March 2013 - Temple Israel

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temple israel
judaism for the 21st century
Kol Yisrael
March 2013
Adar-Nissan 5773
www.templeisraelnc.org
Happy
Passover!
Inside
President’s Message
New Youth Page
Passover Schedule
March 24
Search for Hametz
March 25 - Erev Pesach
7:00am Siyum Bechorim
(Morning Minyan, Study/Breakfast)
9:30am Burn Hametz
1st Seder
Candle Lighting 7:21pm
March 26 - Pesach Day 1
9:30am Services
7:00pm Ma’ariv
7:15pm Community Seder
March 27 - Pesach Day 2
9:30am Services
7:30pm Minyan
March 28 Chol Hamoed Pesach
7:30am Minyan
7:30pm Minyan
March 29
6:15pm Erev Shabbat Services
9:30am Shabbat Services
5:30pm Minyan
9:00am Minyan
7:30pm Erev 7th Day
Pesach Service
April 1 - 7th Day Pesach
9:30am Pesach Services
7:30pm Ma’ariv Service
April 2 - 8th Day Pesach
9:30am Pesach Services
including Yizkor
7:30pm Ma’ariv Services
8:47pm Pesach Ends
9:30pm Hametz is yours
Calendar
President’s Message by Barry Bobrow
Jewish Spirituality
Candle Lighting Times
Minyan Times
3/1 6:00pm
3/8
6:06pm
3/157:12pm
3/227:18pm
3/29
7:24pm
Some of you may recall the Bill Cosby
comedy routine from the 1970’s, in which
he gives his impression of a conversation
between Noah and God.
“NOAH”
booms Cosby’s impression of God.
“RIIGGHHTT - WHAT DO YOU WANT
– I’VE BEEN GOOD” responds Noah. “I
WANT YOU TO BUILD ME AN ARK” demands the booming
voice. “RIIGGHHTT – WHAT’S AN ARK?” asks Noah.
Friday 6:15pm
Saturday 9:30am
And so the conversation goes on between God and Noah,
until at last Noah agrees to build the ark and save humanity.
What makes the story so funny is the way Cosby imagines a
discussion with God in such a human way, complete with God
even momentarily forgetting the size of a cubit. Despite the
fact that the dialogue is between a man and the supreme being,
there is nothing particularly spiritual about the conversation.
At times it even feels like God has to get a little heavy handed
in order to get what he wants.
Visit our online Calendar to see more upcoming events!
Tuesdays
I was reflecting on that funny exchange from long ago when
Rabbi Larry Hoffman came to Temple Israel last month to talk
to us about synagogue renewal. In his discussions he made
the point that Jews don’t have the same way of discussing
spirituality as many people of other faiths. Many non-Jews
speak openly of their personal relationship with God. When
Rabbi Hoffman asked a group of people gathered at my house
whether they ever had direct dialogue with God, none reported
that they had. Then he asked whether anyone present had
ever had a profound experience in their life that they could
not easily explain without considering the possibility of a
divine presence? Many in the room answered that they had,
and several shared their experiences. While the stories varied
widely, all of them had clearly had a profound impact on the
person relating the story, and had given purpose and meaning
to their life in a unique and unexpected way. What ensued was a
discussion of spirituality from a Jewish perspective. By the end
of the evening everyone in the room felt like they had shared
something important with their fellow Temple Israel members,
and had a positive and spiritual experience in the process.
Rabbi Hoffman’s visit was filled with discussions of how to
make our temple more vital, relevant and spiritual in the lives of
our members. He referred to Judaism as a 2,000 year running
conversation and urged us all to engage in that conversation
as a means of transforming our synagogue to meet the needs
of the next generation. Rabbi Hoffman taught us that while
we don’t always openly discuss spirituality, all of us are seeking
meaning and purpose in our lives, and that spiritual experiences
and discussions are a way that we can achieve these goals. I
learned that creating an environment where spirituality can be
nurtured is one of the keys to helping our synagogue thrive and
grow in the future. It is critical that we help people understand
their own profound experiences, and build a community based
on the types of relationships that can come from sharing them
with others.
Jewish spirituality turns out to be very different than Bill
Cosby’s depiction of God and Noah saving the world.
Following Rabbi Hoffman’s vision, we don’t need to hear from
God directly in order to have a spiritual experience. I sincerely
want Temple Israel to be a place where we can find meaning
and relevance in our lives, and that membership at Temple
Israel means something very important to all of us because of
those experiences.
For those of you who want to watch Bill Cosby in his original routine – go
to the link below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bputeFGXEjA
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Shabbat Service Times
Sunday 9:00 am, 5:30pm
Monday -Thursday 7:30pm
Thursday 7:30am
Saturday 5:30pm
Weekly Events
Tuesday with Torah, 9:30am
Temple Israel Religious School, 4:45pm
Conversion Class, 7:45pm
Wednesdays
Torah Sparks, 12:30pm
Thursdays
Adult B’nai Mitzvah Class, 6:30pm
Saturdays
Jr. Congregation, 11:00am/Mini Minyan, 11:00am
Sundays
Temple Israel Religious School, 10:00am (No Class 3/26, 31)
Calendar Notice
Temple Israel strives to ensure that the calendar information is
complete and accurate. However, event information may change.
For up to date information, please visit our online calendar on
our website. Thank you.
