Jan- Feb - Temple Israel

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THE VOICE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
Celebrate Tu BiSh’vat—
the New Year for Trees—
February 4
Look inside for
Tu BiSh’vat activities
and inspiration
Clergy Voice
A PUBLICATION OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
2324 Emerson Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55405-2695
612-377-8680
e-mail: hakol@templeisrael .com
www .templeisrael .com
AFFILIATED WITH THE
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM
Rabbis
Marcia A. Zimmerman
Alvin & June Perlman Senior Rabbinic Chair
Sim Glaser
Jennifer S. Gertman
Cantor
Barry Abelson
Executive Director
Miriam Seidenfeld
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Alan Silver
Vice President
Roberta Bonoff
Treasurer
Michael Epstein
Immediate Past President
Sherri Feuer
Mark Chodosh
Stephen Cohen
Jeff Forester
David Gollin
Clifford Greene
Jeremy Hanson Willis
Tom Hoffman
Mindy Isaacs
Jim Jacobson
Lennie Kaufman
Steve Levie
Rebecca Luxenberg
Naomi Pesky
Pamela Ross Weinstein
INSIDE:
Clergy Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Worship Services . . . . . . . . . . 3
What’s Happening . . . . . . 4-5
Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hamantaschen Order Form . . 7
Youth Ed Info . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
B’nai Mitzvah . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contributions . . . . . . . . 10-11
Sharing Our Lives . . . . . . . . 12
Interfaith Service . . . . . . . . . 13
Lighting the Way . . . . . . . . 15
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Dear Friends,
When
the
vibrant
leaves fell from the trees
around Temple Israel this
past fall, our custodial
staff raked them into
dozens of paper lawn
bags. Throughout the
Rabbi Zimmerman neighborhood,
similar
bags lined up next to garbage cans. Lawn
by lawn and bag by bag, thousands of tons
of compostable yard waste were collected
and hauled away as part of the City of
Minneapolis’s waste removal program.
Those leaves will spend the winter becoming
nutrient-rich compost, and in the spring,
will help to nourish new shrubs, flower
beds, vegetable gardens and trees throughout
Minnesota.
The wisdom of this practice seems obvious
to us now. But twenty-six years ago, when I
first came to Temple Israel as Rabbi, things
were much different. In 1989, residents of
Minneapolis could voluntarily separate
their yard waste for special seasonal pickup by private waste haulers. Once a month,
residents could recycle newspapers, cans, and
glass bottles—but only if those newspapers
were tied into neat bundles, and the bottles
were separated by color. Plastics, tin foil,
office paper, food cartons, magazines, and
cardboard—and many, many leaves—went
into the garbage.
Judaism, at its heart, created the playbook
for what we today call “Environmentalism.”
Our texts teach us over and over that we are
stewards of the land that God has given us.
That means we are to care for the earth—in
doing so, we are partners with God. I could
fill the pages of every Hakol with primary
Torah, Talmud and rabbinic texts that speak
to the concepts of sustainability. For this
Hakol, we only have to look at what is right
in front of us: the celebration of Tu BiSh’vat.
Tu BiSh’vat is the Jewish Arbor Day—
the day we celebrate the planting of trees
and sustaining of the earth. Each year,
Tu BiSh’vat gives us the opportunity to
renew our commitment to environmental
awareness and “green” habits. On
Tu BiSh’vat this year, Temple will
be celebrating our commitment to
environmental responsibility in a brandnew way.
In early 2015, Temple Israel will begin
collecting organic waste for recycling.
Funded by a grant from Hennepin County,
this initiative aims to reduce Temple’s trash
output by 30% in one year, and we expect
that number to climb as we all learn new
habits for disposing of waste. You will soon
see throughout the Temple building new
waste containers specifically designated for
your compostable trash.
• You will find them in the restrooms—
the paper towels can be composted!
• You will find them in the lobby—
your paper coffee cup and cardboard
sleeve can be composted!
• You will find them in the kitchen—
food scraps from your Kiddush luncheon
can be composted!
• You will find them in Jacobs—napkins
from Oneg Shabbat can be composted!
At first, we may each have to take an extra
moment or two to be sure our compostable
trash and other recyclables go into the right
containers. Those moments can be, with
practice, moments of prayer—opportunities
to live our values and honor the holiday of
Tu BiSh’vat each and every day.
B’virkat Shalom—With Blessings of Peace,
Rabbi Marcia A. Zimmerman
Alvin & June Perlman Senior Rabbinic Chair
Printed on recycled paper with soy-based inks by Shapco Printing
Worship Services
January Worship Services
February Worship Services
Friday, January 2 - Family Shabbat
Friday, February 6 - “First Friday” Learners’ Shabbat
6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Family Shabbat Service followed by a
family-friendly dinner.
Kaddish will be read in the chapel following
the service.
Saturday, January 3
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Gertman:
Va-y’chi, Genesis 47:28–50:26
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bar Mitzvah of Harry Levin
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, January 9
6:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Saturday, February 7
9:00 a.m.
Carlebach Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 10
9:00 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Torah Study with guest teacher Rabbi David
Wirtschafter: Sh’mot, Exodus 1:1−6:1
Congregational Learners’ Shabbat Service
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Jewish Renewal Service
10:30 a.m.
Nefesh Shabbat Service
Complimentary childcare available made
possible by the Temple Israel Kellar Kennen
Childcare Fund. To reserve a space, contact
Amy at 612-374-0324 or agriffiths@
templeisrael.com by Tuesday, January 13.
6:00 p.m.
10:30 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Gertman:
Va-eira, Exodus 6:2−9:35
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bar Mitzvah of Zachary Slavitt
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, January 23
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Zimmerman:
Bo, Exodus 10:1−13:16
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service led
by our Haggigat Shabbat students followed
by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, January 30
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Zimmerman:
B’shalach, Exodus 13:17−17:16
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
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Nefesh Shabbat Service
Complimentary childcare available made
possible by the Temple Israel Kellar Kennen
Childcare Fund. To reserve a space, contact
Amy at 612-374-0324 or agriffiths@
templeisrael.com by Tuesday, February 17.
Saturday, February 21
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Zimmerman:
T’rumah, Exodus 25:1−27:19
Highlights in Jewish History
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, February 27
6:00 p.m.
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 28
9:00 a.m.
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 31
Torah Study with Rabbi Gertman:
Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1−24:18
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bat Mitzvah of Peyton Lome
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Jewish Renewal Service
Friday, February 20
Erev Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 24
Carlebach Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 14
Saturday, January 17
9:00 a.m.
