August-September 2019 | Tammuz/Av/Elul/Tishrei 5779 | Vol. 45 No. 10

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SPECIAL PULLOUT INSIDE! READY Israel TO 2020, THE YEAR IN PREVIEW ROCK two 2019-2020 P. 22 ways! P. 23 CLERGY MESSAGE Entering Sacred Time; Making Sacred Meaning

avid Stern i D bb a R hen it comes to a And all the more so for the days following the High Holy sacred day, Judaism Days: How will we extend the commitments we make so that holds that 24 hours our best personal intentions turn into best personal practices? just isn’t enough. As How can we borrow from ordinary time to extend the sacred? RabbisW Michael Katz and Gershon But I believe the rabbis’ principle is as much about how we Schwartz point out, Shabbat should fill the everyday as it is for how we extend a holiday, as much technically last from sundown Friday about measuring deeds as it is about measuring hours. As I to sundown Saturday, but instead, we think about my days in the new year ahead, how can I better traditionally light Shabbat candles 18 minutes before sunset move things from the column of the ordinary to the column on Friday, and don’t conclude Shabbat until three stars of the holy? If every single day has sacred potential, a spark appear in the sky on Saturday night. Shabbat lasts closer to of possibility for us to uncover and activate, an invitation to 25 hours than 24. each one of us to bring more justice and decency into the The same holds for Yom Kippur—traditionally, one world, to restrain our selfish impulses, to diminish our own begins the fast before sundown to stretch out the sanctity of anger and increase our compassion, to deepen our connection the day—and for other Jewish sacred times as well. In the and commitment to our tradition and its values—how well tractate of the Talmud dedicated to Rosh Hashanah and the do we do at borrowing from an ordinary moment to make marking of sacred time, the sages articulate this core principle it sacred? of borrowing time from an ordinary day to lengthen a sacred Yes, the rabbis were interested in how we count the day—mosifin meichol al kodesh—we add from the ordinary onto hours of the day, but they were interested even more in how the sacred. we fill them—with acts of kindness or cruelty, concern for Why? One reason seems clear: We value the sacred times self or concern for others, with open heart or closed hand. so much we don’t want them to end. Think of how hard it is If, according to the rabbis, even the numbered hours of the to say good-bye at the end of a visit with a dear friend or a day can be extended by human discretion, then surely how vacation with far-scattered family; we tack on all the time we we use those hours is a matter of our own choice as well. can to keep the experience going. Think of everything we Our choice, and our daily God-given capacity to transform attach to a wedding: perhaps a blessing the week before, all something ordinary into something sacred: a kitchen table the events of the day, the party late into the evening, even conversation, a response to suffering, the one extra breath the near-Talmudic requirement of gathering for bagels the that yields listening instead of a barbed reply. next morning. It’s all a way of fulfilling the rabbinic dictum: Mosifin meichol al kodesh—we add from the ordinary to We add from the ordinary onto the sacred. grow the sacred. May the rabbis’ dictum be both our challenge As we head into the High Holy Days, adding from the and our blessing in the new year ahead. Shanah Tovah! ordinary onto the sacred takes on specific meaning. How, before and after, will we extend the sacred potential of these Days of Awe? What will our preparation be—the logistical (how many are coming, how are we getting to services, what are we serving, what can we bring) and especially the spiritual. We begin asking long before we enter the prayer space: Who have I been in the past year? How can I prepare my heart to make the explorations of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur more meaningful? What are the practices—of reflection, of honest conversation, of genuine apology and genuine acceptance—that we can activate even before we enter the sacred day?

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IN THIS ISSUE

temple names HOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGE Shabbat Services 8 Tishah B’Av 8 MEREDITH O’BYRNE High Holy Days 9-13 as executive director Sukkot 14 COMMUNITY PAGE Clergy Message 2 President Chris Cheniae We caught up with Meredith this summer Meet Meredith O’Byrne 3 has announced that just before she started her official duties. Our Community 4 Meredith O’Byrne has Not surprisingly, she’s excited too! Welcome Shabbat 5 been selected as the new Executive Director for What most excites you about starting Temple Cares Support 5 Temple. She is the sixth the role? URJ Biennial 7 executive to serve in I want to help bridge the gap between the Brotherhood Events 7 this role, and comes generations by respecting and upholding our Telling Temple 21 to Temple from the hospitality and event rich traditions and culture, while ensuring the Temple Journeys 23 management industry. congregation and community are moving FOR FAMILIES PAGE Meredith, 40, who moved to Dallas forward with the modern times as the world Meet Songleader Ian Simpson 22 three years ago from New York with her we live in continues to change and evolve. husband, Ryan, was selected from a I believe that my Jewish upbringing, inclusive Tot Shabbat 22 robust field of candidates in the private beliefs and extensive work experience will YL+E Opening Day 22 and nonprofit sectors. She has served EY allow me to do just that. EMPTY NESTERS PLUS PAGE as Global Operations Leader/Americas g2g 7 Meetings and Events Leader since 2015, How do you think your corporate skills will The Well 15 and worked in a number of other positions at help you transition into your role at Temple? the international financial services company I’ve been in hospitality and event WRJ & BROTHERHOOD PAGE since 2005. She and her family are members management for almost 20 years and am WRJ Events 6 of our congregation, and she has become excited to share my passion in making Stretch & Schmooze 6 particularly familiar with Temple as the everyone feel welcomed, included and Sip & Spa Under the Stars 6 mother of two boys, Charlie and Jack, in the engaged. In addition, I want to bring my Honey Sales 6 Early Childhood Education Center. experience leading businesses and people Brotherhood Meetings 7 “Meredith is the right executive for to support Temple operations and be a Temple Emanu-El,” says Chris, who led the meaningful contributor to why we thrive for FOR 20s AND 30s PAGE search committee with Mike Sims, Temple’s the next 150 years. 14th Annual Burgers and Beer 21 immediate past president. “Her corporate Late Night Shabbat 8 experience, oversight of significant budgets Please tell us a bit about your background. ADULT LEARNING PAGE and proven management skills impressed the We moved here from New York over 3 years Book Clubs 15 search committee. We know that Meredith ago, primarily for a job opportunity for my Weisberg Library 15 will lead the professional staff with strength, husband, but we fell in love with the city of Torah and Talmud 15 fairness and vision, and be a strong partner Dallas and this community. I have the fondest to the Temple Emanu-El clergy.” memories of growing up in the suburbs of Learn the Ropes of Torah Trope 15 Meredith replaces Rick Rosenberg, who New York but I am honored that I can raise Introduction to Judaism 15 retired in March after 24 years as Executive my children here, in a community where I feel Adult Hebrew 15 Director. Associate Executive Director so connected and inspired. Yoga Emanu-El 15 Karen Hoffman has been serving as Interim 92nd Street Y 21 Executive Director. In addition to Chris and I have always had a love for Judaism. Conversion Mentors Needed 21 Mike, other members of the search committee Throughout my life, whenever I encountered PHILANTHROPY PAGE were Julie Bleicher, Sara Gail, Greg a challenging time or felt alone, I would find Contributions 16-21 Gerstenhaber, Beth Gold and Bob Krakow. peace in God and in my culture. To give back “We are excited to welcome this and be a part of something so important to ARCHIVES PAGE dynamic professional to Temple,” says Rabbi me, not only fulfills a life’s dream, but also is Windows Back Cover David Stern. “Her depth of experience and an undeniable privilege. new perspective will help move us forward in significant and important ways as we continue to look toward the future.”

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OUR COMMUNITY BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH IN MEMORIAM Leslie Bass Dr. Jerold Dennis Michaelson Mother of Leah Milius and Brother of Marcia Wallenstein Sarah Bass Morton Rachofsky Sister of Karen Glosserman Brother of Helen Feldman Joanne H. Blum Jordan Roseman Wife of Cary Blum Husband of Barbara Roseman Oliver Gabriele Brooke Alyson Ebner Mother of Dena Latham Blum Father of Joshua Roseman and August 8 September 7 and Andrew Blum Allison Hagey Son of Robin and Daughter of Ricki and Sister of Richard Hecht, Jr. Jason Gabriele Randy Ebner Brother of Barbara Schulman Frank Thorp Elieff Coppell Middle School East The Episcopal School of Dallas Joe “Papa Joe” Ruskin Father of Tom Elieff Tikkun Olam: Heart House Tikkun Olam: Meals on Father of Marcy Gutow Wheels for Pets Naum Epelfeld Marian Marks Siedhoff Father of Alexander Epelfeld Mother of Susan Goldstein and Dr. Myron Fine Matthew Fuller Husband of Brooke Fine Paul Siegel Father of Dr. Joshua Fine Father of Jodi Clark Dr. Eugene Frenkel Bernard Hank Silver Husband of Rhoda Frenkel Zachary London Husband of Annette Silver Father of Lisa Frenkel and August 24 Anna Kronick Father of Denise Schnitzer and Peter Frenkel Son of Stephanie and September 7 David Silver Daughter of Julie and Rich London Rose Kessel Brother of Fredric Silver Parkhill Junior High School David Kronick Mother of Elaine Stillman, Janet Maxine Stanton Tikkun Olam: Meals on Parish Episcopal School Fletcher, Diane Knight and Tikkun Olam: Jewish Family Wheels for Pets Kenny Kessel Louis Wadel Service Father of Catherine Rose and Ruth J. (Wertheimer) Kleinman Nancy Foster Wife of Harold Kleinman Mother of Lee, Mark, William, Shirley A. Wasserman Jay and Max Kleinman Mother of Alan S. Wasserman Damian Leibaschoff Iris Zahler Brother of Florencia Sada Mother of Warren Zahler Peyton Elizabeth Berman August 31 Jane Bailey Feinstein Sandra Leifer Daughter of Andrea and September 14 Mother of Dr. David Leifer Mark Berman Daughter of Allison and Dealey Montessori Vanguard Jacob Feinstein and International Academy Greenhill School Tikkun Olam: Meals on Tikkun Olam: Meals on Wheels for Pets Wheels for Pets and East BABY NAMINGS Lake Pet Orphanage Margo Joule Beliak Ezra Josephine Mandel Daughter of Tara and Daughter of Amberleigh Josh Beliak and Eli Mandel Granddaughter of Debbi Joseph Jay Cohen and Barry Rothschild Son of Carlie and Alex Cohen Jeremiah Charles Stanton Jacob Raymond Jorgenson Son of Stephanie Langin- Ellie Samantha Weinberg Son of Jessie and Britain Hooper and David Stanton August 31 Oliver Peck Jorgensen (of Florida) Daughter of Melanie and September 14 Grandson of Judi and Adam Daniel Marcel Tschoegl Andrew Weinberg Son of Amy and Kevin Peck Randy Ratner Son of Elanor Schiffman and The Shelton School St. Mark’s School of Texas Matthew Tschoegl Tikkun Olam: Meals on Tikkun Olam: Family Gateway Jude Ellington Kolni-Reed Wheels for Pets and Vogel Alcove Son of Miriam Kolni and Keeva William Zucker Lindsey Reed Son of Kelsey and Grandson of Leah Beth and Harrison Zucker To Martha and Michael Fleisher on the Harold Kolni MAZEL TOV marriage of their daughter, Johanna, to Benjamin (Dovi) David Hirsch, in Rockport, Mass.

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WEDDINGS Rebecca Fine and Erik Kogut Hannah Lust and Justin Bell WELCOME SHABBAT | FRIDAY, AUGUST 23 Erika Purdy and Meet and welcome our new and prospective members for this special annual Mason Patrick Shabbat. Schmooze at the early oneg at 5:45pm, followed by services at 6:15pm Helen Simons and and a Ta’am 8500 dinner following. Jeffrey Feldman Dinner: $20 for adults, $10 for kids ages 5-12, free for kids under 5 and a maximum family rate of $50 for four or more. NEW & RETURNING Register: participate.tedallas.org/welcomeshabbat MEMBERS Deadline to RSVP: August 21 Aaron, Amanda, Nolan and Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Marcus Brown Ta’am Underground: During each Ta’am dinner, children in Kindergarten through 8th Daniella Denn grade can enjoy games, activities and time with friends in the Youth Wing. Kids David, Jenna, Leo and will eat with their families at the Ta’am dinner, and then proceed to the Youth Wing Max Genz after they eat. Rhona Kilstein Childcare: Available during the service in Room 118. Todd, Mackenzie, Ari and Louisa Martin CONVERSIONS Ariana Cook Mason Patrick Temple Cares Blair Watler Healing, hope and help through life’s difficult times

Help ONGOING SUPPORT GROUPS Homebound Caregivers Cancer Support for Women Members Stay August 6; September 3 August 28; September 25 10:30-11:30am | Archives 1-2pm | Room 130-132 Connected Join us as we reach Grief Substance Abuse Support Group out to members in our August 13, 27; September 10, 24 for Friends and Family community who are 11:30am-1pm | Zilbermann Chapel Nine consecutive Thursdays looking for a friendly 6-7pm | Room 130 face to connect to Temple and our wonderful If you have questions about these or any other aspect of support at Temple, community. Volunteers please contact Meredith Pryzant, Director of Member Support, will be asked to visit and [email protected], 214.706.0000, ext. 122. engage with members who want to stay connected with Temple.

If you have an interest in Temple clergy and staff are available to support members or questions about this Finances should never be a barrier to of our community dealing with mental and physical health issues. meaningful new effort, participation in Temple life. Confidential please contact Meredith Please reach out to us if you or a friend or family member is dealing financial assistance is available for Pryzant, Director of with depression, addiction, grief, cancer, chronic conditions, infertility, Member Support, most Temple events, tuition and dues. mobility issues, housing transition, job loss or other conditions. [email protected], 214.706.0000, ext. 122. tedallas.org/community/temple-cares Contact: Meredith Pryzant, [email protected]

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WRJ EVENTS Not a member yet? LILITH SALON Don’t miss out on all the fun and sisterhood! Sunday,September 15 | 3-5pm WRJ’s annual membership drive is going strong. To sign Lilith Salons provide an opportunity to talk about topical up, fill out the invitation recently mailed to your home, issues through a uniquely Jewish and female lens. or visit www.tesisterhood.org. Lillith Magazine articles (published quarterly) can be sent to you in advance. RSVP to confirm your attendance and get location: Phyllis Mills, 972.386.1852

DAUGHTERS OF ABRAHAM This interfaith group seeks to enhance understanding of the cultural and spiritual similarities and differences among Jews, Christians and Muslims.

Thursday, August 15 | 7-8:30pm OPENING EVENT Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Coke Room Women of Reform Judaism 8011 Douglas Thursday, August 22, 7-9pm Topic: Out of Context: Responding to People Family Engagement Space who Misuse Scripture Live music, drinks, chair massages and Thursday, September 19 | 7-8:30pm great prizes, including an overnight stay MAS Islamic Center, 1515 Blake Drive, Richardson at Mendelbaum Winery Guest Cabins Topic: Stereotypes and Misconceptions in the Texas Hill Country.

Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected] Free for WRJ members, $18 for non-members For more information and to register: tesisterhood.org Contact, Jacquie Schwitzer, [email protected]

SWEET AS HONEY

WRJ is selling honey at Judaic Treasures, at various events, before Sunday, September 15 Shabbat and at ECEC 9:45am-12pm • Linz Hall and YL+E. Enjoy a yoga class during YL+E hours. Bring your own mat and stay after for some schmooze time. Great for hostess, host and teacher gifts.

Cost: $10 per bottle, $1 for giftwrap Childcare available if requested in advance to Lee Nichols, [email protected]. To order and for more information: tesisterhood.org

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brotherhood Meeting and Dinner Chicago, Our Kind of Town Wednesday, August 7 Dinner: 6:15pm, Program: 7pm Be part of the Temple delegation at the URJ Biennial in topic: Chicago this December 11-15. The Biennial is the largest 2019-2020 Planning Jewish gathering in North America. • Workshops on getting the most out of synagogue life • Inspiring national speakers Wednesday, September 4 • Voting on important issues in the Reform movement Dinner: 6:15pm, Program: 7pm • The best of Jewish music • Praying with our international community featuring: • Shopping the wares of emerging Jewish artists Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Temple Delegation Information: Karen Hoffman, topic : [email protected] High Holy Days: The Soul’s Register: urjbiennial.org. Early bird pricing is available ascent in truth, honesty, until October 16. t’shuvah and forgiveness Cost: $10 for dinners Contact: [email protected]

STEP IT UP FOR FALL WITH Dallas World Aquarium and Honey of a Breakfast Lunch at Eighteen-0-One Tuesday, September 10, 10am, Linz Hall Wednesday, August 21, Paint a honey pot and receive a jar of home- bus departs Temple at 10am grown honey from Women of Reform Judaism. Escape to the rainforest to see thousands of beautiful The pottery will be fired and be back in time for fish and even monkeys. We will also be eating you to use at your Rosh Hashanah table. lunch at the Eighteen-0-One restaurant located inside Cost: $34 the aquarium. Register: participate.tedallas.org/g2ghoneypot Cost: $34 Register: participate.tedallas.org/g2gaquarium

