ADULT HEBREW CLASSES

TEMPLE ISRAEL
Memphis, Tennessee
July 2013 ~ Tamuz-Av 5773
Vol. 67 ~ N0. 11
MISSON STATEMENT
Temple Israel is the Mid-South’s
Reform Jewish home for Torah,
spiritual fulfillment, community,
and tikkun olam.
MEMBER CONGREGATION
Union for Reform Judaism, Serving
Reform Congregations in North America
SHABBAT SERVICES
Torah Study
Shabbat mornings, 8:45-9:45 am
Friday, July 5, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Adam Grossman and Cantor John Kaplan
Tot Shabbat Service and Dinner, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
See page 4 for details.
Saturday, July 6, 10 am
Hattie Fogarty and Jonathan Fogarty, daughter
and son of Cyndie and Larry Fogarty, will
become b’nai mitzvah.
Friday, July 12, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Saturday, July 13, 10 am
Luca Terle, son of Dana Terle and Scott Terle,
will become bar mitzvah.
Friday, July 19, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Katie Bauman
We welcome our guest, Rabbi Rick Jacobs,
President of the Union for Reform Judaism.
Saturday, July 20, 10 am
Rabbi Katie Bauman
Friday, July 26, 6:15 pm
Cantor John Kaplan
Saturday, July 27, 10 am
Ethan Malin, son of Marcie and Ronald Malin,
will become bar mitzvah.
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SHABBAT GREETERS
Thank you to those who served as greeters at
Shabbat services in May: Cindy & Jim Forman,
BeJay Gronauer & Skip Gronauer, Barbara
& Jerry Hermann, Dorothy Hirsh, and Berta
Stevens.
Be a greeter! Call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130.
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Commemorate a joyous family occasion or
honor a loved one by sponsoring a Kiddush
after a Shabbat service. Call Sharon Nickol,
901.937.2797.
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ADULT HEBREW CLASSES
Temple Israel is pleased to offer Hebrew classes for adults.
Are you a beginner who wants to read along during Shabbat services?
Would you like to improve your Hebrew reading fluency? Do you want
to understand some of the prayers in the prayer book? Would you like to
experience the excitement of learning to read and understand the Torah
text?
If you need to improve your reading skills, get started by attending
Reading Hebrew 1 or 2.
To sign up for Reading Hebrew 1 or 2 classes, call Temple’s Education
Office at 901.937.2777. To sign up for the Biblical Hebrew class or for
more information about any of the classes, please e-mail Dr. Dick Rubin
at RMRubin@att.net.
The following one-hour weekly Hebrew classes are on Sunday mornings
while religious school is in session:
READING HEBREW 1
with Dr. Dick Rubin, weekly, beginning Sunday, August 25, 11 am
Learn the alef-bet and begin to read prayers in Hebrew.
Materials fee: $25
READING HEBREW 2
with Dr. Dick Rubin, weekly, beginning Sunday, August 25, 10 am
Improve your reading fluency.
Learn some prayer vocabulary and a bit of Hebrew grammar.
Prerequisite: the ability to read the alef-bet
Materials fee: $25
BIBLICAL HEBREW
with Susan Labovitz and Barry Shulkin
weekly, beginning Sunday, August 25, 9:30 am
Learn the fundamentals for translating Hebrew in the Torah and the
prayer book. Soon, you’ll start understanding the Hebrew you read in
prayer and in the weekly Torah portion. Temple Israel offers a two-year
introduction to this exciting subject. During the two years, students
start the learning process and are prepared to continue this study as
a group or individually. Learning to translate Hebrew in the Torah and
prayer book is a muIti-year project.
Prerequisite: the ability to read Hebrew.
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BETWEEN YOU AND ME
You shall not stand idly by while your neighbor bleeds. (Leviticus 19:16)
This verse from our Torah has always been a call to consciousness for me. I understand it to mean that it is a
clear violation of our Jewish tradition to do nothing when someone else is hurting, suffering, or in danger. But
since the end of April, this piece of text has come to mean even more to me.
On April 21, Temple Israel hosted our first teen blood drive. Our congregation
is a beacon in Memphis when it comes to the self-sacrificing act of donating
blood. We were even honored by Lifeblood as the Faith-Based Group of the Year
in 2012, donating more blood than some of our sister Christian congregations
that are many times our size. Given this legacy, and given our 11th and 12th grade
curriculum this year of Judaism in action, having a teen drive seemed worth a shot.
