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R ecember 21 will be The ancient words of the psalmist rang true, “those who the darkest Shabbat sow in tears, will reap in joy.” (Psalm 126:5) We came together, of the year, falling on in tears, to recommit ourselves to sacred planting, to a vision the exact day of the of the joy of reaping a harvest as the season turns. Our WinterD Solstice. But this year the community garden already produces thousands of pounds of darkest Shabbat, not only of the year but in produce each year that are donated to the Vickery Meadow American Jewish history, came early on October 27. It was the Food Pantry and Clothes Closet. The greenhouse is the start darkest Shabbat because at a time and in a place dedicated of our expansion, which will allow us to propagate seeds and to refreshment, peace, hope and life, hatred, horror and build a gardening shed. We’re also making plans to join the death filled the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh. New Roots Program of our partner, the International Rescue Anger, fear and grief filled the hearts of so many around the Committee, with expanded raised beds for our immigrant world. American Jews have sought light and shared light in neighbors to sow and reap alongside us. this country since 1654, kindling candles at home and in the As we gathered in the dappled light of the garden (in synagogue on Shabbat, lighting the menorah in public on the northeast corner of our campus) we affirmed that we will Hanukkah, helping to hold high the torch that welcomes all not be silenced or sequestered by anti-Semitism. The new people to this land of freedom. We have been blessed to be greenhouse symbolizes just the opposite—it is a place that is God’s partners, over and over again, separating light from transparent, holding warmth and nurturing new life. It is the the darkness. centerpiece of a garden where we will welcome immigrants October 28 in Dallas dawned as a beautiful sunny who are more vulnerable than we are as American Jews, and day—an almost jarring response to the deadliest act of anti- together we will sow and reap, season after season, to feed Semitism in America. What did we do at Temple Emanu-El? families with compassion, grace and respect, now in tears but We reached out to comfort and calm those in need. We with time, in joy. reviewed and redoubled our own security plans and efforts. At this dark season, we bless the lights of the Hanukkah We received countless texts and calls and emails of support and candles and celebrate Shabbat, week after week. This year, the solidarity from our Temple neighbors and faith community tiny flames are like a mezuzah on a greenhouse, reminding friends across the city. And then, we opened the building. us of the beautiful and historic power of Jewish living to shed We welcomed YL+E students and parents, exploring how light into our world, helping seeds of all sorts to grow. to talk not only about anti-Semitism but about our pride in being Jews, the joy we find in living Jewish lives. We affirmed that even when we feel vulnerable (like an undressed Torah scroll) we can still know the warm embrace of our community and retain the shining sacred essence of who we are as Jews. We prepared for the ECEC Fall Festival that would bring hundreds onto the campus. And, we dedicated a greenhouse in our Jill Stone Community Garden. We gathered to affix a mezuzah on the door, an outward symbol of an internal commitment to live vibrant Jewish lives.

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IN THIS ISSUE Warm Up to Adult Learning HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE Shabbat Services 8 Hanukkah 9 FOR FAMILIES PAGE Meet Hallie Weiner 17 In the Know, YL+E 17 Parents’ Night Out 17 Conversation between An Evening with Book Review by Rabbi ECEC Registration 18 Rabbi David Stern Dr. Elana Stein Hain, Sheldon Zimmerman Taste of Sh’ma 18 and Dr. Bob Fine Shalom Hartman “Failure” COMMUNITY PAGE on the book “Being Institute by Philip Shultz Clergy Message 2 Mortal,” by Atul Gawande “People as Objects: Book Talk “Being Mortal” 3 Considering the Wednesday, December 19 Evening with Dr. Elana Stein Hain 3 Fall Book Review: “Failure” 3 Wednesday, December 5 Foundations of #MeToo” 7pm, Stern Chapel 7:30pm, Stern Chapel Security Update 3 In these vignettes of Our Community 4 Medicine plays a role Thursday, December 13 growing up Jewish in Gender Inclusiveness 5 in improving your life, 7pm, Stern Chapel New York, Philip Schultz Support Groups 5 including the end of life. What wisdom can Judaism shares tales of his father’s Yoga Emanu-El 7 As part of our work with offer to help us advance unsuccessful business Small Groups 7 The Well 7 The Conversation Project, a productive conversation ventures and the effect Music Around Emanu-El 19 this event will examine about what the #MeToo it had on the family. concepts of mortality and era has exposed as being RSVP: WRJ & BROTHERHOOD PAGE medicine in a thoughtful broken in our society? participate.tedallas.org/ WRJ Events 6 discussion. RSVP: failure WRJ Christmas Drive 6 Stretch and Schmooze 6 RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ participate.tedallas.org/ Party Expo 6 steinhain beingmortal ADULT LEARNING PAGE Adult Bnai Mitzvah 12 Prayers & Pray-ers 12 Adult Hebrew 12 Book Clubs 13 SECURITY UPDATE 92nd Street Y 13 Wise Aging 13 Temple is welcoming, and Temple is safe. • Dallas Police Department officers are Talmud 13 Balancing the two needs continues to be stationed outside the building. Platinum Introduction to Judaism 13 a priority in an era of heightened fear Security representatives are on duty PHILANTHROPY PAGE surrounding mass shootings. “We want to inside the building and on the golf cart know exactly how much security to have, patrolling the building. Annual Fund 8 Contributions 14-16 exactly how many gates to lock, how many • Those who need to enter the building policemen to arm, what is the precise without a badge may push a call button calculation of welcome and wariness. at the entrance and be directed to the Whether a fortress Judaism will protect or Reception Desk. suffocate the beating heart of who we are,” Temple clergy and staff are available to said Rabbi David Stern in his community • Handguns are not allowed inside support members of our community dealing with mental and physical health issues. Please remarks at Shearith Israel following the the building. reach out to us if you or a friend or family Pittsburgh synagogue shooting. member is dealing with depression, addiction, • Youth Learning + Engagement and the grief, cancer, chronic conditions, infertility or As we move forward from heartbreak and Early Childhood Education Center have another condition. grief, we are taking the following steps: additional protocols which are being • All entrances to Temple are badge- communicated to parents and staff. accessible only, except on Shabbat Finances should never be a barrier to evening and morning services and some For more information: participation in Temple life. Confidential events. Members who are frequently at Rick Rosenberg, Executive Director, financial assistance is available for most Temple (and we hope it’s everyone!) are [email protected] Temple events, tuition and dues. encouraged to request a badge at the David Friedman, Security Committee Chair, tedallas.org/community/temple-cares Reception Desk or online: participate. [email protected] Contact: Meredith Pryzant, tedallas.org/securitybadgerequest [email protected]

