Weekend of Events - American Jewish Archives

RELIGIOUS SERVICES
FRIDAY, MARCH 2, 7:30 pm
SHABBAT SERVICE
Music: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Ze1cer
Oneg Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
9:30 am - Torah Study
10:30 am - Shabbat Service
PURIM CELEBRATION
6:00 pm - Dinner for those with reservations
(see fonn in bulletin) .
7:00 pm - Purim Spiel and Service with David Snyder
and the Purim Band
PURIM CELEBRA TION
A BIG MEGILLAHI
Weekend ofEvents --~
SATURDAY, MARCH 3
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Purim Service and Spiel
(Nutsy Musical tribute to story of Esther)
Music by David Snyder and the Purim MegiUah
Musicians
8:30 PM - Youth Group Set Up for Carnival
FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 7:30 pm
FAMlLY SHABBAT SERVICE
Music: Dan Nichols, Musician in Residence
Oneg Shabbathosted by Jenny Broh in honor of Bob
Broh's birthday
SATURDAY, MARCH 10
9:30 am - Torah Study
10:30 am Shabbat Service
Jennie Anne Waits, daughter of Helen and Ernie Waits
will become a Bat Mitzvah
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 7:30 PM
MEN' S CLUB SHABBAT SERVICE
Members of the Men's Club will participate in the
service
Music: Cantor Yvon Shore and Bob Pollack
Oneg Shabbat hosted by the Men's Club
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
9:30 am - Torah Study
10:30 am - Shabbat Service
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SUNDAY, MARCH 4 - NOON
(Following Religious School)
ANNUAL PURIM CARNWAL
to Benefit the Temple Youth Group
FROM THE RABBI
congregation on the foundation ofthose bonds. Next time,
I hope you'lljoin us.
Sandford R. Kopnick
Have a great month--see you at Purim and after-
A TRIP TO REMEMBER•••.
So many wonder why take a
congregational trip-when the Federation
and so many other wonderful organizations have such
expertise at arranging these excursions? For the 13 of us
who traveled to Israel together this past month, it was two
weeks of exploration, bonding, soul-searching, learning,
laughing, and sharing in a way that will benefit our
congregation for a long time to come.
Our master tour-guide, Roger Dahm succeeded
in bringing the trip alive to our mighty band of pilgrims. In
addition, people that might not have ever had occasion to
get to know one another are now life-long friends. It
certainly will warm up Friday nights and other Temple
functions.
But the moments of awe are.still reserved for the
sights and sounds ofIsrael. The first Friday in Israel, we
arrived to Jerusalem and a beautiful overlook at the Haas
Promenade. There, we took in the view and for the first
time, many of us really understood what it meant when we
say at Pesach, ''Next Year in Jerusalem."
Some of us were in awe of the end-to-end
rainbow we saw in Haifa a few days earlier. Standing at
the Bahai Gardens at the top of the mountain, we cast our
eyes down toward the port, to see the rainbow reflecting
from the Medeterranian.
We could be inspired by the beautiful service at
Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem, where 7 cantorial
students joined our own Emily Walsh (who read Torah as
an HUC education student) with her doting mother (our
own Wendy) offering the blessing.
There was the moment at Petra when I thought I
might be late to our Jordanian guide, so I hired a camel to
get me back to the group faster. Or the tremendous amount
of rain we endured (while all ofthe Israelis felt their prayers
had been answered-for rain is like liquid gold in Israel).
Our trip is filled with memories of shopping,
learning, eating, talking, laughing, and reconnecting with
our Judaism. The Federation trips are spectacular, too-but in a different way. A congregational trip gives us a
chance to connect significantly, and build our
Rabbi Sandford R. Kopnick
P.S. For all of you who helped us say thank you to
Wendy by contributing to her trip, you did a real mitzvahand I am proud that we all could say thank you in such a
profound way.
