Yom Kippur 2019/5780
Shanah Tovah from your Temple Family We Welcome the Newest Members of Our Temple Family Pamela Abel-Carter & Sarah Wiesen & Tatiana Baxter & Tory Abel Aaron Harper Ryan McCoy Vandana & Corey Harvey Scott Meltzer Rick Abramson Mila & Sadie Alex & Annika Inna & Daniel Novick Rebecca Held Emilia Erin & Matt Bass James Drew, Elliot & Nathan Sherry Oppenheim Cheri & Brent Hill Jena Brown & Shanna & Anthony Belott Hayden Willie & Griffin Eddie Pailet Judy & Tod Humphries Elijah Mollie Berliss Karen Hyman & Laura Rogers & Merrie & Steve Blum Edward Coryell Alex Pollack Connie Bishop Deborah & Gail & Ron Rivlin Eric & Steven Natasha Blackshear Jimmy Kerrigan Avi & Eli Lauren & Chris Salvado Amy & Bob Borman Lisa Kranc Lily & Chloe Allyson & Josh Cohen Shannon & Brian Small Luke & Liam Tonia & Jeff Klein Danielle & Ari Ellie & Alex Brooke & Andrew Spieker Jonathan Coplon Melissa & Andrew Lasher Abe, Sydney & Rae Gillian Knoll & Deborah & Justin Stafford Darin Diamond Jennifer & Jay Lefkovitz Nathan Alex, Jordan & Ava Ava Julia Eisen Josh Lehrer Matthew Stafford Alice & Jason Eskind Ruth Thomas & Meghan Von Colln Curtis Leonard Gus & River Margot Feintuch Liz Walters & Lena Bobbi & Jay Lipschutz Marissa Elliot Weiner Natalie Labovitz & Sadie Martha & Ari Luntz Jared Fleischer Jeff Weiss Debbie Gold Sonje & Jack Mayo Eleanor Erica Haber Kimberly & Ramos Mays Harvey Wilker Vivian Mica & Gillian
[* new members as of September 28, 2019]
page 2 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 We Celebrate & Congratulate the Future Generation of Our Temple Family Consecration Class of 2019/5780 October 27, 2019 at 10:30 am Griffin Lorenzo Belott son of Shanna & Anthony Belott Anna Lanely Bleecker daughter of Elizabeth & Bryan Bleecker Walter Haley Davis son of Emily & James Davis Baron Dresdner son of Jaimee & Lawrence Dresdner Cole Berkley Dretler son of Julie & Adam Dretler Rory Shai Freiberg son of Dara & Craig Freiberg Asher Fremont son of Sarah & Richard Fremont Sarah Katherine Johnson daughter of Carol Spear-Johnson & Charles Johnson Avigail Kerrigan daughter of Deborah & Jimmy Kerrigan Blake Stark Resnick son of Leeron & Matthew Resnick Greta Estelle Slowey daughter of Rachel & John Slowey Chase Jackson Small son of Ashley & Adam Small Danielle Hazel Small daughter of Shannon & Brian Small Samuel Alexander Wolf son of Beth & Jason Wolf Anna Adeline Wolf daughter of Sarah & Matthew Wolf 2019-20 Bar/Bat Mitzvah Calendar
Lexi Straus October 26, 2019 Evan Ostrander November 2, 2019 Ellie Rothman November 9, 2019 Sari Shaffer November 16, 2019 Samuel Atlas November 30, 2019 Nicholas Spigel January 25, 2020 Gavin Berman February 29, 2020 Joshua Magoon March 21, 2020 Kasey Hill March 28, 2020 Liana Lewis April 4, 2020 Michael Dattilo April 18, 2020 Jake Dorfman May 2, 2020 Henry Ruben August 8, 2020 Noah Dowell August 29, 2020 Jackson Green September 5, 2020 Georgia Kraemer September 12, 2020 Avery de Riesthal October 3, 2020 Benjamin Beckman October 10, 2020 Alexander Abramson October 24, 2020 Amari Schneider October 31, 2020 Taylor Gordon November 7, 2020 Evie Hollis November 14, 2020 Eliza Mann December 5, 2020
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 3 Congregants’ Hour Speakers Victoria Marger Howard Rosen Rich Wolfson Victoria Marger, has lived in Howard Rosen has lived in Richard Wolfson, 53, grew the Nashville area collectively for over Nashville for 65 years. He attended up in the suburbs of Boston before attending college at Colgate University 13 years. Along with her husband of Hamilton College, Vanderbilt School in Hamilton, NY and law school at of Medicine and Harvard for post nearly 20 years, Brian Marger, she has Northwestern University School of Law two daughters, Jordan and Lily. They graduate training. He was a volunteer in Chicago. After graduating law school, currently live in Brentwood, Tennessee. in the United States Air Force from Rich joined and became a partner in 1967-1969. the Chicago office of the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie. After She graduated from Ball State Almost 60 years ago, he leaving law for several years, Rich University Teaching College where married Betty Lee Weinstein here became the Vice President and General she received her Bachelor’s degree Counsel of CLARCOR Inc., a publicly at The Temple. He and Betty Lee in Elementary and Special Education. traded global manufacturer of filtration have three sons: Michael (Ellen), Eric products. CLARCOR was acquired by Although she no longer works outside (Holly), and Danny (Emily). They have another public company in early 2017, the home, she enjoys volunteering six grandchildren, (Lindsey 28, Aaron and Rich joined Cracker Barrel Old with various nonprofit organizations 25, Sydney 22, Lauren 20, Ani 19 and Country Store, Inc., where he eats way within her community. Currently, she Grey 11).These grandchildren are the too many biscuits and serves as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and is working on two fundraising efforts fifth generation of their family in this Secretary and Acting Chief People serving as the Chairwoman for Gilda’s congregation. Officer. Club Middle Tennessee’s Red Door Bash Rich is married to Lou Anne and also for NCJW – Nashville Section’s Howard was one of several Corey Wolfson. They have been Temple Ways and Means Fundraiser. co-founders of Nashville Youth Hockey members since moving to Nashville in and taught hockey for a decade. 2000, and have three children, Hannah, a junior at the University of Michigan Victoria’s efforts within The in Ann Arbor, Jake, a freshman at Temple have included serving as the He was a practicing physician Northwestern University, and Kyle, a for forty years as a Gastroenterologist. Preschool Parent Committee Chair, sophomore at the University School of He was an officer and member of Nashville. All three children received two appointments to the Board of committees for his professional their religious education at the Temple Trustees, Social Chair of Young Couples, organizations, The American College and actively participate in Jewish studies Membership Chair, being a member of of Gastroenterology, and the or Jewish youth activities. An avid, but very unaccomplished the Religious School Committee, and American Society for Gastrointestinal golfer, Rich may be the biggest live music most recently Co-Chair to this year’s Endoscopy, among others. Temple Fundraiser. fan in Nashville over the age of 50, going to nearly 100 live shows per year. While After retiring from medical he loves the Nashville Predators, Rich When she is not fundraising, practice in 2002, he was privileged to and his family root hard for all Boston Victoria enjoys cooking, traveling and become a volunteer science teacher sports teams, and Rich, only half kidding, spending time with her family and at University School of Nashville for considers his success in indoctrinating friends. the next thirteen years. He has also his children into this formerly tortured served on the Board and various but now beautiful tradition to be his committees for USN. proudest accomplishment as a father.
