May Tidings 2024 - Vol. 115, No. 4

Volume 115, No. 4 | 2024/5784 | Summer

With Gratitude

Warmest wishes to Lisa Horowitz on her retirement

Teen Travel

Opportunities for youth to learn about the world through a Jewish lens

Capital Campaign

Exciting updates about our Seattle Campus transformation

SENIOR LEADERSHIP

Daniel A. Weiner, Senior Rabbi

Avi B. Fine, Associate Rabbi

Brett C. Weisman, Assistant Rabbi

Lisa D. Horowitz, Executive Director

OFFICERS

Alison Handlin, President

Michael Ehrenberg, Treasurer & President-Elect

Rachel Stoner, Secretary

Steve Schwartz, Vice President

Aaron Alhadeff, Immediate Past President

STAFF

Jessie Cunningham, Associate Executive Director

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

Nathalie Austin, Membership Manager

Katy Bourne, Executive Assistant

Cornell Ferrell, Program & Events Manager

Abigail Gallin, Development Database Coordinator

Jennifer Gould, Staff Accountant

Vincent Greene, Facilities Lead

Evan Klinger, Bridge Family Religion School Administrator

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

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

Ilana Zariski, Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Event Staff: Hope Jose-Day, Eli Winer

TEMPLE TIDINGS

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

ANNUAL MEETING

Thursday, May 23 | 6:00 PM

Seattle Campus

TEMPLE E-TIDINGS

Each week, Temple sends out an email newsletter, which gives an overview of our upcoming services, news, events, and programs. Email publications@tdhs-nw.org to subscribe. SOCIAL MEDIA

Follow Temple on Facebook (/templedehirschsinai) and Instagram (@templedehirschsinai)

Celebrating Purim at JRM!

Upcoming Events

SPECIAL EVENTS & SERVICES

Graduation Shabbat

Friday, May 10 | 6:00 PM | Bellevue Campus

Join us for a special Shabbat service as we honor the Class of 2024.

A Debate for Heaven’s Sake

Tuesday, May 14 | 7:00 PM | Seattle Campus

Are anti-Zionism and anti-Israel advocacy new forms of antisemitism? Professor Kenneth Stern and David Bernstein will engage with one another and with our community to foster a greater understanding and sensitivity to a diversity of perspectives.

Annual Meeting

Thursday, May 23 | 6:00 PM | Seattle Campus

All Temple members are invited to our 2024 Annual Meeting in Seattle. This is your chance to learn more about Temple’s plans for the upcoming year and make your voice heard as we elect the 2024-25 Board of Trustees.

Confirmation & Shavuot Study Session

Tuesday, June 11 | 6:30 PM | Bellevue Campus

Join us in Bellevue as our confirmands lead us in a Shavuot service. The festivities continue after the service with a text study session led by Rabbi Weisman.

Pride Shabbat

Friday, June 21 | 6:00 PM | Seattle Campus

We’re honored to host the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle’s annual Pride Shabbat! Service begins in Seattle at 6:00 PM; be sure to arrive early for appetizers and wine, and stick around for dessert afterward.

Summer Shabbat Series

July 5 - August 9

Our Summer Shabbat Series returns for 2024! Bask in the summer sun with us as we welcome Shabbat outdoors at our Seattle and Bellevue campuses. Full service schedule to come in June.

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

RECURRING EVENTS

Nefesh L’Nefesh Spousal Support Group - Zoom 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. Upcoming dates: May 21, June 18.

Sisterhood this Spring & Summer | See page 10

Wrestling with the Moment Process and learn about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in small discussion groups. Come with an open mind! Join us on the Seattle campus on May 11, June 1, and June 15 at 10:45 AM.

Torah Study

Saturdays 9:30-10:30 AM

In-person in Seattle or on Zoom

Looking for learning opportunities this summer? Our Torah Study group meets every Saturday morning! Everyone is welcome, and no prior experience is necessary.

Where They Know My Name

By Lisa D. Horowitz, Executive Director

Dear Friends,

As I write this, my last letter for Tidings as Executive Director, I am filled with a deep sense of gratitude for the Temple De Hirsch Sinai community. I feel so fortunate to have served Temple for the past decade, and to have had the pleasure and blessing of getting to know so many of you.

Recently, someone asked me what I liked most about working at Temple and the answer came readily: the people that make up this sacred community. Rabbi Weiner and other rabbis, my colleagues on staff, the Board leaders with whom I’ve been privileged to have worked, and the members and guests we all serve. We frequently refer to Temple as a “family of families” and it’s an apt description.

There is power in a Jewish community – warmth and love and caring, and a deep sense of responsibility for

one another and for the world in which we live, coupled with the secure knowledge of belonging. As Jonathan Sacks, Emeritus Chief Rabbi of England, wrote in his book Celebrating Life:

“ Community is the human expression of Divine love. It is where I am valued simply for who I am, how I live and what I give to others. It is the place where they know my name.”

Lisa with Rabbi Daniel Weiner and Past President Don Loeb at Temple’s 2019 Annual Meeting .

Here at Temple, we definitely “know your name.” Our staff care deeply about the community we all serve, and get to know our members as individuals – valuing all, as Rabbi Sacks notes, for who they are, how they live and what they give to others.

Despite being one of the largest synagogues in the United States, with a long and august history, there is an intimacy and warmth to Temple that is unmistakable. There is also a palpable sense of being part of concentric circles of community: the Temple community, the Seattle Jewish community, and the world Jewish community, as well as the broader community of neighbors around us.

Throughout my time here at Temple, I have watched babies being named in the embrace of family and friends; watched little ones toddle off to Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool and then stride on to the Bridge Family Religion School; watched madrichim work with younger students as they prepare themselves for college – and the world! We know they will make lifelong friends here because we have watched their parents do it before them – so many firm friendships have been forged at our preschool and religion school. It’s surely no coincidence that Temple’s Board of Trustees is now led by a former preschool auction chair, nor that our capital campaign is led by devoted volunteers with fond memories of their own days at religion school in Seattle.

It’s also no coincidence that Temple has many new members and many leaders whose history at Temple began only a short time ago, for Temple has always striven to welcome the newcomer. New to town, looking for a new spiritual home, or looking for a place to gather in community at a trying time? Temple continues to welcome all who seek the community we offer.

That community is made up not only of individuals and families, but also of moments in time. The moment when a volunteer caller connects with a 96-year-old member who’s at home during COVID, just to check in. The moment the rabbi beckons the congregation to stand in solidarity with those who are in mourning. The moment the arc is opened at Kol Nidre. And the moments during which we gather in number to support our global community, whether in Pittsburgh, Israel or elsewhere.

Being a part of such a meaningful community is a gift to be cherished. Thank you for the opportunity to serve the Temple community. I look forward to being part of the community going forward – from a different perspective.

Warmest thanks,

Letter from Our Board President

By Alison Handlin

ALISON HANDLIN TDHS BOARD PRESIDENT

Dear Friends,

It’s hard to believe that my first year as President is already coming to an end. It’s been such an honor and a pleasure to serve this community, and I’m deeply grateful for everyone’s support and guidance. We recently held a Board retreat on the Seattle Campus, which gave me an even greater appreciation for all the smart, caring, and dedicated people I work with.

I’m also incredibly proud of Temple’s ongoing role in the community. It’s a privilege to belong to a synagogue where we can hear from world-class speakers on issues like antisemitism and the war in Gaza. It’s also a privilege to celebrate Chanukah and Purim with families throughout our community; to gather around the Seder table with our neighbors at FAME; and to participate in projects like our HIAS Welcome Circle initiative. I’m in awe of all that Temple makes possible for our community, this year and every year.

As summer approaches, I’m looking forward to the year ahead and all the change it will bring. I’m excited to welcome new Board members and officers and to introduce our next Executive Director to the community. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank Lisa Horowitz once again for her leadership these past ten years and for all she does to support our community. We’ll be honoring Lisa’s contributions in many ways at the end of June; look for information on a community celebration coming soon.

I’ve also been thrilled to see so many new members join Temple in the last year. If you’re new to the community, please feel free to reach out and introduce yourself – I’d love to meet you!

I look forward to seeing you at Temple soon and celebrating even more milestones with you.

Warmly,

Rabbi’s Corner: Turn And Face The Strange

By Rabbi Daniel A. Weiner

The soundtrack of this season of blooming renewal for me is David Bowie’s stuttering proclamation of inevitable flux: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes. The process of change and the growth that results from it—even and especially from death and decay—testifies to the myriad ways in which our lives are inexorably intertwined with the foundations of the physical world around us.

Even so, while such life-affirming evolution breeds excitement and anticipation, there are feelings of uncertainty and anxiety that accompany even the most positive alterations in our lives. And while Bowie inspires us to “...Turn and face the strange,” at times the fears and trials to faith emerging from the ebbs and flows of existence can leave us feeling unmoored and disoriented.

