MAY 2014 - Shir Ami

MAY 2014
Iyar / Sivan
5774
Shir Ami is a Reform Congregation, proudly affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
A Message From Our Clergy
Cantor Mark Elson
A Few Words About Rabbis and Cantors
In just a few more weeks I will be losing my clergy
partner, the Rabbi with whom I have worked for
nearly thirty years. Of course, Rabbi Strom will still
be part of Shir Ami as our Rabbi Emeritus, and of
course, his tremendous influence will always be felt
here. And I’m sure that we will continue to seek his
advice on a variety of things over the next several
years. But the day to day working relationship I
have shared with him for so long will be coming to
an end.
There are a great many things I will miss as I
continue on at Shir Ami without Elliot here on
a daily basis. After so long a time together we
have become very good at understanding and
anticipating each other on, or off, the Bimah, even
though we may be far apart. Visitors to Shir Ami
often have remarked about how smooth and
seamless our services seem in comparison to
other places they have attended. That is no
accident, as we have developed a wonderful
rapport and appreciation of each other’s styles.
I will miss the sense of collegiality we share. I
don’t mean to suggest that I will not have this
with Rabbi Kosovske or our future Rabbi. But
from the beginning, Rabbi Strom accepted me
as a colleague and full clergy partner. That
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Celebrate Rabbi St
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FRIDAY MAY 1
DINNER DANCE
relationship has been important and precious to
me. I have tremendous respect for Elliot’s abilities
as a Rabbi and have always felt from him that he
has great respect for my abilities as a Cantor. I
hope and trust I will have similar relationships with
the Rabbis who follow Elliot, but our respect for
each other has been truly important.
I will miss Rabbi Strom’s excellence as a speaker
and teacher. Just because a person has been
ordained a rabbi doesn’t mean they will be good at
the job. I’ve heard more than my share of mediocre
(or worse) teachers and speakers who have the
title. Rabbi Strom is gifted in this area and we have
been the fortunate recipients of his gifts. I know I’ve
made jokes about them in other places, but here I’m
serious when I say that his sermons are among the
best I have heard anywhere, and that he is a truly
excellent teacher who knows how to engage his
learners on any topic.
I will miss his sense of humor and quick wit, and
the banter we often engage in with each other and
with members of the staff or Board. He doesn’t
take himself too seriously, is able to accept and
laugh at a good natured joke at his expense – just
be ready to get one aimed right back with lightning
speed. Even in the midst of our busy work lives
we’ve been able to laugh together. I look forward
to this aspect of our relationship continuing, albeit
with less frequency.
I will miss his ability to always respond with
what seems to be the right words and tone to any
situation, whether it be a baby crying in services
or a difficult question raised in a discussion. I will
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miss the good
advice he has
often given
me. I will miss
seeing and feeling the way he has counseled the
troubled, consoled the grieving, comforted the ill,
and rejoiced with all of us celebrating simchas. I
will miss him as my drinking buddy as we raised
a glass at the conclusion of Neilah on Yom Kippur
while reflecting on another successful series of Holy
Day services, or several glasses before and during
our Purim celebrations.
I have learned a great many things watching Rabbi
Strom and working with him for all these years, and
I will miss the opportunities to watch and continue
learning from him. I’m sure there is much more
that I will realize I miss as I begin working with
new Rabbis. But we have had a very, very good
run. I know with certainty that the length of our
time together and the quality of our relationship is
(sadly) rare among Rabbis and Cantors, and I am
as grateful for that as I can possibly be.
Elliot, thank you for being such an important part of
my lives, both professional and personal, for these
nearly thirty years. Barbara and I wish you every
good thing in the future as you enter what I am sure
will be a very active and full retirement. I know you
will be available to me and to Shir Ami whenever
we need to call upon you, and so I look forward to
those times when we may have opportunities to
work together, or just be together, again. May God
bless you and your family, and all you will be doing
from now on, for a very long time to come.
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Congregational News
Mazel Tov
Brandon and Rebecca Weiss on the
birth of daughter Alexa Sophia, and to proud
grandparents Ed and Ellie Short
Ed and Ellie Short on the engagement of
daughter Sarah to Andrew Guy
Diana and Ted Rosenberg on the birth of
grandson Levi Alexander, parents Brynne and
Chad Magaziner
Linda Kasman on birth of granddaughter
Saren Bria, parents Micah and Rosslyn
Kasman
Rachel and Jeremi Tyler on birth of their
daughter Ashley Skye, and to big sister
Samantha.
Ferne Levy was presented a Lifetime
Membership Award at Spring Kallah for
her years of dedication and commitment to
thousands of Reform Jewish youth
SHAFTY won The Sh’ma Koleinu Creative
Service Award at Spring Kallah which
recognizes a Temple Youth Group who has
written an exceptional service. This year’s
winner, Service of the Senses, was written by
Emma Leibowitz (shown on right)
Todah Rabbah
Rabbi Paula Goldberg, Susan Stein,
Fern Silverman, Becky Markowitz,
Amy Buondonno, Larry Lefkowitz, Craig
and Noah Silverman, Rob Stein and
Dean Cohen for their hard work in making
5774 Womens’ Seder a beautiful experience
Donna DeSantis and all her great Ritual
Committee for making our Second Seder
such a success.
