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rabbi’s life: I write this page: “In memory of Rabbi Jacob Philip Rudin, Class of on the day after Yom 1924, established by his loving family.” I was looking for Kippur, still digesting. Mecklenburg, but my grandfather showed up. I’m pretty Digesting everything I ate sure that whatever I found that day did not make it into my forA break-the-fast (my first sin of the term paper. But what a light shone in the stacks that winter new year is generally gluttony), digesting afternoon, and that was all I needed. what happened over the last 10 days and the The Talmud gives us the phrase, “I am searching for months preceding, and confronting my annual post-Yom what I have not lost” (BT Shabbat 152a); sometimes in life, Kippur dilemma: What to do with the piles of drafts and we rejoice to find what we didn’t know we were looking for. scribbled notes that didn’t make the sermon cut? But what to keep of the early drafts and unused notes? At I take comfort in the surplus notes. If I have material that times, I take the Marie Kondo approach: Come up with a ended up on the study floor, that means I actually showed nice farewell blessing, delete/dispose, and move on. But I also some editorial discipline; and the piles serve as tangible keep files of notes from year to year, just in case. (This year reminder of how much I have read and learned over these I ended up using a quotation I had scribbled back in 2015.) weeks, regardless of what did or didn’t make it to Temple. But on the day after Yom Kippur, it’s worth noting that the I learned recently that writing instructors offer polarized question of drafts and piles isn’t just for rabbis and writers. As approaches to the dilemma of the piles. Writer Sara Manguso Jews, we have just finished the High Holy Days, when again reports that some teachers say, “Throw everything away” and again we assert the value of remembering, for a while, while others insist, “Save everything. When your archive gets the rough drafts of our intentions and behaviors—the words bought, they pay by the cubic foot.” that didn’t come out right or at all, the mistaken choices and I, like most rabbi-types, land somewhere in the middle. I unrefined moments, the things we would redo if we could begin with the premise that I am reading and scribbling notes and still can. to learn something, not just to write something. That means We will toss out some of those drafts of earlier behaviors that the notes that don’t make it in were an investment of and say good riddance. And some we will file away as lessons, time, not a waste of it. Rabbi Jerome Malino, alav hashalom, for light and wisdom on an unsuspecting afternoon. That’s our professor of preaching in rabbinic school, told us to the blessing of the notes and drafts, on our laptops and in read as much as we could, because you never know what will our lives. They teach us something, and you never know what float to the surface of your consciousness and come in handy wisdom will float back up for blessing. someday. Rabbi Malino’s instruction fits nicely into my bad habits. When faced with a blank computer screen, I am a devoted practitioner of procrastination by over-reading. Who knows? Maybe chasing down this reference, clicking on this link, reading a favorite poem to clear my head, looking up this verb to see where else it shows up in the Torah, might lead me somewhere. My college thesis advisor used to urge us to always look to the right and to the left of the book we were pulling from the open stacks. He said never come back with only the volume you went to retrieve. He called it “vagrant scholarship” and praised it as the highest form. One discouraged afternoon while on sabbatical at Harvard Divinity School, I was in the stacks searching for a translation of a work by Yaakov Tzvi Mecklenburg because I was struggling mightily with the assigned Hebrew. I pulled a volume from the shelf, and then noticed the dedication
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IN THIS ISSUE HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE Shabbat Services 8 Tot Shabbat 17 FOR FAMILIES PAGE Y L + E Focus 10-11 Proud to be American 16 AFTER CHARLOTTESVILLE Hanukkah 2017 17 ECEC Visiting Days 17 A Jewish Action Plan The Spiritual Child 17 Rock with Mama Doni 19
Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7-8:30pm | Linz Hall FOR 20s AND 30s PAGE
Friends-Giving 5 This distinguished panel of experts, sponsored by Brotherhood, will explore lessons learned Cooking Class 5 Late Night Shabbat 5 from Charlottesville, and how our community is prepared to respond if it should happen to us. Havdalah and Special Program 5 RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/aftercharlottesville EMPTY NESTERS PLUS PAGE g2g 5 Sh’ma Group Opportunity 5 COMMUNITY PAGE After Charlottesville 3 Our Community 4 Sh’ma Group Opportunity 7 Immigration-Themed Programs 7 Mah Nishmah: What's Up?! 9 High Holy Days Volunteers 12 Cheryl Drazin Faith Johnson Ladd Hirsch Rabbi Debra Robbins Mike Sims Hanukkah 2017 17 Texas Executive Director, District Attorney, Dallas Past President, American Temple Emanu-El President, Temple Israel@70 events 18 Anti-Defamation League Jewish Committee Emanu-El Nefesh Mountian Concert 19 WRJ AND BROTHERHOOD PAGE Bazaar 3 Brotherhood Monthly Meeting 6 An Evening With Maggie Anton 6 Girls Night Out 6 WRJ Events 6 Social Justice Live 13 SOCIAL JUSTICE PAGE Social Justice Live 8 Coats Wanted 8 Volunteer Spotlight 8 Proud to be American 16 ADULT LEARNING PAGE Classes 7 PHILANTHROPY Contributions 14-16 Annual Campaign 16
