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A DA R I / A DA R I I / N I S S A N 577 9 N E WS L E T T E R / VO LU M E 31 : 4 MARCH/APRIL 2019
A Case of Mixed Emotions: Love and Fear of God in Jewish Thought
Marc Ashley’s adult education course between Pesah and Shavuot
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Three Sundays: April 28, May 5 and 19 at 10:00 am
he very first word of the first beings can seem immanent, close at hand a sense of humility, preventing God from
paragraph of the Shema prayer and within our reach. The focus of our becoming merely an imprimatur for our
instructs—indeed, commands—us relationship with God may vary depending decisions. Love of God can create a sense
to love God, with all our heart, soul on the vagaries of our perception of God's of our wondrous human potential, fostering
and might. Yet Proverbs counsels interaction with us. As we sing several times our nearness to the realm of the infinite.
us that the “beginning of wisdom is the fear during the High Holy Day liturgy in the Both approaches to God can be viable paths
of God” These visceral emotions, at least Ki Anu Amekha prayer, we can relate to God to the divine, but reconciling them can be
at first glance, seem conflicting rather than variously as our parent, master, shepherd, challenging and even perplexing.
complementary. So which is the core and guardian, creator, king, and beloved. Whether Please join congregant Marc Ashley
foundation of our relationship with God—love we are more inclined to love or fear God can on three Sunday mornings for his annual
or fear? Which approach takes priority? shift with circumstances. adult education class between Pesah and
As it turns out, Judaism demands that In fact, dictating emotion is notoriously Shavuot. This year's course, "A Case of Mixed
we experience our relationship with God difficult, and Jewish theology is prone to Emotions: Love and Fear of God in Jewish
as encompassing emotions that optimally interpreting love and fear of God as anchored Thought," will be held on April 28, May 5 and
reinforce each other but may in practice in conduct. How we are expected to feel May 19 at 10 a.m. in the Or Zarua library. No
be competing. God as the creator of the emotionally about God is often translated prior knowledge is required. Please come and
universe can seem utterly transcendent, into practical terms. Love and fear of God are participate in this important conversation on
above and beyond our understanding. Yet expressed through deed. a crucial theme in Jewish thought through the
God as the divine force that intervenes in Both love and fear of God are thus crucial ages. Your relationship with God may even be
history and shows solicitude for human religious directives. Fear of God generates clarified in the process.
Their Mother’s Story, Told by Daughters of Textile Artist Esther Nisenthal Krinitz:
Art as Remembrance of a Remarkable Life
Sunday, April 28, 6:30 pm in the OZ Gallery
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he Fabric of Survival, the unusual are the co-founders of Art and
exhibition currently on display in the Remembrance, a non-profit arts and
OZ Gallery, packs a deceptive punch. education organization inspired by the
The remarkable textile and yarn art and story of their mother. Recognizing
handwork and colorful designs, tell the story the power of their mother’s art to change
of a happy Jewish childhood cut short when hearts and minds, they created Art and
Nazis stormed the village of Esther Nisenthal Remembrance as a testament to their
Krinitz’s home in Poland. The more than mother’s legacy and a means to share her
thirty large fabric panels illustrate the dark work and to inspire others to share their
story of young Esther’s escape from death experiences as victims of war, oppression,
during World War II. Visitors to the gallery and injustice. Bernice is the co-author (with
have been amazed by the scope of the her mother, posthumously) of Memories of
storytelling, the skill of the self-taught artist, Survival; she and Helene were producers
and the verisimilitude of the photographic of the award-winning film, Through the Eye
reproductions on display. Many people of the Needle: The Art of Esther Nisenthal
have asked questions about Esther’s life, Krinitz.
remarkable work, and how the originals were The evening will begin with a viewing of
produced. On Sunday, April 28th, her two the exhibition followed by the thirty minute
daughters, Bernice Steinhardt and Helene film Through the Eye of the Needle: The
McQuade, will be our guests to give us their Road to Krasnik, one of the Art of Esther Nisenthal Krinitz. After the
remembrances of their mother and answer 36 fabric panels created by screening, Bernice and Helene will talk about
all those questions. Esther Nisenthal Krinitz. their mother and answer questions from the
Bernice Steinhardt and Helene McQuade audience.
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President’s Message
by Diane Okrent
O
ne advantage to Hodesh Elul, Rosh Hodesh Tishrei, and
being president Tu B’Shevat. The Rabbis devised the
of Congregation calendar to ensure that Pesah always occurs
A C O N S E R V AT I V E S Y N A G O G U E Or Zarua again is I in the spring – the year and life begin anew.
FOUNDED 1989 can revisit and refer Shabbat Hagadol, the Great Sabbath,
to previous writings immediately precedes Pesah. One
127 East 82nd Street and speeches! The explanation for the name Shabbat Hagadol
New York, NY 10028 following is a timely comes from the verse in the Haftorah, which
phone: 212-452-2310 fax: 212-452-2103 adaptation and revision refers to a day in the future that will be
of a newsletter article I gadol, “great.” Behold, I will send you Elijah
www.orzarua.org
the prophet before the coming of the great
SCOTT N. BOLTON, Rabbi Spring Training has begun! Whenever and awesome day of the Lord.
DR. HARLAN J. WECHSLER, Rabbi Emeritus I hear that Major League Baseball teams (Malachi 3:23).
have begun Spring Training, I think, “There is Passover, the holiday of our redemption
DIANE OKRENT, President
hope. Winter will, indeed, come to an end.” from Egypt, also bring hope of future
DAVID BERKOWITZ, Treasurer Of course, we are far from the end of this redemption. Therefore the Talmud teaches:
KAREN KAPLAN, Secretary challenging winter but soon, spring will be in Rabbi Yehoshua says: “In Nisan the world
HELENE SANTO, Executive Director the air. was created ... the bondage of our ancestors
SIGAL HIRSCH, Director of Youth Education The Jewish calendar provides us with our ceased in Egypt; and in Nisan they will be
and Programming own type of Spring Training. We have already redeemed in time to come.” (Talmud Rosh
begun the countdown to Purim and Pesah HaShana 11a).
CHARLES SPIELHOLZ, Newsletter Editor
(6 weeks away) with the series of special So, what do we learn from our Jewish
maftir and haftorah readings—Shabbat Spring Training?
Shekalim (March 2), Shabbat Zachor We learn that we are responsible for
OZ Committee Chair s (March 16), Shabbat Parah (March 30), contributing to the maintenance of our
ADMINISTRATION Pamela E. Gold Shabbat Hahodesh (April 6), and Shabbat community and its gathering place. At
Hagadol (April 13). Or Zarua, we do this with our membership
AESTHETICS Aaron Shelden I am particularly mindful of Shabbat dues, our Kol Nidre contributions, and our
ART GALLERY Bobbi Coller Shekalim because on that Shabbat, I usually ongoing donations to the synagogue for
read the maftir and chant the Haftorah. It is all types of occasions, celebrations and
BOOK DISCUSSION Reed Schneider the anniversary of my Bat Mitzvah. Shabbat commemorations. You may want to make a
Nora Yood Shekalim reminds us of our obligation to contribution now while it is top of mind!
