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1998 Members of the Congregation
Esth er Abdon
llarry & Louise Abelon
Tod & Lynn Abrahams
Paul Abramowitz & Melissa Rou
Ruth Abramson
I. Joel & Linda Abromson
Larry Adlerstein & Eva Goetz
Esther Albert
Gold e Au oson
Paul Aransoo
Richard & Adele Aronson
Frederick &. h nnlrer Aronson
Roger & San Asch
S tephen & Ellen Assa nte
Dave & Esta Astor
Sa ndra Asnowsky
Alan & G.11il Atkins
J oyce Backus
J ay & Kimberly Baker
Benjamin Band
Arthur & Al!red a Barber
Debor ah Barlock
Sam Barouch
David & Rose Bartel
Rena & Michael Becker
Cla ra Bee!
Diana Bell
Irene Bender
Peter & Sandy Bennett
Ju k & Barbara Berenson
Sy & Roberta Berenson
Leon Berkowitz
Steven & Andrea Berlin
Harvey & San Berman
Thomas & Marjorie Berman
Sumner & Rosalyne Bernstein
Dauna Binder
Selma Bl ack
Stephen & Francine Blattner
Marc & Deborah BlaUst ein
Lillian Blotner
Herman & Jan Blumenthal
Ronald & Gaye Blumenthal
Norma n & Shirley Bou:
Sa lly Bon
Joseph & Debbie Bornstein
Russ & Bu Bornstein
Eric Bnutieltll' & Sari Greene
Brewster & Murlll'l Branz
Ca rolyn Braun
David & Nancy Brenerman
lloward & Natalie Brenner
Robert & Barbara Brenner
Lilli an Br ess
Pd er & Gerrl Bridgman
Shari & D. Kelley Brinkman-Y oung
Rose Brinn
E11elle Bruoks
Mitchell Brown
David & Jamie Brown
Richard Buckbcrg
Cindy Bunch
Rose Burns
Lenore Burokorr
Eleanor Burtman
Judith Burtman & G uy Scarpino
Nlssel Byers
Harold & Beatrice Carlin
Caroline Cortell & Mike Spellman
Mark & Maybelle Crasnick
Max & Rose Crasnlck
Marc & Lynne Daniels
Cynthi a Duidson
David D.- & Sally Davidson
Rebecca & Joseph DeLois
Edythe Olamon
Charlie & Eddy Dlbner
Gilbert & Barbara Dichter
Bruce & Molly Dill
Patti Drapeau
Maurice & Mildred Drees
Jonathan Dunltz
Abraham & Sylvia Elowltcb
James & Faith Elowltch
Julius Elowltch
Robert & Annette Elowltcb
Judy & Stan Elowltch
Sylvi a E lowltch
lte Lea Eppinger
Burt & Barbara Epstein
Ari & Joan Epstein
David & Charlotte Farber
John M. Fein
Betty Feinberg
Elinor Feinstein
Karola Fiaa
Mark & Norma Filler
Rlck & Amy Finber&
Nancy Flnber&
Stephen & Melissa Finber&
J erom e & Susan Fine
Abe & Tama Fineberg
Caroline Cortell & Mike Spellman
Mark & Maybelle Crasnick
Max & Rose Cr asnlck
Marc & Lynne Daniels
Cynthia Davidson
David D. & Sally Davidson
Rebecca & Joseph DeLois
Edy the Diamon
Charlie & Eddy Dibner
Gilbert & Barbara Dich ter
Bruce & Molly Dill
Patti Drapeau
Maurice & MHdred Drees
Jonathan Dunlt :1
Abraham & Sylvia Elowltch
James & Faith Elowltcb
Julius Elowitcb
Robert & Annelte Elowltch
Judy &. Stu Elowlh:h
Sylvi a Elowltch
lie Lea Ep pinger
Burt & Barbara Epstein
Ari & Joan Epstein
David & Charlotte io'arber
John M. Fein
Betty Feinberg
Elinor Feinstein
Karola F iga
Mark & Norma Filler
Rick & Amy Finberg
Nancy Finberg
Stephen & Melissa Finberg
Jerome & Susan Fine
Abe & Tama Fineberg
... Now Louis & Tina Flnebera; Robert & Roberta Hirshon
Jeff & Paul• Finegold Arnold Hoffman & Marjorie Gold
Robert & Ruth Finegold Clarence & Joyce Hollman
Alan ll Elaine Fink Andrew & Patti llughe.s
Molly D. Finkelman Frank Hugo
Marty & Claudia Finkelstein Harmon Hugo
Sara Finkelstein Barbara Hurwitz
Melvin & Ruth Finn Helen Isenman
Daniel & Ilene Fishbein Linda Jacobs
Alan & Roberta Fishman Arthur & Frances Jacobson
Ann Fleischer & Albert Ldebvre Scott Jacobson
