April 2015 - Temple Israel

TEMPLE ISRAEL
Memphis, Tennessee
April 2015 ~ Nisan-Iyar 5775
Voice volume 69; number 8
timemphis.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Temple Israel is a sanctuary for prayer
and inspiration, a vibrant center for
Jewish learning, and a congregational
home for living Torah. We are a source
of strength and a force for good for
Reform Jews, the greater community,
and the world.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Torah Study
Saturday mornings, 8:45-9:45 am
Prenegs
(Onegs before services)
Friday evenings, 5:45-6:15 pm
A Friday, April 3, 5 pm
Shabbat and Pesach service
Please note early start time.
A Saturday, April 4, 10 am
A Friday, April 10, 6:15 pm
Passover Ruach service
See right for details.
A Saturday, April 11, 10 am
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PASSOVER
Chag Sameach! Enjoy these Passover celebrations with your congregational family!
TOT AND FAMILY SEDER
Saturday, April 4; crafts begin at 5 pm, Seder begins at 5:45 pm
Enjoy the second night of Passover at this fun and lively celebration, designed
for families with kids up to age 10, followed by dinner. The evening includes
music, games, activities, and good food, all in a child-friendly time frame. To
RSVP (Temple members: $8/adult, $4/child;
non-members: $12/adult; $8/child)
by March 30, scan this QR code, go
to timemphis.org, or contact Jackie
Evans, [email protected] or
901.937.2777. Kosher meals are
available upon request in advance.
Tot and Family Seder is made possible by the
generosity and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C.
Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for Education, PJ Library and WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood.
CONGREGATIONAL SEDER
Saturday, April 4, 7 pm
Temple Israel and WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood invite you to share the second
Shabbat and Passover Yizkor service night of Passover with your congregational family at this 33rd annual celebration.
The prices, Temple members & their families: $30/adult, $15/child (12 & under);
non-members: $36/adult, $18/child (12 & under), have remained the
A Friday, April 17, 6:15 pm
same for the tenth
Please see page 4 for details about
year in a row and
Yom HaShoah.
include donations to
MIFA and MAZON: A
A Saturday, April 18, 10 am
Jewish Response to Hunger.
To RSVP, by March 30, scan this
QR code, go to timemphis.org,
A Friday, April 24, 6:15 pm
send a check to WRJ-Passover
L’dor Vador Shabbat
Seder (c/o Temple Israel), or
See page 4 for details.
call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130. Provide the names of everyone attending (note
A Saturday, April 25, 10 am
number of children) and include any seating requests.
AAA
Thank you to those who sponsored
Prenegs in March: Brenda & Marshall
Gordon; the Blen, Boxer, and Lewis
families; Paula & Avrahm Cohen,
Myrna & Joe Levy, Teri & Jeff Peacock,
Wendy & Cary Rotter, and WRJTemple Israel Sisterhood.
Commemorate a joyous family
occasion or honor a loved one
by sponsoring a Preneg before a
Shabbat service. Call Sharon Nickol,
901.937.2797, for details.
PASSOVER RUACH SERVICE & CONGREGATIONAL DINNER
Friday, April 10, 6:15 pm
Our Shabbat service on the last night of Passover will be enhanced by the
beautiful, spiritual, and uplifting music provided by members of Temple Israel’s
Ruach band and the award-winning Sherwood Middle School Concert Choir.
After the service, break Passover with your congregational family at a
Shabbat dinner which will include pasta and bread.
To RSVP for the dinner ($8/adult; $4/child) by April 7, scan the QR code,
go to timemphis.org, or call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130.
PASSOVER FESTIVAL YIZKOR SERVICE
AND SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
Saturday, April 11, 10 am
BETWEEN YOU AND ME
B’chol dor vador chayav adam lirot
et atzmo k’ilu hu yatza mimitzrayim.
In every generation, each individual
must see herself as if she personally
went out of Egypt. ~Pesachim 116b
This is a central passage in our
Passover Haggadah, and it is one of
the most profound ideas in Jewish
tradition. The idea is this: our history lives within us.
The Exodus from Egypt is not just a story to be retold.
It is an experience to be relived. We are challenged
by this text to engage in a sort of religious method
acting, to immerse ourselves completely in empathy
and intimate identification with our ancestors.
Rabbi Bauman
But why would our tradition command us to relive
an experience we never actually had? This question
plagues me (no pun intended) when I think about
the upcoming holiday. It feels like such a tall order, a
process so taxing and a goal so illusive. Why not just
say, “In every generation, we must tell the story of
the Exodus from Egypt?” Why must each person, each
individual Jew, think about this as if it happened to
her?
