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David J. Fine, PhD Rabbi
Caitlin O. Bromberg, Cantor
Sharon J. Litwin, Associate Rabbi
Denis Vogel President
Temple Israel & JCC Tel: 201-444-9320 Fax: 201-444-9855 www.synagogue.org
Temple Talk
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
Rabbi’s Message/Circle of Honor
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President’s Message Page 3
NNJJA Director’s Message
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Milestones/Oneg & Kiddush/Hametz Form
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B’nei Mitzvah Page 6
Membership/ Open Mic
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Adult Education / Tikkun Olam
Page 8
Tikkun Olam Page 9
Men’s Club Page 10
Sisterhood Page 11
Youth Happenings Page 12
World Wide Wrap Page 13
Donations Page 14
Giving Opportunities Page 15
Calendars Pages 16-17
Advertising Back Cover
March 2012 Adar—Nisan 5772
Temple Israel Family Service Friday, March 9
7:00 pm Families with children of all ages are
encouraged to attend Those without children are also welcome!
There will be lots of singing, ruach, stories, dancing and more! We look forward to davening with the whole family!
Tuesday, March 7 6:30 pm Queen Esther’s Ice Cream Social 7:00 pm Megillah Reading Costume Parade for Adults and Children
Wednesday, March 8 6:30 am—Megillah Reading
Sunday, March 11 10:30 am —12:30 pm Purim Carnival at Temple Beth Sholom
Temple Israel’s SOULebration
Saturday, March 3 7:30 pm
There will be great food, good cheer, dancing and so much more.
MEN’S CLUB SHABBAT Sat., March 24: 9:00 am Services followed by a festive kiddush
Sun., March 25: 9:30 am Minyan followed by breakfast and the Harry Grant Award presentation to Man of the Year, Robert Obeiter.
Nosh & Drash Saturday, March 17
Our drasher is Evelyn Auerbach
9:00—10:00am: Preliminary Service and Shacharit 10:00—11:00am: Light Kiddush Breakfast & Communal Torah Study
11:00—12:30pm: Torah Service and Musaf
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When Alla and I were looking at synagogues three years ago and deciding where we might like to be, Alla put Temple Israel at the top of the list and said to me: “David, read about this shul. I think this might be the perfect place for us.” And she was right! I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to serve this community for three years, and it is with humility and gratitude that I have signed with the synagogue a long-term contractual agreement.
I want to thank all the members of the congregation for allowing Alla and me, as well as Laurence and Ariel, to feel so much a part of “the family” that our synagogue is. I cannot imagine a better synagogue for my children to grow up in, and I know that this is a sentiment shared by all the parents out there! I want to thank all the voices and souls who make our worship inspiring, creating for us a house of prayer, all the minds, ears and mouths that come into Temple Israel to learn and teach, creating for us a house of study, and all the hands and hearts that work to create for us a house of gathering, a true bet kenesset. I want to especially thank those who have let me into your lives at times of need, times of sorrow and times of joy. Alla and I look forward to many years of friendship and community at Temple Israel.
FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY
CIRCLE OF HONOR
TODAH RABBAH TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS
Benefactor’s Circle Beth & Freddie Kotek Tricia & Howard Schreiber Sustainer’s Circle Sue Rubinoff Lenore & Neil Sherman Pillar’s Circle Audrey Meyers & Scott Agins The Gruber Family Shari & Manny Haber Rita & Robert Obeiter
Sponsor’s Circle Cheryl & Allan Alterman Anonymous (4) Christine & Evan Dobkins The Fels Family Roberta & Charles Fleischman Tamara & Barry Freeman Sharyn & Alan Gallatin Hayley & Jeffrey Gluck Susie & Shelly Goldstein Suzanne & Joshua Holden Debbie, Wayne & Jared Miller Melony & Robert Muller Peri & David Namerow Johanna & Michael Rosen
Kurt Rosenberg Ellen & Allen Rubin Sisterhood of Temple Israel Carla & Denis Vogel Bonita & David Weiss
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Fellow Congregants, I am pleased to announce that at the last meeting, the Board of Trustees of Temple Israel voted on a long term contract extension for Rabbi David J. Fine. In an era of uncertainty in the organized religious community, we have insured stability in our home. Temple Israel is a better place for him being here and will continue to strive for excellence in the future.
