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NOVEMBER 2015 CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5776 VOLUME 50 NO. 5

SERVICES FRIDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY November 6 November 14 November 21 Chayei Sarah / Genesis 24:10-52 10:30 AM - Bar Mitzvah 10:30 AM - Morning Worship 6:30 PM - Service Jonathan Nitishin, Sanctuary Epstein Chapel son of David Nitishin & Donna Nitishin Epstein Chapel 5:00 PM - B’not Mitzvah SATURDAY Melissa & Elyse Wayne, November 7 10:30 AM - Morning Worship Daughters of Steven & Meryl Wayne 10:30 AM Morning Worship Sanctuary Sanctuary Epstein Chapel 5:00 PM - Bat Mitzvah FRIDAY 5:00 PM - B’not Mitzvah Veronica Minney, Cameron & Madeline Browne, daughter of Nina & Alan Minney Vayishlach / Genesis 34:1 - 35:15 children of René Browne & Hal Browne Epstein Chapel 6:30 PM - Service Epstein Chapel Epstein Chapel FRIDAY FRIDAY November 20 SATURDAY November 13 Vayetze / Genesis 30:14 - 31:16 November 28 Toledot / Genesis 26:23 - 27: 27 6:00 PM - Service 10:30 AM - Morning Worship Shabbat Service Honoring our Veterans Munchkins Minyan Epstein Chapel 6:30pm Sanctuary Rabiner Children’s Library (see page 6) 6:30 PM - Service 6:30pm Friday Services are preceded 6:30 PM - Blue Jean Shabbat 4th/5th Grade Student Participation by a 6:00pm Wine & Cheese Boardroom Epstein Chapel Reception

Meet The Australians Sunday, Dessert Reception 7:00pm Radnitz Social Hall Everyone is invited!

Exciting news! Representatives from our new sister synagogue, Beit Or, formerly know as The Brisbane Progressive Jewish Congregation, will be coming to Dallas on Thursday, 29th to meet our members. Cantor David Bentley, spiritual leader of the Congregation, and Sally Castle, currently BPJC’s Treasurer and a founding Board member of BPJC, will be joining us for worship on Friday, October 30th. At 7:00pm on Sunday, November 1st, Temple Shalom will host a dessert reception at which we will describe our selection process and Cantor Bentley and Ms. Castle will describe Jewish life Down Under in Brisbane and speak about their congregation. Let’s give them a hearty Texas welcome! Please join us for special blessings and songs as we send off our Torah and celebrate this wonderful gift!

The following week, November 4th - 8th, at the Biennial gathering of member congregations of Reform and Progressive Synagogues from around the world, Temple Shalom will officially gift BPJC one of our Torah scrolls.

In 2016, Beit Or will formally celebrate their gift from Temple Shalom. Perhaps some of you would like to make the trip and participate in this momentous occasion for both congregations. Details of that trip will be posted soon. If you have questions, contact Jacque Comroe at [email protected].

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November 2015 B’nei Mitzvah

Cameron & Madeline Veronica Minney Browne daughter of Nina & Alan Minney children of René Browne & Hal Date: November 14 Browne School: Parkhill Junior Hiigh Date: November 7 Mitzvah Project: Wrote, cast, directed, filmed School: Frankford Middle School and edited an educational recycling video to be shown at her elementary school, Brentfield Mitzvah Project: Joined The Walk to Elementary. This project is a continuation of Defeat ALS® in Dallas on , 2015 to honor their her efforts to improve recycling throughout the grandfather, Jack, and to raise money for the ALS Association. Brentfield Elementary campus while she was Jack passed away from Lou Gehrig's disease before Cameron and a student there. Madeline were born so they walked in memory of their grandfather, Hobbies: Flute, gymnastics and helping her two kitties, Finn & Fiona, for the ALS victims of today who can't walk at all, and for the victims achieve Instagram fame. of tomorrow who will be slowly robbed of their ability to move. The mission of the ALS Association is to lead the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to Jonathan Martin Nitishin live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and son of David M. Nitishin & Donna Nitishin support. Date: November 14 Hobbies: Cameron: Dance (ballet, jazz, lyrical) School: J.J. Pearce Madeline: Volleyball & singing Mitzvah Project: J-Service, working at the Jewish Family Service food kitchen, working with his BBYO Chapter assisting people with Melissa Frances Wayne & special needs. Elyse Anne Wayne Hobbies: Wrestling, World War II Memorabilia, sports, building projects. daughters of Meryl & Steven Wayne Date: November 21 School: Polk Middle School Hobbies: Elyse: Soccer, We want to honor the mitzvah work in which our B’nei Mitzvah playing the saxophone in the students are engaged. Each month we include information we Wind Symphony and karate. have received from that month’s families. Melissa: Soccer, volleyball & singing.

Worship Committee Would you like to provide input about worship at Temple Shalom? We want to hear from you! We meet each month on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm. In our ongoing efforts to be environmentally and We are working on special commemorative fiscally responsible, we are implementing the services for the 50th Anniversary. electronic delivery of billing statements. If you have any ideas, please email The statements will be sent via email around the Ken Parker, Worship Council Chair, at [email protected]. first of every month with a PDF file attached.

If you do not have an email address, the Next meeting: statements will continue to be mailed Tuesday, November 10 in hard copy. 7:00pm Boardroom

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I Was Just Thinking...

The story is told of Abraham, our deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have made in their lives to great Patriarch, being chosen by God keep our country free. to be the first one to understand that To commemorate the ending of the "Great War" (World War there is, in fact, One God. But, what I), an "unknown soldier" was buried in highest place of honor in was so great about him? Why him? both and (in England, Westminster Abbey; in The Torah gives no clues. As a matter France, the Arc de Triomphe). These ceremonies took place on of fact, the story we read about him in November 11th, celebrating the ending of hostilities this week’s portion has him attending at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of to guests that arrive at his tent. Again, the 11th month). This day became known internationally as while it is a nice and important "Armistice Day." In 1921, the United States of America followed gesture, there is still no clue given as to why God picked him. A France and England by laying to rest the remains of a World few verses later we are told that God has a plan for Sodom and War I American soldier -- his name "known but to God" -- on a Gomorrah. Must God tell Abraham the plan? After all, God says Virginia hillside overlooking the city of Washington D.C. and the Abraham will be the father of a great nation whereby all the Potomac River. This site became known as the "Tomb of the other nations will be blessed. And, here we finally have a clue. Unknown Soldier," and today is called the "Tomb of the The juxtaposition between the story of welcoming the three Unknowns." Located in Arlington National Cemetery, the tomb strangers and God telling us that Abraham will be the source of symbolizes dignity and reverence for the American veteran. national pride and worldly example is the key. To become a In America, November 11th officially became known as great and respected nation one must first be the place of Armistice Day through an act of Congress in 1926. It wasn't until welcome and protection. It was true for Abraham and it is true 12 years later, through a similar act, that Armistice Day became for us as well. a national holiday. The entire world This very ideal, that there could This ideal, that America is a place of thought that World War I was the be a place, as Emma Lazarus’ welcome and hospitality, is one worth "war to end all wars." Had this been poem so aptly captures, where the true, the holiday might still be called tired and the huddled masses defending and promoting. While we might Armistice Day today. That dream yearning to breathe free can go, is, not always be great at it all the time, was shattered in 1939 when World in part, the ideal that so many brave throughout time, we still believe it to be War II broke out in Europe. More men and women of our country possible and find value in making sure this than 400,000 American service have served to uphold. This ideal, and other American ideals are defended members died during that horrific that America is a place of welcome and kept secure. war. In 1947, Raymond Weeks of and hospitality, is one worth Birmingham, Alabama, organized a defending and promoting. While we "Veterans Day" parade on might not always be great at it all the time, throughout time, we November 11th to honor all of America's veterans for their loyal still believe it to be possible and find value in making sure this and dedicated service. Shortly thereafter, Congressman Edward and other American ideals are defended and kept secure. H. Rees (Kansas) introduced legislation to change the name of We live in a scary and tempestuous time. More than ever Armistice Day to Veterans Day in order to honor all veterans have our ideals been shaken to their core. More than ever are who have served the United States in all wars. there those who seek to put an end to that which we hold dear. In 1954, President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming More than ever are we thankful to those who continue to make November 11th as Veterans Day and called upon Americans sure that our freedoms and our way of life are protected. There everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. He are not enough thank-yous to be given to express our heartfelt issued a Presidential Order directing the head of the Veterans gratitude to those who have served our country and who, Administration (now called the Department of Veterans Affairs) through their bravery and valor, sought to be the ambassadors to form a Veterans Day National Committee to organize and of freedom, safety and security we need to be able to be the oversee the national observance of Veterans Day. kind of people who can welcome, embrace and care. Our night Our observance of Veterans Day includes the singing of the in commemorating Veterans Day, is one small act of thanks in anthems of each of the 5 service branches; Coast Guard, Navy, this regard. I wish it could be more. Air Force, Marines and Army. Please join us as we honor our Many Americans mistakenly believe that Veterans Day is the veterans at our Shabbat service Friday, November 13, 2015. day America sets aside to honor American military personnel Please join our salute all those for their service and dedication to who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained from our country. combat. That's not quite true. Memorial Day is the day set aside to honor America's war dead. Veterans Day, on the other hand, Rabbi Andrew M. Paley honors ALL American veterans, both living and dead. In fact, [email protected] Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for dedicated and loyal service to their country. November 11th of each year is the day that we ensure veterans know that we

