TBE Bulletin September 2015

Liturgical Calendar

Friday, September 46 pm Tot Shabbat6:30 pm Tot Dinner and Popsicle Oneg7:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Ki Tavo (Deut. 26:1–29:8) D’var Torah: “Fear of the Lord is the End of Wisdom”

Saturday, September 5 8:50 am Torah Study with Rabbi Levy10 am B’nai Mitzvah: Aaron Gankin & Sophia Berry8 pm S’lichot Study Session, Havdalah and Service

Friday, September 115:45 pm Tot Shabbat 5:45 pm Sukkat Shalom6:15 pm Tot Dinner 6:45 pm Shira 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Nitzavim (Deut. 29:9–30:20) D’var Torah: “Israel, Together We Stand?”

Saturday, September 128:50 am Torah Study with Rabbi Levy10 am Chapel Service

Sunday, September 13 Erev Rosh Hashanah 8 pm Congregational Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU

Monday, September 14 Rosh Hashanah9 am Family Service at Pease 11 am AARTY Service (Gr. 9-12) / AARTY Brunch at TBE 11 am Traditional Service at Pease 1:45 pm Tashlich Service, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti4:30 pm Preschool “Birthday of the World” Service at TBE 7 pm Yom Kippur Preparation Discussion Group

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Tripping Over Our Own Words: The Harm Our Speech CausesStudy Session, Havdalah and S’lichot Service Saturday, September 5 | 8 pmThe High Holy Days are ushered in with the S’lichot Service. The evening begins at 8 pm with a study session. Havdalah begins at 9 pm, immediately followed by S’lichot with Kol Halev. There is a reception after the service. No tickets are required.

Opening Days of Religious and Hebrew School

Preschool-4th grade Saturday, September 12 | 8:30-10:15 am or

10:45 am-12:30 pm 5th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Kickball Kickoff Saturday, September 12 | 10 am-Noon 6th-12th grade

Sunday, September 20 | 6-7:30 pm Monday Hebrew School | September 21 | 4:15-6 pm Wednesday Hebrew School | September 30 | 4:15-6 pm

Whole Family Sukkot Program September 26 | 10 am-Noon Fabulous fun for all Saturday students, their parents and Madrichim! We’ll build a real sukkah with TBE Brotherhood, make unusual decorations for the sukkah, play gaga, create an edible sukkah, enjoy Israeli dance and singing, play games and shake the

lulav and etrog. Mitzvah Project: Bring food to donate to Back Door Food Pantry. RSVP to [email protected] [email protected].

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2 Rabbinic ReflectionsOver the last two months, since I announced my retirement, I have been asked many times about some or such issue in the context of it being my last time. My last b’nai mitzvah, my last confirmation class, my last High Holy Days. Indeed there will be many “lasts,” having enjoyed over thirty years of joyous activity. But I do not want to live this year as a string of lasts.

Rather, as it has always been, each wedding, bar/bat mitzvah or class is an opportunity to engage and share and learn. Each moment is the gift of growth. And I want to continue to enjoy this year not as something special, but as something quite ordinary, that in and of itself is quite special.

This year I plan to offer a course in Biblical Hebrew grammar. This is neither a swan song kind of course, nor will it be wildly popular. It is, however, a class I have been asked many times to teach and a subject of great personal interest to me. In short, I am excited.

I hope to bring myself and my love of TBE to all our activities in the most ordinary (and special) way. Every Friday night service is not one closer to an end, but one more time to connect with God and tradition with people I love and respect. Each new thirteen-year-old is not a countdown number, but an opportunity to share precious moments in the company of a young person looking for themselves within our tradition, our history and our synagogue.

But, of course, this year will end and then what? TBE will have an exciting new leader. All the moments of holiness will continue to be experienced. And I will find new and precious ways to experience holiness myself, often, I hope, in your company. Never “lasts,” always “firsts.” Always fresh and new and precious.

Rabbi Robert Levy

Rabbi Levy

Liturgical Calendar (continued)

Friday, September 18 Shabbat Shuva 5:45 pm Tot Shabbat5:45 pm Sukkat Shalom6:15 pm Tot Dinner 6:45 pm Shira 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Vayeilech (Deut. 31:1–30) D’var Torah: “Homeward Bound”


Tuesday, September 22 Kol Nidre8 pm Congregational Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU

Wednesday, September 23 Yom Kippur9 am Family Service at Pease 11 am Traditional Service at Pease 2:30 pm Torah Study 3:30 pm Afternoon Service at TBE with Generations After 5:30 pm Yizkor/Neilah Service at TBE7 pm Break-the-Fast

Friday, September 25 5:45 pm Tot Shabbat 5:45 pm Sukkat Shalom6:15 pm Tot Dinner 6:45 pm Shira 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Torah Portion: Haazinu (Deut. 32:1–52) D’var Torah: “Things Worth Our Attention”


Sunday, September 2712:30 pm Kever Avot Service at Arborcrest Cemetery

Welcome Back Welcome Shabbat Service Friday, August 28 | 7:30 pm Join us for this special Shabbat service as we begin our new liturgical year and welcome new members to the congregation. The service will be followed by an ice cream oneg.

Entering the Torah Through the Front Door: Understanding Biblical Grammar Sundays, October 4-November 1 | 7:45-9 pm Rabbi Levy will be exploring how Biblical grammar created the text at the core of Jewish life in this five-class series. An understanding of modern Hebrew is not required. To participate, please purchase The First Hebrew Primer: The Adult Beginner’s Path to Biblical Hebrew, available at Amazon.com and other booksellers. Please RSVP to [email protected].

3Cantor’s NotesIn our shiva minyan prayer books, there is a reading that has always struck me as being particularly poignant. It comes right before the recitation of kaddish. The quote is as follows: “…And in truth, grief is a great teacher when it sends us back to serve and bless the living.”

How many times do we hear about amazing foundations, fundraisers, or the like that arise out of a family’s desire to turn tragedy into something that can help repair the world? We all admire such people who can be so motivated to create a sense of goodness after suffering a devastating loss. We wonder if we would have the strength to do such things.

But is it necessary to transform a tragedy by large with sweeping and dramatic movements in order to create meaning out of our suffering? I’m not so sure.

I strongly believe that each of us has the power to take our life’s experiences and transform them into life’s lessons that we can share with others through our actions and our deeds.

These High Holy Days offer us this opportunity to reflect on our challenges over the past year and give us the opportunity to determine how we may want to face the future. But we are not expected to single-handedly change the world. As is written in Pirkei Avot 2:21 (Ethics of the Fathers), “You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it.” We are expected to help repair the world to the best of our abilities—no more and no less. However small one’s contribution to the value of tikkun olam (repairing the world), it is still a huge contribution that helps build community, mend relationships, and offers the opportunity to participate in a way that is most meaningful and valuable for you. And how can that be something small?

So, let me focus more on how we, here at TBE, find ways to serve and bless the living. Since this is one of the missions of our congregation, there are several ways that we will be increasing our effort toward reaching that goal this year. Avital Ostfield, our Director of Congregational Services, is continuing to revive our Caring Community programs, and working with members of our congregation to find more ways to meet the needs of our congregants. I will be working diligently with the Nachamu Group to train members of our congregation to lead and participate in Shiva services. The power of our community, and something that drew me to TBE, was the way that we actively seek to engage members of our congregation in the act of serving and blessing fellow congregants who may need our support, want to share their joys or sorrows, reach out to those in physical need and perhaps even fulfill other needs that I cannot even yet contemplate.

For many of us, it can be quite uncomfortable to support someone who is mourning the death of a loved one. However, that is one of the several Mitzvot that in Jewish practice is critical to helping create a strong community. Therefore, I will be teaching monthly (or thereabout) Nachamu classes on how to lead a Shiva service and the traditions involved in visiting and supporting mourners. Leading a service does take special skills (but singing isn’t one of them!). You may find this hard to believe but even I needed to learn how to lead such a service. So, I will be teaching and training throughout this year everyone who would like to be there to serve and bless those left behind after the death of a loved one. Everyone is welcome to take the class even if you are not sure that you will be comfortable leading a service. There is much wisdom to be gained from merely learning the Jewish ways of mourning. You can find the schedule of class sessions listed in the Adult Education Brochure.

On this Rosh Hashanah, why not move a little out of your comfort zone and consider getting involved with either Caring Community or Nachamu or even perhaps both? We pray for wisdom, insight, and for a good new year filled with blessings during these Days of Awe. Perhaps we can add to our prayers the courage and strength to be the source of comfort that our TBE family needs today and every day. You’d be surprised how amazing it can feel to move just a little out of your comfort zone and do something new this year that serves and blesses.

