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14450 West Ten Mile Rd . Oak Park, MI 48237 248.967.4020 . www.emanuel-mich.org

Worship Schedule

Temple Emanu-El

Where You Belong!

We are a family of families, keeping alive

our cherished traditions by joyfully sharing Jewish learning,

spiritual celebrations, and a commitment

to social justice.

Friday, April 27:00 p.m. First Friday

Family Service

Shabbat, April 310:30 a.m. Shabbat

Chol HaMoed Pesach Worship *

Monday, April 510:30 a.m. Last Day of

Pesach WorshipFrank Castronova, Torah Reader

Friday, April 96:00 p.m. Young Family Chavurah

Sabbath Dinner8:00 p.m. Graham J. Wise and

Jack B. Wise, B’nai Mitzvah

Shabbat, April 1010:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning

Worship in Rosen Foyer *

Friday, April 168:00 p.m. Sisterhood Shabbat



Friday, April 236:00 p.m. Pre-Service

Oneg Shabbat6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat

7:30 p.m. Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Dinner



Friday, April 308:00 p.m. Volunteer Shabbat

We honor Lloyd Strausz and our Temple Volunteers

Shabbat, May 110:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning

Worship in Rosen FoyerMarriage Blessing:

Evan Selik and Aria Starus

APRIL 2010NISAN/IYAR 5770VOL. 53, NO. 7

Temple Emanu-El Volunteer ShabbatOn Friday night, April 30 we will honor all our member volunteers for their dedication and devotion to our congregation. We will especially pay tribute to Lloyd Strausz for his longtime efforts and leadership. [see Rabbi Klein’s message on page 3.]

Yitzhak is a Maggid –– an inspirational speaker and storyteller who travels from community to community to awaken Jews to the beauty of their

tradition –– and an acclaimed author of ten books on Jewish spirituality.

yitzhak buxbaum

Temple Emanu-El’s 2010 SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE WEEKEND

April 23-25

Maggid . Teacher . Storyteller . Author

Friday, April 236:00 p.m. – Wine & Cheese Pre-Oneg

6:30 p.m. – Kabbalat Shabbat Services7:30 p.m. – Shabbat Dinner and Presentation

MYSTIC TEACHINGS / MYSTIC TALESWhat is the difference between religion and mysticism? It is the difference

between believing in God and actually experiencing the Divine Presence. We will learn about the guiding principles of Jewish mysticism and its spiritual practices, such as prayer, meditation, mantras, storytelling, song and dance.

Illustrative stories will be told and discussed.

Saturday, April 2412:30 p.m. – Lunch and Learn Shabbaton

HILLEL & JESUS: CONTEMPORARY TEACHERS OF LOVEWhen Hillel, the greatest rabbi of ancient times, passed away, Jesus was

only a boy. Their teachings are so similar that it is clear Hillel was an important influence on his younger contemporary. What is the deeper meaning of the

lives of these two Jews, whose essential message was love for God and people?

7:00 p.m. – Storytelling Concert Yitzhak, with Carole Forman: THE TENT OF SACRED TALES

Master storyteller Yitzhak Buxbaum tells profound Hasidic tales that impart a taste of mystic joy. Each story is a ritual of healing that weaves together

wisdom and action, the finite and the infinite, the human and the divine. To learn lessons for our own spiritual lives, we will hear traditional tales

not only of holy men, but thrilling tales of holy women as well.

Sunday, April 259:30 a.m. – Spiritual Q & A with the Maggid

10:00 a.m. Religious School Event with Storyteller Carole Forman

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER AND

PRESENTATION Patron $36 pp

Sponsor: $25 pp

SATURDAY LUNCH $12 pp

SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT

$10 pp

SUPPORT ADULT EDUCATION AS A COMMUNITY OF

LEARNERS BENEFACTORYour $75 contribution

gains you admission to all weekend events

and reserved premium seating at Saturday

night’s concert!

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O U R T E M P L E F A M I L Y T R E E

Y A R T Z E I T S

YOM HULEDET SAMEIACH April Birthdays - Temple Children

TEMPLE EMANU-EL BULLETIN • APRIL 2010 • NISAN / IYAR 5770

Shane Handelsman ... 4/3Allison Lammers ......... 4/3Claire Sinai ................. 4/3Hannah Stoller ............ 4/3Graham Wise .............. 4/4Jack Wise ................... 4/4Jacob Hertzberg ......... 4/5Natalie Danzig ............ 4/6Alexander Fetterman .. 4/6Celeste Schreier ......... 4/7Alison H. Cook ............ 4/8Blake Phillips .............. 4/8Ryan Rubenstein ........ 4/8Rebecca Driker-Ohren 4/10Rachel Sabbath ........ 4/10Ellary Koretz ............. 4/11

March 28 – April 3 Harold Ash

Mark Birnkrant*Nina BlockLayne Conn

Henrietta DrasninJo Ann EngelsonWilliam Engelson

Edith Fowler*Rose Fried

*Benjamin Glinter*Sol Gorman

Harry GreenbergLee GrodskyDavid Hazan

Allen Horowitz*Anton “Oscar”

