Connection Summer 2017 Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5777 Fourth of July Celebration 6 pm, Tuesday, July 4 TBE’s Lower Parking Lot TBE’s rooftop will be open to watch the fireworks. All are welcome to this family-friendly event! Glow sticks and children’s activities provided. $10 per person (ages 5 and under free). Includes hamburger or hot dog, baked beans, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Beer and wine: $3 suggested donation. Call the Temple office or visit www.templebeth-el.net to register by June 26. Food prepared and cooked by TBE’s Sisterhood and Men’s Club.
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Connection Summer 2017 Sivan/Tammuz/Av 5777
Fourth of July Celebration
6 pm, Tuesday, July 4
TBE’s Lower Parking Lot
TBE’s rooftop will be open to
watch the fireworks.
All are welcome to this
family-friendly event!
Glow sticks and children’s
activities provided.
$10 per person (ages 5 and under free). Includes hamburger or hot dog, baked
beans, coleslaw, dessert and drink. Beer and wine: $3 suggested donation.
Call the Temple office or visit www.templebeth-el.net to register by
June 26. Food prepared and cooked by TBE’s Sisterhood and Men’s Club.
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SUMMER 2017
RELIGIOUS SERVICE SCHEDULE
Visit www.templebeth-el.net to livestream services.
WEEKDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE Daily Morning Minyan 7:00 am Sundays & Secular Holidays 8:00 am Daily Afternoon Minyan 5:30 pm
SATURDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE Traditional Services 9:30 am Tot Shabbat and Weekly Why 11:00 am Saturday Afternoon Minyan 5:30 pm
July 1 Saturday morning 9:30 am Parashat Chukat Maftir: Barry Dreayer Shabbat Mincha 5:30 pm July 7 Erev Shabbat 5:45 pm Candle lighting 7:42 pm July 8 Saturday morning 9:30 am Parashat Balak Maftir: Morton Stern Shabbat Mincha 5:30 pm July 14 Erev Shabbat 5:45 pm Candle lighting 7:39 pm July 15 Saturday morning 9:30 am Parashat Pinchas Maftir: Dalia Abrams Shabbat Mincha 5:30 pm
July 21 Erev Shabbat 5:45 pm Candle lighting 7:36 pm July 22 Saturday morning 9:30 am Parashat Matot-Masei Maftir: Naomi Ivker Shabbat Mincha 5:30 pm July 28 Erev Shabbat 5:45 pm Candle lighting 7:31 pm July 29 Saturday morning 9:30 am Parashat Devarim Maftir: Jimmy Krell Shabbat Mincha 5:30 pm
A Message from Rabbi Barry Leff
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SHARING THE ISRAEL EXPERIENCE
About the time this issue of the Bulletin arrives in your mailbox, I’ll be heading to Israel for a couple of weeks to visit my friends and family.
Last night I watched the movie “In Our Hands,” which tells the story of the Six Day War in 1967 from the perspective of the 55th Paratroopers Brigade, the unit that was the first to go into the Old City on that fateful day. I was reminded again of what a miracle it is that, for the first time in nearly 2,000 years, Israel is once again the independent national home for the Jewish people.
Israel is an amazing place. In terms of size and population, it’s about the size of New Jersey; but it packs an incredible amount of history, scenic beauty and controversy into that small space.
I’ve hiked the entire Israel Trail, from the border with Lebanon in the north to the border with Egypt in the south, over 600 miles zigzagging across the country. It has a little bit of everything: agricultural lands, mountains with forests, lakes, towns, cities, beaches, deserts.
Everywhere you go, you come face to face with our people’s history: from the ruins of King David’s Jerusalem, to the site of the Holy Temple, to places where the Maccabees fought. And there are ruins that, in some cases, are still functional structures left by various conquerors, but especially the Romans, Arabs, Crusaders and Ottomans. Important battlefields from the wars in ’48 and ’67 can be found in the middle of residential neighborhoods of Jerusalem.
And then there’s the controversy. We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem in the Six Day War – which for Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem also marks the 50th anniversary of living under Israeli military rule.
I’d like to share “my” Israel with the Temple Beth-El community. Now’s the time to start planning for a congregational trip to Israel next year. My vision for a trip is one aimed more at adults than at families with children. I want to share a taste of all of the above – some of the scenic beauty, some of the history and some of the controversy. I think it’s good to talk to both settlers and Palestinians to get a personal feeling for the issues that divide us, and the prospects for peace. I’d arrange for Shabbat home hospitality for a Friday night dinner, so people can experience a real Jerusalem Shabbat with Israelis.
In very rough terms, the trip would probably be about 10 days long, in the spring of 2018. Cost is probably in the range of $2500-3000/per person plus airfare, including hotels, meals, etc.
If you might be interested in joining the trip, please contact me either by email,
Ela Weintraub Daughter of Danielle & Alan Weintraub
Jacob Kipp Son of Naomi & Allen Kipp
High School Graduates Daniel Azrin, son of Cheryl & Rick Azrin, graduated from Mountain Brook High School. He will be attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Ellis Goldstein, daughter of Jessica & Michael Goldstein, graduated from Homewood High School. She is taking a gap year in Israel and then attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Gabe Ivker, son of Naomi & Josh Ivker, graduated from Mountain Brook High School. He will be attending Nativ Israel and the University of Indiana. Daniel Mazur, son of Polina & Leonid Mazur, graduated from the Hoover High School IB Program & Engineering Academy. He will be attending Auburn University. Jack Pake, son of Michelle Pake and Kevin Pake, graduated from Vestavia Hills High School. He will be attending the University of Alabama. Kristen Thomas, daughter of Debby Thomas, graduated from the Alabama School of Fine Arts. She will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
College & Post-Secondary Graduates Deanna Abrams, daughter of Dalia & Keith Abrams, graduated from Stanford University. Joycie Bernstein, daughter of Barbara & Keith Bernstein, graduated from the University of Georgia. Joshua Samuel Koplon, son of Amy & Scott Koplon graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Noah Lapidus, son of Susan & Billy Lapidus, graduated from Northeastern University. Nathan Siegel, son of Rhonda & Eric Siegel, graduated from the University of Michigan. Arnold “Ronny” Yampolsky, son of Masha & Boris Yampolsky, graduated from Auburn University.