Lifeblood issued us a 20-pint challenge. That is, they would consider it a
worthwhile venture to come out especially for our teens if we were able to
produce 20 willing donors. Our teens met the challenge: more than 20 showed up
ready to give, some even bringing friends from school. Many were petrified, the
vast majority having never given blood before and possessing a fear of shots and
needles. They cheered each other on, held each other’s hands, talked each other
through panic, and, in the process, saved dozens of lives.
I’d like to share with you a few of their own words, taken down by teen “reporters”
who were unable to donate blood that day but showed up anyway.
A “I am giving blood because I know it has the ability to save lives.”
A “I am nervous because it is my first time giving blood, but excited because I am
about to save four lives.”
A “Giving blood means the world to me. I am truly making a difference.”
A “The fear of giving blood is taken away by the lives I will be saving.”
A “Even though I cannot give blood, I still came to give my support to those who
are able. They are so brave and I love how so many people came to support
them. It is truly a mitzvah.”
What is Judaism in action? It is using the teachings of our Torah as the collective
moral underpinning that motivates us to make righteous choices in our lives. We
learn from our tradition, internalize those teachings, and use them as a universal
and silent connective tissue that binds us together and propels us on our path
toward building a better world. That is what I witnessed as I watched our young
adults opening their veins for their fellow human beings.
I’d like to close by sharing one more reflection from a student. I asked her to
comment on the quote from Leviticus that began this article. Here is what she said.
A “Leviticus 19:16 represents my involvement today because although I could not
donate myself, I still participated by encouraging my friends and supporting
them as they fulfilled this important mitzvah. I’m proud that I could help out in
some way, rather than just letting others do all the work for me.”
For her, not standing idly by while her neighbors bleed means that while her
friends were bleeding in order to save lives, she would be with them every step
of the way. I hope and pray that this is the first of many times our teens inspire
each other to save lives. And I am encouraged as a rabbi and a passionate Jew that
Judaism in action is a force for good in our world.
B’shalom,
Rabbi Katie Bauman
Note: Blood drives will be held from 8:30am-1:30pm at Temple Israel on these Sundays:
August 18, 2013; November 17, 2013; February 9, 2014; and April 6, 2014. E-mail Julie Klein
julie@kossmankleinco.com or call her at 901.335.9981 for details.
Rabbi Katie Bauman
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TOT SHABBAT
Friday, July 5, 6:15 pm
Bring your young kids, especially
ages 5 and under, to Temple Israel
to celebrate Shabbat together with
friends and family.
After the service, enjoy a dinner,
which is free to Temple members
who RSVP by July 2; after July 2 and
for non-members: $8/adult and
$4/child. Make dinner reservations
by scanning this QR code or going to timemphis.org.
If you have questions about Tot Shabbat, contact Jackie Evans,
jackiee@timemphis.org or 901.937.2777.
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LADIES LUNCH AT OWEN BRENNAN’S
Thursday, July 18, 11:30 am-1 pm
6150 Poplar Avenue, Suite 150
Ladies Day Out will gather at Owen Brennan’s for a New
Orleans-style lunch. All are welcome. RSVP by July 11 to Barb
Gosney, gosney.barb@gmail.com or 901.481.0071.
KNITTING
Thursdays, 1:30-3 pm
Knit for a cause! Join the group; experience is not required.
For details, contact Jenny Baer, jjb8126@aol.com or Phyllis
Niegelberg, jniegelb@comcast.net.
Tot Shabbat is made possible by the Mildred H.
and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for
Education, with additional support provided by
WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood.
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CAREER TRANSITION GROUP
July 7 and July 21, 9:30-11 am
Receive help finding a job through resume writing tips,
enhanced interview techniques, and other methods. Please
contact David Silberman, dssilberman@aol.com, or Rob Mann,
robertdmann@gmail.com, for additional information.
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PINOT & PADDLES & PILSNER
Sunday, July 21, 6:30-8 pm
Sisterhood and Brotherhood are doing battle over the pingpong table! Enjoy wine (pinot) and beer (pilsner) tastings and
a light dinner. All Temple
members who are at least
21 years old are invited. The
cost, if payment is received
by July 15, is $15/person for
Sisterhood and Brotherhood
members and spouses;
$18/person for non-members.
(After July 15, tickets are
$20/person for Sisterhood and Brotherhood members and
spouses; $23/person for non-members.) Your check is your
reservation. Make checks payable to WRJ-Temple Israel
Sisterhood and remit to Temple. Please contact Judy Edelson,
mj467@aol.com or 901.482.7368, for more details.
