December 2025-January 2026• Kislev-Shvat 5786Published Bi-Monthly • Volume 11, Issue 2the SCRIBEBY TEMPLE BETH AM BY TEMPLE BETH AM
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 2In This Issue...In this issue we say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026! I don’t know about you but I am excited for a new year, especially this one where winter will bring us a return visit from Rabbi Akiva, our torah scribe. His visit will not only provide additional opportunities to write in the Torah but he will join us all weekend long for speaking engagements, including a presentation about an amazing Torah-in-the-public-sphere project he is currently a part of in Germany. If you would like to learn more about contributing to our Torah campaign, please let me know. January will also bring back the Brisket-Off or the sixth year! We have a number of first time competitors, live music by congregant Paul Marcus, and a local celebrity judging panel- it should be a great night so hurry and get your tickets! Everyone’s favorite Shabbat Service is also coming up- Broadway Shabbat is back, along with a wonderful Sisterhood game party, a delicious Men’s Club happy hour, and a wonderful kid Shabbat to welcome back our youngest friends from Winter Break. And I know it’s cheating but, I’m so excited I can’t waitcoming up in February we have Joe Buchanan as our muscial aritst in resident, if youve never heard Jewish country music, this will be a weekend you don’t want to miss. What can I say, winter is a great time to be at TBA, and I look forward to seeing you at many of the wonderful events coming up. Danna Cohen, Executive Director2250 CENTRAL BLVDJUPITER, FL [email protected] Office Hours:Mon–Fri, 9:00am–5:00pm2025-2026EXECUTIVE OFFICERSCo-President: Loni Schnitzer • [email protected]: Jeremy Viniar • [email protected] President: Emre Ergas • [email protected] President: Andrea Rosenberg • [email protected]: Tammy Webber • [email protected]: Jody Minde • [email protected] OF DIRECTORSGary Colton Lindsay Hirsch Tammy WeinbaumMyles Cooley Jennifer Milone Harvey WhiteJulie Gabbe Mila AboschMen’s Club Representative: Steve NicholsSisterhood Representative: Lori LamplRabbi Alon LevkovitzCantor Marcy MorrisExecutive Director: Danna CohenEducation Director: Alissa FrankelDirector of Early Childhood Education: Diana SnaiderTOS Administrative Assistant: Eleanor OlanipekunMishpacha/Family Center Coordinator: Yael Luski LawrenceDirector of Technical Arts: Jackie GoldwurmOperations Associate: Anna DrubelExecutive Administrative Assistant: Margot HauserFacilities Supervisor: Alex DeLeonMaintenance: Richard RemickOUR PROFESSIONALSPAST PRESIDENTSOUR LEADERSHIPJeanne Tarsches z”lJohn AlexanderAlvin SchlossbergBrud Tarsches z”lStephen LewisMichael Deakter*Beth EisenmanLen GreenJerry SilversArnie Weinstein z”lBob MillerTom Ross z”lMyrna AbramowitzJody MindeBruce Cohen**Hal Baseman*Mark SlifkinCarol CarswellLindsay HirschMark Golzbein*served two 2-year terms**served two 3-year terms
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 3WHY YOUR HAND BELONGS ON THE PARCHMENTSince my Bar Mitzvah, I have stood at the bimah and read from the Torah hundreds of times. The rhythm of the trope, the beautiful calligraphy, even the distinct scent of the parchment are deeply familiar to me. Yet for most of my life, I remained on one side of the scroll: the reader, not the writer.Last month, that changed.We were privileged to host Rabbi Akiva, a Torah scribe (sofer), who brought an unfinished panel from Temple Beth Am’s new Torah scroll. The power of his visit wasn’t only in his teaching—it was in his invitation to sit beside him, hold the quill with him, and write a letter on the parchment ourselves.Years ago, when I lived in Israel, I participated in a Torah project from afar. We never met the scribe; we mailed a donation and received a certificate. It was a mitzvah, but also a transaction. I felt no different afterward.This time was completely different. Holding Rabbi Akiva’s hand while dipping the quill and carefully forming a single Hebrew letter was a spiritual experience I didn’t expect. It felt intimate and profound. That is why I am urging you to participate when Rabbi Akiva returns in January.Why is this so important?1. Breaking the DistanceWe treat the Torah with such reverence that we often keep it at arm’s length. We dress it in a beautiful cover, keep it behind heavy doors, and when we kiss it, we usually do so through the filter of a prayer book or tallit. We rarely touch the parchment itself.Over time, this can create a psychological distance. The Torah becomes a precious object we admire from afar rather than a living heritage we own. When you hold the quill and help write even a single letter, that distance collapses. The scroll in front of you is no longer just “the” Torah; it becomes your Torah.2. A Silent LegacyPicture the future. Years from now, a B’nai Mitzvah student will stand at our bimah, wrestling with a tricky trope pattern and finally chanting their portion with pride. They will have no idea that one of the letters holding their reading together is there because you put it there.But it will be.3. The 613th CommandmentOur tradition teaches that the final mitzvah in the Torah is for every Jew to write a Torah scroll. Very few of us have the skill, time, or resources to fulfill that in the literal sense. But halachah understands that by writing even a single letter, you share in the fulfillment of this commandment.This is one of the rare mitzvot that most Jews never get the chance to perform. When you write that letter, you are not only touching parchment—you are stepping into a commandment that reaches back to Sinai and forward to generations yet unborn.Rabbi Akiva will be back in January with more teachings and, most importantly, more opportunities for you to write. Don’t let this pass you by.In a world where so much is digital, temporary, and easily deleted, come do something permanent. Come put ink to parchment as our ancestors did.Come write your letter.RABBI ALONA MESSAGE FROM
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Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 6SISTERHOOD SCOOPSUBMITTED BY ENA GOTKINAs we continue through our holiday season, we look forward for you to join us in celebrating many special events we have planned for your enjoyment. Many thanks to all who attended our October Mitzvah project and offered their time and concern for the less advantaged.UPCOMING EVENTSSisterhood Salon: December 4 at 5:30 pm at the Temple. Hosted by Marcy Brody and Brenda Kramer. Please join us at our Salon—a warm space for connection, learning, sharing and friendship. This month’s topic is: How has your Jewish Identity changed at different stages of your life. We’ll meet in small groups and enjoy a lite dinner together. Please RSVP by 11/26 [email protected] and mention you’re responding for the Salon.December Mitzvah Project- Tuesday, December 10 at 10:00 am at the Temple. This project will benefit Extended Hands, which supports low-income families. We’ll be preparing sandwiches and lunch bags plus bracelet kits for the kids. RSVP to [email protected] of Love- December 11, 1:30-4PM at Frenchman’s Reserve Clubhouse Our Sisterhood Knitters are making blankets for local agencies. They will be labelled Blankets of Love from Temple Beth Am Sisterhood. If you are an experienced knitter and would like to join, please contact Izzy Berg at [email protected] or text her at 908-400-4006 with your name, email and cell phone.Lunch Out w/Carole- Tuesday, December 16, 12:00pm at the Els Foundation for Autism. 18370 Limestone Creek Road, Jupiter. Hosted by Shari Blitman and Marcy Brody. The Sisterhood lunch will be at the Big Easy Café, located inside the Els center. A representative will speak about their mission and answer questions about the Els Foundation for Autism and the strides they have taken to improve the lives of those with Autism. RSVP by December 11 to [email protected] and state it’s for the Lunch-Out.Sisterhood Card Play and Lunch- Tuesday January 20, 2026, at the Temple. Men and Women Temple Members Cards and Games Party! Meet your friends for an afternoon of fun with games like Canasta, Maj Jongg Bridge, Quiddler Quirkle, Rummikub, or even Poetry for Neanderthals! RSVP by January 11, 2026 to [email protected] and indicate what game(s) you’d like to play and whether you’re bringing your own group. Sisterhood Annual Luncheon-Sunday, January 25,2026 at 1:00pm-3:00pm. Hosted by Renee Weissman and Leigh Evans Please join us for a lovely afternoon of cocktails, a catered lunch, conversation and more. Author, Meryl Ains will share insights on Jewish storytelling and her new book, Remember to Eat. For more information watch for your invitation in your email to be sent in mid- December. FUTURE EVENTS- DETAILS TO FOLLOW IN THE FEBRUARY/MARCH SCRIBE ISSUERosh Chodesh Thursday, February 26, 2026Sisterhood Shabbat- Friday, March 6,2026 March Lunch Event- Details to followWomen’s Seder- Sunday, March 29,2026 at 10:30AM
