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The Or-acle
A A Quarterly Publication of Temple B’nai Or
Spring 2016/Volume 61/Issue 3
One of the greatest mitzvot is to enable others to perform mitzvot, those
sacred acts which propel us to godly living and the world towards godly
ends. Those who make God’s home a “house for all people,” birth
blessings beyond count and are themselves seven-fold blessed.
Todah Rabah to the families that set a higher standard
for giving in 2015-2016 at Temple B’nai Or!
Pillars/Amudim
Ilene & Bruce Jacobs
Elaine & Bernard Menkes
Denise & Richard Neibart
Laurie & Joe Nosofsky
Annette & Michael Nusbaum
Marcie & Glenn Yarnis
Guardians/Shomrim
Susan & Gary Aidekman
Jenifer & Brian Dicker
Jackie & Larry Horn
Gordon Keil
Linda & Marc Rubman
Poppy & Richard Segal
Meg & Jim Wiviott
Leaders/Manhigim
Lisa & Keith Barbarosh
Mary Fernandez &
Adam Buchsbaum
Julie & Philip Cohen
Sheila & Paul Delson
Phyllis & David Feinblum
Liz & Gary Fisch
Jill & David Goret
Dana & Robert Hamwee
Laura & James Hirschfeld
Carrie & Brad Kurtzman
Cindy McCollum &
Josh Mackoff
Michele & Greg Murray
Ruth & Fred Palace
Marilyn & Jack Piermont
Cory & Greg Pine
Suzanne Atkin & Robert Platt
Sigal & Dan Rudd
Stacey & Bill Schlosser
Debbie & Jon Sebiri
Judith & Leslie Shrem
Bobbi & Harold Sobel
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Temple B’nai Or
Rabbi
Ellie Miller
Cantor
Galit Dadoun Cohen
Rabbis Emeritus
Donald B. Rossoff
Z. David Levy*
(*Of Blessed Memory)
President
Keith Barbarosh
Executive Director
Wendy Gottsegen
Director of Education
David Iskovitz
Director of Early
Childhood Education
Jennifer Rubin
Choir Director and
Organist
Mark Hyczko
WRJ/Sisterhood
Nicole Berman
Jessica Temlock-Fields
Men’s Club
Jason Lerner
From the Rabbi….
We are living in a time when social media and advertising are
constantly revealing to us all the things we don't have. If we just
had a little more money, or if we just bought this one product, we
could feel satisfied. It seems that contentment and satisfaction
with our lives is always just one step away from where we are at
any given point in time.
Judaism has the exact opposite outlook on life. Our tradition
teaches that we are to begin each day with the prayer that begins,
“Modeh ani.” The prayer states, “I acknowledge and thank You
God for having given me the gift of life once more as I awake to the
new day.” When we begin our day with a statement of gratitude
and thanks, it frames the day differently. Starting the day with an
expression of gratitude makes living life easier and simpler, even
in the face of obstacles, problems, and difficulties.
Gratitude is affirming. It opens us up to seeing how much good
there is in our lives. Taking time to recognize the good in our lives
forces us to stay in the reality of the present moment, and we
benefit from the actual experience of life instead of living in the
“reality of expectations.”
I hope each of us can take a few minutes each day to slow down,
take a few breaths, and take a few minutes to express gratitude,
saying thank you for all that is good in each of our lives.
Right now, as I take this minute to slow down, I want to say thank
you to God who has brought me to Temple B’nai Or. I recognize
how lucky I am to be a part of this sacred community. I want to
thank the Executive Committee, Board of Trustees, and Pulpit
committee for their ongoing support and for their dedication to
our congregation. Thank you to the senior staff and support staff
who work tirelessly behind the scenes. And thank you to all of the
members of our Kehilah, our temple family, for all that you do to
make Temple B’nai Or warm, welcoming, and a beacon of light in
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Todah Rabah to our 2015-2016 Bonim Families!! These Kehilah members gave more than the Sustaining Amount for their Voluntary Pledge, or more than they gave last
year.