VALLEY TEMPLE PILGRIMS
RETURN FROM ISRAEL
Twelve members of the Valley Temple and Rabbi
Sandford R. Kopnick returned Sunday, February 11,2007 from a
two week trip to Israel. Geared for first time travelers, the trip
began in the North, continued in Jerusalem, crossed the boarder
to view Petra, and returned to Jerusalem. Rain followed the group
throughout the experience. The group arrived in Tel Aviv while
hearing of a terrorist attack in Eilat. The staged demonstration
on the Temple Mount was held hOUTS before the group attended
Kabbalat Shabbat at the Western Wall in the Old City in JerusalemonFebruary9,2007.
Wendy Walsh, the Valley Temple Administrator for
twenty five years attended the trip as a gift from the
congregation. "Mrs. Walsh has been a pillar of the Temple for all
of these years, it was a wonderful way to say thank you," said
Rabbi Kopnick.
Participating in the trip were (pictured bottom left to
right) Alan Schwartz, Rita Clark. Wendy Walsh. Jean Amber, and
John Amber. (Second Row) Phyllis Bossin, Judy Gehr, David
Feldstein, Sharon Feldstein, Rabbi Sandford Kopnick, (Back Row)
Susan HofTheimer, Jon Hoflheimer, and Peggy Barrett.
IINNICHILS MUSICIL WEEKENI
Saturday March 10
7:30 p.m.
&lDan Nichols
Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Services with a contemporary sound.
Sunday, March 11
Unplugged"
10:00 a.m. Religious School Open House
11:00 Family Concert with Dan Nichols
Open to Everyone!
Evening for adults only!
$5.00/non members
Silent Auction, Desserts,
Coffee, Folk Music
Please join us at the Valley Temple for an evening of fellowship and fun
Saturday, March 10, 2007
7:30 PM (NOTE CHANGE OF TIME)
SILENT AUCTION
featuring items for ALL BUDGETS including:
jewelry • the Lofts at Shillito party room· motorized scooter • Goldman Union Camp
scholarship • Queen City Racquet Club membership • gourmet dinner with wine pairing • golf outings •
massage and Reiki gift certificate •
Pilates classes· permanent eyeliner procedure •
Rabbi Kopnick's parking spot for High Holy Days & MORE!
FOLLOWED BY A 5PECAAL WFFEEHOUSE
OF AMER\CAN FOLK MUS\C AND SOME JEWlSH H\TS
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The evenin~ is for adults and is free for Valle:y members. -- Non-members '$5.00.
Religious Services Continued ...
LOCAL ARTIST
BEAUTIFIES VALLEY
FRIDAY, MARCH 23 - FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
Shabbat Service
Music: Friday Night Live Band
Oneg Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 24
9:30 am - Torah Study
10:30 am - Shabbat Service
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service
Music: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer
Oneg Shabbat
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
9:30 am - Torah Study
10:30 am - Shabbat Service
HOST AN ONEG SHABBAT
Hosting an Oneg Shabbat, which is the reception
following services to celebrate the joy of the Sabbath, is a
lovely way to honor a special occasion or honor the memory of
a loved one. Call Wendy at the Temple office to say that you
will host one. A special thanks to the following who recently
hosted Oneg Shabbats:
Wyoming Artist and Valley Temple Member
Nancy TIlman has painted a mural outside Valley Temple's
Solomon Greenberg Sanctuary. The painting depicts
Jerusalem and a large tree with holiday and life-cycle
symbols inset. The mural is surrounded by the words, "it
is a tree of life to those who hold fast to it, and all of its
supporters are happy."
Illman has been a member of Valley for a few
years now, and found the stark wall to be in need of color
and form. "Her beautiful work is a wonderful addition to
our space, and helps set the tone when entering and
leaving our sanctuary," Rabbi Sandford Kopnick said.
Nancy Illman has painted murals at Yavneh Day
School, in other public venues and in private homes. She
is the mother of three boys and is a professional artist.
Illman's mural is a part of the beautification of the Valley
Temple as it approaches its 50th anniversary in May.
