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ENDOWED IN MEMORY OF HARRY AND SHIRLEY NACHMAN Vol. 72 No. 9 October 2015 l Tishrei - Cheshvan 5776

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Mornings: Sunday ...... 8:30 a.m. Monday – Friday ...... 7:30 a.m. ...... 9:00 a.m. Evenings Sunday – Friday ...... 6:00 p.m. Saturday (Minchah-Maariv) October 3 ...... 7:00 p.m. October 10, 17 ...... 6:45 p.m. October 24 ...... 6:30 p.m. October 31 ...... 6:15 p.m. OCTOBER See Simchat Service Schedule on Page 2 2 & 3

SHABBAT TORAH PORTIONS ADAT SHALOM IS HONORED TO WELCOME OCTOBER 3 OCTOBER 17 Chol Hamoed Noach MICHAEL OREN OCTOBER 10 OCTOBER 24 Bereshit Lech Lecha FORMER ISRAELI AMBASSADOR TO THE UNITED STATES

OCTOBER 31 Vayera READ ABOUT OUR UPCOMING SYNERGY SHABBAT ON PAGE FIVE Services for Mazal Tov to our & October B’nai Mitzvah October 3 Shemini Atzeret Hunter Vainik is the son of Monday, October 5 9:00 a.m. Susan (Widenbaum) & Lance (Yizkor prayers will be recited) Vainik and the grandson of 6:00 p.m. Ronna & Victor Widenbaum and Erev Simchat Torah Philip Vainik. Consecration 6:15 p.m. Hakafot 6:30 p.m. October 10 Simchat Torah Tuesday, October 6 Isabelle Fox is the daughter of 9:00 a.m. Hunter Oliver 7:15 p.m. Stacy & Michael Fox and the Vainik granddaughter of Tobi & Larry Fox and Saul Arsht & the late Shirley Arsht.

Samuel Wittenberg is the son of Stacey & Marc Wittenberg, the grandson of Anita & Ronald Taylor, Eileen & Sidney Bradley, Join the and Carol and Larry Wittenberg, and the great-grandson of Betty Simchat Torah Parade Taylor. and Raffle Isabelle Naomi Samuel Aiden Monday evening, October 5 Fox Wittenberg Service and Hakafot 6:30 p.m. October 17 and Matthew Berg is the son of Carolyn Fox Berg and Adam Tuesday, October 6, 9 a.m. Berg, the grandson of Barbara & Sweet celebrations for the young Michael Fox, Micki Berg and and the young-at-heart! David Berg, and great-grandson of Rachel Fox and Edith West. EARN MORE ON AGES L P 8, 9 & 19 Jacob Kam is the son of Wendy Kam and Michael Kam and the grandson of Janice & David Matthew Jacob and Flora Kam and Alexander Berg William Kam Eliyahou Kam.

Soulful Yoga - MINCHAH SERVICE - with Rabbi Shere Eliana Schreiber is the daughter of Lynne & Dan Golodner and and skilled yoga Avy Schreiber and the grand - instructor daughter of Sonny & Norman Mindy Eisenberg Cohn, Rita & Bert Schreiber and Linda & Jack Golodner.

October 3 & 24 10 - 11:15 a.m. Eliana Nechama Connect body and soul as we apply the wisdom October 24 of Torah to the gentle practice of yoga. Please Schreiber Jason Brown is the son of Vicki join us in the Youth Lounge. No yoga experience & Rod Brown and Lisa Brown & necessary. Dress comfortably. Brian Parker and the grandson Please bring a mat if you have one. of Helen & Fred Brown, Elaine & Sheldon Miller, and Fran White & the late Ron White. October 31 T H E V O I C E ( U S P S 6 2 2 - 4 6 0 ) Elisha Cooper is the daughter of published monthly except February and July by Tammi & Scott Cooper and the ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE granddaughter of Sarah & David 29901 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334 Jason Elisha Leora Waldshan and Hannah & Jerry Phone: 248-851-5100 l Fax: 248-851-3190 Periodicals Postage entered at the Farmington, Michigan Post Office Reese Brown Cooper Cooper. Postmaster: Send address changes to: The VOICE, 29901 Middlebelt Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334-2319 2 Messages FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM RABBI BERGMAN THE SEASON OF OUR REJOICING MY BUBBIE’S BIRTHDAY

E CELEBRATE SUKKOT five E ALWAYS CELEBRATED my bubbie's birthday at Wdays after , the , which is the last real day of most solemn day of the year. SWukkot. None of us, including my bubbie, was ever sure Sukkot is a multi-faceted holiday; that was actually her birthday. There were some very we give thanks for the annual har - good reasons, though, to celebrate on that particular vest, commemorating receiving the day. Let me tell you about some of her background first. Torah after 40 years of wandering in My bubbie, my mother's mother, was most likely the desert, and we are commanded RABBI born in 1905. She was definitely born in a very poor vil - to dwell in huts called . It BERGMAN lage near Odessa in Russia and lived under the Czar's LORI is also known as Z’man oppressive and antisemitic policies. Her family was the ISSNER Simchateinu (Season of Our poorest of the poor. She did not even have shoes and so could not go to Rejoicing) and is the only festival school. She did not have a birth certificate, or at least one she would have that commands us to rejoice. been able to locate. At Adat Shalom, we have many reasons to I remember as a little boy that in her apartment she had a picture of r e j o i ce. We live in a fast-paced world characterized h e r mother. I thought her mother must CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 by rapid change and electronic connectivity, 24/7 breaking news, and an emphasis on the individual. I find that taking part in synagogue life helps me FROM RABBI SHERE cope in a society that is often frenetic. Being at shul, whether for services, a program or a meeting, allows SHEDDING OUR EXCESS BAGGAGE me to stop and take a moment to recognize reasons HILE WALKING THROUGH THE AIRPORT on a to rejoice. recent trip, I started thinking about the concept of For every age group, Adat Shalom provides spir - uWnattended baggage . It was hard not to think about it i t u a l , educational, physical and social opportunities when every few minutes the PA system blasted a warn - for people to connect with one another. Individuals ing. As I waited for my ride, I posted the following on may be busy, but they are responding to offerings Facebook: If only the world outside the terminal would filled with meaningful Jewish content that help RABBI SHERE remind us of the dangers inherent in “unattended bag - address challenges of everyday life. gage,” perhaps we would tend to what was necessary in our lives and CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 carry around a whole lot less. I received many “likes” and comments about my post. My favorite comment came from an Adat Shalom congre - gant who said, “If we all tended to our own baggage, not only would we FROM HAZZAN GROSS walk around lighter, but we would create a whole lot less stress for every - THE GENESIS OF OUR FALL CONCERT one around us.” In airports or in life, leaving one’s baggage unattended, whether physical or metaphorical, creates a lot of stress for everyone in O SAY THAT I AM IMMENSELY EXCITED about its path. Tthe Amernet String Quartet concert taking place So what exactly does it mean, to “tend to our baggage”? It means at Adat Shalom on October 25 r e s o lving and letting go of the old hurts, jealousies, angers, regrets and would be an understatement. I frustrations that we carry around – those things that blind us to the joy hope that by relating to you the and promise of each new day. Walking CONTINUED ON PAGE 10 history of the genesis of this con - cert, I can transfer some of my excitement to you! (Pun intended – we begin anew the book of FROM RABBI YOSKOWITZ Genesis /B’reishit this month on THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SOUL TO THE DEVIL Shabbat, October 10.) Almost two years ago, Lauren N 1955, SIX YEARS before the trial of Adolph HAZZAN and I were in Florida officiating at a IEichmann, Rudolf Kastner, who was said to have GROSS congregant’s wedding ceremony. “sold his soul to the devil,” was tried in an Israeli court- The wedding musicians contracted to play were the room. A decade earlier, Kastner, a leader of the Zionist members of the Amernet (pronounced AMmernay ), movement in Rumania and Hungary, had made a deal with Eichmann to save from concentration an internationally renowned string quartet in resi - RABBI camps. It was considered to be an act of goodness; yet dence at Florida International University. During YOSKOWITZ our collective encounter, we realized that we all many Holocaust survivors in Israel criticized Kastner shared several things in common. The biggest coin - for the way that he did it. Kastner who settled in Israel after the war, was cidence was that we had all attended The Juilliard found murdered in his Tel Aviv home two years after the trial. His story School, many of us at the same time. Lauren became the model for Robert St. John’s novel, The Man Who Played God instantly recognized several of the Amernet mem - (1962). bers and they had a wonderful time catching up, a At the 2015 Hartman Summer Rabbinic Institute in , my dozen years after they last saw one another. Since fellow students and I learned from scholar Dr. Rachel Korazim about this serendipitous CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 3 Adult Learning at Adat Shalom from Jodi Gross, Director of Adult Learning

