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"MESSAGE OF HOPE"MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI

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TEMPLE KOL A MI: I T ’ S W HERE W E DO JE WISH FEBRUARY 2020 | SHEVAT–ADAR 5780

Rabbi Jeremy Schneider, RJE Ext. 203 [email protected]

Emily Kaye Cantorial Soloist Ext. 205 [email protected]

Nancy Drapin Executive Director Ext. 200 [email protected]

Carly Kastner Director of Youth Engagement Ext. 209 [email protected]

Nancy Lad Director of Finance Ext. 206 [email protected]

Danny Fedo Marketing & Communications Ext. 207 [email protected]

Bree Butler Administrative Assistant Ext. 202 [email protected]

Early Childhood Center 480.951.5825

Debbie Glassman ECC Director Ext. 204 [email protected]

Alison Garshick ECC Assistant Director Ext. 201 [email protected]

Emeritus Clergy

Rabbi B. Charles Herring Rabbi Emeritus

Raina Sinclair Cantorial Soloist Emeritus

MISSION STATEMENT

VISION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Temple Kol Ami is a warm and friendly Reform Congregation. Our Mission is to improve and inspire the lives of all generations through “Doing Jewish.” We provide opportunities to experience the spirituality and vitality of Judaism. Through innovative education and worship we instill core Jewish values that bring us all to a better world.

We accomplish our mission through inspiring services and experiential programs, community service (tikkun olam), and deep appreciation for tradition.We offer unique experiences:

• Participatory Shabbat services that engage all segments of our community• Creative and experiential educational programs for children and adults• Meaningful social action that helps our broader community• B’nai Mitzvah preparation and services that are tailored to each child

Russ Palay, PresidentCourtney Beyer, Vice PresidentGary Goldberg, TreasurerSteve Cohen, Secretary & Immediate Past President

Michael BlaireJosh CohenFred FingerhutFred GoldensonStephanie Heymann

Larry HirschAmy HummellPete KubitzRoger LurieAnat Schure

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(480) 951-9660 templekolami.org

SAVE THE DATE

THE TKA GALA APRIL 4, 2020

BLOOD DRIVEFEBRUARY 9, 2020

Do a mitzvah -- give blood! The blood mobile will be in the Temple Kol Ami parking lot from 8:00AM–1:00PM.

Contact Susan Guzman for details:[email protected] / 480-998-1054


Star Wars: A True Message of Hope in Our Lives Jeremy Schneider

Rabbi

MESSAGE FROM THE RABBI3

The Star Wars Saga is (apparently) complete. Over winter break, most of us watched the final epi-

sode and, like everything in life, we all disagree if it was the perfect ending. But, I believe I am not the only person who has been fascinated and inspired by the themes and ideas of the Star Wars saga over the last 40 years. Who can resist a movie about the conflict be-tween good and evil; about conquering the dark side that exists in each one of us, so that we can become a force for goodness in the world? A movie about hope -- hope that even in moments of utter despair we can call upon a Power in the Universe to help us overcome the obstacles in our way, and ultimate-ly triumph over injustices, difficulties, and predicaments.

Did you know that a lot of the themes in the world of Star Wars are very much Jewish and can, in fact, continue to ins-pire each of us in our own Jewish lives?

On the High Holy Days we call God "Our Father and King." Is God really our Father? Is God a King sitting on a throne? No. Yet how many of us have that image in our minds when we say these words? We ask God to inscribe us in “The Book of Life.” Is there really such a book? Does God have a pen? No. But, all over the place in our prayers are images that are not what we would really think of as "totally accurate" descriptions of God or what God does.

So, why not think of God as The Force? Is it accurate? No. In the movies it is not clear whether the Force is a Being at all. Perhaps the Force is just some energy that can be tapped by Jedi Knights or Dark Lords -- the bad guys. But the image has an advantage over Father and King -- the Force has no shape or form. It is mysterious. It is everywhe-re all at once. These are things we DO believe about God.

The Jedi Knights were masters of an ancient tradition that was taught by master to disciple. This tradition helped the Jedi to connect with the Force. It also guided their actions and their daily life. They sought Truth and Justice. They sought to do good, to aid the oppressed. We even see them medi-tating, which was their way of commu-ning with the Force.

Well, the Rabbis of our Tradition are also masters of an ancient tradition -- the Torah, and the Halachah, which literally means "the way" (i.e. the Way of Life for a Jew). This tradition is taught from master to pupil and helps us to connect with God. It also guides our actions and our daily lives. We seek truth and justice. We seek to do good in the world. We call it "tikkun olam" -- repairing the world. Doing Jewish. And we are commanded by God to comfort the distressed, to come to the aid of those in need. Our Tradition, our Halacha, Our Way teaches us.