Torah Study with guest teacher
Joseph Edelheit: Yitro, Exodus 18:1–20:23
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, February 13
Friday, January 16
6:00 p.m.
Learners’ Shabbat Workshop: Free and open
to all ages! Braid challah, create a challah
cover, make a spice box and candle
for Havdalah.
• Learners’ Shabbat Service followed by a
Learners’ Shabbat dinner.
Reservations required. See page 5.
• Tot Shabbat Service followed by a
family-friendly dinner.
10:30 a.m.
Torah Study with Rabbi Zimmerman:
T’tzaveh, Exodus 27:20−30:10
Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Polk
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
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What’s Happening
Temple building will be closed on Monday, January 19
in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The 6:00 p.m. daily service will take place as usual.
Torah Study
Every Saturday, 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Free and open to all. Come when you can!
Join in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week’s
Torah portion led by our rabbis. Gain a better understanding
of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through
study and dialogue in community.
Anshei Mitzvah: The Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class
Register Now!
Sundays, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Starting February 22, 2015, culminating in a group
ceremony on Saturday, November 28, 2015
Instructors: Rabbi Glaser, Cantor Abelson & Barbara Glaser
Fee: $540 (includes books and materials)
Offered to our Temple Israel members every few years,
the Anshei Mitzvah class provides adult Jewish learners, not
yet a Bar or Bat Mitzvah, the opportunity to learn the skills
and experience the mitzvah of leading worship and reading
Torah. The Anshei Mitzvah class culminates in a group
celebration during the Shabbat morning service on Saturday,
November 28, 2015. Pre-requisite: Hebrew II or equivalent.
Contact Wendy at [email protected] or 612-3740344 for more details and to register.
Sisterhood invites you to get on your
“Van Gogh” and bring your “Picasso”
for a “Rembrandt”of an evening!
Thursday, January 22, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Brush Studio, 1651 Park Place Blvd, St. Louis Park
(Located near the Yard House at The Shops at West End)
You’ve heard about painting parties, and seen pictures of
women having fun while painting, schmoozing and drinking
wine. Now it is your turn! Please join us for a fun-filled
evening with light appetizers, wine and spritzers. $25 per
person. Spaces are limited. Online registration and payment
reserves your spot.
Contact Jenni Friedman at [email protected] or
Jenna Anderson at [email protected] for the
link to the online registration.
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Start 2015 with the Mitzvah of Serving Dinner
to Moms and Kids at Jeremiah Program
Tuesdays, January 27 and February 24, 6:00 p.m.
Jeremiah Program, 1510 Laurel Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis
Prepare and/or serve dinners for mothers and their children.
If you are unable to stay and serve, you may prepare and
drop off food in advance. For questions, please contact
Donna Fredkove at [email protected] or 612-385-9170.
Hold the dates of Tuesdays, March 31 and April 21 for
future opportunities to serve dinner at Jeremiah Program.
Raising Jewish Kids: Let’s Talk About God
with Rabbi Jennifer Gertman
Sunday, February 1, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sisterhood will provide the coffee and snacks and the room will stay
open for socializing until 11:30 a.m. All are welcome.
About the Series:
You’re raising Jewish kids – they have Jewish questions.
Questions you’re not sure YOU know the answers to. Join
us for an hour of discussion, questions, and learning. A
warm, welcoming environment with Temple Israel clergy
will give you confidence, knowledge and answers to some
of your kids’ hardest questions. All are welcome.
Future Raising Jewish Kids Series Topics:
March 15: Israel–Rabbi Glaser
April 26: Anti-Semitism–Rabbi Zimmerman
Highlights in Jewish History:
The Women of Ashkenaz: Love, Labor, and Life in the Middle Ages
(1095-1348) in German-Speaking Lands
Saturday, February 21, 10:30 a.m. • Free and open to all
Join us for lively discussions of some of the most important
events in Jewish history with Dr. Joseph Goldman, a noted
historian and regular lecturer at Temple Israel.
Modern American Jewish women of all religious identities
can relate to their sisters living in the lands encompassing
German speakers, known as “Ashkenaz” in Hebrew. From
coping with religious massacres since 1095, to honoring
‘arranged marriages’ by family patriarchs, from keeping a
‘religious home’ and child rearing to partnering, to running
the family business with her husband or father, Ashkenaz
women from all social and cultural backgrounds were unique.
How and why will be questions raised for us to seek answers.
Kabbalah Sparks
Monday, February 23, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi Glaser for study and meditation on Kabbalistic
themes. Some familiarity with the basics of Jewish mysticism
is encouraged, but all inquisitive seekers are welcome. Free
and open to all.
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Information about these events
can be found on our website
www.templeisrael.com/calendarevents.htm
Learners’ Shabbat Workshop, Service & Dinner
Friday, February 6
5:00 p.m.
Prepare for Shabbat:
Braid challah, create a challah cover,
make a spice box and candle for
Havdalah. Free and open to all ages
6:00 p.m.
Learners’ Shabbat Service
6:00 p.m.
Tot Shabbat and
family-friendly dinner
7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Dinner and singing
(Reservations required for dinner, $20 per person)
Come together as a community, adults and children alike,
to learn about and participate in the celebration of Shabbat!
From baking challah and experiencing the rituals associated
with home Shabbat observance to worshipping in a service
that explains the meanings and movements of Shabbat prayers,
this Learners’ Shabbat evening will enrich your experience
and understanding of Shabbat.
The service is followed by a Learners’ Shabbat Dinner.
Reservations are required for dinner, $20 per person. Make
your reservation by contacting Wendy at 612-374-0344 or
[email protected].
Tu
BiSh’vat:
The
New
Year
for
the
Trees
Tuesday evening, February 3 - Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Tu BiSh’vat or the “New Year for Trees” is Jewish Arbor
Day. The holiday is observed on the 15th (tu) of the Hebrew
month of Sh’vat. Scholars believe that originally Tu BiSh’vat
was an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of
spring. In the 17th century, Kabbalists created a ritual for
Tu BiSh’vat that is similar to a Passover seder. Today, many
Jews hold a modern version of the Tu BiSh’vat seder each
year. The holiday also has become a tree-planting festival
in Israel, during which Israelis and Jews around the world
plant trees in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends.