The flowers at The Temple entrance have been donated by Betsy Chernau “in memory of the friends I have lost this year”
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s s e e m m a a J J Yom Kippur Service Participants Kol Nidre Yom Kippur Tuesday, October 8th Wednesday, October 9th 7:30 pm Evening Service 10:30am Morning Service Candle Blessing: Greeters: Schiftan Family Beth & Tommy Ducklo, Rae & Bruce Hirsch, Greeters: Glenda & Lee Kraft, Meryl & Keith Kraft, Felicia & Ken Anchor, Roberta & Mark Bergman, Alice & Michael Mann, Suzanne & Jimmy Schulman, Judy & Jared Book, Joyce & Gil Fox, Anne & David Slosky, Carrie & Bruce Sprintz Carol & Gary Fradkin, Paula & Larry Goldberg, Pulpit Guests: Mary Jones, Lillie Ann Sells & Marvin Kronenberg, Michael Cooper, Lori Fishel, David Fox, Sheila & Stephen Moltz, Jan & Stephen Riven, Julie Eskind Galbierz, Drew & Risa Herzog, Nan Speller, Elise & James Straus, Shirley Zeitlin Daniel Horwitz, Jay Lefkovitz, Julia Motis, Pulpit Guests: Jake Nemer, Leslie Newman, Bobby Rosenblum, Ray Berk, Annette Eskind, Harris A. Gilbert, Fred Goldner, Dennis Scott, Mary Beth Stone, Cathy Wethan, Jack Zigelsky Marcia Lavine, Ralph Levy, Patty Marks, Alan Mazer, Phil Russ, Torah Blessings: Martin Sir, Douglas Small, Lisa Small, Irwin Venick Eighth & Eleventh Grade Religious School Classes; Torah Distribution: Israel Travelers; Social Action & Social Justice Committees Raymond Jacobs Torah Readers: Rabbi Schiftan, Rabbi Mackler, Cantor Fishbein Haftarah Blessings: Patty Marks Yom Kippur Haftarah Reader: James Marks Wednesday, October 9th 9:00 am Family Service 12:45 pm Congregants Hour Speakers: Greeters: Howard Rosen, Rich Wolfson, Victoria Marger Abbey & Bryan Benjamin, Sarah & Stephen Glicken, 2:00 pm Afternoon Service Lauren & Chris Salvado, Kelly & Jacob Unger, Distribute Prayer Booklets: Beth & Jason Wolf, Sarah & Matthew Wolf Anne & Dean Davenport, Linda Latter Pulpit Guests: Participants: Benjamin Beckman, Luke Cohen, Abbigail Dresdner, Alex & Torri Blue, Dean Davenport, Daryl Lujan, Chad Nardick, Jackson Green, Amari Schneider Renee Kasman & Nina Pacent, Andrew Spieker, Torah Blessings: Laney Drew & Laura Grace Hirt Rachel & Marcus Whitney, Sarah Wiesen Torah Reader: Lilly Faye Kraemer Torah Blessing: Daniel Horwitz
9:00 am Tot Yom Tov Torah Reader: Beth Convoy Greeters: Kristin & Steve Berneman, Andrea & Hunter Bernstein, 4:15 pm Yizkor & Concluding Service Erica Haber, Rachel & Ryan Hauber, Distributing Remembrance Books: Rachel & Jonathann Jrade-Rice, Tracey & Joe Levy Donna & Jeff Eskind, Laurie & Steve Eskind, Jena Brown & Eddie Pailet, Katie & Adam Wayne Royce & James Fishel, Peggy & Dudley Richter Pulpit Ushers: Jared Book, Stephen Moltz The High Holy Day pulpit flowers have been Pulpit Guests: generously donated by: Betsy Chernau, Beth Convoy, Lauren & Michael Cooper, Jill & Dan Eisenstein, Nancy Flexer, Gil Fox, Julie & Frank Boehm Ann Gordon & Rick Kleiner,Meryl & Keith Kraft, Bob Levy, Alan Mazer, LaQuita Martin & Richard Orland, Maria & Bernie Gretchen & Randy Goldstein Pargh, Bobby Rosenblum, Harriet Schiftan, Anna Sir, Lucy & Tommy Goldstein Alyse Sprintz, Jackie Tepper, Sally & Larry Wolfe Hospitality Chair: Amy Smith Nancy & Phil Hoffman in memory of their parents Dorothy & Edward Goldstein Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 5 Yom Kippur Study Hour Opportunities we are pleased to offer several options during our 3:15 pm study hour
A Study session in the Chapel with Dr. Frank Boehm on the “Definitions of a Successful Life”
Guided Meditation in the meeting room with Deborah Olshansky Deborah Oleshansky began her personal meditation practice over 25 years ago, and has studied meditation and spiritual pursuits in a variety of settings over those years. She completed several training programs at Elat Chayyim – Jewish Spiritual Retreat Center.
