Liturgical Calendar

Friday, November 67:30 pm Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Chayei Sarah (Genesis 23:1−25:18) Friday, November 13 5:45 pm Tot Shabbat & Sukkat Shalom 6:15 pm Tot, Sukkat & Shaking Up Shabbat Family Dinner6:45 pm Shira 6:45 Jump Into Shabbat Pre-Service Fun 7:30 pm Shabbat Service | 3rd Grade Blessing & OSRUI ShabbatTorah Portion: Tol’dot (Genesis 25:19−28:9)

Saturday, November 148:50 am Torah Study 10 am Bar Mitzvah: Alex Lopez

Friday, November 20 5:45 pm Tot Shabbat & Sukkat Shalom 6:15 pm Tot & Sukkat Family Dinner6:45 pm Shira7:30 pm Shabbat Service | Brotherhood Shabbat and Birthday & Anniversary CelebrationTorah Portion: Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10−32:3)

Saturday, November 218:50 am Torah Study 10 am Chapel Service

Wednesday, November 257:30 pm Erev Thanksgiving Service

Friday, November 275:45 pm Tot Shabbat & Sukkat Shalom 6:15 pm Tot & Sukkat Family Dinner6:45 pm Shira7:30 pm Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Vayishlach (Genesis 32:4−36:43)

Saturday, November 288:50 am Torah Study 10 am Chapel Service

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Trinkets & Treasures........................................................................................ pg. 7, 16 Chanukah Bazaar............................................................................................. pg. 9Rabbinic Search................................................................................................ pg. 10

Erev Thanksgiving Service Wednesday, November 25 | 7:30 pm

Don’t miss our annual joint service with Saint Clare’s Episcopal Church.

Rabbi Levy will be delivering the sermon and a joint choir will sing.

Please bring a dish to share at the oneg.

Rotating Shelter Monday, November 23-Monday, November 30Come share the holiday in the true spirit of Thanksgiving. Congregational volunteers are needed to provide a warm and welcoming place in our building Thanksgiving Week. Winters are harsh in Ann Arbor and there are more homeless people than there is shelter space. About 30 congregations in the area take turns hosting up to 25 well-screened homeless men. St. Clare’s and TBE will be participating for the seventh year. Our week is Thanksgiving week, selected because it’s the only

week during the winter when the building is not fully used. We use the lower level area of the building for the night only from 7:30 pm until 7:30 am with lights out by 10 pm. It takes a lot of volunteers to make this happen. Please check your schedule and see what you can do. Please visit bit.ly/1LhLyrv to sign up online. For more information, please contact Miriam Shaw at mbs1115@yahoo.com or 996-8165, or Deb Schild at debschild@gmail.com or 476-5641.

We’re Shaking Up Shabbat! Jump Into Shabbat Pre-Service Oneg Friday, November 13 6:15 pm Shabbat Dinner | 6:45 pm GamesBefore 3rd Grade Shabbat, join us for a mac and cheese & salad bar Shabbat dinner in the Social Hall ($5/meal)followed by gaga, jump roping, hula hooping and other thrills! Services follow at 7:30 pm with a special 3rd grade blessing.

AARTY Pies on Sale Now AARTY is selling Zingerman’s pies again! You can order online at or by calling the TBE office. Pick up will be Tuesday, November 24 from 4-7 pm and Wednesday, November 25 from 4-7:30 pm and for an hour after the Erev Thanksgiving Service. Please see page 8 for more information.

2 Rabbinic ReflectionsIn this month’s Washtenaw Jewish News, I submitted a 45-year-old essay I wrote on working with chickens in Israel (available online at bit.ly/1NEYzSL). Much has changed in Israel and with me since then. Today, chickens are raised mostly mechanically and often with foreign guest workers. (And I, well, I have not changed all that much as food is still a main driver in my life.)

Every time I have visited Israel, the consistency of change is one of the most obvious truths. In a land known for its deep history and that is our Jewish foundation, this is amazing. Theodor Herzl, founder of political Zionism, called Israel Altneuland, or the old new land. He meant the old homeland to which we would bring new life. Obviously, the act of bringing new life continues as Israel grows and changes.

When I first came to Beth Emeth, one of the initial requests was to organize a trip to Israel. In 1987 42 of us went. Since then there have been several TBE tours, each unique and yet linked as our congregation re-explored the old land. Our next tour, and my last, will begin July 10, 2016 for two weeks. Working with Journeys International, our trip will be exceptional. We will gain an in-depth knowledge of Jerusalem, visit sights throughout the country and then return to Jerusalem for a final Shabbat in the Holy City before returning home on July 24.

But, of course, you need more information. And so, we will be holding an informational meeting on November 16 at 7:30 pm at TBE. Then I will go over each day of the tour and share some of its unique features. Other details are also available at the following link: bit.ly/1MsiUcd.

I hesitate to hope that this adventure will be our best as each of our trips has been successful and unique. All I can plan for and hope for is that this journey combines learning and enjoyment and that both Israel and our community are strengthened through our presence. But as experience is our guide, we will succeed.

Rabbi Robert Levy

Rabbi Levy

Cantor’s Notes

As the month of November begins, I, along with several members of TBE, fly to Orlando, Florida for the 73rd URJ North American Biennial.

I share this with you because the Biennial, so named because it occurs every other year, is one of the most important and enriching events for the community of Reform Judaism. Thousands of people, including synagogue employees, lay leaders and general members alike, from long time members to new members to our high school students who are perhaps attending along with their youth groups, come to learn, to pray and to socialize with like-minded people from all over the country.

In past years, I have learned wonderful new music that I have been able to share with my congregations as well as new ideas in Jewish education, b’nai mitzvah training and even worship.

I have seen the new versions of our prayer books in advance, heard wonderful new Jewish musicians share their music and have been able to share my enthusiasm or skepticism about some of the initiatives that were being rolled out at our gathering. But more than anything, I have been able to grow and learn from others in ways that are not available to me during the normal course of a busy year.

I hope to learn much and share with you the best of what I am able to gain from my experience over the days of the Biennial. Okay, it isn’t so terrible to spend a few days in Orlando either, but as I’ll be busy gaining new knowledge and insights, you’ll forgive me if I’ll have to find another time to offer your regards to Mickey Mouse.

Wishing you all a wonderful November filled with much inner warmth and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Cantor Hayut

Cantor Hayut

Rabbi Levy’s Israel Trip Informational Meeting Monday, November 16 | 7-8:30 pm | Rooms 7 & 8If you’re even a little bit curious about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure, come hear more about the planned itinerary, ask all your questions and try some Israeli treats, too. Curious how the trip can work for you? Come and find out. Hear stories, see photos, and get every detail you need to sign up and get excited. For more information, head to templebethemeth.org/content/trip-israel.

3President’s PostOver the summer and into the fall, the various groups that emerged from the April Tri-Board meetings have continued their work. Recommendations to the Genesis Board are expected by the October Genesis meeting. The Genesis Covenant Renewal has already been approved by the Genesis Board, the St. Clare Vestry, and the TBE Board. Below are the Genesis Vision Statement and Mission Statement, excerpted from the Covenant Renewal.

Susan Gitterman

Genesis Vision StatementBy daily embracing mutual trust and respect, we partner with God

and one another to heal a broken world.

This November is an especially important month in the life of Genesis. On Saturday, November 21, there will be a Genesis Anniversary Celebration, “Under the Big Top.” This is an event for all ages. There will be games for children aged ten and under in the Core from 4-5 pm, while adults can gather in the Social Hall. At 5 pm there will be a short program followed by dinner and entertainment. Hot dogs and burgers will be served, along with potluck additions. The event is free of charge, but donations will be welcome at the door. Congregants are asked to bring a side dish (names A-L) or a dessert (names M-Z). Please RSVP by Friday, November 13 to the TBE office, rsvp@templebethemeth.org or 665-4744.

On Wednesday, November 25 at 7:30 pm, we will hold our annual Genesis Erev Thanksgiving Service in our shared sanctuary. This is a unique service and a fitting beginning to our national holiday of Thanksgiving. I encourage all who are in town for the holiday to attend the service and the reception that will follow in the Social Hall.

L’shalom, Susan

Mission StatementThe Mission of Genesis of Ann Arbor is to exemplify interfaith understanding, cooperation, and friendship, and, through its board, to steward its shared space in ways that strengthen

St. Clare’s Episcopal Church and Temple Beth Emeth and the broader community.

Executive DirectorWe are slowly rebuilding a community of Jewish meditation practioners at TBE. Like any new endeavor, it’s easy to worry and be filled with thoughts and judgments. Meditation takes effort—real effort. As Sharon Salzburg writes, many “come to meditation with an initial expectation of immediate clarity and peace. We anticipate nirvana, filled with white light and an overwhelming sense of freedom. Contrary to these beliefs, meditation takes effort, a word most of us associate with burden. But the effort we make in meditation is not harsh and fueled by feelings of self-loathing or pressure. It’s an unrestrained willingness to ‘stick it out,’ to recognize our ability to feel a sense of freedom through the act of accepting what is.”

Come sit with us. Each and every sit is different. Already, I am starting to feel a strong, albeit silent, connection to those who participate. The community sit is one of the highlights of my week. I am so thankful to my fellow faciliators—Quyen Epstein Ngo and Judy Freedman —as well to all who have taken the first step in joining us. Let’s continue to build and to breathe.

UpdatesThank you to all who have renewed your membership! We are 95.3 % renewed.

An updated congregational directory will be mailed out soon. Printed copies will be available for pickup at the TBE office upon advance request at $5/copy. (Contact Sarah at skrell@templebethemeth.org if you would like to order a printed copy.)

