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NOVEMBER 2014 • CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5775 • Volume 56, No. 9
5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48323 • www.temple-israel.org
FUNDED by The Paul and Lois Katzman Endowment
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
See pg. 27
Our Leaders
A Horn of Gratitude
Since I’ve returned from Israel this summer, many of you have asked with caring hearts if I am thankful to
be back home in Michigan. On a surface level the answer is most assuredly yes; happy to be reunited with my
family after 7 weeks apart and to be back on home turf. In retrospect also, I have had the opportunity to reflect
and examine my experience in Israel more closely.
The timing is appropriate because though it’s not a Jewish holiday, Thanksgiving offers us the opportunity to
remember, if we approach it in a Jewish way. Usually we approach Thanksgiving in a very American way—we
indulge in a bounty of food, eat until we are ill, and our response to this abundance is not gratitude, but lethargy.
Cantorial Soloist
Neil Michaels
Judaism teaches that thanksgiving begins with our acknowledging the Source of our blessings. Significantly, this
liturgical formula does not stop with acknowledgment. It pushes us forward-beyond the manifest occasion of
thanksgiving to deepened understanding. It does not focus on my harvest, or my good fortune, or even on the
recognition that my good fortune is not the result of my own efforts. It puts all of this in the context of the historical
experience of the Jewish people. The genius of biblical monotheism is that the God the Israelites worship is the God
of history as well as of nature. The essence of Jewish theology ever since the Torah was given to us has been to see
God at work in the world around us and in the experience of our people and the human race.
Jewish teaching does not allow us to become self-absorbed, even when it comes to matters of religion. We are forced out of ourselves, to see
ourselves as part of a whole greater than ourselves. We are part of a people. The essence of Jewish spirituality is not only that it transports us into
the heart of some phenomenon of the natural world-the bread we are about to eat, a piece of fruit, our illness, a rainbow-but that it establishes
the connection between that phenomenon and a universe with wider associations.
While I was in Israel, I kept a journal. I have never been one to “write it down” but I am aware that many value it as a daily discipline. The
great Mussar teachers had a practice of keeping what was called a pinkus – a notebook or diary on their nightstand. They would record their
experiences of the day and the lessons they learned from the previous day’s activities, before retiring for the night. In other cultures as well, such
as Japan, there is a similar practice called “Naikan”. This is a way of life for many, marked by structured self-reflection that, in that culture,
helps develop a sense of gratitude.
Here is an excerpt from my time in Jerusalem:
Today the sirens blared in Jerusalem, Red Alert, Red Alert beeped on my phone app, and if we couldn’t get to a shelter we would take cover in the
stairwells of our apartments. Buses emptied, and a few minutes later as the all clear is given life returns to a kind of weird normal. Now the country
as a whole knows what S’derot has known and lived with for so long. Anxiety is palpable, the chattering heads on television talk to try to analyze the
next steps, to predict the future but no one knows what lies ahead. Troops are called up. And the debate rages about whether the ground war in Gaza
should happen. Here we are, some 75 years later, and Jews are still fleeing enemies who hate us just because we’re Jews. We waited some more, and then
we heard a boom. Then another. Iron Dome shooting the rockets out of the sky. I am grateful for those decades that AIPAC has spent making friends
on Capitol Hill.
In the end, my experience in Israel has left
me incredibly grateful. Grateful for the
opportunity to study and grow at Hebrew
Union College with the support of my temple
and family, grateful for the Israeli people I met
who welcomed me into their homes, their
worlds, and let me see through their eyes, and
grateful for our ancestors who wandered the
wilderness and for the soldiers today who fight
for the sake of our abundance.
Let this year’s secular holiday be an opportunity
for us to create new ways to remember, and
to let our religion infuse our behavior with
the meaning that puts the “thanks” back in
Thanksgiving.
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Temple Israel
Religious Services
T’fillah — Worship
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For assistance with the Live Stream please call 248-785-0870.
Friday Night, 7:30 PM Services will be archived on our website for one week. Beginning on Monday of
the following week, you can view the previous week’s Shabbat Service. Go to www.temple-israel.org, click
Worship, click Streaming Services, then click Archived Services.
T’fillah — Worship
3|Religious Services
25 | Behind the Scenes
Tochnit — Programs
7|Temple Life
8|Upcoming Events
13|Music
14 | Robert Sosnick Family Life Center
22 | Libraries & Media Center
Torah — Education
16 | Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early
Childhood Center
Listen In to Services
If you prefer, you can also choose our listen-in option - The call-in Shabbat service will be
available during Services for those who are unable to attend, thanks to the generosity of the Babs and Herb Kaufman
Listen In Fund. Call in from any telephone, use your speaker phone option to share the services with members of
your family, no busy signals or delays! The system can accommodate several hundred listeners at one time.
Listen-in Phone number 1-888-468-4618
Codes: Sanctuary— When prompted enter code: 1023962
All other areas— When prompted enter code: 1065165
WEEKDAY SERVICES FOR DAILY MINYAN
A wonderful way to start your day, to support fellow congregants in worship, and to bond
with your community.
Monday - Thursday • 7:30 AM ~ Sundays and Holidays • 9 AM
Coffee, juice, and bagels are available. Please join us.
Funded by Lipson Family Minyan Fund and The Samson Family Minyan Fund.
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19|Tyner Religious School
21|Adult Education
K’hillah — Get Involved
12|IMAGINE Young Adults
20|Youth
26|Sisterhood
28|Brotherhood
G’Milut Chassadim — Helping Others
6|Volunteer Opportunities
31|Temple Family
32|Tributes
Celebrate the new
moon and a new
month. This women’s
spirituality group
gathers monthly from
7:30 - 9 PM to discuss
important issues of
religious and current events.
Kislev: Thursday November 20, 2014
Tevet: Thursday December 18, 2014
For details and to RSVP, please contact
Kim Heraud at kim@temple-israel.org or
248-661-5700.
SHABBAT SOLOS
Shabbat Solos…a group that sits together at
the Kabbalat Shabbat Friday night services,
for those attending services alone or for the
first time. Like to help, join the group or
know someone who could benefit from it?
Contact Nancy Meininger at 248-770-5007
or NancyKMeininger@aol.com.
www.temple-israel.org
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T’fillah — Worship
Religious Services
Saturday, November 1
10:30 AM Sanctuary Service
Torah Portion: Lech L’cha
Ashley Nicole Nelson, daughter of
Jodi Nelson, and Marc Nelson;
grandchild of Joyce and Elliott
Nelson and Rita and the late
Joseph Starr. Ashley attends Novi
Middle School. Her interests and
hobbies include music, baking and
a love for dance. For her mitzvah
projects, Ashley volunteered at the Temple Israel
Labor Day Picnic, Mitzvah Meals and Humble
Design. Additional mitzvah experiences included
donating funds to the Susan G. Koman Foundation
in memory of her papa Joe Starr and volunteering at
Carson’s Birthday Party where all the proceeds were
donated to The Lori Haber Buckfire Foundation.
11 AM Bat Mitzvah Service - Chapel
Victoria Anais Factor , daughter
of Nina and Andrey Factor;
grandchild of Natasha and Alex
Factor, Svetlana Kreymer and the
late Yakov Kreymer. Victoria is a
student at O. E. Dunckel Middle
School. Her interests include
playing the violin and dancing at
Dancing Feats Dance Center. As part of her mitzvah
experience Victoria volunteered at the “Kidney Walk”
at the Detroit Zoo for the past 5 years, raised funds
for donation to the National Kidney Foundation and
volunteered at Temple Israel’s Labor Day Picnic and
Housing the Homeless.
Friday, November 7
7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Korman Hall
8 PM Bat Mitzvah Service - Sanctuary
Torah Portion: Vayeira
Caitlin Rose Finerty, daughter of Natalie
and Timothy Finerty; grandchild
of Lisa and Robert Gittleman,
Ruth and Glenn Doolittle and
Diana and Patrick Finerty; greatgrandchild of Helen and Phil
Hooper. Caitlin is an 8th grader
at West Hills Middle School.
She enjoys musical theater, singing, swimming and
leadership activities. For her mitzvah project she
volunteered at Temple Israel’s Fresh Food Pantry
and the Labor Day Picnic. Additionally, Caitlin
complete The Friendship Circle Training for Future
Opportunities, volunteered at the Fleischman
Residence Bingo Night and donated tzedekah to the
Friendship Circle.
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Saturday, November 8
10:30 AM Sanctuary Service
Saturday, November 15
10:30 AM Sanctuary Service
Rachel Brooke Kruman, daughter
Hannah Alexis Kaplan, daughter
of Lisa and Craig Kruman;
grandchild of Dena and Martin
Golden and ShirleyAnn and Dr.
Neal Kruman. Rachel attends
West Hills Middle School. She
enjoys dance. Her mitzvah projects
included volunteering as a Junior
Counselor for the young children participating in
Safety Town, participating in Project Night Night
where she made blankets for donation and working
at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic. Rachel also
donated funds to The Friendship Circle.
of Robyn and Glenn Kaplan;
grandchild of Linda and Stanley
Beltzman, Linda and Raymond
Stone, the late Marvin Kaplan
and the late Barbara Beltzman.
Hannah is a student at Walnut
Creek Middle School. Her hobbies
and interests include softball, spending summers at
Wooden Acres Camp, music and taking pictures and
videos. Her mitzvah projects include volunteering for
Make-A-Wish Foundation, Hospitality House and
the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.
11 AM Bat Mitzvah Service - Chapel
Samantha Ryan Kaplan, daughter
Morgan Jenna Leib , daughter of
of Robyn and Glenn Kaplan;
grandchild of Linda and Stanley
Beltzman, Linda and Raymond
Stone, the late Marvin Kaplan
and the late Barbara Beltzman.
Samantha attends Walnut Creek
Middle School. Her hobbies and
interests include participating on a competitive
dance team, spending summers at Tamarack Camps
and helping children with autism. For her mitzvah
experience, Samantha volunteered for Make-A-Wish
Foundation, Hospitality House and at the Temple
Israel Labor Day Picnic.
Jodi and Eric Leib; grandchild of
Susan and Charles Richards and
Barbara and Dr. Joel Leib. Morgan
is a student at O. E. Dunckel
Middle School. Her interests and
hobbies include travel girl’s hockey,
baking and being a mother’s helper.
Additionally Morgan has been and continues to be
a “LINK” for special needs children in school. For
her mitzvah experience, Morgan volunteered as a day
camp counselor at The Friendship Circle, brought her
pet Leo to visit Fleischman residents and worked in
the Temple Israel office.
Friday, November 14
7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Korman Hall
8 PM Bat Mitzvah Service - Sanctuary
Torah Portion: Chayei Sarah
Alexandra Joelle Mison, daughter
of Julie and Christopher Mison;
grandchild of Walter Mison and
Margie Ried, the late Tamara
Mison and the late Laura and
Richard Grandon; great-grandchild
of Mildred Grandon. Alexandra is
a student at Clifford Smart Middle
School. She has a passion for dance and gymnastics,
loves to engage in creative activities and has a talent
for nail art. For her mitzvah experience, Alexandra
held a fundraiser called “Manis4Mitzvah” to benefit
the JuCanFoundation.org which raises money toward
pediatric cancer research and awareness. The event,
held at Studio A, involved Alexandra and her team
giving manicures and nail art and raised over $750.00.
Alexandra also volunteered the Temple Israel Labor
Day Picnic and at Oakland Family Services.
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5 PM Bat Mitzvah Havdalah Service
Chapel
Torah Portion: Tol‘dot
Alexandra Kate Finkelstein ,
daughter of Karen (Merkle) and
Michael Finkelstein; grandchild
of Linda and the late Dr. Richard
Merkle and Sheri and Albert
Finkelstein; great-grandchild of
Helen Kenis. Lexie is an honor
student at Berkshire Middle
School. Her hobbies and interests include dance,
softball, theatre and attending Camp Tamarack. As
part of her mitzvah experience, Lexie organized and
led a school project where she and her classmates
created unique bookmarks and collected books
and toys for kids at University of Michigan’s C.S.
Mott Children’s Hospital. Lexie also volunteered at
the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and the Temple Israel
Labor Day Picnic, and frequently volunteers at The
Friendship Circle.
Temple Israel
Religious Services
6 PM Havdalah Sanctuary Service
11 AM Chapel Service
Spencer Phillip Pazner, son of Anita
Jenna Lindsay Anderson, daughter of
and Bruce Pazner, grandchild of
Phyllis Pazner and the late Harold
Pazner and the late Dorothy
Fitch. Spencer is a student at
West Hills Middle School. His
hobbies and interests include
tennis, snowboarding, wrestling,
baseball. He also plays in the West Hills Jazz Band.
He enjoys playing the piano and saxophone. Spencer’s
mitzvah experience included Yad Ezra.
Friday, November 21
7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Korman Hall
8 PM Sanctuary Service
Torah Portion: Tol’dot
Kristanae Heaven Caballero ,
daughter of Gynae Little and
Christopher Caballero; grandchild
of Renee and Mark Colfield,
Barbra and Rodney Gatson,
Gloria and Earold Caballero;
great-granchild of Antoinette
Cooper and Sarah Little. Kristanae
is a student at Norup International School. Her
hobbies and interests include Hebrew, violin,
orchestra, volleyball, law, cooking and baking. As
part of her mitzvah project, Kristanae painted faces
at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic and planted
peppers at the Camp Tamarack garden. Kristanae
also packed mikvah bags at Temple Israel as part of
her mitzvah project. She found this experience to be
very meaningful as she herself had received a bag after
her conversion to Judaism.
Saturday, November 22
10:30 AM Sanctuary Service
Bebe Noa Schaefer, daughter of Jodi
and Paul Schaefer; grandchild of
Rhea and Karl Schaefer and the
late Shirley and Maurice Neeman.
Bebe attends Hillel Day School.
Her hobbies and interests include
acting, fashion and spending
summers at Camp George. For
her mitzvah experience, Bebe volunteered at the
Early Childhood Center at Hillel Day School and
at Temple Israel’s Housing the Homeless and Labor
Day Picnic. Bebe also donated funds to the ALS
Foundation as part of her mitzvah project.
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Andrea and Courtland Anderson;
grandchild of Carol and the late
Steve Tower and Judy and Rayburn
Anderson. Jenna attends Orchard
Lake Middle School. Her hobbies
and interests include soccer,
dance, piano and guitar. Jenna
volunteered at The Friendship Circle and Temple
Israel’s Labor Day Picnic as part of her mitzvah
project. Additionally, Jenna donated funds to MakeA-Wish Foundation.
5 PM Chapel Havdalah Service
Torah Portion: Vayeitzei
Noah Daniel Harvey, son of Lisa Rosen
and Michael Harvey; grandchild of
Fay and Paul Rosen and Michael
Harvey and the late Jane Harvey.
Noah is a student at O.E. Dunckel
Middle School. Noah’s hobbies
and interests include baseball,
hockey, attending Camp Tamarack
and walking his dog. For his mitzvah project
Noah volunteered for Temple Israel’s Kever Avot
program and Labor Day Picnic. Additional mitzvah
experiences included volunteering for J-Serve and
Housing the Homeless.
