From the study of Rabbi David Stern

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RabbiDavid Stern

December 2012 Kislev/Tevet 5773Vol. 39 No. 2

Saturday, December 110:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz Chapel

10:30 a.m. in the Olan Sanctuary

Friday, December 76:15 p.m. in the Olan Sanctuary

Saturday, December 810:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz Chapel

10:30 a.m. in the Olan Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. in the Olan Sanctuary

Friday, December 14

6:00 p.m. in the Olan Sanctuary

Saturday, December 15 9 a.m. Pollman Hall

Tot Shabbat 10:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz Chapel

10:30 a.m. in the Olan Sanctuary 4:30 p.m. in the Olan Sanctuary

Friday, December 216:15 p.m. in Pollman Hall

8:15 p.m. in the Olan Sanctuary Union Prayer Book Service

Saturday, December 22 10:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz Chapel

Friday, December 286:15 p.m. in Pollman Hall

Saturday, December 2910:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz Chapel

Assistant Cantor will help us realizepromise of prayer, spirit and community

I write this to share my sense of joy and excitement at a decision reached by our Board

of Trustees at its October meeting: a unanimous vote to engage in the search for an Assistant Cantor for Temple Emanu-El.

As some of you may remember, when we first began the deliberation a number of years ago to hire the first cantor in our history, I said that if we get this right, we would soon recognize the need to have more than one cantor. And while I make no claims to being an ace prognosticator, in this case the prediction was accurate:

in Cantor Richard Cohn, we have gotten this splendidly right. In so many dimensions of congregational life – from life cycle events to children to adults to seniors to worship to our choir – the promise and future possibilities for music and spirituality in our community have blossomed. We all know intuitively that music is a powerful source of both inspiration and connection, and we have only begun to explore the new ways in which music can deepen our spiritual lives at Temple – in creating a stronger sense of relationship to one another, to our texts and tradition, and to all the deeds in the world towards which our Judaism beckons us. An assistant cantor will allow us to build on the beauty we have felt in worship through Cantor Cohn’s collaboration with our student cantors and our magnificent choir over recent years: first with student cantor Rollin Simmons, and for more than two years now with our current student cantor, Leslie Niren. What a blessing it is to have Cantor Cohn as a co-leader with our rabbis in worship, and what blessings these students have brought. While both of our cantors will serve every dimension of our congregation, a primary focus

of the new position will be to create a sense of musical connection for youth and families, helping us to build our children’s sense of identity and joy in being Jews. We have lacked a substantive music program in our religious school for too long. The assistant cantor will provide comprehensive cantorial involvement in youth education, from our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) through our new high school programs, while also working with religious school students and their families, with youth groups and young adults. The assistant cantor will play a significant role in our Bar and Bat Mitzvah program, working with students from the beginning of their preparation right along to the service itself, and helping to create relationships that will deepen our kids’ sense of belonging at Temple. The assistant cantor will sustain a dynamic cohort of song-leaders, and build opportunities for young singers to participate in contemporary vocal ensembles that reflect the wonderful choral tradition of our congregation. The proposal came to the Board after wonderful work led by First Vice President Scott McCartney and by Cantor Cohn. Numerous Temple groups participated in the development of these ideas, including the Choir, the Music Committee, Young Adults, the Religious School Committee and the ECEC Parents Association. Our staff and lay leadership have worked together to devise a strategy that will bring the blessing of this new position with only minimal budgetary impact. A search committee, appointed by President Robin Kosberg in consultation with Cantor Cohn and me, is in formation and preparing to lead us in the sacred work of selecting the best candidate for the position. We will seek the Assistant Cantor who will help us realize the promise of prayer, spirit and community which lie before us: in the words of the Psalmist, Shiru lAdonai shir chadash – Sing unto the Lord a new song!

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Chanukah

Chanukah, meaning “dedication” in Hebrew, refers to the joyous eight-day celebration during which Jews commemorate the victory of the Macabees over the armies of Syria in 165 B.C.E. and the subsequent liberation and “re-dedication” of the Temple in Jerusalem. The modern home celebration of Chanukah centers around the lighting of the chanukiah, a special menorah for Chanukah; unique foods, latkes and jelly doughnuts; and special songs and games. Why not try something new this year with your family? How can we make Chanukah less commercial this year? On the 7th night of Chanukah, please consider giving a gift to someone else. Visit www.tedallas.org/prayer/chanukah for some great recommendations! If you and your family give back to others this Chanukah season, please let us know! We’d love to feature you on our website or in future Window articles. You can contact Apryl Mathes at aprylm@gmail.com or Lindsay Steinberg at linz@thesteinbergs.us.

Let your family shine during Chanukah; find ways to give back to others

Wiener/Sandfield Menorah Lighting, Dec. 12 Please join us for the Wiener/Sandfield Menorah Lighting on Wednesday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Rabbi David Stern will lead us in the Chanukah blessings and an explanation of this very special menorah. A reception with delicious seasonal treats will begin at 6:30 followed by the menorah lighting at 7 p.m., and then the reception will continue. Please join the Board, the Community Garden Steering Committee, and other members of the Temple community for this Chanukah celebration.

By Charlie Redden Art. Soul. Spirit. When Julie Silver starts to sing, listeners struggle for superlatives to describe the experience. As Artist in Residence at Temple Emanu-El Dec. 14-16, Silver has multiple opportunities to share with this community the artistic gifts that have made her one of the most important influences in the writing and performance of modern Jewish music. Julie will be on hand at the 6:00 p.m. service on Friday, Dec. 14 for the

Chanukah candle lighting and will lead a Shabbat

songfest at 7:45 after the celebratory adult and family dinners following services. She will then be back for the 9:00 a.m. Tot Shabbat on Saturday morning, Dec. 15, and will entertain Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. at a Young Adults Havdalah celebration. And at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 16, she will be featured in a Chanukah bash that includes food and activities as well as music for Temple members of all ages. For almost 25 years Silver has

been touring the country and the world with her blend of original compositions, American folk tunes, and modern and traditional Jewish music. She is on the road 25 to 30 times a year and has sold tens of thousands of albums, including the Parent’s Choice award winner “For Love to Grow.” But Silver will tell you that what she’s all about is creating a bond with a live audience. “I see seven-year-olds sitting next to seventy-year-olds, and it’s the same show: me and my

guitar, folk music, children’s songs, religious songs, with humor and what I believe are universal values,” she told an interviewer. “Whether I’m a guest cantorial solosit, an artist in residence, or performing a concert, my whole focus is on connecting with the audience.” And everywhere she goes, that connection resonates with listeners. “Julie is more than an entertainer,” said fellow singer-songwriter Craig Taubman after a performance. “She is a muse, a presence, and a spirit that stays with you long after the show has ended.” ‘ In an interview for The Window, Julie said she was excited about making an overdue return to Dallas for the first time in 15 or 16 years. Being here for Chanuka will afford her an opoprtunity to go in depth with her holiday music, but she also expects to delve into her wide rage of secular and Jewish arts. “I try not to limit myself to any style. I surrender to whatever mood comes over me. I never say goodbye to any muse.” She will be drawing on her 2007 album “It’s Chanukah Time,” the first album of Jewish music offered by the giant Barnes & Noble chain, for the Dallas performance. But the children’s and holiday music is only a part of her wide repertoire. Silver knew what road she would be taking in life at the age of four or five when she attended a Friday night Shabbat service and went home to sit at the piano with her grandmother and relive the music she had heard. Growing up in Boston, by 15 or 16, she was already writing songs, listening to Boston Celtic and American folk music and drawing on influences from the Chieftans and Mary Black to Bonnie Raitt, Joni Mitchell, Dan Fogelberg and James Taylor. Livingston Taylor became a friend and mentor, along with Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul & Mary. Silver lives in Los Angeles with her partner Mary Connelly, a producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and their two daughters, Sarah and Catherine. To find out more about Julie, visit www.tedallas.org/blog/julie-silver.

Pollman Performing Arts Programs

Julie Silver

Temple welcomes Julie Silver for Artist-in-Residence Weekend

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where you may be standing before a door too afraid to open and walk through. Acknowledge the fear, and walk on.

The Fifth Night, Heh. The letter heh is found twice in the sacred name of God known as the Tetragrammaton—yud, heh, vov, heh—and connotes divine revelation. Its sound, resembling a mere exhalation, teaches that attentive focusing upon the

breath is a means of spiritual development. On this night, as you watch the candle light, focus on your breath. What are ways you can pause and reflect within the rhythm of your life?

The Sixth Night, Vav. The letter vav is the Hebrew prefix meaning “and”—that which joins together words, sentences, and concepts. Vav signifies that things seemingly separate and even contradictory—such as in a conflict—can be viewed as comprising

a higher unity. How can you help create more interconnectedness between yourself and others? Between people?

The Seventh Night, Zayin. Zayin begins the Hebrew words zachar (to remember) and zikaron (remembrance). On this night, we remember the Maccabees, and those Jews throughout history, who fought for their right to keep Jewish tradition alive.

As you light the seventh candle, remember a person in your life who has inspired you to be more courageous.

The Eighth Night, Chet. The eighth letter of the Hebrew alef-bet was originally the symbol of an enclosure, a pen. Chet is your ability to hold things. Ultimately what you are asked to hold is the paradox of existence. On this night, look to see if your life

is defined by “either/or” or “both/and.” How wide is your pen? Is it wide enough to allow for contradiction and paradox, certainty and uncertainty, knowing and unknowing, health and illness, good and evil, or is it looking to hold only one half of reality? The ultimate spiritual work is to hold rather than to heal. What can you do to expand your capacity to hold?

-- Sources: Rabbi Sheryl Leward, Kehillat Israel website; Edward Hoffman, The Hebrew Alphabet

In our Hebrew alphabet, each letter corresponds to a number. Alef, one, bet, two, and so on. During the festival of Chanukah, we add one more candle each night, counting up to eight nights. As you light each candle, consider the mystical meaning behind the first eight letters of the Hebrew alphabet, and the ways you can grow

spiritually this season.

The First Night, Alef: The letter alef originally looked like a circle with horns, an ox. The ox was used to pull plows and the plows were used to turn the earth. If the soil is not turned, however, it becomes hard-packed and no longer capable of bringing forth

life. We turn the soil of self through spiritual practice. On this night, ask yourself where you need turning. Where are you hard-packed by habit?

The Second Night, Bet. The letter bet is closed on the top, bottom, and back, meaning that your history (the back), your birth (the bottom), and your death (the top) are closed to you; that is to say you cannot

escape the fact of your biology, the things you have done, and your mortality. Only the present is open to you. On this night, ask yourself where you are wasting energy bemoaning those things over which you have no control. What can you do to pull these energies back and refocus them on things you can control?

The Third Night, Gimmel. The letter gimmel was originally a stick figure of a one hump gamal (camel), and represents your ability to cross deserts. The desert represents times of barrenness, dryness, lack

of creativity. On this night, remind yourself that Judaism is a desert faith, born from the vast emptiness that is the desert, and see if you can hear as Hosea did the voice of God saying, “I will call you to the desert and there I will speak to your heart.”

The Fourth Night, Dalet. Dalet is a door and represents openings and closings. At each moment of your life there are doors. They are meant to be walked through, and as you do they close behind you.

You cannot know what is on the other side, and you cannot go back once a door is passed through. You cannot know for certain if any given door is the right door. It is only the next door. On this night, remind yourself of the fundamental not-knowingness of life, and ask

A Spiritual Thought for Each Night of ChanukahThe first night of Chanukah is Saturday, Dec. 8. Remember, candles are inserted in the menorah from right to left and lit from left to right. We suggest the following ritual: light the Shamash, read the nightly meditation, sing or say the traditional blessing, use the Shamash to light the candles, then sing Chanukah songs, play dreidel, and enjoy the miracles of the lights.

The Chanukah BlessingsThe first two are offered each night:

Ba·ruch a·ta, Adonai Eh·lo·hei·nu, meh·lech ha·o·lam, a·sher ki·d’sha·nu b’mitz·vo·tav v’tzi·va·nu l’had·lik ner shel Chanukah.

Ba·ruch a·ta, Adonai Eh·lo·hei·nu, meh·lech ha·o·lam, she·a·sa ni·sim la·a·vo·tei·nu ba·ya·mim ha·hem ba·z’man ha·zeh.

Ba·ruch a·ta Adonai, Eh·lo·hei·nu meh·lech ha·o·lam, she·he·che·ya·nu v’ki·ye·ma·nu v’hi·gi·a·nu la·z’man ha·zeh.

Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has sanctified us with Your commandments and commanded us to kindle the lights of Chanukah.

Blessed are you, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the Universe, who has kept us alive, sustained us, and enabled us to celebrate this season.

Blessed are You, Adonai, our God, Ruler of the Universe, who performed miracles for our ancestors in days of old at this time of the year.

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Julie SilverArtist-In-Residence Weekend

December 14 - 16

“Julie Silver is one of the most celebrated and beloved performers in the world of contemporary Jewish music today. She tours throughout the world, and has been engaging audiences with her lyrical guitar playing, her dynamic stage presence, and her megawatt smile for over 25 years.”

Pollman Performing Arts Programs

SUNDAYDecember 16

FRIDAYDecember 14

SATURDAYDecember 15

9 a.m.Tot Shabbat

Singing, dancing, laughter and prayer followed by bagels, coffee, and child-friendly social justice activities.

6 p.m. Shabbat Service with

Candle LightingFollowed by Congregational

Dinner and children’s activities or Adults-Only Dinner

7:45 p.m. Shabbat Song Session

Led by Julie

For dinner costs and registration contact Carolyne Ojwang at

cojwang@tedallas.org.

10:45 a.m. Chanukah Bash

and Concertwith Julie and Friends

including food and activities.

All are welcome!No charge for admission.7 p.m.

Young Adults Chanukah Havdalah

For Young Adults information contact Mimi Zimmerman at mzimmerman@tedallas.org.

Julie Silver

Chanukah

Tuesday, December 11, 6 p.m.Dillard’s Court at NorthPark Mall

Energize your Chanukah celebration with a festive program of music!

Featuring the Temple Emanu-El Choir,

with Cantor Richard Cohn, Ralph Stannard conducting and Clarece Candamio at the piano

Become a friend of

and support the beauty of music in every aspect of our synagogue

and community life.

Friends will receive complimentary admission to all ticketed events

of the Pollman Performing Arts Programs, including Marvin Hamlisch in concert on May 23,

and will be recognized in the program booklet.

To become a Friend, please email the Music Committee at music@tedallas.org or call Veronica Smoot at 214.706.0000, ext. 190.

Annual NorthPark Chanukah Celebration

A Pollman Performing Arts Program

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8:15 p.m. in the Olan Sanctuary Once a month, on Fridays at 8:15 p.m., our rabbis lead a service from the Union Prayer Book, and our cantor leads music with our distinguished choir accompanied by organ. This year’s schedule includes:

December 21: Roots and Branches: The History and Influence of Classical Reform Judaism on a Dynamic Movement Today Part I

January 18: Honoring 50-plus years of Membership and Marriage

February 15: The Rabbi Levi A. Olan Memorial Lecture with Rabbi Jack Bemporad

March 8 at 6:15 p.m. Appreciating 60 Years of our Choir

April 12: Roots and Branches: The History and Influence of Classical Reform Judaism on a Dynamic Movement Today Part II

May 10: Roots and Branches: The History and Influence of Classical Reform Judaism on a Dynamic Movement Today Part III

April 12

May 10

Weekday ServicesOur Daily Minyan in Lefkowitz ChapelSunday-Friday at 8:15 a.m. Add your voice and your heart to this loyal and loving group of congregants who begin each day with words of prayer. The brief service includes singing, reading in English and Hebrew, prayers for healing and the opportunity for a community to support those in mourning with the recitation of Kaddish.

Oct 6 · Nov 3 · Dec 1 · Jan 5Feb 2 · Mar 2 · Apr 6 · May 4

Please join us the first Saturday of the month after Shabbat morning services to schmooze,

sit, relax and enjoy a nosh with friends!

Participate on Shabbat with a Torah HonorIf you would like to participate in the Shabbat Morning Service in Lefkowitz Chapel by dressing and undressing the Torah, carrying the Torah, or leading the Torah blessings, members of our new Gabbai Team can help you make the arrangements. This is a wonderful way to mark a personal milestone in your life, feel connected to your community and celebrate the richness of our tradition on Shabbat. No experience is necessary but a training session will take place on December 1 and January 5 following Shabbat morning services and before the Shabbat Nosh. Contact our Gabbai Team, Mel Weinberg, Roz Katz, Doug Davidson and Sarah Yarrin, at gabbaiteam@tedallas.org or by leaving a message at 214.706.0017.

