February Tidings 2024 - Vol. 115, No. 3

Volume 115, No. 3 | 2024/5784 | Spring

Exploring Jewish Life Holiday Celebrations Get ready for Purim and Passover!

Supporting our Teens Building community and camaraderie

Adult Engagement Opportunities Learn and grow this spring!

Because We’re Family Thank you to our Annual Campaign donors!

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S ENI O R L EA D ERS H I P Daniel A. Weiner, Senior Rabbi Avi B. Fine, Associate Rabbi Brett C. Weisman, Assistant Rabbi Lisa D. Horowitz, Executive Director O FFI CERS Alison Handlin, President Michael Ehrenberg, Treasurer & President-Elect Rachel Stoner, Secretary Steve Schwartz, Vice President Aaron Alhadeff, Immediate Past President STA FF Jessie Cunningham, Associate Executive Director Paula Cooper, Director of Membership & Engagement Stacey Frishman Delcau, Director of Education Leah Levy, Director of Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Barb Maduell, Senior Director of Capital Campaign & Major Gifts Hallie Santo, Director of Advancement Rabbi Kate Speizer, Director of Adult Engagement & Endless Opportunities Katy Bourne, Executive Assistant Cornell Ferrell, Program & Events Manager Abigail Gallin, Development Database Coordinator Jennifer Gould, Staff Accountant Vincent Greene, Facilities Lead Talya Kurland, Marketing Manager Rachel Martin, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator Chava Mirel, Artist-in-Residence Ruth Oskolkoff, Office Manager Jennifer Phillips, Executive Assistant to the Clergy Leisha Piha, Assistant Director of Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Rabbi Laura Rumpf, Spirituality & Social Justice Rabbi-in-Residence Marti Russell, Bridge Family Religion School Administrator Meredith Silverman, Assistant Director of Education Emma Silverstein, Development Manager Eian Snyder, Youth Engagement Coordinator Jessie Stott, Assistant Director, Hebrew & Teen Programming Demetrius Washington, Facilities Lead Event Staff: Hope Jose-Day, Eli Winer T EM PL E T I D I NGS Produced quarterly by Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1511 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 323-8486 3850 156th Avenue SE, Bellevue, WA 98006 publications@tdhs-nw.org | www.tdhs-nw.org

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Contents

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Upcoming Events

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Greetings from Our Executive Director

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Letter from Our Board President

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Rabbi’s Corner

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Honorable Menschions

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Welcome New Members

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Memories and Milestones

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B’nai Mitzvah

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Youth Programming

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Adult Education

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Tikkun Olam | Elijah Initiative

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Guest Article | Tikkun Olam: Jewish Music for the High Holidays

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Guest Article | Temple Member Stories

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Capital Campaign Update

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Annual Campaign Update

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Thank You for Giving

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Sacred Journeys

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Zichronam Livracha | Perpetual Yahrzeits

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In Memoriam

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Directory

STAY IN TOUCH Life’s many events are made more joyous—or easier to bear—when shared with a community. Let us know if you have an occasion worthy of marking.

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Upcoming Events SPECIAL EVENTS & SERVICES HIAS Refugee Shabbat Friday, February 2 Join us in Seattle and online as we express our solidarity with the global Jewish movement for refugee protection and welcome.

The War in Israel: Reflecting Back and Looking Ahead Tuesday, February 6 Join Donniel Hartman for a conversation with Rabbi Daniel Weiner about the critical questions of this moment, the obligations of Jewish Peoplehood, the impact on IsraelDiaspora relations, and the moral considerations related to fighting a just war. Visit our website to register!

Repro Shabbat Friday, February 9 We’re proud to participate in the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)’s yearly Shabbat service celebrating the value of reproductive freedom. Join us in Seattle and online!

Purim Festivities Sunday, March 24 You’re invited to our annual Purim celebration! Our Purim Spiel and Festival will take place on Sunday, March 24 in Seattle; tickets go on sale in late February. Stay tuned for more information on Purim events from Sisterhood and The Tribe!

Clergy Institute for Interfaith Learning Thursday, April 11 This annual opportunity for interfaith study and discourse is made possible through the generous support of The Alfred and Tillie Shemanski Trust, the family of Mila and Henry Eisenhardt, and Seattle University. We’re excited to welcome Dr. David Elcott, author of Faith, Nationalism and the Future of Liberal Democracy. Stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

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Please check eTidings or our website for the most up-to-date event information.

Community Passover Seder Tuesday, April 23 We’ll blend our community’s second night Passover celebration with a deepening of our bonds with our friends at FAME, reflecting the historic themes of the season that are so central to both of our communities. Look for more details in March!

RECURRING EVENTS Nefesh L’Nefesh Spousal Support Group Nefesh L’Nefesh (Hebrew for “Soul to Soul”) is a new initiative to support families experiencing the impact of cognitive and memory challenges. Join us monthly on Tuesday mornings for our virtual Spousal Support Group with Carin Mack, MSW. See page 15 for more information.

Upcoming dates: February 20, March 19, April 16.

Pre-ligious School Pre-ligious school is an opportunity for families with children under the age of five to gather together, learn more about Judaism, and bring Judaism into their homes in fresh and meaningful ways.

Upcoming dates: February 11, April 14.

Adult Education Classes | See page 14 Sisterhood this Spring | See page 13

Torah Study Saturdays, 9:30-10:30 AM In-person in Seattle or on Zoom Begin your Shabbat morning with an hour-long interactive study of the week’s Torah’s portion and its implications on our lives. Everyone is welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

LEADERSHIP

Greetings From Our Executive Director

By Lisa D. Horowitz

Dear Friends, I’m delighted to introduce this edition of Tidings, focused on Jewish identity.

In the sad and anxious days since the massacre of October 7, many are both re-examining and recommitting to their own Jewish identity. What does it mean to be Jewish in today’s world? How can we live out our values? What is our responsibility to Israel, and how can we best support its people? And how can we educate our children so that they grow up with a strong and centered Jewish identity?

These are questions many are grappling with, and Temple is here to provide opportunities for you to explore all of these – and more. We just had the honor of welcoming Noa Tishby for the Keller Family Lecture series, and the coming months will offer even more opportunities to hear from renowned speakers: Donniel Hartman of the Hartman Institute will join us in conversation with Rabbi Weiner in the coming days; Dr. David Elcott will join us for the Clergy Institute for Interfaith Learning in April; and we’ll soon be announcing a still-under-construction event on antisemitism with two speakers in May.

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We hope that you will join us for these and the many other opportunities to gather, learn, and participate in these varied facets of Jewish life.

I can’t wait to see you there!

Warmest wishes,

The springtime Jewish holidays and special worship services are another great opportunity to embrace your Jewish identity. We look forward to welcoming Temple members of all ages to our Purim celebration on March 24th, as we retell the timeless story of Queen Esther.

And in April, we invite you to gather around the seder table with us at Passover – or host a seder of your own as part of our Elijah Initiative.

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LEADERSHIP

Letter from Our Board President

By Alison Handlin

AL I SO N HA N DL I N T DHS B OAR D P R E SI DENT

Dear Friends, When I last wrote to you back in November, the Israel-Hamas War had only just begun. Those early weeks felt like a sprint, as we frantically refreshed our news feeds, attended events, and looked for ways to support Israel.

Now, it feels more like we’re running a marathon, as we navigate a new climate of rapidly rising antisemitism.

As we move into this new period of the conflict, there are two constants we can look to for support and hope. One is Temple’s leadership in our community and commitment to supporting all who walk through our doors. I want to acknowledge the Temple clergy and staff who have gone above and beyond these past few months to ensure our congregants feel welcome, supported, and safe.

The second is the spirit of generosity we’ve seen in the Temple community. When we shared news of increasing programming and security costs this past December, you rose to the occasion. Thank you for all you do to support Temple and your fellow members.

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As we look toward spring, I wanted to provide a few additional updates on Temple’s leadership. First, I’d like to share news of a recent Board transition. Brian Quint has resigned as Treasurer and President-Elect, and the Board has unanimously approved Mike Ehrenberg to take up both positions. We’d like to thank Brian for his stewardship of Temple’s resources, and to Mike for stepping in at this important moment. Look for more information on Temple’s 2024 Board elections to come via email in March.

I’m also pleased to share that the search for Temple’s next Executive Director is well underway. We’ve received a few expressions of interest and will be evaluating applications and beginning interviews soon.

Spring is always an exciting time at Temple, and I hope you will take advantage of the many programs we have to offer in the coming months. I look forward to seeing you there!

Warmly,

LEADERSHIP

Rabbi’s Corner

By Rabbi Brett C. Weisman

Judaism, like an effervescent wellspring, provides a seemingly eternal source of tradition, stories, and experiences. For

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over 3,500 years, Judaism has coursed through history, traversing an ever-changing landscape of culture, time and space. Morphing and adapting, Judaism seamlessly evolves yet maintains its core essence, offering an invitation to us all to immerse ourselves in its seemingly infinite depth.

The mosaic of Judaism—the spiritual, educational, or otherwise—is not just life-giving, but life-affirming.

Living Jewishly nourishes the community, increases our compassion for one another, and encourages ethical living. Living Jewishly urges us to live lives full of joy and meaning as we prepare the next generation for their own contributions toward the upward march of humanity.

