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TEMPLE BETH-EL
10001 Columbia Avenue
219.934.9600
Munster, IN 46321-4056
219.934.9663 (fax)
E-mail: tbe@airbaud.net
www.templebethel-munster.org
Leonard Zukrow
Michael N. Stevens
Matthew Fefferman
Carrie Morris
Paul Mesirow
Francie Gerson
Kristin Stern
- Rabbi
Rabbi Emeritus
- President
- Sisterhood President
- Brotherhood President
- Religious School Facilitator
- Music Director
Mission Statement
Temple Beth-El is a Reform Jewish Congregation dedicated to worship,
study, and social responsibility. As a caring community, we strive to meet
the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural needs of each member of our Temple family.
Adopted by the Board 1/20/98
Temple Beth-El’s newsletter is printed once a month.
Non-members wishing to receive our congregational news are asked to pay
a yearly subscription fee of $18.00.
Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
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DIVREI HA RAV
THE RABBI’S WORDS
Let them build Me a sanctuary that I may dwell in their midst – Exodus 25:8
When we Jews gather, we do so in and as community – a k’heelah – based on the Hebrew root “kahal” – assembly, convocation, and multitude. Jewish life is lived in and
with others. We of course begin with ourselves and ourselves in relation to our family –
nuclear and extended by kinship in Bible times by tribe. Many of us travel from our
homes where we were born and raised to different places, establishing new homes and
new connections. In these new settings our friends become as significant as family, in
fact, they are like our family – we count on our friends to support us as we support
them.
As family, as friends we join our lives, our destiny and ourselves in sacred community
where we come to engage and share our Jewish life. We celebrate birth, our children
growing, bar/bat mitzvah, camp, confirmations, youth group, graduation, college, graduation, dating, marriage, family and sadly loss.
We live all of this in sacred space, in sacred time.
For some of us, Starbucks replaced the kitchen table; Barnes and Noble, the local library;
and fast foods of any variety replaced dinner and family time. Jewish institutions, specifically, the synagogue/temple has stepped into the breach to recapture social interaction, “family” time within a new setting. Today, our presence in Temple offers all of us
the opportunity to seek “family” and to do what families do – play, learn, socialize, celebrate, support, serve and defend.
Each of us contributes to another. Our temple leaders are models for those “on their
way up,” teaching those to follow “the ropes” and providing lessons in leadership that
apply to all we do in our lives. Our teachers engage our youth in conversations that may
not happen elsewhere, considering the challenges that life sets before us through a Jewish lens reaching back to the lessons of Torah and Rabbinic teaching.
Our talented musicians, singers and prayer leaders raise us up and bring us comfort as
we reflect on our days seeking solace, comfort and encouragement. We as members
model the best in all of us as we demonstrate care and concern for those in need, those
who are ill and those in mourning.
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DIVREI HA RAV
THE RABBI’S WORDS (C0NT’D)
Our rabbis teach – all of Israel is responsible one to another – how true. They also teach
that it is incumbent upon us to do God’s work each day. Each day we do our best to offer each of us those opportunities to engage in living a Jewish life – life with meaning,
purpose and direction. Life infused with the presence of God if we so wish, or guided by
sacred teachings that inform our relationship with others, our community, our nation,
and our world.
Again, opportunities for worship, study, service and leadership abound in the months to
come. Stay informed via our weekly “This Week” email, the Temple Bulletin, Shabbat
announcements, website, or Facebook page. Call us to find out what is going on or just
stop in – we can always make a cup of coffee and the library is always open just to “sit a
spell.”
See you soon!
Rabbi Len Zukrow
Join us on Friday, January 31, at our erev Shabbat worship
as we honor Charles Pikler for his many years of playing Kol
Nidre at our Yom Kippur evening service. Charles will honor
us by playing a prelude as well as a short piece during the
service. We have been so fortunate to have a musician of
his caliber here at Temple Beth-El.
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FROM THE PRESIDENT . . .
Twelve President’s messages down, twelve more to go! If my messages have
had a common theme during the prior year, it has been that there is a lot happening at Temple Beth-El. I expect that you will hear much of the same during the
next twelve months. The programming in 2013 was varied and dynamic.
