DR. SAMUEL BELKIN PRESENT AT AMBASSADOR BRUNCH
THE KEHILATH JESHURUN
MEN'S CLUB
LAST SUNDAY brunch
A
held
was
last
cordially invites
Sunday
the social hall of the synagogue at which the more than forty Ambassadors from Kehilaih Jeshurun to Yeshiva University were morning,
in
OPEN
This
are
this unique
symbolic of the
thousand dollars
during A
a
who
one or
calendar
more
gives to
graduate, until recently with the U. S. Department of Justice
Yeshiva -
MEREDITH AND U.
was
An
j: the esteemed President of Yeshiva
;
former Trustee of our Congregation, Dr. Samuel Belkin. Rabbi Joseph H. lookstein spoke about the University and about its distin¬ guished President. Dr. Belkin, although not scheduled to speak, replied to the Rabbi's
returning to him
has
described how a
is of
Refreshments will be served
INSTITUTE
ADULT
SEASON
TO
CONCLUDE
The
will
President, Max J. Etra, who
Class
course
the Chairman of the Board
final session
University, the
pre¬
results of
the generosity which Kehilath Jeshurun members have shown and continue to
show toward Yeshiva University.
for
hold their last sessions
Women on
will
meet
for
its
Monday, March 25th.
At that
time, Rabbi Haskel Lookstein will conclude his lectures on the book of Bereshith. The Talmud Class, the four Hebrew classes and the
Kohelleth class,
hold their last sessions
on
will
Wednesday,
March 27th. MEMBERS PLEASE
The 91st Annual Meeting of the congregation will be held on
to
The Teenage
Group of Congregation an Oneg Shabbat this Saturday afternoon, at Kehilath Jeshurun will hold
3:45, in the social hall of the congre¬
gation. At that time,
will lead
Rabbi Haskel Lookstein
on the hows and wherefores of preparing for Passover. The usual accompaniment of singing, a
discussion
dancing and refreshments will also be part of the program. All members of
NOTE
All members of the classes
urged be present for these final sessions. are
SHABBAT THIS
SABBATH AT 3:45
regular classes of the Adult
Institute
own
announced
TEENAGE ONEG
NEXT WEEK
he felt
always represented home.
and
VERSUS MISSISSIPPI
•
congregation which to
of Trustees of Yeshiva
sided
S.
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Eyewitness Report
during the coming week. The Bible Our
Topic
a
remarks with beautiful senti¬ which
ments
Speaker -
HARRISON J. GOLDIN A Ramaz
one
year.
surprise guest at this brunch
University and
friends to its
auditorium
-Guest
educational enterprise. An is
your
FORUM MEETING
in the
support which they are rendering to Ambassador
and
Tuesday evening, March 26th, 8:30 o'clock
honored. Several of them received their medallions which
you
Teenage Group to bring their friends this Saturday, at 3:45. are
invited
our
to come
and
Thursday evening, May 2, 1963, at
8:30
the date.
o'clock.
Please
reserve
Rabbi
Joseph H. Lookstein will preach this Sabbath
"ONE HUNDRED AND TEN NEW RABBIS
-
at 11:00 o'clock
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?"
KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN
2
RABBI
THE WEEKLY PORTION SHABBAT HACHODESH "This month
is for you
the begin¬
ning of months; it is the first for you of the months of the year." This verse
the special reading for Shabbat haChodesh. It gives a special ring of importance to the month of Nisan which is upon us and to the season of
opens
Passover which it
heralds.
The expression "for you," indicates that this month — and time in general
belongs to us. It is ours to use or waste, to utilize efficiently and effectively or to squander without purpose and wastefully. The gift of time to man has little meaning if man is not free. The slave's time belongs to his master, whether that master is a human owner of —
to
At
as
founder
a
may
not be
reduced to
a
Many members of our congregation were present at the dinner to see the Rabbi receive a special plaque which was presented by the U.J.A. to each founder. It was these leaders, who
displayed the vision necessary to create a national charity organization.
twenty-five
congratulate Rabbi Lookstein on signal honor which was bestowed upon him by the foremost Jewish philanthropic organization in the We
Egypt, in Rome, or in the South. will prevent man from obliterating civilization through atomic war. He will not allow man to stand helpless at a Red Sea or to cringe in
If need be, He
before His
a
"red menace."
promise is that time is the slave
of man and that enslaved to time which he lives.
man —
or
may not be to the time in
H. L.
Mrs.
Harry Heyman
Alfred Kahn Mrs. Morton Kamerman Mrs.
Mrs. Mrs. Mrs.
Harry Kleinfeld Benjamin L. Leifert Morris Morgenstern D.
