RABBI DAVID ENGLANDER THE NEXT SENIOR RABBI OF BETH EL!
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Beth El Newsletter
May (Iyar / Sivan) and June (Sivan / Tammuz) 5782
RABBI DAVID ENGLANDER
THE NEXT SENIOR RABBI OF BETH EL!
We are very excited that Rabbi and values that have made Beth El El as part of our leadership team
David Englander accepted our offer a leader in our community for over said, “I am thrilled to be working
to become the Senior Rabbi of a hundred years." with my new clergy partner, Rabbi
Congregation Beth El! In doing so, David Englander, who has already
Rabbi Englander will be only the According to Rabbi Englander, “I proven to be a wonderful leader
4th Senior Rabbi of our spiritual am both overjoyed and deeply and a real mensch!”
home since World War II. He humbled to have been honored
comes to us from B’nai Torah with the responsibility and Jason Whitney and Faye Shapiro
Congregation in Boca Raton, opportunity to serve as your next led the rabbi search. According to
Florida where he has served for Senior Rabbi. [This is] a chance for Jason, “The search committee met
more than 20 years. We are excited us to reflect on how important with more than 10 candidates, and
to continue Beth El’s tradition of Beth El has been to generations of there was never a doubt that Rabbi
excellence with Rabbi Englander individuals and families. It’s also a Englander was the best one for
into our next 100 years! chance to plan to offer a warm and Beth El. We are so excited to have
welcoming embrace to everyone him accept the Senior Rabbi
Our synagogue president, Stuart A. who is not yet part of a synagogue position!"
Sauer, met with Rabbi Englander in community who might benefit
early March to sign contracts and from joining their Jewish story to We look forward to welcoming
discuss our future. Stuart said “I am ours.” Rabbi Englander and his wife,
confident that Rabbi Englander will Stephanie, along with their children
continue the traditions, customs Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, who Yaffa, Zev and Ayal to the Beth El
will continue her brilliance at Beth family on July 1, 2022.
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Clergy Corner
Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro A cancer survivor is grateful to their medical team and
their support system. A homeless person might feel
GRATITUDE grateful for a scrap of food or shelter from a storm.
A refugee can feel blessed to find safety and freedom.
Modah Ani Lefanecha, Melech Chai A mourner can feel gratitude for the love shared, even
V’Kayam, Shehechezarta Bi Nishmati when too brief. In our weekday Sim Shalom siddur,
B’chemla Raba Emunatecha! I recite there is a passage immediately preceding the Mourners
these words every morning before I Kaddish on page 84 which moves me:
get out of bed, thanking Gd for the
fact that I am alive. Starting each day
In love we remember those who no longer walk this
with a feeling a gratitude permeates my life and helps earth. We are grateful to Gd for the gift of their lives, for
me focus on blessings. the joys we shared, and for the cherished memories that
never fade. May Gd grant those who mourn the strength
We all face many challenges in our lives. We need to to see beyond their sorrow, sustaining them despite their
have strength and courage for all of the extraordinary grief. May the faith that binds us to our loved ones be a
events which come our way. Sometimes, it feels like our continuing source of comfort, as we invite those who
world is falling apart and nothing can fully prepare us mourn, and those observing Yahrzeit, to praise Gd’s
for everything we are going to face. name with the words of the Kaddish.
One coping mechanism that helps me is trying to fill On our darkest days, as we struggle to find solace and
my days with empathy and caring. By building strength, we are told to praise Gd and focus on
relationships and connecting deeply with others, we gratitude to help us.
can find gems all around us and the strength in others.
As we serve as a blessing for them, we often find that Not only during times of mourning, but every day, we
they, in turn, become blessings for us. We can continue can choose to focus on our blessings. Our sages teach
to count our blessings knowing that there is always us that we are obligated to recite 100 blessings every
something for which we can express gratitude. day! May we all be blessed with health, healing and
peace.
Executive Director’s Message
Josh Laster we’ve done together, and I am confident that as he
Executive Director transitions from Senior Rabbi to Rabbi Emeritus, our
relationship will stay strong.
In October 2020, I shared the When I had the opportunity to meet with Rabbi
following as part of my tribute to Englander as part of our search process, I was so
Rabbi Krupnick & Helene: pleased to find similar qualities to what I experienced in
(When I was interviewing to be the my interview with Rabbi Krupnick. There was an instant
Executive Director of Beth El) I was connection that touched upon the exact same areas:
excited to meet the Rabbi and learn more about his connecting to his synagogue, caring for existing
leadership, his demeanor and most importantly his members and being focused on relationships. This was,
vision. In considering my next opportunity, it was and is, a rabbi that I could see partnering with for this
important for me that the senior rabbi be connected to next portion of the Beth El journey. We are fortunate
his congregation, that he care deeply about the that Rabbi Englander and Rabbi Krupnick will have this
members and that he was focused on the relationships time of transition together. It will set us up for success
that would sustain the synagogue well into the future. in our endeavors to continue to serve our Jewish
He checked every box. It was clear to me that Rabbi community.
Krupnick cared deeply for his shul and that on his part,
he was looking for a partner to help oversee the multi-
faceted operation of Beth El.
I feel privileged to have worked with Rabbi Krupnick as
our senior rabbi for close to 7 years. Our relationship
has deepened during that time. He is a colleague,
mentor, confidant, partner and friend. I value the work
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President’s Message
Stuart A. Sauer wonderful that he has already begun to introduce
President himself to our membership.
Throughout the summer, our Engagement Director,
On behalf of Rabbi Krupnick, Hazzan Melissa Leibowitz, is scheduling Rabbi Englander to
Pomerantz-Boro, and our staff, please meet with our families from our Beth El Religious School,
join me in welcoming Rabbi David Hebrew High School, Early Childhood Center, and all of
Englander to our Shul as our new our BE arms and committees. He will also be traveling to
Senior Rabbi. He will be officially taking meet families at the Jersey Shore, to Center City
on his new role as spiritual leader on Philadelphia, and to visit our kids at Camp Ramah and
July 1, 2022. Rabbi Englander was ordained by the JCC Camps. I hope everyone has the opportunity to
Jewish Theological Seminary in 1999 and is a graduate of come out to these events, to meet him in these smaller
the University of Michigan. He has served as Rabbi at group sessions and get to know his warm and friendly
B’nai Torah Congregation in Boca Raton, Florida since personality firsthand. Over the last few weeks, I have had
2000. He is originally from the New York - New Jersey the opportunity to spend time with Rabbi and get to
area. I also want to welcome his wife Stephanie and know him better. I am confident that he will continue the
children Yaffa, Zev, and Ayal to our community. traditions, customs and values that have made
Congregation Beth El a leader in our community for
Thank you to Rabbi Krupnick who has served over a hundred years.
Congregation Beth El since 1994 and has been our
Senior Rabbi since 2001. Rabbi will remain active in our Zei Gezunt, Be Well!
synagogue as Rabbi Emeritus. We wish Rabbi and
Helene the best as they transition into their new roles.
