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THE BIALYSTOKER BRIEF

July 2006--Tammuz/Av 5766--Issue #18

MAZEL TOVS

Births

• Mazel tov to Nussie & Pam Fogel on the birth of a grandson, a son to Ita & Yuval Wirzberger.

• Mazel tov to Aryeh & Sara Malka Katz on the birth of their son, Chaim Menachem. Mazel tov to the extended Katz, Pfeffer & Seidenberg Families.

• Mazel tov to Yosef & Nechy Seidenberg on the birth of a grandson, a son to Sarah Malka & Aryeh Katz and the birth of a granddaughter , Tehilla Rivka, a daughter to Chana Rochel & Yoeli Rubinfeld. Mazel tov to the extended Katz, Pfeffer & Seidenberg families.

• Mazel tov to Rosalie Seidenberg on the birth of a great- grandson, a son to Aryeh & Sara Malka Katz and on the birth of a great- granddaughter, a daughter to Chana Rochel & Yoeli Rubinfeld.

• Mazel tov to Ezra & Chavie Turkel on the birth of their son Mayer. Mazel tov to the extended Rosenbaum & Schilit families.

• Mazel tov to Ari & Aliza Ginsberg on the birth of their son.

• Mazel tov to Joel & Elke Herskovitz on the birth of their daughter, Yaeret.

• Mazel tov to Chaim & Dorothy Schlafrig on the birth of a granddaughter, Yaeret, a daughter to Elke & Joel Herskovitz.

• Mazel tov to Avraham & Malka Martin on the birth of their daughter, Toba. Mazel tov to the extended Martin family.

• Mazel tov to Rivky Krasner on the birth of a grandson, a son to Reuvain & Ora Krasner.

• Mazel tov to Josh & Robin Tare on the birth of their son.

• Mazel tov to Michael & Leslie Tuchman on the birth

of their daughter, Toba Raizel. Mazel tov to the extended Tuchman families.

• Mazel tov to Benny & Marion Tuchman on the birth of a granddaughter, a daughter to Michael & Leslie.

• Mazel tov to Sara Tuchman on the birth of a great- granddaughter, a daughter to Michael & Leslie.

• Mazel tov to Howard Martin on the birth of a granddaughter Toba, a daughter to Avraham & Malka Martin.

• Mazel tov to Jeffrey & Rashelle Frankel on the birth of their son.

Bar Mitzvahs

• Mazel tov to Yossie & Esther Rosenbaum on the bar mitzvah of their son, Mordechai Yehudah. Mazel tov to the extended Rosenbaum, Schilit & Turkel families.

• Mazel tov to Yossi & Mindy Tannenbaum on the bar mitzvah of their grandson, Yudi Siff.

Engagements

• Mazel tov to Rebbitzen Bluma Singer on the engagement of her grandson, Avi Singer to Michal Norowitz.

• Mazel tov to Nussie & Ruchie Singer on the engagement of their son, Avi to Michal Norowitz. Mazel tov to the extended Singer family.

• Mazel tov to Jonathan Siegal on his engagement to Dr. Alyssa Harrison.

• Mazel tov to Ezra & Leah Shoshani on the engagement their daughter Mina to Eliyahu Lefkowitz.

Marriages

• Mazel tov to Alan Mitrani on his marriage to Liz Panzer.

• Mazel tov to Aaron & Judy Mitrani on the marriage of their son, Alan to Liz Panzer.

• Mazel tov to Morah Esther Price on her marriage to Adiel Lejbovitz.

• Mazel tov to Izzy & Sheri Tropper on the marriage of their daughter, Tami to Zalmy Azimov. Mazel tov to the extended Tropper family..

More Mazal Tovs

• Mazel tov to James & Shoshanna Sanders on the bris of their son, Hillel Chaim.

Please Note: These were events that were called into or emailed to the office, and we regret any omissions. If you would like your simcha to be added in the next issue, please let us know.

SPONSORSHIPS

Shabbos Parshas Emor, May 13

Shalosh Seudos: Co-sponsored by: Yosef & Tova Peretz in commemoration of the yahrtzeits of his father, Eliezer Yaakov and uncle , Yerachmiel and her grandmother, Devorah and great- grandfather, Avraham.

Ira & Rochelle Miller in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of her mother, Esther Besserglick

Shabbos Parshas Behar/Bichukosai, May 20

Kiddush (2nd Minyan): Sponsored by Willie & Judy Rapfogel in honor of the aufruf of their son, Mikey.