Stability does not mean that we can become complacent. We always need greater participation and support. The community exists for you but also because of you. It is through everyone’s efforts that we remain successful. Success in adult education, Tikkun Olam, Men’s Club and Sisterhood to name a few rely on you participation. When you have a feeling of ownership, the experience becomes that much better. Take ownership in Temple Israel. Of course every owner should be fully financially invested. Part of our stability depends on finances. I hate to beat this drum too often but there is no secret that behind the scenes we are actually running a business with employees and a physical plant. Each of our rooftop A/C units cost $10,000.00 to replace. We have seven of them. A new roof probably costs $100,000.00. We are in the 10th year of a 20 year cycle on roof repairs. Things like this are normally transparent to the membership but it is something that is discussed ad nauseum at the board level. It is never my wish to beat anyone over the head with this but it is information that may give all of you a little insight into the reasons for the emphasis on the efforts. Your support as always is acknowledged and appreciated. March is a month of great fun. We start off with Soulebration on March 3. Party with your friends. Then Purim. Party on farther Garth. After that, we get to gather around to roast our BMC Man of the Year, Bob Obeiter when we all get find the answer to the question, “will the hat fit?”
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NNJA DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE “When Adar enters, happiness increases”
“Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B’Simcha”
We have a lot of wonderful events happening at NNJJA during Adar from Purim celebrations to wonderful family workshops…please make sure to mark your calendars accordingly! We already have so many volunteers signed up to help us with the Mishloah Manot and Purim Carnival. A very special thank you
in advance to Miriam Bakal and committee for coordinating the Mishloah Manot this year and to David Lipsky, Jared Lipsky, Jesse Forstot, and Josef Goldberg for their amazing organization of the Purim Carnival Purim Celebrations: 1. Purim Ice Cream Social & Megillah Reading (Don’t forget your costume)
Join us on Wednesday, March 7 for a Purim Ice Cream Social at 6:30 followed by Megillah reading at 7:00PM. *Attendance at Megillah reading is required for all Kitah Alef through Kitah Hey students. Please check in with Rabbi Sharon to be counted for attendance. There will be no Hebrew school classes that day.
2. THE PURIM CARNIVAL AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM
Join us on Sunday, March 11 from 10:30-12:30 for a fun filled carnival. We’ve got everything from carnival booths, games, prizes, blow ups, sand art, face painting, hot dogs and more! Tickets are 25 cents each (5/$1.00) and most booths are two-three tickets each. *Regular Class will meet from 9:30-10:30 at Beth Sholom All students are required to attend this event!
Calendar Update:
March 3 – Junior Congregation 10:30-12:00 in the Beit Midrash March 4- Kitah Hey visits BCHSJS – Attendance is required. March 4- Mishloah Manot Delivery
March 11- Purim Carnival March 18- Final Kehillah Program for Kitah Dalet March 23- Kitah Bet/Gimmel Class Dinner and Service at Temple Beth Sholom March 31- Junior Congregation 10:30-12:00 in the Beit Midrash
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BIRTHS Leah Grace Bortinger, granddaughter of Nancy & Arie Bortinger Nathan Everett Fleischman, grandson of Roberta & Chuck Fleischman We wish our newborns and their families strength, good health, and joy B’NEI MITZVAH Tyler Antebi, son of Kim and Henri Antebi Madison Grossman, daughter of Mallory & Steven Grossman We wish our B’nei Mitzvah a lifetime of Torah, Mitzvot, and Gemilut Hasadim (Acts of Loving-kindness). DEATHS Clarence Calman, husband of Sonja Calman Edward Green, husband of Susan Green May the families be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
MILESTONES
Oneg Shabbat March 3 Mallory & Steven Grossman in honor of their daughter, Madison, on the occasion of her bat mitzvah
March 9 Patricia & Howard Schreiber in honor of their son, Evan, on the occasion of his bar mitzvah
March 16 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP March 23 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP
March 30 Waltraud & Daniel Unger in honor of their son, Benjamin, on the occasion of his bar mitzvah
Kiddush Sponsors March 4 Mallory & Steven Grossman in honor of their daughter, Madison, on the occasion of her bat mitzvah
March 10 Patricia & Howard Schreiber in honor of their son, Evan, on the occasion of his bar mitzvah
March 17 OPEN FOR SPONSORSHIP - NOSH & DRASH
March 24 Brandeis Men’s Club in honor of Men’s Club Shabbat
March 31 Waltraud & Daniel Unger in honor of their son, Benjamin, on the occasion of his bar mitzvah
ONEG/KIDDUSH SPONSORS
HAMETZ
Mekhirat Hametz Authorization-5772/2012 We hereby authorize Rabbi David Fine to sell all hametz that may be in our possession, wherever it may be - at home, at our place of business, or elsewhere - in accordance with the requirements of Jewish law, as incorporated in the special contract for the sale of hametz.