Institutions and communities experience this dual nature of change as well, amplified by the individual experiences of its members and the collective angst that can accrue. And as with the advice often shared with young families—to plan for only one major life change per year—the cycles of life and circumstance often cram multiple changes into a single season.

Our once-in-a-generation capital campaign and remodel are certainly reflections of positive growth, though they are not without their challenges to our pangs of nostalgia for what was, despite our embrace of the need to provide for what will be. And the welldeserved retirement of our beloved Executive Director Lisa Horowitz, coupled with the transition of Rabbi Fine to the next stage of his rabbinic career, and the expansion and deepening of our musical team emerging from staff transitions, together can feel a bit overwhelming and leave us longing for the comfort of the familiar.

DANIEL A. WEINER SENIOR RABBI

Our tradition leans into the struggle and possibility of change through a spiritual and moral lens that provides even deeper meaning and greater agency for us. The theme of the High Holidays, teshuvah, rooted in a sense of “turning or return,” is structured to be an annual commemoration and staple of a productive, healthy life. We are encouraged to assess our faults, vow to change, and then improve our responses to similar situations that previously led us astray.

In essence, it is a return, not exactly to what we were, but rather a turning toward the best of what we can be. In this spirit, inevitable change becomes the necessary and welcomed engine for authentic living, requiring us to transcend our fears and anxieties as much as elevating us to behold unseen and exciting horizons.

And so, as we course through this time of significant change for Temple, amidst a tempest of tumult in a troubled world, these natural and needed transitions will continue to enable our community to be an anchoring foundation of tradition and connection, charting a stable pathway into an unclear but still vibrant future.

Honorable Menschions

Mazel tov to Michal Lotzkar, who was selected as a Local Hero by StandWithUs for advocating for the release of Israeli hostages. Michal was honored at StandWithUs Northwest’s Community Reception on April 7.

Kol ha kavod to Stacey Frishman Delcau, Temple’s Director of Education, on being selected for the Mandel Teacher Educator Institute (MTEI)’s latest cohort. Stacey will work with other educational leaders from throughout the US to develop new professional development models for teachers.

Many thanks to Paula Cooper, Leah Levy, and Sarah Quint for planning and executing a magnificent Purim Festival for our community. Over 500 people enjoyed the Mario-themed fun!

We’re grateful for our entire Temple community for supporting our Welcome Circle initiative. Special thanks to our committee – Betsy Cohen, Cindy Weiner, Holly Levin, Mario Goertzel, and Amber Berman-Ortiz – for all they’ve done to support Marling’s journey. Hear more about the Welcome Circle on page 15.

Left: Michal Lotzkar (kneeling) advocating for the release of hostages. Upper right: Stacey Frishman Delcau. Lower right: Paula Cooper, Leah Levy and Sarah Quint at Purim.

Meet Temple’s Advancement Team

Temple’s staff is always here to support our community as it grows and evolves. This past fall, our Development and Communications teams – which collaborated closely together – formally merged into an Advancement team. The team partners closely with Barb Maduell, Temple’s Senior Director Capital Campaign and Major Gifts, to support campaign communications, stewardship programs, and more.

Get to know the folks working behind the scenes on some of your favorite Temple programs!

HALLIE SANTO, Director of Advancement

I grew up in a secular Jewish household in New York and always wanted to learn more about Judaism. A cross-country move and a pandemic later, I found the answers I was looking for at Temple, and joined the staff in 2022. Previously, I worked as a writer and marketer in the games industry, where I discovered a passion for community-building. I’ve greatly enjoyed working with colleagues and lay leaders at Temple to help bring new ideas to fruition and create meaningful experiences for our congregation. My hobbies include reading, yoga, tabletop gaming, and following Kraken hockey.

ABBY GALLIN

Development Database Coordinator

to share our mission and connect the community with all of the exciting programs and events that Temple has to offer. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, singing, and traveling (especially visiting Israel). I also love spending time with friends, family, and our family dog, Yofi.

EMMA SILVERSTEIN Development Manager

After graduating from Carleton College with a degree in Geology, I was introduced to development and fundraising while serving at an education nonprofit in the D.C. area. A few years ago, I made the cross-country move to join Temple, and am currently managing our migration to ShulCloud. I’m excited to bring our congregation an updated database that streamlines processes for congregants and staff alike. Outside the office, you can find me line dancing, playing the French Horn, hiking, and catching any soccer match I can.

TALYA KURLAND Marketing Manager

Since graduating from Western Washington University with a BA in Communication, I’ve gotten to combine my passion for engaging with others with my love of Judaism and Israel, and work in various roles in the Jewish space. I joined Temple in December 2020 and currently serve as Marketing Manager. It’s been a joy getting

Though my roots are in the Midwest, I moved to Seattle in 2018 after earning an M.A. in Arts Administration from Indiana University. I quickly fell in love with the Pacific Northwest and began my fundraising career at the University of Washington School of Music. I joined the Temple team in February 2023 and specialize in annual fundraising and donor stewardship. I love building relationships with our congregants and matching their philanthropic passions to programs at Temple. When I’m not working, I enjoy hiking or exploring farmers markets with my husband, perusing cookbooks at local bookstores, or attending the Seattle Symphony and the Opera.

ILANA ZARISKI Communications & Marketing Coordinator

I was born and raised in Washington and grew up attending Temple De Hirsch Sinai, so my work here is extra special to me. I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications in 2023 and worked in sports and non-profit communications throughout my time in Arizona. After graduation, I moved back to Washington and joined Temple’s Advancement team in March 2024. I have a passion for social media marketing and enjoy interacting with the community and sharing all the wonderful programs that Temple provides.

Introducing Our New Sacred Journeys Leadership

By Rachel Stoner and Stephanie Carmel

In 2013, several of our members had the idea to start a group to support our congregants after they lose a loved one. Anyone who has experienced this kind of loss knows that small gestures of kindness are very welcomed at these times. From this idea, Sacred Journeys was born.

We are writing this article during International Women’s Month and want to take the opportunity to recognize and thank the smart, resourceful and caring women who made this happen: Laurie Warshal Cohen, Toby Donner, Linda Brandeis, Charlene Polyansky and Jerilyn Anderson. This year, the team has decided to pass the Sacred Journeys leadership torch and we have gladly accepted it. We wanted to take a moment to introduce ourselves.

STEPHANIE CARMEL

My family and I joined TDHS 21 years ago, when our kids were three and five. We have loved being a part of the community. I served on Temple’s Board for 10 years, where I chaired the Religion School Committee and then the Cemetery Committee.

After I went to my first Kever Avot service to honor the memory of my dad, I became interested in supporting the Sacred Journeys Committee. I was so moved by the kindness, comfort, and support that Sacred Journeys offered to everyone. I am honored to be a part of a committee that connects with our congregants during such an important time in their lives.

RACHEL STONER

Like Stephanie, our family joined TDHS when my kids were toddlers. The TDHS community welcomed us with open arms. Early on, I volunteered to facilitate potluck desserts after Religion School and make hamantaschen, among other volunteer opportunities. Eventually, TDHS got me out of the kitchen, and I accepted a position on the Board, where I’ve served three terms. I currently serve on the Executive Board as the Secretary, as well as Chair of the Governance committee.

My interest in Sacred Journeys peaked after I first attended a Kever Avot service with my mother. I was so moved by the sense of community and comfort we all felt while commemorating and lighting candles for our loved ones who passed. I have lost both my father and stepfather, and I knew I wanted to be part of Sacred Journeys to comfort, listen and lift up those in our community experiencing loss.

If you or anyone you know could use the support of this group, please let us know. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Jennifer Phillips at jphillips@tdhs-nw.org, and she’ll put us in touch. We look forward to continuing the meaningful traditions created by Sacred Journeys.

Temple members.

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

Looking to stay connected with Temple over the summer? Check out our “affinity groups,” Connections @ Temple!

CHOSEN MEEPLE

Drop by and join us for board games at the Seattle campus on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month! Learn some new games and get to know other Temple members in a fun and relaxed environment. All are welcome! Visit Temple’s website for upcoming dates.

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, community-building activities, familyfriendly fun, and charitable initiatives to benefit Temple.

To kick things off, we’re scheduling our inaugural meeting in the first week of June. If you’re interested in shaping our group’s journey and contributing to a worthy cause, please email rickcohen401@gmail.com

TEMPLE SISTERHOOD

Join Sisterhood for these and other fun events throughout the spring and summer! Check your email and eTidings for details.

Bi-monthly Book Club - Check your email and eTidings for dates and locations

May - The Matchmaker’s Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman

July - That Summer by Jennifer Weiner

Join the new Sisterhood WhatsApp group to learn about pop-up gatherings and keep up-to-date on Sisterhood events. Go to tinyurl.com/3anuepmv to join the WRJ TDHS Sisterhood in WhatsApp.

