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SEPTEMBER 2018 21 Elul 5778 — 21 Tishri 5779
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Connections September 2018
SEPTEMBER DATES AT A GLANCE:
1 Selichot Services
3 OFFICE CLOSED: Labor Day
4 Ritual Committee
5 Executive Committee
7 Erev Shabbat Family Service
9-11 OFFICE CLOSED: ROSH HASHANAH
13 Car Club
RTR is a welcoming beacon in Rockland
14 Shabbat Shuva
County where Reform Jews can explore 16 FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL &
their individual Jewish identity and Men’s Club BBQ
connectivity, inspiring friendship, Religious School Parents Meeting
spirituality and community service. WRJ/Sisterhood Board Meeting
18 OFFICE CLOSES AT 2: KOL NIDRE
NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
SERVICES 19 OFFICE CLOSED: YOM KIPPUR
Friday Erev Shabbat 7:30 PM 20 Adult Education Committee
First Friday-Family Shabbat 6:30 PM 23 K’tanim: Sukkot
Men’s Club Bagels & Business Meeting
Saturday Taste of Torah 9:00 AM WRJ Dairy Dinner & Erev Sukkot Service
Saturday Morning Shabbat 10:30 AM 24 OFFICE CLOSED: SUKKOT MORNING SERVICE
25 Membership & Marketing Committee
Ritual Committee
OFFICE HOURS 26 Board of Trustees
Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM 27 Rosh Chodesh
28 Men’s Club Sukkot BBQ
Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Erev Shabbat Service: Torah Service
Office: 845-358-2248
SEE PAGE 17 FOR OUR COMPLETE CALENDAR
Fax: 845-358-3450
Website: www.RTRny.org
Email: info@RTRny.org
Peak Inside...
From The Rabbi page 3 Social Action/Men’s Club page 9 WRJ/Sisterhood page 20
Selichot page 4 Educational Opportunities page 10 Men’s Club Golf Outing page 21
From the President page 5 High Holy Days Info page 11 Humans of RTR page 22
NEW: Page Six page 6 Dinner Dance page 16 Birthdays & Anniversaries page 23
From the Dir. Cong. Learn. page 7 Calendar page 17 Recent Tributes page 24
Youth Group page 8 Volunteering & Outreach page 18 Let’s Talk Art page 26
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FROM RABBI BENJAMIN SHARFF
To paraphrase Peter miliar with. We are also looking forward to wel-
Jackson, Fran Walsh, coming even more participants to help lead our
and Philippa Boyens, services not just with aliyahs and honors, but also
writers of the Lord of by leading both English and Hebrew readings. The
the Rings trilogy: “The service is meant to be a communal experience,
High Holy Days are nev- and we are so grateful to Jeri Newman and her
er late, nor are they ear- committee who have been working so hard to
ly, they arrive precisely when they mean to.” This coordinate all of the volunteers.
year Selichot will fall on September 1, 2018, which
is about as early as it observed according to the The High Holy Days are truly a collaborative effort.
Gregorian calendar. The reason why the Holy Days From our lay leaders to members of the choir, ush-
seem to bounce around so much is due to the va- ers, Ritual Committee members, and those who
garies of tying a lunar calendar to a solar calendar. make sure our facility is in top shape, it is so many
When people ask me to explain it, I simply respond of you - the volunteers along with our professional
that we, as Jews, do not take much as a principle staff - who truly make the High Holy Days the ex-
of faith, but the calendar is certainly one of those perience it can and should be.
rare instances.
We look forward to seeing you at The Reform
As was mentioned in last month’s Connections ar- Temple of Rockland to celebrate the New Year, to
ticle, we will be introducing our new High Holy Day take time to pause, reflect, and engage in the sa-
Machzor: Mishkan HaNefesh for Rosh Hashanah cred act of teshuvah, to hear the sound of the sho-
and Yom Kippur. The Ritual Committee has been far, to feel the discomfort of the fast, and to be
working hard to prepare the High Holy Day prayer written and sealed in the book of life. And we will
books so that they will be ready for your use as be ready because, as we know, “The High Holy
you come into our sacred space for worship. Days are never late, nor are they early, they arrive
precisely when they mean to.”
I have also been teaching courses in how to navi-
gate the machzor. One comment that comes up L’shana Tova,
repeatedly is the wealth of material found in the
book from meditations to theological treatises that
will not be fully explored during the worship ser-
vices. This is because there is simply too much ma- Rabbi Benjamin Sharff
RabbiSharff@RTRny.org
terial in the books for us to possibly use in any one
worship service. However, you are welcome to leaf
through your books before, during and after any of
our services. There is a lot of great stuff to be
found.
Other than the change in our machzor (which is
the name for a prayer book used for the High Holy
Days and festivals – the term comes from chozeir –
meaning to return), it is our intent to have the
same structure, style, and music all of you are fa-
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FROM THE PRESIDENT
ADRIAN MODANSKY
The High Holy Days of Rosh enters may recite the blessing and fulfill the mitzvah of
Hashanah and Yom Kippur, shaking the four species. The etrog, which resembles a
as well as the holidays of lemon, represents our heart. The lulav, made up of myr-
Sukkot and Simchat Torah, tle, willow and palm, represent our eyes, lips, and spine.
all take place during the It is a joy to invite family and friends to join us for meals
month of Tishri. Rosh during the week.
Hashanah, literally translat-
ed as the “beginning” (or Simchat Torah marks the end of the annual cycle of the
head) “of the year,” is the Torah readings and begins the new cycle. We rejoice by
Jewish New Year, also called “Yom T’ruah” (the day of singing and dancing with the Torah scrolls. The last para-
the shofar blast). In fact, aside from the cessation of shah of Deuteronomy and the first parashah of Genesis
work and the making of certain sacrificial offerings, are read.
sounding the shofar is the only biblical commandment
associated with the holiday. Rosh Hashanah sets the We go to temple on the High Holy Days because that's
tone for the rest of our year. It is a period of prayer and what Jews do. We care about being Jewish and seek
self-reflection, as we ask for a year of peace, prosperity, God’s presence. It's an opportunity for new beginnings,
and good health. starting a new year.
Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is widely regarded We renew our commitments to ourselves, our family,
as the holiest day of the year. We ask God to remember friends, temple and community on the High Holy Days.
us, to please forgive the harsh words we might have We need to renew our commitment to The Reform Tem-
used, and our sinful behaviors. Yom Kippur begins with ple of Rockland and support Jewish institutions. We care
the Kol Nidre service, which many Jews believe is the about the future of Judaism. Get involved, join a com-
most beautiful service of the year. The service has warm mittee, volunteer, do a little more than you did last year.
and moving music and sets the solemn tone for the re-
mainder of the holiday. We fast to show God the sinceri- We are all ambassadors of RTR. Bring a friend to ser-
ty of our repentance and our petition for a clean slate to vices, introduce them to our clergy and congregants.
start the New Year. Yom Kippur concludes and the There are no clergy anywhere that are as accepting and
fasting ends with the festival meal “break-fast” which we available as ours. They are here for us all. We are
share with family and friends as we reconnect after an blessed to have Rabbi Sharff and Cantor Neff as well as
intense day of prayer. all of you. We are all about people. Everyone here
should feel comfortable and accepted at RTR. You are all
Sukkot is a harvest festival, like Passover and Shavuot. In important and valuable members. There are many un-
biblical times these were also holidays when Israelites affiliated Jews in our area and we need to find them.
would make a pilgrimage to the temple in Jerusalem so
that they could make offerings of their crops or live- Looking forward to seeing you and meeting our new RTR
stock. The name Sukkot is derived from the word suk- members!
kah, a temporary dwelling originally used by the ancient
Hebrews during the exodus from Egypt, and later by the Shana Tova, a sweet , happy and healthy New Year!
Israelites to save time and energy during the harvests. It Adrian and Robert
has three closed sides and an open roof (to observe the Andrew, Matthew, Anna, Erik, Jenna, Evelyn and Maggie
stars, the wonder of God’s creation). When my youngest
son was going through confirmation, I was asked if I B'Shalom,
would build a sukkah for the confirmands. Sure there
was one at temple that could be used, but to sit, social-
ize, and have a meal would be more comfortable at
someone's home. Well that was 12 years ago, and that Adrian Modansky, President
sukkah which my father, husband and son designed goes President@RTRny.org
up every year. It is adorned with lights, fruits, vegeta-
bles, ivy and other decorations. An etrog and lulav are
purchased and kept in the sukkah so that anyone who
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...Helayne Pfeffer overheard in the lower lobby when seeing all of the
school supplies donated to People to People, “This is what mitzvah is
all about.”
...Who was the special volunteer to put ALL 1,000 of the honey sticks in
the High Holy Day cards to give out to congregants and guests? Thank
Jorie Sear!
...Spotted! The Gischner Family helping the Ritual Committee stamp all
of the new High Holy Day Prayerbooks! Thank you!
Did you see something or hear something you want to share with
Page Six? Email Susan@RTRny.org
First Day of
Religious School
(Grades K-6)
Sun, Sept 16
9:00 AM
We can’t wait to see you!
Religious School Parent Meeting
Sept 16 at 9:30 AM
Oy Vey Café Religious School BBQ
Hosted by The Men’s Club
Parents are asked to stay and
have some coffee and light
snacks and meet with the Sun, Sept 16
Religious School Committee. We Religious School Families are
will discuss our exciting new year invited to stay for lunch after the
and answer any questions you
first day of Religious School. The
may have about our new
curriculum. Men’s Club will celebrate the
special day with a BBQ just for
you! See you there!
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FROM BRAD ZICHOLTZ,
DIRECTOR OF CONGREGATIONAL LEARNING
Exciting News about our I am very excited to also introduce our new curricu-
Religious School lum to the school. Our Judaica curriculum will focus
on the three pillars of Judaism: Torah, Avodah
Very soon, the halls of (service to God), and G’milut Chasadim (Acts of Lov-
RTR will once again be ing Kindness). This is designed for our learners to
filled with the joyous voic- not just get the facts about Judaism but also under-
es of our children. This year there is even more to stand how they can bring Judaism into their lives. It
be excited for in our school. allows Judaism to become an active experience ra-
ther than a passive one. Our Hebrew curriculum
More learners are joining us this year. Our school called, Onward Hebrew, is a sound-to-print model
has grown by almost 40%! We welcome all of our that teaches Hebrew in a way that aligns with how
new learners and their families to the RTR family. humans learn language. It creates an immersive He-
brew culture that treats Hebrew not as something
We are updating our classrooms. We have added all to read in class for 35 minutes a week, but a lan-
new round tables and age appropriate chairs to guage we use all the time. Our learners will experi-
make learning more fun and collaborative. We are ence Hebrew in Hebrew Through Movement Class,
also giving our classrooms a brand new, Tefila, and with our Jewish Life Vocabulary. Each
modern- looking coat of paint. week we will introduce new Hebrew words that
American Jews should know and then begin to use
We have new special weekly and monthly programs them in our school and around the Temple. Look for
for our learners. Yaffa Zweig is rejoining us as our the word wall when you come to Temple.
Hebrew Through Movement Specialist. Each class
will visit with Yaffa each day of school. They will I look forward to sharing all of the exciting things
learn Hebrew by moving and navigating around the happening in our school as the year goes on.
room while given commands only in Hebrew! We
also have Ruth Schlanger joining us as our Cooking Shana Tova!!
Specialist. Each month, the entire school will visit
Ruth to learn about and make Jewish foods. This is a
delicious way for our learners to connect to their Brad Zicholtz
Jewish roots. Rabbi Sharff will also be meeting with Brad@RTRny.org
each class to field questions about himself and what
a Rabbi does.
NEW this year (2018-2019):
Religious School Tuition for
Religious School
Children in Kindergarten Online Registration is
through 3rd Grades & Open: https://bit.ly/2IbkB3f
This offer is made possible through the generosity of the
10th through 12th Grades Sylvia & Hyman Rosenzweig Memorial Youth Fund &
The Rabbi Louis Frishman Youth Endowment Fund.
Is FREE!* *3rd, 10-12th grade registrations require
family membership.
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The Reform Temple of Rockland Youth Groups are back from summer vacation with a program and calendar that is
stronger than ever, with several new events and trips to spice things up! The Youth Groups and Religious School are
teaming up and running events together this year! While the activities are the vehicles for meeting, our mission re-
mains to create friendships among children ranging from grades 3-12.
Our Lil’ ReTRo Youth Group is for children in grades 3-5 with activities designed to
Lil’ ReTRo offer a social outlet in a highly organized and supervised setting, connecting our
children socially with other Jewish children.
Our ReTweens (Middle School) Youth Group is for our 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Pro-
ReTweens grams and events/activities are planned with the social and emotional needs of the
middle school student in mind! They are designed to instill a sense of Judaism in our
children in a safe, fun, accepting and caring environment!