DATE: ___________________________________ NAME:__________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:______________________________________________________________________ SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________________________________
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B’NEI MITZVAH
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MEMBERSHIP
OPEN MIC
We are pleased to welcome two new member families, Gillian and Matthew Sadowsky from Allendale who are expecting twins in May and Dr. Michele and Dr. Mark Preminger from Ridgewood and their children Evan and Kimberly. On Sunday, March 11 at 7:30, the second film in our series on sustainability and food issues, The Power of Community, will be shown. Admission is free. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served and a discussion will follow. Membership is co-sponsoring this series with Sisterhood, Men’s Club and Tikkun Olam. On Friday, March 16, 2012, Membership is sponsoring a Shabbat dinner in honor of all our new members who have joined Temple Israel in the last 3 years. Dinner is at 6:45 with services following at 8:30 pm. The entire congregation is invited. RSVP with the office by March 10. Cost is $6/child (pre-Bar Mitzvah) and $12/adult. Do you like to make music? Please participate in our Open Mic on Sunday, March 18 at 3:00 pm. You are welcome to perform music, dance, or tell a few jokes. Please plan on a 5 to 10 minute performance. If you plan to participate, please email Michael Rosen [email protected] or Marc Cantor at [email protected] If you know of any one interested in finding our more about our synagogue community or in joining the YJCC under the Kehillah program, please call me at 201-670-8199. Jo Rosen Membership Chair
Open Mic - Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm Calling all musicians, comedians and performers of all ages. On Sunday, March 18, you will have 5 to 10 minutes of "fame" by participating in Temple Israel's Open Mic. Please contact Michael Rosen at home, 201-670-8199 or by email at
[email protected]. In the past we have had pianists, singers, musicians - playing jazz, classical, broadway and rock and roll. And for those of us who are not performing, please attend this wonderful afternoon which will showcase Temple Israel's talent. The afternoon is free and co-sponsored by the Music and Membership Committees
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ADULT EDUCATION Coming Up in the Rabbi’s Sunday Morning Lecture Series: March 4: Jews, Christians and Muslims in the Early Middle Ages March 18: The Crusades
April 1: Under the Crescent: Palestine from the Crusades to the eve of World War I
April 29: World War I and the British Mandate
It’s also time to sign up for the Temple Israel trip to Israel! Join your synagogue community for what promises to be an amazing 10-day experience touring the country, from June 23 to July 4. There’s already been interest expressed by some who have signed up to extend the trip for several days to spend time in Eilat and Petra, Jordan. To make your reservation, contact Israel Tour Connection at 1-800-2-ISRAEL. Jane Rosen Chair
Update on Agahozo Shalom Youth Villlage ---Two Years Later Two years ago our Temple Israel community embraced a project to sponsor one child at the Agahozo Shalom Youth Village, a school dedicated to helping orphans of the Rwandan genocide. In the intervening years the school now houses four full high school years, with a 125 students in each class. The first class will graduate this year! The students are amazing—they not only have seized this opportunity to begin life anew and be educated, but also to perform true Tikkun Olam in helping to heal the world. It is impossible to convey the miracle and magic of this truly unique village so we encourage all to visit their website at www.asy.org. In our lifetime we see that certain people, certain groups, certain ideas can change the world. This is one of those times. And as we all know, Tikkun Olam does not have any expiration date for supporting good works.
TIKKUN OLAM
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TIKKUN OLAM Six Month view on Tikkun Olam Activities We continue to welcome old and new volunteers to help us on our on-going Tikkun Olam activities! Homeless Walk-In-Dinner Once a quarter we prepare and serve dinner for the homeless at the Walk-In-Dinner program in Hackensack. We serve a full course meal to 100-140 people on average. We prepare the entrée at the synagogue kitchen on Sunday morning/afternoon (11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) and serve on Tuesday late afternoon (4:00-6:30 p.m.). While we have a core cadre of loyal cooks and servers we always are happy to add more volunteers to our ranks. Dates for 2012 are: Sunday--Cooking at the Synagogue Tuesday--Serving on Site March 11 March 13 April 29 May 1 October 14 October 16 December 16 December 18 Please email Nadine Genet at [email protected] if you would like to participate in this program. Interfaith Blood Drive—Sunday, May 20 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Our Spring Interfaith Blood Drive, conducted in cooperation with St. Elizabeth’s Church, is scheduled for Sunday, May 20. The need for blood continues to be high during these challenging times. Temple Israel’s Blood Drive also will be set up to take those who can give “doubles” as well as platelets. New Spring Film Series In response to congregant interest in food and sustainability issues, Tikkun Olam Committee, Sisterhood and Membership are co-sponsoring a Sunday, Spring Film Series. Movie time is 7:30 p.m., followed by a group discussion. Dates and topics are: March 11 --- Power of the Community April 29 --- Food, Inc. June 3 One --- One Man, One Cow, One Planet
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March 24, Men’s Club Shabbat: Services on Shabbat will be led by the men of our congregation and all are invited to attend. March 25, Men’s Club Brunch honoring and roasting our MOY Bob Obeiter! Please join us for brunch and roasting of Bob Obeiter. The festivities begin right after minyan, 10:30am. Our Man of the Year, Robert Obeiter, is so well deserving of this honor. Bob does so much for our shul in many capaci-
ties, he has been Ritual Chair, House Chair, and was instrumental in our water recovery system, energy savings, a lot of special shul maintenance work, and we all see Bob regularly as gabbai on our bimah. Bob has energetically involved himself in all facets of Temple Israel and we are very lucky to have him a member, and are delighted to honor him as this year’s MOY. To read more about Bob please go to our Temple Israel web site for more: http://synagogue.org/OurCommunity/BrandeisMensClub.aspx. This year we will also be honoring all past Brandeis Men’s Club Presidents, so please plan to attend this wonderful
event. Ski Trip to Bellayre Mountain on Sunday, January 15 was a success. We had some snow, and all came back to Ridgewood in one piece! Thanks to Denis Vogel for making all the ar-rangements1 Our Brandeis Men’s Club and Temple Beth Sholom’s Men’s Club cooperated in a new
project for our school. We donated Hebrew-English Dictionaries to all the students in classes Gimmel/Dalet/Hey. We expect this to be an annual event for the Gimmel Class. This year we gave to all three classes so that every graduating student from NNJA will have a Hebrew-English dictionary for future use. Our Annual fund raiser was Saturday, January 21. It was a terrific event attended by many of us. The billed performer, Gerard Edery came down with laryngitis a couple of days before and could not sing! So, Cantor Caitlin learned the songs, many in Spanish, and performed the concert by herself with the Gerard Edery ensemble’s great music. What a night! With all respect to Gerard, we got more than we bargained for. We also had a special performance by none other than Rabbi David Fine who also was terrific. Don’t miss the Rabbi’s and Cantor’s next performance…every Shabbat. Thanks also to all who participated in our raffle, which was very successful! Congratulations to all our winners! Especially the Bordowitz’s who won first prize of a night in the City, with either theatre or concert tickets!
World Wide Wrap was Sunday, February 5, 9:00am. We all learned the history and ritual of tefillin with Rabbi Sharon, and Kitah Hey. This is an annual event supported by FJMC, the national office for all Conservative Men’s Clubs! Wine Tasting with Sisterhood on Sunday afternoon, March 4. Taste
kosher for passover wines, prior to purchase. The tasting, and purchasing these Kosher for Passover Wines will take place from 11:30am – 1:30pm, so those attending the Rabbi’s class will have plenty of time to taste afterwards. Sisterhood and BMC will provide light snacks. Your orders will be available at Temple Israel before Passover. Save the date: BMC annual Golf Outing, Thursday, June 14. Farmstead Golf & Country Club! Shalom, Howard Schreiber, BMC, President
BRANDEIS MEN’S CLUB
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SISTERHOOD Pre-Passover Wine Tasting and Sale Sunday, March 4 from 11:30a m to 1:30 pm at Temple Israel. Sample a wide selection of kosher wines, along with snacks. Place your order at very competitive prices and pick up your wine at Temple Israel before Passover. Co-sponsored by Brandeis Men’s Club and Sisterhood. All profits benefit Men’s Club and Sisterhood.
Passover Boutique The gift shop will be open on three Sunday mornings in March: March 4, 18, and 25. Pick up hostess gifts, serve ware, and all sorts of things to make your holiday just a little sweeter.
