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Temple Adath B’nai IsraelP.O. Box 5265Evansville, Indiana 47716

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The TABI TimesFrom the Rabbi

Shalom to one and all in the TABI family. On Rosh Hashanah, I spoke about my desire to take our congregation on a trip to Israel – to see first hand the land of our ancestors and experience the power of walking in the footsteps of Jewish history. These are some of the words I shared that night:

“I would like to travel to Israel with you. I would like us to travel to Israel this coming summer. There is no better time than now, to make a connection, to bridge a potential gap – to enrich our Jewish identity. I have been in touch with my previous educator in New Jersey who ran all of our trips and with the travel agent we used many times to begin to sketch out what a TABI experience in Israel would look like. We will land in Tel Aviv and journey straight to Jerusalem. We will stop as we climb upwards towards Jerusalem at the scenic overlook near Hadassah hospital to take in the spectacular view of the Old City. We will journey through each of the historic quarters of the Old City and pray at the Western Wall. We will also pray with the Women of the Wall who have set up the first egalitarian joint opportunity for men and women to pray together at this holy site.

We will see the holy sites of our Christian and Muslim brothers and sisters and experience the power of Jerusalem as an international city. We will experience the modern sites of West Jerusalem, visiting museums, graves and memorials including Yad Vashem. We will hopefully experience Shabbat at the magnificent campus of the Hebrew Union College with the leaders of the future.

We will journey up Masada – reliving the perilous moments of the zealots fighting for Jewish survival against the romans. We will swim in the Dead Sea and journey to the beautiful port city of Eilat. We will visit my friend Ron on Kibbutz Yahel and see a modern Kibbutz in action and experience Reform Judaism in the desert. We will explore the modern city of Tel Aviv and the historic ruins throughout the country. We will then visit the Jezreel excavations being carried out by U of E professors and students and actually join them on their dig. Our journey will be for members of TABI and their families. In future years, I hope to travel with a broad base coalition from our community, but I want our first trip to be for us – the TABI family.”Almost thirty individuals from our congregation stated that they might be interested in joining the trip – so, now the planning begins. I would like to invite those who are interested in joining us in Israel this summer to attend a planning meeting on Tuesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM. Please email the office: temple@templeabi.org or call the office 477-1577 and RSVP for this meeting. If you are interested in going on the trip but can’t attend the meeting, please email us that information.It is my hope to have a preliminary itinerary, dates and costs of the trip prepared for this meeting. I hope to see many of you on the 11th and to make this sacred pilgrimage with you this coming summer.

Gary A. Mazo, Rabbi

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Yahrzeit Observances_____________________________________

May their memories live on for a blessing

November 1 / 08 Cheshvan Jesse Green, Helen TrockmanNovember 2 / 09 Cheshvan Abe Klezmer, Anna D TrockmanNovember 3 / 10 Cheshvan Max Green, Howard P. TrockmanNovember 4 / 11 Cheshvan Dora M. Goldman, Regina Kaiser, Heiman, Trockman Rabin

Yitzhak November 5 / 12 Cheshvan Isaac Abels, Ann Rothman StoneNovember 6 / 13 Cheshvan Lillian S. Norman, Simon WittNovember 7 / 14 Cheshvan Ellen L Essig, Earl FrumkinNovember 9 / 16 Cheshvan Tillie WolfsonNovember 10 / 17 Cheshvan Nathan TeplitzkyNovember 11 / 18 Cheshvan Jesse D. Fine, Marjorie HaasNovember 12 / 19 Cheshvan Rosalind Deckelbaum, Ernest Nadelstein, Barney

Wigodner, Irving Wigodner, Sylvia Fishman WigodnerNovember 13 / 20 Cheshvan Lillian W. Lessure, David J. RosenbergNovember 14 / 21 Cheshvan Ellen Frumkin, Henry Silver, Jennie YosowitzNovember 16 / 23 Cheshvan Myra NeustadtNovember 17 / 24 Cheshvan Philip S. Hamburg, Albert Lobel, Rose Magazine,