Standing at the edge of the majestic unknown in
the life of our congregation and in our own personal
lives – for every day is a wilderness of sorts – I find
myself believing that this text is more accessible than
it appears, because we each find ourselves in narrow
places in our lives sometimes, in our own Egypts. And
if we are honest with ourselves, we must admit that
we have, at least once or twice and, God willing, even
more often, emerged from them. And connecting
with those experiences allows us to make statements
like these I make now, even if you would say them
differently than I.
When I came out of Egypt, I had scars.
Frightening experiences leave their mark.
When I came out of Egypt, I found gratitude.
Second chances are a gift.
When I came out of Egypt, I knew I was
different, that life was different.
When I came out of Egypt, I came to believe in
miracles, for I had seen one with my own eyes.
Where is your Egypt? What was it like for you when
you left? I pray that reliving that experience becomes a
path to a meaningful Passover for you.
L’Shalom,
Rabbi Katie Bauman
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WELCOME TO THE TEMPLE FAMILY
We are thrilled to share with
you the wonderful news
that Rabbi Bess Wohlner
will join Temple Israel as our
Assistant Rabbi on July 1,
following her graduation in
May from the Hebrew Union
College–Jewish Institute
of Religion. Rabbi Bess’
engaging spirit, passion for
pastoral care, experience
as an educator, energetic
Rabbi Bess Wohlner
personality, and eagerness
to weave herself into our Temple family will help
to enrich our spiritual journey as a congregation as
well as our deep traditions.
Also, beginning June 1, Abbie Strauss and her
husband, Rabbi Feivel Strauss, – an energetic
and highly talented couple – will join Temple as
our Music Director and as our Senior Educator,
respectively. We are fortunate to bring them into
our Temple family.
Abbie’s love of song promises to enhance our joy
of worship at Temple. She has a natural ability to
connect with people by personality and through her
music, both of which were clear when she recently
led a spiritually
inspiring song
session for
about 40 of our
congregants.
Some of you may
even remember
Abbie when
she mentored
our Teen Team
with Rick Recht.
She will bring
a wealth of
enthusiasm and
talent to Temple.
Rabbi Feivel was
ordained at the
Shalom Hartman
Institute in Israel
Rabbi Feivel and Abbie Strauss
and has spent
his professional
life in Jewish education, most recently as Hillel’s
rabbi and senior Jewish educator at Ohio State
University. Rabbi Feivel is a true scholar. His
intimate knowledge of Torah, his dynamic
teaching, and his warmth and kindness will make
him a wonderful addition to our education team
and community. His charge is to promote a culture
of meaningful Jewish learning at Temple with a
special focus on adult learning.
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JUDAISM’S BIG IDEAS
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM FOR ALL LEARNERS
Wednesdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29 and May 6, 13, and 20; 7-8 pm
According to Torah, the Jewish people are commanded to count every day from the second day of
Passover (the day the Omer harvest offering was brought to the Temple) to the festival of Shavuot,
7 weeks in total. The act of counting this 49-day period (7 weeks x 7 days) is called Counting of the
Omer. It is a time of contemplation and anticipation which represents the journey of the Israelites
from the Red Sea to Sinai, from Passover to Shavuot, the holiday when we celebrate receiving the
Torah. During this significant 7-week period, Rabbis Greenstein and Bauman will offer a course
entitled “Judaism’s Big Ideas.”
WHAT
Judaism’s Big Ideas
~an introduction to and exploration of several major areas of Jewish religious tradition~
WHO
Taught by Rabbis Greenstein and Bauman and offered as an introduction to Judaism for those new
to the religion and as an exploration and refresher for those looking to deepen their understanding
(and everyone in-between).
WHEN
Every Wednesday night during the Counting of the Omer, 7-8 pm
April 8
Introduction
April 15
Torah and Mitzvot (Commandments)
April 22
The Jewish Holidays and Calendar
April 29
Jewish Beliefs and Faith
May 6
The Jewish Life Cycle
May 13
Israel and Anti-Semitism
May 20
The Biggest Ideas!
WHERE
Temple Israel
WHY
The Counting of the Omer is a perfect time to deepen our relationship to Torah and Judaism, to
learn more about ourselves and our neighbors, and to strengthen our community through learning.
HOW
To register for the seven-week course by April 6, go to timemphis.org, scan the QR code, or
call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130. The cost, which covers learning materials for the course
and supports Temple’s educational initiatives, is $18 for Temple members and $36 for non-members.
Please contact Program Director Jan Reisman, 901.937.2781 or [email protected], with questions.
We look forward to learning with you!
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MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
PREPARE SNACKS & COOK CASSEROLES
Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-7:30 pm
This WRJ-Sisterhood sponsored effort in the
Temple kitchen supports MIFA’s COOL initiative.
