SHABBAT SERVICESTorah Study

Saturday mornings, 8:45-9:45 am

PrenegsThis month, prenegs will be held only on May 22 and May 29, from 5:45-6:15 pm.

Friday, May 1, 7:30 pmShabbat and Confirmation Service See page 3 for details.Please note later start time.

Saturday, May 2, 9 amPancakes and Prayer See page 5 for details.

Saturday, May 2, 10 amElla Belvin, daughter of Audrey and Sean Belvin, and Emma Feinstone, daughter of Tina and Andy Feinstone, will become b’not mitzvah.

Friday, May 8, 7:30 pmShabbat and Graduation ServiceSee page 3 for details.Please note later start time.

Saturday, May 9, 10 amBenjamin Sklar and Drew Sklar, sons of Stephanie and Joel Sklar, will become b’nai mitzvah.

Friday, May 15, 7:30 pmPlease see right for details.

Saturday, May 16, 10 amSeth Musicante, son of Kim and Jorge Musicante, will become bar mitzvah.

Friday, May 22, 6:15 pmPre-Shavuot Tot Shabbat Service & DinnerSee page 2 for details.

Friday, May 22, 6:15 pmSaturday, May 23, 10 am

Ari Weiss, son of Cathy and Craig Weiss, will become bar mitzvah.

Friday, May 29, 6:15 pmSaturday, May 30, 10 am

Isabelle Wolf, daughter of Teresa Wolf, will become bat mitzvah.

voiceTEMPLE ISRAELMemphis, TennesseeMay 2015 ~ Iyar-Sivan 5775Voice volume 69; number 9timemphis.orgMISSION STATEMENTTemple Israel is a sanctuary for prayer and inspiration, a vibrant center for Jewish learning, and a congregational home for living Torah. We are a source of strength and a force for good for Reform Jews, the greater community, and the world.

AN EVENING TO REFLECT,ANTICIPATE, AND CELEBRATE!

Founded in 1854, Temple Israel has a long and proud history filled with remarkable milestones and moments. On May 15, Temple members are encouraged to attend this year’s Congregation Celebration, as we take a look back at the past twelve months and look ahead to the next twelve.

ANNUAL CONGREGATION CELEBRATIONFriday, May 15

The Congregation Celebration begins at 5:45 pm with Temple Israel’s 161st annual meeting, which includes the election of trustees and officers and the presentation of the 2015-2016 budget. The meeting will be followed by a dinner at 6:15 pm, a Shabbat service at 7:30 pm, and an

Oneg Shabbat hosted by WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood, following the service.

We welcome new and returning Temple Israel Trustees, Marisa Baggett, Lisa Barden, Ben Beatus, Byron Besser, Raymond Evans, Melanie Fine, Lee Filderman, Arlene Goldner, Jeff Kerlan,

Meggan Kiel, Amy Kirshbaum, Jay Lindy, Billie Pierce, Wendy Rotter, Esther Saltzman, Betsy Saslawsky, Bobbie Shainberg, Elissa Taub, Barrie Wurzburg, and Ralph Yaffe. Presidential appointees are Jody Franklin and Leigh Royal.

The Officers are Jonathan Frisch, President; Elkan Scheidt, Senior Vice President; Laurie Meskin, Vice President; David Rosenthal, Vice President; Alex Saharovich, Vice President; Leigh Mansberg, Secretary; Mark Fogelman, Treasurer; David Bearman, Counsel; and Paula Jacobson, Immediate Past President.

Be a part of all the celebrations the memorable evening offers! Please make dinner reservations ($18/person by May 7; $25/person after that) at timemphis.org, by scanning this QR code, by check, or by contacting Sylvia Appleton, sylviaa@timemphis.org or 901.761.3130.

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BETWEEN YOU AND MEMay is such a glorious month. The chill of a winter that extended with snow into April has given way to full bloom before summer. Children and grandchildren, whether in Kindergarten or 12th grade, are preparing to graduate, which brings to mind what actor Ed Helms of The Office fame said at my alma mater last year:

“I wish there was a way to know you were in the good old days before you actually left them.” On one level, it’s impossible to know the era in which one lives. My friend and colleague Rabbi Brad Artson notes that nobody ever knows the name of the period of time they are actually living through until someone

decides that the period in question is over. As he puts it, “The one thing they did not have in the Biblical Period was a Bible. Once they had a Bible, then the Biblical Period was over; it could have a name, and it was called the ‘Biblical Period.’” But who knew when they were living through it? Nobody woke up in the late Roman Empire and said to their beloved spouse, “Honey, you know, I was feeling Late Antique last night, but I am definitely feeling Early Medieval this morning!” We mark transitions, generally, when it is too late to mark them, and then you can’t do anything about them!Judaism calls us to see most days as potentially one of the “good old days” before you actually leave them – and there is no better time to appreciate this idea than these days in Jewish time between Passover, which ended last month, and Shavuot this month.

