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Rosh HaShanah Yom Kippur 5782 Shanah Tovah Sidney M. Helbraun, D.D., Senior Rabbi Victor H. Weissberg, D.H.L, D.D. Rabbi Emeritus Adam Kahan, ACC, Cantor Rabbi Ari Moffic, Director of Congregational Learning Janice Hadesman, Executive Director High Holidays 2021
Transcript of Rosh HaShanah Yom Kippur ñ ó ô î Shanah Tovah
Rosh HaShanah Yom Kippur
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Shanah Tovah
Sidney M. Helbraun, D.D., Senior Rabbi Victor H. Weissberg, D.H.L, D.D. Rabbi Emeritus Adam Kahan, ACC, Cantor Rabbi Ari Moffic, Director of Congregational Learning Janice Hadesman, Executive Director
High Holidays 2021
Information You Should Know...
MI SHEBEIRACH LIST (Sick List) Prayers will be offered on behalf of the sick during the High Holiday morning services. If you’d like to add the name of your loved ones who are ill on the Prayer for the Sick List, email Leslie Hanus at [email protected] or call her at 847.205.9982 ext. 202 as soon as possible. There will also be a list located on the podium in the lobby at the end of the Erev Rosh HaShanah and Kol Nidrei services and prior to each morning service. Please print the name of your loved ones, if they are not already listed on the preprinted Mi Shebeirach list. KADDISH LIST FOR YIZKOR SERVICE On Yom Kippur afternoon at the Yizkor service, we read the names of our loved ones who have passed away this past year. If you have lost a loved one this past year, and his/her name does not appear on the printed Kaddish list, you may add names to the Kaddish list located on the podium in the lobby after the 1:45 pm afternoon service. Please print legibly so Rabbi can easily read your loved ones name. You may add names to the Kaddish list by emailing Leslie Hanus at [email protected] or call her at 847.205.9982 ext. 202 as soon as possible. BIKUR CHOLIM Our clergy visit those who are hospitalized. Please notify Leslie Hanus at 847.205.9982 ext. 202, so they can fulfill this special mitzvah, and offer a Mi Shebeirach (prayer for a speedy recovery). PLEASE TURN OFF ALL PAGERS AND CELL PHONES. GOD WILL REACH YOU THROUGH YOUR PRAYERS. If you are a doctor, please put your cell phone on vibrate and let us know where you are sitting. LANYARDS - Please keep your lanyards for next year’s High Holidays.
2021-2022 TEMPLE BETH-EL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE wishes you L’Shanah Tovah President: Don Solomon Financial Vice President: Howard Korenthal Executive Vice President: Amy Huck Membership Vice President: Bob Karp Administrative Vice President: David Levine Fundraising Vice President: Jack Kamm Religious Activities Vice President: Wayne Shapiro Recording Secretary: Tracy Coleman Education Vice President: Sandy Ridker Past President: Judy Rosen
IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY - IF A LOVED ONE AT HOME MUST CONTACT YOU DURING HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES, THEY MAY CALL 847.650.0396, AND AN USHER WILL LOCATE YOU.
High Holiday Musicians
Cantor Adam Kahan Richard Green, Choir Conductor Craig Scheidecker, Keyboard
Temple Beth-El Volunteers: Soprano: Sara Fueston, Sara Heyman, and Sharon Rosenberg Alto: Randy Barr, Kirsten Rabishaw, and Mary Silverman Baritone: Daniel Wolf Instrumentalists: Steve Lane, Gordy Levine, and Jerry Lewis - Guitar Guest and Professional Artists: Emily Joy Lee – Soprano; Denise Knowlton – Alto; Alan Taylor – Tenor; Christopher Betz and Leo Radosavljevic – Bass/Baritone; Catherine Kuna - Cello
Monday, September 20 5:30 pm Pizza & Sukkot Activities in the TBE Garden 6:15 pm Sukkot Service Tuesday, September 21 10:00 am Sukkot Festival Service Friday, September 24 6:00 pm Ruach Shabbat & Anniversary Blessings Saturday, September 25 9:30 am Casual Morning Minyan 10:00 am Shabbat Service & B’nei Mitzvah of Lily & Jack Melnick Monday, September 27 6:00 pm Erev Simchat Torah Service & Consecration Tuesday, September 28 10:00 am Simchat Torah Festival Service & Yizkor
All High Holiday service times can be found on the back on your ticket or at templebeth-el.org/holidays-festivals
Friday, October 1 5:30 pm Shabbat Yeladim 7:30 pm Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 2 9:30 am Casual Morning Minyan Friday, October 8 7:30 pm 150th Anniversary Shabbat Service Saturday, October 9 9:30 am Casual Morning Minyan 10:00 am Shabbat Service & B’nei Mitzvah of Sam Epstein Friday, October 15 6:00 pm Ruach Shabbat Service
Saturday, October 16 9:30 am Casual Morning Minyan
Upcoming Service Schedule
BOARD OF JEWISH EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER (BJE-ECC) AT TEMPLE BETH-EL
The Board of Jewish Education Early Childhood Center is a lab school offering a rich Jewish education as well as preparing children academically, socially and emotionally for their future school years. Parent-tot through pre-kindergarten classes are offered, incorporating Jewish and secular age-appropriate curriculums. A few openings are still available for the 2021-22 school year. Tours and observations are on-going and registration for the 2022-23 school year will begin in November. For more information, please contact JoAnne Barston (On-site Coordinator) at 847.272.4455.
