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6930 Alpha Road / Dallas, Texas 75240-3698 / 972-661-1810 / FAX 972-661-2636
E-mail: [email protected] / Facebook: Temple Shalom Dallas / Website: www.templeshalomdallas.org
MARCH 2015 ADAR/NISSAN 5775 VOLUME 49 NO. 8
Temple Shalom 2nd Night Community Passover Seder Saturday, April 4 • 6:00 PM
Temple Shalom Radnitz Social Hall
Rabbi Paley and Rabbi Boxman will lead our Seder.
RSVP by March 30th! $5 per Person Late Fee after this date if space is available.
Questions? Contact Temple Shalom at (972) 661-1810.
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SERVICES
FRIDAY March 6
Ki Tissa / Exodus 30:11 - 31:17 6:30 PM - Service
Epstein Chapel
SATURDAY March 7
10:30 AM - Bat Mitzvah Carmen Mallini
daughter of Leanne Mallini & Karen Morguloff
Epstein Chapel
10:30 AM - Morning Worship Sanctuary
5:00 PM - Bar Mitzvah
Austin Lindsey son of Mindy & Norman Lindsey
Sanctuary
FRIDAY March 13
Vayakhel - Pekudei / Exodus 35:1 - 37:16 6:30 PM - Service
Epstein Chapel
6:30 PM - Blue Jean Shabbat 6th - 12th Graders
Boardroom
SATURDAY March 14
10:30 AM - B’nei Mitzvah Haden & Alexis Cavalli
children of Beverly & Allan Kerr Sanctuary
10:30 AM - Morning Worship
Epstein Chapel
5:00 PM - Bar Mitzvah Ethan Liebnick
son of Nicole & Matthew Liebnick Sanctuary
FRIDAY March 20
Vayikra / Leviticus 1:1 - 2:16 6:00 PM - Munchkins Minyan
Rabiner Children’s Library
6:30 PM - Shabbat Service Epstein Chapel
Confirmation Retreat Begins
6:00pm Temple Shalom
SATURDAY March 21
10:30 AM - Morning Worship Epstein Chapel
FRIDAY
March 27 Tzav / Leviticus 6:1 - 7:10
6:30 PM - Service Epstein Chapel
Shalom Leadership Development Dinner
7:30pm - Radnitz Social Hall
SATURDAY March 28
10:30 AM - Morning Worship Epstein Chapel
6:30pm Friday Services are preceded
by a 6:00pm Wine & Cheese
Reception
Wednesday, March 4
Radnitz Social Hall
The fun begins at 6:30pm!
Our Purim SchPiel, “FrOzen,” will begin at 7:00Pm!
Everyone is invited to attend this special Family-Friendly event!
Light Refreshments will be served
No RSVPs necessary. all ages encouraged to attend.
Special surprise announcement from the 50th Anniversary Committee after the Schpiel!
In Place of Next Dor Classes, We All Will be attending the Purim Celebration.
(There still will be Midweek Hebrew That day from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.)
Wednesday, March 4
Radnitz Social Hall
The fun begins at 6:30pm!
Our Purim SchPiel, “FrOzen,” will begin at 7:00Pm!
Everyone is invited to attend this special Family-Friendly event!
Light Refreshments will be served
No RSVPs necessary. all ages encouraged to attend.
Special surprise announcement from the 50th Anniversary Committee after the Schpiel!
In Place of Next Dor Classes, We All Will be attending the Purim Celebration.
(There still will be Midweek Hebrew That day from 4:30pm to 6:00pm.)
March 2015 www.templeshalomdallas.org Page 3
March 2015 B’nei Mitzvah
Carmen Rae Morguloff Mallini
daughter of Leanne Mallini
& Karen Morguloff
Date: March 7
School: Parkhill Junior High
Mitzvah Project: As an equestrian, supports
Equest, which provides therapeutic sports riding
classes and Hippotherapy for the disabled. Also
volunteers at Parkinsons’ Voice Project,
Genesis Women’s Shelter and the North Texas
Food Bank.
Hobbies: Sting Soccer Club, Parkhill Junior High Basketball team,
Equestrian Hunter/Jumping events with her horse, Traveler. All Region
band (plays saxophone). Enjoys competitive sports, French class and
music. Loves outdoors, her dogs, birds and other pets. Treasurer her
first year as member of the National Charity League.
Ethan Liebnick
son of Nicole & Matthew Liebnick
Date: March 14
School: Frankford Middle School
Mitzvah Project: Ethan collected more than
150 lbs of gently-used tennis shoes for World
Wear Project who repairs, sorts, and then
ships them to third world countries. In return
for the shoes, World Wear Project donated
money based on the weight of the shoes collected to the charity of
Ethan’s choice: Operation Kindness.
Hobbies: Lacrosse, basketball, football and playing the trumpet.
Haden Gregory Cavalli
son of Beverly & Allan Kerr
Date: March 14
School: Ereckson Middle School
Mitzvah Project: Haden has taken classes to
become a Prosecuting Attorney for the Teen
Court for the City of Allen. He is also a
member of the mentoring group PALS: Peer
Assistance Leadership.
Hobbies: Computers, tennis, Frisbee golf and science.
Austin Lindsey
son of Mindy & Norman Lindsey
Date: March 7
School: Otto Middle School
Mitzvah Project: Austin is a First Class Boy Scout
working on becoming an Eagle Scout and is
involved in service projects in support of Boy Scout
Troop 1001. Recently, he worked with a Cub Scout
troop to help the boys achieve their first required
badge, the Bobcat badge.
Hobbies: Basketball, golf and mathematics.
Alexis Cassidy Cavalli
daughter of Beverly & Allan Kerr
Date: March 14
School: Green Elementary
Mitzvah Project: Lexi organized a book drive
for a school in Belize. She has a leadership
role in the Kindness & Compassion Club.
Hobbies: Soccer, computers, science and
animals.
We want to honor the mitzvah work in which our B’nei Mitzvah students
are engaged. Each month we include information we have received
from that month’s families.
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Annual Gift of Love Campaign
This year’s annual fund Gift of Love campaign exceeded last year’s. Thank you for all you do as
your efforts enable us to offer even more programs and services next year.
Your generosity served as a key source of support and your help allows us to continue to grow,
educate, enrich and comfort.
PATRONS
Patti & Robert Aisner
Randi & Larry Alter
Leslie & Nathan Axelrod
Harriet & Barry Bell
Ann & Richard Berger
Carolee & Robert Blumin
Brenda & Stuart Brand
Alecia & Paul Cohen
Julie & Dennis Eichelbaum
Gail & Stephen Enda
Paddy & Barry Epstein
Kathryn & Robert Frish
Michelle & Marshall Funk
Joe Funk
Dorothy Garsson
Donna & Andy Gelfand
Dana & Quin Gerard
Eunice & Marvin Gerard
Rena & Kenneth Glaser
Barbara & Larry Glazer
Jennifer & Josh Goldman
Julie & Sander Gothard
Ilene Greene
Elaina & Gary Gross
Jerri & Fred Grunewald
Alex Hamerman
Ann & Mitchell Hurwitz
Jan & Jack Introligator
Wendi & Howard Klatsky
Lory Kohleriter
Jane & Barry Lachman
Eileen & David Lynn
Nancy Marcus
Daniel Metzger
Cindy & Irv Munn
Janet & Ed Ostrovitz
Judy & Ken Parker
Raelaine & Paul Radnitz
Julie & Eliot Raffkind
LaSonjah & Adam Ribak
Carole & Murray Rice
Cristie & Rodney Schlosser
Celia & Larry Schoenbrun
Nancy & Howard Schreiber
Jacquie & Myron Schwitzer
Jeri Lyn & Jeff Sebert
Debbi & Ralph Sorrentino
Carole & Gregg Stevens
Michelle & Murray Swanger
Rose & Alan Taper
Shelli & Les Taub
Susan & Gerry Urbach
Brandy & Mark Wayne
Rae & Ronald Weiss
Rebecca & Brad Weprin
DONORS
Carol & Steve Aaron
Laurie & Phillip Applebaum
Debby & Rick Baum
Susan & David Beck
Janice & David Boomstein
Toni & Bart Bradshaw
Brenda & Scott Butnick
Lilli O. & Vincent Cirillo
Barbara Clay & Ken Bernstein
Shirley & Rick Cohen
Marcy Cooper
Anita & Clifton Corenblith
Linda Curl
Elise & Robert Donosky
Audrey Efseroff
Cathy & Howard Feldman
Lois & Ross Finkelman
Karen & Mark Fishkind
Debra Levy-Fritts & Jeff Fritts
Gail & Allan Gilbert
Geane Glaser
Lynda & Charles Golenternek
Ann & Mark Goodman
Judy & Phil Goodman
Ellen & Joe Gordesky
Denise & Howard Gottlieb
Paula & David Greenman
Jennifer & Robert Groysman
Ilona & Tibor Grunberger
Ann Harris
Jan & Ron Hirsch
Bill Hoffpauer
Ellen Jackofsky
Richard Kahn & Barry Pierce
Dawn & Irwin Kaufman
Gail Kirsch
Jill & Sol Kirschner
Kim & Jeff Kort
DONORS, con’t
Toby & Ed Lederman
Ellen Leinoff & Michael Ennis
Suzy Levine
Ellen & Jim Liston
Cindy & Stuart Marcus
Denise & Bernie Mayoff
Staci & Glenn Mendelsohn
Bette Miller
Ann & Bernard Parker
Sara Pfeffer
Reesa & Ken Portnoy
Cynthia & Robert Quint
Melanie Reuler-Finn & Tom Finn
Rick Roberts
Kamy & Steve Ross
Matthew Roth
Mel Sacks
Julie & Bobby Schiff
Hilary Sherman
Irene & Alex Sibaja
Becky & Norman Slakman
Michele & Andy Soule
Karen & Aric Stock
Toby Stone
Beth & Mark Stromberg
Monica & Jeff Susman
Joyce Susman
Judy Utay
Melanie & Richard Walsh
Tricia Washington
Debbie & David Wayne
Jean & Bob Weinfeld
Ilene & Perry Zidow
Names submitted as of February 25, 2015
Please forgive us if we inadvertently omitted your
name. Your gift is precious to us!