Ellyne Fleshner Sidney & Edna Jacobson
Ida Forsko Michael & Linda Jacobson
Andrea Fortie r Alvin Jolovltz
Maxine Foster Constance Jord an
Donald & J oyce Freedlander Nikki Kagan
Sanford & Danlell e Freedman Daniel & Julie Kagan
Jon & Jodi Freedman Michael & Rakeht Kahn
Arthur & Eleanor Freundlich Eileen Kallkow
Edward & Carole Friedman Laurence & Wendy Kane
Harold J. & Mary Friedman Debbie Kanter
Hiram & Bever ly Garber Brad ley Kapla n
Barry & Gass Stuart & Candace Karu
Carol & Alan Gelassen Bernard & Shirley Knon
J ohn & Sandy Gerber Annette Kestenbaum
Roberti B. Gerson James & Bonnie Klein
Stuar t & Carol Gilbert Jonas & Phyllis Klein
Jerome Gillis Stephen &. Lyndall Klein
Bernie & Phyllis Givertz Peder & Jill Knoth
Diane Glasser Larry &: J and Koch
Jack Glattcr Milton & Rosalind Kodis
Frances Gleckman David & Ethel Kooch er
AI & Judy Glickman Scott & Alise Koocber
Joel & Diana Gold Samuel & Susan Kor en
Jerome & . Susan G oldberg Paul & Susan Korobkin .
Myer &. Esther Goldberg Peter & Anita Koss
Saul Goldberg Leonard & A nne Kovlt
Arthur & Bernice Goldbera: Gertrude Kriger
Brian & Connie Goldberg James & Ba rbara Kriger
Lee & Susan Goldberg Joy Krinsky
Judith Goldberg Brian & Deborah Kroot
Matthew & Lynn Goldrarb Cliff & Barbara Kuclne
Waller & Marcia Goldfarb Ed Kuslansky
Alnand er Goldman Allan A. Labos
Ell & Ailene Goodman Amy Lainoff
Wayne Goodman Jessica & Tom Lantos
James & Marjorie Goodman Rubin & Sally Laskoff
G c:uq;c & Bobble Gvrdvn Alan & Karen Lerma n
Gerald & Suzanne Gordon Carl & Shi r ley Lerman
Marcelle Gorr'ivan Harry & Dorothy Lermau
Marilyn Gottli eb Sidney Lerman
Oscar & Gussie Gottschalk Stephen & Cynth ia Lerman
Slnd ec Gozansky Marc D. Lerman
Irwin L. Gratz Alan & Betsy Levenson
Stephen Green J eannett e Levenson
Paul Greene Anne Levi
Mark & Patricia Grohman Elliot & Linda Levine
Allen & Patricia Grossman Pearl Levine
Adam & Yelena Grossman Rae Levine
Marc L. Gup Rvbert & Vilean Levine
Brenda Haberma n Sidney & Shirley Levine
Natali e Hab erman Ladd Stephen & Cecelia Levine
Paula Hegyi Ken & Nancy Levinsky
Bernice Heifetz Philip & Elizabeth Levinsky
Jane Her st Lionel J, & Rosalie Levinstone
Jonathan &. Debora h Hirnmelfarb Sa lly Levy
Alan & Geri Hi rsch Suzanne Lewis
Paul & Joaa Hirsch David & Elaine Lewis
Minnit Ltwis Pat Red
Peter & Htidi Litman Irvine & Miriam Remar
Robert & Evelyn Litman Georrrey & Harriet Rice
Naum & Eugtn1a Litvin Rebecca Rice
Rose Livingston Ezekiel Rich
Robert & Tama Louden Carl & Recia Richman
Stanley & Joaa Lourie Michele & Edward Riley
Fnnces Lyons Gary Roblnov
Alvin Mack Gerald & Jacqueline Roblno v
Charles & Cynthia Mack Richard & Rachel Robinov
Marshall & Jane Mack Robert Rodman
S. Richard & Adele Mack Martin & Linda Rogoff
RJICbdle Mack Gerald & Phyllis Rosen
Patrick & J.acquellne Maidman Murray & Shirley Rosen
Myu & 1-~ran Marcus Robert N. & Judith Rostn
Benjamin Marcus & Anita Bernhardt Judy Rosen
Robert Mar&llorr Jdhey Rosen
Jennifer Martin Edith Ross
Michael & Stacey Mason. Ruth L. & Michael A. Ross
Roberta McMahon Bruce & Ellen Ruben
Mae Mehler Joe & June Rubin
Ross & Eva Melyantsev Peter & Donna Rubin
Eleanor Merdek Nell & Phyl Rubinstein
Tyna Merdek Ann Sachs
Bruce Merson Ed & Eva Sacknorr
Kurt & Sonja Messerschmidt JeUrey & Susan Saffer
