www.ourtemple.org (205) 933-8037 Birmingham, Alabama November 2018 Cheshvan/Kislev 5779 The monthly bulletin for Temple Emanu-El Our Mission: Temple Emanu-El nurtures our relationship with God by making Judaism come alive, welcoming all people to help them grow on their spiritual journeys, and bringing more love and kindness into the world. Jewish War Veterans Post 608 will be having a meeting on Sunday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Levite Jewish Community Center. We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be Mr. Joseph Goodman who is a sports writer for Al.com. Mr. Goodman’s topic of discussion will be, “Nick Saban’s Leadership Secrets”. This meeting is open to the community-at-large and there is no charge. There will be a light breakfast of bagels and coffee served during the meeting. If you plan to attend, please email Donna Berry at donnab@bjf.org or call her at 205-879-0416. Robert P. Rutstein, Commander, Jewish War Veterans Post 608 will speak topic will be "Jews and the American military: a paradox? Veterans will participate in the service, and all veterans will be invited to the bima for a blessing. Veterans Shabbat Friday, November 16, 2017 5:45 p.m. Honoring Jewish War Veterans (JWV Post 608)
Our Mission: Temple Emanu-El nurtures our relationship with God by making Judaism come alive, welcoming all people to help them grow on their spiritual journeys, and bringing more love and kindness into the world.
Jewish War Veterans Post 608 will be having a meeting on Sunday, November 18th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the
Levite Jewish Community Center.We are pleased to announce that our guest speaker will be
Mr. Joseph Goodman who is a sports writer for Al.com.Mr. Goodman’s topic of discussion will be, “Nick Saban’s Leadership Secrets”.
This meeting is open to the community-at-large and there is no charge.
There will be a light breakfast of bagels and coffee served during the meeting.If you plan to attend, please email Donna Berry at [email protected] or call her at 205-879-0416.
Robert P. Rutstein, Commander, Jewish War Veterans Post 608 will speak
topic will be "Jews and the American military: a paradox?
Veterans will participate in the service, and all veterans will be invited to the bima for a blessing.
Veterans ShabbatFriday, November 16, 2017
5:45 p.m.Honoring Jewish War Veterans
(JWV Post 608)
PLEASE NOTE: The hearing aid loop devices are located on the tallit rack near the elevator on the sanctuary level.
All services are webcast at
www.ourtemple.org
Babysitting during services available
upon request
Friday, November 25:45 p.m.
Shabbat Service/Birthday BlessingOneg sponsored by
Pat Weil & Lynn Rathmell
Saturday, November 39:00 a.m.
Torah Study 10:30 a.m.
Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion Chayei Sarah
Genesis 23:1-25:18
Haftarah Portion I Kings 1:1-31
Friday, November 165:45 p.m.
Shabbat Service/Anniversary Blessing/
Veterans Shabbatand Oneg
Saturday, November 179:00 a.m.
Torah Study 10:30 a.m.
Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion
Vayeitzei Genesis 28:10 – 32:3
Haftarah Portion Hosea 12:13 – 14:10
Friday, November 95:45 p.m.
Shabbat ServiceOneg sponsored by
Candy & Ed Meyerson
Saturday, November 109:00 a.m.
Torah Study 10:30 a.m.
Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion
ToldotGenesis 25:19-28:9
Haftarah Portion Malachi 1:1 – 2:7
Friday, November 235:45 p.m.
Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 249:00 a.m.
Torah Study 10:30 a.m.
Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion
VayishlachGenesis 32:4 – 36:43
Haftarah Portion Hosea 11:7 – 12:12
USPS Identification Publication Title: Our TempleIssue Date: November 2018
Issue Number: 112
Statement of Frequency: Published monthly
except for June/July issue
Address: 2100 Highland Avenue SouthBirmingham, AL 35205-4002
Organization: Temple Emanu-El
Our Services2
Act. Share. Keep Learning Series facilitated by The Institute for Southern Jewish Life Turn discussion into action, share with your community, and keep Jewish ritual and tradition at the heart of what we do. ASK informs and empowers participants through social justice learning modules. Each module is 90 minutes long and is facilitated by educators from the Institute of Southern Jewish Life. Each session will be in the Jasper Room unless otherwise stated.Saturday, November 3, 9 a.m. – Torah Study: Making our Modern Mishnah: Traditional Jewish text are often from one perspective, but in this collaborative storytelling workshop, add dimension to the telling of your community’s collective narrative by amplifying all voices.Saturday, November 3, 6 p.m. – Highland Tribe Havdalah: #MILLENIALJEWS: “Will you marry someone Jewish? Join a congregation? Eat a cheeseburger?” Whether discussing these issues in person or in a comment thread on Facebook, these are the questions many young Jews today are asking themselves. (This session is at Temple Beth-El)Sunday, November 4, 10 a.m. – Brunch: Jewish Resilience: The ritual of coming together over food is part of the Jewish healing process. Share comfort food and learn about how Jewish communities rebuild in difficult times.
