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TEMPLE ISRAEL
Memphis, Tennessee
February 2015 ~ Adar 5775
Voice volume 69; number 6
timemphis.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Temple Israel is a sanctuary for prayer
and inspiration, a vibrant center for
Jewish learning, and a congregational
home for living Torah. We are a source
of strength and a force for good for
Reform Jews, the greater community,
and the world.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Torah Study
Saturday mornings, 8:45-9:45 am
Prenegs
(Onegs before services)
Friday evenings, 5:45-6:15 pm
A Friday, February 6, 6:15 pm
Tot Shabbat
See page 3 for details.
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PURIM
ENJOY ALL THE CELEBRATIONS!
Details will be in the March issue of the Voice, at timemphis.org, and
in the weekly Temple Israel News e-mails. Please see page 4 for more
photos from the fun festivities!
KIDS PURIMSPIEL
PURIM CARNIVAL
MEGILLAH READING
PURIMSPIEL
Sunday, March 1
Sunday, March 1
A Friday, February 6, 6:15 pm
Scout Shabbat
See page 3 for details.
A Saturday, February 7, 10 am
A Friday, February 13, 6:15 pm
A Saturday, February 14, 10 am
Justin Isenberg, son of Lynn
Isenberg Owen and Kevin Isenberg,
will become bar mitzvah.
Wednesday, March 4
Thursday, March 5
A Friday, February 20, 6:15 pm
A Saturday, February 21, 10 am
A Friday, February 27, 6:15 pm
L’Dor Vador Shabbat
See page 3 for details.
A Saturday, February 28, 10 am
WRJ Shabbat
See page 8 for details.
AAA
Commemorate a joyous family
occasion or honor a loved one
by sponsoring a Preneg before a
Shabbat service. Call Sharon Nickol,
901.937.2797, for details.
HAMANTASHEN FOR SALE!
Buy yummy Hamantashen from JCM! Choose from the following flavors:
raspberry, apricot, poppy, strawberry, chocolate, and prune.
Go to timemphis.org, scan this QR code,
or contact Julie Fortune, 901.937.2794
or julief@timemphis.org, to place your
order (by February 16, please).
BETWEEN YOU AND ME
The challenging and exciting
reality of being Jewish and
living in a culture that is
predominantly Christian is
one that most of us confront
daily. Some encounters are
simple and fortifying. (When
we gather together at the High
Holy Days and are momentarily
Rabbi Bauman
and intentionally out of step
with the rest of our world, we might feel a sense
of community and belonging.) Other encounters
with this reality are extremely complex. (When our
children ask questions that point to the heart of
our identity and why it’s different from what they
see around them, we may find ourselves at a loss.)
Temple Israel, as a flagship Reform synagogue, is
steadfast in embracing this reality and helping us
navigate it.
It is a beautiful part of the Temple Israel spectrum
that so many different kinds of Jewish families
consider this community their home. Some are
completely immersed in Jewish culture and
heritage. Some families include individuals who
have chosen to convert to Judaism. Some families
are interfaith families, in which one member of the
family has chosen not to convert but supports the
Judaism being practiced by his or her children or
spouse. In many cases, these families are among
the most dedicated to the future of Judaism. Words
fail to express the deep gratitude that the Jewish
community owes such heroes, but all agree that
this kind of commitment is inspiring and impactful.
Temple Israel seeks to be a home for all people
who consider themselves a part of the Jewish story,
whether by birth, by choice, or by membership in
a Jewish family. Temple also seeks to be a source
of connection between people, facilitating the
building of community among individuals and
families. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing
a few ways that all kinds of Jewish families
can connect with one another, including small
discussion groups of interfaith families, a course
on basic Judaism for all which to learn more about
Judaism’s big ideas, and holiday celebrations for
everyone.
Whatever the nature of your Jewish family, I hope
that you have felt and will continue to experience
Temple’s passionate commitment to acceptance,
celebration of individuality, and openness to
conversation and learning.
