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JUNE/JULY 2017 SIVAN / TAMMUZ / AV 5777 VOLUME 52 NO. 1
Awards Presentations at the Annual Meeting
2016-17 Volunteer of the Year Mark Fishkind For several years, we have been honoring a volunteer of the year. Selecting such an honoree can be quite difficult since nearly everything done around here involves volunteers. Today the honor is really, in my mind, more of a lifetime achievement award than just for this past year. I am not going to run through all that Mark Fishkind has done over the years because we must get this meeting to closure. Suffice it to say, that there are very few events, activities, programs that don’t have his fingerprints all over them. There is no task too big or too small. There is nothing he wouldn’t do for Temple.
excerpts from Josh Goldman’s presentation
Temple Shalom Social Action Initiative Award Nina Minney The recipient of this award should be a role model to all of us who want to make a difference. Nina Minney is passionate about our environment and saving the planet. She came to Rabbi Paley, Debra Levy-Fritts and me and asked what we were doing in the [ ] and when realizing it wasn’t much, she took it upon herself to pull together a small group, which at first was simply referred to as the Green Team, but now is called Shomrei Adamah. I won’t run through all they have done, but I will praise last weekend’s Earth Fair.
excerpts from Josh Goldman’s presentation
Tracy Fisher Memorial Scholarship Lauren Stock Brotherhood President Bill Hoffpauer awarded Lauren Stock with the Tracy Fisher Memorial Next Dor Valedictorian Scholarship. Named for Tracy Fisher, the daughter of Temple Shalom members Laurel and Mark Fisher, who died in 2009, this award honors her memory and her love of Judaism and all things NFTY. "We are so very proud of Lauren for receiving this award. She is an amazing role model and certainly embodies the passion and spirit that Tracy had," exclaimed Tracy’s Mom, Laurel Fisher.
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY ~ June 2 SATURDAY ~ July 1 Nasso ~ Numbers 7:1-89 10:30am - Morning Worship 6:30pm - Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel
SATURDAY ~ June 3 FRIDAY ~ July 7 10:30am - Morning Worship with Blessing of the Babies Balak ~ Numbers 23:27 - 25:9 Epstein Chapel 6:30pm - Shabbat Service Epstein Chapel FRIDAY ~ June 9 Beha’alotecha ~ Numbers 10:35 - 12:16 SATURDAY ~ July 8 6:30pm - Shabbat Service 10:30am - Morning Worship Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel
SATURDAY ~ June 10 FRIDAY ~ July 14 10:30am - Morning Worship Pinchas ~ Numbers 28:16 - 30:1 Epstein Chapel 6:30pm - Service Epstein Chapel FRIDAY ~ June 16 Shelach Lecha ~ Numbers 15:8-41 SATURDAY ~ July 15 6:30pm - Service 10:30am - Morning Service Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel
SATURDAY ~ June 17 FRIDAY ~ July 21 10:30am - Morning Service Matot-Masei ~ Numbers 33:50-36:13 Epstein Chapel 6:30pm - Service Epstein Chapel FRIDAY ~ June 23 Korach ~ Numbers 17:25 - 18:32 SATURDAY ~ July 22 6:30pm - Service 10:30am - Morning Worship Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel
SATURDAY ~ June 24 FRIDAY ~ July 28 10:30am - Morning Worship Devarim ~ Deuteronomy 2:31 - 3:22 Epstein Chapel 6:30pm - Service Epstein Chapel FRIDAY ~ June 30 Chukat ~ Numbers 21:11 - 22:1 SATURDAY ~ July 29 6:30pm - Service 10:30am - Morning Worship Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel
6:30pm Friday Services are preceded by a 6:00pm Wine & Cheese Reception.
Blessing of the Babies Saturday, June 3 10:30am Epstein Chapel The Temple Shalom Young Families Committee is hosting their annual Blessing of the Babies. Please join us for a very special morning. During services, Rabbi Paley will give a special group blessing to new babies (0-2 years old). Please RSVP to Jennifer Arndt ([email protected] or 401.484.3456), so we are ready to welcome and bless your baby. Immediately following services, everyone (babies, parents, grandparents, special friends) will gather for a family friendly reception in the Congregational Gathering Space! Open to the community.
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I Was Just Thinking...
I’ve been thinking about Almost a year later, what has changed? Transpired? To anniversaries lately. My parents will the untrained eye, not a lot looks different. We have gone celebrate their 60th wedding back to our lives, our city is still here. Chief Brown retired. anniversary this month. Debbie and I We have a new city council and new city manager. The will celebrate our 25th wedding Mayor is still here. But, we are still in mourning and Jews anniversary in August. Temple know mourning the death of loved ones takes a year. Not Shalom celebrated its 50th anniversary much difference can happen when we are still in mourning. 2 years ago. The Temple Shalom Yet, conversations are happening. Neighbors are trying to Sisterhood celebrated its 50th reach out to those who are strangers. People we don’t know anniversary this past year. This are becoming slightly more familiar. It is slow and tedious August will mark my 13th anniversary at Temple Shalom. work, but relationship building is happening. Imagine what Marking important moments in our lives with “anniversaries” next year will bring… gives us pause to reflect on the original event – where we The other anniversary is in June, June 10 to be exact. were, what we looked like, who was around us – as well as June 10 will mark the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of how that event changed us and what that event means these the 6 day war in Israel. During those amazing days of June 5 many years later. -10, 1967, Israel expanded her territory, defeated 3 There are two anniversaries – one in June and one in neighboring armies, unified Jerusalem and secured her July – that I have been thinking place in her neighborhood, once about especially, and trying to Anniversaries are, indeed, important and for all. I wasn’t alive to make sense of them as I try to mileposts along our life’s journey. We should celebrate the miracle, but I have understand not only how to note them with appropriate reactions. But, if we inherited the love of Israel and commemorate them, but what don’t learn from them, if we don’t grow from never-ending desire to see her those moments mean, for me, them, if we don’t emerge different because of safe and secure. What an for our communities, and for amazing moment indeed in the their place in history. them, then their significance is diminished and history of Israel and the Jewish The first, in July, July 7th to their influence missed. Noting how important people. be exact, is the anniversary of the original events were, we should do no less To be sure, this anniversary the 5 Dallas Police officers who than try our hardest to become the people, the should give us pause to were killed during a Black Lives city and the country we are most destined to consider what is significant and Matter march near El Centro become. I pray this will happen for you, for me what exactly we are celebrating. College in downtown Dallas. and for us all. Happy anniversary! Without a doubt we should Watching the terrible scene rightly rejoice at the bravery and unfold on TV was awful and courage of Israel’s defenders, scary. How could that be happening in our town, to police who, in a stinging and stunning military conquest, smashed officers? Who could do such a terrible thing to those who put not only the militaries of her enemies but destroyed the their lives at risk to protect us? In our city, which, in its notion of Arab exceptionalism promoted most aggressively infamy of high profile shootings, is still reeling in many ways by Egypt and Gamal Abdel Nasser. We should rightly rejoice from that stain of violence. We asked ourselves: What does at being able to worship and celebrate at the Western Wall, this mean? How could this be? Are we better than this? Can long denied to us, but now eternally reunited. We should we do anything about it? Can we learn not to be so divided? rightly rejoice at the way Israel, only 19 years old at the time, In the days that followed, our city saw an incredible emerged from those shaky uncertain days into a respected outpouring of love and support for our police department, member of the family of nations. even as we acknowledged that problems exist in our But, with the celebration came the uncertainty of how to community. Blue and yellow ribbons were everywhere. We be this new maturing country while administering new tried to say that while hatred and violence, division and territories with a people hostile towards Israel’s very anger persist, those are not the only voices in our town – just existence. In the aftermath of the war and its victories, Israel the opposite – there are waves of care and concern to ride had to learn how to govern anew with a serious problem. It toward the ultimate goal of real peace and real justice. As I has been said that this 7th day, the day after the war, is one sat on the stage of the Meyerson Symphony stage with in which Israel has been living for the past 50 years. President Obama and the other dignitaries that day, trying to Knowing that the West Bank and Gaza, Palestinian offer some measure of support, I knew at that moment that refugees, settlements and final peace negotiations are all not only would the 5 officers killed always be remembered, problems that must be solved, Israel and the Palestinians but that their lives would stand as a constant reminder of the have been at a 50 year stalemate that threatens to unravel effort needed to bring about the wholeness we need and seek and the extra effort each of us needs to make, every (continued on page 4) day, to see that to reality. We can and should do no less.
