The Bulletin

Union Temple of Brooklyn

Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

SEPTEMBER 2009 ELUL - TISHREI 5769 - 5770 Vol. 161, No 1

HIGH HOLY DAY SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER
FOR 5770 SHABBAT KI TAVO
ROSH HASHANAH 4 Friday Evening 6:30 PM
Kabbalat Shabbat
FRIDAY, September 18 7:30 PM - Potluck Dinner
8:00 PM - Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
5 Saturday Morning 10:30 AM
SATURDAY, September 19 Shabbat Morning Service
9:00 AM - Services for Kids (1-5; 6-12), Torah: Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Haftarah: Isaiah 60:1-22
floors 3 & 4
10:00 AM - Morning Service, main sanctuary SHABBAT NITZAVIM / VAYEILECH
11 Friday Evening 6:30 PM
YOM KIPPUR Kabbalat Shabbat
Sunday, September 27 12 Saturday Morning 10:30 AM
8:00 PM - Kol Nidre
Torah: Deuteronomy 29:9-31:30 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-6 3:9
Monday, September 28
9:00 AM: Services for Kids, floors 3 & 4 SHABBAT ROSH HASHANAH
10:00 AM: Morning Service, main sanctuary 18 Friday Evening 8:00 PM
1:00 PM: Early Afternoon Prayers Rosh Hashanah Evening Service
1:30 PM: Social Action Forum -
"Health Care: Where Are We Now?" 19 Saturday Morning 10:00 AM
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services
3:00 PM: Afternoon Service
5:00 PM: Yizkor & Ne’ilah Torah: Genesis 22:1-19 Haftarah: Nehemiah 8
Light Break-The-Fast
in the lobby after Havdalah SHABBAT SHUVA / HA’AZINU
Child care is available during all
25 Friday Evening 8:00 PM
Late Shabbat Service
High Holiday Services
26 Saturday Morning 10:30 AM
Please call the Temple office
Torah: Deuteronomy 32:1-52 Haftarah: Hosea 14:3-10, Micah7:18-20,
at 718 638 7600 for information. Joel 2:15-27

Welcome in the High Holy Days with

a special reading of the play
Gates are Closing by Merle Feld
on Saturday, September 12th at 8 PM.
Rabbi’s Message

Meeting the New Archbishop

The new Archbishop. . . This past June I had the opportunity to meet personally
with the new Archbishop of New York, His Excellency, The Most Reverend Timo-
thy Michael Dolan, in his Madison Avenue residence. I was there in my capacity as
one of the vice presidents of the New York Board of Rabbis, along with six of my
colleagues, who also serve as officers of the NYBR. We had requested the meeting
to extend a hand of welcome to the new Archbishop from the Jewish community,
and to begin a new era of dialogue and good will.

A good conversation. . . Archbishop Dolan greeted us most cordially, and we found

him to be warm and friendly, and quite down to earth; in short, just a really nice man. There was an unspoken
understanding among us that there were certain topics that we would not broach: reproductive choice, same
sex marriage, and the like - topics that obviously would not have been helpful to raise in this type of introduc-
tory, informal meeting. Instead, Archbishop Dolan was extremely interested in floating ideas about areas of
common interest, where we could work together as partners in the religious community of our city: poverty,
hunger, joblessness, far-reaching effects of the economic crisis, bigotry, drugs, how to reach young people, and
the like. While we didn’t put into place any concrete programs, that was not the purpose or goal of our meet-
ing. We established a friendly tone, and left feeling extremely encouraged, certain that there is every reason to
expect a fruitful partnership with this man and his following.

A reception of welcome. . . While obviously there are profound differences between ourselves and the Church,
as New Yorkers of faith we are concerned about working together for the greater good. In this spirit, I would
bring to your attention an event that the New York Board of Rabbis is hosting, and which you are most cor-
dially invited to attend. It is a ceremony and reception to officially welcome Archbishop Dolan to the commu-
nity, and there will be a special tribute as well to His Eminence, Edward Cardinal Egan. In addition, there will
be prayers of remembrance of the tragedy that struck our city on 9/11. The ceremony will take place on
Thursday, September 10th, at the Park Avenue Synagogue, 50 East 87th Street (between Park and Madi-
son). The doors will open at 4:30 PM and the program will begin at 5:30 PM, with a collation to follow.
As you can imagine, security will be extremely tight. If you would like to attend, I would ask that you
please let me know ASAP so that I can submit your name to the security list.

