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Flemington Jewish Community Center
5 Sergeantsville Road
Flemington, New Jersey 08822
(908) 782-6410
Fax: (908) 806-7736
[email protected]
www.flemingtonjcc.org
February 2015/12 Shevat – 9 Adar 5775
FJCC BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Spiritual Leader
Rabbi Evan Jaffe
[email protected]
Executive Board:
President
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
3rd Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Immediate Past President
Elected Trustees:
Jenn Fine
Richard Frank
Zel Gerstein
Judy Gold
Steven Greenstein
Alan Hylton
Marvin Jacobson
Stuart Kippelman
Melissa Kleiman
Marta Klepner
Bruce Moskovitz
Jonathan Nemeth
Sharon Rednor
Sandy Siegel
Jonathan Weitz
Jeff Doshna
Mitch Clarin
Neal Wolff
Mindy Friedman
Laurence Shatkin
James Fox
Michael Wolf
Lifetime Trustees:
Bill Blaher
Jack Forman
Dan Gross
Ed Mehrlust
Howard Nifoussi
Phil Stern
Larry Wissner
Michael Wolf
Ruth Wolf
Sisterhood President:
Reena Gold Kamins
Nursery School President:
Deborah Farber
Bulletin Editor:
Flo Newrock
RABBI’S MESSAGE
Over the last twenty-seven years, barring a snow storm or other extreme
weather conditions, the FJCC has never failed to make minyan for Friday night
services. There were years, in fact, when attendance was quite robust, and certainly
for special events we’ve drawn a good crowd. Then there have been years when
for long periods fewer than 20 people showed up, but getting a minyan — I never
worry. Lately we have a group of young families who have been showing up
consistently and have breathed new life into the service. While I feel that the
services could be a bit livelier, we at the FJCC could say with pride that a minyan
was not a problem. Until January 9th that is.
Eight people came to service that night. The weather was cold, but the roads
were clear. More disturbing to me was the fact that the terrible slaughter had just
taken place in France, that Jews had been killed both at the newspaper offices and
in the kosher market. In years past, when we have been visited by tragedy or the
start of a war, our members came to shul. There was a sense that in the immediate
aftermath of tragedy or in difficult times the community needed to come together,
to be together to perform familiar and comforting rituals. I remember members
coming to services at the start of the Gulf War, after 9/11, when Israel went to war
in Lebanon, and during the campaign in Gaza. True, attendance would drop off
within a few weeks, but the shul served as a place of refuge in difficult times. Sadly,
I guess that is no longer the case. And there is more: on January 9th, for the first
time since World War II, the Grand Synagogue in Paris was shut down by the
French police. Imagine: the Jews of Paris wanting to practice their Judaism were
not allowed to make minyan in their synagogue, while we in Flemington, who can
practice our Judaism freely and with no sense of fear, no overt anti-Semitism, find
it difficult to muster the effort to drive a few miles to make a minyan. I hope we
will not have the problem of a minyanless Friday night again. The fact is, the
following Friday night we were fine. But now when the Jews in Europe are facing
such difficult times, when being Jewish is a dangerous thing, we in Flemington
ought to count our blessings and make every effort to practice our Judaism more
consistently. We have the privilege of having our shul open on Friday night. Let
it not sit empty.
BULLETIN INDEX
AROUND THE SYNAGOGUE ................................................... 2
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES ......................................... 12
DONATIONS .............................................................................. 10
PARSHIYOT SUMMARIES ..................................................... 11
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ABOUT THE HOLIDAY
TU B'SHVAT
On Wednesday, February 4th, we will celebrate the
holiday of "Chamishah Asar B'Shvat," the fifteenth day of the
Hebrew month of Shvat. It is also referred to as Tu B'Shvat
from the two Hebrew letters, tet and vav, which are
numerically equivalent to fifteen. This date marks the first day
of spring in Israel and is mentioned in the Talmud as Rosh
Hashanah L'llanot, the New Year for Trees.
Traditionally, it is a day that is observed
by eating fruits which have been grown in
Israel. With the restoration of the Jewish
homeland, the day has taken on additional
significance as Arbor Day, a day when trees
are planted in the State of Israel. Trees have
always had a spiritual significance for our
people. They represent goodness and
nobility. The Psalms compare the righteous
person to a tree planted near a stream,
bearing fruit in due season. In Israel it was customary to plant
a tree when a child was born: a cedar for a boy and a cypress
for a girl. The children cared for their own trees as they grew
up and when it was time for them to marry, branches from their
trees were used to support the wedding canopy.
