See you at Temple a Go-Go on Saturday, November 16, at 6:30 pm!

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1 TEMPLE ISRAEL Memphis, Tennessee November 2013 ~ Cheshvan-Kislev 5774 Voice volume 68; number 3 MISSION STATEMENT Temple Israel is a sanctuary for prayer and inspiration, a vibrant center for Jewish learning, and a congregational home for living Torah. We are a source of strength and a force for good for Reform Jews, the greater community, and the world. MEMBER CONGREGATION Union for Reform Judaism, Serving Reform Congregations in North America voice Go-Go for the friends. Go-Go for the food. Go-Go for the music and the fun. Whatever you do, go-go to Temple a Go-Go on Saturday, November 16, at 6:30 pm! Ari Zelig Daniel Novick Ooh La La! Temple a Go-Go goes international with cuisines from around the world prepared by Simply Delicious. Go-Go will feature live and silent auctions and live music by native Memphians Ari Zelig and Daniel Novick. Proceeds from Go-Go help ensure that key programming will continue to be excellent and available to all Temple members. Go-Go bridges the funding gap to provide education, religious services, and spiritual guidance for Temple families. Go-Go brings the Temple community and friends together to have fun and to participate in a fundraiser. The celebration is held every two years, and hundreds of people attend. Be sure to buy your tickets now; they make great Chanukah presents! You must be at least 21 years old to attend. Dinner and libations are included. Tickets are $60/person before Nov. 1 and $75/person after. You may purchase tickets by scanning the QR code here, going to timemphis.org, or coming to the Welcome Center inside Temple Israel s main everyday entrance. Thank you to this year s Co-Chairs, Susan Labovitz and Jan Stein, and to the Go-Go Steering Committee: Julie Boshwit, Beni Dragutsky, Judy Edelson, Margo Fogelman, Jonathan Frisch, Arlene Goldner, Beth Graber, Sheril Greenstein, Diane Halperin, Paula Jacobson, Debbie Lazarov, Joanna Lipman, Laurie Meskin, Robin Orgel, Nancy Robinson, Elkan Scheidt, Laurie Scheidt, Gail Silverstein, Barbara Towbin, Mary Trotz, and Kathy Wexler. Thank you to our Go-Go sponsors for your immense support: Platinum Sponsors: Mary Shainberg and SunTrust Gold Sponsors: Laurie and Jeff Meskin; Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare; Laurie and Elkan Scheidt, and Tower Ventures, LLC Silver Sponsors: Comfort Keepers; Beni and Mike Dragutsky; Margo and Mark Fogelman; Gayle and Marty Grusin; Kelman-Lazarov, Inc.; Malco Theatres, Inc.; Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz, PLC; Nancy and Richard Robinson; Rosenblum & Reisman--Attorneys at Law; Jill and Ken Steinberg; The West Clinic; VO2 Networx, and Zalowitz Frisch Benefits Group Bronze Sponsors: Sharon Berman; Boyle Insurance Agency, Inc.; Cannon & Company, CPAs; Cannon Wright Blount CPAs and Jon C. Poulin, CPA; CruiseOne; Group Benefits, LLC; Rebecca Adelman and Hagwood Adelman Tipton, PC; Paula Jacobson; Susan Labovitz and Richard Farmer; Billie and Joe Pierce, Frankie and Isaak; Jan and Lee Stein; Temperature, Inc., and Eileen and Steve Wishnia Special thanks to Paulsen Printing, Gary Raileanu, Patti Shaw, and Simply Delicious If you would like to be a sponsor of this exciting event, please contact Sponsorship Co-Chairmen Jonathan Frisch, jf@zfbenefits.com or , or Elkan Scheidt, elkanscheidt@gmail.com or Also, if you have a fantastic item that you would like to donate to the auction, such as estate jewelry, contact Sylvia Appleton, or sylviaa@timemphis.org. photo album See you at Temple a Go-Go on Saturday, November 16, at 6:30 pm! buy tickets TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL

2 SHABBAT SERVICES Torah Study Shabbat mornings, 8:45-9:45 am Friday, November 1, 6:15 pm Rabbi Adam Grossman and Cantor John Kaplan TOT SHABBAT See page 5 for details. Saturday, November 2, 10 am Alexander Buring, son of Michele and Daniel Buring, and Connor Wallace, son of Robin and Jeff Wallace, will become b nai mitzvah. Friday, November 8, 6:15 pm Cantor John Kaplan FAMILY SHABBAT See page 5 for details. RUACH, 7:30 pm We will celebrate our Mitzvah Day experiences. Saturday, November 9, 10 am Cantor John Kaplan Friday, November 15, 6:15 pm Saturday, November 16, 10 am Friday, November 22, 6:15 pm Saturday, November 23, 10 am Mira Milman, daughter of Marcy and Ken Milman, will become bat mitzvah. Friday, November 29, 6:15 pm See back page for details about the Congregational Chanukah and Shabbat Dinner. Saturday, November 30, 10 am Henry Wells, son of Dory and Wayne Sims and David Wells, and Charlotte Wolf, daughter of Amanda and Gary Wolf, will become b nai mitzvah. A A A Thank you to those who serve as greeters at Shabbat services throughout the year. Be a greeter! Call Sylvia Appleton, Commemorate a joyous family occasion or honor a loved one by hosting an Oneg Shabbat after a service. Call Sharon Nickol, BETWEEN YOU AND ME Thanksgivukkah/Menorah-kah is just around the corner. It s only weeks until we all eat turkey and kindle the Chanukah lights on the same night! The early darkness and fall season seems a fitting time for reassessment, so here is an early gift from an anonymous source with penetrating insights about our human condition. I think they are all worth pondering. I ve learned that You cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them. It s not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts. You can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you d better know something. It takes years to build up trust and only seconds to destroy it. No matter how much I care, some people just don t care back. We are responsible for what we do no matter how we feel. You can keep going long after you can t. Either you control your attitude or it controls you. Money is a lousy way of keeping score. Just because two people argue, it doesn t mean they don t love each other. And just because they don t argue doesn t mean they do. No matter how good a friend is, they re going to hurt you every once in a while, and you must forgive them for that. Rabbi Greenstein You should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them. That s what our author has learned. The tough part is living what we learn. Temple s Take Root Adult Learning provides Jewish knowledge and wisdom for all of the above, so mark your calendars and attend the offerings happening this month and throughout the fall. Give yourself and those you love the Chanukah gift no money can buy so that your Jewish values live on. Faithfully yours, Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein RUACH Friday, November 8, 7:30 pm We will celebrate our Mitzvah Day experiences by praying and singing together at this Ruach Shabbat service. INTERFAITH THANKSGIVING SERVICE ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE CELEBRATION Tuesday, November 26, 7 pm Temple Israel is honored to host this year s service. Celebrate and give thanks for our many blessings with our friends from Balmoral Presbyterian Church, Church of the Holy Spirit, Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Germantown, Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Holy Communion Episcopal Church, Kingsway Christian Church, Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Second Baptist Church, and St. Louis Catholic Church. Temple Israel clergy also will participate in this special service. The lovely dessert reception after the service is sponsored by WRJ-Sisterhood. Please contact Cantor Kaplan, cantorkaplan@timemphis.org or , if you would like to sing during the service in the community-wide choir TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL

3 WRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD HOLLAND BULB SHOP October 27-November 7; 10 am-4 pm video When you pick up your order at the JCC Pool House--or if you forgot to order--you can choose from additional stock in the bulb shop. Remember: bulbs make lovely, fragrant gifts for teachers and more. Plant an amaryllis from our kit and present a friend with a beautiful present for Chanukah. Joyce Graflund, Joy Bearman, Judy Royal, and Diane Halperin chair this program. October 30, November 6, and November 13, 7 pm This group, which is led by Dr. Gloria Siegel, provides support in a healing environment for those who have lost a loved one within the past year. There are three meetings; after the second meeting, the group will be closed to new participants. For