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NOVEMBER 2019 • CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5780 • Volume 61, No. 9

IT’S HERE! Temple’s new Shabbat album:

With One Breath See page 20-21 for details

2 November 2019 • Cheshvan/Kislev 5780 Temple Israel

Hodu L’Adonai ki tov, ki l’olam chasdo. Give thanks to God, for God is good. God’s love and mercy are everlasting.

These words are from my favorite psalm, psalm 118 (yes, I have a favorite psalm). I walked down the aisle to these words sung by our cantors twelve years ago this month. I sang it to my children in the middle of the night. Its words are simple, its message clear: thank you God for my life, for the good that’s in it, and for all the blessings that have come my way. And to be honest, I sing this psalm not just when my life is mundane and easy, but even more when challenges come my way. I am not grateful for experiencing adversity. I am grateful for moving through it, surviving it, and coming out the other end. Hodu l’Adonai, I am grateful to you, God.

This month Americans will gather around their family tables to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s time that we set aside once a year to give everyone an opportunity to share what they are grateful for. As Americans, we are proud to take part in this ritual. As Jews, we know that everyday is an opportunity to give thanks to God. In fact, Psalm 118 is recited on every festival, and every rosh chodesh (first day of a new month). We recite a prayer of thanksgiving every single day in our morning service. Judaism is at its core a tradition replete with gratitude; gratitude for our world, our lives, and our God who made all things possible.

Amazingly, the word for turkey in Hebrew is hodu, the same word that begins Psalm 118. Don’t you love it when your Jewish identity and your American identity come together so seamlessly? For us as Jews, when we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, we are literally ingesting gratitude at the same time we celebrate all we are grateful for.

But how do we do this all the time, and not just on Thanksgiving or a Jewish festival? For some, they write in a journal. Others use an app on their phone that lets them record a few things that make them feel grateful. In our family, we play the roses and thorns game when we sit down to dinner. A rose is the best part of your day, and a thorn is something that wasn’t so great, or something that you wished had gone differently. The game is simple, but it is a way to say out loud that we recognize the gifts that are around us, and that often, those gifts are often accompanied by obstacles or disappointments.

I find that I am the ultimate cliché when I am choosing my rose. I am so grateful for the smallest elements in life- the ones that others might see as insignificant. I am grateful for sunshine; for both the light and warmth. I am grateful for the roof over my head, and how it protects the people I love. I am grateful for a full night’s sleep, for fresh fruit, and good friends on the other side of a phone call or text. I am grateful for a loving community that has given me the honor of being their Rabbi. Mountains need not move, nor seas part, for me to say, hodu l’Adonai; God, I am so grateful.

Use this year’s Thanksgiving as a launch into a new gratitude practice. I promise, you will be grateful you did.

Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny


RELIGIOUS SERVICESROSH CHODESH - CHESHVANTuesday, November 26 • 7 pm Celebrate the new moon and a new month! This women’s spirituality group gathers monthly to discuss important issues of religious and current events. For more information and to RSVP, contact Kim Heraud at [email protected] or 248-661-5700 x125.

KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICESFridays • 7:30 pm

MINYAN SERVICEMonday - Thursday • 7:30 am; Sundays and holidays • 9 amA wonderful way to start your day, to support fellow congregants in worship, and to bond with your community. Coffee, juice, and bagels are available. Please join us. Funded by the Mary Lou & Gary Berndt Minyan Fund, the Lipson Family Minyan Fund and the Samson Family Minyan Fund.

SHABBAT SOLOSShabbat 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? Call or text Mary Jane Larson at 734-812-8170.

KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE & ALBUM RELEASEFriday, November 22 • 7:30 pmPlease join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service as we release Temple Israel’s new album. See page 20 for details.

IN THIS ISSUEReligious Services

We Take Pride

Tikkun Olam - Helping Others

Temple Community

Funds in Action

Temple Youth

Tyner Religious School - Education

Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss Early Childhood Center

Temple Music

Robert Sosnick Family Life Center

Libraries & Media Center

Our Affiliates

Life Cycle Events

Tributes

November Calendar

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RELIGIOUS SERVICES (CONTINUED)

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FAMILY SHABBAT EXPERIEN C E

Join us for a family-friendly Shabbat dinner followed by

a high-energy Shabbat service with Rabbi Jennifer Lader

and Artist in Residence, Jacob “Spike” Kraus

Register online at temple-israel.org/kehilah

RSVP required for dinner by the Monday prior. Dinner cost: $15/adult, $7/child 4-12, under 4 are free.

FRIDAYS • 6 PM

NOVEMBER 15

DECEMBER 13

KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE A SACRED INHERITANCE: BLESSING, GRATITUDE, AND OUR COMMITMENT TO TOMORROW

Friday, November 29 • 7:30 pmJoin us for a post-Thanksgiving evening of spiritual and physical nourishment, featuring special guest Rabbi Nate DeGroot, Associate Director, Spiritual & Program Director at Hazon Detroit, the Jewish Lab for Sustainability. Rabbi DeGroot will be delivering a guest sermon connecting gratitude, blessing, and sustainability in this historic moment.

SAVE THE DATE:

KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE “WRESTLEMANIA: JEWISH LESSONS FROM THE RING”

Friday, December 13 • 7:30 pmJudaism is all about wrestling! With God, with one another, and with the tradition itself. On the week when we read from the Torah about the story of Jacob wrestling with an angel, we will explore the significance of wrestling in Judaism

and its implications for how we live our daily lives. Service led by Rabbi Dan Horwitz.

In Review – Kehilah Shabbat: Over 100 happy kids and parents joined our new Artist in Residence Jacob Kraus for an amazing camp-style Shabbat at Platform, Birmingham. Join us for the next Kehilah service on November 15th.


NEWLOCATION! Friday, February 7

7:30 pm at Atlantic Community High School

2455 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, Florida

Friday, March 27 7 pm at Temple Kol Ami

15030 N 64th St, Scottsdale, Arizona

Mazel Tov to Jackie Victor on being honored with the Woman of Vision Award at the Women of Vision Benefit Luncheon that was held on October 24, 2019. Jackie is the co-founder of Avalon International Breads, a socially responsible bakery in Detroit. Jackie believed in the business opportunities Detroit had to offer when many other didn’t, growing her bakery into a thriving business that has become a Detroit institution. We are honored to have Jackie in our Temple family.

We are very proud of Diane S. Blau, Ph.D. for receiving the Karl Buhler Award at the 2019 conference of the American Psychological Association. This award is given jointly to an individual and an institution who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to humanistic psychology. Dr. Blau co-founded the Michigan School of Psychology, the other award recipient, and served in numerous faculty and administrative positions. Congratulations on this well-deserved award.

Jared Miller was named by the Cleveland Jewish News to the Class of 2019 18 Difference Makers. He will be honored at 5th Annual CJN 18 Difference Makers Awards Ceremony on November 24. Jared started the FIDF Chapter in Cleveland, is the immediate Past President of the Mandel Jewish Day School, serves on the Cleveland Federation Board and has been honored by Cleveland Federation with the 40 & Under Leadership Award. We are very proud of Jared and happy for his family.

WE TAKE PRIDE

SAVE THE DATES:


TIKKUN OLAM HELPING OTHERS

POP TAB COLLECTION

Temple Israel will continue to collect pop tabs for the

Ronald McDonald House of Detroit on an ongoing

basis. Please help by collecting and bringing your pop

tabs to Temple. Collecting pop tabs helps support the

operations of Ronald McDonald Houses. For more

information, contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@temple-

israel.org or 248-661-5700.

VOLUNTEER AT DIXON

Help make a difference in a child’s life! Temple Israel

is thrilled to 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. For

more information, contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@

temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.

FREE FRESH FOOD PANTRY

Tuesdays, Nov 5 & 19 • 3 - 5 pm

Free Fresh Food for those in need.

Pick up food at Temple Israel the

first and third Tuesday of every

month from 3 - 5 pm. Photo ID

required. For more information,

contact Gabby Zilberberg at

[email protected] or 248-661-5700.

MI SHEBEIRACH BLANKET MAKING DAY

Tuesday, November 19 • 10:30 am in Herman Hall

Volunteers are needed to help make no-sew fleece

Mi Shebeirach blankets. These blankets will then be

given to those in need of healing prayers when visited

by our Clergy. Coffee and bagels will be provided. For

more information or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman

at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].

This program is supported by The Juanita and

George Victor Mi Shebeirach Blanket Fund.

Free Fresh

ChanukahChanukahNo Temple Family

Without a

EIGHT WAYS TO BE A SHAMAS

1. Adopt a family (deadline to adopt 10/30/19)2. Write a check to Temple Israel c/o No Temple Family Without a Chanukah3. Give your donation online at temple-israel.org/NTFWC Any and all donations will truly “Make a Difference”4. Purchase a gift card for a family in need5. Go shopping for Chanukah gifts for families in need6. Donate Chanukah themed items7. Donate Judaica items for families8. Donate Chanukah wrapping supplies Including gift bags, boxes, ribbons, bows, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, etc.

Temple Israel’s Robert Sosnick Family Life Center needs your help this Chanukah!

As part of our commitment to “No Temple Family Without a Chanukah,” we are in need of donors to be a

“Shamas” or “Chanukah Helper” (a Shamas is the candle used to light all other candles in the menorah).

Donated gifts must be dropped off at Temple Israel by Monday, December 2, 2019

“No Temple Family Without a Chanukah” is sponsored by the following funds: The Barbara & Lawrence Millman Family Chanukah Fund and

The Jackie Unatin Memorial Chanukah Fund

YOUR GIFTS TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Questions? Contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or [email protected]


Social Action Programming is supported by the Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.

SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER WISH LIST

December 15 - 22, 2019

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

items listed above, please contact Miriam Baxter at

248-661-5700 or [email protected].

CHRISTMAS DAY - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Temple Israel invites you to join us as we 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, contact Miriam Baxter

at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].

Reservations are requested by Friday, December 13th.

Temple Israel salutes all Veterans in our community and honors the sacrifice they make to keep our country safe.

In observance of Veteran’s Day, we would like to shine a light on an important organization supporting Jewish Veterans. Chartered in 1896, The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is an organization created to advocate for the needs of all Veterans, and to strengthen and celebrate the ties that bind all service members and their community. Membership in JWV is not restricted to wartime service in combat, it is open to ALL Jewish members of the Armed Forces honorably serving or discharged, whether in combat or not.

For more information, please visit their website www.jwv-mi.org.

TAPPER’S ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE

Tapper’s is collecting new and gently used winter items

in all sizes, now through the end of November. The

drop box is located in the Tyner lobby.


TEMPLE COMMUNITY

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING (20S-40S)Temple Israel Young Adult Programming is supported by Marilyn & Walter Wolpin.

SHABBAT FOR TOTS: WE GIVE THANKSSaturday, November 23 • 10:30 amJoin our Temple Israel clergy and early childhood educator, Jodie Kanagur, as we celebrate Shabbat and Thanksgiving with crafts, activities, songs, snacks and prayer! Register online at temple-israel.org/ShabbatForTots. Save the date for our next Shabbat for Tots: Chanukah Oh Chanukah on December 14th.

GENERAL PROGRAMMINGCOLLEGE CONNECTIONDo 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! Once we have your student’s contact information, he or she will receive

In Review – Do Good Date Night: Twenty Temple couples joined together at Detroit Abloom flower farm for the first ever Do Good Date Night. The evening included a service project to better the Detroit garden, followed by a farm-to-table vegetarian meal prepared by local chef, Catherine Shapiro. Special thanks to Stacy and David Gordon for making the evening possible.

During the month of November, Temple Israel’s Goodman Family Judaic & Archival Museum is pleased to feature beautiful pieces from our permanent collection.