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OUR COMMUNITY BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH NEW & RETURNING IN MEMORIAM MEMBERS Otilio Arroyo-Sanchez Father of Nelson Arroyo-Ortiz Suzie Blumenthal & Scott Ellyn Crohn Birnbaum Greg Eaves Jonathan, Anne, Jack & Zoe Husband of Karen Prager- Brownlee Eaves Dec. 15 Corinne Biederman, Max Meyer, Dec. 27 Joe & Barbara Buchman Daughter of Rachael Biederman Son of Adriana and Saul Meyer Marilyn Harris Benjamin Franklin International The Greenhill School Meghann Cooper & Carl Mother of Nathan Harris, Exploratory Academy Tikkun Olam: Budenski Aaron Harris Tikkun Olam: North Dallas North Texas Food Bank Natali Cordova & Marino Sister of Carilynne Gay Shared Ministries and Siegwart Beatrix Lawrence Sandwich Ministry Michael & Lauren Drory Granddaughter of Gail and Dana Lawrence Drew, Miriam & Mia Eltis Dorothy Rappeport Debbie & Donnie Friedman Mother of Kay Franks Lauren & Jemal Gibson June Sachs Leah Peaslee, Dec. 1 Brian, Abby, Grayson, Mother of Robin Sachs Daughter of Elizabeth and Kendall, Sawyer & Teva Farkas, Richard Sachs and Chris Peaslee Lauren Eisenberg Vance Bonsell, Dec. 22 Goldstein William B. Travis Academy Son of Shawn and Mark & Krista Goodman Sallye Waldman Susan Bonsell Tikkun Olam: Wife of Carl Waldman Matthew, Caron & Chloe The Greenhill School North Texas Food Bank Mother of Steve Waldman Hoffer Tikkun Olam: (Houston) North Texas Food Bank Joshua, Josh & William Lankford Nancy, Josh & Rachel Lerman Rebeka Luttinger BABY NAMINGS

Robin & Richard Margolin Hailey and Zach Riven, Dec. 27 Hadleigh Friedman Children of Jenn and Jay Riven David, Felicia, Oliver Morris Daughter of Laura and Jonathan Friedman Parish Episcopal School & Sebastian Martinez-Cairo Ruby Goldstein, Dec. 8 Great-granddaughter of Daughter of Cara Goldstein Tikkun Olam: Kouy Kolar-Novice, Ken & Miriam Karp and Bobby Goldstein Hailey, Color Me Empowered Lyra Novice Zach, Pet Meals on Wheels Ellis Harrison Kaufman Akiba Academy of Dallas Emily & Anthony Ponchelle Son of Rachel and Andrew Tikkun Olam: Erika Purdy & Mason Patrick Kaufman various projects Grandson of Felice and Susan Tal, Adam Courseau Harold Leidner & Roy Tal WEDDINGS Anna Calvert Moreland Allison Zeitlow and Catherine Wall, Darren & Daughter of Rachel and Kyle Athens Aschaffenburg Jordan Furman Moreland Carolyn & Scott Walter Granddaughter of Nina Jane Margolin and Cortell and Dr. Robert Fine Ryan Horn Michael, Nida & Noa Adam Kesselman, Dec. 27 Wasserman Jack Ryan O’Byrne Son of Marc and Risa Kimberly Fishman and Son of Meredith and Ryan Derek Schuster David, Wendy, Jake & O’Byrne Kesselman Julia Weiss The Greenhill School Kelsey Drapkin and Casey Hannah Silverman Tikkun Olam: Harrison Zucker Michael, Adrian, Shoshana, Daughter of Matt and Andrea North Texas Food Bank Yeluda Zaretsky & Lucien Parr Barbara Miller and Silverman of Florida Granddaughter of Ira Marty Mintz Harrison & Kelsey Zucker Silverman and Sally Pian, and Ellen Silverman MAZEL TOV CONVERSION Meadow Switzer Daughter of Amy Present and To Nancy Rivin and Jim To Morgan Tobey, on being Massiel Cohen Anson Switzer Bishkin, and Robert Austein, on accepted into the 2018-2019 Katie Teseniar Granddaughter of Linda and the marriage of their son Gabe Jew v’Nation fellowship: Dave Garner Austein to Aviva Linksman LGBTQIA+ Leadership Cohort Jerry Williams

4 The Window DECEMBER 2018 COMMUNITY The Power of Pronouns Temple Engages in a Wide-Ranging Community Focus on Gender Inclusiveness Temple Cares emple Emanu-El has launched an initiative on SUPPORT GROUPS gender identity awareness and inclusion. We want to T be a place that is open to all people, including those defining their sexuality and gender in new ways, and the NEW: SUBSTANCE ABUSE families and friends who love and support them. Beginning January 10 In January, a new group is forming for those dealing In October, Temple hosted a two-day training of 80 staff, with the addiction of a family member or friend. This lay leaders and community partners with Keshet, a national organization that works for full LGBTQ equality in Jewish life. Judaism-focused group will be following the spirit of a The program, including the Keshet event, is being supported 12-step program and will be open to the community. by a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas. Thursday evenings, 6-7pm, Room 130. Facilitated by Freda Heald, [email protected] “As a leading congregation in the Reform movement, we are Contact: Meredith Pryzant, [email protected] excited to continue to raise awareness about the full spectrum of human development and identity,” says Rabbi Daniel Utley, the rabbinic liaison to the gender identity initiative. ONGOING “Our tradition teaches us that we are all created in the image Caregivers Support of God, and this training with Keshet is the next step into December 4, 10:30-11:30am, Archives putting those values into practice.”

Ongoing Grief Support December 4 and 11, 11:30am-1pm, Zilbermann Chapel (Note: Change to 1st and 2nd weeks for the month of December only.)

Cancer Support December 24, 1–2pm, Rosenfield Conference Room (The day will shift to the last Wednesday In addition to Temple participation in the training, of the month beginning in January.) representatives from the Aaron Family JCC, the Federation, Ann & Nate Levine Academy, Greene Family Camp, SMU POTENTIAL NEW GROUP Hillel, Shearith Israel, the Center of Jewish Education, Bnai Brith Youth Organization, Adat Chaverim and Congregation Divorce Support Beth Shalom attended the community training. Temple is here for you in times of both joy and challenge. We understand how your world can be upended by loss During the trainings, participants reviewed seven Jewish and struggle. We’d like to help by facilitating a group for values through the lens of inclusiveness, including kavod divorce support. Please let us know if you’re interested. (respect), shalom bayit (peace in the home) and b’tzelem Elohim, (in God’s image). They explored 27 terms related to gender and sexual identity and discussed the use of pronouns as one way to be more welcoming to those who are transitioning. If you have interest in or questions on this or any other aspect of support at Temple, please contact Says Rabbi Utley: “We’re grateful to the Jewish Federation of Meredith Pryzant, Director of Member Support, Greater Dallas for supporting this initiative and allowing us [email protected] 214.706.0000, ext. 122. to invite leaders from across the Jewish community to learn with us.” See page 17 for the YL+E In the Know parent education program on Dec. 2, “Creating a Gender-Inclusive World.”