Call Elise Meyer, 901.309.3818, or Jennifer Ross,
415.342.1063. Children ages 12 and older are
welcome to participate.
SERVE AT SOUP KITCHEN
Sunday, April 5, 1:45-3:30 pm
First Presbyterian Church, 166 Poplar Avenue
This is a wonderful double mitzvah for everyone
age 14 and older, filling in for our Christian
neighbors to serve the homeless on Easter
Sunday. 20-24 volunteers are needed; wear
comfortable shoes. Please bring new socks, new
underwear, and hotel-size toiletries to donate.
Directions: west on Poplar, right on 3rd Street
(one way North), 1st left on Exchange, immediate
access to church driveway. RSVP to Brian Blake,
[email protected] or 901.340.8885, or Adam
Cohen, [email protected] or 407.415.3085.
DELIVER PESACH MEALS
Monday, April 6, between 1-2 pm
Pick up a Pesach meal at the double glass door
entry in Temple’s back driveway for delivery to
a Temple member that afternoon. Thanks to
Temple’s WRJ-Sisterhood, the meals will be cooked
and ready to go. Call Dorothy Hirsh, 901.737.2792.
DONATE BLOOD
Sunday, April 12, 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Saving a life,
pikuach nefesh,
is the mitzvah
of all mitzvot,
and one pint of
blood can save
up to four lives.
To make an
appointment,
contact Julie Klein, [email protected] or
901.335.9981, or go to timemphis.org.
SERVE AS TEST PROCTORS
Wells Station Elementary, 1610 Wells Station Road
Temple Israel’s adopt-a-school, Wells Station
Elementary, needs volunteers to serve as proctors
for upcoming standardized tests. People may
volunteer one or more days.
April 27-30, 8:45-11:30 am
TCAP exams for 3rd-5th graders
May 4-7 from 8:45-11:30 am
SAT 10 tests for 1st & 2nd graders
Please contact Phyllis Niegelberg, 901.270.7718 or
[email protected].
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY
Friday, April 17, 6:15 pm
On the Shabbat concluding Yom HaShoah –
Holocaust Remembrance Day – we will read the
names of loved ones lost in the Holocaust for
whom there are no known yahrzeit dates.
Please call Carol Geller in the Rabbis’ office,
901.937.2771, by April 16, if you have names to be
recited during the Shabbat service.
L’DOR VADOR SHABBAT
Friday, April 24, 6:15 pm
L’dor Vador Shabbat is a congregational Shabbat
celebration held several times throughout the
year. Adults and children enjoy worshipping at the
service together. The Shabbat service is designed
to appeal to congregants of all ages
and features participatory music, both
traditional and contemporary.
After the service, enjoy Shabbat dinner
with your congregational family. RSVP for the
dinner ($8/adult; $4/child) by April 22 by going to
timemphis.org or by scanning the QR code.
Questions? Call Jackie Evans, 901.937.2777.
L’dor Vador Shabbats are made possible by the generosity
and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family
Endowment for Education.
PANCAKES AND PRAYER
Saturday, May 2, 9 am
Pancakes and Prayer
is an opportunity to
celebrate Shabbat
morning with our
youngest children,
to teach them to
love Judaism, and
to help them know
our synagogue as a
second home. We will
gather to experience the sweetness of Shabbat,
taking advantage of our little ones’ boundless
wiggles.
The morning will include songs, stories,
activities, and a pancake breakfast.
Breakfast is complimentary, but to have
enough for everyone, scan the QR code or go to
timemphis.org and RSVP by April 30. Questions?
Please call Jackie Evans, 901.937.2777.
Pancakes and Prayer is made possible by the generosity
and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family
Endowment for Education, WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood, and
the PJ Library.
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CAREER TRANSITION GROUP
Sundays, April 5 & April 19, 9:30 am
Receive help finding a job through resume writing
tips, enhanced interview techniques, and other
methods.
Please contact group facilitators David
Silberman, [email protected], or Rob Mann,
[email protected], for additional details.
JEWISH SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS
Sundays, April 5, 12, 19, 26; 11 am-12 pm
With longtime Temple Israel educator
Dr. Joe Levy leading the conversations,
continue to delve into the world of
musar, Jewish spiritual pathways, such
as responsibility (April 5), trust (April 12),
faith (April 19), and yirah, fear (April 26). Dr. Joe Levy
DOVER QUARTET CONCERT
Tuesday, April 7, 5-6 pm
The Dover Quartet, an award-winning ensemble from Philadelphia,
will present a free concert suitable for all ages. They will play short,
kid-friendly selections and answer questions from the audience.
