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TEMPLE ISRAEL
Memphis, Tennessee
September 2013 ~ Elul 5773-Tishrei 5774
Volume 68 ~ Number 1
MISSION STATEMENT
Temple Israel is the Mid-South’s
Reform Jewish home for Torah,
spiritual fulfillment, community,
and tikkun olam.
MEMBER CONGREGATION
Union for Reform Judaism, Serving
Reform Congregations in North America
SHABBAT SERVICES
Torah Study
Shabbat mornings, 8:45-9:45 am
Friday, September 6, 6:15 pm
SHABBAT SHUVAH
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Dr. Alan Lightman will deliver the d’var Torah.
See page 2 for details.
Saturday, September 7, 10 am
SHABBAT SHUVAH
Cantor John Kaplan
Friday, September 13, 6:15 & 8:45 pm
YOM KIPPUR KOL NIDRE
YOM KIPPUR
See page 4 for a complete schedule.
Rabbi Micah Greenstein and Craig Taubman
See page 6 for details.
Harper Lazarov, Jack Lazarov, and Matthew
Lazarov, children of Eve and Craig Lazarov, will
become b’nai mitzvah.
Rabbi Katie Bauman
Grant Malkin, son of Andrea and Arthur Malkin,
will become bar mitzvah.
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Thank you to those who serve as greeters at
Shabbat services throughout the year. Be a
greeter! Call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130.
Commemorate a joyous family occasion or
honor a loved one by hosting an Oneg Shabbat
after a service. Call Sharon Nickol, 901.937.2797.
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THE TEMPLE ISRAEL BEIT MIDRASH:
A HOME FOR GATHERING AND JEWISH LEARNING
Temple Israel has a new home for Jewish learning, meeting, and connecting with one
another that will not only transform how we study Jewish texts and teach Hebrew, but
also will redefine how we gather together to build community and create meaningful
learning experiences for everyone from our youngest students to our adult learners.
It all began with a single
idea from a group of
incoming b’nai mitzvah
students and their
families, who wanted to
make an impact on their
home at Temple Israel. In
January of 2011, the Bar
and Bat Mitzvah Class of
5772 (now our 9th grade
students) began the
Shomrei Yisrael project.
In honor of one another
becoming b’nai mitzvah,
the students and their
families raised more than
$18,000 to give to a special project of their choice at Temple. The class voted to dedicate
these funds to creating a space for Hebrew engagement and learning.
With input from our students, the senior staff at Temple began to envision a space that
would not only become a home for Hebrew learning, but would also be a gathering
place and the hub for education at Temple Israel. The Beit Midrash (house of learning)
will be a hub for bar and bat mitzvah tutoring, adult Hebrew learning, youth Hebrew
classes, and informal, conversation-based adult study. In addition, it is a place for
informal and comfortable socializing, where children and adults can sit with one
another and make connections beyond the walls of the classrooms and the sanctuary.
In order to create a beautiful and
accessible space for learning,
gathering, and connecting, we have
transformed the library, an otherwise
underused space at Temple, into
our new Beit Midrash. Now, our
Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning
Center and Wendy and Avron
Fogelman Religious School students
have a separate, comfortable space
for small-group Hebrew language
sessions and story time. They have a
home for their books and a space of
their own to read and learn.
We also have built a Hebrew language lab, where all our Hebrew and b’nai mitzvah
students can learn and study. This space is technologically and educationally equipped
to accommodate all learning needs, and the walls are adorned with our beautiful “Paper
Tefillah” collection, which was donated by WRJ-Sisterhood, a set of artwork for the study
of the prayers in the siddur.
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BETWEEN YOU AND ME
It’s that time of year again! No–not the start
of football season. Although that’s a reason
to celebrate. More importantly, the High
Holy Days are upon us! Many will reacquaint
themselves with the Temple Israel
sanctuary. Holiday recipes for brisket, kugel,
and honey cake will be resurrected. And
the preparation to fast begins. While each
of these rituals is crucial to our observance,
Rabbi Grossman
without a context these yearly routines–
synagogue attendance, cooking (as well as
eating), and fasting–can seem pointless.
So with the holidays around the corner:
A Why come to services?
A Why go to the trouble of cooking traditional foods?
A Why sacrifice eating for a day?
The immediate answers vary for each of us. They might
include, but are not limited to, connecting with family,
being with the Jewish community, finding meaning, holding
onto the memory of the generations past, and feeling that
we “have-to.” Yet, beyond these instant responses, taking
the time to delve deeper into the questions can profoundly
affect on the adherence to and the performance of all of the
holidays’ rituals. When we acknowledge the need for selfreflection, our customs become the tools to truly reflect, react,
and renew at this time of year.
This search for self-awareness is highlighted on Rosh
Hashanah morning when we read the story of Abraham and
Isaac. One of the most recognizable and challenging Torah
passages, Abraham takes his son, Isaac, binds him on the
altar, raises a knife against him, and almost sacrifices him to
appease God. It’s a story that for the modern mind is shocking,
and, for many, can lead to the question, “How can we connect
to this archaic text?” However, more than an odd story of
potential family sacrifice, we are introduced to the power of
the word–‫( הּנני‬hineni), meaning “here I am.”
Within the 19 verses of the story, the word ‫ הּנני‬is used as a
response by Abraham three times: once, when God calls out to
Abraham to test him; second, when Isaac exclaims, “Father”
to question the whereabouts of the sacrificial sheep; and
finally, when the angel of God calls out to Abraham to not
raise his hand against his son. In each instance, Abraham, with
these simple words “here I am” recognizes his presence in the
moment. And it’s this idea – to be completely in tune with
one’s beliefs, feelings, and attitudes rather than concentrating
solely on one’s actions – that can transcend the mundane to
the holy.
As this Rosh Hashanah approaches, I encourage
each of us to call out the words ‫ הּנני‬by reflecting
on this time of year, our rituals, and their
meaning. One way to accomplish this is through
Reboot’s 10Q (Go to www.doyou10q.com or
scan this QR code.) Reboot’s 10Q challenges
us to answer ten of life’s biggest questions.
Starting on Rosh Hashanah and going through the ten days of
atonement, the 10Q inspires us to reflect, react, and renew.
So, as we prepare for the year 5774, may ‫הּנני‬, “here I am,” be
our personal mantra reminding us to be present with our
thoughts and thus transcend the holiday routines to a holy
journey. May this year be one of goodness and sweetness!
L’shalom,
Rabbi Adam Grossman
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The main library space has taken on a “coffee shop” vibe,
where our members can gather together to learn, visit with
one another, or simply
have a cup of coffee and
read in a cozy chair. The
space is equipped with a
TV, wireless internet, and
a coffee maker, and we
invite everyone to make
themselves at home in
the space. All of our adult
library books have moved
into our new adult library, located upstairs directly off the
elevator in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School.
