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At Hanukkah, Let’s Rededicate Ourselves To Work To Make the Future Brighter & To Increase the Light
- Just about this time four years ago, I purchased an infant’s bib at the Sisterhood Hanukkah Sale. The bib said, “MY LITTLE LATKE,” and it was to honor the birth of my new grandchild, Isadora. Now, four years later, as Hanukkah approaches again, I await news of the birth of a second grandchild.
- So it’s no wonder that I associate Hanukkah with children and the future! Even Paola, whose birthday is in the spring, had her naming and welcoming into the community at this season.
- Yet there are other reasons to make the association. Hanukkah is of course a festival of optimism. Its story and rituals point us toward the future and our responsibility to that future.
- First, a bit about the history on which the holiday of Hanukkah is based. The Jews of Judea were living under the oppressive rule of King Antiochus IV Epiphanes of the Seleucid Empire. Beginning in 167 BCE, they incited a revolt against him, fighting to win back their religious freedom and their right to occupy the Temple in Jerusalem. By the autumn of 164 BCE, this small band of zealots, led by the Maccabees, succeeded in recapturing the Temple. They cleansed it and rededicated it to Israel’s God. The rededication ceremony, which lasted for eight days, is what we commemorate in the holiday of Hanukkah today.
- There is no getting around the fact that the history of Hanukkah is a military one; and yet, its essential lesson can be read as more than a mere military victory. As the prophet Zechariah wrote (and Debbie Friedman put into song), it was not only the military prowess of the Maccabees that mattered: “Not by might, not by power, but by spirit…” do we win. The fact that a small band of people dedicated to a holy cause was able to defeat a stronger oppressive power is something to be celebrated. It reminds us that we too can bring change and hope to our world, no matter how overwhelming the problems may be, no matter how small we may feel. As American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead put it, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”
- The history of Hanukkah reminds us to think about the future, to take responsibility for tikkun olam/repairing the world; so that the future can be brighter. The ritual of lighting the hanukiyah or menorah is also future-oriented. There is a dispute recorded in the Talmud between the rabbis of the House of Shammai and those of the House of Hillel. Shammai’s house says that we should light all the menorah’s eight candles the first night, and decrease one light each night, so that we are left with one candle burning on the final night. Shammai reasoned that this represents the oil itself, which while miraculously lasting for the full eight nights, would have diminished in quantity each night. The House of Hillel argues the opposite point of view. According to them, we should light only one candle on the first night of Hanukkah and add a candle each night, so that by the eighth night all the lights are lit. Why? Because, we should never diminish light; we should always cause it to grow. Hillel’s teaching, which is the custom we follow, is all about hope. We should believe that better things are coming our way, and we should work to make that future brighter, to increase the light.
- This Hanukkah, as you celebrate with loved ones, I invite you to think about the future. What can you do to make the world a better place? How can you increase hope and light?
Wishing You A Joyous Festival Filled with Light & A Bright Future Ahead!
Temple President ~ lisa lupo
As Each Hanukkah Candle is Lit, Let’s Continue to Rededicate Ourselves to Our Kehilla
- It is hard to believe it’s already December and in a few short weeks it will be 2023! I have been thinking a lot about 2022 and how much has changed since the beginning of the year.
- In January, my granddaughter was still a newborn, and I would not even think about leaving the house without being fully masked. Today, she is fully vaccinated, and we just shared her first indoor meal in a restaurant.
- In January, we were holding Shabbat Services at Lake Success Jewish Center and now we are in our building. AND we have reintroduced post-service onegs!
- In January, all of our meetings were held via ZOOM. Today we have a home to host in-person events and everyone can choose how they want to participate in-person or virtually!
- In January, I wore sweat pants more often than not since I was in the house more often than not. Today, I am out most days; whether shopping, meeting friends for meals, attending in-person meetings at Temple or visiting my granddaughter (okay, I was doing that in January… but now we are going places together).