March 2015 www.templeshalomdallas.org Page 5
I Was Just Thinking... Matthew Broderick is a favorite actor
of mine. While he always seems to play
a comical role in some capacity or
another, I recently was jettisoned back
in time to 1983 when the movie “War
Games” was shown. For those who
never saw it or forgot about it, “War
Games” is about a computer hacker
(Broderick) who breaks into the Air
Force’s nuclear missile system
computer and mistakenly plans an all-
out worldwide thermonuclear war which
looks real, but, is in fact, a computer simulation. The military thinks
it’s real and Broderick has to convince them and the computer to not
launch the missiles. Written at a time when nuclear proliferation was
still a primary national security
issue with the Soviet Union, it was
an attempt at being a part of the
national conversation of the
dangers of nuclear war and, in
particular, the U.S. involvement in
the nuclear arms race.
While the movie seems quaint
with the 30 year old technology
and the military bravado with the
Soviets, there was one exchange
in the movie that seems terribly
relevant today. As Dr. Stephen
Falkin, the creator of the computer
program, and Matthew Broderick’s
character attempt to override the
program, Dr. Falken begs the
General in charge to change the
order to prepare to launch our
missiles by using the following
reasoning:
Dr. Falken: “General, what you see on these screens up here is
a fantasy - a computer-enhanced hallucination. Those blips are not
real Soviet missiles. They're phantoms.”
General: “There's nothing to indicate a simulation. Everything's
working perfectly.”
Dr. Falken: “Does it make any sense?”
General: “Does what make any sense?”
Dr. Falken “That!”
General: “Look, I don't have time for a conversation right now.”
Dr. Falken: “General, are you prepared to destroy the enemy?
General: You betcha!”
Dr. Falken: “Do you think they know that?”
General: “I believe we've made that clear enough.”
Dr. Falken: “Then...don't. Tell the president to ride out the
attack. General, do you really believe that the enemy would
attack without provocation, using so many missiles and subs,
so that we would have no choice but to totally annihilate
them?”
In the end (spoiler alert) the General agrees and lets the
computer play out every possible nuclear war simulation and,
when finished, the computer gives the movie’s final judgment line
when it says, “Dr. Falken. That was a strange game. No one ever
wins. Now, how about a nice game of chess?”
No one ever wins a nuclear war. That was the force behind the
movie and the force that Einstein conveyed during the
development of the bomb. As the talk of Iran’s nuclear capabilities
dominates the news, we are forced, again, to confront this terrible
issue.
I have been asking myself, can a country, bent on acquiring
nuclear capabilities, be prevented from creating a weapon? By all
scholarly and scientific reports, it only can be delayed, not
prevented. Iran will become the 9th country in the world to have the
weapon. It’s just a matter of when. So, what do we do about it?
I suppose it depends on whom you ask. My Israeli friend, who
lives outside of Tel Aviv, is not concerned at all about Iran, but
rather desperately concerned about the faltering state of the Israeli
economy. The politicians in Israel, he said, especially Netanyahu,
haven’t been paying attention to what’s happening at home in the
lives of real Israelis.
He may be in the very small minority of Israelis and others
around the world. Most people
are worried about Iran making a
nuclear weapon. But, is it so bad
if they do? Will Iran immediately
use it to destroy Israel? I
wonder….
According to Jacques E.C.
Hymans of the Center On Foreign
Relations, “Although the
chances of an Iranian sneak-out
attempt [slowly building a nuclear
arsenal] are relatively great,
however, its odds of success are
extremely low. With the world’s
spy agencies devoting huge
resources to tracking events
inside Iran, any serious attempt at
cheating under a new nuclear
deal would probably get caught. If
Tehran somehow did manage to
cheat without notice, its secret program would nonetheless
advance slowly. Moreover, even in the unlikely eventuality of a
highly efficient secret effort, Iran would still fall short of a bona fide
nuclear weapons arsenal. The major powers, then, are right to
focus on getting an agreement that limits Iran’s genuine breakout
potential, not its highly questionable sneak-out potential….The
scenario of a devastating Iranian sneak-out is nothing more than a
fanciful hypothetical. Washington and its partners should not let
the fear of such a low-probability event divert their attention from
what remains an attainable and worthy goal: a comprehensive
agreement that brings about a substantial cut in Iran’s actual
uranium enrichment capabilities while showing due respect for
Iran’s legitimate desires for economic development and national
scientific achievement.”
I worry about Israel from within and without. I worry about not
knowing the future and how she might survive. I don’t wonder
about Israel’s capacity to respond to complex situations, strained
relations and existential threats - she has survived and the dream
of Israel cannot be extinguished. But, we all need to agree on one
thing; more than we have kept Israel alive and thriving, Israel has
kept us alive and thriving. Doing our part from this point on to
ensure that is maintained, whatever that may be, is our very
mandate.
Rabbi Andrew Paley
I worry about Israel from within and without. I
worry about not knowing the future and how
she might survive. I don’t wonder about
Israel’s capacity to respond to complex
situations, strained relations and existential
threats - she has survived and the dream of
Israel cannot be extinguished. But, we all need
to agree on one thing; more than we have kept
Israel alive and thriving, Israel has kept us
alive and thriving. Doing our part from this
point on to ensure that is maintained, whatever
that may be, is our very mandate.
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February 2, 2015
Dear Fellow Temple Shalom Congregants:
It is with great pride and excitement that I share the news that Cantor Devorah Avery will be joining our Temple Shalom family
beginning July 1, 2015!
Cantor Avery, originally a Tulsa native, was ordained as a Cantor from HUC-JIR (Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of
Religion) in 2007 with a Master of Sacred Music - Cantorial Arts. She has served as Assistant Cantor at North Shore Congregation
Israel in Glencoe, Illinois, and is currently the Cantor at Temple Israel of Northern Westchester in New York.
Among her many accomplishments, she has been the Jewish Endowment Foundation Prize Winner in 2002 and 2006, Women of
Reform Judaism Prize Winner 2004, Rabbi Edwin N. Soslow Memorial Prize in American Jewish History 2005, Cantor Goldstein
Prize for Hazzanut 2005, and Cantor Jacob Benzion Mendelson Prize for Vocal Excellence 2005 and 2006. She is a professional
violist (what we in Texas call a “Texas sized” fiddle) and plays guitar, shofar, piano and ukulele.
Please join me in welcoming Cantor Devorah Avery to Temple Shalom. We will have formal and informal opportunities to meet,
greet and welcome Cantor Avery and her husband, Aaron Greenberg, after their arrival in July.
A tremendous debt of gratitude and thanks goes to Raelaine Radnitz, Josh Goldman, Betsy Anderson, Julie Eichelbaum, Laurel
Fisher, Andy Goodman, Howard Gottlieb, Amy Hite, Howard Klatsky, Kay Krause, Nancy Marcus, Robert Quint, Aric Stock,
Rebecca Weprin and Rabbi Paley, for their three long years serving on our search committee.
Thank you to all our congregants for your commitment to Temple Shalom and your support during this exciting time as we
continue going from strength to strength!
B’Shalom,
Dennis Eichelbaum
President, Temple Shalom
All classes will be held at
Ann & Nate Levine Academy
from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Sunday, March 8 is a day of learning
featuring more than 65 presenters.
Only $18 per registration.
Free for students 18 and under with a valid
student ID shown at the door.
Visit the full course catalogue at
www.LearningFest.org and register today at
https://dallas.secure-
fedweb.jewishfederations.org/page/contribute/
learningfest-2015.
(Remember, March 8 begins daylight savings time,
so be sure to set your clocks one hour ahead!)
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Nu?
In this space, throughout my brief tenure as President of Temple Shalom, I have shared with you some of
our successes involving Tikkun Olam, Education, and touting our great staff, among other topics. This
month, I would like to share with you some nationwide perspective. As congregants, we often take for
granted what we see each day; giving little credence to even our own history. We often don’t recognize how
good we have it.
Unlike many congregations that have to beg members to sit on their Temple Board, we have more
congregants applying for board positions than we have vacancies. That can mean one of two things: either
congregants are excited about what we are doing and want to be involved, or they are planning a military
coup and several of us may end up in front of a firing squad. I prefer to presume it is the former.
Whereas most temples’ committees are run by the board members, Temple Shalom has over 36
committees, few of which have board members on them. That means, in addition to the Temple Board, our congregation has 30+
other congregational leaders leading our committees.