Whether it was special music at Friday services, interesting adult education programming or experiential Religious school trips, there was something for everyone in 2013.
What happens at Temple Beth-El is the result of dedicated people. I want to
thank the Executive committee and Board of Trustees for taking the time to handle the business of managing a Temple. Thanks to Debi Moore and Sandy Hart
for running our office and smiling every day. Kristin Stern, Terri Hendrickson and
Nancy Friedman provide us with fantastic music and deserve a great deal of
credit for the quality of our services. Francie Gerson and the school faculty are
committed to our kids and do a great job with our students on Wednesdays and
Sundays. Many of our congregants are active on committees and give us their
time. As I said before, what happens at Temple Beth-El is the result of dedicated
people.
I would like to acknowledge Rabbi Leonard and Karen Zukrow. As I have said a
number of times in the past, transition is not easy. Coming to a new town, joining
our Temple Beth-El family, and beginning to forge ahead with a new vision is a
huge task. With these big things on Rabbi Zukrow’s plate, he has been a great
help to me personally as a guide and a friend. Thank you Rabbi Zukrow!
As I write this, my children are finishing their last day of school before Winter
Break. During the next few weeks I hope to rest up and get back at it in 2014. I
wish all of you a happy and healthy New Year!
Shalom,
Matthew
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NEWS FROM BROTHERHOOD
Paul Mesirow, President
Your Temple Beth-El Brotherhood is not hibernating, nor are we taking the winter
off! We’re hard at work determining the best programs and speakers for your
education and entertainment in the months ahead in 2014!
An email was sent to everyone requesting your favorite ideas for programs, and if
you could respond to the Brotherhood by slipping them into the box in the office,
we’re meeting the evening of Monday, December 30 to determine programs for
the first half of 2014!
If you feel strongly about your idea and wish to speak to it, feel free to join us that
evening – just call Paul Mesirow at 708-421-4321 and let me know you have a
GREAT idea and want to present it to us!
The Temple Beth-El Brotherhood wishes everyone, a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year 2014!
Yours in Brotherhood
Paul Mesirow
Bergstein’s Deli Market Day Sunday, January 12
What better way to start the New Year! . Order your lox
and bagels in January!
Bergstein’s NY Delicatessen orders will be ready for pickup
Sunday, January 12, between 11:15 a.m. and Noon.
Special order forms are available on-line at www.templebethel-munster.org,
at the end of this bulletin, or at the Temple Office. Deadline for placing your
order is Wednesday, January 8, at Noon. Payment is due with completed
order form.
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SISTERHOOD NEWS
Carrie Morris, President
The Chanukah supper was a great success. We had a full house, the entertainment was good and all the help we had to clean up made short work
of it. Sisterhood appreciates everyone’s participation and help.
Sisterhood’s Heartland Herbs fundraiser has begun. There are soups, dips
and marinades. An order form is available at the end of the bulletin which
contains all the information you will need. All orders and payment must be
received by Friday, January 24, 2014. Pickup will be Sunday, February
2, 11:00 am – noon.
We are looking for additional help for the Gift Shop. If you can spare a
couple of hours to unpack merchandise or help arrange the shelves, we
would welcome your help. There is no long term commitment. If you are
interested, please contact me. My numbers are in the Sisterhood
Directory.
There still are Golden Opportunity Books available. Please contact Diane
Hatfield or Barbara Bame to purchase.
If you have a special event coming up in your family (birthday, anniversary,
etc.) please consider hosting an Oneg and celebrate with your Temple family. Contact Barbara Bame or Annette Steinberg to choose your date.
Just a reminder…Reservations for Sisterhood sponsored dinners must be
accompanied by a check. “Your check is Your Reservation”. No
checks will be accepted at the door.
The next Sisterhood Business Meeting with be held on Sunday, January
19 at noon. The meeting is open to all Sisterhood members.
May the New Year bring you good health and contentment.
Shalom.
Carrie Morris
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL NEWS
Francie Gerson, Facilitator
I hope everyone is having a great Winter Break.
I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I can’t believe how fast the first
half of the school year has gone by, but we still have plenty to do and many
awesome programs coming our way.