3Our Senior Staff
Cantor Jessica Roskin
Welcome Our Newest Members
Emily Capilouto
We are honored to welcome the following into our Temple Family:
Sign Up to Volunteer
For Shabbat Services
Round 2 of sign-ups is ongoing! Enrich
your Shabbat by participating in services. To see what dates and
opportunities are still available, go to
www.ourtemple.org & click on “Volunteering for Shabbat Services” on the top ribbon or call Barbara Aland
205-527-2236.
Who is rich? One who is content with his lot. Pirkei Avot, Ethics of our Fathers
Gratitude. Appreciation. Thankfulness.
All words we use around this time of year. When I think about it, it seems strange that we need a holiday to remind us to be grateful for what we have, and even then, it’s often more about the turkey and side dishes. Judaism provides us with the opportunity to be aware of our gratefulness daily. It is considered a mitzvah to say 100 blessings every day, and blessings are the Jewish way to express gratitude. This comes from Deuteronomy 10:12, where Moses tells the Jewish people, “What (mah) does G-d ask of you?” The Talmud explains that the word mah can be read as me’ah, meaning 100. And no two should be the same. We all experience days when finding three blessings might be difficult. But our own liturgy helps to start us out on the right track. Our daily morning prayers begin the moment we awaken, thanking G-d for waking us up and returning our souls to us. There is a blessing thanking G-d for returning our souls pure, so we have the opportunity each day to choose how we will live it. There is even a blessing for going to the bathroom, recognizing that our health depends upon our bodies working properly. Setting up this “attitude of gratitude” changes the entire perspective for our day, if we only allow it to do so.
Sometimes we move through our lives numb. We go through the motions, live our routines without thinking, without mindfulness. If we let a little awareness into our souls each day, we can create moments of gratitude around the mundane. We might even find blessing within the mundane. We will be able to begin to habituate ourselves to this new way of blessing, and our lives will be all the richer for it. Might as well start during this month when we celebrate our thankfulness.
B'shalom,
Cantor Jessica Roskin
Who is rich?
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Special NovemberBirthdays
Following are members of our family celebrating birthdays in
years divisible by 5. Frances Cypress
Judith DensonDr. Clara Fleisig
Julia FleisigJennifer FrankScott Gewant
Julius GoldsteinJanet GreshamDonald HessJoel IsenbergMitchell KahnMurray Lichter
Stephanie LorberbaumMatthew Marcus
Rayna MastinRebecca MayGlynda Mazer
Andrew PetrofskyJohn Marshall Rathmell
David ReisHarold RippsAdam Sigman
Dr. Deborah Wiatrak
Please note that this list is gathered from information in the Temple’s database. We
apologize for any errors or exclusions. Please contact us at
Temple Traditions Gift ShopYour Temple Gift Shop Now Open 24/7 --- ONLINE!! www.templetraditions.comVisit us whenever it’s convenient for you!
Shop, place your order...then pick it up when you are in the area anytime during Temple business hours.
Questions: Call Kim Roth (205) 733-1723
You are invited to a fun evening of Mahjong! Wednesday, November 14, 2018
6:00 PM Abroms Hall
If you are not a Sisterhood member, you may pay your membership dues at the door. Cost for dinner is $5.00.Please RSVP to Lisa Bebenek at [email protected]
Mahjong Game Night
Sisterhood Board MeetingPlease note the board meeting has been moved from November 4 to Sunday, November 18, 10:00 AM in the Jasper Room.
Mazel Tov To.......Lara Printz Cline and Scott Cline on the birth of their daughter, Ciera Rayne Cline born on Friday, September 28, 2018 in Charlotte, NC . Congratulations to the proud grandparents Betsy and Peter Printz, and uncles Adam (Rachel) Printz and Desmonde Printz.
....Lauren and Josh Arkin on the birth of their son Owen Ryan Arkin, born on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in Long Island, NY. Congratulations to the proud grandparents Susan and Jeffrey Cutler of Birmingham, AL and Laura and Hank Arkin of Long Island, NY. Also welcoming the new arrival are sisters Maya and Reese.
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Save the Date: Chanukah Luncheon 2018SundAy, December 2, 2018 11:30 am
On Sunday, December 2, the Brotherhood of Temple Emanu-El is proud to announce it will be hosting your favorite Chanukah
Luncheon, from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM followed by THE RAFFLE!