In this spirit of digging deeper, I will conclude with how proud I am of our efforts to establish communities within our community via our newly-minted “small groups” effort, Connections @ Temple. I believe Connections @ Temple will serve as the launch point for so many important cultural, spiritual, recreational, and educational opportunities for connection and community.

There’s one particular holiday that I think combines the joys and uplift that Judaism provides.

Purim is existential, it is an opportunity to give gifts and tzedakah, and it encourages each Jew to be proud of themselves, to stand up for themselves, and see themselves as the hero of their own journey. This Purim, let us dive deeper and beyond the perceived pediatric holiday of popcorn and carnival games. Let us ask ourselves what it really means to be Jewish. Let us find the strength to find our own voice in this conversation that has lasted 3,500 years.

Let us be like Mordecai and Esther: bold, brave, and curious. And let us acknowledge that, in the words of the Megillah, “Who knows, perhaps you have attained your position for just such a moment as trying as this.”

(Esther 4:14)

Sunday Morning Schmooze | Sundays at 10:00 AM on both campuses Bringing kids to Religion School on Sunday morning? Stick around and schmooze with other Temple families. Bagels and coffee are ready by 10:00 AM - join us!

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HONORABLE MENSCHIONS

Making an Impact Mazel tov to Estie Spike for receiving HUC-JIR’s Teaching Impact Fellowship! Estie teaches at BFRS (4th grade Sunday in Bellevue and 5th/6th grade Hebrew during the week), and frequently joins us as a cantorial soloist at Shabbat services.

Light, Latkes, and Leadership Many thanks to Temple Sisterhood for generously sponsoring our Chanukah preneg on December 8th. To learn more about sponsorships at Temple, see page 7.

The Sisterhood team at the Chanukah preneg.

Supporting Temple Parents Thank you to Laurie Bernbaum for her generous support of our annual Bernbaum Family Lecture, and to Dr. Lisa Miller for sharing her wisdom with our community this past October.

Dr. Lisa Miller was our 2023 Bernbaum Family Lecture speaker.

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NEW MEMBERS

A Very Warm Welcome!

Welcome to our newest Temple members, who have joined from from October 1-December 31, 2023.

Katherine and Steve Berman Beth Blum and Jonathan Herzog Noah and Bibiane Choi Dmitri Erenciuc and Kristina Popovich Sandra Kurjiaka

Jacob Margolis Matthew Owens Andrew and Jennifer Rosenthal Alberto and Tracy Sutton

Sponsorships at Temple

Did you know that many of our “preneg” events are sponsored by individuals?

Temple offers many opportunities for individuals, businesses, and other groups to sponsor a wide variety of events and services.

For example, the wine and challah for many Shabbat gatherings are generously paid for by the families celebrating a bar or bat mitzvah that weekend.

You can also sponsor events and services as a group!

We are especially grateful to Temple Sisterhood for sponsoring our latke preneg at Shabbat Chanukah, and to both Temple Sisterhood and Brotherhood for supporting our High Holy Day services.

If you or your small businesses are interested in sponsorship at Temple, please contact Emma Silverstein, Development Manager, at esilverstein@tdhs-nw.org or (206) 492-5260.

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MEMORIES & MILESTONES

Children under five and their parents start their Jewish journeys at Pre -ligious Schoo l on the Seattle Campus

3rd grade Hebrew students review their Hebrew letters while baking with Morah Linda

5th graders help to lead t’fillah (pr

ayer) in Bellevue

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FALL/WINTER 2023

bi Fine Chava Mirel, Rabbi Weisman, and Rab ice lead our Chanukah Havdalah serv

Rabbi Laura Rump f leads a creative Chanukah workshop through the Jewish Studio Project

brates rtunities cele o p p O s s le h d En ple B’nai Tora m e T t a h a k Chanu

Rabbi Weiner greets mother and daughter Dana Azose and Bobbie Stern before Endless Opportunities’ event with Hello Robin

Bellevue kindergarteners

learn about the holiday

s with Morah Stacey

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B’NAI MITZVAH

LAUREN SARA HANDALY

MILES WACKSMAN

Lauren Sara Handaly will become a bat mitzvah on February 10, 2024. Lauren is the daughter of Adam & Robin Handaly and the sister of Connor Handaly. She is the granddaughter of Stan Handaly & Pamela Goral, Shirley Handaly (z”l), and Edna Mantha. Lauren is a 7th grader at Chinook Middle School. She enjoys volleyball, skiing, spending time with friends, and going to summer camp. For her mitzvah project, Lauren is leading volunteer activities at Aegis Senior Living, specializing in balloon volleyball and bingo.

Miles Wacksman will become a bar mitzvah on March 16, 2024.

Miles is the son of Jeremy & Lucy Wacksman. He is the brother of Eli Wacksman. Miles is a 7th grader at University Prep. He enjoys playing piano, basketball, water skiing, and snow skiing.

JACK SCHOEN Jack Schoen will become a bar mitzvah on March 2, 2024. Jack is the son of Darren & Marisa Schoen. He is the grandson of Roger & Pamela Powell and Neil (z”l) & Wendy Schoen. He is the nephew of Kim Schoen. Jack is in the 7th grade at University Prep.

He enjoys playing soccer, trombone, gaming, and playing with his two cats, Blueberry and Milo. For his mitzvah project, Jack is fundraising for Paws, an animal care and wildlife rehabilitation shelter.

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SHOSHANA BLUE BARNWELL Shoshana Blue Barnwell will become a bat mitzvah on March 30, 2024. Shoshana is the daughter of Jason Barnwell & Sara Smucker Barnwell. She is the granddaughter of Ellen Rouse, Val Rouse, Arden Smucker, Sue Smucker, Susan Barnwell, and Thomas Barnwell. Shoshana is a 6th grader at Eastside Preparatory School. She enjoys reading, spending time with friends, building things, and playing sports, such as volleyball and basketball. For her mitzvah project, Shoshana is raising money for Best Friends Animal Society by making and selling dog biscuits through her business, Yip Yap’s Yum Yums.

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GABRIEL HARRISON GORELIK Gabriel Harrison Gorelik will become a bar mitzvah on April 6, 2024. Gabe is the son of Julia & Ilya David Gorelik and the brother of Jake Gorelik. He is the grandson of Richard & Sharon Rudin and Anatoly & Irene Gorelik. Gabe is a 7th grader at TOPS K-8.

He enjoys playing tennis, drums, and video games, drawing, and spending time with his family, friends, and Rylan, the family dog. For his mitzvah project, Gabe is volunteering for Jewish Family Service and is raising funds for Israel and Ukraine.

JACOB WILLIAM GORELIK Jacob William Gorelik will become a bar mitzvah on April 6, 2024. Jake is the son of Julia & Ilya David Gorelik and the brother of Gabe Gorelik. He is the grandson of Richard & Sharon Rudin and Anatoly & Irene Gorelik. Jake is a 7th grader at TOPS K-8. He enjoys playing tennis, clarinet, and video games, chatting with friends, and spending time with his family and Rylan, the family dog. For his mitzvah project, Jake is volunteering for Jewish Family Service and is raising funds for Israel and Ukraine.

JACK JOSEPH KEZNER Jack Joseph Kezner will become a bar mitzvah on April 20, 2024.

Jack is the son of Dan & Jamie Kezner and the brother of Henry Kezner. He is the grandson of Laurie & Randy Koehler, Nancy Kezner & Mike Krebs, and the late Larry Kezner (z”l). Jack is a 7th grader at Islander Middle School. He enjoys baseball, football, and skiing.

MELANTHE ELIOT Melanthe Eliot will become a bat mitzvah on May 4, 2024.

Melanthe is the daughter of Seth & Danielle Eliot and the sister of Merrick Eliot. She is the granddaughter of Clark & Gloria (z”l) Eliot. Melanthe is a 7th grader at the Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning. She enjoys drawing, playing video games, and reading. For her mitzvah project, Melanthe is working with animals.

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YOUTH PROGRAMMING

Supporting our Teens in Difficult Times

By Jessie Stott, Assistant Director, Hebrew & Teen Programming

As the situation in Israel continues to develop and antisemitism rises around the world, we have committed ourselves to continuing to run programs for our teens to learn and process together. Here are just a few examples of ways we’re supporting our teens: •

WE HAVE HELD OPEN SPACES during local high school walk-out days to give our teens a safe space to connect with each other, ask questions, and reflect.

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Our weekly high school class, TDSY TUESDAY, has devoted this semester to learning about the conflict and how to handle antisemitism that we encounter. Prior to attending the vigil on October 10th together as a class, we met to discuss the conflict and what impacts it may have on us as a Jewish people. We have continued our class with the monthly topics of “Why Jew?” (Why be Jewish) and “HOLY Conflict” (how to manage conflict) where we’ve discussed how we can continue to feel connected to Judaism in a world that often isn’t accepting, and how to deal with internal and external conflicts in our lives.

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We’ve been joined by Charlotte Korchak to LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CONFLICT and weekly guest speaker John Michael Graves from StandWithUs to give us up-to-the-minute updates about Israel. We plan on continuing to offer open, safe spaces for our teens and community.

We welcome 9th-12th graders at any point in the year to join our weekly TDSY Tuesday classes or any of our programs. Please reach out to Jessie Stott at jstott@tdhs-nw.org if you are interested.

BELLEVUE Third Friday of the Month | 5:30 PM

SEATTLE Fourth Friday of the Month | 5:30 PM

SEATTLE Shabbat for Everyone Monthly at 10 AM

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Join Sisterhood for lots of fun events throughout the Winter and Spring!