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CHRISTMAS DRIVE FOR AUSTIN STREET CENTER

WRJ is sponsoring a sandwich drive for Austin Street Center on Sunday, Dec. 23. Drop off your individual bags of chips and sandwiches from 8:30-9:30am in the Michaels Parking Lot adjacent to Yoga • Meditation • Snacks Lefkowitz Chapel.

Sunday, Dec. 9, 9:45am-12pm, Linz Hall For instructions on making the sandwiches, (during YL+E, bring your own mat and towel) visit tesisterhood.org/volunteer-opportunities.

Childcare available if requested in advance to Contact: Rachelle Weiss Crane, [email protected] [email protected]

WRJ EVENTS

MEET-UP

Wednesday, Dec. 19 | 6:30-8:30pm

Bring your mahjong set and card for this fun evening. Games will be formed when people arrive, and help is available. Calling All Vendors RSVP: Celia Saunders, [email protected] Temple Brotherhood is sponsoring the ultimate party for vendors interested in Daughters of Abraham booking events at Temple. Party Expo

Thursday, Dec. 20, 7-8:30pm will be held on Sunday, March 3, 2019. MAS Islamic Center, 1515 Blake Drive, Richardson This interfaith group seeks to enhance understanding of the cultural and spiritual similarities and differences Reserve your booth now among the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. for best locations! This month topic will be deciding a curriculum for 2019. Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected], 214.801.7463 If you are a vendor or know someone who may be interested, contact partyexpodfw.com/reserve

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The Well, Temple’s program for those with cognitive impairment caused by dementia or other diseases, now meets twice monthly on the first and third Thursdays, from 10:30am-2:30pm. The Temple is pleased to continue offering program is staffed by trained yoga on Tuesdays at 5pm at the back volunteers and provides a of Olan Sanctuary. All levels welcome. stimulating environment for Led by Debbi K. Levy attendees and a rejuvenating break for caregivers. Register: participate.tedallas.org/ To learn more: tedallas.org/community/well yogaemanuel For volunteer opportunities and participation: Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] Contact Becky Slakman, [email protected]

SMALL GROUPS, BIG IMPACT Make plans now to participate in these specialized sessions geared for different life stages.

Navigating Your Interfaith 4 Wednesday Sessions, 7pm 6 Sessions Relationship Jan. 9-30 Jan. 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 9, 24 5 Wednesday Sessions, 6:30pm The Grandparents Circle helps Participants will learn about Jewish Jan. 16, 30; Feb. 13, 27; Mar. 13 participants nurture the Jewish parenting and child-rearing rituals in identities of their grandchildren an environment which fosters community This course helps couples evaluate while respecting the choices of and connection through learning, and prioritize issues of differing their intermarried adult children. conversation and a shared Shabbat faith backgrounds. Joy Schwartz, Open to any parent or grandparents experience. Five Sunday sessions and a licensed professional counselor with a child or grandchild in an one Shabbat dinner. Free, space is skilled in working with couples and interfaith family. Taught by limited to 12 couples. Infants welcome. groups, will facilitate engaging Renée Karp. Taught by Rachel Utley. Contact Erika dialogue and exercises to address Purdy, [email protected] regarding the opportunities that lie ahead on Register: participate.tedallas.org/ child care. your religious roadmap. grandparents-circle-2019 Register: participate.tedallas.org/ Register: participate.tedallas.org/ goin-to-the-delivery-room-2019 navigating-your-interfaith- relationship-2019

Contact for all three classes: Erika Purdy, [email protected]

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    Va’yeishev Va-yigash Genesis 37:1-40:23 Genesis 44:18-47:27 Friday, Nov. 30 Friday, Dec. 14 SATURDAY, JANUARY 5 Note: On Nov. 30 and Dec. 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 14, the Early Oneg will be Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Jonathan Hecht, Ph.D. held in the Weinreb Foyer of Cantor Vicky Glikin Olan Sanctuary. Cantor Leslie Niren Dean, Hebrew Union College Cincinnati Campus

6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary Rabbi Daniel Utley Union Prayer Book Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Vicky Glikin Rabbi Daniel Utley Temple Emanu-El Choir 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary Saturday, Dec. 15 Union Prayer Book 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Temple Emanu-El Choir Saturday, Dec. 1 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Vicky Glikin Bat Mitzvah: Corinne Biederman Rabbi Hecht, the new dean of HUC’s Cincinnati campus, Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern will join us for a morning of learning and prayer. He will teach Chever Torah, give the d’var Torah at the Shabbat  10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen  morning service and stay afterward for Shabbat Nosh. Cantor Leslie Niren Va-y’chi Bat Mitzvah: Leah Peaslee Genesis 47:28-50:26

5pm, Pollman Hall Friday, Dec. 21 Tot Shabbat 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi Daniel Utley SHABBAT NOSH Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren Dec. 1 | Jan. 5   Saturday, Dec. 22 A tasteful, relaxing way to celebrate Shabbat with 10:30am, Stern Chapel friends, over a light lunch. Held on the first Saturday of Mikeitz Rabbi Debra Robbins Genesis 41:1-44:17 Cantor Leslie Niren the month, following the congregational morning service. Friday, Dec. 7 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Congregational Hanukkah Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Celebration Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi David Stern Bar Mitzvah: Vance Bonsell Cantor Leslie Niren  Cantor Vicky Glikin Saturday, Dec. 8  10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Sh’mot Rabbi David Stern Exodus 1:1-6:1 Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Friday, Dec. 27 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 10:30am, Olan Sanctuary Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi David Stern Cantor Vicky Glikin Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Bat Mitzvah: Ruby Goldstein December Birthday Blessings Saturday, Dec. 28 To learn more and make a gift, visit: 10:30am, Stern Chapel tedallas.org/annualfund Rabbi Debra Robbins Randy Perlman, Cantorial Soloist

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Celebrate Hanukkah 2018 and feel the glow of this festive holiday.

