The Bulletin November 2017 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Join us as we re-consecrate the newly renovated sacred spaces 5:00 PM Congregational “Small Plate” Taste of Shabbat Nosh 6:00 PM Multigenerational Friday Night Services Special guest speaker: Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union of Reform Judaism FOLLOWED BY Oneg Shabbat Featuring our congregants’ homemade baked sweets Childcare available Help fill our tzedakah boxes to benefit St. Peter & Paul Community Services The celebration continues at Temple as we toast and give cheers to 150 years. 6:30 PM Cocktails and Hors D’oeuvres 7:15 PM Dine and delight with our Congregation enjoying a locally-produced, organic meal. 9:15 PM Enjoy dessert bites and coffee Valet Parking Available A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit Mazon. 150th Anniversary Shabbat 150th Gala Evening Shaat Gala Both events will take place at our newly renovated Congregation Shaare Emeth building at 11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63141. Please contact Rosalie Stein at [email protected] or 314-569-0010 JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE 150 YEARS OF CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH DURING OUR RE-CONSECRATION WEEKEND
PEARL SPONSORThe AVID GroupBrightview LandscapingCaravusRabbi Jim & Amy BennettSandy & Ken BirenbaumMarilyn & Dick BricksonLisa & Larry CarsonMichael S. CohenSharon & Richard CohenPatty CroughanGail & Charlie Eisenkramer
Paula & Mike GeigermanJudy & Joe GlikSherri & Rick GoldmanRabbi Andrea & Brett GoldsteinAnn & Sheldon HarberJewish Federation of St. LouisJackie & Ken KlebanSusie & Leon KravetzDebbie & Mike LeftonSusan & Steven LipsteinJerri & Bill LivingstonMen of Shaare Emeth (Moshe)Marcia & Carl Moskowitz
Jen & Irl ScissorsLee & Mark ScissorsRenee & Sam SilversteinAnn & Alan SpectorRosalie & Bob SteinKaren SuroffGil & Steve WaltmanCantor Seth & Shayna WarnerSusan & Alan WitteJulie & Greg YawitzRabbi Jonah & Jamie Zinn
Sponsors as of August 31, 2017
THANKS TO OUR 150th CELEBRATION SPONSORS Shabbat GalaBoth events will take place at our newly renovated Congregation Shaare Emeth building at 11645 Ladue Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63141.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Jonah Samson, son of Jessica and Joel Samson, becomes a Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Olivia Brooks, daughter of Michelle and Gary Brooks, becomes a Bat Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Aaron DeBlasi, son of Dana and Vince DeBlasi, becomes a Bar Mitzvah
All Services are Egalitarian and Open to the CommunityPRE-SERVICE NOSH: Join us starting at 5:15 p.m. each Friday before Shabbat services for refreshments and fellowship.
CHILDREN ARE WELCOME: We offer free babysitting during Friday evening Shabbat services for children ages 18 months to 7 years. A selection of books and quiet activities are also available each Friday as you enter the worship space.
GUESTS WITH LIMITED MOBILITY: Guests with limited mobility: Seating for those with limited mobility is located on the back left side of the Stiffman Sanctuary.
WATCH SERVICES ONLINE: Most Shabbat and Holiday services are streamed live online at www.sestl.org/streaming.
Livestreaming services are made possible by the ongoing support of the Michael Matlof Fund for Homebound Services in memory of Dr. Michael Matlof.
Shaare Your Story With Us!Stories are powerful things. They help us remember the past, make sense of the present and look forward to the future. As we enter our 150th year, we want to hear – and tell – your stories. Do you have a story about your experience with Shaare Emeth? Let us know! Email Kim Oswalt at [email protected].
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Counting Our BlessingsOur Sesquicentennial
My childhood hobbies included playing baseball, riding horses, fishing, sailing and other watersports, camping and philately. Yes, I collected stamps,
and for a few years I was a passionate collector. Among my prize possessions was a mint set of stamps issued in honor of the 1926 International Exposition in Chicago, celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the United States of America. Obtaining that stamp and adding it to my collection also added the word
“sesquicentennial” to my vocabulary, which came in handy at the school spelling bee!
I wasn’t sure if I would have many opportunities to use the word again during my lifetime, but here we are celebrating the sesquicentennial of Congregation Shaare Emeth. Founded in 1867 by a group of progressive members of then-Orthodox synagogue B’nai El, the “Temple Association” purchased land, built a Temple, and two years later changed their name to Congregation Shaare Emeth – the Gates of Truth. Now, 150 years later, we are the legacy of that humble beginning – a thriving and successful testament to their vision. We are the largest synagogue in the State of Missouri, and our programs, services and commitments serve as a model for many other congregations throughout our region and across the nation. We should be proud of our Congregation – our beautiful building and campus, our mission and our membership.