Quiet Reflection in the sanctuary with accompaning guitar music by Melissa DuPuy
High Holy Day Worship Our Book of Remembrance and Study Opportunities A special thank you to those who volunteered to help with the Yom Kippur Book of Remembrance mailing! Tuesday, October 8, 2019 7:30 pm ...... Kol Nidre Service Susan and David Alexander, Royce Fishel, Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Gretchen Goldstein, Lois Held, Patty Marks, 9:00 am...... Family Service Sandy Schwarcz, Joan Shayne, Lisa Small,
9:00 am...... Tot Yom Kippur Service Dana Strupp, Jackie Tepper,
10:30 am...... Morning Service and Larry Wolfe
th Co-Chairs: 10:30 am...... Youth Program (K - 5 ) Betsy Chernau and Sally Wolfe 12:45 pm...... Congregants Hour
2:00 pm...... Afternoon Service
3:15 pm...... Study Hour
3:15 pm...... Guided Meditation
3:15 pm...... Quiet Reflection
4:15 pm...... Yizkor & Concluding Service
page 6 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Congregants’ Hour Choir Members on Yom Kippur, Director: Jane Warren Wednesday, October 9th at 12:45 pm Organist/Pianist: Russell Davis ~ Cellist: Paul Nelson Howard Rosen Barbara Baer Sarah Hiestand Rich Wolfson Robert Borman Bobbi Lipschutz Victoria Marger Brynn Bowman Irene Ludwig Greg Breal Derek Meler will share with you what meaning and significance the Crystal Buchhalter Cristina Taddonio Day of Atonement holds for them. Sara Chang Greg Thomas Plan to make the Congregants' Hour a part of your Judy Davison Lisa Turk Yom Kippur observance this year. Everyone is welcome Cliff Fiedler Jessica Turk to attend this unique High Holy Day program. Lisa Forberg Jeffrey Williams Gabe Greenwood Sukkot Yizkor Services will be Kol Nidre Musicians: Felix Wang & Amy Dorfman held at The Temple on Yom Kippur Morning Instrumentalists st Monday, October 21 Piano: Russell Davis ~ Violin: Zach Casebolt Cello: Paul Nelson at 10:00 am Guest Vocalist Kristian Keiper-Berneman
We are grateful to our High Holy Day Temple Mazel Tones The Temple for their wonderful contribution to our High Holy Day family services. They have worked under the direction of Social Justice Team Presents Cantor Fishbein and Dennis Scott. Thanks to: Walk the Talk: Anna Brook David Perry Liam Cohen Arden Salomon A Panel Discussion Simon Dowell Ariel Satinsky Asher Fremont Hope Satinsky Hilary Fremont Ari Small on Guns, Christina Hill Danielle Small Sarah Kate Johnson Anna Wolf Gun Violence, Ruby Kammerman Emma Zagnoev Matthew Lodl Rena Zagnoev Gun Safety Hannah Mackler Sari Zagnoev Watch for Details! Sylvie Mackler Zoe Zagnoev Jacob Mann We are honored to have so many students involved!
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 7 Temple Town Hall Meetings an ongoing series focusing on current issues of communal concern, as seen through a variety of different (and often opposing) points of view, all done in the spirit of an open, civil, respectful and honest dialogue. Tom Castelli, Chief Legal Counsel of ACLU Voter Suppression, Security and Integrity Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00 pm
Thomas H. Castelli is the Legal Director for the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee. Prior to joining ACLU, Tom provided litigation counsel to individuals and businesses in a variety of areas of the law. He began his career in Atlanta, Georgia working in the litigation practice group of a large national firm representing Fortune 500 companies in employment, commercial litigation and bankruptcy matters. A native of Murfreesboro, Tom moved back home and started a small general practice firm, where he represented public and private employees in civil rights and discrimination cases. Tom earned his B.A. in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis and his J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee College of Law.
James F. Blumstein Reproductive Rights and the Law Coming Spring 2019
James F. Blumstein ranks among the nation’s most prominent scholars of health law, law and medicine, and voting rights. He is currently one of eight University Professors at Vanderbilt; he was the first awarded that title in the law school and the first to receive a second tenured appointment in Vanderbilt Medical School The director of Vanderbilt’s Health Policy Center, Professor Blumstein has served as the principal investigator on numerous grants concerning managed care, hospital management and medical malpractice. In 2014, Professor Blumstein received a secondary appointment as a Professor of Management at the Owen Graduate School of Management. A dedicated teacher, Professor Blumstein has received the law school’s student-sponsored Hall-Hartman Teaching Award. He joined Vanderbilt’s law faculty in 1970. Both Sessions Moderated by Frank Boehm
page 8 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Sacred Questions A Discussion: What Does God Expect of Us & What do We Expect of God? Dr. David Barton (additional commentary by Rabbi Mark Schiftan) December 8th & 15th at 9:15 am (additional sessions to be arranged if desired)
In the Know January 14th ~ 10:00 am with Rabbi Shana Mackler Rabbi Mackler will present a brief introduction to the texts & passages to be discussed at the upcoming A. J. Levine’s January Lecture Series “a (very) Jewish . . .”
The Temple Art Tour App The Beautification Committee is proud to announce the completion of The Temple Art Tour App. Congregants and visitors can now download The Temple Art Tour and delve into the rich and vast art collection that enhances our walls, display cases and building architecture. All you need is a smart phone. Instructions for uploading the app to your device are located at The Temple’s front desk or you can go to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and download The Temple Art collection app to any smart phone. Once you log in you will hear an introduction from Rabbi Schiftan. Our own Betty Lee Rosen will then take you on an in-depth tour of the beautiful art that is housed within these walls. This project was made possible through the expertise and guidance of Betty Lee Rosen, Robin Cohen, Cheryl Guyer, Dennis Scott and Rabbi Mark Schiftan. Special thanks to Jeremy Brook and Mitzie Russell for the finishing touches. This is a great opportunity to learn about the meaningful art that adds so much to our sacred space here at Temple.
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 9 The Temple’s Lifelong Learning Program: 2019-20 Class Offerings
Dr. A.J. Levine “a (very) Jewish . . .” Tuesdays at 7:00 pm January 28th “Our Father”… a (very) Jewish Prayer February 4th “You have heard it said, ‘an eye for an eye’…” a (very) Jewish way of interpreting the Bible Februar y 11th “Blessed are the meek…” a (very) Jewish way of living
Antisemitism: Past, Present & Future with Dr. Shaul Kelner
Wednesday, October 30th at 7:00 pm The Oldest Hatred How and why Jew-hatred has evolved throughout history, and will trace continuities and discontinuties between religious anti-Judaism in the middle ages, racial antisemitism from the 1800s through the Shoah & political anti- Zionism from the Soviet era to the present.
Wednesday, November 6th at 7:00 pm
Is America Different? Associate Professor of Sociology American Jews have long embraced a notion of American exceptionalism-- that and Jewish Studies at Vanderbilt Jews are secure and at home in the US in a way that fundamentally breaks with University, and past director of the Jewish past. This session will critically examine this basic tenet of American Vanderbilt’s Program in Jewish Jewish faith. Is it still true? Was it ever? And what does it mean if it is not? Studies. His research addresses the intersection of culture and politics, focusing on how cultural practices th pm Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 are mobilized to shape contemporary From the Right and From the Left Jewish political identities. Some of We will examine how efforts have been made to try to define Jews out of his recent work has examined on legitimate political society, whether from right wing visions of an America diaspora Jewish travel to Israel, and without Jews or left wing visions of a world without Israel. cultural dimensions of the Cold War era movement to free Soviet Jews.
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Spring 2020 Temple Scholar Series Anat Hoffman March 6-8, 2020 Tensions and Triumphs in the battles for Jewish Religious Freedom and Pluralism in the Jewish State Anat Hoffman is one of Israel’s champions of civil liberties and religious freedoms. She directs the Israel Religious Action Center and has argued numerous cases before the Israeli Supreme Court.