ur High Holidays will soon conclude with Simchat Torah, a joyful holiday in which we celebrate the Torah and all its MELTON tOeachings. It is not a coincidence that we read the Torah over and over again. Each time we hear and learn from the weekly Torah SCHO0L OF portion (Parashat HaShavuah), we can learn something new ADULT JEWISH about , our ancestors, the Jewish community and our - LEARNING selves. Begin the new year with our clergy, guest speakers and var - ious learning communities that offer an array of opportunities for MELTON CLASSES BEGIN THIS MONTH you to learn and grow, enrich your life and deepen your soul. Adat Shalom Synagogue is proud to partner with the award-winning Florence Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning. Classes led by Educator Ruth Bergman will be held in our building at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings from October 7 to June 8. OCTOBER SHABBAT TORAH STUDY The Melton program offers a unique opportunity to Learn about the weekly parasha gain answers to your questions about Judaism, learn and enhance your Shabbat experience about Jewish wisdom through the ages, and study October 3 October 24 about the meaning behind our rituals. This is a two- with Dr. Melissa Ser with Rabbi Krakoff year course of study (no homework nor tests) that can be pursued one year at a time. October 10 October 31 For additional information and to register, contact with Ruth Bergman with Rabbi Shere www.jewishdetroit.org/melton

October 17 9:45 A.M. with Rabbi Yoskowitz FINISHING IN TIME Book These Dates! FOR THE RABBI’S SERMON. SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK GROUP The group will continue this season under the direction of LUNCHTIME LEARNING BEGINS IN OCTOBER Rabbi Shere and facilitated by Oakland University Professor Tara Hayes. The group will meet Mondays, October 26, Thursdays, October 8, 15 & 22 November 23, January 25, February 22, March 28, April 25, May 23, June 27, July 25, August 22. The group is open to Jews in the Movies anyone who has an interest in reading about and discussing with Rabbi Aaron Bergman social justice issues and wants to take part in a journey of JEWS WENT INTO THE MOVIE BUSINESS because it was discovery, connection and action! There is no one of the only creative professions available to charge. them. They also used it as an opportunity to help To attend and/or be added to the mailing create an America that was more open to people of list, please email Patti Aaron, all religions, races and cultures. In this 3-part [email protected]. series you will learn about the most entertaining revolution in his - tory. SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Sisterhood will hold its opening Book Club meeting on Thursday, October 1. That Monday, October 26 evening Sharon Schwartz will review The Trials that Shaped the State of Israel Nightingale by Kristin Hannah. The meeting with Rabbi Herbert Yoskowitz will be held at the home of Gail Fisher in West Bloomfield. AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT “the man who sold his soul to the devil” is the first of two fall sessions that Future discussions will be held on December 3, March 3 Rabbi Yoskowitz will present based on his recent and May 12. Watch for a flyer with all the upcoming titles! time at the Hartman Summer Rabbinic Institute in Jerusalem. His There is a $45 yearly Book Club fee. To participate, one October program will be followed by a class on November 23 fea - must be a Sisterhood member. For more information or to turing “The Life and Times of Rabbi Akiva.” (See Rabbi’s column register, please contact chairperson Elaine Robins at 248- beginning on page 3.) 681-1885 or [email protected].

Lunchtime Learning meets from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. You are JCC BOOK FAIR NOVEMBER 4 - 15 invited to bring your own dairy/parve lunch. Adat Shalom will Sisterhood will participate in two events at the JCC Book offer complimentary drinks and dessert. THERE IS NO Fair, a 7 p.m. program on Tuesday, November 10, and a 10 CHARGE. a.m. event on Thursday, November 12. Watch for a flyer and Reservations are requested by the preceding Friday. Please details in Happenings , your weekly electronic Adat Shalom call Sheila Lederman, 248-851-5100, ext. 246, or send her an update. email at [email protected]. Adat Shalom member Sue Lutz has chaired Book Fair for 4 the past five years. Adult Learning at Adat Shalom

SYNERGY SHABBAT WITH AMBASSADOR MICHAEL OREN OCTOBER 2 & 3

s Israel’s Ambassador to the United States, 2009-2013, In Israel, Ambassador Oren served as an officer in the Israel Michael B. Oren was instrumental in securing U.S. Defense Forces, in the paratroopers in the Lebanon War, a liaison Asupport for Israel’s defense and upholding Israel’s right to with the U.S. Sixth Fleet during the , and an IDF security and peace. The Forward named Ambassador Oren spokesman during the Second Lebanon War and the Gaza operation one of the five most influential Jews in America, and The in January 2009. He acted as an emissary to Jewish refuseniks in Jerusalem Post listed him as one of the ten most influential the , as an advisor to Israel’s delegation to the United Jews worldwide. Nations, and as the government’s director of Inter-Religious Affairs. Born in the United States and educated at Princeton He was a gold medal-winning athlete in the . and Columbia, Dr. Oren has been a visiting professor at Ambassador Oren will address the congregation on Friday Harvard, Yale, and Georgetown, and was a Distinguished evening following a Shabbat Rocks Service and dinner. On Shabbat Fellow at the in Jerusalem. He has received morning, he will deliver the sermon in the Main Sanctuary, and fol - fellowships from the British and Canadian governments as lowing Kiddush he will speak in the Shiffman Chapel. Please see his well as a Fellowship from topics and a complete SYNergy schedule below. and the Lady Davis Fellowship at the Hebrew University. He is a Times best-selling author and has won the History Book of the Year Award and the FRIDAY EVENING, October 2 National Jewish Book Award. o q 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Rocks Service q q 7:15 p.m. Shabbat Dinner The Israel Advocacy Committe presents q 8:15 p.m. Ambassador Oren will speak on: q IRAN, ISRAEL, AND THE US: AN EVENING ISRAEL’S FUTURE AMIDST A CHANGING POLITICAL REALITY WITH YAEL ARONOFF Director of – SYNERGY DINNER – Michigan State University $56 per household or $25/adult; $13/child 3-12; no charge under 3

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 7 P.M. "Shifting Sands in the Middle East: SHABBAT MORNING, October 3 Opportunities and Challenges q for Israel" q 9:00 a.m. Traditional Service in the Main Sanctuary q 9:45 a.m. Professor Aronoff will explore how Israel is faced with multiple challenges and opportunities because Ambassador Oren will deliver Shabbat Torah Study of the dramatic changes in the Middle East the sermon: with Dr. Melissa Ser over the past four years. HOW ISRAEL IS CRITICAL q 10:00 a.m. The community is welcome. There is no charge. TO OUR JEWISH FAITH Soulful Yoga AND TO OUR FUTURE with Rabbi Shere In partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council AS A JEWISH PEOPLE q Kiddush following Services q Post-Kiddush discussion by Ambassador Oren: q LOOKING AHEAD TO FUTURE GUEST SCHOLARS THE MAKING OF THE MODERN MIDDLE EAST LEARN FROM RABBI ARTHUR GREEN, AUTHOR OF JUDAISM’S TEN BEST IDEAS: A BRIEF GUIDE FOR SEEKERS The Friday evening program is co-sponsored by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 12:30 PM

Adat Shalom is pleased to co-sponsor this Lunch and Learn program at the JCC Book Fair. Tickets: $18 (includes a buffet lunch). Reservations required one week prior to event. Purchase tickets at the- berman.org or call 248-661-1900. 5 Adult Learning at Adat Shalom

“UP YOUR GAME” IN LIFE Kosher Cooking Demonstration LEARN WITH THE CLERGY & Wine Tasting EAT A MEAL WITH FRIENDS STAY AFTER IF YOU CHOOSE with Quality Kosher Catering TO PLAY YOUR FAVORITE GAME