Check your email and eTidings for details.

Temple offers many opportunities to connect with people who share your interests and concerns.

Mahjong - Sundays during Religion School Seattle - March 3, April 14 Bellevue - February 25, March 17, April 21

TAPUZIM: A JEWISH LGBTQ+ GROUP

Bi-monthly book club

CALLING ALL SKIERS!

Celebrate Purim with Sisterhood in March

We’re organizing a ski trip for Temple members! Join us on February 18. To RSVP email Rabbi Weisman at bsweisman@tdhs-nw.org.

Questions or want to get involved with Sisterhood?

Contact us at sisterhood@tdhs-nw.org.

Join us on the first Saturday of the month for lunch on the Seattle Campus. Email Rabbi Fine at afine@tdhs-nw.org to RSVP or learn more.

Scan the QR to learn more about Connections @ Temple

Temple Brotherhood is about building community, strengthening Jewish knowledge, embodying Jewish values, and so much more. We hope you will participate in and support our upcoming events for the benefit of TDHS and the Greater Seattle Jewish community.

Join our Facebook group!

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES Endless Opportunities is a community-wide partnership between Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Congregation Beth Shalom, Congregation Kol Ami, Jewish Family Service, Kline Galland, Temple Beth Am and Temple B’nai Torah, staffed by Rabbi Kate Speizer. Our events, which take place four times a month, are designed for older adults, and are both educational and social.

For details visit the Endless Opportunities page on tdhs-nw.org

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ADULT EDUCATION & ENGAGEMENT OPP ORTUNITIES

Upcoming Opportunites INTRO TO JUDAISM CLASS Thursdays at 7:00 PM, Feb 1-May 16 Seattle Campus Youth Lounge & Zoom “Introduction to Judaism” offers a basic foundation in Judaism covering topics including history, theology, holidays, and prayer. It is designed for people considering conversion to Judaism, interfaith couples, and Jews-by-birth who want a refresher course. Temple De Hirsch Sinai and the Union for Reform Judaism jointly sponsor this course.

Visit our website to learn more!

Endless Opportunities mahjong program at the Stroum Jewish Community Center

MAHJONG WITH TEMPLE SISTERHOOD Join Sisterhood twice a month as we play mahjong on Sunday mornings in both Seattle and Bellevue! All skill levels are welcome – bring your card and we will provide the sets. Or just come to learn!

Upcoming dates: Bellevue: February 25, March 17, April 21 Seattle: February 4, March 3, April 14 Chosen Meeple hosted by Matthew Titelbaum on Sundays in Seattle

CHOSEN MEEPLE Sundays at 10:00 AM Seattle Campus Foyer Drop by and join us for board games on the Seattle Campus! Learn some new games and get to know other Temple members in a fun and relaxed environment.

Although this overlaps with religion school, you don’t have to be a BFRS parent to play. All are welcome!

Upcoming dates: February 11, February 25, March 10, April 14

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JEWISH COMMUNITY LOBBY DAY IN OLYMPIA Thursday, February 15 at 8:30 AM Join your Jewish community as we gather for Lobby Day in Olympia! Whether you’re a first-time advocate or an experienced lobbyist, this is your chance to actively participate in the democratic process. Contact Aliza Mossman at alizam@jewishinseattle.org with questions.

PURIM CELEBRATION Sunday, March 24 at 10:00 AM Our annual Purim celebration isn’t just for kids! Join us on the Seattle Campus for our Purim Spiel and a brunch for adults, sponsored by Temple Sisterhood.

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CLERGY INSTITUTE FOR INTERFAITH LEARNING Thursday, April 11 at 9:30 AM This annual opportunity for interfaith study and discourse is made possible through the generous support of The Alfred and Tillie Shemanski Trust, the family of Mila and Henry Eisenhardt, and Seattle University. We’re excited to welcome Dr. David Elcott, author of Faith, Nationalism and the Future of Liberal Democracy. Stay tuned for registration information coming soon!

COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 PM We’ll blend our community’s second night Passover celebration with a deepening of our bonds with our friends at FAME, reflecting the historic themes of the season that are so central to both of our communities.

Look for more details in March!

A Community of Care, Support & Hope Nefesh L’Nefesh is a new group at Temple supporting families navigating cognitive and memory challenges. Please join us on Zoom for our monthly Spousal Support Group, facilitated

by Carin Mack, MSW. These virtual meetings will take place at 10:30 AM on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

Scan the QR code or visit templedehirschsinai.org to sign up

For more information about our monthly Spousal Support Group, please contact Carin Mack at socialwkr@comcast.net.

For general questions or to join our confidential mailing list, please contact Jennifer Phillips at jphillips@tdhs-nw.org.

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TIKKUN OLAM

Tikkun Olam Update

By Rabbi Avi B. Fine

Soon, we will recount the story of Esther during our joyous Purim celebrations. Esther is first introduced to the reader as “Hadassah.” But instead of using her Hebrew name, the text refers to her as “Esther.” In fact, one understanding of the name “Esther” is that it is derived from the Hebrew word meaning “to hide.” For much of the story, Esther hides her Jewish identity. Yet, when the moment demands it, she reveals her hidden Jewishness to save our people.

Elijah Initiative Passover Seder hosted by Carla Merkow.

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Many of us today must choose when to reveal our Jewish identity and when to keep it hidden. Some of us may not feel so comfortable sharing our Jewishness publicly. No matter how it manifests, Esther reminds us that Jewish identity – and being proud of that identity – is a critical part of our tradition. Through our Tikkun Olam (social justice) initiatives and other partnerships this spring, we provide opportunities for building Jewish identity through our actions and strive to foster space for all.

We are excited to once again provide the opportunity to share your Passover meal with someone new with our Elijah Initiative. We created this initiative, of course, in the spirit of Elijah himself: Every seder, we open our doors to the prophet, inviting the stranger to share in our gathering. By connecting willing hosts with eager guests, we create a community where we can

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express our Jewishness together. If you are interested in hosting or attending a seder through this program, keep an eye out for an email regarding registration soon!

“The Elijah Initiative was a great opportunity for us to connect with other members of Temple for attending a Passover Seder. Our hosts were very generous and gracious and we had a wonderful time with them. We loved tasting and sharing the wonderful foods from everyone. As well as having an informative and joyful evening. The evening was definitely something we won’t forget.”

as part of our Welcome Circle initiative. This program, supported by the work of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), allows us to not only help a family in need find their own community here in Seattle, but to encourage them to boost their engagement in our Jewish community.

We are also thrilled to begin partnering with Seattle’s Dreamcoat Initiative, an organization focused on building a robust community of Jews of all backgrounds throughout the Pacific Northwest.

With their help, we hope to challenge stereotypes and prove that Jewish identity comes in many forms. All are welcome in Judaism and at Temple.

– Saul de Nova Caballero In keeping with our Jewish value of welcoming the stranger, we will also soon be hosting a refugee family

A CELEBRATION OF FREEDOM

Community SeDeR Tuesday, April 23 MORE DETAILS TO COME IN MARCH!

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GUEST ARTICLE

Tikkun Olam: Jewish Music for the High Holidays

By Stephen Kalm, Cantorial Soloist

Five years ago, Rabbi Weiner, Doug Cleveland and I discussed the possibility of creating a recording of High Holiday selections specific to TDHS. I prepared an initial program, schedule, and budget for a recording that would take place Seattle. Unfortunately, this all became moot with the advent of the pandemic, and we decided to put the project on hold.

During the Fall of 2021, I applied for and was granted a semester’s sabbatical from teaching at the University of Montana to complete this project the following Fall. My idea was to make the recording in our Music Recital Hall at the university that had served so well for the streaming for High Holiday services during the pandemic. This would also allow me to sing with the UM Chamber Chorale, as well as with several outstanding faculty musicians, and work with an excellent recording engineer who was intimately familiar with the Music Recital Hall’s acoustics.

Rabbi Weiner and Doug Cleveland were excited by this idea, and in early November 2022, we made the recording during three separate sessions. We had the recording produced and distributed by Gothic Records on the recommendation of Doug Cleveland, who had organ recordings with this company.

We titled the resulting album Tikkun Olam: Jewish Music for the High Holidays.

Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) was recorded at UM’s Music Recital Hall and features UM faculty artists Margaret Baldridge, Anne Basinski, Barbara Blegen, Adam Collins, Jennifer Cooper, Aneta Panusz, and the UM Chamber Chorale under the direction of Coreen Duffy and UM alum Angela Dailey. The recording is available at Gothic Records and can also be found on the Spotify, Amazon and Apple Music

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streaming platforms as well as NAXOS. If you subscribe to one of these platforms and would like to view the online booklet, please use the QR code below and click on the recording cover. You can read Rabbi Weiner’s lovely introduction, translations of the prayers, bios and photos of the performers, and even some photos of TDHS! In early February, compact disks will be available through the website and in stores.

It has been an honor and a privilege for me to serve as a Cantorial Soloist at Temple De Hirsch Sinai for the past 20 years. I feel lucky to have worked with many wonderful clergy and staff, collaborated with outstanding musicians, and interacted with such a welcoming and supportive congregation. This recording

was an act of love and faith for all its participants, and I am grateful to Rabbi Weiner, my musical collaborators, and the TDHS community for the opportunity to offer it to you.

Scan the QR to purchase the album from Gothic Records

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“I’ve found a home here and get to keep making it my own.”

