Spring 2021|5781 February, March, April Sh'vat, Adar, Nissan, Iyar
INSIGHT INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
into Temple Israel of Boston
Temple Israel's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism
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“Enlighten our eyes with Your teaching, and let
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our hearts embrace Your commandments.� - Morning Liturgy
AT TEMPLE ISRAEL, WE...
build community and encounter the sacred through relationships.
embrace Torah in all its dimensions as our enduring source for inquiry, discovery, and inspiration. explore spirituality and innovate our traditions of ritual and prayer. A team of clergy, staff, and volunteers helped facilitate the curb side pick-up from Black owned restaurants on Shabbat Tzedek.
IN THIS ISSUE... The TI Scene .......................................................3 From TI President & Executive Director .............4
pursue justice, in partnership with others, to realize our vision of what the world ought to be. are Ohavei Yisrael, Lovers of Israel, committed to the vitality, peace, and well-being of the Jewish people in Israel and throughout the world. draw strength from our diversity and wisdom from all who walk through our open doors.
Checking in with Our Facilities Staff ...................5 Blessings to our Clergy, Teachers and Staff ....6-7 Shabbat Tzedek 2021 ....................................8-11 TI's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion,
and Anti-racism .........................12-13
Stay Warm with TI .......................................14-15 The Center for Adult Jewish Learning ...............16 Re-energized Daily Minyan ...............................17 FJECC Welcomes New Director ........................18 Passover & Purim 2021/5781 ...........................19 Life-Cycles ...................................................20-21 Yahrzeits .....................................................22-25 Contributions & New Members ..................26-29
UPCOMING HOLIDAY DATES... Purim: February 25/26, 2021 Passover: March 27 - April 4, 2021 Lag B'Omer: April 30, 2021
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Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
The TI Scene: Living Judaism Together
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!
Being in quarantine can be isolating, frightening, and lonely. If you or anyone you know are sick with COVID-19, please let Amy Sherr know so we can reach out at asherr@tisrael.org. We are here for you! Please let us know if you need immediate assistance. www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960
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FROM THE
Marc Maxwell Board President
BOARD PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
These last months have been a whirlwind of uncertainty, politically, economically, medically, and socially. Through all of this, Temple Israel has remained our constant—the one place we could come and know we would be welcomed, connected, and nurtured. Our clergy, staff, and teachers have kept us focused on all that is good about our community and in our traditions. Our winter of engagement has fed our minds and souls. Shabbat Tzedek could not have come at a better time in our annual cycle, when we celebrate justice and remind ourselves how far we have come, and of how much work there is to do.
Change has always been a constant, our journey into the future interspersed with sadness and joy. In the coming months we will be saying goodbye and expressing our gratitude to one Rabbi and welcoming another, just as we last year said farewell to one Cantor and joyfully brought a new voice into our community. Temple Israel and change are our constant reminder of how we as individuals and as a community grow over time. I hope you will join me in embracing change, which is how we thrive in uncertainty, grow as individuals, and evolve for the better as a community. Our traditions never fail us, as we move from the darkness of winter into the joy of Purim and the reminder of Pesach as to how far we have come. Be well and stay safe.
Dan Deutsch Executive Director
As we approach a full year of Living Judaism together through a pandemic, there is a lot that makes me feel grateful. Our Temple Israel community continues to rally together and support one another. I recently spoke with a congregant who was in the hospital recovering from an injury. They were so appreciative of the outpouring of support that they felt from our “Temple Israel family.” Though I called within a day or so, my call was preceded by many others who had reached out with wishes for a speedy recovery. We thank you all for continuing to be a part of our congregation and for being there to support one another. If you are looking to get more involved with Temple Israel please let us know; there are many opportunities to volunteer, lead, or simply participate. You can always reach me at ddeutsch@tisrael.org.
All that we do to operate through the pandemic requires resources and your continued support. So far, this fiscal year has been a successful one for our annual Friends Fund Campaign. Our participation is up significantly and we thank all who have been able to contribute to our campaign. We are looking for gifts from the heart to sustain our work and propel us forward. No gift is too small, it is your meaningful participation that matters. Thank you for all that you do to make Temple Israel thrive.
