The Temple Israel
MESSENGER
June/july 2009 • Sivan/tammuz/av 5769 • Volume 51, No. 5
5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48323 • www.temple-israel.org
FUNDED by The Paul and Lois Katzman Endowment
Shabbat Services Under the Stars
begins June 26
Details
D
etails oonn p
page
age 2
299
PLANT A RADISH. GET A RADISH.
NEVER ANY DOUBT…
The Fantasticks was the first Broadway musical I remember seeing as a child, and after that,
my sisters and I would run around the house singing the lyrics “Plant a carrot, get a carrot,
not a brussel sprout, that’s why I love vegetables, you know what you’re about!” at the top
of our lungs. At the time, I didn’t really understand the greater implication of the song, the
difficulty of raising children, and how it related to the theme of the show, but I certainly
loved the song, and I still do!
OUR LEADERS
Perhaps because of that song, or perhaps because I want to change the color of my thumb
from black and blue (I’ve never been much for gardening) to green, I want to plant a
garden this year. Lately, I’ve been reading and listening to reports on the radio about both
sustainable gardening and edible landscaping, and I am inspired to plant. I’ve never done
anything like this before, and I have to admit that I am a little nervous about how to go
about doing it. So, I’ve been talking to the experts (friends) and I’m learning the essential
aspects of where to place the garden for the best sun exposure, what to plant, how to grow
organically, and most importantly how to keep the animals out of my vegetables.
The congregation where I grew up in Seattle was situated on top of a hill, and just below
the property line was a public garden. Families from the neighborhood each had their
own plot, and I watched as the lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers grew. Even though the
garden wasn’t a Temple project, I always associated it with Temple life. I’m sure you can
imagine my thrill when I discovered at a recent staff meeting that Temple Israel is planning
a garden—our very own vegetable garden and it even has a name: The Garden of Mitzvot!
We will grow vegetables here on our property, distribute them to families in need, and use
them to decorate our sukkah come fall.
The mission of our Temple garden is for “the enjoyment and satisfaction of connecting with
nature to provide for those in need by producing maximum quantities of fruits and vegetables
using organic methods. This garden is meant for everyone to enjoy, regardless of your skill,
ability, age. The produce will be distributed by Temple Israel on a confidential basis.”
A Garden of Mitzvot indeed! I can’t wait for our
project to begin, and I can’t think of a better way
to start the summer. Please join us in our garden,
bring your family and your friends, and together we
will literally plant the seeds of tikkun olam. I was
recently reminded that the world was created in a
garden, what better a place to begin to heal the world
again by feeding our community, planting for the
future, repairing our world, and helping me to find
my green thumb.
RABBI MARLA R. HORNSTEN
The Temple Israel Messenger (USPS 538-040) is published monthly except January & July by Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323.
Periodical postage paid at Pontiac, MI 49343. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323.
2
Temple Israel
JUNE/JULY EVENTS
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
• 7 PM, Jazzalot: Music for the Soul. See
page 11 for more information.
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
6 PM, Brotherhood Installation Dinner.
See page 23.
• 6 PM, Shabbat Picnic. Bring your own picnic,
or have a buffet with us. Details on page 11.
WEEKDAY SERVICES
For Daily Minyan
• 7:30 PM, Shabbat Service Under the Stars.
Service features the T'fillah Team. See page 11
for more information.
Monday - Thursday • 7:30 AM
SATURDAY JUNE 27
Coffee, juice and bagels are available.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
• 11 AM, Senior Shabbat. See page 6.
• 6 PM, Shabbat Mishpacha. Family friendly
dinner follows at 6:30. See page 6 for more
information.
• 7 PM, Gesharim. Details on page 8.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
11 AM, Imagine A Day At The Park. See
page 26 for details.
• NOON, Relay for Life. Event runs through
10 AM, Saturday, June 7. See page 8 for details.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
• 6:30 AM, Bar-Bat Mitzvah Lottery. Lottery
begins at 7:30 SHARP. See page 6 for details.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
FRIDAY, JULY 3
• 7:30 PM, Shabbat Service Under the Stars.
Service features the Temple Israel All-Stars.
See page 11 for details.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
• 7:30 PM, Kabbalat Shabbat Services.
Featuring guest speaker Jacob Atem, one of the
"Lost Boys of Sudan." See page 14.
• 9:30 AM, Routes to Roots. See page 20 for
more information.
• 7:30 PM, Schmier Chapel Chamber Music
Concert. Featuring DSO violinist Greg
Staples. See page 11 for more information.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
• 9:45 AM, Monday Morning Book Club.
We will be discussing The Invisible Wall and
The Dream by Harry Bernstein. See page 15
for details.
• NOON, Brotherhood Annual Golf Outing.
Registration begins at noon. Shotgun start at 1
PM. See page 24 for details.
• 7 PM, Shalvah: Inner Peace and Balance.
An evening of meditation at Equilibrium
Pilates Studio. See page 21.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
TUESDAY, JULY 14
10:30 AM, Storytime in the Garden.
Tales That Tickle Your Funny Bone performed
by storyteller Jenifer Strauss. See page 16
for details.
We will celebrate the new moon and
the month of Av on Monday, July 20
at 7:30.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
For details and to RSVP, contact
Linda Newman at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected].
NOON, Temple Treasures Luncheon.
Features Magician Jim Placido. Details on
page 25.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
1:30 PM, Senior Adult Program. Featuring
the Ban Joes of Michigan. Details on page 29.
FRIDAY, JULY 17
• 6 PM, Shabbat Picnic. Bring your own
picnic, or have a buffet with us. Details on
page 11.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
• 6:30 PM, Dinner & A Book Series. We will
be discussing The Invisible Wall and The Dream
by Harry Bernstein. See page 15 for details.
• 11 AM, Senior Shabbat. See page 6.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
NOON, Temple Treasures Luncheon and
Installation of Officers. See page 25 for details.
• 4 PM, Camp Imagine. We'll camp rain or
shine! Details on page 26.
FRIDAY, JULY 24
• 7:30 PM, Shabbat Service Under the Stars.
Service features the Troubadours. Details on
page 11.
SUNDAY, JULY 26
• Yad Ezra. See page 9 for more information.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
• 7:30 PM, Shabbat Service Under the Stars.
Service features the T'fillah Team. See page 11
for more information.
• 6 PM, Couples Club S'More Summer
Services. Details on page 9.
www.temple-israel.org
FLYING SOLO ON
SHABBAT?
SATURDAY, JULY 18
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
7 PM, All About Michigan. An imagine
cooking class. Details on page 26.
Join Rabbi Marla Hornsten for an
evening of spirituality and rejoicing
as we celebrate the new moon and
the new month.
We will celebrate the new moon and
the month of Tammuz on Monday,
June 22 at 7:30.
• 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Under the Stars.
Service will be a "Classic Kabbalat Shabbat.
See page 11.
1:30 PM, Senior Adult Program. Featuring
Stephanie Michaels & Friends. Details on
page 29.
Rosh
Chodesh
FRIDAY, JULY 31
Shabbat Solos is a group that sits
together at the Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday night services. Those who
are attending services alone or
for the first time are invited to
be a part of this group of friendly
faces!
If you’d like to help, would like to
join the group or know someone
who could benef it from it,
please contact Nancy Meininger
a t 2 4 8 -7 70 -50 0 7 or
[email protected].
3
INSIDE SCOOP
• 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Under the Stars.
Service features the Simone Vitale Band.
Details on page 11.
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Please join us.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
• 7:30 PM, Shabbat Jam. A Shabbat
experience for teens, lead by teens. See page 7
for more information.
• 9 AM - 3 PM, Brotherhood Blood Drive.
Details on page 24.
Sundays and Holidays • 9 AM
FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
8:00 PM SANCTUARY SERVICE
TORAH PORTION: NASO
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Jacob Michael Ishbia, son
of Linda and Jason Ishbia;
grandchild of Cheri and
Stewart Epstein, Darryl
Litberg, Renee and Earl
Ishbia and Lois Ishbia;
great-grandchild of Regina
Polinsky. Jake attends Geisler Middle
School where he is an honor student. He
enjoys baseball and basketball and watching
sporting events. His Mitzvah projects
include raising funds for Send a Kid To
Camp and also raising funds for Friendship
Circle Walk 4 Friendship.
10:30 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
Madison Elle Kraus,
daughter of Kimberly and
David Kraus; grandchild
of Geraldine Kraus and the
late Edmund Kraus and
Christine Skilling and the
late Jerry Skilling; greatgrandchild of Esther Kaplan and Florence
Yutzey. Madi is a student at Warner Middle
School. She is on the company dance team
at Studio A, loves to read and enjoys camp.
Donating her hair to Locks of Love, working
in Temple Israel’s library and at Yad Ezra
were among her Mitzvah projects. She also
donated baskets of toys to DMC Children’s
Hospital.
Sarah Gail Moreno,
son of Laura and Scott
Goldstein; grandchild of
Diane and Jay Simons and
William Goldstein and
the late Linda Goldstein.
Brady attends West Hills
Middle School. His interests include
travel soccer, many other sports and Camp
Tamarack. Volunteering his services to
St. Leo’s Church in Detroit at a soup kitchen
and as a counselor at a pre-school soccer
camp were some of his Mitzvah projects.
daughter of Irene and
Val Moreno; grandchild
of Clarissa Moreno and
the late Fromy Moreno
and Elena Horodniceanu
and the late Sandu
Horodniceanu. Sarah attends Birmingham
Covington School. She loves animals,
cooking, listening to music and playing the
viola. As part of her Mitzvah experience,
Sarah raised funds for ACT, the Autistic
Children’s Treatment Network, and also
volunteered during their camp sessions.
She also worked at Temple Israel’s Labor
Day Picnic.
Stanley Fisher Wolf, son
of Sylvia and Randy Wolf;
grandchild of Jane and
Larry Sherman and Rosa
Wolf and the late Stanley
Wolf; great-grandchild
of Lucille Wolf. Stanley is a student at
Hillel Day School. He enjoys acting,
skiing, bowling and tennis. He also likes to
remain in tune with sports news, especially
baseball. As part of his Mitzvah experience,
he volunteered at Friendship Circle and at
JARC.
4
Noa Madison Elkiss,
daughter of Davee Elkiss;
grandchild of Audrey
Elkiss and the late Stanley
Elkiss; great-grandchild of
Sylvia Markel. Noa attends
Walnut Creek Middle
School. She enjoys babysitting, acting and
singing. Volunteering at Friendship Circle
and donating 10” of her hair to Locks
of Love (twice) were among her Mitzvah
projects.
Maxwell Spencer Elkiss,
11:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL
Brady Logan Goldstein,
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009
10:30 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
8:00 PM SANCTUARY SERVICE
TORAH PORTION: BEHAALOTECHA
5:00 PM HAVDALLAH IN THE CHAPEL
Samantha Grace
Brodsky , daughter of
Melissa and Eric Brodsky
and Lindsay Brodsky;
grandchild of Linda and
Dr. Easton Brodsky, Debra
and Ronald Steinberg,
and Linda Leonard and the late Dwight
Leonard; great-grandchild of Juanita
Brodsky. Samantha attends Warner Middle
School where she sings in the Bravo Choir.
Her interests include Facebook, guitar,
reading, volleyball and basketball. She
volunteers with children at Temple Israel on
Sundays, working with K-3, and donated
funds to the Anti-Cruelty Society.
son of Davee Elkiss;
grandchild of Audrey Elkiss
and the late Stanley Elkiss;
great-grandchild of Sylvia
Markel. Maxwell attends
Walnut Creek Middle
School. He enjoys playing video games,
posting on YouTube, singing and acting.
Max intentionally grew his hair 11” and
then donated it to Locks of Love. He also
had a lemonade stand to raise funds for Yad
Ezra during the past few summers.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009
10:30 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
Daniel Ronald Shulman,
son of Lana and Dr. Naum
Shulman; grandchild of
Rimma Feygin and the late
Mark Feygin and Rose and
Isaak Shulman. Daniel is a
student at O.E. Dunckel
Middle School. His interests include sports,
particularly basketball, music, especially
the piano and violin. He was a volunteer at
Yad Ezra, Temple Israel’s library and made
a donation to the Holocaust Memorial
Center.
11:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL
Dylan Shane Bennett,
son of Joyce and Mark
Bennett; grandchild of
Beverly and Earl Bennett
and Beatrice and Dr. Sol
Luft. Dylan is an honor
Temple Israel
student at The Roeper School. He enjoys
golf, baseball and basketball. As part of his
Mitzvah experience, he chose to volunteer
at the Jewish Community Council Mitzvah
Day at the Grace Centers for Hope and has
participated at Temple Israel’s Housing the
Homeless for three years.
5:00 PM HAVDALLAH IN THE CHAPEL
Ju l i a Gr i e s s m a n n ,
daughter of Claudia
and Ingo Griessmann;
grandchild of Marge and
Bob Schulman and Monika
and Horst Griessmann.
Julia is a student at
Abbott Middle School. Her hobbies are
wakeboarding, snowboarding, soccer and
theatre. As part of her Mitzvah projects, she
was involved in activities at an assisted living
home in Rochester, helping in the library
and playing Bingo with the residents.
6:00 PM HAVDALLAH IN THE SANCTUARY
Cameron Aaron Peres,
son of Michelle and Edward
Peres; grandchild of Carole
and Richard Walker, Sally
Peres, and Edward Peres;
great-grandchild of Bernice
Wilson and Anne and Dr.
Robert Ross. Cameron attends West Hills
Middle School where he was recognized
with an Outstanding Youth Citizen Award.
His interests include playing the violin and
the keyboard, tennis, music and traveling.
As part of his Mitzvah experience, he
designed a logo and sold T-shirts and
sweatshirts to raise funds for the Foundation
Fighting Blindness. He also volunteered at
Friendship Circle, Temple Israel’s Labor Day
www.temple-israel.org
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
8:00 PM SHABBAT SERVICE
TORAH PORTION: SHELACH LECHA
Maxwell Morris Weiss,
son of Julie and Joseph
Weiss; grandchild of Natalie
Weiss and Howard Weiss.
Maxwell attends Berkshire
Middle School. His favorite
activity is basketball. As
part of his Mitzvah experience, he made a
donation to the American Cancer Society.
E r i e l A n a E m m e r,
daughter of Julie and Dr.
Tony Emmer; grandchild
of Marsha and Jerry Moss
and Rebecca and Howard
Emmer. Eriel attends
Orchard Lake Middle
School where she is an honor student.
She does competitive dance with Studio A
and enjoys summers at Camp Tamarack.
Her Mitzvah projects include hand sewing
little pillows for preemies at Beaumont
Hospital, collecting pop can tabs for Ronald
McDonald House through Children’s
Hospital and she plans to volunteer for
Temple Israel’s Labor Day Picnic.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 2009
10:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE IN THE CHAPEL
Jeremy Benjamin
Weinstock, son of Lisa
and Steven Weinstock;
g r a n d c h i l d o f Su s a n
Weinstock and the late
Dr. Robert Weinstock, and
Lois Gaynor and the late
Donald Gaynor; great-grandchild of Sylvia
Weinstock. Jeremy is an honor student at
West Hills Middle School. He enjoys golf
and basketball and is a competitive gymnast.
Among his numerous Mitzvah projects, he
was involved in monthly Bingo games with
JARC residents.
10:30 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
L i n d s a y Ta y l o r
Weinberg, d a u g h t e r
of Tammy and Steven
Weinberg; grandchild
of Sheila and Norman
Weinberg and Delores and
Jay McCauley. Lindsay is a
student at Clifford Smart Middle School.
Her hobbies include cheerleading and
softball. As part of her Mitzvah experience
she participated in the Relay for Life and
volunteered at Gleaners Food Bank.
11:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
IN KORMAN HALL
Harrison Glen Malach,
son of Leslie and Ronald
Malach; grandchild of
Alyce Freedman and the
late Harold Freedman and
the late Ruth and Cecil
Malach. Harrison is an
honor student at Orchard Lake Middle
School. He enjoys sports, movies, Facebook,
animals and summers at Wooden Acres
Camp. For many years he has volunteered
at JARC, building sukkahs in the fall and
planting flowers in the spring. He also,
as part of his Mitzvah experience, helped
at Temple Israel’s Labor Day Picnic and
JARC’s Valentine event.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2009
11:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
(SENIOR SHABBAT)
TORAH PORTION: KORACH
CHANTING TORAH: SHARRYANNE KOLLIN
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2009
11:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
TORAH PORTION: CHUKAT
Anna Larissa Hoffman,
daughter of Jacqueline
Fox and Frank Hoffman.
Anna is a student at
Warner Middle School.
She loves reading, animals
and horseback riding. Her
Mitzvah projects involved participating at
Temple Israel’s Book Fair, donating funds
to the Michigan Humane Society and
volunteering with the POHI program at
her school.
5
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Francesca Jade Bennett,
daughter of Joyce and
Mark Bennett; grandchild
of Beatrice and Dr. Sol
Luft and Beverly and Earl
Bennett. Francesca attends
The Roeper School. Her
interests include basketball, soccer, reading
and traveling. She has volunteered during
Housing the Homeless for the past three
years and was involved in the Jewish
Community Council Mitzvah Day at
the Grace Centers of Hope as part of her
Mitzvah experience.
Picnic and Relay for Life and donated toys
to Children’s Hospital.
FRIDAY, JULY 10, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009
10:30 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
TORAH PORTION: PINCHAS
FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009
11:00 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
(SENIOR SHABBAT)
TORAH PORTION: MAS’EY
CHANTING TORAH: SHIRLEY SALTZMAN
FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009
10:30 AM SHABBAT SERVICE
TORAH PORTION: DEVARIM
CHANTING TORAH: BONNIE MEDWED
FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2009
7:30 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT
SENIOR SHABBAT
Believe it or not…our next Senior Shabbat is just around the corner!
We hope you will join us on:
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Services begin at 11 AM, followed by a delicious, light lunch.
To attend, please RSVP to Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected] no later than five days before the event.
Remember, there is no charge as long as you RSVP. We welcome and
encourage all seniors to attend!
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
We are also looking for warm and friendly
volunteers, to help serve lunch to our
seniors on Shabbat. This is a fun, easy and
meaningful volunteer experience. Great for
Bar/Bat Mitzvah projects too!
For more information, please contact
Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected].
BAR-BAT MITZVAH
SIGN UP
Sign Up for
2013 Bar-Bat Mitzvahs
at Temple Israel
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Bagels and Coffee • 6:30 AM
Sign up begins at
7:30 AM sharp!
Questions? Contact Lillian White
at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected]
6
Temple Israel
LARGE PRINT HIGH
HOLIDAY PRAYER
BOOKS AVAILABLE
For more information or to RSVP,
contact Zack Chutz at 248-661-5700 ext. 131
or [email protected].
OPEN TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY!
WOODWARD DREAM CRUISE WARM UP
Car Show and Presentation
Tuesday Aug 11th 2009 • 5 pm
at Temple Israel
Come see the GeeTo Tiger &
the All New Jim Wangers Signature GTO
Everyone is encouraged to bring their antique,
classic, muscle and special interest vehicles.
Schedule
5 - 6 PM – Car registration
(NOTE: Show is unjudged).
Have your picture taken with Jim Wangers,
the GeeTo Tiger &
the all new Jim Wangers Signature GTO
6:30 PM – Presentation by Jim Wangers
“Anatomy of a Muscle Car”
Show and Shmooze until dark.
Cost: Registration with a car - $10
(which includes a hot dog and drink coupon)
General Entrance – Suggested donation of $5
For more information or to register, contact Cheryl Weberman
at 248-661-5725 or [email protected].
Sponsored by Temple Israel’s Brotherhood & TICK: Temple Israel Car Klub
Come join TICK: Temple Israel Car Klub - If you have an interest in antique,
classic or specialty cars we would love to have you join our group. This is a great
way to meet and get to know other members of our community who share a love
of cars. If you would like more information contact Rabbi Rob Morais at
[email protected] or 248-661-5725.
www.temple-israel.org
SUMMER VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY
Summer is almost here and it’s time
to gear up for our Summer Shabbat
Picnics! Mark your calendars for
June 26, July 17 and August 14.
Want to help with something
that is fun, easy and has a small
time commitment? If so, this is
the perfect volunteer opportunity
for you!
Volunteers are needed to help
serve dinner. Afterward, enjoy
our beautiful Shabbat Services
Under the Stars. To help at
one (or all three) of the picnics,
please contact Michelle Lichtman
at [email protected] or
248-661-5700.
WE TAKE PRIDE
The Farmington Hills Cultural Arts
Division and the Farmington Area
Arts Commission each year honor
an artist who has made significant
contributions to the arts in the
community, as Artist in Residence.
This year’s honoree is Janice Jacobs,
who is an amazing quilter and
part of the Farmington Players
community theatre family.
Jan was honored during the “2009
Passport to the Arts” celebration at
the Costick Center on April 2226 .
7
RELIGIOUS SERVICES/UPCOMING EVENTS
The High Holiday Prayer Book:
Gates of Repentance in large print
will be available at Temple for
$50. For more information or to
purchase a copy please contact the
Temple office at 248-661-5700.
RELAY FOR LIFE
Who in your life has been touched by cancer? Join Team Temple
Israel at the West Bloomfield Relay For Life, on the football field/
track at West Bloomfield High School, to honor those who have
been an inspiration and remember those who battled bravely.
Help us as we “Light It Up For A Cure” from noon on Saturday,
June 6 until 10 AM on Sunday, June 7, 2009.
THE GOODMAN
FAMILY JUDAIC
& ARCHIVAL
MUSEUM
Relay For Life is a 24-hour event designed to raise funds, awareness and
support for the American Cancer Society. During the event, teams (like ours)
walk around the track, fundraise, and support those who have been touched by
cancer. The American Cancer Society helps those with all types of cancer.
Team Temple Israel needs your support. You can help in many
different ways.
Volunteer! Happy, helpful people are needed to man our tent, sell our wares
and take turns walking around the track. This is a great opportunity for bar/
bat mitzvah students.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Donate! If you cannot attend the event, you can still participate by donating
to the American Cancer Society. Visit our Temple Israel website: www.
temple-israel.org and follow the link to Relay for Life. In addition, you can
participate in the event by purchasing a luminaria bag (minimum donation
$10). Each bag proudly displays the name of an individual you wish to honor
or remember (one name per bag). These bags line the track all day and are
lit at dusk, creating a breath-taking sight. Temple Israel is a large, vibrant,
strong part of our local community.
Participate in the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention
Study (CPS-3). They will be signing up volunteers on June 6 from
11:30 AM – 3:30 PM at West Bloomfield High School. The study, which will
help researchers better understand the lifestyle, environmental and genetic
factors that cause or prevent cancer, and will further efforts to eliminate cancer
for future generations. Participants must be between the ages of 30 and 65
and must never have been diagnosed with cancer. This will be the only time
CPS-3 will be enrolling in Oakland County.
Visit the Temple Tent! We will have plenty of fun activities going on
throughout the event – including giant inflatable bouncers for kids! Below is
a snapshot of some of the events we have planned.
12 PM Temple Tent Opens
12 – 3 PM Arts & Crafts (great activity for kids!)
1 – 4 PM Come meet our Clown and take home a picture!
3 – 4 PM “Torah in the Tent” with Rabbi Rob Morais
5 PM Pizza Party
9:15 PM Havdallah led by Temple Israel clergy, followed by
a dessert reception honoring Temple Israel
cancer survivors
10 PM Luminaria Ceremony
8:30 AM (Sunday) Minyan
To sign up, purchase a luminaria bag or receive more information, contact
Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or [email protected]
8
Throughout June and July, the
Goodma n Fa mily Juda ic a nd
Archival Museum will feature a new
exhibit, “Art Of Our Own.” This
exciting exhibit will showcase local
artists from both Temple Israel and
the metro-Detroit area. The show
will be filled with beautiful artwork
of mixed mediums, materials and
styles. We hope you will take the
opportunity to see this beautiful
exhibit and learn more about our
local artists.
GESHARIM
Gesharim, your bridge to the
Jewish community, is an ongoing
discussion group for people who
have converted, are in the process
of conversion, are involved in
interfaith relationships or are
simply born Jews seeking to learn
more about their religion. The
sessions are taught at no charge by
our clergy and Jewish educators.
June’s session, our last in this
series, will include a barbeque and
Havdallah on Saturday, June 27,
2009 at 7 PM.
New sessions will start in the fall.
Watch for more information in
future Messengers.
For reservations and location,
please contact Carol Lynn Cooper
at [email protected] or 248-8515545.
Temple Israel
Temple Israel’s
BUSINESS
NETWORKING
GROUP
IN REVIEW
COUPLES CLUB “MAI TAI” BOWLING MIXER
Temple Israel’s Business Networking
Groups are comprised of committed
participants that connect with each
other in business and exchange
quality referrals in a positive and
supportive Jewish environment. We
are looking for professionals in the
following fields of business to join
our groups!
Our next Couples Club event will be on Friday, June 26th (S’more Summer
Services). Join other Couples Club families for a picnic dinner, Shabbat
Service Under the Stars and a special s’mores oneg to follow.
•
Investment Banker
•
PR Firm
•
Rehab Nurse
•
Estate Planning Attorney
•
Event Planner
•
Divorce Attorney
•
Plumber
•
Electrician
•
Corporate Furniture Sales
•
Carpeting
•
Commercial Interior Designer
•
Commercial Mover
Meetings take place every other
Tuesday morning at 7 AM at Temple
Israel.
Fee is $180 per person/year.
First come, first served – priority
will be given to Temple Israel
members.
For more information, or to register,
please contact Michelle Lichtman at
[email protected] or 248661-5700.
www.temple-israel.org
6:00 Picnic Dinner • 7:30 Services
Dinner is $12 per person, children under 12 free.
There will be a special Oneg and bonfire after services for couples and their
families with delicious s’mores and more music. RSVP to Shelley Meltzer at
248-910-3950 or [email protected].
YAD EZRA
Volunteer Opportunity
Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity with minimal time
commitment? Deliver food to the homebound with Yad Ezra. The upcoming
date is Sunday, July 26.
For more information or to volunteer, please contact Michelle Lichtman at
248-661-5700 or [email protected].
MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING GROUP
Do you work in the medical field and are looking for a better way to network?
Let us know if you are interested in a NEW Medical Professionals Networking
Group! Please contact Michelle Lichtman at [email protected] or
248-661-5700.
9
UPCOMING EVENTS
“Kol Yisrael aravim zeh ba-zeh”
All Israel is responsible for one another.
(B. Shevuot 39a)
While many of you were listening to the stormy weather that shook the
Oakland county area on Saturday night, a bunch of us couples were listening
to loud sounds of balls rolling down lanes, the striking of pins and shouts
of “STRIKE, SPARE, OY A GUTTER AGAIN!” The Couples Club had
their second event on Saturday, April 25th at Langan’s Bowling Alley. We
spent the evening mingling, eating and drinking and of course bowling. The
committee creatively had everyone bring a tie to the event and when picked,
decided whom each couple was bowling with, switching lanes every frame
so everyone had a chance to bowl with different couples. This turned out to
be a fabulous event whether you were a champion bowler, or just trying to
hit a few pins. A good “Tie-m” was had by all!
HELP US BRING MORE ISRAEL TO TEMPLE ISRAEL!
Have you or your family been to Israel?
SHARE YOUR PHOTOS WITH US!!
E-mail your photos and other suggestions for Israel content to [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS/ISRAEL
The Nakisher-Baratz family visited Israel in February to celebrate Danielle Baratz’s Bat Mitzvah.
FAMILY: Sarit and Robert Nakisher, Isabel and Emily Nakisher; Danielle Baratz
Isabel Nakisher, Emily Nakisher and Danielle
Baratz in Israel
left to right: Sarit and Emily Nakisher, Danielle Baratz and
Isabel Nakisher enjoy an Israeli bakery
Emily Nakisher, Danielle Baratz and
Isabel Nakisher in Israel
Sunday, September 13, 2009, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Temple Israel, in conjunction with its Robert Sosnick Family Life Center, with funding by the Ira Kaufman Chapel, presents
the 12th Annual Kever Avot. This very special program provides an opportunity for older adults in the community to visit
gravesides of their loved ones. This program serves the residents of assisted living facilities and apartments.
Temple Israel is looking for volunteers to help with this Mitzvah of a Lifetime! As a volunteer, you will accompany an older
adult on a one-to-one basis for the morning. It is a wonderful experience for everyone involved.
We provide all transportation during Kever Avot.
Spend a Sunday morning helping others remember their loved ones.
*The Graves of Our Ancestors
Please fill out this form and send it to: Temple Israel Family Life Center
Attn: Kever Avot
5725 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Or fax to 248-661-1302
YES, I am interested in volunteering for Kever Avot on Sunday, September 13, 2009!
Name (please print) _________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________ MI Zip Code ______________________________
Home Phone (_____) ____________________________ Evening Phone (_____) _______________________________
Cell Phone (_____)______________________________ E-Mail ____________________________________________
We do our best to accommodate volunteer requests; however, please remember this day is about seniors.
Please check all that apply.
… I would like to work registration.
… I would like to be on a bus. (General Volunteer)
… I would like to drive a chase car.
Send in form by Friday, August 21, 2009. For more information, call Denise Tarnopol at 248-661-5700.
10
Temple Israel
Shabbat Services Under the Stars
GREGG STAPLES
RETURNS TO
TEMPLE ISRAEL
It is a Schmier Chapel Chamber
mu s ic c onc e r t on S u nd a y,
June 14th, 2009 at 7:30pm.
All Services Begin at 7:30 PM
June 26
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with the T’fillah Team
Join Us For A Summer Shabbat Picnic*
July 3rd
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with the Temple Israel All-Stars
July 10th
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with the Simone Vitale Band
July 17th
Join Us For A Summer Shabbat Picnic*
July 24th
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with the Troubadours
July 31st
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with the Teen T’fillah Team
August 7th
“Classic Kabbalat Shabbat”
August 14th
Eco-Shabbat
Join Us For A Summer Shabbat Picnic*
August 21st
Klezmer Shabbat Service
August 28th
Kabbalat Shabbat Service with the Temple Israel All-Stars
Picnics begin at 6 PM. Bring your own picnic dinner, or have a buffet picnic with us!
To RSVP for the buffet picnics, please use the form on the inside back cover
or contact Sandi Stocker at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].
Shabbat Services Under the Stars Onegs generoulsy sponsored by Temple Israel Sisterhood.
2009
TEMPLE ISRAEL & LIVING FOR MUSIC* Present
JAZZALOT: MUSIC FOR THE SOUL
Featuring Detroit's own
George Benson and The Fabulous Cliff Monear Trio
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
7:00 PM at Temple Israel.
Ticket price: $30
For more information call Elaine Greenberg at 248-661-6344 or e-mail [email protected].
*Living For Music is a not-for-profit organization that was created specifically to provide help for every man, woman,
and child affected by cancer. The organization uses music to add joy and laughter to those in need of support during
and after their journey through the cancer healing process.
www.temple-israel.org
11
MUSIC & WORSHIP
Shabbat Unplugged
DSO violinist Greg Staples returns
to Temple Israel to present a concert
for our Schmier Chamber Series.