L’Shalom,
Rabbi Katie Bauman
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In 2010, the
documentary The
Race to Nowhere was
released. This film
reveals the stresses
and pressures that
are put on our teens
in their everyday lives - from homework to soccer
practice; from dance competitions to Key Club. The
pressure for our teens to perform and produce is,
on many levels, frightening. The film argues that
we focus so much on performance and production
that many times the most important skills – critical
and conceptual thinking, problem solving, and
creativity – are pushed to the side.
When I first started working at Temple Israel in
September 2014, I immediately began reaching
out to teens and their parents. Interestingly, it was
harder to schedule a time to meet with the teens
than it was with the adults. This was not because
the teens were avoiding me, but rather because
they were so busy. Many times I would take them
out for dessert around 9 pm because that was
when they were finished with their work.
As a parent, I fall into the trap of trying to keep
my daughter busy with activities. Tovah, who just
turned two, already is rushing around from one
class to another, because, like all parents, I want my
child to be successful. We all want to ensure that
our children have bright futures. However, like the
The Race to Nowhere argues, sometimes our teens
take on too much.
So where does Judaism fit into all of this? How can
Judaism teach parents and teens to slow down;
that the journey up the mountain is so much more
meaningful than reaching the top of the mountain?
Judaism provides us with the tools and guidance
we need to become our best selves. There is no
“one-size-fits-all” Judaism. While we might worship
together, eat together, and celebrate together, we
all must find and determine our own relationship
with Judaism that helps us be ourselves.
As the Director of Teen Engagement, I am focusing
our high school programming to reiterate this to
our teens. My intent is that we provide education
and experiences for our teens that help them
cope with their stresses and
pressures. Judaism provides us
with the tools; let’s share these
tools with our teens so they can
become their best selves.
Julie Fortune
Director of Teen Engagement
901.937.2741
julief@timemphis.org
Julie Fortune
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SCOUT SHABBAT
L’DOR VADOR SHABBAT
Scout Shabbat is celebrated each year during
services on the first weekend in February. Rabbi
Greenstein will be presenting
the Ner Tamid award, the Boy
Scout Jewish religious award for
scouting, during the service to
five Scouts who began classes
last October and studied various
topics, including Jewish Home
Observance, Jewish Study,
The American Jewish Community, Synagogue
Worship, and World Jewry.
L’dor Vador Shabbat is a congregational Shabbat
celebration held several times throughout the
year. Adults and children enjoy worshipping at the
service together. The Shabbat service is designed
to appeal to congregants of all ages
and features participatory music, both
traditional and contemporary.
Friday, February 6, 6:15 pm
In addition, the Scouts of Troop 25 will lead the
kiddush and ha-motzi, as well as light the Shabbat
candles during the Friday night service.
On another Scout-related note:
Troop 25 needs camping gear! If you have new
or gently-used campling gear and would like to
donate it to the troop, please bring it to Temple
after Sunday school. For more information, please
contact Gary Slavney, gslav78904@aol.com.
TOT SHABBAT
SERVICES & DINNERS
Friday, February 6, 6:15 pm and
Friday, March 6, 6:15 pm
Celebrate at these
services created
especially for our
youngest members
(ages 5 and under),
followed by Shabbat
dinner and a chance
to get to know
other families in our
community.
Shabbat dinner is complimentary to
Temple members who RSVP by Feb. 4
(for the February Tot Shabbat) and by
March 4 (for the March Tot Shabbat);
after those deadlines and for guests,
the cost is $8/adult and $4/child.
After the service, enjoy Shabbat dinner
with your congregational family. RSVP for the
dinner ($8/adult; $4/child) by Feb. 20 by going to
timemphis.org or by scanning the QR code.
Questions? Call Jackie Evans, 901.937.2777.
L’dor Vador Shabbats are made possible by the generosity
and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family
Endowment for Education.
CAREER TRANSITION GROUP
Sundays, February 1 & February 15, 9:30 am
Receive help finding a job through resume writing
tips, enhanced interview techniques, and other
methods. Please contact group facilitators David
Silberman, dssilberman@aol.com, or Rob Mann,
robertdmann@gmail.com, for additional details.