A deepfelt thank you to all who helped
make this year’s Community Seder
wonderful:
For donations - Rabbi Paula and Harvey
Goldberg, Sandy and Mel Berman, Margie and
Mark Kopins, Eve and Larry Lefkowitz, Bob and
Donna DeSantis, Alan and Melody Rosenberg,
Nancy and Rick Siderits, Jeanne Winerip,
Women of Shir Ami for the lovely paper
goods, Alan Sheinberg for wine, our Clergy
To our Helpers - Elliott Rosenthal, Rick
Wolfinger and Josh for buying the ingredients
and preparing the haroset, Ann Aviles for
painting the beautiful Kiddush cups
To our set up crew - Ann Aviles, Alan and
Melody Rosenberg, Iris Frank, Bob DeSantis
To our Registration table - Ivy Pearlstein, Jerry
Thomas
To Julie Hershgordon and Cheryl Barish Erlick
for registration in the office, helping with
details as needed
To: Craig and maintenance staff for having
everything set up perfectly and their
assistance during the evening
To: Cantor Elson for leading a beautiful seder
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Refuah Shleimah
Lenny Kane
Karl Benkert
Lou Goodman
Donna Goodman
Ethel Mandell
Irv Altman
Emily Kirsch
Condolences
Irwin Bobrin
father of Linda Bobrin (Neil Schnitzer)
Elizabeth Cogen
mother of Marilyn Halpern (Sheldon)
Essie Cohen
grandmother of Paul (Chari)
Jack Hecht
Father of Drew
Andrew Horvat
father of Susan Abramson (Rick)
Seymour Klayton
father of Helena Hopenwasser (Howard)
Goldy Kramer
mother of Estra Devore (David)
If you would like to
share any achievement,
milestone or simcha,
please call the
synagogue office at
215-968-3400 and we’ll
be delighted to list it in
the Shiron.
B’nai Mitzvah
Zachary Saver
Mazel tov to our May B’nai Mitzvah!
Cameren Cooper
Noah Mandel
son of
Darrin and Ami Saver
son of
Jay and Shara Cooper
son of
Bryan and Staci Mandel
May 3, 2014
3 Iyar 5774
Parshat Emor
May 3, 2014
3 Iyar 5774
Parshat Emor
May 10, 2014
10 Iyar 5774
Parshat Behar
Rachel Katz
Brendan Cohen
Jonah Morris
daughter of
David and Beth Katz
son of
Jeff and Sheryl Cohen
son of
Neil and Amy Morris
May 10, 2014
10 Iyar 5774
Parshat Behar
May 17, 2014
17 Iyar 5774
Parshat Bechukotai
May 17, 2014
17 Iyar 5774
Parshat Bechukotai
Chelsea Ganzman
Griffin Popescu
Etan Shemesh
daughter of
Hal and Robin Ganzman
son of
Stefan and Mindy Popescu
son of
Ilan and Robin Shemesh
May 24, 2014
24 Iyar 5774
Parshat Bemidbar
May 24, 2014
24 Iyar 5774
Parshat Bemidbar
May 26, 2014
26 Iyar 5774
Parshat Naso
Maxwell Levine
Brandon Firestone
Emily Silverman
son of
Michael and Rori Levine
son of
Glen and Robin Firestone
daughter of
Michael and Alyse Silverman
May 31, 2014
2 Sivan 5774
Parshat Naso
May 31, 2014
2 Sivan 5774
Parshat Naso
May 31, 2014
2 Sivan 5774
Parshat Naso
PLEASE NOTE that SHIR AMI collects student photos 2 months prior to your B’nai Mitzvah date.
To submit your child’s photo for the Shiron, please send to [email protected]
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CALENDAR: Upcoming Services & Events
For a full calendar listing of all Shir Ami events, www.shiraminow.org
SERVICE / EVENT
DATE
MAY 2014
TIME / PLACE
Israel Independence Day Celebration - Yom Ha’Atzmaut Services
Preschool children and their families
Friday, May 2
5:30 pm in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
School-age children and their families Friday, May 2
5:30 pm in the Chodorow Family Life Center
Israel’ “Shuk” (marketplace)
Friday, May 2
6:00 pm in Shalom Hall
Israel-themed food and drink, displays and kids’ projects.
Yom Ha-Atzmaut service w / special music and readings and SHAFTY Board Blessings
7:30 pm in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Friday, May 2
Shabbat Worship - Saver and Cooper B’nai Mitzvah
Saturday, May 3
10:15 am in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Chevrat Torah 10:15 am in the Chodorow Family Life Center
Saturday, May 3
A lovely, informal service and a chance to study the weekly Parashat. Music, prayer and coffee and bagels served each week.
Shabbat Worship - Installlation of New Board of Directors and May Birthday Blessings
Friday, May 9
7:30 pm in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Shabbat Worship Mandel and Katz B’nai Mitzvah
Saturday, May 10
10:15 am in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Chevrat Torah Saturday, May 10
10:15 am in the Chodorow Family Life Center
Special Shabbat Worship In Honor of Rabbi Strom, Choir sings
Friday, May 16
Shabbat Worship - Cohen and Morris B’nai Mitzvah
Saturday, May 17
7:30 pm in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
10:15 am in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Chevrat Torah Saturday, May 17
10:15 am in the Chodorow Family Life Center
Shabbat Worship Friday, May 23
7:30 pm in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Shabbat Worship - Ganzman and Popescu B’nai Mitzvah
Saturday, May 24
10:15 am in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Chevrat Torah Saturday, May 24
10:15 am in the Chodorow Family Life Center
Morning Service - Shemesh Bar Mitzvah
Monday, May 26
10:15 am in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Scholar Shabbat with Rabbi David Gutterman Friday, May 30
7:30 pm in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
Rabbi Gutterman will speak on “The Jew in the Pew: The 2013 Pew Research Survey of US Jews - Obituary or Opportunity?”
