Rabbi Michael D. Howald

Cantor Suzanne Bernstein

Bryn Biren, Russell Kaminsky

Co-Presidents

JANUARY 2025

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       Winter, as everyone knows, is cold and flu season. When people get sick, often the first thing they think of is chicken soup. In the Jewish community, using chicken soup to address illness is so common that comedians often refer to chicken soup as “Jewish penicillin.” Everyone has their own favorite recipe, with or without kneidlach (matzah balls), either clear or with some favorite vegetables, and with chicken or just its broth. However, we make it, the association between the Jewish people and chicken soup is firmly fixed in our minds and in the minds of the rest of the world.

 Did you know, however, that chicken soup came to us, not from the ancient land of Israel but from early China? According to food historian and columnist, Joan Nathan (sometimes called the Jewish ‘Julia Child’), chicken soup predates Judaism by thousands of years. According to her, chickens were the first domesticated in China between 10,000 and 7,000 years ago.  It was there, she adds, that chicken soup probably began as a chicken immersed in cold water in a clay pot and placed over hot coals. 

            From China, the soup spread westward, gaining devotees as people shared recipes and tried it themselves. The first historical reference to chicken soup comes from a Greek army surgeon in the first century C.E. who discusses the healthy properties of the soup in a treatise on ancient medicine. Later, in the 12^th century, the Jewish doctor and scholar Maimonides (also known as the Rambam) wrote a book on the causes of symptoms of illness in which he recommended chicken soup as a potent remedy for a whole host of sicknesses. According to the Rambam, chicken soup helped with fevers, coughs, depression and leprosy. The soup was, in his opinion, even a cure for the common cold! The Rambam’s recommendation nearly a thousand years ago may explain, at least in part, why chicken soup is today one of the most iconic of all Jewish foods. 

            Today, you can find many different recipes for Jewish chicken soup. From the classic Ashkenazi soup made with water, chicken, onions, carrots, celery, dill, parsley, and an occasional parsnip, to Yemenite chicken soup made with turmeric, chili peppers, fenugreek, dill, parsley and cilantro to Persian abgoosht made with cardamom, bell peppers and chickpea dumplings. Each Jewish community has its own common version, and each family has its own favorite variations. No matter how we make chicken soup, this is the season for enjoying a hot bowl of chicken soup, even if (or especially because) you’re feeling under the weather and chicken soup is just what the doctor ordered (Even if he lived almost a thousand years ago)!

Bryn Biren

Russell Kaminsky

We have just completed another year at Temple Israel that was filled with many, many religious, educational and just enjoyable activities. Before last year’s calendar meeting, we had discussed cutting back, not offering so many events.  We felt that there were too many offerings and that some of our congregants felt pressured to attend everything that was offered. Jerry Gross, our calendar master, was told that he had to consult with us before adding activities that were not scheduled at our annual calendar meeting that is held in June.

It is now seven months later, and we must make a confession. Many activities were added. There were game nights scheduled in the middle of the week, we gathered to play Bingo, we had guest speakers on Zoom, a theater trip was added, and so were many more events.   What did we learn for adding more offerings to our congregants? Our takeaway is that we have a wide variety of people who belong to our congregation. Some come only for services, but many consider the Temple their family. They look forward to socializing with their friends many days of the week. The Temple is their social and emotional support system. They enjoy a full calendar with a variety of offerings. 

What each of you should be aware of is the great amount of time that goes into the preparation of each of these gatherings. A very successful Bingo event, a Chanukah Pajamaka evening and dinner, a single adult education evening on Zoom, a Bring a Dairy Dish to share supper, all require organization and effort to put into place. Huge thanks go Sisterhood, Brotherhood, Fundraising, Ritual, House, Membership, Caring Community, Religious school, ALL of our committees and EVERY SINGLE PERSON WHO VOLUNTEERS TO ORGANIZE AND HOST AN EVENT. YOUR EFFORTS ARE APPRECIATED!!!!!

The next time you attend a gathering at Temple Israel take the time to thank the people who have made it possible. Time and effort went into even the simplest one.  Events don’t just happen!

