THE OCTOBER 2013 / VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 Temple Chronicle C O N G R E G AT I O N FROM THE RABBI'S STUDY RABBI BARRY BLOCK Dear Friends, I’ve heard more than a few jokes about a rabbinic “Installation.” A rabbi is not, after all, a dishwasher. The Installation will be a very special time for my family and me, as we revel in our new community. Toni and I are most grateful to Kennon Goldsholl and Julie Shindler, to Leah Elenzweig and to all the volunteers who have gone and will go far above the call of duty to make the occasion sacred. Even more important, a congregation that nears its sesquicentennial marks an historic moment. After two difficult years, Congregation B’nai Israel has elected a new rabbi. Now, congregation and rabbi embark on our shared future, together. And we invite the wider community of Central Arkansas to celebrate with us. At the Installation, you and I will pledge our commitment to this partnership. I make a covenant to serve the congregation faithfully, and to articulate a vision for a future that follows a glorious if imperfect history. And the congregation promises to respond, to engage with your still-new rabbi’s vision with both warm embrace and careful critique. Still, after the Installation, transition will continue. For example, I am still experiencing each holiday with you for the first time. “What will the rabbi want to change?” is a question that I am only slowly beginning to ponder. And change will come slowly, deliberately, with consultation and with notice. Transition will continue, albeit in a new and gentler form, for another year or two. Installation is a moment when congregation and rabbi open ourselves up to the holiness of the journey on which we are embarking together. Yes, a journey. Let us continue moving forward, together, toward a future of divine service for Congregation B’nai Israel within our sacred walls and throughout Central Arkansas. On October 11-13, let us celebrate the journey’s formal beginning, together. Shalom, Barry Block B’ NA I ISRAEL Worship at a Glance Friday, October 4 Classical Style Shabbat Service “Why Did Reform Judaism Change?” Candles & Kiddush: Nan Selz & Chris Barrier Reading: Laura Joseph Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood Friday, October 11, 8:00PM Mishkan T’filah Service Installation of Rabbi Block Installation and Remarks by Rabbi Steven Fox, Chief Executive of the Central Conference of American Rabbis Candles: Toni Dollinger Block, Gay Block & Billie Parker, Dottie Block, Debbie Dollinger Kiddush: Gus, Robert, and Daniel Block, Mark and Todd Dollinger Oneg Sponsor: Dottie & Gus Block, Gay Block & Billie Parker, and the Congregation Friday, October 18 Mishkan T’filah Service B’not Mitzvah Weekend of Silvana Berlinskiand Gina Kokes “What is the “Bar Mitzvah Revolution?” Candles & Kiddush: Silvana and Ariel Berlinski, Gina and Charles Kokes, and families Oneg Sponsor: In honor of the B’not Mitzvah of Silvana & Gina by their friends Friday, October 25 Camp B’nai Israel Service followed by Dinner “The Continuing Blessings of Classical Reform Judaism” Candles & Kiddush: Sherry and Steve Weinberg Oneg Sponsor: Sisterhood All Shabbat Services begin at 6:15, unless stated otherwise. 6:15 Services are preceded by a Kabbalat Shabbat reception at 5:45. Temple B'nai Israel Newsletter, Volume 13, Issue 9 October 2013, published monthly by Temple B'nai Israel 3700 Rodney Parham, Little Rock, AR 72212 President's Message Dear Fellow Congregants, My message to you this month focuses on the Installation of Rabbi Barry Block as the spiritual leader of Congregation B’nai Israel. The beautiful invitations that we all received in September provided information regarding the many services and events planned for the weekend of October 11-13. The details of the weekend can also be found in this issue of The Chronicle and online at www. bnai-israel.us. All events are underwritten by the Congregation B’nai Israel Endowment Fund. The installation is an historic event in the life cycle of our congregation. Congregation B’nai Israel has not installed many rabbis, in fact in the last 87 years there have only been three such occasions. On Friday night October 11th, we will join together and unite our congregation and our rabbinic leader at a very special Shabbat evening service. There will be many guests from out of town and from our local community in attendance. The Shabbat morning service on October 12th will honor the Rabbinic Search Committee and the Transition Committee for their hard work and service to our congregation over the last couple of years. Those who will be honored include Search Committee co-chairs Janet Korenblat and Jack Grundfest and committee members Mac Lyons, Jerry Jacobson, Andy