Questions or want to get involved with Sisterhood? Contact us at sisterhood@tdhs-nw.org.

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 re-imagining congregational life in a changing world.

Save the Date for the Tribe’s Tu B’Av event, Singles & Wingles, on August 17th!

Contact Rabbi Brett Weisman at bweisman@tdhs-nw.org to learn more.

A Very Warm Welcome!

Welcome to our newest Temple members, who have joined from January 1-March 31, 2024.

Elissa Bookbinder

Alana Budasoff and Dan McKinney

Dan and Ingrid Degginger

Zach and Beth Drummond

Claire and Austin Fite

Elizabeth Gilbert

Jason Goldstein and Mara Applebaum

Allison Hyman

Jordy Jacob and Caitlin Royse

Amy and Matthew Ragen

Jacob Ragen

Scott and Salma Schoenberg

Mia Werner

Zachary Wettstein and Amy Steinberg

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

Community of Care, Support & Hope

Nefesh L'Nefesh is a new group at Temple supporting families navigating cognitive and memory challenges.

Save the date for our upcoming Havdalah event on June 15! More information and registration coming soon.

Scan the QR code or visit templedehirschsinai.org to learn more

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

Rabbi Weisman introduces this year’s TDSY Interns at Shabbat in Seattle

Sisterhood in March

BFRS parents donated blood to Bloodworks NW. (L-R: Jessica Smolinsky, Carla Merkow, Talor Boatsman, Nichole Boatsman, Jennifer Phillips)

Kindergarteners on an imaginary flight to Israel

Purim fun for Endless Opportunities with PJ Library

Celebrating Purim at JRM!

REESE AND LEXI NETZER

Reese and Lexi Netzer will become b’not mitzvah on May 11, 2024. Reese and Lexi are the daughters of Heather & Daniel Netzer. They are the granddaughters of Karen & Todd Pemble, Blake & Monica Kemper, and the great-granddaughters of Vivian Pemble. Reese is a 7th grader and Lexi is a 6th grader at Kirkland Middle School. Reese enjoys dancing and Lexi enjoys horseback riding. For their mitzvah projects, Reese and Lexi are volunteering for a walk to defeat ALS in honor of their Uncle Jonathan and the ride to end Alzheimer’s in honor of their Aunt Rachel’s mother, Sondra, aka Nonni.

BRADY ROBERT GALANTE

Brady Robert Galante will become a bar mitzvah on June 8, 2024. Brady is the son of Cindy & Charlie Galante and the brother of Rylan Galante. He is the grandson of Raymond & Jeannette Galante and Dennis Burns & Virginia Salas (z”l). Brady is a 7th grader at Seattle Academy. He is a competitive basketball player, avid sports card collector, and enjoys hanging out with his friends. For his mitzvah project, Brady is working with children who have special needs through the Friendship Circle of Washington and creating friendships and experiences within the community.

ALEXANDER JACOB SCHAER

Alexander Jacob Schaer will be called to the Torah on May 25, 2024. Alex is the son of Josh Schaer (stepmother Jamie Andrus) and Lauren Simpson (stepfather Ben Simpson) and the brother of Em and Rebecca Schaer. He is the grandson of Rex and Penny Tippery and Nancy Schaer (z”l) and Herman Silverman (z”l). Alex is a 7th grader at Issaquah Middle School. He loves soccer, Lego, baseball cards, and playing flute/piano. For his mitzvah project, Alex is planting trees.

ASHER SIMON KOPELOVICH

Asher Simon Kopelovich will become a bar mitzvah on June 22, 2024. Asher is the son of Rachel Weissman & Jonathan Kopelovich and the brother of Zay and Ora Kopelovich. He is the grandson of Marilyn & Wayne Weissman and Lenore & Levy Kopelovich. Asher is a 7th grader at Islander Middle School. He enjoys playing soccer, cooking, and hanging out with friends. For his mitzvah project, Asher is making handmade fleece blankets for Project Linus, an organization that supports children 0-18 in the US who are ill or in need.

HIAS Welcome Circle Update

By Rabbi Avi B. Fine

We wanted to share an update on Marling, a newly arrived refugee, who we are supporting in her transition to the area.

Marling arrived in our community on March 7th and is originally from Nicaragua. She is adjusting amazingly well to life here. After living in temporary housing for her first month, she has since moved into her own studio apartment and started working at a Mercer Island based business. Your donations allowed us to help her set up her small space with everything she needs, and to cover her first month’s rent. She is determined to make money and live frugally so she can support her son in her home country and eventually bring him here to live with her. She has connected with a Spanishspeaking Catholic church and learned to navigate around the area on public transportation.

Unsurprisingly, not everything has been smooth in her transition. Marling initially fled to Costa Rica for her safety. She left her six-year-old son with her parents because she had no idea where her journey would take her and how safe she would be. While in Costa Rica, she began the process of seeking asylum in the U.S. and found work as a caregiver for an elderly woman. When Marling found out she was coming to the U.S., her luggage was stolen by her employer, who did not want her to leave. She arrived with only a backpack and its contents. Thanks to your generous donations, she has

been able to supplement her wardrobe since arriving here.

Upon arrival, though Marling was legally allowed to work, she did not have a social security number, and that proved to be a barrier to finding employment. Her social security card did not arrive in a timely manner, necessitating a trip to the social security administration, where you must already have an SSN to make an appointment. She still has not received her SS card, and her bank has been threatening to shut down her account. Through it all, Marling has maintained a positive attitude and showed immense resilience.

This work is spearheaded by our amazing Welcome Circle at Temple, comprised of Betsy Cohen, Holly Levin, Mario Goertzel, Cindy Weiner, and Amber Berman-Ortiz. They are giving so much of themselves and their time to ensure Marling has a place to live, a stable job, and the tools to build a life here. This work is only possible thanks to many generous donations from our community to support Marling’s housing and necessities.

We are still accepting donations to support Marling, and she is looking for people with whom to practice speaking English. Additionally, if you have a small nightstand or a small but comfy chair, we would love to have it. If you have any questions or would like to support Marling’s journey, please email us at TDHSWelcomeCircle@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4, 10 AM-12 PM.

The Temple De Hirsch Sinai community is returning to Angle Lake Park for forest restoration. We’ll be celebrating Earth Day and continuing our important efforts of maintaining the nature trail. Enjoy spending a morning in the park, and bring a picnic lunch if you want to hang out afterwards. As always, no experience is necessary and great for all ages.

Scan QR code for details and registration

TDHS Trips for Teens: Learning About the World Through A Jewish Lens

By Jessie Stott & Stacey Delcau

Experiential education is one of the main ways to create positive memories with our TDHS community and make Judaism come alive in a relevant and impactful way. Our students learn how to see the world around us through a Jewish lens from our surrounding community all the way to Europe. Over the past few years, we have grown our programs to offer experiential trips to students in 7th –12th grade.

Travel begins for our 7th graders with our extended Sunday program, Tiyulim (“trips/adventures”). Our students are given 12 opportunities to travel to local locations like MoPop, Seattle Mikvah, the Burke Museum, the Seattle Aquarium, mosques/churches, and the Seattle Jewish Film Festival -- all with the intention to show our students what Judaism and Jewish values

can look like outside of the home and synagogue. They explore topics like lifecycles, environmentalism, Israel, religion and science, and many others.

Each year, our 8th graders travel to Los Angeles, CA for MLK weekend. This year, 26 students attended the trip with Rabbi Brett Weisman, Jessie Stott, Eian Snyder, and Talia Starr. We spent Friday with a kosher food scavenger hunt through the Jewish neighborhood of Pico Robertson, tasting delicious treats and seeing

Tiyulim trip to the Seattle Aquarium.

how locals prepare for Shabbat. We also learned from members at Beit Teshuvah (a Jewish recovery house), and to end our evening, we attended the MLK Shabbat service at Sinai Temple. On Saturday, we began the day with morning services at Venice Beach, then headed to Universal Studios for the rest of the day. We concluded our trip on Sunday morning by attending the MLK service at First AME Church.

Our 9th & 10th graders join together to take advantage of two travel opportunities in alternating years: the L’taken social justice seminar in Washington, DC, and a trip to Arizona focused on immigration justice. This year, Stacey Delcau, Jessie Stott and Rabbi Fine chaperoned our trip to Arizona. For this trip, we partnered with Tzedek America to learn about immigration by hearing from speakers from all

different sides of the issue, volunteering for a variety of organizations, and taking a walk along the Arizona/ Mexico border.

Meanwhile, our 11th & 12th graders travel to Europe and New York in alternating years. This year, our students traveled to New York with Rabbi Weisman and Jessie Stott. They explored Ellis Island, the Lower East Side, Borough Park, and the 9/11 Memorial; and they celebrated Shabbat at B’nai Jeshurun and Central Synagogue. And in addition to all the yummy food, they couldn’t miss checking out Wicked on Broadway!