Shanah Tovah u’Metukah! Avishay, Yoav, Alon and I wish each and every one of you, our TBE family members, a sweet and joyous, a healthy and happy and deeply meaningful New Year!

Cantor Hayut

Cantor Hayut

Comforting the Mourner: Preparing All Aspects of Leading a Shiva Minyan Thursday, October 1 & 29 | 7-9 pmCalling existing and interested Nachamu group participants for the first two sessions in a series of trainings! One of the greatest mitzvot in Jewish practice is comforting the mourner. Learn from Cantor Hayut the various skills needed to lead a shiva minyan in these 2-hour class sessions. This class will address the specific aspects of the service. Assignments will be made in advance of each session so that this working practice group can hone their skills in front of others before leading a formal service. All participants will receive take home materials for future reference. Contact Cantor Hayut at [email protected] for more information.

4 President’s PostThis has been a busy summer for me as I begin my third and final year as TBE President. Note that the president’s term is now a three-year term. In addition, future presidents will also serve one year as President Elect. These were some of the bylaws changes approved by the congregation at the annual meeting this past June. The position of VP for Fund Development was also approved, and you will be receiving an opportunity to formally approve the candidates for these positions by email. The ability to hold an email vote was also approved in June. Email voting will not, of course, take the place of our annual meeting. Also, any congregant who does not have an email address will be given an opportunity to vote.

The working groups involved with the Genesis relationship have been meeting over this summer. They will be making recommendations to the Genesis Board and to the TBE Board and the STC Vestry by this fall at the latest. I am very pleased to say that the relationship between St. Clare’s and Temple Beth Emeth has improved markedly due to the dedication and efforts of many people from both congregations. There will be a 41st Genesis Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 21st. Please mark this date on your calendars. Lastly, I hope that you are all now aware that Rabbi Levy announced at the annual meeting in June that he will be retiring in the near future. Although he officially gave 18 month’s notice, 18 months puts us at a non-optimal place in the hiring cycle. Rabbi Levy has expressed his preference to retire in 12 months rather than in 24 months. Thus, Joe Pollak, the new VP for Administration, and I have formed a rabbinic search committee and have started the search process. The Strategic Planning Committee is working to solicit input from everyone about their preferences for a new rabbi. Please watch for more information about ways that you can give your input. I plan to send out regular notices of the progress of the rabbinic search committee. Feel free to contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. This will be an eventful year as we honor our much-loved, long-time rabbi and begin our search for a new rabbi.

L’shalom, Susan

Save the Date! Genesis 41st Birthday Celebration

Saturday, November 21 | 4-7 pmCome celebrate with family, food, and friendship.

Susan Gitterman

Mazel Tov to: Rosalie & Ron Koenig on the birth of their grandson, Henry Jacob Koenig McLaughlin, born on June 29 in Ann Arbor. Marylen Oberman on the birth of her grandaughter, Harper Rose Oberman, born to Marylen’s son Jeffrey and his wife Kyla on August 5. Neal and Susan Weinberg on the engagement of their son Steven to Kate Kahn, daughter of Matthew and Sharon Zahn. Susan & Marvin Wagner on the marriage of their son Matthew Steven Wagner to Katie Jane Yamoty on August 15. Terri Ginsburg and Jeffrey Spoon on the marriage of Noah Ginsburg to Eliana Kissner in Berkeley, California on August 16. Lisa & Howie Saulles on the engagement of their daughter Ariel Saulles to Evan Zoldan. Rita Benn & Stephen Lapedis on the birth of their first grandchild Alice Mae Lapedis, born on August 19 to parents Cathryn & Jeremy Lapedis in Boston.Ariel Golubitsky on his Bar Mitzvah, August 21. Danny Williams on his Bar Mitzvah, August 29.Ben Saalberg on his Bar Mitzvah, August 29. Aaron Gankin on his Bar Mitzvah, September 5.Sophia Berry on her Bat Mitzvah, September 5.

Condolences to: Jack Billi on the death of his mother, Marie Billi, on July 8.Deb Schild on the death of her father, Philip David Schild, on July 20.Susan Schreiber on the death of her mother, Frances M. Carrigan, on July 25.Tina Bissell on the death of her mother, Lynn Goldstein, on July 27.

New Members Kyle & Kelly Stone Margaret Schreiber & Dave Sitz

Membership

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SooJi Min

Calling all TBE Members! We need your membership renewals!Membership dues allow TBE to provide a vibrant and caring Jewish community that values engagement, education, music, spiritual life and social opportunities. We are particularly proud of the fact that our religious school programming and musical offerings have been successful at engaging our youth in Jewish life and study, and that many of our teens maintain involvement in temple life through high school and beyond.

Membership NumbersCurrently, we are at 403 renewals out of 620 members. Thanks to all all those who have renewed! More than 80 percent of our annual operating budget comesfrom your membership dues. Click here to renew today.

Additionally: (1) You will need a current pledge and address any arrears in order to receive complimentary High Holy Day tickets.(2) If you order HHD tickets and are NOT in good standing, your tickets will be held by the office or at Pease Auditorium. You will have to renew or address your arrears before tickets are released.(3) No one is ever denied membership due to financial constraints. Please contact SooJi Min or the VP of Finance, Ronnie Shapiro at 995-4282 with any questions regarding your account.

Religious/Hebrew School FamiliesPlease note that in order to complete registration for the fall:1) Your account must be in good standing(2) A 2015-16 membership commitment must be on file. Please visit:http://templebethemeth.org/sites/www.templebethemeth.org/files/Membership%20Renewal%202015-16%20for%20web.pdf. You will then be able to download the membership commitment form.(3) Without a pledge, full tuition will be charged to your account.

Reminder | Electronic Billing Statements Haven’t seen an invoice from TBE in awhile? Be sure to check

your spam folder or contact the office. Statements are emailed each month to the family email on file. Any questions?

Contact Victoria at [email protected] if you have any questions about your billing statements.

Need a notary? Make an appointment at the TBE office!

The TBE staff once again has a notary, Victoria Gross. If you need something notarized, make an appointment with

Victoria at [email protected].

Welcome Back to Sarah Krell We are excited that Sarah Krell, our Clergy & Adminstrative Coordinator has returned from maternity leave.

Stop by and say hello!

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6 Generation to Generation: Our SchoolWhat’s new and what’s experiencing a “comeback” this year?

Save the date! Saturday, September 26, 10 am-Noon, all Saturday morning students in grades PS4-5th grade and their parents are invited to a brand new Sukkot program! Highlights include helping the TBE Brotherhood build the

sukkah, making very innovative sukkah decorations, including some with giant pinecones, Israeli dance, singing, games, Gaga, making and eating an edible Sukkah, shaking the lulav and etrog and more. Everyone should bring a few items of food to donate to the Back Door Food Pantry, as it is a custom to give tzedakah on Sukkot. The morning will conclude with a delicious lunch in the Social Hall. Have a great time with your family, get ready for Sukkot and meet other TBE families!

Jerry Miller PhD, TBE member and psychologist will be facilitating “A Conversation About Raising Jewish Teens” on Sunday, November 8, 6-7:30 pm in the Chapel. Jerry has been leading workshops for parents of teens for a number of years and each time participants come out asking me if we can bring him back again. Parents of younger children can come to talk about the ideas in Blessings of a Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel on Saturday, December 12 from8:30-9:30 am or 10:45-11:45 am. I will be facilitating this discussion about being a more mindful parent and integrating Jewish concepts into how you raise your children. No advance reading necessary.

Sarah Wright is our new Religious School Coordinator. She replaces Tressa Hart who moved to Jackson. Sarah is warm, well-organized and excited about working with students, parents and teachers. Anna Leemon is our new music teacher. Anna is a student at U-M who was a song leader at Camp Newman, a URJ (Reform Movement) camp in California. Anna has a great voice, plays guitar and our kids are going to love singing with her. Anna attended a workshop for music teachers and song leaders this summer called Hava Nashira and learned some great new songs since the workshop features those who are writing and singing Jewish music.

Corinne Stavish, nationally known storyteller, will be telling Jewish stories related to the curriculum to our middle school students in November and stories of Tu B’shevat to our younger students in January. It is remarkable to listen to a storyteller who can engage everyone from preschool students to adults!