The Dover Quartet rose to international stardom following a
sweep of the 2013 Banff International String Quartet Competition,
becoming one of the most in-demand ensembles in the world.
The New Yorker recently dubbed them “the young American string
quartet of the moment.”
TEMPLE ISRAEL MOVIE CINEPLEX
Tuesday, June 2, 7 pm
Inspirational Stories is the theme of this year’s Temple Israel Movie Cineplex. See one of three
thought-provoking and heartwarming films: Glickman, Front of the Class, or American Masters:
Marvin Hamlisch - What He Did For Love and then share in an enlightening discussion about the
films. There is no charge for the movies and refreshments; however, so that we will have enough
popcorn for everyone, we ask that you RSVP by scanning the QR code, going to timemphis.org, or
calling Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130. The Temple Israel Movie Cineplex is chaired by Jimmy Ringel
of the Lifelong Learning Committee.
Scan the QR codes to view movie trailers.
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Judaism is a religion of action. We often define our Jewish identity by what we do
– celebrating holidays, commemorating moments in our lifecycles, learning Torah,
completing tikkun olam, eating Jewish foods, and the list goes on and on. Through these
actions, we affirm that we are part of the Jewish people and that God’s commandments
affect our lives.
This year in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School, we have focused on the
doing of Jewish learning. Our students participate in regular tefillah (prayer) and use
Hebrew both in tefillah and as an active language in Hebrew
Through Movement. In their Judaic studies classes, our students
deepen their knowledge base and discover more meaning in what
they learn through group projects that bring Jewish stories and
values to life.
Each grade in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School has
spent this semester working on an in-depth project about Jewish
life, and the topics have ranged from holidays, to Israel, to Torah
stories. These projects are designed to allow students to learn, build
relationships with one another, and apply what they learn to their
lives beyond religious school.
Our students have been working on some incredible projects this semester:
Kindergarten: Making posters that share how they celebrate begin Jewish
First Grade: Creating a “holiday box” with Jewish items and artifacts used to celebrate each holiday
Second Grade:
Building dioramas of scenes from the Exodus story, and using printed images of the
dioramas to supplement their Passover Seder
Third Grade:
Exploring the idea of kedusha (holiness) through the creation of a “Kadosh Kid”
Fourth Grade:
Discovering Israel through the exploration of six different cities and regions
throughout the country
Fifth Grade: Learning about the Books of the Prophets by creating their own “modern day” Prophet
Sixth Grade:
Constructing offline “Facebook pages” for characters in the Book of Genesis
Seventh Grade: Designing their own tikkun olam projects that benefit the homeless, the environment,
and animals within the Memphis community
We hope you will join us for our Jewish learning
fair on Sunday, April 26, to learn more about
these incredible projects and everything our
students have learned this year. The entire
Temple community is invited, and it will be a
huge celebration of learning and Jewish life.
By engaging in Jewish learning through projects
and experiences, our students not only have
expanded upon their love of Judaism, but they
also have built even stronger relationships with
Temple and one another.
L’Shalom,
Lauren Luskey, RJE, Director of Youth and Family Learning
[email protected] / 901.937.2776 / Twitter: @LELuskey
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Please note: This article originally was posted in our Barbara K. Lipman
Early Learning Center E-Newsletter, but I wanted to reprint it so that
our entire Temple family could read it.
My heart is feeling
somewhat heavy because I just returned from a farewell
luncheon for our beloved groundskeeper, Mr. Eddie.
Mr. Eddie has been the sole caretaker of our Temple’s beautiful
grounds for 30 years, and he has decided it is time for him to
retire. It’s fitting and bittersweet: 30 acres and 30 years.
It always has amazed me that Mr. Eddie managed to find the
time to visit with every child,
learn all their names, teach the
children all about trees, planting
and gardening, talk with all of our teachers, and still he was able to keep Temple
Israel beautiful and safe for our children and families.
One of the things that I always will remember is that whenever I was taking my
class on a nature walk or to the garden, Mr. Eddie would magically appear and
take my lesson to a whole new level. One child put it perfectly when he said that
Mr. Eddie is “the outdoor teacher.”
Even in our rooms with the youngest children, you always would find the kids’
faces pressed against the window as they watched him cut the grass, ride his
tractor, or stop for a hello wave. He is a brand, one of a kind; there NEVER will be
another Mr. Eddie around here.
When we asked the children what they love about Mr. Eddie, this is
what they had to say:
“I am going to miss him.”
“I’m going to miss him telling me about the trees.”
“I’m going to miss seeing him ride his tractor around.”
“Mr. Eddie is always happy.”
“I like hugging him.”
“He always comes to see us.”
