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TEMPLE ADATH B’NAI ISRAEL CHAI TIME

C H A I T i m eTemple Adath B’nai Israel

SEPTEMBER 2011 ELUL 5771 / TISHREI 5772

At the end of this month we will be celebrating Rosh HaShanah, which in our prayers is called the “birth of the earth”. It is also the first of the Days of Awe, the High Holy Days. This month has also the tenth anniversary of 9/11.

This is a particularly difficult day for all Americans. I have heard some say that we should get over it, forget it and get on with our lives. As a Jew I don’t understand that sentiment. We Jews have memories longer than elephants’! We remember the good and we remember the bad. Remembrance is the root of behavioral change. We want to emulate the good and eradicate the bad. In the Torah we have the commandment to observe Shabbat and that even our slaves were to rest from labor because we were

strangers (slaves) in Egypt. If we were to have forgotten that period of slavery, wiped it away from our minds then the first statement of the Ten Statements (really not the ten commandments) “I am Adonai your God who brought you out of the Land of Egypt, out of the House of Slavery” would not make sense. Many times in the Torah we are commanded to “remember”.

Ours is a way of LIFE, we do not venerate death, we do not have a cult of the dead – that’s what the Egyptians did, and we are forbidden to follow their ways. However, we are permitted, even required to remember our dead, but only at certain times – at their yahrzeit, during Yizkor four times a year, and at the memorial service at the cemeteries between Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur. If we do not remember, we become rootless.

We remember our individual losses but we also remember the losses to our entire People. Would we really not remember the Holocaust?

We know that evil exists in the world, not as a supernatural being, but as humans who have chosen to do evil. Our Rabbis taught us “if good people do nothing, then evil will exist”.

So too, with 9/11, it is our duty to remember the men and women who were so brutally murdered; we remember the heroes who gave their lives to save others, and those prepared to die that others might live.

This day, 9/11, is one of the major values of Judaism. We

must not allow evil to triumph; we must stand up, fearlessly, that we may all live; we must teach acceptance of differences. Our Days of Awe, as all of Judaism, teach us that we are all God’s children.

May God grant us a year that brings us closer to peace. May we be inscribed in the Book of Life for good.

Shana tova.

Over The PageRabbi Helen Bar Yaacov

BREAKING NEWSTABI RELIGIOUS SCHOOLSchool begins September 18th. If you have not returned your enrollment form, please send to [email protected].

Also, our TABI School needs six MP3 players to use as Hebrew teaching aids. If you are able to contribute, please contact Barbie Williams in the TABI Office at 812-477-1577.

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TEMPLE ADATH B’NAI ISRAEL 2 CHAI TIME

The Word From Our TABI President

Michael Drake

KINDNESS TO A STRANGER:

WAS IT YOU?Earlier this summer I had

a nice experience at TABI: I saw one of our members greet a visitor in our sanctuary just prior to Shabbat service. Not only was he greeted, but he was also invited to sit with our congregant’s family. What a nice thing to do; just watching brought back good memories for me.

In 1997, Nancy, our son John, and I were invited to a Bar Mitzvah at Brith Sholom Kneseth Israel in St. Louis. I hadn’t been to a Bar Mitzvah since David Woll’s in the 1960’s and we were totally lost when we entered the

shul. But a stranger approached us, the gabbai, who kindly directed us to our seats, handed us the Siddur Sim Shalom, and showed us the Hertz Chumash that we would be reading. We were warmly welcomed by him and others there that day. Four years later we approached that synagogue and Rabbi Mordecai Miller to proceed with our conversions to Judaism and then we became members of BSKI. The kindness of strangers – you never know what can happen.

Ten consecutive Septembers: a certain sense of sadness seeps in, not such good memories. However, I remember December 11th, 2001, warmly. I was walking alone along Seventh Avenue in Manhattan and something good happened. Our President Bush had requested a minute of silence that morning at 8:46 to respect those we lost in September. There were hundreds of people on the sidewalks and dozens of cars on the street and all of them came to a stop and were silent for that minute of kindness in remembrance of people that we will never know.

Each year that memory sustains me. This September 11th we will hear accounts again of people who looked after each other

that day in 2001, friends who helped friends cope, and strangers who helped strangers survive: kindness in deed.