Michael & Lucinda Messerschmidt Barry & Lori Salu
Eleanor Meyerson Stephen & Ana Saltzman
Charlie & Ellie Miller Ruth Salzberc
Fred & Ruth Miller Susan Sandbera
Elaine Miller Herb & Marcie Sandler
Harold & Barbara Millman Jim Sandler
Ivan & Susan Most Marilyn Sargent
Sylvia Most Maxine Sattin
Elliott Na.tbaosoo Douclas Schair
Rhoda Nathanson Beatrice Schatz
Bruce & Patricia Nelson Stanley & Sherrie Schatz
Bonnie Nelson Alan & Fran Schneit
Millie Nelson Edward & Harriet ScbulU
Kenneth & Mary Nelson Anne Schultz
Leonard & Mtrle Nelson Frederic & Arlene Schwartz
Minna J. Noone Barry & Mttle Schwartz
Jack & Rose Novick Stephen &:: Susan Schwartz
Samuel & Bette Novick Joseph & Edith Sclar
Todd & Tracey Nussinow Irvin & Karen Shapell
l,der & Martha Ollove Bernard & Frtda Shapiro
Ray & Jo Ann Oransky Gregory & Tanya Shapiro
Stephen & Anne Ornstein lra Shapi ro & Barbara Carlin
Harold & Pegv Osher Stephen & Peagy Shapiro
Goldie Parris Sylvia Shatz
Edward & Laura Pearlman Peter & Barbara Shaw
Michael & Bubara Peisner Theodore & Susan Shertel
Stewart & Marilyn Peller Philip & Judy Sher
Myron B. & Natalie Pe.trovsky David & Marilyn Sherman
Rhoda Pinansky Howard & Iris Sherman
Sue & William Pinansky Guald & Marilyn Sherry
Larry & Lisa Plotkin Edward & Charlotte. Shible
Camilla Pollsner Rose Shill
Duane & Eva Polisner Peter & Susan Sbko
Henry & Jocelyn Pollard Clarice Sbur
Arnold & Selma Potter Jill Sleael
Newell & Eleanor Potter David &; Michelle Siegel
Gilbert &:: Marilyn Prawer Charlotte Silver
Harvey & Elinor Prawer Kenndb & Susan Silver
Iona Prawer Richard & Marie Silver
Rodger & Eydie Pryzant Lynn Silver
Michael Rapoport Harvey & Kathleen Silverman
Minnie Rapoport Joseph & Betty Silverman
Lillian Silverman
Edward & Martha Slmensky
Jack & Caroline Simensky
Andre J. & Daniela Skalina
Harry Z. & Helene Sky
Bruce & Jodi Sleeper
Jerry & Rochelle Slivka
David & Bdty Small
Harriette Small
Roger & A vis Smith
Allen & Sally Sneider
Philip & Golda Sneider
Michael Snyder & Jennifer
David & Jacqueline Soley
Olivia Soiodar & Elliott Wincele
Michael Solomon
Penelope So lomons
Elizabeth Specto r
Jack & Anne Spiegel
Esther Spill
Bertha Spindel
Sidney & Susan Stelnkeler
Alex Stern
Stu:art & Stephanie Stern
Sandra Sternbura
Anna Stillman
Nul & Lorry Stillman
David & Katharine Stone
Mel & Fran Stone
Ernest & Diane Sturman
Norma & Alvin Sugerman
Sol & 1-'lorine Sulka
Betty Tabachnick
Robert & Aileen Tabacbnick
Suun L. Tananbaum
Sumner & Charlotte Tanson
Julius & Alice Teitelbaum
Marshall & Amy Tinkle
William & Nancy Troubh
Susan Trusiani
Dnid Turcsky & Ell.z.abcth
David & Barbara Turllz
Harry & Sarah Turitz
Michael . &· Harriet Turkanls
David Turnbull & Robin Rirkab
Joseph & ·Laura Ullman
David & Lynne Unger
Lynn Urbach & Jerrold Olshan
Rose Venner
Clai re Vindsberg
Doug & Gail Yolk
Kenny & Diane Volk
Rachel Warren
Beatrice Waxman
Bill & Betsy Webber
Richard Wtlnbere: & Nadine Shtar
Alan Weiner
William Weiner
Elizabeth Wtlner·Park
Robert Weinstein
Sarah Weinstein
Deena & Jack Weinstein
Edwud & Rita Weisber&
Louis & Blanche Weisbers
Verne & Tracey Weisber&
Jayne Weisberg
Ina Weissman
Cha rl otte Wernick
Frank & Jan Wertheim
Joseph Wlldsteln
Bob Willis
Rita Willis
Stephen & Joani Willis
Sally Willis
Stanley & Phyllis Wilner
Norman &. Judy Wilson
Jdfrey A. Wolrson & Elat.ine D.