Our trips around the world are always a highlight of our school year, and we have already started planning for next year!

BELLEVUE

Third Friday of the Month | 5:30 PM

SEATTLE

Fourth Friday of the Month | 5:30 PM

COMMUNITY

BELLEVUE

First Friday of the Month | 9:30 AM

Temple has simply been the most welcoming Jewish community we’ve ever known

Daniel Stiepleman and Jessica Hawley

Shortly after we moved to the Seattle area, our kids started asking to join a temple -- which was weird, because we had never belonged to one before. But we were coming from New York’s Upper West Side, and instinctively they seemed to sense that something was missing in their new milieu, and that they’d find it in a synagogue. We tried to convince them to eat more bagels instead. When that didn’t work, we joined TDHS.

Temple has simply been the most welcoming Jewish community we’ve ever known, with celebrations, holiday services and weekly t’fillah that satiate a deeper hunger than any of us knew we had. We’re so grateful our kids pushed us through the door.

Still haven’t found a decent bagel, though.

Gayle Carrol

We joined Temple when our oldest child was about to start kindergarten (he’s about to turn 50). I was fortunate to find a community within the community to be part of. Because I got involved with Religion School when my children were young, it felt like there was a friendly face or someone I knew whenever I came to Temple. Coming to Temple is like attending a happy family event.

Gloria Milner

I joined Temple De Hirsch Sinai as my son and grandchildren belong and I moved here a year and a half ago from NYC. It has been a welcoming place with Shabbat services, High Holidays and Sisterhood. I am participating with the kids in Religion School activities and love the whole experience.

Andrew Rosenthal

When we moved to Seattle this summer, finding the right synagogue was a top priority. Jennifer and I were drawn to TDHS because of the programming for young families, championed by the clergy, delivered by the staff, and enlivened by the vibrant madrichim. And an added bonus has been the substantial intellectual and Israelfocused guest lectures. We’ve felt warmly, personally welcomed, while enjoying all the benefits of the large TDHS community.

Georges Krinker

I am a Temple member because it feels more important than ever to belong to a community that offers support and care during these challenging times to be a Jew.

Wrestling with the Moment

Process and learn in small discussion groups. Come with an open mind.

MAY 11 | 10:45 AM

JUNE 1 | 10:45 AM

JUNE 15 | 10:45 AM

Seattle Campus. Join us for one or all of the sessions.

Bellevue Campus | Info on summer sessions coming soon!

Maximize Your Gift to Temple

By Emma Silverstein, Development Manager

Do you want to double the impact of your donation to Temple? You can through your employer’s matching program! Many local companies offer to match their employees’ charitable donations, which means your gift to Temple will go twice as far.

Gifts to the following funds at Temple are match-eligible:

Endless Opportunities Fund: Engages thousands of seniors throughout our greater community for lifelong learning and social gatherings.

Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Fund: Offers young families starting their Jewish journeys access to the highest-quality early child education and childcare in the region.

Siegal Tikkun Olam Fund: Supports new opportunities to repair the world, addressing urgent issues including food insecurity, the environment, homelessness, and poverty.

We have received matching donations from employees working at a number of different corporations including Microsoft, Costco, Apple, and T-Mobile! If you aren’t sure if your company has a matching program, contact your HR representative.

If you are interested in matching your gift to Temple or would like more information about our matchable funds, please email Emma Silverstein, Development Manager, at esilverstein@tdhs-nw.org or by phone at (206) 492-5260.

We’re looking for sponsors for 2024-25!

Sponsorship is a great way to support Temple programs, from weekly Shabbat onegs to annual events like our Chanukah and Purim festivities.

Looking for the right opportunity for you or your business?

Please contact Emma Silverstein, Development Manager, at esilverstein@tdhs-nw.org or (206) 492-5260.

Capital Campaign Update

By Aaron Alhadeff and Laurie Minsk, Campaign Co-chairs

Our Seattle campus has been a hub of activity in recent months, perhaps more than ever in Temple’s history. From Shabbat services welcoming newcomers of all ages to our Purim celebration filled with the smiles of 450 people, we continue to bring together the greater Jewish and interfaith communities for speakers, dialogue, and support. This reinforces for us the importance of reinvesting in Seattle. It’s wonderful to imagine the not-too-distant future when our new spaces match our welcoming values.

We are excited to share the progress we have made since our last update in the February Tidings! As of April 8, we have raised more than $16.4 million toward the $18 million scope and goal approved by the congregation almost a year ago. In this issue, we are honored to recognize those donors who have made gifts or pledges in the early phase of the campaign.

We are also on time and on budget with our original plans and intend to begin construction in the first quarter of 2025. At the same time, after much research by our consultants, we have learned of additional work needed now to avoid disruption in the future. This expanded scope would include repairs to the sanctuary dome interior and exterior, AV upgrades, and security upgrades, including adding an entry vestibule at the

16th Ave entrance. Factoring in project, financing and fundraising costs, our campaign goal would increase to approximately $22.5M. At its March meeting, the Board endorsed the possibility of expanding the scope, should we have a clear path to achieving a higher campaign goal. We are now exploring this along with our ongoing campaign fundraising and will keep you informed. Any vote required by our by-laws will be brought to the congregation.

Asking people to invest in the initial phase of the campaign has involved meaningful conversations between our staff, campaign volunteers, and members. As our fundraising continues, volunteers are excited to reach out to everyone in our Temple community in the coming year. If you have questions, are ready to make a gift, or want to join our growing group of volunteers, please tell us, and we would love to meet!

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

Don Loeb, Honorary Campaign Chair

Capital Campaign Honor Roll (as

of April 25 , 2024)

Temple is extremely grateful to the following members and community friends whose early commitments to the capital campaign have brought our vision to renew the Seattle campus closer to a reality. An alphabetical list will continue to be published in future editions of Tidings. Toward the completion of the campaign, donors will be listed by giving level, unless they prefer otherwise.

Temple is profoundly grateful to The Loeb Family for their visionary investment in Temple’s future.

Bob and Gail Alexander

The Alhadeff Family

Marleen and Kenny

Emily and Aaron

Alison Andrea

Barbara Barokas

Alan and Joyce Bender

Linda Berkman

Michael and Leslie Bernstein

Martin Brashem

The Bridge Family

Bob and Bobbi 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

Harry Caraco

Stephanie Carmel and David Oder

The Cohen Family

Laurie Warshal Cohen and Michael Cohen

Bryan Cohen and Elizabeth Strober

Alex Cohen

Frederic and Harriette Dorkin

Mike Ehrenberg and Donna Richman

Larry Engel and Kate Batuello

Garrett and Jessica Fenton

Raymond and Jeannette Galante

Mario and Elizabeth Goertzel

Evan and Zoe Goldring

Jay and Meredith Goldstein

The Gorlick Family Foundation

in memory of Herman and Diane Gorlick

Steve and Jody Bellar

Madeline Bellar

Leanne and Seth Gordon

Rand Bellar and Ilene Darahovski

Jack and Alison Handlin

Carolyn and Dan Hathaway

Lisa and Lewis Horowitz

Bruce and Tina Kahn

Wendy and Dr. Gary Kaplan

The Keller/Sulman Families

Nick and Michele Keller and family

Stuart and Barbara Sulman and family

James and Leatrice Keller and family

Mike and Shari Koppel

Georges Krinker

Joan Lerner (z’’l)

Dan and Holly Levin

Steven and Janice Lewis

Bryan and Carol Leyton

Karen Mayers Liebman and Henry Liebman

The Loeb Family

Dick and Frankie

Don and JoEllen

Steve and Dianne

Chuck and Barbara Maduell

Gail Mautner and Mario Shaunette

Rich and Leah Medway

Marvin and Rebecca Meyers

Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz

Kit and Sally Narodick

Neale Obedin

Pete Parsons

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

Jeanie and Bill Rosen

Jon and Patricia Rosen

Brian and Stephanie Rubens

Grant and Alexis Rubenstein

Herman (z”l) and Faye Sarkowsky

Jeff and Julie Schoenfeld

Gary and Karen Schwartz

Steve and Pam Schwartz

Eddie and Connie Sherman

Earl and Eva Shulman

David Skinner and Catherine Eaton

Bradley and Lynne Smith

Brian and Rachel Stoner

The Lewis/Stratiner Families:

Janice & Steve Lewis

Cindy & Gary Stratiner

Marcie & Andy Lewis & family

Scott Lewis & Family

Maya & Matthew Stratiner & Family

Marisa & Koltin Stratiner & Family

Kyle Stratiner

Helen Rosen Stusser

Jeff and Sandy Teper

Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner

Bill and Judy Weisfield

Thank You

Thank you to those members who make an annual contribution of $7,200 or more to ensure that Temple can continue to welcome everyone, regardless of their personal circumstances.

