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P. 3 r a b b i d av i d l e f k o w i t z m e m o r i a l lectureship Left and Right: The Battle for Israel’s Soul P. 12 CLERGY MESSAGE Four Touch Points:

d Stern avi One Unforgettable Day D i b b a R

had the privilege of spending Chapter Three: From public space to private space: When time with our Reform movement we returned from the Kotel, I had the privilege of meeting leadership in Jerusalem last fall, with four representatives from the leadership of MARAM, our and of all my experiences thus Israeli Reform rabbinic organization, in a conversation that far Ias CCAR President, November 16, was quiet, thoughtful, and filled with promise. Some of it was 2017 stands out for me as a day of power and organizational—MARAM is growing and seeks the help of the promise. Some of that day was covered in the media: Here is CCAR in best practices for an increasingly larger and more my experience of it in four chapters. complex rabbinic organization. But the opportunity for us Chapter One: At 8am, more than 100 Reform Jews American rabbis to learn from our Israeli colleagues is great gathered for a glorious morning service on the temporary as well, from the crafting of creative rabbinates to helping us platform near Robinson’s Arch, south of the Western Wall think more deeply about Israeli society and Israel-Diaspora Plaza. A sun-dappled morning, first-year Reform cantorial relationships. and rabbinic students along with us gray-hairs, men and Chapter Four: That Thursday was the culmination of women, Israelis and North Americans, clergy and lay four days of enriching meetings of the Board of Governors of leaders. We shared a surging sense of joy and solidarity, and the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, our a profound sense of place. Reform seminary and training ground for all Reform Jewish Chapter Two: At the conclusion of the service, we professionals. And Thursday night was the culmination of processed in song to the security gates at the entrance to the the culmination: the ordination of the 100th Israeli Reform Western Wall Plaza, eight of our men and women leaders rabbi. That number is testimony to the dynamic growth of holding Torah scrolls. Then came the well-publicized Reform Judaism in Israel, and the ceremony was exciting confrontation with those who tried to keep us out. We said and inspiring. It was just the healing, hopeful and joyous yes, they said no. We claimed our right, they denied it. They end that a deeply complicated day required. We have great blocked, we pushed through. Once we were through the first reason to be proud of the trailblazing work of our movement gates, they tried to set up others. Once we were gathered at in Israel—more than 100 rabbis and counting, serving in a the flag, they tried to tear a Torah scroll from one of our growing number of congregational and non-congregational leaders’ arms. We held on. settings, with more and more Israelis each year exposed to The confrontation was predictable, somewhat planned, the beauty and power of a Reform approach to Judaism that and still harrowing. I had seen similar circumstances on is contemporary, inclusive and uplifting. video, but never experienced this directly. The tug-of-war I concluded the day hoping that my heart will be big over Torah was raw and real, the rift within our Jewish enough to hold all of this: the power of prayer and the power family heartbreaking. I thought a lot about political theater, of protest, the public stage and the quiet consultation, policy embodied spirituality, how most of the protests I participate and presence and struggle and joy. Big enough to hold the in at home are safe and staid. I celebrated anew the courage pain of the confrontation at the Kotel, and big enough to know of every sister and brother in our Israeli movement who insists that, for all the headlines, it was only one chapter of the four. on claiming the justice, dignity and respect we deserve. Big enough to know, elated and depleted and Ben-Gurion I worried that these acts of confrontation—necessary bound, that this long day was indeed a day of blessing. and just as they are—might define our Reform movement too narrowly to the Israeli public. We know we stand for so much more, from marriage rights to funding for our growing communities to contemporary and creative expressions of Jewish spirituality.

Jerusalem, Nov. 16, photo by Noam Rivkin Fenton for Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

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IN THIS ISSUE HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE Shabbat Services 8 Soul Singing 8 Passover 10-11 FOR FAMILIES PAGE Tot Shabbat 17 Sababa 17 3-6 Shabbat 17 ECEC Auction and Party 18 YL+E Registration 18 Camp K’Ton Registration 18 Temple is proud to announce The Well, a caregiver’s day out program for those with loved ones who have early stage FOR 20s AND 30s PAGE Alzheimer’s or other dementias. The program is designed Beer Havdalah 5 to provide a stimulating environment for the attendees while offering their caregivers a rejuvenating break. EMPTY NESTERS PLUS PAGE The Well: A Caregiver’s Day Out 3 g2g trip to Arboretum 5 The Conversation Project 13 Tuesday, March 6 COMMUNITY PAGE 146th Annual Meeting 3, 6 10:30am-2:30pm Pledge to Vote 3 Kosher Chili Cook-Off 5 Temple Emanu-El, Weiss Youth Wing LGBT Cooking Class 5 Cancer and Grief Support 7 Lunch Included Temple Emanu-El Choir Appreciation 8 People 9 Lefkowitz Lecture 12 Program with Alon Ben-Gurion 16 Advance registration required by contacting Weekend with Dan Nichols 19 Becky Slakman, [email protected] Horizons of Hope Concert 19

This program is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association and funded by Women of Reform Judaism. WRJ AND BROTHERHOOD PAGE Brotherhood Party Expo 7 WRJ Events 7 SOCIAL JUSTICE PAGE PLEDGE Mitzvah Moment Collections 5 TH TO VOTE! 146 Annual Meeting ADULT LEARNING PAGE We Want You! Classes and Book Clubs 13 Rabbi Levi A. Olan Radio Sermons Class 13 Get Out the Vote Temple’s social justice group, PHILANTHROPY Just Congregations, is leading the for Temple! Contributions 14-16 way toward helping our Annual Campaign 16 Tuesday, March 27, 7pm, Linz Hall Temple community become a 100% voting congregation. Hear reports from our officers on the state of Temple, and vote for new We encourage you to make trustees (proposed slate on Page 6.) This is a great chance to learn about the Confidential financial assistance your pledge to vote in the March 6 financial health of Temple, the wealth primary and local elections on May 5. of programs and events, and to support is available for most Temple Temple by helping choose its leaders. events, tuition and dues. Contact: Meredith Pryzant, tedallas.org/vote [email protected]