The idea of freedom from slavery associated with Pesach is connected with the idea of receiving the Torah, associated with Shavuot, by making sure we count every day in between. The ritual of the counting of the Omer reminds us that the purpose of freedom through a Jewish lens is not simply escaping bondage but moving toward something higher and sacred. This tradition of counting each day is a wonderful reminder of the gift of every day and the importance of making each day count. It’s almost as if we can hear the words of the Bible in Psalms, “Teach us to count the days of our lives so that we may acquire a heart of wisdom.” After all, if God renews each day and night, why can’t we?! Mazal tov to our Graduates, Confirmands, and every Temple family celebrating a major milestone during this harvest month, the time when our ancestors arrived at Mt. Sinai and embraced Torah as their guidepost for living. With so many more “good old days” ahead for Temple – especially with our new rabbis and senior staff arriving soon – the best is yet to come!Faithfully yours,Rabbi Micah Greenstein

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SHAVUOTCelebrate Shavuot – the anniversary of the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people – at Temple Israel!

PRE-SHAVUOT TOT SHABBAT SERVICE AND DINNERFriday, May 22, 6:15 pm

We love celebrating the gift of Shabbat together. This month, let’s also celebrate the gift of Torah. At 6:15 pm, experience a Pre-Shavuot Tot Shabbat service created for our youngest members during which we’ll welcome our First Fruits (all our new babies) into our Temple community. Please contact Jackie Evans in the Education Office, jackiee@timemphis.org or 901.937.2777, to let us know that you and your families will be there.

Stay for a family-friendly holiday dinner, which is free to Temple members who RSVP by May 15; after then and for non-members, the cost is $8/adult and $4/child. Go to timemphis.org or scan the QR code to RSVP. Questions? Contact Jackie.

Shabbat Experiences for Families, including Pre-Shavuot Tot Shavuot, are made possible by the generosity and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for Education.

SHAVUOT CELEBRATIONSaturday, May 23, 6-7:30 pm

Enjoy refreshments, including wine and cheese, followed by an invigorating study session and inspirational Havdalah as together we welcome the holiday of Shavuot.

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CONFIRMATIONFriday, May 1, 7:30 pm

Allison Boshwit, daughter of Julie & Andrew BoshwitJosephine Campbell, daughter of Jennifer & Dr. Patrick CampbellSam Canales, son of Stacy & Arthur CanalesDanielle Chaum, daughter of Patricia Shaw & Dr. Edward ChaumNoah Chensasky, son of Alyson & Alex ChensaskyCaroline Danziger, daughter of Shara & David DanzigerEmma Filderman, daughter of Amy Malkin Filderman/Lee FildermanDaniel Finan, son of Janis & Patrick FinanDena Grant, daughter of Cori Grant/Russell GrantJulia Greenstein, daughter of Sheril & Rabbi Micah GreensteinMarcus Gronauer, son of Helen Gronauer/Skip Gronauer Leslie Kahn, daughter of Ellen & Herbert KahnSofia Karabell, daughter of Dr. Ana & Keith KarabellJoshua Karchmer, son of Laurie & Randy KarchmerJeri Katz, daughter of Margie & Benjamin KatzSamuel Lane, son of Suzanne & Steven LaneMadeleine Levingston, daughter of Jennifer & Jon LevingstonElly Lindy, daughter of Wendy & Dr. Peter LindyJames Lindy, son of Susan & Jay LindyJacob Malkin, son of Andrea & Arthur MalkinEmma Mansberg, daughter of Leigh & Danny MansbergNoah Mayer, son of Ruth & Minton MayerHannah Meskin, daughter of Laurie & Jeffrey MeskinJacob Meskin, son of Laurie & Jeffrey MeskinSamuel Meyer, son of Elise & Greg MeyerHannah Orgel, daughter of Robin & Billy OrgelRebecca Rabiner, daughter of Robin & Andrew RabinerMolly Rogers, daughter of Michelle & Jeff RogersJacob Rotter, son of Wendy & Cary RotterRebecca Rubnitz, daughter of Karin & Dr. Jeffrey RubnitzCarson Rudolph, son of Elizabeth & David RudolphMatthew Saslawsky, son of Betsy & Andrew SaslawskyAmanda Scheidt, daughter of Laurie & Elkan ScheidtWill Schwartz, son of Elizabeth & David SchwartzJared Shemper, son of Courtney & Aaron ShemperJacob Shermer, son of Tami & Dr. Mark ShermerMatthew Silver, son of Lisa & Howard SilverAbby Shutzberg, daughter of Jody & Larry ShutzbergDaniel Slovis, son of Amy Israel/Adam SlovisMaggie Strassburger, daughter of Dory & David GreenbergEmma Woodman, daughter of Tricia & Andy WoodmanAlannah Yellen, daughter of Patricia & Dr. Marshall Yellen