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Thanks to WRJ/Sisterhood for their support of Shabbat Nosh!

Dec. 1 · Jan. 5 · Feb. 2 Mar. 2 · April 6 · May 4

Sermons On-Line!We are now posting audio files on the website of the Friday night Shabbat sermons. You can hear a new sermon most Mondays (and 2 on the weeks when we have a 6:15 and an 8:15 service) at http://www.tedallas.org/sermons.

Rabbi Asher Knight will be joined by First Unitarian Church of Dallas minister Reverend Aaron White for the WRJ Interfaith Shabbat on Friday, February 1 at the 6:15 p.m. service. Temple and First Unitarian Church of Dallas have a historical connection that dates back to 1899 when First Unitarian’s first meeting occurred at Temple Emanu-El on May 12, 1899. The Rev. Daniel Limbaugh was invited by TE’s rabbi at the time, Dr. George Kohut. Rev. Limbaugh addressed the Unitarian tradition’s indebtedness to Judaism and also organized Unitarians to join in community. In 1999, when the First Unitarian celebrated their Centennial, it was celebrated at Temple Emanu-El. Reverend White and Rabbi Knight worked together on the ten-year Sept. 11 memorial service. Temple and First Unitarian have worked on common social justice issues in Dallas around education, QUEST Dallas, DME Exchange, and Parkland.

WRJ Interfaith Shabbat on February 1welcomes First Unitarian Church of Dallas

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Shabbat

Rosh HodeshSaturday, December 110:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz ChapelRabbi Debra RobbinsStudent Cantor Leslie Niren10:30 a.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi Asher KnightCantor Richard CohnThis service will include the Bar Mitzvah of Samuel Stafford.Friday, December 76:15 p.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi David SternRabbi Debra RobbinsCantor Richard CohnSaturday, December 810:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz ChapelRabbi Asher KnightShirat HaLev10:30 a.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi David SternCantor Richard CohnThis service will include the BatMitzvah of Bailey Brand.4:30 p.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi Debra RobbinsRandy Pearlman This service will include the Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Berger.

Friday, December 146 p.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi David Stern Cantor Richard CohnTemple Emanu-El ChoirArtist-in-Residence Julie SilverSaturday, December 159 a.m., Pollman Hall Tot ShabbatRabbi Adam AllenbergArtist-in-Residence Julie Silver 10:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz ChapelRabbi David SternRandy Pearlman10:30 a.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenCantor Richard CohnThis service will include the Bar Mitzvah of Matthew Zweig4:30 p.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi Debra RobbinsRandy Pearlman This service will include the Bat Mitzvah of Heather Zander.

Friday, December 216:15 p.m. in Pollman HallRabbi Asher KnightRabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Cantor Richard Cohn8:15 p.m. in the Olan SanctuaryRabbi Debra RobbinsRabbi David SternCantor Richard CohnTemple Emanu-El ChoirUnion Prayer Book Service

Saturday, December 2210:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz ChapelRabbi Debra RobbinsCantor Richard Cohn

Friday, December 286:15 p.m. in Pollman HallRabbi Amy RossJosh GoldbergShabbaTogetherSaturday, December 2910:30 a.m. in Lefkowitz ChapelRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenRandy Pearlman

Shabbat

Rosh Hodesh, the start of each Hebrew month when the new crescent moon appears in the sky, is a time for celebration and reflection, bringing with it hope, light and promise, growth and fulfillment, not only for the moon but for us. Rosh Hodesh Tevet, the start of the new month is Friday, December 14. The celebration of Chanukah concludes at the very beginning of Tevet, as we increase the candles on the menorah on the seventh and eighth nights, the moon reappears in the sky reminding us of our capacity to bring light into the world and of the ever present light of God even in the darkest of times.

This monthly informal and creative service at 6:15pm is geared toward families and children and often includes prayer projected on screens, energizing music and

spirited singing. This shorter service which includes the Yahrzeit list, is followed by a traditional oneg, as well as dinner, activities for kids and conversation for adults.

Menu: Slow Cooked Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetable Stew, Tossed Salad, Blueberry Cobbler

Activities: Create your own Challah covers, decorate Kidush cups

Cost for each dinner: $5 for children 10 and under, $10 for adultsPlease feel free to bring your own wine!

To register for dinner please visit www.tedallas.org/prayer/shabbatogether or contact Carolyne Ojwang at

cojwang@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000, ext. 131Childcare is available for children 18 months to 5 years during the service.

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Early Childhood Education

With an aroma of hot apple cider wafting through the chilly air, the Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Center (“TE-ECEC”) held its first annual Fall Shuk on Friday, October 26, 2012. Shoppers enjoyed a wonderful assortment of local produce from Walnut Creek Farms, delicious challah and whole grain breads from Empire Bakery, beautiful merchandise from Temple Emanu-El’s Judaic Treasures gift shop, and a fabulous selection of items that were handmade by the preschool students. The opportunity to prepare for the Fall Shuk proved to be very educational for the young students. Whether they were creating products for the Shuk - including garden-grown birdhouse gourds, gourmet dog biscuits, organic potpourri, pumpkin butter, and harvest soup - or experiencing their first opportunity to be consumers spending the allowance their parents had provided, the children were integrally involved in the success of this event. As they carefully selected beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables to purchase, the children demonstrated an ability to make healthy food choices and they applied their growing understanding of the Seed to Table concepts that are promoted through the TE-ECEC’s Gan Shalom and Culinary Arts programs. Additionally, the students beamed with pride as they watched customers purchase the products that they had created and as they chose perfect gifts for their friends and families. While the vendors and shoppers braved the cold during this outdoor market, their hearts felt warm as they visited with friends, selected wonderful seasonal items and raised funds for the Gan Shalom. Demand for the products was so high that the merchandise completely sold out before the scheduled closing time. The Temple Emanu-El Early Childhood Education Center creates a dynamic, engaging, child centered community characterized by developmentally appropriate learning, risk-free exploration, genuine

Early Childhood Education Center hosts its first Fall ShukNature, education and commerce converge for a successful event

diversity, and consistent respect.If you would like more information about this event or to schedule an interview with Shelly Sender, Director

of Early Childhood Education, please contact Glenda Gelgor at 214.706.0020 or ggelgor@tedallas.org.

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Including special guest:

Julie SilverCelebrated Jewish folk musician and songleader who travels

the world engaging audiences with her lyrical guitar playing and dynamic stage presence.

Saturday, Dec. 15 • 9:00 a.m. • Pollman Hallfollowed by bagels, Starbucks coffee, child-friendly social justice activites

Experience a joyful & meaningful Shabbat celebration filled with singing, dancing, laughter, & prayer.

Join other families with young children to explore the wonder & value of Jewish community.

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Social Justice

Are you looking for great Social Justice opportunities for your family? Please join us each month as we create and collect items for donation to support our partner organizations. Projects are geared toward children ages 2-11!December 15, 10 a.m. in Pollman Foyer (following Tot Shabbat)Project: Wrap toiletry items and make cards to be delivered to Meals on Wheels clientsPlease donate: Wash cloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, lotion (full size)January 12, Noon in Linz Hall (following ALEF program)Project: Decorate plastic bins for residents of Family Gateway, followed by lunchPlease donate: Twin sheet sets, towels, pillows To RSVP or for more information about these opportunities, please contact Alison Mellon at wellesley99@yahoo.com or 214.587.2124.

Monday through Friday, throughout the year, VNA Meals on Wheels volunteers deliver a hot, nutritious meal to the homebound and hungry. Our volunteers also provide personal contact for some of our community’s most isolated seniors. In the month of December, recipients also receive a wrapped toiletry item as a holiday gift.

Requested items include:Full Size Toiletry Items including:• Wash cloths• Toothbrushes• Toothpaste• Shampoo

Thirty people attended the Open House for DME Exchange at our new offices, 12015 Shiloh Rd Suite 130 Dallas, TX 75228. With ten guests bringing equipment for donation, our warehouse is nearly full. “We still need manual wheelchairs and crutches,” said President, Stanley Pomarantz, MD. You can drop off

equipment donations on Tuesdays or Thursdays at our offices, but please don’t take them to Temple! We’ve got the location, a great workspace, the hours established, and a

wonderful Senior Technician, Terry Absher. Terry’s family and church members pitched in as volunteers to help complete the painting, plumbing, carpet cleaning and electrical work on our new facility. Attending multiple work sessions, Dr. Art Weinberg, Don Wolman and Pat Peiser all got exercise by moving furniture and slinging paint to meet our October 20 deadline. “Pat has been with our project from Day 1. No volunteer job is too big or too small for Pat. At age 90, she’s our Energizer Bunny and Volunteer of the Month,” said Jim Waldorf, the Interim ED. With a generous contribution from Temple Emanu-El WRJ/Sisterhood as a catalyst, we now have the financial confidence to begin operations. Right now, we need VOLUNTEERS. Some jobs are for work on Tuesdays and Thursdays at our facility, such as reception, warehouse and clerical duties. Other jobs have a flexible, at-home schedule. You could choose to volunteer once per month or once per week. Complete the volunteer training and you’ll get a DME hat. Complete 100 hours of volunteer work, and you’ll get a DME shirt. Call 214.997.3639 (DMEX) or email jwaldorfdme@gmail.com to sign up.

Sixty Temple members came together on Saturday, October 13 to create “lovey” blankets for Jewish Family Service. Parents and children worked together to cut, tie and create a gift for children who visit JFS. Families learned about the current needs of Jewish Family Service and the families who benefit from their services. It also provided a great opportunity for our families to join together as a community on Shabbat and give back to others while having a good time. Please join us for our next Social Justice Opportunity for Young Families on December 15! See opportunties listed below.

Stella and Tracy Bruce making a blanket together

Social Justice blanket program for families great success!

Pat Peiser recognized as Volunteer of Month at DME Open House

Upcoming Social Justice opportunities for families

Pat Peiser

December CollectionToiletry items for Meals on Wheels

• Soap• Lotion Please place your items in the collection bins located at all Temple entrances.

For more information about the Visiting Nurse Association Meals on Wheels Program, please contact Nancy Jellinek at jellinekn@vnatexas.org.

For more information about Social Justice at Temple Emanu-El, please contact Karen Howson at khowson@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000.

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Social JusticeSocial Justice blanket program for families great success!

90 jars of soup were created at Sukkot Under the Stars for our neighbors in Vickery Meadow. Temple members of all ages chose from a variety of beans to put into their jar, and then created a small bag of spices to go at the top. Jars were then closed and instructions were tied on in both English and Spanish. The soup jars were then handed out to the families who visited the Vickery Meadow Food Pantry and were gone within a few days! Thank you to everyone who participated in this very meaningful project, and a special thank you to Wendy Newberger for putting the project together.

Madelyn Rosenbaum and Rose Watel giving a soup jar to a Vickery Meadow Food Pantry recipient

Congregants of all ages create soup jars for Vickery Meadow at Sukkot

Candace Stone, Mark Kesselman and Rabbi Brian Zimmerman creating soup jars in the sukkah

By Megan Sims, DAFTY Board member and Steve Buchalter, Director of Youth Engagement Each year, DAFTY adopts a Social Action theme for the year. This theme is chosen by the DAFTY Board, and is usually drawn from a social justice issue that we care about as a youth group, in combination with some of the initiatives that Temple as a whole are taking on. This year, DAFTY is taking on the theme of “abuse”. This theme allows us to join the North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY) as they focus on learning about mental health and related action issues such as bullying, to work with local organizations that address child abuse, and to join in on Temple initiatives related to environmental abuse. At our September event, we heard a speaker from Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, Ellen Magnis, who spoke to a group of DAFTY members about child abuse. We also toured the garden, and gave an overview of the social action activities DAFTY will be doing throughout the year, giving our members an opportunity to find causes they’re passionate about and get involved through DAFTY volunteer projects or on their own. At our Yom Kippur teen service, we created the materials for about 300 coloring and activity books for the

kids at the DCAC. In October, we celebrated Sukkot with our friends from SHFTY, Temple Shalom’s youth group. In honor of the harvest festival, we spent some time with Hannah Delagi and Katie Lerer, two of our teens who are managing DAFTY’s efforts in Temple’s Community Garden this year. Hannah and

DAFTY members embrace many opportunities for Social JusticeKatie showed a film and led a discussion about food deserts, which helped us to understand some of the challenges faced by our neighbors in Vickery Meadow. Alongside our friends from Temple Shalom, we planted DAFTY’s bed in the garden, and helped prepare the garden for its fall planting. A big thank you go out to Ruth Klein and Mark Satinsky for helping to put together our project in the garden and making it possible for us to get our hands dirty! Through these events, DAFTY was given the opportunity to get involved with different issues and causes through

learning and hands on activities. These two events have set the stage for DAFTY’s social action efforts throughout the year. As a youth group, we want to focus a portion of our energies on Tikkun Olam. Thus, we give our members the opportunity to give back and participate in social action events with the hope that we will create more involved members of DAFTY and Temple as a whole.

DAFTY members working in the Community Garden

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Adult Jewish Learning

Melton classes at Temple! Foundations of Jewish Family Living is a NEW curriculum for parents providing an encounter with the core values of Judaism. This rich learning experience for adults is taught by the studious Renee Karp and was developed by the renowned Florence Melton Adult Mini-School. No homework. No grades. Know Judaism. Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. October 24 –January 16Tuition: $110 JCC members. $150 non-members. $40 Curriculum fee per NEW student To register please contact Rachelle Weiss Crane at 214.239.7128 or RWeissCrane@jccdallas.org.

Last chance to join a Hebrew class! Our talented Hebrew teachers are still accepting new students, but not for long!Please visit www.tedallas.org/learning/adult-jewish-learning for more information.

Torah from the Beginning Join this participatory, interactive class which focuses on the Torah and its relevance to our lives. The class is taught by Robin Kosberg and takes place on Sundays between 10a.m. - 11:30a.m. in the Levine Conference Room. Classes will take place on:December 2, 9, and 16, returning to class on January 13.

Talmud StudyClass takes place in Linz Hall with Rabbi David Stern Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m.Dates for December include December 5, December 12 and December 19.

December 13, Noon -1:30 p.m. Lunch and Literature will explore politics, gender and cultural identity issues in modern Israeli society by reading and discussing the writings of Israeli authors whose family roots are in Turkey, Iran, India, Egypt and Morocco bringing us fresh voices and perspectives. Class meets with Rabbi Debra Robbins on the second Thursday of each month in Linz Hall and an Israeli lunch is available for $10 with advance registration. We are reading and discussing Keys to the Garden edited by Ammiel Alcalay and the monthly assignment is available on line. Please contact Diana Hall at dhall@tedallas.org or 214.706.0017 or visit www.tedallas.org/learning/lunch-and-literature for more details.

Learn with Us Lunch and Literature with Rabbi Robbins

For more information about any of these learning opportunities please check the Temple website at www.tedallas.org or

Save The Date

The Rabbi Levi A. Olan Lecture Series Presents

Friday, February 156:15 p.m Shabbat service:

What Jews and Christians Have in Common8:15 p.m. Shabbat service: Prophets/Prophetic Judaism

Saturday, February 169 a.m. Chever Torah Study: Ethics of an Eye for an Eye

Sunday, February 17LearningFest at JCC

The Hebrew Bible, Human Rights and Interreligious Dialogue

Rabbi Jack Bemporad

Temple Book Group The 2012-2013 book group is reading great books this year, and we would love for you to join us! You can join in at any time, and we welcome newcomers. The book group meets every other month at 7:30 p.m. in the Alexander Conference Room. Contact Nancy Rivin at nrivin@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000 for more information.

December 4 – Freedom by Jonathan FranzenFebruary 5 – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca SklootApril 2 – The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey EugenidesJune 4 – The Whole Damn Deal: Robert Strauss and the Art of Politics by Kathryn J. Mcgarr

Library News

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Temple News

We would like to welcome the following new and returning members to the Temple Emanu-El family.

