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Shabbat Shalom Newsletter No. 8
"Think good and it will be good" - Tzemach Tzedak
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Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 26 Nisan 5777
Sedra: Shemini - Birkat HaChodesh
Shabbat Torah Reading: Leviticus 9:1-11:47
Haftarah: II Samuel 6:1-7:17
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We welcome the new month of Iyar,
Rosh Chodesh is Wednesday and Thursday, April 26 and 27.
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Enhanced Kiddush sponsored by the following Officers and Members of the Board of Trustees, and Friends in honor of our esteemed Honorary Vice President,
Dr. Jared L. Rifkin, for his tireless efforts in obtaining over $1,000,000 in Federal, State, and City grants for Hillcrest Jewish Center.
Yvette & George Bercovitz, Dee & Michael Brofman, Susan & Paul Diamond,
Janet & Frank Hammelbacher, Joan Hausmann, Merle & Bernie Kaplan,
Joy & Sheldon Leffler, Barbara & Mark Lefkof, Cheryl & Richard Meyer,
Ginger & Jonathan Schulman, Susan & Ralph Straus,
Brenda Superfine & Robert Zuckerman
Third meal sponsored by Rabbi and Silvia Kogan in honor of Silvia's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Surazski, on making Aliyah, and in honor of Ilan's 18th birthday.
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Friday Evening, April 21
7:00 PM - Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat Maariv
7:24 PM - Candle Lighting
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Saturday Evening, April 22
6:30 PM - Shiur: Responsa in a Moment with Dr. Richard Meyer & Rabbi Uriel Romano
7:00 PM - Mincha/ Seudah Shelishit/ Maariv
8:27 PM - Shabbat Ends
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And Aaron Remained Silent - Rabbi Kogan on Parsha Shemini
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Saturday, April 22 - 26 Nisan
8:30 AM - Parsha Torah Study Class
10:15 AM - Junior Congregation in the Ferkauf Chapel
10:30 AM - Kindershul in the Library
10:30 AM - Minyan Katan in the Conference Room
10:30 AM - Teen Minyan in the Rabbi's Office
Sunday, April 23 - 27 Nisan
8:30 AM - Morning Minyan
9:30 AM - Fresh Start Class with Rabbi Uriel Romano
7:00 PM - Mincha/Maariv at HJC
2:30 PM - Yom Hashoah Observance at Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
Monday, April 24 - 28 Nisan - Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Memorial Day
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
2:30 PM - Tea & Torah
4:00 PM - Stories with a Twist
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
7:30 PM - Israeli Dance
Tuesday, April 25 - 29 Nisan
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:00 PM - Evening MInyan
7:30 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, April 26 - 30 Nisan
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:30 AM - Guard Your Tongue, Permitted Speech
10:00 AM - Talmud Perek Helek
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Library Hours
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
7:30 PM - Torah for Today & Tomorrow
7:30 PM - Moonlights Rosh Chodesh
Thursday, April 27 - 1 Iyar
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
7:30 PM - Men's Club Board Meeting
Friday, April 28 - 2 Iyar
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:30 AM - Talmud Tractate Bava Kamma
7:00 PM - Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
7:31 PM - Candle Lighting
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Mowshowitz Library Feature
Library Hours: Sat. 12 PM-1 PM (during Kiddush) & Wed. 12 PM-4 PM
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Have you been thinking about learning Hebrew?
You might want to consider the
Pimsleur Language Program
which consists of 16 audio cassettes.
Come into the library and have a look.
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Happy Birthday to Our Members
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Joseph Abramov
Jacob Appleman
Lawrence Feinstein
Stephanie Garlock
Seymour Kaplan
Dylan Katz
David Kozuch
Carla Laufer
Mark Lefkof
Aviva Sala
Norman Mickenberg
Linda Morris
Tessa Cowan-Spear
Roberta Sufrin
Daniel Yellinek
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Hillcrest Acknowledges the Following
Yahrzeits and Fondly Remembers
May They Be Remembered in the Tree of Life
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April 22 - 26 Nisan
Chester Bufferd
Karen Cooper
Barney Levine
Sigmund Schwartz
Florence Shapiro
April 23 - 27 Nisan
Leo Gropper
Fannie G. Kramer
April 24 - 28 Nisan
Simon Gold
April 25- 29 Nisan
Bertha Rosenthal
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April 26 - 30 Nisan
Saul Hershkowitz
Shirley Kupfer
Rose Schlesinger
Paul Tyroler
April 27 - 1 Iyar
Pearl Einhorn
Toby Goodman
Diane Grenetz
Jacob Gross
Jacob Kushner
April 28 - 2 Iyar
Hanokh Domanewich
Milton Shedlin
Esther Smith
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Saturday, April 22
VIII Shabbat Lunch and Learn
“You shall not steal” in public or in secret? That is the question. After services, join us for our traditional Shabbat meal with good learning opportunities for all ages.
(For the entire family).
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SMS Torah
With Rabbi Uri Romano
Receive a message on your phone with a short commentary on the weekly Torah Portion.