SATURDAY, DEC. 1 FRIDAY, DEC. 7 TOT SHABBAT: HANUKKAH IN OUR PAJAMIKKAHS CONGREGATIONAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION AND TA’AM 8500 DINNER 5pm | Pollman Hall A special Shabbat celebration filled with singing, dancing, 6:15pm | Olan Sanctuary laughter and prayer for families with young children infants- Bring your menorah and candles from home to light during age 6, and their siblings. We will be collecting unwrapped the service for the sixth night of Hanukkah. Fun for all ages toys to donate to the children at the Vogel Alcove. will follow with dinner, dessert and Hanukkah activities. RSVP: tedallas.org/totshabbat After dinner, join Cantor Vicky Glikin, Cantor Leslie Niren and the Kol Shir Youth choir in Tycher Gathering Space for a TUESDAY, DEC. 4 sing-along of your favorite Hanukkah songs. Enjoy coffee and TEMPLE EMANU-EL CHOIRS AT NORTHPARK a doughnut bar in Tycher as well. The Atid community of 20s and 30s will be dining together after services in Linz Hall. 6pm | Northcourt (near Kona Grill) Celebrate the third night with the sounds of the Temple Cost for dinner: $18 for adults, $10 for kids ages 5-12, Emanu-El Adult Choir and the Kol Shir Youth Choir. They free for children under 5 and a family rate of $50. will perform a lively mix of contemporary and classical RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500 Hanukkah melodies. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 COMMUNITY CANDLE LIGHTING Visit tedallas.org/8nights for blessings, recipes, music and more. 5:45pm | Pollock Courtyard of the Celebration Garden Gather with the Wiener-Sandfield family to light the outdoor Printouts of the Hanukkah blessings hanukkiyah. This annual tradition by the family of the late Max are available at the Reception Desk. Sandfield, one of Temple’s architects, is open to everyone. Cantor Vicky Glikin will lead the Hanukkah blessings. A reception will follow in the Tycher Gathering Space. Questions about Hanukkah? Contact Rachel Tucker, [email protected] WRJ HANUKKAH PARTY AND DINNER 6pm | Weiss Youth Wing Be sure to include social justice in your holiday week. Enjoy a delicious and festive potluck dinner and the warmth Please bring diapers for Vogel Alcove of community. Open to all, whether or not you are a WRJ to the Ta’am 8500 dinner on Dec. 7. member. RSVP: [email protected]

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Madelyn “Maddy” Rosenbaum Emergencies don’t happen on a timetable, and that doesn’t faze Maddy in the least. She has chaired Careline for about 10 years and was a volunteer for five years prior to that. When Temple members have a crisis after office hours, they call the Careline, 214.706.0012. Maddy expresses her gratitude to the 20 or so volunteers who provide phone coverage Monday through Thursday from 5pm to 8:30am. (Temple staff cover the weekends.) Calls are screened and referred to Temple clergy or another community resource. “There is no break in the chain of access to our clergy at Temple for a member in need,” she says proudly.

Robert Elkin Eli Mandel Nothing about voting is In just two years since joining Temple Emanu-El, Eli has matter-of-fact to Robert, quickly become immersed in the life of the congregation, who led the congregation’s sharing professional expertise and volunteering in Temple Votes 100% campaign the areas of gender identity and social justice. “As a this fall. “The right to vote transgender Jew, I often walk around society with invisible has felt urgent to me ever identities, which can bring about feelings of isolation since, as a child, I watched on and loneliness. We want to create an environment at television the attack on voting Temple where our LGBTQ members can feel proud rights marchers in Selma. In in claiming their identities, and I think we’re making 2017, I started working to serious progress.” counter the disenfranchising effect of voter ID laws. So it was a natural fit to help launch Temple’s inaugural initiative to have 100 percent of our members exercise their Buzz Deitchman right to vote.” Every month on a Sunday before dawn, Buzz Deitchman arrives at Temple to organize preparation of 2,500 meals Under Robert’s leadership, for Jonathan’s Place, Bryan’s House and CHAI House. Now more than 1,200 people approaching its 30th year, Brotherhood’s Mitzvah Cooking signed pledge cards to vote program has been helmed by Buzz since 2002. and volunteers called and texted more than 1,000 “I find great satisfaction in this mitzvah as it goes to the very congregants before the heart of my responsibility as a Jew to give to those who cannot midterm elections. “This year, do for themselves. This outreach to the community is done I experienced voting (and anonymously with little direct thanks in return. For myself encouraging others to vote) and all of the selfless volunteers that make this project work, not only as a statement of my our own good deeds and the sense of fellowship we have while values and understanding of working together is our reward.” my faith, but as an expression of gratitude for the sacred gift of freedom.”

10 The Window DECEMBER 2018 Gary Morchower Known affectionately as Dr. MoMo, Gary transitioned from his 47-year career as a pediatrician to, what else, being around children! He reads to his friends at the Early Childhood Education Center every week, and relishes the opportunity to continue just about everything but the medical diagnoses!

“I see this work as a continuum of what I did. I like to share reflective stories and ask kids to comment about them and express themselves. Part of my role as a pediatrician was to be an educator. I always encouraged parents to read to their children; this is practicing what I preached!”

Jo-Sandra Lynda Greenberg Kaufman Life in the kitchen comes The meaning of “generation naturally, and from the heart, to generation” comes alive for Jo-Sandra, a longtime for Lynda Kaufman every baker and oneg Shabbat few weeks when she fulfills organizer for Women of the mitzvah of lighting the Reform Judaism. Since last ner tamid in Olan Sanctuary. May, she has been the liaison She is one of 18 Keepers of for the early Oneg, working the Light, those who help with caterers. She is proud keep the lamps burning in to participate in creating both Olan and Stern Chapel. a pleasant experience in a Kay McInnis “In the beginning, it was beautiful space. She also Kay has spent every Sunday an activity I could do with bakes sweets for the oneg morning for the past four my mom. It has turned into following services and is part years at the Jill Stone one of the most memorable of the Challah Angels group Community Garden, and is experiences I’ve had at that provides challah for the the lead garden organizer. Temple.” bimah on Friday nights and “I converted to Judaism at for special events. Temple Emanu-El in 2014 Lynda’s mom, Shari Levy and learned how important Blum, passed away in August “I have a part in presenting service to the community is to of 2016, and Lynda remains a side of Temple that feeds the Jewish people. The garden committed to keeping the the body as well as the soul,’’ became the perfect vehicle to light alive. “I definitely feel she says. express that since we donate the presence of God, and I all the produce. The garden feel my mom’s presence now also has a Sh’ma Group that when I’m in the sanctuary.” meets monthly so I got to know many gardeners on a deeper level.” The Stitchers Karen Blumenthal experienced an “aha” moment in a local needlepoint shop about a year ago, when the owner offered to donate a wooden hanukkiyah base to Temple. All it needed was nine beautiful canvas candles to be stitched. “I’d been looking for a way to contribute to Temple using the work of our hands, so this was a perfect fit,” says Karen. She enlisted needlepoint partner Connie Dufner, WRJ stitchers Sharon Willey and Lynn Salzburger, and Hilde Schwartz, the 90-year-old recent retiree from the shop and a lifelong stitcher. Together they stitched nine canvases that are making their debut this Hanukkah at the Reception Desk.

