Rabbi’s & President’s Messages The Challenge of Joy President’s Message Purim is upon us! And with Purim comes the Dear Temple Israel Family– call, “Mi shenich’nas Adar marbim b’simcha! Whoever enters into the month of As we enter the final phase of our Adar should be happy!” I recently spoke to a friend of the campaign, we continue to be congregation who told me that if I noticed this encouraged by the generous person’s more frequent absence from activities, it participation of this congregation. If you is because of the deep sadness this person has have completed your commitment, I been experiencing lately. The last few years for Rabbi Sharon Mars Patti Shorr, offer you my sincere gratitude on behalf this person’s life has been riddled with family Temple Israel President stresses and mental health struggles. So much of this person’s time of the building committee, the Board of and resources have out of necessity needed to be poured singularly Trustees of the the Temple and the into making sure that their children were okay and their marriage Temple Israel Foundation. Your generosity is stayed afloat. “That’s why you haven’t seen me in synagogue, inspirational and will benefit our members and future Rabbi,” this person said. “And even if I could manage to muster the members!. We have accomplished great things with this energy to come to shul, I don’t think I could be around other people’s joy, or they could handle being around my sadness.” Shuvu campaign, including gifts from over 200 member Happiness can be hard to come by in this life, and households. although Judaism provides many avenues toward joy and many others to handle life’s pain, what can we do when life seems We continue to be very hopeful that we will achieve overwhelmingly difficult? We may find ourselves at different 100% participation from all our member families. If troughs in life feeling like we are constantly “saying Kaddish” for the losses we mourn: relationship struggles, health obstacles, you haven’t yet, and are interested in participating in the employment issues, and so on. What does our tradition have to campaign, please reach out to our executive director, offer us for these pervasive and consuming real-life problems? Jennah Scher at 614.866.0010 ext. 115. It is never too One answer is to regularly engage in a spiritual late to be a part of this important project. The Building practice. Whether praying with Siddur in hand or sitting in silence, Committee is enthusiastically beginning to plan a the mere act of setting aside time and space to connect internally and externally can be a powerful gift we give ourselves. A Jewish groundbreaking event, and look forward to sharing best practice is to pray in community, but sometimes that can be details with you soonI would also like to take a moment daunting for us when we feel engulfing sadness. “What if I cry the to offer my gratitude to our member Lynne Garfinkel whole time?” My answer: Tears are good. Let them flow! And let us who has been our consultant over the past several as a community grow our sensitivity to know that a loving touch on months on the Shuvu Campaign. Lynne has made a the shoulder is sometimes even more potent than any words to acknowledge loss. And Jewish meditation is another good option, as great difference in what we have achieved with this there is always time set aside to share about one’s experience with mighty campaign. Lynne has offered her counsel, expert the practice and how it makes one feel. guidance and supported the detailed work of keeping Another very Jewish way to work through one’s internal our small committee working and planning together. pain is to do mitzvot for others. Dedicating some time to helping On behalf of the committee, congregation and others in need - even a simple act like buying extra diapers to give to a children’s organization like Moms2B - can help transform one’s leadership past and present, thank you to Lynne for sadness into joy, a joy that can be experienced by another person sharing and dedicating herself to this effort of our because of you. “Doing unto others” can be transformative and coming home campaign. healing. May we take up the challenge of increasing Simcha this Warmly (and please stay warm), month of Purim, taking care to grace each other with sensitivity, light, and the joy of being part of a loving community! We don’t always realize the gift of mere contentment while we’re experiencing it - it’s only when we experience the poles, pure joy or raw sadness, that contentment can feel like that “happy Patti Shorr medium.” Temple Israel President