A wish from the Goodmans. . . . In the meantime, as we prepare to enter our High Holy Day season, it is my
hope for all of us that we will use these Days of Awe well in trying to work toward resolving the conflicts in
our lives, and in repairing the damages in our relationships with the people in our lives, in the true spirit of te-
shuvah, repentance. In that spirit, Stephen and Philip join me in wishing all of you a Shanah Tovah, Uv’riah,
Um’tukah - a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year. May 5770 bring peace and healing to all of us, to our Peo-
ple, and to all who dwell on Earth.

Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman

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Officer’s Column

Swimming Against the Tide

Many things have been changing all over our country will present a special play reading- Gates are Closing
due to hard economic times. Every day, it seems, an- Union Temple had a special two year grant to help
other store is closing, another program is cutting back. with Synaplex programs; this year we will continue to
The URJ, (Union for Reform Judaism), has restruc-
have special Synaplex programs without the grant.
tured itself by eliminating programs and offices and
downsizing its staff. We have planned for wonderful services planned,
special musical evenings , adult education programs,
So what about Union Temple? Not us. For the coming
speakers and films.
year we have decided – Let’s do it all. Our temple is
fully staffed. Led by Rabbi Linda Henry Goodman, All this will be happening because we, as a temple, are
services will be enhanced by Student Cantor Maria taking a chance. We are taking the chance that you,
Dubinsky for the coming year and Music Director Dr. our members, will come and join us at services and
Jonathan Hall. special programs. . We are taking the chance that you,
our members, will support the temple by meeting your
Since Dr. Ann Landowne is returning to us for the dues commitment and whenever possible, giving as
coming year as a rabbinic intern, she will be spending generously as you can to the Yom Kippur Appeal and
more time at the temple as principal of the Religious to the special temple funds. We are taking the chance
School and doing a myriad of things. Our temple will that you, our members, will support the temple by in-
run smoothly under the direction of John Golomb, our
viting your unaffiliated friends to join us as members.
temple administrator, and our office and building staff.
Our preschool is also fully staffed and looking forward Come spend time with us at Union Temple. It’s a great
to a wonderful year. place. We are committed to continuing our temple ren-
aissance. We hope that you will be with us at every
We’ll be doing it all at Union Temple in terms of many
step.
special events and programs. We are starting off with a
special presentation on Saturday night September 12th, A healthy and a happy new year to you and yours.
just before Selichot Services. A number of congregants -Doris Klueger, President

Sisterhood

Welcome Back
Suddenly summer is over and we're deep into prepara- memoir and organization workshops; and—back by
tions for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Sisterhood popular demand—our Sisterhood Shabbat. We hope
hopes that you had a happy, eventful summer, and that you'll be with us for them all—and as a member. If
you have returned rested and ready to join us in an ex- you have not yet renewed your membership, please do
citing new season. We have many stimulating pro- so promptly, and if you are not yet a Sisterhood mem-
grams planned, beginning on Sunday, October 18th, at ber, we hope you will join us now. It's as simple as
10 AM, when we'll be welcoming you back with a writing a check for $36 to Sisterhood of Union Tem-
warm and friendly Rosh Chodesh Seder. We'll be dis- ple. Think about it—for only double chai you can per-
cussing the novel The Septembers of Shiraz by Dalia form the mitzvah of bringing hope and help where
Sofer. It's the moving, inspiring story of a Jewish- they are needed by adding your voice, your heart, and
Iranian family caught up in the terror that reigned after your hands to ours, as together we reach out to per-
the revolution. Even if you don't have a chance to read form tikkun olam.
the book, you won't want to miss what promises to be
Sisterhood wishes everyone a happy, healthy, success-
a provocative discussion. ful New Year. May 5770 be a year of peace in our
We have much more planned for you, including a vi- hearts, our homes, and our world. L'Shanah Tovah!
tally important program on breast and ovarian cancer,
-Barbara Brett, Recording Secretary
which disproportionately affects Ashkenazi Jews;
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 U n i o n Te m p l e o f B r o o k l y n
Please Join us for Selichot
Saturday Evening September 12, 2009

We welcome the High Holy Days with a reading of the play

The Gates are Closing by Merle Feld. The play will be followed by Havdalah
and Selichot Services.

Dessert Reception: 7:30 PM

Play Begins: 8:00 PM
Havdalah and Selichot: 9:45 PM
THE GATES ARE CLOSING is set in a synagogue on Yom Kippur.
The action follows eight main characters as they grapple with
issues of identity, meaning, loyalty, betrayal, and forgiveness.
The play has been presented in over 200 synagogues and col-
lege campuses across the USA and Canada.