Although our b’nai mitzvah class of 5772 provided the initial
ideas and funding for the Beit Midrash, we would not have
been able to create such a beautiful and comfortable space
for learning and gathering without the support of a number
of donors who shared our vision for the Beit Midrash. We are
truly grateful for everything they have done to help bring this
vision to life.
We are committed to utilizing the Beit Midrash to encourage
and inspire a love of Jewish learning and a stronger Jewish
identity within learners of all ages at Temple. We invite you
to stop by on the High Holy Days, during religious school or
Hebrew school, or any time you are at Temple for a cup of
coffee and a comfortable chair, to expand your ideas of what
Jewish learning can be.
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ALAN LIGHTMAN TO SPEAK AT
SHABBAT SHUVAH SERVICE
Temple Israel welcomes Memphis and Temple native Dr. Alan
Lightman to this Shabbat service when he will deliver the
d’var Torah, discussing Imagining Creation As Told By God.
Alan is an American physicist, writer, and
social entrepreneur. He is a professor at the
Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has
taught at Harvard University. Alan was the first
professor at MIT to receive a joint appointment
in the sciences and the humanities. His book
Einstein’s Dreams was an international bestseller
and has been translated into thirty languages.
Alan’s most recent book, Mr g, was published in 2012.
In 2003, Alan founded the Harpswell Foundation, a nonprofit
organization whose mission is to empower a new generation
of women leaders in Cambodia and
the developing world, specifically
through housing, education, and
leadership training. The Foundation
is funded from the donations of
private individuals, foundations,
and corporations.
Alan’s multiple honors include the
Sydney Award for the best essays
of 2011; Association of American Publishers’ Award for best
science book; the Andrew Gemant Award of the American
Institute of Physics for linking science and the humanities;
John P. McGovern Science and Society Award; and a Gold
Medal for humanitarian service to Cambodia, awarded by the
government of Cambodia.
Alan Lightman’s visit is made possible by the Rabbi James A.
Wax Memorial Fund.
SELICHOT:
HIGH HOLY DAYS
BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF TESHUVAH
Saturday, August 31, 10 pm
In a candlelit service that is the official beginning of the
High Holy Days, we will prepare for The Days of Awe
through thoughtful texts, meditative music, and the
changing of our Torah covers to white, a signal that the
new year is beginning. This brief and intimate worship
experience is a powerful and meaningful way to begin the
process of teshuvah, turning from the people we are to the
people we want to be. Enjoy dessert at 10 pm, followed by
the service at 10:30 pm.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am
Levy-Cooper Chapel, Temple Israel Cemetery, 1708 Hernando Rd
The Temple Israel Cemetery is not only where loved ones
rest, but it also is where we remember the relatives and
friends who are with us always. An old Jewish custom,
Kever Avot, entails visiting the cemetery between Rosh
Hashanah and Yom Kippur to bring our deceased family
members “with us” into the Jewish New Year. Rabbi
Greenstein will offer an inspirational sermon in the LevyCooper Chapel, after which you may visit the graves of
loved ones or simply say a private prayer for loved ones no
matter where they may be buried.
HIGH HOLY DAYS CHILD CARE
Child care for Temple members for
the High Holy Days is underwritten
by WRJ-Sisterhood. It is offered
to our congregational family for
children 18 months through 2nd
grade. Please go to timemphis.org
to register. To avoid late fees
($10/session), respond before
August 25 for Rosh Hashanah and
September 5 for Yom Kippur. The cost is $12 for one child; $6
for the second child; $18 max for family. For more information,
contact Sara First, [email protected] or 901.500.2876.
USHERS AND GREETERS
Ushers and greeters, both men and women, are
needed for High Holy Days services. Please sign
up at timemphis.org, scan the QR code, or call Jeff
Lewis, 901.737.6745 (home) or 901.371.6274 (cell).
BREAK FAST BAKERS
Every year WRJ-Sisterhood sponsors the Yom Kippur Break
Fast. If you like to bake kugel or have a favorite coffee cake
you’d like to share, Sisterhood would love your help. Bake
th0se items in your home and bring them to Temple in
disposable containers on September 13. For more details,
contact Julie Boshwit, 901.683.4450, or Jan Klein, 901.755.3125.
FOOD DRIVE
Please give to Temple’s High Holy Days Food Drive. Make your
check payable to Rabbi Greenstein’s Discretionary Fund (write
Food Drive in the memo section).
TICKETS
Tickets are not required for member children or young adults.
If you have not received your tickets, please contact Karen
Snyder, [email protected] or 901.937.2761.
TWEETS OF ELUL
The month of Elul is a time to reflect as we prepare for the
High Holy Days. Now through September 4, you can get daily
inspirations from Rabbi Grossman via Twitter @RabbiAdam
(twitter.com/RabbiAdam).
TASHLICH:
STARTING WITH A CLEAN SLATE
Sunday, September 8, 11:30 am
Tashlich means “to cast off,” and it is a Jewish tradition
“to cast off” our sins and faults so we can enter the new
year with a clean slate. We will reflect on our own lives,
make resolutions, and actively participate in casting off the
mistakes of last year! Our creative Tashlich experience for
all will begin at 11:30 am in the Danziger Chapel, followed
by a picnic lunch provided by MRJ-Brotherhood. Wendy and
Avron Fogelman Religious School students will attend the
lunch as well.
APPLE CAKE PICK-UP
If you ordered apple cakes, you can pick them up at Temple
Israel on Tuesday, September 3, from 8:30 am-5:30 pm or
Wednesday, September 4, from 8:30 am-12 pm.
GIFTS-N-MORE
Visit the Judaica Shop to buy holiday items such as shofars,
books, hostess gifts, and greeting cards. Regular business
hours are Monday-Thursday 10 am-4 pm, Friday 10 am-1 pm,
Sunday 9 am-12:30 pm (when religious school is in session),
and Wednesday until 6 pm when Hebrew school is in session.
Contact Phyllis Gregory at [email protected] for more
information or to volunteer to work in the Judaica Shop.
