Serving the needs of
our diverse Jewish
community for more
than 119 years.
February 2016 | Shevat—Adar 5776
Rabbi’s Message
120 Years Old: A Once in a Lifetime Event
My Bubbe (grandmother), may she rest in peace,
performed a ritual (of sorts), when someone with whom
she was within earshot had a multiple/serial sneeze. After
each sneeze she would offer a word or a few words, in
Yiddish, when translated, went something like this:
First sneeze: “To health!”
Second sneeze: “To living!”
Third sneeze: “To long years!”
Fourth sneeze: “With your spouse …”
Fifth sneeze: “until 120 years!”
And after the fifth sneeze, she would either begin the
cycle again, or call the doctor.
As a child (whose maternal grandparents lived with us),
my cousins and I would laugh whenever we heard our
grandmother pronounce this ritual. As much as we
heard Yiddish regularly spoken by my grandparents and
their generation, and, to a lesser extent, by my parents
and their generation, the Yiddish still sounded funny to
our ears. But it was also the expectation: Would there
be a second sneeze, or a third sneeze? Could we make
it all the way to a “royal flush” of sneezing? “G-d bless
you!” or “Gesundheit !” had nothing on us.
And there was also the mystery of 120 years. These
were surreal years when the United States was
commemorating the Civil War Centennial against the
backdrop of the Civil Rights movement and, looking
forward, dreams of space exploration. 120 years
seemed like an eternity.
As I grew older, I learned that it was Moses who
reached 120 years old who inspired my grandmother's
ritual. In some Jewish circles it was commonplace to
wish someone “120 years,” usually in Hebrew or
Yiddish, upon reaching any plateau in their life. Today,
medical experts say that advancements in health could
bring our children close to that achievement. Recently,
my cousin Sadie celebrated her 106th birthday.
(http://www.necn.com/news/new-england/106-YearOld-Attributes-Her-Longevity-Partly-to-Beer-347300052
.html and http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/106year-old-says-beer-is-the-secret-to-her-longevity_56460
125e4b08cda348866b6)
I feel somewhat embarrassed that I am wishing her a
paltry 14 years.
Why has Jewish tradition singled out Moses? Why not
Abraham at 175 years? Or Sarah at 127 years? Or
Methuselah at 969 years?
The answer, I believe, is not in the number itself,
although 120 is round and can more easily be “worked”
by numerologists (12 tribes x 10 commandments). It
was also about what was going on in the life of the
Jewish people when Moses reached that plateau. Yes, it
represented the end of Moses’ life; but for the Jewish
people, it represented reaching the Promised Land.
“120” represents, not an end, but a transition to
something new and different, a celebration of continuity.
2016 marks the 120th year of the Pine Brook Jewish
Center. It will be a time that we “remember our past, live
the present, and trust the future.” It is a celebration of our
lives; but, like that moment 3,200 years ago when our
ancestors stood with Sinai behind us and the promised
land of Israel in front of us, we have the privilege to
march forward confidently to make our destiny.
May the Pine Brook Jewish Center and its members
proudly go forward as heirs to our brave ancestors in
this coming, momentous year.
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
JONATHAN COHEN
President
As the New Year gets into full swing, we should look forward to a year full of programming and events at
PBJC. I would like to raise some awareness well in advance of some items of interest for all congregants.
Hopefully everyone is now are that during 2016, we will be celebrating our 120th year as the essential center
of the Jewish community in Montville, and 20 years since the merger with Lake Hiawatha Jewish Center. Judy
Gothelf has graciously offered to head up a committee that will plan a proper commemoration of these
milestones, including establishing a visual display incorporating many artifacts that will be provided by our
members. We will also be displaying many of the items – photographs and documents that were donated
previously to the Jewish Historical society, which provide a rich history of PBJC’s past. All members are
encouraged to join in the creation of this history, particularly as an opportunity to show their own families
Jewish journeys that have brought us each to PBJC. More on this come in future candlestick articles and
communications from Judy’s committee.
Throughout our 120-year history, we have dealt, with varying
degrees, with the scourge of anti-Semitism. Mark Roffman,
one of our past Presidents has pointed out and asked, who,
more so than the Jewish community, should understand the
scourge of bias and hate against anyone, simply predicated
on religious beliefs? Mark has specifically called out the
suffering of the Syrian refugees, and requested the support of
EXEC and the Chevra to engage the congregation in finding
meaningful ways to show our support of the Syrian refugees.
We heartedly agreed. Mark will establishing a committee in the
next few weeks to examine the most appropriate ways for
PBJC to help, and I would ask everyone to strongly
considering supporting this committee by participating in their
activities.