Admission is free. Members and nonmembers

welcome!
Union Temple of Brooklyn 17 Eastern Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-7600 Website: www.uniontemple.org
email: uniontemple@uniontemple.org

Kinder Kef, Pre-K and Mazal Tov to

Kindergarten Programs MARIANNE DREYFUS
on the marriage of her grandson
Union Temple is offering a weekly Kinder Kef, BENJAMIN DREYFUS
kindergarten, pre-k program (for four and five year to
old children) every Sunday morning when the Religious RABBI ELIZABETH RICHMAN
School is in session. The program will run from 10 AM - on August 30.
11:30AM. Classes begin on September 13th. Ben is the son of
Dr. James Dreyfus and
Kinder Kef's focus will be fun and experiential Rabbi Ellen Weinberg Dreyfus.
learning. The children will learn about Shabbat and and to
the Holidays through song, art, games and stories. HORTENSE HURWITZ,
The fee for this yearlong program is $200 for temple on the marriage of her granddaughter
JADE HUTTON
members and $330 for non- members.
to
Please contact Ann Landowne at WILLIAM PIKE
ann.landowne@gmail.com to register on September 12.
and for further information Jade is the daughter of
SANFORD & RHONA HUTTON

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 Tzedakah
UNION TEMPLE MEMORIAL FUND
Donated by .....................................................................................In memory of
Sherry Rosenberg .................................................................................... Eva Goldstone
Abraham and Sharon Rapheal ................................................................. Philip Rapheal
Anna M. Budd and George Hausman ...................................................... Lena Hausman
Herb Karlitz ............................................................................................. Irwin Karlitz
Steven Segall ........................................................................................... Norma Segall
Marianne C. Dreyfus ............................................................................... Dr. A. Stanley Dreyfus and Jeanette Minkoff
Hortense Hurwitz..................................................................................... Jeanette Minkoff
George Hausman ..................................................................................... Gilbert Hausman
Sherry Rosenberg .................................................................................... Harry A. Goldstone
Louise Trubek.......................................................................................... Paul Grossman

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

Donated by
Anna M. Budd and George Hausman ...................................................... in appreciation

SISTERHOOD MEMORIAL FUND.......................In memory of

Howard and Linda Simka ........................................................................ Aunt Hermia Gould

SISTERHOOD HAPPY DAY FUND

Donated by .....................................................................................In honor of
Hy and Barbara Brett ............................................................................... Marianne Dreyfus on the marriage of her grandson
Benjamin Dreyfus to Elizabeth Richman
Hy and Barbara Brett ............................................................................... Hortense Hurwitz on the marriage of her granddaughter,
Jane Hutton to William Pike
Howard and Linda Simka ........................................................................ congregants who led summer services

SUMMER READING Thinking of College?

With Sisterhood of Union Temple Get some help
with decision making.
Get ready for our first Rosh Chodesh
"Tackling College
Seder of the Fall Season!
Admissions: Sanity +
Read Strategy = Success"
THE SEPTEMBERS with Cheryl Paradis
& Faren Siminoff
OF SHIRAZ September 24th at
By Dalia Sofer 7:00 PM
Union Temple - 17 Eastern Parkway -
Then join with us Brooklyn, New York 11229
Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 10 AM
SHABBAT MORNING
as we celebrate the role of Jewish women STUDY HEVRE
and discuss this inspiring, moving memoir 9:00 - 10:20 AM, breakfast is served
ALL ARE WELCOME
of an unforgettable Iranian Jewish Family During September and through
Sisterhood of Union Temple - 17 Eastern Parkway - Brooklyn, New York 11229 the holiday cycle:
THE FIVE SCROLLS
Begins September 12