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with each passing year. As we celebrate her victories this reactions. But, if we don’t learn from them, if we don’t grow June we also struggle with reality in which Israel finds from them, if we don’t emerge different because of them, herself. The questions raised 50 years ago still ring true then their significance is diminished and their influence today; what do we do with the Palestinians?... with the missed. Noting how important the original events were, we Territories? Who are we to become if we choose one path should do no less than try our hardest to become the people, over the other? Will we remain Jewish and Democratic? As is the city and the country we are most destined to become. I the case with everything Israel, it is neither a joyous pure pray this will happen for you, for me and for us all. Happy celebration nor a completely dark and desperate valley. Or anniversary! better, we are always optimists, with worried looks on our faces. Rabbi Andrew M. Paley Anniversaries are, indeed, important mileposts along our [email protected] life’s journey. We should note them with appropriate
Onward and Upward
June 1st marks the first day of my second year as President of the Board of Trustees. As I reflect upon the first twelve months, there is no question we had an amazing year filled with good works, spiritual growth, and plenty of laughter. I know if I asked each of you to give me your top three moments I would get very few lists that look alike. The three top moments that come to mind for me are the congregational trip to Israel, the Brotherhood Shalom Award honoring the Reverend Dr. Neil Cazares-Thomas, and the Shabbat service with the Dallas Street Choir. In fact, do feel free to send me your three – I would love to know what really touched your hearts this past year. The year was not without challenge, however. We mourned together the loss of some of our most beloved congregants. National events such as the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando or the shooting of police officers here in our own city simultaneously broke our hearts and enraged us. But, we had our clergy and each other for comfort and strength. We also had the challenge of our own demographics. Our membership has been declining and this has created some financial pressure. Relieving the pressure was the focus of my first year and culminated in the affirmative vote we received at the Congregational Meeting in May to proceed with a potential land sale to greatly enhance our endowment fund. There is work still to be done in this area, but I am confident we have taken a great stride forward in bettering our financial future. Now that reflection is over, it is time to look forward. The endowment growth is greatly beneficial, but it isn’t sufficient to get us to the position we desire. The focus for this fiscal year is two-fold. First, we need to bring new members to Temple Shalom. Second, we need more of our current congregants to get engaged and involved. If we make strides in these two areas I promise you, along with the increased endowment, we will be in a position of strength. I haven’t said anything that every other President before me hasn’t preached - of course we need to add congregants. The hard part is going to be developing and executing a strategy to do so. In the 2013 Pew study, it was found that membership in Reform Judaism is contracting; whereas, the ranks of the unaffiliated and Orthodox Judaism is growing. I have no reason to believe over the last three and half years this position has changed. The URJ has spent considerable time considering the matter and, though they haven’t discovered a silver bullet, the message I have heard is that we need to meet people where they are. We cannot simply expect that what we love is going to be enough to convince others to be part of the family. Our challenge is going to require us to think creatively. It is going to require us to look at the “competition”. What are other congregations, Jewish and other, doing that works? Observing our Orthodox brothers and sisters, it is apparent that personal engagement is key. Size can be a strength, but it can also become an impediment. We need to be less institutional and create more person-to-person connections. We do some great things in this space and there are others already planned for implementation, but my challenge to all of us is to keep our thinking big and bold. We need to be doing more in the community, in our homes, in smaller groups, and in non-traditional ways. Finally, as we work hard to bring in others, we need to make sure we don’t neglect those already in the tent. The job of strengthening the congregation does not belong to the President or Board or the clergy or the professional staff alone. It is going to take each one of us sharing ideas, selling Temple to the broader community, and creating special experiences and moments for each other. Together, I know we will have a great year ahead.
B’shalom, Josh Goldman Temple Shalom President
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A Note from Cantor Devorah Avery
The Big Question – Why continue involvement in the Jewish community after becoming B’nei Mitzvah?