Tu BiSh’vat Activities to Do at Home (from ReformJudaism.org)
Planting Activities
Food Activities
Tikkun Olam Activities
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Plant parsley seeds in sod pots by a sunny
window. Harvest the parsley for your
Passover seder.
Plant a flowering bulb kit near a sunny
window. In the middle of winter this is a
wonderful hint of the spring season
to come.
Plant trees in Israel through your donations
to the Jewish National Fund.
Craft Activities
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Make leaf prints for paper placemats and
use the placemats at a Tu BiSh’vat Seder.
Take photos of beautiful trees and
frame them.
Make an edible birdfeeder with birdseed or
plain popped popcorn and hang it in the
branches of a tree.
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Prepare a Tu BiSh’vat seder and invite
friends to join you. Enjoy fruits and nuts
from three categories:
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Fruits and nuts with shells: walnuts,
almonds, pistachios, peanuts, pecans,
chestnuts, pomegranates, coconuts,
bananas, etc.
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Fruits with pits at their center: cherries,
olives, plums, apricots, avocado, dates, etc.
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Fruits that are entirely edible: grapes,
raisins, apples, pears, blueberries,
raspberries, strawberries, etc.
Eat fruits and grains known as the sheva
minim, the seven species of sacred fruits
and grains grown in the Land of Israel:
wheat, barley, grape, fig, pomegranate,
olive, and date.
Prepare recipes for Tu BiSh’vat from
around the world.
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Give tzedakah (charity) to an
environmental organization.
Learn about the history of Tu BiSh’vat
on ReformJudaism.org or on
MyJewishLearning.com.
Explore the Coalition on the Environment
and Jewish Life (COEJL) to learn about the
Jewish community’s commitment to
stewardship and protection of the Earth
through outreach, activism and
Jewish learning.
Participate in an environmental cleanup
project in your community.
Make a commitment to live
more sustainably.
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Join Us!
Call Sisterhood President,
Beth Birke at 952-215-4076 for the latest
on Sisterhood membership or programs .
Letter from Sisterhood President, Beth Birke
Happy New Year to all of you! I want to thank you for
making our 2014 Sisterhood year an extraordinary experience
for all who participated. We have had some wildly successful
programming because of our stellar Executive Committee
and you, the attendees! The best news of course is that there
is more wonderful programming to come in the next
few months.
Our biggest focus will be on what lies just ahead, the
holiday of Purim. Purim is on Thursday, March 5, and we
at Sisterhood prepare months in advance! Purim fits in
perfectly with our mission:
“To bring together the women of Temple Israel to serve
our Temple, support our community and enrich our lives
throughout personal growth and friendship.”
Purim has four main Mitzvot and we, at Sisterhood, are
focused on #2 and #4 of these gems!!!!
1. MEGILLAT ESTHER – we read the story of Purim in the
evening and the next day. And whenever Haman is mentioned,
we make as much noise as possible to blot out his name and
his memory!
2. SENDING GIFTS OF FOOD to at least one friend or relative,
because Purim is a time of love and friendship between Jews.
3. GIVING GIFTS OF MONEY TO THE POOR because Purim
is a time of sharing and caring and helping.
4. EATING A FESTIVE PURIM MEAL – the special holiday
meal eaten on Purim afternoon.
We are going to bake hamantaschen by the hundreds and
sell them at our pop-up bake shop in the Temple lobby,
and offer shipping across country. (Check off mitzvah
number 2!)
Please consider volunteering your time to help create these
delicacies (or even help with packaging, shipping or sales)
and make new friends at Temple. Marsha Seltz and Kayla
Wright will welcome you with open arms for your time
and talents!
Sisterhood will also be offering more chicken soup and
Challah making classes throughout the next few months to
tantalize your inner epicurean! Watch your email and check
our Facebook page. Deb Bomberg and Jenni Friedman will
be happy to talk with you in detail for more information.
(Check off mitzvah number 4!)
So there you have it! We look forward to fulfilling our
mission…meeting our fellow Temple members, doing some
mitzvot together and creating some great friendships and
memories along the way.
Hag Sameach!
Beth Birke, President, Temple Israel Sisterhood
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• Gift Shop Talk •
Our selection of MICHAEL ARAM JUDAICA affords the
perfect opportunity for wedding gift shopping. These items
are beautifully designed and tarnish-free. We are proud to
present them, and you will be proud to give them–you may
wish to treat yourself, as well. January begins our 50% off
selected items sale. We look forward to your visit. For shop
hours, please call Temple (612-377-8680). Remember,
Sisterhood members and staff receive 20% off on most
merchandise. Those covering shifts will receive 25% off.
Get to know Executive Board Member: Kim Wolson
Sisterhood Executive Position:
Co-VP of Ritual and Education
City, State of Birth:
Minnetonka, Minnesota
What is your idea of perfect
happiness?
Getting to play tennis outside on a beautiful
day; going to DQ with my family
Kim Wolson
What word or phrase do you most overuse?
“Really?”
What is your most marked characteristic?
I am very outgoing!
What do you most value in friends?
Their support and concern.
Calling All Hamantaschen Bakers
Have you ever wanted to learn how Hamantaschen are made? Do you
enjoy bonding with women in our community? Bring a friend along, or
meet a new one! Put on your apron, bring your rolling pin and come
bake with us on Sundays, January 25, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1
at Menorah Plaza. To schedule a baking shift contact Leslie Held at 952920-5376 or [email protected] or sign up online using The Volunteer
Spot page: http://vols.pt/ncNXnq .
Purim is a time to celebrate Jewish unity and friendship.
Please join us.
Calling All Hamantaschen Lovers:
It’s time to order your Hamantaschen!
Pre-order prices (until February 1)
Buy Hamantaschen on the Spot
$12 .00/dozen • $7 .00/ half dozen
Pick up your Pre-orders at any of the
Pop-up Bake Shop dates/times shown at right .
Regular prices (after February 1)
$15 .00/dozen
$8 .00/half dozen
Place an order in advance:
By mail: Kayla Wright,
7309 Cornelia Drive, Edina, MN 55435
By phone: Kayla Wright, 612-396-1848
Sisterhood’s Pop-up Bake Shop
in Temple’s Lobby
Mondays,
Feb 23, Mar 2 – 10:00 a .m .-1:00 p .m .
and 3:45-6:00 p .m .
Wednesdays, Feb 18, 25, Mar 4 – 3:45-6:00 p .m .
Fridays,
Feb 20, 27, Mar 6 – 4:00-5:45 p .m .