Our sages tell us that the whole world rests on three things: On the study of Torah (our ancient wisdom), on the worship of God (our communing with the ultimate Force of the Universe), and on Gemilut Hassadim (doing goodness, justice and righteousness in the world). That could almost be the Jedi creed.

And what do we make of the “dark side of the Force” in the Star Wars movie? In Rabbinic language, it is best under- stood as our Yetzer Hara -- our Evil Inclination which can be found in all of us. According to our Rabbis, we all have a desire to do good (a yetzer hatov) and a desire to do evil (a yetzer hara). Subduing our less worthy impulses so that we may follow our good instincts is called -- in our tradition -- doing Teshuvah: Repentance.

So, too, in Star Wars, Luke Skywalker tries endlessly to bring his own father,

Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader, who had unfortunately slipped into the Dark Side of the Force, back to the Good side -- the yetzer hatov. In the end, he succeeds. His father repents -- he does teshuvah. And so, the title of the movie in Hebrew is "Teshuvat HaYedi" -- “The Return of the Jedi.” The title refers to the return of Anakin Skywalker to the good side.

The only reason we Jews have survi-ved all these hundreds and thousands of years is because we have studied our Torah -- our way of life -- and have been faithful to it. We have adapted it to changes in society, yes; but, we have never ceased to revere its truths and to strive to live by its standards. Our challenge today is not an Evil Empire. Our challenge is rather Too Kind an Empire, if such is possible. We may have finally been accepted in the outside world and we have found all kinds of exciting attractions and distractions which fill our days and lives. We have little time or energy to become Jedi Masters of Judaism.

I hope the Star Wars movies remind us of our own ancient tradition, about the need to study it and cherish it. I hope we can be motivated by a message of hope, giving us a sense of mission and purpose in preserving our established heritage and passing it on to the next generation of Luke Skywalkers. We won’t all become Jedi Masters, but we can drink the wisdom from the Masters’ cups and be inspired by their way of life to find meaning in our own.

May the Force Be With You.


4 Love

Nancy DrapinExecutive Director

BEHIND THE SCENES

My mother was a first-generation American Jew. My grandparents were very religious, and the

American custom of celebrating Valentine’s Day was certainly not part of our Orthodox background. However, my mother, a kindergarten teacher (she had her own school for many years before becoming a part of the NYC system), knew that customs and culture defined America. Each year, right before Feb. 14, our house was filled with handmade heart-shaped cards and little bags of candy for her students. She believed that showing love came in different ways for different people. The contemporary version of Valen-tine’s Day doesn’t seem overtly reli-gious. However, the holidays’ name, St. Valentine’s Day, implies that it has Christian roots. The holiday was instituted by Pope Gelasius I in 496 C.E. to commemorate the martyrdom of a saint called Valentine; but, the stories associated with this saint have proven to be those of legends, writ-ten during the 6th and 7th centuries rather than historical in nature. These Christian roots have been questioned by scholars as well as the Catholic Church, which has removed Valen- tine’s Day from the church calendar.

There are a number of special rulings or responses on whether or not to per-mit Jewish celebration of non-Jewish rituals. With regard to Valentine’s Day, I respectfully leave the interpre-tations to the rabbis. As always, more contemporary interpretations permit it. In any case, I do know that a special day set aside to express love -- and to offer gifts as a symbol of those feel- ings -- is certainly in line with Jewish tradition and values.

Alan Morinis, founder and Dean of the Mussar Institute (for more informa-tion: www.musarinstitute.org), defines love as the knitting together of souls.

The late Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler, a master of Mussar (a Jewish spiritual practice to foster growth in charac-ter and actions), asked, “Do we give to the people we love, or do we love the people to whom we give?” He answered, ”We usually think that it is love which causes giving because we observe that a person showers gifts and favors on the person he loves. But, there is another side -- a person comes to love the person to whom he gives." He believed that to foster love, you need to be generous. “That which a person gives to another is never lost,” he said. “It is an extension of his own being.”

So, it appears that the more generous we are, the more we will cultivate the relationships that foster love. Texas-born country music singer Johnny Lee made the charts in 1980 with a song called “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places.” That song was about romantic love, the kind that is reflected in the stories of fairy god-mothers and in romance novels. The kind that is supposedly found with a swipe of a finger on a matchmaking app.

But, the kind of love that may last longer is the kind that allows us to tell hard truths, that expresses re-gret, that asks for help and provides it, that shares our hurt and joy, that reaches out to people we don’t know

well. This is the kind of love that trans-forms who we are, and often opens doors to knowing who we really want to be. It is a world of understanding and encouragement, something that transcends ego and allows us to connect with each other.

