May 2015 - Temple Israel

TEMPLE ISRAEL
Memphis, Tennessee
May 2015 ~ Iyar-Sivan 5775
Voice volume 69; number 9
timemphis.org
MISSION STATEMENT
Temple Israel is a sanctuary for prayer
and inspiration, a vibrant center for
Jewish learning, and a congregational
home for living Torah. We are a source
of strength and a force for good for
Reform Jews, the greater community,
and the world.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Torah Study
Saturday mornings, 8:45-9:45 am
Prenegs
This month, prenegs will be held only on
May 22 and May 29, from 5:45-6:15 pm.
A Friday, May 1, 7:30 pm
Shabbat and Confirmation Service
See page 3 for details.
Please note later start time.
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AN EVENING TO REFLECT,
ANTICIPATE, AND CELEBRATE!
Founded in 1854, Temple Israel has a long and proud history filled with
remarkable milestones and moments. On May 15, Temple members are
encouraged to attend this year’s Congregation Celebration, as we take a
look back at the past twelve months and look ahead to the next twelve.
ANNUAL CONGREGATION CELEBRATION
Friday, May 15
The Congregation Celebration begins at 5:45 pm with Temple Israel’s
161st annual meeting, which includes the election of trustees and officers
A Saturday, May 2, 9 am
and the presentation of the 2015-2016 budget. The meeting will be
Pancakes and Prayer
followed by a dinner at 6:15 pm, a Shabbat service at 7:30 pm, and an
See page 5 for details.
Oneg Shabbat hosted
A Saturday, May 2, 10 am
by WRJ-Temple Israel
Ella Belvin, daughter of Audrey and Sean
Sisterhood, following
Belvin, and Emma Feinstone, daughter
the service.
of Tina and Andy Feinstone, will become
b’not mitzvah.
AFriday, May 8, 7:30 pm
Shabbat and Graduation Service
See page 3 for details.
Please note later start time.
A Saturday, May 9, 10 am
Benjamin Sklar and Drew Sklar, sons of
Stephanie and Joel Sklar, will become
b’nai mitzvah.
A Friday, May 15, 7:30 pm
Please see right for details.
A Saturday, May 16, 10 am
Seth Musicante, son of Kim and Jorge
Musicante, will become bar mitzvah.
A Friday, May 22, 6:15 pm
Pre-Shavuot Tot Shabbat Service & Dinner
See page 2 for details.
A Friday, May 22, 6:15 pm
A Saturday, May 23, 10 am
Ari Weiss, son of Cathy and Craig Weiss,
will become bar mitzvah.
A Friday, May 29, 6:15 pm
A Saturday, May 30, 10 am
Isabelle Wolf, daughter of Teresa Wolf,
will become bat mitzvah.
We welcome new
and returning Temple
Israel Trustees,
Marisa Baggett,
Lisa Barden, Ben
Beatus, Byron Besser,
Raymond Evans,
Melanie Fine, Lee
Filderman, Arlene
Goldner, Jeff Kerlan,
Meggan Kiel, Amy Kirshbaum, Jay Lindy, Billie Pierce, Wendy Rotter,
Esther Saltzman, Betsy Saslawsky, Bobbie Shainberg, Elissa Taub, Barrie
Wurzburg, and Ralph Yaffe. Presidential appointees are Jody Franklin
and Leigh Royal.
The Officers are Jonathan Frisch, President; Elkan Scheidt, Senior Vice
President; Laurie Meskin, Vice President; David Rosenthal, Vice President;
Alex Saharovich, Vice President; Leigh Mansberg, Secretary; Mark
Fogelman, Treasurer; David Bearman, Counsel; and Paula Jacobson,
Immediate Past President.
Be a part of all the celebrations the memorable evening
offers! Please make dinner reservations ($18/person
by May 7; $25/person after that) at timemphis.org, by
scanning this QR code, by check, or by contacting Sylvia
Appleton, sylviaa@timemphis.org or 901.761.3130.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME
May is such a glorious month. The chill of a winter that extended with snow into April has given way to full
bloom before summer. Children and grandchildren, whether in Kindergarten or 12th grade, are preparing to
graduate, which brings to mind what actor Ed Helms of The Office fame said at my alma mater last year:
“I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.”