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MAZAL TOV Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow and Ezra Grady Foran on April 10. Mazal Tov to Whitney & Alex Kimerling of Nashville, TN, on the birth of their son, Maxwell “Max” Clark Kimerling on April 12. Max joins big brother, Henry. Also celebrating are grandparents, Mary & David Kimerling as well as aunt and uncle Katherine & Steven Bromberg. Mazal Tov to Courtney & Randy Crayne on the birth of their son, Alan Davidson Crayne, on April 12. Alan joins big brother Scott. Also celebrating are grandparents, Susan & Mark Crayne, and great-grandparents, Dolly & David Staff. Mazal Tov to Julie & Harold Ceitlin on the birth of their grandson, Havi Julian Royal, on May 13.
Mazal Tov to Julie & Randy Bernstein on the engagement of their son, Jon Allen Bernstein of Birmingham, to Dr. Terpsithea “Teti” Christou of Ioannina, Greece. Also celebrating the occasion is proud grandmother Faye Bernstein. The couple plans to wed in the summer of 2018. Mazal Tov to Jennifer Gordetsky on being named a junior faculty winner of the Dean’s Excellence Award in Teaching from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Jennifer is an assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Pathology. Mazal Tov to proud parents Angel & Jared Lewis on the birth of their daughter, Linen Michael Lewis, on May 19. Also celebrating are grandparents, Melissa & Melvin Zivitz and Vicki & Art Lewis. Mazal Tov to Paula & Joe Levy on the marriage of their granddaughter, Andrea “Andi” Levy, to Brett Riesenfeld. The couple resides in Houston.
Special Birthdays June Heidi Bloomston Helen Green Steve Weinstein Howard Weintrob
July Geri Brosky Peggy Clarke Cathy Fingerman Lazar Golubov Debra Gordon-Hellman Judith Lazenby Thelma Plotka Leah Safer
June Ilene & Sanford Axelroth (41) Suzanne & Howard Bearman
(57) Adrienne & Julian Brook (53) Pat & Alan Geldzahler (61) Shira & Matthew Goldberg (23) Barbara & Gary Gordon (40) Joan & Hunter Gordon (43) Anita & Gary Gouse (46) Karen & Reuben Halpern (46) Maurine & Jacob Halpern (18) Shirley & Jack Hasson (51) Naomi & Joshua Ivker (22)
Sheree & David Kanter (39) Lisa & Alan Kianoff (35) Eileen & Leonard Levin (51) Sybil & Larry Michalove (57) Susan & Stuart Padove (44) Emily Hausman & Joseph Robinson (8) Rebecca & Joshua Rothman (17) Cindi & Michael Routman (17) Zena & Lewis Schulman (42) Gail & Abraham Schuster (34) Rhonda & Eric Siegel (36) Natalie & Albert Sikora (58) Diane & Howard Slaughter (48)
Robin & Steven Smith (37) Bobbie & Howard Sokol (47) Amy & Scott Stein (22) Carolyn & Bernard Stern (36) Sandy & Morton Stern (54) Debbie & Louis Tuck (36) Nan & Doug Unkenholz (38) Karen & Dan Weinrib (14) Meredith & Gary Weintraub
(25) Sherri & Jeff Weissman (30) Eve & Joshua Zelinsky (2)
July Dalia & Keith Abrams (28) Cynthia & Jeffrey Barnes (32) Phyllis & Norman Berk (50) Ellen & Terry Bernstein (39) Julie & Randy Bernstein (35) Lori & Stephen Dorsky (34)
Barbara & Howard Finkelstein (47) Tamara & Eric Goldis (14) Betzy & Spencer Lynch (13) Donna & Gary Schiff (37) Liz & Mike Slive (49) Nan & Phillip Teninbaum (41)
Anniversaries
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Programs
Diamond Carol & Jimmy Filler
Double Sapphire
Corenblum, Greene, Sokol & Romanoff Families
Ruby Anonymous Pam Ruttenberg Brenda Weinstein & Jeri Davis
Sapphire Friends & Family of Paul Grodner Sheri & Jimmy Krell Marjorie Perlman & Jay Stern
Topaz Lisa & Alan Engel Harold Ripps
Emerald Anonymous Suzanne & Howard Bearman Julie & Randy Bernstein Adrienne & Julian Brook Sherry & Jerry Cherner Denaburg Family Trust Shirley & Ron Froehlich Kimerling Family Foundation Fund of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation Kline Family Fund of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation Edward Goldberg Sue & Bill Lischkoff TBE Men's Club Jeff Padawer Danielle Bogart & Ben Rosenbaum Arlene & Marvin Shelsky Rhonda & Eric Siegel Bridget & Steven Sikora Sirote, Permutt, PC TBE Sisterhood Ilene & Allan Wilensky Michelle Bearman-Wolnek & Seth Wolnek
Thank you to our ‘Celebrating 90 Years on Highland’ Sponsors and Donors!