Prayers of Your Heart (3:30 - 4:00 pm)
Yizkor & N’ilah Service (4:00 pm)
Beginning at 3:30 pm on Yom Kippur our choir will fill our worship space with beautiful music from the High Holidays. Due to Covid restrictions, the Ark is inaccessible. Please allow the music to lift your prayer from your seats. At 4:00 pm, Yizkor will begin followed immediately by N’ilah.
All services above take place in person and via livestream. RSVP is required for all in person services. Go to templebeth-el.org/calendar to RSVP.
Livestream all services at www.templebeth-el.org/livestream Morning Minyan every Wednesday at 8:00 am (7:45 am Schmooze) on Zoom only.
Sunday School 2.0 Mondays (Oct. 4 - Dec. 13) 6:00 - 7:00 pm A deeper dive into Introduction to Judaism. How does Judaism address the big questions of life from sin, suffering, afterlife to what we believe about God and how one can “pick and choose” commandments. No cost. Led by: Ari Moffic Register: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/sunday-school-2 Adult B’nei Mitzvah Cohort (Zoom only) Mondays (Oct. 4 - April 30) 7:00 - 7:30 pm A review of the main Shabbat prayers - how to fluently read them/chant them and major Hebrew vocabulary for meaning. Prepare to read a verse (or 2 or 3) from Torah at Shabbat morning services April 30. Torah study and d’var Torah writing. No cost; Zoom only. Led by: Ari Moffic Register: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/adult-bnei-mitzvah Torah Study Mondays (starts Oct. 4) 7:30 - 8:30 pm Why is the Torah so important to us? More than the stories we read, it’s the interactions we have with those stories. For thousands of years we have learned, grown and struggled with our tradition – sometimes seeking to gain understanding, and sometimes to make sense of this sacred scroll. We invite you to join in the conversation. We’ll be picking up from where we left off last year, near the end of the book of Exodus. We hope you will bring your knowledge, experience and insights into our conversation as we explore together. No cost. Led by: Rabbi Sidney Helbraun Register: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/torah-class-2122 Talmudic Treasure (Zoom Only) Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:00 am The Talmud is a repository of Jewish wisdom and inspiration. Join Rabbi Weissberg’s Tuesday morning class to explore, imbibe and enjoy the Rabbinic mind and spirit that is cogent to this very day. Knowledge of Hebrew or Aramaic is not a prerequisite. Texts will be provided. Cost: $125/members, $150/non-members (for 2021-22) Led by: Rabbi Victor Weissberg Register: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/talmudic-treasure Modern Jewish Poetry in Translation Wednesdays (Oct. 13-Dec. 15) 12:00 - 1:00 pm Read a poem a class focusing on the major Jewish themes and imagery in each piece. Discuss the emotion and charge of each poem. Class meets Wednesdays, except for the first Wednesday of each month. No cost. Led by: Ari Moffic Register: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/jewish-poetry Wise Aging Fridays (Oct. 22 - Nov. 19) 9:30 - 10:30 am Join Dr. H. Steven Moffic for Wise Aging, a Jewish program that considers mindfulness and contemplative practices such as meditation, text study and journaling to be foundational to aging wisely. No cost. Led by: Retired Psychiatrist Dr. H. Steven Moffic Register: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/wise-aging Parashat Hashavuah Saturdays (Ongoing) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Join Rabbi Helbraun and Cantor Kahan for teachings from the weekly Torah portion. On mornings when there is a B’nei Mitzvah, Tom Burnstine will be leading the class. No cost; no registration needed. Led by: Rabbi Sidney Helbraun & Cantor Kahan To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86779272772 Meeting ID: 867 792 72772 Password: 2059982
All classes take place in person and on Zoom! Visit www.templebeth-el.org/adult-education to register online.
Temple Beth-El and jBaby Chicago present…
B ro a d way & M e
Wednesday mornings at Temple Beth-El Fall Session: October 6 - November 11
9:30 - 10:30 am - Movers & Shakers 10:30-11:30 am - Babies
Spend the morning with your 0-2 year old as our littlest Broadway fans are introduced to show tunes, characters and stories while Broadway musicals are brought to life by Stages Performing Arts. Each class incorporates activities that are designed to support your little one’s physical, cognitive, social-emotional and language development. An age-appropriate Jewish story and snack time will be included to give you a chance to socialize too. Come meet other parents with children similar in age.