I would also like to thank our Rabbi Search Committee,
chaired by Faye Shapiro and Jason Whitney along with
all the members of the committee for a job well done,
Yasher Koach! Beth El Annual Meeting
Not waiting until July to begin to engage with our
Leadership Updates
congregation, Rabbi Englander has already connected Thank you to our Board members
with members. He has attended many social events and who have completed their term:
one-on-one meetings in Florida with congregants who Adam Benn, Nicole Cwanger, Jemma Kline,
vacation there during the winter. He has reached out to Adam Lambert, Diana Meltzer, Stephen Miller
families locally who are celebrating upcoming simchas
and wished them a “Mazal Tov”. And at times, consoled New Members of the Board of Trustees:
and comforted families upon the loss of a loved one. Michael Gray, Debbie Hochberg, Tameika Minor,
He has joined us for on-line learning sessions and has Chaim Respes, Marc Shenker, Perri Brenner Silverstein
already attended a Board of Trustees meeting. It is
Zichronam Liv’rachah
as of April 6, 2022
We Send Condolences To
Danielle (Scott Brenner) Algazi Larry (Cheryl) Hanover
loss of her mother, Toni Algazi loss of his mother, Jacqueline Hanover
Wife of: Irving Hanover z"l, Mother of: Ned Hanover,
Rhona (Lenard) Brown Grandmother of: Tyler and Gabrielle
loss of her mother, Shirley Wenger
Wife of: Irv Wenger, z"l; Mother of: Michael (Marcy) Wenger, Abbe (Scott) Morton (Sharla) Kanovsky
Kessler; Grandmother of: Justin (Lauren Hersh) Brown, Jonathan Kessler, loss of his sister, Sorra Kanovsky Cohn
Jennifer (Jake) Nyman, Ivy (Eric) Rovner, Rachel (Jared) Welner, Wife of: Ronald Cohn, MD, z"l
Joshua (Rachel) Wenger; Great-Grandmother of: Zoe and Zachary Brown, Mother of: Sherry Chiasson, Debra Goldman, Michael Cohn
Noa Kessler, Max and Bailey Nyman, Alexis and Benjamin Rovner, Jonah
and Brody Welner, Jazzy and Jade Wenger Ruth (Alan) Respler
Alysa (Adam) Cooper loss of her mother, Faye Eckhaus
Wife of: Abe Eckhaus z"l; Mother of: Steven (Sherry) Eckhaus,
loss of her grandmother, Gerda Weissmann Klein Ellie (Richard z"l) Roth; Grandmother of: Jeffrey; Deborah (Silver); Andrew
Presidential Medal of Honor recipient by President Obama in 2011 and & Robert Respler; Michael & Jonathan Eckhaus; Mason & Emily Roth;
Oscar and Emmy winner for being the subject for the HBO documentary, Great Grandmother of: Hannah; Lilah & Benjamin Silver; Joshua;
One Survivor Remembers Danielle & Jacob Respler; Luna & Simon Respler
Great Grandmother of: Kayla and Jake
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Beth El Education
Rabbi Nogah Marshall Ayelet Mittelman
Educational Director ECC Director
REFLECTIONS Our 2022 celebrations have gotten
bigger and better! Our Purim
Wow! This year has truly flown by. It is celebrations in our ECC were
true when we say, “time flies when you epic! Amazing Purim parade, and a
are having fun!” I am so proud of our phenomenal Purim, Prayers &
entire team at the Beth El Religious Pajamas with Rabbi Krupnick and
School and Kesher Hebrew High School Program for a Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro started the holiday off with a
wonderful school year! Yasher Koach to our incredible musical bang! The children and their families had a
teachers for their dedication and perseverance for blast showing off their costumes, and celebrating
providing a solid Jewish education during these past two Shabbat. Families also got a chance to view the
years of our new “normal”. It has been amazing to have eleven beautiful baskets that were lovingly put
our students back in person in our building and we together by our PTG, for a great fundraiser for our
could not have done it without our faculty and staff, and ECC! Many of our ECC families had a blast at the
for all of them I am grateful. Religious School Purim Carnival as well!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank four Passover was celebrated in each
individuals who have worked incredibly hard the past classroom, where the children had
two years volunteering their time in order to have our fun making beautiful Afikoman
students and teachers return back into our building bags and Seder plates to share
safely. These four volunteers are the PTG (Parent with their families at their
Teacher Organization) co-chairs, Ilana Ablon and Lauren Seders. The Passover skit by Rabbi
Paskoff and past Education Liason, Jason Whitney, and Marshall and Hazzan Pomerantz-
current Education Liason and Kesher Co- Chair, Marla Boro had everyone entertained!
Glauser. These four individuals have been an incredible The children learned all about the
support to me and the entire school, and I want to story of Passover and were excited
publicly thank them for their dedication in making sure to share all that they learned with
our students receive the best possible Jewish education their families.
possible.
We are so excited to welcome a new face to our ECC!
I would also like to thank two Religious School teachers Starting April 25, we are excited to welcome Amy
who will be retiring this year: Mr. Alan Kritz and Morah Weinstein as our new Curriculum and Instruction
Jane Arochas. We would also like to thank Moreh Bruce Director. Amy is coming to us with over 20 years of
DuBoff who will be defending his dissertation. Although education experience, including 17 years in special
he won’t be teaching in our Religious School this year, education. We are thrilled to have someone of her
we hope he will return in the near future. wealth of knowledge and experience join our team!
Although we are saying farewell to Ilana and Lauren Our ECC registration is off and running and we are
who are completing their two-year term, we welcome thrilled to see how our ECC will continue to grow in
two new volunteers. I am thrilled to welcome as our the coming year. Before we get into the 2022-23
incoming PTG co-chairs Emily Caracciolo and Mandee school year, we are excited to offer our families our
Lipsman Andoian. I know Emily and Mandee will Camp Kaitana! Our Camp Kaitana offers an exciting
welcome your help. If you would like to become summer filled with themed weeks, safe water play, and
involved in our school programming please email them amazing experiences! Please email me if you are
at Bersptg@bethelsnj.org. interested in enrolling your child or grandchild in our
As we approach the end of Camp or ECC!
the school year, we are in
the midst of planning for
the upcoming year. We
have many exciting
programs in store for next
year. Please keep a look out
for an email with upcoming school information. I hope
everyone has a wonderful relaxing summer and I look
forward to another enriching year of learning together.
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Please remember Beth El
when you do your Estate
Planning. Leaving a
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in a Will, Gift of Life
Insurance, Gift of IRA or
Pension Funds, Gift of
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SAMUEL KOENIG Remainder Trust. Contact Jocelyn at
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May 14, 2022 mleibowitz@bethelsnj.org.
