzMOLLIE GROSS by the Flescher FamilyPHYLLIS WACHSPRESS by Howard WachspressRONALD KAIZER by The Emanuel Minyonaires by Bella & Judd Fink by Sylvia & Norman Cohen SYLVIA GOODMAN AV’SHALOM beloved sister by Sam Goodman LINDA LANTZ by Miriam & Richard GoldbergSYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Miriam & Richard Goldberg by Sylvia SchlossSYLVIA SLOAT by William & Beverly SloatBeloved mother, RUTH PEARL KORDANSKY by Ava & Dan KordanskySHIRLEY RACKOWITZ by Bella & Judd Fink by Jack & Rosanne DolinskySOPHIE ALTMAN by Arnold & Cheri AltmanBeloved husband, RAYMOND PORISS, on his Yahrziet by Muriel PorissBeloved mother, ANNA B. TICOTSKY by Charlotte T. BrickBeloved father, ROBERT RENERT by Jeffrey & Susan RenertRUTH MOSKOWITZ on her Yahrzeit by Barbara CanterSAMUEL CANTER on his Yahrzeit by Barbara Canter
RALPH CONRAD by Pamela & David GarryIn Appreciation of:THE EMANUEL MINYONAIRES for prayers from my great-granddaughter, SERENA ESPOSITO by Roslyn CohenA GOOD DOCTORS REPORT by Sylvia & Norm Cohen
MUSIC FUNDIn Memory of:MAX FINE by Dan & Joni FineAunt, ALICE LEOPOLD by Leonard & Joan GlazierOma, BERTHA LEOPOLD by Leonard & Joan GlazierSHIRLEY RACKOWITZ by Leonard & Joan Glazier
PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved sister, SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Helen RosenholtzBeloved cousin, RONALD KAIZER by Janie & Nate PickusRONALD KAIZER by Dan & Joni Fine by Sue & Bruce Bergman
RITUAL DIRECTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved mother, LILLIAN A. D’AMATO, on her Yahrzeit by Lynn TalitJOSEPH F D’AMATO beloved father, on his Yahrzeit by Lynn Talit BUZZY D’AMATO beloved brother. on his Yahrzeit by Lynn Talit MERVIN ROSENBERG by Irene RosenbergBeloved father, ABRAHAM DWORSKY by Lois SheketoffIn Appreciation of:MOSHE PINCHOVER for his thoughtful, dedicated service by Lynn Talit
SIEGAL GARDEN FUNDIn Appreciation of:SUZANNE CONNELL by Judy & Barry Siegal
SISTERHOOD TORAH FUNDIn Memory of:MOLLIE GROSS by Chick & Fran WaltmanIn Honor of:DEBBIE & PAUL BETTAN on the marriage of their daughter, ANDREA by Carolyn & David Topol
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTE FUNDIn Honor of:MARSHA & BARRY COHEN on the birth of their grandson, LUCAS AARON by Carolyn & David Topol by Fay & Ernie deHaasIn Memory of:IDA GRAY, mother of Lauren Seplowitz by Carolyn & David Topol by Fay & Ernie deHaas
RABBI SMALL’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Appreciation of:RABBI DAVID SMALL by Meryl & Elliott RosenbergRABBI DAVID SMALL for his kindness and support during our recent sorrow by Philip and Samuel Schlossberg and familyRABBI SMALL for his support for the Menorah Legacy Society’s meeting by Jeff & Susan Renert
RABBI DAVID SMALL in appreciation for your supportive presence at my mothers funeral by Sharon Gross HoffmanRABBI SMALL for his kindness at our time of need by Bob & Marvis GerstenTHE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE and the daily minyan by Ronald SzaboIn Honor of:MR. & MRS. MARTIN BINDER on the occasion of LAUREN’s wedding by Sandy & Al ParvenRABBI SMALL on his special birthday by Faith & Fred Helene by Sonia Berk and Family by Gerald & Barbara Sperber by Edith KinasSHARONE SMALL on her high school graduation by Sonia Berk and FamilyWishing Good Health to:JONI & DAN FINE by Bea & Arthur MitlakARTHUR MITLAK by Estelle & Myron FreedIn Memory of:MADGE W. GLADSTONE by Alfred GladstonePHYLLIS WACHSPRESS by Howard WachspressHAROLD M. GRODINSKY, on his Yahrzeit by Avra & Dan NovarrESTHER HARRIS by Robert & Carol TellarBeloved grandson, SAMUEL NOAH STOCK by Wilma HoffmanBeloved brother, RONALD KAIZER by Donna HoffmanRAYMOND PORISS by Andrea Poriss and Mark PorissLOLITA COHN by Ernie & Fay deHaasSYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Ernie & Fay deHaasRALPH CONRAD by Fay & Ernie deHaasRONALD KAIZER by Fay & Ernie deHaas
SOCIAL ACTION/B’YADENUIn Memory of:IRVING SILVERSTEIN by Alexis DavidoffRONALD KAIZER by Faith & Fred HeleneBENNIE NOVARR beloved father by Ruth & Gilbert Hershonan
LET YOUR LEGACY BE FOR A BLESSING…
THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE ENDOWMENT FUND
You know how important it is to have a will and make plans for the future. Once you have provided for the people you love, we hope you will consider a bequest to The Emanuel Synagogue Endowment Fund to help support
your extended Jewish family. Give a gift to The Emanuel’s future.