Rabbi Elka Abrahamson April 3-5, 2020 Challenges in Congregational and Communal Life for American Jews and Judaism Rabbi Elka Abrahamson is the President of the Wexner Foundation, one of the largest and most influential endowments in the American Jewish Community. The Wexner Foundation cultivates and educates the emerging generations of professional and lay leadership. Dr. Richard Elliott Friedman March 27-29, 2020 “Who Wrote the Bible” and Other Questions & Insights on Sacred Texts Dr. Friedman is the Ann and Jay Davis Professor of Jewish Studies at the University of Georgia and is the Katzin Professor of Jewish Civilization Emeritus of the University of California, San Diego. He is the author of numerous best selling books including “Who Wrote the Bible” and The Exodus. Cantor Benjie Ellen Schiller June 5-7, 2020 The Torah of Musical Prayer: An Inside Look Into The Magic & Mystery Of Jewish Sacred Melody Cantor Schiller serves as professor of cantorial arts at the Hebrew Union College- Jewish Institute of Religion’s Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music. She also serves as cantor of Bet Am Shalom Synagogue in White Plains, NY. Cantor Schiller composed an original setting of the Unetaneh Tokef prayer from High Holy Day liturgy for The Temple in 2015.
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 11 Music Notes Musical Opportunities at The Temple
Does your child love to sing? If so, The Temple Mazel Tones (our Junior Choir) warmly invites any Religious School student in grades 1- 4 to join us for the 2019-2020 school year. Directed by Temple member and Nashville songwriter/producer Dennis Scott, our young singers learn a variety of music from our Jewish tradition, ranging from Israeli folk songs to the newest music of the Reform Movement. The only prerequisite to join is a love of singing and making music with others!
Adult instrumentalists: The Temple would love to welcome you to join our adult volunteer band! We hope to invite band members to join us on the bimah for our Blue Jean Shabbat services and other special services and performances throughout the year. A basic knowledge of music reading and/or the ability to read chord charts is required. For more information about any of our music programs, or to register your child for the Mazel Tones, please contact Cantor Fishbein at (615) 352-7620 ext. 226 or [email protected].
ORCHESTRAL
CHRISTOPHER NORTON, Music Director and Conductor Sunday,dances , 7:00 p.m. 2019-2020 CONCERT SEASON DEC 8 THE TEMPLE CONGREGATION OHABAI SHOLOM 5015 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205
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All performances are FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. NashvillePhilharmonic.org
Supported With in part by support grants from from
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Sunday, November 17, 2019 4:00 PM at The Temple
For the second year in a row, we are thrilled to gather together for a free concert of choral and liturgical music showcasing the shared ideologies of thanksgiving and gratitude. Please join us for this exciting and unique musical experience. A festive reception will be held at the conclusion of the concert.
V’al Kol Rabanan: For Our Teachers, Their Students & the Students of Their Students save the date for this very special concert For the second year in a row, the musical leadership of our community will gather together to present a fun and meaningful concert of Jewish music. Thanks to a generous grant from the Jewish Federation of Nashville and Middle Tennessee, Cantor Tracy Fishbein (The Temple), Cantor Sarah Levine (West End Synagogue) and Cantorial Soloist Lisa Silver (Congregation Micah) will present songs from across the spectrum of Jewish music on the values of learning, study, and honoring one’s teachers.
March 1st • 4:00 pm at The Temple
*This event will feature a community-wide volunteer choir - rehearsal dates TBD. For more information or to sign-up to sing, please contact Cantor Fishbein.
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 13 Ensuring a Sweet Tomorrow The year ahead is still an open book. You can help secure a solid future for Jewish generations with a legacy gift for The Temple. Below are the stories of four Temple families and their reasons for wanting to ensure that the future remains bright for our Temple. For information about creating your Jewish Legacy contact Erin Zagnoev (615) 352-7620.
Alyssa Trachtman Alyssa Trachtman is a shining example of volunteerism at The Temple. She currently serves on The Temple Board of Trustees, the Executive Committee, and the Life & Legacy Committee. In addition, she chairs the Temple’s Caring Connection, sits on the Social Action Committee and runs the Crafternoon program where people work together making handmade items for donation. Alyssa works as the Tennessee Development Director for the American Diabetes Association. “I feel like The Temple is my home, and it’s where I belong. I grew up here. I was consecrated, I became a Bat Mitzvah, I was confirmed here … all of the major Jewish lifecycle events. Other life events such as joining the Board and being appointed to the Executive Committee are milestones for me, and they’ve all been celebrated here at the Temple,” says Alyssa. “Volunteering on Temple committees is not like it is anywhere else … it’s meaningful. One of the most rewarding volunteer efforts for me was when I recently volunteered with Alan Mazer with the Urban Housing Solutions program. We served residents dinner in the projects on the last Saturday of the month when so many of them have used up their food stamps and funding. “When presented with the Life & Legacy program, the decision to give was a no-brainer for me. Especially since I don’t have children, it’s a good feeling knowing I have the power to be a legacy donor to make a difference for future generations. As a Jew, we were always taught that it is our responsibility to make the world better for future generations. I believe that starts in our own community. We’ve got to take care of our own people. Being part of this program is not something I feel obligated to do, but it’s something I want to do. My heart says it’s the right thing to pay forward to those organizations with whom I am connected The Temple is my home and it’s important that it is strong and vibrant long after I’m gone. “I have a strong personal connection to three of the Nashville Jewish organizations on the Life & Legacy list: Temple, JCC, and Jewish Family Service. The connection to the JCC and JFS is through my mother who passed away four years ago. My mom taught me all about volunteering, not by what she said, but by what she did. The Temple connection is through my dad who served on its Board of Trustees as well as several committees, plus The Temple community has been such an important and impactful part of my life. My dad and I attend services most Friday nights to honor my mother and for healing after my own cancer illness. “The Temple offers a real sense of community and family by welcoming non-members. As a congregation we wrap our arms around each other as a whole. I feel like we’re very protective of our congregation and our community. I’m so proud of all the good that we do for social justice. We are current on everything that’s going on in the community, in the country, and in the world. It’s all about helping one another and protecting one another, no matter the religion or background. Our clergy has a lot to do with it and I think they set the perfect example.”