My wife and I have taken the opportunity to attend Shabbat services at many synagogues in America, Israel, and Europe. For the most part, we have been made to feel welcome, especially in Israel. In fact, at the Masorti shul in Jerusalem we are always honored with an aliyah. The Israeli Jews love Americans or at least Hoosiers! They have been very nice to us and we look forward to celebrating another Shabbat there.

This September we celebrate our Jewish High Holy Days and there will be visitors at the Temple who are new and are not members of TABI. We too will have the opportunity to greet them and invite them to join us during our services and onegs. I’m sure that they will be made to feel welcome. Who knows? Perhaps something good will happen.

So, who was kind to a stranger? It was you.

Todah rabah. md

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Note: this column was inspired by a fine congregant and Mr. Herbert Kulik





Rather than writing an article the local B’nai B’rith Lodge decided that different brothers each month would act as Secretary and instead of “sayings” from the Lodge we would include excerpts from the minutes from our monthly meetings. Our last meeting was held at the President’s Dental Office on North Main Street because everyone wanted to eat pizza at Turoni’s first which is across the street and for sure we would have a Minyan.

The excerpts from our last meeting are as follows:

1. Brother Mark Senzell, Vice President, led us in prayer because the President, Dr. Michael Sontz, was excused in order to floss and brush his teeth. Upon his return each member was given a new toothbrush and

toothpaste. One brother took out his bridge and put it in his water glass and returned the gifts.

2. The next half hour was spent by practicing yoga.

3. The President then presented a member of the Health Department as our featured speaker. The highlight of the presentation was a discussion on diets and results of blood tests. One member’s concern was that of carbohydrates and eating habits. The speaker responded with the advice of less bread and a suggestion was made that you eat a wrap instead of a bun. For example, eat your cheeseburger wrapped in lettuce. It was pointed out that according to an old Washington Avenue Temple member that you can’t say “ha-Motzi” over lettuce.

4. A report on the Teddy Bear Project revealed a thank you note from the Child Life Center of Evansville ARC which organization received a box of Teddy Bears from our Lodge. The note said that “our small children really lit up when they saw their cuddly little arrivals” and concluded their appreciation by saying “Thank you Beary much.” One of the members pointed out that the Bronstein Foundation gives graciously to various charities throughout the city of Evansville but that B’nai B’rith is the only other Jewish entity that gives to children and grandchildren of our non-Jewish community.

5. The last matter of discussion was a matter, which was seconded and passed that we congratulate the new Editors of TABI’s “CHAI Time”, Jennifer Wampler and Robynn Levi-Merkel on a job well done and most enjoyable, as well as thanking Cheryl Brice for accepting the responsibility of Principal of our Religious School and Lisa Seif as her assistant and Michael Drake as President of our Temple, for instead of putting people to sleep, is waking up a lot of congregants to realize “How good and how pleasant it is that brothers and sisters dwell together”.

The meeting was adjourned about midnight with the singing of Hineni Mah Tov.

Respectfully submitted and with a request of our “CHAI Time” bulletin readers that they and each of them consider writing a check to “B’nai B’rith” and mailing this appreciated donation to:

Philip Siegel 100 NW First Street #202

Evansville, IN 47708

Sayings from the Local B’nai B’rithSEPTEMBER 2011 ELUL 5771 / TISHREI 5772



The Boston Celtics were never the same after Larry Bird retired. “Showtime” faded forever when Magic Johnson stepped off the court. The TABI house committee retired a legend this year: long-.time member Mark Senzell. We thank Mark for his many years of service.

As the TABI house committee looks to the future, we are eager for new members to join and help support the day-to-day operations at TABI. The house committee is responsible for the following:

• Management of the building’s maintenance- heating & cooling systems, security system, plumbing systems, phone systems, landscaping, lighting, building structure, etc.

• Coordination and oversight of service for repair work and annual preventative maintenance contracts. Preparing requests for quotes for work/contracts and

analysis of bids submitted by companies. We do repair work ourselves too- as time and skill permit.

• Coordination of events with TABI staff and re-stocking supplies.

The house committee is specifically looking for a new member to work weekly with Tony to make sure he has the needed supplies for onegim and other weekly events. This entails meeting with Tony regularly and then delivering the supplies (such as coffee, napkins, etc.) to TABI.