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A Note from Cantor Devorah Avery

In a couple of weeks, we will with European looks, have done the same things he did? commemorate Kristallnacht, which Would I have helped smuggle Jews out of Europe, would I occurred on - 10, 1938 have helped hide Jewish children? I like to think I would. I in Nazi Germany and Austria, hope I would. (Austria was part of Germany at that I’ve heard people speak about our country’s apathy. We time). It is hard to believe it was only are in a time when people don’t speak out as aggressively or 77 years ago. as passionately as they once did. Maybe we’re not as My Uncle Fred, Alfred Bieler, has unhappy with the injustices we face daily. Maybe we are too always been one of my favorite exhausted, busy being a nation of workaholics. Maybe we are people. He passed away a few years too afraid to speak up outside our comfort zones. Maybe we ago. Uncle Fred was gentle, kind, are too overwhelmed by the injustices we see and are frozen, and soft-spoken. Fred was born in Austria and moved to the not knowing where to lend a hand. Maybe we don’t worry United States in the 50s. He, my Aunt Freda, and cousins about the rest of the world, as long as our family is happy and Jack and Carole, lived in Houston, TX where he owned a healthy. Or, maybe things aren’t so bad after all. pawn shop. Fred was a music collector. He had thousands of I don’t believe we are living in a more peaceful time than albums of music – opera, classical, and jazz. I felt a strong those people in the 30s and 40s. I actually think we are living connection to him because of our mutual love for music. My in a more dangerous time simply because we think things are favorite memories from my visits to Houston are sitting with better. It’s more dangerous because there is more silence in my Uncle Fred in his music room, (a room filled wall-to-wall the face of injustice. Misogyny, bigotry, persecution, and floor-to-ceiling with record albums), and listening to ignorance, and intolerance are rampant in our country and music. He had a ritual of sitting in the music room every around the world. We know that there are people, not just in Sunday and listening to music all day. As much as I love the United States and Israel, but in all countries who suffer, music, I’ve never had that kind of discipline. who are being exploited, and who are falsely imprisoned – often accused of crimes they themselves are the victims of. What do we do about it? What can we do about it? I certainly don’t have all the answers, but here’s what I think we can do: Care. Care about others. Care about our world and our planet and all life that inhabits it. Care so much that you get angry whenever you hear about injustice. Care so much that you are moved to action. I grew up with great stories about my family and their I think as a society, at a certain point in our lives, we are escape from Ukraine to Romania and finally to the United expected to simply turn off certain feelings. In some ways it States. My Uncle Fred, husband of my father’s sister, Freda, makes sense, if we are consumed on a daily basis with the had his own remarkable story – the full depths of which I only weight of the pain of others, how do we function? How do we came to know after his passing. This is an excerpt from my even breathe? I think the key is not to turn off those feelings, uncle’s obituary: but instead to feel them and let those feelings guide us to “His family left Austria in 1938, the day before righteousness. Kristallnacht, having been warned by friends. He Think of our sages who believe that the teachings of the traveled to with his stepmother, and the family was Torah can be pared down to these few words from Parashat briefly reunited before the war. When France fell, he K’doshim: V’ahavta l’reacha kamocha, Love thy neighbor as was sent south to Perigeux, but his father was turned you love yourself. If we truly love each other and believe we over to the Nazis and most of his relatives were wiped are all made in the image of God, then we know it’s time to out. Young and with red-headed European looks, he step up. We know we have to put an end to our apathy. joined the Underground and was sent looking for places It’s not up to any one of us to heal the world, but we must to hide Jewish children. These included a stone quarry, each do our part. I think of my Uncle Fred. He did not single- an abbey, and an insane asylum. In Lyons, he was handedly bring an end to the war, but he made a difference in placed with the military police, where he created the lives of the people he helped save. In that way, Alfred documents to smuggle Jews out of Europe. Fred had Bieler was a hero. plenty of chutzpah, and recollected once making small we all strive to be heroes in the lives of those in need. talk in perfect German with Gestapo officers. Fred didn't May it lead us to peace. talk much about the war, never thinking anyone would be interested.” These last few years, I’ve been thinking a lot about his In Peace and Song, kindness and about his courage. Would I, under the same Cantor Devorah Avery circumstances he was under in France, a red-headed Jew [email protected]

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Nu Invite Someone for Dinner

One of the great things about Temple is the relationships one can build. Whether through youth group, religious school, Brotherhood or Sisterhood, Shalom Silver, Young Adults, Young Families, or any of the groups we offer, there are always opportunities to meet new people that can become part of your social network (not only in the social media sense). You can also meet people each Friday night at services, or on Sunday mornings (many people hang around while their children are in Sunday School). Davening and Dining is another open setting in which you can join and meet a group of people over a casual dinner. You could also get involved through Havurah, where you can be matched with a group of people that have similar interests. Many of us are already involved, while others have recently moved to town, joined the synagogue, and do not know many people yet. We have all experienced being “the new kid on the block” before; at times it can feel awkward trying to meet people. Having been a member of Temple Shalom for over 25 years, I still do not know all our congregants. Jewish tradition includes hospitality (hakhnasat orchim). It is a mitzvah to show hospitality to the stranger. Abraham invited the three wanderers to relax while he brings them water and food (Gen. 18). Rebecca graciously watered the travelers’ thirsty camels (and met Isaac) (Gen. 24). We open our doors at the Seder on Passover with an invitation to the hungry and needy. We read in the Hagadah, “Whosoever is in need let him come and eat” (Ta’anit 20b). Our congregation has held a Second Seder for the exact purpose of inviting not just congregants but opening it to the community so that strangers will have a place to celebrate Passover. So now, the challenge: Meet someone new this year. Invite a congregant whom you do not know to join you for dinner. Our clergy ask us each Friday night to say hello to someone you do not know, and I am challenging you to take this greeting one step further and actually spend an evening getting to know a congregant you do not really know. This is a “social mitzvah challenge.” We will also be hosting a special “New Members Only Big Block of Cheese” gathering to meet them and to tell them about everything going on at Temple Shalom. Let’s make everyone at Temple Shalom feel part of our wonderful community. B’shalom, Dennis Eichelbaum Temple Shalom President

Veterans Shabbat Friday, November 13 Wine & Cheese Reception 6:00pm Service 6:30pm

Temple Shalom will honor its Veterans and those currently serving in the military at a special Friday night service at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. Please join us before the service at 6:00pm for a wine and cheese reception in the Congregational Gathering Space. The service will feature a musical tribute to all branches of the military. Members of the Dallas Jewish War Veterans will

participate in the service. We would like to honor all Veterans and those in active military service in the Temple Shalom family by including their names and rank in the program. Please contact Joy Addison at [email protected] or (972) 661-1810 x201 by Monday, November 9, to be sure your name or the name of your loved one will be in the program. Please indicate if the individual is active duty, a veteran or deceased.

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Temple Shalom Spotlight Congregant of the Month As part of getting to better know our congregation, each month we will feature a Temple Shalom Congregant.

Jason Gadsby

Please introduce your family. Hi there, we are the Gadsbys! Jason, Julie, Madison (12), and Alison (10).