One of the fundamental values of Jewish life is the giving of gemilut hasadim, “the giving of loving-kindness.” Gemilut hasadim is a mitzvah that an individual completes without the anticipation of receiving something in return. There is no fixed measure of gemilut hasadim, which is one reason why rabbinic teachers arti-culate the importance of doing it all the time. Some examples of gemilut hasadim include clothing the naked, feeding the hungry, burying the dead, and visiting the sick. This love can be expressed through kindness, respect, compassion, and empathy.

In the coming months and years, Temple Kol Ami will continue to share our love with our community. There will be various drives for food and gifts for those less fortunate, as well as new and traditional opportunities to help our own members and mem-bers in the greater multifaith community. If you have ideas to spread the love, please let us know.

As a community, and as individuals, we have the opportunity to celebrate Feb. 14 every day. A thank you card, a wish that expresses caring, or a smile for a stranger can happen every day. There is no doubt that we have a difficult year ahead of us -- politically, environmentally , perhaps personally, and more. Let’s put the emphasis on being a loving person and giving gemilut hasadim to those around us.

And now you know why there is always chocolate in the bowl on my desk!

In the coming months

and years, Temple Kol

Ami will continue to

share our love with

our community.


5 UNDER THE RED TENT

Beth Feldman (925) 997-5269 [email protected]

Under the Red Tent is Temple Kol Ami’s intergenerational women’s group which we hope will inspire new friendships, connection, self-development and learning. Chaired by Beth Feldman along with your help, our women’s group will ignite your passion to make positive contributions to yourself and the world. Feel free to contact Beth to discover more.

VISIT AND LEARN ABOUT THE ISLAMIC CENTER OF THE NORTHEAST VALLEYDATE: Sunday, February 23, 2020 TIME: 12:30–1:45pm Lunch | 2:00–3:30pm Program (free) PLACE: Scottsdale Islamic Center

Have you ever wondered what is inside a mosque? Scottsdale’s Islamic Center of the Northeast Valley ( located at 12125 E. Via Linda Ave, Scottsdale) is a magnificent building and one of the Valley’s homes to those of Islamic faith. Azra Hussain, President and Co-founder of the Islamic Speaker’s Bureau of Arizona, will meet us to provide a tour of the building and answer your questions about Muslim culture and religion. You will meet some other members of the mosque and enjoy light refreshments with them at the end of the tour.

The group will meet for an optional lunch before the tour (everyone pays for their own choice of food and beverage) at Spinato’s Pizzeria (Anacala Village Shopping Center, 11108 N. Frank Lloyd Wight Blvd) and we will drive together to the Islamic Center for the program.

Questions? Please contact Beth Feldman RSVP: Bree Butler at [email protected]

MAH JONGGDATE: Every Wednesday TIME: 6:30–8:30pm PLACE: TKA COST: FREE (with the exception of purchasing 2020 MJL playing cards)

Join a friendly and social group with participants at all-levels of skill, including beginning players! Never played but interested in learning? Instruction will be given by TKA Member Beth Weinstein.

Questions? Contact Beth Weinstein ([email protected] / 480-837-1041) or Beth Feldman ([email protected])RSVP: Bree Butler at [email protected]

PRIME TIMERS

Lisa Elbogen (602) 214-5450 [email protected]

NEWGROUP!

Are you between the ages of 45–65?

Are you looking to be more socially involved at TKA? Come, join our newest group—the Prime Timers!

Questions? Contact Lisa Elbogen for more information.


6 Come Together with theMusic of the Beatles

Emily KayeCantorial Soloist

MONTHLY MELODY

On February 27th we will officially start practi-cing for our multifaith Beatles Shabbat pro-gram, starting with our very first choir rehearsal!

I am so excited to bring this program to TKA and to watch people make new relationships with each other through music and song.

The Beatles' music is so unique, as it transcends generations with its iconic tunes and lyrics. I would imagine this to be true, since the Beatles have sold well over 2 billion albums.

This is going to be a unique program that I hope will encourage people to get out of their comfort zones and be a part of something inspiring. I’ve had so many people tell me they don’t have a good voice, however, I encourage everyone who loves to sing to be a part of this event. The goal is to meet people from other faiths, get to know them, and create new relationships with people you wouldn’t normally encounter. What better way to do that than to sing together!

You do not need to know how to read Hebrew OR music to be in this fun choir. In fact, none of the Beatles could read music. They could play the guitar, piano, and drums, and could write lyrics (well, maybe not Ringo), but they never learned to read music. So if they can do it, so can YOU! Rehear-sals will be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00–8:30 p.m. in the TKA Sanctuary, starting Thursday, February 27th.

Please contact me for more information on joining. In the meantime, here are some fun facts about the Beatles.

In 1964, the Beatles held 12 positions on the Bill-board Hot 100 singles chart, including the top 5. No one has ever beaten this record.

The Beatles are the only band to twice knock one of their own songs off the top of the chart.

The Beatles have spent 175 weeks at number one on the charts.