T’fillah — Worship
Friday, November 28
7:30 PM Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Korman Hall
8 PM B’nai Mitzvah
Torah Portion: Vayeitzei
Ross Alan Hysni, son of Tricia and Craig
Hysni; grandchild of Marsha and
David Wein. Ross is a student at
West Hills Middle School. He is
very athletic and his interests include
travel basketball, school soccer
and baseball teams and spending
summers at Camp Tamakwa. For
his mitzvah experience, Ross volunteered at the JARC
Chanukah dinner and dance, Gleaners Food Bank and
at The Friendship Circle.
Seth Aaron Hysni, son of Tricia and
Dr. Craig Hysni; grandchild of
Marsha and David Wein. Seth
attends West Hills Middle School.
Seth’s hobbies and interests
include travel basketball, school
soccer and baseball teams and
spending summers at Camp
Tamakwa. As part of his mitzvah project, Seth
volunteered at Gleaners Food Bank, The Friendship
Circle and the JARC Chanukah dinner and dance.
6 PM Sanctuary Havdalah Service
Saturday, November 29
10:30 AM Sanctuary Service
Jacob Louis Roth, son of Sheryl L. Roth
Jordan Leo Schulte, son of Carol Schulte
and Jaimey and Renee Marie Roth;
grandchild of Janie J. Roth, the late
Michael Roth, Wendy and David
Bowen and Diane and Phillip
Dmytryszyn; great-grandchild of
Karen and Gary Lobdell. Jacob
is a student at West Hills Middle
School. His hobbies and interests include hockey,
lacrosse, cross country, wakeboarding, fishing, motor
cross and snowboarding. As part of his mitzvah
experience, Jacob volunteered at Trout Unlimited to
assist in the conservation, protection and restoration
of Michigan’s cold-water fish and their watersheds.
He also volunteered and donated tzedekah to The
Friendship Circle.
and Daniel Schulte; grandchild
of Aida Greenspan and the late
Noah Greenspan and Sheldon
Schulte and the late Fanny Schulte.
Jordan is an 8th grader at Orchard
Lake Middle School. His hobbies
include basketball and golf. For part
of his mitzvah experience, Jordan participated in the
Walk for Friendship to benefit The Friendship Circle
and volunteered at Temple Israel’s Labor Day Picnic.
11 AM Korman Hall Service
Elana Nicole Bittker, daughter of Ellie and
Allan Bittker; grandchild of Phillip
Bittker, the late Susan and Gerald
Saltzberg and the late Rosalind and
Jack Silverman. Elana is a student
at Berkshire Middle School. She
enjoys soccer, basketball, volleyball
and softball. Additional hobbies and
interests include music, playing the saxophone and baking.
For her mitzvah experience Elana volunteered at Yad
Ezra and Feeding the Need. An important part of Elana’s
continued mitzvah service is creating and facilitating events
to raise funds for the Matthew Bittker Foundation to help
fight pediatric cancer. The foundation is named in memory
of Elana’s late twin brother Matthew.
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Volunteer Opportunities
VOLUNTEER AT DIXON
Help make a difference in a child’s life!
Temple Israel is thrilled to announce that we
will be continuing our partnership with Dixon
Educational Learning Academy in Detroit.
The school serves students in Kindergarten
through 8th grade with a loving staff and
environment where children are first. Dixon
Elementary/Middle School has a uniform
dress code.
Temple VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to
help read with kindergarten students. Days
and times are flexible.
Interested? Please contact Kate Boman at
248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
Social Action Programming is sponsored by the
Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.
Is your home in need of TLC?
We can help!
Project Build is a progra m of Jewish
Family Service that provides barrier-free
modifications and other home projects
that improve accessibility and safety in the
home. Local builders, remodelers and other
industry professionals donate their labor and/
or supplies. Additional supplies are purchased
through donations from individuals, as well
as support from corporations and private or
family foundations.
Are you able to volunteer your services?
Contact Erin at 248-592-3973 or email
ELederman@jfsdetroit.org.
Yad Ezra Delivery
Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity
with minimal time commitment? Deliver food
to the homebound with Yad Ezra on Sunday,
January 18, 2015.
For more information, contact Kate Boman
at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
Social Action Programming is sponsored by the
Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.
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PROJECT HEALTHY COMMUNITY
“an evolving vision with endless opportunities”
You have been waiting for an opportunity to help and the time has
arrived. Temple Israel and its partnership with the Northwest Activities
Center(formerly the Jewish Community Center) has incredible programs
and projects underway to help sustain this Northwest Detroit Communityin mind, body and spirit! We need your help to continue with our mission
to “Make a Difference!”
We are looking for volunteers for our Blessings in a Backpack Program at
IPA MacDowell. Every Thursday between 12-2pm, we need enthusiastic
volunteers to help pack food for the students. Please contact Brenda Steuer
(248-790-4485) for more information or sign up on the Volunteer Spot link below!
In addition, we are seeking volunteers for our Monthly Food Pantry which runs the 4th Thursday of
the month from 7:45-11 AM. Just last month, we distributed over 20,000 pounds of food to over 350
families and provided them with a nutritional/educational lecture. This is a rewarding, interactive,
hands on volunteer opportunity and a great way to get immediate fulfillment from giving. Please sign
up on Volunteer Spot or contact Karen Sherbin for more information.
We also have an exciting After School Program for 16 students from Schulze Elementary, MondaysThursdays from 4-6 PM and are still recruiting passionate people who enjoy working with kids. We
have a very structured and focused workshop/tutoring program in place and are clearly making a
difference in the lives of these Detroit young people. For more information, contact Mariama Nagbe
at 313-663-1840.
Please visit our website to gain more information on other PHC programs
www.projecthealthycommunity.org
And sign up on Volunteer Spot to get involved. http://vols.pt/o9jN5B
Note: Volunteer Spot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email
address, please contact Karen Sherbin at 248-892-4585 or krsherbin@projecthealthycommunity.org.
Social Action Programming is sponsored by the Lynn and Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.
SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER WISH LIST
December 14-21, 2014
As we prepare to house our guests from the South Oakland Shelter, your help is needed! We are currently
accepting donations for the following NEW items: insulated lunch bags, hats, scarves, mittens, fabric
paint, markers, sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats that can be painted on.
Professionals Needed!
We also need volunteer professionals from a variety of fields to assist us during our shelter project. If you are
a….hairdresser, manicurist, beautician, doctor, nurse, dentist, musician or magician…we need you too!
To volunteer your services or donate the items listed above,
please contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org
CHRISTMAS DAY
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Temple Israel’s Social Action Network invites you to join us as participate in the community-wide
MITZVAH DAY. Lend a hand with other Temple families! This is a great volunteer opportunity for
Bar/Bat Mitzvah students with their families.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
Reservations are requested by Monday, December 15th.
Social Action programming is sponsored by the Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.
Temple Israel
Temple Life
Green Corner:
EYEGLASS RECYCLING
Temple Israel is pleased to partner with the Lions Club of Novi in an eyeglass recycling program.
Lions have been collecting glasses for more than 80 years. Refractive errors can be easily corrected
with eyeglasses, yet millions in developing nations lack access to basic eye care services. Lions
have recognized the urgent need for corrective lenses and continue to lend their support to the
Lions Recycle for Sight Program. Congregants may drop off eyeglasses in the drop box at the
Tyner entrance.
INK CARTRIDGE RECYCLING
Tochnit — Programs
The Goodman
Family Judaic &
Archival Museum
Beginning in mid-November, the Goodman
Family Judaic and Archival Museum will
feature a unique exhibit curated by the
Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute
of Religion Museum entitled, “The Seventh
Day: Revisiting Shabbat.”
Temple Israel is part of the Cartridge World print cartridge recycling program, which provides an
easy method for recycling used ink jet and laser print cartridges, while simultaneously supplying
Temple with copy paper.
Want to participate in this exciting program? Congregants may drop off their empty ink jet and
laser cartridges in the collection bins at Temple’s Tyner entrance.
For each ink jet cartridge that is turned in, Temple will receive one ream of copy paper, and for
each laser cartridge that is submitted, we will receive two reams of copy paper. At the same time,
your ink cartridge, which would otherwise have ended up in a landfill, will now be recycled.
BATTERY RECYCLING
“International artists explore one of the pillars
Temple Israel is pleased to partner with Batteries Plus in Farmington Hills in this recycling
initiative! Improper disposal of batteries can lead to contamination of soil and ground water.
Recycling transforms the harmful elements from landfills into new products ranging from wheel
weights to chrome vehicle bumpers.
of Jewish practice and belief: the sanctity of
We have collection bins in the Tyner entrance. We will collect most types of batteries (alkaline,
cell phone, laptop, etc…) NO CAR BATTERIES, PLEASE.
and repose, their works invite us to delve into
Questions? Please contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
Social Action Programming is sponsored by the Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.
THINK COMMUNITY!
GOT A JOB? NEED A JOB?
Are you an organization looking for qualified people to join your team?
Are you a talented individual looking for employment?
In an era when technology and culture have
eroded the boundaries separating work, play,
the possibilities and new definitions of renewal
symbolized by the ‘day of rest.’ Through
the crucible of their creativity, the artists in
this exhibition offer new ways to imagine
Shabbat and reflect the profound insights
that Abraham Joshua Heschel observed in
The Sabbath: Its Meaning for Modern Man:
‘The meaning of the Sabbath is to celebrate
time rather than space. Six days a week we live
In either case, help is available!
under the tyranny of things of space; on the
Temple Israel is trying to keep local talent in Metro Detroit by finding
job openings and attempting to match talent with opportunity. A
volunteer team of business leaders from our congregation will review
your resume and give helpful suggestions and advice on your job
search. The team is also looking for companies who need talented
and enthusiastic people to fill open positions in their organizations.
Sabbath we try to become attuned to holiness
Please send your job opportunity or resume to
the Sabbath through provocative works of art.
jobs@temple-israel.org
in time. It is a day on which we are called
upon to share in what is eternal in time, to
turn from the results of creation to the mystery
of creation, from the world of creation to the
creation of the world.’”
-Excerpt from the HUC-JIR Museum Website
A member of our team will contact you to assess your needs.
www.temple-israel.org
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Tochnit — Programs
Upcoming Events
Free Fr
esh
Free Fresh Food for those in need.
Pick up food at Temple Israel
the first Tuesday of every month
from 3 - 6 PM.
Tuesdays,
November 4 • December 2
For more information, contact
Elaine Bertsch at 248-661-5700
or elaine@temple-israel.org.
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you to shop as you normally would while Amazon donates money to Temple Israel based on
what you purchase. Go to: www.temple-israel.org/amazon/ to sign up. Designate
Temple Israel Detroit and Amazon will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Temple
Israel. It’s a very simple way to shop and support Temple without costing you an extra penny!
COLLEGE CONNECTION
Do you have a student going off to college?
How about one or two of them already there?
Make sure they stay connected with Temple Israel by signing them up for our College
Connection. It’s easy! We just need the information listed below and we’ll get him/her
connected. Once we have your student’s contact information, they will receive the Temple
Israel Messenger, information on special events occurring in the Jewish world, and invitation
to dinner sponsored by Brotherhood, gift packages for the holidays and more!
Please send your student’s name, school and expected year of graduation, college address
(including apartment or dorm number), cell phone and email to Kate Boman at
kate@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
Social Action Programming is sponsored by the
Lynn and Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.
RETURNING JEW, NEW TO JUDAISM,
OR SIMPLY JUST WANTING TO LEARN
MORE ABOUT JUDAISM?
THIS SERIES OF CLASSES IS FOR YOU!
The sessions are taught at no charge by our clergy and Jewish educators and are hosted in a
private home. Come to one or as many as you choose.
Thursday, November 13 • 7 PM – December Dilemma
If you haven’t seen
Temple’s Israel’s
Facebook page
This is what you missed!
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Open discussion about how to balance the many different religious holidays in your
family and among your friends during this celebratory time of year. Interfaith challenges?
How to make them work for you! How do Jews cope during the “Christmas time of year?”
Learn to celebrate diversity and still remain true to your beliefs.
Thursday, December 2 • 7 PM – Chanukah Workshop with Intro to Judaism Class
For reservations and location, please contact Carol Lynn Cooper at 248-851-5545 or
coopercna@aol.com. Reservations are requested one week prior to the session.
Temple Israel
Upcoming Events
Tochnit — Programs
Join us for an
afternoon movie at the
Maple Theater!
4135 W. Maple Road,
Bloomfield Hills.
All movies begin at 1 PM,
followed by a facilitated
discussion.
November 6, 2014
December 4, 2014
Join us anytime from 11 AM - 3 PM to play
your favorite game . . . Canasta, Bridge,
Ma h Jong g, Pinoch le, or Euchre.
You bring your friends and your favorite game
. . . we will provide the tables and lunch will
be served at noon.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 • Sixty-Six
12 year-old Bernie is ignored by his own family. With his upcoming Bar Mitzvah, however,
Bernie believes he can finally gain the attention he deserves. Unfortunately for Bernie, things
do not quite go according to plan. It’s the summer of ’66 and the country’s soccer team
makes it to the World Cup Final – set for the very same day. With England caught up in the
game, Bernie is in danger of being overlooked again on his big day.
There is a $7 charge per person.
RESERVATIONS ARE
REQUIRED BY THE MONDAY
PRIOR TO GAME DAY.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10 • Hey Hey It’s Esther Blueburger
A hilarious coming-of-age comedy that explores what it’s really like to be an outsider in your
own world. Life changes when Esther meets uber hip Sunni and slips out of her oppressive allgirls private school and into a public one under the guise of a foreign exchange student. She
learns that it’s ok to be different and that being true to yourself is more important than fitting in.
FOR ALL RESERVATIONS RECEIVED
AFTER MONDAY, THE COST WILL BE
$14/ PERSON.
$12/person/program, includes coffee and nosh. For more information or to RSVP
please contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
RSVP to Kate Boman at kate@temple-israel.org
or 248-661-5700.
IN REVIEW: TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD VISITS HARTFORD
MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH TO CELEBRATE WOMEN!
As part of a continuing interfaith initiative
between the Sisterhood of Temple Israel
and Hartford Women United, Temple Israel
women were invited to share Hartford’s
Sunday morning mass on this special day that
was set apart to celebrate women.
all of us need to stand up for what is the right
thing to do!! Praising the talents and abilities
of women, the congregation (mostly women)
got very emotionally involved in this sermon,
raised their arms, clapped their hands, and
felt united!!
The service began at 11:00 AM with choral
music, hymns, a prayer of invocation and
intercession, and the Hartford Liturgical
Fema le Da nce Ministr y. Rev. Cecilia
Holliday gave all the visitors that morning
a very special welcome from the altar. The
highlight of this fascinating and energetic
service was the passionate sermon by guest
pastor Rev. Dr. Gina Stewart from Christ
Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis,
Tennessee, about Esther saving the Jewish
people in Persia from destruction, and how
This special Sunday service was quite an
experience for our Temple Israel Sisterhood
guests! We were so honored to be invited to
join in this celebration of women!! We hope
to continue our joint interfaith “Sisters”
initiative by sharing a Passover seder in April
at Temple Israel, and organizing another
potluck event in June when we can share
our Jewish and African American Baptist
culinary delights and tie more fleece blankets
to donate to Alternatives for Girls in Detroit!
www.temple-israel.org
Above from
left to right,
Karen Sherbin,
Lisa Corey,
Gail Katz and
Lynn Aleman
Left, Rev.
Dr. Gina
Stewart
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Upcoming Events
TORAH & TEQUILA TASTINGS
Thursdays: November 6, & November 20 • 7 - 9 PM
Huerto Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar
6199 Orchard Lake Rd, | West Bloomfield Twp., MI 48322
un
S
Casual Dress / $20 per event or $50 for all 3 events
Program starts at 7 PM SHARP and there will be no final exam!
Each study session will feature:
3 Torah samplings led by Rabbi Paul Yedwab
3 special, premium tequila samplings, hors d’oeurves and coffee
For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Kaplan at 248-661-5700 or lkaplan@temple-israel.org
SHABBAT IN THE
Interested in spending a winter Shabbat with Temple Israel clergy in 2014? Mark your calendar for the following Shabbat in the Sun services:
Boca R aton, Florida
Scottsdale, Arizona
Friday, February 20, 2015
7:30 PM
Friday, March 13, 2015
8 PM
Olympic Heights Community High School
20101 Lyons Rd
Boca Raton, FL
Congregation Beth Israel
10460 N. 56th Street
Scottsdale, AZ
The service is complimentary, but we do ask that you let us know how many people in your party will be attending.
Check www.temple-israel.org for RSVP information, or contact Lynn Quigg to sign up, 248-661-5700 or lquigg@temple-israel.org.
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Temple Israel
Upcoming Events
Become a
Superhero
Be ready to save a life
at any given moment
Friends & Family
CPR Class
6:30 - 9:30 PM
T u e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 1 8 , 2 0 1 4
The Family & Friends CPR teaches the lifesaving skills of adult
Hands-Only® CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, infant CPR and relief of
choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught in a dynamic
group environment by using the American Heart Association’s
research proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides
students with the most hands-on CPR practice possible. Friends and
Family CPR is for people who want to learn CPR but do not need a
course completion card in CPR for their job.
Cost $28 (space is limited). For more information or to RSVP please
contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org
COLLEGE DINNER DATES
Sunday nights in the winter can be lonely on a college campus. Beat the “winter blahs” by
joining Temple Israel for a free dinner and evening filled with good company!
The Temple Israel Clergy will dine with our college students on the following dates:
Ann Arbor – Sunday, January 25, 2015 • 6 PM at Pizza House
East Lansing – Sunday, February 1, 2015 • 6 PM at Pizza House
*** Kalamazoo Date COMING SOON ***
Reservations are required. To RSVP or to learn more, please contact Kate Boman at
248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
The college dinners are graciously sponsored by the Temple Israel Brotherhood.
www.temple-israel.org
&
for ages 7 - 12
Announcing Fall 2014
Shabbat Mishpacha and
Shabbat Shelanu Services
& Open Library Dates:
Friday, November 7
Celebrating October and November birthdays
Friday, December 5
Celebrating December and January birthdays
6 PM Services
6:30 Shabbat Dinner
7-8 PM Open Library
This unique family services is held each month
during the school year. Festive Shabbat dinners
are held following Shabbat Mishpacha for ages
6 and under & Shabbat Shelanu for ages 7-12.
This is a great way to begin Shabbat, sharing
a delicious meal with other members of your
temple family. The Hodari Family Children’s
Library is open following dinner from 7-8 PM,
for children to color, play games, and checkout
books, CDs, and videos. Shabbat Shelanu
children ages 7-12 meet in room 24 for Shabbat
activities from 7-8pm. Thanks to the Schelberg
Family Shabbat Birthday Fund, all children 12
and under who celebrate their birthday at the
monthly Shabbat Mishpacha/ Shabbat Shelanu
Services receive a Jewish book.
Dinner reservations must be made one week
prior to the service. $12 for adults; kids 12 and
under are free.
To RSVP for dinner please contact
Sandi Stocker at sandi@temple-israel.org
or 248-661-5700.
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Imagine Young Adults (20s-40s)
Temple Israel’s IMAGINE Young Adults (20s-40s)
invite families to join us for a fun-filled event
SHABBAT FOR TOTS
Saturday, November 15, 2014
10:30 - 11:30 AM at Temple Israel
Families (with children 5 and under)
are invited for a unique Shabbat experience.
Working one-on-one, NEXTGen Connect
offers guidance, advice and assistance for
job applicants. Learn to produce polished,
effective resumes, hone interviewing skills, set
career goals, network, connect and find your
fit in the business community. Whether you’re
looking for your first job, or trying to move
back home, contact NEXTGen Connect to
get your job search off to a strong start.
Students who are currently in college are
eligible to register for the Internship Program
(formerly the College Student Internship
Program). The majority of internships in
the current inventory are paid opportunities
in a wide range of fields, from business to
medicine, marketing to non-profit work.
NEXTGen Connect is now actively seeking
“NEXTGeners” looking for employment
in the Metro Detroit area, as well as new
companies and individuals offering internship
opportunities.
For information, call Amy Brody at
248-203-1486 and visit csinternships.org.
SAVE THE DATE:
NEXTGen’s
Latke Vodka 10
SATURDAY,
NOVEMBER 29
9 PM - 2 AM
ROYAL OAK
MUSIC THEATER
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Join our Temple Israel Clergy and Early Childhood
Educator, Jodie Kanagur, as we celebrate Shabbat
and give thanks with songs, prayers and snacks.
Reservations are requested by Monday,
November 10th. For more information
or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman
at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org
Temple Israel IMAGINE Young Adults is
supported by Marilyn & Walter Wolpin.
Havdalah in the Woods
Saturday, November 1, 2014 - 5:30 PM
At the home of Sheri & Ron Loeb in Huntington Woods
(RSVP for location and directions)
Delicious dinner followed by a family
friendly Havdalah service with your
Temple Israel Clergy
$18 per family
For more information or to RSVP, contact
Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or
kate@temple-israel.org
Host Committee: Julie & Michael Frishman,
Jill & Steve Ingber and Bree & Jason Smart
All
activites are supported by Marilyn & Walter Wolpin .
Temple Israel
Euskalduna in Bilbao, Spain; Phoenix Hall in Osaka, Japan; and Casals Hall in Tokyo. As a soloist, Dr. Murphy has been a
featured guest soloist with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Tokyo Sinfonia, Flint Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony
Orchestra, Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonie, Bruno Moderna Chamber Orchestra, Musashino Wind
Ensemble,
the United
Tochnit
— Programs
States Navy Band, and the Yamaha Symphonic Band.
Music
For anyone with a love for music this is an evening not to be missed.
SCHMIER CONCERT
Pianist
Kazimierz Brzozowski
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2014 - 7:30 PM
Kazimierz Brzozowski has garnered international acclaim for his captivating performances at the piano, in particular the music
of Chopin. He frequently appears in concerts in the United States, Japan and Poland and has performed as a soloist with the
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Polish Radio Orchestra, Lublin Philharmonic and other orchestras in the U.S.A. and Poland.
Kazimierz Brzozowski has won the top prize at the Polish Piano Festival and received awards from the Chopin Society in
Warsaw, Ann Arbor Musical Society in Michigan, University of Michigan, Kosciuszko Foundation in New York and others. Critics
praise him for “truly exceptional interpretation of Chopin’s Mazurkas and Ballades” (Czas Polski) and “crystal clarity…and
bravura” of his performances. (Ruch Muzyczny)
For more information or to RSVP; please contact Michael Daitch at 248-661-5700 or mdaitch@temple-israel.org.
The Schmier Chapel Chamber Series is presented in loving memory of Leslie R. Schmier and Jessica R. Schmier.
MICHELLE CITRIN COMING
TO ROCK TEMPLE ISRAEL
THURSDAY,
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NOVEMBER 14
7-8 PM in the
Hodari Library and
Media Center of
Temple Israel
EXPLORE JEWISH MEDITATION AND CHANT
WITH TEMPLE’S CLERGY AND LAY LEADERSHIP.
Michelle Citrin and her band will Rock the house at Orchard
Lake Middle School on Sunday November 9th at 11 AM!
Michelle Citrin is an amazing mix of talent and styles. Time.com
recently listed Michelle in their Top Ten list of “New Jewish Rock Stars”
and the Jerusalem Post called her “The Jewish IT Girl.” She is best known
as the creator and star of viral video hits including “20 Things to do with
Matzah,” “Call Your Zeyde,” “Rosh Hashanah Girl” and “Hanukah
Lovin,” with millions of hits from around the world. Michelle also
released a number one Dance Chart hit called “Turn It On.”
Space is extremely limited at this concert, so please reserve a “standing
room” spot by contacting Michael Daitch at 248-661-5700 or
mdaitch@temple-israel.org.
www.temple-israel.org
Come join The Circle: a service of meditation, relaxation, contemplation
and inspiration led by Rabbi Paul Yedwab and Cantor Michael Smolash.
The mystics of the Kabbalah used meditation to elevate themselves to God’s
presence. We will explore both ancient and modern meditation techniques
to deepen and elevate our own prayer practice. Meditation allows us to
flow with the source of wholeness, and channel that hidden light into our
voices and hearts. Everyone is welcome, from “seasoned sitters” to those
new to meditation.
This hour long “sit” is running parallel to our congregational services and is
co-chaired by Julie August, an Anusara-Inspired and Registered Yoga Teacher,
and facilitator of the Jewish spiritual practice of Mussar here at Temple Israel
and Dr. Ed Royal, who practices transcendental meditation.
For more information and to RSVP, contact Michael Daitch at
248-661-5700 or mdaitch@temple-israel.org.
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Robert Sosnick Family Life Center
The Robert Sosnick
GR ANDPARENT
Family Life Center
SUPPORT GROUP
Tochnit — Programs
MS PATH SUPPORT GROUP
The MS PATH (Positive Attitude Toward Health)
meets the second and fourth Thursday of the
month at 7 PM in Classroom 11. A support group
takes place on the second Thursday and a speaker
is present on the fourth Thursday. This group
is designed for those with MS as well as family
members.
Thursday November 13th
Thursday November 27th
(No Program – Thanksgiving)
Thursday December 11th
Thursday December 25th
(No Program - Christmas)
Do you have a grandchild with special needs in your life? Would you like a safe place to
share, talk and receive guidance? If you have interest in attending a grandparent support
group, please contact The Robert Sosnick Family Life Center.
Contact Ronna Heller at 248-737-2328 or
rhlbox@me.com for more details on any
MS Path Program.
Please contact Laura Koziol in The Robert Sosnick Family Life Center at
laura@temple–israel.org or 248-661-5700 if you have interest in attending a new
Grandparent Support Group at Temple Israel.
WEEKLY DROP-IN
BEREAVEMENT
SUPPORT GROUP
Diane Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW
Facilitator
7 - 8:30 PM in the Executive
Conference Room at Temple Israel.
Tuesday, November 6th
Tuesday, November 20th
Thursday, December 4th
Thursday, December 18th
METRO DETROIT
SHARE
Tuesday, November 4 • 6:00 PM | Tuesday, December 2 • 6:00 PM
Join facilitator and Temple Israel member Melissa Mayerson and Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny at this
special support group for young parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth or infant loss.
Mission Statement: After the death of a loved
one, there are so many thoughts, feelings and
experiences to deal with. Accepting the death of
a loved one requires one to fully experience their
grief. Sharing one’s grief within a group setting
enables grievers to recognize the commonality
of their experiences while also defining the
uniqueness of their grief.
For more information contact Donna Bolda-Moss at
donna@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
• Focuses on helping those dealing with the loss
of a loved one, to remember and move on.
• Provides support in a healing environment.
• Group led by a trained professional who
offers confidentiality, warmth and a place to
come share.
Using the Internet - Surf the web! Learn how to use
Google, Mapquest and more! Set up a free email account.
Come and explore! $10 Per Person
All sessions are open to the community
and are free of charge.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED.
For information please contact: Laura Koziol at
248-661-5700 or laura@temple–israel.org.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18 • 10:30 AM - NOON
RSVP by to Laura in the Family Life Center at 248-6615700 or laura@temple-israel.org
ALZHEIMER’S DIAL-IN SUPPORT GROUP
1st Tuesday of the Month - NOON
To reserve your space, please call 248-865-1000 or go online to alzdialin@seniorhelpers.com
Sponsored by Botsford Commons Senior Community and Senior Helpers.
Temple Israel
Robert Sosnick Family Life Center Tochnit — Programs
No Temple Family Without
URJ
CAMP
Chanukah:
SHABBAT
Eight Ways to be a Shamas
Temple Israel’s Robert Sosnick Family Life Center needs your help this Chanukah! As part of
our commitment to “No Temple Family Without Chanukah,” we are in need of volunteers and
donors to be a “Shamas”or “Chanukah Helper” (a shamas is the candle used to light all other
candles in the menorah).
1. Donate a Gift Card to adopt a teenager
2.Help wrap Chanukah presents on
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014 at
10:30 AM at Temple Israel
3. Go shopping for Chanukah gifts for
families in need
FRIDAY
NOVEMBER 14
5:30 PM
5. Donate Chanukah bows, ribbon, boxes
and large gift bags
6. Adopt a Family
7. Donate Chanukah-themed items
8. Refer a family
4. Write a check to Temple Israel (please
indicate that your check is for one of
the funds listed below*)
Please note that the deadline to adopt a family was Wednesday, October 1, 2014.
Donated gifts must be dropped off at Temple Israel by Monday, November 24, 2014.
Questions? Please contact Randee Bloom: randeebloom@gmail.com;
Randi Sakwa: randisb@yahoo.com; or Sheila Schiffer: sheila5757@gmail.com.
For additional information or to volunteer, you may also contact Laura Koziol in Temple Israel’s
Robert Sosnick Family Life Center: 248-661-5700 or laura@temple-israel.org.
Our “No Temple Family Without Chanukah” is sponsored by the following funds:
*The Barbara & Lawrence Millman Family Chanukah Fund and
the Jackie Unatin Memorial Chanukah Fund.
WRAPPING PARTY
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3!
10:30 AM in Herman Hall
We are in need of giftbags and boxes! Please RSVP to Laura Koziol in the Robert Sosnick Family Life
Center if you would like to attend: 248-661-7500 or laura@temple-israel.org
Come see all of your friends from Camp George
and 6 points. Have Shabbat with Alan Friedman,
Director of the URJ Six Point Sports Academy
and Jeff Rose, Director of the URJ Camp George.
Bring any new friends interested in camp!!
Special Camp Shabbat service after dinner.
$36 a family ( up to a family of 5)
or $8 per person
Please RSVP by Nov 7 to Laura Koziol in the
RSFLC at 248-661-5700 or
lkoziol@temple-israel.org
Thank you to everyone for making our
17th year of Senior Adult Concert
Programming a wonderful one!
A Special thank you goes to The David Arthur Stulberg Memorial Fund, the Harry and Phyllis Kellman
Memorial Fund, the Bertha and Harry Kifferstein Senior Adult Programming Fund, The Debbie and
Al Iwrey Senior Programming Fund and to all of our loyal volunteers.
We are in the midst of planning a fabulous 2015 season beginning in April. For all the snowbirds, have
a safe journey and all else a beautiful winter. We hope to see you all back in the spring!
www.temple-israel.org
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Torah — Education
Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center
Upcoming
Events
SHABBAT MISHPACHA
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
6 PM Children’s Service with Clergy • 6:30 PM Dinner
Come celebrate Shabbat with us!