And lastly, on May 1st, Jerry Oppenberg will be spearheading
our annual Yom Hashoah program. Due to the age and frailty
of all but the youngest victims, it’s difficult to find those with
first hand exposure. This year’s program will be quite different
than what we have previously been exposed to. Jerry has
been able to bring the producers of a documentary on the
S.S. St. Louis – a ship loaded with over 900 Jewish refugees
looking to escape Nazi Germany after Kristallnacht – but were
refused entry by Cuba, the U.S. and other countries. The
documentary – “Complicity” (a single word name here is most
powerful) should be mandatory education.
Join us as we celebrate
Pine Brook Jewish Center's
120th Anniversary
Saturday, May 14, 2016
7:30 pm.
Details to Follow.
I hope to see everyone at all of these events, and will look forward to keeping you updated on the additional
programming events we will be offering.
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NURSERY SCHOOL
ROSANNE MENDELOWITZ
Nursery School Director
PBJC Nursery School kicked off 2016 with big news!
Beginning September 2016, we will be expanding our already vibrant and stimulating preschool program to
accommodate the needs of parents who require longer hours. Children ages 18 months to 5 years can now
enroll in The Giggle Zone, an expanded care option (hours available from 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.) to complement
our current preschool classes.
We are a state-licensed Early Childhood program, which also includes the fabulous, fun-in-the-sun Pine Brook
Day Camp. Our vibrant programs are highlighted by age-appropriate activities under the care of experienced,
loving and professional staff and a curriculum designed for Kindergarten preparation. Weekly in-school
enrichment classes including physical education, science, music and art, as well as optional after-school
enrichment programs highlight the scope of what we offer. At PBJC Nursery, we encourage children to become
independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners!
Prospective families are invited to schedule a tour! We would love to show you our wonderful, secure, modern
facility, meet our staff and learn more about our highly-regarded preschool programs! Families of all faiths
welcome. Help us spread the word and share this information with your friends, neighbors and co-workers.
January reminded us that winter
can provide for exciting stories,
“Our vibrant programs are highlighted by age-appropriate activities
projects and outdoor fun and, just
under the care of experienced, loving and professional staff and a
like each snowflake is unique, so
curriculum designed for Kindergarten preparation. “
are each and every one of us. As
we move into February and the
second half of our school year, we look forward to so many exciting programs, including a special visitor for
Dental Health Month, the arrival of the baby chicks and butterflies, Purim, Passover, Yom Ha’Atzmaut and so
much more as we anxiously await the arrival of spring (and boy do we have a lot in store for spring)!
Planning for Pine Brook Day Camp is in full swing! We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2016,
for children ages 2-5. Registration forms are available through the nursery office or on our website. At Pine
Brook Day Camp we offer an 8 week program highlighted by fabulous weekly themes and programming that
includes water play, arts and crafts, music, games, sports, special events and more!
Be sure to regularly check the PBJC website and Facebook page. We will be sharing all sorts of information,
updates and photos.
As always, my door is always open to anyone who would like more information about any of our nursery
programs.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
MARY SHEYDWASSER
Religious School Director
Throughout our history whenever Jews moved into town, the first thing they did was establish a synagogue, a
school and a hospital. For us, communal institutions were of paramount importance. It is not surprising that so
many synagogues were named Jewish Community Centers because that is exactly what they were, the place
where the members of the community came together. A generation ago, many Jews used the synagogue as their
social base; that is where their friends were found and where their activities took place. The Hebrew word for
congregation or community is Kehilla. We at Pine Brook Jewish Center Religious School are striving to create a
Kehilla Kedosha, a holy community where our students continue
to identify with their Jewish identity and carry on with the legacy
of l’dor v’dor, one generation to the next.
Continuing the tradition of a Kehilla, our kitah gimel parents and
students came together today to learn about Shabbat and the
meaning of the Kiddush. More importantly, they collectively
learned more about one another and shared past family
experiences. Take a moment and consider the following questions
to stimulate a discussion with your peers and children.
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Describe an instance which you were especially aware of being Jewish?
Which person who you have known has had the most impact on your life as a Jew?
What do you value most about being Jewish?
What kind of Jew makes you feel most proud?
What is your most prized possession?
Have you ever felt embarrassed being a Jew?
Did you celebrate Shabbat in your home when you were a child?
What is one piece of Jewish advice or wisdom you received from your parents?
Though we are in the midst of winter, spring is on the horizon. The holiday Tu B'Shevat signifies a renewal with the
magic of nature. It is a festival that symbolizes love for Israel and which shows our feelings for trees and plants as
living fruitful things. Let us at PBJC work together as a community and continue to support Israel by planting a
forest together!
