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WHO IS WISE?

As Pesah approaches our thoughts turn to the Pesach Seder and we relive memories past and anticipate memories yet to

be created. Some remember loving grandparents who spoiled us when we were younger and others start planning how to

spoil the newborns in their families. No wonder more Jews celebrate Pesach than any other Jewish festival even in these

days of the growing number of American Jews disconnecting from our Jewish roots.

Wondering how we got to this point we should already begin to contemplate the meaning of the Haggadah’s description of

four types of children: wise, wicked, simple and the one who does not know how to ask questions. “Questions” is the

operative word here placing tremendous value on the ability to ask the right kind of questions.

In rabbinic literature our sages asked, “ Who is wise?” At least two answers are offered. In one Talmudic , ֵאיֶזהּו ָחָכם?

discussion we are taught: ָהרֹוֶאה ֶאת ַהּנֹוָלד , one who anticipates the future. And elsewhere we are taught: ַהּלֹוֵמד ִמָכל ָאָדם

One who learns from all others.

This means that although generations of artists have depicted the wise child of the Haggadah as the most traditionally

observant and obedient to the practices of the past, rabbinic tradition teaches something very different. Rabbinic tradition

teaches that we need to look forward and to pick each other’s brains.

These insights should resonate strongly with us as we realize that there are too many Jews who might be defined as

wicked, simple or incapable of asking the right questions and far too few we would consider wise. Despite the investments

made in their Jewish education while they were young far too few products of our religious schools, synagogues, youth

movements and college Hillels feel the need to support existing Jewish institutions or organizations.

Perhaps they are discouraged by increasing evidence of the return of Anti-Semitism to college campuses where it is

disguised as anti-Zionism. Perhaps it is a general lethargy and indifference to communal involvement as we retreat to

isolating activities in which we engage online.

Whatever the reason, these changing times have challenged nearly all Jewish groups to transform themselves into

variations of what they were in the past by looking forward and picking each other’s brains. Whether sitting at a meeting of

rabbis or Federation and ADL leaders I find that we are finally “wising up” and internalizing the teachings of our sages in

order to remain relevant and faithful to our missions.

As the Woodbury Jewish Center prepares for the arrival of Rabbi Jason Fruithandler and his family, the time is ripe for the

community to think about its goals, its purpose and mission – and how different these are today from the visions of the

synagogue’s founders thirty years ago.

For some the draw of the synagogue is communal prayer for others it is study. Some are nostalgic for the traditions of

years past and others are eager to initiate changes. Whatever it is that connects you to our synagogue now is the time to

step up and become part of the process of planning the next chapters in the life of this wonderful community.

In the meantime I hope you will come celebrate being part of the WJC as often as you can. Join us on Shabbat. Celebrate

Purim with great spirit. Dance at the gala celebrating the community’s legacy while looking forward to the future. Contem-

plate what you share in common with each of the four children while striving to emulate the wise child.

Wishing you and your loved ones Simchat Purim / a joyful Purim and hag kasher v’sameah / a kosher and happy Pesach.

Rabbi Matthew Futterman

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At our Passover Seders, we will once again relive our emancipation from Egypt. The Seder is not only celebrated by the eating of

special Passover food, but also through the words and music of the Haggadah that give the Seder its distinctive character. The Seder makes Passover extremely special because it incorporates the music of our people and the celebration of a festival in our homes. What is matzah without the four questions? What is the wine without Dayenu? How can we truly appreciate the marror, the bitter herbs, without Avadim Hayeenu, or the Passover macaroons without Chad Gadya? The melodies, prayers, and songs of the Seder evoke both the sorrows and joys that we have experienced as a people. The bitterness of slavery is suggested by songs sung in a minor key, while the sweetness of freedom is evoked by songs sung in a major key. Usually “minor” modes sound somber and solemn. “Major” scales are bright, happy and uplifting. The well known “Ma Nishtana” sung by our children is sung in a “minor” mode. The tone of the song sets the tone for serious and thoughtful answers to be given to our children. The song “Dayenu” is sung in a “major” scale, as we celebrate all that G-d has done for us – we cheerfully sing that had G-d only given us the Torah, it would have been enough!

It is interesting to note that before eating dinner, we recite the first few sections of Hallel, the “Psalms of Praise”, as Hallel is an uplifting prayer and we want our Seder dinner to be filled with uplifting conversation. The Haggadah is organized in a way, dividing the singing of Hallel into two sections – before and after dinner, for this specific purpose. Each year I look forward to insights of our family and guests as they read the Haggadah. We learn by discussing the themes of the Haggadah, the story of the Jewish experience that has linked countless generations of Jews. Our future as a people is contingent upon our willingness to learn, study and discuss issues that are at the heart of the Seder. The Seder each year is a living experience. Every year we take our involvement in Jewish life and apply it to our Seder -thereby enriching our experience. With Haggadah in hand, may each of us – from all generations – bring our own stories and sense of meaning to this Passover table, and may each of our families find comfort in the framework of the Haggadah and end the night in an uplifting spirit of hope and song. Marlene and my entire family join me in wishing you all a Seder full of joy and song,

From my home to yours, A Zissen Pesach,

Cantor Aaron Cohen

Marlene and I thank all participants who joined our WJC’s pilgrimage to Israel - all of our

enthusiasm, curiosity, and warmth contributed to making our trip spiritually fulfilling,

educational, and a fantastically fun experience! Am Yisrael Chai!

