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THE VOICE
OF KOL EMET
February 2010
What’s Inside
By Rabbi Howard Cove Rabbi Cove’s Message ......................................... 1
rabbicove@kolemet.org
From Carrie ........................................................... 1
Due to an error, the Voice staff regrets to inform you that this article
could not be published at press time. Please check back later. Announcements..................................................... 1
B’nai Mitzvot .......................................................... 2
Donations .............................................................. 6
From Carrie
Anniversary and Birthday Announcements ........... 8
By Carrie Shames Walinsky Kol Emet Business Directory ................................. 9
Kol Emet Educational Director
cwalinsky@kolemet.org Kol Emet Contact Information ............................. 11
Due to an error, the Voice staff regrets to inform you that this article
could not be published at press time. Please check back later.
Adult Education
Part of the Mission of Kol Emet is lifelong education. To
fulfill that mission, Kol Emet offers its members a variety
Announcements of educational opportunities. For some members, it
means actively participating in Rabbi Schein’s Adult
The Caring Committee is Back in Action B’nai Mitzvah classes. For others, it is learning more
Welcome to the Caring Committee’s new coordinators, about Jewish cooking, heritage, and culture. Whatever
Michael Seltzer and Stan Wortman. Michael and Stan your preference, take advantage of the many avenues
have accepted the challenge of organizing the efforts of offered by Kol Emet for increasing knowledge,
this very important committee for our Kehilla Kedosha, understanding, and wisdom.
holy community. Along with Stan and Michael, Gail
Vladimir and Sylvia Thomas will coordinate meals for At 10am Sunday morning, January 31, we invite you to
congregants in need and Julie Frantz will coordinate join us for coffee and bagels as the Adult Education
shiva volunteers. In addition to meals and shiva Committee welcomes Jewish Exponent Executive Editor,
volunteers, committee members reach out to Lisa Hostein to Kol Emet. Starting at 10:30am Lisa will
congregants in need of support due to illness or loss. explore the ins and outs of what makes a story Jewish
We thank all of our congregants who have volunteered and how the Jewish press plays a role in building Jewish
their time and efforts for the mitzvah of Gimilut community. The session will also probe the hottest
Chasadim, acts of caring, and we need more volunteers Jewish issues in the news today and how the Exponent
to fulfill this important role of a Kehilla Kedosha. If you and other Jewish media go about covering them.
would like to participate in some way please e-mail
Michael Seltzer, mgs48@aol.com, or Stan Wortman, Free to members, and just $5 for non-members. Please
stanw2@prodigy.net. RSVP by Jan 29: office@kolemet.org or 215-493-8522
Any questions, contact Peter Forest
(phforest2003@aol.com).
Congregation Kol Emet
www.kolemet.org
B’NAI MITZVOT
Nathan O'Rourke October 3, 2009 AM
Son of Lisa and Sean Parsha: Sukkot
Nathan restored the historical site at Garden of Reflection for his
mitzvah project.
Johnny Connors October 3, 2009 PM
Son of Lisa and Sean Parsha: Emor
Johnny volunteered at Manor Care and the Trenton Soup Kitchen. He
prepared packages for American soldiers overseas, which included
stuffed animals to hand out to Iraqi children. Johnny planted a tree in
Israel for a soldier killed in the war and made stuffed pillows and
delivered them to St. Mary's Hospital Emergency Room for sick kids.
He also did a book drive and a coat drive, and helped out with
Homefront, in Trenton.
Erica Singer October 10, 2009 PM
Daughter of Amy and Brad Parsha: Shemini Atzeret
Erica volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House.
Matthew Hampel October 24, 2009 AM
Son of Amy and Ken Parsha: Noach
Matt collected gently used baseball equipment for the organization,
“Pitch in for Baseball”. He also volunteered at the Jewish Relief
Agency. Matt donated a portion of his Bar Mitzvah gifts to
Livestrong.
Seth Duncan October 24, 2009 PM
Son of Sharon and Jeff Parsha: Lech L'cha
Seth volunteered at the Jewish Relief Agency.