Call Laurie Leader at 236-1275 for more information.
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YOUTH ACTIVITY FUNDIn Appreciation of:SUSAN WOLPOE by Jenna BehanIn Honor of:ALBERT ENGEL on graduation from Hall High School and Beit Sefer Tichon by Joanne & Saul PasternackMELISSA MOONEY graduating Magna Cum Laude from Washington Univ. in St. Louis’ School of Medicine program in Audiology by Hal & Judy MooneySTEVEN MOONEY graduating from Marymount Manhattan College & being selected to sing the Na-tional Anthem at Lincoln Ctr. at his graduation by Hal & Judy MooneyOur bubbie HELEN ROSENHOLTZ on her 100th birthday by Noah, Jordan, Tia & Drew Emrick
THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS…
MARK & LINDA ASMAR FUNDIn Memory of:RONALD KAIZER by Linda Asmar
LOUIS & ETTA BECK FUNDIn Honor of:ROZ YELLIN on her birthday by Rick & Judy Goldberg
SUE & BRUCE BERGMAN FUNDWishing Good Health to:SUE BERGMAN by Carolyn & David TopolMIRIAM GOLDBERG by Sue & Bruce Bergman
JEROME & ELEANOR CAPLAN FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved father, MOSES J. NEIDITZ, on his Yahrzeit by Eleanor N. Caplan by Daniel & Arlene Neiditz
SAMUEL H. & PAULINE R. COHEN FUNDIn Memory of:DOROTHY SILVER by Sheila & Stephen LevyEVELYN “EVA” SKLAR beloved mother on her yahrzeit by Harry & Hyla SklarNORMA SHARON SKLAR beloved sister on her yahrzeit by Harry & Hyla SklarIn Honor of:BRETT & TYLER BIAL on their Bar Mitzvahs by Fredda & Jon Goldstein
MYLES & SUZANNE CONNELL FUNDIn Honor of:SUZANNE CONNELL and all she has done for Emanuel Synagogue by Maxine & Dick KatesSUZANNE CONNELL on her retirement by Barbara & Howard Nair
ELKIN FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:OSCAR FISHMAN by Jan & Syd Elkin
HERBERT & ELAINE EPSTEIN FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved mother, MILDRED GLUTZKIN by Elaine Epstein and FamilyRONALD KAIZER by Elaine Epstein & Reuben Cutler
ROBERT & HEDYTH FISHMAN FUNDIn Honor of:The birth of grandsons of ROBERT & HEDYTH FISHMAN, SAMUEL and OSCAR by Cary & Beth Lakenbach
PAUL & SUSAN GOLDBERG FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:The marriage of JEREMY & RACHEL GOLDBERG by Carolyn & Robert Isakson
KAIZER FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:RONALD KAIZER by Fred, Judye, Jonathan, Michael, and Amanda Fox by Judy & Seymour Melnick by Carolyn & David Topol by The Barshay Family by Fred & Mae Kaprove by Dr. David L. Weil by Hal, Judy, Melissa, & Steven Mooney by Gerald Silverman by Ruth Ann & Harley Graime by Debbie, Peter & Rebecca Mehlman by Norman Weinstock by Babe & Sam Gold by Richard & Denise Order by The Elman Family by Judy & David Borus by Bennett & Libby Pearl by Katherine Savard by Longo Dental Arts Studio by Joyce & John Lemega by Marcia & Robert Marcuson by Jan & Syd Elkin by Sylvia & Harry Rosenfeld by Ricky & Les Hochhauser by Ann Rosenthal by David & Merle Harris by Linda Webber by Jeanne & Marshall by Nancy Rips by Gertrude Marcuson by Davidoff Family-Leon, Alexis, Rebecca & Ilana by Jerry & Geri Kaizer by Judy & Ed Siegel & Family by Nancy & Allen Satenberg by David & Judy Levine by Larry Brick by Saul & Joanne Pasternack by Morse & Betsy Solomon by Dickerman Dental Prosthetics by Ruth C. Yahr by Marlene & Bob Levine by Linda & Joel Schwartz by Helen Mehlman by