KaczanderIda Kramer

*Isaac Kuschner*Sol Lachman

*Dr. Dora (Dolly) LevineMeyer Lubin

*Aaron Malamud*Joseph Maltzer

*Irving Manheimer*Josephine Jacob

MarwilIsadore Pelzner*Mervin Pelzner*Sarah Ravitz

*David H. ResnickSolomon Sacks

*Sidney Samovitz*Henry Schwartz

Polly Segal*Celia Sidder

Markus S. Simon*Freda Steinhardt

*Isadore Stern*William Weiss

Berko ZdanowiczSue Zepke

*Bessie Zlatkin

April 4 – April 10*Max Aiken*Bella Barr*Louis Barr

Morton BraikerSolita Cohn

*Blanche EinhornTamara Erman*Jennie Fagin

*Betty Dorothy Frank*Kate Jacob Frank

*Eric GilbertThomas Gilhuly

Helen Hack*Kate J. Harris

Dr. Maurice Herschfus*Benjamin Jaffe

*David King*Dr. Dennis D. Kovan

*Minnie MorganFaith Naber

*Leo Henry Newhouse*Fern Onickel

*Samuel A. RappaportMary Robiner

*Gussie Sherman*Seymour ShulmanJudge Sandra Silver

Davis*Milton Slatkin

Jack Soifer*Kevin Traute*Jack Weiss

Morris WerneyArchie Zeitlin

Dov Baer Zhuk*Benjamin Zuckerman

April 11 – April 17 *Issedor Aronsson

Joseph Bean*Max Bloom

*Bernard BlumensteinThomas BonnerBenita BornsteinGertrude Cross

Scott Nathan DavisSophie Eglin

Berthold Erdstein*Lemuel Farber

*Daniel A. Friedman*Joseph Glinter

Melvin GluckmanBertram Gordon*Henry Gordon

Alexander GreenbaumHarold Bernard Gross

Robyn GrossDora P. Hockfield*Herman Kessell

Dora Kleiman*Irvin Klein

*Morris Klein*Rosalyn Kraus*Samuel Landau

Sylvia Latt*Dora Lucow

Isadore Matenky*Isadore Melamed

Joseph PohlSamuel A. Popkin

*Samuel RederSylvia Reitman

Leona Rose*Sylvia Ross

Charlotte RothmanBetty Rubin

Robert RubinMicky Schaar

*Anne K. Schuster*David T. Schuster

Henry Seckel*Harry Stein

Maxwell Torneck

April 18 – April 24 *Eli Aiken

*Ida (Hudel) BandAbraham Belsky

Lillian BrodAlbert Chait

Dorothy Cohn*Ruth Curtis

*Rolla J. Donner*Julius Droz

*Ruth Elaine Dudick*Douglas E. Friedman

*Edith J. Gans*Jack A. Glass

Dr. Herbert Goldstein*Rabbi Harry Z. Gordon

*Fanny GorenEthel Gornbein*Janet HarrisSam Horowitz

Samuel HurwitzSophie Israel

*Dorothy KallushJack Kolko

Edgar Kornhauser*Elsie LavenHarry LevinAnna Levine

Stella T. Marks*Dorothy Mills

Lyle ParrAbraham Pickard*Edward RavitzJack ReitmanEsther RichRose Rosen

*Dora Rosenberg*Madolyn Rosenthal

Cole Jay RosinShirlee Rosin

Jane SahnLeah Schwartz*Muriel SofferinMartin J. Soffin

*Richard A. Stein

April 25 – May 1 *Sigmond Barna

*Abraham Becker, M.D.*Eva Bell

*Sally L. Broad*Seymour CobrinDoris Dershow

Jan Dunn*Lois Eder-Weisman*Harry G. Feldscher*Sharyn Finkelberg

*Albert S. FinnEudice Fischhoff

*Marian Castleman Funke

Molly GlinerSadie Gliner

Abraham Glovinsky*Jeanette GoldElaine GordonNate Gordon

*Ann Frankford GordonIke Grodsky

*Beatrice HearshenGeorge James

*Scott Irwin KaplanHertzka Lewin*Israel Losh

*Miron MaiselMinnie Pelzner*James PopkinStanley Rosen

Mary Sacks*Maxwell Sherman

*Samuel S. SilversteinFredric Sofferin

Marilyn SoverinskyBen TuckmanErnest Wolfe

*Bertha G. WoolfSophia Zeitlin

*A light will be lit on our Memorial Board. If you wish to memorialize your loved ones in a special way, consider purchasing a memorial plaque to be displayed in our Anne Jospey Sanctuary. Each year, on the anniversary of their death, it will be lit as a remembrance.Contact the

Temple office at 248-967-4020 to make arrangements for this eternal memory of your loved one.

IN MEMORIAM

Dave Morningstar, father of Shari Morningstar, February 17, 2010

Alfred Alexander, February 22, 2010

Thelma Rosenbaum, Member and mother of Daniel (Leah) Rosenbaum, February 25, 2010

Felix Paransky, brother of Anatoly Paranksy (Maintenance Staff), February 26, 2010

Biaggio Ragazzino, father of Myral (Gerald) Robbins, February 28, 2010

WELCOME TO TEMPLE EMANU-EL!

The Congregation welcomes the following new members who have joined our Temple family

since publication of the March Bulletin

We look forward to your involvement in services and at our many events and activities.

APRIL ANNIVERSARIES!