BUILDING Gerry Solomon contribute to the maintenance of our place We learn that we must remember to
of worship. Each member of the community
HESED Susan Lorin was asked to contribute the same amount, protect the weak and vulnerable. At
HEVRA KADISHA Roberta Hufnagel a half-shekel. While the amount has Or Zarua, we do this with our Hesed projects
Gerry Solomon changed over time, we are still responsible and Tzedakah. Our annual Ma’ot Hittim
for supporting of our community and its contributions go directly to those in the
LIBRARY Barry Feldman gathering place to the best of our ability. Jewish community who need our help for a
MARKETING Dana Gross Shabbat Zachor, immediately preceding holy and joyous Pesah. (Please use the form
Dara Shapiro Purim, reminds us to remember Amalek, who on page 11.)
attacked the Israelites from behind, preying We learn to purify our homes and
MEMBERSHIP Raanan Korinow on the vulnerable. According to Talmudic ourselves to be open to the gift of Pesah.
MINYAN Sheldon Adler tradition, Haman was descended from “We clean our homes and our psyches,
Amalek. In Jewish tradition, the Amalekites
NOMINATING Jay Palmer are symbols of the evil that arises and must with our people and the rhythm of the
AND LEADERSHIP be fought in every generation. Today, we are seasons, celebrate life and freedom.” (Ira
ORAL HISTORY Mimi Alperin acutely aware of the rise in Anti-Semitism. Steingroot, Keeping Passover, 1995.)
We learn to celebrate new beginnings.
PROGRAMMING Marc D. Ashley strong as a community. Nisan begins a new year just as Spring
PUBLIC RELATIONS Aaron Shelden Shabbat Parah includes the ritual of the shows us that life begins again.
red heifer, a means of purifying the kohanim We learn that just as our ancestors
READERS Marc D. Ashley and the people in preparation for the Pesah were redeemed from Egypt, we will also
AND LEADERS Jay Palmer be redeemed. Each year at our Seders, we
STRATEGIC Arthur H. Rosenbloom rituals, we do clean our homes and rid our recall that the Jewish people have survived
DEVELOPMENT lives of physical and spiritual hametz in for millennia against all odds. And, we will
preparation for Pesah. prevail. In an article in the January 2012
WEBMASTER Jay Palmer Shabbat Hahodesh precedes Rosh issue of The Jewish Week supplement Text/
YOUTH EDUCATION Eric Schmutter Hodesh Nisan, the month in which Pesah is Context, Barry E. Lichtenberg stated that
“We Jews invented the future. ‘On that day
If you are interested in serving on a synagogue new years in the Jewish calendar. In Tractate God will be one and his name, one’ we thrice
committee chair’s email address.
Rosh Hashanah, the rabbis discussed daily conclude our prayers.” At the end of the
when new years occurred: "There are four Seder, we proclaim “Next Year in Jerusalem!”
I wish you a very Happy Purim and a
new year for kings and festivals …” (Rosh joyous and meaningful Pesah! B’shalom.
Hashana:1a). The other new years are: Rosh
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Faith: Author Scott Shay
The New Koren
in Dialogue with Rabbi Bolton
Saturday, March 9, 1:00 pm (after Kiddush) Passover
F Haggadah
aith (emunah) is a component of Judaism.
In modern times faith is challenged by world
events, advances in secular knowledge,
changes in traditions, movement of cultures,
Graphic Novel
and an adoption of new ways of thinking. Having Book Talk With Artist
Jordan B.
faith requires understanding its history, meaning,
provides.
Scott Shay, a Congregant at Kehilath Jeshurun “Gorf” Gorfinkel
(KJ), is the author of In Good Faith: Questioning
Religion and Atheism, a very readable book in Monday,
which he explores and defends faith in our day. We hope you join us
for this post-kiddush experience. March 4,
Kesher Israel: Connect with Israel 7:30 pm
Water Solutions, Community Building,
J
oin us for a
unique book
and Development of the Desert talk in memory
with Talia Tzour Avner of our beloved
Harry Gandel z”l.
Chief Israel Emissary, Jewish National Fund, Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael
Harry loved
Saturday, March 30, 1:00 pm (after Kiddush) graphic novels
T
he Arava what challenges face the Jewish homeland and helped bring
(an area of in the years ahead As JNF’s Chief Israel serious cartooning
Israeli desert Emissary, Talia fosters a close connection of sacred texts
that extends from between the American Jewish community, and themes to our
the Dead Sea to the Israeli people, Keren Kayemet L’Yisrael Or L'Atid Hebrew School.
Eilat) receives less (KKL) and JNF-USA. She oversees Jewish Former DC Comics Batman
than one inch of National Fund Task Forces on water
rainfall each year, solutions and cutting-edge development will present his
yet provides 60% of Israel’s Arava region. A Sabra born in new Haggadah,
of Israel's vegetables. In a world starved for Jerusalem, Talia continues the Zionist legacy published by
water, Jewish National Fund (JNF) has built of her family, who made Aliyah from all over Koren, the
over 250 reservoirs, raising the amount the world to play their part in establishing renowned Israeli
of recycled water in Israel from 4% to over the State of Israel. publishing house
85% today—more than any other country of sacred texts.
globally. Furthermore, over half of Israel’s Upcoming Kesher Israel Events The Passover
agricultural water comes from recycled and Honor Israel Independence Day Haggadah Graphic Novel will
reused wastewater thanks to the success Movie: Above and Beyond prove to be engaging in new ways.
of desalination plants. As a result, despite Wednesday, May 8 Jordan is a dynamic cartoonist,
consecutive years of drought, which have In 1948 a group of American World who continues to publish nationally
syndicated Jewish cartoons.
Sea of Galilee and groundwater reservoirs, in the War of Independence. This ragtag Everyone is invited to attend;
Israel's drinking water supply has not band of volunteers from abroad not only RSVP to 212-452-2310, ext 39, or
experienced any major impact. turned the tide of the war, preventing dwenger@orzarua.org
Cutting-edge research is critical for the possible annihilation of Israel at the
Buy the Haggadah for Pesah
very moment of its birth, it also laid the
Copies will be available for sale at the
include the Shamir Wells Research, the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force. Above
book talk. Orders may be placed through
largest natural underground water resource and Beyond is their story.
the artist's website in the near future.
of the past decade in Israel; the Hula
Basin, which is a vital component of Israel’s 55th Annual Celebrate Israel Parade Additional Programming
natural water economy; the Besor River Sunday, June 2
Basin Rehabilitation; and the Multi-Year
for our Youth
Celebrate Israel’s 71st birthday and all
Water Allocation System (MYWAS) which is a of her achievements. Join Or Zarua’s Jewish Cartooning
national water management model designed contingent and march proudly behind our
banner along Fifth Avenue among 40,000
Workshops
management possible. other marchers representing various Led by Gorf
Learn from Talia Tzour Avner how Israel American Jewish organizations. See page 6
has made wonders like these possible—and
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Get Involved Through Or Zarua and Help Those in Need
“The reward for charity depends entirely upon the extent of the kindness in it.”—Talmud Bavli
Celebrate Purim Early at Project ORE! We need four families and adults. Children Join Monday Night Pasta and Salad at NCS
OZ will be hosting the Purim service and must be at least five years old. The program OZ congregants serve hot food and good
celebration at Project ORE, 331 East 12th orientation will begin at 10:30 am at DOROT, cheer at the Neighborhood Coalition for
Street, Sunday, March 10, from 11:00 am to 171 West 85th Street. To register or if you Shelter’s East 81st Street Residence from
1:00 pm. We will hear part of the Megillah, have any questions, please contact 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm on the the third and
sing, eat (of course), and enjoy spending Miriam Quart at hesed@orzarua.org. fourth Mondays of each month. Contact
time with some Project ORE participants. Jeffrey Haberman at jeff32449@verizon.net,
Purim is the happiest of all Jewish holidays, Help the Hungry at NY Common Pantry for information.
when having fun is not only permitted, but Did you know that one in five New Yorkers
commanded. We hope that OZ members and is food-insecure? We have three ways you Book Drive
their families can join us in creating a fun can help: A book drive for the Neighborhood
and meaningful celebration with the Project 1) Start your day off right and help serve a Coalition for Shelter is coming this May!