more details, call Cantor Kaplan, , or gub@timemphis.org. ART OF FOOD: ASHKENAZI FOODS Sunday, November 10, 6:30-9 pm For more information or to reserve bulbs, please contact Diane, or dianehalperin@gmail.com. ROSH CHODESH Tuesday, November 5, 7 pm Explore the month of Kislev, which normally is characterized by darkness, constriction, and negative energy. Led by Sharon Berman, the group will study how Judaism gives us the miracle of Chanukah during this time, paving the way, one light at a time, for positive expansion and discovery. Contact Allison Delugach, adelugach@bellsouth.net or BOOK GROUP Wednesday, November 13, 1:30 pm Enjoy great books and thoughtful discussions at Sisterhood s Wednesday afternoon book group. The List by Martin Fletcher is the selection for November. The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh will be discussed at the December 11 meeting. CHANUKAH MARKET PLACE Sunday, November 17, 9 am-1 pm The first night of Chanukah this year is November 27. For great gifts for friends and for the entire family, shop at the Sisterhood s annual Chanukah Market Place. A sampling of the items for sale includes: beautiful glass, metal, acrylic, contemporary, traditional, and children s menorahs, novelty candles, dreidels, jewelry, decorations, games, books, kitchenware, and hostess gifts. Shop early for the best selection. Giftwrapping is free with your purchase. Funds generated at the Judaica Shop help Sisterhood assist Temple Israel year round. Volunteers are needed to help with setup and sales. Contact Phyllis Gregory, psg1973@yahoo.com. MOVING ON: LIFE AFTER LOSS Chanukah gifts TI s 2139 provides singles, couples, and young families, ages 21 to 39, a fun and fulfilling outlet for Jewish life. Learn the techniques and the traditions of Ashkenazic foods, as we cook together with the chef from Table 613. To RSVP ($15/person), go to timemphis.org or scan the QR code. TEMPLE ISRAEL AND HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC CHURCH: AN INTERFAITH DIALOGUE Sunday, November 17, 6 pm Church of the Holy Spirit, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive Sharing wisdom from our tradition and finding common threads with other faiths can be a transformative experience. For the past four years, members of Temple Israel and Holy Spirit have gathered for dinners and speaker programs to enhance fellowship, to increase our mutual understanding, and to find such common threads. Holy Spirit is delighted to host Temple members interested in being a part of this vital dialogue, either as a continuation of the previous four years conversations or for the first time. All are welcome. A complimentary light dinner will be served followed by a program featuring as the keynote speaker. Rabbi Bauman will deliver Facing Change with Courage: Our Common Challenge. To RSVP, scan the QR Code, go to timemphis.org, or contact JoAnne O Brien Scott of Holy Spirit, jobrienscott@gmail.com or BAR/BAT MITZVAH DATES Letters are being sent to the parents of students in the fifth grade with regard to setting dates for bar or bat mitzvahs between October 2015 and September If you are planning a bar or bat mitzvah in your family in these years and do not receive this mailing by Nov. 10, please call Carol Geller at Temple, TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL - 3 -

4 TAKE ROOT: BUILDING A VIBRANT CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFELONG LEARNING We welcome distinguished teachers, both in-person scholars-in-residence and speakers broadcast live via satellite from New York City s 92nd Street Y, who will share their wisdom and broaden our horizons. Our ongoing Take Root Lifelong Learning classes continue to help us find a home and meaning in our Jewish texts, language, and traditions. LIVE FROM NY S 92ND STREET Y: ALAN DERSHOWITZ AND JEFFREY TOOBIN Monday, November 4 introduction at 6:45 pm; broadcast at 7 pm You know that Alan Dershowitz, the preeminent defense lawyer in America today, has had an impact on the lives of storied clients like O. J. Simpson, Claus von Bülow, Bill Clinton, Julian Assange, Jeffrey MacDonald, Patty Hearst, Mike Tyson, and many more. But who has affected Dershowitz himself? Alan Dershowitz The attorney and author is now