Kol Yisra’el the voice of temple israel October 2016 • Elul/Tishrei 5776/5777

IN THIS ISSUEPresident / Foundation Messages Page 3RPC's Message Page 4Special Shabbat Programming Page 5Sisterhood Page 6Torah Center / ANDI Page 7Experience Israel / Library Page 8Welcome New Members/ Social Action Page 9Joys of Jewish Learning Page 10 Sukkot / Simchat Torah Page 11SCIC / Anniversaries Page 12Oneg Sponsors / Sustaining Members Page 13Yahrzeits Page 14Temple Israel’s Funds Page 15Contributions Pgs 16 -17Sponsors Pgs 17-19

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SUKKOT SERVICES

SHABBAT HANEFESHFriday, October 14 at 6:00 p.m.

Please join Cantor Hass, Bill Shafton and percussionist Christo Pellani as they embark on a new, spiritual, and uplifting Shabbat journey. Come enjoy the melodies we all know and love, presented with an acoustic, meditative flare, filled with powerful readings and perhaps a few new musical experiences.

SundayOctober 16 ~ 6:00 p.m.

AND

Monday October 17 ~ 10:30 a.m.

CONSECRATION AND GOT SIMCHAT TORAH

SERVICESunday, October 23 ~ 5:00 p.m.

Joys of Jewish Learning andRitual Practices Committee

invite you to join us forSukkot Vegetarian Harvest Potluck

and screening of "Ushpin"Friday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.

(following Shabbat HaNefesh)

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Friday, October 7 7:00 p.m. Family Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 8 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, October 14 6:00 p.m. Shabbat HaNefesh

Saturday, October 15 8:45 a.m. Torah Study 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, October 21 6:00 p.m. Tot Shabbat 7:00 p.m. Pink Shabbat Service

Saturday, October 22 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Friday, October 28 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service

Saturday, October 29 8:45 a.m. Torah Study10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

Kol Yisra’el is a monthly newsletter published August - June by Temple Israel (a member of the Union for Reform Judaism).

The deadline for submission of all material for the newsletter is the 10th of the preceding month prior to publication.

PROFESSIONAL STAFFRabbi Steven Moskowitz • Cantor Sara Hass • David York, Organist

Eric J. Shatzkin, Executive Director • Sharon Amster Brown, Educator

Our Mission Statement:To actively engage in a journey of Jewish spiritual, educational and social growth.

Our Vision StatementA vibrant, caring Reform congregation of living Judaism that embraces the rich legacy of Jewish thought, practice and spirituality.

Steven KeilesPresident

Deborah LewisVP EducationJoanne Levy

VP MembershipSteve Gordon

VP ProgrammingJennette Fackler

VP Ritual Practices

Deborah FabricantSecretary

Seth GoldmanTreasurer

Jonathan KassPast President

Don FikeFoundation President

Jackie Besley, Evan Braude, Rick Burney, Mark Dressner, Greg Endelman, Daniel Felsenthal, Gail Freedman, Ed Green,

Bobbi Horowitz, Dove Mayo, Joel Perler, David Rosen,Freda Ross and Frank Weinberger

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016 - 2017

SHABBAT SERVICES

Suzanne BrodslyLeah FudimBruce DahlDonna HallwerckDarrin HammerLinda KeilesJeanette Kull

Get Well Wishes To...Barbara MillerShirlee SappellSid SchulmanToni ShuitArlene SolomonDan Spellens

Friday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m.

Led by Kelly Cooper Perler

Please RSVP by Wednesday, October 19to Michelle at mdt@tilb.org

Our Tot Shabbat is a fun, informal, child-centered Shabbat Service, designed especially for children, ages newborn to elementary school age and their loved ones. Through songs, prayers, stories, and Torah time, children love this Service. Tot Shabbat Services will be followed by challah and grape juice, and a FREE pizza dinner!

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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE/ FOUNDATION'S MESSAGE

I want to wish each and every one of you a year of sweetness. What good Jew doesn’t also wish all their friends and family a year of health and happiness. I want everyone to not just think of that as words, but to really mean it. As many of our parents, grandparents and great grandparents have told us over the years, there is nothing as important as your health.

We know there are many of you out there who are in need of healing right now. We are all wishing you well and are here to help in any way we can. Then of course there are the rest of us that are fortunate to be in good health of mind, body and spirit. It is very easy for many of us to take this for granted. We should all be grateful for and appreciate what we have. There will always be tough times we must overcome, as well as adversity we must face. So, when things are going well, be appreciative of that time and use it to reach out to others who are not so fortunate. Then when struggles do come around to you, it can be very helpful to put it into the proper perspective. Often times, things are not as bad as we imagine, and certainly times could always be worse.

Since we are trying to put everything into the proper perspective, I want to share one of the great things going on in our congregation right now. We have had a steady increase in the number of families these last couple of years and are now at 553 families. This is a number we have not seen for many years. This has also resulted in a large increase in the number of children enrolled in our Torah Center. Thankfully, we have such a great Educator and Torah Center teaching staff to go along with our congregational family that I know our future is in great hands. I intend to be around throughout all the holidays this season and look forward to speaking with you during these occasions. Please feel free to come up to me and start a conversation. Until then, L’Shana Tovah.

APPLE & HONEY FOR ALLBy Steven Keiles, Temple President

The Temple Israel of Long Beach Foundation is charged with handling the long term investments of Temple Israel as a Fiduciary and in a prudent manner. What is a Fiduciary? A Fiduciary manages the assets of another for the benefit of that entity and not for the benefit of the Fiduciary. An example of not acting as a Fiduciary is when an investment advisor puts clients in investments with excessive fees or which are not appropriate for the

client’s circumstances.

The Foundation Board’s primary responsibility is to provide ongoing support to the Temple while preserving and growing the assets for future Temple use as the economy and markets permit. The Board also has responsibility to the providers of specific Donor Funds to use them for the purposes intended by the donors when the gift was made. Since several of the donor fund gifts were lightly documented, the Board gets to engage in lively discussion interpreting or divining the wishes of the donor. In addition to being a Fiduciary, the Board must act in a prudent manner.

The historically called “Prudent Man Rule” is a requirement that Trustees manage the assets of the Trust in the same manner you would expect that persons would manage their own assets. While no individual on the Board would claim to meet all of those requirements the collective wisdom of the Board gets pretty close. Prudent “Man” should of course now be Prudent “Person” but the wordsmiths have not gotten around to it yet.

The Prudent Person/Man Rule has been documented in the Prudent Investor Act which includes things that a prudent man would have figured out anyway.