Brother of: Ross and Max Mira & Aaron Aumiller
Grandson of: Elaine & David Lyons and Susan & David Backal
Linda & Robert Koenig Cathy & Marc Backal
Mitzvah Project: Volunteered as a Buddy for Sports Marcia Baruch
Unity Program helping kids with special needs. Donna & Richard Bell
Pam & Bob Benedon
Collected and donated sports equipment to Camden. Jodi Berman
Helene & Alan Blumenfeld
JOSHUA GREENBERG Jocelyn Borowsky
Marcia Baruch Bowen
Son of Robyn Greenberg and Aaron Greenberg Ronit & Chris Boyd
May 30, 2022 Beth & Josh Brodkin
Amy & Eric Clayman
Brother of: Ben, Emma and Ari Herbert & Thalia Cohen
Grandson of: Suzi & Mike Greenberg and Arlene & Harris Colton
Debbie Schwartz Fran & Neal Cupersmith
Mitzvah Project: Coordinated a walk for the Voorhees Leila & Adam Cupersmith
Animal Orphanage to raise money to care for the Marsha Dollinger
Alan Dias & Heidi Handler
animals. June & Steven Eisner & Family
Myra & David Gutin
Phyllis Hecsh
DYLAN GERSTEIN Deborah & Edward Hochberg
Son of Jennifer & Michael Gerstein Beth & Harvey Jacob
Adam Kaminer
June 4, 2022 Sharla & Mort Kanovsky
Amy & Barnard Kaplan
Brother of: Sloane and Ethan Jerome Katz
Grandson of: Delores Gerstein and Alison & Andrew Keim
Barbara & Robert Lunsk Debra Kelberg
Mitzvah Project: Collected toiletries for Rhona Deborah Shore & Jonathan Korn
Fischer Family Assistance Program at JFCS. Helene & Rabbi Aaron Krupnick
Michael Landsburg
Fran & Leon L. Levy
BENJAMIN NACHOD Suzanne & Victor Levy
Judy & Donald (z”l) Love
Son of Megan Nachod Diane & Benjamin Mashioff
and Leigh Howard Nachod Rachel & Stephen Miller
Burt & Diane Nussbaum
June 4, 2022
Sheri & Jason Pecarsky
Brother of: Mira Lynn Goldman Paul
Grandson of: Paul & Jan Howard, Jay & Wendy Arlene & Ed Plasky
Nachod, Susan & Andrew Slater Hilary & Harry Platt
Ilene Rosen & P. Todd Rowan
Mitzvah Project: Raised funds for Ukranian kids Sharon & Adam Sackstein
through a fund at the Jewish Federation of Stuart & Sherry Sauer
Philadelphia. Karen & David Schlessel & Family
Harriet Schulman
ISABELLA LASTER Robin & Joshua Schwartz
Faye & Gary Shapiro
Daughter of Erica & Josh Laster Jennifer Sholder
June 11, 2022 Michael Silver
Juli Mandel Sloves & Glenn Sloves
Sister of: Maryn Lauren & Jonathan Soll
Granddaughter of: Al & Ruth (z"l) Chazin, Tami Bogutz Steinberg
Irene Kogut-Laster & Marc Laster (z"l) Judith & Stuart Wasserlauf
Mitzvah Project: Made and sold jewelry through her Jennifer & Jim Weiss
business Blue I Jewelry and donated all proceeds to Leah & Jason Wolf
the Susan G. Komen foundation in memory of both Jeffrey Zeiger
Anonymous (2)
of her grandmothers.
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B’NAI MITZVAH FAMILIES BIRTHS & NAMINGS
Robin & Alan Brandies Joanie & Ira Adler
B’nai Mitzvah of sons, Benjamin and Max birth of granddaughter, Amelia Juliet
Heather & Joshua Broad Marsha Flager
Bar Mitzvah of son, Shane birth of granddaughter, Noa Estelle Flager
Jennifer & Alex Greenwald Paula Levine
Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Madison birth of granddaughter, Rachel Patricia Redfield
Rachel & Stephen Miller Rabbi Nogah Marshall
Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Talia birth of niece, Noa Eyala Stopnitzky
Arlene & Ed Plasky Frann Petrella
Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter, Juliet Lynn Ratner birth of grandson, Jonathan DiLello
Richelle & Kameron Rabenou Shirley Yaffa
birth of great-granddaughter, Ruth
Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Kaila
Carol & Ed Rosof SPECIAL HONORS
Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter, Sophia
Amy Clayman
Sarah Rosof was honored as one of the six "Women of Impact in our
Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Sophia Community" by Politz Day School
Stacy & Marc Shenker Blake Goldstein
Bat Mitzvah of daughter, Mikayla son of Katie & Sebastian Goldstein
won 2nd place in the 6th grade at the New Jersey Elementary
Julie & Jason Whitney Chess Championships.
Bar Mitzvah of son, Tyler
Kyle Lehrfeld
son of Cori Lehrfeld and Ryan Lehrfeld
ENGAGEMENTS & WEDDINGS won 1st place in the Travel and Tourism Competition at the
DECA HS state championships with his teammate Gia Gupta.
Abby Abramson and Jeremy Weitz
on their engagement Melissa Lubars
daughter of Nancy Lubars
Barbara & Martin Brodack was cast as Jochebed in the off-Broadway show
engagement of grandson, Jonathan, to Ricki Gold The 10 Commandments: The Musical.
Lisa & Stephen Brodack Ronda Manders
engagement of son, Jonathan, to Ricki Gold was honored as one of two recipients of the 1st Annual 2022
Esther Award for Excellence from JFCS.
Selma Feldschneider
engagement of granddaughters: Harriet Schulman
Rachel Willinger to Eric Johnson was honored as one of the six "Women of Impact in our
Taylor Feldschneider to Ethan Dewey Community" by Politz Day School.
and Campbell Schwarz
marriage of grandson:
Benjamin Feldschneider to Randi Richterman
daughter of Amy & Dan Schwarz
won the National Cheerleaders Association National
Delores Gerstein Championship with her team from Rockstar Cheer.
Auf Ruf of grandson, Benjamin Gerstein, and Perri Jacobs Jordan Segal
Randi & Richard Gerstein son of Elana & Gadi Segal, grandson of Pam & Lewis
Auf Ruf of son, Benjamin, and Perri Jacobs Bornstein, and great-nephew of Judy & Len Simkin,
won 2nd place in his weight class in the NJ State Wrestling
Championships.
Jonah Serotta
son of Linda & Judd Serotta
debuted with the Philadelphia Orchestra where he performed
the role of Richie in the world premiere opera
The Hours at Verizon Hall.