Wishing everyone well and to be safe as the years closes!

Sincerely,

Bryn Biren & Russell Kaminsky

Co-Presidents

"Thus says the God of Israel, let my people go!" - Exodus 5:1

This year, on Shabbat on the weekend when we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Jewish world begins reading Shemot, the book of Exodus. Moses tells Pharaoh, "Let my people go!" Those words have echoed down the centuries. In his work, the Mishneh Torah, Maimonides writes, "There is no greater mitzvah than the liberation of prisoners."  As I write these words for the bulletin, Syrians jailed by the Assad regime are being freed, and there is even some hopeful news that the surviving hostages taken into captivity in Gaza on October 7, 2023 may finally be released. I hope that when you read these words, they have been restored to their families.  

American civil rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer said, "nobody's free until everybody's free." Dr. King said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."  

May our voices ring out for freedom on the Shabbat when we honor Dr. King, and may we continue to work for justice, freedom and peace for all.  

Cantor Suzanne Bernstein 

JUNIOR CHOIR

Friday, January 3

Junior choir warm-up at 6:30 pm for 7 pm Family service

JUNIOR CHOIR REHEARSALS

Sunday January 5

Rehearsal at 12 noon

SENIOR CHOIR

Friday, January 17

7 pm Warm up for 7:30 Shabbat Service

SENIOR CHOIR REHEARSALS

Sunday, January 15

Rehearsal at 10:00 am

Tuesday, January 17

Rehearsal at 7:00 pm

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JANUARY 2025

TEVET-SHEVAT 5785

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MAZEL TOV TO:

INEZ & STEVE SINGER as their grandson Lennon is welcomed into the House of Israel.

Former Student Cantor ELIZABETH FLYNN PELLEN AND HER HUSBAND ZACHARY on the birth of their son Jacob Thomas.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS:

JONATHAN KUHN

CONDOLENCES TO:

The family of former member Anna Gray.

MICHAEL AND JACKIE RABINOWITZ and Family on the loss of his mother, Meryl Rabinowitz.

GET WELL WISHES TO:

BRYN BIREN

PAMELA CARLTON

LARRY HANIBAL

JERRY GROSS

JERRY MULNICK

THINKING OF YOU:

HOWARD MAZER

BARBARA MENNA

RUSSEL KAMINSKY

Good & Welfare and your privacy.........

We feel it is a congregation's sacred duty to provide support to its congregants. Some of our tools are pastoral care provided by Rabbi Howald and notifying your friends in the congregation when you have a happy Mazel Tov occasion or your family is burdened with illness or loss. We are willing to publish this information in our Good & Welfare e-mails and for Rabbi to contact you, but we need your help. 

When contacting the office or Rabbi about these events, please let us know if you wish the information sent out to the congregation or if it should remain confidential. WE WILL NOT PUBLISH INFORMATION AS A PRESIDENTIAL DONATION OR A "SUDDEN & SERIOUS" EMAIL UNLESS WE ARE TOLD THAT IT IS OK TO DO SO. If you are having a friend or family member contact us, please let them know your wishes.

A reminder: Please do not leave family emergency information only on Rabbi Howald's or Lara's office voice mail as these are not checked during non-office hours. For a family emergency, please call Rabbi's special line -- (718) 447-5810

Thank you

January 3, 2025

Joseph Lipsitz *

Sophie Elman *

Robert May

Linda Schulman

Alexander Weiss *

Florence Ruskin *

Samuel Sheirr *

Marian Lee *

Jerome Sommer

Sidney Tanzer

William Garfunkel *

Telva Nison

Louis Barnet *

Norman Silverman *

Bertha Dicker *

Phyllis Zimmerman

Olga Lieberman

Lydia Doris Weiss *

Albert Melniker *

Jerome Birch

David Morse *

Arlene Rich

Morris Jaeger *

Maynard Selmon

Abraham Schwartz *

Yetta Pisetzner

Rita Guttsman

And we remember from the Holocaust:

Oskar Brodavka

Lucyna Lubelska

Esther Berlin

Rosa Spitz

Faiwe Klaff

January 10, 2025

Janet Aronson

Larry Dumont

Mary Howald

Selma Blumin *

Samuel Shapiro *

Claire Biren

Meyer Axelrod *

Tina Goldstone

Barnett Kadin *

Irving Schwimmer *

David Aronson

Nathan Nadel

Edward Kitoff *

Dorothy Smith *

Benjamin Feitelson *

Roselyn G. Gross *

Edward Kitoff

Herman Lippman

Mord Reuben *

Stanley Miller

Amelia Schmeidler *

Rose Dunn *

Julius Hyatt

Lawrence Applebaum

And we remember from the Holocaust: 

Henri Feuillien

Leah Lichtensztajn

Moishe Beser

Ignacne Stern

Yokheved Wajnman

January 17, 2025

Harry Docteroff *

Solomon Horowitz *

Ruth Applebaum

Joseph Klauber *

Alvin Myron Mulnick

May G Stein *

Robert Koren

Daniel Lewin *

Paula Brandt *

Florence Lustig *

Barry Lee

Joseph Stern *

Irwin Jaeger *

Pamela Adler

Eileen Carlton *

Louis Wolinitz

Minnie Wolff

Anna Dichter *

Fannie Calmus

And we remember from the Holocaust:

Raphael Faraggi

Rozya Tenenbaum

Miriam Hermann

Hermann Traschütz

Jean Diebold

January 24, 2025

Joan Kass *

Marie Rosati Checchi

Nathan Sappin *

Rose Roth *

Edythe Kadin *

Mitchell R. Stein *

Melvin Sher *

Sam Tannenbaum

Bernice Hanibal

Louis Kunofsky

Jack Freedman

Sam Lauter *

Morris Taub *

Roy Dumont

Jerome Fishman

Abe Outman

Michael Pisetzner

And we remember from the Holocaust: 

Ruth Gerzstein

Otto Drewling

Lenke Reichmann

Pessach Katz

Florentyna Jakubczyk

January 31, 2025

Beatrice Litkofsky

Ester Weis

Sophie Mulnick

Martha Dickar *

Arthur Lomazow

Joseph Pollak *

Nettie Barnet *

Hedy Schwartz *

Raisa Borodova

Roger Zetter

Ben Levee *

Sarah Tatt

Molly Rosenbaum

Emma Greenwald *

Miriam Lavender

Harriet Bogart

Gussie Siegel *

Abigail Wolchok

Max Dichter *

Hersh Blumin *

And we remember from the Holocaust: 

Katharina Feldmann

Jovan Rosendorn

Eidl Ofman

Elias Sloczower

Kurt Freund

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TEMPLE ISRAEL BENEFITS FINANCIALLY!

Dear Fellow Congregants,

Thank you to all that have honored your annual commitments to Temple Israel this year. If you have not done so yet and need to make arrangements, please contact me at your earliest convenience @ JPerezRabin@gmail.com. 

FYI: Statement of accounts will be distributed January 2025 for a status of your current standings  Please review and advise should you have any issues. 

Also, in an effort to keep all account information current, please be sure to provide any updates/changes to email addresses and/or phone numbers for all included family members.

Again, thank you for your on-going support of Temple Israel.

Jacqueline Rabinowitz 

Financial Secretary

Please consider becoming a member of our

KAVOD SOCIETY.

It helps to make membership available to all our families. Speak to our Financial Secretary to upgrade your membership.

YES. WE ARE TIRED! 

But, we are thrilled that so many people shared Chanukah Pajamakah, a delicious Pre-Chanukah Shabbat Dinner, wonderful dessert sand suganyot-filled onegs, a Holiday Gift Fare, a Girls’ Day Out Brunch, a Christmas Day meal prep for the hungry and so much more with Sisterhood during the month of December. We love what we do, and we are grateful to be able to work hard for Temple Israel, our congregants and our community.

We know that you will join us as we thank all those Sisterhood members and Friends of Sisterhood who worked so hard to make all the above-mentioned events happen:

·     Blanche Ricci, our Judaica Shop Queen, along with lots of help from Deanna Feder, Linda Brill and so many other Sisterhood members, put together a Holiday Gift Fair filled with all the best gifts and Chanukah supplies we could ever want.