Steven and Karen Soffin .......................................... 4/6

James and Donna Brennan ...................................... 4/7

Norman and Rosa Berger ......................................... 4/8

Glenn and Natalie Lapin ........................................... 4/8

Jeffrey and Rae Mandel ........................................... 4/8

Gary and Maxine Mondshine .................................... 4/8

Ronald and Carole Weiner ....................................... 4/8

Adam and Margaret Bornstein ................................ 4/12

Mitch and Marcia Meisner ...................................... 4/12

Cynthia Sherburn and Michael Sosin ..................... 4/12

Drs. Rachel and Christopher Hulen ........................ 4/15

Carl Bunin and Linda Solomon ............................... 4/26

Mark Handelsman and Elaine Bloom ..................... 4/27

Bernard and Shirley Malamud ................................ 4/29

Caleb Richardson ..... 4/11Lucille Rosenthal ...... 4/13Nicholas Stoller ......... 4/16Emma Quail .............. 4/17Eric Silver ................. 4/21Joshua Frowine ........ 4/22Edward Rosenthal .... 4/23Jacob Stone .............. 4/23Alex Steinberg .......... 4/25Lindsey Katz ............. 4/26Benjamin Sofferin ..... 4/26Jake Cooper ............. 4/27Hanna Sosin ............. 4/28Riley Stocki ............... 4/28Jules Erb ................... 4/30Benjamin Zepke ........ 4/30

Art Simon, and his wife Georgia, of Clinton Township

T H E R A B B I ’ S C O R N E R

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Rabbi Joseph P. Klein Cantor Darcie N. Sharlein

C A N T O R ’ S N O T E S

On the last Friday of the month, April 30, we will honor all our Temple volunteers, our members who work tirelessly with dedication and devotion on the many projects and pro-grams and activities that enable us to be a “full-service” con-gregation. From reading to our Religious School children in the Library on Sundays, to ush-ering in the sanctuary on Fri-day nights and Shabbat morn-

ings; from baking for an oneg, a kiddush, or a reception, to planting flowers and shrubs around our building; from helping get this Bulletin into the mail, to organiz-ing the Purim Carnival and Fall Picnic— our volunteers make Temple Emanu-El run, and run very smoothly. We are extraordinarily fortunate that our members give so generously of their time, effort and energy. And we, the Professional Staff, see it all firsthand, and we especially appreciate all that you all do, for you enable us to do our jobs well. We will dedicate our Erev Shabbat Worship of April 30 to our wonderful and dedicated Temple volun-teers, and honor you all that evening.

We decided that in addition to honoring all of you, we will each year especially honor one of you, as emblem-atic and representative of the volunteer spirit of our congregation. This year we honor Lloyd Strausz, who has been a member of our congregation for 49 years. Lloyd is a regular usher on Friday night, a leader of our EMES Senior Group, and a ubiquitous participant in our many programs and projects, discussions and services. Despite his 90+ years, Lloyd is an active and energetic presence, looking for ways to be of assistance to others and to help his congregation. We will honor Lloyd that night as well as his children Jo, Richard and Brenda who are themselves leaders and active members of Temple Emanu-El.

Please join Cantor Sharlein and me as we express our sincere appreciation to all of you during our 8:00 p.m. April 30, Friday night Sabbath Service, with special recognition to Lloyd, and thanks to Renee Eisenberg for sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat. Together we all will cele-brate what makes our congregation so special— namely the men and women whose dedication and devotion are the heart and soul of Temple Emanu-El.

This year, since Pesach falls “earlier” than usual on the Gregorian calendar, we are in for a special treat as our April First Friday Shabbat service will coincide with the fifth night of Pesach. Holidays always mean spe-cial music, and at this service we will have the opportunity to sing and listen to some special Pesach-themed songs.

The members of our Youth Choir are excit-ed to present two special songs, “Nachshon” by Noam Katz and “B’chol Dor Vador” by Jeff Klepper and Dan Freelander. Both songs are great examples of the vibrant contemporary Jewish songwriting scene in North America (you can find these and other recordings of Jewish music at oysongs.com and urjbooksandmusic.com). They’re fun; the melodies appeal to adults and children alike, and they relay important messages.

“Nachshon” retells, in a lighthearted fashion, a rabbinic midrash about the parting of the Red Sea. According to the story, it was the courage and faith of one man, Nachshon ben Aminadav, that con-vinced God to split the sea. While the other Israelites were panick-ing (they were facing a seemingly impassible sea and could hear the Egyptians rapidly approaching), Nachshon put one foot in front of the other and started walking into the water. As he did, he said the words, “Mi chamochah ba-eilim Adonai! – Who is like You among the gods, Adonai!” With each step the water got deeper and deeper until some got into his mouth. This time, as he spat out the water, one of Nachshon’s words came out a little differently, “Mi kamo-chah ba-eilim Adonai!” At this point, God split the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross to safety. The story – and the song – serves a double purpose. First, we receive an explanation for the discrepancy in the first two lines of the Mi Chamochah prayer (first mi CHamo-chah, then mi Kamochah). Second, we learn about the ability of one person to make change in the world.

“B’chol Dor Vador” is inspired by a line in the Haggadah which says, “In every generation it is incumbent upon each person to feel as if he or she personally experienced the Exodus from Egypt.” The songwriters apply this teaching to the present day, and the song gives several examples of how our experience of freedom from slavery should inspire us to act. The song is a call to action: We should look around to see who is in need and then do something to help. We should help not just our friends, but strangers as well. We should create a better world by learning from our mistakes. We must have hope that a better future is possible.

“Nachshon” and “B’chol Dor Vador” remind us that our holidays can inspire us to be better people, working to make the world a bet-ter place. They’re also fun; the members of our Youth Choir and I hope you will enjoy the special music this Pesach. Chag Sameach!

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C O N G R E G A T I O N A L N E W S


Check out our Sisterhood Display in the lobby and in the Religious school hallway. We have an attractive selection of Jewelry, Haggadot, and Shabbat Candle-

sticks for sale. Proceeds benefit Temple Sisterhood.