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Checking in with our Facilities and Reception staff, who keep things running on-site everyday!
Abner Marin, Facilities
Julia Pollard, Director of Administration & Facilities
"It feels strange to come to the building when most of the staff are not here but it also is satisfying to know that my presence makes a difference." - Irina Preys
Fay Childers, Reception
Juan Marin, Facilities
"I feel bad because I hear a lot of news of businesses closings, people being out of work. I am very blessed and thankful for the chance of being part of this community. It feels good to be out of the house and to be helpful" - Ricardo Abreu
"Temple Israel radiates a positive vibe regardless of what goes on in the world. Our faith in each other gives us strength." - Julia Pollard "I feel support from my team members and feel confident that it will be OK!" - Juan Marin "It’s a life changing situation. But, I come into work as usual, and we get lots of support from the TI community." - Christian Diaz
"It has been reassuring to know that the temple has taken the measures to assure our safety." - Faye Childers
"It's sad because there is no school and children can’t see friends or grandparents and participate in normal activities, but I feel good about coming in to Temple Israel to help the people who work here during these difficult times." - Abner Marin
Anthony Grant, Facilities
Ricardo Abreu, Accommodator
Lorraine Smith, Reception
"I feel safe. However, I also feel a bit lonely because it’s so quiet." - Lorraine Smith "Being able to go out, commute and work full time has provided a muchneeded sense of normalcy. During the short time I've been here, the Temple has been tremendously supportive! I'm very confident in the procedures that are in place to protect us when we're here." - Anthony Grant
Christian Diaz, Facilities
Irina Preys, Reception
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From Our Congregation: Blessings To Our Clergy, Teachers, and Staff During Qabbalat Shabbat on December 18, 2020, TI congregant Em Mueller delivered a blessing to our clergy, teachers, and staff, on behalf of the congregation. Her words inspired other congregants to submit reflections on how the clergy and staff have given hope and strength during this pandemic. Do you feel inspired? Share your thoughts with Emma Koblick at ekoblick@tisrael.org
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Blessed Holy One, Creator of us all, thank you for the light of our clergy and teachers and staff, who have worked as One to care for us during these dark days giving us hope and nourishing us, keeping us connected, caring for our building even though we're rarely there, mastering new technologies, answering every call, being dedicated to our well-being. For the myriad faces looking back at us from the squares of Zoom, our voices sometimes cacophonous, always sweet; for break out rooms and new connections; for daily reminders of all the offerings; for inspiring our children and keeping them safe; for creating space for us to mourn a loved one or to celebrate -- even on a rooftop; for maintaining a focus on social justice; for kindness and wisdom, laughter and song, tireless energy, and determination; for being the glue that holds us together, and for the all around enormous amount of love all of you have shown us, we are deeply -- profoundly -- grateful. Baruch Atah Adonai, Blessed are You, Creator of the Universe, for giving us the gift of light that is our staff and teachers and clergy. - Em, delivered on 12/18/20 at TI Qabbalat Shabbat
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When I left Boston several years ago I thought I was saying goodbye to my temple, the clergy, and its members. Well, the pandemic hit, along with a lot of other crappy stuff, and I made Etrogaide out of etrogs. I was thrilled to learn TI would be hosting services virtually. As with many of their other initiatives, they were pioneers for setting up a system that allowed congregants and guests to not only view the service but to actually participate. Their integration of the chat feature allowed for another dimension to services. I was always self conscious in synagogue with the usual, do I know the words? Am I in-tune? Am I dressed okay? I found out quickly that none of these things matter when you are remote. You can sing off key and even mess up a lyric or two and it's okay. Zoom also allowed me to really see the clergy and their facial expressions. For the first time, I could see the authenticity and their true love for Judaism, the Torah, and Shabbat. I never doubted their connectedness, however seeing their smiles, their eyebrow raises, and almost seeing the inflection in their voices confirmed what I had already thought to be true. You may be asking, or saying to yourself, this is all well and good however does it go away when Covid ends and shuls are open again? While I cannot say with 100% assuredness, I do believe that this experience and self reflection says that my confidence, connectedness, and desire for in-person services have been elevated. As an example, I now participate in services with my camera on. It's okay if you can see that I am missing words, or that I am looking off into space for a moment, as that is all part of the process and growth to which I have been fortunate. Thank you to the clergy for all they do, the countless hours they put in, and most importantly the Jewish experience they are providing. Well wishes during this chaotic time. - David Poskanzer