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ROSH HASHANAH APPLE CAKES
Order your kosher apple cakes ($10 each) from Ricki’s Cookie
Corner by August 8 by going to timemphis.org, scanning
this QR code, or by calling 901.761.3130. Pick up your order at
Temple on Tuesday, September 3, from 8:30 am-5:30 pm or
Wednesday, September 4, from 8:30 am-12 pm.
TAKING A BREAK
COOL cooking and the Sisterhood book group will take a break
in July. COOL will resume on August 7, and the book group will
begin again on September 11 with 11/22/63 by Stephen King.
JUDAICA SHOP NEWS
The WRJ-Temple Israel Judaica Shop is showcasing local Jewish
artists. July’s artist is Sharon Israel. She dabbles in many
forms of art, including photography, painting, and stonework
engraving. She enjoys
exploring the interplay
of color, shape, and
movement in her pieces.
Through the month of July,
the gift shop features her
stained glass designs. Visit
it to see her artwork and for
all your Judaica needs.
If you are a local artist and have Judaica you would like to
have considered for display in the gift shop, please e-mail
sisterhoodgiftshop@timemphis.org. Summer hours are
Monday through Friday, 10 am-1 pm. Regular store hours
return August 18.
THINGS OF BEAUTY
Sisterhood is selling flower bulbs! Your order purchased now
will be available in the fall. If your garden is full, you can
donate to Temple
Israel grounds,
the Memphis
Jewish Home,
Plough Towers,
and the Cancer
Survivors Park.
Proceeds from
the sales help
fund Sisterhood’s
many activities and tikkun olam initiatives throughout
the year. Please contact Judy Royal, jeroyal@aol.com or
901.683.7959.
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Although the Wendy and Avron
Fogelman Religious School may
not begin until August 18, we work
throughout the year to ensure that our
education programs at Temple are of
the highest caliber. Each summer, we
spend a significant amount of time
evaluating and rethinking all aspects
of our program, from our kindergarten classes through adult
education. We bring new ideas to life, such as involving
parents more directly in their children’s Jewish education,
engaging more of our high school students on a deeper level,
and developing new adult learning initiatives. But did you
ever wonder where these ideas come from?
Many of my innovative ideas have come from working with
our incredible team at Temple, along with my own studies
in Jewish education at the Rhea Hirsch School of Education
at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, where
leading scholars and cutting-edge researchers challenged
my intellectual curiosity and introduced me to a new vision
for Jewish life. My year in Israel at the start of the program
was a great gift that helped me immerse myself in Israeli
life, culture, and the Hebrew language. My years at HUC-JIR
empowered my ability to breathe new life into our cherished
traditions and to teach others.
Today, I am applying that knowledge and creativity to rethink
how we engage with Jewish education at Temple. We are
constantly working to
connect more of our
members – from the
youngest to the oldest
– with their Judaism in
a meaningful, exciting
way.
It is a privilege to be
able to strengthen
this community,
sustain the transmission of our heritage from generation to
generation, and to touch the lives of so many of our children
and adults. This is what has made my life and my career so
meaningful.
The joy of experimentation and the love for the big questions
makes being a Jewish educator an incredibly fulfilling career
path. Today, there is a growing demand for Jewish educators
who can bring a new vision, relevance, and innovative
strategies to galvanize the imaginations of students of all
ages.
It is not an exaggeration to say
that children enjoy getting wet and
messy! Incorporating these types of
active learning experiences into the
classroom means children are highly
engaged and have an opportunity
to explore their world. For young
children, science is a way to find
out about the everyday world that
surrounds them. This is exactly
what they are interested in doing,
all day, every day. This summer, our
faculty has created a “Weird Science”
curriculum based on active and hands-on learning.
Real science learning begins with
the curiosity of a child, and we
kicked off the first week with
“Water Works.” By playing in
water, scooping water, dumping
water and freezing water, children
learned that water is a liquid.
They learned that some objects
may sink and some may float in
water, but they had to predict and
create a hypothesis for each item.
They learned about condensation
and evaporation. And they also
learned about conserving water and water pollution. The rest
of the summer curriculum will include topics such as “Garden
Goodies,” “Nibble on Nutrition,” and “World of Weather.”
Sound like fun for your child? There are a limited number of
spaces available in our program for the month of July. If you
are interested, please contact me.