Are you looking for a special way to honor someone you love? Consider dedicating a beautiful piece of Judaic

artwork. By making a gift to the Museum in honor or in memory of a loved one, or in honor of a life cycle event, you will be part of the continuing legacy of a permanent Judaic collection, which will be enjoyed by Temple Israel

for generations to come.


the Temple Israel Messenger, information on special events occurring in the Jewish world, invitation to dinner sponsored by Brotherhood, gift packages for the holidays and more! Register online at temple-israel.org/college.

GAME DAYThursday, November 7 & December 5 • 1 - 4 pmBring your friends and your favorite game! Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre & Rummikub. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. There is no charge to attend but reservations are required by the Monday prior to Game Day. Register online at temple-israel.org/gameday.

EMPTY NESTERS: WHISKEY & WISDOMWednesday, November 20 • 6:30 pmTemple Israel Empty Nesters (50+) will enjoy the “Spirit of Detroit” on a private distillery tour, followed by dinner and craft cocktails in the Two James Tasting Room while Rabbi Yedwab imparts his wisdom on the group. Space is Limited! Cost: $50/Members; $65/Non-members (includes appetizer, dinner & a drink - cash bar available). Register online at temple-israel.org/WhiskeyWisdom. Supported by the Barbas Family Fund. Questions? Contact Kate Boman at [email protected].

SHABBAT IN A BOXFriday, November 22, 2019Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner in your home and let us do the cooking! For more information and to order online, go to temple-israel.org/shabbatbox. Orders must be received by noon on Wednesday, November 20th. Questions? Contact Miriam at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].

SAVE THE DATE:JB25Friday, June 19, 2020 • Kabbalat ShabbatSaturday, June 20, 2020 • Special Evening CelebrationPlease join us as we light our future celebrating Rabbi Josh Bennett & Family for their 25 years serving Temple Israel. More details to come.

ISRAELfamily mission

DECEMBER 22-31, 2020

INFORMATIONAL MEETINGSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 12:15 PM

(following Sunday School)

For more information contact Rabbi Bennett at 248-661-5700 or go to:

tissisraeladventure.com


TYNER (CONTINUED)

TO VIEW OUR MENU & ORDER CARRY-OUT, PLEASE VISIT

TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG/THANKSGIVING

ALL ORDERS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 19TH Pickup: Wednesday, November 27th

Between 10am-12pm.

Questions? Call 248-661-5700 x 152 or email [email protected].

All orders will be packed in foil pans or disposable bowls. All heating instructions will be included with each item.

Let Temple prepare your Thanksgiving dinner!

TEMPLE TOMORROWOUR TEMPLE | OUR FUTURE

We are well underway with the construction

of the new Sarah & Harold Gottlieb Family

School Wing and are very excited about the

progress so far! As you drive into Temple,

you can see the walls are going up and it’s

starting to take shape. We eagerly await

the completion in early spring of 2020

to showcase this state of the art learning

community to our students and families.

None of this would have been possible

without the generous support of our donors.

We would like to give a special thanks to

those families who committed to fostering

the minds and souls of our youngest

students.

Mari & Ken Barnett

Karen & Alan Barry

Deanna & Joe Bittker

Terri & David Friedman

Sarah & Haroldz”l Gottlieb

Geri & Mel Kaftan

Linda, Alan, Ricky & Aimee Kovan

Barbara & Norm Samson

Steven Siman

Temple Israel Sisterhood

Carol & Gene Zamler


FUNDS IN ACTIONFUNDS IN ACTION

Supports Temple Israel’s BrotherhoodWhile some mission statements are lengthy in detail, Brotherhood officer and past

president Brian Karbel describes his affiliate group’s purpose very simply - Give back to Temple Israel. The Brotherhood Fund has been accomplishing this important goal for years through a variety of campaigns and endeavors, including camp scholarships, the Usher Corp, Housing the Homeless, blood drives and college dinners for our students.

Brian and the Brotherhood membership take pride in the sustaining assistance they provide Temple, and they would love to see more men join them in this significant mission. Not only do Brotherhood members support our congregation, but they

also strengthen each other - as men, Jews and concerned members of this community. While giving back is the main focus, Brotherhood membership is not only about social justice. It also offers a lot of fun opportunities for entertainment, education and

engaging events.

The next time you see a Brotherhood fundraiser (like the upcoming Feed Yourself-Feed the Homeless events at California Pizza Kitchen on page 28), know that your donation supports meaningful assistance and life-changing opportunities. And joining

Brotherhood helps even more! They have preserved their original purpose while building a contemporary element that you will find relevant and refreshing. Check out Brotherhood at temple-israel.org/brotherhood. It’s a contribution - and a substantial

connection - that you’ll never regret.

Supports Torah and text study programmingEstablished in 2014 by Eleanor Folbe Jackier and Larry Jackier, this important fund supports Temple Israel programming dedicated to the study of Torah, Mishna and

Talmud and other traditional Jewish texts impacting Reform Judaism. The fund helps provide opportunities to develop a better understanding of the purpose and values of certain prayers, the weekly Torah portions and the Jewish holidays. The generosity of

Eleanor and Larry has supported programs such as our weekly Torah lessons and High Holiday study sessions which are significant to congregants as they strengthen their

connection to and their understanding of Torah.

Considerably more than furthering knowledge, Torah study is a mitzvah. And for the Jewish people, it’s a quest that never ends. As Simchat Torah marks the completion of the annual reading cycle and the beginning of the next, re-examining the Torah

revives energy, reveals new meaning and provides powerful direction.

Regardless of where you are in your studies, you are not behind. It’s a journey that can begin or resume at any time. And thanks to the Larry & Eleanor Jackier Jewish Education Fund, the opportunities are growing. Call the Tyner Religious School today at

248-661-5725 to learn more about Temple’s adult education curriculum.

These are only a few of more than 160 special funds that help Temple Israel achieve its mission. The funds engage our members and connect with the community through creative outreach, compassionate assistance and meaningful celebration. The impact

from these funds is remarkable, allowing children to learn, families to heal and people to grow. Many thanks to our fund grantors who recognized a need - and to our donors who continually support Temple’s efforts to reach those in need.

To learn more about Temple’s funds and other giving opportunities, go to temple-israel.org and click on GIVING. If you’re interested in creating a fund, contact David Tisdale, 248-661-5700.

LARRY & ELEANOR JACKIER JEWISH

EDUCATION FUND

BROTHERHOOD FUND


In Review – Bunk45 Adventure Park: Bunk45 had a swinging good time zip-lining across the trees at The Adventure Park! We had a HUGE group of 4th and 5th graders from all over Metro Detroit join us. Thanks to all parents for supporting our junior youth group! More adventures to come!

BUNK45: ROBOT GARAGE Sunday, November 10 • 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Robot Garage (637 S. Eton, Birmingham)Hey BUNK45! Join Rabbi Marla & Dev for our next adventure at . . . Robot Garage! We will be having lunch and creating sumo wrestler robots! Please meet us at Robot Garage following religious school, at 12:30 pm. Pick-up at 2:30 pm. Cost is $20 (includes pizza lunch and snacks). Register online at temple-israel.org/bunk45robots.

QUEST: J-SERVE FALL FIX-UPSunday, November 17 • 1 - 3 pm at Adat Shalom (29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills)Join Temple Israel’s QUEST and Jewish Family Services to help homebound older adults in need of outdoor cleanup at our 23rd annual Fall Fix Up Event. Free and open to all 6th - 8th graders! Please arrive at Adat Shalom at 1 pm for cider and donuts. Pickup is at Adat Shalom at 3 pm. Register online at temple-israel.org/fallfixup.

Questions regarding Bunk45, contact Devorah Glanz at [email protected] regarding Quest & YFTI, contact Zach Goldberger at [email protected]

TEMPLE YOUTH

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 201912:30 - 2:30 PM

FALLFix UpSunday, November 10, 2019


YFTI: MYSTERY NIGHT Saturday, November 23 • 5 - 10 pmWe will begin and end the evening at Temple Israel (drop off is 5 pm and pick up is 10 pm). Where we go in between is a mystery! Cost is $50/per person. Open to all 9th-12th graders. Register online at temple-israel.org/mystery.

SAVE THE DATES:

BUNK45: FEDERATION’S ULTIMATE INDOOR RECESS Sunday, December 8 • 12:30 - 3:30 pm at On the Dunes (2055 Haggerty Rd, Commerce)Brr! December may be too cold to play outside, but we’re bringing the fun inside, on a massive scale, at Federation’s Ultimate Indoor Recess at On the Dunes! Fowling, golf and putt-putt simulators, axe throwing (for adults), Star Trax, arcade games, and a dodge ball tournament are just some of the surprises we have in store for an awesome afternoon for ALL ages! Best suited for families with children 5-18. Cost is $36 per family ($45 after the early bird deadline) plus an $18 gift to Federation’s 2019 Annual Campaign for those households that haven’t given yet. Space is limited! To receive an email when registration goes live, visit: jewishdetroit.org/recess.

L’TAKEN TRIP TO WASHINGTON DCJanuary 10 - 13, 2020Questions? Contact Zach at 248-661-5700.

YFTI: DEATH OVER DINNERJanuary 18, 2020

YFTI: SKI TRIP January 31 - February 2Come ride the slopes, roast s’mores over a fire and spend a great weekend with YFTI at Shanty Creek Resort in Bellaire, MI! Non-skiers will enjoy time doing snowy activities on the mountain and travel to Traverse City. Buses leave Temple Israel Friday, January 31st at 1 pm and return Sunday, February 2nd at 4:30 pm. Register online at temple-israel.org/ski.

QUEST: CHALLAH BAKE WITH JFSJanuary 19, 2020

Saturday, November 23, 20195 - 10 pm (meet at Temple)

January 31 - February 2, 2020

to Shanty Creek Resort!SKI TRIP

$350$400$450

Early Bird Pricing (until November 29, 2019)November 30 - December 13, 2019

After December 13 (if spots are available)


FAMILY EDUCATIONFor more information on any of these Family Education Programs or to RSVP, contact Alicia Goldman at 248-661-5725 or email [email protected]

THE GRAND HAVDALAH Saturday, November 2 • 5:30 pmGrandchildren with their grandparents and special grand-friends: Come one, come all for an unforgettable evening of magic and marvel as we bring the circus to you! Join us for a delightful dinner, a spectacular Havdalah, and an astonishing performance by the talented Cirque Amongus! $15/adult, $7/child (ages 4-12), children under 4 are FREE. This program is geared toward families with children 12 and under. *All are welcome!

RAISE YOUR YAD!Thursday, November 21 • 5:30 pm5th-8th grade students and parents are invited to create a one-of-a-kind yad (hand pointer) to use to read from the Torah at your upcoming B’nai Mitzvah! Enjoy a casual dinner and give your finished yad a “test run” with the guidance of our clergy! Featuring local artist, Gail Rosenbloom Kaplan. Cost is $25/yad, dinner included! Register online at temple-israel.org/RYY by Monday, November 18th.

TYNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOLElementary school age children and their families are invited for

Sunday, November 24, 201912:15 pm at Fleischman ResidenceSupported by the Stark Family Fund

6710 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

Getting ready for your Bar or Bat Mitzvah?

Thursday, November 21, 20195:30-7 pm • Temple IsraelSupported by the Stark Family Fund


APPEL CONCERT WITH ERIC HUNKERSunday, November 24 • 11 pm (during Sunday school) Eric is a singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX. His music is fresh with honest lyrics & melodies that will make you smile. Free & open to everyone. See page 19 for details.

CHANUKAH FUN AT FLEISCHMANSunday, November 24 • 12:15 pm at Fleischman (6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield)Elementary school age children and their families are invited to join Temple Israel & Jewish Senior Life for a fun and fulfilling afternoon as we get ready to celebrate Chanukah! We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before channeling our inner Maccabees for a friendly Maccabia challenge with the residents of Fleischman! Members: $36/ family. Non-members: $45/ family. Register online at temple-israel.org/FunAtFleischman by November 18th.

