June-July 2018 | Sivan/Tammuz 5778 | Vol. 44 No. 9
Take a walk. Say a prayer. Find your space. PAGES 8-9
Kleinman Pecan Grove Re-energize and refocus with a peaceful walk through our beautiful pecan grove located along Northwest Highway.
CINEMA EMANU-EL 2018 P. 14 CLERGY MESSAGE Making a Splash,
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R ’ve always been drawn to water. domestic abuse, a painful divorce, a complicated surgery, a I grew up by the Pacific Ocean tragic loss. And the mikvah continues to be one way to mark and loved early morning the gratitude and responsibility of becoming a parent, to drives along Route 1 when the prepare for an upcoming wedding or to start any exciting waterI was calm, a mix of purples and new life chapter. blues. I love hikes along creeks that lead to I often marvel at the “glow” that radiates from people a glistening pond or lake. I treasure the delicious moments after they immerse. I believe that glow emerges from a sense of bathing my kiddos, which has now become more like an of renewed hope, embedded in the word itself which shares effort to keep the tidal waves of splashes from crashing over the same root with the Hebrew word for hope (tikvah). As we onto the bathroom floor. sense our strength and our vulnerability in the face of life’s I have also been frightened by water, its power and might. joys and challenges, the waters hold us in the hope of God’s Our home was nestled in the mountains which dramatically presence as we make our way forward. As we sense our origins arose from the Santa Monica Bay. I knew that heavy rains from water and our return, the warmth of the mikvah can often led to mudslides. Having lived in Texas now for seven dissipate our fear and reinvigorate our hope of a world made years, heavy rains have taken on a whole new dimension, as whole. Like discovering a spring in the midst of a desert, the we support our Reform congregations and colleagues in the tradition of ritual immersion can revive and renew us as we rebuilding efforts following Hurricane Harvey. journey through life. Water is both awesome and sustaining, which is why it is Immersion can be transformative, and this is true for prominently featured in the sacred stories of our Torah. The experiences beyond the mikvah. We are so fortunate at waters of creation. The waters of the Sea of Reeds, which the Temple to have ongoing programs and efforts that allow Israelites crossed over into freedom. The waters of Miriam’s us to fully embrace new learning and growth. In one such miraculous well that traveled through the desert. When opportunity, I joined Temple members for the last day of a the Israelites crossed the sea, they sang, recognizing the great g2g trip to Savannah and Charleston. In our closing ritual, force of water and their gratitude for safe passage: “God is my participants spoke of the knowledge they gained, the deeper strength and might; God is my deliverance. This is my God connections they felt, and their excitement to continue and I will build God a permanent sanctuary.” (Exodus 15:2). building relationships upon their return. It was inspiring to The waters of the ritual bath, which we call the mikvah, witness what can happen when people step out of their daily are infused with these ancient stories of our people. But just routine and try something new—at all life stages! like the Torah itself, the ritual of immersing in the mikvah So go ahead and dive in this summer—to something has been reinterpreted and reimagined. It can be for us a new, something healing, something fun. Hopefully a beach, dynamic living tradition. Just a few miles north on Hillcrest a pool or a waterfall is part of your routine. Wherever your Avenue, the community mikvah housed at Congregation journey takes you, enjoy the transformative and restorative Tiferet Israel is frequented by Temple members for life cycle power of immersion, and know that we, your Temple clergy events and spiritual healing. It continues to be for many and community, are here to walk with you as you make one way to feel greater spiritual restoration after suffering your way.
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IN THIS ISSUE HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE Summer Prayer 3 Thanks Y’all Shabbat 4 High Holy Days 5 Welcome Shabbat 6 Shabbat Services 7 Tishah B’Av 7 Interfaith Pride Shabbat 7 FOR FAMILIES PAGE Interfaith Summer Splash 6 The more relaxed summer months offer a wonderful opportunity to FOR 20s AND 30s PAGE explore celebrating Shabbat in different ways. Of course, we’ll always Atid Late Night Shabbat 6 do candle blessings, read the yahrzeit list and say Kaddish. We’ll also Mussar for Millennials 6 use our time together to try new expressions of prayer, with song, silence, Tu B’av Wine Tasting 6 learning and connection to one another and God. Bring your curiosity and a wrap (the AC really works!) and let prayer take you to new places. EMPTY NESTERS PLUS PAGE The Well: A Caregiver’s Day Out 5 g2g on the Go 5 FRIDAY NIGHTS COMMUNITY PAGE 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Casual dress welcome • Oneg receptions before and after services Clergy Message 2 Our Community 4 Kids of all ages are always welcome • Child care available Caregivers Support Group 5 Grief Support 5 Oneg Bakers Needed 6 LEARNERS MINYAN Temple Journeys 10 June 15 Cinema Emanu-El 14 Stories of the Heart Concert 15 A service to explore how all the prayers fit together. WRJ PAGE WRJ Events 6 PRAYER LAB Judaic Treasures Summer Hours 6 June 22, July 13, August 10 Let go of rigid conventions and experiment with different forms of prayer. What ADULT LEARNING PAGE does it feel like to pray through chant or movement? How do different spaces Adult Hebrew 13 affect our experiences? How does secular music, poetry or silence help us to Intro to Judaism 13 identify new spiritual paths? This is your chance to experiment with us in our Israel Book Club 13 liturgy lab. We may change the components of the experiment, but the goal Temple Book Club 13 remains the same: to open our hearts to the Divine and to transform ourselves intellectually, spiritually and emotionally. PHILANTHROPY Contributions 11-13
Temple clergy and staff are available to support members of our community dealing with mental health and ongoing Confidential financial assistance is available physical health issues. Please reach out to us if you or a friend for most Temple events, tuition and dues. or family member is dealing with depression, addiction, grief, cancer, chronic conditions, infertility or another condition.