Our senior Youth Group, ReTRo, is for high school students in grades 9-12. ReTRo
ReTRo has a goal to provide a healthy social environment, organized around temple life for
Jewish teens to meet and interact. In addition, ReTRo will be very involved in Social
Action and Mitzvah Projects and its members have the opportunity to attend week-
end regional Kallot (formerly known as conclaves), the first one being Fall Kallah
October 5-7! Registration is now open at https://gardenempire.nfty.org
Your Youth Advisors will be at the Opening Day BBQ on Sept 16 at 11:30!
We hope to see you there!
SAVE THE DATE: Sun, Sept 30 – Lower East Side Food Tour!
We will depart from RTR immediately after Sunday School! Open to all ages
(parents included!) – stay tuned for details!
NEW THIS YEAR! Free Youth Group registration for any child who is an RTR member!
If you have a Jewish friend who is not a member of The Reform Temple of Rockland (or any
temple) and would like a Youth Group packet, let us know. We will gladly send registration
paperwork—a nominal fee of $18 will get them registered.
Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! L’Shana Tovah!
Elise Lehrman (914) 715-9845, Advisor: ReTRo and ReTweens
Robin Condoluci (845) 638-2655, Advisor: Lil’ ReTRo
All Youth Group activities are coordinated by the Youth Committee
and financially supported by the Men's Club.
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Social Action joined People to People in
helping Rockland children go
“Back to School with Dignity!” by
collecting school supplies.
THANK YOU to all who Donated!
MEN’S CLUB
All Supporters of Temple Youth:
Please consider joining Men’s Club. The top five reasons to join:
1. Temple youth
2. Temple youth
3. Temple youth
4. Temple youth
5. And, lastly, Temple youth
I am not trying to be funny. Men’s Club’s main purpose is to support youth programming. Your dues and
the other funds Men’s Club raises throughout the year go toward the youth group and other youth-
related activities. We also support Jewish education, including the RTR religious school. We also have
some fun helping with the Purim carnival, barbecues, and breakfasts. There are enjoyable events during
the year such as comedy night, the golf outing, and baseball games. Please be a mensch and use the
application form below to join or renew your membership. Thank you for your support!
Interested in learning more? Please contact me directly. I would love to hear from you.
Russell Jay, Membership Chair
russpjay@gmail.com
845-368-8695 / 201-538-9872
Men’s Club dues are $40. Please make checks payable to RTRMC and mail to:
RTR ATTN: Men’s Club, 330 N. Highland Ave, Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________________________________
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
WRJ/Sisterhood Book Club
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
Fri, Oct 19, at 11:00 AM
“Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes
home from the Vietnam War a
changed and volatile man. When
Adult Ed: Movie Discussion he loses yet another job, he makes an
Marshall impulsive decision: He will move his
Thurs, Oct 18, at 12:00 PM family north, to
Alaska, where they
Marshall tells the story of a young
will live off the grid
NAACP lawyer, Thurgood Marshall, in
in America's last
the 1940’s, defending people of color true frontier.” Read
wrongly accused of crimes because the book on your
of their race. Watch it on your own own and join the
and then come to the lively and en- discussion. Bring
gaging discussion group. All opinions your lunch!
are welcome. Bring your lunch!
TORAH TOPICS TASTE OF TORAH
Thursdays at 10:30 AM Saturdays at 9:00 AM
Torah Topics is an informal discussion Join in as we make sense of each week’s
group. Elements of the Torah are related (English translated) Torah portion and
to today’s life through readings and find out what meaning it has in our
personal narratives. The group freely lives today. Listen to the discussion or
shares observations and opinions and put in your two cents and let our
welcomes drop-ins and regular commentators put in theirs. Great fun
participants. Coffee, tea, and a small and learning! Facilitated by our Clergy.
nosh are provided. Bagels at 9 AM. Study 9:15-10:15 AM.
Torah Services at RTR
Clergy will read from the Torah at Erev Shabbat Services on the following dates:
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HIGH HOLY DAYS
Friendly Reminder:
High Holy Day Handicapped Parking
Due to the overwhelming number of congregants requiring handicapped parking—
only cars that are marked with handicapped plates or tags will be allowed to park
in the Temple parking lot during the High Holy Days. Volunteers, ushers and choir
members are asked to park at Nyack High School. Thank you for your cooperation.
Anyone with questions can contact the Temple Administrator, Jolie Levy,
at Jolie@RTRny.org or 845-358-2248.
Rabbinic Thoughts on Elul
The Hebrew month of Elul is the last month of the Jewish year. As such, it is considered a month of spiritual prepara-
tion for the High Holy Days. Every year a group of Reform rabbis collaborate on a series of emails intended to get us
ready for the High Holy Days. These are intended to be brief thoughts about the themes of the High Holy Days, because
just like when we exercise we cannot jump in and grab the heaviest weights, so too when working on the self-
improvement involved with the act of Teshuvah, we should not begin with the heaviness of Yom Kippur. Our souls need
time to warm up to this most sacred moment on the Jewish calendar. This year they have written on the theme of
“improvement.” Please be on the lookout in your email for Rabbi Sharff’s thought on Sept 7.Page 12 Connections September 2018
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Make a Phyllis & Morton Simon Memorial
Prayerbook Fund Tribute Before the High Holy Days
The Reform Temple of Rockland will transition to Mishkan Hanefesh, Machzor for the Days of
Awe starting in the upcoming New Year 5779. We are offering our congregants the opportunity
to make personal dedications (in honor of, in memory of, in appreciation of a loved one) for the
Machzors. A dedication is a beautiful way to remember, honor, or recognize someone special.
Your Silver & Gold Dedication is a purchase of a set (Rosh Hashanah (GOLD) and Yom Kippur
(SILVER)) of Machzorim. A single dedication will be a bookplate on the inside cover of each
book.
Please return this form with your dedication(s) and payment to:
RTR, 330 N. Highland Ave, Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Questions? Contact Jolie Levy at 845-358-2248 or Jolie@RTRny.org
Dedication: In Memory Of In Honor Of In Appreciation Of
Loved One’s Name: ________________________________________________________________________
Occasion (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Your Name(s) as you would like it to read: ______________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________ State: _________________Zip Code: _______________________
Phone: _______________________________ Email: _____________________________________________
I/We would like to dedicate _______# set(s) of Mishkan Hanefesh at $54 each for a total of $ _______
I/We would like to dedicate 10 Mishkan Hanefesh sets for $500 $ _______
TOTAL $ _______
Method of Payment: Check made payable to RTR Credit Card: Mastercard Visa
Card Number __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ Exp. Date __ __ / __ __ Code __ __ __
If you would like to make a more substantial gift to help underwrite the purchase of Mishkan Hanefesh,
please contact Jolie Levy at jolie@RTRny.org or 845-358-2248.Page 14 Connections September 2018
The High Holy Days
are approaching...