CAMPERSHIPS AVAILABLEAre you going to a URJ camp this summer? We want to help! Each year Temple Israel provides need-based scholarships to a number of students to enable them to participate in a Jewish summer camping experience sponsored by the Reform Movement. If your child is interested in attending any URJ camps and wishes to be considered for a Campership, assistance may be available. Simply fill out the Campership Application

which will be posted at temple-israel.org/tyner and return it to Judy in the Tyner Religious School office no later than Wednesday, November 27, 2019. A small committee will review all applications in confidence and award Camperships to those who apply and have one written recommendation from a Religious School teacher or youth director.

ADULT EDUCATIONFor more information on any of these Adult Education Classes or to RSVP, contact the Education Office at 248-661-5725 or email [email protected]

SHABBAT TISCHSaturdays • 9:15 - 10:30 amJoin us for a Shabbat morning of insights and investigation into the texts of our Bible. Led by volunteer facilitator, Norrine Freeman.

USER’S GUIDE FOR THE SOULThursdays, November 7, 14, 21 & continuing • 10 - 11 amDo you want to learn about the structure of your soul? Is it possible to navigate the flow of consciousness through the body more masterfully? Through delving into this powerful kabbalistic text, you will gain the tools to discover your highest self and master the challenges of your life. Taught by Cantor Smolash. RSVP to Maya Grinboim at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].

In Review – Bees in the D: Families enjoyed making beeswax candles and learning about Rosh Hashanah over lunch before our guest, Brian of Bees in the D, showed us the importance of pollinators with an inspiring hands-on presentation!


Exotic Jewish Destinations

PROPHETS LINE-BY-LINETuesdays • November 5, 12 & 19 • 12 - 1 pmJoin us for a line-by-line study of the prophets. Using commentary, sharing our own insights, and looking at various translations, we work our way through these amazing and inspiring texts. Taught by Rabbi Gordon.

PORTRAITS IN FAITH Thursday, November 7 • 7 - 9:30 pmDaniel Epstein has photographed and interviewed over 500 people of over 50 religions and 27 countries, creating a digital collection of “Portraits in Faith.” This inspirational, interactive presentation includes photographs and oral testimonies from individual spiritual experiences around the world. Open to the community, at no charge. Register at temple-israel.org/PortraitsInFaith.

INTRO TO KABBALAH: THE PRISM OF THE SOUL Mondays, Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & Jan. 6Kabbalah is one of the most powerful systems on the planet for self-discovery and empowerment. Join Cantor Smolash & Rabbi Bennett as the gates of your soul opens and your true self is revealed. See how Kabbalah impacts the inner lights of hope and passions as your inspiration comes alive. Call 248-205-2557 or visit JLearn.online to register today!

MEDITATION WORKSHOP W/ RABBI LAIBL WOLF Wednesday, November 20 • 7:30 pm

ADULT CREATIVE ART WORKSHOPS – HANDS ON ART WITH JANE!Thursdays • 1 - 2:30 pm Nov. 21 – Artist Focus: Marc Chagall. Project: Plexi “Stained Glass Window” with Graphic ElementsDec. 12 – Artist Focus: Josef Albers. Project: Josef Albers Inspired Color Study Modern Graphic Wall Art

AN ORTHODOX RABBI WALKS INTO A MADRASSATo RSVP, complete this form and return with your check payable to Temple Israel by Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Send to: Temple Israel • 5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48323

Name: ___________________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________________________________________________

E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________

Number attending: _______________________________________________________

Total amount enclosed: $ ____________________________________________

For more information contact Lisa Kaplan at 248-661-5725 or [email protected].

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Join Sam Englender as he shares his story studying Arabic at Zaytuna College, America’s only Muslim liberal arts school, and asks questions such as: What is the purpose of interfaith engagement? What fears and worries

stop us from engaging with other religions and groups? Should we visit more mosques and churches? How does interfaith engagement change us all?

COST: $7 MEMBERS WITH RESERVATION/$10 NONMEMBERS AND WALK-INS (INCLUDES LUNCH)Register online at temple-israel.org/ask. For more information,

contact the Education Office at 248-661-5725 or [email protected]. This adult education program is supported by the Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 • 12–1:30 PM

Save the date for our next ASK program on Monday, December 16th An Orthodox Rabbi walks into a Madrassadetails

Join Ben G. Frank in his journey through large Jewish centers such as Paris and Berlin, and smaller exotic

ones like Mumbai, Ho-chi-Minh City, Yangon, and Tahiti. Frank will describe his travels along the Trans-Siberian

railway, tracing his roots to Odessa, and his adventures through far-off lands in search of fragments of the scattered tribe. Frank is author of A Travel Guide to

Jewish Europe, The Scattered Tribe, and Klara’s War.

COST: $7 MEMBERS WITH RESERVATION $10 NONMEMBERS AND WALK-INS (INCLUDES LUNCH)

Register online at temple-israel.org/ask

For more information contact the Education Office at 248-661-5725 or [email protected].

This adult education program is supported by the Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 12–1:30 PM AT TEMPLE ISRAEL

TYNER (CONTINUED)


Join the fun with Jane Alkon, creating beautiful handcrafted pieces inspired by Jewish artists and themes. Jane will take you step by step through the creative process as you discover your inner artist.Think you’re not creative? Then these workshops are perfect for you! You’re guaranteed to come away with a wonderful piece that will surely amaze you. Cost is $7/Member per class; $10/Non-member per class. RSVP online at temple-israel.org/art.

MOROCCAN MISSION LECTURE SERIES Thursdays • 7 - 8 pmNov. 21 – The Sephardic MystiqueFeb. 13 – Modern Debates and ControversiesHoward Lupovitch, PhD will explore the rich history of Sephardic Jewry and take us on a journey through the heritage, culture, and mystery of Morocco. Professor Lupovitch is Director of the Cohn Haddow Center for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University. Open to Temple Israel Moroccan Mission travelers and the broader community. RSVP online at temple-israel.org/Morocco.

ASK: AN ORTHODOX RABBI WALKS INTO A MADRASSAMonday, December 16 • 12 - 1:30 pm Join Sam Englender as he shares his story studying Arabic at Zaytuna College, America’s only Muslim liberal arts school, and asks questions such as: What is the purpose of interfaith engagement? What fears and worries stop us from engaging with other religions and groups? Should we visit more mosques and churches? How does inter-faith engagement change us all? $7 members with reservations, $10 nonmembers and walk-ins, includes lunch. Sponsored by the Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund. Register online at temple-israel.org/ask.

with Australia’s RABBI LAIBL WOLF.Wednesday, November 20

7:30 pm Temple Israel

Contact Maya at 248-661-5700 or [email protected] for questions.

Learn the ancient Jewish system of

meditation to integrate body,

mind and soul and generate inner joy.

Rabbi Laibl Wolf is Dean of the Spiritgrow Centere in Australia,

and teaches Kabbalah and meditation across the globe.

Open to all levels. Free admission, no registration required.


SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERTHE AUDREY & WILLIAM FARBER ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE

In Review: Shabbat for Tots – Sukkah Decorating! Young families enjoyed a special Shabbat for Tots Sukkah Decorating Party complete with breakfast, crafts, and of course, shaking the lulav in the sukkah with our clergy during a high energy shabbat service!

KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSETuesday, November 12 • 5:30 pm

PARENT CONNECTIONWednesday, November 13 • 9:15 am

NO SCHOOL - EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCEThursday, November 14, 2019

NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAKThursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29

SAVE THE DATES:

CHANUKAH MAGIC MOMENTSFriday, December 20 • 9 - 11:30 am (during regular school hours)Please join your child for a magical Chanukah celebration. Participate in Chanukah activities. Every child must have an adult with them. *Special friends are welcome to attend in lieu of a parent, and everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact the ECC office at 248-661-5750.

MEET, GREET & EAT

Check out the BEST Kindergarten in the area!

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For questions or to RSVP, contact the ECC office at248-661-5750.


Sunday November 24 11:00 AM AT TEMPLE ISRAEL

Eric is a singer/songwriter from Austin, TX. His music is based in fresh, honest lyrics & melodies that will make you smile.

Be awesome. Give a listen.

Free & open to everyone.

Questions? Contact Maya at [email protected] or call 248-661-5700.

Supported by the Appel Family Concert Fund


MUSIC AT TEMPLE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 4:00 PM

Fresh from their Grand Prize-winning international competition season, Temple Israel welcomes the Callisto Quartet—four dedicated and passionate musicians who share a love of chamber music—violinists Paul Aguilar and Rachel Stenzel, violist

Eva Kennedy and cellist Hannah Moses.

The group were top prize winners at the 2019 Bordeaux International String Quartet Competition and 2018

Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, grand prize winner at the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber

Music Competition and one of ten quartets in the world selected to compete in the 2019 Banff International String

Quartet Competition.

Open to the community at no charge. See you at the Schmier!

Presented by the Regene & Leslie Schmier Concert Series Endowment Fund

For questions, contact [email protected]

or 248-661-5700.

WHAT: Temple Israel’s next album of Kabbalat Shabbat music, With One Breath, is ready for release.

WHEN: On Monday, November 18th all music will be available on Temple’s website, as well as Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you listen to music. Then join us on Friday, November 22nd for a service celebrating the new album. Free CDs will be available after the service.

WHY: We have added so many wonderful new melodies at Kabbalat Shabbat since our first recording, Kavanat Haruach. So enjoy the updated, joyful sound of Shabbat at Temple Israel.


WHO: Our new Shabbat record was produced by Gemini and Canadian Screen Award winning composer Ari Posner across three cities: Detroit, Toronto and Tel Aviv. Some of the most gifted musicians and producers from these three bustling music scenes have come together to create an album that is a true labor of love.

Along with our own beloved music team Cantor Smolash, Cantor Michaels, Rabbi Lader, and Soloist Trivax, our new Artist in Residence, Jacob Kraus also makes an appearance. We also have features from Hezi Yakov - the top darbuka player in Israel, Sonia Lee on violin, our own Shawn McDonald on piano and many more.

We thank Sarah Gottlieb, as we remember also the generosity of her husband Haroldz”l Gottlieb, who together made this amazing album possible in memory of their beloved son, Stephen.

We hope this project will be a treasured part of Temple’s story, helping new members learn our melodies, inspiring families at special times, or just keeping you company in the car until we see you again on Friday night.

To download the album: temple-israel.org/album See everyone on Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 pm!


THE ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTERSUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMMING: For more information on any of these Support Groups and programs or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].

ADULT HEALTH & FITNESS Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 3 pmAdult Health and Fitness is a program that will focus on improving balance, mobility, coordination, flexibility and overall wellness through a structured low impact exercise program performed from both seated and standing positions. $5 per class. Class led by NSCA certified trainer Matt Leonard. The class will run for a one-hour session starting with a warm up and finishing with a cool down stretch. We encourage you to wear athletic clothing and shoes. *Requirements for the program is a Doctor’s note stating that you can participate in low impact exercise. Register online at temple-israel.org/fitness-m or contact Kate at 248-661-5700.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPThursday, November 7 & 21 • 10 - 11 amWhen helping you is hurting me…Taking care of someone else as well as taking care of you? Give yourself respite – join facilitator Jodie Jacobs, LMSW, in a supportive environment. Sharing one’s experience within a group setting enables caregivers to recognize the commonality of their experience while also defining the uniqueness of their situation.

DROP-IN BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPThursday, Nov. 14 & Tuesday, Nov. 26 • 7 - 8:30 pm Diane Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW Facilitator 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. All sessions are open to the community and are free of charge. Please call Temple to verify dates as they do change.