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 Saturday, August 17 7:30pm, offsite – 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Teen Shabbat  Rabbi Debra Robbins Rabbi Amy Ross Ki Tavo Matot-Mas’ei Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Ian Simpson, Songleader Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8 Numbers 30:2-36:13 Soloist Friday, September 20 Friday, August 2 Saturday, September 7 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 9am, Pollman Hall  6:15pm, Stern Chapel Kabbalat Shabbat Tot Shabbat Rabbi Daniel Utley  Rabbi David Stern Rabbi Amy Ross Cantor Leslie Niren Eikev Cantor Vicky Glikin Ian Simpson, Songleader Saturday, August 3 Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25 Cantor Leslie Niren 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Friday, August 23 Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Welcome Shabbat Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern 7:30pm, offsite Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Atid Late Night Followed by Shabbat Nosh, Rabbi David Stern Rabbi Daniel Utley a light congregational lunch Followed by Shabbat Nosh, Cantor Vicky Glikin a light congregational lunch Saturday, September 21 Cantor Leslie Niren  10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel  Saturday, August 24 10:30am, Stern Chapel Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen D’varim 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi Debra Robbins Cantor Vicky Glikin Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22 Rabbi Daniel Utley Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Leslie Niren Bat Mitzvah: Brooke Ebner Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell, Friday, August 9 D’var Torah pm 6:15 , Stern Chapel 4:30pm, Stern Chapel 11am, Pollman Hall Kabbalat Shabbat Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Shabbat B’Yachad 7pm, 7:30pm Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Amy Ross Tycher Gathering Space and Rabbi Debra Robbins Bar Mitzvah: Zachary London Ian Simpson, Songleader Stern Chapel Cantor Vicky Glikin  Selichot reception and service Saturday, August 10  4:30pm, Stern Chapel Rabbi Daniel Utley 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi David Stern Cantor Vicky Glikin Rabbi Daniel Utley Sh’lach R’eih Cantor Vicky Glikin Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17 Bat Mitzvah: Anna Kronick Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell  Friday, August 30 7pm, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel  Tisha B’Av Rabbi David Stern SELICHOT Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Debra Robbins Ki Teitzei Meaning “forgiveness,” Cantor Vicky Glikin Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19 Cantor Vicky Glikin Selichot is an observance Saturday, August 31 Friday, September 13 that includes study about 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel the themes of repentance TISHAH B’AV Rabbi Daniel Utley 6pm, Pollman Hall and forgiveness. 3-6 Shabbat Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Details on page 12. Meaning the “ninth of Rabbi Amy Ross Av,” Tishah B’Av is the Ian Simpson, Songleader traditional day of mourning 10:30am, Olan Sanctuary Rabbi David Stern Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern the destruction of both Cantor Vicky Glikin temples in Jerusalem. Bat Mitzvah: Peyton Berman 6:15pm, Stern Chapel  Our Reform practice is to Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen remember Jewish tragedies Rabbi Daniel Utley Nitzavim 4:30pm, Stern Chapel Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20 in our history and recommit Rabbi Debra Robbins Cantor Vicky Glikin ourselves and our community Cantor Vicky Glikin Saturday, September 14 Friday, September 27 to Jewish life. Bat Mitzvah: Ellie Weinberg 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel 6pm, Pollman Hall Rabbi Debra Robbins Sababa  Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Amy Ross   Ian Simpson, Songleader  Shof’tim 10:30am, Stern Chapel 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9 Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Va-et’chanan Cantor Vicky Glikin Rabbi Debra Robbins Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Friday, September 6 Bat Mitzvah: Jane Feinstein Cantor Leslie Niren Friday, August 16 6:15pm, Stern Chapel Saturday, September 28 Kabbalat Shabbat 6:15pm, Stern Chapel 4:30pm, Stern Chapel 10:30am, Lefkowitz Chapel Rabbi David Stern Rabbi David Stern Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Leslie Niren Cantor Vicky Glikin Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Cantor Leslie Niren Bar Mitzvah: Oliver Peck Soloist

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Ever wonder why we get the reactions we do when mentioning the High Holy Days in any Jewish conversation between June and September? Already? I’m not ready! There are no surprises in the Jewish calendar, which marches to its own rhythm (complex leap year and additional months notwithstanding). Elul precedes Tishrei. Tishrei ushers in Rosh Hashanah, followed by Yom Kippur. Sukkot comes five days after we close the gates, then joyfully and inevitably embraces Simchat Torah. We begin again.

It’s possible that the deer-in-the-spiritual-headlights look isn’t about the dissonance between the secular and Jewish calendars at all. Rather it’s about the fact that no matter how many checklists we start or even finish, a part of us is always incomplete. The 10 days between the opening and closing of the gates, a year between one Day of Atonement and the next, is so very, very quick. And what a blessing that we get to go through the soul check again, and together.

This year, we have a new, exciting book to frame our path to preparation. Written by Rabbi Debra Robbins, “Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27” is a handbook for daily meditation and so much more. We invite you to share it with us in a variety of ways beginning this month. Dates and times for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur At Temple Emanu-El, we are ready. We are prepared. To start the internal are available at work, of renewal, repair and repentance. To dig in and get some introspective tedallas.org/highholydays dirt under our fingernails. In the pages ahead, you’ll find lots of ideas for and in the packet of materials growing your own soul-searching practice through learning, community sent out to all members. and prayer. With of course, lots of ways to celebrate this most special Admission cards will be time of year. mailed September 6.

So let’s get started….

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SEVEN WEEKS WITH A CONVERSATION WITH RABBI ROBBINS

Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav said that the key to t’shuvah, or personal change, lies in the regular recitation of Psalms. Here, he says, you will “find the key to open its closed gates.” Our journey from Elul through Simchat Torah focuses on Psalm 27, which is customarily recited for 50 days during this time. Beginning on September 3, we are offering one reading each week for seven weeks, as well as musical selections. The period will also include the following three opportunities to learn from Rabbi Robbins. (Buy your book at Judaic Treasures!) FIRST OF ALL, CONGRATS ON PUBLISHING YOUR FIRST BOOK. HOW DOES IT FEEL? THURSDAY, AUGUST 29 | 7pm, Stern Chapel The Key to Opening the Gate I actually feel a bit nervous now that it is real and out there in This evening will serve as an introduction public (at Judaic Treasures and Amazon!). Working on this project to the practice by using the resources of has been what I’ve done “for fun” for more than two years so I’m “Opening Your Heart with Psalm 27” and trying to decide what to do next with my time and creative energy. will include a celebration and book signing. And of course, I feel grateful—thankful to all those who supported this dream of mine and especially my colleagues and fellow staff THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 7pm, Linz Hall members, our Temple leadership, my students and our congregants The Goodness of God Looks Like… who have encouraged me and given me the time and space to do Focus on the work of the season: repair of this sort of sacred work. the soul and repair of the world. WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO WRITE THE BOOK THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 12pm, Lunch in the sukkah ON THIS TOPIC? Three Choices for the End of the Sacred Season In this final session, we will sit in the sukkah A lot of authors begin by deciding to write a book and then to reflect on the work of the season and select a topic that speaks to them. For me, as a writer, the book consider the possibilities for continued developed out of personal spiritual writing I was already doing on spiritual practice and heart opening for the Psalm 27 during Elul and I realized that the practice I developed year that has just begun. for myself might be meaningful to others if I could put it into a book. With encouragement from colleagues and congregants, To register for one or all three workshops, visit: I began to believe that what I had written could help other people participate.tedallas.org/psalm27workshops connect to the themes and work of the High Holy Day season Contact: Becky Slakman, of Jewish life not only in my classroom or from the bimah but by [email protected] writing a book.

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THIS BOOK IS SO HELPFUL! IT’S GREAT THAT WE GET STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS AS WELL AS BEAUTIFUL REFLECTIONS. WHY ARE THESE TOOLS NECESSARY? Rituals are powerful tools in our lives, as we prepare to play a sport or perform on a stage, clean the kitchen, celebrate a birthday or anticipate the transformation that is possible with the dawn of a new year. Most really good rituals follow a fixed script of words and behaviors. I felt that a simple and accessible ritual that engaged the heart and mind, the eyes and ears, and hands and the voice would lead to greater success and satisfaction for the participant. These are the tools that helped me, so like a lot of good teachers I hoped they would also help my readers!

HOW DOES PREPARATION HELP YOU MAKE THE MOST OF THE HIGH HOLY DAYS? By reading Psalm 27, which gently presents the key images (shofar, sukkah, light, prayer, spending time in Temple) and slowly introduces important themes (loneliness, courage, doubt, hope), I am better able to think more deeply and actually make important adjustments and atonements during the season.

ARE THERE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK ABOUT MAINTAINING A PERSONAL SPIRITUAL PRACTICE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR? Experts are divided about how long it takes to establish a new habit, but my experience is that after doing this practice for the month of Elul, it becomes a routine and I want to keep going, through Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur and all the way until the end of Sukkot. By then it becomes a positive addiction. The same personal spiritual practices of “Opening Your Heart” can be applied to reading any psalm or any prayer—those linked to the seasons and cycles of Jewish life or whatever speaks to the heart.

WE’RE SO BUSY AND OUR DAYS ARE SO RUSHED THAT WE DON’T ALWAYS MAKE THE TIME FOR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE. YET YOUR BOOK MAKES IT EASIER. IF YOU HAD JUST ONE PIECE OF ADVICE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? “Just five minutes.” As I say in the opening of the book, I learned more than 30 years ago, anyone can do anything for just five minutes and that most of the time when we do, we find we can do whatever it is for even longer. Listen to (or even sing) the amazing melody that Cantor Richard Cohn composed for the final verse of the psalm (it takes less than five minutes). Read the psalm (it takes less than five minutes). Read the Reflection for Focus (it takes less than five minutes). Write, for just five minutes. Sit still, (what a valuable gift this is in the world today) for just five minutes. Forgive, Remember and Celebrate (combined these take way less than five minutes). Once you get started you’ll realize you can do it—and you can do more, you can grow spiritually.

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LEARNING

SELICHOT: MAH ANU, WHAT ARE WE? ETHICS AND EATING WITH RABBI JORDAN BENDAT-APPEL, WITH DR. JONATHAN CRANE DIRECTOR, CAMP RAMAH MURRAY CENTER FOR ETHICS AT CANADA EMORY UNIVERSITY

SEPTEMBER 20-21 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 7pm, Stern Chapel Arriving just before Rosh Hashanah, Selichot is an Explore the realm of ethical food choices with this observance that includes study about the themes of scholar of bioethics and Jewish thought as part of repentance and forgiveness. This year, jump-start your Sukkot Week. spiritual recalibration with mindfulness expert Rabbi to the Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Symposium Jordan Bendat-Appell, Camp Ramah Director and Register: participate.tedallas.org/ethicssymposium previously a teacher of Jewish mindful meditation at Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] the Institute for Jewish Spirituality.

