Temple Adath Israel Bulletin

Mid‐June/July 2018 Tammuz/Av 5778 FROM Deborah Nelson installed THE ’S as Temple’s 55th president STUDY

David Wirtscha�er

“RGB”: Bipartisan lessons from a highly Deborah Nelson spoke during the June 3 annual meeting. Seated from left are Mickey Hernandez, TAI secretary; Charlie Crouch, treasurer; and Rabbi David Wirtschafter. partisan film Just a few hours after our Deborah Nelson became the 55th person members Charlie Crouch, treasurer, and annual congregational to serve as president of Temple Adath Mickey Hernandez, secretary. The meeting, I found myself with Israel when she was installed during the position of second vice president, most my family at The annual meeting on June 3. Nelson, who recently held by Lou Bograd, was Theatre watching the new had been vice president, replaced eliminated this year as part of bylaw Ruth Bader Ginsburg Jonathan Miller changes that were approved by the documentary. Truth be told, Joining her on the Executive Committee congregation in 2016. Those changes also I was more in the mood for for 2018-19 are Rick Clewett, newly reduced the overall number of board a mindless action movie, a installed vice president; returning See MEETING, Page 5 thriller or comedy, but I’m See RABBI, Page 9 Efforts under way for TAI’s 3rd Jewish Food It’s here! Festival; volunteers and sponsors needed Read more on Page 5 For the third consecutive year, TAI will present the Lexington Jewish Food Festival at the end of August. As before, volunteers are needed for cooking and baking, and to help in a variety of ways late June for the return of The Chew-ish on the day of the festival, Sunday, Aug. Times, a weekly newsletter devoted to 26. Previous volunteers will tell you how keeping you updated on the food festival much fun it is to be involved. If you’re as the event nears. interested in joining the food festival In the meantime, if you’re interested in crew, contact Samye Stith at being a festival sponsor, contact Ben [email protected]. Baker at [email protected]. We For more information about the appreciate financial donations of any size festival, including cooking and baking and/or in-kind donations of goods and schedules, check your email starting in services for festival use.

Meet our new members Walter and Toby Troffkin Walter and Toby are both retired and have lived in Lexington since 2005. They have two sons and four grandchildren, who don’t live in Lexington. Walter was born in Brooklyn, graduated from Brooklyn College and SUNY Downstate College of Medicine. He specialized in child and adolescent psychiatry and was in private practice in the Philadelphia area for 35 years, treating children and adults. He also is an emeritus faculty member of the Psychoanalytic Institute. Toby was born in Cincinnati and graduated from the University of Cincinnati. She majored in microbiology and later earned a master’s degree in child development at Bryn Mawr College. Her professional life was spent as a free-lance manuscript editor. Toby joined the newly formed Juliets group at Temple and then was welcomed as a new member family in March.

Trey and Carly Conatser Trey and Carly moved to Lexington about 2 years ago when Trey began his career at the working for the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching. Carly is a published poet (author of the steam sequence and editor of the why and later) and teaches yoga in Lexington as well as serving as the editor of Shalom magazine. Together they love cooking, hiking, yoga, reading and writing. The Temple’s emphasis on social justice and inclusivity is what appealed most to them when they were thinking about what kind of community they wanted to raise their daughter in. Baby Girl Conatser arrives in August!

Ellen Leichtman Ellen, originally from Brooklyn, N.Y., moved to Kentucky in 2003 and was employed in the criminal justice department at Eastern Kentucky University. She also has a doctorate in world music. Ellen became familiar with the Temple through Zumba, the Caregivers Support Group and the Juliets, and decided to join.