It is therefore appropriate to observe Tu B'Shvat this year,
and every year, by partaking of products grown in Israel and
by helping to rehabilitate the land by planting trees in Israel
through the Jewish National Fund at 1-800-542-8733.
While on the subject of trees, a member of the
congregation had a wonderful suggestion for all families
whose children have not yet made Bar or Bat Mitzvahs.
Instead of distributing the usual "favors" to all your child's
friends at the end of the reception, why
not plant trees in Israel in their honor and
give them the certificates? Instead of
loading these kids with junk that serves
no purpose, save to gather dust in the
closet or take up space in a landfill, why
not fill the Land of Israel with trees our
people there so desperately need?
You've budgeted the money anyway;
why not spend it in a meaningful way?
Why not spend it in a way that will
remind your child and his or her friends that the Bar or Bat
Mitzvah they are so intently celebrating is a religious
ceremony and if one is to be a Jewish adult in the true sense of
the words he or she is obliged to support our community here
and in Israel. Before you go out and buy those favors for your
child's reception, do Israel a favor and order trees.
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AROUND THE SYNAGOGUE
YAD SQUAD
We wish a yasha co’ach to those who read Torah and Haftara in January:
Torah: Ben Doshna, Noah Doshna, Olivia Kleiman, and Nathan Treinish
Haftara: Eliot Friedman, Dan Gross, and Laurence Shatkin
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REFUAH SHLEMAH TO:
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Bill Blaher
Pablo Fraenkel
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Marsha Gerstein
Howard Goldin
Lori Findley
Michael Wolf
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Congregation –Wide Havdalah Program
With Israeli Dancing
Saturday, February 21st
5:00 PM—7:00 PM
5:00—Mincha & Seudah Shlishit
6:30—Ma’ariv & Havdalah
Followed by
Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae
7:30 Israeli Dancing & Refreshments
Join well-known dance instructor, Elyse Litt, for an Israeli Dance workshop. Elyse has
been teaching Israeli dance for over 20 years and calls her class "Exercise with Ruach!"
She is an exciting teacher who enjoys “connecting people to the music, land, language,
and spirit of Israel.”
This is a perfect Saturday night event no matter how old you are. Children, parents
and grandparents, youth group and teens, all members of the congregation and
members of the community are invited. Feel free to bring friends and relatives.
RSVP by February 11th
There is no charge for this event. Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly.
Name: _______________________________
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___________# Adults
___________#Students
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I can help Shop
I can help set up
I can help clean up
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PURIM PROJECT: MISHLOACH MANOT -- ORDER FORM
Name: ________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________
______________________________________
Phone: ________________ Email: ________________
RECIPROCITY: (must participate to reciprocate!!!)
____Yes, I want to reciprocate to any family that sends to me/us.
($3.00 each/additional name)* Maximum cost for reciprocations is $180*
2014 PURIM SPECIAL!!!
Check here to send a Purim gift bag to All Synagogue Friends for $180.00. There are no additional
charges with the Purim Special.
___ Yes, I/we want to participate in the Purim Special.
ORDER SAMPLE
# Of
Pkgs.
Minimum 3 packages
3
Cost
per Unit
Minimum to
participate
Amount
EXAMPLE
$18.00
$18.00
# of additional orders
$3.00/ea.
5 x $3.00
Subtotal
$18 + $15+
$6.
Totals
$39.00
Include your check payable to FJCC and return to:
PURIM PROJECT
Flemington Jewish Community Center
5 Sergeantsville Rd
Flemington, NJ 08822
DEADLINE…February 20, 2015…DON’T DELAY
www.flemintonjcc.org
Names on reserve side
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HEBREW SCHOOL NEWS
Mark Your Calendar
February 6th – Vav Class Service 7:30
February 7th - Jr. Congregation
9:30 for Gimel – Bar/Bat Mitzvah
10:30 for Gan, Alef, and Bet
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February 8 – No Hebrew School – Sunday after Jr. Congregation
February 15th & 16th – No School President’s Weekend
February 20th - Tot Shabbat 6:30
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Hebrew School Happenings
Each year the students bring in tzedakah that is used to
purchase winter clothes for United Way for children in the
community. This year the Hebrew School was able to
purchase ten winter coats, five sets of scarves/hats/mittens,
five packages of socks, and five pair of winter boots. For the
next months we will collect food for the Flemington Food
Pantry.
