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Three eras of JRM Directors: Jessie Cunningham, Laurel Abrams, and Leah Levy. Read about Morah Laurel’s Havdalah celebration on page 14. Photo credit: Aspen and Cedar Photography
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Start your Shabbat morning with an engaging discussion of the week’s Torah portion and its relevance to our daily lives. If you would like to recite the Mi Shebeirach (prayer for healing) or the Mourner’s Kaddish for a loved one, we will read names right after Torah Study. All are welcome, and no prior knowledge or experience is required.
Honor Your Loved Ones
5786 MEMORIAL BOOK
Temple’s Memorial Book is a dignified way to pay tribute to our loved ones who have passed away. In the Memorial Book, Temple members record for posterity the names of family and friends they wish to remember. The Memorial Book will be available at Yom Kippur afternoon services as well as online. Print books can be mailed upon request.
Memorial Book listings are due August 22, 2025 and can be submitted via the QR code. Contact A. Zelle Rettman Nimni, Annual Giving Manager, at zrettman@tdhs-nw.org or (206) 492-5260 with any questions.
Letter from Our Board President
By Mike Ehrenberg
Temple family,
I hope that everyone is enjoying the summer. Our TDHS organizational calendar runs from July through June, and as we begin a new year and I begin serving as Board President, I wanted to share a few words of introduction for those that I don’t know yet and a few comments about our top priorities for the coming year.
I moved to Seattle from Boston in 2004 with my wife Donna, our now adult children, Henry and Madeline, and our golden retriever, Lucy. For baseball fans, we left Massachusetts on the day that Nomar Garciaparra was traded to Los Angeles, and I was responsible for moving my born-and-raised-in-Boston family away just months before the 86-year curse was lifted. Each Yom Kippur, I feel the need to add, “And for the sin which I committed before thee for moving my family just before the Red Sox won.” I hope they will forgive me one day soon. Of course, in the spirit of Talmudic debate, I could argue that our leaving enabled the curse to be broken.
Commuting to Seattle for work before we moved, I was given two tasks – find soccer teams and find a temple. We came to TDHS on one of our first weekends in Seattle, and when Rabbi Weiner prompted us to meet someone new in the 360-degree circle around us and wish them a “Shabbat Shalom,” we met a family that to this day remains among our family’s closest friends. Instantly, TDHS became an important part of making Seattle home.
Henry and Madee had their B’nai Mitzvah at Temple – Madee in a blizzard in 2008 where Rabbi
MIKE EHRENBERG BOARD PRESIDENT
Weiner made it clear that nothing would prevent him from getting to Seattle to officiate. He even loaned her his guitar mid-service when she broke a string. Donna also had an adult Bat Mitzvah at TDHS, fulfilling a longtime dream and experiencing the blessing of studying for it with Rabbi Weiner’s late father, Martin.
Temple has been an important part of creating community and celebrating joy for our family. Over twenty-plus years in Seattle, TDHS has also been there for us in more difficult times of both personal loss and the growing challenges faced by the Jewish community globally. When approached about joining the Temple board, it was an easy “yes” – I am happy for the privilege to serve TDHS and to do my part to help ensure that Temple can provide the same anchor for our community for years to come that it has for our family.
It has been a pleasure to serve with Don Loeb, Aaron Alhadeff, and most recently, Alison Handlin as our President. They’ve set an amazing example and a high bar that I hope to meet. Serving on the board, with such an incredible clergy team led by Rabbi Weiner, is an honor and a privilege. Temple is also blessed with a very capable administrative team that ensures
we deliver the right experiences for everyone in our community. With the Seattle campus renovation in full swing, this is an incredibly exciting time at Temple.
For the last several years, I have served as Board Treasurer. As a result, I have a strong focus on ensuring that we protect the financial sustainability of Temple. Our members have been and continue to be incredibly generous. We will prioritize continuing to deliver great experiences on both sides of the lake while we finish construction, and we’ll look forward to celebrating the reopening of a revitalized Seattle campus next summer. We will also explore continuing to improve the facilities in Bellevue for our worship and preschool programs.
Of course now, with Paula Markovitz’s departure, searching for and hiring an outstanding new Executive Director for TDHS is at the top of our list.
Our board has been grounded by the strategic vision that Rabbi Weiner laid out ten years ago. We can all look forward to renewing that strategic guide for the next decades of TDHS, and for doing everything that we can to ensure that Temple is a strong home for our community in future generations just as it has been for us and those before us.
I hope that everyone continues to have a wonderful summer, and I look forward to meeting those that I haven’t met yet in the coming months. Please feel free to reach out at any time at mikeehrenberg@msn.com
Mike Ehrenberg President, Board of Trustees
Friday, September 26 | 6:30 PM | Seattle Convention Center - Summit Building
Start your year with Refresh:5786 with The Tribe—a vibrant, fun, and meaningful gathering for 20s and 30s to reflect, reconnect, and reset. Explore big questions, set renewed intentions, and enjoy time with friends while making new connections.
A Time for Reflection
By Jeff Silverstein, Assistant Rabbi
Generations of poets and lyricists agree: it is the rain that allows us to truly appreciate the sun. When I first visited Seattle to interview—all the way back in January—it was cold and cloudy. I heard there were mountains, but I couldn’t see them! Since I arrived this summer, though, the mountain has been out! As you Seattleites know, it’s an impressive and inspiring contrast.
On our Jewish calendar, we also find ourselves in a time filled with both rain and sun—a time of constructive contrast. This year, the secular month of August spans parts of two Hebrew months: Av and Elul. The month of Av is most widely recognized for Tisha B’Av (the ninth of Av), known as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar. It is traditionally observed as a fast day in commemoration of the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. But Tisha B’Av also carries with it a long and painful history, with many other tragic events in Jewish life associated with that date.
When we reflect on the Ninth of Av, it can feel like when it rains, it pours. And yet, less than a week later, the sun comes out again! Tu B’Av (the fifteenth of Av) is our Jewish holiday celebrating love, and it arrives just in time to lift us from our sorrow. Tu B’Av offers a moment to embrace Jewish joy and connection—and it’s a great excuse to buy someone flowers!
In some years, the cycle of these holidays serves as a powerful reminder of life’s natural ups and downs. This year, the starkness of that contrast feels especially familiar. As a Jewish community—both at home and abroad—we have felt the pendulum swing between great joy and immense pain at an uncomfortable pace. It can be hard to find even a moment to steady ourselves.
JEFF SILVERSTEIN ASSISTANT RABBI
Thankfully, the calendar also offers us space to pause, reflect, and move forward. Elul marks the final month before we begin again with Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. It is a month set aside for the practice of Cheshbon Nefesh—deep personal reflection that prepares us for Teshuvah, the High Holidays, and the renewal that comes with starting the cycle of the year once more. For me, this summer—a season of contrasts and reflection—feels energizing as I prepare to live within the rhythms of Jewish life with you at Temple. I know the clouds and rain will return eventually, but I’m not worried. No matter what the world or the weather brings, I know there are thousands of suns shining under our two roofs. I can’t wait to see you shine. It will be my honor to add to your warmth and brightness.
Meet Our Latest Hires
We’re thrilled to welcome three new team members to Temple, each bringing unique skills and fresh perspectives to help our community grow.
TONY GARCIA CEMETERY CARETAKER
I am the new Cemetery Caretaker for Hills of Eternity Cemetery and have been in the cemetery and funeral industry for nearly 29 years. I hope my experience is reflected in the ongoing beautification of the cemetery. Outside of work, I enjoy playing soccer, fishing, traveling—especially spending a week in Cabo San Lucas every fall—and spending time with my large family. I take pride in seeing my work make a positive difference in the community and look forward to continuing my efforts here.
A. ZELLE RETTMAN NIMNI ANNUAL GIVING MANAGER
Zelle is a community builder at heart, passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, connected, and inspired. Born and raised in Seattle, Zelle attended several local Jewish schools before studying at Hebrew University of Jerusalem and then Brandeis University. Over the years, Zelle has worked in film, education, real estate and technology management consulting. One of her most impactful volunteer endeavors was her years at Crisis Connections. Zelle lives in northeast Seattle with her spouse, Omri Nimni, and toddler, Estelle. Zelle is thrilled to support the important work TDHS does for its members and the broader community. She is also excited to meet you! Zelle invites anyone interested to schedule a coffee date—your favorite beverage is on her. Feel free to email her at zrettman@tdhs-nw.org or call/text (206) 492-5260.
JEFF SILVERSTEIN ASSISTANT RABBI
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Rabbi Jeff was active in Rockdale Temple and URJ Goldman Union Camp. After a gap year with Shnat Netzer, he earned a film degree from the University of Colorado Boulder. He recently completed rabbinical studies at HUC in Los Angeles, receiving academic prizes in Hebrew, rabbinic literature, and writing. Jeff values the intellectual and spiritual growth he experienced there and is excited to join and grow with our Temple community. Outside of work, he enjoys time with his wife Meg and dog Mani (Manischewitz), playing guitar and Nintendo, exploring food, and studying Jewish texts for fun.
A Very Warm Welcome!
New Members
Welcome to our newest Temple members, who have joined from April 11 - July 8, 2025
Amanda Klug
Jane Reisman and Jay Soroka
Mike and Kate Walter, Zeke
Sue Katz THANK
Sponsorships at Temple
Birth Announcements
Mazel tov to Julianne Kelman and Jake Bobman on the birth of Ben Tacher Bobman on July 2, 2025.
Sponsorships are a win-win for your business and for Temple! We have two exciting sponsorship opportunities for 2025-26:
Sponsor a Shabbat preneg to introduce your business to our community. Scan QR to Choose a date!
Join our corporate sponsorship program to have your business featured in Temple communications.
Looking for the right opportunity for your business or group? Contact Hallie Santo, Director of Advancement, at hsanto@tdhs-nw.org or (206) 693-3375.
Honorable Menschions
Mazel tov to Jacqueline Downey on her appointment as Assistant Superintendent of the Issaquah School District! A Skyline High School graduate, Jacqueline brings over 20 years of experience in education, including roles as a principal, assistant principal, and middle school teacher. We celebrate her dedication to public education and this well-earned achievement—congratulations, Jacqueline!