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 2 needed a school, a FROM THE gathering place, a community and a rabbi: PRESIDENT’S We needed a temple. And what wonderful DESK we have had, each leaving a permanent mark on our family. I am grateful to call David Wirtschafter Rabbi. He is Deborah a scholarly, kind and Nelson ethical man who anchors our congregation with the strongest Jewish values. TAI was here to The Nelson family of six includes, from left, Bela, 15; Tess, 11; Deborah; Ruth, 17; and Abe, 14. Needing welcome our family because of the devotion a spiritual and commitment of Meet Deborah Nelson previous generations of Deborah Nelson didn’t take the direct route to becoming home, my Lexington Jews. Their president of Temple Adath Israel. time, their work and their She was born in Bangkok, and has lived in Moscow; family found financial commitment Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo; London, built and sustained this England; Washington, D.C.; New Haven, Conn.; Chicago; more at TAI place. TAI is thriving Boston and Philadelphia. because it welcomes each She and her husband, Pete, also spent a year traveling Upon arriving in new generation and makes around the world, spending most of their time at an NGO in Lexington 12 years ago, a place for all who seek it. Orissa, India. our family sought out Look no further than your So how did this daughter of foreign service officers end up Temple Adath Israel and Temple board, committee in Lexington, where she has lived longer than anywhere found a Jewish, spiritual chairs, staff and many else? The answer is a pretty common one. home that has made all the wonderful musicians to The Nelsons moved to Lexington from Philly in 2006 so difference to our lives in see an institution that is Pete could work at the University of Kentucky Sanders- Lexington and to our fueled by energy and Brown Center on Aging. He is an experimental children’s Jewish devotion from longtime neuropathologist who conducts research on dementia, identities. Our family’s and new congregants including Alzheimer’s disease. Deb is an education policy experience underscores a alike. researcher for the Legislative Research Commission of the truth that will fuel my With great enthusiasm Kentucky General Assembly, an interest that grew out of work as your Temple and faith, I look forward her work as a classroom teacher in high-poverty schools. president: institutional life to working with you to Since their arrival, the Nelson family has grown to include is critical for to make sure our Temple four children: Ruth, 17; Bela, 15; Abe 14; and Tess, 11. thrive from generation to continues to thrive. I know Her parents, now retired, live here, too. Deb’s mother, generation. this job will not always be Raised by Jewish Ellie Sutter, moved to Lexington when the Nelsons did and easy, but I am certain it lives down the block. Deb’s father, Will Sutter, moved to mothers who themselves presents more opportun- were reared in the heart of Lexington about 10 years ago. ities than challenges. The Nelsons joined TAI as soon as they moved to immigrant communities, Please keep in touch with my husband, Pete, and I Lexington, and Deb remembers that “congregants reached any special interests or out to us right away. I remember Rose Rita Wurmser absorbed Jewish identities. enthusiasms or ways the We were encouraged to presiding at the oneg table with a big, welcoming smile. Temple might grow to Jack Joffe was also a constant, beaming presence in our think for ourselves and to meet your spiritual needs. make our own choices as early days at the Temple.” Together we can do the Deb describes TAI as a “lifeline … a place where I know adults, so we chose: We work that will continue to I can find passionate, caring, lively people who also love are Jews. Our mothers make us worthy of calling Torah and kugel.” She is also grateful to TAI “for helping passed the flame to us, but ourselves a sacred me and Pete nurture positive Jewish identities in our we could not teach our community. children.” children in the same way With gratitude, our mothers taught us. We Deborah See NELSON, Page 6

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 3 Leila Abou-Jaoudé, High School. She daughter of plans to attend the Drs. Walid University of Abou-Jaoudé and Pennsylvania in the Jacqueline fall. Sugarman, graduated Eliana Shapere, BAR MITZVAH May 31 from daughter of Al Shapere Aaron Yelowitz Lafayette High School. She plans and Beth Ellen Rosenbaum, and Beth Yelowitz to attend Princeton University in graduated June 1 from Tates Creek invite you to share in their New Jersey in the fall. High School. After taking a gap great happiness as their son Isabel Booker, daughter of year to work and travel, Eliana Bill and Debra Booker, graduated plans to attend Barnard College of WEXLER HARRY YELOWITZ June 1 from Bryan Station High Columbia University in New York is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah School. She plans to attend the City in fall 2019. University of Cincinnati in 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 7, 2018 the fall. Travis at Temple Adath Israel Lily Kaufman, daughter of and Susan 124 North Ashland Avenue Micah and Mimi Kaufman, Voglesong graduated June 1 from Henry Clay welcomed Kiddush luncheon immediately High School. She plans to attend their fourth following the morning service the University of Cincinnati in the child, fall. daughter Wexler also will participate Sarah Potts, daughter of Brian Charlotte Olivia, on May 16. in the Shabbat evening service and Elaine Potts, graduated The Voglesongs also are parents to at 7 p.m. Friday, July 6 May 26 from Woodford County Brayden, Josslyn and Genevieve.