Sisterhood at Temple Emanu-El

GET READY

Sisterhood's

Mahj Tournament

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 2010

The registration fee is $20.00 per person. $25.00 per person at the door, space permitting.

Look for the registration form in an upcoming bulletin or contact Marilyn Kaczander-Cohen 248-543-0305 or Judy Nolish 248-541-1911 to register by phone. Fee(s) are due at time of registration.

Check in begins at 6:00 p.m. and play will begin promptly at 6:45 p.m. on tournament night.

Like other Mahj tournaments, we are open to all players. So, please, help us spread the word and tell your mahj playing friends about our tournament.

Please let us know if you have any bridge tables to lend. We prefer the 34” x 34” size - and will collect them a few weeks prior to the tournament. Please put your name on the underside and they will be returned to you. Call Marilyn or Judy if you have a table we may borrow.

FOOD FOR LIFE Nutrition and Cooking Class The Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Class - Sunday, May 16 , 2010 9-11 AM – Modell RoomJoin Sisterhood for 2 hours of information and delicious food as Judy Nolish, an instructor for The Cancer Project, teaches us how the right food choices can help prevent cancer and increase the chances of survival. The Cancer Project is a Washing-ton, DC non-profit organization advancing cancer prevention and survival through nutrition, education, and research, and has created The Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes program as a wonderful teaching tool.

This Introduction to How Foods Fight Cancer class will give you the basics of how a plant-based diet can help prevent cancer and increase the chances for survival. After a video presentation by Dr. Neal Barnard, Judy will demonstrate, and you will enjoy, 4 delicious and easy to make recipes. You’ll take home recipes and lots of important information.

Courtesy of The Cancer Project, there is no charge but regis-tration is required as there is a 30 person limit.

REGISTRATION IS EASYGo to www.cancerproject.org/classesScroll down to MichiganClick on Temple Emanu-El, Oak Park, MIClick the Register Online buttonFill out the form and complete the process.

Registration deadline – April 22, 2010. Contact Judy Nolish at judy.nolish@gmail or 248-541-1911 for questions.

Sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood, but open to our entire Temple family and friends

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TEMPLE EMANU-EL: WHERE YOU BELONG • 248-967-4020

BROTHERHOOD CALENDARApril 11 Brotherhood Meeting - speaker TBAApril 20 Game NightApril 25 Tailgate at the TempleMay 2 Toledo Mud Hens Game - 2pm start. More info to come

Temple Emanu-El's Brotherhood Presents

TAILGATE AT THE TEMPLEBrotherhood will sponsor a luncheon on

Sunday, April 25th at 11:30 a.m. at Temple

Special guest speaker is former Detroit Lion and NFL Hall of Famer, Lem Barney.

Hot Dogs, Pizza, Popcorn, Snacks, and Beverages

50/50 Raffle

Free admission with RSVP $2.00 charge at door without RSVP

For additional information contact: Harvey Hurwitz @ 1-248-398-0174

RSVP to Temple by noon Friday, April 23 - 248-967-4020

Keep your eyes tuned to the Temple Emanu-el bulletin for a new way

in 2010 to wish your friends and family a

sweet new yearTemple Emanu-El Women of Reform Judaism is sponsoring a Rosh Hashanah

Honey Sale!! For $10 a jar, your L'Shanah Tova greetings will be sent with a personalized note to anyone in the world! It's a creative way to let someone know you care and are thinking of them in the New Year. Details to come in the May/June Bulletin.

EMES UPDATEOn April 11, EMES is pleased to have Temple Emanu El Education Director Geoff Berdy present "Judaism Through Jewish Humor.” Geoff has been involved with Jewish education for 20 years. He holds degrees from Har-vard, Hebrew College, and Michigan State.

Humor is not a cultural by-product of Jewish history, it is at the very core of Jewish religion and is part of the essence of what it means to be Jewish. We will discuss how Judaism can be said to have begun with a joke.

We wll discover jokes in the bible, examine the "Rabbinic sense of humor" and discuss the connection between humor and mysticisim. We'll even save a few minutes at the end to share some of our favorite jokes.

We will have lunch at 12:30 p.m. and the program around 1:00 p.m. Lunch for EMES members is $5.00 and $7.00 for guests. Please call 248-967-4252, ext. 604 to let us know you are coming so we can prepare for you. Guests are always welcome.

TOLEDO MUDHENS

GAME

Sunday, 5/2/10

Tickets are $10

Gametime is 2:00 p.m. in Toledo. We will meet at Temple at 11:30 and drive to Toledo (we can carpool or people drive on there own) and have a tailgate lunch. Brother-

hood will provide soft drinks and peanuts.

Please RSVP to Temple or to Harvey Hurwitz248-398-0174 • [email protected]

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Geoff Berdy

R E L I G I O U S S C H O O L D I R E C T O R


Mitzvzah Man to Return with a Message He’s been gone for a while, but the myste-rious Mitzvah Man will be returning with a message: “Who’s Your Mitzvah Hero?” Learning that doing mitzvot (our ethical and spiritual responsibilities) is the Jewish way of life is an important part of our Religious School curriculum. So this month through

the end of the school year, students will be encouraged to honor the “mitzvah heroes” in their lives. Have a grandparent who does special volunteer work? A sibling who has helped with tough homework? Is your mom or dad especially good at doing the recy-cling? Have a friend that has been particularly generous in sharing a favorite toy? Let Mitzvah Man know (when he’s not around tell a teacher or the education office) and Mitzvah Man will deliver a certificate (and a little bag of M&M’s, because “Mitzvot Matter”) letting that person know they are a Mitzvah Hero! Any religious school student can nominate anyone (except themselves). Moms, dads, grandparents are welcome to help. Contact the Education Office for more information.