Amethyst Barbara & Keith Bernstein
Lee, Alan & Bob Greenberg Esther & Jack Levy
Marian & Myron Radwin Jack Schaeffer
Joyce & Maury Shevin Sue & Albert Tuck
Melissa & Melvin Zivitz
Opal Dalia & Keith Abrams
Phyllis & Norman Berk Ellen & Terry Bernstein
Faye Bernstein Barbara Bonfield
Ann Cohen Anne E. Cohn
Culotta, Scroggins, Hendricks, & Gillespie, PC
Heidi & Martin Damsky Arlene Fisher
Dan Goldberg Karen & Reuben Halpern Maurine & Jacob Halpern
Shea & Allen Halpern Roz Hellman
Hannah & Colin Helman Lisa & Alan Kianoff
Susan & Billy Lapidus Harriett Shulmister & Don Levy
Dede Lurie Cindy & Harvey May
Judith Michaelson Susan & Stuart Padove Hazel & Murray Pizette Jessica & Evan Rhodes
Rebecca & Josh Rothman Barbara & Stuart Royal
Micky & Stanley Rubenstein Joyce & Arthur Serwitz
Esther Schuster & Allen Shealy Arnold, Stuart, & Jay Shiland
Dorothy Shiland Natalie & Albert Sikora
Specialty Landscape, Co. Jeff Spielberger
Karen & Dan Weinrib Danielle & Alan Weintraub
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Donations Melissa & Steve Altmann Roz Bloomston Barbara & Scott Brande Marjie & Myron Butler Mayer Cohen Sharon & Stephen Cook Susan & Mark Crayne Creative Cuisine Laura & Alan Curtis Tracy & Seth Diamond Jennifer & Todd Doobrow Edith & Irwin Feinberg Shirley & Ron Froehlich Shira & Matt Goldberg Jessica & Michael Goldstein Barbara & Gary Gordon Susan & Steve Greene Paul Grodner Phil Gross Ralph Holzman Jan & Kenneth Jaffe Sandra Jaffe & Barry Dreayer Joan Langer Leah & Henry Lapidus Rabbi Barry Leff Edward Levin Dorothy Marks Julie Marks Leonid Mazur Lori McCrary Eva Odrezin Jamie & Greg Odrezin Melvin & Rochelle Olshan Lenora Pate & Steven Brickman Bobbye & Michael Seligman Robin & Steve Smith Steve Spielberger Elinor Sue & Michael Staff Sandy & Morton Stern Bob & Geri Stone
In Honor of Paul Grodner Ronald & Glynnis Levitt
Marcus Bruchis Nathan Marcus
Vikki & Ken Grodner Laura & Alan Curtis
Jerald Labovitz Karen Pinson
Nita Schlott Rochelle Seidenstein
Elinor Sue & Michael Staff Jeff Spielberger
In Honor of Sarah Goldberg Edward Goldberg
In Honor of Bertha Luks Bob & Geri Stone
Jeff Spielberger
In Honor of Karl Friedman Steven Brickman
Jeff Spielberger
In Honor of: Penny Gordon, Sylvia Gouse, Ralph Holzman, Joan Langer, Marvin Link, Ilse Nathan, Melvin Olshan, Myron
Radwin, Margy Rosenbaum, Irene Raymond, Ruth Siegler, David Staff,
& Phyllis Weinstein Jeff Spielberger
Thank you again for all of your support.
If a donation is listed incorrectly, please contact the Temple office.
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TBE Foundation
Submitted by Micky Rubenstein
Heidi Damsky and I had the privilege of spending an afternoon with Dorothy Shiland, and we learned of her deep commitment to Temple Beth-El. When she was a youngster, her family belonged to Knesseth Israel Synagogue and at age 19, she and Meyer were married at the Thomas Jefferson Hotel by Rabbi Werfel. As a married couple, they chose Temple Beth-El for their spiritual home, and Dorothy is rightfully proud of the fact that she has been a dues-paying member for 75 years! Very few have accomplished that. Dorothy and Meyer celebrated many life cycle events at Temple Beth-El, so when Meyer passed away, it was only fitting that she chose to establish an endowment fund in his memory. She never considered doing it elsewhere. This was her home. Not long afterwards, Dorothy realized that she wanted to be a part of that during her lifetime and see the many wonderful programs the Meyer and Dorothy Shiland Adult Program Enrichment Fund could help to provide and
would continue to do so in perpetuity. Dorothy and Meyer transmitted their love of Judaism and of Temple Beth-El to their children Judy and Ronald, evidenced by the fact that their son Ronald later became president of the synagogue they both loved. Music was a strong factor in Dorothy’s love of attending synagogue. She and Ronald were often seen together at Friday night or Saturday morning services. One of Dorothy’s fondest memories is when she and Rosalie Teninbaum co-chaired the Chanukah Supper. Many
months of work went into this endeavor, but it was a great benefit to Sisterhood and a culinary delight to those who attended. She also participated in the refurbishing of the mikvah at Temple Beth-El so that those who chose to use it could do so in a pleasant environment. Dorothy also looks forward to her monthly trips to Beth-El, where she volunteers to help prepare the bulletins for mailing. We owe a great debt of
gratitude to Dorothy and
Meyer for their generosity
and foresight.
KNOW OUR DONORS: DOROTHY SHILAND, MEYER AND DOROTHY SHILAND ADULT PROGRAM ENRICHMENT FUND
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Keruv
TBE Foundation
The following donations have been made to the Temple Beth-El Foundation since the May bulletin:
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in loving memory of Jacob Radwin, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit.
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in loving memory of Charlotte Weinstein.
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in loving memory of Judy Plotka Appelbaum.
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in loving memory of David Landau.
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in loving memory of Rebecca Gershon, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit.
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in loving memory of Leonard Gennis, beloved grandfather, on his Yahrzeit.
Marian & Myron Radwin made a donation to the Jill Radwin Confirmation Trip Fund in appreciation of TBE, TBEF and Sisterhood for the many honors bestowed upon Marian & Myron during the “Celebrating 90 Years on Highland” weekend.
Susan & Billy Lapidus made a donation to the Lapidus Dues Relief Fund in memory of Charlotte Weinstein.
Joyce Spielberger & Maury Shevin made donations to the Tenenbaum/Spielberger Tikkun Olam Fund in loving memory of Barbara Zitron and Charlotte Weinstein, and wishing Mazal Tov to Mary & David Kimerling on the birth of their grandson, Max Kimerling.
Marilyn Slater made a donation to the Cemetery Maintenance Fund in loving memory of Steven Slater, beloved son, on his Yahrzeit.
Judy & Gerson May made a donation to the Meyer and Dorothy Shiland Adult Program Enrichment Fund in loving memory of Meyer Irving Shiland, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit.
Micky & Stanley Rubenstein made a donation to the General Foundation Fund wishing Jerry Cherner Mazal Tov on his birthday.
KERUV ANNOUNCES: GRANDPARENTING IN AN INTERFAITH WORLD Please join us for a four-part, interactive discussion group led by Temple Beth-El’s own Gail Schuster, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Together, we will explore the great challenges and great joys of grandparenting in interfaith families. The group will meet once a week on Wednesdays from 6-7:30 pm at the home of Keruv Co-Chair Cindy May (3546 Kingshill Road, 35223). The group will meet August 9, August 16, August 23 and August 30.
Please reserve your spot in the group by contacting Cindy May at [email protected]. Refreshments will be served.
Message from Maurine Halpern, Education Transition Coordinator
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School is out for...
SUMMER! We hope everyone is having a fun, safe summer and we’ll see you back in August for
another great religious school year.
Photos are from the last day of Religious School at Red Mountain Park.
