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December 2013 ~ www.templenashville.org
The SongS of The ScrollS: Music from the Books of Lamentations, Ruth,
Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes & EstherA concert presented by
Cantor Tracy Fishbein with
Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 7:00 pmJoin us for a 6:15 pm
Wine & Cheese Reception and a Coffee & Sweet Encore following the concert
Russell Davis, piano ~ Rick Kleiner, guitarPaul Nelson,cello ~ Ellie Flier, composer
Pat Halper, narrator
The Temple5015 Harding RoadNashville, TN 37205Phone: 615-352-7620
Fax: 615-352-9365
Executive Staff
Mark SchiftanSenior Rabbi ................................ ext. 224
Shana Goldstein MacklerRabbi ............................................. ext. 221
Randall M. Falk David DavisRabbi Emeritus Rabbi Laureate
Tracy FishbeinCantor ........................................... ext. 226
Bernard GutcheonCantor Emeritus ......................... ext. 234
Lisa CrockettDirector of Finance & Operations.......................................................ext. 230
Lynda GutcheonDirector of Education ............... ext. 233Religious School Office ............. ext. 225
Corye NelsonPreschool Director ..................... ext. 231
Erin ZagnoevDirector of Membership & Development ............................... ext. 299
Office Staff
Mitzie RussellExecutive Assistant to the Clergy &Office Manager .......................... ext. 292
Mark ShepardFacility Manager ......................... ext. 235
Helene DunbarMarketing Specialist................ext. 227
Bookkeeper............................. ext . 228
Marjorie ZagerSenior Services Coordinator .... ext. 237
Officers
Ray Berk ..................................President
Ralph Levy ...................... Vice President
Martin Sir ................................Treasurer
Joyce Friedman ......................Secretary
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Getting to Know You . . .
Rabbi Schiftan
I thought that it would be fun and interesting to do something different this month with the Temple View. For a change of pace, I’ve decided to combine the Rabbi’s column with mine, in what is an up-close and personal interview with
Rabbi Schiftan. Enjoy!
Ray: I think that most people know that you left a congregation in California to become our Rabbi, but where were you born and where did you grow up?
Rabbi: I was born in Mount Zion hospital in San Francisco, California, on September 8, 1959. San Francisco in the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s was the epicenter of societal change for the entire country: The hippie movement, the antiwar movement, the sexual revolution, the gay liberation movement, the women’s movement and the birth of the computer information age all were headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was -- and still is -- a wonderfully exciting incubator of openness and inclusiveness.
Ray: I know that you are a big sports fan. Growing up did you participate in any organized sports?
Rabbi: I played soccer through high school.
Ray: I would have guessed baseball. Why soccer?
Rabbi: It wasn’t nearly as popular as it is today, but among immigrant communities -- like mine -- it was immensely popular. Also, my father played soccer “back in the day” and so that was always an inspiration to me as well as a bond I could share with him.
Ray: What were your favorite sports teams when you were growing up?
Rabbi: The San Francisco Giants, the 49ers and the Golden State Warriors. The 49ers were -- along with the Dallas Cowboys -- the most creatively coached teams on the planet -- by far. They were fun to watch, and it’s always enjoyable to be a fan of a consistently competitive team...year in and year out.
Ray: How about today?
Rabbi: Well...today I’d add the Tennessee Titans to the list. I admit I haven’t always agreed with their choice of coaches, nor draft selections, but they are the home team. And...as they say...”There’s always next year”.
I’m also supportive of the football teams at the University of Miami, the University of Georgia and
the University of Michigan.
Ray: When you were young, did your family belong to a reform congregation?
Rabbi: No, we were part of a series of conservative congregations. Again, as part of an immigrant household, and community, Reform Judaism was too...foreign, shall we say, to the norms and customs of my parents and their friends.
Ray: When did you make the change to Reform Judaism?
Rabbi: I “converted” to Reform Judaism after doing a fair bit of reading on comparative Judaism in my high school years, and then, during my summer working as a counselor at the Reform Movement’s summer camp on the west coast, called Camp Swig. There, I came in contact with a Judaism that emphasized social action and social justice over ritual and religious practice. It made more sense to me and seemed more relevant to a Jew living in the rapidly opening society of American life. And, I met a beautiful young woman that summer, who would eventually become my wife. That sealed the deal.
