L Shanah Tovah Tikatavu May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year.

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2 President s Message On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank everyone who worked so hard and volunteered their time to help make this year s High Holiday services so special. Special thanks to Rabbi Tuchman, Andrea Schwalberg, and the Ritual Committee for making the services both spiritual and inspirational. The person you saw walking around and hoping everyone showed up for their Aliyot was Steve Mayer. Steve and his committee had the thankless job of assigning Aliyot, handling complaints, and then making sure everyone showed up and everything ran smoothly. Thanks to Steve and members of his committee for a job well done! Lisa Schonberger, our office manager, and Al Kianese, our custodian, helped to organize and prepare for the holidays. Besides managing the Temple office, Lisa prepares the Temple Talk each month. We have one of the best Temple bulletins I ve ever seen! Thanks Lisa, you do a great job! Al manages and organizes everything in the Temple 365 days per year. Whenever anything needs to be done, he is always available. We are lucky Lisa and Al are part of our Temple family. A special thanks to Mark Simon for preparing and organizing the Martyrology service. Mark put together the service, assigned parts, and coordinated the music with Andrea. The flooding in the sanctuary occurred 2 hours before Rosh Hashana services were to begin. We thank everyone for their understanding during Rosh Hashana services. We were able to return to the sanctuary for Yom Kippur. A special thanks to Len Young for diagnosing our flooding problem and for spearheading the repairs. Finally, to the many other people who work so hard and volunteer their time to the Temple, we say thank you for a job well done! You have all helped to make Temple B nai Israel a WARM, INSPIRATIONAL, AND VERY SPECIAL PLACE! May the year 5779 be a year of health, peace, and security for all of us, for our families, for Israel, and for the Jewish people the world over. L Shanah Tovah Tikatavu May you be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good year. Dick Leffel 3

3 Rabbi s Message Babble We are coming up on Shabbat Noaḥ, October This third year of our triennial cycle of reading Torah brings us, in Genesis 11, the famous story of the Tower of Babel. You will recall that, following the Great Flood, all the humans on earth had a single language, and they decided to build a tower whose top would reach the sky. The goal was to achieve fame and avoid having humanity scattered over the entire earth. In a literal reading, the first goal doesn t make sense; since everyone was in the same place, who would acknowledge their fame? I think this goal should be united with the idea of reaching heaven: the idea was to have a name as great as God s. As for the second goal, a united humanity in perfect communication might see itself as having Godlike power. In the end, of course, humanity is scattered over the face of the earth, speaking a multitude of languages. The illegitimate goal of becoming like God is frustrated in a welter of misunderstanding. We might read this as a pourquoi tale, explaining the origin of different cultures, ethnicities and languages. We might also read it as explaining the origin of rivalry, war and hatred. I think of this story as an admonition for us human beings to know our place. Our aspirations should be human, not godlike. Indeed, when we work together, nothing human is out of our reach and we can accomplish great things. But that involves dedication and mutual understanding about ideals and materials. Learning to speak meaningfully with one another is an art that we haven t yet mastered even when we speak the same language! We can also learn from Babel that nothing material can reach the sky, whatever that is. Science continues to teach us that the sky recedes the farther we go to reach it. (The sky is really the limit, but we haven t reached it. What does that tell you?) In our time, even in our own country and our own families, people persist in talking past each other. Listening to one another becomes ever harder as we try to keep up with the flood of words and images that capture our attention and distract us from necessary work. Learning to listen better, and to speak with, instead of speaking to or even at other people are skills whose necessity is conveyed by our story of the Tower of Babel. An early lesson and a simple lesson that is eternally relevant. Rabbi Paul Tuchman 4

Announcements and Events ADDITIONAL MEMORIAL NAMES Remember with reverence the following Who Have Departed This Life Sally Lynne Girman in memory of Sidney Weinberg Betty Lee Weinberg The Rack Family