The Hebrew word for congregation is “Kehillah.” A Kehillah is not a building – it is a community of people who come together in common purpose. Our purpose is clear, and it is one that should make us proud:
Congregation Shaare Emeth is a compassionate and inclusive community that makes Judaism relevant, meaningful and joyful.
Every day, we seek to honor the legacy of those who came before us as we work to fulfill this mission through the commitments we make to our key values: Living in Community, Lifelong Jewish Learning, Acting as Agents of Social Justice and Change, Living with an Awareness of the Sacred in our Lives, The Land and People of Israel, Acknowledging our Community and Managing our Resources. We have much work yet to do.
As we celebrate where we have been and where we are going in the next 150 years and beyond, I can’t help but remember the image on that commemorative stamp celebrating the US Sesquicentennial. It was a picture of the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, and inscribed upon that bell were the words from the Torah: “Proclaim liberty throughout the land, and to all the inhabitants thereof.” (Leviticus 25:10).
These words ought to inspire us. Our mission today continues to include working together not only for our own community, but for all people, everywhere, so that all may enjoy the blessings of life abundant, justice and peace.
at the Center initiative is a model of social justice work that aims to address
the root causes of injustice. It begins with relationship-building within our Shaare Emeth community. In this first phase of the initiative members sit face-to-face in house meetings listening to one another’s stories about the challenges we face, the injustices we see in our community, and our desire to work toward change. These stories are the building blocks of this initiative as they will help us determine which social justice issue we will tackle first. Our goal is to listen to the stories of 500 Shaare Emeth members over the next two months and we are well on our way to meeting that goal.
Our Justice at the Center House Meetings are progressing. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered to host a meeting and thank you to all who have attended. If you would like to attend a house meeting but have not yet received an invitation or if you would like to learn more about Justice at the Center please visit www.sestl.org/JusticeCenter or contact Stacy Jespersen at [email protected].
Simchat Shabbat is a joy-filled, intergenerational, participatory service held on the first Friday evening of every month. Cantor Warner, Lucy Greenbaum and a small rock
band lead us in high energy, contemporary music, and birthday blessings are offered as well. While Simchat Shabbat is embraced by members of all ages, it includes a special component designed just for religious school age children. After our birthday blessings (about half-way through the service) children are invited to join a
member of our clergy for a separate Torah service that will include age-appropriate music, a story and a special Torah reading led by our teens. While children are participating in this program, the rest of the Congregation will remain in the sanctuary for a sermon and concluding prayers. Both experiences will conclude together with a closing song led by our children.
Because of our 150th Anniversary Shabbat, there will be no Simchat Shabbat service in November. Birthday blessings for November and December will both be held on December 1.
T hank you, thank you, thank you to all the musicians who
made the High Holidays so beautiful and meaningful. From voices to instruments, you sounded great! A special thanks to High Holiday Choir members Orin Johnson,
Ben Silvermintz, Ron & Betsy Cytron, Lucy Greenbaum, Marty Fox and the other volunteers and professionals whose gifts uplifted our prayers. Thank you for sharing your talents and gifts with us!
High Holiday Choir Members: Annabelle Abramov, Richard Alexander, Samuel Baker, Stephanie Beinhorn, Brook Bisaillon, Dick Brickson, Allen Brockman, Larry Carson, Joey Carson, Abby Cohen, Ellie DesPerez, Kalix Jacobson, Orin Johnson, Sue Levin, Sara Levine, Lenetta Luecking, Larry Mendelow, Shawn Rimerman, Brittany Rotskoff, Marsha Schankman, Mark Schankman, Amy Shapiro, Mark Silvermintz, Ben Silvermintz, Sharon Silverstein, CalebStanfield,BobStein,RickTash,AlexTash,ShaynaWarner,RobinWeinhaus, LisaWestfield,JimWillisandJiakoZhang
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From the PresidentGratitude and the Power of Community
At an event sponsored by the Federation, I attended a session led by Michelle Hoberman. She wrote these beautiful words about gratitude that I felt were in
keeping with the message I delivered during the High Holidays, and I am very grateful that she is allowing me to share them with all of you.
The Wexner trip that Michelle refers to, and the Rubin Israel trip, are both made possible by generous contributions from our members Pam and Ron Rubin. We are all very grateful for their generosity and commitment to our Jewish community. As you read Michelle’s words, think about how you can focus on gratitude in your lives.
“Do you ever stop and think about how privileged we are to live in our community? So much purpose, so much opportunity, so much to become involved in. And every member of our community can play an important role in strengthening and improving it. However, it is completely up to the individual to determine how involved to become.
And what if people were paid for their service to the community - mitzvahs, deeds of loving-kindness? How rich would we be? We are richer than we perceive we are for the abilitytoexperiencethosemitzvot.Tobetherecipientofthosedeedsinthefutureatalevel greater than the payment into the community that we are making today.