“Yesterday” by the Beatles has been covered over 1,600 times. It has been covered by Elvis, Boyz II Men, Frank Sinatra, Gladys Knight, James Brown, and many others. The group’s original title for this song was actually “Scrambled Eggs.”

The Beatles songs “Love Me Do,” “Eight Days a Week,” “Yesterday,” “Penny Lane,” “Something/Come Toge-ther,” “Let It Be,” and “The Long and Winding Road” all reached number one in the U.S. but not in the U.K.

“From Me to You,” “Eleanor Rigby/Yellow Submarine,” “Lady Madonna,” and “The Ballad of John and Yoko” all reached number one in the U.K. but not in the U.S.

You are invited to join our new choir and sing in a new, vibrant, community-wide multifaith program!

"Beatles Shabbat: With a Little Help from Our Friends," is open to anyone 16 years or older. Your commitment includes 11 evening rehearsals (1 ½ hrs each, starting Feb. 2020) and 1 dress rehearsal. Spread the word and contact Cantorial Soloist Emily Kaye to become a part of our Beatles Shabbat and Choir. This program is supported in part by the Jewish Federation of Greater Phoenix.

SINGING WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS

Emily Kaye (480) 951-9660 [email protected]


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BAT MITZVAH

R I L E Y C O H E N

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Eliza Jay Hauer is the daughter of Jon and Maggie Hauer. She has two siblings, Chloe (10), and Jasper (6). She is a 7th grader at Desert Shadows Middle School, where it is her mission to get straight A’s for the entire year so that she can have a hamster as a new pet. And so far, it looks like that is going to happen!

Eliza loves rescue animals, especially her two dogs, Java and Buster. For her mitzvah project, Eliza raised money for animal shelters around the Valley, baked treats for shelter pups and cats, and made toys for the rescue animals. Eliza's other passions include reading, playing ukulele, painting, baking, riding her bike, swimming, and dancing.

E L I Z A H A U E R

F E B R U A R Y 1 5

R I L E Y R E N D E L M A N

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Riley Cohen, daughter of Danielle and Joshua, and sister to Taylor, Makayla, and Cassidy, is looking forward to becoming a Bat Mitzvah on February 8th.

Riley is a 7th grader at Desert Shadows Middle School. She is a diligent student, talented artist, creative engineer, and all-around great person! She is a caring friend, sister, cousin, niece, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, and daughter. Riley is excited to continue her Jewish studies at TKA and, in the future, in Israel.

Riley Rendelman is the daughter of Sharon and Michael Rendelman. She is the youngest of four siblings: Lainey Rendelman, Erik Rendelman, and Kelsey Evans (Michael). Her grandparents are Sheila and Alan Roth of Scottsdale.

Riley is a 6th grader at Cicero Preparatory Academy, and is a member of the Cicero Woman’s Choir, their prestigious Honors Choir, and the Middle School Volleyball team. Riley is a gifted writer, and loves to sing, read, and play volleyball. She spends summer at Friendly Pines Camp where she enjoys archery, vaulting (gymnastics on a horse), and video-graphy. Riley’s favorite subject in school is History; ever since she saw the musical Hamilton, she has been specifically interested in the early history of the United States.

Riley loves musical theater and is planning a trip to NYC next fall to see Broadway productions in celebration of her 13th birthday and Bat Mitzvah. Riley’s three cats, Otto, Claw, and Wendy, fill her heart with joy -- their antics are the topics of many stories and conversations. Riley is excited to celebrate her Bat Mitzvah with the entire Temple Kol Ami Community, her friends, and her loving family.

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8 BUSINESS CONNECT

Nikki Bernstein (480) 403-1899

NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 @ 5:00pm

Our group is growing! We bring Temple professionals together to do business and give back to the Temple in return for the opportunity of working b’yachad (together). Our new business directory has over 61 TKA Member listings!

REMODELING THE HOME? SHOPPING FOR JEWELRY? NEED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES?THERE IS PROBABLY A TKA MEMBER-OWNED BUSINESS THAT CAN HELP YOU WITH YOUR NEEEDS.

CHECK OUT OUR BUSINESS DIRECTORY TODAY AT:

templekolami.org/business

Chad Okun (602) 405-7007

Kol Ami’s Boomers community is an active, creative, and exciting crowd of members (ages 55+) who enjoy a wide variety of activities together. The TKA Boomers group is your one-stop destination for social, recreational, life-long learning, and ritual programs and events. We encourage members to create, lead, volunteer, get involved and make new connections. If you have an idea for a fun-filled outing, opportunity for socializing, trip, class or social action experience, please contact Maralyn Hauer.

TKA BOOMERS

Maralyn Hauer (520) 991-6424 [email protected]

CONTACTBARBARA & STAN [email protected]

Have rollicking fun and be as competitive as you’d like! We will meet for a potluck and then informally split into small groups to play board games, cards, charades, etc. Just relax and enjoy your Boomers buddies!