FEBRUARY
Saturday, 2/6: Kitah Aleph leading Junior Congregation
Sunday, 2/7: Worldwide wrap
Sunday, 2/14: No Religious School
Saturday, 2/20: Kitah Bet leading Junior Congregation
Sunday, 2/21: Kitah Aleph Siddur Workshop for parents and
students
Sunday, 2/28 – Kitah Bet Birkat Habayit Workshop for parents and students
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BABYSITTING SERVICES
To place a listing in the directory,
please send your information to
Gina Logrande by the 10th of each
month. Please provide regular
updates as your children’s
circumstanes change.
B’yachad • Grades 8-10
Beyond B’yachad • Grades 11 & 12
Jordan Buren
973.882.1227
Ara Nazmiyal
973.580.5347
Ryan Kahwaty, 13
Red Cross BTC
973.255.6478
Noah Sokaler, 15
973.567.2416
Alexis Liebes
973.276.1117
Naomi Weinflash
Red Cross BTC
973-299-7363
Brittany Liebes
973.276.1117
Alyssa Weiss
973.227.6156
If you are in grades 8—12 and have
never taken any Hebrew High School
Class before—it isn’t too late!
Learning, Building Community, Trips,
Fun, Weekly Dinners, Activities,
Bowling and so much more!
All classes & schools are independent of each other
All students are welcome anytime
No Homework, No Tests!
Come Join the Fun!
PBJC is collecting baby clothes for a program in Passaic
that provides day care for high school students with
children who want to finish their degrees. We are
participating in this mitzvah on behalf of our long standing
member Mickey Gilbert and would appreciate donation of
clothing for babies 6 months to 3 years. A box has been
placed in the PBJC hallway for donations. Please call
Carol Berman at 973-299-0755 with any questions.
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SISTERHOOD
ILENE THAILER
President, PBJC Sisterhood
Join the fun! PBJC Sisterhood offers opportunities for social activities, educational experiences, fundraising, and personal growth. We are
dedicated to the perpetuation of Conservative Judaism by promoting Jewish education and encouraging cultural and social activities for
our membership, the congregation and the community. Dues are $45 per year ($36 for our senior members).
Sisterhood and Men’s Club are honored to help lead Shabbat
services on Saturday, February 20th. Please join us for this very
special Sisterhood/Men’s Club Shabbat with a special Kiddush after.
Everyone is invited to participate, whether you would like to read
something in English or Hebrew. If you would like a part, please
contact me at [email protected].
There will be another installment of Game Night on Wednesday,
February 10. We are once again happy to feature Mah Jongg
beginner/instructional tables, so stop by if you have always wanted
to learn to play…There is no better way than in a warm comfortable
environment with coffee and cake! Experienced players are welcome
to bring their group or come alone and join a group of players. All
games are welcome, bridge, canasta or scrabble, just bring your
cards and game boards. Thank you to Fiona Markel and Betsy
Steckelman for coordinating this event and looking forward to the
Cinco De Mah Jongg event in May.
GAME NIGHT
Wedneday • February 10
SISTERHOOD/MENS’
GROUP SHABBAT
February 20
(Special Kiddush Follows)
PURIM BASKET
Please look in your mailboxes this month for your Purim Basket
PACKING & DELIVERY
sponsorship letter. This is Sisterhood’s biggest fundraiser of the year
March 20
and it enables us to support the many events for PBJC, the Nursery
School and the Religious School. A portion of the proceeds will go to a
charity in Israel. We greatly appreciate your support of our Mishloach Manot program and the requisite giving to
charity will be going to a great cause. Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 20th, for Purim Basket packing and
delivery—we need a lot of volunteers to make this work! Thanks so Mary Sue Rossinow and Elisa Sandler for putting
together the baskets this year. Please contact them with any questions or if you would like to help or be a sponsor.
As always, thank you for your support of the PBJC Sisterhood. If
you are not already a member, please join us at any of our
wonderful events and come see what you’ve been missing! If
you have any suggestions, comments and even complaints, I am
always available to talk. Please e-mail me at
[email protected] or call me at 201-658-4244. I look forward
to hearing from you.
Don’t forget if you would like to sponsor an Oneg, email Elaine
Nachshen at [email protected]
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FRIENDSHIP CLUB
BETTY CRANE
Friendship Club Coordinator
The Friendship Club began in 2000 with a grant from MetroWest. Currently, we have about 250 members from Morris and Essex
counties. We meet at various times of the year depending on the synagogue schedule. We take trips to museums, attend concerts and
shows, have a mid-winter brunch in February, a Shabbat dinner in November, and evening programs. We have about eight events a year,
several with bus transportation. Dues are $25 annually.