Harold Marver, Roland Sackett, Freda SenzellNovember 18 / 25 Cheshvan Dave Abels, Jack Kessler, Gertrude RosenblattNovember 19 / 26 Cheshvan Sadie Goldman, Doba MazoNovember 20 / 27 Cheshvan David Packer, Abe SchultzNovember 21 / 28 Cheshvan Robert GreenNovember 22 / 29 Cheshvan Evelyn Ruth Dumes, Max Hamburg, Edward Kweskin November 23 / 01 Kislev Michael Scott Rubin, Abe Schatz, Gertrude ShavitzNovember 24 / 02 Kislev Henrietta Balkin, Gustav Opie, David SolomonNovember 26 / 04 Kislev Morton Wise NewmanNovember 27 / 05 Kislev Sam AbelsNovember 29 / 07 Kislev Irving Levin, Dorothy Schneider LillyNovember 30 / 08 Kislev Arlene Bronstein, Dr. Heiman G. Lieberman, Minnie Opie

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The President’s Perspective

This season is a wonderful time of year. Sukkot marks the beautiful change in colors of the leaves in our trees and then we have Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is marked by the family gatherings that always occur. Regardless of location family members seem to find a way to be brought together. A nice meal, some football games, and a little togetherness are all expected occurrences at this season.

With this wonderful sense of home and family, I want to remind each of you that a similar special feeling of family is inherent in our congregation. Our Shabbat services and the multitude of other social events and educational opportunities create a shared moment for our religious family. We all share the pride for each B’nai Mitzvah. Whether you are new to the community or have enjoyed Evansville for multiple generations it is our home and Temple Adath B’nai Israel is the center of religious focus. As this season moves indoors I ask that each of you please spend some additional time with your religious family. Please join us at services.

Jeffrey Berger, our synagogue Treasurer, will be reaching out to each of you. Please re-consider your financial support of the Temple. Please help protect and preserve our religious home and programs.

On behalf of the Board of Directors, and my family, please enjoy this season with good health and happiness.

Marc Fine

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! Welcome to our newest members of TABI. We are delighted to have you join our temple familyand we were happy to meet you in the Sukkah at Sunday School!

Jonathan (Jon) and Vanessa Evan 429 West 9th Street

Owensboro, KY 42301

207-491-7834 Jon 207-491-7835 Vanessa

Jon, Vanessa, and their children, Sara, age 6, and Sam, age 3, moved to Owensboro earlier this year when Jon was named Head Coach for the Brescia College Soccer team. During his career, New England native Jon has coached soccer for various teams around the country. Vanessa, born in the French West Indies and raised in Montreal, is taking classes at Brescia. Both of them are looking forward to being involved in our Temple.

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11/01 Sarah Stone Laramie11/02 David Andrew Sater

Jakob Asher11/03 Nancy Tarsitano Drake11/05 Bruce Schatz

Beth Goldman11/06 Brian Katz11/08 Robyn Newell Sarett

Loui SombergMichelle Karp

11/09 Lenard PearsonMaren Elizabeth Pellett

11/10 David Alan TrockmanJonathan Solomon Stone

11/12 Sara Gurley Bothwell11/13 Havi Troffkin11/14 Benjamin S. Trockman

Jim Trockman11/15 Mark Davis11/16 Mari Ann Huber

Jonathan Weinzapfel

11/17 Steve Kornick11/18 Sharon Trockman11/19 Margaret Pearson

Joshua Richard Trockman11/21 Jill Trockman

Dr. Lawrence Katz11/22 Candy Sabel11/23 Andrea Goldman

Elliott Rose Kendall11/24 Becky Gold11/25 Kimberly Ann Siegel McMahon

Brian Jeffrey NewmanMyron Forman

11/27 Suzy Simon FinkJennie Rebecca Ebeling

11/28 Diane KatzDavid Pellett

11/29 Joy Fine11/30 Malcolm Andrew Cook

November Birthdays

Over 90

11/29 Merral & Deena Lewis

November Anniversaries

Myron Forman, 11/25/12 Lenard Pearson, 11/9/23

Congratulations, Marilyn Adler! Marilyn became a great-grandmother on September 27 when a twin girl and boy were born to Marilyn’s granddaughter, Lindsay and Lindsay’s husband, Mark. Ellie and Jack Schmulen were born in Stanford, California, where their dad is studying for his MBA at Stanford University. Mazel tov and best wishes to all!