When did you join Temple Shalom? We joined Temple Shalom in 2013.

Tell us about yourself. We moved to the Dallas area after spending 15 years in San Antonio. We moved here as part of a relocation initiative with AT&T. My wife and I are big San Antonio Spurs fans and looking forward to going to one of their games in Dallas this year! What has been your greatest joy during your time at Temple Shalom? Having the privilege to watch Cantor Avery oversee her first Shabbat service with Temple Shalom! It was a special experience to watch and something we will remember.

Of all the activities in which you have been involved at Temple, in which one did you have the most fun participating? Food Truck Palooza!! Not only do we have a ton of fun and eat lots of good food, it is an opportunity to connect with the community and raise money for great causes.

You are involved with many Temple programs/committees. What is your favorite and what should others know about this program and/or committee? After joining the Board of Trustees, I was asked to take on a role with the Technology committee. Aside from learning how to administer the Temple website, being able to help introduce a new live video streaming capability to allow congregants to watch services remotely who can’t make it to Temple. The video quality is impressive!

What is your favorite Jewish holiday and why? Definitely Passover! Every year we get the opportunity to tell the Passover story and get together as a family to remember our Jewish heritage. On top of remembering our history, we get to eat all of our favorite foods. My mouth is watering now thinking about eating Matzo ball soup, beef brisket, kugel, and haroset.

Which of your activities at Temple fulfills you the most or makes you feel the most connected to Judaism or your Jewish identity? Having the opportunity to participate at Shabbat services and getting to meet many fellow congregants is very rewarding. My hope is that we will build long lasting relationships.

Thank you for being our Spotlight Congregant! Do you have any parting words or thoughts? I had a real rich Jewish upbringing at a congregation growing up. Being able to pass it on to my children and create new traditions at Temple Shalom is amazing. I feel that the clergy and fellow congregants are very welcoming and truly make you feel like you are family.

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50th Anniversary Update

Scribing Days Then & Now Don’t miss your last opportunity to fulfill the 613th The 50th Gala Committee would like commandment at Temple Shalom! to see you “Then & Now!” If you

Winter scribing days: Sunday - Monday, are a founder, or even a long time 3rd & 4th. Click http://www.signupgenius.com/ member of Temple Shalom, we go/10c0f49afac2ba7f49-scribe3 to sign up for January 3. would love to feature you in our Click http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49afac2ba7f49- photo display at our gala on 1/9/16. Please send a photo scribe311 to sign up for . This will be a perfect of yourself/spouse/family from back in the day along with time to include your college student home for Winter a recent photo of the same person/people so we can Break! enjoy the memories!

We will also need volunteers! If you have Send photos (which will be returned) to: already scribed and want to help someone else Kathryn Frish Or, scan and email to: through this meaningful experience, please click http:// 6419 Laurel Valley Rd. [email protected] www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49afac2ba7f49- Dallas, TX 75248 volunteer2 to volunteer.

Participation in the scribing event is absolutely free. For those moved to do so, there will be Worship opportunities to dedicate portions of our new Torah – a Beginning in January, we are planning a series of book, inspiring passage or story, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah Shabbat Services commemorating parsha or even a letter - that has special significance the five decades of our past. Each for you or your family. of the decades, beginning with the

Don’t miss your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! 1960s until the present, will have a Sign up today! special reminder of significant worship events. Stay tuned for more details. Questions? You can reach the Torah Legacy Project Team or the 50th Anniversary Committee by email at [email protected] or by voicemail at (972) 661-1810 ext. 527.

Marcia & Gary Lefkof and the Sibaja Family scribing the Torah during the October scribing opportunity!

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Lifelong Learning Council

Religious school has gotten off to a The next time I saw him, he looked concerned wonderful start. Kids can be heard laughing, He said “it just seems like there’s so much to learn” playing and, if you listen closely, even We told him that the Jews have only one golden rule learning! We started off the year with a THAT ALL THE COOLEST PEOPLE GO TO HEBREW SCHOOL! variety of fun activities, including a Spirit At… Day in which children, teachers and Ozrim (Chorus) dressed up in Temple Shalom “Blue and

White”. Later in October, our 1st grade Rabbi Ariel Boxman families had a fabulous Family Ed Day with Director of Lifelong Learning a special visit from our Sofer on-Site. We [email protected] learned all about how Torahs are written and the multitude of special laws that a scribe must follow. Following the Sofer’s visit, 1st grade families had an opportunity to create their very own family Torah scrapbook made 2nd Grade Family Education Day up of their family’s photos and written memories. Sunday, November 8 Our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students have met their brand new Hands on Hebrew specialists and have already learned 9:30am - Noon how to introduce themselves, identify all the parts of the classroom, Radnitz Social Hall and even speak the Hebrew names for farm animals. If you happen to walk by one of their classrooms during Hebrew, make sure to stop in Families with children in 2nd grade and see all the wonderful vocabulary they are learning. are invited to join Rabbi Boxman for a This month we also had our first Tots Academy session of the morning of fun and learning! year with a whopping 15 families in attendance. Kids and their parents spent the morning playing, singing, learning Hebrew and doing art projects. They even had a special visit from Cantor Avery! Tots Academy Class While religious school is indeed school, and whether we explicitly Sunday, November 15 say it or not, it is a place of learning and education. With that being 9:30am - 11:00am said, we do our best to make it fun and bring out a special spirit and pride in our students. One of the best ways we do this is during Youth Lounge Sunday T’filah with song leader extraordinaire, Ray Farris. During the Melinda Hepworth, our Early service, kids sing along to upbeat prayer tunes, help lead from the Childhood Specialist, looks forward to bema, and even clap along at times. However, the absolute highlight seeing all our tots, ages 2-4, and their parents for a special of the Sunday T’filah experience is our closing song, Mr. Farris’s very own Temple Shalom Spirit Song. Kids get up and dance, clap their time of learning, singing, playing and fun! hands and close the song by screaming out “all the coolest people go to HEBREW SCHOOL!” We all leave T’filah with smiles on our faces and spirit in our veins. Munchkins Minyan Shabbat Celebration For those who have never had the opportunity to hear this Friday, November 20 awesome Temple Shalom Spirit Song, see the lyrics below. And, if 6:00pm you have an opportunity to join us for Sunday T’filah, you can hear the Rabiner Children’s Library song live! All parents and adults are welcome to join us for T’filah any Sunday we are in school. You can find us in the Epstein Chapel at Families with young children are 11:30am singing our hearts out! invited to a Shabbat celebration with

Rabbi Boxman. We’ll sing songs, say the blessings over the Temple Shalom Spirit Song challah and juice, and read a story! lyrics by Ray Farris (To the tune of Louie, Louie)

I heard a man talkin’ just the other day Sports Day He said the weekend is comin’ OY VEY! Sunday, November 15 I introduced myself because I had to say As part of our monthly Sunday FUN that I know the perfect place to pray. It’s called Day series, come to Religious School Chorus: dressed in your favorite sports jersey or Temple Shalom. Whoa baby. Welcome home. favorite team color! Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. (2x)

He said “Hey I’m havin’ fun with you, but I’m wonderin’ if I can bring my family too. 4th & 5th Grade Shabbat Service Hey bring your wife and kids, they’ll all have fun Friday, November 20 Because there’s something to do here for everyone at 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Join us as our students lead our Shabbat (Chorus) service with special prayers and creative expression!

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Lifelong Learning Council

SHFTY/DAFTY Event SHFTY & Saturday, 12 Youth Department Details to come! Keep an eye out for all of Watch our Facebook page! SHFTY’s events by liking our Facebook page. Search “SHFTY-Temple Shalom Dallas.” 6th - 7th Grade Junior Youth Group Event Questions? Contact SAVE THE DATE! Melissa Beldon, Youth Advisor, at Sunday, December 13 right after Religious [email protected] School! Details coming soon! Watch your email or (972) 661-1810 ext. 232.

and weekly reminders! Blue Jean Shabbat! Friday, November 13 Shabbat Raffle 6:30pm Boardroom All 6th - 12th Graders Invited! Attention students in Grades K-7! Each Theme: What is Shabbat? time you attend Friday night services at Learning about what Shabbat is and how to make it your own! Temple Shalom, fill out a raffle slip by the

front doors, slip it in the Shabbat Raffle Please note that Blue Jean Shabbats are designed Box and hope your name gets picked on specifically for our teens by our teens. We ask that the last Friday night of the month! Winners will be given younger children and parents/adults attend the regular their prize at Religious School! Remember, the more times Shabbat Service and allow our teens the freedom to you attend, the more chances you have to win! worship together. Questions? Contact Melissa.