Most congregations tend to find their best leadership, and often their best programming, coming either from their Temple, their
Sisterhood, or sometimes their Brotherhood. I know of no other congregation that has such strength in all three.
Our Sisterhood continues to be a shining star for Temple Shalom. Aside from the leaders it has provided to both the regional
and national organizations, our Temple Sisterhood Board is as strong as ever. Many of us can recall a time in our youth when
Sisterhood was the alternative for women to get out of the house; those days are long gone. Sisterhood is made up of women who
not only help raise families, but work 40+ hours a week, volunteer for multiple organizations, and still find time to keep Sisterhood
vibrant, meaningful, and a critical cog in congregational life. And, in spite of enormous competition on the internet, Sisterhood’s
Traditions Gift Shop still provides our congregation with a first-class Judaica Shop staffed by volunteers, compared to the glass
cabinet that most congregations offer with the occasional mezuzah, menorah, dreidle, and chocolate gelt. The Spring Event/
Woman of Valor is just one of many terrific Sisterhood social programs, along with the many speakers, Tikkun Olam, and other
events and activities going on weekly. Moreover, Sisterhood’s Shabbat oneg, with its chopped liver, chicken salad, hummus,
variety of cheeses and fruit, makes it one of the best Friday Night buffets in the city (ask those who sometimes only come for the
oneg). Sisterhood has got it going on.
Go into most synagogues and ask them about their Brotherhood and they will just stare at you perplexed. While nationally we
see Brotherhoods shutting down faster than Radio Shacks, our congregation has one of the finest Brotherhoods in the country. In a
time when the national organization, the MRJ (Men of Reform Judaism) has closed its doors, Temple Shalom’s Brotherhood is
seeing its finest days. From its Holocaust programming to its breakfasts with big name stars, Margaritas and Mishnah, Guys Night
Out, and a host of other activities, we have never seen a men’s group like this. This year’s Shalom Award Dinner placed
Brotherhood and Temple Shalom onto the Metroplex-wide stage by honoring the President and CEO of the Dallas Holocaust
Museum/Center for Education and Tolerance, Mary Pat Higgins.
The fact that Temple Shalom sustains three separate, co-existing, strong boards is amazing. Even more incredible is the fact
that these groups don’t compete but rather work to complement each other. I am proud to have the honor of serving such an
amazing congregation and its incredible leadership.
B’shalom,
Dennis Eichelbaum, Temple Shalom President
See http://www.dallasmaccabi.org/team-dallas/
for further information. Tryouts through March 6th.
Big Block of Cheese Day
Have you curd? On Sunday, March 29, we will hold our next Big Block of Cheese Day, and it is nacho average day. So don’t be bleu, ‘cause it will brie a gouda time!
Join us at 10:00am in
the Congregational
Gathering Space.
We’ll supply the cheese - you bring the questions!
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Torah Legacy Opening Ceremonies!
Join us on Sunday, March 29th
at Noon
for the Opening Ceremonies for
The Torah Legacy Project!
Want to be among the first families to fill in one of the letters for our new Torah?
The initial letter fill-ins will take place immediately following the opening ceremonies for the
Torah Legacy Project, and are available for sign-up here!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49afac2ba7f49-torah
If you are interested in volunteering for the opening ceremony, please sign up here:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f49afac2ba7f49-volunteer
Questions? Please contact us at [email protected].
March 2015 www.templeshalomdallas.org Page 9
Temple Shalom Spotlight Congregant of the Month
As part of getting to better know our congregation, each month we will feature a Temple Shalom Congregant.
Steve Weintraub
Please introduce your family.
Well, there’s my lovely wife Ann, daughters, Laurel and Jennifer, and son, Eric, and my son-in-law,
Rhys, and his wife, Jenna. Beyond that, there’s a swarm of wonderful family who are thankfully all
located in the Dallas area. I’ve saved the best for last though, as we have our granddaughter,
Skylynn, who is 6. Since she showed up, she trumps everyone else previously mentioned,
excluding Ann, of course! I tell the other kids that they’re now second stringers and they all
understand!
When did you join Temple Shalom?
I’ve been a member of Temple Shalom since 2000 actively. Before that, I’d made appearances off and on since 1983.
Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I’m all about people enjoying themselves and living in the moment and appreciating what they have. I came from a very
small family with no living grandparents, uncles, aunts or first cousins. So, I am glad we have grown so substantially in just
one generation to a relatively large family. Ann’s and my kids will always feel a part of something very whole and very
qualitative. I’ve been a lifelong salesperson—as a magazine/digital ad sales representative, a playground manufacturer’s
representative and I recently took a job as an outside residential sales representative for Terminix. I love helping and
meeting people, so a sales career has been a great fit for me. I love sports of all kinds and have played adult soccer on
weekends since 2005. My favorite team is the Dallas Mavericks.
You have been a teacher for Temple Shalom’s Religious School for years! What has drawn you to teach here?
I had a very intensive Orthodox Jewish Education through 7th grade in Cleveland, Ohio and I felt the calling in 2000 to
share my Jewish spiritual knowledge with young people, and hopefully, impress them with the beauty of our Torah,
customs, prayers, Midrash and the Hebrew language. It also brings back the wonderful memories of the school years that I
cherished with my own kids.
Of all the activities in which you have been involved at Temple, in which one did you have the most fun participating?
Being married under the chuppah to Ann in 2010 in the Epstein Chapel had to be the most fun event. The beautiful
ceremony and the pre-marital process presided over by Rabbi Paley were just extraordinary! After I stomped on the wine
glass, Rabbi Paley quipped to all in attendance that that would be my last opportunity to put my foot down in our
household! Very prophetic - as he was correct….
What is your favorite Jewish holiday and why?
Everyone answers Passover to this question, but I’ll be different and say Erev Yom Kippur because I know of no more
powerful moment in any of our prayers than when we listen to the Kol Nidre. It moves me like no other prayer and I’m
thankful to be around another year to experience it.
Which of your activities at Temple fulfills you the most or makes you feel the most connected to Judaism or your Jewish
identity?
My religious school teaching activities, Brotherhood involvement roles, attending services with my wife and family and
other temple-related interactions make up, for me, this beautiful fulfilling spiritual tapestry that continuously feeds my ever-
growing love for Judaism and my Jewish identity. I thoroughly enjoy our Friday night services, probably the most, as they
truly release me from my work week obligations and related stresses.
You are a member of the Temple Shalom Brotherhood. Why did you join and what would you tell others about it?
I joined several years ago because Dennis Eichelbaum asked me and I can’t refuse any temple–related request he
makes of me! It also had been on my mind for quite some time and, even when I had not been a member, I would
occasionally volunteer my time to some of their projects. Last year, I felt it was time to step up my efforts. When I got more
involved with Brotherhood, I merely was looking for a place to be a contributor. What I didn’t realize was how many
wonderful and fun new friends I would make, and what we could all accomplish together on so many Temple Shalom and
community-related endeavors! Winning Brotherhood Man of the Year last June was exhilarating and very special to me. To
be on the wall with others whom I deeply admire and who have contributed so much is just an incredible honor! I would
encourage any adult male member of our Temple to join and experience the wonderful brotherly experience that this group
offers!
Thank you for being our Spotlight Congregant, any parting words or thoughts?
Each year with my Religious School students, I make certain they are aware of many of the firsts that our Torah and the
Jewish people, historically, have gifted to humanity. I would encourage everyone to educate themselves on what some of
these are. Lastly, I would encourage all to take advantage of our temple’s resources and programming to fill up your life
with its offerings. The resulting benefits are well worth the time investment.
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Lifelong Learning Council
As many of you know, my
philosophy of Jewish education is a
bit different than others. While
knowledge acquisition is a high
priority, my number one goal is for
our students to acquire a love of
Judaism and an affinity for our
Jewish community at Temple
Shalom. While this goal may be
achieved through traditional
educational means, I have found through my studies and
my experience that it takes a little more than a good
teacher and a lively textbook. In order for a child to truly
embrace his/her Jewish identity and develop a connection
to the Jewish community, we must provide the means. The
first and most important step in this process is the
development of relationships; relationships with peers,
teachers and clergy. At Temple Shalom, we aid in this
endeavor by providing opportunities for students to
socialize and get to know each other both inside the
classroom walls and out. During the first 15 minutes of
every class, students engage in “getting to know you”
activities. They learn about each other’s interests and find
commonalities. Outside of school hours, students are
invited to Junior Youth Group activities and Kesher
outings. These opportunities for relationship building are
integral to our students forming deep and meaningful
connections to one another and to Judaism.
In addition to developing meaningful relationships at
Temple Shalom, faculty, staff and clergy do everything in
our power to bring a sense of fun and excitement to our
weekly educational activities. This year we have added
monthly Sunday FUN Days which are days in which
students come dressed up based on a pre-selected
theme. Our 2014-15 FUN Days have included Temple
Shalom Spirit Day, Pajama Day and Mismatch Day, to
name a few! Additionally this year we have added a
variety of Holiday Fests in which students rotate through
hands on learning stations based on the selected holiday
theme. Our next Holiday Fest is on Sunday, March 1st
during which we will celebrate Purim. Grade level stations
will include making edible Haman cookies, playing Purim
games, and creating homemade masks and groggers
(noise makers).
At Temple Shalom, we believe that learning cannot
take place until students feel safe, happy and nurtured.