On one level, it’s impossible to know the era in which one lives. My friend and colleague Rabbi Brad Artson
notes that nobody ever knows the name of the period of time they are actually living through until someone
decides that the period in question is over. As he puts it, “The one thing they did not have
in the Biblical Period was a Bible. Once they had a Bible, then the Biblical Period was over; it
could have a name, and it was called the ‘Biblical Period.’” But who knew when they were
living through it? Nobody woke up in the late Roman Empire and said to their beloved
spouse, “Honey, you know, I was feeling Late Antique last night, but I am definitely feeling
Early Medieval this morning!” We mark transitions, generally, when it is too late to mark
them, and then you can’t do anything about them!
Rabbi Greenstein
Judaism calls us to see most days as potentially one of the “good old days” before you
actually leave them – and there is no better time to appreciate this idea than these days in
Jewish time between Passover, which ended last month, and Shavuot this month.
The idea of freedom from slavery associated with Pesach is connected with the idea of receiving the Torah,
associated with Shavuot, by making sure we count every day in between. The ritual of the counting of the
Omer reminds us that the purpose of freedom through a Jewish lens is not simply escaping bondage but
moving toward something higher and sacred.
This tradition of counting each day is a wonderful reminder of the gift of every day and the importance of
making each day count. It’s almost as if we can hear the words of the Bible in Psalms, “Teach us to count the
days of our lives so that we may acquire a heart of wisdom.”
After all, if God renews each day and night, why can’t we?! Mazal tov to our Graduates, Confirmands, and
every Temple family celebrating a major milestone during this harvest month, the time when our ancestors
arrived at Mt. Sinai and embraced Torah as their guidepost for living. With so many more “good old days”
ahead for Temple – especially with our new rabbis and senior staff arriving soon – the best is yet to come!
Faithfully yours,
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
SHAVUOT
Celebrate Shavuot – the anniversary of the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people – at Temple Israel!
PRE-SHAVUOT TOT SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNER
Friday, May 22, 6:15 pm
We love celebrating the gift of Shabbat together. This month, let’s also celebrate the gift of Torah. At 6:15 pm,
experience a Pre-Shavuot Tot Shabbat service created for our youngest members during which we’ll welcome
our First Fruits (all our new babies) into our Temple community. Please contact Jackie Evans in the Education
Office, jackiee@timemphis.org or 901.937.2777, to let us know that you and your families will be there.
Stay for a family-friendly holiday dinner, which is free to Temple members who RSVP by May 15; after
then and for non-members, the cost is $8/adult and $4/child. Go to timemphis.org or scan the QR
code to RSVP. Questions? Contact Jackie.
Shabbat Experiences for Families, including Pre-Shavuot Tot Shavuot, are made possible by the generosity and
vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for Education.
SHAVUOT CELEBRATION
Saturday, May 23, 6-7:30 pm
Enjoy refreshments, including wine and cheese, followed by an invigorating study session and inspirational
Havdalah as together we welcome the holiday of Shavuot.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL’S
CONFIRMANDS AND GRADUATES
Share in their simchas at these Shabbat services.
CONFIRMATION
GRADUATION
Friday, May 1, 7:30 pm
Allison Boshwit, daughter of Julie & Andrew Boshwit
Josephine Campbell, daughter of Jennifer & Dr. Patrick Campbell
Sam Canales, son of Stacy & Arthur Canales
Danielle Chaum, daughter of Patricia Shaw & Dr. Edward Chaum
Noah Chensasky, son of Alyson & Alex Chensasky
Caroline Danziger, daughter of Shara & David Danziger
Emma Filderman, daughter of Amy Malkin Filderman/Lee Filderman
Daniel Finan, son of Janis & Patrick Finan
Dena Grant, daughter of Cori Grant/Russell Grant
Julia Greenstein, daughter of Sheril & Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Marcus Gronauer, son of Helen Gronauer/Skip Gronauer
Leslie Kahn, daughter of Ellen & Herbert Kahn
Sofia Karabell, daughter of Dr. Ana & Keith Karabell
Joshua Karchmer, son of Laurie & Randy Karchmer
Jeri Katz, daughter of Margie & Benjamin Katz
Samuel Lane, son of Suzanne & Steven Lane
Madeleine Levingston, daughter of Jennifer & Jon Levingston
Elly Lindy, daughter of Wendy & Dr. Peter Lindy
James Lindy, son of Susan & Jay Lindy
Jacob Malkin, son of Andrea & Arthur Malkin
Emma Mansberg, daughter of Leigh & Danny Mansberg
Noah Mayer, son of Ruth & Minton Mayer
Hannah Meskin, daughter of Laurie & Jeffrey Meskin
Jacob Meskin, son of Laurie & Jeffrey Meskin
Samuel Meyer, son of Elise & Greg Meyer
Hannah Orgel, daughter of Robin & Billy Orgel
Rebecca Rabiner, daughter of Robin & Andrew Rabiner
Molly Rogers, daughter of Michelle & Jeff Rogers
Jacob Rotter, son of Wendy & Cary Rotter
Rebecca Rubnitz, daughter of Karin & Dr. Jeffrey Rubnitz
Carson Rudolph, son of Elizabeth & David Rudolph
Matthew Saslawsky, son of Betsy & Andrew Saslawsky
Amanda Scheidt, daughter of Laurie & Elkan Scheidt
Will Schwartz, son of Elizabeth & David Schwartz
Jared Shemper, son of Courtney & Aaron Shemper
Jacob Shermer, son of Tami & Dr. Mark Shermer
Matthew Silver, son of Lisa & Howard Silver
Abby Shutzberg, daughter of Jody & Larry Shutzberg
Daniel Slovis, son of Amy Israel/Adam Slovis
Maggie Strassburger, daughter of Dory & David Greenberg
Emma Woodman, daughter of Tricia & Andy Woodman
Alannah Yellen, daughter of Patricia & Dr. Marshall Yellen
BE SOCIAL
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Links to the social media platforms
Temple Israel uses are on timemphis.org.
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Friday, May 8, 7:30 pm
Lulu Abdun, daughter of Cindy Shainberg
Sophia Abdun, daughter of Cindy Shainberg
Jonah Baer, son of Risa & Steven Baer
Sarah Besser, daughter of Julie & Byron Besser
Emily Faber, daughter of Melissa & Richard Faber
Jordan Franklin, daughter of Joanne & Barry Franklin
Molly Franklin, daughter of Karen & Jody Franklin
Aaron Grosman, son of Sherry & Michael Grosman
Gavin Handler, son of Randi & Alan Handler
Connor Heaslet, son of Caryn & Curt Heaslet
Jack Hirschman, son of Suanne Hirschman/Shayle Hirschman
Lindsey Houston, daughter of Ida Houston & David Blindman
Evan Hunter, son of Lara & Jamie Hunter
Drew Karchmer, son of Laurie & Randy Karchmer
Olivia Landau, daughter of Susanne & Bruce Landau
Katherine Levingston, daughter of Jennifer & Jon Levingston
Eliana Linder, daughter of Laura & Dr. James Linder
Jared Lindy, son of Wendy & Dr. Peter Lindy
Jordyn Lubin, daughter of Sharon & Justin Lubin
Blake Mandelman, son of Joy Mandelman/Hal Mandelman
Jaime Marquis, daughter of Sandra & Charles Marquis
Max Meyer, son of Elise & Greg Meyer
Carly Nahon, daughter of Julie Kosten/Ike Nahon
Caroline Rabiner, daughter of Robin & Andrew Rabiner
Daniel Saharovich, son of Debra & Alex Saharovich
Brooke Saharovici, daughter of Heidi & Livio Saharovici
Jason Stein, son of Elisa Stein/Bruce Stein
Ian Susser, son of Lynn & Shmuel Susser
Rachel Tanenbaum, daughter of Laura & Dr. Alan Tanenbaum
Jeremy Waldrip, son of Judi & Randy Waldrip
HONOR THE HONOREES
Honor the confirmands and graduates with a Mazal Tov Card
from WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood. Proceeds benefit the
WRJ’s Y.E.S. Fund, which includes programming for high school
students. Please refer to the form you received in the mail
for details or contact Phyllis Gregory, psg1973@yahoo.com or
901.288.7728.
Also, you have the opportunity to celebrate them by
sponsoring Temple Israel’s Living Torah in their honor! Created
by Israeli artist Michal Meron, the Living Torah is a colorful,
beautifully illustrated Torah displayed in the Temple lobby.