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It’s difficult to express the enormity of our gratitude and respect for what you have done during these months. You have completely re-imagined what concepts like “community” and “being together” can be. You have helped transformed walls that could have isolated us into a wall of tiles where we encounter each other panim el panim and share meaningful moments. During this year you have helped us go through the critical congregational transition of bidding a loving goodbye to one cantor and welcoming a new one whom we have yet to meet in person; stay up all night studying, cooking, and reading poetry; add the brief, poignant havdalah service to our necessary moments in the week; be inspired and charmed watching our children’s choir; and find new meaning and comfort in life cycle events that are so different from what we imagined or wanted. The clergy has been the most visible face of all these efforts, but to the staff, onscreen or behind the scenes, we echo Rabbi Zecher’s message: we see you. We see your creative and technological efforts, your dedication and patience that have enriched us all. Especially now, going into a new calendar year with some hopefulness, our thoughts naturally begin to turn toward “when this is over.” It’s unclear what “over” will look like, how much of what we knew will still be part of our world, what will be gone forever, what will be irrevocably changed. One thing that will be changed is our relationship to TI and, through it, to each other. You have sustained us and shown us that you are at the heart of our lives in a profound way. Thank you. - Jim Dalsimer and Ellen Steinbaum
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Shabbat Tzedek 2021: Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism Friday, January 15, 2021: Curb Side Pick Up, Supporting Black-Owned Businesses Shabbat Tzedek weekend began with over 140 Temple Israel families pre-ordering dinner from four featured Blackowned businesses (MIDA, Fresh Food Generation, Tawakal, and Sweet Teez Bakery), for curb side pick-up prior to the virtual service. Because of systemic racism that is embedded throughout our society, Temple Israel continues to be committed to promoting purchases from Black-owned businesses. As a community, Temple Israel aligned over $10,000 with our values by supporting Black business owners that evening. We invite you to explore our virtual shuk (marketplace) with additional Black-owned business suggestions, at www.tisrael.org/shuk.
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My family and all of my staff are really excited to be part of this MLK observance. One of the TI members called, unable to order online and asking for help. She was amazing, chit chatting over the phone, sharing her story. I felt like I was talking to my grandmother. This is how we were raised, to enjoy those conversations. Would love to get to know everyone at the Temple. Food brings everyone together. So glad to be in this position." - Yahya Noor, Owner of Tawakal
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We very much enjoyed our meal from Tawakal, a Somali restaurant based in East Boston. We ordered Hummus, which was smooth and creamy and came with some oily, tasty pita strips. The Vegetarian Sambusas were delicious, sort of like Somali knishes. Biryani, a rice and meat main dish, was simple but colorful and the portions were generous. The Tawakal Fries, spicy and salty French fries, were a nice contrast to the more mellow flavors of the other offerings. And the meal finished with Nutella Chapatis, outstanding pastries filled with chocolate hazelnut sauce and topped with ice cream. Yum. Very satisfying, all around and we were glad to support a minority owned business. We will be going there when the world opens up again." - Bob Goisman and Jeanne Traxler
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Grub Hub, DoorDash, Uber Eats, many of us have had food delivered in the last 10 months. Friday, January 15th I was supposed to make a very special and unique delivery. As part of Temple Israel’s ongoing support of BlackOwned Businesses, this year for Shabbat Tzedek food could be ordered and picked up at TI. The food I was supposed to deliver was for a Shabbat Tzedek speaker, who lived an hour away from TI. When I arrived to pick up the food, I found out one of the vendors was delayed. There were quick decisions and we pivoted, as we have all learned to do in the last year. So instead of delivering food to a speaker, I made calls to congregants asking them to please arrive a little later to pick up their food. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ Friday, I helped others. Think about what you will do next for others, today, this week, this month, and this year." - Rachel A. Daniels
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Friday, January 15, 2021: Qabbalat Shabbat with Renée Graham The Friday evening service began with a video of welcoming messages from U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, Mayor Marty Walsh, DA Rachael Rollins, Newton Mayor (and TI member) Ruthanne Fuller, and countless national interfaith leaders, giving a prayer, a hope, and a charge. The service continued with reflections from teenage students from Temple Israel and Beacon Academy, as well as powerful music and prayers, and a reading of words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Renée Graham started the panel discussion by asking each featured guest what accountability looks like in today’s climate. “How do we take this moment and move toward unity? What’s the most important thing that we can do to reach the goal of unity, which this country has never done in its history? How do we do that with love, democracy, and inclusion?"
