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August 2016 Tammuz / Iyar 5776
Volume XXXV / Number 8
www.ti-stl.org
Congregation Temple Israel is a caring, inclusive community committed to living Reform Judaism and participating in the sacred destiny of the Jewish people and Israel through education, worship, and repair of the world.
SHABBAT WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Friday, August 5, 2016 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg 6:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Matot - Mas-ei
Friday, August 12, 2016 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Sizzlin’ Summer Family Shabbat BBQ RSVP at www.ti-stl.org/SummerBBQs Torah Portion: D’varim
Saturday, August 13, 2016 11:00 am Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Emily Kantrovitz daughter of David and Melissa Kantrovitz
Friday, August 19, 2016 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg 6:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Va-et’chanan
Saturday, August 20, 2016 11:00 am Shabbat Service Bat Mitzvah of Leona Stern daugher of Jeffrey and Martina Stern
Friday, August 26, 2016 6:00 pm Pre-Oneg 6:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Eikev
Saturday, August 27, 2016 11:00 am Shabbat Service Bar Mitzvah of Noah Rich son of Amy Rich
Mini Edition
Emily
Leona
Noah
ONGOING CLASSES:
JUDAISM FOR BEGINNERS
Join the Rabbis for a casual introduction to Judaism class. We discuss everything from lifecycle to theology to holidays, and everything in between! All are welcome to come and learn!
Every Monday, 10:00 am - 11:00 am at Temple Israel
CLASSES STARTING AGAIN IN AUGUST:
THE WAY INTO TORAH
The class, led by Rabbi Alper, is for anyone interested in learning the Torah for the first time. Taught at an introductory level, students will encounter some of the most famous laws and legends of Jewish history and culture. Each class will be based upon “classical” rabbinic interpretations of the Torah. Bring your own lunch.
Weekly Class Meetings: Beginning Tuesday, August 2, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm at TI
OTHER CLASSES OFFERED AT TEMPLE ISRAEL:
LIFE IN TRANSITION
Are you dealing with the loss of a loved one, divorce, job transition or retirement? Join us for an open and enriching conversation where we’ll discuss a healthy grieving process, resolution, adjustment and strategies for moving forward and finding fulfillment.
Final Class of the Summer: August 2, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free and open to the community. Facilitated by Jan Nykin.
EXPLORING LIFE’S JOURNEY
What’s your purpose in life? Do God & spirituality play a role? How do you fit into the larger universe? Join us for this exciting group discussion and connect with Judaism, your spirituality, and transform into your highest self.
Final Class of the Summer: August 16, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Free and open to the community. Facilitated by Jan Nykin.
CLASSES OFFERED AT DEUTSCH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER:
BABY & ME
For parents/caregivers of infants and kids who aren’t yet walking. Class includes music, snacks, special guest speakers, and group discussions on topics that matter to you most. Led by Lisa Cohen. Open to the Jewish community. Walk-ins welcome.
Wednesdays, August 24, 2016 - May 17, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:00 am at DECC (Free of charge)
PARENT AND CHILD CLASS
This ongoing class is for parents/caregivers of children who are walking. Class includes music, snacks, playtime, art projects, and exciting, engaging activities that promote learning, bonding, physical and cognitive development, and social skills. Led by Jane Weinhaus and Lisa Cohen. Open to the Jewish community.
Thursdays, August 25, 2016 - May 18, 2017, 9:30 am - 11:30 am at DECC. Email [email protected] to register. (Members: $130/month & Non-Members: $105/month)
classes & EVENTSADULT EDUCATION
For the 30th annual
Thanksgiving Dinner for Those in NeedThis year’s event will take place on the evening of
Wednesday, November 23 @ Temple IsraelMore details on volunteer opportunities coming soon!