November
5 | Community Open House
9:30-11:30 AM
6 | Free Family Fun Storytime
w/Marla “The Old Lady Who
Swallowed a Pie” 12:30-1:30 PM
7 | ECC Shabbat Mishpacha
6PM Children’s Service
Kindergarteners will be singing
at the service
6:30PM Dinner (with reservations)
11| NO SCHOOL - Community-Wide
ECC Teacher In-Service at Temple
13| “The Merry Music Maker”
Paula Doaks Performance & Dinner
5:30 PM
19| Parent Classroom Connection
9:30 AM
20| “Toddler Time” Free Playgroup
9:30-11:30 AM
27-28| NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
Our Kindergarteners will be singing at the 6 PM services.
Registration for dinner REQUIRED by Monday, November 3, 2014.
For more information or to sign up contact Sandi Stocker at 248-661-5700 or
sandi@temple-israel.org.
COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
9:30 AM
Join us on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at
9:30 AM for our annual ECC “Show and Tell.”
Learn more about our classes, our teachers, our
curriculum, our facilities, our programs, and our
family events.
For more information contact Emily Zimmerman
at 248-661-5750 or ezimmerman@temple-israel.org.
FREE FAMLY FUN PRESENTS:
STORYTIME with MARLA
Come enjoy stories, songs, and lots of FUN!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 · 12:30 PM
To RSVP or for more information on this Free Family Fun event,
contact Emily at 248-661-5750 or ezimmerman@temple-israel.org
Supported by The Dorothy & Arnie Collens Family Event Fund
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Temple Israel
Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center
Torah — Education
Merry Music Maker
Paula Doak
Thursday, November 13
5:30 PM - Dinner
6:15 PM - Performance
“The Merry Music Maker”, Paula Doak is coming to the ECC for a musical Adventure. It will be a hand clappin, Toe tappin
good time! Crazy characters and silly puppets add a playful style to miss Paula's education-based musical program.
She captivates her young audiences with colorful props, interesting characters and interactive songs and activities!
Appropriate for Ages 2-5 years. For questions or to RSVP, contact Emily Zimmerman in the ECC office at 248-661-5750 or ezimmerman@temple-israel.org.
IN REVIEW - SUKKAH DECORATING
We would like to thank our ECC families for all their help in building and decorating the Sukkah.
A special thanks to our co-chairs the Chismody and Diskin families.
www.temple-israel.org
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Torah — Education
Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center
Community
Open House
2014/2015 School Year
Our involvement for youngsters and their families begins very early. . .
Temple Israel is a loving, safe, and nurturing home away from home.
It is a sacred space where young children and their families enjoy a blended curriculum.
• Computers
• Library/Media Center
• Gym
• Art
• Music
• Dance
• Hebrew
• Cooking
• Ceramics
• Special Needs
• Scholarships available
• Social Worker on staff
“Baby Bunch”
An interactive music, movement and gym class for babies.
For ages 9-15 months. Tuesdays & Fridays • 9:30 - 11:00 AM
Parent/Toddler
Storytime, arts & crafts, and dramatic play for toddlers.
For ages 16 - 30 months. Monday, Wednesday & Friday • 9:30 - 11 AM
Preschool Program
An exciting and enriching early childhood program full of
daily hands-on experiences. (Limited spaces available)
For children 2 - 5 years old. Monday - Friday • 9 AM - 12:30 PM
• Handwriting Without Tears
• Zoo-phonics
• Math Their Way
• Music & Movement
• Science
• Yoga / Gym
• Hebrew
• Family Fun Programming
• After School Sports
Program
Enrichments
“Kids Can Do” Select from 20 different programs.
Monday - Friday • 12:30 - 2:30 PM
Kindergarten - Fully accredited 5-day program
For children 5 - 6 years old.
Monday - Friday • 9 AM - 3 PM
Napping Room
Monday - Friday • 12:30 - 3:30 PM
A window view into
your child’s future . . .
come thru our Temple doors
to see for yourself.
• Detroit’s only Jewish “Great Start to
Quality” four-star rated facility.
• Early and late care available daily
• Liberal scholarships are available through
Audrey & William Farber Endowment.
Temple Israel
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
www.temple-israel.org
Extended Hours
Monday - Friday • 7 - 8:45 AM
Monday - Thursday • 2:30 - 6 PM
Friday • 2:30 - 4 PM
For more information or an application, contact the Early Childhood Center at 248-661-5750.
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Temple Israel
Tyner Religious School
Torah — Education
PUTTING THE TORAH
INTO YOUR HANDS
Tyner Religious School is thrilled to announce our new family learning
initiative, iConnect! iConnect puts the Torah in your hands anywhere, anytime.
While students are introduced to Torah stories at Tyner Religious School,
iConnect serves as a bridge between home and synagogue learning. Families
will be able to access the story of the week, suggested fa mily activities,
discussion prompts, social action ideas, and interactive crafts and activities for the
entire family to enjoy together.
Visit www.temple-israel.org and look for our weekly email!
For more information please contact Alicia Mendelson at 248-661-5700 or
amendelson@temple-israel.org.
The Mirkaz - Temple Israel’s Newest
Adult Education Initiative
Fall 2014 Dates: Thursday mornings, October 30, November 6, November 20
Introducing Temple Israel’s newest adult education initiative! Be a part of our center for learning. At the Mirkaz, Temple Israel clergy
and educators will provide an intensive adult learning experience. Three-part classes will be offered both midday and in the evening
to accommodate everyone’s busy schedule. $18 for the session.
Rofeh Cholim: Jewish Medical Ethics with Rabbi Jen Lader
From end-of-life care to organ donation, from abortion to the
treatment of the sick, our ethical system greatly influences the
way in which we view and we support modern medical practices.
11 AM-12 PM and 7-8 PM
A Taste of Mussar with Julie August
Mussar is a centuries old Jewish body of teachings, a perspective,
and a disciplined practice that provides distinctively Jewish answers
to the sorts of questions any thinking person asks about life.
11 AM-12:30 PM
Find Your Inner Steering Wheel with Cantor Michael Smolash
This class will introduce some of the most effective and ancient pathways
to master living from the inside out rather from the outside in.
11 AM-12 PM and 7-8 PM
Israel in Real Life with Dalia Shaham
Participate in an encompassing learning experience which will
address the place of Israel across all areas of Jewish life.
11 AM-12 PM and 7-8 PM
From Our Roots to Ourselves with Rabbi Arianna Gordon
Let’s look back into the Bible and explore the stories of Biblical women.
11 AM-12 PM
Torah and Tequila with Rabbi Paul Yedwab
Huerto Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar
Casual Dress / $20 per event or $50 for all 3 events. Program
starts at 7 PM SHARP and will end at 9 PM. There will be no
final exam! Each study session will feature 3 Torah samplings.
led by Rabbi Paul Yedwab and 3 special, premium tequila
samplings, hors d’oeurves and coffee.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Lisa Kaplan at 248-661-5700 or lkaplan@temple-israel.org.
Look for more information about our Spring dates in the coming months!
www.temple-israel.org
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Youth
Tochnit - Programs
11th GRADERS
INGINBREAK
R
SP
APRIL 5-12, 2015
11th graders are invited to join Temple Israel for an exciting community
service project in Florida. We will be helping build homes with Habitat for
Humanity, Monday - Thursday. To celebrate our accomplishments at the
end of the week we will visit area theme parks.
To learn more about this proposed trip, or to register, please contact
Marc Kay at marcbkay@gmail.com or
Rabbi Arainna Gordon at agordon@temple-israel.org.
APRIL 5-12, 2015
Alternative Spring Break:
Party Later, Save the World Now!
Volunteer with local kids at an Eco-School,
getting your hands dirty and saving the environment!
Hike through volcanoes and zip-line through the rain forest, volunteer with
local kids and eco-reserves, visit cities, towns, & villages, sample local food
& culture, relax on beautiful beaches resting along crystal blue waters!!
Questions or to RSVP, contact Elaine Bertsch at 248-661-5700 or
elaine@temple-israel.org
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Temple Israel
Adult Education
Torah — Education
For information on any of these adult education classes or to RSVP,
contact the Tyner Religious School at 248-661-5725.
TORAH LINE BY LINE...
TUESDAYS • 12 - 1 PM
Join us for a line-by-line study of Torah. Using commentary, sharing our own insights, and looking at various translations, we work our way
through this amazing and inspiring text.
Taught by Rabbi Arianna Gordon.
TORAH AND BIBLE STUDY
SHABBAT TISCH • SATURDAYS • 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Join us for Shabbat mornings of insights and investigation into the texts of our Bible.
SUNDAY MORNING TORAH STUDY • 10 – 11 AM
Each week we will explore the weekly Torah portion and discover the wonders of its teachings.
Taught by Jacqueline Fox.
HEBREW
LET’S READ IVRIT!
TUESDAYS • 7-8 PM • BEGINNING OCTOBER 21, 2014
This class will strengthen your fluency, accuracy and pronunciation skills, while we examine various Hebrew texts. Prerequisite: Ability to
recognize letters and vowels, and to read at a basic level. Taught by Dalia Shaham.
MONDAYS • 12-1:30 PM
Our ASK (Adults Seeking Knowledge) program is a monthly luncheon series featuring a wonderful
line-up of guest speakers. Cost: $7 advanced reservations, $10 at the door, includes lunch.
INNOVATING WITH TRADITION:
RABBI ASHER LOPATIN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014 • 12 - 1:30 PM
Rabbi Asher Lopatin earned a Masters in Philosophy in Medieval Arabic Thought
from Oxford University, was ordained by Yeshiva University in New York, and
Yeshivas Brisk in Chicago. He currently serves as president of Yeshivat Chovevei
Torah Rabbinical School in New York. He will speak about the excitement of
keeping Judaism alive today.
Sponsored by the Debbie & Al Iwrey Fund
To RSVP or for more information, contact the Tyner Religious School
at 248-661-5725 or lkaplan@temple-israel.com
MESSAGE FROM JUDGE FRIEDMAN
OCTOBER ASK FOLLOWUP:
The sentencing on Mark was five years’ in the custody of the United States Bureau of Prisons; three years’ supervised release/probation; and a
$20,000 fine.
www.temple-israel.org
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Tochnit — Programs
Libraries & Media Center
TREASURES FROM
THE ARCHIVES
The Temple Israel Archives is a treasure trove of
documents, photographs, publications, plaques,
posters and much more. Libraries and Media
Center Director, Lauren Marcus Johnson and
Assistant Librarian/Archivist, Joan Brand devote
many hours each week to sorting and organizing
the valuable documents that make up our more
than 70 year history.
Want to volunteer in the Archives?
Contact Joan Brand at 248-661-5700 or
jbrand@temple-israel.org.
REMEMBERING OUR
SPECIAL TIME WRITING
A TORAH, CIRCA
NOVEMBER 1996:
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL READING
PROGRAMS
Pa r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e Ty n e r R e l i g i o u s S c h o o l / H o d a r i F a m i l y
Children’s Library Reading Programs is a great way to enrich family
life while reading Jewish book s with your 1st-3rd grade children.
In coordination with the iConnect weekly themes, take the iRead Challenge:
1ST GRADE READING STARS
All 1st Grade families are encouraged to be READING STARS by reading 6 Jewish
books during the school year and completing 6 READING STAR forms.
2ND GRADE SIFRIYA SOCIETY
The 2nd Grade Sifriya (Library) Society is a reading club to encourage students to read
Jewish books throughout the school year. All 2nd Graders who read 6 Jewish books
and complete 6 SEFER (Book) REPORTS will receive a special prize on the last day
of Religious School.
3RD GRADE BINGO BONANZA
All 3rd Grade students are encouraged to play the 3RD GRADE BINGO BONANZA
by reading at least 5 Jewish books during the school year and completing a BINGO
card. Your teacher will keep your BINGO card at school, but you can also keep track
of your progress at home (see Lauren in the Media Center for an extra BINGO card).
1st-3rd graders can read Jewish books
from their own home library and/
or books from the Hodari Family
Children’s Library. Children can
read the books with an adult (parent,
grandparent, or other book lover) and
return the forms to their teacher by
March 30, 2014. All forms are available
in the Hodari Family Children’s
Library or from your Religious School
teacher, and can be downloaded from
the Temple Israel website (go to the
Media Center & Libraries section).
If you have any questions about the
Religious School reading programs,
contact your teacher or Lauren
Marcus Johnson at 248-661-5700 or
lauren@temple-israel.org. Happy Reading!
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Temple Israel
Libraries & Media Center
Tochnit — Programs
titi
A D UL T
bookclubs
Join the Temple Israel
Adult Book Clubs!
Our professional facilitators and diverse
selections are certain to expand your mind,
stimulate your intellect, and make for fun and
enjoyable discussions. The 2014-2015 season
will meet on Monday mornings at 9:45 AM and
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM at Temple Israel.
Join Librarian Lauren Marcus Johnson and 2nd Grade Teacher
Anita Hack in the Hodari Family Children’s Library for stories,
crafts, games, and fun! All 1st-3rd Grade booklovers are invited
to participate. If you love pizza, books, and spending time in the
Library then you’ll love this program!
Pizza & Pages
will meet after Sunday School, from 12 - 2 PM
in the Hodari Family Children’s Library:
November 16, 2014
December 14, 2014
February 8, 2015
March 8, 2015
A pizza lunch will be served ($5/person payable at the meeting).
Students do not need to attend all of the meetings to participate.
Reservations are required. To RSVP contact Joan Brand
at jbrand@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
With support from the Newman Family Fund for Library Programs & Resources
ANDY COHEN AT JCC BOOK FAIR
Sunday, November 16 • 2 PM at The Berman Center for Performing Arts.
Tickets can be purchased through the box office at 248-661-1900 or
theberman.org. Tickets are $25-$35 and are selling quickly!
As a TV producer and host of the smash late night show “Watch
What Happens Live,” Andy Cohen has a front-row seat to an
exciting world not many get to see. In this dishy, detailed diary
of one year in his life, Cohen goes out on the town, drops names,
hosts a ton of shows, becomes codependent with real housewives,
makes trouble, calls his mom, drops some more names, and finds
love in all the odd places. Temple Israel is co-sponsoring this event.
www.temple-israel.org
All are welcome! Registration is required Participants may register for the entire season
($100 for Temple members; $120 for nonMembers) or RSVP for individual meetings
($14/per session). Again this year, become a
Chai member of the Temple Israel book clubs
($136 for Temple members; $154 for nonMembers)! Show your love of the Temple Israel
Book Clubs, support of Library programming
and enjoy all summer 2015 sessions included
in your Chai membership.
NOVEMBER 3 & 4
Please join us on Monday,
November 3 and Tuesday,
November 4 with a discussion
of the book, Love & Treasure by
Ayelet Waldman, facilitated by
Marilyn Gans Schelberg, PhD.
Participants are encouraged to read the selected
book prior to the meeting. Copies of the books
are available from the Weinberg Family Library
and from local public libraries and booksellers.
BOOK CLUB PREVIEW
December 8/9 - A Promised Land by
Ari Shavit, facilitated by Rabbi Jen Lader
January 19/20 - Suddenly Love by
Aharon Appelfeld, facilitated by
Dalia Shaham
For more information, or to register, contact
Joan Brand at 248-661-5700 or
jbrand@temple-israel.org.
