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2nd Night Community S eder APRIL 20th at Temple Kol Ami see back cover for details

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Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, RJE Ext. 203 [email protected] Mission Statement Emily Kaye Cantorial Soloist Ext. 205 [email protected] Temple Kol Ami is a warm and friendly Reform Nancy Drapin Executive Director Congregation. Our Mission is to improve and inspire Ext. 200 [email protected] the lives of all generations. We provide opportunities Carly Kastner Director of Youth Engagement to experience the spirituality and vitality of Judaism. Ext. 209 [email protected] Through innovative education and worship we instill Nancy Lad Director of Finance core Jewish values that bring us all to a better world. Ext. 206 [email protected] Danny & Chris Fedo Marketing Vision Ext. 207 [email protected] We accomplish our mission through inspiring services and experiential programs, Bree Butler Administrative Assistant community service (tikkun olam) and deep appreciation for tradition. Ext. 202 [email protected] We offer unique experiences: • Participatory Shabbat Services that engage all segments of our community. Early Childhood Center 480.951.5825 • Creative and experiential educational programs for children and adults. • B’nai Mitzvah preparation and services that are tailored to each child. Debbie Glassman ECC Director Ext. 204 [email protected] Board of Trustees Alison Garshick ECC Assistant Director Steve Cohen, President Phil Adelman Stephanie Heymann Ext. 201 [email protected] Russ Palay, Vice President Michael Blaire Larry Hirsch Emeritus Clergy Dale Reeves, Vice President Fred Fingerhut Amy Hummell Josh Cohen, Treasurer Gary Goldberg Roger Lurie Rabbi B. Charles Rabbi Emeritus Courtney Beyer, Secretary Fred Goldenson Raina Sinclair Cantorial Soloist Emeritus Lisa Elbogen, Past President

VOLUNTEER / TIKKUN OLAM

Please visit templekolami.org for more Tikkun Olam and Volunteer opportunities

BBQ MENSCHES RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ANDRE HOUSE

APR. Help serve 800 meals to those APR. Do a mitzvah and provide a APR. Temple Kol Ami volunteers will be experiencing homelessness at nutritious meal to families who providing assistance with a long 12 the Lodestar Day Resource Cen- 17 have a loved one in the hospital 23 established meal program on ter in Phoenix. We collect funds, and are staying at the Ronald the last Tuesday of each month. purchase food, organize a BBQ McDonald House. You will help This month we will help to make and arrange entertainment for to shop, prepare and serve and serve a wonderful dinner. a group of people who could use dinner starting at 3:45 PM. Children 14 years and older are a meal and some love. All ages allowed to participate. are welcome. Contact Ileen Herberg for details: [email protected] Contact Susan Guzman for details: Contact Susan Guzman for details: (602) 863-6636 [email protected] [email protected] (480) 998-1054 (480) 998-1054 or Laura Ziff [email protected] (602) 677-7429 TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI 3 Freedom from Procrastination and Perfectionism

Jeremy Schneider Rabbi

ur lists are so long – so We paralyze ourselves out of be victims of slavery. But we many things to do – so fear of not being able to do also tell the whole story: that we Omany responsibilities… something well... after all, if we were freed from this bondage. for so many people. don't start something until the last minute and don't spend too This year at Passover, consider We stumble and stop, finding much time on it, then it really is examining how you are a slave difficulty in just getting started. OK that it isn't perfect, right? to and a victim of perfectionism We choose to let the distractions and procrastination. Consider in life distract us – and they can Every one of us, even when we examining the list of things we be anything: the television, the have the best of intentions, lets put off. Things we do with our phone, the bed, the Internet, our perfectionism “get to us” at families, things we do profes- our hobbies, saying “yes” when some time. Yes, every one of us. sionally, things we do for oursel- we know we really should say We choose to listen to that inner ves. What are our expectations “no,” organizing something we voice saying, “You can start it (or regarding how we perform these really don't need to organize (at finish it) later.” And then, when tasks? Have we set our stan- least not right this second), cleaning “later” comes, we disappoint our- dards too high for ourselves? something that really could wait selves by not doing the task as Have we set our standards too (after all, it’s waited this long)... well as we know we could. low? How can we free oursel- but at least we are doing some- ves from the anxiety that comes thing instead of doing nothing, Perfectionism and procrastination from procrastination? How can right? feed off each other. we let go of our perfectionism? How can we find the balance we Then, the guilt comes. So we stop. Every year, we gather around each seek in our lives? the table and fulfill the biblical We stop doing whatever was commandment of teaching our- Then we will have fulfilled the keeping us from doing all the selves and our children the story commandment of thinking of other things we were supposed of Passover. We remind oursel- ourselves as having personally to be doing – and even more ves of the Israelites’ escape from left Egypt. things are left half done. bondage and what it means to