Sam and Laura Lobar, Matt and Marcelle
Rita and Bill Clark in honor oflsabelle and Rebecca Clark's
birthdays
and in memory of Beatrice and Arthur Feldman
Ricki and Stuart Hodesh in honor of son Jake's
engagement to Miriam Lipson
and birthday of grandson Aaron and
in loving memory of Roslyn and Harry Schaer and Irwin
Hodesh
Oneg Shabbat hosted by Mark & Jan Rosenbaum Sass in
honor of Jonathan's birthday
THANKS FROM IRAQ
Many thanks for the wonderful supplies that you
have
sent.
The
patients
really
appreciate them and I am grateful for your
generosity.
Steven Edell
MEN'S CLUB SHABBAT
Friday, March 16,7:30 pm
Members of the Men's Club
will participate in the service
Oneg Shabbat hosted by the Men's Club
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weekend full of events, May 18th-20th. 2007. There will
be a special Shabbat service Friday night, a
celebration dinner Saturday night, and special
religious school activities on Sunday. Be there as we
honor our first half-century and celebrate our future!
Need a birthday gift??? Anniversary coming
up??? Someone special deserve something
special??? Did your child bring home an "A"?
Or perhaps a special gift for you. Come to the
Silent Auction and pick out the perfect gifts.
Bid now on gifts, ends Sat March 10
Motorized Scooter
Special meals ~ parties
Dine Jerry Springer' GOLF
Cincinnati I<-eds
Computer help
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High Holy Day parking
Flowers
Activity gift certificates
Restaurant coupons
JEWELRY
Autographed baseball
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WOMEN OF REFORM JUDIASM
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Save The Date!
WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM
Stronger Together
Dear Sisterhood,
This past month has beenjam-packed with events
- all intended to help us grow a little closer, create a deeper
sense of community, and give us memories of friendship
and laughter to sustain us during the coldest fmal hours of
winter.
One of the best moments for me this month
happened during our Sisterhood meeting, when we passed
the Tzeddakah box around the room, which really should
be called the speaking box - and I listened as one by
one, each person took the box, and spoke of what they
were grateful for. What a wonderful reminder - it's just
so easy to forget to be grateful. So easy to let minor and not so minor - annoyances blind us to all that we have
been blessed with - and blind us to those who stand right
next to us offering us comfort if we only reach out.
So in that spirit, let me please recognize all the
Hamantashen bakers, young anq old, all those who
organized, and those who allowed themselves to be
organized. A thousand thanks to our tireless cookbook
committee, who allowed us not only to mark where we
have been in the last fifty years, but also provided a guide
for where we will go. And to all, who by your presence
gave us the opportunity to gather and discuss (and
sometimes argue), mess up a kitchen like no other, share
our sorrows and our joys - Thank you.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
March 11th - Sisterhood meeting 10:00
April 15th - Sisterhood meeting 9:45-11 :30
(Yom Hashoah-Holocaust
Remembrance assembly - 11 :30)
May 20th - Sisterhood meeting 9:45-11 :30; RS
closing day assembly 11 :30
Picnic at 12:00
Shalom,
Michele
Michele Alessandrini
President, Women of Reform Judaism
Women of Torah: Neshot Torah, the
46th Assembly of the Women of Reform
Judaism, will take place December 12-16, 2007 in San Diego, CA.
Please join us to:
•
Connect with women who share your interests,
concerns, love ofReform Judaism and the special bonds
of sisterhood
•
Learn from renowned scholars, rabbis, and
professionals
•
Celebrate the launch ofour historic work, The Torah: A
Women S Commentary
•
Enhance your leadership skills and Jewish knowledge
•
Experience an inspirational Shabbat worship service
with nearly 5,000 Reform Jews
•
Explore San Diego in special tours set up for WRJ/URJ
delegates
The Assembly is held in conjunction with the Union
for Reform Judaism's Biennial, so there is a lot going on and
much to learn, see, and do. If you would like to be a delegate to
the WRJ Assembly, please contact Michele Alessandrini or
Alison Weikel to receive registration information.