Temple Israel Staff
Rabbi Murray Ezring Ext. 12
[email protected]
Rabbi Noam Raucher Ext. 26
[email protected]
Cantor Elias Roochvarg Ext. 15
[email protected]
Anne Weiss, Executive Director Ext. 20
[email protected]
Rabbi Tracy Klirs, TIRS Education Director
[email protected]
704-944-6786
Temple Israel 2012-2013 Board of Trustees
Barry Bobrow, President
Margi Goldstein
Lynne Sheffer, 1st VP
Michael Koss
Adam Petricoff, 2nd VP
Alison Lerner Kevin Levine, Treasurer
Beth Listhaus
Michael Eisner, Secretary
Josh Loewensteiner
Stuart Breidbart,
Audrey Madans
Immediate Past President
Allan Oxman
Michael Abadi
Nicholas Rose
Irving Bienstock
Frank Rosen
Stacey Schuler
Teresa Brenner
Steven Starr
Dedee Cygler
Peggy Gartner
Kol Yisrael is published monthly for members and friends of the community.
Due to preparation time, printing, and mailing deadlines, articles must be
received by the first of the month preceding the month of issue. We reserve the
right to edit for length and consistent editorial tone. Email your submissions
to: [email protected]. or mail to 4901 Providence Road Charlotte
NC 28226.
Life Events and Announcements
Our Condolences to:
David, Brian, Scott, and Danny Meltsner on the passing of their
father, Charles Meltsner on January 16.
Shirley Goodman on the passing of her husband, Edwin
Goodman, and father of Brett Goodman, Teri Moffett, and Philip
Goodman on January 17.
Rachael Weiss on the passing of her father, Sheldon Wilfred Gray
on January 31.
Rob Dordick on the passing of his mother, Lillian Dordick, on
Saturday, January 26, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA.
Sue Littauer on the passing of her father, Sidney Blumenreich on
February 8.
Births:
Social Club News
We invite couples and singles, aged 60 plus, affiliated with Charlotte area
Synagogues, to join our group. Meet friendly people and enjoy our interesting
programs and trips. For more information please call Irving Bienstock,
704-542-0094 or Ruth Goldberg, 704-366- 8903, co-presidents.
Upcoming Event
Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 10:15 am: A Group Tour of
the Charlotte Aviation Museum located at the airport. This
interesting exhibit includes the “Miracle on the Hudson”
plane, old planes and the history of aviation. Museum charge
is $7 payable in advance. Deadline for this discounted
reservation is March 4. Please send your check to: Douglas
Mann, 137 N. Canterbury Rd., Charlotte, N.C. 28211. We will
have lunch afterwards. For more information please call Ruth
Goldberg, 704- 366-8903.
Jack Morgan Kaufmann was born to Keri and Craig Kaufmann of
Atlanta on February 6th. Happy grandparents are Judy and Steve
Kaufmann.
Torah on Tap
Engagements:
Upcoming Event
Torah on Tap is Temple Israel’s doorway to Judaism for ages 21+ in North
Carolina.
Tess and Jonathan Berger are happy to announce the engagement
of their son, Aaron to Shannon Burris. Aaron and Shannon live in
Charlotte and are planning their wedding for April 2014.
Passover is one of our most important holidays and it
possesses one of the most complex rituals: the Passover
Seder. But it doesn’t have to be complex. Join Torah on Tap
for Passover 101 conversation.
Barbara and Jerry Levin announce the engagement of their grandson,
Tuvya Levin, son of Binyamin and Ilana Levin, to Hila Galazon of
Israel. A June 2nd wedding is planned in Israel.
We’ll discuss the basics of the Passover seder and
opportunities to add your own interpretations and spin to this
time honored tradition.
When: Thursday March 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Leroy Fox Kitchen and Cocktails
705 S Sharon Amity Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28211
What: Traditional Torah on Tap discussion
Space is limited. Snacks, beer, and drinks will
be provided.
Please RSVP: 704-362-2796.
Life Events Announcements
If you would like to have your happy event, wedding, engagement, or
birth announcement published In the Kol Yisrael, please submit your
written information via email to [email protected] or fax it to
704-362-1098 Attn: Candy Love. If you have an illness or a death in the
family, please contact the Clergy Office at 704-362-2796.
Charlotte Jewish Film Festival
The Ninth Annual, award winning Charlotte
Jewish Film Festival will be gracing Charlotte
area movie screens from March 2-17.
From Hollywood and around the world, these
films run the gamut from romantic comedy to
searing drama, from imaginative story-telling
to original documentary. And, for the first time, the Festival
is pleased to present children’s programming. The venues
will also include three screenings in the Lake Norman area.
As in past years, there is an All-Festival Pass that provides
access to all ticketed films (including those in Lake Norman)
for $85, a savings of $30. Tickets can be purchased at
www.charlottejewishfilm.com. You may also stop by the
Levine-Sklut Judaic Library at The Levine Jewish Community
Center during their normal business hours to have someone
assist you with the online purchase.
Voted a prestigious BOB (Best of the Best) Award by
Charlotte Magazine as the area’s leading film festival,
the CJFF has become a significant event on the Queen
City’s cultural scene. Visit www.charlottejewishfilm.com
for complete listing of films (including trailers), times and
theater locations.
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Youth Happenings
at Temple Israel
Temple Israel Religious School
Mazel Tov to our B’nai Mitzvah
By Rabbi Tracy G. Klirs, Education Director
Purim Celebrations - On Sunday, Feb. 24th,
TIRS students enjoyed fun, hands-on Purim
activities in the classrooms. The Zayin (7th
grade) families ran a “Mishloach Manot assembly
line” for the younger grades, and then delivered
the completed baskets to over 60 Jewish seniors.
Sisterhood provided all the supplies, and Jewish Family Services
and the JCC provided the names and addresses of the seniors.
Ethan Schimelman
After the festivities in the school, families joined their children
at the Temple for a Purim Shpiel conceived by the GimmelVav classes. Each class dramatized one or two chapters of the
Megillah with wacky themes - Greasers, Teletubbies, M&M’s,
Sports, Texting, etc. Temple Israel provided hamantaschen for
all.
March 9, 2013
Parents: Steven & Sandra Rogelberg
Gordon has volunteered at the Dilworth
Soup Kitchen, Birthday Blessings, and
also for Spay Neuter Charlotte.