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Build a habit, build muscle memory, build a routine of participating in change making.” - Senator Sonia Chang Diaz Be willing to name and be uncomfortable. Be in the discomfort to own the harm that you have caused, and be ready to hold others accountable in a way that is rooted in compassion for one another." - Organizer Nadav David Once you find your local struggle you should ask yourself: how am I smart about this issue? It’s the small daily things, the redundant things that we do everyday that matter the most." - Imam Taymullah Abdur-Rahman
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From the Shabbat Tzedek Zoom Chat.. Reverend Liz Walker: Thank you Temple Israel for your persevering friendship...It is a mindset and movement, in big ways and small. Every act counts.
Adam D. Williams: Fullness is the oneness we have here now. Blessings and gratitude.
Jen Grella: Thanks to the TI family for helping us to be our best selves.
Elaine Abrams: So very beautiful - so moving.
Carole-Bethel AME: Thank you for this beautiful Shabbat service. Shalom to ALL! We will look forward to our Temple Israel Friends to attend our Bethel Services on Sunday!!
Reverend Gloria White-Hammond: Shabbat shalom to our beloved Temple Israel Family.
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This year, I enjoyed serving on the host committee for Shabbat Tzedek, spreading the word about a meaningful event to me over the years. In 1992, the Temple Committee and Rabbi Mehlman decided to change our January Friday night Interfaith Lecture on Hunger and Homelessness to a weekend partnership with the Black Columbus Avenue AME Zion Church in remembrance of Martin Luther King. This church was housed in the original Adath Israel built in 1865 and sold to the church in 1903 where they still worship. Maybe the awareness of the brutal police beating of Rodney King in L.A. and the destructive riots that followed in 1991 opened our eyes to the iniquities suffered by our Black citizens, distant memories of MLK speaking at Temple in 1965, and the 26 years that had passed before his birthday became a national holiday after his assassination in 1968. Where had we been all those years despite our work in social justice? I volunteered to arrange a potluck dinner which eventually necessitated a caterer due to larger attendance along with our regular, important political and community speakers and on Sunday, we worshiped and lunched at their church. In the late 1990’s we changed partners to The Bethel AME Zion Church in Jamaica Plain with the same format where we still continue to honor Dr. King. I subsequently joined the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization, participated in one-to-ones and worked on our successful request for a paid Social Justice position. Under Rabbi Jonah Pesner, our commitment grew action groups that appealed to our legislators. New initiatives in racial justice, prison reform, commitment to minority businesses and greater participation of our membership continue. Early on, I felt it was my moral obligation to work for Tikkun Olam. Repairing our world and our country under our present toxic environment is daunting, but I will continue to work for Dr. King’s vision. I hope others will join our efforts. - Louise Freedman
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Sunday, January 15, 2021: Bethel AME Sunday Service Reflections On Sunday morning,Temple Israel joined Bethel AME Church during their virtual Sunday worship and MLK celebration. Rabbi Zecher and Reverend Ray Hammond delivered a joint sermon and then congregants from both communities had the opportunity to connect with each other in breakout discussion groups. TI congregant Malcolm Arnold shared, “I really enjoyed meeting people I have never met before from different backgrounds. It was a great experience going to that church and having a conversation with people.” Jill Arnold reflected, “It was such an invaluable moment to share with my 12 year old son as we immersed ourselves in Bethel AME’s church service honoring MLK’s legacy, amid members of our own Temple Israel community and that of Bethel AME’s. The music captivated us and the words spoken by Rabbi Elaine Zecher and Pastor Ray were powerful and moving. The most surprising and thought-provoking moments of the service were spent in the small breakout Zoom room when we found ourselves conversing with two people whom we did not know. The 4 of us, ranging across many generations and experiences dove deep into a conversation about Martin Luther Kings’ words, his hopes and what on earth he would have thought about today’s world. Love as a catalyst for change was what wrung true for the 4 of us in this very memorable discussion. In only 10 minutes, we each shared the floor (well, zoom screen) to offer our thoughts, worries and hopes. Malcolm and I both left the zoom feeling enriched, and with a feeling of hope although knowing there is so much more work to do!”