- I have even been on the subway a few times, and just made a reservation to go to Florida in January. Next stop will be getting back to seeing Broadway shows.
- Our kehilla will continue to rededicate themselves to Temple Tikvah as we move forward: Brotherhood will again make latkes for Religious School students for Hanukkah; Religious School is planning a model seder and Purim Carnival; Brotherhood plans to bring back its popular Passover Wine Tasting & Fundraising Auction/Dinner; Sisterhood will host a women’s seder and a paid membership brunch; and we are looking to bring back monthly Shabbat Dinners in 2023!
- 2022 has been a year full of transitions. I expect 2023 to be more of the same as we continue to bring back traditional activities and repair our building. I am looking forward to sharing 2023’s special moments with my Temple family.
I Wish Everyone A Happy & Healthy New Year!
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Education Director
It’s Latke Time!
- We have completed our unit of study in Torah. However, studying Torah is ongoing and we hope our students continue to learn and ask questions.
- We have now moved into our second unit, “Avodah”. Students will learn about the work we do to find sacred connections to God, community, and self.
- Many students are now chanting Torah Blessings - The Shema, Barchu, Ve’ahavta, and Ein Keloheinu. Thank you to the Cantor for providing her voice through technology, so our staff and students can hear the chanting even if they are not singers and chanters.
- December also brings our Hanukkah Celebration! We are very excited to be holding our program on December 18th at Temple Tikvah in the Beber Auditorium from 9:30am - 12:00pm. We are looking forward to various activities, including our famous latkes cooked by our very own Brotherhood!
- Congratulations to the Kahn Family on the upcoming B’nai Mitzvah of Brian and Logan on December 10th!
- December Events: December 4th - Religious School Committee Meeting 9:45am in the Beber Auditorium • December 9th - Family Service at 7:00pm • December 10th - B’nai Mitzvah of Brian and Logan Kahn at 10:30am • December 17th - Junior Congregation at 9:30am • December 18th - Religious School Hanukkah Program at Temple Tikvah • December 19th - 1st Night of Hanukkah • December 23rd - Hanukkah Shabbat at 7:30pm • December 25th - January 1st - Religious School Closed for Recess
As You Celebrate the Eight Beautiful, Miraculous Nights of Hanukkah Why Not Create Your Own Special Family Traditions with Cooking Together; Exchanging and Giving Gifts to Those in Need, As Well As One Another; Reading; and Playing Games...
MAZEL TOV TO THE KAHN FAMILY!
- Hi, my name is Brian Kahn. I am thrilled to celebrate my B’nai Mitzvah with my brother who is going to be doing the whole thing with me, and my family and friends. Our B’nai Mitzvah is on Saturday, December 10th the day before my Mom’s birthday! I live with my brother Logan Kahn, my parents Sharon & Victor, and my three cats Oreo, Jasmine, and Cloudy. My parents/family are important to me, because they always help me when doing homework because I sometimes struggle. My cat, Oreo loves joining me in my tutoring session that are hosted by the Cantor and the Rabbi. Cloudy is important to me, because she is our oldest cat. She is 17 years old, which means she has been in our life from the beginning to the present. Jasmine loves her snacks and lots of attention.
- I am in 8th grade which means I am graduating from Roslyn Middle School this year. I enjoy biking with friends, playing video games, and antagonizing my brother. Our Mitzvah Project was giving our old books to our Mom to bring to the Harbor Hill Elementary School, where she just started working at on September 1st. We donated the books to Miss Savitt’s and her 2nd Class.
- Hi, my name is Logan Kahn. I am writing this for the Tikvah Times, because I will be celebrating my Bar Mitzvah with my family consisting of - my Mom, my Dad, and my twin brother Brian who will be on the bimah with me, and maybe my cats Cloudy, Jasmine, and Oreo; as well as my friends and my congregation from Temple Tikvah on Saturday, December 10th. For fun I enjoy, playing video games, hanging out with my friends, playing with my cats, and spending time with my family. Now that you’ve gotten to know me a little, let me tell you about my Mitzvah Project.