We are continually striving to achieve our goals and build a
sustainable Jewish home for our Jewish children.
May this month of Adar be filled with fun, joy and above
all peace!
Rabbi Ariel Boxman
Director of Lifelong Learning
SHFTY & Youth Department
Keep an eye out for all of SHFTY’s events by liking the SHFTY Facebook page at
Questions? Contact Melissa Beldon, Youth Advisor, at [email protected] or (972) 661-1810 ext. 232.
Blue Jean Shabbat 6th - 12th Graders
Friday, March 13
Come join us for this peer-
led, camp-style service!
Dress casually and bring a friend to celebrate
Shabbat!
SHFTY Event for 8th - 12th Graders
Break (Unofficially!) Guinness World Records!
Sunday, March 22
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Radnitz Social Hall
FREE! A pizza lunch will be served.
Join us for an afternoon of fun! Challenge yourself and try to break some records at different stations.
The event is free, but we need RSVPs to ensure enough food and supplies. Please RSVP by 3/19 to Melissa Beldon.
www.facebook.comgroups /19312
4290734471/.
Confirmation Retreat
When: Friday, March 20th - Saturday, March 21st
Where: Temple Shalom
Time: Friday at 6:00pm - Saturday at 1:00pm
What: Join your fellow Confirmation classmates for a
fun and engaging Shabbaton at Temple Shalom! We
will celebrate Shabbat, eat delicious food, spend quality
time together and finish on Saturday with an offsite
surprise!
Questions? Contact Rabbi Boxman.
PurimFEST is Sunday, March 1
As part of our monthly Sunday FUN Day
series, students will enjoy coming to
school dressed in their favorite costumes
in honor of Purim!
The most creative costumes will be rewarded!
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Munchkins Minyan Shabbat Celebration
Friday, March 20
6:00pm
Rabiner Children’s Library
Families with young children are
invited to a Shabbat celebration with
Rabbi Boxman. We’ll sing songs, say the blessings over
the challah and juice, and read a story!
Tots Academy Class
Sunday, March 1
9:30am - 11:00am
Youth Lounge
Melinda Hepworth, our Early
Childhood Specialist, looks forward
to seeing all our tots, ages 2-4, and
their parents for a special time of
learning, singing, playing and fun!
5th Grade Family Education Day Sunday, March 29
9:30am - Noon
Radnitz Social Hall
Families with children in 5th grade
are invited to join Rabbi Boxman
for a morning of fun and learning!
Intergenerational Day of Learning
Class Descriptions Please see the back page of the newsletter for a schedule of the day!
Learning Session 1: 10:00am - 10:45am
Financial Literacy for Children: Rob Pivnick
It’s never too early to start thinking about your children’s
future! How much to save? How much to give to
tzedakah? How much to be spending? University Park
lawyer Rob Pivnick will be conducting a session on
children’s financial literacy and will be sharing his book
What All Kids (and Adults, Too) Should Know About
Saving and Investing. Books will be for sale following
his session.
Where Do Your Feathers Fly?: Monica Sandler
Learn more about the Jewish view on speech and
lashon hara (gossip) and do a hands-on activity
designed to help your children understand and
internalize this value of guarded speech.
Mishneh On Damages: Mark Fisher
Join Mark Fisher in discussing some of the legal issues
mentioned in our Torah including robbery, theft and
murder. Engage with the text and come away with
some new found and exciting knowledge! Who knew
rabbinic texts could be so relevant?
Judaism and the Origins of Islam: Barry Bell
This session will consider the early historical
connections between Islam and Judaism, with a
detailed comparison of these two versions of
monotheism.
Intergenerational Day of Learning
Class Descriptions
Please see the back page of this newsletter for a schedule of the day!
Learning Session 2: 11:20am - Noon
A Life Full of Transitions: Jo-Ann Saunders
Life is full of transitions. Some are happy (i.e.,
marriage); some are not (i.e., death); some are
expected (i.e., having children), some are not (i.e.,
illness). The one thing they all have in common is that
they are inevitable! For every beginning there is an
ending and for every ending there is a new beginning.
Learn how to recognize these changes in all our lives
so that, when they do come, we feel more empowered
than fearful!
Create Your Own Purim Mask: Mindy Dember
Join artist Mindy Dember in creating a beautiful and
unique Purim mask using a variety of materials.
Repairing the World Together: Debra Levy-Fritts
Time is probably the most longed for commodity in the
day to day of family life. In this session, we will explore
creative ways of helping to heal the world with our
hearts and hands.
Learning to Love Israeli Wine: Andy Goodman
Learn about Israeli wineries and explore a variety of
flavors and aromas. It may be only 11:30am, but it’s
5 o’clock somewhere!
PassoverFEST at Religious School
Sunday, March 29
In their classrooms, students will celebrate
the holiday of Passover with special
themed activities, crafts and snacks!
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More Than A Few Good Men
1st Tuesday of each month, October thru May (March cancelled, resumes in April)
11:30am - 1:00pm
Stromberg Stock, PLLC
8750 N Central Expressway, Suite 625 Dallas 75231
Join Rabbi Paley for an inspirational and educational schmooze.
Torah Study
Every Saturday
8:45am - 10:15am, Learning Center
Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by our clergy
as we explore the weekly Torah portion.
Bagels and coffee provided by class members.
Bagels & Bible
Sundays when Religious School is in Session (only 3/22 & 3/29)
10:30am - 11:45am, Boardroom
Join Rabbi Paley and study Torah from the beginning.
This class is designed for the beginning Torah study student.
Ongoing Adult Education Programs for 2014-15
For further details, contact Adult Education Co-Chairs Howard Gottlieb at [email protected] or Barry Bell at [email protected].
Look for additional information in your weekly Temple email,
about programs from Concierge Judaism and those supporting the 50th Anniversary
and the Torah Legacy Project.
Have ideas? Want to plan programming? Email [email protected].
Judaica Study
Every other Saturday (3/14 & 3/28)
9:00am - 10:15am, Room 200
Books significant to an understanding of Judaism are selected and studied by class members
who lead discussions of the bi-weekly assigned readings.
Lay Led Learners
"If it's Wednesday, it must be Lay Led Learning."
Wednesdays, 12:30pm Learning Center. Bring your lunch! All welcome!
We will discuss a variety of topics using articles, books and guest speakers.
For further information on our new group, contact Ken Parker at
March 4: Bernie Mayoff will explain the “Israeli Election System”
March 11: Mort Prager will discuss “Religious Freedom in America”
Watch the weekly enews for our weekly discussions!
If you have an idea for a topic or know a great speaker, please email Ken Parker at [email protected].
Watch your email for the dates of the next Great Debate: Does Judaism Believe in the Concept of Heaven and Hell?
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Concierge Judaism
The program continues to have interest and programs are being scheduled by many
groups, including some of our Havurot.
We will be featuring several of the programs during the Intergenerational Day of Learning
scheduled for Sunday morning, March 1 and invite all of you to enjoy these topics!
If you have misplaced your brochure, see it at this link:
http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/learning/adult-education/concierge-judaism.
7 Months, 17 Days until The Adult Education Trip to the Jewish Caribbean
To get on the Standby List, contact Howard Gottlieb! Dates:
October 17 – 24, 2015 Note the new dates! Itinerary:
Miami – Half Moon Cay, Bahamas – St Thomas - San Juan – Grand Turk – Miami Ship:
Carnival Glory Cabin Prices Locked in at:
Prices include port charges and taxes. Gratuities, flights and local transportation are additional.
Additional plans and all options and pricing coming soon to include: Tours On board activities Friday arrival options
For additional information and standby procedures, contact Howard Gottlieb at [email protected] or call (214) 762-6673.
See the Temple Shalom website for a tour brochure.
Inside Outside Balcony
DBL Each $594.31 $694.31 $864.31
Single $978.31 $1,178.31 $1,518.31
Cruise Pricing
UNT Speaker Series
Dr. Eunice Pollack, UNT Lecturer in History
“Anti-Semitism is Alive and Growing”
Pollack will discuss the History of Anti-Semitism in the World
Wednesday, April 1 - Session 1: Christians and Anti-Semitism
Wednesday, April 15 - Session 2: Arabs/Moslems and Anti-Semitism
7:30pm - 8:30pm Boardroom
Rabbi Ariel Boxman
“Development of Modern Israeli Culture through Film – Part 2”
Rabbi Boxman will continue her popular series illustrating the development of Israel using film
clips from Israeli cinema. Popcorn provided, of course!
Sundays, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Boardroom
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Connections Council
The Connections Council and Religious School would like to invite all parents
(or whoever drops off the kids for Sunday School), to STAY & PLAY with us! We’ll
be serving coffee, bagels and cream cheese from 9:30am – 11:30am in the
Congregational Gathering Space for any and everyone to enjoy. We’ll have our
Mah Jongg and Scrabble sets available for anyone who wants to play! Grab a
friend and practice your gaming! We have WIFI, too! Hope you’ll join us. If you
have any questions email Connections Chair Diane Laner at Connections at
[email protected]. (Note, Intergenerational Day is 3/1.)