Greggus & Jennlter Yah r
Charlie Young
Ethel Younc
S. Ethel Young
Jon & Susat.n Younc
Stephen Younc
Morris & Zt.lda Zack
Susan Zane
James & Paula Zeitlin
Bob Zellan
Alan & Roberta Zimmerman
B11rry & Janel Zimmerman
Ethel Zimmerman
Ben Zolo'Y
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Temple BethEl History
Cutting the Ribbon
The Building
Artist's sketch of Temple Beth
Rosh Hashanah - 1949
Model Seder
Ten1ple Events
Candelabra Presentation to Temple Beth El .
Confirmation Class being led by Cantor Kurt Messerschmidt, 1954
Temple Beth El History
The Joy of Scholarship
Entire enrollment of Hebrew School, 1950
Temple Beth El Hebrew School
Education
"All thy children shall have the knowledge of the Lord, and gre~ shall be the peacefulness of the children."
- Isaiah, Chapter 34
ANGUS S. KING, JR.
GOVERNOR
STATE OF M A INE
OFFICE O I: THE GOV ERNOR
1 STATE H OU S E STATION
AUGUSTA, MAINE
04333-0001
November 4, 1998
Congregation Temple BethEl 400 Deering Avenue Portland, Me 04103
Dear Friends:
On behalf of the citizens of Maine, I would like to extend best wishes to Temple BethEl on its half century of service to Conservative Jewry in Greater Portland. It took people of great foresight, leadership and religious spirit to establish a new Jewish synagogue in the late 1940's. Fifty years later, Temple Beth El stands as the largest congregation of Conservative Judaism north of Boston. A Hebrew school of over 150 students demonstrates a commitment to our future generation that will maintain Beth El for another fifty years.
Since its founding , Temple BethEl has been more than just a religious institution in Portland. You have been a pioneer on issues ranging from social action to the equal participation of women. You can be proud that the Temple was one of the first congregations in the nation headed by a woman president back in the 1970's. Today, you again are a beacon as the largest Conservation synagogue in the U.S. led by a Rabbi who is a woman, Carolyn Braun.
Under the leadership of Rabbi Harry Sky, Temple BethEL has also led the way in bringing various religious leade.rs of different faiths togethe.r to try to bring about greater understanding. I would also like to·:recognize the many political, educational, social and business leaders who have called Beth El their religious home. ·
Again , "mazel fRy" to Temple BethEL on its 50th anniversary, and I wish you well as we enter e next century. · ·
SUSAN M. COLLINS ...... IH ~USSf:U KHATf OFfiCE ltJII.l)ING
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Congregation Temple Beth El c/o Ms. Merle Nelson, Chair 50" Anniversary Celebration 400 Deering Avenue Portland, ME 04103
Dear Friends:
tinitrd ~tatts ~cnatc WASHINGTON, DC 20510-1904
November 6, 1998
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Senator Susan Collins
My sincerest congratulations on this 50th anniversary of the fou nding of Temple Beth El. Now the larges t Conservative Jewish congregation north of Boston and the larges t Conservative synagogue in the country to be headed by a woman, you have a lot to celebrate.