Patty & Jimmy Marks Patty and Jimmy Marks have a long history of service to The Temple. Patty served as Temple president and currently leads the Women’s Torah Study and co-leads Conversion Conversations. Jimmy serves as Temple Vice-President/Treasurer and is the past chair of the Long-Range Planning and the Budget & Finance Committees. “When thinking of things that mean the most to me, The Temple is near and dear to my heart. Our giving decisions were easy for Jimmy and me in terms of knowing what we support now and what we want to continue to support in the future. We’re taught to plant trees that we never see grow and bloom,” says Patty. “I love The Temple … and I love its values. I’ve heard it said that when you walk into a synagogue, the first items that you see show you what the synagogue values. When you walk into our Temple, the first things that you see are the Confirmation class and The Temple leadership photos This shows you how The Temple values its children, its legacy of leadership, and its future. It’s important personally for me to support The Temple because the synagogue is where Jews are made. What I want to support is continued growth in The Temple for my children, my grandchildren, and everybody else’s grandchildren.” “I liked the way our Life & Legacy gift was set up using just a one-page form listing all the Jewish organizations in Nashville. This made it much easier and allowed us to think about the entire community with our gift, plus it was helpful to take care of it all at one time,” says Jimmy. “The Temple was our primary bequest, and we selected two other organizations that were also important to us to support. Growing up, my Jewish identity came from my synagogue affiliation. When my father was ill, the synagogue supported and rallied around my father, which resulted in a lasting connection for me through synagogue. We’re fortunate to live in an open and free society in this country, and it’s important never to take the synagogue for granted ... we need to appreciate it and support it. This type of environment in our country has only been available to Jews over the past 150 years. The strength of our Temple and the Reform movement is that it provides a place for my personal search and connection supported by our clergy.” page 14 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Ensuring a Sweet Tomorrow The year ahead is still an open book. You can help secure a solid future for Jewish generations with a legacy gift for The Temple. Below are the stories of four Temple families and their reasons for wanting to ensure that the future remains bright for our Temple. For information about creating your Jewish Legacy contact Erin Zagnoev (615) 352-7620.
Julie & Adam Dretler Julie and Adam Dretler’s strong connection to The Temple focuses on tradition, community, and commitment. Julie is a lifetime member of The Temple following in the footsteps of her parents and grandparents. Adam moved to Nashville five years ago and has served on The Temple Board, The Temple Investment Committee, and the Jewish Federation’s Professional Advisory Council (PAC). “When we moved back to Nashville, we felt fortunate to immediately have that sense of community at the Temple. Growing up, I attended Sunday School, became a Bat Mitzvah, was confirmed and married - all at the Temple. There’s so much history here, down to little things like showing our children my confirmation photo at the Temple, as well as my father’s and brother’s photos,” says Julie. “We want our children to be proud of their religion; to have that sense of pride is important to us along with teaching our children the traditions of Shabbat, Passover, and Chanukah. I was recently very touched and moved by Rabbi Schiftan’s email to the congregation after the horrific weekend of mass shootings. I thought about how fortunate we are to call this place our community … it made me feel safe and comforted during a difficult time.” “I think it’s so interesting for our family because as the ‘new to Nashville person,’ I experienced a sense of new friends and a welcoming, warm, and thoughtful environment. In contrast, Julie experienced a familiar and comforting place that she remembers so well,” says Adam. “I’ve found it very fulfilling to take what I do in my day job and use it as a service vehicle in my volunteer work with the Investment Committee and PAC group. The Temple provides new meaning to my day-to-day routine.” “We contributed to the Temple’s Endowment Campaign and also made a commitment to the Life & Legacy initiative naming The Temple and Federation,” says Julie. “My father has been so thoughtful and generous with his time to the Endowment Campaign, and it’s up to us to carry on the tradition.” “Our thinking with Life & Legacy is that it’s a commitment for the long-term. We’re in a place now in the world and with our kids where it’s not easy to commit to anything,” says Adam. “Everything is so real-time and about immediate gratification, with the result that people often don’t think in longer term deadlines. Our Life & Legacy gift doesn’t even have to go to a specific initiative. Just knowing that there is a well-supported endowment fund is comfort enough.” Victoria & Brian Marger The Marger family has a dedicated love for The Temple, and Victoria Marger is its driving force. Victoria, her husband Brian, and daughters Jordan and Lily rejoined The Temple after moving back to Nashville from Orlando. Victoria’s passion and commitment to The Temple has led to a wide variety of volunteer positions ranging from Preschool Parent Committee Chair, two appointments to the Board of Trustees, Social Chair of Young Couples, Membership Chair, to this year’s Temple Fundraiser Co-Chair. In addition, Victoria recently became a Bat Mitzvah and is featured as one of this year’s speakers at Congregants’ Hour. Victoria: “The Temple is my family. And I can honestly say that if they ask me to do something, if it’s in my capability, I will do it. I have a strong friend group at The Temple, and some of my dearest and closest friends are the people that I met the first year I was here. The Temple has given us so much starting with our daughters’ experiences at preschool, Sunday School, Bat Mitzvahs, and hopefully a wedding someday. Brian enjoys spending every Sunday at The Temple while our daughters attend Sunday School to show them the importance of being there. When my parents and brother passed away, The Temple was there for me. We gave one gift to The Temple through the Endowment Campaign and a separate planned gift through our wills. It’s not that we’re leaving it behind to be remembered; we’re leaving it behind because we care. It wasn’t just for us, it was also for our family, and most importantly, our two girls. I would never ask them to lead a Jewish life and do philanthropy for their Temple and their future, unless we did it for ourselves. We believe in mirroring good behavior. I don’t think it’s necessary to pinpoint or tell The Temple how to spend the gift from our estate, so it’s not directed to any particular campaign or project. The Temple has proven to me that it uses its money wisely. I’ve sat in the Board room and I know for a fact that those pennies, not dollars, are scrutinized and they are not used frivolously. The beauty of this place I call home doesn’t necessarily come for free. My spiritual journey always circles back to Judaism. I didn’t grow up with any particular kind of religion, so my religion or faith is what I’ve picked up along the way by going to various congregations, and everything I hold true to myself has a good parallel to Judaism. I converted to Judaism prior to marrying Brian, and I had been discovering what the Jewish religion was since my days in college. My belief is that everything adds up: every little bit of kindness matters and every little bit of funding matters. If I am in God’s house and He’s giving back to me throughout my entire life, whether that be strength or love or guidance, then who am I not to give back to His house. And His house is The Temple for me.” Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 15 More Lifelong Learning Opportunities at The Temple Lunch with the Rabbi Thursdays at The Temple Lunch begins at 11:30 am ~ Discussion begins at 12:00 pm A weekly review of current events, often from a Jewish perspective Lunch Cost: $15.00
Chevrah Torah at The Temple Saturdays at 9:30 am Women’s Torah Study A study and discussion of the at The Temple weekly Torah portion Thursdays at 12:00 pm A discussion of Torah text led by Patty Marks
Adult Hebrew at The Temple! Want to help your child with Hebrew School? Want to better understand the prayers during Shabbat Services? Want to connect to the ancient language of our people? Did you goof off in Hebrew School and want a second chance? If your answer is ‘yes’ to any or all of these questions, consider taking Adult Hebrew! We have 3 levels of Hebrew: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Hebrew for Beginners Hebrew Prayer Fluency Advanced Hebrew (no prior knowledge of Hebrew necessary) (ability to read some Hebrew words necessary) (Reading fluency in Hebrew) Date & Time TBD Thursdays ~ 10:45 a.m. Thursdays ~ 10:45 a.m. If you are interested in any of these classes or want more information, contact Rabbi Shulman at [email protected]
NEW Clergy Book Club Sunday, October 13th from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Get ready for a year-long review and discussion of New York Times columnist, David Brooks' new book, “The Second Mountain” Call The Temple at (615) 352-7620 to sign up.