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ROSH HASHANAH SERVICES
Wednesday, September 4, 6:15 pm* & 8:45 pm*
Rabbi Greenstein delivers
The Gift of Growing Older
Thursday, September 5
Children’s Services, 9 am (note new time)
Tots (Pre-Kindergarten and under) and
Young Readers (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Morning Service, 10 am*
Rabbi Grossman delivers
10-4, Good Buddy; 10-for, Over and Out
YOM KIPPUR SERVICES
Kol Nidre Services
Friday, September 13, 6:15 pm* and 8:45 pm*
Rabbi Greenstein delivers Teach Your Children Well
Saturday, September 14
Children’s Services, 9 am (note new time)
Tots (Pre-Kindergarten and under) and
Young Readers (Kindergarten-Grade 2)
Morning Service, 10 am*
Rabbi Bauman delivers Hide and Seek
Grades 3-5, 10 am
Babies born to Temple members since last Rosh Hashanah
(between Sept. 16, 2012 and Sept. 3, 2013) will be honored at this Holiday program in the religious school wing followed by 11 am service
year’s service. Call Carol Geller in the Rabbis’ office at 901.937.2771.
Grades 6-7, 10 am
Attend the morning service in the sanctuary
Grades 3-5, 10 am
Holiday program in the religious school wing followed by 11 am service
Grades 6-7, 10 am
Attend the morning service in the sanctuary
Grades 8-12, 10 am
Led by Temple Israel teens
To listen to these services over the telephone, dial 901.507.8000
and enter the conference id 95414, followed by the # sign. These
services also will be streamed live at timemphis.org.
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Grades 8-12, 10 am
Led by Temple Israel teens
Discussion Groups, 12 pm
Dr. Scott Morris, CEO of the Church Health Center,
and Rabbi Greenstein offer
How Old Was Moses When He Died?
Rabbi Grossman offers
Walking the Plank: Sins, Pirates, & Jews
Cantor Kaplan offers
The Days of Awe: A Spiritual Journey
Ruach Service, 1:30 pm*
Led by Rabbis Greenstein and Bauman
Temple Israel’s High School Class of 2014 will be honored.
Discussion Group with Dr. Joe Levy, 1:30 pm
KADDISH: Why Bother?
What Judaism Means to Me, 3 pm
Hear three generations of Temple members share their
Jewish journeys. Hear your story in theirs.
Renewal Service with Cantor Kaplan, 3:30 pm
Discussion Group with Leo Bearman, 3:30 pm
Pick up a copy of the story in advance at the Welcome Center.
Temple Israel Museum Guided Tour, 3:30 pm
Led by docents
Guided Tour of Temple Israel’s Grounds, 3:30 pm
Led by Temple Horticulturist Eddie Garrett
Yizkor (Memorial) Service, 4:30 pm*
Afternoon Reflections, 5 pm*
The Miracle of Creation
Afternoon Torah Service, 5:30 pm*
The Gift of Revelation
Neilah Closing Service, 6 pm*
The Opportunity for Redemption
Tekiah Gedolah, 6:30 pm*
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Afterward, break the fast, hosted by WRJ-Sisterhood
SUKKOT: A TIME TO REJOICE
After the solemn occasions of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, we are greeted by Sukkot, a time our rabbis called z’man simchateinu
(the time of our joy). Why is it a time of such joy? Perhaps because observing Sukkot means doing the things that naturally bring us
the most joy as human beings– gathering with family and friends, marveling at the beauty of the natural world, being hospitable
to guests, and realizing how little we need to have to feel fulfilled in our lives. All of this becomes real when we dwell and dine
together in a rickety booth of our own making. Throughout the week of Sukkot, celebrate the simplest and most profound blessings
in our lives together by sharing in the following opportunities for all members of our Temple Israel family.
EREV SUKKOT
SUKKOT HARVEST FESTIVAL
FAMILY SUKKOT EXPERIENCE, 5 pm
Sponsored by MRJ-Brotherhood; $20/family (pay at the door)
Wednesday, September 18
Celebrate the first night of Sukkot with an evening of songs,
crafts, lulav shaking, and learning for families with children
in K-6th grade.
Families will learn
together about our
Sukkot traditions
in a fun, informal
environment,
with activities for
every age group.
The Family Sukkot
Experience will
take place instead
of Hebrew school
on September 18.
SUKKOT SERVICE, 6 pm
Our congregation will welcome Sukkot with a service at 6 pm.
DINNER IN THE SUKKAH, 6:30 pm
God’s bountiful blessings provide us with an
opportunity for thanksgiving and gratitude.
Rejoice in the bounty of the season by celebrating
Sukkot at Temple with your congregational family
at Temple’s Sukkot Dinner in and around our
Sukkah. Sign up ($8/adult, $4/child) at timemphis.
org or scan the QR code. Questions? Please contact Jan
Reisman, [email protected] or 901.937.2781.
SUKKOT MORNING MINYAN
Thursday, September 19, 7:45 am
The Torah instructs us to set the first and last days of our
Festivals apart to make them special and holy. Temple Israel
will hold festival morning worship services which will be brief,
meaningful, and a beautiful way to set our festivals apart.
SHABBAT SERVICE
WITH CRAIG TAUBMAN
Celebrated Jewish recording
artist Craig Taubman will make
the Shabbat of Sukkot sweet.
Temple is thrilled to welcome
back this famed singer/
songwriter who performs at
concerts throughout the United
States. Craig will join Rabbi
Greenstein to create a prayerful,
joyful atmosphere for our entire
congregation.
Craig Taubman’s visit is made
possible by the HohenbergScheidt Lifetime Learning Fund.
Sunday, September 22, 11:30 am-1:30 pm
AInflatables! AHayrides! ALunch! AFamily Fun!
MAKING BEDTIME JEWISH:
PJS, PILLOWS, AND PRAYER
Monday, September 23, 6:30 pm
During the week of Sukkot, we celebrate all the shelters in our
lives. “Making Bedtime Jewish,” a joyful evening co-sponsored
by WRJ-Sisterhood and TIPPS, is a chance
to help our children build meaningful
Jewish memories surrounding the
special moment of bedtime, memories
that will shelter them and us throughout
their lives. Families will make memories
through crafts, snacks, stories, and
prayers in the sukkah. There is no
charge for this program. Sisterhood
will be collecting packages of
diapers from families to benefit
Mitzvah Day children’s agencies.
Please call 901.937.2790 to register.
BLESSING OF THE PETS
Tuesday, September 24, 6:15 pm
During the week when the Torah portion (Beresheit)
celebrates the creation of the world, and during the week
when the Jewish people celebrate Sukkot
and our connection with nature, we will
bless the creatures that bring so much joy
to so many of us – our pets! Temple started
this tradition two years ago thanks to the
leadership of Jane and Maury Strauss, and
there has been a groundswell for a reprise.
All ages and generations with dogs are welcome. Please bring
your dogs on leashes along with lawn chairs for you to sit on.
The service will be streamed live. Go to timemphis.org and
click “Watch Services Live” and watch the service with your
cats, gerbils, lizards, fish, guinea pigs, birds, etc.!