Temple Israel TIKUN (USPS 537600) is published 11 times per year, monthly except August by Temple Israel 431 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215-4004. Periodicals postage paid at Columbus, Ohio. Postmaster: Send address changes to Temple Israel Tikun, 431 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43215-4004. 2 Temple Israel Shabbat February Service Schedule B’nai Mitzvah Jake & Sophie Lichten, children of Rachel Friday, February 1 at JCC & Jason Lichten, were called to the Torah as Celebration Shabbat ...... 6:00 PM B’nei Mitzvah on Saturday, January 12. They

are the grandchildren of Josh Gordon and Saturday, February 2 at JCC Gail Lichten, and they are the younger Jewish Meditation ...... 10:00 AM Tot Shabbat ...... 10:00 AM siblings of Sam. Jake and Sophie attend the Columbus Academy where they are in the Friday, February 8 at JCC 8th and 6th grades, respectively. Jake is a Jake & Sophie Lichten January 12, 2019 Erev Shabbat Service ...... 6:00 PM madrich for Temple Israel’s Religious School 4th grade class. Sophie participated in two seasons of Girls Saturday, February 9 at JCC on the Run. The Lichten family created and chaired the 5k Bat Mitzvah Service ...... 10:00 AM to Cure Psoriasis in Columbus for 8 years. The event has Leah Levin will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah raised over $150,000 for psoriasis research. Jake recently completed the Columbus Half Marathon, and Sophie has Friday, February 15 at JCC placed for the last several years at the Hackman Piano Erev Shabbat Service ...... 6:00 PM competition. Jake plays soccer and was the captain of his Bimah Guest: Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard (see below) school soccer team this year. He is currently wrestling. Adult Choir participating Sophie plays lacrosse and runs. She also plays piano, flute, and takes voice lessons. They have both spent the past several Saturday, February 16 at JCC summers at Emma Kaufman Camp; Jake has been going for 5 Jewish Meditation ...... 10:00 AM years and Sophie for 4. Jake and Sophie collected hundreds of board games to donate to the Ronald McDonald House in Friday, February 22 at JCC Columbus. Some will stay there and others will become Erev Shabbat Service ...... 6:00 PM birthday or holiday gifts for the siblings of the patients. They

went there and hosted a board game event with the families. Saturday, February 23 at JCC They are donating a portion of their gift monies to the Neshama Minyan ...... 10:00 AM Ronald McDonald House. Leah Levin, daughter of Shana & Michael Tot Shabbat Levin, will be called to the Torah on The Ten Commandments Saturday, February 9. She is the Saturday, February 2 granddaughter of Vicki and the late Mike Canter, Candi Shoor, and the late Jay Shoor. 10:00 AM She is the older sister of Avner and Ethan. at the JCC Leah is a 7th grader at Bexley Middle School. She has volunteered at the JCC camps and at Join Cantor Moses and friends as we learn Leah Levin Hilltop Community Worship Center. Leah February 9, 2019 about Moses and the Ten Commandments! enjoys playing volleyball, soccer, skiing, We will sing songs, have a story, share a snack and make a fun craft! RSVP to Cantor wakeboarding, art and traveling. She likes to spend her free Moses at [email protected]. time with family and friends. For her Mitzvah project, Leah is establishing a memorial and inspirational rock garden in Bimah Guest the Zusman Hospice patio to honor her grandparents and great-grandparents who spent their final days in the Whitehall Mayor Kim Maggard wonderful care of Zusman Hospice. She hopes that the Friday, February 15 messages of love, peace, hope and memories will be 6:00 PM meaningful for patients and their loved ones. Leah received at the JCC her early Jewish education from the Columbus Jewish Day School and continues her learning through the Temple Israel As part of Temple Israel Social Justice Team’s ongoing series on the issue of Ohio's opioid crisis, Whitehall Mayer Kim Maggard will Religious School. She enjoyed preparing for and speak about the opiate problem in Whitehall and their efforts to understanding her Torah portion, Terumah, and what it improve the situation. means to be a part of the Jewish community. Temple Israel 3 Education Religious School

Although it is only February, Purim is just around the corner! It’s not too early to start getting happy! Please join us this year for our most spectacular Purim celebration yet! All Purim events will be combined into one grand Purimagination extravaganza that is designed to entertain, amaze and delight every age. Bring your entire family to this amazing event, taking place directly after Religious School on Sunday, March 10. All proceeds go to the Religious School. See page 7 for details.

In the meantime, take a look below to see just how happy our students are to be learning at Religious School!