With sympathy, we wish the following families peace and love during their time of sorrow:
Betty Gross Berkowitz Past President of Sisterhood
Mother of Barry, Steve and Michael Gross and Lisa Boyce
Marion Finke Feinstein Mother of Sheree Feinstein Kanter (David), Sandi Feinstein Friedman (Gerald) and
Lori Feinstein Axelrod (Rob), and sister of Jay Finke (Brenda)
Harry Asman Husband of Marsha Asman, father of Eric Asman (Natalie) and Barry Asman (Malori)
Robert Feirman Husband of Rhoda Feirman and father of Amy Wren (Willie), Ilene Swinney (Joe Coleman)
and Jeffrey Feirman
Henry Rothschild Father of Debbie Friedman (Howard)
May the families be comforted among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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CONDOLENCES
Jewish Community News
FAMILY PROMISE OF BIRMINGHAM This Fourth of July week, Temple Emanu-El will host the next rotation for Family Promise of Birmingham. with the support of volunteers from Temple Beth-El and the entire Jewish community, we will help provide meals and a warm, safe place to stay each night during that week for temporarily homeless families. Ways to help: Provide a meal one night and dine with the guests at Temple any night between July 2-8 Volunteer to help with set up or clean up on Sunday, July 2nd or Sunday, July 9 Help pick up beds on Sunday, July 2 Our greatest need: Volunteer to spend one night at Temple Emanu-El as a chaperone: arrive at 7 pm and
leave at 7 am the next morning (9 am on Saturday morning). Sleep in your own Temple classroom as your private bedroom with a cot which is provided.
If your child needs volunteer hours, Family Promise is a simple and meaningful way to earn those hours! Please contact Billie Marsala at [email protected] 417.861.1410 to ask any questions or to schedule your volunteer time. You can also sign up online by following this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0F4BA9A822ABF94-family2
JCC MACCABI GAMES
The 2017 JCC Maccabi Games are just around the corner and we need everyone. Volunteer shifts are available early morning through the evening, so there is at least one that will fit your busy schedule. Do not miss the chance to be a part of this once-in-a-generation experience for our community. To register now as a volunteer and/or host family, visit jccmaccabibham.org/register. Date: July 30 – Aug 4 Contact: Zack Wise for assistance in registration 205.510.9041
Do you have an upcoming simcha or special occasion? Celebrate with a Kiddush luncheon!
Call the TBE office if you’d like to sponsor a congregational Shabbat Kiddush or make
a donation to the Simcha Shabbat Fund.
CHESED CELEBRATES YOM HA’ATZMAUT Our birthday party for Israel at Brookdale Place was an afternoon of fun for residents, their families and guests from Greenbriar at the Altamont. There was singing, Israeli dancing, cake, ice cream and balloons. Rabbi Leff was great on the piano!
Many thanks to our volunteers who joined in the celebration: Natalie Sikora, Naomi Fineberg, Bari Roseman, Robin Smith and Sherrie Grunfeld.
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Well, I started this list (below) for May’s Men’s Club article last month and I was so proud of it, that I just wanted to get it out there one more time. The cool thing is that not another month has gone by without the Men’s Club trying to give back to our community. Which leads us to our growing list number 8. I know you are not supposed to put out there your accomplishments and toot your own horn (Men’s Club horn) but it really needs to all fall in the lap of our Men’s Club Brothers. Without our 76 members and yes I said 76 (BOOM!!), we would not have been able to create this list below. So, THANK YOU, to all our Men’s Club Brothers who make this possible … without you, we would not exist.
Number 8 on our list is a tough one for me and many, many, many other people in our community … Celebrating the Life of Justin Cohen. But, I am honored that Temple Beth-El Men’s Club was in a position to be a sponsor of this event. I have added some information below in bold about it and I think this article will actually hit your mailbox after the event has taken place, but still wanted to let you know about it. It will be an annual event and if you want to get involved with it for next year, please do not hesitate to call me or David Nomberg.
I could not end this article without tipping my hat to Maurine Halpern, our Religious School Transition Coordinator. Number 7 on our list was an absolute BLAST and what I think was a HUGE success. The end of the Year Religious School Party at Red Mountain was so much fun for my little Ava and all the other kids, and WOW there was a lot of them, who got to experience an awesome event. Hiking through Red Mountain, all that our guide taught us and mixing in Jewish education and prayer the whole way … really! Could you ask for a better program for our children!? Great job!
1. Tefillin for all our fifth graders 2. Shabbat Ruach 3. Musical Megillah 4. Yom Hashoah Memory Candles 5. The “Celebrating 90 Years on Highland”
fundraiser 6. The Keruv Movement 7. End of the Year Religious School Party at Red Mountain (May 7) 8. Celebrating the Life of Justin Cohen 9. Sisterhood/Men’s Club Shabbat
Please join the friends and family of Justin Cohen as we celebrate his life on June 3, 2017 starting at 2 pm. The event will be held at Avondale Brewing Company. Enjoy live music by The Infernos. There will be corn hole, face painting and a bounce house for the kids. For more information and updates, please visit http://www.celebratejustin.com/ or on Facebook: Celebration of Life for Justin Cohen.
I always like to end by thanking all our Men’s Club members, you make being involved with Men’s Club fun and exciting and thank you for putting Temple Beth-El Men’s Club back on the map!
Mark you calendars for 6 pm, July 4, for Fun, food, and fireworks!
Men’s Club and Sisterhood will be providing the fixins’!
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE Shirley Froehlich and Hannah Helman are busy working on the upcoming Book of Remembrance – searching many sources for meaningful readings that will be included in the Book that is used four times a year at Yizkor services – Yom Kippur, Shemini Atzeret,
Pesach and Shavuot. Remember your loved ones by placing their names in the Book of Remembrance. Fill out the form opposite this page and mail to Shirley Froehlich, 3600 Dunbarton Drive, 35223, along with your check made out to Sisterhood of TBE, by August 31, 2017. DIRECTORY CHANGES
This year’s Congregational Directory is being coordinated by Ruth Nomberg. Please check your membership listing in the current Congregational Directory.