page 16 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 More Lifelong Learning Opportunities at The Temple Conversion Conversations Led by Rabbi Mackler & Patty Marks Providing the opportunity for those seeking to learn more about Judaism, to grow as a group and continue on their individual journey toward becoming Jewish. Join us for our Opening Lunch on Sunday, October 13th at 12:30 pm
Classes are scheduled at The Temple on the following Sundays at 11:00 am October 27th • November 17th • December 8th • December 15th • January 12th • January 26th February 9th • February 23rd • March 1st • March 29th • April 19th • May 3rd • *May 17th *Special program with different start times and locations. For more information or to join the class contact Doris at [email protected]
Ayeka: The Story of Responsibility 5-Part Series Begins at The Temple This April marks the 60th anniversary of the Nashville Tuesdays beginning October 29th at Student Non-Violent Resistance march of April 19, 1960. pm The march was in response to the bombing of the home 6:00 of Nashville attorney and civil rights activist, Z Alexander What is the big story of the Bible? Come learn old stories Looby by segregationists. The march began with students with new readings, and join us for an amazing journey to from TSU and soon thousands joined in silent protest to confront the Mayor at the courthouse. That confrontation discover the hidden messages of our tradition is credited in large part with the resulting desegregation of and connect them to modern life. Nashville’s downtown businesses and lunch counters. Eitan Bar Or, Israeli educator from Torah Metzion, will In April, The Temple will participate in several city-wide lead this relevant discussion on the ethics of responsibility, activities, including a multi-faith discussion at the Nashville and its thread throughout the Hebrew Bible and beyond. Islamic Center, where Rabbi Mackler will be speaking on This series will meet for five sessions, one hour each, and April 16, 2020. Please join us as we mark this turning will learn together through text and conversation. point in our city’s and our nation’s history.
on th Minyan on the Move yan e M Minyan on the Move is the way our Temple family can participate in justice marches in ov together, if we so choose. A minyan is the necessary quorum of ten people needed for M e
prayer. Creating community this way reminds us that we are stronger together. A Minyan on
the Move, therefore, enables us to join our prayer with our civic engagement and the ethical actions of our faith and our tradition. Together we can remember the journeys of our people, and take steps together on our journey toward justice – living our Judaism outside the walls of our building. This lay-led group will identify an activity or march, and arrange a meeting point. If the activity is on Shabbat, we will put the march in context with brief readings and prayers from our tradition that speak to that very topic. The prayers of our legs are yet prayers – and we then must commit ourselves to pray with our hands and our backbones, our voices and our votes. Minyan on the Move will help create both community and healing. Be on the lookout for updates for Minyan on the Move, and if you have a suggestion for an activity or want to participate, contact us at Temple and let us know.
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 17 he Te m T p t l e SOCIAL A ACTION The Boulevard Bolt Thanksgiving Day 2019 November 28th ~ Race Begins at 8:00 am Imagine a world where Baptists, Jews and Episcopalians pause from carving the Thanksgiving turkey and join hands to serve the homeless. No imagination is necessary - that’s actually what happens each Thanksgiving Day in Nashville as three congregations work together to put on the Boulevard Bolt, a 5-mile race on Belle Meade Boulevard. There is an amazing spirit and sense of cooperation among the volunteers from Immanuel Baptist Church, St. George’s Episcopal Church and The Temple who “make the Bolt happen each year.” For more information go to www.boulevardbolt.org To volunteer to help with this year’s effort call The Temple. The Temple and Second Harvest Food Bank Annual High Holidays Food Drive October 8th and 9th SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMS The Social Action Committee, in conjunction with the Religious School and our Clergy, is committed to Tikkun Olam. We are very interested in supporting programs which deal with the current needs of individuals, but also those programs that attempt to prevent situations which render individuals vulnerable. Congregants are encouraged to become members of the Social Action Committee, and help with the projects listed below, as well as to volunteer with the organizations we support. OTHER NOTEWORTHY CAUSES TO CONTRIBUTE TOWARDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Kosher Food Boxes Pull Tabs School Supply Suitcase Drive Several times throughout Tabs from soda, beverage Drive For JFS Annual drive collects the year, volunteers pack up and soup cans are Each summer, Jewish Family suitcases, duffle bags and boxes of Kosher collected to help Services provides enough overnight bags. for foster food at JFS. Ronald McDonald House. school supplies to last children to use when the entire school year, to transitioning from students in need. home to home.
Allocations Chanukah Gifts Coat Drive CPR Training Habitat Each year, the Social Interested congregants Each year we will be Training includes first For Humanity Action Committee purchase Chanukah collecting children’s aid and use of Habitat for Humanity grants allocations to presents for anonymous coats, hats, mittens and AED at Temple. is a free-standing community organizations financially challenged gloves, in addition to committee. We from funds generated families through adult coats. participate in one to through donations. Jewish Family Services. two builds per year.
page 18 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Get in the Action! Please join us for our next Social Action meeting. Tuesday, October 15th at 7:00 pm For more info contact Jared Book ([email protected] or Stephen Moltz ([email protected])
Second Harvest Food Sorting October 12th • 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Help out at a crucial time for our Middle Tennessee Food Bank by sorting food with your congregational family. We hope to collect tons of food for Yom Kippur and will need help sorting so it can get to the people who really need it!
Second Harvest, 331 Great Circle Road, Nashville RSVP to The Temple at (615) 352-7620
Coat and Warm Clothing Drive Collecting from October 18th – 28th This year we will again be collecting children’s coats, mittens, scarves and gloves, and adult coats. Adult items will go to the Room in the Inn. Children’s items will go to the Martha O’Bryan Center. For more information, please email [email protected] or text or call (615) 419-4845. Please bring your donations to The Temple any day during these dates. Attention Seniors!!! Medicare Prescription Plan Review will be held at The Temple on Sunday, November 18th from 12:00 to 3:00 pm Dr. Bob Neaderthal & Judy Book FNP, will review the medications you take and help select the plan best suited for your needs. Bring your prescriptions...you will be seen on a first come, first served basis. The review will take approximately 10 minutes.