GRADUATIONFriday, May 8, 7:30 pm

Lulu Abdun, daughter of Cindy ShainbergSophia Abdun, daughter of Cindy ShainbergJonah Baer, son of Risa & Steven Baer Sarah Besser, daughter of Julie & Byron BesserEmily Faber, daughter of Melissa & Richard FaberJordan Franklin, daughter of Joanne & Barry FranklinMolly Franklin, daughter of Karen & Jody FranklinAaron Grosman, son of Sherry & Michael GrosmanGavin Handler, son of Randi & Alan HandlerConnor Heaslet, son of Caryn & Curt HeasletJack Hirschman, son of Suanne Hirschman/Shayle HirschmanLindsey Houston, daughter of Ida Houston & David BlindmanEvan Hunter, son of Lara & Jamie HunterDrew Karchmer, son of Laurie & Randy KarchmerOlivia Landau, daughter of Susanne & Bruce LandauKatherine Levingston, daughter of Jennifer & Jon LevingstonEliana Linder, daughter of Laura & Dr. James LinderJared Lindy, son of Wendy & Dr. Peter LindyJordyn Lubin, daughter of Sharon & Justin LubinBlake Mandelman, son of Joy Mandelman/Hal MandelmanJaime Marquis, daughter of Sandra & Charles MarquisMax Meyer, son of Elise & Greg MeyerCarly Nahon, daughter of Julie Kosten/Ike NahonCaroline Rabiner, daughter of Robin & Andrew RabinerDaniel Saharovich, son of Debra & Alex SaharovichBrooke Saharovici, daughter of Heidi & Livio SaharoviciJason Stein, son of Elisa Stein/Bruce SteinIan Susser, son of Lynn & Shmuel SusserRachel Tanenbaum, daughter of Laura & Dr. Alan TanenbaumJeremy Waldrip, son of Judi & Randy Waldrip

CONGRATULATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL’SCONFIRMANDS AND GRADUATES

Share in their simchas at these Shabbat services.

HONOR THE HONOREESHonor the confirmands and graduates with a Mazal Tov Card from WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood. Proceeds benefit the WRJ’s Y.E.S. Fund, which includes programming for high school students. Please refer to the form you received in the mail for details or contact Phyllis Gregory, psg1973@yahoo.com or 901.288.7728.

Also, you have the opportunity to celebrate them by sponsoring Temple Israel’s Living Torah in their honor! Created by Israeli artist Michal Meron, the Living Torah is a colorful, beautifully illustrated Torah displayed in the Temple lobby. You even can sponsor a Book or a Parsha as a group, such as an extended family; a b’nai mitzvah, Confirmation, or Graduation class; a scout troop, a business, and more. All sponsorships are acknowledged in the lovely leather-bound recognition book that accompanies the Living Torah. To become a sponsor, go to timemphis.org or contact Jan Reisman, janr@timemphis.org or 901.937.2781.

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Links to the social media platformsTemple Israel uses are on timemphis.org.

MITZVAH OPPORTUNITIES

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SERVE AS TEST PROCTORSMay 4-7 from 8:45-11:30 am

Wells Station Elementary, 1610 Wells Station RoadTemple Israel’s adopt-a-school, Wells Station Elementary, needs volunteers to serve as proctors for upcoming standardized tests, including SAT 10 tests for 1st and 2nd graders. People may volunteer one or more days. Please contact Phyllis Niegelberg, 901.270.7718 or phyllisn56@gmail.com.