Recently, I was asked through email why I felt it was important that students continue coming to religious school after becoming B’nei Mitzvah. Instead of responding with the first obvious thoughts that went through my mind, I wanted to really think about my answer. Why is it important? Does participation in religious school really make that much of a difference in a person’s life? Why continue to be involved through High School? What do kids really gain from being involved in the Jewish community? Before I answer these questions, I will share my own story. Growing up in Oklahoma, the only real way to feel our Jewish identity was by belonging to and being active in the Jewish community. My family didn’t live in an area where the next Reform congregation was a mere ten minutes away. My temple is one of three in Tulsa, OK; the other two synagogues are Conservative and Ultra-Orthodox. In the entire state, there are four Reform congregations affiliated with the Union of Reform Judaism. Four. At Temple Israel of Tulsa, I was in a class of 14 students. Eleven of us continued on through Confirmation. That summer, following Confirmation, our entire class participated in the NFTY in Israel program. Most of us continued on in the High School program through graduation. I’m sure my situation was unique, but in addition to being involved in the High School program at the temple, working as a Teacher’s Assistant for Sunday School, singing in the choir, and participating in BBYO and NFTY, while my High School friends were out going to parties and occasionally getting into trouble on Friday nights, I was at services with my family. I’ll admit there were many times I wished I was out with my friends. Looking back as an adult, however, I feel proud of my commitments. The question above caused me to ponder again what I’ve pondered many times before. Who would I be if I hadn’t literally grown up in the Jewish community; if the smell of the Temple in Tulsa wasn’t almost as comforting to me as the smell of my parents’ house? Obviously, I have no clue who I would be. What I can say is the following: Being a part of the Jewish community has taught me things that I may not have learned elsewhere. My answer to the parent who posed the question to me was as follows: There is a lot these kids can get from being involved in the temple that they may not get elsewhere - a deeper connection to their Jewish identity, a better understanding of what it means to be Jewish, a close relationship to the Jewish community, Jewish friends, and teachings of ethics and morals from a spiritual perspective. All of the above are important but, for me, it is the last reason that is the most important. A particularly moving experience from a few years ago helped clarify this for me. I walked in on a High School class being taught by a colleague. They were working on an activity about families who make minimum wage and live on food stamps. The students had to plan out a budget to live on for the month. They had to balance the needs for the whole family and the mere pennies they had to work with. Needless to say, they did not have an easy time figuring this out. I found this lesson deeply moving. In an instant, I understood what I learned from being a part of the Jewish community my whole life. Judaism isn’t just about worship and holidays and prayers. Reform Judaism focuses on Tikkun Olam, repairing the world. It focuses on loving our neighbors as ourselves. Judaism teaches us compassion towards others and to look inward at ourselves and continue the endless quest to be better people. Other than at home, where else are our kids going to go to focus primarily on these kinds of things? For me, it’s obvious why students should stay on past becoming b’nei mitzvah and participate in Next Dor. But there are other ways they can participate, too. They can get involved in the Teen Choir, they can join the new BBYO chapter at Temple Shalom, they can participate in NFTY events, they can come to services, they can work as Ozrim in the religious school on Sundays. The list goes on and on. Help your kids find something that’s meaningful to them to take part in. When becoming b’nei mitzvah, children learn about Judaism, Jewish ritual, and the Jewish community. After becoming b’nei mitzvah, students focus on their personal Jewish identity and how they can shape it. For any of you who aren’t sure whether or not you or your kids should continue to be a part of Temple Shalom, contact me or the rabbis or someone else here and have a conversation with us first. We want what is best for you and your families and we want to help you figure out what that is. In Peace and Song, Cantor Devorah Avery [email protected]
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Temple Shalom Spotlight Congregant of the Month
As part of getting to know our congregation, each month we feature a different Temple Shalom family.
The Minney Family
Please introduce your family. Alan, Nina, Veronica (14) and Portia (12).
When did you join Temple Shalom? We joined Temple Shalom in 2013, very soon after our move to Dallas from Oakland, CA.
Tell us about yourself. Alan and Nina both grew up in Seattle and attended University of Washington. After college, we moved to San Francisco, which is where both girls were born. When the girls were very young, we moved across the Bay to Oakland, where we were members at Oakland Temple Sinai. Our girls attended the temple preschool, and we made many lifelong friends in that community. After almost ten years in Oakland, Alan was offered a job in Dallas that was too good to pass up. All too familiar with crazy housing markets, we scurried to find our next home and put an offer on a house via email based on some photos our realtor sent us. After a whirlwind trip to Dallas (Nina’s first time here!), we sealed the deal in record time. It was a group effort among our new friends in the local Jewish community, including the neighbors who shared the listing, our realtor, and the sellers! We’ve now been here almost four years and feel very much at home, though we do miss our friends in California and try to visit whenever we can.
What has been your greatest joy during your time at Temple Shalom? Hearing Veronica read the Torah at her bat mitzvah was something we will never forget. Knowing that she was becoming a link in the chain of so many who have come before her and will follow was incredibly special and moving. We also loved scribing our Torah letter and are very grateful we had the chance to participate in that activity.
You are involved with many Temple programs. What is your favorite and what should others know about this program? Right now our passion at Temple Shalom is Shomrei Adamah (“Guardians of the Earth”), which is a green team started this past year by Nina and a few other temple members. It’s been really exciting kicking off new programs like recycling at Food Truck Palooza and our first Earth Fair to celebrate Earth Month. We have lots of other ideas about how to make Temple Shalom greener, and are in the midst of embarking on a temple energy audit to find more ways to reduce our eco-footprint and lower expenses. Members continue to make great suggestions, which we hope to follow through on as our committee grows.
What is your favorite Jewish holiday and why? Since the girls were very young, we have tried to observe Shabbat together as a family on Friday nights. It’s usually pretty low key, and lately busy schedules have made it a challenge, but we try to make it happen whenever we can. One of our favorite Shabbat rituals is going around the table and saying our favorite thing that happened during the week. It’s great to end the week on a high note!
Thank you for being our Spotlight Congregant!
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Lifelong Learning Council
A Summer of ReJEWvenation 2.0 Everything slows down when summer finally rolls in. The halls of religious school are quiet, the days are longer (and hotter) and we finally have a moment to reflect and relax. It is a time of renewal, a time of peace, a time to rejuvenate before the school year begins again. Now, just because we take a break from religious school during the summer months, doesn’t mean we need to take a break from Judaism. Last summer, I offered a list of 5 things you can do with your family to do what I call “reJEWvenate”, an opportunity to rejuvenate your Judaism and refresh your Jewish identity without the added stresses and time constraints of the school year. This year, I will add some new ideas and suggestions for you and your family to try! 1) Tap into your creative side and create Jewish ritual items with Pinterest inspiration! Simply type in the name of a ritual item into the Pinterest search engine and find a project that is appealing to you and your children. Some of my favorites include the Lego mezuzah, mason jar Shabbat candle sticks and an Altoids Box Chanukah menorah! 2) Practice decoding Hebrew letters and vowels as you and your kiddos crack a summer message in English written with Hebrew letters! Email my assistant, Karen Thompson at [email protected]. 3) Explore Jewish home rituals with your family and choose one to try during the summer months. This could be lighting Shabbat candles on Friday night, kissing the mezuzah when entering the home, taking a Shabbat walk on Saturday afternoons, or saying the shema before bedtime. Trying out a new ritual is a great way to reJEWvenate and possibly find a renewed connection to God and Judaism. 4) Practice your Hebrew by labeling parts of your house with their corresponding Hebrew words (ie. kitchen table = shulchan, bed = meeta, door = delet, etc.). Just seeing the Hebrew letters and vocabulary around the house will automatically increase comprehension and familiarity. Email my assistant, Karen Thompson at [email protected] for a document with these pre-made Hebrew labels ready to be cut out and taped around the house! Do some tikkun olam, fixing of the world as you and your family engage in community service and other volunteer projects around town. Contact Jewish Family Service for a complete list of volunteer projects that are family friendly! I want to wish you all a wonderful summer and please be in touch if you need any help or guidance is “reJEWvenating” your summer months! Rabbi Ariel Boxman Director of Lifelong Learning [email protected]
Religious School Registration is under way – have YOU registered? Registration forms are available on the temple website. If there have been no changes to your child’s health record, you need only fill out and return pages 3 and 8. If there have been changes, you must also fill out page 6. Don’t forget to print out the calendar for next year! If you have any questions, please contact Karen at [email protected]
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Lifelong Learning Council
Adult Education Programs
Torah Study Every Saturday 8:45am - 10:15am Learning Center
Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by our clergy as we explore the weekly Torah portion. Bagels and coffee provided by class members.
