June 2017 Volume XXIX, Issue 7 Music Brings Israeli Society Together Israeli society chai: The nation of Israel is alive. Zeh is complicated. hashir sheSaba shar etmol le’Abba; There are crush- This is the song that Grandpa sang yes- ing geo-political terday to Dad. Vehayom ani; And today concerns on its it is me! borders and cul- Next, Koolulam unveiled its largest tural differences the group learned three parts of a song event to date. For Yom Ha’atzma’ut, Is- among Israel’s – in English. The result was filmed raeli’s 70th Independence Day, 12,000 own citizens. and posted on Facebook. The next day, people joined Israel’s President Reuven Within Israel’s the lead singer of the American rock Rivlin, famous musician Shlomi Sha- Jewish population there are tensions band Imagine Dragons marveled at his bat, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, and between secular and observant Jews, band’s song “Believer” as produced MK Gila Gamliel to sing Naomi Shem- and Ashkenazic, Sephardic and Mizra- by Koolulam. He posted the video on er’s immortal ode to the beauty and the chi Jews, not to mention the differences his webpage stating: “This 600 person pain of life in Israel, Al Kol Alei, For among Israeli Arab Muslims, Chris- choir singing ‘Believer’ blew my mind All These Things. They sang: tians, Druze, and Bahai. this morning as I watched. So much For the honey and the sting, for the In 2017, a secular Israeli producer, passion.” bitter and the sweet/ Don’t uproot a Or Teicher, noticed observant Jews Next, it was on to Haifa, in February, sapling. Don’t forget the hope. passionately invoking piyutim (songs when Koolulam asked 3,000 Muslims Koolulam has no fancy website or of repentance) at the Kotel, the West- and Jews (none of whom had met be- complicated marketing operation. They ern Wall, on Yom Kippur. He began fore) to learn the song “One Day” by merely have their Facebook page on to wonder if he could bring ordinary Matisyahu. In one hour, they learned which they announce their next venue Israeli strangers together to sing with how to harmonize the lyrics in English, and sell out tickets within an hour. The the same fervor. With his two partners, Hebrew and Arabic! The resulting con- production is filmed and then shared via Michal Shahaf Shneiderman (who runs cert was a breathtaking display of unity Facebook, YouTube, and WhatsApp. an Israeli ad agency) and charismatic as the participants sang: “All my life They are propelled by the excitement Ben Yefet (a director and composer) I’ve been waiting for, I’ve been pray- of bringing the people of Israel togeth- he dreamed up Koolulam. He created ing for, the people to say that we don’t er in a social choir full of hope and op- a social initiative dedicated to bringing wanna fight no more. There will be no timism. Koolulam’s slogan is “Singing Israelis together from across the di- more wars and our children will play... Is Believing” and whether they deem vides of age, race, class, religion and one day.” themselves religious or not, I feel sure demography to sing. The name Koolu- When Yom Hashoah, Israel’s Memo- their voices reach the Divine! lam is a combination of the Hebrew rial Day for the victims and resisters of In a discordant and divisive world, words Koolam (everyone), Kol (voice), the Holocaust arrived, Koolulam gath- here is a brilliant project inspiring and Olam (world). ered 600 Holocaust survivors and three hope, idealism and peace. Do yourself On December 17, 2017 the three di- generations of their descendants. To- a favor and search “Koolulam Project” rectors gathered 600 secular Israelis, gether they belted out Ofra Haza’s song on YouTube, Facebook or Instagram. It many of them with special needs, in “I’m Alive:” Ani od chai, chai, chai; will make your heart soar! Tel Aviv. After 45 minutes of practice, I’m still alive, alive, alive. Am Yisrael B’shalom, Our Lives Do you have news or need prayers? Please contact the Temple office at 937-435-3400 to share a birth, marriage or seek get well wishes. Your congregation cares about you!