PREPARE SNACKS AND COOK CASSEROLESWednesday, May 6, 5:30-7:30 pm

This WRJ-Sisterhood sponsored effort in the Temple kitchen supports MIFA’s COOL initiative.Call Elise Meyer, 901.309.3818, or Jennifer Ross, 415.342.1063. Children ages 12 and older are welcome to participate.

VOLUNTEER AT MANNA HOUSEMondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, 8-11:30 am

Get involved at this place of hospitality for the homeless. Welcome guests who drop in for a much needed respite with coffee and conversation, a shower and change of clothes, and hygiene items. Contact Ann Wilson, annwilson41@gmail.com.

KNIT AND CROCHETThursdays, 1:30 pm

Knit and crochet bears for children in emerging nations who are affected by HIV/AIDS; and caps, scarves, and lap robes for MIFA’s Love Caps Program and Wings at West Clinic. Contact Jenny Baer, jjb8126@aol.com or 901.754.8126.

JOIN TEAM GARDEN~a message from Team Garden’s Sharon Berman~In 2014, Temple Israel’s Team Garden built a garden space, learned about gardening techniques and a variety of vegetables, and had a successful harvest. During our second year, it’s all about increased production. We plan to more than double the produce harvested. But we need more garden volunteers to make this happen!This opportunity is a great way to give back to the community, specifically to those served by the Mid-South Food Bank. We offer on-the-job training and pair volunteers to make the experience more fun.All ages can volunteer – children with a parent, young people needing a b’nai mitzvah project or hours toward graduation, adults of every age (our oldest volunteer is 80+). To volunteer or ask questions, contact me, bermanss@gmail.com or 901.291.8878.

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TEMPLE ISRAEL MOVIE CINEPLEXTuesday, June 2, 7 pm

Inspirational Stories is the theme of this year’s Temple Israel Movie Cineplex, chaired by Jimmy Ringel of the Lifelong Learning Committee. See one of three thought-provoking and heartwarming films: Glickman, Front of the Class, or American Masters: Marvin Hamlisch - What He Did For Love and then share in an enlightening discussion about the films. There is no charge for the movies and refreshments; however, so that we will have enough popcorn for all, we ask that you RSVP by May 26 by scanning the QR code, going to timemphis.org, or calling Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130. RSVP

Scan the QR codes to view movie trailers.

PANCAKES AND PRAYER Saturday, May 2, 9 am

Pancakes and Prayer is an opportunity to celebrate Shabbat morning with our youngest children, to teach them to love Judaism, and to help them know our synagogue as a second home. We will gather to experience the sweetness of Shabbat, taking advantage of our little ones’ boundless wiggles.The morning will include songs, stories, activities, and a pancake breakfast. Breakfast is complimentary, but to have enough for everyone, scan the QR code or go to timemphis.org and RSVP by April 30. Questions? Call Jackie Evans, 901.937.2777.Pancakes and Prayer is made possible by the generosity and vision of the Mildred H. and Edgar C. Haas, Sr. Family Endowment for Education, WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood, and the PJ Library.

ANYTHING GOES FORPRIME TIMERS

Thursday, June 11RSVP deadline: May 8

Join Temple Prime Timers, Temple’s social group for those 65-90+, at Theatre Memphis for dinner and the classic Cole Porter musical, Anything Goes.

Dinner (6 pm) & Performance (7:30 pm):$30/Temple Israel member; $35/guest

For reservations, call Sylvia Appleton, 901.761.3130, by May 8. (NOTE: subscriber ticket holders must call Theatre Memphis for seats for the performance. For subscribers joining the group for dinner, the cost is $15. Call Sylvia.)

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WRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD

This book club meets on the second Wednesday of each month, and all are welcome to participate!

The selection for the May 13 meeting is The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. The book for June will be Descent by Tim Johnston.

OPEN BOARD MEETINGWednesday, May 13, 5:30 pm

Please come join your Sisterhood for fun, a potluck dinner, and door prizes. This will be a great evening celebrating the fabulous year we have had! After a brief open board meeting, we will hold a Secret Sister gift swap, so please bring an $18 gift to swap.

RSVP, by May 6 to 901.937.2790, with a message of what you are contributing – salad, main dish, side dish, or dessert – to the potluck dinner.

ROSH CHODESHTuesday, May 19, 7 pm

Why are flowers, foliage, and every single blade of grass important in the observance of Shavuot – the holiday that celebrates God’s gift of the Torah? Find out as Chris Gang leads Rosh Chodesh-Sivan this month.

Please contact Chris, chrisagang@hotmail.com, with any questions.

BOOK CLUBWednesday, May 13, 1:30 pm

Contact the Judaica Shop at 901.937.2782 or sisterhoodgiftshop@timemphis.org. To explore volunteer opportunities, please contact Susie Bender, sbb813@bellsouth.net.

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JUDAICA SHOPThe WRJ-Sisterhood Judaica Shop has a large selection of mezuzot, Shabbat candles, baby gifts, children’s books, cookbooks, jewelry, greeting cards, and much, much more. Judaica Shop regular hours are:

VISION CAMP VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDJune 3, 10, 17, 24; 9:45 am-12 pm

Help Sisterhood help their adopt-a-school this summer by volunteering at Colonial School’s Vision Camp. This wonderful mitzvah opportunity is also a great way for middle and high school students to earn service hours.

For more information, please contact Paula Lynch, lpmlynch@bellsouth.net or 901.581.4447, or Rochelle Fenton, ljafenton@bellsouth.net or 901.596.0264.

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Words cannot express the joy I feel on Sunday mornings. The halls of Temple fill with songs, Hebrew, and deep discussions, and the students in the Wendy and Avron Fogelman Religious School talk, play, and laugh with one another. We have the pleasure each week of watching our children build relationships with their Judaism, Temple, and one another, and this is one of the greatest blessings we have.I could go on and on about the words our students have learned in Hebrew Through Movement, the incredible projects they have created to explore Torah, holidays, and Israel, and the beautiful prayers they sing each week with Teen Team. As they say, “a picture is worth a thousand words…”

Thank you to the parents, teachers, Madrichim, and everyone who has helped to make this year so incredible! As we say when we finish one book of the Torah and begin the next, “Chazak, chazak, v’nitchazek. Be strong, be strong, and we will strengthen one another.” Thank you for helping this wonderful, joyful community move from strength to strength! I would also like to give a special thank you to Matthew Saslawsky, our religious school photographer, who has captured all of these incredible moments.L’Shalom,Lauren Luskey, RJE, Director of Youth and Family Learninglaurenl@timemphis.org / 901.937.2776 / Twitter: @LELuskey

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THIRD TI FELLOWSHIP GROUP ANNOUNCEDRecently named one of the most innovative Jewish programs in the country by the Slingshot Fund, the TI Fellowship will unite 20 college students and recent graduates from Memphis and around the country to Memphis this summer. This year’s class represents 17 outstanding universities from across the United States.Over the course of the ten-week program, the Fellows will gain valuable work experience from companies and non-profits and also will receive networking and professional development training from the New Memphis Institute and the Rhodes College Career Center.Lest you think that the Fellowship is all work and no play, the Fellows also will be immersed in the vibrant culture of downtown and midtown Memphis and will get to know the young Jewish community in Memphis through participation in Temple’s ConnecTI summer events.Throughout the entire experience, the Fellows will be immersed in Jewish learning and communal engagement that will show them how to be connected to their Judaism and the Jewish community as young professionals.

Jared Ashkenaz, rising Junior, University of Miami Sarah Laves, 2015 Graduate, Rhodes CollegeLeah Baer, rising Senior, Tulane University Margo Libby, rising Senior, University of ArizonaMartin Berlinski, 2015 Graduate, University of Arkansas David Lipson, 2015 Graduate, University of GeorgiaBetsy Rose Besser, rising Senior, University of Vermont Leah McCormick, 2015 Graduate, Clemson UniversityReed Billings, rising Senior, University of Arkansas Sarah Naids, rising Senior, Vanderbilt UniversityTammy Craven, rising Junior, University of Michigan Jackson Olesky, rising Senior, Indiana UniversityMatthew Filderman, rising Junior, University of Alabama Rachel Pelts, rising Senior, University of TexasNathan Franklin, rising Senior, Pomona College Brian Ringel, rising Junior, University of MichiganJack Jalenak, 2015 Graduate, Louisiana State University Nathan Ritterband, rising Senior, University of FloridaZach Korman, rising Senior, Vanderbilt University Zach Sherman, rising Senior, Vassar College