Ray: When did you know that you wanted to be a Rabbi?
Rabbi: I began thinking about it in High School, but it really took hold of my long-term goals in my college years. The combination of honoring the legacy of parents who were holocaust survivors, combined with the passion of the prophetic voice of Reform Judaism, along with my experiences of that summer at Camp Swig, and in addition to my love of teaching, speaking, counseling and learning...all led me towards the rabbinate.
Ray: If you had not gone to rabbinical school, what other profession would you have pursued?
Rabbi: My other consideration was to attend law school. I actually applied to both law school and rabbinic school and was accepted to both. The legal scholarship and the strong desire to argue and debate the various sides and positions of the law on the issues of the day, appealed to me as well. But ultimately, the study of Tort law gave way to the study of Talmudic law.
Ray: That’s interesting, because the professions share a few commonalities, like listening to people’s problems and offering advice. Of course, as a lawyer, it’s a lot easier to tell a disgruntled client what they can do with their business. Aren’t you glad that your congregants are all happy campers?
Rabbi: There’s an approach I love here in the south: We always end every interaction with the words “Bless their hearts”. We are neither a shy
nor a withholding people when it comes to expressing our opinions. As a rabbi, I can verify the veracity of that statement. But I do sincerely love this congregation and my congregants: They have been patient and loving with me...and so am I, with them.
Ray: Where did Harriet grow up, and tell us a little more about when you first met?
Rabbi: Harriet is a native New Yorker, but her family moved to California when she was just about three years old. Her father had the vision to move the family to an idyllic town right next to Palo Alto, the home of Stanford University. We met in June of 1978, thirty-five years ago, in what today is known as Silicon Valley, at Camp Swig, the Reform Movement’s summer camp on the west coast. That day in June of 1978 turned out to be the very best day of my life.
Ray: What do you enjoy doing with your free time?
Rabbi: Walking, reading, watching movies and sports, dining out. Spending time with my wife, with friends and family.
Ray: What type of movies do you like to watch?
Rabbi: As my friends will tell you, my days are full of giving comfort and support to the real life troubles faced by others. So...rarely will I choose to see anything heavy, or serious. I like romantic comedies and light hearted stuff.
Ray: Do you have a favorite film?
Rabbi: My very favorite film of all time is Casablanca. I have seen it dozens of times and I just love it. While in Morocco a couple of summers ago, I was humbled to learn that none of it -- not a single scene of the movie -- was filmed there.
Ray: Yes, the magic of Hollywood. What’s your favorite genre of music?
Rabbi: My favorite music is the classic soft rock music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. I’m embarrassed to say that I also enjoyed the disco music of the 80’s as well, in a “What was I thinking?” kind of way. I have come to really enjoy much of the contemporary country music of recent years. And -- true confession -- as my colleagues will tell you -- I have a bit of a love for some Christmas carols as well. But only the ones written by Jews.
Ray: John Travolta would be pleased to hear that. Favorite bands?
Rabbi: The Beatles (still), Chicago, Crosby, Stills and Nash (and Young).
Ray: You will be pleased to know that I have a picture of me with John
& Yoko. Actually, I have quite a few pictures, but only one where it’s just the three of us. For the record, I had longer hair than John.
Rabbi: YOU had hair? When?
Ray: That’s harsh. What type of books do you enjoy?
Rabbi: Spy thrillers, mysteries and biographies.
Ray: Favorite authors?
Rabbi: My favorite current writer is Daniel Silva, the spy thriller novelist. I’m also partial to the humorous musings of David Sedaris. And Billy Crystal’s new book is also on my nightstand.
Ray: I know that you enjoy traveling. What are your favorite places, not counting Nashville?
Rabbi: Carmel, Lake Tahoe, San Francisco and Santa Barbara -- all in California.Any beach town in Florida on 30-A. New York City.
Paris -- as a favorite foreign city.Italy -- as my favorite foreign country.And, of course, Jerusalem: The Holy City of the Jewish people.
Ray: Favorite foods?
Rabbi: Virtually any ethnic cuisine, especially Italian and Asian. Virtually any dessert of quality -- especially anything involving and including ice cream or gelato, its Italian cousin.
