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of Stony Brook, New York
Vol. 1, Issue 1 A Feb. 2022
The Temple Times
Rabbi Sidlofsky’s Reflections
Social Action Committee and Par- A Our beautiful Rabbi Adam Fisher
ent’s Association (with haman- library is fully open and is visited
taschen, of course!), after a very regularly by our students, with the
successful Chanukkah program and guidance of Carole-Ann Gordon, who
Though we are not celebrating any assembly. also leads a monthly adult book club
annual Jewish holidays in February, A Our services now have the option in the library. Congregants can visit
we are, as always, observing of both in person attendance the library 30 minutes before each
Groundhog Day in this country, (with plenty of room for all who Shabbat service.
as well as in Canada. If like me, want to come), as well as live A And we are currently exploring a
you are fans of the movie of stream viewing. Special occasions return to in-person congregational
this name starring Bill Murray, such as our recent Board Instal- Purim celebrations and a Passover
you may have felt that these past lation have been made even seder.
two years have, in some ways, been more meaningful by taking place
like reliving the same day over and in our sanctuary. The past two years has taught us
over again. It has been challeng- A B’nai Mitzvah are held once again that community is more than a
ing to be limited in what we can in the sanctuary for all who choose, building. But it has also reminded
do, and to have to take many extra while holding a Zoom ceremony is us of the value we place on being
precautions in our daily lives. Most still an option. We just held a 2023 together with those we care about.
difficult was not being able to gather B’nai Mitzvah orientation meeting At Temple Isaiah, we are an extend-
as a community. and will soon be assigning dates for ed family and therefore enjoy each
2024 B’nai Mitzvah. other’s company and mutual sup-
I am pleased to say that at Temple port. I hope you will continue to look
A I also look forward to our 6:00
Isaiah, we are now able to have for ways to connect with us and let
family services, the first Shabbat
many options for being together, in us know what you’d like to see and
evening of each month.
a safe, responsible way. While we experience. And I look forward to
A We have had both indoor and
have continued having many of- being together in person on a more
outdoor special Shabbat day pro-
ferings over the past two years, we regular basis in the near future. We
grams, including a wonderful
are looking to expand our activities will continue to follow safety proto-
walking tour of historic Setauket,
again and also to do so in person: cols, but will also explore ways to
followed by a picnic lunch; and
an equally enjoyable round robin gather and connect to one another.
A Our school has been holding in
exploration of the Temple’s history We are very much open for business!
person classes since September
and has had a great year so far, and facility. L’shalom,
with much more to come. We will A We are currently gearing up
be planning fun Purim activities, for the expansion of our Adult Ed. Rabbi Paul Sidlofsky
in conjunction with our wonderful program.
Temple Isaiah Upcoming Events
Prayer, Study and Community
Temple Isaiah is pleased to offer the following events. Please watch for details and invitation links:
A Friday, Feb 4th at 6:00 pm — Shabat Family Service
A Saturday, Feb 5th at 9:30 am — Torah study with Rabbi Sidlofsky [Also Feb. 12th, 19th and 26th]
A Sunday, Feb 6th at 10:30 am — Tanakh Study with Rabbi Karol [Also Feb. 13th]
A Wednesday, Feb 9th at 7:00 pm — Community Building Committee meeting
A Sunday, Feb 13th at 11:00 am — Sisterhood Schmooze
A Tuesday, Feb 15th at 7:30 pm — Religious School Committee meeting
A Sunday, Feb 20th at 1:00 pm — Yad Vashem Webinar presented by Men of Reform Judaism
A Monday, Feb 21st at 7:30 pm — Ritual Committee meeting
A Wednesday, Feb 23rd at 7:00 pm — Adult Ed with Rabbi Fisher
A Monday, Feb 28th at 1:00 pm — Book Club Discussion
A Monday, Feb 28th at 7:00 pm — Fiddler’s Journey to the Big Screen – Port Jeff. Documentary Series
A Monday, Feb 28th at 7:30 pm — Board of Trustees meeting
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ADULT EDUCATION
Key Stories In Genesis
A Wed., Feb. 23rd: Creation Story A Wed., March 2nd: Noah and the Flood
A Thurs., March 10th: The Call of Abraham A Wed., March 16th: Hagar-Ishmael and Abraham-Isaac
A Zoom numbers: ID-9607105984 PW 618650
Enjoy this four-part series with Rabbi Emeritus Adam Fisher. The sessions will take place via Zoom on
Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. The course will not focus on the literal text or on the historical-scientific
understanding, but the goal will be to see what the contemporary meaning of those stories might be. As such,
discussion will be encouraged. Each participant should have a Bible. Rabbi Fisher prefers the Plaut edition used
at services, but any edition is fine.