This year's lunch promises to be bigger and better than ever! Feast on latkes, blintzes, all the salad you want, and then treat yourself to
delectable desserts! More prizes than ever incuding a...
FLAT SCREEN TVPurchase raffle tickets at the door! If you have questions, please
contact David Reese at [email protected] or call or text 205.960.0386.
• It allows us an opportunity to give tzedakah on the holiest week of the year
• It helps us understand the consciousness and struggles of the poor
• It provides our religious school students an opportunity to participate in the food drive
• It allows us to reflect on how fortunate we are to have the means to purchase food.
• It shows how our collective temple family can help heal the world
Look at all the food you brought! Thanks for making a difference! Be proud of our awesome Temple
Those of us who fast during Yom Kippur, get a taste of what hunger feels like during this reflective day. There are 100's of Jewish and non-Jewish men, women and children in our community who feel hunger pains every day.
Once again, YOU, the members of Temple Emanu-Ell have delivered on the request to donate food. Nobody can give enough to feed every hungry person every day, but together, we collected TONS (figuratively and literally) of food that will be distributed by local agencies to those they serve.
Yet, the food drive does so much more than feed hungry people.
Food Drive Recap
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HONORABLE MENSCHENS
Thanks to all of our volunteers for their time in October on various tasks like preparing our bulletin for mailing, answering doors and phones, filing,
helping with the Food Drive and various other special projects.
Following are the wonderful people who helped out last month:
Robin AyersDelli Baras
Lisa BebenekAmy Chauvin
Al CohnAlise Erdberg
Jackie FeldmanChu-Chi Fierman
Janice Ford-FreemanBill Goldman
Sherron GoldsteinShirley HassonMarilyn HaverGail Herman
Ben SmithMichael StaggsBetty SteinmetzMarilyn Tanner
Lori WeilRhonda Weinberg
Sylvia WrightWe welcome all who would like to
volunteer! Please contact Robin Gotlieb at (205) 933-8037, ext. 238.
Each month, tEmplE Emanu-El
choosEs a spEcific rEcipiEnt for our tzEdakah Box
Urban MinistryUrban Ministry is the inner city ministry of the United Methodist Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Their mission is to serve poor and low-income persons in the Birmingham area with programs of compassion and wholeness. Compassion programs address immediate human needs, while wholeness programs address longterm human needs. Although Urban Ministry maintains its historic identity as a faith-based organization, all of their programs are offered on a completely non-sectarian basis.
The Clothing Bank is grateful for all the generous donations we have received. We still need men's casual shoes, pants and long-sleeved shirts. We are also needing plus-size women's clothing and shoes in size 9 or larger.
We're calling all knitters and crocheters. We are trying to build up a stock of hats, scarves, and mitten/gloves for the winter. Any size is great, but we serve mostly men. We are also happy to accept donations of leftover or unneeded yarn.
Special thanks to the Hermione & Edward Friend Community Fund of the Grafman Endowment Fund for providing materials to facilitate our new Temple Emanu-El Clothes Bank.
Don't forget about the TEE Clothing Bank!
Feeling Gelty 2018
We have the cure for feeling guilty this holiday season by Feeling Gelty! We are excited to report this year we will be teaming up with Trinity United Methodist Church and will once again be giving back to the community by partnering with Urban Ministry for our Feeling Gelty Program. Urban Ministry was founded in 1978 and it helps those living in the West End Community. They offer several programs from gardening to homeless prevention to a life skills internship AND they have a ‘pay as you can’ Community Cafe.
We will be collecting gifts and opening a 'Christmas Store' for families with children between the ages of 1-17. There are several different opportunities in which you can give this year: Volunteering, purchasing gifts or making a donation.
Don't have time to go shopping? Just make a contribution to the Tikun Olam fund by Friday, December 8 and we will do your shopping for you!
For more information, please contact Anne Ovson at 205.616.8551 or [email protected]. Also, please be on lookout for Sign Up Genius!
We will be collecting gifts through December 8, 2018. The “store” will be open on Saturday, December 15 from
10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Volunteers will be needed from 8:30 am on!
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The ”T” Word Join us for Adult Evening Torah Study on Wednesdays 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM! Torah study goes beyond Saturday morning as we dig even deeper into the weekly parsha. What is that Biblical text really trying to say? We will discuss, break-apart, and come up with some likely and unlikely theories during this hour. Bring your own beverage and we will provide the Torah!
Adult Volunteer Choir – Thursdays – 6 PM to 7 PM – Music Room 2nd FloorMusic is the language of the soul. Let your music sing as we bring back our Temple Emanu-El choir! We would love to have you as a choir member. Open to everyone 18 and older who is interested in music, fun, and friends.