Ray: What is the best Chinese restaurant in America?
Rabbi: Should I say Chinatown in Green Hills???No, my very favorite, with the very best Chinese food in all of America, is Chef Chu’s in Los Altos, California. We had our rehearsal dinner there, 27 years ago.
Ray: Tell us your favorite restaurants in Nashville.
Rabbi: Sperry’s, Flemings, and Sonobana, on the local scene.A few storefront ethnic spots out on Murfreesboro road as well.And Tex’s barbecue, Jack’s barbeque, and Breaux’s on Charlotte.
Ray: What would you rather eat, sushi or gefilte fish?
Rabbi: Isn’t gefilte fish just Jewish sushi?Truthfully: Sushi, any day, with sincere apologies to my ancestors.And to my mother.
Ray: Good choice. Thank you for sharing a little personal information about yourself with our Temple family.
Ray Berkt
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IRA Charitable Rollover Opportunity to Help Support The TempleThe American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 extended the IRA Charitable Rollover through December 31, 2013. The IRA Charitable Rollover allows individuals age 70 ½ or older to donate distributions up to $100,000 from their IRA to qualified charitable organizations, such as The Temple, without the amount of the withdrawal being included in gross income. Based on current laws, this opportunity will not be available after December 31, 2013 so please consider taking advantage of this provision now to support The Temple.
Please contact Lisa Crockett or Erin Zagnoev at 615-352-7620 if you have any questionsabout how to take advantage of this opportunity.
an interview with Rabbi Schiftan by Ray Berk
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Life
Congregational News
Jacob BressmanDecember 14, 2013
11:00 am
Jacob Reed Bressman was born on December 14, 2000. His parents are Lisa and Michael Bressman. His grandparents are Bobbie and Lewis Schultz, and Sherrill and Herbert Bressman.
His mitzvah project is collecting donations for the World Wildlife Foundation and raising awareness for the protection of endangered species.
Jacob is in the 7th grade at Harding Academy. He enjoys playing soccer and spending time with his friends, siblings, dogs, and bearded dragon lizard.
New Members
Welcome to the following new members, we are so glad you joined our Temple family!
J. Richard BarnettEllie Mae PierceLeslie Miller Sax
Rise and Larry TuckerMiriam and Ethan Weiss
Evan & Noa Tushinsky
Don’t miss the new & exciting
items in the gift shop by artist such as:
Badash Crystal, Gary Rosenthal, Patrick Meyer & Sandy Katz
and custom jewelry by:Becca Beltz & RINjuel
We would love to assist you!
If the Gift Shop is not open,come by the front desk & we will be happy to help you with your
purchases!
Open Friday Before & After Services.
B’nai Mitzvah
Stacy Beyer, who was selected as one of TIME Magazine’s picks of the Top 10 Stars of New Jewish Music in 2013.
Dan Einsenstein who is being honored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness with their inaugural Vision of Hope
award for his “exemplary work as Judge of Davidson County Metal Health Court.”
Marlene Eskind Moses who has been selected to the 2013 Tennessee Top 100 Super Lawyers and the 2013 Mid-South
Top 50 Women Super Lawyers lists.
Ben Russ who has been selected to the 2013 Tennessee Top 100 Super Lawyers list.
Felice Apolinsky has been selected by the Board of Trustees to fill the remainder of the term left vacant by the
passing of Karen Silien. She will serve as a member of the Board until 2015.
Life
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Nashville Adult Literacy Council (NALC)Each month we highlight an organization which receives funds through the Temple’s Social Action Allocations
NALC uses volunteers to teach US-born adults to read and teaches English to adult immigrants. Last year, NALC spent approximately $37,000 on books. Services and materials are always free to the learner. In the past year, NALC served 1,800
adult learners and worked with 600 volunteer tutors. Even though they continue to increase the numbers of volunteers, demand for services continues to exceed the supply of tutors. Funding from Social Action Allocations was awarded to offset
book and material expenses, which are critical to the program. being used to provide professional bilingual tutoring in Somalian and Spanish.
Social Action
Remember to bring in your Pull Tabs to help Ronald McDonald House!
Room in the Inn Season is here! From November – March we will again host up to 12 women each Monday evening.