JEWISH SPIRITUAL PATHWAYS
Sundays, Feb. 1, Feb. 8, Feb. 22; 11 am-12 pm
With longtime Temple Israel
educator Dr. Joe Levy leading
the conversations, continue to
delve into the world of musar,
Jewish spiritual pathways, such
as simplicity (Feb. 1), enthusiasm
(Feb. 8), and silence (Feb. 22).
Dr. Joe Levy
February
Please go to timemphis.org or scan the QR codes
to make reservations. Questions? Please call Jackie
Evans, 901.937.2777.
March
Friday, February 27, 6:15 pm
Tot Shabbat is made possible by the generosity
and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas,
Sr. Family Endowment for Education and WRJTemple Israel Sisterhood.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOMINEES
Temple Israel’s Nominating Committee, which is
appointed by Temple President Jonathan Frisch
and chaired by Immediate Past President Paula
Jacobson, will meet to nominate trustees for 20152016. These nominees will be elected at the annual
meeting portion of Temple Israel’s Congregation
Celebration on Friday, May 15, 2015. If you would
like to submit a nomination, please contact Karen
Snyder at karens@timemphis.org.
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GREENER PASTURES
You may not know his name, but you are very familiar with his work. For 30 years,
Temple Horticulturalist Eddie Garrett has taken meticulous care of the nearly 30
acres of property belonging to Temple Israel. By himself.
So when “Mr. Eddie,” as he is very affectionately known by children and
Temple members, announced that he would be retiring effective at the end of
February, it hit close to the hearts of many, including Temple staff members.
“It is difficult for me to put
into words just how much
Eddie has meant to me
over the years,” said Office
Manager Karen Snyder.
Eddie Garrett
“I was fortunate enough to have worked with him for
over 20 years, including when I was working directly
for the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center. He is a
dear and sweet man with a giving nature, and you will
be hard-pressed
to find anyone
who loved his
Eddie led a tour of the Temple grounds for an hour on Yom
job more. I will
Kippur (2013). Here he shares a laugh with Rabbi Greenstein. miss his smile,
sense of humor,
the flowers he brings me routinely, the twinkle in his eye, and his
remarkably detailed stories. Whenever I hear a Bob Dylan song, I will
think of the wonderful man that Eddie is. I hope his retirement in
West Memphis with his wife Gail is a relaxing stroll in the park.”
Mr. Eddie’s legacy will be long-lasting. To say that he was adored by
the children at the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center would
A familar scene over the years
be a huge understatement. For three decades, class after class of
children came to know and love his kindness and softspoken way. They even named a garden at the school
after him! He was so well-known there that one child
actually said the word “Eddie” before the word “Daddy!”
Godspeed, Mr. Eddie. May your retirement be filled with
sunshine...and gentle rain on your days inside.
Whatever the weather, Eddie tends to the grounds.
With Susan Feld, former longtime director of
our Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center
In his natural environment
To dance beneath the diamond sky with one hand waving free...
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My childhood congregation, Temple Beth El in Odessa, Texas, could fit in the sanctuary
here at Temple Israel, building and all. With fewer than 70 permanent seats in the
sanctuary, only four religious school classrooms, and a stained-glass window or two, it was
nothing remarkable. Yet regardless of our Temple’s size and appearance, at least one or
two Friday evenings a month my parents would pack my siblings and me into the minivan
and drive the 25 minutes to Shabbat services. As the only Jewish congregation within a
100-mile radius, we came together each week as a small but mighty community.
Although I did not realize it at the time, sitting in a
service where my family’s presence was necessary
to make a minyan shaped my Jewish identity.
Whether I was looking at the prayer book or poking my
sister in the side, I absorbed the music and prayers of our
Jewish tradition. We learned about the importance of
Shabbat and our Jewish identity as we prayed with our
parents and friends.
When I come to Shabbat services at Temple Israel, I still
am in awe of the size and grandeur of our community.
While my Memphis Temple is a far cry from my Texas
Temple, we still teach our children the same messages
during Shabbat services. Our kids learn their Hebrew
school prayers by singing with the congregation. They understand the breadth and depth of our Memphis
Jewish community as we pray among generations and listen to names read for Kaddish. They absorb the
sweetness of Shabbat as they eat the challah and enjoy seeing their friends. The more we bring our children
to Shabbat services, the more we prepare them for living a Jewish life.