Cantor Aaron Cohen

Embers Written by Michael Paradise

Within in us all; There is fire and water; The fire heats us; To keep us warm. It starts at birth; Through the canal we come; Our first fight of life; We are naked and alone. At that moment; We meet our maker; Whose needs surpass ours; Even though we’re supplicants. A blanket to roast us warm; Wrapped around us; Love is there too; Blessing us, nurturing us. That flame of life; Lightens our spirit; Branding our souls; Keeping us constant. And even through the travails; The orange and blue inside us continue to glow; The embers wisping from deep in our recess; Never to fade to ash. I let the fire guide me; To fulfill the needs of others; Because my life is not mine; It was given to me for you. And when I achieve that great level of consciousness; Of peace burning in me like the eight candles of the Menorah; The crackling roar will remind me…….. Of the roots of my existence —a holy emergence of life and breath.

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Happy Purim! Many thanks to Felice for once again organizing

the Shaloch Manot gift bags that are delivered to your door. I

would also like to thank the Witover Family for sponsoring our

annual Purim Carnival in memory of Frances Witover, which will

be held on Wednesday, February 28th. The carnival is open to

all so come enjoy the food (Provided by Regal Catering) and the

company of our members.

Our nominating committee chaired by Michael Cohen is in the process of choosing new board members

to join our team. Thank you to all who have volunteered to be on this committee and those looking to

join our Board of Trustees. We can always use help. If you are not interested in becoming a board

member, that’s fine, we can always use help running an event, joining an existing committee or start a

new one.

Please remember to send in your response card for the Gala, which will be held on Saturday March

17th. It’s always a fun evening socializing, dancing and eating. Bring a non-member couple for free.

Don’t be concerned if you don’t have

someone to sit with. We’re all friends here and it’s a great way to meet other members. Please take

an e-Journal ad. Forms can be downloaded from our website. Advertise a business, say thank you,

send good wishes, and put in a family picture, whatever you want.

Rabbi Jason Fruithandler will be visiting our congregation again April 13-15th. Please join us for ser-

vices anytime that weekend to meet him or to say hello.

On Sunday morning April 15th, Adrianne Roth is working on a bus trip to the Lower

East Side. Rabbi Fruithandler will not be joining us for that visit, but Adrianne is

planning a terrific tour, so hold the date!

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Happy Purim !

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Laury Weber - President

HAPPY PASSOVER FROM OUR WJC FAMILY TO YOURS

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Hello Friends!

I hope all of you are keeping warm in this cold winter season.

The SAGE group has had many interesting programs.

In December the Acappella group the “Ari Notes” from the Solomon Schechter School of Long Island enter-

tained our Sage members with their moving songs in English, Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino. They also worked

with the SAGE seniors to create Hanukkah snow globes that each member was able to take home. The students

of the school were just delightful!

We warmed up in January with a program by Music Therapist Ramona Machson. Her sole purpose is to uplift

people’s hearts and souls through the power of music. She was able to deeply connect with her SAGE audience

to create a concert performance that was both dynamic and healing. Her folk, art-rock, and pop influences

combine with her training as a music therapist delivered empowering songs with messages of hope, self aware-

ness, courage, and transformation. Besides regaling us with her guitar and beautiful voice, Ramona led the

group in breathing and guided mediations. Sage members even participated in a fun drumming circle.

Please join us for our future SAGE programs:

Thursday March 8th - Musician Allan Sperber returns with Noam to play Purim and Klezmer Music

Thursday April 12th - Topic: “The Future of the Jewish People in America” by Dr. Stuart Tauber - Senior

Vice President UJA-Federation of NY

Thursday May 10th - Carol Leitner - “The Science of Happiness”

I wish everyone a Happy Passover!

Steven Friedman, MSW - S.A.G.E. Director

Woodbury Jewish Center in Action

Making blankets for Children’s Hospital

World Wide Wrap

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Ellen Marcus - Religious School Principal

Daled and Hey class World Wide Wrap 2018

CHALLAH if you love Shabbat

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“Bee” S H E V A T

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Winter will soon be a thing of the past and we will once again experience the beauty

of all that the spring season has to offer. One of the many joys of

Judaism is the connection of the holidays to nature. On the last day of

January, a cold and dreary day, we celebrated TuB’Shevat, the birthday of the trees

and the coming of spring in Israel. We are so blessed to be able to share and experi-

ence the many organic opportunities our rich culture has to offer.

Our preschoolers are now preparing for the fun holiday of Purim. Complete with child made masks, graggers,

and costumes, the children will parade boisterously through our hallways drowning out Haman’s name. Along

with attending the congregational Purim carnival, we will hold our very own schoolwide carnival complete with

classroom made games and prizes for all. Most importantly, the children will bake hamentashen and immerse

themselves in the story and lessons the holiday has to offer; the conquest of good over evil and the courage to

stand up for what is right.