4 Announcements and Events ADDITIONAL MEMORIAL NAMES Remember with reverence the following Who Have Departed This Life Sally Lynne Girman in memory of Sidney Weinberg Betty Lee Weinberg The Rack Family in memory of Reva Rack Dr. Nathan love Morton Love Howard Love Dorothy Love Alene Love Reta Mae Love Morris A. Rack Celia Rack Isadore Rack Ann Rack Eric Love Arthur Rack Miriam Jerome October 20, 7:30 p.m. King of the Corner Middle-aged Leo is facing a brick wall; his marriage is failing, his daughter is dating a boy he doesn t know, and his job is a snooze. At some point, it s up to each of us to face the consequences of our own action or inaction. Can Leo marshal his own inner resources and take charge of his life? With Peter Riegert (who also directed), Isabella Rossellini, Eli Wallach, Beverly D Angelo, Eric Bogosian, Dominic Chianese, Rita Moreno and Harris Yulin. 95 minutes, rated R. 5

5 This month s issue of Temple Talk is underwritten by: The Herron Family In memory of Seymour A. Herron, D.D.S. Keeping beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather close in our hearts and minds. Refuah Shlema Stan Lefkowitz Blossom Mendlowitz Ed Weisberg Chuck Broff Phyllis Lichtenstein 6

6 DONATIONS THE MEMORIAL FUND Ruth Vlad, in memory of her father, Adolph Palkowitz and her brother, Ben Mermelstein. THE MEMORIAL FUND Miriam and Robert Robinston, Jr., in memory of Honey Davis. Cynthia and Michael Mervis, in memory of Michael s father, Charles. Rosalie and Lou Anstandig, Those in who memory donated of Murry in memory Swartz. of William Needle Sarilyn and Sherman Fogel, in memory of Sarilyn s uncle, Murry Swartz. Joelle and Donald Lawson, in memory of Murry Swartz. Debbie and Mark Pechersky, in memory of Debbie s father, Theo Schwartz. Jane and Louis Rosenbaum, in memory of Murry Swartz. Rosalie and Morton Opall, in memory of Morton s father, Louis. Mildred Linzer, in memory of her mother-in-law, Margit. Miriam Apter, in memory of her father, David Scott. Marilyn Herron, in memory of her husband, Seymour. Sharon and Stan Dektor, in memory of Sharon s father, Harry Zisman. Diane and Howard Ives, in memory of Howard s father, Louis. Reisse Weiss, in memory of her parents, Frances and Louis Palley. THE MUSIC FUND Diane and Mark Simon, wishing a speedy recovery to Chuck Broff. Steve Mayer, get well wishes to Chuck Broff and Jerry Harris. Judy and Jon Beck, in memory of Judy s grandfather, William Darling. C THE SIMCHA FUND Susan and Richard Linzer, in honor of the engagement of Dick and Marsha Leffel s son Ryan to Amanda Robbins; in honor of the Special Anniversary of Marsha and Dick Leffel. Sondra and Joe Mendlowitz, refuah shlema to Blossom Mendlowitz. Marsha and Dick Leffel, in honor of the Special Birthday of Maxine Stein. Janice and Louis Greenwald, in honor of the Special Birthday of Maxine Stein. 7

7 PERSONALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION SHABBAT The following will be recognized at the Shabbat service Friday, October 12: Birthdays Linda Silberman, Rae Papernick, Sylvia Byer, Joyce Berkovitz, Bryan Rosenberger, Melissa Girman, Joseph Mendlowitz, Diane Weiss, Ron Kendal, Richard Mann, Therese Young, David Tyson, Judy Lichtenstein, Jennifer Smith, Sondra Mendlowitz, Phyllis Lichtenstein, Dick Leffel, Zeb Golomb Anniversaries Diane and Harvey Bendix, Laura and Steven Blatt October blooms in Israel 8

PERSONALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS It is always special to donate flowers for a Shabbat!

Goldschmidt. Saturday, October 27: Cindy Odle in memory of her mother, Esther.

October: Rosalie and Morton Opall, in memory of Morton's father, Louis.

Sylvia Byer, in memory of her husband, Harold.

