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KOL YISRAEL FEBRUARY– MARCH 2021 / SHEVAT – ADAR – NISAN 5781 Passover Seder plates from The Rose Room Gift Shop. Visit our online store at https://temple-israel-gift-shop.square.site www.TempleIsraelnc.org KOLFEBRUARY– MARCH YISRAEL 2021 / SHEVAT – ADAR – NISAN 5781 TEMPLE ISRAEL CLERGY TABLE OF CONTENTS Senior Rabbi Michael Wolk, (980) 960-2379, [email protected] Weekly Services & Candle Lighting Times ............................................3 Cantor Shira Lissek (980) 960-2379, Rabbi’s Column .......................................................................................4 [email protected] Cantor Lissek’s Column ..........................................................................6 Murray Ezring, Rabbi Emeritus President’s Message ...............................................................................7 Elias Roochvarg, Cantor Emeritus Engagement ...........................................................................................8 ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM Life Events/Announcements ..................................................................9 Torah Tots ..............................................................................................10 Tayuanee L. Dewberry, Executive Director (980) 960-2383, Temple Israel Religious School ............................................................11 [email protected] Youth .....................................................................................................12 Maria Leonard, Accounting (M,W,F) Lifelong Learning ..................................................................................14 (980) 960-2384, [email protected] Special Events .......................................................................................14 Social Action .........................................................................................18 Erin Goldstein, Membership Director (980) 960-2380, Torah on Tap .........................................................................................19 [email protected] Empty Nesters ......................................................................................19 Ariel DiDonato, Director of Events Social Club ............................................................................................19 & Programs (980) 960-2387, [email protected] Women of Temple Israel ......................................................................20 Men’s Club ............................................................................................22 Alan Johnathan, Director of Youth & Family Engagement Anniversaries .........................................................................................24 (704) 944-6772, Birthdays ...............................................................................................25 [email protected] Yahrzeits ................................................................................................27 Terri Cathcart, Facilities Manager (980) 960-2381, Donations ..............................................................................................30 [email protected] Red Cape Design, Marketing (704) 362-2796, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BOARD OF TRUSTEES [email protected] Teresa Brenner, President Brian Ablitz SueAnn Burroughs, Lead Receptionist Eliot Meadow, First Vice President Irving Bienstock (Social Club) & Office Manager (980) 960-2378, Nikki Sacks, Second Vice President Tom Bock [email protected] Tommy Mann, Treasurer Stuart Breidbart (Honorary Council) Katharine Wood, Executive Assistant Adina Loewensteiner, Secretary Melanie Brown (980) 960-2379, [email protected] Immediate Past David Rosenthal, Eric Cohen Amy Fine, Receptionist (Sundays), President (704) 362-2796, [email protected] Mike Eisner (Men’s Club) Kol Yisrael is published bi-monthly for Josh Feldman TI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL members and friends of the community. Due to preparation time, printing, and Karen Knoble (WoTI) Rabbi Helene Kornsgold, mailing deadlines, articles must be received Director of Congregational Education Elissa Levine by 6 weeks prior to the month of issue. (704) 944-6786, We reserve the right to edit for length and Justin Levine [email protected] consistent editorial tone. Stephen Moore Melissa Lefko, Education & Email your submissions to: (Honorary Council) Youth Assistant [email protected] or mail to: Dan Ruda (704) 944-6785, 4901 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC Amy Udoff [email protected] 28226. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our entire office will be working remotely. Monday-Thursday, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., you can still reach Temple Israel at 704-362-2796. However, the building will be closed to the public. 2 KOL YISRAEL • FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021 templeisraelnc.org FEBRUARY CALENDARMARCH THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 THURSDAY, MARCH 4 CJFF & TI Present: When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit, 5 p.m. TI Youth: Kadima Kehillah, 7:30 p.m. TI Youth: Kadima Kehillah, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 6 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Bat Mitzvah of Jordan Sokolowicz, 9:30 a.m. Legacy Shabbat/Beyond B’nai Mitzvah, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 7 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Men’s Club: HeBrews Coffee Club, 9:30 a.m. World Wide Wrap, 8:30 a.m. TI Youth: Ir Ha-Malka USY Chevruta, 3 p.m. TI Youth: Ir Ha-Malka USY Chevruta, 3 p.