- It was difficult for me and my brother Brian to come up with a Mitzvah Project. It is also difficult to get rid of stuff we don’t need. So me and my brother decided to come up with the idea of donating books to Ms. Savitt’s 2nd Grade Class in Harbor Hill Elementary School in Roslyn. We didn’t need these books, so why not give these books to people who need them? This Mitzvah Project benefited me, because obviously I was getting rid of stuff I don’t need, but most importantly I was giving books to kids that wanted them. My Mom works at this school and helps in Ms. Savitt’s Class and Mom got to tell us how much the teacher and the kids greatly appreciated the new books. As I become a Bar Mitzvah I am hoping to do more and more great deeds like this and become a better person.
TIKVAH TOTS
Let’s Go Beyond the Expected for Ourselves & Others
- As the days get colder and the nights get longer, you know Hanukkah is fast approaching. There is a sense of excitement in the air as our youngest community members look forward to lighting the candles, spinning the dreidels, eating the gelt, and of course...opening presents. Yet while we want to allow our children to have this great anticipation and enjoyment in the Winter, we also want to instill our Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (healing the world together) and G’Milut Chasadim (loving kindness).
- How can we do both at once? Perhaps thinking of ways to spread those values to our greater community, by inviting friends and neighbors of different faiths to our house to take part in our celebration or having our children sort through the clothes and toys they have outgrown and taking them to others who could use them at this time of year. Let us all find ways to kindle those lights and spread them to all we meet.
Director of Youth & Family Engagement
Wishing Everyone A Wonderful Hanukkah Filled with Light & Love and A Happy & Healthy 2023!
- As we begin the celebration of Hanukkah I am so happy to have been able to spend so much time the past few months with my Temple Tikvah family and friends!
- This past year has been filled with experiences and inspiration from families of all backgrounds, to seek out and create their own points of Jewish connection, both individually and as a family unit. Just as we acknowledge that each family is unique, we recognize that engagement in Jewish life is not one size fits all.
- Through participation in the community, it is our hope, that all families will create deep and lasting bonds inside of Temple Tikvah that will radiate outside of our walls.
- The Youth and Family Bowling Event last month at Herrill Lanes was filled with laughter and strikes! It was so nice to be able to share in this fun event. I know lots of kids who bowled their highest ever scores and one even had his first strike. A special thank you to all the students who made sure to include their younger siblings!
- Upcoming Events: Junior Congregation will next meet on Saturday, December 17th • On Sunday, January 8th - Krafty Hands will be returning immediately following Religious School for a canvas painting project for all students and youth • On Saturday, January 21st - Family Havdallah Event
B’Shalom
AN AFTERNOON OF FAMILY BOWLING FUN AT HERRILL LANES
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MAZEL TOV!
HENRY MORTON POLAK HAS ARRIVED
mazel tov!
rabbi danielle weisbrot
Come Join the Temple Tikvah Choir!
We Would Love to Increase Our Membership ~ Larry Konstan ~
- About eight years ago my wife, Gloria and I were looking for a new temple. Our friends recommended Temple Tikvah. We tried it and were very pleased.
- We listened to who we thought were the Rabbi and the Cantor; not knowing we were really listening to Danielle Weisbrot and Charla Schnupp, who were wonderful. We were sold on Temple Tikvah. We learned a bit later, that Danielle and Charla were lay members subbing for Rabbi Randy and Cantor Bonné, our former Cantor. In fact, Danielle and Charla were members of the Temple Tikvah Choir.
- As we began to attend services regularly, we fell in love with the all-female choir. The members sang so well together that we made sure to attend their once monthly service, even if we missed others. So, in 2014 we joined Temple Tikvah largely, because of how much we enjoyed Choir.