3rd-6th Grade Religious School Field Trip: A Walk Through Jerusalem April 11th at Shalom StreetStudents will explore the streets of Jerusalem through this interac-tive exhibit celebrating the history and culture of Jerusalem. The show highlights the eight gates of the Old City, at each gate visitors engage in activities celebrating the city’s art, music, literature, archaeology and diverse religious cultures.

Students will meet at and return to religious school at the usual times. Drivers are needed. There will be refreshments for parents who can accompany. Drivers may choose to view the exhibit or drop off and return. To volunteer, or if you have questions call the education office @967-4023 or email [email protected]

Monday Night School to Participate in Community-Wide Yom Haatzmaut Program April 19th at West Bloomfield JCCThe West Bloomfield Jewish Community Center will be trans-formed into the land of Israel for a special celebration of the 62nd year of Israel’s independence for teens from all over metro Detroit. Participants will engage in Interactive-activities such as the “Walk through Jerusalem Exhibit,”samplings of the diverse and vibrant cultures of Israel including food, art, sports, music and more in a festive atmosphere. Adult drivers and chaperones are needed. Transportation will be arranged, all students must RSVP and let us know if they need transportation or if they are unable to attend. Call the education office or email [email protected]

LIFT: Leadership Institute for Teens: Campus Visit to Michigan State University

Friday April 23rd; Meet @ 4 p.m. at Temple$20 per student (scholarships available)

High school students are welcome to join us on an excursion to the campus of Michigan State University. This includes a visit to the Hillel for Shabbat service and dinner, tour of campus, meet and great with college students (including Emanu-El alumni), tour of campus and evening activity. Get a taste of college life, discuss issues facing college students and learn about the array of opportunities for Jewish experience as a college student.

“Make-It Take-It” with CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO Fundraiser for the Religious School May 2nd - 11:30-1:00 p.m.The entire congregation is welcome to join us on May 2nd when the Creative Arts Studio will be bringing their pottery to Temple Emanu-El. Purchase and paint any of the ceramic items listed below. CAS will take it to their kiln, and it will be ready for you to pick up the following week (starting the 9th) at the Temple.

Pizza and pasta salad lunch will be available for $7.

This event is open to and ap-propriate for all ages. You don’t have to be directly connected to the religious school to join us for a good time and to lend your support.

RSVP and place your order by April 25th to the education office @967-4023 or email: educator @emanuel-mich.org. Tell us which items you want, how many of each , and if you will join us for lunch.

$10 4” square tile

$12 6” square tile

$15 choice of coffee mug, ice cream bowl or dessert plate

$20 Star of David box, Mezuzah

$25 Goblet, Kiddush Cup or Star of David Mug

$30 Seder Plate or Tzeddakah Box

GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR MOTHER’S DAY!

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Eileen Brand, Director, Early Childhood Community

NEW S FRO M TEMPLE EMANU -EL’ S EARLY CH I LD HOOD CO MMU N ITY

Eileen Brand

S M A L L T A L K F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

We are fortunate to have our parents volunteer-ing throughout the school year in many capaci-ties: drivers, bakers, room parents, and gallery showings. Rachel Victor, mother of pre-k student Max, is a Speech and Language Pathologist from William Beaumont Hospital’s Center for Child-hood Speech and Language Disorders. Rachel has generously volunteered her time to perform free speech and language screenings for our children.

On Wednesday, April 14th , the Jungle Room par-ents are invited to join in an old fashioned quilting bee. Each family will design a quit square which will be made into a class quilt. This creative quilt will be on display in the classroom.

Mark your calendars! The early childhood social event of the season is coming. The Young Masters Art Exhibit will be held on Wednes-day evening, May 5th, at the Temple. Children have the opportunity to choose their favorite works of art which our teachers have been keeping in individual portfolios. The art work is framed for display throughout the temple. As you “kvell” over your child’s creativity, take a moment to observe the developmental stages reflected in the art of the different age groups. Following the exhibit everyone is wel-come to join us in the Esther Katzman Social Hall for an ice cream social. We welcome all volunteers to help us set up and take down the art work. No experience needed! We always enjoy the participation of our alumni families.

In this time of our difficult economic climate, we must remember that young children pick up far more subtle messages by watching and listening to you. An article in the Detroit Free Press, by Suze Orman, tells us:

Be happy to go to work. Transitions for little ones are hard, and the prospect of losing you to work for the day can create sadness. So you say to your kids: “Oh honey, I hate to leave you, but I have to go to work so I can make money.” From the children’s perspective they now know what to hate: work and money. It is important to be conscious of how you introduce work and money to your kids, and the role you give it in your family dynamic.

For those of us who have jobs, let’s teach our children that this is something to be valued.

Wishing everyone a Healthy and Happy Passover!

Steven L. Permut, President

What’s It All AboutSometimes one gets so in-volved with a task that one may lose sight of the big picture or what’s it all about. For the past half year I was so involved with the financial aspect of our Temple it blinded me from other happenings at the Temple. However, just after our Board, Execu-tive Committee, Professional Staff and Budget and Capital budget committees addressed the issues of the 2009-10 budget and completed the new 2010-11 budget, Purim rolled around and as I attended the Purim Shabbat service, I noticed the Youth Choir decked out in their various costumes and all the other children in the congregation booing against Haman, ranking their gregors, and yelling approval about Queen Esther and Mordecai. The following Sunday, the Purim carnival was crowded with kids of all ages scrambling about having a great time. I stood still at both events and gave a sigh of relief when I realized that this is why we worry behind the scenes about the Temple finances. The Jewish celebration of holidays and life in general is what it is all about. Both chil-dren and adults were delightfully celebrating Purim and I again focused on and recognized the purpose of our Temple.

