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THE VOICE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA
“The earth brought forth...seed-bearing
plants of every kind, and trees of every
kind bearing fruit with the seed in it.
And God saw that this was good. –Bereshit 1:12
Congregational Tu BiSh’vat Seder - Friday, January 17 at 7:15 p.m. • See page 4 for details.
Clergy Voice
A PUBLICATION OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
2324 Emerson Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55405-2695
612-377-8680
e-mail: hakol@temp­leisrael.com
www.templeisrael.com
Dear Friends,
Tu BiSh’vat is the Jewish Arbor Day, the anniversary of the trees. Believe
it or not, this month of Shevat (usually falling in the wintery month of
February) is the beginning of harvesting the fruit of the trees in Israel. The
Torah tells us we cannot harvest the fruit for three years in order to maintain
the health of the tree. We count these three years from one Tu BiSh’vat to
the next, making this holiday essential for farmers.
AFFILIATED WITH THE
UNION FOR REFORM JUDAISM
Rabbis
Marcia A. Zimmerman
Alvin & June Perlman Senior Rabbinic Chair
Sim Glaser
Jennifer S. Gertman
The wisdom of farmers and our agricultural ancestry is immense. In his
book, 40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World, Howard Buffett,
Warren Buffett’s son, reflects on his life as a farmer and philanthropist. His book provides
further relevance to the wise and cyclical nature of farming and life in general.
Cantor
Rabbi Zimmerman
Barry Abelson
Executive Director
Miriam Seidenfeld
He asserts that each of us has “40 chances” to till our soil and harvest our yield – between
the time we are given our inheritance from the previous generation and when we must pass
it on to the next generation. Forty chances will pass whether or not we are intentional about
how we want to make our mark in the world. Forty chances will pass whether or not we are
careful about the messages and values we give our children. Forty chances will pass whether
or not we are thoughtful about what we leave behind. This is a beautiful metaphor and,
during this season of Tu’BiShvat, gives us a framework through which we can reflect on our
place in the world, regardless of whether we work the land.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President
Alan Silver
Vice President
Roberta Bonoff
Treasurer
Lennie Kaufman
Immediate Past President
Sherri Feuer
Mark Chodosh
Stephen Cohen
Sandy Donaldson
Michael Epstein
Jeff Forester
Andy Gellman
Stuart Goldenberg
David Gollin
Clifford Greene
Jeremy Hanson Willis
Mindy Isaacs
Steve Levie
Maggie Thurer
Pamela Ross Weinstein
I take Buffett’s challenge to heart for Temple Israel. We are at different stages of our “40
chances.” Some of us are just beginning to make our mark, having just come of age and been
handed from the previous generation the baton of responsibility for Judaism. Others are in
the midst of this work – working hard to make Judaism relevant in this fast-paced, technological
world. And then there are those who are ready to conclude their work, having lived a life of
Judaism and passed it on to their children and grandchildren.
At Temple Israel, each of us – every member of this enduring congregation – has been given
the responsibility of keeping this community vibrant, wherever we are in our forty seasons.
I feel blessed to be in partnership with so many who care so deeply for this great congregation.
Temple has been a strong Jewish voice in the city of Minneapolis for more than 135 years.
Because we have always been an innovative, future-oriented congregation and leaders in
Jewish education, Jewish camping, interfaith dialogue and social justice, our address defines
our mission and vision.
Clergy Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Now is our time to join hands and be intentional about what we do with the years we have
left before we give to our children and grandchildren what was once given to us. We must
look to our Jewish traditions and teachings to make important decisions about our Temple
community. With our collective wisdom, and with your thoughtful involvement, we will
make good decisions, just as our parents and grandparents did for us.
Worship Services Schedule . . . 3
B’virkat Shalom – With Blessings of Peace,
inside:
What’s Happening. . . . . . . 4-5
Youth Education Dates. . . . . . 6
Lighting the Way . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sisterhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Rabbi Marcia A. Zimmerman
Sharing Our Lives . . . . . . . . . . 9
Alvin and June Perlman Senior Rabbinic Chair
Louis Gainsley Award
Nominations. . . . . . . . . . 10
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Worship Services
January Worship Services
Friday, January 3 - “First Friday” Shabbat
6:00 p.m. • Erev Shabbat Service
• Tot Shabbat Service followed by dinner
• Scholar-Led Study Session with
Rabbi David Wirtschafter
Throughout the year, on the first Friday night of each month
we offer a variety of options for the celebration and observance
of Shabbat: a Tot Shabbat service followed by a family-friendly
dinner; a study of the works of Leo Baeck, led by Rabbi David
Wirtschafter; and an Erev Shabbat worship service.