Eli ben David our Resident Archaeologist is Coming Back July 22 and 29 8:30 am – 10:15 am The Biblical Traditions and their origins and parallels in the ancient orient. The Creation, Noah and the Flood, Moses in the River, Biblical Law of Moses. Breakfast Served. Please reserve your space by emailing [email protected].
Judaica Studies Every other Saturday (June 17, July 1, 15 and 29) 9:00am - 10:15am Boardroom
Books significant to an understanding of Judaism are selected and studied by class members who lead discussions of the bi-weekly assigned readings.
Judaism 101 – classes begin Saturday, October 7, 9:00am-10:15am – Boardroom This class requires a minimum of 10 students
Are you looking for a class to learn the basics about Judaism? Did you forget everything you learned in Religious School? Are you thinking of joining the tribe? - Do you know someone who is?
Judaism 101 is the class for you. This class is designed to introduce or re-introduce students to the “basics” of Judaism including Torah, Israel, God, history, ritual/prayer, holiday observances, Tikkun Olam and Hebrew.
The class will be taught by Rabbi Paley and Rabbi Boxman with guest speakers from the community.
Fee: $60.00 Questions or to register: contact [email protected].
We want you to have a great time. Concierge Join a great, fun group on this cruise. Judaism The program continues 2016-17 Adult Ed Cruise to have interest & to the Northeast and Canada programs are being September 9-16, 2017 scheduled by many groups. Be sure to check out Want more information? programs periodically at Contact Howard Gottlieb this link: at [email protected] http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/ or 214-7672-6673. learning/adult-education/concierge-judaism
For further details, contact Adult Education Chair Jim Waldorf at [email protected]
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For on-line form: http://templeshalomdallas.org/worship/prayer-book-purchase
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June 2017 / 5777
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study 6:00pm Congregational 8:45am Learning Center Gathering Space Morning Worship and Shabbat Service Blessing of the Babies 6:30pm Epstein Chapel 10:30am Epstein Chapel
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Saida Congregatioal Baby Temple Board Meeting Serve Lunch at The Bridge LIFT Class Caregivers’ Day Out Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study Shower 7:00pm Boardroom 12:00pm Downtown Dallas 10:00am Boardroom 10:30am Learning Center 6:00pm Congregational 8:45am Learning Center
11:00am Radnitz Social Hall Israel Connection Committee Gathering Space Brotherhood Guys Night Out Judaica Studies Meeting 6:45pm Arbor Hills Nature Shabbat Service 9:00am Room 200 7:00pm Boardroom Preserve 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Morning Worship
10:30am Epstein Chapel
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Sisterhood Board Retreat LIFT Class Holocaust Museum LIFT Class Sisterhood Gourmet Lunch Torah Study 9:00am offsite 10:00am Boardroom Meet the Film Maker 10:00am Boardroom Bunch 12:00pm 8:45am Learning Center 5:30pm Kathy’s Choice Tea Room Young Families Outing Radnitz Social Hall Lay Led Learners Judaica Studies 2:00pm offsite 12:30pm Learning Center Wine & Cheese Reception 9:00am Boardroom
6:00pm Congregational Gathering Space Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel Shabbat Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 LIFT Class Traditions Volunteer Dinner LIFT Class Caregivers’ Day Out Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study 10:00am Boardroom 6:00pm Congregational 10:00am Boardroom 10:30am Learning Center 6:00pm Congregational 8:45am Learning Center Gathering Space Gathering Space Brotherhood Board Meeting Lay Led Learners Morning Worship 7:15pm Boardroom 12:30pm Learning Center Shabbat Service 10:30am Epstein Chapel 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
Brotherhood at Lone Star LGBTQ Interfaith Service Park 5:00pm 6:30pm Northaven Methodist Church
25 26 27 28 29 30 Tikkun Olam at LIFT Class Sisterhood Bunco Wine & Cheese Reception LIFT Class ROAR Training 10:00am Boardroom 6:30pm Palio’s Pizza 6:00pm Congregational 10:00am Boardroom 9:00am JCC Gathering Space
Temple Executive Lay Led Learners Committee Meeting Shabbat Service 12:30pm Learning Center 7:00pm Boardroom 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
Want an updated look at what’s going on at Temple? Visit our calendar website at http://calendar.templeshalomdallas.org:81/BrowseEvents.aspx
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July 2017 / 5777
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center
Judaica Studies 9:00am Boardroom
Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Temple Board Meeting Temple Closed LIFT Class Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study 7:00pm Boardroom Happy Independence 10:00am Boardroom 6:00pm Congregational 8:45am Learning Center Gathering Space
Day Lay Led Learners Morning Worship 12:30pm Learning Center Shabbat Service 10:30am Epstein Chapel 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
LIFT Class Brotherhood Guys Night Out LIFT Class Caregivers’ Day Out Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study 7:00pm Painting With A 10:00am Boardroom 10:30am Learning Center 6:00pm Congregational 8:45am Learning Center 10:00am Boardroom Twist Gathering Space Lay Led Learners Judaica Studies 12:30pm Learning Center Shabbat Service 9:00am Boardroom 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Morning Worship
10:30am Epstein Chapel
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 LIFT Class Adult Choir Rehearsal LIFT Class Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study with guest 10:00am Boardroom 7:00pm Sanctuary 10:00am Boardroom 6:00pm Congregational presenter Eli ben David Gathering Space 8:30am Learning Center Brotherhood Board Meeting Lay Led Learners 7:15pm Boardroom 12:30pm Learning Center Shabbat Service Morning Worship
6:30pm Epstein Chapel 10:30am Epstein Chapel
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Sisterhood Community LIFT Class Adult Choir Rehearsal LIFT Class Caregivers’ Day Out Wine & Cheese Reception Torah Study with guest Service at JFS 10:00am Boardroom 7:00pm Sanctuary 10:00am Boardroom 10:30am Learning Center 6:00pm Congregational presenter Eli ben David 10:00am Gathering Space 8:30am Learning Center Lay Led Learners LGBTQ Pool Party 12:30pm Learning Center Shabbat Service Judaica Studies 4:00pm offsite 6:30pm Epstein Chapel 9:00am Boardroom
Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel
30 31 Brotherhood CHAI Bingo and LIFT Class Pizza 10:00am Boardroom 4:00pm offsite Temple Executive Committee Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom
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Connections Council
Temple Shalom LGBTQ Pride For further details, contact Chair Kimberly Kantor at [email protected].