Can’t make it to the review?? Dr. Neaderthal will do your review over the phone! For details, call The Temple at (615) 352-7620
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 19 The Nashville Interfaith Couples Leadership Mission to Israel Led by Rabbi Mark & Harriet Schiftan & Rabbis Laurie & Flip Rice January 12-22, 2020
• Heavily subsidized ($3600 per couple) by the Jewish Federation of Nashville • 8 nights accommodation • 7 days of touring in a luxury, air- conditioned bus with licensed, English speaking tour educator plus walking tour on Shabbat • All site entrance fees and program fees as per itinerary • Meals: daily breakfast and 5 dinners The For more information contact: Rabbi Schiftan or Mitzie (615) 352-7620 Temple
The Blue Danube Discovery & Jewish Heritage Cruise 2020 Led by Rabbi Mark and Harriet Schiftan 12 Day River Cruise Budapest to Prague Cruise Starts August 11, 2020 in Budapest • Ends August 22, 2020 in Prague Explore European Jewish Heritage on board this timeless European river cruise, starting with two nights in vibrant Budapest, Hungary. You’ll sail along the Danube River with stops in Austria and Germany, and conclude your Danube River cruise with two nights in the Golden City of Prague — the capital of the Czech Republic. During your cruise, experts will join us to introduce you to the Jewish culture and its remarkable history in Europe
page 20 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Golden Lunch Bunch 11:30 am at The Temple Senior adults! Join us for lunch, entertainment, and fun! First & Third Tuesday of Each Month (except holidays) For additional information please call Marjorie Zager at (615) 352-7620 Hike & Havdalah at Percy Warner Presented by The Temple’s Worship and Music Committee The following Saturdays this Fall: October 26th • November 16th • December 21st
Where and When for the Hike? Meet at the top of the steps at the end of Belle Meade Boulevard at 2:45 PM with the hike of the 2.5 mile white trail to begin at 3:00 PM. If you are not hiking, please meet us for Havdalah.
Where and When for Havdalah? Meet at the stone gate entrance to the park at 4:30 PM. Who? All ages! Bring friends and family.
Why? For the fresh air and exercise, for connecting with each other, and to enjoy nature’s God. For more information or questions, please contact Anne Davenport at [email protected]
Are you interested in getting away from the chill of winter and the blustering winds of March?? Join Rabbi Mark Schiftan on a Spring Training Trip to Scottsdale, Arizona for March 19th-22nd San Francisco Giants Games Package Includes: Hotel Accommodations. 4-Door Intermediate Car with unlimited Mileage; Giants Spring Training pre-game lunch or post-game dinner with select Giants players & broadcasters; Game tickets for March 20 and 21; Custom Giants Spring Training merchandise package. Costs: Single: $1,897 pp; Double: $1,306 pp: Airfare not included
The Temple has been providing meals and shelter to the women of Room in the Inn for over 30 years. The Temple hosts the women Monday evenings November through March. Temple members can volunteer to provide a home cooked meal and many stay to help with dinner for the women. For more information or to sign up, please contact Julie Yalowitz at (615)517-1551 or [email protected]. Come by yourself, with your friends, or with your family, all are welcome.
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 21 Words to Action Tools for Parents to Address Anti-Semitism
This interactive program and networking event, for parents of school age children, will address The Temple & Nashville Jewish Film Festival 2019 anti-Semitism in schools. Parents will be Opening Night of the NJFF taught how to equip their Fiddler: Miracle of Miracles children with constructive Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30 PM at the Belcourt Theater and effective responses to combat hatred and The Temple W.E.L.L, Women’s Group presents anti-Israel bias. My Polish Honeymoon The program will be lead Monday, October 28 at 12:00 PM at the Belcourt Theater by ADL Associate Southeast Regional The Temple Religious School presents Director, David Hoffman. Heading Home: the Story of Team Israel Sunday, November 3 at 9:30 AM at the GJCC for Grades 7-12 Next Dor: Young Adults at The Temple presents Tel Aviv on Fire November 17, 2019 | 9:30-11:30 am Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM at the Belcourt Congregation Micah Thank you to the following Temple members who have worked 2 001 OLD HICKORY BL V D, B RENT WO O D, TN 37027 hard to make this year’s festival a success! Jamie Brook, Fran For more information, contact Deborah Oleshansky at Brumlik, Laurie Eskind, Gretchen Goldstein, [email protected]. Jackie Karr, and Loretta Saff.
The Temple’s 2nd MUSIC CITY MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD Registration from 9:00-9:45am Game time Promptly from 10:00am-4:00pm Lunch Served & Prizes to be Given Sign up TODAY (space is limited) • Registration Fee $60 Go to templenashville.org to sign up or mail-in a check to The Temple
The Temple | 5015 Harding Pike | Nashville, TN 37205
page 22 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Simchat Torah Celebration Friday, October 25th at 6:00 pm This celebratory Shabbat service will feature our Mazel Tones, Band, and a special Torah reading - and lots of candy! Festive Oneg to Follow W.E.L.L. Women Engaged in Living and Learning Conversion Conversation It’s a Knitzvah & Crafternoon Opening Lunch in October 13th at 1:30 pm the Sukkah NJFF Matinee th Sunday, October 13 October 28th at 12:00 pm at 12:30 p.m. My Polish Honeymoon We are delighted to start a new Gratitude, Gab and Grub: season of study and community. Lunch at Thistle Farms November 21st at 1:15 pm Please RSVP to Doris at [email protected] after Women’s Torah Study
(pre) Chanukah Party and Mitzvah Project It’s a Knitzvah December 15th Crafternoon! Brave Miss World Sunday, October 13th @ 2 pm Screening & Discussion th The Temple’s W.E.L.L. January 16 (Women Engaged in Living & Learning) joins our Crafternoon group & invites all knitters, Fruit for Thought: crocheters, and anyone who just wants to learn A Tu B’shvat Experience how to knit a simple scarf to provide for the February 9th homeless women who are a part of the Room in the Inn during the cold winter. Women’s Power & Purim Happy Hour th Join us in the Sukkah at The Temple to March 10 the enjoy the company of women th engaged in living and learning. Women’s Seder held at Micah - April 5 Refreshments will be served! Please RSVP to Doris at Doing Jewish – Global Judaism with a Twist [email protected]. May 20
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 23 Next Dor – Events for Young Adults Learn :: Live :: Grow :: Connect We welcome singles, couples and young families ages 22-40
Wednesday, October 9th Drinks and a Movie after the Concluding Services around 5:30 pm Nashville Jewish Break-the-Fast at the home of Film Festival Rabbi Michael Shulman. at the Belcourt Theatre: “Tel Aviv on Fire” Thursday, November 3rd Southern Sukkot & Bourbon Tasting Party at 7:00 pm Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 pm East Nashville Dinner After Shabbat Services Friday, November 8th at 7:30 pm Second Harvest Food Sorting Join us for delicious dinner. at Second Harvest Saturday, October 12th at 1:00 pm Interfaith Conversations & Latke Making Please come help us sort all of the donations from Wednesday, December 11th at 7:00 pm Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! Informal, honest conversations about interfaith issues while we cook and enjoy latkes.