- In 2014 I was singing baritone with the Huntington Men’s Chorus. That group rehearsed every Wednesday evening. I had been with them since 1983 performing three concerts a year.
- I later learned, when in 2015, I was invited to join the Tikvah Choir by a choir member, that men could be part of the choir and in fact had been members in prior years. It would be a difficult choice for me as both groups met on Wednesday evenings. It took me a year to decide that the Hebrew music performed each month was where I wanted to be. I would be able to sing tenor and that was a plus. Fortunately, I was able to convince my friend, Joe Massey (we both sang in our prior temple) to join as well. He was and is a wonderful Basso. This began a new and fabulous period for me of Temple life.
- Singing the music is uplifting and provides a spiritual joy to us as choir members, as well as to the congregation. The Choir members look forward to weekly rehearsals, and the congregation has let us know of their joy in listening to monthly choir services, especially our singing during the High Holidays.
- Right now, the choir is led by Cantor Leslie Friedlander and Accompanist Yury Gabay. We have two Sopranos, three Altos, one Tenor (that’s me) and two Basses. Unfortunately, not all of us can be available for every monthly service.
- That is where you come in! We need a few more members that want to sing and can be available for rehearsals and the monthly services. You do not have to be a soloist; just someone who loves music, can carry a tune, and stays on key.
Ladies and gentlemen - take a chance and try your voice with the choir. It could be one of the best decisions you make.
social action
- Hanukkah is a celebration of the dedication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Hillel and his school taught that one candle should be on the first night followed by a candle each night. Today in Israel the Festival of Lights is celebrated by placing a menorah in the open. In Israel school is closed. Students have celebrations of music and/or plays. A relay with runners carrying torches continues until the final torchbearer reaches the Western Wall. The torch is handed to the Chief Rabbi who uses it to light the first light of the giant menorah at the Wall. Therefore, Hanukkah is a holiday of thanks for freedom. This year the eight days of lighting candles every evening goes from December 18th to December 26th.
- In ancient times the city-state of Jerusalem-Judah lay between the two great powers of Egypt and Syria. The leaders who ruled in Egypt and in Syria, believed in the worship of Zeus. The Monotheism did not fit the leaders of the former area of Alexander the Great’s Empire. Judah Maccabee and his followers showed that the willingness to fight with courage, in turn gave us the strength to triumph in a struggle. The Maccabee’s used force to allow the Jews to practice their religion.
- Never be afraid to stand up for what is right. The word Hanukkah in Hebrew also means “education,” and rabbis and Jewish educators try to instill in their congregants and students the notion that the holiday celebrates Jewish strengths, perseverance, and continuity.
- Help those who need help. Share your holiday happiness. When these are the rules of your behavior, your actions deserve the celebration part of Hanukkah today. Hanukkah celebrations include prayer.
- The celebrations are filled delicious foods and often include music and dance.
- In our society, it also means 8 days of chocolate goodies. These goodies are often given as awards in the game of dreidel. Gifts are fun items, yet often include learning as well.
- Hanukkah is a time when we are constantly reminded that happiness can emerge from eight days of our good actions. The good actions fit Judaism and can become the New Year’s Resolutions for the New Year Celebration in our nation.
Happy Hanukkah!
brotherhood
It’s December & Hanukkah is Just Around the Corner!
- What a fun time of the year. Families get together, everyone brings a yummy dish to eat (especially latkes), holiday games are played (spinning the dreidel), and songs are sung. Oh yes, let us not forget...gifts are exchanged - Is it toys? Is it clothes? Is it electronics? Is it gadgets of all sorts? What will it be this year?
- When our kids were small (younger) and all our relatives also had youngsters, we just gave to the kids. The adults did not get any gifts. The joy was watching the kids open their presents. As the years passed, some of our relatives suggested, we pick one family’s name out of a “hat” and whoever picked that name was responsible to buy the couple a gift, plus getting all the kids gifts. It was all very hush, hush..