We have a new pre-b’nai mitzvah program for 5th grade parents and students during which they get to play kickball with Rabbi Levy and Cantor Hayut and have a unique new start to our b’nai mitzvah program on the first Saturday of Religious School. We want students to have the chance to interact with our clergy in an informal way and for parents to get to know each other, especially parents whose children will be celebrating their b’nai mitzvah together. Rabbi Levy and Cantor Hayut will help students figure out where their portions fit in the Torah and they will form a circle in order of their parts and Rabbi Levy will do a speed version of retelling the Torah! Cantor Hayut will lead parents and students in a short, exciting study session.

The 8th grade trip will once again be to New York City. We are excited about bringing back the trip we ran for 15 years which ties in with the 8th grade curriculum on American Jewish History. We will use money from the Religious Education Fund, as well as a bit of budgeted funds to make the trip affordable for all 8th graders!

I hope everyone did something enjoyable this summer and is refreshed for the upcoming school year. In addition to attending an inspirational workshop on engaging families in Jewish Education led by Harlene Appleman, Head of the Covenant Foundation and Amy Meltzer, an award winning teacher from Massachusettes, I spent time meeting with teachers, looking over curricula and materials and planning some new programs for this year.

I can’t wait to see all of you when school resumes in a few weeks. Come see me or contact me if you have questions or ideas for the program. I really appreciated the feedback in the survey and you will see some of those ideas reflected in the new programs for this year. Wishing you an early Shanah Tovah, Happy New Year,Terri

Pizza in the ParkWednesday, September 2 5:30-7 pm Burns Park ShelterFamilies with children in preschool 4-5th grade are invited to come meet other families with children in the same grades, chat with Rabbi Levy, Cantor Hayut and many TBE teachers. We will have fun games for all, eat dinner and enjoy s’mores and watermelon for dessert! If you would like to attend with your family, please RSVP to Terri Ginsburg at [email protected].

5th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Kickball KickoffSaturday, September 12 | 10 am-NoonA new way to start off the bar/bat mitzvah journeyPlay kickball with the clergy, learn about your Torah portion and where it fits in the Torah Parent/Child short study session and eat lunch!

Shalom Gever (Jewish Martial Arts) DemonstrationSaturday, September 19 | During Religious School Students will work as a class with Rabbi Peter Gluck for half-hour sessions and have a unique new Jewish experience.

Terri Ginsburg

High Holy Days

A Call for VolunteersYour help is needed to make our High Holy Days experience as meaningful as possible. Please consider volunteering to usher or to help with setup and breakdown at one of the services. Volunteering takes no special talent and is a real mitzvah!

In addition to ushering, volunteers are needed to help with setup and breakdown at the following times: Monday, September 14 at Pease after services to help with the breakdown of the stage and putting items into storage Tuesday, September 22 at Pease at 10 am to help with setting up the auditorium for Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur services.

Wednesday, September 23 at Pease after services to help with the breakdown of the stage and loading items onto the truck. Wednesday, September 23 at TBE at 1:45 pm to unload the truck that brings items back from Pease and to help with cleanup after the Break-the-Fast.

For additional information or to sign up as a volunteer, please contact Alex Wood at [email protected]. Alex will contact you and provide final instructions prior to the holidays.

Our annual High Holy Days Guide Packets have been mailed. If you have not received one, please let the TBE office know, 665-4744. There are few ways to order you tickets: On-line: Order Tickets on-line (for members & guests) at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HHD5776TBE. By Mail: Return the salmon-colored form from your High Holy Days packet. By Phone: Call the office at 665-4744.

To get your High Holy Days tickets, you need to make sure you renewed your membership for 2015-16 and address any arrears. If you have any questions, please contact SooJi Min, [email protected] or Victoria Gross, [email protected]. Ticket orders received after Friday, September 4 will need to be picked up at TBE or at will-call at Pease Auditorium before services. AARTY High Holiday Programs: Rosh Hashanah service at 11 am at TBE with brunch following at noon. Yom Kippur Kol Nidre pre-service dinner at 7 pm with 8 pm services following.

High Holy Days Ticket Information

The AARTY Yom Kippur Food and Donation Drive is a vital source of food donations to Food Gatherers during the fall and the major source of financial support to the Back Door Food Pantry (BDFP) from the TBE congregation.

For food donations to Food Gatherers, grocery bags with information will be available for you to take home on Rosh Hashanah. Please fill the bags with the items suggested and bring them directly to the Food Gathers truck at Pease on Kol Nidre and Yom Kippur morning or to the TBE circle drive on Yom Kippur afternoon. Please do not bring the bags into Pease Auditorium.

The BDFP actually purchases most of the food it distributes and spends nearly $3500 each month to provide healthy choices to the 100-145 families that depend on the pantry each week. Working together with Food Gathers, the BDFP is able to stretch each dollar you donate to almost three dollars worth of food. You can also make donations to the BDFP on-line from the TBE website (templebethemeth.org).

AARTY Food Drive

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8 Caring Communitythe kite network Teams Up with Caring CommunityGrief is universal. During our lifetime, most of us experience significant loss— the death of a parent, spouse, partner, child, or other loved one. But many also grieve for losses that are less recognized—the loss of a pregnancy, marriage, job, etc. I was recently honored to become the Executive Director of a growing local nonprofit organization—the kite network—which provides one-to-one peer support to individuals whose lives are darkened by grief, and am pleased to partner with TBE to bring the kite network’s programs and expertise to our congregation.

During this time of the year especially, we often reflect on loss in our lives. The Jewish community is fortunate that grief is recognized as a long and varied process. As anyone who has suffered significant loss knows that when our support community returns to their “normal” lives, those in grief are still adjusting to a new reality. Founded by a local family whose seven year old daughter was killed in a school bus accident, the kite network trains individuals who have been through their own grief journey to support those suffering similar loss. Through friendship and mentorship, the kite network Peer Counselors demonstrate that it is possible to learn to live a full life after loss.

TBE has a wonderful group of individuals dedicated to assisting congregants through the Shiva process. We look forward to bringing the kite network’s peer support program to TBE to extend this grief support, and provide congregants an opportunity to provide a mitzvah by assisting those in need.

There are two ways to become involved:

1) If you have experienced a significant loss and have acclimated to your grief, we invite you to consider becoming a kite network Peer Counselor. A comprehensive training workshop and regular Peer Counselor meetings conducted by a licensed social worker ensure that all Peer Counselors learn about the grief process and are prepared to support others traveling through that journey. Once they complete the training, Peer Counselors may be matched with a client and are expected to meet with the client one hour per week (or as determined by the client/Peer Counselor) for approximately one year.

2) If you or someone you know has suffered a significant loss, please refer them to the kite network to determine whether we can help. The kite network is not a professional counseling or therapy center—any person indicating a need for more comprehensive grief support will be referred to a locally qualified therapist or therapy agency. Through the support of community contributions, all kite network services are offered free of charge.

As we move forward, we would love to see a cadre of TBE members trained to provide peer support to congregants in need. If you are interested in becoming involved and/or to learn more about the kite network, please indicate your interest on the Caring Communities survey, goo.gl/forms/cQDw5vm9cE, or feel free to contact me at the kite network: 975-0238, [email protected], or thekitenetwork.org.

L’Shana Tova, Amy Friedman Milanovich

Caring Community Survey Caring Community is one of the gems of our congregation. In order to serve your existing needs and continue to work on expansion we need your help!

This data collection tool is confidential and integral to our understanding of your needs as a congregation. Please take the 5 minutes it will take to complete this form. The link is live, just click away! goo.gl/forms/cQDw5vm9cE.

Families with Young Children (FYC): Tot Shabbat Service with Cantor HayutFriday, August 21 & 28 and September 4 | 6 pmFridays starting September 11 | 5:45 pm | TBE Sanctuary6:15 pm Dinner for Tot Shabbat | 6:45 pm Shira Service | 7:15 Popsicle OnegStarting September 11, Tot Shabbat is starting at 5:45 pm, 15 minutes earlier than before. Families with children ages 0-5 years, come sing all of your favorite

songs with Cantor Hayut! 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.

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Yom Kippur Preparation Discussion GroupMonday, September 14 | 7 pm | TBE ChapelTuesday, September 15 | 12:30 pm | TBE Chapel In preparation for Yom Kippur, everyone is invited to join a discussion of The Book of Jonah. Through Jonah we delve deeply into issues of faith, forgiveness, repentance, and divine purpose. The Rabbis through the ages considered the Book of Jonah to be of such great spiritual importance that they chose to read it aloud in the synagogue on Yom Kippur afternoon. Two identical study and discussion sessions on September 14 and 15 will be offered. The discussions will explore the origins and the meaning of the Jonah story and other modern moral dilemmas. For more information, contact Richard Greene, [email protected].