ORE community. To volunteer, please contact hot breakfast at NY Common Pantry,
Susan Lorin at lorin@sewkis.com. 8 East 109th Street on Tuesday, March 19, Help OZ Congregants in Need
Since 1987, Project ORE has served April 16, or May 21 from 7:00 to 9:30 am. Volunteer to visit and bring cheer to ill
kosher emergency meals and provided Volunteers plate meals in the kitchen for 150 or homebound OZ Congregants. Contact
counseling, case management, and other food-insecure individuals. Deborah Wenger: dwenger@orzarua.org
support services to isolated, poor, homeless, 2) Help with the packing and distribution or 212-452-2310, ext 12.
and mentally ill Jews. It is the only program of nutritious, fresh food packages for families
of its kind in NYC. Project ORE provides from 9 am to noon on Wednesday, March 6, Help South Bronx Residents
kosher, family-style community meals, April 3, or May 1. Pre-owned adult, and children’s clothing,
including a buffet breakfast, hot lunch, and 3) Donate non-perishable packaged food toys, dolls, games, and related items can
food packages for Shabbat. It also offers items in the bins in the OZ Social Hall. be put to good use by the many transitional
classes in art, poetry, mental health issues, Contact Lesley Palmer at hesed@orzarua.org homeless residents and families in the
educational trips, and health and wellness. to sign up or ask questions. South Bronx. OZ partners with South Bronx
They provide a Jewish experience through a Salvation and Deliverance Church, whose
weekly Oneg Shabbat Pesah Food Drive members include housekeepers caring for
Please remember to bring in and donate their own local needy. Contact Richard Stadin
Visit Seniors with DOROT your hamatez (only new, unopened and at 212-744-6697 or stadin1@aol.com to
DOROT’s annual Passover Package unused) when you clean out your shelves for arrange for donations.
Delivery is Sunday, April 7. OZ volunteers will Passover. Boxes are in the social hall.
visit DOROT seniors with bags of goodies.
During President’s week members of OZ
serveed lunch at Project ORE. Pictured are
Gabby and Samn Quart, Linda and Lindsay
Greeenblat, and Maddie Posner.
Or Zarua members participating in the winter food drive with DOROT
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Zayin Adar Dinner Chaburah
Finding Kedusha (Holiness) at the End of Life
With Rabbi Amy Bolton OZ Torah Study
After Kiddush on Select Shabbatot
Thursday, March 14, 6:30 pm
W
hen healing of the body is no teams of Holy Name Medical Center Hospice
April 13: Metzora
longer possible, what is the refuat and Palliative Care in Teaneck, NJ, and was
hanefesh—healing of the spirit—that the founding Chaplain and co-Bereavement
with Burt Biderman
we can strive for? How can hospice care Director of the Martin and Edith Stein
facilitate this journey? How can we help Hospice in central NJ. Rabbi Amy Bolton
Everyone is invited to attend.
guide others, and ourselves, along serves on the Board of the Plaza Jewish
this path? Community Chapel.
Drawing on her experiences as a Zayin Adar, observed on the yahrzeit of
longtime hospice chaplain, Rabbi Amy Moses, is the occasion for the congregation
Bolton will consider these questions when to join in commemorating and learning
she speaks at this year’s Zayin Adar dinner, about the work of the Hevra Kadisha. The
Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 pm. She event is sponsored by Phyllis and Gerry
will explore three key elements of refuat Solomon in memory of their parents. There
hanefesh: prayer through the Psalms, is no charge for the dinner and all are
considering the afterlife, and nurturing one’s welcome. Donations to the Hevra Kadisha
personal relationship with God. of Or Zarua are gratefully accepted. Please See Page 16
Rabbi Amy is a Spiritual Care Counselor
with Visiting Nurse Service of New York dwenger@orzarua.org) by Monday, March 11
Hospice. Previously, she was part of both to make reservations. Or Zarua’s
the Spiritual Counseling and Bereavement
Young Professionals
Sihot Shabbat: OZ Congregant Sam Klagsbrun Purim
We will be joining the Congregation on
Saturday, March 23 Wednesday, March 20. See page 16.
1:00 pm (after Kiddush) Shabbat Dinner
W
hile we say that the month of Adar drug use, and even suicidal impulses. Paying Friday, April 5
is a period of joy on the Jewish attention to managing depression as well as 6:00 pm Happy Hour
calendar, we know that life can anxious feelings and preventing them from 6:45 pm Shabbat Services
have its ups and downs at any time. Feeling escalating is crucial. 7:30 pm Shabbat Dinner
OZ Congregant and psychiatrist Dr. Sam Early Bird Cost., Members: $18
or failures is normal. The danger we face is Klagsbrun will offer some approaches to try Early Bird Cost, Nonmembers: $24
to prevent slipping into despair and provide Late Cost, Members: $25
depression. When depression takes over, overall awareness about good mental health Late Cost, Nonmembers: $29
it may open the door to self-destructive and what we can do to keep ourselves and Early Bird RSVP: Wednesday, March 27
decisions. Those can lead to alcoholism, those we love going strong. RSVP online:
https://tinyurl.com/YP-04-05-19.
Or Zarua Book Discussions OZ’s Young Professionals
are a group in their 20s and 30s
Forest Dark by Nicole Krauss committed to building a welcoming
Sunday, March 24, 7:30 pm; and vibrant Jewish community
To be led by Pat Davidson within Or Zarua.
J
ules Epstein, a wealthy retiree, is missing in Tel Aviv. In NYC, novelist For more details, follow them on
Nicole, with a dead-end life, travels to the Hilton Tel Aviv, which she and Facebook:
her family have visited frequently. What she learns of a man who died Or Zarua Young Professionals.
there provides the impetus for her next novel. Contact OZ’s Young Professionals with
any questions, or suggestions,
Waking Lions by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen or just to say hi,
via email: OZYoungPros@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 5, 7:30 pm;
To be led by Dale Stern
W
We can use your help for
inner of the Jewish Quarterly Wingate Prize, Waking Lions is the story
of Eitan Green, a successful neurosurgeon with a wonderful family,
Daily Minyan
Just ONE HOUR
who accidently hits an African migrant while at the wheel of his SUV.
ONE MORNING per month for our
Shaharit minyan will help considerably.
Contact Sheldon Adler:
OZ is on Facebook. Find us at https://www.facebook.com/OrZarua/
sadler@skadden.com
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Cartooning, Torah, Bam!
The Power of Jewish Cartoons
and Graphic Novels
Monday, March 4
Yom Give Back Jewish Cartooning Workshop for Grade 3-5, 5:00 pm
Sunday, April 7, 11:00 am and create your own Jewish comics.
T he entire Or Zarua community
is invited to Yom Give Back, a
day of hesed for the Or Zarua and
Jewish Cartooning Workshop for Middle & High Schoolers, 6:00 pm
Create comics based on sacred texts and then join Gorf for dinner.
Camp Ramah communities. No need RSVP for the above programs to Sigal Hirsch: shirsch@orzarua.org
The evening continues with more art and learning:
People of all ages are welcome Gorf will present a book talk on
as we perform hesed projects The New Koren Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel
throughout the OZ building. Connect 7:30 pm, RSVP to Deborah Wenger at:
with members of the OZ and Ramah dwenger@orzarua.org or 212-452-2310, ext 39
communities over brunch and give See page 3
back to local organizations. Contact
In memory of our beloved Harry Gandel z”l.