Charlotte Abberman Karen & Mitchell Abrahams Barbara & Michael Ackerman Susan Levinson & Robert Agrusti Susan & Gary Aidekman Sheri & Steve Alexander Karen & David Anolick Sheryl & Kenneth Austin Laura & Eric Axler Lisa & Keith Barbarosh Carol & Dan Barkin Leah Barnstone Gena & Kenneth Barr Tanya Simon & Vincent Basciano Arnold Beilin Lorraine & Richard Beilin Judy & Jeff Berei Fran & Bennett Berger Nikki & Scott Berman Harriett & Robert Bloom Sandra & Richard Blumenfeld Holly & Larry Blumenstyk Beth & Andy Breckman Sharon Bressler Alan Brown Deborah Bruen Joy Buchfirer Mary Fernandez & Adam Buchsbaum Cecily & Jordan Byk Gaetano Callea Nancy & William Chernack Elizabeth Poret & Kenneth Christ Kathryn & Mitchell Cobert Debra & Paul Coen Rosanne & David Cohen Julie & Philip Cohen Jane & Mike Conklin Carolyn & James Connell Rebecca & Stephen Conviser Josepha & Stuart Cook Marci & Alex Craig Joan & Edward Daspin Ivania De Souza Julie & Andy Delinsky Shelia & Paul Delson Jenifer & Brian Dicker Jennifer van Frank & Barat Dickman Heather & Tim Dobbs Estate of Harriett Dorf Judy & Steve Dreskin Debbi & Joel Farkas Phyllis & David Feinblum Genellen & Martin Fenik Jessica Temlock & David Fields Liz & Gary Fisch Alise & Martin Ford Audrey & Ira Forman Suzy Freeman Dana & Jordan Fried Wendy & Peter Fried Holly & Steven Friedland Barbara & Robert Friedman Beth & Josh Gellert Carrie & Adam Gelman Vivian & Paul Gibilisco
Suzanne & Stew Gilman Alyce & Barrett Ginsberg Ravitte & Donald Ginsberg Dee & Arthur Ginsburg Andrea & David Glaser Denise & Brian Glickman Magnolia & Gary Gluck Joan & Herbert Goldberg Todd Goldberg Tobi & George Goldman Donna & Glen Goldstein Beth & Harold Goldstein Mona & Robert Goldstein Anita & Louis Gordon Linda & Lawrence Goren Jill & David Goret Anna & Douglas Goroway Valerie & Roger Granet Johanna & Adam Grenker Flora Grossman Lynn & Todd Gutkin Linda & Rick Haan Dana & Robert Hamwee Pamela & Robert Handler Marcie & Rich Hawks Gail & Melvin Hecht Miriam & Richard Herbert Amy Herbitter Gail & Robert Hirsch Laura & James Hirschfeld Jackie & Larry Horn Robin & Milton Hunter Lori & Mike Ingber Ilene & Bruce Jacobs Jennifer Jacobs-Deutsch Amiet & Colin Kahn Carol & Roger Kane Julie Kantor Emma Kaplan Karen & Leslie Kaplan Melissa & Stephen Kasmin Jill & Stephen Katzman Gordon Keil Gay Klapman Meg Sosnow & Avi Kothvale Ellyn & Howie Kotkin Rhea & Joel Kriegsfeld Joy & Leon Kurland Carrie & Brad Kurtzman Philip La Bove Ellen & Dick Landau Amy & Peter Lehrer Nikki & Jason Lerner Dale & Barry Levine Christine & Adam Levinsohn Rhonda & Harris Levinson Shari & Stephen Leviss Rennay & Joel Levitt Jessica & Jason Levy Deborah & I. M. Lewinson Hillary & Richard Lindner Judy Stein & Steve Loewenthal Pamela Lu Cindy McCollum & Joshua Mackoff Caren Frankel & Jory Magidson Helene Marcello Susan & Steven Marcovsky Carol & Matt Marin
Elaine & Bernard Menkes Nadine Milberg Wendy & Mike Morrissey Ilene & Leonard Moss Theodora & David Mulgrum Michele & K. Greg Murray Denise & Richard Neibart Amy & Adam Noble Laurie & Joseph Nosofsky Adrienne & John Novak Annette & Michael Nusbaum Cathy & Kenneth Oettinger Ruth & Fred Palace Pearl Schlossman & David Pall Ellen & Enrico Paola Karen & John Pawlo Marilyn & Jack Piermont Barbara & Donald Piermont, Jr. Cory & Greg Pine Suzanne Atkin & Robert Platt Kim & Jeffrey Politsky Suzy & Kenneth Press Beverly Raffman Adrienne & Charles Reing Ilene Rindfleish Maxine & Harry Riskin Lisa & David Rogers Ellen & Robert Rose Lynn Rogut & Edward Rosen Paul Rosenberg Catherine & Paul Rosenthal Linda & Marc Rubman Sigal & Dan Rudd Sara & John Sabatino Lisa & Craig Safran Mary & Edward Saltzman Patricia