Temple Israel provides a number of opportunities for
families of all ages to join in Shabbat services. Pancakes
and Prayer and Tot Shabbat give families with very young
children the opportunity to pray in an environment where
kids can wiggle, laugh, and play. During our frequent
L’dor Vador services, people of all ages come together as a
congregation. These services are filled with music, warmth,
and a story or two. L’dor Vador is a wonderful way to get
your children excited about coming to services (and the
dinner afterward doesn’t hurt either!). Most importantly,
every Shabbat service is a family service! Come any Friday
evening to share the magic of Shabbat with your entire
family.
Whether in Odessa or Memphis, a community of 30 or 300,
coming together as a family for services is a wonderful way
to teach our children about the importance of Shabbat and our Jewish identity. We look forward to wishing
you and your families a “Shabbat Shalom!” in the weeks to come!
L’Shalom,
Lauren Luskey, RJE, Director of Youth and Family Learning
laurenl@timemphis.org / 901.937.2776 / Twitter: @LELuskey
JACOBS CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Applications for need-based scholarships from the Memphis Jewish Federation
for the URJ Henry S. Jacobs Camp for the summer of 2015 are available now in
the Rabbis’ office. Please stop by or call Carol Geller at 901.761.3130 as soon as
possible. Completed applications are due at the end of February.
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February at the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center will be filled
with several exciting events. On Tuesday, February 3, from 4-5 pm,
parents and children are invited to celebrate the festival of trees at
our Tu B’Shevat Festival.
This fun event, which
is free and open to the
community, features a
carnival-style setup with
planting station, handson mushy fun, crafts,
giant Duplo building, Wii
fitness demonstration,
a visit from the
Memphis Botanic
Garden, and a healthy
snack bar. Activities are geared for children ages 2-6 years. To RSVP,
e-mail bklfrontdesk@timemphis.org.
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During the week of February, 16-20, we will celebrate our
grandparents. Grandparents’ Week is celebrated at the Barbara
K. Lipman Early Learning Center for classes Starboard through
Kindergarten. We do something grand every time we bring younger
and older people together. The goal of this week is to recognize, honor,
and thank the Mimmys, Pop-Pops, Bubbes, and Zadies from around
town into the classrooms to share with us their wisdom and talents. If you
have a grandchild in one of our preschool classes, please come read a book,
join us for a meal, or show us your special talent.
We also invite our preschool families to join us on February 18 for a
performance by Opera Memphis featuring Black Roots of Opera. This
experience is made possible by the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family
Endowment for Education.
Grandparents’ Week will culminate on February 20 with a breakfast
and Kabbalat Shabbat. Although we reserve this fantastic week for
grandparents, families are welcome to bring in the “grands” whenever
they may be in town, whatever the date.
L’Shalom,
Jamie Baer, Interim Director
jamieb@timemphis.org / 901.937.2784
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NOW HEAR THIS!
Wednesday, February 4, 7 pm
Hear award-winning author
Maggie Anton speak on
her new book enchantress
as well as her books in the
acclaimed historical fiction
series “Rashi’s Daughters”
and “Rav Hisda’s Daughter.”
Maggie Anton
RSVP by calling 901.937.2790.
A question and answer
session will be followed
by a kosher style dessert
reception.
Ms. Anton also will sell books
and sign them at the event,
which is co-sponsored by WRJTemple Israel Sisterhood and
Hadassah.
To RSVP ($10/Sisterhood or
Hadassah member; $18/guest),
call 901.937.2790 or e-mail
sisterhood@timemphis.org.
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, February 11, 1:30 pm
The Wednesday Book Club meets
the second Wednesday of each
month, and all are welcome to
participate. Come check it out!
The selection for February 11 is
The Attack by Yasmina Khadra,
and the book for the March 11
meeting is The Rosie Project by
Graeme Simsion.