If you have any changes that need to be made – address, add email, add cell number, etc. – to Adrienne Brook [email protected]. APPLE CAKES No Rosh Hashanah meal is complete without one of Sisterhood’s yummy apple cakes. Orders should be placed by emailing to
[email protected] – $25. HIDDUR MITZVAH Join Janet Reagan at 9:30 am on Sunday, August 27, as we polish all the Torah accoutrements and get them ready for the High Holidays. Contact Janet Reagan at [email protected] to help with this mitzvah.
The famous Sisterhood Chanukah luncheon will be occurring Dec. 10, so mark your calendars! If you anticipate
having items you’d like to donate for the raffle, please contact the TBE office.
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SISTERHOOD BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE FOR YIZKOR SERVICES
The Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El proudly announces the 17th edition of our Book of Remembrance. This book will be used at the four Yizkor services held during the year 5777-5778.
In addition to the Yizkor service, this book will include readings and tributes to members of our congregation who passed away during this past year. The Book will also acknowledge the six million who perished in the Holocaust, as well as those who have lost their lives defending the State of Israel. Please take this opportunity to remember your loved ones with a tax-deductible donation to Sisterhood. The proceeds from this project support our Religious School and Sisterhood programming.
Please complete the form below and mail it with your check for $18 per deceased loved one payable to Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El to Shirley Froehlich, 3600 Dunbarton Drive, Birmingham, AL 35223. Kindly send your payment no later than AUGUST 31, 2017. You may see your last year’s listing by calling or emailing Shirley at 977-4041 or [email protected] for this information.
Please PRINT names clearly and list — only ONE household on the “Your name” line (i.e., Abe & Sara Smith/The Smith Family/Abe & Sara Smith & Family/Abe, Sara, & Suzie Smith), only one deceased loved one on the “in memory of line.” Listing of couples is separate and each name is $18. OUR FORMAT THIS YEAR Will REMAIN THE SAME AS LAST YEAR BY LISTING ONLY THE NAME/S OF YOUR LOVED ONE WITHOUT THE ADDITION OF THE RELATIONSHIP. List any additional names on separate piece of paper.
We thank you and very much appreciate your support of this project.
A Most Generous donation in appreciation of receiving an Aliyah during the “Celebrating 90 Years on Highland” program From: Phil Gross A Most Generous donation in appreciation of Wednesday morning Minyan, bagels and coffee From: Wednesday Morning Minyanaires A Chai donation in honor of Roz Hellman on her 90th birthday From: Ruth Siegler A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Roz Hellman on her 90th birthday A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Ruth Siegler on her 90th birthday From: Shirley Schlaff A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Roz Hellman on her 90th birthday A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Ruth Siegler on her 90th birthday From: Margy Rosenbaum
A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Ruth Siegler on her 90th birthday From: Dodie Sokol & Howard Weintrob A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Ruth Siegler on her 90th birthday From: Marian & Myron Radwin A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Mary & David Kimerling on the birth of their grandson, Maxwell “Max” Clark Kimerling A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow & Ezra Grady Foran Mazal Tov to Susan & Mark Crayne on the birth of their grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne From: Lynette & J. B. Mazer A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Mary & David Kimerling on the birth of their grandson, Maxwell “Max” Clark Kimerling A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow & Ezra Grady Foran A Chai donation to Susan & Mark Crayne on the birth of their grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne From: Sheri & Jimmy Krell
A Chai donation in honor of Ela Weintraub’s Confirmation From: Melissa & Steve Altmann A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Sue & Albert Tuck and Pam Ruttenberg, grandparents, and Jodi & Don Ruttenberg and Lisa & Jim Bor, parents, of Alexa Ruttenberg, senior at the University of Alabama, on being tapped into Mortar Board National Senior Honor Society and also being inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa National Honor Society during the recent UA Honors Day tapping ceremony From: Mayer Cohen A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Sherri & David Romanoff on receiving an honor from CJFS From: Penny Gordon Mazal Tov to Julie & Brandon Cohen on the birth of their son, Asher Benjamin From: Lisa & Alan Engel Mazal Tov to Myron Radwin on his special birthday Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her new great-grandchildren From: Frieda & Eph Mazer
DONATIONS
Shavuot Flowers The flowers on the Bimah during Shavuot were donated in loving memory of
Sidney Bernstein. From: The Bernstein Family
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Mazal Tov to Margy Rosenbaum on the marriage of her grandson, Ben Rosenbaum, to Danielle Bogart From: Charlotte Corenblum & Karl Friedman Mazal Tov to Ruth Siegler on her 90th birthday Mazal Tov to Sheri & Jimmy Krell on the marriage of their son, Asher, to Dani Kahn From: Hazel & Murray Pizette Mazal Tov to Cantor Jessica Roskin & Allan Davis on their marriage Mazal Tov to Sandy & Morton Stern on the Bat Mitzvah of their granddaughter, Emma Stern Mazal Tov to Barbara Bonfield on her special birthday Mazal Tov to Jeri Davis on the marriage of her daughter, Allison Mazal Tov to Betty Anfanger on the birth of her great-grandson, Myer Evin Ladden Mazal Tov to Susan & Steve Greene on the birth of their grandson, Tyler Harrison Wall Mazal Tov to Hazel Pizette on the birth of her great-grandson, Ethan Blake Klug Mazal Tov to Lynn & Bert Bloomston on the birth of their great-grandson, Ethan Blake Klug Mazal Tov to Melissa & Melvin Zivitz on the birth of their grandson, Merritt Grayton Lewis From: Carol & Jimmy Filler Mazal Tov to Lana & Stephen Royal and Julie & Harold Ceitlin on the birth of their grandson, Havi Julian Royal From: Arlene & Milton Goldstein
Mazal Tov to Dolly & David Staff on the birth of their great-grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne Mazal Tov to Susan & Mark Crayne on the birth of their grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne From: Loraine & David Reznik Mazal Tov to Mary & David Kimerling on the birth of their grandson, Max Kimerling Mazal Tov to Sheri & Jimmy Krell on the marriage of their son, Asher, to Dani Kahn From: Rhoda & Wayne Fleisig