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GUEST ARTICLE

Temple Member Stories: Forging a Path

By Angela Rothman

The first time I held a velvet-wrapped Torah scroll in my arms was the Shabbat morning before meeting with my beit din panel. I held on tightly, worried I’d drop this treasure

ongoing practice. I’ve found a home here and get to keep making it my own. I fell in love with the questions, values, books, and wrestling with God that Judaism requires. I get to create my own meaning, struggle, and joy in the process of being a Jew for the rest of my life.

and marveling at how light it felt. I wasn’t “officially” a Jew yet, but nevertheless, the TDHS community trusted me to carry the scroll to be greeted by the congregation.

One of the great joys about entering into community with all of you at TDHS is I get to build ideas about living a Jewish life based on what I learn from each person. For instance, the Torah Study community is one of my favorite spaces at Temple, and the people have grown to mean so much to me after only attending for a year. The Saturday morning gathering is a space of certainty for me in a stressful world. In that space, I feel free to ask questions, argue about meaning or interpretations, and co-create Jewish lives with friends.

Like some of you, I’m a congregation member who grew up in an interfaith home. I was raised Catholic, but embarked on a search for the religious practice that felt truly authentic to me. Spending my college experience at Oregon Hillel empowered me to join the Introduction to Judaism class TDHS offered when I first moved to Seattle. The class opened up a world of Jewish tradition, canon, holidays, and beliefs that continue to feel so right. Taking the class, making friends, visiting other synagogues around the city, reflecting on Israel, and building a Jewish spiritual community allowed my searching spiritual puzzle piece to slot into place.

That feeling led me to work with the Temple rabbis to start the conversion process. I completed the formal process in April 2023, but building a Jewish life is an

In this chaotic world we live in, our lives are for figuring out a path through that uncertainty together. I look forward to walking that path with all of you.

Share your story in a future issue of Tidings! Email publications@tdhs-nw.org.

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DEVELOPMENT

Capital Campaign Update

By Aaron Alhadeff and Laurie Minsk, Campaign Co-chairs

the future. These long-term improvements will be above and beyond the immediate measures Temple already is taking to enhance security.

We continue to be so inspired by the many members who are so generously supporting Temple’s capital campaign since we started fundraising in the Fall of 2022 – raising almost $16 million toward our goal.

It has been wonderful to hear from Temple members—both new to our congregation or part of a family who has called Temple home for many generations—why Temple has mattered so much in their lives, and what their hopes and dreams are for Temple’s future. Please know that we intend to reach out to everyone in the community in the coming year and look forward to learning about your Temple journey.

Of course, please reach out to us now if you’re ready to make a gift!

Guided by Rabbi Weiner’s vision and feedback from the community, the intent has always been to make the 16th Avenue part of the Seattle campus more vibrant, welcoming, and accessible to reflect how we worship, learn, and connect now vs. in 1960 when the construction of the sanctuary, foyer, and entry plaza was completed.

Our campus improvements will also allow us more flexibility, to easily reconfigure our space for innovative programs and contemporary worship styles while preserving the majesty of our iconic core. At the same time, only when we feel safe will we be able to be creative in our vision for change. That is why the project includes upgrades to security and other infrastructure investments that will make our 64-year-old building sustainable for

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The current rise in antisemitism makes these “unseen” improvements more important than we could have ever imagined when we started planning for the campaign. Now more than ever, our members and the greater community are turning to Temple in greater numbers, whether to attend a communitywide vigil and hear national experts, to worship and gather, or just to seek solace and comfort. The improvements we are making to the Seattle facility will insure that Temple will be here to support our community for generations to come.

In the months since October 7, new people of all ages have walked through our Seattle campus doors, some sharing with us that they’ve not been to synagogue since childhood. They’ve come to make their Judaism a priority and to connect with each other.

Whether you are one of these newcomers or have been a member for generations, this is the “why and why now” of our campaign.

We are always available to answer questions and would love to hear from you!

Aaron Alhadeff, Campaign Co-Chair aalhadeff@elttaes.com Laurie Minsk, Campaign Co-Chair lminsk@msn.com Barb Maduell, Senior Director of Capital Campaign and Major Gifts bmaduell@tdhs-nw.org

DEVELOPMENT

A Message of Gratitude Following a Season of Tzedakah

By Emma Silverstein, Development Manager

As we entered the year 5784 last September, we also launched our annual fundraising campaign – Because We’re Family. In

Thank you to this year’s matchmakers:

keeping with the tradition of tzedakah, you – our Temple family – rose to the occasion and supported our mission with your generous donations. And with the help of our amazing matchmakers, your gifts had twice the impact!

Thank you!

The Alhadeff Family

Throughout the campaign, you gave to one of four funds that spoke to your personal values: High Holy Days (General Support), Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool, Siegal Tikkun Olam, and Endless Opportunities. In doing so, you ensure that both our seniors and littles have access to great educational resources. You support new opportunities to repair our world, both locally and abroad. You create unique events for our young adult members to make new friends.

Donna Richman and Mike Ehrenberg

In short, your gifts help our community connect more deeply with Judaism and with one other.

Following the tragic events in Israel on October 7, Temple has renewed our commitment to providing healing, peace, and connection through our services and programs. The Jewish people are not unfamiliar with tragedy and have always relied strongly on their connections to one another and to their faith in hard times. Remember that Temple will always be here to provide comfort to you, in both good times and bad.

Perhaps most importantly, your gifts to this year’s Annual Campaign will allow us to provide more robust security so that all who walk through our doors

The Bridge Family The Loeb Family Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz Karen and Gary Schwartz feel safe. In December, we launched a special appeal given the increased costs of security personnel and infrastructure. This mini-campaign was a huge success, and we are so appreciative of your quick and strong response. The safety of our community has always been a top priority at Temple, and as we continue to expand our programming, welcome more people into our spaces, and cope with the recent rise in antisemitism, we are more committed to security than ever before.

In spring, we emerge from our hibernation brought on by the “Big Dark” of Seattle’s winter, embracing longer days and fresh opportunities. Temple looks forward to the introduction of a new season filled with expanded programming and more gatherings, both for you and because of you.

We are so deeply grateful that you chose to support Temple this fall and winter. Thank you again for being part of our Temple family.

Thank you to our JRM community for your generous contributions to this year’s Chai Five Club!

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Thank You

Thank you to the following members and friends whose gifts strengthen every area of Temple life. This year’s gifts to the Annual Campaign – Because We’re Family are listed under each of the funds that were included in the campaign: High Holy Days Fund, Endless Opportunities Program Fund, Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Fund, and Siegal Tikkun Olam (Social Justice) Fund. Thank you to those who made additional gifts to our Security Fund.

Temple De Hirsch Sinai thanks the following donors for their leadership support of $5,000 or more: Alaskan Copper and Brass to the Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Fund Alfred and Tillie Shemanski Testamentary Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee to the General Fund The Bob and Bobbi Bridge Jewish Teachers Endowment of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to the Bob and Bobbi Bridge Teacher Endowment Fund The Bridge Family to the High Holy Days Fund Janice and John Casserd to the High Holy Days Fund in memory of Denise Rousso Lewis and Lisa Horowitz to the High Holy Days Fund Lois Mayers to the High Holy Days Fund Pete Parsons to the Security Fund Sidney Pinch Fund at Seattle Foundation to the General Fund Robins Nest Family Foundation to the General Fund Kermit and Judy Rosen to the Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Fund The Rita and Herbert Rosen Family Foundation to the General Fund The Karen and Gary Schwartz Foundation to the High Holy Days Fund Sisterhood of Temple De Hirsch Sinai to the General Fund Steven and Roberta Small to the General Fund in honor of Jessie Stott Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner to the High Holy Days Fund For privacy purposes, discretionary fund contributions of any size are listed below.

BENJAMIN ZUKOR CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND

BRIDGE FAMILY RELIGION SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP

CHAVA MIREL DISCRETIONARY FUND

DOBRIN EDUCATION FUND

In Honor of

In Appreciation of

In Memory of

Noah Fenton Ella Masin Owen Leonard Lucy Sternberg Charlotte Young Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner

Chava Mirel Bob and Bobbi Bridge Donna Richman and Mike Ehrenberg Marla Gundle

Gabriella Miller Sadie Person Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner

Jack Policar Jack and Michele Zukor

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In Honor of

Gifts Received September 16, 2023 to January 4, 2024 | THANK YOU FOR GIVING

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FUND Donation

Anonymous Letty Cherry Matt Crevin Karen Dixon Robert and Elise Ende Jordan and Elizabeth Friedman Stan FriedmanM Jack and Elinor Goldberg Nicole Herskowitz and John Lamb William D. Hochberg Nizan Manor Susan MatalonM Eric Matson Berta Seltzer Barbara Sternoff Herb and Isabel Stusser Brad and Julie Turner Sharon Wehl In Honor of

Ellen Hendin Marjorie Schnyder and Kenneth Astrein In Memory of

Adele Golub Stanley Golub Bernie Harris Maxine Harris Carol and Andy Harris Ruth King Eileen Rubenstein FLASH CAMP SCHOLARSHIP Donation

David and Meredith Silverman FREEMAN KOL NIDRE FUND In Memory of

Faye Zaglin Nanette and Melvin Freeman GALANTE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP In Honor of