Shalosh Seudos: Co-sponsored by: Jerry & Diane Reich and Mel & Heidi Rosenbach in commemoration of their mother, Jean Rosenbach.

Louis & Barbara Arfe in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of her father, Moshe Ben Shalomo Zalman.

Shabbos Parshas Bamidbar, May 27

Shalosh Seudos: Sponsored by Shimon Rephun in honor of Yom Yerushalayim.

Shabbos Shavuos, June 3

Shalosh Seudos: Sponsored by Joel Bernstein & Gloria Goldenberg in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of her father, Dr. Seymour Goldenberg..

Shabbos Parshas Naso, June 10

Kiddush (2nd Minyan): Sponsored by Judah & Debbie Engelmayer in commemoration of the 1st yahrtzeit of her mother, Vivian Freund.

Shalosh Seudos: Sponsored by Ira & Rochelle Miller in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of his father, Zalman Yaakov Ben Zev Wolf.

Shabbos Parshas Beha'aloscha, June 17

Kiddush (2nd Minyan): Graduation Kiddush:

• Betty Goodman: in honor of all the graduates.

• Leiby & Julie Dancziger: in honor of their daughter, Esther Rivky, graduating with a masters from Hunter Graduate School.

• Norman & Gila Dawidowicz: in honor of Rosie Solomon graduating Bais Yaakov Preschool and Sari & Ilana Abrose fron Manhattan Day School and Esther Rivky Dancziger from Hunters Graduate School.

• Yosef Feit & Edith Gross: in honor of their daughter, Tihela, graduating from Ramaz High School.

• Hondo & Rochel Abramowitz: in honor of their daughter, Shira, graduating from Seminary Ateres Bnos Yerushalayim in Israel.

• Marty & Karen Wolfson: in honor of their niece, Aliza Charlap, graduating from Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

• Chaim Mayer & Aliza Mermelstein: in honor of their son, Yehoshua, graduating from Yeshiva K'tana.

• Yosef & Tova Peretz: in honor of their son, Moshe, graduating from MTJ Preschool.

• Paul & Marilyn Goldschmidt: in honor of their granddaughter, Dasi Schneebalg, graduating 8th grade from Bais Yaakov of Brooklyn.

• Morris & Beth Faitelewicz: in honor of their children, Shani, graduating with honors from Shulamith High School (Shani will be attending Shaalvim for Women in Israel through the S. Daniel Abraham program at Stern College/YU), and, Avi, graduating from MTJ (Avi has been chosen & is entering Yeshiva University as a YUHSB Distinguished Scholar).

• Danny Stein in memory of his uncle, Moe Plotkin.

• Joe & Jean Slamowitz: in honor of their grandson, Daniel Slamowitz, graduating from Yeshiva of South Shore.

• Mayer & Sara Sinensky: in honor of their daughters, Emily & Samantha.

• Meir Shlomo & Rimona Hornung: in honor of Meir Shlomo graduating from Forham Law School.

• Mendel Hagler: in honor of his nieces & nephews.

We want to thank the following vendors who sponsored generously towards the graduation kiddush:

• 41 Essex Street

• Noah's Ark

• East Side Glatt

• M & M Kosher Store

• Moishe's Bakery

• A friend of Bialystoker

We would also like to thank the following people for all their help with the graduation kiddush. We could not have done it without them:

• David Cohen

• Jason Weinberger

• Moishe Davidowitz

• Yitzchok Dawidowicz

Shalosh Seudos: Sponsored by Alvin & Inge Mund in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of his grandmother, Rivka Bas Avraham.

Shabbos Parshas Shelach, June 24

Kiddush (1st Minyan): Sponsored by Sidney Rick in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of his father, Abraham (Avraham Shimshon) Rick.

Shalosh Seudos: Sponsored by Eva in commemoration of the yahrtzeit of her husband, Irving "Itchie" Greher.

CONDOLENCES

• Naomi Sandel on the loss of her father, Jack Gerstle.

• On the loss of our member, Seymour Winitz.

• Israel Kahlenberg on the loss of his nephew, Avraham Borg.

• Myron Levine on the loss of his father, our member, Israel Levine.

• Ahda Stein & Danny Stein on the loss of their brother & uncle, Moses Plotkin.