Here are some of the special programs, activities and services coming up in
January:
Our Family Worship services have been extra special with our “pot luck” dinners preceding the service. We will continue to have added “things” to our
Family Service.
Jordan Mayer’s 5/6th grade class will present the D’var Torah and teach us
the portion at our Family Worship Service on Jan. 24th. All other students will
also have a special part in the service. We will again have a pot luck dinner
PLUS preceding the dinner, we’ll have a challah baking demonstration.
Our 7th grade – HS students, along with students from B’nai Yehuda/Beth
Shalom, will go to Chicago Jewish Funerals in Skokie for a special field trip to
learn about Jewish funeral practices on Jan. 5th.
We will celebrate TuB’Shevat in Sunday school and have a special program
during Hebrew school.
Mimi Brody will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah.
We will have a special program on Shabbat.
Details of these programs will be forthcoming…this is just a “Head’s Up”.
OK, now let’s get going…there is lots to do.
Francie
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Upcoming Bat Mitzvah
January 18, 2014, 10:00 AM – Miryam “Mimi” Brody
Miryam is the daughter of Cheryl and Michael Brody and sister of Isaac
and Aaron. Friends and family know her as “Mimi”, a nickname coined
by her big brother Isaac who had trouble saying her full name. Mimi is a
seventh grader at Wilbur Wright Middle School in Munster. Her favorite
subjects are Language Arts, Spanish, and of course Gym. Mimi is an
avid fan of all sports and especially loves the Blackhawks and the
Dodgers. In her free time, Mimi is usually playing or practicing her favorite sport, softball, hanging out with friends or catching up on her favorite show, Pretty Little Liars. She is getting ready to become a Bat
Mitzvah on January 18, 2014.
On the Upbeat,
Kristin Stern, Music Director
We teach our children that every Shabbat should be a celebration, the holiday that comes
each week. However, there are certain Shabbats where we remember something specific in
our history. On Shabbat Shirah, the Sabbath of the Song, we read the Torah portion where
the sea was parted, and rejoice with our ancestors their final escape to freedom,. It has become an annual event for the Temple Beth-El Adult Choir to mark this special Shabbat by
leading an entire worship service in song.
Please join the Adult Choir on January 17 for this year's Shabbat Shirah celebration.
As always, there will be familiar music and new. We will have soloists, ensembles, and choral
pieces. Comments after past musical services have been overwhelmingly positive, so mark
your calendar to be sure you don't miss this special celebration.
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January Worship at a Glance
January 3
January 10
January 17
January 24
January 31
Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m.
Erev Shabbat Trustee InstallationService, 7:30 p.m.
Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m.
Family Worship Service
Potluck 6:00 p.m., followed by service
Erev Shabbat Service, 7:30 p.m.
January Torah and Haftarah Readings
January 3
January 10
Bo
Beshalach
Exodus 10:1 – 13:16
Exodus 13:17 – 17:16
January 17
Yitro
Exodus 18:1 – 20:26
January 24
Mishpatim
Exodus 21:1 – 24:18
January 31
Terumah
Exodus 25:1 – 27:19
Jeremiah 46:13 - 28
Judges 4:4 – 5:31
Judges 5:1 - 31
Isaiah 6:1 – 7:6; 9:5, 6
Isaiah 6:1 - 13
Jeremiah 34:8 – 22;
33:25, 26
I Kings 5:26 – 6:13
January Onegs
January 3
Joe & Nina
Blumberg
January 10
Terri Hendrickson
Susan Shaps
Kristin Stern
January 17
Donna Levin
Lynn Mesirow
January 24
FWS
January 31
Cheryl Goodman
Robin Guiden
January Music Schedule
January 3
Adult Choir
January 10
Kristin Stern
Terri Hendrickson
January 17
Adult Choir
January 24
FWS:
Jr. Choir
January 31
Kristin Stern
Deadline for
February, 2014 Bulletin Articles
Friday, January 24, 5:00 p.m.
Monthly Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 21, 7:30 p.m.