Camp Shalom sessions start Jewish yoga schedules July 23; don’t forget to sign up 2 summer Registration is open for 2018 sessions of Camp Shalom, which will sessions return this year to Camp Shawano, a Sessions this summer Lexington site owned by Girl Scouts of will be at 12:30 p.m. Kentucky’s Wilderness Road. Sunday, June 17 and Day camp will run Monday through Friday, July 23-Aug. July 15, in the temple 3, with one- or two-week sessions. lbrary. Sessions are led A mini overnight camp for children entering grades 2-6 by Carly Sachs Conatser will be Aug. 6-10. and are designed to Between the day and overnight sessions, Camp Shalom accommodate all levels. will mark its 50th anniversary with a celebration Aug. 3-5. The cost is $5 for For more information about this summer’s events at temple members, $10 for others. Camp Shalom, email tamara@ jewishlexington.org or go to After the July session, Jewish yoga will be on Jewishlexington.org/camp-shalom. hiatus; it is expected to return in October.

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 4 Tiny Library installed on Temple lawn It might be tiny, but you can’t miss the Tiny Library that was installed June 5 on the large lawn in front of Temple Adath Israel, 124 North Ashland Avenue. An initiative of the Lexington Public Library, it is one of about 30 book-filled boxes around the city. More installations are planned, but for the moment the box at TAI is the only Tiny Library in the Mentelle, Bell Court, Kenwick, , Chevy Chase, Fairway, Idle Hour, Shriners and Lansdowne Merrick neighborhoods along Richmond and Tates Creek The idea is that passers-by may take a book to enjoy or leave one that others might like. The library’s website describes a Tiny Library as a “miniature community center for sharing books. It’s hyper-local — right in your neighborhood — and it’s free, easy and fun.” The Tiny Library at TAI, which came filled with The box arrived at TAI already stocked with books, is the first in the neighborhood. books for children and adults. The Temple will be responsible for making sure it remains filled with an enticing array of choices. For now, we have enough books to last a few months, depending on how much the box is used. There will be a call for donations at some point. The Tiny Library boxes were designed by Nomi Design, a Lexington firm that donated its services. They sit on a concrete base and are made of steel, wood and plexiglass, “with an eye toward elegance, durability and ease of use,” according Lexpublib.org. For more information, go to Lexpublib.org/tinylibrary.

a child discover their passion for And speaking of books … reading. Leave all donations on TAI member Max Bograd, who will be a senior in the fall the front porch of the Bograd at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, is collecting books home at 12 Mentelle Park; the to donate to school libraries around the city, including drive ends June 25. elementary, middle and high schools. If you have questions, contact If you have any old books for school-age children that Max by text at (859) 321-2553 or you don’t know what to do with, please donate and help email at [email protected].