I want to thank our Professional Staff, our Executive Committee, our Board and our Budget and Capital Budget Committees for their extraordinary attention, diligence, dedication, time, and effort for this past fiscal year in creating ideas, solving problems and addressing vital needs of Temple Emanu-El. They truly deserve kudos in the behind the scene yeoman effort in these extraordinary times. With their hard work, we can continue to do what is truly important.

When you read this column, we will be celebrating another great Holiday of Pesach. I sincerely wish you a Happy Passover and celebrate the freeing of the Hebrew People and the present freedom of the Jew-ish people throughout the world.

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Susan J. Kirschner

F R O M T H E E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R


CAB Drive Can and Bottle Days

Sunday, May 2 9:00 a.m. to Noon

to benefit HOSPICE MATLOSANAKlerksdorp, South Africa

Please watch your snail and email boxes for details on the upcoming:

• Free dues raffle

• Dues renewal packet in early May

• Notice of the Annual Meeting and Dinner (May 25) where we present the budget and elect trustees for 2010-11

Tip: Our Jewish community has many resources that may be helpful to our members during these challenging times. You can always call us for infor-mation on any of them, but this month we are featuring The Jewish Housing Association of Metro Detroit (JHA). Their professional team of mortgage loan counselors assists qualified loan modification applicants free of charge in a confidential manner.

Call 1-800-458-0404 or visit www.jhamed.org for more information.

SOCIAL ACTION IN ACTION

You said Yes to VetsThree homeless veterans (2 men and 1 woman) are no longer homeless - each now living in his or her own place. This happening began in November when Bea needed a ride to her down-town eye doctor. A call to the Sherbows followed. Bud had some business to take care of at the Detroit Veterans Administration, and this prompted Murt to bring along a stack of paperbacks that she had long wanted to donate to the veterans.

So when Bud was tending to his needs, Murt and Bea found Mr. Bill Browning, an administrator of veterans affairs from whom they learned that there was something our Temple’s So-cial Action Committee could do to help their homeless veterans.

The rest is history.

Our call to you for gently used furniture and household items was promptly answered with enough “stuff” to fill and refill to over-flowing Bea’s 2-car garage. Your vans and 2 Men & A Truck did the rest, and now four months later three veterans are each in a place of their own. Tikkun Olam and Temple Emanu-El are one.

Todah Rabbah,

The Social Action Committee

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Excellent references from your friends, neighbors & Temple Emanu-El members

TEMPLE EMANU-EL: WHERE YOU BELONG • 248-967-4020

cuy kzn B’NAI MITZVAH

Graham Wise and Jackson Wise Friday, April 9Graham Joseph Wise and Jackson Benjamin Wise, sons

of Amy and Russell Wise, and brothers of Sari, will become B'nai Mitzvah on Friday, April 9, 2010. Graham and Jack's grandparents are Janis Rabin and Stan Alfred, the late Jo Ann Nedelman Alfred, and Betty and Stanley Wise. Graham and Jack are seventh grade students at Norup International School in Oak Park.

Graham enjoys playing soccer, baseball, basketball, coaching the Alpha Wolf Basketball clin-ics, and spending summers at Camp Walden. He has enjoyed many meaningful mitzvah projects including assembling back packs for the National Council of Jewish Women, volunteering at Yad Ezra, and packaging toiletry bags for the homeless at JVS. He and his brother, Jack, are also collect-ing books for an elementary

school in Detroit.

Jack enjoys playing basketball and baseball and spend-ing time with his friends. He is looking forward to returning to Camp Walden and U of M basketball camp this summer. Jack is eager to meet the young students involved in his book gathering project. He also vol-unteered at Yad Ezra, JVS, and assembled backpacks for the National Council for Jewish Women's back to school project.

Being a twin also makes the final stages of their B'nai Mitzvah preparation all the more interesting as the boys battle for "bima dibs"!

Jack Wise

Graham Wise

Weekly Event RemindersMembers with email may receive Rabbi Klein’s “Monday Mailing” email which includes a two-week listing of congregational events, as well as special announcements.

Members who do not receive email may read his Monday Mailing at Temple (posted on his office door) or call Rabbi Klein (248-967-4252, ext. 207) and request phone-reminders from the Membership Committee for social action, adult education, worship or social programs. [email protected].

EVERY CAN COUNTS Now more than ever.Our neighborhood food banks thank you for sharing your food with the hungry - because…

Now more than ever, EVERY CAN COUNTS

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G I F T S A N D M E M O R I A L S


A Sincere Thank You: We sincerely thank everyone for their generous contributions to our various funds. Your support allows us to continue offering our outstanding programs and services and helps us to support all members of our Temple Family. Thank you!

HEBREW FREE LOAN, Metro Detroit’s oldest Jewish agency, is looking for, and ready to help our neighbors. With the deteriorating economic climate, many individuals and families who never thought that they would need financial assistance are looking for help. These are our friends and family who live in Michigan, and now their needs are greater than ever. Hebrew Free Loan can help by providing interest-free loans for a wide range of needs, including living expenses, job re-training, tuition assistance, summer camp programs, medical and dental expenses, small business start-up costs, and much more.