Together, as a community, we will march in the 2019 Phoenix Pride MARCHING Parade on Sunday, April 7! Whether you are LGBTQ+ or an ally, it is up to all of us to support equal rights for all individuals & families. TOGETHER This is another great opportunity to “Do Jewish” together. Meet at 9:30AM | March at 10:00AM Attending? Contact Rabbi Schneider at [email protected]

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 BEHIND THE SCENES 4 We Are All Miriam

Nancy Drapin Executive Director

ast month we celebrated the stereotypes of various levels of lead committees and special activities, International Women’s History discrimination. there are women who volunteer to LMonth, highlighting the con- teach in religious school, and women tributions of women to events in Traditionally, the Passover story has who run our programs and departments. history and contemporary society. always been told from a male pers- In fact, it is often women who are It has only been a short period of pective. It was a patriarchal response to not only raising their children and time that women have been able the life story of the Jewish people. Since often working full time, that step to take a seat up front, when they the Rabbis were men, they perceived up to chair special events, create have been recognized for their abi- the world through that lens. This social action and educational activities, lities, strength, and power. The very lens was not better or worse than make critical donations, and call first International Women’s Day was women’s but different. When Jewish their friends to attend events and celebrated in 1911, a short 108 families celebrate their liberation, activities. years in the history of the world. we are often unaware of the all the heroic and courageous acts of women Our intergenerational women’s Last month, my aunt Julia passed who made liberation possible. group, Under the Red Tent, was away at the age of 103. My grand- created to bring the women of TKA father put all four of his daughters On many Seder tables, there is often a together to enjoy each other and through college, and aunt Julia be- new ritual object, the Miriam’s cup. to learn new things in an atmosphere came a social worker, later going A Miriam’s cup is filled with water of support and encouragement. These back to school to become a psycho- and serves as a symbol of Miriam’s activities provide an opportunity to do therapist who practiced until she well, which was the source of water things that you might not normally be was 97. In between, she was Executive for the Israelites in the desert. It comfortable doing. We have offered such Director of HIAS (Hebrew Immi- serves to draw attention to the im- activities as belly dancing, painting, grant Aide Society) for many years, portance of Miriam and the other hiking, and classes focused on mosaic helping to resettle thousands of women of story. There glass art, cooking and history. In Jews coming out of WWII concentration are many legends about Miriam’s April, our kickboxing class, and in camps and other places in Europe. Well that was said to have a magical May, our Mah Jongg class (see details It is amazing to me that she lived source of water and which followed on page 5) may open your mind through 103 of those 108 years of the Israelites for 40 years because and soul to something new. If you women fighting for recognition. In of the merit of Miriam. It was said have an idea for a new activity please my very matriarchal family, it was that the well contained healing and contact Beth Feldman, our tireless assumed that women had a say in sustaining water, and therefore the and creative Red Tent coordinator things further than what’s for dinner Miriam’s Cup is a symbol of all that ([email protected], 925-997-5269). – they worked, made decisions, and sustains us through our journeys. were respected. As I became older I encourage you to pay tribute to the and had experiences outside of my We realize that if it weren't for Yocheved powerful female icons on social media, home, I began to see that all women (Moses’ mother who hid him for the news, in politics, law, business, did not grow up as I did. three months and made his basket religion, social justice, and the arts of bulrushes to save him), and Miriam throughout the world. And more For many years, women were not (Moses’ clever sister who convinced the importantly, to and honor and acknowledged in historical texts, not Pharaoh’s daughter to get Yoheved celebrate the amazing women in because they were making important to nurse him), there wouldn't be a your life (including yourself) on a discoveries or conquests, but because Passover story. daily basis. men wrote the majority of histo- rical documents for thousands of At TKA we have many women of valor years. Today, women have become and leaders. There are women on the some of the most powerful national board of trustees who help to guide and international figures, smashing our temple, there are women who