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Joshua Leon October 31, 2009 AM
Son of Sherri and Michael Parsha: Lech L'cha
Josh volunteered at the Jewish Relief Agency.
Brooke Erinoff November 7, 2009 AM
Daughter of Marilyn and Jeff Parsha: Vayeirah
Brooke volunteers to help get pets adopted.
Audrey Sloan Goldberg November 7, 2009 PM
Daughter of Allyson and Howard Parsha: Chaye Sarah
Audrey set up a program to teach underprivileged children how to
figure skate.
Brooke Cady November 14, 2009 AM
Daughter of Ilene and Gregg Parsha: Chaye Sarah
Brooke volunteered for Special People In Northeast (S.P.I.N.) at a pre-
school in Northeast Philadelphia.
Abby Kopytko November 14, 2009 PM
Daughter of Deborah and Eugene Parsha: Chaye Sarah
Abby volunteered at a homeless shelter.
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Alex Friedman November 21, 2009 AM
Son of Cynthia and Josh Parsha: Toldot
Alex donated food and volunteered at a Trenton area soup kitchen.
Kieran Kotrill December 5, 2009 PM
Son of Sherree and Ken Parsha: Vayashev
Kieran volunteered at the Jewish Relief Agency, Sacred Heart Church
Soup Kitchen and the Pearl Buck House.
Zachary Bush December 12, 2009 AM
Son of Heidi and Tony Parsha: Vayeshev
Zach volunteered for the Northampton Miracle League. He is also
donating money to the league to build a new field.
Jessica Weistuch December 19, 2009 AM
Daughter of Janet and Norman Parsha: Miketz
Jessica volunteered at the Jewish Relief Agency.
Lauren Healy January 16, 2010 PM
Daughter of Jennifer Parsha: Vaeirah
Lauren raised money to eradicate poverty in Uganda through Beads
for Life. She also volunteered for the Make a Wish Foundation at
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Jessie Forest February 6, 2010 AM
Daughter of Judy and Peter Parsha: Yitro
Jessie donated hair to Locks of Love, donated money for AIDS
research, donated centerpieces to a food bank, and volunteered at
the Jewish Relief Agency.
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Sami Seidman February 6, 2010 PM
Daughter of Andrea and Ron Parsha: Yitro
Sami sold Kaballah bracelets to raise money for the Talia Seidman
Foundation for Inclusive Education.
Jake Malavsky February 13, 2010 PM
Son of Ellen and Andy Parsha: Mishpatim
Jake volunteered at the Morrisville Presbyterian Church Food Center,
and helped feed 22,000 people.
Carly Harris February 20, 2010 PM
Daughter of Cindy and Dave Parsha: Temurah
Carly volunteers at Animal Alliance. She organized Pet Power at Kol
Emet which benefits the Alliance.
February 2010 Page 5
DONATION LIST
In Memory of Fund Donor
Bertha Gesoff Rabbi’s Discretionary Wendy & Seth Kursman
Chickie Rosen Preschool The Magdovitz Family
Chickie Rosen Preschool Bea & Jerry Edelman
Chickie Rosen Preschool KE Preschool PTO
Elaine Weiss Assoc. Rabbi’s Discretionary Richard Weiss
Charles A. Fisher Charles A. Fisher Memorial Thelma & Herb Sayare
Joseph Mozeff Social Action The Rosenberg Family
Mervin B. Krentzman Rabbi’s Discretionary Mr. & Mrs. James Sachs
Betty J. Krentzman Assoc. Rabbi’s Discretionary Mr. & Mrs. James Sachs
Alfredo Rothenberg Rabbi’s Discretionary Marc Rothenberg
Hayim Kerzhnerman Rabbi’s Discretionary Alex & Maya Boguslavsky
Anna Boguslavsky Rabbi’s Discretionary Alex & Maya Boguslavsky
Isaac Maidansky Rabbi’s Discretionary Alex & Maya Boguslavsky
Nathan Shipon Rabbi’s Discretionary Alvin & Helene Shipon & Family
Joseph Kursman “The Shuk” Wendy & Seth Kursman