Please join the Temple LGBTQ group as we join Temple Beth El Binah for an interfaith Shabbat on Friday, June 23rd. The service will be held at Northaven Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Rd, Dallas (just south of Northaven) the Temple LGBTQ group will be sponsoring the Pre Oneg at 6:30pm. Please RSVP to Jeff Kort at [email protected] to join us for this wonderful event! All are welcome! Contact Jeff Kort at 972-333-0809 for questions or more information.
Young Adult Connection (22-39 year olds welcome!) Our Young Adult Connection is for young adults, ages 22-39, who are single or married. To contact Young Adult Connection Chair Janel Cassorla: [email protected]. For event information, see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/youngadultsandfamiliestempleshalomdallas.
Young Families Committee Our Young Families Committee is for all families with children 10 and younger. To contact Young Families Co-Chairs Jennifer Arndt and Michelle Falk, email [email protected]. For event Havurah information, see our Facebook page at A havurah is a group of Temple members with https://www.facebook.com/ similar interests who gather for holidays, cultural and youngadultsandfamiliestempleshalomdallas. educational experiences, game nights, social action If you know of a young family who is new to the area or and more. It's a great way to connect to our Temple Temple Shalom, please send us their contact community and the Jewish community at large. Each information so we can reach out and personally invite them to our next event. Havurah determines what it wants to do and plans Please help us send personal invitations to people in activities according to its members’ interests. Find a your network (Temple members or non-member). Havurah application on the Havurah page on the Temple Shalom website at Pass on contact information to Jennifer Arndt at www.templeshalomdallas.org. 401-484-3456 or [email protected]. Send in your application TODAY!
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Shomrei Adamah (Guardians of the Earth) Holds First Earth Fair Thank you to everyone who participated in Temple Shalom’s first Earth Fair on April 30th in celebration of Earth Month! Temple members signed more than 100 Faith Climate Action postcards, which we will be delivering to our Texas state senators’ local offices this month. We would also like to recognize and thank local businesses that supported Earth Fair, including North Haven Gardens, Solar City, Whole Earth Provision Co., Central Market Plano, Richardson Bike Mart and Courtesy Nissan. In other news, the Temple Shalom board has endorsed the Shomrei Adamah committee’s plans to become a GreenFaith Energy Shield certified congregation. Stay tuned for details. http://www.rac.org/religious-action- center-greenfaith-partnership If you have questions about Shomrei Adamah or would like to get involved, please contact [email protected].
Clea Mattingly at the Photo Booth.
Leanne Mallini with the 2017 LEAF from Courtesy Thank you to Central Market Plano for healthy Nissan Earth Fair snacks and reusable shopping bags.
Les Taub, Dennis Eichelbaum, Gregg Stevens, Scott Butnick, Richard Kahn and Moy Speckman at the Earth Fair Photo Booth.
Religious School students planting herbs at Earth Fair.
SHOWING SURJ is a national network of Help us Welcome A Refugee Family Home UP FOR groups and individuals organizing As Temple Shalom and Congregation Beth Torah RACIAL white people for racial justice. Work Together in August JUSTICE To Make an Apartment a Home SURJ's national website: http://www.showingupforracialjustice.org/ More News to follow. Interested in helping with this project? SURJ's Dallas/Ft. Worth Facebook page: Contact - [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/SURJDFW/
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Interested in learning more about the Tikkun Olam Council? Contact Tikkun Olam Co-Chairs Debra Levy-Fritts or Jody Pearson at [email protected]!
Embrace Serve Lunch at The Bridge Interfaith Women’s Group 1st Tuesday of the month - Temple Shalom’s interfaith group met at June 6 (not in July) the home of Susan Beck on Monday, Noon - 1:00pm April 24th. We Temple Shalom serves lunch at had twelve The Bridge in downtown Dallas. If members from you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Temple Shalom Kreitman at 972-233-3754. and twelve from We collect unexpired toiletries, as well as eyeglasses, the Islamic in the Administration office. Please donate sample Center of Irving toiletries you receive when traveling! and the Northwood Church in Keller. Caring Congregation
It was fun seeing Caring Congregation is a dynamic each other again, and enthusiastic committee that since we meet reaches out to fellow congregants every 4 months. who are ill or who have suffered Everyone bought losses. We are here to meet YOUR needs, but can donations of underwear for immigrants for DFW Refugee only do that if you let us know what you need! International Network. We also had donations from the * Contact Caring Congregation Committee Co-Chairs, boxes left in the entrance of Temple Shalom. Our program Reesa Portnoy and Jo-Ann Saunders at was Adelina Trevino Bradshaw from Dallas International [email protected]. Rescue Committee. She showed a video and discussed the * Please visit our webpage at http:/ process for a Syrian family to immigrate to the United www.templeshalomdallas.org/groups/caring- States. She also talked about the differences between congregation to see the ways we can help you, and you can help fellow temple members! immigrants and refugees and the effect of the new government restrictions. After the presentation and questions, we all enjoyed a delicious Jewish Brunch that was First Richardson Helpers donated by the members from the Temple Shalom Embrace Senior volunteers helping seniors group. Thanks to everyone who attended for their generosity residing in RISD zip codes with minor and participation. Our next meeting will be in September. home repairs, installation of safety We do, however, hope to have an informal family get items such as tub/shower grab bars, together this summer. If you would like to join our group outdoor handrails and evaluations for contact Jane Lachman, Chair, at [email protected] or wheelchair ramps. If possible, clients pay for phone 972-735-0133. materials and may make a donation to the organization. Donations are used to provide Caregivers’ Day Out Program materials for clients who cannot afford them. 10:30am - 2:30pm Learning Center Please call our 24 hour hot line (972) 996-0160 for Thursdays: June 8 & 22, July 13 & 27 services or complete a Request for Services on our Caregivers’ Day Out meets twice each month for four web site at www.firstrichardsonhelpers.org. hours each time. Volunteers give caregivers some If you would like to join us, please contact Temple well-deserved respite time when they drop off their loved members Jerry Gray, Arvin Kreitman, or Alan ones at Shalom. For information, contact Barbara Glazer at Witheiler. Not handy? No problem. Our clients love 972-931-9077 [email protected]. company and we can use shmoozers while the handymen do their work. You will be doing a true mitzvah! For additional information, please contact Jerry Gray 972.740.4726 or [email protected].
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LIFT Update: To help or learn more about upcoming training dates, email [email protected].
It's been a wonderful first year of discovery for teachers and students in our LIFT @ Shalom program. This would not have been possible without the support of our Temple Shalom staff, board and clergy who are so caring - as well as our membership! As you can see, teachers and students enjoy each other's company, and learning together each day! We will continue working with students as schedules permit over the summer. There will be a teacher training for new class teachers, so keep an eye on the weekly e-news and our Facebook page. If you are interested in helping with LIFT, please email [email protected]. We would love to train new teachers and substitutes for the future!