THE BREAST CANCER
STAMP
There's a good reason why Valley Temple
Sisterhood uses the Breast Cancer Awareness
stamp for first class mailings. Since 1988, The
Women of Reform Judaism has been involved
with breast cancer education, especially among women
under 50 years of age. WRJ prints a "Shower Card" which
gives easy to follow self-examination procedures for early
breast cancer detection. (The card is also printed in Spanish
and is made available to other women's organizations in
cities with large Hispanic populations.) If you would like
to have a complimentary shower card for yourself or
someone you love, please contact Jenny Broh at
jabroh@fuse.net,or891-5153.
Our use of the Breast Cancer Awareness stamp
is just one more way Valley Sisterhood supports The
Women of Reform Judaism in the fight against breast
cancer. You can help as well; when you purchase this
stamp, 6 cents is donated by the USPS to support breast
cancer research. It's an easy way to make a difference.
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JEWISH MUSIC: WHAT MAKES IT
JEWISH? WHAT MAKES IT MUSIC?
Cantor Yvon Shore, Director of Liturgical Arts
at HUC-JIR, Instructor
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Tuesdays. April 10. 24 and May 1 at 7:30 p.m.
3 TUESDAYS IN MARCH
"AND THESE ARE JEWS" A documentary by
Ruth Goldman
Tuesday March 6 at 2:00 p.m·and 7:00 p.m.
An engaging and humorous glimpse into the lives of
the descendents of one of the most influential
Jewish American communities of the 19th and 20th
Centuries: The German Jews of Cincinnati, Ohio
"OBSESSION"
Tuesday, March 13 at 7:00 p.m.
A film about the threat of Radical Islam to Western
Civilization. Using unique footage from Arab
television, it reveals an insider's view of the hatred of
radicals.
Join Cantor Shore as she helps us understand
Jewish music throughout the ages . As we
understand the music of our people, we will have an
insight into the wonderful person and talent that has
helped us on the last two High Holy Day Seasons.
Cantor Yvon Shore is an invested Cantor from the
Hebrew Union College School of Sacred Music and
served a congregation on the East Coast before
assuming her academic position at HUC-JIR in Cincinnati. Join us for this unique opportunity
And +here's more...
THE JEW IN AMERICAN FILM
Join Rabbinic Intern Craig lewis as he explores the
way Jews have been portrayed in American
Cinema over time. This syllabus is prepared with
the help of the Hebrew Union College.
Tuesdays May 29, June 5, and June 12
At 7:30 p.m.
THE QUARREL
Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00 p.m.
An award winning film set in Montreal, 1948. Achance
reunion of two Holocaust survivors - one a deeply
religious man, the other a skeptical journalist who has
turned his back on God--Ieads to a searing
examination of good and evil and an ultimate test of
faith and redemption.
DISCUSSION WILL
FOLLOW EACH SESSION
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May 15, 2007 - 7:00 p.m.
OVERCOMING LIFE'S DISAAPOINTMENTS
By Harold Kushner
Start Reading and Join Us!
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SHABBAT MORNING
LUNCH AND LEARN
Shabbat Morning Torah Study
9:30 am Saturdays
Judaism Confronts Contemporary Issues ...
FIRST THURSDAYS12:00-1:00 p.m. (March-
The joy of Torah is explored as we attempt to bring our
contemporary values and insights to traditional and modem views of the weekly Torah portion. No previous
experience is necessary
Torah Study is followed by
Shabbat Morning Services at 10:30 am
June) at the conference room of Jewish Familv
Service in Blue Ash 11223 Cornell Park Drive,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Second Thursdays 12:00-1:00 p.m. (March -June)
at the office of Jon Hoffheimer in the Mercantile Library Bldg. 414 Walnut Street 12th Floor
ADULT HEBREW
ADULT HEBREW (LEVEL II) (BET) Tuesdays at
5:00 p.m. Rabbi Sandford Kopnick, Instructor
If you can read Hebrew by knowing the alphabet and
want to both work on fluency in reading and begin to
understand basic Hebrew structure and prayer book
vocabulary-then this is the class for you!
Using real questions posed to the Central
Conference of American Rabbis Responsa
Committee, we explore issues of bio-medical ethics,
business ethics, Reform Jewish rituals, and
balancing modem sensibilities with ancient values.