Sigal Hirsch (shirsch@orzarua.org)
or yomgiveback@gmail.com
for more information.
Celebrate Shabbat with Or L’Atid
Family Shabbat
Saturdays, March 2 and April 13
Youth and family programs begin at 10:30 am
Shabbat & Me (Pre-K and younger)
Family Learning Experience (Elementary School and parents)
Shabbat Buddies (Middle School and High School)
Family Shabbat Lunch
Saturday, March 2, after services
RSVP to Sigal: shirsch@orzarua.org
Hametz-Fest Kiddush and Family Hangout
Saturday, April 13, after services
Families are invited to join the community for kiddush, with a special treat!
After kiddush, hang out and play games with other families.
B’nei Mitzvah Cohort Lunch ‘n Learn
Photo above: Hebrew School students Saturday, March 16, After services
S
reenact the splitting and crossing of the ixth graders and their families are invited to our next meeting
Red Sea in our weekly parashah study
of the B’nei Mitzvah Cohort. Families are encouraged to join us for Shabbat
morning services, which begin at 9:00 am. The Torah service begins at about
For information about 10:00 am, which is a good time to aim to be there. We’ll join the whole community for
Youth Education and Programming kiddush, and then head to the library for a light lunch and learning together, including our
contact Sigal Hirsch, Director, “Torah Service Workshop.”
at shirsch@orzarua.org Parents, B’nei Mitzvah students (past and future) and siblings are invited! Please RSVP
or 212-452-2310, ext 15. to Sigal at at shirsch@orzarua.org
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Sushi & Study with Rabbi Bolton
Monday, April 8
5:30-6:30 pm for Middle School
6:30-7:30 pm for High School
Join Rabbi Bolton once each month for an evening of
rich text study, engaging discussion, and dinner!
Not signed up? RSVP to Sigal Hirsch to drop in on a session!
Family Shabbat Dinner
Celebrate Purim with Or L’Atid Friday, March 8
Sing Song Purim Minhah and
Sunday, March 17, 10:00 am Kabbalat Shabbat,5:37 pm
Sing, dance and play the Purim way!
Join Bracha, our former Shalom Sing-A-Long leader for a morning of Dinner to follow, 6:45 pm
Early Childhood. Older children welcome. F amilies with infants to teens, join us
for a Family Shabbat Dinner! Celebrate
Hebrew School Purim Celebration Shabbat with family and friends and a
delicious Shabbat meal.
Monday, March 18, 5:00-6:00 pm Members and non-members are
Hebrew School families are invited to our Hebrew School Purim Celebration. welcome. Please invite friends to join us!
Learn and enjoy with your kids as we gear up for Purim together! For families with children birth through
Kids’ Purim Party age 6. Older siblings welcome. $25/Adult,
$10/child (ages 5-12); $70 max/family.
Wednesday, March 20, 5:00 pm First-year members eat free (but please
Join us for a magical Purim celebration, featuring Magic Al! sign up so we know whom to expect)!
All are welcome to add to the magic of our Purim celebration by Register on Chaverweb by Tuesday,
dressing up as characters from the Harry Potter universe! Of course, any
costumes are welcome as we turn everything upside-down, “Purim style.” 2310 x12, with any questions about
Superheroes, other magical characters, and of course, Queen Esther, dinner sign up. (Please note that
Mordechai and other Purim characters are welcome! children over 12 are considered adults
with regards to payment). If your family
makeup (adults/children) is not listed,
Photos. Above Left: We’re excited to celebrate Purim with kids of all ages at Sing Song Purim
and with Magic Al!
Above (middle): 5th graders make “Bracha Chains” as part of their study of brachot
(blessings).
Right: even our youngest students lead classmates in t’filah, and love participating!
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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7:15a Shaharit Shabbat Shekalim
5:29p Candlelighting 9:00a Shaharit/Vayakhel
Minhah/Kabbalat Shabbat 10:30a Family Learning
Experience
10:30a Shabbat & Me
10:30a Shabbat Buddies
12:30p Family Shabbat
Lunch
6:24p Shabbat Ends
3 •26 Adar I 4 •27 Adar I 5 •28 Adar I 6 •29 Adar I 7 •30 Adar I 8 •1 Adar II 9 •2 Adar II
8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Rosh Hodesh Rosh Hodesh 9:00a Shaharit
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 9:00a NY Common Pantry 7:00a Shaharit 7:00a Shaharit Pekude
4:00p Hebrew School 11:00a Torah Tots
5:00p Jewish Cartooning 4:00p Hebrew School 8:40a Siddur Class 5:37p Candlelighting
7:30p Talmud Class Minhah/Kabbalat Shabbat 11:00a Torah Kids
Workshop (Grades 3-5)
6:00p Jewish Cartooning 6:30p Shabbat Family 1:00p Book Talk In Good
Workshop (Middle & High) Dinner (RSVP) Faith with the author
7:30p Book Talk: Passover Scott Shay
Haggadah Graphic Novel 6:31p Shabbat Ends
with Jordan "Gorf"
10•3 Adar II 11•4 Adar II 12•5 Adar II 13•6 Adar II 14•7 Adar II 15•8 Adar II 16•9 Adar II
Daylight Saving Time 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Aufruf: Avi Hoffman and
8:45a Shaharit 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 4:00p Hebrew School 8:40a Siddur Class 6:00p Minhah/Kabbalat Arinn Amer
11:00a Purim at Project 4:00p Hebrew School 7:30p Talmud Class 6:30p Zayin Adar Dinner Shabbat Shabbat Zakhor
ORE 6:00p B’nei Mitzvah Scholars 6:44p Candlelighting 9:00 am Shaharit
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal Vayikra
11:00a Torah Tots & Kids
12:30p B'nei Mitzvah
Cohort Lunch 'n Learn
7:39p Shabbat Ends
17•10 Adar II 18•11 Adar II 19•12 Adar II 20•13 Adar II 21•14 Adar II 22•15 Adar II 23•16 Adar II
8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:00a NY Common Pantry Ta'anit Esther/Erev Purim Purim Shushan Purim 9:00a Shaharit
10:00a Sing Song Purim 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 7:15a Shaharit 5:33a Fast Begins 7:00a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Tzav
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 4:00p Hebrew School 7:15a Shaharit Megillat Esther 6:00p Minhah/Kabbalat 11:00a Torah Tots
5:00p Hebrew School Purim 5:00p Kid's Purim Party No Siddur Class Shabbat 11:00a Torah Kids
Celebration 7:30p Fast Ends 6:52p Candlelighting 1:00p Post Kiddush Talk
6:00p B’nei Mitzvah Scholar 7:40p Ma’ariv/Megillat Esther with Sam Klagsbrun
and the Purim Celebration 5:43p Shabbat Ends
No Hebrew School 7:47p Shabbat Ends
No Talmud Class
24•17 Adar II 25•18 Adar II 26•19 Adar II 27•20 Adar II 28•21 Adar II 29•22 Adar II 30 •23 Adar II
8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Shabbat Parah
7:30p Book Discussions: 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 6:30p OZ Perspectives 4:00p Hebrew School 8:40a Siddur Class 6:00p Minhah/Kabbalat 9:00a Shaharit/Shemini
Forest Dark 4:00p Hebrew School 7:30p Talmud Class Shabbat 11:00a Torah Tots
11:00a Torah Kids
by Nicole Krauss 6:00p B’nei Mitzvah 6:59p Candlelighting 1:00p Post-Kiddush Talk:
No Bir’nana Rehearsal Scholars Water Solutions, Community
Building, & Development
of Desert with Talia Tzour
Avner, JNF-KKL
7:54p Shabbat Ends
Congregation Or Zarua Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Jewish and federal holidays.