A collection of people’s thoughts, questions, and wonderings as we work on our culture shift toward anti-racism, diversity, equity, inclusion for all.. • • • • • •
“Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism trainings and conversations should be a routine part of our culture.” “How will we know if we are successful? How do we measure a culture shift?” “We have a long way to go, but we are on the right track.” “I now have heightened awareness about microaggressions and the harm they cause.” “I am humbled to be a part of this.” “I am hopeful and curious to continue this conversation and for this community to reach our goals.”
Do you want to be a part of our ongoing social justice work? Contact Assistant Director of Social Justice Engagement, Tali Puterman, at tputerman@tisrael.org.
SHABBAT TZEDEK BY THE NUMBERS...
• 4 Black-owned businesses supported • 12 songs in Songfest for Peace, Justice, and • • •
Freedom 30+ Civic and interfaith leaders at Friday night’s Shabbat service 63 Lay-volunteers 100+ Participants in Saturday’s Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
• 100+ TI members who joined Bethel AME’s Church service
• 140+ Meals ordered from Black-owned • •
businesses 1,000+ Service participants on Friday night $10,657.63 spent in support of Black-owned businesses...
• Endless opportunities for continued engagement within and across communities! www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960
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TEMPLE ISRAEL’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ANTI-RACISM "Temple Israel’s commitment to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, and Anti-racism is a core value. Throughout our history we have continuously reckoned with how our stated values align with our actions, policies, and interpersonal behavior. We have also moved courageously toward change when called to ensure that each person feels they belong as part of our community. I remember that feeling when my husband, David, and I joined Temple Israel many decades ago. We experienced Temple Israel as our home because others treated us with respect and love. This document created and affirmed by our Board will put into motion actions that bring us even closer together. I hope you will join me and our community as we embrace this culture shift of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism." - Marc Maxwell, President At Temple Israel, “Living Judaism Together” means that we acknowledge, welcome, and honor each individual in our community for who they are. We celebrate our community’s diversity in personal identities and lived experiences. Living Judaism Together through “righteous impact” means that we work actively as a community to combat racism, bigotry, bias, and hatred in our own Temple, our city, our state, and our country and ensure that each individual and group is included and treated equitably. People in our country suffer from inequities along many dimensions, including race, country of origin, socioeconomic status, gender, sexual orientation, and religion. These inequities are manifest in employment, education, housing, the criminal justice system, health care, and other areas. We note particularly that our nation was established by stealing land from Indigenous people. From our nation’s origin to the present day, racism and white supremacy have persisted. The murders of Black people by police remind us of how we, as individuals, have failed by not challenging this racist system and how institutionalized racist policies target Black people, often with severe consequences. As we have reviewed our core values, we realize that Temple Israel, like our society, has missed the mark. • • • • • •
Temple Israel believes in encountering the sacred through relationships, yet not everyone has been included. Temple Israel believes in embracing Torah in all its dimensions as an enduring source for inquiry, discovery, and inspiration, yet the resounding call to pursue justice and equity has not always been heeded. Temple Israel believes in exploring spirituality and innovating Judaism’s traditions of ritual and prayer, yet White and Ashkenazi norms have narrowed that vision and practice. Temple Israel believes in pursuing justice in partnership with others to realize a vision of what the world ought to be, yet more work remains to translate that vision into action. Temple Israel is committed to a love of Israel and the vitality, peace, and well-being of all who live there, yet has not done enough to lift up the history, culture, and experience of everyone who calls that land home. Temple Israel draws strength from diversity and wisdom from all who walk through our open door, yet the Temple has fallen short by not undertaking broad-based antiracism work.