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March 2015/5775 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Want an updated look at what’s going on at Temple? Visit our calendar website at http://calendar.templeshalomdallas.org:81/BrowseEvents.aspx
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Sisterhood Granola Tasting & Pre-Order Day 9:00am Front Foyer
Intergenerational Day of Learning 9:30am Religious School PurimFest 9:30am
Tots Academy 9:30am Youth Lounge
Stewpot Cooking 9:30am Kitchen
Purim Schpiel Rehearsal 12:30pm Radnitz Social
2 Mommy & Me Event 10:00am Heights Park, Richardson
Embrace Event 11:00am Irving
Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom
3 Serving at The Bridge Noon offsite
Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm St. Andrew
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Lay Led Learners 12:30pm Learning Center
Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm Temple Shalom
Next Dor Students Attending Purim Celebration (No dinner this evening)
Purim Celebration 6:30pm Radnitz Social Hall
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DAI Healthcare Committee 7:00pm King of Glory
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NTFB Empty Bowl Event 11:00am Meyerson
Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Congregational Gathering Space
Shabbat Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
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Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center
Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class 9:00am Boardroom
Bat Mitzvah 10:30am Epstein Chapel
Morning Worship 10:30am Sanctuary
Bar Mitzvah 5:00pm Sanctuary
8 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SPRING BREAK!
Learning Fest 9:00am Levine Academy
Brotherhood Bagels & Boxes 9:30am Learning Center
Shalom Silver Event 3:00pm Radnitz Social Hall
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Shalom Silver Chair Tai Chi 2:00pm Radnitz Social Hall
Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom
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NO MIDWEEK HEBREW
Sisterhood Tikkun Olam Passing the Hat Project 7:00pm Youth Lounge
Worship Committee Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom
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Lay Led Learners 12:30pm Learning Center
NO MIDWEEK HEBREW, NEXT DOR OR L’DOR VADOR
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Caregivers’ Day Out 10:30am Learning Center
Sisterhood Girls’ Night Out 6:30pm Antonio Ristorante
Brotherhood Guys Night Out 7:00pm Elite Cigar Cafe
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Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Congregational Gathering Space
Shabbat Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
Blue Jean Shabbat 6:30pm Boardroom
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Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center
Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class 9:00am Boardroom
Judaica Study 9:00am Room 200
B’nei Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary
Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel
Bar Mitzvah 5:00pm Sanctuary
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NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SPRING BREAK!!
Israel Connection Committee Big One Trip Group Discussion 9:30am Radnitz Social Hall
Young Families YAD Mitzvah Day 10:00am PJ Library
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Traditions Steering Committee Meeting 1:00pm Boardroom
Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm St. Andrew
Sisterhood Happy Hour 6:30pm Kitchen Café
DAI Healthcare Committee 7:00pm King of Glory
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Lay Led Learners 12:30pm Learning Center
Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm Temple Shalom
Next Dor 6:30pm Temple Shalom
Brotherhood Board Meeting 7:15pm Boardroom
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Young Adult Handgun Training Class 6:30pm DFW Gun Range
Brotherhood Books, Movies & Music Club 7:00pm Weintraub Home
DAI Monthly Meeting Time TBD True Lee Baptist Church
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Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh 11:30am Legacy at Willow Bend
Munchkins Minyan 6:00pm Rabiner Children’s Library
Confirmation Retreat Begins 6:00pm Sanctuary
Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Congregational Gathering Space
Shabbat Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
21 Confirmation Retreat continues until 1:00pm
Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center
Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class 9:00am Boardroom
Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel
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Brotherhood Breakfast 9:00am Radnitz SH
Religious School 9:30am
Stay & Play 9:30am Cong. Gath. Space
Bagels & Bible 10:30am Boardroom
Chili Cookoff 10:30am Tiferet Israel
SHFTY Event 12:30pm Radnitz Social Hall
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Event King & I 1:30pm Music Hall
29 Sisterhood Granola Pick-Up Day 9:30am Congregational Gathering Space
5th Grade Family Education Day 9:30am Radnitz Social Hall
Stay & Play 9:30am Cng. Gth. Sp.
Big Block of Cheese Town Hall 10:00am Cong. Gath. Space
Bagels & Bible 10:30am Boardroom
Torah Legacy Opening Ceremonies Noon Temple Shalom
Habitat Party on the Slab 2:00pm Dallas
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Shalom Silver Chair Tai Chi 2:00pm Radnitz Social Hall
TOC JCRC 3rd Annual Interfaith Seder 7:00pm Anshai Torah
30 Executive Team Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom
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Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm St. Andrew
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Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm St. Andrew
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Lay Led Learners 12:30pm Learning Center
Midweek Hebrew 4:30pm Temple Shalom
Next Dor 6:30pm Temple Shalom
Next Dor Parent Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom
26 Caregivers’ Day Out 10:30am Learning Center
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Sisterhood Gourmet Lunch Bunch Noon One2One, Frisco
Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Congregational Gathering Space
Shabbat Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel
Shalom Leadership Development Class Dinner 7:30pm Radnitz Social Hall
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Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center
Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class 9:00am Boardroom
Judaica Study 9:00am Room 200
Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel
Sisterhood Matzo House Madnews 2:00pm Weissman Home
Religious School & PassoverFest 9:30am
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Young Families Group and Young Adult Connection
Our Young Families Group is for all families with preteens while our Young Adult
Connection is for young adults, ages 22-39, who are single or married. Each group
plans activities and, sometimes, both groups combine for one event, so mark your
calendar for lots of fun!
To contact Young Families Co-Chairs Abbie Alter (214) 709-5528 and Brandy Wayne (214) 597-3459, email
To contact Young Adult Connection Chair Jacie Edelstein, email [email protected].
Both groups use Facebook to publicize events so check us out!
Go to our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/youngadultsandfamiliestempleshalomdallas.
Young Families Join YAD Mitzvah Day
YAD Mitzvah Day is an opportunity for Jewish young adults ages 40
and under - singles, couples, and families alike, to participate in a
meaningful experience of tikkun olam (repairing the world) by
volunteering for one of multiple service projects throughout the
Greater Dallas area.
Sunday, March 15
10:00am -11:30am
Family Program with PJ Library
Location: Tycher Library at the Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road, Dallas 75230
Project: This family-friendly site will have arts and crafts projects to benefit the children at Medical City
as well as a reading activity led by the PJ Library. Children of all ages are welcome. Adult supervision is required.
PJ Library is a program that provides free Jewish-themed books and music CDs once a month to children (age 6 months through 8 years) in the Dallas area who are being raised in the Jewish tradition whether affiliated, unaffiliated, intermarried or non-traditional.
Free Kosher Lunch with registration at the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas
7800 Northaven Road, Dallas 75230
11:30am -1:30pm
To register for this event, click here: http://dallas.fedweb.jewishfederations.org/page/s/mitzvah-day-3-15-15.
For further information, email [email protected].
Young Adult Connection Handgun Class & Target Shooting Thursday, March 19
6:30pm
DFW Gun Range
1607 West Mockingbird Lane Dallas, 75235
Free! Ages 22-39 welcome.
Must RSVP by Thursday 3/12 on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/youngadultsandfamiliestempleshalomdallas.
Connections Council
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Spring Havurah Happening
Hametz & Heart!
Pizza, Cookies & A Mitzvah!
Sunday, April 12
Noon - 2:00pm
Learning Center
Would your havurah like to participate in a fun event that no one has to plan or host?
Do you want to learn more about what havurot are and what they do?
Are you interested in joining a havurah?
If so, please join us for pizza and cookies to celebrate the end of Passover and make “No-Sew”
fleece blankets to donate to The Bridge.
This event is open to the entire congregation and appropriate for all ages.
The only requirement is the ability to use scissors and/or tie knots.
Cost for the event is $5 per person to be paid at the door by cash or check
(sorry, no credit cards).
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Wednesday, 4/8
so that we have enough food and supplies for everyone.
We look forward to seeing many of you there!
Denise Blasband and Kathryn Frish Havurah Committee Co-Chairs
Sisterhood Passover Granola Pre-Order Form
Granola bags – 10 oz each (granola does not contain nuts)
$7 each or 2 bags for $12
_____Number of bags ordered
_____Total order amount
Name____________________________________
Cell phone________________________________
Email Address_____________________________
Cash______ Check#______ Credit card number____________________
Please make checks payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood.
Payment and order may be mailed to:
Temple Shalom Sisterhood – Attn: Granola 6930 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75240
Please pick-up Granola at Temple Shalom on Sunday, March 29th from 9:30am - Noon.
For questions, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].
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Essers & Fressers, Our Monthly Dinner Group
Wednesday, March 4
6:30pm
We’re going to the Purim Schpiel at Temple Shalom! Essers & Fressers resumes April 1.
Wednesday, April 1
6:30pm
Blue Mesa
14866 Montfort (Village on the Parkway)
We’ll have a beautiful private room and enjoy all our favorite Mexican dishes! Our U-shaped
table will facilitate good conversation, too!
RSVPs are a must to ensure seating with the group.
RSVP by Monday, 3/30 to Denise Mayoff at [email protected].
Chair Tai Chi
Mondays, March 9 & 23
2:00pm
Radnitz Social Hall
$5/person
RSVP to Judy Parker at [email protected]
Nanci DuPlant will guide us through these gentle movements to improve muscle strength,
flexibility, balance and stress level!
Everyone is welcome!
Shalom Silver
PUT MORE FUN IN YOUR LIFE! JOIN SHALOM SILVER! Only $18/person.
Send checks for membership and events, payable to Temple Shalom,
to Judy Parker at 14070 Far Hills Drive, Dallas, TX 75240.