Come Visit
The RTR WRJ/Sisterhood
JUDAICA SHOP
For ALL Your High Holy Day Needs
Don’t forget about us—add to your own collection!
Select from an assortment of jewelry, apple and honey items,
shofars and more!
Bring a host gift they’ll use!
We have picture frames, salad bowls, serving platters, and
a tremendous assortment of Michael Aram!
Make your appointments now for the High Holy Days:
Email JudaicaShop@RTRNY.org or call:
Lisa Jay at 914-572-0200
Renee Kratter at 845-357-6715
Helayne Pfeffer at 845-429-2939
We look forward to seeing you soon!
A portion of all sales go to support ourSeptember 2018 Connections Page 15
5779 High Holy Day Services
Selichot
09/01/18 7:45 PM Dessert Reception
8:30 PM Havdallah & Musical Service
10:00 PM Candlelit Selichot Service
Rosh Hashanah (tickets required)
09/09/18 5:30 PM Erev RH Family & Community Service
7:30 PM Erev RH Congregational Service
09/10/18 10:00 AM RH Day 1 Service
10:00 AM Children’s Experience & Babysitting
3:00 PM Tashlich at Kakiat Park
09/11/18 10:00 AM RH Day 2 Service
09/14/18 7:30 PM Shabbat Shuva Service
Yom Kippur (tickets required)
09/18/18 7:30 PM Kol Nidre Service
09/19/18 10:00 AM Congregational Service
10:00 AM Children’s Experience & Babysitting
1:00 PM Yizkor Service
2:00 PM Ask the Rabbi
3:00 PM Healing Service
4:00 PM Minchah/Afternoon Service with Open Ark
5:00 PM N’ilah
Sukkot
09/23/18 6:00 PM Dairy Dinner provided by WRJ/Sisterhood
7:30 PM Erev Sukkot Service
09/24/18 10:30 AM Sukkot Festival Morning Service
09/28/18 6:00 PM Sukkot BBQ provided by Men’s Club
7:30 PM Erev Shabbat Service: Torah Service
Shmini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
10/01/18 10:30 AM Shmini Atzeret Festival Morning Service & Yizkor
10/02/18 6:00 PM Pizza Party by WRJ/Sisterhood & Men’s Club
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September 2018
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 21 Elul
Selichot
Parashat Ki Tavo
9:00a Taste of Torah
10:30a Shabbat
Service
7:45p Dessert Re-
ception
8:30p Havdallah &
Music Program
10:00p Selichot Ser-
vice
2 22 Elul 3 23 Elul 4 24 Elul 5 25 Elul 6 26 Elul 7 27 Elul 8 28 Elul
Labor Day 7:30p Ritual Comm. 6:30p AA 10:30a Torah Topics 6:30p Erev Shabbat Parashat Nitzavim
6-8:30a 3rd NJC OFFICE CLOSED 7:30p Choir 7:30p Band Rehears- Family Service 9:00a Taste of Torah
7:30p Exec Comm. al 10:30a Shabbat
8:00p PFLAG Service
12-5p 3rd NJC Bible 8-10p 3rd NJC 8-10p 3rd NJC
9 29 Elul 10 1 Tishri 11 2 Tishri 12 3 Tishri 13 4 Tishri 14 5 Tishri 15 6 Tishri
Erev Rosh Hashanah Rosh Hashanah I Rosh Hashanah II 6:30p AA 10:30a Torah Topics 7:30p Erev Shabbat Parashat Vayeilech
5:30p Family & OFFICE CLOSED OFFICE CLOSED 7:30p Choir 7:30p Band Service: Shabbat Shabbat Shuva
Community Service 10:00a RH1 Service 10:00a RH2 Service 7:30p Car Club Shuva 9:00a Taste of Torah
7:30p Congregation- 10:00a Children’s 10:30a Shabbat
al Service Program Service
3:00p Tashlich at
Kakiat Park 8-10p 3rd NJC 8-10p 3rd NJC
16 7 Tishri 17 8 Tishri 18 9 Tishri 19 10 Tishri 20 11 Tishri 21 12 Tishri 22 13 Tishri
FIRST DAY OF Erev Yom Kippur Yom Kippur 10:30a Torah Topics 7:30p Erev Shabbat Parashat Ha’Azinu
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Kol Nidre OFFICE CLOSED 7:30p Adult Ed Service 9:00a Taste of Torah
9:00a Religious OFFICE CLOSES 10:00a Yom Kippur Comm. 10:30a Shabbat
School at 2PM Service Service
9:30a Religious 10:00a Children’s
School Parents Mtg 7:30p Kol Nidre Program
10:00a WRJ Board Service 1:00p Yizkor Service
Mtg 2:00p Ask the Rabbi
11:30a Men’s Club 3:00p Healing
BBQ Service
7:00p Choir 4:00p Minchah-
Open Ark
5:30p N’ilah
12-5p 3rd NJC Bible 8-10p 3rd NJC
23 14 Tishri 24 15 Tishri 25 16 Tishri 26 17 Tishri 27 18 Tishri 28 19 Tishri 29 20 Tishri
Erev Sukkot Sukkot I Sukkot II Sukkot III Sukkot IV Sukkot V Sukkot VI
9:00a Religious OFFICE CLOSED 4:45p Religious 6:30p AA 10:30a Torah Topics OFFICE CLOSED 9:00a Taste of Torah
School 10:30a Sukkot School 7:30p Board of 6:00p Rosh Chodesh 6:00p Men’s Club 10:30a Shabbat
9:00a K’tanim: Morning Service 6:00p Academy Trustees 7:30p Band Sukkot BBQ Service
Sukkot 7:15p Membership 7:30p Erev Shabbat
9:30a Men’s Club & Marketing Service: Torah New Member
11:30a Jr. Choir 7:30p Ritual Comm. Service President’s Sukkah
12:30p Band Event
6:00p WRJ Dairy
Dinner
7:30p Erev Sukkot
Service 8-10p 3rd NJC 8-10p 3rd NJC 11:30p-3a 3rd NJC
30 21 Tishri
Sukkot VII
9:00a Religious
School
11:30a Jr. Choir
12:30p Band
12-5p 3rd NJC Bible
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VOLUNTEERING & OUTREACH
Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry One in six Americans is affected by “food inse-
curity” – the lack of consistent, dependable ac-
Volunteers are needed monthly. cess to food due to limited money or resources.
