FEBRUARY 2018 | Shevat/Adar 5778 | Vol. 44 No. 5
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Celebrating a Milestone Year and Stepping Into the Future with our Beloved Choir COVER STORY PP. 10-12
2018 HENRY D. SCHLINGER ETHICS SYMPOSIUM
Details p. 19 THE UNDOCUMENTED Our Ethical Responsibility p. 9 CLERGY MESSAGE Climbing Together on our
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have vivid memories from my and build their résumé for life. It is within our reach to ensure teenage years of ascending Temple Emanu-El is a place where teens feel at home and creaky staircases, exploring desire to be on the playground with us... a Jewish playground secret passageways and teeming with ways to match self-interest with Jewish meaning uncoveringI dusty books in the old and tradition. Such an effort involves all of us congregants, library of my synagogue. Growing up in lay-leaders, staff and clergy. Cleveland, my family joined The Temple- Tifereth Israel when I was in first grade. Its main edifice, Over the past two years, Rabbi Amy Ross, the YL+E team, completed in 1924 near downtown, remains a source of teen leaders and parents developed Project 4, an ongoing architectural and spiritual wonder. For generations, the project to inspire Jewish teen engagement. Led by teens, arches and domes of this Byzantine and Romanesque-styled Project 4 fosters relationships among teens who share behemoth have soared above congregants’ heads. How could interests in any of four areas of Jewish life: learning, travel, such a large, ancient feeling and seemingly untouchable place social justice and advocacy, and community building. In each attract the fascination of a 15-year-old kid? area, peer relationships are the focus, not just the creation of programs and events. The winter L’taken trip to Washington, My temple held annual “lock-ins” in the old building. The D.C.; coffee and conversation with clergy; lunch workshops night of programs, junk food, and movies culminated in exploring topics selected by teens; and newly developed a midnight secret tour of the building. Along the way we internships with Temple’s social justice partner organizations saw signatures from kids of years past, and cobweb-covered are just some examples of relationship-centered engagement. stacks of framed photos from confirmation classes gone by. We loved it. These overnights literally and symbolically gave Teen Engagement Coordinator Jon Ross and I are working us a view of our Temple from the inside, transforming the with an outstanding group of leaders on the Teen Engagement stoic synagogue from a place of formality into our Jewish Council to guide Project 4 and re-engage Temple’s teen playground and an extension of home. community over the coming months and years. Our teens need your help, mentorship, and partnership to make a Here at Temple Emanu-El, I meet many outstanding young cultural shift in our community. Teens feel welcome and at people who vocalize their struggle of integrating Judaism home when we recognize them as a valued constituency of and a connection to our synagogue into their lives and our congregation. When you see young people here, welcome I know of many more who don’t even know to try. Some them. Inquire about their lives and help them get to know obstacles holding teens at a distance from our community yours. Invite teens to learn and lead with you instead of just lie beyond our control. Important and valuable experiences volunteer for you. When our young people feel at home to in teenage life such as sports activities, studies and various climb, explore, and stretch to the edges of Temple’s amazing clubs may conflict with a commitment like Sunday classes, congregational life, the more meaning we all will share. being a teaching assistant, attending a weekend teen retreat or Shabbat services. But such obstacles pale in comparison to the barriers we are able to remove. How can we inspire all our teens to jump into the playground of spirituality, community, meaning, and justice that we call Temple Emanu-El along with us? Can we help them feel at home?
We have control over how our community prioritizes the task of welcoming and engaging teens. We can develop avenues for engagement that don’t force teens to choose between Judaism and other interests. We can ensure that Temple’s youth program crosses social boundaries and isn’t exclusive to any particular youth movement such as BBYO or NFTY. We can create experiences that help teens prepare for college
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IN THIS ISSUE HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE Passover 3 Shabbat Services 8 Purim 19 FOR FAMILIES PAGE ECEC Book Fair 17 Tot Shabbat 17 ECEC Camp K’ton Registration 17 Sababa 18 3-6 Shabbat 18
FOR 20s AND 30s PAGE Atid Late Night Shabbat 5 Sunday, March 4, 2018 Goin’ to the Chuppah 7 EMPTY NESTERS PLUS PAGE 9am-1pm | Tobian Auditorium The Well: A Caregiver’s Day Out 8 The Conversation Project 13 COMMUNITY PAGE THERE’S ALWAYS TIME FOR A PARTY! Brotherhood Party Expo 3 Meet the vendors who will make your events memorable, including Passover 3 Our Community 4 b’nai mitzvah parties, weddings, anniversary and holiday celebrations. Not Just New Member Orientation 5 LGBT Cooking Class 5 Navigating the Religion Decision 7 Sponsored by Schlinger Ethics Synposium 9 Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood Temple Emanu-El Choir Appreciation 10-12 Temple Journeys 13 Lefkowitz Lecture 16 WRJ AND BROTHERHOOD PAGE Food for Thought: Challah Baking 6 Mahjong Learn-A-Ment 6 Chai Tea 6 WRJ Events 6 Brotherhood Monthly Meeting 16 SOCIAL JUSTICE PAGE AIPAC and J Street 5 Tikkun Olam Collections 7 Share Our Story, ADULT LEARNING PAGE Share Your Table Classes and Book Clubs 13
PHILANTHROPY March 30 – April 7 Contributions 14-15
INCLUDING Be Our Guest Seder Matching Atid Young Adult Passover Experience Passover Resources and Learning