Ididn’trealizehowmuchIneededmycommunityuntilmyfamilyfounditselfinatimeofneed,andwebecametherecipientsofourcommunity’sgenerosity.Aftermydaughterwas injured at camp, people jumped in to help however they could. After my husband became sick with cancer and at times sicker from the treatment - when we needed to be fed-wewerefed.Whenweneededdoctorsanddidn’tknowwheretoturn,weturnedtoourcommunity.Thatpowerofcommunityissoincrediblyimportanttome.
I’vealwaysthoughtofmyselfasagratefulperson,butitwasaratherimmaturegratefulness until I became more involved with my Jewish community and Wexner. ThroughthepoweroftheRubinIsraeltripandtheWexnerHeritageProgram,Iwasprovided with opportunities to learn and involve myself more deeply into my community.
My hope is that more of our community recognizes the goodness that we are a part of, and that more of us show through actions, words and mitzvot how grateful we are to be together in this space and at all these respective times.
Iimagineifwewereabletoflipthewaywelookatserviceasafutureinvestment,thedesire to invest could grow.” - Michelle Hoberman
Our High Holiday services ran smoothly this year, in large part thanks to
the wonderful work of our traffic committee volunteers. Despite the heat and construction challenges, our team made sure everyone was able to safely maneuver the parking lot and arrive at services on time. To the men and women who so generously volunteered their time and energy, we appreciate you!
Rick Gans, Chair Steve BeckerGregg BerdyJay BursteinDan BursteinMark BursteinSteve ChervitzDavid EliasNeil EliasTom FalkeDanny FisherSteve GorinTed HouserKeith KleinJay KweskinAlan KwiatekJean MillnerChristine MoldCraig MoldJudy Mold Graham MosesWilliam MosesRobert ProtzelBill Rubin Mike SolomonovMichelle StappBruce TonsAaron WahlLarry Zablin
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Shaare the Vision
MakomSTL Session 27-7:30 P.M. REFRESHMENTS AND SOCIALIZING • 7:30-9 P.M. PROGRAM REGISTER AT WWW. SESTL.ORG/MAKOMSTL
You are invited to join us at MakomSTL: A Place for Jewish Learning. The Adult Learning
Committee at Shaare Emeth, in partnership with our rabbis, cantor and Debbie Bram, our Director of Jewish Life and Learning, has prepared a diverse array of learning opportunities for the coming year.
Harvey and Leanne Schneider Interfaith Forum Two Holidays: One Family NOVEMBER 29
Santa or Chanukah Harry? Menorah or Christmas Tree? How can we help our children, our partners and our families navigate the challenges of being Jewish during the winter holiday season? Join other interfaith families for this one class to focus on these issues and more.
Free for members. $18.00 for non-members.
Cooking for Chanukah with Margi Kahn DECEMBER 6
Margi Kahn is the food columnist for the St. Louis Jewish Light. Margi has been teaching culinary classes at the Kitchen Conservatory, privately, and for corporate events for the past 20 years.
Material fee of $18.00 members and $36.00 non-members
Let us Light These Lights with Rabbi Andrea Goldstein DECEMBER 13
Chanukah provides the perfect setting for slowing down and contemplating our light within. This mindful celebration of Chanukah will focus on Chasidic teachings to help illumine our own inner resources and share them with others.
Free for members. $18.00 for non-members.
“Learn Hebrew and More” &”iEngage” are also continued from Session 1. See www.sestl.org/MakomSTL for details
Questions? Please contact Debbie Bram, Director of Jewish Life and Learning, at [email protected] or 314-692-5308.
Jewish Life & Learning
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Wise Aging at Congregation Shaare Emeth Inspired by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
Debbie Bram and Sharon Weissman as your Guides Trained by the Institute for Jewish Spirituality
NOVEMBER 6, 20 | DECEMBER 4, 18 | JANUARY 8 | FEBRUARY 12
3-4:30 P.M.
Charge for members: $40.00 (includes all materials)Charge for non-members: $55.00 (includes all materials)
Advanced Registration Required by November 3rd to Shandi Greve Penrod at 314-569-0010
A groundbreaking program specifically designed to meet the social, emotional and spiritual needs of Jewish seekers entering second adulthood!
The goal of Wise Aging is to discover the possibilities for living the years ahead with joy, resilience and spirit. Jewish texts, poetry, secular writing, prayer, meditation and contemplative listening are all tools used in this program to challenge participants
to develop their own sense of what it means to ‘number our days’ and ‘grow a heart of wisdom.’ Sessions are based on resources developed for the Institute for Jewish Spirituality by Rabbi Rachel Cowan and Dr. Linda Thal, primarily Wise Aging: Living with Joy, Resilience, and Spirit. Participants in groups have called the experience transformative.