Shabbat Worship Levine and Firestone B’nai Mitzvah
Silverman Bat Mitzvah
Chevrat Torah Saturday, May 31
Saturday, May 31
Saturday, May 31
10:15 am in the Abraham-Swerdlow Sanctuary
10:15 am in the Elliot Strom Chapel
10:15 am in the Chodorow Family Life Center
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UPDATE: from your Rabbi Transition Committee
WE NEED YOU! WE NEED YOUR THOUGHTS, OPINIONS and SUGGESTIONS! WE NEED YOUR COMPLETED SURVEYS!
All Shir Ami congregants will be receiving a survey via email or US Postal service. The information gathered from this survey will assist the
search committee in choosing the ideal rabbinic candidate for Shir Ami. Please take the time to read, complete and return the survey. It
will not take very long…we promise!
This is sacred work. Each congregant’s opinion is valued in this important decision. We look forward to hearing from everyone.
The link for the survey is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/rabbisearch2014
If you wish to receive a survey by mail please call Shir Ami at 215-968-3400.
We look forward to hearing from you. REMEMBER you can always reach us at: [email protected]
THANK YOU!
Lindye Shechtman & Debbie Stevens
Transition Committee Co-Chairpersons
Please Hold the following dates:
Annual Congregational Meeting • Thursday, June 12, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Please plan on attending this important meeting as we review last year and take a look at the year to come.
Installation of 2014-2015 Board of Directors - Special Shabbat Service
Friday, May 9, 2014, 7:30 pm
(and May Birthday blessings, too!)
To sponsor the Oneg in honor of President Nancy Siderits and the Incoming Board, or a May birthday, please send to:
Shir Ami, 101 Richboro Road, Newtown, PA 18940
ONEG SPONSOR NAME ______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS____________________________________________________________________________________
Please make your check payable to Shir Ami and return with this form by May 8, 2014
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$36/sponsorship _______________
Early Learning Center
May Happenings
Shari Beck-Nahman
Numbers. They are a part of every preschooler’s daily routine in school. They count numbers on a calendar, children
in a classroom, candles for Shabbat, and how many crackers they are eating for snack. They are taught numbers on a
clock, numbers in a book, and numbers on a telephone. Shir Ami children also learn about 8 candles for Chanukah,
4 questions for Passover, 10 commandments for Shavuot, and 1 God. As adults and parents, we are also engrossed
in numbers as part of our daily routine. Of course for us, we deal with numbers in many different ways and on many
different levels.
Now let’s talk about our ELC numbers. We have 1 Director, 1 Assistant Director, and 1 Camp Director. We also have 25 teachers, 4 PlayCare
assistants, 3 Specialists, 1 Learning Specialist, and 1 Family Therapist. All this for our 123 children. So why am I filling your head with all these
numbers? Just as numbers are important in your life and your child’s life, numbers are important in the life of our ELC. We need the children to keep
our school vibrant. We want to keep our school and camp alive. We want to continue to touch the lives of children and give them learning experiences
that will stay with them for a lifetime.
It is our goal to teach numbers for many years to come. You can help us do that. Refer young families to our wonderful school. Let people know about
your amazing learning experiences here at the Shir Ami Early Learning Center. We want to continue to be #1!
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Scholar-in-Residence Weekend
May 30-31, 2014
with Rabbi David Gutterman
Join us for a weekend of insightful scholarship and thoughtful
commentary with our Scholar-in- Residence Rabbi David Gutterman.
Rabbi Gutterman will speak at Friday evening Shabbat worship, May
30, 2014 at 7:30 pm on “The Jew in the Pew: The 2013 Pew Research
Survey of US Jews — Obituary or Opportunity?”
He will lead the Torah discussion at Chevrat Torah the following morning.
The Jew in the Pew: The 2013 Pew Research
Survey of US Jews - Obituary or Opportunity?
Some seven months ago, the Pew Research Forum released a survey of American Jews that is causing tremors in the American Jewish
community. The survey confirms our anxieties that the two barometers of Jewish life are still very much in jeopardy - on the one hand,
Jewish continuity, and, on the other, Jewish identity. Rather than read this survey as a call to say kaddish for American Jewry, might
there be another way to view its findings that can lead to hope? This is a conversation that is both urgent and provocative. No matter
where we are in the denominational Jewish world, this is a wake up call to all of us. We are all challenged by this survey even as we are
all equally called upon to respond.
BIO - Rabbi David Gutterman was the Executive Director of the VAAD: Board of Rabbis of Greater Philadelphia and the Director of
Jewish Resources at the Jewish Federation for almost 10 years. Many of you will recognize him from his popular weekly insights
entitled, InTORAHnet that often appeared in the Jewish Exponent. He recently returned from South Florida where he was appointed the
Senior Community Scholar for Yeshiva University and the inaugural director of the Yeshiva University Center for Jewish Learning: South
Florida. A much sought-after speaker, Rabbi Gutterman has lectured, taught and presented in many venues across the United States
in communal settings and academic forums, as well as in England and Israel. He holds two rabbinic ordinations (s’mikhot), an MA in
Religious Studies and Theology conferred by Sacred Heart University in Connecticut in which he was awarded that graduate school’s
Award for Academic Excellence, and has completed course work towards a Doctorate in Rabbinic Literature and History at the Graduate
School of Jewish Theological Seminary. In his words, “I am a voracious reader, a perpetual student, an unapologetic lover of the entire
Jewish people, a good bowler, a frustrated golfer - but most of all, the most cherished, treasured and blessed name that I carry is
Saba - grandfather to Ariel Daizy, Elior Aharon, Liel Yulian and newly born, Elnatan Maoz.”