·     Very special thanks to Shariann Ganz for working so hard and cooking so much for the Chanukah dinner, with a little help in the brisket and latke department from Pam Rogozin and Jodi Siegel. 

·     We are grateful to Libby Gershansky, Linda Brill, Inez Singer, Blanche Ricci, Shariann Ganz and Jodi Siegel who spent the morning (and much of day) making our social hall look like a Chanukah Wonderland. 

·     It’s always fun to see everyone in their Chanukah garb for this special Shabbat, especially those who actually do wear the Chanukah Pajamakahs for this fun evening. Sisterhood especially loves all the Chanukah games and activities we have for children of all ages, and we love to watch Jodi sitting on the floor and playing Chanukah Bingo and Pin the Star on the Menorah with the children. Sisterhood is so happy to provide all the prizes and activities.

·     Thanks to Jodi and Alan Siegel for counting all the 1492 chocolate gelt pieces. For our Guess the Gelt Contest. Congratulations to Michelle Shagenov who had the closest guess and got to take home the entire box!

·     Pamela Rogozin’s amazing organization, dedication and recipes got us through our annual Christmas Day meal preparation and Rev. Terry Troia was on hand to document it and help make sure all those trays of food got to where they were most needed.

·     A few days later, we relaxed a bit with a lovely brunch at Lorenzo’s and got to just spend time with our “sisters” without having to work on any projects.

We look forward to having all congregants join us on Sunday, January 12 for a special presentation from the team from Staten Island University North-Northwell Health. (See the flyer below.) Please join us at 10:00 a.m. for breakfast and a short business meeting before we learn about best practices for maintaining our health from the experts!

It's hard to believe that we will begin planning for the 2025-2026 Sisterhood Year, as we form our Nominating Committee at our January Meeting! We look forward to having you become more involved.

We wish you a happy 2025 with a renewed dedication to Sisterhood of Temple Israel.

Jodi Siegel and Shariann Ganz

Sisterhood Co-Presidents 

Many thanks to this small but mighty group of women (our own Maccabees) who set up for last month's Chanukah Pajamakah New Member Shabbat Dinner.

(r-l: Blanche, Inez, Libby, Shariann, Linda B., Jodi)

Join us for Canasta, Mah Jongg

or any other game of your choice!

Brotherhood at Temple Israel continues….Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Holiday greetings from Brotherhood have been sent to all Temple Israel congregants by means of our annual Hanukkah greeting card. This year’s card again had beautiful artwork provided by Jules Lee. Our thanks go out to the many participants who joined in sharing the spirit of the Holiday with their fellow Temple members. In addition, Brotherhood co-sponsored this year’s children’s Hanukkah party with the school parents’ committee. We distributed holiday-themed backpacks that included a variety of ‘tchotchkes’ for our children’s enjoyment.

Please be reminded that there is still time to join Brotherhood for the balance of the year. Please send your dues donation to the Temple office (check made out to Brotherhood of Temple Israel )and it will be forwarded to us. As we work our way through the Winter season, we are all looking forward to a Spring

“Dine Out” event for all paid Brotherhood members. Please keep an eye out for announcements in the coming months.

Please accept our best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.

Bob Zuckerberg

Alan Siegel

P.S. Please note that there are still some tickets available for our

        Wagner College Theatre trip on Sunday, March 16^th to see

        ‘Once Upon a Mattress’. You can send an email to either of  

        us to reserve your tickets. Thanks in advance. BZ, AJS

Bob Zuckerberg

President

January will be another busy and fun filled month at Religious School! 

We want to take a moment to thank Brotherhood and Alan Siegel and Bob Zuckerberg for all of their help and support in co-sponsoring our school Hanukkah Party last month. We had over 30 children in attendance and multiple family members with each child. We’d also like to thank Lissa Winchel and the Fundraising Committee for donating some snacks and drinks. Children enjoyed pizza, snacks, cotton candy, a magic show, face painting, balloon art and games. Most of all, the joy in the room was the greatest gift. 