AA - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUSThursday, November 7, 14 & 21 • 8 - 9:15 pm Open to individuals who have a desire to stop using alcohol and/or other substances. Meeting utilizes the AA 12-Step Program.

MS PATH SUPPORT GROUPThursday, November 14 • 7 pm The MS PATH (Positive Attitude Toward Health) meets on the second and fourth Thursday of every month in Classroom 11. This group is designed for those with MS as well as family members and/or caregivers. For questions, call Ronna Heller at 248-737-2328 or 248-330-4632 or email [email protected].

CAMP GEORGE SHABBAT DINNER & REUNION Friday, November 15 • 6 pmCome and reunite with your Camp George friends and see Jeff Rose. Bring any of your friends that might want to share in this one of a kind summer experience! Dinner is $15 per adult and $7 per child 4-12 years of age. Children under 4 are free. Services will follow our beautiful Shabbat dinner. Please RSVP for dinner at temple-israel.org/CampGeorgeDinner.

Prospective families welcome!

GRIEF AND LOSS YOGATuesday, November 19 & December 17 • 6 pm Working through grief and loss with yoga, breath and meditation. A therapeutic way to grieve any type of loss, this class provides support in a healing environment. Open to the community at no charge. Led by Gayle Goodman, 200 RYT Level I Kundalina Yoga Certified Teacher. Bring a yoga mat, and a small towel or pillow for seated meditation, and dress comfortably.Must RSVP by the Thursday prior to each date. Register online at temple-israel.org/Yoga.


Thank you to all who participated in Kever Avot “The Mitzvah of a Lifetime!”Our 22nd annual Kever Avot on Sunday September 22, 2019 was terrific! Well over 125 volunteers and 70 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. This year we were pleased to have our Quest students join us at Hebrew Memorial Cemetery. They were very helpful and what a breath of fresh air to have these students involved. We send a special “Todah Rabah” to our Co-Chairs Marc Siegler and Norm Samson. Many thanks to our fabulous and dedicated bus captains: Jeff Aleman, Debbie Binder, Natalie & Sid Blatnikoff, Barry Feldman, Linda “Lou” Goldman, Sheila Grinter, Jodie Jacobs, Brad Klein, Melissa Roberts, Joey Roberts, Karen Rubenfire, Barb & Norm Samson, Julie Shiffman, Marc Siegler, Karen Singer, Ilene Techner, Chad Techner, Janice & Arnie Tracht & Amy Weiner and 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 and 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 David & Ilene Techner, Chad Techner and Josh Tobias from The Ira Kaufman Chapel. We send them our heartfelt thanks. L’Shalom, Kari K. Provizer, LMSW, ACSW.


LIBRARIES & MEDIA CENTER

ADULT PROGRAMMINGAUTHOR EVENT - BOOK CLUB NIGHT

Monday, November 4 • 6:30 pm at The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan DetroitTemple Israel Weinberg Family Library is co-sponsoring the 68th

Annual Jewish Book Fair Book Club Night with Jennifer Cody Epstein, author of Wunderland. 6:30 pm: Light Dinner, 7:30 pm: Author Talk, Cost is $23 - $45. Register online at theberman.org.

SAVE THE DATES:

DINNER AND A MOVIE SERIESThe 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 16, January 30, February 6, February 20, March 5 & March 19. More information to follow.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMINGPIZZA & PAGESSundays • 12 - 2 pm Nov 10, Dec 15, Jan 26, Feb 9 & Mar 15Join 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 - 4th Grade booklovers are invited to participate. If you love pizza, books, and spending time in the Library then you’ll love this program! A pizza lunch will be served, $7/person payable at the meeting, or $30/person for the series. Students do not need to attend all of the meetings to participate. Reservations are required by the Thursday before each date. Register online at temple-israel.org/pizzapages. Supported by the Phyllis Hellman Children’s Literature Fund.

Thursday, November 14 • 6:30 pmYoung adult women (ages 20s-40s) and their mothers (aunts, grandmothers, sisters, and friends are welcome too!) will enjoy an evening of delicious food, great wine and inspiring discussion over the book Washing the Dead by Michelle Brafman, facilitated by Rabbi Marla Hornsten. $18/person, includes dinner, wine and dessert. Register online at temple-israel.org/mdbook by Monday, November 11th.

Monday, November 18 • 9:45 am Tuesday, November 19 • 6:30 pmThe season will continue with a discussion of the book, Eternal Life by Dara Horn, facilitated by Dalia Shaham. 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. All are welcome! Registration is required. Cost is $16/per session and includes breakfast (Monday)/dinner (Tuesday). RSVP online at temple-israel.org/bookclub by Thursday, November 14th. Save the date for the next TI Adult Bookclub: December 16/17 – The Family Tabor by Cherise Wolas, facilitated by Jaqueline Fox

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For questions on any of these events, contact Lauren Marcus Johnson at [email protected] or 248-661-5700.


CHANUKAH SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRSunday, Dec 8 - Wednesday, Dec 11 • 12 - 2 pmThe Chanukah Scholastic Temple Israel Book Fair 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 for more information and to volunteer.

IREAD - RELIGIOUS SCHOOL READING PROGRAMSParticipating in the Tyner Religious School/Hodari Family Children’s Library Reading Programs is a great way to enrich family life while reading Jewish books 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).

CALLING ALL LIBRARY BOOKSIf you or your children have any outstanding library books from the Temple Libraries, please return them ASAP! As the school year begins, we are trying to get all of our records in order so that you can continue check out books during the new school year. Thanks so much for reading!

BOOKSON

We will cook, bake and make wonderful treats while hearing and telling the stories from our tradition.

Join Librarian Lauren Marcus Johnson and Religious School

Teacher Anita Hack in the Hodari Family Children’s

Library for stories, food and fun!

ATTENTION 4TH – 6TH GRADERS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1712 – 2 PM

Bagels and cream cheese will be served on arrival, along with all the festive foods we’ll create!

$10 per person (Payable at the meeting) Reservations are required.

Contact Lauren Marcus Johnson at [email protected]

or 248-661-5700.Funded by Helen M. Pickett Children’s Reading Fund.


AFFILIATES - SISTERHOOD

SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP - ONE STOP SHOPPING!Our volunteers are eager to help as you shop our amazing selection of gift items & Judaica. New merchandise arriving daily to enhance

and enrich your holidays and special celebrations. November Special: 30% off Menorahs (excludes special orders). Hours: Sundays 9:30-12 pm (religious school days), Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 pm (special appointments available, please contact one of our helpful gift shop chairs for assistance). Call or text: Debbie E. at 248-496-4525, Debbie F. at 248-227-2146 or Mary Lou at 248-875-1595.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:JEWISH BOOK FAIRTuesday, November 5 • 3 pm Please join us at the Jewish Book Fair as Sisterhood sponsors Barbara Ostfeld, author of Catbird.

GENERAL BOARD MEETINGWednesday, November 6, December 4 • 10 am

CHAI MITZVAHTuesday, November 19, December 17 • 10 am

JVS LUNCHEON Tuesday, November 19 • 12 pmTo volunteer, contact Gail Katz: [email protected]

NURSING HOME BINGO AT FLEISCHMANWednesday, November 20 • 2 pm

WOMEN’S WELLNESS DAY Thursday, November 21 at Henry Ford Hospital

DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR SISTERHOOD DUES!

WWW.TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG/SISTERHOOD

the HOLIDAYS

ARE COMING

Thursday, November 21 10 am – 2 pm • Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital

Learn simple tips and techniques to make the holidays less stressful! Please bring a healthy recipe to share. Enjoy a healthy

holiday cooking demonstration and more!

Cost: $18/Members, $25/Non-member Light breakfast & lunch included.

Questions? Contact Shellie Achtman at [email protected] or 248-505-6497.

Register at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood


WINTER POP UP BOUTIQUES Wednesday, December 11 • 10 am - 3:30 pm

ROAD TRIP TO CREATIVE ARTS STUDIOThursday, December 12 • 1:30-3:30pm & 6:30-8:30pm at Creative Arts Studio (114 W 4th St, Royal Oak) Join us for a fun time as we paint Judaica items in time for the holidays! Cost: Members $15 + cost of item you paint. Non-Members $20 + cost of item you paint. Price includes, snacks, wine & painting materials. Must register by December 2nd to attend. RSVP online at temple-israel.org/sisterhood. Questions? Contact Shellie Achtman at [email protected] or 248-505-6497

SISTERHOOD SOS DINNERThursday, December 19

SISTERHOOD BINGO BASHThursday, January 9 • 6 pm doors open, 6:45 pm (optional) early bird game, 7 pm 1st general gameBingo cost is $30/person in advance, $36/person at the door (Includes 6 cards good for all general games & light munchies, additional cards & supplies available for purchase). Open to the community, must be 18 years of age to play. Dinner cost is $15/person in advance, $18/person at the door (dinner begins at 6 pm). RSVP online at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood.

A YEAR OF FLOWERS!You will help brighten someone’s day by participating in this Year of Flowers fundraiser! For only $35 (one-time charge), they will be able to pick up a fresh-cut bouquet or potted plant once a month for a year! Once you place your order you will be mailed a Certificate that will allow you to go to any English Gardens location and pick up your flowers. Packages are available all year round. 12 months of flowers from the month you start. Place your order at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood or contact Debbie Levin at 248-514-9769.

POPUP

Winter

WEDNESDAY•10 AM – 3:30 PM•TEMPLE ISRAEL

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Pop Up Bout iques with a large var ie ty of vendors to accommodate

everyone on your gif t l is t !

Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

For more information, contact Andi Weiss [email protected]

Join Sis terhood for a day of shopping!


AFFILIATES - BROTHERHOOD

2020 Entertainment Book ONLY $30!

To purchase your book, contact Art Dubin at [email protected] or 248-931-1509

Fundraiser in support of:

Feed Yourself & Feed the Homelesswith Temple Israel Brotherhood

Date: November 7th & November 24th, 2019From: Thursday & Sunday - (All Hours of Operation)

Participating location:

Hunter’s Square-Farmington 248-737-591231005 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. C Farmington Hills, MI 48334

For parties of 8 or more a call ahead is suggested! Thank you.

Fundraiser in support of:

Feed Yourself & Feed the Homelesswith Temple Israel Brotherhood

Date: November 7th & November 24th, 2019From: Thursday & Sunday - (All Hours of Operation)

Participating location:

Hunter’s Square-Farmington 248-737-591231005 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. C Farmington Hills, MI 48334

For parties of 8 or more a call ahead is suggested! Thank you.

THE 2019-2020 TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD USHER CORPCome to Temple Israel on Shabbat, High Holidays, or for other programs and see the smiling faces of our ushers. Do you have time to give on a Friday night or Saturday morning? We are looking for some fresh smiling faces to greet our congregants and guests. We also need ushers for other services and special events – whatever works for you! For more information, contact Art Dubin at [email protected], or Marc Roland at [email protected].


LIFE CYCLE EVENTSB’NAI MITZVAHTorah Portion: NoachFriday, November 1 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service

Allie Jane Applebaum, daughter of Dr. Jennifer Kaplan and Ronald Applebaum; grandchild of Susan and Dr. Danny Kaplan and Lorraine and Howard Applebaum. She is a student at Norup International School. Her interests include competitive gymnastics and spending her summers at Camp

Walden. For her mitzvah project, Allie volunteered with the Michigan Parkinson Foundation at their annual fundraiser. She was the captain of Team Lorraine which participated in the event and raised $3800 for this organization. Additionally, Allie volunteered at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.