Topics include:
• what is special about this stage of life• becoming one’s authentic self• developing a positive relationship to our changing bodies• revitalizing and nourishing healthy relationships• practicing forgiveness• learning to live with loss• change and death• cultivating wisdom• leaving a legacy
To learn more please contact: Debbie Bram, Director of Jewish Life and Learning at [email protected]
“Who doesn’twant
to discuss all those challenging concepts
with like-minded people? After‘graduation’ourgroup decided to continue to meet because of the strong connections that we made.”
Sue Matlof, Wise Aging Group
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Rabbi Michal Ratner Ken Tor FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 6 P.M.
We are excited to welcome Rabbi Michal Ken Tor to our bima on Friday,
December 1, during Shabbat Services. Our last quarter’s tzedakah money went to support the work that Rabbi Ken Tor is doing in Megiddo, Israel.
Michal Ratner Ken Tor was born in Kibbutz Geva, grew up on Moshav Kfar Yehezkel in the Jezreel Valley and is the fifth child from a Zionist family who made Aliyah in 1968 from the USA. Rabbi Ken Tor completed her studies at Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem and was ordained as a Reform Rabbi in November 2015.
Michal is a creative and innovative Jewish leader who began leading the Megiddo Regional Council Reform Community initiative during her final years as a student at Hebrew Union College. Michal leads religious services as well as teaching Talmud and other subjects at a liberal Beit Midrash, and she is an instructor at the pre-Army leadership program of the Reform Movement (mechina) in Yaffa.
Eat, Pray, Learn is a Shabbat morning worship experience that combines a soulful,
contemplative service with an opportunity to study and discuss our weekly Torah portion. Led by members of our clergy, this highly participatory service provides a beautiful way to begin our Sabbath morning. All are invited to remain after services for bagels, coffee and juice.
Come join us at Shirlee Green Preschool to socialize, share music, enjoy a snack and
participate in a gentle activity for children up to two years old. On Fridays, as always, you are welcome to stay for Shabbat. There is no cost, but registration is required. Learn more at www.preschool.sestl.org.
Rabbi Stiffman - Panelist for Jewish Book FestivalMONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 10:30 A.M.
Rabbi Emeritus Jeff Stiffman has been chosen as a panelist for the Missouri’s Own program at the Jewish Book Festival, which takes place on November 6 at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Stiffman’s book, “Shaare Emeth at 150,” describes the
history of the Congregation from its beginnings as the first Reform Congregation in St. Louis to the present.
‘Walking Man’ Film Screening with Filmmaker Mark NorwineTUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 7 P.M. AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH
One in five Americans suffer from a mental disorder.This is one family’s story.
After a Missouri high school loses three students to suicide, Mark Norwine (a mental health advocate) embarks
on a 200-mile walk across the state, seeking to educate students and better understand the epidemic for himself. Mark is joined by his son, Eric, but when the road proves difficult, father and son must confront their own mental health struggles, which they’ve kept secret for so long. Endorsed by universities and mental health organizations across the U.S., Walking Man is an honest look at one family’s journey with mental illness.
Room at the InnMONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 4 P.M.
Join our amazing volunteer group to help welcome Room at the Inn clients for their monthly overnight at Congregation Shaare Emeth. For more information, please contact Barb Feldacker at [email protected] or Ronnie Brockman at
Kibitz Cafe...We’re Back!!SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 8 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M
After a temporary absence due to temple renovations, Kibitz Cafe is back! Mark your
calendars for Sunday, November 19, from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. when Kibitz Cafe returns. The men of MOSHE once again will cook and serve a variety of tasty breakfast choices, including Ken’s french toast and Shawn’s salami and eggs. No reservations required. Please join us for a chance to kibitz over coffee and a hot breakfast. As always, your support helps MOSHE fund a number of important temple activities.
Upcoming Events
S A V E T H E D A T E S !
DEUTSCH SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
DR. ANDREA WEISS
FEBRUARY 9-11, 2018
RABBI JEFFREY B. STIFFMAN LECTURE AND DEUTSCH SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
RABBI DAVID SAPERSTEIN
APRIL 13-15, 2018
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Don’t miss this evening’s theme...
Turkey Time!
Please join us for a Shabbat experience designed for preschool-age children and their families.
We begin with a participatory service filled with music, stories and joy, followed by an age-appropriate Shabbat dinner for children and hors d'oeuvres for the adults. Congregation Shaare Emeth is happy to provide these meals free of charge, but RSVP’s are required by the Tuesday, November 14.
Please RSVP at www.sestl.org/ECE
Location and ParkingTater Tot Shabbat will take place in the
Kehillah Center.Please park in the North Lot and enter
through the North Lobby.