Lois Mayers Raymond and Jeanette Galante GENERAL FUND Donation

Anonymous (2) Diana Barnes and Michael McKinlay

Mark and Susan Cohn Leigh HaldemanM Stephen and Sylvia Harrison Luesa Healy Stanley and Elizabeth Herring Joshua Hirschland Jane Isenberg Beverly Kashino Barry and Jill McCaffrey Alice and Don PorterM The Prince Family Maria M. RyanM Nina SandersM Jeff and Julie Schoenfeld Bobbie Stern The Tacher Family Fund Sojourner Truth In Appreciation of

Jessie Stott Steven and Roberta Small In Honor of

Kian Kalsi Jennifer Lee and Karan Kalsi Lois Mayers Lynne and Brad Smith Luke Wigren Carl Wigren In Memory of

Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Larry and Lea Hamlin Jack and Alison Handlin Brian and Nancy Quint and Family Betty Abrams Meyers Dina Alhadeff and Jay Long Betty Reva Abrams Maureen and Joel Benoliel Julia Cooper Mike and Bonnie Cohen and Family Lisa Kranseler and the WSJHS Board of Directors Mel and Leena Sturman Julia Cooper-Sturman Scott Bender Carleton Herer Harriet Herer Lynne and Brad Smith Joyce Kligerman Leon and Ellen Taranto Sandra Nudelman Gary Groth and Michael Hammerschmidt Vivian Silver Hilal Shaath

Natalie Smith Stan Smith Lynne and Brad Smith HARRIET MEYERS ELEVATOR FUND In Memory of

Roberta “Bobbie” Bender Jack Meyers Marv and Rebecca Meyers Yahrzeit of

Frank H. Arndt Bea and Harvey Kriloff HIGH HOLY DAYS FUND Donation

Anonymous (5) Ari and Elena Alhadeff Keith and Tanya Alter Deborah AndersonM Tiffany Ashton Diana Barnes and Michael McKinlay Barbara Barokas and Family Steve and Jody Bellar Robert and Debbie Bensussen Dan and Linda Bledsoe Marc and Leah Boman Megan E. Bond Linda Brandeis Terry and Mark Brashem Dorothy Bullitt Joseph Caggiano and Kathleen Sullivan Bobbi Chamberlin and Don Shifrin Alex and Libby Chessin Stacey Delcau Stephanie Dermont Fred and Harriette Dorkin Daniel and Wendy Dubrow Susann and Don Edmond Claire Fite The Gallin Family Sheri and Omri Gazitt Debbie and Stan Geddes Lowell and Leslie Geller Sandy and Ken Glass Bruce and Elaine Goldstein Jessica Piha-Graftstein and Mitch Graftstein The Gurin/Moreland Family Steve and Reyna Gustav Erin Hart Dan and Carolyn Hathaway Luesa Healy

Rabbi Norman and Peggy Hirsh Garrett and Rachel Hyman Ron and Gail Irving Deb and Mark Kadish Gary and Wendy Kaplan Isaac and Jessica Kato Matthew and Emmi Kearns Leslie Amira and Allan Kligerman Raymond and Nataly Kluger Robert and Lori Kraft Robert and Sherry LaMacchia Catherine Lanham Ellen C. Laschansky Debbie and Steve Lawson Steve and Marcia Lazoff Jan Levy Bryan and Carol Leyton John and Paula Loewy Sabrina Lowney Robert M. Malin Fryma Mantel Natalie and Jerome Margolis Betty Anne and Allen McCall Lee Meyers Melanie and Jeff Miller Carol Neiman Haidee Neiman Ruth Oskolkoff Peggy J. Printz Charlene Polyansky Donna Richman and Michael Ehrenberg Karen Robins Jimmy Rogers Alan and Norma Rosenthal Ferne Ross Hallie Santo Marisa Shoen Michael E. Schwab Ronn and Linda Seligman Vicki Robbins and Rocky Silverman David and Meredith Silverman David and Emma Silverstein Ann Singer Jason and Andrea Sirota Craig and Liz Spiezle Harris and Estelle Sprincin Ed and Fran Spring Margie and Ben Starnes Dave and Marcie Stone Zach and Corinne Stroum Gary and Helen Teper Elisa Thomases

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THANK YOU FOR GIVING | Gifts Received September 16, 2023 to January 4, 2024

Dennis and Diane Warshal Joel and Rebecca WebbM Cynthia Shultz-Williams and Andrew Williams Ken and Gloria Wolfe Larry and Marilyn Zommick In Honor of

Rabbi Avi Fine Brent Kremen Lawrence Smith Fran and Bob Smith In Memory of

Laz M. Lazarus Trish Mizrahi and Gene LaPorte William Schatz Barbara Schatz JENNIFER ROSEN MEADE PRESCHOOL FUND Donation

Anonymous Gayle and Joe Carrol The Civins-Azoulai Family Richard and Marcy Cohen Robert and Elise Ende Garrett and Jessica Fenton Kenneth Fern Todd and Jennifer Greenberg Aaron and Marissa Kraft The Krell Family Georges Krinker Sam and Leah Levy Brian and Rachel Lowinger Michael and Elaine Moshcatel Traci and William Pranzini Benjamin and Nicole Reinhardsen Donna Richman and Mike Ehrenberg Lauren Roon and Violet Hammer The Rubinstein Family Ilene and Rory Santo Josh Schaer and Jamie Andrus Cliff and Jessica Smolinsky Koltin, Marisa, Ethan, Jason, and Zara Stratiner Justin and Kaitlyn Wald Halli and Brett Waldbaum Michael and Marcia Wiviott Katherine Zinger and Corey Miller

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In Honor of

The Teachers of JRM Rabbi Brett Weisman In Memory of

Betty Abrams Gayle and Joe Carrol Annette Fisher Bob Rogers Eleanor Rogers Jennifer Rosen Meade Sophia Ciserella Andrew Meade Onti Rosen Denise Rousso Jonathan and Stacie Stutz Yahrzeit of

Dawne Carrol Estrea Bensussen Gayle and Joe Carrol and Family Lawrence Fisher Muriel Fisher Annette Fisher Daniel Lewis Jan and Steve Lewis KELLER FAMILY LECTURE SERIES FUND Donation

The Howard and Frances Keller Foundation KENNY WALDBAUM MEMORIAL AWARD FUND In Honor of

John Muscatel Cindy and Gary Stratiner Susan Waldbaum In Memory of

Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Rodney and Nina Waldbaum Lois Barde Mac Sprincin Rodney and Nina Waldbaum and Family Yahrzeit of

Sidney M. Golub Cindy and Gary Stratiner Susan Waldbaum Danny Lewis Cindy and Gary Stratiner Helene Sprincin Cindy and Gary Stratiner Susan Waldbaum

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Helene Waldbaum Sprincin Rodney, Nina, and David Waldbaum Fannie Stratiner Abe Tarshis Cindy and Gary Stratiner Alan Waldbaum Cindy and Gary Stratiner Susan Waldbaum

RABBI AVI FINE DISCRETIONARY FUND

MARTY BRIDGE CAMPERSHIP FUND

In Appreciation of

Yahrzeit of

Edith Golub Stanley Golub Carol and Andy Harris and Family Robert Rogers Eleanor Rogers Lillian Rosenberg Carol and Andy Harris

In Appreciation of

Rabbi Avi Fine Bob and Bobbi Bridge Brian Green Jessica Schauffer RABBI LAURA RUMPF DISCRETIONARY FUND Rabbi Laura Rumpf Bob and Bobbi Bridge RABBI KATE SPEIZER DISCRETIONARY FUND Donation

Brian Green Sojourner Truth RABBI DANIEL WEINER DISCRETIONARY FUND Donation

MEMORIAL BOOK FUND Donation

Fran and Ed Spring MERIELLE EASTERN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD FUND In Memory of

Merielle Eastern Trish Mizrahi and Gene LaPorte Yahrzeit of

S. Merielle Eastern Joseph Eastern PRUZAN-ABRAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION CAMP KALSMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND In Memory of

Betty Abrams Jean and Harris Klein Ann Singer Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Bobbe and Jonathan Bridge Miriam Friedman Elizabeth Abrams Pam Stusser and Ken Ahroni Sybil Tall Harriette and Fred Dorkin

Mark and Terry Brashem Bob and Bobbi Bridge Congregation Beth Shalom Leslie and Lowell Geller Steven and Fredda Goldfarb Brian Green Herzl-Ner Tamid Jewish Family Service Karen Mayers Liebman and Henry Liebman Quiring Monuments Mimi, Leslie, and Jack Rosen Stan and Michele Rosen and Family Ferne Ross Marc and Leslie Rousso Beatrice and Howard Seelig Marvin Stern Temple Beth Or In Appreciation of

Rabbi Daniel Weiner Brian Dolgoff, Debi Hamil, and Lynn Dolgoff Bruce and Joanne Glant Steven Goldfarb In Honor of

Bill and Marianne Bundren Larry Kahn Jackie and Mort Herman Ferne Ross

Gifts Received September 16, 2023 to January 4, 2024 | THANK YOU FOR GIVING

In Memory of

Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Debra Feuerberg-Duffy and Bob Duffy Leslie and Lowell Geller Lee and Jim Keller Kathy Feuerberg Leon Feuerberg Mimi Feuerberg and Joel Delman RABBI BRETT WEISMAN DISCRETIONARY FUND In Appreciation of

Rabbi Brett Weisman Bob and Bobbi Bridge Brian Green Sarah Rosenblatt David and Meredith Silverman RICHARD AND DIANNE ARENSBERG MUSIC EDUCATION FUND In Honor of