ROSH CHODESH ADAR
Thursday, February 19, 7 pm
Every year we celebrate the
holiday of Purim, but how many
really know all there is to know
about mishloach manot?
Come and learn everything you
wanted to know about giving
these gifts of food and create
several baskets to be delivered
Waynette Besser
on Purim. The program, which
will be held in the adult lounge a few steps from
the Danziger Chapel, will be led by Waynette
Besser.
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GAME NIGHT
Thursday, February 26, 7 pm
Enjoy hot games on a cold night with Sisterhood!
Warm up with friends, food, fun, and door prizes
galore. Bring your own game (optional) and a
smile (mandatory).
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SISTERHOOD SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE
Saturday, February 28, 10 am
Rabbi Katie Bauman will lead this memorable
Shabbat service. Enjoy the music of Shabbat
followed by lunch and the company of good
friends. What a great way to celebrate Shabbat! No
reservations needed. The Temple congregation is
invited to stay for lunch courtesy of Sisterhood. For
more information, please contact Marisa Baggett,
marisa@marisabaggett.com.
JUDAICA SHOP
The WRJ-Sisterhood Judaica Shop has mezuzot,
Shabbat candles, baby gifts, children’s books,
cookbooks, prayer books, challah platters, jewelry,
greeting cards, and much more.
Judaica Shop regular hours are:
A Monday-Thursday: 10 am-4 pm
(Wednesday until 6 pm when
Hebrew school meets)
A Friday: 10 am-1 pm
A Sunday: 9 am-12:30 pm
(when religious school is in session)
For more information or to explore volunteer
opportunities available at the Judaica Shop, please
contact Susie Bender, sbb813@bellsouth.net.
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MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
PREPARE SNACKS & COOK CASSEROLES
Wednesday, February 4, 5:30-7:30 pm
On the first Wednesday of each month, cook at
Temple Israel for MIFA’s COOL initiative. In addition
to preparing healthy snacks, the group is now
cooking casseroles for the
students in the program to
share with their parents. COOL
offers intensive counseling
about higher education to
180 at-risk Memphis public
school students each year. The
students meet with counselors
at the MIFA offices weekly
throughout high school to learn
the life skills they need to prepare for college life.
E-mail Elise Meyer, imaginethatem@aol.com. The
group meets next on March 4.
DONATE BLOOD
Sunday, February 8, 8:30 am-1:30 pm
Saving a life, pikuach
nefesh, is the “Mitzvah of
all Mitzvot,” and one pint
of blood can save up to four
lives. Contact Julie Klein,
julie@kossmankleinco.com
or 901.335.9981, or go to
timemphis.org to make an
appointment.
VOLUNTEER AT MANNA HOUSE
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 8-11:30 am
Get involved at this place of hospitality for the
homeless. Welcome guests who drop in for a much
needed respite with coffee and conversation, a
shower and change of clothes, and hygiene items.
Contact Ann Wilson at annwilson41@gmail.com.
PARTICIPATE IN MIFA MEALS
When you participate in the MIFA Meals program,
you are doing more than delivering meals. The
warmth and smiles you provide, in addition to the
meals, brighten the recipients’ day more than you
know. It takes about two hours on Friday mornings
once a month to bring sustenance and support
for appreciative people. Contact Daisy Spiro,
901.767.3377 or dsspiro@yahoo.com.
KNIT AND CROCHET
Thursdays, 1:30 pm
Knit and crochet bears for children in emerging
nations who are affected with HIV/AIDS, and caps,
scarves, and lap robes for MIFA’s Love Caps Program
and Wings at West Clinic. Contact Jenny Baer,
jjb8126@aol.com or 901.754.8126.
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TI FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The TI Fellowship program raises the bar on young
adult programming by bridging the needs of college
students (finding a job) with meaningful Jewish life.
In its first two years, the TI Fellowship has brought
26 outstanding individuals to Memphis for a
comprehensive professional, communal, social, and
cultural experience.
Applications for the summer of 2015 are being
accepted through February 6 at tifellowship.org.
LEGENDS AWARD ART EXHIBITION
Exhibition on Display through February 6
Temple is honored to
display the Women’s
Foundation for a Greater
Memphis 2014 Legends
Award Art Exhibition.