The shift starts at 8:45 AM and ends Rockland Jewish Family Service works to allevi-
before noon. ate hunger in our community through the
Upcoming Volunteer Days: Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry, which deliv-
Sept 16, Oct 14 ers kosher food to anyone in Rockland who is in
need.
The Food Pantry currently feeds approximately
200 families in our community. RTR has been
asked to donate 200 HALF GALLON KOSHER
APPLE JUICE CONTAINERS each month to the
Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry. Please drop
off juice donations in either the bins downstairs
in front of the office or in the upstairs lobby.
RTR needs a volunteer to coordinate
monthly juice orders. Please call the
office if you can help!
It only requires a few phone
calls each month.
Can You Make a Phone Call?
Compassionate RTR Congregants Needed
Some in our RTR family would love an occasional
friendly phone call or visit. Let’s do a mitzvah and
show that we care for each other!
To volunteer, email Eva Steen:
Chesed@RTRny.org
Can You Drive a Car?
RTR is seeking volunteer drivers (21 or older) to
provide transportation for congregants who are
unable to drive themselves. If you will be coming
to Friday or Saturday services or any events and
have room in your car, please contact Jolie Levy,
Temple Administrator, at (845) 358-2248 or
Jolie@RTRny.org to get matched up with some-
one in your area who might be in need of a ride.
Your help would be greatly appreciated!September 2018 Connections Page 19
VOLUNTEERING & OUTREACH
YAHRZEIT CALLERS NEEDED
Callers are needed to make a few (3-4) brief, weekly calls to remind
people of the service schedule for their loved one's Yahrzeit. Names,
relevant information and the script are provided weekly via email.
You must have access to email to help with this project.
If interested in helping, please email Jorie Sear at
volunteer@RTRny.org. Your help would be greatly appreciated!
Please Note: Any request for changes to Yahrzeit name readings
made with the office will not be reflected in the reminder calls.
PLEASE NOTE: At this time we are unable to accept
book donations for our library. Thanks for your understanding.
WRJ/Sisterhood Assists Homeless Women
As part of our community outreach, we are collecting feminine
hygiene products for the women who are served by Helping Hands,
Rockland’s program to aid and shelter homeless Rocklanders.
We are accepting
sanitary napkins and tampons ONLY.
Kindly donate these products by bringing them to a Sisterhood
meeting or by placing them in either the collection bin outside the
temple office or the one in the upstairs lobby.
Thank you for your generosity and kindness.
Give Your Old Shoes a New Life!
Do you have a child in college?
WRJ/Sisterhood continues their fundraiser col-
Please email the mailing address to RTR’s
lecting used shoes, which are "worn, but defi-
College Chair, Ruth Schlanger, at
nitely not worn out!" Used shoes are in great
rjs521@aol.com. RTR and the
demand in developing countries. Recycled
WRJ/Sisterhood want our college
shoes create jobs and fuel local economies.
students to remain part of our family and
Please drop off pairs of men's, women's or chil-
will send them some surprises while
dren's shoes. Look for donation boxes in the
they are away at college.
upstairs lobby and downstairs entrance.Page 20 Connections September 2018
The Reform Temple of Rockland
WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM SISTERHOOD
The Mitzvot of Membership
What is WRJ?
Our Sisterhood is an organization of women who join together in
friendship. We are women of all ages and bonded by many fac-
tors. We support the tenets of Reform Judaism and The Reform
Temple of Rockland in many ways.
Our programs, activities and fundraising efforts benefit our con-
gregation, our children and our community. We meet for social
and spiritual activities. Sisterhood provides the arena for us to ex-
pand and grow in a Jewish atmosphere. As a member of Sisterhood, you will join with other Women of Re-
form Judaism supporting issues affecting women and families around the world.
We are a caring community that strives to put our Jewish ideals into action. As we learn and serve, we share
friendship, fun and prayers and gain a sense of belonging. You determine your own level of participation,
from financial support through dues and donations to participation in events and programs. Try us - you’ll
like us!
A Sampling of What We Do…
• Support Israel Bonds, The Union of Reform
• Sponsor, arrange and host Oneg Shabbatot Judaism, Women of Reform Judaism & YES
• Present gifts to Bar & Bat Mitzvah celebrants Fund
• Provide Jewish holiday parties for the Reli- • Support Community Charities
gious School • Sponsor Broadway Theater Group
• Provide scholarships to our Temple youth for • Provide Financial Support for The Reform
NFTY and camp Temple of Rockland
• Send Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah and Passover • Operate the Judaica Shop
packages to our college students • Support the Women of ARC Skokie House
• Decorate the bima for Sukkot • Support Helping Hands Initiative
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Please mail to:
Please complete membership application and make check made payable to WRJ. WRJ/Sisterhood Membership
The Reform Temple of Rockland
Name: ____________________________________________________________________ 330 North Highland Avenue
Address: __________________________________________________________________ Upper Nyack, NY 10960
Home Phone: ____________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________________________
We offer different levels of membership. Members who enroll at either the Chai or
Please Select Membership Level: Golden Chai levels will receive special recognition at events throughout the year, spe-
General $36 cial privileges at WRJ/Sisterhood events (including free raffle tickets), and the content-
ment of knowing that you have given our WRJ an ‘extra boost.’
General & YES contrib. $41
Chai $54 WRJ /Sisterhood encourages support of the Youth, Education and Special Projects
(YES) Fund. This Fund supports youth and education programs throughout the Reform
Chai & YES Fund contrib. $59 movement. This includes educational and cultural programs for high school and college
age youth, as scholarships and grants for future rabbis. Resources are also provided for
Golden Chai $72 service and humanitarian causes in the areas of social justice, human rights, early child-
hood education, human services and world peace. Please support the YES Fund by
Golden Chai & YES contrib. $77 adding $5.00 to your dues check. You will receive a package of beautifully designed
Union Gram cards.
For additional information please contact our Co-VP’s of Membership:
Anne Jacobs at (845) 735-3161 or jbareader@aol.com, OR
Jorie Sear at (845) 634-3060 or jsear1@verizon.netSeptember 2018 Connections Page 21
HONORING
Sha
bbat BARRY ROSENBLUM
Benefits RTR Youth Groups
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3rd, 2018
Sponsorship Opportunities
11:00am check-in; 1:00pm
Event Sponsor includes 6 golfer fees Checks payable to RTR Men’s Club and
with lunch and dinner, recognition at this form must be received by October 3rd:
$4,000
multiple event locations and listing in 330 North Highland Avenue
event day program.
