MS-603: Rabbi Marc H. Tanenbaum Collection , 1945-1992.

Series G: Speaking Engagements. 1975-1992

Box 109, Folder 8, Palm Beach Synagogue - Scholar-in­Residence [Palm Beach, Fla.]. 23-25 January 1987.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 23RD THRU

SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 1987

Friday Evening Services Start at 8:00 P.M.

Oneg Shabbat will follow

The Alan H. Cummings SCHOLAR'S WEEKEND FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23RD STARTING AT 8:00 P.M.·

THRU SUNDAY, JANUARY 25TH PRESENTS RABBI MARC H. TANENBAUM, Scholar-in-Residence

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FRIDAY EVENING:

SATURDAY LUNCHEON:

SUNDAY BRUNCH:

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fie"""" ~ ad V~ It Is a distinct honor for Temple Emanu-EI to have as their scholar-in-residence Inter­nationally recognized RAlBi MARC H. TANENBAUM, Director of International Rela­tions of the American jewish Committee. RAJBI TANENBAUM was recently designated as "one of the ten mosl lnfluenflol and respected relig ious leaders In America," and described In New York Magazine as " the foremost Jewish ecumenlcolleoder In the world today,"

The highlight of each adult educotlon season of Temple Emonu-Ells the $cholar's Weekend. This seventh anniversary year Temple Emonu-EI Is honoring . and dedicating this even! to, "THE TtMPLE'S LATE PAST PRESIDENT. ALAN H. CUMMINGS. It was during his term 0( office that the Adult Education Committee and the Institute of learning were formed. ALAN CUMMINGS nurtured. guided and supported the committee as It matured over a period of six years. He fi rmly believed that It was a most important and Integral part of Temple life.

MIlS. MARJORIE LYNN, wife of Temple President Dr . Richard A. lynn. will c ha ir a nd host this instructive. stimulating a nd enterta ining three-day gala weekend.

TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF PALM BEACH 190 North County Road

Palm Beach, Florida 334BO Phone: (305) B32-0B04

JOEL CHAZIN ........................... RABBI DAVID FEUER ....... : ................. CANTOR RICHARD A. LYNN, M.D .............. _ . PRESIDENT MORRIE COHEN ............. GENERAL CHAIRMAN FRANCES KORN ........... HOSPITALITY CHAIRMAN

THE SCHOLAR'S WEEKEND INCLUDES:

Friday Evening Oneg Shoggat Saturday Luncheon Saturday Evening Patrons' Reception

and Havdalah Service for Temple Members Sunday Morning Breakfast

The Alan H. Cummings Scholar's Weekend CommlHee

MARJORIE LYNN. CHAIRMAN

Jonas Barenholtz Dee Cohen Samuel Gofssyeff Esther Gottesman Irene Greenbaum Frances Korn

Beatrice Levy Solomon Rap hael Sydney Solomon Muriel Stern Lee Theiss Morrie Cohen, ex-offlclo

PROGRAM INFORMATION: One subscription fee from TEMPlE MEMHRS entities you to the enllre PJoorom InclUding the lunch· eon, breakfosl and THE PATRONS' RECEPnON at the BllTMOlf In the FIESTA ROOM. For NON-TEMPLE MEMHRS and FRIENDS 0 seporale fee Is charged which Includes the luncheon and breakfast. For INFORMATION or lor a brochu/s, call the TEMPlE OfFICE at I32..o,().t.

Oneg Shabbat sponsored by Temple Sisterhood - Al l Welcome 'Nole the change In time from the usual 8: 15

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'!be hIchllgbt of each adult eelu­caUoa seaaoa of Temple Emaou· Ells \be Scholan' W .... ..., Tbla year Is Ita 7th IDDlvenary and Temple Emauu-E1 Is boooriJJ& and dedlcallDc \be .. ent ID \be temple'. &:,...-...1, \be late Alan B. .....Inp.

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Scholar'. W .... ..., wW be 0b­served lor three days - Friday, Sa_y ODd _y, Jao. %S, Z4 IDd 2&.

The temple's Scbolar-ID-Res1-deDce will be Rabbi Marc H. Tan­enbaum, director of international relations of the American Jewish Coogress. Rabbi Teoeobaum re­ceoUy was designated as "one of the 10 most influential and re-

spected religious leaders ilt America," and described ill NeW. Yodmap"Mu'-rbefw .t

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IScholar From Page 1---• topic will be " Jewish Unity -; '['breats and Challenges." , Marjorie Lynn, wife of temple • president Or. Richard A. Lynn, • will chair and bost the event. ; Scholar's Weekend begins with I tbe Friday evening Sabbath ser­' vice followed by an Oneg Shab­~ bat. 'It continues Saturday mom­I ing with Sabbat Service, followed , by a catered luncbeon.