And one child summed it up with, “We are just going to miss him.”
Yes, we are, Mr. Eddie! Thank you for 30 years of being such an
integral part of the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center.
L’Shalom,
Jamie Baer, Interim Director
[email protected] / 901.937.2784
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WRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
SEDER SET-UP AND HELP
Saturday, April 4, 12-2 pm
It’s almost time
for Temple Israel’s
Congregational
Seder! (See cover
for details.) Help
is needed with
setting tables in
the afternoon
and serving on
the night of the
Seder. Contact Nancy Kline, [email protected],
for more details and to sign up to volunteer.
WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, April 8, 1:30 pm
This book club meets on the
second Wednesday of each month,
and all are welcome to participate!
ROSH CHODESH ADAR
Tuesday, April 21, 7 pm
Join us as we celebrate the month between
Passover and Shavuot–Iyar. Karen Kestner will lead
us in an intriguing discussion entitled, “The Lights
of Iyar: From Stars to War.”
WRJ GOES TO THE BALLET SLEEPING BEAUTY
Thursday, April 23, 7:30 pm
Germantown Performing Arts Center
We welcome the Russian National Ballet to the
Mid-South as this world-famous group captures
the delight, fantasy, drama, and one magical kiss in
the cherished story Sleeping Beauty. To RSVP ($36/
person) by April 10, send a check to WRJ-Sisterhood
or call 901.937.2790 and pay with a credit card.
The selection for April is All the
Light We Cannot See by Anthony
Doerr, and the book for the May 13
meeting is The Storied Life of A.J.
Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin.
LADIES GO TO BRENNAN’S
Thursday, April 16, 11 am-1 pm
Owen Brennan’s, 6150 Poplar Ave.
Your “sisters” invite you for a lunch break! RSVP,
901.937.2790 or [email protected], by
April 6. See you there!
WOMEN’S RETREAT
April 17-19
Greene Family Camp; Bruceville, TX
Camp isn’t just for kids!
The Women’s Retreat
will be a rustic weekend
of fun, spirituality, and
relaxation. Join the URJ’s
Southwest District women
in Shabbat services, Torah
study, boating, climbing, art,
dancing, games, laughter,
and more. For more information, contact Debbie
Jackson, [email protected] or 901.604.1511.
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JUDAICA SHOP
The WRJ-Sisterhood Judaica Shop has many items
for Passover as well as a large selection of mezuzot,
Shabbat candles, baby gifts, children’s books,
cookbooks, jewelry, greeting cards, and much more.
Judaica Shop regular hours are:
A Monday-Thursday: 10 am-4 pm
(Wednesday until 6 pm when
Hebrew school meets)
Passover items
A Friday: 10 am-1 pm
in gift shop
Sunday:
9
am-12:30
pm
A
(when religious school is in session)
For more information or to explore volunteer
opportunities available at the Judaica Shop, please
contact Susie Bender, [email protected].
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MRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD
12 ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Monday, May 11, 12 pm; Ridgeway Country Club
Start off with a delicious lunch catered by Corky’s, then hit the beautiful course for a great round of golf, and
cap off the day with a fabulous Ruth’s Chris dinner. Participants have a fantastic time, and the funds raised
benefit Temple Israel and area organizations. Please contact Jeff Rosenberg, [email protected],
ASAP for sponsorship opportunities and to sign up.
TEMPLE ISRAEL LIVING TORAH
Celebrate our Confirmands and Graduates by sponsoring Temple Israel’s Living Torah in their honor! Created
by Israeli artist Michal Meron in her studio in Venice, Italy, the Living Torah is a
colorful, beautifully illustrated Torah that is displayed in the Temple lobby for all
to see and enjoy.
The four levels of sponsorship are: the overall Torah ($18,000), Book ($5,400),
Parsha ($540), and Panel ($180). You even can sponsor a Book or a Parsha as a
group, such as an extended family; a b’nai mitzvah, Confirmation, or Graduation
class; a scout troop, a business, and more. All sponsorships are acknowledged in
the lovely leather-bound recognition book that accompanies the Living Torah.
To become a sponsor, go to timemphis.org or contact Jan Reisman, [email protected] or 901.937.2781.
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CREATE YOUR JEWISH LEGACY
According to the Talmud, giving is as important as all other commandments combined.
Please contact Temple Israel Executive Director Stacy Canales, 901.937.2765,
about creating your Jewish legacy with a deferred gift to Temple Israel.