To be eligible for an interest-free loan, the appli-cant must be Jewish, a Michigan resident of legal age and have the financial ability to make monthly payments. The application process includes a phone interview, a personal interview and the signature of two co-signers. Once the paperwork is complete, a credit report is obtained on the co-signers, a promis-sory note is signed and a check quickly issued.

For more information on Hebrew Free Loan’s services, call our office at 248.723.8184 or visit our Web site at www.hfldetroit.org.

CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Memory of:Rose Lefkovits

The Rose, Pulleyblank, & Rosenthal Families

Esther LeibsonMarcia & Michael LeibsonMyral & Gerald Robbins

In Honor of:The naming of our grand-daughter, Zoe Rose Brand

Eileen & Arthur BrandThe Bat Mitzvah of Lauren Marcia Cohen

Mel & Charlotte Simon Natinsky

GENERAL GIFTS FUNDIn Memory of:Daniel Steffin

Suzy & Arnie PortnerAdolph Damraur

Faye & Lou DamraurEsther Leibson

T.E. Board of TrusteesFaye & Lou DamraurPat MardigianSusan Kirschner

Alfred AlexanderT.E. Board of TrusteesRenee Eisenberg & Lloyd Strausz

Dave MorningstarT.E. Board of Trustees

Thelma RosenbaumT.E. Board of TrusteesDavid, Dottie, Jackie & Rachel Gubow

Biaggio RagazzinoT.E. Board of TrusteesLloyd StrauszLinda & Steve PermutDavid, Dottie, Jackie & Ra-chel Gubow

Felix ParanskyT.E. Board of Trustees & Temple Staff

BEVERLY GOLD COLLEGE FUND

In Memory of:Lynne Pickman

Richard & Robin Gold & Family

Sylvia SafdieAdela Gold

B’RAI-SHEIT NURSERY SCHOOL

In Memory of:Elizabeth BuchDr. Mervyn Falk

Lindy, Ray, Elana, & Dan Buch

MILTON RIBIAT MEMORIAL TEACHER

ENRICHMENTIn Memory of:Esther Leibson

Janet & Dennis SchwartzThelma Rosenbaum

Stephen & Fran Barnes

BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE

In Honor of:Milton Ross for a speedy recoverySusan Kirschner on her birthday

Esther, Dan, Zehra, & Leyla Kirschner

In Memory of:Ann Ross

Esther, Dan, Zehra, & Leyla Kirschner

Claire ColmanEsther Kirschner

DR. WARREN EDER MEMORIAL FUND

In Memory of:Esther Leibson

Abby GoldfadenFreya Weberman & Philip & Talia HelfrickDon & Marilyn CohenMel & Ellie NatinskyLindy, Ray, Elana & Dan BuchLou & Flo CitarelLois & Franklin Greenberg

Alfred AlexanderMarcia & Michael Leibson

FUND FOR LIFEIn Memory of:Edith Deitch

Donna Brennan & Susie Leiter

LECH LECHA OPERATING ENDOWMENT

In Memory of:David Newman

Rae & Jeff MandelBruce & Linda Gordon

Joseph VulcanClaire Belsky

Dorothy TrockEsther Leibson

Kathleen & Gary TrockJill & David HartBruce & Linda Gordon

LOIS GOODE NFTY SCHOLARSHIP


Dennis, Janet, Danielle, & Elissa Schwartz

NORMAN ROSE CANTOR FUND

In Honor of:Dan Medow

Susan Edelman & Peter Ostrow


Elayne & Dan SteinhardtAl AlexanderThelma Rosenbaum

Euni & Heidi Rose Betty Boesky

Robert & Judi Boesky

MUSIC FUNDIn Honor of:Cantor Sharlein & Temple Emanu-El & The Musicians & Participants for the Shirei Ahavah ConcertThe Birth of Ryan Joseph Brand

Judy & Lillian GreenwaldFor the Speedy Recovery of:Lou Damraur

Judy & Lillian GreenwaldIn Memory of:Hyman Lepler

Linda & Dennis Kayes & Family

Esther LeibsonJudy & Lillian GreenwaldDavid & Dottie Gubow

Philip Joseph LeonDavid & Dottie Gubow

Alfred AlexanderJudy & Lillian GreenwaldGoldie FogelmanFlorence GoodeBeatrice & Max Rothschild

Biaggio RagazzinoJudy & Lillian Greenwald

PRAYER BOOK FUNDIn Memory of:Solomon WolfBelle Eisenberg

Renee Eisenberg

PARENT TEACHERS ORGANIZATION (PTO)

General Donation:Brian, Jennifer, & Brianna Johnson

RABBINIC DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation:Robert & Rozanne Sedler

In Honor of:Art Simon’s Conversion

Marian ChabanksyIn Memory of:Alfred Alexander

Barbara Alexander Stephen & Fran Barnes

Esther LeibsonMarcia & Michael LeibsonDiane & Michael MetcalfBob & Robin GershmanStephen & Fran BarnesMarsha & Chuck Owen