Contact: Meredith Pryzant, [email protected]
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OUR COMMUNITY BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH Henry Karpeles, Jordan Theo Benjamin June 23 Newman, Rosen, June 2 Son of Jennifer June 9 Son of Emily & Jason Daughter of Miller & Mark Karpeles Jolie & Michael Rosen Shelton School Newman Parkhill Junior Tikkun Olam: Greenhill High School For the Love of the Lake Tikkun Olam: North Texas Tikkun Olam: Vickery Meadow Food Bank Emma and Jack Yurich, May 12 Myles Jai Children of Joanne & Joe Yurich Lowenberg, Morgan Perry, June 6 Greenhill School June 9 Daughter of Holli & Jon Perry Tikkun Olam: Emma and Jack Son of Sonia Frankford Middle School raised more than $20,000 for & Anthony Tikkun Olam: Legacy at Willow Bend Karing 4 Kliptown, a project Lowenberg to purchase shoes and soccer St. Mark’s balls for children in Soweto, School of Texas South Africa Tikkun Olam: Vogel Alcove NEW & RETURNING IN MEMORIAM Charles Crane Steven Horowitz, MEMBERS Father of Gary Crane, Wendy Horowitz Adam and Lauren Barrer Nancy Crane Black and Monica Berry and Russell Crane Scott Horowitz Stepfather of Jeff Brother of Ronnie Josh, Randi and Liam Cohen Rubinett, Arthur Horowitz Jared and Sarah Harding Rubinett, Tracy Sutton Bette Katz and Deidra Klemm Gail LeVine Mother of Sheri Cobb Lindsay, Jeffrey, Graham and Brother of Louise Greta Melvin Halfpenny, Ruth Shawn Kelly Gibson and Robert Husband of Roni Kelly Kathy Rapport, Jacob and Halfpenny, Jr. Father of Baer and Ruth Finkelstein Kessler Kelly Joseph Fischer Stuart, Calem, Karen and Son of Sharon and Husband of Evelyn Declan Reeves Larry Kelly Fischer Brother of Erin Kelly Philip, Lily and Willem Father of Lauren and Janet de Jesus Stoelman Daitch Noah Williams Robert Mayer, Jr. Harriet Friedman Father of Mary Anne Mother of Linda Sheff SHABBAT AND DINNER Mayer Redmond Hannah Goren FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Ronald Metzger WEDDINGS Greenspan Father of Joshua 6:15pm | STERN CHAPEL Stepmother of Lauren Katzberg and Noah Metzger Einstein Saralynn Busch Margaret Parks Miriam Kaplan and Josh Ozer Charlie Haddock Mother of Connie Lust Y’all Come, Pardners! Lisa Vine and David Rubin Long time Temple employee Helen Irene Reiter Let clergy and staff show our Mother of Steve Reiter appreciation for all the ways you make Freddy Hernandez Temple the amazing place it is. Followed Father of Landon & Wayne Schweikhard CONVERSION Logan Hernandez Father of Jon by Ta’am 8500 barbecue dinner Robin Boyer Schweikhard Donna Higier Attire: Come as you are, Sister of Thomas Sy Shabsis blue jeans encouraged! Higier Father of Kelly Shabsis Register: participate.tedallas.org/ and Leslie Ree BABY NAMING Jay Horowitz taam8500 Father of George Slosky Noa Jane Epstein Cost: $5 per person, or $18 for Daughter of Lesley Bogdanow Michael Horowitz, Father of Tammara and Matt Epstein Gary Horowitz, Kollinger a family of four or more.