Nyack, NY 10960
Golf Cart Sponsor includes 4 golfer
fees with lunch and dinner, a sign on Attn: Golf Committee
$3,000
every cart for the entire day, and listing Company name and contact with address:
in event day program.
Gift Sponsor includes 4 golfer fees _________________________________
with lunch and dinner, a recognition
note with each gift and listing in event
$3,000 _________________________________
day program. _________________________________
Dinner Sponsor includes 4 golfer fees
with lunch and dinner, banner display _________________________________
$3,000
at dinner, listing in event day program
and your name on each dinner ticket. Please list the golfers in your party:
Lunch Sponsor includes 2 golfer fees 1. Name _____________________________ = $395
with lunch and dinner, banner display $1,500
at lunch, listing in event day program e-mail _____________________________
and your name on each lunch ticket.
Hole-in-one Sponsor includes 1 golfer 2. Name _____________________________ = $395
$1,000
fee and banner display at hole. e-mail _____________________________
Practice Facility Sponsor includes a
sign on the driving range and listing in $ 600
event day program. 3. Name _____________________________ = $395
Entire Hole Sponsor includes tee, fair- e-mail _____________________________
way and green dedicated by a sign $ 300
and listing in event day program.
4. Name _____________________________ = $395
Tee, or Fairway, or Green Sponsor dis-
play sign at a designated hole and $ 180 e-mail _____________________________
listing in event day program.
Foursome Discount ($100)
Golf and Dinner Fees Sponsorship amount _________
Dinner & Cocktail Hour ____ x $90 = _________
Golf Package includes golf with cart, $395 With 3 Raffles ____ x $105 = _________
continental breakfast, lunch, cocktails,
Extra raffles purchased _________
and dinner.
Dinner and cocktail hour $ 90 Total $ _________
Raffle Tickets 1 for $10 or 3 for $25Page 22 Connections September 2018
Meet Mike & Eileen Rutter
Meet Mike Rutter, his wife Eileen, and their family. When
asked how he ended up in ROCKland County, Mike’s humor
shines through, “I came to Rockland County in dedicated
search of large, heavy objects. Seriously, I came for a teach-
ing job I landed in the Clarkstown School District in 1972.
The job lasted a while…42 years. I also taught college for a
decade after I earned, or stole, I can’t remember (old age is
a funny thing), a doctoral degree from Fordham University.”
Mike is proud that his long teaching career allowed him to
teach many of our very own RTR members!
Eileen, a talented, practicing psychotherapist, came with
Mike to Rockland after they married. Mike explains, “I did
not always understand the value of Temple life. I am most grateful that Eileen kept me coming to RTR for
many years. Eileen came from an observant Jewish family, which I did not. To this day, all that I do at Tem-
ple could not be done without Eileen’s unending love, encouragement, and support.” Eileen also served on
the Chesed Committee for more than a decade.
Eileen and Mike’s daughter Veronica was a joyful Bat Mitzvah student, recruited for Joseph Eisner Camp at
legacy temple TBT. Veronica, her husband Matt and the Rutters’ adorable grandson Xavier, happily attend
many RTR events.
Since retiring from teaching in 2014, Michael sharpened his comedic skills where he wittingly tells us, “I
went to Stand-up Comedy School and learned to tell jokes sitting down.” When Michael is not making some-
one smile he is playing a 12-string guitar and singing in a rock band named “Grandpa” with two other RTR
congregants: Steve Levy and our very own Choir director, Steve Iger. (We are told that even Rabbi Sharff,
jammed with the Grandpa band several months ago. He did, however, complain of a hearing loss for several
weeks.)
Mike’s RTR involvement includes Co-Chairing the Membership Committee and of course staying true to his
passion for music by playing in the RTR Chai Life Band. Michael is quick to add, “It’s amazing to work with
our ridiculously talented Cantor Sally Neff, and the superbly talented musicians in the Band.” It doesn’t end
there. Mike and his warm Cheshire smile can be seen at Men’s Club and the newly formed Car Club. “I love
our new Car Club presided over by the most able, and never asleep at the wheel Chair Barry Fleischman.”
Mike also loves the thought provoking conversations at Taste of Torah, and the Saturday Shabbat Services
that follow, where he is a regular. A reminder to us all, there is something for everyone at RTR.September 2018 Connections Page 23
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Day Names Years
1 Marc & Shelly Jacobs 22
2 Edward & Eva Steen 39
3 Cary & Tina Nemeroff 14
Day Name (up to age 25) 4 David & Laurie Firstenberg 51
2 Grace Beck 4 Stephen & Marlene Lazar 47
2 Ethan Nelson-Barkan 5 Stephen & Sharon Hittman 47
2 Lanhua Nemeroff
5 Michael & Barbara Kalvert 53
3 Alex Forman
5 Paul & Judy Melter 36
4 Melina Weisberg
6 Todd & Risa Askenas 26
6 Aidan Samuels
6 Bernard & Elaine Berson 64
12 Steven Haber
14 Adam Bookman 6 Sean & Susan Levin 20
17 Mila Caminez 8 Howard & Barbara Wilen 22
17 Ethan Miller 9 Michael & Michelle Salmon 28
21 David Juechter 10 Eric & Jodi Gischner 29
23 Ariella Kahn 11 Howard & Gail Golden 52
12 Alan & Valerie Bagun 36
Those of any age with September birthdays
are welcome to join us at Family Services 13 Russell Rizner & Julie Buffington-Rizner 31
at 6:30 PM on September 7 to receive a 15 Gerald & Joan Lenkowitz 14
birthday blessing and get a sweet treat! 23 Stanley & Shelle Goldstein 30
25 Stephen & Judith Levy 52
26 Michael & Lisa Haber 26
29 Larry Beck & Susan Silver 33
29 Daniel & Heidi Spitzer 33
If you are celebrating a special anniversary and
would like a special blessing, please let us know.
GOOD & WELFARE
Mazel Tov to Bob & Sandy Arenson on the marriage of Mazel Tov to Ed & Eva Steen on the marriage of their
their daughter, Lindsay, to Chris Dias, on July 28. daughter, Adina Tobi, to Max Ehrmann on August 18.
CONDOLENCES
Our deepest sympathies to Sharon Hittman. Her cousin, Anne Ladin, died July 24.
Our deepest sympathies to David Firstenberg. His uncle, Irving Ruga, died July 25.
Our deepest sympathies to Melissa Rosenblum. Her mother, Frances Millrod, died July 30.