Temple Israel has an unwavering commitment to equity and justice for all. We intend to act to fight racism, create more opportunities for people of color, and become more inclusive. This requires listening to a diversity of perspectives, openness to ideas that might agitate our assumptions, and welcoming all those who support our mission and values. Guided by our core values, we reach for teshuva and resolve to do better. This moment demands more than an apology and a statement. This moment demands action.
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The Board acknowledges and thanks Tikkun Central’s Racial Justice Initiative for its early and thoughtful leadership in the area of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Building on this work, acknowledging that this work is difficult and that we will make errors along the way, and with the understanding that we will revisit this list periodically and update it as appropriate, we commit now to the following actions: 1. Providing antiracism and antibias training for all clergy, staff, lay leaders, the Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center, the Religious School, The Tent, and security contractors and providing opportunities for such training to congregants. 2. Ensuring that pathways to Temple membership and leadership include non-White and non-Ashkenazi people and that members of the nominating committee are committed to elevating such members to the Board and the Leadership Council. 3. Reviewing and updating all Temple programming and committees to ensure that the voices of non-White and nonAshkenazi people are included and honored. 4. Ensuring diverse backgrounds among our invited guests, speakers, and teachers and encouraging the Talmudic tradition of healthy debate and perspective. 5. Reviewing and updating employment policies and practices, including all aspects of recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and advancement, to ensure that they embody the values of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 6. Reviewing and updating all Temple Israel documents and communications to ensure that they embody the values of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 7. Requesting clergy to ensure that their messaging through sermons, ritual, teaching, and public appearances demonstrates antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 8. Continuing and expanding the Temple’s purchasing from businesses owned by Black people and people from other underrepresented groups and encouraging members to redirect their own purchasing and that of their businesses. 9. Adding fields to our membership database system that could gather the racial and cultural identities of our members and encourage all members to self-identify their racial and cultural identities so that the Temple can better understand the richness of the community. 10. Making available financial resources and staff time to ensure that these commitments can and will be fulfilled. We note with appreciation that the President of the Board will appoint a temporary Working Group, composed of Board members, leaders of the Racial Justice Initiative, and others, to work with Rabbi Slipakoff to review these commitments and recommend: • • • • • • • •
the details of what should be done; who should take the lead and who should be involved; an appropriate time frame for implementation; the metrics used to evaluate progress; an appropriate means for ongoing monitoring, including means to report failures anonymously and mechanisms to correct them; lines of communication from members and others in the community to provide feedback to TI leadership as other areas of improvement are identified; opportunities for collaboration with related, on-going efforts, and financial requirements, if any.
Rabbi Slipakoff and the Working Group will provide a preliminary report to the Board at its second meeting following approval of this statement and then continue to help monitor the implementation of these commitments and shape an agenda for further action. www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960
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Stay warm with TI
This winter, stay warm with Temple Israel this winter as we live Judaism together joyfully with purpose and meaning. Join us for a wide array of classes, programs, and activities to explore, connect, and refresh. Find all Zoom links and updated offerings at www.tisrael.org/warm.
Morning Meditation with Cantor Alicia Stillman Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 a.m. Begin your day grounded and grateful. Our 45 minute morning meditation is a screens-optional experience where we will engage in musical morning blessings, gentle chant, mindfulness, and sitting together in both silence and guided meditation. We will awaken our breath and imagination toward a grateful, grounded, and energized day.
Prayers of Our People: Exploring the Siddur with Rabbinic Intern Andrew Oberstein Sunday mornings, once a month: Jan 24, Feb 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The siddur is more than just a collection of prayers. It is a written record of the Jewish people, providing insight into the spiritual lives of our ancestors and guidance for developing our own personal relationship with God. Join Rabbinic Intern Andrew Oberstein as we deconstruct the siddur — its history, its structure, and the ways we can use it to imbue our lives with purpose and meaning. All are welcome and no prior knowledge required!