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BARBARA K. LIPMAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER FUND In memory of Amelia Weil Bloom Nancy & Gerald BallinMinette Kochman Terri & Paul Burson Rita & Arnold ZuckermanSandra YoungJerry BuringMiriam BaerLois Jacobs Debra & Cary CaliffKicker Jane & Dr. Gene Eckstein Judy RoyalSonia Lewis Van Buskirk Gail & Dr. Myron LewisLawrence Dexter Geller Norwood FamilyRose Gerber Evans Paula & Joel PickerLeo Schneider Shirley Schneider & GirlsLoren Sparks Barbara & Dr. Norman TowbinDavid Lowi Dr. Norman, Barbara, Hal, Laynie, Andy, Bennett & Georgia TowbinHelen Samuels Barbara & Dr. Norman TowbinAdditional donationAndy RobinsCANTOR EMERITUS FUNDIn memory ofFaylese Gruber Arlene & Ron Goldner Nancy & David RosenbergEsther & Maury Malkin Janis Malkin Iansmith & FamilyLoren Sparks Sondra PriceFor the recovery ofTerry Lohnes Barbara MichelCEMETERY FUNDIn memory ofCeil AbrahamAbe Goodman, Jr. Patty & Dr. Lee AbrahamFred GoldsmithFaylese Gruber Aimee GinsburgRose Brown KirschMelvyn Harris Kirsch Joe KirschJerry Buring Leslie & Nat LandauGENERAL FUNDIn honor ofJulie Klein Stephen & Margaret BillerJordan Baer Oster Lisa & Jonathan FrischRebecca Lewis’ bat mitzvah Julie & Jerry KleinDiane & Mark Halperin Lesley & Sam Marks Temple Israel Boy Scout Troop 25 Elaine & Maury Radin

Louisa Perlberg Keith & Missy Riggins Gloria Gang’s birthday Drs. Rose & Dick RubinStephanie & Joel Sklar’s anniversary Mildred SchwartzRabbi Martin Hinchin Flo Selber Drs. Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy’s Anniversary Wynne WilderFor the recovery of Barry SteinbergJon Poulin Sharon BermanAndrew Boshwit Hermine Davidson Jan & Dr. Lee SteinDeni Hirsh Mildred Schwartz Susan & Raymond EvansMark Halperin Lisa & Jonathan FrischDiane HalperinAndrew Boshwit Jan & Marc HanoverIn memory ofDave Dermon II Patty & Dr. Lee Abraham Jerry BuringSandra Young Sylvia AppletonKicker Debbie & Leslie BaerSandra Young Anise & Ron BelzThelma Cohn Brenda CowansSam Jacobs Hermine DavidsonMinette Kochman Gloria & Eddie FelsenthalJerry Buring Marcia & Tom FisherJerry BuringSandra YoungBarbara Konig Lisa & Jonathan FrischAlfred Jacob Gardner Leslie & Dr. Mark Gillenson & FamilyPatricia Allen GlazerThelma Cohn Ken GlazerMatthew Goodman Dr. Jack GoodmanJerry BuringLarry PerlbergFaylese Gruber Jan & Marc Hanover Julie & Jerry Klein Jerry Buring Peggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr.Dr. Richard Kisber Janet KisberDoris TenenbaumAnnie KrivcherEzra Krivcher Sonya KrivcherFaylese Gruber Shelly & Don Levy

Alfred BlatnikoffDiane Lichterman Rae Jean & Sandy LichtermanLarry Perlberg Robert Loeb Keith & Missy Riggins Barbie & Ray DanCol. Lawson Nagel Harris NagelbergBernice Cahan Carole & Robert PinsteinSam Rosenblum Maureen Rosenblum & FamilyJerry Buring Comfort KeepersAlfred Gardner Debra & Alex SaharovichShirley Schwartz Ann SalkyBarbara KonigLarry Perlberg Jerry Buring Elkan & Laurie Scheidt Larry PerlbergFaylese Gruber Barbara Konig Jerry Buring Mildred Schwartz Sandra Young Mary Shainberg Dr. Max Weis, Jr. Louise & Jerry Sklar Dr. Karin Gubin Kathleen Joyce WilsonAdditional donationsJeffrey Liebman Laurie & Harry SamuelsCurt WardMEFTY FUNDIn memory ofAlexander Bernstein Mr. & Mrs. Allan BernsteinRichard Kisber Steve KisberMorris RoyalFlorence Feldman Royal Robert RoyalMUSEUM FUNDIn honor of Rudi Scheidt Aileen BursonIn memory ofWelville Wolfson Sam & Deborah BrackstoneJerry Buring Gail & Dr. Myron LewisWalter Roman Carol MeyerRABBI KATIE BAUMAN DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn memory ofEllen Auerbach Dallas Bryan Pat & Michael Christopher Mary Jane & Thomas Hoover Bruce Kahn Judy KoronesAlvin Labens Stephanie & Stuart CohenDr. Karin Gubin Sandy Hanover Grissom