Please bring in small size toiletries for our guests.
If you would like to host a dinner, contact Betty Werthan (665-0124)
Buzz to The Temple on the Buz-a-BusThe Temple in partnership with NCJW will provide a pick-up service beginning
Friday, November 15th for those wishing to attend Shabbat services, but aren’t able to drive.Our schedule is limited to regular Friday stops at Richland (5:10 pm) and Blakeford (5:30 pm).
Please call 352-7057 no later than noon each Friday to take advantage of this opportunity.
Missed coming to The Temple for your Medicare Prescription Review?Call Dr. Bob Neaderthal at 584-8422 between 6-9 pm most evenings, and he will do your review over the phone.
Expect this to take 5-10 minutes.
That was without a doubt the BEST CPR class I have ever taken. Captain Swann held my 15-years-old’s attention and mine for three hours. (That is not an easy thing to do)...Thank you and the Social Action Committee.” - Midge Cone
“I thought the training was excellent and particularly thought Captain Swann was outstanding. Thank you.” - Alyse Sprintz
“I would be more than happy to endorse Captain Swann. He adds a real world perspective to the class instead of it being textbook.” - Alecia Fair
Please note the dates for our January Suitcase Drive! - January 20th - January 27th. We will be collecting suitcases, duffle bags, backpacks and anything else foster children can use to transport their belongings when they need to change residences.
Kosher Food BoxesPeriodically, the Social Action Committee organizes a small group (about 4 people) to go to Jewish Family Services to pack
Kosher Food Boxes for the financially challenged. It takes less than two hours, and is a great service project.For upcoming dates and times, please contact Victoria Cohen-Crumpton at [email protected].
We really could use your help!!
CPR & First Aid Training - Sunday, January 12
The Temple’s next CPR training session will be conducted by Nashville Fire Department Captain Will Swann, whose last session at the Temple
was conducted in March of 2012. The training covers CPR, use of our AED (defribillator in lobby) and first aid for four major emergencies (with examples
of real world experiences).
The fee will be $45/person. Your check sent to The Temple constitutes your reservation. Deadline for reservations is Tuesday, January 7th. For further information, call Lottie Strupp at 783-0190 or
email [email protected].
Temple Events
Mussar MindfulnessFirst Wednesday of the Month @ 7:15 pm
December 4th
For more inFormation contact:martin Sir, 419-8325 or
DaviD Barton, 352-6442
Golden Lunch Bunch11:30 am
First anD thirD tuesDays oF the month
December 3rD & 17th
Join us forlunch, entertainment and fun!
To RSVP:Call Anna Sir 354-1686
Tuesday,December 3rd
is the Golden Lunch Bunch Chanukah PartyDon’t miss the fun!
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December 2013
Temple Events
Women’s Torah Study
led by Patty Marks
Thursdays@ 12:00 pm.
Special Service Note:
On Friday, December 6th services will be held at 7:30 pm.
There will not be a 6:00 pm service that evening!
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Book Club
December 22nd
The Secret Historyby Donna Tartt
For more information
contact Joan Breyer
or Laurie
Handshu lauriehandshu@
gmail.com
Lunch with the RabbiThursdays11:30 am at The Temple
December 2013
Religious Schoolby Lynda Gutcheon
Religious School Students Plan for Blessing Projects
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With Chanukah officially coming to an end, we are busy in the Religious School planning for the many blessings projects in which our students will participate in the upcoming weeks. Our Kindergarten will be hosting a brunch for our seniors, our 1st graders will visit Jewish Family Service and bring school supplies which are sorely needed for Jewish families in our community. Our 3rd graders will be working at Second Harvest and our 9th graders will take a bus with Dr. Bob Miller to visit the communities that use Shade Tree, a free clinic in East Nashville. Our 6th graders are in the process of creating their own blessing bracelets with the help and guidance of Terry Kornman. Our second graders have been writing a Blessings Book which will debut in the Spring. It is a busy and exciting time and as 2014 approaches we are all grateful for the continued blessings in our lives.
Above: Judge Dan Eisenstein, who is a regular guest in our Religious School, creates an actual Courtroom situation to show students what actually happens
in our courts today. They then learn about the court system of ancient day during the reign of Deborah the Judge.