Keeping this in mind, the Foundation Board attempts to maintain a balance between preserving capital (to protect the future of the fund and thus the donation that can made back to the Temple) and generating income - so that we can do even more. We ensure that Foundation's investments are diversified so that no single investment can damage the portfolio badly. As you can understand, acting prudently does not mean that every investment will be successful, but our goal is to generate more funds every year so that we can reinvest in our wonderful Temple programming. By leaving your legacy with the Temple Foundation, you can help to secure our future.

The Board employs the Shadden Group, a long standing local company and subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, as discretionary managers of our assets. Shadden invests according to our investment guidelines and has the same Fiduciary responsibilities as our Board. They professionally act as our Fiduciary and personally believe in the importance of the concept... and we keep a close eye on them.

BERNIE MADOFF - NOT A FIDUCIARYBy Donald Fike, Foundation President

L'Shana Tovah!

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The custom of dwelling in a sukkah as a matter of ritual law started after the Jews returned to Jerusalem from Babylonian captivity. (Ezra 3:2-4) Nehemiah reported of this practice, “The Israelites had not done so from the days of Joshua.” (Neh. 8:17) Also, King Solomon chose it to celebrate the consecration of the Temple and public reading of the Torah was to take place every seven years on Sukkot. (Deut. 31:10-13)

Sukkot has other names besides Chag and Chag ha-Sukkot: it's also referred to as chag ha-asif, "festival of the ingathering" (Ex. 23:16), chag Adonai, "festival of the Lord" (Lev. 23:39; Judg. 21:19), chag ba-chodesh hashvei'e, "festival of the seventh month" (Ezek. 45:25; Neh. 8:14) and zeman simchateinu, "season of our rejoicing." (Deut. 16:14) Sukkot is unmatched by any other holiday in the number of sacrifices required: 70 young bulls along with other sacrifices [Numbers 29:12–39].

Did they live in sukkot or tents? Sukkot was transformed from a mere agricultural celebration to a commemoration of the Israelites’ 40-year journey through the wilderness. “You shall dwell in sukkot seven days ... so that your generations shall know that I [God] caused the children of Israel to dwell in sukkot when I brought them out of the land of Egypt” (Lev. 23:42–43). However, we can find many statements in other places in the Torah talking about Israelites dwelling in tents (i.e., Ex. 16:16, 33:8, 10; Num. 11:10, 16:27, 24:5; Deut. 1:27, 5:27).

A rabbinic debate recorded in Sifra, the Halakhic Midrash on Leviticus shows in (Sifra Emor 17:11 [103a-b]), R. Eliezer says: They were real sukkot. R. Akiba says: The sukkot were the clouds of glory.

Akiba’s interpretation is based upon viewing the sukkot of Leviticus 23:42-43 as the metaphorical shelter of God’s sukkah, the sheltering cloud that accompanied the Israelites during their trek. “And they journeyed from Sukkot (it’s a location, too!) and they camped at Ethom, in the edge of the wilderness and the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them in their way, and by night in a pillar of fire, to give light to them....” (Ex. 13:20–21) Therefore, the holiday of sukkot is a commemoration of Israelites’ wandering in the desert and not a re-enactment of it.

R. Akiba’s opinion was accepted as the majority rabbinic interpretation and is found in the targums (the Aramaic translations of the Torah) and in many later writings. Akiba’s argument is that sukkot are not built in the desert; they are built in agricultural fields for the protection of the workers and their animals. They’re constructed of—tree branches, wood, straw, etc. Such materials are not found in the desert but an agricultural place.

The three mitzvot of Sukkot: y To dwell in the sukkah for the seven-day festival and eat a minimum of one meal (the first night – in Israel there’s a second meal for the second night in the diaspora). Snacks may be eaten during the rest of the festival. (Orach Cahim 639:3)

y Building the sukkah: The rabbis had no guidance from the Torah about how to build a kosher sukkah, so matters about construction and even what actually constituted "living in a sukkah" had to be debated and codified.

y Lulav and Etrog: On the first day you shall take the pri etz hadar (fruit of beautiful trees), branches of palm trees, boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook, and shall rejoice before the Lord your God for seven days (Lev. 23:40).

y Rejoicing in the holiday. Celebrate with joyfulness on Sukkot; in fact, it is referred to as zeman simchateinu, “season of our rejoicing.” (Deut. 16:14)

Welcoming Ushpizin (Guests). The kabbalists in the 16th century established this tradition. Based on the Zohar, Jews invite seven symbolic guests (ushpizin in Aramaic) to celebrate the festival with them in the sukkah. The traditional ushpizin are: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, Aaron, Joseph, and David. According to tradition, on each night of the festival a different ushpizin enters the sukkah first, followed by the remaining six.

Want to see how Temple Israel is rejoicing on Sukkot this year? Watch a movie: “Ushpizin” and join Sukkot At Home. See you there. Chag ha-Sukkot!

RITUAL PRACTICES COMMITTEE MESSAGE

LET'S DO THIS: CELEBRATE SUKKOT!By Jennette Fackler, VP Ritual Practices

Here is new way to celebrate the joyous harvest festival with your family and fellow congregants.

If you build it (and host them) they will come... and Temple Israel will help!

If you want to build a NEW sukkah and choose to host Temple families,

Temple Israel will help with up to $100 to offset your construction costs!

If you want to volunteer to help first-time families build their sukkah, please contact the Ritual Practices Committee

and they will make the connection.

We request that you welcome congregants and/or Torah Center Classes, as you celebrate in your sukkah

October 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21

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SPECIAL SHABBAT PROGRAMMING

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Speaking after services on the topic of breast cancer awareness will be

Jenna Fields Los Angeles Regional Director of Sharsheret

Sharsheret, Hebrew for “chain”, is a national not-for-profit organization supporting young women and their families, of all Jewish backgrounds, facing breast cancer.

In partnership with Ritual Practices CommitteeSukkot Vegetarian Harvest Potluck

and screening of "Ushpin"Friday, October 14 at 7:00 p.m.

(following Shabbat HaNefesh)

Moshe and Malli, an Orthodox Jewish couple in Jerusalem, are childless and without means to celebrate the weeklong holiday of Succoth. After much prayer, they receive unexpected money, and Moshe is told about an abandoned shack where he and Malli can properly deprive themselves and receive guests. However, they are visited by two ex-convicts with an unexpected link to Moshe’s past, and the celebration becomes a series of emotional trials.