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SIMCHAT TORAH
The High Holy Days come to a close with Simchat Torah, the
day we finish the Torah and start it all over again, rejoicing
that we have such a gift in our Jewish lives. Ending and
beginning the Torah is the final and most powerful act of the
season, a symbol that we always get a second chance, that
there’s always more to learn, and that we are connected to
our past and our future at every moment in our lives, just like
a column of Torah text is connected to the entire scroll that
surrounds it. Rejoice in the final moments of our High Holy
Days season with musical and spiritual guide Dan Nichols and
several prayerful and lively experiences.
CELEBRATE WITH DAN NICHOLS
Dan Nichols has energized and moved Jewish youth and
adults the world over with his songs inspired by
Jewish themes, and for the third year in a row
Temple Israel is thrilled to celebrate Simchat
Torah with Dan. His soulful and inspiring
original music and his artful presentation of
congregational favorites have made him a
visionary worship leader and revered teacher and role model
in the world of Reform Jewish music.
EREV SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICE
Wednesday, September 25, 6-6:45 pm
Simchat Torah is the day we celebrate the joy of having
Torah in our lives, the scroll, and all that comes from it. Rabbi
Bauman and Dan Nichols will lead a musical, energetic, and
meaningful service, creating a festive atmosphere within
which to end the Torah and begin again. This service is perfect
for all ages. Families with children are especially encouraged
to attend. Refreshments will be served after the service.
MUSIC AND WORDS OF TORAH
Wednesday, September 25, 7:30 pm
This amazing Simchat Torah experience for adults of all ages
features an evening of inspirational learning and music with
Rabbi Greenstein and Dan Nichols, and includes wine, coffee,
and desserts, graciously hosted by WRJ-Sisterhood.
“Dan Nichols stands out among the incredible contemporary
Jewish musicians of our time in
his gentle and creative spirit, his
love of teaching and learning, and
his extensive repertoire of soulful
original and folk songs,” said Rabbi
Bauman. “For the past two years,
‘Words and Music of Torah’ has
been experienced by hundreds of people in our community,
and it seems to be the perfect way for people to celebrate the
gift of Torah, to reconnect to one another, and to reflect on
and bid farewell to the High Holy Days season. It is truly unlike
any other evening the entire year. Rabbi Greenstein and Dan
bring it all home, tie it all together, and give us each nuggets
of wisdom to sustain us when we leave. I hope as many
people as possible will seize the opportunity to experience this
beautiful evening.”
SIMCHAT TORAH
MORNING SERVICE WITH YIZKOR
Thursday, September 26, 7:45 am
Led by Rabbi Katie Bauman and Dan Nichols
We will read the names and remember the blessings of the
loved ones who have died since the prior Festival Yizkor.
Dan Nichols’ visit is made possible by the Mildred H. and Edgar C.
Haas, Sr. Endowment for Education.
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FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE
WITH CRAIG TAUBMAN
Giving families a space to pray together,
welcome Shabbat, and build community
is an important part of Temple Israel’s
vision. Family Shabbat, a program
created especially for elementary school
children and their families, is such an
opportunity.
Bring your entire family
to experience a festive and spiritual Shabbat
service with Craig Taubman, followed by
Shabbat dinner and a chance to get to know
other families in our community.
The dinner, which is geared for
children, is complimentary to Temple members
who RSVP by Sept. 18; after Sept. 18 and for
non-members: 8/adult, $4/child. Sign up at
timemphis.org or scan the QR code. Questions?
Please e-mail Jackie Evans, [email protected].
“Shabbat Experiences for Families,” including Tot and Family
Shabbat, are made possible by the generosity and vision of
the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for
Education.
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TEMPLE A GO-GO
Saturday, November 16
Go-Go for the friends. Go-Go for the food.
Go-Go for the music and the fun. Whatever
you do, just go-go to the Temple a Go-Go!
Temple a Go-Go brings the Temple community
together to have fun
and to participate in a
fundraiser that benefits our Temple.
The celebration is held every two years,
and hundreds of people attend. So, be sure to
buy your tickets now. (They make great Chanukah
presents.) Tickets are $60/person by Nov. 1
and $75/person after that. You may purchase
tickets by scanning the QR code here, going to
timemphis.org, or by coming to the Welcome
Center inside Temple’s main everyday entrance.
This year’s party is chaired by Susan
Labovitz and Jan Stein. If you would
like to be a sponsor of this exciting
event, please contact Jonathan Frisch,
[email protected] or 901.322.9111, or
Elkan Scheidt, [email protected]
or 901.674.3792, Sponsorship Co-Chairs.
Also, if you have a fantastic item
that you would like to donate to the auction, such as estate
jewelry, please contact Sylvia Appleton at Temple, 901.761.3130
or [email protected]. See you at the Go-Go!
WRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
HIGH HOLY DAYS
Please see page 3 for details on Sisterhood’s involvement with
child care, “break fast bakers,” and the Judaica Shop.
BOOK GROUP
Wednesday, September 11, 1:30 pm
The Wednesday afternoon book group starts the new year
by reading 11/22/63 by Stephen King. The group meets the
second Wednesday of each month at 1:30 pm. The selection
for October 9 is Memories from Cherry Harvest by Amy
Wachspress.
OPENING CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION
Sunday, September 29, 2-4 pm
All Temple women are invited to attend WRJ-Sisterhood’s
opening reception featuring Rabbi Marla Feldman, Executive
Director of the Women of Reform Judaism.
Rabbi Feldman will discuss Recreating
the Jewish World: The Global Impact of
WRJ, reflecting on the traditional role of
women in Jewish life and how WRJ has
changed those roles in Israel and around
the world. She will give an update on the
progress of Women of the Wall.
She is a Reform rabbi, lawyer, and
certified fundraiser, and before taking her
WRJ position, she served as Director of Development of the
Union for Reform Judaism and Director of the Commission on
Social Action of Reform Judaism.
The afternoon will be fun and inspiring as Sisterhood opens
its 2013-2014 programming year with membership performing
a skit about WRJ history. Come laugh at both the content and
the “actors!” This event is free for WRJ-Sisterhood members
who have paid their 2013-2014 dues by the day of the event
and $18 for non-members. Call 901.937.2790 to make a
reservation. Please leave the name(s) of those attending, and
indicate if you need transportation to the reception.
BY-LAWS
Sisterhood members who wish to review the proposed
changes in the by-laws may do so at the Welcome Center
desk just inside Temple’s “everyday entrance.” A vote on
these changes, as well as the proposed 2013-2014 budget, will
be taken during the September 29 opening program.