Mixtape Midrash with Rabbi Dan Slipakoff Mondays, February 1-22, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Sharing your favorite music is like sharing a piece of your soul. The right song has the power to capture a moment in time, whether it is a party anthem or singing the blues. Likewise, our Jewish tradition is no stranger to using music to elevate any experience and evoke passion and spirituality. Join Rabbi Slipakoff through an exploration of eclectic themes and music genres as we harmonize Jewish teachings with the world of popular music – deeping our appreciation for both in the process. We will examine the weekly parsha, create playlists that respond to a moment, and generally have ourselves a funky good time. And yes, we take requests.
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Heroes, Villains, And The Jewish Side To Every Story: A Conversation With Author Larry Tye Friday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. Larry Tye is a New York Times bestselling author whose latest book, a biography of Senator Joe McCarthy, was released on July 7, 2020 from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. His other recent books include Bobby Kennedy: The Making of a Liberal Icon and Superman: The High-Flying History of America’s Most Enduring Hero. Tye is currently writing, for Houghton Mifflin, a book entitled The Jazzmen: How Duke Ellington, Satchmo Armstrong, and Count Basie Transformed America. From 1986 to 2001, Tye was an award-winning reporter at The Boston Globe, where his primary beat was medicine. He also served as the Globe’s environmental reporter, roving national writer, investigative reporter, and sports writer.
“Eat Something”: A Conversation with Cookbook Author Rachel Levin and TI Member Ali Freedman Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00 p.m. Rachel Levin is a Boston-raised, San Francisco–based journalist who has written for The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, Outside, and Eater, where she was the first San Francisco restaurant critic. She writes a column for the San Francisco Chronicle about restaurant regulars and is the author of EAT SOMETHING: A Wise Sons Cookbook for Jews Who Like Food and Food Lovers Who Like Jews( Chronicle Books, 2020)—which Eater called “hilarious,” Forbes named a Top 10 Cookbook of 2020, and Taste magazine described as “Where No Jewish Cookbook Has Gone Before.”
Riverway Shabbat, February! For 20s & 30s Friday, February 12; 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join us for an engaging and musical Shabbat service led by Rabbi Jen Gubitz. We invite you to participate over zoom, offering names for healing and kaddish, and know that you are surrounded by community this Shabbat.
Musical Sunset Havdallah Series: Israeli Music Friday, February 13, at 7:00 p.m. Join Cantor Alicia Stillman for a musical way to say goodbye to Shabbat together. Sing along to some of our most beloved Israeli songs of the last century. Together we will explore the history, lives, and influences of these Israeli musical ancestors that have given us such a sense of solidarity world-wide through the music they’ve shared with us.
Rachel Korazim: Connections to the Land of Israel Sunday, February 14 at 11:30 a.m. The core Zionist narrative of Israel presents an unbroken unwavering connection between the people of Israel and its land. Yet individuals have felt at times, doubts, pain and critique as they were articulating their particular attachment to it. Rachel Korazim engages audiences worldwide through innovative presentations built around the stories, poems and songs of Israel’s best writers. Her thought-provoking talks open a window onto Israeli society, inviting listeners to engage with the country and its history in new ways.
Qabbalat Shabbat with Dan Nichols Friday, February 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Dan Nichols is a singular talent in the world of Jewish music. He is one of the most dynamic, influential, and beloved Jewish musicians in North America. Dan’s melodies have become an integral part of the spiritual and liturgical experience of countless individuals and Jewish communities. Join Dan, Cantor Stillman, and all of our TI clergy for an evening of musical worship, personal stories, and the Shabbat gift of song.
