NOVEMBER, 2012/CHESHVAN-KISLEV, 5773

Introducing our newest endeavor -- TSTIs Health and Wellness Center -- treating your MIND, BODY and SPIRIT to Jewish nurturing, awakening and awareness. With Rabbi Cohen and Rabbi Millers guidance, Phil Hoch, Tracy Horwitz and Beth Sandweiss began this new initiative. The descriptions below are brief; a full brochure can be found on our website: www. tsti.org and will be mailed to everyone.

MIND
Mindfulness Meditation and Chant Group Wednesdays at 11:00am Facilitator: Beth Sandweiss, MSW Experience Hebrew chant and meditation using simple melodies, breath and awareness exercises. Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation in a Jewish Context Wednesday, November 28 7:00pm-8:30pm Facilitated by Beth Sandweiss Mindfulness Meditation can help us calm the mind and become more attuned to ourselves and the world around us. This introductory talk about meditation in a Jewish context will explore the value of meditation and its relevance in our daily lives. Positively Parenting your Preschool Child Wednesdays: November 14, December 5, January 2, February 6, March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5 9:15am-10:30am Facilitated by Beth Sandweiss, MSW Join us for this informal, relaxed, monthly discussion group on parenting issues. We address topics that matter most to parents of preschoolers. Learn what works for other parents and share your experiences. Playgroup with A Purpose: A Wellness Group for New Moms and Babies Wednesdays: November 21, 28 9:30am-10:45am Facilitated by Beth Sandweiss, MSW Be part of a warm, informative, and friendly community of moms (while gathering new resources for being a mom in the NJ burbs). Coffee and snacks are provided. Raising an Emotionally Healthy Child With Learning Differences Wednesday, November 28 7:30pm 9:00pm Facilitator: Jeffrey Spector, DPSY; PSYD Details coming soon on tsti.org.

BODY
Yoga: Sundays November 4, November 18, December 2, December 9, December 16 9:30am-10:30am Facilitated by Stacey Shames All levels are welcome to learn the basics of Vinyasa style slow ow yoga which can increase muscle strength, endurance and exibility, and reduce levels of stress. Healthy Eating: Making Good Choices Wednesday, December 5 7:00pm-8:30pm Facilitated by Shelley Weinstock, PhD, CNS Explore how to set personal lifestyle goals through healthy eating choices and tools for changing behaviors to accomplish a better sense of healthy living.

SPIRIT
Caregiver Seminars Facilitated by Karen Frank, RN, BSN Director of Client Care Nursing at Homewatch Caregivers Staying Home-Where Do We Find Help? Sunday, November 4 9:30am-11:00am A session for caregivers to learn about resources in the community to assist their loved ones at home. From meals to transportation to aide service, learn what is available to help you provide care. Where to Live? Sunday, November 18 9:30am-11:00am What is the difference between assisted living, independent living, rehab and nursing home? What is the best t for your loved one and what do they cost? Taking Care of Yourself as You Care for Another Sunday, December 9 9:30am-11:00am It is all too easy to become depleted as a caregiver. Join the discussion on how to take care of yourself.

Clergy Rabbi Daniel M. Cohen, D.Min. Rabbi Ellie Lynn Miller, M.A.R.E. Cantor Rebecca Moses Cantor Joan Finn Rabbi Emeritus, Harvey S. Goldman Rabbi Emeritus, Herbert Weiner Cantor Emeritus, Theodore Aronson Lay Leadership Jay Rice, President Rob Ozer, VP Jules Nissim, VP Sue Wishnow, VP Max Weisenfeld, VP Lisa Tilton-Levine, VP Jennifer Larson, VP Renee Helfenstein, VP Jeff DuBowy, Treasurer Janet Schwamm, Secretary Leslie Y. Sporn, Executive Director Carol Paster, Preschool Director Mindy Schreff, Religious School Director Tracy Horwitz, LSW, Program Director Beth Sandweiss, MA, MSW JFS Social Worker at TSTI Sunny Seglin, Bulletin MEMBER CONGREGATION UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM

Schedule of Services
Friday, November 2 Vayera Shabbat Service, 7:30 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building Saturday, November 3 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash Bnai Mitzvah of Emily Bright and Adam DuBowy, 10:15 A.M. Bat Mitzvah of Leah Barzani, 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 9 Chaye Sarah Shabbat Service, 6:00 P.M. Bass Sanctuary Building Saturday, November 10 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash Bnai Mitzvah of Jillian McCauley, Shannon Dusman and Benjamin Rothstein, 10:15 A.M. Bar Mitzvah of Benjamin Leit, 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 16 Toledot Shabbat Service, 7:30 P.M. Saturday, November 17 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash Bnai Mitzvah of Sophie and Victor Rothstein, 10:15 A.M. Bat Mitzvah of Grace Turvey, 10:30 A.M. Friday, November 23 Vayetze Shabbat Service, 6:00 P.M. Saturday, November 24 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash Friday, November 30 Vayishlach Shabbat Service, 7:30 P.M. Saturday,December 1 Minyan Service, 9:15 A.M. Gross Bet Midrash Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Braka 10:15 A.M. Bar Mitzvah of Ian Lowenthal, 10:30 A.M.

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Our Jewish traditions teach us the importance of rest and renewal. Even in the very beginning of our Torah we are told that God rested following the creation of the world. I dont know about you, but my day off is usually full of laundry, grocery shopping, and other chores that I just dont have time to do during the work week. That is hardly the Shabbat rest that I envision. I know that this year is going to bring new adventures, new challenges, and new beginnings. I know that I want to be able to truly appreciate each one. I also know that I cannot bring my full attention to my family or my work if Im not at my most focused. In order to do that, I need to find a way to recharge without feeling guilty for doing so. If I can accomplish my goal this year, I can be truly grateful this Thanksgiving.

PLEASE BRING THE TURKEY . . . and the trimmings

TSTI will hold a Turkey Drive on behalf of the InterFaith Food Pantry of the Oranges this year. The Drive will take place on Sunday, November 18, from 8:30 - 1:30. Volunteers will be stationed at the rear entrance to our building to collect your frozen turkeys, as well as any non-perishable groceries. Please help us ensure that our IFP clients can join in the celebration of this most American of holidays. Turkeys and Thanksgiving groceries will be distributed to IFP clients on the day before Thanksgiving. For more information, contact Lisa Goldberg Ozer at ozerfam@verizon.net or 973 762 2887.

Our Sukkah Builders

Peter Kohn, Arthur Haas, Jesse Bayer and Ariel Bayer enjoyed a sunny afternoon of sukkah building. Arthur took pictures during construction to document the effort since the instructions were no longer in the box. These guys think of everything!

From the Rabbis Study

The song lyrics go like this
Wherever you go theres always someone Jewish, Youre never alone when you say youre a Jew. So when youre not home and youre somewhere kind of newish The odds are--dont look far-- Cause theyre Jewish, too. Some Jews live in tents and some live in pagodas, and some Jews pay rent cause the citys not free. Some Jews live on farms in the hills of Minnesota and some Jews wear no shoes and sleep by the sea. Amsterdam, Disneyland, Tel-Aviv--- Oh, theyre miles apart But when we light the candles on Sabbath eve we share in the prayer in each one of our hearts