March 2, 2013
Parents: Beth & Daniel Schimelman
Participating in Group Mitzvah Projects.
Will be helping to spruce up grounds
at Spay Neuter Charlotte, and child
development center.
Gordon Rogelberg
Shabbat Attendance Recognition The TIRS Advisory
Committee launched a new program to encourage better
student attendance on Shabbat. We’ve established 3 recognition
levels – 6-11 services is the B’reisheet (beginning) level, 12-17
services is the Shabbat level, and 18 or more services is the Chai
level. A board listing the names of students in each level is on
display outside the chapel on Shabbat. In addition, the Shabbat
attendance for all TIRS students is posted in the TIRS building.
As of the beginning of February, over 70 students had made it to
the B’reisheet level, and over a dozen made it to the Shabbat level.
Anyone who reaches the Chai level (18 is the required minimum
number of services 3rd-7th graders are required to attend) will
be honored on the bimah on a Shabbat morning, and presented
with a specially-designed “Chai” lapel pin by Rabbi Ezring.
Benjamin Davis Winer
March 9, 2013
Parents: Elizabeth and Brad Winer
Ben worked with Bright Blessings, he
put together kids birthday packages to
be delivered to homeless shelters in the
Charlotte area.
Sabrina Fischel
March 16, 2013
Parents: Richard & Cynthia Fischel
Sabrina has been participating in the
B’nai Mitzvah Class Social Action
projects such as: Birthday Party for
Homeless Children at the Children’s
Attention Home in Rock Hill, Spay Neuter
Charlotte, and Carriage Club activities.
TIRS Shabbat Attendance Recognition List
Students who reached
the B’reisheet level as
of February 2:
The B’nai Mitzvah Class Fundraiser
We raised $344.00 dollars for Spay Neuter Charlotte.
The team did a great job selling bracelets and Donuts!
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Barman Jacob
Barman Emma
BaumsteinJacob
Bodenheimer Ian
Bravver Paula
Carbuto Joshua
Carbuto Jacob
Choffin Rachel
Choffin Sarah
Collins Brandon
Dillhyon Cara
Dillhyon Jacob
Eisner Emery
Eskind Asher
Fischel Sabrina
Forsythe Lindsay
Freedman Sarah
Gitlin Samantha
Gorelick Jack
Hader Kate
Hubara Oren
Jackowitz Mia
Kagan Sam
Kapustin Charlie
Kapustin Jacob
Kaufman Zoe
Kaufman Elyssa
Kwiatkowski Jake
Lavitt Jake
Liesman Maya
Liesman Madeline
Meltsner Zeke
Meyer Abby
Miller Noah
Mond Lauren
Peck Lilah
Petricoff Ben
Pollack Jocelyn
Pollack Evan
Rimler Max
RogelbergGordon
Ross Leia
Ross Hannah
Rubenstein Ben
Rubin Dana
Rudnet Ethan
Scheinson Natalia
Scheinson Jacob
Schoenbrun Max
Schwartz Jacob
Selkin Skylar
Selkin Dylan
Sheinhaus Dana
Sherrill Max
Shure Alexa
Slomka Mylie
Slomka Brenden
Smolin Eli
Socolovsky-Hull Ilan
Starr Melissa
Starr Madelyn
Strauss Hannah
Swartz Jacob
Usadi Charlie
Warshaw Anna
Weinstein Samantha
Winer Ben
Wisotsky Jared
Zrihan Capri
Zrihan Benno
Students who reached
the Shabbat level as of
February 2:
Becker Max
Milden Thomas
NalibotskyEvan
Newman Eli
Peck Adina
Musa Rachel
Musa Hannah
Cohen Abby
Rosenthal Marc
Simon Molly
Baum Samantha
Nascimento Emma
Oringel Juliana
Mechina Students
and Parents learn
how to wrap T’fillin
in January 2013.
Youth Group Events
TI-Youth Events
3/5 Jr. Kadima Lounge Night,
6:15pm
3/10 Jr. Kadima Event, 6:15pm
3/12 Kadima Lounge Night, 6:15pm
3/24 Kadima Event, 12:00pm
Volunteer Opportunity
The Shalom Park Freedom School is looking for energetic teens
(rising 10th through 12th grades) who would like to spend three
weeks this summer participating on the Shalom Park Freedom
School Teen Board. Teens will be engaged with elementary
school children of poverty in literacy and enrichment activities.
If you are interested in applying for a position on the Teen Board,
please contact Tracy Brown at [email protected] and she
will send you an application.
3/20 USY Bistro Night, 6:00pm
For more information:
Contact Senior Youth Advisor,
Reuven Green at
[email protected].
Trees for Israel
Ruth Richardson
704-366-2441
Children’s Services
Mini Minyan
Saturdays: March 2, 9 ,16, & 23
Join us on Saturday morning at
11:00am for songs prayers and
stories for K-2nd graders.
Jr. Congregation
(3rd-6th graders)
Saturdays
March 2, 9, 16 & 23
at 11:00am
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Cantor’s Column
Sisterhood News
Why We Love Our Choir By: Cantor Elias Roochvarg
On the Festivals, while the congregation sings the melodies of the
Hallel and Torah service, the Choir sings lovely harmonies. And on
the High Holidays, the Choir adds great choral masterpieces, adding
another inspiring dimension of expression to our services. Many
people come forward each year after High Holidays to say how much
the Choir’s participation enhanced their prayer experience.
In order to do its job, the Choir needs at least 2 or 3 people on each
voice part (i.e., sopranos, altos, tenors and basses) for the best blend. We
are now in dire need of sopranos and serious need of tenors and basses.
Choir Notes 
Though reading music is a desirable skill, it is not required.
As with reading music, the ability to read Hebrew is not required.