L’shalom,
Susan N. Feld, Ed.S., Director
susanf@timemphis.org
A 901.937.2784 A Twitter: @BKLipmanELC
So if you know someone who likes to question what is, and
imagine what can be – especially a high school or college
student beginning to imagine their future
careers – please put them in touch with me.
I’ll be happy to tell them all about HUC-JIR’s
graduate programs preparing leaders in
Jewish education and encourage them to
join me in shaping the Jewish future.
L’shalom,
Lauren Luskey
Lauren Luskey
Director of Congregational Learning
laurenl@timemphis.org A 901.937.2776 A Twitter: @LELuskey
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DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL-MAY 2013
Giving is measurable, but the Jewish impact of one’s generosity to Temple Israel is immeasurable. ~Rabbi Micah Greenstein
ARCHIVES FUND
In honor of
Bettye & Louis Roman
Judy Boshwit & Raymond
Shainberg
BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY
LEARNING CENTER FUND
In appreciation of
Susan Feld
Sherry & Peter Blumberg
CANTOR KAPLAN MUSIC FUND
In honor of
Anniversary & Birthdays
Joy & Leo Bearman
David Rosenberg’s birthday
Randa Lipman & Bob Phillips
In memory of
Dotty Brenner Haynes
Carol & Joel Hertz
Dr. Philip Green
Lynn, Joel & Jef Weiner
Peggy Sternberger
William Sternberger
Judy & James Mosely
Russ Elliot
Joy & Leo Bearman
Amy & Richard Dorsey
Ruth O’Mell
Joy & Leo Bearman
Judy & David Bearman
CEMETERY FUND
In memory of
Rena Jacobs Eiseman
Carol & Dr. Philip Aronoff
In honor of
Edith Reiter
Stacey, Tommy, Sarah, &
Zachary
GENERAL FUND
In appreciation of
Cindy Katz
Iris Ruden
Sue & Bud Balkin
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lightstone
For the recovery of
Beverly Halpern
Carole & Bob Pinstein
Elizabeth Simonian
Dr. Jerry Siegel
Arlene & Dr. Victor Schlesinger
Fran Buchalter
Hermine Davidson
In honor of
Bettye & Louis Roman
Peggy & Lawrence Goldstein
Mildred Schwartz
Debbie & Steve Newman
Confirmation class
Graduation class
Fayne Frankel
Dr. Larry Pfeffer
Sylvia Appleton
Jan Reisman
Stacy Canales
Julie & Jerry Klein
Judy Royal
Gina & Monty Jolly
Marriage of Kim Timmons &
Howard Manis
Rachel & Steve Shankman
Lucas Jalenak’s bar mitzvah
Sylvia Appleton
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Mildred Schwartz
Sylvia Appleton
Michelle & Istvan Bardos
Debby & Steve Schadt
David Russell & friends at FedEx
Nancy & Richard Robinson
Carol & Elliott Slutsky
The Belz Foundation
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Ruth O’Mell
Arlene & Dr. Victor Schlesinger
Jacquelyn Boston
Joyce & Fred Graflund
Sheron Strauss & Russell Strauss
Trudy Belz
Sally Endler
Jan & Marc Reisman
Russ Elliot
Annette & Kenneth Baim
Daneel Buring & Laurie Robinson
Mildred Schwartz
Cindy & Buz Katz
Sylvia Appleton
Sharon Berman
Brenda & Dr. Bob Gold
Herman Markell
Sherry & Dr. Alan Samuels
WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood
Bernard Garfinkel
June Garfinkel
Dr. Robert Forman
Evelyn Greenberg
Edward Greenberg
Sylvia Appleton
Bess Lubin
Hermine Davidson
Hal Kaufman
Sylvia Appleton
Harry Rudin
Sharon Kerson
Jack Phillips
Betty Besser
Louis Schwartz
Minette Kochman
Mabel Paul & Jake Shainberg
Deanna & Dr. Albert Burson
Mitzi Zeno
Eva Zeno
Rivia Balkin Domash
Sue & Bud Balkin
Rebecca Burson
Deanna & Dr. Albert Burson
Sam Rosenblum
Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lightstone
Sarilee Optican
Richard Optican
Additional contributions:
Tamm Dannheisser
Helaine & Richard Grassgreen
MRJ-BROTHERHOOD FUND
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Robin & Jeffrey Wallace
Millie Singer
Jan & Marc Reisman
Russ Elliot
The Meltzer Family
Stacey & Michael Alpert
The Chaum Family
Jan & Marc Reisman
MEFTY FUND
In honor of
Aimee Adler, President of
NFTY-SO Board
Kay & Shelly Saslawsky
MUSEUM FUND
In memory of
Donald Pelts
Myrna & Dr. Joe Levy