Please join us as the son of former
DSO Concertmaster Gordon
Staples and first violin section
member Beatriz Budinsky Staples
carries on the beautiful long
standing tradition of music making
in his family with his silky playing
and delightful program.
UPDATE FOR E-Vents
TEMPLE LIFE
Last month the new one-page Upcoming Events mailer was introduced as a
replacement for the mid-month packets which consisted of individual flyers
for upcoming Temple events.
Temple Israel has now introduced the new E-Vents e-mail as a more efficient,
economical and ecologically friendly form of communicating with our
members.The new bi-weekly e-mail contains the same information as our
previous mid-month packets. These e-mails contain clickable links to full
event information.
If you prefer to receive the E-Vents e-mail and you haven't already
updated your e-mail information, you will need to contact Sara Goldberg at
248-661-5700 or [email protected].
RECYCLING
AT TEMPLE
LE!
RECYC
Te m p l e I s r a e l
has joined the
Cartridge World
print cartridge
recycling program,
which provides an easy method for
recycling used inkjet and laser print
cartridges, while simultaneously
supplying Temple with copy paper.
Want to participate in this exciting
program? Congregants may drop off
their empty inkjet and laser cartridges
in the collection bins at Temple’s
Tyner entrance. For each inkjet
cartridge that is turned in, Temple
will receive one ream of copy paper,
and for each laser cartridge that
is submitted, we will receive two
reams of copy paper. At the same
time, your ink cartridge, which
would otherwise have ended up in
a landfill, will now be recycled.
Questions? Want to learn more?
Please contact Michelle Lichtman at
[email protected] or 248661-5700.
New Upcoming Events Flyer
New E-Vents E-Mail
GREEN CORNER
Green Your Body & Mind
How Long Items Take To Decompose in Landfills.
After reading the examples below of how long items take to decompose in our
landfills, why not pay that small extra amount to buy biodegradable garbage
bags? One very small step can make a huge difference! Check out the time
for a Styrofoam cup to decompose…100 years! If you are a frequent coffee
person that likes take-out, why not invest in a travel cup and carry it with
you? Small steps are going to help clean up our mess.
• Plastic bags, 10-20 years
• Glass bottle, 1 million years
• Plastic beverage bottle, 500+ years
• Cotton rags, 1-5 months
• Paper, 2-5 months
• Rope (natural fiber), 3-14 months
• Orange peels, 6 months
• Wool socks, 1-5 years
• Milk cartons, 5 years
• Leather shoes, 25-40 years
• Nylon fabric, 30-40 years
• Plastic 6-pack holder rings, 450 years
• Styrofoam cup, 100 years
• Banana peels, 2-10 days
(Source: UK Department of the Environment)
12
Battery Recycling
Temple Israel is pleased to
partner with Batteries Plus in
Farmington Hills on a new
recycling initiative!
Improper disposal of batteries
can lead to contamination of
soil and ground water. Recycling
transforms the harmful elements
from landfills into new products
ranging from wheel weights to
chrome vehicle bumpers.
We will have collection bins in
the Tyner entrance.
We will collect most types of
batteries (alkaline, cell phone,
laptop, etc…)
N O C A R B AT T E R I E S ,
PLEASE.
Thank you for helping us with
our newest GREEN initiative!
Temple Israel
IN REVIEW
Caring Community Volunteers
Visit Children’s Hospital
Thank you, thank you, thank you
to all our fabulous Caring Community Volunteers!
Our very first party at Children’s Hospital was April 5, 2009 and the outpouring
of volunteers from Temple was incredible!
The joy and smiles on all the kids’ faces was immeasurable and wonderful.
Our volunteers' dedication, devotion, and love make these parties possible.
We couldn’t do it without you.
Robert Sosnick Family Life Center,
Kadima, Rosh Chodesh & Brotherhood Seder
As we strive to be environmentally
and fiscally responsible, Temple
Israel college students received an
“electronic package”, instead of
the traditional box of Matzah and
candy. The package included a
Passover greeting from the clergy,
a donation in their honor to Yad
Ezra, as well as a study break
gift card from Amazon.com. We
received terrific feedback from our
students; here is a sample of what
some of them had to say:
“Thank you and everyone at
Temple Israel so much for sending
me an E-Passover Package. I really
appreciate you making a donation
to Yad Ezra in my honor. I think
e-packages are a great way to help
the environment and cut back on
unnecessary costs in this economy.
It is so nice of everyone at Temple
Israel to send these packages to all
the students while we are at school.
Thank you again for sending me
the package and the Amazon gift
certificate. I am so excited to use
it toward an art book I have had
my eye on.”
~Rachel Orloff,
University of Michigan 2010
“I love my Amazon study break
gift card! What a great idea to do a
virtual package…eco-friendly and
saves money!”
~Alyssa Cantor,
University of Michigan 2010
“I think that donating money
to Yad Ezra is an absolutely
fantastic idea! Not only are you
showing my generation how to be
fiscally responsible but donating
the money also shows us how
important it is for the community
to ban together this year. Kudos
to the staff for making such an
appropriate decision as far as gift
giving goes.”
~Danniell Nadiv,
Wayne State University 2009
www.temple-israel.org
13
TEMPLE LIFE
IN REVIEW
IN REVIEW
College Packages
JACOB ATEM – LOST BOY OF SUDAN
Please join us for a special evening, on
Friday June 12, 2009 at 7:30 PM
TEMPLE LIFE/TEMPLE YOUTH
as we welcome Jacob Atem to our Kabbalat Shabbat Services.
Jacob will speak about his experience as one of the “Lost Boys of Sudan.”
At a very early age, thousands of young boys (6 or 7 years old) left Southern
Sudan and fled to Ethiopia to escape death or induction into slavery. They
walked a thousand miles through lion and crocodile country, eating mud to
stave off thirst and starvation. Wandering for years, half of them died before
reaching the Kenyan refugee camp. The survivors of this tragic exodus became
known to the world as the “Lost Boys of Sudan.” In 2000, the U.S. government
began bringing the Lost Boys of Sudan to America.
Jacob co-founded the Southern Sudan Health Care Organization which
supports the people of Southern Sudan by providing healthcare facilities,
education in healthcare and sanitation, and assists in the provision and delivery
of healthcare supplies.
PLEASE BRING BUTTONS! We will have a drop box just outside of services
this evening, to collect buttons. The buttons will go to an amazing project
at Frost Middle School in Livonia. The school will be working with an artist
to create murals from the button collection, which will be hung around the
school as a reminder of peace and friendship, kindness and compassion.
Temple Israel and
The JCC’s SAJE (Seminars for Adult Jewish Enrichment)
Present…
A SEASON OF MUSSAR
Facilitated by Rabbi Josh Bennett, Temple Israel
What does it take to be a mensch? Find out with Mussar.
Mussar is a practical method for helping each individual improve his soul.
Join us for a 13-week, interactive program that explores centuries-old Mussar
traditions and will help you become the person you want to be. Practiced
by Jews of every background throughout the world, Mussar offers a rare
opportunity for self-development and the chance to be part of a group where
participants explore their spiritual journeys together.
Thursdays, June 11 – September 3, 2009
12 – 1:30 PM (Bring your own parve or dairy lunch)
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
D. Dan & Betty Kahn Building
Eugene & Marcia Applebaum Jewish Community Campus
6600 W. Maple Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48322
Cost (includes all course materials): $100 per person
Advance registration and payment is required by June 4. Group size is
extremely limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
To register, contact Cheryl Weberman at [email protected] or
248-661-5725.
14
YFTI ELECTS
2009-2010
EXECUTIVE BOARD
MAZEL TOV TO OUR NEW
YOUTH FEDERATION
OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT:
Emily Neff
PROGRAMMING VP:
Dani Gittleman
RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL VP:
Jesse Yedwab
SOCIAL ACTION VP:
Paige Spagna
FINANCIAL VP:
Danielle Studenberg
MEMBERSHIP VP:
Michelle Gooel
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY:
Allison Danto
TREASURER:
Mel Singer
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Emma Sriro
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars!
4th-6th Grade Retreat
October 23-25, 2009
Join all of your
Temple Israel friends
for a GREAT weekend at camp.
Temple Israel
IN REVIEW
GREAT TIMES
WITH JYFTI456!
Upcoming JYFTI456 Events:
September 13, 2009
Opening Event
October 4, 2009
Fall Event
October 23-25, 2009
4th-6th Grade Retreat
Thanks for a great year
JYFTI456!
Heather P. Bershas
JYFTI 456 Advisor
Temple Israel will again participate in the National Children’s Jewish Literacy
Campaign to encourage children to read Jewish books over the summer.
To win a prize, read SIX (6) Jewish books this summer. Then, complete
the Summer Reading Challenge form and return it to the Temple Israel
Libraries. Prizes will be awarded at the Shabbat Mishpacha Service on
Friday, September 4, 2009 at 6:00 PM.
RULES:
1. Books must have Jewish content. For example, any of the
books in the Hodari Family Children’s Library are suitable!
Contact Lauren Marcus Johnson at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected] for suggestions.
2. Books must be at the child’s age or reading level. Parents
can read to their children, children can read to their parents,
or children can read on their own.
3. All children entering 8th grade and younger are encouraged
to participate.
4. Completed forms must be returned to the Temple Israel Libraries by
August 17, 2009. E-mail to [email protected]; fax to 248-6611302, or mail to: Lauren Marcus Johnson, 5725 Walnut Lake Road,
West Bloomfield, MI 48323.
To pick up a Summer Reading Challenge form and to
check out books for the summer, contact Lauren at
[email protected] for library hours.
Additionally, the form can be downloaded from the
Temple Israel website, www.temple-israel.org.
TEMPLE ISRAEL
ADULT BOOK CLUBS
Join us on Monday, June 15 at 9:45 AM for
the Monday Morning Book Club or Tuesday,
June 16 at 6:30 PM for the Dinner & A
Book series to discuss The Invisible Wall and
The Dream by Harry Bernstein. The discussions
will be facilitated by Edie Broida.
Participants are encouraged to read the selected
books prior to the meeting. Copies of the books are
available from the Weinberg Family Library and from
local public libraries and booksellers.
Cost is $10 per person. For more information, or to
register, contact Judy Solomon at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected].
www.temple-israel.org
15
TEMPLE YOUTH/LIBRARIES & MEDIA CENTER
It has been so much fun working
with JYFTI456 this year. We have
had some great times! It is hard to
believe that the school year is over
and summer is here. Over the past
year JYFTI456 has gone apple
picking, swimming at the JCC,
roller skating at Bonaventure, to see
a movie and has made blankets for
homeless children. Our year would
not have been so successful if it
were not for the help of our JYFTI
families. Thank You!
In May we had our first annual
“End of the Year Blast” at the
Walled Lake Outdoor Education
Center. We spent the day
challenging ourselves on the
climbing wall, high ropes course,
the zip line and playing teambuilding games. A special thanks
to the YFTI board members that
joined us for the day.
Now that the year is over, it is time
to start thinking about next year.
We already have some great things
planned for the fall.
TAKE THE TEMPLE ISRAEL SUMMER
READING CHALLENGE!
SHABBAT MISHPACHA AND OPEN LIBRARY
On Friday, June 5th, we will be celebrating June, July, and August birthdays
and the kick-off to the Temple Israel Summer Reading Challenge!
Thanks to the Schelberg Family Shabbat Birthday Fund, all children under
13 who celebrate their birthday at the monthly Shabbat Mishpacha Service
receive a Jewish book.
Check out all six of your summer reading books from the Hodari Family
Children’s Library, open 7 -8 PM, and you can keep them all summer!
LIBRARIES & MEDIA CENTER
Shabbat Mishpacha will resume on Friday, September 4th.
BOOK
DEDICATIONS
A GREAT WAY TO
HONOR GRADUATES,
CONFIRMANDS, AND
TEACHERS!
Dedicate a book in the Hodari
Family Children’s Library or in
the Weinberg Family Library in
honor of a student or teacher. A
bookplate will be placed in one
of our new books and a beautiful
tribute card will be sent. The cost
for each bookplate is $25. When
making your donation please
specify the Ethel & Robert Danto
Children’s Library & Media Center
Fund for a children’s book or the
Library Fund for an adult book.
Questions? Contact the Temple
Office at 248-661-5700.
The Hodari Family Children’s Library and Media Center presents
Tuesday, July 14
10:30 - 11:30 AM at Temple Israel
Children six and under (and the grown-ups who love them) are invited to
Tales That Tickle Your Funny Bone, performed by storyteller Jenifer Strauss.
Come rain or shine – in case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors.
Reservations are required.
Contact Judy Solomon at 248-661-5700 or [email protected].
Sponsored by the Hodari Family Children’s Library and Media Center with support from the
Newman Fund for Library Programs and Resources.
16
Temple Israel
READING STARS
The Hodari Family Children’s Library Congratulates the Following Readers
The 2nd Grade Sifrya Society members read at least 6 Jewish books and submitted at least 6 book report forms.
Top Reader: Anna Segal (21)
Bonus Prizes (7 or more): Leah Chrostowski, Noah Chrostowski, Casey Chudler, Madison Feldman, Caitlin
Finerty, Daniel Glasser, Jacob Gourwitz, Jenna Hart, Brayden Hirsch, Madeline Iwrey, Jessica Norris, Patsy Olson,
Rachel Randall, Joseph Shapero, Jordyn Taylor, and Madeline Wise.
Prizes (at least 6): Allison August, Alana Appel, Ryan Beneson, Koby Ben-Ezra, Jeremy Berger, Elana Bittker,
Samantha Bokolor, Joshua Davis, Kenneth Eaton, Andrew Faber, Benjamin Fellows, Leia Frankel, Alexa Gantz,
Jenna Gilman, Lizzie Goldman, Carly Kowalsky, Griffin Kozlow, Jordyn Kravitz, Lilley Kroll, Maureen Lippitt,
Sloane Marwil, Joey Morof, Jade Neumann, Anna Randall, Allison Reid, Ian Reid, Cameron Rifkin, Tess Rosenthal,
Aaron Rudman, Blake Salesin, Andrew Schneider, Jordan Schulte, Jordan Shefman, Mitchel Sherr, Adam Silberg,
Ryan Silberg, Ari Singer, Madison Somberg, Evan Stern, Derek Terner, Jamie Trepeck, Leah Trunsky, Alec Vincent,
Evan Vine, Madeline Weiner, Julia Woolman, and Justin Yaker.
All together, the Temple Israel 2nd Graders read over 531 Jewish books!
The 3rd Graders participated in a BINGO Bonanza by reading at least 5 Jewish books for BINGO.
Top Readers: Morgan Sandler (39), Alex Stulberg (25), Blake Rubenstein (25), Sydney Pierce (23) and
Nicholas Fertel (20).
Bonus Prizes (6 or more): Lindsey Amcheslavsky, Justin Applefield, Larissa Barnett, Madison Bennett,
Kadie Bernstein, Jordyn Bertman, Alena Blumberg, Jacob Bowser, Joshua Chapnick, Molly Efros, Riley Fisher,
Alyssa Fisher, Logan Frawley, Julia Gold, Jacob Goldberg, Jacob Goldberg, Zack Goldman, Jared Grimes,
Sydney Kalt, Naomi Kantor, Noah Kellman, Tessa Levin, Allison Mackey, Scott Macmillan, Jessica Mills,
Jake Nelson, Sarah Peltz, Kyle Peres, Elizabeth Raider, Leah Riben, Abigail Rochlen, Mikaela Rosen, Levi Rosett,
Joseph Schechter, Claire Simmons, Talia Stern, Marissa Stone, Jessica Stone, Melanie Taylor, George Timlin,
Chloe Wagner, and Lauren Watsky.