The Congregation extends its sincere condolences to:
The family of Frank and Sue Alcala on the death of Frank’s sister, Peggy Lopez
The family of Linda and Dan Dunn on the death of Linda’s father, Floyd Bornstein
The family of Sam Weinstein, former member
Zichronam liv’racha – May their memory be for a blessing
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YAHRZEIT
JANUARY
OBSERVED JANUARY 3/4
12/29 Ernie Malatinka
1/8
Harry Louis Radbel
1/9
Sherman Goldberg
12/30 Louis Goldberg
Ben Z. Sosin
Sadie Wolf
1/10 Lillian Traub
12/31 Marie Orlik Kraus
Henry Levin
Samuel Unger
1/1
Sylvia Miller Fox
Jeanne Kaufman
1/20
Dr. Mitchell
Goldenberg
1/21
Hy Berger
1/23
Shirley Dupler
Nathan J. Horlick
OBSERVED JANUARY 17/18
1/12 Irving Freedman
Ernest Gerson
Lois Lebo Hemphill
Betty W. Sandler
Joseph Weiss
1/25
Joseph Rosenweiss
J. O. Schutzbank
1/27
Marilyn K.
Knickercker
Jack Ourach
1/28
Adele Gurevitz
Shirley Lieberman
Morris Pelzman
1/29
Alvin Hanover
Toby Kaufman
1/16 Margaret Atlas
Lester Blumberg
Dr. Irving Dershewitz
1/30
Irving Green
Esther Stern
1/17 Bill Levin
Max Sherman
1/31
William Meyers
Jerome Shaykin
OBSERVED JANUARY 24/25
1/19 Jack Gordon
Filmore H. Friduss
Henry Pitzele
2/1
Nathan D. Altshuller
Charles Arkin
Jasper Gervitz
1/11 Gerald Shlensky
1/2
Emanuel Langolf
Jerome Levin
1/13 Manny Borinsky
Georgia Kavadias
Bertha Reich
Robert Wolf
1/3
Sol Goode
Laura Setzke
1/14 Leslie Schwartz
1/4
Esther Kraus
OBSERVED JANUARY 10/11
1/5 Roy Hedger
Leon Neuman
Judith Baxter Ramirez
Bob Reiter
1/6
Harriet Chip
Oscar Shaps
1/7
Fred Kraus
1/8
Dr. I. E. Friedman
Mildred Gerson
Rosalind Terri Heinrich
Martin Lobel
Nathan Palmer
1/15 Pauline Bieker
Milton Chase
Edward Rudin
Samuel Salberg
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OBSERVED JANUARY 31/FEB 1
1/26 Chet (Chester) Horn
Eli Sadowsky
Afternoon Book Discussion
The next Temple book discussion is scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2014, at 1:30 pm in the
Bertha and Dan Rabin Library. You're invited to read The Middlesteins by Jami Attenberg, this year's
Spertus selection for Jewish Book Month's "One Book / One Community."
" . . . Former lawyer Edie Middlestein has always been a large presence, brilliant as a lawyer, loving
as a mother, shrewish as a wife. Since early childhood, food has been her private if not secret
passion. The novel is organized according to Edie's fluctuations in weight, and the descriptions of her
sensual joy in the gluttony that may be killing her are often mouthwatering. Sixty-ish Edie is obese
and ravaged by diabetes. When her pharmacist husband, Richard, leaves her shortly before she's
scheduled for an operation, Edie's children are outraged. Thirty-one-year-old teacher Robin is a
fearful near alcoholic who has avoided intimacy since a disastrous experience in high school.
Ironically, her new self-proclaimed hatred of her father opens her to the possibility of a relationship
with her geeky neighbor Daniel, a gentle soul with a hidden but strong spine, not unlike Robin's older
brother Benny. Benny is happily married to Rachelle, a woman of fierce protectiveness who initially
denies Richard all access to his grandchildren to punish him for his desertion. Is Richard a heartless,
selfish man, or is he correct that Edie left him years before he left her? A little of both. All these
characters feel more than one emotion at a time, and all are more than they first seem. Edie is an
overbearing matriarch in her family, but a lovable saint to the owner of her favorite Chinese
restaurant. Richard is a schlemiel, except that he is capable of real love. While the novel focuses
intensely on each member of the family, it also offers a panoramic, more broadly humorous, vergingon-caricature view of the Midwestern Jewish suburbia in which the Middlesteins are immersed, from
the shopping centers to the synagogues. But as the Middlesteins and their friends move back and
forth in time, their lives take on increasing depth individually and together. A sharp-tongued, sweetnatured masterpiece of Jewish family life.” (Kirkus Reviews, September 1, 2012)
Copies of the book are now available in the Temple office and at the Munster Branch Library (8701
Calumet Avenue). Newcomers to this Temple activity are warmly invited.