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OUR COMMUNITY BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH BABY NAMINGS NEW & RETURNING Oliver Sidney Epstein MEMBERS Son of Lindsay and Sanford Epstein Andy, Cheryl, Eric and Tyler Halpern Gavin Lark Steinberg Son of Lindsay and Rosemary Pope Lucas Michael Brodsky Sam Menendez Zach Steinberg Phillip, Karen and March 3 March 24 Grandson of Judy and Arthur Ryder Son of Lael and Peter Brodsky Son of Paula and Rob Steinberg Greenhill School Douglas Menendez Carolyn Williams Tikkun Olam: Heads UP! St. Mark’s School of Texas Grace Caroline Tonini Daughter of Drs. Jennifer and Foundation Tikkun Olam: Jill Stone Andrew Tonini Community Garden at Granddaughter Evelyn and Temple Emanu-El Andrew Rosemore CONVERSIONS Andrew Walker

Marshall Carte Engel IN MEMORIAM March 17 Ida Baumgarten June Miron Son of Kate and Jeffrey Engel Tyler Russakov Mother of Judy Zimmerman Mother of Debra Miron, Stuart Mother-in-law of Rabbi Sheldon Miron and Melani Miron Highland Park Middle School March 10 Zimmerman Sister of Anne Greenbaum, Tikkun Olam: Community Son of Stephanie and Sally Loeb and Howard Miller Movers at Legacy Willow Bend David Russakov Jeannie Blair Curtis Middle School, Allen Adopted mother of Lee Gleiser Gerald Moskowitz Tikkun Olam: North Texas Father of Gary Moskowitz Food Bank Barbara Bubis Wife of Ralph Bubis Regina Perkins Mother of Jan Watson and Mother of Mark Perkins Barry Bubis Guy Brooks Lewins Sister of Daniel Rubinstein Joanne Davis Reagler March 17 Sister of Elise Davis Leviton Son of Naomi Lewins and Melvin Coben Grandfather of Diana Coben Roxanne Sachs Richard Lewins Einstein and Liz McCoy Mother of Wendy Sachs Parkhill Junior High Max Serber Tikkun Olam: Vickery March 24 Elsie Danish Leo Salit Meadow Food Pantry Son of Jennifer and Grandmother of David Danish Husband of Bea Salit Michael Serber Father of Jan Salit Good Shepherd Phyllis Ettinger Episcopal School Mother of Scott Ettinger Yetta Sebahar Tikkun Olam: North Dallas Mother of Marlene Renee Shared Ministries Rosalind Folb Mother of Donna Hirsch Lyubov Veltman Mother of Violeta Idarene Glick Ter-Israyeisrayeloz Mother of Carol Hirsh MAZEL TOV and Olga Strauss Doris Wasserman Grandmother of Mother of James Wasserman, To Nancy Lubar and Richard Marcus as recipients of the Whitney Strauss Stephen Wasserman and Champion Volunteer Award for exemplifying leadership in the Susan Woodhull grassroots community, by the League of Women Voters. Brigid McIntosh Mother of Paul McIntosh

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Spice and Everything Nice 25th Annual Kosher Chili Cook-off

March 18 | 11am-4pm Tiferet Israel, 10909 Hillcrest Road

Come cheer Temple’s chili cooking team at this annual event featuring chili tasting, a kosher food court, BEER HAVDALAH kids rides and games, silent auction, vendors and music. Temple’s Board Beer goes great with everything, especially while learning about the Havdalah service and its symbolic of Trustees is leading the effort to traditions. This is one unique beer-tasting put together an amazing team of experience you will not want to miss! chefs and volunteers.

Saturday, March 10, 7-9pm Adults, $12; kids 4-10, $6 (includes free hot dog); kids 3 and under, free Peticolas Brewing Company, 1301 Pace St. Free parking and shuttle rides are available at the JCC.

Register: participate.tedallas.org/beerhavdalah Temple Contact: Debbie Fuqua, [email protected] Contact: Alexandra Horn, [email protected] Cook-Off: [email protected] or 214.691.3611

Each month, Temple collects and distributes needed items for our social justice partners. In March, our partner is PediPlace—a nonprofit pediatric clinic for MITZVAH uninsured children or those who qualify for Medicaid or CHIP benefits. Please bring digital thermometers and children’s character Band-aids to Shabbat services or anytime throughout the month to the Temple reception desk. MOMENT Contact: Alexandra Horn, [email protected]

Spring is in the Air! Tuesday, March 13

Join g2g, Temple’s senior social group, on a breathtaking tour of the Dallas Arboretum COOKING & and Botanical Garden. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch on the terrace. COMMUNITY Temple’s LGBT group is gathering for a Passover-themed cooking Depart Temple: 9:30am class at the home of Temple Cost: $38 (includes lunch) member, chef and author Tina Wasserman. Learn how to make RSVP online: holiday classics while making participate.tedallas.org/g2garboretum new friends.