Sept. 20: Shabbat Evening Service, 6:15pm

Sept. 21: Chever Torah, 9am Shabbat Morning Service, 10:30am Selichot Evening Reception and Service: 7pm

to the Candice and Robert Haas Visiting Scholars Endowment Fund Register: participate.tedallas.org/selichot2019 Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected]

MAKING SPACE FOR TOUGH TOPICS DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS TRAINING WRITING AN ETHICAL WILL

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 | 7-8:30pm, Linz Hall WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

This joint training, sponsored by Temple’s leadership YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON STUDY | 1-2:30pm, Pollman Hall of The Conversation Project and Sh’ma Emanu-El, will Temple member Rabbi Joshua Taub will teach us offer learning centered around how to have difficult how to write an ethical will, a statement of values to conversations including pass on to your loved ones. Prepare for the session • How to begin talking about end-of-life choices with by visiting the Ethical Will Writing pop-up library in loved ones Tycher Gathering Space beginning in late August, • How to manage difficult behaviors in a group or by reviewing the video of the session taught by visiting scholar Erica Brown when she came to Dallas RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/difficultconversations last March (vimeo.com/345998511). Journals will Contact: Alexandra Horn, [email protected] be provided to begin writing that day or after the conclusion of Yom Kippur.

12 The Window • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019 SEASON OF AWE: ELUL-SIMCHAT TORAH EXPLORING SPIRITUALITY SOUL SINGING WITH THE CANTORS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7:30pm, Stern Chapel HIGH HOLY DAYS BOOT CAMP Our Elul presentation of Soul Singing is designed to help you realize the promise of t’shuvah. Create an intimate, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 | 7pm open space to deepen your connection to God. We’ll Shape up for the season in this workshop that takes a explore the famous phrase, ani l’dodi v’dodi li: I am for deeper dive into two High Holy Days prayers, Avinu my beloved and my beloved is mine. The first letter of each Malkeinu and Ashamnu. You’ll also have the opportunity to of the Hebrew words, taken together, spell Elul, the month grow your musical repertoire with our cantors as they teach that we as a people draw closer to our beloved God. Sh’ma Koleinu and other melodies. Powered by ATiD, our RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/soulsinging 20s and 30s community, for the entire congregation. RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/mishkanbootcamp YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON LEARNING KABBALAT SHABBAT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 1-2:30pm Between the first and second morning services; we FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 | 6:15pm encourage you to stay for the whole day! Welcome the Sabbath in song, meditation and reflection, Three sessions will deepen the day’s spiritual curriculum shared in a circle. This is the fourth in a continuing series through music, mindfulness and movement. interpreting the traditional Friday evening service, which • Rhythms of Repentance, with Trio Kavanah begins with a series of psalms, each representing a day of the week leading up to Shabbat. • Mindful Meditation, with Rabbi Nancy Kasten • Om Kippur, with Debbi K. Levy, yoga for and sponsored by ATiD, our 20s and 30s community

YOM KIPPUR AFTERNOON PRAYER REMEMBRANCE Yom Kippur afternoon is always a special time, and this year we’ve created some changes to the flow to enhance KEVER AVOT your experience. We will begin with the Torah reading, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 | 1pm in which our teens will teach about the Holiness Code of All are welcome at this annual memorial service honoring Leviticus. We’ll share the prayer for healing, and then move our ancestors, held in the chapel of the Temple Emanu-El into the enduring story of Jonah. We’ll continue with a Cemetery and Mausoleum. This observance helps fulfill beautiful interlude of song, prayer and time for reflection. the mitzvah of visiting the graves of our loved ones at the holiday season. You do not have to have loved ones buried Yizkor and N’ilah will follow. at the cemetery to attend.

YIZKOR

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 | 5pm (approximate) MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 | 10:30am SIMCHAT TORAH The Yizkor memorial prayer will be recited on Yom Kippur afternoon and again at the Simchat Torah morning service. OCTOBER 20-21 BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 | 6pm We invite you to share the names of your loved ones and Congregational service with Consecration and make tribute gifts if desired. The names will be distributed dedication of a beautiful new illustrated Torah in a booklet on Yom Kippur afternoon. The deadline for submissions is August 9. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 | 10:30am Donate online: participate.tedallas.org/2019nedavah Festival service with Yizkor

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Order your own lulav and etrog Order: participate.tedallas.org/lulavandetrog Cost: $46 per set Deadline to order: Monday, Sept. 16 Pickup: Oct.10-11

Reserve the sukkah Want to dwell in a sukkah and don’t have one at home? Reserve Temple’s sukkah for a meal with family or friends. Our super-cool Shabbat Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] and festival celebration, with SUKKOT WEEK something for everyone! SUKKAH HANG FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 9am FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 All are welcome to decorate the sukkah with Women of Reform Judaism and residents of Community Homes for 5:30pm: Early oneg with snacks for adults and kids Adults, followed by lunch. Register: participate.tedallas.org/sukkahdecoration 6pm: The service begins with shaking the lulav and etrog as a community in the Nasher-Haemisegger Atrium. FESTIVAL SERVICE MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 | 9am 6:15pm: The service continues in two venues, each with music and celebration. Head to Stern Chapel for a family-friendly Service in the Sukkah service, floor pillows included! Olan Sanctuary will feature Spend Sukkot morning in the sukkah in an experiential a shorter, no-prayerbook Shabbat service with prayers and sensory observance featuring readings, meditation and songs displayed on a screen. movement to awaken the soul to the beauty of the season of awe. Childcare is available for ages 18 mos.-5.

6:45pm: Dinner, assembly of Tikkun Totes, kids activities, RSVP: Required for childcare by October 11, to selfie station, homemade desserts and The Dwell, an Summer Carnes, [email protected] adults-only lounge with margaritas and other cocktails LEARNING 7:45pm: Concert in the atrium with Songleader Ian Simpson WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 | 7pm “Ethics and Eating” with Rabbi Jonathan Crane Cost: $10 for adults, $8 for kids. Details and registration on page 12 Register for the dinner and sign up to bring homemade, nut-free desserts: participate.tedallas.org/sukkotcelebration THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 | 12pm Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Psalm 27 workshop and lunch-and-learn in the Sukkah, with Rabbi Debra Robbins Details and registration on page 10

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BOOK CLUBS CLASSES Learn the Ropes of Torah Trope BROTHERHOOD ISRAEL BOOK CLUB Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15 | 6pm First Saturday of the month, following Shabbat morning Cantors Vicky Glikin and Leslie Niren will teach the services and Shabbat Nosh skills to chant Torah and other strategies to learn a Torah reading using a recording. No previous experience August 3: “I am Cyrus: Harry S. Truman and the Rebirth chanting or singing is necessary. Some ability to read of Israel” by Craig von Buseck Hebrew is required. September 7: “Lioness: Golda Meir and the Nation of Register: participate.tedallas.org/tropeclass. Israel” by Francine Klagsbrun Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] Contact: Robert Epstein, [email protected] Introduction to Judaism TEMPLE BOOK CLUB Tuesdays, beginning August 20 | 7-9pm Monday, August 5, 2pm, Ackerman Conference Room This 16-week course is open to all interested in learning “Waking Lions” by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen more about Judaism, or considering conversion. You’ll Contact: Anjelica Ruiz, [email protected] experience small-group learning with compassionate teachers and relationship building with other seekers. Details and registration: participate.tedallas.org/ intro-to-judaism WEISBERG LIBRARY Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected]

The Weisberg Library is open during Temple hours, Adult Hebrew Beginner, Advanced Beginner and Intermediate 9am-5pm, Monday-Thursday, and 9am-4pm on Fridays. An electronic catalogue is available at library.tedallas.org. Hebrew classes are 13 weeks and designed as small group experiences. Beginning the week of Aug. 20. We’re also bringing the library to you. Look for Weisberg Cost: $100 for members, $125 for non-members on Wheels, the pop-up libraries with materials on current Register: participate.tedallas.org/adulthebrew topics, in Tycher Gathering Space and the adult learning Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] classrooms. Contact Anjelica Ruiz, [email protected], if you would like to curate a mobile library for a class Wise Aging or event. Wise Aging is a network of small groups exploring together getting the most out of growing older. New groups, led by trained facilitators, are forming in the daytime and evening beginning in September. TORAH and TALMUD Contact: Lauren Kahn, [email protected] CHEVER TORAH Shabbat mornings, 9am ONGOING Lend your voice to Temple’s longest running adult learning class. The weekly Torah portions are studied. Yoga Emanu-El Tuesdays | 5pm, back of Olan Sanctuary TALMUD WITH RABBI DAVID STERN Practice yoga and gain new insights into Torah and the Wednesdays, August 14, 28; September 4, 11; potential of your own body. All levels are welcome. 7:30-8:30am Led by Debbi K. Levy This community of Talmud learners explores our Register: participate.tedallas.org/yogaemanuel ancient texts and their relevance in our lives. Contact: Becky Slakman, [email protected] Contact: Marcia Nickerson, [email protected] The Well: A Caregiver’s Day Out SUNDAY MORNING TALMUD This program, for those with mild to moderate cognitive Held during the YL+E Sunday program impairment caused by dementia or other disease, August 25; September 8, 15, 22; 10am-12pm, Room 130 meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month from This lay led group studies Sanhedrin, the legal 10:30am-2:30pm. Info: tedallas.org/community/well foundation of the Jewish nation during 2000 For volunteer opportunities and participation: years of exile. Becky Slakman, [email protected] Contact: Mel Klein, [email protected], 214-394-1817