“A Taste of Thanks” with Rabbi Bergman $10/MEMBERS, $15/NON-MEMBERS will introduce you to tasty and creative dishes REGISTER ONLINE BY THE WEDNESDAY and wines for your Thanksgiving meal. BEFORE EACH SESSION. Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. 11:45 AM 6:15 PM Hosted by Henry Ford Hospital, West Bloomfield MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 in their Demo Kitchen. There is a fee. Rabbi Shere: Rabbi Bergman: Being Present: Jewish Tools The Most Controversial For additional information and to register, contact Jodi Gross for a Balanced Life Moments in Modern Jewish Art at [email protected] or 248-851-5100. 11:45 AM 6:15 PM MONDAY, OCTOBER 26 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Rabbi Shere: Rabbi Bergman: The Jewish Life Cycle How Does Judaism Help Us From Cradle to Grave: Choose Our Leaders? MeditatioAnND MINDFULNESS Making Every Moment Count RSVP to Jodi Gross, 248-626-2153 or [email protected] Join Rabbi Bergman 9:30 a.m. on Sundays, October 11 & 25

n Find your internal spirituality and realize that Judaism can make Parenting Workshop you happier. “Parenting the Love and Logic Way” n A refreshing hour for individuals of all ages. n Sessions continue throughout the year. There is no charge. 7- WEEK SERIES ON Wednesdays n Attend any one or all – each session is an individual experience . October 7 - DECEMBER 2, 10 a.m. to Noon NO CLASS OCTOBER 28 AND NOVEMBER 18 You’re invited to begin an exciting, enjoyable and and Mindful Eating rewarding journey for parents. You will learn techniques that: and Mindful Eating Are simple and easy to learn with Rabbi Rachel Shere ● Teach responsibility and character Lower your stress level and Ariella Lis Raviv of Weight Watchers ● ● Have immediate and positive effects Up the odds that you will enjoy lifelong positive rela - Wednesdays, October 28, November 4, 11 and 18 ● ●tionships with your kids.....and others Noon to 1 p.m. at Adat Shalom Synagogue Led by Brenda Mann, MA Ed., Love and Logic facilitator, Do you have a love/hate relationship with food? ♦ who will teach you how to raise children who are self- Do you sometimes feel a disconnect between your body and ♦ confident, motivated, and ready for the real world with our spirit? this win-win approach to parenting. Would you like to make food choices that truly nourish your ♦ soul? Brought to you by The Bubble Club Are you interested in gaining strength and support through Hosted by Adat Shalom ♦ the power of community? $125/person includes all materials (Adat Shalom Join us for a 4-week Weight Watchers session tailor-made member price will be $100). Register at www.thebubble - for you and your friends. clubmi.com, Questions may be directed to The Bubble Club by calling 248-702-6358. $42 for Adat Shalom members / $52 for non-members Price includes all Weight Watchers program materials. Payment (by check) will be taken on the first day of class. Space is limited to the first 15 registrants Reserve your spot by emailing [email protected] 6 Our Active Affiliates MEN’S CLUB HAPPENINGS

BY GEORGE! BY GEORGE DICKSTEIN Sisterhood Paid-Up Membership Event - Membership Has Its Privileges - 7:30 p.m. Dessert Reception - Tuesday, October 27 s the calendar turns from September to n evenin# with the tlented, chrismtic A October and the High Holidays are behind us, your Men’s Club swings into action with three RACHEL SCHOSTAK of STYLESHACK major programs. All three of these are either “members only,” “free for Men’s Club members” or “price-discounted for Men’s Club.” fter years of working in the On October 4th, we will have New York fashion industry aAnd studying Fashion our annual Sunday in the breakfast and speaker. This year Merchandising & Marketing at the Fashion Institute of Executive Director Alan Yost will Technology, Rachel’s career fill us in on what’s going on behind path took her to Chicago the scenes at Adat Shalom. This event is open to where she worked as a Style the entire synagogue, but is free for Men’s Club Specialist at DNA 2050, a new members. concept store. Combining her On Wednesday evening, passions for design and digital October 14th, Men’s Club will be innovation, Rachel returned to having one of its most popular events her native Detroit as a Design Associate & Director of Media of the year, Sports Night . This year’s speaker will be Dan Leach, sports for Denise Ilitch Designs. In 2013, aiming to bridge the talk host from 97.1 - The Ticket. gap between online and offline Dinner will be included, and we will honor our COMPLIMENTARY for Sisterhood members shopping, and making it easi - softball MVPs. Men’s Club members get preferen - er to shop local, Rachel tial pricing. Two weeks later, on Not yet a member? We founded Styleshack.com, mar - Wednesday, October 28th, Men’s Club will be encourage you to join rying her knowledge of fashion Chillin’ with the Clergy at the Library Pub in today. Your dues help retail, merchandising, e-com - Farmington Hills. This event is members only. Sisterhood offer a vast merce and creative approach August through November is when the Men’s array of programming toward digital strategy. Rachel Club has its big membership push. The one com - and activities to meet has completed the Bizdom the needs of its members mon thread that links all the events listed above is Tech Accelerator program. and the interests of the that they all provide value to your Men’s Club Styleshack.com is entire congregation: based in Detroit and operates membership. If you haven’t already sent in your Shabbat and holiday kid - out of Rachel’s downtown dues check, come to one or all of these events. You dushes, a beautiful gift office. You’ll find her online at can bring your dues and membership registration shop, youth scholar - styleshack.com and Blog – form with you. Just don’t forget to RSVP. And ships, and much more. Notes from the Styleshack. keep an eye out for our November activities, You may pay your dues including another great educational breakfast online at: speaker and the Adat Shalom Road Rally. Check adatshalom.org/ your email, Synagogue envelopes, The Voice , and sisterhood-membership Weekly Happenings for further details. or return the form you received in the mail with your check.

Sisterhood Knitting Circle Sisterhood Sundays and Thursdays 9:30 - 11 a.m. October 4 and November 8 Gift Shop 7-8:30 p.m. October 22 and November 19 SUNDAYS 10:30 A.M. TO NOON Spend time with other members of the synagogue, and make or call for a shopping appointment: something to give back to the community. No experience Carol Vieder, 248-661-9008, necessary. For more information, contact Debby Portney at Stacy Brickman, 248-310-4600, [email protected] or 248-788-9488. or Lillian Schostak, 248-310-2018 7 Education & Youth

A Message from Melissa Ser FROM JODI GROSS Director of Youth Engagement

Director of Education During our youth engagement programs, students attend social and volunteer events that help them gain a sense of Jewish – CONSECRATION & SIMCHAT TORAH – identity and community. We offer a great way for kids to ach year on Simchat Torah we celebrate the sweetness of our experience the synagogue, have fun with their friends and E traditions as we mark a very special occasion. That occasion make new ones. is the beginning of formal – something that Kids will gain lasting relationships through Kids’ used to be celebrated by tracing the letters of the alef bet with Afternoon of Fun and Kids’ Night Out events for kindergarten honey. to 5th graders. Students will experience these amazing pro - On Erev Simchat Torah, as we join together as a synagogue grams in groups by grade (K - 2nd and 3rd - 5th). Our 6th - community to celebrate the end and beginning of our annual 8th grades will have a blast at three social programs and vol - Torah reading cycle, we also celebrate the students who are unteer opportunities at Adat Shalom and in the community beginning their formal Jewish learning. with the J-Serve Detroit volunteer initiative for 6th to 12th We invite all families with kindergartners at Hillel Day grades. Post B’nai Mitzvah teens will continue to have a School or in the Adat Shalom-Beth Achim Learning Community chance to make a difference during Teen Volunteer Projects. to meet at 6:15 p.m. on Monday, October 5. Older children who There is truly something for every teenager. are beginning their formal studies later than kindergarten are also invited to participate. We will then enter the Shiffman Chapel together for a brief ceremony, blessings, and gifts before OCTOBER YOUTH CALENDAR: joining in the Simchat Torah festivities. Sunday, October 18, Noon – Teen Volunteer Corps Responses should be sent to Sammi Shapiro, Garden projects for 8th - 12th graders at Adat Shalom [email protected] so that we are sure to have a gift and a Consecration certificate for your child. Sunday, October 25, Noon - Kids’ Afternoon of Fun: Magic Bag of Treats event for K to 5th graders with MONDAY NIGHT SCHOOL ‘Steve the Magician’ AND MORE Sunday, October 25, 12:30 p.m. - Tech Connect project CALLING ALL EIGHTH TO TWELFTH GRADERS ! with Tikkun Adat. Teen volunteers assist adults with We can't wait to learn with you begin - computer technology. ning this month. On Monday evening, October 12, we invite you to join us for a lively introductory program at 6:30 p.m., followed by a lecture on Israeli politics by Professor Yael Aronoff of Michigan State University. Parents are invited to the lecture, .....Connection which is free of charge. The following week, our regular program - College...... ming begins – each week a rabbi or educator will present a topic, Help Adat Shalom stay connected to your college and grad - which will then be discussed in breakout groups, and we will then come back together for a snack and havdalah to cap off the uate school students, as well as recent grads. Your child will evening. receive a Chanukah and Pesach package. Our clergy hope to Register by going to www.atidhs.org. There is still time to visit schools in Michigan throughout the year. Simply send r e g i s t er for this year. Jodi Gross your child’s contact information via email or send us the form below. Students whose contact information - LEARNING COMMUNITY KICK-OFF A SUCCESS - is either updated or entered each fall will receive packages and invitations to campus visits. Thank you to everyone who made the first day of school such a great success! We enjoyed learning together, and celebrat - ing afterwards with a delicious barbecue and lots of family fun. We are looking forward to a fantastic year full of learning, fun, COLLEGE , G RAD STUDENT & Y OUNG ADULT OUTREACH and excitement. Please help us by returning the form below to the Adat Shalom Education & Youth Department, 29901 Middlebelt, Farmington Hills, MI 48334 or email - “From all my teachers I have grown wise” (Psalm 119.99) - [email protected]. Our amazing faculty should be recognized as well for their dedication to teaching. This year we welcome and welcome back Student’s Name ______the following teachers to our faculty: Parents’ Names ______Pre-K: Nurit Sallen and Ariel Stollman, Kgtn : Shelly Tarockoff School Address ______1st: Zehava Ungar, 2nd: Ettie Schargorodsky 3rd: Abbi Tarockoff and Doron Vergun City ______State ______Zip ______4th: Eva Feuerstein and Batia Kritzer Cell Phone ______Home Phone ______5th: Julie Goldfaden, 6th: Hadass Zaid, 7th: Orit Hamburger Email Address ______Music: Lisa Soble Siegmann, Art: Marla Schram-Wolfe Hebrew: Ayala Perlstein, Karen Gales, Ayelet Ben-Simchon, Adi College ______Zachor, Rabbi Jacob Gregg, Rochel Nachlas, Nurit Sallen, Dora Expected graduation date ______Goldstein, Toby Schlussel, Cillia Kleiman 8 Education & Youth