RSVP by phone or email: Tuesday, March 6 | 7-9:30pm Becky Slakman, 214.706.0000 ext. 125 or [email protected] RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ lgbtcookingclass

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OFFICIAL INFORMATION 146TH Annual Meeting of Temple Emanu-El Congregation | March 27, 2018 Nominations for Officers and Board of Trustees

The Nominating Committee consisted of Barry Greenberg, Chair, Sara Albert, Jeff Becker, Beth Gold, Josh Kahn, Adam Lampert, OriAnn Phillips, Nancy Rivin and Linda Wimberly. Serving as ex-officio to this committee were Mike Sims, President, and Chris Cheniae, First Vice President. In accordance with Article VI, Section 10 of the by-laws of Congregation Temple Emanu-El, the Nominating Committee submits the following nominations for officers and trustees:

NEW SLATE The following people are being Rabbi Shira Lander Teen President proposed to serve for a second Greg Leyden Robert Roseman The following people are being two-year term: Rachel Newburn proposed to serve as officers Jeff Becker Morris Palefsky Cemetery Committee Chair for a one-year term: Alex Cohen Teresa Rosenfield Julie Bleicher President Paul Genender Connie Rudick Mike Sims Risa Gross Jacqueline Schwitzer WRJ Co-Presidents Jon Karp Erin Zopolsky Rachelle Weiss Crane & First Vice President Amy Kerber Kay Schachter Chris Cheniae Nancy Lubar The following past presidents Judi Ratner serve on the Board of Trustees: We thank the following Vice President Robert Cohan members who so willingly and Ladd Hirsch CONTINUING BOARD Bert Fischel ably served the congregation Barbara Hyman OF TRUSTEES Larry Ginsburg and now depart the Board Scott Rosuck Suzi Greenman of Trustees: Brad Sham The people listed below Bernard Hirsh Flauren Bender Julie Weinberg are not part of the slate Harold Kleinman Karen Blumenthal Michelle Whitman because they are in the Robin Kosberg Judy Foxman middle of their term. Ronald Mankoff David Millheiser Secretary Their names are listed for Scott McCartney OriAnn Phillips Beth Gold your information only, Stanley Rabin Mike Rosen and in order that you may Bernard Raden Cary Rossel Treasurer get a full picture of the Frank Risch Marc Sachs Robert Krakow proposed board. Herbert Rosenthal Debby Stein Mark Zilbermann Edward Stone The following people are being The following people have Jeff Stone proposed to serve for a first served the first year of their APPOINTMENTS AND Richard Wasserman two-year term: second two-year term: DEPARTING BOARD Debbie Andres Greg Gerstenhaber MEMBERS *Changes in Board members Doug Baer Micah Jacobs are subject to organizational Chuck Clarke Josh Kahn The following appointments elections or presidential Jeana Foxman Sarah Kaplan to the Board of Trustees have appointments taking place Bobby Gibbs Amy Roseman been made in accordance later in the year. Rhoni Golden Lauren Savariego with Article IV, Section 1 of Harold Kolni the by-laws by virtue of their Paul Michaels The following people have congregational office*: Elise Mikus served the first year of their Brotherhood President Peggy Papert first two-year term: Charles Redden Barbara Solomon Alan Bogdanow Rachel Wilson Chuck Butler Brotherhood Executive Vice Jerry Frank President Sara Gail Ivan Edelman Marcia Grossfeld Betsy Kleinman

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WRJ EVENTS Mahjong Meet-Up Wednesday, March 21, 6-8pm, Room 133/135 All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Cost: $5 for snacks RSVP: Celia Saunders, [email protected], or text at 214.502.1902 Daughters of Abraham Sunday, March 4, 2018 Thursday, March 22, 7-8:30pm, MAS Islamic Center, am pm 1515 Blake Drive, Richardson 9 -1 | Tobian Auditorium Daughters of Abraham is an interfaith discussion group among Christian, Jewish and Muslim women. It seeks THERE’S ALWAYS TIME FOR A PARTY! to enhance understanding of the spiritual and cultural Meet the vendors who will make your events similarities and differences among the three faith memorable, including b’nai mitzvah parties, communities. This month’s topic is a discussion of the weddings, anniversary and holiday celebrations. “Me Too” movement and how our communities deal with sexual harassment. Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected], Sponsored by 214.801.7463 Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood Help and Healing Temple offers a suite of services for cancer and grief support through our partnership with Jewish Family Service. CANCER SUPPORT GRIEF SUPPORT Monthly Support Group Grief Support Group Last Monday of the month, 1-2pm This twice-yearly grief support group will begin Rosenfield Conference Room on Tuesday, April 3 for six consecutive Tuesdays Next session: March 26 through May 8. RSVP: Meredith Pryzant, [email protected] The group meets from 11:30am-1pm, room 131. The Speakers Series, sponsored by JFS third session, on April 17, will include discussion with “Foods that Cleanse & Heal,” Q&A with nutritionist Betty Murray a member of Temple clergy about Jewish beliefs and Topics include the science behind inflammation and the practices surrounding grief. Preregistration is required. foods that cause it; best and worst supplements, and facts Facilitated by Deborah Leibensberger of JFS. about soy, farmed fish and sugar. Monday, March 5, 6:30-7:30pm, JFS, 5402 Arapaho Road Cost: $30 RSVP: Beth Broodo, [email protected] or To Preregister: Deborah Leibensberger, 972.437.9950 [email protected] Need more info? Contact Meredith Pryzant, Director of Member Yoga for Women Cancer Survivors Support, [email protected] This free restorative yoga class utilizes pain-free techniques, guided imagery and breathing to promote health and well-being. Tuesdays at 2:30pm and Thursdays at 1pm, Aaron Family JCC, Mind Body Room Preregistration required: Beth Broodo, [email protected] or 972.437.9950