Next up is Passover where children will relish in reenacting the story of Moses as he leads the Jewish people to

freedom. You can see the feeling of empowerment on their faces as the children delight in standing up to Phar-

aoh and celebrate their crossing of the Red Sea. It’s truly a gift to be able to instill these crucial life lessons in

our children through the legacy of our ancestors. The children will also be engaged in creating many of the ritual

objects of the holiday to enjoy at their family seder. They can even use the parsley that they planted for TuB’She-

vat! Our Pre-K students will perform their annual medley of Passover songs for their families on March 22nd and

all of the classes will experience classroom seders.

In our awesome LEAP Room, all of the classes have been weaving the secular and Jewish curriculum together;

experiencing the life cycle of a frog, learning about different habitats on Earth, and all of the rich renewal of life

lessons that spring has to offer. We look forward to planting and replenishing our outdoor environment. A huge

thank you to the Sisterhood who has generously donated the addition of an outdoor art panel to be installed this

spring!

Our newest program, Babies and Bagels, has been a wonderful success. Full with 10 adorable moms and

babies, the class schmoozes, noshes, and enjoys visits from different experts on topics important to this group;

from CPR and baby yoga, to sleep issues and canasta! In February, they also joined our Challah Bake led by our

wonderful Adrianne Roth! Thank you to Adrianne for leading this great event. We will be holding another one in

the evening so stay tuned!

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Cindy Common - Early Childhood Education Director

Our children busy at work and play

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Bnai Mitzvah News

Shari Shenkman April 14, 2018

Mazal tov to Jamie & Adam Shenkman and Shari’s

sister, Ellie.

Shari is a seventh grader attending Thompson Middle

School. She enjoys spending time with family and

friends and enjoys new experiences and challenges.

Shari prepared a Shabbat dinner for friends both

Jewish and non-Jewish to share the traditions and

recipes of her family

Aidan Davis April 21, 2018

Aidan is an eighth grader attending Mattlin Middle

School. Aidan is a future politician, interested in

government, politics and participates in student

government. He also enjoys hockey. Aidan is the

winner of the Hatami Award for 2017.

Aiden wrote to various vendors and collected $5,000

worth of gift cards that he distributed to homeless

veterans. He still is running a Go fund Me page to

fund additional gift cards

Mazal tov to his parents, Rebecca & Darren and his

brother, Cooper.

Cooper Davis April 21, 2018

Mazal tov to Rebecca & Darren Cooper and Cooper’s

brother, Aidan.

Cooper is a seventh grader attending Mattlin Middle

School. Cooper enjoys watching movies, playing

football and hockey. Cooper was also a runner-up in

the Toshiba Exploration STEM competition.

Cooper collected donations of school supplies and

cooking utensils to donate to a special needs class at

P. S. 5 in Brooklyn. The children were then given an

opportunity to use the bowls, pots and pans to learn

how to cook to encourage them to become

independent as they mature. Cooper has continued

to ask for donations of school supplies and gift cards

using social media to help these children.

Nev Kaplan April 28, 2018

Nev is a true animal lover. While visiting an animal

shelter, he noticed the older dogs who usually are not

adopted sleeping on the cold floor. Nev arranged for

warm doggie beds to be brought to shelters so that the

older dogs would have a warm, soft place to sleep.

Nev also has started working at Dog and Pooch playing

with the dogs who are in daycare.

Nev enjoys wrestling and he plays both the piano and

drums.

Mazal tov to his mother, Mimi.

Ava Needleman May 5, 2018

Ava is a seventh grader attending South Woods Middle

School. She enjoys exercising, reading, watching

television & movies and spending time with her family

and friends.

Ava raised money and awareness for the plight of

people in Darfur by selling bracelets and donating the

money. “Not everyone lives the life they deserve, and

that’s very sad.”

Ava is sharing her special day with her parents, Allison

and Eric and her brothers, Jake & Parker.

Juliet Paradise May 19, 2018

Mazal tov to Juliet’s parents, Wendi & Michael

Paradise and her brother, Spencer and sister, Ava.

Juliet loves new adventures and one of her favorite

places to explore and learn about is Israel. She enjoys

playing tennis and skiing .

Ava’s love of animals, but especially dogs, led her to

volunteer at Dogability as her mitzvah project.

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Breakfast should be eaten before the Chametz is burned and

generally, no Chametz may be eaten after 10:40 a.m.

PREPARING THE SEDER TABLE

The preparation of the Seder table should involve the whole

family if possible. Children can help set the table, color place

cards, make matza covers from napkins, and take charge of the

salt water. The more that people participate, the greater their

sense of involvement– and the lighter the burden on those doing

the planning and cooking. In honor of the festival, and in celebra-

tion of freedom, many people set the table with their finest dish-

es. In honor of spring and the festival, some buy or pick flowers

for the table.

Besides the Haggadah and whatever food will be served at the

meal, the main items needed for the seder are the seder plate,

matzot, and wine.

The Seder Plate

The seder plate—k’arah– contains all the symbols of the se-

der. While any dish can be used, many people own

special ceremonial plates marked for each item.

One seder plate will suffice, but people often lay out

individual ones.

1. Karpas– a vegetable, usually green such as

parsley, symbolizing spring and rebirth. It is dipped in salt water

near the beginning of the seder.

2. Haroset– a mixture of chopped apples, nuts, wine

and spices. We dip the maror into haroset to lessen

the bitter herbs’ taste. It also symbolizes the mortar that

the slaves made for bricks in Egypt. Recipes for haroset

vary widely among Jews, though the above list of ingredi-

ents is the most common among Ashkenazic Jews. One

Sephardic recipe includes bananas, dates, raisins, ap-

ples, nuts, wine, and cinnamon.