Sarasohn Sherri & Charlie Schachter Stacey & Bill Schlosser Deenie & Sid Schlosser Rosalyn & Jerome Schnee Susan & Laurent Schockmel Hollye & Neal Schramm Debra & Jonathan Sebiri Poppy & Richard Segal Rivka & Michael Shacham Judith & Leslie Schrem Brenda & Leonard Sichel Joyce Levy & Ken Sidman Lynn & Donald Siebert Veronica & Alan Silverstein Randi & David Silverstein Rachelle & David Simon Melissa & Mark Simon Thu Thai & Rick Simon Amy Simontacchi Marie & David Singer Margo & Robert Siroty Bobbie & Harold Sobel Leslie & Joe Sommer Erica Sparkler Laurie & Steve Spiegel Cara & Dan Sroka Barbara & Ronald Stack Susan & Andrew Steinberg Arnold Sterman Tara & Eric Strauss Linda & Jim Streicher Joan & David Sturm
Anita & Jack Swotinsky Mitzi Szerlip Colleen & Richard Szuch Wendy & Berton Taffet Susan Tillis Stacy & Lee Trilling Sherry & Stephen Wang Elaine & Geoffrey Weinman Lori & Howie Weintraub Sandy & Philip Werner David Widman Margaret & James Wiviott Lauren & Jake Wolff Marcie & Glenn Yarnis Stephanie & Scott Zager Alicia & Frank Zulli Stephanie & Oscar Zweben Claire & Gil Zweig
TRIBUTES
Acts of Loving Kindness
RABBI MILLER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of:
Gary Flatlow, my father’s, 90th Birthday
Audrey and Ira Forman
Rabbi Miller coming to our house for Shiva
*Marilyn and Jack Piermont
Adam Simon’s Bar Mitzvah
*Rachelle Simon
In memory of:
Arline Dubow
Carol and Matthew Marin
Bernice Feldman
*Marilyn and Jack Piermont
Diane Glantz
Audrey and Ira Forman
Shari and Steve Leviss
Donald K. Piermont, Sr.
Audrey and Ira Seid
Cynthia and Paul Schwartz
David Wallis
Shari and Steve Leviss
CANTOR GALIT DADOUN COHEN’S
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In honor of:
Cantor Dadoun Cohen for gratitude for her support
*Donald Piermont, Jr.
Adam Simon’s Bar Mitzvah
*Rachelle Simon
In memory of:
Donald Piermont, Sr
Arnie Beilin and Linda Slifkin
Claudia DiGesu
Anita and Louis Gordon
*Gordon Keil
Gay Klapman
Carol and Matthew Marin
Z. DAVID LEVY ENDOWMENT FUND
In memory of:
Alfred Ford
Deenie and Sid Schlosser
Donald Piermont, Sr.
Deenie and Sid Schlosser
Marc Hamilton Schlosser
Deenie and Sid Schlosser
BUILDING FUND In honor of:
Barbara and Donald Piermont on the birth of
their first grandson
Larry and Lynn Ross
In memory of:
Diane Glantz
*Carol and Dan Barkin
Nona and Ira Seid
Donald Piermont, Sr
Bonnie and Alan Ackerman
Pauline Dunberg
*Wendy and Paul Gottsegen
Larry and Lynn Ross
Bill and Stacey Schlosser
Beverly Rassas
Larry and Lynn Ross
CARING COMMUNITY FUND
In memory of:
Donald Piermont, Sr.
*Donald Piermont, Jr
DECEMBER GIVING CAMPAIGN General Giving Fund:
*Stephanie Zweben
Hearing Assistance System:
*Carol and Matthew Marin
*Mitzi Szerlip
Sanctuary Refurbishment:
*Gail and Robert Hirsch
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
In honor of:
Michele Murray and Bill Schlosser in gratitude
for their compassion and kindness
*Fred and Ruth Palace
Temple B’nai Or for being hospitable
*Stephanie Petaway-Hickson
In memory of:
Harriette Dorf
Judith Stein-Loewenthal
Arline Dubow
Jill and Stephen Katzman
Stephanie Zweben
Diane Glantz
Jan and Marci Kaputkin
GENERAL OPERATING FUND (con’t) In memory of:
Donald Piermont, Sr
Liz Butler Ackerman
Nancy Butler Perlstein
Andrew Dunberg
*Susan Fisch
Dory Grobel *Michele and Greg Murray
Betsy and Richard Sheerr
Stephanie Zweben and Oscar Iluzada
Nina Simon
Judith Stein-Loewenthal
Professor Michael Wyschogrod
*Siobhan and Harry Reid
JASON LEWIS FUND FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION In memory of:
David Wallis
Nona and Ira Seid
JOEL AND HELEN JACOBS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL In memory of: