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MARCH 2019 ADAR I & II 5779 VOLUME 53 NO. 8
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT EVENT CHAIR Gail Davidson at [email protected] (469) 667-7467
SHABBAT SERVICES FRIDAY ~ March 1 SATURDAY ~ March 23 Vayakhel-Shekalim ~ Exodus 36:20 - 38:20 10:30am - Bat Mitzvah Service 6:30pm - Service Rachel Rosenfeld Epstein Chapel Daughter of Lisa & Phil Rosenfeld Sanctuary SATURDAY ~ March 2 10:30am - Morning Minyan 10:00am - Munchkin Minyan Epstein Chapel North Satellite * 4:30pm - Bar Mitzvah Service 10:30am - Morning Minyan Lane Biesman Epstein Chapel Son of Amy & Marc Biesman
FRIDAY ~ March 8 Sanctuary
Pekudei ~ Exodus 39:22 - 40:38 FRIDAY ~ March 29 6:30pm - Service Shemini ~ Leviticus 10:12 - 11:32 Epstein Chapel 6:30pm - Service 6:30pm - Service Epstein Chapel North Satellite * Tel Aviv Tribe Shabbat 6:30pm SATURDAY ~ March 9 North Satellite * 10:30am - Morning Minyan Epstein Chapel SATURDAY ~ March 30 10:30am - Morning Minyan FRIDAY ~ March 15 Epstein Chapel Vayikra-Zachor ~ Leviticus 3:1 - 4:26 6:30pm - Shabbat HaNefesh Service 5:00pm - Bat Mitzvah Service Epstein Chapel Alexandra Bogoslavsky Daughter of SATURDAY ~ March 16 Roman Bogoslavsky & Melinda Bogoslavsky 10:30am - Morning Minyan Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel
FRIDAY ~ March 22 Tzav ~ Leviticus 7:11 - 7:38 All 6:30pm Friday Services are preceded by a 6:30pm - Service 6:00pm Wine & Cheese Reception. Epstein Chapel
Munchkin Minyan Service Saturday, March 2 ~ 10:00am ~ North Satellite Families with children ages 5 and under please join Rabbi Ariel Boxman and Ray Farris each month as we celebrate Shabbat Together. Programs include singing, dancing, story time and, of course challah. Saturday mornings begin with a delicious, child- friendly oneg and conclude with playground fun (weather permitting)! For further information, contact Rabbi Ariel Boxman at 972-661-1810 or [email protected].
Shabbat HaNefesh ~ Shabbat of the Soul Come join us for these joyous & uplifting musical services! March 15 and May 31
* North Satellite: 5301 Democracy Drive in Plano - in the Lone Star Language Academy building.
All Temple Shalom services, programs & events are always at 6930 Alpha Road unless noted otherwise.
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A Note from Cantor Avery
Vashti: A Hero of Purim
“It happened in the days of Ahasuerus (Esther 1:1)…when the king was merry with wine, he ordered…the seven eunuchs in attendance on King Ahasuerus, to bring Queen Vashti before the king wearing a royal diadem, to display her beauty to the peoples and the officials; for she was a beautiful woman, (Esther 1:10 & 11).” “…Queen Vashti refused to come at the king’s command conveyed by the eunuchs. The king was greatly incensed and his fury burned within him, (Esther 1:12).” “The king consulted his sages…What shall be done, according to law, to Queen Vashti for failing to obey the command of King Ahasuerus conveyed by the eunuchs, (Esther 1:13 & 15).” “For the queen’s behavior will make all wives despise their husbands, (Esther 1:17).” “If it please Your Majesty, let a royal edict be issued by you…that Vashti shall never enter the presence of King Ahasuerus. Let Your Majesty bestow her royal state upon another who is more worthy than she, (Esther 1:19 & 20).” “The proposal was approved by the king…dispatches were sent to all the provinces of the king…every man should wield authority in his home, (Esther 1:21 & 22).”
I grew up believing that there were two villains of the Purim story: Haman & Vashti. It wasn’t until I closely reread the story as an adult that I realized Vashti was not a villain – Vashti was a victim. Years after that, I realized Vashti was a hero. Why did I grow up believing Vashti was a villain? That’s what I was taught. Year after year I learned the story of Esther, the benevolent counterpart to the evil Queen Vashti. Vashti, who wouldn’t obey her husband. Vashti, who wouldn’t parade her beauty in front of the king’s guests. Why were Vashti’s actions considered villainous? I can think of several reasons. Maybe there was discomfort in having two female heroes in one story. Maybe it was fear, echoing the fears in the text about women disobeying their husbands. Maybe it comes from an underlying patriarchal assumption that a woman’s value and purpose lie solely in her beauty. Maybe it comes from stories in the Babylonian Talmud of Vashti being a persecutor of the Jews. Though, conversely, the Talmud Yerushalmi casts Vashti in a more positive light, as having deported herself with honor. We have to be diligent in our examination of our beloved texts and in what we have been taught. The power of this story is not only in Vashti’s “no” but in Ahasuerus’ fury – the imbalance of anger in imposing his will onto hers and the unabashed objectification of his Queen. When I read Esther now, I value the example Vashti sets for us. Vashti stands up for herself. She teaches us that we have autonomy and power over our bodies. We get to choose what we wear, whom we hug, and when we smile. We do not have to wither under objectification. Vashti teaches that we do not have to acquiesce – we can say no when something doesn’t feel right. She teaches us that even when it doesn’t seem like it, we have the power of choice.
Cantor Devorah Avery [email protected]
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President’s Column by Rodney Schlosser
As we approach Spring, the pace of activities at Temple Shalom really picks up with an array of programs, Sisterhood’s Woman of Valor (April 7th), Brotherhood’s Community Second Night Seder (April 20th) and our 7th Annual Food Truck Palooza (April 28th). Much of the activity happens in our building and in our religious school. This month we salute the co-chairs of the Building & Grounds (B&C) Committee, and a longtime volunteer and Sunday employee in the Religious School.
Ken Portnoy has been a Temple member since Reesa and he were married in the Epstein Chapel by Rabbi Roseman and Cantor Croll 20 years ago. Ken has been a board member or officer for 12 years and chaired the building committee during our remodel and expansion in 2011. In his current role as B&G co-chair, he’s focused on keeping the building in good condition. Ken is a native of New York City and had a long career in real estate development. Ken and Reesa have a melded family of four adult children, their spouses, and eleven grandchildren – including active Temple members Julie Gothard and son-in-law Dr. Sander Gothard, and their three children. Why the cowboy hat? Ken was diagnosed a year ago with pancreatic cancer, lost his hair along the way, but considers himself blessed. Everyone who knows him has been amazed by his optimism, sense of humor, and indomitable spirit. After 10 months of two tough chemo regimens he is now a potential candidate for surgery.
Phil Rosenfeld co-chairs B&G with Ken Portnoy, while also serving on the Board of Trustees. Phil has also been very active at the JCC where he is a former Chair of the Board, B&G Chair, and Preschool Chair. He and Lisa have been Shalom members for 10+ years along with Jacob (16) and Rachel (12). Phil grew up on Air Force bases and moved around while growing up, then attended Texas A&M. He was an attorney for a few years, and is now a successful commercial real estate broker. We thank Phil for all of his efforts to refresh the master inventory of building repair and maintenance needs.
Anne Leiman is volunteer extraordinaire in the Religious School – helping two days/week for the last 18 years. She’s the magic behind the scenes…handling attendance records, organizing supplies, and preparing materials for teachers. Since joining Shalom in 1967, she’s also planned onegs, cooked for The Stewpot, and held numerous leadership roles with Sisterhood. Anne and Ted, husband of 54 years, have a son in Washington state married to a congregational rabbi who have a son and a daughter, and a daughter and son-in-law in Waco, who have a daughter. Ted has also been actively involved as a former board member and B&G committee member. We are lucky to have the Leimans in our community.
Bella Garber is our Religious School employee extraordinaire covering the Religious School office during Sunday classes. Bella was born on the island of Galveston, Texas. She started working at Temple Shalom in August, 1969. At that time, the Temple office and services were at Northaven United Methodist Church, and the Religious School was at Ursuline Academy. Her favorite part of working at Temple is observing the children as they grow up -- even seeing some as adults bring their children to enroll in Temple Shalom Religious School. A graduate of UT Austin, Bella still enjoys attending various classes at Richland Community College. She loves spending time with her four children, twelve grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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March 2019 B’nei Mitzvah We honor the mitzvah work in which our B’nei Mitzvah students are engaged. Each month we include information we have received from that month’s families.
Rachel Rosenfeld Daughter of Lisa & Phil Rosenfeld Date: March 23 School: Parkhill Junior High Mitzvah Project: Volunteers at non-profits: North Texas Food Bank, Austin Street Shelter, Hope’s Door Hobbies: Member of NCL, plays volleyball, cheer, basketball manager
Lane Biesman Son of Amy & Marc Biesman Date: March 23 School: Shelton Mitzvah Project: Lane is collecting coats, blankets and warm weather items to donate to JFS families in need. Hobbies: Football, baseball, Greene Family Camp
Alexandra (Lexie) Bogoslavsky Daughter of Roman Bogoslavsky & Melinda Bogoslavsky Date: March 30 School: Wilson Middle School Hobbies: Ballet, art, volleyball, traveling
Connections Council
Interested in learning more about the Connections Council? Contact Chair Kim Kort at [email protected].
Young Adult Connection (22-39 years old / single or married) Questions? Contact Chair Janel Cassorla at [email protected] Escape Room Saturday, March 9 8:00pm offsite
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Lifelong Learning/Worship Council
Interested in learning more about the Lifelong Learning/Worship Council? Contact [email protected].
Parent Education Seminar Sunday, March 3 9:30am - 11:30am Youth Lounge Join Rabbi Paley for a special Parent Education Seminar. Enjoy coffee and bagels while learning something you didn’t even know you forgot! All parents welcome to attend!
No RSVPs required. Contact Rabbi Boxman at [email protected] for more information.
Meditation with Cantor Avery Mondays, March 4, 11, 25 5:30pm - 6:15pm Sanctuary It’s the perfect time to transition from your busy day into a relaxing evening. We will explore different kinds of meditation and talk about how we can bring mindfulness and peace into our daily lives. It is open to all who are interested. Come join us!
Adult Education Yiddish Film Night Wednesday, March 27 7:00-8:30pm Boardroom Green Fields (Grine Felder) In Yiddish with English subtitles.
Bring Bubbe and the entire mishpocheh! Showing open to the community, באַ קומען אַ ביסל געשמ .!whether or not enrolled in the Yiddish class bakumen a bisl geshmak (Get a little taste) Green Fields made its debut in 1937 in New York City, heralding the golden age of Yiddish Film. Adapted from the stage play of the same name, the movie setting is the Ukraine, but was actually filmed in rural New Jersey. Young Yeshiva student Levy leaves the big city and accepts an invitation to teach Torah to two farm families in their village. One of the daughters, Tsine, is impressed with Levy and eavesdrops on her brothers’ lessons. Romance ensues, disrupting arranged marriages and creating trouble in the village.
Questions? Contact David Katz at [email protected].
Yiddish Class Resumes on Tuesday, April 3rd!
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Adult Education Programs Torah Study Every Saturday 8:45am - 10:15am Learning Center Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by our clergy as we explore the weekly Torah portion. Bagels and coffee provided by class members.
Judaica Studies Every Other Saturday (March 9 and 23) 9:00am - 10:15am Room 200 Books significant to an understanding of Judaism are selected and studied by class members who lead discussions of the assigned readings.
Talmud with Training Wheels - taught by Rabbi Paley Sundays when we have religious school (No Class March 3, 10 or 17) 10:30am Boardroom Have you ever wondered, What is that Talmud thing? What is Mishna? Where do we get the details about Jewish law? Who are ‘The Rabbis’? Come check out Talmud with Training Wheels as we answer these many questions and explore the rich history of rabbinic commentary and wisdom about Jewish life, Jewish law and Jewish thinking. No prior experience with Talmud necessary! We’ll bring the materials, you bring the questions!
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Paley Wednesdays Noon to 1:00pm Learning Center
Our weekly Lunch and Learn program is an exciting opportunity to engage in conversation with other learners and with Jewish texts concerning important and timely issues. Invite your friends, bring your lunch and enjoy a lively discussion.
Temple Shalom Adult Ed Trip 2019 June 22-29, 2019 in ALASKA
Ship: Eurodam Starting From and Ending In: Seattle Prices are: per person, based on double occupancy Prices are subject to change. Inside (no window): from $1,439 Ocean view (porthole or window): from $1,769 Balcony with Verandah: from $2,249 Suite (Signature Suites & Higher): from $2,949 Book your cabin while the best ones are still available. Above starting prices include stateroom, taxes and fees. To select your stateroom category and pay your $350.00 per person deposit for the ship, contact Marcia Gold at 214-982-1455 or [email protected]. For more information about on board and Jewish-oriented activities, please contact Howard Gottlieb at [email protected] or 214-762-6673.
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Tikkun Olam Council
Interested in learning more about the Tikkun Olam Council? Contact Tikkun Olam Chair Debra Levy-Fritts at [email protected].
Cooking for The Stewpot Sunday, March 3 9:30am Temple Kitchen We cook for 1 1/2 hours one Sunday each month beginning at 9:30am in the temple kitchen, preparing beef stew, biscuits, muffins & fruit salad. Be a part of a great group of enthusiastic helpers - you don’t even need to know how to cook!! Volunteers must be 14+ years old. To be on the reminder list, email us at [email protected].
Serve Lunch at The Bridge 1st Tuesday of the month March 5 Noon - 1:00pm Temple Shalom serves lunch at The Bridge in downtown Dallas. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Kreitman at 972-233-3754. We also collect unexpired toiletries, as well as eyeglasses, in the Administration office. Please donate sample toiletries you receive when traveling!
Caregivers’ Day Out Program 10:30am - 2:30pm Learning Center Thursdays: March 14 and 28 Caregivers’ Day Out meets twice each month for four hours each time. Volunteers give caregivers some well-deserved respite time when they drop off their loved ones at Shalom. For information, contact Barbara Glazer at 972-931-9077 [email protected].
Shomrei Adamah Committee Join Us for Our Monthly Meetings Sundays: March 24, April 14, May 19 9:30am Blumin Ceremonial Room The Shomrei Adamah (Guardians of the Earth) Committee is dedicated to improving Temple Shalom’s sustainability efforts and increasing awareness of our shared and individual responsibility to honor and protect God’s creation. Our mission is to make sustainability a core value of our congregation through conservation, education, social policy, worship, leadership and action. Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved.
Embrace, Temple Shalom’s Interfaith Women’s group, meets once every three months with the women from the Islamic Center of Irving and Northwood Church in Keller. Our next meeting will be at Temple Shalom. If you are interested in information or would like to join our group, please contact Jane Lachman at 972-735-0133 or email [email protected].
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Texas Religious Action Center (RAC-TX) Austin Advocacy Days March 25-26, 2019, Austin, TX Mark your calendars! After 18 months of building community and deepening our network of Reform congregations throughout the state, we are bringing our voices to the state capitol. Our main focus during this legislative session will be school finance reform: it is issue #1 among the state legislative leadership, and it speaks to our core Jewish values of education and equity. We have a chance this session to help ensure that every Texas child has access to quality education.
We hope you will join us in Austin. There will be an afternoon session and welcome dinner on Monday, March 25 for those who can join us; and then Advocacy Day on Tuesday, March 26.
Registration and hotel info will be available soon. Details about transportation from Dallas on 3/26 will be available soon in the e-news.
Questions? Contact Rabbi David Segal, Texas Organizer, at [email protected] or Debra Levy-Fritts at [email protected].
RAC-TX Leadership Team is comprised of representatives from Reform congregations across Texas, including Debra Levy-Fritts from Temple Shalom.
Large Contingent from Temple Shalom attend Jewish Communities “Day at the State Legislature” to advocate on key issues. On January 30th, a group from Temple Shalom joined numerous members of the Jewish community from around Texas at the State Capitol in Austin to advocate en masse to the State Legislature about issues important to our community. Representatives from Temple Shalom included Kimberly Kort (one of the organizers of the event), Alice Rosen, Henry Rosen, Benjamin Rosen (age 16), Deborah Levy-Fritts and others. The “Day at the State” has become a biennial event, Alice, Henry & Benjamin Rosen sponsored by the JCRC (Jewish Community Relations Council) of Texas. The goal is to arrive in force, and make a major statement showing the Jewish Community’s interest in State affairs. The attendees learn during group presentations, then break into small groups to advocate directly with Legislators (or their key aides) about important issues. The focus this year included an emphasis on enhanced funding for early childhood education, social services and the need to modify the strong anti-BDS legislation passed in the previous (2017) Legislative session to help ensure it will withstand constitutional challenges. There were also other topics to discuss, including encouraging the Legislature to support initiatives which link of Israeli expertise and technology on Water Management to Texas. Israel is the world leader in water desalination and waste water reuse – and Texas faces a potential water crisis in the near future, unless we take steps to both increase and preserve the availability of fresh water. It was a very productive trip, both in terms of educating members of our community about the workings of the Texas State government – and showing the Legislature that the Jewish Community is a strong advocate for many issues affecting our State.
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The Union of Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center is holding a three day biennial conference on social justice leadership. Pre-events are on the 18th. The Consultation empowers the Reform Jewish Movement through leadership development; opportunities for network and community building; and active dialogue culminating in an afternoon of advocacy on Capitol Hill about issues of concern to the Reform movement. It is open to anyone looking to build relationships and deepen their engagement with national leaders and policy makers in D.C. For more information contact Rabbi Paley at [email protected] or click https://rac.org/consultation-conscience-2019-schedule.
Help serve our community by helping newcomers to the U.S. learn our English language! Wanted: ESL teaching volunteers for Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm. Training provided. This is a drop-in volunteer opportunity. You can sign up for one night per week or as you are able to participate. Help with conversation and childcare needed! All volunteers will need to have a background check. Location: Northwest Community Center, 5750 Pineland Drive, Dallas, 75231 Partner organization: Refugee Services of Texas New classes began February 5th and the need is ongoing! Please send an email to [email protected] for details and to sign up! Join us in this effort to help make a difference in the lives of families new to America, and reaching for their dreams! To volunteer with Refugee Services of Texas directly, or to learn about other opportunities, go to this link: https://rstx.volunteerhub.com/lp/dallas/account/signin?ReturnUrl=%2flp%2fdallas%2f Please let them know you are from Temple Shalom!
Caring Conversations The period of time following the loss of a beloved spouse or partner is often overwhelmingly lonely and confusing. Caring Conversations is an opportunity to gather and share experiences and comfort. If you or someone you know is interested in joining with us, please contact us for more information. Maureene Timken: [email protected] Lory Kohleriter: [email protected]
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March 2019 / 5779
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Wine & Cheese Torah Study Reception 8:45am 6:00pm Learning Center Congregational Gathering Space Munchkin Minyan 10:00am Shabbat Service North Satellite 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Morning Minyan 10:30am Epstein Chapel
Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Book Club 1:45pm offsite
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Religious School Group Meditation with Serve Lunch at Lunch & Learn Wine & Cheese Torah Study 9:30am Cantor Avery The Bridge 12:00pm Reception 8:45am 5:30pm Noon Learning Center 6:00pm Learning Center Parent Education Sanctuary Downtown Congregational Seminar Midweek Hebrew Gathering Space Judaica Studies 9:30am Temple Board of Plano Midweek 4:30pm 9:00am Youth Lounge Trustees Meeting Hebrew Temple Shabbat Service Room 200 7:00pm 4:30pm 6:30pm Stay & Schmooze Boardroom North Satellite Next Dor Epstein Chapel Morning Minyan 9:30am 6:30pm 10:30am Cong. Gather. Space Purim Spiel Rehearsal Temple Epstein Chapel 6:30pm Pre-service Oneg Cooking for Stewpot Sanctuary & 6:00pm Young Adults at 9:30am Radnitz Social Hall North Satellite Escape Room Kitchen 8:00pm offsite Shabbat Service Tots Academy 6:30pm 9:30am North Satellite Room 112
NO Talmud with Training Wheels
Beyond Next Dor 12:00pm Blumin Cerem. Room
Youth & Teen Choirs 12:00pm Sanctuary
Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament 1:00pm Radnitz SH
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Group Meditation with Traditions Steering Lunch & Learn Caregivers’ Day Out Wine & Cheese Torah Study Daylight Savings Cantor Avery Committee Meeting 12:00pm 10:30am Reception 8:45am Time Begins 5:30pm 2:00pm Learning Center Learning Center 6:00pm Learning Center Sanctuary Boardroom Congregational Morning Minyan Gathering Space 10:30am Sisterhood Purim Spiel Rehearsal Board Meeting 6:00pm Epstein Chapel Shabbat HaNefesh 7:00pm Sanctuary & Service Boardroom Radnitz Social Hall 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Brotherhood Board Purim Spiel Dress Lunch & Learn Wine & Cheese Torah Study meeting Rehearsal 12:00pm Reception 8:45am 7:15pm 6:00pm Learning Center 6:00pm Learning Center Boardroom Sanctuary & Radnitz Congregational Social Hall Purim Celebration Gathering Space Judaica Studies 6:15pm 9:00am Radnitz Social Hall Shabbat Service Room 200 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Morning Minyan 10:30am Epstein Chapel
Bat Mitzvah Service 10:30am Sanctuary
Bar Mitzvah Service 4:30pm Sanctuary
Young Families Social Event 5:00pm offsite
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Religious School Group Meditation Plano Midweek Lunch & Learn Caregivers’ Day Out Wine & Cheese Torah Study 9:30am With Cantor Avery Hebrew 12:00pm 10:30am Reception 8:45am 5:30pm 4:30pm Learning Center Learning Center 6:00pm Learning Center Stay & Schmooze Sanctuary North Satellite Congregational 9:30am Midweek Hebrew Brotherhood Poker Gathering Space Sisterhood DFW-WRJ Cong. Gather. Space Temple Executive Sisterhood Rosh 4:30pm Area Shabbat Night Committee meeting Chodesh Temple 6:45pm offsite Shabbat Service 9:00am Shomrei Adamah 7:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm Temple Emanu-El meeting Boardroom Learning Center Next Dor Epstein Chapel 9:30am 6:30pm Morning Minyan Blumin Room Temple Tel Aviv Tribe Shabbat 10:30am 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Talmud with Training Adult Education Movie North Satellite Wheels Night Bat Mitzvah Service 10:30am 7:00pm 5:00pm Boardroom Boardroom Epstein Chapel
Young Families Picnic & Purim Carnival 11:00am Radnitz SH
31 Religious School 9:30am
Stay & Schmooze 9:30am Cong. Gather. Space
Family Education K-1st Grades 9:30am Radnitz Social Hall
Talmud with Training Wheels 10:30am Boardroom
Kosher Chili Cook-Off 11:00am Tiferet Israel
B’nei Mitzvah Focus Group Noon Boardroom
Want an updated look at what’s going on at Temple? Visit our calendar website at https://templeshalomdallas.org/events/
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BROTHERHOOD
Let me start off by proclaiming that the Sisterhood President and I became grandparents for the second time this morning as I’m writing this. Gen-X and President…………Steve Weintraub Millennial parents, we’d learned, are apparently Admin. VP…...... Roy Flegenheimer afforded ‘personal bonding time” with the newborn Membership VP……...Bob Landers before meddling grandparents get their opportunity. Programming VP…..James Warner Finance Direc….……….Louis Marx We’re not bitter though…much! Therefore, I have time Treasurer………………..Paul Preite now to write this. Recording Sec..…Aaron Greenberg Our Brotherhood just concluded its Fiscal 2019-2020 budgeting Corresponding Sec…...David Arndt process. It’s our living, breathing financial Torah for next year’s operating Immediate Past Pres..Bill Hoffpauer year. It has become a work of numeric art to me that is the result of much hard work, time and thoughtfulness by our budget committee. This was led by Louis Marx and his financial gurus, Paul Preite, Ron Wichter, Brotherhood Bobby Schiff, Roy Flegenheimer and Perry Zidow. Their much- Board Meetings appreciated efforts provide the guideposts and ground rules that will are open to again keep me from being poorly behaved and from becoming financially All Brotherhood Members out of control this next year. 7:15pm Boardroom Seriously, there is so much talent supporting our Brotherhood. I and Monday, March 18 other presidents before me have all been truly blessed. Let me add, we are always looking for additional good men to further expand our talent pool. There are plenty of ways, I promise you, that we can make your time and efforts become fulfilling. This past year, I’d become a member of the Men of Reform Judaism Shop Tom Thumb. (MRJ) Board of Directors. The MRJ is our umbrella organization and Mention this number at speaks for Brotherhoods nationally and internationally as our voice on the check-out station: many worthy issues. There have already been, in my relatively short 1549 time, numerous new relationships forged and much information sharing PLEASE SHOP WITH YOUR from other Brotherhoods across the country. As I’ve come to know these TOM THUMB CARD. other Brotherhoods through their officers and their efforts, all worthy I would add, it’s become very evident to me that our Temple Shalom Brotherhood is one of the elite groups of men within the Reform Jewish movement. I’m not saying that to brag. It’s said to be further proud of the men I’m privileged to work with and the resulting mitzvot we provide to others within our Temple and the Greater Dallas and International Communities. As with all things within our Temple walls, we do things to the best of our abilities and we shine as a result. We are coming down to the home stretch of our Brotherhood programming year. The programming and activities to come will continue to be exciting and fulfilling. So, watch the Temple Calendar and Website, our Social Media, our award-winning informative yet impertinent newsletter “The BRO” for information and updates. Finally, and begrudgingly, I want to congratulate our Fantasy Football League championship team winner, Green Eggs and Cam, co-owned by Leon Harris and Perry Zidow, for taking the big trophy home this year. Mega thanks to our commissioner, Robert Fishkind, on just a super effort providing much fun and entertainment to all our team participants! And yes, as behooves our Brotherhood tradition, those who didn’t win were sore losers! Brotherly Yours! Steve Weintraub President, Temple Shalom Brotherhood
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Brotherhood Poker Night Round 2 Thursday, March 28 6:45pm 701 E.15th Street, Plano $20 initial buy-in / $10 re-buys Cash Prize for Top 3 Bring $5 for Snacks RSVP to David Gordon [email protected] or Jim Warner [email protected].
Usher for Friday Services We are always looking for friendly faces to hand out prayer books and wish Shabbat Shalom to attendees. This wonderful opportunity is open to all members - guys and gals, not just Brotherhood. Convenient sign-up link: https://tinyurl.com/handoutprayerbooks
Brotherhood Membership Join the Brotherhood and be among the extraordinary ones! Only $55 per year to join.
Contact Membership Vice President Bob Landers at [email protected]
SISTERHOOD
Our shop has unique pieces in all price ranges that you won't find anywhere else! 972-661-1850
SHOP HOURS Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm (March 3rd, 24th & 31st) Tuesdays 12:00pm - 5:00pm Wednesdays 12:00pm - 5:00pm Fridays 12:00pm - 6:25pm
Celebrate Shabbat with our lovely selection of Wine Goblets, Candlesticks, decorative Shabbat Candles, Match Holders, Challah Trays, and Havdalah Sets. Many of our Shabbat items are made by Israeli artists. Our gift shop is run by Our Rockin’ Sisterhood and all profits go to support Temple Shalom!!
Purchase your invitations for the simchas in your life, invitations always 10-25% off. Make an appointment with one of our Invitation Mavens, Harriet Mador (972.898.2277) or Clare Fishman (469.438.9956).
Contact Traditions Director Marsha Lefkof at 214.354.3548 or visit us on the Temple Shalom website or on Facebook. http://www.traditionsdallas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/traditions.dallas
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Rosh Chodesh Tuesday March 26 6:30pm - 8:30pm Learning Center Alice Rosen will present a fascinating program on numerology. Please RSVP to Lonna Rae Silverman at [email protected].
DFW Women of Reform Judaism Sisterhoods’ Area Day Saturday, March 30 9:00am-5:00pm Temple Emanu-El This program - “Opening the Tent” - is a WRJ mini-biennial! Study, Spirituality, Noshing (of course!), and exhilarating discussion. Agenda Women’s Torah Study and breakfast, led by Laurel Fisher, Immediate Past President of WRJ SW District. Shabbat services Featuring WUPJ (World Union for Progressive Judaism) guest Rabbi Phillip Nadel of YOMZA in Israel. He will also speak at lunch. Afternoon WRJ workshops presented by Jennifer Daley, President of WRJ SW District, along with a song session led by area Women Clergy.
Temple Emanu-El’s sisterhood is providing lunch. Each attending Sisterhood has been asked to help with breakfast food and snacks. We will ask our Rockin’ Sisterhood members to bring food. More details to come regarding this.
This event is free, but your RSVP is needed. RSVP by March 20th to Toni Lachman at [email protected] or (217) 419-8696.
Woman of Valor Event Honoring Lonna Rae Silverman Sunday, April 7
5:00pm ~~ Temple Shalom Temple Shalom is the place to be for the Sisterhood 2019 Spring Event honoring our Woman of Valor Lonna Rae Silverman and the 30th anniversary of this special event. Our Silent Auction has a varied and exciting selection of items - premier Dallas hotels, casual and upscale dining, original artwork, designer jewelry, family entertainment, an autographed football by Troy Aikman, and more. If you would like to donate to the auction, please contact Ali Rhodes at [email protected]. This year Sisterhood is supporting Genesis Women’s Shelter and Support, a non-profit, non-government funded agency to assist women and children who have been impacted by the various forms of domestic abuse. You can contribute needed items the night of the event. To find out what is needed go to www.genesisshelter.org. If you have any questions, please refer to your invitation or contact Event Chair Gail Davidson, [email protected] or 469-667-7467.
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GRATITUDES Adult Education Fund Employee Appreciation Fund in memory of in memory of Marvin Gottlieb Samuel Gersh Arvin & Arlene Kreitman Annette Gersh Cecil Addison Bernie & Denise Mayoff Bette Miller Bette Miller Epstein Chapel Fund Bob & Kathryn Frish in memory of Cary & Abbey Begun Elaine Kadashaw, Shirley Lande & Heleen Mange David & Brenda Grossman Barry & Paddy Epstein Ken & Rena Glaser Donald Brandt Larry & Ellen Tave Ed & Ann Brandt Mark & Judi Lerner wishing a speedy recovery to Ilene Greene & Alice Warren Sharon Geller Barry & Paddy Epstein Susan Hoffman & Sam Gottlieb General Fund Ted & Marcia Gold in memory of Torah Study Marvin Gottlieb Fred & Jerri Grunewald Bill & Sandy Spett Dennis & Julie Eichelbaum Dr. Leslie H. Paley Ken & Reesa Portnoy Brad & Rebecca Weprin Gary & Elaina Gross Joseph V. Leanza & Marian J. Reichle Lillian Singerman Jason & Monica Sandler Carolee Blumin Joseph Spiegel Harry Siegelbaum and Elenor Siegelbaum Nina Spiegel Donald & Harriet Sebert Brotherhood Anne Galton in memory of Glenn Galton Raymon Goldstein wishing a speedy recovery to Myron Schwitzer Phil & Lisa Rosenfeld John & Arlene Falke Cantor Avery's Discretionary Fund Greene Family Camp in memory of in memory of Sarah Radin Mathilde Spett Jason & Monica Sandler Bill & Sandy Spett Caregivers' Day Out Program Heleen Mange in memory of Ron & Avery Herman Julia Michele Warren Scholarship Fund (Greene Family Camp) Anna Efseroff & Carole Drown in memory of Audrey Efseroff Edith Bassior Marvin Gottlieb Fred & Betty Kenner Dan & Kay Krause Elaine Kadashaw Larry & Barbara Glazer Herb & Martha Oberman Nancy Marcus Prayer Book Fund Cecil Addison in memory of Susan Hoffman Leon Epstein David & Dolores Epstein Caring Congregation Fund Ralph Glaser in memory of Sol & Jill Kirschner David Polmer Rabbi Boxman's Discretionary Fund Alan & Shannon Kaye in honor of Susan Stern Nathaniel Martinez Arthur Stern David & Brenda Grossman Cecil Addison in memory of Jerry Diebner Mark & Karen Fishkind Jeff & Debbie Diebner
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GRATITUDES Rabbi Boxman's Discretionary Fund (Continued) Rabiner Children's Library Fund in memory of in memory of Ryan Riseman Milton Freiberg Bill & Nancy Riseman Gerry & Susan Urbach Josephine Green & Leon Grossman Sisterhood David & Brenda Grossman in memory of Rabbi Paley's Discretionary Fund Heleen Mange in honor of Leah Engelberg Nathaniel Martinez Lucille Klein Torah Study Mark & Karen Fishkind in memory of Betty Kirschner Bess Raab Sol & Jill Kirschner Allen & Barbara Liebnick Temple Shalom Endowment Samuel Gersh in memory of Annette Gersh William Wyman Marvin Gottlieb Arnie & Marge Bier Irv & Cindy Munn Harry Waldman Elaine Kadashaw Calvin Hurst Dennis & Julie Eichelbaum Eva Fishman Cecil Addison Gary & Susan Weber Irv & Cindy Munn Harry Blumenkranz Beatrice Gottlieb & Isidore Gottlieb Howard & Joyce Korn Mark & Judi Lerner Dr. Leslie H. Paley Ruth Butnick Barry & Harriet Bell Scott & Brenda Butnick Charles & Lynda Golenternek Heleen Alise Simon Mange Ed & Ann Brandt Dennis & Julie Eichelbaum Jean Berlin Philip N. Parker Jerry & Lonna Rae Silverman Ken & Judy Parker Joan Glauberman Tikkun Olam/Social Action Fund Jo-Ann Saunders in honor of Mark & Karen Fishkind Brayden Austin Lasher Rick & Susan Frapart Susan Hoffman Sid & Debbie Scheinberg in memory of Steve & Debra Kerper Sol & Jill Kirschner Dean Milkes Nora Silverfield Bette Miller Marvin Gottlieb Lil Hoffman & Jacob Miller Joan Glauberman Susan Hoffman Beatrice Gottlieb, Isidore Gottlieb & Dorothy Lerner Mark & Judi Lerner Sam and Mae Stein Steve & Debra Kerper Selma Kessler David & Susan Beck
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Kaddish May their memory be a blessing.
March 1 Lillian Zlotky Lizzie Daily Helen Ackermann Sam Zlotky Adele Fein Bob Beer Helen Feldman Izik Burshtein March 8 Marjorie Fine Carolyn Cooper * Henry Baer Mildred Ginsburg Marc Distell Richard L. Berkey * Phyllis Glouberman Roy Elsner Fred A. Bissinger Gerald Hauser Emanuel Epstein * Shirah Buchinger Isaac Hillenbrand Abby Lou Evans Gertrude Bunin * Burton Hollander * Samuel Fleming Esther Cohen Samuel Kantrowitz Esther Fogel Philip Dreiseszun Benjamin Kaplan * Manny Franklin William Eaton Sheldon Kaplan Bernard Freeman George Einhorn Louis Kissin Ida Glazer * Samuel Jerome Feinberg Tillie Kronen Samuel Glick Nanci Adels Fine Jack Kurtzer William Glick Byrna M. Funk * Philip Landa Lillian Goldstein Robert Glickler Dan Malloy Sylvia Goldstein Maxine Goldman Jacob Miller * Jacque Harari Michael Gruber Maxine Nitishin Mischelle Hoiser Morris T. Hamburg * Edward A. Portnoy * Abraham Lachman Lillian Hoffman * Nathan R. Protas * Malcolm Lachman Billie Hoover Marian Robins * Lena Lakofsky Irving Hudes James Rose Sylvia Landa Leo T. Hyman Sid Salzman Benjamin "Bernie" Leinoff Jesse Karlovich Lee Schenkler Helen Levitch Pauline Klein Rebecca Segal Jerome Lippman Lillian Kolleeny Betty Davidson Sibitt Gary Litman Easie Leder * Ruth Stern Shapiro Dorothy Migdol Eleanor Barash Miman Lippman * Harry Utay * David Milstein Irving Marmurek David Volfson Julie S. Parker Nathan Milstein Ellie Weeden Anna Paskal Morton Percival Samuel Wettreich Stasia Tunick Pryzant Boris Rivkin Myrna Rattiner Mano Schoenbrun March 22 Natalie Dreeben Rosenblum * Otto Schuster Sydney Adelson Morton Rubin Davideen B. Swanger Stanley Applebaum Alexandr Shvartsgor David Weisblat * Morrise Meyer Bell Renee Singer Benell Isaac Zagoory C. Lloyd Braswell Henry Smith Morris Bernard Zale * Alter David Cohen Herman Cohen Zalmon Maylex Smoroda March 15 Cari Dee Spiegel Marvin Goldberg Freida Aidman Samuel Spitzberg Isadore Golden Nathan Bassior Gertrude Tatar Hilda Jacobs Sandra Bernstein Milton Tobian Lawrence Katz Gertrude Brown * Joseph Toranto Samuel Kerper Gil Bruneman Audrey Turkel * Lillian Kissin Betty S. Cohen George Randy Turns Robert Coit George Waller * Continued on next page.