Poolside Chat Family Education programs are endowed in memory of Jeanette & Oscar Cook

This month we celebrate the last few days of Sukkot which lead into Shemini Atzeret, followed by Simchat Torah. Sukkot is the holiday where we cele - brate the harvest as well as commemorate the booths that Jews lived in while wandering the desert for 40 years on their journey to the . On Simchat Torah we rejoice in reading the conclusion of the Torah, rolling it back to the beginning and starting it all over again. Sukkot is seven days long, and after it we celebrate Shemini Atzeret. But what is Shemini Atzeret, exactly? It translates to “the assembly of the eighth day,” and the word “atzeret” comes from the Hebrew word for “stop.” How does all of that help us understand the holiday? After a seven-day-long party in which we celebrate and eat Shabbat with family and friends, the holiday comes to a close, and God realizes that we need another day to stop and appreciate our blessings. God has in the Sun the wisdom to say “Stop, take another day to celebrate.” The following day, outside of Israel, we celebrate Simchat Torah (see page back page for details). In Israel, both Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah are cel - ebrated on the same day. Take a moment and think about all the times in your life when you have family and/or friends together for a special celebration – or you have just found yourselves together and feel grateful. When it is time to say goodbye, have you ever said, “This would be perfect with just one more day or even one more hour”? By giving us Shemini Atzeret, God shows us that sometimes, when acknowledging the good in our lives, it is okay to stop and say, “We need an extra moment to Happy “Day One” celebrate.” in Parent-Toddler This year, I wish you many “extra moments.” – L’shalom, Debi Banooni, Jewish Family Educator

UPCOMING FAMILY EVENTS

EREV SIMCHAT TORAH – Monday, October 5. Join us for a service and fes- tive singing and dancing with the (h akafot) . Everyone who attends gets an entry into our raffle with additional chances to win by answering trivia questions. Choose the raffle prizes you would like to win during our camp-style oneg following the hakafot. Raffle prizes include a Family Camp certificate, Jewish camp scholar- ships, iTunes cards, a Toyology gift certificate, and much more.

TUESDAYS WITH TOTS – October 27, November 10 & 24, 10 a.m. Join us in our indoor playroom for music, activities, snacks and playtime. This program is open to the community and free of charge.

SHAKE, RATTLE & TWIST – November 6, 11:15 a.m. Braid challah and sing songs with Rabbi Rachel and Hazz’n Dan on the first Friday of every month at 11:15 a.m. Programs are free for members, $3/non-member family; Geared to children three and younger and a parent, grandpar- ent, or caregiver. Older siblings are always welcome.

For more information or to reserve your place, call Debi Banooni, JFE, at (248) 626-2153. 9 Celebrate! OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 1– Randall Victor 8– Steven Feldman 17– Kimberly Rubin 24– Amye Goldhaber 29– Jerry Olson 2– Jordan Acker 10– Alexandra Wener 18– Alan Droz Jessica Migliore Samuel Wolfe 4– Irwin Alpern 12– Nancy Schwartzenfeld Terran Leemis Lisa Lis 30– Larry Winkelman 5– Marilyn Feingold Julie Winkelman 19– Myra Burnstein Sandi Matz Matt Nielson 6– Beatrice Cohen 15– Lawrence Fox Jeannette Olson Marilyn Wolfe 31– Sheryl Dovitz 7– Scott Eisenberg David Little Harvey Zameck 25– Sheldon Rocklin Meredith Goldberg Ike Engelbaum Terri Orbuck 21– Eric Novetsky Elaine Block-Victor Beth Hirsch Danny Gross Michael Serling Seymour Gordon 27– Betty Marie Chernoff Marilyn Rudick Paula Lipnik 16– Iryna Wolberg 23– Bonnie Cherrin 28– Edward Betel Norber 17– Michael Breshgold Burton Katz Leora Bat-Levav qqq OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 1– Julie & Larry Winkelman 8– Jane & Neil Anchill 21– Beth & Larry Hirsch 26– Tobi & Lawrence Fox 4– Nicole & Barry Goodman Ann & Burton Katz 24– Melissa & Sam Ser Rosalie & Bruce Rosen 7– Susan & David Harold 12– Marilyn & Samuel Wolfe 25– Lisa & Michael Betman 8– Elaine & Harvey Aidem 16– Gerrie & Buddy Sollish 26– Barbara & Jerry Cook qqq

EACH MONTH WE LIST BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES OF THOSE ADULT CONGREGANTS WHO HAVE REQUESTED THAT WE PRINT THEIR “SPECIAL OCCASIONS” IN THE VOICE. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE LISTED IN THIS COLUMN, PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO NANCY WILHELM AT ADAT SHALOM SYNAGOGUE, 29901 MIDDLEBELT RD., FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334, OR CONTACT HER, 248-851-5100 OR [email protected].