The Choir sings one day of each of the 3 major Festivals, plus Yom
Kippur, & the 1st day of Rosh Hashanah, or a total of 5 days throughout the year, plus Thursday night rehearsals.
So if you like to sing, and are willing to make the modest time
commitment, and especially if you’re a soprano, please contact the
Cantor or Monty Bennett at 704-362-2796.
Sonny Addison
You will always be remembered for the things
that you did here. Thanks for your
42 years of hard work and dedication.
Congratulations on your retirement on March 31st!
Mazel tov!
A heartfelt thank you to Karen Brodsky for chairing Sisterhood’s
involvement in Our People’s Shabbat weekend.
Passover Seder at Temple Israel Religious School
Interested in volunteering to provide, prepare or serve food at a
Passover Seder to our children in TIRS? Contact Cindy Jennes or
Teresa Brenner.
Torah Fund
Consider a charitable contribution of $6.11 to Women’s League Torah
Fund to support the education of rabbinical and lay leaders. Mail
checks to Sisterhood’s attention at the synagogue’s address. Questions
to Bunny Bramson, Torah Fund Chair.
Temple Israel Sisterhood Judaica Gift Shop
Look for a coupon for a Passover item in your mail!
10am to 1pm on Sundays, Wednesdays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
11am to 1 pm on Fridays. Other times by appointment
Mitzvah Dayz on Sundays---10% of profits to Temple Israel Sisterhood
Youth Fund, Credit cards accepted. Fully staffed and operated by
Sisterhood volunteers
Accessories: Vintage Style--Everything Old is New Again
Sunday, March 17 from Noon to 4 p.m. in the Sandra and Leon
Levine Social Hall, accessories will be offered for sale. Nosh and
coffee provided. No admission; donations appreciated. Profits used
to equally support Temple Israel Sisterhood Youth Fund and Temple
Israel Religious School.
Temple Israel Sisterhood is an organization of women of all ages
whose shared goals are to: increase financial and volunteer support to
the synagogue; nurture leaders by providing leadership opportunities,
including from Women’s League; support the education of our children
by volunteering and providing financial support to TI Religious School
and by financially supporting the TI Sisterhood Youth Scholarship Fund;
provide social action opportunities and social events for members; and
support future religious and lay leaders by making financial donations to
Women’s League Torah Fund.
Men’s Club News
Wishing you all the best from
your Temple Israel Family
The Passover Kosher Wine Sale from The Mens Club is not happening
this year due to problems with our supplier. We are looking at new
sources for delicious kosher Passover wine for next year. To meet your
festival needs, kosher Passover wines are available at Gleibermans,
Trader Joe’s, Total Wine & More, Vintner’s Wine Market, Harris
Teeter, kosherwine.com, and other area locations. We apologize for
any inconvenience and we encourage you to “Save the Golan.”
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Siddur Sim Shalom Book
Memory of Aunt Batia and Uncle Yona
Berman, Tzipora Berman, Haia Berman,
& Moshe Berman By: Marvin Barman
Ashendorf-Citron-Boxer
Medical Endowment Fund
Brian Meltsner
Memory of Charles Meltsner
By: Deane Boxer
Sam Kaplan
Memory of wife, Berta Kaplan
By: Deane Boxer
Shirley Goodman
Memory of Eddie Goodman
By: Deane Boxer
Boots Strauss
By: Deane Boxer
Assistant Rabbi
Tzedakah Fund
Honor of Rabbi Noam Raucher
By: Darren, Staci Mond & Family
The Feldman Family
The Nalibotsky Family
Building Endowment
By: Ann Langman
The Meltsner Family
By: Ann Langman
Mattye & Marc Silverman
Birth of granddaughter
By: Leon & Sandra Levine
Marshall Rauch
Birthday
Rachel Goodman
Birthday
Memory of Max Ravitz
Cantor’s Music Fund
Honor of Cantor Elias Roochvarg
By: Darren & Staci Mond
The Feldman Family
Honor of Cantor Elias Roochvarg
By: The Nalibotsky Family
Brian Meltsner
By: Richard & Barbara Herd
Memory of Bill Bennett
By: Jill Mandell
Education Endowment
Steve & Judy Kaufmann
Birth of grandson
By: Marvin Barman
Brian Meltsner
By: Marvin Barman
Rob Dordick
Memory of mother
By: Joel & Wendi Reichard
Temple Israel
Religious School Fund
The Klirs Family
By: Barry Bobrow & Karen Knoble
Staci Mond
In memory of father, Jerrold Feldman
Stephanie Tuckman
Memory of sister, Teresa Sapp Zambrano
General Fund
Honor of Georgeanna Rippner
By: Monty Bennett
Debby & David Block
By: Monty Bennett
Jenny Rosenthal
Speedy recovery
By: Monty Bennett
Judy & Steve Kaufmann