Saturday evening, Jan. 24, is • the date for the gala patron's re­: ception at the Biltmore Fiesta I Room. The weekend concludes t Sunday morning with a short ser­f vice, followed by a Sunday

bruncb and closing remarks by I Rabbi Tanenbaum. l One subscription fee of $45 per ! person entitles temple members to attend all programs and the

, pIa patron's reception. Non-members and friends of

, Temple Emanu-El are invited to ' .ttend the tbree-day weekend t programs at a cost of $45 per person, which does not include

• the patron's reception. . I For information, reservations 1' 01' tickets, call 832-0804. , • •

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Rabbi Marc H. Tanenbaum American Jewi s h Committee 165 East 56th Street New York, N. Y. 10022

Dear Rabbi Tanenbaum :

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Due to personal reasons , Mrs. Genevieve M. Silberman has resigned as Chairman of The Alan H. Cummings Scholar's Weekend Committee . We are pleased that Mrs. Ma rj or ie Lynn, wi f e o f Temple President Dr. Richard A. Lynn, has g r aciously accepted the Chair ­manship .

The Adult Education Committee is honored that you have agreed to be our Scholar-in- Residence. The pro­gram will run from Friday evening, January 23rd, through Sunday, early afternoon, January 25th .

We have made reservations for you, and hopefully for Mrs. Tanenbaum, at the Heart Of Palm Beach Hotel, 160 Royal Palm Way, Palm Beach from January 23, through the 25th. If you would like to arrive a day earlier, we would be pleased to provide hospitality as well .

We would appreciate your sending your flight schedule so that we can make c ertain that ho tel transport a ti oD arrangements can be made.

Your participation in the Alan H. Cummings Scholar's weekend program will be as follows:

1. Friday evening services, your first lecture in the Sanctuary ; approximately 30- 40 minutes One9 Shabbat will follow.

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2. Shabbat morning service, you will comment on the Torah portion.

3. At the completion of the Shabbat Service, a luncheon will be served. After lunch, your second lecture will be delivered, approximately 45 minutes to one hour .

4. On Satur day evening, a Patron ' s Reception in your honor wi~l be held a t the Bi ltmora ' s Fiesta Room. After the Havdalah Service and refreshments, you will conduct a dialogue, in an informal setting, for approxima tely 20- 30 minutes.

5 . A brief Sunday morning worship service will be followed by breakfast . After breakfast, you will deliver your third and closing lecture, approx i mately 45 minutes to one hour .

In summary, you will deliver three lectures, one Torah portion commentary, and lead one dialogue . Our brochure, copy enclosed, has listed your umbrella theme as "Jewish Unity - Threats and Challenges." For both the flyer and the program, we respectfully request that you send us the title for each of the three lectures. I have enclosed samples of last year's flyer and program for your infor­mation. Rabbi Joel Chazin, Cantor David Feuer, Mrs. Marjorie Lynn and the members of the Adult Education Committee are really excited, and look forward with great anticipation to your visit. We can assure you of a warm reception from Temple Officers, Trustees and members.

~allY yours,

t-10rrie Co en General Chairman Adult Education Committee

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cc: Rabbi Joel Chazin Cantor David Feuer Marjorie Lynn Helene Cummings Solomon Raphael Frances Korn Temple Office

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Rabbi Marc H. Tanenbaum 165 E. 56th Street New York City

Dear Rabb i Ta nenbaum,

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June 4, 1986

This letter will confirm your appearance at Temple Emanu-El , in Palm Beach, Florida, on January 23d, 24th , and 25th, 1987, as our Schol ar in residence.

As Bet forth in our previous conversation, the fee will be $3,000, to include lodging and meals.

The weekend activities begin at Fr iday evening services , where you will make your initia l presentation , in lieu of the Rabbi's sermon. On Sat­urday morning , some of our previous scholars have disdussed the Torah portion of the week , inasmuch as the second pres entation is made at the luncheon session , fo l lowing ser vices . Actually , our committee has not as yet met to dis cuss the format , but that will be the time for your second presentation . A rece ption for subscr ibers is held Sa turday even­ing, beginning wi th Havdalah , at which time an informal question and answer period has formerly been beld . Following the Shah.rit service on Sunday morning , a brunch is scheduled , when the final and SUMmariz­ing presentation is made .