Taking the Stand in a new memoir and on 92Y s stage. Jeffrey Toobin, author (The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court), The New Yorker writer, and CNN analyst, interviews Dershowitz. Thane Rosenbaum, the John Whelan Distinguished Lecturer in Law at Fordham Law School and director of the Forum on Law, Culture & Society, will Jeffrey Toobin moderate. Sponsored by the Hohenberg-Scheidt Fund for Lifetime Learning THE JEWISH SHORT STORY Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, 9:15-10:15 am Deepen your Jewish identity through an understanding and association with Jewish perspectives in literature. Leo Bearman, the master of the Jewish short story, explores the authors motives, meanings, and symbolism through a Jewish lens, providing a greater insight and a different perspective on our religion. Copies of the stories will be available in advance at the Welcome Center. LIVE FROM NY S 92ND STREET Y: ARI SHAVIT WITH DAVID REMNICK Tuesday, November 19 introduction at 7 pm; broadcast at 7:15 pm Haaretz senior correspondent Ari Shavit joins The New Yorker editor David Remnick for an incisive analysis of the Jewish state s fraught history and its prospects for the future. Shavit s new book, My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel, is the sweeping result of his 30 years in the trenches of Israeli society and politics. Ari Shavit Ari Shavit is a leading Israeli columnist and writer. David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker since July 1998, is the author of several books, including King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero, Resurrection: The Struggle for a New Russia, and Pulitzer Prize-winning Lenin s David Remnick Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire. Sponsored by the Hohenberg-Scheidt Fund for Lifetime Learning MEET THE MOTHERS AND FATHERS THEY NEVER TOLD YOU ABOUT Nov. 10, Nov. 17, Nov. 24, 11 am-12 pm The Bible is filled with fascinating characters, many whose names and stories we ve never heard. Dr. Joe Levy leads this class through the lesser-known stories in the Jewish tradition, exploring what we can learn from these characters and from one another. Please bring your Bible to these classes. (Note: these discussions will continue Jan. 26-April 20, 2014.) DISTANCE LEARNING IN THE BEIT MIDRASH Sunday, November 10, 9:15-10:15 am In our beautiful newly remodeled and renovated Beit Midrash, experience lifelong learning as no other congregation in the country is doing. Learn and interact with some of the brightest Jewish scholars in the country. These experiences are designed for Temple Israel members, their families, and their out-oftown guests only. Participate in a dialogue with Rabbi Michael Marmur, the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Provost of Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion. In this session we will read an amazing and disturbing text that was published a century ago by the great scholar Rabbi Louis Ginzberg, who found it in a Yemenite manuscript. We know little about when and where it comes from. It tells an alternative version of the Adam and Eve story, one that has all kinds of implications for how we understand human nature and our Michael Marmur chances of building and maintaining our world. We will read and unpack the text (which is not for the faint-hearted) and discuss together the reasons why this story is unlikely ever to be told in religious school! Along the way we will think about how the ancient texts of our tradition can be of vital significance for the way we choose to live our lives. SACRED CONVERSATIONS: MEDICAL DECISIONS Tuesday, November 12, 7-8:30 pm When confronting issues of life and death, it is difficult for us to find the right words or even the courage to speak. But having conversations that connect us to one another and to God is one of the greatest gifts of being human. To build on Dr. Scott Morris talk on Yom Kippur about end-of-life decisions, Temple will offer a series of conversations about medical decisions and spiritual questions. We will focus on the medical decisions that individuals and families often are faced with during times of illness. We will use Five Wishes a living will that talks about personal, emotional, and spiritual needs as well as medical desires as a starting point for conversations with loved ones about Dr. Bill Weiss illness and end-of-life needs. Dr. Bill Weiss and will offer guidance about these medical decisions and advice for beginning these meaningful and sacred conversations with loved ones TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL

5 It s time to pile latkes beside our turkey, play dreidel as we watch football, and even light a menurkey! This year, Chanukah begins the night before Thanksgiving, a once-in-a-lifetime experience that (as internet sources say) will not happen again for thousands of years. For many of us, it may be hard to think about lighting a menorah before December has begun, but the overlap of Chanukah and Thanksgiving gives us the unique opportunity to blend our Jewish and American values, to celebrate our Jewish freedom as we give thanks for what we have. In the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School, we will begin our Chanukah celebration in November not only by eating latkes and playing dreidel, but also by teaching our students the values of dedication, gratitude, and helping those in need. We will continue our annual mitzvah project of collecting holiday gifts for the students of Perea Preschool, which is associated with the Church Health Center. Our ninth grade students will take the lead in this project, but all our students and their families are invited to help make this a meaningful experience for themselves and the students at Perea Preschool. Chanukah and Thanksgiving also share the value of family. We celebrate both of these holidays at home with our loved ones and share the traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Because of the unique overlap of these holidays, I encourage you to take this opportunity for learning and growing as a family. At your Thanksgiving meal, share not only what you are thankful for, but also why you are thankful to be a Jewish person living in America. As you light each candle on the menorah, have the members of your family offer gratitude for something positive in their lives. Although the weather is getting colder and the days shorter, Chanukah and Thanksgiving bring light into our lives as we remind ourselves and our children to be thankful for what we have from our homes to our families to our religious freedom. So enjoy this Thanksgivukkah season we ll never see it again! L Shalom, Lauren Luskey, Director of Congregational Learning laurenl@timemphis.org Lauren Luskey FAMILY SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNER Friday, November 8, 6:15 pm Giving families a space to pray together, welcome Shabbat, and build community is an important part of Temple Israel s vision. Family Shabbat, a program created for elementary school children and their families, is such an opportunity. The dinner is complimentary to Temple members who RSVP by Nov. 6; after then and for non-members, it is $8/adult, $4/child. It s show time at the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center! Temple Israel s nationally accredited preschool invites parents to attend our many events and activities showcasing our premier preschool. First up is our Family Shabbat on November 1 at 9:15 am. All families are welcome to bring your young child to attend Shabbat and enjoy Torah with the rabbi. After Shabbat, everyone will enjoy a light brunch in their anticipated classroom for NEXT year. Next, during the week of November 11-15, parents are invited to visit in the classrooms daily from 9-11 am to observe firsthand our exemplary teachers in action. Enrollment kick-off is scheduled for Tuesday, November 19, at 6:30 pm, with the School Showcase Admissions Open House, where parents can learn about the curriculum, special programs, Judaic content, and the daily routines in each classroom. Enrollment for the school year begins this evening, and we encourage families to take advantage of the Early Bird discount of $100. Babysitting is available while parents visit the classrooms. Early Bird discount is available through Dec. 20. These events are similar to show-and-tell. Our hope is that parents and families will take advantage of the opportunities to gain a personal perspective