Ending the Year Strong With Reading Partners On May 18th and 19th, several Temple Shalom volunteers became Reading Partner tutors to young elementary school scholars at J.W. Ray Learning Center in DISD, working with the North Texas Reading Partners program. Reading Partners is a reading intervention program designed to teach young children key aspects of reading with direct one-to-one tutoring. These students may be English Language Learners, or they may be struggling readers who need more targeted instruction and monitoring. Volunteers were given a short orientation to the program, and then taught lessons to three students to complete lessons this school year. If you are interested in learning more about Reading Partners, go to their website. The next school year is already on its way! Thank you to North Texas Reading Partners http:// readingpartners.org/location/north-texas/ for the opportunity, and to our amazing Temple Shalom volunteers!
DAI - Dallas Area Interfaith The Dallas Holocaust Museum presents For information on DAI events or activities Meet the Filmmaker & to get involved contact Barry Lachman featuring Eva Zelig [email protected] or 214-808-0042 Tuesday, June 13 Temple Shalom Interfaith Social Justice Day of Learning 5:30pm Reception was a wonderful success. 6:00pm Film Screening 7:45pm Q & A with Eva Zelig An Unknown Country, a documentary telling the story of European Jews who escaped Nazi persecution to find refuge in Ecuador.
RSVP by June 8 to Deanne McElroy [email protected] or 469-399-5210
Sponsored by Jerri & Fred Grunewald.
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Sisterhood Gourmet Lunch Bunch
Please join us for lunch at Think of Traditions for birthday, graduation and wedding gifts! Kathy's Choice Tea Room on Our shop has unique pieces in all price ranges that you won't June 16th from 12:00-2:00pm find anywhere else! for delicious food, friendship, and fun. Kathy's is Summer Hours nestled under the live oaks in the corner of the Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 12:00pm - 3:00pm Spring Creek Village Shopping Center located at Fridays 12:00pm-3:00pm and 5:30pm-6:25pm 7989 Belt Line.
Traditions Gift Shop or Amazon? The Gourmet Lunch is a great way to make new Remember? eenie…meenie..miney…mo? friends or catch up with old ones while enjoying a rock…paper…scissors? leisurely lunch. This is a no brainer!!! Please contact Anita or Marsha by June 12 if you Think Traditions because: are able to join us.
Gifts you can feel with your hands! [email protected] Hello with a warm embrace or a smile! [email protected] The use of robots is forbidden. Only humans. Supports Temple Shalom, not a billionaire! We hope to see you there! Custom invitations you can touch, you can see the exact color…AND you can be sure it’s what you want…we patiently take care of you! Mazel Tov to Pay with cash, check or credit card! We have Our Sisterhood 2017- 2019 Board!
change! President – ANN WEINTRAUB **All proceeds benefit our wonderful Temple and Vice President – MARCY FINN community through many generous Sisterhood Vice President – EVELYN HILLENBRAND projects. Vice President – STACEY SEGAL Announcing Vice President – LINDA YOUNG Traditions 40% Treasurer – DAWN KAUFMAN Financial Secretary – BRENDA BUTNICK off Select Recording Secretary – KAREN FISHKIND Merchandise Corresponding Secretary – WENDY NARZEM Blowout Sale! Director - ROBYN CARAFIOL Director - CHRIS HARRIS Includes brands Director - ROBYN KLEIN such as Nambe. Director - KEO STRULL
Stock up for all May you go from Strength to Strength! your Simchas. Invitations are always 10-25% off. Come on in and get started! TRADITIONS very own MITZVAH MAVENS, JOIN SISTERHOOD!! Harriet Mador and Clare Fishman, are our invitation We can’t wait to share all our great consultants, and they can help you with all your planning programs with you! Membership forms needs. From sending out Save The Dates to Thank You may be found on the Temple Shalom Notes, Traditions is your One Stop Printing source. website at: http:// Contact Shop Co-Managers www.templeshalomdallas.org/groups/ Arlene Gulton 972-800-9997 or Judy Utay 972-231-3781 sisterhood. or visit us on the Temple Shalom website or on Facebook Questions? Contact Sisterhood Membership Vice http://www.traditionsdallas.com/ President Stacey Segal at [email protected]. https://www.facebook.com/traditions.dallas We’d love to hear from you! Traditions 972-661-1850 Together, we can move mountains!
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Bunco Book Discussion with Thursday, June 29th Debbi Perkul 6:30pm - 9:00pm Author of Palio's Pizza Winds Over Jerusalem Park and Preston Saturday, August 5th $5 payable at the door (plus your dinner) 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Please bring a dessert, fruit or wine to share. at the home of Renee Roth. RSVP to Randi Shapiro at [email protected]. (near Hillcrest and Campbell) Wine, coffee and refreshments will be served.
RSVP by July 28th to Renee Roth Sisterhood Community Service Project at [email protected] or (214) 908-5958. at Jewish Family Service Sunday, July 23rd Sponsored by Temple Shalom Sisterhood - open to men 10:00am - 12:00pm and women of all ages! 5402 Arapaho Rd, Dallas
Join us at Jewish Family Service as we make up much needed kits with Hygiene products! Learn more about JFS and help stock the Food Pantry. Children are welcome! Snacks will be served. Please bring: Hygiene items for adults or kids! Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap/Body Wash, Deodorant, Toothbrush and Toothpaste, and more! Full or smaller "hotel" sizes are great! Hygiene items for the JFS kits can be donated at Sisterhood meetings in May, June and July (if you can't attend the summer event). RSVP to Ilene Zidow by July 18 at [email protected]
Bimah Cover Culminating the celebration Temple Shalom Sisterhood's 50th anniversary, Gail Davidson presented a beautiful Bimah cover to the congregation at the installation of officers Friday night service on May 19th. Pictured are: Lonna Rae Silverman, Past Co-President Gail Davidson, 50th Anniversary Co-Chair Ann Weintraub, President Ali Rhodes, Past Co-President Robyn Klein, 50th Anniversary Co-Chair Rabbi Andrew Paley
Sisterhood/Brotherhood Coffee Break Book Club Saturday, August 26th 1:45pm - 3:00pm
News of the World by Paulette Jiles New Book Selection Book review by Cindy Spechler. (book review at 2 pm) The action takes place in Home of Ilene and Perry Zidow (near Coit/Legacy in Plano) Texas…post Civil War! RSVP by August 22 to [email protected]. Must be a Temple Shalom member to attend.