4 Temple Israel Education Parenting and the Parashah Scholar-In-Residence: Sunday, February 3 & 27 Rabbi Tali Zelkowicz 9:15 AM with Rabbi Sharon Mars at the JCC Sunday, February 10

Parenting is a tough job. Join Rabbi Mars for 10 AM an opportunity to learn with her and other parents about best at the JCC parenting practices straight from the Torah. Would you jump on a trampoline with a Kiddush cup? Would you toss a kippah like a Frisbee? These may Reading the News Through sound like strange questions at first, but thinking – metaphorically the Lens of Torah & Mussar and literally – about them and others like them can reveal important assumptions we have about what we may unconsciously with Rabbi Sharon Mars assume is not Jewishly safe, authoritative, or “authentic.” Thursday, February 14 Examining these assumptions can help us make conscious where we 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM may be unnecessarily walking on Jewish eggshells, and could actually be taking some important risks and adventures in Jewish at the offices of Dr. Kurt Malkoff, 2 Easton Oval, Suite 450 identity building, for ourselves, and our families.

Pack your lunch and indulge in an hour of learning with Rabbi Sharon Mars on select Thursdays. RSVP to Ruth Camp Scholarship Applications Silverman, [email protected] or call 614-866-0010 Due March 1st ext. 102 if you’re interested in attending. Temple Israel is committed to helping defray the cost of Jewish overnight camping experienc- es and Israel programs. Many of our youth ben- efit from generous contributions from the Loeb Family Campership, the Linsey Camper- ship and GIVE-TY Funds administered through the Women of Temple Israel, and Brotherhood providing additional scholarship needs. Applications are due by March 1, 2019. You can download the scholarship forms at www.templeisrael.org.

Save the Date! Women of Temple Israel Shabbat Friday, March 22 6:00 PM

at the JCC

The Women of Temple Israel do so much to fulfill the goals of our Clergy, youth and Temple Israel’s mission. From underwriting the cost of wine and challah for Friday evening services to providing Bistro snacks to the children of our Religious School, funding the Religious School’s Madrichim Program and camp scholarships, the Women of Temple Israel have been a large supporter of the Temple Israel community.

Please join us for a very special Erev Shabbat on Friday, March 22 as we honor and recognize this amazing group of women. Cantor Bat-Ami Moses and guest Cantors Danielle Bensimhon and Jennie Chabon will lead us in services.

Temple Israel 5 In Our Congregation Brotherhood’s Super Bowl Party Empty Nesters Havurah Sunday, February 3 Saturday, February 23 7:00 PM at the home of Arlene Richman & June Gutterman Join us for our Annual Super Bowl Party at Massey’s Pizza, 261 Lincoln Circle, in Gahanna. Kickoff is Please join our hosts Arlene Richman & June Gutterman at their at 6:30 PM. Please call Jay Agranoff (614-738-1660) for more home for our monthly gathering of Temple Israel's Empty Nester information and to RSVP. Havurah. We will enjoy a pot luck dinner and Rabbi Mars will lead us in Havdalah. Our monthly gathering is open to everyone. We hope you can join us! Temple Israel Senior Group Sign up here: https://bit.ly/2TPyoOj

“Reflections” by Barbara Dowell Reading Jewish Books Wednesday, February 27 Tuesday, February 12 12:30 PM 11:30 AM at the JCC at the JCC Lunch (optional), by reservation - $10

Barbara Dowell will talk about her new book, “Reflections” a Please reply to Elaine Tenenbaum, [email protected] or compilation of poetry about love, loss, life, and friendship. Cheryl Dritz, [email protected]

The cost for this event is $15. Please send your check, payable We will be discussing "All the Rivers" by Dorit Rabinyan. to Temple Israel, by February 8 to Judy Herman, 6033 McNaughten Grove Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43213. Or you Dorit Rabinyan's love story is based on her real romance that she can register online at https://www.templeisrael.org/form/ turned into a prize-winning novel in 2014. The two lovers are an senior-group-feb-2019. If you have any questions, contact Israeli woman and a Palestinian artist who meet during a New Judy at 614-581-2006. York winter not long after the September 11 attacks.

The book's main character, Liat, a dutiful young Israeli translator, falls for Hilmi, a Palestinian painter. Liat must decide how far to take a love she knows her family and friends will disapprove of, seeing her as a traitor to her upbringing, her Jewishness. Their path is very complicated, even though Liat states, He's not the Palestinian people. He is one person."