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JOIN OUR GROWING LIST OF SHOMRIM MEMBERS
PILLAR
The Brown Families – Sidney & Sandy and Jeff & Tracy
Donna & Richard Forman – Forman Foundation
Eva & Marvin Schlanger
VISIONARY
Marvin Samson Foundation
SUSTAINER
Jerome M. Katz
Alison & Andrew Keim
Anonymous
BUILDER
Iris & Steven Auerbach Deborah & Ed Hochberg
Susan & David Backal Rabbi Aaron & Helene Krupnick
Cathy & Marc Backal Judy & Donald (z”l) Love
Donna & Richard Bell Ellen & Michael Lowenberger
Marcia & Arnold Cohen Carol & Donald Meltzer
Betsy & Peter Fischer Miriam & Stan Meltzer
Elaine (z”l) & Bart Greenspan Sharon & Adam Sackstein
BENEFACTOR
Elissa & Eric Boory M. Zev Rose Julie & Jason Whitney
Delores Gerstein Karen & David Schlessel Barb & Allen Wilen
Jennifer & Michael Gerstein Lauren & Jon Soll Judith & Leonard Wizmur
Sharla & Morton Kanovsky Linda & David Wander
Rachel & Stephen Miller Elaine L. Waxman
GUARDIAN
Gerry & Howard Abramsohn Leonard Feldman Joyce & Mel Ruthen
Sharon & Elliot Atkins Peggy & Louis Gold Sherry & Stuart Sauer
Barbara & Marvin Backal Jennifer & Alex Greenwald Amy & Daniel Schwarz
The Bell Baeuerle Family Ilene & Harry Grossman Betsy & Robert Schwartz
Steven Beilowitz Myra & David Gutin Brandi & Gregory Seltzer
Jennifer & Andrew Bender Barbara & Mark Jacobs Faye & Gary Shapiro
Helene & Alan Blumenfeld Sandra & Arnold Kaminer Shari & Jeffrey Shapiro
Jocelyn Borowsky Ziva & Haim Kantor Carol & Joel Silbert
David & Leslie Breslau Gladys & Steve Krulik Judy & Len Simkin
Beth & Josh Brodkin Suzanne & Victor Levy Juli & Glenn Sloves
Jennifer & Ari Brooks Renee & David Lieberman Barbara & Norman Some
Staci & Jeffrey Cedar Eileen Mangel Tami Bogutz Steinberg
Amy & Eric Clayman Andrea & Marc Millstein Alison & Neil Tarnopol
Leslie & Steven Cohen Jamie & Darin Morgan Diane & Stuart Traster
Myrna & Larry Cohen Linda & Richard Moskowitz Lynne & Diego Warszawski
Arlene & Harris Colton Lynn Goldman Paul & Stephen Paul Cookie & Allan Weinberg
Fran & Neal Cupersmith Salvatore & Eileen Perice Ilene & Michael Weinberg
Marsha Dollinger Hilary & Harry Platt Karin Elkis & Steven Weinstein
Brenda & Chuck Driben Ellen Podell Jennifer & James Weiss
Karen & Ian Driben Julia & Adam Roberts Anonymous (1)
Anita Farber Erica & Jerry Rothkoff
Christine & William Feinberg Ilene Rosen & Todd Rowan
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RECENT BETH EL HAPPENINGS
Mitzvah Mall Making a World of Difference
Every year our B’nai Mitzvah students have the Isabella Laster: Blue I Jewelry for Susan G. Komen
opportunity to present their Mitzvah Projects to our Kaila Rabenou: 4Oceans
community. This year, 13 of these students set up tables Hara Seltzer: Child Life Specialist Team at Virtua
at our Purim Carnival to share their charitable efforts! Mikayla Shenker: CHOP Allergy Department
Here is a summary of the projects on display: Jacob Silver: American Heart Association
Elisha Behrend: Muddy Puddles Project / Ty Louis Rebecca Simpson: Rebecca’s Mitzvah Muffins for
Campbell Foundation PanCAN and Malala Fund
Mira Berman: Jewish Youth Climate Movement Benjamin Snyderman: Project Refit
Shane Broad: BookSmiles Ryan Stoopler: Jewish Family & Children’s Services
Sebastian Enda: Leveling The Playing Field
Madison Greenwald: The Crayon Initiative Contact Leora at lwaiche@bethelsnj.org to learn more.
Do you want to make a difference at Beth El? Sign up to be a greeter or an usher on Shabbat! We
are always looking for friendly faces to welcome Shabbat go-ers. Pre-B’nai Mitzvah students and
their families are encouraged to sign up. Contact Leora at lwaiche@bethelsnj.org to get involved.
Guys Night Out
The Men’s Club met at Double Nickel
Brewery in March for an evening of
informal networking and delicious drinks.
Engaging our Youth
Kadima, our youth group for 3-6 graders, held two fantastic events
to engage our youth this winter. At Kadima Ninja Warrior in
February, the group participated in parkour and ninja
warrior style challenges at Pinnacle Parkour in
Turnersville. Rabbi Marshall led the group in Havdalah.
In March, more than 30 kids attended our
Purim Costume Bowling Party at The Big
Event in Cherry Hill. We did Havdalah, Beth El Visits
read a Harry Potter themed Purim shpiel,
and enjoyed an evening of bowling. We have already Jewish Philadelphia
started planning for the next school year and are KaHaL, our Krupnick Herman Academy of
excited to expand our options for the youth to Learning adult education program, held a
elementary age activities for 3rd—5th graders and wonderful series that culminated in a
middle school programming for 6th & 7th graders. fabulous trolley tour of historical Jewish
sites led by Dr. Michael Schatz.
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Calendar Highlights
Café 74: A Yom HaAtzmaut Celebration
Details on front cover
Prayers and Pajamas for ECC Families
Friday, May 6. 5:30pm
Families with young children are invited to our
fabulous Shabbat party in the sanctuary!
Service From the Heart
Friday, May 6. 6:00pm
A musical Kabbalat Shabbat embracing our
special needs community. Interpreted in ASL.
Intersectional Torah Study
Sunday, May 8. 11:00am
View the Torah from a lens of intersectionality.
Evening with @theboobiedocs:
The Girlfriends’ Guide to Breast Cancer
Monday, May 9. 5:30pm
Join Beth El’s own Dr. Robyn Roth and
Dr. Adrienne Rosenthal, Breast Radiologists at
Cooper University Hospital, for an unforgettable
evening of learning about breast cancer
screening while having some fun along the way.
Theater Trip to NYC
Tuesday, May 10. 3:30—11:00pm
Luxury bus trip to The 10 Commandments: The
Musical featuring Beth El’s own Melissa Lubars,
dinner at Ben’s Kosher Deli included.
Habonim Musical Program with TBS
Thursday, May 12. 1:00pm
We will be partnering with the Hazak group from
TBS for a fun musical afternoon.
Sisterhood Torah Fund Brunch
Honoring Dr. Helene Herman Krupnick
Sunday, May 15. 11:00am
This annual event reflects Sisterhood's
commitment to support the five schools that
educate upcoming clergy.
Challah Bake
Thursday, May 19. 7:00pm
Bake your Shabbat challah with Sisterhood.
Singles Shabbat
Friday, May 20: 7:30pm
Services, mingling, and nosh for all adults.
Beth El Religious School End of Year BBQ
Sunday, May 22. 11:00am
Religious school families are invited to celebrate
the end of the school year together!
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Calendar Highlights Marshall, Valerie Gross,
and the BERS PTG Chairs
Intersectional Torah Study Ilana Ablon and Lauren
Sunday, May 22. 11:00am Passkoff for coordinating
View the Torah from a lens of intersectionality. our fantastic Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 13. Thank you
to our carnival sponsors: Douglas and Jodi Appel, Ron
Kadima Mini Golf (3-6 Graders) Lapides Interiors, Penelope Martin, The Simons Family.
Sunday, May 22. 4:00pm
Tee up with us at Pleasant Valley for mini golf
and water ice!
Red Cross Blood Drive
Wednesday, May 25. 2:00pm—7:00pm
Give the gift of life at Voorhees Town Center.
Mentalist David Jaison
Thursday, May 26. 7:00pm
Details on page 10.