Stanislaw Olejarz by The Guggenheim Family by Robert & Jane Cave by Francene, Jeremy, Lila and Jay Weingast by Ann B Andrew by Anne & Terry Cohn by Stanley & Hope Tripp by Gloria Sherry by Honey Levine & Ed Sinatra by The O’Meara Family by Carolyn & Michael Levine by Wilma Hoffman by Bob Kiniry by Anita & Bill Mancoll by Betsy & Herb Wolk by Beatrice Turken by Susan & Paul Goldberg by Michele & Alan ParkerMURRAY KAIZER by Jerry & Geri Kaizer JEREMIAH T. GLEASON by Jerry & Geri KaizerBeloved mother, ETHEL PERER by Arlene KaizerLOLITA COHN by Arlene KaizerIn Honor of:The marriage of JOEL ROSENBERG by Arlene Kaizer
HARRIET & MARVIN KATZ FUNDIn Honor of:JOSEPH PEAR on his special birthday by Harriet & Marvin Katz
MELVIN & EDITH KATZMAN FUNDIn Honor of:EDITH & MELVIN KATZMAN on their 60th anniversary and EDITH’s birthday by Ruth & Gilbert Hershman
MORRIS & EDITH MANCOLL FUNDIn Memory of:SYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Anita & Bill MancollANITA & BILL MANCOLL on the engagement of their daughter, REBECCA to NICK PETESCH by Saul & Joanne PasternackFAY LEOPOLD on her Yahrzeit by Anita & Bill MancollSYLVIA BARTON on her Yahrzeit by Anita & Bill Mancoll
ROBERT & SHEILA MARKS FAMILY FUNDIn Honor of:LILY REISNER on becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Joanne & Saul PasternackOur granddaughter, LILY SHANA REISNER, daughter of Ron & Laura Reisner, becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Robert & Sheila MarksIn Memory of:BEVERLY TOUBMAN BROWNSTEIN by Robert & Sheila MarksMORRIS & HARRIET MARKS by Robert & Sheila MarksJOSEPH & MARTHA TOUBMAN by Robert & Sheila Marks
SEYMOUR & JUDY MELNICK FUNDIn Honor of:RABBI SMALL on his special birthday by Seymour & Judy MelnickRABBI LAZOWSKI on his special birthday by Seymour & Judy MelnickRUTH LAZOWSKI on her special birthday by Seymour & Judy MelnickTRUDY & ED MILIKOW on the birth of their grand-sons, ARIEL MILIKOW and BEN MILIKOW by Seymour & Judy MelnickJOAN & LEONARD GLAZIER on their anniversary by Seymour & Judy MelnickALAN GEETTER on the birth of granddaughter, EVELYN by Judy & Seymour MelnickJAY & ROSALIE SMITH on their anniversary by Judy & Seymour MelnickSAM GOODMAN on his special birthday by Judy & Seymour MelnickANNE & LEONARD GOLDMAN on their 64th anniversary by Judy & Seymour MelnickWishing Good Health to:JONI & DAN FINE by Seymour & Judy MelnickBOB TELLAR by Seymour & Judy MelnickIn Memory of:MELVIN STONE brother of Lee Oberstein by Judy & Seymour MelnickLOLITA COHN by Judy & Seymour MelnickSHIRLEY RACKOWITZ by Judy & Seymour MelnickBeloved brother, LLOYD GOLDMAN, on his Yahrzeit by Judy & Seymour Melnick
MICHAELS – REVZON FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:LOLITA COHN by Valerie & Edward Michaels
DONALD & REGINA MILLER FUNDIn Memory of:PHILIP MILLER, on his Yahrzeit by Don & Regina Miller
HAROLD & GLADYS MONDSHEIN FUNDWishing Good Health to:ELAINE SMITH by Gladys Mondshein and FamilyJEAN CHAMEIDES by Gladys Mondshein
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In Honor of:SUSAN & REY TEJADA on the birth of their grand-daughter, CECILIA GRACE by Gladys MondsheinJUSTIN & NICOLE TEJADA on the birth of their daughter, CECILIA GRACE by Gladys MondsheinSAM GOODMAN on his 97th birthday by Gladys Mondshein COOKIE & BILL SLOAT on the birth of their grand-son, ZEKE by Gladys Mondshein and FamilyAL WEISEL on his 90th birthday by Gladys Mondshein and FamilyIn Memory of:RONALD KAIZER by Gladys Mondshein