Lawton, David Bauman, Carmen Arick, Scot Goldsholl, Russ Parish, Stacey Ronnel, Amanda Ferguson, and Eugene Krupitsky, Transition Committee co-chairs Emily and Rich Lewis and committee members Annabelle Tuck, Kennon Goldsholl, Meg Marion, Muriel Lederman, Philip Axelroth, Andy Lawton, Joy Figarsky, Iris Oliva, Jack Grundfest, Janet Korenblat, Russ Parish, Ellyn Polsky, and Shae Simoneau. On Saturday night we will have an opportunity to celebrate Rabbi Block’s installation and the future of our congregation. We will begin with a cocktail reception followed by a Havdalah service led by LaFTY. A beautiful and delicious dinner featuring our Arkansas harvest will spotlight the abundance THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 2 of our state’s delicious products. The B-Flats will provide wonderful music so that we can dance and enjoy the evening. On Sunday our Religious School will have their own Installation of Rabbi Block. Children and parents will come together to mark this special occasion. Our children are our most important asset. Their participation in this ritual will build a strong foundation for their relationships with Rabbi Block and the congregation. Throughout the weekend we will join together in ritual and celebration. These events will be highlighted by the community of our congregation and guests, good food, and the beautiful surroundings of our Temple. The incredible duo of Kennon Goldsholl and Julie Shindler, co-chairs of the Installation Weekend are working hard to make the weekend special. Thank you Julie and Kennon for your leadership. I look forward to seeing you at Temple as we honor this sacred occasion and the many blessings of installing Rabbi Barry Block as Rabbi of Congregation B’nai Israel. LEAH ELENZWEIG Altar Flowers Friday, October 4, 2013 In memory of Syd Waltzer By: Rabbi Gene and Bobbye Levy Friday, October 11, 2013 In Honor of the Installation of Rabbi Block By: Sisterhood In memory of Bessie Brown Carb By: Rita Fagan Friday, October 18, 2013 JERRY ALDRICH Father of Kennon Goldsholl, father-in-law of Scot Grandfather of Sarah, Jacob, and Leah EULA MAE SONNIER Grandmother of Arduse Sonnier BESS PEARL Aunt of Ellyn Polsky and great aunt of Julie (and Phil) Elson In memory of Dina Sherb de Berlinski By: The Berlinski Family In memory of James B. Pfeifer By: Jim Pfeifer, Dr. Robynn Zinser, and Jade Pfeifer If you would like to sponsor the flowers and/or oneg for an upcoming Shabbat, please call Laura Joseph or the Temple office. Laura Joseph can be reached at 501-664-5442 or [email protected]. Toda Rabah THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 3 TODA RABAH Many thanks to our September volunteers: so much for opening your beautiful home to our congregation for Tashlich services again this year. We appreciate your hospitality. A huge thank you to our Temple musicians David Bauman, Jana Cohen, Russ Parish, Steve Bauman and Charlie Friedman for the beautiful music you provided during the Holy Days. It took a lot of extra practice and time-- we are so grateful. To all of you and Jeff Neuhauser thank you for the beautiful Shabbat music during September. The Healing/Renewal Service was beautiful. Thank you Jana, Trudy Jacobson, Becky Scallet, Kennon Goldsholl, Annabelle Tuck, Beth Levi, Carmen Arick, and Joanne Matson. Our annual "Standing on their Shoulders" Cemetery visit was better than ever this year. Thank you Jim Pfeifer, Becky Scallet, Sydney Alman, Joe Stafford, and Candyce Hinkel for making this such an amazing experience. Carol and Allan Mendel, Naomi Stratton, Katie Stratton, and Chloe Stratton, Sarah Johnson, Jan Alman, Larry Alman, Ellen Kaufman and Sheree Meyer thank you for your help as well. Amanda Ferguson thank you for helping organize the Religious School teachers and children for this event. Doris Krain we all appreciate your wonderful photos. Thank you for taking pictures (and videos) at our events and sharing them with us! Lori and Josh Shemper thank you both so much for hosting the very first Junior, Junior Youth Group get together at your home. The 3rd-5th graders had a blast! To our office volunteers- thank you so Thomas Termite much: Milt Baer, Madelon Scallet, Aniko Diamant, Kirsta Nigro, Pest Control, Inc. Eleanor Wolff, Janet Korenblat, Muriel Lederman, and Bill Cohn 7701 Cantrell • P. O. Box 7292 we appreciate your help so much at this time. To the dynamic duo Little Rock, AR 72217 of Rita Fagan and Jo Lawton thank you both so much for all of the HENRY THOMAS 225-2119 / 225-1463 yummy meals and prenegs duringyour September-including of the Protecting home and family since all 1952 Pizza (not quite) in the Hut! Rita, Tracie Spivey, Jo Lawton thank ARKANSAS CLINIC, out P.A. to all of you for getting the September