Sundays,
Feb 22, Mar 1, 8 – 8:30 a .m .-12:00 p .m .
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Hamantaschen Order Form
_____________________________________________
Name
_____________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________
City
State
Zip
____ Pick up at Temple ____ Mail Order
 Poppyseed
How many dozen? ____
½ dozen? ____
 Mixed Fruit
How many dozen? ____
½ dozen? ____
 Apricot
How many dozen? ____
½ dozen? ____
 Chocolate
How many dozen? ____
½ dozen? ____
(Shipping $9.95 per mailing address)
Credit Card: ❏ Master card ❏ Visa ❏ Discover ❏ Am. Ex
Total Dozen ______ x Price per dozen: ______ = $ ________
_____________________________________________
Credit Card Number
Total ½ dozen ______ x Price per dozen: ______ = $ ________
_____________________________________________
Exp. Date
Security Code
Billing Zip Code
_____________________________________________
Signature
Check: Please make checks payable to Temple Israel
Sisterhood. Mail payment and your completed order form
to Kayla Wright, 7309 Cornelia Drive, Edina, MN 55435
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$12 pre-order or $15 regular
$7 pre-order or $8 regular
Subtotal
= $ ________
Shipping $9.95 per address = $ ________
Please enclose the mailing address for each order you would like to ship.
Grand Total
= $ ________
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Temple Israel’s
Early Childhood Center
Registration Begins
Monday, January 5
for the 2015-2016 School Year
Registration materials will be coming in the mail.
Come be a part of the fun and excitement!
Please contact ECC Director Liv Anderson at
612-374-0334 or [email protected] for more
information. We’d love to set up a tour for you to
see our wonderful school in action.
• JANUARY Youth & Education Dates •
1-2
ECC Closed: Winter Break
1-4
No Haggigat Shabbat, Sunday School or
Hebrew School: Winter Break
5
ECC Resumes
5/6
Hebrew School resumes
7
11th /12th Grade Program (6:00-8:00 p.m.)
10
Haggigat Shabbat resumes
11
Sunday School resumes
9th Grade Program (11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)
8th Grade Family Education (12:00-3:00 p.m.)
14
ECC Closes at 12:30 p.m.: Conferences
10th Grade Confirmation Class (6:00-8:30 p.m.)
15
ECC Closed: Conferences
19
No ECC or Hebrew School: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
21
11th/12th Grade Program (6:00-8:00 p.m.)—
Seniors and Parents only
25
7th Grade Family Mitzvah Day:
Staggered start/end times (No 8th grade class)
28
9th -12th Grade Yachad program
at Sabes JCC (6:15-8:30 p.m.)
31
5th Grade Family Education Program
Haggigat Shabbat Pre-K Class Meets
Camp
• FEBRUARY Youth & Education Dates •
2015
SESSION ALEF
June 15-26 (Day Camp)
MACCABI MADNESS
June 29-July 3 (Day Camp)
SESSION BET
July 6-July 17 (Day + Overnight Camp)
SESSION GIMMEL
July 20-August 7 (Day + Overnight Camp)
www.TEKO.org
612-374-0321
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Raising Jewish Kids:
Let’s Talk About God (9:30-10:30 a.m.)
6
7th /8th Grade Program (5:00-7:30 p.m. )
Optional Dinner: (7:30-9:00 p.m.)
6-9
10th Grade Confirmation Trip to Washington, D.C.
8
2nd Grade Alef Round-up (all 2nd grade families
invited on Sunday)
11
9th -12th Grade Yachad program at Sabes JCC
(6:15-8:30 p.m.)
14-17
No Haggigat Shabbat, Sunday School or Hebrew
School: Presidents’ Day Weekend
16
ECC Closed: Presidents’ Day
19-22
8th and 12th Grade Trip
21/22
4th Grade Family Education Program
22
7th /8th Grade Program (1:30-3:30 p.m.)
Drop off/Pick up at Plymouth Congregational Church
22
9th Grade Program (11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)
25
10th Grade Confirmation Class (6:00-8:30 p.m.)
27-Mar. 1 NFTY’s Junior Kallah in Oconomowoc, WI
Zach is the son of Lana & Andy Slavitt;
grandson of Marilyn Etherington,
Thomas Etherington, Beth Slavitt, and
the late Earl Slavitt; and the brother of
Cal Slavitt . Zach enjoys basketball, skiing,
running, and volunteering . His favorite
Jewish activity is celebrating Chanukah
with his family . His favorite subjects at
The Blake School are social studies and
theater . When he grows up he would
like to be a designer of electronics . When
asked about his upcoming Bar Mitzvah
he said, “I am excited to celebrate with
my friends and family .”
February 14, 2015
Mishpatim
Vaeira
Va-Y’chi
Harry is the son of Sid Levin and Angie
Taylor, Christine Levin and Adam Kooyer;
grandson of Rachael Freed, Marshall
Levin & Joy Greenberg, Sandra Resick,
and Tom Resick & Julia Hirt; and the
brother of Mitch, Lily, and Aidan Levin
and Samantha Sherlock . Harry enjoys
tennis, ping pong, baking, and various
service activities . His favorite subjects at
Minnetonka Middle School West are
math, science, and violin . When he
grows up he would like to be an attorney .
When asked about his upcoming Bar
Mitzvah he said, “I’m super excited about
my Bar Mitzvah! I’ve been working hard
and it is an honor to study the Torah .”
Peyton Rae Lome
January 17, 2015
January 3, 2015
Peyton is the daughter of Amy & Lenny
Lome; the granddaughter of Myrna Pinto
and the late Irving Pinto, the late Paula
& the late Bernard Lome; and the sister
of Tyson . Peyton enjoys dance, and her
favorite Jewish activity is attending Herzl
Camp . Her favorite subjects at The Blake
School are science and Spanish . When
asked about her upcoming Bat Mitzvah,
she said, “I can’t wait to celebrate this
milestone with my friends and family .”
Empowerment & Action...
Temple Israel Makes a Difference at We Day 2014
Mazel Tov to all the We Day organizers and participants!
Hannah Polk
February 28, 2015
Teztaveh
Eighth Grade Na’aseh V’nishma Students celebrated their commitment to
community and global service at We Day, a thrilling gathering of youth volunteers.
On November 12, 2014, students and staff attended this one-day conference,
sponsored by Free the Children. Students earned tickets by their acts of
volunteerism and by promoting community and global efforts. Na’aseh V’nishma
students were recognized for their social action and social justice efforts of
Tikkun Olam.