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Torah and You Get Empowered Through Adult B’nai Mitzvah

hey started out as a loose-knit group of learners, making the tentative first steps toward becoming T adult bnai mitzvah students. By the time the last members of the group read from the Torah in their In Their Own Words own ceremonies, they were so much more. They were a community of friends, and they have continued their We highly recommend this program to anyone who journey on the path to Jewish engagement and leading the is looking for the next step in their Jewish learning congregation in reading Torah. and for a path to their continued spiritual growth. Elise Mikus and Sue Weiner Make this your story, too. The Adult B’nai Mitzvah program will start Jan. 6. An orientation session will be held at 10am on Sunday, Dec. 16, in Room 134. That is also the final day The experience of becoming an Adult B’nai to sign up. Mitzvah has brought new Jewish joy into my life. May Sebel The program is 18 months of study, exploration and community. It meets on five Sundays (the Prayers and My participation opened doors to lots of knowledge, interesting Pray-ers class) in addition to Shabbat services and dinners, experiences, and new friendships. The day you chant Torah and and more. It’s open to anyone interested in reaffirming the celebrate with your friends, family, classmates, and congregation power of reading from the Torah. will be way up there on your ‘happiest-days-of-your life’ list! Jean Maza Register: participate.tedallas.org/adultbnaimitzvah Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Prayers & Pray-ers Get Set for Aleph Bet Jewish prayer has its own powerful language. Adult Hebrew classes will resume in January. Learning about the structure of individual prayer Courses focus on Hebrew for use in the synagogue and helps us take charge of our own spiritual lives. for students to feel more comfortable and competent to participate in services or eventually read from the Torah. This class, led by Rabbi Debra Robbins, explores Classes will be designed as small group and will be the structure of the service; studies Shabbat prayers taught by expert and experienced faculty members. for deeper understanding; and teaches personal practices for daily life. Beginner, Advanced Beginner Hebrew Tuesdays beginning January 15, 7-9pm The class will be held on five Sunday mornings in January and February, plus one Friday evening. A fee of $40 covers materials, textbook and dinner. Intermediate Hebrew Thursdays beginning January 10, 7-9pm

Register: participate.tedallas.org/prayersandpray-ers Cost: $100 per course for members, and $125 per course for non-members. Confidential scholarships are available. Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Register: participate.tedallas.org/adulthebrew Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected]

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STARTING THE JOURNEY Introduction to Judaism Returns in January BIG APPLE TO BIG D 92nd Street Y Series Begins in January ntrigued about Judaism or know someone who wants to learn more? Introduction to Judaism is a The 92nd Street Y in New York hosts fascinating I16-week course open to all interested in discovering conversations with influential leaders in culture, business, more about the foundations of Judaism and/or arts, health, food and Jewish life. Temple Emanu-El will considering conversion. Topics include Jewish history, present six popular televised talks on these topics once lifecycles, holidays and prayer, ethics and values, a month beginning Jan. 10. Each will be followed by a Holocaust, Israel, Jewish arts and culture and American discussion and Q&A. Jewry. The class, taught by Rabbi Daniel Utley, Renée Karp and Robin Kosberg, meets weekly on Tuesday SERIES PROGRAM DATES evenings beginning in January. Thursdays, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, March 7, April 11, May 9, June 13, 11:30am-1pm Cost: $127 for the class and the required book. More information on the other books and finalized schedule OPENING PROGRAM will be sent upon registration. “Living Well, Aging Well” featuring Rabbi Rachel Cowen (z”l) Register: participate.tedallas.org/intro-to-judaism and Harold Kushner, hosted by g2g Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Thursday, Jan. 10, 11:30am-1pm Free of charge; lunch is available for $5 or bring your own. RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/92streety TORAH and TALMUD Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] CHEVER TORAH Listen to the previously recorded discussion by Harold Shabbat mornings, 9am Kushner, the author of “When Bad Things Happen to Good People” and 13 other landmark books, and Rachel Cowan TALMUD WITH RABBI DAVID STERN (z”l), author of “Wise Aging,” for an inspiring and uplifting Wednesdays, December 5, 26, 7:30-8:30am discussion about what it means to live a good life. This event This long-running class explores Talmud and its is part of a series of provocative, timely and enlightening relevance in our lives. talks about issues of faith, moderated by Rabbi Peter J. Contact for email list: Susan Salom, [email protected] Rubinstein, Director of Jewish Community and Bronfman Center for Jewish Life. SUNDAY MORNING TALMUD December 2, 9, 16, 10am-12pm, Room 133 Harriet Cohen, Robert Elkin and Elise Mikus, Temple’s This lay-led study group is focusing on the tractate facilitators for Wise Aging (see below), will lead the Sanhedrin. discussion following the program. Contact: Mel Klein, [email protected], 214.394.1817 BOOK CLUBS BROTHERHOOD ISRAEL BOOK CLUB First Saturdays of the month, following Shabbat Living with Joy, Resilience and Spirit morning services and Shabbat Nosh New groups are forming in 2019 for Wise Aging, a Dec. 1: “The Kings Depart: The Saga of the Maccabee small-group adult learning opportunity to help us get the Empire” by Alyn Brodsky most out of life as we get older. Led by trained facilitators Jan. 5: “My Country, My Life,” by Ehud Barak Harriet Cohen, Robert Elkin and Elise Mikus, the group Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected] explores the social, emotional and spiritual aspects of aging. Participants use contemporary texts, mindfulness meditation, discussion, active listening and journaling. TEMPLE BOOK CLUB Groups meet regularly to share experiences, challenge negative images of aging and develop skills to lead to a Monday, Dec. 3, 2-3pm, Ackerman Conference Room deeper sense of wellbeing. “The Sandcastle Girls” by Chris Bohjalian Contact: Becky Slakman [email protected] Contact: Lauren Kahn, [email protected]

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GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tributes for Sustaining Temple