You even can sponsor a Book or a Parsha as a group, such as an
extended family; a b’nai mitzvah, Confirmation, or Graduation
class; a scout troop, a business, and more. All sponsorships are
acknowledged in the lovely leather-bound recognition book
that accompanies the Living Torah. To become a sponsor, go to
timemphis.org or contact Jan Reisman, janr@timemphis.org or
901.937.2781.
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MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES
SERVE AS TEST PROCTORS
May 4-7 from 8:45-11:30 am
Wells Station Elementary, 1610 Wells Station Road
Temple Israel’s adopt-a-school, Wells Station
Elementary, needs volunteers to serve as proctors
for upcoming standardized tests, including
SAT 10 tests for 1st and 2nd graders. People may
volunteer one or more days. Please contact Phyllis
Niegelberg, 901.270.7718 or phyllisn56@gmail.com.
PREPARE SNACKS AND COOK CASSEROLES
Wednesday, May 6, 5:30-7:30 pm
This WRJ-Sisterhood
sponsored effort in
the Temple kitchen
supports MIFA’s
COOL initiative.
Call Elise Meyer,
901.309.3818, or
Jennifer Ross,
415.342.1063.
Children ages 12 and
older are welcome
to participate.
VOLUNTEER AT MANNA HOUSE
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 8-11:30 am
Get involved at this place of hospitality for the
homeless. Welcome guests who drop in for a much
needed respite with coffee and conversation, a
shower and change of clothes, and hygiene items.
Contact Ann Wilson, annwilson41@gmail.com.
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KNIT AND CROCHET
Thursdays, 1:30 pm
Knit and crochet bears for children in
emerging nations who are affected by
HIV/AIDS; and caps, scarves, and lap
robes for MIFA’s Love Caps Program and
Wings at West Clinic. Contact Jenny
Baer, jjb8126@aol.com or 901.754.8126.
Mother Bear
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JOIN TEAM GARDEN
~a message from Team Garden’s Sharon Berman~
In 2014, Temple Israel’s Team Garden built a
garden space, learned about gardening techniques
and a variety of vegetables, and had a successful
harvest. During our second year, it’s all about
increased production. We plan to more than
double the produce harvested. But we need more
garden volunteers to make this happen!
This opportunity is a great way to give back
to the community, specifically to those served
by the Mid-South Food Bank. We offer on-thejob training and pair volunteers to make the
experience more fun.
All ages can volunteer – children with a parent,
young people needing a b’nai mitzvah project
or hours toward graduation, adults of every age
(our oldest volunteer is 80+). To volunteer or ask
questions, contact me, bermanss@gmail.com or
901.291.8878.
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PANCAKES AND PRAYER
ANYTHING GOES FOR
PRIME TIMERS
Saturday, May 2, 9 am
Pancakes and Prayer is an
opportunity to celebrate
Shabbat morning with our
youngest children, to teach
them to love Judaism, and
to help them know our
synagogue as a second
home. We will gather to
experience the sweetness of Shabbat, taking
advantage of our little ones’ boundless wiggles.
The morning will include songs, stories,
activities, and a pancake breakfast.
Breakfast is complimentary, but to
have enough for everyone, scan the QR
code or go to timemphis.org and RSVP by April 30.
Questions? Call Jackie Evans, 901.937.2777.
Thursday, June 11
RSVP deadline: May 8
Join Temple Prime Timers, Temple’s social group
for those 65-90+, at Theatre Memphis for dinner
and the classic Cole Porter musical, Anything Goes.
Dinner (6 pm) & Performance (7:30 pm):
$30/Temple Israel member; $35/guest
For reservations, call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130,
by May 8. (NOTE: subscriber ticket holders
must call Theatre Memphis for seats for the
performance. For subscribers joining the group for
dinner, the cost is $15. Call Sylvia.)
Pancakes and Prayer is made possible by the generosity
and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family
Endowment for Education, WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood, and
the PJ Library.