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 7MEN’S CLUB HAPPENINGSSUBMITTED BY BRUCE COHENMen’s Club ReportShalom, Temple Beth Am Community!As we reflect on the close of 2025, the Men's Club is proud to report on a highly successful and engaging set of events. It has been inspiring to see such strong participation across social, educational, and service initiatives.I want to share what we've been up to and extend a heartfelt Toda Raba (thank you) to everyone who participated and volunteered to make our events such a success. Men’s Club events can be found on tbamensclub.comOctober: Fellowship, Fine Wine, and Solidarity October was packed with both outdoor activity and high-quality educational social events:• Weekly Lunches every Monday have been growing with more men than ever. join the lunch list at tbamensclub.com• Weekly Walks We kicked off our new initiative to promote health and fellowship with our men’s weekly walks at Riverbend Park. This growing group is a wonderful way to connect with one another while enjoying the beautiful local environment. Pease join us Saturday mornings at 9:30am followed by brunch at a local restaurant at tbamensclub.com• Sukkot Program (Oct 6) Starting in the Sukkah with a service led by our Rabbi and Cantor and followed by a speaker from Israel's elite Shaldag Special Forces who spoke about his experience during the October 7th War and his insideknowledge of his time serving Israel. We want to thank TBA congregant and Men’s Club Member Jeff Lichterman for arranging & generously sponsoring this speaker along with Sisterhood joining the Men’s Club in helping prepare the delicious spread of deserts served afterwards.• Simchat Torah and Tribute to Israel (Oct 13): Following the unrolling and reading of the Torah by Rabbi Alon & Cantor Marcy, we helped organize and support this special evening culminating in a tribute to Israel and freeing of hostages. The event was a profound opportunity for our community to gather in solidarity and reflection. Men’s Club was happy to sponsor and serve Pizza and Ice Cream for all.• Wine Tasting and Master Class (Oct 15): This was a real highlight, we hosted a highly successful event featuring Master Sommelier Virginia Philip, with an exceptional educational experience on 6 great wines we were lucky to taste and learn so much about. We especially want to thank Isabel and Steve Berg for helping to underwrite this unforgettable evening.• Dinner at Carmine’s La Trattoria (Oct 25): 45 TBA congregants enjoyed another fantastic evening of fellowship withdinner at Carmine’s in Palm Beach Gardens, hosted by Harvey and Rita Silverman.November: Honoring Our Veterans In November, our focus shifted to service, education, and honoring those who serve:• Veterans Day Breakfast Program (Nov 9): All were welcome to this event featuring JPD Honor Guard and an insightful speaker, Jennifer Brande of Jewish War Veterans, honoring the sacrifices of our veterans. We also had a collection that raised $704 to support Edna Runner Center for SNAP. Thanks to everyone who volunteered with this event in shopping, preparing, serving the delicious breakfast and a heartfelt thank you for everyone who help with the clean up.• Navy SEAL Museum Trip and Lunch (Nov 15): A group of 27 men traveled for a compelling trip to the Ft Piercemuseum, concluding with lunch. This outing provided an engaging opportunity for education and camaraderie. Navy Seal Museum Simchat Torah Celebration Veteran’s Day Breakfast Wine Tasting Dinner EventLooking Ahead: Stay Involved! We’re thrilled with the momentum we've generated as we plan more diverse & engaging events in the future.• December 8th Dinner at 6:30pm will be at Juno Beach Fish House, open to adult members of TBA where you can get to know others in our community. Hosted by Barbie and Rick Levine. Space is limited with attendees receiving beautiful Chanukah Candles made in Israel as a gift. You can see more details and reserve your spot at tbamensclub.com.• Happy Hour Thursday, Jan 22 at 6:30pm. Join us for another evening where you can meet friends and make new ones. Enjoy delicious Mocktails or Cocktails prepared by our guest bartender Rabbi Alon as well as the great food that will be served. A reservation must be made at tbamensclub.com. This event is open to all men of TBA.We encourage you to continue checking the Temple’s weekly E-NEWS or tbamensclub.com for details on our upcoming activities. Your support, participation and volunteering are what make our Men's Club thrive! A special thank you to Mark Slifkin for his extraordinary volunteering to make our event sign up on Zeffy a success, and room design/set up for events.L'Chaim!Bruce Cohen – President voice or text: 561-262-5598 email: [email protected]
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 8The Temple Beth Am Board, Clergy, and Staff wish you a happy 2026!
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 9GET INVOLVED—————— BOARD OF DIRECTORS ——————Are you ready to step up and lead? Members in good standing are invited to apply to join theTBA Board of Directors for a two-year term. Board members work on issues related to governanceof the Temple, help make strategic decisions for the future, serve as Temple ambassadors, and workto ensure the success of Temple Beth Am. Applicants will be interviewed by the Nominating Committeethis winter, and balloted by the congregation at the Annual Meeting.