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SPIRITUAL Caregivers Support QUESTIONS June 5, July 3 Group FOR THE SEASON and August 7 10:30am-2:30pm First Tuesday of the HIGH HOLY DAYS 5779 Month During The Well A fun, activity-filled day on the first Tuesday The High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah of the month for those with early stage 10:30-11:30am and Yom Kippur fall within the beautiful Alzheimers or other dementias holiday season from Elul through Open to the community Simchat Torah, a period of spiritual Rejuvenating break for caregivers and not limited to renewal, memory and celebration. We caregivers with attendees at The Well. look forward to sharing seven questions Advance registration is required by contacting Becky Slakman, of the season, one for each week, Facilitated by Jewish [email protected] beginning the week of August 12. As Family Service, Temple staff and clergy prepare for this registration not required. exciting time of year, here are some important dates to keep in mind. This program is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association and funded by Contact: Meredith Pryzant, Women of Reform Judaism. [email protected] JUNE 15 A personalized appeal for the Book of Remembrance, which is distributed during Yizkor on Yom Kippur, will be sent out to all members. Many members Help and Healing: of our community use this occasion to ON THE GO make a financial gift in memory of their Grief Series with loved ones. Jewish Family Sunday, June 10 JUNE 20-AUGUST 2 Service Dinner & Theater Volunteers are needed to prepare Temple’s semi-annual grief series, “Prelude to a Kiss” Pocket Sandwich Theater packets and admission cards for facilitated by a therapist from 5400 E. Mockingbird Lane mailing. Contact: Debbie Fuqua, Jewish Family Service, begins Play at 7pm: $12, Doors open at 5:30pm [email protected] Aug. 7. It will meet on Tuesdays Transportation: Drive on your own or from 11:30am-1pm carpool from Temple (leaving at 5pm) JULY 13 The High Holy Days packet will be for six consecutive weeks. RSVP online: participate.tedallas.org/ mailed. The third session will include g2gpocketsandwichtheater discussion with a member of RSVP by phone: JULY 27 Temple clergy about Jewish Lauren Kahn, 214.706.0000, ext. 146 All contributions and Book of beliefs and practices surrounding Remembrance forms are due. grief. Preregistration is required. Tuesday, July 17 JULY 31 Cost: $30 Cinema Emanu-El Dinner & Movie Choir rehearsals begin. Volunteers are “Joe’s Violin” and “Dreaming of A Jewish invited to join the Temple Emanu-El To preregister: Christmas” (2 films for the price of one!) Choir for the High Holy Days or Deborah Leibensberger, anytime. Contact: Chris Crook, [email protected] Dinner at 5:45pm, $14 [email protected] Movie at 7pm, $5 Information: (see pp. 14 for Cinema Emanu-El 2018 AUGUST 17 Meredith Pryzant, lineup and ticket pricing) Director of Member Support, Admission cards will be mailed. RSVP online: participate.tedallas.org/ [email protected] cinemadinner
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WRJ EVENTS Lilith Salon Sunday, June 3, 3-5pm, private home This small-group discussion focuses on articles in Lilith Help Make Shabbat SWEET Magazine. This month’s topic is “Me Too.” The delicious Oneg Shabbat sweets are provided weekly RSVP: Phyllis Mills, 972.386.1852 by dedicated bakers, and coordinated by Women of Reform Judaism. We invite you to try some new recipes Daughters of Abraham or pull out old favorites and donate a batch of sweets to This interfaith group seeks to enhance understanding an upcoming Shabbat. It’s easy! of the spiritual and cultural similarities and differences among the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. Bake: A recipe or two of a delicious treat. Note: Peanuts Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected], are forbidden. If other nuts are used, please label 214.801.7463 accordingly. Gluten-free and sugar-free items are always welcome. Please label. Thursday, June 21, 7-8:30pm, First United Methodist Church 503 North Central Expressway, Richardson Deliver: Bring your labeled items to the Reception Topic: Refugees, Travelers, Wayfarers Desk anytime Thursday or by 9:30am on Friday.