on our program. We invite all families, especially those with toddlers and preschool-aged children, to attend one or all of our events. Parents will be able to meet our faculty and staff, visit the classrooms, explore our school, and get an overview of our research-based curriculum. To make reservations for all events, please contact me. The Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center is accredited by NAEYC, the National Association for the Education of Young Children and cares for and teaches children nine months through kindergarten. All classrooms hold NAEYC accreditation, including Early and After Care programs. L Shalom, Susan N. Feld, Ed.S. Director, Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center susanf@timemphis.org TOT SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNER Friday, November 1, 6:15 pm Tot Shabbat is an opportunity to celebrate Shabbat with our children, to teach them to love Judaism, and to help them know Temple Israel as a second home. The Shabbat service, for children 5 & under, is followed by a dinner, which is complimentary to Temple members who RSVP by Oct. 30; after then and for non-members, it is $8/adult, $4/child. Susan Feld Sign up for the Tot and Family Shabbat dinners at timemphis.org or scan the QR codes. Jackie Evans, jackiee@timemphis.org, if you d like more details. Shabbat Experiences for Families, including Tot & Family Shabbat, are made possible by the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for Education. TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL - 5 -

6 ARCHIVES FUND Brenda Hapner Mary Shainberg Mary Shainberg BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER FUND Bettye & Neal Berlin Donna & Robert Nathan Heidi & Livio Saharovici Lynn & Joel Weiner Phyllis & Joel Niegelberg Shannon & Edward Rothman Barbara & Ira Lipman Birth of Yael & Noa Bogard Judith Royal Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky Rayna & Michael Greenberg Larry Ashkenaz Ruth Koplen Betsy & Andy Saslawsky Dr. Steven Goldberg Sherry & Peter Blumberg Melvyn Padawer Judith Royal Sally & John Mercer Ellyn Stetzer Ernestine Greenberger Louise & Jerry Sklar Joseph Lewis Gail & Dr. Myron Lewis BKLELC Teachers & Staff Karin Gubin Betsy & Andy Saslawsky CANTOR KAPLAN MUSIC FUND For the recovery & birthday of Allan Hayden Sandra & Dr. Ben Beatus Leah Wiederspahn Elizabeth Simonian 30th Anniversary of God s Unfinished Business Arlene Gritz Cantor John Kaplan Muriel Turner Randa Rosenblum Maureen Rosenblum Anne Levitt Raleigh Levitt Seliger & Family Neil Levitt & Family Belle & Louis Wagner Reva Cook Lynn & Vic Butcher Linda & Claude Paddock Claire Gruber Tritt Lynn & Vic Butcher Esther F. Meyer Donald Meyer Joan & Arnold Weiss Ivan Frank Binder Irma Sue Binder DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL-SEPTEMBER 2013 Giving is measurable, but the Jewish impact of one s generosity to Temple is immeasurable. ~ Dr. Sheldon Korones Phyllis & Charles Oppenheimer Hal Kaufman Miriam & Dr. Eugene Epstein Ernestine Greenberger Myron J. Sterman Joy & Dr. Larry Wilk Barbara, Norman, Laynie, Hal, Dr. Steven Goldberg Andy & Bennett Towbin Marcy & Dr. Michael Blen Herbert Rosenberg Dr. Gerald Prosterman Nancy & David Rosenberg Laurie & Elkan Scheidt CEMETERY FUND Belmont Village Dot & Stanley Bilsky Shirley Schneider Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Laurie & Elkan Scheidt Carol & Dr. Philip Aronoff Harriet & Lou Strasberg Nanette Eilbott Jennie Cohen Aimee Ginsburg Ronald Underberg Norine Eschen Laverne Needleman Kessler Terry Garber Sandy Kessler GENERAL FUND Sylvia Appleton Barbara Gluck Laurie & Elkan Scheidt Sylvia Appleton Dr. Bob Buchalter Mindy Diament Jean & Buddy Ballin Harriet & Lou Strasberg Joan Weiss Cyndy & Paul Straube Mildred Schwartz Sarah Doyle Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Lillian Hefter Underberg Jocelyn Wurzburg Ronald Underberg Bobby Bostick Mary Weinberg Sandra Beatus Jan & Dr. Lee Stein Stanley Zitron Mildred Isaacs Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Marilyn Haas Nathan Tivers Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Ann & Les Tivers Louise & Jerry Sklar Norma Dallis Gerard Regina & Herbert Dallis Cantor John Kaplan