Prior to our party, the students performed some Hanukkah skits in our Hanukkah assembly to get us in the festive mood.

This month kicks off with our Family Shabbat on Friday, January 3^rd at 7:00pm. Our students of the month will be honored with certificates. School resumes after winter break on Sunday, January 5^th at 9:30am. 

On Wednesday, January 15^th our annual Dine In at Jimmy Max takes place all day and evening and 50% of your bill will be donated back to our school. We appreciate any and all support from our congregants. 

On Sunday, January 26^th the school is sponsoring a fun afternoon of BINGO! More information to come and see attached flyer. 

Happy 2025!

Felicia Otto and Brooke Lopez

Religious School Committee Co-Chairs

We are sorry if your name was inadvertently omitted. Please contact the Temple Office to update your membership information.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SPONSORING AN ONEG, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FLYER BELOW AT LEAST ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE OF THE DATE YOU ARE REQUESTING.

SUBMIT YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO SISTERHOOD VIA THE SISTERHOOD MAILBOX, OR GIVE IT DIRECTLY TO

SISTERHOOD CO-PRESIDENT SHARIANN GANZ.

YOU WILL THEN BE CONTACTED BY A SISTERHOOD REPRESENTATIVE WHO WILL HAPPILY ASSIST YOU WITH ALL THE ARRANGEMENTS & DETAILS.

The Membership Committee met on December 19, 2024 and discussed the outcomes of several new initiatives for the year.

We will be working with a consultant to make our Temple Website more user-friendly.

Sarah Sarfarti reached out to Hillel at CSI and heard back from Rachel. We will schedule a get together to establish a connection between Temple Israel and the Hillel college students. We will also reach out to Carole Bullock the director of the Pride Center on Staten Island to determine if there are people interested in attending Shabbat services.

Rian Silverman is looking into a variety of dues categories.

Maxine Cohen contacted the Bereavement Group at the JCC.

We are working on a date for the Kavod reception for the Spring. The tentative date is March 21, 2025 pending the availability on the Temple Calendar.

The next Membership meeting is on January 9^th 2025 at 7:30 on Zoom.

Respectfully submitted,

Sandy Mazzucco

Co-Chair

Thank you to all those adults and children who joined us to prepare meals for those in need on Christmas Day.

Special thanks to Pamela Rogozin

for organizing the day.

The mission of the Dr. Ronald Avis Foundation for Temple Israel Reform Congregation is:

…. to provide financial support for young families seeking membership in Temple Israel, and to attract new young families by providing learning opportunities, family programming, and social justice initiatives.

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Welcome to January

So far, we have scheduled two events for all your children.

On March 9th at 1:30, Our children can cook and create Hamentashen with Chaya Segal who worked with our children making Challah last month.

On April 27th, we have created a wonderful event at The Museum at Eldridge Street, where they will be seeing the beautiful Eldridge Street synagogue. 

We continue to hope that you all begin to volunteer at our temple and join committees and begin to think about helping our congregation survive! Please reach out to us if you have an interest in volunteering on a committee or if you have an idea of your own!

And reach out to us if there is a significant place you would love your children to attend.

Sincerely,

Bryn Biren and Terry Baver

MsBunny7@aol.com

terryqbaver@gmail.com

The story of the Dr. Ronald Avis Foundation for Temple Israel

Dr. Avis originally provided our wonderful Foundation to cover a portion of the membership cost for the first 6 years for young families with young children. Our congregation had been diminishing and he was looking for a way to help us all begin to grow. After meeting with Bryn and Terry a few times, more money was added so the families would also have the opportunities to experience programs for their children. Many wonderful events have been set up for the young families including museum visits, Chanukah cookie designs, a Challah class, a program at the Staten Island Holocaust Center, and many other experiences. The foundation has also helped cover the cost of the religious school teachers.

But then!!!! Covid happened!!!!!!