Saturday, January 4
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: Bo, Exodus 10:1-13:16
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bar Mitzvah of Dylan YagerFriede followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, January 10
6:00 p.m. Carlebach Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 11
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: B’shalach, Exodus 13:17-17:16
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bat Mitzvah of Jyoti GambillRead followed by a Kiddush luncheon
10:30 a.m. Jewish Renewal Service
Friday, January 17
6:00 p.m. Nefesh Shabbat Service
Complimentary childcare is available and made
possible by the Temple Israel Kellar Kennen
Childcare Fund. For reservations contact Liz at
612-374-0318 or liz@templeisrael.com.
7:15 p.m.
Congregational Tu BiSh’vat Seder
Reservations required, see page 4.
Saturday, January 18
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: Yitro, Exodus 18:1-20:23
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bar Mitzvah of Peter Rock
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, January 24
6:00 p.m. Beyond Words: The Sublime Music of the
Classic Cantorial Art Shabbat Service
Saturday, January 25
9:00 a.m.
Torah Study: Mishpatim, Exodus 21:1-24:18
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the B’nai Mitzvah of Jake
Graceman and Ava Monro followed by a
Kiddush luncheon
Friday, January 31
6:00 p.m. Shabbat Services
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February Worship Services
Saturday, February 1
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: T’rumah, Exodus 25:1-27:19
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bat Mitzvah of Elizabeth
Bush followed by a Kiddush luncheon
10:30 a.m. Highlights in Jewish History
Friday, February 7 - “First Friday” Shabbat
6:00 p.m. • Erev Shabbat Service
• Tot Shabbat Service followed by dinner
• Scholar-Led Study Session with
Rabbi David Wirtschafter
Throughout the year, on the first Friday night of each month
we offer a variety of options for the celebration and observance
of Shabbat: a Tot Shabbat service followed by a family-friendly
dinner; a study of the works of Leo Baeck, led by Rabbi David
Wirtschafter; and an Erev Shabbat worship service.
Saturday, February 8
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: T’tzaveh,
Exodus 27:20-30:10
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the B’not Mitzvah of
Nicole Bank and Janie Goltzman
followed by a Kiddush luncheon
10:30 a.m. Jewish Renewal Service
Friday, February 14
6:00 p.m. Carlebach Shabbat Service
Saturday, February 15
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: Ki Tisa, Exodus 30:11-34:35
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bat Mitzvah of Talia
Braufman followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, February 21
6:00 p.m. Nefesh Shabbat Service
Complimentary childcare is available and made
possible by the Temple Israel Kellar Kennen
Childcare Fund. For reservations contact Liz at
612-374-0318 or liz@templeisrael.com.
Saturday, February 22
9:00 a.m. Torah Study: Vayak’heil,
Exodus 35:1-38:21
10:30 a.m. Congregational Shabbat Morning Service
including the Bar Mitzvah of Robert
Defren followed by a Kiddush luncheon
Friday, February 28
6:00 p.m. Beyond Words: The Sublime Music of the
Classic Cantorial Art Shabbat Service
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What’s Happening…
Information about these events
can be found on our website
www.templeisrael.com/calendarevents.htm
Torah Study
SISTERHOOD: Chai Tea
Every Saturday, 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Free and open to all. Come when you can!
Join in an instructive and spirited discussion of the week’s
Torah portion led by our rabbis. Gain a better understanding
of Torah and its relevance to contemporary life through
study and dialogue in community.
Sunday, January 19, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Knollwood Place, 3630 Phillips Parkway, St. Louis Park
Serve the residents at Knollwood tea, coffee and sweets, and
stay for the entertainment. See page 10 for more information.
Scholastic Book Fair
Tuesday, January 14 – Friday January 17
Tues., Jan. 14, 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 15, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 16, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fri., Jan. 17
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
The Early Childhood Center Parent Activity Council (PAC)
will host a Scholastic Book Fair the week of
January 13. There will be a wide variety of books for all
ages, early childhood through middle school. Come check
out this wonderful selection and find a great book for that
child or teen in your life. By January, winter will surely have
settled in and what could be better than cozying up with a
great read on a cold winter night!