GREEN IS GOOD
WRJ-Sisterhood plans to continue its green efforts. After the
September printed newsletter, members who have shared
their e-mail address with us will receive a monthly e-mailed
newsletter. Those without e-mail access will be able to read
about Sisterhood events in the Temple Voice and in the
weekly Shabbat service leaflets.
ROSH CHODESH
The Rosh Chodesh group will take a break in September and
resume on Thursday, October 3, with a study of Cheshvan.
MRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD
A Temple members and guests are welcomed to High Holy
Days services by greeters and ushers. Be a mensch and help!
Please sign up at timemphis.org or contact Jeff Lewis,
901.371.6274 (mobile) or 901.737.6745 (home).
A The Brotherhood Bike Team is
riding in the Bike MS: FedEx “Rockn-Roll” Ride 2013 on September 7-8
to benefit the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society. For details, contact
Vic Butcher, [email protected].
ABrotherhood is also happy to participate in the Tashlich
experience by hosting a lunch on September 8 at 11:30 am.
Volunteers also are needed at the Sukkot Harvest Festival on
September 22 from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. If you can help, please
e-mail [email protected].
A Please note that Brotherhood dues statements will be sent
separately from Temple statements in early September.
A Brotherhood is participating
in the ASBEE World Kosher
Barbeque Championship on
October 13. Cooks, carpenters,
and artists are needed to create
a first-class booth for the
event. Contact Billy Seligstein,
[email protected], and be a
part of the fun and good food!
AAA
Fred Kesselman Photography:
Images of Israel and Eastern Europe
On display: September 3 - December 18, 2013
Opening reception: Sunday, September 8, 4-6 pm
Fred Kesselman was a devoted husband, father, and
businessman and a widely admired member of Temple Israel
who served as interim executive director of
our congregation until shortly before his death
in November of last year. Less known about
Fred’s life was his passion for photography. It
is with appreciation of his photographic skills
and with deep admiration for his memory that
the Temple Israel Museum offers an exhibit of Fred’s work.
Fred had an appreciation for the monochromatic medium of
photography and an innate understanding of photographic
composition. This exhibit of 24 mostly black-and-white
images focuses on the territories in Israel and Eastern
Europe that Fred explored with his camera. Interacting with
architecture and people, many of these snapshots focus
on Israeli subjects whose actions are frozen forever in a
moment of time. Others capture the all-too familiar scenes of
Auschwitz and the Warsaw Ghetto, which continue to beg us
never to forget the horrors of the Holocaust.
The Fred Kesselman Exhibit of Photography: Images of Israel
and Eastern Europe is made possible by a generous donation
from the Robert T. Goldsmith Fund.
MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
DELIVER ROSH HASHANAH GIFT BAGS
Tuesday, September 3, 1-2 pm
Pick up gift bags filled with apples, honey, and other goodies at
Temple for delivery to Jewish residents at local retirement and
assisted living facilities. Call Dorothy Hirsh, 901.737.2792, for
this gemilut chasadim opportunity for an individual or a family.
PREPARE SNACKS
Wednesday, September 11, 5:30-7:30 pm
Prepare snacks in the Temple kitchen at this WRJ-Sisterhood
sponsored effort for MIFA’s COOL initiative. Call Jane Eckstein,
901.230.7536, or Linda Paddock, 901.861.5419. Children ages
twelve and older are welcome to participate. (Note: this
mitzvah opportunity is normally held on the first Wednesday of
the month.)
READ FOR THE RECORD
Thursday, October 3, 9:30-10:30 am
Wells Station Elementary, 1610 Wells Station Rd.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join volunteers
reading October 3rd at schools all across the country - 2.3
million in the 2012 event. Otis, by Loren Long, is a timeless story
of friendship that is sure to delight the Pre-K and Kindergarten
children at Temple’s adopt-a-school, Wells Station Elementary.
Please contact Phyllis Niegelberg, [email protected] or
901.758.0427 to participate; books are supplied. There are only
ten slots available, but Phyllis will be happy to share other
opportunities for you to enrich the lives of the children, and
your own, in Temple’s commitment to literacy at Wells Station.
DONATE ITEMS FOR MITZVAH DAY
Place items in the bins on the “Mitzvah Mile” driveway on the
north side of Temple, near the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning
Center.
ADULT HEBREW CLASSES
Temple Israel is proud to offer several courses for adults
who wish to challenge themselves and enhance their Jewish
identity through Judaism’s holy language.
To sign up for Reading Hebrew 1 or 2 classes,
contact Temple Israel’s Education Office at
901.937.2777, go to timemphis.org, or scan this QR
code. To sign up for Biblical Hebrew or for more
information about any of the classes, e-mail Dr.
Dick Rubin at [email protected].
The following Hebrew courses will be held Sunday mornings
while religious school is in session, beginning Aug. 25:
READING HEBREW 1: LETTERS AND SOUNDS
Dr. Dick Rubin, 11 am-12 pm
Learn the alef-bet and begin to read prayers in Hebrew.
Materials fee: $25
READING HEBREW 2: WORDS AND PHRASES
Dr. Dick Rubin, 10 am-11 am
Improve your reading fluency.
Learn some prayer vocabulary and a bit of Hebrew grammar.
Prerequisite: the ability to read the alef-bet
Materials fee: $25
BIBLICAL HEBREW: UNDERSTANDING AND MEANING
Susan Labovitz and Barry Shulkin, 9:30 am-10:30 am
Learn the fundamentals for translating Hebrew in the
Torah and the prayer book. (This course offers the building
blocks that enable learners to begin the process of Hebrew
comprehension. Acquiring a language is a multi-year project.
“Biblical Hebrew” is a great first step!) Prerequisite: the ability
to read Hebrew.
AAA
MOSHAV BAND CONCERT
Sunday, September 1, 6 pm
Minglewood Hall, 1555 Madison Ave.
FOR THE HOMELESS served by MANNA HOUSE and St. Mary’s
Catholic Church’s MATTHEW’S CLOSET: Men’s and women’s
shorts, jeans, pants, t-shirts, baseball caps, shoes, and adult size
backpacks.
Temple Israel is a sponsor of this event, and Temple’s own
Rusty Graber and David Bearman will perform a brief opening
set before Moshav Band takes
the stage.
TOILETRIES: Small, unopened, hotel-sized toiletries. They’ll
be included in gift bags for Mitzvah Day partner agencies. (A
Mitzvah Day brochure will be mailed shortly after Yom Kippur.
Please refer to the brochure for a list of other needed items.
Mitzvah Day on Nov. 3 is Temple Israel’s day of community
service which involves over 800 volunteers from Temple
reaching out to a myriad of people in over 50 partner agencies.)
Moshav Band has played
hundreds of concerts in Jewish
communities across America
and the globe and has sold over
100,000 records!