Please RSVP to Charmaine at clw@tilb.org

WE PROUDLY WELCOME 21 NEW MEMBER FAMILIES

Lauren ChromanJosh Cohen

Elizabeth DamianoBeckey Dolhinow

Scott & Valeria DropkinAsher & Heather EdwardsJeffery & Laura Engerman

Alan & Bunny FisherDina Friedman & Sean Hogan

Elan Goldmann & Alyssa CohenNaomi & Amanda Fisher Leiserowitz

Brad & Arelin LevinPaul & Gretel LiebermanZvi Plotnik & Cheryl Lee

Joseph & Susan PosardArlene Schaefer

Ilan & Nathalie SoussanZalemon Tepper

Kevin & Robin VestAdam & Roshelle Winkler

Zach & Danielle Zwillinger

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As you can see in the photos, having fun is one of our priorities at Sisterhood. But we have a serious social action mission as well, and that’s to contribute to the Temple and do tikkun olam in our community. Our projects vary, but include purchasing Mishkan HaneFesh for the High Holidays, the new bimah, food drives, tzedakah for hungry and homeless college students, Make a Difference Day, warm jacket drives, health and education programs, diapers and new baby items for our LGBT refugee mother, Random Acts of Kindness, and assisting women and families in many other areas. Sisterhood is a great place to express your social action commitment and enjoy friendships with women of like mind. Join us!

SISTERHOOD

TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOODGift Shop

The New Year is here, and so are lots of wonderful new things in the gift shop! Stop by to find that ‘perfect something’

to make your celebration complete.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCan you help out for 2 hours during Torah Center?

We need a couple of relief volunteers to help out on occasional Wed. evenings. No training necessary.

Contact Debbie Felsenthal djfelsenthal@earthlink.net or 562-508-3321

NOT JUST GOOD TIME GALSBy Andrea Friedenthal, Newsletter and Publicity

OUR NEWEST MEMBERS...Beverly August, Laura Snyder, Shelly Spiegel Coleman, Felicia Gilboa, Amy Lipeles, Karen Calechman, and Roberta Freidman

SISTERHOOD LADIES' HIGH TEA(Hats, Gloves, Raised Pinkies Optional)

Wednesday, November 16Private Party at McKenna's Tea Cottage

810 Electric Avenue • Seal Beach

Select your own pot of tea and enjoy salad, tea sandwiches, a scone with clotted cream and jam

all in a quaint and charming atmosphere!Space is limited • $22 per person

Please RSVP with payment to Charmaine

by Thursday, November 10

WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROPOSTIONS IN THE UPCOMING ELECTION?

Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to join us on

Thursday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.The League of Women Voters

will discuss the various ballot propositions.Followed by a Q&A.

If you are looking for information this is the place to be!

Everyone Welcome • Invite your friends! No cost to attend

RSVP requested to Charmaine clw@tilb.orgLight desserts will be served

League of Women Voters, 1948

COMING UP...Annual TIS Baby It's Cold Outside jacket/coat drive will start in November with bins available at Temple. (I’m already scouring the thrift stores!) We need all sizes, kids, women’s and adult males. Bring your bargains and gently used items and help someone stay warm!

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TORAH CENTER/ ANDI

TEMPLE ISRAEL’S 9-12 GRADE YOUTH GROUP

By McKenzie Malone, ANDI SecretaryOctober was a great month for ANDI. We kicked it off with our Erev Rosh Hashana teen service, beautifully created and lead by our Religious and Cultural Vice President, Sara Gerstman. Special thanks to Bill Shafton for his help with the musical accompaniment. We have two more teen services planned for the year: our teen service and dance party on January 20, 2017 and our end of the year celebration for our 8th through 12th graders, on June 9, 2017. During our monthly meeting we finalized programing for our SOCAL NFTY 678 regional event, which we are hosting at Temple Israel for the all of Southern California's 6th, 7th and 8th graders on December 3, 2016. We also completed our programming piece for the upcoming SOCAL NFTY Social Justice Kallah. We are honored to be asked to run a program for our peers on the topic of acceptance. In an effort to excite our incoming 8th graders about joining ANDI, in January, we stopped by their Wednesday class, had some fun, and got to know them better. We can’t wait for them to join us!

ANDI

TISHREI – TIME FOR A FRESH LOOK By Deborah Lewis, V.P. Education

The month of Tishrei is a time for new beginnings, fresh starts, and new opportunities. At Rosh HaShanah we reflect on the past year and look at what changes we hope to make in the upcoming year. At Torah Center (TC) we have begun a brand new school year. We are excited to see returning students and new faces alike. As we continue with our successful school curriculum and programs, we also continue to build on what we already

have in place.

Tishrei is also a time of gathering and community. As we begin this new year and in this spirit, I invite parents to join in some of the many opportunities offered at Torah Center, as well as the larger Temple Israel community, to become involved and connect with other parents. These include:

y Torah Center Committee - TCC provides guidance to the educational program of the Torah Center. The TCC is currently involved in the process of Torah Center accreditation. The TCC is also involved in building bridges between the school and families. As such, a new family mentoring program is being developed and the room parent program is continuing as an integral program of TCC. Torah Center Committee meets approximately four times during the school year on Sunday mornings. To become involved, please contact Greg Endelman or Sharon Brown.

y Horim U’Morim - HUM organizes fundraisers that support enrichment activities at Torah Center, such as the 3rd – 6th grade overnight. In doing this, there are opportunities to meet and build relationships with other parents. These include organizing and selling Gelt Grams and Matzah Rocha, assisting with a wine tasting event, and helping to coordinate staff appreciation events. Please come to the informal mixer on Sunday, October 9th, from 9:30-10:30 or contact Karen Ben-Shmuel.

Other ways to become involved is to help with Torah Center holiday celebrations and grade level activities.

The opportunities to learn, connect, and become involved don’t stop at Torah Center. I invite you to enjoy some of the many other opportunities offered at Temple Israel. This month you will receive your Joys of Jewish Learning catalogue. JJL offers you, as an adult, a variety of educational opportunities including lectures, movie nights, cooking classes, art classes, outings, and more. The program is designed for those beginning or continuing their Jewish educational journey. Come enjoy one of the many classes the Temple has to offer. Or come to Torah study on a Shabbat morning and join in reading and discussing

the weekly parasha. There is always something new to learn from the text, the Rabbi, and each other.

Opportunities to connect and find meaning and community at the Temple don’t stop with Torah Center and our adult educational programs. Take a look through the Kol Yisrael, talk to staff, or speak with the board members for other opportunities to become involved. There are Sisterhood, the Caring Community, the Women’s Book Club, Men’s Club, and many committees.

Finally, just come. Come to a Humdinger and dine with other TC families. Come in for a cup of coffee and a chat on a Sunday morning in the sitting area next to the library. Come to a service. Come to a movie. Come to a class. Come say hello. As this new year starts, I hope you will take time to connect with each other, learn, and celebrate at Temple Israel. You are an important part of the Temple Israel community and we want to be an important and meaningful part of your life.

For any questions or assistance, please feel free to contact me, Deborah Lewis, VP of Education, Sharon Brown, Temple Educator, or the Temple office. All contact information can be found in our Temple directory or by contacting the office.L’Shana Tovah!