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 10LearnAdult Education with Rabbi Alon: Israel UnveiledWednesday, January 7, 14, and 21 at 6:30pmJoin Rabbi Alon for a compelling three part-part series navigating the complex. miraculous, and turbulent history of Israel from independence to modern day. This course will go beyond the wellknown headlines to explose the less widely taught history, Open to all. Please RSVP to the Temple Office.ShabbatKids ShabbatFriday, January 9 at 5:30pmJoin Rabbi Alon and Cantor Marcy for a shabbat experience just for kids ages 0-5 and their grownups. Dinner, musical services and sing-a-long, and craft. RSVP to the preschool office.Broadway ShabbatFriday, January 16 at 6:30pm (Social in lobby at 6:00pm)Join us to welcome Shabbat together at a toe-tapping Musical Shabbat Service featuring Friday night prayers set to some of Broadway’s best showtunes. Come early, at 6;00pm, for cocktails and bites straight from the Big Apple. Scribe ShabbatFriday, January 30, at 6:30pmJoin us for a very special evening where we will be joined by our Torah Scribe, Rabbi Akiva Weingarten. Rabbi Akiva will speak from the bima during the service, and stay with us all weekend long with opportunities for congregants to write in our new Torah. TBA WINTER
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 11Mix & MingleSixth Annual Brisket-OffSunday, January 11 at 7:00pmJoin us for the most delicious night of the year. Taste brisket from over a dozen TBA pit-masters, enjoy cocktails by our resident mixologists, including TBA’s own bourbon, and enjoy the musical stylings of Paul Marcus. Ages 21+ only. Guests welcome. Tickets must be purchased in advance at bit.ly/jupiterbrisket.Sisterhood Card & Play PartyTuesday, January 20 at 12:00pmMeet your temple friends for an afternoon of fun, play one of our games or bring your own. Open to all and includes lunch. Please RSVP by January 14th to [email protected]. Any questions, text Renee at 914-474-8585.Men’s Club Happy HourThursday, January 22 at 6:30pmAll Men of Temple Beth Am are invited. The evening will include delicious food as well as guest mixology by Rabbi Alon. For more information and to RSVP please visit tbamensclub.comTu B’Shvat at Port St. Lucie Botanical GardensTuesday, February 3 at 11:00amJoin Rabbi Alon for a guided tour of the gardens followed by lunch at a local restaurant. Transportation is not provided by carpooling is encouraged.Please RSVP to temple office. No cost for the tour, and pay your own check at lunch. EVENTS
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 12RECURRING EVENTSBook Club: 2nd Monday of every monthEnjoy a lively group discussion about a different predetermined book each month. Please contact Edie Wolf at [email protected] or 443-223-9729 with questions or to sign up.YOGA W/YAEL: Tuesdays at 10:00amTaught by Yael Lawrence, MS BC-DMT. Cost is $12/class or $100/10 class card. All ages and abilities welcome. In person and Zoom option available. For more information or to register contact Yael at [email protected] JONGG: Wednesdays at 1:00pmEnjoy an afternoon of play and light refreshments.Everyone welcome. No cost but donation appreciated.Mah Jongg set provided. Cards available for purchase.CANASTA: Thursdays at 1:00pmNo RSVP necessary; open to all. Bring your own cards, trays, score pads, and shufflers if you have them. Lessons available during regular meetings. No cost. Donations appreciated.MY EMOTIONS TEP: Thursdays at 10:00amMy Emotions Toddler Enrichment Program for ages 1-3.5 with Lisa Chhabra LPC. All sessions include crafts, activities, circle time and outdoor play. Space limited. Contact [email protected] for details.SHABBAT TEP: Fridays at 10:00amShabbat Toddler Enrichment Program for ages 1-3.5 with Yael Lawrence MS BC-DMT. All sessions include crafts, activities, circle time and outdoor play. Space limited. Contact [email protected] for details.