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 TKA BOOMERS

5 Gary (480) 528-1060 [email protected] Goldberg

Kol Ami’s Boomers community is an active, creative, and exciting crowd of members (ages 55+) who enjoy a wide variety of activities together. The TKA Boomers group is your one-stop destination for social, recreational, life-long learning, and ritual programs and events. We encourage members to create, lead, volunteer, get involved and make new connections. If you have an idea for a fun-filled outing, opportunity for socializing, trip, class or social action experience, please contact Gary Goldberg. BOOMERS TABLE OLIVER! SAVE THE DATE APR. RSVP to Bree at [email protected] or call MAY RSVP to Bree by May 1 (480) 951-9660 [email protected] or call (480) 951-9660 20 4 Desert State Cullity Hall, 7014 East Camelback Road, Suite 0586 Do you want to sit with other Boomers at our 2nd Night Passover Seder? Please register for the Seder, $20 for Adults. Join Rabbi Schneider for a night of and when you do, tell Bree or Nancy in the Temple theater! The streets of Victorian England come to life Office that you would like to sit at a “Boomers table.” as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, See back cover for 2nd Night Passover Seder details or becomes the neglected apprentice of an under- visit templekolami.org/give/ to register. taker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and pickpockets led by the elderly Fagin (played by TKA Member Ted Frumpkin). Oliver! is a musical theater masterpiece.

UNDER THE RED TENT

Beth Feldman (925) 997-5269 [email protected]

Under the Red Tent is Temple Kol Ami’s new, intergenerational women’s group which we hope will inspire new friendships, connection, self-development and learning. Chaired by Beth Feldman along with your help, our women’s group will ignite your passion to make positive contributions to yourself and the world. Feel free to contact Beth to discover more.

KICKBOXING

APR. Date: April 28, 2019 Time: 1:30 – 3:00 PM Location: 9Round | 9343 E Shea Blvd #145, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

28 Challenge yourself to become stronger mentally and physically in just thirty minutes!

Join the Red Tent women for a FREE workshop at 9Round Scottsdale/Shea (www.9round.com/scottsdaleshea). This specialized fitness center is for those who want a unique, fun, and proven workout. Check out a kickboxing themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training components. The program consists of nine workout stations. Throughout the entire workout, trainers will coach and help you.

After the event there is an option to go out for a snack with the group. Questions? Please contact Beth Feldman [email protected] RSVP to Bree [email protected] SAVE THE DATE -- WE'RE LEARNING MA JONGG!

MAY Date: May 20, 2019 Time: 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Come to an introductory mah jongg class! The class is limited to 8 members and will be taught by TKA Member Beth Weinstein. 20 The class includes learning materials and is FREE to attend.

If anyone is interested in continued lessons, Beth Weinstein is willing to provide 3 additional lessons, lasting about 2 hours each at dates and times that are agreeable to everyone. At that time you will have to purchase a playing card for $9.

Questions? Contact Beth Weinstein ([email protected] / 480-837-1041) or Beth Feldman ([email protected])

RSVP to Bree by May 13 [email protected] Please let Bree know if you have a square card table you could bring for us to use for the evening.

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 MONTHLY MELODY 6 Making Memories Through Remembering History

Emily Kaye Cantorial Soloist

assover -- one of my fa- The traditional song Daiyenu, Having the children as part of vorite holidays -- is a time which most people know and the Seder is very important be- Pwhen we teach our chil- often sing at a Seder, is done cause they will be keeping the dren about redemption. It is slightly different in the Greek traditions and passing them when families come together for Jewish tradition. While we sing down to their children. Some of a Passover Seder to remember the song we knock elbows. Not my favorite childhood memo- our history of how we escaped enough to hurt each other of ries are waking up to my dad slavery in the land of Egypt. With course… just enough to make it cooking for break- a Seder comes many different fun and silly. This is always one of fast, or making matzah traditions, and these traditions my favorite parts of the evening! for lunch. My favorite brownies may vary depending on what We use a family friendly Hagad- in the whole world are my mo- Hagaddah you use or what part dah that we have been reading ther’s Passover brownies that of the world your families are since I was a little kid. It wouldn’t I only get once a year. As a kid, from. be Passover to me without this I remember my mom making Hagaddah. My mother cooks a a kosher-for-Passover - Each year I go to a Passover at feast, my father leads the Seder, cake (that she makes every year one of two places, either my pa- and we sing lots of songs throu- to this day), which I never wan- rent’s house or the home of my gh the entire evening. Each year ted to eat, because for several brother’s in-laws. While both fa- seems to get bigger and bigger years of my childhood she put milies have very different styles as the family grows and my pa- what I thought were kalamata of Seders, the core things never rents often invite someone new olives on top. Finally one year change. At both Seders there to join their Seder table. I asked her, ”Mom, I know you is always a Seder plate with all are Greek, but why in the heck the traditional, ritual foods on At my brother’s machatunim’s are you putting olives on top of it, a Hagaddah, a delicious meal, home, they have other, very di- a ?” Turns out they and lots of wine. In both homes fferent, yet also fun traditions. were cherries. Ha! Who knew. we sing songs and tell the whole The most important... we always story of Passover. Even though start the evening with a shot of Traditions that you grow up with the story is being told in both potato vodka before we sit down can be fun, and you never know homes, the evenings are quite at the table. what your kids will remember. different. Coming from a Se- The food, the songs, and being phardic home, our traditions are Many children attend, so each together around the table are sometimes a little different than year the children put on a won- all memories that I keep with me that of an Ashkenazic home. For derful play for the whole family forever so I can pass them down instance, we use raisins in lieu that they practice together in to my children one day. of apples in our . Some the weeks leading up to it. Last people love this difference, others year it was a musical, which was It’s never too late to start creating your really don’t care for it because especially adorable! own traditions at your Seder table! they grew up eating apples.