Juliets set MEETING term, and Samye Miller remaining three Temple Con�nued from Page 1 Stith, whose own term officers, including the for summer ended this year, will stay on president and vice members from 15 to nine; the board to complete the president, must be Jewish The Juliets, a TAI social that change is being phased last year of Clewett’s term. members in good standing. group for women 60 and in over three years. Leaving the board are Also approved was a older, will meet at 2:30 New to the board this Amy Messer, Lowell bylaw change that allows p.m. Wednesday, June 20 year are Mary Engel and Nigoff and Kim Rosenstein. the temple treasurer to and July 18. Tim Grossman. Grossman Also during this month’s serve for up to five Each meeting consists of is serving his first term, annual meeting, changes consecutive years. All other a nosh and conversation. and Engel has served were approved that allow a officers will continue to be The only thing on the previously. Rebecca Young non-Jewish member of allowed to serve in a agenda is having an will remain on the board for TAI to serve as Temple position for up to three enjoyable time. her second consecutive treasurer or secretary. The consecutive years. Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 5 July 13 News YBJ “By The Candlelight” Shabbat Dinner Join Young Bluegrass Jews at 7 p.m. for a Shabbat dinner hosted by From Ilyssa Salomon. For more details, check out the YBJ Facebook group or contact [email protected]. June 20 A Toast to Federation’s Future July 15 Annual fundraiser at private home, featuring Michelle Hirsch, co- PJ Library Storytime and Coffee With Therapy Dogs chair of Jewish Federations of North America National Young 11 a.m. at Wild Fig Books & Coffee, 726 North Limestone. Read to Leadership Cabinet. 7:30 p.m. More information: the dogs and do a craft. More info: [email protected]. [email protected]. July 19, Aug. 1 June 24 YBJ “Brews With Jews” Take Me Out to the Ballgame with PJ Library Join Young Bluegrass Jews at 6 p.m. July 19 at Thursday Night Live 2:05 p.m. ; vs. Columbia at Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside. Scheduled band: Tony Fireflies. Free for children 11 and younger. PJ Library will cover and the Tan Lines. On Aug. 1, the group will gather at Rock House admission for adults and older children who sign up by June 16. Brewing, 119 Luigart Court. For more details, check the YBJ Email [email protected] to RSVP. Facebook group or [email protected]. June 26, July 31 Lunch & Learn With Our Local Rabbis JFB is Hiring June’s discussion leader is Rabbi Uri Smith; July’s is Rabbi Moshe The federation is seeking qualified individuals to fill these Smolkin. Noon at JFB office, 1050 Chinoe Road. RSVP to Rabbi positions: Sharon Cohen at [email protected].  Sales associate for Shalom June 28; July 12, 26  Camp Shalom summer staff (CITs, counselors, program JFS Caregiver Support Group specialists, group leaders, assistant director) The group will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. at Temple Adath Israel. It is Contact Tamara ([email protected] or a confidential and supportive environment for family members, 859-268-0672) or visit JFB’s Career Center at friends and caregivers, offering support, education and an exchange Jewishlexington.org to find out more. of ideas. More information: [email protected].

NELSON During her tenure as president, Jewish homes and what interests or Con�nued from Page 3 Deb’s goals include initiating efforts talents they bring to it. We know that to repair the Holocaust Torah; the foundations of Jewish institutional She initially joined the board as a honoring the wishes of donors to TAI life are shifting under our feet. This is way to give back, but she “remained endowment funds intended for adult a great moment to ask, guided by our because I enjoy people immensely and education and music; and encouraging rabbi and by visiting scholars and am inspired by all the personal gifts of even more eating together, especially speakers, what it means to be a time and talent that it takes to keep the on the Sabbath. Reform Jew in 2018. The many temple running. Also, volunteering at And, she says, “we still have great different answers we are likely to get the temple is satisfying: You can make opportunities for growth, especially will only strengthen our worship, our a difference right away if you “inreach” -- knowing more about what continuing study and our efforts to are willing to work. our congregants are seeking in their repair the world.”

Directory change: TEMPLE ADATH ISRAEL MISSION STATEMENT Temple Adath Israel is a Reform Jewish congregation linked to a tradition Daniel Nadav Baker of welcoming those searching for a community committed to honoring the 3494 Ormond Circle, 40517 dignity we all share as children of the one God by embracing these enduring [email protected] Jewish values: AVODAH (Worship); TALMUD TORAH (Torah Study); Phone (606) 310‐9961 TZEDEK (Social Justice); and KEHILAH (Community). Our mission is to inspire our congregants’ Jewish engagement and to ensure a vibrant Jewish Tamara Ohayan present and future by nurturing the many generations of our community. 2100 Mangrove Drive, 40513 We share a commitment to the Reform Jewish foundational beliefs [email protected] of furthering individual and communal spiritual growth, while recognizing Phone (859) 420‐3925 a range of personal philosophies, practices and needs. We are the community center through which our families can celebrate faith, justice, and the blessings of family lives present, and future.