Prizes (at least 5): Alizah Abramson, Hannah Altman, Jayne Bender, Lia Benson, Samantha Berger, Blake
Bordelove, Joshua Carlin, Alexa Cohen, Jake Cohen, Corey Cohn, Jenna Ellenstein, Noah Fisher, Ashley Fraiberg,
Avery Gittleman, Heidi Goldman, Molly Goldman, Alexandra Grant, Matthew Hamill, Bella Jacobson,
Benjamin Jacobson, Alexander Kaner, Aaron Klein, Jake Lefkofsky, Kendell Lewis, Maggie Lichtman,
Kenna Marblestone, Noah Moss, William Najer, Ellis Piper, Henry Schwartz, Dana Simon, Cole Sucher,
Lauren Tarnopol, Grace Trivax, Rebecca Tyner, Cara Walters, Drew Warren, and Jake Weiss.
Mrs. Bershas’ class received special recognition for 100% participation.
All together the Temple Israel 3rd Graders read over 753 Jewish books!
www.temple-israel.org
17
LIBRARIES & MEDIA CENTER
1st Grade Reading Stars read at least 6 Jewish books and submitted at least 6 Reading Star forms.
Top Readers: Jenna Silverman (40) and Lauren Segal (35).
Bonus Prizes (7 or more): Eric Adelson, Jenna Anderson, Parker Bass, Zachary Bennett, Rebecca Bienstock,
Mitchell Blackman, Sydnie Burnstein, Sam Carlin, Rachel Chaika, Eliza Faigin, Lexie Finkelstein, Amanda Freeman,
Henry Freeman, Olivia Geller, Sarah Goldman, Amanda Gretzinger, Lindsey Grimes, Stacey Hirsch, Seth Jacobs,
Ashley Krauthamer, Darby Krugel, Rachel Lybeck, Austin Miller, Alexandra Mison, Aria Oleshansky, Paige Pierce,
Rebecca Russman, Joshua Schubiner, Jordyn Shapiro, Eve Wasvary, Phillip Weinstein, and Brett Welford.
Prizes (at least 6): Arielle Bauer, Felix Brodsky, Natalie Brooks, Emma Dwoskin, Marlee Elias, Caiden Feldman,
Joseph Fishkind, Branden Gitler, Noa Green, Nicholas Gruskin, Brooke Hegarty, Andrea Hochberg, Sarah Kadans,
Seth Katzman, Jeremy Kay, Sari Kellman, Jared Kraft, Caitlin Leib, Parker Lipshutz, Kaitlyn Luckoff, Shelby
Miller, Alexis Moss, Joseph Olson, Spencer Pazner, Adam Reinke, Hailey Reinke, Scott Spektor, Liliana Weintraub,
Jillian Weisberg, Olivia Yates, and Sydney Yates.
Mrs. Vine’s and Mrs. Reiter’s classes received special recognition for 100% participation. All together, the Temple Israel
1st Graders read over 603 Jewish books – they are all Reading Stars!
IN REVIEW
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
Strega Nona came to Temple Israel, The Wild Swan Theater group
mesmerized and engaged our children and their parents. Our pasta supper was fun and delicious.
IN REVIEW
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
TZEDAKAH FAIR
Dear Parents,
“Art with a Heart”, this year's Tzedakah Fair gave both children and parents
an opportunity to respond to the great need in our community. Beautiful,
original, creative work lined our hallways. Individually matted works of art
from our children provided both a learning experience as well as a “giving”
experience. Generous parents purchased their child’s work knowing that the
Tzedakah money was being donated to the Temple’s Caring Committee.
Naturally, we celebrated with a “wine” (grape juice) and cheese party!!!!
Bryna Leib
Director, Early Childhood Center
18
Temple Israel
IN REVIEW
YOM HA’ATZMAUT…A CELEBRATION
OF ISRAEL’S 61ST BIRTHDAY
A Passport to Israel…Olives, Oranges, Flags “The Wall” and desert sand…
oh, what fun!
IN REVIEW
Challah to
Hamantashen…
A VERY DELICIOUS AND
FUN OPPORTUNITY FOR
FAMILIES –
Rougalah, mandel bread, pretzels,
cookies, Passover cherry muffins,
etc, etc…
“The Wall” with special love notes for peace
www.temple-israel.org
19
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
are but a few of our favorite recipes.
Each week our old fashion recipes
are compiled into a cookbook – just
like Bubbe used to make.
NEW MELTON CLASS STARTS THIS FALL
The Florence Melton Adult Mini-School invites you to discover a world-class
curriculum created by scholars and educators at the Hebrew University. A new
Melton class, taught by Rabbi S. Robert Morais and Melton faculty, starts at
Temple Israel September 17, 2009.
Gain a profound understanding of what it means to be Jewish as we explore the
texts of our tradition and engage in discussions that investigate issues of Jewish
thought, practice, ethics, and history.
Our interactive, pluralistic classroom environment is designed for adults at all
levels of knowledge and practice.
TYNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
We offer a comprehensive course of study that generates spirited dialogue and
an appreciation for Judaism —past, present, and future.
Register today and join the great Jewish conversation. Classes will meet on
Thursdays from 6:45 - 9 PM. Register by August 3, 2009 and receive a $50
per person discount.
For more information or a brochure call Federation's Alliance for Jewish
Education at 248-642-4260 ext. 372 or jewishdetroit.org/melton.
Mazel Tov to Temple Israel's 2009 Melton Graduates
Marcia Bloom-Vettese
Dr. Elana Brand
Deborah Emmer
Gerald Emmer
Lezlie Foreman
Francine Friedman
Barbara L. Gordon
Robert J. Gordon
Erwin L. Gutenberg
Bertrand Jacobs
Marilynn Levin
Rhonda B. Levy-Larson
y
Frida Markle
Ronnie Pikstein
Iris Radner
Sari Roland
Beverly Goldstein Rosenfeld
Marci Shulman
Lori Strager
Kendra Carol Tobes
Nancy Rosenthal
Stacey M. Welford
Jimm F. White
Lillian White
Sylvia
Sherman Wolf
y
Ellen Wolff
Join us Saturday, July 11, 2009 at 9:30 AM for a journey through time to
explore the roots of Temple Israel and history. The day will include a visit to
Temple's first locations, the Detroit Institute of Arts and our first building on
Manderson Ave. The trip includes a stop at the From Haven to Home exhibit.
Cost: $60 per person. Bus transportation and lunch are included.
Space is limited!
To reserve your spot, please contact Cheryl Weberman at 248-661-5725 or
[email protected].
20
MADRICHIM
PROGRAM:
Teens Becoming
Teachers
Every week dozens of Temple
Israel's teens come to Sunday
School and help out in classrooms
or act as shadows for our students
with special needs. In 8th grade,
teens in our Madrichim program
spend the year studying with
Nancy Rosenthal. They learn
the skills they will need in the
classroom. Beginning in 9th grade
they are assigned a placement. We
are truly blessed to have so many
talented and wonderful teens who
lovingly come and participate each
and every week. Thank you for the
wonderful job you do.
Mazel Tov to our graduating
Madrichim!!!
Rabbi S. Robert Morais
Director,
Education & Lifelong Learning
Temple Israel
Madrichim
Rachel Bager
Mitchell Barnett
Sadie Besl
Evie Chutz
Alanna Cohen
Max Corman
Jessica Curhan
Shayna Danto
Jenna Gooel
Nicole Itkin
Andrew Karbel
Rachel Katz
Joanie Leider
Rachael Malerman
Lanie Rotenberg
Samantha Sadler
Temple Israel
THE LOUIS & LILY MARGOLIS
LITERARY AWARD
This year we received a number of wonderful entries for The Louis and Lily
Margolis Literary Award. We had three exceptional entries and have decided
to split the award. This year’s 1st place winner of The Louis and Lily Margolis
Literary Award is 7th grade student, Brandon Ben-Ezra. We had two other
entries that could not go without acknowledgement. Noah Arbit for his short
story entry and Sarah Levett for her poem, both 8th grade students.
7th and 8th grade students are asked to submit an original poem or short story
which focuses on a Jewish topic of social, ethical or religious content. A panel of
educators chooses the recipient of the award. We congratulate Brandon, Noah,
and Sarah and thank them for their moving and insightful submissions.
it
seems
like it was
only yesterday
you were
here
as I light this candle
tonight I remember
all your smiles and
cheer and wish that
you could still be
here with me,
here to see how
you have molded
me, and made your
mark on how we all
live our lives on
this night, this
holy night, this
Shabbat night,
a night of peace
a night of joy
as I light this
candle, this is
what I wish for
—Sarah Levett
Falling Away
—Noah Arbit
his
in, was going to the Mt. Masada with d
It was May of 1963, and Yigael Yad
frien
best
his
of
d
siste
con
ists. His team
team of proficient Israeli anthropolog r the success of Yigael’s other missions
Afte
a.
Ofr
and
h,
Sara
s,
Lavi, and two girl
Yigael’s
Israeli government chose to fund
in the Middle Eastern areas, the
aism
Jud
of
gs
hin
teac
was a small sum, the
ent
journey to Masada. Although it
ival
equ
the
red
este
sequ
Prime Minister
include those of philanthropy, so the
mission.
of $600 dollars for Yigael and the
website
please visit the Education page on our
,
To read Noah's story in it's entirety
at www.temple-israel.org.
www.temple-israel.org
Registration for all our education
programs is now open. We
want to make sure that each and
every student in our community
receives a Jewish education. We
know that these current economic
times can make life challenging.
Temple Israel is committed to
doing everything we possibly
can to help our families. No
family should make an economic
decision about their children’s
Jewish education. We are here to
help – please give Rabbi Morais
a call 248-661-5725.
SHALVAH: INNER
PEACE AND
BALANCE
At Equilibrium
Pilates Studio
Join Rabbi Kaluzny at Equilibrium
Pilates Studio on June 15th at
7 PM for an evening of meditation
guided by Donna Rockwell, PsyD.
Donna will take us through
the steps necessary to find our
center, reduce stress, and practice
mindfulness. In Judaism, finding
a sense of balance in our lives is
as important as anything else we
do to maintain good health, be it
physical, emotional, or spiritual.
Join us as we seek shalvah, inner
peace and wellness.
To R S V P c o nt a c t C h e r y l
Weberman at 248-661-5725 or
[email protected].
21
TYNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
The Old Mans Prayer
I sit down calmly and quietly
ple
In the warmth of my spacious tem
eye
my
of
As I look out from the corner
:
man
any
I see a man, not just
ah
An old, gray man with a black kipp
,
pray
to
ds
As he stan
k
He kisses the worn, red prayer boo
.
kiss
tle
gen
m
war
a
h
Wit
on his arm:
As he sits down, I notice something
ocaust
Hol
A tattoo, a tattoo from the
him
for
y
Seeing that, I feel sorr
Sorry, because I cannot imagine
what he went through:
tal, stressful day: and nights,
bru
The
g to live or die
Every day wondering if he was goin
s
end
As the service
I walk over to him. Slowly
“good morning”
Slowly I say “Shalom,” He replies
In a voice that reveals an accent
Of a place far, far away
As I talked to him, slow and soft
I feel warm inside.
I tell him my name
en,”
And I ask him his, “Zachariah Coh
he replies in a whisky voice
softly.
“Zachariah Cohen,” I say to myself
t,
nigh
that
When I went to bed
I thought about him,
ah
The old man, with the black kipp
.
him
of
k
thin
will
I
pray
Next time I
—Brandon Ben-Ezra
JEWISH
EDUCATION FOR
EVERYONE
SISTERHOOD COOKBOOK
Our 5th edition of our Temple Israel Cookbook The Fruit of Her Hands
will be available this fall. Kudos to Renee Bean and Laurie Blinder and
their committee for a job well-done!
IN REVIEW
SPRING BOUTIQUES FUNDRAISER
A SUCCESS!
Temple Israel Sisterhood’s Annual Spring Boutiques Show was held April
26, 2009. Lynn Apel and Jodie Polk co-chaired a wonderful day.
SISTERHOOD
With a variety of items to choose from, shoppers helped Sisterhood fund
various projects including camp scholarships, Chanukah candles and
Hamentashen for Tyner Religious School students and Early Childhood
Center students.
Thanks to all who support Temple Israel Sisterhood
and all of its endeavors.
IN REVIEW
ELECTION PROGRAM AND LUNCHEON
Dr. Burton Brodsky, an OB-GYN, spoke about Jewish hereditary cancers.
The program was very interesting and informative. He answered many
questions asked by our Sisterhood women. Sharie Gladner and her program
committee provided a delicious and healthy lunch. The afternoon was
enjoyed by all.
SAVE THE DATE!
TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
TENTATIVE FALL
CALENDAR
Wednesday, September 2nd:
Board Meeting, 10 a.m. in the
Weinberg Library.
Monday, September 14th at noon:
Paid Up Membership Program
Wednesday, October 21st:
Donor Luncheon,
Fashion Show and Boutiques
Sisterhood Fundraiser.
Watch for more information in
upcoming Messengers.
SISTERHOOD
TRIBUTES
Mark the special
moments in your life with
a beautiful Sisterhood
Tribute card!
Tributes are available for a
minimum donation of $5. To
learn more or to purchase a
Sisterhood Tribute, contact
Caroline Schechter at
248-356-6807, or Camille
McMillan at 248-994-0575.
PAY YOUR SISTERHOOD
DUES ONLINE!
Go to www.temple-israel.org and
click on the Affiliates tab then go
to the Sisterhood page. Once there,
choose the application link. Fill in
the information and submit.
22
Temple Israel
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP
One-Stop Shopping!
• Engaged? Our bridal gift registry is
at your disposal. Receive a free gift
when you register!
• Our cash-back policy makes gift
giving easy. MasterCard and Visa are
accepted.
• Please do not hesitate to call with
any questions or requests for special
appointments. You may reach Essie
at 248-851-5649, Nancy at 248-6612881 or Lisa at 248-851-9056.
JUNE & JULY SPECIAL
30% Off Jewelry
* Must be over $25 and in stock;
excludes special orders
Entertainment Books
2 for 1 Presale
Temple Israel Brotherhood
wants to help you save money!
Purchase an advance copy of the
2010 Entertainment Book and
receive the 2009 Entertainment
Book FREE!
Stop in to see our latest merchandise!
ORDERING A KETUBAH?
Getting Married? Honoring a Special Anniversary?
Temple Israel Sisterhood can help you choose the perfect Ketubah! Choose from
our various lithographs or design your own with the help of our experienced
artists. Whatever you choose, it will truly enhance your special day!
These special keepsakes are sure to be treasured for
years to come and make wonderful gifts!
For more information, please contact Temple Israel
Sisterhood member Norinne Selesko at 248-553-8883
or [email protected].
The 2010 Entertainment Book is
filled with hundreds of coupons,
special offers and more. You can
save money on dining, travel,
movie tickets and groceries.
In addition, a portion of the
proceeds will benefit Brotherhood
College Dinners. Books may be
purchased by contacting Art Dubin
at [email protected] or
248-737-8897. We thank you in
advance for your support.
BROTHERHOOD INSTALLATION DINNER
PHONE RECYCLING
The new officers and board members will be installed by
Rabbi Jennifer T. Kaluzny on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at 6 PM.
Temple Israel Brotherhood Newly Elected Board
Brotherhood has started a cell
phone recycling project. Look for
collection boxes located in various
locations throughout Temple for you
to deposit your used cell phones.
Steven Achtman - President
David Million - Vice President
Larry Snider - Vice President Programming
Robert Hack - Vice President Membership
Ken Lipson - Vice President Programming
Ira "Mike" Mickelson - Vice President Membership
Jerry Isenberg - Treasurer
Art Dubin - Corresponding Secretary
Marc Roalnd - Recording Secretary
The cost is $25 per person.