Temple Israel is the Mid-South’s Reform Jewish home for Torah,
spiritual fulfillment, community, and tikkun olam.
Paula Jacobson, President
Jonathan Frisch, Sr. Vice President
David Rosenthal, Vice President
Debbie B. Lazarov, Vice President
Laurie Meskin, Vice President
E. Elkan Scheidt, Secretary
Mark Fogelman, Treasurer
Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein
David L. Bearman, Counsel
Rabbi Adam B. Grossman
Nancy R. Robinson, Immediate Past President
Rabbi Katie M. Bauman
Sharon Berman, WRJ-Sisterhood President
Cantor John M. Kaplan
Tod Singer, MRJ-Brotherhood President
Rabbi Harry K. Danziger, Emeritus
Stacy Canales, Executive Director
Production for the Voice:
Isti Bardos, Carol Geller, Jan Reisman
Temple Israel
1376 E. Massey Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120
901.761.3130
www.timemphis.org
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8-
The recommended age for this event is 10+. Table 613 will be
selling “concert foods,” such as chicken fingers, corn dogs,
pretzels, fries, and more. For those 21 and up, alcohol will
be available for purchase. If bought in advance (available at
timemphis.org), tickets are $10, plus a $3 service charge. Tickets
are $15 at the door the night of the concert.
AAA
CAREER TRANSITION GROUP
Sunday, September 15, 9:30-10:30 am
Receive help finding a job through resume writing tips,
enhanced interview techniques, and other methods. Contact
David Silberman, [email protected], or Rob Mann,
[email protected], for additional information.
BEGINNING & ENDING A NEW YEAR
Picture yourself standing at Kol Nidre
services on the eve of Yom Kippur. Who
is standing next to you? What are you
thinking? How are you feeling?
Now, take this moment and fast forward,
not to the Kol Nidre service that is in a few days, but to next
year’s Kol Nidre service that is more than 54 weeks away. You
are now reflecting back on this upcoming year at Temple Israel.
What have you accomplished this year? How have you enriched
your life Jewishly? How have your children grown as members
of the Jewish community? Whose life have you touched? What
impact have you made on the Temple community?
Steven Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,
calls this process “Beginning with the End in Mind.” It seems
funny to be thinking about the end, when we are just now
beginning the new year. Religious school has barely started!
But as Covey explains, now is the time to think about the end.
“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear
understanding of your destination. It means to know where
you’re going so that you better understand where you are now
and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.”
While “Beginning With the End in Mind” is useful in our
personal lives, it can also help guide us in our vision for Jewish
education in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School.
What do you want your children to remember after their final
day of religious school this year? What type of Jewish adults do
you want your children to become? What type of Jewish person
do you want to become?
By thinking about our desired outcomes for Jewish education
at Temple Israel, we can guide our actions to meet these
outcomes. We can develop programs that build a stronger
community. We can create classes and other educational
opportunities that help us to become better Jewish people.
I have my own vision of the end. I want to see every
congregant– regardless of age – engaged in Jewish learning. I
want to see our children excited about spending time at Temple
with their Jewish friends and about studying Torah. I want to
see parents engaged in learning with their children and adults
engaged in learning with one another.
However, this is only one vision. If we want to create a true
learning community, we must develop our vision together.
So I challenge you to start thinking about what you want the
“end” of your educational experience at Temple Israel to look
like. Let’s begin to discuss our ideas, so we can enrich Jewish
education within this community. My office is always open,
and I would like to invite you to stop by any time to share your
educational visions.
MOMMY & ME
Our Mommy & Me program provides an opportunity to enrich
the lives of infants and toddlers in our community. Babies
and toddlers are welcome
to attend with a caring
adult – mommy, daddy,
grandparent, or nanny!
Children enjoy songs, games
and hands-on action with
our caring teachers. Adults
engage in conversation with
other new parents and make
new friends, too!
The fall session of Mommy
and Me is now in session
for the school year and will
continue through December
19. (Note: we are closed
several Thursdays this fall
in observance of Jewish
holidays.) In accordance
with our policy, all children
must be immunized.
Temple Israel membership is
not required; however, tuition
is free if you are a Temple
member. The cost of the
program to non-members is
$5/session, payable by check or
credit card.
If you’d like to take a sneak
peek before your sign-up, please contact me.
L’shalom,
Susan N. Feld, Ed.S.
Director, Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center
[email protected]
901.937.2784
Twitter: @BKLipmanELC
Susan Feld
I wish you a Shanah Tovah, a good new year filled with many
happy and meaningful beginnings and endings!
L’shalom,
Lauren Luskey
Director of Congregational Learning
[email protected]
901.937.2776
Twitter: @LELuskey
Lauren Luskey
DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL-JULY 2013
Giving is measurable, but the Jewish impact of one’s generosity to Temple is immeasurable. ~Rabbi Micah Greenstein
ARCHIVES FUND
In honor of
Margie Kerstine
Mildred & Sid Jones
BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY
LEARNING CENTER FUND
In honor of
Jane Shelton
Shara Lynn Goldin
Jeanne Alpert
Birthday of Jeanne Alpert
Jean & Hal Lewis
Birth of Reva Martin
Robin & Billy Orgel
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Debra & Cary Califf
The Gronauer Family
Harold Wormser
Larry Ashkenaz
Debra & Cary Califf
Ruth Koplen
Robin & Billy Orgel
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Deborah & Sam Brackstone
Eleanor Hahn Wildenstein
Marxann Lazar
John Leuck
Center Teachers & Staff
Morris Frankel
Linda & Claude Paddock
For the recovery of
Julie Arney
Debra & Cary Califf
Louis Roman
Karen & Dr. Michael Koplon
Karen Green
Center Teachers & Staff
Additional donation
Marcus Gronauer
CANTOR KAPLAN MUSIC FUND
In memory of
William Sternberger
Judy & James Mosely
Deborah Rothschild
Nora Rothschild
Linda Gornek
Emma Tauber
Dina Farber
Gary Fishbein
Bettye & Neal Berlin
Donald Pelts
Celie Althoff
Irma Menkel Levy
Marian Levy
Joyce Gallant
Donald Gallant
Leigh Ellen Buring
Raymond Buring
Miriam Rothman
Lynn & Vic Butcher
In honor of
Cantor John Kaplan
Hallie Elliot
Dr. & Mrs. Russ Schultz
25th Anniversary of Amy & Ricky
Greenberg
Katherine & Bruce Greenberg
CEMETERY FUND
In memory of
Albert Kochman
Elinor Himes & Family
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10-
Bessie Meyer
Barbara Campbell
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Ina & Dick Eiseman
Merrill Dan
Shirley Schneider
Sadie Levitch
Dr. Melvyn Levitch
GENERAL FUND
A gift of 5,000 meals to the Temple
Israel Feeds Mitzvah Day project for
the Mid-South Food Bank, in honor of
Cheri & Henry Rudner & family
Lee & Tim Malkin & family
Laura & Dr. James Linder
Carole & Bob Pinstein & family
Andi & Michael Uiberall
Courtney, Aaron, & Jared Shemper
Stephanie & Joel Sklar & family
Gail & Dr. Myron Lewis
Theodore W. Medlin
In honor of
Mark Halperin
Wendy Thomas
Lisa Jackson
George Lapides
Sylvia Appleton
Linda Ellen & Ron Sklar Anniversary
Beth Sklar
Birthday of Charles Wurtzburger
Birthday of L. R. Jalenak, Jr.