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 6 YAHRZEIT…...These we remember….

June 15 June 29 July 20 Dora Fine William Clemmons Sr. Henrie�a S. Davis Herman Abel Ada S. Gail Alva U. Coyle Robert E. Ellsworth Malvina Alexander Robert Gelbard Dorothy Day Jeffrey Kaufmann Eleanor Benbla� Rabbi Samuel Goldenson Harold Louis Diamond Edith I. Weil Florence Bernard Bertha Goldstein David Fine Sidney Witzer Marvin Weil Bing August E. Hammel Ester Meta Gross Sol Bloomeld Harold B. Jacobson Aaron Hymson July 6 Regina Capilouto Esther Kaplan Albert Isaacs Israel Abi�an Morris Clayman Alice Weil Mickler Joseph Manus "Jay" Liebman Charles H. Barre� Howard Leon Dutkin Be�e Miller Manuel Lowenthal Idah Lavin Cantor Arnold E. Fields Edwin H. Sallye Barne� Slaughter Max Henry Cohen Sheri Forman Moysey Orlov Mar�n Solomon Lillian Cooperstein Louis Goldman Lea Rudder Edward Steinberg LaVerne Hanes Emberton Victoria Greenberg Louis Scher Irvin Stern, Jr. Minnie Gelber George Higdon Mary Schoenfeld Libby Wenneker Arthur S�x Glazer Stanley Isenstein Carolyn Schulzinger Dr. David E. Gu�man Rose Kornreich Harry I. Shuman June 22 Marion House Chaim Lazurik Florinne E. Starr David Ades Dr. Irving F. Kanner Moishe Lazurik Eugene J. Straus Miriam Mitchell Arlen Anita Weinberger Mersack Miriam Mayer Leo Umansky Anita Roos Baker Dr. Sherman E. Miller Keith Mizell William D. Wagner Sr. William Biederman Be�y Mickler Wides Thurman Newman Maurice Weil Jr. Jayne Bolo�n Louise Robin Dr. Jonathan Wirtscha�er Morris Bryan July 13 Margaret Sampliner Saye Florence R. Freed L. Edward Abraham Alex Wenneker Frances Jaffe Goldenberg Emanuel Biederman In Memoriam………. Nathan Gordon Alex Cohen July 27 Louis Hustedde Robert Darlow Graham Beck Joanne Thomas Abraham, Keitha T. Isenstein Kenny Doctrow Steven Hillard Bernzweig sister‐in‐law of Harriett Simon Jacobs Alice Frankel Harry Cohen Rose and aunt of David Emanuel Jaffe Michael K. Hall Paul Freed (Marsha) Rose Mae Kahan Rose Helfand Doris Freed Alvin Kaplan Dr. Richard Kelly Jennie Kaplan Joyce Wenneker, wife of Ruth Kessler Sanford Lowenthal Nikki Jo Katzman James Wenneker Bessie Kessler June Wallace Lundquist Bertram S. Leopold Annie Kovinow Barne� Mersack Janice S. Lipton Jim Delk, brother‐in‐law of Barbara Liebman Dorothy Feinberg Michaels Michael (Max) Marx Connie and Joe Grobstein Ann M. Lincoln Michael Moscow Alma Miller Leslie Ann Lipton Dorothy C. Munich Samuel Milner Stuart Harris, husband of Leslie Masover Irma Jean Roffwarg Edna Natow Penny Miller Harris, the Sarah K. Mickler Vivian Abraham Shraberg Efraim Siegel mother of Jonathan (Lisa) Tinya Norris Dorothy Shuster Julia Weisenberg Miller and Jennifer Miller Morton Rosenberg Bud Smith Edith Sabel Wile Benjamin Rubin Marvin Smoak Saul Zusman Isaiah Scheeline Jr. Eugene Straus May their memories Beth Tesker Maury Weil Aug. 3 be for a blessing Mrs. Mar�n Weinberger Ada Wikler Carroll G. Cole

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 7 July 27 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Shabbat 7 p.m.