• Gussie Gewanter and Malkie Machlis on the loss of their husband & father, Ritual Director Emeritus, Rev. Herman Gewanter.

• Carole Spitzer on the loss of her father, Manny Bogin.

IN MEMORIAM

Herman Gewanter, A”H

This shabbos we begin to re-learn the second cycle of pirkei avos. As we are gathered to show our ultimate respect and love for our esteemed ritual director, our friend, our relative-Reb Avraham Tzvi Gewanter-we note the poignant appropriateness of mishneh tes vav:

Shamai omer: Assei sorasechah kevah; emor me'at ve'asei harbeh; ve'hevei mekabel es kol ha'adam be'sever panim yafos.

Shamai notes: Set aside specific times for your torah study; speak few words and involve yourself in great labor; and greet everyone with a welcoming expression.

We recall Reb Gewanter's quiet unassuming demeanor, his easygoing self-assurance in performing the most complicated rituals, his knowledge of nusach tefillah and his love for davening. Over the decades, we recall his presence at the Rabbi's table at each learning seder: Assei sorasechah kevah. His unwavering attendance through the years, the decades-never faltering, up and down Grand Street, how many times each day, every day, over the decades to involve himself in his life's work, his spiritual passion-No matter what the weather, no matter how he must have felt deep down inside during difficult times-never ever complaining, or giving any indication of a personal need-He steeped himself in learning, in torah, ve'avodah ve'gemilus chasadim.

Reb Avraham was quiet, but with a sharp sense of humor, a twinkle in the eye-no idle words, never devarim be'tailim. He toiled, he shlepped; he set up, he cleared away; he recited kaddish, he learned, he davened, he watched, he took notes, he kept track of all accounts, he monitored the life of the shul in its every dimension. He persevered. No job was too minor-Reb Avraham tended to every aspect of the shul life with complete personal commitment and selfless devotion. And through it all, as he kept vigil over the shul, as he cared for us all, I cannot recall a harsh word to anyone-he was always interested in fulfilling his holy work, his ritual responsibilities, in his learning, in providing and serving others. Emor me'at ve'assei harbeh.

When did Avraham Tzvi ever show a sign of thinking of himself? What a tribute to an individual who devoted his life to ritual direction, to the responsibilities of making sure that every congregant's ritual needs were satisfied, that all chiyuvim were fulfilled, that all members were recognized-that no one would be overlooked and that the needs of the individuals would be balanced by the concern for the kehillah, for the good of the tzibur. What an accomplishment to note-that in acquitting himself of these congregational responsibilities, Reb Avraham remained the calm at the center; he radiated warmth and good feeling. In distributing kibbudim, he succeeded in a job that is tipped towards disaster; in an area where egos sometimes get the better of sound judgement, Reb Avraham was the master. He made each congregant feel as if he or she were the center of the synagogue, that his or her ritual needs would be fulfilled with dignity and compassion and halachic exactitude. Be'sever panim yafos.

Wherever we look in this majestic beis mikdash me'at, there is not a nook nor a corner where we cannot associate Reb Avraham. We recall his incessant labors in the shul-the first to open the doors for the first minyan, the one to lock up after the last shiur. Yes, his life was devoted to his family-to his wife Gussey, his daughter Malkie and son-in-law Moshe-and to his two devoted grandsons-Aharon Dovid and Chaim Leib. The devotion, care and love that bound this family into a beautiful and strong dynamic was evident at every moment. They are inseparable-and they provided incessant loving care during these final years of illness and struggle. And despite the difficult times and the trials and the vigils and the sleepless nights, we all somehow felt that Reb Avraham would always be here, that he could never leave his post.

Very recently, as we began sefiras ha'omer and, even interestingly enough, as we continued throughout the omer, I recall an amazing phenomenon that is unique, I think, to the Bialystok shul and that extends way beyond sefiras ha'omer and into myriad crannies of synagogue life here in our shul, in our collective, communal memories. This phenomenon demonstrates the staggering presence of absence.

At the time after ma'ariv when it is customary for the Rabbi to recite the berachah for sefiras ha'omer, over the years, we have become accustomed to wait for Reb Avraham's resounding announcement, after the traditional klap-sefiras ha'omer. For forty-nine services this past cycle, not one evening passed in which the entire congregation did not wait-awkwardly-not knowing what to do-until some stand-in, some bimkom, some well intentioned, but non-initiated upstart could work up the courage to squeak forward a call to count. While the berachah followed with accurate nusach and the omer was upheld, the feeling that we had participated in our Bialystok ritual experience was left to the void. There was no kiyum ha'ma'asseh.