Temple TripsAre you hoping to meet new people in our congregation? How about finding time to have fun in Birmingham with your family and/or friends? Temple Trips are an opportunity to enjoy parts of Birmingham with our congregation in a casual and fun way. Meet by the gift shop 30 minutes before start time to head to the event.
December 4 – Birmingham Art Museum – 10 AM
Engagement - Community – Kehillah
For more information or to register, Contact Monika Singletary, our Director of Congregational Engagement at [email protected] or 933-8037, ext 213.
Temple Emanu-El now has a BLOG! Are you interested in writing? Send your blog submissions to [email protected]. View our blog at: templeemanuelbirmingham.wordpress.com
FREE Cyber-Seniors ClassesLearn to use your Smartphone, Tablet, or Laptop, working one-on-one with UAB and/or Samford students.
Cyber- Seniors classes are free, but registration is required. Contact Jennifer at [email protected] or 205.278.7118, for information about upcoming classes.
Collat Jewish Family Services is proud to offer these classes in partnership with UAB, Samford University and Cyber Seniors.
Lunch & LearnsOur Lunch and Learn is held monthly in the library. Bring your own lunch and enjoy an interactive discussion.
Nov 7 at 12 PM Lunch & Learn - Caught in the Act of Having Fun Learn about the health benefits of laughter, socialization, and fun activities. The discussion will be facilitated by Columbia Cottage in Mountain Brook.
Dec 7 at 12 PM Lunch & Learn - Zero Waste: Ideas and Tips With news about rising levels of plastic in the oceans and the connection between waste management and environmental injustice, reducing your waste is a positive way to make a difference.
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As we approach of secular holiday season, may we be ever mindful of how our Jewish values intertwine with our Thanksgiving holiday. May we forever be grateful for those who bring meaning, purpose and love into our lives.
How to Have a Jewish Thanksgiving
1. Begin the meal with HaMotzi (Baruch Atah Adonai, Eloheinu Melech Ha-olam, HaMotzi Lechem Min HaAretz: Blessed are you, Adonai our God, who brings forth bread from the earth).
2. Have a Challah with your Thanksgiving meal.
3. Encourage your guests to each bring two canned food items to collect and deliver to a food bank or shelter the next day.
4. Read Jewish prayers of thanksgiving, like psalms (Hodu Ladonai Ki Tov, Ki Lolam Chasdo: Give thanks to God, for God is good) or another prayer, such as:
“As we gather together on this Thanksgiving Day, surrounded by loved ones and friends, let us pause for a moment to express our gratitude and to commit ourselves to seek to fulfill the best of the potential within us. May we strive, through both deeds and words, for greater love and thankfulness within our families, our communities, our nation and all society. May we never be too busy to pause and say “thanks” to each other and to You for all our blessings. Blessed are You, O God, the source of these gifts and more.”
5. Do a volunteer activity on Thanksgiving Day, either before or after your meal!
6. Fulfill the obligation to feed the hungry, by providing a meal at our local charities.
7. Have a “left-overs” Shabbat meal the day after Thanksgiving!
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving, Lynda Gutcheon, Interim Director of Education
Being Grateful YOUTH & EDUCATION
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, Nov. 4Religious School 9:30 am
Wednesday, Nov. 7Hebrew School 3:30 pm
TEENs 5:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 11NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Wednesday, Nov. 14Hebrew School 3:30 pm
TEENs 5:30 pm
Sunday, Nov. 18Religious School 9:30 am
Wednesday, Nov. 21NO HEBREW SCHOOL
NO TEENs
Sunday, Nov. 25NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOLWednesday, Nov. 28Hebrew School 3:30 pm
TEENs 5:30 pm
Lynda Gutcheon
Students share their traditions with their future grandchildren...Our 4th graders are studying about how traditions are created in a family through life cycle events and holidays. Here’s how they connected their Consecration to tradition.
Dear Future Grandchild, I am writing to you about my Consecration which I hope you will have too. My Consecration was in first grade. It was very exciting. You go up to the bima and say the Shema using hand signs. You will learn that too. Then the teachers will give you a miniature Torah and a big Hershey bar. It is very, very fun. Your loving Nanna.
Dear Future Grandchildren, I’m about to tell you all about Consecration. You will go up in front of the congregation on a Friday night. You will be in first grade. You sing the Shema and another song. You get a tiny, tiny, tiny Torah and a big Hershey bar the size of the tiny Torah. The experience was lovely. I really enjoyed it. Love, Grandpa
Happy AnniversaryThis year Richard Friedman will be honored at the Israel Bonds evening on Sunday, November 11th. The Birmingham Jewish Federation/Foundation will honor two other outstanding members of our community that evening:
• Susan J. Goldberg Distinguished Volunteer Award - Ronne Hess
• Joanie Plous Bayer Young Leadership Award - Robin Bromberg
A light reception kicks off the evening at Temple Beth -El at 4:15 pm, with a program following at 5:00 pm. No financial contributions are required and all are welcome.
