Music Brings Israeli Society Together Israeli Society Chai: the Nation of Israel Is Alive
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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.