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A Message From Our President
Howard Kanowitz
Each of us has reasons for joining Before becoming president, many I think it’s safe to say that if you do
a temple. I joined Temple Isaiah of you knew me because for many know me, you know that I am dili-
in 1996 because it was important years I was a busy general contrac- gent and seek perfection in whatever
to me that my children, Jessie tor, and I worked both inside and I do. Having said that, I also try my
and Max, receive a Jewish edu- outside your homes. It is now my best to please others. For the next
cation. Back in 2003 Jessie pleasure to use my skills in helping two years I will work hard on behalf
became a Bat Mitzvah with Rabbi to assess and make recommenda- of our Temple. If we work together
Fisher, and in 2006 Max became a tions for the upkeep of our build- we will achieve many goals that will
Bar Mitzvah with Rabbi Karol. The ing. (Actually, I’m pretty hands on make us all feel proud and happy! I
years have gone by quickly, and in that department!) In some cases look forward to getting to know each
now I have been given the pre- I got to know you through my mom, and every one of you. In the mean
cious gift of two grandchildren, Betty Kanowitz, of blessed memory, time, please feel free to contact me
3-year-old Henry and Sadie, who because she was the quintessential at howiemckan@aol.com or call or
just turned one. I was a younger dad Hadassah volunteer. In more recent text me at (631) 804-3200.
back when I joined Temple Isaiah, times I joined the Shir Joy musi-
L’shalom,
and now all these years later, I am a cians and played the the violin at
grandpa who has become President Shabbat services. I look forward Howie Kanowitz
of our beautiful Temple! How did to the continuation of these joyful
that happen? services in our sanctuary!
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Postings from the Parents ’ Association
The Parents’ Association is excited forms, and Temple members can fun family friendly activities in the
to run our Passover Fundraiser again order through the online system. near future!
this year. Students will have the Items can be shipped directly to you
opportunity to sell Kosher for Pass- or to the Temple for pick up. We are Ellen Covino
over treats and other items using also planning Mashloach Manot for ellenflaxmancovino@yahoo.com
both online accounts and paper order Purim. Keep your eye out for other
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Sustaining Members & Friends
of Temple Isaiah 2022
Please help us to maintain Temple encouragement when you need Isaiah? If you are able to make a
Isaiah as a house of worship, a it. It is only with your financial contribution as a Sustaining Mem-
house of learning, and a house of support that Temple Isaiah will ber, you will be providing revenue
assembly by becoming a Sustain- be able to continue to provide for regular as well as unforeseen
ing Member in 2022. education, worship services, and expenses, and you will be helping
compassionate support for people us plan for future generations.
It is here where you celebrate life-
who are experiencing loss, crisis, or
cycle events, and it is here where Please join our growing list of
illness. Won’t you please perform
you will find consolation and Sustaining Members!
the mitzvah of tzedakah at Temple
Jamie & Dr. Hilton Adler Rose French Barbara Meyer
Ms. Judith Albano Suzanne Gabrielsen Donna & Lloyd Newman
Mrs. Claire Baer Anita & Stewart Gaffan Sarah & Ethan Pew
Paula & Steve Bennett Suzan & Alfred Goldhaber Myra & Alan Rosofsky
Morisa & Gene Coman Carole-An Gordon Iris & David Schiff
Eileen & Joseph Donnelly Barbara & Gary Kamen Margaret & Jay Schoenfeld
Mrs. Doris Dvorken Howie Kanowitz Phyllis Sterne
Mrs. Pamela Feldman Donna & Stephen Karol Diane & Steve Weitzman
Eileen & Adam Fisher Bonnie & Steve Katz
Essie & Mark Freilach Honey & Arnold Katz
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4Temple Isaiah Committees & Clubs
Social Action Committee
It is always the right time to do a beautiful toys that were donated During the time of revelry and fun
good deed! to the Lend A Hand organization, our congregation remembers the
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. so they could be given to children lives of those who need our help.
in time for Hanukkah and Christ- This will be yet another time to “do
It was especially important to per-
mas. In January many winter coats a good deed!”
form mitzvot during the pandemic!
were collected and brought to the
Although we could not gather, We welcome your ideas for actions
JCC in Commack for distribution to
Temple Isaiah congregants made as well as advocacy. Please call or
families in need.
their way to Temple and dropped send an e-mail: irisschiff18@gmail.
off many bags of food that were Purim is now right around the corner, com (631) 928-0971
donated to the Harry Chapin Long (March 16-17th) and the holiday is
Iris Schiff, chairperson
Island Cares Organization in time for always celebrated with the mitzvot of
Social Action Committee
Thanksgiving. The following month giving misloach manot and matanot
our members purchased a number of la-evyonim.