The brochure which you enclosed, cir cling topics of a previous seminar , lists an overall topic, IIJEWISH UNITY-- TRREATS AND CHALJ....to.~GESII , and two other topics ba6ed on the above . We will require the third pre sen. tation for Sunday morning , s o we would appreciate your giving that some thought and then informing UB , for future pUblicity .

~Thank you for the biographicsl material , Rabbi Ta nenbaum. My overall cha irman has r equested that I ask you for some IIpersonal" background, 8 S to your education, etc . If you can comply, we will appreciate it.

Should you be able to arrive on Thursday the 22nd , or early in the day on Friday , the 23d, we would be able to perhaps arrange for an inte rview with the local TV station a s well as the Jewish press. Please advise us accoddingly.

I will appreciate hearing from you at your ea rliest pos sibl e convenience so t hat we will have it , officially, in writing , that you will appear here on the above ~iven dates. Also, your response to my questions will be very much appreciated.

I hope that you will be able to re l ax and enjoy a pleasant summer .

Cordially yours ,

.~Jj'~~-hL-(Mrs . Henry T. Silb rmsn) Scholar'S \</eekend Chairman

The INSTITUTE OF LEARNING of THE ADULT EDUCATION COMMITTEE

is grateful to the following for their support:

GRAND BENEFACTORS

Mr. " Mr,. Nathan Appleman Mr. " Mr,. JonlS Bafenholtz Mr. " Mr •. Chilies 88sslne Mr. " Mr • . Arthur B. Belfer Mr. " Mrs. Alln H. Cummings MI. " MIll. Stanley M. Kltz

Mr. & Mr • • Vlc lor Adler Mrs. esther Gottesman Mr. " Mr • . Irving KOfn Mr. " MIl. Robert Korn

Or, Ashier ear·lev and Dr. HIVlvI Ungen.uer

Mr • • Irena Greenbaum Mr. D. Paul Jacooy

Mr. MUfllY M. Leeds Mr. " Mrs. Samuel Levy Of. " Mr • . Richard A. Lynn Mr. " Mra. H. Bert Mack Mr. " Mr • . Jerome Margulies Mr • . Ind, Parlser

BENEFACTORS

Mr. " Mr .. Philip Kraut Mr. " Mrs. c.n leI! Mrs. Lillian lei! Mr. " Mr. A' Plcka,

SPONSORS

Dr. '" Mr • • Albert Kielman Mr • . Millon Kramer Mr. Joseph Mandelbaum Mr, " MIl. Joseph Pokart

Mr •. Ida Rapoport Mfl. Oorolhy H. Aaulbord MI. " Mrs. Burton P. Rasnick Mr. & Mr • . Jack Raenlck Mr. & Mre. Sldne~ Sleuson Mr. ' Mrs. uwrence J. 51011 Mr. & Mr • . Morton Wiener

Mr. ' Mrs. Irvlog Pelrleleln Mr. & Mrs. Irving Rosen Mr. , Mrs. Joeeph Slllr Temple Men'S Club Temple Sisterhood

Mr. , Mrs. Philip G. Radlauer Mr. , Mre. Hlrry savin Mr. , Mrs. Max SlSln Mr. , Mf1I. Herman L Weisman Mr. , Mrs. louis Welublill

HOSPITALITY COMMITIEE

Deo Cohon Ellie Gideon Irene Greenbeum

Franoefl Kom, Ch,lmMn

Anill Levy Selma Mulson Lillian AaptIMl

Rea. Rosen lhal S~IYla Rudkin Bell Welllman

TEMPLE EMANU·EL OF PALM BEACH JOEL CHAZIN ................................................... . .. RABBI DAVID FEUER .................... .. . .. . . ................. , ...... CANTOR RICHARD A. LYNN, M.D ........... . .. . . .. ... . .......... , . . . ... . . PRESIDENT MORRIE COHEN .................... . .. .. ............ GENERAL CHAIRMAN

ADULT EDUCATION COMMITIEE

RabbI JOII Cnazln, AcMsor Morrie Cohen, Gen41f81 Chairman Samuel GoIH~alf, Chm. '84-'85

Solomon ~phael, Treasurer Re. ROHnthal, Se<::r8lary

Film F •• llvel Judge William Kapell, Chairman

Mac Rosenthal, Co-Chalrman Wtdnnde,/Thuf'ldl;y ......