Sisterhood & Achim Sheli Book Club
Thursday, June 2. 7:00pm
Zoom in for a engaging discussion led by Tracy
Ann Bancroft on Just As I Am by Cicely Tyson.
Shavuot
Saturday. June 4—Monday, June 6.
Tikkun Leil Shavuot on Zoom, June 4 at 10:00pm.
Visit the website for more Shavuot details.
Hearing Impairment Awareness Webinar
Wednesday, June 8. 7:00pm
Dr. Shanin Gross gives an inside perspective on
living with hearing impairment and how we can
be more sensitive as a community.
Jennifer Stofman, and
Annual Golf Classic & Game Day Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro;
Monday, June 13. 11:00am ASL interpreter Wende
Details on back cover. Bralow; Megillah Readers
Jay Ruder, David Raush,
Habonim End of Year BBQ Helene Raush, Faye
Thursday, June 16. 5:00pm Shapiro, Yaffa Fuchs; and
Grill up a good time with your Habonim friends performers Sebastian
at our annual end of year BBQ! Our Megillah Goldstein, Jordyn Seltzer,
Reading and Beth Mara Lowenberger, Jay
Pride Shabbat El’s Got Talent was a Ruder, and Andrew Steiner.
Friday, June 17. 6:00pm wonderful night for
Celebrate Pride month at this inclusive service all ages! Thank you
followed by wine and schmooze open to the to event chair Jerry
LGBTQ+ community and allies! Bralow; Committee
Members Tracy Bancroft, Jeff
Singles Shabbat Cohn, Shanin Gross, Tameika SAVE THE DATE:
Friday, June 17: 7:30pm Minor, Erica Ritter, Marc Beth El’s Got Talent Show
Services, mingling, and nosh for all adults. Shenker, Judy Simkin, Saturday, December 3, 2022
Juneteenth Musical Celebration
Tuesday, June 21. 7:00pm
Achim Sheli invites you to celebrate freedom with
great music, food, and discussion.
www.bethelsnj.org Congregation Beth El May– June 2022 11UPDATES FROM ARMS AND GROUPS
Sisterhood Achim Sheli
President Erica Ritter Chair Tameika Minor
Sponsored by: Sisterhood's mission is to engage, If we’ve ever met,
The David Back College Connection Fund enrich, and then you know that I
To donate to the fund, call 856.675.1166 empower loudly and proudly
the women pronounce that I am
of Beth El. Black and Jewish
Dear College Students and Parents,
We offer woman from a small
that town in southern
We hope that those who participated
enjoyed being part of the David Back through Virginia. Southern hospitality,
College Connection Program for the 2021 challah bakes, book clubs, movie Jewish values, and the rich history
-22 school year. Purim packages were critic nights, weekly Wednesday of our ancestors remain staples in
mailed to 69 college students across the morning minyan, our powerful our home. While we celebrate the
Sisterhood Shabbat, and more! Jewish holidays, Juneteenth has
country and
students studying We want to give a shout-out to only been a recent celebration.
abroad received Amy Winn-Dworkin, Who knew that a social media
Renee Kessler and post about our first family
emailed
greetings. We our wonderful Juneteenth dinner would not only
want to express vendors for bring awareness but bring us
our appreciation bringing back our together for a greater cause? We
first in-person Party celebrated with our Southern
to Rabbi Aaron Krupnick and Hazzan
Showcase in three staples, and just like that there
Alisa Pomerantz-Boro for their
years. To learn more about how was a challah and the sweetest
inspirational messages and to Leora
to connect with Sisterhood, email note on our doorstep from my
Waiche for her invaluable assistance with
scheduling, maintaining the database us at sisterhood@bethelsnj.org. son’s teacher at KBA. It brought
us to tears, and since that day I
and designing, printing and folding the
clergy letters. We are grateful to Marlon Kavod have told this story at almost
and his staff for their assistance and the Chair Shanin Gross every presentation I’ve done on
many volunteers who helped assemble Kavod, respect, Jews of Color. Our family, along
the packages without which this program our group for with Chai & Tonia Respes, voiced
would not be possible. LGBTQ+ adults our concerns and after a moving
and allies afternoon with Rabbi Krupnick,
We are pleased to announce that starting understands Achim Sheli was founded. Over
July 1, 2022, Jackie Bernard will be the increasing the past two years, we have
chairing the Beth El College Connection importance of grown in strength and numbers.
Program. Jackie first volunteered for the showing support for our LGTBQ+ We thank all of our brothers and
members, their families, and sisters for all of your continued
program in 2017 when her older son
others in the community. Our love and support.
started college. Her enthusiasm for the
program grew when her younger son next step is opening our doors to
entered college three years later. Jackie celebrate together at our 1st ever Habonim
Pride Shabbat on June 17. Pride Chair Judy Simkin
recognizes the importance of keeping Habonim, an
our college age members connected with Month takes place in June to
commemorate the Stonewall empty nesters
our synagogue and Judaism and “looks group, is
forward to continuing the College uprising of June 1969 which
tipped off the Gay Liberation comprised of
Connection’s longstanding tradition of members who
providing wonderful packages to Beth Movement in the US. While the
LGBTQ+ community and allies are have strong
El’s college students.” connections and
still fighting for rights, we are
grateful to be a part of a feelings towards Congregation
Current undergraduate students and
those applying for college admissions for synagogue that is working toward Beth El. We look forward to
next year, please continue to check the providing a welcoming space for getting together to participate in
Beth El News for sign up information for Jews who may not otherwise feel spiritual and social functions and
welcome in a place of worship. to stay connected with one
the 2022-23 school year. another. We are a warm, friendly
and welcoming group and all
To assist with the program, empty nesters are welcome to
please contact Jackie Bernard: join us.
4bernards@comcast.net or
856-630-0585.