Birth of grandson
By: Fern Sanderson
Dorothy Segal
Birthday
By: Louis Sinkoe & Kevin Levine
Emery Eisner
Bat Mitzvah
By: Louis Sinkoe & Kevin Levine
Teri Moffett
By: Bernard & Teri Ackerman
Shirley Goodman
By: Bernard & Teri Ackerman
Brian Meltsner & Family
By: Gerson & Wilma Asrael
Howard & Julie Levine
Edward & Arlene Karp
Monty Bennett
Alan & Ruth Goldberg
Alvin & Helene Levine
Allan & Marcelle Oxman
Audrey Madans
Barbara Sklut
Steven & Barbara Weiner
Sam Kaplan
Memory of Berta Kaplan
By: Gerson & Wilma Asrael
Richard & Suly Chenkin
Edward & Arlene Karp
Shirley Goodman
By: Jerry & Sheila Fisher
Margi Goldstein
Bernard & Susan Sandler
Louis Sinkoe & Kevin Levine
Morton & Eleanor Turk
Eric & Lori Sklut
The Goodman Family
By: Alan & Ruth Goldberg
Ed Karp
Memory of Yetta Karp
By: Alan & Ruth Goldberg
Abe & Rose Luski
Gerald Aronoff
Memory of Rita Aronoff
By: Margi Goldstein
Bob Kipnis
Memory of Paula Kipnis
By: Margi Goldstein
Mary Reel
Memory of father
By: Audrey Madans
Sue Littauer
Memory of father, Sidney Blumenreich
By: Audrey Madans
Rick & Lisa Shapiro
Gerald Aronoff
in memory of Rita Aronoff
By: Audrey Madans
Irene Share
Memory of Doris Bierman
By: Audrey Madans
Shirley Goodman
By: Audrey Madans
Memory of Albert H. Mandell
By: Filipino International
Community Church
The Kaplan Family
By: Gary & Jodi Michel
Rob Dordick
Memory of mother Lillian
By: Gary & Jodi Michel
Rachel Greenfeld
By: Gary & J odi Michel
Ed Karp
By: Edwin & Jill Newman
The Meltsner Family
By: Edwin & Jill Newman
Brett Goodman
By: Allan & Marcelle Oxman
Bob Kipnis
in memory of Paula Kipnis
By:David & Karen Ransenberg
David Brigham
Memory of Mary Brigham
By: Gloria Reeves
Ed Karp
By: Steven & Barbara Weiner
Memory of Edna Monique Cilento
By: Richard & Charlene Muller
Aaron Gleiberman Simchat
Torah Celebration
Endowment Fund
Richard & Paula Klein
Birth of grandson
By: Rhoda Gleiberman
Brian Meltsner
Shirley Goodman
Bob Kipnis & Family
Shelton Gorelick Family
Endownment
The Meltsner Family
By: Jeffrey & Bari Gorelick
Sue Littauer
Memory of Sidney Blumenreich
By: Scott & Dana Gorelick
Brian Meltsner
Shirley Goodman
Brett Goodman
William & Patricia Gorelick
Membership Endowment
Malka Me-Zahav
Birthday
By: Bill & Patty Gorelick
Gerald Aronoff
By: Marcelle Gorelick
Brian Meltsner
Shirley Goodman
Memory of husband, Eddie Goodman
Danny Meltsner
Scott Meltsner
David Meltsner
Etta & Louis Greenspon
Celebrating Life Senior
Endowment Fund
Eddie Goodman
By: Keith Greenspon
By: Keith Greenspon
Celia Scher Holocaust Fund
Malka MeZahav
Birthday
By: Margi Goldstein
Barbara & Jerry Levin
Religious School
Endowment Fund
Sue Littauer
By: Jerry & Barbara Levin
The Meltsner Family
Robert & Nancy Kipnis
Shirley Goodman
Robert & Nancy Kipnis
Bernice Roberts
Birthday
Lee Kritzer
Birthday
Barbara & Jerry Levin
Honor of grandchildrens’ engagements
By: Paula Musler
Stuart Ostrow Youth Fund
Logan Vitale
Birthday
By: Paul & Connie Ostrow
Debbie & Rory Vitale
Anniversary
Honor of Lynn Jeffries
Rory Vitale
Birthday
Shelton Gorelick
Speedy recovery
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Donations Continued...
Roz & Ray Brown
The Casper Family
Memory of Edith Casper
By: Lauren Ostrow
John Pitts
Memory of Mary Pitts
By: Lauren Ostrow
Dauber Familly
Memory of Sol Einhorn
By: Lauren Ostrow
Shirley Goodman
Ed Karp
The Meltsner Family
John Pitts & Family
Memory of mother
Rabbi’s Tzedakah Fund
Honor of Rabbi Murray Ezring
By: The Feldman Family
Darren & Staci Mond
The Nalibotsky Family
Diane Schwartz
Birthday
Dan Coblenz
Birthday
Ed Karp
Memory of mother
By: Ralph & Sonni Besnoy
Wendy Cohen
Memory of Nancy Offenberg
Irene Share
Memory of Doris Bierman
Robert Kipnis
Scott Meltsner
Brian Meltsner
Sam Kaplan
By: Steven & Sharon Hockfield
Memory of Arnold Rosenberg
By: Steven & Sharon Hockfield
Gerald Aronoff
By: Stephen & Shari Marcus
By: Leonard & Judi Strause
Mary Reel
Memory of father
Ed Karp
Memory of
Edward Kronsburg
By: Paul Kronsburg
Pransky Family Camp
Ramah Scholarship
Fund
Sick & Visitation Fund
Memory of Daniel S. Cherqui
By: David & Michelle Levi
Birth of grandson
By: Donald & Shevi Herbstman
Social Action Fund
Lynne & Morry Sheffer
Birth of grandson
Nancy Bernstein
Memory of mother, Helen Badt
Rose Luski
Memory of sister, Eva Hyman
By: Alan & Jan Raznick
Steve & Judy Kaufmann
Rock HaRuach
Band Fund
Memory of Albert H. Mandell
By: Victorina N. Ancheta
Judy & Steve Kaufmann
Birth of grandson
By: Daniel & Toby Ruda
Frank & Wendy Rosen
Endowment for