Mazel tov to Robynn and Monte Merkel on the October 11 Bar Mitzvah of their son, Aidan. He led the congregation beautifully with ease and competence. Congratulations also to Helen Anne Siegel. Bob would have been so proud!

Congratulations to Stan Levco on his new anthology of his warm and humorous newspaper columns. Special State Prosecutor Levco will be signing copies of his book, entitled The Second Best of Stan Levco, at various locations in the Evansville area.

Share the simchas! We want to kvell about your family’s achievements! That’s all part of being in the TABI community. Send your info to Sue Barancik at 812-853-9929 or by email at suemarbar@roadrunner.com.

Mazel Tov

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We are several weeks into our JCC drive. To those of you who have responded with your checks, our deepest thanks. To those of you who are contemplating your pledge, keep in mind the many agencies your dollars support. Most importantly, of course, is Israel. The pain we feel when we watch the news reports or read the newspapers hurts our very souls. We all pray for the peace and safety of all the inhabitants of Israel. And, we are also deeply concerned for Jews throughout the world. This is a difficult time for all people regardless of where they live. Throughout the world, people are suffering from the effects of terrorism and economic depression. We are all feeling the throes of economic upheaval. It is difficult to be asked to give and then, asked to give more. But this is what we must do.

The Evansville JCC uses your pledge to support vital programs throughout the United States and abroad. We also have a commitment to our local endeavors. We are making our presence known locally and statewide. We are a vital part of a community in which we share a responsibility for each other. We are a community where we can each make a difference. Be committed, be involved--set an example for the entire community.

We hope that you will take this message as a reminder that your support is critical. Our community has responded well in the past to the needs of our brethren around the world. Never let it be said that we in Evansville, Indiana, have shirked our responsibility. With your help we will be able to continue our work at home and throughout the world. Your contributions are vitally needed.

PLEASE GIVE A GIFT FROM THE HEART--TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

JCC Box 5026 Evansville, IN 47715

JCC of Evansville

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SAYINGS FROM THE B’NAI B’RITH LODGE By Phil Siegel

Please consider making a contribution to B’nai B’rith care of:Philip H. Siegel100 N. W. First Street #202Evansville, Indiana 47708 Again, I am chairperson for the Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Please contribute from your heart to people who are less fortunate than we are, by giving to this worthy cause. I need all of your support in this endeavor and hope you will make the families of those who will not be able to share a Thanksgiving dinner with their loved ones special unless YOU GIVE….

A contribution of $35.00 will fill (1) one food basket and in so doing you will be able to visualize the happiness of someone less fortunate than you. You can send your check directly to Temple Adath B’nai Israel. Your check needs to be sent in by November 18th.

PLEASE GIVE WHATEVER YOU CAN…IT’S A ‘MITZVAH’….. I’m sure as a Jewish Community we will once again show our commitment to those who are in need within our community.

Thank you,

Doris Siegel

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The Gift Shop is gearing up for a very busy holiday season. The boxes have been arriving and the shelves are filling up. There are many new items gracing our shelves deserving of your interest. We have found some really beautiful jewelry pieces that merit a look-see. These are not only lovely, but, reasonably priced.

We have menorahs, mezuzahs, dreidles and cookie cutters. We also have rolls and rolls of wrapping paper, tags, candles and candy. There are new ceramic pieces and challah knives. There are also Yads for our Bar and Bat Mitzvah children. We also have magnetic mezuzahs for the new--as well as older--drivers.

If, for some reason your choice is not available. It can be easily be ordered. Our suppliers are quite prompt with special orders. It will only take 7-10 days for arrival. We have many catalogs to place an order.

The Gift Shop is open on Sunday mornings from 10-12 or, you may call to set up an appointment.

PLEASE, make the Gift Shop your stop for all your Chanukah needs.