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MAZEL TOV
JANUARY
Happy Birthday
1/1
Svetlana Golembo
1/19 Colette S. Graham
Anniversaries
1/6
Sam & Cathy Coltun
1/21 Patricia Horn
1/2
Henry Sklar
1/5
Aubrey Grayson Hatfield
1/6
Zakkary P. Graham
Dr. Robert Hoffman
Lori Kaplan
Jennye Mesirow
1/23 Samuel E. Front
Rachel Gill
Michael Saks
1/24 Leona Levin
David Schoffman
1/7
Naomi Fefferman
Laura Getting
1/26 Karen Malum
1/8
Claire Greenspon
1/27 Dale Cohen
Sherri Cohen
1/13
David Kaplan
1/28 Judy Meyers
1/14
Iris Morris
1/31 Darren Kwiatkowski
1/15
Brad Wolf
1/18
Benjamin Malum
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1/11
Dale & Sherri Cohen
1/24
Seymour & Dr. Myrna
Sarowitz
1/26
Drs. Michael & Cheryl
Brody
OUR TEMPLE FUNDS
To contribute to Temple Funds, send your name, name of fund, reason for donation, and card recipient’s name and address, along with payment to the Temple office.
GENERAL FUND
Marion Bittner
Dr. Robert & Lydia Dershewitz
Sylvia Heller
Jerry & Pat Janco
Jerry & Pat Janco
Jerry & Pat Janco
Fran Nichol
Michael & Sheila Shaykin
Marvin Shlensky
Don Webb
Don Webb
Don Webb
Susan & Michael Zweig
in memory of Solomon Landauer
in memory of Dr. Irving Dershewitz
in memory of Arthur M. Heller
in memory of Floyd Bornstein
in memory of Donald McNew
in memory of Sam Weinstein
in memory of Irv Freedman
in memory of Jerome Shaykin
in memory of Shirley Shlensky
in memory of Ruth Barton
in memory of Morris Weinberg
in memory of Paul Weinberg
in memory of Richard P. Meyer
HURST CAMP FUND
Debbie & Hank Feinberg
in honor of moving to your new home Sara
Sussman
in memory of Jay Goodman
Tziporah Waternov
RABIN LIBRARY FUND (*DENOTES INSCRIBED BOOK)
Fran Ottenheimer Barnett
Paul Bloomberg
in memory of Wilma Leftwich
* in memory of Floyd Bornstein
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FUND
Miriam Marcus & Michael Nirenberg
in appreciation of Francie Gerson and the
TBE Religious School Staff
GREENBERGER MUSIC FUND
Miriam Marcus & Michael Nirenberg
in appreciation of Kristin Stern’s & Terry
Hendrickson’s music performance at Eli Nirenberg’s Bar Mitzvah
BABE SAX FUND
Jason & Pat Horn
Kathy Sax
Kathy Sax
Kathy Sax
in honor of Purim Palooza
Happy Chanukah to Mr. & Mrs. S Kind & Family
Happy Chanukah to Dr. & Mrs. J. Koransky
Happy Chanukah to Roger & Joyce Nussbaum
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BABE SAX FUND (CONTINUED)
Kathy Sax
Kathy Sax
Kathy Sax
Kathy Sax
Happy Chanukah to Stu & Lauren Sax
Happy Chanukah to Mr. & Mrs. Harry Sax
Happy Chanukah to Alvina Shutan
Happy Chanukah to Mr. & Mrs. R. Silverman
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund
Alison & Ray Hanania
Miriam Marcus & Michael Nirenberg
in memory of Samuel Jackson
in appreciation of Rabbi Zukrow’s assistance
with Eli Nirenberg’s Bar Mitzvah
All contributions to Temple Beth-El are greatly appreciated. Please consider any of our funds to
honor and remember family members and friends. Your gifts advance the work of Temple Beth-El
and service the needs of our members and community with gifts to the Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund.