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SUSAN ASBELL RITUAL FUND BETH EL GENERAL FUND
DONOR IN HONOR OF DONOR IN APPRECIATION
Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Marriage of Robin Greenberg Jeff, Rachel, Micah, Hannah Cohn
Faye Shapiro
& Bill Gelernt Jeff, Rachel, Micah, Hannah Cohn
Jason Whitney
Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Bat Mitzvah of daughter of Jessica & Aaron Inver Faye Shapiro
Hope & Dan Ivler Jessica & Aaron Inver Jason Whitney
DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN HONOR OF
Sam Asbell Mother of Elaine Huzzar Ruth & Larry Katz Mishloach Manot - "Beautiful
Ryan Lehrfeld Loss in Beder family Purim"
Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Ken Rosen Harriet & Bert Soltoff Bat Mitzvah of Dylan Kratchman
DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Jeffrey Traugot Bar Mitzvah of Tyler Whitney
Stacy & Andy Levin & Family Jon Kleinman DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Dr. Adam Benn Norbert Shapiro
DAVID BACK COLLEGE CONNECTION FUND Rhoda Brenner Toni Algazi
DONOR IN HONOR OF Mary Anne Dorofee Jacqueline Hanover
Gloria & Ira Back Rebecca Raush recipient of the Denise & Ben Faimon Member of Albaz Family
JCRC Young Adult Israel Paul Gordon Sorra (& Aunt Rose & Uncle Sam)
Advocacy Award Linda Joseph Jacqueline Hanover
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Jill & Elliot Kaplan Norma Greenblatt
Gloria & Ira Back Yahrzeit of Lottis Harris Janet & Phil Kirschner Sorra Kanovsky Cohn
Clayman Family All loved ones Janet & Phil Kirschner Faye Eckhaus
Alice Mohr Yahrzeit of Isabelle Adler Ethel F. Levinson Sorra Kanovsky Cohn
Myrna & Jeffrey Sorokin Jacqueline Hanover Lowenberger, Massaro & Berman Harold Wagner
DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Families
Sherry & Bruce DuBoff Zalman Agus Sandi Matalon Doris Schwartz
Sharon & Alan Richter Sorra Kanovsky Cohn
BELL LIBRARY FUND Marla & Marty Rosethal Toni Algazi
Jerryl (Owl Protective Services) Michael Schwartz
DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Marcelle Tompakov Shirley Wenger
Helene & Saul Bresalier Dr. Alan Bresalier Julie & Jason Whitney Jacqueline Hanover
DONOR IN HONOR OF Judy & Len Wizmur Jacqueline Hanover
Barbara & Marty Brodack Harriet Schulman Suzanne Yarus Jacqueline Hanover
DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY
Helene & Saul Bresalier Dr. Lionel Bernard Katchem Nicole & Michael Gray Tracy Bancroft (well wishes to
MARGIE BLUM COOK FOR A FRIEND FUND your beautiful daughter! Xo)
DONOR IN HONOR OF HAZZAN ALISA POMERANTZ-BORO SPECIAL FUND
Barbara & Mary Brodack Special birthday of Len Simkin In Appreciation of Hazzan Pomerantz-Boro
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Marcia & Arnold Cohen—Fran & Neal Cupersmith
Barbara & Martin Brodack Sorra Kanovsky Cohn Dorothy & Sam Feigenbaum—Julie & Jason Whitney
Gloria Fischel Gilbert Faye Eckhaus
Judy & Len Simkin Sorra Kanovsky Cohn DONOR IN HONOR OF
DONOR IN HONOR OF Collik Family Jonathan Brodack's engagement
Lauren & Jon Soll Marriage of Brandon Breslow Dorothy & Sam Feigenbaum Bat Mitzvah of Hara Seltzer
to Rachel Lomita Muriel & Joel Asnen Hazzan's honorary Doctor of
Music from JTS
ARLENE & HARRIS COLTON BETH EL JR. COLLEGE Susan & Paul Cherkas Bat Mitzvah of granddaughter
SCHOLARSHIP FUND of Arlene & Ed Plasky
Carol & Joel Fleisher Hazzan's birthday
DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF
Cheryl & Dennis Riley Hazzan’s honorary Doctorate
Arlene & Harris Colton Josh Laster
Joanne & Michael Rowe Hazzan's honorary Doctor of
Arlene & Harris Colton Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro
Music from JTS
DONOR IN MEMORY OF
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND Collik Family Constance Kanarek
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Myra & David Gutin Faye Eckhaus
Barbara & Marv Backal Pat Hartz Sandra & Arnold Kaminer Murray Moliken
Barbara & Marv Backal Morton Cohen Sharla & Mort Kanovsky Jacqueline Hanover
Barbara & Marvin Backal & Murray Moliken Suzanne & Victor Levy Faye Eckhaus
Family Marcy & Michael Postelnek Yahrzeit of Molly Goldfarb
DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY Marla & Marty Rosenthal Jacqueline Hanover
Barbara & Marv Backal Beverly Koblenz Jerry Bliss Ann Bliss
DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY
Janet Kirschner Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro
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HAZZAN ALISA POMERANTZ-BORO SPECIAL FUND CONT... RABBI AARON KRUPNICK SPECIAL FUND CONT...
In Memory of Sorra Cohn DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Gloria & Scott Andersen—Gerrie Bender—Sharon & Herb Jackie & Bill Pearson Memory of Martin Friedman
Deutsch—Marilyn & Remy Fenster—Rhonda & Leonard Marcy & Michael Postelnek Yahrzeit of Lee Goldfarb
Horwitz-Romano—Marcia & Stanley Krantz—Gail & Marty Marcy & Michael Postelnek Yahrzeit of Mathilda Goldfarb
Raffner—Marla & Marty Rosenthal—Karen & Dave Schlessel— Gail & Marty Raffner Yahrzeit of Celia Raffner
Barbara & Norman Some—Howard Some—Edgar Stein Marilyn & Steven Roth Yahrzeit of Gladys Schwartz
KaHaL- KRUPNICK HERMAN ACADEMY OF LEARNING Harriet Schulman Sorra Kanovsky Cohn
Harriet Schulman Faye Eckhaus
DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Barbara & Howard Strosberg Sorra Cohn
Danielle & Scott Algazi Rabbi Krupnick Shirley Wander Sorra Cohn
DONOR IN HONOR OF Sarah and Ronni Levi Jesse Rom
Marcia & Arnold Cohen Marriage of Brandon & Rachel Elaine Weiss & Family Jacqueline Hanover
Breslow DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Joan Feinberg Zalman Agus
Diane & Ben Mashioff Yahrzeit of Claude Bertuzzi
Bart Greenspan Murray Moliken BETH EL RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
Debbie & Daniel Gross Murray Moliken
Hedda & David Morton Sorra Cohn DONOR IN HONOR OF
Diane & Ben Mashioff Sorra Cohn The Lazarus Family Bat Mitzvah of Kaila Rabenou
Diane & Ben Mashioff Toni Algazi Debbie & Bill Isaacs Bat Mitzvah of Brenna Spector
DONOR IN MEMORY OF
KIDDUSH FUND Diane & Ben Mashioff Jacqueline Hanover
DONOR IN HONOR OF Jane & Ralph Noah Toni Algazi