The Friendship Club ended 2015 on a high note! Our joint meeting with the Socially Active Single Seniors
group on Tuesday evening, December 15 was a tremendous success. Rhonda Denet, a vocalist and
songwriter, entertained us with Motown music and everyone enjoyed this special program. We were rocking
in our seats, dancing in the aisles and singing along with Rhonda.. Afterwards, we celebrated Hanukkah with
refreshments including jelly doughnuts and a delicious sheet cake. If scheduling permits, we hope that
Rhonda will perform for us again sometime this year.
Our annual mid-winter brunch will take place on Sunday, February 28 in Scheinman Hall and hopefully, the
weather will be more cooperative this year! Our guest speaker is Rabbi Finkel who will discuss “Believe It or
Not – The Countdown to Passover Has Begun.” A flyer with complete details will be mailed to our members
in early February. In order to provide ample seating and food, please remember to respond no later than
Wednesday, February 24.
As a reminder, the annual dues statement for the year 2016 will be included in our February mailing. Since we
are no longer receiving funding from the synagogue, we hope that you will make every effort to support The
Friendship Club. In this way, we can continue to provide quality programming for our group. Please return the
form to me at your earliest convenience and thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Looking forward to seeing you at the brunch on Sunday, February 28.
CHAVERIM
SHELL RUSSO
Coordinator
Chaverim of PBJC are a vibrant group of adults 60+ who meet at 11:30 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at the Center.
We have informative and entertaining programs. We enjoy speakers, current event discussions, entertainment, movies, in house
luncheons, trips and dining at nearby restaurants. Bring a cold dairy lunch, (if you’d like), and socialize before each program. Call Shelly
at 973.627.5370 for more information. Annual dues $15, JCC Membership Dues: $36.
February 11
11:30—Lunch and Socializing • 12:00—Meeting • 12:30—Program: Movie & Snacks
February 25
11:30—Lunch and Socializing • 12:00—Meeting • 12:30—Program: Movie & Snacks
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TORAH FUND
SHEILA BASEM
CAROL KOTCH
The Torah Fund Campaign of Women's League for Conservative Judaism helps strengthen Conservative
Judaism through its integral support of Conservative/Masorti seminaries throughout the world.
Torah Fund remains dedicated to raising $2,000,000 annually in scholarship making it possible for students to
become leaders and to foster the continuity of Conservative Judaism. By donating to Torah Fund you are
helping to perpetuate a vision that will sustain the Jewish Community for decades to come.
All donations are greatly appreciated. If you would like to purchase a tribute card to commemorate any
occasion or make a donation please contact Sheila Basem, 8 Bromley Dr. Parsippany, NJ 07054
973-263-1042, [email protected] or, Carol Kotch, 9 Gordon Circle, Parsippany, NJ 07054,
973-299-1343, [email protected].
SOCIALLY ACTIVE SENIOR SINGLES
ELAINE NACHSHEN
Coordinator
Socially Active Single Seniors is a group of single men and women age 55+. We meet once a
month at the temple or out to a show, movie, dinner, museum etc. We welcome new
members and are receptive to all program suggestions. Please call with any questions or
suggestions. Elaine Nachshen 973-263-0407 or email at [email protected].
As anticipated, SASS and The Friendship Club joint meeting on December 15 was a huge success.
Approximately 70 people in attendance enjoyed a fabulous performance by Rhona Denet. Her magnificent
voice, personality and style kept everyone wanting to hear more. Hits from the 50s, 60s, and 70s brought us
back to our past. We were unable to stay still in our seats. Some of us got up and danced while others
swayed in their seats and sang along to the music. A well-earned standing ovation led to an encore of “The
Twist” which got many more up on their feet to dance. We are hoping to have Rhonda back again in the
spring with her duet partner. More information will follow on what will be another great evening.
SASS ended 2015 and started 2016 with a group of us going to an early movie and then out to dinner on New
Year’s Eve. Several continued the evening at one of our homes, had a nosh and watched the ball drop on TV
to welcome 2016. Earlier at the restaurant we toasted the New Year with Plum wine and as always had a great
time together.
The following is a tentative list of programs coming up for our group. Late January: Another dinner evening,
February: “The Producers” at Montclair State, March: “Girl’s Room” at the Parsippany Playhouse, April: “My
Mother, My Sister and Me” at the Bickford Theatre, May: “La Diva Tenors” concert at the Wayne Y The Rosen
Performing Arts Center.
All single seniors 55+ are welcome to join us for one of our functions to see if they would like to join our
group. Contact us with any questions you might have about SASS.
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Pine Brook Jewish Center Nursery School
PBJC Nursery is thrilled to announce the Grand Opening of The Giggle Zone!
Beginning
September 2016, we will be expanding our already vibrant and stimulating preschool program to
accommodate the needs of parents who require longer hours. Children ages 18 months to 5 years
can now enroll in The Giggle Zone, an expanded, FULL-TIME care option (hours available
from 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.) to complement our current preschool classes.