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GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tributes for Sustaining Temple

Our Congregation Speedy Recovery of Joseph Memory of Morton Rachofsky by The Family of Louis B. Wadel Rosenfield by Suzie Ablon by Rita Holzsweig, Elaine & Dora Aronson Helping by Carla Sherman by Jackie & Jerry Bendorf Bill Simon, Sarah & Charles Hands Fund by Joan & Jerry Skibell Steindell, & Jerry Holzsweig Distributions by Rabbi David Susan Salom Clergy Good by Phyllis & Joe Somer & Marian Sackler Stern to individuals in need of by Blanche Weinberger by Seema Tendolkar & Tamir Works Fund Segal financial assistance, particularly Distributions to charitable Memory of Jordan Roseman by Michael & Adrian Zaretsky in dire situations organizations, individuals in by Nan & Stan Heller & Family need or community causes by Memory of Leslie Bass Memory of Harriet Temple’s clergy Appreciation of Cantor by Barbara & Dennis DuBois “Chick” Sham Leslie Niren Memory of Leslie Bass by Renee Rubin Memory of Susan D. Ely by Brooke Fine & Family by Betty Jo & David Bell by Marilyn Fiedelman Memory of Irving Sheinfeld by Bonnie & Monte Hurst & by Lotty Repp Casillas by David & Debbie Sheinfeld Family Memory of Myron Fine by Phyllis & Joe Somer & Family by Seema Tendolkar & Tamir by Kirk Welcher & Danny Hight by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Segal Memory of Paul Siegel Memory of Bebe Hess Memory of Joanne Blum by Michael & Adrian Zaretsky by Jodi Clark by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld by Elinore & Ben Brown & Family Memory of Diane Morchower Memory of Burton Jaffe Memory of Lori Gilberg Brown Appreciation of Rabbi Siegel by Marilyn Fiedelman by The Gilberg Family Debra Robbins by Amy & David Leifer by Holly Gottlieb Memory of Lenore H. Litman Memory of Frances Stone Caudle by Bette, Gary, Andrew, & by Daniel, Stephanie & Spencer by Susie & Joel Litman by Tricia & Matt Gold Karen Morchower Greenberg Memory of Aaron Pearlman Memory of Adele Cohn Memory of Hank Silver by Sarah Kaplan by Betty "Bootsie" Golden by Don & Judy Cohn by Judy Schnitzer Perl by The Kleinman Family by Irma Grossman by Marilyn Schnitzer by The Family of Aaron Memory of Myron Fine by Rosie Stromberg Pearlman Memory of Craig Schwimmer by Brooke Fine & Family by The Family of Rose Kessel by Adele Hurst by Phyllis & Joe Somer Memory of Carole Spitz (Elaine Stillman, Diane by Blanche Weinberger by Janet Gelphman Memory of Philip Silverberg Knight, Janet Fletcher, & by Cathey & Jim Greenfield Memory of Arthur Fogelman Memory of Maxine Stanton Kenny Kessel) by Fern & Stuart Gleichenhaus by Sidsel Alpert Memory of Frank Sommerfield Appreciation of Rabbi by David & Lillian Shriro Memory of Robert Gleichenhaus Memory of Jay Stern David Stern Memory of Elissa Sommerfield by Fern & Stuart Gleichenhaus by Jackie & Jerry Bendorf by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by The Kleinman Family by David & Lillian Shriro Memory of Helene Greenwald Memory of Nancy Todes by The Family of Aaron by Janet & John Eickmeyer, by Julie & Michael Lowenberg Anniversary of Jenifer & Pearlman Michael Blum Ashley & Alex Eickmeyer, by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Cassie & Kate Eickmeyer Appreciation of Rabbi Dan Utley by Carol & Mark Wigder Memory of Arthur Weinstein by Brooke Fine & Family Memory of Rose Kessel by Lew Weinstein Anniversary of Sue & Alan by Michael & Martha Fleisher by Phyllis & Joe Somer Sherman Memory of David Whiting by Rotem Litzak by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp by Carol & Mark Wigder by Harriet Whiting by The Family of Rose Kessel Memory of Ruth Kleinman (Elaine Stillman, Diane Birthday of Jerry Ely Memory of Morris Zimmerman by Harold & Carol Knight, Janet Fletcher, & by Marilyn & Max Edward by Judith & Rabbi Sheldon by Jim & Tricia Krohn Kenny Kessel) Tonkon Zimmerman Memory of Sandra Leifer Appreciation of Hallie Weiner Birthday of Rhea Wolfram Anniversary of Jenifer & by Bette, Gary, Andrew, & by Michael & Adrian Zaretsky by Marilyn Fiedelman Michael Blum Karen Morchower & Family by Betty "Bootsie" Golden by Jenifer & Michael Blum by Irene & Buddy Raden Honor of Karen Hoffman by Sara Blum Bat Mitzvah of Michelle by Linda & Garry Kahalnik Memory of Forence Ann Midlo by Robyn & Ben Blum Leybovich-Glikin by Suzie Ablon & Family by Marcia Grossfeld Appreciation of Cantor Honor of Rick Rosenberg by Kem, Charity & Michaela Memory of Aaron Pearlman Vicky Glikin by Marilyn Fiedelman Merritt by Hannah & Carl Beren by The Kleinman Family by Audrey & Stanton Unell by Bette & Gary Morchower by Fern & Stuart Gleichenhaus by The Family of Aaron Honor of Susan Salom by Stan & Barbara Rabin Pearlman Bat Mitzvah of Lily Rosenberg by Debbie & Winn Fuqua by Barbara Rose by The Family of Lew Zale by Valerie & Dan Rosenberg by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Connie Rudick Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Bar Mitzvah of Ethan Silverstein by Jack & Allison Sacks Honor of Rhea Wolfram Herzog Cohen by Dr. Russell & Judy Silverstein by Susie & Joel Litman by Benjamin Greenberg

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Birthday of Jerry Ely Memory of Myron Fine Memory of Leonard Hollander Memory of Frank J. Karpel by Steve, Lisa, Ryan & Blake by Nina Cortell & Dr. Bob Fine by Sondra Hollander by The Karpel Family Lieberman Memory of Marcia Goidl Memory of Rose Kessel Memory of Abe Mark Birthday of Rabbi Kimberly by Adrian Goldberg by Barb & Randy Biddle by Lois Mark Herzog Cohen by Roberta Klugman Memory of Rose Kessel Memory of Louis Wadel by Marcia Grossfeld by Devora Rubin by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas by Sally & Rick Rosenberg Birthday of Rhea Wolfram Memory of Helen Wolff Kessler by Norma Schlinger Memory of Ruth Kleinman by Rose M. Baumgarten by Richard & Bobbie Massman by Marian & Ito Perl Contribution by Julia Beren-Sosnick by Patty Traub Memory of Sylvan Landau by Marcia & Ed Fitzmaurice by Richard Bernstein by Margie Landau by Stephanie Ross by The Corson family Memory of Jerold Dennis by Rita Sue & Alan Gold Michaelson Memory of Sandra Leifer by Zeck & Marilyn Lieberman by Bobbie & David Repp by David & Amy Leifer Dorothy and Henry Jacobus by Barbara & Stan Rabin Memory of Ida Mintz Nuzie Memory of Harold G. Levy Archives Fund by Becky & Norman Slakman Support of special exhibits from by Martin Mintz by Margie Landau by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp our Archives Memory of Ellis Rudy Memory of Tina Novick Honor of Karen Hoffman Memory of Ruth Kleinman by Audrey & Louis Kariel, by Marlene Fischer by Marcia Grossfeld by May Sebel Nancy Kariel, & Mark Kariel Memory of Aaron Pearlman Honor of Cantor Leslie Niren Memory of Bill Mexic Memory of Harriet by Laura & Milton Leventhal by Bette & Gary Morchower by May Sebel “Chick” Sham by Sylvia & Ray Levin Honor of Rick Rosenberg by Phyllis Herzog by Helaine Trachtenberg Memory of Julius Palefsky by Beth & Dennis Jacobs by Morris Palefsky Memory of Jay Stern Memory of Derek William Poole Honor of Susan Salom by Judy & Ron Foxman Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Ellen Schenkler Memory of by Ann & Alan Bogdanow by May Sebel Memory of Bridget Tulbert Morton Rachofsky by Macki & Paul Ellenbogen by Mindy & Mark Tulbert by Fonda Glazer Honor of Susan Salom Honor of Carole & Louis Shlipak by Lillian & David Shriro by May Sebel Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Suzie Ablon by Helaine Trachtenberg by Irene Jacobs Honor of Rabbi David Stern by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas Memory of Julie Reichl Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Marion & Bennett Glazer by Jay & Betty Lorch Contribution Memorial Cemetery Fund by Betty & Steve Silverman Beautification and by Richard & Nancy Fincher Memory of Hank Silver improvements of the Temple Honor of Rhea Wolfram by Choosing Judaism Class by Eva Kaplan Emanu-El Cemetery by Richard Levin by Gloria Kahn, Barbar Goldis, Honor of The Volunteers of by Fred Shapiro & Karen & Barbara Steinberg Memory of Myron Fine the Well Bradshaw by Joan & Malcolm Shwarts by Audrey & Louis Kariel, Memory of Rhoda Toranto Speedy Recovery of Nancy Kariel, & Mark Kariel by Richard & Barbara Toranto Memory of Ruth Kleinman Geane Glaser by Joan & Malcolm Shwarts Memory of Gertrude N. by Blanche Weinberger Our Temple and Wertheimer Memory of Morton Rachofsky Speedy Recovery of Yvonne Hill Cemetery by Harold & Ruth (z"l) Kleinman by Joan & Malcolm Shwarts by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg Rose Marion and Lee H. Berg Memory of Lew Zale Memory of Solomon Zemach Speedy Recovery of Joseph Building Fund by Helaine Trachtenberg by Sarah Z. Reuler Rosenfield Upkeep and maintenance of Birthday of Jerry Ely Contribution by Phyllis & Joe Somer our historic building by Jeneane Pearlman by Anthony Fisher Speedy Recovery of Memory of Mary Bauman by Donald & Barbara Zale Phyllis Somer by Marjorie P. Cowin Birthday of Rhea Wolfram Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg Memory of Henry Bauman by Helaine Trachtenberg Garden Fund Maintenance of the Klein by Marjorie P. Cowin Honor of Connie & Ed Dufner Anne and Sam Kesner Caring Garden Congregation Fund Memory of Sophia Bender by Chip Rosenson Memory of Harold Berman Assistance for Temple members by Harold & Ruth (z"l) Kleinman Speedy Recovery of Blanche by Joyce & Alan Goldberg through all phases of life Weinberger including hospitalization, elder Memory of Norman Crohn by Helaine Trachtenberg by Helaine Trachtenberg Memory of Marlet Fincher care, military service, mental by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fincher health challenges and grief Memory of Myron Fine Temple Emanu-El by Helaine Trachtenberg Memory of Ross Lindy Fincher Memory of Leslie Bass Cemetery Endowment Fund by Mr. & Mrs. Richard Fincher by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen Memory of Marsha S. Fischman Distribution from the Temple’s by Lawrence Fischman foundation supporting the Memory of Elaine Z. Gilbert Memory of Katherine Bauer maintenance and improvement by Carole Brotman by Sue Lichten Memory of Pearl Gilbert of the cemetery grounds by Dr. J. M. Gilbert Memory of Maria Lola Gomez Memory of Lyra Daniels Memory of Gene Bock by Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. by Audrey & Louis Kariel, Memory of Harry Goldman by Fonda Glazer Barzune Nancy Kariel, & Mark Kariel by Joe & Beverly Goldman