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     Ki Tisa Vayikra Pesach Exodus 30:11-34:35 Leviticus 1:1-5:26 Exodus 12:37-42; 13:3-10 Friday, March 2 Friday, March 16 Saturday, March 31 Friday, March 30 Passover Festival Service Choir Appreciation Shabbat 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Erev Pesach and Rabbi David Stern 10:30am, Stern Chapel 5pm, Tycher Gathering Space Rabbi Daniel Utley Union Prayer Book Service Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary Rabbi Philip Nadel, Guest Cantor Vicky Glikin Rabbi David Stern Cantor Vicky Glikin Saturday, March 17 Cantor Leslie Niren World Union for Progressive Temple Emanu-El Choir Judaism Shabbat 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Saturday, March 3 Rabbi Debra Robbins Soul Tot Shabbat Hallie Weiner, Cantorial 9am, Pollman Hall Student Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi Philip Nadel, Guest Singing 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Rabbi Daniel Utley A Meditative Experience Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Cantor Vicky Glikin Soloist Bar Mitzvah: Marshall Engel Led by Cantors Vicky Glikin and Leslie Niren March 28, 7:30-8:30pm, Stern Chapel 10:30am, Stern Chapel 4:30pm, Olan Sanctuary Explore your connection to God through music, Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren breath, meditation and community. Leave with an Cantor Vicky Glikin enriched soul and an expanded heart. Bar Mitzvah: Luke Brodsky Bar Mitzvah: Guy Lewins RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/soulsinging   –  Yayak’heil-P’kudei Tzav Exodus 35:1-40:38 Leviticus 6:1-8:36 MANU-E E L C Friday, March 9 LE H CHOIR P Grades 3-6 Shabbat Friday, March 23 O M I Sababa E R APPRECIATION 6pm, Pollman Hall T 6pm, Pollman Hall Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi Daniel Utley SHABBAT 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel A Service of Celebration Rabbi Debra Robbins N Y Rabbi David Stern N R Rabbi David Stern IVERSA Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Tribute Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Vicky Glikin Saturday, March 10 Saturday, March 24 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Daniel Utley Friday, March 2, 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary Cantor Leslie Niren Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Rabbi Don Goor, Guest Soloist FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS 4:30pm, Stern Chapel SAMUEL ADLER • SIMON SARGON • RALPH STANNARD • CANTOR RICHARD COHN 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi David Stern Rabbi David Stern Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Ta’am 8500 Dinner Following Bar Mitzvah: Tyler Russakov Bar Mitzvah: Samuel Cost: $18 per adult, $10 for children 5-12, free Menendez for children under 5 and a family maximum rate of $50.

4:30pm, Stern Chapel RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500 Rabbi Debra Robbins Cantor Vicky Glikin Contact: Rachel Gross, [email protected] Bar Mitzvah: Max Serber

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MAH NISHMAH What’s Up?

Sloane Carrico and her grandfriend at ECEC Grandfriends Day. Community! The year started out with some chilly weather outside and warm hearts inside. It was prime time for interfaith events, day trips, social justice and sharing good times at Temple.

G2g visits The Star in Frisco.

Rabbi David Stern at interfaith panel at Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church. Hanukkah book donation to Jill Stone Elementary by WRJ and Temple Emanu-El

Sh’ma Group sandwiches for Austin Street Center. White Rock Lake cleanup for Tu BiSh’vat. Lauren, Michael and Mark Blitzer at Sundaes and Sets.

Vickery Meadow Birthday Bags with Rev. William A. Barber with Temple and visiting clergy at Interfaith Community Movers. Nava Tehilah. Goin’ to the Delivery Room. Shabbat.

MARCH 2018 • The Window 9 PASSOVER 2018 Share Our Story, Share Your Table This month, our thoughts turn from totally ’80s Purim to totally timeless Passover. The 15th of Nisan begins at sundown on Friday, March 30. And there’s no better way to get ready than to take advantage of Temple’s awesome lineup of art, seder table matching, social justice, food (and more food) and prayer. So clear the chametz and get ready to make the most of this thrilling time in the Jewish calendar. Slavery to redemption, narrow spaces to open places, pilgrimage and prophets—chag sameach!

10 The Window • MARCH 2018 “Let all who are hungry come and eat.” Be Our Guest The Passover Hunger Relief Drive is under way. Please Are you known for your fluffy contribute funds at the address below. All funds will be matzoh balls and your big heart? distributed to our partners, including but not limited to If yours is the home where there’s Vickery Meadow Food Pantry, Jewish Family Service, always room for more guests, let North Texas Food Bank and North Dallas Shared ministries. us know! Help Temple continue Get Counted: Make your online donation at participate. its tradition of boundless hospitality tedallas.org/hungerrelief. by opening your table to additional guests who need a place to go for first seder. And if you’re a guest in search of “Not your Bubbe’s Seder” an open table, you’ve come to the right place, too. So you haven’t yet mastered gefilte fish? Don’t care to? No Now that’s hospitality! Contact Debbie Fuqua to offer your worries! Atid, Temple’s community of 20s and 30s adults, is table or to be matched. [email protected] sponsoring a series of second seders in peoples’ homes. Questions? Contact Alexandra Horn, [email protected] Make Room for Prayer Raise Your Hand: RSVP at participate.tedallas.org/ 2018-atid-seder March 30: Greet Shabbat at Temple before you head to your seder with a short service at 5pm in Stern Chapel. The Art of Passover March 31: Shabbat morning service, 10:30am, Stern Chapel April 6: Festival morning service with yizkor, 10:30am, March 25-April 8, Tycher Gathering Space Stern Chapel Experience Passover through art! Temple will host an exhibit of prints of Mark Podwal’s collection of Passover Four Questions and Beyond inspired artwork, as seen in “Sharing Oh, the questions! How can I keep my kids engaged during the Journey: The Haggadah for the the seder? What do I bring if I’m a guest? Is it ok to eat Contemporary Family,” in our public rice and beans? Why do my Shearith relatives celebrate spaces during the holiday. Copies of eight days instead of seven? Check out our Passover page Mark’s Haggadah will also be for sale on tedallas.org for plenty of resources to help you get even in Judaic Treasures, where you can shop smarter about Passover. And be sure to stop by the front for all your Passover needs! desk for a printout of frequently asked questions about Passover practice. We may not have all the answers, as The Sacred Seder Table practices vary widely, but we promise to give you a place to get started. tedallas.org/prayer/passover Wednesday, March 21, 7pm, Linz Hall A rabbi, food historian and chef walk into Linz Hall…. want to know the rest? You won’t want to miss this lively One Plea, Many Voices for Freedom and informative conversation with Rabbi Daniel Utley, food historian and cookbook author Tina Wasserman, and chef Because there’s more that unites than divides us, make Eli Cohn-Wein of Zoli’s as they discuss the meanings and plans to attend the 6th Annual JCRC Interfaith Seder. origins of quintessential Passover foods, and how to make Rabbi Debra Robbins will be participating, along with traditional holiday foods new with modern recipes. clergy across Greater Dallas, for this seder honoring the Co-hosted by Women of Reform Judaism. legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Mouth watering yet? Sign up here! participate.tedallas.org/ Thursday, March 22, 6:30pm, Shearith Israel, the-sacred-seder-table 9401 Douglas Ave. Led by Rabbi Elana Zelony of Congregation Beth Torah and the Most Reverend Edward J. Burns, Bishop of the Catholic Cinema Emanu-El Passover Presentation Diocese of Dallas, with remarks by Marvin Ellison, CEO of Sunday, March 25, 12:15-2pm, Tobian Auditorium JCPenney. We’ll take some Disney with that afikomen! Cinema Emanu-El RSVP by March 16: community.jewishfederation.org/ returns for a pre-Passover screening of Walt Disney’s “Prince site/calendar of Egypt.” Bring the family and stay after Youth Learning + Engagement for the movie and lunch. Cost: $5 per family, includes movie, popcorn and a pizza lunch To get the royal treatment, sign up here! participate.tedallas.org/prince-of-egypt