Friday, November 17, 5:30 p.m.Tater Tot Shabbat
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ISRAEL BOUND 2018As parents
and grand-parents, it
is natural to worry about our children and grandchildren. Fortunately, there is an answer
for those who worry about the Jewish identity of the teens in their lives. Teen Israel experience changes lives. Research demonstrates that Israel travel provides one of the most significant impacts on Jewish identity development. Young people who travel to Israel are more likely to make a lasting commitment to Jewish life. If you have a child or grandchild currently in grades 10-12, I hope you will consider giving them the gift of Israel travel this summer.
I am excited that I will again be helping lead the federation-sponsored St. Louis Israel Bound program from June 10-29, 2018. There are also a number of great Israel travel options available through the Reform Movement, which you can learn about by visiting www.nftyisrael.org.
I know these opportunities are expensive, but please don’t allow cost to prevent you from considering an Israel experience for your child. Shaare Emeth and the Jewish Federation have resources available to enable teens to participate in these programs. Please contact me or one of my colleagues to discuss scholarship and grant opportunities.
I hope you will consider giving your child the gift of a teen Israel experience this summer through Israel Bound or another program. Please be in touch with me should you have any questions.
A three-week Israel experience for teens in grades 10-12
Make this summer come alive as you explore over three thousand years of history with friends who will last a lifetime!
June 10-29, 2018
Open to teens currently in 10th-12th grade.
• Explore ancient Jerusalem and modern Tel Aviv
• Connect with Israeli teens through a 3-day immersive encounter
• Climb Masada at sunrise
• Float in the Dead Sea
• Participate in Community Service projects
• Raft the Jordan River
$5,595 All Inclusive (including flight from St. Louis). Early bird of $5,250 available through December 1.
Additional $750 travel grant available to all St. Louis teens! Additional Israel travel scholarships available from the Jewish Federation and Shaare Emeth.
For more information, contact Karen Rader at 314-442-3756 or email [email protected].
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Religious School RELIGIOUS SCHOOL AT CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH WWW.SESTL.ORG/RELIGIOUS-SCHOOL
Mazel Tov!
Mazel Tov to Amelia Swier,
daughter of Rachel Goltzman and Paul Swier, and sister of Jacob. Amelia has
been chosen as the 2017 winner of the Ida Stack Award. This award is given annually to an incoming 6th grade student who shows sincere dedication and enthusiasm about learning Hebrew. These attributes epitomize the essence of Ida Stack. Mrs. Stack was a beloved teacher of Hebrew at Shaare Emeth for many years. Her commitment to - and love of - Hebrew learning continues to be a blessing for the entire Shaare Emeth Religious School.
Marian Steen created a beautiful piece of artwork to celebrate Shaare Emeth’s
150th anniversary, and it is currently on display in our South Lobby. For a limited time, we are offering matted prints of the work for $50 each. Contact the Temple office at 314-569-0010 to purchase yours today!
Marian Steen
Marian Steen graduated from Washington University’s School of Fine Arts and, after raising her family, turned to the outdoor art show scene. She has taught at Washington University Fine Arts Institute and has been a visiting artist at various organizations and schools. Steen has held demonstrations and lectures at Wash-ington University, the Ethical Society of Saint Louis, East Central College and the University of Missouri St. Louis.
She uses handmade paper, found objects, and scraps of memorabilia that are significant to the project such as buttons, pieces of clothing, sticks, and other textured material. All of these pieces add dimension and meaning to the flat surface of the painting.
“In my work, I acknowledge the existence of struggle or pain,” Steen says. “However, I want my paintings to be ultimately hopeful and beautiful. I want the people looking at my work to be drawn into it. I want them to take a moment from their day to enjoy the interplay between color, line and texture, and hope that they find this brief respite rewarding.”
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Community
The Jewish Food Pantry Needs Our HelpFor the month of November the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is looking for these specific items in order to provide well-balanced nourishment for the community in need:
1. Canned Tuna Fish and Canned Salmon 2. Peanut Butter3. Canned Fruit (all types)4. Canned Chili/Beef/Pasta with Meat5. Kosher Food6. Any Type of Canned Vegetables7. Toothpaste, Toothbrushes and Baby Diapers
Currently, the Jewish Food Pantry is feeding over 8,000 individuals every a month. The need is great so please help in any way you can. Thank you.
Items should be brought to Congregation Shaare Emeth.
For further information, please contact Louise Levine, 636-227-1259.
4th Annual Turkey TrotThanksgiving Day
Olivette’s 4th Annual 5K Turkey Trot is a family friendly 5k run/walk course that starts and
ends at Stacy Park. Long-sleeved T-shirts, entertainment, refreshments and giveaways make the race a fun way to start your Thanksgiving Day!
100% of the proceeds benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. The food bank serves over 8,000 people each month. Between 2014 and 2016 - with your help - the Olivette Turkey Trot donated more than $16,500 to the Jewish Food Pantry. Strollers and dogs on leashes are welcome but are asked to start at the back of the pack!