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Memory of Bernard Hirsh Memory of Sandra Leifer Memory of Michael Steven by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Norma June Cohen by Stefani & Gary Eisenstat (Myk) Friedman by Ann Kahn by Joyce & Alan Goldberg by Pearl Utay Friedman by Joel & Sister Steinberg Memory of Aaron Pearlman by Rosie Stromberg Memory of Ruth Kalmin by Bess Hoffman Memory of Irving M. Goodman by Barbara T by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg by Karen & Bill Rubinsky by Juliette & Harold Goodman by Lois Wolf by Sandy Tobias Memory of Harry S. Morchower Memory of Ruth Kleinman Bat Mitzvah of Lily Rosenberg by Bette & Gary Morchower Memory of Jordan Roseman by Marsha & Dave Boelio, & by Valerie & Dan Rosenberg by Nicole & Michael Roy Marc Staenberg Memory of Esther Stein Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence Barzune Anniversary of Jenifer & Memory of Jerold Dennis by Bonnie Glasgow & Simon Michael Blum Michaelson Memory of Jay Stern Sargon by Charles & Lynda Golenternek by Pearl Utay Friedman by Joyce & Alan Goldberg by June Leib Contribution Appreciation of Rick Rosenberg Memory of Louis Wadel by Marlene Z. Franklin by Joel & Sister Steinberg Memory of Tina Novick by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen by Jim & Tricia Krohn Honor of Carol Brin Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Barbara Thorman Alex F. Weisberg Library Fund by Mark & Maddy Unterberg Memory of Aaron Pearlman by Macolm & Sylvia Cohen Speedy Recovery of Purchases of Judaic books, Celebration of Edward Stone by Larry E. Golman Jerry Luterman publications and by Jane Larkin entertainment media by Helen Lansburgh by Pearl Utay Friedman Honor of Karen Hoffman by Joan & Paul Salzberger Speedy Recovery of Memory of Gary Allen by Jane & Cameron Larkin by May Sebel Barbara Moses Chambers by Julie Weinberg by Sandra Setrick Zucker by Sue Lichten by Selma E. Chambers & Family Honor of Nancy Lubar Memory of Ruth Kleinman by Julie Weinberg Memory of Morton Rachofsky Aline C. Rutland Prayer by Arlene Leibs by June Leib Honor of Rick Rosenberg Book Fund Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Sarith & Rich Abramowitz Memory of Helen Blyweiss Purchases of prayer books by Arlene Leibs by Bette & Gary Morchower Rosenberg Memory of Molly Erera by Maddy & Mark Unterberg by Richard A. Marks Celebration of Dorothy Borschow by Randi & Michael Smerud by Michael Novick Honor of Susan Salom Memory of Ida M. Strasmick Memory of Jerold Dennis by Sarith & Rich Abramowitz by Sandra Setrick Zucker Contribution Michaelson by Ron & Phyllis Steinhart & Family by Anne & Joel Batalsky by Cynthia Schneidler & Memory of Janie Leibs Utay James Brodsky Temple Emanu-El by Pearl Utay Friedman Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Memory of Abe Ornish Building Endowment Fund Endowment Fund Memory of Hyman Utay by David & Lillian Shriro Distribution from the Temple’s Support for maintenance of by Pearl Utay Friedman Temple’s building foundation supporting Temple’s Memory of Aaron Pearlman programs Memory of Rachel Caplan Utay by Helen Feldman Memory of Isaac Ballas by Pearl Utay Friedman by Freda Ballas Memory of Al Corbin Memory of Meyer Rachofsky by Debbie Frankfurt Memory of Reuben Kaplan Utay by Helen Feldman Anniversary of Jenifer & by Pearl Utay Friedman Michael Blum Memory of Cary Friedlander Memory of Hank Silver by Freda Ballas by Gary & Fonda Gossen Memory of Sarah Wehland by Sandra & Fred Silver by Pearl Utay Friedman & Family Memory of Ruth Kleinman General by Bobbi & Richard Massman Memory of Howard B. Wolf Memory of Marilyn Taubman by Lois Wolf by Helen Feldman Temple Emanu-El Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Raymand & Deanne Termini Anniversary of Kathy & Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly General Operating Fund Jacques Aferiat Herzog Cohen Support of Temple’s general Music and Prayer by Betty Jo & David Bell by Sandra & Fred Silver programs and events & Family Anniversary of Jenifer & Memory of Eve Barnach Music Fund Michael Blum Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Rhona Kilstein Enhancement of Temple music by Joni & Jarrell Antweil by Patricia Peiser programs Memory of Myron Fine by Wendy & Donald Blum by Cathy & Craig Glick Memory of Paula Calvert Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Adult Programs by Pearl Utay Friedman Memory of Bernard Hirsh Herzog Cohen by Frank Sommerfield & Memory of Rhea Dolon by Milford & Janelle Fox Sterry Atid (Young Adults) Jason Wu by Christine Lum Support of Jewish engagement Appreciation of Cantor of young adults in their 20s Memory of Rose Kessel Memory of Jessonda Fox Leslie Niren and 30s by Sherry & John Peart by Milford & Janelle Fox Sterry by Richard & Nancy Fincher by Amy & David Leifer Memory of Irwin B. Behrendt Memory of Ruth Kleinman Memory of Michelle Renee by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Mary Lee & Michael Broder Friedman Bat Mitzvah of Michelle by Jane Larkin by Pearl Utay Friedman Leybovich-Glikin Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Lynn & Bob Behrendt Memory of Larry Kun by Tricia & Matt Gold by Joanne & Steve Levy