FROM RABBI SHERE (continued from page 3) through the world with excessive baggage makes life hard for the traveler as well as those around her. Sukkot is the perfect time of year to let go of bag - Mazal Tov! gage. In order to celebrate the holiday, we leave the material comforts of our Marriage of Lindsay Brown, daughter of Debra & homes and all the items in them to dwell simply and mindfully in an outdoor Charles Brown, and Daniel Kelmenson, son of hut, vulnerable and rickety, yet open to the stars and the sun. When we cling Sara Braverman and Robin Kelmenson to our “stuff,” whether it is material or emotional, it prevents us from truly experiencing the peace and freedom which lie beneath all the baggage. Marriage of Hayley Dreyfuss, daughter of Elisa & As we conclude the holiday of Sukkot, I encourage you to think about Donald Dreyfuss and James Schafer, son of t h e baggage you may be carrying, and to let go of a thing or two, so that you Linda Schafer and the late Arnold Schafer can make life simpler and lighter for yourself and for those around you. Chag sameach. Marriage of Elizabeth Winokur, daughter of Roxana Chapman and Steven Winokur, and Aaron Lebovic, son of Tom and Sharon Moss FROM THE PRESIDENT (continued from page 3) Lebovic Being president, and a member of the “sandwich generation,” I have d e v e loped a global perspective and sensitivity to concerns beyond those I Birth of Estelle Rose Ehrenfried, share with my peers. I have observed as many as four generations partici - daughter of Dahlia & Josh pating together in activities such as Tuesday with Tots, Housing the Ehrenfried, granddaughter of Anita Homeless, Sisterhood and Men’s Club projects, Soulful Yoga and Meditation Hoffman Ehrenfried, Sara & & Mindfulness, choir, Shabbat in the Sun, Simchat Torah and praying Leonard Aronson, and Jaimee & together in shul. I have seen groups of Adat Shalom members connecting David Ehrenfried, great-granddaughter of Evelyn outside the synagogue, encouraging one another to work out together, meet Hoffman Kasle for coffee and participate in charitable activities throughout our metropoli - tan Detroit community. Birth of Sadie Mara Katz, daughter of Julie & As we embark on our five-year strategic plan, we must keep in mind Ariel Katz, granddaughter of Joanne Katz and the t h a t each generation wants to make a difference, live a life that matters, and late Steve Katz and Ida & Louis Goutman, great- connect through shared goals, interests and experiences. I am encouraged granddaughter of Ruth Katz by our Young Adults. who are stepping into leadership roles and participat - Birth of James Jonathan Weiss, son of Shana & ing in programs with their young children, making them comfortable in their Allen Weiss, grandson of Debbie & Jeff Supowit second home, Adat Shalom. Our Board of Trustees members speak up, and Beth & Steven Weiss, great-grandson of express fresh ideas and provide inspiring perspectives. Yes, our Young Marcia Sinkoff and Fred Weiss Adults are giving us good reasons to communicate more and more informa - tion electronically, including the ability to register and pay for programs Mazal Tov to Eitan Shere, son of Rabbi online, but they are also eager to build community by weaving their skills Rachel & Dan Shere, who became a Bar and talents with Conservative traditions. n Mitzvah on September 12. In order to secure our future as Conservative Jews, we must strive to p r o v ide opportunities for continuity. We must balance the challenges of a dynamic society, and the change that it demands, with traditional beliefs SHARE YOUR GOOD NEWS! EMAIL JUDY MARX, JMARX@ADAT- and customs. Your Adat Shalom membership comes with many benefits and SHALOM.ORG, AND WE’LL BE HAPPY TO NOTIFY THE CONGREGATION opportunities to rejoice all year long; I hope you will find your own reasons IN THE VOICE AND IN OUR WEEKLY EMAIL ABOUT MARRIAGES AND NEW ADDITIONS TO YOUR FAMILY. to agree and to participate! 10 We Are a Caring Community SOCIAL ACTION IN ACTION

HOUSING THE HOMELESS, AUGUST 2-9 t was a busy time preparing for our guests from the South Oakland Shelter. Most of uIs assume that the need for shelter decreas - es during the summer months. However, Tikkun Adat with warming centers closed for the season, Sharing more than bricks & mortar the need is actually increased. We welcomed 30 guests during the week, including 3 families F R O M GENERATION TO GENERATION with 7 children, an eight months pregnant (with twins) Adat Shalom kids are about to make history. Literally. client, and more female than male guests. Many of our guests were employed, and we tried to provide for their That’s right: The younger generation is going to help members transportation needs. This included getting a client to East of Adat Shalom put their memoirs on tape. Pointe at 7:30 a.m. and two clients to Warren at 7 a.m. How so? Next month, a partnership between Tikkun Adat and Many thanks to Ilana Woronoff, who devoted many late the congregation’s Learning Community will place a group of nights and early mornings to insure that everything went bright 5th graders in the interviewer’s seat as their grandparents just right. We could not have done it without all of our many vol - and other older relatives relate a lifetime of experiences and life - lessons. unteers and supporters. Beds were picked up and made, lunches assembled, early morning breakfast served and Oral histories have become increasingly popular as a vehicle for friendly wake-up reminders given. Volunteer families passing on a living legacy for years to come. The uniqueness of brought their children and ALL the children played together. the Adat Shalom program is two-fold: It can strengthen family Did you know? relationships that often are separated by tweets and twitters. It also utilizes the skills of technologically proficient young people n Gleaners Food Bank allows us to select kosher products to use during the week? What is left who will ask questions of their elders that rarely get asked. And at the end of the week is donated to Ezra. will hear answers that can be handed down from generation to generation. n We do over 250 pounds of laundry on Sunday. n Tuna fish sandwiches are the most frequent Their parents will sit in on an introductory workshop to get lunch request. acquainted with the new program. A second workshop for the n We have two showers in the building. One is in students will demonstrate the actual interview process. the Bride’s Room. We use the other one. Do you Both sessions will be led by noted University of Michigan know where it is? archivist Michael Smith, who is volunteering his services to help n We made our salad with the greens harvested inaugurate the program. from our Adat Shalom garden. Your time and financial support ensure that we can contin - ue to make this commitment to our community. Your sup - port of the Hillel Isaac Maisel and Rachel Maisel Housing the Homeless Fund throughout the year is greatly appreci - T H A NK YOU TO OUR MEAL MAKERS ated. How important is a Shabbat meal to someone challenged by A special thank you to: Overnighters: Charm Levine, Dennis severe illness or a family crisis? You be the judge: Phillips, Rabbi Rachel Shere, Alan Yost, Charlotte Dubin, How can I possibly thank the involved, caring and kind group Mildred Pivoz, Lou Elkus, Morris Rottman, Ruben Rickman, of women of Tikkun Adat? They entered my life for 1½ years Rabbi Jason Miller, Ari Levin, Shelby Levin, Edelene Katz- and helped me recover with their fantastic meals and emo - Silverstein, Mona Lesnik, Carol Rubin, Peppy Parnes and tional support. Bonnie Otis Contributions: Meijer, Sam’s Club, Costco, Johnny Pomodoro’s, Bake Station, Gleaner’s Food Bank, They were an army in uniforms of aprons, armed with dedica - Tomatoes APizza, Subway, Busch’s Market tion to waging war through nutritious food…and miraculously Dinners: Sisterhood, Men’s Club, Debbie & Jeff Supowit, turning out culinary wonders… Quality Kosher Catering, Amy Goldfaden & Larry Eilender Their reward is a less nervous family and that incomparable and family feeling of performing a mitzvah. What can compare to their And of course we couldn’t do it without: Sam Lahr, Dontaye contribution, what can repay their labor of love? The price is Brown, Marvin Brown, Rabbi Bergman, Hazzan Gross, dedication and participation in service to others. Rabbi Shere, Alan Yost, Melissa Ser, Jodi Gross and the youth volunteers. To these valiant women who share and care for others, we recognize your contribution and are thankful! –DEBBIE COHEN AND EVVA HEPNER , C O-C HAIRS With love to the Tikkun Adat Volunteers (Name withheld) MORE SOCIAL ACTION NEWS ON PAGE 12 – Charlotte Dubin, Co-chairperson, Tikkun Adat 11 Happenings

SOCIAL ACTION IN ACTION WE’RE PLEASED TO LET YOU KNOW… CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 LUCINDA & SANDY ROSEN, dedicated lifelong supporters of NEW TUTORING PROGRAM… Israel, will receive the Justice Louis D. Brandeis Award at this Would you like to be part of a Jewish Community Relations year’s Zionist Organization of America Balfour Celebration. Council mission in the Detroit Public Schools. A new tutoring The event will take place on November 8 at Adat Shalom. For program will begin soon at Bennett School for pre-K – 5th program information and registration, please contact ZOA-MI grades. Bennett is located in Southwest Detroit. Over 80% of Executive Director Kobi Erez at 248-661-6000 or the students are of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity. The staff is [email protected]. “dedicated to reaching every student academically and building life-long learners. We believe that teaching goes beyond the ALISON LEE was one of 30 singers and musicians selected classroom and into the real world.” from around the world to participate in the New York Jewish Activities for tutors may include reading to groups, tutoring Music Festival at Symphony Space on Broadway this sum- one-to-one, music, science, art and gardening. Maybe you have mer. Using her , Leah Aliza, Alison performed some ideas. More details will follow but if you think you may be songs in Hebrew and Ladino. interested, please let me know. We will plan to carpool to the school. You can make a difference! We’re happy to tell the congregation about significant achieve- ments of adult members of Adat Shalom. Please email Judy Marx “If you believe it will work out, you’ll see opportunities. If you at: [email protected]. believe it won’t, you will see obstacles.” – Dr. Wayne Dwyer

Evva Hepner What Would Happen if You Fell? 248-798-7673 or [email protected] Jewish Family Service may be able provide you with a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS) to ensure that help is available at the push of a button. JFS is committed to helping older adults in our community age in place safely. PERS units are available at no cost to Jewish individuals who “Shoes to Share” - are 60 years or older, live in the tri-county area, and meet financial eligibility requirements. It’s Time to clean out your closets The project operates in conjunction with The Jewish Adat Shalom will once again be a collection site for “Shoes Fund and The Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit. If you or a to Share,” a National Council of Jewish Women of Greater loved one could benefit from this service, call the JFS Detroit community-wide shoe drive that benefits organiza - Resource Center at 248-592-2313 to see if you qualify. tions in Oakland and Wayne Counties. Last year this proj - ect collected over 5,000 pairs of shoes!