Interested in reading the monthly TBE board meeting minutes? Contact SooJi at sjmin@templebethemeth.org for a copy of any and all past meeting minutes.

We are sad to say farewell to Alyssa Wealty, our communications coordinator. Her last day is Friday, November 6. She has accepted a full-time position as a communications specialist at M-SPAN, a group of programs within the U-M Depression Center that address mental health and educational access issues for military service members, veterans, and their families. Best of Luck, Alyssa!

SooJi Min

Be on the lookout for Rabbi Levy’s

Year-End letter.

4 Generation to Generation: Our SchoolIt was perfect weather for an outdoor Sukkot celebration. The many families who came to our Family Sukkot program enjoyed helping or watching Brotherhood make a sukkah, creating decorations for the sukkah, playing gaga, creating an edible sukkah and shaking the lulav and etrog. Families brought in and sorted food for the Back Door Food Pantry. Thanks to the madrichim, teachers, Emily Alter, Cheryl Sugerman and other teachers who made this program successful!

On Sunday, November 8 at 6 pm, parents of teens have the opportunity to talk with Jerry Miller Phd. who is a psychologist, TBE member and the former Director of Ann Arbor Center for the Child and Family. Jerry will explore some of the key issues facing adolescents and their parents and how to integrate Jewish concepts into your parenting. Terri Ginsburg

A Conversation about Raising Jewish TeensSunday, November 8 | 6-7:30 pm | ChapelJoin Jerry Miller, PhD. psychologist, TBE member, and former Director of the Center for the Child and Family, to talk about some of the challenges of parenting teens. Parents who attended Jerry’s workshops in the past found them very valuable.

3rd Grade ShabbatOSRUI Camp ShabbatFriday, November 13Jump Into Shabbat Pre-Service Fun!6:15 Shabbat Dinner | 6:45 GamesBefore 3rd Grade Shabbat, join us for family Shabbat dinner in the Social Hall ($5/meal) followed by gaga, jump roping, hula hooping and other thrills!

4th Grade Havdallah ProgramSaturday, December 5 | 4:30-6 pmLearn about the beautiful ceremony which ends Shabbat, make braided candles and spice sachets, and celebrate havdallah together.

9th Grade Trip to Holocaust Memorial Museum Sunday, November 15 | 1-3:30 pmTour the powerful Holocaust Museum in Farmington. Hear the story of how someone survived the dangers.

Upcoming Religious School Events

Family Sukkot Celebrations | Saturday, October 3

5Membership

Families with Young ChildrenFamilies with Young Children (FYC): Tot Shabbat Service with Cantor HayutFridays, November 13, 20 & 27 | 5:45 pm | Sanctuary6:15 pm Dinner for Tot Shabbat | 6:45 pm Shira Service | 7:15 Popsicle OnegFamilies with children ages 0-5 years, come sing all of your favorite Shabbat songs with Cantor Hayut, march with the Torah, and enjoy a short story, too! Join us for macaroni and cheese, fish sticks, applesauce, and a salad bar immediately following the short service. Dinner is just $5 per person and this year you can buy a punch card ahead of time for a discounted price. Punch cards are available in the TBE office.

Sukkat Shalom | The Peaceful Shelter of Shabbat Elementary Shabbat Services with Rabbi LevyFridays, November 13, 20 & 27 | 5:45 pm | Chapel6:15 pm Dinner | 6:45 pm Shira Service | 7:15 Popsicle Oneg What to do after Tot Shabbat no longer meets your needs and, more importantly, the needs of your children? Not to worry, we are expanding service offerings for our youngest members! Join with us for Sukkat Shalom, The Peaceful Shelter of Shabbat.

Photos above by Carrie Bank

Mazel Tov to: Leslie & Mark Rosenwasser on the birth of their first grandchild, Eve Hadassah, born on September 20 to parents Bradley Rosenwasser and Rebecca Grekin in Iowa City, IA. Noreen & Raymond DeYoung on the birth of their granddaughter Lucy Coraline, born on September 22 to parents Jessica & Jake Kander and to brother Jude.

Condolences to: The Rosenberg/Lerner family on the death of Marc Lerner’s mother, Beatrice (Betty) Lerner, September 25. The Grekin family on the death of Linda Grekin’s husband, Roger Grekin, September 29. The Sikkenga/Velick family on the death of Elizabeth Sikkenga’s father, Bill Sikkenga, October 3. Malverne Reinhart on the death of her brother-in-law, Norman Sommers, on October 18.

New Members: Guy Shani & Inbal Nahum-Shani

Snapshots of TBE

6 Learnings & TeachingsWeekly Lunch and Learn: Is There a Social Justice Agenda in Judaism?Fridays, November 13 & 20 | 12:30-1:30 pm | Adult LoungeEach week, Rabbi Levy brings his choice of text. Texts will come from both inside and outside the Jewish tradition, from the Torah to the medieval period, through to modernity. Feel free to come whenever you can and bring your lunch. As this is Rabbi Levy’s last year with us, you will not want to miss this weekly gem! Men’s Torah Study Mondays, November 9 & 23 | 7-8:30 pm | Room 16A men’s Torah discussion group led by both lay and clergy leadership. It is lay led on the 2nd Monday and led by Rabbi Levy on the 4th Monday. We will continue to find our way as men by wrestling with text. For more information, contact Bill Parkus at parkus@comcast.net. Women’s Torah Study Mondays, November 9 & 23 | 7-8:30 pm | Adult LoungePlease join us for in-depth study and lively discussion of the week’s Torah portion led by Cantor Regina Hayut. The group will explore various passages from the portion looking at several translations and commentaries from a variety of scholars from Talmudic times to the modern day. No Hebrew knowledge necessary to participate in the discussion. For questions, contact Cantor Regina Hayut at cantorhayut@templebethemeth.org.

Spirituality Book ClubTuesday, November 10 | 7:30-8:30 pm | Adult LoungeThursday, November 12 | Noon-1 pm | Adult LoungeJoin Cantor Emerita Annie Rose as she leads a journey through this year’s books over 8 months, generously sponsored by the Year of the Torah Fund. November’s book is Jews and Words, by Amos Oz and Fania Oz-Salzberger. Please sign up for the book club by emailing Annie Rose at cantorannie@gmail.com or drop in to any of the meetings. View the full brochure at www.templebethemeth.org.

Jewish Storytellers in America Thursday, November 12 | 7-8:30 pm | Room 16Jews have always appreciated good stories. What better way to learn about life than to hear about someone else’s troubles or triumphs? Storytellers can bring us to unknown worlds; they can teach us about the world we thought we knew; they can bring the community together under shared values. How have Jewish storytellers in modern America sustained and renewed this key aspect of Jewish culture? Join us for a mini-course, taught by Julian Levinson, Samuel Shetzer Associate Professor of American Jewish Studies (jlevinso@umich.edu), in which we will read and discuss a sampling of Jewish stories written in the United States since 1945. November 12, Session 3: Contemporary Jewish Storytellers, part 1 (focus on the Holocaust). Entering the Torah Through the Front Door: Understanding Biblical Grammar Sundays, November 1, 15 & 22 | 7:45-9 pm | Room 13Rabbi Levy will continue to explore how Biblical grammar created the text at the core of Jewish life. To participate, please purchase The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner’s Path to Biblical Hebrew. Sunday Afternoons with Memoir Writers November 15 | 4:30-6 pm | LibraryHear from local memoir writers about what it took for them to write and publish memoirs. This month we will be reading and discussing Never Be Afraid, by Ken Wachsberger. No RSVP necessary, all members of the Jewish community welcome!

[E]met: An Honest Conversation about DeathThursday, November 19 | 7-8:30 pm | Rooms 7 & 8Remember the two topics never discussed at the dinner table, sex and death? Well we’ve had the sex talk. Now let’s talk about death. Come join us for the second year of this discussion group about death. The purpose is to increase the awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. [E]met is a group-directed discussion of death with no specific agenda other than to share stories, ideas and experiences. While a decidedly Jewish context will be offered, the discussion is not limited to any one belief. [E]met is not a grief support group or a counseling session, but rather an opportunity to grapple with this important part of life within a community of others. This will be co-facilitated by Brian Ashin and Rabbi Levy.

High Holy Days 7WellnessShalom Gever | Peaceful Warrior Martial ArtsMondays, November 9, 16, 23 & 30 | 4:15-7 pm | Social HallTuesdays, November 3, 10 & 17 | 4:15-5:45 pm | CoreFridays, November 6, 13 & 20 | 3:30-5:45 pm | CoreRegister Today! | Health, Healing and Self-DefenseTry out this unique martial arts instruction including lessons in how to live a healthy lifestyle, be energetic, do well in school and learn anti-bullying self-defense. 12-week semesters for belt advancement. Drop-in when schedules permit. Enrollment is open for students and their parents. Shalom Gever is taught by Rabbi Peter Gluck, 5th Degree Black Belt and martial arts instructor for 18 years. Contact the Temple Beth Emeth offi ce at 665-4744 or Rabbi Gluck, info@shalomgever.org, for more registration information.

Yoga with ShlomitThursdays, November 5, 12 & 19 | Noon-1:15 pm | Family RoomSet an intention based on the weekly Torah portion and work on your strength all at the same time! BYOM (Bring your own mat). Semester price is $120 or you can purchase a punch card with 10 classes and the 11th free for $100. Contact aostfi eld@templebethemeth.org for more information or to purchase a punch card.