Above: Jason Westly, one of our new 1st grade teachers, talks with the 3rd grade about his Conversion as part of their study of The Book of Ruth. Jason brought his
Conversion Certificate to share with the class.
Right: 4th Graders, as part of their study of how traditions are created in a family, gather in the
memorial alcove to talk about remembrance.
Right: Ellie Ruben and Dillon Aronoff, along with their
classmates participate in a “Let’s Learn – Let’s Pretend” event to showcase how we celebrate a
Jewish Wedding. Each student had an important role and the event was capped off with a reception
and dancing.
Above: Spencer Klinsky and Adam Bednowitz are among the group of 9th
Graders who cooked dinner for the opening night of Room-in-the-Inn. As part of the
Jewish Lens project, students made a complete meal and came in the following
evening to serve dinner to our guests. Robb McClusky spent time talking with the
students about this important “Blessings” project.
-- Preschoolby Jan Huettner & Corye Nelson
A Holiday Wish
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As we come to the close of our first semester of Temple Preschool, it is astounding to realize how we have continued to change and grow from year to year. We have recently teamed up with local community partners in order to expand our horizons by learning more about the area in which we live. We have provided diapers to those who were not able to afford their own. We have continued to learn from our Reggio Emilia study groups which have passed on valuable ideas and information to our classrooms. The first stage of our playground renovations has taken place, thanks to some supportive teachers, staff, significant others, and parents. We have added a new stage area, as well as mud sinks, art shelves and a musical wall- all of which has served to stimulate creative thinking in our children. In their classrooms, the students have been hard at work creating pieces of individualized art to be displayed in the Temple’s Gallery (meeting rooms A & B) for the third year in a row. We invite you all to view this showcase during the months of December and January.
As we prepare for the winter holiday, it is easy to see the progress that has taken place this year. With visions of bullying and violence in the daily headlines, it has been an important goal that we establish a warm, safe and caring classroom environment. This leads to high expectations for respectful interactions. We have talked about the importance of staying healthy by exercising, eating nourishing foods and practicing good habits such as washing hands. We have made a point of emphasizing social and emotional good health… learning to make positive choices, interacting with others in a supportive, friendly manner. Showing our children how to resolve conflict by learning to work out disagreements and how to work with each other to negotiate solutions has been another important emphasis. Finally, we have watched our children make strides by problem solving and learning about feelings such as empathy and support, leading to their ability to refocus and redirect their attention to a peaceful result. During this holiday season, we wish you all the joy of knowledge, family, love and peace.
Kaddish will be recited in memory of these loved ones . . . .December 6 & 7 December 13 & 14 December 20 & 21 December 27 & 28
Eve BalfusMolly Baron
Michael Ray BatemanIda BernheimEvelyn BrinIrvin J Brin
Marian CusterAlexine B. Epstein
Sidney FayeDaisy A. Feldman
(mother)Phyllis KatzoffMunya FisherErnest Frank
Leopold FreudenthalAbe Geller
Leonard Ghertner(uncle)
Dorothy & Jack MillerHarry GitlitzEffie GreenerRachel HarrisSimon Hecklin
Ralph HillJoe Hirsch
Herbert HoffmanNell Newman Keenan
Walter KleinerHarry Kravitz
Robert KrivcherFlorence Kroser
Theresa Lederer KuhnGus David Kuhn Sr.