Mr.
the to
hearty Mazel Tov To Siegel upon
a
and Mrs. Elliott W.
engagement of their son Lewis, Ellen Jane Rappoport.
Miss
Anniversaries
—
Warmest
greetings Joseph E. Adler, Mr. W. Baumgarten, Mr. Daniel, Mr. and Mrs.
to Mr. and Mrs.
and Mrs. Harry and Mrs. Leoa Elmer G. Engel,
Epstein, Mr. ancf Kolb, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Okun, Mr. and Mrs. George Weiss
Mr. and Mrs. Isidore Mrs. Richard E.
and Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Zessman.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24th
JUNIOR CONGREGATION
Cantors
SATURDAY, MARCH 23rd
Richard Rem Norman Chideckel Alan Kalischer
Cantors
Leonard Klein Alvin Smilow Arthur Aizer
Lanny Binstock Breakfast
Torah Reader
Dr.
David Herman
Sponsor
Ned Wachtel-
THANK YOU REMINDER
-
-
The
gratitude of the Sisterhood is extended to Mrs. Eugene Hollander for
her tireless efforts
with
the
Sisterhood's
in
haSefer
Am
will
connection
recent
Group II
meet
This
movie
Monday evening, 25th, 8:15 P.M. the synagogue library
March
benefit.
in
Thanks also
due
are
to
all those who
to
discuss
"The Pharisees"
participated in the movie benefit and through whose generosity the philan¬ thropic program of the Sisterhood will
by R.
Travers
Herford
be enhanced.
SISTERHOOD KIDDUSH HOSTESSES SATURDAY, MARCH 23rd
—
Seventeenth Service
use
a
shaw.
FATHER AND SON MINYAN
slave-
God who cares. He will intervene in the historical arena to free the slaves is
ago,
years
description whatsoever. of time also requires a guarantee of Divine Providence. If a world functions mechanically, if man is the helpless victim of nature, if human beings are given license to oppress their fellowmen without re¬ straint, then freedom, if it exists at all, may be short lived. The promise of Passover is that there The free
Birthdays — Many happy returns of the day to Mrs. Harry Heyman, Mrs. Benjamin Jacoby, Mrs. Nathan Salzman, David Warshavsky, and Mrs. Nathan WarEngagement
of any
status
United Jewish
the
WITHIN OUR FAMILY
We extend
world.
and
of
Appeal.
which renders man a slave to his environment; or fear and trembling which paralyzes man's muscle and will. That is why our portion this week contains the message of Passover — the proclamation that man is born free
a
dinner held last week, Rabbi
a
psychological com¬ pulsion which drives man to undesir¬ able behavior; poverty and squalor chattel;
A.
Joseph H. Lookstein was honored to¬ gether with other communal leaders
this
human
J.
U.
is for you"
"Th is Month
H. LOOKSTEIN FOUNDER OF
JOSEPH
HONORED AS
THE JEWRY WEEK
OF
ALFRED DR.
MARCH
JACK
LIEBERMAN
MORDIE
MANN
JOSEPH
B.
Thank you
10th
KAHN
for
BOX WEEK OF MARCH 24th
LAWRENCE A. KOBRIN ALEX MORGANSTERN DR.
NED WACHTEL
ROSSANT your
cooperation in helping to maintain the Daily Minyan.
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KEHILATH JESHURUN BULLETIN
IS JUST AROUND THE
PASSOVER
Beginning with this week and con¬ tinuing until Passover, the Bulletin will
column which will offer guid¬ and suggestions relative to the ance preparations for the Festival of Pass¬ carry a
over.
"Caveat
portance to Jewish housewives at this season of the year, is "Caveat Emptor"
buyer beware. During the weeks, the store will be filled with products bearing the in¬ scription "Kosher for Passover." Food sections in magazines and newspapers will draw people's attention to a my¬ let the
—
next
few
riad of manufactured foods which certified
as
proper
for Passover
It is unfortunate that
label is
are
use.
inscription
an
guarantee of the fitproducts for Passover. While many foods are processed under strict rabbinical supervision, there are more than a few unscrupulous people who take advantage of the natural inno¬ cence of the buyer. on
a
no
of the
ess
Our
Here, therefore, is
our
suggestion.
Wherever
possible, one should pur¬ chase products made by the reputable Matzoh firms. They have a complete line of Passover goods and the reputa¬ tion of these firms is completely trust¬ worthy. In
,
product, one should look for the ©p on the label. A booklet listing the products supervised by the U.O.J.C.A. has already been mailed
endorsing
the
all members. Further available upon request. Products which
are
copies
are
under the super¬
rabbis, should al¬ be considered with great cau¬
vision of individual ways
tion. The
product should be purchased is certain of the reputation of the supervising rabbi. In the event of doubt, the synagogue office is pre¬ pared to give you information on the reliability of individual products. only if
one
addition, the Union of Orthodox Congregations
of
America
Is of the
Time
The first Passover
as
Essence
paragraph in the Laws of they appear in the Shul-
chan Aruch (Code of Jewish Law) reads in part as follows: "It is customary to purchase wheat and to distribute it to the poor for Passover; and all who have lived in the city for at least twelve months are obligated to sup¬ port this project."