THE ORDER FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:RACHEL ANN ORDER on her Yahrzeit by Denise & Richard Order
LESTER & EMMA PAHUSKIN FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved father, ABE PAHUSKIN by Emma & Lester PahuskinSYLVIA SCHLOSSBERG by Emma & Lester PahuskinBeloved mother, PAULINE BOUCAI GRAZI by Emma & Lester PahuskinDear friend, SHIRLEY SCHWARTZ RACKOWTIZ by Emma & Lester PahuskinIn Appreciation of:CANTOR SANFORD COHN with our deepest respect for his compassion, visits, and friendship by Emma & Lester PahuskinSpecial prayers wishing good health for our family by Emma & Lester PahuskinIn Honor of:Wishing LESTER PAHUSKIN a happy birthday and prayers for good health by Emma Pahuskin and FamilyWishing Good Health to:Our family, with special prayers by Emma & Lester Pahuskin
ALAN & MICHELE PARKER FAMILY FUNDIn Memory of:LOLITA COHN by Michele & Alan Parker
SAUL & JOANNE PASTERNACK FUNDIn Memory of:ROSE PASTERNACK beloved mother by Saul & Joanne PasternackROBERT PASTERNACK beloved brother by Saul & Joanne Pasternack
JEFFREY & SUSAN RENERT FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved father, ROBERT RENERT by Jeffrey & Susan Renert
LILLIAN & ROBERT RENERT FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved brother, ARTHUR J. CLARK by Lillian C. RenertBeloved husband, ROBERT RENERT by Lillian C. Renert
Beloved father, ROBERT RENERT by Jeffrey & Susan RenertIn Honor of:SUSAN & JEFFREY RENERT on their anniversary by Lillian C. RenertThe birth of my new great-grandson by Lillian C. RenertMy grandchildren and great-grandchildren by Lillian C. RenertMy children, JUNE & RICHARD RENERT on their special anniversary by Lillian C. Renert
BEN & SYLVIA ROSENBERG FUNDIn Memory of:TONY ROSENBERG your beloved son & brother by Marc & Nancy BazilianJEANETTE FINKEL your beloved wife & mother by Marc & Nancy Bazilian our Paj & Popie BEN D. ROSENBERG by Marc & Nancy Bazilian THEODORE DENOWITZ our beloved Pa by Marc & Nancy Bazilian SARAH ROSENBERG our beloved Aunt by Marc & Nancy Bazilian
RALPH ROSENBERG & HILDA SLIVKA FUNDIn Memory of:MAX SLIVKA by Hilda Slivka
RENEE & LARRY RUSTIN FUNDIn Honor of:MARILYN LEVIN on her special birthday by Renee & Larry RustinIn Memory of:Our beloved mothers ROSE KOTIK and FANNIE RUSTIN by Renee & Larry RustinJACK BUSCH father of Francis Diamond by Renee & Larry Rustin HARRIET RUSTIN ROSH sister of Renee & Larry Rustin by Renee & Larry RustinThe sister of Barbara Schwartz by Larry & Renee Rustin HOWARD SCHEINBLUM/SUSAN FIERBERG FUNDIn Memory of:LEAH FORMAN by Susan Fierberg & Howard ScheinblumFRANCES DOBROVOLSKY by Susan Fierberg & Howard ScheinblumJUDITH K. SCHEINBLUM by Howard Scheinblum & Susan Fierberg
HERBERT & JUDY SILVER FUNDIn Memory of:Beloved mother, SYLVIA SILVER, on her Yahrzeit by Herb & Judy SilverBERTRAM KORWIN by Herb & Judy SilverBeloved sister, PHYLLIS SILVER KERTZMAN, on her Yahrzeit by Herb & Judy SilverWishing Good Health to:ARTHUR MITLAK by Herbert & Judy Silver
SHEILA LEVY by Herbert & Judy Silver
ELYSE & STEVEN SLITT FUNDIn Honor of:SUZANNE CONNELL’s wonderful service to the synagogue and her retirement by Elyse & Steven Slitt, Erin, Gavin, Austin, & Kirstin