Ms. Rabinyan, a well-known writer since her 20s, became a national cause. In 2015 the Israeli Education Ministry announced it would pull the book, whose tentative English title at the time was "Borderline." The move came amid a larger debate about the right-wing government's crackdown on opponents, from right groups to disillusioned soldiers.

Ms. Rabinyon, whose book under the title "All the Rivers, was published in the US by Random House, said she wanted Americans to read the book for what she said it is -- a story of a specific love and its boundaries -- and not because of the free- speech controversy here or the backdrop of a conflict that will not heal, now 50 years since Israel took control of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.

Readers will ask themselves for what, or for whom, are their values and cultural identities worth sacrificing?

6 Temple Israel Purim Is Coming!

Temple Israel 7 In Our Congregation Todah Rabah WRJ 2019 Social Justice Conference!

Those who volunteered at The Hilltop Community Worship Center Free Meal Program in December: Marci & Larry Delson, Cantor Bat-Ami Moses, Liz Plotnick-Snay, Jennah Scher, Ruth & Perry Silverman, David & Wendy Stone.

Marci Delson & David Altman for volunteering in the office.

Judy & Mark Herman for picking up and delivering the challah Join WRJ in Washington, D.C. to learn, grow, and take action each Shabbat. at the inaugural Social Justice Conference (SJC)!

With Grateful Thanks The WRJ Social Justice Conference on May 18-19, 2019 is a To those who sponsored Happy Half Hours, (Friday) Oneg brief, but powerful, experience for Jewish women to become Shabbats or (Saturday) Kiddush luncheons/refreshments: better-educated and trained on social justice issues, learn advoca-  Patti Shorr cy skills that can be utilized at home and on a larger scale, and  Rachel & Jason Lichten in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of their address timely topics in a welcoming and encouraging, all-female children, Sophie & Jake Jewish environment. SJC is intended for any woman (age 18+)  The Education Committee for Tu B'shevat interested in advocacy in the Reform Movement through a Jew-  Debbie & Ken Cohen in honor of the B'nai Mitzvah of their ish woman’s lens. children, Gabe & Gabby Aiken  The Speyer Family in memory of of Helen Speyer Attendees will begin their weekend with meaningful Shabbat worship and continue with workshops and learning sessions, Mazel Tov opportunities to create connections and network with other Re- Karen Mozenter for being named the new CEO of Jewish Family form women, learn from experts and from each other, and enjoy Services. a rocking Saturday night concert with some of the Movement’s favorite female musicians. SJC participants will leave feeling reju- Isaac Stewart for being on the Dean's List at Ohio State University venated and, with the support of their WRJ sisters, be better Fall Semester. prepared to address important advocacy issues locally and more broadly. Sewing for a Cause The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s Consultation More than a dozen pair of flannel & fleece pajamas ready for on Conscience will take place immediately after SJC, at the same delivery to the Hilltop Community Center Wednesday hotel, on May 19-21. Consider extending your stay and register- night! Loving stitched by the Temple Israel Sewing Circle, a ing for the RAC’s conference to further grow your social justice recipient of a Lurie Micro-grant. Stitchers include Karen skills. Berk, Susan Schubert, Anita Ross, You can register for SJC now! Take advantage of Early Bird pric- Ruth Silverman, and other members ing, which runs through February 2019, or consider applying for of the Sewing Circle! a grant. There is a special discounted rate for young women ages 18-30.

Information and registration is available on the WRJ website: https://wrj.org/social-justice-conference-2019

WTI Mahj Group

Our mah-jongg group plays on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning at 1:00 PM. If you are interested in playing or hosting an afternoon of mahj, and for locations or more information, please contact Sheryl at [email protected], or cell: 614-507- 1277. We welcome players of all experience levels!