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EXPERIENCE ISRAEL / LIBRARYEXPERIENCE ISRAEL NEWSby Bonnie BachenheimerOne of the benefits to making Aliyah is Israel’s “universal health care.” The government has decreed that “citizens are entitled to basic health care as a fundamental right.”

Upon receipt of your Teudat Zehut (ID card) you are eligible for health care through one of four not-for-profit insurance organizations. Luckily I joined Maccabi, since their main office is right up the street from my apartment. Israel’s health care system is ranked fourth in the world for efficiency; we are the sixth healthiest country in the world, and eighth in life expectancy.

For less than $50 a month I have the “premium” plan, which covers dental (check-ups twice per year) and “Maccabi T’vi, with access to acupuncture, shiatsu, reiki, massage and chiropractic. When I call the doctor, I can speak with someone in Hebrew, Arabic, Russian or English. I usually get an appointment the same or the next day. My prescriptions run $5-$10 for a 3-month supply; it takes about ten minutes to pick them up – if there’s a line.

I recently spent 16 days at Assaf HaRofeh Medical Center (see Facebook post, 13 September). It’s difficult to compare this hospital stay to the USA, since the last time I was hospitalized was when my son was born, 30 years ago. I can report that my experience was outstanding. The interns and residents are extraordinary; the nurses, physicians’ assistants, housekeeping and administrative staff are exceptional. At meals we were given the choice of taking the tray in our room or eating in the day room. This was nice, since I was able to see, meet and speak with other patients on my floor.

We were encouraged to go outside to the healing sun every day. I saw patients in wheelchairs, on beds (gurneys), sitting and walking. If someone was hooked up to an IV, the pole went with them. I was usually outside for 10-20 minutes. I would have stayed longer, but it was hot.

Shabbat in hospital is excruciatingly boring. Doctors and staff are kept to skeleton crews. However, on Shabbat, volunteers deliver meals to the patients so that we have festive food. Last Shabbat, one of the other patients (a rabbi) and I, along with his friend, had a splendid mid-day meal, complete with Kiddush and Dvar Torah. We were together only 45 minutes, but it was one of the loveliest Shabbats ever!

Upon discharge, I was released to take the elevator downstairs and walk out by myself (unaccompanied; no wheelchair) where I caught my ride home.

NEWS FROM THE LIBRARYby Joan Leb Happy New Year and welcome to the year 5777. Do you think the High Holy Days are late this year? They are exactly on time…..according to the Jewish calendar! The Torah states that on the first, tenth, and fourteenth day of the seventh month, Tishrei, there shall be a “solemn convocation.” We know these convocations as Rosh HaShanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot. Because the months in the Jewish year are 29 or 30 days long, a year comes to only 254 days. To adjust for the secular and to make sure the holidays stay in the proper season, Passover in the spring and Hanukkah in the winter, a “leap month” is added seven times in nineteen years. That’s why we sometimes welcome the New Year early in September or later in October.

We have some new additions to the library for the High Holy Days:Who by Fire, Who by Water: Un’taneh Tokef. Prayers of Awe. 238.2 WHORosh HaShana Readings 239.5 ELKAll These Vows: Kol Nidre 240.7 ALLDays of Awe 238 AGNJustice and Mercy: Commentary on the Liturgy of the New Year and the Day of Atonement 238.25 ARZ

Here are some for the younger set:New Year at the Pier PB WAYHow the Rosh HaShana Challah became Round PB EPSSound the Shofar YR 238 CHAMinnie’s Yom Kippur Birthday YR SIN

The morning gaggle of residents

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Leave it to our Social Action Committee and our many willing volunteers to make an average luncheon into a great barbecue day for the homeless and those barely surviving with little means. Chair of the Social Action Committee at Temple, Myron Wollin, said that this year the kitchen was extraordinarily busy making food to feed over 200 guests at the Drop-In Center nearby the First Congregational Church and served by 28 cheerful and caring volunteers.

While more volunteers would have helped, it still turned out to be a highly successful venture as indicated by the letter accompanying this story. In addition to a delicious meal, the volunteers handed out socks and clothes provided by generous Temple members.

The next event to be held at the Drop-In Center will be our annual Christmas dinner. We hope to have many more volunteers to help with this heart-warming endeavor when we truly follow the Jewish precept and example of tikkun olam.

For any member of our congregation who would like to join us, our meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. except this coming October when it falls on Rosh HaShanah. Therefore a new date will be forthcoming. For information call Myron Wollin.

Jon moved to Long Beach from Playa Del Rey 7 years ago, when his wife, Jeanne's, very aggressive case of multiple sclerosis required that she be placed in a skilled nursing facility here, in Long Beach. Jon had stopped working for the previous 11 years to care for Jeanne at home. Since he planned to visit with her on a daily basis, it made sense to relocate to Long Beach.

Jon grew up in Cleveland, OH, where his family belonged to Park Synagogue, which, at the time, was one of the largest Conservative congregations in the United States. However, Jon has been a member of the Reform movement for more than 30 years. For the past three years, he has also studied Mussar, a particular spiritual practice within Judaism.

Regarding Jon’s decision to join Temple Israel, he comments, “how can you be Jewish in Long Beach and not hear about Temple Israel?” Since joining Temple Israel, Jon hasn't wasted much time; he is already a member of the Ritual Practices Committee and the Membership Committee. Jon is friends with so many of our Congregants!

Jon is the Founder and Publisher of Long Beach Jewish Life, a monthly digital magazine. He is also a member of the Scientific Steering Committee of the International Progressive MS Alliance, a global research consortium dedicated to speeding up the development of treatment for progressive multiple sclerosis by removing scientific and technology barriers. He is a member of the Planning Committee for the CCEJ's Annual Interfaith/Intercultural Breakfast. He is also a proponent of public television, and serves as the Vice-Chairperson of the KCET-TV Community Advisory Board.

In his spare time, Jon loves to play in the kitchen. Cooking and mixology are two of his passions. He has hosted several mixology workshops, where attendees learn to create imaginative and fun craft cocktails. Jon has been a member of the Magic Castle for several years. His specialty is close-up, sleight of hand magic – the type that's done right under your nose! He frequently performs at private parties and events. Jon is also a fan of theater. He has studied and performed with Held2Gether, a local improv troupe; and performed in several traditional scripted plays, including playing Tevye in the JCC Community Theater's production of Fiddler on the Roof. Jon is a huge music lover. He especially enjoys Brazilian jazz and R&B.

To sum up what Jon would like from his participation in our Temple, Jon says, “I am looking to maintain and strengthen my spiritual connection to Judaism. I am also looking forward to being an active participant in some of the social justice projects that Temple Israel participates in. And I am always open to connecting with like-minded people in the Temple Israel community!”