We are a state-licensed Early Childhood program, which also includes the fabulous, fun-in-the-sun Pine
Brook Day Camp. Our vibrant programs are highlighted by age-appropriate activities under the care of
experienced, loving and professional staff and a curriculum designed for Kindergarten preparation.
Weekly in-school enrichment classes including physical education, science, music and art, as well as
optional after-school enrichment programs highlight the scope of what we offer. At PBJC Nursery,
we encourage children to become independent, self-confident and inquisitive learners!
Prospective families are invited to schedule a tour! We would love to show you our wonderful, secure,
modern facility, meet our staff and learn more about our highly-regarded preschool programs!
Families of all faiths welcome.
For more information please contact Rosanne Mendelowitz, Nursery Director
at [email protected] or (973) 244-9800, ext. 212.
Registration for the 2016-17 school year is NOW open, so enroll today
and give your child the gift of
GIGGLES!
YAHRZEITS
The names of your loved ones will be read on the Friday evening of the designated week. We would be
honored to read a particular name on Shabbat morning when requested by the family.
FRI/SAT, 2/5 & 2/6
26 Shevat-February 05
Harry Ader
Edith Eliasberg
Frieda Handelman
Taube Pearl Marcus
Morris Rosenthal
Samuel Ulrich
27 Shevat- February 06
Rose Blitzer
Rose Fisherman
Harry Hart
Frances Lazarus
Ada Mariash
Julius Rubin
Frieda Vishlitsky
Harry Weitman
28 Shevat- February 07
Rosella Berman
Rose Brodsky
Abraham Greenfield
Betty Kaplan
Pearl Kramer
Abraham Medwin
Rachel Pokorne
Fannie Schneider
29 Shevat- February 08
Francine Bonis Fast
Yvette Feinstein
Louis Alan Fenton
Charna Lear Fox
Frieda Greenspan
Joseph Lambert
Louis Lerner
Shimon Rutenberg
Dora Weichselbaum
Louis Weiss
Jennie Weissman
30 Shevat- February 09
Benjamin O. Ginsberg
Samuel Konner
Dolly Leibowitz
Meyer Margolies
Leon Rosen
Eli Sloan
Erwin Stanton
1 Adar I- February 10
Nathan Chanin
Irene Domash
Irving Feigenbaum
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Milton Gordon
David Gross, Jr.
Samuel Robinson
Jean Roesch
Florence Stein
2 Adar I- February 11
Helen R. Cohn
Erna Schoenfeld
Elsie Wallman
FRI/SAT, 2/12 & 2/13
3 Adar I- February 12
Herbert Aber
Mollie Gilbert
Edward Kaufman
Sarah Melnik
Esther Rubin
Louis Schulsinger
Alfred Tenenbaum
Mollie Feinstein
Roslyn G. Gross
Morris Kriss
Cecilia Lyons
Regina Rokower
Menachem Rosenberg
Louis Saviet
Ethel Silverberg
9 Adar I- February 18
Ida Hirsch
Irving Lefkowitz
FRI/SAT, 2/19 & 2/20
10 Adar I- February 19
Ruth Alster
Rose Harac
Sidney Michaelson
Sadie Miller
William Schwartz
FRI/SAT, 2/26 & 2/27
17 Adar I- February 26
Miriam Calvin
Muriel Goldsmith
18 Adar I- February 27
Celia Barosin
Morris A. Cohen
Johanette Pischtschenok
19 Adar I- February 28
Jack Kelman
Max Kleinman
Golda Rabenbauer
4 Adar I- February 13
Jules Braver
Charles Krampf
Leonard Rempell
Tillie Rifkin
Irving Salus
Etta Schneiderman
Ilyssa Schwartz
Myrna Tarkan
Samuel Weissman
Aaron Yaroshelsky
11 Adar I- February 20
Stephen Cohn
Linn Kurtin
Sidney Lesser
20 Adar I- February 29
Isidore Goldberg
Frieda Schutzer
Bernice Shorr
Irving Silverman
12 Adar I- February 21
Rena Altman
Todd Goldstein
Dotty Karpel
Gertrude Mueller
Ruth Saul
21 Adar I- March 01
Charles Levine
Leon Liebes
John Orris
Myron Leslie Wayne
Estelle Zohn
5 Adar I- February 14
Kali Akronowitz
George Aronowitz
Jennie Brick
Alice Brickman
Doris Stiel
13 Adar I- February 22
Paul Luchs
Irma Mergentime
Rose Rothberg
22 Adar I- March 02,
Murray Daniels
Raymond Fasteau
Claire Kanoff
Esther Morgenstern
Matilda Murkofsky Levine
Jack Sanders
6 Adar I- February 15
Samuel Basem
Samuel Bloom
Morton Goldsmith
Lester Heineman
Edward Lowenfish
7 Adar I- February 16
William Blumstein
Benjamin Kline
Anne Scher
Mary Wagner
8 Adar I- February 17
Bertha Ballenberg
14 Adar I- February 23
Esther Cohen
Irving Kwasnik
Philip Lederman
Phyllis Lutin
Jerome Meistrich
Kenneth Alan Miller
23 Adar I- March 03
Ruth Goldberg
Gussie Kritz
15 Adar I- February 24
William Ottinger
Marjorie Salter
16 Adar I- February 25
Samuel Anghel
Abraham Krentcil
Sarah Stein
The Candlestick
SISTERHOOD TRIBUTES
If you want to send a tribute card, please contact a member of the tribute team according to your last name. Tribute cards may be sent to
synagogue members and non-members, but only members will be listed in the Candlestick. No calls on Shabbat, Jewish holidays or aſter
9pm please.