News from The Gift Shop By Sonnie Cibull

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President Michael A. Sontz called the meeting of the Lodge to order. The first order of business was a report of the Lodge Ritual committee in order to discuss the past holidays. All members of the Lodge attended every High Holy Day Services which sets a record. Awards were discussed and by anonymous vote the following trophies will be given: Best Shofar Bluzer-Alexander Bakke; Best opening and Closers of the Ark Doors-Donna and David Krueger; Most outstanding performance of Reading Prayers on the Pulpit-Eugene Fine; Best cook at the Break-the-fast dinner, the Noodle Kugel by Jeff Berger and best reader from the Torah-Katherine Brice. There were many guests who attended services. The Lodge members also named Bill Mazo, the father of our Rabbi Gary, an honorary member of the Lodge. The Ritual Committee also discussed the music during the services. For many years last past the members sang “HATIKVAH” after the prayers were recited at the Lodge office. After more discussion “HATIKVAH” has been changed to “SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW”. Mark Senzell reported that donations to the Teddy Bear Project were made by Robert Duvin and his wife Darlene sending their best wishes to all of the TABI congregants. Aunt Henrietta and Uncle Lou really did a good job raising their children. The second contribution was from Lois Simon to show her support of our project and because she cares about the homeless children and those in hospitals. There should be more Robert Duvins and Lois Simons in this world. Our B’nai B’rith Lodge recently made a contribution to the Temple for a luncheon for participants in the Race for the Cure and our annual gift for Sukkot. We do care about our TABI congregants and would appreciate some support.

LOST AND FOUND (and ready to be donated):When was the last time you went to your cabinet to look for a pan or tray or bowl and found it had disappeared? It is probably in the Temple kitchen waiting for its return trip home. While everyone is most appreciative of all the wonderful things that come out of our members' kitchens, your bake ware, serving trays, glasses, silver trays and vases are begging to come home. Richard does such a wonderful job keeping the kitchen in order-- extra "stuff" is not needed.

You may pick up your possessions any time until the end of the month. At that time they will be donated to a charity.

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Please Join UsThursday Evening, November 20th at 6:30 PM

For an Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

With our Friends from First Presbyterian Church and The Islamic Center of Evansville

Where: First Presbyterian Church - 609 Southeast Second Street, Evansville

When: Thursday, November 20 @ 6:30 PM

Refreshments following service

this space for rent!!

Wouldn't this be a great place to have helpful tips that you've been just dying to pass on to other members of the TABI community?For example:

* "It's a very nice gesture to bring a little something to services onFriday nights for the Oneg"* "donating flowers for the tables for events or flowers for thebimah makes our space that much lovlier"* "planting corn early makes for a bumper crop"

Send your helpful hints to: temple@templeabi.org

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If you haven’t seen the wonderful Evansville Museum exhibit, Through the Eye of a Needle: Fabric of Survival, featuring the beautiful needlework of Holocaust survivor, Esther Nisenthal Krinitz, you have until November 30 to view the exhibit. The artworks may be viewed during regular museum hours. TABI is a major sponsor of the exhibit as is the Jewish Community Council and the CYPRESS organization.

CYPRESS, The Committee to Promote Respect in Schools, announces the following educational and cultural opportunities developed to enhance the museum exhibit, brought to you by our community organizations and universities.

EVANSVILLE REMEMBERS OCTOBER OFFERINGS TO ENRICH MUSEUM EXHIBITPrayer Book Fund

Irving Levine in memory of Rhea Levine

Lawn and Landscape FundGene & Joy Fine in memory of Leonard Krugman (Ruby)Gene & Joy Fine in memory of Stanley Trockman (Ruby)Ellen & John Farmer in memory of Stanley Trockman (Silver)Ellen & John Farmer in memory of Leonard Krugman (Silver)

Memorial FundJoan Salk in memory of Isadore Wolfson (Silver)

Library FundC. Roger & Lydia Pellett in memory of Ruth & Daniel Pellett and Myra & David Sachs (Gold)Irene Rechnic for the recovery of Rabbi Michael Herzbrun (Gold)

Music FundDorris & Sandy Downing (Ruby)