Keith Altman Camp Ramah Scholarship Fund
A Chai donation in loving memory of Carole Altman From: Phyllis & Jack Dreyfuss A Chai donation in loving memory of Carole Altman From: Sherry & Jerry Cherner A Chai donation in loving memory of Carole Altman From: Marian & Myron Radwin A Chai donation in loving memory of Carole Altman From: The Wilensky Family A Chai donation in loving memory of Bobby Tuck, beloved father & grandfather, on his Yahrzeit From: Debbie, Louis, Betsy & Allan Tuck A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Carol Tuck In loving memory of Carole Altman From: Carol Tuck
Speedy Recovery
A Double Chai donation wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to Cecille Herzel From: Riva Hirsch, Felice Hirsch and Family, and Sheryl & Jay Perlstein and Family A Chai donation wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to Karl Friedman From: Thelma Bernstein A Chai donation wishing a speedy recovery to Rochelle Bloomston Olshan From: Dolly & David Staff Wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to Betty Steinmetz From: Marjie & Myron Butler Wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to the following: Myron Butler Karl Friedman Debra Goldstein Lenora Pate Joel Rotenstreich Joyce Stein From: Carol & Jimmy Filler
Chesed Committee Fund
A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Suzanne & Howard Bearman
DONATIONS
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Robert Spielberger Memorial Fund A Chai donation in loving memory of Selma Spielberger, beloved grandmother, and Marie Scheuer, great-aunt, on their Yahrzeits From: Jeff Spielberger In loving memory on their Yahrzeits: Gene Barth, cousin
Edward Schulman, father-in-law Roselle Harris, mother Sarah Frankel, grandmother Lizzie Bloomston, grandmother
From: Lynn & Bert Bloomston
Rabbi Discretionary Fund In loving memory of Harry Asman From: Sharna Kahn In loving memory of Harry Asman From: Jana Melamut
Chico Bomchel Memorial Social Action Fund
A Chai donation in loving memory of Ida Bomchel, beloved mother-in-law, on her Yahrzeit From: Howard Weintrob and Family Mazal Tov to Cheryl & Rick Azrin on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Jacob In loving memory of Conrad Cohen, beloved uncle In loving memory of Doris Kanter In loving memory of Frances Cohen, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Karen & Dan Weinrib
In loving memory of Israel Fitterman, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Zena & Lewis Schulman Edie Wilensky Memorial Fund Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow & Ezra Grady Foran Mazal Tov to Susan & Mark Crayne on the birth of their grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne From: Eileen & Len Levin In loving memory of Clara Mazor, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Lois, Craig and Blake Lande
Community Kitchens
A Chai donation in honor of David Staff, 90 Years on Highland honoree A Chai donation in honor of Paul Grodner, 90 Years on Highland honoree From: Elinor & Mike Staff
Memorial Fund in loving memory of
A Most Generous donation in loving memory of Phyllis Schneider From: Lynette & J.B. Mazer, Carole & Michael, and Nancy & Dennis A Most Generous donation in loving memory of Charlotte Weinstein From: Patrick Henry Smith & Co.
A Generous donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Dorothy Gauthier A Generous donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Michelle & Marty Lubetsky A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Hannah & Colin Helman A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Rosalyn Hellman A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Rhoda & Marvin Link A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Melissa & Steve Altmann A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Sheri & Jimmy Krell A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Ilse Nathan A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Shirley & Ron Froehlich A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Sharon & Steve Cook A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Sandra Jaffe & Barry Dreayer A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Jane Gordon
DONATIONS
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A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Asman From: Debby Rich In loving memory of Harry Asman From: Mervyn Epsman Jeff Padawer Arlene & Marvin Shelsky Charlotte Corenblum & Karl Friedman In loving memory of Charlotte Weinstein From: Carol Tuck Lillian Anthony Jerry Brown A Chai donation in loving memory of Marion Finke Feinstein From: Lynette & J.B. Mazer and Carole & Michael Mazer In loving memory of Robert Lewis From: Charles Denaburg & Family In loving memory of Doris Kanter From: Susan Damsky
Religious School Fund In honor of Emily Hausman & Rabbi Joseph for their generosity and many contributions to Temple Beth-El From: Jeff Padawer
Prayer Book Fund
A High Holiday Machzor has been donated in loving memory of Shirley Senior, beloved mother, and Joseph Senior, beloved father, on their Yahrzeits From: Natalie & Albert Sikora
Mazal Tov to Cathy & Irwin Fingerman on the birth of their grandson, Asher Maxton Amasha Mazal Tov to Jeri Davis on the marriage of their daughter, Allison, to Brandon Fried From: Lisa & Marc Michelson
Sisterhood
A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Mary & David Kimerling on the birth of their grandson, Maxwell “Max” Clark Kimerling A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow & Ezra Grady Foran From: Pam Ruttenberg & Arnold Shiland A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Dolly & David Staff on the birth of their great-grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow & Ezra Grady Foran A Chai donation to Susan & Mark Crayne on the birth of their grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne From: Shirley & Ron Froehlich A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Dolly & David Staff on the birth of their great-grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Carol Tuck on the birth of her great-grandchildren, Louise Wengrow & Ezra Grady Foran A Chai donation to Susan & Mark Crayne on the birth of their grandson, Alan Davidson Crayne From: Hannah & Colin Helman
On Their Yahrzeits in loving memory of