To RSVP, contact the Temple Office at 248-661-5700.
www.temple-israel.org
23
SISTERHOOD/BROTHERHOOD
Hours of Operation
Tuesday & Thursday: 1 - 4 PM
www.temple-israel.org
ENTERTAINMENT
BOOKS
BROTHERHOOD
BOWLING LEAGUE
BROTHERHOOD
Temple Israel Brotherhood invites all Temple Israel members and friends to
join us for our 15th Annual Brotherhood Golf Outing on Monday, June 15, 2009
at Bay Pointe Country Club. There will be fun for all levels of golfers. Registration
and lunch will begin at noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1 PM.
The registration fee of $100 per golfer, $400 per team includes golf, lunch and a
buffet dinner. Dinner only tickets are available for $25 per person. Hole, contest
and gift bag sponsorships are also available.
Did you know that our Brotherhood
members participate in a bowling
league? This past year, Lawrence
Kaluzny had the high score for a game
with a score of 278. Jerry Rubin had the
second highest score, 269 and Laurence
Rothenberg rounded out the top three
with a score of 268.
Jerry Rubin had the high score for a
series with a score of 762.
The championship team consisted of
(bottom from left to right), Paul Wasser,
Amnon Reiter, Harvey Howitt, not
pictured is Uri Segal.
BROTHERHOOD
Space is limited, so be sure to make your reservation today!
Fo r m o re i n f o r m a t i o n c o n t a c t Se a n C o o k a t 2 4 8 - 9 3 2 - 8 8 4 7 o r
[email protected]. To RSVP, send a check, payable to Temple Israel
Brotherhood, to: Sean Cook, 4215 Orchard Crest Dr., West Bloomfield, MI, 48322.
All proceeds benefit Temple Israel Brotherhood College Dinners.
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD
BLOOD DRIVE
Sunday, June 14, 2009
9 AM - 3 PM
It's always a mitzvah to donate blood to the Red Cross. Donating blood during a
Temple Israel Red Cross Blood Drive doubles that Mitzvah.
You may donate blood every 56 days, or every two months, if you are a healthy adult,
at least 17 years old, and at least 110 pounds.
To set up an appointment or receive more information contact Dr. Ira "Mike"
Mickelson at 248-819-1235.
BROTHERHOOD WALKING CLUB
Schmooze-Walk & Talk
Come join Temple Brotherhood and the Temple clergy as we walk our way to
better health…
Who: All Brotherhood members and their families and dogs.
When: Every Tuesday at 6 PM
Where: West Bloomfield Trail Network, 4655 Arrowhead Road
(1 block south of Pontiac Trail)
For questions or to RSVP, contact Ken Lipson at 248 851-3066 ext. 515 or
[email protected].
24
PAY YOUR
BROTHERHOOD
DUES ONLINE!
New year starts June 1st!
You can now register and
pay your 2009 - 2010 dues
online.
Go to www.temple-israel.org and
click on the Affiliates tab then go to
the Brotherhood page. Once there,
choose the application link. Fill in
the information and submit.
Temple Israel
TEMPLE ISRAEL TREASURES SCHOLARSHIPS
Throughout our congregational history, Temple Israel has been proud to ensure
that no student will be denied the opportunity to travel and attend conferences
because of financial hardship. Temple Israel Treasures played an important role in
fulfilling that promise this year by helping students attend the NFTY convention in
Washington DC. Because of the scholarships awarded by Treasures, our commitment
of continuing the Jewish education of our youth has been fulfilled.
The following excerpts from thank you letters express well the impact this trip has on
those involved.
Thank you very much for your generous donation. Without your contribution, I
would not have been able to attend. The experience was truly unique and worthwhile.
This trip allowed me to delve deeper into my Jewish community and I am so proud
to be so involved.
We would like to thank you for your donation towards the NFTY trip. We had an
amazing time and it was a great learning experience. We attended classes, learned
about Judaism, sang in services and visited sites. It was definitely a great four days
neither of us will forget.
Thank you for an eye opening experience that I could not have comprehended
without the opportunity to experience it, to be in the presence of nearly 1000 Jews
was astonishing, moving and extremely meaningful. I enjoyed the many activities
and workshops that were available during the weekend.
Parents, Grandparents
& Children, join us for
JIM PLACIDO
Magician
Wednesday, July 15
Noon at Temple Israel
Cost is $10 for members
and $12 for guests.
Reservations are required by
Friday, July 10, 2009.
To RSVP, send your check,
payable to Temple Israel Treasures
to:
Arda Barenholtz, 10484 Kingston,
Huntington Woods, MI 48070.
Questions?
Call Arda at 248-548-5627.
We look forward to seeing
you there!
Thank you for helping to fund my NFTY experience. I had a blast and learned a
lot about my religion.
Thank you for your generous donation. Because of it, I was able to attend an
amazing program where I met hundreds of Jewish teenagers from across the country.
It also gave me the opportunity to become closer with the people from Temple.
TEMPLE ISRAEL TREASURES INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
The new officers and board member of Temple Israel Treasures will be installed by
Rabbi Harold Loss on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at noon at Temple Israel. Please
join us for a catered sit-down luncheon. Entertainment will be classical and popular
music with some Jewish favorites performed by Martin Mandelbaum, pianist, and
Pam Michael, flutist.
2009 - 2011 Newly Elected Board of Temple Israel Treasures
BAGELS
Co-Presidents: Flo Goldman and Ida Nathan
Vice-Presidents: Rabbi Robert Scott - Tribute Fund • Sarah Deitch - Bagel Sales,
Harry Schwartz - Membership • Lil and Monroe Title - Programs
Secretaries: Arda Barenholtz - Financial • Dr. Sydelle Katzer - Recording
Fran Finsilver - Corresponding • Treasurer: Ethel Traurig
Hospitality: Pauline Schwartz, Flo Goldman, Ida Nathan
Delegates to the Board: Inez Cane, Harry Ehrlich, Dr. Sylvia Koss, Caroline Miller,
Estelle Seltzer, Irwin Siporin, Sharon Stern, Norma Portnoy-Sugar
Luncheon for Treasure members is $12 per person and $15 per person for guests.
Please join us by making your reservations and sending your check, payable to Temple
Israel Treasures, to Arda Barenholtz at 10484 Kingston, Huntington Woods, MI
48070 or call Arda at 248-548-5627. Reservations must be received by Wednesday,
June 17, 2009.
www.temple-israel.org
Thank you to ever yone who
supported the Temple Israel
Treasures and purchased bagels
this year.
25
TREASURES
Thank you for the opportunity that you gave me. It was one that I will never forget.
It's because of generous groups like yours that the Jewish community continues to
thrive even in tough times. The time in Washington gave me the chance to meet
and connect with hundreds of Jewish teens from across the country. Thank you, I
will cherish this forever.
The Temple Israel Treasures
Present a Luncheon Program
IMAGINE
Activities for young adults, ages 21-40
Interested in learning how to cook delicious, healthy meals?
Temple Israel IMAGINE invites young adults, ages 21-40,
to join us for a special cooking event…
SAVE THE DATE!
Mark your calendars now for
these great summer events!
CAMP IMAGINE
Frank Turner, Executive Chef at the Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, will create
delicious “Michigan” recipes and teach us how to shop local and incorporate fresh
Michigan ingredients into our meals.
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 7 PM
Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital Demonstration Kitchen
6777 West Maple Road, West Bloomfield
IMAGINE
Cost per person is $36 and includes
demonstration, take-home recipes and generous tasting portions.
SPACE IS LIMITED! RSVP by Thursday, June 18, 2009.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact
Michelle Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or [email protected]
“IMAGINE” A DAY AT THE PARK
Temple Israel invites young families for a spectacular
fun-filled day at the park!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
11 AM
Kensington Metropark – West Pavilion
We’ll begin together with a delicious BBQ lunch, followed by games and fun
with your Temple family!
Spend the afternoon enjoying all that Kensington has to offer including
petting farm, bike trail, boating, canoeing, fishing, nature center, swimming
and Splash ‘n Blast Waterpark!
Cost per family is $10**
(Metropark day pass is $4 and paid upon arrival at the park.)
ark.)
** Additional fees may apply for certain activities.
Reservations are requested by Wednesday, June 24.
For more information or to RSVP,
please contact Michelle Lichtman at
248-661-5700 or [email protected]
This event is generously co-sponsored by the Temple Israel Brotherhood.
26
Join us for Camp IMAGINE, a
fun-filled night under the stars on
Saturday, July 18. Camping takes
place on the Temple Israel lawn
and begins at 4 PM. The evening
includes family-fun activities,
delicious dinner, Havdallah,
s’mores, campfire songs, breakfast
in the morning and MORE!
BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent)
and be prepared to camp rain or
shine!
Space is limited and reservations
are required by July 10, 2009. Cost
per adult is $20; cost per child two
years and over is $10. Children
under two are free!
To RSVP, please contact Michelle
Lichtman at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected]
ROAD RALLY
We hope you will join us for our
annual Road Rally on Saturday,
August 22, 2009.
Singles and couples are welcome...
watch your mailboxes for more
information!
Temple Israel
Giving Opportunities
THANK YOU SISTERHOOD!
Temple Israel is honored to announce that Sisterhood will be sponsoring the outdoor Onegs for the much anticipated
summer services. Weather permitting, the first outdoor service will be June 26 and will continue throughout the summer,
concluding on August 28. The outdoor Onegs will follow the Friday evening services and will take place on the new
patio which was donated to Temple by Sisterhood in 2008. Many thanks to Sisterhood for their continued generosity
and commitment to Temple!
The scrip program with Hiller’s Markets continues to strengthen
with over 500 cards now in circulation with Temple Israel members
and friends. How powerful is this simple fundraising program?
If each of those families spent just $100 a month at Hiller’s, it would
result in a $2500 donation from Hiller’s to Temple Israel each month.
This equals $30,000 a year that would go towards helping Temple
Israel families who are struggling with job loss, foreclosure and other
personal crisis. And it doesn’t cost you a penny!
If you are one of those 500 people who have a scrip card, please
take the few extra seconds it takes to first load money on your card
and then use it to purchase groceries at Hiller’s. It’s the easiest way
possible to help Temple Israel help others.
If you don’t have a card, please contact Karla Barnett, 248-661-5700,
or e-mail her at [email protected] to receive your scrip card.
It truly is the “no-brainer” fundraiser. To all those who are using
your cards – THANK YOU! Hiller’s has already donated over
$1500 to Temple Israel. Many thanks to Hiller’s Markets and all the
scrip participants!
www.temple-israel.org
NEW THIS MONTH
Yahrzeit Plaques
Manny Franklin
Edward A. Goodman
Carl Karbel
Paul Karbel
Tree of Life Plaque
Honoring the Bar Mitzvah
of Andrew Colton
Honoring the Bat Mitzvah
of Samantha Chase Spagna
27
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
SCRIP PROGRAM
CONTINUES TO GROW
Our Caring Community
ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER
MS PATH
SUPPORT GROUP
The MS PATH (Positive Attitude
Toward Health) meets the second
and fourth Thursday of the month at
7 PM. A support group takes place
on the second Thursday and a speaker
is present on the fourth Thursday.
This group is designed for those with
MS as well as family members.
Upcoming meetings are as follows:
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 • 7 PM
• Support Group
Temple Israel
MONDAY, JUNE 15 • 1 PM
• Lunch at Antonio's
37646 W. 12 Mile Road,
West of Halstead
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 • 7 PM
• Speaker: Dr. Andy Roberts,
Chiropractor from MI
Chiropractic Center,
West Bloomfield
THURSDAY, JULY 9TH • 7 PM
• Support Group
Temple Israel
MONDAY, JULY 13 • 1 PM
• Lunch at Deli Unique
6724 Orchard Lake Road,
South of Maple
THURSDAY, JULY 23 • 7 PM
• Workshop
Overcoming Loss:
How to Find Yourself
Jackie Heller, BA and
Lori A. Mello, MA, LPC, MPA
Contact Ronna Heller at 248737-2328 or [email protected]
for more details on any MS PATH
program.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
THE FLEISCHMAN CONNECTION NEEDS YOU!
DAILY POKER GAMES
Join us for one-hour morning poker games Mondays through Thursdays.
Volunteer dealers are needed; training is provided if necessary.
MONTHLY BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Parties will continue on June 17, 2009 and July 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM.
Volunteers are needed to help organize and carry out these events!
• For more information or to volunteer for the Fleischman Connection activities
listed above or to assist at Danto Nursing Center’s Nosh Nook on Mondays, Tuesdays
and Fridays, please contact Sharon Silver-Teweles at 248-661-2999 ext. 328.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
JOIN THE PARTY!
The Caring Community needs YOUR help with our Shelter Parties! Volunteers
are needed to assist at the parties themselves. Have fun and help others at the same
time! If you are a Bar or Bat Mitzvah student or a high school student who needs
community service hours, this is a great project for you!
Help is needed with the following activities for the parties: donate new items for
mothers (e.g. make-up, perfume, toiletries) and bake cookies or treats for the parties.
We also need help painting children’s faces and nails, assistance with arts and crafts
projects, and more! Future shelter party dates include:
TUESDAY, JUNE 9 • 6 PM
MEETING AND DINNER
At Temple Israel
You must RSVP. Contact the Robert Sosnick Life Center at 248-661-5700.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12 • 8 AM
OAKLAND COUNTY SHERRIFF'S OFFICE
ANNUAL DERBY DAY AT DODGE PARK
Volunteers are needed to accompany disabled children as they take a ride and
enjoy a fun day on the lake. Boats are also needed for the day.
To RSVP for Derby Day, contact Rick Monash at 248-683-4999. We want to
ensure that everyone is accounted for or is contacted in case of cancellation.
Thank you for the stuffed animals, candy, and such for our shelter parties to Sheryl Collen
and family.
PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED FUN
FUN (Flourish, Unite, Nurture) is a group designed to provide support and social
opportunities for those faced with physical limitations. Guest speakers and group
outings are an integral part of this group. Meetings are held in a room that is wheelchair
accessible with an automatic door button. Transportation is available.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 • 7 PM • Support Group
THURSDAY, JUNE 25 • 7 PM • Support Group
Contact Barbara Bockoff at 248-855-1777 or Michelle Sage Chekan at 248-661-2999
Ext. 300 or [email protected] for details on this group.
28
Temple Israel
BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
The Bereavement Support Group will meet from 7 - 8:30 PM at Temple Israel on
the following Mondays.
MONDAY, JUNE 8TH
MONDAY, JULY 13TH
Share your grief in a warm, confidential setting with Temple Israel's Family Life
Center Bereavement Support Group.
The group is facilitated by Helen Kroll, LLMSW.
All sessions are open to the community, free of charge.
Please contact Denise Tarnopol at [email protected] or 248-661-5700.
Please note all dates and times are subject to change.
RA
IS
EL’S R
O
FA
LY LIFE
MI
TE
N
E
T SOSNICK
ER
R TEMP
LE
B
divorce
support
program
C
HUGS
hope
understanding
growth
strength
TEMPLE ISRAEL INVITES YOU TO:
Let Us Share HUGS
With Your Children!
Temple Israel’s Robert Sosnick Family Life Center announces
the return of our four-week divorce suppor t program
for children ages 5-17. This program will help children get the
skills they need to better cope with their parents’ divorce.
Children will be divided into age-appropriate groups*, and a separate
group for parents will meet at the same time. Meetings will be
determined based on need.
For more information on HUGS or to register for the program, please
contact the Robert Sosnick Family Life Center at 248-661-5700.