SHABBAT SERVICE Confidential financial assistance is Join Us Before Your Seder March 30 | 5pm available for most Temple events, tuition and dues. Contact: Meredith FESTIVAL SERVICES Pryzant, [email protected] March 31, April 6 (with Yizkor) | 10:30am
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OUR COMMUNITY BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS Jeffrey, Laurie, Caylee and Drew Arron Leah Baer Brian William Blonstein Eva Newberger Bonnie Bermas, and Mark, Giulia Simcha Fisher Nicholas and Isabella Link Feb. 17 Feb. 10 Feb. 3 Son of Debbie and Daughter of Deborah and Daughter of Wendy and Seth and Massiel Cohn Barry Blonstein Jay Newberger Mark Fisher Matthew Fuller Frankford Middle School North Hills Preparatory School Parish Episcopal School Tikkun Olam: The Legacy Senior Tikkun Olam: North Texas Tikkun Olam: Meals on Wheels Ally, Barrett and Communities, Teen Mitzvah Food Bank for Pets Caroline Lidji Corp Tracy Port Melech, and Dotan, Danielle, Esra, Nathan and Thea Melech Eleanor Port Brooke, Luis, Avi and Amelia Puchi Taylor Brooke Levy Lainie Siegel Brody Bundis Feb. 10 Feb. 3 Petrina Kotov, and Mike and Feb. 17 Daughter of Alyce and Daughter of Julie and Chuck Samuel Shafir Son of Ashley and Evan Bundis Doug Levy Siegel Lev, Genna, Zachary and MIS Highland Park Greenhill Richardson West Junior High Jonathan Skolnik Tikkun Olam: Brody’s Literacy Tikkun Olam: St. Jude Arts Magnet Battle Tikkun Olam: Legacy Plano Molly Whitman and Rea Fuentes
MAZEL TOV Hanna Newberger To Temple Emanu-El’s Nicole Danielle Ebner Feb. 3 Ethan Weinger construction project, for Feb. 24 Daughter of Wendy and Feb. 24 a Distinguished Building Daughter of Ricki and Jay Newberger Son of Jill and Lewis Weinger Award from TEXO, a Randy Ebner Parish Episcopal School Parish Episcopal School contractors’ organization. Shelton School Tikkun Olam: Jill Stone Tikkun Olam: North Texas Tikkun Olam: Vickery Meadow Community Garden, Food Bank Food Pantry Hurricane Harvey Relief
BABY NAMINGS WEDDINGS IN MEMORIAM Isabelle May Biederman Wanda Savala and Eric Barbara Arnstein Judy Rome Daughter of Holly and Jeff Rosenbaum Mother of Richard Arnstein, Wife of Dr. Richard Rome Biederman Eric is the son of Madelyn Robert Arnstein and Irwin Step-Mother of Shari Rome Grandaughter of Terry and and Marc Rosenbaum Arnstein Handler and Rebecca Mike Friedman and Cathy Ellen Msihid and grandson of Nellie Georgia Lynn Hickey Friedman Finberg Sister of Elsa Rosenberg Helton Sondra “Sondie” Rosenthal Noah Boyd Braswell Mother of Nancy Rosenthal Michael Hiesiger Son of Alit and Scott Braswell Brother of Joyce Norton and Bobby Rosenthal Nora Poppy Schanzer Robert Moss Cecily Wachtel Daughter of Lucy and Kyle CONVERSIONS Father of Daniel Moss Mother of Peter Weinstock Schanzer Noah Blake Stephen Wiener Granddaughter of Ruth and Husband of Mary-Anne York Jay Pack Lon Cherryholmes Son of Avis Wiener Audrey Schwartz
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Not Just New Member Orientation AIPAC and J Street Join hosts Alyssa Fiedelman, Harold Kolni and Alex Join Rabbi David Stern and Temple delegations heading Smith to learn everything you’ve ever wanted to Washington, D.C. this spring to make their voices heard to know about getting connected at Temple on policy matters regarding Israel. Each organization has but have just never gotten around to asking! different goals, and Temple members support both. We invite you to take some time to learn about each and think February 13 about attending one or both of the national meetings. 7-8:30pm, Tycher Gathering Space
AIPAC RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/notjustnewmembers March 4-6, 2018 Washington, D.C. Contact: Linda Kahalnik, Director of Member policyconference.org Relations, [email protected]
J Street April 14-17, 2018 Washington, D.C. jstreet.org/conference
COOKING & LATE NIGHT COMMUNITY SHABBAT Temple’s LGBT group is gathering for a Passover-themed cooking in partnership with JDC Entwine class at the home of Temple member, chef and author Tina “a movement for young leaders looking to make Wasserman. Learn how to make meaningful impact on global Jewish needs…” holiday classics while making new friends. Friday, Feb. 16 Tuesday, March 6 | 7-9:30pm 7:30pm, Linz Hall RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ Register: participate.tedallas.org/latenightshabbat lgbtcookingclass Contact: Alexandra Horn, [email protected]
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Challah Baking Sunday, February 11 Learn to bake our delicious ritual bread 1-5pm, Linz Hall in the second of our exciting WRJ series. Small braided challahs will be delivered Want to be a mahj shark? Bring friends or make new ones to Temple members recovering from illness at this fun annual event. Learn from our expert teachers. or surgery. Teacher: Jo-Sandra Greenberg, Sponsored by Women of Reform Judaism Temple Challah Angel Included: Instructions, snacks and coaching
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 5:30-7:30pm Admission: $20 Tobian Auditorium Kitchen Registration: tesisterhood.org/mahj2018
Cost: $18. RSVP: Jo-Sandra Greenberg, Tikkun Olam project: Bring worsted weight yarn for warm goods for the homeless and others in need. [email protected] or 972.814.0777 Contact: Celia Saunders, 214.502.1902
Chai Tea with WRJ EVENTS Rabbi Ariel Boxman Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesday, Feb. 6 6:30– 8:30pm, Room 131 Hosted by the sisterhoods of Stitchers, quilters, knitters unite! Work on personal projects Adat Chaverim, Temple Shalom and or group projects to donate. Contact: Sharon Willey, [email protected] Women of Reform Judaism of Temple Emanu-El