SISTERHOOD: Game Night
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Come join Sisterhood for a relaxing night of fun and games
at the home of Deb Bomberg. Game on! See page 10 for
more information.
Tu BiSh’vat Seder
Friday, January 17, 7:15 p.m.
Celebrate the Jewish New Year of the Trees at a
congregational Tu BiSh’vat Seder. Embrace Jewish
wisdom, stories, music and the rituals of our natural
world. Delight in delicious foods including the
traditional fruits, juices and nuts of the Tu BiSh’vat
Seder ritual.
RSVP by Friday, January 10 to Wendy Schwartz at
612-374-0344 or wendy@templeisrael.com. The cost
to attend the Seder is $15 per adult and $10
per child.
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Kabbalah Sparks
Monday, January 20, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Join Rabbi Sim Glaser for study and meditation on
Kabbalistic themes. Some familiarity with the basics of
Jewish mysticism is encouraged, but all inquisitive seekers
are welcome. Free and open to all.
SISTERHOOD: Cook for Moms and Kids at
Jeremiah House
Thursday, January 30, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Jeremiah House, 1510 Laurel Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis
Provide dinner for single moms and their kids who reside
at Jeremiah House. RSVP to Sue Smukler at 612-377-9692
or ssmukler@usgo.net and let her know if you can bring a
side dish or dessert.
Highlights in Jewish History
Noble Nobels: Jewish Giants in Science and Literature
Saturday, February 1, 10:30 a.m.
Join us for lively discussions of some of the most important
events in Jewish history with Dr. Joseph Goldman, a noted
historian and regular lecturer at Temple Israel. Free and
open to all.
SISTERHOOD: Book Club
In The Garden Of Beasts by Erik Larson
Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 p.m. at Temple Israel
See page 10 for more information.
SISTERHOOD: New Member Brunch
Sunday, February 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
See page 10 for more information.
SISTERHOOD: Cook for Moms and Kids at
Jeremiah House
Thursday, February 20, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Jeremiah House, 1510 Laurel Ave, Suite 100, Minneapolis
Provide dinner for single moms and their kids who reside
at Jeremiah House. RSVP to Sue Smukler at 612-377-9692
or ssmukler@usgo.net and let her know if you can bring a
side dish or dessert.
SISTERHOOD: Networking Event
Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 ­– 9:00 p.m.
Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave, St. Paul
See page 10 for more information.
The Rabbi Max A. Shapiro
Rabbinic Lectureship
Scholarship Information
Scholarships for summer camps and teen Israel trips are available
for Temple Israel members. For additional community scholarship
information, please contact each organization directly.
Featuring
Rabbi David Saperstein
Temple Israel
Director and Counsel, Religious Action Center of
Reform Judaism
Friday, March 14, 2014
6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service
Rabbi David Saperstein will speak from the bimah
7:30 p.m. Dinner
Reservations required for $25 Shabbat dinner.
8:00 p.m. Program
Application deadline: Monday, February 3
Contact Barb Nesheim at barb@templeisrael.com or
612-374-0315
Jewish Family and Children’s Services (JFCS)
Online application deadline: Friday, March 14
Contact jfcs@jfcsmpls.org or 952-546-0616
Minneapolis Jewish Federation
Free and open to all.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
9:00 a.m. Torah Study with Rabbi David Saperstein
Rabbi Saperstein will speak from the bimah
during Friday night services and after the
dinner at 8:00 p.m. He will also speak at
Torah Study on Saturday. Reservations are
required for the $25 Shabbat dinner; please
make your reservation by contacting Wendy
at 612-374-0344 or wendy@templeisrael.
com. Please send your check, payable to
Temple Israel, 2324 Emerson Avenue South,
Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Online application deadline: Wednesday, April 2
Contact Robyn Johnson at rjohnson@mplsfed.org or
952-417-2134
Temple Israel Early Childhood Center
Registration has begun for the 2014-15 school year.
Call ECC Director Trish Mintz at 612-374-0334
for a tour or more information.
David Saperstein is a rabbi, lawyer, and Jewish community leader.
He has served as the director and chief legal counsel at the Union
for Reform Judaism’s Religious Action Center for more than 30 years.