A Most Generous donation in loving memory of Ruth Mirelman, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Simon Mirelman A Most Generous donation in loving memory of Fred Berman, beloved husband, father and grandfather, on his Yahrzeit From: Sylvia Berman, Brenda & Steve Weinstein & Family, Jeri Davis & Family A Very Generous donation in loving memory of Issac Stein, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From Gaston Stein A Very Generous donation in loving memory of beloved family members, on their Yahrzeit From: Vitaly Charny A Very Generous donation in loving memory of Ruth Mirelman, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Daniel Mirelman A Very Generous donation in loving memory of beloved family members, on their Yahrzeit From: Zinaida Golubova, Genya Safyanova A Generous donation In loving memory of Marilyn Bearman Bell, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit, and Sara & John Bearman, beloved grandparents, on their Yahrzeits From: Julia & Lance Bell
DONATIONS
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A Generous donation in loving memory of Louis Winich, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Deborah Tessler A Generous donation in loving memory of Ida Mae Jaffe, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Shirley Kraselsky A Generous donation in loving memory of Ida Mae Jaffe, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Her Grandchildren A Generous donation in loving memory of Rebecca Silverman, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Charlotte Corenblum A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Ethel Silver Fleisher, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Robert Fleisher A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Martin Brill, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Max Perloff, beloved grandfather, on his Yahrzeit From: Ilene & Martin Klinger A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Ethel Gorlin, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Helen Green A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Marion Seigel, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Rhonda & Eric Siegel A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Morton “Bud” Litowich, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Samantha St. John
A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Rose Helman, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Hannah & Colin Helman A Chai donation in loving memory of Paul Schlaff, beloved husband, on his Yahrzeit From: Shirley Schlaff A Chai donation in loving memory of Bobby Tuck, beloved husband, on the 10th anniversary of his Yahrzeit From: Carol Tuck A Chai donation in loving memory of Ann Banks, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit A Chai donation in loving memory of Abraham Banks, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Karen Eberson A Chai donation in loving memory of Helen Jaffe, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Jan & Ken Jaffe A Chai donation in loving memory of Rhoda Toranto, beloved aunt, on her Yahrzeit A Chai donation in loving memory of Sam Zivitz, beloved uncle, on his Yahrzeit A Chai donation in loving memory of Sarah Zivitz, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit A Chai donation in loving memory of Nathan Zivitz, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Melissa & Melvin Zivitz A Chai donation in loving memory of William Torme, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: The Torme Families
A Chai donation in loving memory of William Torme, beloved uncle, on his Yahrzeit From: Sylvia Berman and Family In loving memory of Florence “Tootsie” Epsman, beloved sister-in-law, on her Yahrzeit In loving memory of Simmie Epsman Cohen, beloved sister-in-law, on her Yahrzeit From: Melba Epsman A Chai donation in loving memory of Mae Olshan, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Melvin Olshan A Chai donation in loving memory of Claire Gettinger, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: David Gettinger A Chai donation in loving memory of Fannie Pearlstein, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Sylvia & Bill Morgenstein A Chai donation in loving memory of David Glick, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Dolly & David Staff A Chai donation in loving memory of Nakhoma Guberman, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Boris Zinger A Chai donation in loving memory of Reuben Lipsitz, beloved grandfather, on his Yahrzeit A Chai donation in loving memory of Ethel Schoenberg, beloved mother-in-law, on her Yahrzeit From: Anne E. Cohn
DONATIONS
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A Chai donation in loving memory of Ember Elliott Cohen, beloved great-granddaughter, on her first Yahrzeit From: Natalie & Albert Sikora A Chai donation in loving memory of Barnett Weissman, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Norman Weissman A Chai donation in loving memory of Harry Erdberg, beloved father and father-in-law, on his Yahrzeit From: Bette & Morris Spector A Chai donation in loving memory of Harriet Winet Krentzman, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Marilyn Slater A Chai donation in loving memory of Edna Levine, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Ira Levine A Chai donation in loving memory of Clara Mazer, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Manon & Rhodes Mazer A Chai donation in loving memory of Sarah Dube, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Susan Dube A Chai donation in loving memory of Marion Siegel, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Susan & Harold Brooks A Chai donation in loving memory of Joseph Toranto, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Richard Toranto
A Chai donation in loving memory of Audrey Rich, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Natalie Asman A Chai donation in loving memory of Molly Crayne, beloved mother, on her Yahrzeit From: Marlene Shapiro A Chai donation in loving memory of Ernest Burnick, beloved father, on his Yahrzeit From: Daniel Burnick A Chai donation in loving memory of Izzy Weintraub, beloved husband, on his Yahrzeit From: Gloria Weintraub A Chai donation in loving memory of Esther Grushko, beloved grandmother, on her Yahrzeit From: Olga Belotserkovskaya & Al Belotserkovkiy A Chai donation in loving memory of Wally Cohen, beloved father and grandfather, on his Yahrzeit From: Donna & Gary Schiff and Family Jennie Simon, mother Blair Simon, father From: Arnold Simon Helen Ostrovsky, mother From: Judy Morris Helen Ostrovsky, mother From: Raphael Ostrovsky Irvin Weintraub, father From: Meredith & Gary Weintraub Esther Grushko, mother From: Vladimir Gutman
Jack Lande, brother From: Edith Feinberg Neville Wallace, father From: Carol & Jimmy Filler Harold Weisner, father From: Linda Levine Helen Wilder, aunt From: Arnold Cooper Pearl Cohen, grandmother From: Cindy May Nathan Schwartz, brother-in-law From: Norma Jean Long Itsk Zeltser, father From: Anya Treyger
DONATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Donations received after May 20, 2017, will be included in the next bulletin.