The conference included inspirational speeches from several celebrities, such
as Malala Yousafzai, Kweku Mandela, Magic Johnson, Spencer West, JR Martinez
and Martin Sheen. It also included performers, such as Band Perry and iLuminate.
We Day hosted more than 18,000 students from over 500 schools across
Minnesota and the entire Midwest.
There were several Temple Israel members who helped make this event
possible. Among them were Minnesota co-chairs Dean Phillips and Hutton
Phillips; Minnetonka Moccasins (the Miller family), who sponsored a scholarship;
Zoe Stern, Associate Director of Business Development for Free the Children/
We Day; and Ellen Luger, General Mills Vice President of Global Philanthropy
and Volunteerism.
Hannah is the daughter of Bobbi &
Robert Polk; the granddaughter of Jane
& the late Mark Anderson, Robert Eder,
Sandra & the late Frederic Polk; and the
sister of Macey . Hannah enjoys playing
volleyball, music, and singing . Hannah
has been honored with the position of
captain on her Chaska volleyball team .
Her favorite subjects at Chaska Middle
School West are art, math, and volleyball .
When she grows up, she wants to be a
pediatric physical therapist or a special
education teacher . When asked about
her upcoming Bat Mitzvah, she said,
“I am very excited to share my special
day with my friends and family .”
Our B’nai Mitzvah Reaching Jewish Adulthood
Zachary Slavitt
Harrison Carl Levin
Contributions
HOLY DAYS APPEAL
Elizabeth Abrohams
Lorie & Michael Afremov
Susan Alpert
Kerry & Scott Bader
Harvey Filister & Ted Bair
Mary & Lawrence Bass
Melissa & Louis Berezovsky
Gary Berkovitz
Ronald Berkovitz
Bernice Breitman
Barbara Brooks
Helen Brooks
Virginia Cherne
Beth & Peter Choukalas
Larry Cooperman
Elizabeth Daughton
Karen & Morris Davidman
Diane Dempsey
Mitzi Diamond
Rosella Fefercorn
Janet Feldman
Caryn Fine
Debbie & Michael Finn
Dolly Fiterman
Muriel Frederick
Marjorie & Donald Frishberg
Barbara & Stanford Gillman
Elizabeth & Anthony Gleekel
Mimi & Sherry Gleekel
Shani & Sam Graber
Judy Graceman
Denise & Marshall Hertz
Lesli Launer Hines & Michael Hines
Sally & David Hyslop
Evie & Alan Ingber
Ann Rockler Jackson & Robert Jackson
Roz & Arthur Jaffee
Eva & Sheldon Kieffer
Sylvia Knazan
Susan & Hart Kuller
Lori Richman & Janet Lund
Diane & Alan Miller
Marlene & Marshall Miller
Sandy & Shel Olkon
Renee & Michael Popkin
Bonnie Dudovitz & Jean Quam
Toni & Sanford Raihill
Patricia Rogin-Pearson
Marti & Keith Sandwick
Darcy & Bobby Schnitzer
Lynne & Stewart Segal
Marilyn Shapiro
Ione & Samuel Siegel
Amy Silvermann
Jackie & Stephen Sinykin
Dorothy & William Sipkins
Lisa & Robert Slesinger
Sheryl Snitkin
Nancy Solomon
Bradley Sorock
Bernice & Lawrence Spiegel
Janet Stein
Greta Stryker
Sharon Stulberg
Laurie & Greg Swiler
Sharon Traub
Brenda & Jeff Vogel
Eleanor & Norman Wartnick
Esther & Leez”l Wattenberg
Mary Moos & Robert Weil
Fremajane & Blair Wolfson
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YAHRZEIT FUND
Richard Abrams
Carolyn Ackerberg
Arlene & Steve Badiner
Harvey Bass
Ronald Berkovitz
Marilyn Chazin-Caldie & Patrick Caldie
Marilyn Chiat
Judy Daniels
Diane Dempsey
Dora & Isaac Einisman
Lillian & Max Fallek
Edie Ferber
Barbara Finch
Harold Fox
Marion Friedman
Mimi & Sherry Gleekel
Rosalie & Fred Goldberg
Eleonora & Mark Goldburt
Judy & Herbert Goldenberg
Phyllis Goldhirsch
John Goodman
Lois Goodman
Barbara & Ronald Harris
Doris Hodroff
Jayne & Richard Johnson
Alla Kalman
Ann & Dan Klein
Betty & Larry Kriedberg
Susan & Hart Kuller
Rochelle Larson
Frances Laven
Lorraine & Ted Levin
Esya & Aron Lunin
Sheldon Mandel
Lesle & Herbert Margolis
Ardene Meshbesher
Mary Nash
Sandra & Sheldon Olkon
Suzanne Prass
Helenbeth & John Reynolds
Maryen Rivkin
Wendy & Wayne Salita
Martin Segal
Lynne & Stewart Segal
Carol Seidenfeld
Judith & Neal Sher
Edwin Sherman
Lana & Andy Slavitt
Jill & David Smith
Sharron & Oren Steinfeldt
Yelizaveta Sumetsky
Justin Swiller
James Tankenoff
Rhoda Toles
Roslye Ultan
Gail & Richard Weinberg
J . Pamela Weiner & James Wittenberg
Marlene & Sheldon Weitz
Elayne Wolfenson
Sheri & Scott Yarosh
Kathy Simon Zack & Howard Zack
Sue & Alvin Zelickson
Denise & Steven Zuber
FOOD SHELF FUND
Barbara Eijadi
Linda & Leslie Fieldman
Myra & Roger Greenberg
Irene & Edward Kaplan
Beverly & George Lillquist
Janet & William Lubov
Diane & Alan Miller
This list reflects gifts received through
November 6, 2014 . Gifts received after that
date will be listed in subsequent issues of HaKol .