Come once or come monthly
ADVANCED HEBREW
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
For those with good reading skills who want to work
on Torah reading, and grammar so you actually know
what you're reading. Some previous experience expected. Call the rabbi for details!
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Let's Read the Bible
1st and 3rd Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
We've just finished Noah-it'll take a
Long time-so join us when you can
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
CORNER
When you walk into our Temple on Sunday
morning, you fmd children and adults connecting to
Judaism. Our kids walk in with smiles on their faceshappy to be coming to Temple and Sunday school. Adults
walk in smiling too-whether they're coming to teach or
sub, to attend a Family Ed session, to assist in a classroom, to take part in all-school assembly, come to a
Sisterhood or Men's Club Meeting, or to have a cup of
coffee, read a book in our library, and catch up with friends.
All of this is what goes on in a typical school morning. I
invite you to "drop-in" one Sunday-I'll fmd something
meaningful for you to do inside or outside a classroom!
It's one of the best ways I know to connect to God, to
Judaism, and to our Temple.
It's hard for me to believe that we're in the middle
of my fourth year as Director of Education. During these
years, it has been my pleasure to watch our school
"without walls" (!) embrace creative teaching that is not
bound to textbooks, and is limited only by the creativity of
the teachers, the rabbis, and me. My position here was
re-created four years ago with the assistance of a grant
from the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati's S.E.E.D.
program (Synagogue Education in Excellence Directive).
Without the funding provided by S.E.E.D., I would be far
more limited in the time and support my position could
provide our schooL It is these funds that help us to create
our dynamic religious school! I come to work every day
excited to be a part of all of this!
One of the most rewarding things I get to do is
search for teaching materials. Here are two web sites
that I enjoy:
Torah Tots" (http://www.torahtots.com) is a
brightly colored web site that will catch your child's eye
right away. Included here are links to holidays, "parasha
on parade (a unique way to learn about the weekly Torah
portion)," and coloring pages. There is a new feature
called, "This month in Jewish History." I bet you'll have
to pull your child away from the computer!
Society Today, Spirituality, Family, and Jewish Literacy.
There is even a Western Wall "cam" that al10ws you to
view the wall in real time. You and your family can
participate in the centuries-old tradition of writing a note
for the Western Wall (it will be printed in the old city of
Jerusalem, and delivered by a student of Aish Ha Torah).
If you scroll down to the bottom of the home page, you'll
fmd "family parasha." You can read the weekly portion
with your family, and then delve into the story that
accompanies it. These stories are written about modem
kids with modem-day dilemmas. It will provide the
background for thought-provoking discussions around the
dinner table!
We're doing a lot right at The Valley Temple.
Thank you S.E.E.D and The Jewish Federation of
Cincinnati for your help and partnership!
B'Shalom,
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S.E.E.D.
Elizabeth Woosley
Director of Education
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This Passover,
help fulfill a mitzvah
Over 300 boxes of food for Passover will be
delivered to families & individuals in need.
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DONATE
PASSOVER MAGAROONS
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Another great site is Aish (http://aish.com). Here
you will find many items ofinterest, including Jewish World,
help
School collect 100
M~c~roons.
Please mak,your donations b,y March 25
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CINCINNATI PESACH
DELIVERY PROJECT
Provides Passover food to
families and individuals in need
YES! I would like to help. Enclosed is my contribution made
payable to
Cincinnati Pesach Delivery Project
I would like to sponsor 1 person
I would like to sponsor 2 persons
I would like to sponsor 1 family
I would like to sponsor 2 families
$18
Saturday, March 3, 2007
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Service and Schpiel
(Nutsy musical tribute to story of Esther)
Music by David Snyder and the Purim Megillah
Musicians
NEW DINNER MENU FOR ADULTS THIS YEAR
..••.
$36
$54
$90
Support families for Passover and
the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry year-round:
I would like to become a CHAl Friend
$100-$499
_ _ I would like to become a CHAl Angel
$500-$999
I would like to become a CHAl Mitzvah
Maven $}OOO
Other amount $ _ _ _ _-'. .....)
Contributions made during the months of March and April
are eligible for matching funds from The Feinstein
Foundation of Rhode Island.