127 East 82nd Street
New York, NY 10028•212-452-2310 April 2019•Adar II/Nissan I 5779
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Rosh Hodesh
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 6:30p OZ Perspectives 9:00a NY Common Pantry 8:40a Siddur Class 6:00p OZYP Happy Hour, Shabbat Hahodesh
4:00p Hebrew School 4:00p Hebrew School Servics & Dinner 9:00 am Shaharit
6:00p B’nei Mitzvah 7:30p Talmud Class 6:15p Minhah/Kabbalat Tazria
Scholars Shabbat 11:00a Torah Tots
7:07p Candlelighting 11:00a Torah Kids
8:02p Shabbat Ends
7•2 Nissan 8•3 Nissan 9•4 Nissan 10•5 Nissan 11•6 Nissan 12•7 Nissan 13•8 Nissan
8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Shabbat Hagadol
10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 6:30p OZ Perspectives 9:00a Shaharit/Metzora
10:00a Dorot Delivery 4:00p Hebrew School 8:40a Siddur Class 6:15p Minhah/Kabbalat 10:30a Family Learning
11:00a Yom Give Back 4:00p Hebrew School 7:30p Talmud Class Shabbat Experience
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 5:30p Sushi & Study, 7:14p Candlelighting 10:30a Shabbat & Me
Middle School 10:30a Shabbat Buddies
6:00p B’nei Mitzvah 12:30p Hametz-Fest
Scholars Kiddush & Family Hangout
1:00p Chaburah: Post-
6:30p Sushi & Study, High Kiddush Torah Study
School 8:10p Shabbat Ends
14•9 Nissan 15•10 Nissan 16•11 Nissan 17•12 Nissan 18•13 Nissan 19•14 Nissan 20•15 Nissan
8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:00a NY Common Pantry 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Erev Pesah/Ta’anit First Day of Pesah
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 7:15a Shaharit 4:00p Hebrew School 8:40a Siddur Class Bechorot (Fast First Born) 9:00a Shaharit
4:00p Hebrew School 6:30p OZ Perspectives 7:30p Talmud Class Bedikat Hametz Siyum No Shabbat Youth Programs
5:00p Hebrew School 7:15a Shaharit Light Candles After 8:18pm
Pesah Celebration 10:39a Finish eating Hametz Second Seder
6:00p B’nei Mitzvah 11:47a Sell & Burn Hametz 8:30p OZ Congregational
Scholars 7:21p Candlelighting Seder: A Talmudic Seder
First Seder led by Rabbi Bolton
21•16 Nissan 22•17 Nissan 23•18 Nissan 24•19 Nissan 25•20 Nissan 26•21 Nissan 27•22 Nissan
Second Day of Pesah Hol Hamoed Hol Hamoed Hol Hamoed Hol Hamoed Seventh Day of Pesah Last Day of Pesah
9:00a Shaharit Third Day of Pesah Fourth Day of Pesah Fifth Day of Pesah Sixth Day of Pesah 7:00a Shaharit 8:45a Shaharit
8:20p Yom Tov Ends 7:00a Shaharit 7:00a Shaharit 7:00a Shaharit 9:00a Shaharit 6:15p Minhah/Ma'ariv Song of Songs/Yizkor
No Bir’nana Rehearsal No Hebrew School No Hebrew School Erev Day 7 Pesah 7:29p Candlelighting No Shabbat Youth Programs
No Talmud Class 7:28p Candlelighting 6:15p Minhah/Seudah
8:40a Siddur Class Shlishit & Learning with
No Siddur Class Rabbi Bolton/Ma'ariv
8:27p Shabbat & Festival
Ends
28•23 Nissan 29• 24 Nissan 30 25 Nissan 1 May•26 Nissan 2 May•27 Nissan 3 May•28 Nissan 4 May•29 Nissan
8:45a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit 7:15a Shaharit Yom HaShoah 7:15a Shaharit Bar Mitzvah: Ethan Lader
10:00a Marc Ashley's Class 10:15a Shalom Sing-A-Long 6:30p OZ Perspectives 9:00a NY Common Pantry 7:15a Shaharit 6:30p Minhah/Kabbalat 9:00a Shaharit
Love and Fear of God 4:00p Hebrew School 4:00p Hebrew School 8:40a Siddur Class Shabbat Aharei Mot
6:30p OZ Gallery Guest 6:00p B’nei Mitzvah 7:00p Yom HaShoah 7:36p Candlelighting 11:00a Torah Tots
Speakers Scholars Memorial Service 11:00a Torah Kids
7:30p Bir’nana Rehearsal No Talmud Class 8:35p Shabbat Ends
Congregation Or Zarua Office Hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 am-5:00 pm; Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm. The office is closed Saturday and Sunday, as well as on Jewish and federal holidays.
C O N G R E G AT I O N O R Z A R U A MARCH/APRIL 2019
Siyum
Friday, April 19 Seudah Shlishit Lecture
Immediately In Memory of Stewart Bolton z”l
Following Shaharit Saturday, April 27, 6:15 pm
(morning service) Led by Rabbi Bolton
Rabbi Bolton will lead a siyum on
Friday morning, April 19,
after the completion of the Shaharit
Big Gifts In All Kinds of Packages
service (which begins at 7:15 am). When it comes to gift Rabbinic literature gives packaging details. From the very concrete to
more conceptual approach we will explore the way packages are presented for presents.
Everyone who attends the siyum This learning is dedicated to the memory of
will join in a festive meal. Stewart L. Bolton, Rabbi Bolton's father, as well as packaging engineer.
All are invited to attend the siyum.
Note the full schedule of Shabbat services for April 27 in the column on page 11.
Ta’anit Behorot
Fast of the Firstborn Pesah Meal Match
First Seder, Friday night, April 19
P
Friday, April 19 esah is the time to invite guests or if you would like to join other Or Zarua
into our homes to read the Congregants in their home, please contact
What is the Fast of the Firstborn?
Haggadah during a Seder. If you
Ta’anit behorot, the Fast of the Firstborn,
would like to host a guest or guests with Helene Santo (ext 14) or Deborah
is a custom observed on the day before
Wenger (ext 12) by Thursday, April 11.
Pesah to commemorate our gratitude for
surviving the pre-Exodus tenth plague,
Congregational Second Seder
dawn-to-dusk fast, which this year falls on
Friday, April 19.
Saturday night, April 20, 8:30 pm
Who is considered a firstborn? Led by Rabbi Bolton
Congregation Or Zarua invites you and your
his mother or to his father. Having an
older brother or sister, by either parent,
family and friends to share the Second Seder
with us on Saturday night, April 20. Our
Congregational Seder, led by Rabbi Bolton,
Why only the male firstborn? begins at 8:30 pm.
subject to Temple service. It was this Please make reservations by Monday, April 15 at 212-452-2310, ext. 39,
hierarchy that was the target of the
or email Deborah Wenger at dwenger@orzarua.org
or at Chaverweb or at tinyurl.com/OZSeder2019.
tenth plague.
OZ Members and Guests: $75 per adult; $50 per child aged 8 and under.