Andrea & Marc Millstein Special birthday of Len Simkin Judy & Mitchel Rothstein Sorra Cohn
Sheryl & Mark Schuster Shirley Wenger
RABBI AARON KRUPNICK SPECIAL FUND
In Appreciation of Rabbi Aaron Krupnick ALAN RICHMAN CHILDRENS' RECREATION FUND
Jessica & Aaron Inver—Jamie & Darin Morgan DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Sharla & Mort Kanovsky—Charles & Jacquelyn Nusbaum— Heidi & Dan Silverberg Bill Green’s sister Lisa
Julie & Jason Whitney Samantha & Zach Silverberg Bill Green’s sister Lisa
DONOR IN APPPRECIATION OF DONOR IN HONOR OF
Janet Kirschner Receiving Aliyah on Shabbat Lauren & Jon Soll Bar Mitzvah of Tyler Whitney
Irvin Orel Torah honor on March 12, 2022 NAURICE & INGRID ROSEN FUND FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
David Plaut Rabbi Krupnick's 27 years at
Beth El DONOR SPEEDY RECOVERY
DONOR IN HONOR OF Nathaniel & Yaelle Moldoff Jackie Nusbaum
Gerry & Howard Abramsohn Marriage of Brandon Breslow DONOR IN MEMORY OF
and Rachel Lomita Stephen & Mary Jo Rosen Phyllis Kirschner
Rochelle Cohen Rabbi Krupnick's teaching of SACKSTEIN FAMILY B'NAI MITZVAH CHUMASH FUND
Pirket Avot class
Joan Feinberg Bat Mitzvah of Mira Berman DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF
Judith Roberto & Yael Hodara Bat Mitzvah of Mikayla Shenker Sharon & Adam Sackstein & Beth El
Susan & Dennis Lorell Harriet Schulman Family
Marilyn & Steve Roth Bat Mitzvah of Dylan Kratchman SIM SHALOM SIDDUR FUND
Karen & Dave Schlessel Bar Mitzvah of Tyler Whitney
DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Aunt Wendy & Uncle Lou Jacqueline Hanover Linda & Edward Silverstein Sorra Cohn
Amy & Andrew Blackstone Shirley Wenger Helene & Gerry Sterling Doris Schwartz
Rochelle Cohen Yahrzeit of Edna Cohen ANDREW & ERIC SUSSMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Marion Cohen Yahrzeit of Edna Cohen
June & Steve Eisner Shirley Wenger DONOR IN HONOR OF
Joan Feinberg Yahrzeit of Marion Heine Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Daniels
Joan Feinberg Yahrzeit of "Buddy" Feinberg Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Marriage of Katy & Jason
Joan Feinberg Sorra Cohn Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Marriage of Amanda & Ryan
Selma Feldschneider Sorra Cohn DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Selma Feldschneider Yahrzeit of Beatrice Rubinstein Lil & Doc Joe Hassman Murray Moliken
Linda Gershenson Bar Mitzvah of Tyler Whitney Lil & Doc Joe Hassman Yahrzeit of Esther Davis
Isaak Ivnitsky Yahrzeit of Moishe ben Boruch Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Mother of Cathy Chase
Ivnitsky Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Father of Jill Green
Janet Kirschner Yahrzeit of Robert Coleman Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Stanley Krein
Laurie Kolmins Yahrzeit of Alice Colman Shari Sussman, Melissa Chase Murray Moliken
Barbara & Gary Kanalstein Murray Molliken
Cookie & Allan Weinberg Murray Molliken
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14 Beth El May– June 2022 14Caring Acts of Tzedakah Cont… Beth El Members Support Ukraine
We are so proud of our members
HARRY W. TAYLOR FUND who, at this time of this photo,
had collectively donated $28,000
DONOR IN HONOR OF to the Jewish Federation’s Ukraine
Melody & Craig Taylor Bat Mitzvah of Sophia Rosof relief efforts. The number 28
DONOR IN MEMORY OF means strength and we
Amy & Charles Rossano Mother of Melanie & Marc Blatteis demonstrated even more strength
as our actual donation exceeded
CHARLES E. TROBMAN MEDICAL RESEARCH FUND $33,000!
DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Thank you to the following people who contributed to
Phyllis, Malcolm, Les Trobman Rebecca Boro's beautiful Friday the Ukraine Emergency Relief Fund:
night service Howard & Gerry Abrahamson—Ira & Joan Adler—Joel &
DONOR IN HONOR OF Muriel Asnen—Steven & Iris Auerbach—Aaron & Mira
Tami & Rob Bloom Jason Wolf's 50th Birthday Aumiller—Bill, Flossie & Rachel Baranoff—Richard & Donna
Marcia & Arnold Cohen Bat Mitzvah of Arlene & Ed Bell—Jonathan & Sima Bennett—Eric & Elyssa Boory—Sam
Plasky’s granddaughter, Juliet & Yvonne Brand—Jerry & Wende Bralow—Allan & Shelly
Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman B'not Mitzvah of granddaughters Brenner—Alan & Sherri Breslow—Bryan & Jaclyn
of Dr. & Mrs. Larry Weiner Britchkow—Martin & Barbara Brodack—Mimi Brodkin—Bill
Phyllis & Malcolm Trobman Becca Raush recipient of Young & Sharon Bronstein—David Bross—Laura Bruzzese—Carl &
Adult Israel Advocacy Award Jill Caplan—Marvin & Karen Cetel—Marion Cohen—
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Rochelle S. Cohen—Steven & Leslie Cohen—Jeffrey &
Maxine & Edwin Ladov Doris Schwartz Rachel Cohn—Harris & Arlene Colton—Neal & Fran
Helene & David Raush Jacqueline Hanover Cupersmith—Mitchell & Nicole Cwanger— Joseph & April
Phyllis, Malcolm,Les Trobman Yahrzeit of Marion Goldberg Delgado—Alan & Heidi Dias—Brian & Debbie Drachman—
Chuck & Brenda Driben—Arthur & Judy Edell—Steven &
UKRAINE EMERGENCY FUND June Eisner—Murray & Nancy Ellis Brandon & Nicole
Ettinger—Gail Ettore—Rochelle Faden—William & Christina
DONOR IN HONOR OF Feinberg—Greg & Sheri Feldscher—Sandy Finkelstein—
Children of Selma Ellis: Special birthday of Selma Ellis Alexa Foster—Larry & Jan Foster—Steven & Susan
Richard & Yafit, Cindy & David Freiberg—Sheldon Gans—Nella Glick—Daniel & Cheryl
Nancy & Murray Goldman— Kim Goldstein—Aaron Greenberg—Robyn
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Greenberg—Larry & Valerie Gross—Larry & Cheryl
Yvonne & Sam Brand Steve Reese Hanover—Joseph & Lillian Hassman—Jaime Herndon—Ed
& Debbie Hochberg—Fred & Hanna Holzer—David & Jill
USY/KADIMA FUND Hulnick—Derek & Raluca Isenberg—Isaac Ivnitsky—Harvey
& Beth Jacob—Mark & Barbara Jacobs—Arnold & Sandra
DONOR IN APPRECIATION OF Kaminer—Sharla & Mort Kanovsky—Andrew & Alison
Len Feldman Sponsoring books for Keim—Janet Kirschner—Brad & Wendy Koenig—Gerson &
Ambassador David Friedman Rebecca Korntreger—Linda Kraemer—Michael & Jodi
DONOR IN HONOR OF Kratchman—Arthur & Judy Kratchman—John & Nancy
Len Feldman Amy Clayman's recognition by Kravitz—Josh & Erica Laster—David & Cheryl Lebowitz—
Politz Day School Ted & Rhoda Lempert—Ronnie Levi—Ethel Levinson—