- This worked for many years, but now besides getting the kids the gifts, we do something called, and forgive me if I get the name wrong - A Chinese Grab Bag (also called White Elephant Gift Exchange or Yankee Swap). This is when everyone buys one gift, couples buy 2 gifts, and you do not know who will get your gift. Prior to the grab bag, everyone gets a number (the order that you pick). The wrapped gifts are then displayed on a table. When it’s your turn you can pick and keep your wrapped gift or trade (taking another person’s already opened gift).
- Hanukkah is a holiday filled with love, joy, and traditions. So as the Festival of Lights begin this month let’s remember to rededicate ourselves to our families and others. The first light this year is lit at sundown on Sunday, December 18th and is to be lit each night until sundown on Monday, December 26th.
- Brotherhood News: A big THANK YOU to everyone who attended Brotherhood’s Annual Fundraiser at Panera Bread in Mineola last month! • Monday, December 12th - Brotherhood Meeting at 7:00pm, both in-person & on ZOOM • Tuesday, December 13th - Trivia Night on ZOOM for Brotherhood Members • Sunday, December 18th at 9:30am - Brotherhood will be serving our Religious School Students our infamous LATKES!
Until Next Month...Happy Hanukkah Everyone!
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FRIENDS & FAMILY
SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY & SHARING A GOOD MEAL FILLED WITH LAUGHTER TOGETHER!
BROTHERHOOD DELIVERING CHALLAH TO ITS MEMBERS FOR SHABBAT
lifelong learning
Hanukkah Reminds Us That There are a Variety of Alternative Models That Offer Everyone a Rich Way to Live a Jewish Life
- Lifelong Learning: The New Jew is a four-episode Israeli TV documentary, showcasing the cultural and political influence of the Jewish community in the United States, the variety of alternative models it offers for living a rich Jewish life, and the intricate relations between them and the State of Israel. The message of the series is that in America every Jew is a Jew-by-choice. The series is produced by the Public Broadcasting Corporation and the documentary is presented by one of Israel’s most popular comedians, Guri Alfi. (For an interesting perspective of this documentary you might like to read: ‘The New Jew’ shows Israelis how Judaism works in the U.S. by Rabbi Leon Morris, Rabbi Josh Weinberg / June 22, 2021 by clicking on the LINK below.)
- For the next 3 Lunch & Learn Events we will be screening and discussing each of these episodes in partnership with the Congregation in Shoam, Israel with Rabbi Rinat Sefania. Kehillat Shoam is our Sister Congregation in Israel to whom we donated a Sefer Torah. We will meet at noon on Saturday, December 17th for the second installment. Each episode is independent. So, if you missed the first, feel free to join us for any or all of the remaining episodes. After watching the first show, we broke out into rooms to discuss what stood out to us that informs our own personal Judaism. It was a wonderful experience to connect with our Israeli counterparts. We hope you will join us for the next episode. Details will follow in the Weekly Updates.
- Torah Study: Torah Study continues as always on Saturday mornings at 9:00am with Rabbi Sheinberg on ZOOM and in-person at Temple Tikvah. The LINKS are always in the Weekly Updates. We hope to see you there.
Chag Sameach!
sisterhood
The Sisterhood Scoop
- As we look forward to the de”light”ful holiday of Hanukkah, Sisterhood is busy making holiday plans too. Hanukkah means family, sharing, and fun for all ages. Sweet memories of watching the menorah candles burn each night, playing dreidel games, watching the excitement of a little one opening a treasured gift or making the big decision to have applesauce or sour cream on your latkes all bring smiles to many faces.
- It is also a time to remember others who are in need. The holiday comes when the weather is cold and often gray, it is up to us to help others in any way we can to repair our world and create tikkun olam. Please think about a person, a group or an organization that could use your help. You can make a phone call or visit a senior you have not seen in a while, volunteer in person or donate to a worthy cause. The beautiful lights of Hanukkah will be even brighter if you do!