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Groups & Auxilliaries FOREVER YOUNG
PRESENTS
a comedic cabaret performance with
Karen Gross
A classy, sassy cabaret singer, songwriter, and comedienne, Karen charms audiences with her warmth, wit, and gorgeous,
heartfelt voice. Karen has performed at Lincoln Center in New York City, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the
Philadelphia Museum of Art, and as the special guest for legendary comedian Robert Klein at a sold-out Sellersville Theater
show. Karen has been featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Jewish Exponent, and live on NBC 10.
For more information, visit: www.karengross.com
PROGRAM AND BRUNCH: Sunday, May 4, 2014
PLACE: Shir Ami, Shalom Hall TIME: 10:30 am
COST: $13.00 / Members of Forever Young or $17.00 / Non-Members of Forever Young
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST!
Send your check payable to: “Forever Young” Before April 24, 2014 to:
Ann Pollock 304 Silver Oak Court Warwick, PA 18974 Email: [email protected]
For more info:215 773 0594
NAME______________________________________________________ NUMBER ATTENDING _________
ADDRESS__________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE_______________________________________ EMAIL _____________________________________
AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________________________
Forever Young is a Non-Profit Auxiliary of Shir Ami Synagogue [Karen Gross May 4, 2014]
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EDUCATION: Life Long Learning
Lunch
and Learn
THURSDAY
MAY 15th
Lunch 11:45 AM
Discussion 12:15 PM
Iranian Jews in the Path of History
presented by Dr. Mike Michaels
Mike Michaels, M.D. is a physician, educator, and author. He is a
former assistant professor at Temple University School of Medicine in
Philadelphia. Dr. Michaels received his medical degree from Tehran
University Medical School. In 1959 he came to the United States for
continuing education.
Dr. Michaels is the author of six books on the subject of the Jewish
people, and over one hundred articles on Jewish history and medical
topics which have been published in the United States. He is a well
known speaker in English and Farsi in Jewish and American-Iranian
communities.
Dr. Michaels will talk about Iranian Jews and their history. He will discuss why and how Jews and Judaism have survived through the millennia.
Additionally, he will examine the history of several religions through the course of time and how they relate to the subject.
Lunch & Learn programs are offered on the third Thursday of each month. Each program is a self-contained course of study from 12:15 to 1:30pm.
Lunch & Learn programs are offered on the third Thursday of each month. Each program is a self-contained course of study from 12:15 to 1:30pm.
A cold buffet lunch is available, starting at 11:45am. Pre-registration is not required. Shir Ami members are asked to contribute $7.00 and non-members
A cold buffet lunch is available, star ting at 11:45am. Pre-registration is not required. Shir Ami members are asked to contribute $7.00 and non-members
to contribute $12.00 to defray the cost of food and drink. For info, please contact Harriet Paley at 215-962-4619 or [email protected].
to contribute $12.00 to defray the cost of food and drink. For info, please contact Harriet Paley at 215-962-4619 or [email protected].
The Yiddish Culture Club
meets at 10:00am
before every Lunch & Learn.
Stop by and join us!
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The Yiddish Culture Club
meets at 10:00am
before every Lunch & Learn.
Stop by and join us!
Advertiser Support
Groups & Auxilliaries
Ferne Levy, Youth Director
SHAFTY YOUTH GROUPS
Shafty Hotline 215.968.3400
[ Sr. Ex 310 | Jr & Bonim Ext 311 | Chalutzim Ext 312
Shafty Board
While it’s always sad to say goodbye to our
seniors, we are looking ahead this month
at Haggigah/Maccabiah, a NFTY/PAR event
for our 8th through 11th graders only. Hag/
Mac is up at Camp Harlam. Teens from 20
different synagogues from our PA Region
come together for a fun-filled weekend. It
is an opportunity to meet new people, play
sports or arts & crafts, as well as participate
in creative and unique programs. To learn
more about it please visit www.nfty.org/par
Don’t Miss These Upcoming Youth Group Events:
Sr. SHAFTY
Congratulations to our incoming
SHAFTY Board 2014-2015
May 10th - Movie Under the Stars
Jr. SHAFTY
(8th-11th grade only)
May 16-18 - Hag/Mac
YOUTH GROUPS
BONIM
May 4th - Happy Tymes and Melting Pot
CHALUTZIM
May 4th - Happy Tymes and Friendly’s
ULTRAZONE
President
Exec. VP
Program VP
Religious & Cultural VP
Social Action VP
Membership VP
Secretary
Treasurer
Communication
Fundraiser
Israel Liaison
NFTY-PAR Liaison
Public Relations
Tikkun Olam
Emma Leibowitz
Sarah Kniaz
Rachel Freeman
Isaac Kravatz
Ashley Levy
Daniel Levy
Steven Miller
Alec Rubin
Hailey Rosenfield
Jacob Shain
Casey Levitt
Lauren Siegel
Carly Riggs
Lauren Fleming
*NFTY PAR President
Hannah Kravatz
Groups & Auxilliaries
DAYTIME MAH JONGG
Wed May 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 9:30 am
installation of officers
ceremony
Wed May 14 @ 7:00 pm
MAH JONGG GAME NIGHT
Wed May 21 and 28 @ 7:00 pm
Yoga
jr. women
of Shir ami
Sun May 18 @
11:00 am
Tues May 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 7:30 pm
Robin kraut book club
Tues May 13 @ 9:30 am
Advertiser Support
book club
Thurs May 15 @ 7:00 pm
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I RUN FOR FOOD
Stomp out Hunger in Bucks County
Sunday June 1st, 2014-5K and 1 mile Fun Run/Walk
WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK -*FLAT, FAST COURSE*
WHO:
HOW: Make check to Shir Ami /I Run for Food and mail to:
Runners and walkers of all ages, your family friends
and co-workers
I Run for Food
PO Box 632
Newtown, PA 18940
WHAT: Certified 5k Run and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Post-race food will be served
WHERE: Washington Crossing State Park
General Greene Pavillion
Route 532 and Rt 232
Washington Crossing, PA 18977
Or register online at:
www.pretzelcitysports.com
www.wrightstownhealthandfitness.com
RESULTS/AWARDS: 1, 2 and 3 mile marked course. Finish
line and timing service by Pretzel City Sports. Race results
posted on site and within 2 days at pretzelcitysports.com
Custom tile award will be presented to: Top overall runner,
top male, female runners, and top male and female youth
runners
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WHEN: Sunday, June 1 , 2014
7:30 am – Registration Opens
9:00 am – Start Time
10:00am – Award Presentation
WHY:
Help to Stomp out Hunger. All funds raised will directly
benefit the Bucks County Penndel Food Pantry
Proudly sponsored by:
Non-Perishable items will be collected
race day!