sponsored by Women of Reform Judaism
Confidential financial assistance is Sunday, December 3 • 9am-3pm • Temple Emanu-El available for most Temple events, tuition www.tesisterhood.org and dues. Contact: Meredith Pryzant, [email protected]
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OUR COMMUNITY IN MEMORIAM NEW & RETURNING BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH
Shirley Barak MEMBERS Mother of Gayle Ranen and Dr. Andrew Barak and Hilary Blake Barbara Barak Michael Braun Ethel Bondy Gary, Stefani, Lauren & Grandmother of Kristen Jessica Rachel Aftergut Adam Leybovich-Glikin Kara Eisenstat Fagelman Nov. 4 Nov. 4 Daughter of Kent and Janet Cohen Mario & Danelle Estrada Son of Cantor Vicky Glikin and Amy Aftergut Mother of Harley Cohen and Michelle Hicks, Justin & Vlad Leybovich Hockaday School Susie Cohen-Kaye Sofie Tortorice Highland Park Middle School Tikkun Olam: Tot Shabbat Tikkun Olam: North Texas Louis Gillespie Erskine Ryan, Kimberly & Brooke Food Bank Father of Terry Ray, Birks Kahn Erskine and Gip Erskine Jason Kesten & Becky Golub Sam Fagin Grant, Valerie, Natalie & Father of Milton Fagin Jacob Kornman Frances Glazer Dana & Gail Lawrence Mother of Bennett Glazer Sylvie Maeve Henry, Nov. 18 and Betty Silverman Bill Mexic Daughter of Mia Bitterman Julia Elizabeth Steckler Harriet Gold Joshua Ozer & Miriam & Aaron Henry Nov. 25 Mother of Matt Gold and Kaplan Highland Park Middle School Daughter of Debbie and Tikkun Olam: Vogel Alcove Bruce Steckler Jeff Gold Howie & Gayle Ranen Sister of David Welz Parish Episcopal School Jeffrey, Natalie, Jude & Tikkun Olam: D'Feet Stanley Golman Jolie Rosenzweig Breast Cancer Husband of Lois Golman Father of Michael Golman, Jonathan, Karen, Michael & Beth Goldstein and Wendy Hannah Schildkraut Golman Mark, Ruth & Adam Schor Martin Jacobs Tina Sheyman Noah Elliott Kashar Father of Dr. Arlene Nov. 25 Jacobs-Feltman Jack & Charilyne Siegel Son of Jennifer and Michael, Melanie, Harley & Mark Kashar Denise Marie Rosenstein Doris Metz Levine Academy Nov. 11 Wife of Joseph Metz William Silberman Tikkun Olam: Friendship Circle, Daughter of Daniel Rosenstein Mother of Dr. Allan Metz and Howard, Sylvia, Deanna & Lone Soldiers Renner Middle School Gloria Simon Sophia Smith Tikkun Olam: SPCA of Texas Richard Alvin Polakoff Lindsay & Zachary Steinberg Husband of Roslyn Polakoff Sister of Maxine Waldman Madeline Teig & Lauren Kahn Lily Rachman Anna & Clay Thomas Mother of Julian Rachman Ken & Phyllis Umansky and Doreen Stecker Trish Weisberg BABY NAMINGS MAZEL TOV Charles Ross Mike, Kim, Dylan & Chloe Spencer Lindley Beshear To Macki and Paul Ellenbogen Husband of Katherine Weiss Son of Julie Wolf-Beshear on the marriage of their son, (Kitty) Ross and Mark Beshear Jeff, to Eva Teague Brother of Carolea Stephen Willey & Zebib Greenberg Paulos Michael Rubin Epstein and Jared Hirsch Epstein To Women of Reform Stansel Gertrude Stephens Sons of Andrea and Judaism, for earning an Sister of Dr. Leonora Stephens Robbie Epstein Honorable Mention for the Chai Tea program in the Dr. Isaac (Ike) Trachtenberg CONVERSIONS Grandsons of Susan and Father of Michael Allyn Kramer 2018 Or Ami Awards for outstanding programming. Trachtenberg Nicki Kerksieck Great-grandsons of Former husband of Eleanor Katherine Bauer Trachtenberg Frank Zaber Judah Leo Utley Former husband of Helaine Laura Zaber Son of Rachel and Rabbi Trachtenberg Dan Utley
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Save the Date!
Temple’s social group for those 60 and up. Open to all. Good Things Come in Small Groups “Was Jack Kennedy a Marked Man?” Two new small groups are forming. Check them out to Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 12pm see if they’re a fit for you. If you’re interested in other Sh’ma opportunities or forming your own group, contact Locally-known book reviewer, Martha Cates, will enlighten Jane Larkin, Director Small Groups and Community us with her thoughts about many different President John F. Engagement, [email protected]. Kennedy conspiracy theories. Sports Enthusiasts: Team Up! Cost: $15 (includes lunch) Love watching a game? Feel at home in the gym, or on a RSVP: Heather Kaplan Weatherly, 214.706.0000 ext.146, field, court or track? Interested in connecting with others [email protected] or participate.tedallas.org/ who share your passion for sports? If you answered jfkbookreview yes, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! A small group for sports enthusiasts is forming that will get together for meaningful conversations, active sports, watch parties and attendance at sporting events. Contact: Informational Session: Shalom Y’all Crawl Andrew Zusman, [email protected] Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 3pm | Linz Hall Empty-Nest Interfaith Couples Join us for a special informational session about our 2018 Life as an interfaith couple is an educational and spiritual Southern tour through Savannah and Charleston April 24-29. journey that continues after the kids leave the nest. This Sh’ma Grop provides a unique opportunity for inter- RSVP: Heather Kaplan Weatherly, 214.706.0000 ext. 146 married and inter-partnered couples to discuss the role or [email protected] faith has in their relationship as empty-nesters. Contact: Meaders Ozarow, [email protected]
MINGLE WITH 20s & 30s!