3. Maror– the bitter herbs. Either romaine lettuce or freshly

ground horseradish is used as a symbol of the bitterness of

slavery. If using romaine lettuce, carefully wash it to remove any

small insects that often infest it. Horseradish should be

unadulterated-that is without beets or vinegar found in

most commercially prepared horseradish. If grating

your own, do so in a well-ventilated area long before

the seder and leave the horseradish uncovered so it

will lose some of its strength. The rabbis listed an order or

preference for maror as follows: romaine lettuce, horseradish,

endive, or escarole. They preferred romaine lettuce because,

like the Egyptian experience, it first tastes sweet but then be-

comes bitter.

A KOSHER PASSOVER

The Jewish Dietary Laws become more

focused at Pesach time. A new dimension is

added to the pattern of observance. Chametz,

leaven, is to be removed from our lives and our homes. No

bread, no regular cakes, no crackers, no cereal ONLY MATZA.

The Torah gives us two reasons for Matza, unleavened bread.

God’s command to Moses and the Israelites to flee to Egypt

was given on short notice. In their haste to leave, they could

not allow the flat bread to rise. We eat Matza as a symbol of

the Exodus from Egypt. Another explanation for eating Matza

is that it symbolizes the bread of poverty and slavery. The

sweet, light and fluffy Challah we eat on Shabbat and other

holidays is in sharp contrast to the simple qualities of Matza.

Our tradition tells us that Chametz also means “that which

sours.” The rabbis teach us that Passover is a season of the

year when we should strive to remove that which sours our

lives, that which causes us to be blind to the needs of others,

that which prevents us from offering a helping hand to those

less fortunate. Keeping kosher on Passover is more than

merely changing our eating habits. It calls upon us to renew

our commitment to traditions and our fellow human beings.

DID YOU KNOW???

It has been the custom in Jewish households

since ancient times that on the night before

Passover eve (this year, Thursday, March 29th),

the ceremony of “Bedikat Chametz” is observed.

This ceremony involves the family making a

diligent search of all possible places of the house for any

crumbs of Chametz. These utensils include a candle, a

wooden spoon, several pieces of bread, and a whisk made of

several chicken or goose feathers. The person conducting the

search symbolically hides a few pieces of bread, customarily

on the window sills in each room of the house. During the

search under candlelight, the pieces of bread are “discovered”

and ceremoniously brushed with the feather onto the wooden

spoon. At the onset of the search, the following blessing is

recited:

Ba-ruch-a-tah-a-do-nai, Elo-hay-nu-mel-ekh ha-o-lam, a sher-

kid-ish-anu-b-mitz-vo-tav ve-tzi-va-nu-al-be-oor Chametz.

Upon conclusion of the search, the symbolic pieces of bread

which were collected into a box or a paper bag, are put aside

for burning the next morning.

Passover Reference Guide This special Passover section is being provided to you as a guide in helping you plan your Passover seder.

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4. Beitzah– a roasted egg, symbol of the festival

sacrifice (Korban Hagigah) offered by each Jew

going up to the temple in Jerusalem. The egg

should be hard-boiled and then, still in its shell,

placed on a stove burner until part of it is scorched.

5. Zeroa– a roasted bone, commonly a shank bone, symbol of

the Passover sacrifice (Korban Pesach). The bone is

roasted and then scorched in a similar manner as the

egg to simulate the Passover sacrifice, which was

roasted. For vegetarians and others who prefer not to

use a bone, the rabbis have suggested an alternative,

a broiled beet.

MATZOT-Three matzot, placed one atop the

other, are used during the seder. Many people use special cloth

“matza covers” that have three compartments. If

not using a matza cover, it is customary to cover

the matzot with a napkin

during the seder. The matzot are placed next to

the seder plate (as with the seder plate, anyone

can have his or her own set of matzot). The three

matzot are seen as symbolic of the three categories of Jews:

priests (kohanim), Levites, and Israelites.

At the seder we use the plain flour-and-water type of matza

since the seder requires lehem oni-the plain bread of affliction.

Even if you eat egg matza during Passover, all authorities agree

you will be not be fulfilling the commandment concerning matza

that is better tasting and easier to eat and should be used at the

seder by those who really cannot digest regular matza. Some

people prefer to use matzah shemurah (watched matza) for the

seder. These are made from flour/grain that has been watched

from the time of harvest to prevent any possible contact with

water, which could lead to leavening. Regular matza is watched

only from the time the grain is ground.

WINE- “Kosher for Passover” wine is needed for the Four Cups.

Since each person is required to drink four cups, everyone

should have his or her own glass. The drinking of the four cups

is a mitzvah not an endurance test. Since it is important to be

fully conscious at the seder, rather than sleepy or tipsy, you may

use “Kosher for Passover” grape juice instead of wine. If, for

reasons of health you cannot drink wine or juice,

raisin wine or any drink you would serve guests

can be used.