He represents the Reform Movement to Congress and the
Administration advocating on a broad range of social justice issues.
Calling all Hamantaschen Lovers and Bakers
It’s time to order your Hamantaschen!
Celebrate Purim this year with freshly baked Hamantaschen from
the Sisterhood bakers. Each pre-ordered dozen is only $12; and
half-dozen is $7. Extras will be available for $15 a dozen while
supplies last, but they won’t be around long. Get your preorders
in by Wednesday, February 5 and party Purim–style. Hamantaschen
orders can be picked up at the Sisterhood Gift Shop on Monday,
March 3 from 4:00 – 5:45 p.m. and Wednesday, March 5 from
4:00 – 5:45 p.m.
Baking Day Coming Right Up
Have you ever wanted to learn just how Hamantaschen are made?
Do you enjoy bonding with women in our community? Put on your
aprons and come bake with us on Friday, February 28 from
8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and on Sunday, March 2 from 8:30 a.m. –
1:00 p.m. Whether you like to roll, fill, pack or generally organize,
come laugh and schmooze, bring a friend along or make new ones
in Temple’s kitchen. Your helping hands provide a mitzvah to the
recipients of these delicious treats. Call Betty Kriedberg at 612-8196095 to schedule a shift or for more information.
Temple Israel Sisterhood Hamantaschen Order Form — Orders Due by Wednesday, February 5
Please return this form along with your payment to
Betty Kriedberg, 12700 Sherwood Place #309, Minnetonka, MN 55305.
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Name
___________________________________
Phone
___________________________________
E-mail
Please make your check payable to Temple Israel Sisterhood.
Pre-order Pricing: $12 per dozen and $7 per half-dozen
 Poppyseed  Mixed Fruit
 Apricot
 Chocolate
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Youth & Education Dates
• • JANUARY • •
January 25. 2014
Mishpatim
January 25, 2014
Mishpatim
ECC Closed: Winter Break
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ECC Resumes
1-5
No Hebrew, Haggigat Shabbat or
Sunday School: Winter Break
2
B’nai Mitzvah Training
6/7
Hebrew School Resumes
8
10th Grade Confirmation Class
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Haggigat Shabbat Resumes
Pre-Kindergarten Class Meets
JiRT Program: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Ava Monro
Jake Graceman
Jake is the son of Judith & Michael
Graceman; grandson of Judy Graceman,
Barry & Susan Graceman, Carol & Bob
Mountjoy, Nancy Secher, and Rabbi Allen
Secher & Ina Albert; brother of Zach. Jake
enjoys skiing, volunteering at Temple, his
Golden Retriever Chewy, and hanging
out with friends. Jake especially enjoys
Camp TEKO, Herzl Camp and celebrating
Jewish holidays. His favorite subjects at
Hopkins West Junior High are math and
science. When he grows up, Jake would
like to be in marketing. When asked about
his upcoming Bar Mitzvah, Jake said, “I
think my Bar Mitzvah will be an excellent
experience!”
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Ava is the daughter of Joy & Rick Monro;
granddaughter of Michael Burnstein,
Lorraine Gunderson, Doug Monro, and
the late Marilee Paulson; sister of Isaac
and Marilee. Ava enjoys synchronized
swimming and summer soccer. Ava
especially enjoys being a staff-in-training
at Camp Olami. Her favorite subjects at
Groves Academy are math and gym. Ava
participated in the Synchronized
Swimming National Championship.
When she grows up, Ava would like to
work with animals and be a veterinarian.
When asked about her upcoming Bat
Mitzvah, Ava said, “I am excited to
become a Jewish adult.”
11/12 4th Grade Family Education Program
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Sunday School Resumes
4.5.6. Youth Group Winter Camp
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
8th Grade Family Education:
12 – 3 p.m. (No 7th Grade Class)
9th Grade Program
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ECC Closes at 12:30 p.m.:
Parent Conferences
15
ECC Closed: Parent Conferences
11th/12th Grade Program
20
ECC Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
No Hebrew School: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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10th Grade Confirmation Class
25/26 6th Grade Share-Save-Spend Family Program
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7th Grade Program
8th Grade Parent/Teen Share-Save-Spend
Program
9th Grade Program
JiRT Progam 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
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10th Grade Confirmation Class Trip
Orientation
• • F E BRUA R Y • •
7-10
10th Grade Confirmation Trip to
Washington, D.C.