- Our first General Membership Meeting is this Thursday, December 1st at 7:30pm in the Beber and on ZOOM. Our own Rabbi Sheinberg will lead us in a talk about the Christmas/Hanukkah dilemma. All Sisterhood Members are welcome to join in this lively discussion. Look for details in the Weekly Updates. The Monthly Board Meeting will begin at 7:00pm, right before the General Membership Meeting.
- On Wednesday, December 21st Sisterhood will be honored to participate in the Annual Menorah Lighting on Hillside Avenue, brought to the community by The New Hyde Park Civics Association. Look for details in the Weekly Update. Come to sing and share a sweet treat with us as we represent Temple Tikvah’s hope for peace and comfort in our world.
We Wish Everyone a Happy Hanukkah and A Wonderful New Year Filled with Good Health, Love, and Laughter
CARING COMMUNITY
Tis the Season!
- Part of the traditions of the Jewish faith and our heritage is healing the world by being kind and doing good deeds. What we were taught at a young age is that giving is just the beginning of creating a more cohesive and understanding community. So, as we prepare to light our menorahs it is important to not only teach and remember tikkun olam now, but to also teach and remember g’milut chasadim - the value of deeds of loving-kindness...all year round.
- We request that as you take the time to purchase gifts for your loved ones, prepare to go to parties with your friends, and while you are celebrating the season with your colleagues that you think of others who may not be as fortunate. There are many among us who are alone, may be unemployed, may be ill or may be struggling emotionally during these challenging times. Perhaps consider inviting them over for a meal, bringing them a small care package of holiday treats, giving them a nominal gift card to help them out or just call them to say hello and chat for a while.
- It is important that we remember not to take things for granted and exemplify the value of being there for one another, whether it is someone we know or not. Our families over the years have celebrated Hanukkah by both remembering and doing; we give to others each of the eight nights of Hanukkah - cookies to our local firehouse, donating towels & blankets to animal shelters, sending gifts overseas to our soldiers, and making chai donations to charities (The Ronald MacDonald House, St. Jude’s for Children, Habitat for Humanity, The Book Fairies - to name a few).
The story of Hanukkah is about staying true to one’s self in the face of overwhelming faces of assimilation. We could easily join in the commercialization of sacred times. How much better to take a minor Jewish holiday and turn it into an opportunity to do our part to heal the world. (Rabbi Victor S. Appell)
- REMEMBER TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The Afternoon Book Club will next meet on Thursday, December 8th at 1:30pm to review The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner (Historical, Women’s Fiction - April 18, 1906: A massive earthquake rocks San Francisco just before daybreak, igniting a devouring inferno. Lives are lost, lives are shattered, but some rise from the ashes forever changed...goodeads.com) • The Writing Group will next meet on Tuesday, December 20th at 7:30pm • The Evening Book Club - TBA in the Weekly Update.