Sunday, Feb. 25, 3-5pm Daughters of Abraham Thursday, Feb. 15, 7-8:30pm, Highland Park United Methodist Church, Room 329E Private home (address will be provided upon registration) Daughters of Abraham is an interfaith discussion group. Cost: $18 minimum, $36 suggested (by cash or check only) It seeks to enhance understanding of the spiritual and All proceeds support the YES fund (Youth Education and cultural similarities and differences among the three Special Projects) of Women of Reform Judaism faith communities. Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected], RSVP: Celia Saunders, [email protected], 214.801.7463 214.502.1902 Mahjong Meet-Up Wednesday, Feb. 21, 6-8pm, Room 133/135 All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own supplies. Cost: $5 for snacks RSVP: Celia Saunders, [email protected], or text at 214.502.1902
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INTERFAITH COUPLES Goin’ to the Chuppah, Temple’s course for wedding couples, has been awarded the prestigious Belin Award by the Union for Reform Judaism. The award honors congregational programs and practices that best exemplify retaining and NAVIGATING THE engaging members. Chuppah is Temple’s class for engaged and married couples in their 20s and 30s. Couples learn about building a Jewish home and form relationships with RELIGION DECISION others in the same stage of life. It is a required course for couples being married by Temple clergy.
Feb. 27, March 9, March 20, March 24 Navigating the Religion Decision is a four-session Register: participate.tedallas.org/ workshop to help interfaith couples have healthy goin-to-the-chuppah-spring-2018 discussions about faith. The sessions will guide couples struggling with the religious identity of their Contact: Jane Larkin, [email protected] future home toward a win-win decision where each other’s religious needs are met.
Facilitated by Joy Schwartz, Temple member and an independent, professional counselor who works with interfaith partners, couples will share their stories and answer questions. The workshop is designed to be a non-judgmental, safe space for participants to learn from peers, find community with others dealing with similar issues, and gain insights for shaping a healthy religious identity.
Feb. 6, 20; March 6, 20
Register: participate.tedallas.org/ navigating-the-religion-decision-2018 Mitzvah
Contact: Jane Larkin, [email protected] Moment Each month, Temple collects and distributes needed items This program is made possible through generous funding from for our social justice partners. In February, our partner is Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and Women of Reform Judaism. TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation.
Please bring art supplies and children’s games to the Purim spiel and carnival on Sunday, Feb. 25 at 11am, or anytime throughout the month to the Temple reception desk. Contact: Alexandra Horn, [email protected]
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Yitro Trumah Exodus 18:1-20:23 Exodus 25:1-27:19 Friday, Feb. 2 Friday, Feb. 16 Tot Shabbat Sababa 6pm, Pollman Hall 6pm, Pollman Hall Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Leslie Niren Temple is proud to announce The Well, a caregiver’s day out program for those 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Daniel Utley with loved ones who have early stage Cantor Vicky Glikin Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Composer Shabbat: Yehezkel Braun Special Guest: Rabbi Philip Nadel The program is designed to Saturday, Feb. 3 Saturday, Feb. 17 provide a stimulating environment 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel for the attendees while offering their Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi David Stern caregivers a rejuvenating break. Cantor Leslie Niren Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Student Leah Wittenberg, Fellow 10:30am, Stern Chapel Institute of Southern Jewish Life Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Vicky Glikin 10:30am, Stern Chapel Bat Mitzvah: Lainie Siegel Rabbi Daniel Utley Advanced registration Cantor Vicky Glikin 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Bar Mitzvah: Brody Bundis is required. Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren 4:30pm, Stern Chapel First Tuesdays B’nai Mitzvah: Hanna and Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Eva Newberg Cantor Vicky Glikin Bar Mitzvah: Brian Blonstein Beginning March 6 10:30am-2:30pm Mishpatim Exodus 21:1-24:18 T’zaveh Weiss Youth Wing Exodus 27:20-30:10 Friday, Feb. 9 Lunch Included 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Friday, Feb. 23 Rabbi Daniel Utley 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi David Stern Cantor Vicky Glikin Endorsed by the Saturday, Feb. 10 Cantor Leslie Niren 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Alzheimer’s Association Rabbi Debra Robbins Saturday, Feb. 24 in partnership with Cantor Vicky Glikin 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Women of Reform Judaism 10:30am, Stern Chapel Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Co-chairs: Cantor Leslie Niren 10:30am, Olan Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah: Giulia Fisher Rabbi Debra Robbins Linda Sheff and Ann Rosenzweig Cantor Vicky Glikin 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Bat Mitzvah: Nicole Ebner Rabbi David Stern For information and registration contact: Cantor Leslie Niren 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Karen Hoffman, Bat Mitzvah: Taylor Levy Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren [email protected] Bar Mitzvah: Ethan Weinger
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2018 HENRY D. SCHLINGER ETHICS SYMPOSIUM
THE UNDOCUMENTED Our Ethical Responsibility
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 | 7pm | STERN CHAPEL Registration: participate.tedallas.org/schlingersymposium
This annual endowed symposium, honoring the memory of past president and civic leader Henry D. Schlinger, explores a compelling topic of our day. The 2018 panel, featuring three distinguished speakers and moderated by Rabbi David Stern, challenges us to both define and rethink our ethical commitments to the undocumented.
