November 2019 | Cheshvan/Kislev 5780 | Vol. 46 No. 2

COVER STORY A Home For All PP 12-13

CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN NOVEMBER 14-17 A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH ANAT HOFFMAN

P 3 P 14 P 23 CLERGY MESSAGE Keeping our Tents and Hearts Open avid Stern i D bb a R

s we enter the month of We know those openings of uncertainty and challenge November this year, we as well: a difficult diagnosis, a loved one with dementia who also enter the Hebrew is fading from us, the frightening sunrise the morning after month of Cheshvan. a great loss—those too are petachim, openings of the tent as FollowingA the celebratory pile-up of fissures in the fabric of our lives. And like Abraham, we dwell holidays in the month of Tishrei, Cheshvan there in the heat of the day. is an oasis of the ordinary. With the official events and state “Abraham was sitting at the opening of the tent in the occasions cleared out of the way, Cheshvan allows us to more heat of the day:” Genesis 18:1 describes the space of possibility deeply sense the defining rhythms of our own lives: health and uncertainty we know as a fact of our lives. And then come and illness, enthusiasm and boredom, intimacy and distance, the Torah’s very next words at the beginning of Genesis 18:2: struggle and triumph. The lesson of Cheshvan is that the Vayisa eynav vayar—“Abraham lifted his eyes and saw.” most meaningful or memorable moments of our lives are not In the context of the story, those words are almost necessarily calendared in advance. incidental—in the narrative, what matters is what Abraham In the middle of this month, we will come to the Torah saw: the three strangers approaching his tent. But if this story portion Vayera, which begins by describing Abraham at the is about us as well as Abraham, about the open spaces of our entry of his and Sara’s tent, soon to welcome the wayfarers who lives—sometimes joyous, sometimes fraught—then the Torah would announce that Sara will bear a child: Vayera elav Adonai is hinting at something greater here. A reminder that even b’eilonei Mamre v’hu yoshev petach ha-ohel kechom hayom—“God from our spaces of uncertainty—illness, the suffering of a appeared to Abraham by the terebinths of Mamre; Abraham loved one, moving to a new place, a feeling of loneliness—we was sitting at the opening of his tent in the heat of the day” can lift our eyes and see. With reflection, prayer and spiritual (Genesis 18:1). practice; with friends to laugh or listen and a community to What does it mean to sit at the opening of a tent? The tent support us; with the whisper of God’s comforting presence; opening is a liminal space—between home and wilderness, we begin to find a measure of clarity, to sense perspective arrival and departure, the stranger and the welcomed. For and possibility. And sometimes, like Abraham, we might even Abraham, especially given the rabbinic tradition that he is encounter unanticipated blessing coming over the horizon. recovering from his own circumcision at the age of 99, to sit It’s all on the spiritual path of Cheshvan: cleared of at the opening of the tent is a gesture of radical hospitality; holidays and state occasions, an opportunity to spend time instead of convalescing, he is on the lookout for strangers in the openings, a reminder to lift our eyes and see. May our in need. Cheshvan journey be for blessing. And what about for us? In Hebrew, the word petach can refer to an opening not only in space, but also in time—it can mean the start of something. Sometimes the opening makes the calendar, like a wedding or a graduation. But sometimes the opening doesn’t come with a printed invitation: the renewal of a friendship after many years, the offering of …a reminder to forgiveness. There are tent openings before us all the time. But it’s not all so easy. We can imagine Abraham sitting at the lift our eyes and see. tent flaps, squinting into the sun, unsure about what would pass before him, feeling the heat of the desert day.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Come Together HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE for the November Union Prayer Book and Stern Chapel combined dinner 3 Shabbat Services 10 Soul Singing 10 TA’AM 8500 Hanukkah Save-the-Date 21 COMMUNITY PAGE Clergy Message 2 DINNER Our Community 4 g2g Hanukkah Party Save-the-Date 5 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Temple Journeys 7 Temple Cares Support 9 We invite participants in both the Union Prayer Book and Stern Chapel People 11 services to come together as one community for a delicious Shabbat dinner. Cover Story: Everyone’s Included 12-13 Community Event: Anat Hoffman 14 Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 5-12, free for kids under 5 Todah Rabah, Volunteers 18-19 and a maximum family rate of $50 for four or more. Poetry Alive with Caroline Rothstein 23 Register by Nov. 6: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500 FOR FAMILIES PAGE Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Tot Shabbat 20 ECEC Visiting Days 20 Ta’am Underground: After dinner, children in K-8th grades are invited to enjoy games, activities and time with friends in the Youth Wing. Shira Kline 20 Parent Education: Conversation Project 22 November Collection: Please bring a toy to donate to Vogel Alcove. Family Shabbat Experiences 22 Teen Emanu-El 22 WRJ & BROTHERHOOD PAGE Judaic Treasures Bazaar 3 Brotherhood Events 5 WRJ Sandwich Drive 6 WRJ Events 6 FOR 20s AND 30s PAGE Pop-Up Sh’ma Emanu-El 17 ADULT LEARNING PAGE Institute for Jewish Spirituality 7 Book Clubs and Weisberg Library 8 Torah and Talmud, Ongoing Classes 8 Rabbi Levi A. Olan Radio Sermon Series 8 92nd Street Y 9 The Zionist Ideas 9 Yoga Emanu-El and The Well 9 PHILANTHROPY PAGE Contributions 15-17 9am-3pm Temple Annual Fund 17 Tycher Gathering Space and Linz Hall ARCHIVES PAGE Your one-stop shop for holiday and gift shopping! Temple on South Boulevard Back Cover

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OUR COMMUNITY BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH NEW & RETURNING IN MEMORIAM MEMBERS Moises “Maurice” Bramnik Husband of Esther Bramnik Daniel, Pam & Remy Amir Father of George Bramnik & Michael Berkman, Amber Carmen Grinstein Estenson & Alex Orrantia June Chasens Holly & Jacob Cohn Mother of Jill Chasens & Marty Jones Lindsey Sara Fetter Jeanne Sanders November 2 November 23 Ariana Cook & Son of Jessica & Tyler Jones Daughter of Rachel & Evan Fetter Branden Kosch Nancy Coben Good Shepherd Parish Episcopal School Shelly Ely Mother of Rabbi Amy Weiss, Episcopal School Tikkun Olam: Child Development Ron Coben & Jeff Coben Tikkun Olam: Meals on Center at Parish Episcopal Joshua, Edith & Julia Frankfurt Anita Darryl Wheels for Pets School Mother of Barbara Stern Andrew, Erica, Kyle & Cody Goodman Craig Davidson Brother of Doug Davidson Jillian, Benjamin & Hazel Lipper Marillyn Dunievitz Shirley Morris Wife of Harold Dunievitz Sam E. Giller Boaz, Randi, Mayer, Talia & Abigail Singer Father of Esther Giller & Caroline & Sophia Cohen Zev Sidikaro November 23 Rachel Giller November 2 Gavin & Gaia Susman Daughter of Sandra & Arturo Brother of Paul Giller Daughters of Cathy & Singer Mark Cohen Sally Goodman Ann & Nate Levine Academy The Hockaday School Mother of Mark Goodman Tikkun Olam: Teen Mitzvah Tikkun Olam: Family Gateway Corps with Aaron Family JCC BABY NAMINGS Patricia Longo Mother of Susan Giardina Rosie Abdul Rahman Daughter of Leah Feingold & Sylvia Silven CONVERSIONS Zoher Rahman Mother of Karen Guilmette, Laura Levy, Peggy Wilson & Charlene Howell Granddaughter of Sue & Richard Feingold David Silven Jennifer Nocerini Sister of Rai Baras Savannah Lee Glick Cara Wile Sebastian Nocerini Leonard Stern November 9 Daughter of Jessica & Julian Nocerini Adam Glick Husband of Joel Stern Daughter of Lisa & Joshua Wile Father of Leonard (Hap) Pioneer Heritage Middle School Granddaughter of Barbara & Howard Glick Stern II, Dr. Sol Alan Stern & Tikkun Olam: Operation Patricia Gruber Kindness Great Granddaughter of MAZEL TOV Ethel Zale Marvin Whitman Father of Craig Whitman To Dana & Howard Feldman, Jack James Odzer on the marriage of their son Son of Adrian & Brian Odzer Jeanna Wilson Jeffrey Feldman to Helen Brayden Brooks Passes Mother of Jason Pudwill Simons, in London. Son of Staci Bloom & Abbey Zimmerman To Zeck Lieberman, M.D., for Dylan Passes Father of Leslie McNaughton Jade & Dylan Palmer being honored by the Bnai Henry Swartz & Linda Castaldi November 16 Zion Foundation. Son of Alexandra & Brother of Mel & Jack Glatzer Children of Dana & To A.J. Rosmarin, upon Justin Swartz Scotty Palmer being elected Board Chair Parish Episcopal School of the Jewish Federation of of Dallas Greater Dallas. Tikkun Olam: Jewish Family Service

tedallas.org/community/temple-cares Temple clergy and staff are available to support members of our community dealing Finances should never be a barrier to Contact: with mental and physical health issues. Please reach out to us if you or a friend or participation in Temple life. Confidential Meredith Pryzant, family member is dealing with depression, addiction, grief, cancer, chronic conditions, financial assistance is available for most [email protected] infertility, mobility issues, housing transition, job loss or other conditions. Temple events, tuition and dues.

4 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 BROTHERHOOD AND G2G

BROTHERHOOD BARBECUE DINNER honoring Spouses and Partners for their support of our volunteer efforts

Wednesday, November 6 6:30pm | Family Engagement Space

And featuring Ian Simpson, Temple’s new songleader

Free of charge, reservations requested to Hanukkah Party Ivan Edelman, [email protected] with Marty

Enjoy a latke lunch and SUPPORT THE BROTHERHOOD COAT DRIVE music by local entertainer Marty Ruiz, who performs Sunday, November 10 | 9am |Tycher Gathering Space sing-along music and Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood will be collecting new dance tunes from the ’40s to the present. and gently used coats for kids and adults. They can be dropped off from 9am-12pm in Tycher Gathering Space. Wednesday, December 4 All of the items will be donated to the Vickery Meadow 12:30pm-2pm | Linz Hall Clothes Closet and the Dallas Police Storefront. Cost: $16 RSVP: participate.tedallas. Questions? Contact Frosty Gardner at org/g2ghanukkah [email protected]

Brotherhood Meeting and Dinner Jewish Wall Street Firms and Their Philanthropy featuring Robert Epstein, Wealth Manager Robert will discuss the history of Jewish investment banks including J.W. Seligman, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, Kuhn Loeb, Salomon Brothers and Bache & Company. These firms concentrated in providing financing for railroads, shipbuilding, bridges, bicycles mining and retailing.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 6:15pm: Dinner | 7pm: Program Contact and RSVP: Ivan Edelman, [email protected]

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Sunday, November 10

9:45am • Linz Hall

Enjoy a yoga class during YL+E hours. Bring your own mat and stay after for some schmooze time.

Childcare available if requested in advance to Sandwich Drive for Lee Nichols, [email protected]. Austin Street Center November 5-6

Tuesday, Nov. 5 Drop off chips, snacks and individually-wrapped sandwiches at the reception desk MEET-UP between 3 and 5pm or on Wednesday, November 20 Wednesday, Nov. 6 by 9am.* 6:30-8:30pm, Rooms 133-135 The monthly games are resuming for the fall and beyond. Bring your mahjong set and card. Wednesday, Nov. 6 Games will be formed as people arrive. 9-10:30am Help is available. Participate in sorting sandwiches RSVP: [email protected] in Tobian Auditorium

10:30am-1pm Travel to Austin Street Center to serve lunches. DAUGHTERS OF ABRAHAM

Contact: Greta Herskowitz, This interfaith group seeks to enhance understanding [email protected] of the cultural and spiritual similarities and differences among Jews, Christians and Muslims.

*See tesisterhood.org/volunteer-opportunities Thursday, November 21 | 7-8:30pm for detailed instructions on how to First United Methodist Church, Garland, 801 W. Avenue B prepare the sandwiches at home. Topic: Discussion of the book “Abraham” by Bruce Feiler Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected]

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Sunday, December 8 | 9:30-11am

Learn with the professionals who have inspired our clergy, Jewish mindfulness and contemplative practices are and who have had a profound impact on Temple’s spiritual powerful tools for experiencing a deeper and more practices. Our clergy, along with many of Temple’s visitng meaningful connection to daily life and to Judaism. scholars of the past few years and Cantor Richard Cohn, Join us for 90 minutes of revitalizing practice to prepare will be our teachers for the morning. for the festival of Hanukkah. Using online video technology, we will join together with participants across the country and around the world.

RSVP by Dec. 6: participate.tedallas.org/ijslearning

Temple Journeys

One Community | Two Itineraries | Countless Memories

ISRAEL | June 3-14, 2020

Don’t miss this unforgettable Israel experience with two distinct and wonderful itineraries. One is a multigenerational journey led by Rabbis David Stern and Nancy Kasten. The other is focused on food, culture and art, and will be led by Cantor Leslie Niren. The entire community will come together for Shabbat and a special b’nai mitzvah celebration.

MULTIGENERATIONAL JOURNEY FOOD, CULTURE AND ART Nature hikes, exploring co-existence and having Visit the studios of Israeli artists; learn how music, art conversations with experts on the Arab-Israeli conflict; and culture provide a path to peace between Israelis and Jeep tour in the Golan Heights; touring in Jerusalem, Palestinians; savor a tasting tour through Jerusalem’s Tel Aviv, Masada, the Dead Sea and Caesarea. Old City; take in a private screening at Jerusalem’s premiere film school and more! To view itineraries, visit: arzaworld.com and search for Temple Emanu-El of Dallas Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected], 214.706.0000, ext. 159

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TORAH and TALMUD Rabbi CHEVER TORAH Shabbat mornings, 9am Levi A. Lend your voice to Temple’s longest running adult learning class. The weekly Torah portions are studied. Olan TALMUD WITH RABBI DAVID STERN Radio This class will resume in January. To get on the list, email Marcia Nickerson, [email protected]. Sermon NEW Series TALMUD STUDY: CONVERSION AND JEWISH IDENTITY Sundays November 10, 17; December 8, 15 emple Emanu-El’s long-term partnership with 10am | Room 130 TSouthern Methodist University will continue this fall Facilitated by Temple member Rabbi Mark Washofsky, as university staff and faculty guide discussions based on Solomon B. Freehof Professor of Jewish Law and Practice Rabbi Levi A. Olan’s radio sermons from late 1963 and HUC-JIR/Cincinnati. early 1964. The selected sermons were originally delivered in the weeks preceding and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.

BOOK CLUBS Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19 12:15-1:30pm | Linz Hall BROTHERHOOD ISRAEL BOOK CLUB First Saturday of the month, following Shabbat morning Nov. 5: “The Unforgivable Sin” (1/5/1964) services and Shabbat Nosh Led by Shira L. Lander, SMU Senior Lecturer and Director of Jewish Studies Saturday, Nov. 2: “Be Strong and of Good Courage: How Israel’s Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny” by Nov. 12: “What Should Dallas Do Now?” (1/19/1964) Dennis Ross and David Makovsky Led by Anthony Elia, SMU Director of Bridwell Library and J.S. Bridwell Foundation Endowed Librarian Saturday, Dec. 7: “A State at Any Cost: The Life of David Ben-Gurion” by Tom Segev Nov. 19: “Yet One More Plague” (2/9/1964) Led by Shira L. Lander, SMU Senior Lecturer and Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected] Director of Jewish Studies TEMPLE BOOK CLUB Monday, Dec. 2, 2pm, Ackerman Conference Room “The Lake on Fire,” by Rosellen Brown Contact: Anjelica Ruiz, [email protected] ONGOING Mussar Mussar is a small group experience based on the WEISBERG LIBRARY ancient study of personal growth through a Jewish lens. Offered periodically and/or when minimum group sizes are achieved. The Weisberg Library is open during Temple hours, Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday, and 9am-4pm on Fridays. An electronic catalogue is available at library.tedallas.org. Wise Aging We’re also bringing the library to you. Look for Weisberg Wise Aging is a network of small groups exploring on Wheels, the pop-up libraries with materials on current together getting the most out of growing older. New topics, in Tycher Gathering Space and the adult learning groups, led by trained facilitators, are forming in the classrooms. Contact Anjelica Ruiz, [email protected], if you would like to curate a mobile library for a class daytime and evening. or event. Contact: Lauren Kahn, [email protected]

8 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 COMMUNITY THE ZIONIST IDEAS Temple Cares Taught by Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Healing, hope and help through life’s difficult times November 5, 12, 19, 26 | 7pm | Stern Chapel ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS

“The Zionist Ideas: Visions for the Jewish Homeland—Then, Now, Caregivers Tomorrow” will be the textbook Nov. 5, Dec. 3 for the class exploring the vision 10:30-11:30am | Archives of Israel as a democratic Jewish state. Author Gil Troy profiles more than 170 Jewish visionaries from Grief the 1800s to today in this book, Nov. 12, 26 which builds on Arthur Hertzberg’s 11:30am-1pm | Zilbermann Chapel “The Zionist Ideas.” Available at Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. Substance Abuse Support Group for Friends and Family RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/thezionist Nov. 7, 14, 21 6-7pm | Room 130

If you have questions about these or any other aspect of support at Temple, please contact Tuesdays, 5pm, back of Olan Sanctuary Meredith Pryzant, Director of Member Support, Practice yoga and gain new insights [email protected], 214.706.0000, ext. 122. into Torah and the potential of your own body. All levels are welcome. Led by Debbi K. Levy

Register: BIG APPLE participate.tedallas.org/yogaemanuel TO BIG D Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] 92nd Street Y Televised Broadcasts for Modern Jewish Living

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 11:30am-1pm This program, for those Dare to Matter with DeRay McKesson, Jordan Kassalow, with mild to moderate Neil Blumenthal and Rabbi Jennifer Krause cognitive impairment Jordan Kassalow, co-founder of VisionSpring and author caused by dementia or of the new book ”Dare to Matter: Your Path to Making a other disease, meets Difference Now“; DeRay McKesson, civil rights activist on the first and third and host of Pod Save the People; and Neil Blumenthal, Tuesday of the month co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, talk with ”Dare from 10:30am-2:30pm. to Matter“ co-author Rabbi Jennifer Krause about how to build a just world. Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen will Info: tedallas.org/community/well facilitate the post discussion. This event is hosted by g2g. For volunteer opportunities and participation: Register: participate.tedallas.org/92streety Becky Slakman, [email protected] Lunch: Available for $10 or bring your own Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected]

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 Saturday, November 9  10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel   Rabbi Daniel Utley Chayei Sarah Tol’dot Noach Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Genesis 23:1-25:18 Gen. 25:19-28:9 Genesis 6:9-11:32 Soloist Friday, November 22 Friday, November 29 Friday, November 1 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6pm, Pollman Hall 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Tot Shabbat Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Leslie Niren Ian Simpson, Songleader Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Leslie Niren Bat Mitzvah: Cara Wile Temple Emanu-El Choir 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Saturday, November 30 Rabbi Daniel Utley 4:30pm, Olan Sanctuary Saturday, November 23 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Leslie Niren Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Bat Mitzvah: Lila Levy Rabbi Mike Comins, D’var Torah Soloist

Saturday, November 2 10:30am, Olan Sanctuary  10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern  Cantor Vicky Glikin A Hearty Rabbi Josh Taub, D’var Torah Va-yeira Bat Mitzvah: Lindsey Fetter Genesis 18:1-22:24 Temple Welcome 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Friday, November 15 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Cantor Vicky Glikin 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Bar Mitzvah: Martin Jones Rabbi Debra Robbins Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Bat Mitzvah: Abigail Singer Followed by Shabbat Nosh, Cantor Leslie Niren a light congregational lunch Caroline Rothstein, Friday, December 6 Artist-in-Residence 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary

pm 4:30pm, Stern Chapel 7:30 , Weiss Youth Wing Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Atid Late Night Cantor Vicky Glikin Rabbi Daniel Utley B’not Mitzvah: Caroline and Saturday, November 16 Sophia Cohen 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley  Cantor Vicky Glikin  Cantor Leslie Niren Lech L’cha Caroline Rothstein, Artist-in-Residence Genesis 12:1-17:27 Temple will welcome Friday, November 8 Rabbi Ken Kanter, 4:30pm, Olan Sanctuary 6pm, Pollman Hall Rabbinic Director Combined Sababa and Rabbi Debra Robbins 3-6 Service Cantor Vicky Glikin of Roots of Reform Rabbi Amy Ross B’nai Mitzvah: Dylan and Judaism, to the Union Ian Simpson, Songleader Jade Palmer Prayer Book service. Rabbi Kanter has been 6:15pm, Stern Chapel a congregational rabbi Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Vicky Glikin for two Tennessee congregations and has 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary SOUL SINGING WITH THE CANTORS served in numerous Union Prayer Book positions at the Hebrew Thursday, Dec. 5 | 7:30pm | Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Union College-Jewish Cantor Leslie Niren RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/soulsinging Temple Emanu-El Choir Institute of Religion in Cincinnati. His scholarly Create an intimate, open space to deepen your work has focused on connection to God through music, meditation and the Jewish contribution community. Led by Cantors Vicky Glikin and to American popular music from the 1840s Leslie Niren and accompanied by musicians. to the 1940s.

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MAH NISHMAH What’s Up?

From late summer through early fall, Temple resonated with the sounds of celebration, Youth Learning + Engagement Opening Day. learning, social justice, friendship and holidays. It was our usual pace of energy, dedication and love, made all the more special by our beautiful Jewish holidays.

Sarah Yarrin and Kathy Aferiat celebrate with Mitzvah cooking by Deidra and Gordon Cizon. the Temple Emanu-El Choir at Rosh Hashanah.

The Ingerto family at the ADL Walk Against Hate. 185 Temple ATiD Erev Rosh Hashanah. g2g at the Dallas Aquarium. members walked for the cause.

Tashlich at Caruth Park on Rosh Hashanah afternoon. Champagne & Chagall with Women of Reform Judaism .

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Ronen and Barry Rosenberg

Everyone’s Included

Temple Emanu-El, being whole is about finding a place for everyone, regardless of physical, emotional and At cognitive ability. We are home to the child who struggles to follow along in a classroom, to those for whom moving isn’t easy and to those whose brains and bodies move differently through life.

Wholeness takes on a new form of holiness here at Temple, as we strive every day to more fully become a home for all people.

A sensory gym for our children, easy access restrooms, a program for those with dementia and other cognitive impairments, hearing devices, reading glasses and reserved seating for services, caring professionals who work to ensure all students have a full experience in our schools, even a service that recognizes the unique needs of some members of our community—Temple has fully and deeply committed resources to serving the breadth of our membership.

And we are all better because of it.

JFS Honoring Temple On Nov. 7 at 7:30pm in Stern Chapel, Temple is hosting and being honored by Jewish Family Service for its work in serving people of special rights, also known as special needs. Please support Temple with your presence and Y L + E Opening Day welcomed all students and their families. learn more at jfssnphonors.org. The Golden Family (l-r: Rhoni, Lena, Zoe and Gray)

12 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 IN OUR SCHOOLS Youth Learning + Engagement Lomdim (meaning learners in Hebrew) is Temple’s longtime program to work with students who have learning differences, and offers many options for families, including shadows for students in the mainstream class, tutors, faculty support and special-needs classes.

Meet Whitley Collier, Lomdim Coordinator “Temple is a place that embodies inclusion. About five years ago, I was warmly welcomed as a shadow of a Sarah Adelson and Mike Stern dancing at The Well student in the Lomdim program. During my second year as a shadow, my student was PRAYER: B’ YACHAD out of town for a couple of months. I too expected to take a This service welcomes all to worship in the way that the short absence but instead, I was asked to stay and utilize my spirit moves them. Standing, jumping, dancing or sitting background as a speech-language pathologist and behavior is welcome at any point during the service and seating technician to assist in other classrooms and Lomdim options including traditional chairs, beanbag chairs and development. I am so grateful to Temple for making me floor seating. The service includes children and adults, feel so welcome and it is a privilege to now be a part of and the next one will be held at 11am on Nov. 9 in expanding inclusion as the Lomdim Coordinator. To me, Pollman Hall. For more details, see page 22. inclusion at Temple means that all families can worship and thrive as a cohesive unit in everything that this incredible place has to offer. Contact: [email protected], or call the THE WELL YL+E office at 214.706.0021. The first and third Tuesdays are a happening place at Temple, when the lucky participants and dedicated Early Childhood Education Center volunteers meet for The Well, Temple’s fun and ECEC employs a full-time learning specialist and support stimulating program for adults with mild to moderate staff person and opens its doors to occupational and cognitive impairment. It began last year as a monthly speech therapists who work with students. The campus also program and was so popular that the volunteer corps grew includes a sensory gym with a rock wall, crash cushions, to support an expanded program, which is generously and suspension swing systems, a trampoline and more. Sensory fully supported by Women of Reform Judaism. objects are provided in baskets to every classroom, and the Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] school offers speech, hearing and vision screenings.

Meet Jessica Frank, LOOKING OUT FOR OLDER ADULTS Learning Specialist A task force, led by Temple Board Member Macki Growing up as the sibling of a brother Ellenbogen, is under way to listen to, evaluate challenges with special rights, I have always had and make recommendations for our older adults. Temple an intrinsic passion for inclusion. I am has 550 members over 80, and we are committed to meeting proud of the steps we have made towards the needs of all congregants as they grow older. Contact: inclusion. The moments I am most proud of Meredith Pryzant, [email protected] are the quiet moments: being there as a child whose parents were told may never walk takes his first steps, seeing a child sit through an entire story for the first time or watching a child who previously played alone joke with her peers.

It is easy to have misconceptions related to children with special rights. Unintentionally, people often focus on what a person cannot do, without emphasizing all of the similarities a child with special rights has to typically developing children.

Rather than focusing on individual differences, we should celebrate differences and how we as a community can learn from one another. Contact: [email protected]

Spending creative time together at The Well

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From the Back of the Bus to the Top of the Agenda A COMMUNITY EVENT WITH ANAT HOFFMAN

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 | 7:30pm, STERN CHAPEL Va’ad Kosher reception following the program | RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/anathoffman

Anat Hoffman is an internationally renowned champion for inclusion and pluralism in Israeli society. In this special community presentation, she will share her insights on landmark victories as well as the continued challenges ahead.