TEMPLE ISRAEL MOVIE CINEPLEX
Tuesday, June 2, 7 pm
Inspirational Stories is the theme of this year’s Temple Israel Movie Cineplex, chaired by Jimmy
Ringel of the Lifelong Learning Committee. See one of three thought-provoking and heartwarming
films: Glickman, Front of the Class, or American Masters: Marvin Hamlisch - What He Did For Love
and then share in an enlightening discussion about the films. There is no charge for the movies and
refreshments; however, so that we will have enough popcorn for all, we ask that you RSVP by
May 26 by scanning the QR code, going to timemphis.org, or calling Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130.
Scan the QR codes to view movie trailers.
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WRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, May 13, 1:30 pm
This book club meets on the
second Wednesday of each month,
and all are welcome to participate!
The selection for the May 13
meeting is The Storied Life of A.J.
Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. The book
for June will be Descent by Tim
Johnston.
OPEN BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 pm
Please come join your
Sisterhood for fun, a
potluck dinner, and door
prizes. This will be a great
evening celebrating the
fabulous year we have
had! After a brief open
board meeting, we will
hold a Secret Sister gift
swap, so please bring an
$18 gift to swap.
RSVP, by May 6 to
901.937.2790, with a
message of what you
are contributing – salad, main dish, side dish, or
dessert – to the potluck dinner.
ROSH CHODESH
Tuesday, May 19, 7 pm
Why are flowers, foliage, and every single blade of
grass important in the observance of Shavuot – the
holiday that celebrates God’s gift of the Torah?
Find out as Chris Gang leads Rosh Chodesh-Sivan
this month.
Please contact Chris, chrisagang@hotmail.com,
with any questions.
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VISION CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
June 3, 10, 17, 24; 9:45 am-12 pm
Help Sisterhood help their adopt-aschool this summer by volunteering
at Colonial School’s Vision Camp. This
wonderful mitzvah opportunity is also
a great way for middle and high school
students to earn service hours.
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For more information, please contact Paula
Lynch, lpmlynch@bellsouth.net or 901.581.4447,
or Rochelle Fenton, ljafenton@bellsouth.net or
901.596.0264.
JUDAICA SHOP
The WRJ-Sisterhood Judaica Shop has a large
selection of mezuzot, Shabbat candles, baby gifts,
children’s books, cookbooks, jewelry, greeting
cards, and much, much more.
Judaica Shop regular hours are:
A Monday-Thursday: 10 am-4 pm
(Wednesday until 6 pm when
Hebrew school meets)
A Friday: 10 am-1 pm
A Sunday: 9 am-12:30 pm
(when religious school is in session)
Contact the Judaica Shop at 901.937.2782 or
sisterhoodgiftshop@timemphis.org. To explore
volunteer opportunities, please contact Susie
Bender, sbb813@bellsouth.net.
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Words cannot express the joy I feel on Sunday mornings. The halls of Temple fill with songs, Hebrew, and
deep discussions, and the students in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School talk, play, and
laugh with one another. We have the pleasure each week of watching our children build relationships
with their Judaism, Temple, and one another, and this is one of the greatest blessings we have.
I could go on and on about the words our students have learned in Hebrew Through Movement, the
incredible projects they have created to explore Torah, holidays, and Israel, and the beautiful prayers they
sing each week with Teen Team. As they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words…”
Thank you to the parents, teachers, Madrichim, and everyone who has helped to make this year so incredible! As we say when
we finish one book of the Torah and begin the next, “Chazak, chazak, v’nitchazek. Be strong, be strong, and we will strengthen
one another.” Thank you for helping this wonderful, joyful community move from strength to strength!
I would also like to give a special thank you to Matthew Saslawsky, our religious school photographer, who has captured all of
these incredible moments.
L’Shalom,
Lauren Luskey, RJE, Director of Youth and Family Learning
laurenl@timemphis.org / 901.937.2776 / Twitter: @LELuskey
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THIRD TI FELLOWSHIP GROUP ANNOUNCED
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Recently named one of the most innovative Jewish programs in the country by the Slingshot Fund, the TI
Fellowship will unite 20 college students and recent graduates from Memphis and around the country to
Memphis this summer. This year’s class represents 17 outstanding universities from across the United States.
Over the course of the ten-week program,
the Fellows will gain valuable work
experience from companies and nonprofits and also will receive networking and
professional development training from
the New Memphis Institute and the Rhodes
College Career Center.
Lest you think that the Fellowship is all
work and no play, the Fellows also will
be immersed in the vibrant culture of
downtown and midtown Memphis and will
get to know the young Jewish community in
Memphis through participation in Temple’s
ConnecTI summer events.
