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A VIEW FROM THE BIMAH March 2012 ~ Adar/Nisan 5772 One of the great Tech Center in East Montgomery. One of our goals for the Blachschleger treasures of American Library is to augment printed materials Now Temple Beth Or will become a site Judaism is the 92nd – books and periodicals – with new for 92nd Street Y programming. Street Y in New York access to electronic materials via the Through a generous anonymous dona- – the flagship institu- Internet. For example, the Internet tion, our Temple will soon be able to tion of the Young makes available an almost unlimited bring in some of these top-quality Men’s and Young Women’s Hebrew number of lectures, webinars and course programs, supplementing our Association. Why do I mention the Y in materials, including classroom lectures Rothschild-Blachschleger Lecture series New York? on YouTube by professors at major – indeed, under the sponsorship of the universities. The Reform Movement For some years now, the 92nd Street Y Rothschild-Blachschleger Lecture and alone offers webinars, for free or a has sponsored programs of the highest Culture Fund that for many years now small fee, on many areas of Jewish life caliber, attracting hundreds to their has enabled us to offer great speakers and practice, including practical auditorium to see speakers, debates and and other programs for our entire guidance for educators and congrega- cultural offerings. Their speakers have community. We have a growing tional leaders, or discussions on issues included past presidents; past and sitting reputation for the community program- of interest. members of the cabinet and justices on ming we do and I, for one, take great the Supreme Court; major literary and pride in how these offerings have The Library is already on “the Net,” political figures, columnists and opinion enhanced our reputation and for some of with both wired and wireless connec- makers, as well as cultural offerings fea- the relationships we’ve made. tions. Upgrading for the above purpose turing soloists, chamber groups and – turning our Library into an on-line There’s more: the anonymous dona- others. learning center – will, I hope, lead to tions we have received include a gener- increased use of our very special The 92nd Street Y programs are also ous gift to our Blachschleger Library – facility. now available via satellite to communi- for library management, library pro- ties around the country, using technol- gramming and new acquisitions. You By the way, I and Eric Kidwell, our ogy that enables “live” participation, in might not know that the Jewish Librar- librarian, would welcome and appreci- real time, including opportunities to ies Association has granted our Temple ate any suggestions for books and raise questions to the speakers. Our Library full accreditation; I believe we periodicals, either particular titles or Jewish Federation of Central Alabama have the smallest Temple library in the general areas of interest. cosponsored a site in Montgomery for a country to have achieved full accredita- Elliot L. Stevens couple of years, in cooperation with tion from the JLA. Alabama State University, using ASU’s BOOK REVIEW – DR. STEVE KUSSIN PASSOVER ON SHABBAT SHORT SHABBAT SERVICE TO PRECEDE SEDER When I first saw Dr. Kussin’s clever book title – Doctor, Your Patient Will See You Now, -- I thought the book might be on the light side, per- This year, for the first time in years, the first night of haps humorous or frivolous. On reading the book, however, I con- Passover falls on Shabbat – Friday evening, April 6. cluded that this is a most important and worthwhile guide to medical That weekend, even more rarely, is also Easter weekend. practices, and the pitfalls that await those who are unprepared. Dr. Kussin, set to speak at TBO on March 1 (see page 6), guides us The Temple Beth Or Ritual Committee, chaired by through every aspect of the medical experience, from the waiting room Marlene Beringer, has decided that this year’s through routine care, but also emergency care and everything in be- congregational Seder will be held on that Friday, at the tween. His tips on avoiding medical errors, and how to keep track of usual service start time of 6:00 p.m. (seating available starting at 5:30 p.m.). how records are kept (or mis-kept), or how to manage the administra- tion of tests, procedures and medications, are cogent and, potentially, For those who would otherwise miss Shabbat in the life-saving. This is an extremely important book. I recommend it for sanctuary, an abbreviated service will be held from 5:15 all, and hope you can make his presentation here on the first. Capitol to 5:45 p.m. This will also provide an opportunity for Book will also be with us to handle sales and signing. those who wish to say Kaddish in the context of a service. – Elliot Stevens Volume 160, Number 9 March 2012 ~ Adar/Nisan 5772 Celebrating Our 160th Year Mazel tov! The Temple Beth Or members responded and met the challenge from the James L. Loeb, Sr. Family to grow the Endowment Fund. The Loeb Family made a generous gift of $125,000 to the ELLIOT L. STEVENS, D. D., RABBI Endowment Fund and said that amount would be matched if our Temple David A. Baylinson, D.D., Rabbi Emeritus members would pledge/donate $250,000 by February 4, 2012. You Temple Beth Or Officers answered the call and over the next five years, the Endowment Fund will Jenny Ives.................................. President grow by a minimum of half a million dollars. Jamie Loeb ................................ Vice-President: Programs Diane Weil ................................ Vice-President: Finance Morris Capouya......................... Treasurer On behalf of the Endowment committee, thank you for making this Charlotte Mussafer.................... Secretary happen, but, in truth, this is just a beginning. The Endowment Fund is Morris Capouya......................... Immediate Past President now and will continue to be important to our annual budget process. By Board of Trustees Micki Beth Stiller...................... Cemetery the deadline we had pledges of $258,000, but we welcome additional Bob Goldberg............................ Facilities pledges/donations. Our Endowment Fund must be an on-going process as Diane Weil ................................ Finance Charlotte Mussafer.................... Fund Development we plan for the financial future of Temple Beth Or. Sharon McDaniel ...................... Hospitality Sam Kaufman............................ Long Range Planning To those who pledged during the “challenge campaign” and made this a Susan Finklestein ...................... Membership & Attendance reality we are grateful for your generosity and support: Philip Bernstein/Pete Ginsburg. Men’s Club President Ricky Loeb ................................ Religion School Marlene Beringer ...................... Ritual/Sisterhood President Alvin and Sharon Benn Joe and Charlotte Mussafer Temple Beth Or Staff Rick and Marlene Beringer Maurice and Peggy Mussafer Gina Friday................................ Temple Administrator Terri Finkelstein........................ Religion School Director Corinne Capilouto Dr. Ward and Lisa Newcomb Linda Smith............................... L’Chaim League Larry and Corinne Capilouto Lewin and Karen Nyman Marlon Cotton ........................... Maintenance Manager Elizabeth French........................ Organist & Choir Director Morris and Kelly Capouya Robert and Anita Reznikoff Office Hours Ralph and Frances Capouya Ruth Simon Rosenthal Monday CLOSED Gaby Capp in memory of Al Capp Alan and Myrna Rothfeder Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9-5 Friday 9-2 Peggy Cohn Nikki and Carolyn Rothschild Stephen Coleman Keith Sabel 2246 Narrow Lane Road Montgomery, AL 36106 Adam and Terri Finkelstein Mark Sabel with gratitude to TBO (334) 262-3314 Tel (334) 263-5183 Fax Joe and Susan Finklestein for support during a difficult time Office: [email protected] Lila K. Franco Rita H. Sabel Rabbi: [email protected] Rubin Franco Tammy Sapperstein www.templebethor.net Seymour Gitenstein Estate Florence Weil Scharff Please call Gina Friday at 262-3314 to report any corrections or Pete and Lynne Ginsburg Samuel L. Schloss Family inaccuracies in the bulletin. Bob and Betty Goldberg Foundation Dr. Philip Golomb Steve and Jean Schloss When scheduling Ralph and Rachel Greil Jesse and Evie Sherrod calendar events Joan T. Hanan Elliot and Sandy Lynn Stevens involving the Richard and Jeanette Hanan Micki Beth Stiller Temple it is Jack and Gracie Hanchrow Charles and Bette Sue Strasburger important that you check dates with the Robert and Linda Herzfeld Terry and Elise Toney Federation and the Temple for potential John and Jenny Ives Mrs. Charles Wampold, Jr. conflicts within the Jewish community. Jarred and Joy Kaplan Alan E. Weil Their number is 277-5820 and you can Sam and Liza Kaufman Alan and Diane Weil Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Kohn Mike and Louisa Weinrib view the community calendar at Robert and Lorraine Lieberman Irving and Gay Winter www.jewishmontgomery.org. Dr. and Mrs. David Lipton Milt Livingston Warmest regards, Sat, March 3 . Ricky and Jamie Loeb Diane Hanan Weil Shabbat Morning Bubba Marcus V.P. Finance Service Sharon McDaniel Saturday morning, March 3rd, Rabbi Stevens will lead a Shabbat morning service. Service will run from 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. and JEWISH FOOD FESTIVAL IS include Torah study and a light brunch. SUNDAY, MARCH 11th!! 2 Contributions to Funds SELMA MARCUS MEMORIAL We greatly appreciate the people who In Memory of Birthday and Anniversary Blessings support Temple Beth Or by remembering Marks “Bubba” Marcus on March 2nd. Mrs. Shirley Beringer and honoring their friends and loved ones - - - - - - - - - - through their generous contributions. Robin and Jeff Blitz Those that are received after the 20th of the Corinne F. Capilouto month will be in the next bulletin. Kelly and Morris Capouya YAHRZEITS Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Cardinal, III ARCHIVES AND HISTORY FUND Isaac and Felice Cohen Congratulations to Al Benn Peggy Cohn To be read 3/2/2012 on his awards Lila Franco Zipora Baylinson Micki Beth Stiller Betty Jo Goldstein Samuel Blitz Cathy, Joey, Suzy, Becca and Dave Goldstein In Memory of Leo J.
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