Now is the time to clean out our closets and find gently TO FAMILIES OF JEWISH WAR VETERANS… used shoes for children and adults. A collection box will be Adat Shalom is pleased to assist the National Museum of outside the school office downstairs until October 19. We American Jewish Military History in its project to build a hope that everyone will contribute to this worthwhile cause. database of all Jewish veterans. Data sheets are available at Please link shoes by their laces or Velcro or place each pair the synagogue for congregants and visitors to complete. in a plastic bag! American Jews have participated in every conflict since the Revolutionary War. Your help with this project will ensure that vet - erans in your family become a part of recorded American history. HEADCOVERINGS ACROSS FAITH TRADITIONS Please stop by, pick up a form, and Rabbi Rachel Shere will participate in a program present - return it to the coordinator of this project ed by the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit in Washington. from 3:30 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, October 18 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Royal Oak. The event will begin with an interactive panel discussion sharing and comparing head-covering customs across faith tra - Step 1. Go to: ditions, followed by a screening of the film Hats of Jerusalem . ivolunteer jewishdetroit.or# Along with Rabbi Shere will be representatives of the Muslim, 2 SIMPLE STEPS African-American Baptist, and Sikh communities. Step 2. Select volunteer opportuni - There is a $10 charge. Light refreshments will be avail - TO FINDING A ties tht fit your able. interests nd schedule. Si#n up! To pre-register, go to: www.detroitinterfaithcouncil.com MEANINGFUL or contact [email protected]. You may also pay at the door. VOLUNTEER sponsored by the Jewish Federtion 12 OPPORTUNITY of Metropolitn Detroit Concert News and more

FROM HAZZZAN GROSS (continued from page 3) “reunion,” the Amernet, Lauren and I have performed together twice more – at a Florida concert marking the anniversary of Kristallnacht, and as part of the Chamber Music Society of Louisville’s 2014-2015 season. We have a fantastic collabora - tion going and I cannot wait to continue our music making later this month. The Amernet ensemble members are masters of the clas - s i c a l string quartet repertoire, while also being highly commit - ted to more contemporary music. But the thing that excites me the most about the Amernet String Quartet is its passion for promoting Jewish music. This was the other major com - monality among us and the foremost reason why I wanted to bring the group to Adat Shalom. Not only is Yiddish and Israeli music in their repertoire, they are also devoted to recovering and rejuvenating the rich musical heritage of the Jewish people, much of which was neglected, suppressed, even silenced as a result of pre-World War II era European anti-Semitism. Our Sunday afternoon October 25 concert will be a f u n d raiser and all profits will directly benefit Adat Shalom. Lauren and I will both be singing with the Amernet, and our eldest son, Maxim, will also perform. Ticket prices will range from $15 General Admission (advance member price) to vari - ous sponsorship levels. We are offering a very exciting spon - sorship opportunity for patrons who donate at the $500 level or above: they will be invited to a private house reception and concert the evening of Saturday, October 24. This will be a wonderful opportunity to meet the members of the Amernet String Quartet and to hear Lauren and me sing with them in an up-close and personal performance. For further informa - tion about sponsorship perks and ticketing, please see box at right. I hope that you will be able to join us at Adat Shalom on October 25 and also consider becoming a sponsor. Not only will you be supporting the synagogue and its programming, but you will be part of a truly unique and first-rate concert.

13 FROM RABBI BERGMAN (continued from page 3) have been in her seventies or eighties. She had Memoriams in fact died of starvation before she was forty. She had not eaten in order to give my bubbie We send heartfelt condolences to the families of: and her siblings all of the meager food available KAREN BERDY, wife of Remy Berdy, mother of Geoffrey (Dina) Berdy, Marcus to them. Berdy and Rebecca Berdy, grandmother of Lev Berdy, sister of Larry My bubbie’s brother eventually made his Loberman and Ruby (Richard) Kushner w a y to America and brought the remaining fam - ily over. They had to start in Windsor, and CHARLES BERMAN, husband of the late Maxine Berman, father of Marsha become Canadian citizens before they could (Barry) Lewis, Gary Berman and the late Robert Berman, grandfather of come to America. There were still very strict Jeremy (Sidra) Lewis, Ryan (Donna) Lewis, Jordan, Rebecca and Samantha immigration quotas. Berman, great-grandfather of Max and Jesse Lewis. Also survived by daugh - Despite the terrible conditions she had ter-in-law Barbara Berman f a c e d as a child in Russia, and the challenges of coming to a new country without knowing a GEORGE DOVAS, father of David (Tal) Dovas, Eric (Bosmat) Dovas and Beth word of the language, my bubbie worked hard (Craig) Bradford, grandfather of Itai, Liav, Noam, Talya, Joshua and Daniel and figured it out. She got a job, and got mar - JACK GOLDFARB, husband of the late Edith Goldfarb, father of Robert ried. She raised a family, and even when my (Janice) Goldfarb, Larry (Sheryl) Goldfarb and Alan (Hilda) Goldfarb, grandfa - zadie passed away, she stayed strong and inde - ther of Evan, Alex, Rian, Shaun (Tara) and Randy Goldfarb and Mallory pendent. She helped other immigrants and got (Poyua) Dianat, brother of Sylvia Beresh involved in various charities and organizations, including Pioneer Women, now known as NORMA HESS, wife of the late Otto Hess, mother of Howard (Rhonda) Hess Naamat. and Karen (Steven) Soffin, grandmother of Mallory Soffin, Meagan Soffin, Now let me explain why we celebrated her Jordan Hess and Lyndsey Hess, great-grandmother of Eliza Hess, sister of b i r t h day on Hoshana Rabbah. The first is that Dennis (Susan) Kay, Myra Fried, and Bernyce Heller she remembers being told that she was born around that time of year. However, I believe that RONALD HOPP, husband of Diane Hopp, father of Amy Hopp, Judi Hopp there is a more powerful reason, and the reason Baptista, Richard (Elizabeth) Taylor, and Aimee Fleeter, grandfather of that many immigrants linked their birthdays to Hayleigh, Samantha, Jack, Kate and Sarah, brother of Bonnie McKnight and the Jewish calendar. There is a great power to Wallace (Juanita) Hopp being part of our people and being connected to our history through our holidays. Our holidays GAYLE BENDEROFF ISRAEL, wife of Sy Israel, mother of Laura (Daniel) are about how we got through challenging times Sinrod, Julia (Andrew) Edelstein, grandmother of Zachary, Charlotte and and thrived. Joseph, daughter of Ann Benderoff, sister of Paula (Howard) Donsky, Ilene My bubbie, and so many others, had very (Bruce) Kovan, Bruce (Carol) Benderoff, and Brian Benderoff h a r d lives, but they knew they were a part of MAX OKUN, husband of Elaine Okun, father of Philip Okun, Jane (Gary) something greater, something that would give Bomba and Melissa (Charles) Simon, grandfather of Ellie Simon and Jeremy them strength and would allow them to be a Simon, brother of Charles (Frimi) Okun source of strength to others. All of us share in that history, even if our JACK PORTNEY, husband of Rita Portney, father of Shelley (Lenny) Hutton, b i r t h days are not on specific holidays. To be Steven (Deborah) Portney, and Jeff (Andi) Portney, grandfather of Michelle part of the Jewish people is to find a way to cel - (Aaron) Bass, Sarah Hutton, Rachel Hutton, Morry Hutton, Rebecca Portney, ebrate our lives no matter what, and to be a David Portney, Daniel Portney, and Allison Portney, great-grandfather of source of blessing to the world. Judah and Simon Bass