For information or to be on our mailing list, contact Judy & Ken Parker and Judy Utay at
Doc Gibbs & Vera
Sunday, March 8
3:00pm
Radnitz Social Hall
Join us for this fabulous duo! This is a “must see” performance with a variety of great songs,
impressions and lots of kibitzing!
Wine & appetizers will be served. Don’t miss this fun afternoon!
Shalom Silver members, $5, Guests, $10.
RSVP by Thursday, 3/5 with your check, payable to Temple Shalom, to Judy Parker.
SAVE THE DATE!
Bingo Party!
Sunday, April 26
2:00pm
Radnitz Social Hall
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Tikkun Olam Council
DAI Committee
Temple Shalom is a member of Dallas
Area Interfaith, an organization of over 40
faith and community-based organizations
with over 90,000 individuals. DAI helps
Temple Shalom fulfill the social action inherent in Tikkun Olam
by joining us with other organizations and individuals
concerned with the issues that affect our community and
those who live in it.
Upcoming DAI Events:
March 5 & 17 Healthcare Committee
7:00pm King of Glory Lutheran Church
6441 LBJ Freeway, Dallas
March 19 DAI Monthly Meeting
True Lee Baptist Church
3907 Bertrand Avenue, Dallas
For information on these events and Dallas Area Interfaith
(DAI) and Temple Shalom’s DAI Committee, please contact
Chair Barry Lachman at [email protected].
2015 BuildingTogether:
Habitat for Humanity
+ Dallas Jewish Community
For the 2nd year, Habitat for
Humanity, together with Temple Shalom
and five other synagogues, is building a
house for a deserving family. We kick
things off with “Party on the Slab” on
Sunday, March 29, a family event from
2:00pm - 3:00pm on the build site. Join
in the camaraderie with other Temple
Shalom members on our build day, Sunday, May 17 from
8:00am - 12:30pm. Lunch included. More info to come on how
to sign-up.
To learn more about this hands-on community service
opportunity, visit http://dallashabitat.kintera.org/faf/home/
default.asp?ievent=1129587. If you are interested in becoming
more involved (we need help prior to the build), or would like
more information, contact Temple Shalom’s Habitat Chair
Susan Beck, at [email protected] or (972) 773-9237.
Friday, March 6
11:00am - 1:00pm
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
2301 Flora Street, Dallas 75201
In addition to soup and other bowl-friendly fare from 20 of
North Texas' finest restaurants, attendees can select a
handcrafted bowl from some of Texas' finest artists as a
memento of the day.
General Admission - $35
Includes entry at 11:00AM, food and beverage, and
handcrafted artisan bowl.
No-Bowl - $25
For carpools or questions, contact Jerri Grunewald at
[email protected] or (214) 649-0220.
First Richardson Helpers www.firstrichardsonhelpers.org
First Richardson Helpers is a group of seniors
helping seniors in the Richardson and Dallas areas. Providing
minor home maintenance and repairs.
Besides handymen volunteers, we also need
volunteers to schmooze with clients while
projects are being completed.
Interested in volunteering? Need services?
Contact Temple member Jerry Gray at (972)
740-4726 or the 24 Hour Hotline (972) 996-
0160.
Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Dallas 3rd Annual JCRC
Interfaith Seder: Confronting Poverty
Monday, March 23
7:00pm (Registration 6:30pm)
Congregation Anshai Torah
501 West Parker Road, Plano 75093
Join us for an interfaith program, led by Rabbi Stefan
Weinberg, based on the Jewish Passover Seder, as we
explore the reality and impact of poverty in our community.
$18/person, open to the community, preregistration required by
3/13 at https://dallas.secure-fedweb.jewishfederations.org/
page/contribute/jcrc-interfaith-seder-2015.
Questions? Contact the JCRC at (214) 615-5293 or
We Recycle!
Please remember that Temple Shalom recycles! Be sure to
throw out papers and recyclable plastic in our clearly marked
blue bins. Food- stained paper and food
waste should be deposited in our trash
bins. Thank you for being kind to our
environment and for encouraging fellow
congregants to do the same!
Any questions? Contact Trish or Noah
Washington, our Tikkun Olam Council
Recycle Chairs at
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Embrace Interfaith Women’s Group
Our February event in Irving has been
rescheduled for Monday, March 2 at
11:00am. Carpools are being arranged by
Embrace Chair Jane Lachman.
For the past four years, women from
Temple Shalom Sisterhood, The Islamic
Center of Irving and Northwood Church in Keller have enjoyed
meeting at each congregation's home to share our traditions
and friendship.
New members are always welcome! Contact Jane
Lachman for program and carpool details at (972) 735-0133 or
[email protected]. Serve Lunch at The Bridge 1st Tuesday of the Month (March 3)
Noon - 1:00pm
Temple Shalom serves lunch at The
Bridge in downtown Dallas. If you would like
to volunteer, please contact Arlene
Kreitman at (972) 233-3754. We collect
unexpired toiletries, as well as eyeglasses,
in the Administrative office.
Thank you to all who donated to the Winter Wear Drive!
We appreciate your generosity!
Caring Congregation
Recovery from Divorce Workshop Wednesday evenings in April/May beginning April 8. 8 weekly sessions 7:00pm - 9:00pm Held in private homes Led by Certified Divorce Coach Karen Finn, Ph.D Please note, this is NOT a support group, nor a way to meet other divorced individuals!
We will tackle such issues as: Anger about your divorce and all that has happened
Grief-stricken about the loss of your marriage
Fearful about what your life after divorce will really be like
Sad and wonder if you'll EVER be happy or feel confident
again
Limited to 12 people. First come, first served. Questions?
Email Jo-Ann Saunders or sign up at
Please see our webpage at http://
www.templeshalomdallas.org/groups/caring-
congregation to see the ways we can help
you and you can help fellow temple
members! Contact Caring Congregation
Committee Co-Chairs, Reesa Portnoy and
Jo-Ann Saunders at [email protected].
Access our Caring Congregation blog, written by Jo-Ann
Saunders at http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/multi-media/
caring-congregation-blog. Stewpot Cooking
We are always in need of volunteers to help us cook a meal for The Bridge. We cook for 1 1/2 hours on the dates listed below beginning at 9:30am in the Temple kitchen, preparing beef stew, biscuits, muffins & fruit salad.
Cooking dates: March 1 & April 12.
Please wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled closed-toe shoes for your safety. Children up to age 14 must be accompanied by an adult. No children under 10 years old. Long hair must be tied back.
**We are also looking for someone to drive the food to the downtown Dallas location on the Monday following the Sunday Cooking. Please contact Gail Hartstein at
Caregivers’ Day Out March 12 & 26 10:30am – 2:30pm Learning Center
Caregivers’ Day Out, now in its third year,
meets twice each month for four hours each
time. Volunteers give caregivers some well-
deserved respite time when they drop off their
loved ones at Shalom.
For information, please contact Barbara Glazer at (972)
931-9077 or [email protected].
Interested in learning more about the Tikkun Olam
Council?
Contact Tikkun Olam Chair Jerri Grunewald at
[email protected] and she will be
happy to discuss your interests and which committee
you might find most suitable to your specific talents!
Israel Connection Committee BIG One Welcome Back Breakfast
Sunday, March 15
All Temple Shalom members who traveled with
the Jewish Federation’s BIG One Mission Trip
to Israel are invited to a Welcome Back
Breakfast! Congregants are also invited to
attend, to eat and to hear all about this exciting trip!
9:30am - Noon Radnitz Social Hall
No charge!
Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, pancakes, and items from a
traditional Israeli breakfast (cheeses, fish, etc.)
Deputy Regional Political Director of AIPAC Jerry Greenspan
will share the latest Middle East update and an overview of the
political landscape in and affecting Israel, and what each of us
can do to make a difference.
Questions? Contact Ken Glaser at
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SISTERHOOD
Traditions is your one-stop shop for all your Passover needs. From children’s items such as Matzah Ball Bingo and kid-sized aprons, to adult staples such as Haggadahs, silk Afikomen bags, Miriam cups and seder plates galore, Traditions has you covered.
March Hours
Tuesdays: Noon - 5:00pm
Wednesdays: Noon - 6:15pm (3/11 closes at 5:00pm)
Fridays: Noon - 5:00pm and 5:30pm - 6:25pm
Sundays 9:30am - 1:30pm (Closed 3/8 & 3/15)
We're also open by appointment any other day or time;
just call (469) 438-9956 and ask for Clare.
http://www.traditionsdallas.com/ (972) 661-1850
Look for the Gift Shop tab on the Temple Shalom website!
Sisterhood Gourmet Lunch Bunch
Friday, March 27 (Please note: date has been changed!)
One2One Noon - 2:00pm
1339 Legacy Drive Frisco 75034
(same center as Kenny’s Burgers)
“One Place for Every Taste”
RSVP by 3/17 to Elaine Wolff at [email protected].
JOIN SISTERHOOD!! If you haven’t yet, please download
a membership form from the Temple Shalom website by
going to http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/groups/
sisterhood. Together, we can move mountains! Questions
about Sisterhood? Contact Membership Vice President
Robyn Young at [email protected] or (972) 365-8825.
Are you looking for that special treat for Passover? Sisterhood has the answer....
Passover Granola!
Want to try it before you buy it?
Sisterhood will be offering samples in the
Front Foyer on Sunday, March 1st from 9:00am - Noon.