increasingly challenging. A trip such as this will give two dozen of us the chance to learn about and from one another and share some powerful experiences that will last a lifetime. What could be better? It is with that in mind that I wanted to share two pieces of news with you. First, I am in the early stages of planning a Congregational Trip to Israel that will begin approximately December 20, 2013. My friend Doron will once again be serving as our guide. His expertise as a guide all but guarantees it will be a powerful experience. Families with teens between the ages of 12 1/2 and 13 1/2 will have the opportunity to become Bar or Bat Mitzvah at the Southern Steps of the Temple Mount. Space will be limited and will be available on a first come basis. Please email Sunny at sseglin@tstinj.org to let her know if you are interested but reservations will not be taken until early in 2013 when we will have all the details in place. Closer to home, we are introducing Shabbat Table Time. Through this initiative we will provide a step-by-step how to Shabbat Guide as well as conversation starters encouraging all of us to spend at least one Shabbat per month at the Shabbat dinner table with our family. Part of our Health and Wellness Center, Shabbat Table Time is a reminder that a healthy life begins with good food, a slower pace and time with the people we love. Look for more details in the Thursday eBlast and on the temple website.

I share this song because I write this as I prepare to leave for a weeks travel to Cuba with two dozen members of our TSTI community. We will, no doubt, see and experience some amazing things while there. In addition, because this is a mission, each of us will be bringing at least 15 pounds of medical supplies and other essentials which, while there, will be given to members of the Cuban Jewish community. No doubt we will all have many stories to share upon our return! There is, however, an additional benefit to our taking a trip such as this. Our lives are so busy, and the demands so great, that having the chance to really spend time as a community is

ADULT EDUCATION
Tequila and Text
Monday, December 10 at 7:00pm Facilitator Rabbi Daniel Cohen This learning session will take place off-site at Suzy Qs BBQ, West Orange. We will taste five varieties of tequila, exploring a new text with each taste. During the evening we will follow a single theme through 4000 years of Jewish learning, beginning with biblical text and ending with current Reform thinking on the subject. RSVP to thorwitz@tstinj.org

Film Series: Train de Vie/Train of Life

Sunday, November 18 at 7:00pm Moderated by Dr. Eric Goldman In 1941, the inhabitants of a small Jewish village in Central Europe hear that the Nazis are perpetrating unimaginable horrors, so they organize a fake deportation train so that they can escape the Nazis and flee to Palestine. Completed just as Roberto Benignis Life is Beautiful was released, the film, which uses comedy to tackle the war, was barely screened, but deserves to be seen. Free for members, $5 per film for non members RSVP to thorwitz@tstinj.org

The Iris Family

Linda and Rudy Slucker

Religious School
I was waiting for Yom Kippur services to begin, searching the crowd for friends who might sit with my husband and me, and Im not sure exactly why, more than 18 years after his death, I found I was missing my dad just a little bit more this year. It might be because sitting in the row in front of me were two elders of our community making a concerted effort to find seven seats together; the wife sitting at one end of the group of coveted seats while the husband was at the other end. Umbrellas, a tallit, and a sports jacket were spread across the chairs in an effort to make them look occupied. The service began and the expected friends or family members had not yet made it into the sanctuary. Often during those first ten minutes, one or both of the couple craned a neck towards the door, scanning the back of the room. Although they glanced in their prayer books in an attempt to participate in the service, clearly their attention was focused elsewhere. Eventually the wait was over as their daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren arrived. I imagine this was how my own parents had waited at their temple for me to arrive with their grandchildren so many years ago. I saw these grandparents quietly begin negotiating with the young children who each wanted to sit next to one or both of them. Finally settled in, the children nestled against grandpa or grandma, a grandparents arm casually hanging around a shoulder, the youngest girl twirling the hundreds of slippery, silky strands of tzitzit on grandpas tallit, as I had done as a child with my father and as my daughter had done, as well. Ah, memories! They began to flood my mind. My earliest temple memory was being in the rhythm band. I was given a silver triangle and a striker, went to rehearsals and did my best to keep up with the group. I went to services, mostly with my father. I didnt understand much of the service at the time. Year after year, service after service, I grew to know the melodies. I attended religious school and the service began to take on new meaning. It wasnt just the Hebrew or the prayers or the meaning of the rabbis sermon. It was the understanding that I was surrounded by all my parents friends, my relatives and even two of my public school teachers. I knew I was part of a special community. Back to the present day Yom Kippur service. My eyes traveled towards the bima taking in the sea of people who make up our TSTI congregation. There were young couples, old couples, many friends, and parents who had their children sandwiched between them; all making connections and all a part of a very special community. Clearly, although my dad can no longer be physically beside me, his presence and influence will always be felt.