8 PERSONALS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS It is always special to donate flowers for a Shabbat! Saturday, October 6: Sanford and Linda Ehrenreich in memory of Linda s father, Lester Goldschmidt. Saturday, October 27: Cindy Odle in memory of her mother, Esther. Thanks to those who have donated the Chai Ongey Shabbat and Kiddushim for the month October: Rosalie and Morton Opall, in memory of Morton's father, Louis. Debbie and Mark Pechersky, in memory of beloved mother, Edith Schwartz. Sylvia Byer, in memory of her husband, Harold. Rosalie and Lou Anstandig, in memory of Rosalie's mother, Mollie Mayer. Diane and Barry Weiss, in memory of Diane s mother, Esther Shore. Joel Kaufman, in memory of his mother, Yetta. 9

9 Yahrzeits from 27 Tishrei 24 Heshvan, 5779: October 6 November 2, 2018 If the name is printed in Bold, a Yahrzeit Plaque will be illuminated in the Sanctuary on the date the name is read. If you would like to place a Yahrzeit Plaque in the Sanctuary, please call the office at The cost is $ Yahrzeit names to be read on October 6: Klein, Rose Conrad: Tishri 27 * 10/6/2018 Lebowitz, Marion: Tishri 27 * 10/6/2018 Chotiner, Malyeh: Tishri 28 * 10/7/2018 Halpern, Al: Tishri 28 * 10/7/2018 Kaufman, Yetta: Tishri 28 * 10/7/2018 Simon, Edith: Tishri 29 * 10/8/2018 Monheim, Charles: Tishri 30 * 10/9/2018 Stern, Bessie: Tishri 30 * 10/9/2018 Swartz, Lyle: Tishri 30 * 10/9/2018 Farkas, John D.: Heshvan 1 * 10/10/2018 Opall, Louis: Heshvan 1 * 10/10/2018 Broudy, Rose: Heshvan 2 * 10/11/2018 Mendelson, Manuel: Heshvan 2 * 10/11/2018 Morrow, Bernard: Heshvan 2 * 10/11/2018 Herron, Seymour: Tishri 11 * 10/11/2018 Yahrzeit names to be read on October 12: Bondy, Benjamin: Heshvan 3 * 10/12/2018 Firestone, Henry: Heshvan 3 * 10/12/2018 Izsak, Richard: Heshvan 3 * 10/12/2018 Zisman, Deborah Ann: Heshvan 3 * 10/12/2018 Baltrosky, Paulina: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Broudy, Gus: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Himmelweit, Sarah: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Israel, Isabelle: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Mehlman, Abe: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Pitts, Benjamin: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Shapiro, Bessie: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Zeidman, Ray: Heshvan 4 * 10/13/2018 Berger, Morris: Heshvan 5 * 10/14/2018 Greenfield, Sam: Heshvan 5 * 10/14/2018 Harrison, Roland: Heshvan 5 * 10/14/2018 Abrams, Lana: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Gaal, Elizabeth: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Mayer, Mollie: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Moses, David: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Roth, Fannie Judd: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Saperstein, Esther: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Schwartz, Theodore: Heshvan 6 * 10/15/2018 Cohen, Max: Heshvan 7 * 10/16/2018 Kleiner, Robert: Heshvan 7 * 10/16/2018 Zisman, Harry: Heshvan 7 * 10/16/2018 Byer, Harold: Heshvan 8 * 10/17/2018 Rudick, Simon: Heshvan 8 * 10/17/2018 Levine, Iris: Heshvan 9 * 10/18/2018 Marcus, Barnett: Heshvan 9 * 10/18/2018 Spiegel, Sigmund: Heshvan 10 * 10/19/2018 Yahrzeit names to be read on October 20: Schulhof, Leonard: Heshvan 11 * 10/20/2018 Sunstein, Miriam: Heshvan 11 * 10/20/2018 Weiss, Charles: Heshvan 11 * 10/20/2018 Gottlieb, Baron: Heshvan 12 * 10/21/2018 Levine, Morris Hirsh: Heshvan 12 * 10/21/2018 Linzer, Margit: Heshvan 12 * 10/21/2018 Moritz, Ruben: Heshvan 12 * 10/21/2018 Rack, Isadore: Heshvan 12 * 10/21/2018 Grossman, Ben: Heshvan 13 * 10/22/2018 Klein, Arnold: Heshvan 13 * 10/22/2018 Darling, William: Heshvan 14 * 10/23/2018 Swartz, Ray: Heshvan 14 * 10/23/2018 Chotiner, Bella: Heshvan 15 * 10/24/2018 Elfman, Bernard: Heshvan 15 * 10/24/2018 Greenwald, Joseph: Heshvan 16 * 10/25/2018 Schwartz, Marvin Max: Heshvan 16 * 10/25/2018 Wingert, Dina: Heshvan 16 * 10/25/2018 Acker, Tillie: Heshvan 17 * 10/26/2018 Apter, Joseph: Heshvan 17 * 10/26/2018 Kimmelman, Freda: Heshvan 17 * 10/26/2018 Rubinstein, Sarah: Heshvan 17 * 10/26/2018 Yahrzeit names to be read on October 27: Davidson, Bernard: Heshvan 18 * 10/27/2018 Greenwald, Rose: Heshvan 18 * 10/27/2018 Israel, Charlotte: Heshvan 18 * 10/27/2018 Ives, Louis: Heshvan 18 * 10/27/2018 Lebowitz, Jean: Heshvan 18 * 10/27/2018 Singer, Herman: Heshvan 18 * 10/27/2018 Cramer, Lillian: Heshvan 19 * 10/28/2018 Mendel, Mene (Manny): Heshvan 19 * 10/28/2018 Reidman, Sylvia: Heshvan 19 * 10/28/2018 Weihrauch, Sabina: Heshvan 19 * 10/28/2018 Cohen, Elaine: Heshvan 20 * 10/29/2018 Safier, Carl: Heshvan 20 * 10/29/2018 Weiss, Helen: Heshvan 20 * 10/29/2018 Broudy, Buddy: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Feldman, Bernard: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Firestone, Esther: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Friedman, Edith: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Hochman, Max: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Odle, Esther: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Unger, Joseph: Heshvan 21 * 10/30/2018 Goldberg, Dr. Samuel: Heshvan 22 * 10/31/2018 Hirshberg, Elaine: Heshvan 22 * 10/31/2018 Israel, Nathan: Heshvan 22 * 10/31/