Liz Cedillo-Periera Thomas Mayo Reverend Marvin Wiser Rabbi David Stern City of Dallas, Director of Professor of Law, Workers Defense Project Moderator Welcoming Communities and Southern Methodist University Immigrant Affairs
Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected]
About the Symposium: This symposium honors the memory of Henry D. Schlinger, z’’l. Known for his personal integrity and outstanding service to the congregation and community, Mr. Schlinger served as president of Temple Emanu-El and the Dallas Bar Association.
FEBRUARY 2018 • The Window 9 MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC The Choir at 65: A Family, A Legacy, A Tribute
he Temple Emanu-El Choir turns “The choir has played a vital role throughout changes in 65 this year, and retirement simply worship style and venue and will continue to explore new ways isn’t in its vocabulary. With a new and new music to enhance the services. Its future will be built on director, Chris Crook, and 15 new the strong foundation laid by former conductors and precious Tand returning members who have joined in souls who have given so much time and talent through the years.” recent months, the group that has added to The Choir has remained “united in their unswerving Temple life in so many important dimensions devotion to Jewish music, and committed to giving their all is thriving and growing. Chris Crook at worship services, and throughout long hours in the loft At the same time, founding members are still adding during the High Holy Days,” says Simon. their beautiful voices to prayer and celebration, bridging the “The Choir played a very important role in the emergence inspiring choral tradition at Temple Emanu-El from a rich of the Pollman Performing Arts Programs and Music Around past into an exciting future. Emanu-El,” says Cantor Richard Cohn. He also noted that “The choir has always been an emotional experience visiting performers were attracted to Temple precisely for me,” says Carol Brin, a member of the original 1953 because of the deep well of choral talent and the potential choir under the direction of Samuel Adler, Temple’s first for collaboration. music director. Carol is still active in the choir and is known The legacy continues today, with the Choir leading music for her dedication and for her legendary twice-yearly for the Union Prayer Book services and participation in dinners! “Rehearsals and weekly services were inspiring and major services and other events at Temple, and in community refreshing. I looked forward to them with anticipation and for concerts. Be sure to join us for the Composer Shabbat on strengthening of spirit. I also enjoyed cooking for the choir Feb. 2, featuring the work of Yehezkel Braun, and to view the twice a year,” she says. Archives exhibit beginning on Feb. 16. “Carol saw to it that we all became a mishpacha (family),” Where there is music to be made or to be moved by, the says Sam Adler. “From seeing that all the music was in place, Temple Emanu-El Choir is there. Don’t miss the evening of to making sure there were enough latkes for the Hanukkah song, celebration and tribute on March 2 (see next page), party; from seeing that visiting composers (of which there and experience anew how much their family has meant to were many) were well taken care of, to making sure the robes the entire Temple family. Kol Hakavod! were cleaned at the right time. The choir owes a great deal to her devotion these many years.” Sue Lichten, who joined the choir in 1955 when it sang for the High Holy Days in Fair Park Auditorium, also describes the choir as “another family for me,” and notes its enduring impact on prayer. “It makes services so much more meaningful.” And Sarah Yarrin, a member since 1985 and past chair of the former Music Committee, shares that “singing in the Choir enhanced my love of Judaism and it has become a priority in my life.” The choir has had eight directors over the years, with Simon Sargon serving for the longest period of time, from 1974-2001. It has also worked with five cantors and performed THE FOUNDERS, 2013: locally, nationally and internationally. (Bottom row) Rosalie Alexander, Blanche Fromm z”l, Carol Brin. “Worship is at the core of Temple life. It is continually (Top row) Cantor Richard Cohn, Bernice Raden, Jessonda Fox z”l, evolving,” says Director Chris Crook. Ralph Stannard, Pat Zilbermann z”l. The other founding members of blessed memory are Phyllis Lissauer and Emmy Lou Williams.