FROM RABBI YOSKOWITZ SEYMOUR RAPP, husband of the late Dorothy Rapp, father of Rochelle (continued from page 3) (Steve) Krause, Steven (Judith) Rapp, Sharon (Marvin) Walkon, Lawrence (Lori) Rapp, Nadine (Brian) Jennings and Stanford (Geula) Rapp “Trials That Shaped The State of Israel,” with most of our four hours of study focused on the SAUL ROSE, husband of the late Miriam, father of Elana (Larry) Starr, Patty Kastner trial. Rose and Matthew (Sharon Dion) Rose, grandfather of Daniela Starr, Beginning on October 26, I will share at Madeline Rose and Adrienne Rose, brother of Sylvia Waldman, the late Rita Adat Shalom what I learned this summer at the “Ricki” Nederlander and Joe Rose Hartman Rabbinic Institute. Please join me in November for “Second Chances in Life: The MAYER SUBRIN, husband of Malka Subrin, father of Noah Subrin, Julie Story of Rabbi Akiva.” Before that we will have (Shaul) Englender and Rachel (Dave) Jensen, grandfather of Hannah Subrin, grappled with questions about Kastner’s inten - Dan (Maura) Englender, Sam (Jenna) Englender, Max, Tali and Eli Jensen, tions and the difficulty of making life and death brother of Harriet (Allan) Gelfond and Fran Kaner decisions during the Shoah. What were the moral implications of his decisions? What RONALD URBACH, Brother of Deborah (Richard) Warsh and Joan (Kenneth) would you have done if you had been in his Stern position? I will tell you the story of Kastner, of the June 22, 1955 verdict and of the Kastner SARAH WEINBERGER, wife of Samuel Weinberger, mother of Doris appeal verdict issued in 1958, the year after he (Frederick) Blechman, grandmother of Lisa Blechman, Stefanie (Yoni) Shoag, was murdered. Joshua (fiancee Alexa Finkelstein) Blechman, great-grandmother of Isaac If you would like to learn about this impor - Shoag and Orly Shoag tant trial that helped to shape Israel, come and ANTON YAGOLKOVSKY, husband of Aleta Yagolkovsky, father of Bella (Boris study with us on October 26 at 11:45 a.m. 14 Mogilevsky) Yagolkovskaya, grandfather of Zara and Ethel Mogilevsky Tributes We record with sincere appreciation the Marriage of Sammi & Michael Shapiro following generous contributions designed to by Hillary & Randell Shaw Adat Shalom Synagogue maintain the programs of Adat Shalom: honors by Joan & Ken Stern