Congregation Temple Beth El has distinguished itself in these 50 years not only by serving so ably the spiritual, educational, and fellowship needs of your own community of over 500 families, but by taking a leadership role within the broader community as well. You have been a pioneer in the area of social action. During the 1960s, the considerable talents and energies of your membership were brought to the civil rights movement. In the decade that followed , you demonstrated your eagerness to recognize women's leadership abil ities by choosing a woman to be your president. Today a woman serves as your rabbi.
Please know that I share in your excitement on th is proud and joyous occasion.
Sincerely,
Susan M. Collins United States Senator
Representative Tom Allen
.S H . A L L EN T O i S T A i c=T
Dear Friends:
. HOUSE O F R EP R ES EN TATIV ES
WAS H ING TON , D . C. 205 15
As you celebrate the 50th anniversary of Temple BethEl, I want to applaud your commitment to your synagogue, your fai th, and your
community.
You have sustained a large congregation, which reflects effective leadership and individual commitment. You have created leadership opportunities for women and stand out among conservative congregations across the country. Yo\ir sociill conscience has been felt throughout the community. Your voices have strengthened tht: call for social justice and fairness. Your congregants .. have heid positions of civic leadership.
For 50 years Temple Beth 'El and its congregants have enriched our community. I am confident that Tempie Beth El will remain strong. wish each of you the very best.
Sincerely,
Tom Allen Member of Congress
UNITED STATES SENATE
WASHINGTON, D. C. 20SIO
OLYMPIA .J . SNOWE
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1 WO\Ud like to eXle:nd IllY znost sicc:.cro groe:ting:s And "be3t wish..s tc Tu:::tplc Bdh El !'01 ltJ '0 yu.ts of 'ICC"Vicc.
A.me~aln \he late 1~ was 1 vt:ty cliftetau pt..cc than Hill tod.ay. ond the dc;c.i~icm to
b'llild a ;w;w s.)11e&O~ in :Pordm4 wu !he rau1t ol eow-qe, viaion. and a d~tioc. \0
coructValiT< JudWm. Now, hlllf a CCIJlUfY lalo<, Conif"Jottlon T~ Be<h El 15""" <>fth• lqato-p<loaa ofC.,._,.ati.., Jowry in New ~~~~&land.
1hc: meml!lctt ud ,upponcn of' Temple B~ El c:&A be::~ that the cu~phon bu d""" JO W6l.l in~ iu inflwo=c thraUihout l'czdocd wd Naw ~-- Your commitc:cnt to tb.: commwity ie evident in your educational programt, your puticipatiort lA
soo1aJ "u.a-.,, aDd yout ~ttnbnc.o ofwomcu leaden.
A1 the. tii;'W cowmy wa.s rtrtlgcli.ng in it& infccy. David Jkn..OOution sa..d , •.£:o. lsr.el, in Ol4tr to 0. ueallrt )'Ou must beli ... in m!raclco.• The I 00 mab md womca who ptborad at the JowiJII Community Ce.otor!n P<><tlaod on that wazm July ••oniDa iD 1947 lik•h lh<>u&/>t the JU~eottbc.irawa-.."'or.
I am "' pleuod to - thal tlJe minclA hu 0cen !Miizod mel T •"'PI• 1Xtb E! i.o tho resoundinJ t\lCCMa they had Kl hoped tbr. l am ~Cl mo19 cenam tUt it will t:ontinuo 10 tlouriib fur tho_, 50 yous.
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Dear Friends:
Jam pleased to extend my congratulations and very best wishes as you celebrate the 5(]' Anniversary of Temple BethEl.
Throughout the past five decades, Temple BethEl has not only been the lifeblood of Conservative Jewry in Maine, but an integral part of the community as a whole. Temple BethEl continues to be a religious focal point for fellowship, faith andfamiliesfrom all over Greater Portland. And you can be proud that you have been a force for positive change in the area by helping those in need, and shining a beacon of hope and compassion into the lives of those less fortunate.
You should also be commended for taking a leadership role with regard to promoting interfaith understanding, and the equal participation of women in the synagogue. Today, Rabbi Carolyn Braun carries on the outstanding tradition of Temple BethEl, and I'm sure the next 50 years of service to Conservative Jewry in Greater Portland will come to be as celebrated as the first!
Again, congratulations and very best wishes on your 5(]' Anniversary!
1 ~Sinc~rely, \ J
uh"~ ~wfr~;es senator
Congressman John Baldacci
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