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Shabbat Shalom Newsletter No. 37
"Think good and it will be good" - Tzemach Tzedak
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Saturday, November 25, 2017 - 2 Kislev 5778
Sedra: Vayetze
Torah Reading: Genesis 28:10-32:13
Haftarah: Hosea 12:13-14:10
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Homecoming Kiddush sponsored by the Edith & Aaron Goldberg
College Outreach Fund
Flowers sponsored by Dorothy & Larry Schonfeld for the Yahrzeit
of Dorothy's parents Anne & Bernard Werner
and Susan & Ralph Straus in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary
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Friday, November 24
Building is closed except for services
8:30 AM - Morning Services
4:14 PM - Candle Lighting
4:30 PM - Mincha/Kabbalat
Shabbat/Maariv
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Saturday, November 25
Responsa in a Moment with Dr. Richard Meyer & Rabbi Uriel Romano
4:00 PM - Mincha/Shiur/Cake and Tea/Maariv
5:15 PM - Shabbat Ends
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Rabbi Manes Kogan
of Hillcrest Jewish Center on
Parsha Vayetze
Genesis 28:10 - 32:3
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Saturday, November 25 - 7 Kislev
9:00 AM - Shacharit
10:30 AM - KinderShul in Library
10:30 AM - Junior Congregation in Ferkauf Chapel
10:30 AM - Minyan Katan in Conference Rm
10:30 AM - Teen Minyan in Rabbi's Office
Sunday, November 26 - 8 Kislev
8:30 AM - Morning Minyan
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan at ICCJ
Monday, November 27 - 9 Kislev
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:45 AM - Mindfulness Meditation
3:00 PM - Women of the Bible
4:00 PM - Stories with a Twist
6:30 PM - Open Beit Midrash - Mussar (Jewish Ethics) with Rabbi Kogan
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
7:30 PM - Israeli Dance
7:30 PM - General Membership Meeting
Tuesday, November 28 - 10 Kislev
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
11:00 AM - Babies/Toddlers (up to 24 months) Weekly Program
6:30 PM - Open Beit Midrash - Mishnah with Rabbi Uri Romano
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
Wednesday, November 29 - 11 Kislev
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:30 AM - Exploring Pirkei Avot - Ethics of the Fathers
10:00 AM - Talmud: Tractate Sanhedrin
10:30 AM - Simon & Roslyn Gold Senior Center
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Library Hours
6:30 PM - Open Beit Midrash - Bible with Michael Brofman
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
7:30 PM - Torah for Today and Tomorrow
7:30 PM - Men's Club Board Meeting
Thursday, November 30 - 12 Kislev
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
10:00 AM - Hebrew Reading Class
5:00 PM - Toddlers (2-5 years old) Weekly Program
6:16 PM - Judaism 101
6:30 PM - Open Beit Midrash - Halakha (Jewish Law) with Ira Lilien
7:00 PM - Evening Minyan
7:30 PM - Ahava Love Healing Meditation with Cantor Fuchs
Friday, December 1 - 13 Kislev
6:45 AM - Morning Minyan
7:30 AM - Talmud - Tractate Bava Kamma
4:11 PM - Candle Lighting
4:30 PM - Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv
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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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Molly’s Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen
“”I decided it takes all kinds of Pilgrims to make a Thanksgiving.’”
A timely Thanksgiving classic for children . . . and their parents.
Books may be borrowed for three weeks.
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Happy Birthday to Our Members
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Melissa Amster
Carole Anderman
Noah Angeles
Ida Bobrow
Samuel Bobrow
Alan Bomser
Paul Cohen
Susan Diamond
Elaine Gise
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Edward Goldfeder
Steven Gorochow
Frank Hammelbacher
Kathryn Lewis
Rose Mozes
Scott Nathanson
Judith Stein
Esther Tokarz
David Zolondek
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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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November 25 - 7 Kislev
Barbara Borrok
Helen Harris
Morris Kantrowitz
Ben Pastreich
November 26 - 8 Kislev
Max Berkowitz
November 27 - 9 Kislev
Sheldon J. Halpern
Sydney Solkoff
November 28 - 10 Kislev
Philip Eisenstat
Harry Hausner
Jonel Ciabotaru
Richard Kohn
Hyman Muss
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November 29 - 11 Kislev
Ida Berkowitz
Philip Berkowitz
Pauline Guttman
Shmerl Rozic
November 30 - 12 Kislev
Alice Bercovitz
Martha Friedlander
Sheindel Peltz
Yetta Shaer
Lillian Silver
December 1 - 13 Kislev
David Berkowitz
Berta Kogan
Rose Zausmer
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November 18th Shabbat Lunch and Learn was sponsored by
Steven Gorochow in honor of Hannah´s Bat Mitzvah and
Michael Brofman and Brianna in honor of Abe Reback
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SMS Torah
With Rabbi Uri Romano
Receive a message to your cellphone with a short commentary on the weekly Torah Portion.
Sign up by sending an email your name and cellphone number to rabbiuri@hillcrestjc.org
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The Ritual Committee of Hillcrest Jewish Center is reaching out to you in order to increase your shul involvement and make your experience more meaningful.