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 131TBA Closed26:30pmShabbat Service39:30amMen's ClubWeekly Walk and Brunch4 512:00pmMen's Club Lunch610:00amYoga10:30amSH Board Meetiing71:00pmMah Jongg6:30pnAdult Ed: Modern Israel81:00pmCanasta95:30pm Kids Shababt6:30pmShabbat Service109:30amMen's ClubWeekly Walk and Brunch117:00pmAnnualBrisket-Off1210:30amBook Club12:00pmMen's Club Lunch1310:00amYoga141:00pmMah Jongg6:30pnAdult Ed: Modern Israel151:00pmCanasta6:30pmMC Monthly Meeting166:00pm Shabbat Social6:30pmBroadway Shabbat179:30amMen's ClubWeekly Walk and Brunch18 19TBA CLOSED8:30am Cooking for St. George12:00pmMen's Club Lunch2010:00am Yoga12:00pmSisterhood Card Party211:00pmMah Jongg6:30pnAdult Ed: Modern Israel221:00pmCanasta5:30pm Pizza on the Playground6:30pmMC Happy Hour236:30pmShabbat Service249:30amMen's ClubWeekly Walk and Brunch251:00pmAnnual SH Luncheon2612:00pmMen's Club Lunch2710:00amYoga281:00pmMah Jongg291:00pmCanasta306:30pm Shabbat Service with Scribe319:30amMen's ClubWeekly Walk and BrunchJANUARYSUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 14LIFECYCLE EVENTSBar Mitzvah of Bryce BasemanJanuary 17, 2026Son of Stephanie and Matthew BasemanBar Mitzvah ofJack SarelsonDecember 6, 2025Son of Rebecca and Matthew Sarelson HEARTFELT CONDOLENCESWELCOME OUR NEW MEMBERSAmy & Gary CohenShannon & Martin MaganiezenTimothy BirnbaumMelissa & Tim Drappi Jessica & Mark KubiliunAlli & Brian PetersonJen & Brandon WildermuthMichael & Jessica Armadoros Tina FriedmanSarah & James Bianco Lee & Alexandria FeldmanFrances GraggKVELL & TELLMazel Tov to Tracie Krieger Boxer & Mike Boxer on their recent marriageCongratulations to Gina Tillman, Edward and big brother Elijah, on the birth of River Forrest. River was born on October 9, 2025.Mark CoganowUncle of Melissa BermanCarole Blitman Mother of Bruce BlitmanConnie GreeneWife of Robert GreeneBert KrawczykBrother of Celeste LondonSusan SchepsMother of Debby Baker
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 15October/NovemberMitzvah OpportunitiesOngoing: St. George’s CenterTemple Beth Am provides a hot meal monthly to 150 hungry guests at St. George. You can help by making a financial donation to the TBA Caring Community fund, or by volunteering to help cook on the third Monday of every month. To sign up to help cook in the Temple Beth Am kitchen, please contact Rich Remick at [email protected]: Beyond BedtimeWe are collecting new, complete pajama sets, children sizes 0–12 years.Help us support Beyond Bedtime, a national nonprofit that provides cozy pajamas and storybooks to children facing adversity. Since 2001, they’ve delivered more than 8.7 million pajama sets and books to help kids experience the superpower of a good night’s sleep.Drop-off your pajama donations to The One School Lobby between December 15 – January 30.. JERRY ROSMANJeweler Since [email protected] & Men’s Club MemberI would like to buy your broken & unwantedGold & platinum“No overhead means more money in your pocket”Jewelry Repairs Custom DesignsJanuary: Junior League of the Palm BeachesIn Florida, 1 in 6 women, girls, and menstruators between the age of 12 and 44 live below the Federal Poverty Line and 1 in 4 teens in the U.S. has missed school due to lack of access to menstrual supplies. TBA Sisterhood (on behalf of The Alliance for Period Supplies at the Junior League of the Palm Beaches) is collecting feminine hygiene products through January 26 to distribut to those in need. Donations can be dropped off in the Temple lobby. You can also order from our Amazon wishlist by using this link: bit.ly/SisterhoodMitzvah (case-sensitive) to have your donations sent directly to the Temple.