See page 17 to print an order form. We will be collecting orders until March 20th. Orders must be placed in advance.
Your order will be ready to be picked up on Sunday, March 29th at Temple
Shalom in the Congregational Gathering Space
Your whole family will love it, and it is nut-free!
One package $7. Two packages for $12.
For questions, contact Linda Young at [email protected] or Alice Rosen at [email protected].
Passing the Hat - Looming Hats for Cancer Patients
Tuesday, March 10 7:00pm - 9:00pm Youth Lounge
Looms are provided. We also make rubber band bracelets
for cancer patients! Ages 10+ welcome to participate.
Participants must bring two skeins of Red Heart supersaver
soft yarn (you can purchase the yarn at Walmart) or a current looming project.
RSVP to Sisterhood Tikkun Olam Chair Ellen Liston at [email protected].
Sisters Night Out!
Thursday, March 12
6:30pm
Antonio Ristorante
4985 Addison Circle, Addison 75001
Join us for a relaxing night out with your Sisterhood friends! Delicious Italian food and fun!
RSVP by 3/9 to Wylee Protas at [email protected] or (972) 567-4577.
Little Sister Matzo House Madness Together we really can build a matzo village!
Saturday, March 28
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Home of Janet Weissman
17427 Tamaron Drive, Dallas 75287
RSVP by 3/23 to Robyn Young at
Moms, daughters and grandmothers
of all ages invited!
Everyone bring an appetizer or dessert to share -
a “ladies tea” will be served!
March & April are Animal Shelter Awareness Months at Temple Shalom Help Us, Help Dog
& Kitty City!
No-kill animal shelter Dog & Kitty City offers safety and care to abandoned cats and dogs of Dallas.
We will be collecting items for the shelter for the next two months. Our Collection boxes will be available at the Front and Lifelong Learning entrances at Temple Shalom. To see items needed, please go to http://www.dognkittycity.org/donations/shelter-wishlist.html.
Questions? Contact Sisterhood Tikkun Olam Chair Ellen Liston at [email protected]. Thanks! Our furry friends appreciate your support!
Woman of Valor Spring Event Information
Sunday, April 19
5:30pm - 9:00pm (Silent Auction, Program & Dinner)
Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
$75/person Seniors (70 +) $60/person
For more information and registration go to:
www.templeshalomdallas.org.
See our invitation on page 21. Invitations with reply cards will
be arriving in your mailboxes soon!
Tuesday, March 17 $5 Happy Hour at the Kitchen Café
6:30pm - 9:00pm 17370 Preston Rd #415, Dallas 75252
Here's the deal...this is important...and it's so easy! Admission
is a gift card, fun item, exotic vacation, business ad, etc.,
donated to the silent auction for Temple Shalom Sisterhood
Spring Event! Contact Sisterhood if you need a donation form.
PASSOVER IS COMING!
Rosh Chodesh Rescheduled from February
Friday, March 20
11:30am Legacy at Willow Bend
Speaker: Rabbi Ariel Boxman
Complimentary lunch provided!
Please RSVP by 3/17 to Lonna Rae Silverman at
We will be accepting monetary donations or skeins of Red Heart yarn
for Legacy residents to knit hats for the homeless.
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Brotherhood Breakfast
I Am Malala: Speaker & Film
Sunday, March 22
9:00am Breakfast 9:30am Program Begins Radnitz Social Hall
Light Bagel Breakfast Free for Brotherhood Members, $5 for Guests
Marilyn Israel, Executive Director of the Legacy Retirement Community in Plano will give a short review
of the book I Am Malala and then will show Christiane Amanpour’s interview with Malala and her father,
Ziauddin Yousafzai, conducted shortly before Malala received the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
When the Taliban took control of Pakistan’s Swat Valley, one girl spoke out. Malala Yousafzai refused to be silenced and
fought for her right to an education. On October 9, 2012, at age 15, she almost paid the ultimate price, shot in the head at point-
blank range while riding the bus home from school. Malala’s miraculous recovery has taken her on an extraordinary journey from a
remote valley in northern Pakistan to the halls of the United Nations in New York City. At sixteen, she became a global symbol of
peaceful protest and the youngest nominee ever for the Nobel Peace Prize.
I Am Malala is the remarkable tale of a family uprooted by global terrorism, of the fight for girls’ education, of a father who,
himself a school owner, championed and encouraged his daughter to write and attend school, and of brave parents who have a
fierce love for their daughter in a society that prizes sons above daughters. Her story will make you believe in the power of one
person’s voice to inspire change in the world.
In recognition of her courage and advocacy, Malala was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. She had also been honored
with the National Youth Peace Prize in Pakistan in 2011 and the International Children’s Peace Prize in 2013, and she was short-
listed for TIME Magazine’s “Person of the Year”.
For more information about the event, contact Bob Weinfeld at (972) 814-6214 or [email protected].
2015 Temple Shalom Softball Directory
Sponsorship & Advertising Opportunities
If you would like to place an ad or sponsor a team in the League please see below.
Camera Ready artwork is preferred.
Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: __________________
Visa/Mastercard # ___________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________
Signature: __________________________________________ Billing Phone: _____________
Billing Address: _______________________________________________________________
Check/CC Total: $_____________
Please make all checks payable to: Temple Shalom Brotherhood
c/o Brian Strull Mail to either : 6925 Spanky Branch Drive Dallas, TX 75248
Team sponsorships are due by February 28th. Advertisements for directory due by March 21st.
Questions? Please contact Brian Strull at [email protected] or Irwin Kaufman at [email protected].
O Grand Slam $500 Full page ad in the directory; Website advertising; Team sponsorship on game jerseys;
Banner to hold at team dugout through the season (and playoffs)
O Advertising $250 Full Page
O Advertising $150 Half Page
O Advertising $100 Quarter Page
O Website $250
O Team Sponsorship $350 Banner to hold at team dugout through the season (and playoffs)
c/o Irwin Kaufman 7131 Lavendale Avenue Dallas, TX 75230
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BROTHERHOOD
Brotherhood Board Meeting
March 18
7:15pm Boardroom
All Brotherhood Members Invited to Attend.
The Shalom Award Dinner on February 8 was a truly remarkable evening, but don't just take my word for it! Read what some of the attendees had to say:
"In Temple Shalom's fifty years we have held many fine events and programs, and tonight's would have to rank among the best we have ever offered. Brotherhood's Shalom Award dinner was seamless, and brought untold prestige and benefits not simply for Brotherhood but for Temple Shalom."
"I have never been more proud of my affiliation with the Temple Shalom Brotherhood than I was tonight…not only was the recognition of this talented and wonderful leader a well-presented honor, but also we launched a gift to the entire North Texas region by saying to all who will hear that we are providing a major voice in the combatting of hate and intolerance. The Museum is not just a Jewish institution that we recognize. It is now, and will become even more so, an important part of our North Texas community’s awareness."
"The level of this event was on a par with the finest we’ve experienced, from the decorum of the event to the feeling of brotherhood . . . Events like tonight and, hopefully, similar ones in the future, can have immeasurable impact and benefit to both Temple Shalom and Brotherhood in many ways, including attracting new temple members as well as showcasing Temple Shalom to the greater Dallas community in a very positive way."
There are so many people to thank for planning and executing this event that it is not possible to list their names individually. The list includes Brotherhood members, Sisterhood members, Temple board members, Temple staff and other members of the congregation. On behalf of the entire congregation, I salute all of them for an incredible effort!
Yasher Koach to all involved.
Perry Zidow [email protected] President, Temple Shalom Brotherhood
Brotherhood Membership
Join us! Download our
membership form from the
Temple Shalom website at http://
www.templeshalomdallas.org/
groups/brotherhood. Questions?
Contact Membership Vice
President Jim Warner at
Brotherhood Guys Night Out
Thursday, March 12
7:00pm
Elite Cigar Café
4291 Belt Line Road, Addison 75001 (Belt Line/Midway)
RSVP to Mark Fisher at [email protected].
Brotherhood Books,
Movies & Music Club
We are continuing this terrific new
forum for Bros with a thirst for things intellectual.
Thursday, March 19
7:00pm Home of Steve Weintraub
6303 Telluride Lane, Dallas 75252
For info and to RSVP, email [email protected].
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Event
Performance of The King & I
Music Hall at Fair Park
Sunday, March 22
1:30pm Show
$20/ticket
RSVP to Steve Weintraub at
(214) 912-7594.
Mitzvah Project: Bagels & Boxes
Sunday, March 8
9:30am - 11:00am
Learning Center
Join Brotherhood to assemble the Yom
Hashoah Candle boxes.
Bagels and coffee provided.
We want to be sure to have enough food,
so please RSVP to Jeff Landsberg at [email protected].
Yom Hashoah Holocaust Commemoration
Program
Saturday, April 11
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Program & Havdalah
service followed by Oneg
Radnitz Social Hall
Guest speakers:
Holocaust Survivor Max Glauben will share his personal
story
Board Chairman of the Dallas Holocaust Museum Steve
Waldman will describe his recent visit to some of the
concentration camps.
The April 4 Seder reservation
form may be found on the front
page of this newsletter or on
the Temple Shalom website.