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Community Building Committee (Membership)
Community Building Committee, orientation, engagement/integration room for you to pull up a chair and
previously known as Membership, and retention of members. We will join us at the Community Building
enthusiastically met for the first also be pursuing various publicity table! Looking to hear from you at
time in January. We are eagerly venues to get the word out to the yescag18@gmail.com.
working on programs and events community about our Temple’s pro-
that will address: recruitment, grams and events. There is always Carole-Ann Gordon
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Getting Together with the Book Group
Our Book Group happily continues of Steve Ross’s memoir From Broken Want to read ahead for March? The
to meet in our Library with all CDC Glass. selection is The Vixen by Francine
precautions in place, including fresh Prose.
We invite you to join us and extend
air intake. Please come join us on
a warm welcome to our newest mem- Interested? Contact Carole-Ann at
Monday, February 28th at 1:00 pm
ber, Terri Cohen. yescag18@gmail.com
to partake in a facilitated discussion
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5Temple Isaiah Committees & Clubs
Caring Committee
It was then that I carried you… phone calls and mailed cards, and is email us at ticaringcommittee@
can also provide referrals to outside gmail.com, call Sue Rosenzweig at
resources when they’re needed. 516-429-0620, or call the temple
office at 631-751-8518. Our com-
We can only do this work if we hear
mittee will always work to respect
from the congregation. If you have
your privacy.
good news to share (a birth, wed-
If you would like to volunteer, please
ding, etc.), please let us know. If
reach out to us through any of the
you or a family member are facing
ways mentioned above. We’d love to
a serious illness or challenge, or you
have you join us!
TI’s Caring Committee is now up and have experienced the loss of a loved
running! Our mission is to help you one, please tell us. If you are feel- Lastly, our thanks to congregant
celebrate your simchas and provide ing isolated and would just like an Essie Freilach for painting our beau-
support during difficult life events. occasional phone call, we’ll be there tiful, hopeful sunflower logo! Be
We can connect with you through if you reach out. All you need to do well!
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Schmoozing with Sisterhood
Dear All, A L’Dor V’Dor Baking A Sisterhood Shabbat
Come Bake Challah with Us! Thurs- Sisterhood Shabbat will be held in
We hope you are all warm and
day March 24th we will be hosting May. Date TBD, Stay tuned.
healthy during these complicated
a Zoom virtual challah bake at 7pm.
times. We are encouraged to see A Dinner and Celebration
Learn how to prepare and braid a
the omicron covid spike steadily Our end of year dinner and book
mouthwatering home-made challah
decreasing in our area and look for- celebration will be in June. Date
just in time for Shabbat. Ingredient
ward to getting together in person TBD. All are welcome. We can’t wait
list, recipe and preparation details
this coming spring at some point. to see you!
will be posted online.
We will be having a Virtual Sister- With Very Best Wishes,
hood Schmooze on Sunday, Febru-
A Macaroon Mania!
Paula Bennett
Learn how to prepare home-made
ary 13th at 11am on Zoom to recon- pbennett1000@gmail.com
Macaroons on Sunday, April 10th
nect and share our news. We will and Eileen Donnelly
on Zoom at 4pm. Make these easy to
also be choosing a book for our end ebdonnel@optonline
prepare cookies watch them miracu-
of year dinner and book celebration. TI Sisterhood Co-Presidents
lously disappear.
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6Rabbi—Paul Sidlofsky Brotherhood President—Jason Kitt
Student Cantor Intern––Kalix Jacobson Parents' Association Chair—Ellen Covino
Temple President—Howard Kanowitz Rabbi Emeritus—Stephen A. Karol
Administrator—Penny Gentile Rabbi Emeritus—Adam D. Fisher
Sisterhood Co-Presidents—Paula Bennett Cantor Emeritus—Michael F. Trachtenberg
& Eileen Donnelly
Beautification Fund Sunshine Funds
This fund exists to generate finances needed It’s always the "right time" to make a contribu-
to renovate and beautify our synagogue. tion to your Temple, whether in honor of a living
person or recent event, or in memory of some-
Our wall sculpture provides the opportunity to
one special. Your donation can be added to your
commemorate your support for Temple Isaiah.
monthly invoice for easy book-keeping.
Plaques of different sizes are available in the
following categories: Minimum contribution is $10
Prayer Book: $45
Contributor............... $250 per year for 3 years Chumash: $60
Sponsor.................... $500 per year for 3 years Tree of Life Leaf: $118
Patron.................... $1000 per year for 3 years Pew Plaque: $250
Benefactor.............. $2500 per year for 3 years Memorial Board Plaque: $360
To make a contribution, or if you have any questions, Please call the office for more information regarding the
please call the office at 751-8518. above contributions.
Temple Isaiah A 1404 Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook, N.Y. 11790
(631) 751- 8518 A www.tisbny.org A administrator@TempleIsaiahsb.org
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