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Tochnit — Programs
Join us
for our 2015
Dinner & Movie
Series
Libraries & Media Center
from
BOOKMARK CONTEST!
Enter the Temple Israel Book Fair Bookmark Contest!
to
DINNER AND
A MOVIE
SERIES!
SAVE THE
DATES:
The Weinberg Family Library and Sisterhood
of Temple Israel are excited to present this film
discussion series. Join our clergy and expert
facilitators for dinner, movie and discussion on the
following Thursdays:
January 22 –The Sturgeon Queens
facilitated by Rabbi Marla Hornsten
February 5 – Everything is Illuminated
facilitated by Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny
February 19 – In Her Shoes
facilitated by Sarah Saltzman
March 5 – Snow in August
facilitated by Rabbi Josh Bennett
March 19 – The Reader
facilitated by Rabbi Jennifer Lader
The movies will be available to check out from the
Temple Israel Libraries prior to each session for
viewing at home or you are welcome to attend a
group showing at 5:00 PM on each date. Dinner
and discussion will begin at approximately 6:45
PM. $14 per session or register for the whole
series for $65.
Reservations are required no later than the
Monday before each date.
Contact Joan Brand at 248-661-5700 or e-mail
jbrand@temple-israel.org.
Sponsored by the Weinberg Family Library
and the Temple Israel Sisterhood.
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Contest Rules:
1.Bookmark designs should be on white paper, 2” x 5”. Please use crayons, markers, and/or colored
pencils (no glitter, stickers, or three-dimensional objects).
2.Clearly print the child’s first name, last name, and grade on the back of the bookmark.
3.The winning entry in each age group (pre-school – 6th grade) will receive a $10 gift certificate to
the Temple Israel Book Fair. The GRAND PRIZE WINNER will receive a $25 gift certificate
to the Temple Israel Book Fair. All entries will be on display in the Atrium during the Book
Fair.
4.HINT: In the past the judges have favored bookmarks with a Jewish or reading theme!
All entries must be submitted to Lauren Marcus Johnson by MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2014.
SAVE THE DATE
THE 17TH
ANNUAL
TEMPLE ISRAEL
BOOK FAIR
December 7-11, 2014
The 17th Annual Temple Israel Book Fair, December 7-11, 2014, will include lots of special events
and activities. Plus hundreds of new Jewish books and other unique Chanukah merchandise for
readers of all ages will be for sale in the Temple Atrium!
Contact Lauren Marcus Johnson at 248-661-5700 or lauren@temple-israel.org
for more information and to volunteer.
SAVE THE DATE
CELEBRATE CHANUKAH AT A
SPECIAL STORYTIME BREAKFAST
Thursday, December 11, 2014 • 9:30 AM Breakfast
Temple Israel
Behind the Scenes
ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR PERPETUAL LISTS
The following names are on our ROSH
HASHANAH PERPETUAL LIST as “those who
have died in previous years on Rosh Hashanah.”
Currently we do not know of any temple members
observing their yahrzeits and we are trying to
identify any remaining relatives who might be
connected to the deceased.
JENNY BLUMROSEN
MITCHELL SHERMAN
HATTIE COHEN
GLICKA SILBERBERG
ANITA ROSE
ESTHER M. WOLF
The following names are on our YOM KIPPUR
PERPETUAL LIST as “those who have died in
previous years on Yom Kippur.” Currently we
do not know of any temple members observing
their yahrzeits and we are trying to identify any
remaining relatives who might be connected to
the deceased.
EDITHE SEIFER FLEISCHER
HEDWIG KANTORWITZ
ALFRED FRANK
GOLDIE S. LEVINE
LEOPOLD FRANK
CELIA NEWMAN
ROSA FRANK
ADELE BERGMAN REICHMAN
HARRY GONTE
WILLIAM ROSENBERG
ROSE GONTE
HERMAN RUBIN
DOROTHY ALTMAN
STEVEN ELIHU GOODMAN
B. DAVID RUBY
EDWARD CANTOR
ISADORE GORDON
ANSEL SHIFFMAN
LOUIS CHASSIN
PAULINE GOULD
JEANN STRAUSS-REINHOLD
SOPHIA FELDMAN
EDMUND KANTORWITZ
MELECH ARYEH WEINTRAUB
DIANA ROSENOHL
If you have any information regarding these people, please contact Linda Newman at linda@temple-israel.org, or 248-661-5700.
Meet our Professional Staff:
Eric Groh
firm that specializes in the hospitality
and healthcare industries, and he was the
Assistant Director of Facilities at Kensington
Church. For nine years, he served in a
variety of positions regarding food, beverage
and special events at Temple Israel including
Operations Manager, Banquet Events
Manager and Maître d’.
Eric Groh, Director of Facilities,
joined Temple Israel in March of 2014 with
a wealth of experience in management,
facilities and hospitality. He has been the
Superintendent for TGI, an interior design
www.temple-israel.org
“I am fortunate to be very familiar with the
Temple family,” said Eric. “I know the heart
of Temple Israel and what it represents, and
I’m excited to be a part of it again.”
Eric and his wife Allison own a paint
contracting company and keep very busy
raising their three boys, Ethan (11), Brady
(8) and Jackson (5).
NEW THIS MONTH
Yahrzeit Plaques
Robert Isaac Adler
Samuel L. Farber
David Farber
Albert Farber
Harry G. Farber
William Farber
Thomas Jay Letvin
Dr. William H. Michaels
Ian Henry Rossmoore
Irving Stevens
Sylvia Swarin
Ethel R. Traurig
Celebrations
Happy 25th Anniversary
Jacqui and Hank Gretzinger
Wishing you many more happy years together!
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K’hillah — Get Involved
Sisterhood
Calendar of
Events
2014-2015*
November
5 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10 am
6-9 | WRJ District Convention Columbus, OH
12 | Fall Fashion Show and Boutiques
19 |Nursing Home Bingo (2-3)
20|JVS Luncheon (Tentative)
December
3 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10 am
8 |Chanukah Luncheon
17 |Nursing Home Bingo/Holiday Party (2-3)
18 |SOS Dinner
January
7 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10am
21 |Nursing Home Bingo (2-3)
22|Movie Series @ Temple Media Center
26 | Executive Board Meeting
29 |Mah Jongg Tournament
February
4 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10 am
5 |Movie Series @ Temple Media Center
18 |Nursing Home Bingo (2-3)
19| Movie Series @ Temple Media Center
March
4 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10am
5 |Movie Series @ Temple Media Center
18 |Nursing Home Bingo (2-3)
19|Movie Series @ Temple Media Center
26 |Energy & Healing Luncheon
April
1 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10am
13 |Election Luncheon and Program @ Temple
15 |Nursing Home Bingo (2-3)
27 | Executive Board Meeting
May
3 |Spring Boutiques
6 |Board Meeting @ Temple 10 am
Old Board/New Board
14 |Installation Dinner
19 |Preview Night for House Tour
20 |Nursing Home Bingo (2-3)
27 |House Tour
June
1-3|Sisterhood Retreat
Additional programs currently being added.
Follow us on Facebook or
www.temple-israel.org/sisterhood
for the latest information!
*Please note all dates are tentative and subject to change.
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Sisterhood Cookbook
The Fruit of Her Hands - Sixth Edition
The sixth edition of Temple Israel Sisterhood’s cookbook, The Fruit of
Her Hands, is available for purchase. This beautiful new cookbook is a
collection of over 600 recipes. We have included favorites from previous
editions along with heart healthy recipes.The cookbook, priced at $25, is
sure to be a wonderful gift for all those who enjoy cooking.
Cookbooks are available in the Gift Shop or for more information please contact
Laurie Blinder at 248-851-6788.
Save the Date:
Mah Jongg Tournament
Thursday, January 29, 2015 • 6:45 PM
Temple Israel
Sisterhood
K’hillah — Get Involved
Sisterhood Tributes
Mark the special moments with a
beautiful Sisterhood Tribute card!
Tributes are available for a minimum
donation of $5. To learn more or to
purchase a Sisterhood Tribute, go to
http://temple-israel.org/sisterhood_tributes
or contact
Camille McMillan at 248-432-7258.
Pay Your Sisterhood
Dues Online!
Go to www.temple-israel.org/sisterhood.
Once there, choose the application link. Fill
in the information and submit to pay with a
credit card or contact Susan Singer at
248-242-6560 or susanlsinger@gmail.com.
Sisterhood
Gift Shop
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
10 AM to 3:30 PM - Temple Israel
Fashions presented exclusively by Real Style
RSVP by November 5th to 248-538-8448.
To pay by credit card, you can now register online:
temple-israel.org/sisterhood
Price $60. Guest(s) are welcome.
One-Stop Shopping!
• New merchandise arriving daily to enhance
and enrich your holidays and special
celebrations - extensive selection of tallit,
kiddush cups, mezuzahs and more.
• Our cash-back policy makes gift giving easy.
Master Card and Visa are accepted.
• Please do not hesitate to call with any questions
or requests for special appointments.
You may reach: Lisa at 248-563-3100,
Denise at 248-855-4842 or
Mary Lou at 248-875-1595
November Special
Attendee:_______________________________________________
(please print)
Please list below those (if any) with whom you would like to be seated:
30% OFF CANDLESTICKS
*Must be over $25 and in stock; excludes special orders.
Make checks payable to Temple Israel Sisterhood and return to:
Risa Levinson, 6864 Trailview Court, West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 538-8448
www.temple-israel.org
Gift Shop hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 2-6 PM
Sunday 9:30 AM - 12 PM
(Religious School Days)
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K’hillah — Get Involved
Brotherhood
PAY YOUR BROTHERHOOD DUES TODAY!
2014-2015 FISCAL YEAR DUES ARE NOW DUE
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PAY YOUR BROTHERHOOD DUES.
Your dues support the youth and community
oriented programs that Brotherhood sponsors.
Upcoming Events
November
13 |The Lodge Fundraiser
December
19 |Housing the Homeless
with Brotherhood
February
12 |Inter-Congregational Men’s
Club Dinner
•••••••
USHER CORPS.
Come to Temple Israel on Shabbat holidays or for
our other programs and see these smiling faces.
Go to www.temple-israel.org and click on Get Involved, then go to the Brotherhood page.
Once there, choose the application link. Fill in the information and submit.
ACHIM - SPIRITUAL JOURNEY FOR MEN
Open to all men of Temple Israel • Sponsored by Brotherhood
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2014 • 6:30 – 8:30 PM
“Are You Missing Something?” – When did you realize that there was something missing
in your life? Yesterday? The day before? We will talk about what’s missing, turning it over
and over in our hands. Then, we’ll look in our hearts to see if something is missing there. At
ACHIM, we will meet in the safety of our circle. We’ll talk about what’s missing and reveal
the deeper meanings for each of us.
ACHIM is a safe place for men to share meaningful thoughts and emotions and move toward
greater strength of character. We’ll meet and catch up with each other over a small meal. We’ll
sing/chant songs from the Jewish tradition. We’ll look for deeper meanings inside ourselves as
we find strength in our brotherhood. All men in the Jewish community are welcome to attend.
RSVP to John Shanteau at john.shanteau@gmail.com.
BROTHERHOOD FUNDRAISER
Brody’s Camp Supplies
(Girls and Boys) & Custom Printing
Present this coupon when ordering at Brody’s Camp Supplies and Custom Printing and
they will donate 10% of every purchase,
Members of the 2014-15 Brotherhood Usher Corps.
HELP WANTED: USHERS
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Do you have time to give on a
Saturday morning?
We are looking for some fresh smiling
fa ces to g reet ou r con g rega nts a nd
guests. We also need ushers for other
services and special events, whatever
works for you! For more information,
contact Art Dubin at 248-737-8897 or
countryart@comcast.net.
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made between November 1 and November 30, 2014,
to the Temple Israel Brotherhood.
Donated funds will support
youth programming at Temple Israel.
Brody’s Camp Supplies & Customs • West Bloomfield, MI • www.brodysonline.com
GET INVOLVED
We are always looking for new members to get involved and support our
activities. Enroll online at www.temple-israel.org and click on Get Involved,
then go to the Brotherhood page. Once there, choose the application link,
fill in the information and send in your dues check.
Temple Israel
Brotherhood
K’hillah — Get Involved
2015 ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS - GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT!!­
Save Money and Support Temple Israel Brotherhood
The 2015 Entertainment Book is filled with hundreds of coupons, special offers, and more. You can
save money on dining, travel, movie tickets, and groceries. You can redeem 1000s of coupons with
your smartphone. Coupons are valid until December 30, 2015 (more than a year!) Online coupons are
added to the website daily. Included this year is the Premier Dining Collection, a special supplement
that provides you with opportunities to try many of the finest restaurants in the Detroit metro area - all
with special introductory offers. Also includes the Entertainment Mobile App, which gives you instant
access to every edition of the Entertainment Book from your smartphone! Order the book online at
www.entertainment.com/support, in over 140 US editions. When ordering online, enter seller
#48193 and the zip code for the desired city you which to purchase. This is perfect for students and
those who spend winters away.
Books may be purchased for $35 by contacting Art Dubin at 248-737-8897 or countryart@comcast.net.
We thank you in advance for your support.
TEMPLE ISRAEL
“FEED YOURSELF
& FEED THE
HOMELESS”
FUNDRAISER­
All friends, family and supporters of Temple Israel & the South Oakland County Shelter
are invited to participate in their fundraising event
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Great food, great fun & a great cause! Come on in to The Lodge Grill & Bar in Keego Harbor
(2812 Orchard Lake Rd.) For lunch, dinner or a late night snack!
20% OF ALL PURCHASES ACCOMPANIED BY
THIS CERTIFICATE WILL BE DONATED TO
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD!
(Not valid with any other coupon, discount or special)
www.temple-israel.org
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In Review
The Mitzvah of a Lifetime…
From the Robert Sosnick Family Life Center Director……
Our 17th annual Kever Avot on Sunday
September 14, 2014 was terrific!
Well over 150 volunteers and 75 senior adults
participated in this “mitzvah of a lifetime.”
We would like to thank all of our fantastic
volunteers and chase car drivers for this
wonderful act of kindness.
We send a special “Todah Rabah” to our
Co-Chairs Marc Siegler and Norm Samson.
Many thanks to our fabulous and dedicated
bus captains:
Bob Appel, Sari Baskin, Natalie & Sid
Blatnikoff, Fred Erlich, Debbie Frommer,
Barry Feldman, Linda “Lou” Goldman,
Bobbie Green, Paula & Jay Korelitz, Joey
Roberts, Norm Samson, Jodi Schaefer, Marc
Siegler, Karen Sherbin, Janice Tracht, Ilene
Techner & Amy Weiner for the outstanding
job they did! These bus captains are fabulous,
keep coming back and we love and thank
them! We could not do it without them!!
We send a warm hearted thank you to
Jewish Senior Life for continuing to provide
our seniors with lunch. We also need to
thank Breath of Spring florist for donating
hundreds of flowers for our special day and
for continuing to participate in this Mitzvah
of a Lifetime.
This program would not be possible without
the continued love & support of Herb
Kaufman, David & Ilene Techner, Chad &
Trap Techner and Josh Tobias from The Ira
Kaufman Chapel. We send them our heartfelt
thanks.