Mah-jong Night Wednesday, April 18, 8:00 pm at Temple Israel. You loved Mah-Jong Night last year, so we’re doing it again! Whether you’re an experienced player or would like to learn, come and have fun. A learner’s table will be available.
Craft Night Tuesday, May 8, 8:00 pm at Temple Israel. Complete a fun craft project, led by Arlene Bernhardt, or just come to hang out and drink wine! This is Sisterhood’s general membership meeting. We will vote in the new Sisterhood board for 2012-14. Torah Fund This year's Torah Fund pin is available, and it's gorgeous. Contact Peri Namerow at 201-652-4200. For Torah Fund cards, contact Libby Stern at [email protected] or 201-444-3819. Torah Funds cards cost $5 each and are appropriate for all special occasions.
Kippot for your Simchas Sisterhood is once again selling custom kippot. Before you buy on line, check with us--you'll save money AND benefit the synagogue. Contact Carla Vogel at 201-670-1642 or [email protected].
Gift Shop News: All merchandise is 20% off the retail cost. Remember that with each purchase, you are making a contribution to our synagogue. We have mezzuzot, tallitot, necklaces, earrings and other bnai mitzvah gifts and a variety of items of Judaica too numerous to list that make appropri-ate gifts for many occasions. The inventory will be in
stock this fall. If the gift shop is closed, please contact Laura Brody at (201) 670-1916 or email [email protected] to make a purchase or arrange to browse our selection.
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YOUTH HAPPENINGS El Al had an amazing time at the Shabbaton in February. We learned about the 10 commandments and how they apply to our lives. We helped to lead Youth Shabbat services, which was a real honor. We stayed up late eating cookies and twizzlers, and we played lots and lots of GaGa in the Social Hall. Thanks Jose and Tina for letting us
use all the long tables as a GaGa pit on the dance floor. Thank you to Martin Shames, Alan Gallatin, and Dan Unger for helping chaperone the Shabbaton. It was a lot of fun and many of the El Al-niks would like us to do it again and again! The Shabbaton is a great annual tradition, and we will do it again next year. In March El Al will have its annual Chocolate Seder. We will meet March on 18 from 12:45-2:15 in the social hall for green M&M karpas, Ice Cream drumstick Shankbones, and 4 cups of chocolate milk. Please RSVP by March 12. Rabbi Sharon
I can't believe it is March already! Spring is just around the corner. March Lounge night will be held on Wednesday, the 14 from 6:30-8pm. Our Sunday event for the month will be held on the 25. We will be going to Monster Golf for the afternoon. Details will follow in an email as we get closer to the date. I hope that many of you will attend. Thanks!!! As always, any questions or concerns please email me at: [email protected]. Morah Felicia
A new Temple Israel USY Chapter has formed as a part of a four synagogue effort. We have a great youth advisor and already had our first event. In case you did not make it, please watch for emails or contact me at: [email protected] for more info. Dan Unger
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The World Wide Wrap Rocks!
WORLD WIDE WRAP
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DONATIONS We thank all of our donors:
Temple Israel Chai Campaign Fund Jamie & Jason Rosenfeld in honor of their son, Jared, for receiving the Jonathan Toomey Stokely TIES Volunteers Member of the Year Award Temple Israel Operating Fund Cheryl & Allan Alterman in honor of Johanna Rosen’s birthday Adam Cohen & Kane Kessler, PC in honor of Robert Obeiter being chosen as Brandeis Men’s Club Man of the Year Sherry & Stephen Frank in honor of our newest members: Paul & Marie Aronsohn and Jonathan & Julia Bartlett Susie & Shelly Goldstein in memory of Jesse Kahan, husband of Naomi Kahan Susie & Shelly Goldstein to Ellen Rubin to get well and for a speedy recovery Rita Halpern in memory of Jesse Kahan, husband of Naomi Kahan Susan & Leonard Jacob in memory of Jesse Kahan, husband of Naomi Kahan Beverly & Arnold Lang in memory of Jesse Kahan, husband of Naomi Kahan Beverly & Arnold Lang in memory of Clarence Calman, husband of Sonja Calman Barry H. Glick Chesed Endowment Fund Judy Glick in memory of Jesse Kahan, husband of Naomi Kahan William & Rhoda Toonkel Jewish Music En-dowment Fund The Har-zvi Family in honor of Tamara Freeman for sharing her expertise and for all her support Mahzor Lev Shalem Anne & Barry Kornblum in honor of Roberta & Chuck Fleischman on the birth of their grandson, Nathan Everett Fleischman Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Linda Paige for Rabbi Fine’s wisdom and leadership Diane & Walter Petzinger
Cantor’s Discretionary Fund Linda Paige for a beautiful concert Associate Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Linda Paige for Rabbi Litwin’s Adult B’nei Mitzvah class
Bequests To Temple Israel You can make an enduring gift to Temple Israel through your will as a bequest. A bequest is perhaps the simplest form of planned giving to arrange, and Temple Israel can be named as one of your beneficiaries. A bequest could involve cash, stocks, real estate or other property and is usually a percentage of the residue of your estate, which is given after your family needs are cared for. You may designate that your bequest be used for a particular purpose, and you may indicate whether it is for current needs or endowment. Because a bequest is revocable, there is no immediate income tax deduction, but your gift will be deductible from your taxable estate. Please consult with an attorney when writing your will in order for your wishes to be clearly articulated.