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GRATITUDES
Adult Education Fund Carol Topek in memory of Mildred N. Fuld
Lillian Ostroff in memory of Zelda Hochman
Nina Spiegel in memory of Joseph Spiegel
Torah Study Class in memory of Zelda Hochman
Brotherhood
Phil & Lisa Rosenfeld in memory of Raymond Goldstein
Sander & Julie Gothard in memory of Steve Chown
Building Fund
Bob Cooper in memory of Ben Cooper, Carolyn Cooper & Harry Feibel
Wylee Protas in memory of Marjorie K. Lewis
Caregivers Day Out Music Program
Arnold & Susan Levy in memory of Elizabeth Openheim
Caring Congregation Fund
Mark & Judi Lerner in memory of Beatrice Gottlieb & Isidore Gottlieb
Mark & Judi Lerner in memory of Edward Manaster & Marilyn Manaster
Marlene Fischer in memory of Richard Berlin
Nathan & Leslie Axelrod in memory of Melvin Stekoll
Epstein Chapel Fund
Barry & Paddy Epstein in memory of Isaac Antebi
General Fund Joanne R. and Steve Levy Family Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation in honor of Candy Hyman
Allan & Audree Disraeli in memory of Phillip Oscar Chipman
Bob & Carolee Blumin in memory of Lillian Singerman
Dick & Ann Berger in memory of Betty Berger & Joseph Berger
Marilyn Pearlman in memory of Rosie Tobin
Greene Family Camp Fund
Annette Gersh in memory of Samuel Gersh
Bill & Sandy Spett in memory of Mathilde Spett
Julia Michele Warren Scholarship (Greene Family Camp) Alice Warren in memory of Betty Stegall Barcklow & James Michael Hoipkemier
Alice Warren in memory of Glenn Moon & Thomas Lee Smith
Prayer Book Fund
Ellen Brown in memory of Bertha Gaffer
Rick & Debby Baum in memory of Selma F. Baum
Rabbi Boxman's Discretionary Fund Marshall and Michelle Funk Family Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation in memory of Blanche Goldberg
Murray & Carole Rice in memory of Richard Berlin
Ron & Brenda Bliss in memory of Dorothy Weinfeld
Stephen & Marsha Schulman in memory of Sol Binder
Rabbi Paley's Discretionary Fund
Dwight & Sharon Hill in honor of Johanna becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Irwin & Dawn Kaufman in honor of Rabbi Paley
Norman & Jane Giddan in honor of Larry Taub
Alan & Gale Malinger in memory of Adam Malinger & Joseph Seltzer
Allen & Barbara Liebnick in memory of Victor Liebnick, Diane Percival & Bess Raab
Calvin Hurst in memory of Harry Waldman
Gary & Susan Weber in memory of Eva Fishman
Howard & Joyce Korn in memory of Harry Blumenkranz
Lillian Ostroff in memory of Annette Baranick
Linda Levy in memory of Fred Baskin, Martin Levy & Stuart Miller Marshall and Michelle Funk Family Philanthropic Fund of the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation in memory of Fannie G. Funk
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GRATITUDES Rabbi Paley’s Discretionary Fund, con’t
Mel & Zelda Naftalis in memory of Joseph Switzer
Richard & Barbara Toranto in memory of Louis Malow
Roman Kotlyar in memory of Gesya Kotlyar
Sheldon & Linda Widman in memory of Ruby Goodman & Celia Widman
Stephen & Marsha Schulman in memory of Marion Schulman
Tom Finn & Melanie Reuler-Finn in memory of Richard Reuler
Rabbi Roseman's Discretionary Fund
Vincent & Lilli O. Cirillo in memory of Arthur Oppenheimer
Sisterhood
Robyn Young in memory of Sondra Hauser
Stephen & Marsha Schulman in memory of Regina Litt
Temple Shalom Endowment Fund Bette Miller in memory of Dorothy Block
Tikkun Olam/Social Action Fund
Paul Lewis in memory of Sylvie Blander
Youth Education General Fund
Dwight & Sharon Hill in honor of Rosie Akerman
Fred & Betty Kenner in memory of Edith Bassior
Greene Family Camp: Inspiring Judaism 365 days a year!
Jessica Dangott and Alex Null, two of Greene's Assistant Directors, work year-round
from offices at Temple Shalom. Feel free to stop by their office to say hello or email them at
[email protected] or [email protected] with any questions you may have!
March 6 - 8, 2015: Family Retreat at GFC
It’s the ultimate Jewish family vacation and a great opportunity for parents and children of all ages to discover the incredible
experience of a GFC Shabbat. The young and young-at-heart will spend much of their weekend together – climbing our 50-foot
Alpine Tower, experiencing the giant swing, creating arts & crafts projects, learning Israeli folk dances and camp songs,
enjoying outdoor and indoor sports, as well as participating in many of the other great activities that GFC offers during the
summer. Contact Jessica Dangott at [email protected] for more information. Registration can be found at
http://greene.urjcamps.org/yearround/retreats/family/.
March 20 - 22, 2015: Spring Fest, 6th-8th Grade Retreat at GFC
Travel to Greene Family Camp for a jam-packed weekend of camp activities and making new friends.
Explore NFTY and have a blast celebrating Shabbat with your closest friends, and spending Saturday
doing your favorite activities! The NFTY-TOR regional board has LOTS of fun in store for this weekend!
This event is open to 6th-8th graders, and the bus will be leaving from Temple Shalom in Dallas.
For more information, contact Mindy Michaels at [email protected].
April 26, 2015: J-Serve Day of Service in Dallas
In April 2015, more than 11,000 Jewish teens from around the world will come together to service their communities & make a
difference. One person in their hometown can make a difference, but when thousands of teens work together, they can change
the world. Save the date & stay tuned for GFC’s day of service in Dallas! Contact Alex Null at [email protected] for more
information.
June 24 - July 5, 2015: Mitzvah Corps Trip to Costa Rica
You can change the world! Get started this summer with a hands-on social justice service
program for teens! Mitzvah Corps & Greene Family Camp are teaming up to provide a
once in a lifetime experiential learning trip to Costa Rica! For more information, check out
the website at http://www.mitzvahcorps.org/programs/costarica/.
Please contact Jennifer Luskey at [email protected] with any questions!
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Congratulations to…
Stephen & Gail Enda on their daughter Grace Enda being named a
National Merit Finalist.
Louis & Kimberly Marx and Jacqueline Marx on the birth of their
daughter and granddaughter, Scarlett Rose Marx.
Jeff Sebert on being awarded the Spirit of Jewish Family Service
Award.
Randi Shapiro and Brooke Shapiro on the birth of granddaughter
and niece Taryn Michal Shapiro, daughter of Ron and Janine
Shapiro.
Cindy Ray Yablonsky on being awarded the Jewish Family Service
Resource Development Award.
Senior Rabbi…….…...………..Andrew M. Paley
Rabbi…………………………….Ariel C. Boxman
Rabbi Emeritus…………...Kenneth D. Roseman
Cantor Emeritus…………………..Don Alan Croll
Executive Director…………………..Steve Lewis
Youth Director……………………Melissa Beldon
President………………….Dennis J. Eichelbaum
Vice President….…………………Irwin Kaufman
Vice President…………………Debra Levy-Fritts
Vice President……………..............Robert Quint
Secretary……………………….Mark S. Fishkind
Finance Director………………….Josh Goldman
Treasurer…………………….............Kamy Ross
Past President………………….…...Aric L. Stock
Of Blessed Memory…
Isaac Antebi, father of Bella Antebi-Thompson
Temple member Richard Berlin, husband of Jean
Melvin Cannon, father of Lesley Wolff
Temple member Edward Dolby, husband of Linda
As a caring community, we would like
to reach out to our members. When
there is an illness, death,
hospitalization, birth, etc. please
contact Joy Addison in Rabbi Paley’s
office at 972-661-1810 x201 or
Clergy and the Caring Congregation
Committee are here to help during
times of need and celebration.
Remember the Temple in Your Will
Temple Shalom is committed to preserving the future of our congregation for
generations to come. Bequests of all sizes are important resources for the
Temple, and we encourage you to be a link to the future by remembering the
Temple in your will. Your lasting tribute is your commitment to the survival of
our religion, our Temple, and our people.
A bequest can easily be established by adding a simple codicil to your will.
Additionally, many other options exist to leave a legacy for Temple Shalom.
A brochure with more information is available in our main foyer, or by
contacting the administrative offices. For more information, please contact our
Executive Director Steve Lewis at 972-661-1810 x202.
Your planned gift will serve the future of our congregation and community.
Thank you for helping assure the strength and health of Temple Shalom for
generations to come.
Our mission is to inspire in you a relationship with God, Torah, Israel
and the Jewish people through worship, study, gathering and
community service. Do you know someone we should invite to
Temple, someone who is new to Dallas or is not connected to a
congregation?
Please contact Executive Director Steve Lewis so we can show them
that Temple Shalom is their place.
The on-line directory is updated periodically. Please send any changes to Heidi at
[email protected]. If you need assistance accessing the
directory on our website, please contact Heidi. Please check your entry in the
directory to ensure that it is accurate. Many people have dropped their landlines
and forgotten to let us know.
We can only be as accurate as our members allow us to be!
Please help keep postage costs down by notifying us promptly of any address
changes.
Feedback on our newsletters is always welcome! We continually strive to improve
our communications to our congregants and we love to hear from you!
Email your suggestions to Heidi at [email protected]
Thanks for reading!
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