Sign up by sending your name and cell phone number to melissa@hillcrestjc.org
with "SMS" in the subject line
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Note: Click on flyer image to enlarge.
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יום השואה
Remembrance Day for Jewish Martyrdom
and Heroism
Annual Memorial Observance for
the Six Million Martyrs
Sunday, April 23 at 2:30 PM
at Jewish Center of Kew Gardens Hills
71-25 Main Street, Flushing NY 11367
Guest Speaker:
Irving Roth
Holocaust Survivor
Founder & Director of the
Holocaust Resource Center at
Temple Judea in Manhasset
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Sisterhood and Youth & Family Present Moonlights: A Rosh Chodesh Gathering
A Rosh Chodesh Gathering for Women. Once a month on or around eve of Rosh Chodesh we will gather at a member’s home to schmooze, study and partake in an intergenerational gathering of women of all ages of HJC.
Wednesday, April 26, at 7:30 PM
Future dates: Thurs. May 25, Thurs. Jun. 22, Mon. July 24, and Tues. Aug. 22
For information please contact Rabbi Uri at rabbiuri@hillcrestjc.org
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The Carole & Arthur Anderman
and Myra Feder Lecture Series:
Anti-Semitism: Globally and Locally
Sunday, April 30 at 10:00 AM
Speaker: Evan Bernstein, NY Regional Director at the Anti-Defamation League
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Third Annual Gala
Fashion Show & Kosher Chinese Lunch
Co-Sponsored by Sisterhoods of
Hillcrest Jewish Center, Temple Gates of Prayer,
and Whitestone Hebrew Centre
Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 11:30 AM
At Temple Gates of Prayer
38-20 Parsons Blvd.
Flushing, NY
(718) 359-1160
Fashions Provided by CHICO’S
Cost $36 per person
For more info contact Deborah Arluck
at (718) 275-9037
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Hadassah and Sisterhood
Invite You to
Celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut
Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 12:30 PM
with guest speakers
Rae Gurewitsch and Judy Padolf
Hadassah’s Onsite United Nations Representatives
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Hillcrest Jewish Center Youth and Family Presents:
Chamesh De Mayo
Join us for services followed by a Mexican Fiesta, catered by Carlos & Gabby's!
Friday, May 5, 2017
Services at 6:30 PM
Fiesta at 7:30 PM
Member Pricing: $24 per adult (age 13 and up); $18 per child (age 4-12)
Non-Member Pricing: $25 per adult (age 13 and up); $20 per child (age 4-12)
Children under 3 are free!
Please RSVP to Matt at (718) 490-6841 or hillcrestjcyflc@gmail.com
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Hillcrest Jewish Center Mental Health Initiative Presents
A Presentation on Depression
led by Ellen Ritz
Join your community for an engaging discussion regarding the causes of depression, how to identify it, how to reduce stigma, and how to help community members and family members with depression
Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 10:30 AM
Bagel brunch, followed by guest speaker at 11 AM. There will also be a question and answer session
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Hillcrest Jewish Center Men's Club
Boyz Nite Out/Election Meeting
Pizza, salad, beer, soda, and
the comedy of Jerry Seinfeld
Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Please RSVP by May 3
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Hillcrest Jewish Center Adult Education
BAL EJ
The Hidden Jews in Ethiopia
free screening followed by discussion with documentary filmmaker
Irene Orleansky
Sunday May 14, 2017 at 7:30 PM
Refreshments will be served
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Sisterhood Stitchers
Mitzvah Project. Come and join us in the conference room on the following Thursday mornings from 10:30 AM to 12 noon.
May 18 and June 15
All experience stitchers and “newbies” welcome. For more information contact Barbara Resnick at (718) 591-6074
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Celebrate Israel Parade 2017
Sunday, June 4, 2017
Bus Leaves HJC at approx. 10:00 AM
$18 per person - Kids free with paying adult
Register by Sunday May 7
Contact Caroline Kazdan at 347-432-9174 or ckazdan@nyc.rr.com
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Sisterhood of Hillcrest Jewish Center
is proud to announce
Joy Leffler
as their BQLI Region
Woman of Achievement for 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 5:45 PM
at Shelter Rock Jewish Center, Roslyn
Couvert $72
Please RSVP by May 18
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Hakshivu, Hakshivu Na (Announcements)
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Clergy and Staff
Rabbi Manes Kogan
Cantor Moti Fuchs
Rabbi Uriel Romano, Director of Youth & Family Engagement
Robert Zuckerman, President
Rose Sigler, Executive Director
Ruth Merrill, Education Director
Howard Seidman, Day Camp Director
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Newsletter Staff
Melissa Gerstein, Editor
Joan Hausmann, Editor
Juana Meythaler-Santos, Editor
Ellen Schweitzer, Editor
Robert Zuckerman, Advertising
Contact Us
Hillcrest Jewish Center
183-02 Union Turnpike
Flushing, NY 11366
(718) 380-4145
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