Anat Hoffman serves as Executive Director of the Israel Religious Action Center. She is the director and founding member of Nashat HaKotel, Women of the Wall.

PRESENTED BY SPONSORING CONGREGATIONS Congregation Adat Chaverim Congregation Anshai Torah Congregation Beth Torah

Congregation Shearith Israel Temple Emanu-El Temple Shalom

14 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 CONTRIBUTIONS

GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tributes for Sustaining Temple

Our Congregation Appreciation of Rabbi Memory of Jack Wertheimer General Debra Robbins by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Auvigne by Dana Oliver Dora Aronson Helping Memory of Edwin Yarckin Temple Emanu-El Hands Fund Appreciation of Rabbi by Bobbi & Richard Massman General Operating Fund Distributions by Rabbi David David Stern Support of Temple’s general Contribution Stern to individuals in need of by Karen Glosserman programs and events by Robin Goodstein Kessler financial assistance, particularly by Julie & David Kronick Memory of Robert Baron in dire situations by Sofiya Khaytina Appreciation of Rabbi David by Stephanie & Dan Prescott Marriage of Richard Warren & Memory of Allen V. Drew Stern & the Entire Clergy Charley Peacock Memory of Ida Freed by Susie & Joel Litman by Kathryn Stuart by Chip Rosenson by Gary Freed Memory of Sylvia Silven Appreciation of Rabbi Dan Utley Memory of Tamara by Irma Grossman by Karen Glosserman Temple Emanu-El Susanne Volk Appreciation of Rabbi by Buzzy Gamble Cemetery Endowment Fund by Milton Sturman David Stern Bat Mitzvah of Michelle Distribution from the Temple’s Memory of Marvin Whitman by Marianne F. Morris Leybovich-Glikin foundation supporting the by Rachel & Evan Fetter maintenance and improvement Bat Mitzvah of Anna Kronick by Sam Utay & Family of the cemetery grounds Anniversary of Valerie & by Lauren & Steven Rieger Honor of Rabbi Debra Robbins Ken Pelan by Lois Wolf by Karen Glosserman Memory of Sylvia Silven by Elaine & Ken Stillman by Fonda Glazer Susan Salom Clergy Good Honor of Susan Salom Bat Mitzvah of Anna Kronick by Karen Glosserman by Chitra Fine Works Fund Dorothy and Henry Jacobus Distributions to charitable Archives Fund Birthday of Cheryl Pollman organizations, individuals in Anne and Sam Kesner Caring Support of special exhibits from by Susan & Mike Kottwitz need or community causes by Congregation Fund our Archives Temple’s clergy Assistance for Temple members Memory of Robert Bottoms Temple Emanu-El through all phases of life Endowment Fund Memory of Lewis Becker including hospitalization, elder by Shari & Jay Tobin by Lillian Becker Distribution from the Temple’s care, military service, mental Rabbi Gerald J. Klein foundation supporting Memory of Maurice H. Behrendt health challenges and grief Temple’s programs by Lynn & Bob Behrendt Memory of Richard Gundy Memorial Cemetery Fund Beautification and Bar Mitzvah of Alexander Memory of June Chasens by Beth & Jim Gold improvements of the Temple Walter Reiter by Jill Chasens & Family Memory of Sylvia Silven Emanu-El Cemetery by Raymond & Deanne Termini Memory of Nancy Coben by Jeanne & Barry Miller Memory of Lesa Dale Barton Birthday of Ralph Bubis by Ronald D. Coben Anniversary of Gail & by Jo-Sandra Greenberg by Raymond & Deanne Termini Memory of Irena Glikin Robert Solomon Memory of John Ira Kirk by Betsy & Todd Teitell by Susan & Allyn Kramer by Mary Ann & Marshall Lustig Music and Prayer by Sam Utay & Family Our Temple and Music Fund Memory of Sally Goodman Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Enhancement of Temple by Mark & Krista Kay Goodman Cemetery Garden Fund music programs Memory of Harold Knop Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg Maintenance of the Memory of Carol Brin by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fincher Building Fund Klein Garden by Ann Folz Memory of Larry Oppenheimer Upkeep and maintenance of Memory of Dorothy N. Levy by Herbert & Carolyn Garon by William & Lisa Kleinman our historic building by Joanne & Steve Levy by Elizabeth Hirsch by Helen Lansburgh Memory of Anatoliy Chernyavski Memory of Sylvia Silven by Sue Lichten by Sofiya Samsonova Alex F. Weisberg Library Fund by Suzie Ablon by Devora Rubin by The Silven Family Purchases of Judaic books, Memory of Rita B. Morgan publications and by Bonnie Glasson & Simon Anniversary of Valerie & by Louise F. Eiseman entertainment media Sargon by Norma Schlinger Ken Pelan Memory of Hermine Sallinger by Gayle & Ken Sribnick Memory of Sylvia Silven by Lois Wolf by Don Sallinger by Arlene Leibs Memory of June Chasens Appreciation of Cantor Memory of Alfred Sallinger Vicky Glikin Conversion of Charlene Howell by Devora Rubin by Don Sallinger by Anne Leary by Barbara Roseman Memory of Craig Davidson Memory of Sylvia by Toby Niger Appreciation of Cantor Margules Trugman Leslie Niren by Stanley Dayton by Karen Glosserman