Name(s)
Phone _ _ _ _ __
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Catered by Andy's Mediteranean
including Chicken KaBob's, salad, rice, pita, baklava
and hummous - $12.00 for adults
Traditional Chicken Tenders for children - $S.OO/chiid
Bring your friends and see what the rabbi will wear this
year!! Costumes invited! Send in your reservation for
the dinner to the Temple office.
Name(s)
# of Adults @ $12.00
.................................. .
# of Children (under 13) @ $5.00 .................... .
(Children under 3 free) .................... .
AMT ENCLOSED .................. .
LET US RESER VEA SEAT FOR YOU!! PLEASE SEND YOUR
RESERVATION FORM & PAYMENT TO THE TEMPLE
OFFICE, 145 SPRINGFIELD PIKE, 452151MMEDIATELY!
Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
Email:
Congregation: ________________
Yes! _ _ I would like to volunteer my time.
Please contact me at the number above for the
following:
o Sunday April 1 to deliver food
DWeek of March 26-29 to sort and box for
delivery.
Please return this form with your contribution to:
Cincinnati Pesach Delivery Project
ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL
To Benefit The Temple Youth Group
Sunday, March 4
12:00 noon
(starting right after
Religious School)
LUNCH***GAMES****PRIZES****RAFFLE
Bring $$$ for games, lunch, raffle and more!
A costume contest precedes the Carnival at the
Religious School Assembly
YOUTH Gt<OUP SET UP FOt<
CARNIVAL ON SA T. MAt<CH .3 AT 8:.30 PM
Jewish Family Service 11223 Cornell Park Drive
DONATIONS NEEDED FOR CARNIVAL
If you have new toys, gift certificates, or other items
that can be used as rafile and/or game prizes for this year's Purim
Carnival,
please
contact
Craig
Lewis,
Rabbinic Intern at the Temple.
MAZALTOV
Ernie and Helen Waits on the Bat Mitzvah of their
daughter, Jennie Anne
OUR SYMPATHY
Jim Walsh on the death of his mother, Fern Walsh
Wendy Walsh on the death of her mother, Muriel
Hmwitz
Harold Blatt on the death of his sister, Liesel Blatt
Lefkowitz
Ronnie Shore and Barbara Stem and Bob Levinson
on the death of their mother and sister-in
law, Dotty Levinson
Sustaining tlie generations ...
We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions:
ESTELLE WIGSER FLOWER FUND
In memory of Marcia GeItner, mother of Sandy Hatfield; from Sue
Mandell. Donna & Herschell Levine. Les & Molly Polasky, Gil &
Sue Levine. Dr. Rino Mundo. Rica & Stuart Hodesh. Jerry Mastin.
Pat & Elaine Carroll. Dottie Slaughter, Sharon Nelson & Ken Venick
L'CHAYIM COMMITTEE FUND
In memory of Miriam Berkowitz, mother of Barb Stewart; from Sue
& Jay Price. Ken & Shelly Weisbacher, Alice & Ron Weitzenkorn,
JudyLevy
In memory of Marcia Geltner;from Bob & Jenny Broh
LOUISE MARKS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In memory of Harold & Christine Wright; from Susan Hoffheimer
JANE MUNICKMEMORIAL GARDEN FUND
In memory of William Bachmann;from Diane & Ken Mitman
CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In honor of the consecration of Lydia Gehr and Emma Heines, in
honor of the birth of Kathie and Ivan Tamarkin's grandson, in honor
of Judy McKinney's birthday, in memory of Barb Stewart's mother,
in memory of Kathie Tamarkin's brother; from Jean & John Amber
FRANCIE BROWN MEMORIAL OFFICE FUND
In memory of Fern Walsh;from Helen & Ernie Waits. Bob & Jenny
Broh
In memory of Donna Goodman's father, Kathie Tamarkin's brother,
and in honor of the birth of the Tamarkin's grandson and the fifth
wedding anniversary of Jen & Craig Lewis,from Bob & Jenny Broh
BRYNA SCHWARTZ MEMORIALONEG & HOSPITALITY
FUND
In memory of Helen Silver, from Sue & Jay Price
RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of Hilda Steiner, from Dr. Nora Moreira
MARCH BIRTHDAYS
Zachary Schneider
Pam Levinson
Fred Moss
Joan Reckseit
Bernice Blatt
Jessica Firestone
Jacob DeIMauro
Barbara Neman
Marc Klein
Michael Gelfand
Stephen Dessner
Lawrence C. Freeman
Beth Schwartz
Anne Weitzenkorn
Eric Thomas Deutsch
Arlene Katz
Cody Hiller
Bob Broh
Helen Waits
Robert E. Levinson
DorieAch
Samuel Lobar
Phillip Levinson
Ann Shulman
Eli Lewis
EncaDenham
Richard Magnus
Christy Goldner
Lewis Rosin
Grace Kaufinan
Michael Shayeson
Karen Frecker
Leah DelMauro
Sharon Ran
Carl Gehr, Jr.