Sylvia Appleton
In memory of
Harold Wormser
Jon Fleetwood
Donna & Robert Nathan
Selwyn Melman
Rebecca Chertow
Adam Sater
Lisa Glaser
Ben Beatus, Sr.
Sandra & Dr. Ben Beatus
Betty Moulton
Jan, Dr. Lee, Michael & Karen Stein
Dena Farber
Sylvia Appleton
Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr.
Donald Pelts
Beverly & Gilbert Halpern
Dr. Alphonse Meyer, Jr.
Jan Meyer
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Ellen & Andrew Kang
Laura, David, Jackson & Elizabeth Moody
Bess Lubin
Sally & Mark Wender
Margaret & Harold Friedman
Mr. & Mrs. Joe Goldstein
Linda Ellen & Ron Sklar
Leigh Packard
J. Edward Wise
Gary Fishbein
Shelley & Don Levy
Hal Kaufman
Marilyn & Richard Reinhardt
Harold Wormser
Donna & Tom Speed Zwilling
Helen Weisburd
Christine & Richard Karchmer
Jeff Manis
Marcia & Tom Fisher
Bayla & Arnold Manis
Jill Fisher
Shirley Manis
Larry Ashkenaz
Cindy & Larry Tipton
Marx Jeffer
Roselle Lazarov
Mayme Dortch
Missy & Chuck Noon & Family
Merrill Dan
Helen & Art Chapman
Miriam Rothman
Joseph Balkin
Russ Elliot
Selwyn Melman
Sylvia Appleton
Duckworth Pathology Group
Paula & Ed Raines
Dr. Pamela Sylvestre
Additional donation
LaTonya & Reinaldo Martin
MeFTY FUND
In memory of
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Larry Ashkenaz
Robin & Billy Orgel
MUSEUM FUND
In memory of
Dr. Sheldon Korones
May Lynn & Dr. Charles Mansbach
Honey & Rudi Scheidt
For the recovery of
Louis Roman
Arlene & Dr. Victor Schlesinger
RABBI KATIE BAUMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Bernie Ostrov
Jean Ostrov
Morris Ostrov
Russ Elliot
Marilyn & Herb Notowich
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Ann & Sam Rabinovitz
Edward Greenberg
Ann & Sam Rabinovitz
Marilyn Shapiro
Michelle & Istvan Bardos
Larry Ashkenaz
Evelyn & Joseph Ashkenaz
In honor of
Rabbi Katie Bauman
Erica Momrow
For the recovery of
Rhonda Iken
RABBI HARRY DANZIGER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Ingrid & Gordon Goldsmith
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Edgar Rothschild, III
Aileen Burson
Rochelle & Dr. Avron Slutsky
Alice Gottlieb
Sam Buchalter
Carol Stapp
For the recovery of
Arnold Weiss
Doris Bodan
Arlene & Dr. Victor Schlesinger
RABBI MICAH GREENSTEIN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
For the recovery of
Dr. Charles Mansbach
Judy & Morris Kriger
Louis Roman
Hermine Davidson
Marcia Hayden
Marilyn & Harvey Cook
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Karen & Dr. Michael Koplon
Merrill Dan
Carole & Bob Pinstein
Danny Abromovitz
Teter Finn
Dr. Henry Wurzburg, Jr.
Debbie, Bucky, Erin & Nora Parker
Dr. Joseph Green
Rita Green
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Judy & Nick Ringel
Linda & Dr. Edward Kaplan
Terri & Paul Burson
Anna Rose, Harriet, & Peggy
Byall
Hermine Davidson
Jed Dreifus
Ellen Lichterman
Rita Green
Dr. Bert & Miriam Kaplan,
Drs. Jenny & Adam Kaplan &
Laura Kaplan
Elaine & Dr. Robert Kaufman
Gary Fishbein
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Hal Kaufman
Betsy & Ron Gilman
Sheryl Kirk & Family
Harold Womser
Amy & Michael Egerman
Irvin Bogatin
Jane Erdman Zussman
Nancy Bogatin
Larry Ashkenaz
Amy & Michael Egerman
Barrie & Kenneth Wurzburg
Merrill Dan
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Henry Dan
Mary Shainberg
Nathan Jacobs
Hermine Davidson
Sam Haspel
Gerry Haspel
In honor of
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Jeanne Ford
Hallie Elliot
Marilyn & Richard Reinhardt
Muriel & Craig Varon
Sharon & Terry Dan
Birthday of Sandra Beatus
Judy & Morris Kriger
WENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
In honor of
Retirement of Cantor Kaplan
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Rachel & Steve Shankman
JULY 2013 DONATIONS
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WRJ-SISTERHOOD BEULAH VOSSE
LIBRARY FUND
In honor of
B’nai mitzvah of Harper, Jack &
Matthew Lazarov
Hallie Elliot
In memory of
Dr. Sheldon Korones
Beverly & Lewis Kay
Irving Shelton
Thelma Meyer Sharff
Walter Marx, Jr.
Sidney Firestone
Maxine Stuart Shaw
Constance Shelton
WRJ-SISTERHOOD SERVICE TO THE
BLIND FUND
In memory of
Charles Sanford Pear
Marcia Pear
In honor of
Birthday of Edye Reiter
Mildred Schwartz
For the recovery of
Fran Buchalter
Mildred Schwartz
WRJ-SISTERHOOD TEMPLE GROUNDS
& BEAUTIFICATION FUND
In memory of
Harry Zimmerman
Children of Marie & Abe
Krivcher
RABBI JAMES A. WAX MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Helen, Harry, Harold & JoAnn
Glaser
Lisa Glaser
Joyce Gallant
Donald Gallant
Miriam Rothman
Susan & Howard Cohn
OUR SYMPATHY
Temple Israel extends its sympathy to the families of the late:
Sophia Esther Allenberg
Frances Tannenbaum Hanover
Jerry Cohen
Ruth Koplen
Ernestine Greenberger Selwyn Melman
Dr. Stephen Finestone
Evelyn Jaffe Rockow
Gary Fishbein Miriam Rothman
Morris Frankel
Ginger Schatz
Dr. Steven Goldberg Thomas Smith, Jr.
