February 24th, 2012 ~ March 2nd, 2012 1 Adar, 5772 ~ 8 Adar, 5772 Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation Kehilat Shir Ami 21 Old Westbury Road Old Westbury, New York 11568 Telephone: (516) 333-7977 Fax: (516) 333-6473 Email: office@OWHCong.org Visit us at www.OWHCong.org Join us on www.facebook.com/owhcong Torah thoughts from Rabbi Stanger
It seems that everywhere I go, people have a new topic: Jeremy Lin! It makes sense when you think about it –the presidential elections are still far enough away that there does not seem to be a real showdown yet between the Republicans and Democrats, people are tired of talking about the economy, and the Middle East is too depressing –so why not talk about this Harvard grad, god-fearing Asian lad who made the Knicks this year after coming off injuries and has so far managed to light up the team and send them on a winning spree (Save for last last night --but hey, they were playing the heat!)
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The word of the week is …”Mitzvah”. SHABBAT TIME & SERVICES THIS WEEK Shabbat Candle Lighting: Friday, February 24th at 5:21 pm Shabbat ends ~ Saturday, February 25th at 6:21 pm Weekly parasha: Parshat Terumah
During the February break, Friday night Congregation services this Friday, will be suspended
B’nei Brith Youth Organization Friday Night Service at 7:30pm
Shabbat Services will be in the small chapel this week. OWHC Upcoming Bar & Bat Mitzvahs:
OWHC Upcoming EVENTS: Please join us...
Sisterhood Passover Candy Sale Monday, February 27th Forms are available online to order candy at www.misschocolate.com. School Code is 700969. On line orders will be shipped directly to your house. Questions, contact Susan Goldman at 626-9288
History of Israel, from Biblical to modern times Wednesday, February 29th @ 9:30 am New Class…Join Rabbi Stanger and explore the history of Israel, politics, sociology and relevance of our eternal homeland. The class will run from February 29th until March 28th.
Sisterhood Judaism 104: Jewish Women Thursday, March 1st ~ 11:30am – 1:30pm Our fourth session, RSVP to Tobi Innerfield at 997-8930 or educator@owhcong.org
Sephardic Shabbat Dinner Friday, March 2nd ~ starts at 6:30pm Please join us for a special Sephardic Dinner. Drinking, eating, and singing Shabbat songs. Don’t miss it! $36/Adult, $18/Child 5-13, 5 and under free. RSVP to the office at 516-333-7977 ext. 10
Purim Wednesday, March 7th Purim Carnival beginning at 5:00pm. Carnival games, and even a pizza dinner at 6:00pm. Afterward join us for the Megillah reading in the Main Sanctuary at 6:30pm. (see below) Purim morning services, Thursday, March 8th, are at 7:15am
Purim Food Collection Sunday, March 11th Help us to collect food for the local needy. Food collection is now through end of month. Shopping cart is in the main hallway awaiting your donations. Congregation and students are welcome to make food packages at Purim carnival and we will be delivering them on 3/11.
Spring Gala Concert ~ Save the Date Wednesday, March 14th This year we will be honoring Jay Goldman, a very dedicated OWHC member. In addition we will be presenting Russell & Susan Berman and family with the Humanitarian Award. Please send in your RSVP cards and Journal Ads! The deadline to participate in the for the Spring Gala Journal has been extended until March 4th. You may purchase tickets and participate in the journal by logging on to www.owhcong/gala2012. OWHC Upcoming Religious School Education & Events:
Jr. Congregation (10:00 – 11:30am) Torah for Tots (10:30 – approx. 11:30am), led by: Mrs. Rivka Alon Mini Minyan Tots (10:30 – approx. 11:30am), led by: Mrs. Iris Bieler Additional Dates for 2012: March 3, March 17, April 21, May 5 and June 2
Joint OWHC & TBS Gesher / Machon HS Program Monday, February 27th Dinner at 6:30pm; 7:00 – 8:00pm Program. Details to follow
Purim Carnival & Megillah Reading Wednesday, March 7th ~ starting at 5:00pm Join us in our Mitzvah Project, assembling Mishlo’ah Manot Mitzvah Baskets to be delivered to a local shelter. Carnival games, Costume Parade and even a pizza dinner at 6:00pm! Afterward join us for the Purim Puppet Show (Nursery – 1st Grade) in the Chapel sponsored by Nursery School PTA or the Megillah reading (2nd Grade and up) in the Main Sanctuary at 6:30pm. Our Purim Event will be run by the Religious School and the Social Action Teens. Questions, please call Dana Katz at 516-241-2324.