8 Temple Israel Women of Temple Israel WTI Ladies Night Out 2019 WRJ Central Ohio Tzedakah Collective Now Forming

A Tzedakah Collective is a unique opportunity for individuals to come together, explore needs in the community and the world, and to pool resources to meet them. Together members maximize the impact of smaller financial donations and empower one another to become philanthropists. The Hebrew word “Tzedakah” means righteousness, fairness, opportunity, justice…. Philanthropy is an expression of values: what we believe to be important, the difference we seek to make, how we prioritize causes, and how we select non-profits to fund. Annually the Wednesday, February 20 Tzedakah Collective determines a broad area of focus to 6:30 PM address particular societal issues and needs, and invites at Max & Erma’s; 1317 N. Hamilton Rd.; selected non –profit organizations to apply for a grant. The Gahanna 43230; in Stoneridge 2019 area of focus will continue to be programs in Central

Please RSVP to Ellen Half, at [email protected]. Ohio that restore human dignity. 614-231-4253 (home), or 614-327-6849 (cell). Our Tzedakah Collective is now in its 6th year and is open to Save the Date for our Ladies’ Night Out in March! all Reform Jewish Women in Central Ohio. This group is

WEDNESDAY, March 20 at 6:30 made up of women who are committed to making a Lantern Chinese Restaurant; 7163 E. Broad St.; difference in the world. Members are from Temple Israel, Blacklick 43004 Temple Beth Shalom, Congregation Beth Tikvah and unaffiliated. Each member donates to a collective fund which Seeking Volunteers for is distributed at the end of the year as a grant. Each bi- Sunday Morning Religious School Bistro monthly meeting is a chance to learn about a worthy non- profit organization in need of financial support, volunteer Experience our wonderful temple community opportunities that are available and to reflect on relevant text by joining us on Sunday mornings at the study. Temple Israel Bistro at the JCC during religious school. We play music while Our first meeting of 2019 will be February 17 from 3:00 to providing coffee, bagels and other food items 5:00 PM at Beth Tikvah, 6121 Olentangy River Rd., and our to the religious school and their families. Being a volunteer is speaker will be Pat Lutz, long time volunteer and outgoing even more fun when you bring a friend! Board Chairman of Joseph's Coat. For additional information or to join, contact Marsha Pond: For additional information, Contact Debbie Cohen at [email protected], 614 468 1728 (home), 607 592 1567 [email protected], or sign up using this link: https:// (cell) bit.ly/2VVE3EA Become a WTI Member!

Women of Temple Israel is an inclusive community, in which every Temple Israel woman is automatically welcomed. We hope you will become a paying member! Most of our membership dues are used to support our local programs, tzedakah here in Columbus, and most importantly, the significant contribution we make to leadership development and to our Temple Israel community to further the goals of our Clergy, our youth and Temple Israel’s mission. Please join for the 2018-2019 year!

Basic level: $40 Chai Honor level: $54 Mitzvah Level: $72 You can pay online at: https://www.templeisrael.org/form/donate

Or mail a check, payable to Women of Temple Israel to: Liz Plotnick-Snay, 1101 Highland St, Columbus, 43201 Dues donations are tax deductible.

Temple Israel 9 Temple Israel Foundation Jewish Arbor Day: Tu B’Shevat and The New Temple Israel Cemetery

Tu B’Shevat – the New Year of the Trees – dates back to Talmudic times and is thought to be a harbinger of spring.

What does Tu B’Shevat have to do with The New Temple Israel Cemetery? Nothing exactly…except that 44 new trees were planted by the Temple Israel Foundation on the grounds of The New Temple Israel Cemetery (at Alum Creek & Performance Pkwy) in 2014-15. Some of those trees were pre-selected by members who purchased a tree and who are recognized in stone signage embedded at the base of the tree.

Seven trees did not fare well and were recently removed and replaced with like trees.

So, as we think about Tu B’Shevat, which occurred in late January 2019, think about whether you may wish to purchase a tree in this area to honor your family or to memorialize a family member. A variety of hardy trees are available to choose from: Red Sunset Maple October Glory, Red Oak, Bradford Pear, Evergreen Spruce, Sargent Crabapple & Prairie Crabapple. The cost of this tree donation is $500, including the signage.

If you have an interest in a tree purchase/donation, feel free to contact Elaine Tenenbaum, Executive Director of the Foundation, at [email protected], or 614.657.8501.