Greene Family Camp: Inspiring Judaism 365 days a year! Jessica Dangott and Alex Null, two of Greene's Assistant Directors, work year-round from offices at Temple Shalom. Feel free to stop by their office to say hello or email them at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions you may have!

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Lifelong Learning Council

SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Torah Study

Rabbi Mecklenberger will discuss “Do We Have, or Even Need, Souls?”

Upcoming Adult Education

Programs for 2015 - 2016

New programs have Watch for weekly and monthly alerts for been added and the dates and times. catalogue updated. You

can see the entire 2015- 2016 catalogue on the  Proper Conversation to Have with Mourners Temple Shalom website Series at Rabbi Paley, Kyra Effron, Jo-Ann Saunders & Bernie Mayoff

 Torah Study Debates

http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/learning/adult-  January 2016 education/concierge-judaism. Lectures by Visiting Sofer

Composer/Musician-in-Residence Program

Saturday, November 21

Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson

Shabbat Morning Service with Neshama Carlebach: 10:00am Saturday Evening Concert with Neshama Carlebach & Josh Nelson: 8:00pm

Neshama Carlebach and Josh Nelson bring their partnership to Temple Shalom! Join us for a wonderful evening of music at this free performance of these two Jewish superstars. This concert is part of our 50th Anniversary Celebration and we invite our members to join together in song and spirit as we welcome Neshama and Josh into the heart of our community. Family and friends are welcome, too!

Neshama will speak on Saturday morning about her personal journey as the only child of Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach, famous spiritual and musical leader, whose body of work is woven into our Jewish musical heritage. Josh is returning to Temple Shalom after starring on Broadway in a musical based on Rabbi Carlebach’s life and legacy.

To learn more about our artists, go to http://www.neshamacarlebach.com/ and http://www.joshnelsonproject.com/

See the front cover of this newsletter for the concert flyer!

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Lifelong Learning Council

Dr. Richard Golden, Director of Jewish and Israel Studies Program, UNT Presents:

Wednesday, November 11 Why has toleration been so uncommon in 7:00pm - 8:30pm Western Civilization? Boardroom The Age of Persecution From approximately 1400-1700CE, the West was a persecuting society, targeting heretics, Jews, homosexuals, Gypsies, prostitutes, and witches. This presentation will describe and depict the persecution of these peoples. Why were these groups persecuted? What led to this persecution?

Wednesday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Boardroom

The Witch Hunts and the Jews The European witch hunts (1420s-late 17th century) saw the prosecution of 100,000 people for witchcraft, including diabolical witchcraft - meeting with the Devil (usually at Sabbats), signing a pact with the Evil One, and subsequently working harmful magic in a revolt that aimed to topple Christian civilization. Medieval Christian linkage of Jews to the Devil led to the on-going demonization of Jews in art, literature, laws, and persecution that continued through the witch hunts to Nazi Germany and to the current Middle East.

Future UNT Visiting Professors

Timothy Jackson: University Distinguished Research Professor of Music Theory  January 12, 26 and 2, 2016  Continuing Series on Classical Music, Opera and Anti-Semitism and Portrayal of the Jewish people.

Martin Yaffe  March 23 and 30 and 6, 2016  Three Images of the Emerging Jew through the works of early modern writers in England.

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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 (11/7 only this month) 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 bi-weekly assigned readings. Lunch & Learn Wednesdays, 12:30pm Learning Center Bring your lunch! All welcome! Join Rabbi Paley with more tastes of text!

More Than A Few Good Men 1st Tuesday of each month, October thru May (11/3) 11:30am - 1:00pm Stromberg Stock, PLLC 8750 N Central Expressway, Suite 625 Dallas 75231 Join Rabbi Paley for an inspirational and educational schmooze. Bagels & Bible Sundays when Religious School is in Session (11/8, 11/15) 10:30am - 11:45am, Boardroom Join Rabbi Paley and study Torah from the beginning. This class is designed for the beginning Torah study student. For further details, contact Adult Education Co-Chairs Howard Gottlieb at [email protected] or Barry Bell at [email protected].

Judaism 101

 Are you looking for a class to learn the basics about Judaism?  Did you forget everything you learned in Religious School?

 Are you thinking of joining the tribe?

Judaism 101 is the class for you! This class is designed to introduce or re-introduce students to the “basics” of Judaism Fall LearningFest 2015 including Torah, Israel, God, history, ritual/prayer, holiday

observances, Tikkun Olam and Hebrew. Fall LearningFest 2015 begins October 30 and October 31

featuring scholars-in-residence at five area synagogues and temples, including Temple Shalom, as well as a dynamic day of Saturdays, December through (with breaks for holidays), 9:00am - 10:30am in the Boardroom learning on Sunday, November 1 hosted at Anshai Torah. There is a $60 fee for this class, plus any books you might Admission for LearningFest is $18 or free with a student ID. For choose to purchase. Call Karen Thompson at (972) 661-1362 more information about the featured scholars-in-residence and to register. This class requires a minimum of 10 students. their topics, visit www.LearningFest.org. For further information, contact Rabbi Ariel Boxman at

972-661-1362 or [email protected].

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TEMPLE SHALOM BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATION FORM

Name: ______DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: Nominating for Trustee: _____ Officer (specify office): ______DECEMBER 15, 2015

Phones: Home: ______Work: ______Cell: ______

Address: ______Street City Zip Email: ______

Personal Information: (Circle) Marital Status: Married Unmarried Age: ______Number of children: ____ Are any (grand)children of the Candidate’s currently enrolled in TS Religious School?

Yes: ____ If yes, names and grades: ______No: ____ Temple Member: Approximately _____ years

Education: High School____ College____ Which Degree(s)? ______Profession/Occupation/Special Skills: ______

Employer: ______City: ______Previous service to Temple Shalom: (list most recent first) Use additional page if necessary.

Chair or Name of Committee or Project Dates Member

Other Community Service Activities (list most recent first) Use additional page if necessary.

Chair or Name of Organization or Project Dates Member

Why do you want to be on the Temple Shalom Board of Trustees?

What will you bring to the Board of Trustees and Temple Shalom through a leadership position on this Board?

Submitted by: ______Phone: ______(work) / ______(home) (Self submission is acceptable) ______(cell) Optional: Feel free to attach a written statement with any other information that may be useful to the nominating committee. Email to: Aric Stock, Nominating Committee Chair at [email protected].

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Temple Shalom Brotherhood and Brotherhood Softball League invite you to the 41st Annual Shalom League Softball Awards Breakfast Sunday, 8:30am Radnitz Social Hall

Softball Commissioner, Wayne Casper, will present the Spring & Fall Softball Awards including: * Division winner * Championship Teams * Most Valuable Players * Rookies of the Year * Mr. Shalom Brotherhood * Fan of the Year  Possible Hall of Fame Inductee(s) & other awards Viewing of excerpts of the 1978-1981 seasons from Randy Kramen’s Shalom Softball League Documentary

Guest Speaker: Jennifer Magid Smith Leading expert and advocate in the US regarding issues facing retired NFL players and other athletes focusing on post-career medical issues such as brain trauma, behavioral health, addiction and chronic pain. As a TV and radio talent in the fields of entertainment and sports for 20 years, she hosted programs for USA Network, FOX, ESPN and others. Join us for a FREE breakfast for all current Spring and Fall Season Softball players, as well as paid-up Temple Shalom Brotherhood members. $5 for everyone else. For more information about the event, contact Bob Weinfeld at (972) 814-6214 or [email protected].