The Fellows group from 2014 visited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Throughout the entire experience, the
Fellows will be immersed in Jewish learning and communal engagement that will show them how to be
connected to their Judaism and the Jewish community as young professionals.
Jared Ashkenaz, rising Junior, University of Miami
Sarah Laves, 2015 Graduate, Rhodes College
Leah Baer, rising Senior, Tulane University
Margo Libby, rising Senior, University of Arizona
Martin Berlinski, 2015 Graduate, University of ArkansasDavid Lipson, 2015 Graduate, University of Georgia
Betsy Rose Besser, rising Senior, University of VermontLeah McCormick, 2015 Graduate, Clemson University
Reed Billings, rising Senior, University of Arkansas
Sarah Naids, rising Senior, Vanderbilt University
Tammy Craven, rising Junior, University of Michigan Jackson Olesky, rising Senior, Indiana University
Matthew Filderman, rising Junior, University of AlabamaRachel Pelts, rising Senior, University of Texas
Nathan Franklin, rising Senior, Pomona College
Brian Ringel, rising Junior, University of Michigan
Jack Jalenak, 2015 Graduate, Louisiana State University Nathan Ritterband, rising Senior, University of Florida
Zach Korman, rising Senior, Vanderbilt University
Zach Sherman, rising Senior, Vassar College
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CREATE YOUR JEWISH LEGACY
According to the Talmud, giving is as important as all other commandments combined.
Please contact Temple Israel Executive Director Stacy Canales, 901.937.2765,
about creating your Jewish legacy with a deferred gift to Temple Israel.
THANK YOU TO THOSE MAKING DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL (MARCH 2015)
BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY
LEARNING CENTER FUND
In memory of
Amelia Weil Bloom
Nancy & Gerald Ballin
Minette Kochman
Terri & Paul Burson
Rita & Arnold Zuckerman
Sandra Young
Jerry Buring
Miriam Baer
Lois Jacobs
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Kicker
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Norwood Family
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Dr. Norman, Barbara, Hal, Laynie,
Andy, Bennett & Georgia Towbin
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Barbara & Dr. Norman Towbin
Additional donation
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In memory of
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Esther & Maury Malkin
Janis Malkin Iansmith & Family
Loren Sparks
Sondra Price
For the recovery of
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In memory of
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Abe Goodman, Jr.
Patty & Dr. Lee Abraham
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GENERAL FUND
In honor of
Julie Klein
Stephen & Margaret Biller
Jordan Baer Oster
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Rebecca Lewis’ bat mitzvah
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Anniversary
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Maureen Rosenblum & Family
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Ann Salky
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Jerry Buring
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Larry Perlberg
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Barbara Konig
Jerry Buring
Mildred Schwartz
Sandra Young
Mary Shainberg
Dr. Max Weis, Jr.
Louise & Jerry Sklar
Dr. Karin Gubin
Kathleen Joyce Wilson
Additional donations
Jeffrey Liebman
Laurie & Harry Samuels
Curt Ward
MEFTY FUND
In memory of
Alexander Bernstein
Mr. & Mrs. Allan Bernstein
Richard Kisber
Steve Kisber
Morris Royal
Florence Feldman Royal
Robert Royal
MUSEUM FUND
In honor of
Rudi Scheidt
Aileen Burson
In memory of
Welville Wolfson
Sam & Deborah Brackstone
Jerry Buring
Gail & Dr. Myron Lewis
Walter Roman
Carol Meyer
RABBI KATIE BAUMAN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Ellen Auerbach
Dallas Bryan
Pat & Michael Christopher
Mary Jane & Thomas Hoover
Bruce Kahn
Judy Korones
Alvin Labens
Stephanie & Stuart Cohen
Dr. Karin Gubin
Sandy Hanover Grissom
Helen Ruth Weisburd
Mary Jane Potash
For the recovery of
Jon Poulin
Andrew Boshwit
Karen & Dr. Michael Koplon
Laurie & Harry Samuels
In honor of
Rabbi Katie Bauman
Amy Nickol & Mila
Rebecca Lewis’ bat mitzvah
Jane & Dr. Gene Eckstein
RABBI HARRY DANZIGER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
For the recovery of
Diane & Mark Halperin
Rochelle & Dr. Avron Slutsky
In memory of
Herman Gilbert Gruber
Faylese Gruber
Sue & Bud Balkin
Faylese Gruber
Shirley & Stanley Starr
Jerry Buring
Larry Perlberg
Elaine & Dr. Robert Kaufman
Joseph Aaron Lebovitz
June Odegard
Lewis “Pat” Isaacs
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Larry Perlberg
Faylese Gruber
Rochelle & Dr. Avron Slutsky
RABBI MICAH GREENSTEIN
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In memory of
Alfred Jacob Gardner
Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor
& Matthews, PLC
Jerry Buring
Jean & Buddy Ballin
Beverly & Dr. Bob Buchalter
Marilyn & Harvey Cook
Else Dixon
Doris Bard
Faylese Gruber
Lynn & Vic Butcher
Dr. Max Weis, Jr.