Harold BarkerSandra Goldberg

BEA SACKS SOCIAL ACTION

In Memory of:David & Clara Marks

Flo Citarel & Dolores Bennish

Henrietta & Nathaniel Schostak

Nancy Kursman

SASSON SHAYA LIBRARY FUND


Denise, Marty, Jeffrey, Jackie & Daniel Ferman

RABBI MILTON ROSENBAUM

EDUCATIONAL FUNDIn Memory of:David Newman

Sarah Melamed TheodoroffAlfred Alexander

Daniel, Leah, Chelsea, & Rebecca RosenbaumJulie Mann Kraus

Thelma RosenbaumLinda & Steve Permut Faye & Lou DamraurMuriel & Warren ZweigelJudy & Lillian GreenwaldRena & Larry FriedbergBea SacksJudy & Sam RothnagelGeorge & Janice ErdsteinSusan Edelman & Peter Ostrow

AMY MARGOLIS SILBERMAN

FLOWER FUNDIn Memory of:Al AlexanderThelma Rosenbaum

Euni & Heidi Rose

RUTH & MAXWELL STETTNER CARING

COMMUNITYIn Memory of:Al Alexander

Temple Emanu-El EMES Club

Esther LeibsonRena & Larry Friedberg

LEE WOLIN MEMORIAL AITZIM CHAYIM FUND


Denny, Jenny, Michael, & Jeffrey Patterson & Lynn WolinDenise, Marty, Jeffrey, Jackie & Daniel Ferman

Sarah Zloto, MotherLouis Malkin, Husband

Lottie MalkinEsther Leibson

George & Janice Erdstein

ZUSSMAN-UNGER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Honor of:Adam Edery, Bar MitzvahLauren Cohen, Bat Mitzvah

T. E. Board of Trustees

UPCOMING EVENTS AT TEMPLE EMANU-EL

TOTAL Enclosed: $Please make your check payable to: Temple Emanu-El and return to the Temple office.

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SCHOLAR-IN-RESDIENCE WEEKEND APRIL 23 7:30 P.M. SHABBAT DINNER AND PRESENTATIONPatron $36 pp Sponsor: $25 pp

APRIL 24 12:30 P.M. LUNCH & LEARN - $12 pp

APRIL 24 7:00 P.M. STORY-TELLING CONCERT - $10 pp

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YOU DESIRE A VEGAN MEAL

Brotherhood Luncheon Sunday, April 25th

11:30 a.m.

Hot Dogs, Pizza, Popcorn, Snacks, and Beverages

Free admission with RSVP $2.00 charge at door

RSVP to Temple by noon Friday, April 23 - 248-967-4020

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SusanJ.Kirschner ExecutiveDirector GeoffreyBerdy Director,Education&YouthActivities EileenBrand Director,EarlyChildhoodCommunity MichaelynSilverman FoundingDirector-ECC StevenL.Permut President MitchMeisner AdministrativeVice-President DavidGubow FinancialVice-President PatChomet ReligiousVice-President GlennLapin EducationVice-President RenaFriedberg Membership&ProgrammingVP FredFrank Treasurer DebraWalter Secretary DoloresM.Galea ImmediatePastPresident BeaSacks BulletinEditor

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April 2010 - Nisan/Iyar 5770

308:00 PMVolunteer Shabbat

1No School6:15 PMMiriam’s Seder

27:00 PMFirst Friday Erev Shabbat

39:30 AMTorah Study10:30 AMMorning Shabbat Service

4 Building Closed

5 10:30 amPassover ServiceTemple Offices Closed

6 No School

7No School7:30 PMShir Chadash

8 No School

9 6:00 PMYoung Family Chavurah8:00 PMGraham & Jack Wise B’Nai Mitzvah

10 9:30 AMTorah Study10:30 AMMorning Shabbat

119:00 AMRel. SchoolBrotherhood Meeting9:30 AMStorytelling10:00 AMSocial Action Meeting10:15 AMMy Temple Too10:45 AMSunday with the Rabbi11:00 AMReligious School Special Assembly12:00 PMIsrael Orientation12:30 PMEMES Lunch & Learn

127:00 PMMonday Night School at West Bloomfield JCCYouth Choir7:15 PMAdult Ed. Meeting

134:30 PMHebrew School6:15 PMExec. Committee

147:30 PMShir Chadash

154:30 PMHebrew SchoolConfirmation Trip NY

168:00 PMSisterhood Erev Shabbat w/Shir ChadashConfirmation Trip NY

179:30 AMTorah Study10:30 AMMorning Shabbat ServiceConfirmation Trip NY

189:00 AMRel. SchoolCoffee with the CantorConfirmation Trip NY

196:30 PMTEMTY7:00 PMMonday Night School at West Bloomfield JCCYouth Choir

204:30 PMHebrew School7:00 PMBrotherhood Game Night7:30 PMReligious Committee

21 224:30 PMHebrew School

236:00 PMPre-Service Oneg6:30 PMErev Shabbat7:30 PMShabbat Dinner8:15 PMSIR/ Yitzhak Buxbaum Presentation

249:30 AMTorah Study10:30 AMMorning Shabbat12:30 PMAdult Ed. Lunch & Learn SIR/Yitzhak Buxbaum7:00 PMConcert and Storytelling with SIR/ Yitzhak Buxbaum

259:00 AMRel. SchoolSisterhood Meeting9:30 AMQ & A with SIR/Yitzhak Buxbaum10:00 AMReligious School Program with SIR Guest: Carole Forman10:30 AMBrotherhoods Lion Preview with Lem Barney

26 6:00 PMLIFT Dinner6:30 PMTEMTY7:00 PMHigh SchoolYouth Choir

274:30 PMHebrew School7:30 PMBOT Meeting

28 294:30 PMHebrew School7:30 PMAnnual Calendar Meeting

3-6th grade outing:“Gates of Jerusalem”

4:00 PMLIFT Trip to MSU

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