OUR SIMCHAS
The Temple Israel family shares in the happiness of its
members and is thankful for the blessings they enjoy.
Congratulations to:
Erica and Matthew Mazon on the birth of a daughter; Karyn
and Jerry Waxman and Debby and Richie Mazon on the birth
of a granddaughter.
Randi and Stuart Harrington on the birth of a daughter;
Varda and Dr. Norman Schuman and Gail and Mike
Harrington on the birth of a granddaughter.
Erica Momrow and Doug Meyers on their marriage.
GOD’S UNFINISHED BUSINESS
HONORED AT SHABBAT SERVICE
Friday, October 18, 6:15 pm
Celebrate the 30th anniversay of God’s Unfinished Business,
affectionately referred to as GUB, at this Shabbat service and
Oneg Shabbat. GUB is comprised of hundreds of dedicated
volunteers who work to fulfill Temple’s mission of assisting
members of our congregation during difficult times. This effort
is based on the Jewish concept of tikkun olam--repairing and
healing the broken lives of our members and helping to make
them whole.
This Rosh Hashanah marks the 30th anniversary of Rabbi
Danziger’s sermon that sparked the formation of God’s
Unfinished Business. Previously under the direction of Deanna
Kaminsky and currently under the direction of Dr. Nadine
King, GUB has touched countless lives during the last 30 years.
Contact Nadine, [email protected] or 901.763.0940, to
volunteer for GUB.
WE WELCOME YOU!
We strive every day to ensure that Temple is a warm and
welcoming place. To help our new members feel welcome and
engaged in our Temple community, we are looking for Temple
members -- “chaverim” or friends -- who want to welcome new
members to Temple by calling them and attending some fun
events at Temple and other places around Memphis with them.
Also, we are compiling a list of people in our Temple community
who have room at their holiday tables and would like to
welcome new members to share a meal. To volunteer for one
or both of these mitzvah opportunities, please contact Karen
Snyder, 901.937.2761 or [email protected].
AAA
EXPLORING JUDAISM SHABBATON
Saturday, October 5, 8:45 am-3 pm
What is the number 31,400,000? It’s the number of results that
you will get when you type “Judaism” into the Google search
bar. Filtering through these sites to answer Jewish questions,
determining the position’s validity, and figuring out whether the
thoughts are worthwhile will no doubt be painstakingly difficult.
Furthermore, while information is key to understanding Jewish
tradition, history, and belief, what cannot be done online, what
can only be done in person, is the experience, expression or
practice of Judaism. Judaism happens when we are face to face
with others.
In order to better understand Judaism, you’re invited to
participate in our first Exploring Judaism Shabbaton. We will
build a working knowledge of Torah, God, and Israel, while also
making a difference in the world. And, of course, no Jewish
experience would be complete without food...well, except for
Yom Kippur! Come to learn and experience Judaism and meet
some friends along the way. The cost is $25, which
includes a book to add to your Jewish library,
a catered lunch, and a gift to inspire greater
meaning. To register, scan this QR code or go to
timemphis.org. The Shabbat0n is geared to all
adults, including Jews seeking to re-engage with
Judaism, non-Jews who are married to or are marrying Jewish
partners, and those interested in converting to Judaism. For
more information, contact Carol Geller in the rabbis’ office,
[email protected] or 901.937.2771.
AAA
THE JEWISH SHORT STORY
Sunday mornings, Oct. 6-Dec. 8, 9:15-10:15 am
Delve into short stories by Jewish authors to deepen your Jewish
identity through an understanding and association with Jewish
perspectives in literature. Leo Bearman, the master of the
Jewish short story, explores the authors' motives, meanings, and
symbolism through a Jewish lens, providing a greater insight
and a different perspective on our religion. Copies of the stories
will be available in advance at the Welcome Center.
AAA
COMMITMENT AND TUITION
CREDIT CARD FEES
Effective September 1, 2013, Temple will begin charging a
fee of 2.5% on credit card transactions for the payment of
commitments and tuition for Hebrew school, Wendy and Avron
Fogelman Religious School, and the Barbara K. Lipman Early
Learning Center. Cash and checks and ACH withdrawals continue
to be accepted for payment without additional transaction fees.
If you have questions, please contact Executive Director Stacy
Canales, [email protected] or 901.761.3130. Thank you for
assisting Temple Israel with controlling operational costs.
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TAKE ROOT: LIFELONG
LEARNING SPEAKER SERIES
THE ORIGINS OF REFORM JUDAISM AND
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN JEWISH THOUGHT
Tuesday, October 1, 7 pm
Jonathan Judaken, Spence L. Wilson Chair in the
Humanities at Rhodes College, will talk with
Leora Batnitzky, Ronald O. Perelman Professor
of Jewish Studies, Chair of the Department
of Religion at Princeton University, and one
of today’s leading scholars of modern Jewish
thought. They will discuss the underlying
values of the modern reformers of Judaism and
Jonathan Judaken the impact they had on the development of
both Orthodox and Conservative Judaism.
In her recent book, How Judaism Became a
Religion, Batnitzky explains that both the
concept of religion and the modern nationstate were born together. The questions for
modern Jews were: What value is there to
Judaism in an age in which Jews don’t have to
be defined as Jews, at least from the perspective
of the modern nation-state? Why be Jewish?
What does it mean to be Jewish? What defines
Judaism?
Leora Batnitzky
Exploring the birth of Reform Judaism by examining how its
founders answered these questions, this dialogue will then
consider how these responses led to the creation of modern
Orthodoxy and Conservatism. Batnitzky will explain how
understanding her central question – how Judaism became
a religion – opens up some of the great debates that have
preoccupied the giants of modern Jewish thought.
Professor Batnitzky’s visit is made possible by the Berz-Stern Fund.
TEMPLE ISRAEL’S
LIVING TORAH
We are happy to
announce a new
opportunity to
participate in the
creation of a legacy
for all of our Temple
Israel family: Temple
Israel’s Living Torah!
Celebrate and
commemorate the
special moments in
your life by being
part of the Temple
Israel Living Torah.
Created by Israeli
artist Michal Meron
in her studio in
Venice, Italy, the
Temple Israel
Living Torah is a
colorful, beautifully
illustrated Torah. It
will be displayed in
the Temple lobby for
all to see and enjoy.
Stay tuned for the exciting details!

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Temple of the Goddess 2008 Sabbat Celebrations

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