Neil and Denise Weinstein Craig Weinstein

Susan Schulkin Jessica Tabakin and Carlos Segarra Jeffrey and Sandy Teper Larry and Carol Tice Alan and Kim Waldbaum Anni and Lenni Zilz In Memory of

Betty Abrams Ellen Hendin Wendy Rhodes Barbara Anne Rosenwald Richard F. Rosenwald Polina Rozenshtrakh Regina Linetskaya Erica Wishengrad Charlene Freadman Kahn Yahrzeit of

Alfred Cordova Lorraine Cordova Marc Cordova STANLEY AND VALERIE PIHA YOUNG LEADERSHIP FUND In Honor of

SAMUEL GOLDFARB CHOIR FUND

Lois Mayers Valerie and Stan Piha and Family

In Memory of

In Memory of

Denise Rousso Kathie Barokas

Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Valerie and Stan Piha

SCHOENFELD PRAYER BOOK FUND

WILLIAM AND EDITH WARSHAL FUND FOR SACRED JOURNEYS

In Memory of

Rabbi Suri Friedman Stan Friedman

Donation

Janet Abrams and Family In Memory of

SIEGAL TIKKUN OLAM FUND Donation

Anonymous (2) Tamara Conrad Karen Dixon Claire Fite Averill and Shoshana Galante Scott and Lynn Hanfling Stephen and Sylvia Harrison Jane Isenberg Karen and Mike Lucero Betty Anne and Allen McCall Albert and Ruth Paige Donna Richman and Michael Ehrenberg

Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Mollie Rubin Hoke Dennis and Diane Warshal Yahrzeit of

David Freidman Ray and Shirley Freidman Clara Greenblatt Shirley Freidman William Warshal Dennis and Diane Warshal YAHRZEIT AND REMEMBRANCE FUND Donation

Anonymous Daniel Carter

In Memory of

Betty Abrams Kathy Fishman Elizabeth (Betty) Abrams Shirley Bernstein Richard and Francine Loeb Marilyn Boden Steven Boden Julia Cooper Scott Greenberg Robert J. Gustav Susan and Victor Alhadeff Elsa K. Levinson Linda A. Freyd Bob Rogers Mark and Emmi Kearns Bernice Tarlie Kent and Lisa Sacia Yahrzeit of

Jauntie Amira Victor S. Amira Michael and Marcia Wiviott Paul Barnass James Rosenwald Seth Bender Betty Anne and Allen McCall Raymond Benezra Joyce Benezra Sara Mossafer Berro Leonard and Penny Almo Herman Blumenthal Karen Badgley Julius Blumenthal Rochelle Blumenthal Howard Chernin Norm and Joanne Chernin Marty, Brenda, and Sharon Goldmark Alan A. Bobin Hailey Bobin Cole Sadie Brashem Martin Brashem Celia Brenner David Brenner Irwin Brenner Ron and Andy Horvitz Howard Breslin Kathie Breslin and Gary Signs Chickie Buckner Fillmore Buckner Samuel Butterklee Neil and Arlene Butterklee George Canter Jan and Ralph Kluger Dawne Carrol Fillmore Buckner

Alfred Cordova Curtis and Beverly Greenberg Lorraine Cordova Curtis and Beverly Greenberg and Family James Creim Claire Creim James “Jim” Creim Janis Creim and Carol Gray Lily Cremin Fran and Ed Spring Dorothy Davidner Mei-Qui Davidner Esther Diesenhaus Stanton M. Cole and Family Larry Dolgoff Lynn Dolgoff and Family David Dorkin William Dorkin Fred and Harriette Dorkin Samuel Feinson Peter and Genevieve Freeman Barbara Fink Susan and William Scharnikow Jennie Flaks Benjamin Flaks Martin Brashem Myron H. Freyd Alan M. Freyd Jay Friedman Pete and Betsy Friedman Morris Fuson The Fuson Family Shauna Elizabeth Gamoran Karen Mayers Liebman and Henry Liebman Shauna Gamoran Lois Mayers Abraham Garfinkel Fred and Harriette Dorkin Mabel Garfinkel Harriette Dorkin Regina Givre Lynn and Roslyn Tooley Jeffrey Paul Gorlick Jody and Steve Bellar Alex Greenberg Harvey Greenberg Ricki Greenborg Robert and Debbie Bensussen Libby Heller Kathie Breslin and Gary Signs Marjorie E. Kadaner Susan Kadaner Steinborn

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THANK YOU FOR GIVING | Gifts Received September 16, 2023 to January 4, 2024

Richard Kahn Michael Kahn Rose Brazy Kahn Michael and Ann Kahn Harry Karl Irv and Laura Karl Phillip Klenman Liahna Klenman Armstrong Arthur Kulman Debbie and Steve Lawson Margareth Laschansky Ellen Laschansky Louis Lavinthal Dennis Lavinthal Sidney De Levie Marilyn Carl Ellis Levin Joe Levin Harry Levinson Henrietta Levinson Steve Katz Arline Lillian Betty Anne and Allen McCall Al Loeb Richard and Francine Loeb Samuel Marcus Sidney Margolis Jerome and Natalie Margolis Harvey Mayer Judy Mayer

Benjamin Mayers Lois Mayers and Family Fern Rosenfeld Meltzer Bobbie Stern and Family Sue Mondschein Faye Sarkowsky Dorothy Franco Muscatel John and Debbie Muscatel Betty Parker Jill Rosenkrantz Ruth Mary Pearl Steve and Jody Bellar Rita Kantor Pearlmutter Irv and Laura Karl Zelma Piha Marilyn Piha Stock Melvyn Poll Rosalind B. Poll Bernard L. Porad Laurie Porad and Family Bernice Mossafer Rind Brad Rind and Janey Gray Lee Rotman Allan and Eileen Rotman Martin Sandler Norman and Elizabeth Sandler Herman Sarkowsky Faye Sarkowsky The Lawson-Sarkowsky Family

Max Schoenfeld Esther Schoenfeld Donna Schwab Rubin Schwab Michael Schwab Julius Shafer Rebecca Betty Shafer Steve Katz John Shifton Lynn and Roslyn Tooley Alex Shulman Richard and Francine Loeb Gunther Sondland Herb and Lucy Pruzan Mac S. Sprincin Phoebe Wendell Sprincin Harris and Estelle Sprincin Ruth Spring Fran and Ed Spring Fannie Stratiner Steve and Jan Lewis Pat Stusser Helen Stusser Samuel Tarica Curtis and Beverly Greenberg Samuel H. Tarica Serena Tarica Abraham Tarshis Steve and Jan Lewis

Molly Wahlstrom Richard and Ginger Goldman Kenny Waldbaum Ron and Toni Waldbaum Lawrence Weiss Marilyn and Ted Bridge Robert Weiss Rose Wiviott Michael and Marcia Wiviott Arnold James Wolff Marianne Wolff and Family Vickie Wolfstone Fred and Jeanne Wolfstone Ann F. Ziegman Susan Ziegman

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.

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SACRED JOURNEYS

Meet Our New Sacred Journeys Volunteers

By Laurie Warshal Cohen

It’s the start of a new year, and many in our community are looking for ways to get more involved in Temple and to give back. Sacred Journeys continues to reach out to Temple families who have experienced a loss with condolence calls and cards. We also send a candle to members the first year after a death in the family so that they can commemorate their loved one’s yahrzeit.

Let me introduce you to two volunteers whose life experiences led them to our mission: Stephanie Worrell Rubens: Death ends a life; it does not end a relationship. Those are the words that gave me a chance to live again. In 2012, I moved to Seattle after being widowed at the age of 55. Six years later, I was introduced to one of TDHS’s own Sacred Journey volunteers who was a widower. Two years after that, we were married, and I felt this was a wonderful opportunity for me to use my life experience for others. I am thankful for the opportunity to meet other Temple members to lend some support in their time of sorrow.

call, a condolence card, and a candle to light for the anniversary of my mother’s death. Now a volunteer, I am making calls to Temple families who have lost loved ones and offering support. This is such an important part of our Temple community, and I am happy to be part of it.

If you are interested in being a part of any of the activities of Sacred Journeys, contact Jennifer Phillips, jphillips@tdhs-nw.org.

Dawn Koplin Thomas: As a Temple member, I had been aware of the good work that Sacred Journeys did, but it wasn’t until I experienced my own profound loss that I understood their outreach. On December 24, 2020, my mother, Cindy Kiernicki, passed away from Covid at 68 years old. This was already a challenging year with the pandemic, and I was also undergoing cancer treatment. Receiving a condolence call when my mother passed away was a lovely act of kindness from Sacred Journeys and it meant so much. Even during a pandemic, this group of TDHS volunteers still ensured families that suffered a loss received a heartfelt

Sacred Journeys is supported by the William and Edith Warshal Fund for Sacred Journeys, and by donations from Temple members.