Fee: $72 (1 child), $108 (2 children) Anyone over the age of 12 must be fully vaccinated to attend
REGISTER ONLINE
Movers & Shakers: www.juf.org/broadwaytots Babies: www.juf.org/broadwaytots
This program is made possible by a grant from a program of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago.
Join us for Family Fun High Holiday Celebration & Back to School Bash (for all ages) in the TBE Garden on Saturday, September 11 from 3:30-4:30 pm!
High Holiday Celebration features a sing-a-long with Cantor Kahan, nature crafts, birthday cupcake and more surprises!
Religious School families are invited to visit your classroom and meet our teachers. RSVP online by Sept. 10 at noon: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/family-fun-backtoschool-2021 This event is weather permitting. Questions? Email Shaina at [email protected]
Facilitated by a veteran early childhood teacher, this experience will include music, sensory play and Jewish holiday celebrations! Join us once a month at Temple Beth-El from 9:45-10:30 am (Sept. 19, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Jan. 16, Feb. 13, and Apr. 3). For children ages 0-3 and parents or grandparents! Masks are required for adults and children ages 2 and above; attendees age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated in order to attend. Cost: $60 per child Questions? Email Rabbi Ari ([email protected]) Register online: https://www.templebeth-el.org/event/grown-up-and-me
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16: HIGH HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE FOR THE ARK At Rosh HaShanah services, ushers will hand out bags to take home and fill with KOSHER food. Bring your filled bags back to Glenbrook South on Yom Kippur (Sept. 16) or to the TBE Parking Lot (Sept. 17-20) and deposit them in the ARK storage containers. For security reasons, please DO NOT bring bags into the High School, or the Temple. Most needed items are:
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30: A JUST HARVEST A Just Harvest is the largest community soup kitchen in the Chicago metro area. Volunteers from Temple Beth-El join together four times a year to help A Just Harvest feed those in need. Come join us, we need your help on September 30! Volunteers (12 years and older) can choose to shop and/or deliver food, due to COVID-19 restrictions. If volunteering in person is not an option, donations to help pay for meals are also accepted. Donate online here: https://www.templebeth-el.org/donate (please choose A Just Harvest Fund). A Just Harvest is located at 7649 N Paulina St in Chicago, about a 45-minute drive from Northbrook.
Don’t miss being part of our EXCITING September Tikkun Olam Programs!
Our Tikkun Olam projects are for all ages. Visit templebeth-el.org/social-action for all upcoming projects!
Green Giant canned vegetables Hunt’s / Red Gold diced tomatoes and tomato sauce Dole / Del Monte canned fruit (regular and sugar free) Applesauce Peanut Butter Jelly (regular and sugar free) Grape juice Oatmeal Cereal Pasta
Barilla pasta sauce (vegetarian) Canned beans Bush’s / Heinz vegetarian baked beans Rice Quinoa Vegetable / canola / olive oil Canned tuna Canned or jarred gefilte fish Children’s Diapers size 3 and up Baby wipes
It is humbling to think that October 8, 2021 will mark TBE’s 150th anniversary (as well as the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Fire!). Did you know that we are one of the country’s oldest existing Jewish congregations? Please save the date for a special Shabbat Service, in-person or live streaming, to celebrate this momentous occasion. The October 8 service will be a kick-off for several events we will plan during the year to recognize this important achievement!
150th Anniversary
Sisterhood wants to connect with all the women in the congregation, connect them to each other and to our Temple community. Meet other women, connect with friends, learn, play, eat and give back. Join us whether your interests are social or social action.
Annual Dues Levels
Rachel/Leah - $50
Rebecca - $75
Sara - $100
Or more to support women who cannot afford a membership
To Pay by check: Fill out this form
https://bit.ly/joinsisterhood21 and mail your check
To Pay via PayPal Online: Go to
www.templebeth-el.org/sisterhood
Open to All Women of Temple Beth-El You Are Invited to Join & Participate!
2 Ways to Join:
The College Connection Team of Temple Beth-El Sisterhood wants our college students to keep in contact to Jewish life and to their Temple Beth-El family while away from home. Four times a year (Rosh HaShanah, Chanukah, Purim and Passover), the College Connection Committee sends your students Jewish holiday gift packages loaded with delicious baked goods and fun treats. Please note: Only children of Temple Beth-El members are eligible to receive College Connection packages (U.S. addresses only). For your student to receive the Chanukah mailing, complete the form below with payment no later than October 31, 2021.
If you have questions, or would like to volunteer to help, please call or email:
Stacey Orleans 847.338.9596 ([email protected]) or Debbie Sandlow 847.272.0713 ([email protected])
To Pay by check: Fill out this form
https://bit.ly/collegeconnection2021 and mail your check
To Pay via PayPal Online: Go to
www.templebeth-el.org/sisterhood
College Care Packages
2 Ways to Order:
Join TBE Sisterhood on Zoom at 12:30 PM the first Wednesday of each month for a book discussion!