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65 Years Strong! Temple Emanu-El Choir A N RY NIVERSA BY THE NUMBERS • There are 66 current members representing at least 762 years of beautiful music! • 15 new singers joined in 2017 CHOIR APPRECIATION SHABBAT • Rosalie Alexander and Carol Brin have served 65 years, and Sue Lichten has served 63 years. Service of Celebration and Tribute • Connie Rudick, Sylvia Silven and Paul Schumann have served 58, 56 and 53 years, respectively. Friday, March 2, 2018 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary INTRODUCING NEW MEMBERS FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS “As a new convert, joining the choir has allowed me the opportunity to engage with Judaism through music. It helps me with my Hebrew and I continue to learn about all the wonderful facets of Judaism in an immersive way. As the choir continues to grow I am excited to see how it becomes more involved with the community. The composer Shabbat concerts have been particularly fun and educational. I can’t SAMUEL ADLER SIMON SARGON wait to do more special programs like that.” –Ariana Cook 1953-1966 1974-2001
“Singing in the choir, is a sacred thing for me. It is like a meditation. It is a liberating feeling to not have the weight of the world on your shoulders, somehow, to be part of the whole. You let music fill you up.” –Mirjana Bulek
“Whenever I think of important holidays at RALPH STANNARD CANTOR RICHARD COHN synagogue, I think of our choir. Even before 1999-2017 2006-2015 I became a member, I appreciated the choir and the cantorial staff and how they added Ta’am 8500 Dinner Following to my enjoyment of the services. I think Cost: $18 per adult, $10 for children 5-12, free in the next 3-5 years, choir will continue for children under 5 and a family maximum rate of $50. to be an important part of services and celebrations at Temple.” –Jená Prystowsky RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500
Contact and RSVP by phone: Rachel Gross, [email protected]
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EARLY HISTORY 2000 TO PRESENT Music has played a central role in Temple • 2001-2009: The annual Showcase life from its earliest days. In 1876, a paid Series continues to bring high-caliber professional choir and an organist were performances to Temple, including hired for services. Children received musical the lively Champagne Pops Broadway instruction as early as 1894, and a children’s concerts; The Meadows Symphony choir sang at Shabbat services as early as Orchestra; Cantors Don Croll and 1916. In 1920, Sadie Lefkowitz, wife of Rabbi David Propis, and the annual Fruhman David Lefkowitz, organized a volunteer choir Memorial Concer. for Shabbat morning services that included • 2009-2017: The Pollman Performing Jessonda Fox of blessed memory, one of the Arts Programs brought in visiting founding members. religious and secular musicians, including Theodore Bikel, José Bowen, Danny THE ‘50S AND ‘60S Maseng, Cantor Alberto Mizrahi, Marvin • “Avodath Hakodesh (A Sacred Service)” Marvin Hamlisch Hamlisch, z”l, Joshua Nelson and Merri by Ernest Bloch, with featured soloists, and Elana Arian. Metropolitan Opera baritone Mack • 2017-2018: Composer Spotlight Harrell, soprano Joan Merriman and Shabbatot program begins featuring contralto Gloria Brydon Ben Steinberg and Yehezkel Braun. • “The Gates of Justice,” by Dave Brubeck • Temple Archives Exhibit: Feb. 16- as part of the 100th Anniversary March 16 Celebration of Temple Emanu-El, with the Temple Emanu-El Choir, East “Among many highlights, Texas State University Chorale, Dallas including singing with the Symphony Orchestra Members, and choir around the U.S. and Alvin Epstein conducting. the world, are the following: • “The Vision of Isaiah,” by Samuel Adler singing ‘Joshua’ by Franz Waxman, with Mack Harrell as soloist THE ’70S AND ’80S and Norman Corwin as narrator, in Leonard Bernstein • Performances of works by Simon Sargon: Olan sanctuary; singing work that Darius “Tov L’hodot,” “Elul: Midnight,” “Flame Milhaud presented, also in the sanctuary; of the Lord,” “At Grandmother’s Knee” singing “Gates of Justice” by Dave Brubeck, with him and his trio, in the sanctuary; • First Hanukkah concert at NorthPark singing with Marvin Hamlisch twice, once Center, now an annual tradition at the Meyerson and once in the Temple sanctuary; and singing Simon’s music THE ’90S at the Holocaust Memorial Museum in • 1991: The annual Showcase Series begins Washington, D.C.” –Carol Brin • 1997: Biennial Convention of the Union for Reform Judaism (formerly Union of American Hebrew Congregations) Merri and Elana Arian
2017 Hanukkah Concert at NorthPark Center José Bowen Danny Maseng Theodore Bikel
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BOOK CLUBS
Temple Book Club Monday, Feb. 5 2pm | Ackerman Conference Room “Boys in the Boat,” by Daniel James Brown “The Talk” Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] That Can Change Your Life Lunch and Literature with How do you want to live at the end of your life? Make plans Rabbi Debra Robbins to participate in this important series about sharing your Thursday, Feb. 8 hopes, dreams and wants with those you love. 12-1:30pm | Linz Hall We will read “The Hilltop” by Assaf Gavron, Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected] pp. 1-51 RSVP for lunch: Diana Hall, [email protected] A project of Sukkat Shalom, Temple’s safe space for tough topics, in partnership with Women of Reform Judaism and Congregation Beth Torah. Brotherhood Israel Book Club First Saturdays following Shabbat morning service and Session 2: The Jewish Dimension Shabbat Nosh, Archives Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected] Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7-9pm | Linz Hall Feb. 3: “Let There March 3: “Six Bringing spirituality and Judaism into end-of-life conversations Be Water: Israel’s Days of War: Solution for a June 1967 and Water-Starved the Making of World” the Modern by Seth M. Siegel Middle East,” by Michael Oren Dr. Bob Fine Harriet Cohen, Rabbi Michael Katherine Rabbi Daniel Baylor Scott & Ph.D., Cohen, Krause, Utley, TORAH and TALMUD White Health Jewish Family Dallas VA VNA Texas Moderator Service Medical Center Chever Torah Shabbat mornings RSVP for one or all sessions: participate.tedallas.org/ 9am | Linz Hall TheConversationProject Weekly Torah study led by Temple clergy, Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman and lay teachers Talmud with Rabbi David Stern Feb. 7, 21, 28 | 7:30-8:30am | Linz Hall Start your Wednesdays in this learning session focused on the Talmud and its relevance today. Come to Israel Talmud on Sunday Mornings Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 With Temple! 10am-12pm | Room 131 This lay-led study group explores the tractate Sanhedrin on Sundays when YL+E is in session. Contact: Mel Klein, [email protected], 214.394.1817 Birthright: May 23-June 3 Torah from the Beginning Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Multigenerational: Dec. 22, 2018-Jan. 2, 2019 10-11:30am | Room 130 Info session Feb. 7, 6pm, Weiss Youth Wing This participatory, interactive class focuses on the Torah and its relevance in our lives. No prior knowledge or Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected] preparation is necessary. Contact: Michael Selz, [email protected]
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GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tributes for Sustaining Temple
Our Congregation Bat Mitzvah of Ella-Rose Levy Memory of Jack Hillebrand Birthday of Elya E. Naxon by Brett & Lester Levy, Jr. by Peter & Deborah Koeppel by Elizabeth Hirsch Dora Aronson Helping Birthday of Helene Greenwald Memory of Joseph Levine Hands Fund by Lynn & Jay Staub by Ira & Joyce Fritz General Distributions by Rabbi David Stern to individuals in need of Birthday of Elaine Marks Memory of Ronald Levine Temple Emanu-El financial assistance, particularly by Sue Lichten by Ira & Joyce Fritz General Fund in dire situations Birthday of Elya E. Naxon Memory of Erich Rosenbaum Support of Temple’s general programs and events Memory of Riva Bursten by Sue Lichten by Helaine Trachtenberg by Susie Litman Bris of Axel Gourley Memory of Gertrude Shon Memory of Harriet Jean Steirn by Wendy & Stephen Lieman Appreciation of Rabbi by Trey & Sarah Gourley by Salvatore & Judy Viviano David Stern Conversion of Mary Jo Touvell Memory of Milton Toub Anniversary of Kathy & Alan by Micall & Darryn Sandler by Jan & Tom Timmons by Beverly & Joe Goldman Freeman by Mary Jo Touvell by Irene & Buddy Raden Memory of Joseph S. Clergy Good Works Fund Marriage of Richard Warren & Trachtenberg Contribution Distributions to charitable Charley Peacock by Helaine Trachtenberg by Dr. & Mrs. Richard L. organizations, individuals in by Jan & Tom Timmons Wasserman need or community causes by Memory of Bobby Zidell by Ray Ann & Mark Lerman Temple’s clergy Anne and Sam Kesner Caring Temple Emanu-El Memory of Barbara Arnstein Congregation Fund Birthday of Elya E. Naxon by Connie L. Rudick Endowment Fund by Robert A. Arnstein Assistance for Temple members Distribution from the Temple’s Memory of Hortense Friedman through all phases of life Contribution foundation supporting Temple’s by Natalie Friedman including hospitalization, elder by Stanley Dayton programs care, military service, mental Memory of Charles Gartner health challenges and grief Memory of Jack Hillerbrand by Gigi Gartner Temple Emanu-El by Mary Lee & Michael Broder Memory of Anne Cortell Cemetery Endowment Fund by Jeff & Kim Chapman Memory of Abe Goldberg by Robin Sachs Distribution from the Temple’s Memory of Sylvia Massman by Julie & Michael Lowenberg foundation supporting the Memory of Jeanne Fagadau Schwartz maintenance and improvement Memory of Helaine Grogin by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas by Bobbi & Richard Massman by Michael & Nicole Roy of the cemetery grounds Memory of Helen Grossfeld Memory of Jack Hillebrand by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld Memory of Howard Moss Music and Prayer by Lisa & Steven Lieberman by Terri Hornberger Memory of Tillie Labovitz Music Fund Memory of Dr. Howard Lackman by Joan & Jerry Skibell Contribution by Bertha & Edward Epstein Enhancement of Temple music by Joanie & Bruce Sostek programs Memory of Henry N. Meyer WRJ/Sisterhood of Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Memory of Helen Goodman by Lynn & Bob Behrendt Temple Emanu-El Memorial Cemetery Fund by Juliette & Harold Goodman Support of Women of Reform Memory of Joan Henry Triplett Beautification and Memory of Sam Szor Judaism by Scott D. Henry improvements of the Temple by Nancy & Jerry Szor Appreciation of WRJ Leadership Emanu-El Cemetery Memory of Peggy Trubitt Memory of Gail Winter by Rabbi Daniel & by Richard Trubitt Memory of Iva Hochstim by Paula Joyce Mrs. Rachel Utley by Joyce & Alan Goldberg Memory of Cecily Wachtel Appreciation of Cantor by Jim & Tricia Krohn Leslie Niren by Felise & Harold Leidner Our Temple and Alex F. Weisberg Cemetery by The Aftergut Family Memory of Stephen Wiener Library Fund Bar Mitzvah of Adam Purchases of Judaic books, by Mary-Anne York Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg Leybovich-Glikin publications and entertainment by Bebe & Sam Ablon Memory of Bobby Zidell Building Fund media by Jeremy & Blake Zidell Upkeep and maintenance of by Max Edward & Marilyn our historic building Memory of Symon A. Tulbert Tonkon Appreciation of Rabbi by Mindy & Mark Tulbert Debra Robbins Memory of James R. Alexander Birthday of Elya E. Naxon by The Aftergut Family by Rosalie C. Alexander Anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. by Pauline De Nur Benton Markey by Bruce Chemel Memory of Stanley Asinof Conversion of Diana Telesca by Dorothy Borschow by Irene & Buddy Raden by Paula Asinof by Jan & Tom Timmons Appreciation of Rabbi Amy Ross Memory of Mary Crohn by Denise & Bernard Siegal, by Helaine Trachtenberg Susan & Mike Daneman