Jr. Congregation was well attended in January. It is
always nice to see so many children on the bima at the end of
services. During the next few months the children will focus
on Friday night services, with each class leading services in
February, March, and April. There will be a Hebrew School
Family Shabbat on April 24th.
This year’s Havdalah program is scheduled for February
21st, and there will be a fun Israeli dance activity after the
Make Your Own Ice Cream Sundae snack. Mark your
calendar for a dinner on Wednesday, March 4 th, before the
Megillah Reading.
Karen Walsh
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BIKUR CHOLIM
While there is still so much snow on the ground, it is very
hard to think about spring, but our Jewish calendar tells us
that the spring holidays are right around the corner. It is
always hard to be away from family, but even more so during
holidays. The joy of Purim and the family connections
associated with Pesach make it harder to be sick and in the
hospital. The mitzvah of bikur cholim strives to reduce that
feeling of loss and disconnection during these otherwise
joyous times. If you want to participate in this very
meaningful way to share with the Jewish community, please
join us on the Bikur Cholim Committee.
Here is all it involves, only 4-5 times per year:
3 Step Process:
1. Call the FJCC Friday after 10:30 AM to get the names
and room numbers of the Jewish patients in Hunterdon
Medical Center. Bring one Shabbat reading flier for each
Feb. 6
Feb. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 27
Nomi Forman
Pam Nemeth
John Fellin
Nancy Rumore
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person, which you should have received by mail at your
home.
Stop by Flemington Floral to pick up a flower and FJCC
card, one per patient. The flowers cost approximately
$1.00 each. Please note, a flower can be purchased
almost anywhere. Just write a best wishes card from the
FJCC and include Rabbi Jaffe’s name and the synagogue
telephone number.
Stop by the hospital and deliver the flower and well
wishes some time before Shabbat. Please bring the
trifold Shabbat readings with the flower and card.
Note: If you cannot make your scheduled time, please
arrange for an alternate. If you are unable to do so, contact
Sharon Brooks, and she will cover for you. If you are out
of fliers, please contact Sharon Brooks for more.
March 6
March 13
March 20
March 27
Marv Gelblat
Evie Stern
Marta Klepner
Sharon Brooks
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Purim Happenings
Adar 5775 - March 2015
School-Wide Purim Celebration & Megillah Reading
Wednesday, March 4th
Dinner at 6:00, Megillah Reading at 6:45
Billy Ray Sheet and the Hebrew High School invite you and
your children to the amusing “Kid-Friendly” Megillah
Reading with music and theatrical interpretation.
Wear a costume.
Are You Up For The Mishloach Manot Food Drive Challenge
Rabbi Jaffe is offering The Purim Food Drive Challenge again this year. Bring a non-perishable
food item to the Megillah Reading and Rabbi will match our collection.
You must bring items to the Bima so we can count them!
We will be doing the paper bag exchange this year but students can participate in the Megillah
Reading Match instead.
Purim Dinner ~ March 4th, at 6:00 PM
Hoagies and Salads
(Turkey, Corned Beef/Pastrami, or Grilled Vegetable)
Before February 22nd
After February 22nd
$10 for Adults
$15 for Adults
$7 for Students (under 4, free)
$12 for Students (under 4, free)
Name: ___________________________________
Before February 22nd
After February 22nd
___________#Adults @ $10.00
___________#Adults @ $15.00
___________#Students @ $7.00
___________#Students @ $12.00
I can help Shop
I can help set up in the am
I can help clean up
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Gift Shop
Our Gift Shop will be having a fantastic makeover in the coming
months. All the Hanukkah items will be put away and we’ll be
getting ready for Purim and Passover. There will also be new
items coming from Israel. Our shop supports Israel with
products made there. Currently we have scarves, perfumes,
soaps, Dead Sea face creams, mezuzot, and kippot.
We have beautiful jewelry for that special woman. Necklaces, bracelets,
earrings, and the famous butterfly necklace by Judit Lieser are available.
This necklace, which turns from a butterfly to the Star of David, enabled
the Jewish people to hide their identities during the Spanish Inquisition.
We have traditional gifts including Kiddush cups, Shabbat
candlesticks, new tzedakah boxes, Flo Newrock’s challah
plate, tallit for men and women, mezuzot, and new kippot from
Israel. There are bagel platters and matching placemats,
which make great hostess gifts. Cara London also has her watercolors
for sale, and you’ll also find Ilene Beckerman's new book, The Smartest
Woman I Know. Ilene was kind to donate these books, voted a must read
by the Jewish Council. Also for sale are the Schneidermans’ CD and the
FJCC Sisterhood cookbook as well as copies of Pablo Fraenkel’s book,
Who Will Carry My Bags?, his journey to freedom. His book is an
inspiration to all.