RSVP: Barbara and Stan Horowitz

GAME NIGHT AT TKATHURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6 | 6:30pm

CONTACTBREE [email protected]

Did you ever wonder who packs, tapes, and ships the myriad Amazon boxes that land on your doorstep? Go behind the scenes with our group tour of the Phoenix Amazon Fulfill-ment Center. Discover the robotic process of sorting and shipping -- managed by humans. You must RSVP to attend this tour!

RSVP/DETAILS: Bree Butler

AMAZON FULFILLMENT CENTER TOURTHURSDAY, MARCH 5 | 1:00pm

CONTACTSUSAN [email protected]

Brad Zimmerman’s hilarious and inspiring story about the grit & passion it takes to “make it” as an artist & the sweet rewards that come from never giving up! If you were willing to wait tables for 29 years to pursue your dream, then “My Son The Waiter” will give meaning to your life! Optional lunch before the show.

RSVP BY MARCH 2: Susan Guzman

MY SON THE WAITERSUNDAY, MARCH 29 | 2:00pm | HERBERGER THEATER


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SCHMOOZE WITH THE RABBI

BreeButler (480) 951-9660 [email protected]

Wednesdays at TKASchmooze with the Rabbi is a weekly meeting where we lunch, learn, and shmooze with Rabbi Schneider about current events and Jewish topics. Bring your lunch and join us at 12:00pm.

*Second Wednesdays feature a storytelling experience and discussion.

NOSH & KNOW

Saturday Mornings @ 9:00am FEBRUARY 1, 15, 29 MARCH 7, 21 APRIL 4, 18 MAY 2, 16

Carol Zonis (480) 220-4033 [email protected]

NOSH& KNOW

Be smarter at the end of the day than you were at the start of the day.One of the things that makes TKA special is its emphasis on community and relationship building. "Nosh and Know” is a series of opportunities to come together, discuss ideas with the rabbi, interact with members, share a few bites and sips, and maybe join others for a light dinner following the program.

Join us at 6:00pm on the following dates for the 2019/2020 season:February 20; April 23

TORAH TALK

The Torah is the essential backbone of "Doing Jewish." But what does it say? What does it mean? How do we learn from it? These are the same questions our ancestors have contemplated for generations. Glean deeper meaning and understanding from the scrolls that serve as the basis of our religion, traditions, and culture; join Rabbi Schneider and lay leaders every other Saturday morning in an exploration of the words, phrases, concepts, and beliefs of our tradition.

No prior Torah study experience or Hebrew skills are needed. All adults are welcome.Questions? Please contact Rabbi Schneider at [email protected]


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Thank you!TEMPLE KOL AMI REFRESH PROJECT

Your generous giving has facilitated the construction of our beautiful, modernized classrooms! Thank you for helping our community build a wonderful environment where children and adults will learn the values of "Doing Jewish" for many years to come!

Anonymous Michael & Dorothy Blaire In memory of Janet Rottenberg In memory of Sybil Berkowitz

Josh & Paige CohenGary & Karen Goldberg

Nestor & Susan Guzman Dale & Annie Reeves

Mark Stein In memory of Cliff Petrovsky

Terri Weisz

ClassroomSponsors


BrickSponsors

Anonymous in honor of Joe and Batya Ref

Phil & Hannah Adelman Michael & Leslye Alexander Mike & Nichole Arko David & Nikki Bernstein Norm Capin Roger & Vicki Cohen Steve & Arline Cohen Josh & Paige Cohen Fred & Susi Fingerhut Ted & Beverly Frumkin Steve & Debbie Glassman Michael Goldman Patrick & Addie Hagerdon

in memory of Alli Hagerdon Steve Heintz & Shannon Cronn Jaburg & Wilk Foundation Carl & Pete Kubitz Roger & Barbara Lurie

Roger & Barbara Lurie in honor of Richard Lurie

Nayankumar & Jennifer Ranchhod Nancy Drapin-Reichlyn & Stewart Reichlyn Ken & Joanne Reiss Jeremy & Rachel Schneider Adam & Anat Schure David & Leslie Silverman Josh & Jen Sosnow Mark & Lolita Spiro Mark & Lolita Spiro

in honor of Raina & Bill Sinclair Mark & Lolita Spiro

in honor of Phil & Hannah Adelman Stephen & Renay Weiner Ralph & Beth Weinstein Laura Ziff Laura Ziff

in honor of our Teachers

General DonationsEthan & Michelle Abrams Rick & Mindy Argovitz Michael & Karen Aurit Steve Bans & Allison Rogers Bev Basalla Jerry & Carol Benkel Marc & Courtney Beyer Jerry & Robyn Bien-Willner Jake & Kayla Blackman Martin Blume Burt & Denise Bragin Mark & Cindy Brauner

in memory of Dorothy Goodman, Grandmother of Jennifer Brauner and Great-Grandmother of Stella Brauner