We are no longer whole. If we all remain silent, many of us can still hear Reb Avraham Tzvi's beautiful tefillos. If we listen hard, can we recall his inspiring kedushah for musaf-his muszhitzah na'aritzichah? Can we recall his Ke'vodoh maleh olam? If we strain our ears, can we still hear his beautiful Af b'ri? I recall him in his kittle standing right there in front of us, leading us through ne'ilah, through countless yamim noraim. His nigunim for Hallel-his na'a'nuim-his atah yetzartah. So many moments; so many beautiful sounds, so many inspiring melodies, so many memorable nigunim. Echoes of the past resound through this great sanctuary.

To this day, how many here realize how many of the yomim noraim nigunim originate in Reb Avraham's service from decades ago? How many of us still hear his voice in the background even though the current ba'al tefillah is chanting his own tune. Reb Avraham's u'nesaneh tokef remains the center of our recollection and appreciation. He would be holding the machzor in the palm of his left hand. He would be wearing the high white hat of the chazzan-his right hand would be leading and gesticulating to his melody-his body would be swaying and undulating to the rhythms of the nigun. Mi yichyeh, u'mi yamus.

Shamai omer: Assei sorasechah kevah; emor me'at ve'asei harbeh; ve'hevei mekabel es kol ha'adam be'sever panim yafos.

IN MEMORIAM

Seymour Winitz, A”H

1936-2006

Staff Writer

Shortly before the Pesach holiday, a caring son, valued member, neighbor and friend, Seymour Winitz, A”H, was niftar after a long illness. Seymour, an only child of the late Emmanuel Winitz, A”H, and Bertha Winitz, tibodel l’chaim, was born in New York City and was a life-long resident of the Lower East Side. After attending the Yeshiva Rabeinu Shlomo Kluger and Yeshiva University High School for Boys, Mr. Winitz pursued an accounting degree and enjoyed a professional career as an Accountant both in the private and public sectors.

Seymour Winitz was a long-standing Recording Secretary and Officer of the Bialystoker’s Board of Directors. The shul members and officers always valued Seymour’s copious Minutes of the many meetings over the years. His work product, produced voluntarily, reflected his unique personality, namely, his professionalism and tremendous care and attention to detail.

Seymour was much more than a regular mispallel. Known affectionately as the Candy Man, Seymour always kept a supply of treats for the children in shul during the Shabbos and Yom Tov services. He cared about the “small stuff” such as making sure boxes of facial tissue were always conveniently placed throughout the shul for those in need and was concerned about the physical upkeep of the building. Under Seymour’s watchful eye, windows had to be closed at the conclusion of the davening to prevent water penetration and animal visitors (squirrels and birds). An early riser, Seymour routinely led the mispallelim in the recitation of pesukei d’zimra during Shacharis every shabbos morning. During the Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services, the kehillah always appreciated Seymour’s traditional role in announcing the pages to enable the mispallelim to follow along. Concerned about shul decorum and Kavod HaRav, Seymour’s famous cry, “Wait for the Rabbi!”, was a telling reminder to the assembled at a kiddush following the davening to respectfully await the arrival of Harav Singer, z”tl.

Seymour had a quirky sense of humor, seemed to know everyone’s birthdays and always had a story to tell about the Lower East Side Jewish community. Kind hearted, Seymour frequently went out of his way to do a favor or an act of chesed. He would often give driving lessons to neighborhood residents, gratis. Listening to classical music while driving his car around the neighborhood, Seymour actively sought out friends and neighbors and would kindly offer them a lift even it the trip took him out of his way.

Seymour Winitz was punctilious in his observance of the mitzvos and would frequently ask Harav Singer, z”tl, questions exhibiting his attention to detail and his intense desire to carefully adhere to the dictates of the Torah. Seymour was also a loving and devoted son to his parents and fulfilled the mitzva of kibud av v’em with every fiber of his being. Until the onset of his illness several years ago, Seymour was available “24/7" to attend to his beloved mother’s needs.

Seymour will always be remembered as a person who was concerned with taking care of his parents, being a proud and observant Jew and serving as a devoted member of the Bialystoker Kehilah. He was a great friend and neighbor to many residents of Cooperative Village and will be missed. Yehi zichro u’boruch.