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Pre-Kindergarten Class Meets
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7th and 8th Grade Program
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ECC PAC Meetings at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
February 22, 2014
Vayak’heil
February 15, 2014
Ki Tisa
2nd Grade Family Education: Alef Roundup
7th Grade Family Mitzvah Day: Staggered
Start/End Times (No 8th Grade Program)
9th Grade Program
Robert Joseph Defren
Talia Eden Braufman
Talia is the daughter of Lorin Braufman and
Todd Braufman; granddaughter of Linda &
Miles Braufman, Isla & Frank Katzovitz and
Mary & William Ramseyer; sister of Ella. Talia
enjoys dancing, skiing and hanging out with
her friends. She always looks forward to
going to Herzl Camp each summer and
volunteering at the Sholom Home, where
she can visit her Great Aunt Roe. Her favorite
subject at Central Middle School is Language
Arts. When she grows up, Talia would like
to be an Interior Designer. When asked
about her upcoming Bat Mitzvah, Talia said,
“I am so excited to share this special
weekend with my family and friends!”
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Robbie is the son of Kelley & Jeff Defren;
grandson of Jill Shuster, Stan Shuster &
the late Connie Shuster, and Sharon &
Harvey Defren; brother of Sonja and
Jacob. Robbie enjoys baseball, playing
saxophone, school and hanging out with
friends. Robbie especially enjoys Friday
night services and the Purim service. His
favorite subjects at Wayzata East Middle
School are history and science. When he
grows up, Robbie would like to be a
history professor. When asked about his
upcoming Bar Mitzvah, Robbie said,
“I am excited to read for my family and
friends and continue the tradition.”
14-17 No Haggigat Shabbat, Sunday School or
Hebrew School: Presidents’ Weekend
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ECC Closed: Presidents’ Day
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11th /12th Grade Program
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10th Grade Confirmation Class
Mar.
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NFTY’s Junior Kallah in Oconomowoc, WI
Lighting the Way
“There is a feeling at Temple that penetrates.
There is a warmth. It can bring tears to your eyes.
I feel Jewish there.”
– Congregants Barbara & Ron Harris
Remembering A Best Friend And Beloved Parents
The Sidney, Arlene and Robert Shapiro Memorial Endowment
Joey Shapiro grew up with his best friend.
It was his brother, Bobby.
They played tennis and golf together,
skied, and shared dreams and hopes. Just
one year apart in age, they were inseparable.
“We did everything together,” Joey said of
Bobby. “He was one of the kindest, most
cheerful people I’ve ever known.”
in those early years, and I would join him.
His leadership accounted for much of the
business’ success,” Joey said. Another year
later, Alan joined the business full time, as
well.
A legacy of hard work, success and
generosity throughout the community
ended for Bobby in 2011. At the age of 56,
Sidney & Arlene Shapiro
he died of early onset Alzheimer’s, the same
Their parents, Arlene and Sid, taught their three
disease that had taken his dad.
sons – Joey, Bobby and their older brother Alan
– to work hard, be generous, and share their
“(My wife) Cindy and I are proud to honor the
successes with others. Sid owned a small printing
memories of my immediate family with the
shop in Minneapolis for about 20 years, and the
establishment of the Sidney, Arlene and Robert
boys grew up around the business. They watched
Shapiro Memorial Endowment Fund,” Joey said.
how the printing process was done, got to see
“Sidney and Arlene were wonderful people who
what came off the printing presses, and heard
taught us how important it is to give back to the
their parents talking about the business.
community. Bobby was loved by all who knew
him and he, too, was very generous.
All this came to a halt when Sid sold the
Bobby Shapiro
company in 1972. Suffering from early onset Alzheimer’s,
he died while the boys were still in their late teens and early
20s. Their beloved mother, Arlene, eventually remarried
Irving Efron but she, too, died at a young age.
Just four years after their father’s shop was sold, Bobby,
Joey and Alan found themselves applying what their parents
had taught them. Bobby started a new print company as a
means of reestablishing the Shapiros in the printing business.
The idea was for Bobby to run the business day in and
day out, while Joey and Alan would serve as partners and
help as much as they could as they completed their university
studies and launched their careers.