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7 Linda (480) 634-8050 Feldman

EXPECTING A BABY? CONSIDER ATTENDING BABY UNIVERSITY!

SPRING SERIES BEGINS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10TH AT TEMPLE KOL AMI

The BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION and TEMPLE KOL AMI invite expectant parents to this innovative program, taking place over six Wednesday evenings. Participants will learn the newest techniques to prepare for their delivery along with care of the newborn and mother, selecting a pediatrician, and breast & bottle feeding. Jewish rituals and traditions associated with childbirth, newborns, and Jewish parenting will also be taught. Couples will develop great new friendships.

Any expectant parents (1st, 2nd or 3rd timers) will benefit from the classes. Meet rabbis, a mohel, a labor & delivery nurse, physicians and other professionals who will guide couples. PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH YOUR FRIENDS. Inter-faith couples are encouraged to attend!

The SPRING Series is held on six WEDNESDAY evenings from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Cost is $135.00. Call Linda Feldman at the BJE at (480) 634-8050.

MT. SINAI JEWISH CEMETERY

Ira Mann (480) 585-6060

You Have a Final Rest- is something that we naturally Temple Kol Ami owns grave sites prefer to avoid. However, there at Mt. Sinai Cemetery. Please ing Place in the Valley are preparations that we can contact Sandy Rife for more in- make now which ease the bur- formation about the opportu- There is great wisdom in the den on ourselves, and on our nity to choose now and lock in Jewish traditions that guide us families later. Taking care of cost your price. There is an interest through the most difficult deci- and arrangements today is a gift free payment plan available. sions around illness, death and for your family tomorrow and mourning. Preparing for death for generations to come.

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 MESSAGE FROM THE ECC 8 The Story of Passover

Debbie Glassman Early Childhood Center Director

e are getting ready to celebrate the fun searching for Afikomen pieces in exchange holiday of Passover at the ECC. The for a yummy treat. Wchildren are having a wonderful time learning about King Pharoah, Baby Moses, and Passover reminds us to never forget that we the Ten Plagues through songs and fun activities. were once slaves in Egypt and that we must Every year the children make beautiful Seder remember there are people throughout the plates, Matzah covers, and wine cups for Elijah. world who are still not free today. Freedom is I treasure the Passover items that my children the important message that resonates most made in preschool many years ago and we con- during this holiday of miracles. tinue to use them at our Seders today. I wish you and your family cherished memories The highlight of Passover is our 3’s and Pre-K together and a very Happy Passover! ECC Seder. Rabbi Schneider, dressed as Mo- ses, is always very entertaining when he tells L’Shalom, us the story of Passover. Emily has been tea- ching the children songs in their music classes Debbie Glassman on Fridays, which they will enjoy singing at the Early Childhood Director Seder. The children also dress up as slaves in the adorable costumes that Raina made when she was the Cantorial Soloist at Temple Kol Ami. At the conclusion of our Seder the children have

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 MOMMY & ME

9 Debbie (480) 951-5825 [email protected] Glassman

APRIL 19 at TKA. Join us Friday mornings for an exciting, interactive parent/child class. Led by professional educator and mom, Andrea Unger, Mommy & Me is a wonderful oppor- tunity for parents and tots (8 weeks to 24 months) to have fun, socialize, learn, and spend quality time together. Mommy & Me is so much more than a play group! We participate in fun, educational activities including Theme of the Week, Jewish Holidays, Early Literacy, Circle Time, music class and art projects. You’re also invited to participate in Tot Shabbat immediately prior to Mommy & Me. We start Tot Shabbat at 9:30 and woud love to see you there!