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Aline C. Rutland Prayer The Jill Stone Tikkun Memory of Albert M. Sheppard Memory of Paul Lande Book Fund Olam Fund by Jenene & Mitchell Perry by Sheri & Jack Vine Purchases of prayer books Support of Temple’s social Memory of Cecily Wachtel justice programs including by Suzi & Jack Greenman Metz Youth Fund Memory of Carol Sandfield initiatives, advocacy, projects by Pat Peiser Scholarships for Jewish and lectures Youth and Early activities sponsored by Temple Memory of Max Sandfield Memory of Jack Hillebrand or other Jewish organizations by Pat Peiser Childhood Education by Lisa & Jim Albert Memory of Doris Plough Metz Birthday of Jack Kasten by Ann & Michael Gallant William P. Budner Youth by Steven & Eileen Wishnia by Elaine & David Mendelow Memory of Iva Hochstim Library Fund Purchases of Judaic books and Birthday of Elya E. Naxon by Annette & Jack Corman Adult Programs publications for students by Carol, Royal & Janice Brin Memory of Marian Hoffman Memory of Helaine Danziger by Lisa & Jim Albert Katherine F. Baum Adult Birnberg David B. Shalom Religious Education Fund Memory of Barbara Thum by Mindy & Mark Tulbert Education Fund Support for adult education by Annette & Jack Corman Financial assistance for programs Memory of Miriam Dorfman Anniversary of Kathy & by Roz & Art Kaplan religious education for Temple Memory of Barbara Bierbrier Alan Freeman members Memory of Sidney Dorfman by May Sebel by Myrna H. Ries by Roz & Art Kaplan Memory of Walter Fein Memory of Freda Gail Stern Appreciation of Bob Fine by Ellen Jackofsky by Edward S. Koppman by Julie Bleicher Early Childhood Education Memory of Evelyn M. Harvey Birthday of Sharan Goldstein Center (ECEC) Fund by Katherine, Jim, & Leonard M. Cohen Adult by Jack & Annette A. Corman Support of ECEC programs Education Fund Chase Harvey Support of adult education Birthday of Lynn Goldstein Memory of Irving Bornfeld programs by Jack & Annette A. Corman by Cindy & Randy Goldman Martin and Charlotte Weiss Birthday of Elya E. Naxon Memory of Joan Goldman Religious School Fund Honor of Becky Slakman Scholarships for YL+E fees, by Nate & Sloane Carrico by Myrna H. Ries by Cindy & Randy Goldman books and additional expenses Honor of Gail Sachson Memory of Yvonne Yuspeh Strug by Annette & Jack Corman by Susan & Mike Kottwitz Appreciation of Rabbi Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Daniel Utley Symposium Endowment Fund Speedy Recovery of Dr. Appreciation of Shelly Sender by Fran & Bob Stiffel Support of the ethics symposium Andrew Fenves by Sarah Yarrin by Jack & Annette A. Corman Memory of Rae Aronoff Birthday of Tracy L. Shanks Youth Scholarship Fund by Mimi Aronoff Speedy Recovery of Barbara by Karen & Richard Smiley Financial assistance to families Rabin for participation in youth Contribution Celebration of Alan Greenspan by Jack & Annette A. Corman programs by Jennifer & Matt Cassell by Nancy & Jerry Szor Speedy Recovery of Memory of Dr. Howard Lackman Barbara Zale Jeanette and Raymond Israel by Robin Kosberg Social Justice by Jack & Annette A. Corman Teacher Training Fund Memory of Cecily Wachtel Hunger Relief Projects Funds for continuing education by Robin Kosberg Collection of funds for hunger Priscilla R. Stern Memorial for YL+E teachers relief throughout the year, Conversion of Carol Blacknall Literacy Fund Memory of Richard Morin especially during High Holy Support of literacy projects by Robin Kosberg by Jennifer & Matt Cassell Days and Passover in the general and Jewish Conversion of Noah Blake communities by Robin Kosberg Memory of Stuart Beck Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene by Susan & Daryl Beck Memory of Cecily Wachtel Conversion of Audrey Schwartz by Ruthie & Alan Shor Family Camp Scholarship Fund by Robin Kosberg Memory of Sanford Fagadau Financial assistance to families by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas Contribution for Greene Family Camp by Kim Schonwald YES Fund of Sisterhood Memory of Frances Glazer Memory of Martin Pfeffer Support of the Youth, Education by Lollie & Larry Shawn Happy Holidays to Rabbi by Sara Pfeffer and Service program of Memory of Jack Hillebrand Nancy Kasten Women of Reform Judaism by Marcia Grossfeld Memory of Pearl Steinberg by Todd & Betsy Teitell by Larry & Karla Steinberg Memory of Dr. Howard Lackman Happy Holidays to Rabbi Memory of Arthur H. Appreciation of Michael Blum by Kathie, Laurie & Stephen David Stern Levine, M.D. by Rabbi Daniel & Mrs. Shwiff by Marcia Grossfeld by Harriet Laub Levine Rachel Utley Bat Mitzvah of Erin Zopolsky Memory of Sam Wertheimer by Barbara Stone Social Justice Fund for Paul Lande Summer Camp by Ruth & Harold Kleinman Honor of Jacquie Schwitzer Youth Education Scholarship Fund by Celia Saunders Marriage of James Asch & Support of worthwhile Samantha Simons Scholarships for children to educational causes for attend Jewish summer camp by Debbi & Barry Rothschild youth in need
FEBRUARY 2018 • The Window 15 COMMUNITY
r a b b i d av i d l e f k o w i t z m e m o r i a l lectureship Left and Right: The Battle for Israel’s Soul
Thursday, March 8 | 7pm | Stern Chapel RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/lefkowitzlectureship Hear two journalists debate critical issues concerning Israel.