Susan & Howard Cohn
Dave Dermon II
Alfred & Betty Cowles
Robin Dan Hooper
Barbie & Ray Dan
Lillian Espinosa
Carlos Espinosa
Jill Lynn Fisher
Marcia & Tom Fisher
Dorothy Friedman
Aileen Friedman & Sylvia Elsner
Wayne Fink
Robert Fink
Sandy Grissom
Faylese Gruber
Lynn Gruber
Judy Korones
Irwin Hollander
Family
Richard Wurzburg, Sr.
Arlene Gritz & Family
Daniel Greif
Francis Kallsnick
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DONATIONS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10)
Sandra Young
Hilda Kaufman
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Sarah Karno Jeffer
Roselle Lazarov
Madelynne Cantor
Barbara Loevy & Meryl Klein
Barnett Magids
Jan & Jack Magids
Morris Katz
Marilyn & Alan Magnus & Family
Barbara Konig
May Lynn & Dr. Charlie Mansbach
Sandy Grissom
Patty Evans Wurzburg
Debbie, Bucky, Erin & Nora Parker
Barbara Konig
Jerry Buring
Carole & Robert Pinstein
Minette Kochman
Barbara Konig
Faylese Gruber
Jerry Buring
Jan & Marc Reisman
Dr. Karin Gubin
Sumner Levine
Sandra Beatus
Frank Sher
Doreen Fisher
Janice & Jimmy Ringel & Family
Alvin Labens
Ronny & Linda Ellen Sklar
Dave Dermon
Jan & Dr. Lee Stein
Paul Malkin
Elissa & Dr. Marc Taub
Rena Loskovitz
Myrna & Myron Thomas
Jerome Buring
Larry Perlberg
Bobbye & Jeff Weinberger
Barbara Margolin
Brenda & Dr. Rodney Wolf
Mickey Block
Barbara & Stanley Zitron
Marshall Zuckerman
Mavis Zuckerman
For the recovery of
Jerome Magdovitz
Mary Pailet
Marilyn & Harvey Cook
Diane & Mark Halperin
Debbie & Ron Lazarov
Deni Hirsh
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Marilyn Haas
Curt Ward & Jeffrey Ward
In honor of
Rabbi Micah Greenstein
Barbara & George Lapides
Rebecca Wilson
Marilyn Haas
Bobbie Miller
Joel Felt’s 85th Birthday
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Cathy & Richard Kessler
Gloria Gang’s 90th Birthday
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Marilyn Glazer
Elise Meyer
Mitzvah Day Volunteers
Cheri & Henry Rudner
Rabbi Martin Hinchin
Friends in Archives
Mary Shainberg
Felicitas Sloves
Doris Plough Metz
Mary & Charles Wurtzburger
Additional donations
Janet Branson
Gloria Gang
Allyn & Sherri Kantor
Arlyne Schwartz
Tom Treadway
J. Edward Wise
Aileen Friedman
WRJ-SISTERHOOD TEMPLE GROUNDS
& BEAUTIFICATION FUND
In memory of
Minette Kochman
Aileen Burson
Faylese Gruber
Gina Jolly
Elise & Greg Meyer
Jan & Dr. Lee Stein
Sharon Berman
Jerry Buring
Evelyn & Martin Snyder
In honor of
Diane Rudner
Rosalie Rudner
WRJ-SISTERHOOD SERVICE
TO THE BLIND FUND
In memory of
Faylese Gruber
Debbie & Ron Jackson
Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr.