Rabbinic Programming
Bernice Roberts
Birthday
By: Janet Jaffa
Berta Kaplan
By: Walter & Elizabeth Klein
Shirley Goodman
Memory of husband, Eddie Goodman
By: Frank & Wendy Rosen
Walter & Elizabeth Klein
The Meltsner Family
By: Walter & Elizabeth Klein
Brian Meltsner
Memory of father, Charles Meltsner
Brett Goodman
Memory of father, Eddie Goodman
Teri Moffet
Memory of father, Eddie Goodman
Sadie Starr Silver Fund
Marvin Shapiro
Honor of retirement
By: Stuart & Jodi Cohen
Ed & Jill Newman
Grandson’s Bar Mitzvah
By: Marvin & Anita Shapiro
Harvey & Adrienne Gossett
Anniversary
Sue Littauer
Dr. & Mrs. Mark Perlin
Memory of Edouard Binger
Alene and Samuel Strause
Emergency Endowment Fund
Sam Strause
Speedy recovery
By: Leonard Slesinger
Faye Levinson
Birthday
By: Sam Strause
Marshall Rauch
Birthday
By: Sam Strause
Shirley Goodman
By: Sam Strause
Mary Reel
Memory of father
By: Sam Strause
Brian Meltsner
Memory of father, Charles Meltsner
By: Sam Strause
Ann Slesinger
Education Fund
Leonard Slesinger
Birthday
By: Meg Slesinger
Cathy Slesinger
Mona Radiloff
Henry Hirschmann
Steve, Sharon, Rebecca Hockfield
Rachel & Matt Henschel
Alan & Jan Raznick
Ann Slesinger
Education Fund
Carol Shafranek
Memory ofPaul Shafranek
By: Cathy Slesinger
Bernice Roberts
Birthday
Shirley Goodman
Memory of husband, Eddie
Goodman
Sunday Morning Minyan
Fund
Memory of Rebecca Raznick
Memory of Mildred Goldfarb
Marshall Rauch
Birthday
Albert & Phyllis Garten
Maurice A. and Rosa
B. Weinstein Adult
Education Endowment
Fund
Judy & Steve Kaufman
Birth of grandson
The Meltsner Family
By: Paul & Marcia Simon
Yahrzeit Donations
Isaac Ashendorf
By: Deane Boxer
Jacob Friedman
By: Esther Kaufman
Harry Levine
Minnie Levine
Pauline Madans
By: Audrey Madans
Philip Gold
By: Barnet & Harriet Weinstock
David Silverman
School Scholarship
Endowment Fund
Daniel Coblenz
Birthday
By: Lori Wojnowich
By: Bob & Carol Speizman
Sam Kaplan
Memory of wife, Berta Kaplan
By: Lori Wojnowich
Ethel Gordon
Memory of Allen Gordon
By: Lori Wojnowich
The Meltsner Family
By: Marc & Mattye Silverman
Rabbi Noam Raucher (second from left) attended a performance of the
Whipping Man at the Charlotte Actor’s Theater and sat on the discussion
panel with the cast and representative from the Levine Museum of the
New South.
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May their Memories be a Blessing
* Denotes a plaque
Week of March 1
Frances Abrams*
Muriel Adams
Carol Baker
Lillian Messinger Bayer*
Eva Berkwitz*
Fannie Bernstein
William Bienstock*
Norton Birnbach
Renee Buxbaum*
Hilda Cooper
Alan Daumit
Robert Jay Davis
Isaac Duschkin*
Zaki El-Kodsi*
Elise Fields*
P. B. Fisher
Rebecca Frank*
Harold Freed
Charlotte Freedland*
LeonardGoldberg
Mollie Goldman*
Ernie Gordon
Herman Gould
Gilbert Gross
Harold Helschien
Elaine E. Hirsh
Louis J. Katzen*
Bernard Kaufmann
Issy Kazilsky*
Brucha Kliger*
Muriel S.
Kronsburg
Erna Landgewirtz*
Ada Leonard
Sam Levy*
Annie Idex Mackler*
Jerome Madans*
Cynthia Marged
Howard Mazur
RebeccaMoscovitz*
Evelyn Goldstein Nagelberg*
Carlisle Nevard
Robert Ochocki*
Burton “Bob” Peetluk
Dora Perlin*
Monty Richardson
Bella Rosen
Rose Rosenthal
Marshall Ross
Blanche Sanderson
Jack Scharfglass*
Alfred E. Scher*
Fannie Schnitzer*
Laura Schwab
Nelson Sfreddo*
Gilbert Sheinhaus*
Muriel Slavin*
Abe Slutsky
Simon Snitz*
Paul Spil*
Lenora Stein
Wolfe Sulman
Harry Tuckman
Else Weyl*
Florence Zibel
Esther Zoloto
Dave Gerstein*
Armin Gold*
Marlene Goldberg*
Mitzi Goldfarb*
Samuel Goldfarb*
Sylvia Goldstein
Nettie Goldstein
Alwyn Goldstein
Bernice Goodman
Katherine Goodman*
Gnesya Gorelick*
Wolf Gorelick*
Jerry Hannes
Roger Helprin
Abraham Husney
Hilda Kirsner*
Max Koss
Lottie B. Lafkowitz*
Henry Leven*
Linda Levinson*
Chaim Levner*
Jack Miller
Jacob M. Napp
Morris Nussenzweig
Harry Orenstein*
Jerome Oxman*
Selma Pensky*
Morris Rafkin
Naomi Rein*
Stanley Resnick*
Yaakov Richardson
Rae Ringold
Clara Rogovin*
Anne Rollins
Alvin Rosenthal
Haida Schmalling*
Lou Schwartz
David Seligson
Harry Shafranek
Walter Shapiro
Anita Shapiro*
George Sherman
Robert Sideman*
Hushie Silverstein*
M. B. Smith*
Harold Dermer
Rose Eisner
Louis Elden*
Jennie Berman
Finkelstein
Henry B.Fox*
Ruth Glick
Beverly Goodman*
Alan Gropper
Beatrice C. Jacobs*
Frances Meiselman
Jaffe*
Joseph Kaplan*
Herbert Fedder Katz*
Harry Katz*
Hyman Katzen*
Pola Kier
Yetta Krieger*
Esther Lamb*
Julius Levey
Paula Levine
Michael
Lichstrahl
Alvin A. London*
Harry Aaron Mackler*
Philip Rosenberg*
Philip Rosenstein*