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Aaron Klein * Evelyn Cohen Barbara Messer Beatrice Leiman Jack Efseroff Elfreida Meth Alan Marx Ellen Eichel * Steven Gary Migdol Bess Mintz Rose Elgison Shirley Passer Sunny Reich Samuel Gilbert Eva Radnitz * Martin Rosenberg Anna Golden Archie Rosenthal Evanora Lyon Schwartz Sandra Feller Golden Ann Salfield Harry Segal Celia Harris Alvin Schmucker C.L. Shaver Harry Harris Rae Segal Rose Skeldon Clara Keller Mark Slotkin Helaine Slakman Simon Kharmats Theodore Solomon Irving Strohl Irving Klein Miriam Staub Ina Kurland Morris Steinberg March 29 Ralph Kustoff Tere Sue Stern Spencer Charles Baroff * Stanley D. Leslie Louis Troyan Kenneth Baum Martin Levy Norman Turkel * Irene Bernholtz Christina Marie Meredith Charles Caylen
* Indicates a permanent plaque which will be illuminated during the anniversary week of the yahrzeit for this person. Please contact Joy Addison at [email protected] if you would like information on ordering a plaque.
If you would like to make a contribution in connection with a yahrzeit, please visit our website, www.templeshalomdallas.org and look for the “donate” button on the home page. The office will send an acknowledgement to the family of the deceased.
Pastoral Care Please help us be a caring congregation by letting us know when you, a family member or another member is ill, has a procedure, a death occurs or other pastoral needs arise. We also want to know about mitzvot like babies, colleges, new jobs, etc. Pastoral care contact information for members: Phone: 972-661-1810 x201 (Elise Donosky, Clergy Assistant) Email: [email protected] Web: templeshalomdallas.org, Home Tab, Contact Us option Emergencies: 1-940-441-5488
Remember the Temple in Your Will Temple Shalom is committed to preserving the future of our congregation for generations to come. Bequests of all sizes are important resources for the Temple, and we encourage you to be a link to the future by remembering the Temple in your will. For more information, please contact our Executive Director Steve Lewis at 972-661-1810 x202. Your planned gift will serve the future of our congregation and community. Thank you for helping assure the strength and health of Temple Shalom for generations to come.
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Of Blessed Memory... Temple member Lucille Klein, mother of Ed Klein Joseph Capocciama, grandfather of Anna Miller-Goodman Richard Hancock, father of William Hancock Elaine Kadashaw, mother of Arlene Kadashaw-Kelber Craig Kavensky, nephew of Toby Stone Florence Leibowitz Krantz, aunt of Laura Brownlee Shirley Lande, mother of Keo Strull and grandmother of Brandon Strull Gene Taper, father of Alan Taper
Congratulations to… Jennifer Weintraub & Earl Bensley on the birth of their son, Ezra Cade Bensley, and to grandparents, Ann & Steve Weintraub Beth Lasher on the birth of her grandson, Brayden Austin Lasher, son of Rachel & Brett Lasher Carol & Ron Wichter on the birth of their granddaughter, Audrey Evelyn Werle, daughter of Jennifer & Tom Werle Rabbi Andrew Paley for receiving a Chaplain Appreciation Award in recognition of his service and dedication to the Dallas Police Department Anne Leiman for receiving the Jewish Family Service Adult Gold Award (500+ service hours) Geane Glaser for receiving a JFS Milestone Award for 15 years of service Jody Pearson for receiving a JFS Milestone Award for ten years of service Cantor Don Croll, Ellen Feibel and Lucille Klein z”l receiving a JFS Milestone Award for five years of service
Welcome New Members of the Temple Shalom Family Brian Rutt and Jenny Volosky
Thanks to the following congregant for inviting our new members to join our Temple Shalom family! Senior Rabbi……...……..Andrew M. Paley Rabbi………..…………….Ariel C. Boxman Larry Rutt and Heather Schamerloh Cantor………………….. Devorah G. Avery Rabbi Emeritus..…...Kenneth D. Roseman Cantor Emeritus…..………..Don Alan Croll Executive Director..…………..Steve Lewis Youth Advisor………………Janel Cassorla President…………….…Rodney Schlosser Our mission is to inspire in our congregation an Vice President………….……...... Barry Bell enduring relationship with God, Torah, Israel and the Vice President……..……....Lory Kohleriter Jewish people through worship, study, gathering and Vice President………...... Debra Levy-Fritts Secretary………..……………..…..Jeff Kort community service. Finance Director……...…….Jason Gadsby Do you know someone we should invite to Temple, Treasurer………..…………...Stephen Falk someone who is new to Dallas or is not connected Past President..…………....Josh Goldman to a congregation? Please contact Executive Director Steve Lewis [email protected] so we can show them that Temple Shalom is their place.
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$5/person late fee after this date if space is available
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