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REGISTRATION: Detach and complete this portion and mail to P.O. Box 632 Newtown, PA 18940 by May 21 or register online
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at www.pretzelcitysports.com or www.wrightstownhealthandfitness.com by May 21 to receive early registration fee.
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ENTRY FEES: Participants registered by May 21st are guaranteed to receive a custom event shirt, after May
21st it is based on availability
Event:
Adult
5K Youth (5-12 yrs. Old)
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Additional Donation
_____ $25.00 5K by May 21st, after and including race day $30.00
_____ $15.00 5K by May 21st after and including race day $20.00
_____ $20.00 1 mile by May 21st, after and including race day $25.00
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Each registered runner/walker requires individual registration form, please print below.
Name
_____________________________________
Address
_____________________________________Youth S M L
T-shirt size (circle one)
Please print
Adult S M L XL XXL
City____________________________ State _____ Zip_________
____Phone____________________________
E-mail address
Age (on Race Day) _____ Male___ Female___
Waiver: I know that running in a foot race is a potentially hazardous activity. I should not enter and run unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any and all decisions of a
race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running participants, the effects of weather, including high heat and humidity or extreme cold, traffic and
conditions of the roads and trail, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. In consideration of granting the undersigned permission; having read this waiver, I, for myself and anyone entitled
to act on my behalf, waive, release and forever discharge Shir Ami, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania DCNR, Racing Resources, runBucks, Washington Crossing Historic Park, Pennsylvania
Historical and Museum Commission, Upper Makefield Township, Solebury Township, their officers, directors, employees, sponsors, their representatives and successors and volunteers from all
claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in this event. I further grant permission to all the foregoing groups to use any photographs, motion pictures, recordings or other record of
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YAHRZEITS
On the anniversaries of remembering, a Jew remembers not only by feeling, but by doing. Kindling a yahrzeit candle the evening before is one thing we do; the
Kaddish spoken at a gathering of our people is another. All names will be read on the Friday evening before the yahrzeit. The date to light the candle is indicated
to the right of the name in parentheses. You are encouraged to honor your loved one with a living memorial - a contribution to one of our special Temple funds.
TO BE READ ON MAY 2
TO BE READ ON MAY 9
May 3
Celia Chasis
Reba Cohen
Irvina Kandel
Richard Michel
Sheldon Saffren
Sophie Schwartz
Jack Turek
May 10
Pearl Frolove
Richard Spitz
May 4
Harold Breitbart
Louis Buster
Ronald Donn
Sidney Frantz
Sylvia Greene
Marilyn Meissner
Morton Sirota
Leona Steinberger
May 5
Belle Diamond
Charlotte Eiserman
Richard Gross
Ludwig Hess
Caroline Kochenour
Ed Kohen
Emanuel Roth
May 6
Edward Isadore Cohen
Michael Frank
Sheldon Goodman
Charles Lemonick
May 7
Henry Braddon
Yetta Lefkowitz
May 8
Richard Bernstein
Muriel Hochberg
Bernard Levine
Hyman Robbins
May 9
Seymour Davis
Ruth Freedman
Arnold Kaneff
Paul Meissner
Ronni Michels
Mollie Singer
Philip Wascow
May 11
Nancy Cardonick
Irving Einbinder
Melvin Farber
Elias William Friedman
Louis Goldman
Edith Kauffman
Phyllis Prell
May 12
Paula Balko
Jerry Druker
Rose Greenfield
Murray Heller
Bill Rush
May 13
Hilda Aguero
Samuel Gilman
David Kravitz
Blanche Zaslov
May 14
Morris Berkes
Zelda Cohen
Todd Greenbaum
Fanya Kolodizner
Abraham Mann
Benjamin Rubin
Gertrude Seligman
Samuel Sobel
Florence Wascow
Edwin Zaslov
May 15
Gene Abdill
Paul Goldstein
Irene Gerson Goodman
Jacob Levin
Carl Magaziner
Abraham Mann
Alexander Weintraub
May 16
Noah Cohen
Shirley Samson
Abraham Sheinberg
Anna Sobel
Babette Thomas
TO BE READ ON MAY 16
May 17
Jerry Druker
Irving Seligman
Edward Simmons
Alyce B. Wilck
May 18
Teresa Steinhart Berg
Gerald Feldman
Robert Lomas
Max Newmaizer
Friederike Reisz
Marc Wexler
May 19
Irving Blau
Laura Ellis
Stanley Katz
Clara Koenig
Hilda Kredo
Samuel Steinman
Nina Szrajber
May 20
Lillian Hahn
Jill Henderson
Alan Hopenwasser
Kalman Lidsky
Harry Snyder
May 21
Bruce Birnbaum
Joseph Edelman
Martha Kravitz
Anna Leibowitz
Solomon Ruskin
Samuel Schwalb
May 22
I. Brand