SHAVUOS YIZKOR APPEAL

The Shul's response to our recent Shavuos appeal was truly amazing. To date, we have raised over $12,000 from the appeal, with even more in pledges. Additionally, we were able to dedicate our learning on Shavuos night (which, as always, draws a large and enthusiastic crowd) to the memories of so many individuals, and Yizkor itself proceeded efficiently and decorously. It is with great appreciation that we express our thanks to all our esteemed mispallelim who participated in this outstanding endeavor.

Mr. & Mrs. H. Abramowitz

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Adler

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Arfe

Mr. J. Bernstein & Mrs. G. Goldenberg

Mr. David Besserglick

Bialystoker Sisterhood

Mr. Louis Blatt

Mr. & Mrs. Julius Brier

Mrs. Goldie Brown

Mr. Levgenia Brunova

Mrs. Bea Cohen

Mr. & Mrs. Moshe Davidowitz

Mr. & Mrs. David Deutsch

Mr. & Mrs. Yisroel Epstein

Rabbi & Mrs. Berel Feinstein

Mr. & Mrs. Warren Feierstein

Mrs. Claire Feldman

Mrs. Marcia Friedman

Rabbi & Mrs. Mayer Friedman

Mr. & Mrs. Azriel From

Mr. Samuel & Dr. Lea Gerber

Mr. Bernard Gevertzman

Mr. & Mrs. David Goldman

Mr. & Mrs. Irwin Goldman

Mr. Robert Goldman

Ms. Udele (Betty) Goodman

Mr. Shlomo Goodstein

Mr. & Mrs. David Greenberg

Mrs. Eva Greher

Rabbi & Mrs. Lenny Greher

Mrs. Yetta Haft

Hon. & Mrs. Shlomo Hagler

Mr. Michael Heller

Ms. Leah Herzfeld

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Hodes

Mr. & Mrs. Pinchus Jungreis

Mrs. Rose Karmel

Mrs. Lita Karp

Mr. Charles Korn

Mr. & Mrs. Charles Korn

Mr. & Mrs. Ephraim Krumholtz

Mr. David Kugler

Mr. & Mrs. Chaim Lazar

Mrs. Mary Levine

Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Machlis

Mrs. Bertha Mandelkern

Ms. Janet Mandelkern

Mr. & Mrs. Chaim Mayer Mermelstein

Mr. & Mrs. Simcha Mermelstein

Mr. & Mrs. Ira Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey Miller

Mr. & Mrs. Baruch Moshavi

Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Mund

Mrs. Marylyn Muskin

Dr. & Mrs. Gerald Nagel

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Nagel

Mr. Murray Oak

Mr. & Mrs. Harry Packer

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peretz

Mr. David Pernikoff

Mr. & Mrs. William Rapfogel

Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Reich

Mr. Barry Reifman

Rabbi & Mrs. Joseph Reifman

Ms. Charlotte Rick

Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Rick

Dr. & Mrs. Yitzy Ritter

Mr. & Mrs. Mel Rosenbach

Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Rosenbaum

Mr. & Mrs. Nathan Rosner

Mrs. Rachel Ross

Mr. Charles Rubin

Mr. & Mrs. Raphael Safier

Mrs. Estelle Saltzman

Rabbi & Mrs. David Sandel

Mr. & Mrs. James Sanders

Dr. Solomon Sauerhaft

Rabbi & Mrs. Zev Segal

Hon. & Mrs. Martin Shulman

Dr. & Dr. Mayer Sinensky

Mr. & Mrs. Meyer Smith

Mr. Victor Snow

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Soberman

Mr. & Mrs. Joel Steinberg

Mr. Alvin Steinberg

Mr. Ira Stern

Rabbi & Mrs. Michael Tuchman

Rabbi & Mrs. Moshe Tuchman

Mr. Moshe Wachsman

Mr. Avram Weisberg

Mr. Don Weiss

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Weissburg

Mr. Samuel Weitzman

Mr. Sol Wenig & Ms. Janet Riesel

Mrs. Sylvia Wilkenfeld