The
practice of providing for the for Passover takes precedence over all of the intricate laws pertain¬ ing to the festival. This is as it should poor
be. The observance of the seder and the care to dispose of chometz are hol¬ low gestures if they do not stimulate to
us
a
meaningful
welfare of those who
concern for are in need.
the
Class for Passover
The Sabbath afternoon class on the laws of Passover will be held every
Saturday until the holiday. The class this week will begin at 5:10. The sub¬ ject of the class will be, "Making the Home
Kosher for Passover."
Sale of Chometz In accordance with Jewish Law, all chometz must be disposed of before
should not remain in one's possession during the festival. Chometz which cannot be disposed of may be sold in accordance with tra¬ ditional practice. Passover, and
Suggestion
Jewish
certifies a large variety of foods as "Kosher for Passover." In order to be sure that the Union is responsible for
to
Emptor"
phrase which is of particular im¬
A
PASSOVER RELIEF
CORNER
For those who cannot attend to
The response to our Passover Relief Appeal has been most gratifying. As of the publication date of the Bulletin over 140 persons have contributed a total exceeding $2,000 to this Appeal. There are many, however, who have not as yet made their contribution. We urge them to do so without delay. The funds
to the
ed
to
few
the synagogue
be return¬
within the next
days.
recipients.
In next week's Bulletin
lish
a
we
will
pub¬
list of all the donors.
CONGREGATIONAL SEDARIM TO BE CONDUCTED
matter in person,
chometz. This form should
needed in advance of the
holiday in order to be of greatest bene¬ fit
this
there is a form pro¬ vided on this page which authorizes Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein to sell your
are
Our members have mail
already received
concerning the Passover Sedarim,
which will be held As
in
at
our
synagogue.
hereby authorize Rabbi Joseph
reservations for accepted for mem¬ bers of the congregation and for their immediate families only. This ruling must be adhered to, in order that the
dispose of all chometz which may be in my possession
sedarim may continue to have the inti¬
past years,
the sedarim will be
i
I, H.
Lookstein
to
wherever it may with the
be; at home, place of business, or elsewhere in
accordance
requirements and provisions of Jewish Law.
mate
years.
atmosphere of former Reservations will be accepted
family
for both
nights only.
Those who
have attended the
darim in the past,
Name
(Please Print)
.
Address
(Please Print)
se¬
know of the inspir¬ ing and beautiful services that are held. If you plan to attend the sedarim, please reserve immediately. Reserva¬ tions will not be accepted after April 1st. The charge per person for both nights is $30.00.
BULLETIN
KEHILATH JESHURUN
4
Cong. Kehilath Jeshurun 125
85th Street
East
lite
York 28, N. Y.
New
2-0800
SAcramento
MflTZOH
Synagogue Officials Rabbi
Joseph H. Lookstein
with the taiie J
Ass't Rabbi
Haskel Lookstein A.
Cantor
Joseph Cohen
Ritual Director
Israel D. Rosenberg Joseph Glatt Officers of the
Exec. Director
I famous since 1884
Congregation
President Joseph Roth Vice-President Joseph S. Gershman Secretary Elgin Shulsky Treasurer Mrs. Reuben N. Popkin Pres., Sist. Max J. Etra
Pres. Men's Club
Martin Markson
SERVICES
SCHEDULE OF
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Passover
balls
of
by Barton's.
FRIDAY
'Lighting of Candles
5:50
Evening
5:45
SATURDAY, SHABBAT HACHODESH
9:00
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10:15
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Weekly Portion:
Vayakhel-Pekude Exodus 35:1-40:38,
Haftorah:
12:1-20
YAHRZE1TS
Ezekiel 45:16-46:18 March
CHODESH PRAYERS
ROSH
Rosh Chpdesh Nisan Tuesday, March 26th.
23—PAULINE WAGNER
will be
23—JOSEPH
RITTER
RAPPOPORT 24—FRANZISKA GOTTSHALK 24—GUSTAV WURZWEILER 23—IDA
6:00
Evening Torah Reader Alan
24—SAMUEL
Kalischer
LEVY KOPIT
24—JACOB 6:40
Conclusion of Sabbath SUNDAY
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DAVID
Morning
8:30
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9:30
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our
the passing esteemed member, Dr. Ira I. sorrow
Kaplan. to
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sorrow
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