Sarah Greenstein Kernis Rabbi’s Discretionary Roberta & Burton Sutker
Cynthia Rice Moch Rabbi’s Discretionary Anne & David Steinberg
Arnold Barrish Rabbi’s Discretionary Joel & Miriam Barrish
Claire Kuperman Rabbi’s Discretionary Joel & Miriam Barrish
Grandmother of Neil Masia Preschool Sue Mager & Elyce Rosen
Gussie Nelson Prayer Book Arnold Nelson
Barbara Nelson Prayer Book Arnold Nelson
Harry Batt Prayer Book Arnold Nelson
Dr. Lawrence Bonin Prayer Book Rita & Ralph Goldstein
Harry Schnapp Caring Committee Fran & Harvey Fried and Family
Roberta Fogel Assoc. Rabbi’s Discretionary Debra Fogel
Harry Weiss Bruce Levitt Memorial Bob & Toby Frey
Grandmother of the Masia Family Bruce Levitt Memorial The Neil Family
Grandmother of the Masia Family Bruce Levitt Memorial KE Preschool PTO
Samuel Maisels Rabbi’s Discretionary Phyllis Carson
Beloved mother of Matthew Kamens Charles Fisher Memorial Ellie, Debra & Noah Fisher
Ruth Kutscher Caring Committee Chuck and Ellen Weiner
In Honor of Fund Donor
Michael Seltzer Rabbi’s Discretionary Shelley Miller
The Great Thurs. AM Minyan Rabbi’s Discretionary Shelley Miller
Kieran Cottrill’s Bar Mitzvah Assoc. Rabbi’s Discretionary Sherree DeCovny & Ken Cottrill
Kieran Cottrill’s Bar Mitzvah Assoc. Rabbi’s Discretionary Nadine, Rob & Charlee Moses
Zachary Bush’s Bar Mitzvah Building Melody & Stan Katz
Speedy and Complete Recovery To Fund Donor
Carol Kaplan Rabbi’s Discretionary David & Jacki Folkman
Carol Kaplan Building Melody and Stan Katz
Owen Leshner Building Melody & Stan Katz
Owen Leshner Building Leatrice Weiss-Miller & The
Myers’
Owen Leshner Rabbi’s Discretionary Jacki & David Folkman
Bob Frey Rabbi’s Discretionary Jacki & David Folkman
Bob Frey Building Leatrice Weiss-Miller & The
Myers’
Bob Frey Building Owen Leshner & Eileen Wolf
Bob Frey Building Melody and Stan Katz
Linda Finkle Building Melody and Stan Katz
Linda Finkle Rabbi’s Discretionary Jacki & David Folkman
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KOL EMET DONATION COUPON
Donor Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Recipient
Address
City, State, Zip
Enclosed is my gift of: Please use my gift for:
$18 Building Fund
$25 (for Prayerbook) Charles A. Fisher Memorial Sanctuary Fund
$36 Library Fund
$180 Rabbi's Discretionary Fund
$360 Mitzvah Fund
Other – Please specify Bruce Levitt (Playground) Memorial Fund
Associate Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Oneg (specify date)
Outdoor Sanctuary Fund
This gift is in honor of:
This gift is in memory of:
Send to: Congregation Kol Emet •1360 Oxford Valley Road•Yardley, PA 19067
Staying Informed at Kol Emet
There are many ways we try to keep you informed:
• The Voice: This Newsletter (http://www.kolemet.org/documents/nov_09_Voice.pdf) and past issues
(http://www.kolemet.org/monthly.asp).
• http://www.kolemet.org/: Our place on the web. Includes the calendar (http://www.kolemet.org/calendar.asp).
• The Whisper: Weekly Email of upcoming events at Kol Emet and in the Jewish community.
(http://www.kolemet.org/weekly.asp)
• Religious school: Materials sent home with your children every week.
• Shouts: Emails sent to alert you to imminent events and meetings.
• Congregational Meetings: Meet at Kol Emet to both listen to and be heard by your Board
Make sure all the adults in your family get The Weekly Whisper e-mail.
If your family has more than one e-mail address, please feel free to sign-up your multiple addresses. To get The Whisper,
send an e-mail to mailto:office@kolemet.org.