Shabbat Chukat June 30-July 1 Maurice Abrams *Anna Blousman Chaya Cohen *Monroe Cohen Henry Coplon Tom Davis *Florence “Flo”
Epstein Abe Feldman *Rose Filler Louis Fleisher *Lillian Perrin
Friedman Michael Gates Ruth Goldforb *Bernice Gouse Theodore Gregory Abe Gross *Ida Esther Hurvich *Benjamin Jaffe *Sam Joffe *Jacob Joseph Lois Katz Leah Kolodkin *Thomas Kramer Robert Lehr *Sarah Levy *Stella Levy *Abram Lewis *Pearl Lewis *Josephine Lipsitz *Jack Litvine *Yankee Marcus *Mary Margolis Helga Mendel *Harold Newman Abe Pearlman *Dora Perel Lee Schaeffer *Bertha Schiffer *Tillie Siegal Zev Meir Siegel *Isaac Sirote *Chaim Skalet *Julius Skalet *Helene Spira Max Teninbaum *Himan Urdong *David Weinstein *Leon Weinstein
Alfred Weiss Sprinze Wilensky Zvi Wilensky Mary Wolf *Stella Zodin Shabbat Balak July 7-8 *Rose Band *Julius Bloomston *Massie Brown *Cecile Cohen Lazur Cooper Isadore Eubanks Florence Fried *Bernard Goldstein Leon Greenberg *Gerald Hallerman Sally Ivker Simon Jacobs *Bluma Kadis Esther Kartus *Leah Kimerling Moisey Koshin Haya Koshina *Estelle Kurman *Ethel Laufman *Bluma Lewis Sophie Litvine *Seymour Marcus *Ruth Mazer *Nathan Miles Rachel Mossin *Dena Padawer *Jake Pollock *Sadie Randman David Routman Seymour Sadowsky *Helene Scheuer *Jacob Scheuer *Harold Schnaper *Pauline Schuster Katerina Shal Esther Shelsky David Shweky Raye Staff Florence Stein *Sam Temerson *Iris Weiner Sara Weinstein *Alex Weslock Shabbat Pinchas July 14-15
*Morris Applebaum *Hilda Beck *Ira Beck *Rosa Berkowitz Yetta Bloomston Leona Braverman *Nathan Caine Herman Cohen *Tessie R. Cohen *Samuel Corenblum *Pearl Cypress *David Danneman *Rachel Davis Ellen Dorsky *Ida Feinberg *Mary Feinberg Gabriel Fineberg *Rose Ginsburg Harry Greenberg *Ruth Greenberg *Sam Greenberg Hermine Herzfeld *Moisey Kalikhman Abraham Kertzner *Joe Koplon Jack Lerer *Eva Mazer Clara Mazor Richard Mendel Herbert Raymond *Jacob Rotenstreich *Bertha Sarasohn *Sarah Sarasohn Robert Schlesinger Leon Shapiro *Emanuel Sherry Hyman Sokol Julius Stark Nathan Stern Joe Weinstein Joseph Werbin Shabbat Matot-Masei July 21-22 Helene Bresler *Joe Cypress *Ethel Denaburg *Henry Emmerich Esther Feinblum Fannie Fine Harold Frankel *Sid Friedman Oscar Gershon Celia Goldberg *Malvin U. Goldstein
*Morris Goldstein *Jerry Gordon-
Hellman Leon Gottlieb Sheldon Gross *Sylvia Helman Miriam Kartus *Barbara Levy Kisber *Eve Koplon *Ben Kravitz Jeanie Kulpe *Irving Lapidus *Rita Laufman *Bernard Letaw *Julie Love Zelda Lupion John Majeau *Marie Majeau Linda Marks *Robyn Mazer Beatrice McHale *Tillie Nathan Peter Nelubin Frieda Polakoff Jeanette Reiss Anna Rikelman Chippy Rudderman *Abe Salkend Louise Schwartz *Jacob Seligman Gersh Shitsel *Etta Silverfield Gizella Steinlauf *Harold Teninbaum *Bertha Torme Louise Winick *Lena Wise Mulka Zonenberg Shabbat Devarim July 28-29 Faye Baker *Max Berk *A. Berman Grigory Bolshinskiy *Irwin “Chico”
Bomchel David Brook Ida Brook *Annie Nachoma
Davidson Victor Feigelson Jacob Filler Jean Fink Selma Friedman
Zerach Gershman *Charles Goldstein *Frances Green Jack Green Frances Groont Charles Gross *Ernst Guenther Florence Hallerman James Hara *Daniel Harel Isenberg *Morris Jaffe Anne Kline *Louis Koplon *Sam Koplon *Jacob Korpus Mollie Lande Dina Leroy Edwin Levy *Ida Levy *Jennie Levy *Esther Lewis *Harry Light *Ann Lipsitz Lee Litvine *Ruth Marx Leo Mendel *Vellie Mesch Harry Michelson George Mitnick Lillian Nissenbaum Rose Olim Faina Rabinovich-
Shoher Jerome Randman *Gerald Raymond Pearle Romanoff Basya Rotenberg Ida Schulman *David Louis Schwartz Gertrude Schwartz *Gersh Shilkrot *Zlota Shilkrot *Hyman Shugerman *Max Slaughter *Dora Snyder Dorothy Tenenbaum Jack Tolbert *Israel Urdong Katherine Virago Annie Ruth Wallace *George Warner Gertrude Weinrib *Enta Weinstein *Rose Weinstein *Anne Weisner
YAHRZEITS
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*Denotes a perpetual memorial plaque in sanctuary given by family members.
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A Message from Executive Director Bob Greenberg
Birmingham and Temple Beth-El: Transitions and a Common Thread
I think about the Temple “community” in several distinct groupings. First is our immediate community of members and close friends who we touch regularly with services, programs and outreach. Second is the broader Jewish community in Birmingham with whom we interact often to coordinate a community-wide approach to Jewish life. And third is the non-Jewish community in Birmingham and nationally,
those for whom Temple Beth-El has been an icon of Jewish living for over 108 years.
I have shared lately that we are engaging more than ever with this last group, consisting of local and national guests, who visit our spiritual home. Most are studying Civil Rights and Holocaust Education, and we have developed a supportive relationship with the Birmingham Holocaust Education Center in this area. Historical tourism has become a growing trend, and for the city of Birmingham, this tourism is part of a remarkable (and long-overdue) turnaround. It is borne of a newfound commitment to acknowledging the past in order to look to the future. I am proud of the kind of honesty and introspection our city has shown in the area of race relations in recent years, embracing rather than avoiding change and transitions.
I also feel that our synagogue, through the Visioning process, has begun (yes, slowly, but surely) to engage in similar introspection and honesty. At our upcoming Annual Meeting, and in the coming year, you will see continued focus in this area, and we will look to you for support and patience with the transitions that are necessary as we develop a vibrant vision for the future.
One area of “nuts and bolts” transition here at TBE is in the area of staffing. We have two new administrative staff members who I want to introduce formally. Lisa Adams has taken over ably as Full Charge Bookkeeper. Most recently Lisa worked as an accounting assistant at Mitchell Mechanical, and she worked for seven years as bookkeeper for The Salvation Army. She is excited about returning to the nonprofit world, and I hope you have gotten to know her over the past few months. She can be reached at [email protected]. I also want to introduce you to Pam Williams who has begun working in our office as Office and Operations Coordinator. Pam comes to us with many years of experience working in a range of office settings, most recently as administrative assistant and grant programs director for the Construction Education Foundation of Alabama. She has experience both in office and operational work, and as a manager of grant programs. Pam can be reached at [email protected] or by calling our main office number.
Let us find ways to continue to navigate the transitions that we see in our community, and, like the city in
which we live, may our synagogue be strengthened by our honest engagement in change.
TBE’s Annual Congregational Meeting Join us at 6 pm, Tuesday, June 27, as we discuss Visioning Task Force updates, vote on the Temple Beth-El and Temple Beth-El Foundation Board slates and review the Annual Report. A light dinner will be provided. Childcare and kids’ activities will be available. Email Pam in the
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