Maggie Gilbert & Robert Rosenbaum
Bernice & Lawrence Spiegel
Elaine & Yale Stenzler
Carol & Frank Trestman
Birthday of Bobby Cohen
Carie and William Rose and family
Memory of David Meshbesher
Memory of Doris Sherman
Sheila & Steve Lieberman
Memory of Gerri Maisel
Memory of Doris Sherman
Ardene Meshbesher
Bar Mitzvah of Elliot Kapel
Birthday of Renee Soskin
Marriage of
Debra Rappaport & Robert Zelle
Memory of David Meshbesher
Judy & Herb Goldenberg
Memory of David Meshbesher
Madeline Betsch
Arline Bloom
Rita & Larry Covin
Victoria Deiro
Helen & Jim Ehrlich
Nance Alexander & Stan Eisenberg
Bonnie & Phillip Gainsley
Lorin & Scott Godes and family
Barbara & James Gurovitsch
Melissa & Michael Gurovitsch
Marilyn Henken
Andrea Kaufman & Jim Jacobson
Judy Karon
Isla & Frank Katzovitz
Vicki Schraber & Larry Leventhal
Linda Lewis
Janice & Robert Lubar
Neil Naftalin
Marcia & Allen Oleisky
Nancy & James Proman
Marilyn Marker and Bud Shapiro
Joan Smith
Jane Sternberg
Heidi & Eric Weinberg
Suzann & Steve Yussen
JOAN & JAY BINDER CAMP TEKO
SPECIAL NEEDS FUND
Memory of Rabbi Zev (Jimmy) Binder
Cynthia Bigalke
Marilyn Chiat
Sherri & Larry Feuer
Gretta Freeman
Debbie & Mickey Gensler
Peni & Steve Gensler
Lois Goldberg
Myra & Roger Greenberg
Nancy Grobovsky
Roberta & Fred Kravitz
Harriet Lane
Joey & Jerry Laurie
Barbara Ross
Terry & Raul Salazar
Carol & Alan Shapiro
Edwin Sherman
Janny & Alan Silver
Kristi Bader & Gary Swartz
Kathy Simon Zack & Howard Zack
Joni & Jeff Zalasky
CANTOR BARRY ABELSON
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Memory of Rabbi Zev (Jimmy) Binder
Nancy Devitt & Richard Chase
Birth of Hannah Mae Rubin
Sandra and Richard Ross
Appreciation of Cantor Abelson
William Goldman
Jean Halloway
Joy Leibman
Gloria Murman
RABBI SIM GLASER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Memory of Gerry Rosenberg
Sandy & Sheldon Olkon
Birthday of ElsaBeth Crohn
Wendy & Mark Bloom
Wanda Moss
Appreciation of Rabbi Glaser
Betty & Jack Abelson
Linda Crawford & Jo Devlin
Kitty Widdes & David Haberman
Nancy & John Hughes
Mindy Isaacs
Charlotte Katz
Arlene & Zvi Leibovich
MEYER S. & KATHLEEN BELZER
MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT
Memory of Gerri Maisel
Judith Belzer & Jeremy Waldman
BEREZOVSKY FAMILY SPECIAL
NEEDS FUND
Memory of
Dr. Fanny Nusia Freund Borgen
Memory of Martin Raskin
Jody Beck
Memory of David Meshbesher
Jody Beck, Adam Beck and
Brittany Beck
Anniversary of Susan & Andrew Baumel
Sandra & Julius Berezovsky
DEBRA KIEFFER EISENBERG FUND
FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING
DISABILITIES
Marriage of
Betsy Grobovsky & Brian Biglin
Birthday of James Gurovitsch
Nance Alexander & Stan Eisenberg
Marriage of
Randi Barnett & Nathan Eisenberg
Janie Finn
Nancy & James Proman
Deborah & Thomas Simon
RABBI JENNIFER GERTMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Appreciation of Rabbi Gertman
Rachael Freed
RANDY & MARV GILMAN
SCHOLASTIC AID FUND
Memory of Randy Gilman
Deborah Donaldson
EDWIN F. HARRIS
PRESIDENTS’ FUND
Memory of Howard Harris
Memory of David Meshbesher
Judy & Jon Harris
ROSELEE & SIDNEY HASKOVITZ
HEALING FUND
Memory of Ida Bach
Memory of Fred Ziman
Marci, Shelby, Cassie and David Kaplan
Jodi, Allison, Nathan and Russell Lind
Beth & Mark Saliterman
TIPTY’s 22nd Annual Stephan Larsen Wolf Memorial
Thanksgiving Meals-on-Wheels Program
LEO A. HODROFF MEMORIAL
ENDOWMENT FUND
Appreciation of Doris Hodroff
Phyllis Chucker
HARVEY & SCOTT HYMES
SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT
Memory of Gerri Maisel
Myra Chazin
Bonnie & Philip Gainsley
Judy & Herbert Goldenberg
Cindy & Alan Greenberg
Elaine & Larry Hallfin
Marilyn Henken
Dorothy Pink
Jody Post
Burton Schwartz
Liba Stillman
SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSION
ENDOWMENT FUND
Marriage of Rachel Rosen & Maury Beaulier
Sarah & Jack Sandler and Michael Long
Appreciation of Temple Israel’s live
stream Rosh HaShanah services
Larry Wallnau
MARVIN F. KAHNER MEMORIAL
ENDOWMENT FUND
Memory of Myron Kunin
Memory of Robert Litin
Memory of Marshall Sipkins
Memory of Myron Stulberg
Memory of Kathie Friedman Williams
Dorothy & William Sipkins
NATHAN & GERTRUDE KAPLAN
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Honor of Elliot Kaplan being
named a University of Minnesota
Lifetime Trustee
Bette Ann & Richard Bloom
KRANK FAMILY CAMP TEKO FUND
Memory of Gerri Maisel
Ronald Krank
TANKENOFF FAMILIES CAMP TEKO
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Tankenoff Families Foundation
JUDY SALLOWAY LADIN
MEMORIAL FUND
Memory of Judy Salloway
Lori Reznick and Meyer Salloway
TEMPLE ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND
Phoebe O’Reilly Dalton
Stuart Gertman
Joan Spence
Marriage of
Jessie Odegard & Matthew Pescatore
Helen & Jim Ehrlich
Bar Mitzvah of Abe Burton
Birthday of Elsabeth Crohn
Memory of David Meshbesher
Gail & Ron Lehman
Memory of Edith Goldschmidt
Memory of Dorothy Selib
Dorothy & Albert Marden
Honor of William Pentelovitch receiving
the Twin Cities Cardozo Society Sidney
Barrows Lifetime Commitment Award
John Orenstein
Memory of Rae Resnick
Anna, Charles, David and
Scott Silverman
Marriage of
Jessie Odegard & Matthew Pescatore
Janny & Alan Silver
HAROLD LASKIN FAMILY FUND
Memory of David Meshbesher
Sandra Laskin
KLARA & SIGMUND MAIER
EDUCATION FUND FOR
INNER CITY YOUTH
Memory of Rabbi Zev (Jimmy) Binder
Judith & Neal Sher
THE JAMI ALANNA MARKS TIKKUN
OLAM FUND OF TEMPLE ISRAEL Maria & Clarke Daniels
MEMORIAL PARK
ENDOWMENT FUND
Memory of
Dr. Fanny Nusia Freund Borgen
Debra & David Dalbec
MILLER FAMILY CAMP TEKO
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Birthday of Bonnie Goldblatt
Marlene & Marshall Miller
PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
NURSERY SCHOOL
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Honor of Willa and Hazel Saks
Norma & Richard Saks
SUSIE SIMON HEALING FUND
Speedy recovery of David Schwartzman
Deborah & Thomas Simon
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IRA & RENEE TISH CAMP TEKO
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In honor of Susan Tish McMorris
receiving the Woman of Valor Award
Robin & Bryan Landy
GENERAL YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP
ENDOWMENT FUND
Diane & Duane Tangeman
Memory of Gerri Maisel
Debra Becker
Lori & Murray Maloney and
Betty Schnitzer
RABBI MARCIA ZIMMERMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
Memory of Gerri Maisel
Phyllis Chucker
Memory of Doris Sherman
Denise & Marshall Hertz
Memory of Dr. Leonard Goldman
Micki Herman Kay & Neil Kay
Memory of Rabbi Zev (Jimmy) Binder
Sandra & Richard Ross
Appreciation of Rabbi Zimmerman
William Goldman
Janet Hilton
Andrea Harris Johnstone
Sharon Perwein
Sandy, Jeff and Karen Rabinovitz
Sara Zuk
THANK YOU
We graciously thank generous congregants
and friends for donations and in-kind gifts.