SISTERHOOD FUNDS
Please contact the Chairs of these funds directly
to make a donation. Thank you.
MILLIE GREENWALD KITCHEN FUND
Contact Annette Steinberg at 219/922-6620
Barbara & Howard Bame
Barbara & Howard Bame
Debbie & Hank Feinberg
Nate, Lynda & Shelly Gurevitz
Annette Steinberg
Bea Selig
wishing good health to Miki Katz
in memory of Floyd Bornstein
in memory of Floyd Bornstein
in memory of Floyd Bornstein
in memory of Floyd Bornstein
in memory of Marcie Gierman’s sister-in-law
LESLIE DENMARK SISTERHOOD FUND
Barbara and Howard Bame
in honor of Ariel Stern’s engagement to Joe Cudworth
Contact Kristin Stern at 219/931-3873
Mazel Tov to Kristin and Marc Stern on the engagement of their daughter Ariel
to Joe Cudworth
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January 2014
Temple Beth-El Israel Tour
June 11-22
Will you be in our picture overlooking
Jerusalem? You can still join us!
Trip Meetings – (select one (1) – Sunday Jan 12 @ Noon OR
Wednesday Jan 15 @ 7PM)
Contact Rabbi Zukrow
Registration closes March 1, 2014.
TBE SHABBATON - Join us as we celebrate Shabbat
from candles to candle – from candle lighting on Friday
to Havdallah Saturday night
Friday Night January 31 and Shabbat Day February 1
Shabbat Day program begins at 10 AM and continues
to 5PM on Saturday, February 1, 2014
Upbeat worship, Torah learning, lunch, children’s activities in the afternoon, family programming,
guest speaker. Let us know that you will join us.
Call the Temple Office or email RabbiLen@Zukrow.com .
Doing Shabbat in January 2014
Join us as we explore and celebrate Shabbat this month.
Adult Learning – Wed. Jan 8 & Thurs. Jan 23 – 7 PM
Religious School – Sunday, Jan 19th
Challah Baking – Friday, Jan 24th – 5 PM
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Article by Nancy Friedman
There is a longstanding member of our congregation who has worked quietly and tirelessly for the last six years on a cause dear to her heart. That person is Helen Gold.
The project that captured Helen’s interest was the publication of a large-type version of
Mishkan T’filah which would be accessible to the visually impaired.
Helen recognized the need for a large-type version of the prayer book as soon as we
received our first copies at Temple Beth-El, despite the presence at the time of a largeprint edition. According to the CCAR Press website, “The CCAR released Mishkan
T’filah in 2007. At that time, a large print edition was published as well. Since then,
there have been requests for a more specialized, even larger print version. In response, the CCAR has worked with the Jewish Braille Institute international (JBI) to
create this Special Large Print Edition.”
You may be curious as to why a specialized larger print version of the prayer book was
needed. The new version features even larger print, a special font, an oversize multivolume format, and spiral binding, all features designed for those with severe visual
impairment. The CCAR Press has declared that these changes were made in keeping
with “the Jewish value of not placing a stumbling block before the blind (Leviticus
19:14)” and that “the CCAR is pleased to help communities create a welcoming and inclusive worship experience.”
As many of you know, Helen has been actively involved with Women of Reform Judaism, both locally and nationally, for many years. Women of Reform Judaism was essential to the creation of the Special Large Print Edition, which was underwritten by
WRJ in cooperation with the CCAR and JBI International. WRJ Executive Director,
Rabbi Marla J. Feldman, has noted the organization’s “longstanding commitment to
providing services to those who are blind and visually impaired, believing that all Jews,
no matter their circumstances, should be able to pray, celebrate, and learn as equal
members of the community.”
We do not know if Helen’s voice was one among dozens or hundreds or thousands requesting this book. But we do know that Helen reached out to friends and acquaintances across the highest levels of national Jewish leadership. With her signature focus, perseverance, and dedication, she called again and again to raise awareness for
this great need. Because of Helen and others like her who shared this vision, our temples have become more welcoming places for all who enter our doors to pray.