Samantha Rose Pollack, daughter of Nicole and Jimmy Pollack; grandchild of Rodela and Dr. David Kaplan, Brenda Kaplan and Joanna and Robert Pollack. Samantha is a student at West Hills Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include tennis, figure skating, music, cooking and attending

Camp Tanuga. As part of her mitzvah project she sewed and created “inspirational pillows”, colorful pillows with a motivational message, for pediatric patients at Beaumont Children’s Hospital. In addition, she volunteered at Orchards Children’s Services and Friendship Circle.

Saturday, November 2 • 10:30 am Sanctuary Service

Mina Zoe Levin, daughter of Emily and Peter Levin; grandchild of Ingrid and Sidney Grossberg and Marilyn and Marty Levin. Mina is a student at Birmingham Covington School. She is an avid dancer and enjoys all types of dance. As part of her most rewarding mitzvah project, Mina volunteered and

raised funds for Save The Turtles.


Parker Zeke Levin, son of Emily and Peter Levin; grandchild of Ingrid and Sidney Grossberg and Marilyn and Marty Levin. Parker attends Birmingham Covington School. His interests include any kind of sports, especially baseball and basketball. For his mitzvah project, he volunteered at Miracle

League of Michigan baseball games.

Saturday, November 2 • 11 am Chapel Service

A.J. Sparago, son of Amy and Evan Sparago; grandchild of Sharon and Richard Maddin, Carol and Michael Corman and the late Mildred and Martin Sparago. He is a student at Hillel Day School. A.J. enjoys playing tennis at Detroit Tennis and Squash Club and taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Ture

Martial Arts. He found volunteering at the Temple Israel Free Fresh Food Pantry very rewarding. Other mitzvah projects included volunteering at the True Martial Arts Dodge Park Community Service Clean Up event and the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.

Torah Portion: Lech L’chaFriday, November 8 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service

Ryan Jonah Michaels, son of Jenny and Eric Michaels; grandchild of Sheri and the late Dr. William Michaels and Jessica and Stanton Walker. He is a student at Cranbrook Middle School for Boys. Ryan is passionate about tennis, movies and Camp Walden. As part of his mitzvah project, he collected toys to

donate to local children’s charities and volunteered at the Temple Israel Free Fresh Food Pantry. In addition, Ryan volunteered as a ball boy for the George Orley Mental Wellness Initiative 10-Ball fundraiser which helped to support the Wolverine Support Network, a student peer-to-peer mental health support group.



McKenzie May Budd, daughter of Sabrina and Anthony Budd; grandchild of Margo Mckee, the late Gerald McKee and Agnes and Macdonald Budd. She is a student at Berkshire Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include ice hockey, horseback riding, water skiing and drawing. For her mitzvah project,

McKenzie volunteered at the Friendship Circle, the Soul Center and a local animal shelter.

Emily Madison Weinbaum, daughter of Elyse and Chad Weinbaum; grandchild of Sheila Weinbaum and James Prenzlauer and Elizabeth and the late William LaKritz. Emily attends Derby Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include swimming, track, writing, reptiles and attending

Tamarack Camps. She volunteered at the Temple Israel Free Fresh Food Pantry as part of her mitzvah experience. Emily also raised and donated funds for the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan and ALS of Michigan.

Torah Portion: VayeiraSaturday, November 9 • 5 pm Chapel Havdalah Service

Maya Charlotte Ober, daughter of Jessica and Michael Ober; grandchild of Linda and Leonard Sahn and Joan and the late Phil Ober; great-grandchild of Ruth Carnick. She is a student at Cranbrook Girls Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include animals and nature, reading, swimming,

writing and playing percussion. For her mitzvah project, Maya read to and with younger students at Coleman A. Young Elementary School in Detroit. She also swam sponsored laps for SCOPE, which gives summer camp scholarships. Remaining mitzvah projects included working at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic, running activities at school events and hosting an Open House Financial Donation to Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Saturday, November 9 • 6 pm Sanctuary Havdalah

Sophie Madeline Frank, daughter of Jennifer and Ethan Frank; grandchild of Jules and Jill Goldman, Rochelle and Stewart Frank and the late Sarah Frank. She is a student at West Hills Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include theatre, forensics, basketball, lacrosse and volleyball. She also loves her

summers at Tamarack Camps. For her mitzvah project, she volunteered at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic. Sophie also participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s at the Detroit Zoo to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.

Saturday, November 16 • 11 am Chapel Service

Samson Elijah Weinberg, son of Jennifer and Kevin Weinberg; grandchild of Sheila and Norman Weinberg, Sharon and Richard Greenlee and Pam and Carl Blehm. Sam attends Clifford H. Smart Middle School. He enjoys playing video games on his Xbox. As part of his mitzvah project, Sam

helped a local homeless man and volunteered on a bunny farm. He also gave his time volunteering with his peers at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.

Torah Portion: Chayei SarahSaturday, November 16 • 5 pm Chapel Havdalah Service

Megan Rachel Zelmanov, daughter of Svetlana Vrubel and Mikhail Zelmanov; grandchild of Galina and Mark Vrubel, the late Arkadiy Zelmanov and the late Regina Sharorodsky. She is a student at West Hills Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include piano, singing and swimming. For her mitzvah project,

she led a team for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and raised funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. In addition, she collected tzedakah money for FREE (Friends of Refugees of Eastern Europe), volunteered at Yad Ezra Food Pantry and at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic. Megan also helped at the non-profit organization Days for Girls, which prepares and distributes health products to women and girls in developing countries.

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS (CONTINUED)



Ruby Faith Bagdade, daughter of Franki and Jeff Bagdade; grandchild of Elissa Berg and Yaacov Scholar, the late Richard Berg and Sarita and Danny Bagdade. She is a student at West Hills Middle School. Her hobbies and interests include forensics, guitar, viola, piano and architecture. For

her mitzvah project, she collected funds, clothing and toys for Foster Closet of Michigan. She also volunteered as an assistant for a special JFamily program.

Torah Portion: Tol’dotSaturday, November 23 • 6 pm Havdalah Service

Sloane Ryan Freed, daughter of Niki and Ian Freed; grandchild of Lesley and Ted Schneider, Cookie and Sy Newman and John Todd. Sloane attends West Hills Middle School. She enjoys softball and tennis. For her mitzvah project she hosted an event to raise money for JDRF to help create a

world without Type 1 diabetes. In addition, Sloane cooked and served breakfast for the residents of South Oakland Shelter housed at Temple Israel and played games during the holiday season with Fleischman residents.

Mason Luke Rubenfaer, son of Lisa and Rick Rubenfaer; grandchild of Carol and Ross Fridson, Carol Rubenfaer and Bill Rubenfaer. Mason is a student at West Hills Middle School. His hobbies and interests include football and basketball. For his mitzvah project, Mason organized an

AIRTIME Fundraiser to raise money for Pediatric Brain Cancer Research. In addition, Mason made blankets for the homeless, painted the Temple Israel Garden with Quest and volunteered at the Temple Israel Fresh Food Pantry in conjunction with Forgotten Harvest.

Friday, November 29 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service

Lillie Kaitlyn Seel, daughter of Debbie and David Seel; grandchild of Dr. Phillis and the late Dr. Allen Seel and Claudia and William Borowski. She is a student at Birmingham Covington School and is a student ambassador. She enjoys travel soccer, cross country, track and field, forensics,

mini triathlon, snowboarding, downhill skiing, piano, Destination Imagination and attending Camp Tamakwa. With PeerCorps Detroit, Lillie volunteered to help build benches, clean up trash, garden, weed and make Kibbutz Detropia a better place. Other mitzvah projects included volunteering with animals at Premier Pets and helping at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.

Sophia Merideth Seel, daughter of Debbie and David Seel; grandchild of Dr. Phillis and the late Dr. Allen Seel and Claudia and William Borowski. She is a student at Birmingham Covington School. Her interests include competitive dance, downhill skiing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, tubing,

piano, forensics, Maccabi dance team and Destination Imagination. For her mitzvah experience, Sophia participated in PeerCorps project at the Kibbutz Detropia. She cleaned up the park, repaired benches, painted and completed other odd jobs to make it a better place. She also volunteered at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic and helped with animals at Premier Pet.


Jonah Scott Owen, son of Wendy Gach-Lazar and Howard Lazar; grandchild of Rochelle and Jerry Gach and Sema and the late Alton Lazar; great-grandchild of Nettie Stein. Jonah is a student at Hillel Day School. He enjoys wrestling, art, boxing, soccer, golf, piano and attending Tamarack

Camps. For his mitzvah project, he took part in the Planking For Parkinson’s/Boxing Fundraiser at Title Boxing Club where he also helps with classes. Jonah also volunteered for Jimmy’s Kids and at Temple Israel for the Labor Day Picnic and the housing of the South Oakland Shelter residents.


LIFE CYCLE EVENTS (CONTINUED)

TEMPLE FAMILYWeddingsReva Emily Berman, daughter of Lisa and Gary Berman, to Eric Scott Pozolo, son of Cynthia and Gary Pozolo.

Emily Clark, daughter of Nancy and Eric Clark, to Cory Ehrenberg; son of Carol and Alan Ehrenberg.

Dina De Laurentiis, daughter of Martha and Dinoz”l De Laurentiis, to Justin Shane, son of Mona Shane and Don Shane.

Abigail Rose Friedman, daughter of Steven Friedman and Cheryl Chaben and Susan Friedman, to Jonathan Michael Epstein, son of Joan Chernoff-Epstein and Robert Epstein.

Lindsay Erin Gross, daughter of Suzie Gross, to Aaron Jason Scheinfield, son of Dena Scheinfield and Dr. Samuel Scheinfield.

Jenna Brooke Guntmacher, daughter of Susan Siegel and Robert Guntmacher, to Jeremy Seth Kirschner, son of Jeffrey Kirschner and Tammy Kirschner.

Shannon Powers, daughter of Kay McKay and James Powers, to Raphael Friedman; son of Debra and Shalom Friedman.

Emily Jill Rosen, daughter of Evelyn and Stevenz”l Rosen, to Erik Groysman, son of Susanna and Boris Groysman.

Jill Elizabeth Sol-Friedman, daughter of Florence and Jackz”l Sol, to Juergen Wiesenberger, son of Erika and Dietrichz”l Wiesenberger.

Carly Michelle Zeitlin, daughter of Lisa and Barry Zeitlin, to Eric Ross McCloud, son of Sandra and Enoch z”l McCloud

Births and BlessingsMadison Harper Gerstein, daughter of Rachael and Jonathan Gerstein; grandchild of Lisa Prentice, Matt Prentice and Barbara and Larry Gerstein.

Gavi Joshua Iwrey Hansotte, son of Ben Iwrey and Ellie Hansotte; grandchild of Les and Bob Iwrey and Lea and Chuck Hansotte, great-grandchild of Debbie and Al Iwrey and Sandy Russman.

Emma Libby Landau, daughter of Judy and Andrew Landau; grandchild of Debbie and Mark Landau and Beth and Steve Margolin; great-grandchild of Jack Keil and Arlene Margolin.

Louis Jack Meltzer, son of Michelle and Alan Meltzer; grandchild of Nelson and Susan Hersh and Brian and Rosemary Meltzer, great-grandchild of Marilyn Mehler and Elaine Hersh.

In MemoriamArnold Bernstein, husband of Judy Bernstein; father of Scott (Sara) Bernstein; grandfather of Alexa and Kadie Bernstein.

Leonard Brose, husband of Marilyn Brose; father of Harold Brose and Katie Brose (Sam Nicita); grandfather of Max Nicita, Joseph Nicita, Will Nicita; brother of Paula Brose and Roslyn (Nortonz”l) Finez”l; brother-in-law of Ann (Richardz”l) Smitt and Sanford (Rhoda) Smith.

William Bush, stepfather of Caryn (Dennis) Devaney, step-grandfather of Matthew, Lauren and David Devaney.