Donated a five volume set of
JPS Torah Commentary
Susan Wood & Joyce Kenny
z”l, May their memory
be for a blessing
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Sharing Our Lives
Mazel Tov To...
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Jon Applebaum, who was elected to the Minnesota State House
of Representatives by voters of his district. Jon is the son of
Robin Johnson & Jay Applebaum, and the grandson of Lorraine
& Sid Applebaum and Gloria Johnson.
Harriet Bart, who along with her collaborators, Phillip Gallo
and Jill Jevne, won the 2015 Minnesota Book Artist Award
for “Ghost Maps,” featuring a series of images Bart created
during her artist’s residency at the Virginia Center for Creative
Arts. Bart, Gallo, and Jevne will be honored for their work
at the Minnesota Book Awards Gala on April 18, 2015.
Marcia & Mark Cherniack on the birth of their first grandchild,
Hannah Rubin, on September 28, 2014. Hannah is the daughter
of Annie & Bryan Rubin of Palo Alto, California.
Mary Dworsky, of Mary Dworsky Interior Design, who was
awarded the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
Medalist Award. The Medalist Award is the highest honor
given to an ASID chapter member, in recognition of their
outstanding service and significant contribution to the body
of knowledge that supports the profession of interior design.
Elyse Feuer, daughter of Sherri & Larry Feuer, on her
engagement to Captain Douglas Raymond Martin. Elyse is
a lawyer with the firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver &
Jacobson LLP, in Washington, DC. Doug is a judge advocate
in the United States Marine Corps, in Quantico, VA. An
October 2015 wedding is planned.
Julie Gurovitsch, daughter of Renee & Jim Gurovitsch,
Coordinating Music Producer for the Today show and Daytime
Emmy Nominee, on her recent interview in Billboard magazine
as one of the “Big Names in Booking Bands for Television.”
Dorothy Marden, who completed her 35th marathon in
2014, and has been recognized as Runner of the Year in her
age group – women ages 75-79 – by the Minnesota Distance
Running Association. 2014 was her 10th year of recognition.
Sue Tish McMorris, who was named a “Woman of Valor”
by the Midwest Women of Reform Judaism in October. This
award is given to a member of the WRJ who consistently
takes a leading role in her chapter; is always present to their
synagogue community—offering friendship, caring and
leadership—all with love in her heart; and whose “value is
far beyond pearls” and “who smiles at the future.”
Lisa & Rabbi Stephen Pinsky on the birth of their
granddaughter, Amelia, on October 9, 2014. Amelia is the
daughter of Angela & Seth Pinsky and sister of Theo, who
reside in Brooklyn, NY.
Jonah Harrison, son of Norah Shapiro & Andrew Harrison,
for his delightful performance as “The Boy” in Garrison
Keillor’s play, Radio Man, which ran at the History Theater
in St. Paul this past October.
David Shapiro, son of Cindy & Joey Shapiro, on his
engagement to Rachel Wehner. David and Rachel met at the
University of Michigan and currently live in Chicago. The
couple plans to marry in late 2015.
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Anniversaries
10th
Jorie & Robby Malk
Jan 15
30th
Luda & Alex Epshteyn
Jan 5
40th
Donis Boss & Jeff Kuznia
Jan 10
5th
Carolin & Shane Goodman
Feb 13
10th
Jenni & Corey Friedman
Feb 5
25th
Susan & Josh Schneck
Feb 17
30th
Karen & Bruce Simon
Feb 16
35th
Julia & Bart Friske
Feb 13
35th
Marina Tankilevich &
Gennadiy Bakman
Feb 16
40th
Randi & Alan Birk
Feb 8
40th
Judi & Richard Tice
Feb 15
45th
Pamela & Timothy Chandler
Feb 21
50th
Jackie & Steve Sinykin
Feb 19
New Members
Sara Cohen
Joan Reichert
Elise & Peter Cole
Irina Vaynerman &
Patrick Kallal
Samantha Esguerra
Andrew Johnson
Yale Johnson
Saleigh White &
David Rivas
In Memory
Condolences to our Temple families who have recently lost a loved one.
Marvin Engler, Father of Lee (Patti) Engler
Jay B. Ettinger, Brother of Sheila (Stuart) Dansinger
Meyer “Mike” Feldman, Father of Esther Feldman
(Steve Simon)
Sadelle Moss, Aunt of Arlene (Zvi) Leibovich
Alvin “Al” Olesky, Beloved Partner of Brandi Briggs and
Father of Dara (Carey) Lifson
Beverly Pullen, Mother of Melody (Larry) Chestler
Marylyn Ressen Oliver, Sister of Roberta (Melvin) Ogurak
Marcia Brown Rubinstien, Mother of Shira (Marc) Shapiro
Dr. Richard Satran, Brother of Dr. Leon Satran
Millicent Sukman, Sister of Al (Jeanne) Levin and
Aunt of Carol (Alan) Shapiro
Lee Wattenberg, Husband of Esther Wattenberg
Thanksgiving Day Interfaith Service at Temple Israel
Thank you to all who made the Thanksgiving Interfaith Service
such a wonderful celebration of gratitude and joy.