THANK YOU TO THOSE MAKING DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL (MARCH 2015)
BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY
LEARNING CENTER FUND
In memory of
Ellen Auerbach
Alice Ahart
William D. Billingsley
Sondra Price
Miriam Baer
Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning
Center Staff & Teachers
Jan & Marc Reisman
Barbara Towbin
Marsha Bender
Sondra Price
Harry Bloom
Toba & Leslie Kornberg
Faylese Gruber
Sondra & Scott Price; Edie, Eric
& Sophie Efron
Dr. Karin Gubin
Terri & Paul Burson
Bettye & Louis Roman
Lois Jacobs
Lindsay & Brian Califf
Minette Kochman
Dr. Max Weis, Jr.
Mildred Schwartz
Abe Herman Kriger
Drs. Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy
Dr. Alvin Labens
Sondra Price
Elise & Henry Lewis
Ruth B. Toff
For the recovery of
Sheril Greenstein
Geri & Hal Lansky & Family
CANTOR EMERITUS FUND
In memory of
Ernie Bernhardt
Regina Jacobsen
Emily Bernhardt & Family
Nina Katz
Marilyn & Alan Magnus & Family
Minette Kochman
David Rosenberg Family
In honor of
Mia Waisbrod
Amy & Richard Greenberg
CEMETERY FUND
In memory of
Benjamin Beck
Sylvia Beck
Sharon & Lou Gadless
Howard David Ginsburg
His Children & Grandchildren
Faylese Gruber
Barbara Konig
Linda Ellen & Ronny Sklar
Milton Frank Rubel, Jr.
Arlene Rubel
Pauline Underberg
Mike Underberg
Ronald Underberg
GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Stacy Canales
Patrick Tamburrino
Ann & Dr. Sidney Friedman’s 50th
anniversary
Mildred Schwartz
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Julie Klein’s birthday
Barbara & Marshall Ostrow
Mary S. Shainberg
Leslie & Dr. Mark Gillenson
For the recovery of
Andrew Boshwit
Laurie & Elkan Scheidt
Richard Faber
Bobbie & Herman Goldberger
Terry Lohnes
Hermine Davidson
Jon Poulin
Sylvia Appleton
Laurie & Elkan Scheidt
In memory of
Dr. Karin Gubin
Maureen, Chris, Jack & Meredith
Perkins
Susan & John Hathhorn
Peggy & L. R. Jalenak
Esther Alabaster
Sam Alabaster
Ellen Auerbach
Lisa & Jonathan Frisch
Mr. & Mrs. William Hagerman
Wendy & Cary Rotter
Naomi & Grant Stewart
Miriam Baer
Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Bredow
Ellen & Sammy Salky
Marsha Bender
Laurie & Elkan Scheidt
Allen Cohen
Linda Ellen & Ronny Sklar
Thelma Cohn
Marcy, Marshall, Daniel & Jacob
Siegel
Ralph “Mickey” Finn
Sarah Finn
Dorothy Friedman
Linda & Walt Grabon
Bernard Frisch
Ellen & Herbert Kahn
Alfred Jacob Gardner
Ronni & Joe Kirsch
Faylese Gruber
Sylvia Appleton
Lisa & Jonathan Frisch
Ronni & Joe Kirsch
Barbara & Marshall Ostrow
Wendy & Cary Rotter
Drs. Rose & Richard Rubin
Mary S. Shainberg
Gertrude & Sam Jacobs
Hermine Davidson
Lois Jacobs
Hilda Kaufman
Freda Julia Joseph Kahn
Ellen & Herbert Kahn
Minette Kochman
Bonnie & Mike Kochman
Mildred Schiff
Alene & Bennett Simpson
Barbara Konig
Shara Lynn & Arnold Goldin
Mary S. Shainberg
Dr. Alvin Labens
Beverly & Dr. Bob Buchalter
Carol & Elliott Slutsky
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Dianne Gallant Morris
Don Gallant
Fannie Zuckerman Padawer
Diana & Ronald Padawer
Lawrence Perlberg
Crown Liquor
Milton Perlman
Mary Lynn & Arnold Perl
Inez Pure
Sarah Finn
Minette Schwartz Radin Kochman
Sandra & Allan Rosenberg
Helen Samuels
Laurie & Elkan Scheidt
Beth & Mitchell Sherr
Dr. Alan Schwartz
Bonnie Schwartz
Dr. & Mrs. Brian Schwartz
Emily VanStavoren Weinberg
Ronald E. Weinberg
Additional donation
Helaine & Richard Grassgreen
MEFTY FUND
In memory of
Madelynne Cantor
Robin & Billy Orgel
Minette Kochman
Kayla & Jason Salomon
MUSEUM FUND
In honor of
Leo Bearman
Dr. Joe Levy
In memory of
Bert Bernheim
Faylese Gruber
Millie & Alan Katzen
Dorothy Friedman
May Lynn & Dr. Charlie Mansbach
Alvin Meyer O’Mell
Myrna & Dr. Joe Levy
RABBI KATIE BAUMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Ellen Auerbach
Steve Sansone & the Kravitz Family
Andy Alsenas & Leanne Kleinmann
David & Carol Bakowicz
FedEx Properties & Facilities
Care Blecher
Bromley Family
Hilary & Neil Chavkin
Renee & William Dietz
Susan Dreyfus