Our deepest sympathies to Leonard Kurz. His friend, Herbert Shuldiner, died August 16.Page 24 Connections September 2018
DONATIONS (July 11—August 10, 2018)
Adult & Family Education Fund
Dave & Pamela Auerbach in memory of Edward Milch
Larry & Judith Greenberg in memory of Sam Lipton
Myrna Soslowitz in memory of Sarah Soslowitz
Walter & Barbara Fiedler in memory of Samuel Sacknoff
Art Fund
Edward & Marilyn Lawner in memory of Frances Millrod
Building Fund
Donald & Sheila Lazar in memory of Isadore Pokart
Myrna Soslowitz in memory of Samuel Pausack
Cantor George Weinflash Music Fund
Edward & Marilyn Lawner in memory of Leo Eisenthal
Leonard & Edith Kanchuger in memory of Susan Schultz
Leonard Gross & Libby Tulin in memory of Jean Tulin Jacobson
Cantor's Discretionary Fund
Alan & Corinne Pochter in memory of Morris Pochter
Ira & Susan Emanuel in memory of Harry Edelstein & Zelda Edelstein
Jay & Marcia Lurch in memory of Israel Goldstein
Keven & Helene Peck in memory of Abraham Bentman
Leonard Kurz in memory of Edythe Kurz
Martin & Vanessa Greenberg in memory of Sanford Greenberg
Rita Katz in memory of Ralph Pollack
Chesed Fund
Eliot & Deborah Studnitzer in memory of Dr. Saul Sanders
Family in Crisis Fund
Paul & Judy Melter
Karen Ami Social Action Fund
Barbara Caren in memory of Harvey Caren
Barbara Caren in memory of Wallace Koenig
Jeff & Helayne Pfeffer in memory of Frances Millrod
Leonard Gross & Libby Tulin in memory of Morris Tulin
Samuel & Elaine Simon in memory of Dr. Saul Sanders
Morton Troy Educational Enrichment Fund RTR greatly appreciates all
Clifford & Sima Malat in memory of George Malat donations. If any have
been overlooked or
Oneg Fund improperly allocated,
Boris & Bella Spektor in memory of Yefim Spektor please call the office and
Lee & Anne Ostroff in memory of Evelyn Dreyfus let us know.
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Operating Fund
Harvey & Vivian Glassman in memory of Albert Glassman
Joel & Carol Kanter in memory of Ruth Kanter
Michael & Mia Rothstein in memory of Ray Kosofsky and Gertrude Rothstein
Mimi Frishman in memory of Nathan Frishman
Paul & Ellen Gould in memory of Rose Gould
Samuel & Elaine Simon in memory of Mamie Simon and Roslyn Singer
Stephen & Susan Schlussel in memory of Malvina Fleischmann
Phyllis & Morton Simon Prayer Book Fund
Marilyn Chernick in memory of Jerry Chernick
Stephen & Judith Levy in honor of their amazing grandsons
Stuart & Renee Kratter in memory of Else and Morris Newman
Stuart & Renee Kratter in in honor of Matthew and David Kratter
Steven & Diane Klein in honor of Lorraine Kleinman
Arthur Leibowitz & Victoria Ficco-Panzer in memory of Ruth Leibowitz & Joan Bein Leibowitz
Cyril & Roberta Ross in memory of Irwin Ross
Jeff & Helayne Pfeffer in memory of Rudolph Oppenheimer
Jorie Sear in memory of Fran & Abby Alpert
Jorie Sear in memory of Alex Alpert, Rose Alpert, Mollie Klonsky, Jack Klonsky
Martin & Charlene Furman in memory of Bess Furman
Rabbi Louis Frishman Youth Endowment Fund
Robert & Helayne Lefland in loving memory of your brother Warren
David & Susan Klein in memory of Frances Millrod
Gary & Judy Knee in memory of Harold Gass
James & Robin Condoluci in memory of Lillian Schulman
Joseph & Andrea Leighton in memory of Seymour Zweifler
Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
Morton Simon
Barbara Gross in appreciation of Michael Gross's unveiling service
Donald & Jo Ann Waldorf in honor of Bernard Berson's 75th Bar Mitzvah Anniversary
Barbara Caren in memory of Harvey Caren
Elinor Sanders in memory of Dr. Saul Sanders
Eliot & Deborah Studnitzer in memory of Dr. Saul Sanders
Ethel Levine in memory of Silvia Bayer & Ruth Mahler
Leonard Kurz in memory of Herbert Kurz
Martin & Vanessa Greenberg in memory of Sanford Greenberg
Matthew & Felice Burgay in memory of Sylvia Kravat
Miriam Elfenbein in appreciation of Richard Elfenbein's unveiling service
James & Micki Leader with appreciation for their renewal of vows ceremony on their 50th Anniversary
Mark & Nancy Brecher with appreciation for the simchas bat of their granddaughter, Mackenzie Brecher
Rose & Moe Aranow Library Fund
Linda Goodsmith in memory of Sydney Fleischman
You can sponsor an Oneg after a service to honor a special
occasion or person. You can also sponsor an Oneg in memory
of a loved one and request his/her favorite treats. Call the
office at 845-358-2248 to select a date. Sponsorship is $250
and can be charged to your account.Page 26 Connections September 2018
LET’S TALK ART SERIES IX
In the reception area outside the Sanctuary are two tapestries.
The Chaim Gross “Peace” Tapestry
(note “Shalom” in Hebrew),
presented to Cantor Weinflash on
his 30th anniversary at TBE, was
an art fund purchase subsidized
by Edward Fields and Company
and donated by Phyllis and
Morton Simon.
The Jerusalem Tapestry between the center
and rear Social Halls was created by
Shmuel and Malke Schlesinger and was
donated in the memory of Herbert
Batkin by his friends.September 2018 Connections Page 27
RTR CREATES COMMUNITY
RTR’S KNITTING CIRCLE
Do you crochet, knit, or want to learn how?
Bring what you’re working on or just show up and
we’ll get you started. Come join us and schmooze,
The RTR car club encourages our members to help craft and enjoy refreshments with fellow
build friendships through a mutual enjoyment of congregants.
auto-mobiles. We hold a monthly meeting on the
second Thursday of every month and share stories UPCOMING MEETING DATES:
and experiences, and help each other with answers to Oct 16 at 10 AM; Nov 13 at 10 AM
all questions regarding automobiles. We also attend
If you know of a temple member who is in need of
events off site. If you are interested in joining our Car
some comfort, please do not hesitate to let us
Club, please contact Barry Fleischman by email at
know so we can provide one of our handmade
barrymb@aol.com or phone at 845-494-4023.