L’Shalom,
Kari K. Provizer, LMSW, ACSW
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Temple Israel
Temple Family
Felicitations to:
WEDDINGS:
Jessica Sloane Abr ams, Daughter of
Wendy and Henry Abrams, to Aaron John Hodari,
Son of Nancy and Alberto Hodari.
Breeyon Car a Joseff, Daughter of Sherri
and Steven Joseff, to Philip Gil Goldsmith, Son of
Carole and Howard Goldsmith.
M elissa Gay le M a rcus, Daughter
of Andrea and Kenneth Marcus, to Eduard
Mikinberg, Son of Polina and Mark Mikinberg.
Cathy Ann Sar acino to Arthur Howard
Kirsh.
Marci Lauren Schwartz, Daughter of
Barbara and Steven Schwartz, to Boris Taran, Son
of Irina and Igor Taran.
BIRTHS & BLESSINGS:
H arper Rose Fa ntich, Daughter of
Jennifer and Kevin Fantich. Granddaughter
of Rhonda and Steven Satovsky and Roz and
Bernie Fantich. Great-Granddaughter of Shirley
Modiano, Betty and Marvin Adell, Phyllis and
Stanley Satovsky, and Connie and David Sklar.
Sydney Paige Goodman, Daughter of
Stacey and Adam Goodman. Granddaughter of
Judy and Daniel Weiner, Barbara and John Levine,
and Brenda and Mark Goodman.
Eth a n Stone H a r r is, Son of Julie
Trepeck Harris and William “Billy” Harris.
Grandson of Judith “Judy” Trepeck and Norman
Trepeck and Mayta and Bruce Harris. GreatGrandson of Eric Steiner.
Emily Beatrice Kelman, Daughter of
Dana Winshall and David Kelman. Granddaughter
of Karen and Bill Winshall and Janice and Barry
Kelman.
Eliana “Elle” Blair Liner, Daughter
of Michael “A ri” and Hallie (Gelb) Liner.
Granddaughter of Lori and David Liner and
Helene and Eliot Gelb. Great-Granddaughter of
Myron and Charlotte Liner and Gloria Gelb.
Joshua George Lipson, Son of Sarah and
David Lipson. Grandson of Nancy and Kenneth
Lipson and Beryl and Mickey Levin. GreatGrandson of Honora Lipson.
Elle Lorelai Smith, Daughter of Amanda
and Ethan Smith. Granddaughter of Rhonda and
Jeffrey Shuster and Patricia and John W. Smith.
Great-Granddaughter of Shirley and Sanford Green,
Hannah and Bill Johnston, and Genevieve Smith.
Dyl an Hudson Steinberg, Son of
Joanna and Mike Steinberg. Grandson of Carole and
Larry Miller and Debby and Terry Steinberg. GreatGrandson of Gertrude Cohen and Rita Steinberg.
IN MEMORIAM:
Upfal and Nathan Upfal. Grandfather of Mara
Leichtman, Hava Leichtman, Ari Leichtman,
Robert Altman, Husband of Ellen Altman. Alexa Feldman, Bethany Feldman, Jessica Upfal,
Father of Sara Schuster and Rachel (Omar) and Joshua Upfal. Brother of Al Scheible. Also
Andrawos. Brother of James (Cheryl) Altman. survived by care givers Chris and Sam Ward.
Uncle of Alex (Kari) Altman and Eric Altman.
M artin Her m an, Father of Beth (Eli)
H a zel Watrous A rch a mbault, Maroko, Marsha (Dr. Daniel) Seff and Barbara
Mother of Mary Archambault (Bryant) Frank, (Dr. Alex) Green. Grandfather of Jordan Maroko,
Karen Archambault (Skip) Hubbard, Raymond Alex Maroko, Abby Maroko, Ilana Seff, Ari Seff,
(Elizabeth) Archambault, and Thomas (Kathleen) Nicole Green, Austin Green and Taylor Green. Also
Archambault. Grandmother of William Frank, survived by in-laws, Sondra Herman, Arnold (Mary)
A le x Fra n k, T homa s (Cher yl) Hubba rd, Davidson, and Dr. Maurice (Randy) Davidson.
Elizabeth Hubbard, Heather A rchambault
(Scott Runyon), Seth Archambault, and Taylor Desmond Isa acs, Husband of Marilyn
(Nicole) Archambault. Great-Grandmother of Tapson-Isa ac s. Fat her of Gregor y Isa ac s.
Sydney Archambault, Catherine Hubbard, Claire Grandfather of Jackson Isaacs and Wyatt Isaacs.
Hubbard, and Andrew Hubbard. Sister-in-law of Dear friend of Robert Seffinger.
Daisy Watrous and Helen Lundberg.
Sol Leider, Father of Sue Ann (Mike) Basta.
David Bachaiov, Father of Claire Lynn Grandfather of Skyler Basta. Brother of Hal
Epstein, Mark Bachaiov, Abby (Randy) McBride (Elissa) Leider. In-law of Ella and Jerry Modell,
and Sherri (Jerry) Nosanchuk. Grandfather of Rose Matz, Marcia (Steve) Meyers, Trudy (Stan)
Carli Epstein, Chad Epstein, Aaron (Kristina Berlin, and Raechel (Lenny) Nagel. Uncle of
Ratajczak) Epstein, Jacob Bachaiov, Ruthy Michelle (Bobby) Kleiman.
McBride, Charley McBride and Max Nosanchuk. Betty G. Lewis, Mother of Keith (Jen) Lewis
Brother-in-law of Yaffa Bachaiov. Uncle of Riya and Lori (Peter Morris) Lewis. Grandmother of
Karvate and Rina Asherov. Former husband of Mia Lewis, Jack Lewis, Corey Lewis, Amy Morris,
Prissy Bachaiov.
and Dylon Morris.
Betty Leone Banner, Mother of Myra Dr. Richard Merkle, Husband of Linda
(Larry Lawson) Greenwald, Mark (Marjorie) Merkle. Father of Dr. Laura (Michael) Gruskin,
Banner and David Banner. Grandmother of Stephen Dr. Suzanne “Susie” (Dr. Alan Silverman) Merkle,
(Helene) Greenwald, Eric (Lisa) Greenwald, and Karen (Michael “Mike” Finkelstein) Merkle.
Alexandra (Steven) Walton, Erin Banner and Grandmother of Eric, “Alex” Alexander and
Carrie (Tome) Aprik. Great-Grandmother of Nikolas Gruskin, Brittany, Bradley and Jenna
Noah, Violet, Benjamin and Jordan Greenwald. Silverman, and Alexandra “Lexie”, Jackson and
Milton Baron, Husband of Mary Baron. Julia Finkelstein. Brother-in-law of Dr. Lary
Father of Richard (Nancy) Baron and Amy (Janice) Berkower and Dr. Morrie Dubin.
(Daniel) Villegas. Brother of Shirley Uman. Esther Morof, Wife of Irving Morof.
Grandfather of Carly Baron and Michael Baron. Mother of Sandy (David) Wolfe and Howard
Louise Bresler, Sister of Lenore Freed (Dia ne) Morof. Gra ndmother of A ma nda
and Phillip (Iris) Bresler. Aunt of Larry (Helaine Katzman, Jake Katzman, Alex Katzman, Derek
“Laini”) Freed, Joni (Bill Seikaly) Lipson, Beverly Wolfe, Ethan Wolfe, Melissa (Aubby) Sherman,
Freed, Ben Bresler and Steven Bresler. Great-Aunt and Jonathan Morof.
of Joshua Freed, Daniel “Danny” Freed, Jacob Dorothy Schechter Hoyt, Mother of
“Jake” Freed, Zachary and Ross Lipson, Javan and Larry (Kim) Schechter, Suzanne (Stewart) Levin,
Shane Bresler.
Hope (Gene) Silverman, Lynne (Ed) Kirwin,
Her bert Da itch, Husband of Laurel and Francine (George) Smiley. Grandmother of
Daitch. Father of Michael Daitch, Jodi Villeneuve Carla Schechter, Noah Schechter, Joey Schechter,
and Robert (Ellen) Daitch. Brother of Ann Finn, Jordan Lowy, Todd (Taal) Hasak-Lowy, Adam
Barbara Lefton and Jeannett Daitch. Grandfather (Shira Rutman) Lowy, Marla (Travis) Stills, Denise
Silverman, Mary Reed, Sean (Vera) Smiley, Jeff Pine,
of four.
Ruth (Jon-Paul Salonen) Smiley, and Jeremy (Linda
Lorr aine Pauline Fenster, Wife of Malima) Smiley. Great-Grandmother of Ariel HasakIrwin Fenster. Mother of Matthew Fenster and Lowy, Noam Hasak-Lowy, Irit Rutman-Lowy,
Laynie (Michael) Langnas. Sister of Sandra (Dr. Micah Rutman-Lowy, Hayden Stills, Ava Stills, Evan
Robert) Matthews and Terry (Dr. Claude) Oster. Silverman, Sean Reed, Elizabeth Reed, Collin Reed,
Grandmother of Sara, Brian and Leah Langnas. Hanna Reed, James Pine, Dallas Pine, Malte Salonen,
Gor don Gold, Husband of Marlene Rya Salonen, Dylan Smiley, and Jade Smiley. Also
Gold. Father of Randy (Sandra) Shillman and survived by Harvey (Jan) Hoyt, Roger (Sandy) Hoyt,
Tracey (David) Kriegstein. Grandfather of Noah and Joleen (Scott) Karson.
Kriegstein, Karly Kriegstein, Isabella Shillman and Dr. Phillip J. K aplan, Husband of Rosan
Sienna Shillman. Brother of Stuart (Ronna) Gold Kaplan. Father of Renee Kaplan, Steven (Allison)
and Dr. Fredric (Linda) Gold. Uncle of Melissa Kaplan and Jeffrey Kaplan. Grandfather of Erin
Gold and Jessica Gold.
(Thomas Bartunek) Kaplan, Joshua Kaplan,
Jordan Adam Zeitlin, Son of Christine
and David Zeitlin. Grandson of Lisa and Barry
Zeitlin and Nadira and Amir Shammas. GreatJulius J. Harwood, Husband of Naomi Samantha (Harold) Fried, Benjamin Gluck and
Grandson of Helen and Milton Faye, Barbara
Harwood. Father of Gail (Robert) Katz, Dane Madeline Kaplan. Brother of Michael (Sandra)
Allen, and Khatoon Mattia.
(Amy) Harwood, Caren Harwood, Rochelle Kaplan, Geraldine Kraus and Lorraine Stocker.
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Temple Family / Tributes
George Vine, Husband of Judy Vine. Father
of Michael (Bill Getreuer) Vine, Sandy Sirlin
Vine, Allen Vine, Betsy (Dr. Howard) Golan and
David (Stacia) Share. Grandfather of Samantha
Vine, Evan Vine, Derek, Anna, Nicole Baumhaft,
Joshua R asansk y, Son of Jennifer and Jason Baumhaft, Micah Golan, Ari Golan and
Michael Rasansky. Brother of Lily Rasansky. Jordan Golan. Son-in-law of Charles and Ruth
Rader. Brother-in-law of Ron Share and Sheldon
Audr ey Lucow, Mother of Cindy and Grandson of Cheryl and John Slaim and Cheryl
(Bonnie) Rader.
James Stegman and Michael and Nancy Lucow. and Ronald Rasansky.
Grandmother of David and Melissa Stegman Jerome “Jerry” Robbins, Husband of M arillyn Remeny Zucker, Mother
and Nina Lucow. Great-Grandmother of Jordan Marge Robbins. Father of Debbie Robbins, Nancy of Sharie (Albert) Gladner and Douglas Peneny.
Mason Stegman. Aunt of Bruce, Ellen and Jeremy Robbins-Mandell, Michael (Sandy) Robbins, and Grandmother of Nicole (“Ted” Edward) Wagner
Zickerman. Also survived by caregivers Patricia Donna (Don) Morton. Grandfather of Keith and Merrily (Kenny) Gechter. Great-Grandmother
Harris and Judye Kaner.
Mandell, Shayna Mandell, Hayley Mandell, of Chloe Wagner, Carter Wagner, Evrett Gechter
and Trudy Gechter. Sister of Sandra Carmen.
Jack Perlman, Father of Howard (Linda Bryan Robbins, Lauren Robbins, Scott Evans,
Ross) Perlman and Mitzi Weinberg. Grandfather Glenn Evans, and Eric Evans. Brother of Daniel
of Jenny (Guy) Shaham, Ryan Perlman, Justin (Estelle) Robbins, Joel Gerson, and Audrey Gerson.
Ross, and Jonathan (Becky) Weinberg. Great- Brother-in-law of Judge Stephen (Caroline)
Grandfather of Evan Shaham, Jonah Shaham, Lily Cooper, Madeline (Jerry) Harris, and David Barr.
Shaham, and Mia Perlman. Brother of Charles
Alexander S. K arp, Husband of Gabriella
Karp. Father of Gary Karp (Brenda Wayne) and
David (Judy) Karp. Grandfather of Jaime, Allison,
Adam, Lindsey, Danielle and Jaynie Karp. Brotherin-law of Thomas (Agnes) Lugosi and Dianne
Burger. Also survived by Beth Karp and business
partner, Earl (Renee) Ishbia.
Tributes
ADMINISTRATOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
For charitable purposes.
In Honor Of:
Wishing Happy & Healthy New Year to Yolanda & David
Tisdale – Laurie & Harry Sheldon
Engagement of Risa VanDerAue & Dr. Brian Kirschner
– Cindy & Mark Kandel
DONNA & ALLAN APPLE FUND
FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Provides madrachim support for children with special needs.
In Honor Of:
Special Birthday of Jerry Cooper – Mickey & Cal Mackey
In Memory Of:
Gordy Gold – Donna & Alan Apple
Martin Herman – Lori & Ben David
Ruth Baker Jacobowitz – Lori, Paul & Natalie Jacobs
BARBARA E. BERNSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND
Provides support to families and individuals suffering a
bereavement. Provides assistance for Family Camp.
In Memory Of:
Dorothy Genetti – Estelle & Seymour Kleiman
BARBARA & DOUGLAS BLOOM
SPECIAL NEEDS FUND FOR SINGLE MOTHERS
In Honor Of:
60th Birthday of Marcie Grant – Ann Maguran
BROWN FAMILY HEBREW EDUCATION FUND
Provides a full need-based Hebrew School scholarship annually.
In Memory Of:
Hanna Linden – Marcia & Larry Brown
MARLENE BUDMAN
REMEMBRANCE GARDEN FUND
Plants spring flowers annually on the grounds of Temple Israel.
In Memory Of:
Robert Altman – Brian, Shelly, Josh & Lexie Marks; Sarah
& Steve Neuman; Linda & Robert Schmier
Eddie Ruzumna – Phyllis & Jerry Brickner; Julie &
Billy Stern
Irv Koidin – Linda & Robert Schmier
COURTNEY LISA CANTOR
ISRAEL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides funds for youth travel to Israel.
In Honor Of:
Birth of Eli Benjamin Ferrari; Birth of Sadie & Shash;
32 (Elaine) Perlman. Brother-in-law of Florence
Perlman, Louis Milgrom and Myron (Jackie)
Milgrom. Also survived by dear friend Birdie
McGee and caregivers Barbara Mulik, Annie
Neeley and Magda Podgarska.