Visit www.sestl.org/turkeytrot for more information and to register.
Oak Hill Elementary School Update
Boxes and boxes of school supplies - hundreds of pounds of them - were delivered to Shaare Emeth’s
sister school, Oak Hill Elementary last month. This is our fifth year to have a relationship with this amazing school. Those of us who volunteer see the shortage of everyday supplies like the ones you so generously donated. As a volunteer and liaison to Oak Hill, I want to thank you for your kindness. The staff and teachers truly appreciate your gifts.
Lorry Blath
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Community High Holidays
The High Holidays at Congregation Shaare Emeth were a time of joy, prayer, reflection and community. We prayed, sang, celebrated and learned together – and it was beautiful. Thank you for worshipping with us, and we wish you a happy and healthy new year!
Camp Emeth
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Candle BlessingsFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Samson Family
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Brooks Family
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 DeBlasi Family
GreetersFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Bill and Jerri Livingston
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Stan and Andy Shanker
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Michael and Ellen Rumelt
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Patrick and Michele Siler
Nosh SponsorsFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Ellie Samson in honor of Jonah Samson becoming a Bar Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Maggie and Jerry Brooks, Louise Mass and Loren Landau in honor of Olivia Brooks becoming a Bat Mitzvah
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
Mazel Tov to these Members…Stephanie and Andrew Berdy on the birth of their daughter Elizabeth Edell Berdy. Congratulations also to grandparents Sue and Gregg Berdy.
To share your simcha, visit www.sestl.org/simcha or call Kim in the Shaare Emeth office, 314-569-0010.
Simchas
Temple Joy
We’d like to welcome these new members to Congregation Shaare Emeth:
Laurie and Jeff Dardick
Abby and Jordan Durlester and daughter, Sasha
Jessica and Jason Garnreiter and children, James and Nathan
Scott Kolker and children, Sydney and Brooke
Margie and Gary Sacks
Nancy Schwartz
New Members
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Thinking of You
Condolences Sympathy
ALBERT HIRSON Husband of Rita Hirson
MARILYN KAUFMAN Wife of Leslie Kaufman, mother of Laura Kaufman (Steve Welby) and Lisa (Brent) Suffian
MORRIS KEVRICK Husband of Helyn Kevrick and father of Teri (Harvey) Brandvein, Rebel (Mario) Vaenberg, Tami Kevrick Kiem and Joel (Laura) Kevrick
JEROME (JERRY) LERNER Husband of Ethel Lerner, father of Eve Rudolph and Donna Wilensky
RUDY MAYER Father of Joel Mayer and Ann Mayer Eisen
MORRIS STERNECK Husband of Dr. Rosalie Sterneck
BENJAMIN ZUKE Husband of Marcia Zuke and father of Dr. Jeffrey Zuke
Sharyn Essman and Judy (Todd) Taylor on the death of their uncle, Norman Essman
Ted (Kristie) Gallop on the death of his father, Allan Gallop
Jay (Susie) Joffe on the death of his father, Gerald Joffe
Alan (Jamie) Kwiatek on the death of his father, Jack Kwiatek
Sylvia Linder on the death of her daughter, Pamela Gollub
James (Andrea) Myles on the death of his mother, Gladys Myles
Mickey (Sheldon) Sandmel on the death of her mother, Dorothy Leon
Dana (Barry) Sandweiss on the death of her father, Steven Friedman
Sheryl (Ronald) Signore on the death of her father, Sheldon Keevak
Condolences to our Temple families who have recently lost a loved one.
Perpetual MemorialsA memorial has been established for:
RITA BUNN established by her family
DOOLEY (DORIS) GROSS established by Ron and Ellen Gross
IDELLE HIRSCH established by her family
HELEN REICHMAN established by Jodi and Jeff Miller and family and Jill and Cesar Flores and family
MARSHA SCHWESIG established by the Schwesig Family
Thoseremembered by a Perpetual Memorial will have their names printed in the Friday Flyer and will be read during the Friday Shabbat Services.Theywillberememberedbyyahrzeitdatereminderssenttodesignatedfamilymembers’homes,andareautomaticallyincludedwiththe Perpetual Memorials in our memorial book on Yom Kippur. For more information on establishing a Perpetual Memorial, please contact Stacy Jespersen at [email protected]. or 314-569-0010.