Thursday, July 19, 7-8:30pm, Linz Hall Contact: Celia Saunders, [email protected], Topic: Creation Stories from our Faiths 214.502.1902
Summer Splash with Interfaith Families Saturday, June 2 | 4-6pm Campbell Green Spraypark | 16600 Hillcrest Ave. SUMMER HOURS
Dive into summer with Temple’s interfaith families. Monday-Friday | 11-3pm or by appointment We’ll provide hamburgers and hot dogs to grill. 469.230.5195 | [email protected] Bring a blanket and picnic food. $10 per family RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ interfaith-families-spring-splash SUMMER NIGHTS The calendar for Temple’s 20s and 30s community is sizzling! A Red Carpet Welcome Shabbat Honoring Saturday, June 23: Late Night [Havdalah] Shabbat New and Prospective Members Register: participate.tedallas.org/latenightshabbat Friday, August 24 Sunday, June 3: Intro to Mussar for Millennials, Early Oneg Reception: 5:45pm 10:30am-12pm
JUNE Learn all about this modern interpretion of the Shabbat Evening Service: 6:15pm ancient practice of personal growth fueled by Jewish Ta’am 8500 Shabbat Dinner following services values, led by Leslie Cohn-Wein Register: participate.tedallas.org/welcomeshabbat Register: participate.tedallas.org/mussarformillennials
Do you know anyone who might want to learn more Friday, July 20: Late Night Shabbat, 7:30-9:30pm about Temple Emanu-El? We invite you to bring “not yet Register: participate.tedallas.org/latenightshabbat member” friends to a special Shabbat of welcoming
and warmth. Table hosts and hostesses needed! JUlY Thursday, July 26: Celebrate Tu B’av, the Jewish Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] holiday of love. 7-9pm Register: participate.tedallas.org/tubavatid
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B’haalot’cha Chukat D’varim Numbers 8:1-12:16 Numbers 19:1-22:1 Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Friday, June 1 Friday, June 22 Friday, July 20 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Prayer Lab Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Leslie Niren Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Leslie Niren Saturday, July 21 Saturday, June 2 10:30am, Stern Chapel Tishah B’Av 10:30am, Stern Chapel Saturday, June 23 Rabbi Daniel Utley A Day of Mourning Shabbat Nosh Following 10:30am, Stern Chapel Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Daniel Utley Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Saturday, July 21 Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern 7pm, Stern Chapel 7pm | Stern Chapel Tisha B’av Service 4:30pm, Stern Chapel 10:30am, Olan Sanctuary Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Join us for our annual Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Leslie Niren Tishah B’Av observance Cantor Vicky Glikin Bar Mitzvah: Theo Rosen of study, prayer, silence Bar Mitzvah: Henry Karpeles and song. Meaning the Va-et’chanan “ninth of Av”, Tishah B’Av Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 is a traditional day of Sh’lach L’cha Balak Numbers 13:1-15:41 Numbers 22:2-25:9 mourning the destruction Friday, July 27 of both ancient Temples 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Friday, June 8 Friday, June 29 in Jerusalem. In Reform 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Judaism, it has become Thanks Y’all Shabbat Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin our practice to remember Rabbi Debra Robbins Saturday, July 28 Rabbi Daniel Utley Jewish tragedies in our Saturday, June 30 10:30am, Stern Chapel Cantor Vicky Glikin 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins history and recommit Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern ourselves and our Saturday, June 9 Peggy Kaufman, community to Jewish life. 10:30am, Stern Chapel Lay Prayer Leader Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist Pinchas Numbers 25:10-30:1 Interfaith Pride Shabbat 10:30am, Olan Sanctuary Rabbi Daniel Utley Friday, July 6 A celebration of family and friends in partnership with the Cantor Leslie Niren 6:15pm, Stern Chapel LGBT communities of Beth El Binah and Temple Shalom Bat Mitzvah: Jordan Newman Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Vicky Glikin Friday, June 22 | 7:30pm 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Saturday, July 7 Northaven United Methodist Church, 11211 Preston Road Cantor Leslie Niren 10:30am, Stern Chapel Bar Mitzvah: Myles Lowenberg Shabbat Nosh Following Cantor Vicky Glikin MITZVAH MOMENTS: SUMMER COLLECTIONS To volunteer at these or other service project opportunities, contact Debbie Fuqua, [email protected]. Korach Matot-Mas’ei Numbers 16:1-18:32 Numbers 30:2-36:13 JUNE PARTNER JULY PARTNER Jill Stone Elementary School Friday, June 15 Friday, July 13 Heart House, an after-school program 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel for refugee and underprivileged children NEEDED Learners Minyan Prayer Lab NEEDED Kleenex and reward stickers Rabbi Daniel U tley Rabbi Debra Robbins Art and activity supplies such as for teacher boxes Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin markers, glue sticks, construction paper, BRING TO Saturday, June 16 Saturday, July 14 bubbles, soccer balls, jump ropes Cinema Emanu-El film screenings am 10:30am, Stern Chapel 10:30 , Stern Chapel throughout the month Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen BRING TO Cantor Leslie Niren Randy Pearlman, Cantorial June 8 Ta’am 8500 dinner at Temple Soloist
JUNE-JULY 2018 • The Window 7 Wherever you are at Temple, you’re always just steps away from basking in sunshine, breathing fresh air and feeling a sacred connection to God. Take a moment to explore the natural beauty that surrounds Temple and all that it has to offer. Whether you’re seeking a quiet space to pray, a relaxing place to schmooze or an open area to run around, Temple has that perfect spot for you outdoors. And yes, there’s plenty of shade.
“The waves crash, over and over, onto the shore. The rocks that cover the beach, rounded by the surf, tumble against one another underneath the water. The sun shines warmly on my skin, the air is still, even the gulls stand silent at attention. There is only the clamor of the ocean. This is surely what the universe sounded like, on the third day described in the book of Genesis, when the dry land emerged and the seas were gathered (Genesis 1:10). This is the sound of God’s work creating the world, the sound the psalmist knew when she wrote, ‘let the sea roar and the waves resound, let the world and Pollock Courtyard with Barbara Zale Celebration Courtyard This scenic courtyard is home to many casual and formal everything in it ring out.’ (Psalm 98:7) In this moment moments. Pictured: the daily minyan enjoying a fine day. I am witness to the majestic work of creation and I respond with blessing, Blessed are You, Adonai, Creator of the Universe, for the life-giving waters of the sea.”