Our upcoming selections:
OCTOBER 6 The Last Flight by Julie Clark
NOVEMBER 3
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel
DECEMBER 1 Fugitive Colors by Lisa Barr
Sisterhood Book Club
Questions? Contact Leslie Schlesinger at [email protected] for information
or book suggestions!
Click here to join
or call 312-626-6799 +
Meeting ID: 806 265 2530
Password: 2059982
To Join via Zoom:
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device 2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings' 3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process 4. Make sure you choose “Temple Beth-El of Northbrook” as your charity!
2021–22 LEADERSHIP CONTACTS
Committee Responsibilities Meetings Chairperson
Religious Activities (RAC) Clergy, religious, services and High Holiday policies. B’nei mitzvah program
4th Wednesday of the month
RAC VP, Wayne Shapiro [email protected]
Finance TBE’s finances and budget. 2nd Tuesday of the month
Financial VP, Howard Korenthal [email protected]
Administrative/House Maintenance, facilities, and administrative areas.
1st Wednesday of the month
Administrative VP, David Levine [email protected]
Membership New members and membership retention. 1st Monday of the month
Membership VP, Bob Karp [email protected]
Social Action (SAC) Meets periodically to plan social action events.
Education Educational and social programming for children and adults.
Email chair for dates
Education VP, Sandy Ridker [email protected]
Fundraising Plans TBE fundraising events Fundraising VP, Jack Kamm [email protected]
3rd Monday of the month
Men’s Club Meets regularly and offers many outstanding programs.
Men’s Club Co-Presidents, Ric Bachrach [email protected] & Bryan Mittelman [email protected]
Sisterhood Meets regularly and offers many outstanding programs.
Sisterhood Governing Board Rep Leslie Schlesinger, [email protected]
Email chair for dates
Other Executive Committee Members
President Executive Vice President Secretary Past President
Don Solomon [email protected] Amy Huck [email protected] Tracy Coleman [email protected] Judy Rosen [email protected]
Questions about: Who?
B’nei Mitzvah
Tutoring ……………………………………………….…. Leslie Hanus
Photo or walkthrough appointments…….... Leslie Hanus
Appointments with Rabbi or Cantor…….….. Leslie Hanus
Kiddush…………………………………………….……… Janice Hadesman
Clergy Appointments………………………….………….. Leslie Hanus
Financial inquiries……………………..…………………... Nancy Reil
General School questions…………………………..…... Shaina Farwell
Life Cycle event (births, losses, weddings)………. Leslie Hanus
Membership Questions, Donations………………… Holly Hamburg
Mi Shebeirach, Yahrzeits, Kaddish………..………... Leslie Hanus
Who? Email 847.205.9982 ext.
Hours
Shaina Farwell [email protected] 208 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.
Janice Hadesman [email protected] 211 Monday – Friday
Holly Hamburg [email protected] 207 Tues., Wed., Thurs.
Leslie Hanus [email protected] 202 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.
Rabbi Sidney Helbraun [email protected] 204 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.
Ari Moffic [email protected] 212 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.
Cantor Adam Kahan [email protected] 206 Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri.
Nancy Reil [email protected] 209 Monday - Friday
Rabbi Victor Weissberg Leave message with Shaina Farwell 208
Bimah Flower Donations
We gratefully acknowledge the donations for Bimah flowers on this Rosh HaShanah & Yom Kippur.
Careful attention has been given to all High Holiday requests. If your bimah flower request is not listed, please call Shaina Farwell in the Temple office at 847.205.9982 ext. 208, and your request will be listed in the October/November Bulletin.
Donor Sentiment
Susan and Howard Atlas In honor of our children and grandchildren - Amy, Jeremy, Scott, Becky, Liam, Caleb and Matthew
The Barichello and Kahn Families In memory of Paul Barichello
The Barichello and Kahn Families In memory of Lois Kahn
Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Barr In honor of our children and grandchildren
Al Bloom In memory of Lois S. Bloom and Cary Blumberg
Donna Blumberg In memory of my husband Cary Blumberg
Donna Blumberg In memory of my mother Lois Bloom
Andrea, Bruce, Jason and Natalie Brown In memory of Mildred and Siegmund Kupferberg
Dr. and Mrs. Maxim Chasanov In honor of our four beautiful children- Chanel, Dior, David and Michael
Dr. and Mrs. Maxim Chasanov In honor of our daughter Dior's marriage to Joseph Serio
The Cloch Family In memory of Harvey Cloch
The Cloch Family In memory of Sidney Freedland
The Cloch Family In memory of Marilyn Cloch
Susan, Jonathan and Jennifer Coren In memory of David Coren
Robin and Howard Diamond, Stephani, Ari, Ally, Scott, Talia, Murphy and Josie
In honor of our mom, grandma and gigi Sue Groner
Robin and Howard Diamond In honor of our grandchildren, Murphy Benjamin Briskman and Josephine Blake Diamond
Terry Diamond In memory of Gerry and Hy Diamond and Tiffany Diamond
Devra and Michael Doman In memory of Lisa Doman, Marlene and Howard Doman, Marty Lackner and Irving Lipsky
Linda Dubin In memory of Alan Jay Stein
Linda Dubin In memory of Irwin Dubin
Linda Dubin In memory of James Stein
Linda Dubin In memory of Lola Stein
Lauren, Orrin, Jack and Nicole Edidin In memory of Fae and David Gottainer, Ryan Gottainer, Claire and Jack Ruben, Janet and Louis Zis, Arnold Swerdlow
Lonni and Scott Glickson In honor of Lauren, Matt, Noah, Zachary, Ethan and Benjamin Grossberg; Denise, Jordan, Dylan and Lyla Glickson
Murray Gordon and family In honor of my children and grandchildren
Sue Groner In memory of Joseph Groner
Lori and Joel Haberman In honor of Katie, David, Amy, Tyler and Suzanne
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donated bimah flowers for Rosh HaShanah. Thank you for your generosity and support.