HAKARAT HATOV - הַכָּרַת הַטּוֹב
TODA RABA – תודה רבה
KOL NIDRE DONATIONS:
- Angel: Barbara Silberman • Susan & Martin Siroka • Sisterhood • Ken & Neela Weber
- Chesed: Arnold & Sylvia Bloch • Cheryle & Steve Levine
- Tzedekah: Elaine Farber • Gloria & Lawrence Konstan • Joyce & Joel Mensoff
- Benefactor: Betsy Jacobs Biviano • Arline & Jack Cazes • Bruce, Maria, Lauren & Marc Gross • Carole Kaplan • Lisa Lupo • David & Sandra Peskin
- Patron: Bader Family • Brotherhood • Fran Fredrick • Ronni & Charlie Hollander • Marilyn Markowitz • Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Massey • Stuart & Judy Weinstock
- Sponsor: Arlynn H. Charlotte • Beth Feldman • Sonia Fink • Martin & Susan Fox • Marc & Michele Gold • Terry & Ira Lepzelter • Mimi Kahn • Phyllis Richards • Helaine & Ed Schachter • Janet & Barry Spool • Norman & Dr. Stephen J. Wilson
- Donor: Muriel Adler • Anonymous • Ann Arkin • Michele & Dennis Baltuch • Florence Baravarian • Cindy & Joe Bettelheim • Sheila & Martin Bokser • Farhad Bolandakhtari • The Chirel Family • The Comerchero Family • Rochelle & Evan Fischer • Vivian E. Floch • Alan Fogelman • Stephen & Barbara Goldberg • Susan & Martin Goldschmidt • Lauren & James Gries • Lori & Mark Gordon • David Herz & Janet Stahl • Andrea King • Leslie Kizner • Traci & Victor Levy • Helen Lipson & Carol Weiner • Susan & André Louis • The Magidson Family • Mark & Robin Mandell • Lynn Moser • Margery & Edward Orenstein • Mr. & Mrs. Richard Ravens & Family • Barbara & Milton Rosenberg • Gerson & Pam Sabel • Susan Schall • Barbara, Ron, Melissa & Justin Schreiber • Jack & June Schwarz • Claire Shapiro • Dr. Irving & Doris Silberman • Joan Wiener • Marvin Witt • Laurence Wolfson • Jack & Linda Zaffos • Howard & Gale Zeidman • Irene & Stanley Zorn
- Participant: Deborah Abramowitz • Jeanie & George Berger • Terry Hood Curiale • Ruth Friedlander • Steve & Doreen Geller • Muriel Gorochow • Andrew & Marilyn Mandell • Lee Newman & Family • Karla Osuna • Donald & Lori Panetta • Sandy Portnoy • Alene & Helene Schonhaut
- HELEN BADER SPECIAL PROJECT FUND: Robert Bader in memory of Rosalyn Schwartz
- SIMCAH FUND: Steven & Cheryl Gluzband in honor of a baby naming • Lynn Moser in honor of the birth of Carol Reiter’s grandchild, Henry Morton Polak • Joyce & Joel Mensoff in honor of the birth of Carol Reiter’s grandchild, Henry Morton Polak • Sandra & David Peskin in honor of the birth of Henry Morton Polak • Susan Schall in honor of the birth of Henry Morton Polak • Roberta Siroka in honor of Anne Siroka's 1st Birthday • Barbara Silberman in honor of Quincy Ford and Brian & Logan Kahns' B’nai Mitzvah
- SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND: Phyllis Richards in memory of Sam Soloshatz, Sadie Soloshatz, Mollie Glick, and Hyman Glick
- TEMPLE TIKVAH MEMORIAL FUND: Muriel Adler in memory of Susan Orville Hanlon and Phil Hersh • Sharon Adler in memory of Louis Kornhauser and Carole Feith • Carolyn Alexander in memory of Florence Williams • Robert Bader in memory of Rosalyn Schwartz • Arnold & Sylvia Bloch in memory of Florence Bloch, Marion Schiebel, and Susan Orville Hanlon • Bernice Bloch in memory of Marion Florence Bloch • Steve & Maureen Berman in memory of Edna Berman • Lorraine Bertan in memory of Celia Bertan and Lester Bertan • Sheila & Martin Bokser in memory of Lillian Jupiter Sussman • Brotherhood in memory of Rosalyn Schwartz, Susan Orville Hanlon, and Barry Flanraich • Arline & Jack Cazes in memory of Erich Herz • Helene Cohen-Mrantz in memory of Ruth Ackerman • Marc & Andrea Comerchero in memory of Aaron Comerchero • Vivian Floch in memory of Ruth & Walter Floch • Fran Fredrick in memory of Edgar Daniel • Marc & Michele Gold in memory of Wilma Cohen and Louis Lasker • Martin & Susan Goldschmidt in memory of Herbert Goldschmidt • Mark & Lori Gordon in memory of Betty Gordon • Dean Hernan in memory of Ruth Hernan • Lois & Richard Howard in memory of Sheldon Feitell • Nancy Kiss in memory of Sue Hurwitz • Lawrence & Deborah Klig in memory of Yehuda Klig and Betty Klig • Judy & Sol Lefkowitz in memory of George Silverman • Terry & Ira