A-GO
GR-M
N-Z
Betty Crane
973-227-6344
[email protected]
Marlene Rosen
973-887-0551
[email protected]
Estelle Stein
973-588-7332
[email protected]
To Carol & Stephen Berman: Mazel Tov on the
marriage of your daughter Abby to Evan Cohen
From Betty & Fred Crane
Scheinthal, Nancy & Jonathan Cohen, Judy &
Steven Gothelf, Jackie & Paul Fenton, Wendi &
Leonard Leicht, Nan & Alan Rothberg
To Jamie & Michael Carus: Mazel Tov on
Spencer’s Bar Mitzvah
From Sisterhood
To Elaine Nachshen: Mazel Tov on the Bar
Mitzvah of your grandson
From Betty & Fred Crane
To Susan Schenker: in memory of your
mother, Carol Field Levine
From Estelle Stein, Natalie & Len Wallach,
Nancy & Jonathan Cohen, Judy & Steven
Gothelf, Tom Peck, Diane & Alan Krause,
Marian & Bob Lowenfish, Nan & Alan Rothberg
To Ray Feldman: Wishing you a speedy
recovery
From Estelle Stein, Marlene Scheinthal,
Margot Reich, Judy & Barry Milstein
To Elaine Nachshen: Mal's "special birthday"
celebration was wonderful. I could not have
done it without you. Thank you so much!
From Myra Sumka
To Stacey Garb: In memory of your mother
Donna Greenberg
From Nancy, Gary, David & Jonathan Drillings
To Arnie Pallay: In memory of your mother Eva
Pallay
From Janice & Fred Aibel, Lois & Barry Davis,
Judy & Steve Gothelf, Wendy & Jay Birnbaum,
Natalie & Len Wallach, Sheila & Barry Weinreb,
Ina & Mark Roffman, Estelle Stein, Randy &
Jack Wenarsky & Family, Judy & Sonny Stoller,
Fran & Howie Schenkel, Suzy & Walter
Schenker, Judy & Barry Milstein, Beverly &
Michael Miller, Barbara & Marv Kaufman,
Susan & Gary Messinger
To Marsha Kaplan: In memory of your mother
Joyce Radin
From Nancy & Gary Drillings
To Jamie & Jon Mach: Mazel Tov on Aidan’s
Bar Mitzvah
From Nancy & Gary Drillings
To Barry Marks: In memory of your sister
Nancy Mazur
From Betty & Fred Crane, Randee & Glenn Fox,
Gay & Steve Gershberg, Natalie & Len
Wallach, Nancy & Jeffrey Weiss, Estelle Stein,
Beverly & Michael Miller, Stephanie Kutlow,
Jackie & Paul Fenton
To Amy Minkoff: in memory of your stepmom,
Susan Winters
From Natalie & Len Wallach, Ina & Mark
Roffman, Randy & Jack Wenarsky, Marlene
To Steven Reich: Wishing you a speedy
recovery
From Marlene Scheinthal
To Lisa Rosenhouse: In memory of your father,
Murray Mapen
From Judy & Steven Gothelf
To Don Rosenthal: Wishing you a speedy
recovery
From Margot Reich
To Jane & John Spielberger: Mazel Tov on
Reece’s Bar Mitzvah
From Sisterhood
To Jodi Spitzberg: In memory of your mother,
Edith Silverstein
From Michelle & Evan Zuckerman, Judy &
Steven Gothelf
To Kim & Craig Stiller: Mazel Tov on Samuel’s
Bar Mitzvah
From Sisterhood
To Sherry Weiner: Mazel Tov on the birth of
your granddaughter, Samantha Marley
Kronengold
From Fran & Howie Schenkel
To Elahna Weinflash: In memory of your sister
Gigi Strom
From Lisa & Marc Eidelberg, Andrea & Mitch
Goldsmith, Mark & Ina Roffman, Nancy &
Jeffrey Weiss, Judy & Barry Milstein, Jackie &
Paul Fenton
To: Jack Wenarsky: In memory of your mother
From: Marsha & Marshall Kaplan
Thank you for all the well wishes on behalf of our daughter's wedding.