House committee member would also be part of an “on-call” list for building emer gencies. If you are willing to dedicate some of your time to help keep maintain our facility, please contact me at:

[email protected] or

THE HOUSE COMMITTEEDave Pellett

(or “Who is that young Bar Mitzvah?”)

TABI OFFICERS & BOARD

The officers and board hold a joint meeting on the first

Wednesday of every month at 6:30 pm. All members of the

congregation are invited to attend.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

President Michael Drake

1st Vice President David Pellett

Treasurer Jeffrey Berger

Secretary Merral Lewis

Ex-Officio Elana Stone

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

June 2012Sonnie Cibull

Sonja Eskind

Phil Lieberman

Alan Shovers

June 2013Joy Fine

Bob Levi

David Malitz

David Trockman

June 2014Nancy Givon

Rachel Goldman

Stan Newman

David Parker

TABI OFFICE PHONE812-477-1577

TABI: Time to sign up for this year’s:

Saturday, September 24, 2011DOWNTOWN on the Riverfront

Evansville, Indiana

Go to www.komenevansville.com click on“Race for the Cure” and then “Register”.

To Join the TABI team, enter “Temple” and hit the search button. Select our team and hit continue. Simple as that!

Any questions please contact Davena [email protected] or 629-6368.



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SelichotAs is Ashkenazi custom, Selichot will be on the Saturday evening before Rosh HaShanah, September 24th, at 7:30 pm. Hopefully we will have a movie followed by discussion. Selichot service and changing of the Torah covers will begin about 9:30 pm.

Beginners' HebrewIf you are interested in learning how to read the Siddur (prayer book) in Hebrew, please let Rabbi Bar-Yaacov know by phone or email, and include the best days and times for you to attend.

Leading the ServiceIf you are interested in learning how to lead a Friday evening

service please contact Rabbi Bar-Yaacov by phone or email, and indicate the best days and times for you to attend.

Adult EducationAdult Education classes will begin after the Yamim HaNoraim (high holy days). What topics you are interested in learning? Some of these topics may be one time sessions, others might take several sessions. Please phone or email Rabbi Bar-Yaacov with your preferences.

9/11 Memorial ServiceWe have been invited to participate in the 10th yahrzeit of 9/11; to be held at University of Evansville's Neu Chapel, 10:30 a.m.


On Sunday, August 21, parents met with new TABI Religious School Principal Cheryl Brice, Vice Principal Lisa Seif, and new teachers. One exciting change for this year is offering beginner, intermediate and advanced Hebrew classes to

our children using the URJ Mitkadem Program. Hebrew teachers will be Sara Gerlach, Jennie Ebeling, and Sam Dye with assistance from Sam Haney.

TABI School is asking for a donation of six MP3 players for teaching aids in Hebrew Class. If you are able to contribute, please contact Barbie Williams in the TABI Office.

Also, check out the bulletin board by the TABI Office for the latest information on our upcoming activities and events. You may even choose to sign up for a committee or to serve as a classroom parent.

More news to come on our exciting year ahead! (See Class Schedule on page 13.) Please feel free to come and visit us!

services and education @TABI

SHABBAT MORNING

Shabbat Morning Services will continue each Shabbat followed by a potluck lunch. If you plan on eating lunch, please bring a dish to share with everyone.

Service

10 am, TABI Library

Shabbat morning services are very informal; all questions and comments tangentially related to Judaism are encouraged and welcomed.

This service might be the Shabbat service for anyone who does not wish to drive after dark.

Services are enjoyable, informative, and prayerful. Kiddush follows the service with lunch following Kiddush--where sharing of things Jewish happens as we eat. If you cannot join us for the service, please come for Kiddush and lunch.

Lunch

noon to 1pm, TABI Foyer

TABI Religious School Meet and GreetRobynn Merkel


I have a great fondness for this town. My mother’s side of the family is all from Noble County, Indiana. In the 1920’s my Great-Great Aunt Nellie and Uncle George Hopper owned the Goldsmith Hotel as well as the Solomon Mier House until 1950. Around 1952, my aunt moved to Johannesburg, South Africa.