There is no one clear reason why we have specifi-

cally four cups of wine at the seder. The most

common explanation connects the Four Cups with the four

expressions of redemption found in Exodus 6:6-7: “I am the

Lord. I will free you from the burdens of the Egyptians and

deliver you from their bondage, I will redeem You with an

outstretched arm...and I will take you to be My people…”

OTHER ITEMS AND PRACTICES FOR THE SEDER…

Salt water– We dip vegetables (karpas) into salt water, symbols

of the tears of slavery. Prepare enough bowls of salted water

before the seder.

Reclining– It is a mitzvah to recline during the seder, since re-

clining while eating was a sign of freedom in the ancient world.

We recline to our left side (an arm chair or pillows can facilitate

the reclining) when we partake of the four cups, matza, korach,

and the afikomen. We do not recline when eating symbols of

slavery such as maror.

Afikomen - the middle matzo is broken in half and

one of the pieces is hidden for the children to find.

This piece is used as “dessert” after dinner. Often

the children rehide it and leader of the seder

redeems it for a prize for the children

Elijah’s Cup– A large, ornate goblet is set aside for

Elijah since according to legend, Elijah visits every

home on Passover and drinks from his cup.

Miriam’s Cup - Some have included another special

goblet . This goblet is filled with water to symbolize

Miriam’s Well. Miriam was the conduit for G-d

providing water for B’nai Israel while they were

wandering in the desert. It is also a way to

remember the women who also had a part in the

leaving of Egypt.

Kittel– in some households, the leader of the seder wears a

kittel– a white robe that reminds us of the priestly garments worn

at the time of the Passover sacrifice.

PASSOVER FOOD PREPARATION

Definition of Chametz– In Exodus 12:15 the Bible tells us,

“Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread; on the very first

day you shall remove Chametz from your houses…” The Rab-

bis specified five grains which can become Chametz: wheat,

barley, spelt, rye and oats. Ashkenazic authorities added to this

list rice and kitniyot, usually defined as legumes (including

beans, peas, lentils, corn, maize, millet and mustard).

Prohibited Foods– Prohibited foods include the following:

leavened bread, cakes, biscuits, crackers, coffee with cereal

derivatives in them, wheat barley, oats, spelt, rye and all liquids

containing ingredients or flavors made from grain alcohol. The

Committee on Jewish Law and Standards has ruled

unanimously that peanuts and peanut oil are permissible as

peanuts are not actually legumes. Some authorities permit,

while others forbid, the use of legumes in a form other than its

natural state– for example, corn sweeteners, corn oil, soy oil.

Our Rabbi follows the lenient ruling and permits legume

derivatives

Permitted Foods-

A. The following foods require no kosher le-Pesach label if

purchased prior to Pesach: unopened packages or con-

tainers of natural coffee without cereal additives (however,

be aware the coffees produced by General Foods are not

kosher for Passover unless marked KP); sugar; pure tea;

salt (not iodized); pepper; natural spices; frozen fruit

juices with no additives; frozen (uncooked) vegetables for

(legumes see above);

B. The following foods require no kosher le-Pesach label if

purchased before or during Pesach: fresh fruits and vege-

tables (for legumes see above); eggs, fresh fish and fresh

kosher meat.

C. The following foods require a kosher le-Pesach label if

purchased before or during Pesach: All baked products

(matza, cakes, matza flour, farfel, matza meal, and many

products containing matza); canned or bottled fruit juices.

These juices are often clarified with kitniyot, legumes

which are not listed, among the ingredients; canned tuna

(since tuna, even when packed in water), has often been

processed in vegetable broth and/or hydrolyzed protein;

wine vinegar, liquor, oils, dried fruits, candy, soda, and

dairy products such as: chocolate flavored milk, ice cream,

yogurt, cheese.

D. The following foods (canned, bottled or frozen) require a

kosher le-Pesach label if purchased during Pesach; milk,

butter, juices; vegetables; fruit; milk products, spices;

coffee; tea and fish; as all foods listed in category C.

Detergents- if certified as kosher during the year, powdered

and liquid detergents do not require a special

kosher le-Pesach label.

Medicine– Since Chametz binders are used in many pills, the

following guidelines should be followed. If the medicine is

required for life sustaining therapy, it may be used on Pesach,

if it is not, try to refrain from using it. In all cases, capsules are

preferable

Kashering of Utensils– The process of kashering utensils

depends on how the utensils are used. According to

halachah, leaven can be purged from a utensil by the same

process in which it was absorbed in the utensil. Therefore,

utensils used in cooking are kashered by boiling, those used in

broiling are kashered by fire and heat, and those used only for

cold food are kashered by rinsing. [ Feel free to consult Rabbi

Futterman regarding these matters.{

Earthenware- (china, pottery, etc.) may not be kashered.

However, fine translucent chinaware which has not been used

for over a year may be used if scoured and cleansed in hot

water.

Metal- (wholly made of metal) UTENSILS USED IN FIRE (spit,

broiler, must first be thoroughly scrubbed and cleansed and

then made as hot as possible. Those used for cooking or

eating (silverware, pots) must be thoroughly scrubbed and

cleansed and completely immersed in boiling water. Pots

should have water boiled in them which will overflow the rim.

The utensils should not be used for a period of at least 24

hours between the cleaning and the immersion in boiling

water. Metal baking utensils cannot be kashered.

Ovens and Ranges– Every part that comes in contact with

food must be thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned. Then, oven

and range should be heated as hot as possible for a half-hour.