Larry & Carol Brecker Paul & Wendy Breslau Marna Broida Martin & Terry Brown

in memory of Herbert Benotovich Kristina & Ben Brown Bree Butler

in memory of Dave Butlerin memory of Melanie Butler-Post

Kyle Clayton & Shane Gore Josh & Danielle Cohen Charlie & Sheryl Cresswell Scott Martin & Nikki DeLeon Martin Alex & Anna Devyatov George & Paula Eckstein

Ann Edelstein Craig & Pamela Eisenberg Andy & Jamie Enzweiler Danny Fedo Irving & Arlene Feldman Andrea & Jordan Fillers Jordan & Leslie Forman Nathan Frumkin & Hillary Bocash Brian & Nicole Garber Michael & Glenna Gibbons Susan Gildar

in honor of Leila David & Joanna Goldenberg Fred & Sandy Goldenson Rich & Trish Goldsand Patti & Irwin Grossman Derek & Lindsay Hampshire Michael & Maralyn Hauer

in memory of Sol Hauerin memory of Trudy Hauer in memory of Jeanette Bernstein

Eric & JoAnn Hertzfeld Tyler & Stephanie Heymann Sylvia Horwitz Brian & Amy Hummell Michael Jacobson & Mara Linder Steve Kallmeyer & Essi Vulli Zachary Wiss & Emily Kaye Harvey & Julia Kaye Jon & Dana Kichen

Stacy Klibanoff Deborah Kurland

in honor of the Kurland Family Mark & Pat Landay

in memory of Sylvia Rosenzweig Lenny Landsbaum & Donna Moog Robert & Adriane Leavitt Lisa Leebove Joshua & Jessica Lentz

in memory of Gloria Stein Lynn Levin Bernie Levine Jim & Denise Lieberthal Perky Linder John & Felice Loleit Arlene Lurie Stan & Rhea Marx Dorie Miller Bruce & Emily Miller

in honor of Dr. Alan Singer Warren & Joan Neiman Chad & Michelle Okun

in honor of Arin & Ena FingerIn honor of Michael & Karen Aurit

Abe & Esther Orlick in memory of Mollie Orlick In memory of Jacob Orlick

Harvey Ost Joseph Raynak & Joan LazarJoe & Batya Ref

Judy & Mitch Reichman Jay Riseman Chris & Jen Rogers Jeffrey & Ganine Rosenbloom Arthur & Jane Rosenbloom Mel & Barbara Rothman Stuart & Sue Rutkin Dave & Ryan Meredith Harlan & Robin Schneider Robert & Diane Schure Jordan Shack & Cindy Penka-Shack Ryan & Valerie Shannon Sandy & Karen Shapiro Jim & Sally Shoffer Ellen Silverman Daniel & Patti Singer Lisa Sinuk Arlen & Marcia Solochek Lee & Randie Stein Mark & Ronda StiekmanDaniel & Elana Storch

in honor of Debbie & Alison and the ECC Staff

Howard Teitelbaum Phillip & Luanne Williams Tennille Williams Ron & Marla Yablon


12 Planting Knowledge

Debbie GlassmanEarly Childhood Center Director

MESSAGE FROM THE ECC

We will be celebrating Tu B’Shevat together in a few weeks. The ECC students always enjoy planting flowers in our beautiful courtyard,

and they taste a variety of delicious dried fruit that comes from trees to celebrate this special holiday. Our Science teacher, Betsy Herman, teaches the children in her classroom to appreciate nature from a very young age, and she will plant the flowers with each classroom in honor or Tu B’Shevat. The Early Childhood Center is a place children grow and flourish, just as trees do when they are loved and cared for. Our extraordinary ECC teachers plant the seeds of knowledge every day.

Quite a few years ago I made a bookmark for my staff with the following quotation:

Teachers plant the seeds of knowledge…that’s for sure, carefully tending to our children as they grow and mature,

You share important lessons, and so much more… believing any idea will grow when cared for. You recognize uniqueness and originality,

respecting creative thinking and individuality. By example you teach -- your actions inspire.

You support them as they reach for their dreams… higher and higher!

Your encouragement has helped them to grow. Your enthusiasm fuels their desire to learn and to know.

Your patience and thoughtfulness show us you care, like the stars, we can depend on you to always be there.

Planting knowledge is a precious gift that sets teachers apart.

-Author Unknown

We are so fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of nature at Temple Kol Ami! When opening the outside gate each morning, one of the first things I notice are the magnificent trees. I often admire the grounds at TKA and take regular walks around the temple. Tu B’Shevat is a time to appreciate trees, life, and the people we love. I wish you all a very happy holiday!