“May all the foliage of the field awake at my coming, —Rabbi Debra Robbins to send the power of their life into the words of my prayer, so that my prayer and speech are made whole through the spirit of all growing things.”
—Reb Nachman of Bratslav
Stern Chapel The wall of windows in Stern Chapel reminds Nasher-Haemisegger Family Atrium us that we are always connected to the Relax under the shade of the live oak trees. outside world both physically and spiritually.
8 The Window • JUNE-JULY 2018 “On a recent visit to Muir Woods National Park, I was deeply moved by the experience of walking among the towering redwood trees. These quiet giants, with their long straight trunks reaching into the heavens, projected incredible beauty and strength and a sense of immortality. These trees have been witness to so much more than we will ever get to see. And they will continue to stand witness long after we are but a distant memory. Seeing the long-gone mother trunk surrounded by its descendants that had sprouted all around was a powerful metaphor for the way we can live our lives—giving of ourselves and leaving behind Wasserman Gan T’filah a circle of strong new trees. I felt a strong sense of This tranquil, sacred space is located God’s presence in the midst of this primordial forest on the north side of Temple. and was moved to bless my children as we walked together quietly, holding hands.”
—Cantor Vicky Glikin “Grant me the ability to be alone; may it be my custom to go outdoors each day among the trees and grass— among all growing things and there may I be alone, and enter into prayer, to talk with the One to whom I belong.”
—Reb Nachman of Bratslav
Haas Amphitheater Green space and terraced seating add a relaxed feel to this venue, made possible by the recent expansion.
Gaga Pit Temple kids of all ages enjoy the popular dodgeball game that originated in Israel.
“One of the fundamental tenets of Jewish spirituality for me is the oneness of all creation. Being outside in nature—whether hiking in the Berkshire Mountains or just sitting under a tree in my backyard—serves to remind me that I participate in something much greater than myself, that I am woven into the fabric of God’s greater creation. That recognition is deeply humbling and powerfully ennobling all at once.” Coming Soon: Family Engagement Space This multipurpose outdoor space will be a perfect
—Rabbi David Stern spot to relax with your favorite book or to reserve for a private event.
JUNE-JULY 2018 • The Window 9 TRAVEL WITH TEMPLE Temple Journeys Take Two in 2019! Announcing two new opportunities to travel with our community
ISRAEL SPAIN Food, Arts, Culture Exploring our Jewish Roots May 19-30, 2019 October 23-November 3, 2019 Led by Cantor Leslie Niren Led by Rabbis David Stern and Nancy Kasten, A cultural and culinary odyssey through Israel. and Scholar-in-Residence Paul Liptz, Designed for return visitors who want in addition to local guides in each city a deeper dive TEMPLEinto Israeli culture. JOURNEYS
ISRAEL 2018 December 22, 2018-January 2, 2019 Led by Rabbi Amy Ross and Rabbi Daniel Utley Spaces are still available for this multigenerational tour through living history, where we’ll witness ancient stories through a modern lens, perfect for first-timers as well as those ready to fall in love with the land all over again. Many of the activities provide dual tracks for first-timers and returnees. Details and itinerary at arzaworld.com
Contact for all three experiences: Karen Hoffman, [email protected]
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GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tributes for Sustaining Temple
Our Congregation by Fred Hall by David & Louise Rosenfield YES Fund of Sisterhood by Kim Ho Appreciation of Rabbi Amy Ross Support of the Youth, Education by Cole Horowitz Dora Aronson Helping by Teach the Shoah Foundation and Service program of Hands Fund by Michael & Dena Horowitz Women of Reform Judaism Distributions by Rabbi David by Michael Kane Appreciation of Hannah by Dana & David Kleiman Rubin-Schlansky Appreciation of Carol Brin Stern to individuals in need of By Phyllis & Martin Mills financial assistance, particularly by Jill & Benton Middleman by Teach the Shoah Foundation by Mark & Charla Miller in dire situations Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Eleanor Trachtenberg by Hannah & Harlan Pollock Daniel Utley by Miriam Cohen Memory of Jack Greenberg by Jerome & Phyllis Prager by Michael Ozer & Pat Kalmans by Marlene Franklin by Carol Greenberg & Albert by Mitchell & Rita Rasansky by Joshua Ozer & Miriam by Phyllis & Martin Mills Leviton by David Saddock Kaplan Ozer by Ettie &Melvin Weinberg by Pamela Sarkisian Denesuk Memory of Anna F. Kirschner Memory of Betty & Albert by Selma Bookatz by Gregg & Tami Sheena Contribution by Paula Siegel by Richard M. French Zeitzew Memory of Robert Kramer by Steven, Alexis & Jason by Brooks Mitchell by Marlene Franklin by Marianne Morris Spiritas by Allison Zeitlow & Jordan Memory of Paulene & Herman Memory of Dorothy Levenson by Krys Westfall Furman Franklin by Aileen Weycer by Marianne Morris Honor of Chuck Clarke by Marlene Franklin by Ethel Zale by Suzie Ablon Memory of Michael Gruber Memory of Bette Katz Clergy Good Works Fund Honor of Peggy Papert by Miriam Cohen by Sheri & William Cobb Distributions to charitable by Hannah & Carl Beren organizations, individuals in by Melvin & Ettie Weinberg Memory of Harriet Friedman Bar Mitzvah of Chase Chazanow by WRJ Executive Board/The need or community causes by Memory of Robert Kramer by Mark & Jennifer Chazanow WELL Committee Temple’s clergy by Dot Heller Memory of Gertrude “Gerry” by Ruth Robinson Bat Mitzvah of Samantha Memory of Grandmother of Freeman Stacy Bruce Davis Asinof Memory of Milton Levy by Sharon & Michael Freeman by WRJ Executive Board by Paula Asinof by Joanne & Steve Levy Memory of Zachery Bell Conversion of Robin Boyer Memory of Sister of Donna Gart by David & Betty Jo Bell Memory of Arnold Mandel by Igor Rakovchik by Miriam Cohen by Judy & Don Cohn by David & Betty Jo Bell Memory of Robert Mayer, Jr. by Judy & Don Cohn Memory of Ellene Breinin Anne and Sam Kesner Caring by Celia Saunders by Bob & Lynn Behrendt Memory of Dick Morrow Congregation Fund Appreciation of Martha & by Dot Heller by Jerome & Phyllis Prager Assistance for Temple members Michael Fleisher through all phases of life by Marlene Franklin Memory of Gilbert Bruneman Memory of Sidney Presser including hospitalization, elder by Dot Heller by Barbara Presser care, military service, mental Honor of Meaders Ozarow Memory of Andrew Unterberg health challenges and grief by Celia Saunders Memory of Ron Fiedelman by Marlene Fischer Memory of Harriet Friedman Memory of Rae Adams by Bruce & Ann Kimmell by Dot Heller by Jill & Benton Middleman by Sarith Abramowitz by Celia Saunders & by Sondra Hollander by Susan & Allyn Kramer Minnette Klein by Gail Brown Nusinow by Jerome & Phyllis Prager by Jerome & Phyllis Prager by Carol Miller by Celia Saunders & by Ruth Robinson David Saunders by Ruth Robinson by Robb & Judy Steinberg Memory of Jerrold Goldberg by Adrian Goldberg Memory of Gussie Flax Memory of David Whiting Birth of Mia Sivan Schachter by Sondra Hollander by Dot Heller Memory of Albert B. Green by Celia & David Saunders Memory of Harriet Friedman by Harriet Whiting by Barbara & Edward Stone Honor of Erin Zopolsky by Linda & Mike Sheff Appreciation of Cantor Memory of Mack Potter by Celia Saunders Memory of Jay B. Horowitz Vicky Glikin by Natalie Potter Honor of Barbara Solomon by Suzie Ablon by Michael Ozer & Pat Kalmans Memory of Harry Silverstein by Celia & David Saunders by Debbie & Marc Andres by Joshua Ozer & Miriam by Natalie Potter by Mary Lee & Michael Broder Kaplan Ozer Honor of Harold Kolni by Celia & David Saunders by Robert Buchheit Appreciation of Rabbi by Peter Carlson Kimberly Herzog Cohen Honor of Ilene Zidow by Richard & Susan Diamond by Robert J. Goldfarb by Celia Saunders by Roger Filizetri by Cathy & Craig Glick Appreciation of Rabbi by Diana Gomez Debra Robbins by Juliette & Harold Goodman by Robert J. Goldfarb
JUNE-JULY 2018 • The Window 11 CONTRIBUTIONS WRJ/Sisterhood of Temple Memory of Eleanor Trachtenberg Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Memory of Aaron Toplitz Emanu-El by Helaine Trachtenberg Building Endowment Fund by Frances Blatt Support of Women of Reform Memory of Sara Cohen Wolf Support for maintenance of Memory of Eleanor Trachtenberg Judaism by Helaine Trachtenberg Temple’s building by Carolyn & Herbert Garon by Simon Sargon & Bonnie Contribution Memory of Celia Zelen Memory of Freda V. Bernstein Glasgow by Meighan Vafa by Louise Lerner by Harold Krom Memory of Andrew Unterberg Honor of Erin Zopolsky Birthday of Gerald Strug Contribution by June Leib by Barbara & Edward Stone by Peachy Rudberg by Michael Ozer Memory of Samson Wiener Our Temple and Temple Emanu-El General by Nancy Wiener Marcus Cemetery Cemetery Endowment Fund Appreciation of Cantor Distribution from the Temple’s Temple Emanu-El Vicky Glikin Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg foundation supporting the General Fund by Nancy & Jason Shanks Building Fund maintenance and improvement Support of Temple’s general Upkeep and maintenance of of the cemetery grounds programs and