If there is a broil setting, use it. Self-cleaning ovens should be

scrubbed and cleaned and then put through the self-cleaning

cycle. Continuous cleaning ovens must be kashered in the

same manner as regular ovens.

Microwave Ovens-which do not cook the food by means of

heat should be cleaned, and then a cup of water should be

placed inside. The oven should be turned on until the water

disappears. A microwave oven that has a browning element

cannot be kashered for Pesach

Glassware– authorities disagree as to the method for

kashering drinking utensils. One opinion requires soaking in

water for three days, changing the water every 24 hours. The

other opinion requires only a thorough scrubbing before

Pesach or putting them through a dishwasher.

Dishwasher– After not using the machine for a period of 24

hours, a full cycle with detergent should be run.

Electrical appliances– If the parts that come into contact with

Chametz are removable, they can be kashered in the

appropriate way. (If metal, follow the Rules for metal utensils).

If the parts are not removable, the appliance cannot be

kashered. (All exposed parts should be thoroughly cleaned

and covered, and then may be used.)

Tables, Closets, and Counters– If used with Chametz, they

should be thoroughly cleaned and covered, and then may be

used.

Kitchen Sink– A metal sink can be kashered by thoroughly

cleaning and then pouring boiling water over it. A porcelain

sink should be cleaned and a sink rack used. If however,

dishes are to be soaked in a porcelain sink, a dish basin must

be used.

Chametz and Non-Passover Utensils– Non-Passover

dishes, pots and Chametz should be sold before Passover—

see page 14 for the contract. It should be separated, locked

up or covered and marked in order to prevent accidental use.

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YAHRZEIT ANNOUNCEMENT BY OUR

RABBI AND RITUAL COMMITTEE

The names of all loved ones whose Yahrzeit (Jewish date of death)

falls during the week to come are announced This will take place

before the Mourner’s Kaddish prayer is

recited each Friday evening and Sabbath morning.

(Shabbat service times are listed on this page.)

We encourage all family members who are commemorating a

Yahrzeit to make an extra effort to attend Shabbat Services at

least once either Friday night or Saturday morning to hear their

loved one’s name recalled in our memorial prayer.

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THANK YOU

TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILIES FOR SUPPORTING THE

WEEKLY MINYANIM

Paul & Sheryl Lerner

Howard & Gayle Rotto

המקום ינחם אתכם בתוך שאר אבלי ציון וירושלים

The Congregation offers its sincere condolences to:

Renee & Evan Silverstein on the loss of Renee’s mother,

Mildred Rosenblum

Robin & David Lobel on the loss of their brother-in-law,

Robert Schwartz

Allison & Stuart Mayer on the loss of Allison’s father,

Steven Weissman

Melissa & Nelson Assael on the loss of Melissa’s mother,

Janice Koppel

Andy & Ellen Lowitt on the loss of Andy’s grandmother,

Helen Lowitt

Mazal tov to :

Ann & Gary Cowan on the engagement

of their son, Bryan to Chelsea Goldman

Jamie & Adam Shenkman on Sari’s Bat

Mitzvah

Rebecca & Darren Davis on the B’nai

Mitzvah of their sons, Cooper & Aidan

Mimi Kaplan on Nev’s Bar Mitzvah

Allison & Eric Needleman on the Bat

Mitzvah of their daughter, Ava

Wendi & Michael Paradise on Juliet’s

Bat Mitzvah

Nicole & Charles Poliacof on the naming

of their daughter, Daniella Harper

Nicole & Russell Cohen on the naming of

their daughter, Jordyn Ilyssa.

Rande’ Hirsch on the Bar Mitzvah of her

grandson, Kenneth Lieberman.

Felice Linder & Doug Field on the

marriage of their daughter, Leah to

Ruud Luijten.

Kiddush Sponsors

Mark & Sharon Anesh

Lisa & Lance Gordon

Ellen & Andrew Feit & Sharon & Mark Fierstein

Dolores & Victor Hatami

Tracy & Gregg Greenberg

Tara & Mitchell Lieberman

Eric & Allison Needleman

Nicole & Charles Poliacof

Jamie & Adam Shenkman

Liora & Joseph Weinstein

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND DONATIONS WILL BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE WOODBURY JEWISH CENTER. In honor of the marriage of Dean Hatami & Tiffany Junsup