L’Shalom,

Debbie GlassmanEarly Childhood Director


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artwork by S arah S chneider

3'S CLASS

created with love in one of our beautiful new classrooms!

TEMPLE KOL AMI'S GOT TALENT: THE PURIM SHOW

Monday, March 9

Save the Date


It's Family Retreat Time!

Carly KastnerYouth Engagement Director

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I’m thrilled to be leading yet another fun family experience; this year in Tucson, Arizona! TKA is heading to the

Triangle Y Ranch for a weekend of family fun (February 21–23, 2020). This is one of my favorite experiences with our TKA families because we get a chance to unwind, eat meals together, and participate in fun activities away from our phones and televisions. This is such a great bonding experience for me, Rabbi Schneider, Emily, and the families who participate. I truly hope you’ll join us this year! Spaces are limited and on a first come, first served basis, so contact the TKA Office ASAP to see if there are any spaces left for camp!

JERSEY DAY!

On Sunday, February 2nd we invite our religious school students and teachers to represent their favorite sports team by wearing a jersey to school!

10:30am Riley Cohen becomes a Bat Mitzvah

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F E B R U A R Y Y O U T H & F A M I L Y E V E N T S

8:00am–1:00pm Blood Drive

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4:30pm Eliza Hauer becomes a Bat Mitzvah

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NO SCHOOL President’s Day weekend

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TKA FAMILY RETREAT tinyurl.com/tkafamilyretreat

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TKA Office and ECC ClosedFEB.

174:45pm KATY Hillel Shabbat RSVP at tinyurl.com/tkakaty

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76:00pm iGen: Suicide Warning Signs igenparenting.com/education-series

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9:00am–12:00pmK-8 Religious School JERSEY DAY

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10:30am Riley Rendelman becomes a Bat Mitzvah

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9:00am-12:00pmK-8 Religious School

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15 TEMPLE YOUTHKATY

2019–2020 KATY TEEN LEADERSHIP

It was impossible to anticipate just how much my connection to Judaism would change just by going to my first KATY event as a Freshman. Through attending multiple KATY (Temple Kol Ami's Youth Group) events and form-ing meaningful relationships with other Jewish teenagers, I was able to discover NFTY; a movement that would allow me to have even more valuable experiences and enhance my interest in social justice. In October of 2018, I attended my first NFTY event, Fall Kallah, and I remember how frightened I was, having few friendships besides those formed in KATY. By the end of Fall Kallah, despite the fact the event was only two days, I had made new friends and learned through programming the importance of my Jewish identity, helping me realize the ways in which it impacted me daily.

It was also at Fall Kallah where I was intro-duced to the summer camp called Kutz, and how this month-long program had altered the lives of many Jewish teen-agers who participated in NFTY. While hearing about Kutz at that moment, I could not conceptualize just how much it would mean to my future self.

Through extensive planning (and worry-ing about the experience that lie ahead), I

boarded the plane on June 23 during the summer of 2019, where I would spend over a month at the URJ Kutz Camp. It is hard to describe in words how incredible every day was that I spent in Warwick, New York surrounded by passionate Jewish teenagers who appreciated the importance of a Jewish community, social justice, education, and developing lifelong connections.

During camp, I participated daily in an immersive called "Action and Advocacy" where I learned valuable leadership skills which I have been able to bring forth to both KATY and NFTY. Leaving Kutz was one of the most difficult moments of my life, however, what allowed me to do so was knowing that I can share the skills and values I learned with my community. I am forever grateful for KATY’s influence on my Judaism and the opportunities I was given as a result of it, like my contin-ued interest in NFTY and my lifechanging month spent at the URJ Kutz Camp.

This year I am a sophomore serving on KATY’s board as an officer, and I under-stand the importance of Jewish identity -- especially existing within teenagers at Temple Kol Ami -- and continue to strive to encourage those within KATY!

Sincerely,

Eve Capin

A MESSAGE FROM KATY BOARD MEMBER EVE CAPIN


16CONTRIBUTIONS FROM NOVEMBER 27–JANUARY 2

Thank you for your heartfelt donations!

YOUR TEMPLE, YOUR FAMILY

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor of Rabbi Schneider Jamye Katz & Geri Belford

In Memory of Leo Friedland Bruce & Karen Simon

In Memory of Scott Lentin Laura Ziff

WHERE IT IS NEEDED MOST

In Memory of Max Riseman Jay & Mary Riseman

In Memory of Mark Shanker Steve Shanker

In Memory of Nathan Sachs Debbie & Steve Glassman

In Memory of Irving Oshinsky Dorie Miller

In Memory of Jordana Ivy Rosenbloom Arthur & Jane Rosenbloom

EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER FUND

Elizabeth Shenberg

In Memory of Eleanor Dober Jeffrey & Merle Leyton

In Memory of Samuel Stillpass Betsy & Richard Herman

In Memory of Shirley Tepperman Ronnie Farese

ESTHER BLOOMFIELD RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND

In Memory of Sybil Berkowitz Gary & Karen Goldberg

In Memory of Selma Chase Burt & Denise Bragin

In Memory of Lawrence King Anat & Adam Schure

NEW MEMBERSWelcome!