f e a t u r i n g
Jonathan S. Tobin J. J. Goldberg Moderated by Contributing writer to “National Editor-at-large of the “Forward” and Rabbi David Stern Review” and columnist for the former U.S. bureau chief “New York Post,” “Israel Hayom” of “The Jerusalem Report” and the “Jewish Week”
The Rabbi David Lefkowitz memorial Lecture is made possible by grants from the Rosenstein-Sonnentheil Family Fund of the Temple Emanu-El Foundation and the Florence Foundation.
BROTHERHOOD Monthly Meeting ISRAEL@70 Wednesday, Feb. 7 Community Program Pollman Hall With Alon Ben-Gurion, grandson of David Ben-Gurion, founder and first prime minister of Israel 6:15pm Dinner Monday, March 26, 2018 7pm Program 7pm, Shearith Israel With Kenny Goldberg AIPAC North Texas Regional Chair Kenny, a native Dallasite and Temple Emanu-El founder of a metal recycling company, has served in many leadership roles in the Dallas area. ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, March 27, 2018 RSVP: calendar.tebrotherhood.org or [email protected] 7pm, Linz Hall
16 The Window • FEBRUARY 2018 EARLY CHILDHOOD
ECEC Book Fair In Pollman Foyer
February 2-9, 2018 Friday, February 2 ECEC School Days: Friday, February 2: 7:45am-3:30pm 6pm | Pollman Hall Monday-Friday, February 5-9: 7:45am-3:30pm (February 9 is Grandfriends’ Day)
Open during YL+E: A joyous, music-filled short service Sunday, February 4: 8:30am-12:30pm designed just for families with young children, followed by a catered dinner, play and a social justice project.
tedallas.org/prayer/tot-shabbat
Get Ready for CAMP K’TON! SUMMER 2018 DATES Session 1: June 4-15 Registration opens Monday, Feb. 5 Session 2: June 18-29 Session 3: July 2-13 (closed July 4th) REGISTER: participate.tedallas.org/2018campkton Session 4: July 16-27
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Shabbat services for families of 3-6 Grades A New Face at Friday, February 9 Youth Learning + Engagement 6-7:30pm | Pollman Hall Temple is pleased to welcome Parents will have the opportunity to Leah Wittenberg schmooze with wine and cheese while from the Institute children participate in an activity together. of Southern Jewish We’ll share a lively service and Life for three visits family dinner following the service. with students, family and YL+E faculty. Register: participate.tedallas.org/3-6shabbatfebruary
She is participating in the Institute’s fellowship progam, in which professionals travel to Jewish communities throughout the 13-state region to lead workshops and run programs for students and families.
During Leah’s visit in January, she spent time with our families at Friday night services and the Ta’am 8500 dinner; led a fun family program during which families K-2 SHABBAT made their own Havdalah sets, led our madrichim Friday, February 16 (teen teaching assistants) through some professional training; and assisted with YL+E faculty education. 6pm, Pollman Hall We can’t wait for her to return Feb.16-18. Hosted by: The Prager Family Leah graduated from Tufts University with a degree The Rosen Family in Judaic Studies and Spanish in May of 2016. For Parents: Wine and cheese at 6pm in Pollman Foyer Throughout college, she was actively involved in the For Kids: Playground time at 6pm Jewish community at Tufts and the Greater Boston For the Family: A musical Shabbat service begins area. When she’s not sharing innovative Jewish at 6:30pm, followed by dinner, dessert, learning, she enjoys exercise classes, writing poetry, social justice and art activities discovering local foods and listening to country music. Register: participate.org/sababafeb16
18 The Window • FEBRUARY 2018 PURIM
It’s an ’80s Purim! Two celebrations, one awesome holiday!
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Spiel and Carnival: For Adults Only Congregational Celebration Pull out those leggings, shoulder pads and neon This will be the ONLY performance for a grownup party with specialty cocktails, of the Purim spiel, so don’t miss out! a mitzvah project and breakfast for dinner catered by Blue Mesa Grill. 11am | Spiel
12pm | Carnival 6pm | Cocktail Reception Cost: $5 for children 3 and older & $10 for adults. Bring a box of macaroni and cheese for the 6:45pm | Dinner followed by Vickery Meadow Food Pantry and art supplies for Megillah reading and program TeamConnor Childhood Cancer Foundation. Cost: $18 per person. Pay at the door or in advance: participate.tedallas.org/purimcarnival RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/adultpurim
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