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Learning Fest Board of Trustees More Than A Few Good URJ & NFTY Biennial Shalom Silver Chair Tai Wine & Cheese Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center 9:30am Anshai Torah Meeting Men begins in Orlando Chi Class 6:00pm Congregational 7:00pm Boardroom 11:30am Stromberg 3:00pm Radnitz Social Hall Gathering Space 50th Anniversary Dessert Lunch & Learn Judaica Studies Stock Reception with Brisbane 12:30pm Learning Center Shabbat Service 9:00am Room 200 Brotherhood “Shave Congregation Serve Lunch at The 6:30pm Off” Event Midweek Hebrew Morning Worship 7:00pm Radnitz Social Hall Bridge Epstein Chapel 10:30am Epstein Chapel 7:00pm Weintraub 4:30pm Temple Shalom Noon Dallas Home B’not Mitzvah Plano Midweek Hebrew Next Dor 6:30pm Temple Shalom 5:00pm Epstein Chapel 4:30pm St. Andrew

Essers & Fressers 6:30pm 45 Mint

Religious School 9:30am

8 9 10 11 12 13 14 2nd Grade Family Education Sisterhood Board Traditions Steering Lunch & Learn Caregivers’ Day Out LIFT Committee Meeting Torah Study 9:00am Learning Center Day Meeting Committee Meeting 12:30pm Learning Center 10:30am Learning Center 8:45am Learning Center 9:30am Radnitz Social Hall 7:00pm Boardroom 12:30pm Cong. Gath. Sp. Mommy & Me Event Midweek Hebrew Brotherhood Guys’ Night Bar Mitzvah 10:00am Children’s Aquarium Stay & Play 4:30pm Temple Shalom Out Fair Park 10:30am Epstein Chapel Plano Midweek Hebrew 9:30am Cong. Gath. Space 6:45pm Bone Daddy’s Confirmation Retreat begins 4:30pm St. Andrew Next Dor Morning Worship 3:30pm offsite Bagels & Bible 6:30pm Temple Shalom 10:30am Sanctuary 10:30am Boardroom Sisterhood Passing the GFC Retreat 2nd - 5th Bat Mitzvah Hat Adult Education Series Graders begins Youth Choir Rehearsal 4:00pm 5:00pm Epstein Chapel 7:00pm Youth Lounge 7:00pm Boardroom Noon Room 112 Wine & Cheese Worship Committee 6:00pm Congregational Young Families Speed Sitting 7:00pm Boardroom Gathering Space 12:30pm Learning Center Veterans Shabbat Service DAI/TOC Event 6:30pm Sanctuary

2:30pm Grunewald Home Blue Jean Shabbat 6:30pm Boardroom Religious School 9:30am TRADITIONS NO TAX DAY!! 9:30am 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Brotherhood/Israel Connection YAC Happy Hour Plano Midweek Hebrew Lunch & Learn Munchkins Minyan Torah Study Breakfast Shalom Silver Chair Tai 6:00pm The Grape 4:30pm St. Andrew 12:30pm Learning Center 6:00pm Rabiner 8:45am Learning Center 9:00am Radnitz Social Hall Chi Class

Children’s Library Morning Worship with Neshama Stewpot Cooking Midweek Hebrew 3:00pm Radnitz Social Hall 9:30am Temple Kitchen Brotherhood Board Carlebach 4:30pm Temple Shalom Wine & Cheese 10:00am Sanctuary Meeting Sisterhood Ladies Night Stay & Play 6:00pm Congregational 7:15pm Spring Creek Next Dor Out 9:30am Congregational Gathering Sp. Gathering Space B’not Mitzvah

BBQ, Addison 6:30pm Temple Shalom 7:00pm International 5:00pm Sanctuary Tots Academy Culinary School Shabbat Service with 9:30am Youth Lounge Adult Education Series Composer-in-Residence 4th/5th Grade Neshama Carlebach/Josh Nelson Bagels & Bible 7:00pm Boardroom Participation Concert 10:30am Boardroom 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Doors open at 7:00pm TOC Holiday Box Assembly Concert begins at 8:00pm 11:30am Learning Center FREE! Sanctuary

Youth Choir Rehearsal

Noon Sanctuary

Shalom Silver Event 3:30pm Radnitz Social Hall 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NO MIDWEEK HEBREW Lunch & Learn Happy Thanksgiving! Temple Administrative Torah Study

12:30pm Learning Center Offices Closed 8:45am Learning Center

Temple Building Closed NO MIDWEEK HEBREW Temple Building Opens Morning Worship OR NEXT DOR 10:30am Epstein Chapel at 4:00pm

Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Congregational Gathering Space

Shabbat Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

29 30 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Executive Team Meeting

7:00pm Boardroom

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Essers & Fressers, Our Monthly Dinner Group Wednesday, 6:30pm 45 Mint Vietnamese Bistro 14902 Preston Road (South of Belt Line on the east side) Fresh, delicious Asian cuisine. Beer and wine available, as well.

Please RSVP by Monday, 11/2 to Denise Mayoff at [email protected] to ensure seating with the group.

Chair Tai Chi Classes Thursday, November 5 & 19 3:00pm - 3:45pm Radnitz Social Hall

Sessions are $5.00 each, pay at the door Led by the personable, certified Tai Chi and Temple Shalom member Nanci Du Plant. Chair Tai improves muscle strength, balance and flexibility and has proven health benefits, including improving arthritis, blood pressure, the immune system and stress! RSVP to Judy Parker at [email protected] so that we’ll know how many to set up for. No Medina Sunday, November 15

3:30pm Free for Shalom Silver members, $5/guests

Radnitz Social Hall

First time performing for Shalom Silver! This musical group, comprised of Big Joe, David and Diane, will delight us with all kinds of fun, upbeat music - pops, standards, Latin/French and more! Come nosh on yummy appetizers and snacks, mix and mingle and enjoy a great show! RSVP to Judy Utay at [email protected]. UPCOMING EVENTS!

Thursday, December 3 Lexy Brown, Nutritional Health Coach at Natural Grocer's Richardson, will present a talk on Cravings and Weight Gain. 2:00pm Learning Center Light (calorie-free) refreshments will be served. FREE for Shalom Silver members! $5/guests.

Saturday, December 12 Meet Me in St. Louis at Repertory Company Theatre, Promenade on Coit Road 7:30pm, Tickets $16/person (discounted price) RSVP to Judy Utay.

We at Shalom Silver are always ready to entertain and enlighten you with interesting and fun programs! $18 annual dues is all it takes for exciting events, theatre, museums and wellness classes, not to mention the wonderful camaraderie!

Send checks for membership and events, payable to Temple Shalom, to Judy Utay at 913 Warren Way, Richardson, TX 75080.

For information or to be on our mailing list, contact Judy & Ken Parker or Judy Utay at [email protected].

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Havurah A havurah is a group of Temple members with similar interests who gather for holidays, cultural and educational experiences, game nights, social action and more. It's a great way to connect to our Temple community and the Jewish community at large. Each Havurah determines what it wants to do and plans activities according to its

members’ interests. Find a Havurah application on the Havurah page on the Temple Shalom website at www.templeshalomdallas.org. Send in your application TODAY! Best Little Texas Havurah: One of Temple Shalom’s Questions? Email [email protected]. Havurot enjoying a Segway tour of Fort Worth! Denise Blasband and Kathryn Frish

Havurah Committee Co-Chairs

Young Families Group

Our Young Families Group is for all families with CHILDREN 10 and YOUNGER. To contact Young Families Co-Chairs Jennifer & David Arndt, email [email protected]. For event information, see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/youngadultsandfamiliestempleshalomdallas.

If you know of a young family who is new to the area or Temple Shalom, please send their contact information to [email protected] so we can reach out and personally invite them to our next event.

Young Families Speed Sitting Event Sunday, November 8 12:30pm Learning Center As the holidays are approaching, most of us are in need of a reliable babysitter. Come meet great candidates for our temple who are interested in getting paired up with a family for potential evening/weekend childcare. We’ll use a “speed dating” format to allow you to interview our fantastic high school students.

Please RSVP by 11/1 to [email protected] so we can confirm

that we have a good mix of families and students.

Young Adult Connection (22-39 year olds welcome!)

Our Young Adult Connection is for young adults, ages 22-39, who are single or married. To contact Young Adult Connection Chair Abby Hancock, email [email protected]. For event information, see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/youngadultsandfamiliestempleshalomdallas.

The Grape “Happy Monday” Monday, November 16 6:00pm - 8:00pm 2808 Greenville Ave, Dallas 75206

Happy hour specials until 8:00pm include: $2.00 for domestic beers, $3.00 premium wells and 1/2 off wine by the glass! Great small plate menu for great prices! Don’t forget to try out the “best burger in Texas!”