Lynn & Dr. Bobby Kline
Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky
Diane Rudner
Jerry Buring
Miriam Baer
Lynn & Dr. Bobby Kline
Minette Kochman
Jan Meyer
In honor of
Marilyn Haas
Lynn & Dr. Bobby Kline
WRJ-SISTERHOOD BEULAH R. VOSSE
LIBRARY FUND
In memory of
Billy Fortas
Dave Dermon II
Lynn & Dr. Robert Kline
Faylese Gruber
Paula Lynch
Bebe Strauss & Maury Strauss
Muriel Turner
Mary & Charles Wurtzburger
WENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
In honor of
Avron Fogelman’s 75th birthday
Samantha & Adam Cohen
Marty Davidson
Judy & Morris Kriger
Audrey & Charles Wolchansky
In memory of
Rick Silverman
Jerry Buring
Billy Fortas
Dave Dermon II
Wendy & Avron Fogelman
In memory of
Elsie Lenore Haines Geller
Norwood Family
RABBI JAMES A. WAX
MEMORIAL FUND
In memory of
Milton Simon
Martha & Jerrold Graber
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OUR SYMPATHY
The Temple Israel family extends its deepest
sympathy and condolences to the families of these
loved ones of blessed memory:
Dave Dermon II
Thelma Lynch
William “Billy” Fortas Harriet Mintz
Alvin Gruner
Walter “Bubba” Roman
Versie Jones
Sandra Young
OUR SIMCHAS
The Temple Israel family shares in the happiness of
its members and is thankful for the blessings they
enjoy. Congratulations to:
Kathy Heymann and Roger Messinger on their
marriage.
Amy Lewellen and Geoffrey Jacoby on their
engagement.
THANK YOU!
Thank you to those who sponsored Prenegs in April:
Margo & Mark Fogelman, Amy & Tod Singer, and
WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood.
Commemorate a joyous family occasion or honor a
loved one by sponsoring a Preneg before a Shabbat
service. Call Sharon Nickol, 901.937.2797, for details.
CAREER TRANSITION GROUP
Sundays, May 3 & May 17, 9:30 am
Receive help finding a job through resume writing
tips, enhanced interview techniques, and other
methods. Please contact group facilitators David
Silberman, dssilberman@aol.com, or Rob Mann,
robertdmann@gmail.com, for additional details.
CEMETERY HOURS
Effective May 1, the Temple Israel Cemetery will be
open for visitors as follows:
Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 am-4 pm
Friday, 10:30 am-2 pm
TEMPLE ISRAEL
1376 East Massey Road, Memphis, Tennessee 38120
901.761.3130 ~ timemphis.org
Temple Israel is a member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism.
reformjudaism.org A urj.org
Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein, Senior Rabbi
Rabbi Katie M. Bauman, Associate Rabbi
Rabbi Harry K. Danziger, Emeritus
Cantor John M. Kaplan, Emeritus
Jonathan Frisch, President
Paula Jacobson, Immediate Past Pres.
E. Elkan Scheidt, Sr. Vice Pres. Debbie Jackson, WRJ-Sisterhood Pres.
Laurie Meskin, Vice Pres.
Jeff Rosenberg, MRJ-Brotherhood Pres.
David Rosenthal, Vice Pres.
Daniel Saharovich, JCM Pres.
Alex Saharovich, Vice Pres.
Stacy Canales, Executive Director
Leigh Mansberg, Secretary
Mark Fogelman, Treasurer
David L. Bearman, Counsel
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Temple Israel,
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MRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD
12th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
Monday, May 11; lunch at 12 pm, shotgun start at 1 pm
Ridgeway Country Club
Start off with a delicious lunch catered by Corky’s, then hit the beautiful
course for a great round of golf, and cap off the day with a fabulous
Ruth’s Chris dinner. Participants have a fantastic time, and the funds
raised benefit Temple Israel and area organizations.
To register, scan the QR code or go to timemphis.org. For more information or for sponsorship
opportunities, e-mail Jeff Rosenberg, brotherhood@timemphis.org.
Thank you to all the sponsors, including Diversified Trust, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Corky’s.
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