Kol hakavod to Daniel Stiepleman for his pivotal role in the creation of Out of My Mind! Daniel wrote the screenplay for this heartfelt film, adapted from Sharon M. Draper’s acclaimed young adult novel. Directed by Amber Sealey and starring Phoebe-Rae Taylor—an actress with Cerebral Palsy who brings powerful authenticity to the lead role—the film received a 2024 Peabody Award and is now streaming on Disney+. Mazel tov, Daniel!
Yasher koach to Kylie Shulman for her intentional and impactful leadership. A high school senior, Kylie took the lead in facilitating a Wrestling with the Moment session titled “Embracing Jews of Color.” Drawing from her own experience as a Jew of Color, she guided a powerful conversation on how we can foster greater inclusion in the Jewish community through meaningful, thought-provoking dialogue. This fall, Kylie will attend Princeton University, where she looks forward to joining Hillel and continuing her Jewish journey. We wish Kylie the best of luck in all her promising endeavors!
Kol hakavod to Emma Pacifici for her inspiring commitment to run a race each year throughout high school to raise funds for orphans in Kazakhstan. Through her partnership with Cradle of Hope—the only U.S. agency currently approved to provide adoption services to Kazakh orphans—Emma ensures that every donation goes directly to support children in need. We are deeply moved by the amazing work you’re doing!
Donate here: tinyurl.com/emma-runs
Mazel tov to Dave Stone on being selected for induction into the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Hall of Fame. From the Army Reserve office: “The Hall of Fame honors graduates of the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps who have distinguished themselves in military or civilian pursuits. It provides a prestigious and tangible means of recognizing and honoring Army ROTC Alumni who have made lasting, significant contributions to the Nation, the Army, and the history and traditions of the Army ROTC Program.” Being inducted into the ROTC Hall of Fame is a remarkable achievement—well done!
Todah rabah – thank you – to Brotherhood and Sisterhood for their continued support of our b’nai mitzvah students. Each year, they generously gift Kiddush cups and Tanakhim to our students during their b’nai mitzvah services. These meaningful gifts help mark a significant milestone in each student’s Jewish journey, and we are deeply grateful for their dedication.
Spring and early summer were full of energy and memorable moments! As we settle into fall, we’re taking a look back at all the exciting adventures Temple experienced as the school year came to a close and summer got underway.
Former JRM Director Leah Levy presents Morah Laurel Abrams with a special gift during her Havdalah celebration on June 14, in honor of 33 remarkable years of dedication and service.
Past and present students in perfect harmony—singing Morah Laurel into her next chapter!
Students dance through a lively song session conga line to celebrate the last day of BFRS with laughter, joy, and friendship.
Aspen and Cedar Photography
Bellevue’s BFRS teachers got a special end-of-year blessing — a meaningful way to wrap up the school year with gratitude and good wishes.
In June, Rabbi Weiner was joined by NIF CEO Daniel Sokatch to chat about Israel’s challenges and the urgent fight to protect its democracy.
First graders proudly review all they’ve learned during a meaningful year at BFRS, celebrating growth, friendship, and fun.
PEYTON MISHKIN
Peyton Mishkin will become a Bat Mitzvah on August 9, 2025. She is the daughter of Lisa and Justin Mishkin and the sister of Ari Mishkin. Peyton is the granddaughter of Sue and Jang Han and Jill Drulevich. She is a 7th grader at Evergreen Middle School. Peyton enjoys basketball, volleyball, and spending time with friends. For her mitzvah project, Peyton is raising money for Camp Kesem in honor of her cousin, Sara Koenig (z”l).
ROSE TODD
Rose Todd will become a Bat Mitzvah on August 16, 2025. She is the daughter of Margaux Plumer and Nathan Todd and the sister of Isaac Todd. Rose is the grandchild of Shelly and Mady Plumer and Jim and Robyn Todd. She is an 8th grader at Madison Middle School. Rose enjoys singing, acting, swimming, baking, and hanging out with friends. For her mitzvah project, Rose is working with Ronald McDonald House Seattle.
AVERY MOELLER
Avery Moeller will become a Bat Mitzvah on August 16, 2025. She is the daughter of Chris and Katie Moeller and the sister of Zoe Moeller. Avery is the granddaughter of Bill and Libby Hirshberg and Mike and Sue Moeller. She is an 8th grader at Maywood Middle School. Avery enjoys swimming, playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and reading. For her mitzvah project, Avery is volunteering with the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary.
ELI PRATT
Eli Pratt will become a Bar Mitzvah on September 6, 2025. He is the son of Sarah and Duncan Pratt and the brother of Samuel Pratt. Eli is the grandchild of Nancy (z”l) and Jordan Stitzer and David and Kendra Pratt. He is a 7th grader at Pine Lake Middle School. Eli enjoys soccer, skiing, and mountain biking. For his mitzvah project, Eli is collecting donations to youth sports in Washington and cleaning up public outdoor spaces as part of an environmental team-building project.
ZACHARY GREENBERG
Zachary Greenberg will become a Bar Mitzvah on September 20, 2025. He is the son of Jennifer and Todd Greenberg and the brother to Brayden Greenberg. Zachary is the grandchild of Vicki and Harvey Epstein, Harvey and Dorothy Greenberg, Barb Berman and Joe Winchell. He is a 7th grader at Kirkland Middle School. Zachary enjoys baseball and soccer. For his mitzvah project, Zachary is working with the More We Love Project and collecting donations to purchase items for the homeless in Seattle.
ELI SCHAUER
Eli Schauer will become a Bar Mitzvah on October 11, 2025. He is the son of Jason and Bridget Schauer and the brother of Avery Schauer. Eli is the grandson of Neil and Sandra Schauer, Kevin and Jill McGovern, Nancy Westbrook, and Joe Mercer. He is a 7th grader at Islander Middle School. Eli enjoys playing sports. For his mitzvah project, Eli will be supporting a youth sports program.
LYNNE AND STEPHEN LANDIS
Lynne and Stephen Landis will become B’nai Mitzvah on September 20, 2025. Lynne and Stephen are the children of Daniel and Miriam Landis and the siblings of Claire and Meredith Landis. Lynne and Stephen are the grandchildren of Rabbi Frederick (z”l) and Rochelle Wenger, and Joel (z”l) and Elaine Landis. Lynne and Stephen are 7th graders at Islander Middle School. Lynne enjoys reading, swimming, and building miniature houses. Stephen enjoys playing the bass and reading. For their mitzvah project, Lynne and Stephen are working with Friendship Circle.
ALLIE SALETRA
Allie Saletra will become a Bat Mitzvah on October 18, 2025. She is the daughter of Adrianne Altman and Andrew Saletra and the sister of Brody Saletra. Allie is the granddaughter of Melvin Altman (z”l) and Barbara Altman (z”l), and Robert Saletra (z”l) and Suzanne Saletra (z”l). She is a 7th grader at Harbour Pointe Middle School. Allie enjoys cheer and hanging out with friends. For her mitzvah project, Allie is working with animals.
JACKSON MILNER-BURKE
Jackson Milner-Burke will become a Bar Mitzvah on October 25, 2025. He is the son of Marnee Milner and Jean Burke and the brother of Connor Milner-Burke.
Jackson is the grandson of Penny and Jeff Milner, Keith Burke, and Joan Burke (z”l). He is a 7th grader at McMurray Middle School. Jackson enjoys reading, playing video games, trombone, and sleeping. For his mitzvah project, Jackson will be volunteering at the Holocaust Center in Seattle.
Celebrating a Pillar of JRM: Morah Laurel’s Beautiful Farewell
By Jessie Cunningham, Director of Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool
This school year marks a truly special milestone for one of JRM’s most cherished and inspiring educators, Morah Laurel Abrams. After 33 remarkable years of dedication, love, and leadership, Morah Laurel will be retiring on August 8th. While our hearts are full of joy for her next chapter, we also feel a deep ache in saying goodbye to someone who has been such a vital part of our community.
Morah Laurel has worn many hats over the years— teacher, licensing coordinator, program specialist, and director—and in each role, she has brought wisdom, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to early childhood education. Her deep well of knowledge has been an incredible gift to all of us, and personally, I’ve been so grateful for her guidance and support during my first year as JRM Director. Having the chance to learn
Rabbi Weiner and Morah Laurel lead students—past and present—in joyful song, creating a heartwarming and lively moment of music and connection. Photo credit: Aspen and Cedar Photography.
from Laurel (and Leah) has been instrumental in helping me find my footing.
To honor her legacy, we gathered on June 14th for a beautiful Havdalah service filled with love, laughter, and memories. Families and staff—past and present— came together to celebrate a teacher who has touched the lives of generations. In fact, Morah Laurel has even taught the children of her former students—a full-circle moment that speaks volumes about her lasting impact. We were also honored to be joined by Kermit Rosen, for whose daughter the school is named.
The service, led by Rabbi Weiner, was filled with heartfelt tributes from former students, some of Morah Laurel’s favorite songs, and touching words from current students, Rabbi Weiner, and former JRM Director Leah Levy. One of the most moving moments was the blessing under JRM’s giant tallit, with Laurel surrounded by current and former students, while teachers—past and present—held the tallit above them. It was a powerful and emotional tribute to a life devoted to nurturing young minds.
After the service, we continued the celebration in the social hall with food, stories, and laughter. The evening before, Morah Laurel was honored with the Lisa Horowitz Staff Award at our annual Installation Shabbat—a fitting recognition of her decades of service and love for JRM.
As she steps into retirement, Morah Laurel looks forward to traveling, spending more time with her family, and perhaps continuing to mentor teachers and support the JRM Director. While we will miss her dearly, we are so grateful for everything she has given to our school and our hearts. Her legacy will continue to shine brightly in the halls of JRM for years to come.
We love you, Morah Laurel. Thank you for everything!
A Joyful Start to the New Year for Families with Young Children at Temple
By Leah Levy, Director of Engagement for Families with Young Children
As we prepare to welcome 5786, we’re excited to kick off a new year full of warmth, connection, and meaningful experiences for families with young children to enjoy at Temple.
This year, we’re expanding our offerings to make it even easier for young families to feel at home in our community. From festive celebrations to quiet moments of connection, we can’t wait to share a year of growth, friendship, and fun with you. Be sure to check the calendar and the Families with Young Children emails for full details, registration links, and important updates about these programs and more!