—From Carol and Stephen Berman and family
February 2016 | Shevat—Adar 5776
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DONORS/SPONSORS
CARING COMMITTEE FUND
By Jill & Al Bernstein
In honor of Abby Berman’s marriage
By Alice Gordon
In appreciation for their compassion and
support
GENERAL FUND
By Phyllis Kempner
In appreciation for her Aliyah
By Miriam & Gerald Stolar
In honor of the 90th birthday of Mal Sumka
By Party!Party! Fine Invitations
In honor of Emma Zwickel’s upcoming Bat
Mitzvah
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
By The Katz Family
In honor of Mary Sheydwasser
To make a donation, please download forms at pbjc.org.
By Debbie Ulrich
In memory of her father, Joseph Goldberg
By Dale Greenfield
In memory of her grandmother, Bella Beards
By Sharon Fields
In memory of her mother, Gisella
Gonsenhauser Herz
By Nancy Drillings
In memory of her father, Robert S. Gross
By Elizabeth Adams
In memory of her mother, Ellen Leist
CONDOLENCES
By Ruth Citrin
In memory of her mother, Vivian Lieberman
Edin, her husband, Alan Jay Citrin, and her
father, Albert Lieberman
By Ronnie Drewke
In memory of her father, Charles Colfin
Arnie Pallay on the loss of his mother, Eva
Pallay
Amy Minkoff on the loss of her Stepmother,
Susan Winters
Jodi Spitzberg on the loss of her mother,
Edith Silverstein
Susan Schenker on the loss of her mother,
Carole field Levine
By Janice Myers
In memory her grandmother, Ethel Mintz and
her Aunt, Rita Sheffrin
By Sandra Zwickel
In memory of her father, Seymour Nachshen
By Lisa King
In memory of her mother, Susanne King
ONEG SPONSORS
Nancy and Jeff Weiss on 1/15/16 for
Gabriel's birthday.
By Lisa King
In memory of her father, Robert King
Beth and Michael Fuchs on 1/29/16 for
Jaime's birthday.
By Allan Markus
In memory of his father, Seymour B. Markus
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
By Elaine Nachshen
In memory of her husband, Seymour
Nachshen
By Cheryl & Barry Grummer
In honor of Mitchell Goldstein being named
“Man of the Year”
By Esther & Maurice Soussa
In appreciation of Rabbi Finkel
By Judy & Barry Milstein
In appreciation of Rabbi Finkel
By Gail Rempell
In memory of her mother, Sylvia Weiss
By Mark Wechsler
In memory of his father, Herman Wechsler
By Nancy Lerner Weiss
In memory of Rose Cohen
YAHRZEIT
By Nancy Lerner Weiss
In memory of Louis Lerner
By Marian Lowenfish
In memory of her father, Maurice Bernard
Zager
By Mary Sheydwasser
In memory of her mother, Helen Rozprza
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The Candlestick
Need Something for Your Upcoming Simcha?
Shop the PBJC Sisterhood Gift Shop!
We have gifts for every occasion from shabbat candles to kiddush cups with new
items inclusing the latest pieces from Michael Aram and other artists.
For more information or to make an appointment to shop, contact Eve Fields at
ehfi[email protected]/973.335.1572 or Lorraine Milkowski at [email protected]/973.838.9096.
Feel free to stop by during office hours and Arlene will assist you with your gift shop needs.
All Sisterhood members receive a 10% discount.
Need to order Kippot for your Simchas?
Bris or Baby Naming • Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Wedding • Special Anniversary
Great prices and selection!
To order or for more information, contact Beth Fuchs at
973.886.2397 or [email protected]
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170 CHANGEBRIDGE ROAD SUITE B3-3
MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY 07045
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Fax 973-227-0150
An Open Invitation
Baby Announcements • Bar/Bat Mitzvah Invitations
Wedding Invitations • Fine Stationery
Holiday Cards, and more!
Always a discount and shop-at-home service!
Ellen Price
Owner
Phone/Fax: 973-402-2160
Cell: 973-809-7780
Email: [email protected]
973-335-6688
Serving a Community of Friends Since 1979
Chain Store Pricing ... Medicare Certified
Most prescription insurance plans accepted
Denville Associates of Internal Medicine, P.A.