Jewish Mindfulness Meditation SitThursdays, November 5, 12 & 19 | 1:15-2 pm | ChapelFor practitioners of all levels. Intention and instruction followed by 30-minute silent meditation. Facilitated by SooJi Min, Judy Freedman, and Quyen Epstein-Ngo. SooJi Min is TBE’s executive director. She recently completed a 16-month mindfulness teacher training program sponsored by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality and the Awakened Heart Project. Judy Freedman has been meditating for over 20 years. She attended a

three-year training in Jewish Meditation sponsored by the Philips Foundation at Chochmat ha Lev. She has previously taught at TBE and is excited to return. Quyen Epstein-Ngo is a therapist who holds a joint doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and Women’s Studies. One of the areas she specializes in is working with adolescents, adults, and couples on issues of faith and spirituality. Contact SooJi Min with questions, 665-4744.

Renaissance & Ruach

R & R Annual Chanukah PartySaturday, December 12 | 6-9 pm | Chapel Hill CondominumWe always have a fun and yummy time at this annual event with our potluck supper and gift exchange. Located at Chapel Hill Condominum, 3350 Green Rd., Ann Arbor. Turn in at Burbank Dr. and park on that road. Walk up to Clubhouse which faces Green Rd. Bring a dish to pass and a wrapped gift. Menorahs are welcome. We’ll light them together. Fee: $3/per person. RSVP by Friday, December 4 with dish choice to Elaine Sneideman at esneid@aol.comor 222-3716.

Sisterhood Trinkets & TreasuresSunday, November 15 | 5-9 pm* | Social HallJust in time for holiday gift shopping and back

by popular demand! Discover treasures from the troves of new and gently used items. Win door

prizes. *Come at 4 pm for a sneak peak hour with hors d’oeuvres & wine. Cost $10. From 5-9 pm,

no admission fee. Donations being accepted at the TBE offi ce and if you wish to volunteer, email

Hillary at hillaryh@ix.netcom.com.

8 B’nai Mitzvah

YouthHere at TBE, we have three youth groups. Our 3-5th grade students begin with Rishonim, the Hebrew word for fi rst. Our 6-8th grade students are a part of Kadima, which in Hebrew translates to forward, thus preparing them for our high school youth group, AARTY (Ann Arbor Temple Youth).

Rishonim Bowling @ Revel & RollSunday, November 22 | 1-3 pmKadima Bowling @ Revel & RollSunday, November 22 | 3-5 pmMeet at 1950 S. Industrial Hwy at your youth group’s appointed timefor a fun afternoon of bowling, food and some killer strikes. Cost $15.For more information and to RSVP, contact Zoe McCoon at tbeyouth.annarbor@gmail.com.

Please Celebrate our B’nai Mitzvah With Us! Saturday mornings at the 10 am service.

Saturday, November 14 | Alex LopezHello there readers! My name is Alex Merlin Lopez, but some of my friends at school call me Merlin. Alex or Merlin, either way is fi ne. I am in 7th grade at Greenhills Middle School. I live with my two moms, Kim and Karla, my little brother, Joey, and my great and old grandma, Bea. My family also has a dog named Ringo. I play trombone and run cross country at my school. I also like writing stories. My moms say I’m great at cartooning. I enjoy spending my summers at the Y’s Youth Volunteer Corp (YVC) and going to Camp Tavor.

Select from:Pumpkin

Rustic ApplePecan

Chocolate ChessCranberry Walnut

Jumble Berry

Pies are $30 each(much cheaper thanyou can get theseanywhere else!)

Order pies online at https://secure.templebethemeth.org/ orcall the office at 665-4744. Contact Avital at

aostfield@templebethemeth.org with any questions.

Please order by Tuesday, November 17.

Pick-up in the Adult Lounge on BOTH Tuesday, November 24 from 4-7 pm and Wednesday, November 25 from 4-7:30 pm and for an

hour after the Erev Thanksgiving Service.

AARTY is Selling Zingerman’s Pies Again!

NFTY-MI Fall Kallah and Leadership Training Institute | Friday, November 20- Sunday, November 22 Calling all 9-12th grade Jewish teens in Michigan! Join NFTY for an amazing weekend at Camp Storer as we enjoy the fall weather, explore topics such as Islamophobia, The Israel/Palestine Dilemma, and Jewish Leadership. If that weren't enough, you will also get to make your own kippa and celebrate Shabbat under the stars. Don’t worry even though we have all this fun planned, there will be plenty of time for hanging out and catching up with old friends and making new ones. The event starts at 5:30 pm on Friday and runs through 10:30 am on Sunday. Registration is only open for a limited time, so don’t miss out! Registration link: http://michigan.nfty.org/?event=lti&event_date=2015-11-20. Contact Avital for more information, aostfi eld@templebethemeth.org.

Becky HankinMember-at-LargeMy husband, Fred, and I have been TBE members for 25 years. We moved to Ann Arbor in 1984 and I practiced pathology at Beaumont Hospital until my retirement. Our three sons, ages 24, 21, and 19, celebrated their b’nai mitzvah at TBE and were active in youth groups. I have enjoyed being a member of Kol Halev for many years and am also involved with Clei Kodesh, a group that helps maintain our Torah scrolls. I am honored to be serving on the Board as a Member-at-Large.

Wendy LawrenceVP for Development

I moved to Ann Arbor four years ago with my husband, Todd Morgan, and our two young boys. I grew up in Seattle, and have lived in Philly, Boston, Nashville, and Lesotho (in southern Africa),

but am absolutely in love with this town! My fi rst career was in education, and I worked as a middle school teacher and principal for over 10 years. I now stay at home with my kids and

write middle grade books. I’m on the board of Leslie Science & Nature Center and serve as the Chair of their Development Committee. I’ve also co-chaired two local fundraisers. I’m excited

and honored to join the TBE community as “the other Wendy Lawrence.”

Ketl Freedman-DoanPresident ElectTBE has been my spiritual home for over 25 years, and I served on the temple board in various roles for over 10 years. My daughters (ages 28 and 24) attended religious school here from pre-K through high school and loved their experiences going to class, singing in the choir, and being a part of AARTY. I am honored to be serving as TBE’s president during this transition in the life of the congregation. I will draw on my experiences as a Department Head in Psychology at Eastern Michigan University in helping to shepherd in the next generation of TBE leaders. I look forward to meeting all of you (please introduce yourself a few times—I’m terrible at remembering names!) and getting to learn even more about TBE.

2015 Chanukah Bazaar

Temple Beth Emeth

Saturday, November 21, 9 am -2 pmSunday, November 22, 3:00-7:30 pm

Everything you need for Chanukah and more!Gelt, Candles, driedels, menorahs, gift wrap, toys, cards,

kitchen items, music, jewelry and unique gifts.

TBE Sisterhood Gift Shop

Looking for a special item? We have thebest prices & can save you the cost of shipping!

Wednesdays | 4-6 pmFridays | 6:30-7:30 pm

Sundays | 5:30-7 pmor By Appointment

Call Amy Paberzs at 668-6842 or 417-5312to make an appointment.

9New Board Members

We are seeking donations for a smalllove seat sized sofa for the youth lounge.

Please contact the office at 665-4744if you have one to donate.

Rabbinic Search10

Search Committee ProcessPursuant to Temple Beth Emeth’s bylaws and mindful of the recommendations of the Reform Movement’s Rabbinical Placement Commission, Temple Beth Emeth’s Rabbinic Search Committee will:

- Solicit input from the Congregation regarding the search process and the desired traits of our next rabbi. - Submit an application for placement to the Central Conference of American Rabbis’ Rabbinic Placement Commission. - Evaluate all application materials received. - Conduct first-round interviews via phone or videoconference. - Invite three or four second-round candidates to Ann Arbor for in-person interviews. - Observe one or two second-round candidates leading Shabbat services at their present congregation and check references. - Select one candidate to nominate for the approval of the Board of Trustees and make an offer in principle, subject to approval of the Congregation. - Upon approval of the Board of Trustees, come to mutual agreement for contract terms with the rabbi-nominee. - Convene a congregational meeting for the purpose of voting on the selection of the rabbi-nominee as Temple Beth Emeth’s next rabbi.

Should the rabbi-nominee fail to be approved by the Board of Trustees or by the Congregation, or should Temple Beth Emeth fail to come to terms with the rabbi-nominee, then the Rabbinic Search Committee will vet and propose another candidate for approval. If the Rabbinic Search Committee determines that there are no appropriate candidates in the pool, then the Committee will make an alternative recommendation to the Board of Trustees.

Update from the Rabbinic Search CommitteeThank you to all congregants who participated in the in-person input sessions and a special thank you to the Strategic Planning Committee (Stephanie Newell and Robin Pollak) who facilitated the meetings. One of the ways that we are using the information collected through the input sessions is in writing the congregational profile that rabbis will view through the Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) placement website. The first part of the profile is completely factual, check-the-box kind of things: What prayer book do you use for Shabbat services? (Mishkan Tefilah); Is your bookkeeper full-time or part-time? (Part-time); Do you co-own your building in an interfaith partnership with an Episcopal church? (For the last one there was not actually a box to check, so we had to find a place to write-in). The second part of the profile includes a series of essay questions describing the congregation and its goals. Since our answers to the essay questions draw heavily on congregational input, we are reprinting the essay questions and our responses here.

What three qualities are most important to your congregation in your new rabbi? 1. Audaciously welcoming: Someone warm and friendly, who makes newcomers and long-time members smile, makes them feel like valued participants each time they show up, and communicates genuine interest in getting to know them. Someone who gets on the floor with toddlers, but doesn’t talk down to anyone. To us, welcoming also includes an open embrace of a diverse community with all kinds of people.

2. Humility with a dash of humor: We promise we will take you seriously, but we hope that you don’t take yourself too seriously. We’re looking for someone who can admit when mistakes happen, can relate to us about our own mistakes, and who is willing to take a step back and laugh. (If you can make us laugh, that’s nice, too!)