The congregation wishes strength, hope and health to the following: THE LIGHT Madalyn Ammons, Arlene Graham and Judie Kell. Published monthly by The congregation extends its deepest sympathy to the family and friends Temple Beth Or of Adam C. Nelson who passed away in Chicago on May 4. 5275 Marshall Rd. The congregation extends its deepest sympathy to Lisa-Marie Ewing on Dayton OH 45429 the passing of her grandfather, Dr. Bob Ewing on May 10. Mazel Tov to Rachel and Heath Gilbert on the birth of their fourth child, daughter Livnat “Livy” Bella Gilbert, on May 1. www.templebethor.com Mazel Tov to the Brown Family on the marriage of Dr. Melissa Brown Phone: (937) 435-3400 to Dr. Jonathan Price on May 27. Melissa is the daughter of Dr. Gary and Debra Brown. RABBI Judy Chessin

ASSOCIATE RABBI Yahrzeit Remembrances Ari Ballaban Temple Beth Or remembers our loved ones on the Sabbath nearest the ADMINISTRATOR anniversary of their passing or yahrzeit. The following names will be read Donna Brodnick during services this month. June 1 Lillian Orlinsky (6/19) COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR Sharon Bengel Joseph Briskin (5/30) Herman Sherline (6/19) Milton Geisenfeld (6/2) BOTY ADVISOR Seymour Miller (6/4) June 22 Gavi Douglass Arnold Jefferson Rosenkranz (6/4) Louis Barnett (6/20) Joseph Schlezinger (6/4) Irving Sanderson (6/20) OFFICERS Joseph Zendlovitz (6/20) Jerry Weckstein, President Micah Siegal, Vice President June 8 Sandra F. Low (6/21) John Granby, Secretary Roslyn Sureck (6/6) Edgar Slotkin (6/21) Karen Lindsay, Treasurer Jacob Orlinsky (6/7) Steve Bernstein (6/23) Harold Shane (6/7) Henry Rochelle (6/23) MEMBERS AT LARGE Esther Browman (6/8) Gisela Strauss (6/25) Jane Briskin Sue Nelson Herbert Bromberg (6/9) Harris Burte (6/26) Marni Flagel Jessica Simpson Joan Greenfield Dan Sweeny Elaine Rein Bloom (6/9) David Klein (6/26) Corky Katz Anita Rendler (6/9) Robert Merritt (6/10) June 29 COMMITTEE CHAIRS Margot Fried (6/11) Bessie Briskin (6/27) Administration: Ira Segalewitz Elizabeth Kruke (6/12) Donna Yagley (6/27) Education: Jessica Simpson Joseph Bloomberg (6/28) Fund-raising: Karen Lindsay Member Services: June 15 Marshall Fisher (6/29) Personnel: Micah Siegal Mandy Rendler (6/13) Frederick L. Reiger (6/29) Religious: Joan Greenfield Eugene A. Kleinman (6/15) Paula Shaiman (6/29) Volunteers: Paula Gessiness Mary Scott (6/15) Morris Kapustein (6/30) Nancy Self (6/16) Richard Sachs (6/30) AUXILIARY ORGANIZATIONS Ann Cuttler (6/17) Beatrice Michelson (7/3) Judaica Shop: Karen Lindsay BOTY President: Ava Kuperman & Sam Fiddler (6/18) Rose Landerman (7/4) Sara Zendlovitz Leah Gross Green (6/18) Juliet Simon (7/4) Connections for Seniors: Hank Adler Oscar Green (6/18) We Couldn’t Do It Without You! Temple Beth Or doesn’t accomplish anything without teamwork. Thanks to every contribution of prayer, time and funds, we can fulfill our mission of being a warm, welcoming place for ALL. Thank you! Financial Donations What will your General Fund In Memory of Sylvia Steiner legacy be? By Joel Shapiro By Helen Friedman Everyone, regardless of age, By Harriet and William Fenberg In Memory of Gertrude Phillips wealth or affiliation has the ability By Annette Nathan By Joan Isaacson to leave a legacy to sustain Temple By Jeffrey Levine By Joan and Art Greenfield By Mark Oxman By Gary M. Holstine Beth Or. Temple has partnered with In Honor of Temple Beth Or In Memory of Adam Nelson the Jewish Foundation of Greater By Marc Low By Shirlee Gilbert Dayton and the Harold Grinspoon In Honor of Rachel and Heath By Jan Maharam and Phillip Foundation as part of the Life and Gilbert’s new baby Elhardt Legacy Program. By Joan and Art Greenfield By Joan and Art Greenfield Life and Legacy provides support In Honor of Dan Weckstein By Helene and Hank Adler to Temple in organizing a strong By Annette and Bert Cream By Marsha and Stephen planned giving program which in- In Honor of Stuart and Mimi Goldberg creases our Endowment. Temple Rose’s reception of the Governor’s By Gary Holstine Arts Award By Lorraine Fortner Beth Or is eligible for incentive By Marni Flagel By Marni Flagel grants if it receives 18 Letters of In- In Honor of Joan & Art Green- tent. To date, we have 13. field’s 60th Wedding Anniversary Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund For more information, contact By Erika and Felix Garfunkel In Memory of Pearl Lumberg Rabbi Judy Chessin or Dan Swee- In Memory of Yetta Schwartz and By Gary Holstine ny. Call the office at 937-435-3400 Phillip Schwartz, beloved parents In Memory of Eugene A. Kleinman and we will help you make the con- By Harriet and Bill Fenberg and By Drs. Yana and Jeffrey nection. Family Kleinman Sincere thanks to the following In Memory of Mimi Wolnstein In Appreciation of b’nai mitzvah By Arlene Graham and Family By Leesa Kaufman and Gino members who have signed one or In Memory of Ashland Cracey and Roncallo more Letters of Intent as well as Jill Wadleigh In Appreciation of wedding cere- to those who have asked to remain By Karen and John Granby mony anonymous. In Memory of Aileen Adams By Helen and Steven Markman By Marsha and Stephen Elaine and Joe Bettman Goldberg Endowment Fund Eva Clair By Joan and Art Greenfield In Memory of Arnold Jefferson Marni Flagel In Memory of Martin Sumers Rosenkranz Cathy Gardner By Marsha and Stephen By Arlene Graham Dr. Heath Gilbert Goldberg In Memory of Louis P. Landerman Campership Fund Rachel Haug Gilbert By Myrna Nelson In Memory of Adam Nelson Karen and Matthew Lindsay In Memory of Bea Moore By Arlene Graham Ira Segalewitz By Lynda & Gerald Troy Sara and Micah Siegal In Memory of Martin Spritzer Janese and Daniel Sweeny By Marni Flagel