KISSES AND KNISHES
Join us this October for Kisses and Knishes, a cozy, connection-focused class for babies 0–6 months and their grown-ups. Led by newborn specialist and postpartum doula Denise Weinstein, this is a gentle space to bond with your baby and build community with other new families. Friday mornings starting in midOctober. Reservations required. Eight spots available.
CHAI LIGHTS BOXES
Bring the spark of Jewish holidays home with our Chai Lights take-home learning kits! Designed just for Temple families, each seasonal box (only $18!) is packed with hands-on activities, crafts, and surprises to help your family explore the holidays together. Offered three times a year—don’t miss out on this magical, meaningful tradition.
SHALOM SPROUTS SUNDAYS
Shalom Sprouts Sundays is the perfect monthly morning adventure for toddlers (ages 3–5) and their grownups! With songs, stories, play, and Jewish learning led by Denise Weinstein and Leah Levy, each session is filled with joyful discovery and community connection. Come grow with us! Three Sundays in Bellevue, three in Seattle. Sign up for one, two, or all six!
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS:
A FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHABBAT
Celebrate Shabbat with singing, dancing, dinner, and community at Friday Night Lights! Join our rabbis and musicians for a high-energy, heart-filled evening designed for toddlers through elementary-aged kids— and the adults who love them. Parents, grandparents, and friends are all welcome at this unforgettable Friday night experience. Dinner begins at 5:00 PM, followed by a service at 6:00 PM. RSVP required.
Q: Before Temple De Hirsch built its new sanctuary at 16th Avenue and Pike Street, where was the original cornerstone laid? (Hint: The building was never finished!)
(answer on page 31)
BFRS’s Maccabiah Magic Returns
By Stacey Delcau, Director of Education
Relationships. Community. Connections. Belonging. These are words we hear over and over from new and current families in our program. With families from as far south as Olympia, as far east as North Bend, as far north as Mukilteo, and as far west as Bainbridge Island, our program draws students from a wide geographic region. We even have a satellite campus in the Tri-Cities! This makes it all the more important to infuse our program with communitybuilding opportunities. Helping families and students create connections is at the forefront of our work with teachers and madrichim (high school teaching assistants).
One of our favorite ways to create community and build relationships is through programming that is both meaningful and fun. Last September, our Bridge Family Religion School opened the year with a communitybuilding Maccabiah (color war) competition. This September, we are excited to bring back Maccabiah— with a twist.
To launch our new programming year, we’ll channel the themes of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur into exciting, age-appropriate challenges and activities. Missed the mark this past year? Earn points for your team by literally aiming for a giant human-sized target on the ground! Climb, run, and leap through the 10 Days of Teshuvah Obstacle Course, symbolizing our journey toward reflection and renewal.
For our youngest learners, the focus shifts from competition to collaboration with a Mitzvah Gathering Scavenger Hunt and a chance to create and perform original songs about the year ahead.
We can’t wait to welcome all of our families back this fall for a day of meaning, movement, and memories!
Last year’s Maccabiah Games in action!
Looking to stay connected with Temple? Check out our “affinity groups,” Connections @ Temple! If you’re interested in starting a new hobby, exploring your identity, or finding support, we’re here to help connect you.
MICROSOFT AFFINITY GROUP
Our mission is to foster connections among colleagues, both professionally and socially, while also embracing our shared values and interests. Join us for networking opportunities, communitybuilding activities, family-friendly fun, and charitable initiatives to benefit Temple.
If you’re interested in shaping our group’s journey and contributing to a worthy cause, please email rickcohen401@gmail.com
THE TRIBE
The Tribe invites all Seattle Jews in their 20’s and 30’s to connect, celebrate, and learn together. We encourage young Jewish adults to cultivate a deeper sense of their Jewish self and to join us in reimagining congregational life in a changing world.
SAVE THE DATE
Singles & Wingles | August 9 at 6:30 PM
Refresh:5786 | September 26 at 6:30 PM
Contact Rabbi Brett Weisman at bweisman@tdhs-nw.org to learn more.
TEMPLE SISTERHOOD
Join Sisterhood for these and other fun events over the next few months! Check your email and eTidings for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Hang out with Sisterhood members and new friends at our annual summer schmooze on August 20. Celebrate Sukkot with Sisterhood in October.
ANNUAL PACIFIC NORTHWEST SISTERHOOD RETREAT
Join us at Camp Kalsman from September 12–14 (Full weekend or Saturday-only options available) Email pdsisterhoodretreat@gmail.com for more information or registration links.
MAH JONGG RETURNS
Play Mah Jongg on Sunday mornings and Tuesday evenings starting in October.
BOOK CLUBS
Monthly book clubs alternate between TDHS Bellevue and a private home in Seattle. August 13 - Seattle - The Alice Network by Kate Quinn
September 18 - Bellevue - Unlikely Story by Ali Rosen
Join the Sisterhood WhatsApp group to learn about pop-up gatherings and keep upto-date on Sisterhood events. Go to http:// tinyurl.com/3anuepmv to join the WRJ TDHS Sisterhood in WhatsApp. Have questions or want to get involved with Sisterhood? Contact us at sisterhood@tdhs-nw.org.
TDHS Intro to Judaism Class
Begins September 4, 2025
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM
Hybrid Class | Bellevue Campus
Check our website for registration details!
October 19
Bellevue campus presented in partnership with Nolia Health (formerly Magnolia)
A Community of Care, Support & Hope
Nefesh L’Nefesh is a special group at Temple that supports families navigating cognitive and memory challenges through education, support, and social engagement. It is open to the entire local Jewish community—no synagogue affiliation required.
Scan the QR code or visit templedehirschsinai.org/nefesh-lnefesh to learn more.
For general questions or to join our confidential mailing list, please contact Jennifer Phillips at jphillips@tdhs-nw.org.
Outreach to Members at Times of Loss, Bereavement, and Mourning
Sacred Journeys volunteers reach out to the Temple community:
• With a condolence call when there is a death in the family.
• With a follow-up call a few months after the family death.
At the time of the first anniversary of the death:
• Send a yahrzeit candle in the mail, send a personal note, and make a phone call to family members.
We sponsor Kever Avot, the annual Cemetery Memorial Service.
Please let us know if you would like to join us as a volunteer: contact Jennifer Phillips at jphillips@tdhs-nw.org or (206) 693-3047.
Sacred Journeys is supported by the William and Edith Warshal Fund for Sacred Journeys, and by donations from Temple members.
Kever Avot Service: Remembering Our Loved Ones
One of the services Temple offers for the upcoming holiday season is Kever Avot.
It is a traditional service where you can remember loved ones who have passed. Sacred Journeys at Temple has supported and helped plan the service for members of our community who want to participate in this tradition. This year, the Kever Avot service will be held:
Sunday, September 28, 2:00–3:00 PM
In-person and streaming Butterworth / Arthur A. Wright Chapel 520 W. Raye St., Seattle, WA 98119
What is Kever Avot?
Kever Avot is a meaningful Jewish tradition of visiting the graves of parents and close relatives to honor their memory. It is especially observed during the Days of Awe, between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. For generations, Jewish communities—including our own Temple—have gathered during this sacred time to remember and reflect.
As the High Holy Days approach, our hearts often turn to those we’ve lost—those who once celebrated holidays, shared milestones, and brought depth and joy to our lives. This service offers a gentle and sacred space to honor their memory and carry their presence with us into the New Year.
Who is welcome to attend?
Everyone! Whether your loved one passed recently or many years ago, and regardless of where they are buried, we invite you to join us. During the service, you’ll have the opportunity to light a candle in their memory. If you’re joining virtually, we encourage you to have a candle nearby to participate in this moment from home.
What is the service like?
Led by Rabbi Weiner, this is a heartfelt and informal gathering—a time to pause, reflect, and honor the people who helped shape our lives. Through prayer, memory, and community, we look toward the new Jewish year with intention and hope.
Sacred Journeys welcomes you.
Before the service, Sacred Journeys invites you to enjoy coffee and refreshments—a warm way to connect with others in our Temple family. Afterward, if your loved ones are buried in the cemetery, you are welcome to visit their graves. Stones for placing on headstones will be available at the site.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Phillips at jphillips@tdhs-nw.org. If you’d like to get involved, Sacred Journeys is always looking for volunteers—reach out to Jennifer to learn more about how you can take part.
Sacred Journeys is supported by the William and Edith Warshal Fund for Sacred Journeys.
High Holy Days 5786
Join us at Temple for the High Holy Days! From the preparatory month of Elul through Simchat Torah, we invite you to engage in moments of personal reflection and meaningful community connection. While Temple’s Seattle campus is under construction, Seattle High Holy Days services will be held at the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) – Summit Building*. Bellevue services will continue at the Bellevue campus as usual.
*Not to be confused with the Summit senior living facility.
Selichot Shabbat
Friday, September 12 | 6:00-7:00 PM | Bellevue Campus
Selichot are special penitential prayers said before and during the High Holy Days. Join us in-person or virtually for a Selichot prayer service, followed by study sessions with our rabbis at 7:00 PM.
Erev Rosh Hashanah Services
Monday, September 22 | 7:30-9:00 PM |
SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in person or virtually for Erev Rosh Hashanah services.
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services
Tuesday, September 23 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM |
SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in person or virtually to celebrate Rosh Hashanah in the way that feels most meaningful to you. This year, we’re offering two in-person options:
Bellevue services will offer an uplifting, multigenerational experience that is accessible to families with older children (ages 10 to 110) and meaningful to all. If you enjoy prayer in a community that connects across generations and your children are ready for a more mature service, this one is for you.
Seattle services will offer a more traditional worship experience for those seeking a classic High Holy Day feel.
Kulanu Service for Rosh HashanahMember Families Only
Tuesday, September 23 | 10:00-11:00 AM |
SCC - Summit Building
Join us for our Rosh Hashanah Kulanu service, a warm and welcoming High Holy Days experience for member families with children in Kindergarten and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Children’s & Family Rosh Hashanah Services
Tuesday, September 23 | 1:30-2:15 PM |
SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in person for an engaging Children’s and Family Rosh Hashanah Service for ages 6 and under. Members and guests welcome.
Tashlich
Tuesday, September 23 | 3:00-4:00 PM | Luther Burbank Park (Boat Launch)
Tashlich is a meaningful expression of our desire to enter the New Year with a clean slate. We seek a body of fresh, moving water, and symbolically cast our sins away while reciting a prayer. Led by Rabbi Weiner.
The Tribe’s Refresh: 5786
Friday, September 26 | 6:30-10:00 PM | SCC - Summit Building (Summit Terrace Suite)
Start your year with Refresh:5786 with The Tribe—a vibrant, fun, and meaningful gathering for 20s and 30s
to reflect, reconnect, and reset. Explore big questions, set renewed intentions, and enjoy time with friends while making new connections.
Kever Avot/Cemetery Service
Sunday, September 28 | 2:00-3:00 PM | Butterworth / Arthur A. Wright Chapel
Sacred Journeys invites you to our annual service of remembrance. This very meaningful service, led by Rabbi Weiner, is a time to reflect on love, loss, and moving forward into a new Jewish year. More details on page 19.
Kol Nidre Services
Wednesday, October 1 | 7:30-9:00 PM |
SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in person or virtually for Kol Nidre services.
Yom Kippur Morning Services
Thursday, October 2 | 10:00-12:00 PM |
SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in person or virtually for Yom Kippur services.
Kulanu Service for Yom Kippur - Member Families Only
Thursday, October 2 | 10:00-11:00 AM | SCCSummit Building
Join us for our Yom Kippur Kulanu service, a warm and welcoming High Holy Days experience for member families with children in Kindergarten and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Yom Kippur Study Sessions
Thursday, October 2 | 12:30-1:30 PM |
SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join Rabbi Weiner, Rabbi Weisman, and Rabbi Silverstein for this year’s Yom Kippur study sessions.
Children’s & Family Yom Kippur Services
Thursday, October 2 | 1:30-2:15 PM | SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in person for an engaging Children’s and Family Yom Kippur Service for ages 6 and under. Members and guests welcome.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, Yizkor, and Neilah
Thursday, October 2 | 3:00-5:00 PM | SCC - Summit Building and Bellevue Campus
Join us in-person or virtually for Yom Kippur afternoon services. Following Neilah, we invite you to break the fast with us at 5 PM!
Sukkot Events
Monday, October 6 - Monday, October 13 |
Both campuses
Get to know the Temple community and learn about new opportunities for connection throughout the week. Please visit our website’s monthly calendar for specific dates and more information.
Simchat Torah: Welcome Dinner & Celebration
Monday, October 13 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Seattle Campus
Join us as we celebrate the annual completion of the Torah cycle and formally welcome new Temple members. Dinner to follow at 6:30 PM.
HIGH HOLY DAY TICKETS
As a Temple member, you’ll receive tickets to all High Holy Day services. Look for an email from Temple in September containing your tickets. If you don’t receive your tickets via email, or if you do not have an email address on file with Temple, please speak with us when you arrive at services.
Some High Holy Day services and events may be available via livestream; others may require an RSVP. Please see our website for more details.
For the most up-to-date information visit templedehirschsinai.org/high-holy-days.
A Legacy of Leadership
By Ilana Zariski, Communications & Marketing Coordinator
Behind every synagogue, there is a dedicated group of lay leaders who work to create the type of Temple community that our congregants can be proud of. The ties that bind us to Temple are strong and run throughout every member of TDHS, and one of the many families that showcase a legacy of sustained involvement spanning generations is the Piha/Galante family.
Born in 1930, Raymond Galante (95) grew up as a member of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth, a local Sephardic Orthodox synagogue. After marrying his wife
Jeannette, who moved to Seattle from Los Angeles, the young couple sought the “modernity” and “relaxed” atmosphere of a Reform community like Temple De Hirsch Sinai. When Raymond was on a leadership track with the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle, he noticed the strong ties between the Federation and many members of Temple De Hirsch Sinai. Citing Samuel Stroum (z’’l), of the Stroum Jewish Community Center and former Temple President, as a mentor to him, Raymond went on to join the Temple board and became Board President in 1977.
The family’s connection to their Sephardic heritage has remained a point of pride and a source of motivation throughout their leadership. As a young University of Washington student, Raymond was barred from joining the Jewish fraternities because he was Sephardic. This exclusion from the broader Jewish community served as an important motivator for Raymond to work on expanding the local Jewish community to include the excluded. Raymond was the first Sephardic Board President of a major Reform congregation in the Seattle area. When Stanley became Board President in 2003, they became the first (and only) Sephardic father-in-law and son-in-law duo to both hold that role at TDHS.
Joining Temple once he married Raymond and Jeannette’s daughter, Valerie, Stanley Piha (73) was also a member of Congregation Ezra Bessaroth. Influenced by Raymond and Jeannette, Stanley and his wife became actively involved with the Federation. Both served as board members, and Stanley was a member of the executive committee prior to his leadership at TDHS. Following in his father-in-law’s footsteps, Stanley joined the Temple board and, 12 years later, became Temple President from 2003 to 2005. Reflecting on how things have changed since his presidency, Stanley shared:
“ In prior years, children would
follow their parents to a house of worship. Today, we see parents are following their children to this congregation.”
Jessica Piha (43), daughter of Stanley and Valerie, is a current member of our Temple board and grew up at TDHS in a way that was quite different from her father and grandfather. She graduated from the Bridge Family Religion School and was an active member of TDSY throughout her young adult life. Jessica had always known she wanted to be involved and take on a
leadership role at Temple, which she did when she was asked to join the board in 2023. Jessica’s mother, Valerie, and uncle, Charlie Galante, have also been past board members at TDHS.
A common thread among Raymond, Stanley, and Jessica’s motivations for leadership has been the desire to contribute to the longevity of our local Jewish community. Jessica strives to ensure that younger generations are proud of their Jewish heritage and have safe spaces where they can explore and grow their community. She wants to foster the type of congregation where younger generations are encouraged to become Jewish advocates and leaders, saying:
“ If I can help in any way to do that, then I’ll do it, and that’s
what I’ve committed part of my life to.”
Jessica embodies the hard work and dedication that Raymond and Stanley fought so hard to instill in younger generations.
Each family has left a lasting legacy at TDHS. In addition to establishing the Galante Student Scholarship Fund, the Galante Family honors each young adult on the occasion of their B’nai Mitzvah with a certificate for a complimentary membership to ARZA, the Reform Movement’s representative within Israeli national institutions. The Piha Young Leadership Award is presented each spring to recognize a young adult lay leader who has demonstrated outstanding leadership in service to the congregation.
Raymond, Stanley, and Jessica don’t think twice about helping their community and putting in the work to ensure its longevity. The passion for finding a place for every individual who comes through these Temple doors goes back generations for the Piha/Galante family—and it is one that will hopefully inspire many more to come.
Left: Jessica Piha. Top right: Chalie Galante. Bottom Right: Jeannette & Raymond Galante and Valerie & Stanley Piha
A Temple for Today and Tomorrow
“ As the dreamers of the past did for us, your gift will help meet the needs of our current members and also fulfill a sacred promise: that Temple will continue to be a spiritual anchor of Seattle’s Jewish community.”
Daniel A. Weiner, Senior Rabbi
Our current building was a legacy of love from those members who had the vision to build it–for us–more than 60 years ago. Following in their footsteps, we have launched a campaign to renew our campus and create welcoming, flexible, safe, and secure spaces that inspire new ways to worship, learn, and gather.
We Are the Link Between Generations
Thank you to the hundreds of donors who have already stepped forward with personally meaningful gifts and pledges to bring this vision to life. As of July 7, our very generous Temple family has donated more than $23.1 million toward our stretch goal of $24 million! Every gift, of every size, is crucial to the success of this historic campaign. Thanks to our matching pool donors, your impact will be doubled – dollar for dollar – up to $50,000 per gift.
MATCHING POOL DONORS
The Bridge Family
The Loeb Family
Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz
Gary and Karen Schwartz
There Are Many Ways to Support the Campaign
• Make a one-time gift.
• Pledge over time (up to five years, depending on the size of your gift) to contribute at a level not otherwise possible.
• If you are over age 70½, give directly from your IRA and receive tax benefits in return.*
• Give appreciated, marketable securities and you may avoid, or limit, capital gains tax.*
• Recommend a gift from a donor-advised fund.
• Leverage corporate matching from your employer to double or even triple your impact.**
• Spread the word by sharing the campaign with friends and family!
For more information or to make a gift, please use the QR code, visit the campaign microsite on Temple’s main website, or contact:
Barb Maduell, Senior Director of Capital Campaign And
Major Gifts
bmaduell@tdhs-nw.org (425) 891-9392
*Temple does not give tax advice. Please consult your advisor. **Ask your HR department to find out if our project qualifies.
Our Vision is Coming to Life!
We hope you’ve been watching the dramatic changes taking place in our Seattle campus, with photo updates shared in e-Tidings and on our campaign microsite.
Here are just some highlights of what you will hear about in the coming months:
• Completion of the plaza and exterior landscaping
• Installation of the security vestibule
• Construction of the new foyer ceiling and foyer wall
• Installation of finishes in the Alhadeff Sanctuary, including seating, carpet, dome fabric, and lighting
Temple acknowledges and expresses gratitude to the hundreds of members and community friends whose commitments to the capital campaign have made our vision to renew the Seattle campus a reality. Beginning in the November 2025 issue of Tidings, donors will be listed by giving levels (consistent with Temple’s values, no dollar amounts will be listed), unless they prefer otherwise.
Temple is profoundly grateful to The Loeb Family for their visionary investment in Temple’s future.
Alaskan Copper & Brass
Bob and Gail Alexander
The Alhadeff Family
Marleen and Kenny
Emily and Aaron
Alison and Aislinn
Andrea
The Isaac Alhadeff Foundation
Dean and Gigi Altaras
Anonymous (5)
Anonymous In honor of Carole and Alvin Pearl Apple, Inc.