DRS. ROSALIE & JAY D. SMITH FUNDIn Memory of:LOLITA COHN by Rosalie & Jay D. Smith
VIVIAN & ROBERT SPIVAK FUNDIn Memory of:Our beloved grandmother, BELLE SPIVAK, on her Yahrzeit by Arlan Lieblick and Melton SpivakOur beloved grandmother, ANNA SCHECK BERSON, on her Yahrzeit by Arlan Lieblick and Melton Spivak
IRVING & IRENE STARR FUNDIn Honor of:SUZANNE CONNELL on her retirement by Irene StarrIn Memory of:HERBERT STARR by Irene Starr
ABE & SYLVIA WALDMAN, KAYE, & SAMUELS FUNDIn Memory of:LEE BIRNBAUM by Karen & Sid KayeRONALD KAIZER by Karen & Sid KayeBeloved mother of Nan Lamm by Karen & Sid Kaye
BERNARD & BERNICE WALDMAN FUNDWishing Good Health to:BERNICE WALDMAN by Robert & Hedyth Fishman
TURKEN/WEINGAST FUNDIn Honor of:DAVID & CINDY GERBER on birth of their son, ANTONIO JOSEPH GERBER by Francene & Jeremy WeingastIn Memory of:RALPH CONRAD, father of Llyn Kaimowitz by Francene & Jeremy WeingastLOLITA COHN, mother of Terry Cohn by Francene & Jeremy Weingast
WIDEM FAMILY SPECIAL NEEDS FUNDIn Honor of:GABRIEL WIDEM becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Alison, Jeff, & Aaron RudolphSAMUEL KATTEN becoming a Bar Mitzvah by Alison, Jeff, & Aaron Rudolph by Eleanor Caplan
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OR RENA MILLER AT (860) 305-5725
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EMANUEL BROTHERHOOD ENDOWMENT FUND
DO YOU WISH TO MEMORIALIZE A YARTZEIT? IS A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY IN YOUR FAMILY? IS THERE A BAR/BAT MITZVAH TO COMMEMORATE?
WHATEVER THE OCCASION, CONSIDER DONATING TO THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE BROTHERHOOD ENDOWMENT
FUND. CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE EMANUEL BROTHERHOOD ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE FUTURE
BENEFIT OF THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE AND ITS MEMBERS. PLEASE CONSIDER GIVING GENEROUSLY
AND GIVING OFTEN. ALL DONATIONS TO THIS FUND SHOULD BE PAYABLE TO THE EMANUEL SYNAGOGUE
BROTHERHOOD ENDOWMENT FUND.
SHABBAT YOUTH PROGRAMMINGPLEASE JOIN US FOR…
B’nai Mitzvah Club – every Shabbat at 9:45 a.m.
Kahal – every Shabbat at 10:30 a.m.
Shacharith 8am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 6:45am
Shacharith 8am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am
Shacharith 8am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am
Shacharith 8am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am
Parashat BereshitServices 9am
Bat Mitzvah of Mikayla Gordon Wexler
Mincha/Maariv 6:30pmHavdalah 7:12pm
Parashat NoachRosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Services 9am
Bat Mitzvah of Alyson Graff
Mincha/Maariv 6:15pmHavdalah 7:01pm
Parashat Lech-LechaServices 9am
Bat Mitzvah of Jenna Behan
Tot Shabbat 10am
Mincha/Maariv 6pmHavdalah 6:49pm
Parashat VayeraServices 9am
Bar Mitzvah of Johnathan Cohen
Mincha/Maariv 5:45pmHavdalah 6:39pm
Parashat Chayei SarahServices 9am
Minyonaires Shabbat
Mincha/Maariv 5:45pmHavdalah 6:29pm
Simchat TorahServices 9am
Hakafot 10am
Candles 6:16pm
Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
Candles 6:04pm
Hebrew Home Service 7pm
Candles 5:53pm
TGIS Mincha/Maariv 5:45pm
Candles 5:42pm
Community Shabbat
Celebration 4:45pm
Candles 5:32pm
Let’s Go Gan 9:15am & 1pmZiplow Study
Group 10:30amExecutive Comm.