Many thanks to Kim Muller for her dedication in January and every
month. We can always use others to help, so come put your talents to
work.
We love to hear from you about what you would like to see in the shop.
We will do our best to help you.
Don’t forget we have gift certificates and you also get a free gift with your
purchase. We always appreciate your patronage.
Your Gift Case Committee:
Lois Gross
Gayle Neibart
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RUMMAGE SALE NEWS
It is almost Rummage Sale time again!! The Rummage Sale is scheduled for Sunday, March 22nd, from
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and Monday, March 23rd, 2015, from 9:00 AM - Noon. Your help is needed! It is
a tremendous amount of work for one week, but it brings in too much money for this profitable fundraiser not
to continue.
Here’s how it works: Bring your used, but not abused, clothing, books, toys, and household goods in sellable
condition to the synagogue from Tuesday, March 17th, 2015, at 6:00 PM, to Friday, March 20th, no later than
3:00 PM. Bring the items directly into the social hall. Tables will be set up to designate placement of the
different items. Wherever possible, please distribute your donations to the appropriate areas. Please note
that SHOES are NO longer accepted.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED:
CAR SEATS
CRIBS
STROLLERS
TELEVISIONS
SPORTING/EXERCISE
COMPANY LOGO ITEMS
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT PERSONALIZED ITEMS
SHOES
These items cannot be included in the Rummage Sale because they often don’t sell, and it is difficult to dispose
of the unsold items after the Rummage sale. It costs the synagogue money to dispose of these items.
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING WHEN GATHERING ITEMS:
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The items must be sellable. Broken appliances and toys with missing pieces take up valuable
space and add to the problem of disposal after the sale.
Please volunteer time to organize rummage throughout the week. Any time you can spare
will be gratefully accepted and appreciated.
Help is needed during the actual Rummage Sale to assist individuals buying items and
straightening items. Monday, March 23rd, is Bag Day from 9:00 AM to Noon. Volunteers are
needed to sit and collect money after the shoppers make their selection. Please call, text or
email Debbie if you can help on Sunday and/or can bag the unsold items after the sale on
Monday afternoon.
Tax deduction vouchers for the items donated will be available in the social hall.
Once again your help is requested. If everyone puts in a little time, the job does not become an
overwhelming burden to the committee members. If you have any questions, please feel free to call,
text or email:
Debbie Hylton
DONATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER FRIDAY, March 20th.
PLEASE ~ DO NOT BRING DONATIONS ON SUNDAY DURING THE SALE.
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Jewish LIFE (Learning Is For Everyone)
Upcoming Special Events include:
Join Jewish LIFE on Wednesday, February 4, at Noon for the
return engagement of author Iris Krasnow, discussing her new
book, Sex After…Women Share How Intimacy Changes as Life
Changes. Program and luncheon hosted by the Birnbaum JCC,
Bridgewater. (Fee: $18 in advance or $22 day of event). This
program is co-sponsored by the Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough
Sisterhood, the Temple Sholom Sisterhood, and the Brandeis
National Committee, Somerset Chapter.
Jewish LIFE will be showing the film, Little White Lie,
Wednesday, February 11, at 7:00 PM at the Birnbaum JCC,
Bridgewater. The film will be followed by a discussion with
Lacey Schwartz, the subject of the film. (Fee: $5/person.) This
program is sponsored by Wendy and Stephen Offen.
Congregation Or Chadash will host the Irma Horowitz Film
Series featuring Falafel & Films on Friday, February 20, at 6:30
PM. Films shown will be Jeptah’s Daughter, Cornerstone, and
Mika. (Fee: $12/person in advance or $15 day of event. Contact
Or Chadash to register.)
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The Liberation of Auschwitz: 70 Anniversary, An Event to
Commemorate Those Who Perished and to Honor Survivors will
be hosted at the Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater on Wednesday,
February 25, at 7:30 PM. Guest speaker, Tova Friedman,
LCSW. This program is sponsored by Jewish Family Service of
Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties. (Fee: $10/adult and
free to students.) For more information, please contact JFS at
908-725-7799.
Coming up in March…
Rebecca Alexander, author of Not Fade Away, a Memoir of Senses
Lost & Found, on Wednesday, March 11, at Noon. This memoir
details how Rebecca is slowly losing her sight and hearing and yet
continues to live life to the fullest. Program and Luncheon hosted by
the Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater. (Fee: $18/person in advance or
$22/person day of event.)