John Shore
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Michael Heines
S. Sidney Pranikoff
Eric Rubinoff
Elsa Mendel
Mike Wagner
Marjorie Raub
Anne Schauer
Martin Fntzhand
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MARCH ANNIVERSARIES
Joel & Lisa
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Bob & Phyllis
Levinson
Michael 1& Janelle
Gelfand
Mel Firestone & Diane Schneiderman
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03124/1973
03123/1975
Honor a birthday, anniversary, or other special
occasion or honor the memory of a loved one
by donating to one of our funds which
will suit the donor or honoree.
These contributions support special programs
and projects not covered by our operating budget.
For more info, call the Temple office.
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March 1
2
10:00am Read Bible Class
7:30pm Shabbat Service
AUCTION
12:00pm LunchNLeam
9:30am Torah Study
Dwntwn
10:30am Shabbat Service
6:00pm Purim Dinner
7:00pm Purim Service
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9:45am Seventh/Eighth
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9:30am Mom & Me Oass
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10:ooam Sisterhood Mtg
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9:30am Mom & Me Oass
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l1:OQam Rrst Gr Family
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10:45am Secenth/Elghth
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11 :OOam Second Gr
Family Ed
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2:00pm Film Series
5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet
5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet
7:00pm Film Series
7:00pm RS Hebrew
12:oopm LunchNLeam
Fam Shabbatw/Dan Nichols
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7:30pm Ad
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7:30pm Shabbat Service
5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet
5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet
7:00pm Rim Series
7:00pm RS Hebrew
5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet
5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet
7:00pm RS Hebrew
7:30pm Board Mtg
5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet
5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet
7:00pm Rim Series
7:00pm RS Hebrew
9:30am Torah Study
10:30am Shabbat
Service-Jennie
Walts Bat Mltz
7:30pm Silent Auction &
Dan Nichols
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7:30pm Men's Oub
9:30am Torah Study
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CINCINNATI, OHIO
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PERMIT NO. 2333
Sandford R. Kopnick, Rabbi
Solomon T. Greenberg, Rabbi Emeritus
Craig Lewis, Rabbinic Intern
Bizabeth Woosley, Director of Education
Barbara Stewart, President
Michele Alessandrini, Women of Reform Judaism President
Jim Miller, Men's Club President
Wendy Walsh, TernpleAdministrator
WEB SITE: www.vallevtemple.com
E-MAIL: wendY@valleytemple.com
or use links at valleytemple.com
ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
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matzo and a jlourless chocolate cake along with all the rituals of Passover
and special Valley Temple service
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VALLEYTEMPLE, 145 SPRINGFIELD PIKE, CINTI, OH45215 BY MARCH31
PURIM IS COMING
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A BIG MEGIUAHI
PURIM CELEBRATION 2007-
A Weekend ofEvents --SATURDAY, MARCH 3
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:00 PM - Purim Service and Spiel
(Nutsy Musical tribute to story of Esther)
Music by David Snyder and the Purim Megillah Musicians
8:30 PM - Youth Group Set Up for Carnival
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to Benefit the Temple Youth Group
Saturday, March 3, 2007
6:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 p.m. Service and Schpiel
(N~tsy musical tribute to story of Esther)
Music by David Snyder and the Purim Megillah
Musicians
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NEW DINNER MENU FOR ADULTS THIS YEAR
Catered by Andy's Mediteranean
including Chicken KaBob's, salad, rice, pita, baklava and
hummous - $12.00 for adults
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ANNUAL PURIM CARNIVAL
To Benefit The Temple Youth Group
Sunday, March 4
12:00 noon
(starting right after
Religious School)
LUNCH***GAMES****PRIZES****RAFFLE
Bring $$$ for games, lunch, raffle and more!