Clay, Tracy, Reid and Davis Aaron

Rob, Carie, Matthew and Michael Ackerman

David, Nancy, Jenna and Molly Bamberger

Derek Feibel

Terry Gilinsky, Ryan, Samantha and Noah Travis

Larry, Myra, Joshua and Kylie Gingold

Mark, Krista, Benjamin and Dani Goodman

Benjamin Greenberg, Tasha Greenberg and Rebecca and Hannah Greenberg

Cliff, Michelle, Brianna and Matthew Kreditor

Hal Price and Kim McAuliffe

Justin, Auden and Trillin Rudelson

Mark Schachter and Laura Greenberg

Craig, Sharon, Bianca and Sasha Schwimmer

Dan, Shauna, Talia and Sydney Stuchal

Stephanie and Aaron Wilson

New Members

Join Rabbi Stern and American Jewish World Service President Ruth Messinger as they lead a national AJWS Study Mission to Nicaragua from June 16-21, 2013. As we explore the countryside, we will meet AJWS grantees working to empower local communities and build a future of peace and equality. For more information, please call Susan Salom in Rabbi Stern’s office at 214.706.0015.

Rabbi David Stern, Ruth Messinger to lead AJWS study mission to Nicaragua in June 2013

Lunch and Literature with Rabbi Robbins

Rabbi Jack Bemporad

Please consider pre-paying your membership dues, campaign gift pledges or making other tax deductible donations to Temple Emanu-El by December 31, 2012. It may be tax beneficial for you to make these contributions prior to the end of the calendar year. Thank you for your consideration and generous support of Temple Emanu-El.

Pre-paying dues,campaign pledges,other donationsmay be beneficial

We record with sorrow the names of those who have passed away. May their memories be a blessing.

Sophie BormasterMother of Linda Donsky

Marijo BrowderMother of Peggy Zilbermann

Vickie GlassSister of Art Kaplan

Martha Hoffman

Margerite “Margie” LipmanMother of Marilyn Ullman, Judy Nassif and Joani Noble

John McEvilyFather of Jeannine Goodfriend

Roslyn MeadowMother of Mitch Jacobs

Dr. Morris “Jack” MeyerFather of Dr. Steven Meyer

David RaichilsonFather of Sheryl Walsh

Lazar TemkinHusband of Mara TemkinFather of Rita Shakmeyster and Roman Temkin

Mitchell ThomasFather of Debbie Bodzy

Rose WallMother of Ronald WallSister of Jay Lebcowitz

In Memoriam

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Community

Weddings

Children Named and Blessed

Mazal Tov

Mara Hazel IngertoDaughter of Rachel and Craig Ingerto

Ronen Lucas RosenbergSon of Barry and Shelly Rosenberg

Caroline Marin CooperDaughter of Kevin and Nicole Cooper

Olivia Lee Kollinger and Sophie Ann KollingerDaughters of Tammie and Ross KollingerGrandaughters of Sue Kollinger

Ella Jane BogdanowDaughter of Sarah Kaplan and Peter BogdanowGrandaughter of Ann and Alan

Jenelle Robinson and Kyle Bengel

Janet Mueller and Kevin Korngut Kevin is the son of Debra and Irwin Korngut

Allison Goldman and Josh ParshallAllison is the daughter of Mim and Larry Goldman

Lesley Bogdanow and Matt EpsteinLesley is the daughter of Alan and Ann Bogdanow

Julie Kaplan and James GriffisDaughter of Jean and Steve Kaplan

B’nai Mitzvah

ConversionSondra Brumbelow

Please see the print editionof The Window for B’nai Mitzvah profiles.

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Philanthropy

By Hal Levy Did you know that on average, charities throughout the United States receive 41% of their annual contributions in the last few weeks of the calendar year? This statistic comes from Charity Navigator, an independent on-line charity rating service. They thought that tax benefits, receiving an appeal from a charity, and the altruistic spirit of the holidays would explain the reasons why people are more motivated to give at the end of the year. But it turned out that donors surveyed were motivated by charities with strong financial health, a commitment to accountability and transparency, and evidence of results. Temple Emanu-El has all these qualities, and offers so much more to its members. And in

fact, charitable donations are an excellent way to reduce your tax burden for the year, while doing something for the greater good of the Temple community. In addition to Temple’s financial qualities and results oriented programs, here are December’s top 5 reasons to include Temple in your end-of-year giving plans. (Send your reasons to Hal Levy at hlevy@tedallas.org.)

#5 – Temple is an IRS qualified charitable 501(c)3 organization. Charitable donations item - if you report itemized deductions on Schedule A on your federal form 1040, your gift to Temple is a charitable deduction.

#4 – Your donation allows us to provide more great programs to

more people - dues don’t cover all expenses - as we know, gifts to the Annual Campaign, Contribution Funds, Capital Campaign and Endowment do cover costs for everything from the operating budget to special projects..

#3 – It’s easy to donate to Temple: on-line at www.tedallas.org/giving, by mail at 8500 Hillcrest Ave., Dallas TX 75225 or phone the Development Department at 214.706.0000.

#2 – There may be significant changes in tax laws for 2013.

And the #1 reason to donate to Temple this month –

YOU can do a good deed and make a difference in the lives of Temple members and our community.

The Five Top Reasons for donating to Temple at year’s end

A Miracle Gift The Chanukah story reminds us that even the smallest gift can inspire a miracle. An amount of oil so small that it was thought to last only one night glowed for eight nights in the Temple. The oil inspired not only the Maccabees but generations to follow as we celebrate Chanukah today. Retelling the story of the miracle of the oil reminds us that gifts of all sizes can go beyond their present value to inspire and radiate the future. A similar gift that makes a big impact and continues to give for generations to follow is a donation to the Temple Emanu-El Endowment. Since the Foundation’s inception in 2000, the initial gifts made during the Endowment Campaign last decade coupled with planned gifts and bequests have built a healthy endowment of approximately $18.5 million as of September 2012 that continues to support our Temple annually. This past year Temple received a miracle gift of nearly a half million dollars from the Estate of Jerome Tobias, from California. What makes this gift even more remarkable is that Mr. Tobias was not a member at Temple nor has Temple been able to make a direct link with his

OUR TEMPLE | OUR FUTURE

Rabbi David Stern’s video message at www.tedallas.org Please visit the Temple website at www.tedallas.org to see a video message from Rabbi David Stern on the campaign for Our Temple | Our Future. While you are there, you can also see conceptual drawings of the new worship space as well as find the answers to frequently asked questions.

family or his connection to Dallas. Temple did discover that Mr. Tobias lived in Dallas during his life and he had an affinity for Temple. While the information we know about Mr. Tobias is little, his gift is significant and will illuminate his legacy at Temple through this generous gift to the Endowment. During this season of giving, please consider a gift to the Temple Emanu-El Endowment, including:

- Planned Giving through a Bequest or a Charitable Trust

- Charitable Gift Annuities & Life Income Trusts

- Life Insurance, IRA or Pension Beneficiary Options

- Create a Jewish Legacy through the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation We are happy to work with you and your personal financial and legal advisors to select the type of deferred gift best suited to your donor goals. Please contact Hal Levy or Melissa Tone at 214.706.0000, ext. 122.

Young Adults

By Carlie Gotlieb Similar to my journey of making Judaism a constant, integral part of my life, my involvement with the Young Adults community at Temple has been a wonderful progression since I moved to Dallas from Alabama just over two years ago. I initially became involved in order to find social justice programs to participate in. Being able to give back was important to me, but it was hard to know where to begin in a new city. I loved attending Fun Saturdays, Mitzvahs and Mimosas, and other activities during my first year here. Eventually, I joined the Young Adults Committee and began taking a role in planning these events. My involvement in Young Adults quickly

grew. I started going to our L’Chaim Learning Series sessions, celebrations for Rosh Hashanah and Purim, and regular opportunities to worship in creative ways and gather for wonderful meals, both at Temple and in other young adult members’ homes.

The most recent step in my journey, though, has been the wonderful relationships I have developed as a result of my involvement. Great friends, new acquaintances, networking opportunities, and an incredible support from both

Rabbi Kim and Mimi solidified the fact that this place suddenly feels like home.The joy and warmth that this community has provided me in the last two years was beyond anything I expected, and I very much want to enhance that effort along with the other members of the committee. Sustaining this community has recently become a significant focus for the Young Adults Committee as we are pleased to announce the opportunity to donate to the Young Adults Fund. We have a strong, focused group that is dedicated to creating meaningful opportunities to learn, worship, and develop relationships among Jewish young adults all over the area. It is a group that I am so fortunate to be a part of.

Young Adults Committee 2012-2013Co-Chairs: David Danish & Eric Goldberg

Vice-Chairs: Carlie Gotlieb & Alex Jakubowich

Staci BloomStacy CovitzJeana FoxmanAndrew GilbertSharon GoldbergRandi GordonRisa GrossPaula JacobsJeff KitnerMatthew LadinScott PriceTory SaksMickey SeidensteinAron SiegalLucy StammRachel Vitemb Young Adults Engagement:Mimi Zimmerman Rabbinic Liaison: Kim Herzog Cohen

Involvement in Young Adult communityjust part of making Judaism a constant in life

By Alex Jakubowich The excitement and uncertainty of moving to a new city, and knowing no one, presented a challenge and opportunity for me that was just too enticing to pass up. Looking back at that initial decision to embark on this journey, I can say that I am also very blessed to call Temple my home. I moved to Dallas in February 2011 from the Chicago area, and during this same time I began to find myself reconnecting to my family roots and Jewish heritage. My first Friday in town I decided that I’d visit Temple for Shabbat services and reconnect with Cantor Cohn, who prior to arriving at Temple was at the synagogue that I grew up at and Bar Mitzvahed my siblings and me. From that very first evening, I felt the warmth and

welcome of this community that was unlike anything that I’d ever known. Several of my very dear friends I met that first night. Being involved with Young Adults has added immeasurable meaning and beauty to my life, and has further deepened my ties to Temple, Judaism, and our greater community. This is

what engaged Judaism can foster and why it’s important to continue to evolve and make Judaism valuable to an often transient and unaffiliated group of Jewish Millennials. As Rabbi Stern skillfully articulated in his Yom Kippur sermon, these young adults demand an answer to “Show me the meaning.” This is our challenge and opportunity. We have a wonderful congregation with a distinct character. With the varied programming available throughout the region for young Jewish adults, Temple’s Young Adults look forward to being a beacon of just what that meaning can be: the promotion within our community of the knowledge, journey, and sacred encounter that lead to a richly-textured and fulfilling Jewish life.

Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and Carlie Gotlieb at Young Adult Purim

Alex Jakubowich and Tory Saks

Ties to Temple deepened by being part of YA community

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Upcoming Opportunities

ShabbaTogetherJoin other families as we celebrate Shabbat with a family friendly service followed by Shabbat dinner and activities. Volunteer opportunities include staffing activity tables and serving dinner.Time Commitment: 30 minutes to 1 hour shifts on the following dates: Feb 19, Mar 26, Apr 23, & May 21Contact: Diana Coben Einstein at deinstein@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 x.126

Purim CelebrationOn February 28th, 2010, the congregation will be celebrating Purim. Join us as our Temple families come together to hear the shpiel, and enjoy our Purim celebration lunch and activities for kids of all ages. Volunteers will be needed for lots of different components of the events: publicity, food service, decorations, registration tables, and managing activity stations throughout Temple. Contact: Diana Coben Einstein at 214-706-0000 x126 or deinstein@tedallas.org

Passover Celebration On March 30th, 2010, the congregation will be celebrating Passover as our Temple families come together to participate in a 2nd night Seder, led by Rabbi David Stern. This wonderful evening will undoubtedly be a special and memorable one where congregants of all ages will participate in the reading of the Haggadah, delight in traditional Pesach foods, and take part in various activities at Temple. Volunteers are needed to help with various aspects of the Seder celebration including greeting, decorations, registration, table captains and helping to supervise children’s activities. Contact: Diana Coben Einstein at 214-706-0000 x126 or deinstein@tedallas.org

NEW!! TE Connect-A-Thon: Calling All Congregants We are embarking on a wonderful initiative and we need your help! On Sunday, April 18th we will be making calls from the Temple to every member to say hello and toconnect. We need at least 100 callers to accomplish our goal. Time Commitment: 2 hour shift on 4/18 Contact: Beverly Blumenthal, bevbrand@sbcglobal.net or 214.361.5631 or Edward Stone, edward@stonestexas.com or 972.661.1840

Preschool & Religious School

Pre-School Library Aide One fish, two fish, geffilte fish….Assist librarian and read to the children. Hours: 1-2 hours/weekContact: Shelley Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Pre-School Office HelpAssist in the office with general administrative duties – telephone answering, filing and computer input.Hours: Weekdays. Hours flexible between 9am-4pmContact: Shelley Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Sunday Noshery ChaperonesThe seventh and eighth grade students meet each Sunday for a nosh and socializing with their friends. We are looking for volunteers to chaperone while the students are hanging out to ensure their safety and the cleanliness of the Weiss Youth Wing as they leave. The Youth and Religious School Parent Association is currently looking for volunteers for January through May. Time Commitment: This is a one time commitment on Sunday morning from 10:15 until 11:15. Contact: Cindy Hirsch at (214) 351-3739 or cindy.hirsch@yahoo.com

Religious School CarpoolPlan and direct Sunday Religious School carpoolHours: Sunday morningsContact: Frank Rosenbloom, frank@classicce.com

*Additional volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Contact each school’s parent association for more information.

Monthly Opportunities

Temple Emanu-El Careline Where do Temple members turn in an after hours crisis? To you, if you are a careline phone volunteer! Do a mitzvah by screening situations and referring calls to Clergy. The Temple phone line is routed to your phone after business anonymously.You can choose which day you prefer! This is an easy volunteer project that won’t disrupt your routine. Time commitment: generally once a month, Mondays-Thursdays from 5:00pm to 9:00am the next morning. Contact: Madelyn Rosenbaum at 214.692.7944 or Peggy Papert at 214.706.0000 x151, ppapert@tedallas.org

Challah Angels Do you want to make a difference at Temple in a very pleasing way? Join Challah Angels as an occasional baker to provide fresh challah for the bimah on Friday nights in the Olan Sanctuary or for blessing after the Saturday service in Lefkowitz Chapel. Bakers provide challah as scheduled. Scheduling for January through April 2010 will begin as early as December. If you would like to learn how to bake challah to become a member of the group, call Jo-Sandra. She can easily be talked into lessons. Contact: Jo-Sandra Greenberg, 972-495-1630.First Sundays at The Bridge

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Upcoming Opportunities

Congregational Purim Celebration Please join us on March 20th to greet, serve, paint faces, and more! This is a fun community event for all ages and we’d love your help. Contact: Diana Coben Einstein to sign up at deinstein@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 x126.

Help WRJ members make Hamentashen for our Purim Celebration. Call Bootsie Golden @ 972-239-9332 to volunteer. Jill Stone Elementary Fun Saturdays Each month, volunteers play with and entertain the students of Jill Stone Elementary School. Activities at Fun Saturdays include games, unstructured gym time, and arts and crafts. Children in our care are in grades K-5. While students attend Fun Saturdays, their parents are encouraged to attend a parent workshop which we have helped to coordinate.Time commitment: 1:30-4:00 p.m. on any of these dates: 2011 dates are 3/26, 4/16, & 5/14Contact: Karen Naseck, 214.234.7548 ksn90@aol.com

Vickery Meadows Food Pantry/DistributionTemple Emanu-El has partnered with Vickery Meadow Neighborhood Alliance (VMNA). In this new effort, our food pantry will have one location in Vickery Meadow. We are committing to staff the VMNA Food Pantry. If you are physically active and have a few hours a month to volunteer, this might be the project for you.Time commitment: 2-3 hours once a month Contact: Rose Watel 214-363-0484 or romarfa@sbcglobal.net

Preschool & Religious SchoolPre-School Library Aide One fish, two fish, gefilte fish….Assist librarian and read to the children. Time commitment: 1-2 hours/week Contact: Shelly Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Pre-School Office HelpAssist in the office with general administrative duties – telephone answering, filing and computer input.Time commitment: Weekdays. Hours flexible, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: Shelly Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Religious School Carpool (when Religious School is in session)Assist with carpool on Sunday mornings or Tuesday afternoons.Time commitment: One time or ongoing- Sunday mornings (11:30 – 12:20) and/or Tuesday afternoons (5:15–5:30 and 6:25 – 6:40 p.m.) Contact: Frank Rosenbloom at frank@classicce.com

Religious School Noshery (when Religious School is in session)7th & 8th grade students meet each Sunday for a nosh and socializing. 3rd - 6th grade students gather before class on Tuesday afternoons for snacks and socializing. We need volunteers to supervise while they hang out to ensure their safety and the cleanliness of the space as they leave. Time commitment: One time or ongoing, Sunday mornings (10 – 11:30 a.m.) or Tuesdays (4 – 5:15 p.m.)Contact: Cindy Hirsch at (214) 351-3739 or cindy.hirsch@yahoo.com

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Religious School (when Religious School is in session)Religious School is looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Sunday mornings and/or Tuesday afternoons. Volunteering during Religious School is a great way to help ensure the successful operation of the school. Time commitment: One time or ongoing commitment on Sunday mornings (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) or Tuesdays (4 – 6:30 p.m.)Contact: Jan Timmons in the Religious School Office at (214)706-0021 or jtimmons@tedallas.org

*Additional volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Contact each school’s parent association for more information.