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 16PURIM CARNIVALTEMPLE BETH AMSPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!Sponsorship deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026To sponsor go to: bit.ly/TBAPurimSponsorsPlease contact Alissa Frankel at 561.747.1109 [email protected] sponsorship details.By sponsoring an activity or station at our annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 16, you are taking advantage of a great opportunity to advertise your business to the community and show your support for TBA’s Youth Groups. Your donation will be publicized throughout our marketing materials, registration table, and at the site of the activity you have sponsored. BRONZE($50)PRIZETABLEGOLD($360)OUTDOORGAMESSILVER($180)SMALLACTIVITIESPLATINUM($500)RIDES & INFLATABLESDIAMOND($1,000)LARGE ATTRACTIONSTemple Beth Am offers overnight summer camp, youth group events, and retreat scholarships. These scholarship funds are to provide funds to help our Temple Beth Am students to attend Jewish camps and other Jewish events throughout the year. Please contact Alissa Frankel at 561.747.1109 or at [email protected] for more details or to request an application.ADDITIONAL CAMP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIESJewish Federation of Palm Beach County offers scholarships, grants, and incentivesfor families who demonstrate financial need, as well as financial support for Jewish studentswho demonstrate academic excellence and community involvement.For more information, visit jewishpb.org/fed/index.php/scholarships/
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Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 18A Word from Diana SnaiderDirector of Early Childhood EducationThe One School fell right into fall, and we were even lucky enough to enjoy a few days of true fall weather!We had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration in class. The children performed Thanksgiving songs and were absolute superstars.Once our fall festivities wrapped up, our classes jumped right into Hanukkah! We made menorahs, enjoyed latkes, and sang Hanukkah songs together. Hanukkah lasts for eight nights to commemorate how long the holy light burned. Many Hanukkah foods are fried in oil to symbolize the miracle of the oil lasting eight days. Some delicious treats enjoyed during this time include latkes and sufganiyot. The children also learned how to play dreidel, and we used gelt—the little golden coins—as part of the game.In December, we also began hosting our Pajama Drive. This drive is a special way for our school community to give back to families in need. We are collecting new, unused pajamas for children up to 12 years old and will be donating them to the local Jupiter chapter of Beyond Bedtime (formerly the Pajama Program). We’re excited to conclude our drive with a big Pajama Day at school!It is so important for children to learn gratitude and understand that others may not be as fortunate. We appreciate your support in helping teach these meaningful lessons.Upcoming Events• December 19 – Temple Beth Am Hanukkah Event, 5:30pm• January 9 – Kid’s Shabbat, 5:30pm• January 19 – No School (MLK Day)• January 22 – Pizza on the Playground (PTO event)• January 27 – Bake Sale (PTO event)• January 30 – Tu B’Shevat Celebration – All parents invited at 9:15am
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 19THE ONE SCHOOLa message fromThe One School PTO Update Wow! What an amazing school year it continues to be! The students have been so busy reconnecting and meeting new friends as the year ramps up. We all got to celebrate through the holidays, family Shabbats, and even a special evening Shabbat with Rabbi Alon. Our kids are now busy preparing for their Thanksgiving celebrations and soon their Channukah celebration. What a wonderful time of year! To recap, October was filled with fun, including: • our first Pizza on the Playground where kids got to go in the Sukkah for songs and learning, • a fall flavored bake sale and teacher treats and, • another successful Book Fair, filled with superheroes, princesses, and all the magic a story can bring. All the proceeds go to help purchase classroom supplies and furniture for our school. As we settle into November, we continue to offer our fundraisers through our TOS Tee Shirt sales, our weekly challah from Bread by Johnny and Mable’s Labels. The