How can a firstborn avoid fasting? Nonmembers: $125 per adult; $50 per child aged 8 and under.
The mitzvah of attending a siyum—a
completion of the reading of a tractate Watch for more details and reservation information.
of Talmud—overrides the mitzvah of
observing this fast. Firstborns can opt Pre-Pesah Book Talk
to attend a siyum, which is followed by in memory of our beloved Harry Gandel z”l
a festive meal. The meal is part of the
deal, so the fast is legitimately broken. with Graphic Artist Jordan B. “Gorf” Gorfinkel
Synagogues facilitate this choice for The New Koren Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel
morning before Pesah.
Monday, March 4, 7:30 pm
See Page 3
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Sell Your Hametz PESAH SCHEDULE
5779/2019
Rabbi Bolton will arrange the transaction
B
efore Passover, we are required Thursday, April 18
to “sell” any hametz in our April 18, or email a scan of the signed form Bedikat Hametz
possession to a non-Jew. The to dwenger@orzarua.org. Please be sure to
transaction is arranged by the sign the form. It is customary to enclose a
rabbi, to ensure compliance with contribution to Or Zarua’s Ma’ot Hittim Fund
Friday, April 19
Ta’anit Bechorot (Fast of the Firstborn),
the requirements of halakhah. Send the with your authorization.
Shaharit, Siyum 7:15 am
completed form, below, to the synagogue
Finish Eating Hametz before 10:39 am
Authorization for the Sale of Hametz Sell and Burn Hametz before 11:47 am
Erev Pesah/First Seder
Candlelighting 7:21 pm
In accordance with Jewish law, I/we authorize Rabbi Bolton to sell all hametz
in my/our possession at the locations listed below. Enclosed is my/our Saturday, April 20
contribution to Or Zarua’s Ma’ot Hittim Fund. Note that this authorization Shabbat & First Day of Pesah
must be signed; this authorization is NOT valid without your signature. Shaharit 9:00 am
Erev Second Day of Pesah/Second Seder
Name(s) ____________________________________________________________ Light Candles after 8:18 pm
OZ Congregational Seder 8:30 pm
Street Address _____________________________________________ Apt # ____
Sunday, April 21
Second Day of Pesah
City/State/Zip _______________________________________________________ Shaharit 9:00 am
Yom Tov ends 8:20 pm
Other Locations (vacation home, office, etc):
Monday, April 22-Wednesday, April 24
Address ____________________________________________________________ Third-Fifth Days of Pesah, Hol Hamoed
Shaharit each morning 7:00 am
Address ____________________________________________________________
Thursday, April 25
Address ____________________________________________________________ Sixth Day of Pesah, Hol Hamoed
Shaharit 7:00 am
Candlelighting 7:28 pm
Signature __________________________________________________________
Please note that this authorization must be signed.
Friday, April 26
Send this completed form to the OZ office no later than, Thursday, April 18: Seventh Day of Pesah
Shaharit 9:00 am
By scan and email to: dwenger@orzarua.org Minhah/Ma‘ariv 6:15 pm
Candlelighting 7:29 pm
By fax: 212-452-2103
By US Postal Service mail so that it arrives by Thursday, April 18 to: Saturday, April 27
Rabbi Scott N. Bolton, Congregation Or Zarua Shabbat & Last Day of Pesah
Shaharit 8:45 am
127 East 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028
Song of Songs
Ma’ot Hittim Fund
Yizkor
Minhah, Seudah Shlishit Lecture with
Rabbi Bolton, Ma’ariv 6:15 pm
Shabbat & Festival ends 8:27 pm
Assist needy Jews to prepare for Passover
T
he Haggadah tells us that every Jew money), to two communal organizations
must experience the Exodus from — the Joint Passover Appeal in New York
Egypt, and the Mishnah tells us and the New York Board of Rabbis — for Help Keep Our
that a Jew should drink four cups of distribution to needy Jews. Daily Minyan Strong
wine at the Seder, even if funds for We hope that you will give generously Please donate ONE HOUR
these come from the public dole. ONE MORNING per month to our
We, therefore, raise such funds each kindness. Please make your check payable Shaharit minyan.
year to assist less fortunate Jews who to Congregation Or Zarua and write Ma’ot Contact Sheldon Adler:
cannot afford to prepare for Passover. We Hittim Fund on the memo line. sadler@skadden.com
forward the funds, called ma’ot hittim (wheat
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Omer Basics Guidelines for Passover
The guidelines below were prepared for kitniyot on Pesah.
WHAT’S AN OMER? An omer is a unit of the Rabbinical Assembly Committee on Permitted foods that DO NOT require
measure for cut sheaves of a grain crop. Jewish Law and Standards by Rabbi Mayer a Kosher le-Pesah label: fresh fruit, fresh
The 49-day period between the second Rabinowitz. They were accepted by the vegetables (for legumes, see above),
day of Pesah and the day before Shavuot Committee on December 12, 1984, and have and eggs.
been reviewed by Rabbi Bolton. Remember Permitted foods that DO require a
ha’omer—the counting of the omer. that the kosher for Passover home is a Kosher le-Pesah label: all baked products
unique and transcendent experience for
WHY DO WE COUNT IT? The Torah tells adults as well as children. Pesah feels matzah meal, and any other products con-
us in Parashat Emor (Leviticus 23:15–16) different to the extent that it is different, and taining matzah), canned or bottled fruit juice
that an omer of barley was brought to special foods and practices are the source of
the Temple on the second day of Pesah the special experience. listed among the ingredients), canned tuna
T
as a “wave offering.” This omer of barley (often processed in vegetable broth and/or
consisted of newly harvested grain, and he Torah prohibits the ownership hydrolyzed protein, even when packed in
new barley could not be eaten until the of hametz (leaven) during Pesah. water), wine, vinegar, liquor, oil, dried fruit,
omer offering was brought. Starting on Therefore, we arrange for the sale of ice cream, yogurt, and soda.
the second day of Pesah, 49 days were the hametz to a non-Jew. The sale— The following processed foods (canned,
counted, at the end of which Shavuot was mekhirat hametz—is accomplished bottled, or frozen) DO require a Kosher
celebrated and an offering was brought by appointing an agent, usually the rabbi, le-Pesah label if PURCHASED DURING
to the Temple from the early summer’s to handle the transfer. The transaction is a PESAH: milk and milk products, butter,
valid and legal transfer of ownership. At the juice, vegetables, fruit, spices, coffee, tea,
ha’omer, is done at nightfall each day end of the holiday, the agent arranges for the
during the seven weeks. The counting of reversion of owner- ship of the now-permitted
the omer connects the Exodus from Egypt hametz. If ownership of the hametz was not
with the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai. In
Non-Food Items
transferred before the holiday, the use of this Detergent: If permitted during the year,
eagerness, we count the days of waiting hametz is prohibited even after the holiday powdered and liquid detergents DO NOT
for the revelation. (hametz sheaver alav ha-Pesah). require a Kosher le-Pesah label.