Marsha Dickman, companion of Harold Cohen; mother of Daniel (Careen) Starr, Felicia (Lawrence Faljean) Starr, Stacey (Joseph “Joe”) Lash and Lisa (fiance’ Noah Teicher) Cooper; grandmother of Cara, Jordyn and “Drew” Andrew Lash, Jake and Levi Starr, Luke Faljean, and Ian Cooper; sister of Lynne (Bill) Rogers; aunt of Jonathan (Cathy) Musgart, Danielle Joy (fiance’ Aaron Corliss) Goodman.

Sarah Frank, mother of Aaron (Stefani) Frank, Ethan (Jennifer) Frank, Ivan (Mikki) Frank; grandmother of Sophie, Jonah, Mia, Ellie, Charlie, Max, Jordan, Emma and Sam Frank; sister of Norman (Trish) Lippitt, sister-in-law of Beverly Lippittz”l.

Marilyn Freedland, mother of Terry (Leslee) Statfield, Steven (Renee) Statfield, and Cary (Pam) Statfield; grandmother of Melanee (Justin) Johnson, Ashley Statfield, Courtney (Tim) Scott, Brandon (Heather) Statfield, Stefanee (Ellery) Hirsch, and Tyler, Austin, Kevin, and Kyle Statfield; great-grandmother of Liam and Stella Johnson, Elaina and Griffin Scott, Brielle and Hayden Statfield, and Harper Hirsch; sister of Gerald (Nahid) Bresler and Andrea (Allan) Stahl; daughter of Gussiez”l and Sol Breslerz”l.

Julie Gurwin, wife of Hanley Gurwin; mother of Marjorie Gurwin (Joel Kaji) and Robert Gurwin (John Rourke); grandmother of Jeffrey Gurwin Kaji; daughter of Idaz”l and Maurice Elkinz”l, sister of Arthur Elkinz”l, sister-in-law of Nancy Elkin; aunt of David (Alice) Elkin, Ronald Elkin and Steven Elkin.


Sheldon Kaye, husband of Shelley Kaye; father of Katie Friedland, Corey Kaye, Jay (Rachel) Starr and Jared (Ali) Starr; grandfather of Zachary Friedland, Abraham, Jonah, Ari, Jackson, Charlie and Olivia Starr; brother of Barbara (Lennyz”l) Saltz.

Betty Selis Kuhne, wife of Dr. Sidney Selisz”l and Franz Louis Kuhnez”l; mother of Allen (Carla) Selis, Dr. James (Dana) Selis, and Leslie Ann Selis; grandmother of Dr. David (Sarah) Selis; Aaron, Lindsay, Steven, Isaac and Brooke Selis, Kaitlyn Vandentoorn, and Andrew Vandentoorn; great-grandmother of Eliana Shay Selis; sister of Arnold Pollockz”l.

Martin “Marty” M. Miller, husband of Judith “Judy” Miller, father of Aileen Miller, Rachel Smith, Ted (Karen) Miller and Michael “Mike” Miller; grandfather of Logan and Noah Smith Nicole Miller and Nathan and Chloe Miller; son of Sarahz”l and Nathan Millerz”l; brother of Harriet Berkez”l and Erwin Millerz”l; longtime friend of Charles Delaney.

Gerald “Jerry” Neff, husband of Rita Neff; father of Kevin (Jodi) Neff, Gayle (Darrin) Elias, and Howard Neffz”l; father-in-law of Beth Baver-Neff; grandfather of Michelle Neff, Andrew (Lisa) Neff, Alissa (fiance Ridge Woods) Neff, Adam, Alli, Emily and Zack Neff, and Matthew, Josh, and Marlee Elias; great-grandfather of Samuel Howard Neff; brother of Herman (Helenz”l) Neffz”l; brother-in-law of Jerry (Alice Fialowski) Kazdan and Sabra Shekter.

Dr. Leonard Posner, husband of Lois Posnerz”l; father of Ellen (Dr. Bill) Kestenberg, Dr. Gary (Justine) Posner, and Debbie (Barry) Belian z”l; grandfather of Joel, Mallory and Rachel Kestenberg, David (Sonja) Belian, Marla(Chris) Galvan and Lindsey (Marc) Lichtman; brother of Eleanor (Bill z”l) Schwartz, Sam (Libby z”l) Posner z”l and Dr. Irwin (Madeline) Posner z”l; companion of Dolores Silverstein.

Emily Rogow, wife of Bernard “Sonny” Rogow z”l; mother of Audrey (Dave) Rose, Rick Rogow, and Barry (Jody) Rogow; grandmother of Sam Rose, Darren (Lisa) Rogow, Sarah (Arkin) Shalal, Zach Rogow, Blake Rogow and Nolan Rogow; great-grandmother Ruby and Basil Rogow, and Lilly and Lilah Shalal; sister of Robert “Bob” (Marilynz”l) Solomon, Margie (Oscar z”ll) Gold, Ernie (Gloriaz”l) Solomon, Marilyn (Howard z”l) Ehrlich, and Eadie (Ira z”l) Albionz”l; sister-in-law Joyce (Marvin z”l) Kolb z”l, Roy (Sally z”l) Rogowz”l, and Rachel Solomon z”l.

Irene Rosen, wife of Nathan Rosen; mother of Michele (Henry) Scharg, Keith (Erin) Rosen and Peter (Michelle) Rosen; grandmother of Samantha (Daniel Ketchel) Scharg-Ketchel, Brad Scharg, Andy, Hannah, Zoe, Kayla, and Jacob Rosen, Emma Weintraub and Matt Weintraub; sister of Donald Zimmerman z”l.

Robert “Bobby” Rothstein, husband of Denise Rothstein; father of Steven Rothstein; brother of Mona (Michael) Lesnick, son of Helene z”l and Bernard Rothstein z”l; uncle of Stacey (Aric) Beyer and Marc Lesnick.

Carol Ann Sohigian, mother of Stephanie (Robert) Wineman; grandmother of Alexandra, Caroline and Gwyneth Wineman; sister of Marilyn (Dr. Harvey) Saperstein and Lenore (Dr. Freddie Averbuch) Katz-Averbuch; sister-in-law of Dr. Stuart Katz z”l; daughter of Shirley z”l and Paul Frank z”l.

Harold M. Taub, Q.C., husband of Paula Taub; father of Sharyl (Alan) Ackerman and Dr. Jeffrey (Rene) Taub; grandfather of Dr. Elana Ackerman (Andrew Goldberg), Matthew Ackerman, Daniel Ackerman, Carly Taub, Ella Taub and Sara Taub; brother of Rose (Charles) Tabachnick, Lill (John z”l) Hart z”l, and the Jeanette (Stanley) Finkelsteinz”l; brother-in-law of Barry (Sheila) Levine and Bonnie Levine; son of the Sara z”l and Sam Taub z”l, and son-in-law of Gertrude z”l and Sante Levine z”l.

Berl Zicherman, husband of Theresa Zicherman z”l and Gertrude Zicherman z”l; father of Herman (Shelli) Zicherman, Ralph (Anita) Zicherman, Joseph (Martha) Zicherman and Bernard (Sandy) Glieberman; grandfather of Bradley Zicherman, Jennifer Holdsworth, Lindsey (Isaac) Kaufman, Sarah (Kyle) Meteyer, Kimberly (Michael) Zultak, Summer (Brian) Edmondson, Joshua (Juli) Zicherman, Erin (Zuri) Pineda, Tracey (Jeff) Katzen, Lonie Glieberman, Pamela Carney and Larry (Michelle) Carney; great-grandfather of Jared, Brett and Camryn Katzen, Phoenix Holdsworth, Zoe, Samuel and Maya Kaufman, Lucy, Landon and Lainey Meteyer, Rachel and David Carney, Brooke and Shea Zicherman, McKenna and Abby Edmondson, Braylon and Talon Pineda; brother of Yehudah Zicherman z”l, Shimon Zicherman z”l, Hershel Zicherman z”l, Volf Zicherman z”l, Helen z”l and Blanche z”l.


In Memory Of:Sharon Allen; Regina Ishbia Polinsky – Caryn & Harold RothenbergArnold Bernstein – Fran Wolok & Harold FellowsBill Braun – Brina & Doug Drobnis; Ivajean & Milton Erlich; Donna KutinskyMarshall Davis – Karen & Jack SingerBill LaKritz – Sarita & Danny Bagdade & Family; Linda Feldman; Carolyn & Steven Marks; Yolanda & David TisdaleCarol Levitsky – Doris RossDr. Samuel Nagel – Karen & Jack Singer; Ann SolomonLaura Roth – Laura & Ron MillerSally Saginaw – Deborah & Milt SternRobby Weinberger – Shawn, Jeff & Logan Forman

DOROTHY & ARNOLD COLLENS FAMILY EVENT FUNDProvides funding for family programming.In Memory Of:Bill LaKritz – Dorothy & Arnie Collens

JOSEPHINE & HARRY COLTON SHABBAT B’YACHAD AND COLLEGE FUNDProvides a “First Shabbat” dinner to families of newborn or adopted children and college packages.In Memory Of:Bill LaKritz; Regina Ishbia Polinsky – Didi & Richard Colton

ARTHUR DUBIN CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOL FUNDAids families with children with special needs.In Honor Of:Marriage of Barbara Kaplan & Leslie Swartz – Leslie & Roger BlackIn Memory Of:Dr. Adam Apfelblat – Art Dubin

ZACHARY M. TALAN EDELSON MACCABI SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides scholarships for Temple Israel Maccabi participants. In Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Ari Klinger – Sandee & Bernie GliebermanIn Memory Of:Melvyn Newman – Sandy & Paul Schwartz

STEPHANIE HOPE ELLIS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDAssists a college-bound Temple Israel Religious School Senior.In Memory Of:Bill LaKritz – Sonny & Norm Cohn

HIDDEN JEWS OF ETHIOPIA FUNDIn Honor Of:Speedy recovery of Rabbi Harold Loss – Linda & Steven WeissIn Memory Of:Bill LaKritz – Linda & Steven Weiss

ANNE & EDWARD FIENMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a college scholarship to a graduating senior from Temple Israel Religious School.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Evelyn Pianin – Rosanne & Ben Fienman

JASCHA GELMAN MEMORIAL FUNDProvides funding for Israel trip scholarships.In Memory Of:Harry Eisenberg; Ronald Weil – Judy Gelman

ADMINISTRATOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes.In Memory Of:Carol Levitsky – Yolanda & David Tisdale

DONNA & ALLAN APPLE FUND FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSProvides madrachim support for children with special needs.In Memory Of:Bill Braun; Carol Levitsky – Phyllis DubrinskyRonald Fruitman – Barbara & Dan Abramson; Arlene Baronick; Karen & Ricky Erlich; Beverly & Marvin Gantz; Gloria & Len Harman; Nancy & Jim Jonas; Barbara & Lawrence Kaluzny; Mickey & Cal Mackey; Marlen & Ron Rosen; Roni & Frank Schaeman; Donna SchwartzDr. Allen Stone – Arlene BaronickHarold Taub – Jill Goldman & Jules Goldman

SUSIE F. ARNOLD CHOIR FUNDProvides funding for the Shabbat Singers Choir.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Susie Arnold; Nathan Kittner – Emily Arnold

BROWN FAMILY HEBREW EDUCATION FUNDProvides a full need-based Hebrew School scholarship annually.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Arthur Brown – Larry Brown

MARLENE BUDMAN REMEMBRANCE GARDEN FUNDPlants spring flowers annually on the grounds of Temple Israel.In Memory Of:Arnold Bernstein – Dana, Joel, Maddi & Ryan IshbiaHarry Eisenberg – Marc & Ellen Erman Whitefield

COURTNEY LISA CANTOR ISRAEL TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides funds for youth travel to Israel.In Honor Of:In appreciation of Dalia Shaham – Erin & Marc YoungIn Memory Of:Bill LaKritz – Sherry Cantor & Family