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Mommy & Me - Moms (or Dads or Grandparents or Nannies ) and Babies (0-3) Welcome! Children’s Aquarium at Fair Park Friday, November 13 10:00am - Noon 1462 First Avenue Dallas, 75210 (meet at front entrance) Cost: Children ages 2 and younger: Free Youth ages 3-11: $6/Dallas Zoo members: $4 Adults ages 12 & up: $8/Dallas Zoo members: $6 Join us for a field trip to the aquarium where everything is designed for children. With eye-level, interactive exhibits, everyone will learn something new and have fun!

Snow & Winter-Themed Storytime & Craft Wednesday, 10:00am - 11:30am Temple Shalom Rabiner Children’s Library Cost: FREE Join us for a read aloud of The Jacket I Wear in the Snow where we will learn how to dress for the snow. Children will be encouraged to play dress-up with different winter apparel and then we will make our own mittens.

For more information and to RSVP, contact Melinda Hepworth, Early Childhood Specialist, at [email protected] or (214) 632-2386.

Youth Choir Schedule: Sundays, Noon - 1:00pm

November 8,15; December 6 & 13* *(until 12:45, then head over to NorthPark together to perform at 2:00pm) & 24; February 7, 21 & 28 March 20 & 27; April 3, 10, 17 & 24

For information, contact Cantor Avery [email protected]

Friday Night Ushers Pre-Service Wine & Cheese Receptions

Who doesn’t want to be one of those cool guys Calling all foodie volunteers. Sisterhood is looking for everyone envies who distributes books, then picks them some volunteers to help set up for the weekly Friday up at the end of the service? Did you always want to be night Wine and Cheese Reception and special services. the first person to say Shabbat Shalom, Good Shabbas, or some other witty welcome to people as they enter for You can purchase food items and/or set up the food Shabbat worship? trays. It only takes a small amount of time and the more people the merrier! Volunteer to usher at Shabbat Services If you’re interested, please contact: by contacting Jason Sandler at Chris Harris at [email protected] [email protected] or (469) 579-9331. or (972) 618-0002 or Keo Strull at [email protected] or (214) 662-4720.

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Tikkun Olam Council

Temple Shalom’s Partnership Initiative for 2016-2019 LIFT: Literacy Instruction for Texas On 30th and October 28th, Temple Shalom members were introduced to LIFT by Doug Butler, a local attorney, filmmaker and LIFT volunteer. The problem of illiteracy was illustrated with a brief clip from Mr. Butler’s upcoming film, Around the Words. Please join us for our next meeting where we will plan our next steps.

LIFT Committee Meeting: Friday, November 13 9:00am Learning Center

Interested in joining or learning more? Contact LIFT Chair Debra Levy-Fritts at [email protected].

Israel Connection Committee Embrace Interfaith Women’s Group For the past four years, women from Join Co-Chairs Ken Glaser Temple Shalom, the Northwood Church and Jim Warner in in Keller and the Islamic Center in programming for the year! Irving have enjoyed meeting at each congregation's home to share our Contact them with your traditions and friendship. If you would like more information, ideas at email Jane Lachman at [email protected] [email protected]. or call (972) 735-0133.

The Resale Shop is looking for gently-used donations from individuals, families and businesses in the greater Dallas area. You can drop off your donations at The Resale Shop or Jewish Family Service during the following hours: The Resale Shop (2120 E. Belt Line, Richardson 75081) Monday-Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm JFS (5402 Arapaho, Dallas 75248) Monday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 5:00pm only, Friday, 12:30pm - 4:30pm (Food pantry entrance and ring bell) You can also call and schedule a donation in advance by calling (214) 710-1362 or email [email protected]. Same day pickups are not available.

See our website at http://www.jfsdallas.org/donations for a list of acceptable and unacceptable donations. When you give GOOD STUFF, we can do GREAT THINGS.

First Richardson Helpers First Richardson Helpers (FRH) is a faith and community- sponsored organization whose handyperson volunteers come from local synagogues, churches and civic organizations. Primary project focus is, but not limited to, client safety with minor home repairs and assistance with code enforcement issues. Service area includes all zip codes where a Richardson Independent School District school is located. If you would like to become a FRH volunteer , please contact Temple Shalom member Jerry Gray at [email protected] or (972) 740-4726. Request services online at firstrichardsonhelpers.org or our 24 hour hot line at (972) 996-0160. Volunteers are also needed just to schmooze with clients while the projects are being worked. Often, clients do not see anyone else other than FRH volunteers. Most projects can be completed in about two hours.

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Interested in learning more about the Tikkun Olam Stewpot Cooking Council? Contact Tikkun Olam Chair Jerri Grunewald at We are always in need of volunteers [email protected] and she will be to help us cook a meal for The Stewpot. happy to discuss your interests and which committee you We cook for 1 1/2 hours one Sunday might find most suitable to your specific talents! per month beginning at 9:30am in the Temple kitchen, preparing beef stew, Tikkun Olam Council & DAI biscuits, muffins & fruit salad. (Dallas Area Interfaith) Mark your calendars for this year’s Committee Present: dates! Be a part of a great group of enthusiastic cooks - and you don’t even need to know What Would You Do if This how to cook!! We just need willing people 14+ to help us Happened to You? in the kitchen! 2015-2016 Cooking Dates: November 15, December 13, January 10, February 7, March 20 CASE 1: Your spouse/partner dies one year before your & April 10. planned retirement. Son loses job shortly thereafter. His wife is so ill she cannot work. The two teen-aged kids are living To be on the reminder list, email us at through this. You are now paying their mortgage and [email protected]. healthcare costs. You have become their safety net. Will there be any retirement in your future? We are looking for a driver or drivers to form a rotation to help deliver the food once a month on CASE 2: Spouse has Alzheimer's and you are his Mondays! If you would like to learn more, contact us! /her full-time caretaker. You have found part-time help but you really need a full-time continuum of care facility. You have cut your work hours in order to care for him Caregivers’ Day Out /her. But you cannot afford full-time care. Your children are 10:30am - 2:30pm Learning Center concerned but live out of town. You do not have the resources Only November 12th this month to enlist the kind of help you really need and feel stressed and very lonely. Caregivers’ Day Out, now in its third year, meets

CASE 3: You married your college sweetheart. You have both twice each month for four hours each worked during the time the 3 kids have been growing up. You time. Volunteers give caregivers some have always saved some but just can't seem to get ahead. well-deserved respite time when they

Prices for necessities keep going up, your in-laws need caring drop off their loved ones at Shalom. for, and climbing college costs are a very scary thought at this time. For information, please contact Barbara Glazer at (972) 931-9077 or CASE 4: You work and have health insurance through your [email protected]. employer. However, the price for your spouse/partner is unaffordable at $700 per dependent per month. CASE 5: You have a chronic disease that requires that you Serve Lunch at The Bridge / Outerwear & take several medications. Increases in insurance rates Blanket Collection have climbed to the point that you cannot afford your medications. 1st Tuesday of the Month -

Noon - 1:00pm The stories are varied and numerous. Please join fellow congregants for a House meeting, sponsored by DAI and Temple Shalom serves lunch at Temple Shalom. Listen and share your story. Light snacks will The Bridge in downtown Dallas. If you be served. Learn about how DAI works to fight inequality in our would like to volunteer, please contact community. Arlene Kreitman at (972) 233-3754.

House Meeting We collect unexpired toiletries, as Sunday, November 8 well as eyeglasses, in the Administrative office. Please 2:30pm - 4:00pm donate sample toiletries you receive when traveling! Grunewald Home 4740 Stonehollow Way, Dallas 75287 We’re collecting new and gently worn RSVP by 11/4 to Jerri at [email protected]. blankets, coats, gloves, hats, etc., to help

keep the homeless warm this winter - Contact Barry Lachman for more information at collection boxes are at the Lifelong [email protected] or 214-808-0042. See Learning and main entrances. www.dallasareainterfaith.org for further information.

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Holiday Box for the Homeless a program of

The holidays will soon be here and everyone, including our friends in need, appreciate receiving gifts in the spirit of the season to make living on the streets a little easier. These gift boxes are distributed at The Stewpot and Second Chance Café. For the fifth year, Temple Shalom will be embracing this meaningful community project. We need your help! Collection boxes will be located at the Lifelong Learning Entrance and in the Front Foyer. Please donate items no later than Sunday, December 6.