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING
TEMPLE ISRAEL GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund maintenance and/or capital improvement projects to Temple Israel properties.
AMSTERDAM FAMILY ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To provide siddurim to Temple Israel religious school students.
DONALD FELLOWS HOLOCAUST EDUCATION MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund the education program portion of the Annual Holocaust Remembrance.
PHYLLIS ANN ZWEIG FRIEDMAN ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To provide scholarship to a Temple Israel high school student to attend an Israel/Eastern Europe educational program.
BARRY H. GLICK
CHESED ENDOWMENT FUND
PURPOSE: To fund both the cost of a professional motivational speaker who will inspire attendees to perform acts of lovingkindness AND the Chesed forum which will follow the talk. DAVID & SARA GOODMAN ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund supplemental Jewish experiences for Jewish youth.
DAVID & SALLY KIRSCH SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To provide scholarship to a religious school graduating student for continuing Jewish religious education.
ALEXANDER & SOPHIE PURITZ MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To fund the Temple Israel Annual Hanukkah Party, which shall include the distribution of silver dollars to all students.
MAX AARON STRACHMAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To purchase educational materials for the library as well as fund library related educational events.
WILLIAM & RHODA TOONKEL
JEWISH MUSIC ENDOWMENT FUND PURPOSE: To promote Jewish musical education for the Temple Israel religious school, as well as other musical and cultural experiences for Temple Israel and Jewish Community Center.
Endowment Funds Donations & Dedications While Judaism itself can thrive without reference to finances, a community of Jews who are committed to the purpose of the synagogue—learning, worship, and fellowship—does need financial resources to help each other and themselves.
Most of us recognize our obligation to maintain membership in Temple Israel and to support it by payment of annual dues. However, dues alone do not cover all of our costs. There is a continuing need for donations to help assure the synagogue’s strength and development .
We encourage any and all donations to Temple Israel. The following are suggested giving opportunities in which the funds are used to support all aspects of synagogue life:
Temple Israel Operating Fund any amount
Tributes $5
DEDICATION OPPORTUNITIES Siddur Sim Shalom for Weekdays $54
Mahzor Lev Shalem For Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur $64 Chumash Etz Hayim $118
Simcha Terrace Paver $136 Memorial Plaque $540
Large Memorial Tablet $54,000
The following are suggested giving opportunities in which the funds are used to support specific areas of synagogue life: Temple Israel Chai Campaign Fund any amount Funds the major capital improvements from our synagogue building renovation Religious School Enrichment Fund any amount Funds religious school enrichment programs & materials Endowment Funds $25,000 to establish a fund; $18 donation to established funds Each Fund has a specific purpose. Consult column on the right Susan Reeve/Temple Israel Feed the Hungry Fund any amount Funds Temple Israel’s Tikkun Olam Feed the Hungry Program
Kiddush Club Funds the kiddush when there is no regular kiddush sponsor $144 Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund any amount Funds charitable purposes, at the discretion of the Rabbi Cantor’s Discretionary Fund any amount Funds charitable purposes, at the discretion of the Cantor Associate Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund any amount Funds charitable purposes, at the discretion of the Associate Rabbi
Contribution Form Name: ______________________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Enclosed is my contribution of $________________ to ___________________________________________
Checks for General Donations or Dedications should be made payable to Temple Israel. Checks for an Endowment or Discretionary Fund should be made payable to the specific Fund.
This contribution is _____in honor of or _____in memory of ______________________________________________
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