CIRCLE MEMBERS*

Bob and Gail Alexander

Kenny and Marleen Alhadeff

Aaron and Emily Alhadeff

Dina Alhadeff and Jay Long

Richard and Dianne Arensberg

Stephan and Jody Bellar

Alan and Joyce Bender

Lisa and Gilad Berenstein

Michael and Leslie Bernstein

Edward and Pamela Bridge

Jon and Bobbe Bridge

Jay and Rebecca Buxbaum

Earl and Cindy Caditz

Jack and Deborah Calderon

Letty Cherry

Bryan Cohen and Elizabeth Strober

Jeffrey and Betsy Cohen

Laurie Warshal Cohen and Michael Cohen

Grant and Kathryn Degginger

William Donner

Jerry Dunietz and Laurie Minsk

Michael Ehrenberg and Donna Richman

Paul and Nancy Etsekson

Kip and Dianne Fern

Charlie and Cindy Galante

Mario and Elizabeth Goertzel

Evan and Zoe Goldring

James and Gloria Gottesman

Bert Green and Alexandra Brookshire

Ken Greenbaum

Robert and Estelle Handlin

Nicole and John Herskowitz

Chuck and Carol Hirsch

Scott and Jocelyn Isaacs

Scott and Carin Jacobson

James and Leatrice Keller

Nick and Michele Keller

Michael and Shari Koppel

Simon and Raquel Koz

Daniel and Holly Levin

Karen Mayers Liebman and Henry Liebman

Richard and Francine Loeb

Don and JoEllen Loeb

Steve and Dianne Loeb

Gordon and Michael Lotzkar

Nizan Manor

Gail Mautner and Mario Shaunette

Marvin and Rebecca Meyers

Corey Miller and Katherine Zinger

Kit and Sally Narodick

Pete Parsons

Stanley and Valerie Piha

Steve Pruzan and Janet Abrams

Brian and Nancy Quint

Donald and JoAnne Rosen

Bill and Jeanie Rosen

Brian and Stephanie Rubens

David and Margaret Rudin

Gary and Karen Schwartz

Steve and Pam Schwartz

Earl and Eva Shulman

Randy Silver

Bradley and Lynne Smith

Stuart and Barbara Sulman

Jeffrey and Sandy Teper

Brett and Halli Waldbaum

Neil and Denise Weinstein

Stuart and Lee Weinstein

William and Judith Weisfield

MEMBERS IN PERPETUITY

Joyce Benezra

Linda Berkman

Bob and Bobbi Bridge

Lawrence and Susan Broder

Melvin and Nanette Freeman

Raymond and Jeannette Galante

Lois Mayers

Ann Nieder

Charlene Polyansky

Herbert and Lucy Pruzan

Kermit and Judy Rosen

Faye Sarkowsky

Esther Schoenfeld

David Stern

For more information about the benefits of Circle membership, please contact Barb Maduell, Senior Director of Capital Campaign and Major Gifts, at bmaduell@tdhs-nw.org or 425-891-9392.

Temple De Hirsch Sinai thanks the following donors for their leadership support of $5,000 or more:

Charles D. Alhadeff and Doris L. Alhadeff Memorial Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to the General Fund

Joyce Benezra to the Benezra Benevolent Fund

Bob and and Bobbi Bridge Jewish Teachers Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to the Bridge Teacher Endowment Fund

Henry and Mila Eisenhardt Donor Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to the Clergy Institute Fund

Hal Marcus Designated Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle to the General Fund

Kermit F. Rosen and Louise D. Bush (The MAP Foundation) to the Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Fund in memory of Jennifer Rosen Meade and in honor of Kermit Rosen Jr.

Alfred and Tillie Shemanski Trust Fund to the General Fund

For privacy purposes, discretionary fund contributions of any size are listed below.

BENJAMIN ZUKOR

CHILDREN’S LIBRARY FUND

In Honor of Michele and Jack Zukor

Betty Ziri

BERNBAUM FAMILY LECTURE FUND

In Memory of

Barbara and Sandy Bernbaum

Laurie Rosen-Ritt and Steven Ritt

DOBRIN EDUCATION FUND

In Memory of

Julia Cooper

Francine Nahon

Brenda and Jeffrey Atkin

ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FUND

Donation

Stan FriedmanM

Jack and Elinor Goldberg

Suzanne Hellerstein

Jewish Family Service

Susan MatalonM

Temple Beth Am

In Honor of

Lauren Handaly

Donna Benaroya

Pat Newman

Rabbi Kate Speizer

Carol A. Ginsberg

In Memory of Fran Nahon

Holly and Dan Levin

FLASH CAMP SCHOLARSHIP

In Honor of Jim Reichman

Helen and Gary Teper

GALANTE SCHOLARSHIP FUND

In Memory of Eileen Gilman

Peggy Greenbaum

Michael (Mike) Hersch

Virginia Salas

Howard Schor

Raymond and Jeannette Galante

GENERAL FUND

Donation

Anonymous (4)