Our Congregation by Ethel Zale by Buddy & Irene Raden Memory of June Sachs by Jackie Bendorf by the Family of June Sachs by Judy & Ronald Foxman by Betty Dreyfus Dora Aronson Helping Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Joyce F. Sallinger by Suzie Ablon Hands Fund Debra Robbins by Carolyn Helfman by Donna Kun Distributions by Rabbi David by Buddy & Irene Raden by Ruth Robinson Memory of Robert Yudin Stern to individuals in need of by Buddy Raden, Beth Brummer, by Carol Wilk by Stanley & Barbara Rabin financial assistance, particularly Marcia Wagschal in dire situations Memory of Robert Kramer by Joanne & Cary Blum Anniversary of Beth & Memory of Jennifer by Bette & Gary Morchower by Robert & Janet Elkin Dennis Jacobs by the Family of June Sachs by Judy & Ronald Foxman Bloomgarden Memory of Irvin Levy by Gary Bloomgarden by Zeck & Marilyn Lieberman Appreciation of Rabbi Anniversary of Betsy & Memory of Bill Colen by John & Carol Levy David Stern & Clergy Todd Teitell by Connie Rudick by Judy & Ronald Foxman by Artyce Colen Memory of Davly Mades Memory of Barbara by Ruth Robinson Appreciation of Rabbi Contribution David Stern by Susan & Frank Giardina “Bobbie” Fields Memory of Bill Mexic by Judy & Robb Steinberg by Randy & Cheryl Colen by Connie Rudick by Julie & David Kronick by Robert & Janet Elkin YES Fund of Sisterhood by Bob & Lynn Behrendt Memory of Bob Palistrant by Sharon Balaban & Paul Buxt Support of the Youth, Education by Boots Palistrant by Irma Grossman Bar Mitzvah of Larry Barzune and Service program of Women of Reform Judaism Memory of Bernice Raden Memory of Bernice Raden by Robin Sachs & Robert Farkas by Kenney Kuehler by Bob & Lynn Behrendt Naming of Sara Odzer Memory of Greg Eaves by Suzie Ablon by Barbara & Donald Zale by Fayne Johnson & Fred by Miriam Cohen Memory of Robert Yudin Memory of Yvonne Reisman Hellman Appreciation of Jan Kessler by Blanche Weinberger by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen Honor of Rabbi David Stern by Celia Saunders Contribution Memory of Fred B. Schenkler by David & Betty Jo Bell Honor of Rhea Wolfram by Susan & Frank Giardina by Ellen Schenkler by Todd & Betsy Teitell by WRJ Memory of Diane Siegel Honor of Rabbi Daniel Utley Clergy Good Works Fund by Rita & Mark Doyne by Suzanne & William Utley WRJ/Sisterhood of Temple by Gil Stelzer Distributions to charitable Memory of Arlo Velie Emanu-El organizations, individuals in by David & Debbie Sheinfeld Speedy recovery of Helene Ray Support of Women of Reform need or community causes by by Blanche Weinberger Judaism Temple’s clergy Memory of David Alan Vogel by Peter Vogel & Marguerite Memory of Freda Gail Stern Memory of Elayne Brown Burtis Anne and Sam Kesner Caring by Andrea Wolf by Michael & Marcie Brown Congregation Fund Memory of Maxine Waldman Assistance for Temple members Memory of Isadore Cohn by Rosalyn & Martin Shosid Our Temple and by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig through all phases of life Cemetery Memory of Robert Yudin including hospitalization, elder Memory of Adelaide Cohn by Anita Yudin care, military service, mental Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig by Jerry Beeson health challenges and grief Building Fund Memory of Norman Crohn by Robert & Joyce Trecartin Memory of Rita Atlas Upkeep and maintenance of by Blanche Weinberger by Leigh & Lou Schultz by Connie Rudick our historic building by Maureen & Michael Berger Memory of Greg Eaves Memory of Gerald W. Bernstein Memory of Alan L. Berger by Melvin & Ettie Weinberg Memory of Eugene Zale by Norman & Paula Feldman by Helaine Trachtenberg by Ethel Zale Memory of David Echt Memory of Stuart Brand Memory of Barbara by Lew & Dotty Weinstein Appreciation ofJulius Blatt by Connie Rudick “Bobbie” Fields by Metropolitan Capital Memory of Frank Elkin by Charles & Betty Lebovitz Advisors Memory of Barbara by Michael & Lauren Lebovitz by Gayle Johansen “Bobbie” Fields Appreciation of Cantor by Stephen & Lisa Lebovitz Memory of Barbara by Irene & Buddy Raden by Beth Lebovitz Baker Vicky Glikin by Lindsay & Sanford Epstein “Bobbie” Fields by Robert & Janet Elkin by Rick & Sally Rosenberg by Steve & Joanne Levy by Stanley & Barbara Rabin by Helaine Trachtenberg by Connie Rudick Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Joseph Greenspan by Peachy Rudberg by Joanie & Shelly Weinstein Kimberly Herzog Cohen by Retta A. Miller by Sharon Simons & by Zeck & Marilyn Lieberman by Robert & Janet Elkin Francois Lucet by Joni & Robert Cohan Memory of Bernice Raden by Benton & Judy Markey Appreciation of Cantor by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen by Lynn & Jay Staub Leslie Niren by Jerry Ely by Rosalyn & Martin Shosid by Robert & Janet Elkin by Robert & Sally Rosen