If you are considering the purchase of an Israel Bond to honor this year's recipients, in addition to purchasing the bond directly through the Israel
Bonds Office, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through the Rabbi Grafman Endowment Fund. We will combine all donations
with our own gift from the Endowment Fund to purchase a larger bond in order to receive a higher rate of interest. Please contact Jann Blitz at
What a wonderful way to pay tribute to this year's honorees, make an investment in your congregation, and show your support for the State of
Israel!
2018 Annual Community Event
Are you navigating aging for yourself,
a parent or another loved one?
Sign up for a FREE Nov. 2 Lunch and Learn program on “Navigating Aging” from Collat Jewish Family Services! This program, from 11:45 am – 1 pm at Emmet O’Neal Library, will include a box lunch generously provided by Protective Life Corporation.Panelists include:Lynn Campisi, Elder Law AttorneyStu Jaffe, LCSW, CJFS Clinical Director
Gail Schuster, LCSW, CJFS Social Worker
There is no charge but registration is required, and space is limited! To sign up, contact Erika Marx, or [email protected] or 205.879.3438.
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November 2-3Norman Adelman
Karl Meyer ApplebaumJudy Clay Warren Bartos
Ida K. BeimanRose Belitsky
Leonore Wolk BermanJulian L. Bernheim
Max BinderMollie Bowman Blach
Melvin BluesteinJim Brady
Helen CohenFrank Simpson Cook, Sr.
Mia CusmariuMildred CutterDavid Ebinger
Carl M. FeldmanHinky Gold
Volosova GoldaMiriam Goldberg
Rose Feldman GoldnerEugene Goldstein
Gloria Meisel GreenbergPatricia HamrickPauline B. HarrisMervyn Helper
Bernice G. HirschElmer F. JaspanJoel Kaplowitz
Pearl Handler KesslerLucille Kilcullen
Charles D. KlotzmanTodd KormanRichard Lewitz
Lillian LivingstonBerney B. Loveman
Alvin MartinHarold P. Matles
Hilda MendelsohnRhea Morse
Fay Oppenheim OdessIlhan M. Ozer
Claudette PetrofskyAlvin Rich
Eleanor Levy RosemanRuth D. Rosenberger
Hyman RosnerEdward N. Salomon
John SandsonM. Edna Schoen
David SchultzGoldye B. Shandler
Allan I. SirkinRalph L. Solomon
Efrim StatnikoffBernard Steiner
Milton "Buddy" StermanPaul ThompsonBeatrice TuckerApril Lee WeilMaurie Weil
Jennie Esther WiatrakPaul Wiener
Estelle YassemFira Zaidis
November 9-10Leanore Aland
David Jay Appelbaum
Larry BarasHerbert J. Baum, Jr.
Herman M. BeckHelen Berland
Sol BerryIsadore BonfieldAdolph BrazinskiMarion Breyer
Donald H. BroudyBenjamin Cohen
Robyn CohenLawrence Cohn
Bessie S. CooperManuel DorskyRenee EngelSharon Felder
Blanche FredericksLawrence Friedman
Bill GlandonClarence GluckJoseph Gotlieb
Hortense HelzbergHoward J. Helzberg
Minnie HudsonMolly Schulman Isenberg
Margaret JohnsonFreda Josephs
Florence Rice LebensburgerNorman Lefkovits
Phillip LevittSadie Levy
Sadye Lichtenstein LewisMilton MackGerson May
James Bowman Monroe
Sophie Varlow NedossJack Odess
Benjamin PattersonHarry RosenblumRose S. SchwartzAlwyn ShugermanEmanuel Solomon
Natalie Gordon SperlingHarry M. Strauss, Sr.