Diana Barnes and Michael McKinlay

Dan Goldgeier

Leigh HaldemanM

Luesa HealyM

Georges Krinker

Alice and Don PorterM

Maria Monica RyanM

Nina SandersM

In Honor of

Gail Alexander

Sylvia and Gary Pearlman

Leslie Amira and Allan Kliegerman

Peri and Gary Greenberg

Peter Shapiro

Gary and Wendy Kaplan

In Memory of

Sandra Cohn

Lee and Stuart Weinstein

Julia Cooper

Peri and Gary Greenberg

David Epstein

Lisa and Lewis Horowitz

Eileen Gilman

Herb and Lucy Pruzan

Cathy, Max, and Faye Sarkowsky

Stan and Michele Rosen

Annette Kaplan

Scott and Lynn Hanfling

Alvin Katsman

Michael and Marianne Ross

Fran Nahon

Jerilyn and Paul Anderson

Steve and Hedy Barrat

Esther Druxman

Paula and John Loewy

Francine Nahon

Terry and Mark Brashem

Claudia Gordon Felson

Lisa and Lewis Horowitz

Mimi and Bob Porad

Susan Kadison Richman

Aaron and Emily Alhadeff

Lisa and Lewis Horowitz

Maxine Seligmann

Joanie and Ron Scherer

GREEN YOUTH ASSISTANCE ENDOWMENT

In Honor of Dante Lanham

Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner

HARRIET MEYERS ELEVATOR FUND

Yahrzeit of Ruth Arndt

Bea and Harvey Kriloff

Clara Bender

Marv and Rebecca Meyers

HIGH HOLY DAYS FUND

Donation

Deborah AndersonM

Jack and Alison Handlin

Nathan and Judy Ross Donor

Advised Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle

Joel and Rebecca WebbM

JACK D. AND MYRNA

ISRAEL SENIOR YOUTH TRAVEL FUND

In Honor of

Lauren Handaly

Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner

Yahrzeit of Estelle Bensussen

Gayle and Joe Carrol and Family

JEFFERY GORLICK MEMORIAL LIBRARY

In Honor of Jack Schoen

Miles Wacksman

Mason Zeitler

Rabbi Daniel and Cindy Weiner

Yahrzeit of Herman H. Gorlick

Steve and Jody Bellar

Ilene Darahovski and Rand Bellar

JENNIFER ROSEN MEADE PRESCHOOL FUND

Donation

Anna Baldasty and Nathaniel Tavel

Evan and Zoe Goldring

The Hollander Family

Matthew and Melissa Korch and Family

Michele and Neal Mulnick

Zach and Corinne Stroum

Susan G. Waldbaum

In Memory of Tila Carrol

Mimi and Bob Porad

Mary Louise Cohn

Janice and Steven Lewis

Sandi Cohn

Elizabeth and Mario Goertzel and Family

Lois Dawson

Steve and Gina Dichter

Yahrzeit of

Lorraine Myers Lieberman

Annette Fisher

KENNY WALDBAUM MEMORIAL AWARD FUND

In Honor of

Cindy Stratiner

Steve and Gina Dichter

In Memory of

Fran Nahon

Emmi Kearns and Family

Harris and Estelle Sprincin

Eric D. Waldbaum

Rod and Nina Waldbaum

Yahrzeit of

Ted Barde

Rod and Nina Waldbaum

Rose Golub

Cindy and Gary Stratiner

Susan Waldbaum

George Posner

Debbie Posner Muscatel and Family

Joyce Stratiner

Philip Stratiner

Cindy and Gary Stratiner and Family

Peter Tarshis

Cindy and Gary Stratiner

Kenneth W. Waldbaum

Susan G. Waldbaum

Kenny Waldbaum

Gary and Cindy Stratiner and Family

Rod and Nina Waldbaum

MARTY BRIDGE

CAMPERSHIP FUND

Yahrzeit of Adele Golub

Carol and Andy Harris and Family

PROJECT 613

In Memory of Jeffrey Funes

Steve and Jody Bellar

Yahrzeit of Edward Dunietz

Mandel Minsk

Harry Pearl

Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz

RABBI DANIEL WEINER

DISCRETIONARY FUND

Donation

Fred and Harriette Dorkin

Adam and Robin Handaly

Laurie Minsk and Jerry Dunietz

Susan and Dan Steinborn

In Appreciation of

Rabbi Daniel Weiner

Sue and Larry Broder

Marc Cordova and Family

Curtis and Beverly Greenberg and Family

Bea Nahon

Mel and Leena Sturman

In Honor of The Welcome Circle Program

Laurie and Mike Cohen

Frederic and Harriette Dorkin

Beth and David Fine

Austin and Claire Fite

Bruce and Joanne Glant, Tiffany, Brittany, Anirban, and Bryan

Jessica Hawley and Daniel Stiepleman

Katherine Hinely and Andrew Kopstein

Ruth Oskolkoff

Steve and Pamela Schwartz

Margie and Ben Starnes

Gary and Helen Teper

Rabbi Daniel Weiner

Nancy Highiet Morse

Laurie Warshal-Cohen and Michael Cohen

In Memory of

Jeffrey Funes

Mimi and Bob Porad

Eileen Gilman

Frederic and Harriette Dorkin

Gerald Haugen

Marcie and Ruben Overbeck

Melvin Holtzman

Frederic and Harriette Dorkin

Gail ‘Malka’ Meister

J.W. Gregg Meister

Francine Nahon

Karen Dixon

RABBI BRETT WEISMAN

DISCRETIONARY FUND

Donation

Irina Uzhanskaya and Leonid Kaplan

In Honor of Rabbi Brett Weisman

Max, Olivia, and August Artz

Bruce and Joanne Glant

RICHARD AND DIANNE ARENSBERG MUSIC EDUCATION FUND

In Memory of Fran Nahon

Neil and Denise Weinstein

SECURITY ENHANCEMENT FUND

Donation

The Stiepleman-Hawley Family

Charitable Fund

SIEGAL TIKKUN OLAM FUND

In Memory of Jeffrey Funes

Bette and Albert Menashe

Fran Nahon

Elaine Ross

Susan Tarica

Marc Cordova

Yahrzeit of Phoebe Goldberg

Harold Seligmann

Maxine Seligmann

Eugene Seligmann

STANLEY AND VALERIE

PIHA YOUNG LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FUND

In Memory of Virginia Salas

Jessica Piha-Grafstein and Mitch Grafstein

WILLIAM AND EDITH WARSHAL FUND FOR SACRED JOURNEYS

In Memory of Sandi Cohn

Emmi, Marty, and Valerie Kearns

Stanley Neft

Diane and Dennis Warshal

Roslyn Schacher

Annette and Edward Schacher

YAHRZEIT AND REMEMBRANCE FUND

In Memory of Kathryn Benaroya

Rosalind B. Poll

Edith Butterklee

Samuel Butterklee

Doreen Butterklee

Esther Canter

Jan and Ralph Kluger

Tila Carrol

Annette Fromm and Danny Kolker and Miriam Kolker

Edward A. Gluckman

Sandra Fishman

Arthur Hanfling

Scott and Lynn Hanfling

Annette Kaplan

Paula and John Loewy

Harriet Kluger

Jan and Ralph Kluger

Francine Nahon

Susann and Don Edmond

The Father of Dani Ruthfield

Deborah and David Levinger

Yahrzeit of Eugene Arron

Robert and Traci Arron

Albert Behar

Marvin Behar

Goldie Libby Blumenthal

Rochelle Blumenthal

Howard Chernin

Norm and Joanne Chernin

Marty, Brenda, and Sharon Goldmark

Marilyn Boden

Allan, Tamar, Hannah, and Alyssa Boden

Mildred Bushkin

Andrew S. Bushkin

Edith Butterklee

Neil H. Butterklee

Aaron Caditz

Lillian Caditz

Allan and Judith Caditz

Fran Calderon

Debbie and Jack Calderon

Samuel Calvo

Rob and Candy Marinelli

Ruth Canty

Bonnie and David Canty

Myer Cohen

Frederick and Michelle Cohen

Aimee Thornton

Lil Corday

Bryan and Carol Leyton

Josef Diamond

Joel and Julie Diamond and Family

John Dorkin

Anne Pfeiffer Dorkin

John Jay Dorkin

Fred and Harriette Dorkin

Ann Etsekson

Karen Mayers Liebman and Henry Liebman

Lois Mayers

Hannah Feinson

Peter and Genevieve Freeman

John Friedlander

Betty Lou Treiger

Adam Fuson

The Fuson Family

Earle “Bapa” Glant

Bruce, Joanne, Tiffany, Brittany, and Brian Glant

Rena Gross

Karen Stern and Michael and Jan Gross and Families

Stella Y. Herman

Roberta Sherman

Lorraine Himelhoch

Bob and Nancy Groonis

Ernest B. Jackson

Peter Jackson

Ralph Jackson

Richard Kahn

Hal Vhugen

Joan Krivosha

Martin Brashem

Rudolph Laschansky

Ellen Laschansky

Lilyan Levson

Bryan and Carol Leyton

Howard Levy

Hallie Santo

Ilene and Rory Santo and Family

Sadie Lighter

Estelle and Harris Sprincin

Anne Marcus

Edith Margolis

Natalie and Jerome Margolis

Bertrand Mayers

Lois Mayers and Family

Rebecca Mesher

James and Leatrice Keller

Mandel Minsk

Jody and Steve Bellar

Gloria Newman

The Almeleh Family

The Capeloto Family

The Kurzrock Family

Hyman Nurick

Bruce and Joanne Glant and Family

Eve Rubenfeld Ordell

Joey Rubenfeld Willard

Harry Pearl

Jody and Steve Bellar

Martin Rind

Janet Gray and Brad Rind

Rudolf Rindler

Susanne Sherman

Sara Mesher Rosen

Joel and Amy Arensberg

Dianne and Dick Arensberg

Rabbi Richard Rosenthal

Debbie and Jack Calderon

Stuart Rosenwald

James and Vivian Rosenwald

Nathan Ross

Bobbi Chamberlin and Don Shifrin

Alexis and Conor Close

Judith Ross

Neil Ross and Liz Davis

Max Shifrin

Ben Rothenberg

Frederick and Michelle Cohen

Aimee Thornton

Mose Rotman

Allan Rotman

Herman Schoenfeld

Esther Schoenfeld

Kenneth J. Schwartz

Anonymous

Sadie Segal

Rabbi Eleanor Pearlman

Scott Adam Sherman

Roberta Sherman

Robert Shindell

Helene Bender

Bonnie Shifton

Evelyn Shifton

Lynn and Roslyn Tooley

Edward Sommer

Fred and Jeanne Wolfstone

Frieda Sondland

Lucy and Herb Pruzan

William Staadecker

Bonnie and James Brazil

Edward Starin

Debbie and Robert Bensussen

Irving B. Stern

Charlotte Stern and Family

Joyce Stratiner

Janice and Steve Lewis

Ida Toff

Joel and Amy Arensberg

Dianne and Dick Arensberg

Lynn Orin Tooley

Lynn and Roslyn Tooley

Evelyn “Pickle” Wiviott

Susu, Michael, Marc, and Eric Moshcatel

Leonard Wiviott

Michael and Marcia Wiviott

Susu and Michael Moshcatel

Jackie Vhugen

Hal Vhugen

Helen Weiss

Robert Weiss

Frances Wolfstone

Fred and Jeanne Wolfstone

Stanley Wolfstone

Karen and Marc Kaufman

Louis Young

Mary Young

Alfred M. Ross

Sam 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.