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 11 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Lunch N’ Learn: Getting Ready for Passover, 12 Noon Torah on Tap: Cocktail Concoctions!, 7:30 p.m. Torah on Tap: Drive-In Movie Night, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 FRIDAY, MARCH 12 Lunch N’ Learn: Vaccination in Jewish Law, 12 Noon Torah Tots Special Passover-Themed BIM BAM TI Youth: Jr. Kadima Kehillah, 6 p.m. Shabbat Service, 5:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 SATURDAY, MARCH 13 Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Experience, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat Experience, 9:30 a.m. Jr. Congregation, 10:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Quinn Pickett, 5:30 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Rosh Chodesh Study Group, 2 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 14 Rosh Chodesh Study Group, 12:30 p.m. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 TIRS GAN Open House, 1 p.m. WoTI: Nosh, Conversation & Kibbitz: Matzah Ball Gumbo with Marcie Cohen Ferris, 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17 TI Book Club, 7:30 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Bat Mitzvah of Penina Polsky, 9:30 a.m. THURSDAY, MARCH 18 TI Youth: Jr. Kadima Kehillah, 6 p.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Men’s Club: HeBrews Coffee Club, 9:30 a.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 21 Purim Parade Drive-By, 11 a.m. Torah Tots Family Passover Scavenger Hunt, 10 a.m. TI Youth: Mahar Virtual Mask Making, 1 p.m. Social Club: Virtual Luncheon with Guest Speaker, Kevin TI Youth: Ir Ha-Malka USY Chevruta, 3 p.m. Soden, M.D., 1 p.m. Torah Tots: Family Art Fun – It’s Purim!, 3 p.m. TI Youth: Annual Chocolate Seder with a Twist, 6 p.m. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24 Purim - Food Drive for Jewish Family Services, 12 Noon Torah on Tap: Pre-Passover Pastries in the Park, 6 p.m.. Torah Tots Purim Celebration, 5:30 p.m. Purim Celebration (including Shpiel, Megillah Reading, THURSDAY, MARCH 25 Minyan), 6:15 p.m. TI Youth: Virtual Chametz Search, 8 p.m. Torah on Tap: Purim Another Drink & Game Night, 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY, MARCH 28 Pesach Morning Service, 9:30 a.m. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Shacharit Service & Full Megillah Reading, 8 a.m. Pesach Evening Service, 5:30 p.m. Purim - Food Drive for Jewish Family Services, 12 Noon Annual 2nd Night Seder, 6 p.m. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 MONDAY, MARCH 29 Bat Mitzvah of Liza Simon, 9:30 a.m. Pesach Morning Services, 9 a.m. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Men’s Club: Service Day at TI, 8 a.m. SERVICE & CANDLE LIGHTING TIMES* WEEKLY EVENTS SHABBAT SERVICE TIMES CANDLE LIGHTING SUNDAYS Friday 6:15 p.m. February 5 5:38 p.m. Temple Israel Religious School (TIRS), 9 a.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. February 12 5:45 p.m. MONDAYS Lifelong Learning: Jews & Brews, 10 a.m. MORNING MINYAN TIMES February 19 5:51 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m. February 26 5:58 p.m. TUESDAYS Thursday, 8 a.m. March 5 6:04 p.m. TIRS Weekday Class, 4:45 p.m. March 12 6:10 p.m. WEDNESDAYS EVENING MINYAN TIMES TIRS Weekday Class, 5:15 p.m. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. March 19 7:16 p.m. Sunday, 5:30 p.m. March 26 7:22 p.m. Visit our online calendar (templeisraelnc.org) for a complete listing of Monday, 7:30 p.m. upcoming events Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. .*If you would like an honor at Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Shabbat services, please contact CALENDAR NOTICE: Temple Israel strives to ensure that the calendar information the clergy office. is complete and accurate. However, event information may change. For up-to-date Thursday, 7:30 p.m. information, please visit our online calendar on our website, www.templeisraelnc.org. * VIRTUAL SERVICES can be accessed online by visiting templeisraelnc.org. templeisraelnc.org KOL YISRAEL • FEBRUARY-MARCH 2021 3 RABBI’S COLUMN Fortunately, there are a number of By Rabbi Michael Wolk traditional ways to celebrate Purim At the end of Febru- while still social distancing. ary, we will celebrate - Rabbi Michael Wolk the holiday Purim and read the story of Queen Esther and Mordechai who saved the Jewish 1. Mishteh – Feasting people in ancient Persia. While we are used to On Purim afternoon it is traditional to have a observing Purim by gathering together in cos- festive meal at your house. We did not do this tumed crowds to hear the Megillah, this year will in my house growing up, but each year that I be different. Since last Purim we have celebrated was in yeshiva, one of the rabbis would invite the every holiday while physically separated from our whole class over to