Pictured above from left to right: Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, Reverend Dr. Timothy Hart-Andersen (Westminster
Presbyterian Church), Reverend Dr. Jim Gertmenian (Plymouth Congregational Church), Imam Makram El-Amin
(Masjid An-Nur: Mosque of the Light), Reverend Paul J. Lebens-Englund (Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral),
Imam Dr. Hamdy El-Sawaf (Masjid Al-Iman: Mosque of Faith), Reverend Dr. David Breeden (First Unitarian Society),
Cantor Barry Abelson, and Fr. John Bauer (Basilica of Saint Mary).
Pictured below on left: Adara Thomas, Amanda Snyder, Rachael Okerlund, and Rachel Svanoe.
Pictured below on right: Reverend Dr. Jim Gertmenian
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Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award
Nominations Requested
The Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award was established to recognize the outstanding volunteer efforts of
Temple Israel members, both at Temple Israel and in the community at large. The award is an expression of appreciation
for and recognition of those who meet the following criteria:
• Whose actions personify Jewish values, the essence of
• Whose exceptional and/or innovative service to Temple
community and volunteerism at Temple Israel and/or in
Israel and its community has spanned ten or more years .
the community at large .
• Who has, through his or her years of volunteer service,
• Whose actions influence others to engage in lifelong
garnered the respect and admiration of the Temple Israel
learning, meaningful worship, and/or participation
community .
within the Temple community or the community at large .
The award recipient will be honored at our Annual Meeting in June 2015. To nominate an extraordinary volunteer you
know, please email your name, your phone number, name of nominee, and reasons for nominating, to Amy Griffiths at
[email protected] or call 612-374-0324.
Nominations are due by Friday, February 13, 2015.
Call for Candidates:
Temple Israel Board of Directors
The Temple Israel Board of Directors Nominating
Committee is now assembling a slate of candidates
for officers and directors for election at the
Annual Meeting in June . You may nominate
yourself or other members of the congregation .
We seek candidates with diverse areas of interest
and expertise who wish to serve the Temple Israel
congregation .
To download a copy of the Nomination
Form, please visit the Temple website at
www .templeisrael .com .
Completed Nomination Forms may be emailed
to Sherri Feuer, Nominating Committee Chair,
at feuerslf@aol .com, or mailed to Sherri Feuer,
11171 Mill Run, Minnetonka, Minnesota 55305 .
For information about the roles and responsibilities
of Board members, and for information about the
Nominating Committee process, please contact
Sherri Feuer via email at feuerslf@aol .com or call
(952) 546-4512 .
Applications are due by Monday, February 2, 2015.
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Lighting the Way
Strengthen those in need so that they do not fall
and become dependent on others
– Leviticus 25:35
A Connection to Community
Jean & Phil Freeman Oneg Shabbat Fund
“Food was always important
to my parents, Jean & Phil, and
especially to my dad in his last
years. My siblings and I thought
that a donation that involved food
in some way would be appropriate.
We always had a strong foundation
with religion, and while my parents
were pillars of Mount Zion Temple,
I have been involved with Temple
completing it. We want to provide
food for the onegs on those weeks
when there are no B’nai Mitzvah
and to help those who need it for
their joyous occasions.”
–Ed Freeman, Temple Member
father went on a trip to Israel
Israel since my kids were young.
“My parents were here at
Temple for our special occasions,
as well as for their many friends’
occasions. My family and my
with Rabbi Zimmerman and
Rabbi Glaser in 2006 and had
a wonderful experience. My dad
started this fund with a donation
in his last days, and I committed to
Jean Freeman
Phil Freeman
Welcome Laura Taple and Holly Carpenter
Laura Taple has joined Temple as Development
Director. Laura’s background is in annual campaign,
programming and donor relations. She comes to Temple
after nine years at the Minneapolis Jewish Federation, and
prior to that, the Alzheimer’s Association. She can be
reached at 612-374-0348 or [email protected].
Holly Carpenter is helping to create a planned giving
program for Temple, and she is overseeing tribute
giving. Holly has worked as an independent fundraising
consultant, as well as in fundraising for The Saint Paul
Chamber Orchestra. She can be reached at 612-374-0313
or [email protected].
Meanwhile, Jeri Glick-Anderson has taken on the role of Campaign
Director for the project to renovate and upgrade our Emerson
campus, make improvements to Camp TEKO and the Memorial Park,
and strengthen our endowment. Information about the campaign will
become available in the months and year ahead. Jeri can be reached at
612-374-0302 or [email protected].
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To make a contribution to the
Jean & Phil Freeman Oneg Shabbat Fund,
send a check to Temple Israel and write
“Freeman Oneg Shabbat Fund”
in the memo line.
To set up an endowment fund in your
family’s name or the name of a loved one,
contact Holly Carpenter at
612-374-0313 or [email protected].
An Attitude of Giving
The most quoted portion of the Mishneh Torah is the
“Laws of Gifts to the Poor.” Maimonides lists eight levels
of tzedakah that guide us in helping those in need and in
creating a more just and righteous world. We are urged
to aspire to higher and higher levels of giving.
1.
A person gives but is not happy to do so.
2.
A person gives cheerfully but gives less than he should.
3.
A person gives but only when asked by a person in need.
4.
A person gives without being asked. The recipient knows
who gave the help, and the giver knows who benefited.
5.
A person gives without knowing the recipient. The
recipient knows the giver.
6.
A person gives knowing the recipient. The recipient
does not know the giver.
7.
A person contributes anonymously to the tzedakah
fund, which is then distributed to the person in need.
8.
The highest level of charity is to give money to prevent
another person from being in need. For example,
teaching a person a trade or finding them a job.
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2324 Emerson Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55405-2695
CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED
Temple Israel will begin
Organics Recycling
in early 2015!
NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
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Twin Cities, MN
Permit #807
paper napkins
paper
cups
paper towels
food
scraps
Join us as we honor the holiday
of Tu BiSh’vat every day!