Mi Shebeirach bears or comfort shawls.
NEXT MEETINGS: SEPT 13, OCT 11 Contact: Helayne Pfeffer at 845-429-2939.
All names will be kept confidential.
TREE OF LIFE & YAHRZEIT PLAQUES MI SHEBEIRACH LIST
Honor or memorialize your loved one or an event. If you have names you would like to add or keep on
Forms are available through our Office by the list, please email Susan@RTRny.org or call
calling 845-358-2248 or by emailing: 845-358-2248. Please remember to let us know
Susan@RTRny.org. when a name can be removed.
The Reform Temple of Rockland Committee Chairs
Adult Education Susan Klein Men's Club David Firstenberg
rsdsk@aol.com davidfirstenberg@gmail.com
Wendy Fleischman
wendysue55@aol.com Membership Sean Levin
seanrichardlevin@verizon.net
Brit Olam Nancy Bermon Michael Rutter
n.bermon@verizon.net shotime@aol.com
Julie Buffington-Rizner
Religious School Tama Shor Beck
jbuffington2@gmail.com
shorbeck@verizon.net
Building and Grounds Jeff Grossman Cathy Klein
jeffggrossman@gmail.com kleincb@gmail.com
Barry Schoenberg
Ritual Jodi Gischner
BJSDOC@aol.com
ritualcommittee@RTRny.org
Caring & Inclusion Eva Steen Judith Kiss
Initiative eesteen@optonline.net ritualcommittee@RTRny.org
Helayne Pfeffer WRJ/Sisterhood Jane Aronoff
hayne1954@gmail.com aronoff@aol.com
Finance Stephen Hittman Estelle Hans
stephen.hittman@gmail.com estelleh1@verizon.net
Social Action Helayne Pfeffer
Fundraising Barry Schoenberg hayne1954@gmail.com
BJSDOC@aol.com
Youth Russell Jay
Marketing Fran Grossman
ripjay@optonline.net
franzgrossman@gmail.com
Sally Schoenberg
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THE REFORM TEMPLE OF ROCKLAND
Tel.: 845-358-2248 ♦ Fax: 845-358-3450
www.RTRny.org ♦ info@RTRny.org
Clergy
Rabbi Benjamin Sharff RabbiSharff@RTRny.org
Cantor Sally Neff CantorNeff@RTRny.org
Staff
Temple Administrator Jolie Levy Jolie@RTRny.org
Dir. of Cong. Learning Brad Zicholtz Brad@RTRny.org
Administrative Assistant Susan Caminez Susan@RTRny.org
Bookkeeper Kama Clark Kama@RTRny.org
Board of Trustees
President Adrian Modansky President@RTRny.org
First Vice President Sean Levin seanrichardlevin@verizon.net
Vice President Eva Steen eesteen@optonline.net
Vice President Cathy Klein kleincb@gmail.com
Vice President Ellen Holtzman ellenh@rocklandfamilylaw.com
Treasurer Stephen Hittman stephen.hittman@gmail.com
Financial Secretary Jeri Newman jeri@ibcshell.com
Men’s Club President David Firstenberg davidfirstenberg@gmail.com
WRJ/Sisterhood Co-President Jane Aronoff aronoff@aol.com
Trustee Pam Auerbach pamela.auerbach@gmail.com
Trustee Steve Dachs desdax@aol.com
Trustee Fran Grossman franzgrossman@gmail.com
Trustee Jeff Grossman jeffggrossman@gmail.com
Trustee Estelle Hans estelleh1@verizon.net
Trustee Aaron Kleinman amrockland@msn.com
Trustee Joanna Landau yona180@optonline.net
Trustee Robert Modansky rmodansky@citrincooperman.com
Trustee Cindy Norton cjnorton915@gmail.com
Trustee Barry Schoenberg bjsdoc@aol.com
Trustee Tama Shor Beck shorbeck@verizon.net
Trustee Deby Turner deby1012@gmail.com
Trustee Barbara Wilen barbwilen@live.com
Trustee Jenn Woods jnnywoods@optonline.net
Helpful Deadline Information & Guidelines
• WEEKLY (Wednesdays): e-Connections _______________________ Deadline: 3:00 PM Tuesday
Our weekly email, “e-Connections,” goes out to our congregation every Wednesday. This communication is for upcoming events
and important announcements only. It is intended to be a short (2-page max.) newsletter; it is not intended to run repetitive flyers
or announcements (i.e., Soul Mates shoe collection). Text will be limited and graphics will be small. Flyers will be linked. Please
note: stand-alone e-blasts are primarily for life cycle events.
• WEEKLY (Fridays): Erev Shabbat Services Handout _______________________ Deadline: 10:00 AM Friday
Each Friday, we prepare the Yahrzeit and Mi Shebeirach lists for the Erev Shabbat Services handout. If there are any chang-
es/additions to these lists, please notify the RTR Office by 10 AM. Changes/additions made after the deadline will be communicat-
ed to clergy and appropriately read, but the handout will not be changed.
• MONTHLY: Connections ________________________ Deadline: 10th of the Prior Month (Ex: Dec 10th for Jan)
Each month, we produce a bulletin that is mailed to homes and businesses. Entries are due in the Office by the 10th of the month
for inclusion in the following month’s bulletin. This communication is intended for ongoing events, flyers, news, articles, and an-
nouncements.
Submission Guidelines: Please submit your own flyers. Be sure to include a date, time, location, description and contact person.
We accept all formats. All of the above information can be emailed to Susan@RTRny.org.
THANK YOU FOR HELPING US BE AS EFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE IN KEEPING OUR MEMBERS APPRISED OF RTR HAPPENINGS!Non-Profit Organization
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Current Resident Or:
Celebrate with your RTR Family
Sun, Sept 23, at 6:00 PM:
Dairy Dinner hosted by WRJ/Sisterhood followed by Erev Sukkot
Services
Mon, Sept 24, at 10:30 AM:
Sukkot Morning Service
Fri, Sept 28, at 6:00 PM:
Sukkot BBQ hosted by Men’s Club followed by Erev Shabbat
Services at 7:30 PM
Mon, Oct 1, at 10:30 AM:
Shmini Atzeret Morning Service & Yizkor
Tues, Oct 2, at 6:00 PM:
Pizza Party hosted by WRJ/Sisterhood and Men’s Club followed
by Havdallah & Simchat Torah Service with our Chai Life BandYou can also read