Zichronam Livracha

PERPETUAL YAHRZEITS

MAY 3 & 4

Helen Greenebaum Arnstein

Benjamin Baker

Minnie M. Barnett

Myrah Bean

Jack Becker

Lester Berg

Louis Bitterman

David Brower

Manya Caplan

Samuel Clayman

Yetta Cohen

Isaac Cooper

Arthur J. Degginger

Shirley Ann Donner

Jesse Ray Eisenberg

Norman Joseph Freeman

Adam Solomon Fuson

Frank E. Gilman

Alex K. Goldman

Joseph Golombeck

Rae Harris

Joe Himelhoch

Jessie L. Jacobson

Jacob B. Keller

Nathan E. Kramer

Lilyan Lane

Nathan Lederman

Irving C. Lewis

Edith Mayers

Gertrude C. Mesher

Rachel Morris

Thomas Peizer

Rose Pincus

Harris J. Rafish

Esther Robbins

Sara M. Robbins

Barbara M. Rosenthal

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

Jack A. Benaroya

Lynn Sara Blumenthal

Joan Flaks Brashem

Benjamin Cole

Lizzie Cooper

Elizabeth L. Cordova

Roberta Corets

Joseph Arthur Daniels

Anner Finkel

Ned E. Franco

Norman Charles Goldberg

Simon Golub

Joseph Haas

Sam Hoffman

Fanny Horowitz

Louis I. Hurwitz

Luetta Jermulowske

Albert G. Kantor

Samuel Krivosha

David Levine

Heartha J. Levinson

Bert J. Lillian

Louise Loeb-Ullman

Vera Masin

Louis Meyers

Mary Suckerman Morris

Maxine Naon

Judy Poll

George Preblod

Clara Pruzan

Emma Rindler

Donna E. Sarchin

Tamara Shteynberg

Mannie Silverstone

Rachel Silverstone

Rudolph Abram Spring

Seymour S. Stein

Sam Tobin

Franz Ullmann

Richard S Weisfield

Nellie Wolf

Marvin Ronald Wolk

Philip H. Zarkin

MAY 17 & 18

Steven Jay Abrams

Alexander B. Allper

Jennie Behar

Ralph A Benaroya

Walter Block

Morris A. Blumberg

Jerome Merton Brown

Jennie M. Bukofzer

Roger T Chess

Dr. Leonard J. Cohen

Abe Cohn

Michael Cohon

Sara Goldberg Darvin

Herman Dinkelspiel

Joseph Dinner

Rose Drebin

Dr. Alex Edelstein

Alexander Edelstein

Robert Eilenberg

Dr. Joseph Freeman

Hilda L. Guthman

Marlene Halela

Vinci J. Heilbrunn

Maurice Kadish

Nadine Kaufman

Emma Kemp

Jacob Joseph Kitz

Carrie Koch

Sophie Kohn

Edward Kosokoff

Al Lasky

George Leichty

Janet Rebbeca Levy

Rose Liberman

Celia Lipetz

Henry Mayer

Marc G. Mayers

Libey Betty Miller

Samuel Joseph Minkove

Daniel Offer

Ethel Berkman Ordell

Morris Piha

William Rapaport

Esther Raphael

Frieda Ries Rebitzer

Bessie Saul

Sam Schwartz

Sidney P. Schwartz

Issie Shafer

Blanche Shindell

Samuel Sigel

Robert M. Silver

Kirby Speyer

Ire Stratiner

Edith Barnass Tarshis

Harry Joseph Wasserman

Helen Wechsler

Samuel Wiviott

Patricia Wolfstone

Sallie Youngman

MAY 24 & 25

Harry Abrahams

Charles H. Abrams

Harry I. Adler

Fanny Baron

Bess Gordon Berlat

Barbara Bernbaum

A. Moe Bernhard

Fred Biel

Gertrude Shwayder Breetwor

Faye C. Brown

Gloria Burck

Leo R. Chain

Hazel Diesenhaus Cole

Sam L. Crevin

Lucy Alhadeff De Leon

Morris Friedel

Paul Allan Friedman

Max Green

Marjorie Gronfein

Benjamin T. Hibshman

Joseph Hornstein

Shirley Kay Jabon

Helene Jean Kelman

Leo Kohn

Norman Levin

Harriet B. Meyers

Jack S. Moss

Jacob Platt

Emma Prottas Rogers

Marion Q. Rose

Dr. Herman H. Schoffman

Cherna Sigel

Florence Silver

Max A. Silver

Lillian Snyder

Paul Richard Speyer

Sidney Thal

John P. Warnick

Louise Weil

Ruth Weiss-Stewart

George Jacob Wolff

Gertrude Copeland Zarkin

MAY 31 & JUNE 1

Edward A. Brashem

Isadore Brown

Samuel David Burstein

Dorothy Sadick Cobb

Benjamin Ely Cohen

Isidor Eigenfeld

Jack Fields

Joe Friedman

Samuel Gelb

Henrietta Gilman

Jennie Heppner

Morton Gerald Herman

Julius Hirshberg

Joseph Josephson

Sarah Koch

Bertha Konick

Sam Lowney

Mary Dulien Mernstein

Jack Muscatel

Jane D. Newberger

Hyman L. Oster

Lina Piepsch

Dr. Justin Richman

Edward Schwab

Sam Shulman

Mary Shyman

Siegmund Steiner

Harry M. Warren

Sydney Weinstein

JUNE 7 & 8

Louis Abraham

William R. Asher

Bessie Asia

Mark Barr

Max H. Block

Shirley Bridge

Joel Buxbaum

Helen K. Cohen

Morris Elburn

Helen A Ellenbogen

Herman S. Feinberg

Etta D. Friedman

Julia Hanan Friedman

Max Fuhrman

Fredrick A. Goldberg

Stanley J. Gottstein

Sam Heller

Miriam Holcenberg

Leon R. Israel

Jeffrie J. Kay

Bertha Keiter

Isaac Kollack

Joe Kraft

Fannie K. Laurie

Norman R. Leopold

Elizabeth R. Lipman

Jacob Lukov

Benjamin Masin

Joseph N. Nahon

Jetty R. Newbeck

Therese Offer

Benjamin Oseran

Melville Oseran

Isadore Pincus

Ines Policar

Julia Reiter

Mendel Rose

Maynard D. Ross

Sarah Simon

Isidore R. Singerman

Belle May Stern

Eeda Walters

Robert A. Wolff

JUNE 14 & 15

Irving W. Albert

Hershell Samuel Asia

Elaine P Bishop

Harry Jerome Bobin

Max Ben Breetwor

Rachel Caraco

Julius Feinberg

Tillie Feinstein

Joseph Gardner

Gussie Roth Gelb

Evelyn Nurick Glant

Arva Davis Gray

Henry Grunbaum

Patricia R. Israel

Robert Leo Kahn

Henry L. Kotkins, Sr.

Rabbi Chariss Kranes

Bessie Leavitt

Hattie W. Levy

Harry Margolis

Tuddi Silver Mayo

Nochem B. Mesher

Mary Nagel

David Joelson Nagler

Harry E Obedin

Rita Pilling

Fanny Raskin

Otto David Ries

William M. Robinson

Morton B. Rogers

Harry D. Saul

Helene Schlonau

William E. Schwartz

Walter Schwarz

Ben Seigler

Robert Silver

William Sondheim

Rose Starin

Michel P Stern

Arthur Sternoff

Sam Sturman

Della Tall

JUNE 21 & 22

Jacob Aronson

Eddie Barrat

Morris L. Bender

Selma Bernow

Harry Saul Brown

Regina B. Caston

Larry R. Clein

Jerry Creim

Aaron Dolgoff

Harry H. Goldberg Jr.

Terry L Goldring

Eva Green

Bernice Degginger Greengard

David Himelhoch

Helene A. Hochberg

Jerome G. Hoffman

Ethel Jacobs

May Jacobs

Abraham N. Kadish

Ida Kadish

Louis Kaminoff

Selma B. Karl

Abraham Kosher

David Morris Kosher

Sara R. Miller

Serena Mossafer

David J. Nash

Rita E. Phillips

Moritz Pickard

Esther Golombeck Quint

Max Rind

Earl Robbins

Max Rosen

Edna Schoenfeld

Hattie Seidenverg

Mildred Leshgold Sidell

Mary E. Sommer Sigel

Stanley H. Singer

Evelyn V. Steinhauer

Edith Rubin Warshal

Harry Weill

Robert Weinberg

Lawrence W. Weinstein

JUNE 29 & 29

Charles D. Alhadeff

Susan Gayle Ash

Abe Bean

Helen B. Blumenthal

Jay Richard Breslin

Elise Caraco

Julius Eisenberg

Leonard Etsekson

Esther Finkel

Frederick V. Fisher

Milton M. Freed

Florence Ayres Friedman

Olga Friedman

Samuel E. Friedman

Louis Garfinkle

Ethel Gitlin Gimpel

William G. Himelhoch

Seymour “Sy” A. Kluger

Harry Kronfield

Sol G. Levy

Mollie Loschbin

Sonia Pease

Merriam Michael Rabin

Mandle Rosenberg

Samuel Z. Rubin

Bessie Barman Schoenfeld

Arminta Toto Schwartz

Freda Shore

Rebecca Waxman

Marcelle B. Weill

Paul Morley Zukor

JULY 5 &6

Esther Alhadeff

Eleanor G. Arnstein

Julian J. Arnstein

Mort Bean

Minnie Bernhard

Marlene Bloom

Maurice A. Burnley

Sally Buxbaum

Rachel H. Caplan

Marion E. Coyne

Stanley Enfield

Paul S. Friedlander

Rebecca S. Gardner

Anne Goffee

Ernest B. Gordon

Rachel Gordon

Naoma Green

Rube Gross

Hyman Hoffman

Anna Horowitz

Ida E. Israel

Myrna A. Israel

Nettie Kamusher

Ethel L. Kasner

Albert Klein

Morris H. Kossis

William R. Laurie

Helen Lavinthal

Laz M Lazarus

Lucile Z. Levin

Montie Levinson

Leon B. Levy

Rae Levy

Arthur Morgenstern, Jr.