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donated bimah flowers for Rosh HaShanah. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Donor Sentiment
Fern and Craig Hahn In honor of our children and grandchildren
Holly and Phil Hamburg In honor of Janice Hadesman's leadership and commitment to TBE
Barb and Tom Harris In honor of Joey and Maddie
Debbie and Bob Herst In memory of Erma and Arthur Morris and Arnold Herst
Holly and Harold Israel In honor of our children, Mitchell and Marni
Marsha and Jack Kamm In honor of our children, Aron and Sandra Kamm, Sara and Harley Gold, and our precious grandchildren, Leah, Baruch, Bayla and Binyamin Gold, Shayna and Elana Kamm
Marsha and Jack Kamm In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Baruch Menachem
Kaplan and Rifkin Families In memory of Florence Salkin
Kaplan and Rifkin Families In memory of Doris Kaplan
Kaplan and Rifkin Families In memory of Marvin Cooper
Robert Kaplan and Judie Sokol In memory of Joseph and Rose Kaplan
Robert Kaplan and Judie Sokol In memory of Arnold Sokol
Susan Klingenstein and Joe Tepper In memory of Sharon Klingenstein and Nana
Susan Klingenstein and Joe Tepper In memory of Frederick Klingenstein and Bumpa
The Lackner family In memory of Marty Lackner
The Lackner family In memory of Irving Lipsky
Corinne and Fred Lane In honor of our grandchildren and great grandchildren Kim/Dev, Jess/Dan, Alex/Dan, Joey, Hannah, Bradley, Asher, Scarlett
Evelyn and Jerold Levin In memory of our beloved parents - Isabel and Herman Levin and Salomon and Elsa Strauss
Evelyn and Jerold Levin In memory of our beloved son, Craig Levin
The Levinsky Family In memory of Janet Levinsky
The Maisch Family and Lynn Herling In memory of Eve and Adam Herling
Amy, Rich, Zachary and Rebecca Noren In memory of Judy Noren
Joseph Noren and family In memory of Judith Noren
Joseph Noren and family In memory of Rose and Isador Norensky
Joseph Noren and family In memory of Mollie and Ben Friedman
Joseph Noren and family In memory of Seymour Noren
Kirsten and Rabbi Dan Rabishaw In honor of our children
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donated bimah flowers for Rosh HaShanah. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Donor Sentiment
Ellen, Carly, Blair, and Benjamin Robin, Tommy and Jori Sternberg and family
In memory of Lillian Aizuss
Ellen, Carly, Blair, and Benjamin Robin, Tommy and Jori Sternberg and family
In memory of Leo and Else Hyman
Ellen, Carly, Blair, and Benjamin Robin, Tommy and Jori Sternberg and family
In memory of Jack Aizuss
Judy and David Rosen In honor of our children Ariel, Talia, Sean and Noa
Barbara Berman and Fred Rosenberg In memory of Sam and Lillian Gothelf and Maurice and Eleanor Rosenberg
Lisa and Javier Rubinstein In honor of our children Stefanie, Jason and Jill Rubinstein
Leslie and Paul Schlesinger In honor of family and friends
Cynthia Schaffer and Douglas Schwartz In honor of our children - Jordan, Rachel, Ariel, Jonah Shifrin and grandchildren Hava Naomi and Micah Isaac Shifrin, Jack Matthew Schwartz and Sella Miriam Shifrin
Cynthia Schaffer and Douglas Schwartz In memory of our son, Matthew
Michelle and Steve Serck In honor of our children Jacob, Adam and Benjamin
Michelle and Steve Serck In memory of Marilyn Avny
The Silver Family In memory of Larry Silver
Mary and Gene Silverman In honor of our children and grandchildren
Susan and Charles Silverman In memory of Bessie and Leo Einhorn and Henrietta and Harry Silverman
Marsha and Ed Simkin In honor of Laura, Karen, Aidan, Julie, Matt, Alex, Elizabeth, John, Brian, Amanda, Logan and Mason
Joi, David, Rachel and Noah Smith In memory of Barbara Shortz
Joi, David, Rachel and Noah Smith In memory of William Shortz
The Spero family In honor of a sweet New Year
Randee and Harvey Stelman In memory of Ferne Reichman
Randee and Harvey Stelman In memory of Harry Reichman
Randee and Harvey Stelman In memory of Geoffrey Reichman
The Sugar/Factor/Lev Family In memory of Walter Sugar
Terri Rudd and Jim Testa and family In memory of Marvin and Shirley Rudd
Sharyn and Mark Trachtenberg Family In memory of our beloved fathers and grandfathers Arnold L. Weiner and Michael Trachtenberg
Cindy and Hal Wolken In honor of our children and grandchildren
Essie Novick Wolken and family In memory of Cyril "Cy" Wolken
Eleanor Weiss Zoub In memory of Dr. Marvin Weiss
Eleanor Weiss Zoub In memory of Burton I. Zoub