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r a b b i d av i d l e f k o w i t z m e m o r i a l lectureship Left and Right: The Battle for Israel’s Soul

Thursday, March 8 | 7pm | Stern Chapel RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/lefkowitzlectureship Hear two journalists debate critical issues concerning Israel. f e a t u r i n g

Jonathan S. Tobin J. J. Goldberg Moderated by Contributing writer to “National Editor-at-large of the “Forward” and Rabbi David Stern Review” and columnist for the former U.S. bureau chief “New York Post,” “Israel Hayom” of “The Jerusalem Report” and the “Jewish Week”

The Rabbi David Lefkowitz memorial Lecture is made possible by grants from the Rosenstein-Sonnentheil Family Fund of the Temple Emanu-El Foundation and the Florence Foundation.

Temple Welcomes Rabbi Philip Nadel for World Union Shabbat

Temple will be joining other congregations across the world in celebration of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. Our guest speaker is Rabbi Philip Nadel, community rabbi of YOZMA, the Reform Jewish Community in Modi’in and a longtime friend of Temple Emanu-El.

Rabbi Nadel will speak at congregational services on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. The congregation is invited to a lunch hosted by Women of Reform Judaism following Shabbat morning services on Saturday. Rabbi Nadel will also speak at the lunch.

Rabbi Nadel grew up in Southern California and was ordained from the Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion. He has been at YOZMA since 2015 and his responsibilities center around working with youth and teens.

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BOOK CLUBS Radio Temple Book Club Monday, April 2 Sermons 2pm | Ackerman Conference Room “Moonglow,” by Michael Chabon Class Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] Returns Lunch and Literature with Rabbi Debra Robbins Thursday, March 8 Hear digitized tapes from Rabbi Levi A. Olan 12-1:30pm | Linz Hall Facilitated by Dr. Morton Prager “All the Rivers” by Dorit Rabinyan, pp. 139-163 Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27; April 3 and 10 (chapter 21). Printable PDF is available online at tedallas.org by searching “lunch and literature.” 12:15-1:30pm | Linz Hall RSVP for lunch: Diana Hall, [email protected] Rabbi Olan spoke on important issues in the 1960s and Brotherhood Israel Book Club 1970s, and was often referred to as the conscience of Dallas. First Saturdays following Shabbat morning service and His sermons still ring true today. Bring your lunch and Shabbat Nosh, Archives listen to Rabbi Olan’s sermons, followed by discussions led Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected] by Dr. Prager. The original tapes were digitized and are now available on the SMU Bridwell Library website and YouTube. March 3: “Six April 7: “The Days of War: Brigade: an June 1967 and Epic story of the Making of Vengeance, the Modern Salvation, and Middle East,” WWII,” by by Michael Oren Howard Blum “The Talk” TORAH and TALMUD That Can Change Your Life Chever Torah How do you want to live at the end of your life? Make plans Shabbat mornings to participate in this important series about sharing your 9am | Linz Hall hopes, dreams and wants with those you love. Weekly Torah study led by Temple clergy, Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman and lay leaders Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected] Talmud with Rabbi David Stern Session 3: The Conversation Project Starter Kit March 7, 14, 28 | 7:30-8:30am | Linz Hall Start your Wednesdays in this learning session focused on Wednesday, April 4 | 7-9pm | Linz Hall the Talmud and its relevance today. Harriet Warshaw, Executive Director of The Conversation Project, provides how-tos for Talmud on Sunday Mornings opening up the dialogue that can make all March 4, 25 | 10am-12pm | Room 131 the difference. This lay-led study group explores the tractate Sanhedrin. Contact: Mel Klein, [email protected], 214.394.1817 RSVP for one or all sessions: Torah from the Beginning participate.tedallas.org/TheConversationProject March 4, 25 | 10-11:30am | Room 130 A project of Sukkat Shalom, Temple’s safe space for tough topics, in This participatory, interactive class focuses on the Torah partnership with Women of Reform Judaism and Congregation Beth Torah. and its relevance in our lives. No prior knowledge or preparation is necessary. Contact: Michael Selz, [email protected]