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I have just finished my first year as president of the Brotherhood and am embarking on my second term. Our plans are to do more this coming year than we did last year. I marvel at the joy, connection and meaning that the Brotherhood members get out of their involvement in our activities. I welcome all men from Temple Shalom to come get involved in Brotherhood and find the joy, connection President……………..Bill Hoffpauer Executive VP….....Steve Weintraub and meaning awaiting you. Let me list some of the ways in Membership VP…....James Warner which others have connected to Brotherhood and Temple Shalom in the Programming VP…Raymond Farris past year: Financial Direc…Roy Flegenheimer Board meetings, Israel/klezmer dancing, CHAI Bingo, Fantasy Football, Treasurer………………..Paul Preite Recording Sec…..Aaron Greenberg Margaritas & Mishnah, blood drives, High Holy Day ushering, Friday night Corresponding Sec…...David Arndt ushering, Sukkah building, Salsa in the Sukkah, Cigars & Scotch in the Immediate Past Pres…Perry Zidow Sukkah, NFL Opening Night & Craft Beer, Guys Night Out (restaurants, pinball, bowling & more), the Monthly Bro, manning the beverage stand at the Food Truck Palooza, the Shalom Award dinner with a silent auction, Brotherhood Membership putting on breakfast speakers and feeding the congregation breakfast three Join us! to four times a year, Yom HaShoah programing, Temple Shalom Download our membership form from the Temple Shalom Brotherhood Softball, RoughRider game, Ranger game, Horse Racing, and website at http:// last, but not least, Second Night Seder. And I didn’t list everything. www.templeshalomdallas.org/ Now come join us while we put on our Brotherhood Avodah! groups/brotherhood.
Questions? Contact Membership Vice President Jason Sandler at Bill [email protected] Bill Hoffpauer, Brotherhood President
Brotherhood Board Meetings Mondays June 19 & July 17 7:15pm Boardroom All Brotherhood members welcome to attend!
Shop Tom Thumb. Mention this number at the check-out station: 1549 PLEASE SHOP WITH YOUR T.S. TOM THUMB CARD.
Congratulations to Brotherhood 2016-17 Man of the Year Jason Sandler
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LONE STAR PARK NIGHT AT THE RACES SATURDAY, JUNE 24 5:00PM Thursday, June 8 SILKS DINING AREA 6:45pm $52/PERSON INCLUDES GREAT We will start with walk around SEATING, BUFFET AND GRATUITY. Arbor Hills Nature Preserve LIMITED SPACE SO RSVP TO 6701 W. Parker, Plano STEPHEN FALK AT [email protected] After our walk, we will go to Gazeebo Burger 6009 W. Parker (just west of Dallas North Toll Road). CHAI BINGO/Pizza Sunday, July 30 4:00-6:00pm Tuesday, July 11 To volunteer, contact Rick Cohen at 7:00pm [email protected]. Painting with a Twist 4001 Preston Road, Suite 510, Plano $35/person plus tax (Children 5-12: $30/person) Wives, dates, family are all invited. RSVP required to Steve Weintraub [email protected] or 214.912.7594.
Pictured left to right: Ari Spraggin, Nathan Mandell, Rick Cohen, Nathan Pearson, Bill Hoffpauer, Lindsay Thomas, Mark Fishkind and Bob Weinfeld.
Brotherhood Scholarship Awards Presentations
Bob Weinfeld Scholarships: Mel Sacks Scholarships: Ari Spraggins Nathan Pearson Dylan Kort (not pictured) Lindsay Thomas Nathan Mandell
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GRATITUDES Adult Education Fund Epstein Chapel Fund in memory of in memory of Jill Smith Joe Gordesky & Louise Yoss Barry & Paddy Epstein Bette Miller Dennis & Julie Eichelbaum General Fund in honor of Marian Judith Peichle Keo Strull
Jason & Monica Sandler James & Lisa Albert Brotherhood in memory of in memory of Louise Yoss Jack Zidow Carolee Blumin Jean Zidow Brian & Cindy Eltis Cantor Avery's Discretionary Fund Murray & Carole Rice in memory of Aaron Kohner Anne Finkelstein Helene Levitan Jim & Ellen Liston Harold Levitan
Cantor Croll's Discretionary Fund Helene Levitan Feyga Volfson & Bella Rivkin in honor of Cantor Croll Isaak & Marina Rivkin Gene Yoss Theodore Francis Babcox in memory of Marcy Babcox Samuel Rosenthal Pat Jortner Natalie Potter Mark Bond & Lea Rosenthal-Bond Jake Axelrod Caregivers' Day Out Program Nathan & Leslie Axelrod in memory of
Ruth Gottlieb & Harold Louis Tave Vladimir Obrant Raisa Obrant Howard & Denise Gottlieb Lawrence Solomon Louise Yoss Selma Bookatz Nathan & Leslie Axelrod Judith Bray Howard & Denise Gottlieb Florence Kramer Howard & Faye Polakoff Sandra Lehman Lawrence Solomon Simon & Rita Lane Nathan & Leslie Axelrod Martin & Ruth Litwin Caring Congregation Fund Jane Beck in memory of Susan & David Beck Joe Gordesky & Lawrence Solomon Greene Family Camp in memory of Bob & Jean Weinfeld Judy Diebner Louise Yoss Jeff & Debbie Diebner Susan Hoffman Louise Yoss Marlene Fischer Cary & Abbey Begun Bob & Jean Weinfeld Jack & Inga Borenstein Michael Klein Larry & Linda Elkin Maurice Kurland Allen & Betsy Gugick Nancy Stone Stuart Stone Bill & Barbara Gutow Employee Appreciation Fund Allen & Barbara Liebnick in memory of Matthew & Nicole Liebnick Linda Rae Bomash Stan & Laurie Sutkin Larry & Barbara Glazer
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GRATITUDES Julia Michele Warren Scholarship Rabbi Paley's Discretionary Fund con’t Youth Education General Fund (Greene Family Camp) in memory of in honor of in memory of Lawrence Solomon Clay Fischer & Mikayla Gothard Regine Ginsberg & Jacob Warren Harriet Mellow Murray & Carole Rice Alice Warren Betty Roth Sydney Kort & Sammy Paley Music Fund Murray & Carole Rice Murray & Carole Rice in honor of Cecile Guida Jasmine Ribak & Tyler Richardson Cantor Croll Jim & Julie Guida Murray & Carole Rice Louis & Jacque Comroe Benjamin Glick in memory of in memory of Lillian Ostroff Thelma Gordesky Jill Smith Polly Ginsburg Ellen Gordesky Cary & Abbey Begun Marlene Fischer Toby Singer, Hilma Melander & Arvin & Arlene Kreitman Sarah Borenstein Spike Ginsburg & Joe Fischer Carmen Siu Li Jack & Inga Borenstein Marlene Fischer Craig & Gladys Blumin Louise Yoss Jill Smith Ida Tatar Louis & Jacque Comroe Murray & Carole Rice Jerry & Hollye Ferreira Clarice Candamio Alan David Johnston Jill Smith Louis & Jacque Comroe Odette Johnston Shawn & Zelda Mash
Joe Gordesky & Saidye Kahn Gardner Rabiner Children's Library Fund Nancy Marcus in memory of Sylvia Baron Lawrence Solomon Winston Stone & Deborah Baron Muriel Rabiner Prayer Book Fund Sisterhood in memory of in honor of Arthur Feldman Keo Strull Sheila Alvarez Murray & Bobbie Berger Project Atideinu/50th Anniversary Fund Tikkun Olam/Social Action Fund in memory of in memory of Jack Zidow Dorothy Gross Perry & Ilene Zidow Gary & Elaina Gross Rabbi Boxman's Discretionary Fund Joseph Leanza in memory of