NOVEMBER 2019 • The Window 15 CONTRIBUTIONS

Memory of Irena Glikin Social Justice by Judi & Randy Ratner Social Justice Fund for by Beth & Jim Gold by Karen C. Reisman Youth Education by Tricia & Matt Gold Hunger Relief Projects by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas Support of worthwhile Collection of funds for hunger by Chuck & Debby Stein Memory of Phyllis R. Goldberg educational causes for relief throughout the year, by Carol & Jon Weinstein by June Leib youth in need especially during High Holy by Peggy Wilson Memory of Gary Odgaard Days and Passover Memory of Larry Jacobs Conversion of Charlene Howell by Herbert & Carolyn Garon by Janet & Mitch Jacobs Memory of Moises Bramnik by Annette & Jack Corman Memory of Sylvia Silven by Lisa & Jim Albert Anniversary of Valerie & by Frances Blatt Ken Pelan Memory of Frieda Simon Priscilla R. Stern Memorial by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen by Katherine & Jim Harvey by Eugene & Evelyn Fox by Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheim Literacy Fund Support of literacy by Doug Case & the Case family Memory of Harriet Simon projects in the general and Youth and Early by Herbert & Carolyn Garon by Eugene & Evelyn Fox Jewish communities Childhood Education by Suzi & Jack Greenman Contribution by R obin Kosberg & Mark Memory of Gertrude Einsohn by Cory Clay Early Childhood Education Washofsky by Einsohn Bhandari Sinel by Barbara Jo Crowley Center (ECEC) Fund by Susan & Michael Kottwitz Family by Rita A. Koger Support of ECEC programs by Nancy Peiser Krieger by Cheryl Pollman Memory of Selene Gorel by Helen W. Lansburgh Memory of Frances Glazer by Renee Stanley by Rose Watel by June Leib by Betty & Steve Silverman by Todd X. Teitell by Dr. & Mrs. Alan Levin Memory of Jack Michaelson Memory of Sylvia Silven by Sue Lichten Speedy Recovery of by Barbara & Eugene Sanger by Betty & Steve Silverman by Judy & Benton Markey Larry Glatzer Memory of Maryanne S. by Michelle & Jeff Brown by Susan & Daryl Beck Memory of Tillie Cohen Rosenstein by Bette W. Miller Silverman by Joanne & Steve Levy by Patricia Peiser The Jill Stone Tikkun by Betty & Steve Silverman by Jacque & Freddy Roberts Memory of Gerald Paul Silber Olam Fund Memory of Marvin Whitman by Devora Rubin by Suellen and A. J. Rosmarin Support of Temple’s social by Sara & David Gail by Paul & Joan Salzberger justice programs including Appreciation of Rabbi by Norma Schlinger Appreciation of Israel Nosnik initiatives, advocacy, projects David Stern by Carla Sherman by Natal ie & Michael Waldman and lectures by Andr ea, Mark, Ryan & by Frances & Joel Steinberg & Family Peyton Berman by Helen Stern Memory of Carol Brin Conversion of Jennifer Nocerini by Charlotte Thompson by Annette & Jack Corman Appreciation of Rabbi David by Sara & David Gail by Barbara Thorman Memory of Jean Cohen Stern & Rabbi Nancy Kasten by Sandy Tobias by Janet & Mitch Jacobs by Dana & Howard Feldman by Lois Wolf Lomdim Project Appreciation of Rabbi by Barbara & Donald Zale Memory of Irena Glikin Support of an open and David Stern by Ethel S. Zale by Annette & Jack Corman inclusive community for YL+E by Janet & Mitch Jacobs children with special needs Memory of Leonard Stern Memory of Ruth J. Kleinman Birthday of Jeffrey Brown by El issa Sabel & Stan by Gloria Davis Birth of Sophia Belle & Miller by Ruthie & Alan Shor HIrschman by K ay-Lee & John Wesley Lee Phillips Franklin Birthday of David Fields by OriAnn & Judson Phillips Anniversary of Kathy & by Michael Staenberg by Ruthie & Alan Shor Jacques Aferiat by Barbara & Philip Einsohn Memory of Sylvia Silven Birthday of Cathy Glick Martin and Charlotte Weiss by Marcia Grossfeld by Ruthie & Alan Shor Religious School Fund Appreciation of Cantor Scholarships for YL+E fees, Vicky Glikin Memory of Ruth Zimmerman Birthday of Benton Markey books and additional expenses by Julie & David Kronick by Wendy and George Palmer by Ruthie & Alan Shor Bat Mitzvah of Ellie Weinberg Birthday of Arlene Leibs Appreciation of Rabbi Birthday of Alyson Ray by Peta Silansky by Lois Wolf David Stern by Ruthie & Alan Shor by Janet & Mitch Jacobs Honor of Cantor Vicky Glikin Birthday of Brian Sureck Youth Scholarship Fund by Susan Giardina Birthday of Cheryl Pollman by Ruthie & Alan Shor Financial assistance to by Emily R. Atlas Conversion of Charlene Howell families for participation by Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheim in youth programs Adult Programs by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Liz Haberman Katherine F. Baum Adult by Barbara & Philip Einsohn by Madeline Covens Memory of Paul Michaelson Education Fund by Jennifer Gehrt Honor of Donna Harris by Phyllis & Joe Somer Support for adult by Cantor Vicky Glikin by Marcia Grossfeld Memory of Jerold Dennis by Cassandra R. Green education programs Speedy Recovery of Karen Eaves Michaelson by Marcia Grossfeld by Phyllis & Joe Somer Honor of Carla McPike by Nancy Kasten & David Stern by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg by Marcia Grossfeld by Leah Beth & Harold Kolni Anniversary of Jody & by R obin Kosberg & Mark Melvin Platt Washofsky by Phyllis & Joe Somer

16 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 COMMUNITY

Anniversary of Susan & Stanley YES Fund of Sisterhood Schwartz Support of the Youth, Education by Phyllis & Joe Somer and Service program of Pop-Up Sh’ma Emanu-El Anniversary of Carol & Mark Women of Reform Judaism Sunday, November 10 | 5-6:30pm Wigder Memory of Patricia Longo Wild Detectives, 314 W. 8th St. by Phyllis & Joe Somer by Mirian Cohen Anniversary of Margaret & Speedy Recovery of Phyllis Mills Find out how Sh’ma Emanu-El can change your life Herschel Wilonsky by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg by Phyllis & Joe Somer through more meaningful, fun relationships. This month’s mixer is focused on young adults. Birthday of Fred Korngut Yolanda Clark Youth by Phyllis & Joe Somer Scholarship Fund Provision of scholarships Temple has 40 active groups and more than Conversion of Charlene Howell 400 participants. Groups are also forming in the by Robin Kosberg for immersive Jewish youth learning experiences following areas: WRJ Contribution • Female empty nesters by Janet Coppinger • Singles in their 50s and 60s Freda Gail Stern Social by Kathy Freeman • Jewish mindfulness and meditation Justice Fund by Paula Jacobs • Lak ewood families with kids ages 1-5 Support of social action by Vicki Redden by Elizabeth Schmitt projects consistent with WRJ’s Sh’ma groups function as small social groups united mission by Lauren Zlotsky by Temple, a shared path of learning and interests of Contribution their members. by Sari Bahl by Kathy Freeman by Lauren Zlotsky To learn more and find the best fit for you, contact Alexandra Horn, [email protected]

At Temple Emanu-El, we’ve been creating possibilities The Temple Annual Fund provides essential resources together for 147 years. for everything that makes Temple the special place it is. Through your generous contribution, you’ll help make a • In your family, through learning and life cycles. vibrant community even more whole. You can ignite the • In your community, through sharing and caring. spark—of small group connections, warm welcomes, • In Dallas and the world, by standing up for social justice. friendly hugs, respectful conversations, weeknight • In your own heart, through prayer, music and spirituality. learning, lunch-and-learns, family fun, young adult get- togethers, Talmud, Hebrew and so much more. Through it all, Temple has been there for you. Here’s your chance to make a difference in the life of Temple. Let’s start Creating Possibilities Together.

Contribute today at tedallas.org/annualfund

NOVEMBER 2019 • The Window 17 IN GRATITUDE TO HIGH HOLY DAYS VOLUNTEERS

TODAH RABAH, VOLUNTEERS!