On a Sunday, October 7, 2012 we welcomed our newest Religious School students and new families to our temple community. The ceremony was held during the school session, so that our students were welcomed by their peers and teachers. Consecration always occurs during Simchat Torah, when we finish the Torah and begin reading it again. It is a fitting time to welcome new students to the joy of learning Torah. Holding Consecration during school demonstrated not only the importance Judaism places on education, but highlights for our school community the importance of coming together to welcome the newest members. When we learn and pray together, we build a sacred community; a Kehillah Kedosha. We transcend all of the mundane activities of the day to focus on doing our best for ourselves and those around us. We celebrate that each of us has unique gifts to share; we respect and support each other on our Jewish journey. The Linda and Rudy Slucker Religious School is comprised of a diverse community of learners. We are able meet the goals of each student by listening carefully to them and working together to provide a meaningful educational experience. We are so proud to offer a myriad of options. This quote from Proverbs appears on every Consecration certificate: Educate a child in the way that he should go, and he will never depart from it even in old age. We can confidently say that we educate our children in the way they should go, and we give them the roadmap to use on their journey. Welcome to all of our new families- we are thrilled that you will bring your talents to our community.

Mindy Schreff

Religious School Director

Splish Splash!
Please consider donating your used, dusty, not sea-worthy CANOE, KAYAK or small ROWBOAT to the Iris Family Preschool WonderSpace Playground. The childrens imaginations will run wild while climbing in and out of your boat, and it will free up much needed space in your garage or basement!

Carol Paster
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Preschool Director

The Presidents Point of View

After my High Holy Day Appeal address to the congregation, many of you came up to me to express your appreciation and to tell me that you recognize and support our efforts to be there for our fellow Temple members. I am truly humbled and appreciative for all the kind words. One friend asked me, It must be personal to you? I did not respond, but, upon further reflection, I think I should have. I do so now because my story may put into perspective why I believe TSTI does it right when it comes to this issue. The Synagogue I attended as a child had, as does TSTI, a Ballroom adjacent to the Sanctuary. And like our facility, the walls between the two were opened during the High Holidays to accommodate the large number of attendees. Their Ballroom also had a Stage, (I suppose designed for performances) which was at the end of the Ballroom, the farthest point away from the Bimah. Those members who had the ability to pay both membership dues and a fee for a reserved seat during the High Holy Days got to sit in the Sanctuary or the Ballroom. Everyone else sat on the Stage. In 1964, when I was 12, the business fortunes of my father took a dramatic turn for the worst. After 35 years of being in business with his brother, a dispute caused a breakup and my uncle purchased my fathers interest in the business. My father took that money, and the family savings, and bought a new business. But that business failed in a matter of months. These events occurred only months before my scheduled Bar Mitzvah and my parents did not have the monies necessary for either Temple dues or Bar Mitzvah lessons. So one night a group of Temple leaders and the Rabbi came to our home to discuss the problem. They told my parents that the Rice family would remain Temple members and that my Bar Mitzvah would proceed as scheduled. So, because of this kindness, a few months later, in February 1965, I became a Bar Mitzvah, albeit without a fancy dinner, a band, or a photographer. When the fall came in 1965 and it was time again for the holidays my parents were faced with a very uncomfortable truth. If they came to services they would be seated on the Stage. My father chose to go but only for the one hour of Yizkor on Yom Kippur. My mother would not go at all. In fact she did not return to services for the Holidays until we joined TSTI. My childhood Temple did not understand what we at TSTI understand; that maintaining the dignity of each household is as important as providing dues adjustment.
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And on that Note . . .