Florence Fieman
David Friedman
Enrique Gonzalez
Richard Katzenstein
Mary Meisler
Stuart Miller
Israel Siegel
Mildred Sokolove
May 23
Marvin Doroshow
Jeff Krenzel
Ned Ross
Lynne Rothstein
Frances Weiss
Samuel Winston
TO BE READ ON MAY 23
May 24
Freda Donn
Louis Lavine
Joseph Neufeld
Boris Rodos
Frieda Ruskin
May 25
Esther Einstein
Albert Freiman
Erwin Goldstein
Louis Rothman
Ruth Teller
May 26
Mary Abramson
Dorothy Brooks
Florence Cohen
William Feldstein
Maurice Field
Jacqueline Hoffman
Freda Stern
May 27
Rose Rossman
May 28
Betty Baronstein
Jack Bernstein
David Schweidel
May 29
Louis Frantz
May 30
Herman Cooper
Faye Finkle
Ethel Fraum
Joe Green
Herman Katz
Arthur Rhodes
TO BE READ ON MAY 30
May 31
Helen Baronoff
Rose Lavine
William Leshner
Irving Levine
Fred Sarne
Etta Schildkraut
Blanche Yarus
June 1
Mary Freedman
Fay C. Makrauer
Cindy Ornsteen
Edith Rodos
Alvin Shulman
June 2
Linda Greenstein
June 3
Bertha (Buddy) Basson
Beatrice Cautin
Stephen Eisenthal
Harry Hirschman
Esther Ostroff
Morris Sheckman
June 4
Horace Bernstein
Edythe Block
Henry Geller
Morton Kalafer
June 5
Arthur Berger
Bess Goodman
Nathan Idleberg
Dorothy Mandell
Tessie Weinstein
Leah Yassen
June 6
Francis Cohen
Sonia Danilowitch
Edward Irving Dick
Marjorie Garber
Harry Gutradt
Samuel Roth
Benjamin Wolbransky
YAHRZEIT LIGHT CEREMONIAL
The family gathers at dusk, before the evening meal, on the eve of the anniversary of the death of the departed. The head of the family speaks: At this moment
which bears the memory of our beloved (name), let us join hands in a token of God’s grace. A link has been broken in the chain of affection which has long
bound us together, yet the blessed bonds of home and love remain. With prayerful heart, we receive this divine gift of life which holds us together in family
unison.
Eternal God, we thank You that, in this time of sadness and loss, You have helped to keep us strong. Though the pain of our loss is still present for us, we know
that love will always be stronger than death. And so, to You, we lift our hearts, because we know that our loved one continues to be a living presence in our
lives. We acknowledge your mercy, O God, who strengthens us with faith and peace. As our loved one lives for us in these words and memories, we kindle this
yahrzeit light and sanctify it in the remembrance of the Divine Word: The spirit of humanity is the light of the Lord. (Kindle the Memorial Light.) ZECHER TZADIK
LIV-RACHA. May the memory of the righteous be an eternal blessing.
DONATIONS
FUND
Anna Gever Music Fund
Anna Gever Music Fund
Anna Gever Music Fund
Bev. Spiegler Special Educ. Fund
Bev. Spiegler Special Educ. Fund
Bev. Spiegler Special Educ. Fund
Bev. Spiegler Special Educ. Fund
Bob McCarry Adult Educ. Fund
Bob McCarry Adult Educ. Fund
Bob McCarry Adult Educ. Fund
Bob McCarry Adult Educ. Fund
Bobbi Slutzky ELC Scholarship Fund
Bobbi Slutzky ELC Scholarship Fund
Bobbi Slutzky ELC Scholarship Fund
Bobbi Slutzky ELC Scholarship Fund
Bruce Birnbaum Tikkun Olam Fund
Bruce Birnbaum Tikkun Olam Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Cantor Elson’s Disc. Fund
Food Pantry Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Gold Card Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel Tiyul Fund
Israel/Camp Scholarship Fund
Israel/Camp Scholarship Fund
Israel/Camp Scholarship Fund
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE FOLLOWING CONTRIBUTIONS TO SHIR AMI FUNDS
DONOR
RECIPIENT
Nancy Siderits & Family
Marilyn Bobrin & Family
Nancy Siderits & Family
Linda Bobrin & Neil Schnitzer & Family
Nancy Siderits & Family
Rebecca & Brandon Weiss
Bonnie & Cornel Spiegler
Andrea & Harry Tankin & Family
Bonnie & Cornel Spiegler
Mr. and Mrs. Josh Loewensteiner Allen & Anna Schwartz
Andrea & Harry Tankin
Bonnie & Cornel Spiegler
Linda Kasman
Howard & Janis Kritzer
Marilyn Halpern
Harriet & Jerry Paley
Marilyn Halpern & Family
Hope & Marty Ettinger
Marilyn & Sheldon Halpern & Family
Nancy Siderits & Family
Ed & Ellie Short
Michelle & David Rothstein
Robert Grusman
Anita & Spence Snyderman
Andrea Tankin & Family
Anita & Spence Snyderman
Steve Bobrin & Family
The Perera Family
Linda Bobrin & Neil Schnitzer & Family
Helen Berman
Marilyn Halpern
Joe & Simone Armon
Marilyn Halpern & Family
Lauren, Cole & Parker Abrams
Cantor Mark Elson
Hilary & Kenny Leboff
Sue Abramson & Family
The Family of Al Greenland
The Wolbransky Family
Arthur & Kim Feldstein
Kelli Schnitzer & children
Phyllis Doroshow
Marilyn Bobrin & Family
Nancy Siderits & Family
Marilyn Halpern
Manus & Patricia Cassidy
The Wolbransky Family
Robin & Marilyn Pollack
Paul Wolbransky
Beth & Jeff Alper
Morrie & Susan Wolbransky
Beth & Jeff Alper
Mark & Holly Wolbransky
Andrea & Glenn Wohl & Family
Mark & Holly Wolbransky