A costume contest precedes the Carnival at the Religious School Assembly
YOUTH GR-OUP SET UP FORCAR-NIVAL ON SA T. MAR-CH 3 A T 8:30 PM
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DANNICHllS MUSICAl WEEIEND
Friday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
Services with a contemporary sound.
Sunday, March 11
10:00 a.m. Religious School Open House
11:00 Family (oncert with Dan Nichols
Open to Everyone!
Th. V.lle, Tempi, .
Saturday March 10 .
·7:30 p.m.
uDan Nichola
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Evening for adults only!
$5.00/non members
Silent AiJction, Desserts,
Coffee, Folk Music
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145.Springfield Piira, Oncinnati, OH 45215 ,' .
513-761·3555 .
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Please join us at the Valley Temple
for an evening offellowship and fun.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
7:30P.M.
SILENT AUCTION
featuring items for ALL BUDGETS including:
jewelry • the Lofts at Shillito party room· motorized scooter • Goldman
Union Camp scholarship • Queen City Racquet Club membership •
gourmet dinner with wine pairing • golf outings •
massage and Reiki gift certificate •
Pilates classes permanent eyeliner procedure •
Rabbi Kopnick's parking spot for High Holy Days & MORE!
FOLLOWED BY A SPEC\AL COFFEEHOUSE
OF AMEF2-\CAN FOLK MUS\C AND SOME JEW\5H H\TS
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The evenin~ is for adults and is free for Vall~ members.
Non-members t$5.00.
The Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH452 15. 513-761-3555. www.valleytemple.com
February 2,2007
Dear Valley Temple members,
March will be a busy month for our temple family. We have our Purim
celebration and our annual visit from Dan Nichols both in the same month.
145 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
513.761.3555 Phone
513 .679.7700 Fax
www.valleytemple.com
Sandford R. Kopnick
The weekend of March 2-4 will include our zany Purim schpiel and dinner on
Saturday night, and the Purim Carnival held after religious school on Sunday.
To add to the celebration we have planne'd a Valley Temple Silent Auction. It
will begin Saturday, March 3rd at the Purim schpiel and continue through
Saturday, March 10th. Bidding will be open all week. The evening of March
10th you are invited to the temple to enjoy a Havdalah service and concert led by
Jewish singer and songwriter, Dan Nichols. The silent auction winners will be
announced at the end of the evening.
Rabbi
Solomon T. Greenberg
Rabbi Emeritus
Since our children will have the opportunity to enjoy Dan's music at services
Friday night and again on Sunday during religious school, Saturday night has
been set aside for adults only. We have planned a fun filled, spirit filled ,evening
of wonderful music, great desserts and auction fun.
Elizabeth F. Woosley
Director of Education
Wendy Walsh
Administrator
Admission to the Saturday night Dan Nichols concert will be free to all Valley
Temple members. But we are also opening this event to the community.
Admission for non-temple members will be $5 per person. We encourage you
to tell friends and family about this much anticipated event.
To make our auction a financial success, we are gathering gift certificates and
donations from temple members, shops and businesses. If you wish to make a
donation or know someone who can, contact Kathleen Tamarkin at
761-5993 or email heratkathietamarkin@yahoo.com. A return envelope is also
included for your convenience. Money raised from the auction will be used to
help support The Valley Temple's many programs and services.
We hope you will join us March 10th . We look forward to seeing you there.
a tewart
emple President
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Celebrating 50 years of Reform Judaism