Temple’s many funds provide a meaningful way to mark the life cycle events we all experience. From a birth to a graduation, from the recovery from an illness to a promotion or marriage, we all experience joy and sadness throughout our lives. To express your caring and concern, please send your tribute card and minimum $10 dona- tion to the Temple office. All donations are tax deductible. 3 Facts vs. Narrative: Road to Peace Needs Both “When peace central to how we view the world comes, we will than history, ideological consis- perhaps in time tency, or facts. be able to forgive In fact, Yossi Klein Halevi—the the Arabs for kill- famed Israeli journalist—made this ing our sons, but it idea the centerpiece of a recent arti- will be harder for cle (“Israelis and Palestinians need us to forgive them to honor a two-story solution in the for having forced us to kill their Middle East,” in the Los Angeles sons.” Times on May 13—worth reading!), As I sat heavy-hearted, reflecting opining that “each side needs to ac- on May’s bloody clashes between knowledge the right of the other the IDF and Gazan protestors (many to define itself as a people entitled of whom were backed by Hamas), to national sovereignty.” As he ex- these famous words—attributed to plains, both Israelis and Palestinians Golda Meir—kept coming to mind. would do well to stop trying to in- In many ways, her sentiment is fair; validate each other’s narratives. In- however, it is also quite gruesome. stead, all would benefit from work- this, even suggesting that he may It is unfathomably sad to acknowl- ing hard to hear one another’s story. have meant the opposite! edge that anyone could be “forced” The primacy of narratives over As a rabbi and historian, I value to kill someone else’s child. facts or history applies even within the pursuit of truth and the effort Meir was not the first Jewish au- inner-Jewish dialogue. Recent re- to better understand the events of thority to consider a matter of this search has suggested that the quote our past as much as anyone. Facts kind. The Babylonian Talmud con- I mentioned above, attributed to do matter. However, sometimes tains words that acknowledge a sim- Golda Meir, may well have nev- history’s contemporary meaning is ilar reality. It teaches* that bystand- er passed her lips. There is no evi- not so much about “what actually ers must kill rodfim—those who dence—neither audio/video record- happened,” but about how we in- pursue innocent people, intending ings nor written records—that she ternalize our story—about how we to kill them—rather than let those actually said anything of the sort. make our history speak to our cir- who are innocent die. Surprising- However, these words still carry cumstances and craft our narrative. ly, though, the Talmud also teach- substantial weight in Jewish narra- Of course, this is a dangerous truth: † es the following lesson in a near- tivizations of the Israeli-Palestinian It means that people can deceptively by and important gloss: If you are conflict. frame history in order to suit their confronted by someone who says If Meir truly wasn’t responsi- own needs. Nevertheless, accepting you must either (A) kill an innocent ble for this quote, she is not alone it can free us to focus on hearing person or (B) let yourself be killed, in having had words that are cul- and appreciating the stories of those you must choose option B. You are turally significant in Jewish/Israe- around us. While we must always supposed to allow your own death li discourse falsely identified with protect ourselves, we should always rather than become a murderer. As her. Joseph Trumpeldor, who died strive to appreciate the humanity the text (originally in Aramaic) el- in 1920 defending a Jewish settle- of “the other” and (as the Talmud egantly wonders: “Who is to say ment in the Galilee and was one of might put it) remember the redness that your blood runs the most red? the great Zionist heroes of the late of every person’s blood. Maybe that man’s blood is [actual- 19th/early 20th centuries, classically ly] redder?” is known as the man whose final How odd it feels for the Talmud to words were: “tov lamut be’ad artze- Rabbi Ari Ballaban ‡ hold such seemingly contradicto- inu,” “it is good to die for our land.” * Sanhedrin 73a † Sanhedrin 74a ry perspectives and to not see them These words became a rallying cry ‡ There are, of course, meaningful distinc- as conflicting with one another! for generations of Israel’s defend- tions between these two texts—primarily ers. The only problem? Modern crit- they hinge upon whether or not the person Perhaps, though, we should not be you would kill poses a threat to someone too surprised by this juxtaposition. ical historians increasingly question who is innocent. Even still, the attitudes Sometimes, narratives are more whether Trumpeldor actually said contrast strongly. 4 Justin Weckstein to Become Bar Mitzvah Justin Neil Weckstein will follow ty and Herman Sher- sports fan. The theme for his bar in the tradition of his ancestors as he line and Caryl and mitzvah will be sports and he has is called to the Torah as a Bar Mitz- Don Weckstein. been busy this spring playing base- vah on Saturday, June 23 at 10:30 Justin has just com- ball. He is also a drummer. a.m. pleted the 7th grade Mazel Tov to the third generation He is the son of Caryn and Jerry at Mason Middle of the Weckstein family to be active Weckstein and the grandson of Bet- School and is a big at Temple Beth Or! Honorable Menschens We are kvelling over Mimi and Stuart Rose who been working with the Berkley School of Music in were recently honored with the Ohio Arts Council Boston on a project that sent him to study away this Governor’s Award for the Arts. Among other things, the past semester. He began with the founder and former Roses’ generosity made state-of-the-art updates possi- director of the Trans Siberian Orchestra and is finishing ble for the auditorium now named for them at the Day- another composition for an orchestra while auditioning ton Art Institute. The renovation has been completed in for musicals all over the country. time for the Institute’s centennial in 2019. Many thanks He has chosen Ohio University to work on music to Mimi and Stuart for their continual support of all as- education and composition and direction while working pects of our community. with artists here and abroad. Congratulations on finding We are kvelling over Noah Gruenberg. Noah has your passion, Noah! Makor School News Registration for Makor and Hebrew School this fall will open July 1. Registration will again be online and fees remain the same. Cost for Makor for preschool through second grade will be $350. Additional fees may apply for trips or events for high Cost for grades 3 through 6 for Makor and Hebrew schoolers who are also encouraged to join BOTY (Beth School (required) will be $550. Or Temple Youth). Cost for grades 7 and 8 will be $350 and high school- Makor and Hebrew School will begin on Sept. 23. ers will cost $250. Makor will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on An additional fee of $500 will be charged for one-on- Sundays. Lunch will be provided for those staying for one tutoring with a rabbi for b’nai mitzvah preparation. Hebrew School from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Youth News BOTY Elects New Officers Financial Vice President. BOTY (Beth Or Temple Youth) held officer elections We are proud of the leadership skills our young peo- on May 13. Congratulations to the new officers for ple are learning as part of BOTY! 2018-2019. Ava Kuperman and Sara Zendlovitz will serve as Temple to Host NFTY Leadership Kallah co-Presidents. Joel Kaplan and Maddie Gruenberg will Temple Beth Or is honored to host the Ohio Valley share the role of Programming Vice President. NFTY Leadership Kallah on August 17, 18 and 19. Ben Guadalupe will serve as Marketing and Commu- We are looking for families to host youth group at- nications Vice President while Charlotte Neiberding tendees from around the region as well as volunteers to fulfills the role of Social Action Vice President. make and serve meals. Natalie Taylor will be the group’s Religious and If you already know you’d like to help, call the office Cultural Vice President and Ellie Simpson will be the at 937-435-3400. 5 Adult Education a future program, contact the committee by calling the office at 937-435-3400.

Chai Mitzvah This is a great time to join Chai Mitzvah as our group enters its second year and receives new topics. The Mussar series will cost $40 per person and includes a full year of topics focused on middot. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. June’s meeting will be June 14 and focus on the topic Generosity/N’divut Call Adult Education Committee the office at 937-435-3400 to enroll. The Adult Education Committee welcomed Dr. Donna Schlagheck to the Temple last month for a Tanach Study wonderful presentation and discussion. Rabbi Judy Chessin continues to lead this group Dr. Schlagheck, a noted author and expert on Middle studying the original Hebrew scriptures. The group will East conflict, provided what turned out to be close to a meet on Saturday, June 2, Sunday, June 17 and Sunday, graduate seminar on a broad variety of topics of inter- June 24 all at 10 a.m. est to attendees. Those attending found it “terrifically informative.” Adult Hebrew All congregants are encouraged to participate in Rabbi Judy Chessin’s Advanced Adult Hebrew class Adult Education offerings. If you have a suggestion for will meet on June 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 1 p.m. Connections for Seniors Our senior members continue to be an important part of our Temple Beth Or family and Connections is a dy- namic outreach program that helps them maintain their involvement in our Temple community.

L’Chaim! We will celebrate seniors with birthdays in June, July and August at the Annual Picnic on June 29.

This quarter we celebrate the following: vices, please contact the office by noon on Thursday. Helene Adler, Madalyn Ammons, Marti Bernstein, Someone from Connections will contact you with ride Elaine Bettman, Joseph Bettman, Richard Brom- information. berg, Louisa Dreety, Harold Fishman, Marni Flagel, Drivers are needed! Please contact the Temple Office Felix Garfunkel, Stephen Goldberg, Arthur Green- or Hank Adler to volunteer. We will work to connect field, Sharon Guterman, Gary Holstine, Eva Izenson, you with seniors near you. Benjy Klein, Sharon Lindquist-Skelley, Helen Mark- man, Rose Marie Mauch, Sanford Mendelson, Susan Did You Know? Nelson, Myrna Nelson, Alex Pearl, Jane Pearl, John The law has changed. If you are hospitalized, your Reger, Jewel Safferman, Lita Saul, Caryl Weckstein, doctors and nurses are no longer allowed to contact and Dan Weiner. your clergy unless you expressly ask them to. If you or a family member are ill, having surgery or are admitted Transportation to a local hospital, contact the Temple office to be add- If you need a ride to Temple for Friday Shabbat ser- ed to our prayer list. 6 Annual Meeting President’s Post: and Appreciation Bring Your Ideas Breakfast to Temple

Sunday June 3, 10 a.m.