Simon TotarskyDorothy VittertMorton WachtlerSophie WinesuffJeremy Zoole
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Tributes
RABBIS SPECIAL FUND A DONATION
Rochelle & R. Randal AaransonIN APPRECIATION OF Rabbi Bennett for leading the memorial service for Neva Wasson
Sue BohmRabbi Bennett for leading the stone dedication for Irwin Cohen
Carolyn CohenRabbi Bennett for making the bris of Tyler Mark so special
Marcia & Steven FeitRabbi Goldstein officiating the wedding of Andrew and Chloe Schechter
Karen Schechter & Mark Schechter
Rabbis Bennett and Goldstein and Cantor Warner for their love and support after the death of Mark Yawitz
David Yawitz & FamilyIN HONOR OF Beautiful and inspiring High Holiday services
Sharon & Richard CohenTerry and Rick Bernstein on the marriages of their daughters, Julie to Stephen Davis and Lauren to Fred Brown
Dorothy LevinAly and Alex Harper on their wedding
Marci & Robert KahnGrant Louis Kaplan on becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Norma & Leonard KaplanIN MEMORY OF James Ethan Cohen
Kim&SteveTrutaneAllan Gallup
Susan & Bob Cohen; Lori WishneGerald Joffe
Rose & Warren Becker; Harold Glassman
Marilyn Kaufman Betsy & Ben Kerner; Lori & Steve Lander; Amanda Lucier
Martha Light Barbara & Ronnie Light
Jules Redler and in appreciation of Rabbi Zinn for his support during shiva
Ellen Alper, Scott & Barry Redler & Families
Paula Roodman Wise Aging Friends; Sheri & Fred Seigel
Mark Yawitz Marci & Ken Bluestone
CANTOR’S SPECIAL FUND IN APPRECIATION OF Cantor Warner for the beautiful and inspiring music during High Holiday services
Sharon & Richard CohenIN HONOR OF Richard Cohen in this New Year
Connie & Gene KahnAly and Alex Harper on their wedding
Marci & Robert KahnIN MEMORY OF Harold Light
Barbara & Ronnie Light
2017 BEMA FLOWER FUND IN HONOR OF Jonah Samson becoming a Bar Mitzvah and in memory of his grandfather, Dr. Barry Samson
Ellie SamsonOlivia Brooks becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Brooks FamilyElizabeth and Col. Harvey Meyer on becoming great-grandparents
Mark MargoliesIN MEMORY OF Mildred Lippman and Harold Zager
Suzanne & Bill BiermanElaine Samson and Sybil Morris
Susan Samson Saxe & Gary Morris
AL AND EVA FLEISCHER HEALING FUND IN APPRECIATION OF Rabbis Bennett and Stiffman
Lynn & Bob BarthIN MEMORY OF Paula Roodman
Marsha & Simon Koski
BROCKMAN-SIEGELMAN GEMILUT HASADIM FUND IN MEMORY OF Helen and Oscar Brockman, Evelyn and Sidney Goldberg, Wilma and Caroline Siegelman, and Norman Essman
Ronnie & Allen BrockmanAdeline H. Greenburg
Ethel & Victor Newman
DONNA MEYERS CHILDREN’S BOOK NOOK FUND IN MEMORY OF Marilyn Kaufman
Mickey Goorman
ELSIE & FRED DEUTSCH LECTURESHIP IN MEMORY OF Paula Roodman and Mark Yawitz
Judy & Larry Deutsch
ESSMAN-SCHAEFFER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND A DONATION
Jane Doe
GOLDBERG CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Nona Barth on her special birthday
Lee & Mark Scissors
HARRY & LUCILLE MIDOWS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Elizabeth and Col. Harvey Meyer becoming great-grandparents
Lucille Midows; Esther & Al Appelbaum
IN MEMORY OF Mark Yawitz
Marci & Ronn Diamond
HARVEY & LEANNE SCHNEIDER INTERFAITH FORUM IN HONOR OF Leanne Schneider on her special birthday
Cary & Mary Lang
IDA & HARRIS KRAMER SOCIAL ACTION FUND IN HONOR OF Karen Knopf on her special birthday
Marilyn & Gary Ratkin
JACQUELYN WIESMAN ARTSTEIN CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF Esther Weisman and Jacquelyn Artstein
Marcia & Mel Wiesman
RABBI JEFFREY B. STIFFMAN LECTURE FUND IN MEMORY OF Gus Mosinger
Shirley Mosinger
JOSEPH & LILLIAN BEIL ISRAEL FUND IN MEMORY OF Jerry Joffe
Rhea SilkMurray Sohn
Sandra Engber
KATHY & MARTY ZIGLER FUND FOR ENRICHMENT OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS IN MEMORY OF Sonny Foster
Helene & Joel Platke
LISA’S STAR FUND FOR CAMP EMETH IN HONOR OF Granddaughter of Suzy and Greg Kessler becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Barb & Joe KenningtonIN MEMORY OF Jerry Lerner
Sheila&TedKraizerMarty Zigler
Jacquelyn & Kenneth Kleban
MARSHALL WEISMAN FUND FOR PRESCHOOL SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN A DONATION
Leah & Evan GlassIN MEMORY OF Marilyn Kaufman
Farolyn Demars & Michael Reid
The tributes listed here are those made for $10 or more and processed between August 29 and October 4, 2017.