3. Intellectual fortitude: The joys of being a rabbi in a college town! We will soak up your knowledge. We want you to challenge us—and we will challenge you in return. We are eager to have you as our teacher and leader in learning, and we hope that you will craft articulate sermons and engaging study sessions, bravely leading us to ask big questions.

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11Rabbinic SearchThe three most important priorities of our rabbi should be: 1. Youth and Parent Engagement: Our burgeoning community of youth and parents is ready for even more ways to engage in building Jewish connections beyond our existing, strong religious school. This is fertile ground for a creative visionary to cultivate.

2. Social Action: Community service and social justice are a primary value to a large segment of our membership, and we want our rabbi to elevate our participation in tikkun olam through meaningful leadership.

3. Relationship Building: The founding members of the congregation are now grappling with the difficult challenges of aging, and seek close individual relationships with a rabbi who can support them through sickness, grief, and the other particular experiences of a certain age. Often the most visible conversations in the congregation focus on younger age groups and large-scale change, yet establishing personal relationships with this pioneering generation of our congregation must be an early priority.

The single most important thing a rabbi needs to know about our congregation is:We are a warm and welcoming community open to all kinds of people and families. Our congregation is full of members who moved to Ann Arbor from other places seeking higher education or professorial placement at the University of Michigan and found that Ann Arbor became their home, and Temple Beth Emeth became a place to find connection. Also, Temple Beth Emeth is the only Reform synagogue in the greater Ann Arbor area, so we draw congregants who commit to drive 50 miles or more to find a spiritual home at our congregation. We welcome LGBT families, strive to create a comfortable space for members with disabilities, hope to create connections between our tots and our seniors, and aim to welcome newcomers the first time, the second time, and the third time.

This inclusive attitude is also reflected through Genesis, the interfaith partnership with St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church, through which we co-own our building. This relationship allows us to use our building more efficiently, while demonstrating a deep commitment to pluralism, dialogue, and working together across differences.

What are the three most important issues to confront in your congregation in the next five years? 1. We are in the preliminary stages of planning a financial development strategy with a goal of increasing the proportion of our annual budget funded by non-dues sources.

2. Like the national Reform movement, we are concerned with maintaining the relevance of the synagogue in the modern world. We are expecting that our clergy transition will bring new opportunities for programming and engagement.

3. We are undergoing a gradual generational shift in temple leadership, so ensuring that we have a deep bench of engaged, well-trained, confident leaders in the upcoming generation will become an increasing priority.

What are your congregation’s greatest challenges? 1. Genesis, our partnership with St. Clare of Assisi Episcopal Church, represents an ideological orientation that congregants value. At the same time, the partnership requires ongoing upkeep. Current joint committee discussions about the quality, maintenance, and availability of building space will likely establish the operational framework for the next several years of partnership.

2. Maintaining strong member engagement. Our membership numbers are stable and we have many young families. However, we are mindful of challenging national demographic trends in synagogue engagement, so we would prefer to be growing in membership as well as engaging current members with meaningful Judaism that is relevant to their spiritual lives.

Feel free to contact me with questions or comments: JDPollak@gmail.com.

Joe Pollak Vice President for Administration & Chair of Rabbinic Search Committee

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5 pm AARTY Board Meeting5 pm Shir Chadash6 pm A Conversation about Raising Jewish Teens 6 pm Religious School 6:15 pm Kol Halev

4:15 pm Hebrew School7 pm TBE Sponsors I Was a Child @ AADL Main Branch7:30 pm Pulpit Committee Meeting

12 pm SRHD Come to Lunch 1 pm Mahj (off-site)4:15 pm Hebrew School7:30 pm Executive Committee Meeting

1 pm 9th Grade Trip to Holocaust Memorial Center4:30 pm Library Memoir Program5 pm Shir Chadash 5 pm Trinkets & Treasures 6 pm Religious School 6:15 pm Kol Halev 7:45 pm Biblical Hebrew Grammar Class

4:15 pm Shalom Gever 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6 pm Keshet 7 pm Rabbi’s Israel Trip Info Meeting 7 pm Social Action Committee Meeting

1:30 pm Reading First Samuel in Hebrew @ BIC 4:15 pm Shalom Gever5 pm Hebrew 1046 pm Hebrew 103 7:30 pm Rabbinic Search Committee Meeting

10:30 am NFTY Fall Kallah Ends1 pm Rishonim Goes Bowling 3 pm Kadima Goes Bowling 3 pm Chanukah Bazaar5 pm Shir Chadash 5 pm AARTY Board Meeting 6 pm Religious School 6:15 pm Kol Halev 7 pm 8th Grade Parent New York Trip Meeting 7:45 pm Biblical Hebrew Grammar Class

4 pm BDFP4 pm AARTY Pie Pick-Up7:30 pm Erev Thanksgiving Service

4:15 pm Shalom Gever 6 pm Keshet 7 pm Men’s Torah Study 7 pm Women’s Torah Study

4 pm AARTY Pie Pick-Up 5 pm Hebrew 1046 pm Hebrew 103 6 pm Group Spiritual Exploration 7 pm Erev Thanksgiving Choir Rehearsal

4:15 pm Shalom Gever 6 pm Keshet 7 pm Memoir Writing Workshop

4:15 pm Shalom Gever 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6 pm Keshet 7 pm Men’s Torah Study 7 pm Women’s Torah Study

1:30 pm Reading First Samuel in Hebrew @ BIC 4:15 pm Shalom Gever5 pm Hebrew 1046 pm Hebrew 103 6 pm Group Spiritual Exploration 7:30 pm BRHD Board Meeting 7:30 pm TBE Board Meeting 7:30 pm Spirituality Book Club

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1 pm Genesis Grounds Clean-Up 5 pm Shir Chadash 6 pm Religious School 6:15 pm Kol Halev7:45 pm Biblical Hebrew Grammar Class #5 (Final)

12:30 pm Group Spiritual Exploration 1 pm Mahj (off-site)4:15 pm Hebrew School

3 pm Food Gatherers @ Delonis 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6 pm Keshet 7 pm Cemetery Committee Meeting 7 pm Memoir Writing Workshop

1:30 pm Reading First Samuel in Hebrew @ BIC 4:15 pm Shalom Gever5 pm Hebrew 1046 pm Hebrew 103

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8:50 am Torah Study 10 am Chapel Service

8:30 am Religious School 8:50 am Torah Study 9 am Chanukah Bazaar 10 am Chapel Service 10:45 am Religious School4 pm Genesis 41st Anniversary Celebration

Noon Yoga with Shlomit 1:15 pm Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Sit4 pm BDFP6 pm BRHD Guys Night Out (off-site) 7 pm [E]met: An Honest Conversation About Death 7:30 pm SRHD Board Meeting

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Noon Yoga with Shlomit Noon Spirituality Book Club 1:15 pm Jewish Mindfulness Meditation Sit4 pm BDFP7 pm Jewish Storytellers in America7:30 pm SRHD Board Meeting

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12:30 pm Lunch & Learn 3:30 pm Shalom Gever 5:30 NFTY Fall Kallah Begins5:45 pm Tot Shabbat 5:45 pm Sukkat Shalom 6:15 pm Tot & Sukkat Dinner 6:45 pm Shira 7:30 pm Shabbat Service | Brotherhood Shabbat and Birthday & Anniversary Celebration

8:30 am Religious School 10:45 am Religious School 11 am Madrichim Training

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Brotherhood Latke Dinner...................................Friday, December 11Chanukah Family Service.....................................Friday, December 11TBE December Movie............................................Friday, December 25

14 Social ActionSocial Action at TBEBack Door Food PantrySchedule Change: BDFP will be closed on three upcoming Thursday holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve), and will be open instead on Wednesdays, November 25, December 23 and December 30.

Thank You for Your Donations! We thank the religious school students for their huge Sukkot collection of non-perishable food, all the TBE families who have designated the BDFP for financial contributions in honor of the High Holidays or special commemorations, and those who have contributed much-needed toiletries and non-perishables. We really appreciate all of your continuing support.

Information about Volunteering: We especially need Thursday volunteers for the 5-7:30 pm shift. Contact elliewdavidson@gmail.com to sign up for shifts.

Volunteers Needed Food Gatherers Community Kitchen at the Delonis Center Monday, November 2 | 3-5 pm or 5-7 pm Volunteers needed two different dates per month. Ten volunteers covering two shifts to prepare and serve food. Contact Bette Cotzin, 663-4817, bcotzin@umich.edu. Saturday, November 14 | Noon-2:30 pm or 2:30-5 pmContact Yuni Aaron, 369-4411 or yuniaaron@me.com. You can go bit.ly/1McvWZm for easy online volunteer registration.