Frank Newman

Abe Pilling

Ella S. Rosenberg

Leslie Edward Rosenberg

Jeanette Rottenstein

Leona Saran

Emanuel Secord

Max Seligman

Samuel Shucklin

Esther Leivy Silverstone

Margot Vasen

Jean Warenoff

JULY 12 & 13

Martin J. Backer

Frank Barlow

Regina Berliner

Harry Blatt

Ben Bridge

A. Martin Brown

Harold F. Casserd

John F. Chaback

Rose Clayton

Sally Inez Coffler

Fannie Cohen

Harry Cohen

Bernard Ehrlich Collier

Jay Davidner

Selma Dorkin

Morey Druxman

Arthur Eisenhardt

Lt. Marvin A. Flaks

Ethel Glant

Alan G. Goldman

Charlene Leavitt Gruol

Betty Alpert Haas

Pearl Isquith Harris

Edward Hirshberg

Barbara Kadaner-Siegel

Yetta Kracower

David Lerner

Rose B. Levin

Annette Chernis Levinson

Esther Levy

Sam H. Loschbin

Harry Mernstein

Abe Meyerson

Ruth Warshal Neft

Isadore Platt

Harvey S. Poll

Isaac Raban

May Ritter

Fannie L. Rosefeldt

Etta Rosenberg

William Rosenkrantz

John C. Ross

Kitty Rosted

Bertram B. Schatz

Joseph Selig

Tillie Shemanski

Jenny Singerman

Harry Tall

Judith Faye Waldbaum

Norman P. Woldman

Zipora B. Zettler

JULY 19 & 20

Rose E. Adelberg

Olga Adler

Hyman Altose

Jack E. Barnett

Mary Sloy Berns

Edwin J. Blumenthal

Helen B. Blumenthal

Julian Cohon

Jenny Esfeld

Gizella Falk

Irvin Gendler

Bernie Gottlieb

Cecile L. Greenberg

Tibe Hoda Greenberg

Maurice L. Grunbaum

Meyer Horowitz

Carol B. Kahn

Howard Seymour Keller

Dorothy Joelsohn Kreidel

Sara Levinson

Albert G. Maizels

Rabbi Stanley Meisels

Leo Mitchell

Harold I. Poll

Samuel L. Rackmil

Helen M. Shapiro

Archie Sidel

Ada Staadecker

Ruth M. Steinhauer

Sam Suskin

Helen S. Tatcher

Frances Susan Tepper

Emanuel Wachtel

Jerrold Warshal

Norman M. Warshaw

Hannah W. Weinstein

Joseph Willner

Elaine Wise

Sarah Zetin

JULY 26 & 27

Sadie Ackerman

Samuel Bernbaum

Arthur H. Boden

Bettie Breslin

Estelle Broder

Beth Clement

Rose E. Collier

Morris Ehrman

Lew Flaks

Victor Friedlein

Joanne Hochberg

Herman Joseph

Bryna Klein

Aubrey Levy

Barbara J. Lewis

Walter James Phillips

Victor S Piha

Mary Louise Reiter

Roy G. Rosenthal

Sadie K. Rosenthal

Natalie Fasten Rosenwald

Gordon Paul Sadick

Norman Sarchin

Susanne Seaman

Celia H. Seelig

L. Dave Shilton

Sol Shyman

Etta Silver

Samantha Winifred Spigel

Hannah Spring

Max Steinhauer

Rachmiel Straus

Samuel J. Walters

Leona Warshal

Gertrude E. Wolfe

AUG 2 & 3

Ira H. Alexander

Esther Parker Block

Frida Trajtman Brown

Helen Pedosin Chelin

John C. DeRoulet, Jr.

Karoline Ebersohn

Rose Ehrman

Max Esfeld

Arnold 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

Max Meisels

Regina Meyers

Barney Naon

Himan Radow

Rochelle L. Ray

Pearle Rottenstein

Edith Roumm

Marcus Mac Rubenfeld

Minna Schwab

Blossome Z. Silberman

Zelma Silen

Bertha Stemmer Simon

Jacob Starin

Joseph Starin

Bernard Stratiner

Zara Tarshis

Gertrude Thal

Gertrude Harvitz Trotsky

Philipp Vasen

Pamela Waechter

AUG 9 & 10

Frances Altman

Joseph Samuel Barnett

Harry H. Baron

Jacqueline V. Barr

Fannie Bloch

Grace Tarches Burton

Eva Cohn

William Herbert Cohn

Raymond E. Dias

Harry Frank

Rally Freeman

Philip B. Friedman

Joseph Goldberg

Mae Gottstein

David E. Gross

Michael Barry Harvitz

Hugo Jassny

Paul Bernard Jassny

Charles Kalmans

Bill W. Kates

Rose Kaufman

James Koleman

Nancy V. Koppel

Gussie Lefton

Elizabeth Leivy

Sophie Levin

Alfred Levinson

Henry Lotzkar

Deana Mondschein

Ann Nudelman

Ernestine Pickard

Sally Poll

Ann Resnik

Al (Abe) Ritt

Helen G. Rosen

Rebecca Rosen

Emmanuel Rosenberg

Selma F. Rubens

Donald Schulman

Gussie Seligmann

Naomi D. Shore

Sarah D. Silverstone

Phreda Sherman Staadecker

Carl Sternoff

Samuel Stusser

Edith Tobin

Goldie Tobin

Al Wegodsky

Haim Zelikovsky

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.

In Memoriam

JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2024

Domatila (Tila) Carrol. Beloved mother of Michael & Denise Davidson, and Gavin Carrol, grandmother and great-grandmother of several, and sister-in-law of Joseph & Gayle Carrol.

Mary Louise Cohn. Beloved spouse of the late William Cohn, mother of Mark & Susan Cohn, and the late Cantor Sanford Cohn, grandmother of five, and great-grandmother of two.

Sandra (Sandi) Cohn. Beloved spouse of the late Irv Cohn, mother of Karen & Marc Ovetz, Lauren & Patrick Sarabia, Michael & Barbara Cohn, and Robert & Joy Cohn, and grandmother of six.

Murray H. Epstein. Beloved spouse of Ann G. Epstein (z”l), father of David Epstein, Donalyn & RH Dietz, Maralyn & Lori Morris, grandfather of four, great-grandfather of two, son of Irving M. Epstein (z”l) & Bertha C. Epstein (z”l), and brother of Muriel Friedman.

Jeffrey N. Funes. Beloved brother of Reyna & Steve Gustav, and Gary & Patty Funes, and uncle of three.

Gary Davis Gartenberg. Beloved spouse of Holly Gartenberg, father of Eric & Kaitlin Gartenberg, and Alex Gartenberg, brother of David & Jo Gartenberg, Jill Corson & Richard Zager, and Jane & John Harris, son of Joyce Gartenberg & Richard Gartenberg (z”l), and uncle and cousin of many.

Eileen Gilman. Beloved spouse of Robert Gilman (z”l), mother of Laurrien Gilman, Jon Gilman & Brad Learmonth, Richard Gilman, Jules Gilman & Michael Clawson, and grandmother of one.

Dr. Alvin Katsman. Beloved spouse of the late Sheila Katsman, father of Bruce & Suzanne Katsman, Ralph & Lisa Katsman, and Leslie Katsman, grandfather of four, and great-grandfather of one.

Francine Nahon. Beloved spouse of the late Joseph Nahon (z”l), mother of Susan & Lawrence Broder, and Bruce (z”l) & Bea Nahon, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of four.

Susan Kadison Richman. Beloved spouse of the late Justin Lewis Richman, mother of Donna Richman & Mike Ehrenberg, Vicki Richman & Kirby Payne, Toby Richman & Mark Diparlo, grandmother of four, daughter of the late Lilly & Milton Kadison, and sister of the late Philip Kadison.

Virginia Catherine Salas. Beloved mother of Cindy & Charlie Galante, and Joe Jiminez, and grandmother of seven.

Elaine Schwimmer. Beloved spouse of the late Manuel Phillips and the late Michael Schwimmer, mother of Glenn Phillips, Marla Phillips Morris & the late Willie Morris, and Richard Phillips, and stepmother of Lisa Maclaren and Linda & Donald Diamond, grandmother of six, and greatgrandmother of eight.

Robert I. Witz. Beloved spouse of Elaine Witz, father of Aaron & Clairann Witz, Jennifer Witz, and Seth Witz, grandfather of two, son of Gert Witz and brother of Roclyn Herzog.

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

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

Nathalie Austin, Membership Manager (206) 258-4215, naustin@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

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.