16 Pocono Road, Suite 317 Denville, NJ 07834
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* Jewelry
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Fun, Imaginative Gifts for the entire Family
By Appt. 973 / 627-2650
Fax: 973 / 627-8383
and of course FREE GIFT WRAPPING
The Jewish Memorial Chapel provides funerals
at low prices that only a not-for-profit can offer
When we help you pre-plan your funeral you’ll see
the value of doing business with us.
The Jewish Memorial Chapel upholds the highest
standards of Jewish law pertaining to funerals.
We are a Shomer Shabbos facility and have a stateof-the-art chapel in Clifton near local cemeteries.
We also make other state and world-wide funeral
arrangements.
We are owned and managed by synagogues and
Jewish organizations in the area.
Please contact us for more information. We are
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841 Allwood Road
Clifton, NJ 07012
973-779-3048 • Fax 973-779-3191
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Sales Associate
381 Main Road
Montville, NJ 07045
Office: (973) 334-3341
Cell: (201) 826-2593
E-mail: [email protected]
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808 Route 46, Parsippany NJ
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[email protected]
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Party! Party!
Fine Invitations & Party Favors
Specializing in Bar/Bat Mitzvah and Wedding
invitations, and personalized party favors.
Come in to create a custom invitation from our
swatch palates, or choose from hundreds of
samples that have already been created!
Always 20% off of retail!
For PBJC Members - $25 from each order
will be donated in your name to PBJC!
Call for your private, personalized appointment.
Jill Weiss • (973) 220-1591
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16 Jefferson Ct • Montville, NJ
973-263-0421
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Spring Lake Day Camp is a state-of-the-art facility with the look
and feel of an overnight camp. We provide a well rounded camp
experience for boys and girls ages 3-15 including swimming, sports, art,
performing arts and special events. We have a mature
staff offering spirit, tradition and fun since 1989.
Tuition includes:
• Door to Door Transportation
• Catered Hot Lunch & 2 Daily Snacks
• 2 Camp Shirts & 1 Camp Back Pack
• Lots of Friends
Choose from a flexible 4, 5. 6, 7 or 8 week program
Full Day 9am-4pm, or Mini-day 9am-1:20pm
234 Conklintown Road
Ringwood, New Jersey
973-831-9000
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Owners/Directors
FEBRUARY 2016
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
7pm First Friday
Family Service
1
2
3
Sisterhood Game
Night
7
8
9
4
Chaverim
10
9:30am Shabbat
Service
5
5:01pm
8pm Regular Friday
Service
11
5:10pm
6
9:30am Shabbat
Service
12
8pm Regular Friday
Service
13
9:30am Shabbat
Service
Sisterhood/Mens
Group Shabbat &
Kiddush
14
15
16
17
18
Chaverim
21
22
28
29
23
24
5:18pm
19
8pm Regular Friday
Service
25
5:27pm
20
9:30am Shabbat
Service
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Be sure to check out our website, www.pbjc.org, for a link to the most up-to-date PBJC calendar!
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US POSTAGE
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CALDWELL NJ
174 Changebridge Road
Montville, NJ 07045
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
At Your Fingertips
Religious Service Times
First Friday Service (an interactive service for families)......................7:00 p.m.
Regular Friday Service................................................................8:00 p.m.
2nd, 3rd and 4th Fridays of each month
Saturday Morning & Holiday Services ........................................9:30 a.m.
Junior Congregation...............................................10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sunday Minyan ...........................................................................9:00 a.m.
Emergency Contact Information
Please use the following protocol in the event of an emergency or if you
lose a loved one:
Call the synagogue office at 973.244.9800. If the office is closed, call
Rabbi Finkel at 973.287.7047 (home) or 973.407.0065 (cell). If unable to
reach the Rabbi, contact Jonathan Cohen at 908.672.6085.
Sisterhood Scrip & Gift Certificates
Available in the office Mon-Thu from 9:00 a.m.to 4:00 p.m. and Fridays
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Kim Stiller for special arrangements
at 646.483.7411 or [email protected].
Clergy & Staff
Mark David Finkel, Rabbi
Menachem Toren, Cantor
Dr. Asher Krief, Rabbi Emeritus
Arlene Lopez, Office Administrator
Mary Sheydwasser, Religious School Director
Rosanne Mendelowitz, Synagogue
Administrator/Nursery School Director
Robin Mangino, Religious School Administrator
Esterina Herman, Bookkeeper
Gina Logrande, Candlestick Publication
Synagogue Officers
Jonathan Cohen, President
Evan Zuckerman, 1st Vice President
Michael Weinstein, 2nd Vice President
Nancy Lerner Weiss, 3rd Vice President
Seth Friedman, Treasurer
David Kraut, Financial Secretary
Judy Gothelf, Corresponding Secretary
Suzanne Schneiderman, Recording Secretary
Steven Gothelf, Men's Club President
Ilene Thailer, Sisterhood President