Engagement of Risa VanDerAue & Dr. Brian Kirschner
– Sherry Cantor & Family
Marriage of Jessie & Aaron Hodari – Stacy & Jeffrey
Brodsky
Birth of Mila Hope Sacks – Sherry Cantor; Jamie & Mike
Ben & Family
In Memory Of:
Gordy Gold – Sherry Cantor & Family
Dorothy Schechter Hoyt – Sherry & Evelyn Cantor
Anne Tanenhaus – Lisa, Rick, Mason & Blake Rubenfaer
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Manuel Ben – Larky-Savin Family; Fran Savin; Vecera
Family
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
For charitable purposes.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels – Janet
Dolinka; Sharie Gladner; Sheri & Ron Loeb; Andrea &
Ken Marcus & Family; Deb, Eric & Sarah Schiffer; Julie
& Billy Stern
In appreciation of Cantor Michael Smolash – Greenberg
Family; Sheri & Ron Loeb
In Memory Of:
Betty Leone Banner – Steven Siman
CARING COMMUNITY FUND
Supports the programs of Temple Israel’s Caring Community.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Sally Barnard – Sharon & Ron
Goldenberg
Congratulations to Dr. Allan Chernick – Carol Kromirs
In appreciation of Lisa & Lou Corey & Dennis – Ruth
Farber
Thankful for Adam Forman – Linda & Howard Newman
Bar Mitzvah of Ryan Frank – Michelle & Steve Passon
Speedy recovery of Mike Goldfine – Sarita & Danny
Bagdade
25th Wedding Anniversary of Terri & Howard Herman
– Cheryle & Irv Lutwin
Special Birthday of Sandy Lefkofsky – Mary Schwartz
Speedy Recovery of Dori Leib – Carolyn & Steven Marks
Special Birthday of Linda Lenchner - Liz & Bill LaKritz
In appreciation of Cantorial Soloist Neil Michaels – Erica
& Michael Yaker & Family
Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Schiffer – Linda & Joey Roberts;
Marlene & Michael Swarin
Special Birthday of Dr. Jack Singer – Debbie Rottman
B’nai Mitzvah of Robert & Jeffrey Sprung – Ileene Zate
Speedy recovery of Terry Stein – Linda & Joey Roberts
Birth of Ethan Stone – Yolanda & David Tisdale
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In Memory Of:
Betty Banner – Cheryl & Marc Bocknek
Solomon Brofman; Bassya Liberman; Gersh Spektor –
Bronya & Mark Spektor
Judy Cohen; Robert Kopelman – Linda & Steven Klein
Herbert Daitch –Shelley & Scott Meltzer
Gordon Gold – Carol & Rick Monash
Julius Harwood – Sheila & Dan Schiffer
Ruth Jacobowitz – Edward & Sandra Rosenbaum; Reva
& Bernard Talon
Alexander Karp – Liz & Bill LaKritz
Hanna Linden – Mr. & Mrs. Andy Marks; Carolyn &
Steven Marks
Jill Menken – Nellie Wish
Joshua Rasansky – Linda Sucher Barnett & Family;
Donna & Jack Belen & Family; Cherie & Neil Blazofsky;
Cheryl & Marc Bocknek; Stacy, Kevin & Madison Brand;
Fabrizio & Cheryl Casini & Family; Sharon & Jay Daitch
& Family; Linda & Tom Ditkoff; Stephanie & Jordan
Dubow; Jenny & Erik Friedman; Alyssa, Howard &
Ashley Goldberg; Jonathan Gourwitz; Barbara & Stephen
Hoffman; Debbie & David Kolb; Dolores Max; Linda &
Howard Newman; Barbara & Jeffrey Olstein; Sandy &
Daniel Panush; Anat, Kevin & Ethan Pinsky; Linda &
Jeffrey Serman; Sandi & Larry Stocker; Karen Walkon;
Barbara & Abe Weberman; Debbie & Jeff Tapper; Nancy
Zeidman; Amy Zeskind & Family; Julian, Eric, Wendy,
Devin & Colin
Jerome Robbins – Debbie & Henry Gornbein; Judy &
Allan Tushman
Diane Rubenfire – Carole & Jerry Maltzman
Edith Schwartz – Carolyn & Steven Marks
Thelma Shuster – Roz & Stanford Blanck; Elissa &
Danny Kline
Sylvia Swarin – Diane Krome
Michael Yabrove – Pearl Moss
Marillyn Remeny Zucker – Sheila & Dan Schiffer
JOSEPHINE & HARRY COLTON
SHABBAT B’YACHAD AND COLLEGE FUND
Provides a “First Shabbat” dinner to families of newborn or
adopted children and college packages.
In Memory Of:
Gordon Gold; Miki Zimring – Didi & Richard Colton
CONCERT/LECTURE FUND OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
Assists in the support of concerts and lectures at Temple Israel.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recover y of Dr. & Mrs. Sidney Stone –
Judy Trotsky
In appreciation of Andrea Trivax – Deb, Eric & Sarah Schiffer
Temple Israel
Tributes
In Memory Of:
Herbert Daitch – Sharon & Jay Daitch
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Walter Jarvis – Sallie Jarvis
ETHEL & ROBERT DANTO
CHILDREN’S LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER FUND
Provides annual support for the Hodari Family Children’s
Library and Media Center.
In Honor Of:
Birth of Harper Rose Fantich – Phyllis & Jerry Brickner
ARTHUR DUBIN CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS
SCHOOL FUND
Aids families with children with special needs.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Barbara Haber – Sheila Weinbaum
& Jim Prenzlauer
In Memory Of:
Betty Banner – Barbara & Larry Haber
Chuck Bennett – Aunt Clara, Susie, Howard & Art Dubin
Jack Perlman – Bill Rosen
Chuck Schweiger – Sheri & Ron Loeb
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Etta Solomon – Susie & Howard Dubin & Family
ZACHARY M. TALAN EDELSON
MACCABI SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides scholarships for Temple Israel Maccabi participants.
In Honor Of:
Marriage of Adam & Sarah – Bara & Steve Schwartz
Mazel Tov to Dr. Freda Lerman – Glen Fisher
In Memory Of:
Edward Ruzumna – Fisher Family; Lorie & Jeff Trauben
& Family
Edith Schwartz – Beverly & Marvin Talan
JACQUELINE R. FOX TORAH STUDY &
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides school scholarships and funding for the Torah study
class.
In Honor Of:
Wishing a Healthier & Happy New Year to Nancy &
David Gad-Harf; Wishing a Healthier & Happy New Year
to Frank Hoffman & Family – Shirley Plotnik
RABBI LEON FRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Supports the Temple Israel’s Religious School and Nursery
School scholarships and programs.
In Memory Of:
Gertrude Lieberman; Benée Susan Stern; Mollie Stern
– Jerry Stern
FLORENCE A. GELLER
FOOD FOR THE NEEDY FUND
Provides food for the needy.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Vincent Dorio; Speedy recovery of
Zelda Stone – Roslind Hayes
In Memory Of:
Marion Howley – Roslind Hayes
GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND
Provides long term funding for Temple Israel.
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Brayden Hirsch – Susan & Richard Roth
GENERAL GIFTS FUND
In Honor Of:
Celebration of good health for Leon Weiss – Jacob, Devra
& Gilbo
Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Schiffer – Rita Rubin
In Memory Of:
Flora Dovro Davidov – Inna & Oleg Savka
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DR. FREDRIC & LINDA GOLD
NEWLYWED MEZUZAH FUND
Gives a gift of a new mezuzah for all new couples blessed at
Temple Israel.
In Honor Of:
Marriage of Jessie & Aaron Hodari – Rhonda & Steven
Satovsky
In Memory Of:
Gordon Gold – Linda & Dr. Fredric Gold; Margi &
Harry Weinhaus
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Frank Wolfson – Dr. Fredric & Linda Gold
GOODMAN FAMILY JUDAICA MUSEUM FUND
Provides funding for the Temple Israel Judaica Museum and
its programs.
In Honor Of:
Birth of Samuel Buck Goodman – Hedy & David Blatt;
Sharon & Ron Goldenberg; Linda F. Weiss
Bat Mitzvah of Brayden Hirsch – Carole & Curt Slotkin
Marriage of Lindsay & John Mallin – Joyce & Steve
Shwedel
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Albert “Obbie” Goodman – Teri & Mark Goodman
Josephine Jackson; Betty Shaffer – Janet Ron Strote
STEVEN GOTLIB MEMORIAL FUND
Supports our annual Housing the Homeless project.
In Memory Of:
Marian Shlom – Lisa, Rick, Mason & Blake Rubenfaer
ESTELLE HURWITZ BAR/BAT MITZVAH
MEMORIAL FUND
Assists Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrants with their Bar/Bat Mitzvah
expenses at Temple Israel.
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Brayden Hirsch – Shirley & Stan Halprin
IWREY FAMILY SPECIAL NEEDS FUND
Serves the needs of the elderly and individuals with disabilities
through hearing devices and transportation.
In Honor Of:
65th Birthday of Sharon Chupack – Diane, Alan, Ross
& Hannah Bloom
Bat Mitzvah of Madeline Iwrey – Glenda & Bob Lask
In Memory Of:
Robert Altman – Debbie & Alvin Iwrey
GLORIA & ALLEN KAFTAN
SHABBAT CANDLESTICK FUND
Presents Shabbat candlesticks to families at the time of the
naming of their children at Temple Israel.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Michael Daitch – Marla & Jeffrey Kaftan
STEPHAN ROSENBERGER KANDEL
NURSERY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides scholarships for nursery and bereavement books for
bereaved parents.
In Honor Of:
Birth of Harper Rose Fantich – Julie & Billy Stern
Bat Mitzvah of Brayden Hirsch – Sheryl & Shay Rosenfeld
In Memory Of:
Julius Harwood; Joshua Rasansky – Cindy & Mark
Kandel
JOYCE KELLER & MICHAEL A. WALCH
MIKVAH FUND
Maintains the beautiful treasure that Temple Israel has in
its mikvah.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Rabbi Marla Hornsten – Mary Jane
Larson; Linda Newman
50th Wedding Anniversary of Linda & Al Katzen – Joyce
Keller & Michael Walch
In appreciation of Linda Newman
In appreciation of Linda Roberts – Mary Jane Larson
HARRY & PHYLLIS KELLMAN MEMORIAL FUND
Supports senior programming at Temple Israel.
In Memory Of:
Herb Brode; Gordy Gold; Jill Menken – Barbara Jo Safran
HARRY & SARAH LAKER
MEMORIAL CONCERT FUND
Provides Temple with a concert of music with Jewish content.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Renee & Larry Laker – Suzy & Freddie
Weiner
In Memory Of:
Miles Brod – Helen Glass
Freda Mendelson – Helen & Judy Glass
JOSEPH & BESSIE LEBOWSKY
NURSERY SCHOOL FUND
Supplements toys, equipment and supplies used by the Nursery
School.
In Honor Of:
Wishing a full recovery to Cheri Epstein – Yolanda &
David Tisdale
Speedy recovery of Cathy Foster – Marcia & Ira Auslander
Marriage of Jodi Leib & Jonathan Coden – Arlene Licht
In Memory Of:
Hanna Linden; Aunt Ruth – Hedy & David Blatt
Shirley Blatt – Patricia & Dan Passman
FRAN & CAL LEVEY
NURSERY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides scholarships to assist in Nursery School fees.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Pam & Dave Haron – Susie & Michael
Levey
LIBRARY FUND
Supports Temple Israel libraries.
In Honor Of:
Special Birthday of Dr. Easton Brodsky – Yolanda &
David Tisdale
Speedy recovery of Alan Lappin; Engagement of Risa
VanDerAue & Dr. Brian Kirschner – Glenda & Bob Lask
Special Birthday of Sandy Lefkofsky – Dina & Barry
Pinsky
Mazel Tov to Jerry Megalizzi – Shelley Gach-Droz
In Memory Of:
Ruth Kwaselow – Reva Axner
Marillyn Zucker – Linda & Easton Brodsky
BERNARD E. & BERNICE S. LINDEN
FINE ARTS FUND
Assists acquisition of fine art and art forms, and to renovate
objects d’art currently in Temple Israel’s possession.
In Memory Of:
Gordon Gold; Jeanne Fishman – Paula & Howard Linden
Hanna Linden – Dorothy Sherman; Lois & Milford
Singer; Yolanda & David Tisdale
ROSALYN LINER & BARRY LINER
MEMORIAL FUND
Supports the annual Temple Israel Chanukah party.
In Honor Of:
Bar Mitzvah of Jonah Stearn – Judy & Kent Siegel
Engagement of Risa VanDerAue & Dr. Brian Kirschner
– Natalie & Sidney Blatnikoff
In Memory Of:
Betty Banner – Natalie & Sidney Blatnikoff
LIPSON FAMILY MINYAN FUND
Provides resources for Minyan expenses.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Sarah Saltzman & Scott Loney – Patty
& Jeff Mitter
In Memory Of:
Dorothy Rapp – Bill Rosen
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Betty Hauer – Annette & Steve Geruf
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Tributes
SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS EARLY
CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
To provide Early Childhood Center scholarships.
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Sabrina Goldfisher – Linda & Steve Weiss
In appreciation of Rabbi Jen Kaluzny – Baskin-Blackman
Family; Nathalie & David Zeff
Speedy recovery of Sue Kaufman – Yolanda & David
Tisdale
In appreciation of Rabbi Harold Loss – Andrea & Ken
Marcus & Family; Nathalie & David Zeff
Speedy recovery of Dr. Larry Singer – Sheri & David Jaffa
Mazel Tov Erica Solway on the birth of your Son – Solway
Family
In Memory Of:
Jason Bodzin; Barbara Saltz & Howard Saltz
Dr. Stuart Hamburger – Ina & Keith Bornstein; Robyn
Canvasser; Gayle & Arnie Goodman: Ilene Nemer; Judy
Trotsky
Martin Herman – Early Childhood Center Staff; Dana,
Joel, Maddi & Ryan Ishbia; Shirley & Dave Mascow
Hanna Linden – Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Swedler
Josh Levine – Shari & Stan Finsilver
Leon Mondro – Robyn Canvasser; Gayle Goodman;
Andy Weiss
Jack Perlman – Harriet Trager & Herbert Cohen
Joshua Rasansky – Carolyn & Steven Marks; Addie &
Neal Sweet
Edith Schwartz – Dr. Amy Marks-Swedler & Mr. Aaron
Swedler
Marillyn Zucker; Betty Lewis – Phyllis Seel & Family
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Barbara Brodsky; Sandy Brodsky; Dr. Gerald M. Trager;
Gertrude Trager; Nathan Trager; Alexander Weiss; Sara
Weiss – Harriet Trager
Tikwah Gerendasy – Sheri & Ron Loeb
LOUIS & LILY MARGOLIS FAMILY FUND
Provides two awards to 7th and 8th grade students for original
poetry focusing on a Jewish topic of social, ethical or religious
contents.