SHABBAT SERVICES July 28 Kollel Study 9 a.m. Parsha 11 a.m. June 15 Va’etchanan ‐ Deuteronomy 3:23 ‐ 7:11 Shabbat 7 p.m. Lorne Dechtenberg will lead us in song Aug. 4 Jewish Texts 9 a.m. June 16 Parsha 11 a.m. Kollel Study 9 a.m. Eikev ‐ Deuteronomy 7:12 ‐ 11:25 Parsha 11 a.m. Korach ‐ Numbers 16:1 ‐ 18:32 KOLLEL STUDY GROUP

June 22 Kollel meets at 9:00 a.m. every two Shabbat 7 p.m. weeks in the TAI Library. The group Shir Adat will lead us in song explores cultural, ethical and

historical aspects of our 4,000‐year June 23 tradition. The emphasis is on dialogue and Jewish Texts 9 a.m. exploration. Please join us any time. We will get Parsha 11 a.m. together on June 16 and 30, and July 14 and 28. Chukat ‐ Numbers 19:1 ‐ 22:1

June 29 JEWISH TEXTS STUDY Shabbat 7 p.m. Lorne Dechtenberg will lead us in song We will discuss selected readings in rabbinic literature on alternate June 30 Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. in the Kollel Study 9 a.m. library. The discussion is always Parsha 11 a.m. lively and informative, and you can join the group Balak ‐ Numbers 22:2 ‐ 25:9 anytime. We will meet on June 23, and July 7 and 21.

July 6 PARSHA Shabbat 7 p.m. Join us each Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. in the July 7 library as we take a look at the Torah portion for each Jewish Texts 9 a.m. week. We will meet on June 16, 23 and 30, and July Wexler Yelowitz Bar Mitzvah 10:30 a.m. 14, 21 and 28 (no Parsha on July 7 due to Wexler Pinchas ‐ Numbers 25:10 ‐ 30:1 Yelowitz Bar Mitzvah).

July 13 Shabbat 7 p.m.

July 14 Kollel Study 9 a.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS Parsha 11 a.m. Matot‐Masei ‐ Numbers 30:2 ‐ 36:13 Execu�ve Commi�ee Thursday, July 5 @ 6:30 p.m. July 20 Thursday, Aug. 2 @ 6:30 p.m. Shabbat 7 p.m. Board of Trustees July 21 Tuesday, July 10 @ 6:30 p.m. Jewish Texts 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8 @ 6:30 p.m. Parsha 11 a.m. Devarim ‐ Deuteronomy 1:1 ‐ 3:22

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 8 RABBI better appreciate our perspective. This 3. Deuteronomy 34:7 says of Moses applies not only to the legal realm of that even at the age of 120, “his eyes Con�nued from Page 1 arguing in open court or deliberating were undimmed and his vigor glad we went. There is no denying this behind closed doors with fellow unabated.” RBG’s physical and film is an homage to Justice Ginsburg. justices. It holds true for any setting at intellectual stamina are phenomenal. It has very few critical things to say any time. Calibrated for age and BMI, many of us about her. It isn’t fair and balanced, and 2. Pirkei Avot 5:16 teaches: “Any far younger than she cannot do the it doesn’t claim to be. It is however, love that is dependent on something, RGB workout. Having survived two highly informative, intellectually when that thing perishes, so, too, does forms of cancer, RBG practices what entertaining and, at times, really funny. the love.” Far too many us have fallen Judaism preaches. She takes care The reason I’m applauding it as a rabbi, into the trap of making friendship of her body like a precious gift and however, is that through its depiction dependent on political agreement. The conveys gratitude for the miracle of life of RGB, the film proffers some life film dedicates a good deal of time to itself. The long hours she puts in are lessons that we could really use right Ginsburg’s friendship with her late an inspiring reminder of what it means now. Supreme Court colleague, Justice to truly love what one does. As 1. Talmud, Nedarim 22b tells us: Antonin Scalia. The fact that they journalist Nina Totenberg wryly “When an intelligent people get angry, disagreed on a host of key issues observes, “RGB has become a rock wisdom leaves them.” RBG credits her wasn’t an issue for their friendship. star at age 84.” May her refusal to mother with imparting this essential They loved , the opera allow age, the loss of a loved one, piece of emotional wisdom. She and good food. Their mutual respect political disappointments or even cautions the viewer to be wary of . and affection wasn’t dependent on cancer to determine what we can When we’re angry the content of what shared political perspective. Their and cannot do be an example to us all. we are saying is eclipsed by how we friendship was strong enough to Wishing you a wonderful summer! express it. It doesn’t help anyone to accommodate those differences. David