Len Feldman Harriet Schulman's recognition Victor & Suzanne Levy—Jay & Ellen Levy—David & Renee
by Politz Day School Rudolph Lieberman—Robert & Valerie Linden—Judy
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Love—Michael & Ellen Lowenberger—Samuel & Sheila
Len Feldman Sorra Cohn Mandel—Herminia Mann—Murray & Cookie Matez—
Bernie & Ann Miller Howard & Michele Miron—David &
WALKES CHAPEL FUND Hedda Morton—Mark Neff—Diane & Burt Nussbaum—
Edwin & Marilyn Ogen—Irv Orel—Phyllis Pearl—David &
DONOR IN HONOR OF Joan Plaut—Kameron & Richelle Rabenou—Barry & Gladys
Sara, Drew & Golin Walder 60th Anniversary of Robbins—Stephen & Mary Jo Rosen—Martin & Marla
Joe & Barbara Walkes Rosenthal—Steven & Michelle Rosenzweig—Howard & Gail
Rotblat—Marilyn & Steven Roth—Sharon & Jay Ruder—
JERRY YAFFA CREUTZFELDT JAKOB DISEASE RESEARCH FUND Judith Ruttenberg—Adam & Sharon Sackstein—Marcy
Sanders—Stuart & Sherry Sauer—David & Karen
DONOR IN HONOR OF Schlessel—Seth & Ilana Scholll—Daniel & Alicia Schwartz—
Shirley Yaffa Bat Mitzvah of Dylan Kratchman Leo & Harilyn Schwartzberg—Gary & Faye Shapiro—
Shirley Yaffa Bat Mitzvah of Zev Beigel Harvey & Thelma Shaps—Leon Sher—Roz Sher—Eric &
DONOR IN MEMORY OF Kelly Shore—Danny & Heidi Silverberg—Michael & Debbi
Carol & Joel Fleisher Yahrzeit of Leona Sugarman Silverman—Len & Judy Simkin—Tami Bogutz Steinberg—
Carol & Joel Fleisher Sorra Cohn Barbara & Howard Strosberg—Bruce & Marcia Tomar—
Carol & Joel Fleisher Jacqueline Hanover Marcelle Tompakov—Drew & Sara Walder—Joe & Barbara
Carol & Joel Fleisher Ivan Gelfand Walkes—Marvin & Barbara Waxman—Jack & Cecelia
Shirley Yaffa Phyllis Yaffa Weber—Robert & Marthe A. Bramley Weinstein—Yoel &
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& Risa Wittman—Leonard & Judy Wizmur—Bernie & Eileen
Yaffa—Shirley Yaffa—Joan Yesner—Joel Zaves—
Esther Zoblin—Danielle Hall Zubyk—Evelyn Harris
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18 Beth El May– June 2022 18DIRECTORY
Clergy & Staff Board Officers Cemetery Committee:
President: Harry Platt - plattmemorial@comcast.net
Aaron Krupnick, Rabbi
akrupnick@bethelsnj.org Stuart A. Sauer
College Connection:
president@bethelsnj.org Jackie Bernard—4bernards@comcast.net
Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, Hazzan
hazzanapb@bethelsnj.org Vice Presidents: Community Partnership Committee:
Neal Cupersmith Neal Cupersmith - ncupersmith@cwsscpas.com
Rabbi Isaac Furman, z”l ncupersmith@cwsscpas.com
Faye Shapiro Development
Josh Laster, Executive Director fayeshap0407@gmail.com Rob Weinstein - rsw1217@gmail.com
jlaster@bethelsnj.org Yoel Weiss
yoelweiss13@gmail.com Early Childhood Center Committee:
Rabbi Nogah Marshall, Jason Whitney
Perri Silverstein - perribrenner@yahoo.com
Educational Director jasonwhitney@comcast.net
nmarshall@bethelsnj.org Endowment Committee:
Jocelyn Borowsky– jdmborowsky@comcast.net
Melissa Leibowitz, Treasurer:
Marla Glauser - mglauser@verizon.net Fundraising Committee:
Engagement Director Barbra Wilen - abwilen@comcast.net
mleibowitz@bethelsnj.org Assistant Treasurer:
Michele Miron - mbmiron121@gmail.com House Committee:
Ayelet Mittelman, ECC Director Mort Kanovsky - mortyka9@gmail.com
amittelman@bethelsnj.org Financial Secretary:
Cathy Backal - cbackal@comcast.net Israel Committee:
Stacy Manning, Controller Greg Seltzer - giseltzer@me.com
smanning@bethelsnj.org Recording Secretary:
David Hulnick - davidari@gmail.com Kavod LGBTQ Adults & Allies:
Laura Bruzzese-Coscia, Account Shanin Gross - kavodbe@gmail.com
Manager Arms
lbruzzese@bethelsnj.org Habonim 2.0 (Empty Nesters): Marketing Committee:
Valerie Linden - vrlinden@yahoo.com
Judy Simkin - lensim@comcast.net
Alicia Drozen, Youth Director and
Marketing & Communications Manager Men’s Club: Membership Committee:
Jeff Cohn - feffynyc@gmail.com
adrozen@bethelsnj.org Jerry Bralow—jib1104@gmail.com
Nichum Avelim (Comforting Mourners):
Marsha Flager, Front Office Executive Singles:
Marsha Goodman - margood1941@gmail.com
Assistant Norma Kamis - normatrack@gmail.com
mflager@bethelsnj.org Religious School Committee:
Sisterhood:
Emily Caracciolo - ecaracciolo05@gmail.com
Valerie Gross, Educational Erica Ritter - sisterhood@bethelsnj.org Mandee Lipsman - makeupmandee@yahoo.com
Administrative Assistant Youth Commission:
vgross@bethelsnj.org Ritual Advisory Committee:
Aaron Greenberg -agreenberg813@me.com Jay S. Ruder, Esq - jsruderwork@gmail.com
Amy Kaplan, Librarian
akaplan@bethelsnj.org Volunteer Opportunities Scrip Committee:
Administrative Operations Committee: Marla Glauser - mglauser@verizon.net
Carrie Luk, Accounts Payable Robin Cohn - chrobn@aol.com
Security Committee:
Coordinator Achim Sheli My Brothers & Sisters: David Breslau - davidbreslau.db@gmail.com
ap@bethelsnj.org Tonia Respes and Tameika Minor -
achimshelicbe@gmail.com Shomrim Committee:
Leora Waiche, Clergy Executive Assistant Faye Shapiro -fayeshap0407@gmail.com
and Program Manager Adult Education - KaHaL:
lwaiche@bethelsnj.org Harriet Schulman - harrietschulman@yahoo.com Social Action Committee:
Rachel Miller - rvk504@aol.com
Tracey Weiss, Engagement Coordinator Beth El 100 Steering Committee:
tweiss@bethelsnj.org Abby Belafsky - ajblady1@gmail.com Sulam for Strategic Planning:
Joan Feinberg - joanhf@aol.com David Backal - dsbackal@yahoo.com
Amy Weinstein, ECC Curriculum and Lynn Goldman Paul - lgpaul@comcast.net Hedda S. Morton - heddamorton@gmail.com
Instruction Director Board Governance & Development:
aweinstein@bethelsnj.org Technology Committee:
president@bethelsnj.org David Hulnick - davidari@gmail.com
Shirley Yaffa, Receptionist Boker Tov (Good Morning) Committee: Tzedek Committee:
syaffa@bethelsnj.org Marsha Goodman - margood1941@gmail.com Jemma Kline—jforrestkline@gmail.com
Budget & Finance Committee: Survivor Sisters
Neal Cupersmith - ncupersmith@cwsscpas.com Contact ilene33@comcast.net, illenerubin@aol.com,
or silverberg.heidi@gmail.com to connect to our
Catering Committee: support network for women with a diagnosis of cancer
Robin Cohn - chrobn@aol.com focusing on empowering and redefining life during and
after treatment. You may also contact Hazzan.
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