Thank Volunteers Enjoy a Delicious Breakfast Someone once told me an idea that they came Elect New Board Members up with after brainstorming by themselves. I Hear Reports on Temple Operations started to laugh, not at the idea, but at what they General Discussion said. I told them that when you come up with an idea on your own, that is not called brainstorm- Board Members to be Elected ing, that is called thinking. Jake Elder The positive outcome from that exchange is Karen Lindsay not my bad humor, it is the fact that an idea was Caryl Segalewitz conceived. As owners of Temple Beth Or, it is imperative that you bring forward ideas of what you need. Temple is here for you, but Temple Retiring Board Members needs to hear what Members’ changing needs Corky Katz are. Micah Siegal This summer, as you are traveling in the fam- ily truckster, laying by the pool, or just mowing Babysitting will be available. the lawn, please think about what ideas you can bring to Temple (with the family can be consid- Please call if you need to use it: ered brainstorming instead of thinking). 937-435-3400. Things that you and/or your family may want Absentee ballots will be accepted up to the Call to Order at 10:30 from Temple will most likely be what other a.m. If you require an absentee ballot, contact the office at 937- families are looking for also. So, your ideas can 435-3400. Only full members in good financial standing may vote. benefit many Members, just like others’ ideas can benefit you. Help Us Finish Spruce Up Whether you are brainstorming with others or thinking on your own, everyone’s ideas are Temple Beth Or needs your help completing our needed to continue to keep Temple Beth Or a Spring Spruce Up. We will finish spreading mulch and special place ‘Today . . . and for Generations.’ weeding flower beds on Sunday, June 24 beginning at 10:30 a.m. Please bring your own gardening tools and gloves and help us make Temple look its best! RSVP to the Jerry Weckstein office so we brew enough coffee! Call 937-435-3400. Board President 7 Mazel Tov Class of 2018!

Berkemeier Gruenberg Halasz Kahn Markman Simpson

Westerkamp Wolf Brown Brown Diamond Nalepka High School Jonah Simpson graduated from The Miami Valley School. He will be attending Miami University major- Ami Berkemeier graduated from Centerville ing in business. Jonah is the son of Jessica and Brian High School. She is the daughter of Lisa and Tom Simpson. Berkemeier. Jacob Westerkamp graduated from Beavercreek Rebecca Gruenberg graduated from Centerville High School. He was an honors student and a starter High School. Rebecca will attend Miami University’s on the State Champion soccer team. He will be attend- Honors Program on a full scholarship studying com- ing Ohio Northern University next fall and majoring puter science. She is the daughter of Angela and Marc in Computer Engineering while playing for the Polar Gruenberg. Bear soccer team. Jacob is the son of Lori and John Lindsey Halasz graduated from Centerville High Westerkamp. School. She will attend Miami University studying in Adam Wolf graduated from Centerville High School the healthcare field. She is the daughter of Teri and where he was a member of the National Honor Society Mike Halasz. and played varsity soccer. He will attend the University Sam Kahn graduated from Beavercreek High School. of Cincinnati to study business. He is the son of Eileen He will attend Sinclair Community College where he and Ed Wolf. will study criminal justice. Sam plans to become a po- lice officer. He is the son of Gina and Neil Kahn. College Elijah Markman graduated from Centerville High School, the Young Scholars Program at Sinclair Com- Matt Brown, MD, graduated from Wright State Uni- munity College, and the Warren County Career Center versity’s Boonshoft School of Medicine. He will begin Aviation Academy, from which he was inducted into practicing internal medicine in the Emory Health Care the National Technical Honor Society. He will contin- System in Atlanta. He is the son of Debra and Dr. Gary ue his studies at Sinclair Community College Aviation Brown Technology Department, where he will focus on air- Melissa Brown, MD, graduated from the Ohio State craft engine and airframe maintenance. Elijah earned a University School of Medicine where she earned hon- Taylor Scholarship to Sinclair through his studies with ors in Latin and was named Outstanding OB/GYN Stu- the Young Scholars Program. dent. Melissa will be doing her residency at the Ohio