IISI Rapoport, Chairman

The AI.n H. Cummings Sehol ..... WlIIlend

Marjorie Lynn, Chairman

FrilSI, Forum Sef'M Muriel Siern, Chairman

$lllemood LI.lson BNtrlc. Levy

Publlcll, Sidney Solomon, Chairman

ComminM Polly Apl.1

Kalman Aplel , M.O. Mervin Birger Ceo Coho"

ElihIr Gallesman Irene Greenbaum Jessica Johnson

Pearl Rasnick

MlW}orle 51011 Lee Thelse

Bell Weillman SPECIAL SUPPORT

PrlnlllV­Morrie Cohen

SoIomoo Raphael Fund ~I.IIV­

Jona. Barenhollz. C""'_ Irene Greenbeum

Frances Korn Philip Rldlauer Sol~_

Pearl Resnick

TEMPLE EMANU·EL OF PALM BEACH

THE ALAN H. CUMMINGS

SCHOLAR'S WEEKEND COMMITTEE

OF ADULT EDUCATION

January 23rd thru 25th, 1987

The Alan H. Cummings Scholar's Weekend Committee

MARJORIE LYNN, CHAIRMAN

Jonas Barenhol tz Dee Cohen Samuel Gofseyeff Esther Gottesman Irene Greenbaum Frances Korn

Beatrice levy Solomon Raphael Sydney Solomon Muriel Stern lee Thelse Morrie Cohen, ex-officio

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THE ALAN H. CUMMINGS SCHOLAR'S WEEKEND

FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 23,1987,8:00 P.M.

FRIDAY EVENING SERVICE Rabbi Chazln and Cantor Feuer

COMMENTS Rabbi Chazln

WELCOME Dr. Richard A. Lynn, Temple President

AN UPDATE Morrie Cohen, Chairman, Adult Education

INTRODUCTION OF RABBI TANENBAUM Marjorie Lynn, Chairman, Scholar's Weekend

LECTURE "Jews and the World Condit/on" Rabbi Tanenbaum

ONEG SHABBAT Wershaw Social Hall SPONSORED BY TEMPLE SISTERHOOD

SATURDAY MORNING, JANUARY ,24,9:30 A.M.

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE

COMMENTARY TORAH PORTION

Rabbi Chazln and Cantor Feuer

Rabbi Chazln

SHABBAT LUNCHEON Wershaw Social Hall For Contributors to Scholar's Weekend

SPONSORED BY MR. & MRS. JACK RESNICK

Presiding

Molzland Birkel Hemezon

Greetings

Marjorie Lynn

Cantor Feuer

Dr. Richard A. Lynn

Solo "Ma Gadlu Ma'asecha, Adonal" Cantor David Feuer How Great Are Thy Deeds, 0 Lord! Selections from Psalm 92

Introduction 01 Rabbi Tanenbaum Irene Greenbaum

LECTURE "FantsUelsm, Violence and Pluralism " Rabbi Tanenbaum

CONCLUDING REMARKS Rabbi Joel Chazln

SATURDAY EVENING, JANUARY 24, 1987, 7:30 P.M.

PATRON'S RECEPTION For Benefactors, Sponsors and Patrons SPONSORED BY MRS. ALAN H. CUMMINGS

At the BILTMORE FIESTA ROOM 150 Bradley Place, Palm Beach (Valet Parking)

Presiding

Havdalah Service

Welcome

Songf.st

DIALOGUE

Concluding Remarks

Frances Kern

Cantor David Feuer

Dr. Richard A. Lynn

Cantor Feuer and Hope Cramer

Rabbi Tanenbaum

Morrie Cohen

SUNDAY MORNING, JANUARY 25, 9:30 A.M.

MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE

BREAKFAST

Rabbi Joel Chazln and Solomon Raphael

Warshaw Social Hall For Contributors to Scholar's Weekend

SPONSORED BY MR. & MRS. JONAS BARENHOLTZ

Presiding

Motzl end Birkel Hamezon

Jonas Barenholtz

Cantor Feuer

Solo "Ven a Yld gelt In Shul" Cantor David Feuer When 8 Jew goes to Synagogue

Introduction of Rabbi Tanenbaum Jonas Barenholtz

LECTURE "Jewish Unity and Diversity" Rabbi Tanenbaum

SUMMARY Rabbi Joel Chazln

CONCLUSION Dr. Richard A. Lynn