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In Pirkei Avot we are told that the world stands on three things: on Torah, on worship,
and on acts of lovingkindness. Our gratitude goes out to Helen for so beautifully embodying these principles. She has taken to heart the words of Torah which tell us that
we may not place a stumbling block before the blind. She has worked to open the
worship experience to Jews in need. And above all, through her genuine caring and
concern, she has shown the depths of her lovingkindness.
Thank you, Helen.
Nancy Friedman
LAST CALL FOR MAH JONGG CARD ORDERS
Many of you have already placed orders for Mah Jongg cards through Temple Beth-El Sisterhood. Once we reach at least 35 cards ordered, we will receive a modest rebate per card.
Orders need to be in by January 15, so if you haven't placed your order yet, please do so
soon. You can give me your payment or send it to the Temple office. Be sure to include your
name and address since the card will be sent directly to you in the spring.
Remember that all players are welcome to join our "drop-in" games on Sunday mornings and
Thursday afternoons. We have a range of skill levels who play together and are happy to
teach beginners. Join us for a game or for several, but please join us!
Chanukah Raffle Winners
Show Me the Money, Again
First Place – Dan Bard
Second Place – Jerry Janco
Third Place – Terry Harman
Congratulations to all!!
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Courtesy Announcements
Jewish Federation Community Building, 585 Progress Avenue in Munster
The Adult Friendship Club - also known as the AFC- is a long-standing program of Jewish Community Services. This program provides the opportunity for senior citizens to gather for a meal and
meaningful social interaction. Every Monday and Wednesday, Jewish Community Services provides
nutritious meals prepared fresh in our Kosher kitchen by a staff chef. Luncheons include engaging
entertainment and great speakers. Transportation is also available. Contact Carol Szaks at 219/9224024 for details.
K'Ton Ton Preschool Programs - K'Ton Ton, an excellent private preschool for toddlers through
pre-K, provides education of the whole child through language and play. K'Ton Ton is accredited by
the National Association for the Education of Young Children. The school offers a warm, nurturing
environment and a character-building curriculum. Programs include: Mommy 'N Me for children and
their parents or childcare providers; Me Too! for two-year olds; K'Ton Ton; Pre-Kindergarten Enrichment; Kamp K'Ton Ton. Registration is now open for fall programs. Contact
roseanne@federationonline.org or call 219/922-4024.
Manna Cabana - Jewish Community Services maintains an important regional food pantry. Every
item brought in as a donation to the Manna Cabana food pantry is delivered directly into the hands of
a needy person who depends on your donations. If your congregation is seeking a community service opportunity, contact Carol Szaks to discuss how you can work with the Jewish Federation to help
out right here in Northwest Indiana.
SOUP AND CINEMA: LEBANON, Thursday, January 23, 2014, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Join us for fresh hot soup at 6:00 p.m. followed by our feature film at 6:30 p.m. For details, contact
chairperson Gloria and Herb-Weissman or Merrill Yalowitz at 219-922-4024. Our February, March
and April films are facilitated by Community Shaliach Mor Rintzler.
Winter Clothing Drive
The Social Action Committee is collecting hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for needy children, infants to teens, in Northwest Indiana. These items must be new with the tags still on. Items can be
hung on the special rack located in the airlock.
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Temple Beth-El
LOX BOX
Fresh from Bergstein’s NY Deli to You at Temple Beth-El
You get bagels, lox, cream cheese, and (at no extra charge)
tomato, onion, cucumber, and olives
Here is all you have to do:
4. Pick up your goodies at the
Temple on Sunday, January 12,
between 11:15 a.m. and noon.
1. Make your selection below.
2. Choose type of bagel and type
of cream cheese.
5. Enjoy!
3. Send your order form and
check to Temple Beth-El
no later than Wednesday,
January 8
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Lox Box (includes 2 bagels, 1/5 lb. lox,
1/4 lb. cream cheese, all fixings
_____ at $15 each = $ __________
Value Pack (includes 6 bagels, 2/3 lb. lox,
3/4 lb. cream cheese, all fixings)
_____ at $36 each = $ _________
Total Enclosed
$ ___________
Bagels (circle one): plain, sesame, poppy, onion, everything, assorted
Cream cheese (circle one): plain, chive
Name:____________________________________________________
Phone:______________________________
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