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Katherine F. Baum Adult Bat Mitzvah of Michelle by Pauline Giordani by The Schultz Family (Howard, Education Fund Leybovich-Glikin by Cathy & Craig Glick Andrew, & Jaynie) Support for adult education by Marilyn & Max by Rita Sue & Alan Gold by Ken Shulman & Susie Spector programs Edward Tonkon by Betty “Bootsie” Golden by Brad & Kathy Smith by Marty & Eileen Goldstein by Adam Sohn Birthday of Murray Colton Memory of Jerold Dennis by Jenny & Brad Greenblum by Joel & Sister Steinberg by Jerry & Bobbi Wells Michaelson by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Arlene & David Steinfield by Cynthia Schneidler & Contribution by Leah & Jon Gross by Phyllis & Ron Steinhart James Brodsky by Joan Sandfield Jackson by Irma Grossman by Janice & Art Weinberg by Ann & Jim Harris by Betsy & Todd Teitell Memory of Angelle Richards Speedy Recovery of by Haynes & Boone, LLP by The Thompson & Knight by Marcia Grossfeld Bobbie Repp by William Hays, III Foundation by Susan & Daryl Beck Memory of Max Zelen by Marcy Helfand & by Sandy Tobias by Louise Lerner Robert Book by Shirely Tobolowsky The Jill Stone Tikkun by Sharon & Ken Herman by Alan & Gina Tolmas Memory of Steve Zelen Olam Fund by Louise Lerner by Maridel & John Hoagland by Marilyn & Max Edward Support of Temple’s social by Kathleen Hogan Tonkon Anniversary of Jenifer & justice programs including by Ynette & Jim Hogue by Fran, Jeff, Dani, & Michael Blum initiatives, advocacy, projects by Friends in the City Mollie Toubin by Les & Joyce Norton and lectures Attorney’s Office by Helaine Trachtenberg by Rossi & Gary Solomon Memory of Rhea Dolon by Adele Hurst by Charles Tracy by Robert & Kathy Ingle by Audrey & Stanton Unell Appreciation of Philip Einsohn by Annette & Jack Corman by Sarith Abramowitz by Hanne Klein by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg Memory of Bernie Gold by Peter & Deborah Koeppel by Emily Weingarten Stein Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Tricia & Matt Gold by Julie & David Kronick by Kirk Welcher & Danny Hight by Peggy & Dave Millheiser Memory of David Gordon by Mark Kutler by Ruth & Jack Wurgaft by Eileen & Brent Ladd by Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Honor of Karen Hoffman by Paula Ann Gordon by Peggy & Dave Millheiser by Hanna Lambert by Ethel S. Zale Memory of Herbert Halpern by Steve & Lisa Lieberman by Jay Zweig Honor of Meaders Ozarow by Annette & Jack Corman by Terry Lowery Memory of David A. Lichten by Marcia Grossfeld by Joy & Ron Mankoff Memory of Ruth Kleinman by Sue Lichten by Suzie Ablon & Family by Janet Marcum Henry D. Schlinger Ethics by Debbie & Marc Andres by The Melamed Family Memory of Aaron Pearlman Symposium Endowment Fund by Jim & Heather Ballard by Bette W. Miller by Annette & Jack Corman by Melanie & Jeff Morris Support of the ethics symposium by Brent Beckert Memory of Harriet by Dave Morrison by Lynn & Bob Behrendt “Chick” Sham Birthday of Vic Trubitt by Jim & Cindy Morriss by Betty Jo & David Bell by Annette & Jack Corman by Alan & Kathy Freeman by Marc & Jana Birenbaum by Debbie & Steve Newman by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen by North Dallas Neighborhood Memory of Leo Slakman Social Justice by John Brady Alliance by Becky & Norman Slakman by Audrey Pepper & Steve by Barbara Carr & Herb Anniversary of Jenifer & Oppenheimer Hunger Relief Projects Goodman Michael Blum by Linda & Jerry Paine Collection of funds for hunger by Shelby & Howard Chase by Becky & Norman Slakman & by Jeneane, Gregg, Stuart & relief throughout the year, by Malcolm & Sylvia Cohen Sara Pfeffer especially during High Holy by Lori & John Collins Randy Pearlman Days and Passover by John & Kathryn Damron by Anny Perryman Birthday of Rabbi Kimberly by Sally & Thomas Perryman Herzog Cohen Memory of Herman Beck by Bill & Shirley Davidoff by John & Sharon Davis by Jody & Mel Platt by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg by Susan & Daryl Beck by Robert Pollock by Pauline De Nur & Robert Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Marcello Porcelli Memory of William R. Katz Shelton & Family by Alan & Kathy Freeman by Natalie Potter by Frances K. Schneider by Sandy & Rabbi by Marvin & Kathy Stone Barry Diamond by Mitchell & Rita Rasansky Memory of Irwin Light by Myrna Ries Honor of Karen Hoffman by Jeffrey & Natalie Light by Marcus Dover & Grace Wang by Melinda & Norman Rogers by Sarith & Rich Abramowitz by Todd & Lori Roggen Memory of Jerold Dennis by Bruce Epstein Honor of Meaders Ozarow by Adrienne & Tom Rosen Michaelson by Don Farris by Sarith & Rich Abramowitz by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield by Helen Feldman by Sally & Rick Rosenberg by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield Honor of Susan Salom Memory of Pearl Judith by Julie & David Fields by Rose & Tom Reyes by A. J. & Suellen Rosmarin by Annette & Jack Corman Steinberger by Brent Rubin by Rosie Stromberg by Eugene & Evelyn Fox by Nina Cortell & Dr. Bob Fine by Lois & Ross Finkelman by Devora Rubin Memory of Robert Whitefield by Don & Melody Fortenberry by Karen & Bill Rubinsky Priscilla R. Stern Memorial by The Hagar family by Judy & Ron Foxman by Albert, Melissa, Adina, & Aaron Rubinsky Literacy Fund by Sol & Doris Freed Support of literacy projects Anniversary of Jenifer & by Peachy Rudberg by Tracy & Alyssa Friedman in the general and Jewish Michael Blum by Arlene Sachs & Tom by Janis & Dan Gail communities by Jackie & Allan Glauberman Bruckman by Helen Kitti Smith by Jennifer & John Gates by Lisa & Jeff Genecov & Family by Joan & Paul Salzberger Memory of Richard Albert by Cynthia & Burton Gilbert by Allen & Elaine Schneider by Nancy & Tony Kaufman

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Memory of Ruth Albert Celebration of Rick Rosenberg Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene Memory of Bernard Hirsh by Nancy & Tony Kaufman by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle by Diane & Murray Colton Family Camp Scholarship Fund by Caren & Brian Edelstein Memory of Herbert Halpern Celebration of Mike Sims Financial assistance to families by Jerry & Bobbi Wells by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle for Greene Family Camp Memory of Hank Silver Memory of Rose Kessel Celebration of Edward Stone Memory of Katherine Bauer by Carol & Robert Hirsh by Kim & Avrum Schonwald by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle by Betty Barton Thomas by Shelley & Richard Hirsh Memory of Jay Malkoff Celebration of Rhea Wolfram Memory of Rebecca Bercovitch by Jill & Gary Stolbach by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle by Diane & David Birk Youth Scholarship Fund Memory of David Rofsky Honor of Chris Cheniae Memory of Harold Berman Financial assistance to by Lisa & Neil Rofsky by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Phyllis & Phil Stoup families for participation in youth programs Memory of Joseph Rosenstein Honor of Beth Gold Memory of Sonia Berwald by Joanne & Steve Levy by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Mona Schlachter Memory of Julie Morales by Joanie & Shelly Weinstein Memory of Max Rosmarin Honor of Karen Hoffman Memory of Louis Brody by Suellen & A.J. Rosmarin by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Sylvia & Malcolm Cohen Memory of Aaron Pearlman by Phyllis & Joe Somer Memory of Frank Sommerfield Honor of Nancy Lubar Memory of Mitzi Goelman by Julie & Michael Lowenberg by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Phyllis & Phil Stoup Memory of Lynda Primo by Barbara Katz Memory of Jay Stern Honor of Edward Stone Memory of Louis Goldberg by Avrum & Kim Schonwald by Suzi & Jack Greenman by Rick & Mindy Cohen Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Memory of Ben Weinberg Memory of Maureen Harris by Rachelle & Paul Crane by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg Youth and Early by Phyllis & Phil Stoup Childhood Education Appreciation of Rabbi Dan Utley Memory of Iris Zahler Memory of Bernard Hirsh by Rachelle & Paul Crane by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin William P. Budner Youth by Phyllis & Phil Stoup Birthday of Rhea Wolfram Appreciation of Rabbi Library Fund Memory of Sam Kimmel by Phyllis & Joe Somer David Stern Purchases of Judaic books and by Rick & Mindy Cohen by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin publications for students Confirmation of Ryan Berman Memory of Ruth Kleinman by David & Lillian Shriro Birthday of Rhea Wolfram Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly by Eunice & Marvin Gerard by Ellen Jackofsky Herzog Cohen Honor of Jo-Sandra Greenberg by Nina & Zack Stenzler Memory of Harriet by Phyllis & Joe Somer Honor of Rhea Wolfram “Chick” Sham by Sue Lichten by Phyllis & Phil Stoup Honor of Karen Hoffman Early Childhood Education by Phyllis & Joe Somer Center (ECEC) Fund Memory of Hank Silver Social Justice Fund for by Sara Pfeffer Honor of Nancy Lubar Support of ECEC programs Youth Education by Phyllis & Joe Somer Support of worthwhile Memory of Marcia Forest Metz Youth Fund Honor of Meaders Ozarow educational causes for by Jerry & Gayle Smilack Scholarships for Jewish youth in need by Phyllis & Joe Somer Memory of Ruth Kleinman activities sponsored by Temple Honor of Rick Rosenberg Memory of James Herzog by Judy Schneider or other Jewish organizations by Phyllis Herzog & Family by Phyllis & Joe Somer Memory of Morton Rachofsky Memory of Harold Flecker Honor of Edward Stone Memory of James Herzog by Betty & Steve Silverman by Kimberly & Michael Flecker by Phyllis Herzog & Family by Phyllis & Joe Somer Memory of Dr. Jerry Schneider Memory of Samuel Flecker Speedy Recovery of Joseph Memory of Rose Kessel by Larry & Susan Gekiere by Kimberly & Michael Flecker by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld Rosenfield Memory of Sally Woloshin Memory of Doris P. Metz by Lynn & Bob Behrendt Memory of Ruth Kleinman by Randi & Michael Smerud by The Board of Governors & by Lori Stahl Staff of the Community Birth of Holland Frankfurt Foundation of Greater WRJ Memory of Jordan Roseman by Judy & Ron Foxman Memphis by Fran & Harrison Goldman WRJ/Sisterhood of Birthday of Vivienne Koshkin Memory of Joseph S. Metz Bat Mitzvah of Michelle Temple Emanu-El by Kathryn & Keith Koshkin by The Board of Governors & Support of Women of Leybovich-Glikin Staff of the Community Reform Judaism by Rachelle & Paul Crane Birthday of Joyce Norton by Avrum & Kim Schonwald Foundation of Greater by Terry & Barry Greenberg Memphis Honor of Jo-Sandra Greenberg by Helaine Trachtenberg Birthday of Rhea Wolfram by Karen Blumenthal & Scott McCartney Celebration of Karen Hoffman by Marcy & Michael Grossman Martin and Charlotte Weiss by Bernice Sherling by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle Religious School Fund Jeanette and Raymond Israel Honor of Karen Hoffman Celebration of Michelle Scholarships for YL+E fees, by Karen Blumenthal & Leybovich-Glikin Teacher Training Fund books and additional expenses Scott McCartney by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle Funds for continuing education for YL+E teachers Memory of Myron Fine by Beth Gold Celebration of Meaders Ozarow by Carol & Robert Hirsh by Bernice Sherling by Lottye Brodsky-Lyle Appreciation of Alex Whitman by Richard & Shelley Hirsh by Cameron, Jane & Sammy Larkin