HAVDALAH & PROGRAM with AIPAC Lone Star FRIENDS-GIVING COOKING CLASS AT TEMPLE Society, featuring Susan AT TEMPLE with Tina Wasserman and Allyn Kramer Nov. 17 Nov. 6 Nov. 15 7:30-9:30pm Dec. 2 7-9pm 7:30-9:30pm 7:30-9:30pm Register: Register: Register: participate.tedallas.org/ Register (no cost): participate.tedallas.org/ participate.tedallas.org/ NovLateNightShabbat https://aipac.secure. AtidFriendsGiving NovLateNightShabbat force.com/event/ EV161159 Contact: Alex Null, Assistant Director, Social Justice & Young Adult Community, [email protected]
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WRJ a n d JCC B o o k f e s t P r e s e n t Stitchin’ Sisters Tuesday, Nov. 14, 6:30–8:30pm, Room 131 Stitchers, quilters, knitters unite! Work on personal projects An Evening With or group projects to donate. Contact: Sharon Willey, [email protected]
Mahjong Meet-Up Wednesday, Nov. 15, 6-8pm, Room 133 All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own Mahjong Maggie Anton set and card. Then share in the fun of Girls Night Out with WRJ (details Author, “Fifty Shades of Talmud” left). Cost: $5 for snacks. Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7pm | Linz Hall RSVP: Celia Saunders, [email protected] or 214.502.1902 Maggie Anton is an award-winning writer who discovered a passion for Talmud and medieval history Daughters of Abraham later in life. The Talmud serves as inspiriation for much of her writing. She is also the author of the Thursday, Nov. 16, 7-8:30pm, Highland Park United “Rashi’s Daughters” series. Methodist Church, Hillcrest Avenue and Mockingbird Lane, Room 329 Cost: Free for WRJ members and Bookfest sponsors Daughters of Abraham is an interfaith discussion group. $10 payable online at jccdallas.org/main/bookfest It seeks to enhance understanding of the spiritual and cultural similarities and differences among the three faith communities. Topic: How God Answers, How We Experience Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected], Girls Night Out with WRJ 214.801.7463
BROTHERHOOD SAVE THE DATE MONTHLY MEETING AND DINNER Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 5:30-8:30pm Wednesday, Dec. 6 | Linz Hall Relax, Restore, and Recharge! Power past the mid-week hump by enjoying a relaxing evening of yoga, mahjong, chair 6:15pm Dinner | 7pm Program massages, refreshments and shopping. (See right for details on mahjong.) Featuring Barak Epstein, • 5:30-8:30pm: Shop till you drop! WRJ members will receive co-founder of the a special discount at Judaic Treasures, which will remain open throughout the event. Oak Cliff Film Festival, operator of the Texas Theatre • 6:45-7:30pm: Recharge during yoga with Debbi Rothschild in Rooms 130-132. Please bring your own mat and wear comfortable clothing. Topic: Reclaiming and reusing historic spaces in Oak Cliff • 6:30-8:30pm: Relax with a Velvet Hammer (chocolate-infused alcoholic milkshake) and chair massage by Meille Walther in Tycher Gathering Space. RSVP: Jeremiah Ross, Cost: Free for members, $15 for non-members [email protected] RSVP: [email protected], or 214.706.0000 ext. 105
6 The Window • NOVEMBER 2017 COMMUNITY Brain Trust: Adult Learning Thrives at Temple BOOK CLUBS TORAH and TALMUD
Lunch and Literature with Talmud with Rabbi David Stern Rabbi Debra Robbins Nov. 22, 29 | 7:30-8:30am | Linz Hall Thursday, Nov. 9 | 12-1:30pm | Linz Hall Start your Wednesdays with the Temple community is This month’s reading is Chapter 7, pp. 93-115, of this learning session focused on the Talmud and its “Waking Lions,” by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen. relevance today. RSVP for lunch: Diana Hall, [email protected] Details and full reading list: tedallas.org/learning/ Torah from the Beginning lunch-literature-with-rabbi-debra-robbins Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10-11:30am | Room 130 This longtime class explores the Torah verse by verse, Brotherhood Israel Book Club word by word, in small group learning that has spanned First Saturdays following Shabbat morning service and two decades and three cycles of the Torah! In addition to Shabbat Nosh, Tycher Gathering Space the weekly study, Rabbi Debra Robbins is guest teaching Nov. 4: “Reclaiming Israel’s History: Roots, Rights, and for three sessions on Dec. 3, March 25 and April 15. She the Struggle for Peace,” by David Brog is introducing the group to classical Torah commentaries Dec. 2: “The Wars of the Maccabees,” by John D. Grainger of “Mikraot Gedolot” in English. This is a wonderful book Jan. 6: “Jerusalem: The Biography,” by Simon Sebag with multiple voices across generations and languages Montefiore speaking to the same verse at the same time. It’s a great Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected] opportunity for new students to join the group, and cross the threshold into studying Torah in this wise and Temple Book Club welcoming community of learners. Monday, Dec. 4 | 2pm | Ackerman Conference Room Contact: Michael Selz, [email protected] “The Bridal Chair,” by Gloria Goldreich Talmud on Sunday Mornings Rabbi Levi A. Olan Radio Sermons Series Sunday, Nov. 12 | 10am-12pm | Room 131 Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 12:15-1:30pm | Linz Hall This lay-led study group explores the tractate Sanhedrin Rabbi Olan spoke on important issues in the 1960s on Sundays when YL+E is in session. and 1970s, and was often referred to as the conscience Contact: Mel Klein, [email protected], 214.394.1817 of Dallas. Bring your lunch and listen to Rabbi Olan’s sermons, followed by a discussion led by Dr. Prager.
Welcoming the Stranger Immigration-Themed Programs at Temple Emanu-El
Immigration Policy and An American Tail Jewish Law Sunday, Dec. 17, 3pm, Tobian Auditorium Sunday, Nov. 5, 9:30-11am, Linz Hall Cinema Emanu-El, Temple Emanu-El’s Guest Speaker: popular film series, returns in a family- Rabbi Mark Washofsky, Ph.D. friendly tale of a young mouse named Fievel From the texts of our tradition: A Jewish Mousekewitz, who emigrates from Russia to perspective on American immigration policy the United States by boat. RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ Suggested donation: $5 per family immigrationpolicy RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/ americantail Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Symposium • February 6, 2018 • Details to be announced soon!
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Vayeira Tol’dot Genesis 18:1-22:24 Genesis 25:19-28:9 Friday, Nov. 3 Friday, Nov. 17 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 6pm, Pollman Hall Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Sababa Family Friday Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Amy Ross Cantor Vicky Glikin with great love, joy and pride 6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary CANTOR VICKY GLIKIN & VLAD LEYBOVICH Union Prayer Book 6:15pm, Stern Chapel invite you to join them as their son Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Debra Robbins Temple Emanu-El Choir Cantor Leslie Niren
Saturday, Nov. 4 Saturday, Nov. 18 ADAM MICHAEL is called to the torah as a bar mitzvah 10:30am, Stern Chapel 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi David Stern Rabbi David Stern Cantor Leslie Niren Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2017 Bar Mitzvah: Adam Leybovich-Glikin 10:30am, STERN CHAPEL Congregational Luncheon following the Service 4:30pm, Stern Chapel parashat vayeira | ,arp Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Vicky Glikin 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Luncheon following. Bat Mitzvah: Sylvie Henry Rabbi Debra Robbins Please bring a canned Cantor Leslie Niren Bat Mitzvah: Jessica Aftergut good to help feed the hungry. RSVP:participate.tedallas.org/ Vayaitzei adamleybovichglikin Genesis 32:4-36:43 Chayei Sarah Friday, Nov. 24 Genesis 23:1-25:18 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Friday, Nov. 10 Rabbi David Stern Cantor Vicky Glikin 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Vicky Glikin Saturday, Nov. 25 Cantor Leslie Niren 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Access Update Rabbi Daniel Utley Nefesh Mountain, Artists-in-Residence We strive to make every Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist Shabbat service meaningful Saturday, Nov. 11 and comfortable for all of 10:30am, Stern Chapel 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins our members. This includes Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Vicky Glikin providing hearing assistance, Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin reading glasses and large- Nefesh Mountain, Artists-in-Residence Bat Mitzvah: Julia Steckler print prayerbooks for use in the service. We have also 4:30pm, Stern Chapel 4:30pm, Olan Sanctuary earmarked special spots for those Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Vicky Glikin using walkers and wheelchairs, Bat Mitzvah: Denise Rosenstein Bar Mitzvah: Noah Kashar plus their companions. Please be mindful of Fire Marshal regulations and do not use aisles Two Services, One Community for wheelchairs. In addition, if Services featuring the Union Prayer Book will be held at 6:15pm in Olan you need assistance navigating Santuary on the Shabbatot of Nov. 3 and Dec. 1. The services are held in any of Temple’s entrances, Olan Sanctuary and feature the beautiful poetry of the Classical Reform please call the front desk at prayer book, as well as the stirring sounds of the Temple Emanu-El Choir. 214.706.0000 and someone Congregational services are also being held at the same time in Stern will be able to assist you. Chapel. The entire community is invited to gather for joint Oneg Shabbat celebrations before and after services in Tycher Gathering Space.
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MAH NISHMAH What’s Up? Sukkah decorators take a break after a fun morning. This is Us There are no shortages of reminders of how special Temple is. From teen and family services to girls’ nights out to clergy with a sense of humor, we don’t miss a chance to savor every moment.
Linda Reis at Mahjong Meet-Up Rabbi Amy Ross and Cantor Leslie Niren with teen Torah readers
Rosh Hashanah challot to Beaumont!
Bris of Judah Leo Utley ECEC Fall festival
Combined Tot Shabbat and Sababa service at Booths and Bowls Sukkot Bash A lighthearted moment for clergy after Yom Kippur
NOVEMBER 2017 • The Window 9 We support you. We need you. We want to see you thrive. We know what you’re up against— demands on parents’ and children’s time, long hours at school and work, competition from digital devices, societal pressures, worry. We hear you. We’re here for you.
The YL + E Team: Clockwise, from top left: Jonathan Ross, Kindergarteners get a peek up close at Torah. Denise Siegel, Rabbi Amy Ross, Angelica Ruiz, Lisa Ann Smith, Michaela Rollins, Hannah Rubin-Schlansky
arlier this year, the Temple Board of Trustees approved a “Research shows that building strong Jewish connection and Focus Statement, an expression of who we are right now identity in our children includes three main components— as a congregation. Among the four areas of concentration connection to Jewish community (synagogue), immersive Jewish over the next two years is “Engaging Children, Teens and Their experiences (retreats, camps, trips) and Jewish practice and Families.” It’s a renewed commitment to supporting Temple values lived and taught in the home,” said Rabbi Amy Ross, families, an effort that has been under way in various forms Director of Learning and Innovation, in her Opening Day remarks for close to a decade. to parents. “We are blessed to be part of a Jewish community that provides access to all three.” The epicenter of this congregational focus is Youth Learning + Engagement, the reimagined hub of learning, spiritual On these pages you’ll find information about several exciting energy, social justice, community and family education. This initiatives under way to partner with families on their year opened with a broad-reaching reorganization of staff challenging, fulfilling and joyous journeys through Jewish life. and expansion of opportunities for parent learning and family engagement.
Youth Learning + Engagement creates a safe and nurturing Jewish community in partnership with Students of all ages participate in learning that works for them. parents to help our youth build strong identities.
10 The Window • NOVEMBER 2017 The Idea: Extend the successful Sh’ma Emanu-El model to The Idea: Learn what teens in Grades 9-12 want and give it to Hebrew, so that students can learn the language in small them, whether it’s traveling for social justice, fun with friends groups either on or off campus. or leadership opportunities. The Result: An impressive 27 groups numbering more than 100 The Result: Project 4, now in its second year, is reaching out to students signed up! teens with a barrier-breaking program that doesn’t make them choose one path to Jewish engagement over another. If your “We are taking Judaism and Jewish life outside of the building child gravitates to Temple life, BBYO or prefers to immerse him to explore Judaism in a different way,” says Hannah Rubin- or herself in school life, that’s all ok. Activities include coffee Schlansky, Associate Director of Learning and Innovation. talks with clergy, teen workshops with lunch, two Project 4 “How we teach a new language is different. All kids learn Shabbatot, trips to Austin, Houston, Los Angeles, Washington, differently, and Hebrew is catching up to that philosophy.” D.C., and skiing with Greene Family Camp friends. Contact: Hannah at [email protected] “At the heart of Project 4 is a desire to make our teen community meaningful and relevant,” says Jonathan Ross, YL+E’s new 7th-12th Grade Engagement Coordinator. Find out more at project4yle.org or contact Jon at [email protected].
Hebrew Around Emanu-El uses the small-group model to bring alive the study of our ancient and living language. Project 4 participants lobby in Washington, D.C.
The Idea: Temple supports parents in creating families with strong Jewish identities. The Result: This year, two initiatives have begun to further strengthen the connection between parents and YL+E. Parents in grades K-5 will have the chance to participate in sessions that echo what their students are learning, but on an adult level. Imagine the ride home where you’ll already know the answer to that often dead-end question of what they learned that morning! Also, parents will have the chance to participate in four parent education sessions, the first of which was last Events such as Booths & Bowls Sukkot Bash bring families together in community with the entire month’s A Taste of Mussar for Parents. congregation, seamlessly blending the lines between classroom and the greater Temple family. And, echoing the work of our Just Congregations initiative over the past several years, YL+E has begun a family engagement initiative led by Rabbi Ross, Neille Kommer and Rex Manaster. The Idea: Children build their Jewish identities by belonging to A working group is spending the year listening to and learning communities that look out for them. from families. So far, the group has interviewed more than 100 parents! The Result: YL+E provides a place for all students to fit in, whether they are in the Lomdim program for those with special needs; “We want to learn what their needs are as families, what if they want to join a Cub Scout pack at their Jewish home at might prevent them from being here and ‘doing Jewish’ in Temple or if they want to flex their social justice muscles through their lives,” says Rabbi Ross. “We are still offering traditional Family Mitzvah Corps. The elementary grades at YL+E offer a Sunday morning learning and junior youth groups, which myriad of opportunities for students to own their Judaism in both are great, but modern families are not the same as they were social and spiritual ways. Watch for special family opportunities a generation ago. To expect that a modern family will fit in at major Temple events. a traditional structure is unrealistic. We want to learn how Temple can support and nurture them so that our dreams for “We want every child to have a successful and positive meaningful Jewish life will be become a reality.” Reach Rabbi experience,” says Lisa Ann Smith, K-6 and Lomdim Coordinator. Ross at [email protected]. You can reach her at [email protected].
NOVEMBER 2017 • The Window 11 IN GRATITUDE TO HIGH HOLY DAYS VOLUNTEERS
TODAH RABAH, VOLUNTEERS We express our deepest gratitude to all who gave of their time, hearts and hands for the High Holy Days at Temple. You ushered, baked, stuffed envelopes, polished, directed, coordinated, taught, handed out, greeted, read Torah and Haftarah, studied, sang, led songs, sounded the shofar and more! Thank you for being there on these special days, and all days.
Kathy Aferiat Edward Dufner Cathy Glick Henry Kearny Phyllis Mills Jeremiah Ross Karla Steinberg Gail Arbetter Ivan Edelman Michelle Glikin Amy Kerber Bette Morchower Cary Rossel Ed Stone Jamie Asch Eleanor Eidels Barry Gluck Jan Kessler Henry Morgan Scott Rosuck Jeff Stone Kitzi Ball Barbara Einsohn Beth Gold Jason Keston Stuart Morse Barry Roth Phillip Stoup Anne Batalsky Rachel Elkin Ariane Golden Michael Kissner Barbara Moses Barry Rothschild Carla Strauss Joel Batalsky Macki Ellenbogen Joe Goldman Lillian Klein Karen Moyer Debbi Rothschild Valerie Taylor Susan Bates Amir Ellis Stan Goldman Minnette Klein Gideon Myers Debbie Rubin Diana Telesca Jeff Becker Renee Elsner Michelle Goldstein Betsy Kleinman Rachel Newburn Connie Rudick Raymond Termini Flauren Bender Steven Englander Zachary Goldstein Harold Kleinman Gary Odgaard Amy Rutstein Barbara Thorman Maureen Berger Molly Fagelman Al Golman Lee Kleinman Stacy Olesky Jadyn Rutstein Jan Timmons Julie Bleicher Ellie Feldman Sandra Golman Olivia Kollinger Seth Ordiway Marc Sachs Tom Timmons Zola Blicker Hanna Feldman Sandy Gorman Harold Kolni Morris Palefsky Lynn Salzberger Morgan Tobey Hudson Bloom Ilanna Feldman Noah Gould Leah Beth Kolni Wendy Palmer Lisa Samuels Eleanor Trachtenberg Jenifer Blum Max Fetter Jo-Sandra Greenberg Miriam Kolni Colin Peck Mara Sandberg Richard Trubitt Karen Blumenthal Alyssa Fiedelman Martin Greenberg Gail Kopf Jennifer Pell Byron Sandfield Sam Utay Alan Bogdanow Ryan Fiedelman Rebecca Greenberg Terri Koppel Ito Perl Frada Sandler Miriam Vernon Dorothy Borschow Nancy Fincher Suzi Greenman Robin Kosberg Sara Pfeiffer Celia Saunders Jena Walker Tate Brand Richard Fincher Caroline Greenstone Bob Krakow Gracie Phillips Lauren Savariego Sheryl Walsh Carol Brin Jay Finegold Noah Grimsley Katherine Krause Jake Phillips Lawrence Sayah Peyton Wartell Bennett Broaddus Bert Fischel Risa Gross Isabelle Kronick OriAnn Phillips Kay Schachter Richard Wasserman Jim Brodsky Marsha Fischman Marcia Grossfeld Shira Lander Sue Pickens Owens Henry Schechter Tina Wasserman Chuck Butler Michael Flecker Alan Harris Ellen Lasser Jody Platt Paul Schumann Rose Watel Gabbi Butler Judy Foxman Danna Hayden Shane LeFevre Diane Plotkin Hilde Schwartz Julie Weinberg Pam Carranza Helen Frank Jamie Hayden Leon Levin Cheryl Pollman Jacquie Schwitzer Hallie Weiner Brian Chaput Jerry Frank Freda Heald Marilyn Levin Stan Rabin Shelly Sender Amy Weinreb Beverly Charles Marlene Franklin Cyndi Heller Stephen Levine Buddy Raden Steve Shafranek Jon Weinstein Chris Cheniae Sammy Freeman Ladd Hirsch Norma Levitan Judi Ratner Brad Sham Barton Weiss Deidra Cizon Mike Friedman Bernard Hirsh Elise Leviton Gerald Ray Fred Shapiro Rachelle Weiss Crane Robert Cohan Samuel Friedman Rebecca Hoffman Vlad Leybovich Charlie Redden Ruthie Shor Marlene Weitman Alex Cohen Susan Friedmann Claudia Hurst Greg Leyden Greg Redish Stephen Shore Michelle Whitman Carson Cohen Sara Gail Barbara Hyman Sue Lichten Elisa Reiter Denise Siegal David Wilkes Ella Cohen Baruch Garcia Frank Hytken Jeff Light Ari Relyea Harriet Silverman Mike Willey Jack Cohen Frost Gardner Lucas Isenberg Nancy Lubar Gabe Relyea Eli Simkin Sharon Willey Malcolm Cohen Lily Garfield Dennis Jacobs Julie Lumbert Frank Risch Mike Sims Deb Williams Ron Cohen Carolyn Garon Micah Jacobs Lottye Lyle Talia Roffman Ava Slobin Randy Winski Beverly Cohn George Genender Nancy Jellinek Ronald Mankoff Amy Roseman Alex Smith Andrea Wolf Penny Coney Paul Genender Gayle Johansen Joseph Mannes Robert Roseman Jeremy Smith Don Wolman Ariana Cook Bret Gerard John Johnson Nancy Marancenbaum Evelyn Rosemore Vesta Snider Francky Xavier Susan Cooper Lori Gerard Josh Kahn Richard Marcus Harriet Rosen Sid Soberanes Sarah Yarrin Cookie Corn Greg Gerstenhaber Art Kaplan Weezie Margolis Michael Rosen Noah Soliz Frank Zaber Andrew Daitch Susan Giardina Roz Kaplan Luke Martin Madelyn Rosenbaum Barbara Solomon Laura Zaber Francine Daner Bobby Gibbs Sarah Kaplan Jean Maza Marc Rosenbaum Gail Solomon Herb Ziev David Danish Buddy Gilbert Brady Karp Scott McCartney Frank Rosenbloom Rossi Solomon Mark Zilbermann Robert Darrow Megan Gillman Jon Karp Laura Meisel Joyce Rosenfield Harold Sommer Erin Zopolsky Doug Davidson Richard Gilman Max Karp Lester Melnick Teresa Rosenfield Phyllis Sommer Buzz Deitchman Rozelle Gilman Rabbi Nancy Kasten Elise Mikus Chip Rosenson Wendy Stanley Ben Delagi Larry Ginsburg Roz Katz Annfaye Milkes Buddy Rosenthal Ben Stein Janie Dreyer Sophie Glaser Mackie Kazdoy Dave Millheiser Andrew Ross Debby Stein
12 The Window • NOVEMBER 2017 SOCIAL JUSTICE Social Justice Live Serve Lunch at Austin Street Shelter
As we approach Thanksgiving, Women of Reform Judaism invites you to join them in serving lunch to our community members in need at Austin Street Shelter. There are three opportunities to help:
Tuesday, Nov. 14 Wednesday, Nov. 15 Wednesday, Nov. 15 Drop off chips, fruit and 9am 10:30am–1pm individually-wrapped Participate in assembling Travel to Austin Street Shelter sandwiches at the reception lunches in Tobian Auditorium to serve the lunches. desk during business hours.
Contact: Greta Hershkowitz, [email protected]
WANTED Coats of All Sizes NOVEMBER VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT Temple volunteers serve dinner at The Bridge Homeless & Recovery Center Please bring several times each month. new and gently used coats to Temple for local social justice partners, This month’s dates are including Family Gateway Nov. 5 and Nov. 26. on Friday, Nov. 10, to the Ta’am 8500 Shabbat dinner. Contact: Or drop them off at the front desk inside Tycher Gathering Space throughout the month. Doug Davidson
Contact: Alex Null, [email protected] [email protected] 214.336.7235
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Our Congregation Memory of Richard Polakoff Anne and Sam Kesner by Rob & Linda Swartz by Barbara Berger & Bonita Caring Congregation by Lawrence M. Wolfish Dora Aronson Parnass Fund by Ethel Zale Helping Hands Fund Memory of John A. Raphael Assistance for Temple members Memory of Harriet Gold Distributions by Rabbi David through all phases of life by Joanie & Bruce Sostek by Peachy Rudberg Stern to individuals in need of including hospitalization, elder financial assistance, particularly Memory of Max Vernon care, military service, mental Memory of Anthony J. Kaplan in dire situations by Hannah & Carl Beren health challenges and grief by Paula K. Apple Memory of Janet Cohen Memory of Philip Vogel Memory of Frances Glazer Memory of Ethel Miller by David & Julie Kronick by Peter Vogel & Marguerite by Josh Golman & Debbie by Roslyn Polakoff Litwak Memory of Allen V. Drew Burtis by Joel & Susan Litman by Norm & Andrea Bleicher Memory of Richard Polakoff Memory of Thelma Vogel by Ethel Zale Memory of Harriet Gold Memory of Frances Glazer by Peter Vogel & Marguerite by Julie & George Tobolowsky by Evan & Susan Bates Memory of Charles Ross by Barbara & Donald Zale & Burtis by Nancy Ungerman Family Appreciation of Cantor Temple Emanu-El Memory of Lena Rothschild Vicky Glikin Memory of Stanley Golman Endowment Fund by Jerry Ely by Valerie Halpern & Teva Marc by David & Julie Kronick Distribution from the Temple’s by Helaine Trachtenberg Murray foundation supporting Temple’s Memory of Martin Jacobs Memory of Theodore H. Strauss by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld by Joseph Metz, Ellen & Allan programs Metz, & Gloria & Steven by Susan Wayne-Strauss Memory of Helen Sherman Memory of Shirley Barak Simon Memory of Sylvia Margules by Carla Sherman by Rossi & Gary Solomon by The Titens Family Trugman Birthday of Charlene Stoller Memory of Frances Glazer by Stanley Dayton by Barbara & Donald Zale Appreciation of Rabbi by Marilyn & Max Edward Kimberly Herzog Cohen Memory of Phyllis Unell Davidoff Tonkon Birthday of Irving Winter by Jerry Barshop by Charles & Eileen Davidoff by Artyce Colen Appreciation of Rabbi YES Fund of Sisterhood Memory of Verner Zinick Clergy Good Works Fund Debra Robbins Support of the Youth, Education by Jerry Ely by Debra Goldstein Phares Distributions to charitable and Service program of Appreciation of Barbara & organizations, individuals in Appreciation of Rabbi Women of Reform Judiasm Stanley Rabin need or community causes by David Stern Appreciation of Bebe & Sam by Paula Asinof Temple’s clergy by Marc & Wendy Stanley Ablon Birthday of Annette Corman Memory of Maurice H. Behrendt by The Titens Family by Marlene Franklin by Nancy Ungerman by Bob & Lynn Behrendt Birthday of Marcia Grossfeld Bar Mitzvah of Shane Lafevre Contribution Memory of Catherine Chastain by Gayle Johansen by Miriam Cohen by Richard I. Dan by Marla H. Bane & Michael L. Birthday of Martin Posner by Stanley Dayton Benson by Claire & Paul Greenberg Our Temple and Cemetery Speedy Recovery of Richard Memory of Sheila Giller Birthday of Gary Rosenthal Marcus by Sam Giller by Buddy & Rita Rosenthal Rose Marion and Lee H. by Becca Bodzy by Buddy & Rita Rosenthal Blessing of Eli Mandel & Berg Building Fund Memory of Frances Glazer Amberleigh Krough Upkeep and maintenance of Temple Emanu-El by Larry & Sheri Berk by Barry & Debra Rothschild our historic building Cemetery Endowment by Ken & Wendy Goldaber Contribution Memory of Dr. Jack A. Bernard Fund by Ynette & Jim Hogue Distribution from the Temple’s by Bob & Camilla Gorsky by Marjorie L. Landau by Gary Kahn foundation supporting the Memory of Shirley G. Crane by Nancy W. Marcus Conversion of Jay P. Quinn maintenance and improvement by Marta K. Olchyk by Lenore Moenning by Lynn & J.P. Quinn of the cemetery grounds Memory of Denna Levine Ely by Buddy & Rita Rosenthal Honor of Rabbi Nancy Kasten & Memory of Marcia Banks by Betty & Steve Silverman Rabbi David Stern by Jerry Ely by Maloree & Bob Banks by Hannah & Carl Beren Memory of Harriet Gold Memory of Sheila Giller Memory of Frances Glazer by Margery Karpel & Family Marriage of Lynn Abrams & Jay by Helaine Trachtenberg by Fonda Glazer P. Quinn Memory of Stanley D. Golden Memory of Frances Glazer Memory of David Greenberg by Lynn & J.P. Quinn by Nelda Golden by Carol & Steve Aaron by Jo-Sandra Greenberg Speedy Recovery of Jane by Jamey E. Bellan Memory of Stanley Golman Memory of Lesa Dale Greenberg Arrington by Duke & Lynne Covert by Diane & Gary Freed Barton by Marla H. Bane & Michael L. by Arlene & Allen Feltman by Jo-Sandra Greenberg Memory of Doris Metz Benson by Robert & Susan Osburn by Nancy W. Marcus by Jeanette & Michael Pincus