OWHC Social Action Projects: If you have any questions please contact Susan Berman, our Mitzvah Program Coordinator at mitzvah@owhcong.org. Bins are in the main lobby for donation drop-offs. Please help us…
Mitzvah Project for the month of FEBRUARY…We will be donating trees to Israel. OWHC Board Meetings: OWHC Sisterhood:
Judaism 104: Jewish Women of Achievement Join us at our next session of the season. Future Dates: Thursday March 1st, Wednesday April 25th & Tuesday June 5th
OWHC Weekly Adult Classes:
Please join us...
Want to Daven? Not Sure How? Mondays ~ 6:30pm – 7:30pm Join Cantor Karavani again in the fall and explore the meaning of Tefillah, learn to daven Shaharit
Tapping into Torah Wednesdays @ 9:30 am Join Rabbi Stanger and explore the Torah, our holiest book! Want to know what it is all about? What is in it? What does it have to teach is?
History of Israel, from Biblical to modern times Wednesdays February 29th through March 28th @ 9:30 am Join Rabbi Stanger and explore the history of Israel, politics, sociology and relevance of our eternal homeland.
Exploring the mysteries of Kaballah Wednesdays ~ 11:00am – 12:00pm (Wed Jan 18th until Feb 15th) For 5 sessions we will meet at the home of Geralda Sarraf, at 25 Applegreen Drive, Old Westbury. There is a $25 charge per class, or $100 total for all 5 classes.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Thursdays ~ 7:00pm – 8:00pm If you are interested in our Adult B’Nai Mitzvah class join Rabbi Stanger, Cantor Karavani and Tobi Innerfield. RSVP to Tobi Innerfield if you are going to be participating.
Soulful Thursday: The Spirits of Judaism Thursdays ~ 7:00pm – 8:00pm (starting January 19th) Join us for a completely new type of experience and source of spiritual comfort. Together we will experience prayer followed by various topics and reflections on God, life and loss which will be discussed openly in a supportive group setting
Torah “bytes” Fridays ~ am Join Rabbi Stanger each Friday morning immediately following minyan for insights into the weekly parasha & overall Shabbat experience Sunday Morning Torah Discussion Group Sundays @ 9:45 am For more information please contact Dr Richard Navon at 319-2600
INFORMATION for Religious & Nursery/Preschool Programs: http://www.owhcong.org/Home/education/religious-school For more information please contact Tobi Innerfield, Director of Congregational Education at educator@OWHCong.org or call the education office 997-8930.