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS! / SOCIAL ACTION

FOCUS ON NEW MEMBERS!This Month's Profile: Jon Strum

TEMPLE BBQ AT THE DROP-IN CENTER HUGE SUCCESSby Harriette Ellis

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SUKKOT SERVICES

SundayOctober 16 ~ 6:00 p.m.(Wine & Cheese 5:30 p.m.)

AND

Monday October 17 ~ 10:30 a.m.

SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICES

CONSECRATION AND GOT SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICE

Sunday, October 23 ~ 5:00 p.m.

SIMCHAT TORAH SERVICEMonday, October 24 ~ 10:30 a.m.

Yizkor will be observed

This is the joyous festival when we “rejoice in the Torah.” During the Service, we read the last section of the Book of Deuteronomy and the beginning of the Book of Genesis as an affirmation of our commitment to celebrate and learn Torah. Join us for the beautiful Consecration Service. Yizkor will be recited at the Monday Morning Service.

During this “Festival of Booths,” we commemorate the safe passage made by the Israelites through the desert and also give thanks for a plentiful fall harvest.

Wednesday, October 19 ~ 6:30p.m.$5 per person

Please RSVP to the Temple Office

A Sukkot Pizza Dinner for ALLTemple Families

Our Men’s Club Construction Crew is BUILDING A SUKKAH

Sunday, October 16 at 9:00 a.m.

No tools, experience or hard hats necessary!We will have breakfast and then start building.

If you would like to help us please RSVP to Gary Roberts garyroberts2@mac.com

SUKKOT & SIMCHAT TORAH PROGRAMMING

CANCELLED

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BEGINNING HEBREWTuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Beginning October 18Instructor: Janet Liss

After this ten-week Beginning Hebrew class, students will be able to recognize all the Hebrew letters and vowels, read on a beginning level, follow along in the prayer book, and even read from the Torah on the last day of class! The text we will be using will give students the opportunity to practice reading Hebrew through the use of games, puzzles, and various reading drills. If you want to learn Hebrew in a warm, fun and non-threatening environment, this class is for you! Cost: $100, including textbook

JOYS OF JEWISH LEARNING

Please RSVP to Charmaine at clw@tilb.org

Get ready for the Joys of Jewish Learning Congregant Art Show,

which will take place December 12-18, 2016.

Artists’ reception on

Sunday, December 18, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Our theme is WATER.

Put your thinking caps on and create something beautiful!For more information contact chairperson Paula Prager,

papscorp@aol.com or (562) 706-1493

CALLING ALL TEMPLE ISRAEL ARTISTS! THE STORY CONTINUES: PROPHETS & PROVERBS

Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.Facilitator: Joan Leb

The Tanakh class is starting the fourth year of reading the rest of the Hebrew Bible after the Torah. So far we have entered the Promised Land with Joshua, lived during the period of the Judges, seen the establishment of two kingdoms, and gone into exile. We have read all of the 12 Minor Prophets and two of the Major Prophets. We are about to begin Ezekiel. This is a lay-led group so everyone has an opportunity to participate. No previous knowledge or experience is required, just curiosity and a desire to learn. Come and join us. We have fun! Cost: none

THE PAST, PRESENT & FUTUREOF THE L.A. RIVER

Tuesday, November 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Get to know our natural surroundings! Join William Preston Bowling (Special Projects Manager at Friends of the Los Angeles River) for a lecture on The Past, Present & Future of the L.A. River. Watch historical images with images of what can be from Long Beach to the San Fernando Valley. Q & A will follow. Cost: none

Please RSVP to Charmaine at clw@tilb.org

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It is the mission of the South Coast Interfaith Council to promote mutual understanding, respect, appreciation and cooperation among people of faith in the Greater South Bay-Harbor-Long Beach-West Orange County area by extending hospitality, fostering community, offering educational opportunities, providing moral

leadership, sharing in service, serving youth and working for justice. To this end, the SC’IC hosts a wide variety of activities and events reflecting both its mission and the faith communities it represents.

Some in October/November are below. You may also go to the SCIC’s Facebook page, its webpage or call the SCIC office at (562) 983-1665 for more information.

y The Mental Health Academy, sponsored by SCIC and the LDS Church in partnership with the LA County Department of Mental Health meet on the second Thursday of every month (not December). October 13 will be "Crisis Management" and November 10 will be "Suicidality,” from 7-9 p.m. at the LDS Institute of Religion, 6360 E. State University Drive, LB. Each presentation is taught by a Department of Mental Health professional.

y The 39th Annual Festival of Music Benefit Concert will be held on Sunday, October 30 from 3-5 p.m., location to be announced. This is a free event.

y The 13th Annual Interfaith Unity Awards Dinner & Silent Auction will take place on Sunday, November 6 from 6–9 p.m. at the Toyota Automobile Museum, 19600 Van Ness Ave. in Torrance. Tickets are $70. Several Temple Israel members have received SCIC’s coveted Unity Award, including Rabbi Moskowitz, Gene Lentzner and Roni Love and this year, Temple Israel’s own MYRON WOLLIN will be so honored. Let’s support him by attending and by purchasing “Mazal Tov” ads in the program!

INTERFAITH GREETINGSMyron Wollin to Get Unity Award!By Roni Love, member of the South Coast Interfaith Council

3 Bill and Kristina Shafton - 17 years 6 Brian and Sara Nisenholtz - 15 years10 Charles and Vicky Brodsky - 6 years11 Vanessa Rubinstein and Devon Lyon - 8 years12 David and Joanne Feldman - 36 years13 Lawrence Rosenthal and Katherine Sachnoff - 20 years Scott and Beth Sterling - 9 years15 Henrique and Viviane Levin - 17 years18 Steven and Lynn Folick - 35 years Jeff Schimsky and Kendra Miller - 18 years20 Joel and Macy Jelinowicz - 9 years21 Jerry and Joanne Levy - 32 years22 Alan and Kathy Kreida - 33 years23 Mark and Corey Brackmann - 12 years Howard and Dove Mayo - 17 years24 Ronald and Adele Banner - 29 years Meir and Melodee Levy - 17 years25 Daniel and Rebecca Siskin - 8 years26 Joel and Kelly Perler - 14 years Carl and Janet Schultz - 19 years27 Steve and Michelle Gordon - 32 years28 Jodi and Larry Weber - 37 years31 Adam Sanford and Joe Petty - 2 years

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LIFE MEMBERSJulie AlbanReva & Seymour AlbanBarbara AlpertHelen BarradBinnie & Jack BerroJean FeldmanSylvia & Ron HartmanFred MasbackSidney SchulmanNancy & Mark SpeizerKaren Zoller & David TillmanHONORARY LIFE MEMBERSShirley LoebMINYAN CIRCLEArlene SolomonRABBI'S CIRCLEMartin & Gloria SimonTEMPLE DOMEEric & Caren AdlerMark Beizer & Cathe Hagerman-BeizerClifford Corman & Deborah FabricantElaine & Howard DavisJoe & Laurie DempseyAmy & Seth GoldmanAlain & Tari HirschJonathan & Lynne KassMichael & Cheryl LavenAlan & Robin LilienRichard & Amy LipelesDOUBLE CHAIBeverly AugustDavid & Sharlee BergmanJackie & Tom BesleyJames & Peggy BradyRick & Linda Burney