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Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Memory of Doris Metz Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Memory of Charles Ross Memorial Cemetery Fund by Louis & Leigh Schultz Symposium Endowment by Annette & Jack Corman Beautification and Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Fund Memory of Stanley Waranch improvements of the Temple Herzog Cohen Support of the ethics symposium by Annette & Jack Corman by Gayle & Howard Ranen Emanu-El Cemetery Birthday of Gary Rosenthal Memory of Carol Waranch Memory of Tehila K. Miller by Mimi Aronoff by Annette & Jack Corman Temple Emanu-El by OriAnn & Judson Phillips Birthday of Norma Schlinger Endowment Fund by Mimi Aronoff Priscilla R. Stern Memory of Lippman Miller Memorial Literacy Fund by OriAnn & Judson Phillips Distributions from the by Marcy & Michael Grossman foundation supporting Temple’s by Helen Lansburgh Support of literacy projects Appreciation of Jeffrey Friedman programs in the general and Jewish by David Feld communities Memory of Frances Glazer Social Justice Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Lois Wolf Hunger Relief Projects Memory of Frances Glazer by Ruthie & Alan Shor Garden Fund Memory of Harriet Gold Collection of funds for hunger Maintenance of the Klein by Bonnie Schiffman relief throughout the year, Memory of Harriet Gold by Felise & Harold Leidner Garden especially during High Holy Memory of Sheila Giller Days and Passover Memory of Mendel Melasky by Sandy & Dan Gorman Music and Prayer Memory of Marcia Banks by Julie & Michael Lowenberg Memory of Frances Glazer Music Fund by Stephanie & Dan Prescott Memory of Doris Metz by Mimi Aronoff Enhancement of Temple music Memory of Shirley G. Crane by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp by Nancy & Richard Fincher programs by Stephanie & Dan Prescott Memory of Dianne Betty Gordon Memory of Harriet Gold Memory of Mollie Azaroff Memory of Frances Glazer Schonwald by Scott Cytron by Paula Joyce by Lisa & Jim Albert by Avrum Schonwald by David & Cindie Kurtz by Betty Dreyfus Appreciation of Rabbi David Memory of Bruce Feldman by Stephanie & Dan Prescott Birthday of Lori Golman by David & Cindie Kurtz Stern by Malcolm & Joan Shwarts by Ira Silverman & Sally Pian by Joseph Metz, Ellen & Allan Memory of Frances Glazer Metz, & Gloria & Steven Birthday of Blanche Weinberger Memory of Harriet Gold by Todd & Laurie Platt Simon by Malcolm & Joan Shwarts by Lisa & Jim Albert Memory of Beatrice Marks by Stephanie & Dan Prescott Happy Holidays to Rabbi David Alex F. Weisberg by Richard & Marlene Marks Memory of Maurice C. Harvey Stern Memory of Dr. Isaac (Ike) by Katherine & Jim Harvey by Mark, Andrea, Ryan & Library Fund Peyton Berman Purchases of Judaic books, Trachtenberg Memory of Martin Jacobs publications and entertainment by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp by Lisa & Jim Albert Speedy Recovery of Dr. Larry media Appreciation of Cantor Leslie Genender Memory of Gloria Kersh by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Memory of Frances Glazer Niren by Susan & Daryl Beck by Arlene Leibs by Debra Goldstein Phares Memory of Sybil Abovitz Seidel Social Justice Fund for Conversion of Diana J. Telesca by Scott & Susan Seidel Family General by Gail S. Arbetter Youth Education Memory of Dr. Clifford Seidel Support of worthwhile Temple Emanu-El Honor of Carol & Royal Brin by Scott & Susan Seidel Family educational causes for youth by Hannah & Carl Beren General Fund Memory of Stansel Gertrude in need Support of Temple’s general Stephens Memory of Frances Glazer programs and events Aline C. Rutland Prayer by Mark Perkins by Mimi & Steve Johnson Memory of Sam Fagin Book Fund Contribution by Natalie Spitzer Purchases of prayer books by Barbara Berger Youth Learning + Memory of Frances Glazer Memory of Frances Glazer Speedy Recovery of Barbara Engagement by Jerry & Phyllis Prager by Debbie & Gerald Barnes Rabin Early Childhood by Pete Carr & Bacardi USA Memory of Charles Ross by Myra & Bert Fischel by Brandon Fowler by Judy & Martin Tobey Education Center by Cathy & Craig Glick The Jill Stone Tikkun (ECEC) Fund by Cindy & Alan Golman Support of ECEC programs by Pam & Dick McCallum Adult Programs Olam Fund by Keith V. Novick Support of Temple’s social Memory of Frances Glazer Katherine F. Baum Adult by Debbie & Eric Green by Cary & Beverly Rossel Education Fund justice programs including by Joel & Frances Steinberg initiatives, advocacy, projects Memory of Lily Rachman Support for adult education by Ron & Phyllis Steinhart and lectures by Marcy & Michael Grossman by Richard & Sherilee Trubitt programs by Peter Vogel & Marguerite Memory of Dorothy Abrams Birthday of Samuel Koshkin Celebration of Ann & Alan by Annette & Jack Corman by Kathryn & Keith Koshkin Burtis Bogdanow Memory of Mary Kurtz by Jane & Cameron Larkin Memory of Doris Metz Birthday of Vivienne Koshkin by David & Cindie Kurtz by Betty Dreyfus by Kathryn & Keith Koshkin
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Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene Family Camp Scholarship Fund Proud to be Financial assistance to families for Greene Family Camp Memory of Frances Glazer by Carol & Royal Brin by Barry Cohen American Memory of Martin Plotkin by Drs. Allen & Diane Plotkin s American Jews, we support our wonderful country and all the freedoms we hold so Lomdim Project A dear. This month, there are two opportunities to express thanks to those who defend Support of an open and our country and to exercise our right to vote in our precious democracy. inclusive community for YL+E children with special needs Memory of Frances Glazer Vote: It’s a Mitzvah! by Jean Karotkin On Nov. 7, Dallas residents will have the opportunity to vote in a City of Dallas Special Memory of Harriet Gold Bond Election, and