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 Memorial Plaques
Zelda Elly ............................................................September 1, 1945 The Bulletin
Sara Kirsch ..........................................................September 2, 1939
Albert M. Kasdan.................................................September 2, 1968 Union Temple of Brooklyn
Kate K. Kauffman................................................September 3, 1970 17 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn NY 11238
Joseph D. Novich.................................................September 4, 1948 (718)638-7600
Stella D. Kahn......................................................September 4, 1969 Fax (718) 783-9151
Jacob Lorence ......................................................September 5, 1929 E-mail uniontemple@uniontemple.org
Bashe Kremer ......................................................September 5, 1958 Website Uniontemple.org
Marion Frieman ...................................................September 5, 1974
Harris Obstfeld.....................................................September 6, 1931 Dr. Linda Henry Goodman
Alyce Nicole Fogel ..............................................September 6, 1958 Rabbi
Cecilia Masur.......................................................September 6, 1962 Maria Dubinsky
Louis Lorence ......................................................September 6, 1966 Student Cantor
William Bergman.................................................September 8, 1926
Michael Goldsmith ..............................................September 8, 1934 Dr. Jonathan B. Hall
Hattie Mayer ........................................................September 8, 1963 Music Director
Sidney Berman...................................................September 10, 1956 Dr. Ann Landowne
Florence Beacon ................................................September 11, 1992 School of Religion Principal
Julius Wechsler..................................................September 14, 1943
Lazarus Muscat..................................................September 14, 1944 Susan Sporer
Louis Kahn ........................................................September 15, 1918 Preschool Director
Rosa Newman....................................................September 15, 1926 Doris Klueger
Helen Himmelreich............................................September 15, 1947 President
Harry Rutenberg ................................................September 15, 1967
Jeanette Abromowitz .........................................September 15, 1977 Henry Singer
Max Kamen .......................................................September 15, 1981 Jeffrey Stein
Rabbi Simon R. Cohen ......................................September 16, 1942 Vice Presidents
Dr. Benjamin E. Wolfort....................................September 17, 1950 Ellen Kolikoff
Irving S. Millman...............................................September 17, 1977 Secretary
Vera Kamen .......................................................September 17, 1989
Charlotte Berko..................................................September 18, 1976 Beatrice Hanks
Samuel Schwartz ...............................................September 19, 1928 Treasurer
Machen Rice ......................................................September 23, 1910 Mike Baron
Max Dreyfuss ....................................................September 25, 1942 Hortense R. Hurwitz
David Kaufman..................................................September 26, 1958 Honorary Presidents
Minnie Cowin ....................................................September 28, 1924
Henrietta Van Raalte..........................................September 28, 1927 Eleanor Forman
Honorary Trustee

On behalf of the entire David Rapheal

Bulletin Editor

congregation, Rabbi Goodman John Golomb

Temple Administrator
thanks and commends those con- Martin Kasdan
Funeral Director
gregants who conducted Shabbat 1-800-522-0588

services during the summer: Union Temple suggests that its members
contact our Funeral Director
Dr. Gail Levine Fried David Lansner Martin D. Kasdan of
Dr. Robert Fried Dr. Leonore Max Boulevard-Riverside Chapels
1895 Flatbush Avenue
Dr. Peter Gomori Betsy Minkin Brooklyn, NY
Jannette Katz Marvin Polonsky 1-800-522-0588
Arnold Kolikoff Demetria Royals Proudly maintaining more
than 50 years of Temple involvement
Carolyn Kubitschek
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 September 2009 ~ Elul 5769 -Tishrei 5770
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2 3 4 5
10:30 AM
Shabbat Service

Please remember to bring your

prayer books and tickets to
High Holy Day Services.
6:30 PM
6:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat
Synaplex Pot Luck Dinner
Committee to follow

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 9:00 AM
Labor Day Shabbat Study
Hevre
10:30 AM
Shabbat Service

6:00 PM 7:30 PM
Officers Reception, Play,
6:00 PM followed by
7:30 PM
Adult Ed 6:30 PM Havdalah &
Social Action
Committee Kabbalat Shabbat Selichot
Committee

13 14 15 16 17 18 19
9:30 AM 9:00 AM
Religious School Rosh Hashanah
Parent / Services for Kids
Membership 10:00 AM
Open House Rosh Hashanah
8:00 PM
10:00 AM 6:00 PM Morning Service
Rosh Hashanah
Brotherhood Board of
Evening Service
Trustees

20 21 22 23 24 25 26
No Religious 9:00 AM
School 7:00 PM Shabbat Study
"Tackling College Hevre
Admissions: San- 10:30 AM
ity + Strategy = Service for
8:00 PM
Success" Shabbat Shuva
Shabbat Shuva
with
Cheryl Paradis Late Service
& Faren Siminoff

27 28
29 30
9:30 AM 9:00 AM
Religious School Yom Kippur
Services for Kids
10:00 AM —
6:30 PM
Yom Kippur
Services
8:00 PM Please consult
Kol Nidre schedule

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Health and Racquet Association
In Union Temple Building at
17 Eastern Parkway
718-789-4600
Ask about Special discounts for
Union Temple Members

Union Temple of Brooklyn

17 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11238
(718) 638-7600
Uniontemple@uniontemple.org

SEPTEMBER 2009
UNION TEMPLE OF BROOKLYN BULLETIN

A happy, healthy and sweet New Year!