issue PSYCHIATRIC of The Chronicle Providing Services for Adults, Children, Adolescents & Seniors us. Becky Marks, Scot Goldsholl, Goldsholl, Jim Pfeifer, BRITT BOSWELL, LCSW BRADLEY C. DINER,Leah M.D. FORD, LCSW LYLE, M.D.Roberts, JANE Mac Lyons, Jane Roark,CARLENE Susanne Trudy Jacobson, SUSAN REASONER, LCSW Jared CARLTON BURGE, Spencer Psy.D Lexi Elenzweig, Lucy Goldman, Storthz, and CHRISTOPHER A. LAMPS, M.D. Mackey thank you for cooking and serving dinner at Our House 28 Rahling Circle 448-0060 as representatives of our congregation. A special thank you to Meg Marion for the beautiful roundL.challah rolls she made forINC. Coffee, HARRY EHRENBERG & ASSOC., Cake and Conversation in September. SUITE 312 • 1405 N. PIERCE LITTLE ROCK, AR 72207 generous sponsors (501)663-6321 EUGENE H. LEVY, Rabbi SHERI SIMON, Educator/Administrator DAVID BAUMAN, President KENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executive V.P. JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P. MAC LYONS, Treasurer JO LAWTON, Secretary Little Rock, AR Permit No. 1306 PAID September was an extremely busy month at Temple and there are lots of people to thank for their contributions of time and talent. Our amazing volunteers are incredible! Thank you to Debbie Diner for making the High Holiday gift bags of apples and honey that Rabbi Block presented to grieving families on behalf of the Caring and Sharing committee. Kathy Grundfest, Kennon Goldsholl, and Toni Block--thank you for sending our congregation’s college students a Rosh Hashanah care package with challah and other holiday treats! Thank you Meg Marion for making and delivering the High Holiday gift bags with homemade challah, honey and apples to our new and potential members. Thank you Ricard Estelita for the beautiful Bimah flowers on the High Holy Days. They complimented and enhanced our surroundings in the Sanctuary. Kirsta Nigro and the ladies of Sisterhood- we are all so grateful for the beautiful Erev Rosh Hashanah Oneg. It gets bigger and better every year! Thank you to the Men’s Club for all of your work during the Holy Days. From the ushers Philip Axelroth, Bernie Bevill, Van Gates, Bill Jacobson, Glenn Block, Annabelle Tuck, Steve Bauman, Mac Lyons, Micky Simon, Marla Shivers, Jerry Jacobson, Leon Marks, Rich Lewis, Sam Nickol, and Robert Navra to the Break the Fast co-ordinated by Neil Elenzweig with lots of help from Glenn Block, Rita Fagan, and Bernie Bevill to the building of the Sukkah by Glenn Block, Al Hendrix, Steve Weinberg, Barry Goldman, Joshua Jacobi, Rich Lewis, Bernie Bevill, Dave Polner, Monty Fein, Phil Axelroth, Matthew Lopas, Martin Ferguson and grill master Neil Elenzweig you all did so much for our congregation! Shelly Baron, Eugene Krupitsky, Jonathon Dranoff, Hannah Blackburn Parish and LaFTY- thank you so much for leading and providing music for the wonderful children’s High Holy Day services. Merrick Fagan thank you so very much for performing the sacred mitzvah of blowing the shofar during our High Holy Day services. We are all grateful for your talent and your lungs. 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We’ve chosen the phrase as our Lifelong Learning theme this year as we begin a new year of celebration, study, and reflection. Please watch for Adam Rhine’s beautiful graphic design. His piece was created around the Chazak, Chazak theme just for us. It will help you recognize the Adult Education offerings. “Chazak …is a blessing aimed at the entire congregation marking the milestone and accomplishment that occurs throughout each and every year. The Torah readings are “re-cycled” each year when we begin the cycle anew every Simchat Torah. Even though the written words of the text stay the same from year to year, there is always more to learn from this ancient text and all of the wisdom that has come since. Each year what we bring to the Torah changes, as each year our views and experiences are different. Rabbi Ben Bag Bag said, “Turn it and turn it and turn it, for everything is contained within it.” If we are open, we can draw strength from the Torah each time we read it, just as the Torah draws strength and life from us each time. Rabbi Harold Kushner teaches, “When I pray, I speak to God. When I study Torah, I keep quiet and let God speak to me.” Our tradition teaches that when we examine and wrestle with the texts of the Bible and related texts, we find meaning and purpose in our lives, giving us strength. I hope you will take advantage of the adult education opportunities to enrich your mind and strengthen your soul. Ellyn The Lifelong Learning program of Congregation B’nai Israel is supported in part by a generous grant from the Ottenheimer Brothers Foundation. THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 4 READERS WANTED FOR READ-ALOUD-A-THON When: JEWISH BOOK MONTH (Heshvan) Sundays, Oct. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, Nov. 3rd 10:30-11:00AM Where: Sunday School Classes, Grades K-5th How: First you choose your favorite grade. Then we help you choose books from our Religious School Library.* You can participate once or many times. Just call or e-mail Madelon Scallet if you would like to read aloud: 501-673-4176 or [email protected]. If you are young or old, dramatic or inhibited, man or woman, we want You! *Your personal library of Jewish children’s books would be welcomed. Sisterhood thanks Kirsta Nigro for chairing the Rosh Hashanah reception; she did an amazing job! Thanks also to all who prepared food, donated funds, and helped with the set up. All of you are greatly appreciated. Richard Estelita and About Vase donated the Bimah flowers for the Holy Days. Thank you, they were beautiful. Going forward, About Vase will provide the Altar Flowers for each Shabbat. Thank you Richard! WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Miriam Clark 100 Park Dr., Apt 632 Maumelle, AR 72113 (901) 857-1545 Miriam is a sales manager for the Crown Plaza. Her daughter, Sophia Drenning (6), attends Religious School Jeff & Melanie Nodelman 4 Redcoat Lane, Little Rock, AR (501) 228-8803 Jeff is VP for Marketing & Communication for the American Taekwondo Association. Melanie is a Dental Hygienist. They have two children attending Religious School: Dylan (9) and Spencer (12) Lifelong Learning Adult Religious School Instructor: Rabbi Block We didn’t all go to Religious School. Some of us went but didn’t listen. And it’s been a while. Sunday, October 20 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. "What We Believe" - Rabbi Block reviews the basics of Jewish belief with adult discussion. Sunday, October 27 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. "What We Do" - Rabbi Block will touch on highlights of Jewish religious practice in ways that are accessible to all, irrespective of prior knowledge, and stimulating for meaningful Jewish life today. Jewish Family Matters Sunday, October 6 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. – "Passing on the Blessing" Facilitators: Emily and Rich Lewis Blessings can be powerful connectors. Think about what it feels like to bless and be blessed. Bring the experience into your home, spreading gratitude and spirituality through your family. STUDY GROUPS The Al Barron Book Group Coordinator: Lynn Greenberg Sunday Mornings 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the Temple Library The group selects and reads a wide range of books of Jewish interest. Membership is open to all and new members are always welcome. Coffee, Cake, and Conversation Facilitated by: Rabbi Block The second Tuesday of the month August through June 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Woodland Heights, 8700 Riley Drive Enjoy a light lunch and informal conversations with the Rabbi addressing current events and a variety of Jewish topics of interest to the participants. THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 5 SPECIAL EVENTS A Morning of Torah, Cooking, Baking and Mitzvah Saturday, November 2 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Facilitator: Marcia Mermelstein MSW and “Pie in the Sky” business owner Begin with an intimate prayer experience. Wrap around the lessons in the family story of Isaac, Rebecca, Jacob and Esau. Cooking, eating, and pie baking will follow the biblical themes. Getting Over Getting Older Sunday, November 3 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Facilitator: Marcia Mermelstein, MSW For baby boomers and those who love them! What, in fact, does older age bring and how will it be different for boomers than for the generations that came before? Let’s talk. TORAH STUDY Torah in the Center Instructor: Rabbi Block The Rabbis of old taught us that the world depended upon three things: Torah, Worship and Loving Deeds. This year we are renewing our journey in Torah with these exciting Torah learning opportunities. Shabbat Morning Torah Study Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Coffee and Bagels Look for meaning in the weekly parasha (section) that we read. No Hebrew knowledge is required; only a willing heart and an open mind. Thursday “Torah Lunch and Learn” Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BYO Lunch and Study Study the Book of Isaiah, continuing this group’s awesome 13 year journey through history and heritage of our people. No Hebrew knowledge is required and you can join the group at any time. MONDAYTUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY TISHRI 5774 - HESHVAN 5774 11:30 am Coffee, Cake & Conversation 