There are two great Victorian Mansions in Ligonier. One, the Solomon Mier Manor (which I fondly refer to as the house my Great-Great Aunt lived in and which is now a Bed and Breakfast) and the Jacob Straus House which, unfortunately, is badly in need of renovation. Parts of the town have been renovated and reconstructed with lovely murals decorating the old Meir Building and others. The Straus building was destroyed. In 2007, renovations were made to the Goldsmith Hotel and it is wonderful to see what

the hotel (though gutted right now but showing lovely wallpaper and mosaics) would have been like in it’s heyday. . My mother and her sister, my aunt Jeane, remember it as a happy time during the Depression. More happy than staying in the Queen Anne Manor house with its Tiffany Victorian stained glass and dark walnut paneling. Mother thought the house was haunted. But enough of my family history.

In the mid 1800's two peddlers from Prussia would literally go from rags to riches using good old fashioned chutzpah.

Leaving Prussia, the two men immigrated to northeast Indiana. Advertisements at the time in the 1854 newspapers declared that the Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railroad would go through Ligonier, Indiana, that a station would be established there,

and this probably attracted Straus and Mier to the area of 300 people. Stories differ when the two men arrived there, but arrive they did and they changed the face of Ligonier for many years.

By the turn of the 20th century, Ligonier had become a thriving city and business center of about 2,200 people, including 55 Jewish families (more than 200 Jews). The Jewish community by then had established its religious institutions, including a temple with a full-time resident rabbi. In addition, it established a Sabbath School, a Cemetery Society, a Ladies Benefit Society, a B’nai B’rith lodge, and a social club, while at the same time it became an important force in the Ligonier general community. This lasted from 1854 to 1928, almost eighty years. It is an interesting note that large numbers of Jews settled in Ligonier instead

The Little Jerusalem of Indiana on Strawberry Hill:

A concise history of Ligonier, Indiana

Karen J Tannenbaum

Karen loves working with children and young adults and is a Children's Librarian. An avid reader, she has served on many book selection committees and constantly has a book somewhere. She loves reading and singing and educating the very young. At TABI she has served as cantor, been a Board Member, and led Hadassah book discussions while being President of the Chapter, and has been a Sunday School Teacher for the last three years.

➡ Ahavath Shalom Temple. One of the few extant 19th century temples in the United States.



of the larger urban centers. A reason may be that Jewish traditions were preserved and fulfilled while full participation and leadership in the secular society and complete “Americanization” were accomplished. (Schwarts, Lois Fields. The Jew of Ligonier--an American Experience. Indiana Jewish Historical Society. 1978. Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pg 5-7).

F.W. Straus and Solomon Mier, though friends in the beginning, had a huge argument and never forgave each other. They both owned banks, merchandising stores, and farmland. Solomon Mier was responsible for installing a proper water and sewer system in the town. While F.W. Straus, who became learned in English and American history, was a cultured man with great insight and foresight, directed many advancements in Ligonier, especially the school system. F.W. Straus later moved to Chicago and let his brother Jacob take over the businesses. Straus was related to Levi Straus of blue jean fame.

The two men, though bitter rivals, upheld Jewish traditions. In 1865, a Synagogue was built and named Ahavath Shalom (Lovers of Peace). Originally Orthodox with a mechitza, it later became affiliated with the Union of American Hebrew Congregations in Cincinnati, Ohio. It’s beginnings required that all boys were Bar Mitzvah. The men did not wear yarmulkes, but did wear hats. And during the high holy days, the older men wore the tallit. Families observed the dietary laws and followed the custom of two sets of dishes, milchig and fleisig. When I visited the Solomon Mier Manor, there

were two kitchens. Also Magen David’s adorn the woodwork in the house. I imagine the Straus house had the same things. Including stained glass windows from Tiffany.

In 1888, a new synagogue was built but renamed Temple Ahavath Shalom. It changed from the Einhorn Prayer Book to the Reform Prayer book. The dedication of the new Temple was in 1879 and Isaac Mayer Wise gave the sermon entitled “Footprints of Judaism in the World’s History.” The scrolls were carried to the Ark by the senior members of the congregation. Not just congregants attended--it was an elegant occasion upheld by the town. It lasted three days. In 1925, Rabbi Julius Mark gave his first confirmation at Ahavat Shalom. An interesting beginning for the man who was to become the spiritual leader of Temple Emanu-El in New York twenty-three years later.