Adult Hebrew ClassesWeek of October 12 through Week of January 20Beth Israel Congregation & Temple Beth EmethThere are three tracks of Hebrew with classes at several levels, including a beginner’s mini-session. Cost is $180 for BIC and TBE members, $200 for non-members, and $50 for full-time college students. For more information, email [email protected].

Spirituality Book Club2nd Tuesdays starting October 13 | 7:30-8:30 pm or2nd Thursdays starting October 8 | Noon-1 pmJoin Cantor Emerita Annie Rose as she leads a journey through this year’s books over 8 months. Please sign up for the book club by emailing Annie Rose at [email protected] or drop in to any of the meetings. View the full brochure at www.templebethemeth.org.

Memoir Reading & Memoir Writing Series Sunday Afternoons with Memoir Writers October 11, November 15, December 13 & January 10 | 4:30-6 pmHear 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! (More information on page 19.) Monday Evening Memoir Writing Workshops October 19, November 16, November 30, December 7 & January 4 | 7-9 pmRead 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 with TBE Librarian Clare Kinberg. (More information on page 19.)

Sukkat Shalom | The Peaceful Shelter of Shabbat Elementary Shabbat Services with Rabbi LevySeptember 4*, 11, 18 & 25 | 5:45 pm | TBE ChapelWhat 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. Held parallel to Tot Shabbat, this will be a quieter moment for our children in grades K-3. Please note that the September 4 service will be held at 6 pm and the new, earlier time of 5:45 pm will go into effect beginning Septemer 11.

Birthday of the World | Rosh Hashanah CelebrationMonday, September 14 | 4:30-5:30 pmRosh Hashanah is sometimes referred to as the birthday of the world and who doesn’t like a party? This pre-reader service, celebrates the Birthday of the World (including birthday cake)! No tickets are required.

Twenties and Thirties (TNT) GroupAre you in your 20s or 30s? Join our TNT group for a monthly rotating activity! For more

information find us on Facebook (TNT @ TBE) and/or email [email protected].

Learnings & Teachings

10 B’nai MitzvahPlease Celebrate our B’nai Mitzvah With Us!

Saturday mornings at the 10 am service.

Friday, August 21 | Ariel GolubitskyHi. My name is Ariel Golubitsky. I’m going to be in eighth class at Hasharon Middle School. My parents are named Maxim and Riki and I have a sister named Nataly. My hobbies are playing the piano and swimming. I like to play soccer and basketball.

Saturday, August 29 | Danny WilliamsHi. My name is Danny Williams. I’m going into eighth grade at Forsyth Middle school. I live in Ann Arbor with my parents Jason and Stacy and I have a sister named Lindsey. I have five fish. My interests are cooking, golf and rock climbing. I am working on a mitzvah project to give people nonperishables in a bag that says “Someone Cares.”

Saturday, September 5 | Aaron GankinHi. My name is Aaron Elkon Gankin. I am going to be in eighth grade at Forsythe Middle School. I love my family: mom Maria, dad Leo and two sisters, Saritа and Bella Pearl. I love to travel with them. My interests are music, science and many others. In 7th grade I’ve got first place in Forsythe Sciense Fair. I play three instruments: guitar, piano and cello. I love to compose music. I also have hobbies like Legos, poetry and coins collecting. I play in Forsythe Symphony Orchestra and I play tennis for Liberty Athletic youth team. I have many interests, but my biggest passion is reading. Since my family spent 70 years in a country where religion was oppressed, I’m going to be the first Bar Mitzvah in my family for almost 100 years.

Saturday, September 5 | Sophia Berry Hi. I’m Sophia Berry and I’m going into 8th grade at Greenhills School. My favorite classes are English, French, and science. I play field hockey and softball for my school. I also enjoy singing and playing guitar. I am an only child and have two dogs, Annie and Melody. I am very excited to become a bat mitzvah.

Saturday, August 29 | Ben SaalbergHello, my name is Ben Saalberg. This coming fall I will be attending Forsythe Middle School for eighth grade. I live with my mom, Sandra, and dad, Bill. Along with my brother (17) and sister (15), Sam and Katie. I play lacrosse and soccer through many different clinics and/or programs. For my Mitzvah project, on separate occasions, I helped feed the homeless through different organizations.

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Joy Wolfe EnsorMember-at-LargeI grew up in New York City, moved to Ann Arbor for graduate school, and to my happy surprise, have lived here ever since. My husband Doug and I joined the temple in 1988, and our two daughters Sarah and Hannah grew up in the congregation. I

have been involved for many years in Generations After and Nachamu; more recently I have joined the Genesis renewal project, and am currently participating in the Equity Committee and the Policy and Procedures Committee. By day I am a clinical psychologist in private practice. I am happy to be joining the Board as a member-at-large.

Yuni AaronMember-at-LargeAs a member of TBE since 2006, along with my husband, Richard and children, Noah,19 and Sofi e,17, I am honored to be serving on the board as the Member at Large. I will be continuing my duties as the V.P. of Fundraising for Sisterhood

and as the Saturday volunteer coordinator for the Community Kitchen at Delonis Center. I am an architect and, for the past several years, have found my expression of art through sculpture as part of the West Huron Sculptor Studio. I enjoy traveling, hiking, cooking, and volunteering at Mott’s Children’s Hospital with my toy poodle, Bailey.

Bonnie KeenTreasurerMy husband, Jim, and I have been members of TBE for more than 15 years. This is my second term on the board, and I have been active on both the Religious Education and Membership Committees. Jim and I have two children, Gabbi and Molly,

who both attended Religious and Hebrew school at TBE. I have recently been treasurer for the Pioneer Theater Guild Booster Club as well as the Friends of the Pioneer Choirs. I am looking forward to serving as the treasurer of the TBE Board.

Richard CorsonMember-at-LargeRichard and his wife Diane Greenley, a speech pathologist, moved to Ann Arbor a year ago and live on the west side. They have two children; Madeline, a costumer in Brooklyn, NY, who recently graduated from the

School of the Art Institute of Chicago, and Ben, a junior in the College of Engineering, Univ. of Michigan. Richard is the Director of the East Michigan U.S. Export Assistance Center, U.S. Dept. of Commerce. He and his staff help companies export products and services around the world. Richard earned his BA from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he was born and raised, an MA from the Elliott School of International Aff airs, George Washington Univ., and a JD from Washburn University.

Jodi WalloMember-at-LargeJodi Wallo’s claim to fame is that she and TBE share the same day, date and year of birth! Both of her parents were instrumental in starting and developing the temple in their respective heydays. Her late mother Linda Shain gave

much of her life to the temple as well. It is an honor and a privilege to follow in her family’s footsteps, serving on the Board since January of 2015, and being involved with the Genesis discussions as well.

Steve LonnMember-at-LargeSteve Lonn and his wife Jackie began attending Tot Shabbat at TBE in 2010 with their eldest son Ryan (age 7) and have continued with the addition of their youngest son, Brandon (now age 3). Originally from Seattle, Steve received a BA

in Psychology & Religious Studies from University of California, Santa Barbara, where he was the President of Hillel his Senior year. Following a year working as a Jewish Service Corps Fellow in Florida, he came to Michigan and ultimately received his PhD in Learning Technologies from UM, where he is now a staff member. Steve is thrilled to be a new member of the TBE board.

David LewisMember-at-LargeDavid Lewis has been a TBE member since 2005, when he and his family moved from California to Michigan, and Genesis President for the 2012-2013 term. David is married to Sonya Lewis (daughter of Julie and Louis Nagel), and

has two daughters, Sarah and Rachel. David is an architect, practicing here in Ann Arbor at his fi rm, Lewis Greenspoon Architects, which designs both residential and commercial projects.

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

September 20156 pm Madrichim Workshop 7:30 pm Kol Halev

Sukkot Begins at Sundown10:30 am SRHD Welcoming Potluck Brunch (off-site) 12:30 pm Kever Avot Service at Arborcrest6 pm Adult Sukkot Program & Dinner

Labor Day TBE Office Closed

7:30 pm Kol Halev 4 pm Shalom Gever 6 pm Teacher Orientation 7:30 pm Pulpit Committee Mtg.