BOOK CLUB

Arlene Lurie (602) 944-1433

Ready to curl up with a good book? TKA’s Book Club begins meeting once a month from 7-8 pm. Club discussion leader Arlene Lurie thinks this semester’s theme, “Meet New Authors,” will inspire readers to explore topics, literary and writing styles.

view the full reading schedule online at templekolami.org/book-club/ A WALK IN THE WOODS APR. 17 By Bill Bryson Led by Sandy and Fred Goldenson Bryson’s acute eye is a wise witness to the beautiful but fragile Appalachian trail. As he tells its fascinating history, he makes a moving plea for the conservation of America’s last great wilderness. An adventure, a comedy, and a celebration, A Walk in the Woods has become a modern classic of travel literature.

SCHMOOZE WITH THE RABBI

Bree Butler (480) 951-9660 [email protected] Wednesdays at TKA - April 3, 10*, 17, 24 Bring your lunch and join us at 12:00PM Schmooze with the Rabbi is a weekly meeting where we lunch, learn, and shmooze with Rabbi Schneider about current events and Jewish topics. *Second Wednesdays feature a storytelling experience and discussion

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You're invited to the 2019 Temple Kol Ami Gala! TICKETS SATURDAY, APRIL 6 | 6-10PM AVAILABLE call the office Celebrate the sights, sounds, and flavors of a classic boardwalk while enjoying music, dancing, (480) 951-9660 silent auction, games, and entertainment!

Catered by

YUUUUM! BEEF + CHICKEN BURGER BAR GLUTEN FREE BUNS AND VEGGIE BURGERS AVAILABLE APRIL 12, 2019 REGISTER NOW AT: 5:00 PM JUICETAILS TEMPLEKOLAMI.ORG/GIVE 5:30 PM TOT SHABBAT OR CALL THE TEMPLE OFFICE: 6:00 PM CAFE KOL AMI (480) 951-9660 7:00 PM SHABBAT

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TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 ADULT EDUCATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VBM

12 (480) 951-9660 templekolami.org/adult-education/

Join us this Fall at Temple Kol Ami for these stimulating Adult Education experiences presented in partnership with Valley Beit Midrash. These learning opportunities are FREE for TKA members to attend! Please visit the website for program information.

SOCIAL JUSTICE, MITZVAH AND GOD THEN AND NOW: THE WRITING OF R. ARNOLD JACOB WOLF APR. With Rabbi Noa Kushner 2 7:00PM

“What we cannot believe is that God is a revolutionary. So long as we act by our lights we shall act poorly, because our insights are really self-interest and our convictions mere rationalizations” (R. Arnold Jacob Wolf, “The Negro Revolution and Jewish Theology,” Unfinished Rabbi, p. 87).

This session will explore the serious challenges raised by an essay written in 1964 that still surprises and surpasses current thinking in its radical approaches to both activism and theology.

Rabbi Noa Kushner founded The Kitchen in San Francisco in response to friends who were looking for an informal, transformative shabbat experience that they couldn’t find. Along the way, she crashed head first into what has now been well documented as a generational trend away from many established religious institutions.

NOSH & KNOW NOSH

Carol & KNOW Zonis (480) 220-4033 [email protected]

Be smarter at the end of the day than you were at the start of the day.

One of the things that makes TKA special is its emphasis on community and relationship building. "Nosh and Know” is a series of opportunities to come together, hear a speaker, interact with members, share a few bites and sips, and maybe join others for a light dinner following the program. Join us on April 10 at 6:00PM.

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

Nancy Drapin (480) 951-9660 [email protected]

You are Invited to The Annual Meeting of Temple Kol Ami on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at 9:30 AM

- Learn about the state of the Temple - Vote for our 2019-20 Board of Directors RSVP to Nancy Drapin - Enjoy Breakfast Noshes

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 LIFE & LEGACY SOCIETY

13 Phil (602) 717-0078 [email protected] Adelman Join the Temple Kol Ami Life and Legacy Society Each one of us has the power to leave a legacy—one that fulfills our passions and dreams, and, also one that carries on the legacy of those who came before us. You can help us to ensure that the synagogue you love is vibrant and thriving for future generations. More than 50 families have already designated a gift for the future, estab- lishing a potential endowment of more than $1 million dollars! If you have made a pledge please formalize your commitment now. Contact Nancy Drapin at the Temple or Phil Adelman.