A true story about the Mier family and the Straus family is

the following: F.W. Straus and Solomon Mier did not allow themselves to marry relatives from either family. Shakespearean in scope, it was a very sad situation. Therefore, both families consistently tried to outdo each other. Their homes, their businesses, banks, art dedicated to the Temple. Solomon Mier’s stained glass gift of Solomon and David was not out done. However, in the end, Jacob Straus’ mausoleum was more elaborate than Mier’s family tombstone. Straus finally won the status quo contest. The rivalries between the two gentlemen must have been the cause of many tête-à-têtes in the town. And the Meir Straus rivalry is still talked about today.

Ten years ago I stayed at my Great-Great Aunt’s house and cried when I saw the mezuzah still on the door.

Find more Ligionier photos on the TABI Facebook page:www.facebook.com/tabi.evansville


➡ Solomon Mier Manor, now a Bed and Breakfast. For more information visit: www.smmanor.com





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ONEG SCHEDULEREMINDER

September - Joy FineOctober - Lois Simon and Marcia PearsonNovember - Sonja Eskind & Nancy Givon

December - Sandy Newman(Stan) & Jennifer Wampler

January - Deena Laska & Havi TrofkinFebruary - Debbie Goldman &

Rachael GoldmanMarch - Helen Anne Siegel & Sonnie Cibull

April - Lynn Senzell & Dana LobelMay - Sue Shovers & Sue Barancik

If there is a problem at the time of your Oneg, please call Doris Siegel or Joy Fine. To avoid over-buying the chairs have provided the following suggestions:

1. Two challot may be picked up at Schnuck's on Washington Avenue. This is a standing order.

2. Purchase no more than two sweets to avoid an accumulation of baked goods.

3. A seasonal fruit.4. Cheese & crackers.

The actual purchases will be up to the individual(s) assigned for each month. The donations may be dropped off at the Temple and Tony will set up the trays. (Please call ahead to ensure Tony or Barbie is available to let you in).

We hope this arrangement works well. We thank Nancy Drake for preparing the August onegim.

We thank all the monthly contributors in advance for their full cooperation.


TEMPLE GIFT SHOPSonnie Cibull

The Temple Gift Shop is experiencing a reawakening! We have ordered lots of new items. The man in the big brown truck has delivered a really BIG brown box for the shop. It is just the first of many that we will be ordering in the weeks to come. I am most excited because this order is one of exceptional values. We were very fortunate to be able to obtain a wonderful assortment of merchandise at truly great prices. Everyone loves a bargain and this fits the bill!

We have a few New Year cards, honey jars, and shofarot. There are plastic shofarot for the children and ram's horn for the adults. We have a lovely supply of jewelry--necklaces and bracelets--beaded and jeweled. You must see these things to really appreciate their beauty.

We also have lovely Bar and Bat Mitzvah gifts for our young people. We have many things to enhance a young person's Judaic collection. There is a great supply of CD’s from recent Temple concerts.

While I know that not all of our customers’ needs may be met, I do know that we are able to order many items specifically for JUST YOU! My catalogs are beautiful to see and I know there is something for everyone's taste We can order items and they most likely will be here within a 2 week period.

As always, I am just a phone call away. Our regular Sunday hours will begin with the beginning of Sunday School in the fall. I am at the Temple every Tuesday from 8 to 9 a.m. and Barbie, most graciously, will be able to help you.


ADULT FICTION

Kalman, Nadia. The Cosmopolitans. A family of Russian Jewish immigrants with three daughters settles in Stamford, CT. in Kalman's debut novel. The daughters each struggle with romance, with one marrying an exchange student from Bangladesh (the result: an even kookier cultural stew). The mother struggles to adapt to her new home and the

father struggles to understand his family. Book has garnered great reviews.

Silva, Daniel. Portrait of a Spy. For Gabriel and his wife it was supposed to be the start of a pleasant weekend in London. But a pair of deadly bombings in Paris and Copenhagen has already marred this autumn day. And while walking toward Covent Garden, Gabriel notices a man he believes is about to carry out a third attack. Before Gabriel can draw his

weapon, he is knocked to the pavement and can only watch as the nightmare unfolds.

NEW IN THE TABI LIBRARYSue Barancik


Anti-Semitism on the Campus: Past and Present. Twenty-one scholars explore the roots and manifestations of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism and the efforts to combat them

at American, British, and South African colleges and universities in the 20th and 21st centuries.