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GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tributes for Sustaining Temple

Our Congregation Memory of Rose Friedman Birth of William Strumwasser Memory of Norma Skibell by Gigi Gartner by Hannah & Carl Beren by Joan & Jerome Skibell Dora Aronson Helping Memory of Louise Gartner Birthday of Gerald Ray Conversion of MJ Touvell Hands Fund by Gigi Gartner by Carolyn & Ronald Blum by Debbie Fuqua Distributions by Rabbi David by Bobbie Fields Stern to individuals in need of Memory of Idarene Glick Honor of Morning financial assistance, particularly by Janet Eickmeyer Blessing of the home of Jocelyn Minyan Group in dire situations by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig & Paul Silverman by Nancy Ann Hunt by Jocelyn & Paul Silverman Memory of Myron Ball Memory of Marian Hoffman by Carol Greenberg & by Judy & Ron Foxman Contribution Our Temple and Albert Leviton by Marcia Grossfeld by Marc & Wendy Stanley Cemetery Memory of Bernard Brenner Memory of Beth F. Kahn Marriage of Kelsey & Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg by Jay & RoseBrenner by Gary Kahn David Marcus by Jeffrey & Lynn Magid Building Fund Memory of Irwin J. Grossman Memory of Eugene Levin Upkeep and maintenance of by Julie, David, Isabelle & by Margie Levin Speedy recovery of our historic building Barbara Zale Anna Kronick Memory of Gerald Moskowitz by Adele Ryemon Memory of Joan Beck Memory of Mollie Solomon Klein by Judy & Ron Foxman by Dr. Jay M. Beck by Sister & Joel Steinberg Memory of Sondie Rosenthal Anne and Sam Kesner Caring Memory of Neal Cowin Memory of Louis I. Kolber by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig Congregation Fund by Marjorie Phillips Cowin by Jay & Rose Brenner Memory of Jay W. Ryemon Assistance for Temple members Memory of Jeanne Fagadau through all phases of life Memory of Stanley H. Litman by Adele Ryemon by Ginger & Jonathan Uhr including hospitalization, elder by Susie & Joel Litman Memory of Leo Salit care, military service, mental Memory of Idarene Glick Memory of Brigid D. McIntosh by Jan & Cynthia Salit health challenges and grief by Lawrence Subrin by Winn & Debbie Fuqua Memory of Walter Steirn Memory of Lois Bernstien Memory of Alan J. Khedari by Kemberly, Charity & by Wendy & Stephen Lieman by Paula & Norm Feldman by Devin A. Khedari Michaela Merritt Memory of Hannah Trillo Memory of Harry Feldman Memory of Anna Mittelman Memory of Ben Neuman by Diana & Gerardo Trillo by Paula & Norman Feldman by Sue Wayne-Strauss by Gay & Irving Winter Appreciation of Cantor Memory of Frances Glazer Memory of George L. Phillips Memory of Sondie Rosenthal Vicky Glikin by Sonia Philipson by Marjorie Phillips Cowin by Irma Grossman by Wandalyn Savala and Eric by Marianne Morris Rosenbaum Memory of Idarene Glick Memory of Sondie Rosenthal by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Marjorie Phillips Cowin Memory of Jay M. Rudberg Appreciation of Rabbi Debra by Irene & Buddy Raden by Jerry Ely by Sister & Joel Steinberg Robbins by Joanie Loeb Memory of Sid Goldstein Memory of Oscar J. Steinberg by Wandalyn Savala and Eric by Ronald & Joy Mankoff by Barbara Miller by Sister & Joel Steinberg Rosenbaum by Benton & Judy Markey Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Jack Hillebrand by Sally & Bob Rosen Clergy Good Works Fund David Stern by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Nancy Ungerman Distributions to charitable by Julie & David Kronick Memory of Iva Hochstim Memory of Jacques Weil organizations, individuals in by Dr. Martin S. Posner by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Joe & Beverly Goldman by Kaaren Shalom & Richard need or community causes by Memory of Allan Zidell Temple’s clergy Gilligan Memory of Sally Kesselman by Sarah Kaplan & Peter by Ginger & Jonathan Uhr Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Joan Beck Bogdanow Bar Mitzvah of Adam by Pam & Steven Pluss Daniel Utley by Peter, Terry & Tanner Kopel Memory of Brigid D. McIntosh Leybovich-Glikin Memory of Libby Bender by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Barbara & Stan Rabin by Michael & Dianne Bender Bar Mitzvah of Noah Kashar by Mark & Jennifer Kashar Memory of Barbara Gail Mintz Birth of Judah Utley Memory of Isadore Brotkin by Marty Mintz by Barbara & Stan Rabin by Ellen B. Samuels Bat Mitzvah of Sarina Israel by Nancy & Solomon Israel Memory of Lillian Adler Birthday of Morton Prager Memory of Dorothy Carneal Philipson by Ethel S. Zale Bat Mitzvah of Meg Steinhart by Marla H. Bane & Michael by Sonia Philipson Speedy recovery of Benson by Phyllis & Ron Steinhart Memory of Leo Salit Dana Cutright by Amy Shusterman by Barbara & Stan Rabin