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Mazel Tov to All of Kol Emet’s March
Wedding Anniversaries and Birthdays
Anniversaries Birthdays
Day Couple Yrs Day Name Day Name
14 Andy & Ellen Malavsky 18 1 Julia Brackup 15 Matt Cohen
25 Gary & Pam Lean 15 1 Reece Petro 15 Brandon Cove
25 Michael & Risha Neil 10 1 James Sachs 15 Paul Savitz
31 Michael & Traci Albuck 13 2 Daniel Hayes 16 Joann Baumgarten
3 Eileen Cove 16 Meredith O'Rourke
3 Matthew Gulack 16 Tyler Schwartz
4 Max Berger 17 Justin Goldberg
4 Keri Blaustein 17 Alexander Lean
4 Bonnie Jacobs 17 Carolyn Mako
Amy Posner-
4 17 Alizabeth Olhasso
Eichholz
5 Marc Rothenberg 17 Noah Weiss
5 Gary Solarz 19 Dina Bortnichak
5 Ally Thomas 19 Evan O'Rourke
6 Bill Blacker 20 Nancy Edelman
6 Mallory Gold 20 David Frank
6 Brandon Goldberg 20 Mark Henry
6 Jonathan Weber 20 Robert Smilk
7 Ethan Broitman 21 Amanda Green
7 Brian Kronenthal 21 Joshua Green
7 Ryan Oster 21 Darya Neil
8 Mitchell Cove 22 Dora Kirsh
8 Kayla Gressen 22 Zachary Lichter
8 Nancy Pazdera 23 Jeff Gold
8 Melanie Rose 23 Victoria Pedretti
8 Kathy Schwartz 23 Gayle Share-Raab
9 Samuel Bortnichak 24 Brett Gross
9 Sherri Fink 24 Elizabeth Shiller
9 Eric Malakoff 25 Benjamin Gabinet
9 Michael Seltzer 25 Lee Melamed
10 Rebecca Biros 25 Neena Rosenwald
10 Wendy Kursman 25 Susan Wilson
11 Courtney Terr 26 Rick Biros
11 Jeffrey Waldman 26 Phyllis Browne
12 Tyler Harris 26 Mia Eisner Grynberg
12 Lee Kirsh 26 Jonathan Sutker
12 Miranda Olhasso 26 Frances Thomas
12 Rachel Ritzau 27 Brian Stein
12 Natalie Schwartz 28 Seth Kursman
12 Spencer Siegel 28 Jason Simon
13 Emma Clopton 29 Brad Bernstein
13 Eliot Gross 29 Drew Bush
14 Hannah Brooks 29 Brett Goldhammer
14 Andrea Deodati 29 Mitchell Scull
14 Elena Steiner 29 Jessica Wong
15 Jake Berger 30 Dalit Geller
30 David Schwartz
30 Carly Shoneman
30 William Steinberg
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Kol Emet Business Directory
Advertisements from members of the Kol Emet community
Leshner Insurance Services
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Telephone: 610-299-7636 Zephyr has the best selection of the most unusual gifts…
Email: oleshner@gmail.com birthdays, weddings, b'nai mitzvot… or treat yourself!
Jewelry by Ayala Bar, Michal Golan, Sherry Tinsman,
Call or e-mail for a no obligation quote Holly Yashi; Judaica by Gary Rosenthal, Seeka, Michal
When was the last time you reviewed your insurance Golan, Beames, and Infinity Art. Great wall art, the
solutions? coolest clocks, wine accessories, and more. Works by
I can save you $$$$$$$$$$ many local artists!
Owen Leshner Mention that you are a Kol Emet member and receive
10% off of your purchase.
MARK HENRY FASHIONS WHOLESALE
WAREHOUSE 243 N. Sycamore St The Quarter @ Tropicana Casino
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640 W. Street Road, Feasterville, PA 19053 215-579-3337 609-340-0170
215-357-1815
http://www.markhenryfashions.com http://www.zephyrgallery.com
No One Will Believe What You Paid For Your Dress! Melissa Paterson
Incredible Selection of Mothers, Guests of the Wedding,
Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Prom and Plus Sizes
TUTORING AND COLLEGE COACHING
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WEEKENDS ONLY: JoAnn Sachs, M.S Ed – Educational Consultant
Friday 4:00pm – 9:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 5:00pm, 215-493-5709
Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm jasachseas@aol.com
Mark & Dayna Henry Need to boost your SAT, ACT, SSAT scores?