BUSINESS CONNECT

Nikki (480) 403-1899 Chad Bernstein Okun (602) 405-7007

NEXT MEETING: APRIL 3 @ 7PM Our group is growing! We bring Temple professionals together to do business and give back to the Temple in return for the opportunity of working b’yachad (together). We are putting together a TKA Business Directory of Kol Ami Members. If you are interested in the directory and the group please contact Nikki Bernstein or Chad Okun for more information.

CONNECT WITH ARIN FINGER acy, Thor, and Rise of the Guardians. In MONTHLY BUSINESS CONNECT BIOGRAPHY 2014, he made a life-changing decision to move back to his hometown and ded- If you have a family with young chil- icate himself to his passion of growing dren ages 3-14 and reside in the Valley, his family and community. With his last chances are you have come across or film credit on IMDB as the Producer for heard of i9 Sports. i9 Sports started Penguins of Madagascar (Dreamworks nearly 5 years ago and has since grown Animation), he now proudly wears his rapidly all over Greater Phoenix area. i9 new title as the Program Director and Sports offers: flag football, soccer, t-ball/ Developer of i9 Sports Greater Phoenix. baseball, lacrosse, volleyball, cheerleading and soon, ball hockey. What started out The Fingers joined Temple Kol Ami in as a single location with 150 kids is now August of 2017. Both Noah, eight, and 13 locations strong with over 2,000 kids Isaac, five, attend Hebrew school and engaged each season. are actively involved in learning about their Jewish culture while making life- Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arin long friends. Arin and Ena look forward attended University of Arizona in Media to both boys growing up within the spiritual, Arts and Business. After graduating, he nurturing environment at TKA, and one left town to pursue his ambition in Visual day having their boys' families attend Effects and Animation working as a Pro- as well. To learn more about i9 Sports, visit: ducer in San Francisco on Hollywood Blockbusters such as Sin City, Tron Leg- http://www.i9sports.com

TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 TEMPLE KOL AMI: IT’S WHERE WE DO JEWISH APRIL 2019 | ADAR II - NISSAN 5779 YOUTH ENGAGEMENT 14 A Unique Holiday

Carly Kastner Youth Engagement Director

udaism and its holidays are filled with ancient While not an entirely accurate representation of tradition and customs. From my experience, the four children, it always amuses our family and Jno other holiday is as rich in variance and we enjoy the personalized touch to our seder. personalized practice as the holiday of Passover. Each Seder I have attended has provided its own What are some of your personal traditions for Passover? unique variance on traditional Jewish practice. Even a ritual like Elijah’s cup (which is common in We asked our Religious School students and here’s most Seders) seems to vary from house to house. what they said… Some families have a symbolic cup on their Seder table, while others might keep the cup by the open back Anat Schure’s 5th Grade Hebrew Class and Sheryl door. Some families may even save a seat at their Cresswell’s 3rd Grade class enjoy the Passover Tradition of table for Elijah. finding the Afikomen. One of my favorite personal family traditions is Mike Arko’s 2nd Graders’ favorite Passover food is that we read from a family-made in Ball Soup. which I was (for some reason) tasked with creating the page for the four children. In doing so, I swapped Tova Adelman’s 4th Grade Hebrew Class prefers Matzah out traditional photos for members of my family. when it’s covered in Chocolate! Of course, it was only natural to swap the “wise child” for a photo of me and my Bubbie, the “wicked child” with a photo of my sister, the “simple child” with my brother, and the “child who does not know how to ask” with a photo of our family dog.

APRIL YOUTH & FAMILY EVENTS GO TO SITES.GOOGLE.COM/VIEW/TKAPARENTS TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS OR FOR A FULL CALENDAR

APR. APR. APR. 9am-10:15am 6 TKA’s Annual Fundraising Gala 14 Parshat Yoga with Rebecca Lammersen 26-28 NFTY 78 Social Action Weekend

APR. APR. APR. 9am-12pm 7 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 19 First Night of Passover 27 K-8 Religious School

APR. APR. APR. 2nd Night Seder at TKA 7 Pride Parade March 20 RSVP with the temple office 27 KATY Football Outing

APR. APR. APR. 10 KATY Officer Board Meeting 21 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL 27 Mom’s Night Out: Wine Tasting

APR. APR. APR. NFTY SW Spring Kallah KATY Board Applications DUE 9am-12pm 12-14 24 28 K-8 Religious School

APR. 9am-12pm APR. APR. 1pm-3pm Pre-K and K-8 Religious School 5:30pm Spring Food Drive for the PVEFB 14 In-School Passover Seders 25 Camp SWIFT Phone-a-Thon 28 (Meet at Sprouts at 1pm)

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KATY MEMBERS ATTENDING PAINT NIGHT (LEFT) AND HILLEL SHABBAT (RIGHT).