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Temple Emanu-El Memory of Fritz Wolff Memory of Lynn Fusinato Rabbi Levi A. Olan Cemetery Endowment Fund by Gerardo & Helga Weinstein by Susan T. Cooper Lecture Fund Distribution from the Temple’s Memory of Herta Wolff Support of the Rabbi Levi A. foundation supporting the by Gerardo & Helga Weinstein Music and Prayer Olan Lectures maintenance and improvement of the cemetery grounds Memory of Ann Helen Music Fund Birthday of Morton Prager Zimmerman Enhancement of Temple music by Elizabeth Hirsch Memory of Arnold Rieter by The Zimmerman Family programs by Carol & Larry Tobias Memory of Jennie D. Katz Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Memory of Sondie Rosenthal General by Marlene Katz Glasser Symposium Endowment Fund by Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Pollock Support of the ethics symposium by May L.Sebel Temple Emanu-El Memory of Burt Rosenberg by Lois Wolf General Fund by Dr. Richard & Marlene Marks Memory of Melvin S. Aronoff Support of Temple’s general Memory of Isidor Sack by Norma Aronoff Schlinger Birthday of Max Edward Tonkon programs and events by Mitzi & Rick Kahn by Pauline Carp Memory of Sondie Rosenthal Memory of Barbara Bierbrier Memory of Meyer Webberman by Norma Aronoff Schlinger by Larkin Family Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Hannah Rubin Memory of Arthur H. Stern Memorial Cemetery Fund Memory of Richard E. Freed Appreciation of Cantor by Norma Aronoff Schlinger Beautification and by Gary & Diane Freed Vicky Glikin improvements of the Temple Memory of Idarene Glick by Peter, Terry & Tanner Kopel Social Justice Emanu-El Cemetery by Bess Hoffman by Kaaren Shalom & Richard Memory of Jack Hillebrand by Ron & Phyllis Steinhart Gilligan Hunger Relief Projects by Bobbie Fields Collection of funds for hunger Memory of Michael Hiesiger Appreciation of David J. relief throughout the year, Memory of Harvey D. Kirk by Linda & Marv Whitman Haemisegger especially during High Holy by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig by Debra Burns & Joe Hanig Memory of Marian Hoffman Days and Passover Memory of Sondie Rosenthal by Jane & Cameron Larkin Appreciation of Nancy Nasher Memory of Randy Beck by Bobbie Fields by Debra Burns & Joe Hanig by Susan & Daryl Beck Memory of Dr. Howard Lackman by Helen Lansburgh by Barbara & Randy Rosenblatt Bar Mitzvah of Adam Memory of Bernard Kersh Memory of Gene Westin Leybovich-Glikin by Susan & Daryl Beck Memory of Louis Malow by Bobbie Fields by Sylvia & Malcolm Cohen by Barbara & Richard Toranto Memory of Sondie Rosenthal by Debbie & Marc Andres Alex F. Weisberg Memory of Gertrude Marcus Aline C. Rutland Prayer by Richard Marcus & Nancy Book Fund Anniversary of Ito & Marion Perl Library Fund Lubar by Syl Benenson Purchases of Judaic books, Purchases of prayer books publications and Memory of Betty Michaelson Memory of Harry J. Feldman entertainment media by Gene & Barbara by Helen Feldman The Jill Stone Tikkun Memory of Louis Wallach Memory of Jerry Moskowitz Olam Fund by Judith & Andrew Finger by Sarah Kaplan & Peter Adult Programs Support of Temple’s social Bogdanow justice programs including Memory of Edith Wallach Katherine F. Baum Adult initiatives, advocacy, projects by Judith & Andrew Finger Memory of Sondie Rosenthal and lectures by Judith Lifson Education Fund Birthday of Elya Naxon Support for adult education Memory of Sarah Adler by Arlene Leibs Memory of Alex Heller Sanger programs by Annette & Jack Corman by Gene & Barbara Birthday of Morton Prager Memory of Sondie Rosenthal Memory of Regina Perkins by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Anniversary of Barry & Debbie by Peggy & Dave Millheiser by Sandy & Mark Kaman Rothschild Contribution by Linda and Garry Kahalnik Memory of Julian Stern Memory of Evelyn Rosenthal by David Rosenstock by David & Debbie Friedman by David & Diane Birk Naming of Grace Tonini by Michelle & Ricky Rickoff Birthday of Rita Kahn Memory of Sondie Rosenthal Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman by Peggy & Dave Millheiser by Annette & Jack Corman Building Endowment Fund Temple Emanu-El B’Nai Mitzvah of Sue Memory of Bernie Slakman Support for maintenance of Pickens-Owens Temple’s building Endowment Fund by Becky & Norman Slakman Distribution from the Temple’s by Sue Pickens-Owens Appreciation of Richard & Tina Memory of Rose Ballas foundation supporting Temple’s Conversion of Lon Cherryholmes Wasserman by Freda Ballas support by Marcia Grossfeld by Michael & Michelle Sims Memory of Ida Baumgarten Memory of Barbara Bubis Contribution by Dot Heller by Raymond & Deanne Termini Leonard M. Cohen Adult by William v. Harford Jr. & Dr. by Scott Price Education Fund by Steve, Elisa & Alex Reiter Memory of Gerald Moskowitz Madeline W. Harford by Lindsay & Jeffrey Steinberg Support of adult education by Sarrah Yarrin & Jack Repp programs Contribution Memory of Janet Dickens Memory of Sondie Rosenthal by Robin Sachs & Robert Farkas by Suzi & Jack Greenman Honor of Becky Slakman by Steve, Elisa & Alex Reiter by Nathan Casselman Foundation