Honey & Rudi Scheidt
Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky
Hal Kaufman
Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky
Susan Adler Thorp
Irving Biller & Vivian Biller
Margaret & Stephen Biller
Sally Grinspan
Nicole & Jack Lewis
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In honor of
Bettye & Louis Roman
Yvonne & Glenn Kiersky
Dr. & Mrs. Jeffery Doolittle
Carol Meyer
Mimi & Kopie Kopald
Nicole & Jack Lewis
Alice Ahart
Eileen & Steve Wishnia
Susan Adler Thorp
RABBI KATIE BAUMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Grace Bernstein
Jane & Dr. Eugene Eckstein
Elizabeth Straus
Marsha & Dr. Paul Kimmelman
In honor of
Judy Royal
Jane & Dr. Eugene Eckstein
RABBI HARRY DANZIGER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Carrie Newman
Linda Ellen & Ron Sklar
Leo Bearman
Kay Bearman
Russ Elliot
Pat & David Halpern
In honor of
Marriage of M. Shelby Deeny &
Dr. Brian Hanson
Judith Royal
RABBI MICAH GREENSTEIN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Don Pelts
Carole & Robert Pinstein
Lisa & Ken Levi, Jordan and Cara
Barbara & Dr. Norman Towbin
Michele & Daniel Buring
Jan & Marc Reisman
Beverly & Bob Buchalter
Marilyn & Harvey Cook
Bobette Miller
Mary Shainberg
Barrie & Kenneth Wurzburg
Graham deWit
Marilyn & Louis Glazer
Hal Kaufman
Barbara & Dr. Norman Towbin
Morton Cohn
Terry & Richard Orgel
Edward Greenberg
Jan & Marc Reisman
Dr. Rita Green
Mary DuMont
Jan & Marc Reisman
Ruth O’Mell
Jan & Marc Reisman
Sharyn & Tom Tritsch
Russ Elliot
Lisa & Ken Levi, Jordan and Cara
Carole & Robert Pinstein
Barbara & Dr. Norman Towbin
Dr. Stephen Fink, Shirley Taber,
Harold Taber
Sharon Taber
Ethel Joyner
Belleair Woods Neighborhood
Association
Freida Baruchman
Beverly & Dr. Bob Buchalter
Jake Salky
Ellen & Sammy Salky
Jake Shainberg
Thelma Greenberg
Jane Harmel
Paul Harmel
Janna Bernstein
Family
Mitzi Zeno
Lynn & Vic Butcher
Sharyn & Tom Tritsch
Morris Reagler
Joanne & David Reagler
Russ Elliot
Barbie & Kevin Schaffer
Sandra & Dr. Ben Beatus
Ellen & Sammy Salky
Mary Shainberg
Barrie & Kenneth Wurzburg
Inez & Gerald Fried
Ruthe Handleman
Edward Grauman
Sylvia Rothschild
Nora Rothschild
Tillie Alperin
Sonya Krivcher
Jack & Jan Magids
In honor of
Megan Orgel
Adam Saharovich
Daniel Saharovich
Miki Caplan
Rabbi Greenstein
Craig Moskowitz
Marilyn Haas & Tommy Howard
Margaret & Steve Biller
Susan & Alan Kosten
Judith & Jerry Shore, Ellen & Alan Shore
Mary & Dr. Ed Horwitz
The Chaum Family
Cheri & Henry Rudner
Ellen & Herb Kahn & family
Judge Robert Benham
Judith Royal
Marriage of Mr. & Mrs. Larry
Lipman
Inez & Gerald Fried
Hilda & Irwin Kaufman
Mary & Dr. Maury Bronstein
Linda & Dr. Edward Kaplan
For the recovery of
Julie Arney
Jan & Marc Reisman
Deanna Burson
Becky & Dr. Alvin Labens
Dr. Jerry Siegel
Sidney Lehman
Sandra & Dr. Ben Beatus
Fran Buchalter
Barbara Michel
Additional contribution
Robert Harmel
RABBI ADAM GROSSMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Edward Greenberg
Barbara Michel
Russ Elliot
Lynn & Vic Butcher
Sam Grosman
Cheri, Henry & Jonathan Rudner
& family
RABBI JAMES A. WAX MEMORIAL
FUND
In memory of
Dr. Gilbert Levy
Doris & Dr. Burton Bodan
Helen Wax
Eileen Goldstrom
Nathan Lynn & Zelda Lynn
Andrea Lowe
WRJ-SISTERHOOD
BEULAH VOSSE LIBRARY FUND
In memory of
Russ Elliot
Melissa & Richard Faber
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DONATIONS-MAY 2013
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Ruth O’Mell
Don Pelts
Kathryn & Ennis Morse
Constance Shelton
For the recovery of
Ronna Sander
Dr. Jerry Siegel
Beverly & Lewis Kay
WRJ-SISTERHOOD TEMPLE GROUNDS Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
Sidney Lehman
& BEAUTIFICATION FUND
Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
For the recovery of
Eugenia & Arthur Levitch
Sheryl Gorden
In honor of
Judith Royal
Bettye & Louis Roman
In honor of
Debbie & Ron Jackson