Gift Ideas Knit hats or gloves Small flashlight w/batteries Pens, pencils Chapstick Stationery or cards w/stamps Bible/inspiring book Comb, Brush Fast food gift card ($5 or less) Phone calling cards Toothpaste Small hand sanitizer Hard candy or gum Toothbrush Scarves Travel size tissues Dental floss Gift cards Plastic poncho Small umbrella No liquids or perishables! Tube socks

Assembly Fun for Everyone! All Ages Welcome! Sundays November 15 & December 6 11:30am - 2:30pm Learning Center

EMPTY SHOE BOXES, WRAPPING PAPER & NEW/GENTLY USED BLANKETS ARE NEEDED, TOO!

For more information or to sign up to help, please contact Roger Clifford at (214) 929-3125 or [email protected] or Jerri Grunewald at (214) 649-0220 or [email protected].

THIS IS A COMMUNAL MITZVAH OPPORTUNITY SPONSORED BY SISTERHOOD AND THE TIKKUN OLAM COUNCIL.

Caring Congregation CHAI (Community Homes for Adults, Inc.) Please see our webpage at http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/ Hanukkah Celebration groups/caring-congregation to see the Tuesday, ways we can help you and you can help fellow temple 7:00pm Location TBA members! Contact Caring Congregation Committee Co-Chairs, Reesa Portnoy and Jo-Ann Saunders at Join Temple Shalom clergy and volunteers and help give CHAI [email protected]. residents and friends our annual Hanukkah party. Access our Caring Congregation blog, written by Jo-Ann Contact Ilene Zidow at [email protected] for more Saunders at http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/multi-media/ information or to volunteer. caring-congregation-blog.

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SISTERHOOD

JOIN SISTERHOOD!! Reach Out and Read at We can’t wait to share all our great Parkland Outpatient programs with you! Membership Clinics forms can be found on the Temple Shalom website. Beginning November 29th, we Contact Membership Vice President Dawn Kaufman at will be collecting used (or new) [email protected] with any questions! children’s books and magazines. Look for collection We’d love to hear from you! boxes in the front lobby and Lifelong Learning Together, we can move mountains! entrances. Give the gift of literacy this holiday season. If you are interested in reading to children, contact Sisterhood Tikkun

Olam Co-Chair Jane Lachman with

questions at [email protected] or (972) 735-0133.

NO TAX DAY: Sunday, November 15! Shop for Hanukkah, which begins Passing the Hat: Looming Hats Sunday, December 6! for Cancer Patients Tuesday, November 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm Youth Lounge

Children 10+ welcome. Looms provided for these easy to make hats. New loomers, please bring two skeins of Super Saver Red Heart yarn November Hours available at Walmart, Michaels and Jo-Ann’s.

Tuesdays: Noon - 5:00pm Questions? Contact Sisterhood Tikkun Olam Wednesdays thru the 18th: Noon - 5:00pm Co-Chair Ellen Liston at [email protected] or Fridays thru the 20th: Noon - 5:00pm & 5:30 - 6:25pm (469) 744-4841. Sundays, 11/1 & 11/8: 9:30am - 1:30pm Sunday, November 15: 9:30am - 3:30pm

Closed Mondays & Thursdays and 11/22, 25, 27 & 29. Ladies Night Out: Dining at the Chef’s Gallery

in the International Culinary School We're also open by appointment any other day or time, Thursday, just call (972) 800-9997 and ask for Arlene. 7:00pm 8080 Park Lane, Dallas 75231 http://www.traditionsdallas.com/ Enjoy a formal three course

Traditions phone number: (972) 661-1850 meal created and prepared by Look for the Gift Shop tab on the students of the International Temple Shalom website! Culinary School. The set menu features an appetizer, beef or fish https://www.facebook.com/traditions.dallas option main course and dessert.

$18.95 per person, payable at the restaurant Sweet Bakers Needed BYOB! We’re planning ahead! Sisterhood needs Seating is limited—only 50 seats available! bakers willing to donate baked goods for Purim, March 23, 2016. Willing? Contact Jan Hirsch at RSVP to Julie Eichelbaum at [email protected] or [email protected]. Renee Roth at [email protected].

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BROTHERHOOD Want to grow a mustache for a good cause? Join the Brotherhood’s Movember team by clicking on the following link: http://moteam.co/temple- shalom-dallas-brotherhood. Then, have fun and help us raise money to fight prostate cancer, mental health disorders and other men’s health issues. Start by coming to the “shave off” event at the home of Steve Weintraub on Monday, November 2nd at 7:00pm. Pizza and beer will be served. Movember is a charitable foundation that works to improve men’s health. Brotherhood Membership Join us! Download our Founded in 2003, it has raised over $500 million to fund research on numerous projects. membership form from the You might say that they are trying to change the face of men’s health one mustache at a Temple Shalom website at http:// time. The rules are simple. Sign up for the team, shave your current mustache at the www.templeshalomdallas.org/ beginning of November, and don’t shave your upper lip again until December. Look for groups/brotherhood. Questions? pictures of our team throughout the month on Brotherhood’s Facebook and Twitter pages, Contact Membership Vice and watch for other special announcements. President Jim Warner at [email protected]. What if you are “follicly” challenged? You can make a donation to our team at our Movember webpage: http://moteam.co/temple-shalom-dallas-brotherhood.

Brotherhood Board Wishing Everyone Good Health, Meeting Perry Zidow, President Monday, November 16 Temple Shalom Brotherhood The Brotherhood Is On Twitter: @TSBrotherhood. 7:15pm Spring Creek BBQ, Addison Special Brotherhood Breakfast Co-Sponsored with

All Brotherhood Members Israel Connection Committee Invited to Attend. Sunday, November 15 9:00am Radnitz Social Hall Speaker: Herb Keinon, a columnist for the Jerusalem Post.

Brotherhood Guys All Temple Shalom members are invited to attend. Night Out RSVP by 11/11 to Steve Weintraub at [email protected].

Margaritas and Mishnah "Shave Off" Event!!! Tuesday, December 1 Monday, 6:45pm Coffee House Cafe 7:00pm Weintraub Home Frankford/Preston, Dallas 6303 Telluride, Dallas 75252

Thursday, November 12 Speaker: Local climbing expert, Richard Join us for the "shave off" event 6:45pm Winston will share stories and slides of his to start BRO Movember. heroic exploits of his climbs of Mt. Bone Daddy’s Pizza and beer will be served. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Rainier and Mt. 3916 North Dallas RSVP to Mark Fisher at Aconcagua just to name a few of the Parkway, Plano [email protected]. mountains he’s scaled. It’s sure to be a RSVP to Jim Davidson at peak performance event! [email protected]. RSVP by 11/27 to Bob Weinfeld at (972) 814-6214 or Contact Steve Weintraub at [email protected]. [email protected] for information on All Temple Shalom members are invited Brotherhood’s programs. to attend!