Beckerman, Gal. When they come for us, we’ll be gone: The Epic Struggle to Save Soviet Jewry. Journalist Gal Beckerman draws on newly released Soviet government documents as well as hundreds of oral interviews with refuseniks, activists, Zionist "hooligans," and Congressional staffers. He shows not only how the movement led to a mass exodus in 1989,

but also how it shaped the American Jewish community, giving it a renewed sense of spiritual purpose and teaching it to flex its political muscle.

Rossel, Seymour. The Essential Jewish Stories: God, Torah, Israel and Faith. More than 300 stories selected from every period of Jewish history and from every Jewish teaching tradition -- narratives, anecdotes, metaphors, analogies, folktales, and fantasies.

ADULT NON-FICTION


KIDS

Marrin, Albert. Flesh & Blood So Cheap: The Triangle Fire and its Legacy. Published to coincide with the centennial anniversary of the 1911 fire that erupted in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory, this powerful chronicle examines the circumstances surrounding the disaster. Marrin's message that protecting human dignity is our shared responsibility is vitally resonant. 8 to 12th grade.

Meyer, Susan. Black Radishes. The story begins in Paris in 1940, when discrimination against Jews in France has become more blatant and more dangerous for Gustave and his parents. Hiding their religious

identity, they move to a small village, where they wait for their immigration visas. Soon the border of German-occupied France is established near their home. Middle school.

Rubin, Susan Goldman. Irena Sendler and the Children of the Warsaw Ghetto. Irena Sendler was a Polish social worker who helped spirit more than four hundred children out of the Warsaw Ghetto during World War II. Using toolboxes, ambulances, and other ingenious measures, Irena Sendler defied the Nazis and risked her own life by saving and then hiding Jewish children. Her secret list of the children’s real identities was kept safe, buried in two jars under a tree in war-torn Warsaw. Middle school.


This delicious brisket has been served by Helen Ann Siegel for many years. I asked her to share this and she happily complied. As with all recipes that have been created over and over and committed to memory,the exact measurements have been lost. Our children call it “Bubbe's Brisket”.

Ingredients:4 lb brisket (minimum)3 or 4 large onions, slicedSeasoning salt ,garlic powder, paprika

and pepper1/2 c ketchup and 1/4 c mustard4 oz water and 2 to 3 tbsp

worcestershire sauce, mixed

Preheat oven to 375FPlace cut onions on bottom of roaster. Lay brisket on top, lean side up. Add seasoning salt, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper.

Leave brisket uncovered in oven for 15 minutes. After time is up remove roaster and flip brisket over fat side up. Season this side the same way. Leave in oven another 15 minutes.

Pull out roaster and lower oven temp to 325F. Pour ketchup and mustard over top of brisket. Use a spoon to swirl it around. Pour water/worcestershire sauce mixture in bottom of roaster. Put lid on roaster and bake for at least 2 1/2 hours. Brisket will be done when meat is tender.

Yummy!!

Recipes from another time

From “The Sisterhood Cookbook of Washington Ave Temple” (1937). This cookbook belonged to my grandmother, Selma Kahn Levi. I hope to share more recipes with everyone in the future. If you have any heirloom recipes you would like to share please let us know!

Date Torte1 pound dates, cut fine1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans)3 eggs

1 scant cup sugar3 tbsp Swans Down Cake Flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp vanilla

Beat eggs lightly and add sugar gradually. Sift baking powder and flour over dates,add dates and nuts to batter and vanilla. Grease pan and bake in slow oven about 40 minutes.Dust with powdered sugar when cold and cut in squares if desired.

Mrs. Julian WeilApple Fritters2 eggs, beat well2 cups sifted flour1 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt1 tbsp sugar¾ cup milk3 pounds of cubed apples

Drop heaping tablespoon into deep fat or Crisco until brown on both sides.Good with roast duck or any fowl.

Mrs. Louis Trockman

IN THE KITCHEN...Robynn Merkel


Share the Simchas!We want to congratulate you over your

family’s accomplishments. Let Sue Barancik know the good news by phone: 853-9929 or

email: [email protected]

Mazel tov to new parents Jen (Cohen) and Scott Zielinski and big sister Zoë (former TABI members now of Buffalo Grove, Illinois) on the July 8, 2011 birth of Zachary Aiden. Says Jen: “Zoë has been an amazing big sister!” Out-of-town family, including three generations of Cohens, joined Jen, Scott,and Cantor David Landau of Chicago to celebrate Zach’s brit milah on July 15th.