CONTRIBUTIONS

FLOWER FUND graduates, in apprecia�on of Lisa Miller for wonderful Connie Jo Miller in memory of Sarah Aus�n Miller Mussar classes, thank you to outgoing board members and Stacy Bloomeld in memory of Minna H. Bloomeld and good wishes to incoming board members Julian Bloomeld Robin and Steve Gall in memory of Daniel Adams ROBERT S. MILLER FUND Stacy Bloomeld in memory of Carolyn Davis and Irene Samye and Darryl S�th in memory of Jonas Weil Caudill Bloomeld Kim and Rob Rosenstein in memory of Stuart Harris Jerry and Karen Sander in memory of Hans Julius Sander and Rita Sander SHERMAN AND FANNIE MILLER FUND David and Phyllis Shakib in memory of Yafa Shakib and Samye and Darryl S�th in memory of Carroll G. Cole, Nematoullah Shakib Nathan Gordon, Dr. Richard T. Kelly, Tanya Herman, Michele Erdmann in memory of Samuel Kahan Joseph Arie Miller, Dr. Sherman E. Miller and Robert B. S�th JoAnn Miller in memory of Maxwell Bloom Ilyse Lonsbury in memory of Rita and Seymour Nichtberger RABBI FUND In memory of Barbara Hymson Frommer: Sandy Levy, Jon GENERAL FUND Keilson, David Newman, Fred Nervo, The Diamond Family, Lowell Nigoff with thanks to Joel Kohler Karen Zelmar, Susan and Leonard Rosenstein, Jane Alan and Nancy Bloomeld in memory of Erle Levy Johnston, Kim and Rob Rosenstein, Ann Rosenstein Giles and Bill Giles, Janice and Andre Bolaffi, Samye and Darryl CINDY KLINE MEMORIAL FUND S�th, JoAnn and Byron Lavan, Rita and Larry Steinberg, Emily Rubinson Kline Eddie and Gloria Baker Feinstein, Bobbie Baker

In memory of Jonas Weil: Liz S�ffel, Dr. and Mrs. Floyd L’CHAIM FUND Scales The Stewart Home TZEDAKAH FUND LIBRARY FUND The Stewart Home Elayne and Ralph Crystal wishing Mazel Tov to high school