The Torah also prohibits the eating of Medicine: Because many pills are made
HOW DO WE OBSERVE IT? For a period hametz during Pesah. We often need guid- with hametz binders, follow this guideline: If
of time during the counting of the omer it ance when shopping and preparing for the the medicine is required for life-sustaining
is traditional to observe certain semi- holiday because many common foods con- therapy, it may be used on Pesah; if it is not
mourning customs, such as postponing tain some admixture of hametz. for life-sustaining therapy, some authorities
weddings and forgoing haircuts. This During the eight days of Pesah, hametz permit, while others prohibit the use of the
tradition may have an agricultural origin does not lose its identity, even in an medicine. Consult Rabbi Bolton.
in that the period leading up to the admixture. Therefore, the minutest amount of
summer harvest is a time of concern for hametz renders the whole admixture hametz,
the continuing safety of the crop. But also and its use on Pesah is prohibited. Kashering (of hametz items)
during this time of year in the second Following are some general guidelines. Utensils: The process of kashering
century CE, some 24,000 of Rabbi Akiva’s Consult Rabbi Bolton when there is any doubt utensils depends on how the utensils are
students perished—they were most likely about the status of a product. Examine the used. According to halakhah, leaven can be
killed by the Romans. Kosher le-Pesah label: If it does not bear the purged from a utensil by the same process
name of a rabbi, does not contain one of the through which it was absorbed into the
WHAT IS LAG B’OMER? Lag B’Omer is recognized symbols of rabbinic supervision, utensil (ke-voleo kakh poleto). Therefore,
the 33rd day of the counting—“lag” is or is not integral to the package, check with utensils used in cooking are kashered by
an acronym made up of lamed (30) and Rabbi Bolton. boiling, those used in broiling are kashered
gimel (3). The massive fatalities of Rabbi
Akiva’s students halted on that day, food are kashered by rinsing.
and the customs of semi-mourning are
Food Items Earthenware: China, pottery, etc. may
Prohibited food: leavened bread, cake,
suspended. Lag B’Omer is observed as
biscuits, crackers, cereal, coffee containing
the yahrzeit of Rabbi Shimon bar Yohai, chinaware that has not been used for over a
cereal derivatives, wheat, barley, oats, spelt,
the person said to have authored the year may be used for Pesah if scoured and
rye, and all liquids containing ingredients or
mystical book the Zohar. This year Lag cleaned in hot water.
B’Omer begins on the night of Metal: Utensils made entirely of metal
According to Ashkenazic custom, the
Wednesday, May 22. and used in fire (such as a spit or broiler)
following foods—kitniyot—are added to the
must first be thoroughly scrubbed, cleaned,
prohibited list: rice, corn, millet, and legumes
and then heated to the highest possible
Or Zarua’s (beans and peas; but string beans are
temperature. Utensils used for cooking or
permitted). The Committee on Jewish Law
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot and Standards has ruled unanimously that
eating (such as silverware or pots) must
be thoroughly scrubbed, cleaned, and then
will be peanuts and peanut oil are permissible.
completely immersed in boiling water. These
In contrast to Ashkenazic custom,
Saturday night, June 8. Sephardic authorities permit the use of all Continued on page 13, column 1, bottom
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Yom HaShoah Memorial Service Talmud & Siddur
Classes with
Wednesday, May 1, 7:00 pm
Rabbi Bolton
We will be commemorating Yom HaShoah with our annual Holocaust Memorial Service
on Wednesday evening, May 1, 7:00 pm. This short, moving service involves the
Talmud Class for 5779
participation of adults and teens from our community. If you wish to take part
Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
in this service, please email Ilana Burgess at hebrewteacher@gmail.com.
as noted in the OZ Calendar
Fasting, Praying, Planting, and Walking
Through the Rain: Masekhet Ta’anit
We will be studying Masekhet Ta’anit.
In four chapters (30 pages), the Talmud
explores ancient ideas about individual
prayers, fasts, and communal practices
includes: prayers for rain, our relationship
to the natural world (that is, rain, seasons,
and agriculture), our power as “pray-ers,”
and the Koheinic blessings that were
performed in ancient days. A discussion of
public fast days allows for a presentation
and review of Jewish history. The Rabbis
begin the discussion of which is more
important: a focus on tragedies or a focus
on moments of success and triumph? We
Guidelines for Passover continued from page 12 will see some of the earliest material in the
metal objects should not be used for a period 24 hours. Then, complete a full wash cycle Talmud that deals with communal prayer,
of at least 24 hours between the cleaning with detergent. which, according to some scholarship,
and the immersion in boiling water. Metal Electrical appliances: If parts that come coalesced around public fast days that were
baking utensils cannot be kashered into contact with hametz are removable, declared for the purpose of beseeching
for Pesah. they can be kashered in the appropriate way God for communal needs. Join Rabbi Bolton
Ovens and ranges: Every part that comes (if metal, follow the rule for metal utensils). on Wednesday evenings to explore this
into contact with food must be thoroughly If the parts are not removable, then the fascinating tractate.
scrubbed, cleaned, and then heated to the appliance cannot be kashered. However, all
highest possible temperature for a half hour. exposed parts should be thoroughly cleaned Siddur Class for 5779
For ovens with no self-cleaning feature, use in either case. Thursdays, 8:40–9:40 am
the broil setting; for self-cleaning ovens, Tables, closets, and countertops: If as noted in the OZ Calendar
To the Finish Line:
use the self-cleaning feature to achieve the they have come into contact with hametz,
Prayers at the End of our Service
highest temperature. Continuous-cleaning surfaces should be thoroughly cleaned and
Thursday mornings, the Siddur Class meets
ovens must be kashered in the same manner covered before use.
to explore the richness and depth of our
as regular ovens. Kitchen sinks: Metal sinks must be
liturgy and to consider the meanings we
Microwave ovens: These do not cook thoroughly cleaned and then doused with
give to our Jewish prayers and practices.
food by means of heat. After the interior is boiling water. Porcelain sinks must be thor-
Discussions center on the language of
cleaned, place a cup of water inside. Keep oughly cleaned and outfitted with a sink rack.
the prayerbook, as well as comparisons to
the oven on until the water disappears. A Items may be soaked in a basin placed inside
siddur manuscripts throughout the Jewish
microwave oven that has a browning element a porcelain sink.
ages. We also discuss the lived experience
cannot be kashered for Pesah. Hametz and non-Passover items: In
of prayer—how to engage, when it feels
Glassware: Drinking glasses and order to prevent accidental use, all non-
empty, infusing the minyan experience
stemware require only a thorough cleaning, Passover kitchen items and hametz whose
with meaning. Those wondering about how
by hand or in a dishwasher, before Pesah. ownership has been transferred should be
Glass cookware: There is a difference of separated from Passover items, marked,
a place around the table, as those whose
opinion as to whether glass cookware should covered, and placed in a locked area.
interests lie in the Hebrew of the siddur and
be kashered. One opinion is that it must be
A
a historical look at our liturgy. Our focus
kashered—after a thorough cleaning, boil
this coming year will be the prayers at the
water in the cookware so that it overflows the n ever-increasing variety of Kosher
end of our services. We will look again at
rim. The other opinion is that only a thorough le-Pesah products is available in
Ashrei, and talk about psalms that have
cleaning is required. local markets as well as in the
been included; the selection “U'va L’Tzion,”
Glass bakeware: Like metal bakeware, specially dedicated Pesah stores
with ideas of holiness and redemption at its
glass bakeware may not be kashered for that appear each year. Patronize
core; and, Aleinu and Mourner's Kaddish.
Pesah. these special Pesah stores, for they provide
When are we ever done praying?! Come join
Dishwashers: Clean any food trap or filter an important service to the
the Siddur Class on Thursday mornings.
and leave the dishwasher unused for Jewish community.