Social Action Events in the CommunityICPJ Food Waste ProgramSunday, November 8 | 1 pm | First Unitarian Universalist CongregationJoin us for a special Food Justice program with Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice. In addition to a general conversation about the myriad of social justice issues that exist within our food system, ICPJ will specifically focus on why food waste (both personal and institutional) is a climate problem and what we might be able to do to help solve the problem. The hour-long

program will kick off with a guest speaker and include interactive discussion and specific calls to action for individuals and groups. Free and open to the public. Safely Learning and Safely Talking About Race and Racism Film Series: “Light in the Shadows” Sunday, November 15 | 2 pm | Ypsilanti District Library, 5577 Whittaker Road, Ypsilanti“Light in the Shadows” is a frank conversation about race among ten women who participated in the ground-breaking film, “The Way Home.” These American women of Indigenous, African, Arab/Middle Eastern, European, Jewish, Asian, Latina and mixed race descent use authentic dialogue to crack open a critical door of consciousness. What lies behind it is a perspective on race that is often unseen/unnoticed within the dominant culture. With clear language, open hearts and a willingness to engage—even when it gets hard—these women travel over roads that demonstrate why valuable discourse on race is so laden with emotion, distrust and misunderstanding. “Light in the Shadows” is a springboard for critical self-inquiry and inter-ethnic dialogue. Includes conversation guide. Free and open to the public. Racial Justice Book Group | Between the World and MeTuesday, November 17 | 7 pm First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor, 517 E. Washington St.Ta-Nehisi Coates’s #1 New York Times bestseller has been called “required reading” by Toni Morrison for its gripping exploration of the nation’s racial history and current turmoil. Michiko Kakutani of The New York Times described it as “powerful and passionate... profoundly moving... a searing meditation on what it means to be black in America today.” Discussion will focus on chapter 3, which participants should have read. Please support local, independent bookstores with your purchase. Free and open to the public.

Chair, Interfaith Efforts, Affordable Housing AdvocacyShoshana Mandel Warner

VP, Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice (ICPJ) liaison, Co-Genesis Faith and Food Garden CoordinatorBob Milstein

Religious School liaison, Youth Advocate Abbie Egherman

Co-Genesis Faith and Food Garden CoordinatorLisa Perschke

Archivist, CommunicationsEd Davidson

Back Door Food Pantry Co-CoordinatorEllie Davidson

Crop Walk Coordinator, Poverty and International Debt Relief EffortsSusan Beckett

SAC Shabbat Abbie Egherman

Israel peace initiatives, Hand in Hand Schools liaisonsIrene Butter Helena Robinovitz

Food Gatherers Community Kitchen at Delonis CoordinatorYuni Aaron

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) at Alpha House coordinatorHelena Robinovitz

Rotating Shelter Coordinator, Sisterhood liaisonMiriam Shaw Social Action Websitetbesocialaction.weebly.com/

15Books & MoreMemoirs continue to be featured in the TBE library. Just published and new in our library, The House of Twenty Thousand Books, by Sasha Abramsky is a memoir of a grandfather, written by his grandson. Chimen Abramsky was the atheist, socialist son of a renowned rabbinical family. Born near Minsk, but spending most of his life in London, Chimen was a rare book collector and audodidact with a passion for ideas and argument. Bettina Birch, writing for Jewish Book World, sums up the book’s wonders, “Sasha Abramsky’s account rambles into marvelously eclectic corners, from the authentication of incunabula,

to the differences between vellum and parchment, to the Rabbinic position on pigskin bindings... Certainly Chimen’s lifelong friendships with Isaiah Berlin, Piero Sraffa, and other twentieth century thinkers will interest many readers. But the most fascinating story is the evolution of Chimen himself—the son with serious rabbinic yichis who rejected religion but ran two Seders a year and never served treyf in his home; the Party member so faithful he eulogized Stalin, until he discovered the lies and turned in his membership card; the book dealer who spent decades curating an exhaustive collection of Socialist literature, only to become one of Europe’s leading collectors of Judaica. Historians of the Old and New Left movements in Britain, students of Jewish history and philosophy, and book-lovers of any stripe will find this memoir totally absorbing.”

Another favorite of mine is again a story of a grandfather by a grandson: Pushing Time Away: My Grandfather and the Tragedy of Jewish Vienna, by Peter Singer. Singer is an ethicist and animal rights activist, but his memoir of his grandfather, David Oppenheim—a contemporary and friend of Sigmund Freud and Alfred Adler—reveals a side of Singer not evident in his other 16 books. Even though we know from the beginning that Oppenheim dies a terrible and tragic death in Theresienstadt, his grandson’s memoir of him so evokes his humanity, I could barely accept the outcome. Even though this book was published in 2003, it is new in our library and ready to be checked out and discussed in our memoir writing workshop.

Clare Kinberg

Sunday Afternoons with Memoir Writers

November 15, December 13 January 10 | 4:30-6 pm

Hear from local memoir writers about what it took for them to write and

publish memoirs. No RSVP necessary, all members of the Jewish community

welcome! For November, we are reading Never Be Afraid, by

Ken Wachsberger.

Monday Evening Memoir Writing Workshops November 30, December 7 & January 4 | 7-9 pm

Join Temple Beth Emeth’s Librarian, Clare Kinberg, to learn how to write your memoir. Clare, an experienced literary editor

and professional Jewish librarian, has shepherded numerous Jewish writers from good idea to published work over the years.

These workshops are free, but please register with Clare in advance by emailing her at ckinberg@gmail.com. You’ll read and discuss

contemporary memoirs written by Jews around the world, learn the nuts and bolts of memoir writing, and receive support for

your writing process and endeavors.

Dreidel Drive

Dreidel Drive: TBE’s Spin on Giving Starts Friday, November 20 | Gifts due by Friday, December 11 TBE has paired with Jewish Family Services for our annual Dreidel Drive to bring a little holiday tzedakah to families in our community!

Starting November 20, please pick up a tag off the dreidel board outside the TBE office with wishes of JFS clients, enjoy shopping (or getting a gift card) and return the unwrapped gift by December 11. Don’t have time to shop? Donate online at

https://secure.templebethemeth.org and we’ll do the shopping for you!

Who it Supports: Gifts are distributed by JFS to children or older adults of families facing financial difficulties. JFS clients are diverse in religion, race, ethnicity, and culture.  This program enhances the holiday season for clients who may otherwise not be able to give gifts to their loved ones. Your gifts will reach all corners of the community and assist in making this holiday season special for everyone. Contact Melanie Calef, melaniecalef@gmail.com, with any questions.

16 Sparks of Our Flame - SisterhoodFrom the Office of the PresidentThis fall has been exciting for my family with the birth of a new granddaughter. As I look into her face I wonder what she will find interesting and fun to be involved in. I hope she helps to keep Sisterhood alive as she reaches adulthood. As president of Sisterhood I also look into the faces of women in our congregation and wonder what might interest them, I hope everyone feels free to let us know what you would like to see. We would like to start new programs this year and are hoping to get input from you.

Sisterhood held their annual New Member Brunch on Sunday, September 27, and what a lovely time! Special thanks to Harriet Charson for working hard on putting it together and HUGE thanks to Nancy Szabo for graciously opening her home to us! Thank you to all who brought dishes to pass, everything was delicious. We had a great group of “Sisters” attend and got to meet new members! Welcome to the family!

Sisterhood is delighted to announce that it will be hosting dinner and conversation on the last night of the Rotating Shelter at TBE on Sunday, November 29. A full meal highlighting chicken will be prepared on Saturday and reheated the next evening. Volunteers are needed for both days. Please let me know if you can help.

From the Office of the Fundraising Vice PresidentTBE Sisterhood’s annual Trinkets and Treasures - A Community Estate Sale! Shop, Recycle, and Fundraise in Style is coming up. Enjoy sweets and refreshments. Discover treasures from the troves of new and gently used items collected for this event. Win door prizes. FREE General Entry. Sunday, November 15 from 5-9 pm in the TBE Social Hall. Wine and Cheese/Early Entry, $10, 4-5 pm. Money raised will go to support other Temple activities and our Religious School. This is one in a series of activities highlighting TBE Sisterhood’s commitment to sustainability and environmental consciousness. Other upcoming events include a program on sustainability at TuB’Shevat and a spring sale of vegetable and flower bedding plants. Sisterhood collects new or gently used items throughout the year. To donate for this sale or for a future sale, please contact us at Trinkets7Treasures@gmail.com.

From the Office of the Programming Vice PresidentCome to Lunch | Wednesday, November 18 | Noon Romano’s Macaroni Grill, 3010 S. State St. Susan Harris, coordinator of this monthly event, will make reservations the day prior to each lunch. She can be contacted at srh@umich.edu to ensure a spot.

From the Office of the Membership Vice PresidentSave the Date | Annual DAMES Dinner Wednesday, December 16 | 6-9 pm | Social HallJoin us for our annual Dinner in Appreciation of our Most Extraodinary Sisterhood, an evening of delicious food and entertainment from acclaimed storyteller Corinne Stavish. This event is open to all paid-up members of TBE Sisterhood. Dues may be paid at the door, mailed to the Temple office (see membership form below) or online at www.tbesisterhood.org. RSVP to Pat Chomet at ppat1220@aol.com or (248) 207-1766 by Wednesday, December 9.

PresidentNoreen DeYoung

VP AdministrationBobbi Heilveil

VP MembershipHarriet Charson

VP ProgrammingCarol Milstein

VP Fundraising &Social ActionYuni Aaron

TreasurerStephanie Newell

Recording SecretaryTina Bissell

Websitewww.tbesisterhood.org

TBE SisterhoodAttn: Membership,

2309 Packard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Yes! I want to join the TBE Sisterhood and share in the mitzvah of helping my community.Name ____________________________________________________Address __________________________________________________Phone________________ Email ______________________________

Please send a check (separate from your Temple dues) for $36 (sustaining membership level) or make an additional donation by paying $54, $72, or $108 (support at this level lets Sisterhood provide more to the community) to:

Questions? Harriet Charson, hagar2@comcast.net.

17Sparks of Our Flame - Brotherhood

Membership Form 2015/2016We focus on what our membership really wants and needs. Past experience tells us that this does not appear to be monthly social meetings with speakers, deli trays and poker. The range of our events in the last few years is too big to list here, but we do know that an opportunity for fellowship will get attention and an email for help will get the job done. Check our website: http://www.templebethemeth.org/tbe/brotherhood.