Jan & Jonathan Simon & Family
Mark & Holly Wolbransky
Arline Davis
The Wolbransky Family
Arlyne & Bob Berkowitz
Dr. & Mrs. Morris Wolbransky
Beth & Ronald Clearfield
The Wolbransky Family
Sandra & Charles Coonley
Mark & Holly Wolbransky
Michael & Sharon Sherman
Mark & Holly Wolbransky
Ivy & Larry Pearlstein
Rebecca & Brendan Weiss
Ivy & Larry Pearlstein
Marilyn Halpern & Family
Morris & Sandra Weinstein
Marilyn Halpern & Family
Nancy Siderits & Family
Sue Abramson & Family
Nancy Siderits & Family
Lenny Kane
Nancy Siderits & Family
Paul Cohen & Family
Ruth & Arnold Peskin
Susan & Rick Abramson
Alan Rubin & Sandy Berger
Marilyn Halpern
Ruth & Paul Cohen
Marilyn & Sheldon Halpern
Susan Cohen & Barry Bloom
Marilyn & Sheldon Halpern
Leonard & Adrienne Teich
Rabbi Strom
Becky Markowitz
Hannah Kravatz
Margie & Harvey Abramson
Marilyn Halpern & Family
Margie & Harvey Abramson
Randi Lawrie & Family
Carol Schnitzler
Marilyn Halpern
Becky Markowitz
Marilyn and Sheldon Halpern
Mindy Eisenthal
Marilyn Halpern & Family
Jeffrey Phillips
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HONORING / NAME
IMO Irwin Bobrin
IMO Irwin Bobrin
IHO birth of Alexis Sophia
IMO Erling Nord
Mazel Tov
IMO Erling Nord
IHO birth of granddaughter Saren Bria
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IHO becoming grandparents
IMO your father
IMO your father
IMO Irwin Bobrin
IMO Irwin Bobrin
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
In appreciation of Parker’s naming
IMO your father
IMO Al Greenland
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IHO our marriage
IMO Irwin Bobrin
IMO Irwin Bobrin
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
Congratulations on your new daughter
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Andrew Horvat
Healing wishes
IMO Essie Cohen
IMO your father
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Thank you
Mazel Tov/becoming NFTY-PAR President
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Al Greenland
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
-- continued --
DONATIONS
FUND
DONOR
RECIPIENT
HONORING / NAME
Kaytes Family Gratz Scholar. Fund
Diane & Jack Fein
Sharon KaytesWishing you a speedy recovery
Keepers of Jewish Excellence Fund Dotty Silverman
Marilyn Halpern & Family
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Jean Simmons
Neil Cutler, Gerald Kaufman,
Library Fund
Morrie Kaufman
IMO Fay Cutler
Library Fund
Jean Simmons
Marilyn Halpern
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Library Fund
Susan Rackover
Marilyn Halpern
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Sue & Carl Rackover
IMO Pat Skerry
Library Fund
Prayerbook Dedication
The Berkley Family
Koenig Family
IMO Robert Scott Koenig
Prayerbook Dedication
The Tafflin Family
Bobby Rothberg & Family
IMO Willard Rothberg
Rabbi Eric Goldberg Disc. Fund
Ricki & Dennis Tafflin
In appreciation of Rabbi Goldberg
Rabbi Paula Goldberg’s Disc. Fund
Linda Fisher
IMO Gloria Kaplan
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
Ethel Mandell
IMO Jerome Mandel
Ethel Mandell
Phyllis & Milt Berkes & Family
IMO Beverly Shapiro
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
Marian Weintraub
IMO Jerry Weintraub
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
The Wolbransky Family
IMO Charlotte Wolbransky
Dotty Silverman
IMO Al Silverman
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
Arthur & Kim Feldstein
In appreciation of Rabbi Strom
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
Steve & Lindye Shechtman
In appreciation of Rabbi Strom
Rabbi Strom’s Disc. Fund
The Extended Greenland Family
In appreciation of Rabbi Strom
Sharing is Caring Fund
Karin & Dan Surkin
Marilyn Halpern
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Sharing is Caring Fund
Phyllis & Morris Kamens
Marilyn Halpern
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Sharing is Caring Fund
Ruth & Jerry Weiss
Marilyn Halpern & Family
IMO Elizabeth Cogen
Carol Schnitzler
Randi Lawrie & Family
IMO Al Greenland
Sharing is Caring Fund
Sharing is Caring Fund
Becky Markowitz
Caryn & David Blizzard
IHO wedding
Stan Averbach Biblical Grdn Fund
Becky Markowitz
Kim Johnson & Art Feldstein
IHO of your marriage
Stan Averbach Biblical Grdn Fund
Bob & Barbara Katzenstein
Sue and Rick Abramson
IMO your father
Stan Averbach Biblical Grdn Fund
Rose Abramson
Susan Abramson & Family
IMO Andrew Horvat
Becky Markowitz
Andrea & Harry Tankin
IMO Erling Nord
Stan Averbach Biblical Grdn Fund
Memorials and Contributions - Remember your friends’ and family’s important moments by sending an appropriate card. Call the Synagogue office
at 215-968-3400. Honor or Memory Cards may be purchased in the office for $25 per package of five that you send yourself (may not be charged).