1 pm Mahj (off-site) 4 pm Shalom Gever

Erev Rosh Hashanah8 pm Congregational Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU

TBE Office Closed9 am Family Service @ Pease 11 am AARTY Service & Brunch at TBE (Gr. 9-12) 11 am Traditional Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU 1:45 pm Tashlich Service, Riverside Park, Ypsilanti 4:30 pm “Birthday of the World” Service at TBE 7 pm Yom Kippur Preparation Discussion Group

6:30 Yoga Drop-In Evening Session

5 pm Shir Chadash 6 pm Religious School 6 pm Confirmation Class with Parents 6:15 pm Kol Halev

Yom Kippur TBE Office Closed9 am Family Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU 11 am Traditional Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU 2:30 pm Torah Study at TBE 3:30 pm Yom Kippur Afternoon Service 4 pm Shalom Gever 5:30 pm Yizkor/Neilah Service 7 pm Break-the-Fast

4:15 pm Hebrew School 4:30 pm Shalom Gever 7 pm Social Action Committee Mtg.

Kol Nidre7 pm AARTY Pre-Service Dessert Reception at TBE 8 pm Congregational Service at Pease Auditorium, EMU

TBE Office Closed 4 pm Shalom Gever 4:15 pm Hebrew School

Noon SRHD Lunch @ Paesano’s6:30 pm Yoga Drop-In Evening Session

1 1 pm Mahj (off-site)4 pm Shalom Gever 5:30 pm Pizza in the Park 7:30 pm TBE Board Mtg.

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Adult Hebrew Classes................................................................Starting October 12Spirituality Book Club...............................................................Starting October 8Memoir Reading & Memoir Writing Series...........................Starting October 11Washtenaw/Ann Arbor Crop Walk..........................................................October 11

AARTY....Ann Arbor Temple YouthBRHD .... BrotherhoodSRHD.....SisterhoodSAC ........ Social Action Committee

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8:50 am Torah Study with Rabbi 10 am B’nai Mitzvah: Aaron Gankin & Sophia Berry 8 pm Study Session, Havdalah and S’lichot Service

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8:50 am Torah Study with Rabbi 10 am Chapel Service 10 am Sukkot Family Program

5:45 pm Tot Shabbat 6:15 pm Tot Shabbat Dinner 6:45 pm Shira 7:30 pm Shabbat Service | Board Installation and Birthday & Anniversary Celebration

8:30 am Shalom Gever 8:30 am Religious School8:30 am Coffee Hour 8:30 am New Parent Orientation 8:50 am Torah Study 10 am Chapel Service 10:45 am Religious School 10:45 am Coffee Hour 10:45 am New Parent Orientation

5:45 pm Tot Shabbat 6:15 pm Tot Shabbat Dinner 6:45 pm Shira 7:30 pm Shabbat Service

Noon Adult Yoga1:15 pm Meditation Sit3:30 pm Faith & Food Garden4 pm Back Door Food Pantry 7:30 pm Kol Halev

8:30 am Religious School 8:30 am Brotherhood New Member Brunch 8:50 am Torah Study with Rabbi 10 am Chapel Service 10 am 5th Grade B’nai Mitzvah Kickball Kickoff 10:45 am Religious School 11 am Madrichim Training 1:30 pm Sisterhood Challah Braiding Workshop

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Noon Adult Yoga 1:15 pm Meditation Sit3:30 pm Faith &Food Garden 4 pm Back Door Food Pantry 7:30 pm Kol Halev 7:30 pm Sisterhood Board Mtg. 7:30 pm Membership Committee Mtg.

Noon Adult Yoga1:15 pm Meditation Sit3:30 pm Faith & Food Garden4 pm Back Door Food Pantry

14 Social Action“Charity begins at home, and justice begins next door.”–Charles DickensIn preparation for the SAC retreat held June 7th, our past year’s listing of programs, collaborations and activities of our SAC filled an entire page and numbered 22. Members of our SAC engaged in another 11 advocacy programs and other forms of support. Despite these numbers it can seem like we do not get the opportunity to do enough. There is always more to do. We are fortunate to live in a community that has many resources. Our community members have the passion and energy and heart to put our love for one another into action.

How far do we have to go to prove this point? In the boundaries of Washtenaw County alone we have over 400 non-profits. We could visit one agency every day of the year, and not see all of them. Many of our TBE members are involved in one manner or another, many are founders or co-founders, many work as professionals within their walls. Many give their time, money, volunteer or promote these organizations by word of mouth.

This past year, and moving forward into our second year of our 3 year theme of focusing on vulnerable populations and relationships, our SAC decided to highlight some of these groups, either through continued support, collaboration, or learning about new ones. Hand in Hand Schools in Israel, Ozone House, homelessness, fair trade chocolate, inter-congregational food justice efforts, Zeitouna women, and others that we are starting to connect with, along with those we have limited knowledge of.

Sunday, October 25, from 1-4 pm, together with St. Clare’s, we will be touring a group of local non-profits who serve vulnerable populations. Please save the date and more information will follow. September 1-November 1 we are raising funds to furnish 2 of 76 new apartments for formerly homeless individuals through the Ann Arbor Housing Commission’s Community Support Drive “Lift Our Neighbors.” Our goal is to furnish 2 apartments at the cost of $2255 per unit together with Saint Clare’s. November 23-30 we are hosting the annual Rotating Shelter for the 6th year in a row, which requires support of 100 volunteers to provide transportation, food, socializing and evening and overnight coverage.

Starting in October, we are adding another meeting to our calendar that will be used for discussion, learning and planning for current and potentially new topics of interest. Some that have been proposed include food justice and fair trade, economic and labor justice, mental health disparities, racial injustice, and gun control. These meetings will not be a formal committee meeting but open to all who are interested in proposing topics or working on something time-limited. These meetings will be held on Sundays every other month from 11 am-1 pm in SAC members’ homes.

Finally, thanks to everyone for your support. So many of you volunteer your time to our efforts, donate items or food or funds, participate in our events, or simply tell us you appreciate our efforts. We are most grateful to all of you. To a healthy, happy and justice-filled New Year for all! Shoshana Mandel Warner Alpha House Needs You Monday, September 7-Sunday, September 13 TBE and St. Clare’s will be co-hosting at Alpha House. Sign up now and volunteer to prepare a child-friendly dinner for 25 people during the week, prepare breakfast or lunch on the weekends, serve and clean up after the meal, supervise children in the large playroom, or spend the night in your own room. Alpha House is a temporary shelter for homeless families in Washtenaw County. Trained staff provide various support services and most residents successfully depart for permanent housing. 90% of families are still in their home one year after Alpha House. Join us in this very worthwhile effort! Contact Helena Robinovitz at 475-775 or [email protected].

Gimme ShelterSaturday, September 19 | 6-9:30 pmU of M North Campus Research ComplexCome enjoy a dinner catered by Mélange, silent auction, and wine pool in support of the Interfaith Hospitality Network’s Alpha House. There will be two tables labeled “TBE Members” at the event so congregants can sit together. If you have any questions, please contact Helena Robinovitz at 475-775 or [email protected].

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

15Social ActionBack Door Food PantryThe Back Door Food Pantry was extremely pleased to receive a 2015/2016 Carrot Credit Grant from Food Gatherers of $38,000, which will cover nearly half of our annual expenses! We continue to be dependent on members of our sponsoring congregations and community friends for raising the remaining funds. Please contribute whatever you can to help us purchase the food we need to continue serving 100 to 125 patron families each week. BDFP also needs donations of dental products, soap and shampoo as well as

cans of plain tomatoes, bagged beans (except pintos), condiments and non-dairy beverages. Volunteers are needed on Mondays, now at 1 pm, and Thursdays, 3-5 pm and 5-7:30 pm. Contact [email protected] if you would like to volunteer.

Washtenaw/Ann Arbor Crop Walk Sunday, October 11 | Registration at 1 pm | Walk at 2 pm | Rudolf Steiner High SchoolJoin the ICPJ and members of TBE for this 5k and 2k walk to end hunger in Washtenaw County and around the world.

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 Thanksgiving Week in our building. 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 at 10 pm. It takes a lot of volunteers to make this happen. Please check your schedule and see what you can do. Signing up online is very easy and you will get reminders too. Website will be live very soon. More information come in upcoming bulletins. To volunteer or get more information, please contact Miriam Shaw for TBE at [email protected] or 996-8106.

Keshet Ann Arbor | Enrollment is Open A Hebrew Language Program for High School StudentsLearn Hebrew from University of Michigan lecturers in a fun and relaxed small-group environment. High school credit satisfying foreign language requirements is available. For information, registration or to visit and see what it’s about, please contact Avram at [email protected] or 680-6882.

Partners in Care Concierge Volunteers NeededPiCC volunteers accompany clients to medical appointments, provide support for the client, take notes and record instructions from the medical professional, and help client and medical professional communicate more effectively. Volunteers must participate in JFS’ three hour PiCC Partner training before embarking on any appointments with clients, have daytime availability, commit to PiCC for a minimum

of 9 months, have excellent communication skills, be highly organized and be comfortable in a medical office. Contact Leah Zaas at [email protected] to learn more or sign up.