Harry CohnBill & Wynndi DahlinMark Dressner & Matthew DavisHoward & Nancy EpsteinDavid & Joanne FeldmanHank & Joyce FeldmanGary & Lindsey FieldsDaniel Hart & Sheila Carter-HartCarl & Elise HartmanSteven & Pamela KeilesSeth & Vicki KoganAlan & Kathy KreidaDavid & Irene LeibAdam & Jodi LeiterMark LevinsteinJerry & Joanne LevyJohn & Joanne LopezArthur & Barbara MillerDavid & Susan PhilipsDaryl & Sandy PhillipsTodd & Vicki ScherwinMark & Liz SharzerMorton & Susan StuhlbargLibby WilsonJanice Wood & Leon NeumannMENORAH CIRCLEDavid & Cindy AranaMichelle & Bruce BaralKeith & Debbie BaumelJ. Garth Begler & Laura SnyderMichael & Elena BelkinMichele BerroJohn & Marcie BlumbergDenny & Judy BlumenthalJoel & Edie BrodskyMichael & Suzanne Brodsly

WE RECOGNIZE OUR SUSTAINING MEMBERSAlan & Rosecarrie BrooksJohn Burkholder & Barbara PollackLinda CalderònHarold & Barbara CannonMarc ColemanGary & Judy CooperRob & Kris DamonBrent & Erika EastepRob & Debbie FeldmanDaniel & Debi FelsenthalDonald & Diane FikeJohn & Joy FisherTerry & Elizabeth FiskinGail FreedmanRichard & Arlene FreemanBrian & Laurie GarabedianRobert & Nadia GellerCliff & Laurie GerstmanDaniel & Felicia GilboaWilliam Giser & Margaret LockeMatt & Christina GoldElan Goldman & Alyssa CohenSteve & Michelle GordonJonathan & Cindy GotzWilliam Gould & Adelle Drane-BoschDawn Haldane & Art LimGlenn & Chana Ham-RosebrockJudith HardakerArline HillingerMark & Margo HofferCraig Kain & Kevin O'GradyDonald & Andrea KaiserRuth Padway KallerBob & Ronni KaplanRebecca KerrJoel & Ronna Kizner

Martine Korach & Steve BrentonJudy LeffGene & Ann LentznerGordon & Judith LentznerHonor & Michael LevinMeir & Melodee LevyThomas & Gail LevyJames & Nancy LindenHarry & Eva LowensteinJoshua & Erika LowenthalKevin Mahoney & Anna SaluskyMichael & Ann MartinCarol MastersHoward & Dove MayoMarc & Diane MerrickAlexander & Ellen PolskyMichael & Enid PosnerDave & Judy RossDavid & Sadie SacksCarl & Janet SchultzGerda & Harold SeiferLeslie ShiffmanCindy ShilkretBarbara & Leon ShoagSanford & Linda SimmonsWayne Slavitt & Joanne RatnerMelanie & Dan SpellensShelly Spiegel-ColemanJan & Norma SteinDavid Sweeney & Amy KoplovskyAlan & Danielle Van DivortRobin & Kevin VestAmit & Alana WeinbergHoward & Ava WeissBarbara WolfeMyron Wollin & Cynthia GordonSandra Yavitz

Thank you to Our Oneg Shabbat Sponsors THROUGH SEPTEMBER 10

Helen BarradAl & Rita BirchJudy & Denny Blumenthalin honor of the marriage of their daughter, Lindsay to Nhat BuiSusanne & Jack CameronGary & Judy CooperRuth Coopermanin loving memory of her mother, Selma CoopermanBill & Wynndi DahlinHoward & Elaine Davisin honor of their 65th AnniversaryMarilyn R. DayBurton & Judith DubowyLyn & Joel Epsteinin honor of Pax Linden, grandson of Nancy & Jim LindenHank & Joyce FeldmanJean Feldman

Don & Diane FikeJoy & John Fisherin loving memory of Joy's mother, Evelyn PalmquistLinda R. Foxin honor of her children and grandchildren and in memory of her parents, Sylvia & Leo SelesnickLaurie & Brian GarabedianBill Giser & Margaret LockeMarvin & Lory GlickmanSteve & Michelle GordonCarol GreenbergRon & Diane GuestJudith Gale Hardakerin loving memory of her mother, Rae GaleDavid Hillingerin loving memory of his father, Paul Hillinger

Barbara Ivlerin memory of Robert & William IvlerPaddy KallerGeraldine LandesDavid & Irene LeibFred & Carol LernerArla LewisAlan & Robin LilienJoe & Natalie LissakAaron Londonin memory of Marguarett LondonRoni Lovein memory of Dorothy & George LernerEva & Harry Lowensteinin loving memory of Eva's father, Rafael UrcisBonnie Lowenthal & Evan Braudein honor of the Linden baby-namingKathryn McDermottRalph & Jane MindessApril & Jared Monjaras and familyMadge PizerBurrell & Marlene RossMoises Sanft

in loving memory of his father, Moises W. SanftSharon & Matt Sloanin memory of their parents, Edith & Nathan Meltzer andLillian & Harold SloanNancy & Mark SpeizerMelanie & Dan Spellensin honor of their parents and grandparentsShelly Spiegel-ColemanEdna Statmanin loving memory of her husband, Sol StatmanBob & Phyllis WallisJodi WeberMadelyn & Patrick Westin loving memory of Benjamin ChaoBarbara Wolfein loving memory of her husband, Harry WolfeIlsebill Wolfein loving memory of her husband, Charles S. WolfeBasha Yonis & Fritz Howe

Yahrzeit Observance“Zecher Tzadik Livracha”

The memory of the righteous are a blessing

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October 5-11Esther Alban Al J. Baral *Soli Berger Dorothy Brill Hyman Davis Elaine Ehrenberg Norris Falk Joseph Fares *David Feuer *Martin Fixler *Harold Foster Sara Greenberg *Felix Horowitz *Morton Horwitz Rhonda Jarvis May Labow Violet Ladin Rose Lager Gilbert Laven George Lerner *Susanna Levitt Robert Licht Jack Lieberman *Jean Betty Meyer Norman Miller *Sally Muslin Rae Myers Bruno Neuburger *Alfred Neumann Israel B. Padway *Rebecca Pieser *Celia Reicher Miriam S. Robbins *Max H. Rose *Julian Rosen *Benjamin Rosenberg *Maurice Sachs Libby Sacks Anna Sappell Sara Naran Segal Sarah Selesnick Edith Swider