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Each year I have grand plans of sending out cards to family and friends that I rarely get to see, trying out some new Thanksgiving recipes, and finding just a little time that I can carve out to sit and relax and enjoy the holiday season. I have to admit that I have not accomplished any of these goals. I find myself running around trying to get things done at the last minute. I have even been known to bring a store-bought pie to family dinner rather than making one myself. (I dont judge. Store-bought pies are awfully good, but those of you who know me will know how much this mortifies me.) Despite my shattered dreams of making the perfect Thanksgiving pie for my family, I still love Thanksgiving. Unlike the many Jewish holidays that call for my presence on the bimah, this is one holiday when I feel like I can let loose and actually indulge in the meaning of the day. I get to be me. No one at our family dinner calls me Cantor. No one asks me questions about Bnai Mitzvah. I get to talk about where my aunt is going on her next vacation or what new projects my cousins are up to, and I love it. While the bustle of seeing everyone for Thanksgiving is nice, I have to remember that last goal of mine: to just take a little time for myself. Several years ago I went to see my fathers family for the holidays. I knew this holiday was going to be hard. My father had just passed away and this was the first holiday without him. When I got there we all tried to pretend that everything was normal until we sat down at the table. My baby cousin had set the table just like she always did. The problem was that she had put out the same number of place settings as usual. No one noticed until we all sat down and there was an empty place right next to me. Needless to say it was not a great evening. However, I had known it was going to be difficult. In a stroke of forethought I had booked myself into an historic spa for the weekend. It took the crummiest holiday ever for me to allow myself the luxury of some down time. Over the years I have not found the time to recreate that little escape. Other things always come up and I never feel that I have a good enough excuse to just tune out for a day. Why is it that we wait to take the time we know we need until we are running on empty? I dont know much about cars, but I do know that a car cannot run when it is out of gas. You can save yourself both money and the frustration of possibly running out of gas if you fill up before you absolutely need to. The same goes for us. We know what we need to do, and we often counsel others to do what they need to for themselves, but how often do we actually follow our own advice?
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Our Bnai Mitzvah

Emily Barry Bright
November 3, 2012 Emily is the daughter of Lori and Jonathan Bright, sister of Sara, and granddaughter of Myra Berkowitz and Helene and Maurice Bright. Mitzvah Project: Emily is involved with the Friendship Circle, participating in classes, holiday programs and visits.

Shannon Elizabeth Dussman

November 10, 2012 Shannon is the daughter of Erica and Michael Dussman, sister of Jared, and graddaughter of Glenna and Norman Spindelman. Mitzvah Project: Shannon will create sports fun, especially soccer, for children with disabilities through the Friendship Circle.

Leah Tamar Barazani

November 3, 2012 Leah is the daughter of Sue Kaplan and Brad Barazani, sister of Alex and granddaughter of Marcia Barazani and Ira Sunshine and Breena and Gene Kaplan. Mitzvah Project: Leah took part in the Friends at Home Program through the Friendship Circle.

Benjamin Michael Leit

November 10, 2012 Ben is the son of Karyn and David Leit, brother of Margery and Emma, and grandson of Kathryn and Kenneth Boosin and Carol and Norman Leit. Mitzvah project: Ben volunteers at the Interfaith Food Pantry. He also supports JNF by planting trees in Israel in honor of all his bar mitzvah guests.

Adam Wolff DuBowy

November 3, 2012 Adam is the son of Helen and Jeff DuBowy, brother of Sydney and Jenna, and grandson of Barbara and Norman Wolff. Mitzvah Project: Adam will volunteer to give trumpet lessons to others who love music but cannot afford private lessons..

Grace Sophia Turvey

November 17, 2012 Grace is the daughter of Debbie and Tom Turvey, sister of Annie and Nate, and granddaughter of Arlene Hochman. Mitzvah Project: Grace collected items to donate to the Jersey Animal Coalition, helping to save rescued animals.

Jillian Rose McCauley

November 10, 2012 Jillian is the daughter of Andrea and J. Scott McCauley, sister of Liann, and granddaughter of Eileen Roth and Joan McCauley. Mitzvah Project: Jillian participates in the Shining Star Soccer program, shadowing children with disabilities who play soccer.