Richard and Dianne Arensberg
Alan and Terry Axelrod
Barbara Barokas in memory of William Schatz (z”l)
Linda and Manny Beigelmacher
Alan and Joyce Bender
Joyce Benezra
Mark and Cynthia Benezra
Debbie and Robert Bensussen
Richard and Nancy Beren
Linda Berkman
Kathy and Steve Berman
Michael and Leslie Bernstein
Leora and Paul Bloom
Bruce Bobman and Karen Tacher-Bobman
Martin Brashem
The Bridge Family
Bob and Bobbi (z”l) Bridge
Ed and Pam Bridge
Jon and Bobbe Bridge
Ted and Marilyn Weiss Bridge
Lisa and Gilad Berenstein
Marc Bridge and Julia Bonnheim
Larry and Sue Broder
Jay and Rebecca Buxbaum
Earl and Cindy Caditz
Jack and Debbie Calderon
Harry Caraco
Stephanie Carmel and David Oder
Joseph and Gayle Carrol
Andrew, Beth, and Elena Carrol
Jennifer Carrol
John and Janice Casserd in memory of Genevieve Cosack
Rochelle Casserd in memory of Fredrick Casserd
The Cohen Family
Laurie Warshal Cohen and Michael Cohen
Bryan Cohen and Elizabeth Strober
Alex Cohen
Jeff and Betsy Cohen
Rick and Marcy Cohen
The Cohn Family
In memory of Sandra and Irv Cohn (z”l)
Laurie and Patrick Sarabia
Barbara and Michael Cohn
Joy and Robert Cohn
Karen and Marc Ovetz
Jack Cordova
Barbara Daniels
Grant and Kathryn Degginger
Steve and Gina Dichter
Frederic and Harriette Dorkin
Richard and Stacey Eastern and Family
Mike Ehrenberg and Donna Richman
Don and Linda Elman
Larry Engel and Kate Batuello
David M. Epstein
Jeffrey and Janet Esfeld
Nancy and Paul Etsekson
David and Lynne Feinberg
Garrett and Jessica Fenton
Averill and Shana Galante
Charlie and Cindy Galante
Raymond and Jeannette Galante
Bruce, Joanne, Tiffany, Brittany, and Bryan Glant
Sandy and Ken Glass
Mario and Elizabeth Goertzel
Joan Goldblatt
Mark and Cynthia Goldhammer
Evan and Zoe Goldring
Jay and Meredith Goldstein
The Gorlick Family Foundation in memory of Herman and Diane Gorlick (z’’l)
Steve and Jody Bellar
Madeline Bellar
Leanne and Seth Gordon
Rand Bellar and Ilene Darahovski
James and Gloria Gottesman in honor of Laurie Warshal Cohen
Richard and Katherine Greenberg
Judy and Jeff Greenstein
Jack and Alison Handlin
Carol and Andy Harris
Madie and Jim Harris
Carolyn and Dan Hathaway
Michael and Kelly Hershey in memory of Paul Caraco (z”l)
Neal Hines and Carla Merkow
Chuck and Carol Hirsch
Joan Hirshberg
Lisa and Lewis Horowitz
Garrett and Rachel Hyman
Jocelyn and Scott Isaacs
Jane Isenberg
Sue Israel
Carin and Scott Jacobson and Family
Cindy and Brian Jaffe
Bruce and Tina Kahn
Lawrence M. Kahn
in memory of Norman and Joyce Kahn
Wendy and Dr. Gary Kaplan
Emmi Kearns
The Keller/Sulman Families
Nick and Michele Keller and family
Stuart and Barbara Sulman and family
James (z”l) and Leatrice Keller and family
Steve and Nancy Klein
Laurie and Randy Koehler
Mike and Shari Koppel
Robert and Lori Kraft
Brian and Marilyn Kremen
Georges Krinker
Steve and Marcia Lazoff
Andy and Heidi Leonard
Joan Lerner (z”l)
Dan and Holly Levin
Laurence and Pamela Levine
Deborah Levinger and David Vaillancourt
Bryan and Carol Leyton
Jan Levy
Karen Mayers Liebman and Henry Liebman
The Loeb Family
Dick and Frankie
Don and JoEllen
Steve and Dianne
John and Paula Loewy
Chuck and Barbara Maduell
Robert M. Malin
In memory of Natalie Thomas Goldfarb Malin
Masin and Grosvenor Families
Susan Matalon
Gail Mautner and Mario Shaunette
Lynda Haran Matthias
Rich and Leah Medway
Marvin and Rebecca Meyers
Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz
Renee and Tom Moore
Michele and Neal Mulnick
Kit and Sally Narodick
Theodore Nelson and Herry Changardi
Neale Obedin
Ruth Oskolkoff
Pete Parsons
Tad and Margaret Pearl
Richard Pelman and Sally Browning
Stanley and Valerie Piha
Jay and Debra Platt
Charlene Polyansky
Herb and Lucy Pruzan
Steve Pruzan and Janet Abrams
The Quint Family
Nancy and Brian
David and Sarah Quint Goldhammer & family
Megan Quint and Kevin Lind
Mike Ramey
Linden Rhoads
Vicki Robbins and Rocky Silverman
The Robins Nest Family Foundation in memory of our Dad/Husband/Papa, Lary Robins
Bunny Rogers
Alex Rosen and Laurie Bernbaum Rosen
Don and JoAnne Rosen
Jack and Ana Rosen
Jeanie and Bill Rosen
Jon and Patricia Rosen
Kermit and Judy Rosen
Leslie Rosen
Mimi Rosen and Nathan Goldberg
The Rita and Herbert Rosen Family Foundation
Stan and Michele Rosen
Andrea, Andrew, Jordan and Marley Ross
The Ross Family
Judy and Nate (z’’l) Ross
Bobbi Chamberlin and Don Shifrin and family
Neil Ross and Lisbeth Davis
The Rousso Family
Brian and Stephanie Rubens
Grant and Alexis Rubenstein
Randy and Betty Rubenstein
Nina Sanders
Hallie Santo
Ilene and Rory Santo in memory of Howard Levy (z”l)
Herman (z”l) and Faye Sarkowsky
Barbara Schatz
Jeff and Julie Schoenfeld
Ken Schoenfeld
Gary and Karen Schwartz
Steve and Pam Schwartz
Ronn and Linda Seligman
Dan and Susan Shames
Eddie and Connie Sherman
Earl and Eva Shulman
Stuart and Susan Simon
Ann Singer in honor of Max Alhadeff
The Sisterhood of Temple De Hirsch Sinai
David Skinner and Catherine Eaton
Bradley and Lynne Smith
Ronald and Ronnie Spiegel
The Spiezle Family
Harris and Estelle Sprincin
Ed and Fran Spring
Roberta Stern
David and Marcie Stone
Brian and Rachel Stoner
The Lewis/Stratiner Families: Janice & Steve (z’’l) Lewis
Cindy & Gary Stratiner
Marcie & Andy Lewis & family
Scott Lewis & Family
Maya & Matthew Stratiner & Family
Marisa & Koltin Stratiner & Family
Kyle Stratiner
Zach and Corinne Stroum
Mel and Leena Sturman
Helen Rosen Stusser
Herb and Isabel Stusser
Nathaniel Tavel and Anna Baldasty
Jeff and Sandy Teper
Dawn and Chris Thomas
Jessica Towbin and Barry Lasky
Gary Volchok
Ruthie Sofer Voss
Alan and Kim Waldbaum
Halli and Brett Waldbaum
Rodney and Nina Waldbaum
Greta Ward
Ardee Warshal
Diane and Dennis Warshal
Sheryl and Eli Warshal
Paul Weiden
Steve and Lisa Weidling
Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner
Denise and Neil Weinstein
Madeline and Noah
Stuart and Lee Weinstein
Bill and Judy Weisfield
Rabbi Brett and Molly Weisman
Karen Weisman
Douglas and Marcia Wiviott
Michael and Marcia A. Wiviott
The Wolff Family
Shauna and David Youssefnia
Marilyn and Larry Zommick
Temple Word Search: High Holy Days Edition
Ready for a little fun? Try out this easy and entertaining word search! Words are hidden in all directions—horizontally, vertically, and diagonally. It’s a great activity for adults, kids, grandkids, or anyone looking for a low-key solo challenge. See how many words you can find!
HIGH HOLIDAYS
SHOFAR
LULAV
ROSH HASHANAH
APPLES
HONEY
YOM KIPPUR
ETROG
SUKKOT FALL
ELUL
SIMCHAT TORAH
REFRESH
FORGIVENESS
CELEBRATE
SHANA TOVA
NEW YEAR
SWEET
TEMPLE DAYS OF AWE
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Thank You
Temple De Hirsch Sinai thanks the following donors for their leadership support of $5,000 or more:
The Loeb Family to the High Holy Days Fund
Don and JoEllen Loeb Family Fund at Seattle Foundation to the Stanley and Valerie Piha
Young Leadership Fund
For privacy purposes, discretionary fund contributions of any size are listed below.