Lillie WeinsteinEstelle Wertheimer
Alvin WolinKenneth Eisner Wyker
November 16-17
Gail S. BayerJoanie Bayer
Alvin BearmanEdward Berman
Evelyn BlumMargaret L. BlumenthalBabcia-Maria Brzezinska
Nina F. CohenJames Joseph Crapia
Joe DannisTaft Epstein
Hernando FrancoMarion W. FreehlingHerman GoldsteinJay Randall Gotlieb
Mollie GotliebJacob Greenberg
Freda Newfield GreenfieldHelen Friedman Gregg
Eric Hirschowitz
May the beauty of their lives shine forever, and may we always bring honor to their memory.Yahrzeits
Our Yahrzeits
Our Yahrzeits Our Yahrzeits 11Our Yahrzeits 11
Elias InzelbuchMartin "Marty" Jacobs
Rose JaffeNathan Aaron Kahn
Harry KochScott Kraselsky
Paul LandeMaurice Lapidus
Sol LewyDavid Gordon Lyon
Flora MayViktor Melekhin
Barbara S. MichaelMargaret MillerBeckie Pearl
Gerald PopkinLena RoobinLouis Royal
Grace E. SalsLillian Schultz
Helen Heffler SilvermanJoel Silverman
Abraham Slaughter
Leona Evelyn StamlerReba StraussMuriel SutkerJody Thomas
Martha Susan WeinsteinRoberta YertonBurton Zavelo
November 23-24Harold Athey
Maryln Silverfield AtheyAdolphe E. BerkeHerbert L. Blank
Ray Schall BlatzerEthel Budnick
Marion Wender CohenMichael Jon Cohen
Betty DrewIrma Rae Bloch Erdreich
Estelle ErlickIsaac Louis FabianHermyne R. Fox
Cathy H. Friedman
Noah GardenRose GoodmanIda W. Grafman
Erica GreenBernard GreenbergFrieda GreenhouseLouis Henry HirshNancy Hoffman
Betty Ann JacobsonJay Evan Kaufman
Sepia LevyFrances Mack
Herman MarcusSarah MeadowsMarilyn Michael
Dan MillerSharon PattersonBertha PeresmanHazel Randman
Phillip ReissDavid Rich
Phyllis Russell RogersSigmund Rosen
Elaine Koppel SaagBeatrice Schnee
Dora Weinstein SchreibmanBenjamin Sears
Albert SegalAnne Shiland
Abraham SiegelIrving M.(Boots) Silverfield
Eddy SokolStella Waites
Elizabeth Kronenberg Weinstein
Jean WeinsteinDr. Gil Wideman
Irwin WolfAbraham L. Swartz
Bill TwyfordAnna Franklin Weil
Marjorie Ellman WeinsteinRobert Weinstein
Albert Zern
May the beauty of their lives shine forever, and may we always bring honor to their memory.Yahrzeits
Our Yahrzeits
**If you are interested in purchasing a plot in Block 36 at Elmwood Cemetery that a congregant is trying to sell, please contact our Executive Director, Robin Gotlieb,
CONDOLENCES TO... the family of Mrs. Judy Estrach Abroms of Mountain Brook, AL on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Judy was preceded in death by her son, Andy. She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Harold Abroms; children Candy (Stephen) Berman, Jim (Louise) Abroms, and Gina (Pete) Genz; grandchildren Justin (Mara) Berman, Alyza (Justin) Milrad, Lila (Steve) Fair, Michelle (Jon) Leven, David Abroms, Sarah (Abe) Kunin; and great grandchildren Ella, Avery and Davis Berman, Kayla, Ethan and Talia Milrad, Simon and Claire Leven, Blakely and Devyn Fair, Andrew and Haley Kunin and Mason and Charlotte Ogrin.
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Donations to our General Temple and Endowment Funds, and the Unrestricted Named Endowment Funds provide the greatest Flexibility to respond to our congregation’s changing needs.
We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support our congregation by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions. Thank you for the following gifts received through October 9, 2018.
General & Unrestricted Funds
Sonny Gulino, brother-in-law of Ed Meyerson by Faye & Robert LevinAlan Greenwald by Dixie & Joe HagedornMahlon Hartselle, Jr., father of Mary Lynne Capilouto by Harry Bayer by Cinda & Larry Goldberg by Julie & Howard Koch by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Jamie & Greg Odrezin by Susan & Andy Rotenstreich by Judy & Jimmy RotenstreichMike Kanner by Wendy & Warren Martin
In Memory Of:Andrew Abroms by Nancy & Glenn Goedecke by Joyce HelzbergMax Beck, Sr. by Lucy & Buddy SchulhaferHerbert Besser by Ginger & Jerry HeldCharles Bryant by Wanda & Ross CohenEleanor Cersosky by Wendy & Warren MartinIlene Egerman by Ferne SeigelHarry Elmets by Laurie & Greg Elmets
Mervyn Epsman, brother of Lynne Cohen by Mary Lynne & Eli Capilouto by Helene Elkus by Marian & Ronny Epstein by Linda & Doug Friedman by Cathy & Paul Friedman by Bill Goldman by Gail & Charles Herman by Ilene & Ken Johnson by Ferne SeigelEli Elstricher by Barbara & Henry Helzberg by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Judy & Jimmy RotenstreichElise Goldman by Marian & Ronny Epstein
The Grafman Endowment Fund Annual Gift Program Is HerePledges are due by December 31stIn the past few weeks you should have received your Grafman Endowment Fund Annual Report, which included information about our Annual Endowment Gift program for 2018. This special program provides an opportunity for every member to participate in building this legacy for our Temple’s future.