14 The Window DECEMBER 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS by Ross & Marcia Talbott Memory of David Hitzig Memory of Irvin Levy by Joan Becker by Ronald & Phyllis Steinhart by Jay & Betty Lorch by Kim & Jeffrey Chapman by June Leib by Sandra & George Hallmark by Miriam Vernon Contribution Memory of Larry Oppenheimer by Robert & Wanda Lowery by Avrum & Kim Schonwald by Robert Pollock by Lisa & Bill Kleinman by Donald & Norma Stone by Carol & Michael Wilk by Beth Lebovitz Backer Memory of Bernice Raden by Sherwin B Rubin by Michael & Marilyn Vender Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Michael & Shelley Sills by Rosalyn Barclay by Esther Matthew Memorial Cemetery Fund by Simon Sargon & Bonnie Memory of Maxine Waldman by A. J. & Julia C. Shoup Beautification and Glasgow by Kim & Jeffrey Chapman by Randy & Barbara Rosenblatt improvements of the Temple by Jolene & Harvey Weisblat by Alan & Sherri Darver by Ida Strasmick & Debbie Emanu-El Cemetery by Bette & Gary Morchower Starsmick Memory of Barbara Speedy recovery of Steven by Marcy Helfand and Robert Lieberman Book Memory of Fannie T. Greene “Bobbie” Fields by Julie & David Fields by Nancy Cutler by Helaine Trachtenberg by Susie Jacobs & Lori Tollerud by Linda Wisch-Davidsohn Memory of Leslie Levy Memory of Maxine Waldman Temple Emanu-El Birthday of Rosalie Alexander by Margie Landau by Malcolm & Joan Shwarts Endowment Fund by Kitzi Ball Memory of Bernice Raden Distribution from the Temple’s Birthday of Joan Jackson by Donald & Barbara Zale Rabbi Gerald J. Klein foundation supporting by Nancy Marcus by Linda Wisch-Davidsohn Garden Fund Temple’s support Maintenance of the by Ira Silverman Memory of Greg Eaves Birth of Michael & Marcy Klein Garden by Howard Schultz by Katherine & Jim Harvey Grossman’s Grandchild by Marsha Lev Memory of Barbara by Norma Schlinger Memory of Barbara “Bobbie” Fields Memory of Rose Louise Rosner “Bobbie” Fields by Janice & Art Weinberg Aline C. Rutland Prayer by Helaine Trachtenberg by Karen & Joseph Chesnick, Jr. Memory of June Sachs Memory of Bernice Raden by Amanda Ethridge Book Fund Purchases of prayer books by Chip & Evey Fagadau by Alan & Joyce Goldberg by Max Edward & Marilyn Tonkon Memory of Sam Feldman Memory of Ike Trachtenberg by Jane & Buddy Rodgers by Helen Feldman by Helaine Trachtenberg Alex F. Weisberg Library Fund Bar Mitzvah of Larry Barzune Memory of Maxine Waldman Purchases of Judaic books, by Raymond & Deanne Termini Adult Programs by Benton & Judy Markey publications and Birthday of Philip Einsohn entertainment media Katherine F. Baum Adult Memory of Sallye Waldman by Mindy, Terri, Steve & Liz by Howard Schultz Education Fund Memory of Barbara Support for adult education Memory of Robert Yudin “Bobbie” Fields Music and Prayer programs by Joan Goltz by Arlene Leibs by Will & Barbara Friedman Music Fund Memory of Greg Eaves Honor of Devin Grace Leibs by Barbara & Philip Einsohn by Arlene Leibs Enhancement of Temple music Appreciation of Rhea Wolfram programs by Alan & Rita Sue Gold Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Memory of Barbara Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Bar Mitzvah of Larry Barzune “Bobbie” Fields Symposium Endowment Fund by Mary Bloom Building Endowment Fund by June Leib by Donald & Norma Stone Support for maintenance of Support of the ethics symposium Temple’s building Memory of Shirley Frank Memory of Irvin Levy Contribution by Nanci Utay by Bobby Gibbs Memory of Ben W. Gruber by Norma Schlinger by Katten Family Foundation by Toby Gruber Memory of Ada Lynn Memory of June Sachs by Bette & Gary Morchower Wedding of Aaron & Jeneane Memory of Harry B. Rosenstock by Norma Schlinger Pearlman’s Grandson by Toby Gruber Memory of Bill Mexic by Benton & Judy Markey by June Leib Social Justice Wedding of Helaine General Memory of Bernice Raden Hunger Relief Projects Trachtenberg’s Grandson by Betty & Jack Adler Collection of funds for hunger by Benton & Judy Markey Temple Emanu-El by Maxine Haft & Howard General Fund relief throughout the year, White especially during High Holy Support of Temple’s general by Rachel, Don & Jeff Minsky Temple Emanu-El programs and events Days and Passover Cemetery Endowment Fund by Andrew & Carrie Freundlich Memory of Barbara “Bobbie” by Connie Rudick Memory of Greg Eaves Distribution from the Temple’s by Stacey & Ricky Merlin foundation supporting the Fields by Dr. & Mrs. Joel Steinberg maintenance and improvement by Beth & Jim Gold by Ellen Lasser & Tommy Kaye Memory of Barbara of the cemetery grounds by Carol & John Levy by Judy & Ronald Foxman “Bobbie” Fields by Frada & Alan Sandler by Teresa & Lance Rosenfield by Karen Blumenthal & Scott Memory of Barbara by Gayle Johansen by Max Edward & Marilyn McCartney “Bobbie” Fields by Lisbeth & Mark Bulmash Tonkon by OriAnn & Jud Phillips by Judy & Ronald Foxman by Robin Sachs & Robert Farkas by Norma Schlinger by Pauline Carp by Fonda Glazer by Kathy & Garey Marks by Rick & Sally Rosenberg by Betsy Bramson by Edward Karlin by Mark & Sandy Kaman