SAVE-THE-DATE
109:00 am
Study Group Meeting
4 pm Popsicles on
the Playground at
DECC
DECC
Dynamite Days
11DECC Closed
9 7:00pm
Crafting for
Community
7:30 pm
Boy Scout Troop
Pool Party
DECC
Dynamite Days
7
810 am
Judaism for
Beginners
DECC
Dynamite Days
12 5:30 pm Shabbat BBQ
DECC Closed
1311 am
Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Emily
Kantrovitz
Erev Tisha B’av
SUN MON TUES WED THU FRI SAT
2711 am
Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of
Noah Rich
22
DECC First Day of
school
9:15 am Parent Coffee
10 am
Judaism for
Beginners
6:30 pm
Executive
Board Meeting
21 266 pm
Pre-Oneg
6:30 pm
Shabbat Service
24 25
237:00 pm
Crafting for
Community
7:00 pm Board of Trustees Meeting
2016 AUGUST
56 pm Pre-Oneg
6:30 pm
Shabbat Service
DECC
Dynamite Days
6
17DECC
Dynamite Days
2011 am
Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of
Leona Stern
1510 am
Judaism for
Beginners
DECC
Dynamite Days
166:30 pm
Exploring Life’s
Journey
DECC
Dynamite Days
14 Tishah B’av
19
6 pm
Pre-Oneg
6:30 pm
Shabbat Service
DECC Dynamite Days
18DECC
Dynamite Days
110 am
Judaism for Beginners
DECC
Dynamite Days
26:30 pm Life in Transition
DECC
Dynamite Days
3
DECC
Dynamite Days
4
DECC
Dynamite Days
28 2910 am
Judaism for
Beginners
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to our weekly eNewsletter.
Email Erin Wolfman May at [email protected] or visit www.ti-stl.org.
FEATURED EVENT IN AUGUSTTEMPLE ISRAEL’S CHAVURAT SHIRA CHOIR PERFORMING AT THE MUNY
On Tuesday, August 2 at 7:00 pm, Temple Israel’s very own Chavurat Shira Choir will be performing at the Muny, preceding the evening performance of Fiddler on the Roof. The choir will sing a mix of liturgical music and show tune favorites.
The performance will be held at the Lichtenstein Plaza at the top of the venue behind the last row of seats. No tickets are needed. If you plan to stay for the 8:15 pm show of Fiddler on the Roof, visit the Muny’s website at www.Muny.org to purchase tickets.
4 page / August 2016 / Congregation Temple Israel DATELINE
Aug 21-27Mollie Glassman
Rose Goldberg
Bess Brown Goltzman
Faye Kaiserman Greenberg
Joseph David Gross
Charles Irwin Hartmann
David Hearsh
Dora Prinz Horwitz
Rae Abrams Horwitz
Celeste Eileen Aach
Sidney Baer
Mary Fanelle Baron
Mollie M. Baron
Lotte Brand
Barry Brockman
Dr. Robert Cohen
Fannie Frank Cook
Max H. Feder
Minnie Fuchs Feinstein
Marie J. Frankle
Mary A. Kranzberg -
Freedman
Helen-Marie Freund
Edna Rosenberg Friedman
Marilyn “Mame” Friedman
Marie London Fry
Jeanette P. Gilles
John A. Isaacs
Ida Leibman Kaufman
Arthur Kurlander
Eva Caviar Mcfall
Milton D. Mendle
Morris Michelson
Eugene Pearline
Tillie Franzel Portman
Meyer Rosentreter
Lillian Wise Segal
Estelle R. Seidel
Dr. Hyman R. Senturia
Mildred Shaikewitz
Jeanne Stiffelman
Birdie Strauss
Florence Terry
Mary Weinstein Waldman
Karl Weil
Stefan Weil
Sarah Ruth Wolfson
July 31 - Aug 6Ann Zabrack Bender
Horatio Jackson Bernard