Questions? Contact George Brieloff at gbrieloff@gmail.com

Temple Beth EmethAttn: Brotherhood,

2309 Packard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Name _______________________________________________________Address _____________________________________________________Phone ______________________________________________________Email _______________________________________________________

Return form with check for $40 dues, optional $50, $75 to:

It’s been a great fall for Brotherhood. We’ve had a number of events that were well attended and we have a busy schedule of events for the remainder of the year. Please join Brotherhood for the upcoming events:

November Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Monday, November 9 | 7-8:30 pm | Room 16

Brotherhood Shabbat Service Friday, November 20 | 7:30-9 pm We’re looking for guys to participate in the service. Please contact Marty Ludington at mludington@albion.edu to participate.

Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Monday, November 23 | 7-8:30 pm | Room 16 December Latke Making @ TBE | Tuesday, December 1 | 9 am-5 pm | Social HallWe are getting together for part of a day to make around 1000 latkes. Join the guys for a fun-filled and productive day. Please contact George Brieloff at gbrieloff@gmail.com to volunteer. Latke Dinner Day | Friday, December 11 Meet at Weber’s 8:30 am | TBE Social Hall 10 am-1 pmWe’ll meet for breakfast at Weber’s at 8:30 am, head to the TBE Social Hall from 10 am-1 pm for set-up, then take a break for a couple of hours until 3:30 pm when we’ll prepare and serve the dinner, then clean up, finishing around 8 pm. We’re looking for guys to assist with the Latke Dinner. If you can assist with any or all parts of the dinner, please contact George Brieloff at gbrieloff@gmail.com.

Latke Dinner | Friday, December 11 | 6:30 pm

Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Monday, December 14 | 7-8:30 pm | Room 16 Guy’s Night Out Dinner @ Gourmet Garden Thursday, December 17 | 6-7:30 pm There is no agenda other than some great company and a lot of laughs. To attend, please contact George Brieloff at gbrieloff@gmail.com. If there are any questions regarding Brotherhood, please contact George Brieloff. Our complete schedule for the 2015-2016 year can be found on the Brotherhood website, tbebrotherhood.weebly.com.

George Brieloff, Brotherhood President

PresidentGeorge Brieloff gbrieloff@gmail.com

TreasurerMarty Ludington mludington@albion.edu Vice President, Religious ProgrammingRoger Stutesman rogerstutesman8707@comcast.net

Vice President Larry Yonovitz lawrencesy@aol.com

Website tbebrotherhood.weebly.com

18 Volunteer Spotlight1) What volunteer activities are you involved in at TBE?I was an at-large member of the TBE Board of Trustees for 4 years and was Vice President for Religious Practices for 2 additional years. I have been a co-chair of Mitzvah Day four times, including this year. I am a member of the Brotherhood Board of Trustees and was treasurer of Brotherhood for 4 years and am now Vice President for Religious Practices for Brotherhood. I am a member and past chair of Pulpit Committee. During the High Holidays I manage the move to and from Pease Auditorium and serve as Head Usher. During the year I recruit the ushers for Friday night services and also invite the aliyot for the Torah Service. I am also a trustee of the TBE Cemetery.

2) What do you do with your time when you are not volunteering at TBE?My wife and I travel a lot, including visiting our two children and five grandchildren in

Evanston and St. Louis. I volunteer at our local library in Marshall, Michigan, and spend time at our cottage in west Michigan. I am an avid New York Times Crossword solver and a voracious reader of fiction and Jewish Studies.

3) When did you become a member of TBE?I joined TBE in 2007 after retiring from a faculty career in physics at Albion College.

4) What was your first TBE volunteer activity?I coordinated the blood drive for Brotherhood and served on the Mitzvah Day Planning Committee that it was part of.

5) Who encouraged you to start volunteering?Devon Fitzig, who was the Congregational Services Director when I joined.

6) What do you like the most about volunteering at TBE? Since I live 70 miles from TBE in a small town with no real Jewish community, this is my opportunity to serve TBE and the Jewish community that TBE is a part of and at the same time enjoy the company of my fellow congregants. I treasure the times I spend with my TBE friends helping repair the world. Interested in volunteering at TBE? The Youth Engagement Committee is currently looking for adult and youth volunteers to serve on the committee and to help with other tasks. Contact Robin Pollak, RobinPollak@gmail.com, for more details about the Youth Engagement Committee. For volunteer activities with other TBE committees and groups, contact the TBE office at 665-4744 and SooJi or Avital will help you to get in touch with the right people.

Marty Ludington

GenesisMeet Mike WolfIn mid-September, Mike Wolf started work as the Genesis Administrator. Professionally, Mike comes from a retail operations background with REI, with almost 20 years experience in the Oregon, Washington, and Michigan markets. Mike completed a BS in Recreation and Parks Management at EMU in 2004 in what he refers to as “cramming 4 years of education into 30 years”. Mike worked with Livonia Parks and Recreation as a Building Supervisor while he was in school and after he graduated. For the past 8-9 years, he worked as a Parks-Facilities Coordinator with Northville Parks and Recreation. When not coordinating a facility, Mike enjoys motorcycling: on a daily basis as a commuter and, when time permits, long distance adventure touring. When the weather no longer permits motorcycling, you might find Mike on cross country/telemark skis. Mike and his wife Christine live in Plymouth with their bloodhound Luella. They have two adult daughters and are active with their grandson and granddaughter, aged 10 and 15 years, respectively. Introduce yourself if you see Mike in the building. We’re happy to have him on board!

Come Celebrate the 41st Genesis Anniversary | Under the Big Top Saturday, November 21 | 4-7 pm 4 pm | Youth Activities 5 pm | Dinner & Entertainment Free of charge but donations will be welcome at the door. Entrée will be provided, bring a dish to share. If your last name begins with a letter from A-L bring a side dish; M-Z bring a dessert. Games for children 10 and under will be planned. RSVP by Friday, November 13 with the TBE office, 665-4744.

Help Wanted Genesis Grounds Fall Clean-upSunday, November 1 | 1-4 pmCome when you can, leave when you must. Only an hour to spare? Perfect!

19High Holy Days Thank YousThe High Holy Days services were particularly beautiful this year, and this was due in large measure to the generosity, hard work and talent of a host of people. We would like to thank all of the people who made the services such a success this year.

We would first like to thank all of you who made special High Holy Days donations and Memorial Book donations. These donations go a long way toward offsetting the significant cost of putting on the services.

We also thank the EMU Jewish Studies Department for hosting us and Eastern Michigan University for allowing us to use their facilities. Our thanks also go to the staff at Pease Auditorium, EMU Parking, and Campus Safety for their assistance.

During the High Holidays we become even more aware of how fortunate we are to have our dedicated and talented clergy. Rabbi Levy and Cantor Hayut planned and led a truly beautiful set of services. We were all assisted by our wonderful office staff led by SooJi Min, Sarah Krell, Victoria, Sarah Wright, Alyssa and Amie cheerfully worked many hours helping organize and pack up all of the items that go to Pease, and designing and mailing the High Holiday packet and tickets. They worked incredibly hard and responded quickly to any last minute emergencies.

For leading or assisting in our many services we wish to thank: Zachary Weisman and Ben Schreiber for blowing the shofar; Larry Biederman and Carol Milstein who led the Taschlich service on Rosh Hashanah; Generations After: Ava Adler, Phil Barr, Rita Benn, Irene Butter, Julie Ellis, Joy Wolfe Ensor, Myra Fox, Avishay Hayut, Karen Pollens, Martha Solent, Nancy Szabo, Ruth Wade, Shoshana Mandel Warner, Simone Yehuda, Sassa Åkervall, Eszter Gombosi, Natalie Iglewicz, Lola Taubman, and Ruth Taubman, who wrote and led the very moving Holocaust Remembrance portion of the Yom Kippur afternoon service; and Phil Barr, Joy Wolfe Ensor, Avishay Hayut, and Myra Fox who read Torah at the Yom Kippur afternoon service. Thank you also to Avital Ostfield, Alona Henig, and Joshua Nacht who assisted with the AARTY services.

Beautiful music is a very important part of all of our High Holiday services. We are indeed grateful to Kol Halev, accompanied by Ray McClellan, the choir soloists: Becky Hankin, Avishay Hayut, Susan Gitterman, Dave Gitterman, Jack Billi, Dave Gordon, Steve Haskin, Yael Rothfeld, Carol Milstein, Jenny Young, Jonathan Maybaum, Deborah Katz, Sally Brieloff, Myra Fox, Anya Freedman-Doan, Don Levitt, Jonathan Levine, Wendy Lawrence; instrumentalists: Deb and Ralph Katz, Alon and Avishay Hayut, Max Karmazyn, Dave Gitterman, and Shoshana Mandel Warner. Also thanks to the Kol N’or Youth Choir.

We would like to thank all of the people who worked at the back of the auditorium distributing and collecting the tickets, seating people, handing out and collecting books and other things. This group, led by head usher Marty Ludington, included: Lori Frank, Marc Kessler, Gretta Spier, Ruth Scodel, Craig Levin, Terri Ginsburg, Betsy Mark, Bill Parkus, Eve Mokotoff, Eliza Callow, Kathi Lesueur, Karen Soebbing, Susan Harris, Martha Weintraub, Ann Mark, Bob Milstein, Ed Davidson, Ellie Davidson, Pat McCune, Amy Friedman, Beth Manuel, Rachel Glick, Leslee Cassel-Bonilla, Susan & Roy Guralnick, Larry Yonovitz, Ellen Katz, Ruth Petit, Martha Weintraub, Carol Milstein, Ronnie Shapiro, Larry & Marla Biederman, Martha Churchill, George Brieloff, Mike Freund, Mike Belzer, Curtis Manuel, Nate Manuel, Deb Katz, Susan Gitterman, ticket takers, greeters and many others who spontaneously joined in.