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GRATITUDES Adult Education Fund Epstein Chapel Fund in honor of in honor of Dorothy Garsson Barry & Paddy Epstein Howard & Denise Gottlieb Carly Turow David & Brenda Grossman in memory Bernie and Denise Mayoff Susan Shusterman Howard & Denise Gottlieb David Shusterman David & Brenda Grossman Sel Heller Ken & Judy Parker Rik & Peggy Heller Vince Cirillo Employee Appreciation Fund Ken & Judy Parker in honor of Jerry Levin Heidi Barishman Ken & Reesa Portnoy Ralph & Debbi Sorrentino Mira and Zoe Schwitzer General Fund Susan Hoffman in honor of Jacob Rosenfeld Meredith and Charles Pryzant Susan Hoffman Alan & Terri Greenspan Blake Wolff Brenda and Stuart Brand Susan Hoffman David & Carol Meer Nathan Green in memory David & Brenda Grossman Albert Gordon Alan Marcus Jacobus Memorial Fund (Adult Education) Allen & Betsy Gugick in honor of Bob & Carolee Blumin Bernie and Denise Mayoff Jon Beer Jessica & Bob Elfenbein David & Taryne Beer Caregivers' Day Out Music Fund Rachel Distell in honor of Helene Glazer Barbara Glazer Esther Hillebrenner & Harmon Schepps Phil & Judy Goodman Jeff & Dolores Staffin Arnold & Susan Levy Simon Kotov & Simon Nodelman Sheldon & Joanie Weinstein Klara Nodelman Carol Wigder Sofia Aronchik Bob & Shirley Zlotky Raisa Obrant in memory Molly Kerper Albert Gordon Steve & Debra Kerper Arnold & Susan Levy Greene Family Camp Bob & Shirley Zlotky in honor of Phil Strull Bernie & Denise Mayoff Bob & Shirley Zlotky Ted & Marcia Gold Caring Congregation Fund in memory in honor of Carlyne Jackofsky & Rabbi Jake Jackofsky Meredith & Charles Pryzant Ellen Jackofsky Susan Hoffman Michael Kirsch in memory Gail Kirsch & Marc Kirsch Albert Gordon Leo Jack Lissauer Marlene Fischer Mort & Jacque Prager Susan Hoffman & Sam Gottlieb Lionel Silverfield Hilary Sherman & David Shusterman Nora Silverfield Bob & Jean Weinfeld Helen Hoodin Roseman Early Childhood Education Endowment Fund Louise Rosenberg & Bettie Weitner in memory Bob & Jean Weinfeld Miriam Strohl Albert Gordon Gwen Appelson Hilary Sherman & David Shusterman Julia Michele Warren Scholarship Fund (Greene Family Camp Fund) Jack Finkelstein Jim & Ellen Liston in honor of Robert Kallish Bernie and Denise Mayoff Jo-Ann Saunders Arvin & Arlene Kreitman Joe Kessner in memory Lawrence & Elaine Solomon Gary Fisher, Bud Greenwald, John Mackin & Jack Martin Audrey Bliss Alice Warren Marlene Fischer speedy recovery to Kay Krause Susan Hoffman November 2015 www.templeshalomdallas.org Page 25

GRATITUDES Max Pressler Library Fund Rabbi Paley's Discretionary Fund con't in memory Steven Wasserman Max Pressler Joanna Wasserman Janet & Morris Newberger Philanthropic Fund of the DJCF Martin Elkin Music Fund Larry & Linda Elkin in memory Anita and Frank Marx Selma Levitan Louis & Kim Marx Helene Levitan Grigoriy Kotlyar Lynn Metrik Roman Kotlyar Jerry & Lonna Rae Silverman Joy Kapusta Noel & Adele Roberts Ron & Martha Kapusta Fan Wiener Helen and Lee Hustick Joe & Ellen Gordesky Steven & Lori Kleinfield Prayer Book Fund Dorothy F. Reuler in memory Tom Finn & Melanie Reuler-Finn Gilbert Kirschner Michele Garson Sol & Jill Kirschner Yang Wu Project Atideinu/50th Anniversary Fund Rabiner Children's Library Fund in honor of in memory David and Jennifer Arndt & Steve Lewis Rosa Harris Dennis & Julie Eichelbaum Leon & Chris Harris Rabbi Boxman's Discretionary Fund Sisterhood in honor of in honor of Rabbi Boxman Chris Harris, Keo Strull, Lonna Rae Silverman Greg & Diana Krevo Bernie & Denise Mayoff in memory Wylee Protas for the Woman of Valor Event Terril Morrison Secret Admirer Alan & Shannon Kaye in memory Sylvan Alter Anthony Guida Larry & Randi Alter Jim & Julie Guida Edna & Irving Goldberg and Mildred & Harold Schwartz Rebecca Marcus Michael & Linda Goldberg Joe Milkes & Shelley Van Derven Albert Gordon Nancy Marcus Helen and Lee Hustick Vicky Berman Steven & Lori Kleinfield Ron & Gail Donoff Tikkun Olam/Social Action Fund Rabbi Paley's Discretionary Fund in honor of in honor of Rabbi Paley Ken Parker Israel Connection Committee Alan & Jordana Witheiler in memory Rabbi Paley Bernard Henry Jerry & Hollye Ferreira Dale Fox Tom Finn & Melanie Reuler-Finn Max Lewis in memory Geane Glaser Lillian Seltzer Albert Gordon Alan & Gale Malinger Joe & Ellen Gordesky Sara Stratiyevsky & Yefim Tsimberg Susan Glickler Alex & Liliya Tsimberg Paul & Tanya Glickler Anne Hurst Youth Education General Fund Calvin Hurst in memory Norman Landa Helen and Lee Hustick Debbie Landa Steven & Lori Kleinfield Max Gross & Bernadine Schanbaum Emanuel L.. Rosengard Gene Schanbaum Albert Gordon Dan & Debra Thomas Larry & Linda Elkin Larry & Barbara Glazer Ron & Jan Hirsch Jim & Ynette Hogue Gene Schanbaum

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Congratulations to… Celebrating a  Ellen Jackofsky (Rabbi Jake z’l) on the birth of her granddaughter Maya SIMCHA? Sophia Jackofsky. Proud parents are Daniel and Shoshana Jackofsky. Give the gift of Israel! Consider the purchase of an eMitzvah Of Blessed Memory… bond for as little as $36. The recipient will receive the principal plus interest at the end of  Vivian “Vicky” Berman, mother of Wendy Kaplan the five year term. You can now invest in an  Shirley Brown, aunt of Gary Lefkof Israel bond online for any occasion, at any  Eric Mark Friedlander, brother of Robyn Herbert time. Simply go to www.israelbonds.com,  Marjorie Friedman, mother of Jo-Ann Saunders create an account and purchase a bond.  Kenneth L. Presby, brother of Carol Preite As a caring community, we would like to reach out to our members. When there is Welcome New Members to an illness, death, hospitalization, birth, etc. our Temple Shalom Family! please contact Joy Addison in the clergy Aaron & Lori Sasson office at 972-661-1810 x201 or [email protected] Clergy and the Caring Congregation Services Online Committee are here to help during times of Video streaming, webcasting, internet need and celebration. broadcasting, call it what you will, we are doing it! Regular Friday evening Shabbat services can The on-line directory is updated periodically. Please send any changes to Amy at be viewed on the internet for times when you [email protected]. If you cannot attend in person. B’nei Mitzvah services need assistance accessing the directory on and weddings can also be scheduled for webcasting (for a fee). our website, please contact Amy. All live webcasts are also recorded and can be viewed Please check your entry in the directory to “on-demand” at other times. ensure that it is accurate. Please help keep postage costs down by To view a Shabbat service live or on-demand, go to Temple notifying us promptly of any address Shalom's website at www.templeshalomdallas.org and then point changes. to Worship or Multi-Media. Click on “Services online” and follow the directions. B'nei Mitzvot and weddings are password protected. To view one of these events live, viewers must obtain a password from the sponsoring family. The sponsoring family will also have a link for viewing the archive of a special event.

Senior Rabbi…….…...………..Andrew M. Paley Rabbi…………………………….Ariel C. Boxman

Remember the Temple in Your Will Cantor…….………………….. Devorah G. Avery

Temple Shalom is committed to preserving the future of our congregation for Rabbi Emeritus…………...Kenneth D. Roseman generations to come. Bequests of all sizes are important resources for the Temple, and Cantor Emeritus…………………..Don Alan Croll we encourage you to be a link to the future by remembering the Temple in your will. Executive Director…………………..Steve Lewis Your lasting tribute is your commitment to the survival of our religion, our Temple, and Youth Director……………………Melissa Beldon our people. A bequest can easily be established by adding a simple codicil to your will. President………………….Dennis J. Eichelbaum Additionally, many other options exist to leave a legacy for Temple Shalom. Exec. Vice President…..…………Josh Goldman A brochure with more information is available in our main foyer, or by contacting the Vice President………….………Mark S. Fishkind administrative offices. For more information, please contact our Executive Director Vice President……………...... Kamy Ross Steve Lewis at 972-661-1810 x202. Secretary……………………………..Irene Sibaja Your planned gift will serve the future of our congregation and community. Thank you Finance Director………………….Irwin Kaufman for helping assure the strength and health of Temple Shalom for generations to come. Treasurer……………………...... Barry Bell Past President………………….…...Aric L. Stock Our mission is to inspire in you a relationship with God, Torah, Israel and the Jewish people through worship, study, gathering and community service. Do you know someone we should invite to Temple, someone who is new to Dallas or is not connected to a congregation? Please contact Executive Director Steve Lewis so we can show them that Temple Shalom is their place.

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