(grandfather)Irwin and Diane Kuhn
Bill & Emily KuhnGus & Elaine KuhnAnnie Weil LebeckJanet S. Lefkovitz
Morris Lewis(father)
Isabelle CohenAlter LindySam Lindy
Lee J. LoventhalMary S. LoventhalRabbi I. S. MosesMarien Belle Noa
Eva OlianBella OrfusJohn Putzel
(grandfather)Dianne & Craig Sussman
Henry RedelsheimerMax RedelsheimerDorothy R. SchafferCharles Schwarcz
Norma Goldin SelkinLouis Shyer
Bessie Cohen SimonCivia Stelzer
Bernhart WassermanIsadore Wasserman
Samuel L. WeilNathan WeiserSophia A. WiseMorris Zager
Caroline AbramsHarold “Jobe” BernardHarold Ralph Berson
Debra CavalierTille B. Cline
Minnie Jacobs DoochinAbe Epstein
Albert Feldman(husband)
Phyllis KatzoffPhillip Fleischer
(father)Deborah & Charles Robin
Natelle Hirsch FoxIda F. Freeman
David FriedmanBernice Frank GrossBess Valinsky HodesJanet Glean Hyman
Morris JacobusRichard KatzoffTerry Rae Kent
Joe Kraft(father)
Lee & Glenda KraftMarie Cohen Krivcher
Evelyn LevineJulia Bloomstein LewisHerman Loewenstein
Florence Sachs NedzynskiLester PailetJerome Rich
Regina RittenbergPauline RosenfeldHarry M. Rothkop
Lilian RozenHyman H. Sachs
Lenore Loventhal SapinsleyRoslyn Ginsburg Sir
(mother)Martin & Anna Sir
Arthur StoneLilly Vise
Jennie G. WeinbergerHenrietta M. Wolff
Mary Zwald
Rubin AlexanderJessie BatemanLeo J. Epstein
Chris FeinsteinCarrie Lindauer Fishel
Sylvia Fleischer(mother)
Deborah & Charles RobinWalter Goldstein
Etta H. HillerArthur HirschEugene JacobusMilton H. Josias
Eric KahnLeatrice (Bubbles) Karl
(sister)Lois HeldRudy Katz
Ruth Helen KayFrances Eisenberg Kramer
(grandmother)Emily & Bill Kuhn
Joyce LevinEthel W. LutinDaniel May
Doreen OdesErna Preis
Paula Rose RappIke Rosenblum
(father)Jerome & Brenda Rosenblum
Philip L. RosenfieldCelia O. Ross
Herman RubenJulius Sherman
Mollie ShmerlingRachel Trotz Sir
(mother)Manuel & Gloria SirGertrude Snyder
Ida Hoffman SolowPet (Sadye) Speller
Max Stein(father)
Anabel CassellEster Weinberger
Sallye Levy WeinsteinRichard Irwin Zeitlin
Sophie AmelkinLeonard Mark Balloff
Lillie BeckAaron Bernstein
(father)Gloria & Manuel SirPhilip Bernstein, Sr.
Robert Lee BissingerHarper Buzek
(father)Janet & Richard Krebs
Virginia CasteelMolly R. Cohen
(mother)Sylvia Weinberger
Isabelle CohenSydney Cohen
Bernard CooperLena Sobin Davis
(mother)Rob & Betsy Davis
Leon Davis(father)
Rob & Betsy DavisAlvin Perry Dembsky
Henry Desenberg(grandfather)
Harris A. GilbertJudith DobrinByron Ensel
Shavie Henning EpsteinFrank Samuel Fleisman
(grandfather)Frank & Barbara Ghertner
Dorothy & Jack MillerRachael Fleisman
(great-grandmother)Frank & Barbara Ghertner
Dorothy & Jack MillerAbe Freeman
Murray FriedmanSarah M. Friedman
Alan GarfinkleBernard GersonJean Ghertner
(mother)Frank & Barbara Ghertner
Dorothy & Jack MillerRuth Gould
Samuel L. GreenebaumJulie Rosenwald Greenfield
Hyman J. Guttman(father, grandfather)
The Jerome Guttman FamilyArthur Baruch Hahn
Clara Scholder HanoverGladys HecklinMargaret HirshDora Hirshberg
Isadore HirshbergJettie Heilbron JonasEdwin David Kamen
Tibey KleinerAlex Kornman
Charlotte KrausLouis LebeckIda Davis Levy
Girard Litt(father)
Leslie KleinSigmund MarksRebecca May
Nimrod MendalovethHenry Lyon Morris
Suzanne Jonas MorrisJohn Rothberg
Jennie RuddermanBernice Seligstein Salomon
(mother)Mickey & Sylvia Salomon
Seymour Samuels, Sr.Edythe Elterman Schwartz
Irene SeedmanMyrtle Selove