Sophia Rose Rothstein

November 17, 2012 Sophia is the daughter of Una Boysen and Michael Rothstein, sister of Victor, and granddaughter of Sally Rothstein. Mitzvah Project: Sophia volunteered at the library.

Benjamin Jon Rothstein

November 10, 2012 Ben is the son of Lauri Blinder Rothstein and Jeffrey Rothstein, brother of Daniella, and grandson of Barbara Katz and Hal Blinder. Mitzvah Project: Ben is collecting used baseball equipment to donate to kids in need through the Newark Bears That Care Foundation.

Victor Henning Rothstein

November 17, 2012 Victor is the son of Una Boysen and Michael Rothstein, brother of Sophia, and grandson of Sally Rothstein. Mitzvah Project: Victor volunteers at the Jersey Animal Coalition, answering phones and showing prospective pet owners animals they might like.

Loved Ones Remembered

Womens Connection
From Hasidic to Hipster, we will be exploring and munching our way through Williamsburg, Brooklyn on Thursday, November 15. We will leave TSTI on a Coach Bus at 9:00am sharp and will leave Brooklyn by 3:00pm. Cost will be $50. Please RSVP with check made out to TSTI Womens Connection - directly to Ellen Blake at 45 Lenox Terrace, West Orange, NJ 07052 by 11/8/12. Please include your name, email, and phone.

THE CARING COMMUNITY NEEDS YOU

We have many ways to get involved in the TSTI community The Caring Community helps to reach out to families who have had a recent loss. This is an easy way to be a member of a group at TSTI with a very necessary and needed purpose. Volunteering with the bereavement group is about a 30 minute commitment A YEAR! Please contact Cindy Sonnabend, 973-912-9560, mcsonna@ aol.com, if you would like to chat about volunteering with this wonderful group.

Renaissance Group
The Renaissance Group started off the New Year with a paid-up luncheon in October with Cantor Rebecca Moses as our guest. Cantors warmth and friendliness, combined with her good sense of humor, made the event all the more joyful. Renaissance is happy to welcome to our group the following new members: Judith Caden, Harriet Fishman, Diana and Donald Jaffe, Phyllis and Joel Joseph, Ellen Glaserman and Harvey Kaufman, and Jane and Andrew Kessler. We look forward to seeing you at all of our get togethers. Welcome, welcome, welcome. We are in for a wonderful treat on Tuesday, November 13 when we travel by bus to the New York Historical Society that has just undergone a $65 million renovation. The entire four oors are given over to the present exhibit WWll and NYC. Bobbe Futterman and Bettye Green have arranged the trip. You will receive full details in the mail. Our annual Chanukah dinner, chaired by Ellie and Larry Silverstein, will be coming up on Sunday, December 9. Please save the date and plan to join us.

Mimi Braun

Noah Chaim Pascual

October 27, 2012 Noah is the son of Nancy Glassman and David Pascual, and grandson of Judy and Dennis Glassman and Candida and Dominador Pascual. Mitzvah Project: Noah will use his skills as an archer to raise money for the prevention of cruelty to animals.

Jean Alpert Remembered by Stan Alpert Alexander Baldini Remembered by Reginald Baldini Gloria Baldinucci Remembered by Joyce Baldinucci Irving Bayer Ida Turetsky Remembered by Jesse & Leslie Bayer Abraham Lebson Remembered by Joan Bildner Mildred Nussbaum David Kofman Remembered by Allen & Dianne Chirls Charles Cooper Remembered by Sanford Cooper Kathleen Driscoll Remembered by Lynne Crawford Grace Dessau Remembered by Howard Dessau Daniel Duane, Sr. Remembered by Daniel Duane Sophie Felper Remembered by Everett Felper Norman Bruck Remembered by Susan Felsenheld Ruth Salzberg Remembered by Gloria Fink Joseph Sapir Remembered by Mimi Fogel Barbara Furst Remembered by Henry Furst Frances Gittes Remembered by Franklin Gittes Betty Schachter Remembered by Sydell Greenstone Frank Halpern Remembered by Deborah Halpern Abraham Straus Remembered by Estelle Harwood Leon Jurgrau Remembered by Elinor Hayum Bernard Shurkin Remembered by Miriam Heyman Rose Jacobs Remembered by Andrew Jacobs Joel Jaffe Remembered by Bonnie Jaffe Hyman Kaplowitz Remembered by Stewart Kaplowitz Adam Katz Remembered by Linda & Jay Katz Leo Caplan Remembered by Harriet Lainer