7:00 pm JFAR Board Meeting CHRONICLE DEADLINE 6:00 - 8:00 pm Confirmation Class Erev Sukkot Heshvan 12 7:00 - 8:30 pm Judaism 101 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Torah Lunch and Learn Sukkot 7:30 am Executive Board Meeting 9:30 am - 10:45 am Shabbat Torah Study 10:30 am Shabbat Service & B'not Mitzvah of Berlinski/Kokes 6:15 pm Mishkan T'filah Shabbat Service Sukkot 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Reception Sukkot 6:30 pm - Installation Evening Celebration 12:00 pm - Kiddush Luncheon feat. Vicki Reikes Fox, "Shalom Y'all" Heshvan 13 Heshvan 14 Heshvan 15 1718 19 7:00 - 8:30 pm Judaism 101 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Torah Lunch and Learn 8:00 pm Mishkan T'filah Shabbat & Installation of Rabbi Block, featuring Rabbi Steven Fox, Chief Executive, CCAR followed by Gala Reception 10:30 am - Shabbat Morning Service Tenenbaum Center 11:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 9:30 am - 10:45 am Shabbat Torah Study Heshvan 7 Heshvan 8 1112 6:15 pm Classical Style Shabbat Service 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Reception Sukkot 7:00 pm Temple Board Meeting Sukkot 4:00 - 6:30 pm Cooking at Our House Jewish Book Month 9:00 - 10:00 am Beginning Hebrew Reading 9:00 am - 12:15 pm - Religious School 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Judaica Shop Open 10 - 11:15 am - Adult Religious School 11:30 - 12:30 pm - Hebrew Reading II 1:00 - 3:00 pm - LaFTY Simchat Torah 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Torah Lunch and Learn Heshvan 27 7:00 - 8:30 pm Judaism 101 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Torah Lunch and Learn Heshvan 23 Heshvan 24 Heshvan 25 Heshvan 26 27 282930 31 11:30 - 12:30 pm - Hebrew Reading II 10 - 11:15 am - Adult Religious School 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Judaica Shop Open 9:00 am - 12:15 pm - Religious School 9:00 - 10:00 am Beginning Hebrew Reading Jewish Book Month 6:15 pm Camp B'nai Israel Service & Dinner 5:45 pm - 6:15 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Reception October 15 for NOVEMBER CHRONICLE DEADLINE: 11:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:00 am Camp B'nai Morning Program 9:30 am - 10:45 am Shabbat Torah Study Heshvan 16 Heshvan 17 Heshvan 18 Heshvan 19 Heshvan 20 Heshvan 21 Heshvan 22 20 212223 24 25 26 Jewish Book Month 9 - 10 am - Beginning Hebrew Reading 9:00 am - 12:15 pm - Religious School 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Judaica Shop Open 10:00 - 11:15 am - Rabbi David S. Goldstein Conversion to Christianity in the Middle Ages 11:15 am - Religious School Installation/Brunch 11:30 - 12:30 pm - Hebrew Reading II 1:00 - 3:00 pm - LaFTY Heshvan 9 Heshvan 10 Heshvan 11 13 141516 Jewish Book Month 9:00 - 10:00 am Beginning Hebrew Reading 9:00 am - 12:15 pm - Religious School 10:00 am - 12:00 pm - Judaica Shop Open 10 - 11:15 am - Passing on the Blessing 11:30 - 12:30 pm - Hebrew Reading II 12:15 pm - Jr. Youth Group (Grades 6-8) Patriot Day Heshvan 6 7:00 - 8:30 pm Judaism 101 Heshvan 2 Heshvan 3 Heshvan 4 Heshvan 5 6 789 10 6:00 - 8:00 pm Confirmation Class 11:30 am - 1:00 pm Torah Lunch and Learn Torah on Tap Dinner (TBD) Tishri 28 Tishri 2 Tishri 3 Heshvan 1 Heshvan 2 12 3 4 5 SUNDAY OCTOBER 2013 Sarah Mendel Johnson 11 Judith Lansky Sydney Alman 18 Scot Goldsholl A'90 Judy Pearlstein Jason King 25 Larry Townley A'72 Howard Knoff 10 Larry Alman A'84 Phyllis Scharff 17 Dan Phillips A'83 Gus Block 24 Robbin Gordon 26 David Alexander Mary Machen 19 Greg Parham A'94 Ed Figarsky Warwick Sabin Leslie Singer 12 Justin Collins Jordan Collins Sheila Griffin 5 TUESDAY 27 Janice Kane Sue Maddison Cohen Townley 20 Gene Lockwood Russ Parish 13 Annette Arnold Allan Gold Eleanor Wolff 6 WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 2013 28 Shelly Baron 21 Sue Berger Angie Boury David Gerson Jo Lawton 14 Julia Hart Hildegard Sherman Julie Shindler Larry Townley 7 Pat Highley Samuel Willis Maddie Townley THURSDAY 29 Janet Crafton Stephanie Wheeler 22 Jim Pfeifer A'84 Susan Schmitz Lucette White 15 Sherrill Bernstein Joy Figarsky Jay Marks Corky Schroeder Samuel Siegel 8 Susie Rosenthal FRIDAY 1 Tony Mobly A'00 Brian Marshall If you would like to sponsor the flowers and/or oneg for an upcoming Shabbat, pleases call Laura Joseph or the Temple office. Laura Joseph can be reached at 501-664-5442 or [email protected]. Hannah BlackburnParish 4 Patrick Ifrah A'00 Suzi Davis Scott Levine MONDAY 3 Manford Levy Earl Magdovitz John Selig Malia Anderson Lexi Elenzweig Gracen Grundfest SUNDAY 501-664-3343 • [email protected] www.FiberSeal.com Len Johnson & Protecting and Caring for Fine Interior Fabrics, Carpeting, and Rugs. www.FiberSeal.com 30 23 M. Sorrels A'85 