In the Community

Summer Services - Thank YouEvery year, lay leaders from our congregation step forward to lead services and music at our summer services. The Pulpit Committee would like to thank the following congregants who led services and/or led music this past summer: Laura Wallace, Alex Wood, Robin Little, Rod Little, Roger Stutesman, Susan Gitterman, Dave Gitterman, Deb Katz, Jenny Young, Marty Ludington, Carol Milstein, Ketl Freedman-Doan, Anya Freedman-Doan, Ted Lawrence, and Wendy Lawrence.

Temple Beth Emeth is also indebted to the following congregants who hosted onegs this past summer: Bobbi Heilveil, Ronnie Shapiro, Helena Robinovitz, Marianne Aaron, Leonore Gerstein, Jo Ellin Gutterman, Annette Fisch, Alex Wood, Marty Ludington, and Peter Freedman-Doan.

Todah rabah! Alex Wood, VP Religious Practices

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 [email protected]

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:

PresidentGeorge Brieloff [email protected]

TreasurerMarty Ludington [email protected] Vice President, Religious ProgrammingRoger Stutesman [email protected]

Vice President Larry Yonovitz [email protected]

Website tbebrotherhood.weebly.com/

By the time you receive this article, summer will be on its way out, kids will have returned to school, the football season will have begun, my Detroit Tigers will either be back in the race or they will be preparing for the off season, and we will be preparing for the High Holidays.

This past year was wonderful. I would like to thank all those that attended an event—or all our events. Since attendance was great for all our 2014-2015 events, it is apparent that we are hitting the mark on programming. Highlights of Brotherhood programming from 2014-2015:

• Latke Dinner: We had a little over 200 attendees who consumed approximately 800 latkes, 250 hot dogs, five gallons of applesauce, five gallons of pickles, and two gallons of sour cream.

• Blood Drive: A total of 26 people gave 23 pints of blood which was outstanding considering there was a snow storm on the day of the blood drive.

• Men’s Seder: This year Brotherhood was host to attendees from four local congregations (Beth Israel Congregation (Ann Arbor), Kol Ami (West Bloomfield), Shaarey Zedek (Southfield), and TBE). This year, thanks to Rabbi Levy, we used a new Baseball Haggadah which attendees thoroughly enjoyed.

• Collaboration with Congregation Beth Israel’s Men’s Club: Last fall, Brotherhood reached out to the men of Beth Israel to see if they were interested in doing some joint programming. As a result, Beth Israel joined TBE Brotherhood for dinners, they attended our Men’s Seder, and we facilitated a joint congregational picnic between the two congregations. The picnic was held at Ann Arbor’s Southeast Park on June 28. There were approximately 120 attendees. By all accounts, everyone had a wonderful time and asked if this will become an annual event. (Yes, it will.)

• Toledo Mud Hens: We had thirty attendees who had a catered dinner at the ballpark and attended a great baseball game, and for those that stayed we saw some wonderful fireworks.

We had a banner 2014-2015 year and we’re looking forward to the upcoming year. The following are highlights of our programming for the fall:

September Member Brunch @ TBE | Saturday, September 12 | 8:30-10 am | Services | 10am-NoonIf you are a paid Brotherhood member or interested in joining, please attend and schmooze with the guys. Please RSVP to George Brieloff at [email protected]. Sukkah Set-Up @ TBE | Saturday, September 26 | 10-11:30 am Brotherhood is teaming up with the Religious School to set up the Sukkah. Please join us for set up, which is always fun, and there will be food and refreshments. Sukkot Service & Dinner/Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Monday, September 28 | 6-8 pm This is an annual event for the men of Brotherhood. Please RSVP to George Brieloff at [email protected].

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From the President’s Desk I am very excited to be Sisterhood President this year. Sisterhood has always been my connection to TBE. As a young mother many years ago it helped me to find my place at Temple and the greater Jewish community, it also provided me with friendships that have lasted over 30 years with women of many ages and walks of life. One of the best things about Sisterhood is that there is something for everyone.

Locally we support many Temple projects with fundraising, as well as lending a hand where needed. There are programs that support many interests from cooking, mahjong and knitting to Bible study and spirituality. We also have opportunities for those who are interested in more widespread endeavors as we join with WRJ women from around the county to work on national and international projects. Sisterhood offers something for everyone!

This year we have many programs planned and several are highlighted here. In September we will be learning how to braid challah at the Holiday Challah Workshop, catching up with and meeting new people at our Opening Brunch and cooking for Break the Fast. November brings our Chanukah Bazaar and Trinkets and Treasures shopping opportunities. December will show all our members how much we appreciate them with our annual DAMES Dinner. In January we have a Sisterhood Shabbat and Tu B’Shevat Social Action Program. Our calendar is not complete so we are open to new ideas and would love to hear from you. I look forward to meeting all of our new members and catching up with all our continuing members this year. Please feel free to contact me just to say hi, with ideas or concerns or if you just need a ride to an event, [email protected] or 973-2592.

Noreen DeYoung

From the Programming Vice President Holiday Challah Baking Workshop Saturday, September 12 | 1:30-4 pm | TBELead by Sisterhood bakers, participants will make round sweet challahs for their dinner the next night as well as learning to braid others that are used throughout the year. Cost for this challah workshop is $10 and you will take some bread home with you. TContact Bobbi Heilveil, 994-4261 or [email protected].

From the Membership Vice President Sisterhood Welcoming Potluck Brunch Sunday, September 27 | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Nancy Szabo’s Home Join the women of TBE Sisterhood at this annual event at the home of Nancy Szabo, 340 Rock Creek Drive, Ann Arbor. This is an opportunity to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Come and see what Sisterhood is planning this year. We look forward to having you there. Bring a friend (or two)! To ensure a variety of dishes, please bring according to last names: A-H, Main Dishes; I-R, Desserts; S-Z Salads. Please RSVP by Monday, September 21 to Harriet Charson at 528-1061 or [email protected]. Need a ride? We will find someone for you to ride with, just contact Harriet Charson (contact info above).

PresidentNoreen DeYoung

VP AdministrationBobbi Heilveil

VP MembershipHarriet Charson

VP ProgrammingCarol Milstein

VP Fundraising &Social ActionYuni Aaron

TreasurerStephanie Newell

Recording SecretaryTina Bissell

Websitewww.tbesisterhood.org

Questions? Harriet Charson, [email protected].

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 (basic membership level) or make an additional donation by paying $54 or $72 (support at this level lets Sisterhood provide more to the community) to:

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18 More BrotherhoodOctoberSukkah Tear-Down @ TBE | Sunday, October 4 | 4-5 pmWe’re looking for assistance in taking down the Sukkah. To assist, please contact George Brieloff, [email protected]. Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Mondays, October 12 & 26 | 7:30-9 pm Guy’s Night Out - Dinner @ Palm Palace | Thursday, October 29 | 6-7:30 pmJoin us for a guy’s night out. No agenda other than good food, good company, and plenty of laughs. Please RSVP to George Brieloff at [email protected].

November Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Mondays, November 9 & 23 | 7:30-9 pm Brotherhood Shabbat Service @ TBE | Friday, November 20 | 7:30-9 pmThis is an annual event for Brotherhood that gets men together to facilitate a Shabbat service. We’re looking for participants to assist with all parts of the service. To assist in the Service, please contact Larry Yonovitz, [email protected].

December Latke Making @ TBE | Tuesday, December 1 | 9 am-5 pmWe are getting together for part of a day to make around 1000 latkes. Please join the guys for a fun-filled and productive day. Please contact George Brieloff at [email protected] to volunteer. Latke Dinner Day | Friday, December 11We’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 Latke Dinner. If you can assist with any or all parts of the dinner, please contact George Brieloff at [email protected]. Men’s Torah Study @ TBE | Mondays, December 14 & 28 | 7:30-9 pmGuys Night Out - Dinner @ Gourmet Garden | Thursday, December 17 | 6-7:30 pmJoin us for a guy’s night out - good food, good company, and plenty of laughs. Please RSVP to George Brieloff at [email protected]. During the next couple of weeks, all the men of TBE will receive an email requesting a continuation of support for TBE Brotherhood. If you have already renewed your membership for the upcoming year, thank you so much for your support. If you have not yet renewed your membership, please join us.

Last but not least, I’d like to thank the current board members of Brotherhood. Without their dedication, support, and love for Brotherhood, we would not be in the position we are in. I’d like to thank Larry Yonovitz, Marty Ludington, Marv Wagner, Ralph Katz, Jan Warner, Bill Parkus, and Bennett Stark for all they do.