Congratulations to the Trockman family—Stanley and Sandy, Jeff and Nancy, David and Sara—on their inclusion in the book, Bonds as Strong as Steel: A History of Indiana Scrap Metal Dealers and their Families (Indiana Jewish Historical Society, 2011). The chapter begins with Lithuanian immigrant Julius Trockman’s founding of J.Trockman & Sons in 1892. The ensuing years created new challenges for the

company and, during World War II, part of the company’s war efforts was to supply raw materials that would be used in the production of the LSTs that were being built in Evansville. The Trockmans are one of twenty Indiana Jewish families profiled. You will find a copy in the TABI library.

Dr. Barry and Jeanine Sobel and daughter, Katarina, have moved to Denver, Colorado, from Madisonville, KY for Barry to begin a new medical practice. Mazel tov and best wishes from the TABI family.

Leah Hill had a fantastic time on her summer trip to Israel with NFTY, the Reform Jewish teenage group, and she’s telling Deena and Merral that she can’t wait to go back!

Michael and Nancy Drake are pleased to announce son John and daughter-in-law Erika completed their studies after a year in Italy and were awarded the Master's of Business Administration from the University of Iowa CIMBA program. The couple is back in the United States and looking for jobs!

In honor of Bill DumesFor his years of

Commitment and devotionTo the Jewish community

July 31, 2011

Simcha Leaves





Education Fund/Religious School FundJon & Martha Goldman in memory of Isabella FineCyril Ann Rosenberg in memory of Bill DumesBecky, Jeff, Jacob and Joey Dumes in memory of Bill Dumes (Silver)Steven & Margie Adler in memory of Ernest Adler

Library FundRon & Alvrone Sater in memory of Yidus Scrinopskie (Gold)Ron & Alvrone Sater in memory of William Scrinopskie (Gold)

Memorial FundBarry Siegel in memory of Alice Siegel (Silver)Dorris & Sandra Downing in memory of Elvin Downing (Ruby)

Rabbi’s Discretionary FundAlan & Stella Shavitz in memory of Cookie SaterAlan & Stella Shavitz in memory of Isabella Fine

Temple Adath B’nai Israel gratefully acknowledges the following contributions:

1 Ethel Fishman 1 Edith Goldstein 1 Abe Levy

1 Ethel Schamberg 2 Jesse Fishman 3 Rozyland Sabel Lefton 3 Bea Winkler

4 Fannie R Levi 4 Edith Rosenblum 5 Paul Fenster

5 Albert Light

9 Rose Eskind 9 Hattie Green10 Dora Sabel

11 Beverly Blondy Levy11 Edward David Rechnic12 Sarah Woll13 Samuel Davis

13 Flora Eichel Rose13 Terry Wiener14 Bobby Fine Fox

14 Ann Levin

15 Charlotte E Eskind16 Meyer Gordon17 Irene Dumes

17 Isadore J Fine17 Neecy Newman18 Ben N Yosowitz19 Anne Abels

19 Philip Siegel19 Sam Stone20 Louis Wise Solomon

22 Ray Fink

22 Ethel Kessler22 Benjamin Lieberman23 Fannie Kaplan

25 Rose Kopelwitz25 Matilda Moss25 Betty Trockman26 Jacob Klahr

27 Jennye Witt Grusin28 Murray Frankle28 Anna Goldstein

29 Ben Cohen

The Departed Whom We Now RememberSeptember Yahrzeit Observances

1 Shelley Haney 2 Lois Simon 2 Laura Ann Somberg

3 Barry Barancik 4 Alan Pollak 4 Ben Haney 5 Neal Bloomfield

5 Leah Berger 6 Alexandra Marie Huber 6 Jacob Alexander Lobel

7 Mark Senzell 8 Rae Senzell 9 Matthew Pearson

10 Stanley Newman11 Pat Clark Lieberman12 Stacy Barancik14 Sydney Simon

15 Cynthia Ellen Pearson15 Brett Adam Norton15 Cathy Weil Winter

16 Kimberly Newman Lieberman16 Jacob Marsh Farmer16 Lisa Lieberman Yusman

17 Marcia Pearson17 Martha Goldman18 Samuel Lant Trockman

19 Lisa Ellen Trockman20 Mark Siegel21 Megan Laree Senzell

22 Jeri Levi22 Jeremy Solomon22 Robyn Elizabeth Baird23 Valerie Mittleman

23 Naomi Barancik24 Jami Sater Bachrad25 Adam Louis Shavitz

25 Julie Ann Karp27 Jerry Marver28 Howard Abrams

28 Jack Reby28 Sandra Newman (Mrs. Stan)28 Danelle Boyles

30 Bradford Cohen

1 Phil & Jeri Berger Hertzman 2 Ray & Annette Druley

5 Sanford & Jacquie Schen 4 Donna Martin & David Krueger12 Dr. & Mrs. Arthur Lieberman

20 Robert & Bonnie Forman21 Wayne & Jill Trockman

September HAPPY BIRTHDAYS...

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...AND ANNIVERSARIES!!!



HIGH HOLY DAYS SERVICES

Selichot, Saturday, September 24 7:30 pm Program and Discussion 9:00 pm Service (approximate time)

Erev Rosh Hashanah, Wednesday, September 28 *7:00 pmService

Oneg (reception) in the social hall follows service.

1st Day Rosh Hashanah, Thursday, September 29 9:00 am Children's Service*10:00 am Shacharit (Morning) Service 1:15 pm Tashlikh (approximate time)

2nd Day Rosh Hashanah, Friday, September 30 10:00 am Shacharit (Morning) Service 7:00 pm Shabbat Service

Shabbat Teshuvah:The Sabbath of Repentance, Saturday, October 1 10:00 amShabbat Service 12:00 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Torah Study

Cemetery Services, Sunday, October 212:30 pmRose Hill Cemetery 1:00 pmMt. Carmel Cemetery

Kol Nidrei - Erev Yom Kippur, Friday, October 7 *7:00 pm Kol Nidrei Service

Yom Kippur, Saturday, October 8 9:00 am Children's Service*10:00 am Shacharit (Morning) Service 3:30 pm Minchah (Afternoon) Service *5:30 pm Yizkor (Memorial) Service (approximate time) *6:00 pm Neilah Service (approximate time) 6:45 pm Shofar/Havdalah (approximate time)

A Break-The-Fast in the social hall will follow the service.

Erev Sukkot, Wednesday, October 12 7:00 P.M.Service

Shemini Atzeret Yizkor and Simchat Torah Celebration, Wednesday, October 19 6:30 P.M.Service

*Child care is available in the youth lounge at the noted services for children 8 years and younger. Use of the child care service is encouraged.

Overflow parking will be permitted on the Morningside Church lot.


TREASURER’S REPORT: AUGUST 2011

Jeffrey A BergerAfter our accountant has reviewed our numbers and made all necessary adjustments for year end, we actually ended the 2010-11 year with a BALANCED budget and $410.00 to the POSITIVE!!!!

THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT YEAR. Your financial commitment have truly made an impact on the growth of our Temple.

Annual Giving for 2010/11: $117,862!!Total Revenue:$325,892Total Expense:$325,482

Current Position for 2011/12Annual Giving to Date : $14,639 on a budget of $109,000Revenue: $47,206Expenses: $38,142

TABI RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Class Schedule

9:30 - 10:50 Family Hebrew: All Levels

10:00 - 12:15 Confirmation Year 2

10:00 - 11:00 TABI Tots (Age 4 & younger)

Library and art for Pre K

10:50 - 11:00 Break for Students

11:00 - 11:20 Music

11:20 - 12:20 Religious school, K- 9th

grade

12:20 - 12:45 Student assembly with

Rabbi Bar-Yaacov

1:45 - 2:45 Continuing Adult Education

School begins Sunday,

September 18,

see you soon!!!


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Inside this issue:

1 Over The Page

2 The Word

3 B’nai B’rith Lodge

4 The House Committee

4 Race for The Cure info

5 services and education @TABI

6-7 Ligionier, IN: Little Jerusalem

8 Oneg Reminder

8 TABI Gift Shop News

9-10 New in the TABI Library

10 In The Kitchen & Recipes from

another time

11 Mazel Tov!! & Simcha Leaves

12 August Yahrzeits

12 August Contributions, Birthdays,

& Anniversaries

13 Holy Days Schedule

13 Treasurer’s Report

13 Religious School Schedule

14 September 2011 Calendar

15 Shout-outs & Ads/Ad Form

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