* Groups will be facilitated by Kari K. Provizer, LMSW, ACSW;
Janice Tracht, MSW, ACSW, BCD; and Sari Baskin, BS, CLC.
Our 12th Year
With the bad weather gone, we are
looking ahead to sunshine and happy
days. All our plans are in place for this
season, our 12th year of programming
for our young at heart audience. I am
certain you will enjoy the programs we
have for you this season.
Our extended family has grown
every year and we are very happy
and proud.
It takes a wonderful group of Seniors
that give of their time to greet you
and help you to be comfortable with
us. A very special thank you to all of
our volunteers.
On June 18 our special guest entertainer
is Stephanie Michaels & Friends. On
July 16 we will feature the Ban Joes of
Michigan. Remember to save the date
for these upcoming programs:
• Elvis Impersonator, Gregory B.
Jaqua on August 20th
• Steve Klaper on September 17
• Walled Lake Central Legacy & Bard
Choral Group on October 15
A special thanks is in order for Kari
Provizer, who is the director of the
Temple Israel Robert Sosnick Family
Life Center. She always attends our
programs and helps to ensure our
guests with special needs are taken care
of, always doing an excellent job.
May you all be blessed with Good
Health and Happiness.
Come, bring a friend and enjoy the
program. See you soon.
Lillian Dean Title
Senior Adult Program Chair
Temple Israel’s Robert Sosnick Family Life Center in conjunction with The Caring Community Presents:
Senior Adult Programs
Stephanie Michaels & Friends
Thursday, June 18, 2009 • 1:30 PM
Ban Joes of Michigan
Thursday, July 16, 2009 • 1:30 PM
Open to the community • Free of charge • Refreshments follow program
Reservations are not necessary; however, if you are bringing a large group, please call Kari K. Provizer at (248) 661-5700 so that we can
plan accordingly. Partially funded by the David Arthur Stulberg Memorial Fund, Harry and Phyllis Kellman Memorial Fund and
the Bertha & Harry Kifferstein Senior Programming Fund.
Co-sponsored by The Temple Israel Treasures.
www.temple-israel.org
29
ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER
This group focuses on helping those dealing with the loss of a loved one, to remember
and to move on, providing support in a healing environment. The group is led by
a trained psychologist who offers confidentiality, warmth and a place to come and
share.
SENIOR ADULT
PROGRAM
ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER/TEMPLE FAMILY
FELICITATIONS TO:
WE GET LETTERS
NO FAMILY WITHOUT
A PASSOVER
Dear Temple Family,
They say angels are always among
us; and it seems that at Temple
Israel they are always around us
and they also walk among us.
Many thanks for the gift card.
The kindness and generous spirit
of the Temple Israel family means
the world to us. It is indeed true;
NO TEMPLE MEMBER EVER
STANDS ALONE.
BIRTHS AND BLESSINGS:
Brady Hunter Feld, Son of Jodi and Michael
Feld. Grandson of Ann and Jeff Feld and Andrea
and Steven Weiss. Great Grandson of Bertha
and Harry Konopko, Esther Kaufman, Nathan
Feld, Selma and Nathan Feldman and Freda and
Joseph Weiss.
Eliana Lillian Weiss, Daughter of Amy and Kevin
Weiss. Granddaughter of Jan and Barry Kelman
and Andi and Mark Weiss. Great Granddaughter
of Rose and Mark Hechler and Betty Weiss.
WEDDINGS:
Haley Laura Berger, Daughter of Ronna Schultz
and Allan Berger on her wedding to Zvee James
Geffen, Son of Adelle and Ted Geffen.
IN MEMORIAM:
Dear Angel:
I want to thank you very much for
the Hiller’s gift card you so generously allowed me to have at Passover.
You have touched my heart and soul
with your kindness. I truly hope
that you and your family had a
wonderful Passover.
Dear Kari~
I would like to thank you and
Temple Israel families first for the
gift card that was very needed and
appreciated. Second, thank you for
inviting us to join the Temple Israel
Sedar. The evening provided my
small family with a very festive and
wonderful evening. We enjoyed
being a part of a very large and fun
loving family.
Jack Stone, Husband of Edith Stone. Brother
of Marcia Parven and Dr. Sidney (Betty) Stone.
Brother-in-law of Marvin (Donna) Berman and
Gerald (Vered) Berman.
E dwa rd Rosenberg , Hu sba nd of Shirle y
Rosenberg. Father of Arlene (Rick) Agree, Howard
(Brenda) Rosenberg and Marlene Rosenberg.
Grandfather of Marlo (Jason) Scott, Aaron Boesky
(Fiance Pretty Susanty Sumarno), Lena Agree, Joey
Agree (Fiance Haley Moore) and Stacy (Michael)
Zousmer. Great Grandfather of Ava and Aidan
Scott, Blayze Karp and Bradley, Lindsey and
Jamie Zousmer.
Alvira Perlman, Mother of Lori Brooks, Steven
(Nicki) Perlman and Sheryl (Robert) Anderson.
Grandmother of Garrett, Ilana and Austin Brooks,
Blake, Chase and Reed Perlman, Taylor Kirby
and Trent and Sloan Anderson. Sister of Mildred
Jacobson.
Florence Scheff, Mother of Mr. Leslie Robinson.
Grandmother of Stacey Porvin. Sister of Edward
Taylor. Great Aunt of Anthony (Jill) Schram, Lori
Schram, Marla (David) Wolfe, Darcy Schram and
Nicolas Schram. Great Great Aunt of Chloe and
Adin Schram.
Belle Schra m, Mother of Stuart Schra m.
Grandmother of Anthony (Jill) Schram, Lori
Schram, Marla (David) Wolfe and Darcy and
Nicolas Schram. Great Grandmother of Chloe
and Adin Schram and Claire. Sister of Edward
Taylor.
Barbara Eisenberg, Mother of Dr. Bruce (Beth)
Eisenberg. Grandmother of Evann and Alexa
Eisenberg. Sister-in-law of Gary and Barbara
Eisenberg and Rhoda Pollack.
Arthur Frohlich, Husband of Harriet Frohlich.
Father of Fran (Dr. Marvin) Sonne, Jerry (Joan)
Frohlich and Steve (Lilli) Frohlich. Grandfather of
Julie (Dr. Thomas) Song, Jaimee (David) Witten,
Amy (Michael) Brown, Lisa (Travis) Wheller,
Jeff rey Sonne, Jill Frohlich (Fiance Joe Martinez),
Jonathon Frohlich and Jennifer (Matthew) Cruger.
Great Grandfather of Aiden Song, Tyler Witten,
Ashleigh Brown and Cameron Wheeler.
30
David Novak, Father of Sophia Novak. Son of
Anita Novak (Thad Gutowski). Brother of Steven
(Rebecca) Novak. Uncle of Nicholas, Elizabeth
and Robby. Grandson of Harry Novak. Nephew
of Nancy and George Miron. Ex-Husband of
Heidi Dougan.
Mildred Belgrad, Mother of Barbara Frenkel.
Grandmother of Dr. Joel (Laura) Lattin, Brian
(Stacy) Lattin, Karen Belgrad, Amy (Dr. Michael)
Margolis and Dr. Elizabeth (Michael Kenwood)
Frenkel. Great Grandmother of Morgan, Alli,
Maxwell and Laney.
Ted C. Shapiro, Father of Michael (Paula) Shapiro
and Nancy (Robert) Crutchley. Grandfather of
Adam (Brenda) Shapiro, Lauren (Jay) Rosett, Jodi
(Steven) Bettinger and Matthew (Cher) Crutchley.
Great Grandfather of Riley and Reed Shapiro and
Chase and Levi Rosett.
Stanley Friedman, Father of Pegg y (Peter
Remington) Daitch, Joan (Lou) Slyker, Margery
(Bill) Lynch and Rodger (Kiki Nelson) Friedman.
Grandfather of Josh (Lisa) Daitch, Karen Daitch,
Andrew Slyker and James Friedman Lynch.
Brother of Ruth Insel and Betty Lublin.
Wayne Sonkin, Father of Benjamin and Eli
Sonkin. Brother of Tina (Pat) Herron and Jodi
Shpargel. Uncle of Chelsea, Elizabeth and Daniel
Herron and Seth Shpargel. Nephew of Harriet
Selik and Sydelle Sonkin.
Louis I. Cassel, Father of Judith (David) Kessler
and Debra (Michael) Rand. Grandfather of
Joshua and Ilana Kessler. Cousin of Dan (Emily)
Arnold. Brother-in-law of Walter (Linda) Levine.
Companion of Rae Mucasey. Also survived by the
family of Rae Mucasey.
Harry Weinstein, Father of Jerry (Adrienne)
Weinstein, Barbara (Steve) Hertz, Faye (Roy)
Greenberg and Judy (Dan) Segal. Grandfather of
Randy (Lisa) Weinstein, Adam (Leah) Raitt, Amy
(Scott) Besuden, Jenna and Lauren Hertz and Josh
and Jake Segal. Brother of Jack (Nancy) Weinstein
and Sylvia (Leon) Weber. Great Grandfather of
Rachel Raitt.
Sylvia Amber, Mother of Rhonda (Jonathan
Licht) Amber, Ben (Rachel) Amber and Betty
Amber. Grandmother of Troy (Carole) Amber,
Alex and Jake Amber, Eva (Wilson Frasca) Licht,
Rosalie Amber Licht, Ephron Amber Licht and
Jason, Sarah and Evan Stieber. Aunt of Linda (Dr.
Bernard) Kole. Great Aunt of Elizabeth, David
and Sammy Kole.
Shirley E. Schlussel, Sister of Myron A. Schlussel.
Aunt of Diane (Ronald) Davis. Sister-in-law of
Shirley Schlussel.
Milton Rochen, Father of Penny (Peter) Rochen
Brigham and Sura (Cassius) Johnson. Brother
of Herbert (Mavis) Rochen. Uncle of Donald
(Phyllis) Rochen.
Temple Israel
LARRY ABRAMSON JUNIOR CHOIR FUND
In Memory Of:
Eugene Zweig—Marcie & Sheldon Weinstein
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Samuel Katzman—Kate Haron
Morris Hartzman—Marion Rossman
ADMINISTRATOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor Of:
60th birthday of Stan Finsilver—Fran Victor & Bill
Harder
Marriage of Lindsay & Robbie, children of Toni
Levine—Yolanda & David Tisdale
GEORGE & SHIRLEY AGREE CARING
COMMUNITY BIRTHDAY PARTY FUND
In Honor Of:
Birthday greetings to Cheryl LaKritz—Marcie &
Sheldon Weinstein
In Memory Of:
Edward Rosenberg—Debbie & Henry Gornbein;
Jennifer & Rob Cohon
DONNA & ALLAN APPLE FUND FOR
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
SUSIE F. ARNOLD CHOIR FUND
In Memory Of:
Louis Cassel—Doreen & Stanley Millman; Beth,
David, Samantha & Scott Kirschner
Bonnie Sherr; Alvira Perlman; Sylvia Barr; Edward
Rosenberg; Burton Rissman—Emily & Dan Arnold
MAURICE EDWIN BARR HEBREW
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory Of:
Sylvia Barr—Gloria & Marvin Bookstein; Bert
Wember; Shelly & Paul Rubenstein; Doreen & Stanley
Millman; Judy & Martin M. Miller & Family
BARBARA E. BERNSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory Of:
Ted Shapiro—Marcia & Barry Auster
BROWN FAMILY HEBREW EDUCATION FUND
In Honor Of:
Leah Caminker’s graduation—Marcia & Larry
Brown
In Memory Of:
Earle Mostyn—Marcia & Larry Brown
MARLENE BUDMAN REMEMBRANCE
GARDEN FUND
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Sylvia Boberoff —Sandra & Edgar
West
Engagement of Aria & Evan, children of Mr. & Mrs.
Ricky Selik—Linda & Bobby Schmier
60th birthday of Stanley Finsilver—Sarah, Sy &
Steve Neuman
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Lloyd Finsilver; Marlene Budman—Shari & Stanley
Finsilver
COURTNEY LISA CANTOR ISRAEL TRAVEL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
“Special” birthday of Marilyn Weisberg—Barbara
& Allan Ben
www.temple-israel.org
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Cantor Michael Smolash & Neil
Michaels—Alan Nathan
CARING COMMUNITY FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of Olive, granddaughter of Lynn & Harvey
Rubin; Birth Georgia & Tate, grandchildren of Vera
& Jimmy Gell; Marriage of the children of Joan &
Fred LaBelle—Linda & Steve Weiss
Gersh Cooper becoming President of Temple Israel—
Julie, Billy, Lindsay, Ari & Emily Stern
Birth of Emma, granddaughter of Carole & Larry
Miller; Birth of Benjamin, grandson of Mr. & Mrs.
Melvin Menuck; Birth of Olive, granddaughter of
Lynn & Harvey Rubin; Birth of Georgia & Tate, twin
grandchildren of Vera & Jimmy Gell; Birth of the twin
grandchildren of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Liss—Julie &
Dennis Chaiken & Family
60th birthday of Stan Finsilver—Yolanda & David
Tisdale
Speedy recovery & good health wishes to Joan
Provizer—Julie Eisman & Jason Levy
Birthday greetings to Rabbi Paul Yedwab; Birthday
greetings to Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss; Birth of
Brady, grandson of Andy & Steven Weiss; Speedy
recovery of Audrey Kahn; Speedy recovery of Terry
Stein—Carolyn & Steven Marks
Speedy recovery of Philip Epstein—Barbara &
Michael Hechtman
Birth of Hudson, grandson of Renee & Joel Stillman—
Janice & Arnie Tracht
In Memory Of:
Julius Barry; Marilyn Cherney—Norman Trepeck
Anne Galindo—Linda & Tom Ditkoff
Burton Rissman—The Haffner Family; Linda &
Steve Weiss
Alvira Perlman—Diane & John Krawitz; Rhonda &
Steven Satovsky
Bobbie Eisenberg—Sharon & Allan Studenberg
Divora Disner—Laurie Lewin & Family
Seymour Schwartz; Don Reifler; Esenta Worshil;
Dr. David Friedman; Edythe Meyer—Carolyn &
Steven Marks
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Carole Silberstein—Karen, Keith, Ashley & Alex
Simmons
Shirley Stein—Dr. Benjamin C. Stein
CHAI DEVELOPMENT FUND
In Memory Of:
Jack Kaufman—Elaine & Richard Mullen
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Harold S. Jaffa; Sally Britchky—Sheri & David Jaffa
DOROTHY & ARNIE COLLENS FAMILY EVENT
FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of Simone, granddaughter of Elayne Sharon—
Dorothy & Arnie Collens
In Memory Of:
Mickey, beloved brother-in-law of the Schaar Family—
Dorothy & Arnie Collens
JOSEPHINE & HARRY COLTON SHABBAT
B’YACHAD AND COLLEGE FUND
In Memory Of:
Barbara Eisenberg; Annette Hamburger; Edward
Rosenberg—Didi & Richard Colton
CONCERT/LECTURE FUND OF TEMPLE ISRAEL
In Honor Of:
70th birthday of Stan Halprin—Carolyn & Arnold
Gordon
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Irving Rubin—Delores Michael
ETHEL & ROBERT DANTO CHILDREN’S
LIBRARY & MEDIA CENTER FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of Georgia & Tate, grandchildren of Vera &
Jimmy Gell—Marilyn & Rick Berman
In appreciation of Jodie Kanagur—Brett Katzen, Gabe
Singer, Josh Bertman, Ethan Ingber & Ben Cohon
Birth of Reese Nicole, granddaughter of Karen & Jerry
Kaufman—Cheryl & Barry LaKritz
ARTHUR DUBIN CHILDREN’S SPECIAL NEEDS
SCHOOL FUND
In Honor Of:
“Special” birthday of Art Dubin—Nadine & Harvey
Miller; Barbara & Larry Haber; Barbara & Shel
Weisberg
Speedy recovery of Lois Becher—Judy & Allan
Tushman
“Special” birthday of Leon Levine—Nancy & Harvey
Lash
Bat Mitzvah of Carly, granddaughter of Mr. & Mrs.