Established in 2009,
the awards pay tribute
Mary Shainberg
Nancy Bogatin
to innovative women
whose vision and influence have created a better
community through their passion for education, the
arts, philanthropy, advocacy, social justice, and civil
rights. Legends Award Artists and Writers created
works of art and prose that personify the honorees’
accomplishments and contributions to the Memphis
community.
Honored in the exhibit are Temple’s own Nancy
Bogatin and Mary Shainberg, as well as Dr. Erma
Clanton, Frances Dancy Hooks, and Modeane
Thompson.
SUPERMAN: THE JEWISH ROOTS OF
AMERICA’S SUPER HERO
extended through February 28
Temple Israel member Eddy
Zeno has amassed a substantial
collection of Superman
memorabilia and artifacts that explores the
influence of the Jewish experience on the evolution
of Superman.
Superman:
The Jewish
Roots of
America’s
Super Hero
in the
Temple Israel
Museum through February 28 features part of
Eddy’s collection and invites viewers to consider the
Jewish subtexts at work.
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CREATE YOUR JEWISH LEGACY
According to the Talmud, giving is as important as all other commandments combined.
Please contact Temple Israel Executive Director Stacy Canales, 901.937.2765,
about creating your Jewish legacy with a deferred gift to Temple Israel.
THANK YOU TO THOSE MAKING DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL (DECEMBER 2014)
BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY
LEARNING CENTER FUND
In memory of
David Cohn
Marsha Cohn & Children
Dr. Karin Gubin
Richard & Dale Caen
Debra & Cary Califf
Pattye Cohen
Alice & Maurice Wexler
Kathy & Michael Wexler
Robert Hirsh
Debra & Cary Califf
Irwin Kaufman
Irvin & Lesley Smith
Helen Samuels
Debra & Cary Califf
Ronny & Linda Ellen Sklar
Kathy & Michael Wexler
Aimee Herzberg Kriger
Drs. Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy
Ethel Pearl
Roy Kaminsky
Leah & Saul Perlman
Jeff Perlman
Janie Salvo
Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning
Center Teachers & Staff
In honor of
Barbara & Ron Klayman’s
birthdays
Carole & Bob Pinstein
CANTOR EMERITUS FUND
In memory of
Julius Lewis
Nicole & Jack Lewis
CEMETERY FUND
In memory of
Abe Aronoff
Carol & Dr. Philip Aronoff
Pearl Hanover Schwartz
Elaine & Steve Kovner
Helen Samuels
Carole & Bob Pinstein
Elaine & Irvin Skopp
Eugene Sebulsky
Susan & Alan Sebulsky
Additional donations
Cathy Weil
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Scharff
GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Dorothy & Dr. Robert Goldwin
Hal Fogelman
Jewish Foundation of Memphis
Marcia Hayden Hallie Elliot
Isaac Reich’s bar mitzvah
Susan Rossman Richard Robinson
Mark Halperin
Mr. & Mrs. Marc Hanover &
Family
Mary Shainberg’s 98th birthday
Jean & Buddy Ballin
Deanna & Dr. Al Burson & Brian
Shainberg
Jennifer & Dr. Patrick Campbell
Sally Kesselman
Dr. Norman Towbin
Hallie Elliot
Joseph Perl
Mary Lynn & Arnold Perl
Elizabeth Pinstein
Michele & Dr. Martin Pinstein
Helen Samuels
Tracye Burford & Elizabeth
McCoy
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Goldin
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Family Peggy & L.R. Jalenak
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Association
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Family
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Jay Waller
Helen Waller
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Fagel Wilenzick
Hermine Davidson
MUSEUM FUND
In memory of
Helen Samuels
May Lynn & Dr. Charles
Mansbach
Dr. Leroy Brackstone
Deborah & Sam Brackstone
RABBI KATIE BAUMAN
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For the recovery of
David Alperin
Marcia Hayden
Jean & Buddy Ballin
Dr. Maury Bronstein
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Additional donation
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DISCRETIONARY FUND