Maureen & Doug Gordon
Ron Lazarov & Marty Kelman
Ken Levi & Family
Liz & Tom Marbry
Jenny McDowell
Joan Messmore
Patricia Owen
Drs. Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy
Scott Price
Karen & Carl Raff
Pat Rowland
Anita & Bob Ryan
Sherry & Dr. Alan Samuels
Carol & Glenn Sigman
Helen & Jerry Summerfield
Mimi & Rob Uhlmann
Joanne & Milton White
Julia & Richard Wood
RABBI HARRY DANZIGER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Dr. Alvin Labens
Lynne & Bob Kanter
Charles Rothschild
Nora Rothschild
Natalie Loeb Alexander
L. Julian Alexander
Phyllis & Edward Kaplan
In honor of
Rudi Scheidt’s birthday
Carol Schneider
RABBI MICAH GREENSTEIN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Ike Anzaroot
Pat Anzaroot
Ellen Auerbach
Lynn & Vic Butcher
Temple Israel Brotherhood
Miriam Baer
Bobbie Miller
Carole & Bob Pinstein
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Stanley Barnett
Pat Anzaroot
Lewis Binder
Irma Binder
Burton Bodan, Jr.
Doris & Dr. Burton Bodan & Family
Harry Boston
Joe Boston
Larry Buring
Mary S. Shainberg
Jerry Buring
Brenda & Dr. Rodney Wolf
Mark Cowles
Deni Hirsh
Nell Ettelson
Sandra & H. William Ettelson
Faylese Gruber
Bettye & Louis Roman
Mrs. Harry Schneider
Lois Jacobs
Carole & Bob Pinstein
Lynda & Dr. Stephen Shiffman
Nina Katz
Elaina & Mike Sexton
Isabel & Lou Klitzner
Judy & Jim Lindy
Minette Kochman
Myrna & Dr. Alan Salomon
Mary Shainberg
Temple Israel Troop 25
Dr. Alvin Labens
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Sidney Lazarov
Roselle Lazarov
Leon Less
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Less
Harry Loket
Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
Nathan Loskovitz
Myrna & Myron Thomas
Helen Samuels
Harry Samuels
Ronna Wilons Sandler
Rochelle & Elliott Wilons
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DONATIONS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10)
Leo Slavney
Ruth Slavney
Harry Stone
Linda & Dr. Edward Kaplan
For the recovery of
Andrew Boshwit
Marilyn Haas & Tommy
Howard
Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
May Lynn & Dr. Charles
Mansbach
Diane Halperin
Brenda & Dr. Rodney Wolf
Jon Poulin
Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
Audrey & Greg Siskind, Lynn &
Samuel Susser
In honor of
Teter Finn’s 90th birthday
Barry & Stephanie Leff
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Doris & Irvin “Butch” Califf
Waller Lansden Dortch &
Davis, LLP
Dina Ifrah
Peggy & L. R. Jalenak
Natalie & Jim Jalenak’s anniversary
Jeff Sanford & Cynthia Ham
Sally Rosenberg
Dina Ifrah
The December 2014 Israel Trip
Debra, David, Seth & Josh Blanke
Additional donation
Patti Tatlock
WRJ-SISTERHOOD TEMPLE
GROUNDS & BEAUTIFICATION FUND
In memory of
Adele Bedrin
Michelle & Brian Blake
Linda Bedrin & Don Klotwog
Faylese Gruber
Minette Kochman
Judy Royal
For the recovery of
Andrew Boshwit
Carol Franklin
Donna Reisman
Wendy & Cary Rotter
Jon Poulin
Jan & Marc Reisman
Wendy & Cary Rotter
WRJ-SISTERHOOD SERVICE
TO THE BLIND FUND
In memory of
Faylese Gruber
Lisa Harris
Rena Walker Karchmer
Barbara & A. W. Karchmer
WRJ-SISTERHOOD BEULAH R. VOSSE
LIBRARY FUND
In honor of
Teter Finn’s 90thbirthday
Connie Shelton
In memory of
Dr. Max Weis
Connie Shelton
WENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In memory of
Ellen Auerbach
Robin & Jeffrey Wallace
Miriam Baer
Lois Jacobs
Ina & Dick Eiseman
In honor of
Avron Fogelman’s 75th birthday
Mary & Dr. Maury Bronstein
Ina & Dick Eiseman
Jan & Jack Magids
Mary Lynn & Arnold Perl
RABBI JAMES A. WAX
MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Dorothy Friedman
Sylvia & Ron Elsner
Helen Wax
Jonathan Wax
James Wax
OUR SYMPATHY
The Temple Israel family extends its deepest
sympathy and condolences to the families of these
loved ones of blessed memory:
Bert Bernheim
Robin Hooper
Bernice Bloom Barbara Konig
Jerry Buring
Larry Perlberg
Camille Isenberg Duplentis
Ida Schechtman
Alfred Gardner Loren Sparks
Faylese Gruber
Dr. Max Weis, Jr.
IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW IN THE HOSPITAL?
In compliance with the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA), our local hospitals
cannot release patient lists to us. Our rabbis visit
the hospitals regularly, but we rely solely on you
to give us the information. If someone you know is
hospitalized, please call Carol Geller in the Rabbis’
office, 901.937.2771.
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NOMINATIONS
Temple Israel’s Nominating Committee, which is chaired
by Immediate Past President Paula Jacobson, presents
the following slate of Trustees and officers continuing or
to be elected during the annual meeting portion of the
Congregation Celebration on Friday, May 15, 2015:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
serving June 2014 through May 2016
Jonathan Frisch, President
Elkan Scheidt, Senior Vice President
Laurie Meskin, Vice President
David Rosenthal, Vice President
Alex Saharovich, Vice President
Leigh Mansberg, Secretary
Mark Fogelman, Treasurer
David Bearman, Counsel
Paula Jacobson, Immediate Past President
Debbie Jackson, WRJ-Sisterhood President
Jeffrey Rosenberg, MRJ-Brotherhood President
2014-2016 SERVING SECOND YEAR OF TERM 2
Lee Filderman
Arlene Goldner
Meggan Kiel
Betsy Saslawsky
Barrie Wurzburg
2015-2017 SERVING FIRST YEAR OF TERM 2
Amy Kirshbaum
Jay Lindy
Ralph Yaffe
2014-2016 SERVING SECOND YEAR OF TERM 1
Byron Besser
Raymond Evans
Jeff Kerlan
Billie Pierce
Wendy Rotter
Esther Saltzman
Bobbie Shainberg
Elissa Taub
2015-2017 SERVING FIRST YEAR OF TERM 1
Marisa Baggett
Lisa Barden
Ben Beatus
Melanie Fine
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINEES
serving a one year term 2015-2016
Jody Franklin
Leigh Royal
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Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Katie M. Bauman, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Harry K. Danziger, Emeritus
Cantor John M. Kaplan, Emeritus
Jonathan Frisch, President
Paula Jacobson, Immediate Past Pres.
E. Elkan Scheidt, Sr. Vice Pres. Debbie Jackson, WRJ-Sisterhood Pres.
Laurie Meskin, Vice Pres.
Jeff Rosenberg, MRJ-Brotherhood Pres.
David Rosenthal, Vice Pres.
Daniel Saharovich, JCM Pres.
Alex Saharovich, Vice Pres.
Stacy Canales, Executive Director
Leigh Mansberg, Secretary
Mark Fogelman, Treasurer
David L. Bearman, Counsel
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LIFELONG LEARNING WITH
RABBI HARRY DANZIGER
Tuesday, April 7, 7-8:30 pm
LIVE FROM NY’S 92ND STREET Y
Tuesday, April 21
introduction at 6:15 pm, broadcast at 6:30 pm
Join New York Times columnist
David Brooks for an in-depth
discussion about what
constitutes character as
explored in his new book.
RABBI DANZIGER WILL LEAD A DISCUSSION ON
EMERGING ANTI-SEMITISM: THE 1930’S AND
TODAY–SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES
“When someone
says, I will
destroy you,” the
Holocaust taught
us, “Believe him!”
Is current antiSemitism as
dangerous as in
the 1930s?
How does Israel
change the
equation?
Rabbi Harry Danziger
Do attacks on
others beyond
Jews make a
difference?
Does the world now understand what Rabbi
Jonathan Sacks wrote that “the hatred that begins
with the Jews never ends there?”
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David Brooks
Some people seem to possess
inner lives that are more
substantive than the rest of
ours.
How do they do it?
Depth, argues Brooks, is
the core of our being and
something we cultivate
over time; it’s engraved by
thought and action; it’s built
through the commitments
we make—to a nation,
a faith, a calling or loved
ones—and the sacrifices we
endure because of those commitments.
Sponsored by the Hohenberg-Scheidt Fund for Lifetime Learning.
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