Temple Sholom, Bridgewater will host Originals by an Original:
the Artistic World of Mordechai Rosenstein on Thursday, March
12, at 7:00 PM. Artist reception and presentation followed by “Paint
with the Artist.” (Free to the community.)
The Temple Beth-El, Hillsborough Film Series will be showing The
Wonders on Saturday, March 14, at 7:00 PM. (To register contact
Temple Beth-El or e-mail [email protected].)
Glenn Kurtz will discuss the film, Three Minutes in Poland,
Discovering a Lost World in a 1938 Family Film, on Thursday,
March 19, 7:00 PM. Hosted by the Birnbaum JCC, Bridgewater.
(Fee: $8/person in advance or $10/person day of event.
The 3rd Annual Night to Celebrate Israel will be held on
Thursday, March 27, 6:30 PM, at Raritan Valley Country Club in
Bridgewater. Distinguished guest speaker Israel Ambassador Ido
Aharoni, Consul General of Israel. The event will honor Rabbi Ron
Isaacs and Aviv Alter, a Rutgers Hillel Student. (Fee: $18/Student
and $50/Adult.)
To register for programs unless otherwise noted, please contact the
Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC at 908-725-6994 x201 or register on
line at www.ssbjcc.org.
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DONATIONS
Todah rabah to all those who made donations to:
BUILDING FUND
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Marsha & Zel Gerstein:
 In memory of Agnes Reves, beloved mother of
Marta Klepner
 For a mazel tov to Lois and Dan Gross on the birth
of their new granddaughter, Leah Saposnik
 In memory of Manny Shalowitz, beloved uncle of
Sharon Gertzman
 In memory of Alan Auerbach, beloved husband of
Deborah
 For the yahrzeit of Marsha’s beloved father, Rubin
Simon
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KIDDUSH FUND
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RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
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Linda & Jerrold Atlas in honor of Rabbi Jaffe’s
dedication to the FJCC congregation and community
Jack Kogan in honor of the baby naming of his great
granddaughter, Betty Ruth Forman
Helene Posner in honor and appreciation of Rabbi Jaffe
for officiating at her husband’s funeral
Cathie & Art Wetstein in appreciation of Rabbi Jaffe
GENERAL FUND
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Sid Benjamin for the yahrzeit of his beloved father, Sid
Nursery School in honor of the baby naming of Elle
Adah & Alan Radzin in memory of Alan Auerbach,
beloved husband of Deborah
Sue & Rick Rothstein in memory of Alan Auerbach,
beloved husband of Deborah
Dena & Greg Scibilia for a mazel tov to Nomi and Jack
Forman on the naming of their granddaughter, Betty Ruth
Forman
Jane & Eric Wasserman in honor of their grandson’s Bar
Mitzvah
Malka Goodman:
 For a mazel tov to Nomi and Jack Forman on the
naming of their granddaughter, Betty Ruth Forman
 For a mazel tov to Lois and Dan Gross on the birth
of their new granddaughter, Leah Saposnik
NIKOLE KALAFER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Kramer Portraits in honor of Steve Kalafer and Family
MILLION PENNY FUND (Ruth Wolf, Eleanor
Berkowitz, and Eileen Schwalb, the Penny Ladies)
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Ruth Wolf in honor of Edith Milman
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PARSHIYOT SUMMARIES FOR FEBRUARY
Courtesy of Torah from Dixie, Inc. at TFDIXIE.COM
Parshat Yitro – February 7, 2015
Parshat Yitro (Exodus 18:1-20:23) begins with Moses'
father-in-law, Yitro, arriving at the Jewish people's camp in
the desert, where he is greeted warmly by a large entourage.
Yitro was inspired to join them when he heard about the
wonders and miracles which Hashem performed for the
Jewish people during the exodus from Egypt. Upon
witnessing Moses serving as the people's sole judge from
dawn until dusk, Yitro declares that this system will never
work. He therefore suggests that subordinate judges be
appointed to adjudicate the lower cases. Moses agrees to this
plan. The Jewish people arrive at Mt. Sinai and prepare to
receive the Torah. Moses ascends the mountain and Hashem
tells him to convey to the people that they will be to Him a
treasure from amongst the nations. After three days of
preparation, the appointed moment of revelation finally
arrives, and amidst thunder, lightning, and the sound of the
shofar, Hashem descends upon the mountain and proclaims
the Ten Commandments. Moses then ascends the mountain
to receive the remainder of the Torah from Hashem, both the
written and oral segments, and the portion concludes with
several mitzvot dealing with the construction of the altar in the
Temple.