Jon & ShannonClark

Frank Nagy & Erin Jaco

Matias Lemesch Levy & Alison Lemesch

Evan & Jessica Mann


17FEBRUARY 2020

BIRTHDAYS

FEBRUARY 2020

ANNIVERSARIES

1 Melanie Halpert Kelly Romm Bill Weiss Teagan Dillon Ethan Goldberg Alyssa Stewart 2 Ahron Cohen Arline Cohen Arlen Solochek 3 Jenn Appelson 4 Andre Berk 5 Leila Weber Stephen Weiner Adrian Woodnick 6 Maxwell Schroeder 7 Rick Argovitz David Brewer Arlene Feldman Fred Goldman Judy Reichman

7 David McIntosh 8 Joseph Raynak Sarah Small Natalie Arko 9 Laurel Perlow 10 Samantha Arko Brody Floyd Calyn Lesser Charles Lesser 11 Ayden Schure 12 Julia Kaye Shauna Schroeder 13 Josh Cohen Sandy Glass 14 Nicole Garber John McIntosh Daniel Noonan Victor Rosenstein 16 Ken Mann David Taylor

16 Roddy Hudson 17 Nichole Arko David Horesh Riley Cohen Wesley Marmorstein 18 Michael Abrams Hildie Cohen Mitchell Reichman 19 Adam Schreier 20 Glenna Gibbons Scott Martin Sydney Cohen 21 Susan Karp Marjorie Mangone Fernanda Metelits Michael Rendelman Cayla Diamant 22 Steven German Lyena Hale Liam Hale

23 Cherie Adelman Shannon Clark 24 Victoria Cohen Andrea Fillers Celia Cass Madilyn Landers 25 Jonathan Rosenthal 26 Brad Brazell John Lurie 27 Michael Alexander 28 Esther Brewer Michael Hauer Adria Levengood

3 Lucas & Lauren Gilbert 8 John & Candice Erlick Jim & Denise Lieberthal 10 Jerry & Jackie Schwelling 12 Warren & Jennifer Spivak 16 Ethan & Michelle Abrams

18 Michael & Gayle Ahearn 20 Michael & Alexandra Sklar – 15 Years! 23 Stewart Reichlyn & Nancy Drapin-Reichlyn – 36 Years! Double Chai!

27 David Brewer & Esther Feuerberg – 15 Years! Chad & Jenny Noonan – 10 Years!


18 SHEVAT–ADAR 5780 FEBRUARY 2020

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Torah Talk 9:00am see page 9

2 Pre-K Chaverim 9:00am

Religious SchoolJersey Day 9:00am

3 4

5 Schmooze with the Rabbi: 12:00pm

under the red tent Mah Jongg 6:30pm

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boomers Game Night & Potluck 6:30pm see page 8

7

KATY Hillel Shabbat 4:40pm

Shabbat7:00pm

8

Riley CohenBat Mitzvah10:30am Ellen Allard Community Concert6:00pm

9 Blood Drive 8:00am

Religious School 9:00am Adult B'nei Mitzvah Class 9:00am

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Schmooze with the Rabbi Storytelling 12:00pm business connect Networking 5:00pm


13 14 ECC CLOSED

NFTY Veida

Shabbat7:00pm

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NFTY Veida Torah Talk 9:00am see page 9

Eliza HauerBat Mitzvah4:30pm

16 NFTY Veida

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NFTY Veida

ECC CLOSED &TKA OFFICE CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY

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19 Schmooze with the Rabbi 12:00pm


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Nosh & Know 6:00pm

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TKA Family Retreat

Shabbat with Rabbi Herring & Cantor Raina7:00pm

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TKA Family Retreat

23 TKA Family Retreat

under the red tent Mosque Visit 2:00pm see page 5

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Schmooze with the Rabbi 12:00pm


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Shabbat7:00pm

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Torah Talk 9:00am see page 9

Riley RendelmanBat Mitzvah10:30am

Community Concert with Ellen Allard Saturday, February 8th at 6:00pm

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SAVE THE DATE TKA ANNUAL GALAapril 4 2020As we prepare for this amazing event, we are looking for some great gifts to include in our silent auction and our popular "pick & pull" game! Travel destinations, sporting events, boutique retailers, jewelry, and spa/beauty items are all needed to make the auction fun and successful!

If you can help in any way, please drop off the items at TKA. You can also contact our auction chair, Anat Schure, for pick up:

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