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donated bimah flowers for Yom Kippur. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Donor Sentiment
Susan and Howard Atlas In memory of Lorraine Hefter Shapiro, Howard Hefter, Seymour Shapiro, Doris and Joseph Atlas, Leslie Hefter
The Barichello and Kahn Families In memory of Paul Barichello
The Barichello and Kahn Families In memory of Lois Kahn
Dr. and Mrs. Sanford Barr In memory of our parents
Al Bloom In memory of Lois S. Bloom and Cary Blumberg
Donna Blumberg In memory of my husband Cary Blumberg
Donna Blumberg In memory of my mother Lois Bloom
Wendy Kaufman and Lee Boushie In memory of Kim Kadison
Andrea, Bruce, Jason and Natalie Brown In memory of Mildred and Siegmund Kupferberg
Dr. and Mrs. Maxim Chasanov and family In memory of Herbert Goldblatt, Martin and Henrietta Chasanov
The Cloch Family In memory of Harvey Cloch
The Cloch Family In memory of Sidney Freedland
The Cloch Family In memory of Marilyn Cloch
Susan, Jonathan and Jennifer Coren In memory of David Coren
Robin and Howard Diamond, Stephani, Ari, Ally, Scott, Talia, Murphy and Josie
In memory of our parents and grandparents, Richard and Marion Diamond
Robin and Howard Diamond, Stephani, Ari, Ally, Scott, Talia, Murphy and Josie
In memory of our father and Papa, Joe Groner
Terry Diamond In memory of Gerry and Hy Diamond and Tiffany Diamond
Linda Dubin In memory of Alan Jay Stein
Linda Dubin In memory of Irwin Dubin
Linda Dubin In memory of James Stein
Linda Dubin In memory of Lola Stein
Lauren, Orrin, Jack and Nicole Edidin In memory of Fae and David Gottainer, Ryan Gottainer, Claire and Jack Ruben, Janet and Louis Zis, Arnold Swerdlow
Donna and Ronald Fohrman In memory of Rose Fohrman
Lonni and Scott Glickson In honor of Lauren, Matt, Noah, Zachary, Ethan and Benjamin Grossberg; Denise, Jordan, Dylan and Lyla Glickson
Murray Gordon and family In memory of Esther Gordon
Sue Groner In honor of my three great grandchildren
Paula and Michael Haber and family In memory of Anita Haber, Seymour Haber, William Haber, Bernard Hershfield, Keith Hershfield, Lane Idelman, and Idelle Idelman
Lori and Joel Haberman In memory of Oscar Segal, Barbara Segal, Chuck Stern, Kenneth Haberman
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donated bimah flowers for Yom Kippur. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Donor Sentiment
Fern and Craig Hahn In honor of our children and grandchildren
Holly and Phil Hamburg In memory of Alan Bornstein
Barb and Tom Harris In honor of Joey and Maddie
The Herskovitz Family In memory of Irving and Pauline Herkovitz
The Herskovitz Family In memory of Stuart and Esther Lefstein
Debbie and Bob Herst In memory of Erma and Arthur Morris and Arnold Herst
Amy and Frank Huck In memory of Rhoda and Jerry Levant
Holly and Harold Israel In honor of our children, Mitchell and Marni
Kaplan and Rifkin Families In memory of Barbara Barasch
Kaplan and Rifkin Families In memory of Joyce Meyers
Robert Kaplan and Judie Sokol In memory of Joseph and Rose Kaplan
Robert Kaplan and Judie Sokol In memory of Arnold Sokol
Susan Klingenstein and Joe Tepper In memory of Sharon Klingenstein and Nana
Susan Klingenstein and Joe Tepper In memory of Frederick Klingenstein and Bumpa
The Lackner family In memory of Marty Lackner
The Lackner family In memory of Irving Lipsky
Corinne and Fred Lane In memory of Bess and David Cohen
Corinne and Fred Lane In memory of Ida and Isadore Lane
Evelyn and Jerold Levin In memory of our beloved parents - Isabel and Herman Levin and Salomon and Elsa Strauss
Evelyn and Jerold Levin In memory of our beloved son, Craig Levin
The Levinsky Family In memory of Janet Levinsky
The Maisch Family and Lynn Herling In memory of Eve and Adam Herling
The Weiss-Marx-Fradin-Herman-Mendelsohn Clan In memory of Dorothy and Maurice Marx, Marilyn Saberman Weiss
Amy, Rich, Zachary and Rebecca Noren In memory of Bella and Joseph Feigen, Rose and Benjamin Weber, Rose and Isadore Norensky and Molly and Bernard Friedman
Joseph Noren and family In memory of Judith Noren
Ellen, Carly, Blair, and Benjamin Robin, Tommy and Jori Sternberg and family
In memory of Lillian Aizuss
Ellen, Carly, Blair, and Benjamin Robin, Tommy and Jori Sternberg and family
In memory of Leo and Else Hyman
Ellen, Carly, Blair, and Benjamin Robin, Tommy and Jori Sternberg and family
In memory of Jack Aizuss
We gratefully acknowledge the following individuals who donated bimah flowers for Yom Kippur. Thank you for your generosity and support.