Ongoing Opportunities Temple Docents ProgramWRJ/Sisterhood is proud of our beautiful Temple and provides tours by docents trained in the art and history of Temple Emanu-El. This program conducts tours for many area schools and churches. Contact: Kathy Aferiat @ 972-490-7007 to volunteer.

Challah Angels Would you like to make a difference at Temple in a very pleasing way? Join Challah Angels as an occasional baker to provide fresh challah for the bimah on Friday nights in the Olan Sanctuary or for blessing after the Saturday service in Lefkowitz Chapel. Bakers provide challah as scheduled. If you would like to learn how to bake challah to become a member of the group, call Jo-Sandra. She can easily be talked into lessons. Contact: Jo-Sandra Greenberg, 972-814-0777 or josandra1@gmail.com.

Judaic Treasures Gift Shop Volunteers are needed at the Judaic Treasures Gift Shop. The shop provides the bulk of the money that WRJ uses to fund Temple projects. We need sales people, website expertise, display people, advertising, and a ‘merchandise bar coding committee’. Time commitment: min. 3 hrs/week during gift shop hours Contact: Kay Schachter 469-230-5195, www.judaictreasures.com

Babies & Booties Celebrating the birth of a new baby is a joyous occasion. Caring Congregation volunteers knit adorable baby booties which are sent to our new parents. More knitters are needed to knit these sweet gifts of love. If you would like to contribute a few pairs of booties to the cause, please contact Rachel Rosen, repugh@hotmail.com Peggy Papert at 214.706.0000 or ppapert@tedallas.org.

Oneg Shabbat HostessesWRJ co sponsors the weekly oneg with Brotherhood . Volunteers are needed to serve coffee, tea and punch by calling Doris Waterman at 214-361-8330 You can also join the weekly bakers on Thursday a.m. by calling Minnette Klein @ 214-360-9333

Birthday Cards“Happy Birthday to you!” Volunteers send more than 1,000 personalized birthday cards to members age 70 and up each year.Hours: variesContact: Jeanne Miller bandjrm@hotmail.com

Meals on Wheels for VNAContinue the connection between Temple Emanu-El and the Visiting Nurses Association. Deliver meals to homebound seniors and the disabled. Pick up meals at one of four locations: Northway Christian Church on Northwest Highway, Spring Valley UMC at Spring Valley and Coit Road, White Rock UMC near the Arboretum, and in Bachman Lake area near NW Hwy and Webb Chapel.Time Commitment: One hour once a month (multiple days appreciated). Deliveries are Mon- Fri and must be picked up and delivered between 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Joseph Pinson 214-826-4672

Mitzvah Cooking ProgramTobian Kitchen is the place to be at 6 a.m. for a very tasty mitzvah as 10-12 volunteers, through Brotherhood, prepare about 3,000 meals for residents of Jonathan’s Place, Chai House and Bryan’s Place. If we didn’t cook these meals, the homes would have to raise funds to buy food and hire people to cook. Our efforts allow them to focus resources on helping people in need.Time commitment: 6-8:30 a.m., usually the 1st Sunday of each month Contact: Stephen Shore, sshore@tebrotherhood.org

Caring Calls“How can I help you?” Volunteers make calls to personally invite members to services of healing and as other needs arise.Time commitment: varies Contact: Cyndi Heller, cyndi.heller@nccmedia.com

Caring CompanionsCaring Companions is a project of Caring Congregation that matches congregants with our members who are either in nursing facilities or homebound. Compassion, patience and listening skills required. Good for Bar and Bat Mitzvah students and their families. Contact: Bernie Maslow, 214.794.8918 or Peggy Papert, ppapert@tedallas.org

Hospital VisitsWe’re here for you. Visit our congregants in the hospital. Time commitment: Once/week or 1-2 times/month Contact: Alan Harris, alanharris100@hotmail.com

Mitzvah Meals“Jewish penicillin” is always the best medicine. Deliver meals to those that are just out of the hospital or who have recently lost a loved one.Time commitment: 1-3 hrs/month or less Contact: Lynn Friedlander, lynnfried@sbcglobal.net or Gilian Baron glbaron@swbell.net

Reading is FundamentalRIF, Reading is Fundamental, is co-sponsored at the Jill Stone Elementary School by Temple Emanu-El. We assist the school librarian three times a year with the book distributions that allow each student to pick a book free of charge at each distribution. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to read to the children. Our next volunteer opportunity is March 9th. Please join us! Contact: Syl Benenson 972.620.2212 or sylben@sbcglobal.net

Senior Center HavdalahHelp lead a Havdalah service at a nursing facility. CD and service are provided. No experience is necessary. Perfect for families of all ages including Bar and Bat Mitzvah students.Time commitment: Once or twice/month or every other month Contact: Ruth Klein, ruthbklein@sbcglobal.net Shabbat GreeTErJoin other Temple members in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our current, new, and potential members as we transition from busy weeks to connecting with worship on Shabbat.Time commitment: Before Friday night services (5:45 p.m.-6:25 p.m.) or before Saturday Morning Services (10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.)Contact for Friday Night Greeters: Carla Strauss,straussf@swbell.net or 214-750-7445Contact for Saturday Morning Greeters: Sarah Yarrin, sarahyarrin@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-0486Contact for Friday Night 8:15 Service (Union Prayer Book): Marty Mintz, bgmlmintz@sbcglobal.net, (214)520-2943

Torah ReaderAdd to our Shabbat service by reading a portion of the weekly Parasha in Lefkowitz Chapel on Saturday mornings.Contact: Shirley Fisher, 972-239-1659, sfisher954@tx.rr.com

First Sundays at The Bridge In memory of Rabbi Gerald KleinJoin members of the Temple Emanu-El Team at “The Bridge” - Dallas’ new homeless center on the first Sunday of each month when the team serves approximately 800 dinners to homeless men and women. Jobs range from serving food, preparing trays, taking trays to tables, and serving water.Time commitment: First Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Contact: Nancy Lubar, 214.363.0074 or nlubar@sbcglobal.net

Help a Bare Apartment Become a Happy Home Help “decorate” homes for women and children who have graduated from The Bridge (Dallas Homeless Center) into their own apartments. It’s a perfect opportunity for families and friends to volunteer together! First collect needed items such as lamps, pictures, kitchen utensils, toys, books, knickknacks, etc and then furnish an apartment with these items for those making a new start. Contact: Nancy Lubar, 214.363.0074, nlubar@sbcglobal.net

Temple VolunTEer CHEERS!This is for members who enjoy working with others on small projects. If you have 2-3 hours on a weekday this volunteer opportunity is for you! The tasks may include labeling, stuffing envelopes, collating, making new member bags, or making calls for event RSVP’s. Contact: Linda Kahalnik at 214.706.0000 or lkahalnik@tedallas.org.

WRJ/Temple Mitzvah Cart at Children’s Medical Center DallasWork in the Emergency waiting room by assisting with the Mitzvah Cart (filled with toys, books, and puzzles), play with siblings of children waiting to be admitted or visit with parents. Flexible schedules are arranged by the volunteer office of the hospital. You must complete an application found on the Children’s Medical website (www.childrens.com) under Giving to Children’s, take a TB test (free), complete a health questionnaire (teens must show a copy of their immunization records and be at least 16 years old), purchase a uniform, adults must sign consent for a criminal background check, and attend orientation training. Be sure to indicate in the comments part of the application that you wish to work with the Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Cart.

Quarterly Edition: Winter 2012 - 2013Social Justice

Durable Medical Equipment Initiative25,000 underprivileged people in Dallas need low cost or free wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, hospital beds, and nebulizers – durable medical equipment (DME) annually. Volunteers are needed as van drivers for pick ups and deliveries, medical equipment technicians, virtual receptionists, and cleaning teams. Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older, and for more information Contact Interim Executive Director Jim Waldorf at jwaldorfme@gmail.com.

First Sundays at The Bridge In memory of Rabbi Gerald KleinDue to popular demand, beginning in January of 2013, we will increase our evenings serving dinner at The Bridge to 1st, 4th and 5th Sundays. Join members of the Temple Emanu-El Team at “The Bridge” (Dallas’ homeless center) on one of these Sundays and help serve dinner to homeless men and women.Time Commitment: 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. on selected SundaysContact: Nancy Lubar, 214.363.0074 or nlubar@sbcglobal.net for 1st and 5th Sundays.Contact Doug Davidson at 214.336.7235 or doug@alacritycreative.com for 4th Sundays.

Fun Saturdays at Jill Stone Elementary in Vickery MeadowHelp provide a fun afternoon for students to play, do games & crafts, or go outside on the new playground! Volunteers should be able to interact with elementary school children. TE members are encouraged to volunteer as families with their own children beginning in the 2nd and 3rd grades. Great chance to earn Mitzvah or community service hrs! Contact Karen Naseck at ksn90@aol.com.

Heart House: After School program for children in Vickery MeadowHeart House is a nonprofit that provides free after-school programs providing a safe haven and academic support to at-risk children. Join other Temple members by volunteering on Wednesdays during the school year for at least 1 hour 3:30- 6:00 p.m. at the Wildflower Apartments near Park Lane and Greenville. Volunteers will help teachers with lesson plans, provide homework help, read to students and assist with activities. No previous experience required. Flex schedules available. Contact Saralynn Busch at Saralynnbusch@sbcglobal.net or 214.361.9013 or Debby Stein at debbystein@gmail.com.

Help a Bare Apartment Become a Happy Home Help decorate homes at The Pebbles Apartments in Vickery Meadow for women and children who are moving out of homeless shelters into their own apartments. It’s a perfect opportunity for families and friends to volunteer together! First collect needed items such as lamps, pictures, kitchen utensils, toys, books, furniture, etc. and then furnish an apartment with the items for those making a new start. Contact Nancy Lubar 214.363.0074 or at nlubar@sbcglobal.net

Legacy at Preston Hollow Please join us December 8, January 26, February 23 or April 20 as we provide snacks and craft activities to the residents of the Legacy. We encourage families with children of all ages to join us on Saturday afternoons at 2:30 pm, followed by Havdallah at 3:45 p.m. Contact Gilian Baron at glbaron@swbell.net or Cyndi Heller at Cyndi.heller@nccmedia.com.

Vickery Meadow Food PantryTemple Emanu-El staffs the VMNA Food Pantry and Clothes Closet three days per week. If you are physically active and have a few hours to volunteer, this is a great project for you. Contact Rose Watel at romarfa@sbcglobal.net or call 214.363.0484.

Ongoing Opportunities

Temple Docents ProgramWRJ/Sisterhood is proud of our beautiful Temple and provides tours by docents trained in the art and history of Temple Emanu-El. This program conducts tours for many area schools and churches. Contact: Kathy Aferiat, 972.490.7007.

Challah Angels If you like to bake, please join Challah Angels as an occasional baker to provide fresh challah for the bimah on Friday nights in the Olan Sanctuary or for blessing after the Saturday service in Lefkowitz Chapel. Bakers provide challah as scheduled. If you would like to learn how to bake challah to become a member of the group, call Jo-Sandra. She can easily be talked into lessons. Contact Jo-Sandra Greenberg, 972.814.0777 or josandra1@gmail.com.

Bereavement Volunteer by reaching out to members who have had a death in their family. Contact Peggy Papert at ppapert@tedallas.org.

Careline Volunteers answer the Temple after hours phone line for emergencies. Contact Madelyn Rosenbaum at maddyrose52@yahoo.com.

Judaic Treasures Gift Shop Volunteers are needed at the Judaic Treasures Gift Shop. The shop provides money that WRJ/Sisterhood uses to fund TE projects. Time Commitment: min. 3 hrs/week during shop hours Contact Kay Schachter at 469.230.5195.

Babies & Booties Celebrating the birth of a new baby is a joyous occasion. Caring Congregation volunteers knit adorable baby booties which are sent to our new parents. More knitters are needed to knit these sweet gifts of love. Contact: Shelley Rosen, shelleyr@rosensystems.com.

Upcoming Opportunities

ShabbaTogetherJoin other families as we celebrate Shabbat with a family friendly service followed by Shabbat dinner and activities. Volunteer opportunities include staffing activity tables and serving dinner.Time Commitment: 30 minutes to 1 hour shifts on the following dates: Feb 19, Mar 26, Apr 23, & May 21Contact: Diana Coben Einstein at deinstein@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 x.126

Purim CelebrationOn February 28th, 2010, the congregation will be celebrating Purim. Join us as our Temple families come together to hear the shpiel, and enjoy our Purim celebration lunch and activities for kids of all ages. Volunteers will be needed for lots of different components of the events: publicity, food service, decorations, registration tables, and managing activity stations throughout Temple. Contact: Diana Coben Einstein at 214-706-0000 x126 or deinstein@tedallas.org

Passover Celebration On March 30th, 2010, the congregation will be celebrating Passover as our Temple families come together to participate in a 2nd night Seder, led by Rabbi David Stern. This wonderful evening will undoubtedly be a special and memorable one where congregants of all ages will participate in the reading of the Haggadah, delight in traditional Pesach foods, and take part in various activities at Temple. Volunteers are needed to help with various aspects of the Seder celebration including greeting, decorations, registration, table captains and helping to supervise children’s activities. Contact: Diana Coben Einstein at 214-706-0000 x126 or deinstein@tedallas.org

NEW!! TE Connect-A-Thon: Calling All Congregants We are embarking on a wonderful initiative and we need your help! On Sunday, April 18th we will be making calls from the Temple to every member to say hello and toconnect. We need at least 100 callers to accomplish our goal. Time Commitment: 2 hour shift on 4/18 Contact: Beverly Blumenthal, bevbrand@sbcglobal.net or 214.361.5631 or Edward Stone, edward@stonestexas.com or 972.661.1840

Preschool & Religious School

Pre-School Library Aide One fish, two fish, geffilte fish….Assist librarian and read to the children. Hours: 1-2 hours/weekContact: Shelley Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Pre-School Office HelpAssist in the office with general administrative duties – telephone answering, filing and computer input.Hours: Weekdays. Hours flexible between 9am-4pmContact: Shelley Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Sunday Noshery ChaperonesThe seventh and eighth grade students meet each Sunday for a nosh and socializing with their friends. We are looking for volunteers to chaperone while the students are hanging out to ensure their safety and the cleanliness of the Weiss Youth Wing as they leave. The Youth and Religious School Parent Association is currently looking for volunteers for January through May. Time Commitment: This is a one time commitment on Sunday morning from 10:15 until 11:15. Contact: Cindy Hirsch at (214) 351-3739 or cindy.hirsch@yahoo.com

Religious School CarpoolPlan and direct Sunday Religious School carpoolHours: Sunday morningsContact: Frank Rosenbloom, frank@classicce.com

*Additional volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Contact each school’s parent association for more information.

Monthly Opportunities

Temple Emanu-El Careline Where do Temple members turn in an after hours crisis? To you, if you are a careline phone volunteer! Do a mitzvah by screening situations and referring calls to Clergy. The Temple phone line is routed to your phone after business anonymously.You can choose which day you prefer! This is an easy volunteer project that won’t disrupt your routine. Time commitment: generally once a month, Mondays-Thursdays from 5:00pm to 9:00am the next morning. Contact: Madelyn Rosenbaum at 214.692.7944 or Peggy Papert at 214.706.0000 x151, ppapert@tedallas.org

Challah Angels Do you want to make a difference at Temple in a very pleasing way? Join Challah Angels as an occasional baker to provide fresh challah for the bimah on Friday nights in the Olan Sanctuary or for blessing after the Saturday service in Lefkowitz Chapel. Bakers provide challah as scheduled. Scheduling for January through April 2010 will begin as early as December. If you would like to learn how to bake challah to become a member of the group, call Jo-Sandra. She can easily be talked into lessons. Contact: Jo-Sandra Greenberg, 972-495-1630.First Sundays at The Bridge

Windows of OpportunityQuarterly Edition: Winter 2010

Upcoming Opportunities

Congregational Purim Celebration Please join us on March 20th to greet, serve, paint faces, and more! This is a fun community event for all ages and we’d love your help. Contact: Diana Coben Einstein to sign up at deinstein@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 x126.