George Brieloff

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 _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Donor’s Name__________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Donating to TBE

19Books & MoreAs part of the Memoir Reading and Writing Series offered in the library this fall, participants will be asked to read and lead a short discussion on a memoir. I hope each of us will read at least one of these books, all available in the library. I’ve chosen memoirs new in our library and written by Jews from many global locations. Not too many focused on Israel, the Holocaust, or by famous people. If you have other favorite memoirs that fit this criteria, let me know so I can order them for the library. Also, I hope many of you will read the books by our guest speakers, listed below.

Monday Evening Memoir Writing Workshops October 19, November 16, 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

[email protected]. 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.

TBE Memoir Series BibliographyOut of Egypt : a memoir, by André Aciman (1996).Roommates : my grandfather’s story, by Max Apple (1994).Whatever is contained must be released : my Jewish orthodox girlhood, my life as a feminist artist, by Helène Aylon (2012).Half the house : my life in and out of Jerusalem, by Rachel Berghash (2011).Houses of study : a Jewish woman among books, by Ilana M. Blumberg (2007).The girl from Human Street : ghosts of memory in a Jewish family, by Roger Cohen (2015).Burnt bread & chutney : growing up between cultures : a memoir of an Indian Jewish girl, by Carmit Delman (2002).Wedding song : memoirs of an Iranian Jewish woman, by Farideh Goldin (2003).The principles of uncertainty, by Maira Kalman (2007).We were so beloved : autobiography of a German Jewish community, by Gloria DeVidas Kirchheimer and Manfred Kirchheimer (1997). The pawnbroker’s daughter : a memoir, by Maxine Kumin (2015).The man in the white sharkskin suit : my family’s exodus from Old Cairo to the New World, by Lucette Lagnado (2007).The color of water : a Black man’s tribute to his white mother, by James McBride (1996).No ordinary days : a jouney of activism, globe-trotting and unexpected pleasures, by Susan Sygall with Ken Spillman (2015).Surprisingly happy : an atypical religious memoir, by Sheila Peltz Weinberg (2010).

Memoir Reading & Memoir Writing Series 5776

Sunday Afternoons with Memoir Writers October 11, 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!

Letters to My Grandchildren, Marianne Aaron

Never Be Afraid, Ken Wachsberger

Walking Made My Path, Judith Elkin

Through Brooklyn Eyes, Martin Stolzenberg

Clare Kinberg

1) What volunteer activities are you involved in at TBE?Social Action steering Committee and SAC, Sisterhood, Alpha House, Mitzvah Day, TBE choir, Back Door Food Pantry and co-coordinator of the Rotating Shelter with a co-coordinator from St. Clare’s. Together with St. Clare’s, TBE is part of a winter homeless sheltering program sponsored by the Washtenaw Shelter Association. We house 25 carefully selected homeless men overnight the week of Thanksgiving. Many volunteer opportunities are available, including overnight hosts, drivers, meal providers and socializers. Look for publicity in TBE media. In addition, I coordinate the R&R Group (the over 50 social group).

2) What do you do with your time when you are not volunteering at TBE?I volunteer with other groups: Chapel Condominium Board member, Food Gatherers warehouse volunteer, volunteer at OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute). Then there is Sisterhood mah jongg every week, exercise at the county recreation center every morning, gardening in the summer and fl ying to LA several times a year to be with my one-year-old granddaughter. I love to travel and take a major trip every other year. This year’s trip is to Spain. Olé!

3) When did you become a member of TBE?1969

4) What was your fi rst TBE volunteer activity?Joining the fi rst TBE Sisterhood. I don’t remember my fi rst job but early on I was treasurer for what seems like eternity!

5) Who encouraged you to start volunteering?It’s my nature. I don’t wait to be asked but if asked, I usually respond.

6) What do you like the most about volunteering at TBE?The temple is a wonderfully warm and welcoming place. There’s nothing like knowing you’re doing good work while making friends and feeling a strong sense of commitment and involvement. Join me sometime!

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, [email protected], for more details about the Youth Engagement Committee. For volunteer activities with other TBE committees and groups, contact the TBE offi ce and SooJi or Avital will help you to get in touch with the right people.

Miriam Shaw

Volunteer Spotlight

Shalom Gever | Peaceful Warrior Martial ArtsMondays | 4:30-9 pmWednesdays | 4:15–7:30 pmSeptember 2, 7, 9, 16, 21, 23, 28 & 30Register 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, [email protected], for more registration information.

Yoga Drop-In Sessions with ShlomitTuesday evenings, September 15 & 29 | 6:30-7:30 pmThursday afternoons, September 10, 17 & 24 | Noon-1:15 pmBefore the October package begins, join in for drop-in classes to try it out! Cost is $15/session. The classes are located at TBE on the lower level in rooms 9 and 10. Set an intention based on the weekly Torah portion and work on your strength all at the same time! BYOM (Bring Your Own Mat).

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Donations

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Break-the-Fast Wednesday, September 23 | 7 pm | TBE Social HallEnd the Holy Days with your congregational family! The annual Temple Beth Emeth Break The Fast, sponsored by Sisterhood, will take place in the Social Hall immediately after Havdalah. Enjoy a light meal of juice, egg and tuna salad, creamed herring, bagels and spreads, fresh veggies, hummus, as well as wonderful homemade kugels and baked goods and coffee/tea. Plan to join us for a quick snack or light dinner, whichever fits into your schedule.

Come to Lunch Tuesday, September 29 | Noon | Paesano’s Our very successful midweek lunch program will continue this year. It is scheduled for a different weekday each month at selected restaurants with convenient parking nearby. Join us this month for lunch at Paesano’s! Contact Susan Harris at 668-7864 or [email protected] to reserve a space.

Call for Break-the-Fast Donations and Volunteers

We need donations of homemade kugels and coffee cakes to make our evening special as well

as women to work during the afternoon with Emily Wachsberger as she coordinates the food

that day. Please contact Bobbi Heilveil at 994-4261 or [email protected] if you can bake

or help to set up.

More Sisterhood

From the Gift Shop ChairVisit TBE’s Gift Shop, run by Sisterhood, for all of your Judaic needs. In addition to holiday items and Jewish cookbooks the gift shop stocks everyday needs including Shabbat and memorial candles, cards, mezuzot and kippot. Fall hours are Wednesdays, 4:30–6 pm, Fridays, 6:30-7:30 pm, and Sundays, 5:30-7 pm or by appointment at your convenience. Contact Amy Paberz at 668-6842 or [email protected].

Back Door Food PantryIn honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah, from Laurel Gutterman.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah and Gary Charson’s 70th Birthday, from Mike and June Ennis.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah and the 70th birthday of Gary Charson, from Eva Taylor.In memory of Deb Schild’s father, from Laurel Gutterman.In honor of the 70th Birthday of our friend Stu Simon, from Fran & Jack Weinstein.

Building FundIn honor of Stu Simon’s special birthday, from Miriam Shaw.

Cantor’s Discretionary FundAnonymousWith thanks for our Simcha & Shiva, from David Nacht & Alytia Levendosky.In honor of Ida Melnick, mother of Jan Sockness, from Mark & Jan Sockness.In honor of Gary Charson’s 70th birthday and Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah, from Carol & Steve Dworkin.In loving memory of Sylvia Cotzin at the time of her yahrzeit, from Alan & Bette Cotzin.In honor of Cantor Regina Hayut, from Terri & Jason Brodkey.In memory of Marie Billi, from Alan & Bette Cotzin.In honor of Harriet’s Bat Mitzvah and Gary’s 70th Birthday, from Gary & Harriet Charson.

Caring Community FundIn honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah & Gary Charson’s 70th Birthday, from Judy Spellman.In memory of Sam Taylor, from Harvey and Deborah Juster.