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Honor of Nancy Lubar YES Fund of Sisterhood by Bernice Sherling Support of the Youth, Education by Karen Blumenthal & and Service program of Scott McCartney Women of Reform Judaism BIG APPLE Honor of Meadors Ozarow Memory of Leslie Bass TO BIG D by Karen Blumenthal & by Miriam Cohen Scott McCartney by Laurie Shwiff & Family by Bernice Sherling Memory of Rose Kessel Honor of Edward Stone by Miriam Cohen by Karen Blumenthal & 92nd Street Y Scott McCartney Memory of Ruth Kleinman Televised Broadcasts for Modern Jewish Living by Bernice Sherling by Miriam Cohen by Phyllis & Martin Mills Speedy Recovery of David THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 11:30am-1pm Saunders Memory of Morton Rachofsky by Miriam Cohen Jewish Identity: The Truth, Fears, Hopes and Illusions by Marla Bane An interfaith panel discussion with prominent thought Honor of Dorothy Borschow leaders. Post discussion will be led by Rabbi Daniel Utley. Freda Gail Stern Social by Miriam Cohen Justice Fund Support of social action projects Yolanda Clark Youth THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 11:30am-1pm consistent with WRJ’s mission Scholarship Fund Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics with CNN’s Anderson Cooper and ABC News Anchor Dan Harris Memory of Leslie Bass Provision of scholarships by Peggy & Dave Millheiser for immersive Jewish youth Dan Harris discusses his best-selling book with Anderson by Kay Schacter learning experiences Cooper and wades through all of the excuses that keep Memory of Ruth Kleinman Contribution you from meditating. Post discussion will be led by by Elise Milkus by Marla Bane Temple member and meditation instructor Roz Katz. by Peggy & Dave Millheiser by Bonnie Grossfeld by Tina & Richard Wasserman by Debbie Newman Register: participate.tedallas.org/92streety by Jody Platt Contribution by Joyce Rosenfield Lunch: Available for $10 or bring your own. by Marla Bane by Betsy Teitell Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected] by Suzi Greenman by Jody Platt by Norma K. Stone by Betsy Teitell

Help Others Along the Jewish Path

Temple is looking for baderech (mentors) to help guide 14TH ANNUAL conversion students on their path to Judaism and welcome them into the community. We welcome anyone who has previously been a mentor to join this effort. There will be + a training for conversion mentors on August 21 at 6:30pm. Bur gers Beer

Interested? Please fill out this form: participate.tedallas.org/conversionmentorform August 18, 2019 6-8PM Contact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected], 214.706.0000 ext. 131. Temple Emanu-El 8500 Hillcrest Road

Our Podcast, Telling Temple Listen now: Register:  Camp: Home Away From Home participate.tedallas.org/burgersandbeer2019 Diversity and Inclusion with Joshua Metzger Coming soon:  Opening the Heart with Rabbi Debra Robbins  A Selichot Conversation with Rabbi Jordan Bendat-Appell  Preparing For The High Holy Days with Rabbi David Stern

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asleep as a child to the sounds of Jewish songs coming from downstairs. When I began to take music very seriously, READY I found a home in Jewish songleading. Over the past two years you’ve worked as the Head TO Songleader at Crane Lake Camp. What has this experience been like for you? What have been your biggest ROCK! accomplishments there? Ian Simpson I have worked with my team to create a culture that puts hopes to inclusion first, where each camper and counselor can strengthen feel empowered and excited to participate. In a practical community sense, this has involved the creation of tools such as visual tefilah, songbook compilations and creative setups, but in through song. a wider sense, this means putting the community first. We try our hardest to choose melodies that excite the kehillah e are excited to welcome Ian Simpson to Temple in (community) and encourage both singing and dancing. Wthe newly created position of Songleader. Ian will be working with the Early Childhood Education Center, As the Songleader at Temple, you’ll get to work a lot with Youth Learning + Engagement, Music Department and ATiD, our families. What are your hopes for these families? Temple’s young adult program. Ian checked in with us this Musical experiences are at their core a tool for building a summer from Crane Lake Camp, where he has been serving sense of shared identity and community, they are a form as Head Songleader for two years. of expression and engagement for all ages. I look forward to building a wide repertoire together with the families of Tell us about your musical background. TE that leaves parents and children feeling fulfilled, excited, Growing up I was very involved in musical theater, playing and proud of their Judaism. roles like Danny in “Grease” and Joseph in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” I graduated this spring How will you be creating more musical opportunities outside from the Worcester State University Visual and Performing of worship for our preschool and grade school populations? Arts program with a concentration in music, studying Music has become the way we celebrate, the way we learn, classical voice and jazz guitar. The structure and mentorship and the way we close out our day feeling safe and loved. provided in that program helped me to write the song “No There are dozens of opportunities with preschool and grade More,” which was chosen as a grand prize winner for the school children to provide those same feelings of joy, security Jewish Rock Radio Jewish Star Talent Search. I continue to and inspiration. With Jewish music as well as American folk write original music today and look forward to continuing music, Israeli songs, contemporary music of various genres on this musical journey. and even original compositions, I have built an expansive repertoire fit for a variety of occasions. If the kids at TE return How did you get into Jewish music? home humming a melody we’ve learned or rush to class or As the son of a cantor, I have always been surrounded by services in hopes of hearing their favorite new song, then we Jewish music. When my mom was at her first synagogue, are building a strong community together. she held choir practice in our home, and I used to fall

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. WE’RE Saturday, September 7 9am YL+EXCITED! Pollman Hall Opening Day is August 25 Refreshments will be served. Parents, spend the morning with us in a super-fun family tedallas.org/totshabbat experience to prepare for the High Holy Days season.

22 The Window • AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2019 TEMPLE TRAVEL Temple Journeys

One Community | Two Itineraries | Countless Memories

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.

INFORMATION SESSION August 14 | 6-7pm | Weiss Youth Wing

MULTIGENERATIONAL TRIP Nature hikes, exploring co-existence and having conversations with experts on the Arab-Israeli conflict; Jeep tour in the Golan Heights; touring in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Masada, the Dead Sea and Caesarea. Itinerary: arzaworld.com (search for Temple Emanu-El of Dallas)

FOOD, CULTURE AND ART Visit the studios of Israeli artists; learn how music, art and culture provide a path to peace between Israelis and Palestinians; savor a tasting tour through Jerusalem’s Old City; take in a private screening at Jerusalem’s premiere film school and more! Watch Temple communications for more details.

Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected]

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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 INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Karen Hoffman...... Ext. 159 YOUTH LEARNING + ENGAGEMENT Temple Emanu-El has a history of beautiful windows. Rabbi Amy Ross, Director of Learning and Innovation...... 214.706.0021 The above photo is one of the stained glass windows EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION at Temple’s previous location at South Boulevard and Shelly Sender, Director...... 214.706.0020 Harwood Street. Each window had a quote from the DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Tanakh or a Jewish proverb, along with the name(s) of Sandy Diamond...... Ext. 198 a prominent congregant/donor. This particular window has the names Emanuel and Franceska Tillman. Emanuel WINDOW EDITOR Tillman was among the group of men who founded the Connie Dufner, Director of Communications...... Ext. 136 Dallas Hebrew Benevolent Association, which would become Temple. He served as a secretary and then as president on the Temple’s board of trustees and was also The Window (USPS #017-824) is published monthly with one of three men who met to organize the Dallas public a combined issue in June/July and August/September by schools, becoming the first secretary of the Board of Temple Emanu-El Congregation, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, School Trustees. He also served as mayor pro tem under TX 75225-4204. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dallas, Texas. Ben E. Cabell. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Temple Emanu-El Window, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75225-4204.