(mother)Rebecca SeloveJulian B. SimpsonLaverne SnyderHenry Sprintz
(father)Charles & Alyse Sprintz
Arthur H. UnobskeyCarrie WassermanAdolph WeinbergerDavid B. Weinstein
Emanuel WolfMary Wolf(mother)
Brenda & Bobby RosenblumBernard D. Wyman
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Exodus 35:22 . . . and they came, men & women willing-hearted to give.Beautification Fund Memory of Lewis Kay James & Elise Straus Memory of Murray Cohen Ted & Louise Pailet Recovery of Ann Bernard Geraldine Sadow Recovery of Bud Zander Howard & Jacqueline Tepper Recovery of Ellen Jacobs Howard & Jacqueline Tepper
Hank Brooks Campership FundHonor of Goldie Shepard Charles & Ilsa KrivcherMemory of Rachel Brooks Louise Brooks KatzmanMemory of Murray Cohen Shirley GoldMemory of Herschel Katzman Louise Brooks Katzman Jerry Rosenblum Bernard Rosenblum
Calvin A. Buchman Social Action Fund Memory of Bruce Buchman Anabel Cassell Kenneth Kraft Sheldon & Patricia Krizelman Memory of Murray Cohen Kenneth Kraft
Endowment: Cornerstone or EnrichmentMemory of Maurice Raphael Roy & Carol Smith
Cantor Fishbein’sDiscretionary FundAppreciation of Cantor Fishbein Gary & Carol FradkinEngagement of Tracy Fishbein & Glen Turtel Janice KrohnMarriage of April & Jake Nemer Bob & Martha NemerMarriage of Sarah & Ben Raybin David & Kay RaybinMemory of Robert Abrams Alyssa TrachtmenMemory of Murray Cohen Isabelle CohenMemory of Herb Mathias Sarah MathiasNaming of Sari Blair Zagnoev Greg & Erin Zagnoev
Betty Francis Ginsberg Memorial Library FundBar Mitzvah of Simon Weinberger Carl & Beth Dreifuss Birth of Hannah Bubis Carl & Beth Dreifuss Birth of Marlie Gutcheon Carl & Beth Dreifuss Birth of Zoe & Emma Zagnoev Carl & Beth Dreifuss Consecration of Asher Hirt Carl & Beth Dreifuss Consecration of Gavin Berman Carl & Beth Dreifuss Memory of Joy Goldstein Carl & Beth Dreifuss Memory of Norman W. Ginsberg Carl & Beth Dreifuss Memory of Harry Mackler Carl & Beth Dreifuss Recovery of Ellen Jacobs Carl & Beth Dreifuss
This report reflects donations that have been acknowledged as of October 31st
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Arthur Lee Goldner, M.D. Fund for Judaica Artists & Healing ArtsMemory of Murray Cohen Charles & Dorothy Hirshberg
Greatest Need FundMemory of Harry Mackler Randall & Gretchen Goldstein Memory of Joy Goldstein Randall & Gretchen Goldstein Memory of Margie Cavalier Alyssa Trachtman Memory of Mary Elizabeth Smith Bobby & Brenda Rosenblum
Milton Grossman Early Education FundHonor of Ellen Jacobs Sara Rachel RobinMemory of Lewis Kay Sara Rachel RobinMemory of Harry Mackler Sara Rachel Robin
Cantor Gutcheon’s Discretionary FundAppreciation of Cantor Gutcheon Michael & Mindy WeinbergerBat Mitzvah of Sophie Sebelist Latter Linda Latter & Yvette SebelistBirth of Marlie Gutcheon Irwin & Nancy HodesBirth of Roni Sussman Irwin & Nancy HodesBirth of Emma & Zoe Zagnoev Irwin & Nancy HodesBirthday of Cantor Gutcheon Irwin & Nancy HodesHonor of the 2013 Confirmation Class Irwin & Nancy HodesMarriage of April & Jake Nemer Irwin & Nancy HodesMemory of Morris Kraft Irwin & Nancy HodesMemory of Nancy Schwartz Irwin & Nancy HodesMemory of Eleanor Small Irwin & Nancy HodesRecovery of Jan Huettner Irwin & Nancy HodesRecovery of Jack Miller Irwin & Nancy Hodes Rae & Bruce Hirsch Greatest Need FundAnniversary of Joan & Robert Diamond Bruce & Rae Hirsch Appreciation of Mark Schiftan Bruce & Rae Hirsch Appreciation of Shana Mackler Bruce & Rae Hirsch Appreciation of Tracy Fishbein Bruce & Rae Hirsch Recovery of Ellen Jacobs Bruce & Rae Hirsch