MARCH 2018 • The Window 15 CONTRIBUTIONS Marriage of Charley Peacock & Speedy recovery of Rita Appreciation of Peter & David B. Shalom Religious Richard Warren Sue Gold Gail Loeb by Sylvia & Malcolm Cohen by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Randi & Mike Smerud Education Fund Financial assistance for Speedy recovery of Appreciation of Cantor religious education for Temple Priscilla R. Stern Memorial Barbara Zale Leslie Niren members by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by James, Gwen & Noah Kohn Literacy Fund Appreciation of Roz Katz Support of literacy projects Appreciation of Rabbi in the general and Jewish by Kaaren Shalom & Richard Social Justice Fund for Debra Robbins communities Gilligan Youth Education by James, Gwen & Noah Kohn Support of worthwhile Memory of Barbara Bubis Martin and Charlotte Weiss by Sherrie & Jeffrey Klein educational causes for Jeanette and Raymond Israel youth in need Religious School Fund Memory of Rikki Gill Teacher Training Fund Scholarships for YL+E fees, Memory of Isaac Israel by Michaela Ablon Funds for continuing education books and additional expenses by Pete & Miki Winkenbach & by Nancy & Solomon Israel for YL+E teachers Family Memory of Idarene Glick Memory of Abe Kalmikoff Honor of Staci & Alex Whitman by Karen & Mike Ablon & by Susie & Natalie Breen by Jerry & Bobbi Wells by Elyse & Josh Whitman Family by Jackie & Sheldon Fleschman Memory of Sol Mondell Honor of Sam Whitman & by Cristy Hirsh Memory of Idarene Glick by Allen & Cynthia Mondell Katie Teseniar by Shelley & Richard Hirsh by Sarrah Yarrin & Jack Repp by Helen Lansburgh Memory of Mitzi Wells by Elyse & Josh Whitman by Aimee & Daniel Luteman Memory of Ernest Rich by Jerry & Bobbi Wells by Avie Schonwald Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene by Diana & Richard Strauss Birthday of Gerald Ray Memory of Sondie Rosenthal by Cathy & Ted Bernstein Family Camp Scholarship Fund by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin Financial assistance to families Youth Scholarship Fund for Greene Family Camp Financial assistance to families Memory of Esther Rosmarin Youth and Early for participation in youth by Suellen & A.J. Rosmarin Childhood Education Memory of Carl Hess programs by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld Anniversary of Phillip & Memory of Idarene Glick Phyllis Stoup Early Childhood Education Bar Mitzvah of Raphael Cox by Cynthia & Burton Gilbert by Marcia Grossfeld Center (ECEC) Fund by Carol & Royal Brin Support of ECEC programs by Barry Cohen Memory of Mollie Solomon Klein Anniversary of Mark Washofsky by Larry & Karla Steinberg & Robin Kosberg Memory of Marion Eisenberg Bris of Noah Braswell by Marcia Grossfeld by Cathy & Alvin Miller by Jim & Tricia Krohn Memory of Oscar J. Steinberg by Larry & Karla Steinberg Birthday of Rini Andres Memory of Idarene Glick by Ruthie & Alan Shor by Felise & Harold Leidner Metz Youth Fund Conversion of Lon Cherryholmes Scholarships for Jewish by Robin Kosberg & Mark Memory of Harold Goldman Birthday of Jeffrey Brown activities sponsored by Temple Washofsky by Randy & Cindy Goldman by Ruthie & Alan Shor or other Jewish organizations Memory of Estelle Kogut Birthday of Jim Gold Memory of Michael Hiesiger by Ruthie & Alan Shor by Cathy & Alvin Miller by Charles & Lynda Golenternek Memory of Doug Mulder by Steve, Elisa & Alex Reiter

Community Program With Alon Ben-Gurion, grandson of David Ben-Gurion, founder and first prime minister of Israel ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

Monday, March 26 participate.tedallas.org/ philanthropy/annual-campaign

ISRAEL@70 7pm, Shearith Israel

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FAMILY SERVICES

Saturday, March 3

9am | Pollman Hall

Come dressed in your Purim costume!

tedallas.org/prayer/tot-shabbat

Friday, March 9 6pm | Pollman Hall

Shabbat services for families with 3-6 grade children and their siblings! Schmoozing, dinner, and activities to follow.

Friday, March 23 6pm | Pollman Hall

A rockin’ service for families with K-2nd grade children and their siblings! Expect great music, dinner, and social justice projects! K-2 SHABBAT Register: participate.org/sababamarch23

MARCH 2018 • The Window 17 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH LEARNING + ENGAGEMENT

THE PLACE TO BE

2018-2019 ONLINE AUCTION APRIL 5-14, 2018 Registration Now Open!

AUCTION PARTY APRIL 14, 2018 7PM HOUSE OF BLUES

For tickets & online auction: biddingforgood.com/tedallas

Get Ready for CAMP K’TON! SUMMER 2018 DATES Session 1: June 4-15 Registration Now Open! Session 2: June 18-29 Session 3: July 2-13 (closed July 4th) REGISTER: participate.tedallas.org/2018campkton Session 4: July 16-27

18 The Window • MARCH 2018 MUSIC AROUND EMANU-EL

ONE MEGA MUSICAL WEEKEND

Shabbat with Dan Nichols APRIL 20-21

We welcome back Dan Nichols, one of Americas’ foremost contemporary Jewish musicians, as artist-in-residence for Shabbat services.

Shabbat Service Friday, April 20, 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Featuring Dan and the Temple Emanu-El Choir, followed by Ta’am 8500 dinner. Wrap up the evening with a song session in Tycher Gathering Space. Register: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500

Bless this Day Saturday, April 21, 10:30am-12pm, Lefkowitz Chapel An hour-long musical and spiritual experience featuring melody, poetry, silence and reflection with Dan, followed by the Torah service.

Cantors Vicky Glikin and Leslie Niren will be joined by Dan Nichols, Cantor Joshua Breitzer and Cantor Alicia Stillman for an uplifting, joyful and inspiring musical journey.

Purchase Tickets at participate.tedallas.org/cantorsandfriends

$10 Student Admission $18 General Admission $36 Preferred Admission SUNDAY, APRIL 22 $100 Reserved Benefactor $540 Reserved Benefactor seat 2:30pm, STERN CHAPEL plus post-concert offsite reception (limited availability)

Are you a Friend of MAC? Support Music, Arts and Culture at Temple and receive special seating and access to the artists! Find out more at tedallas.org/mac

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