Please click on the link below to answer the questionnaire. We are not asking for any commitment--we just want to learn a little more about the religious background of the members of our shul, their level of comfort with religious skills, and their preferences for participation in services.
Paper copies of the survey are also available for people who are unable to complete the survey online.
Thank you in advance for submitting your response by December 18, 2017.
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Saturday, November 25
College students and the congregation are invited to join Rabbi Romano after lunch for a short round table update from our college students as how Jewish life is experienced on campus.
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Sisterhood Chanukah Sale
NEW CHANUKAH MERCHANDISE!
Jewelry, Ceramics, Crystal Dreidels, Children’s Chanukah Games, Holiday-themed Doormats, Menorahs, and so much more!
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A
FREE GENTLE YOGA CLASS
AT HJC with Joan Stenzler
Tuesday, Nov. 28
from 7:30 to 9:00 PM
See flyer for more details!
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Council Member Rory Lancman
Town Hall Meeting with
Mayor Bill de Blasio
Thursday, November 30 at 7:00 PM
Doors open at 6:00 PM & close at 7:30 PM
First come, First seated
MS 217 - Robert A. Van Wyck
85-05 144th Briarwood, NY 11435
Space is limited; RSVP by Nov. 29th at 5:00 PM
(212) 788-1453
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Ahava Love Healing Meditation
with Cantor Moti Fuchs
Join us as we sing, chant,
relax, and lift our spirits!
Thursday, November 30 at 7:30 PM
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The Simon and Roslyn Gold Senior Center
The Gold Senior Center is
open to the community
$3 Suggested Contribution
Check out what's happening in November!
For additional information, please call
Gloria Davidson (201) 264-9515
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Sisterhood's Annual Coat Drive
Coats, jackets, heavy sweaters, hats,
and gloves accepted.
Volunteers appreciated; contact Ethel Levine for more details (718) 657-2504.
Wednesday, December 6
from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
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Youth and Family presents
Old-School Game and Dessert Night
Adults Night Out! No Children
$5 per person
Saturday, December 9 at 7:00 PM
RSVP to family@hillcrestjc.org or
call 718-490-6841
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Hillcrest Jewish Center
Mental Health Initiative Presents
SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
Sunday, December 10
from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Training conducted by Ellen Stroller
certified and experienced safeTALK trainer
Space is limited
RSVP to HJC office by November 26
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Sisterhood Stitchers
Mitzvah Project: Come and join us at Hillcrest Jewish Center from 10:30 AM to 12 noon.
Thursday, December 14
All experienced stitchers and “newbies”
are welcome.
For more information contact
Barbara Resnick at (718) 591-6074
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Join us in honoring immediate Past President,
Janet Hammelbacher, with a delicious
Dessert Reception
Thursday, December 14 at 7:30 PM
Couvert: $36 per person
RSVP requested; call (718) 380-4145
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Join Hillcrest Jewish Center for a
Hanukkah Festival of (Laser) Lights Show!
A breathtaking extravaganza of lasers and lights for the entire family to enjoy!
Sunday, December 17 at 3:00 PM
Call the Hillcrest office to RSVP!
Advance Tickets:
Kids (11 & under): $15
Adults & Kids (12 & up:) $20
Tickets at the Door:
Kids (11 & under): $20
Adults & Kids (12 & up): $25
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Moonlights:
A Rosh Chodesh Gathering for Women
Join us in welcoming the Hebrew month of Tevat.
Monday, December 18 at 7:30 PM
Gatherings are in HJC Ferkauf Chapel
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Hadassah and Sisterhood present
Go Greek!
Experience the history of the Romaniote Jews, the indigenous Jew of Greece in a powerpoint presentation.
Tuesday, December 19 at 12:30 PM
Refreshments will be served
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Men's Club present
Karaoke and Dinner
Saturday, January 6 at 7:15 PM
Early Bird Special by December 29, 2017
Men's Club members and significant others $27
Non-Men's Club members $30
Teenagers and students $12
$32 per person after December 29, 2017
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Youth and Family presents
PUB NIGHT 2018
Join us for games and pub fare!
Adults only, no children.
$25 per person
Saturday, January 13 at 7:30 PM
RSVP required by January, 8
Call (718) 490-6841or email family@hillcrestjc.org
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HJC Men's Club / Sisterhood
Invites You to
Women’s Basketball at St. John’s University
St. John’s Vs. Villanova
Sunday, January 14 at 2:00 PM
Adults: $8
(Kids 12 and under: $5)
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Israel Trip 2018
Join us for next year's joint trip to Israel, celebrating Israel's 70th anniversary!
If you have any questions
please feel free to contact
Rabbi Kogan at rabbikogan@hillcrestjc.org
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JOIN US FOR DAILY MINYAN
YOU can choose a Minyan time that is convenient for you:
Monday through Friday mornings at 6:45 AM
Sunday through Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM
Sunday and Holiday mornings at 8:30 AM
Friday and Saturday evening Minyanim are dictated by the weekly sunset time.
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Hillcrest Jewish Center Cookbooks
Available in the main office: $15 per book
Makes a great holiday gift!
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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 Jewish Education & Family
Engagement
Robert Zuckerman, President
Rose Sigler, Executive Director
Jeff Kelman, 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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