In Memory Of:
Eddie Ruzumna – Carolyn & Milt Jacobs
BARBARA AND LAWRENCE MILLMAN
FAMILY CHANUKAH FUND
Provides holiday celebrations for those in need.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Stephanie Brovenick & Family; In
appreciation of Rabbi Harold Loss; In appreciation of
Kari Provizer & Family; In appreciation of Rabbi Paul
Yedwab – Barbara & Larry Millman
In Memory Of:
Bob Altman – Barbara & Larry Millman
Betty Leone – Sheila & Dan Schiffer
PRAYER BOOK FUND
Provides prayer books and other religious publications for
Temple Israel use.
In Honor Of:
In honor of Dr. Philip & Francine Arbit; In honor of
Dr. & Mrs. Steven Arbit; In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Dan
Sonenberg – Charlotte & Meyer Arbit
Our Beautiful Family – Rebecca & Clayton Jerris
50th Wedding Anniversary of Linda & Joseph Erlich –
Karen & Rick Erlich
In appreciation of Temple Israel – Lauren, Rick, Ethan,
Isabel & Olivia Johnson
In appreciation of Temple Israel Rabbis & Cantors –
Barbara Saltz
In honor of Juanita Victor – Linda & Dr. Easton Brodsky
In Memory Of:
Judy Cohen – Norman & Nayda Schwartz
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Leonard Saltz – Barbara Saltz & Family
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For charitable purposes.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Rabbi Josh Bennett – Sara, David &
Josh Lipson; Karen & Jerry Mehler & Family of Shirlee
Novetsky; Family of Ann F. Siegel; Julie & Billy Stern;
Erica & Michael Yaker & Family
Bat Mitzvah of Brayden Hirsch – Shelley & Arthur Fine
In appreciation of Rabbi Marla Hornsten – Sharie Gladner
In appreciation of Rabbi Jen Kaluzny – Cheryl & Marc
Bocknek
B’nai Mitzvah of Jonah & Olivia Karson – Shirley Clayton
& Arnie Fuller
In appreciation of Rabbi Jen Lader – Deb, Eric & Sarah
Schiffer
Mazel Tov Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lenchner on the Bar
Mitzvah of your Grandson – Harriet & Morty Freedman
In appreciation of Rabbi Harold Loss – Greenberg
Family; Dr. Benjamin & Joan Stein; Erica & Michael
Yaker & Family
In appreciation of Cantor Michael Smolash – Erica &
Michael Yaker & Family
Marriage of Ari & Blair Stern – Lynne & Jeffrey Obron
& Family
In appreciation of Temple Israel Rabbis & Cantors –
Phyllis & Ken Abrahams; Sheri & Ron Loeb; Barbara &
Richard Rosenthal; Sheila & Daniel Schiffer
In appreciation of Rabbi Paul Yedwab – Jerry Megalizzi;
Karen & Ted Miller; Erica & Michael Yaker & Family
In Memory Of:
Robert Altman – Barbara & Larry Dubb
Hazel W. Archambault – Suzi & John Colman
Louise Bresler – Harriett & Morton Freedman
Lorraine Fenster – Barbara & Erwin Gutenberg
Gordon Gold – Vivian & Michael Sanfield; Marci &
Paul Zeman
Martin Herman; Melvin Marsch – Marci & Paul Zeman
Ruth Baker Jacobowitz – Evelyn Kepes
Dr. Mervyn Lakin – Sara & Marvin Hoffman
Jerome Robbins – Nancy Firestone
Doris Rosen – Linda & Steve Weiss
Jerome M. Schwartz; Michael H. Schwartz – Pauline &
Harry Schwartz
Jerry Schwartz – Alexander Hoffman
Belle Sherman – Bayle & Erwin Gutenberg
Madge Wilson – Marci & Larry Coggan
FAYE & DON REIFLER MEMORIAL YOUTH TRIP
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Provides scholarships to Temple Israel youth group members
to attend youth trips.
In Honor Of:
Bar Mitzvah of Sam Greenberg – Nancy Turken
In Memory Of:
Jack David Abramson – Liza, Alan & Marcus Reifler
Hanna Linden – Amy, J.J., Madi & Morgan Reifler; Liza,
Alan & Marcus Reifler
Marion Shlom – Margi & Harry Weinhaus
NORMAN ROSS MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Special Birthday of Sidney Blackman; Special Birthday
of Marilyn Rothenberg; Special Birthday of Marc
Rothenberg; Special Birthday of Mel Rothenberg –
Marsha Ross
In Memory Of:
Hanna Linden; Audrey Lucow – Marsha Ross
SAMSON FAMILY MINYAN FUND
Assists in the expenses of the daily Minyan.
In Honor Of:
80th Birthday of Mr. Jerry Cooper – Sue Ellen & Art Berlin
Speedy recovery of Michael Weinstock – Ilene & Martin
Kuretzky
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DEBR A & JOSEPH SILV ER L’DOR V ’DOR,
GEN ER AT ION TO GEN ER AT ION FA MILY
GARDEN PERPETUATION FUND
Perpetuates the care and maintenance of Temple Israel’s L’Dor
V’Dor, Generation to Generation, Family Gardens.
In Honor Of:
Mazel Tov Dr. & Mrs. Myron Gerber on the engagement
of your daughter – Joyce & Harold Morof
In appreciation of Joyce Morof – Debbie, Bob, David,
Candace, Jacob & Juliana
Birth of Juliana Marie Silver – Sharon & Ron Goldenberg
In appreciation of Temple Israel Clergy – Debbie Silver
In Memory Of:
Esther Morof – Debbie Silver, Bob Heller, David Silver,
Candace, Jacob & Juliana
ANNA RUTH, HELEN, LENA SOLOMON &
ESTHER SOLOMON KRAUSE SUMMER
CAMP SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL FUND
Assists Temple Israel youth to participate in Jewish summer
programs.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Rabbi Jen Kaluzny – Marsha Sakwa
ROBERT SOSNICK
FAMILY LIFE CENTER ENDOWMENT
Supports Temple Israel’s Family Life Center.
In Honor Of:
Wishing a Happy & Healthy New Year to Mr. & Mrs.
Byron Gerson; Wishing a Happy & Healthy New Year to
Mrs. Erwin Groner; Wishing a Happy & Healthy New
Year to Mrs. Doreen Hermelin & Dr. Mel Lester; Wishing
a Happy & Healthy New Year to Mr. & Mrs. Ira Jaffe;
Wishing a Happy & Healthy New Year to Mr. & Mrs.
Daniel Stern & Family: Wishing a Happy & Healthy
New Year to Mr. & Mrs. Abdi Yaghoubi & Family – SuSu
Sosnick & Family
Wishing a Happy & Healthy New Year to Estelle Miller;
Wishing a Happy & Healthy New Year to SuSu Sosnick
& Family – Abdi & Rita Yaghoubi & Family
RABBI M. ROBERT SYME MEMORIAL FUND
Provides for summer music programming.
In Honor Of:
85th Birthday of Jerry Agranove – Debbi Sue, Gordon,
Aaron, Jeremy, Cristina, Evan & Miles
Birth of Miles Arturo Krass – Gordon Krass & Family
SONIA SYME & MICHAEL SYME
MEMORIAL FUND
Provides camperships and other charitable purposes.
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Michael Syme; Sonia Syme – Suzanne & David Syme
ALICIA JOY TECHNER MEMORIAL FUND
Provides an annual parenting conference.
In Honor Of:
Bar Mitzvah of Anthony Gilbert – Lynn & Harvey Rubin
In appreciation of David Techner – Sharie Gladner
In Memory Of:
Gordon Gold – Lynn & Harvey Rubin
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD FUND
Supports Temple Israel Brotherhood programming.
In Memory Of:
Marillyn Zucker – Temple Israel Brotherhood
TEMPLE ISRAEL ENVIRONMENTAL FUND
Supports Temple Israel “Green” Projects.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Rabbi Josh Bennett – Carole Maltzman
TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD FUND
Supports Temple Israel Sisterhood programming.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Linda Mickelson – Susan Singer;
Camille McMillan; Rochelle Meyers; Judy Wayne
SpeedyrecoveryofNorinneSelesko–CamilleMcMillan;JudyWayne
Temple Israel
Tributes
Mazel Tov to the Sklar Family on your Baby naming –
McMillan Family
In Memory Of:
Dr. Stuart Hamburger – Carole & Jerry J. Maltzman
Joshua Logan Rasansky – Lindsay & Jason Cox
Thelma Schuster – Susan & David Singer
Marillyn Zucker – Jerry & Eileen Isenberg; Kerry
Litinsky; Elissa Kline; Camille McMillan; Susan & David
Singer; Judy Wayne; Donna & Stuart Wise
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Evelyn Pianin – Susan & David Singer
DOROTHY THAL SUMMER CAMP FUND
An award to a Temple Israel youth wishing to participate in
a Jewish camp program.
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Temple Israel – Rebecca Singer
In Memory Of:
Marillyn Zucker – Harriet & Ed Trackman
JACKIE UNATIN MEMORIAL CHANUKAH FUND
Provides holiday celebrations for those in need.
In Honor Of:
Special Birthday of Hailey Agree; Special Birthday of Joey
Agree – Arlene & Rick Agree
In Memory Of:
Lillian Gallant; Dorothy Schechter – Arlene & Rick Agree
Ruth Baker Jacobowitz – Lisa & Richard Rosenbaum
Marion Shlom – Jessica, Eric & Jack Unatin
FRAN VICTOR AND BILL HARDER
ISRAEL EDUCATION FUND
To fund Israel related education and activities.
In Memory Of:
Ronald Davidoff; Alex Karp; Jerry Robbins – Fran Victor
& Bill Harder
Julius Harwood – Beth & Robert Sklar
YALDEINU FUND
Funds for children who have been orphaned in our community.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Gary Cohen – Susan, Jerry, Noah &
Jenna Gilman
SUSAN & HANLEY YORKE
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Finances social action projects of Temple Israel.
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Susan Yorke – Yolanda & David
Tisdale
In Memory Of:
Julius Harwood – Nancy & David Gad-Harf
YOUTH ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE FUND
Supports youth scholarships for Temple Israel sponsored trips
to Israel.
In Honor Of:
Birth of Leah Helen – Enid & Fred Schatz
Bat Mitzvah of Brayden Hirsch – Canasta Group
Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Schiffer – Norma Lesnick; Sherri
& Norty Stern
Marriage of Bev & Michael Wallace – Ruthie & Harold
Wolkind
In Memory Of:
Jerry Robbins – Rosalie & George Schwartz
Marillyn Zucker – Zelda Gechter; Faye & Lou Goldman
& Family; Ruth & Jim Grey; Jackie & Myron Milgrom;
Marilyn & Joel Nosanchuk; Norinne & John Selesko
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Paul Frank; Shirley Frank – Marilyn & Harvey Saperstein
JUDITH & RICHARD ZATKIN YOUTH FUND
Provides resources for Youth Group programs.
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Sarah Schiffer – Lynn & Don Apel
In Memory Of:
Julius J. Harwood; Thelma Shuster; Marillyn Remeny
Zucker – Lynn & Don Apel
FUNDS BEING FORMED
AARON FENTON MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Harper Rose – Barb & Steve Schwartz
Speedy recovery of Jay Schwartz; Marriage of Marcy
Schwartz – Sheila & Mark Fenton
In Memory Of:
Jack Perlman – Barb & Steve Schwartz
DR. DENNIS J. AND MILLY KOVAN
MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Mazel Tov Alisa & Jeff Ambrose on the birth of your
granddaughter – Susie & Jon Steinberg
Mazel Tov Roselyn & Stanford Blanck on the marriage
of your daughter Lisa – Linda Kovan
In Memory Of:
Abe Pearlman; Judy Pearlman – Linda Kovan
MARVIN LITTMAN MEMORIAL
FUND FOR CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
In Memory Of:
Lillian Gallant – Rena Littman
MICHAEL N. ROTH MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Marriage of Jaimey Renee Roth – Bonnie & Allan Shapiro
In Memory Of:
Betty Banner; Gordon Gold – Karen & Ricky Erlich
Louis Lan; Judy Eisenstadt; Abe Pearlman – Pandy Lan
Jack Perlman – Dr. Dan & Jo Gilbert
YOUTH ACTIVITIES FUND
To support youth activities.
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Eve Wasvary – Passman Family
In Memory Of:
Marillyn Zucker - Sharry & Bernie Friedman; Sherrie
& Norty Stern
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o $18.00 Chai contribution
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o $54.00 Ora V’ Simcha book dedication
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Volume 56 • November 2014 • Number 9
Affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
Rabbi...................................................................................Harold S. Loss
Rabbi.................................................................................Paul M. Yedwab
Rabbi............................................................................. Joshua L. Bennett
Rabbi............................................................................. Marla R. Hornsten
Rabbi.............................................................................Jennifer T. Kaluzny
Rabbi.............................................................................. Jennifer M. Lader
Cantor.............................................................................. Michael Smolash
Cantorial Soloist..................................................................... Neil Michaels
Chief Executive Officer...................................................... David M. Tisdale
Chief Operating Officer..............................................................Alan Harris
Director, Early Childhood Center............................................ Bryna L. Leib
Asst. Director, Early Childhood Center............................ Julie Eisman Levy
Director, Education & Lifelong Learning ...........Rabbi Arianna L. Gordon, RJE
Director, Family Life Center.............................Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW
Director, Programming........................................................ Tracie Fienman
Director, Libraries and Media Center....................Lauren Marcus Johnson
Director, Communications.....................................................Rick DiLoreto
Controller.......................................................... Marci S. Grossman, C.P.A.
Director, Facilities......................................................................... Eric Groh
President..................................................................................Julie August
Vice President.................................................................. Edward M. Royal
Vice President............................................................................ Hilary King
Vice President.......................................................................... Joyce Keller
Treasurer............................................................................ Michael Curhan
Secretary......................................................................... Laurence Tisdale
Past President................................................................ Marc G. Whitefield
Rabbi Leon Fram......................................................................(1895-1987)
Rabbi M. Robert Syme............................................................ (1920-2003)
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C O M M I T T E E
Escaping Tyranny: The Son of Hamas Speaks
Featuring Mosab Hassan Yousef, Author of Son of Hamas • Former Hamas Operative
Thursday, December 11, 2014
6:30 p.m. - Leadership Reception
(The Leadership Reception is exclusively for AIPAC Club Members who generously contribute a minimum
Washington Club gift to AIPAC’s 2015 annual campaign.)
7:30 p.m. - Community Program
(There is no cost to attend. This event is open to the community.)
Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield • To RSVP or for more information please contact
Joshua Hahn, AIPAC Michigan Associate Director at (312) 253-8971 or jhahn@aipac.org • DIETARY LAWS OBSERVED
Mosab Hassan (“Joseph”) Yousef was born in Ramallah, in the West Bank in 1978. His father, Sheikh Hassan Yousef, is a founding leader of
Hamas, internationally recognized as a terrorist organization and responsible for countless suicide bombings and other deadly attacks against
Israel. Imprisoned several times by the Shin Bet, the Israeli intelligence service, he came to discover Hamas was torturing its own people in a
relentless search for collaborators. He began to question who his enemies really were—Israel? Hamas? America? Ultimately, Yousef started a
six-year quest that jeopardized Hamas, endangered his family and threatened his life. In his book, Son of Hamas, Yousef reveals new information
about the world’s most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own secret role, his agonizing separation from family
and homeland, his dangerous choices and his belief in the path to peace in the Middle East.