David Schmalling*
Sadie Schwartz*
Yetta Shaffir*
Rachel B. Share
Sylvia Taffet
Melvin Titlebaum
Katie Usilowitz*
Rose Weisman
Zelig Yonkel*
Ruth Nathan Zelen
Jerome Darholt*
GilbertoDelmont
S. William Flack*
Ida Fligel*
Rubin Framm
Isadore Freidman
Marcia Roz
Friedman
Ida Friedman *
Maxine S. Goldberg
Emma Goldberg*
Arthur Goldberg*
Nettie Goldberg*
Lewis Goldsticker*
Anna Gropper
Tobye Hirsh*
Martin Kraus
Dave Lerner*
Fannie Levenkrone*
Nina Levy
Arnold Levy*
Meyer Lieberman
Harry Meltsner*
Robert Purvis
Jean Rosen
DorothyRosenblatt*
Herbert Rosenfeld
Jean F. Roskind
Ann Scharfglass*
Eleanor Schlager*
Otto Schneider*
Louis Segal*
Libby Serber*
Freyda Siegel
Morton Silverstein
*
Iris Stessel
Helen Sundheimer*
Pauline R. Susskind*
Rosa Baer Weinstein*
Joe Weiser
Andrew Fox*
Fannie Garten
Charles Halle
Lewis Halpert*
Shirle Horowitz
Sol Jaffa*
Pesah Katzin
June Cooper Knight
Charles Levinson*
Robert Lurie*
Wilhelmina
Newman Mackler*
Esther Mehlman
Herman Meiselman*
Emil Oppenheimer*
Gertrude Polly Pressman*
Salomon Reichenberg*
Abraham Richmond
Pauline Riff*
Michael Roochvarg*
Ben Rosenberg
Margaret Sass
Helen Scheib
Seymour Schnitzer*
Esther Schwartz*
Victor Schwartz*
Sarah Schwartz*
Belle S. Smith*
Murray Van Glish
Gerald Warshaw
Anna Watt
Selma Widis*
Henry Zucker
Week of March 8
Philip Alperin*
Henrietta Alter
Leo Baikovitz
Bella S. Boxer*
Bruce Brown
Mary Choffin
Lucile Crane
Frieda Edelstein*
Karl Eisner
Arthur Eisner
Louis Feldman*
Anne Fine*
Elsa Frank*
Fannie Frank*
Mitchell Fries*
Beatrice Snyder
Sam Stein
Philip Tulman
Leonard Wallace*
Morris Widis*
Benjamin Wiener*
Norman Willenzik
Saul Wojnowich*
Trudl Zimet
Week of March 15
Max Abelowitz
Harvey Alexander
Julian Barker
David Berkwitz*
Reba Brenner
Murray Brinn
Susan Calof
Myles Cane
Anna Cygler
Week of March 22
Abraham Ackerman*
LeonardArenson*
William “Bill” Barman
Robert Bernstein
Fanny Blumenthal*
Rose Bornstein
Esfir Bravver
Blanche Brownstein*
Ernest Bukatman*
Leeza Cherniak
Sam Cohen Week of March 29
Joseph Bachenheimer*
Elisa Joy Barman
Benjamin Bornstein
Sarah Gladys Cohen
Rose Cohen*
David Daumit
Hilda Davis
Flora M. El-Kodsi*
Fanny Epstein
Annie Itkin Estroff
Tillie Farber*
Helene Feldman
Leah Fine
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TI Book Club Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 7:30 at Temple
Israel
We Plan, God Laughs: What to Do when
Life Hits You Over the Head
By Sherre Hirsch
“The old Yiddish proverb, ‘We plan, God
Laughs,’ expresses a truth everyone can
relate to. At every stage of life we make plans,
setting out where we want to go and imagining
what we will be like when we have ‘arrived.’
But things have a way of turning out not quite
as we hoped or expected. In We Plan, God
Laughs….Sherre Hirsch argues that too often
our plans are limited to ones we think up at
bedtime, or are devised by our parents, or by
what looks good on a resume. Addressing
serious spiritual issues, Hirsch takes readers
through ten basic steps for formulating a plan
that reflects who we are now and who we want
to be – a plan that is alive, organic, and in
sync with God.”
This intriguing description of Sherre Hirsch’s
book is sure to motivate us to read the book,
attend the Women’s Division Spring Lecture
on March 14, where she will be the featured
speaker, and then participate in the March 21
Temple Israel book club discussion.
We Plan, God Laughs ….. offers 10 steps to
self-improvement and spiritual health. Drawing
on such familiar figures from the Bible as Jacob
and Esau, Hirsch (a Rabbi), she demonstrates
how to forget past hurts and fears in order to
become present in the here and now. The noted
Rabbi Harold Kushner says it is “an uplifting
book. Where there is despair, Rabbi Hirsch
offers hope, and where there is confusion, she
shows us the path to clarity.”
Birthdays
3/1
Donya Cohen
Andrea Gold
Joel Goldman
Ross Mehlman
Mark Weinberg
3/2
Ryan Cohen
Jayme Levine
Bradley Winer
3/3
Rachel Choffin
Meg Goldstein
Melanie Rosen
Samantha Zelin
3/4
Joshua Cohen
Jeremy Goodman
Dan Levinson
Rebecca Waldinger
Janice Zacks
3/5
Stephanie Gitlin
Jill Newman
Franklin Paul
Rachel Ross
Louise Roth
Robert Selkin
Marla Sherrill
Scott Smallman
Miriam Valenstein
3/6
Jeffrey Berlin
Micah Elliott
Jonathan Kisch
In these challenging times we could all use
a little spiritual self help! Attend the March
14 spring lecture with Rabbi Hirsch, read We
Plan, God Laughs…. And discuss it at the
March 21 book club meeting at Temple Israel.