BENEZRA BENEVOLENT FUND
In Memory of
Mark Brashem
Mark and Vicki Schrimmer
BRIDGE FAMILY RELIGION SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In Memory of Donald Everett Stark
Brad Rind and Janet Gray
CARACO FAMILY INNOVATION FUND
In Memory of
Madeline Sherman
Curt and Bev Greenberg
GALANTE SUPPORTING FUND
In Memory of Harry Alhadeff
Raymond and Jeannette Galante
GENERAL FUND Donation
Mekdes Alemayehu
Diana BarnesM
Leigh Haldeman and Cameron JeffersM
Luesa HealyM
Aaron and Amy Lavin
Maria M. RyanM
Ashley SmithM
In Honor of Our 66th wedding anniversary
Fred and Harriette Dorkin
In Memory of
Barbara Calvo
Jay and Rebecca Buxbaum
James Keller
Moe and Cindy Muscatel
Mike and Jo Anne Sandler
Joseph (Joe) N. Nahon
Sue and Larry Broder
Don Stark
Larry Baum
Donald Stark
Michael and Jo Anne Sandler
Yahrzeit of Marlene Bloom
Paul, Leora, Harry, Leah, and Sadie Bloom
HARRIET MEYERS ELEVATOR FUND
In Memory of
James Keller
Marv and Rebecca Meyers
Yahrzeit of
Rose E. Adelberg
Marv and Rebecca Meyers
Clara Bender
Marv, Rebecca, Lee, and Camille Meyers
Morris L. Bender
Harriet B. Meyers
Louis Meyers
Marv and Rebecca Meyers
JACK D. AND MYRNA ISRAEL YOUTH TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Yahrzeit of Myrna Israel
Karen Israel and Steven Goodman
JEFFREY K. BUTLER CHILDREN’S FUND
In Honor of Jeannie Butler
Diane and Dennis Warshal
JEFFREY GORLICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND
Yahrzeit of Eddie Cooper
Nancy Cooper
Marcie and Dave Stone
Diane Gorlick
Steve and Jody Bellar
JENNIFER ROSEN MEADE PRESCHOOL FUND
Donation
Bob and Mimi Porad
In Appreciation of Rabbi Weiner
Dan and Alexandra Rosenstein
In Honor of
Laurel Abrams
Barry, Doreen, Harry, and Sarah Butterklee
In Memory of
Jennifer Rosen Meade
Rachel Meade
KELLER FAMILY LECTURE SERIES FUND
In Honor of Sadie Burdick
Myka Johnson
Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner
In Memory of
James Keller
Joyce and Joe Agoado
Joel and Amy Arensberg
Michael and Elaine Moshcatel
Susan Pass
Harvey Rosen
Jim Keller
Steven and Hedy Barrat
Sherry and Larry Benaroya
Maureen and Joel Benoliel
Terry Brashem
Laurel Goldman
Curt and Bev Greenberg
Andrew, Marcie, Jadyn and Zach Lewis
Scott and Karin Pollock
Bobbie Stern and Family
Doug and Shelley Swerland
Amy and Rich Wasserman
KENNY WALDBAUM MEMORIAL AWARD FUND
In Honor of Susan Waldbaum
John and Debbie Muscatel
In Memory of Barbara Calvo
Steve and Gina Dichter
Emmi Kearns
Linda and Mike Morgan
Jim Keller
Linda and Mike Morgan
Don Stark
Richard and Janet Brashen Yahrzeit of Ire Stratiner
Cindy and Gary Stratiner
LOUIS AND ZELMA LEVY ENDOWMENT FUND
In Honor of Jack Rubenfield
Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner
ONEG FUND
In Memory of Mark Brashem
Cindy and Gary Stratiner
STANLEY AND VALERIE
PIHA YOUNG LEADERSHIP FUND
In Memory of Harry Alhadeff
Malcolm, the Scottie
Donald Stark
Jessica Piha
PROJECT 613 FUND
In Memory of
James Keller
Steve and Jody Bellar
RABBI KATE SPEIZER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of
Rabbi Kate Speizer
Rabbi Daniel and Cynthia Weiner
Julia Weiner
RABBI DANIEL WEINER
DISCRETIONARY FUND
For Marcia Wiviott
Leslie and Lowell Geller
In Honor of Reuben Harry Bolson’s baby naming
David and Audrey Bolson and Family
Gavin Koz
Joel and Amy Arensberg
Rabbi Daniel Weiner
Larry and Sue Broder
Stuart and Karen Epstein
Mark and Vicci Kane
Leatrice Keller
In Memory of Irv Chernick
Mimi and Bob Porad
James Keller
Roberta and Jeff Miller
Jim Keller
Howard and Lynn Behar
Elaine and Bruce Goldstein
Lisa and Lewis Horowitz
Mike and Linda Morgan
Herschel Lawson
Bob and Mimi Porad
Don Stark
Karen Hudesman
Lynnette Weiner
Ferne Ross
RABBI BRETT WEISMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of
Rabbi Brett Weisman
Barbara Caraco
Rabbi Daniel and Cynthia Weiner
Julia Weiner
In Honor of
Rabbi Brett Weisman
Daniel and Samantha Rubenfield
Stacey and Bob Wettstein
RICHARD AND DIANNE ARENSBERG MUSIC EDUCATION FUND
In Memory of
Lynnette Weiner
Joel and Amy Arensberg
Yahrzeit of Max Rosen
Joel and Amy Arensberg
SIDNEY Z. JAFFE
AUDITORIUM FUND
Donation
Sidney Z. Jaffe Memorial Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle
SIEGAL TIKKUN OLAM FUND
In Memory of Rick Robinson
Curt and Bev Greenberg
Yahrzeit of
Beth Cordova
Marc Cordova
Ben Masin
Marilyn and Brian Kremen and Family
Bob and Cindy Masin
WILLIAM AND EDITH WARSHAL FUND FOR SACRED JOURNEYS
In Honor of
Sally Narodick
Laurie and Mike Cohen
Laurie Warshal Cohen
Charlene Polyansky
In Memory of Gert Freidman
Emmi Kearns
Yahrzeit of Edith Rubin Warshal
Diane and Dennis Warshal
YAHRZEIT AND REMEMBRANCE FUND
In Memory of Howard Abel
Susie Able
Karyn, Aaron, Noah and Ben Furstman
Jon Lazarus
Daniel Fyffe
Ruth Oskolkoff
Ida Kadish
Ira and Susan Kadish
James Keller
Bruce and Joanne Glant
Jim Keller
Ron and Linda Reibman
Don Stark
Bobbe and Jon Bridge
The Feinsteins
The Londons
Yahrzeit of Charles Abrams
The Fuson Family
Eddie Barrat
Steven and Hedy Barrat
Pam and Bob Gordon and Family
Mort Bean
Kathie Breslin and Gary Signs
Jennie Behar
Howard and Lynn Behar
Marv Behar
Sally Behar
Marv Behar
Jack Benaroya
Donna Benaroya
Ralph A. Benaroya
Rosalind B. Poll
Bess Gordon Berlat
Donald and Kathy Rance
Edward A. Brashem
Marty Brashem
Bettie Breslin
Jay Breslin
Kathie Breslin and Gary Signs
Estelle Broder
Sue and Larry Broder
Faye C. Brown
Ray and Ann Brown
Isadore Brown
Beth and Bobby Cohanim and Family
Gloria Burck
Brenda Wray
Paul Albert Caraco
Barbara Caraco and Family
John Chaback
Bobbe and Jon Bridge
Leonard J. Cohen
Fred and Michelle Cohen
Beth Cordova
Curtis and Beverly Greenberg
Jerry Creim
Janis Creim and Carol Gray
Jerry Alan Creim
Claire R. Creim
Jay Davidner
Meiqiu Davidner
Aaron Dolgoff
Lynn Dolgoff and Family
Selma Dorkin
Fred and Harriette Dorkin
Stanley Enfield
Carol Jaffe
Marvin Flaks
Marty Brashem
Etta D. Friedman
Alan M. Freyd
Samuel Gelb
Melanie and Charles Gelb
Ethel “Nana” Glant
Bruce and Joanne Glant Family
Evelyn Nurick Glant
Gary and Vicki Glant Family
Arva Gray
Janet Gray and Brad Rind
Sam Heller
Kathie Breslin and Gary Signs
Jennie Heppner
Lynn and Roslyn Tooley
Jerry Herman
Barbara Warberg
Shirley Kay Jabon
The Calvo Family
Luetta Jermulowske
Mallory Hall
Joseph Josephson
Michael and Marcia Wiviott
Abraham N. Kadish
Maurice Kadish
Ira and Susan Kadish
Selma Karl
Irv and Laura Karl
Howard Keller
Leatrice Keller
Seymour “Sy” A. Kluger
Raymond and Nataly Kluger
Rudolph Laschansky
Ellen Laschansky
Rose Liberman
Mary and Ed Mulnick
Marc Mayers
Lois Mayers
Beth and Bobby Cohanim
Serena Mossafer
Janet Gray and Brad Rind
Jack Muscatel
John and Debbie Muscatel
Jane D. Newberger
Alan M. Freyd
Rita Phillips
Craig and Sheila Sternberg
Esther Raphael
Robert Raphael
Max Rind
Janet Gray and Brad Rind
Emma Prottas Rogers
Bunny Rogers
Barbara Rosenthal
Jack and Debbie Calderon
Natalie Fasten Rosenwald
Jim and Vivian Rosenwald
Edward Schwab
Michael E. Schwab
Edna Schoenfeld
Randall and Lea Anne Ottinger
Esther Schoenfeld
Sadie Segal
Eleanor and William Pearlman
Scott Adam Sherman
Marc Sherman
Blanche Shindell
Helene Bender
Sonny and Gena Gorasht
Barbara Kadaner Siegel
Susan Kadaner Steinborn
Mary Sigel
Fred and Jeanne Wolfstone
Lillian Snyder
Martin Snyder
Nancy Stern
Douglas Allen Stern
Charlotte Stern and Family
Michel P. Stern
Bobbie Stern and Family
Sidney Thal
Stephen and Inga Thal
William T. Wald
Louis and Julienne Wald
Jerrold Warshal
Ardee, Allyson and Marc Warshal
Ruth Weiss-Stewart
Ronald Weiss and Peggy Atkin
Rose Willner
Francine Loeb
Samuel Wiviott
Michael and Marcia Wiviott
Patricia Wolfstone
Marc and Karen Kaufman
As with any human endeavor, errors sometimes occur. Please accept our sincere apology for any names which have been incorrectly spelled or accidentally omitted.
Special thanks to the donors who are supporting Temple through a monthly or quarterly recurring gift; these donors are denoted with an M next to their name.
Please note that gifts that are given for a yahrzeit, in appreciation, in memory or in honor are listed alphabetically by the honoree’s last name. All other gifts are listed alphabetically by the donor’s last name.
Zichronam Livracha
PERPETUAL YAHRZEITS
AUGUST 1 & 2
Esther Parker Block
Frida Trajtman Brown
Helen Pedosin Chelin
John C. DeRoulet, Jr.