E. Mason Marcus Jason & Monica Sandler Stuart & Cindy Marcus Lawrence Solomon Rabbi Paley's Discretionary Fund Jerry & Valerie Wein in honor of Temple Shalom Endowment Rabbi Paley in honor of Andrea Bass Mark Fishkind Gene Yoss Dennis & Julie Eichelbaum in memory of in memory of Arnold Malinger Louise Yoss Alan & Gale Malinger Irv & Cindy Munn Dave Gordon & Rose Gordon Youth Activities (scholarship) Allan & Gail Gilbert in memory of David Bier Frances Heller Arnie & Marge Bier Donald & Harriet Sebert Bess Donsky Kaplan & Lester A. Levy, Sr. Philip Rosenberg Barbara Levy Elaine Spitz
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Services Online Temple Shalom gets free Video streaming, webcasting, internet broadcasting, call it what you will, we are doing it! money from Amazon! Regular Friday evening Shabbat services can be The next time you log on to Amazon, viewed on the internet for times when you cannot instead of using the regular Amazon page, attend in person. B’nei Mitzvah services and go to https://smile.amazon.com/. Then weddings can also be scheduled for webcasting (for a simply sign in with your normal Amazon fee). All live webcasts are also recorded and can be credentials. The first time you sign in, you will be asked to viewed “on-demand” at other times. select a beneficiary. Enter "Temple Shalom Dallas" and you To view a Shabbat service live or on-demand, go will have the option of supporting either Temple Shalom or to Temple Shalom's website at Temple Shalom Endowment Fund. www.templeshalomdallas.org and then point to Make a selection and you're done! Each time you sign in to Worship or Multi-Media. Click on “Services online” https://smile.amazon.com/ and make a purchase, Temple and follow the directions. B'nei Mitzvah and weddings Shalom will be the beneficiary. are password protected. To view one of these events live, viewers must obtain a password from the sponsoring family. The sponsoring family will also Thanks for doing it! have a link for viewing the archive of a special event.
Celebrating a SIMCHA? Name Tags Give the gift of Israel! Consider the purchase at Shabbat Services of an eMitzvah bond for as little as $36. The “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” recipient will receive the principal plus interest at the end of the five year term. Visitors, members and their guests are asked to wear a You can now invest in an Israel bond online paper name tag at Shabbat services. We feel that we should all for any occasion, at any time. get to know each other and warmly greet our guests. Nothing does this better than seeing a person’s name and addressing Simply go to www.israelbonds.com, create an them with it. account and purchase a bond. We have paper name tags available in the foyer, and for members who wish to have permanent magnetic name tags, you may order one at the sign-in table for a nominal charge of $5 each. These are appropriate for all Temple Shalom events.
Remember the Temple in Your Will Temple Shalom is committed to preserving the future of our congregation for generations to come. Bequests of all sizes are important resources for the Temple, and we encourage you to be a link to the future by remembering the Temple in your will. Your lasting tribute is your commitment to the survival of our religion, our Temple, and our people. A bequest can easily be established by adding a simple codicil to your will. Additionally, many other options exist to leave a legacy for Temple Shalom. A brochure with more information is available by contacting the administrative offices. For more information, please contact our Executive Director Steve Lewis at 972-661-1810 x202. Your planned gift will serve the future of our congregation and community. Thank you for helping assure the strength and health of Temple Shalom for generations to come.
We Recycle! Please remember that Temple Shalom recycles! Be sure to throw out papers and recyclable plastic in our blue bins. Food-stained paper and food waste should be deposited in our trash bins. Thank you for being kind to our environment and for encouraging fellow congregants to do the same!
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Congratulations to… Debbi & Ralph Sorrentino on the engagement of their son, Eric, and Peyton Dallam Arlene and Arvin Kreitman on the marriage of their granddaughter, Becca Kreitman, and Nick McGlaun Rabbi Ariel Boxman and Asher Saida on the birth of their son, Jacob Lev Saida Lisa and Myk Walton on the birth of their daughter, Piper Jane Coco Dwyer on the birth of her grandson, Levi Michael, son of Amanda and Chaim Pollak
Of Blessed Memory... Temple member Jill Smith Ella May Brown, mother of Tom Thompson Deborah Jean Goldberg, mother of Rachel Duncan Esther Kaber, mother of Arnold Kaber Phillip Messer, father of Wendy Lawrence Harry Staub, father of Brenda Butnick Allan Tatar, father of Hollye Ferreira
Welcome New Members of the Thanks to the following congregants for Temple Shalom Family! inviting our new members to join our Ellen Feibel Temple Shalom family!
Keith “Eric” Garrison Ilene and Perry Zidow
As a caring community, we would like to reach out to our members. When there is an illness, death, hospitalization, birth, etc. please contact Elise Donosky in the clergy office at 972-661-1810 x201 or [email protected]. Clergy and the Caring Congregation Committee are here to help during times of need and celebration.
The on-line directory is updated periodically. Please send any changes to Joy at [email protected]. If you need assistance accessing the directory on our website, please contact Joy. Senior Rabbi…….…...………..Andrew M. Paley Rabbi…………………………….Ariel C. Boxman Cantor…….………………….. Devorah G. Avery Rabbi Emeritus…………...Kenneth D. Roseman Our mission is to inspire in you a relationship with Cantor Emeritus…………………..Don Alan Croll God, Torah, Israel and the Jewish people through Executive Director…………………..Steve Lewis Youth Advisor……….…………. worship, study, gathering and community service. President……………………….….Josh Goldman Do you know someone we should invite to Executive Vice President…...Rodney Schlosser Vice President………….……………....Barry Bell Temple, someone who is new to Dallas or is not Vice President……………...... Debra Levy-Fritts Secretary……………………………..…Keo Strull connected to a congregation? Finance Director………………….Jason Gadsby Treasurer………………………...Moy Speckman Please contact Executive Director Steve Lewis Past President……………Dennis J. Eichelbaum [email protected] so we can show them that Temple Shalom is their place.
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Visit our website at www.israeltodaydallas.org to become a sponsor. For additional information, call 214-403-1087 or email [email protected].