Vic Koblin; Bar Mitzvah of Todd, grandson of Mr. &
Mrs. Paul Silverstein—Barbara & Shel Weisberg
Speedy recovery of Dennis Shapiro—Susan, Howard
& Art Dubin
In Memory Of:
Earle Mostyn—Susan, Howard & Art Dubin
Steve Meltzer; Eugene Zweig; Dorothy Green—Judy
& Allan Tushman
Ronald Silberman; Sidney Schlaff —Nancy & Harvey
Lash
Eleanor Eisen—Susie & Howard Dubin
Beloved Great-Uncle of Julie & Michael Frishman—
Julie & Judd Hirschfeld
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Betty Segal; Matthew Segal—Miriam & Harry
Ehrlich
Merle Schneider—Leslie & Roger Black
ZACHARY M. TALAN EDELSON MACCABI
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
“Special” birthday of Sherry Singer; Birth of Olive
Noa, granddaughter of Nancy & Bobby Schostak—
Linda, Andy, Sarah, Adam & Noah Jacob
Speedy recovery of Marilyn Berman—Marilyn &
Danny Benjamin
Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Yedwab—Julie, Billy, Lindsay,
Ari & Emily Stern
In Memory Of:
Alvira Perlman; Leo Fogelman—Sherri & George
Glassman
Edgar Fenton—Linda & Andy Jacob
Leo Fogelman—Marilyn & Danny Benjamin
Annette Hamburger; A lvira Perlman—Elaine
Edelson
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Cindy Friedman—Sherri & George Glassman
STEPHANIE HOPE ELLIS COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory Of:
Stephanie Hope Ellis—Barbara & Barry Grant
ANNE & EDWARD FIENMAN COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of the grandson of Nancy & Jim Jonas; Marriage
of the children of Marlene & Michael Swarin—
Rosanne & Bennett Fienman
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Edward Fienman—Rosanne & Bennett Fienman
FINK FAMILY FUND
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Samantha, granddaughter of Lois &
Milford Singer—Shirley & Nate Fink
In Memory Of:
Florence Schaff —Shirley & Nate Fink
31
TRIBUTES
In Honor Of:
Birthday greetings to Mickey Mackey—Donna &
Allan Apple; Stacy & David Gordon
75th birthday of Sheldon Weisberg—Mickey & Cal
Mackey
Birth of the grandchild of Nancy & Jim Jonas; Birthday
greetings to Nickie Glasser—Donna & Allan Apple
In Memory Of:
Mickey Feinstein—Shelly & Howard Jacobs
Dan Niss; Esther Pastor—Donna & Allan Apple
Saul Waldman—Joan Rosen
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Richard Heimlich—Marlene Heimlich
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Berna rd A lter Gou r w it z — Sha ron & Dav id
Gourwitz
RABBI LEON FRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND
STEVEN GOTLIB MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory Of:
Mollie Stern—Jerry Stern
In Memory Of:
Burton Rissman; Ted Shapiro—Gail & Chuck
Taylor
Alvira Perlman—Sandy, Jackie, Jon & Lizzy Layne
FLORENCE A. GELLER FOOD FOR THE NEEDY
FUND
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Sharon Salomon—Laura & Ron
Miller
In Memory Of:
Alvira Perlman; Jerry Isler—Janet, Norb, Gillian &
Hannah Leonard
Lanie Pincus—Florence & Jesse Rice
Leonard Lerner—Roz Hayes
Edward Rosenberg; Beloved Mother of the Stanley
Schwartz Family; Lanie Pincus—Trudy Stearn
HARRY & SARAH LAKER MEMORIAL
CONCERT FUND
In Honor Of:
Birthday greetings to Miles Hurwitz; Wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Lance Levethan; Birthday
greetings to Joanne Hurwitz; Birthday greetings to
Todd Sachse; Wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs.
Leo Eisenberg; Birthday greetings to Chuck Sachse;
Birthday greetings to Barbara Schwartz; Birthday
greetings to Domenick Morda; Wedding anniversary
of Robin & Walter Hurwitz; Birthday greetings to Ina
Pitt; Wedding anniversary of Susan & Rabbi Harold
Loss; Birthday greetings to Francesca Levethan;
Birthday greetings to Isabella Levethan; Birthday
greetings to Gail Epstein; Birthday greetings to
Elyssa Molly Rhein Hurwitz; Birthday greetings to
Jill Mager; Wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Jon
Sloan; Birthday greetings to Barbara Sachse; Wedding
anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Todd Sachse—Andrea &
Ron Hurwitz
In Honor Of:
Jeff Leib being honored by The Optimist Club—
Yolanda & David Tisdale; Cheri & Stewart Epstein
In Honor Of:
50th wedding anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. David
Cohen—Millie & Mortie Feldman
Engagement of Arlene Weiss & Tony Payson—Caryn
& Harold Rothenberg
Birth of Olive Noa, granddaughter of Lynn & Harvey
Rubin—Yolanda & David Tisdale
Baby naming of Sophia, granddaughter of Linda &
Alan Gurvitz—Marlene & Ed Malkin
In Memory Of:
Jack Stone—Esther Weine
Lillian Fenton—Dayna & David Schlang
Ted Shapiro—Marcia & Roger Fenton; Mr. & Mrs.
Elliott Pollack; Elyse & David Foltyn; Deborah &
Stephen Paul; Popp, Gray & Hutcheson
Marvin Freedman—Julie, Paul, Bradley, Brandon &
Jessica Verona
Anne Osher; Edythe Meyer—Diane & Richard
Siriani
Fay Braver; Ted Shapiro—Cathi & Neil Lefton &
Family
Barry Ginsburg; Beloved Mother of Dr. & Mrs.
Michael Dorman—Caryn & Harold Rothenberg
Rita White—Barbara & Lenny Williams
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Charles Sherman—Belle Sherman
Frieda Rechter; Nathan Rechter—Herbert Rechter
DR. MORRIS L. & SHIRLEY HUTTON YOUTH
ACTIVITIES FUND
FRAN & CAL LEVEY NURSERY SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
DR. FREDRIC & LINDA GOLD NEWLYWED
MEZUZAH FUND
In Honor Of:
60th birthday of Stan Finsilver; Birth of the twin
grandchildren of Vera & Jim Gell; In appreciation of
the hospitality of Marilyn Leven & Charlene Dimond;
65th wedding anniversary of Bluma & Irving Elman—
Babs & Herb Kaufman
In Memory Of:
Patti Lynn Dube—Babs & Herb Kaufman
JASCHA GELMAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Thom Millman—Judy & Sandy
Gelman
GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND
In Memory Of:
Ted Shapiro—Sherrie & Norton Stern
GENERAL GIFTS FUND
TRIBUTES
ESTELLE HURWITZ BAR/BAT MITZVAH
MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory Of:
Edward Rosenberg; Elaine Ruth Finkelstein; Dorothy
Green; Natalie Steinik—Rosann Barak
Ron Silberstein; Alvira Perlman; Beloved Father
of Betsy & Mitchell Hollander—Ronda & Victor
Norris
Natalie Steinik—Marsha & Warren Kifferstein
In Honor Of:
Marriage of Susan, daughter of Debbie & Miles
Barnett—Linda & Fred Gold
ALBERT GOODMAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
In Honor Of:
60th birthday of Gary Goodman—Lauri & Jeffrey
Schwalb; Judy & Joel Miller; Sheri & Robert
Rotenberg
In Memory Of:
Joel Levy—Ruth & Owen Stern
GOODMAN FAMILY JUDAICA MUSEUM FUND
In Honor Of:
Good health wishes to Susan Loss—Natalie & Sidney
Blatnikoff
In Memory Of:
Edward Rosenberg—Enid & Gary Goodman
Edythe Meyer—Teri & Mark Goodman
32
In Honor Of:
Morry Hutton, receiving National Council of Jewish
Women’s Youth Award; Baby naming of Anneliese,
daughter of Dr. Olga & Todd Swanson—Shelley &
Lenny Hutton
In Memory Of:
Leo Fogelman—Lori, Ben, Jamie & Brandon David
Natalie Steinik—Shelley & Lenny Hutton
GLORIA & ALLEN KAFTAN SHABBAT
CANDLESTICK FUND
In Memory Of:
Alvira Perlman; Edward Rosenberg; Saul Waldman—
Geri & Mel Kaftan
STEPHAN ROSENBERGER KANDEL NURSERY
SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of Olive Noa, granddaughter of Lynn & Harvey
Rubin; Birth of Marley Jean, granddaughter of Denise
& Richard Zuckerman—Laurie & Steven Lewin
In appreciation of Cindy Kandel—Erika Iafrate
“Special” birthday of Stan Finsilver—Janice & Arnie
Tracht & Family
BABS & HERB KAUFMAN LISTEN IN FUND
JOYCE KELLER & MICHAEL A. WALCH MIKVAH
FUND
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Rabbi Marla Hornsten—Amber
Gilmore
Mazel Tov to Amber Gilmore on her immersion into
Judaism—Elaine Bertsch
Birth of Charlie Albert, son of Mikki & Ivan Frank—
Joyce Keller & Michael Walch
BERTHA & HARRY KIFFERSTEIN SENIOR
ADULT PROGRAMMING FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of the grandchild of Debbi & Harvey Stybel—
Marsha & Warren Kifferstein
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of The Laker Family & a wonderful
concert—Joni & Neil Satovsky; Rhoda & Russell
Horton; Ellen & Fred Bean; Cheri & Stewart Epstein;
Susan & Jeffrey LaKritz; Donna & Allan Pearlman;
Annette & Dr. Allen Stone
“Special” birthday of Renee Laker—Donna & Allan
Pearlman
“Special” birthday of Bonnie Glass—Helen Glass
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Max Glass—Helen Glass & Family
JOSEPH & BESSIE LEBOWSKY NURSERY
SCHOOL FUND
In Memory Of:
Brian Fetter; Milton Rochen—Fran & Cal Levey
LARRY LEVIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
In Memory Of:
Lillian Fenton; Annette Hamburger—Arlene &
Douglas Pierce & Family
Anne Osher; Lillian Fenton—Elaine & Mel Raznick
SAMUEL TODD LEVINE BABY BOOK FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of Olive Noa, granddaughter of Lynn & Harvey
Rubin—Rhonda, Steven, Jennifer, Cory, Matthew,
Bret & Nicole Satovsky
60th birthday of Stanley Finsilver—Ruthe Levine
Birth of Judah Matthew, grandson of Judy & Jack
Rosenzweig—Ileene & Seymour Zate
“Special” birthday or Ruthe Levine; “Special” birthday
of Regene Schmier—Helen Levine
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
David Burdowski—Helen Levine
LIBRARY FUND
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Nikki Wald—Karen & Larry Farber
Birth of Lucy Rose Meteyer— Shelli & Hesh
Zicherman, Barb & Ron Meteyer, Gertrude & Berl
Zicherman, Rose Meteyer & Therese Turner
Mazel Tov to Sharie Gladner upon her election as
President of Temple Israel Sisterhood—Sandee &
Bernie Glieberman
In appreciation of Judge Bernard Friedman—Marlene
& Michael Swarin
“Special” birthday of Randi Sakwa—Julie, Billy,
Lindsay, Ari & Emily Stern
In Memory Of:
Anne Osher—Janice & Arnie Tracht
Barry Ginsburg—Sally Jarvis
Earle Mostyn—Margie & Bob Franklin
Ted Shapiro—Laurie & Steven Lewin
Otto Isler—Jeannette & Michael Wertheimer
Lou Cassel—Ivajean & Milton Erlich & Linda &
Murray Goldenberg
Jean Mathews—The Mellin Family
Dick Salaman—Sheri & Jay Abramson
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Fannie Shapiro—Marvel & Maurice Shapiro
Sarah Jacobs— Muriel & Dr. Bertrand Jacobs
Temple Israel
BERNARD E. & BERNICE S. LINDEN FINE ARTS
FUND
In Honor Of:
Jeff Leib for his special recognition from The Optimist
Club; Bat Mitzvah of Samantha, granddaughter of Lois
& Milford Singer—Bernice & Bernie Linden
In Memory Of:
Hilda Erman—Lois & Milford Singer
PRAYERBOOK FUND
In Memory Of:
Beatrice Balkan—Laurie & Dr. Jeffrey Fischgrund,
Michelle, Marcy, Mark, Andrew & Melanie
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Michael Nelkin—Loretha Nelkin
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND
NEWMAN FAMILY FUND FOR LIBRARY
PROGRAMS & RESOURCES
FAYE & DON REIFLER MEMORIAL YOUTH TRIP
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ROSALYN LINER & BARRY LINER CONCERT
FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of Marley, granddaughter of Denise & Richard
Zuckerman—Natalie & Sidney Blatnikoff
“Special” birthday of Judy Siegel—Carolyn & Steven
Marks
In Memory Of:
Arthur Frohlich; Manny Franklin; Edythe Meyer—
Natalie & Sidney Blatnikoff
Carl Siegel—Judy & Kent Siegel
LIPSON FAMILY MINYAN FUND
In Honor Of:
“Special” birthday of Dee Fishman; 50th wedding
anniversary of Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Steuer; “Special”
birthday of Marvin Aronovitz; “Special” birthday
of Rhody Kaskel; In appreciation of The Lambert
Family—Stacy, David, Samantha & Jacob Gordon
In appreciation of our Temple Clergy—Nancy &
Ken Lipson
Speedy recovery of Lois Gerenraich—Carol & Jerry
Israel
Mother’s Day greetings to Carol Colman, Linda
Gurvitz & Lauren Gurvitz—Ben Gurvitz
In Memory Of:
Alla Ruben—Nancy & Ken Lipson; Honora Lipson
ADRIENNE MILIN BAR/BAT MITZVAH
PRAYERBOOK FUND
In Honor Of:
80th birthday of Jerry Light; 80th birthday of Harold
Glass—Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Solomon
In Memory Of:
Marcia Roth—Karen & Ricky Erlich
HARRY & PEGGY MILLER MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Larry Miller—Laurie Lewin
60th birthday of Gary Goodman; Good health wishes
to Susan Loss; Bat Mitzvah of Zoe Yedwab; Marriage
of the children of Mr. & Mrs. Elliot Parr—Carole &
Larry Miller & Family
In Memory Of:
Norman Lacoff; Ted Shapiro; Edward Rosenberg—
Margi, Danny, Geoffrey, Lisa & Michael Werber
Alvira Perlman; Edward Rosenberg; Burton Rissman;
Ted Shapiro—Sheila & Mark Fenton
Rebecca Green; Ted Shapiro—Suzi & David Wiener
Terry Bowers; Faye Saffer; Harold Haas; Lee Wenokur;
Harry Shulman; Martin Hollander; Bertha Siegel;
Lillian Fenton; Anne Osher; Sidney Schlaff —Carole
& Larry Miller & Family
Ted Shapiro—The Gitler Family; Stephanie & Jared
Miller; Joel Adelman
CHARLES A. MILLION & CAROL MILLION RAF
CAMP & RABBINICAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Anita Hack—Emily Kaufman,
Aaron Rudman, Brent Feldman, Jared Katzen, Andrew
Schneider, Matthew Chayet, Ian & Allison Reid
HELEN M. PICKETT CHILDREN’S READING
FUND
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Ben Paull—Norinne Paull Selesko
www.temple-israel.org
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Danielle Keith—Pat & Richard
Foreman
In Memory Of:
Don Reifler—Carolyn & Steve Cohen; Dr. Amy
Marks Swedler; Georgette & Jerry Turken
Rita Wayne—Amy, J.J., Madison & Morgan Reifler
Faye Reifler & Don Reifler—Cathy & Mark Hyams
In Honor Of:
Birth of Jenna Mary, granddaughter of Janie &
Michael Roth—Bonnie Shapiro
SAMSON FAMILY MINYAN FUND
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Elissa Kline—Carol & Jerry
Israel
Good health wishes & Happy Passover to Rabbi Joshua
Bennett—Barbara & Norman Samson & Family
In appreciation of Bob Appel—The Pastor Family
In Memory Of:
Lou Cassel—Barbara & Norman Samson & Family
Carol Sheiner & Dr. Leo Sheiner—Wilma Katz
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Parents, Son, Brother & Niece—Sylvia & Ronald
Block