Challah sales have been such a hit that we plan to continue sales into the next term and offer monthly bagel pop-up when there is all-school Shabbat! One of our new and exciting event this year is our first annual Preschool Prom. Save the date April 25, 2026! We are looking for anyone who wants to join the planning/organizing committee, please contact [email protected]. Last but never least, our shoutouts to the generous sponsors of our social and supplemental programs. Our first two Pizza on the Playgrounds were sponsored by the Cutrona Family. Pizza on the Playground is a social event for all families to come together on the playground to chat and play. This quarter’s Amazing Athletes was funded in part by TOS parent, James Knox, of Transworld Business. Amazing Athletes is a fantastic program that teaches the students leadership, skill building and cooperation through sport and activity—sponsorship opportunities are still available! If there is anyone else who is eager to sponsor an event, visit theoneschoolpto.com. A heartfelt thank-you to our PTO members, preschool families, volunteers, and all those who help us enrich the school experience—both inside and beyond the classroom—for our next generation of incredible young learners. PTO PTO
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 20THANK YOU FORBRICK Lenore Gerson, Linda Kay, Phyllis Dressler, Diane Sosman, Barbara Rosen, Phoebe Shochat, Judi Snider, Elaine Feinberg, Ilene Cohen, Adele Brass, Sandra Simon and Kathleen ReillyIn honor of Rosalie Grass on her special birthdayLinda Kay & FamilyIn memory of Frank FrankelCAMP COLEMAN FUNDAyanna Lowe & Josh CarrIn honor of Ayva Carr’s baby namingCARING COMMUNITYGary PepperIn memory of Lily PepperCubby SteinhartIn memory of Jacob SteinhartRuth StaviskyIn memory of Lawrence S. GordonLois RemickIn memory of Isaac KoretzKen RothmelIn memory of Elizabeth RothmelFLOWER FUND Jana & Rich WolleIn honor of their son Gavin becoming a Bar MitzvahJay Goldstein & Maja Fischer and Jennifer & Dana BearIn honor of their children Illy & Peter Goldstein becoming a B’nei MitsvahJennfier & Russell JonesIn honor of their son Niko becoming a Bar MitzvahGENERAL FUNDMah Jongg GroupIn appreciationRobert NewmanIn memory of Rose WeinbergBarbara & Harvey FalkIn memory of Samuel Schneider, Rose Schneider, Gerald Schneider, Benjamin Falk & Sylvia FalkAdelle VogelIn memory of Mike VogelChrissy & Lane WittenIn appreciationBrenda KramerIn memory of Aaron GoldsteinKaren & Seth AsofskyIn memory of Carole BlitmanAlice & Larry SpritzerIn appreciation for Rabbi Alon & Cantor Marcy’s cemetery visitBarbara & Rick LevineIn memory of Louis LevineGeryl & Stephen DeixlerIn memory of Sam ShochatGeryl & Stephen DeixlerIn memory of Frank FrankelClara & Leonard KatzIn memory of Yokov Greenberg and Shimon KatzDebbie & Hal BasemanIn memory of Frank FrankelFrumet & David SachsIn honor of Fran Sachs, Jon Gilbert and Graham GilbertDeanna & Fred TalmudIn memory of Eli TalmudNada & Jerry ImbrialeIn memory of Frank FrankelLois RemickIn memory of Isaac KoretzRobin & David GreyIn memory of all family past and presentPeter LitvackIn memory of Susan LitvackSue & Dan FreedlandIn memory of Annette FreedlandBeth & Larry LipmanIn honor of Tracie Krieger & Mike Boxer’s marriageCharles TagerIn memory of Harry L. TagerBrenda KramerIn memory of Haskell GoldsteinMartin KramerIn memory of Hyman KramerKim & Ira FialkowIn memory of Steven FialkowSharon RicherIn appreciationChrissy & Lane WittenIn appreciationCharles TagerIn memory of Joan TagerAshley PopielIn honor of the marriage of Tracie Krieger to Mike BoxerEste WolfIn honor of the marriage of Tracie Krieger to Mike BoxerMichelle McLaughlinIn honor of the marriage of Tracie Krieger to Mike BoxerJennifer YormakIn honor of the marriage of Tracie Krieger to Mike BoxerDanielle YormakIn honor of the marriage of Tracie Krieger to Mike BoxerDiane PflugelIn memory of Josephine Perlstein GabbeLenore GersonIn memory of Max Greenblatt and Janice FrankelSandy & Jerry WeinerIn memory of Tobey WeinerTim CurleyIn memory of Patricia CurleyMartin KramerIn memory of Helen KramerSusan & Fred ValinsIn appreciationEllen PaikoffIn memory of Anita OrlanskyHARTMAN FAMILY COMMUNITY GARDENJeff ElmanIn memory of Marcy ElmanMorty ZigelskyIn memory of Frieda ZigelskyAmy ShainmanIn memory of Lillian ByerHIGH HOLY DAYS PRAYER BOOKSLois EdelsteinIn memory of Sanford EdelsteinDiane SosmanIn memory of Herb SosmanPhoebe ShochatIn memory of Sam ShochatBeverly PaceIn memory of Abraham SilbersteinStefanie MarksonIn memory of Harry MarksonPhyllis DresslerIn memory of Abbott DresslerMUSIC FUNDDebbie Carr Ayanna Lowe & Josh CarrIn honor of Ayva Carr’s baby namingKen RothmelIn memory of William RothmelMarcy Brody & Jim BanicIn memory of Carole BlitmanCarrie FlynnIn memory of Jacob SteinhartCeil RandellIn memory of Toby SchneiderDeb LehrichIn appreciationMarcy Brody & Jim BanicTo wish a speedy recovery to Hinda MorganJanet Erony-KahanIn memory of Bruce EronyIna & Paul MarcusIn Honor of Inscription of letters in the Sefer Torah
