Charlie Moss, the visionary advertising executive who produced the stunningly successful “I ❤ NY” tourism campaign in the mid-1970s, died on August 5 at his home in Wainscott, NY. He was 85. By 1983, the New York Times said that $3 billion in spending by tourists was directly attributed to the campaign. Mr. Moss also conceived Alka-Seltzer’s popular “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz” jingle and the “Flick your Bic” slogan for Bic lighters. He helped Braniff International Airways [...]
The fall session of Strength Trifecta begins on Monday, September 9 September 9 - 30 and October 17 - 31 for a total of 12 sessions. (No classes during High Holidays) The cost of the sessions is $120. Equipment needed: three pairs of weights: e.g. 8 lb, 5 lb and 2 lb, or 7 lb, 5 lb and 3 lb, also a mat. Use a suitcase with wheels to transport your weights. Please call Laurie [...]
On Tu B’Av, the Jewish day of love, I attended a wonderful event honoring Israel Defense Forces soldiers. Shul members Julie Levi and Richard Blau hosted a beautiful dinner for a group of 20 soldiers, who had come from Israel to Fire Island for a week of therapy and relaxation after fighting in Gaza and elsewhere — soldiers who’ve seen many traumatic events, young soldiers who risk their lives to defend the Jewish people. Love [...]
At the time of my growing up years in the small town of Burlington, New Jersey, where synagogue life was an important part of the close-knit Jewish community there, I looked forward every year to the approach of the High Holidays. Not that I claim to have been a pious youngster, but a couple of days free from the rigors of schoolwork, when my non-Jewish friends were conjugating verbs and calculating the areas of circles [...]
Friday, August 23: Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m., hybrid Immediately following the Shabbat service please join us for an Oneg Shabbat to celebrate Rabbi Gadi's Birthday, sponsored by Elaine Goldman.
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Celebrate Tu B’Av, the ‘Jewish Valentine’s Day’ You are invited to join us for “Lunch and Love” Be sure to join us as we celebrate the holiday of Tu B’Av, the Jewish Valentine’s Day, with lunch and a program titled, of course, “Lunch and Love.” It all happens on Saturday, August 17, at noon, in the community room, immediately following the morning Shabbat service. It’s going to be a love-ly event. Sisterhood president Adrianne [...]
Please join us for Tisha B’Av observance, Monday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid) The 9th of Av is a major day of mourning in Judaism. The observance commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem and other tragedies that have occurred. Rabbi Gadi will speak about the ongoing war in Israel. Clcik here to download the Book of Lamentations. Please join us for Tisha B’Av observance, Monday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid) The 9th of [...]
From the playful to the pensive Please join our fellow congregants and guests • Friday, August 9: Shabbat Service, at 7:30 p.m. (hybrid) With special presentation by shul members Gordon Henry and Debbie Epstein Henry, who recently returned from a mission in Israel. Oneg Shabbat to follow. • Saturday, August 10: Shabbat service, at 9:30 a.m. (hybrid) • Sunday, August 11: Books & Bagels, Community Room at 10 a.m. (in-person only). Bagels, crafts, family [...]
Richard Simmons, the eccentric fitness guru known for his sunny demeanor and positive attitude, died on July 13 at his home in Los Angeles. He was 76. His concept of fitness exploded in popularity in the 1980s, along with a nationwide fitness craze that included aerobics and Jazzercise. His videos became some of the most popular videos of the era. He also made regular TV appearances on talk shows. He also hosted his own talk [...]
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