Stable Cradle: Helping Mothers with Tikkun Olam in Action! Addiction Illness Several Temple Israel members volunteered their time and As part of our commitment to helping talents during the holiday season. They served Christmas Eve those in our community impacted by the dinner at Trinity Lutheran Church, and Cantor Moses led Opioid Crisis, Temple Israel’s Social songs and activities at the YWCA Family Shelter on Justice Team will be collecting “baby Christmas Day. shower” items for Stable Cradle, a project administered by Maryhaven to aid mothers with addiction illness. Women in Support of Recovery, a Maryhaven initiative, will host the shower on 3/2/19 to provide new mothers with needed supplies to care for their young ones as they continue their recovery. Throughout the month of February, Temple Israel will collect the following items (new please):

 clothing items for infants and babies up to 12 months of age  diapers in the same range as above  nursing pads for mothers  educational toys for this age group of children

Bring your items to Shabbat services to the bins at the back of the room on Friday night (Feb. 1, 8, 15, and 22) or drop off at the Temple office (431 E. Broad St.). Your help in providing these baby items is most needed and appreciated.

For questions, contact Bev Darwin at [email protected]

10 Temple Israel Contributions Temple Israel Funds In Appreciation of Rabbi Alvin & Marilyn Mars SISTERHOOD FUNDS for their Participation in Sydney’s Beit Din In Memory of Lois Greenblott Cantor Moses’ Discretionary Fund In Appreciation of Rabbi’s Wonderfulness Joyce & Chuck Shenk In Appreciation with Sydney Bernie Speyer Jennifer & Zachary Patten-Friedman In Appreciation of Sydney’s Naming Service In Appreciation of Services for Florence Zox Jennifer & Zachary Patten-Friedman Sherry Zox & Arnold Deutchman

In Appreciation of Services for Florence Zox Oneg Shabbat/Kiddush Fund Sherry Zox & Arnold Deutchman In Appreciation of Special Oneg General Fund for Marilyn & Ida In Honor of the Marriage of Marilyn Mendelman & Ida Stewart Carol Boster & Mark Kotler

Sandy & Fred Summer Religious School Fund Janice Collette & Jim Donohue In Yahrzeit Memory of Martin Raymond Stewart Kandy Wainer In Yahrzeit Memory of Martin Feuer Andy Schiffman Ida Stewart and Family Marilyn Mendelman & Ida Stewart

In Yahrzeit Memory of Ethel Barkan Senior Program Fund Steve Barkan In Honor of Bernie Speyer’s Birthday In Yahrzeit Memory of Jacques Politi Jill & Jason Russ Joyce Politi In Honor of Joan Folpe’s Recovery In Memory of Michele Lando-Brown Pam & Bruce Silberman Lynda & Stephen Nacht In Memory of Florence Zox In Appreciation Stephanie & Preston Gurwin Viniece & Jerome Wilson In Yahrzeit Memory of Martin Raymond Stewart To Welcome our New Members In Yahrzeit Memory of Martin Feuer In Memory of Howard Jacobs Ida Stewart and Family Izzy Naveh & Allan Oster

In Yahrzeit Memory of Hyman Silberman Social Action Fund Pam & Bruce Silberman In Memory of Herbert Davis In Yahrzeit Memory of Rose Gross In Honor of Birth of Grandson Rabbi Alvin & Marilyn Mars to Arnie & Mary Levine

Liz Plotnick-Snay & Mitchell Snay Mitzvah Angels Fund

In Memory of Dina Samuels Walton TEMPLE ISRAEL FOUNDATION Seena Goldman FUNDS

Annual Giving Campaign Music Fund Liz Plotnick-Snay and Mitchell Snay In Honor of Thom Gall’s Recovery In Memory of Herbert Shapiro Pam & Bruce Silberman Rona Shapiro & Alec Land

President’s Fund The Hamel & Jeannette Gurwin In Memory of Howard Jacobs Children’s Fund Patti Shorr In Memory of Micki Lando-Brown Harriette & Randy Hansell Lynda & Steve Nacht In Memory of Florence Zox