Richard Meyer Rabbi Adam Grossman Barbara Campbell MRJ-BROTHERHOOD FUND Stacy Canales Hal Kaufman Amy & Dr. Tod Singer & Family Amy & Dr. Tod Singer Jocelyn Wurzburg s installation into MeFTY FUND Tennessee Women s Hall of Fame Mildred Schwartz Dr. Stephen Finestone Live Streaming for High Holy Day Betsy & Andy Saslawsky Services Jenny Baer Bat mitzvah of Lena Danielle Soares Reva Kriegel Joannie & Mark Collens MUSEUM FUND Zachary Lebowitz Susan & Elliot Lebowitz Birthday of Judy Royal Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky Elaine Royal Barbara & Marshall Ostrow Arnold Goldin s appointment to the Ernestine Greenberger TN Court of Appeals Alice Ahart Sharon & Bernie Kustoff Rose Orgel Ann & Julius Lasnick Eva Smilowitz Stanley Smilowitz Bettye & Louis Roman Edward Goldstein & Rachel Krantz Louis Roman Lisa & Will Shapiro Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky Lee, Joanna, Ellie, Sasha & Macie Glenn Kiersky Mendelson Bettye & Louis Roman Carolyn & Mike Denegri Susan Adler Thorp Faylese Gruber John Kiersky Bert Less & Family Susan Adler Thorp Michelle & Istvan Bardos Billy Orgel s birthday Sylvia Appleton Erin Ostrow Comfort Keepers RABBI KATIE BAUMAN Alvin Saltzman DISCRETIONARY FUND Irene Saltzman Natalie Jalenak Harriet & Lou Strasberg Jodi & Jason Meklinsky Paddy Bernstein Matloff TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL Jane & Dr. Eugene Eckstein Ingrid & Gordon Goldsmith Andrea & Dr. Robert Kerlan Ann & Sam Rabinovitz Hal Kaufman Linda Bedrin Dixie & Bob Johnson Barbara & Marshall Ostrow Nora Rothschild Ann & Sam Rabinovitz Rachel Kesselman Jane & Dr. Eugene Eckstein Birthday of Shirley Wexner Jeanne & Warren Wurzburg & Family In appreciation of Family of Glenn Kiersky Ingrid & Gordon Goldsmith Jerry Lang Jeanne & Warren Wurzburg & Family RABBI HARRY DANZIGER DISCRETIONARY FUND Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky 30th Anniversary of God s Unfinished Business Arlene Gritz RABBI MICAH GREENSTEIN DISCRETIONARY FUND Glenn Kiersky Jerry Lang Karin Gubin Barbie & Ray Dan Marilyn Haas Jean & Buddy Ballin Miriam Alabaster Marilyn & Harvey Cook the birthdays of Andy Saslawsky Jill & Greg Graflund Billy Orgel Sondra Goldstein Marion & Brad Lapidus Herbert Lipman Ina Eiseman Barbara Michel Judy Royal Sharyn Burson Aileen Burson Shirley Wexner Sondra Goldstein In appreciation of Aileen Burson Andrea Malkin Barbara Schwarcz Dory Greenberg Hallie Charney Jeanie Larsen Julie Boshwit Juliet Klein Laura Tanenbaum Linda Usdan Marcy Blen ~continued on page 7 ~

7 SEPTEMBER 2013 DONATIONS ~continued from page 6~ Peggy Adler Robin Wallace Joanne Bloom Sharyn Burson Flexible Tape & Label Co., Inc Stacy Stern Barbara Loevy & Meryl Klein Natalie & Paul Royal RABBI ADAM GROSSMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND Cindy & Mark Finestone Dr. Steven Goldberg Inez & Gerald Fried Anniversary Jennifer Goldberg Joanne Bloom Stephani & Dr. Jason Infeld Suzy Glazer & Suzy Tessier Barbara Michel Nancy & Dr. Morris Stallings Matt Brantz David Pear Peggy & Sidney Evensky Maida Lefkowitz Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Burgess, Sr. & Linda & Claude Paddock Family Nathan Weinberg John Thomas Dwyer, Jr. Lynn Gruber Ricki & David LeVine Joan & Arnold Weiss Cynthia & Jeff Sanford WENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN Susan Sanford & Bill Reed RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Rae Jean & Sandy Lichterman Temple Israel Staff Ernestine Greenberger Margie Kerstine Merrill Dan Chana Bas Danyael Paula & Dr. Avrahm Cohen Wendy & Avron Fogelman Carole & Robert Pinstein WRJ-SISTERHOOD BEULAH VOSSE Annette Webber Lichterman LIBRARY FUND Barry Lichterman Beverly & Dr. Bob Buchalter Melissa Faber Elaine & Dr. Robert Kaufman WRJ-SISTERHOOD TEMPLE GROUNDS Judy & Jim Stephenson & BEAUTIFICATION FUND Dr. Steven Goldberg Sondra & Scott Price, Edie, Eric, & Sophie Efron Evelyn & Martin Snyder Elizabeth Curland Dr. Phil Schreier Matthew Curland Dora Bursk Cohen Esther (Fran) Meyer Harry Krivcher Freddie & Paul Croft Pearl Herman Krivcher Gary Fishbein The children of Marie & Abe Bruce Kahn Krivcher Gilbert Cooper Miriam Rothman Meriam Cooper Hal Kaufman Alice Ahart Edward Greenberg WRJ-SERVICE TO THE