CANTORS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes.In Honor Of:In appreciation of Cantor Neil Michaels – Arlene & Alan Gildenberg; Erin & Marc YoungIn Memory Of:Rae Peltz – Elaine & Mark Lavetter

CARING COMMUNITY FUNDSupports the programs of Temple Israel’s Caring Community.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the marriage of Alana & Zachary; Special birthday of Brian Schefman – Caryn & Harold RothenbergBar Mitzvah of Jacob Riley Bennett – Linda & Allan GurvitzMazel Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Alan Mensch on the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter Juliette – Carolyn & Steven MarksMazel Tov on the marriage of Lindsay & Aaron – Sandy & Daniel PanushMazel Tov on the marriage of Stephanie & Spencer Lucker – Ellen & Lee SeissIn appreciation of Dr. Ed Royal – Lisa SimmovicIn appreciation of Temple Israel – Anonymous

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STEPHAN ROSENBERGER KANDEL NURSERY SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides scholarships for nursery and bereavement books for bereaved parents.In Honor Of:Birth of Emmett Cooper Brill – Cheryl & Rick KirschIn Memory Of:Laura Roth – Esther & Harold RadinLarry Wasserman – Cindy & Mark Kandel

HARRY & PHYLLIS KELLMAN MEMORIAL FUNDSupports senior programming at Temple Israel.In Honor Of:90th Birthday of Murray Cohen – Jan & Bob Emmer

BERTHA & HARRY KIFFERSTEIN SENIOR ADULT PROGRAMMING FUNDSupports senior programming at Temple Israel.In Memory Of:Laura Roth – Marsha & Warren Kifferstein

JOSEPH & BESSIE LEBOWSKY NURSERY SCHOOL FUNDSupplements toys, equipment and supplies used by the Nursery School.In Memory Of:Bill LaKritz – Marcia & Ira AuslanderDr. Arnold Weissler – Temple Israel Early Childhood Center

LARRY LEVIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a scholarship for a Temple Israel student for camp or other youth summer trips.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov to Elaine & Mel Raznick on the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter Megan – Judy & Irving Blau

LIBRARY FUND Supports Temple Israel libraries.In Honor Of:Marriage of Danielle Grumet & Todd Burwick; B’nai Mitzvah of Reagan Leff & Eli Goldstein – Sandy & Danny PanushIn Memory Of:Julie Gurwin – Debbie & Henry GornbeinMarion Raskin Grant; Carol Hopkins – Nayda & Norman SchwartzHenry Sonenshein – Dr. Beth & Mr. Scott Rubin & Family

SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides Early Childhood Center scholarships.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov to Sheldon Adelson; Mazel Tov to Mr. Sol Light – Hazel & Len NakisherBirth of Laila Herman – Ronna & Harvey HellerSpecial birthday of Danny Kline – Sue & Richard KaufmanIn appreciation of Rabbi Harold Loss – Shari & Stanley Finsilver; Elaine & Shelly GreenbergSpeedy & full recovery of Rabbi Harold Loss – Cheryl & Marc Bocknek; Janis & Harvey Eisman; Barbara & Erwin Gutenberg; Renee & Earl Ishbia; Dr. Amy Marks & Family; Margie & Bob Mellen; Barbara & Norman Samson; Amy & Jeff Schlussel & Family; Andi & David Sklar; Yolanda & David TisdaleWishing a healthy & happy New Year to Rabbi Harold Loss & Family – Barbara & Norman Samson

GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUNDProvides long term funding for Temple Israel.In Honor Of:Special birthday of Carol Tower – Gail & Larry Rice

GENERAL GIFTS FUNDProvides general financial support of Temple Israel. In Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Nash Gilbert – Tammi & Mark Friedland & FamilyIn Memory Of:Ronnie Fruitman; Stefanie Steinberg – Elaine & Gary Rosenblatt

DR. FREDRIC & LINDA GOLD NEWLYWED MEZUZAH FUNDProvides a new Mezuzah and scroll to all newlywed couples blessed by our rabbis. In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the marriage of Jessica & Danny – Rhonda & Steven Satovsky

GOODMAN FAMILY JUDAICA MUSEUM FUNDProvides funding for the Temple Israel Judaica Museum and its programs.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Albert “Obbie” Goodman – Teri & Mark Goodman

STEVEN GOTLIB MEMORIAL FUNDSupports our annual Housing the Homeless project.In Memory Of:Steven Gotlib – Carol Monash

AVIVA PEARL HERMAN MEMORIAL SHARE FUNDProvides support to those who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.In Honor Of:50th Wedding Anniversary of Jan & Bob Emmer – Cheryl & Marc BocknekBaby naming of Laila Maarit Herman – DeDe & Jerry WeinbergIn Memory Of:Rae Peltz – Frida Markle

LOIS & FRED HOWARD MEZUZAH OUTREACH PROGRAM FUNDSupplies Jewish ritual items for the Jewish Personal Trainer Program which serves our congregational homes.In Honor Of:Baby naming of Brooke Dylan Gordon – Connie & Hal SchwartzIn Memory Of:Eric Osten – Connie & Hal Schwartz

HUTTON FAMILY YOUTH GROUP FUNDProvides non-budgeted goods, services and equipment to Temple Israel’s High School youth activities.In Honor Of:65th Birthday of Dr. Lenny Hutton – Cheryl & Ronald KerwinIn Memory Of:Harold Taub – Shelley & Lenny Hutton

KABBALAT SHABBAT RECORDING FUNDProvides funding for Temple Israel’s Kabbalat Shabbat Recording.In Memory Of:Eva Caminker – Jack Caminker


RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor charitable purposes.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the engagement of Ariella Yedwab & Josh Allmayer – Dr. Amy Marks & Family; Carolyn & Steven MarksBar Mitzvah of Jacob Bennett – Amy & Craig Singer & FamilyIn appreciation of Rabbi Josh Bennett – Julie & William SternSpeedy recovery of Chanan Gendler – Inna SavkaIn appreciation of Rabbi Marla Hornsten – Edie & Ed Broida; Erin & Marc YoungIn appreciation of Rabbi Jennifer Lader – Emily GoodmanSpeedy recovery of Rabbi Harold Loss – Nancy & David Gad-Harf; Carolyn & Steven Marks; SuSu Sosnick; Sandra TuttlemanIn appreciation of Rabbi Harold Loss – Carolyn & Steven Marks; Mr. & Mrs. Ira Mondry; DeDe & Jerry Weinberg85th Birthday of Ilene Monast – Sandy TuttlemanSpecial birthday of Linda Ruby – Marcia & Stan FreedmanIn appreciation of Temple Israel Clergy – Nancy & David Gad-HarfIn appreciation of Rabbi Paul Yedwab – Helene & Jeffrey StewartIn Memory Of:Sharon Allen – Harriett & Morton FreedmanDr. Adam Apfelblat – Hilary Mellin & Joel GershensonFrancine Fish; Melvyn Newman – Barbara & Mickey WenokurMarsha Kuretzky – Hilary & Joel Bill LaKritz – Sheri & David Jaffa; Fran & Marvin SonneSaralin Tania Levy – Mr. & Mrs. Joey GoldbergCarol Megdall – Maxcine & Stewart ShermanRae Peltz – Ivajean & Milton Erlich; Ellen & Frank WolffRegina Ishbia Polinsky – Phyllis & Ken Abrahams; Roberta & Emery Grosinger; Barbara & Lawrence KaluznyMarilyn Russell – Robyn, Jeff, Sophie & Emma DwoskinAvner Saferstein – Maddee & Ron KepesMarking Yahrzeit Of:Ellen Jaffa – David Jaffa

FAYE & DON REIFLER MEMORIAL YOUTH TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides scholarships to Temple Israel youth group members to attend youth trips.In Memory Of:Dr. Adam Apfelblat; Arnold Bernstein; Gordan Slabotsky; Sally Winkelman – Amy, J.J, Madi & Morgan Reifler

JEFFREY DAVID ROCHEN MEMORIAL FUNDProvides programming for suicide prevention and to combat bullying for young people in our community.In Honor Of:97th Birthday of Herb Rochen – Phyllis & Don RochenMarking Yahrzeit Of:Dr. Jeffrey David Rochen – Phyllis & Don Rochen

MICHAEL N. ROTH CAMP SCHOLARSHIP MEMORIAL FUNDProvides support for URJ Camp Scholarships.In Memory Of:Melvyn Newman – Jackie, Marc, Suzanne, Jeff, Jodi & Jason LipshawHarold Taub – Pandy Lan; Jackie Lipshaw

LYNN & HARVEY RUBIN SOCIAL ACTION FUNDFunds social action programming.In Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Bennett – Lois & Jerry Gerenraich; Rhonda & Steven SatovskyBat Mitzvah of Reagan Leff – Lois & Jerry GerenraichMazel Tov to Mr. Norman Pappas – Lynn & Harvey Rubin

Mazel Tov to Mrs. & Dr. Alan Mensch on the Bat Mitzvah of your granddaughter Juliette – Dr. Amy Marks & FamilyMazel Tov to Dr. Will Phillips – Barb & Sol LightBat Mitzvah of Ella Young – Joni & Steve RedischIn Memory Of:Dr. Adam Apfelblat – Carolyn & Steven MarksBeloved Parents of Jill & David Guz; Eric Osten – Linda Weiss & Mark MellenRae Peltz – Cindy & Murray FranklinRegina Ishbia Polinsky – Margo & Michael Goldman; Linda WeissStefanie Kroot Steinberg – Madelyn & Al Katz & Family; Debbie RottmanArnold Weissler – Lois & Jerry GerenraichMarking Yahrzeit Of:Peggy Wrubel Morrow – Harriet Trager

ADRIENNE MILIN BAR/BAT MITZVAH PRAYER BOOK FUNDProvides a copy of our “Prayer Book” to each Temple Israel Bar/Bat Mitzvah celebrant.In Memory Of:Dr. Samuel Nagle – Ann Solomon

PEGGY AND HARRY MILLER EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides Early Childhood Center scholarships.In Honor Of:Bat Mitzvah of Ali Tepper – The Canasta Girls, Helen, Wendy, Janice C., Suzi W., Suzi M., Karen, Andi, Janice S., Candy & DebbieIn Memory Of:Susan Levitt; Sally Saginaw – Suzi & David Wiener

BARBARA AND LAWRENCE MILLMAN FAMILY CHANUKAH FUNDProvides holiday celebrations for those in need, through the Temple Israel No Temple Family Without A Chanukah Program.In Honor Of:Bat Mitzvah of Olivia Johnson – Kari & Jeff Provizer & Family50th Wedding Anniversary of Roberta & John Lazar – Ronny & Ken BoyerWishing continued good health of Larry Millman – Linda DembsIn Memory Of:Mary Boyer – Barbara & Larry MillmanAnnette Kimelman – Mariette & Dr. Edward GoldbergMorton Schloss – Bobbi & Gary Feldman

ISAAC z”l & YETTA PANN BIKKUR CHAVERIM FUNDProvides volunteer support and materials for visitation of home bound/nursing home individuals.In Honor Of:Eleanor Bernabei – Yetta PannIn Memory Of:Rae Peltz – Martin Peltz

SCOTT DAVID PAZNER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR SINGLE PARENTSProvides Temple Israel Religious School scholarships to single parent recipients.In Memory Of:Melvyn Newman – Sher Kaplan

PRAYER BOOK FUNDProvides prayer books and other religious publications for Temple Israel use.In Memory Of:Rae Peltz – Custom Profile; Realcomp Family

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In Memory Of:Harry Eisenberg; Bill LaKritz – Lynn & Harvey RubinDr. Alan Stone – Lois & Alvin Rubin