October 12-18Allyn Abramson Esther Baileys Samuel J. Bard *Jesse Blatt Jean Butler Si Collins Jess Cooperman Gloria Davis

Ronald Decker B'nai Faulkner Rebecca Feiler Abraham Feuer *Louis Gersten *Claire Glow *Ralph Harris Charles Hassenbusch *Stephen Horowitz Esther Jacobi Rhonda Janis Sylvia Karabenick Pauline Katz *Aladar Kelen Leona Kline Donald David Kozoll *Walter Kutner Miriam Lebow Sylvia B. Lee *Nancy Leff *Erwin S. Loeb Shirley Marks Marian Martin Dave Mathews Boyce Miller Ben PetersMarcy Raftenberg *Selma Reichelsheimer Max Rosen Ferne Rosen *Freda E. Rosen *Rose Rudis Max Salomon *Muriel Shapiro Seymour Siegel *Jennie Silvergate *Mayer Sommer *Sylvia Heller Stern *Ronald Allen Stutzer *Jack Valt Beatrice Weinberger *Sarah Zatlin *Blanka Zimmermann

October 19-25Marcia Blank Ernest Bresch *Seymour Diamond Ida Feldman Warner Florsheim Mollie Garber Shirley Gold Alan Goldenberg

Janet Gonshak Bertha B. Goodman *Harry H. Hilf *Alice K. Hirsh *Arthur Holzman *Bernhard Horowitz *Nettie Horrowitz *Lillian Komaroff *John Lane Glenn Levy Fortuna Levy Phyllis Lowenthal Morris Lubkin Mable Melnicoe Martin Milrad Morris Rabin *Lewis Rabin *Judith Anne Raykoff Max Reicher Ted Roselinsky Fannie Schneider Joseph Shapiro *Boomi SilvermanRena Sugarman Irving Switzky Nathan Tobias Rudolf Wolff *Sol Wollin Ruth Yarbrough

October 26 - Nov. 1Paulie Addis Harry Alban Sam Bender Samuel Joseph Berro Francis Brody Ester Buchholz

Lauren Ariel Calig *Edwin Cogert Irving Cohen Mary Duffy Sadye Angel Eisenberg Tillie Evans Moe Freed Charles Fritz Jacob Gawryn Yrielle Hirsch Abraham Kaller *Harold Lang Laverne Leonardo Sam Levin *Florence Locks Leslie C. Martin *Edith Meltzer *Irving Mitnick Aaron Neiburger *Ilanea Ochitil Sam Pilger *Sheldon Ray Prager *Freda Roberts Beatrice Saltzman Lester Schumow Howard Sherain Donna Sylvia Simmons *Harry Simon Henry Simon Lucy Solomon Roberta Sopot Lillie Steinberg *Emanuel Stern *Joyce Stuhlbarg Keith Taylor Harry Weinberger

Jerry Cohnon the death of his former wife, Sandee Rosenblatt Cohn

Debi & Dan Felsenthalon the death of their cousin, Jerry Ezrin

Andrea Kaufmanon the death of her father, Paul Kearney

Lysa Saltzman, Adolfo Guzman-Lopez, Jordan, Elyanna and Diane Saltzmanon the death of mother, grandmother and

great-grandmother, Susan GrantRenee Simon

on the death of her husband, Jack Blecher

OUR CONDOLENCES TO...

*These names are permanently inscribed on memorial wall and will be read in perpetuity.

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TEMPLE ISRAEL FUNDSTzedakah is a central mitzvah of Judaism. It humanizes both the giver and the recipient.

It acknowledges an important occasion, honors a person for a job well done, or pays tribute in sympathy.

Donor Name: Amount:Message:

Send Card To:Address:Payment: Check Credit Card VISA MastercardCredit Card # Exp. Date:Billing Address:

Signature: Phone #

To make a donation, please check off any fund above to which you would like to donate and fill out the form below. Tear out this sheet and mail to: Temple Israel - 269 Loma Avenue, Long Beach CA 90803

MUSIC FUNDS � Rob & Debbie Feldman Family Got Shabbat

Funds quarterly Friday Shabbat alternative music service.

� Music Patrons Funds musical programs

DISCRETIONARY FUNDS � Rabbi Steven Moskowitz

Tzedakah projects at the Rabbi’s discretion

� Cantor Sara Hass Tzedakah projects at the Cantor’s discretion

� Educator For benefit of the Torah Center and its teachers

� President For special projects at the President’s discretion

BOOK FUND � Library Fund

Purchase of library books

TEMPLE ISRAEL FUND � General Fund

For the support of on going congregational activities

COMMUNITY FUNDS � Homeless Assistance

Helps those in need pay first and/or last month’s rent

� Caring Community Funds programs for families in need

� Nancy Leff and Donald Leff Memorial Purchases Hanukkah gifts for children of needy families

� Yad B’Yad Purchases kitchen and catering supplies for Yad B’Yad

MISCELLANEOUS FUNDS � Rabbi Wolli Kaelter Sabbath Fellowship

For purchase of kitchen items and programming

� Stan Solomon Building For building repairs

TEMPLE ISRAEL FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUNDS

Please make checks payable to TI Foundation �Hiddur Mitzvah Fund

Funds building beautification and refurbishment

� The Speizer Youth Development Funds youth activities

� Pilger Lectureship Funds annual guest speaker lectures

� Lapid-Shapiro Funds annual lectureship programs and Torah Center educational programs

� Syd Lemmerman Jewish Camping and Youth Fund In support of Jewish camping, Israel experiences, and other informal Jewish educational programs

CAMP FUNDS � Paula &Michael Avchen Campership

Camp/trip program for children in financial need

� Lester Elbert and Corinne Van Boemel Memorial Campership Camperships for those in financial need

� Lipeles Family Camp & Adult Shabbaton Fund for Families in need

� Jewish Campership Camperships for those in need

PROGRAMMING FUNDS � Jack Bard Memorial

For Jewish programs of interest to the congregation

� Social Action For social action and programming needs

� Joys of Jewish Learning Funds adult education programs at the Temple

TORAH CENTER FUNDS � Torah Center Fund

� Polly Alevy Memorial Education Funds for Torah Center

� HUM (Horim U’Morim) Funds Torah Center projects

� A. Estin Comarr Memorial Torah Scholarship Funds scholarships for Torah Center

� Torah Center Scholarship Assists with Torah Center fees and scholarships

� Roselle & Herbert Sommer Scholarship Fund Assists with Torah Center fees and camp scholarships

TORAH CENTER FUNDS

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CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH SPTEMBER 10We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Israel by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through generous contributions