Harold Brown
Jacob Fihn
Sidney Fuchs
Marcus Goldman
Bessie Miller Jacobs
Ray K. Kaufman
Mathilda Levy
Henry Librach
Max Littmann
Mildred Prel Penner
Dr. Irving B. Perlstein
Hylda G. Reichman
Rae Rubenstein
Edith Crockett Rubin
Lillian Sarner
Edwin Schiele
Helene Schuchat
Grace Levin Treiman
Louis E. Washauer
Marion A. Weil
Charles H. Weiss
David Harvey Weiss
Jesse A. Wolfort
Joseph J. Yawitz
Stanley Yawitz
Hannah Zeve
Aug 7-13
Bertha Mendelson
Sarah Michelson
Dr. Gerald Newport
Harry Orchard
Paul E. Peltason
Tillie Pollack
Eleanor Rosenblum
Pearl B. Roufa
Jacob Samuel Salada
Louis Silver
Nathan E. Silverman
Charles I. Stein
Henry Strauss
Emil Weil
Moses Wolfheim
Harry Zimmerman
Robert J. Honig
Selma Honig
Nathan L. Horwitz
Rose Kruger
Erich Levi
Rebecca Levin
Alfred J. Levy
Sigmund Losos
Sol Ludmerer
Ruth Marglous
Erna Wolff May
Beatrice E. Crone
Gladys Frank Cutter
Joseph Angelo Davidson
Edward A. Dubinsky
Myra Friedman Dubinsky
Dr. Joseph Efron
Goldie Baer Freund
Joseph Geller
Hilda Schuchat Goldberg
Charles Goldman
Gabriel L. “Gabe” Gould
Harvey Mickey Altman
Louis Aronson
Sidney R. Baer Jr
Irven M. Barker
Lester Beldner
Joseph Berger
Helene Bienenstock
Isidor Bistrow
Deborah L. Burg
Eva Cohen
David Cotler
weREMEMBER
Aug 14-20Ruth Louise Kerst Arenson
Charlotte Ruth Barken
Hortense F. Baum
Meta Pollak Bettman
Margaret Katz Bloom
Rabbi Eric Bram
Rose Bromburd
Rosa Hahn Deutsch
Esther Fishman
Leon J. Friedheim
Harry Gertz
Julius Glaser
Robert Charles Goran
Henry Grotsky
Julia P. Heimann
Rosalie Axelbaum Hinch
Flora K. Jacobs
Lena Sherman Katz
Dan B. Koslow
Anne Levy
W. Patrick Malley
Golde Mogerman
Samuel Morgan
Willard N. Orenstein
Dr. Aaron J. Reiches
Martha Rosen
Ben Sachs
Nina Ettman Stein
Lillian Sundheimer
Bertha S. Weil
Dr. Sol Weisman
Rowland I. Wolfort
These names have been lovingly inscribed for a Wall of Honor or Perpetual Memorial. To e stablish a Perpetual or Wall of Honor memorial for a loved one,
please contact Lisa Hirshberg at [email protected] or 314-432-8050.
Aug 28-Sept 3Gene H. Altman
Esther Lissner Bensinger
Dr.Nathan Blackman
Geraldine Waldman Blumberg
Esther G. Brenner
Sarah Cohen
Mildred L. Errant
David Framer
Doris June Fry
Sabina Gelber
Hattie B. Glaser
Beatrice Pasternak Goodman
Lawrence Greenberg
Caroline Gregor
Sara Gross
Herman Haimann
Frieda Handelman
Loraine Goldberg Hansen
Rabbi Leon Harrison
Hyman Hershman
Fannie Jaffe
Richard Alan Kaiser
Louis Kay
Mae Sievers Klein
Pearl Saifer Lasky
Samuel Lasky
Rebecca Levy
Jennie Scharz Libman
Muriel S. Littmann
Morris (Mac) H. Mandel
Charles A. Peltason
Sadie Perlmutter
Melan Price
Birdie Quicksilver
Dr. Jacob Reby
Betty E. Robinson
Burt Rosenblatt
Janey Ross
Rose B. Saizow
Robert S. Schwartz
Mary S. Seidler
Harry Siegfried
Louise G. Skrainka
Emil Strauss
Lillie Weinstein
Ben Weisberg
www.ti-stl.org / August 2016 / 5 page
We gratefully acknowledge these tributes received as of July 11, 2016.
RECENT TRIBUTES
ALLAN & GLORIA MOLASKY/BARRY & MARTI SIMON CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING FUND In honor of Alan Weber’s birthday Marti Simon
TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL FUND In honor of Aubrey Yawitz’s 100th birthday Gloria Portnoy
In honor of Vivian Zwick’s birthday Jan Nykin
In honor of Gladys Barker’s birthday Jan Nykin
In memory of Herbert Ribscein Ralph Goldsticker
In honor of Betsy Mehlman’s Unsung Hero Award Jan Nykin
In honor of Ken Wilde for a Lifetime of Learning Jan Nykin
In memory of Bobbye Schultz D.J. Serks The Fliesher Family Hadassah and Buddy Lebman Kristin L. Shultz Ralph A. Herzmark Joan Swartz
In memory of Mary Louise Gagnepain Betsy Rudolph
In memory of Walter Gusdorf Myrna and Arnold Hershman
In honor of Susan K. Goldberg’s Unsung Hero Award Myrna and Arnold Hershman
In memory of David Rascovar Marjorie Ross Martin
In memory of Barbara Margulis June Bierman
In memory of Alan Margulis June Bierman
In memory of Hui Hua Bernstein’s mother Hallie, Daniel, Leah and Joe Bernstein
NATALIE AND NEIL HANDELMAN FUND FOR TEMPLE LIFE In memory of Ben Schulein Natalie and Neil Handleman
RABBIS’ DISCRETIONARY FUND In honor of Mindee and Kyle Joiner’s wedding Marcia and Glenn Figus
In appreciation of Rabbinical services Sherry, Linda and Lee Rascovar
In appreciation of Rabbinical services Abby and Alan Garelick
In appreciation of Linda Horowitz and the entire Gala team for an amazing evening. Lynn Wallis
In appreciation of Rabbi Alper’s participation in Megan’s Baccalaureate service at Sullivan High School. Lynn Wallis
In appreciation of the dedication of the gravestone for Scott Zamler Lori and Andy Goldenberg & family
TEMPLE ISRAEL BUILDING FUND In memory of Max Breadman Lynn Wallis
YAHRZEIT In memory of Wesley Goldfarb Marvin Goldfarb
In memory of John Gusdorf Carol and Paul Gusdorf
In memory of Johanna Newstadt Horn The Levy-Thomeczck Family
In memory of Aline Koslow Lawson Teddi Baumgarten and Mickey Gelber
In memory of Morris Lazaroff Gary and Fran Lazaroff
In memory of Ann Lazaroff Gary and Fran Lazaroff
In memory of Ira Lieberman David and Elayne Lieberman
In memory of Michael M. Levinson Minnette Liberman
In memory of Nick Roodman Amanda Klopfenstein
In memory of Lucillle Wylan Donald Wylan
In memory of Morris Young Steve and Toby Chod
GIFT CARD & SCRIP PROGRAM
There are more than 800 retailers on our list, and each gift card you purchase benefits TI and DECC programs.
Visit www.ti-stl.org/giftcards or contact TI at [email protected] or 314-432-8050.
Enjoy your gift cards and thanks for your support!
To Lori and Don Brockhaus on the birth of her their new grandson, Jacob Elliott Bender. Parents are Jill and Kevin
Bender. Grandparents are Lori and Don Brockhaus and Karen and Bill Bender. Great grandparents are Florence Kootman and
Les Nackman.
To Marcia and Glenn Figus, whose daughter Mindee married Kyle Joiner on Sunday, June 26, 2016. Mindee is the
granddaughter of Beverly and Allen Garber.
To JoAnne Levy, past president of Temple Israel, for being honored as one of St. Louis Business Journal’s 2016 Most
Influential Business Women.
To Angela Shlafshteyn on her conversion to Judaism on Friday, July 15, 2016.