Lepzelter in memory of Robert Schonfeld, Jerome Lepzelter, and Dolores Schonfeld • Estelle Magidson in memory of Joseph Farber and Goldie Farber • Andrew & Marilyn Mandell in memory of Samuel Mandell • Joyce & Joel Mensoff in memory of Susan Orville Hanlon • Lynn Moser in memory of Susan Orville Hanlon and Sonya Okun • Karla Osuna in memory of Shirley Brooks, Harry Brooks, and Martha Steinberg • Sandra & David Peskin in memory of Dan Egan, Al Cohen, Pearl Cohen, Ben & Esther Peskin, Roz Schwartz, and Susan Orville Hanlon • Sandra Portnoy in memory of Evelyn Portnoy • Barbara & Milton Rosenberg in memory of Henry Rosenberg • Susan Schall in memory of Burton Schall • Janet & Barry Spool in memory of Nathan Kaplan • Barbara Silberman in memory of Susan Orville Hanlon • Joan Wiener in memory of Irving Kolman • Howard & Gale Zeidman in memory of Robert Mindlin
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* DECEMBER 2022 calendar
KISLEV - TEVET 5783
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1st - On the Marc Sports Talk at 4:00pm; Sisterhood Monthly Board Meeting at 7:00pm; and Sisterhood General Membership Meeting, including a Presentation by Rabbi Sheinberg In-person & on ZOOM at 7:30pm
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2nd - Tikvah Tots Shabbat at 6:30pm & Shabbat Services with Choir at 7:30pm
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3rd - Torah Study at 9:00am
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4th - Religious School at 9:30am & Religious School Committee Meeting at 9:45am
- MONDAY, DECEMBER 5th - Semi•Annual Congregation Meeting at 8:00pm
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7th - Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8th - Afternoon Book Club at 1:30pm & On the Marc Sports Talk at 4:00pm
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th - Family Shabbat Services at 7:00pm
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th - Torah Study at 9:00am & Brian and Logan Kahns' B’nai Mitzvah at 10:30am
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11th - Religious School at 9:30am & Commonpoint Queens Event at 12:15pm
- MONDAY, DECEMBER 12th - Brotherhood Meeting at 7:00pm both on ZOOM & In-person
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13th - Brotherhood ZOOM Trivia Night at 7:00pm
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14th - Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15th - On the Marc Sports Talk at 4:00pm
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16th - Shabbat Service at 7:30pm
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th - Torah Study at 9:00am; Junior Congregation on ZOOM at 9:30am; Tikvah Tots Hanukkah at 10:30am; and Lunch & Learn 12:00pm
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18th - Religious School, including Hanukkah Program with Brotherhood’s Scrumptious Latkes at 9:30am / HANUKKAH - LIGHTING OF 1st CANDLE
- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20th - Writing Group at 7:30pm
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21st - Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22nd - On the Marc Sports Talk at 4:00pm
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23rd - Hanukkah Shabbat Services at 7:30pm
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24th - Torah Study at 9:00am / CHRISTMAS EVE
- SUNDAY, DECEMBER 25th - CHRISTMAS / RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CLOSED
- MONDAY, DECEMBER 26th - LAST DAY OF HANUKKAH / LIGHTING OF FINAL CANDLE
- WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28th - Choir Rehearsal at 7:00pm
- THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29th - On the Marc Sports Talk at 4:00pm
- FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30th - Shabbat Services at 7:30pm / NEW YEAR’S EVE
- SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st - Torah Study at 9:00am
* PLEASE REFER TO THE WEEKLY UPDATES & THE LINK BELOW (CLICK ON NEW EVENTS, THEN CALENDAR) FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION *
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