Thanks to Sisterhood for the great Break-the-Fast, organized by Emily Wachsberger and Bobbi Heilveil and to all the other Sisterhood members who contributed food and helped with the set-up and take-down.

Special thanks to Ruth Petit for designing the stage at Pease, Mike Belzer for obtaining, helping load and driving the truck. In addition to the Pulpit Committee lead by Marty Ludington, several folks helped us with the packing, moving, set-up and take-down at Pease including Ellen Katz, Diane Greenly, Abbie Egherman, and Ricardo, Rosie, Joseph and David Estes. We thank them for their help. Thanks also to Mark Ellis Builders and crew for helping us load and unload the truck.

A special thank you to Michael Hess who sets up and operates the web stream. We had a record number of viewers this year.

Thank you to Ann Mark for polishing the Ark silver, and cleaning the Ark and the tapestries.

There are so many people who help in very many ways, often spontaneously, that it is impossible to name them all. We apologize for any names left off of our list, but be assured your contributions were greatly appreciated!

Last, but certainly not least, we are indebted to the entire Pulpit Committee for the many hours of planning and hard work starting right after last year’s services and up to Havdallah on Yom Kippur: Larry Biederman, Susan Gitterman, Susan Harris, Bobbi Heilveil, Deb Katz, Marc Kessler, Marty Ludington, Carol Milstein, Ruth Petit, Ronnie Shapiro, Gretta Spier, Martha Weintraub, Alex Wood and Elaine Yeglic.

Alexandria Wood VP of Religious Practice

20 In the CommunityRaoul Wallenberg Medal and Lecture | Masha Gessen Tuesday, November 3 | 7:30 pm | Rackham Auditorium, University of Michigan The 2015 Wallenberg Medal will be awarded to Russian and American journalist, author, and activist Masha Gessen. After the medal presentation, Gessen will give the 24th Wallenberg Lecture. For more information, please email wallenberg@umich.edu.

Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival Wednesday, November 4-Sunday, November 15 JCC hosts the annual Ann Arbor Jewish Book Festival. Authors talks are free

and open to the public. Lunches and Sunday brunch available for an additional charge. Some events may be off-site. Contact Karen Freedland at karenfreedland@jccannarbor.org or 971-0990 for more information or visit www.jccannarbor.org. TBE is sponsoring I Was a Child, by Bruce Eric Kaplan, on Wednesday, November 11 at 7 pm the AADL Main Branch.

Places of Faith Series at The Zen Buddhist Temple Tuesday, November 10 | 7:30 pm Sunday, November 15 | 10 am Tuesday, November 17 | 6:30 pmThe Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County will host another series of visits and conversations with three visits to The Zen Buddhist Temple, 1214 Packard Rd., giving others in our community the opportunity to deepen understandings of other faith traditions. Cost is $35 per person. Please register in advance at www.irtwc.org or via email to gbrides@umich.edu. Questions? Call George Lambrides, 649-0107.

Positive Leadership: Kickstart Employee Productivity and Engagement Friday, November 13 | 7 am Breakfast | 7:30 am Program | Ann Arbor City ClubThe Herb Amster Center, a division of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County, hosts its 3rd annual business breakfast event, featuring Gretchen Spreitzer, Ph.D., professor at the Ross School of Business. Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration Hosted by the Interfaith Round Table of Washtenaw County Sunday, November 22 | 7 pm | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day SaintsJoin us in a spirit of gratitude with readings, music, meditations and other unique presentations from a wide variety of faith traditions. Light refreshments following the celebration. Donations accepted for non-perishable food or money to help those in need in our community. For more information, call Rev. George Lambrides at 424-1535 or Susan King at 678-5616. Fall Peer Counselor Training | the kite networkIf you know what it’s like to grieve the loss of a loved one, help us provide hope to others on the grief journey. the kite network is now recruiting volunteers for its fall Peer Counselor training program. Please join us in lifting lives darkened by grief. Visit bit.ly/1M1GDS1 online for more information or contact the kite network at (734) 975-0238 or info@thekitenetwork.org.

Masha Gessen

Contribution Form – TBE DonationsPlease find enclosed $________ as a donation to the _________________

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Fund in honor/memory of____________________________________________________________________________________________________

TBE Funds: Adult Education, Building, Cantor’s Discretionary, Caring Community, Flower, General Fund, Isaac and Pearl Levine Educational, Genesis Landscape, Library, Melvin & Lois Levy Endowment Fund, Memorial Garden Care, Oneg Fund, Music, Rabbi Levy’s Discretionary, Religious Education, Professional Development Fund in Honor of Ronnie Simon, Social Action/Alpha House, Back Door Food Pantry, Spiritual Life, Year of Torah,Youth, Youth Scholarship Fund, Mitzvah Day.Sisterhood Funds: College Connections, Barbara F. Heilveil Campership Fund, Sponsorship Fund. Contributions are tax-deductible.

Please send acknowledgement to:

Name ____________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

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21DonationsBack Door Food PantryJohn & Susan Beckett Barry & Stephanie Levin Laura Wallace Paul Estenson & Rochelle Flumenbaum

Back Door Food Pantry/AARTY YK DriveScott & Joan Singer Fred & Rebecca Hankin Mario & Naomi Spivak Helena Robinovitz In honor of High Holy Days and Rabbi Levy, from Robert & Debbie Merion.In memory of Lyn, Libby, and Seymour Yarows, from Steven Yarows.John Swerdlow & Pamela Harnick Ed & Elaine Sneideman Burt Steinberg & Ava AdlerAndrew & Karen Brenner Mae Axelrood Debra Axelrood Alfonso Bonilla & Leslee Cassel-Bonilla Peter Smith & Martha Weintraub Elaine Yeglic & Sue Rauschl Phillip & Julie Barr Stephen & Nanette Gill Joel & Shirley Berger John Wasciuk & Anne Heybey Wasciuk Ronnie Shapiro Ronald & Marianne Aaron Marilyn Jeffs Back Ruth Petit Hylan Moises & Dianne Longo Patrick O’Keefe & Sheryl Pomerance Evan & Rosemary Mirsky Eva Taylor Ann Epstein Jan & Sassa Akervall James Hallock & Cilla Tomas Brian & Naomi Zikmund-Fisher Tamas & Eszter Gombosi Deborah Schild David & Barbara Heilveil Larry & Sherry Friedlander Jack & Stephanie Zaientz Stuart & Rhonda Simon James Hallock & Cilla Tomas Steve Ratner & Nancy Szabo Corey & Terese Bertcher Steven & Kathy Rhodes Marylen Oberman Jonathan Rubin & Gretta Spier Jack Billi & Sheryl HirschDavid Gordon & Zoe Koosis Roger & Nancy Hitchcock Adam & Melissa Dorfman Peter & Carol Freedman-Doan Betsy Mark John & Susan Beckett Steve Stancroff & Tamar Springer

Roderick & Robin Little Ed & Hanneke Bonnewit Walter Shwayder & Katherine Glassner-Shwayder Susan Fisher Richard & June Swartz Evan & Deborah Morrison Joel & Joan Levitt Paul & Fredda Unangst Martin & Kathryn Ludington George Levy Ellen Katz Back Ellen Offen James & Carolynn Hayman Bryan Beresh & Patricia Chomet Jay & Suzanne Mahler Kenneth & Hillary Handwerger Alfred & Judy Gourdji Edward & Mona Goldman Francyne Stacey Eve Mokotoff Arthur & Karen Lindenberg Donald & Julia Levitt Jill Cohen Scott & Julie Halpert James, Jr. & Bonnie Keen Michael Belzer & Charlotte Cowles Barry & Stephanie Levin Edward & Ellie Davidson David & Bethany Steinberg Brent & Valerie Carey Warren & Judy Williams Robert Levy & Jo Ellin Gutterman John Hogikyan & Barbara Kaye Marc & Terry Perlin Jonathan & Kirsten Segal Marc Kessler

Cantor’s Discretionary FundHershel Moss & Jennifer Ratliff-Moss With thanks to Cantor Hayut for helping and guiding Aaron Gankin in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, from Leonid Gankin & Maria Vilinskaia. With deep appreciation for Cantor Regina Hayut, from Laura Wallace.In honor of Bridget Robert’s Bat Mitzvah, from Julie, Alex, and Jackson Roberts.

Caring Community FundGet well wishes to Ann Mark, from Uncle Arnie & Aunt Honey Bee. In memory of Roger Grekin, from Charles & Julie Ellis.Betsy Mark

Flower FundIn memory of Anne Lawrence’s mother, Mildred Lurraine, from Anne Lawrence.

General FundDeborah Zivan In memory of Stan Berent, from Marilyn Migliore.In honor of Tom Stern’s yahrzeit, from Deb Odom Stern.In memory of Audrey Belitsky and Lena Kutner, from Neal Belitsky & Charlene Kawchak-Belitsky.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah, from Michael & Lisbeth Fried.In memory of Laura Burdick Sherman, wife of Mark Sherman, mother of Sabrina Sherman, sister of Alice Burdick Schweiger and Linda Burdick Lautrec. From Laurence & Grace Boxer.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin - there was no man finer or kinder, from Stephanie Watts.In memory of Roger Grekin, from David & Susan Gitterman.In memory of Myra Robbins at the time of her yahrzeit, from Stuart & Joyce Robbins.In memory of Mary Newell at the time of her yahrzeit, from Stephanie Newell.In honor of Judith Sherick’s mother, Lily Gerberg’s yahrzeit, from Judith & Ivan Sherick.In honor of Clifford Hart’s 80th birthday, from Kay and Michael Melet.With thanks to Ronnie Shapiro, from David & Susan Gitterman.In memory of Saul A. Frank, from Annette Fisch.