To RSVP for any of these events, please email Rabbi Shulman or call The Temple office: (615) 352-7620. For more information about young adult programs and events as well as about affordable young adult membership, please contact: Rabbi Michael Shulman at [email protected] or call/text: (513) 295-8453
Next Dor Conversation Series The Temple will be hosting a discussion based, small group education series for young adults in the Jewish community.
This series is open to all members of the Jewish community, regardless of membership of affiliation. • Delve deep into thought-provoking and complex issues • Connect with others in the young adult Nashville Jewish community • Challenge yourself to think in new ways • Learn from others through respectful dialogue and engaging debates As space is limited, we ask that you commit to attending at least 3 out of the 4 sessions. All sessions include dinner and wine. There is no charge for this program. The following Wednesdays from 7:00-9:00 PM: September 18th November 20th Forgiveness: Do Jewish Denominations Is it Ever Really Possible? Still Matter?
October 23rd December 11th The Kippah: A Jew at Christmastime: The Ultimate Jewish Symbol What’s a Jew to Do?
For more information or to sign up, contact Rabbi Michael Shulman at (513) 295-8453 or [email protected].
page 24 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 The Temple Preschool wishes you Shanah Tovah May you branch out and do many new and adventurous things in this new year. We are thrilled to be a part of The Temple Community. Thank you for all of the wonderful ways you support us. We welcome congregants to join us for any of our many exciting events this year.
Friday, October 18th Friday, December 20th 10:00 am 10:00 am Sukkot Shabbat Chanukah Shabbat Friday, October 25th Friday, December 20th 10:00 am 5:00 pm Simchat Torah Shabbat Chanukah Candle Lighting Wednesday, November 27st (in Preschool entrance) 12:00 pm Friday, March 6th Thanksgiving Luncheon 10:00 am Tuesday, December 17th Purim Carnival 11:30 am April Preschool sings with Passover Model Seder Golden Lunch Bunch Thursday, May 212th Pre-K Graduation
(for families with children up to age 6) These opportunities offer families the chance to celebrate Shabbat with their young children in a creative way.
Wednesday, October 9th at 9:00 am Yom Kippur Saturday, November 2nd at 10:00 am Saturday, February 8th at 10:00 am Noah Tu B’shTOT ~Tu B’shavat
Saturday, December 7th at 10:00 am Saturday, March 28th at 10:00 am Chanukah Passover
Saturday, January 11th at 4:00 pm Saturday, May 9th at 10:00 am Shabbat - PJ Havdalah Israel! Join us as well for our Purim Family Service on March 6th, our Purim Carnival on March 8th & our Summertime Family Sha-bar-b-que
Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 25 -- You are invited to Join
Rabbi Mark & Harriet Schiftan Monte Carlo
Barcelona
Mediterranean Cruise June 5 - 17, 2014 on Holland American’s ms Nieuw Amsterdam Ports will include tours of Jewish Sites of Interest
Naples Informational Meeting Venice October 8th ~ 5:30 - 6:15 pm For additional information please contact Rabbi Schiftan ([email protected])
Streaming LIVE from The Temple, Congregation Ohabai Sholom It’s soooooo easy to find & watch! Access The Temple website ~ http://www.templenashville.org
Click on the Watch Services Online button on the home page (this will open a new window) To make full screen(Larger Viewing) Click the double arrow in the bottom right corner of the video The live feed will automatically begin playing. To leave full screen press the Esc Button on your keyboard (furthest top left button) If we are streaming live, just sit back and enjoy...... if we are off line you can view your choice of archived services visible on the right side of the page.
Wishing You a Happy New Year Pet-a-Palooza at The Temple from October 13th from11:30am-12:30pm The Temple (Rain or Shine) gift shop All of God’s creatures are welcome! One-stop Schedule: shopping for all 11:30am-12:00pm your Judaica Social time and meet and greet and holiday needs. with pets and pet parents 12:00pm Candles, Platters, Blessing of the Pets by the clergy Tallits, Accessories, 12:15pm Mah Jongg Bags, Pet Contests and More! Please control your pets! Items from All pets must be leashed or crated at all times! Gary Rosenthal, Contests: Emanuel, Quest, Best Pet Costume Michael Aram, Best Owner/Pet Look-a-Like and Alicia Kelemen Most Jewish Pet (costume, name, tricks, etc.) Bring unused or unopened pet supplies to donate If The Temple is Open...The Gift Shop is Open! for the Nashville Humane Association We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. (Dry or wet food for dogs or cats, new toys, Have questions or would like to place a special order? cat litter, pee pads, cages and crates.) Please contact Julie Boehm at [email protected] For more information, contact us at The Temple
The Temple Gift Shop is looking for Caring Connection Volunteers! If you want to join the effort to support congregants in their times of joy & sorrow contact Alyssa Trachtman if you are interested, contact the temple at [email protected] or (615) 352-7781
page 26 ~ Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 Women.Engaged. in Living. & Learning. Calling All Women! Join us for our eighth Women’s Retreat Led by Rabbi Shana Mackler & Cantor Tracy Fishbein Study & Learning ~ Laughter & Fun Hands-on Art Project ~ Relax & Refresh ~ a Great Getaway! Save the Date! January 31-February 2 Stay tuned for additional details!
Are You Looking for a Outlet? Writers of the Lost Ark Creative A new group called “Writers of the Lost Ark” will be meeting the first Wednesday of each month at The Temple. This will be a safe, supportive, and no pressure environment to share your creative ideas whether they be stories, songs, poems or prose. The group is open to all regardless of how little or how long you’ve been writing. Those curious to find their creative side are welcome as well. Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Temple library November 6 • December 4 If you’d like to bring a story or poem to read, copies for the group to follow along are encouraged, but not mandatory. If you’ll be sharing music, please bring a device to play it on – live performances are also possible. Copies of lyrics for songs are again encouraged, but not mandatory. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Hope you can make it!
Save the Date ~ Temple Fundraiser Sunday, April 26, 2020
Casino Night at The Temple Yom Kippur 2019 - www.templenashville.org - 615-352-7620 ~ page 27 Closing Benediction for Kol Nidre Night
Always remember where you came from, and to whom you belong. Always know before whom you stand, and that for which you stand; And that you never make the journey alone.
Yevarechecha Adonai ve yishmarecha. May God bless you and keep you. Ya’er Adonai panav alecha ve yichuneka. May God’s countenance rest upon you, and be gracious to you.. Yisa Adonai panav alecha veyasem lecha shalom. May God grant you a sense of peace, within your soul and throughout your life. Amen.