Shapco Printing was formed, and within a year Joey joined
the business full time. “Bobby would work 100-hour weeks
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“They would all be happy to know that their names are
associated with a great institution like Temple Israel. The
goodness and kindness they expressed in their lives will be
memorialized by this fund.”
To Make A Donation
To make a donation or tribute gift to this or
any other Temple Israel fund:
• Mail check to: Temple Israel Foundation, 2324 Emerson Ave S,
Minneapolis, MN 55405
• Go to: templeisrael.com/donations.htm
• Or call Sheila at 612-374-0313
For more information on establishing funds at Temple Israel:
Please contact Development Director Jeri Glick-Anderson at
612-374-0302 or jeriga@templeisrael.com.
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Join Us!
Call Sisterhood Co-Presidents, Sheri Yarosh at 612-670-7229 or
Beth Birke at 952-215-4076, for the latest on
Sisterhood membership or programs.
Support Sisterhood When You Buy
Your 2014 Mah Jongg Card
Sisterhood will receive a rebate on cards that we order for you. Ask your
Mah Jongg group to order through us and help make this project a success!
Cards are $8.00 (standard size) or $9.00 (large print). To
order your card(s), send a check made payable to Sisterhood
to: Esther Schak, 2215–12th Ave. S., Mpls, MN 55404.
Please include your name, address, the type and number of
cards that you want. Cards will be shipped before April 1
directly to the address you provide. Esther must receive your
check NO LATER than Friday, January 24.
Game Night
Thursday, January 16, 6:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Home of Deb Bomberg
What better way to enjoy a cold winter evening than
playing games by a warm fire! Please join us for a glass of
wine or hot beverage, light snacks and games at the home
of Deb Bomberg. RSVP no later than January 13 to Deb at
debabcteacher@gmail.com or Dana Rubin at drubes@
comcast.net. Contact Deb at 763-545-3480 with questions.
Chai Tea at Knollwood Place
Sunday, January 19, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
We need volunteers to bake, host and/or serve tea, coffee
and sweets to Knollwood residents and their guests. Come
have tea and cookies, visit with residents and be entertained
by the wonderful Twin Cities Jewish Chorale. Sweets may
be dropped off at 11:00 a.m. if you cannot stay. Contact
Aviva Weisberg at 612-702-4726 or avivanw@gmail.com
or Sue Tish McMorris at 612-554-4116 or stmcmorris@
lommen.com.
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Book Club
Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 p.m. at Temple
We will discuss In the Garden of Beasts. Mark your
calendars and start reading this book by best-selling author
Erik Larson. RSVP for book club by emailing Dana at
drubes@comcast.net or Deb at debabcteacher@gmail.com.
ECC/Sisterhood Night Out
Thursday, February 6 (Watch E-News for Time & Place)
Leave the kids at home and spend a night out-and-about
town with the girls. For more information contact Kim
Wolson at kimwolson@gmail.com.
New Member Brunch
Sunday, February 9, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
If you are a new member of Sisterhood, mark your calendar.
Join us for brunch and an exciting program.
Networking Event
February 25, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Mount Zion Temple, 1300 Summit Ave, St. Paul
Jeannette Grace, MA, owner of Expressive! Business
Training & Speaking, is a training and development expert
who has been helping organizations exceed expectations
since 1995. Jeannette uses engaging, interactive, and job
applicable workshops to help clients achieve the outcomes
they want. To register contact Leslie Held at 952-920-5736
or Lheld18@comcast.net.
Calling all Hamantaschen Lovers & Bakers
It’s time to order your Hamantaschen! Orders are due by
Wednesday, February 5. See page 5 for information about
placing your order and for baking opportunties.
Sharing Our Lives
January Anniversaries
February Anniversaries
10th
Annalee Wolf & Terry Gips
1/16
10th
Elizabeth & Eliot Funk
2/27
10th
Rhonda Stein & Stuart Goldenberg
1/17
15th
Kelly & Peter Hyman
2/6
30th
Caree & Bruce Graybow
1/8
25th
Alina & Alex Ouchveridze
2/4
60th
Bonnie & Les Goldblatt
1/17
25th
Melissa Raphan & Thomas Rock
2/4
New Members
25th
Francine Gersh & Ellis Gottlieb
2/12
Robyn Elzufon-Frick & Michael Elzufon
30th
Debbie & Gary Kohler
2/19
Julie Jonas
30th
Kathleen & Brant Rossman
2/19
35th
Lesle & Herb Margolis
2/11
60th
Phyllis & Bill Weisberg
2/7
Mazel Tov To…
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Susan Austrian & Mark Dillon on the engagements and
upcoming weddings of their two sons. Brad Levinson will
marry Laura White on January 11 in Pennsylvania and Todd
Levinson will be marry Julie Cooper on April 26 in New York.