Donor Sentiment
Barbara Berman and Fred Rosenberg In memory of Maurice and Eleanor Rosenberg and Sam and Lillian Gothelf
Lisa and Javier Rubinstein In memory of our dads, Robert Greenfield and Osvaldo Rubinstein
Leslie and Paul Schlesinger In honor of family and friends
Cynthia Schaffer and Douglas Schwartz In honor of our children - Jordan, Rachel, Ariel, Jonah Shifrin and grandchildren Hava Naomi and Micah Isaac Shifrin, Jack Matthew Schwartz and Sella Miriam Shifrin
Cynthia Schaffer and Douglas Schwartz In memory of our son, Matthew
Michelle and Steve Serck In memory of Pina and Earl Avny, Marilyn Avny, Albert and Maeta Schloss, Carl and Helen Seidel, Ronnie Serck, Harriet and Sidney Serck
The Silver Family In memory of Larry Silver
Mary and Gene Silverman In memory of Eleanor and Harvey Silverman
Mary and Gene Silverman In memory of George and Evelyn Wilkinson and Georgia Owen
Susan and Charles Silverman In memory of Bessie and Leo Einhorn and Henrietta and Harry Silverman
Marsha and Ed Simkin In honor of Adele Goldstein
Marsha and Ed Simkin In memory of Dave C. Goldstein and Al and Corrine Simkin
Marsha and Ed Simkin In memory of Irwin Simkin
Joi, David, Rachel and Noah Smith In memory of Barbara Shortz
Joi, David, Rachel and Noah Smith In memory of William Shortz
The Spero family In memory of our loved ones
Randee and Harvey Stelman In memory of Esther Stelman
Randee and Harvey Stelman In memory of Bernard Stelman
Randee and Harvey Stelman In memory of Pearl (Pep) Bernstein
The Sugar/Factor/Lev Family In memory of Walter Sugar
Sharyn and Mark Trachtenberg Family In memory of our beloved fathers and grandfathers Arnold L. Weiner and Michael Trachtenberg
Cindy and Hal Wolken In memory of Cy Wolken, Roslyn Wolken, Geraldine Shane, Lynn Kotz, Jerome Shane and Ilene Dashoff
Essie Novick Wolken and family In memory of Chic Novick
Eleanor Weiss Zoub In memory of Dr. Marvin Weiss
Eleanor Weiss Zoub In memory of Burton I. Zoub
The Shofar Service “Belonging to Israel is in itself a spiritual act.” Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
Blessed are we, blessed our gathering, as we open our hearts to the voice of the shofar.
Happy are we who hear its call to return – the sacred trumpet of t’shuvah. Blessed are we held close by an ancient sound that echoes l’dor vador – from generation to generation. Happy are we, rising to the joyful cry of a new year. Blessed are we who hear in these blasts of sound the voice of community.
Happy are we who know its embrace, its season of celebration, its quest for connection and purpose.
Holy is this gift of community, blessed the act of belonging. “According to Rabbah, the Holy One said: “On Rosh Hashanah, recite before Me words of Malchuyot (sovereignty), Zichronot (remembrance), and Shofarot. ‘Sovereignty’ – so that you may acknowledge Me as ruler over you; ‘remembrance’ – so that remembrances of you may rise up favorably before Me. – And how shall all of this be accomplished? Through the sounds of the shofar.” Talmud Rosh HaShanah 34b
Blessing for hearing the Shofar:
יו, נו במצות ם, אשר קדש עול ה, יי,אלהינו מלך ה רוך את בר. נו לשמוע קול שופ וצו
Baruch atah, Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, asher kid’shanu b’mitzvotav, v’tzivanu lishmoa kol shofar.