SCHELBERG FAMILY SHABBAT BIRTHDAY
BOOK FUND
In Honor Of:
Good health wishes to Jim Schelberg—Essie & Bob
Stillman
In Memory Of:
Beloved Father of the Bratt Family—Ellen & Marc
Whitefield
DR. ROSE MALACH SEXTON MEMORIAL
FUND
In Honor Of:
“Special” birthday of Brenda Felsenfeld; Best wishes
to Eli Maroko in his new office—Jayne, Lee, Seth &
Alex Gold
SUSAN SHANKER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
“Special” birthday of Alan Must—Margo & Michael
Goldman
Birth of Georgia & Tate, grandchildren of Vera &
Jimmy Gell—Janice & Arnie Tracht
EVAN SHAPIRO FUND FOR THE FIGHT
AGAINST CANCER
In Memory Of:
Edward Rosenberg; Barbara Eisenberg—Carla &
Howard Schwartz
DEBRA & JOSEPH SILVER L’DOR V’DOR,
GENERATION TO GENERATION
FAMILY GARDEN PERPETUATION FUND
In Memory Of:
Lillian Fenton; Helaine Friedman; Mitchell Gerber—
Debbie Morof Silver & David Silver
KOLE-OTIS-SKLAR FAMILIES EARLY
EDUCATION FUND IN MEMORY OF SHEILA
OTIS SKLAR, ROSE WEIDER & IRVIN OTIS
In Memory Of:
Irvin Otis—Rhonda Amber & Jonathan Licht;
Cyndi Stone; Linda & Steve Mondrow; Temple Israel
Religious School Staff; Stacie & Jeff Rein
Sylvia Amber—Mr. & Mrs. Norman Licht; Elissa &
Danny Kline
SOMLYO FAMILY MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory Of:
Roy Somlyo—Lillian & Monroe Title
ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER
ENDOWMENT FUND
In Honor Of:
Bar Mitzvah of Adam Katzman—Paula & John
Polan
In Memory Of:
Milton Rochen—Barbara & Abe Weberman
Jeff Yellen—The Shaw Family
33
TRIBUTES
In Memory Of:
Charles Kamp; Irving Phillips—Jean & Peter
Million
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Elaine Beneson—Harriett &
Morton Freedman
In appreciation of Rabbi Harold Loss—Linda &
Murray Goldenberg; Cathy & Joel Serlin; Linda &
Bill Horn
Best wishes to our Clergy for a Happy & Healthy
Passover—Ben Gurvitz
Speedy recovery of Thom Millman—Barbara &
Larry Dubb
Good health wishes to Susan Loss—Judy & Harold
Etkin
In appreciation of Rabbi Paul Yedwab, Rabbi Marla
Hornsten & Rabbi Joshua Bennett—Marla SchramWolfe & David Wolfe
Bar Mitzvah of Seth Canner—Karen & Alan Tesser
Birthday greetings to Natalie Pelavin—Linda &
Steven Weiss
Mazel Tov to Cheryl Dworman for being invited to
join the Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society—Debbie &
Jeff Chutz & Sharon & Bob Rudin
“Special” birthday of Roger Black—Sue & Sandy
Birnholtz
In appreciation of the hospitality of the Bertman
Family—The Elbinger & Jaffa Families
Bat Mitzvah of Maggie Rose Waszary; Speedy recovery
of Bryna Pepper—Barbara & Mickey Wenokur
80th birthday of Irving Leider—Renee & Jerry
Gerger
In appreciation of the Temple Israel Clergy—Miriam
Ehrlich; Harriette Mellin; Alan Nathan
In appreciation of Rabbi Paul Yedwab—Harriette
Mellin
In appreciation of Rabbi Marla Hornsten—Linda &
Tom Nathan
Bat Mitzvah of the granddaughters of Elaine
Brickman—Janet & Jerry Rosman
Birthday greetings to Harold Rothenberg—Marcie &
Sheldon Weinstein
In Memory Of:
Marvin Freedman; Elaine Finkelstein—Sherry Katz
& Joseph Lipson
Nathan Lachman—Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Aronoff
Jeanette Goldberg—Sheri & Jay Abramson
Alvira Perlman—Maxcine & Stewart Sherman
Jerry Schlussel—Sandra & Robert Feldman
Ted Shapiro—Cheryl & Barry LaKritz; Linda &
Steven Weiss; Nadine & Harvey Miller
Fay Braver—Lois & Alvin Rubin
Ann Sherman—Adelle Kress
Esenta Worshil—Arnie Weintraub
Norman Lacoff—Sheri Feigelman-Abramson; Sharyn
& Alan Cornfield; Carol & Robert Vitarelli
Leo Fogelman—Rhona & Alan Gorosh
Ronald Silberman; Norman Lacoff; Saul Waldman—
Renee & Jerry Gerger
Arthur Frohlich—Merle & Chuck Wolfson
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Rose Nankin—Linda Arens
GEORGE & ANNE ROTH YOUTH EDUCATION &
AWARENESS FUND
STARK FAMILY FUND
In Memory Of:
Benetta Racliffe; William Traitel; Sara Chaben—Arnie
Weintraub & Eileen Hyman
Ed Goodman; Manny Franklin; Dr. David Friedman—
Arnie Weintraub
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Bobbie Warsh—Allison, Michael,
Phillip & Matthew Weinstein
YALDEINU FUND
In Honor Of:
50th birthday of Steve Sallen—Helene & Jeffrey
Stewart
In Honor Of:
In appreciation of Danny Singer—Wendy, Larry &
Jared Kohlenberg
In Memory Of:
Sam Bernstein—Marilyn & Sid Rubin
Louis Cassel—Ida & Alan Nathan
ALICIA JOY TECHNER MEMORIAL FUND
YOUTH ISRAEL PILGRIMAGE FUND
MAURICE M. & EVE STEWART MEMORIAL
FUND
In Memory Of:
Alicia Joy Techner—Babs & Herb Kaufman
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD FUND
In Honor Of:
Bat Mitzvah of Soralee Broida—Mr. & Mrs. Norman
Schwartz
In appreciation of Tony Ortiz—The Temple Israel
Brotherhood
In Memory Of:
Earle Mostyn—Ellen & Frank Wolff; Shellie & Steven
Achtman
Manny Franklin—Marilyn & Gil Cohen
Barry Rubin—Shellie & Steven Achtman
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Phyllis Barr—Ruth Beresh
TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD YOUTH FUND
TRIBUTES
WEINSTEIN ISRAEL TRIP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
Get well wishes to Elissa Kline—Camille McMillan
In Memory Of:
Manny Franklin—Irene Fox
TEMPLE ISRAEL TREASURES TRIBUTE FUND
In Honor Of:
Good health wishes to Dr. Allen Horowitz—Ida &
Alan Nathan
In Memory Of:
Manny Franklin—Linda & Murray Goldenberg;
Ivajean & Milton Erlich; Rae Peltz, Beverly & Hy
Deal; Linda Markle, Arlene Weinberger; Marilyn &
Rickie Emmer; Sandy & Leonard Mege; Lillian &
Monroe Title
Ruth Ross—Bert Wember
Leo Fogelman—Marilyn & Rick Berman & Family
Ruth Caplan Savage; Carol Sheiner; Dr. Leo Sheiner—
Ida & Alan Nathan
DOROTHY THAL SUMMER CAMP FUND
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Joseph Grossman—Gordon Grossman
THE TOBIAS FUND
In Memory Of:
Ted Shapiro—Bobbi & Rob Gordon
LEONARD & ROSLYN TRUNSKY COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Honor Of:
Birth of the granddaughter of Ruth & Bruce Aaronson;
Birth of the great-granddaughter of Roz & Leonard
Trunsky—Juanita Victor
Speedy recovery of Udas Blank—Roslyn & Leonard
Trunsky
JACKIE UNATIN MEMORIAL CHANUKAH
FUND
In Honor Of:
Birthday greetings to Lindsey Jaclyn Zousmer;
Birthday greetings to Aaron Duberstein—Arlene &
Rick Agree
In Memory Of:
Edward Rosenberg—Jodi & Kevin Neff; Seymour
Grundy; Paula & Jay Mellin
Annette Hamburger—Eric Unatin & Steve Goren
34
In Honor Of:
Birth of Dylan Samuel, grandson of Dr. & Mrs. Bruce
Gursky—Barbara & Howard Leshman
Speedy recovery of Sheila Rosenfeld—Laini & Larry
Freed & Family
Bar Mitzvah of Bradley Rostker—Loretta & Larrie
Globerson
“Special” birthday of Phyllis Brickner—Sheri &
Robert Rotenberg
In appreciation of Rabbi Joshua Bennett—The Adult
Learning Institute
In Memory Of:
Alvira Perlman—Debbie, Milt, Noah, Zack & Max
Stern
Sylvia Amber—Marilyn & Hy Blinder
Burt Rissman—Ruthie & Harold Wolkind
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Jack Freed—Laini & Larry Freed & Family
JUDITH & RICHARD ZATKIN YOUTH FUND
In Honor Of:
Michael Rubyan’s graduation from the University of
Michigan—The Apel Family
FUNDS BEING FORMED
Celebrate with
Temple Israel!
Honor Special Birthdays,
Anniversaries and More!
Temple Israel would like to honor
t he “sp e c i a l ” bi r t hd ay s a nd
anniversaries of you and your
loved ones.
If you have a loved one who is
celebrating a 70th, 75th, 80th, 85th,
or 90+ birthday, please let us know
so we can acknowledge this special
occasion in the Messenger.
Similarly, if you or your family
members are celebrating a “special”
anniversary: 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th,
45th or 50+, please let us know that,
too!
Information should be shared with
Karla Barnett at 248-661-5700 or
[email protected]. Please let
us k now a few mont hs in
advance so we can include this
information in our publication in a
timely manner. Thank you! We look
forward to celebrating with you.
DR. STEPHEN BENDIX MEMORIAL FUND
In Memory Of:
Leslie Colburn; Iris Gorzeck—Judy & Dr. Joel
Miller
SUZANNE KNIGHT MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Birthday greetings to Connie Ross—Linda & Steven
Weiss
In Memory Of:
Alvira Perlman—Nancy Krawitz
DR. DENNIS KOVAN MEMORIAL FUND
In Honor Of:
Speedy recovery of Myron Kazdan—Sandra & Edgar
West
In Memory Of:
Sylvia Barr; Gilbert Schwartz—Sandra & Edgar West
& Dr. Brandon West
NORMAN ROSS MEMORIAL FUND
Marking Yahrzeit Of:
Norman Ross—Ronna Ross & Steven Schwartz
We Are
Celebrating...
Marian & Lou Klein
66th Anniversary
May 2
Dorothy Haber
90th Birthday
June 2
Susan & Howard Levin
45th Anniversary
June 16
Phyllis & Stanley Berger
50th Anniversary
June 20
Jerry & Larry Cooper
45th Anniversary
June 22
Sheri & David Jaffa
40th Anniversary
June 29
Eunice Michelson
75th Birthday
July 14
Temple Israel
Tear Out & Mail-in Registration Form
Complete and return to: Temple Israel, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323. Please enclose a check
made payable to Temple Israel in the appropriate amount or include your credit card information.
Please include the names of all adults in your party and the ages of all children attending. Attach a separate sheet if necessary.
Friday, June 26, 6 PM, Shabbat Picnic (RSVP by Monday, June 22)
_____ Adults @ $12
_____Children 12 and Under Free
Total $_______
Please print first and last names of all adults in your party ____________________________________________
Ages of children
________________________________________________________________________
__________________
Friday, July 17, 6 PM, Shabbat Picnic (RSVP by Monday, July 13)
_____Children 12 and Under Free
Total $_______
Please print first and last names of all adults in your party ____________________________________________
Ages of children
________________________________________________________________________
__________________
Name:
_______________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City/Zip: __________________________________
Check enclosed for: _______________________________
Visa/MC #: ______________________________________
Exp. Date: _________________________________
Please seat us with ____________________________________________________________________________________
Please note: 3% of all dinner proceeds are donated to MAZON
TEMPLE ISRAEL TRIBUTE FORM
Name:
Your Name:
Your Address:
In honor of
In appreciation of
City/State Zip:
Speedy recovery of
In memory of
Marking yahrzeit of
Your Phone:
Please make a contribution to the following fund:
For (Bar Mitzvah, wedding etc.):
$10.00 Contribution
$18.00 Chai contribution
From:
$25.00 Library book dedication
Please send acknowledgment card to:
$50.00 Ora V' Simcha book dedication
Name:
$100.00 Prayer book dedication
Address:
Other, please specify:
City/State Zip:
Make checks payable to Temple Israel and send to
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Check enclosed
Number:
www.temple-israel.org
Visa
Phone:
Master Card
Exp. Date:
35
REGISTRATIONS/DONATIONS
_____ Adults @ $12
USPS 538-040
5725 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323
248-661-5700 Fax: 248-661-1302
Information Hotline: 248-661-5733
Tyner Religious School: 248-661-5725 Fax: 248-661-5790
Early Childhood Center: 248-661-5750
www.temple-israel.org
Volume 51 • June/July 2009 • Number 5
Affiliated with the
Union for Reform Judaism
PERIODICAL
POSTAGE PAID
at
Pontiac, MI 48343
Time sensitive material enclosed.
Rabbi ................................................................................ Harold S. Loss
Rabbi .............................................................................. Paul M. Yedwab
Rabbi ........................................................................... Joshua L. Bennett
Rabbi ..........................................................................Marla R. Hornsten
Rabbi .........................................................................Jennifer T. Kaluzny
Cantor ...........................................................................Michael Smolash
Cantorial Soloist .................................................................Neil Michaels
Executive Director ........................................................David M. Tisdale
Chief Financial Officer......................................................Nickie Glasser
Administrator ........................................................................ Rick Goren
Director, Education & Lifelong Learning .......... Rabbi S. Robert Morais
Director, Early Childhood Center ......................................Bryna L. Leib
Director, Family Life Center ...............................................Kari Provizer
Director, Programming ................................................... Tracie Fienman
Director, Libraries and Media Center .................Lauren Marcus Johnson
Director, Communications .................................................. Kathy Nolan
President ....................................................................... Gerson I. Cooper
Vice President ........................................................... Stanley H. Finsilver
Vice President ........................................................... Marc G. Whitefield
Vice President ....................................................................... Julie August
Vice President ...............................................................Edward M. Royal
Treasurer............................................................................... Hilary King
Secretary ................................................................................ Joyce Keller
Past President................................................................ Robert J. Gordon
Rabbi Leon Fram ...................................................................(1895-1987)
Rabbi M. Robert Syme ......................................................... (1920-2003)
MAZEL TOV
to our
5769 Î 2009
Graduation & Confirmation
Classes!