Dr. & Mrs. Howard Wimmer

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Wolfson

Ms. Helen Zwyer

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

June

Mr. & Mrs. Yitzchok Benjamin

Anniversary

Mr. Akiva Epstein

Mr. Ezra Epstein

Mr. & Mrs. Morris Faitelewicz

Anniversary

Mr. & Mrs. Shmuel Frydman

Anniversary

Dr.. Raizel Goldman

Mr. Paul Goldschmidt

Mr. & Mrs. Paul Goldschmidt

Anniversary

Mr. Stuart Goldstein

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Kaplan

Anniversary

Mr. Eric Kaplan

Mr. Danny & Dr. Rosalind Levine

Anniversary

Mr. Morton Z. Lustgarten

Mr. & Mrs. Simcha Mermelstein

Anniversary

Miss Rebecca Mermelstein

Dr. & Mrs. Alvin Mund

Anniversary

Mr. Chaim Dov Nayowitz

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Peretz

Anniversary

Mr. Joseph Peretz

Mr. Yitzchok Pilchick

Ms. Leah Chana Rosenbach

Mr. Barry Rubinfeld

Dr. Solomon Sauerhaft

Hon. Martin Shulman

July

Mrs. Ruchel Adams

Mrs. Gwen Baron

Mr. & Mrs. Seth Berkowitz

Anniversary

Miss Yael Friedman

Mr. Richard Genut

Mr. Dov Goldman

Mrs. Deborah Goldman

Mr. Yankie Goldman

Miss Shaina Goldstein

Drs. Honig & Cohen

Anniversary

Mrs. Esther Langer

Mr. Ari Mermelstein

Mr. Dovid Mermelstein

Mr. Menachem Mermelstein

Mr. & Mrs. Eyal Nayowitz

Anniversary

Mr. Matt Schwed

Mrs. Staci Segal

Mrs. Amy Shevlin

Miss Rivka Tehila Shevlin

Mr. Gavi Sitzer

Miss Shima Solomon

Miss Shoshana Bracha Solomon

Miss Rosie Solomon

Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Tocker

Anniversary

Mr. Daniel Tocker

Mrs. Rivky Ziskin

Mr. Naftali Ziskin

August

Dr. Keren Avery

Mrs. Tami Bailin

Mr. Seth Berkowitz

Rabbi & Mrs. Dov Blatt

Anniversary

Mr. Moshe Davidowitz

Mr. Avi Faitelewicz

Miss Shani Faitelewicz

Miss Shoshi Frydman

Miss Pearl Goldman

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Granek

Anniversary

Mrs. Suri Hagler

Mr. & Mrs. Meir Hornung

Anniversary

Miss Chaya Kaplan

Mrs. Idy Kaufman

Mrs. Tova Laska

Mr. & Mrs. Yaakov Laska

Anniversary

Mr. Philip Levin

Dr. Rosalind Levine

Miss Chani Mermelstein

Mr. Chaim Mayer Mermelstein

Dr. Abraham Pollack

Mr. & Mrs. Matt Schwed

Anniversary

Miss Osnas Ahuva Shevlin

Mr. Naftali Solomon

Mrs. Phyllis Solomon

Mrs. Gail Weintraub

Mr. Charlie Weisinger

Mr. Akiva Ziskin

Thank you to the following people who made the mini-shabbaton a big success.

Rabbi and Rebetzin Romm

Gary and Reva Ambrose

Yanky and Deborah Goldman

Aaron and Miriam Katz

Jerry and Diane Reich

Mark and Beeny Schreiber

Eddie and Allison Silver

Yaacov and Tamy Skaist

Sara Rosenbaum

Sol Wenig and Janet Riesel

Special thanks to:

Debra Engelmayer

Tova Peretz

Janet Riesel

Allison Silver

Archives of past newsletters

May 2006--Iyar/Sivan 5766--Issue #17

March 2006--Adar 5766--Issue #16

January 2006--Kislev/Teves 5766--Issue #14

December 2005—Cheshvan 5766 Issue #13

November 2005—Tishrei/Cheshvan 5765 Issue #12

October 2005--Elul/Tishrei 5766 Issue #11

September 2005--Av/Elul 5765 Issue #10

August 2005--Tamuz/Av 5765 Issue #9

June-July 2005--Sivan 5765 Issue #8

April 2005—Adar II/Nissan 5765 Issue #7

February/March 2004—Shevat/Adar 5765 Issue #6

Winter 2004/05—Kislev-Teves 5765 Issue #5

Fall 2004—Tishrei-Cheshvan-Kislev 5765 Issue # 4