General FundIn memory of Stew Robinovitz, from Ronnie Shapiro.In memory of Sam Simon at his yahrzeit, from Paul & Fredda Unangst.In honor of Harriet’s Bat Mitzvah and Gary’s 70th birthday, from Lillian & Bob Kaufman.In memory of Stewart Robinovitz, from Brian Chodoroff and Patricia Benson.In memory of our dear cousin, Stewart Robinovitz, from Lila & Paul Grossman.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah. Congratulations on your honor! What is your next endeavor? From John & Michael Schlesinger.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah and Gary Charson’s 70th birthday, from Ronnie Shapiro.In honor of Harriet & Gary Charson, from Howard & Lisa Schwartz.In memory of Stewart Robinovitz, from Sheryl Fagin.In memory of Stewart Robinovitz, form Kirk & Edith Myers.In memory of Stewart Robinovitz, from Arthur Stoll.Congratulations to Alex Wood on her engagement, from Helena Robinovitz.In memory of Stew Robinovitz, from Phillip & Judy Radant.In honor of Howard Rothstein’s yahrzeit, from Jeff & Karen Rothstein.In memory of Philip Schild, father of Deb Schild, from Brian Chodoroff & Patty Benson.In memory of Philip Schild, father of Deb Schild, from Ronnie Shapiro. In memory of Philip Schild, father of Deb Schild, from Stephanie Newell. In memory of Marie Billi, Jack Billi’s mother, from Todd Morgan & Wendy Lawrence.

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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 DonationsGeneral Fund (continued)In memory of Marie Billi, Jack Billi’s mother, from Ron & Barbara Hirschl.In honor of David Karnovsky’s yahrzeit, from Yury & Dora Karnovsky.In honor of Lena Zlotnik’s yahrzeit, from Yury & Dora Karnovsky. In honor of Frida Karnovsky’s yahrzeit, from Yury & Dora Karnovsky.In memory of Stewart Robinovitz, from David & Bobbi Heilveil.In memory of Betty Braver, Deb Schild’s sister, from David & Bobbi Heilveil.In celebration of Jo Ellin Gutterman and Rabbi Levy’s daughter Zoe’s engagement, from David & Bobbi Heilveil.In celebration of Alex Wood and Jeremy Seaver’s engagement, from David & Bobbi Heilveil.In memory of Betty Braver and Philip Schild, sister and father of Deb Schild, from Eva Taylor.

Genesis Landscape Fund In memory of Ruth Moscow’s mother, Rona Moscow, on her yahrzeit, from Robert Cohen & Ruth Moscow-Cohen.

Melvin & Lois Levy EndowmentIn appreciation of Steve Levy for so lovingly being my uncle and father figure, from Chelise Jordan.In honor of Lois Levy’s birthday, from Andrea & Steven Levy.

Music FundWith thanks to Regina, accompanists, and everyone else who made it a delightful evening, from Eleyne Levitt and Marvin Brandwin.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah, from Annette Fisch.In memory of Betty Batya Braver, sister of Deb Schild, from Annette Fisch.In memory of Marie Billi, mother of Jack Billi, from Benedette Palazzola.In memory of Marie Billi, mother of Jack Billi. May her memory always be a blessing, from Jerry & Emily Miller.In honor of June and Rick Swartz, from Robin & Rod Little.In memory of Marie Billi, Jack Billi’s mother, from Rod & Robin Little.In memory of Jack Billi’s mother, Marie Billi, from Roger & Linda Grekin.In memory of Marie Billi, Jack Billi’s mother, from Edward Stein & Pat McCune.In memory of Marie Billi, mother of Jack Billi, from David & Susan Gitterman.In memory of Marie Billi, from Julie & Charles Ellis.In memory of Marie Billi, from Ellen and Jeoffrey Stross.In memory of Jack Billi’s mother, from Ronnie Shapiro. In memory of Jack Billi’s mother, from Marianne & Ron Aaron.In memory of Betty Batya Braver and Philip Schild, sister and father of Deb Schild, from Ron and Marianne Aaron.

Music & Spirituality EndowmentAnonymousIn loving memory of Marie Billi, mother of Jack Billi/Sheryl Hirsch and grandmother of Allison and Andrew Billi, from Richard & June Swartz.In memory of Rosalie Koenig’s mother, Joy Newman, from Richard & June Swartz. Mazel Tov to Rosalie and Ron Koenig on becoming grandparents to Henry Jacob Koenig McLaughlin, from Richard and June Swartz.In honor of Roger and Linda Grekin’s 50th anniversary, from Richard & June Swartz.In memory of Marie Billi, mother of Jack Billi, from Edward & Mona Goldman.In appreciation of Roger and Linda Grekin’s anniversary, from Edward & Mona Goldman.In appreciation of Richard Swartz and June Swartz’s birthday, from Edward & Mona Goldman.

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundWith thanks for our Simcha & Shiva, from David Nacht & Alytia Levendosky.In appreciation of Rabbi Levy for officiating at the memorial service for my mother, from Jerry & Emily Miller.Gift of Chai in honor of Harriet’s Bat Mitzvah and Gary’s 70th birthday, Ron & Florence Shepps.In honor of Harriet Charson’s Bat Mitzvah & Gary Charson’s birthday, from Sally Lieberfeld.In memory of John Waidley, from Laurence & Grace Boxer.In honor of Ted & Wendy Lawrence on occasion of their 40th year anniversary, and Ted being appointed the new director of University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, from Laurence and Grace Boxer.In honor of Harriet & Gary Charson, from Robert & Joan Ravin.Congratulations to Rabbi and Jo Ellin on Zoe’s engagement, from Helena Robinovitz.In honor of Rabbi Levy, from Terri & Jason Brodkey.In honor of Harriet’s Bat Mitzvah and Gary’s 70th birthday, from Gary & Harriet Charson.

Religious Education FundGregg & Carrie HammermanIn honor of Michael & Elizabeth Fried’s 50th anniversary, from Ellen Offen.In honor of our daughters, from Robert Cohen & Ruth Moscow-Cohen.

Ronnie Simon Professional Development FundIn honor of Stu Simon’s birthday, from Ronnie Shapiro.In honor of Stu Simon’s birthday, from Eva Taylor.

Social Action FundIn memory of Stew Robinovitz, from Carol & Steve Dworkin.In memory of Stew Robinovitz, from Charles & Irene Butter.In memory of Stew Robinovitz, who with Helena, have been an inspiration of strength and positivity in adversity, from Eleyne Levitt & Marvin Brandwin.In loving memory of Stewart Robinovitz, from Deborah, Harvey, and Sarah Juster.

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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.

September 4 & 5Geraldyn ‘Gerry’ BelzerSamuel BirnbaumMadeline BoyeJ. BrinkmanMark BrowerFlora CooperwasserMills DarnellGladys EstensonIrving FrankNathan GleiberMiriam Goldsmith CotzinGenia HurwitzBud JaffeeBeatrice KirschblatSophie LevittMelvin LevyFrank LindnerHilde LindnerHarry LitowBenjamin MeltzerRichard ModellMaxene MollenMary NagelSteven OserIra SchoHerman SolomonElizabeth TroegerLouise WeintraubIliaz Zekic

September 11 & 12Robin AdlerSeymour AxelroodAudrey BelitskyZelda BermanMary CasselSarah CookRaymond DeYoungDavid GrossmanYetta JacobowitzMarion KouffmanLois MillnerLouis NagelEdith NagelbergMunjou NagelbergHarry NewmanLeonard OmennPhyllis RavinsCharles SaullesNaomi SchechterRose SchecterAgnes ScottRuth SiegelMaurice SingerTom SternHelen Walter

September 18 & 19Rosalind BeckerSherman BeckerIsrael BrunsteinThomas CassidyIsidore ChomskySimone EldenAllan FreundIrene FreundCharles GershMorris GlickmanEdward GourdjiVida GraysonRobert GreenspanAnna GrunnerHenry IglewiczKenneth JarvisDonna Kay JohnsonBernadyne KasikHenry KoenigMichael KramerMyron KulwinLiza MalkinaTeri MartinFrancis McGlannanRose MichaelsHarry MoisesSylvia NaimanFrieda OffenSamuel OffenMax PearBessie RudnickPaul SaffranHerman SallMichael SchubringEdith SchwartzAnn Key SpierSamuel SunshineRalph TunbaBessie Warner

September 25 & 26Avram AdlerChava AdlerMeyer AdlerDvorah AdlerHersh AdlerMoishe AdlerThe Adler FamilySolomon AxelrodRuth BereshBessie BermanNick BubashShannon CareyRoy CrothersMinnie FrankJulianna GardosRobert GutfreundMorris GuttermanRuth HandwergerFrederick HorowitzRose KornbergHy KorobkinRhoda LiebermanGerald ManuelHarry MatlinHarry McCune, IIIRuth MyersEdna NewlandSylvia SchildReva ShapinAbraham ShulevitzErich UhlmannSheldon VanekMarks WeinbergLyn YarowsMarcia YoungHans Zucker

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

VP for AdministrationJoe Pollak

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 David Lewis Steve LonnDeb Schild Jodi WalloMartha Weintraub

Bulletin Editor & DesignAlyssa Wealty

Shanah Tovah!

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