by: Amy & Elliot Saks

In honor of Marin’s Bat Mitzvah in Israel

by: Mark Hersly

In memory of Mildred Rosenblum

by: Fran & Bob Geier

by: Carol & Don Nevin

by: Debbie & Jack Eisenstein

by: Amy & Elliot Saks

GENERAL DONATION

HELPS DEFRAY MAINTENANCE AND REFURBISHING COSTS OF OUR

FACILITIES IN ADDITION TO MORTGAGE AMORTIZATION

In honor of Marcia Jaffe’s birthday

by: Kenneth, Ellen, Marc, Amy & Jonathan Steinberg

In honor of the wedding of Adam Fachler & Liz Shoer

by: Mindy & Paul Smolevitz

In honor of marriage of Leah Field & Ruud Luijten

by: Kara & Dan Goldstein

by: Rebecca & Edward Obedian

In honor of wedding of Dean Hatami & Tiffany Junsup

by: Donna & Ron Frank

In honor of the wedding of Lisa Fierstein & Justin Feit

by: Gina & Michael Lubman

by: Sheila & Scott Kolpon

by: Rebecca & Edward Obedian

by: Felice Linder & Doug Field

In memory of Allieh Tabibzadeh

by: Strominger Family

In memory of Bradley Saks

by: Sharon & Russell Kranzler

In memory of Mildred Rosenblum

by: Julie & Dean Blaker

by: Sharon & Russell Kranzler

by: Gina & Michael Lubman

In memory of Robert Schwartz

by: Cindy & Scott Matte

In memory of Edwin Steiner

by: Cindy & Scott Matte

In memory of Steven Hagler

by: Cindy & Scott Matte

In memory of Merrill Sporkin

by: Cindy & Scott Matte

In memory of Janice Koppel

by: Donna & Ron Frank

by: Sharon & Mark Fierstein

by: Ileen & Mark Weinstein

by: Felice Linder

In memory of Steven Weissman

by: Lisa & David Sakhai

by: Felice Linder

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

PROVIDES FUNDS FOR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL EXTRA

PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES NOT COVERED BY TUITION.

In honor of Leah Field & Ruud Luijten’s wedding

by: Gina & Michael Lubman

In memory of Steven Weissman

by: Cindy Common

VIVIEN GROSSMAN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM

PROVIDES FUNDS FOR EXTRA PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES NOT

COVERED BY TUITION.

In honor of Even & Renee Silverstein’s new

granddaughter

by: Wendy & Gary Spirgel

In memory of Jack Krefetz

by: Tiffany & Daniel Kressler

In memory of Steven Weissman

by: Reyhani Family

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SIDDURIM/MACHZORIM FUND

FILLS OUR SANCTUARY WITH SIDDURIM AND HOLIDAY MACHZORIM IN

HONOR OR IN MEMORY OF:

In honor of the marriage of Lisa Fierstein & Justin Feit

by: Adrianne, Eric, Rachel & Jillian Roth

In honor of the marriage of Dean Hatami & Tiffany Junsup

by: Wendy & Gary Spirgel & family

In memory of Mildred Rosenblum

by: Dolores & Victor Hatami

by: Nancy & Howard Borg

by: Sharon & Mark Anesh

by: Sharon & Les Loffman

by: Gershowitz Family

by: Kaplan Family

by: Mary & Wayne Hatami

by: Wendy & Gary Spirgel & family

In memory of Abraham Russ

by: Sharon & Mark Anesh

by: Sharon & Les Loffman

DONATIONS

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YAHRZEIT DONATION

Ann Dorman Adler in memory of mother Doris Dorman Kenneth Adler in memory of father Gilbert Adler Lillian Berman in memory of mother Rose Hutt Jack Bick in memory of mother Lillian Bick Henny & Louis Brodsky in memory of mother Pearl Brodsky Karen Camhi in memory of father Erwin Weiss Matt Chartan in memory of mother Golda Chartan Matt Chartan in memory of grandmother Lily Wolff Alyse Cohen in memory of mother Gilda Greenberg Bernard Dorfman in memory of father Samuel Dorfman David Edelheit in memory of brother Akiba Edelheit Helen Edelheit in memory of son Akiba Edelheit Helen Edelheit in memory of father Jack Morgenlender Jack Eisenstein in memory of father Julius Eisenstein Jack Eisenstein in memory of mother Rena Eisenstein Eileen Gilbert in memory of father David Elkin Parivash Glazer in memory of father-in-law Louis Glazer Lisa Gordon in memory of father Norman Klein Steven Greenberger in memory of mother Constance Greenberger Mort Grossman in memory of father Jack Grossman Vivien Grossman in memory of mother Edith Chinitz Zelda Handelsman in memory of mother Rachel Gerzoff Mark Hersly in memory of mother Mina Hersly Rande Hirsch in memory of mother Fannie Burrafato Rande Hirsch in memory of husband Kenneth Hirsch Allan & Carolyn Hollander in memory of father Paul Hollander Robin Jacobs in memory of mother Ruth Salzman Joyce Kahn in memory of mother Florence Eisman Ira Klepper in memory of mother Pearl Klepper Deborah Koch in memory of father Marvin Frankel Arlene Kogan in memory of mother Eleanor Golub Scott Kolpon in memory of father Harry Kolpon Scott Kolpon in memory of grandmother Ida Mait William Kugelman in memory of father Fred Kugelman Carol Laffer in memory of father Ben Weiner Ken Laffer in memory of father Albert Laffer David Lebowitz in memory of mother Helen Lebowitz Andrea Levine in memory of grandfather Hyman Schiff Ilyssa Lipton in memory of mother Lenore Cotler Les Loffman in memory of father Murray Loffman Allen Mait in memory of mother Ida Mait Margot & Steven Miller in memory of grandfather Paul Suntag Evan Phillips in memory of mother Sylvia Phillips Martin Pollak in memory of father Joseph Pollak Martin Pollak in memory of grandmother Cilia Spiegel Bonnie Rich in memory of grandfather Jack Flax Judith Rosen in memory of father Sidney Schaffer

PLEASE LET US KNOW OF ANY

LOVED ONES WHO ARE HOME-BOUND, IN THE

HOSPITAL OR IN NURSING/ASSISTED LIVING CARE.