SAMSON FAMILY MINYAN FUNDAssists in the expenses of the daily Minyan.In Honor Of:In appreciation of Mr. Steven Weiss – Joyce Keller & Michael WalchIn Memory Of:Julie Gurwin; Dr. Samuel Nagel – Debbie Rottman

REGENE & LESLIE SCHMIER CONCERT SERIES ENDOWMENT FUNDProvides in perpetuity a high-quality, no charge concert series for the benefit of Temple members, their families and the community at large.In Memory Of:Regina Polinsky – Ellen & Marc Whitefield

SUSAN SHANKER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDProvides a UAHC camp scholarship to a Religious School student.In Honor Of:Special birthday of Jimmy Gell – Linda Weiss & Mark Mellen; Nancy Gell & Andrew MontgomeryIn Memory Of:Regina Polinsky – Myrna & Micky Shanker, Wendy & Sunny

EVAN SHAPIRO FUND FOR THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCERProvides cancer awareness educational programs at Temple Israel.In Memory Of:Laura Roth – Carol Plotnik

DEBRA & JOSEPH z”l SILVER L’DOR V’DOR, GENERATION TO GENERATION FAMILY GARDEN FUNDPerpetuates the care and maintenance of Temple Israel’s L’Dor V’Dor, Generation to Generation, Family Gardens.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the baby naming of Brooke – Sandee & Bernie GliebermanMarking Yahrzeit Of:Dr. Jack G. Morof; Joseph M. Silver – Debbie Silver-Heller & Family

SISTERHOOD GREENHOUSE FUNDProvide support for the Early Childhood Center Greenhouse.In Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Bennett – Julie & Billy Stern & FamilyIn appreciation of Dr. Jen Green – Mary Jane & Rick LarsonMazel Tov to Mr. Sol Light – Donna & Will PhillipsIn Memory Of:Jeffrey Arthur Oppenheimer – Diane Okun & Laila CohenRae Peltz – Beverly Deal; Cheryl & Sheldon Kane

KOLE-OTIS-SKLAR FAMILIES EARLY EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF SHEILA OTIS SKLAR, ROSE WEIDER OTIS & IRVIN OTISSupports Nursery (ECC) Tot Shabbat picnic programs.In Memory Of:Dr. Arnold Weissler – David Kole & Family

ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER ENDOWMENT Supports Temple Israel’s Family Life Center.In Honor Of:Bat Mitzvah of Francesca Jane Finsilver – Shari & Stanley Finsilver; Yolanda & David Tisdale

In Memory Of:Bill Braun – Marlene CoganSally Jackson Pomeroy – SuSu Sosnick

RABBI M. ROBERT SYME MEMORIAL FUNDProvides for summer music programming.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Sonia Syme – Suzanne & David Syme

TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD FUNDSupports Temple Israel Brotherhood programming.In Memory Of:Rae Peltz – Ruth & Jim Grey

TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD FUNDSupports Temple Israel Sisterhood programming.In Memory Of:William Braun; Rae Peltz; Dr. Henry Sonenshein – Wendy & Larry Kohlenberg

DOROTHY THAL SUMMER CAMP FUNDAn award to a Temple Israel youth wishing to participate in a Jewish camp program.In Memory Of:Sally Saginaw – Shirley & Dave Moscow

JUANITA & GEORGE VICTOR MI SHEBEIRACH BLANKET FUNDProvides Mi Shebeirach blankets to hospital, nursing home and rehab patients.In Honor Of:Speedy recovery of Susan Dubin; Speedy recovery of Rabbi Harold Loss – Linda Brodsky

WEINSTEIN ISRAEL TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDGrants a scholarship to a Temple Israel student for travel to Israel.In Memory Of:Julie Silverman Sachse – Judith & Sydney Weinstein

YALDEINU FUNDFunds for children who have been orphaned in our community.Marking Yahrzeit Of:Louis Chudnov – Marcy Chudnov

WENDY & RABBI PAUL YEDWAB YOUTH ENRICHMENT FUNDSupports a variety of youth enrichment activities offered or sponsored by Temple Israel.In Honor Of:Mazel Tov on the engagement of Ariella Yedwab & Josh Allmayer – Yolanda & David TisdaleMazel Tov to Sol Light – Margo & Michael Goldman In appreciation of Rabbi Paul Yedwab – Arlene & Alan GildenbergIn Memory Of:Bess Friedman – Margo & Michael GoldmanDr. Henry Sonenshein – Jan Goldman; Burton Gorelick & Trudy

YOUTH ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE FUNDSupports youth scholarships for Temple Israel sponsored trips to Israel.In Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Abe Charkow; Bat Mitzvah of Izzie Kates – Linda & Murray GoldenbergMarriage of Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Cicotte – Alicia & Jerry AronoffBat Mitzvah of Francesca Finsilver – Sherrie & Norty SternBar Mitzvah of Camden Singer – Yolanda & David Tisdale


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TRIBUTES (CONTINUED)

In Memory Of:Dr. Adam Apfelblat; Rae Peltz – Sherrie & Norty SternArnold Bernstein; Ronald Fruitman – Alicia & Jerry AronoffSaralee Jackson – Barbara & Howard LeshmanRegina Ishbia Polinsky – Barbara & Howard Leshman; Sherrie & Norty Stern

FUNDS BEING FORMEDAARON FENTON MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor Of:Mazel Tov to Elaine & Mel Raznick on the Bat Mitzvah of your

granddaughter Meagan – Marcia & Roger FentonIn Memory Of:Parents of Jill & David Guz – Marcia & Roger FentonBeloved Son of Joe Erman – Sheila & Mark FentonRegina Ishbia Polinsky; Helen, beloved mother of Karen Raff & Family – Susan & Michael Solarz

ABRAHAM KOMISAR MEMORIAL FUNDIn Honor Of:Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Bennett – Roz & Stanford Blanck & Family

RICHARD MONASH CARING FUNDIn Memory Of:Regina Ishbia – Adrienne & Jerry WeinsteinBill LaKritz – Carol MonashJoanne Monson – Carol & Ross FridsonEric Robert Osten – Barbara & Howard Leshman; Adrienne & Jerry Weinstein

TEMPLE ISRAEL SECURITY FUNDSupports security efforts at Temple Israel.In Honor Of:Marriage of Leslie Swartz & Barbara Kaplan – Debbie WillensSpeedy recovery of Al Katzen – Sandee & Bernie Glieberman

STANLEY SATOVSKY FAMILY FUNDIn Honor Of:Mazel Tov to Nancy Satovsky & Family on the Bar Mitzvah of your grandson – Margo & Michael GoldmanMarking Yahrzeit Of:Bruce Binder; Ruby Binder; Brucha Glicksman; Louis Glicksman – Ruth Binder

New This Month: Memorial Board Listings

Albert Blaize | Adolf JacobsRita Spickler Rubin

For information on how to share your loved one’s story, contact Donna Bolda Moss at 248-661-5700

or email [email protected].

Interactive Memorial Boards are a gift of Judith and Dr. Max Robins.


NOVEMBER 2019 AT A GLANCE

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 The Grand Havdalah, 5:30pm (Pg. 14)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Author Event, 6:30pm (Pg. 24)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Prophets Line-by-Line, 12pm (Pg. 16)

Fresh Food Pantry, 3pm (Pg. 6)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Adult Health & Fitness, 3pm (Pg. 22)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Pizza with a Purpose Fundraiser (Pg. 28)

User’s Guide for the Soul, 10am (Pg. 15)

Caregiver Support, 10am (Pg. 22)

Game Day, 1pm (Pg. 9)

Portraits in Faith, 7pm (Pg. 16)

AA, 8pm (Pg. 22)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Pizza & Pages, 12pm (Pg. 24)

Israel Family Mission Informational meeting, 12:15pm (Pg. 9)

Bunk45: Robot Garage, 12:30pm (Pg. 12)

Schmier Concert, 4pm (Pg. 20)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11 ASK, 12pm (Pg. 16)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Prophets Line-by-Line, 12pm (Pg. 16)

KDG Open House, 5:30pm (Pg. 18)

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 ECC Parent Connection, 9:15am

Adult Health & Fitness, 3pm (Pg. 22)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 User’s Guide for the Soul, 10am (Pg. 15)

Mother & Daughter Book Club, 6:30pm (Pg. 24)

Bereavement Support, 7pm (Pg. 22)

MS Path Support, 7pm (Pg. 22)

AA, 8pm (Pg. 22)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Camp George Dinner & Reunion, 6pm (Pg. 22)

Kehilah Shabbat, 6pm (Pg. 4)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Feast on Books, 12pm (Pg. 25)

Quest: J-Serve Fall Fix-Up, 1pm (Pg. 12)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18 TI Adult Book Club, 9:45am (Pg. 24)

Intro to Kabbalah, 7:30pm (Pg. 16)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Mi Shebeirach Blanket Making day, 10:30am (Pg. 6)

Prophets Line-by-Line, 12pm (Pg. 16)

Fresh Food Pantry, 3pm (Pg. 6)

TI Adult Book Club, 6:30pm (Pg. 24)

Grief and Loss Yoga, 6pm (Pg. 22)


Whiskey & Wisdom, 6:30pm (Pg. 9)

Meditation Workshop, 7:30pm (Pg. 17)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 User’s Guide for the Soul, 10am (Pg. 15)

Caregiver Support, 10am (Pg. 22)

Women’s Wellness Day, 10am (Pg. 26)

Creative Art Workshop, 2:30pm (Pg. 16)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Raise Your Yad, 5:30pm (Pg. 14)

Moroccan Mission, 7pm (Pg. 17)

AA, 8pm (Pg. 22)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Kabbalat Shabbat Service & Album Release, 7:30pm (Pg. 20-21)

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Shabbat for Tots, 10:30am (Pg. 8)

YFTI: Mystery Night, 5pm (Pg. 13)

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Pizza with a Purpose Fundraiser (Pg. 28)

Appel Concert, 11am (Pg. 19)

Chanukah Fun at Fleischman, 12:15pm (Pg. 15)

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Intro to Kabbalah, 7:30pm (Pg. 16)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Rosh Chodesh, 7pm (Pg. 3)

Bereavement Support, 7pm (Pg. 22)


Campership deadline (Pg. 15)

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7:30pm (Pg. 4)

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2 NTFWC: Deadline to drop off gifts (Pg. 6)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service, 7:30pm (Pg. 4)


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ClergyRabbi Harold S. Loss | Rabbi Paul M. Yedwab

Rabbi Joshua L. Bennett | Rabbi Marla R. HornstenRabbi Jennifer T. Kaluzny | Rabbi Jennifer M. Lader

Cantor Michael Smolash (The Stephen Gottliebz”l Cantorial Chair)

Cantor Neil Michaels (The Stephen Gottliebz”l Cantorial Chair)

Rabbi Leon Fram (1895-1987) | Rabbi M. Robert Syme (1920-2003)

Cantor Harold Orbach (1931-2014) | Cantor Robert Tulman (1904-1960)

Professional StaffRabbi Arianna L. Gordon, RJE - Education & Lifelong Learning Director

Rabbi Dan Horwitz - Director of The Well

David M. Tisdale - Chief Executive Officer

Alan Harris - Chief Operating Officer

Julie Eisman Levy - Early Childhood Center Director

Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW - Family Life Center Director

Tracie Fienman - Congregational Engagement Director

Lauren Marcus Johnson - Libraries and Media Center Director

Steven Gotler - Communications Director

Marci S. Grossman, C.P.A. - Controller

Karla McGinnis - Member Relations Director

Eric Groh - Facilities Director

OfficersHilary King - President | Michael Curhan - Vice President

Joseph Bigelman - Vice President | Ellie Bittker - Treasurer Andrew Bocknek - Secretary | Debra Gordon - Member at Large

Edward M. Royal - Past President

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