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Memory of Robert Flack Memory of Robert Yudin Memory of June Sachs Metz Youth Fund by Jeffrey, Fran, Mollie & by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp by Freddy & Jacque Roberts Scholarships for Jewish Dani Toubin Birth of Jack & Louise Bell’s Memory of Maxine Waldman activities sponsored by Temple Memory of John Ira Kirk Grandaughters by Freddy & Jacque Roberts or other Jewish organizations by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Appreciation of Rabbi Contribution Honor of Dr. Larry & Harriet Honor of Rabbi David Stern Debra Robbins by Joseph Metz Meyerson by Felise & Harold Leidner by Marcy & Michael Grossman by Michael A Meyerson Birthday of Benton Markey Blessing of Jack & Louise Bell’s Martin and Charlotte Weiss by Ruthie & Alan Shor Grandchildren Religious School Fund by Jerome & Joan Skibell Scholarships for YL+E fees, The Jill Stone Tikkun Birthday of David Fields books and additional expenses Olam Fund by Ruthie & Alan Shor Birth of Kaufman Ellis Support of Temple’s social by Felise & Harold Leidner Memory of Helene Greenwald Birthday of Alyson Ray justice programs including by Robert & Carol Hirsh initiatives, advocacy, projects by Ruthie & Alan Shor Contribution by Chris & Cheryl Adams Memory of Ada Lynn and lectures Birthday of Dena Horowitz by Robert & Carol Hirsh Memory of Barbara by Ruthie & Alan Shor Marriage of Kimberly Fishman & Derek Schuster Memory of Bernice Raden “Bobbie” Fields Birthday of Jeff Brown by Lynda & Perry Kaufman by Robert & Carol Hirsh by Felise & Harold Leidner by Ruthie & Alan Shor by Annette & Jack Corman Anniversary of David & Libby Birthday of Alan Shor Luterman Memory of Shirley Kresh by Ruthie Shor Jeanette and Raymond Israel by Kitzi Ball Teacher Training Fund by Richard & Shelley Hirsh Memory of Irvin Levy Social Justice Fund for Funds for continuing education by Annette & Jack Corman Youth Education for YL+E teachers Youth Scholarship Fund Financial assistance to families Support of worthwhile Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Ada Lynn for participation in youth educational causes for Kimberly Herzog Cohen by Annette & Jack Corman programs youth in need by Elyse & Joshua Whitman Memory of Roslyn Meadow Memory of Bobbie Fields Memory of Greg Eaves by Janet & Mitch Jacobs by Joe & Phyllis Somer by Syl Benenson Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene Memory of Bernice Raden Memory of Roslyn Meadow Family Camp Scholarship Fund Memory of Barbara by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld “Bobbie” Fields by Annette & Jack Corman by Janet & Mitch Jacobs Financial assistance to families for Greene Family Camp by Robin Kosberg & Mark Memory of Yvonne Reisman Memory of Bernice Raden Washofsky by Bette & Gary Morchower by Syl Benenson Memory of James Merlin by Joe & Phyllis Somer by Phyllis & Phillip Stoup Appreciation of Roz Katz Memory of Robert Yudin Memory of Shirley Kresh by Sari Bahl by Syl Benenson Memory of Franette Sonkin by Joe & Phyllis Somer by Phyllis & Phillip Stoup Memory of Bernice Raden Conversion of Massiel Cohn Youth and Early by Seth & Massiel Cohn Memory of Elaine Spain by Robin Kosberg & Mark Childhood Education by Phyllis & Phillip Stoup Washofsky by Joe & Phyllis Somer Priscilla R. Stern Memorial Early Childhood Education Literacy Fund Center (ECEC) Fund Paul Lande Summer Camp Appreciation of Roz Katz by Joe & Phyllis Somer Support of literacy projects Support of ECEC programs Scholarship Fund in the general and Jewish programs Scholarships for children to Conversion of Massiel Cohn communities attend Jewish summer camp by Robin Kosberg & Mark Memory of Sally S. Blum Washofsky Memory of Gerald W. Bernstein by Suellen Rothschild Memory of Dorothy K. Boris by Mark & Lynn Bernstien by Sid Lande & Beverly Lande Conversion of Jerry Williams Memory of J. Stuart Brand by Robin Kosberg & Mark Memory of Barbara by Freddy & Jacque Roberts “Bobbie” Fields Washofsky by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Memory of Joseph M. Brown by Marcia Grossfeld by Freddy & Jacque Roberts by May Sebel Memory of Fred Milton Brown by Avrum & Kim Schonwald by Freddy & Jacque Roberts by Ruthie & Alan Shor Memory of Barbara For information on end-of-year giving, Memory of Roslyn Meadow “Bobbie” Fields by Janet & Mitch Jacobs by Phyllis Glazer donating stock or the Memory of Bernice Raden Memory of Joseph Greenspan by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp by Jackie & Steve Waldman Temple Annual Fund 2018-2019, Memory of Bunny Radman Memory of Toby Merlin contact Sandy Diamond, Director of Development by Bette & Gary Morchower by Jackie & Steve Waldman [email protected]. Memory of Beatrice Schneider Memory of Bernice Raden by Mark & Lynn Bernstien by Alan & Sherri Darver

16 The Window DECEMBER 2018 COMMUNITY

Hallie Weiner is no stranger to synagogue life. The daughter of a cantor, she grew up in Agoura Hills, Calif., with a love of Judaism and an awareness of how musical prayer helps shape a spiritual practice. We’re so pleased to welcome Hallie to her new role as B‘nai Mitzvah Coordinator at Temple Emanu-El. She‘s the go-to staff resource for parents and students on Temple's incredible b'nai mitzvah journey. She‘s also a b‘nai mitzvah tutor, choir assistant and cantorial intern. And did we mention she’s a cantorial student at Academy for Jewish Religion in California? Luckily for us, she was able to take a break and share her story with us.

Tell us about your role as B'nai Mitzvah Coordinator Favorite non-Jewish musical artist I am here to answer any questions and address any Ella Fitzgerald. She just says concerns families may have throughout this exciting the words and she has so much and fun process. A big part of my job is to be a bridge freedom when she sings. That’s between families and Temple. As a tutor myself, I know how I want to sing. It’s beautiful. the joys and challenges for students and families. I hope to bring warmth and laughter, support and answers to this Favorite Jewish artist beautiful moment in a family’s Jewish life. Richard Tucker. He was an opera singer and a cantor and had such Think back a moment to your bat mitzvah. Are there a glorious voice! He sings my takeaways that apply today? favorite version of Kol Nidre. Yes! An embarrassing moment was when I forgot how the V’ahavta prayer started! My dad was the cantor and I What you do for fun had to ask him for help. Once he sang the first two notes when you’re not doing I was fine, but oh man was I embarrassed. But, you just all your jobs at Temple! smile and keep on going. I love spending time with my husband, Willie A meaningful moment was when my dad sang a song he Wrinkle, and our dogs had written especially for me that day. Another was when Marley and Maxie. my rabbi, Jim Kaufman, took me in front of the ark and I especially love going no one else could hear us. He blessed me and gave me to estate sales, cooking advice that I still think of today. dinner, watching Star Trek, and singing jazz My Torah portion was Naso and I chanted the portion standards with Willie. on the laws about adultery. My takeaway is that it’s ok to disagree with the Torah. The important thing is to engage with the text.

PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT

Dec. 1, 6-8:30pm, Weiss Youth Wing Register: participate.tedallas.org/ parents-night-out

Grades K-8 specific grade programing Dec. 2, 9:30am-11am, Linz Hall Grades 9-12 are invited to facilitate RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/genderparentorientation Childcare is available for siblings below kindergarten age. to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas to support this work and develop learning opportunities for the Dallas Jewish Community.

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ECEC REGISTRATION

Be a part of the Early Childhood Education Center, which has been creating loyal alums for nearly four decades! See the dates below for enrollment and registration opportunities.

January 7-8 Currently enrolled member families (including new siblings) January 9-10 Currently enrolled nonmember and staff families (including new siblings) January 11-14 Temple members and staff who are not currently enrolled January 15 Open enrollment

A TASTE OF SH’MA For Kindergarten Families Sunday, Dec. 9, 9:45-11am, Weiss Youth Wing

This small-group experience is designed just for families like yours. Start making friendships that could last a lifetime. Geared toward kindergarten families and open to all, regardless of enrollment in YL+E or ECEC.

RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/kindergartenshema Contact: Alexandra Horn, [email protected]

18 The Window DECEMBER 2018 MUSIC AROUND EMANU-EL

9 1 0 2 , 7 o n JAN 2 a C T UARY ONCER PEL HA 4p C m , STERN Take an exciting musical TICKETS journey with us celebrating $100 for reserved seats our people’s path from $36 for reserved section $18 general admission bondage to freedom. Our $10 students cantors and their incredible participate.tedallas.org/cantorsandfriends colleagues will lift our spirits with a medley of contemporary FEATURING and classical melodies Vicky Leslie en Di r G r N lle ek to l to i o e n ik n r r e C a i a n n

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