Parshat Mishpatim – February 14, 2015
Following on the heels of the Ten Commandments,
Parshat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1-24:18) deals primarily with
civil law. The juxtaposition of the ritual with the mundane
provides an enlightening insight into Judaism. From the
Torah's perspective, there is no distinction between the
ceremonial and the worldly activities of life. Both should be
infused with holiness and both must be kept completely and
diligently. Included amongst the civil laws discussed in the
Torah portion are the laws relating to the Jewish servant and
his freedom; penalties for causing bodily injury to another
person and for damaging his property, laws regarding
watchmen and borrowers, the mitzvah to show sensitivity to
the poor and to offer them free loans; and laws relating to the
honest dispensation of justice. After mentioning the mitzvot
of Shabbat and Shemittah (the seventh year when the land in
Israel must be left to rest), the portion continues with a brief
discussion of the three pilgrimage festivals - Pesach, Sukkot,
and Shavuot - and Hashem's renewed promise to bring the
Jewish people to the land of Israel. The Torah then returns to
the revelation at Mt. Sinai. The Jewish people declare their
commitment to do whatever Hashem commands, and the
portion concludes with Moses' ascending the mountain, where
he will remain for forty days and forty nights to receive the
rest of the Torah.
Parshat Terumah – February 21, 2015
Parshat Terumah (Exodus 25:1-27:19) begins a series of
four out of five portions which discuss in detail the
construction of the Mishkan, the traveling Tabernacle which
would serve as a "resting place" for Hashem's presence
amongst the Jewish people. This entire portion recounts
Hashem's description to Moses of how to construct the
Mishkan, beginning with a listing of the various precious
materials to be collected from the Jewish people for this
monumental project. Hashem describes the magnificent
golden and wooden Ark which would house the tablets of the
Ten Commandments, complete with its dazzling cover
depicting two Cherubim (angels with the faces of children)
facing each other. Next, Hashem provides Moses with the
blueprints of the shulchan (holy table) upon which the lechem
hapanim (show-bread) would be placed each week.
Following the depiction of the pure golden menorah
(candelabra) which was to be hammered out of one large piece
of gold, Hashem describes the structure of the Mishkan itself,
detailing the splendidly woven and embroidered covers,
curtains and partitions, and the sturdy outer walls. The Torah
portion concludes with the instructions for the copper altar
and the large outer courtyard.
Parshat Tetzaveh – February 28, 2015
Following the detailed commandments in the last portion
concerning the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle),
Parshat Tetzaveh (Exodus 27:20-30:10) begins with the daily
mitzvah given to Aaron and his sons to kindle the menorah
(candelabra) in the Mishkan with pure olive oil. Hashem
describes to Moses the special garments which are to be worn
by the Kohanim (priests) during their service, woven and
crafted from materials donated by the people. The Torah
portion then shifts its attention to Hashem's commandments
regarding the melu'im, or inauguration ritual for the newly
constructed Mishkan, to be performed completely by Moses
for seven days. The melu'im included Moses' adorning and
anointing the Kohanim, and his bringing korbanot (offerings).
On the eighth day, Aaron and his sons would assume their
offices as the Kohanim. After then describing the korban
tamid, the offering to be brought in the Mishkan every day of
the year in the morning and afternoon, the portion concludes
with the command to build the last of the Mishkan's
structures, the golden altar upon which the ketoret (incense)
would be offered every morning and afternoon. All of these
commands are carried out in the concluding portion of
Exodus, Parshat Pekudei.