Volume 85, Issue 5 Page 9 Easy ways to give by doing what you already do

Do you shop at Amazon? Who doesn’t buy groceries? Go through the Temple website (Lextai.org) to do your Amazon shopping. Register your Kroger Just click on the Amazon icon on the bo�om Plus card, designate half of the home page, and a por�on of your TAI as your charity of purchase will go to the Temple! choice, and the temple will receive money each quarter based on a percentage of spending. If you already have an online Kroger account but haven’t designated TAI as your charity, go to Krogercommunityrewards.com and sign in. From the list of charity options, choose “Temple Adath Israel.” If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, you can get one at the customer service desk at any Kroger. Go to Krogercommunityrewards.com, then: 1. Click on Sign In/Register. Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY Getting rid of your old car? in the “New Customer?” box. Donate it to the temple and take a tax 2. Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering ZIP break! Contact Laura Creamer to find out code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email more. address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions. You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email. 3. Click on My Account and use your email address and Buy BHG (Malone's, password to proceed to the next step. Drake’s, Aqua 4. Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information Sushi, Harry's, OBC and input your Kroger Plus card number. 5. Update or confirm your information. Kitchen) Gi� Cards 6. Enter the NPO number (10073) for TAI or, from list of Everyone who buys gi� cer�cates from Bluegrass organizations, select and click on Temple Adath Israel Hospitality Group may designate 20 percent of the and then click on confirm. purchase amount to Temple Adath Israel. Please To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see TAI’s note : This dona�on is available only with ONLINE name on the right side of your information page. purchases. Buyers are NOT able to make dona�ons Purchases will not count for TAI until your card is with gi� cards purchased at BHG restaurants. registered. Just follow these simple steps: If you use your phone number at the register, call 1. Go to GiveBHG.com. 1‐800‐576‐4377, then select option 4 to get your 2. Select a BHG Gi� at the bo�om of the page and Kroger Plus card number. click on it. Fill in the amount and choose “Temple NOTE: For TAI to receive credit for your Adath Israel” from the dropdown list where it says “Charity Op�on.” purchases, you must swipe your registered Your gi� card will be sent in the mail within two Kroger Plus card or use the phone number

business days, and TAI will receive 20 percent of the linked to your registered Plus card at the time gi� card amount. It couldn’t be easier! of purchase.

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David Wirtschafter Laura Creamer Rabbi Administrator [email protected] [email protected] ELECTED BOARD OF TRUSTEES Deborah Nelson Tom Brennan President Brotherhood President Jo Belin Ann Buckholtz Rick Clewett Kristen Hoffman and Jori Sussman Jan Cerel Vice President Youth Education Coordinators Mary Engel Tom Grossman Charlie Crouch Katherine Henry Garry Hoover Treasurer Preschool Director Samye Miller Stith Jo Stone Mickey Hernandez Elissa Weinstein Susan Voglesong Secretary Sisterhood President Elissa Weinstein Rebecca Young Jonathan Miller Immediate Past President

TEMPLE FUNDS Contributions may be made to any of the following funds. Acknowledgment will be made to the individual or family honored and will be listed in the Bulletin. Please check the fund of your choice. Fund descriptions may be found on pages 20 & 21 of your Temple Yearbook/Directory . All donations not specifically directed to one of the funds listed below will be placed in the Temple Hineni: Here I Am Reserve Fund.

Adolph A. & Celia F. Abraham Music Fund Dr. Sherman E. & Fannie H. Miller Memorial Fund Anita & Harold Baker Trust Fund Music & Worship Program Fund Max Berman Memorial Library Fund Outreach Program Fund Bloomfield Family Fund Prayer Book Fund Jayne Bolotin Memorial Fund Preschool Fund Building Fund for the Future Rabbi’s Fund TAI Brotherhood Fund Religious School Program Fund Centennial Fund Rose Family Fund  Gerson Family Fund Rosenstein Family Fund  Green Team Betty Rosenthal Rabbinic Chair Fund  Dr. Victoria Greenberg Rabbinical Intern Fund Ricky Rozen Memorial Fund  Hineni: Here I Am Reserve Fund Bob & Larry Scher Memorial Fund  Maurice Hymson Adult Education Fund Shir Adat Fund  Maurice Kaufmann Adult Programming Fund Skuller-Cohen-Cerel Fund  Cindy J. Kline Memorial Fund David, Ruth & Al Sommer Fund  L’Chaim Fund Carolyn & Herman Straus Memorial Fund  Marilyn & Arthur Lieber Board Leadership Fund Temple Adath Israel Legacy Fund  Anita W. Mersack Woman of Valor Award Fund Tzedakah/Social Action Fund Mersack Scholarship Fund Uniongram (Sisterhood YES) Fund Memorial Book Fund Wurmser Family Fund Youth Education Fund Robert S. Miller Fund

Please accept my enclosed donation in the amount of $______for the fund checked above.  For the recovery of ______

In honor of ______

In memory of ______

Please notify family of/or______

Address if not a Temple member______12