Kislev-Shvat 5786 • The Scribe | Page 21YOUR CONTRIBUTIONSBarbara & Jerry RosmanIn memory of Beatrice White, Beverly Moskovitz & Rose RosmanRobyn HurvitzIn memory of Susan LitvackCarol CarwellIn memory of Joy KleinBeth & Bill GoldmanIn memory of Helen M. Knotts, mother of Beth and grandmother of Gary GoldmanBeth & Bill GoldmanIn memory of Howard C. Goldman, father of Bill and Lisa Goldman and grandfather of Gary GoldmanAndrew PlotkinIn memory of Lena HibelLeona HollandIn memory of Maggie MograbiConnie MazerIn honor of Audrey Kaplan Friedman’s special dayBrad MorrisIn memory of Benjamin MorrisBobbie MeisslerIn memory of Richard MeisslerHarriet VogelIn memory of Sue WeissDaniel MyersonIn memory of Dr. Manny Myerson and Nathan MyersonMarcy Brody & Jim BanicTo send get well wishes to John WeismanThe Wolle FamilyIn honor of Gavin Wolle becoming a Bar MitzvahMarcy Brody & Jim BanicTo wish Carole Levine a speedy recoveryJudith FeinermanIn memory of Harry BergerONEG FUNDCharlie MadanickTo wish Edward Livingston a speedy recoveryCharlie MadanickIn memory of Bert KrawczykCharlie MadanickSpeedy recovery to Carole Levine and Ed RagofskyRABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDGary PepperIn memory of Alex PepperDebbie Carr, Ayanna Lowe & Josh CarrIn honor of Ayva Carr’s baby namingEric AltermanIn memory of Enid AltermanSteven BarreIn memory of Ronnie BarreScott PerryIn memory of Philip WeinfeldLiz BartonIn memory of Marvin M. CykerJackie FeldmanIn appreciationLouise MaurerIn memory of Robert MaurerRobert GreeneIn memory of Connie GreeneCharlie MadanickTo wish Paul Steidle a speedy recoveryCharlie MadanickIn appreciation to Steve BergJim ReiffelIn memory of Dr. Martin L. ReiffelKay KienIn memory of Julian KienVera DrourrIn memory of Beatrice DrourrStanley BassinIn memory of Elizabeth BassinMichael MarksIn memory of Dorothy MarksSandy MyrowIn memory of Maxine SpectorKay KienIn memory of Jack KienDebbie MarksIn memory of Beth HymanMichael MarksIn memory of Alexander MarksAllan MaltmanIn memory of Esther MaltmanStanley BassinIn memory of Louis J. BassinMichael OlsherIn memory of Murray OlsherMichele SchlissermanIn memory of Philip SchlissermanDavi-Linda & David FriedmanIn memory of Paul Wiseman, Pearl Wiseman, Rochelle Sivan, Lauren Cooperstein Korik, Stephen Bowen, Leo Paul Katzin, Bertha Friedman Katzin and Ethel Chernin Katzin The Wolle FamilyIn honor of Gavin Wolle becoming a Bar MitzvahCharlie LevyIn memory of Philip LevyKen SprechmanIn memory of Melanie SprechmanVera DrourrIn memory of Nathaniel DrourrSheila & David EidelmanIn memory of William KramerLiz & Larry BartonIn appreciationRABBI’S EDUCATIONAL & PROGRAMMING FUNDMyrna BermanIn memory of Harold BermanDale Merken-SilverbergIn memory of Robert SilverbergSharon ClippingerIn memory of Solomon AdelmanWendy & Barry CohnIn memory of Frank FrankelLiz & Brian CohnIn memory of Frank FrankelJudy SkurnickIn memory of Gary AbramsCheryll PlotkinIn memory of Bernard RabinIsabel BergIn memory of Sylvia StraussCy HalpernIn memory of Bella BereznikCy HalpernIn memory of Sandra HalpernJoan Weinberger & Joyce EisemanIn memory of Julian WeinbergerRELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDAnn RheinholdIn memory of Barbara SegelSOCIAL ACTION FUNDJennifer ShakerdgeIn memory of Joel ElasowichJeff ElmanIn memory of Arnold ElmanLinda HorovitzIn memory of Herbert HorovitzTEMPLE BEAUTIFICATION FUNDJeff WeinsteinIn memory of Howard WeinsteinAnn RheinholdIn memory of Jerome MossTHE ONE SCHOOL FUNDAyanna Lowe & Josh CarrIn honor of Ayva Carr’s baby namingRenee & John WeismanIn appreciation to Mark Slifkin for being our Splash Pad Maven. YOUTH ENGAGEMENTArline SlifkinIn memory of Joseph Wolf
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