Henrietta Larkey Barney Larkey Remembered by Lois Larkey Benjamin Fonorow Remembered by David Leit Harold Kaplan Rose Leiwant Remembered by Irene Leiwant Arthur Witmondt Remembered by Barbara Levy Samuel Mankowitz Remembered by Murray Mankowitz Sandi Miller Remembered by Scott Miller Emma Maker Remembered by Bennett Nathanson Mintsy Agin Remembered by Ellen Noloff Louis Secunda Minnie Secunda Remembered by Miriam Payson Richard Peckman Remembered by Mildred Peckman Frances Feig Remembered by Sylvia Pfeffer Bessie Smith Remembered by Elaine Presby Paul Rosenblatt Remembered by Jay Rosenblatt Joseph Handelsman Remembered by Linda Scharf Dorothy Rosenfeld Remembered by Janet Schwamm Margaret Woods Remembered by Char Silberg Carl Ackerman Jr. Remembered by Elliot Sommer Harry Sklar Remembered by Doris Spector Sylvia Sporn Remembered by Eric Sporn Laura Atlas Taffet Marianne Windholm Remembered by Mark Taffet & Deborah Green-Taffet Jessie Van Vort Remembered by Stephanie Tarre Herman Schlenger Remembered by Marjorie Weil Therese Kronowitz Remembered by Cheryl Weinberg Sadie Aron Remembered by Ruth Weinberg Max Weintraub Remembered by Stephen Weintraub George Zoref Remembered by Arnold Zoref

In Memoriam
RAY KLIEGMAN Father of Jeanne Sachs ALBERT PEARL Brother of Alice Forman SHIRLEY RUBINSTEIN Mother of Arlene Lieberman PHIL SCHARF Father of Sue Nissim

TRIBUTES
Contributions in memory of loved ones and in honor of the simchas in our lives are acts of loving kindness. We are grateful for your generous support of Temple through various Temple Funds.
MAURICE KOENIGSBERG ARTS AND MUSIC FUND
IN HONOR OF The ofcial installation of Cantor Moses Ellen & Jay Rice

TEMPLE FUND
IN MEMORY OF Alice Rosenberg, sister of Gert Zoref Ellen & Jay Rice Pauline Bender, mother of Toby Staenberg Ellen & Jay Rice Mildred Jacobson, mother of Robert Jacobson Caren & Lee Gaitman Jill & Allen Cohen Richard Braitman Rene & Edmund Spelman IN HONOR OF Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Granados Ellen & Jay Rice The engagement of Barbara & Ken Sunbergs son Helene & Jack Fersko SPEEDY RECOVERY Rob Ozer Helene & Jack Fersko Eric Sporn TSTI Board of Trustees

May their memories be for a blessing

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POMERANTZ FUND FOR ADULT JEWISH LEARNING

IN HONOR OF Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Granados Hope Pomerantz SPEEDY RECOVERY Len Schuman Leslie & Jesse Bayer

I knew that keeping TSTIs commitment to making membership accessible to all was a continuing challenge in light of difficult economic times. And, as I said on Rosh Hashanah, my decision to accept the Presidency was based in part on my hope that I could help Temple navigate the difficult waters. I am so proud and thankful for the many lay leaders who have worked so hard to make sure we can continue our commitment to all our Temple families. Our Finance Committee, Dues Adjustment Committee, Executive Committee and Board of Trustees have all worked tirelessly to find ways to meet our budget requirements but still provide all necessary adjustments. Our Clergy and Administrative staff also deserve special thanks for finding ways for us to save substantial dollars, even if it means more for them to do, in order to allow us to provide the relief we need to provide. Because, the thing is, here at TSTI we have a Sanctuary and a Ballroom. but we do not have a Stage.