events Birthday of Rosalie Alexander our historic building by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Memory of Jay B. Horowitz Memory of Kate Blum Memory of Zachary by Fonda Glazer by Ronald & Carolyn Blum Honor of Simon Sargon Benjamin Bell by Rosalie Alexander Memory of Harriet Friedman by David & Betty Jo Bell Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Terri & Alan Greenspan Memorial Cemetery Fund Aline C. Rutland Prayer Memory of Jennie Bock Memory of Jay B. Horowitz by Eugene Bock Beautification and Book Fund improvements of the Temple by JCC Board of Directors Purchases of prayer books Memory of Ellene Breinin Emanu-El Cemetery Memory of Robert Mayer Memory of Charles Feldman by Alan & Rita Sue Gold by Wendy & George Palmer by Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer Memory of Lou Ravkind by Helen Feldman & Feld, LLP by Will & Barbara Friedman Memory of Ralph Meyers Memory of Beatrice Michaels by Howard & Rory Meyers Memory of Bessie Cohen Memory of Gail Wise by Helen Feldman by Helaine Trachtenberg by The Staff & Directors of the Birthday of Rhea Wolfram Memory of Walter Zashin International Folk Art Market by Jan, George & Paula, Joel by Linda Wisch-Davidsohn Memory of Fannie Epstein Santa Fe & Marcy Mirmelstein by Bertha & Edward Epstein Appreciation of Rabbi Adult Programs Memory of Morris Epstein David Stern Temple Emanu-El by Fred & Ann Margolin by Sharon Balaban, Paul Buxt, Endowment Fund Katherine F. Baum Adult Memory of Edith Epstein Noa & Eli Distribution from the Temple’s Education Fund by Fred & Ann Margolin foundation supporting Temple’s Support for adult education support programs Memory of Ron Fiedelman Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Dana Cutright Garden Fund Memory of Harriett Friedman Memory of Rae Adams Maintenance of the by Nancy & David Brickman by Carol & Barry Sobol Memory of Sara Maryn Golding Klein Garden by Jerry Ely Memory of Sam Kessler Memory of Harriet Friedman Memory of Ross Lindy Fincher by Bobbi & Richard Massman by Gail & Bob Weltman Memory of Jay B. Horowitz by Nancy & Richard Fincher by Dawn & Todd Aaron Memory of Andrew Unterberg Memory of Mike Lev by Lester Melnick Memory of Sophie Goodman by Deanne & Raymond Termini by Carol & Barry Sobol by Mimi Aronoff by Marilyn Schnitzer Appreciation of Rabbi by Betty & Steve Silverman Birthday of Gerald Strug Music and Prayer Daniel Utley by Lane Gorman Trubitt, PLLC by Ruth Davis Music Fund by Susan & Frank Giardina Memory of Jeanne Isaacson Enhancement of Temple music Birthday of Gerald Strug by Sandra Alexrod Alex F. Weisberg programs by Betty Dreyfus by Michael & Jeanette Pincus Library Fund Memory of Harold A. Goodman Purchases of Judaic books, Memory of Robert Kramer by Ann Kahn Henry D. Schlinger Ethics by Ross & Lois Finkelman publications and Symposium Endowment Fund by Ronald & Joy Mankoff entertainment media Memory of Jay B. Horowitz by Ann Kahn Support of the ethics symposium Memory of Joseph Finger Memory of Adolf Pomarantz Memory of Pauline Schlinger by Larry & Dolores Barzune by Judith & Andrew Finger Memory of Father of Ann Bulkley Frankel Memory of Robert Mayer Memory of Esther Rosenbaum by June Leib by Norma Schlinger by Helaine Trachtenberg by Arlene Leibs Memory of Robert Kramer Memory of Erich Rosenbaum by June Leib by Helaine Trachtenberg Memory of Leonard Leon Memory of Sarah Sturman by Ann Kahn by Larry Laufer & Rose Lyn Zanville Memory of Charles Sugerman by June Leib
12 The Window • JUNE-JULY 2018 CONTRIBUTIONS + ADULT LEARNING
Social Justice Social Justice Fund for Youth Education Hunger Relief Projects Support of worthwhile Hebrew: Not Just for Kids Collection of funds for hunger educational causes for Interested in getting a head start on becoming an adult relief throughout the year, youth in need especially during High Holy bar or bat mitzvah? The next class will begin in January Days and Passover Memory of Gilbert Bruneman 2019 and you can start preparing now by taking the by Ted & Cathy Bernstein required Hebrew course. The summer and fall are Memory of Leah Pollman by Cheryl Pollman Memory of Jeanne Isaacson perfect for getting started on learning Hebrew—and by T.C. Fandel it’s time to find a friend to sign up for the course. It’s Appreciation of Harold & Leah by Phyllis Newman OK if you were a bar or bat mitzvah as a kid. This is an Beth Kolni by Jolene Shif opportunity to learn as an adult and reaffirm the power by William Oglesby by Nancy & Chuck Tobin of reading from the Torah. Honor of Buzz & Nancy Memory of Milton P. Levy, Sr. Deitchman by Jerry & Nancy Szor Beginner and Advanced Beginner Hebrew classes by Stephen Shore & Barbara Pilo Memory of Orien Woolf focused on Hebrew for synagogue use will take place by Roberta & David Shapiro beginning Tuesday, August 21. Classes are 13 weeks and are designed as small group experiences. The Jill Stone Tikkun Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Olam Fund Cost: $100 for members, $125 for the community Support of Temple’s social by Mary Anne Mayer Redmond justice programs including by Nancy & Jason Shanks Register: participate.tedallas.org/adulthebrew initiatives, advocacy, projects by Nancy Tobin & Alan and lectures Isaacson Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Memory of Gilbert Bruneman Youth and Early by Annette & Jack Corman Childhood Education Memory of Jay B. Horowitz Let Us Introduce You by Annette & Jack Corman William P. Budner Youth Judaism is a meaningful, spiritual, immensely Memory of Jay Horowitz Library Fund Purchases of Judaic books and rewarding faith and way of life. And we’re excited by Beverly Davis Levy publications for students to start sharing that journey with you or a friend or family Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Memory of Maria Rosas Ruiz member who is considering conversion or who simply Herzog Cohen by Anjelica Ruiz wants a refresh. Introduction to Judaism is a 16-week by Susan & Frank Giardina course covering the basics and so much more. And Birthday of Gerald Strug Early Childhood Education even more importantly, you’ll experience small-group by Karen & Mike Ablon Center (ECEC) Fund learning with experienced, compassionate teachers Speedy recovery of Gail Sachson Support of ECEC programs and relationship building with other seekers. by Annette & Jack Corman programs Tuesdays, 7-9pm | Beginning August 21 Speedy recovery of Herschel Memory of Ronald Metzger Wilonsky by Silansky Family For full schedule and to register: by Annette & Jack Corman participate.tedallas.org/intro-to-judaism Contribution Priscilla R. Stern Memorial by Chris & Cheryl Adams Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Literacy Fund Birthday of Marin Ginsberg Support of literacy projects by Brynn & David Ginsberg in the general and Jewish communities Birth of Lincoln Mccoy by Gerry Romanik BOOK CLUBS Memory of Ellene Breinin by Julie & Michael Lowenberg Marriage of Ryan Bates & Temple Book Club Israel Book Club Lindsey Pickard First Shabbat of the month, Memory of Kayce Goldberg by Gerald & Judy Schneider Monday, June 4 by Shari, Steve, Brady & 2pm | Ackerman following Shabbat Nosh Reghan Goldberg Conference Room June 2: “Thou Shalt Memory of Jay B. Horowitz “The Bridge Ladies,” Innovate”by Avi Jorisch by Karen & Mike Ablon by Betsy Lerner July 7: “Israel—Island of by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin Contact: Becky Slakman, Success,” by Noga Kainan by Ruthie & Alan Shor [email protected] August 4: “Killing a King: Memory of Priscilla Rudin Stern The assassination of Yitzhak by Cheryl Pollman Rabin and the Remaking of Memory of Rabbi Jack Stern Israel,” by Dan Ephron by Cheryl Pollman Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected]
JUNE-JULY 2018 • The Window 13 CINEMA EMANU-EL
CINEMA EMANU-EL 2018 Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 7pm | Tobian Auditorium
RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/cinema | $50 reserved seat for series | $18 season pass for four-film series | $5 individual film
JULY 10 JULY 17 JULY 24 JULY 31 Maktub Joe’s Violin Forever Pure Remembrance Discussion led by Dreaming of a Jewish Christmas Discussion led by Discussion led by Cantor Vicky Glikin Discussion led by Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Daniel Utley Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Bring your own dinner at 5:45pm
PLEASE BRING Kleenex and reward stickers for teacher boxes to donate to our social justice partner Jill Stone Elementary School.
Spielberg | August 7 | 7pm | Tobian Auditorium No charge; RSVPs requested participate.tedallas.org/cinema
14 The Window • JUNE-JULY 2018 MUSIC AROUND EMANU-EL
The American Conference of Cantors, Guild of Temple Musicians and Temple Emanu-El present
STORIES OF THE HEART CONCERT
Tuesday, June 26 | 7:30pm | Stern Chapel
Join Cantors Vicky Glikin, Leslie Niren, Don Croll and Devorah Avery for an unforgettable evening of song, featuring cantorial gems to Broadway favorites with 150 Reform cantors from across the country and adult choirs of Temple Emanu-El and Temple Shalom.
Tickets available at the door and online at participate.tedallas.org/accconcert
$100 Reserved Benefactor | $36 Preferred Admission | $18 General Admission | $10 Student Admission
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