Mtg. 7:30pm
Let’s Go Gan 9:15am & 1pmZiplow Study
Group 10:30amBrotherhood Cook-
ing Class 7:30pm
Let’s Go Gan 9:15am & 1pm
Ziplow Study Group 10:30am
Mtg. for B’nai Mitzvah Families
7:30pm
Let’s Go Gan 9:15am & 1pmZiplow Study
Group 10:30am
Yiddish Through Yiddish Song
7:30pm
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class 7:30pm
Yiddish Through Yiddish Song 7:30pmBrotherhood Paid-Up
Dinner 6:30pm
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
7:30pmYiddish Through
Yiddish Song 7:30pm
Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah Class
7:30pmYiddish Through
Yiddish Song 7:30pm
Ritual Committee Mtg. 7:30pm
Sisterhood Paid-Up Dinner
6:30pm
Board of Trustees Mtg. 7:30pm
Board of Ed Mtg. 7:30pm
No Classes
Columbus Day
Brotherhood Breakfast 9amGrade 6 & 7
Family Program 10am
K-Grade 5 Family Program
10am
Brotherhood Breakfast 9am Ozreinu 4pm
No Religious School(Mitnick Confrence)
Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6:15pm Mincha/Maariv 6pm
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Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
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B’nai Mitzvah Club – every Shabbat at 9:45 a.m.Begins September 4
Kahal – every Shabbat at 10:30 a.m.Begins September 11
Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am
Shacharith 8am Shacharith 8am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am
Shacharith 8am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am Shacharith 7am
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Shacharith 8am Shacharith 6:45am Shacharith 6:45am Shacharith 6:45am
Nitzavim-VayeilechServices 9am
Bat Mitzvah of Sara PipernosMincha/Maariv 7:15pm
at EmanuelMulti-Shul Selichot at Beth El: program at
8:30pm/Service @ 10pm Havdalah 8:01pm
Parashat Ha’azinuShabbat Shuva
Services 9am
Mincha/Maariv 7pmHavdalah 7:49pm
Yom KippurServices 9am
Yizkor approx. 11am
Mincha/Ne’ilah 5pmMaariv/Havdalah 7:41pm
Shabbat Chol Hamoed
Services 9amBat Mitzvah of Leah Ginsberg
Mincha/Maariv 6:30pmHavdalah 7:24pm
Candles 7:04pm
Rosh Hashanah Services 8amShofar 10am
Candles 6:52pm
Erev Yom KippurFood Drive
Kol Nidre 6:45pm
Candles 6:40pm
SukkotServices 9amTGIS 6pm
Candles 6:28pm
Executive Committee Mtg.
7:30pm
Rosh HashanahServices 8amShofar 10amTashlich 5pm
Candles 7:54pm
SukkotNo ClassesServices 9am
Candles 7:30pm
Shemini AtzeretNo ClassesServices 9amYizkor approx
10:45amCandles 7:17pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:30pmHakafot 7pm
Erev Rosh Hashanah
Candles 6:56pm
Erev SukkotNo Classes
Candles 6:32pm
Sukkot (Hoshana Raba)
No Classes
Candles 6:19pm
Sisterhood Mtg.7:30pm
ADL Dinner @ Emanuel 5:30pm
Premiere 100 Voices @ Showcase Theaters Buckland
Hills 7pm
Board of Trustees Mtg.7:30pm
Support Group for Parents of Gay & Lesbian Children
7:30pm
Office ClosedLabor Day
Board of Education Mtg.
8pm
Fast of GadaliahMum Sale 8:30-11:30am
Cemetery Service 1pm
First Day Religious School Grades K-12
Sukkah Decorating 9am
Brotherhood Break-fast 9am
Premiere Faith and Destiny @ JCC 6:30pm
Sisterhood New Member Brunch
Sukkah Open House 2-4pm in
Simsbury— Intermediate Days/Chol Hamoed —
Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6pm Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha/Maariv 7pm Mincha 6:30pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm Mincha/Maariv 6:45pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6pm
Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm Mincha/Maariv 6:30pm Mincha/Maariv 5:30pm
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