BLIND FUND Joanne Bloom Allan Hayden Anise & Ron Belz Joan Weiss Stephen Cooper Marilyn Haas Elaine & Dr. Robert Kaufman Sandra Beatus Barbara Michel Stanley Zitron Jan & Dr. Lee Stein Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline Stephen Cooper Birth of Bogard Twins Jan & Dr. Lee Stein Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline Sondra & Scott Price, Edie, Eric RABBI JAMES A. WAX MEMORIAL FUND & Sophie Efron Roberta & Ben Whitten Dena Graber Friedman Betsy & Andrew Saslawsky Ira Rimson Rabbi James A. Wax Sondra & Scott Price, Edie, Eric Jonathan Wax & Sophie Efron Judy & Jim Stephenson Anise & Ron Belz Helga Cornell Miriam Rothman Susan & Raymond Evans Temple Israel extends Evelyn Rockow its sympathy to the Teter Finn families of the late: Richard Meyer Don Meyer Joseph Lindenfeld Sarah Lelchuck Slavney Gerald Slavney Ruth Slavney SYMPATHY MITZVAH DAY Sunday, November 3 Be there as we live Torah through acts of tikkun olam, the repair of the world. For details, go to timemphis.org or call Erma Cohen, MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES PREPARE SNACKS Wednesday, November 6 5:30-7:30 pm Prepare snacks in the Temple kitchen for MIFA s COOL initiative. Call Jane Eckstein, , or Linda Paddock, Children ages twelve and older are welcome to participate. BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, November 17, 9:30 am-1:30 pm Saving a life, pikuach nefesh, is the Mitzvah of all Mitzvot, and just one pint of blood can save up to four lives. Please contact Julie Klein, or julie@kossmankleinco.com, and donate blood. DELIVER A CHANUKAH MEAL Sunday, November 24, 1-2 pm Pick up a meal in the Temple kitchen for delivery that day to a Temple member. This is a good mitzvah opportunity for an individual or a family. Call Dorothy Hirsh, PARTNER WITH MLGW S PLUS-1 INITIATIVE During the weekend of Nov , Memphis and Shelby County faith communities are promoting Plus-1 to help families in crisis keep their utilities on. If every MLGW customer gave $1 a month to Plus-1, over 20,000 families could be helped. Sign-up cards are available at Temple any time. Temple Israel Paula Jacobson, President Jonathan Frisch, Sr. Vice President David Rosenthal, Vice President Debbie B. Lazarov, Vice President Laurie Meskin, Vice President E. Elkan Scheidt, Secretary Mark Fogelman, Treasurer Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein David L. Bearman, Counsel Rabbi Adam B. Grossman Nancy R. Robinson, Immediate Past President Rabbi Katie M. Bauman Sharon Berman, WRJ-Sisterhood President Cantor John M. Kaplan Tod Singer, MRJ-Brotherhood President Rabbi Harry K. Danziger, Emeritus Stacy Canales, Executive Director Production for the Voice: Isti Bardos, Carol Geller, Jan Reisman Temple Israel 1376 E. Massey Rd. Memphis, TN TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL - 7 -

8 voice The Voice is published monthly by Temple Israel, 1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis, TN Periodicals postage paid (USPS ) at Memphis, Tennessee. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Temple Israel, 1376 E. Massey Road, Memphis, TN DATED MATERIAL PLEASE DELIVER BY NOVEMBER 1, 2013 PERIODICALS POSTAGE P A I D AT MEMPHIS, TN THANKSGIVUKKAH CELEBRATION Friday, November 29 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm; Dinner 7:30 pm Thanksgiving weekend is a special time for everyone, and Temple Israel has become a place of warm reunion on the following Friday. This year, we have an opportunity to deepen connections within our Temple Israel family as we experience the once-in-a-lifetime overlap of Chanukah and Thanksgiving. We will gather for a congregational Shabbat service in celebration of the many holidays (Shabbat, Chanukah, and Thanksgiving), followed by Shabbat dinner planned and organized by WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood and MRJ-Temple Israel Brotherhood. Bring menorahs and candles, play dreidel, and enjoy Corky s beef brisket, chicken tenders for little ones, baked beans, slaw, latkes, and donut holes. The cost is $12/adult; $6/child (10 and under). Make your reservations by November 25 by going to timemphis.org, scanning the QR code, or calling Sylvia Appleton, TIMEMPHIS.ORG FACEBOOK.COM/TEMPLEISRAEL