Please join the 290 members who annually make gifts to support our Temple in this important way. We welcome annual gifts at all levels — from $25 or whatever amount feels comfortable.
An Added Benefit: Those members who make gifts of $250 or more, receive thirty (30) complimentary Endowment acknowledgements (in Honor of, in Memory of, etc.) Those making a gift of at least $100 receive ten (10) acknowledgements and also benefit from the convenience of being able to simply phone in or e-mail their acknowledgement information.
Pledges are due by December 31; however, you have until June 30 to make your gift.
TOGETHER. Today. Tomorrow. Together, we can help enhance our congregation today, as well as ensure its vibrancy for tomorrow’s generations. Thank you for your consideration and support!
For details, contact the Endowment Fund Office: 933-8397 or [email protected]
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Ronnie Leaf by Marian & Ronny EpsteinBernice Marx by Lisa T. MarxGreta Melamed by Laurie & Greg ElmetsBabs Perlman by Harry Bayer by Joan Becker by Rosalyn Bloomston by Sandra & Alan Berman by Faye Bernstein by Sandra Jaffe & Barry Dreayer by Lee & Rick Dunsmore by Cinda & Larry Goldberg by Bill Goldman by Dixie & Joe Hagedorn by Joyce Helzberg by Sandy Koplon by Joan & Mike Krawcheck by Jerry Lapidus by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Faye & Robert Levin by Norma Long by Letty & Bob Marcus by Ann Marks by Candy & Ed Meyerson by Jamie & Greg Odrezin by Betsy & Peter Printz by Marian & Myron Radwin by Judy & Jimmy Rotenstreich by Lucy & Buddy Schulhafer by Ferne Seigel by Sandra & Larry Shulman by Wendy & Frank Siegal by Ruth Siegler by Barbara & Howard SokolAnne S. Petrofsky by Mark PetrofskyIda Berman Rosen by Nancy & David DenneyRichard Routman, brother of Donna Goldberg by Helene Elkus by Ilene & Ken Johnson
Shirley Snow by Cheryl Ann SnowJoyce Miller Vincent, sister of Herbie Miller by Marian & Ronny EpsteinEleanor Ulin by Ferne SeigelMargie Weinstein by Helene ElkusMorris Weisberg by Joan & Don Weisberg Wishing Good Health To:Betty Goldstein by Amy & Michael SaagMarvin Lazarus by Wendy & Frank SiegalAllan Morris by Joan & Don WeisbergHoward Roskin by Ashley & Jon LewisMurray Tanner by Joyce & Joe Lichtenstein
In Honor Of: Birth of Ciera Rayne Cline, granddaughter of Betsy & Peter Printz by Ashley & Jon LewisSpecial Anniversary of Cissy & Leonard Held by Marian & Ronny Epstein by Mitzi Goldstein by Amy & Michael Saag by Lucy & Buddy Schulhafer by Sandra & Larry ShulmanSherron & Allan Goldstein for the wonderful Break-the-Fast by Marian & Ronny EpsteinHigh Holy Day Services by Barbara & Henry Helzberg Marilyn Pipkin for beautiful music during Kol Nidre services by Letty & Bob MarcusJoel Rotenstreich for his service to the Jewish community by Dixie & Joe Hagedorn
Your contributions through our “Temple Tributes” help to
support Temple Emanu-El’s annual operations and activities, and further build our Grafman Endowment Fund
to enrich our congregation…now and forever.
To make a Tribute Gift to either a temple or an endowment fund, please contact the Endowment Office at
A list of all our funds is available on the back of the calendar insert in this bulletin, and on our website at www.ourtemple.org.
Our Endowment
Funds at WorkWe greatly appreciate the
enhancements provided by the following funds of the Grafman Endowment Fund enriching our
Youth and Education programming over the past few months:
Betty & Robert Loeb Education Fund for underwriting 6 months of Shalom Yoga for the children in the our Discovery School.
Gail & Jeffrey Bayer Fund for Religious Education for enriching our first months of Religious School with:
fun sweets and a special Children’s Theatre “mock-trail” performance on the first day or Religious School new carpet featuring Hebrew letters for the 2nd Grade classroom a guest appearance for a unique Good Morning Sunshine service focused on “scape goats”
Our Tributes14
CANTOR JESSICA ROSKIN DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn Memory Of:Sam Morse by Patricia DeesByron Sparber by Ingrid & Howard RoskinIn Honor Of:Marriage of Jonathan Horn to Tammy Caldwell by Susan AndrewsCantor Jessica Roskin by Elizabeth A. Prosch
Designated Temple Funds
Gifts to these “immediate use” funds fulfill special needs beyond the scope of what dues and tuition fees are able to provide.