So the decision was made to use a portion of the foundation money to help all the temple members. The Avis Foundation began to create the zoom classes for the adults in our congregation. These classes are continuing and the foundation covers the costs of them all. The Avis Foundation also covered the cost of the 75th anniversary event. And the foundation is now working with Judy Pessah and the Adult Education Committee to help cover the cost of all the events and classes for the adults in the congregation. 

So: Our entire congregation has benefitted from the generosity of the Foundation. Thank you RON!!!!

On Sunday, December 15 we enjoyed a performance of “Gilda and Gene” at the George St. Playhouse inn New Brunswick, N.J.  This is the delightful story of the relationship between performers Gene Wilder and Gilda Ratner.

Looking Ahead

Tuesday, January 7, 7:30-– the last presentation by Mark Meyer of his “Anthology of Art”.

Wednesday, January 15, 7:30—Book Discussion—“The Women” by Kristin Hannah. Contact Judy Lee, aninformedssource@aol.com for the Zoom link.

Tuesdays, January 21 and 28—A study of poetry related to Judaism,  with Gabriella Rubin.

We are working on Adult Learning plans for the new year.  We would appreciate it if you think along with us.  Please tell us what you are eager to learn about, suggest what you yourself may be able to teach us, and let us know of people who can present learning programs to us.

We would love to have you help us make arrangements for our programs.  Please tell the “Judys”and Bryn and Terry, if you would ‘love” to join us.

Some of our budding ideas for programs—

Furthering our knowledge of Jewish observance and practice, and understanding each part of our services.

(We are hoping for a presentation by the delightful Rav Shoshana Mitrani Knapp, the present Rabbi at the Jewish Fellowship at Hemlock Farms.  Waiting for later in the year to confirm the details.)

Conversational Hebrew

The evolution of Reformed Judaism

The Birth of Christianity and its effect on Judaism

A bus trip to “Jewish” Philadelphia

If you wish to learn about Judaism and be entertained, on your own,  click on https://www.youtube.com/.@FriedaVizelBrooklyn, for some interesting presentations. (Thanks to Fern Barris for the information)

Judith Pessah & Judy Lee

Adult Learning Committee Chairperson

Thank you to all who participated and donated to our Comedy Night FUNdraiser.  It was very successful.

Save the date for March 15^th 2025, for our Purim Disco Ball!

Join us as we celebrate Purim during this 70s-themed party with light dinner, dancing, games and activities, and raffles!

SEE THE FLYER so you can reserve your spot.

All ages welcome!

Rhonda Trontz-Allen, Karen Frey-Gamoran, Lissa Winchel

Co-Chairs

Contributions to Temple Israel as tributes, dedications or memorials are welcome and are published in the weekly Shabbat program.

Donations can be dedicated to the general Temple Israel Fund or to any of the following specific funds: 

• Adult Education Fund 
• The Jeffrey Ganz Building Preservation Fund 
• Caring Community Fund 
• Carole Lachman Memorial Fund
• Choir Fund 
• Confirmation Fund 
• Estelle A. Gootenberg Memorial Fund (for Torah Repair/ Restoration) 
• Gerald J. Lustig Memorial Fund (for Ark & Ark Doors) 
• Liheyot Fund 
• Membership Fund 
• Maurice Schlefstein Fund for Minor Repairs and
• Prayerbook Fund 
• Rabbi Marcus Kramer Memorial Library Fund 
• Shoah Education Fund
• Scholarship Fund 
• Rabbi Michael D. Howald Fund for Social Action and Tikkun Olam

A $5.00 minimum donation is requested for these funds. Checks for donations to any of these funds should be made payable to Temple Israel.

PRAYERBOOKS may be dedicated in honor or memory of a special person or occasion. For specific prayerbooks and donation amounts, look for the Prayerbook icons found in this bulletin

Please make checks for Donations to the RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND payable to that fund.

Donations in any amount may be made to SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE ISRAEL or BROTHERHOOD OF TEMPLE ISRAEL with checks made payable directly to the affiliate organization.

For a leaf on the TREE OF LIFE in honor of a simcha, please scroll down. 

For permanent MEMORIAL PLAQUES on our Family Memorial Wall or Original Memorial Wall, please call the Temple office at 718-727-2231.

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