Karoline Ebersohn
Rose Ehrman
Max Esfeld
Arnold Flaks
Lew Flaks
Maurice Van Gelder
Lou Goffee
Frances R. Goldner
Della Gottstein
Joseph Hersh
Bess R. Hoffman
Paul Kaplan
Barnet Kasner
Leonard King
Maurice M. Leavitt
Annie Levinson
Ruby Levy
Regina Meyers
Barney Naon
Himan Radow
Edith Roumm
Pearle Rottenstein
Minna Schwab
Sol Shyman
Blossome Z. Silberman
Zelma Silen
Bertha Stemmer Simon
Samantha Winifred Spigel
Jacob Starin
Bernard Stratiner
Zara Tarshis
Gertrude Thal
Gertrude Harvitz Trotsky
Philipp Vasen
Pamela Waechter
AUGUST 8 & 9
Ira H. Alexander
Frances Altman
Harry H. Baron
Fannie Bloch
Grace Tarches Burton
William Herbert Cohn
Raymond E. Dias
Harry Frank
Rally Freeman
Philip B. Friedman
Mae Gottstein
Michael Barry Harvitz
Hugo Jassny
Paul Bernard Jassny
Charles Kalmans
Bill W. Kates
Rose Kaufman
Nancy V. Koppel
Gussie Lefton
Elizabeth Leivy
Sophie Levin
Alfred Levinson
Henry Lotzkar
Max Meisels
Deana Mondschein
Ann Nudelman
Ernestine Pickard
Sally Poll
Ann Resnik
Al (Abe) Ritt
Helen G. Rosen
Rebecca Rosen
Emmanuel Rosenberg
Marcus Mac Rubenfeld
Selma F. Rubens
Donald Schulman
Gussie Seligmann
Naomi D. Shore
Sarah D. Silverstone
Joseph Starin
Carl Sternoff
Samuel Stusser
Edith Tobin
Goldie Tobin
Al Wegodsky
Haim Zelikovsky
AUGUST 15 & 16
Jeffrey Ira Akrish
Joseph Samuel Barnett
Jacqueline V. Barr
Samuel Bloomfield
Nana W. K. Boxer
Eva Cohn
Norman Davis
Mila L. Eisenhardt
Gary Fields
Norman S. Freedman
Gertrude Freidman
Philip L. Friedman
Salvatore Givre
Joseph Goldberg
David E. Gross
Louis J. Halpern
Dr. Ben A. Kadaner
Abe Kamusher
James Koleman
Marie Kulman
Faye Klenman Leviton
Belle Lewis
Paul V. Lewis
Paula Mandl
Gertrude Minsk
Fannie Mondschein
Max G. Mondschein
Sandra Nudelman
Anna G. Oster
Bernice Mae Pearl
Samuel Posner
Isaac Pruzan
William Rosen
Walter E. Schoenfeld
Alfred Shemanski
Ruth Willner Shulman
Helen Bridge Silver
Jay C. Silverstone
Phreda Sherman Staadecker
Emma Tarshis
Sam Tarshis
Julia Vinikow
Marjorie Fisher Winston
Beatrice Sylvia Wolf
AUGUST 22 & 23
Sadie Adler
Sophie Albert
Luba G. Alexander
Morgan I. Barokas
Bernice Barrat
Carolyn L. Bolson
Bernie Brotman
Josephine W. Dobrin
Faye Dunietz
Barbara Jean Elburn
Jack Epstein
Hyman S. Fields
Claire Epstein Friedman
Blanche G. Gottstein
Claire I. Gross
Hulda B. Hirshberg
Joseph F. Hirshberg
Theodore Kaufman
Jacob Kracower
Elaine D. Krom
Jennie Kundin
Elias Edward Lescher
Carrie Manhoff
Samuel Mondschein
Herman Mosler
Abe Myers
Meyer A. Newberger
Louis Novick
Martin E. Nudelman
Arthur Olswang
David Poplack
Julie Posner
Fred Rogers
Bernice Cohen Sachs M.D.
Albert Saltiel
Louis J. Scheinman
Maurice Sherman
Samuel S. Sherman
Merilyn (Lynn) Silver
Sol G. Spring
Lenore Weiskind
AUGUST 29 &30
Rose Kossen Abrams
Victoria Franco Almeleh
Minnie B. Barmon
Bernerd Arthur Barnett
Helen Levinson Chain
Max Cohen
Larry A. Druxman
June B. Forman
Joan Friedman
Lillian Friedman
Dr. Harry Louis Gerber
Shana Taube Glant
Edmond Goldstein
Fannie Priteca Green
James Alden Greenfield, Sr
Bea G. Gunther
Samuel Gustav
Ruth Heilbrunn
Matilda Jassny
Judith Stusser Jedeikin
Anna Joseph
Judith Kabalkin
Harold B. Kahn
Sol L. Kraff
Elsa Mayer
Anna Oseran
Lena Pasternack
Anna Raine
Josephine Kahn Roger
Eli Rosen
Gertrude Schwarz
Abe Shulman
Martha Sidel
Beatrice L. Simon
Paul Singerman
Harry Stern
Mollie Stusser
Gerold Walters
Lee Wax
SEPTEMBER 5 & 6
Harry Alhadeff
Lester J. Asher
David Berger
Isaac Brown
Emil Charlet
Ann Dulien Diamond
Violett Diamond
Joseph Ehrlich
Sol Esfeld
Isaac James Ezra
Ze’Ev Friedman
Dorothy Fuhrman
Sadie Goldblatt
Alvin Goldfarb
Keith David Goldfarb
Fred Goldring
Yosef Gottfreund
Lazarus Gottstein
Samuel Greenblatt
Eliezer Halfin
Milton Heiman
Jacob S. Holcenberg
Jessie Kalmans Kachmar
Bob Karlebach
Dolly Keisler
Dr. Louis Kracower
Solomon Leivy
Hugo Loewy
Fannie Michelson
Frank Raphael
Nathan H. Reed
Yosef Roman
Denise Rousso
Max Russ
Amitzur Shapiro
Kehat Shorr
Morris Siegal
Mark Slavin
Andre Spitzer
Ya’Acov Springer
Jack Tobin
Karen Rae Trimmer, MD
Moshe Weinberg
Zelik Woislawski
Bertha Staadecker Wolff
SEPTEMBER 12 & 13
Anna Abrahams
Joseph C. Barmon
Ben Bean
Albert Benaroya
Louis Bess
Sally Bridge
Sylvan E. Cohen
Bertha Lewis Cohon
Sylvia G. Copeland
Adolph Dannenhirsch
Allan M. Deutsch
Esther Bernbaum Fischer
Michael Raymond Freidman
Sophie Gordon
Dr. Alex Greenberg
Emma Gross
Lilly Guenther
Dora B. Kane
Leon Harold Kaplan
Judge Nathaniel Kaplan
Frances Mesher Keller
Eugene Hirsch Krantz
Gertude W. Kronick
Gabor Levai
Elsa Kaufman Levinson
Adeline Masin
Frank Michael
Dr. Philip H. Narodick
Bertram ‘Buddy’ Newman
Victor E. Oschinsky
Fivus S. Rivkin
Bob Rosenthal
Clara Heller Sandler
Max Schlonau
Hannah Schoenfeld
Jane Sarmiento Schwab
Gerald Shucklin
Isadore Sigel
James M. Sigel
Susan Ilene (Jaffe) Silberman
Dorothy Starin
Rose Stegman
Albert Weinberg
Rebecca Weinstein
Arthur Weisfield
SEPTEMBER 19 & 20
Jack Z. Arnold
Anne Barde
Nina Blank
Robert Casserd
Rose Fertig Cohen
Hy Corday
Adolph Dinkelspiel
Esther Dinner
Adelyne R. Freiberg
Amalie Jacoby Freiberg
Max Friedlander
Sara Loschbin Friedman
Sarah Friedman
Lola Froehlich
Selig W. Glant
Mary Warshal Glazer
Jacob L. Gottstein
Morris B. Hanan
Harry Handlin
Louis I. Hoffman
Richard Jacobs
Mary Johnson
Pauline Joseph
Jacob Kabalkin
Archie Kaufman
Helen Mildred Keller
Abraham Kreidel
Yetta Lachman
Nura LeBid
Alex Liberman
Edith Lurie
Myer Lurie
Ethel Friedman Malloy
Herman Michelson
Merrie Alice Myers
Daniel M. Narodick
Jerome Pody
Yomtov (Victor) Policar
Eda Rind
Abraham Rosenfeld
Barbara Anne Rosenwald
Gilbert E. Rosenwald
Myer L. Rothstein
Berman Schoenfeld Jr.