Judith Royal
WENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN
Mildred Schwartz
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Joyce Graflund’s birthday
In memory of
Judith Royal
Myrna Klazmer
In memory of
Hal Kaufman
Sarah Reva Platt
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
Jack Stanley Platt
Don Pelts
Nettie Strauch
Julie & Jerry Klein
Children of Marie & Abe Krivcher
In honor of
Bernard Garfinkel
Bettye & Louis Roman
Gale Gordon
Julie & Jerry Klein
WRJ SERVICE TO THE BLIND
Flora & Harry Samuels
In memory of
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
Russ Elliot
Louis Kline
Leon Thalheimer
Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
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MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
CLEAN CEMETERY HEADSTONES
Sunday, August 25, 9:45 - 11:30 am
Join Temple’s 7th and 8th graders at the Temple cemetery
(old/south section). Wear old clothes because bleach will
be used. This ever-popular project is a chance to perform a
wonderful mitzvah. Those who want to join the 7th and 8th
grade families, contact Erma Cohen, ermac@timemphis.org or
901.937.2770, and be a part of this sacred work.
DONATE CLOTHES AND TOILETRIES
Place items in the bins on the “Mitzvah Mile” driveway on
the north side of Temple, near the Barbara K. Lipman Early
Learning Center.
FOR THE HOMELESS served by MANNA HOUSE and St. Mary’s
Catholic Church’s MATTHEW’S CLOSET: Men’s and women’s
shorts, jeans, pants, t-shirts, baseball caps, shoes, and adult
size backpacks
MITZVAH DAY TOILETRIES: Summer traveling is a great time
to collect unopened hotel toiletries for gift bags for Mitzvah
Day agencies.
MITZVAH DAY SUGGESTIONS WELCOME
If you have a favorite agency that might benefit from our
serving them in some way on November 3, please contact
Erma Cohen, ermac@timemphis.org or 901.937.2770.
OUR SYMPATHY
Temple Israel extends its sympathy to the families of the late:
Joyce Gallant
Hal Kaufman
OUR SIMCHAS
The Temple Israel family shares in the happiness of its members and is
thankful for the blessings they enjoy. Congratulations to:
Rabbis Lydia and Dan Medwin on the birth of a son; Linda and Cantor
John Kaplan, Dr. Robert Bloom, and Rabbi Michele and Steve Medwin on
the birth of a grandson.
Cindy Cook and Ben Bloom on their marriage.
Jessica Bradford and David Goldstein on their marriage.
Abby Shipman and David Cooley on their marriage.
Samantha Wolf and Michael Glaser on their marriage.
M. Shelby Deeney and Dr. Brian Hanson on their marriage.
Allison Chambliss and Shane Kupperman on their engagement.
Rachel Watson and Ferris Mogy on their marriage.
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CEMETERY MEMORIAL
Temple Israel is working on a memorial to recognize
congregants who lost their lives in service to our country.
An existing memorial honors those Temple members who
died in WW II. Now we are collecting names of those who
lost their lives in Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf Wars, the war
on terrorism or any other time while on active duty in the
United States Armed Forces. The basic qualification for
inclusion is that the honoree or their parents were members
of Temple Israel. If you know of anyone who should be
honored, please contact Dick Eiseman, Kenneth Wurzburg, or
David Rosenthal at rosenthalcrew@aol.com.
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Temple Israel is the Mid-South’s Reform Jewish home for
Torah, spiritual fulfillment, community, and tikkun olam.
Paula Jacobson, President
Jonathan Frisch, Sr. Vice President
David Rosenthal, Vice President
Debbie B. Lazarov, Vice President
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Mark Fogelman, Treasurer
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Sharon Berman, WRJ-Sisterhood President
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