You asked, “how can I help?” and didn’t even wait to hear the answer, because you knew you were all in. You shared your talents and your time; you sounded the shofar and helped make the Torahs gleam. Your love showed through in every hello and helping hand. We express our deepest gratitude to our members for increasing the joy of the High Holy Days.

Richard Abramowitz Ron Cohen Herbert Garon Daisy Hoffman Sarith Abramowitz Eli Cohn-Wein Hannah Gaswirth Jennifer Hoffman Michael Abrams Cookie Corn Paul Genender Frank Hytken Kathy Aferiat Rachelle Weiss Crane Greg Gerstenhaber Nancy Jellinek Rosalie Alexander Francine Daner Bobby Gibbs John Johnson Debbie Andres Evie Danielson Leah Gibson MacKenzie Johnson Gail Arbetter Doug Davidson Buddy Gilbert Gary Kahn Jamie Asch Buzz Deitchman Richard Gilman Art Kaplan Doug Baer Matt Deudenhoffer Larry Ginsburg Roz Kaplan Mirjana Barron Ed Dufner Cathy Glick Brady Karp Isabella Bassman Ivan Edelman Barry Gluck Jon Karp Anne Batalsky Philip Einsohn Leonard Gojer Renee Karp Joel Batalsky Lydia Elieff Beth Gold Ryan Kassanoff Jeff Becker Rachel Elkin Rita Sue Gold Barbara Katz David Bell Macki Ellenbogen Rhoni Golden Roz Katz Reina Bensimon Amir Ellis Joe Goldman Mackie Kazdoy Corinne Biederman Steven Englander Stan Goldman Amy Kerber Julie Bleicher Robert Epstein Michelle Goldstein Adam Kesselman Zola Blicker Danielle Ezor Sandy Gorman Jason Kesten Jenifer Blum Susie Fagelman Barry Greenberg Sarah Keys Alan Bogdanow Jane Bailey Feinstein Jo-Sandra Greenberg Minnette Klein Talma Boyle Ilanna Feldman Marty Greenberg Betsy Kleinman Jim Brodsky Sophie Fiedelman Suzi Greenman Harold Kleinman Stella Bruce Julie Fields Risa Gross Lee Kleinman Pam Carranza Bert Fischel Marcia Grossfeld Harold Kolni Brian Chaput Jeana Foxman Lainey Gutow Miriam Kolni Beverly Charles Helen Frank Eitan Hahn Terry Kopel Chris Cheniae Jerry Frank Kyle Hamburger Robin Kosberg Michael Christopher Marlene Franklin Alan Harris Bob Krakow Gordon Cizon David Friedman Scot Harris Katherine Krause Chuck Clarke Mike Friedman Danna Morguloff Hayden Anna Kronick Bob Cohan Pearl Friedman Jamie Hayden Josh Lando Alex Cohen Sara Gail Rebecca Hermes Peter Lando Malcolm Cohen Ann Gallant Ladd Hirsch June Leib Miriam Cohen Frosty Gardner Carol Hirsh Leon Levin

18 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 IN GRATITUDE TO HIGH HOLY DAYS VOLUNTEERS

Steve Levine Troy Patterson Patty Sanger Patty Traub Max Levy Oliver Peck Juan Santos Richard Trubitt Vlad Leybovich Maddie Pitluk Lawrence Sayah Olivia Waidmann Michelle Leybovich-Glikin Jody Platt Ben Schackman Ben Walter Greg Leyden Brandon Poland Paul Schumann Hattie Wariner Sue Lichten Jerome Prager Hilde Schwartz Jennifer Wariner Robin Lightstone Stan Rabin Jacquie Schwitzer Richard Wasserman Jonell Lindh Buddy Raden Barb Selz Rose Watel Jay Lorch Judi Ratner Michael Selz Frances Wayne Nancy Lubar Alyson Ray Brad Sham Diane Weil Julie Lumbert Gerald Ray Fred Shapiro Jerry Weil Ron Mankoff Charlie Redden Ruthi Shor Julie Weinberg Andrew Mann Greg Redish Stephen Shore Hallie Weiner Elizabeth Mann Alex Reiter Harriet Silverman Jason Weinstein Joseph Mannes Jeff Rifkin Ethan Silverstein Jon Weinstein Richard Marcus Frank Risch Mike Sims Bart Weiss Ann Margolin Larry Robins Ava Slobin Rachelle Weiss Crane Jessica Marx Cade Roseman Alex Smith Henry Wellington Scott McCartney Robert Roseman Barbara Solomon Janice Westbrook Lester Melnick Harriett Rosen Hal Sommer Michelle Whitman Paul Michaels Laci Rosen Lori Stahl David Wilkes Elise Mikus Lily Rosenberg Wendy Stanley Sharon Willey Jillian Miller Joe Rosenfield Beverly Steinfink Ben Williams Phyllis Mills Teresa Rosenfield Reid Stevens Gabrielle Williams Fonya Mondell Chip Rosenson Phillip Stoup Rachel Wilson Bette Morchower Buddy Rosenthal Carla Strauss Randy Winski Henry Morgan Ed Rosenwasser Rhona Streit Karen Winter Stuart Morse Andy Ross Valerie Taylor James Wussow Barbara Moses Scott Rosuck Betsy Teitell Francky Xavier Karen Moyer Barry Roth Diana Telesca Sarah Yarrin Rachel Newburn Debbie Rubin Raymond Termini Craig Yellin Joyce Norton Connie Rudick Barbara Thorman Jeanne Zamutt Morris Palefsky Amy Rutstein Jan Timmons Mark Zilbermann Wendy Palmer Lynn Salzberger Tom Timmons Erin Zopolsky Peggy Papert Stacy Samuels Morgan Tobey Teresa Parker Byron Sandfield Becket Tovar

IN ADDITION TO OUR VOLUNTEERS, WE EXPRESS OUR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING VENDORS WHO GENEROUSLY DONATED ITEMS TO OUR BREAK-THE-FAST.

Catering by Larry Sherp Catering Empire Bakery The Spice of Life Catering La Duni Latin Kitchen TJ’s Seafood Market & Grill

NOVEMBER 2019 • The Window 19 EARLY CHILDHOOD AND COMMUNITY

Hanukkah in our Pajamakahs ECEC VISITING DAYS Friday, December 6 Monday, November 25 | 9-11am pm 6 | Pollman Hall Wednesday, December 4 | 9-11am tedallas.org/totshabbat RSVP: [email protected] or call 214.706.0020 Dinner: $15 Adults, $10 Children

A special Shabbat celebration filled with singing, dancing, laughter and prayer for families with young children birth–6 and their siblings. Stay after each service to socialize, share a bite and participate in our monthly TOT (Tikkun Olam Time) Project.