Are you overwhelmed with the College Application
process?
Special Occasion Custom Jewelry Designs Need help studying “smart” for exams?
Robin Frank Originals
Repairs – Casual – Formal – Bridal I can help!
215-321-9338 One – on – one tutoring
Robinf728@verizon.net Complete explanation of the college search process
College essay help
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Experienced teacher * Satisfied clients *
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February 2010 Page 9
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Send information to the Kol Emet Office
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(office@kolemet.org) by the 1 of the month for a listing
in the next issue.
Attention Kol Emet Business Owners
Advertise in this Newsletter
In the spirit of building community, The Voice includes
text advertisements from Kol Emet congregants who
have businesses offering products and services. Text
ads only, no business cards or graphics. In addition to
your text, we will list your name (if not included in your
copy) so the reader knows which Kol Emet congregant is
involved in the business.
Your listing will include:
Name of Company
Address (if business has a storefront location)
Contact (Phone, Email, and/or Web Address)
50 word description
Cost is $10/issue.
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CONGREGATION KOL EMET
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rabbi Rabbi Howard Cove (rabbicove@kolemet.org) 215-493-8522 ext. 101
Associate Rabbi Rabbi Susan Schein (rabbischein@kolemet.org) 215-493-8522 ext. 112
Executive Director Bob Frey (bfrey@kolemet.org) 215-493-8522 ext. 113
Educational Director Carrie Walinsky (cwalinsky@kolemet.org) 215-493-8522 ext. 103
Assistant Preschool Director Susan Kaplan (skaplan@kolemet.org) 215-493-8522 ext. 103
Office Administrator Judi Pogachefsky (office@kolemet.org) 215-493-8522 ext. 100
President Lisa O’Rourke (president@kolemet.org) 215-295-9212
Vice President Lisa Shiller (elizshiller@yahoo.com) 215-493-0708
Vice President Chuck Weiner (charles@charlesweinerlaw.com) 215-932-0424
Secretary Melody Katz (mhekatz@verizon.net) 215-752-7705
Treasurer Neil Baumgarten (nbaumgarten@vseinc.com) 215-321-3447
Past President Alan Kotzen (doctorak47@aol.com) 215-357-6994
Religious Education Jill Gordon (yardley4@comcast.net) 215-295-8838
Adult Education Pete Forest (phforest2003@aol.com) 215-321-7719
Early Education Dina Bortnichak (dina@bortnichak.com) 215-295-1646
Communications Brad Pedrow (bpedrow@gmail.com) 215-595-7121
Finance Andrew Finkle (andrew.finkle@gt.com) 215-656-8350
Community Relations Owen Leshner (oleshner@gmail.com) 610-299-7636
House David Shoneman (david.shoneman@thomson.net) 215-321-2381
Long Range Planning Burt Sutker (bjsutker@aol.com) 609-730-0837
Membership Jacki Folkman (jackifolkman@aol.com) 215-860-3678
Preschool PTO Risha Neil (rishaneil@aol.com) 215-428-1884
Religious School Co-President Meryl Shoneman (shonemanfamily@comcast.net) 215-321-2381
Religious School Co-President Randi Davis (davis193@comcast.net) 267-392-5265
Ritual Robert Moses (natanbenmoshe@verizon.net) 215-321-9927
Social Action Wendy Jacobson-Simon (wellwatched@verizon.net) 215-321-1465
Sisterhood Ellie Fisher (fishned333@aol.com) 215-702-8025
Men’s Club Mark Henry (squirehenry@aol.com) 215-493-0627
Youth Programming Heidi Bush (heitobush@verizon.net) 215-493-4080
Hilltoppers Judy Kaufman (hjkman@comcast.net) 215-579-5950