Jay Fullerton Sara Goldsholl Draven Orleanski 16 Billie Parker Shira Rothberg Ben Prousnitzer 9 Neil Elenzweig Steve Ronnel Lit Rosen Carole Weisbly Hunter Magdovitz SATURDAY 2 Brad Joseph A'90 Chris Barrier Janet Korenblat Steele Strauss THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 8 Yahrzeits YAHRZEITS - OCTOBER 2013 OCTOBER 4 Celia Adler Nathan Axler James S. Binder Rosetta Stifft Blass Helen Lockwood Eichenbaum Stanley Fine Dolores Greenberg CharlesH. Gurinsky Rosa Samuels Hess William Simon Kramer Seward Louis Landauer Milton Loeb, Sr. Armand Morton Marks Lee Eisen Marks Hannah Berger Ottenheimer Irvin H. Sachs Manie Schuman George Wolff OCTOBER 11 Alice Kramer Altheimer Phillip G. Back Pauline Blass Morris N. Donner Lee Greenberg Kim Grundfest David Baer Levi Elizabeth Pfeifer Levy Maxwell Joseph Lyons, Sr. Patsy Stern Rubin Lawrence Rudolph Shirley Levin Sherman Fay Miller Sloan Fred M. Smoler Cynthia Weintraub Weber Mae Louise Strauss White Samuel Young Judaic Items for Every Occasion OCTOBER 18 Joe Berger Raymond E Block, Jr. Berta Rosenberg Cohn Patricia Fendler Adolph Gruner Harry Kahn Emanuel G. Levy David Louis Menkus, Sr. Rita Carolyn Moses Jacob Oberferst Esther Polsky Ostrow James B. Pfeifer Jewel Altschul Pollock Loryeen Samuels Rose Louise Belle Rudolph Eva Dreeben Safferstone Bertha Alyce Shlenker Henry Edward Spitzberg OCTOBER 25 Vernon L Adams Elizabeth Weitzenhoffer Blass Jonas Hirsch Epstein Tillie Feibelman Dorothy Berger Goldberg Mark Z. Greenberg Gladys Ottenheimer Hirsch Rosa Kahn Arthur E. Korenblat Minnie Frank Lasker Pauline Levy Max Meyer Moses Joseph Pasink Mervin Reines Charles Rocker Aline R. Salinger Rose Schwartz Ben S. Thalheimer Syd Waltzer COFFEE, CAKE, AND CONVERSATION Tuesday, October 8, 11:30 am,Woodland Heights “The Ever-Changing Role of the Rabbi” Please join us for a light lunch ALL ARE WELCOME! JUDAISM 101 Thursdays, October 3, 10, 18, 24 Judaica Shop 7:00 – 8:30 pm Open Sundays during Religious School 10:00 - 12:00 Weekdays by appointment, call Bonnie 247-4050 Please support our generous sponsors TORAH LUNCH & LEARN Thursdays, October 3, 10, 18, 24 Join Us in the Library! 11:30 – 1:00 3400 old cantrell road • little rock, ar 72202 501.603.9200 • www.aboutvase.com Temple Funds ARNOLD MAYERSOHN LEADERSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF: The Speedy Recovery of Blanche Alman Loris & Jay Fullerton Janet Mayerson IN MEMORY OF: Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Loris & Jay Fullerton Janet Mayerson RABBI EUGENE & BOBBYE LEVY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND N MEMORY OF: Rene Levy Loris & Jay Fullerton Janet Mayerson Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Ginger Goodman THE BAUMAN MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF: David Bauman Steve Bauman Jana Cohen Charlie Friedman Russ Parish for the Music for The High Holidays Sheri & Micky Simon THE STORTHZ RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF: The Birth of Alta Luna Lewis, granddaughter of Emily & Rich Lewis Sheri & Micky Simon & Family THE MEMORIAL FUND FOR YOUTH & CAMP IN HONOR OF: The Speedy Recovery of Blanche Alman Iris & Robert Oliva THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 9 THE GENERAL FUND IN MEMORY OF: Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman The Goldberg Family Faye, Stanley & Dave THE VOGEL CARING & SHARING FUND IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Jerry Bronfman Galina & Michael Krupitsky Dr. Robert Bronfman Galina & Michael Krupitsky Selma Koenig Carole & Gary Weisbly Barbara Phillips Van Gates Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Ellie Koenig Moore Sheri & Micky Simon & Family Carole & Gary Weisbly THE ENDOWMENT FUND IN HONOR OF: The Speedy Recovery of Blanche Alman Miriam & Leonard Hasson Gloria Sack IN MEMORY OF: Dr. Jerry Bronfman James S. Comerford Dr. Robert Bronfman James S. Comerford Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Roslyn Applin Kennon & Scot Goldsholl THE SALINGER LANDSCAPE FUND IN HONOR OF: The Birth of Mary Claire Cotton, great granddaughter of Mac Lyons Sheri & Micky Simon & Family IN MEMORY OF: Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Mac Lyons Corky Schroeder THE HARVEY LUBER FUND IN HONOR OF: The Speedy Recovery of Blanche Alman Iris & Robert Oliva The Speedy Recovery of Douglas Butturff Iris & Robert Oliva The Birthday of Toni Dollinger Block Iris & Robert Oliva The Anniversary of Leah & Neil Elenzweig Iris & Robert Oliva Tracie Spivey Iris & Robert Oliva IN MEMORY OF: Rene Rothenstein Leff Sheri & Micky Simon & Family Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Audrey & Don Evans Iris & Robert Oliva THE RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND IN HONOR