Patti Shorr The Longert Family Fund

In Memory of Alan Longert Rabbi Mars’ Discretionary Fund Rita & David Cohen In Memory of Ivan Zwelling Karen & Richard Schwartz Clemy & Bob Keidan Sandy & Fred Summer In Yahrzeit Memory of Florence Lief Annette & Steve Paine Cynthia & Robert Ruberg Barbara & Gerald Gabe

Susie & Stuart Schilling

Cynthia & Robert Ruberg

Temple Israel 11 Yahrzeits February 1 & 2, 2019 John Nolan Julia Y. Glick * Ruth Jacobs Covitz * Gabriel Abel Bessie Nyman Isaac L. Goldberg * Henry Epstein Samuel Altman * Leah Herskowitz Piatt Larry Goss Esther Fine Debbie Boxer Harry Pickholtz Lynne Gutter Ira Gaffin William W. Cohn, Sr. Norman Ruberg David Jackson Morris Garek Cathy Cooper Yetta Ruberg Jack Korn Kenneth Scott Garlikov * Leonard G. Cooper * William Goldberg Lillian Dillon * Lawrence B. Gordon Jerome Edlis * Roberta Kaufman Greenland Lois M. Forest * In Memoriam Gertrude Barcus Henkin

Yetta Gabe We note the passing of our cherished members: Naomi Herring Leon Goodman, Sr. * Robert A. Jenkins, Sr. Ethel Greenberger Carl Kloth Rose Gross Florence Zox Elsie Kotler Rose King * Mother of Diana Marx Bloch, Barbara Zox Panzer, Mark Levey Charles J. King * Sherry Zox (Arnold Deutchman), Laurie Zox (Gary Watkins) Anna Wineker Levin * David King * Grandmother of 15 Harlan Lubin Newton King * Great-Grandmother of 23 Bessie Lustig Walter Klarin Sarah Lind Mirvis * Alfred J. Kobacker * John Moses Saul M. Lubin Howard Jacobs Gertrude Nacht * Donald Mautz Husband of Amy Jacobs Nathan Salner Rose Bloom Monett Father of Daniel (Jody) Jacobs, Sarah Jacobs Robert Sanders Myer Monett Grandfather of 2 Paul Gordon Schick Paul Mozenter Susan Gail Schreibman Norman Newmark Annette Schubert Minnie Papier * Robert Lovett Elaine Schwager Ben Ratner * Husband of Norma Lovett Margaret Simon * Betty Reynolds Father of Lisa (Scott) Peterson, Joesph (Penny) Lovett Morton Smiley Claudia Rinkov Grandfather of 9 Lillian Snay Marcus Ritter Great-Grandfather of 7 Howard T. Starn Murray Rothman Sophie Thall Rose Saremsky * Esther Thall Tuckerman Charles L. Schrager * We extend condolences to: Harriet Weltz Brian Senser Martin Zimmerman Shirley Schreibman Larry Samuels & Family on the death of his daughter, Helen Speyer Davida (Dina) Samuels Walton March 1 & 2, 2019 Dorothy Stein David Abel Shirley Sugarman Gussie Katcher Adell * A. Robert Weiler Jerry & Kathy Weissberg & Family Fannie Austin on the death of Jerry’s father, Marion Barasch February 8 & 9, 2019 David Jay Weissberg Harry Cobey * Esther T. Barcus Morris Ginsburg Annette Bennigson * Phyllis Harmon Greene Helen Bernstein Paul H. Samuels Jeanne Cox Landrock Charlotte Guston Eugene Boiman Albert Schultz Yetta Lubin Saundra (Sunny) Hansell * J.D. Boxer Edith Shkolnik Carl H. Lustig Anita Ingalls Sidney Brandler Suzanne Sillman Irving Manson * Sallie Slutsky Jackson John Freeman Raye Swartz * Benjamin Merkle Israel Kahn Albert S. Goorey Milton Zimmerman Anne Office Mickler * Kenneth Krause Betty Gordon Doris Miller Faye Malkoff Alfred Guggenheim February 15 & 16, 2019 Herbert Nash Joellen McMillen Stanley P. Jay * Max Barcus Scott Raiken Judith Miller Marjorie Kahan Karoline Bottigheimer * Max Robins Bluma Paine Marvin M. Kay Shelley Broutman Mary Friedman Skuller Donald Pelz Lisa Lash Annie Chason * Harry Snyder Carrie Priluker Eleanor Lesak Elizabeth Dowell Martha G. Staub * Eugene Rader Alan Levi Fannie Kahn Effron Roy J. Stone * Sanford Rose Sidney Levy Ella Feinknopf Alice Tenenbaum Barbara Schwartz Marjorie A. Loeb * Mark D. Feinknopf, Sr. * Emil Wasserstrom * Allison Senser Phillip Marcus Roland I. Finkelman Joseph N. Weiss * Isabelle Simon Charles Marcus Harry Clay Frank, Sr. * Abe Thall Susie Meizler Benjamin B. Friedman * February 22 & 23, 2019 Wally Zukof Samuel Mendelson Max Gekler * Loretta Acker Jean Gup Monett Nathan Gerson Anthony Barna * * Memorial Plaque Michael Nash Ruth R. Glick * Paul Callif *