SAVE THE DATE Rock & Soul

SHIRA KLINE JANUARY 9-12, 2020

Don’t miss this fun-filled, musical weekend with Shira, who wows children and adults alike with her effervescent, versatile style.

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20 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 SAVE THE DATE: HANUKKAH 2019

Live, from Dallas, it’s…

December 22-30

LaLaLa Light!

HANUKKAH CONCERT CONGREGATIONAL AT NORTHPARK CENTER HANUKKAH DECEMBER 17, 6pm CELEBRATION Northcourt (near Kona Grill) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27 Featuring the Temple Emanu-El Choir 6:15pm services, and Kol Shir Youth Choir followed by dinner and Show your Temple pride at this activities for all ages popular and festive concert for the young and young-at-heart!

WIENER-SANDFIELD COMMUNITY MENORAH LIGHTING AND WRJ HANUKKAH PARTY

Bask in the Hanukkah glow with the family of Max Sandfield of blessed memory, the architect who co-designed our current building, at this annual event.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26 5:30pm candlelighting, Pollock Courtyard, reception in Tycher Gathering Space Dinner following with Women of Reform Judaism, Weiss Youth Wing

Stay tuned for more detailed information in the December Window.

NOVEMBER 2019 • The Window 21 YOUTH LEARNING + ENGAGEMENT

Family Shabbat Experiences

& Combined Family Shabbat Friday, November 8 | 6pm, Pollman Hall Hosted by Rachel and Matthew Swerdlow, Rachel The Conversation Project and Justin Rosen and Sharon and Eric Goldberg Starter Kit for YL+E Parents This combined service is geared to families with children in K-6th grades. Parents enjoy wine and light bites while the children have supervised activities. After a musical, Sunday, November 17 participatory service, we share Shabbat dinner and 9:30-11am, Rooms 133 & 135 have more activities available for the kids! Cost: $18 for adults, $10 for children This important session will give insights on how to talk RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/sababa3-6 to your spouse/partner/significant other, your parents or close friends and family about what’s really important to you at the end of your life. It’s never too soon, until it’s too late, to ensure that you have the right plans and documents in place. For parents, in partnership with Saturday, November 9 | 11am, Pollman Hall YL+E, The Conversation Project Committee and Sukkat This service is for members of all ages who have Shalom. RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/TCPstarterkit special needs, their families, and those who want to share Shabbat with them. The morning includes a short, participatory, musical “no shush” service, followed by a nosh and an activity. RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/byachad

When Shabbat ends, Saturday Night begins! Parents Night Out

Saturday, Dec. 7 | 6pm | Pollman Hall

Parents, bring your K-6th grade kids to Temple and enjoy dinner on your own. It is not babysitting; it’s food, friends Havdalah and fun for kids of all ages! Childcare is available for siblings under kindergarten age. Ninth-12th graders can Saturday, Nov. 9 | 5pm | The Shops at Legacy earn community service hours by helping facilitate. Teens in grades 9-12 are invited to RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/PNOut enjoy a festive Havdalah followed by a fun activity at the shopping center.

RSVP: Shira Stevenson, [email protected]

22 The Window • NOVEMBER 2019 MUSIC AROUND EMANU-EL

A WEEKEND WITH CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN NOVEMBER 14-17

Be transformed by the passionate, electrifying style of this New York spoken word poet, writer and performer described by Lady Gaga as “a very inspiring woman.”

MENTAL WELLBEING: (RE)CONNECTING WITH POETRY WORKSHOP Letting Our Own Light Shine YOUR PARENT SELF Discover how writing poetry can Thursday, Nov. 14 Friday, Nov. 15 help lead us to our unique voices. 7pm | Linz Hall 9:45-10:45am | Linz Hall (Minimum age 15) RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ Saturday, Nov. 16 mentalwellness parentingnov2019 1-2:30pm | Linz Hall RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ poetryworkshop

SHABBAT SERVICES Friday, Nov. 15 Saturday, Nov. 16 6:15pm | Stern Chapel 9am | Chever Torah Hear original poetry created for the service. 10:30am | Lefkowitz Chapel

CAROLINE ROTHSTEIN LIVE Saturday, Nov. 16 7pm | Interabang Books 10720 Preston Road, Ste. 1009B

Caroline’s poignant poetry and interactive performance allows the audience to connect to her, to one another and to themselves. The evening includes poetry readings from Young DFW Writers.

RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/interabang

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NOVEMBER 2019 • The Window 23 Periodicals Time Sensitive Material

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TEMPLE EMANU-EL CEMETERY Jeff Friedman, Cemetery Manager 3501 Campbell St. | 214.706.0000, Ext. 240 | Fax: 214.754.8088

TEMPLE WRJ BROTHERHOOD PRESIDENT PRESIDENTS PRESIDENT Jennifer Hoffman Chris Cheniae Ivan Edelman Rachel Newburn MAIN NUMBER...... 214.706.0000 CLERGY Rabbi David Stern...... 214.706.0015 Rabbi Debra J. Robbins...... 214.706.0017 Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen...... 214.706.0026 Rabbi Daniel Utley...... 214.706.0026 Cantor Vicky Glikin...... 214.706.0018 Cantor Leslie Niren...... 214.706.0018 This Old, Beloved House Lovers of vintage postcards, look what we found in the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Archives! This photo shows Temple’s building on the southeast Meredith O’Byrne...... Ext. 130 corner of South Boulevard and Harwood Street, its third of ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR four locations. The lot was 150 by 150 feet and the building Karen Hoffman...... Ext. 159 was designed by architects James P. Hubbell and Herbert M. Greene. The architects had also designed the Christian YOUTH LEARNING + ENGAGEMENT Science Church, Scottish Rite Cathedral and Fine Arts building Rabbi Amy Ross, Director of Learning and Innovation...... 214.706.0021 in Fair Park. The congregation moved to the building in 1917; it was dedicated in 1920 with the arrival of Rabbi EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION David Lefkowitz. (See page 12 for another image.) Shelly Sender, Director...... 214.706.0020 The final gathering in the South Boulevard Temple was held DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT on September 21, 1956. It was the Sukkot Sabbath service Sandy Diamond...... Ext. 198 and the Torah scrolls, ark and pulpit Bible were carried out of WINDOW EDITOR the temple by past presidents and taken to the new Lefkowitz Connie Dufner, Director of Communications...... Ext. 136 Chapel in time for services the next day. The Window (USPS #017-824) is published monthly with The site is now intersected by Interstate 45, also known as a combined issue in June/July and August/September by the Julius Schepps Freeway. Mr. Schepps was also a Temple Temple Emanu-El Congregation, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, member and officer. TX 75225-4204. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dallas, Texas. Source: A Light in the Prairie, by Gerry Cristol POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Temple Emanu-El Window, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75225-4204.