Yahrzeit Names Continued (Continued from October 27) Spiegel, Gerald: Heshvan 22 * 10/31/2018 Berkovitz, Bernard: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Brown, Mary: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Firestone, Anne: Heshvan

: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Jaskol, Sadie: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 Lichtenstein, Herbert: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 Mendlowitz, Sarah: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 Spitz, Regina: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 SCHEDULE

10 Yahrzeit Names Continued (Continued from October 27) Spiegel, Gerald: Heshvan 22 * 10/31/2018 Berkovitz, Bernard: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Brown, Mary: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Firestone, Anne: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Friedman, Adolph: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Kaplan, William: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Naimark, Ruth: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Rubinstein, Louis M.: Heshvan 23 * 11/1/2018 Jaskol, Sadie: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 Lichtenstein, Herbert: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 Mendlowitz, Sarah: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 Spitz, Regina: Heshvan 24 * 11/2/2018 SCHEDULE OF SHABBAT AND EVENTS FOR OCTOBER: Monday, October 1: Simchat Torah/Yizkor at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 6: Shabbat at 10:00 A.M. Friday, October 12: Shabbat at 7:30 P.M. Saturday, October 20: Shabbat at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 27: Shabbat at 10:00 A.M. Upcoming Services and Events for November: Condolences to Sarilyn Fogel on the passing of her uncle: Saturday, November 3: Shabbat Service at 10:00 A.M. Friday, November 9: Shabbat Service at 7:30 P.M. Saturday, November 17: Shabbat Service at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 24: Shabbat Service at 10:00 A.M. Murry Swartz CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES FOR OCTOBER: October 1 at 7:51 P.M. October 5 at 6:37 P.M. October 12 at 6:26 P.M. October 19 at 6:15 P.M. October 26 at 6:06 P.M. 11

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Yahrzeit List From 3/1/17 to 3/8/17 P a g e 1

Yahrzeit List From 3/1/17 to 3/8/17 P a g e 1 From 3/1/17 to 3/8/17 P a g e 1 Name Observed on (civil) Jewish Harry Bank Wednesday, 3/1/17 3 Adar II, 5735 George Matz (decd) Albert Baron Wednesday, 3/1/17 3 Adar II, 5730 Barbara, Michael, Howie Schwartz