Source of blessing, Eternal our God, You fill the universe with majestic might – summoning us to hear the sound of the shofar.
נו לזמן הזה נו והגיע ם, שהחינו וקימ עול ה, יי,אלהינו מלך ה רוך את ב
Baruch atah, Adonai, Eloheinu melech haolam, shehecheyanu v’kiy’manu v’higianu laz’man hazeh.
Source of blessing, Eternal our God, You fill the universe with majestic might – giving us life, upholding the life within us, and bringing us to this time.
Malchuyot: Accepting God’s Sovereignty We are stiff-necked and stubborn; teach us to bend before you.
Convinced we’re right, entrenched in our own perspective, we resist Your call to repent.
Convinced we’re self-sufficient, entrenched in the illusion of control, we resist Your call to humility.
Convinced we can have it all, entrenched in the dream of mastering the world, we resist your call to wake up.
Today You summon us out of our arrogance, out of our rigidity, fantasy, shallowness, self-deception.
Teach us to bend our knees, to bow our heads before the Mystery; to realize our frailty and our finitude.
Teach us to make You melech – sovereign in our life; to align ourselves with Your goodness and truth.
We would not bow before Pharaoh. We would not bow before the Persian lord. We would not submit to any power on earth or give ourselves to any material thing. But we, the Jewish people – stiff-necked, stubborn to the end – today we bow before You. Ribono Shel Olam – Power of All, have compassion on the souls of Israel.
Open their hearts to do t’shuvah before You; open their souls for the sake of returning to You.
The shofar is sounded.
רים ה שב ה–תקיע ה תקיע תרוע ה רים תקיע ה שב תקיעה ה תקיע ה תרוע תקיע
Zichronot: Discerning the Compassionate Presence A messenger from another time, a stranger here in our midst – the shofar sounds remembrance. Remember: wherever you go, I am with you. After the flood, in the wake of destruction, Noah discovered the rainbow. Alone on a mountain, a knife in his hand, Abraham heard the voice of compassion. At the end of her strength, afraid for her child, Hagar found a well in the wilderness. Remember: wherever you go, I am with you. In sounding the horn, we summon them back – zichronot: memories of those who saw signs of Your Presence.
A rock gives forth water, hope can blossom in the desert… And when loving hands lighten our darkness, You are there.
When we are caught in the thicket, feel alone or forgotten – the shofar sounds remembrance.
From the deep well of the past, in the depths of our own despair – the shofar sounds remembrance. Remember: My Presence goes with you and will lighten your burden.
Our memory fades, but You remember all that we have forgotten.
Your Presence is a throne where all things matter and nothing is lost.
ה, יי, זוכר הברית. רוך את ב
Baruch atah, Adonai, zocheir hab’rit
Blessed are You, Adonai, You remember the covenant. You remember us.
The shofar is sounded:
רים ה שב ה–תקיע ה תקיע תרוע ה רים תקיע ה שב תקיעה ה תקיע ה תרוע תקיע
Shofarot: A Prayer for Righteous Anger
Misery for breakfast; morning coffee with the news of distant deaths – because someone’s always suffering, and there’s bound to be a crisis raging somewhere, or a quieter catastrophe barely at the threshold of our notice. We’re accustomed to the feeling of something going wrong. Like the static in the background, Tuned out so we can get on with our day. And it’s just the same as yesterday and nothing can be done; so there’s not much point in getting too upset.
But if something were to shock us like a baby’s piercing wail or a fire bell in the night, like a punch in the stomach or a puncture in the eardrum, like a savage call to conscience or a frantic cry for help – would we scream like a shofar and get mad enough to act?
“When a ram’s horn is sounded in a city do the people not take alarm?”
Today the world is born anew. This day, the whole of creation stands before You to be judged. As we are Your children, love us in the way of mothers and fathers. As we are Yours in service, guide us by the light of Your justice, grace and holiness.
ה עמו ישראל ברחמים ה, יי,שומע קול תרוע רוך את ב
Baruch Atah, Adonai, shomei-a kol t’ru-ah Amo Yisrael b’rachamim Blessed are You in our lives, Adonai, You hear, with love, the shofar — true voice of Your people Israel.
The shofar is sounded:
רים ה שב ה–תקיע ה תקיע תרוע ה רים תקיע ה שב תקיע
ה גדולה ה תקיע ה תרוע תקיע
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א, ם ונש ניך, אל ר תינו יערב לפ ארשת שפתנו. מבין ומאזין, מביט ומקשיב לקול תקיעצון סדר שופרותינו. ותקבל ברחמים ובר
Areshet s’fateinu ye-erav l’fanecha. El ram v’nisa meivin umaazin, mabit umakshiv l’kol t’kiyateinu. ut’kabeil b’rachamim uvratzon seder shofroteinu.
Let the wish of our lips - our heart’s desire - be pleasing before You, God Most High. You are knowing and attentive, watchful and aware when we call out: T’kiyah! Lovingly, favorably receive our prayers of Shofarot!
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