Donald E. Jacobs Student Loan Fund Honor of Ellen & Kenneth Jacobs Betty & Bernard Werthan Memory of Margie Cavalier Eric & Barbara Chazen Memory of Murray Cohen Eric & Barbara Chazen Morton & Hannah Cooper Recovery of Dianne Trachtman Morton & Hannah Cooper
Lee & Theresa Kuhn Social Action FundMemory of Harry Mackler Gus & Elaine Kuhn Memory of Joy Goldstein Gus & Elaine Kuhn Memory of Mary Smith Gus & Elaine Kuhn Memory of Morris Kraft Gus & Elaine Kuhn Memory of Murray Cohen Lottie Strupp Memory of Robert Abrams Gary & Carol Fradkin Memory of Sandee Schreiber Gus & Elaine Kuhn
Gerda Loewenstein Caring & Concern Fund Birthday of Sis & Paul Cohn Nancy Flexer Birthday of Jackie Karr Nancy Flexer Birthday of Marilyn Rubin Nancy Flexer Birthday of Steve Lapidus Nancy Flexer Birthday of Suzanne Schulman Nancy Flexer Marriage of Bambi & Marshall Karr Nancy Flexer Memory of Buddy Jacobs Nancy Flexer Memory of Eleanor Small Nancy Flexer Memory of Jay Cohen Nancy Flexer Memory of Lewis Kay Nancy Flexer Memory of Mary Smith Nancy Flexer Memory of Morris Kraft Nancy Flexer Barrett & Carolyn Rosen Memory of Murray Cohen Harvey & Ann Eisen Sam Hirshberg Memory of Nancy Schwartz Nancy Flexer Memory of Natalie Levy Nancy Flexer Memory of Richard Small Nancy Flexer Memory of Sam Simon Nancy Flexer Recovery of Bud Zander Kenneth & Felicia Anchor Recovery of Ellen Jacobs Nancy Flexer Recovery of Richard Rothberg Nancy Flexer Recovery of Stuart Speyer Nancy Flexer Recovery of Tina Spielberg Nancy Flexer
Memorial & Honor Fund Memory of Joy Goldstein Joel & Bernice GordonMemory of Murray Cohen Louise Cole Joel & Bernice Gordon Sandi Gordon Recovery of Nancy Flexer Sandi Gordon
Preschool FundHonor of Sari Zagnoev Ralph & Randi Levy
Religious School Enrichment Fund Appreciation of Lynda Gutcheon Michael & Lee Gryll Consecration of Madeline Spigel Sheila Schwartz
Scott Shapiro Preschool Scholarship FundBirth of Anna Lavely Bleeker Kenneth & Felicia Anchor Memory of Morris Kraft Kenneth & Felicia Anchor Memory of Sandee Schreiber Kenneth & Felicia Anchor
Beverly & Jimmy Small Golden Agers FundBirth of David Perry Irvin & Beverly Small Birthday of Suzanne Schulman James & Patty Marks Memory of Joy Goldstein Norman & Hedy Lustig Memory of Lewis Kay Irvin & Beverly Small Memory of Murray Cohen Norman & Hedy Lustig Memory of Sig Litoff Irvin & Beverly Small
Temple Cemetary Beautification FundMarriage of Bambi & Marshall Karr Alyssa Trachtman
Yahrzeit FundMemory of Donald F. Gordon Sandi Gordon Memory of Jack Kuhn, Sr. Jeffery KuhnMemory of Gertrude Loskove Raye Ann & Ralph GreenbaumMemory of Max Loskove Raye Ann & Ralph Greenbaum
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Women.EngageD. in Living. & Learning. calling all Women!
Join Us for the Sixth Biennial
Women’s RetreatLed by Rabbi Shana mackLeR & cantoR tRacy FiShbein
Study & Learning ~ Laughter & Fun ~ Hands-on Art Project ~
Relax & Refresh ~ a Great Getaway!
January 17th - 19th
Drouillard House, Cumberland Furnace, TNPrice: $180.00*
Includes room, meals & materials
RSVP deadline - January 1st
*Scholarships available.