WITH THE HELP OF PHIL AND HANNAH ADELMAN AND PARENT DONATIONS, OUR RELIGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS MADE “SHALACH MANOT” TREAT BAGS FOR VALLEY SENIOR CENTERS IN CELEBRATION OF PURIM.

THE TEMPLE KOL AMI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER CELEBRATES PURIM! VIEW ALL OF THE PHOTOS AT TEMPLEKOLAMI.ORG/EVENT-PHOTOS/

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16 Contributions from February 7th – February 28th Thank you for your heartfelt donations!

RABBI’S In Honor of the Baby Naming of ESTHER BLOOMFIELD WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST DISCRETIONARY FUND Layla Frances Hampshire RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In Memory of Dorothy Goldsand In Memory of Dorothy Goldsand Wendy & Paul Breslau In Memory of Dorothy Goldsand Irving & Susan Hymson Keith & Bonnie Miller Phil & Hannah Adelman Robin & Harlan Schneider Glenna & Michael Gibbons CANTORIAL SOLOIST’S Amy & Brian Hummell Patti & Danny Singer DISCRETIONARY FUND Nichole & Mike Arko In Honor of Rabbi Schneider In Honor of the Engagement of In Memory of Sol & Flo Ken & Sue Goldsand Emily Kaye & Zachary Wiss In Hopes of a Speedy Rosenbloom Barry & Deborah Wiss Recovery for Stewart Reichlyn Arthur Rosenbloom In Memory of Scott Lentin Amy & Brian Hummell John Horwitz In Honor of Julia Kaye’s Birthday In Memory of Benjamin Rubin Barry & Deborah Wiss In Memory of Bob Fihrer Richard Rubin In Memory of Diane Horwitz Hannah & Phil Adelman In Memory of Louis Brown John Horwitz In Honor of the Baby Naming of Martin & Terry Brown Layla Frances Hampshire In Memory of Harry Fingerhut David & Lisa Goldstein In Memory of Elizabeth Plotkin Fred & Susi Fingerhut In Memory of Nathan Zonis Rita & Ralph Segal Jeffrey Zonis EARLY CHILDHOOD BBQ MENSCHES CENTER FUND In Memory of Elizabeth Segal In Memory of Bob Fihrer In Memory of Julius Kantor Wendy Langerman Rita & Ralph Segal Glenna & Michael Gibbons Betsy Kantor-Hoogenboom In Honor of the Baby Naming of In Memory of Sara Reese In Memory of Bob Fihrer Layla Frances Hampshire Goldsand’s Grandmother Sue & Stuart Rutkin Linda Shapiro We're happy to announce Mel & Barbara Rothman Ken & Sue Goldsand the engagement of In Memory of Allison Hagerdon Ariel Rosenthal In Memory of Dorothy Bragin In honor of Rabbi Schneider and Stu & JoJo Goldberg to Max Buchsbaum Nancy Drapin Burt & Denise Bragin Laura Ziff In Memory of Dorothy Goldsand Jill & Bruce Goldstein

NEW MEMBERS Welcome! Nathan Frumkin JB & Sandra Matthew & Naomi & Hillary Bocash Barnett Grossman