8 Volunteers Needed for House of Bread Mazel Tov Class of 2018! Temple Beth Or members will be volunteering at the House of Bread on Sunday, June 10. This is a State University Medical Center. new social action program for Temple, and a great She is the daughter of Debra and Dr. opportunity for Members to volunteer and give back Gary Brown. to the Dayton community. House of Bread is located at 9 Orth Avenue, just Matt Diamond earned a bache- west of downtown Dayton. Their mission is to pre- lor’s degree in business administra- vent hunger and serve as a bridge to beneficial com- tion and management from the Uni- munity resources. Our role on June 10 will be to help the employees verisity of Pikeville. He is the son of make and serve meals. Susan and Rob Diamond. We have been given a 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. time to volunteer. To maximize the number of Temple members who can volunteer, and to also minimize Michael Nalepka earned his mas- each volunteer’s time commitment, we are breaking up the time into two ter’s degree at Wright State Univer- shifts: 9 to 11:40 a.m. and 11:20 a.m. to 2 p.m. sity. He is the son of Sharon and Jo- Please call the Temple at 937-435-3400 to sign up. Volunteers must be seph Nalepka. at least 12 years old. Space is limited. Elaina Ostrow earned her mas- Temple Hosting JFed Town Hall ter’s degree in ar- The Jewish Federation of Great- June, including one at Temple Beth chitecture from er Dayton launched a new commu- Or. Join us Tuesday, June 19 from Miami University. nity-wide visioning project, Jewish 7 to 8:30 p.m. to hear a progress She is the daughter Dayton Dreams Big, in the spring update and share more ideas. Ad- of Anne and Mitchell Ostrow. of 2017. ditional meetings are scheduled on This project will help shape and June 13 at the JCC at 5:30 p.m. and Bronwyn Smith direct the Dayton Jewish commu- at Beth Jacob on June 26 at 10 a.m. earned a bache- nity over the next 20 years. By The data so far is available in an lor’s of fine arts “Dreaming Big,” the Federation Executive Summary at www.jew- at The School of will help the Jewish community ishdayton.org. Please RSVP for the the Art Institute identify the challenges, oppor- meeting on the website or by con- of Chicago. She is tunities, goals, and strategies to tacting Karen Steiger at ksteiger@ the daughter of Ju- maintain and grow a vibrant Jew- jfgd.net. lie Simon. ish community within the Dayton Join us as we build a foundation region. for our Jewish future. Attendance Rachel Westerkamp graduated The next step in the process is is free, but your opinions are price- from Illinois Wesleyan University a series of Town Hall meetings in less! on May 6, 2018, with a major in Physics and a minor in German. She New Website Coming This Summer was a four-year starter on the soc- Like many synagogues nation- and are working on learning the cer team and Phi Beta Kappa. She wide, Temple Beth Or will be tran- new platform and making changes will be attending graduate school sitioning its website this summer. to our content to take advantage of next fall at the Uni- The site, hosted by the Union for new features. versity of Colorado Reform Judaism, will be changing The site will be ready to launch in Electrical Engi- from a Joomla-based platform to in early summer and the address neering/Photonics. a WordPress-based platform. URJ remains www.templebethor.com. If She is the daughter will no longer support Joomla sites you have any questions about this of Lori and John after August 31. process, please contact Communi- Westerkamp. We have already received a de- cations Coordinator Sharon Bengel velopment version of our new site at [email protected]. 9 June Services Temple Beth Or prides itself on a variety of family friendly service styles. While some services are particularly aimed at youngsters, all ages are welcome at all events. Worship remains the central focus of all services. Please join us! Friday, June 1, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 10 a.m. Rock of Ages Shabbat: Marc Rossio rocks the house 60-Minute Shabbat: Led by Rabbi Ari Ballaban, this ser- as he, Rabbi Judy Chessin and Temple musicians lead vice will read and discuss the Torah portion Shelach-Lecha. a creative, upbeat and lively service which will include the baby naming of Livnat “Livy” Bella Gilbert. Rachel Friday, June 15, 7 p.m. and Heath Gilbert and Sue and Ron Nelson will host the Shabbat with Choir: Led by Rabbi Judy Chessin featur- Oneg Shabbat in Livy’s honor. ing the Temple Beth Or choir directed by Mary Rogers and accompanied by Diann Bromberg. Our 6:30 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. preneg will be hosted by Elaine and Joe Bettman in hon- Tanach Study: Bring a potluck offering and join us as or of their 64th Anniversary and Joe’s 89th birthday. we continue the Book of Proverbs. Saturday, June 16, 10 a.m. Friday, June 8, 6 p.m. Mazel Tots: It’s Father’s Day Weekend! Tots are asked Family Shabbat: This family friendly service will be to bring their fathers or father figures to a special ser- led by Rabbi Ari Ballaban. Since school is out for the vice which includes breakfast. summer, we will not serve a meal. Friday, June 22, 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat and Congregational Potluck: Rab- bi Judy Chessin will lead this service followed by our potluck. Temple will provide the main dish for a $5 do- nation per family. Bring a dish to share: A-H bring a dessert, I-O bring a salad or vegetable, P-Z bring a side.