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GROUNDS & BEAUTIFICATION FUND
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Connie Shelton
Dr. Karin Gubin
Peggy & William Adler
Helen Samuels
Gary & Marley Stein & Family
Ronni & Joe Kirsch
For the recovery of
Rich Faber
Jan & Marc Reisman
WRJ-SISTERHOOD SERVICE TO THE
BLIND FUND
In honor of
Curt Ward
Barbara Poll
WENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In memory of
Betty Aron
Robin & Jeffrey Wallace
Helen Samuels
Linda, Benjamin & Emily Kline
Robin & Jeffrey Wallace
Dr. Ben Friedman
Ina & Richard Eiseman
For the recovery of
Ina Eiseman
Mildred Schwartz
Dr. Maury Bronstein
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
In honor of
Wendy & Avron Fogelman’s
anniversary
Ina & Richard Eiseman
Jon & Jennifer Levingston
Joan & Howard Spector
Aron Livnah’s 75th birthday
Mary Shainberg’s 98th birthday
Mildred Schwartz
Dr. Maury Bronstein’s birthday
Rabbi Shai Finkelstein receiving
MBA degree
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
RABBI JAMES A. WAX
MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Thelma Cohn
Jonathan & James Wax
Dr. Karin Gubin
Vicki Kaplan
Sam Jaffe
Paul Jaffe
Leah Malkin Rosenthal
Kenla & Philip Engel
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OUR SYMPATHY
The Temple Israel family extends its deepest sympathy
and condolences to the families of these loved ones of
blessed memory:
Betty Francis Aron
Carolyn Key Raney
Thelma Cohn Pearl Schwartz
Dr. Eugene Epstein Jocelyn Sheer
Esther Fenton
Gwendolyn Silver
Shirley Levine
Steve Simon
Jennifer Matz
Erwin R. Thal
Jack Nisenbaum
David Hart Weil, III
OUR SIMCHAS
The Temple Israel family shares in the happiness of its
members and is thankful for the blessings they enjoy.
Congratulations to:
Justin Goldring and Ben Katz on their marriage.
Jackie Schoenfeld and Dr. Ehud Kamin on their
marriage.
Leslie and Marc Lazar on the birth of a son; Marxann
and Dr. Edward Lazar and Andie and Sidney
Mendelson on the birth of a grandson; Peggy Levinson
on the birth of a great-grandson.
Courtney and Ryan Edwards on the birth of a
daughter; Marsha and Mike Underberg and Debbie
and Larry Kershner on the birth of a granddaughter;
Evelyn and Dr. Melvin Kraus and Ronald Underberg on
the birth of a great-granddaughter.
Kathleeen Shea and Jon Clemons on their marriage.
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and Accountability Act (HIPAA), our local hospitals
cannot release patient lists to us. Our rabbis visit the
hospitals regularly, but we rely solely on you to give
us the information.
If someone you know is hospitalized, please call Carol
Geller in the Rabbis’ office, 901.937.2771.
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Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Katie M. Bauman, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Harry K. Danziger, Emeritus
Cantor John M. Kaplan, Emeritus
Jonathan Frisch, President
E. Elkan Scheidt, Sr. Vice President
Laurie Meskin, Vice President
David Rosenthal, Vice President
Alex Saharovich, Vice President
Leigh Mansberg, Secretary
Mark Fogelman, Treasurer
David L. Bearman, Counsel
Paula Jacobson, Immediate Past President
Debbie Jackson, WRJ-Sisterhood President
Jeff Rosenberg, MRJ-Brotherhood President
Daniel Saharovich, JCM President
Stacy Canales, Executive Director
ISRAEL IS CALLING
May 25-June 5, 2015
The next spiritual exploration of and journey to Israel
is this summer, as Rabbi Greenstein and participants
from Temple Israel prepare themselves for life-changing
Jewish experiences there.
An itinerary, registration information, and details are
available at timemphis.org and by calling Carol Geller in
the Rabbis’ office, 901.937.2771.
Isti Bardos, Erma Cohen, Jackie Evans, Carol Geller, and
Jan Reisman, Voice production
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