OF: Rabbi Barry Block Mussar Va’ad Rabbi Barry Block on the occasions of his installation Sheri & Micky Simon IN MEMORY OF: Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Van Gates THE PFEIFER COMMUNITY OUTREACH FUND IN MEMORY OF: Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Eleanor Wolff THE CEMETERY FUND IN MEMORY OF: Rosalyn “Ros” Snyderman Sandra & Hollis Pruitt THE BOBBYE & RABBI LEVY CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF: Betty & Rene Levy Sue & Stu Baum Malcolm Rosenthal Trudy & Jerry Jacobson Rene Levy Margo & Bob Bycer Kathy & Jack Grundfest Dina & Patrick Ifrah Trudy & Jerry Jacobson Galina & Michael Krupitsky Gene, Eleanor Ruth, Rebecca Ruth & Jennifer Watson Raida Snyderman Tracye & Larry Townley THE YAHRZEIT FUND IN MEMORY OF: Bess Byers Alana Friedman Miriam Sanders Dickinson Sandra & Hollis Pruitt S. Lasker Ehrman Sylvia Ehrman Green Sylvia Berger Ehrman Sylvia Ehrman Green Lasker Ehrman, Jr. Sylvia Ehrman Green Lasker Ehrman Mac Lyons Dorothy & Louis B. Goldberg Faye & Jack Marks Max A. Heiman Alana Friedman Joseph Kaufman Ellen Kaufman Elizabeth Loebner Janice Thurow Betty Lyons Mac Lyons Charles Rodell Daniel & Lucy Rodell Dr. L. Howard Schwander The Howard Schwander Family Pauline Stern Bobbye & Rabbi Gene Levy Sam Strauss, Jr. Nancy Fred Sadick Susan Strauss “WE'RE STANDING ON THEIR SHOULDERS" At Oakland Jewish Cemetery, September 8 Religious School Corner THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 10 CAMP B’NAI ISRAEL Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26 An “Undernight” family Shabbat dinner and late night for children in grades K – 4 (5:45p.m. – 9:30 p.m.) An “Overnight” Family Shabbat dinner and sleep-over for children in grades 5 – 9 (5:45 p.m. – 10:00 a.m. Sat. morning) The Theme: “Superheroes – Muscles and Mensches” ol Religious Scho Kick-Off Event THANKS TO OUR TEACHERS! Judaism has been transmitted from teacher to student for thousands of years. As Pirkei Avot (Teachings of Our Fathers) teaches us, “Moses received Instruction – Torahfrom Sinai, and passed it on to Joshua; and Joshua to the elders, and the elders to the prophets; and the prophets passed it on to men of the Great Assembly.” Our Religious School teachers are the most current links in this chain receiving and passing on our Jewish tradition. Todah Rabah, many thanks to them for their dedication to this important work. Kindergarten – Amanda Williams 1st Grade – Jan Osmundson 2nd Grade – Laura Joseph 3rd/4th Grades – Dave Polner 5th Grade – Richard Estelita 6th Grade – Ilyssa Foxx 7th Grade – Joanne Matson 8th Grade – Jealene and Dale Cohen 9th Grade – Russ Parish 10th Grade - Rabbi Block Hebrew – Lynn Greenberg Madrichim (Teen assistants): Sydney Alman Daniela Berlinski Lexi Elenzweig Lucy Goldman Jacob Goldsholl Jared Mackey Jonah Marion Brianna Polner FRIDAY NIGHT: 5:45 p.m. Shabbat reception/oneg 6:15 p.m. Religious School Shabbat students participate in the service 7:15 p.m. - Shabbat family camp-style dinner 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Camp games and activities including campfire, s’mores, and sing-along 9:30 p.m. - younger children depart. Camp activities continue for participants in grades 5 –9 and Madrichim. Saturday morning dismissal – 10:00 a.m. LAFTY NEWS LaFTY was honored to be joined by so many children and families for our two high holiday services in September. We would like to especially thank Eugene Krupitsky, Jon Dranoff, and Hannah Blackburn-Parish for their help in making these two services so enjoyable. October LaFTY Schedule 13th: LaFTY Meeting 1:00-3:00 pm 27th: LaFTY Meeting 1:00-3:00 pm *Please Note: Between now and November there will be additional Conclave Planning Meetings that fall outside of the regular LaFTY Meeting times. Times and Dates TBD. Please remember to mark your calendars for NFTY Southern Fall Conclave in Little Rock, November 22-24! If you are interested in hosting teens in your home for the weekend, please contact Shelly Baron at [email protected] or (501) 655-2243. THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE / OCTOBER 2013 VOLUME 13 ISSUE 9 PAGE 11 Announcements MAZEL TOV PARTY PALOOZA UPDATE EUGENE H. LEVY, Rabbi SHERI SIMON, Educator/Administrator EUGENE H. LEVY, Rabbi EUGENE H. LEVY, Rabbi DAVID BAUMAN, President SHERI SIMON, Educator/Administra SHERI SIMON, Educator/Administra KENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executive V.P. DAVID BAUMAN, President DAVID BAUMAN, President JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P. KENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executive KENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executive V MAC LYONS, Treasurer JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P. JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P. JO LAWTON, Secretary MAC LYONS, Treasurer MAC LYONS, Treasurer JO LAWTON, Secretary JO LAWTON, Secretary to Mac Lyons on the recent birth of his great-granddaughter, Mary Claire Cotton, born to Whitney and Chris Cotton in Dallas. Multiplying Mac’s simchas, he looks forward to the wedding of his granddaughter, Leigh Wills, to Austin Winans, later this month, also in Dallas. Leigh is the daughter of Mac’s daughter, Kathy, and her husband, Jim Wills. Sunday, October 6th | 11:30 am-1:30 pm At the home of Dr. Jeffrey Neuhauser 8 Chenal Circle, Little Rock THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE THE TEMPLE TEMPLE CHRONIC CHRONIC THE ADDRESS SERVICE REQ EUGENE H. LEVY, Rabbi 3700 Rodney Parham • Little Rock, AR 72212 SHERI SIMON, Educator/Adminis (501) 225-9700 3700 Rodney Parham • Little Roc 3700 Rodney Parham • Little Rock DAVID BAUMAN, President (501) 225-9700 http://bnai-israel.shorturl.com (501) 225-9700 KENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executiv http://bnai-israel.shorturl.c JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P. http://bnai-israel.shorturl.c MAC LYONS, Treasurer ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED JO ADDRESS LAWTON, Secretary SERVICE REQ Congregation THE TEMPLE CHRONI Congreg B’nai Israel Congrega B’nai Isr Isr B’nai ADDRESS SERVICE RE Online registration for Summer 2014 is officially opened. SPONSORS SPONSORS We have an early-bird discount in place through the end of October to incentivize early registration. CHRONICLE SPONSORS ARKANSAS MEDICAL ARKANSAS MEDICAL 3700 Rodney Parham • Little R (501) 225-9700 http://bnai-israel.shortu This night is all about Cigars and Bourbon tasting with a few tasty appetizers to boot. Enjoy a Gentleman’s evening out in the screened in porch while you smoke a cigar. You will learn a little more about Bourbon and be sent home with 5 premium cigars. 3 spots left at $100/ticket Breakfast At Tiffany’s Saturday, October 26th | 6:30pm At the home of Meg Marion 16 Waterbury Court, Little Rock Wear your PJs and Bling. Drink a luscious cocktail to go with the fabulous brunch. Enjoy girlfriends and chatting. The culinary magic begins at the intersection of Silvana’s Argentinian flair with Meg’s California sensibilities. Enjoy empanadas, quiches, scones, and baked gouda, along with something fruity. 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Shindler Senior Vice President Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Congregation B’nai Israel PAID Little Rock, AR Permit No. 1306 3700 Rodney Parham • Little Rock, AR 72212 3700 Rodney Parham (501) • Little225-9700 Rock, AR 72212-2437 http://bnai-israel.shorturl.com www.bnai-israel.us (501) 225-9700 www.bnai-israel.us ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED THE TEMPLE CHRONICLE BARRY BLOCK, RabbiRabbi EUGENE H. LEVY, LEAH ELENZWEIG, President SHERI SIMON, Educator/Administrator DAVID BAUMAN, Executive V.P. DAVID BAUMAN, President JANET KORENBLAT, Admin. V.P. KENNON GOLDSHOLL, Executive V.P. PATRICK IFRAH, Treasurer JACK GRUNDFEST, Admn. V.P. CARMEN ARICK, Secretary MAC LYONS, Treasurer JACK GRUNDFEST, Immediate Past President JO LAWTON, Secretary ELLYN POLSKY, Director of Lifelong Learning SHAE SIMONEAU, Interim Administrator FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE IN MAKING DONATIONS ENCLOSED IS MY GIFT OF $_______________________________ DONATED: q In honor of q In loving memory of q Wedding q ______ Anniversary q ______ Birthday q Bar/Bat Mitzvah q Speedy Recovery q Confirmation FOR: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE SEND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO: _____________________________________________________________ FROM: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ PLEASE APPLY THE DONATION TO: ___________________________________________________________________ q q q q q q q Endowment Fund Mayersohn Leadership Fund Grundfest Fund Vogel Caring & Sharing Children’s Library Fund General Fund Pfeifer-Isacson Youth Scholarship Fund q q q q q q q Sustaining Fund Cemetery Fund Bauman Music Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Salinger Landscape Fund Lois G. Stern Library Fund Harvey Luber Fund ADDED INSTRUCTIONS: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ q q q q q q Storthz Religious School Fund Memorial Fund for Education & Youth Pfeifer Community Outreach Fund Memorial Fund for Prayerbooks President’s Discretionary Fund Rabbi Eugene & Bobbye Levy Fund for Camp Scholarship & Youth CONGREGATION B’NAI ISRAEL 3700 Rodney Parham Road Little Rock, AR 72212-2498 “Thou art the living God, Thy words bring life and light to the soul.”
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