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Zichronam Livracha PER PE TUAL YAH R ZEITS

FEBRUARY 2 & 3 Ethel L. Adler Joyle Adler Ruth J. Arndt Vicki Piha Ashberg Anna Bader Kathryn A. Benaroya Adam P. Block Rie Bloomfield Ivan N. Breetwor David Brenner Syril Brownfeld Lillian Belle Caditz Joseph S. Caplan Dora Ray Cohen Myer Cohen Simi B. Cohen Moses Druxman Goldie Feinberg David E. Gilman Lt. M. S. “Buddy” Goldberg Rebecca Goldberg Irving Green Harold Greenberg Gussie Harris Ernest B. Jackson Maurice Jaffe Herman Keisler Harold J. Miller Fannie Mondschein Anne L. Nieder Harry Nieder Louis E. Nudelman Ann Miller Preblod Martin B. Rind Sara Mesher Rosen Mary Rosenkrantz Stuart F. Rosenwald Ben Rothenberg Ben Saltman Irving Sarkowsky Max Saul Pearl J. Shulman Henry S. Silver

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Joel B. Staadecker Sam Stein John Stusser Dave Taylor Dora Taylor Ida Rosen Toff Jacob Wacher Joseph Wasser Harry Weinberg Ethel S. Wendrow Terry A. Wienir FEBRUARY 9 & 10 Pincus D. Almeleh George S. Berkman Mathilda G. Berkman Anna Brashem Fran Calderon Ida Crohn Louis Dulien Shirley Ehrenberg Rose Fuson Steven M. Goldblatt Lillie Goldsmith H. Mitchell Gould Marian Greenberg Irene Hamlin Linda Hudesman Richard Kane Abe H. Kollack Mildred Babe Kollack Zara Kollack Ida E. Kronfield Isadore Lachman Herbert Lane Alfred M. Levin Louis Lichenstein Edith Margolis Lowell Reed Matin Joseph Meyers Gloria Newman Sally M. Olswang Sam Frank Parker Harry Pearl

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Morris Poll James Kaufman Printz Arthur Rumizen Milton Henry Seligman Alfred Shyman Minnie Siegal Jennie G. Stern Leopold M. Stern Laurence Tarshis Dr. William L. Topp Sarah L. Wachtel Jonathan R Warren FEBRUARY 16 & 17 Matilda Barkey Max Berliner Joseph L. Brown Louis Bukofzer Reba Cahn Paul Isaac Caraco Dr. Norman W. Clein Betty Lindau Cohen Isabelle Genss Cohn Selma Cohn Phillip A. Cole Lilyan Corday Lois G. Cowen Pearl A. Daniels Dave Davis Edward Dunietz Ernest Ellenbogen Alice I. Enfield John M. Friedlander Caroline Kline Galland Betty D Goldberg Dr. Julius C. Goldner Chaim Gorbulove Hon. Morris N. Gould Ida Haas Richard Hochfeld Sadje Ann Kaplan Josephine King Fannie A. Kluger Harriet Grieff Kluger Bernard W. Langner Nathan Leivy Joan Leshgold Dr. Marvin N. Lewis Sadie Lighter Isadore Loschbin Florence Rogers Mendelsohn Rebecca R. Mesher

Minnie B. Meyer Meyer Meyers Aaron C. Miller Mandel Minsk Solomon Joseph Peha Kenneth J. Schwartz Harry Shore Lewis Silverstone Dorothy Dora Tall Dr. Harry Samuel Tarica William O. Tatcher Jackie Kahn Vhugen John Wildenthal George E. Wolfe Hyman H. Wolfstone FEBRUARY 23 & 24 Samuel D. Arnstein Selma Axelrod Estelle E Bensussen Paul Berger Edith Butterklee Irwin Caplan Marie W. Degginger Julia DeLorraine Joseph G. Feldman Regina Flaks Milton Freiberg Sam Gold Morris L. Goldfine Rebecca Goldsmith Otto S. Grunbaum Moritz Gutmann Matilda M. Hanan Annie Herman Jerome Jermulowske Fanny Kadish Fannie G. Kaminoff Cora Koch Alan J. Kremen Sidney B. Leven Ralph Lewis Ida Golden Markrack Nettie G. Mesher Mae Michaels Eve Rubenfeld Ordell Joseph Ness Peha Ness (Jay) Joseph Peha Howard P. Pruzan Rudolf B. Rindler Mose Rotman Jennie Schrantz

ZICHRONAM LIVRACHA

Felix Shulman Rosalie Simon Dorothy Elaine Sobol Erna Speyer Edward Starin Bettina G. Stegman Carl Stern Dr Irving B. Stern Sylvia G. Stolurow Joyce (Josie) Stratiner Sol Thal Etta Waxman Sylvia S. Weil Mildred E. Wolff Stanley H. Wolfstone Misha Zafran MARCH 1 & 2 Joan Alhadeff William Arensberg Eugene Arron Thekla Steiner Bergmann Mina Berkman Irving Berman Julia Block Ruth Burnett Freida Charlet John J Dorkin Herman S. Ehrlich Ruth Epstein Abraham Garfinkel Golda Garfinkle Adele Rosenberg Golub Lorraine Greenfield Stella Y. Herman Sue Hodgson Mark G. Hodin Sylvia J. Kaufman Dinah Klein Bertha Koppel Anne Marcus Marian Feldman Martin Arthur Michelson Bernie Minsk Ben A. Myers Richard B. Quint Ilse Ries Lawrence Edward Rosen Phillip Rottenstein Rebecca Schuster Hannah Selesnick William B. Staadecker

Sophia Weisfield Phil Youdene Dorothy J. Zedick MARCH 8 & 9 Solomon D. Alhadeff Leonard B. Barde Harry Bean Martin Hill Coffler Edward A. Cooper Goldie Davidson Josef Diamond Jacob Goldberg Neil J Golden Gladys Hanfling Evelyn Herman Marcus L. Hochfeld Rose Horowitz Bernard Hyams Rebecca Karosenc Abraham Kava Harriett Koleman George Kenneth Kraskin Sophie P. Leavitt Paul Levinson Eugene Levy Eliza Marks Eman Masin Jennifer Rosen Meade Blanche G. Narodick Lawrence A. Nieder Hyman H. Nurick Lee Warren Pearl Albert I. Pollack Eda Poplack George Posner Dina Margaret Priteca Rose Pruzan Bertha Rind Erna Rosenthal Rabbi Richard Rosenthal Avery Scheit Gertrude S. Singerman Jakob Stegman Riska Stegman William Stern Samuel Millard Stusser Ruth M. Weil Rabbi Martin S Weiner Leo Weisfield Leonard Wiviott Bruno Wolff

David E. Wolfstone MARCH 15 & 16 Theresa Adler Samuel B. Asia James J. Backer Bruce Nathan Baker Lee Grund Barnett Gretel Biel Henry M. Bloch Goldie Libby Blumenthal Steven D. Brashen Marty Bridge Albert Israel Brown Freda Block Casserd Doris H. Cole Esther Freeman Herman H. Gorlick Bertha F. Greenbaum Samuel George Holcenberg Maurice L. Kelman Kathleen Koenigsberg Bernard Levinson Irving M. l. Levinson Bella Levitt Madeline Levy Esther Lipman David Michelson Robert B. Nudelman Herbert C. Pickard Ruth B. Rackmil Rae R. Ries Lorraine S. Sandler Ralph Schoenfeld Jr. Selma G. Schwartz Rebecca Betty Shafer Edward Sommer Samuel N. Stroum Margaret H. Tooley Adolph Warshal Dr. Gale Wienir Joan Sadie Wienir Frances Sommer Wolfstone Mary S. Wolfstone MARCH 22 & 23 David S. Alhadeff Theresa G. Asia Ethel Barnett Stanley Stemmer Beaubaire Stanley A. Beloff Therese Helene Bernstein

Robert Jackson Block Freda Blumenfeld Irwin S. Blumenfeld Maxine Blumenthal Harry Burke Bolson Mary Dvorah Brown Harry Bugenstein Ruth E. Salkin Canty Manly Morton Cohen Ben Cohn Joseph M. Dreyfuss Rose G. Dreyfuss Martha C. Ehrlich Andrew M. Epstein Hannah Feinson Celia G. Gilman Earle T. Glant William Goldblatt Kassel Gottstein Werner G. Grunsfeld Roy S. Hasegawa Rebecca Joelsohn Leah B. Kahn Jacob S. Kane Suzanne B. Kirske Arthur B. Koplowitz Herman Kronfield Joseph Layko Sidney H. Leavitt Harriet LeBid Howard Scott Levy Zelma Levy Fannie D. Lieberman Esther Marshin Lighter Richard Mandl Evadna Marks Trudi Zedick Novak Pierre Pease Benjamin Rose Herman Schoenfeld L. Kenneth Schoenfeld Henry H. Seaman Maxine D. Seligmann Max S. Shore Tamara Sternoff Esther Sturman Shay Suckerman Celeste Scham Weissman Benjamin John Zukor MARCH 29 & 30 Alexander R. Altose

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ZICHRONAM LIVRACHA

Carolyn Arensberg Jacob E. Barnett Albert Behar Clara Bender Milton N. Berkman Lenore E. Casserd Frances Marshin Chain Morrie L. Chernis Dorothy B. Cohan Leonard Nathan Degginger Freda Diane Dodd Fred Dulien Max Ebersohn Lotte Eisenhardt Thelma Fain Belle S. Friedlander George Genss Dr. Samuel G. Gimpel Benjamin Gold Phoebe Goldberg Dr. A Bernard Gray Lewis J. Greenfield Oscar Grossman Rose Rubinstein Jacobs Frederick W. Kirske Lilyan Levson David Lipman Spencer J. Matin Bertrand Mayers Julius M. Myers Stanley S Neft Lillian Raban Razel Rosenfeld Nathan Ross Louis Rubenstein Carl Schermer Morton L. Schwabacher Sadie Segal Rose Sherman Jessie Halpern Simkins Frieda Sondland Douglas Allen Stern Israel Stern Burton Sternoff Sylvia Suckerman Fannie Wagner Emanuel Waldocks Yetta H. Waldocks Fannie S. Wasserman Helen Weiss Dr. William Stanton Wienir Anna Zafran