Help WRJ members make Hamentashen for our Purim Celebration. Call Bootsie Golden @ 972-239-9332 to volunteer. Jill Stone Elementary Fun Saturdays Each month, volunteers play with and entertain the students of Jill Stone Elementary School. Activities at Fun Saturdays include games, unstructured gym time, and arts and crafts. Children in our care are in grades K-5. While students attend Fun Saturdays, their parents are encouraged to attend a parent workshop which we have helped to coordinate.Time commitment: 1:30-4:00 p.m. on any of these dates: 2011 dates are 3/26, 4/16, & 5/14Contact: Karen Naseck, 214.234.7548 ksn90@aol.com

Vickery Meadows Food Pantry/DistributionTemple Emanu-El has partnered with Vickery Meadow Neighborhood Alliance (VMNA). In this new effort, our food pantry will have one location in Vickery Meadow. We are committing to staff the VMNA Food Pantry. If you are physically active and have a few hours a month to volunteer, this might be the project for you.Time commitment: 2-3 hours once a month Contact: Rose Watel 214-363-0484 or romarfa@sbcglobal.net

Preschool & Religious SchoolPre-School Library Aide One fish, two fish, gefilte fish….Assist librarian and read to the children. Time commitment: 1-2 hours/week Contact: Shelly Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Pre-School Office HelpAssist in the office with general administrative duties – telephone answering, filing and computer input.Time commitment: Weekdays. Hours flexible, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: Shelly Sender ssender@tedallas.org or 214-706-0000 ext.141

Religious School Carpool (when Religious School is in session)Assist with carpool on Sunday mornings or Tuesday afternoons.Time commitment: One time or ongoing- Sunday mornings (11:30 – 12:20) and/or Tuesday afternoons (5:15–5:30 and 6:25 – 6:40 p.m.) Contact: Frank Rosenbloom at frank@classicce.com

Religious School Noshery (when Religious School is in session)7th & 8th grade students meet each Sunday for a nosh and socializing. 3rd - 6th grade students gather before class on Tuesday afternoons for snacks and socializing. We need volunteers to supervise while they hang out to ensure their safety and the cleanliness of the space as they leave. Time commitment: One time or ongoing, Sunday mornings (10 – 11:30 a.m.) or Tuesdays (4 – 5:15 p.m.)Contact: Cindy Hirsch at (214) 351-3739 or cindy.hirsch@yahoo.com

Quarterly Edition: Spring 2011

Religious School (when Religious School is in session)Religious School is looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Sunday mornings and/or Tuesday afternoons. Volunteering during Religious School is a great way to help ensure the successful operation of the school. Time commitment: One time or ongoing commitment on Sunday mornings (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) or Tuesdays (4 – 6:30 p.m.)Contact: Jan Timmons in the Religious School Office at (214)706-0021 or jtimmons@tedallas.org

*Additional volunteer opportunities available throughout the year. Contact each school’s parent association for more information.

Ongoing Opportunities Temple Docents ProgramWRJ/Sisterhood is proud of our beautiful Temple and provides tours by docents trained in the art and history of Temple Emanu-El. This program conducts tours for many area schools and churches. Contact: Kathy Aferiat @ 972-490-7007 to volunteer.

Challah Angels Would you like to make a difference at Temple in a very pleasing way? Join Challah Angels as an occasional baker to provide fresh challah for the bimah on Friday nights in the Olan Sanctuary or for blessing after the Saturday service in Lefkowitz Chapel. Bakers provide challah as scheduled. If you would like to learn how to bake challah to become a member of the group, call Jo-Sandra. She can easily be talked into lessons. Contact: Jo-Sandra Greenberg, 972-814-0777 or josandra1@gmail.com.

Judaic Treasures Gift Shop Volunteers are needed at the Judaic Treasures Gift Shop. The shop provides the bulk of the money that WRJ uses to fund Temple projects. We need sales people, website expertise, display people, advertising, and a ‘merchandise bar coding committee’. Time commitment: min. 3 hrs/week during gift shop hours Contact: Kay Schachter 469-230-5195, www.judaictreasures.com

Babies & Booties Celebrating the birth of a new baby is a joyous occasion. Caring Congregation volunteers knit adorable baby booties which are sent to our new parents. More knitters are needed to knit these sweet gifts of love. If you would like to contribute a few pairs of booties to the cause, please contact Rachel Rosen, repugh@hotmail.com Peggy Papert at 214.706.0000 or ppapert@tedallas.org.

Oneg Shabbat HostessesWRJ co sponsors the weekly oneg with Brotherhood . Volunteers are needed to serve coffee, tea and punch by calling Doris Waterman at 214-361-8330 You can also join the weekly bakers on Thursday a.m. by calling Minnette Klein @ 214-360-9333

Birthday Cards“Happy Birthday to you!” Volunteers send more than 1,000 personalized birthday cards to members age 70 and up each year.Hours: variesContact: Jeanne Miller bandjrm@hotmail.com

Meals on Wheels for VNAContinue the connection between Temple Emanu-El and the Visiting Nurses Association. Deliver meals to homebound seniors and the disabled. Pick up meals at one of four locations: Northway Christian Church on Northwest Highway, Spring Valley UMC at Spring Valley and Coit Road, White Rock UMC near the Arboretum, and in Bachman Lake area near NW Hwy and Webb Chapel.Time Commitment: One hour once a month (multiple days appreciated). Deliveries are Mon- Fri and must be picked up and delivered between 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact: Joseph Pinson 214-826-4672

Mitzvah Cooking ProgramTobian Kitchen is the place to be at 6 a.m. for a very tasty mitzvah as 10-12 volunteers, through Brotherhood, prepare about 3,000 meals for residents of Jonathan’s Place, Chai House and Bryan’s Place. If we didn’t cook these meals, the homes would have to raise funds to buy food and hire people to cook. Our efforts allow them to focus resources on helping people in need.Time commitment: 6-8:30 a.m., usually the 1st Sunday of each month Contact: Stephen Shore, sshore@tebrotherhood.org

Caring Calls“How can I help you?” Volunteers make calls to personally invite members to services of healing and as other needs arise.Time commitment: varies Contact: Cyndi Heller, cyndi.heller@nccmedia.com

Caring CompanionsCaring Companions is a project of Caring Congregation that matches congregants with our members who are either in nursing facilities or homebound. Compassion, patience and listening skills required. Good for Bar and Bat Mitzvah students and their families. Contact: Bernie Maslow, 214.794.8918 or Peggy Papert, ppapert@tedallas.org

Hospital VisitsWe’re here for you. Visit our congregants in the hospital. Time commitment: Once/week or 1-2 times/month Contact: Alan Harris, alanharris100@hotmail.com

Mitzvah Meals“Jewish penicillin” is always the best medicine. Deliver meals to those that are just out of the hospital or who have recently lost a loved one.Time commitment: 1-3 hrs/month or less Contact: Lynn Friedlander, lynnfried@sbcglobal.net or Gilian Baron glbaron@swbell.net

Reading is FundamentalRIF, Reading is Fundamental, is co-sponsored at the Jill Stone Elementary School by Temple Emanu-El. We assist the school librarian three times a year with the book distributions that allow each student to pick a book free of charge at each distribution. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to read to the children. Our next volunteer opportunity is March 9th. Please join us! Contact: Syl Benenson 972.620.2212 or sylben@sbcglobal.net

Senior Center HavdalahHelp lead a Havdalah service at a nursing facility. CD and service are provided. No experience is necessary. Perfect for families of all ages including Bar and Bat Mitzvah students.Time commitment: Once or twice/month or every other month Contact: Ruth Klein, ruthbklein@sbcglobal.net Shabbat GreeTErJoin other Temple members in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our current, new, and potential members as we transition from busy weeks to connecting with worship on Shabbat.Time commitment: Before Friday night services (5:45 p.m.-6:25 p.m.) or before Saturday Morning Services (10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.)Contact for Friday Night Greeters: Carla Strauss,straussf@swbell.net or 214-750-7445Contact for Saturday Morning Greeters: Sarah Yarrin, sarahyarrin@sbcglobal.net or 214-361-0486Contact for Friday Night 8:15 Service (Union Prayer Book): Marty Mintz, bgmlmintz@sbcglobal.net, (214)520-2943

Torah ReaderAdd to our Shabbat service by reading a portion of the weekly Parasha in Lefkowitz Chapel on Saturday mornings.Contact: Shirley Fisher, 972-239-1659, sfisher954@tx.rr.com

First Sundays at The Bridge In memory of Rabbi Gerald KleinJoin members of the Temple Emanu-El Team at “The Bridge” - Dallas’ new homeless center on the first Sunday of each month when the team serves approximately 800 dinners to homeless men and women. Jobs range from serving food, preparing trays, taking trays to tables, and serving water.Time commitment: First Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Contact: Nancy Lubar, 214.363.0074 or nlubar@sbcglobal.net

Help a Bare Apartment Become a Happy Home Help “decorate” homes for women and children who have graduated from The Bridge (Dallas Homeless Center) into their own apartments. It’s a perfect opportunity for families and friends to volunteer together! First collect needed items such as lamps, pictures, kitchen utensils, toys, books, knickknacks, etc and then furnish an apartment with these items for those making a new start. Contact: Nancy Lubar, 214.363.0074, nlubar@sbcglobal.net

Temple VolunTEer CHEERS!This is for members who enjoy working with others on small projects. If you have 2-3 hours on a weekday this volunteer opportunity is for you! The tasks may include labeling, stuffing envelopes, collating, making new member bags, or making calls for event RSVP’s. Contact: Linda Kahalnik at 214.706.0000 or lkahalnik@tedallas.org.

WRJ/Temple Mitzvah Cart at Children’s Medical Center DallasWork in the Emergency waiting room by assisting with the Mitzvah Cart (filled with toys, books, and puzzles), play with siblings of children waiting to be admitted or visit with parents. Flexible schedules are arranged by the volunteer office of the hospital. You must complete an application found on the Children’s Medical website (www.childrens.com) under Giving to Children’s, take a TB test (free), complete a health questionnaire (teens must show a copy of their immunization records and be at least 16 years old), purchase a uniform, adults must sign consent for a criminal background check, and attend orientation training. Be sure to indicate in the comments part of the application that you wish to work with the Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Cart.

Oneg Shabbat Bakers and HostessesWRJ/Sisterhood co-sponsors the weekly oneg with Brotherhood. Please join the weekly bakers on Thursday AM by calling Minnette Klein, 214.360.9333 or gkmk2@aol.com. Oneg Shabbat volunteers are also needed to serve coffee, tea and punch. Contact Doris Waterman at 214.361.8330.

Birthday Cards“Happy Birthday to you!” Volunteers send more than 1,000 personalized birthday cards to members age 70 and up each year. Hours: varies Contact Jeanne Miller at bandjrm@hotmail.com.

Kosher Meal DeliveryTE Brotherhood Volunteers have been delivering Kosher Home Delivered Meals to needy recipients for many years. The meals are certified Kosher and are distributed under the auspices of Jewish Family Service. The Brotherhood would like to develop a list of people who can be called on to aid in this project. If you would like to help, please contact Ito Perl at 972.239.9563 or at ip1333@live.com. Your commitment involves driving a route and delivering meals as often as one time per quarter. The time commitment is 1 to 3 hours depending on the route and number of recipients. Meals are picked up at Jewish Family Service.

Mitzvah Cooking ProgramPlease join Brotherhood as they prepare about 3,000 meals for residents of Jonathan’s Place, Chai House and Bryan’s Place. If we didn’t cook these meals, the homes would have to raise funds to buy food and hire people to cook. Our efforts allow them to focus resources on helping people in need.Time commitment: 6-8:30 a.m., usually the first Sunday of each month Contact Stephen Shore at sshore@tebrotherhood.org.

Caring CompanionsCaring Companions is a project of Caring Congregation that matches congregants with our members who are in nursing facilities or homebound. Compassion, patience and listening skills required. Good for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students and their families. Contact: Peggy Papert at ppapert@tedallas.org.

Hospital VisitsWe’re here for you. Visit our congregants in the hospital. Time commitment: Once/week or 1-2 times/month Contact Alan Harris at alanharris100@hotmail.com.

Mitzvah Meals“Jewish penicillin” is always the best medicine. Deliver meals to those that are just out of the hospital or who have recently lost a loved one. Time commitment: 1-3 hrs/mo or less Contact Maloree Banks at Maloree@banksfineart.com or Gilian Baron at glbaron@swbell.net.

Senior Center HavdalahHelp lead a Havdalah service at a nursing facility. CD and service are provided. No experience is necessary. Perfect for families of all ages including Bar and Bat Mitzvah students.Time Commitment: Once or twice/month or every other month Contact Ruth Klein at ruthbklein@sbcglobal.net or Susan James at jamessjj@aol.com.

Shabbat GreeTErJoin other TE members welcoming our current and prospective members to Friday evening and Saturday morning Shabbat Services. Contact Linda Kahalnik at 214.706.0000 or at lkahalnik@tedallas.org.

Torah ReaderAdd to our Shabbat service by reading a portion of the weekly Parasha in Lefkowitz Chapel on Saturday mornings.Contact Sandra Golman at 214.706.0000 or sgolman@tedallas.org.

Religious School Carpool (when Religious School is in session)Assist with carpool on Sunday mornings or Tuesday afternoons.Time Commitment: One time or ongoing- Sunday mornings 11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m. and/or Tuesday or Thursday afternoons 5:15–5:30 p.m. and 6:25 – 6:40 p.m. Contact Denise Siegal in the Religious School office at dsiegal@tedallas.org or 214.706.0021.

Religious School Noshery (when Religious School is in session)7th – 9th grade students meet each Sunday for a nosh and socializing. 3rd - 6th grade students gather before class on Tuesday afternoons for snacks and socializing. We need volunteers to supervise while they hang out to ensure their safety and the cleanliness of the space as they leave. Time Commitment: One time or ongoing, Sunday mornings,10 – 11:30 a.m. or Tuesdays 4 – 5:15 p.m.Contact Steve Buchalter at sbuchalter@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000.

Religious School (when Religious School is in session)Religious School is looking for enthusiastic volunteers for Sunday mornings and/or weekday afternoons. Volunteering during and on behalf of the Religious School is a great way to help ensure the successful operation of the school. Several different types of work available.Time Commitment: One time or ongoing commitment on Sunday mornings , 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or weekday afternoons.Contact Jan Timmons in the Religious School Office at 214.706.0021 or jtimmons@tedallas.org.

Caring Congregation

Pictured here is Baby Jonah Tone, son of Melisa and Joe Tone, wearing his new booties.

g2g (Generation To Generation) is a new Temple Emanu-El Caring Congregation effort initiated to foster and increase engagement for our senior members through spiritual, intellectual and social based opportunities.

g2g – a friend request!(for Temple members 70 and above)

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“Take a Shine” to Julie SilverFriday, December 14 Congregational Chanukah celebration and Shabbat with the option of an adult-only dinner or a family dinner with musical performer-songwriter Julie Silver.Service: 6:00 p.mAdult Dinner in Pollman Hall, $15 including wine. For this dinner only, See Page 2 for RSVP information.Julie Silver Shabbat Song Session: 7:45 p.m. “50/50 Celebration- Shabbat Dinner & Service”Friday, January 18Those with 50+ years of Temple membership and/or marriage – we celebrate you!Dinner: 6:30 p.m.Union Prayer Book Service: 8:15 p.m.

The New Perot Museum of Nature and Science!Tuesday, January 29Join the group at Temple and bus over to the new Perot Museum for a self-guided tour and a boxed lunch by Wolfgang Puck! Visit: www.perotmuseum.orgg2g host friends: Milton & Joanie Loeb, Pat PeiserCost: $ 28 / approximately 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Space Limited!

For more information about g2g please contact:Co-Chairs: Beverly Blumenthal at bevbrand@sbcglobal.net or 214.361.5631; Robin Sachs at Sachs500X@gmail.com or 214.987.9414; or Peggy Papert at ppapert@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000.