Every year on the Shabbat before Purim, we read a
special maftir (additional Torah reading) recalling the nation
of Amalek's evil attempt to annihilate the Jewish people soon
after the exodus from Egypt. The rabbis chose to connect
Parshat Zachor (the title of this additional reading) to the
holiday of Purim because Haman, the man who attempted to
annihilate the Jewish people in the Purim story, was a
descendant of Amalek. Following Parshat Shekalim two
weeks prior to this reading, Parshat Zachor is the second in a
series of four special Shabbat readings leading up to Purim
and Passover.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS
2 6 7 10 11 13 14 15 -
Jan Kutscher
Adam Wolf
Bradley Fox
David Short
Kenneth Skowronek
Carole Jacobson
Austin Jennis
Joan Schneiderman
Harry Zackowitz
Fallon Saposnik
Eugene Esterkin
Jonathan Fox
Paul Hubert
Malka Goodman
Benjamin Doshna
15 16 18 19 20 21 22 -
Jennifer Goldstein
Marc Liebowitz
Mitchell Gross
Flo Newrock
Diane Naar
Dorit Radzin
Abigail Reid-Green
Heather Scott
Pam Ezra
Rachel Feinberg
Seymour Mondshein
Gabrielle Horwitz
Dorian Batt
Jonathan Daniel
Dan Horwitz
22 23 24 25 26 27 29 -
Judy Horwitz
Neil Poppel
Philip Reid-Green
Samantha Wilk
Marilyn Dvoor
Michael Wolf
Sara Kippelman
Max Gropper
Eric Wasserman
Michael Frank
Douglas Gross
Cathie Wetstein
Jason Gertzman
FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES
1
12
- Eleene Gallagher & Daniel Weinstock
- Pam & Elly Ezra
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- Debbie & Marty McInerney
FEBRUARY YAHRZEIT OBSERVANCES
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -
Jack Hochbaum
Florence Kagan
Samuel Potter
Betty Hurwitz
Sarah Jacobson
Milton Kravitz
Meyer Rosenberg
Maxine Blau
David Schwartz
Arthur Rogow
Norma Benimoff
Manny Liebowitz
Morris Pesachowitz
Janice Luelling
Sye Weinstein
Robert L. Bernstein
Frances Coburn
Sidney Elstein
Jeanne Glickman
Bertha Hain
Sadie Zucker
Abraham Hendrick
Louis Lederman
Ida Linsenbaum
Helen Ostroff
Markus Werner
Luba Frieman
Joseph Hilzer
Irving Kirschenbaum
Louis Levin
Bernice Simmons
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 -
Toby Strober
Shirley Welt
Beverly Kogan
Shlomo Kohane
Irving Rosen
Murray Benimoff
Alan Blankstein
Martin Pavelich
Sarah Pesachowitz
Samuel Blumenthal
Gisele Entenberg
Sam Hammer
George Jacobson
Molly Kay
Amelie Lowenstein
David Poppel
Joseph Shemesh
Fannie Hayfer
Sally Eisinger Stein
Nathan Blaher
Rosalin Zackowitz
Ida Costell
Harry Levine
Judith Pavelick
Beatrice Schurr
Alan Stolpen
Thomas Sudzin
Yetta Atlas
Andrew Goldstein
Murray Grill
Ida Wolf
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 -
Stephen Zucker
Herbert Milecofsky
Abram Mortchai Salzberg
Harold Smith
Sarah Lieberman
Mimi Rosenbleeth
Edith (Judy) Wissner
Louis Friedman
Libbie Gutkin
Yelena Koretskaya
Eva Levin
Lewis Ostroff
David Platkin
Jacob Rosenbleeth
Hilda Daniels
Lea Karp
Sally Swain
Anna Frank
Arthur P. Klavans
Sam Klepner
Harold Lipson
Terry Mondshein
Herbert Pearlman
Eliot Roth
John Haniman
Louis Levine
Samuel Moskowitz
Leonard J. Feldberg
Leo Sacks
Celia Seigelman
Yahrzeit candles are lit the night before the yahrzeit is observed.
PLEASE NOTE: If your birthday, anniversary, or yahrzeit information is missing or incorrect, please bring or mail your information to the FJCC
office, or email it to Flo Newrock so it can be included in future bulletins.
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CONTRIBUTIONS
Tzedakah is always “in season.” If you have an event
coming up such as an anniversary, a birthday, a yahrzeit,
etc., it’s a mitzvah to contribute to your favorite fund.
Gift Shop
Hebrew School
Nursery School
Prayer Books & Pentateuchs
Shmuel F. Frand Memorial
Holocaust Education Fund
Sunshine Cards
Tutoring: Reading, Writing, Study Skills
Adah Radzin, MA ABD
[email protected]
908-788-1083
Reading Specialist
Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant
Discount for Synagogue Members
5% of Proceeds will be donated to FJCC
You can send your check to the FJCC with a note telling
us where you would like the money used, or call one of
the following people. Do a mitzvah – send a donation.