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MAX & BERNICE BABCHICK JEWISH FAMILY INVOLVEMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF Max and Bernice Babchick and Mark Babchick
Nancy Bormaster
MICAH DAVIS MEMORIAL FUND IN HONOR OF Dimitry Peter Shreders
Norman DavisIN MEMORY OF Marilyn Kaufman
Pam & Norm Davis
MICHAEL MATLOF FUND FOR HOMEBOUND SERVICES A DONATION
Mary & Brady RitcheyIN APPRECIATION OF Live streaming
Lynne & Mark BerneyIN HONOR OF Ariele and Michelle Stern becoming B’not Mitzvah
Harriet Summers & Allen Sherman
IN MEMORY OF Angie Matlof and Bolter Kelsey
Ronnie & Allen BrockmanJane Frank
Sheila Cohen
NANCY LEVIN PRESCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF Loraine Schnidman
Donna & Ed Karfeld
OPERATIONS ENHANCEMENT FUND IN HONOR OF Charles Eisenkramer on his special birthday
Sandy & Sanford BrickmanDonna and David Segal on their special anniversary
Sherri & Rick GoldmanBeverly and Jerry Silverman on their 64th wedding anniversary
Ada BalkIN MEMORY OF Jack Brandt
Linda VesperGerald Joffe
Laurie & Mark BursteinMarilyn Kaufman
Andrea NewsteadNathan Levy
Eleanor LevyLucy & Stanley Lopata
Stanley & Lucy Lopata Charitable Foundation
Paula Roodman Phyllis & Steve Kamenetzky; Betty Lou & Herb Raskas; Paul Steinberg
Elaine Samson DeDe Samson Seltzer & Susan Samson Saxe
Ben Wishnuff and Stella Wishnuff Gloria Sirkin
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND IN HONOR OF Allison Oglander becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Marilyn OglanderIN MEMORY OF Anne Brasler
Wayne BraslerMichael Worth
Rita & Barry Worth
ROBERT J. SIEGEL SETYG PROGRAM FUND IN MEMORY OF Norman Essman, Col. Charles Nahlik and Scott Williams
Patti & Bruce Garber
SAM & GOLDYE ROSEN MUSIC FUND IN HONOR OF Paula and Norman Hertel on their 50th wedding anniversary
Dass & Buddy LebmanMarvin Prywitch for a speedy recovery
Mark Margolies
SAM & LIBBY COHEN YOUTH LEADERSHIP FUND IN HONOR OF Allison Oglander becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Ilene Brooks & Dick Scharnhorst
SHAARE THE VISION CAMPAIGN DONATION IN HONOR OF New Year
Brenda & Jay Baron; Suzanne & Bill Bierman
IN MEMORY OF Bess Borushek
Brenda & Jay BaronMarilyn Sue Kaufman
NancyLee & Phil BergeyMark Yawitz
Pam & Ron Rubin
SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL FUND IN MEMORY OF Martin Barnholtz
Marlene PetrofskyGerald Joffe
Julie & Steve Mathes
DR. STANLEY B. LYSS ADULT EDUCATION FUND IN HONOR OF New Year
Suzanne & Bill BiermanRick Bernstein, Rick Rovak, and Hadassah and Buddy Lebman on speedy recoveries
Lynn & Carl LyssJoe Pereles receiving the JCRC Emerging Leader Award
Lynn & Carl LyssIN MEMORY OF Julian Edison, Marlyn and Alyn Essman, Marcia Lee Goldberg, Tom Green and Jerald Vesper
Lynn & Carl LyssBenjamin Zuke
Marcia & Carl Moskowitz
STIFFMAN RABBINIC CHAIR FUND IN HONOR OF Aly and Alex Harper on their wedding
Marci & Robert Kahn
TEMPLE ENDOWMENT FUND IN MEMORY OF Marilyn Kaufman
Samson FamilyJerome A. Levy
Carol & Jeff Schulman
WERNER ART FUND IN HONOR OF Marilyn Kaufman
Cenveo Customer Service Department
WILLIAM SELTZER OLDER ADULT FUND IN MEMORY OF Ben M. Kolker
Judy & Stanley Kolker & Family
Honor the Accomplishment, Milestone or Memory of Your Loved One…with a tribute donation to one of Shaare Emeth’s many endowment funds. Learn more about each fund and make a donation at www.sestl.org/give/make-a-donation-tribute/. Online donations are processed faster than manually entered donations, eliminate the risk of transcription error, and advance your tribute to the front of the line for mailing. Are you a member or a camp/school family without a user ID and password? Call the Shaare Emeth office for help and ask for Shandi or Ron, 314-569-0010. All donations of $10 or more are printed in The Bulletin; please allow 10 to 13 weeks during summer months and five to nine weeks during non-summer months.
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