To RSVP for any or all events please contact: Susan Dunn at Temple at sdunn@tedallas.org or 214.706.0000.

Hand made booties go to our newest members Knitter Katherine Bauer says “Every new Temple baby receives hand-knit booties from the Caring Congregation. It is my privilege to knit these booties. I much enjoy doing it. This is such a great welcome to each newest member of our Temple family.” And from Barbara Stone, another knitter: “A small knitting project is very portable entertainment. Repetitious hand motions are calming, and working with soft pretty colors nourishes the soul. Several years ago, with a revived interest in small knitting projects, I found in the Caring Congregation Bootie Project an outlet for the desire to have busy hands anywhere and also to create something useful. We have a diverse community at Temple, and a very important component of it is our Young Adults. They are the ones who will take us into the future. Here was an opportunity to show them that prior generations welcome and value them and their growing families. It was the perfect combination – a project in a small kit that I can work on at home, on a road trip or on an airplane, knowing that someone in our community will receive it as a little welcoming gift made by hand.”

By Susan James I coordinate and often lead the Havdallah service for Caring Congregation at Town Village North residence for seniors. This ancient ritual of separating Shabbat from the start of the new week has become an intimate part of the residents’ weekly activities. Like our ancestors, we gather as a community for Kiddush, Motzi and blessing over the spices with optimistic hopes for an easy and sweet week to come. We follow singing Eliayahu Hanavi with more from a songbook compiled from residents’ favorite popular secular songs. Over the last five years I’ve been a volunteer, we have not just been warmly and enthusiastically received by the residents there; we have created real camaraderie, community building and on many levels, feel like family. We have become an intimate part of the residents’ Shabbes experience. Havdallah - the candles, wine, and fragrant spices eases us back into the workweek with spirits lifted and hearts full. If you would like to join us, for this beautiful experience, please get in touch with Peggy Papert at ppapert@tedallas.org.

Volunteers bring Havdallah to Town Village North

Pat Peiser

Joanie &Milton Loeb

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Caring Congregation

Ongoing Support Groups at Temple in partnership with Jewish Family Service

Breast Cancer Support: For women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer

at any time in their lives. The group meets the second Monday of every month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Levine Conference Room.

Caregiver Support for loved ones taking care of loved ones as spouses or as children of those with long term illness. The group meets on the second

Tuesday of every month from noon – 1:30 PM in Levine Conference Room. Sack lunches welcomed.

Grief Support: For adults of any age who have suffered a loss through death.

the six-week session is offered twice a year in Fall and Spring.

If you or someone you know for whom any of these groups may be appropriate, feel free to forward the information or contact me directly,

Peggy Papert, ppapert@tedallas.org

Gene Raboy, June Sachs and Natalie Frankel were three of the g2g (generation to generation) members who participated in “Bubbes and Bookworms,” a read-aloud event during Temple’s Early Childhood Book Fair. For more information about other g2g events contact: Beverly Blumenthal at bevbrand@sbcglobal.net or Robin Sachs at sachs500x@gmail.com.

Gene Raboy

June Sachs

Natalie Frankel

g2g’s read aloud forBubbes and Bookworms

Caring Congregation Fall appreciation luncheon featured a lesson in challah baking; one of Judaism’s Shabbat activities to nourish the soul.Volunteers participated in a Sukkah blessing before the challah baking.

Caring Congregation Fall appreciation lunch

Mother daughter challah baking team, Bobbie Fields and Sheryl Bogen Chief challah angels and instructors

Jo-Sandra Greenberg and Ruth Andres

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Women of Reform Judaism/Sisterhood

Judaic TreasuresGift Shop of Temple Emanu-El WRJ/Sisterhood

Board Meeting & Chanukah PartyMonday, December 10, 5:30-7 p.m., at the home of Leah Beth Kolni, 6206 Royal Crest Drive, Dallas 75230 Taking care of WRJ business is important, but let’s also enjoy each other’s company - new members and old members are invited! Come celebrate Chanukah together! Bring your chanukiah and candles, a small fun gift ($5.00 maximum) for “white elephant” exchange, and donations for Meals on Wheels: wash cloths, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, soap and lotion (full size). Entrée and beverages to be provided, potluck for sides/salads (Last Name A-K) and desserts (Last Name L-Z). RSVP by Dec. 3 to Minnette Klein at 214.360.9333 or gkmk2@aol.com so we have a count for dinner.

Candlelight Days volunteers needed WRJ/Sisterhood coordinates docents for Candlelight Days at Blum House in Dallas Heritage Park Saturday, December 8 and Sunday, December 9. There will be 2-hour shifts: 3-5, 5-7 or 7-9 pm. Come join in the fun and participate in Dallas Jewish history! This is so enjoyable! Since these are truly the first and second nights of Chanukah you can light the candles at the Blum House for a double mitzvah! Volunteers are needed to take a two-hour shift to welcome visitors to the Blum House and tell about its history and explain the traditions of celebrating Chanukah. All information will be provided in advance to volunteers. Any congregation member can volunteer… men, women and older children accompanied by an adult. Volunteers can tour the rest of the park at no charge after their shift. Location of the park is 1515 Harwood Street. Contact Linda Steinberg, 214.616.8125 or l.stein@live.com as soon as you can for a really fun experience.

Kugel cook-off was tasty fun! Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to the winners! First place: Steven and Pamela Kendall; Second place: Barbara Thorman; Third place: Shelly Sender.

Thanks to all the companies that contributed to our Chanukah Bazaar! Each year we receive generous donations of wonderful goods and food items for our Chanukah Bazaar that help WRJ/Sisterhood make delicious meals for our shoppers. This year is no exception! We are very grateful to the following companies for their contributions to our success. Please continue to support your neighborhood locations!

AlbertsonsCentral MarketCindi’s NY Style Deli & BakeryCorner Bakery CaféCostcoCVS/PharmaciesDeli News NY Style Deli & Bakery

Kugel cook-offLeft to right: Geula LaGrone, Minnette Klein, Leah Beth Kolni, Celia Saunders and Nancy Ritter.

KrogerMarket StreetSam’s ClubTJ’s Seafood MarketTom ThumbTrader Joe’s

   

First Light of Chanukah is Saturday, December 8, 2012 Celebrate Chanukah with menorahs and dreidels found

throughout our shop for both children and adults.

Also select from our stock of Chanukah gifts for children and adults, decorations, Chanukah candles, gelt—both parve and milk (limited selection of nut-free), special chocolates & cookies

Hours: Mon thru Thurs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays when Religious School in session: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Shop early as we are closed the Sunday before Chanukah!

Shop 24/6 at www.judaictreasures.com

          

  

 

Chanukah 2012 at Judaic Treasures is a tempest in a teapot!

Romero Britto Giftware

– a new addition to your shopping list!

A New Day Teapot $75.00 Home Teapot $80.00

Caring Congregation Fall appreciation lunch

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Brotherhood

Brotherhood 2012 Christmas Mitzvah Progam For the 42nd consecutive year Brotherhood will coordinate the Christmas Mitzvah program. We reach out to the community by volunteering to take the place of Christians in their work place so they may be with their families. This is a service that is greatly appreciated. This year we will be serving the needs of the following organizations: Family Gateway, Methodist Hospital, Legacy at Preston Hollow, Legacy at Willow Bend and the VA Hospital. Please join us and volunteer to help out on Christmas Eve and/or Christmas Day! To volunteer, please contact Alan Harris, Brotherhood VP at alanharris100@hotmail.com. Let me know your contact information, how many and which location you would like to serve. Harry Kabler, a long time active

member of the Temple Brotherhoood, was recently honored by the Greater Dallas Veterans Council at the Veterans Hospital in Dallas for his work in the community. As most of you know, Harry is responsible as a member of the Brotherhood for both the usher program at the High Holidays as well as the giving of blood at the Temple twice a year.

By Joel Batalsky Stuart Leviton, First Vice President of the Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ) and incoming President of MRJ spoke to the Temple Brotherhood during the general membership meeting October 4. Leviton is the son of Elise Leviton, long-time member of Temple Emanu-El. He focused on how to engage men in our Brotherhood programs. Some of the questions that he asked and discussed with the group were as follows:1. How do we engage men in our programs?2. How do we in the Brotherhood keep doing good work but expand the scope of the programs that we offer?3. How do we give men a reason to join Brotherhood?4. How do we make better men and better Jews? Some suggested answers to these questions were discussed. Another concept discussed was that traditionally Brotherhood was a vehicle to raise funds for the Temple. Now that most Temples have their own development committee, Brotherhood

Dates to Remember December 2 - Brotherhood Mitzvah CookingDecember 5 - Brotherhood Monthly Meeting & Dinner

Brotherhood Mitzvah Cooking volunteers Bill Simon and Andy Ross (right) display two menu items prepared once a month to help three Dallas charities stretch their budget dollars. “Camaraderie and serving the community” are what Ross enjoys most about monthly service, benefits widely shared by other volunteers who roll up their sleeves for Brotherhood kitchen duty.

Stuart Leviton talks about creating engagement in today’s MRJ

should use their funds to make better men and better Jews. Joel Batalsky a member of the Temple Brotherhood, thanked Mr. Leviton on the outstanding website that MRJ has published on the internet. (www.menrj.org). This website has been re-designed, its pages updated, and new features added. Although this website was not discussed in detail this is a great time to mention some of the great new features:• Weekly Parsha from a Men’s Perspective

• Updates on MRJ’s National Programs• Leadership handbooks, FAQ’s and Best Practices• MRJ’s Men’s Storytelling Project-on-Line• Subscribe to MRJ’s listserve• Participate in a Discussion Forum or Networking Group• Links & RSS feeds from other sites of the Reform Movement• New MRJ Donation Page• MRJ Marketplace• Achim –on-Line: their new ezine will continue in the tradition of its print edition, and include article of interest to contemporary Jewish men.It is hoped that members of the Temple Brotherhood as well as other members will share this link (www.menrj.org) using your Facebook and Twitter pages and participate in this MRJ’s most exciting new venture!

Stuart Leviton

Harry Kabler honored by Greater Dallas Veterans Council

Harry Kabler

More than mac & cheese – a little chicken, too

Do you know what happens if you don’t join Brotherhood in 2013? You don’t get to write off your $60 donation.

It’s not too late to reduce your taxes, and put the money to a better use…Brotherhood Membership!

We want you to participate. If you can’t, we hope that you will help us to help others with your membership dues. It’s simple to join. Fill out the form on the back of this page and return it

with your check. Take your IRS deduction before the end of the year!

And, thank you for doing so! (I bet you won’t hear “thank you” from the IRS!)

So, a Gentle Reminder… and our Last Request of the Year

Please join one of Temple Emanu-El's most active arms, our Brotherhood.

We are part of Men of Reform Judaism whose main interest is to stimulate fellowship, interest in Jewish worship and studies, tikkun olam, and service to the congregation, the Jewish community and the community at large. MRJ supports Brotherhoods all over North America as well as the Jewish Chautauqua Society. JCS is the interfaith education program that provides knowledge

and education about Jews and Judaism to peoples of all faiths and cultures.

Our Brotherhood is one of the largest in MRJ having three members on the Board of Directors. One serves on the Executive Committee and another as an Officer.

Brotherhood supports our Temple and our community. Nearly 50 men of our congregation serve our Board, leading and accomplishing programs and events that make your experience at Temple

Emanu-El more meaningful. We fund many programs oriented toward our youth, plus we consider all requests for support, whether financial or for manpower.

Please join us in our commitment for a better Temple. Fill out the form on the back of this letter and mail it along with your check. Also, please consider both a membership in JCS and making

an additional donation to Brotherhood.

We appreciate your consideration.

8500 Hillcrest Road • Dallas, Texas 75225-4204 tel. 214.706.0000 ext.158 • fax 214-279-0056 • www.tebrotherhood.org

Membership Application & Renewal – 2013 Member Data (We have the following data about you. Please mark-out errors and make legible corrections)

(If you have already paid your dues for 2013, thank you and please disregard this notice)

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Brotherhood dues for membership year 2013: $ 60.00

Additional Brotherhood contribution: $

Jewish Chautauqua Society dues** select one: (optional) $ Donor ($50) Sustaining Donor ($100) Sponsor ($250) Torch Bearer ($1,000)

** Please ignore direct billing from JCS if you are submitting your JCS contribution on this statement.

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ContributionsClergy Good Works FundDistributed to needy individuals, community causes or worthy institutions by the rabbis and cantor of Temple Emanu-El.Memory of Alice S. Aschnerby Milton & Wendy AschnerMemory of Lewis Beckerby Lillian BeckerMemory of Alan L. Bergerby Barbara Bergerby Phyllis & Richard Bernsteinby Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheimby Jacquelyn Bradleyby Richard & Charlotte Brockmanby Harriet Cohenby The Austin Familyby Richard & Susan Diamondby Mark & Betsy Kleinmanby Kenneth & Gail Kopfby Steve & Joanne Levyby Jay & Betty Lorchby Douglas & Marcia Mankoffby Benton & Judy Markeyby Marsha & David Meyersby Peggy and Dave Millheiserby Bette & Gary Morchowerby Barbara & Stanley Rabinby Terri & Scott Roanby Shelley & Mike Rosenby Edward Rosenwasserby Avrum & Kimberly Schonwaldby Linda & Randy Winskiby Lois WolfMemory of William D. Binderby Louise & David RosenfieldMemory of Sharlene B. Blockby Marjorie LevyMemory of Lew Cobenby Bobbie & Leo FieldsMemory of Ray Daichesby Roslyn RosenMemory of Jennifer Beth Falikby Lottye BrodskyMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Sherrie & Jeffrey Kleinby Paul & Joan Salzbergerby Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Sheryl & Gordon Bogenby Bobbie & Leo Fieldsby Joe Rosensteinby Paul & Joan Salzbergerby Barbara & Eugene Sangerby Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Claire & Paul Greenbergby Jay & Betty Lorchby Howard & Melanie RubinMemory of Dr. Leonard Graivierby Lottye Brodskyby Mona Cochranby Martin & Rosalyn Shosidby Elissa & Frank SommerfieldMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Lottye Brodskyby Paul & Joan Salzberger

Memory of Adelyn J. Hoffmanby Bobbie & Leo Fieldsby Rita Morganby Joe Rosensteinby Lois WolfMemory of Dovie L. Jaffeby Barbara Jaffe & Madelon GryllMemory of Cheryl “Sherry” Kronerby George & Marilyn Nachmanby The Cavuoti FamilyMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Lottye Brodskyby Julie & Robert Hermanby Adele Hurstby Gayle Johansenby Jay & Betty Lorchby Sam & Sherri Marcusby Nancy Marcusby Peggy and Dave Millheiserby Rita Morganby Georgianne Siegelby Fan Wienerby Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of Lester A. Levy Sr.by Lottye Brodskyby Julie & Robert HermanMemory of Margie E. Lipmanby Judy & George Nassifby Sarah YarrinMemory of Dr. Sol D. Lurieby Lottye BrodskyMemory of Jack Michaelsonby Barbara & Eugene SangerMemory of Lippman Millerby Marjorie Cowinby Anita Darrylby Mimi & Steve Johnsonby Sherrie & Jeffrey Kleinby Kenneth & Gail Kopfby Jim Parrishby Barbara & Howard Sternby Linda & Randy WinskiMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Marjorie Cowinby Mimi & Steve Johnsonby Sherrie & Jeffrey Kleinby Kenneth & Gail Kopfby Gayle & Linda Pageby Shelley & Mike Rosenby Barbara & Howard Sternby Linda & Randy WinskiMemory of Sol Mintzby Lottye BrodskyMemory of Rabbi Charles Mintzby Joyce & Joseph RosenfieldMemory of William I. Naxonby Mona CochranMemory of Abbie Pickleby Yolanda Clarkby Zona & Barry PidgeonMemory of Harold A. Pollmanby Lottye BrodskyMemory of Shirley Leventhal Quintby George QuintMemory of Morris Robinowitzby Family of Morris RabinowitzMemory of Charlotte Shtofmanby Sheryl & Gordon Bogenby Bobbie & Leo Fieldsby Sherrie & Jeffrey Kleinby Benton & Judy Markey

by Rita MorganMemory of Sol Strombergby Lotty & Peter Casillasby Richard & Susan Diamondby Morris Steinby Rose Marie StrombergMemory of Julius Wolfram, M. D.by Lottye Brodskyby Steven WolframMemory of Roberta Yellinby Lottye BrodskyAppreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohenby Sari BahlAppreciation of Rabbi Asher Knightby June Feltmanby Gilda HesdorfferAppreciation of Rabbi David Sternby Rabbi & Mrs. Stephen Einsteinby May Sebelby Steven WolframBar Mitzvah of Kobe Rosemanby Barbara & Jordan RosemanBirthday of Chip Fagadauby Sheryl & Gordon BogenBirthday of Marcia Grossfeldby Carla & Alan ChernowBirthday of Caroline Kayeby Carla & Alan ChernowContribution by Larry & Joan GenenderContribution by Morton SchneiderContribution by Judy & Russell SilversteinConversion of Sondra Brumbelowby Margery Karpelby Marjorie RosenbergHonor of Rabbi Debra Robbinsby Cynthia NelsonMarriage of Josh Parshall & Allison Goldmanby Mimi & Larry GoldmanMarriage of Juliette & Kevin Korngutby Barbara Hurst & Richard Schatzby Irwin & Debra KorngutNaming of Caroline Cooperby Nicole & Kevin Cooperby Marilyn & Jerry WaldmanNaming of Evah Rosenby Kyle & Rachel Rosen

Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Memorial FundFor beautification and improvements at the Temple Emanu-El Cemetery.Memory of Sharlene B. Blockby Jay & Betty LorchMemory of Sophie Bormasterby Rayna & Michael LoebMemory of Freda B. Faginby Sam FaginMemory of Morris C. Faginby Sam FaginMemory of Archie Faginby Sam FaginMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Lester Baumby Jean Garfield

by Helen LansburghMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Gloria HermanMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Lester BaumMemory of John Ira Kirkby Mary Ann & Marshall LustigMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Barbara & Eugene SangerMemory of Lippman Millerby Steven & Jackie FreedmanMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Steven & Jackie FreedmanMemory of Sol Morgensternby Hermine SallingerMemory of Harold A. Pollmanby Steven & Jackie FreedmanMemory of Dora Sallingerby Hermine SallingerMemory of Mary Fagin Schulmanby Sam FaginMarriage of Allen Lanerby May Sebel

General FundSupports the general programs and events of Temple Emanu-El.Memory of Harry H. Feltmanby Stephen & Wendy LiemanMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Sondie RosenthalMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Ruth & Carl Davis

General Endowment FundEarned interest supports the programs of Temple Emanu-El.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby Robin KosbergMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Robin KosbergMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheimby Robin KosbergMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Hilarie & Peter WeinstockMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Robin KosbergMemory of Charlotte Shtofmanby Robin Kosbergby Frada & Alan SandlerMemory of Sol Strombergby Robin KosbergMemory of David Alan Vogelby Peter Vogel & Marguerite Burtis

Katherine F. Baum Adult Education FundProvides for an annual adult education class.Memory of Sharlene B. Blockby Peggy and Dave MillheiserMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Bob & Lynn Behrendtby Phyllis & Richard Bernsteinby William Burnsby Ruth & Carl Davisby Nancy & David Eldridgeby Macki & Paul Ellenbogen

Contributionsby Ron & Marilyn Fiedelmanby Idarene Glickby Frieda Hudspethby Gayle Johansenby Beth & Gary Kahnby Renate & Karl Kahnby Patti & Bill Kramerby Helen Lansburghby Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth Lawleyby Steve & Joanne Levyby Susan & Moses Libitzkyby Rayna & Michael Loebby Bob & Dee Dee Millerby Patricia Mittenthalby Louise Mittenthalby Rita Morganby Sonia Philipsonby Coleman Robison & Barbara Brinby Sally & Robert Rosenby Richard & Sydney Rosenbergby Gayle Rosenthalby Susan Salomby May Sebelby Bob & Gail Solomonby Lois WolfMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Rita & Alan KahnMemory of Lippman Millerby Peggy and Dave MillheiserMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Peggy and Dave Millheiser

Leonard M. Cohen Adult Education FundSupports adult education programs.Birthday of Marcia Grossfeldby Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld

Jacobus ArchivesSupports special exhibits in our Jacobus Archives.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby Max & Marilyn TonkonMemory of Charles S. Cristolby Ron & Marilyn Fiedelmanby Gayle Johansenby Renate & Karl Kahnby Peggy and Dave Millheiserby Rita Morganby Elissa & Frank SommerfieldMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Joyce & Alan GoldbergMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Ann & Alan Bogdanowby Gerry Cristolby Jean Garfieldby Joyce & Alan Goldbergby Judie W & Dick Greenmanby Joan Jacksonby Sue Lichtenby Milton & Joan Loebby Sandy Nachmanby Debbie & Paul Olschwangerby Frank & Helen Rischby Catherine & Charles Roseby Phyllis Sacksby Polly & Alex WeisbergMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Bob & Lynn Behrendt

by Frances Blatt & Eugene Raboyby Carol Gene & Howard Cohenby Mimi & Marty Cohenby Joyce & Alan Goldbergby Susan & Martin Golmanby Camille & Sandy Kressby Helen Lansburghby Sue Lichtenby Milton & Joan Loebby Peggy and Dave Millheiserby Ruth Morganby Cary & Beverly Rosselby May Sebelby Ronald & Phyllis Steinhartby Louis & Carol Wadelby Jackie & Steve Waldmanby Sarah Yarrin & Jack Reppby Staci & Scot ZaleMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Joyce & Alan GoldbergMemory of Charlotte Shtofmanby Joyce & Alan GoldbergMarriage of Lesley Bogdanowby Barbara Hurst & Richard SchatzSpeedy recovery of Marilyn Golmanby Joel & Leonard Stern

Rose Marion & Lee H. Berg Building FundProvides for upkeep and maintenance of the Temple building.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby Jerry & Denna Elyby Barry & Mary Rothschildby Eugene & Ethel ZaleMemory of William D. Binderby Steve & Lynne GellmanMemory of Sharlene B. Blockby Jerry & Denna ElyMemory of Miriam Braumanby Judy BraumanMemory of Charles S. Cristolby Jerry & Denna Elyby Harriet & Perry GrossMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Joan Neustadt Weilby Helaine & Ike Trachtenbergby Nancy Ungermanby Ethel & Eugene ZaleMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Jerry & Denna Elyby Terry & Barry Greenbergby Dorothy Jane Kassanoffby Bobbi & Richard Massmanby Helaine & Ike Trachtenbergby Hilarie & Peter WeinstockMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Jerry & Denna Elyby Mark & Dori Fenenbockby Dorothy Jane Kassanoffby Madix Store Fixturesby Sherif & Juanita Sharawiby Helaine & Ike TrachtenbergMemory of Alvin Goldingby Jerry & Denna ElyMemory of Khaya-Rivka Goldshteinby Mera BogoradMemory of Goldshteyn Samuil-

Shmul Yosifovichby Yeva KhaykinsonMemory of Hannah Goldsteinby Elaine KrauseMemory of Dorothy P. Greenby George & Charlotte LaskyMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Diana Dutton & Tony Grindlby Jerry & Denna Elyby Dorothy Jane Kassanoffby June Leibby Robert & Sally Rosenby Ethel & Eugene ZaleMemory of Adelyn J. Hoffmanby Peggy and Dave Millheiserby Sondie RosenthalMemory of Fred E. Kahnby Josh & Charlotte Kahnby Louise LernerMemory of Nathan Kaplanby Elaine KrauseMemory of Selma M. Landauby Barry & Mary RothschildMemory of Fannie Levineby Maxine StantonMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby George & Charlotte LaskyMemory of Lester A. Levy Sr.by Elaine KrauseMemory of Lippman Millerby Robert & Sally Rosenby Barry & Mary Rothschildby Helaine & Ike TrachtenbergMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Martin & Rolene Berkby Jim & Nancy Murrayby Sally & Robert Rosenby Barry & Mary Rothschildby Helaine & Ike Trachtenbergby Ethel & Eugene ZaleMemory of Rabbi Charles Mintzby Betsy & Todd TeitellMemory of Morris Robinowitzby Mike & Mary Jane LamensdorfMemory of Rose Louise Rosnerby Helaine & Ike TrachtenbergMemory of Mark Walter Shorby Ruthie & Alan ShorMemory of Charlotte Shtofmanby Jerry & Denna Elyby Sally & Robert Rosenby Steve & Betty Silvermanby Eugene & Ethel ZaleMemory of Harold Star, Jr.by Miriam StarMemory of Bess Meyer Stoupby Maxine StantonMemory of Sol Strombergby Carol & David MeerMemory of Bradley Wayneby Sue & Ted StraussAnniversary of Lisa & Steven Liebermanby Ruthie & Alan ShorBirthday of Marcia Grossfeldby Ethel & Eugene ZaleBirthday of Caroline Kayeby Ethel & Eugene ZaleBirthday of Aaron Pearlmanby June LeibBirthday of Pat Peiser

by Sylvia Schwartzby Helaine & Ike TrachtenbergContribution by Marcia FrumbergContribution by Nellie Williams JenkinsConversion of Sondra Brumbelowby Sunny ShorMarriage of Mark Washofsky & Robin Kosbergby Susan SchwartzSpeedy recovery of Helen Smallby Helaine & Ike Trachtenberg

Anne and Sam Kesner Caring Congregation FundSupports Temple members through all phases of life, in joy and in sorrow. (ie, hospitalization, senior services, condolence, neighborhood programming, etc.) Memory of Alan L. Bergerby Katherine Bauerby Lester Baumby Andrea & Norm Bleicherby Susan & Allyn Kramerby Connie & Leon RudickMemory of William D. Binderby Dot & Selwyn HellerMemory of Sharlene B. Blockby Dana Cutrightby Dot & Selwyn HellerMemory of Marijo Browderby Jim ParrishMemory of Sam Ellisby Toby ParrotMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Dot Neustadtby Selma & Morris Silverbergby Lynn & Jay Staubby Jean & Bob WeinfeldMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Katherine Bauerby Susan & Allyn Kramerby Dot Neustadtby Barbara & Stanley Rabinby Connie & Leon RudickMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Irwin & Sharon Ornishby Barbara & Stanley Rabinby Connie & Leon Rudickby May Sebelby Lynn & Jay StaubMemory of Dorothy P. Greenby Joanne & Cary BlumMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Dot & Selwyn Hellerby Jeanne & Barry MillerMemory of Dr. Bernard J. Hershby Dot & Selwyn HellerMemory of JoAnn Hillerby Melvin & Ettie WeinbergMemory of Selma M. Landauby Renate & Karl KahnMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Dot & Selwyn HellerMemory of Margie E. Lipmanby Carol & Lee ZakMemory of David Luskey

Contributionsby Barbara & Stanley RabinMemory of Lippman Millerby Barbara & Stanley Rabinby Ilene & Steve Sandersby Lynn & Jay StaubMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Susan & Allyn Kramerby Barbara & Stanley Rabinby Bobbie & David Reppby Ilene & Steve Sandersby Lynn & Jay StaubMemory of Cindy Ornishby Irwin & Sharon OrnishMemory of David Raichilsonby Natalie Potterby Robin Sachs & Robert FarkasMemory of Gertrude E. Shaknoby Renate & Karl KahnMemory of Charlotte Shtofmanby Dana Cutrightby Barbara & Stanley Rabinby Lynn & Jay Staubby Jean & Bob WeinfeldMemory of Mo Spectorby Judith SpectorMemory of Sol Strombergby Dot & Selwyn Hellerby Renate & Karl Kahnby Beverly Levyby Barbara & Stanley RabinMemory of Daniel Vaiserby Jean & Bob WeinfeldMemory of Henry Zatzkisby Renate & Karl KahnAppreciation of Rabbi Debra Robbinsby Sondra BrumbelowBirthday of Caroline Kayeby Bonnie & Michael GrossfeldBirthday of Pat Peiserby Connie & Leon RudickConversion of Sondra Brumbelowby Muriel Miller

Cemetery Endowment FundEarned interest supports the maintenance and improvement of the cemetery grounds.Memory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Max & Marilyn TonkonMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Max & Marilyn TonkonMemory of Adelyn J. Hoffmanby Max & Marilyn TonkonMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Joshua MontgomeryMemory of Lippman Millerby Joshua MontgomeryMemory of Alan Weiserby Louette & Dan WeiserMemory of Ed Weiserby Louette & Dan Weiser

Klein Garden FundSupports the maintenance of the Klein Garden.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby OriAnn & Jud PhillipsMemory of Charles S. Cristol

by Rita NewmanMemory of Shirley Kaplan Fisherby Rita NewmanMemory of Brad Gaberby James & Karen ReismanMemory of Dr. Leonard Graivierby Rita NewmanMemory of Dorothy P. Greenby Rita NewmanMemory of Lester A. Levy Sr.by Rita NewmanMemory of Joseph Solomon Millerby Diane MillerMemory of Harold A. Pollmanby Rita NewmanMemory of Mitchell Thomasby OriAnn & Jud PhillipsBirthday of Max Vernonby Joe Funk

Alex F. Weisberg Library FundPurchases Judaic books, publications and videos.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby Arlene LeibsMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Arlene LeibsMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Elizabeth HirschMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Arlene LeibsMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Polly & Alex WeisbergMemory of Roslyn Meadowby Arlene LeibsMemory of Rose Messerby Elizabeth HirschMemory of Rabbi Levi Olanby Elizabeth HirschMemory of Sarita Messer Olanby Elizabeth HirschMemory of Etta M. Palistrantby Bob & Boots PalistrantMemory of Sol Strombergby Melvin & Ettie WeinbergBirthday of James Wallensteinby Paul & Tricia Michaelson

William P. Budner Youth Library FundPurchases Judaic books and publications for Religious School students.Memory of Lew Cobenby Marcia & Ed FitzmauriceMemory of Leslie Levyby Marjorie LandauMemory of Sol Strombergby Steve, Elisa & Alex Reiter

Music FundSupports and enhances the music programs by the cantor and choir.Memory of Charlene Bassman Gerson Bernsteinby Lisa & Neil BeckermanMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Frances Blatt & Eugene Raboyby Ben Rosenthal Jr.

by Elissa Sabel-Hirschman & Stanley HirschmanMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Ben Rosenthal Jr.by Elissa Sabel-Hirschman & Stanley HirschmanMemory of Edward M. Gersonby Lisa & Neil BeckermanMemory of Ludwig Guckenheimerby Miriam & Max VernonMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Ben Rosenthal Jr.Memory of Ted Luntzby Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of Rabbi Charles Mintzby Ben Rosenthal Jr.Memory of Sol Strombergby Michele & Scott KlineMemory of Daniel Vaiserby Burton & Barbara Einspruchby Buddy & Renee GilbertMemory of Leo Vorchheimerby Miriam & Max VernonContribution by Ben Rosenthal Jr.Happy Holidays to Ellen Lasser & Tommy Kayeby Joyce & Joseph Rosenfield

Aline Rutland Prayer Book FundPurchases prayer books as needed.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby OriAnn & Jud PhillipsMemory of Lew Cobenby Helen & Charles FeldmanMemory of Frances Fellmanby Jane F. RayMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Joan GoltzMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Joan Goltzby Miriam StarMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Helen & Charles Feldmanby Joan GoltzMemory of Adelyn J. Hoffmanby Miriam StarAnniversary of Marlene & Don Rapportby Helen & Charles FeldmanConversion of Sondra Brumbelowby Robin Kosberg

Walter & Dolores Neustadt Lecture FundProvides an annual program with a noted speaker.Memory of Harry H. Feltmanby Adrienne EpsteinMemory of Selma M. Landauby Adrienne EpsteinMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Adrienne EpsteinAnniversary of Marsha & Lawrence Fischmanby Adrienne Epstein

Early Childhood Education Center Supports ECEC programs.Memory of Helen Clayton Greisdorfby Michael & Marcy GrossmanMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Michael & Marcy GrossmanMemory of Roslyn Meadowby Cathy & Alvin MillerMemory of Beatrice Klein Schneiderby Gerald & Judy SchneiderMemory of Louis Schneiderby Gerald & Judy SchneiderBirth of Ella Bogdanowby Susan FlemingerBirth of Mara Ingertoby Jane & Cameron Larkin