Genesis 41st Anniversary In honor of the Genesis 41st Anniversary Celebration, from Annette Fisch. In honor of the Genesis 41st Anniversary Celebration, from Ronnie Shapiro.

Library FundIn memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Doug & Carol Feldman.

Music FundIn memory of Roger Grekin, from Ruthie & Marty Seltzer.In celebration of Marianne Aaron’s birthday, from Laura Wallace.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Alan Vollmer.

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To donate online, please go to our website (www.templebethemeth.org) and click the teal “Donate Now!” button in the left-hand column. You can also send checks made payable to “TBE” to 2309 Packard Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Please

include a note with the fund you would like to donate to and any tribute message. Thank you for your continued support!

22 DonationsIn memory of Roger Grekin. He was a true mensch who helped many people including me. From Joel Rubinstein.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Arthur & Keren Lindenberg.In memory of Roger Grekin. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Love Peggy & Dennis Frank.In memory Dr. Roger Grekin, from Carol & Ross Fridson.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin: The greatest teacher and colleague that I have ever known. The Franzese family, Jennifer, Rob, Lina, Lili, Lena.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Jenn, Brad, Josh and Becca Carlson.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Nancy Pickus.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, a wonderful colleague and mentor, from Julie Lowery.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Renate & Andy Seltzer.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Sara, Todd, and Gretchen Weir.In loving memory of Dr. Roger Grekin. Sending caring thoughts and hugs to all of you. Love, Marilyn and Gary Ratkin.In memory of Roger Grekin. In sadness and with love, Vicki & Ben Craine.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Lisa Rapport (colleague of Emily).In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Richard & Rosanne Weinberg.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Mark & Leslie Rosenwasser.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Donald & Julia Levitt.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Barry & Susan Gross.In memory of Roger Grekin. Your advice will always be treasured, from Rick Weitzel.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Elif Oker.In memory of Roger Grekin. Thinking of you at this difficult time, from Sue Shlom.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Kenneth & Hillary Handwerger.In memory of Roger Grekin, with profound sadness and sympathy, from Judith Rizzo.

In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin. With love, Marji Karp Oppere & Morry Oppere.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Simone Yehuda & Barry Shapiro. In memory of Roger Grekin, from Lucille Miller.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Edward & Ellie Davidson.In memory of Roger Grekin, the consummate mensch and guiding light at the VA, from Neal Alexander.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Susan Barnes and Rob, Adlai, and Julian Reinhart.In memory of Roger Grekin, from David & Karen Stutz.In honor of Roger Grekin, from Louis & Julie Nagel.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Michael & Judith Stulberg.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Jeoffrey & Ellen Stross.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Linda Bennett & Bob Bagramian.In loving memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Philip & Nancy Margolis.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from his aunt and cousins, Shirley Grekin and family.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Richard Cavaler.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from William & Caroline Miller.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Robert Halpering & Beverly Ross.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from David & Lois Baru.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from David & Barbara Grekin.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Lynn and John White.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Eugene and Carol Orringer.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Marvin Kirsh.In memory of Dr. Roger Grekin, from Esther Mintz.

Music & Spirituality EndowmentIn memory of Roger Grekin, from Roderick & Robin Little.

Oneg FundIn honor of Eva Zaientz’s Bat Mitzvah, from Jack & Stephanie Zaientz.In honor of Louise Palazzola and in memory of Guy J. Palazzola, from Benedette Palazzola.Gary & Rachel Glick

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundHershel Moss & Jennifer Ratliff-Moss Marvin BrandwinThank you for visiting my mother before she passed away, from Lori Salemi. In honor of our daughter Anna on her wedding to Dmitry from Mom and Dad, Michael & Inessa Gankin.With thanks to Rabbi Levy for helping and guiding Aaron Gankin in preparation for his Bar Mitzvah, from Leonid Gankin & Maria Vilinskaia.In appreciation of tickets to High Holy Day Services with family of Larry Hiss, from Laura Ginns.In loving memory of Deborah Weintrob, from Hank Mosberg.In honor of Bridget Roberts’ Bat Mitzvah, from Julie, Alex, and Jackson Roberts.In memory of Bill Sikkenga, father of Elizabeth Sikkenga, ex Ford man, and good person, from Stu Simon.In memory of Roger Grekin, from Sally Winkelman. Social Action FundIn memory of Leonore Gerstein’s beloved Marcel Mueller, from Enid Wasserman & Michael Sivak. For Rotating Shelter, from Fran Weinstein. High Holy Day DonationsYizkor BookMark & Romana SolentLori Frank & Amy Young Phillip & Julie Barr

Flower FundMark & Romana Solent

High Holy Day DonationMark & Romana Solent

23Yahrzeits

May their memories be for a blessing.

Lots may be purchased over a three year period with no interest. Current prices are: Member, Pre-Need: $1,700 Member, Immediate Need: $1,900 Non-Member: $2,200

Cemetery LotsThe Temple maintains burial lots at Arborcrest Cemetery. Please contact any committee member to arrange a site visit or to purchase lots by phone or for any questions about the cemetery.

TBE Cemetery Committee: Ken Handwerger, 662-0154, Andrea Ludwig, 302-3335, Gary & Harriet Charson, 528-1061, Marty Ludington, 269-967-1556, Ronnie Simon, 429-5935 or Gretta Spier, 662-3250.

November 6 & 7William AdlerSam AriewEugen BachLester BrowerHarry CasselSol FisherIrving FlumenbaumRose FrankHarry FreedlandLily GerbergSanford IzensonHerbert LevittMuriel LevyClare LindnerJennie LipsonMildred LurraineDonald MahlerMartin MalterClara MargolisSamuel MatlinJoseph MendlovitsIsidore ObermanToby RavinGertrude ResnikIsadore RobinovitzScott RosenLouis RosengartenGeorge SchreiberBetty SeemanRose ShainLillian SheppsMargey SteinerBonnie WeilBeatrice WeinsteinJo-Anne WeissbartAdelle Zimmer

November 13 & 14Annie Bessie CohenMuriel CowenRobert GladstoneWilliam GlassnerMarjorie GorbagyPinchas GurfinkelTessie HorowitzMartin KatzMaryhelen KestenbaumRochelle KostantMuriel KulwinLeonard LeftwichTom LeSueurHarry MillerYetta PollackSam SarverDavid SavishinskyGeorge SchatelBernard SegallMiriam ShapiroLillian ShermanSylvia SmithElsie SolomonMorris SolomonIrving SteinbergJames Walsh

November 20 & 21Benjamin BagdadeSamuel BarenbaumEileen BleimanBeth CallowMax CohenGene CohenElaine ColtonMaria FabianBella FreedlandGeorge GottliebAbe GreenstoneSeymour GreenstoneLilyun HalperBlanka KlingerJack KlingerHyman LapedisMartin LevineNathan LiebermanLouis MichaelsRuth MilchSamuel MillerHerman MillerBahie MoradyDorothy RogersHoward SchwartzWilliam SeemanJulia Segall-DerflerHelen ShapiroHubert SidlowMorris SmithDora StolzenbergAaron TaylorRita WolfeHerbert WolfsonShirley YoungIlona Zucker

November 27 & 28Walter BagdadeMollie BagdadeHelen BelitskyAbraham BermanMax CasperAlbert CoffmanElaine CraneRolla EislerSaul FrankEli FriendSol GoldsteinFrances GutfreundSteven HarnickDallas HatchAlice JarvisBella KadisSally KatzStanley KazanowSylvia KesslerHarry KotlarskyFannie KupermanMorris LevinHarry MinkoffNorbert ReinsteinMark RothOscar SchwartzRobert SilverIrwin SilvermanCharles StewartJohn WallaceDeborah WeintrobFelicia WeissEdward Yonovitz

Temple Beth Emeth2309 Packard Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

Rabbi Robert D. Levy

Cantor Regina S. Lambert-Hayut

Cantor Emerita Ann Z. Rose

Director of EducationTerri Ginsburg

Executive DirectorSooJi Min

Officers and Board of TrusteesPresidentSusan Gitterman

President Elect Ketl Freedman-Doan

VP for AdministrationJoe Pollak

VP for DevelopmentWendy Lawrence

VP for Education and YouthLisa Newman

VP for Finance Ronnie Shapiro

VP for Membership Rachel Glick

VP for Religious Practice Alexandria Wood

VP for Social Action Bob Milstein

TreasurerBonnie Keen

SecretaryElaine Yeglic

Ex-officio:Immediate Past PresidentDeborah Scott Katz

Sisterhood PresidentNoreen DeYoung

Brotherhood PresidentGeorge BrieloffMembers at LargeYuni AaronSarah Cohen Richard CorsonJoy EnsorMichele Forbes Becky Hankin David Lewis Steve LonnDeb Schild Jodi WalloMartha Weintraub Bulletin Editor & DesignAlyssa Wealty

Latke Dinner & Chanukah Service

with Worship Band Friday, December 11

Dinner | 6:30 pm and Service | 7:30 pm

Rabbi Robert D. Levy ___________________________ reblevy@templebethemeth.org

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Executive Director SooJi Min _______________________sjmin@templebethemeth.org

Dir. of Education Terri Ginsburg __________________tginsburg@templebethemeth.org

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Clergy Coord. Sarah Krell _________________________skrell@templebethemeth.org

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Account Administrator Victoria Gross _______________vgross@templebethemeth.org

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