ANDREW ABROMS FLOWER FUNDIn Memory Of:Andrew Abroms by Bunny & Joel Rotenstreich
BLACH FAMILY FUND FOR DUES ENDOWMENTIn Honor Of:Special Anniversary of Cissy & Leonard Held by Nancy & Harold Blach
NINA & NORMAN COHEN NEXT GENERATION FUNDIn Memory Of:Mahlon Hartselle by Lois & David Cohen
RUTH & MARVIN ENGEL CANTORIAL CHAIR & HIGH HOLY DAY CHOIR FUNDIn Memory Of:Mervyn Epsman, Richard Routman and Sandy Seton by Carolyn & Henry Frohsin
SHERRON & ALLAN GOLDSTEIN BREAK-THE-FAST FUNDIn Honor Of:Sherron & Allan Goldstein for the wonderful Break-the-Fast by Bill Goldman by Amy & Michael Saag by Jerome Weinstein by Lori & Jimmy Weil
HANNAH & HYMAN GOLDSTEIN VOLUNTEER FUNDIn Memory Of:Babs Perlman by Debra & Joel Goldstein by Marilyn & Murray TannerMervyn Epsman by Marilyn & Murray TannerEleanor Goldblatt Ulin by Debra & Joel Goldstein
JANIS & PAUL FRIEDMAN FUND FOR DUES ENDOWMENTIn Memory Of:Mervyn Epsman by Cathy & Paul FriedmanIn Honor Of:Special Birthday of Ashley Lewis by Cathy & Paul Friedman
MOLLIE & HERMAN GOTLIEB SANCTUARY PRESERVATION FUNDIn Memory Of:Mervyn Epsman by Marcia UngerWishing Good Health To:Roxanne Travelute by Marcia Unger
Designated Endowment Funds
Contributions to these “perpetual” funds help provide permanent sources of income for special programming and enhancements
for our temple today, as well as for future generations.
CARING COMMITTEE FUNDIn Honor Of:The Caring Committee by Claire Z. Mervis
HONAN FAMILY TORAH STUDY FUNDIn Memory Of:Rabbi Bernard Honan by Lynn & Gary WeinbergerEleanor Ulin by Roxanne Travelute & Michael Honan Wishing Good Health To:Roxanne Travelute by Amy & Michael Saag
RABBI JONATHAN MILLER ENDURING LEGACY FUNDIn Memory Of:Richard Routman by Debbie & Ship Swindal
RABBI MORRIS NEWFIELD FUNDWishing Good Health To:Julie Bluestein Kessler by Carol & B.G. MinismanIn Honor Of:Birth of Ciera Rayne Cline by Carol & B.G. Minisman
REESE FAMILY FUNDIn Memory Of:David Jacobs, Carol Reese and Sol Reese by David Reese
JANET & LEONARD WERTHEIMER FUND FOR DUES ENDOWMENTIn Memory Of:Mervyn Epsman by Janet & Leonard WertheimerIn Honor Of:Birth of Ciera Rayne Cline by Janet & Leonard Wertheimer
TEN-DAY CAMPAIGNIn Memory Of:Jerry & Rita Routman by Michael RoutmanWishing Good Health To:Vitaly Zhuravlev by Clara & Glenn Fleisig
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Clergy Cantor Jessica Roskin, Engel Cantorial Chair Rabbi Jonathan Miller, Rabbi EmeritusSenior Team Robin G. Gotlieb, Executive Director Jann Blitz, Endowment Fund Executive Director Lynda Gutcheon, Interim Director of Education Monika Singletary, Director of Congregational EngagementBoard of Directors Executives Dr. Al Cohn, President Robert Berman, President Elect Charles Collat, Jr., Vice President Dr. Jackie Feldman, Vice President Lisa Bebenek, Secretary Kerry McInerney, Treasurer Ben Weil, Immediate Past President Sherron Goldstein, Presidential Appointment Ronne Hess, Presidential Appointment General Board Laurie Elmets Becky Gordon David Nomberg Eli Pinhas Kit Roth Brittany Saag Candy Meyerson, Endowment Fund Board PresidentAuxiliary Leadership Mark Mussafer, Brotherhood President Sylvia Wright, Sisterhood President
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Temple Emanu-ElCONSECRATION
honoringCharlotte Blair, Blake Dickerson, Jonah Druxman,Emory Goldberg, Nathan Gould, Maren Graham,Reid Hugunine, Eli Kessler, Caroline Lorberbaum,Willa Stockman, Violet Watson and Sam Williams