In case of an Emergency……….

Rabbi Futterman wishes to guide and be of assistance to you in

your time of need.

In cases of serious illness or the death of a loved one: Please

call Rabbi Futterman on his cell phone (917) 992-0536 .

Please call the Rabbi before finalizing funeral arrangements.

Amy Saks in memory of father Arthur Fried Elliot Saks in memory of father Martin Saks Lotte Schmerzler in memory of husband Julius Schmerzler Betty Schuster in memory of father Jacob Flax Elliot Setton in memory of mother Lucy Setton Elliot Setton in memory of sister Gladys Shabot Florence Shapiro in memory of husband Seymour Shapiro Rachel Shapiro in memory of mother Sadie Feiwel Rachel Shapiro in memory of husband William Hyman Laura Shurack in memory of father-in-law Nathan Shurack Ruth Smith in memory of father David Ross Ruth Smith in memory of brother Morris Ross Paul Smolevitz in memory of father Bernard Smolevitz Robin Spielman in memory of grandmother Rose Spielman Gary Spirgel in memory of mother Betty Spirgel Wendy Spirgel in memory of father Martin Ginsberg Honora Wasserman in memory of husband Myron G. Wasserman Laury Weber in memory of mother Ruth Reiff Cindy & Paul Woldar in memory of sister Lori Mills Rosalinde Ziskroit in memory of father Harry Penn Saul Ziskroit in memory of father Willi Ziskroit Saul Ziskroit in memory of mother Sara Ziskroit

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The Woodbury Jewish Center

200 South Woods Road

Woodbury, New York 11797

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT WJC

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CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES:

FEBRUARY 2

FEBRUARY 9

FEBRUARY 16

FEBRUARY 23

MARCH 2

MARCH 9

4:55 PM

5:03 PM

5:15 PM 5:20 PM

5:28 PM

5:36 PM

6:44 PM

6:51 PM

6:59 PM 8:08 PM

7:05 PM

7:06 PM

MARCH 16

MARCH 23

MARCH 30

MARCH 31

APRIL 5

APRIL 6

S’MACHOT: SHABBAT MORNING AT 9:00AM,

MARCH 3 BAR MITZVAH KENNETH LIEBERMAN

MARCH 24 BAT MITZVAH OLIVIA KATZ

APRIL 14 BAT MITZVAH SARI SHEMKMAN

APRIL 21 B’NAI MITZVAH AIDAN & COOPER DAVIS

APRIL 28 BAR MITZVAH NEV KAPLAN

APRIL 29 BAR MITZVAH RYAN LEVY

MAY 5 BAT MITZVAH AVA NEEDLEMAN

MAY 19 BAT MITZVAH JULIET PARADISE

JUNE 15 B’NAI MITZVAH ADULT CLASS

SHABBAT FAMILY SERVICES: @ 10:00 AM

*PARENTS MAY BECOME BIRTHDAY SHABBAT SPONSORS. PLEASE CALL THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FOR INFO.: 496-9100 X101

FEBRUARY 3, FEBRUARY 10—BIRTHDAY, MARCH 3, MARCH 10– BIRTHDAY, MARCH 24, APRIL 14,

APRIL 21– BIRTHDAY, APRIL 28, MAY 5, MAY 12- BIRTHDAY, MAY 19

APRIL 13

APRIL 20

APRIL 27

MAY 4

MAY 11

MAY 18

7:18 PM

7:21 PM

7:28PM 7:35 PM

7:44 PM

7:51 PM

MAY 19

MAY 20

MAY 25

JUNE 1

JUNE 8

8:58 PM

8:59 PM

7:57 PM

8:03 PM

8:07 PM

APRIL 27 GIMEL SHABBAT

MAY 9 HEY GRADUATION

MAY 20-21 SHAVUOT

JUNE 12 LAST DAY PRE-SCHOOL

JUNE 13 PRE–SCHOOL GRADUATION

SCHEDULE OF PURIM SERVICES WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

FAMILY SERVICE MEGILLAH READING 5 PM

PURIM CARNIVAL 5:30—7:30 PM

EVENING SERVICE WITH MEGILLAH READING 7:30 PM

SCHEDULE OF PASSOVER SERVICES:

SIYUM FOR FAST OF THE FIRST BORN FRIDAY, MARCH 30 @ 6 :30AM

EVENING SERVICES 6:30 PM - FIRST SEDER

MORNING SERVICES SATURDAY, MARCH 31 @ 9 AM

MORNING SERVICES SUNDAY APRIL 1 @ 9 AM

MORNING SERVICES FRIDAY, APRIL 6 @ 9 AM

MORNING SERVICES SATURDAY, APRIL 7 @ 9 AM - YIZKOR IS SAID

SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS:

FEBRUARY 28 PURIM; MEGILLAH READING & CARNIVAL

MARCH 2—6 AIPAC CONFERENCE

MARCH 9 SHABBAT ACROSS AMERICA

MARCH 17 DALED SHABBAT

MARCH 17 WJC GALA

MARCH 30 PASSOVER BEGINS, FIRST SEDER

APRIL 1-7 PASSOVER

APRIL 12 YOM HA SHOAH PROGRAM

APRIL 15 K-2 SHABBAT FUNSHOP

APRIL 22 ALEF CONSECRATION