Bertram Halberstadt Marc & Marlene & Susan Handloff Perlove

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1 Evan Danto 7 Barbara Krich 12 Jonah Kotasky 21 Matthew Olsen 2 Jay Anderson Etan Appelson Lauren Nunez Brandon Perlow Lauren Gilbert Blake Beyer Lilah Vakneen 21 Juliana Thomas Mason Anshell Jake Okun 14 Candice Erlick 22 Craig Davidson Wyott Hurwitz Noah Rudin Elyse Horvath Seth Else 3 Denise Bragin 8 Julie Belgrad Tanya Noth Jordan Finkel Karen Bruch Alex Workman 15 Evan Kern 23 Cynthia Solochek Mary Ann Lieb 9 Sharon Rendelman 16 Lisa Sinuk Colin Kaplan Debra Neufeld Daniel Romm Kylie Marciano 24 Ena Finger Talia Lamberg Jaclyn Rosenstein 17 Amy Hummell Heather Malin Nathan Pass Kennedy Kaplan Nathan Lefkowitz Valerie Shannon 4 Hillary Bocash 10 Stan Marx 18 Charles Cresswell 25 Karen Goldberg Jane Rosenbloom William Olges Bobby Lieb Scottie Belgrad Steven Silverstein Brian Stewart 19 Joshua Cohen 26 Michael Floyd 5 Lori Carmel Rebecca DeMar Paula Eckstein Eric Hertzfeld Mark Dillon Taison Roddy Seth Kaplan 27 Brayden Subrin Lindsay Gilbert Charlotte Rogers Dorie Miller 28 Betsy Herman Brad Kotansky 11 Gail Bress Abe Orlick David Manley Jerry Lurye Margaret Hauer Zachary Peters Bonnie Miller Ronald Siegel Barbara Rothman 20 Louis Anstandig 29 Michelle Kaplan Kyler Hoyt Sandra Shedroff Lauren Crites 30 Tasia Kurland Benji Rosenbloom Alek Aldrich Mischa Norton Aaron Vakneen 6 Bair Kurland Ben Horesh Alex Ryan Nathan Ariemma 7 Jeffrey Berlin 12 Alan Weinstein Samantha Ryan Jennifer Weisman

ANNIVERSARIES

April 2019

3 Michael and Lisa Abrams 9 Jason and Elyse Horvath 25 Nick and Joyce Sandoval – 15 Years! 13 Anthony and Ronni Farese 27 Matthew and Yaffa Hartman Matthew and Michelle Perlmutter 15 Jason and Kendra Kaplan – 5 Years! – 15 Years! Paul and Madeline Lazarus Marvin and Kathy Schenk Ryan and Valerie Shannon 17 David and Nicole Bernstein – 50 Years! – 15 Years! 18 Dennis and Michele Bence Brian and Michelle Stewart 4 Charles and Pam Arnold – 10 Years! 28 Jacob and Tina Goldberg – 10 Years! 21 Christopher and Lisa Nuanez – 18 Years! Chai! 5 Jason and Jessica Kaller – 18 Years! Chai! Bernard and Lois Levine 6 Ahron and Dana Cohen 22 Jon and Alison Garshick 29 David and Leslie Silverman 7 Jacob and Barbara Beyer 23 Jay and Mikelle Belfore 8 Preston and Rachel Thomas Craig and Pamela Eisenberg

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VBM Event Schmooze ECC Preschool TKA ANNUAL GALA with the Rabbi Shabbat 9:30AM Rabbi Noa Kushner 12:00PM "An Evening on 7:00PM Shabbat Services see page 12 7:00PM the Boardwalk" Business Connect 7:00PM 6:00PM - 10:00PM at Temple Kol Ami see page 10

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NO Religious Schmooze NFTY Spring NFTY Spring School with the Rabbi Kallah Weekend Kallah Weekend 12:00PM Marching Together ECC Preschool Phoenix Pride Parade Nosh & Know Shabbat 9:30AM see page 3 6:00PM BBQ Mensches Social Action Jewish Baby see page 2 University 6:00PM Juicetails 5:00PM

Tot Shabbat 5:30PM

Cafe Kol Ami 6:00PM see page 10

Shabbat 7:00PM

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NFTY Spring Schmooze EREV PESACH COMMUNITY Kallah Weekend with the Rabbi PASSOVER SEDER 12:00PM ECC CLOSES AT 1PM AT TEMPLE KOL AMI see back cover Religious School 9:00AM Ronald McDonald ECC Preschool House Social Action Shabbat 9:30AM Parshat Yoga see page 2 9:15AM Mommy & Me Jewish Baby 10:00AM University 6:00PM Shabbat 7:00PM

Book Club 7:00PM

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NO Religious Andre House Schmooze ECC Preschool School Social Action with the Rabbi Shabbat 9:30AM see page 2 12:00PM Yizkor at Temple Solel 9:30AM Shabbat 7:00PM

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Religious School 9:00AM

Under the Red Tent Kickboxing see page 5

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2nd Night Community SATURDAY, APRIL 20 Passover Seder at Temple Kol Ami Join us for our annual participatory, congregational seder led by Rabbi Schneider and Cantorial Soloist Emily Kaye. You bring the questions -- we do the rest! A traditional, family-style meal will be served. RSVP no later than April 15 -- seating is limited. REGISTER AT TEMPLEKOLAMI.ORG/GIVE OR BY CALLING THE TEMPLE OFFICE AT (480) 951-9660

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