to review seven propositions for Texas constitutional amendments. by Ron & Judy Foxman Please review the options carefully and be sure to vote! Metz Youth Fund For more information: dallascountyvotes.org Scholarships for Jewish activities sponsored by Temple or other Jewish organizations Veterans Day: Nov. 11 Contribution by Mr. & Mrs. Joseph S. Metz Updating Our Veterans List: Temple would like to update its records on our members who are serving in the military, as well as those who have died in service to our country, Memory of Doris Metz by Lisbeth & Mark Bulmash while serving. Please take a moment to let us know if any of your loved ones, living or by Mr. & Mrs. Jack K. Holland deceased, fit this description. by Helen Lansburgh Contact: Galit Birk, Director of Pastoral Care, [email protected] by Bobbi & Richard Massman by Stephanie & Ron Osher by Catherine & Charlie Rose by Diane Rudner Honoring Our Own by Melanie & Michael Youth Learning + Engagement will present a program on Sunday, Nov. 12, for sixth Silberman & Family graders and their families to learn from Jewish veterans and servicemen and women. by Chuck & Debby Stein Parents will learn about veterans in our community, how to respond to children’s questions by Laurie & Stan Sutkin about the military, and how the military and Judaism intersect. Students will be able to by Louis Wadel learn from veterans and interview them. “This is a meaningful event that has been known in the past to end with a line of kids trying to outdo veterans in push-ups,” says Lisa Ann Martin and Charlotte Smith, K-6th and Lomdim Coordinator. Weiss Religious School Fund Scholarships for YL+E fees, “Seek the welfare of the city in which you live books and additional expenses and pray to Adonai in its behalf; Memory of Doris Metz for in its prosperity you shall prosper.” by Shelley & Richard Hirsh Jeremiah 29:7
2017 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
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CONGREGATIONAL MENORAH LIGHTING Wednesday, December 13 6:15pm, Pollock Courtyard with Barbara Zale Celebration Garden The congregation is invited to the annual lighting of the Weiner-Sandfieldhanukkiyah. HANUKKAH CONCERT AT NORTHPARK VISITING DAYS Thursday, December 14 Find out why children and their parents 6pm, North Court love our school! Meet our directors, Celebrate the 3rd night of Hanukkah with our cantors, the Temple Emanu-El Choir and the Kol Shir Youth Choir. tour our inspiring campus.
CONGREGATIONAL HANUKKAH CELEBRATION Wednesday, Nov. 29, 9am Friday, December 15 Wednesday, Dec. 13, 9am Light your hanukkiyot during the service, then join the fun at the Ta’am 8500 Hanukkah dinner. Register: participate. RSVP: Glenda Gelgor, [email protected] tedallas.org/taam8500
GOD AND OTHER QUESTIONS A Community Forum for Parents
With Lisa Miller, Ph.D., Author of “The Spiritual Child”
Don’t miss the chance to learn from renowned clinical psychologist Lisa Miller, who explores the scientific connections between spirituality and health. Saturday, November 11
Tuesday, November 14 5pm 7pm | Stern Chapel Havdalah with Mama Doni No charge; RSVPs requested: participate.tedallas.org/ spiritualchild RSVP: This lecture is made possible by grants from the participate.tedallas.org/prayer/tot-shabbat Leonard M. Cohen Adult Education Fund, Women of Reform Judaism and the Early Childhood Education Center.
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We’re Going to Israel Dec. 22, 2017-Jan. 2, 2018
Awesome Itinerary B’nai Mitzvah that Rock Best Breakfasts Ever The Bus Where it Happens History: Not Just for Nerds Information Session Sunday, Nov. 12
12:15pm, Linz Hall Meet our leaders! Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi Daniel Utley Karen Hoffman Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected] Two Other Opportunities in 2018! Dallas Community Chai Mission to Israel With Rabbi Debra Robbins This nine-day mission, Feb. 12-20, 2018, includes stops in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and the Western Galilee, Dallas’ partnership region. Choose a customized track that matches your interests. Contact: Sarah Golman, [email protected], 214.615.5275
Birthright Israel The Atid community of young adults in their 20s and 30s is planning a summer journey through the Birthright Israel Foundation, for ages 22-26. It’s a great way to experience the magic of Israel with your friend group. Contact: Alex Null, [email protected]
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Nefesh Mountain NOVEMBER 10-12, 2017
Bring on the Jewish Bluegrass!
The award-winning Jewish husband-and-wife duo of Doni Zasloff and Eric Lindberg bring their unique sound to Temple on Nov. 10-12 in a weekend packed full of unforgettable musical experiences.
} FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 } SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11
6:15pm: Congregational Shabbat Evening Service 10:30am: Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
7:45pm: Ta’am 8500 dinner 5pm: Tot Shabbat (for early childhood students and their RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500 families) RSVP: tedallas.org/prayer/totshabbat
6:30pm: Congregational Havdalah Concert RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/nefeshmountainhavdallah
Rock with Mama Doni
For families with children up to Grade 4, with their parents!
} SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12 9:30-10:30am | Stern Chapel
This weekend is made possible by the Leo and Rhea Fay Fruhman Foundation in memory of Leonard B. Fruhman
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