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The Or Zarua Community
Fund contributions received between December 1, 2018 and January 31, 2019
Condolences Barbara Lutzky Packer and Stuart Packer in Valerie and Allen Hyman in honor of Allen's 85th
Our deepest sympathies to: memory of Barbara's mother, Ruth Lutzky, and Birthday
Mona Dreier on the death of her mother, Carol in memory of Archie Packer Allyn Maultasch, with thanks to Tammy Jasper
Preminger Jerry Marcus Ronni Myers
Pearl Schmutter and Eric Schmutter, on the death Thelma Plesser in memory of Louis Okrent, Pearl and Owen Pell in memory of Owen's parents,
of Pearl’s husband and Eric’s father, Aaron Thelma's father and Diane Okrent's grandfather; Beatrice Lynnette Pell and Leonard Pell
Schmutter. Hyman Cleon, Thelma's uncle and Diane's great- John Philipp in memory of his wife Rachel Philipp
Fred Seid, on the death of his father, Sheldon uncle; and Pauline Okrent Boord, Thelma's aunt Amy and Jonathan Saks in honor of the naming of
Jerome Seid. and Diane's great-aunt Abigail Rey
Alan Yaillen, on the death of his mother, Janet Linda Pomper in memory of her father, Arthur S. Anne and Reed Schneider in memory of Martin
Yaillen Rosenfeld Schneider on his yahrtzeit
May they and their loved ones be comforted Marilyn Povodator in memory of her mother, Anna Liora and Jeremy Seltzer in honor of their marriage
among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. Povodator Jill Shapiro in memory of her mother, Lorraine
Howard Pressman in memory of his father, William Shapiro
Mazel Tov Pressman Judy Taylor, in honor of Elle's becoming Bat Mitzvah
Bobbi and Barry Coller on their granddaughter, Barbara Sassoon in memory of her father,
Natalie Kruglyak, becoming Bat Mitzvah Abraham E. Freedman Kol Nidre Appeal
Randi Dubno and Adam Gardner, on Callie Anne and Reed Schneider in honor of Barry Marcel and Sheldon Adler
becoming Bat Mitzvah Feldman for his teaching on NY Jewish history Mimi and Barry Alperin
Hillary and Natan Nussbaum on the birth of their and in honor of Mark Somerstein for sharing his Anna and Abraham Ascher
first child, Baby Boy Nussbaum music Joanne and Marc Ashley
Reena and Artie Seltzer on the birth of their first Charlie Spielholz in honor of Milton and Marilyn's Elaine Blum
grandchild 70th wedding anniversary Emily Braun and Andrew Frackman
Ronit Setton and Benjamin Hershkowitz, on Chloe Charlotte Schwartz Julie Copeland and Robert Beller
becoming Bat Mitzvah Lynda Wertheim and Toby Wertheim in honor of Ellen Wetter-Brenner and Mark Brenner
Judy Taylor, on Elle becoming Bat Mitzvah Barry Feldman Lori and Donald Citak
Sherry and Gene Zuriff in memory of Gene's Laurie Dien and Alan Yaillen
Caring Community Fund mother, Rhoda Zuriff Betsy and Ira Dizengoff
Laurie Dien and Alan Yaillen Mona Dreier
Hesed Fund Beth Fisher and Harvey Himel
Gallery Fund Shelley Binder, in memory of Shelley’s mother, Riva Emily Braun and Andrew Frackman
Bobbi and Barry Coller Binder Felice and Darrell Friedman
Linda and Jeff Haberman in memory of Linda's Natalie Friedman and Chris Miller
General Fund mother, Miriam Waldman and Jeff's father, Karen and Henry Glanternik
Rachel and Daniel Anziska in memory of Harry Marvin Haberman Pam and Mark Gold
Gandel Anne and Reed Schneider, for the New York Joel and Michelle Gorenstein
Nancy and David Berkowitz Common Pantry Joan and Stuart Gross
Laurie and Bob Cooper in memory of Laurie's Judith and Barry Schneider in memory of Barry’s Julie Hausen and Scott Hausen
mother, Bertha Tenzer mother Ellen Schneider Ruth Horowitz and Michael Nachman
Elaine Danzig Ethel Bass-Weintraub and Barry Weintraub in Roz Goldberg and Alan Bandler
Laurie Dien and Alan Yaillen in honor of the memory of Ethel’s mother, Anita Bass Caroline Golden Ilberman and Alan Ilberman
marriage of Rebecca Mack and Raphael Nissan Claire and Peter Wolf Smith, for the New York Karen and Jonathan Kaplan
and in honor of the engagement of Victor Common Pantry Meredith and Michael Katz
Shelden and Emily Nhaissi Phillip and Nancy Katz
Betsy and Ira Dizengoff in memory of Betsy's Hevra Kadisha Vivian and Fred Kenvin
grandfather, Benjamin Weir Betsy and Ira Dizengoff in memory of Betsy's Irina and Alex Knaster
Mona Dreier in honor of Diane Okrent and Aaron grandmother, Mollye Jassen Benjamin Marcus
Shelden Aliza Kaplan in memory of Brian Sahn’s mother, Marla and Michael Marin
Joanne Feierman in honor of the Bat Mitzvah Thelma Ward Spanbock Barbara Lutzky Packer and Stuart Packer
of Barry and Bobbi's granddaughter, Natalie The OZ and greater community in memory of Harry Lesley and Jay Palmer
Kruglyak and for Arlene and Shelly Simon, on Gandel Miriam Lieberson-Pollack and Stuart Pollack
the loss of Shelly's cousin, Irving Katz Glauber Family and Laura Sebi with thanks to Helene Ruddy in memory of her father, Harry
Laura Fisher and Adi Raviv in memory of Laura's Gerry and Phyllis Solomon for all they have done Bardin
sister, Andrea Fisher to help others Lisa and Eric Schmutter
Emily and Jonathan Gibbons Nora and Barry Yood in memory of Barry’s parents, Charlotte Schwartz
Judy and Robert Golub in memory of Judy's Leonore and Morris Yood Evelyn and Morton Schwartz
mother, Chana Rubin Barbara Scott and Jonathan Bromberg
Stanley Goodman Kiddush Fund Laure Sebi and Ira Glauber
Julie Hausen and Scott Hausen in memory of Willi Aeder in memory of her husband, Arthur Arthur and Reena Seltzer
Scott's mother, Nina Hausen Aeder, on the occasion of his second yahrzeit Herb Shapiro
Aliza Kaplan in honor of Betsy and Ira Dizengoff Dore Hollander in celebration of the first Shabbat Robert Skolnick
and in honor of Raanan Korinow and Shira of her retirement Russell Squire
Novack Benjamin and Ilona Charkow in honor of Micah's Richard and Audrey Stadin
Francine and Samuel Klagsbrun Torah reading on the first anniversary of his Bar Naomi Friedland-Wechsler and Rabbi Harlan
Terry Krulwich and Paul Posner in honor of the Mitzvah Wechsler
birthday and Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Bobbi and Barry Coller in honor of Terry Ann Sarah Klagsbrun and Eric Weinstein
Harry Leon Posner Krulwich to celebrate the symposium at Mount Elaine and James Wolfensohn
Rachel and Roy Levit in memory of Roy’s sister, Sinai in her honor and in memory of Barry's Alice and Milton Wolson
Anita Yambra father, Arthur Coller Alex and Malorie Warents
Diane Okrent and Aaron Shelden in honor of Betsy and Ira Dizengoff for sponsoring the Susan Zilberman
Marilyn and Milton Kalin's 70th wedding “Together with Pittsburgh Solidarity Shabbat Heather Zion
anniversary and in memory of Diane's uncle, Luncheon” Nancy and Jay Zises
Edward Rieff, on his fifth yahrzeit Natalie Friedman and Chris Miller Continued on Page 15, top, left column
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