General FundAbe & Nancy Givon in honor of Abbi Barancik's Bat MitzvahMarilyn Peachin in memory of Rose LangsamDavid & Stacy Barancik (Gold)Rabbi’s Discretionary FundBarry Siegel in memory of Lillian R. Siegel (Silver)

Education FundC. Roger & Lydia Pellett in honor of Kate & Dave Pellett’s anniversary (Gold)Michael Douglas in memory of Shirley Douglas (Ruby)Dorris & Sandy Downing (Ruby)Ed Lieberman in memory of Anna Sharp Black Lieberman (Silver)

CONTRIBUTIONS

Wednesday, November 5 7 pm University of Evansville SB 170Dr. James McLeod, and Dr. John Jordan from the University of Evansville, and Alfred Savia of the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will discuss composer Benjamin Britten’s life and his War Requiem. Free.

Wednesday, November 12 12 noon Arts Council of SW Indiana, 318 Main StreetRepeat of above program. Free.

Saturday, November 15 7 pm Victory TheatreEvansville Philharmonic Classics Series: Britten’s War Requiem: A Tribute to American Veterans. Regular ticket charges.

Sunday, November 16 3 pm Temple Adath B’nai IsraelDr. Mark Roseman, Director of Borns Jewish Studies Program, Pat M. Glazer Chair in Jewish Studies, Professor of Jewish Studies and History at Indiana University, will give a talk entitled “Hidden Stories, Hidden Lives: Uncovering Rescue in the Heart of Nazi Germany.”Please bring your friends and family to this important presentation on the role rescuers played in helping Jews survive during the Holocaust. Free.

Sunday, November 30 Evansville Museum Final day of Fabric of Survival exhibit.

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ADULT FICTION:

Four delightful new novels for your reading pleasure:

Eve, Nomi. Henna House. An evocative and stirring novel about a young woman living in the fascinating and rarely portrayed community of Yemenite Jews of the mid-twentieth century.

Jenoff, Pam. The Winter Guest. Woven with rich historical detail and heart-wrenching sensitivity, The Winter Guest explores the sacrifices and risks of twin sisters against the backdrop of World War II Poland, especially when one of the sisters finds an injured Jewish American soldier.

Miller, Lily Poritz. The Newcomers. Recently-widowed Sara Hoffman is bringing her children from South Africa to join her brother, Meyer, in a small New England town. World War II has ended, all of their loved ones have perished and the estranged siblings long to be close. But Meyer has abandoned his youthful passions while chasing the American dream.

Rojstaczer, Stuart. The Mathematician’s Shiva. When the greatest female mathematician in history passes away, her son just wants to mourn his mother in peace. But rumor has it the notoriously eccentric Polish émigré has solved one of the most difficult problems in all of mathematics, and has spitefully taken the solution to her grave. Mathematicians from around the world descend upon Rachela’s shiva, determined to find the proof.

New in the Library By Sue Barancik ADULT NON-FICTION:

Zola, Gary Phillip. We Called Him Rabbi Abraham: Lincoln and American Jewry, A Documentary History. The first volume of documents to focus on the history of Lincoln’s image, influence, and reputation among American Jews considers how Lincoln acquired his exceptional status and how, over the past century and a half, this fascinating relationship has evolved. The author is the executive director of the Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives and a professor of the American Jewish experience at Hebrew Union College—and he will be a speaker at TABI in the coming year!

KIDS:

Korngold, Jamie. Sadie, Ori, and Nuggles Go to Camp. For the first time, Sadie’s little brother Ori will be joining her at sleep-away camp. He’s very excited, but he wants to bring Nuggles, his favorite “stuffy,” and is worried that his bunkmates will make fun of him. Is he ever in for a surprise! K-2.

Krasner, Barbara. Goldie Takes A Stand: Golda Meir’s First Crusade. Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. Based on a true episode. Grades 1-4.

Rouss, Sylvia. A Watermelon for the Sukkah. All the children in Miss Sharon's class have brought their favorite fruits to decorate the sukkah. But when Michael brings a watermelon, the class must find a way to hang it! PreK-2.