Mazel Tov
Todah RabahTo our Shabbat Greeters in July
CondolencesWe extend our deepest sympathies to the families of:
Peggy Weissmother of Dr. Howard (Bonnie) Weiss
Benjamin Schulein Jr., husband of Lenore Harris Schulein
Martin Holtzman, husband of Shirley Holtzman
IN OUR TEMPLE FAMILY
Shabbat SponsorsBIMAH FOOD BASKETS
June 17, 2016 Sponsored by Daniel and Sherry Wolk in memory
of Sam and Barbara Gutnick, Gabriel and Rivka Oppenheimer, George and Dorothy Joel, and Dave and Faye Wolk
June 24,2016
Sponsored by Kathie McReynolds in honor of her grandson, Connor Levine becoming a Bar Mitzvah
PRE-ONEG June 17, 2016
Sponsored by Daniel and Sherry Wolk in honor of their son, Joshua becoming a Bar Mitzvah
June 24, 2016 Sponsored by Jeff and Louise Levine in honor of their grandson,
Connor Levine becoming a Bar Mitzvah
DESSERT ONEG June 17,2016
Sponsored by the Offenbach and Nykin Families, in honor of Harry Offenbach’s (z’l) 100th birthday
ANNUAL HIGH HOLY DAYS PERSONAL CARE ITEM DRIVE AT TEMPLE ISRAELSeptember - October, 2015
For the past 11 years, Temple Israel has been collecting and donating personal care items to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry throughout the High Holy Day season. Join us again this year for this mitzvah opportunity to provide more than 6.500 people in our community with the necessary personal care items for themselves and their families.
DONATE: Needed items include toilet paper, soaps, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, disposable razors, shaving cream, diapers, and feminine protection products. We’ll have volunteers and blue collection barrels available at all High Holy Days services. Items can also be brought to the Temple at any time and placed in the collection barrels by the May Chapel building entrance from September through October. All donations placed in our Tzedakah box will also be donated toward this effort.
VOLUNTEER: We are in need of volunteers for the collection tables at High Holy Days services and at our Schnucks collection drive. If you are able to volunteer for an hour or two at any or all of the following events, please contact Nancy Solomon at [email protected] or 314-991-4278.
Rosh Hashanah evening or morning services Sunday, October 2 or Monday, October 3
Yom Kippur evening or morning services Tuesday, October 11 or Wednesday, October 12 Volunteers also needed to help sort after morning services on Wednesday, October 12
Schnucks – Ladue Crossing Wednesday, September 21 and/or Thursday, September 22 Between 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Thank you for joining us in repairing the world, one tube of toothpaste at a time!
TEMPLE ISRAEL WISH LIST Our TI wish list provides opportunities for congregants to support specific programs, enhancements, or areas of interest.
For the month of August, opportunities include:
$50 DECC before and aftercare toys
(8 donations desired at $50 each)
$150 Computer monitors and stands
(4 needed at $150 each)
$750 Front office printer for mass mailings
Fulfill a wish list item - mail a check payable to Temple
Israel to: TI Wish List, PO Box 790379, St. Louis, MO 63179
Donate online by credit card at: www.ti-stl.org/wishlist
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TEMPLE ISRAEL DATELINE
August 2016 Tammuz / Av 5776 Volume XXXV / Number 8 www.ti-stl.org
LEADERSHIP STAFF
Amy Feder, Rabbi
Michael Alper, Rabbi
Mark L. Shook, Rabbi Emeritus
Kim Rivera, Director of Business Operations
Leslie Wolf, Director of Family Education
Sandy Kramer, Assistant Director of Family Education
Laura Robbins, Director of Membership and Development
Derrick Bryant, Building Supervisor
Erin Wolfman May, Communications Coordinator
OFFICERS Dee Mogerman, President
David Chassin, Vice President
Harvey Harris, Vice President
Neil Marglous, Vice President
Jeremy Shook,Vice President
Michael Weiss, Vice President
Carol Cohen, Secretary
Pamela Dern, Assistant Secretary
Debbie Schultz, Treasurer
Jeffrey Stern, Assistant Treasurer
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