Sarah Sherman
Herbert J. Shifton
Viola G. Silver
Gladys W. Silverstone
Elizabeth Jane Staadecker
Sadie Stern
Ida Van Jones
Blanche Weisfield
Elaine Weisfield
Sarah Weisfield
Birdye Fay Wienir
Mary R. Wolfstone
Leon Zafran
SEPTEMBER 26 & 27
Betty Abrams
Rachel Amon
Joseph Bernbaum
Carlyn M. Bernbaum
Charles Blumenfeld
Sylvan B. Caditz
Madeline Caplan
Dr. Bernard B. Coyne
Jack W. Dankner
Zelda Feinberg
Leo Friedman
Ruth Gassner
Tillie Glazer
Rhea Joyce Grieff
Noel M. Gunther
Rose Heller
Libbie Herman
Diana Glickman Horowitz
Sabetay Rafael Israel
Adolf Daniel Koch
Melvin Koenigsberg
Archie Krom
Louis S. Levy
Helene Marchand Lindau
George Lindsey
Freda Esther Loeb
Max Murowchick
Ellen Lynn Novick
Francine Joy Porad
Arnold B. Robbins
Fannie G. Rosenberg
Fred Rothstein
Sam Rousso
Betty Karol Sarchin
Bernard Sarlat
Barry A. Schneiderman
Eloise Sylvia Schwartz
Moris Singer
Rose T. Starr
Lilly Vasen
David Weiss
Dora Zeeve
OCTOBER 3 & 4
Nathan E. Ash
Harriet Beaubaire
Florence Block
Ernestine S. Bookman
Dr. Milton R. Bookman
Howard J. Breslin
Augusta G. Brown
Jack J. Caston
Therese B. Clein
Betty Dannenhirsch
Martha Davids
Edith De Levie
George Diesenhaus
Theodore Epstein
Ida G. Fisher
Augusta Friedlander
Saul Friedman
Bob Gilman
Ralph O. Goldberg
Anne Gottlieb
Harvey Theodore Greene
Rose Greenfield
Norman N. Isquith
Avalon Louise Klenman
Louis Kluger
Lillian Lessem
Phyllis Bernbaum Levin
Gary M. Levine
Irving J. Levine
Sally M. Levine
Rose Nudelman
Shirle Offer
Ann Sterling Reed
Milton L. Robinson
Dorothy L. Rosenberg
Samuel Rosenberg
Aimee Rothenberg
Allan Eli Sachs, MD
Bessie Schatz
Yankel Shteynberg
Werner Sondheim
Etta S. Wendell
Sander Wienir
Samuel J. Zedick
OCTOBER 10 & 11
Ruth Feder Arensberg
Stephen Louis Ash
Henrietta L. Block
Ester Brodskaya
Samuel Louis Chernis
Siegfried Davids
Albert Feder
Benjamin M. Flaks
David Mark Freidman
Sarah Golombeck
Ida Z. Green
Jeannette Guterson
Saul David Herman
Rose Himelhoch
Constance Isquith
Fannie Kaufman
Margaret Keisler
Ruth King
Dr. Herman Korey
Lily M. Kremen
Ida Krom
Edgar C. Levey
Henrietta S. Levinson
Carolyn H. Masin
Irwin Mesher
Clara Minkove
Florence “Freddy” Myers
Dr Paul Eric Neiman
Samuel Pelman
Edythe Posner
Morris A. Robbins
David Robinson
Linda Tacher Robke
Regina Rottenstein
Gertrude G. Rubenstein
Mary Schoenfeld
Julius Shafer
Ruth M. Spring
Abraham Starr
Carrie Starr
Jerome W. Starr
Minnie Stein
Joseph Vinikow
Victor E. Wolfstone
Joshua W. Zeeve
OCTOBER 17 & 18
Jack J. Alhadeff
Victor M. Alhadeff
Ricky Albert Behar
Reuben Axelrod
Chickie Buckner
Herman Cahn
Jerry Caston
Ferdinand Clayton
Charles Drebin
Hazel Clair Loewy Dwoskin
Jennie Ellenbogen
Sadie Esfeld
Faye L. Feldman
Sol Finston
Babette ‘Babs’ Fisher
Henry Fisher
Sarah Fleischmann
Betty Fuson
Harold P. Glass
Stanley David Golub
Betty Vickers Halpern
Myer Himelhoch
Sophia Steiner Kline
Daniel Koch
Victor R. Lef
Marian Elise Martin
Morris Mesher
Arthur O. Myers
Della O. Myers
Bernice Mossafer Rind
Eva Robinson
Al Rosenberg
John M. Rottenstein
Dorothy May Salkin
Max Schoenfeld
Tillie L. Selig
Eugene Seligmann
Mary Sturman
OCTOBER 24 & 25
Molly Adler
Ruth Bass
Steven M. Block
Eleanor Cohon
Bella Dinkelspiel
S. Merielle Eastern
David Ehrlich
Lillian Eisler
Melbourne I. Feltman
Claire Barkey Flash
Dr. Harry J. Friedman
Joseph Friedman
Daniel K. Gassner
Samuel E. Goldfarb
Ethel Goldring
Rachel Gorbulove
Clara Greenblatt
Libby D. Heller
Max M. Krom
Ben Leshgold
Mendel L. Levin
Reeva Anna Levine
Rosa Levinson
Aaron Levy
Arline Lillian
Ida Louik
Alice Lutz
Karen Elaine Mallen
Harvey Mayer
Herbert M. Meltzer
Paul Steven Miller
Nessie Mutchler
Helene Printz
David Robinson, Jr.
Morris Rosen
Helen Rosenbaum
Sara B. Rosenthal
Ana Shames
Boruchas (Boris) Shames
Louis Allen Shapiro
Philip Stratiner
Shirley Teitelbaum
OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 1
Rosa Alhadeff
Abraham Barkey
Margit Baruch
Hugo Block
Sadie Brashem
Herman Dannenhirsch
Rose Eloise Dias
Meyer Ehrlich
Joan Etsekson
Sadie Goldberg
Jeffrey Paul Gorlick
Harriet Lebowitz Herer
Bertha Holcenberg
Kaden Mazaltov Israel
Alexander Izrailevich
Carl Galland Koch
Robert Lurie
Max Manhoff
Jeannette Joelsohn Moser
Myra Schwartz Olds
Grace Oseran
Samuel S. Parker
Nancy G. Rafish
Mary M. Sasanoff
Esther “Bobbe” Schwartz
Giselle Seligman
Mac S. Sprincin
Morris Tipp
Stanley Tipp
Alice L. Warrren
Arnold James Wolff
NOVEMBER 7 & 8
Judith Alhadeff
Morris J. Alhadeff
Frank H. Arndt
Edgar Bing
Sidney Brawer
Rose Bresky
Eugene T. Brown
Samuel Caplan
Herbert S. Clayman
Ethel Bessie Clein
June Belle Cohn
Rolaine Vines Copeland
Dorothy Ellen Davidner
Amelia Davis
Esther Diesenhaus
David L. Dover
Hilda Fabricant
Samuel Richard Finkel
Charles Flash
Bob A. Friedman
Ida S. Friedman
Bonham Galland
Hannah S. Grunbaum
Stuart M. Hirsch
Genevieve Hurwitz
Marian Krantz
Sam LeBid
Rabbi Raphael Levine
Sadie S. Levy
Adolph B. “Al” Loeb
Louis Orloff
Lee Sherman Oseran
Joyce Elaine Radow
Kermit Rosen
Rita B. Rosengarten
Theodore Rosengarten
Herman Sarkowsky
Morris Simkins
Inez Slutzker
Stanford Owen Smith
Rosanne Sondheim
Walter R. Stone
Fannie Stratiner
Celia Stusser
Rebecca Suckerman
Rachel Tacher
Henry Edward Wolf
Vicki L. Wolfstone
Harriet S. Zien
Rubin Zuck
NOVEMBER 14 & 15
Samuel L. Abrams
Lois K. Barde
Jeffrey M Berkman
JoAnn Bess
Samuel Butterklee
Sarah Cheiffetz
Donald B. Chelin
Bertha Convisar
Ellis H. Corets
Sally Hersh Dickerman
Muriel Lillian Fisher
Jennie Flaks
Samuel Freeman
Esther Borish Friedman
Celia Gorfinkle
Robert J. Gustav
Frank J. Hirshberg
Mollie Rubin Hoke
Hortense Kleinberg
Sol Lachman
Ernestine Levinson
Harry Lewis
Lt. Edward Nussbaum Jr.
Diane Novick Suckerman
Abe Poll
Lawrence Porad
Grace M. Pruzan
Dr. Joseph Segal
Leo Seidenverg
John Shifton
David Morris Sidell
Arthur Siegal
Sophia Sternoff
Nathan Stroum
Wilhelmine Tarica
Bessie Warschaw
Ann Farber Ziegman
In Memoriam
APRIL 15 - JULY 15, 2025
Howard Abel. Beloved spouse of the late Susie Schwartz Abel (z”l), father of Karen Abel Lucero & Mike Lucero and Julie Abel, grandfather of three, and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Barbara (Bobbi) Bridge. Beloved spouse of Bob Bridge, mother of Ed & Pam Bridge, Ted Bridge & Marilyn Weiss Bridge, Brad Bridge & Dveera Segal, and the late Marty Bridge (z”l), grandmother of five, great-grandmother of eight, and sister of the late Larry & Irene Harvitz (z”l) and the late Francine & Bernard Porad (z”l).
Barbara Calvo. Beloved spouse of the late Sidney “Stan” Calvo (z”l), partner of Al Benoliel, mother of Toni Calvo Waldbaum & Ron Waldbaum, Shaya Calvo & Sydney Poll Calvo, and the late Richard Calvo (z”l), grandmother of four, sister of the late Jackie Vhugen (z”l) & Hal Vhugen, Joni & Don McKeta, Michael & Anne Kahn, and daughter of the late Rose (z”l) & Richard (z”l) Kahn.
Steven Lewis. Beloved spouse of Janice Lewis, father of Andrew & Marcie Lewis, and Scott Lewis, grandfather of four, and brother of Linda Reibman and Merle Hooley, and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Maina Lomanova. Beloved spouse of the late Ilya Gousman (z”l), mother of Olga & Igor Gousman, grandmother of two, and great-grandmother of two.
Ruth Ullmann Paige. Beloved spouse of Albert B. Paige, mother of David Paige & Fran Rush, Elizabeth Paige Koch & David Koch, and Rebekah Paige Buchanan, and grandmother of six.
Howard Seelig. Beloved spouse of Beatrice Seelig, father of Laura & Mark Strickland, and Jennifer Seelig, and son of the late Milton & Celia Seelig (z”l).
Donald Stark. Beloved spouse of Karen Hudesman, father of Robert Stark, Anne Stark Nielsen & Clay Nielsen, Jamie & Alex Wilsie, Andrea & Jordan Lott, Amanda Wolf & Ian Gillingham, and grandfather of nine.
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VISION Temple De Hirsch Sinai leads the community in Reform Jewish thought and practice, enriching the lives of our members and our community as we explore our Jewish possibilities together.
MISSION Temple De Hirsch Sinai serves a large, diverse, multi-campus Reform Jewish congregation in the greater Seattle area and provides leadership in promoting Jewish ethical and moral concepts. We uphold the traditional values of our historic congregation and strive to create a progressive and contemporary Jewish environment providing worship, education, lifecycle events, community building, and community service opportunities to all of our members.
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SCHOLAR IN RESIDENCE & BERNBAUM FAMILY LECTURE
Rabbi Jeff Salkin
“God is so invited to my bat mitzvah.” Or, bar mitzvah — or however you want to write it, or say it. Almost every American Jewish child goes through this ritual experience. It doesn’t mean what it used to mean. Rabbi Salkin has some new ways of understanding it, based on his bestselling book — Putting God on the Guest List: How to Reclaim the Spiritual Meaning of Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah — and decades of thinking about this core issue in Jewish life.
Sunday, October 26 | 10:00 AM
Seattle campus & streaming online
October 24 | “Praying With Fire”
An interactive learners’ service with Temple’s clergy that blends interpretation and introspection—perfect for newcomers to Judaism and lifelong attendees who are prayer-curious.
October 25 | “How Does It Feel? Bob Dylan and the Jews”
Explore the Jewish echoes in rock’s most iconic and enigmatic singer.