3/7
Aubrey Levine Jacobs
Ronald Neimkin
Emelia Stark
We Plan, God Laughs: What to Do When Life Hits
You Over the Head is available at the LevineSklut Judaic Library, the public library and at
book stores or on-line for less than $15.
3/8
Callie Cridge
Karen Labovitz
Nathan Rimler
Leigh Rose
David Schulman
Daniel Willenzik
All Temple Israel book club meetings, including the
March 21 discussion, are open to the entire community.
“Drop-ins” are welcome, even those who haven’t read
the book. For additional information contact Linda
Levy at 704/366-6362 or [email protected].
Mention this ad and Vintner Wine Market will
donate 10% of your non sale purchase to the
the Rabbi’s Tzedakah Fund
8128 Providence Road Ste. 500
704-543-9909
www.vintnerwinemarketnc.com
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3/9
Daniela Keller
Alison Rosenberg
John Ross
Mark Sahn
Bridget Siesel
3/10
David Dubin
Jonathan Farbman
Anita Grey
Beth Thrope
David Van Glish
3/11
Sara Abadi
Lyn Baker
Patti Brown
3/11
Elaine Denenberg
Bruce Kantor
Wendy Petricoff
Arlene Sweet
3/12
Marlin Jennes
Rabbi Tracy Klirs
Olivia Levine
Tara Spil
Kyra Swartz
Jasper Zulman
3/13
Laura Feldman
Mark Goldsmith
Sean Lerner
Maya Socolovsky
Cynthia Wolitzky
3/14
Jenna Bernstein
Daniel Oringel
Elizabeth Winer
3/15
Joanna Barman
Amy DeLoach
Simon Estroff
Joshua Goodman
Laurie Sheinhaus
Jacob Tocman
Bonnie Wallsh
Taylor Wojnowich
3/16
Ruth Goldberg
Emma Lesack
Judy Miller
Amy Shapiro
Lorin Stiefel
3/17
Gabrielle Lewis
Zachary Mandel
Fay Sinkoe
Robert Solow
Owen Stoogenke
Jordana Weiner
3/27
3/20
John FormicaGeorge Hall
Daniel Levine
David Framm
Lila Moody
Shevi Herbstman
Roman Koltun
3/28
Steven Kropp
Jeremy Gerger
Sandro Nascimento
Jeffrey Gleiberman
Hannah Ross
Margi Goldstein
Morgan Schlager
Leonard Hollander
Paul Kronsburg
3/21
Joel Kweskin
Brian Bernhardt
Elyse Nevid
Sarah Grossman
Gordon Rogelberg
Gordon Hull
Dylan Sacks
Eric Seitlin
Morris Speizman
3/22
Nicole Framm3/29
David KossoveSamuel Cohen
Eric SklutSamantha Gitlin
Mia Keller
Deborah Weiss
Dana Meiselman
Joel Prystowsky
3/23
Lisa Seitlin
Wendy Kweskin
Alla Mogilevsky
3/30
Korey Jaben
3/24
Matthew Luftglass
Anna Bobrow
Jill Mandell
Jennifer Russell
Lee Rimler
Suzan Zukerman
Danny Bill Smith
Aliyah Tuckman
3/25
Yaron Ben-Yohanan
3/31
Robert Isser
Bama SaltzmanJustin Bornstein
Daniel Schimelman Aviva Ezring
Carly Lerner
Luc Levine
3/26
Zachary Schuler
Lawrence Brown
Sharon Gold
Benjamin Osovski
Anniversaries
Howard & Susan Tocman
3/4
Harold & Lyba Rousso
3/5
Todd & Stephanie Glickman 3/6
Geoffrey & Meredith Gartner 3/ 7
Meg Goldstein & Matthew Luftglass 3/8
3/18
3/ 9
Aaron Braverman Jacques & Sherry Ganem
Michael & Elena Bravver
3/10
Jeffrey Goldsmith
Zeev
&
Joyce
Zrihan
3/10
Dana Gorelick
David & Brenda Levin
3/12
Joel Hirschman
Menahem & Malka Me-Zahav 3/12
Hanna Hirschmann
Shai & Ruth Richardson
3/13
Alan Kirsch
Joshua & Elissa Levine
3/14
Leia Ross
Joel & Wendi Reichard
3/14
Lisa Shapiro
Perry & Sue Tannenbaum
3/14
Morey Sheffer
Craig Rubin & Robin Husney 3/20
3/19
Julius & Mae Goldman
3/21
Jim Bolger
Andy & Tamara Cohen
3/22
Eliot Brown
Steven & Terry Luczynski
3/23
Samuel Brown
Brian & Tonya Meltsner
3/23
Maya Liesman
Scott & Hilary Jaben
3/24
Michael Osovski
Jeff & Barbra Marcus
3/24
Mia Plaisance
Craig & Jill R. Balick
3/25
David Rosenthal
Jonathan & Terrie Karlin
3/25
Stacey Slomka
C. Jay & Dori Platt
3/25
Phil & Doris Widis
3/26
Joel & Joanna Barman
3/27
Albert & Phyllis Garten
3/29
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Mission Statement
Temple Israel is a welcoming, egalitarian, and progressive
Conservative Jewish congregation that fosters study,
spirituality, worship, mitzvot, human well-being, and
fellowship in order to further Jewish ideals, identity and
community.
Alternative
Services
Looking for Something Different?
Come join us for services off the beaten
path…
Java & Jeans Saturday, March 2 at10:00am
Free coffee and a thought provoking service
with Rabbi Noam Raucher
Rock HaShabbat Friday, March 15 at 6:15pm
Rock out with the TI Band
Kavanah Saturday, March 16 at 10:00am
Get your Shabbat Soul with Rabbi Noam Raucher
Rabbi Murray Ezring showing the Torah to a visiting school group.

March 2013 - Temple Israel

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