IN LOVING MEMORYBeverly August in loving memory of her mother, Bella Milkes.Ruth Cooperman in loving memory of her mother, Selma Cooperman.Elaine & Howard Davis in loving memory of Elaine’s father, Herman

Albert.Marilyn R. Day in loving memory of her mother, Mabel Day.Jay Eiser in loving memory of his grandfather, Irving Frank.Jay Eiser in loving memory of his mother-in-law, Marion Rayor.Alan & Kathy Gordon in loving memory of their mother and

grandmother, Phyllis Gordon.Anne Gundry in loving memory of her father, Robert Gundry.Judith Gale Hardaker in loving memory of her mother, Rae Gale.Alain & Tari Hirsch in loving memory of Alain’s uncle, Selim Sassoon.Dorothy Levin in loving memory of Frances Faverman.Jerry & Joanne Levy in loving memory of Jerry’s mother, Beverly Levy.Jerry & Joanne Levy in loving memory of Jerry's grandmother,

Minnie Levy.Arla Lewis in loving memory of Clarence Calvin Lewis.Arla Lewis in loving memory of her mother, Rita Kurtz Lewis.Eva & Harry Lowenstein in loving memory of Eva’s father, Rafael Urcis.Marian, Paul and Allison Martin in memory of Daniel E. Leb,

beloved father, father-in-law and grandfather.Kathryn McDermott in loving memory of her mother,

Susan Davis Morton.Marc & Diane Merrick in loving memory of Marc’s aunt, Janet Kenner.Barry & Donna Mitnick in loving memory of Barry’s mother,

Ruth Mitnick.Melinda & David Perez in loving memory of Melinda’s grandfather,

Morris Silverman.Robert & Laurie Raykoff in loving memory of Robert’s father,

Philip Raykoff.Al Roller in loving memory of his brother, Nick Roller.Sharon & Matthew Sloan in loving memory of Sharon’s father,

Nathan Meltzer.Andrea Stebel in loving memory of her mother, Sylvia Lippe.Libby Wilson in loving memory of her mother, Ida Fleischer.

GENERAL FUNDBarbara & Leon Shoag extend their congratulations to Elaine &

Howard Davis on their 65th Wedding Anniversary.Gene & Ann Lentzner in honor of Herman Rubin on his 90th Birthday.Gene & Ann Lentzner wishing Jay Leff a complete and speedy

recovery.Gene & Ann Lentzner wishing Joy Rosenthal a complete and speedy

recovery.

RABBI STEVEN MOSKOWITZ DISCRETIONARY FUNDKevin & Monique Bussi in appreciation.Rebecca & Douglas Cringean in appreciation for Rabbi Moskowitz’s

time and guidance through the conversion process for Douglas.Elizabeth Damiano in appreciation for the Introduction to Judaism class.Jean Feldman in loving memory of her father, Alfred Berliner.Laurie & Brian Garabedian in loving memory of Laurie's father,

Paul Hillinger.Lisa & Sam Gorodistian in appreciation for Rabbi officiating at the baby

naming for their daughter and the daughter of Julie and David Hamer.Shirley Kashoff-Shanah Tovah and special thanks to you, my dear Rabbi

in this, my 80th year. Thank you for confirming my sense of purpose at Temple Israel by encouraging me to keep doing all the things I love.

Marah & Aaron Kuck in appreciation for the Introduction to Judaism class.

Gene & Ann Lentzner in memory of Art Zahler, beloved husband of Audrey Zahler.

Gene & Ann Lentzner in memory of Betty Appel, beloved mother of Barbara Kovacic.

Barbara Wolfe in loving memory of her mother, Florence Weir.

POLLY ALEVY MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUNDMelanie & Dan Spellens in loving memory of Miriam Levy.

CANTOR SARA HASS DISCRETIONARY FUND David & Sadie Sacks in honor of the safe arrival of Austin

Miles Reiser, grandson of Gary & Lindsey Fields.

CARING COMMUNITY FUNDReva & Sy Alban in loving memory of Pat Glow, beloved mother of

Kathy Kreida.Marilyn R. Day with appreciation to Natalie Swit.Karen Fried to thank the Caring Community members for all of their

continued support in the aftermath of the death of her daughter, Chloe.

HOMELESS ASSISTANCE FUNDSeymour & Reva Alban in loving memory of Art Zahler, beloved

husband of Audrey Hyde Zahler.Howard & Elaine Davis in support of the Temple Israel Sponsored

Drop-In Center Barbecue.

JEWISH CAMPERSHIP FUNDHelen Barrad.

JOYS OF JEWISH LEARNING FUNDSeymour & Reva Alban in loving memory of Dr. Bernard Landes,

beloved husband of Geraldine Landes.Steve Brenton & Martine Korach.

RABBI WOLLI KAELTER SABBATH FELLOWSHIP FUNDSeymour & Reva Alban in loving memory of Dr. Robert Feldman.Binnie & Jack Berro, Barbara & Lee Shoag, and Susan & Mort Stuhlbarg,

(7th grade grandparents), in honor of Olivia Gertz on her Bat Mitzvah.Binnie & Jack Berro, Barbara & Lee Shoag, and Susan & Mort Stuhlbarg,

(7th grade grandparents), in honor of Jack Levin on his Bar Mitzvah.

SYD LEMMERMAN JEWISH CAMPING & YOUTH FUNDSeymour & Reva Alban in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved

father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Appling Insurance Services in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved

father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Helen Barrad in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father,

grandfather and great-grandfather.Binnie & Jack Berro in fond memory of Merv Lemmerman, a special

long-time friend.Vicky Cahn in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father,

grandfather and great-grandfather.The Cast & Crew Family in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved

grandfather of Nathan Lemmerman.Beth & David Dafner in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved

father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Jean Feldman in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father,

grandfather and great-grandfather.

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Laurie & Brian Garabedian in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Arline Hillinger in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Irving & Sandra Klasky in honor of the birth of Pax Linden, grandson of Nancy & Jim Linden.

Allan & Georgianna Kolsky in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Tom Lederer in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Ed & Betty Leikin in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Gene & Ann Lentzner in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Raymond & Judy Nakelsky in memory of their lifelong friend, Merv Lemmerman.

Sandy & Dan Perlmutter in loving memory of Merv Lemmerman, an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

Robert & Laurie Raykoff in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

David & Linda Santefort in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Albert & Betty Schatz in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Kristina & Bill Shafton in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Nancy & Eddie Singer & family in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Patricia & Dale Spencer in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Ava & Howard Weiss in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Lora Welch in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Beatrice Yoffe in memory of Merv Lemmerman, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

TORAH CENTER FUNDBert & Alexis Rabenn in memory of our friend Lydia Jacobs, beloved

grandmother and mother of Cindy Arana.

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