Lois Gross
Gayle Neibart
Karen Walsh
Jane Wasserman
FJCC Office
Sharon Brooks
806-7444
638-9496
782-6410
782-2794
782-6410
735-4780
Marsha Gerstein
Carolyn Goldman
782-5955
806-8520
Art Lessons- Weekly instruction by
renowned professional artist Paul
Jennis. All ages. Painting and or
drawing. $45.00 per hour session. For
further information contact Paul at
[email protected]./ 908 788-3788.
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PREFERRED PRESENTATIONS LLC
Melissa Gropper
Resume Specialist
908-202-0322 – tel.
908-450-1257 – fax
[email protected] (email)
Are you interview-ready?
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UPCOMING EVENTS
February 4
February 8
February 21
February 28
March 4
March 5
March 8
March 13
March 14
March 22 & 23
April 3
April 4 – 11
April 14
April 16
April 18
Tu B’Shevat
Program - Professor McGinity:
Intermarriage
Havdalah & Israeli Dancing
Film Series – “Laughing in Darkness”
Fast of Esther
Purim
Purim Carnival
Shabbat Across America
Progressive Dinner
Rummage Sale
Erev Passover
Passover
Yom HaShoah Program – Prof.
Valerie Thaler
Yom Hashoah
Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Rednor
April 19
April 23
May 3
May 7
May 16
May 17
May 23
May 24 & 25
May 29
May 30
June 6
June 20
June 27
July 5
July 26
Program – Professor Valerie Thaler
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Program – Roz Chast
Lag B’Omer
Bar Mitzvah of Asa Liebowitz
Yom Yerushalayim
Erev Shavuot
Shavuot
Staff Appreciation Service
Bat Mitzvah of Amira Kleiman
Bar Mitzvah of Nate Nemeth
Bar Mitzvah of Liam Franklin
Bat Mitzvah of Jacqueline
Kestenbaum
Fast of Tammuz
Tisha B’Av
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ONEG/KIDDUSH/BAGEL NOSH SPONSORSHIP
ONEG
Feb. 6
Feb. 13
Feb. 20
Feb. 27
Sponsor
Vav Class
KIDDUSH
Feb. 7
Feb. 14
Feb. 21
Feb. 28
Sponsor
Jr. Congregation
Doshna Family
If you would like to sponsor ongei Shabbat or kiddushim at the FJCC, please call 782-6410 or email Lori at the FJCC office
([email protected]). Last minute sponsors may not necessarily appear in the above calendar.
“WE NEED YOU!”
We need congregational participation for sponsorship!
Do you have a Yahrzeit coming up or a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary, birthday, or any
occasion to sponsor an ONEG/KIDDUSH?
It doesn’t have to be a fancy feast or expensive. Be creative, prepare the food in the
FJCC kitchen, pick up kosher food at ShopRite, or simply send in a check and the
shopping will be done for you.
Please call Lori in our office 782-6410 or email [email protected] and let her
know what date you will sponsor.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lori.
“Thank you for your continued support!”
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February 2015
12 Shevat 5775 - 9 Adar 5775
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Friday
6
TU B'SHEVAT
Services 9:00
12 Shevat
8
Thursday
§6:06PM 5
13 Shevat
9
14 Shevat
10
16 Shevat
12
18 Shevat
¡¡5:14PM 14
§6:18PM
Mishpatim
Shabbat Shekalim
Services 7:30
Services 9:15
19 Shevat
20 Shevat
16
21 Shevat
17
22 Shevat
18
23 Shevat
19
24 Shevat
20
ROSH HODESH I
Services 9:00
26 Shevat
22
Services 9:15
Jr. Congregation
Kiddush: Jr.
Congregation
17 Shevat
13
Services 9:00
Speaker: Prof. McGinity
10:00
15
§6:10PM
Yitro
Services 7:30
Vav Class Service
Oneg: Vav Class
15 Shevat
11
Saturday
¡¡5:05PM 7
27 Shevat
23
28 Shevat
24
29 Shevat
25
30 Shevat
26
§6:26PM
ROSH HODESH II
Terumah
Tot Shabbat 6:30
Services 7:30
Services 9:15
Havdalah Program &
Israeli Dancing 5:00
1 Adar
2 Adar
27
Services 9:00
25 Shevat
¡¡5:22PM 21
¡¡5:30PM 28
Services 7:30
§6:34PM
Tetzaveh
Shabbat Zakhor
Services 9:15
Film Series: Sholem
Aleichem, Laughing in
the Darkness 7:00
3 Adar
4 Adar
5 Adar
6 Adar
7 Adar
[¡¡Candle Lighting, §Observance End for Flemington, NJ]
8 Adar
9 Adar