Martin & Charlotte Weiss FundProvides scholarships for Religious School fees, buys Religious School books and covers additional Religious School expenses.Memory of Reubin Andresby Idarene Glickby Carol & Robert Hirshby Shelley & Richard Hirshby Bernard & Beatrice HirshMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Carol & Robert Hirshby Bernard & Beatrice HirshMemory of Sol M. Gilbertby Shelley & Richard HirshMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Carol & Robert HirshMemory of Leonard Samsonby Carol & Robert HirshMemory of Bob Sutkerby Carol & Robert Hirsh

Jeanette & Raymond Israel Teacher Training FundProvides funds for continuing education of Religious School teachers.Contribution by Allyson Williams

Lomdim ProjectProvides an open and inclusive community for students with special needs.Memory of Gerald W. Bernstienby Paula & Norman FeldmanMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby James & Karen Reisman

Henry D. Schlinger Ethics Symposium Endowment FundSupports the annual ethics symposium at Temple Emanu-El.Memory of Harry H. Feltmanby Mimi Aronoffby Norma SchlingerMemory of Edna K. Flaxman

by Mimi Aronoffby Norma SchlingerMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Raymond & Deanne TerminiBirthday of Norma Schlingerby Mimi Aronoff

Jill Stone Social Action Fund(established in 2007 in loving memory of Jill Stone by Dr. Marvin Stone and his children and grandchildren) Provides funding for social justice programs and initiatives throughout the Dallas community and for emergency relief and advocacy issues.Memory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Jean & Joe Abramsby Hanne & Jack KleinMemory of Sol Strombergby Hanne & Jack Klein

Tikkum Olam Fund(formerly, the Social Action Fund) Supports broad array of programs, projects, advocacy and lectures related to Temple Emanu-El’s social justice initiatives.Memory of Reubin Andresby Annette & Jack CormanMemory of Alan L. Bergerby Terry & Barry Greenbergby Irwin & Sharon Ornishby OriAnn & Jud Phillipsby Phyllis & Joe SomerMemory of Sharlene B. Blockby June Leibby May SebelMemory of Charles S. Cristolby June LeibMemory of Jennifer Beth Falikby Elissa & Frank SommerfieldMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Annette & Jack CormanMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Julie Bleicherby Annette & Jack Cormanby Sissy & Allen Cullumby Frances Glazerby Phyllis Glickman & Stephanie Harmonby Beth & James Goldby Alan & Rita Sue Goldby Adele Hurstby Marjorie Levy, Nancy Szor, Sally Rosen & Kathy Hornbachby Barbara Levyby Mary Ann & Marshall Lustigby Bobbe Naiburgby Robert Pollockby Susan & David Rahmby Sondie Rosenthalby Steve & Betty Silvermanby Phyllis & Joe Somerby Ronald & Phyllis Steinhartby Phyllis Sternby Jerry & Nancy Szorby Audrey & Stanton Unell

by Marilyn & Michael Venderby Barbara & Donald Zaleby Ethel & Eugene ZaleMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Gilian & Steve BaronMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheimby Ellene Breininby Joni & Robert Cohanby Gerry Cristolby Barbara & Julien Devereuxby Betty & Asher Dreyfusby Jean Eisenbergby Ross & Lois Finkelmanby Monica & Gabe Friedby Alan & Rita Sue Goldby Doug Reader & Marsha Gordonby Gayle Johansenby Steve & Joanne Levyby Barbara Levyby Julie & Michael Lowenbergby Mary Ann & Marshall Lustigby Doris Meyersby Sonia Philipsonby Robert Pollockby Richard & Sydney Rosenbergby Joyce & Joseph Rosenfieldby Thomas Taylorby Polly & Alex WeisbergMemory of Irwin Kraussby Beverly & Malcolm BonnheimMemory of Herman Marcusby Richard Marcus & Nancy LubarMemory of Lippman Millerby Beverly & Malcolm BonnheimMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Beverly & Malcolm BonnheimMemory of Ida Mondellby Allen & Cynthia Salzman MondellMemory of Sandra Lee Parnassby Barbara BergerMemory of Zolton Reichby Avrum & Kimberly SchonwaldMemory of Lainie Richmanby Jon, Jennifer, Jordan & Jacob RichmanMemory of Lillian Corman Riskmanby Annette & Jack CormanMemory of Sol Strombergby Barbara Bergerby Stacy & Stuart Simonby Phyllis & Joe SomerMemory of Richard Wellsby Jerry & Bobbi WellsBirthday of Pat Peiserby Steve & Joanne LevyBirthday of Barbara Rabinby Barbara Hurst & Richard SchatzContribution by Robert AlpertContribution by Sue & Marcel Weiner

Dora Aronson Helping Hands FundDistributed by Rabbi David Stern to individuals in need of financial assistance, particularly in emergency or critical life situations.Memory of Lilly Bluesteinby Susan & Joel LitmanMemory of Bill Colenby Artyce Colenby Cheryl & Randy ColenMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Artyce Colenby Barbara & Donald ZaleMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Artyce Colenby Irma & Irwin Grossmanby Marianne MorrisMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Ellene Breininby Ron & Marilyn FiedelmanMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Artyce Colenby Irma & Irwin Grossmanby Marianne Morrisby Barbara & Donald ZaleMemory of Adelyn J. Hoffmanby Artyce ColenMemory of Dorothy N. Levyby Cathey & James GreenfieldMemory of Lippman Millerby Susan & Joel LitmanMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Susan & Joel LitmanAnniversary of Joel & Frances Steinbergby Ellene BreininSpeedy recovery of Ronald Steinhartby Lester BaumSpeedy recovery of Allan Zidellby Lester Baum

Priscilla R. Stern Memorial FundSupports literacy projects in the general and Jewish communities.Memory of Gerald W. Bernstienby Mark & Lynn BernstienMemory of Lily Bloomby Jacque & Freddy RobertsMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby A. J. & Suellen RosmarinMemory of Phyllis R. Goldbergby Helene & David Lawfulby Steve & Joanne LevyAppreciation of Rabbi David Sternby Arthur WeinbergBirthday of Chip Fagadauby Joni & Robert CohanBirthday of Marcia Grossfeldby Barbara & Philip Einsohn

Temple Emanu-El Hunger Relief ProjectsCollects funds for hunger relief throughout the year, including our High Holy Day and Passover drives, for distribution to local, national and international agencies dedicated to this cause.Memory of Reubin Andresby Helen SternMemory of Charles S. Cristolby Lester BaumMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Helen SternMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Helen SternMemory of Helen Clayton Greisdorfby Anita & Bob SamuelMemory of Irving Wilsonby Alanna Silverstein

Social Justice Fund for Youth Education(originally, the Rhoads’ Terrace Fund, established by Temple in the early 1960s to create the city’s first pre-school for disadvantaged children in the southern Dallas neighborhood of Rhoads Terrace) Supports worthwhile educational causes for youth in need.Memory of Harry H. Feltmanby Kitzi & Myron BallMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Elissa & Frank SommerfieldMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Mark Tobey & Carol Alterby Kitzi & Myron Ballby Beth & Gary KahnMemory of Lippman Millerby Barbara BergerMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Barbara BergerBirthday of Lynn Goldsteinby Saralynn BuschBirthday of Pat Peiserby Elissa & Frank Sommerfield

Metz Youth FundProvides scholarships for Jewish activities sponsored by Temple Emanu-El or other Jewish organizations.Memory of Sophie Buchalterby Fran, Jeff, Mollie & Dani ToubinBirthday of Jay Tobinby Barbara BierbrierContribution by Joseph & Doris Metz

Youth Scholarship FundSupports families that need financial assistance so their children may participate in some of the youth programs which have a registration cost.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby June Leib

Contributions

Memory of Fred Milton Brownby Jacque & Freddy RobertsMemory of Joseph M. Brownby Jacque & Freddy RobertsMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby June LeibMemory of Lippman Millerby June LeibMemory of Tehila K. Millerby June LeibMemory of Lucie Uninskyby Philip UninskyMemory of Marcus Wellsby Jerry & Bobbi WellsAppreciation of Roz Katzby Mollie Toubin & familyBirth of Ella Bogdanowby Fran & Jeffrey ToubinBirthday of Marcia Grossfeldby Ashley & Marc GrossfeldBirthday of Pat Peiserby June Leib

Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene Family Camp Scholarship FundSupports families who need financial assistance in order to attend Greene Family Camp.Anniversary of Irene & Al Rosenfieldby Joy & Harris Jacobs

Paul Lande Summer Camp Scholarship FundProvides scholarship funds for children to attend a Jewish summer camp.Memory of Dorothy K. Borisby Sheri & Jack VineMemory of Lippman Millerby Joan Kitner & familyMemory of Tehila K. Millerby Joan Kitner & family

Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Endowment FundSupports the maintenance of the Temple building.Memory of Ben W. Gruberby Toby Gruber

Y.E.S. Fund of SisterhoodSupports the Youth, Education and Service program of Sisterhood.Memory of Alan L. Bergerby Miriam Cohenby Shirley ShwiffMemory of Harry H. Feltmanby Shirley ShwiffMemory of Edna K. Flaxmanby Linda Steinberg

ContributionsMemory of Maurice M. Harrisonby Shirley Shwiffby Linda SteinbergMemory of Sol Strombergby Shirley ShwiffAnniversary of Carole & Mel Taplinby Toby GruberBirthday of Marcia Grossfeldby Linda SteinbergBirthday of Carolyn Kayeby Linda Steinberg

Young Adults FundSupports connecting people in their 20’s and 30’s to each other, to Judaism, and to Temple Emanu-El.Memory of Evelyn Kanterby Jerry & Nancy Szor

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY

Dec

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Weekly Torah Portions, Haftarah

12/1 - 12/7VayishlachGenesis 32:3-36:43 Haftarah:Hosea 11:7-12:12

12/8 - 12/14Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23Haftarah:Amos 2:6-3:8

12/15 - 12/21Miketz Genesis 41:1-44:17Haftarah:Zechariah 2:14-4:7

12/22 - 12/28 VayigashGenesis 44:18-47:27 Haftarah:Ezekiel 37:15-28

12/29 - 1/4 VayechiGenesis 47:28-50:26 Haftarah:1 Kings 2:1-12

Sunday - FridayMorning Minyan8:15 amLefkowitz Chapel

3 pm: Spanish Language Class4 pm: French Lan-

guage Class

9:30 am: Religious School10 am: Community

Workday and Garden Spruce Up10:45 am. – Chanukah Bash with Julie Silver and Friends

4:30 pm: RS Hebrew School6 pm: NorthPark

Chanukah Concert7:30 pm: Stepping Stones II

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4:30 pm: RS Hebrew School

6:30 pm: WRJ Quilting Class 7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal7:30 pm: Stepping Stones II7:30 pm: Temple Book Group

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9:30 am: Religious School12:05 pm: 2nd Grade Family Book Club9 3 pm: Spanish

Language Class4 pm: French Lan-

guage Class5:30 pm: WRJ Board Meeting and Chanukah Party

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16 17 4:30 pm: RS Hebrew School 6:30 pm:

WRJ Quilting Class 7:30 pm: Choir Rehearsal

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Adult Jewish Learning opportunities at

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6 am: Brotherhood Mitzvah Cooking9:30 am: Religious

School

2 3 pm: Spanish Lan-guage Class4 pm: French Language

Class

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Temple Business OfficeECEC Closed

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No Hebrew School

No Religious School

No Religious School

Second Night of Chanukah Third Night of Chanukah Fourth Night of Chanukah

ECEC Closed/No School Year Plus

ECEC Closed/No School Year Plus

NFTY-TORSummer Kallah

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

6:15 pm: Shabbat Service/Pollman Hall7:30 pm: Oneg

Shabbat8:15 pm: Shabbat Service/Olan Sanctuary9:30 pm: Oneg Shabbat

219 am: Bea Kabler Chever Torah10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Lefkowitz

Chapel1:30 pm: Spirituality Group

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9 am: Stepping Stones II9 am: Bea Kabler Chever Torah

10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Lefkowitz Chapel10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Olan SanctuaryNoon: Shabbat Nosh1:30 pm: Spirituality Group

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4:30 pm: RS Hebrew School /Levine

6:15 pm: Brotherhood Monthly Meeting and Dinner

5 4:30 pm: RS Hebrew School6 pm: Conversational

Hebrew6:15 pm: Biblical Hebrew7:30 pm: Advanced Hebrew

6 9 am: Bea Kabler Chever Torah9 am: Stepping Stones II

10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Lefkowitz Chapel10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Olan Sanctuary1:30 pm: Spirituality Group4:30 pm: Shabbat Service/Olan Sanctuary

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Noon: Lunch and Literature4:30 pm: RS Hebrew

School6 pm: Conversational Hebrew6:15 pm: Biblical Hebrew7:30 pm: Advanced Hebrew

13 9:10 am: ECEC Shabbat/Pollman Hall6 pm: Shabbat Ser-

vice/Olan Sanctuary/Chanukah Shabbat with Julie Silver7 pm: Congregational Chanukah Dinner7 pm: Adults Only Chanukah Dinner

149 am: Bea Kabler Chever Torah9 am: Tot Shabbat/ Pollman Hall

10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Lefkowitz Chapel10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Olan Sanctuary1:30 pm: Spirituality Group4:30 pm: Shabbat Service/Olan Sanctuary

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4:30 pm: RS He-brew School/Levine7:30 pm: Religious

School Committee

19 4:30 pm: RS Hebrew School6 pm: Conversational

Hebrew7:30 pm: Advanced Hebrew

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4:30 pm: RS He-brew School/Levine6 pm: Garden Steer-

ing Committee6:30 pm: Weiner Sandfield Menorah Lighting Reception7 pm: Weiner Sandfield Menorah Lighting7:30 pm: Temple Board Meeting

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6:15 pm: Shabbat Service/Olan Sanctuary7:30 pm: Oneg Shabbat7

7 pm: Youth Com-mittee Meeting26 7:30 pm: Advanced

Hebrew27 6:15 pm: Shabbat Service/Pollman Hall/ShabbaTo-

gether7 pm: ShabbaTogether Dinner and Activities7:30 pm: Oneg Shabbat

28 9 am: Bea Kabler Chever Torah10:30 am: Shabbat Service/Lefkowitz

Chapel

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No Hebrew School No Hebrew School

First Night of Chanukah

Fifth Night of Chanukah Sixth Night of Chanukah Seventh Night of Chanukah Eighth Night of Chanukah

ECEC Closed/School Year Plus Only

ECEC Closed/No School Year Plus

ECEC Closed/School Year Plus Only

ECEC Closed/School Year Plus Only

ECEC Closed/School Year Plus Only

ECEC hosts its first ever Fall Shuk, Page 9

Periodicals

Temple Emanu-El • Founded in 1872 • 214.706.0000 • Fax: 214.706.0025 • www.tedallas.orgTemple Emanu-El Cemetery • 3430 Howell Street• 214.720.7710Robin Kosberg, PresidentLeah Beth Kolni, WRJ PresidentJeff Light, Brotherhood PresidentDAFTY Co-Presidents Bari Goldman and Adam GreenspanRabbi David E. Stern 214.706.0015 Rabbi Debra J. Robbins 214.706.0017Rabbi Asher G. Knight 214.706.0026Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen 214.706.0026Cantor Richard Cohn 214.706.0018Rabbi Adam Allenberg, 214.706.0021 Director of Congregational LearningRabbi Amy Ross, Director of Youth Learning 214.706.0021Richard J. Rosenberg, Jr., 214.706.0000 Executive DirectorSteven Buchalter, Director of Youth Engagement 214.706.0000Gerry Cristol, Archivist 214.706.0000Diana Coben Einstein, Associate Program Director 214.706.0000Karen Hoffman, 214.706.0000 Program DirectorLinda Kahalnik, 214.706.0000 Membership Services DirectorHal Levy, Director of Development 214.706.0000 Dana Moffatt, 214.706.0000 Communications Director Peggy Papert, 214.706.0000 Director of Caring CongregationNancy Rivin, 214.706.0000 LibrarianShelly Sender, 214.706.0020 Early Childhood Education DirectorRalph Stannard, Choir Director 214.706.0000Melissa Tone, Director of Annual Giving 214,706.0000Mimi Zimmerman, 214.706.0000 Young Adult, Outreach and Interfaith

TheWindow (USPS #017-824) is published monthly with a combined issue in June and July by Temple Emanu-El Congregation, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75225-4204. Periodicals Postage Paid at Dallas, Texas. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Temple Emanu-El Window, 8500 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75225-4204.

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Chanukah Service,Candle Lighting,

Blessings

Temple welcomes Julie Silverfor Artist-In-Residence weekend

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