Shelley Green and Doug Green are pleased to announce the birth
of their granddaughter Addison Leigh Krulewich on November
10. Addison is the daughter of Melissa & Todd Krulewich and
great-granddaughter of Delores Lerman and Sam Peltz.
Sharon & Buzz Levitt on the birth of their granddaughters.
Tovah Levitt was born on September 30 to Matthew & Elena
Levitt and big sister Hannah. Adalyn Levitt was born on
October 21 to Adam & Kristin Levitt and big brother Ian.
Lynne & Andrew Redleaf, who will be honored by the Amos
& Celia Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School with the
Ner Tamid Award, recognizing their ongoing leadership and
commitment to HMJDS, at the 2014 annual benefit on February 1.
Nancy & Mark Rosenberg on the engagement of their daughter
Anne to Michael Stanfield, son of Anne & Jeffrey Stanfield. Anne
is the granddaughter of Lorraine & Sid Applebaum and Jeffrey
is the grandson of Zelma Rivin. A Spring 2014 wedding is planned.
Amy & Dannon Shiff on the birth of their daughter, Sophie
Kate, on November 5. Proud grandparents are Nancy & Bob
Shiff and Gina & Henry Lazniarz. Sophie’s great-grandparents
are Roz & Art Jaffee.
Joni & Harold Troup on the birth of their granddaughter,
Daphne Brooke, born on November 12, 2013. Daphne is the
daughter of Laurie & Robert Simon of Atlanta, Georgia, and
was welcomed by big sister, Vera Meadow.
In Memory
Condolences to our Temple families who have recently lost a loved one.
Inez Abrams, Mother of Marilyn Bix (Nate Wolk)
Frances Anderson, Mother of Roberta (Josh) Greenwald
Diane Lynn Cooperman, Wife of Larry Cooperman
Edward Devitt, Brother of Sherman (Lois) Devitt
Lucille “Libby” Epstein
Barbara Ann Fogel, Wife of Jimmy Fogel and
Stepmother to Denise Fogel (Paul Doud)
June Gilats, Aunt of Joni & Harold Troup
Stella Gallob, Mother of Marjorie Nadler and
Sister of Pearl (Leonard) Goldman
Edith Dorothy Grossman
Esther Hankin, Aunt of Lisa Dill
Marjorie “Margie” Freeman, Mother of Debbie Freeman
(Edward Lentsch) and Steve Freeman
Shelly Guterson, Sister of David (Barbara) Rosenberg
Nathan Haskell Goldstone
Gerald Kleinman, Brother-in-law of Marilyn Henken,
Uncle of Deborah Henken and Susan Henken-Thielen
Merrill Kuller, Brother of Harold (Judy) Kuller
Lillian “Libby” Schapire, Mother of Esther Schak
Jane Malver Schapiro, Mother of Frederick (Karen) Malver
Rona Harriet Sher
Irene Sobel
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Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award
Nominations Requested
The Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award was established to recognize the outstanding volunteer efforts of Temple
Israel members, both within Temple Israel and in the community at large. The award is an expression of appreciation for
and recognition of those who meet the following criteria:
• Whose actions personify Jewish values, the essence of
community and volunteerism at Temple Israel and/or in the
community at large.
• Whose actions influence others to engage in lifelong learning,
meaningful worship, and/or participation within the Temple
community or the community at large.
• Whose exceptional and/or innovative service to Temple Israel
and its community has spanned ten or more years.
• Who has, through his or her years of volunteer service, garnered
the respect and admiration of the Temple Israel community.
Please submit nominations for the Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award before February 7, 2014
by completing this form and returning it to Temple Israel or
by contacting Liz Mack at 612-374-0318 or liz@templeisrael.com.
Your Name: _________________________________________
Your Phone Number: ___________________________________
I nominate ________________________________________ for the Louis Gainsley Distinguished Service Award
because __________________________________________________________________________________________________
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