Nursery/Preschool Registration please contract Jen Fusco, Early Childhood Director or Iris in the Preschool Office 333-5949 or email nursery@OWHCong.org
Yahrzeits for the week
Saturday, February 25th Louis Chinsky, beloved father of Roslyn Blumberg
Sunday, February 26th Max Kopelman, beloved brother of Jeanette Kornbluh Seymour Rubinfeld, beloved husband of Shirley Rubinfeld Mack Sakni, beloved husband of Kathrin Sakni
Monday, February 27th Simon Lifshatz, beloved father of Carol Swidler
Tuesday, February 28th Simon Ball, beloved father of Ellen Sontag
Wednesday, February 29th Ira Fisher, beloved uncle of Roger Fisher David Goodstein, beloved father of Mark Goodstein Aileen Lehman, beloved mother-in-law of Diane Lehman
Thursday, March 1st Isadore Feinstein, beloved father of Shirley Rubinfeld Rebecca Halper, beloved mother of Jeffrey Halper Lois Muller, beloved mother of Manda Kalimian Samuel Schnapp, beloved father of Max Schnapp Barry Stier, beloved father of Lesley Stier
Friday, March 2nd Claire Curtis, beloved mother of Susan Flyer Steven Damast, beloved brother of Susan Koeppel Cele Slimowitz, beloved aunt of Herbert Irving Daily Services: Weekday Morning Minyan 7:15 am (except Wednesday) Wednesday Morning Minyan 8:00 am Friday Morning Minyan 7:15 am (insights into weekly parasha following services) Sunday Morning Minyan 9:00 am (Weekly discussion group following services) Legal Holidays 9:00 am
GOOD and WELFARE *Please share your “Good and Welfare” with the congregation. Call or email the office at 333-7977 x10 or office@owhcong.org DONATIONS
Congregation Fund: Cynthia & Jay Simoncic in memory of Muriel Arkoff Cynthia & Jay Simoncic in memory of Shari Navon’s father Linda & Roger Fisher in memory of Peter Linchitz’s mother, Gerta Dr. Max & Pamela April in memory of Alvin Rush Gwen & Ed Kalikow & family in memory of Feigy Goldberg Susan & Stu Goldman in memory of Peter Linchitz’s mother, Gerta Elise & Mark Kitaeff in memory of Feigy Goldberg Linda & Roger Fisher in memory of Shari Navon’s father Lillian Krasner in memory of Shari Navon’s father Linda & Roger Fisher in memory of Feigy Goldberg Judi & Barry Winters in memory of Feigy Goldberg Kriheli Family in honor of the naming of Remy Vilkas Elise & Mark Kitaeff in honor of the naming of Remy Vilkas Elise & Mark Kitaeff in memory of Murial Arkoff Elise & Mark Kitaeff in memory of Shari Navon’s father Elise & Mark Kitaeff in memory of Alvin Rush Pam & Phil Barnett in memory of Feigy Goldberg
Education Fund: Marcel Fremder in memory of Harry & Muriel Arkoff
Prayer Book Fund: Jonathan, Jordan & Jesse Weinstein in memory of Scott, Cole & Wesley Pergament’s great-grandmother Larry & Paula Weinstein & family in memory of Rabbi Stanger’s father Herbert & Roslyn Blumberg in memory of Feigy Goldberg Billee & Irving Spodek & family in memory of Feigy Goldberg Gloria & Dr. Sidney Finkel in memory of Feigy Goldberg
Bible Fund: Renee & Jerry Mordfin in memory of Feigy Goldberg Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation Mission Statement Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation is a vibrant, egalitarian congregation within the Conservative Movement. We are devoted to making Judaism meaningful and accessible to all within our community. We endeavor to inspire all members, of all ages, to explore their involvement with Judaism, God, Israel and Jewish learning. OWHC seeks to create a feeling of warmth, belonging and caring and to strengthen the connection we feel with one another in our community.
Michael Stanger, Rabbi ~ rabbi@OWHCong.org Yosef Karavani, Cantor ~ cantor@OWHCong.org Barbara Badome, Synagogue Administrator ~ office@OWHCong.org Tobi R. Innerfield, Director of Congregational Education ~ educator@OWHCong.org Jen Fusco, Nursery Director ~ nursery@OWHCong.org Pam Barnett, President ~ president@OWHCong.org Steve Yadegari, Exec Vice President ~ execvp@OWHCong.org Linda Sussman, Chair of the Board ~ chair@OWHCong.org Sisterhood ~ Ellen Sontag ~ sisterhood@OWHCong.org Men’s Club ~Robert Kalish & Joel Kreitzer ~ mensclub@OWHCong.org Minyan chair ~Richard Navon & Linda Prizer, minyan@OWHCong.org Religious Affairs ~ Richard Navon & Linda Prizer, minyan@OWHCong.org Bikur Cholim Committee ~ Bunie Veeder ~ bikurcholim@owhcong.org OWHC website: Visit our website at www.OWHCong.org Website questions? Contact Deborah Horn: webmaster@OWHCong.org Please direct announcement inquiries to Sue Lippe: announce@OWHCong.org Join us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/owhcong
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