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APRIL 5 & 6 Robert Samuel Arnstein Hilda T. Aronson Mathilde Bloch Aaron Caditz Esther Canter Alexander Corwin Sarah Druxman Ann Etsekson Irving E. Fisher Jacob Friedman Evalyn Greenbaum Rose Marie Grieff Frank E. Hodgson Carl Hollander Annette V Kaplan Louis Klein Fannie Kossis Marion F. Kotkins Harris M. Kremen Sally Lackman Frances Laws Ida Leavitt Jennie Lederman Hans Mann Morris R. Miller David Mossafer Wilbur Arthur Nagel Edith Rose Perlin Lillian Platt Victoria Policar Inge Pruzan Carol Hulak Rosenblatt Goldie Ross Jacob Saran Samuel Sarchin Minnie Shulman Myron J. Spring Elsie Stastny Evelyn L. Sternoff Theodore Baer Sternoff Fred Tepper Mel Weiner Rose Willner Sam Ziegman APRIL 12 & 13 Viola Altose Marc Asher Beloff Doris Berg Rose Brown Meyer Burnett

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Theodore W. Carrol Rose Ann Epstein Margery Friedlander Deborah Friedman Lena Genss Nettie Gold Milton Goodman Otto Guthman Rabbi Samuel Koch Marcus Krasnoff Anne S. Kyte Irving Levitin Samuel Lieberman Max Lipman Otto Loffler Clara Mayer Heinz M. Newbeck Rose Charlotte Nurick Marjorie Ann Kaiz Offer Leo S. Schwabacher Harold Seligmann Scott Adam Sherman Robert Norman Shindell Edward F. Stern Sr. Edward A. Sternoff Ruth Sulman Stanley Tiny Sulman Samuel Thal Lillian K. Tipp Pearl K. Tipp Lynn Orin Tooley Joshua Michael Wald Dorothy Weisfield Ruth Weisfield Evelyn Wiviott Rosalie Zeeve APRIL 19 & 20 Deborah Lee Arron Eva K. Berger Stanley M. Blumenthal Louis Casserd Melanie Chussid Clara Cohen Ruben C. Cohen Dr. Noah A. Daniels Pauline Falk Deleon Myra Dinner Harry Druxman Wallace Elkan Rachael Flash James L. Forman

Isadore Goldstein Rose Dena Golub Arthur Grunbaum Lorraine H. Himelhoch Marge Hollander Izidor F. Katz Harry Keisler Arthur H. Klein Arnold S. Koppel Joan Miriam Krivosha Sophie Krivosha Rudolph Laschansky Mildred Lasky Vera Laufer Meyer Levin Lillian Levinson William Lindau Shirley M. Newman Roger G. Overbeck David Lawrence Pass MD Jerome Pearl Victoria S. Peha Dr. Adolph J. Rigler Judith D. Rivkin Jaclynn Sandler William S. Shartin Roy Sommer Solomon Stemmer Ethel Stroum Helen Suchowolski Pauline Wegodsky Louis S. Young APRIL 26 & 27 Paul Ackerman Max Antin Harry A. Berlat Herbert Ira Berns Mildred Bushkin Avron Canty Carla Cohen Bailey G. Dinkelspiel David Fuxon Edward A. Gluckman Louis Hammerslough Ernest W. Heilbrunn Blooma Kahn Robert H. Karatofsky Joan S. Koch Gerald Laws Phil Lefton Elizabeth Lewis

ZICHRONAM LIVRACHA

Lorraine Myers Lieberman Archie Lippman Mary Lippman Edith C. Maizels Lena Matin Edith S. Nagel Joseph R. Oberman David J. Prince Helen K. Quinn Carl Reiter Harold M. Rogers Abraham Rosenberg Harold Z. Ross Sam Sandler Herbert A. Schoenfeld Blanche Shindell Rae Shucklin Coral H. Spring Louise F. Stern Sarah Tarica Berta Altose Thal William T. Wald Wolfe Warshal Samuel D. Weisfield MAY 3 & 4 Helen Greenebaum Arnstein Benjamin Baker Minnie M. Barnett Jack Becker Lester Berg

Louis Bitterman David Brower Manya Caplan Samuel Clayman Yetta Cohen Isaac Cooper Arthur J. Degginger Shirley Ann Donner Norman Joseph Freeman Adam Solomon Fuson Frank E. Gilman Alex K. Goldman Joseph Golombeck Rae Harris Jacob B. Keller Nathan E. Kramer Lilyan Lane Irving C. Lewis Edith Mayers Gertrude C. Mesher Rachel Morris Thomas Peizer Harris J. Rafish Esther Robbins Sara M. Robbins Harold David Salkin Paula R. Sarkowsky Herbert A. Schoenfeld, Sr. Edna B. Schwabacher David Shames Martin Snyder

Douglas Arnstein Steinhauer Jennie Tobin Harold R. Weinstein Dr. David Lloyd Wienir Hildegard Woislawski Gary Michael Zien MAY 10 & 11 Harry Altman Joseph M. Arensberg Myrah Bean Lynn Sara Blumenthal Joan Flaks Brashem Benjamin Cole Lizzie Cooper Elizabeth L. Cordova Roberta Corets Joseph Arthur Daniels Jesse Ray Eisenberg Anner Finkel Ned E. Franco Norman Charles Goldberg Simon Golub Joseph Haas Joe Himelhoch Sam Hoffman Fanny Horowitz Louis I. Hurwitz Jessie L. Jacobson Luetta Jermulowske Albert G. Kantor

Samuel Krivosha Nathan Lederman David Levine Heartha J. Levinson Bert J. Lillian Louise Loeb-Ullman Vera Masin Louis Meyers Mary Suckerman Morris Maxine Naon Rose Pincus Judy Poll Clara Pruzan Emma Rindler Barbara M. Rosenthal Donna E. Sarchin Tamara Shteynberg Mannie Silverstone Rachel Silverstone Rudolph Abram Spring Seymour S. Stein Sam Tobin Franz Ullmann Nellie Wolf Marvin Ronald Wolk Philip H. Zarkin

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.

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In Memoriam OCTOBER 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2023

Julia Cooper. Beloved spouse of Brad Sturman, mother of Elisa Sturman and Andrew Cooper, daughter of Vladimir & Tamara Proskurin, sister of Boris Proskurin, daughter-in-law of Mel & Leena Sturman and Helene Bender, and sister-inlaw of Monica Sturman, and Suzie & Steve Couture.

Alma Rodriguez Kearns. Beloved spouse of the late Marvin Kearns, mother of Matthew & Emmi Kearns, Malinda & Eric Norris, and grandmother of two, with many remaining family members in El Paso, TX.

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Elaine Lasky. Beloved spouse of Martin Lasky (z”l), mother of four, including Barry Lasky & Jessie Towbin, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of one.

Sybil Tall. Beloved spouse of George Tall (z”l), mother of Karen Levin & Norman Levin (z”l), Martin Hochfeld (z”l) & Bernie Hochfeld, step-mother of Craig Tall and Bruce Tall, grandmother of 11, and great-grandmother of 20.

DIRECTORY

Temple’s Main Office We can get you in touch with the right person!

(206) 323-8486, info@tdhs-nw.org Adult Education & Endless Opportunities Rabbi Kate Speizer, Director of Adult Engagement (206) 693-3046, kspeizer@tdhs-nw.org Billing & Statements Jennifer Gould, Staff Accountant (206) 693-3371, jgould@tdhs-nw.org B’nai Mitzvah Rachel Martin, B’nai Mitzvah Coordinator (425) 818-5927, rmartin@tdhs-nw.org Bridge Family Religion School Stacey Frishman Delcau, Director of Education (425) 559-2576, sdelcau@tdhs-nw.org Brotherhood (Men of Reform Judaism) Lee Meyers, Brotherhood Co-President brotherhood@tdhs-nw.org Caring Community Liz Spiezle, Lead Volunteer (425) 785-7234, liz@agelight.com Cemetery Charlene Polyansky, Cemetery Assistant (206) 498-7851, cpolyansky@tdhs-nw.org

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.

Death Notifications, Yahrzeits, Sacred Journeys Jennifer Phillips, Executive Assistant to the Clergy (206) 693-3047, jphillips@tdhs-nw.org Donations & Tributes Emma Silverstein, Development Manager (206) 492-5260, esilverstein@tdhs-nw.org Jennifer Rosen Meade School Leah Levy, Director of Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool (425) 559-2571, llevy@tdhs-nw.org Membership Paula Cooper, Director of Membership & Engagement (206) 258-4215, pcooper@tdhs-nw.org Sisterhood (Women of Reform Judaism) sisterhood@tdhs-nw.org Facebook.com/SisterhoodOfTDHS The Tribe (20s & 30s) Rabbi Brett Weisman, Assistant Rabbi (206) 531-2192, bweisman@tdhs-nw.org Youth Groups Jessie Stott, Assistant Director, Hebrew & Teen Programming (425) 559-2569, jstott@tdhs-nw.org

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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