Saturday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. Bar Mitzvah of Justin Weckstein

Friday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. Annual Outdoor Shabbat and Family Picnic: Bring a side dish to share. The Temple will provide the main course, condiments and paper products. We will enjoy a cookout after an outdoor service (weather permitting). Summer Services In July and August, services at for agreeing to start us off by lead- turing Marc Rossio and an Oneg Temple Beth Or are led by lay mem- ing the service on July 6. A preneg Shabbat hosted by Sandy Kawano bers of the congregation. Anyone is host is still needed. and Paul Burte. welcome to sign up to lead a service On August 17, no leader is need- and/or bring preneg snacks. ed. Our congregants are welcome to Sign up to lead a Summer Ser- Each Friday night, the preneg be- join the service being held for the vice, bring snacks or host an Oneg gins at 6 p.m. followed by services NFTY Leadership Training Kallah or Preneg during the 2018-19 at 6:30 p.m. All events are held in Temple will host that weekend. school year by visiting our web- Cafe Or. Fall Services will resume on Sept. site at www.templebethor.com. Thank you to Dr. Martin Jacobs 7 with a Rock of Ages Shabbat fea- Or call the office at 937-435-3400. 10 June 2018

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Our Member Support Structure changes July 1. Rock of Ages Shabbat Tanach Study, 10a Service, 7p Oneg Shabbat Hosted See the enclosed FAQ for details. by Gilberts & Nelsons

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Annual Meeting and Family Shabbat, 6p 60-Minute Shabbat, 10a Appreciation Breakfast, 10a

Adv. Hebrew, 1p

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 House of Bread, 9-2 Seniors Walk at Chai Mitzvah, 1:30p Shabbat with Choir, 7p Mazel Tots, 10a Schoolhouse Park, 10a Preneg, 6:30, Hosted Adv. Hebrew 1p by Bettmans

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Board Meeting, 7p Dayton Dreams Big Simchat Shabbat and Shabbat Shireinu, 10a Tanach Study, 10a Town Hall Meeting, 7p Potluck, 6:30p Adv. Hebrew, 1p

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Tanach Study, 10a Seniors Walk at Outdoor Shabbat and Spring Spruce Up, Schoolhouse Park, 10a Annual Picnic, 6:30p Part 2, 10:30a Adv. Hebrew, 1p NON PROFIT ORG. Temple Beth Or U.S. POSTAGE 5275 Marshall Road PAID Dayton OH 45429-5815 DAYTON, OHIO PERMIT NO. 1552 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

Temple Beth Or’s Annual Picnic Friday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. Outdoor Shabbat Services, Picnic to Follow Main Dish & Drinks Provided Bring a Side Dish to Share \5275 Marshall Road, Kettering, Ohio www.templebethor.com 937-435-3400 Today...and for Generations