Helen Ruth Weisburd Mary Jane PotashFor the recovery of Jon PoulinAndrew Boshwit Karen & Dr. Michael Koplon Laurie & Harry SamuelsIn honor of Rabbi Katie Bauman Amy Nickol & MilaRebecca Lewis’ bat mitzvah Jane & Dr. Gene EcksteinRABBI HARRY DANZIGER DISCRETIONARY FUNDFor the recovery of Diane & Mark Halperin Rochelle & Dr. Avron SlutskyIn memory of Herman Gilbert Gruber Faylese Gruber Sue & Bud Balkin Faylese Gruber Shirley & Stanley StarrJerry BuringLarry Perlberg Elaine & Dr. Robert KaufmanJoseph Aaron Lebovitz June OdegardLewis “Pat” Isaacs Carole & Dr. Charles PlesofskyLarry PerlbergFaylese Gruber Rochelle & Dr. Avron SlutskyRABBI MICAH GREENSTEIN DISCRETIONARY FUNDIn memory of Alfred Jacob Gardner Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews, PLCJerry Buring Jean & Buddy Ballin Beverly & Dr. Bob Buchalter Marilyn & Harvey CookElse Dixon Doris BardFaylese Gruber Lynn & Vic ButcherDr. Max Weis, Jr. Susan & Howard CohnDave Dermon II Alfred & Betty CowlesRobin Dan Hooper Barbie & Ray DanLillian Espinosa Carlos EspinosaJill Lynn Fisher Marcia & Tom FisherDorothy Friedman Aileen Friedman & Sylvia ElsnerWayne FinkRobert Fink Sandy GrissomFaylese Gruber Lynn Gruber Judy KoronesIrwin Hollander FamilyRichard Wurzburg, Sr. Arlene Gritz & FamilyDaniel Greif Francis Kallsnick

THANK YOU TO THOSE MAKING DONATIONS TO TEMPLE ISRAEL (MARCH 2015)

CREATE YOUR JEWISH LEGACYAccording to the Talmud, giving is as important as all other commandments combined.

Please contact Temple Israel Executive Director Stacy Canales, 901.937.2765,about creating your Jewish legacy with a deferred gift to Temple Israel.

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Jonathan Frisch, PresidentE. Elkan Scheidt, Sr. Vice Pres.Laurie Meskin, Vice Pres.David Rosenthal, Vice Pres.Alex Saharovich, Vice Pres.Leigh Mansberg, SecretaryMark Fogelman, TreasurerDavid L. Bearman, Counsel

Paula Jacobson, Immediate Past Pres.Debbie Jackson, WRJ-Sisterhood Pres.Jeff Rosenberg, MRJ-Brotherhood Pres.Daniel Saharovich, JCM Pres.Stacy Canales, Executive Director

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Sandra Young Hilda Kaufman Carole & Dr. Charles PlesofskySarah Karno Jeffer Roselle LazarovMadelynne Cantor Barbara Loevy & Meryl KleinBarnett Magids Jan & Jack MagidsMorris Katz Marilyn & Alan Magnus & FamilyBarbara Konig May Lynn & Dr. Charlie Mansbach Sandy GrissomPatty Evans Wurzburg Debbie, Bucky, Erin & Nora ParkerBarbara KonigJerry Buring Carole & Robert PinsteinMinette KochmanBarbara KonigFaylese GruberJerry Buring Jan & Marc ReismanDr. Karin GubinSumner LevineSandra BeatusFrank SherDoreen Fisher Janice & Jimmy Ringel & FamilyAlvin Labens Ronny & Linda Ellen SklarDave Dermon Jan & Dr. Lee SteinPaul Malkin Elissa & Dr. Marc TaubRena Loskovitz Myrna & Myron ThomasJerome BuringLarry Perlberg Bobbye & Jeff WeinbergerBarbara Margolin Brenda & Dr. Rodney WolfMickey Block Barbara & Stanley ZitronMarshall Zuckerman Mavis ZuckermanFor the recovery of Jerome MagdovitzMary Pailet Marilyn & Harvey CookDiane & Mark Halperin Debbie & Ron LazarovDeni Hirsh Carole & Dr. Charles PlesofskyMarilyn Haas Curt Ward & Jeffrey WardIn honor of Rabbi Micah Greenstein Barbara & George Lapides Rebecca WilsonMarilyn Haas Bobbie MillerJoel Felt’s 85th Birthday Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Cathy & Richard KesslerGloria Gang’s 90th Birthday Carole & Dr. Charles PlesofskyMarilyn GlazerElise MeyerMitzvah Day Volunteers Cheri & Henry Rudner Rabbi Martin Hinchin Friends in ArchivesMary Shainberg Felicitas Sloves