Checks should be made out directly to Rabbi Strom’s, Cantor Elson’s, Rabbi Eric Goldberg and Rabbi Paula Goldberg’s discretionary funds if making
a donation to any of them. A Mazon contribution should be accompanied by a check made payable to Mazon. A SIMCHA contribution should be
accompanied by a check made payable to SIMCHA.
Checks should be made payable to Shir Ami for the following funds: Prayerbooks - $36; Torah Commentaries - $54
The following FundS ARE AVAILABLE: suggested DONATION: $18 or $36 ($10 minimum please)
Gold Card (General Fund)
Library
Israel/Camp Scholarship
Men’s Club Youth Scholarship
Bob McGarry Adult Education
Sharing is Caring
Israel Tiyul
Bruce Birnbaum Tikkun Olam
Kaytes Family Gratz Scholarship
Stan Averbach Biblical Garden
Anna Gever Music
Temple Shalom Sisterhood Children’s Fund
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Beverly Spiegler Special Education
Kay Swerdlow Building Endowment
Senior Endowment
Slomovitz Scholar-in-Residence
Bobbi Slutzky Early Learning Center Scholarship
Claire and Jerry Miller Capital Fund
Officers and Directors 2014
EXECUTIVE BOARD
CLERGY AND ADMINISTRATION
PresidentNancy Siderits
Exec. Vice President
Joshua McCoy
TreasurerSharon Benoff
Financial Secretary
Stephanie Kravatz
Vice President
Leslie Leibowitz
Vice President
Ilene Moss
Vice President
Alan Rosenberg
Vice President
Brian Shipley
SecretaryLorrie Riggs
Immediate Past President
Mo Perera
Legal Counsel
Paul Cohen
Financial Counsel
Nathan Snyder
DIRECTORS
S.I.M.C.H.A.
Debby& Mark Berlin
RitualDonna DeSantis
MembershipJeff Eder
Bob Dunn
Israel Advocacy
Pre-SchoolLauren Cohen
Stu Kavitsky
Pre-School Marketing/Publicity
Risa Kane
Religious School
Beth Karle
Youth Group Liason Nancy Levitt
URJ Representative Andee Losben
Shir Ami Cares
Andrea Miller
MembershipRandi Preissman
CommunicationsCarl Rigefsky
FundraisingMindy Chesner
FundraisingMelody Hassid
David Sandman
Marketing/Publicity
Building and Grounds
Larry Schorr
Ellie Short
Life Long Learning
BudgetWendy Siegel
ContinuityJoan Dossick
ContinuityDan Surkin
College Connection
Barbara Roth
RabbiElliot M. Strom
CantorMark Elson
Rabbinic Scholar
Rabbi Paula Goldberg
Religious School Director
Rabbi Eric Goldberg
Director of Operations
Farrell Borine
Manager of Member Engagement
Cheryl Barish Erlick
E.L.C. Director
Shari Beck-Nahman
Youth Director
Ferne Levy
AUXILIARY PRESIDENTS
Men’s Club
Jay Miller
Women of Shir Ami
Penni Sander
Forever Young
Ann Pollock
SHAFTYEmma Leibowitz
PAST PRESIDENTS
Ronald Abraham
Harvey Abramson
Irving Altman TS
Ken Bieber
Fred Bock
Danny Brown
Filbert Cherry (z’l)
Phyllis Doroshow
Ruth Fives
Harvey Goldberg
Sheldon Gould TS
Janis Jacobs
Bob Kasman (z’l)
Robert Katzenstein
Arthur Krauss
Harold Lefcourt TS
Larry Lefkowitz TS
Norman Leibowitz TS
Becky Markowitz
Andrea Miller TS
Jerome Miller TS
Mo Perera
Stephen Rodos
Alan Rosenberg TS
Alan Sheinberg
Teri Siegel
Ronald Smolow
Nathan Snyder TS
Leonard Sokolove TS
Dena Stein TS
Debbie Stevens
* (z’l) zichrono livracha “of blessed memory”
Contact Us
Clergy
Rabbi Elliot M. Strom – [email protected]
Cantor Mark Elson – [email protected]
Rabbi Eric Goldberg – [email protected]
Rabbinic Scholar
Rabbi Paula Goldberg – [email protected]
President
Nancy Siderits - [email protected]
Director of Operations
Farrell Borine - [email protected]
Manager of Member Engagement
Cheryl Barish Erlick - [email protected]
Office Staff
Julie Hershgordon - [email protected]
Noelle McQuade - [email protected]
SHAFTY
Ferne Levy – [email protected]
Leslie Leibowitz – [email protected]
Judith Silverman – [email protected]
E.L.C. Director
Shari Beck-Nahman - [email protected]
E.L.C. Staff
Judy Friedman – [email protected]
Lisa Tenenbaum – [email protected]
For general Info:
[email protected]
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NFTY.org/par
Women of Reform Judaism
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Union of Reform Judaism
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