12 Temple Israel Calendar February 2019 Shevat/Adar I 5779

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 26 Shevat 2 27 Shevat 6 PM—Celebration Shabbat 10 AM—Jewish Meditation 10 AM—Tot Shabbat

3 28 Shevat 4 29 Shevat 5 30 Shevat 6 1 Adar I 7 2 Adar I 8 3 Adar I 9 4 Adar I 9 AM—Religious School 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at 6:30 PM—Judaism 101 at JCC 6 PM—Erev Shabbat Service 10 AM—Bat Mitzvah Service of 11:30 AM—Gesher High at Whitehall Public Library Agudas Achim & New Albany Leah Levin at the JCC School Program 12 PM—The Book of Exodus Brotherhood Super Bowl Party with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Room 1B

10 5 Adar I 11 6 Adar I 12 7 Adar I 13 8 Adar I 14 9 Adar I 15 10 Adar I 16 11 Adar I 9 AM—Religious School 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings 11:30 AM—Senior Group 6:30 PM—Judaism 101 at JCC 11:45 AM—Reading the News 6 PM—Erev Shabbat Service 10 AM—Jewish Meditation RS Pajama Day! at Whitehall Public Library Program & Luncheon Through the Lens of Torah 9:15 AM—Parenting and the 12 PM—The Book of Exodus 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at and Mussar with Rabbi Parashah with Rabbi Sharon with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Agudas Achim & New Albany Sharon Mars at Matrix, 2 Mars Columbus Metropolitan Easton Oval, Ste. 450 10 AM—Exec. Committee Mtg. Library, Room 1B 10 AM—Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Tali Zelkowicz 11:30 AM—Gesher High School Program

17 12 Adar I 18 13 Adar I 19 14 Adar I 20 15 Adar I 21 16 Adar I 22 17 Adar I 23 18 Adar I No Religious School 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at 6:30 PM—WTI Ladies’ Night 6 PM—Erev Shabbat Service 10 AM—Neshama Minyan at Whitehall Public Library Agudas Achim & New Albany Out 12 PM—The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Room 1B

24 19 Adar I 25 20 Adar I 26 21 Adar I 27 22 Adar I 28 23 Adar I March 1 March 2 9 AM—Religious School 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at 12:30 PM—Reading Jewish 6 PM—Celebration Shabbat 10 AM—Jewish Meditation 9:15 AM—Parenting and the at Whitehall Public Library Agudas Achim & New Albany Books at JCC 10 AM—Tot Shabbat Parashah with Rabbi Sharon 12 PM—The Book of Exodus 7 PM—Board Meeting Mars with Rabbi Alvin Mars at 11:30 AM—Gesher High Columbus Metropolitan School Program Library, Room 1B

Coming Up in March... Sunday, March 10 Friday, March 22 Friday, March 1 12 - 3 PM—Purim Carnival and 6 PM—Women of Temple Israel 6 PM—Celebration Shabbat Allison Senser Hamantashen Shabbat with Guest Cantors Festival at Hilton Easton Sunday, March 10 Saturday, March 23 10 AM—Scholar In Residence: Rabbi Jay Moses Saturday, March 16 8 PM—Soulful Sounds with Guest 10 AM—Tot Shabbat Cantors

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