Doris Plough Metz Mary & Charles WurtzburgerAdditional donationsJanet BransonGloria GangAllyn & Sherri KantorArlyne SchwartzTom TreadwayJ. Edward WiseAileen FriedmanWRJ-SISTERHOOD TEMPLE GROUNDS & BEAUTIFICATION FUNDIn memory ofMinette Kochman Aileen Burson Faylese Gruber Gina Jolly Elise & Greg Meyer Jan & Dr. Lee Stein Sharon BermanJerry Buring Evelyn & Martin SnyderIn honor ofDiane Rudner Rosalie RudnerWRJ-SISTERHOOD SERVICE TO THE BLIND FUNDIn memory ofFaylese Gruber Debbie & Ron Jackson Peggy & L. R. Jalenak, Jr. Lynn & Dr. Bobby Kline Carole & Dr. Charles Plesofsky Diane RudnerJerry BuringMiriam Baer Lynn & Dr. Bobby Kline Minette Kochman Jan MeyerIn honor ofMarilyn Haas Lynn & Dr. Bobby KlineWRJ-SISTERHOOD BEULAH R. VOSSE LIBRARY FUNDIn memory ofBilly FortasDave Dermon II Lynn & Dr. Robert KlineFaylese Gruber Paula Lynch Bebe Strauss & Maury Strauss Muriel Turner Mary & Charles WurtzburgerWENDY & AVRON FOGELMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDIn honor ofAvron Fogelman’s 75th birthday Samantha & Adam Cohen Marty Davidson Judy & Morris Kriger Audrey & Charles WolchanskyIn memory ofRick SilvermanJerry BuringBilly FortasDave Dermon II Wendy & Avron FogelmanIn memory ofElsie Lenore Haines Geller Norwood FamilyRABBI JAMES A. WAX MEMORIAL FUNDIn memory of Milton Simon Martha & Jerrold Graber

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THANK YOU!Thank you to those who sponsored Prenegs in April: Margo & Mark Fogelman, Amy & Tod Singer, and WRJ-Temple Israel Sisterhood.Commemorate a joyous family occasion or honor a loved one by sponsoring a Preneg before a Shabbat service. Call Sharon Nickol, 901.937.2797, for details.

OUR SYMPATHYThe Temple Israel family extends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of these loved ones of blessed memory:Dave Dermon II Thelma LynchWilliam “Billy” Fortas Harriet MintzAlvin Gruner Walter “Bubba” RomanVersie Jones Sandra Young

OUR SIMCHASThe Temple Israel family shares in the happiness of its members and is thankful for the blessings they enjoy. Congratulations to:Kathy Heymann and Roger Messinger on their marriage.Amy Lewellen and Geoffrey Jacoby on their engagement.

CEMETERY HOURSEffective May 1, the Temple Israel Cemetery will be open for visitors as follows:

Sunday-Thursday, 10:30 am-4 pmFriday, 10:30 am-2 pm

CAREER TRANSITION GROUPSundays, May 3 & May 17, 9:30 am

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MRJ-TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD12th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, May 11; lunch at 12 pm, shotgun start at 1 pmRidgeway Country Club

Start off with a delicious lunch catered by Corky’s, then hit the beautiful course for a great round of golf, and cap off the day with a fabulous Ruth’s Chris dinner. Participants have a fantastic time, and the funds raised benefit Temple Israel and area organizations.

To register, scan the QR code or go to timemphis.org. For more information or for sponsorship opportunities, e-mail Jeff Rosenberg, brotherhood@timemphis.org.

Thank you to all the sponsors, including Diversified Trust, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, and Corky’s.