Tribute Contributions CONGREGATIONAL FUND RSPosEaElDieY R RoEseCnO bVyE RDYia TnOe : & Harvey Howitt IKNa rMeEnM BOeRrdYy O bFy: Diane & Harvey Howitt öõ ADAT SHALOM’S trib - Ronald Coburn by Ronna Katzman & ute funds provide Kenny Whiteman and family BOY SCOUT FUND Suzanne Dibble by Diane & Harvey Howitt support for our many TROOP #364 Sandy Eichenhorn by Cindy & Howard IKNa rMeEnM BOeRrdYy O bFy: Martha & Steven Zinderman important synagogue Babcock; Lisa & Michael Betman and Barbara Goodman receiving the ZOA programs and servic - family; Lynda & Ron Charfoos; Debra & Lifetime Achievement award es, which help Jeffrey Devries; Joel Golden; Bernie Kent; by Martha & Steven Zinderman to define us as an Beryl & Mickey Levin; Sheryl Stollman Lucinda & Sandy Rosen receiving the ZOA outstanding congre - and family Lifetime Achievement award Maxine Flagg by Lois Shiffman gation. by Martha & Steven Zinderman Myron Gerber by Suzi & Jack Bindes We have set a $10 minimum price Rochelle Goldman by Ronna Katzman & öõ for tribute cards, on par with other Kenny Whiteman and family; Beverly K. & Randy Phillips; Lynn & Elliot Margolis HAROLD DUBIN MEMORIAL area congregations. Prayer Book David Lochhead by Danielle, Aaron, Sasha, Fund contributions are $36 for the TIKKUN ADAT FUND Sydney & Harrison Ruskin IHNe MidEi MSmORitYh ObyF : Charlotte Dubin daily Sim Shalom Prayer Book, $50 Norma Hess, Howard Neff for the Shabbat Sim Shalom Prayer by Lisa, Michael, Noah & Seth Betman ITNik HkOuNn OARd aOtF a: nd all that they did for us Book, and $50 for an Etz Hayim Max Okun by Diane & Harvey Howitt by Judy & Leonard Poger Chumash. Gerald Shulman by Roslyn Katzman, Ronna & Kenny Whiteman and family öõ We are very grateful to members Nechama Siegel by Amy & Michael Margolis Yahrzeits of: CHARLOTTE & PHILLIP EDELHEIT FUND and friends who have consistently Gertrude Berry; Esther Berry by Cynthia IRNo cMhEeMlleO RGYo lOdmF: an purchased tributes, marking lifecy - & Aaron Greenspan and family by Morrine & Steve Maltzman cle events and other significant Ann Burnstein by Dolores Mandell occasions, and we encourage your Albert H. Dworkin; Bertha Dworkin öõ continued support. Each greeting is by Cynthia & Aaron Greenspan individually prepared on a hand - Ted Frazis by Karen & Scott Lewis DR. MANUEL FELDMAN some card. George Greenspan; Ella Greenspan BETH ACHIM RELIGIOUS SCHOOL MEMORIAL FUND by Cynthia & Aaron Greenspan IN MEMORY OF: To arrange for a tribute, please send Jeffrey Herman by Shirley Herman Yahrzeits of: Leo Kallman by Andrea Rogoff Gertrude Feldman the following information to the Samuel Liebowitz by Sandy Shapiro by Susan & Michael Feldman Synagogue office: Samuel Lupovitch by Jacqueline Zeff Lawrence Hyman by Norman Hyman David Miller by Lucille Cherney Avery Gerald Staller, Sarah Weinbert 1. Name of Fund Rose Novetsky by Sylvia Pomerantz by Adele Staller 2. Occasion: (In memory of … In Betty Rath by Judy Blavin Alex Weisman by Shirley Herman öõ honor of … Speedy recovery to … ROBERT KORNWISE FUND (Please print names.) ITNh eH OANdaOtR S OhaFl: om Clergy and Alan Yost IMNa MxiEnMe OFRlaYg gO Fb:y Ruby & Richard Kushner; 3. Name(s) (first & last) and by David Karp Birth of Finn Levi Wagman by Neil Zechman Danielle & Aaron Ruskin and family address of person(s) to be notified Hazzan Gross and his wonderful singing Kim Max by Betsy & Jerry Loomus 4. Your name(s) & address at Ilana & Jonathan’s wedding IN HONOR OF: 5. Check for $10 per tribute by Judy & Arnie Goldman Birthday wishes for Valerie Indenbaum Barbara Goodman being honored by ZOA by Betsy & Jerry Loomus We will process your tribute and by Lisa & Michael Betman 60th anniversary of Beverly & Bob Rosenfeld mail it promptly. Special birthday of Kenny King Betsy & Jerry Loomus by Ruth & Michael Zerin To make a tribute online, go to: Marriage of Elizabeth & Aaron Lebovic öõ www.adatshalom.org/donate.php by Diane & Harvey Howitt, Joan & Ken THE FRANCES AND ALEX KUSHNER Stern MEMORIAL FUND In appreciation of the thoughtfulness by Mr. Tributes received by the 1st of the IKNa rMeEnM BOeRrdYy O bFy: Sandy Shapiro & Mrs. David Lieberman by Rae Nachbar George C. Dovas by Jeff Wehr; month will appear in the following Rabbi Shere being selected to go to Israel month’s VOICE. Terri Westerman by Marilynn Robinson Sandy Eichenhorn Birthday of Eitan Shere by Ruby & Richard Kushner If you would like information about by Marilynn Robinson how to establish a fund, please con- Bar Mitzvah of Eitan Shere IBNi rHthOdNaOysR oOf FB: eth Bradford, Elaine Serling by Marilynn Robinson tact Executive Director Alan Yost. by Ruby & Richard Kushner Anniversary of Rachel & Dan Shere Anniversary of Rabbi Rachel & Dan Shere by Marilynn Robinson by Ruby & Richard Kushner 15 Tributes Fred Kalt; Betsy & Joel Kellman; Marcia öõ Klain; Sharon & Barry Lesnick; Linda & öõ HILLEL ISAAC AND RACHEL MAISEL Eric Lutz; Robin & Ivan Melvin; Jackie & Myron Milgrom; Estelle Miller; Lucille MEMORIAL HOUSING THE JAY YOSKOWITZ HOMELESS FUND Miller; Rubin & Mike Moscow; JoAnne & Terry Nosan; Elaine Okun; Donna ISRAEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND RINo cMhEeMlleO RGYo lOdmF: an Pearlman; Sheila & Owen Pearlman and IANd aHtO SNhOaRlo OmF C: lergy by Evva & Michael Hepner family; Marianne & Jerome Pesick; Carol by Dennis Phillips and family Sandra Levine by Shirley Carp & Jeffrey Resnick; Linda & Joey Roberts; My children - Beth, Rabbi Laurie & Michael Sylvia Pearlman by Evva & Michael Hepner Sheryl & Shay Rosenfeld; Bill Rubenfaer; by Dennis Phillips Pearl Barahal by Geula Rapp Janis Ruden; Lee & Bruce Sack; Joni & Birth of Jonah Alexander Yoskowitz Yahrzeits of: Neil Satovsky; Donna & Bob Schaerer; Dan by Marilynn Robinson Louis Goldman by Charlotte Rosenberg Schiffer; Susie & Hal Serwer; Cindy Rabbi Yoskowitz being recognized by the Selig Tetove by Ruth & Michael Zerin Shaffran & Gary Schwartz; Elaine Jewish War Veterans by Marilynn Shenkman Beresh; Miriam & Jack Robinson AINn HniOvNerOsaRr yO Fo:f Rochelle & Joel Lieberman Shenkman; Helen Sherman; Susan Sosnick; by Joanie & Richard Goodman Irv Steinberg; Sherry & Danny Stewart; öõ Maxine Stoler; Sharon & Allan Studenberg; BREAKFAST & SEUDAH SHELISHIT CONTRIBUTORS TO HOUSING THE HOME - Sally Soberman; Joyce & Paul Wascher; Joyce & Jeffrey Weingarten; Susan & Jeffrey ISne mpteemmobrey r of Esther Shifman LEEttSaS & P HROarJvEeCy TL: ipsky, Ellen & Edward Betel, Young by Rosalie Gold Deborah & Steven Portney, Rochelle & Joel In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Emily Lieberman, Linda Goodman, Louis Berlin, IBNa Hr OMNitOzvRa hO Fo: f Ethan Weitzman Feldman by Julie Yashinsky Feldman Ruby & Richard Kushner, Sheri & Michael by The Helfman Family and Brad Feldman Biederman, Susan & Robert Sovel, Loida & David Moses, Sharon & Tom Lebovic In memory of Sylvia & Jack Dubin Jacqueline & Lawrence Zeff, Martin Zide, öõ by Charlotte Dubin Cheryl & Ron Rasansky, Lillian Kaufman, RONNIE POSEN YOUTH FUND In memory of Morris Sher by Anita & Ron Susan Kay, Saree & Steven Hantler, Sandra IYNa hMrEzeMitO oRfY M OitFz: i Goldberg by Sheilah Goldberg Taylor; Marlene & Seymour Bresler & Jonathan Jaffa, Judy & Martin Miller, In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of Benny Laurie & Jerome Rosenthal, Linda & Barry öõ Shaevsky by Marlo & Tom Shaevsky Rosenbaum, Michelle & Louis Elkus, STEVEN POSEN In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Jessica Francis, Sonia and Steven Shane, Diane YOUTH VOLUNTEER FUND Gordon by Loree & David Gordon Klein, Barbara Zaltz, Barbara & Gerald In honor of the Bat Mitzvah of Amanda Kolin ISNh HarOoNnO &R SOhFe: ldon Rocklin Cook, Gerald Sukenic, Carole Frank, Rena by Beryl & Mickey Levin by Deborah & Paul Kolin Tepman, Myrna & Joseph Salzman, Lisa Kaufman Kaplan, M. Jeffrey Maisels, Judy & John Marx, Margery Jablin, Sara Kovalsky öõ Minyan Breakfast Fund Rochelle & Jack Juni, Micki Grossman, MAURICE RAZNICK & JEAN RAZNICK IMNo MrtEoMn OGReYn sOeFr : by Eleanor Selvan Charlotte Dubin, Debbie & Jeffrey Supowit KLARISTENFELD MEMORIAL FUND Nechama Siegel by Ann & Burt Katz Lynn Keidan Segel & Lenny Segel. Sissi & ISNp eHcOiaNl ObRir tOhFd: ay of Gerrie Sollish Yahrzeits of: Max Lapides, Dennis Phillips, Geula & by Elaine & Mel Raznick Minnie Eisenberg by Harriet Friedman Stanford Rapp, Ruth Ann Singer Minnie Solomon by Sue & Dennis Kay öõ öõ IMNa HrrOiaNgOeRs oOf FL: izzie & Aaron Lebovic and MORRY NEUVIRTH BELLE & MAURICE ROSENDER Hayley & James Schafer by Harriet BAR & BAT MITZVAH FUND MEMORIAL FUND Friedman and Jody Sack IANr tMhEuMr OR. YK oOhFn: by Linda Levy IMNa MxiEnMe OFRlaYg gO Fb:y Ruth & Chuck Weingarten Ruth Hamburger WINe HdOdiNnOg Ro fO LFiz: zie & Aaron Lebovic by Ruth & Chuck Weingarten by Rochelle & Chuck Markle; Morton Metzger by Ruth & Chuck Weingarten ADAT SHALOM Sandy Shapiro Yahrzeit of Joseph Berlin by Louis Berlin MEMORIAL PARK öõ StPeEvEenD YR oRsEeCnOdeVrE bRyY BOoFn: nie Shapiro SYLVIA & ABE PEARLMAN öõ EDUCATION FUND AINb eM EPeMaOrlRmYa On Fb: y Marcia Klain RABBI JACOB E. & JEAN SEGAL FUND Sylvia Pearlman by Susan & Benson Barr; YINa hMzEeMit OoRf YS aOraFh: Cottler Millie & Aaron Berg; Lynda & Ron by Sylvia & Bernard Cohen Charfoos; Kathi Cohen; DeDe & Alan Cohn; Charna Cook; Mara Daien, Cathie öõ THE CEMETERY IS OPEN FROM 9 AM TO 5 PM Vyse, Tracey Allen, Kala Sabhapathy, SISTERHOOD TORAH FUND MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND SUNDAY. Vickie Croskey-Wilson & Kelly Jakubiec; SINo pMhEieM OBaRrYk mOFa:n by Helen Bayles Lenore & Stan Dorfman; Marla, Brian, CLOSED ON SHABBAT AND JEWISH HOLIDAYS. Jayden & Jax Falcon; Annette & Gerald öõ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE PURCHASE OF Freedman; Kelly & Joe Gabry; Linda & CEMETERY PLOTS, PLEASE CALL STEVEN Charles Goss; Esther & Ronnie Gross; STARMAN FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND GOLDSMITH, 248-798-9995, Adele Gudes; Jill & David Guz; Jill & Jay IN MEMORY OF: OR DENISE GALLAGHER, 248-851-5100. Hollander; Ruth & Alan Hurvitz; Denise & Sandy Eichenhorn, Maxine Flagg by Cherie & Richard Chosid 16 Looking forward to… THIS MONTH t a d EREV SIMCHAT TORAH A Monday, October 5

@ Free Raffle 6:30 pm with many h Singing and dancing with the Torah a chances to win! r for adults & children of all ages. o You pick Consecration: A Celebration of Beginnings of Learning with our clergy. T your prize!

t Stay and enjoy a camp-style Oneg. a Learn about family camp and have h the opportunity to win awesome c raffle prizes! No RSVP necessary. m i S

NEXT WINTER AND SUMMER 2016 Travel with the Adat Shalom Clergy

DISCOVER ISRAEL with Rabbi Aaron and Ruth Bergman February 10-22, 2016 Join Hazzan Daniel Gross on the Cantors Assembly trip to SPAIN July 3-14, 2016

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This fall we were pleased to greet many new member families at our High Holy Day E

services and at our Sukkot celebrations. G A T S

Thank you to our Adat Shalom volunteers who delivered introductory packets, compli - O P

mentary machzorim and flowers to each new family prior to Rosh Hashanah. S L A C

We look forward to seeing all of you many times this year and wish you a hearty wel - I come to the Adat Shalom family. D O I R E

May you be blessed with good health and happiness in the upcoming season, and may P we have the opportunity to add your pictures to the Adat Shalom family album many times during 5776. (Please see next month’s Voice for a complete list of our new members.)

CANDLE LIGHTING SHABBAT ENDS Friday: Saturday Oct 2 . . 6:54 p.m. Oct 3 . . 7:54 p.m. 9 . . 6:42 p.m. 10 . . 7:42 p.m. 16 . . 6:31 p.m. 17 . . 7:31 p.m. 23 . . 6:20 p.m. 24 . . 7:20 p.m. 30 . . 6:10 p.m. 31 . . 7:10 p.m.

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