LINDA AND RUDY SLUCKER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

IN MEMORY OF Harvey Slevin Donald Parker Debi & Ben Wolkoff & Family

RABBI COHENS DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN MEMORY OF Jonathan Bitman, brother of Carole Leone & Paige Ascher Helen & Jeff DuBowy SPEEDY RECOVERY Rob Ozer Sue & David Wishnow Helen & Jeff DuBowy

STARK CONFIRMATION CLASS TRIP FUND

IN MEMORY OF Pauline Bender, mother of Toby Staenberg Matty & Dan Goldberg

WOMENS CONNECTION FUND FOR REFORM JEWISH SUMMERS

IN MEMORY OF Alice Rosenberg, sister of Gert Zoref Renaissance Group

RABBI MILLERS DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN APPRECIATION Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year Bob & Robin Rabinowitz

CANTOR MOSES DISCRETIONARY FUND

IN HONOR OF Your ofcial installation as Cantor at TSTI Debbie Bernstein & Family Linda & Joel Scharf Sue & David Wishnow

All in the Family . . .

Mazel tov to:
Sue and Mitch Jacobsen on the marriage of their son, Ryan, to Christine Kovach. Amy and Bob Katz on the engagement of their son, Bryan, to Cathy Cuthbert. Melanie and Jack Atkins on the engagement of their son, Scott, to Carly Furman. Lori and Mark Rosen on the engagement of their daughter, Amanda, to Josh Bakhash. Karen and Bob Burrick on the marriage of their son, David, to Danielle Rabin.

Jay Rice, President PEARL & SAM GREEN PRESCHOOL FUND

IN APPRECIATION Larry Brodey Andy & Wendy Jacobs

BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE
Gloria Mankowitz Alan Mankowitz Remembered by: Murray Mankowitz Anita Sorrell Evelyn Schaffran Estelle Schaffran Morris Schaffran Seymour Sorrell Samuel Gersten Remembered by: Alan Sorrell

RICHARD GROSS CONFIRMATION CLASS FUND

IN MEMORY OF Saul Rosen, husband of Helen Rosen Sheldon & Charlotte Gross

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We extend a 10% discount to all Temple congregants.

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The Apter family returns to Maplewood, continuing to serve the Jewish Community for four generations.
Services available from $4695* Up to a $500 donation back to Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel from each funeral. In home and at need arrangements available from an Apter family member.

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Apter Memorial Chapels

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Independently Owned and Operated

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2122 Millburn Ave. Maplewood, NJ

Jason L. Apter, Manager, NJ Lic. No. 3650

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*Graveside/SOP package includes professional charges, preparation, and local transportation. Does not include casket, vault, shroud and cash disbursements such as cemetery fees, death certificates, gratuities. Request our general price list. Call for details.

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A Lifetime Commitment To Honest, Caring Service In Our Shared Tradition, At Three Elegant Locations 345 Main Street 415 Morris Avenue 49 Whippany Road Chatham, NJ 07926 Springfield, NJ 07081 Whippany, NJ. 07981 Toll Free 855-606-3600 b Phone 973-665-1800 b www.rosschapels.com Mark Samuel Ross, Esq., Manager, N.J. Lic. No. JP03716 Robin L. Ross, Licensed Funeral Director, N.J. Lic. No. JP04283

(973) 422-0600 (800) 938-6372

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432 Scotland Road South Orange, New Jersey 07079 Contact us at info@tstinj.org Visit our website at www.tsti.org Ph: 973-763-4116 Fax: 973-763-3941

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