Qabbalat Shabbat with Galeet Dardashti Friday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. Vocalist, scholar, composer, and cantor, Galeet Dardashti is the first woman to continue her family’s tradition of distinguished Persian and Jewish musicianship. She has earned a reputation as a trail-blazing performer and advocate of Middle Eastern Jewish music as founder/leader of the internationally renowned all-female musical group Divahn, which released its new album, Shalhevet, in 2020. www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960
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Celebrating and Ref lecting on the past year with the
By Brigid Goggin, Managing Director of the Center for Adult Jewish Learning
"This past fall, we hosted 24 virtual classes with over 650 registrations, including many people engaging with Temple Israel for the first time from around the country and the world." Last month, I was invited to join a virtual community gathering organized by our weekly Torah/Yoga with the Moon class. I logged onto Zoom from my couch on a cloudy Wednesday afternoon, and listened as the students and teachers, most of whom have never met in person, went in a round to give blessings and gratitude to one another for the time they had spent learning and growing together over the past 6 months. It was a gift to witness the bond shared between this group of folks, and it was a meaningful reflection of what I’ve seen over and over again this past year: even though we cannot be together in person, we are more connected to one another now than ever before. Thanks to the ever-present creativity and support of the Temple Israel community, and of course Zoom, we have been able to continue our commitment to rigorous scholarship, spiritual nourishment, and deep relationships with our learners, educators, and partners. This past fall, we hosted 24 virtual classes with over 650 registrations, including many people engaging with Temple Israel for the first time from around the country and the world. We’ve also welcomed several guest speakers, learning from a broad array of renowned scholars and engaging in deep conversations about current events. The concept of what a “classroom” means has been turned on its head this year, yet what remains constant is the fact that when we gather to learn together in a spirit of openness and curiosity, we encounter lessons beyond the page and reach out beyond our Zoom boxes to discover new truths about ourselves, our Jewish lives, and the world. This spring, we continue on with an exciting lineup of classes, events, and other programs and we can’t wait to learn with you!
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WHAT KEEPS US APART, CAN BRING US TOGETHER A DAILY MINYAN RE-ENERGIZED BY GOING VIRTUAL By Michael Kerstein
"We’ve found that being together is what is important in our lives. Exactly how we do that...well, that’s always open to change." How did you gather with your friends in 2020? Or go to a concert, eat out, and be with your community? It was such a challenging year, that we’re surprised at the successes. Minyan, the weekday, lay-led service, started at Temple Israel in around 2013. Some years it has been regularly attended, and in other years - not. It has continued as an opportunity to discover what it means to pray together, every weekday, Monday through Thursday, the last 17 years, year around. And gathering together has always had its issues. It’s not that easy crossing through rush hour traffic to make it to Longwood Avenue and the Riverway at 6:15 p.m. Seldom has it been able to reach a Minyan of 10 adults; usually there only were 5 to 8 participants. That is...until the Covid-19 pandemic shut down all in-person gatherings. Now that we’re gathering together virtually through Zoom, we always have a Minyan and usually 15 to 18 people attend regularly. It’s easy to commute - all you have to do is walk across your living room to your computer and turn it on - two minutes tops! Most people who are joining in nightly, live in Eastern Massachusetts, but we’re joined by Texas, Florida, Germany, and those traveling at that moment from their car. Distance is no longer a big factor in attendance, and making time for this brief service together. We’ve found that being together is what is important in our lives. Exactly how we do that...well, that’s always open to change. Minyan is held daily, Monday through Thursday, at 6:15 p.m. You can join us through our website at www.tisrael.org/live. If you need help accessing the link, please call our front desk at 617-566-3960. www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960
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FJECC Preschool Announces New Director Amy Bolotin will be the next director of the Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center (FJECC). Amy is currently Director of the Jewish Community Center’s Early Learning Center in Brookline/Brighton, and also serves as Director of Teaching and Learning for the JCC’s Greater Boston Early Learning Department. Amy is committed to continuing FJECC’s core principle of providing the highest quality in Jewish and secular early childhood education, through emphasis on fantastic faculty, developmentally appropriate curriculum, and a warm and welcoming community. At the JCC, Amy has worked tirelessly to nurture and mentor the faculty, engage in community conversations, and strengthen all areas of program and curriculum. As a highly regarded leader in the local and national Jewish Early Childhood Education community, Amy has participated in, or facilitated, leadership programs such as the Paradigm Project and Jewish Early Childhood Educational Leadership Institute (JECELI), and the Sheva Mentor groups, among others. Amy graduated with a B.A. in English Literature from University of California, Berkeley and holds an M.S in Education from Bank Street College of Education, Infant & Parent Development Program. Amy, who is originally from Boston, has lived in California and Connecticut. She has two grown daughters who still remember fondly their time at FJECC. Amy is a member of Temple Israel. The FJECC Faculty, Temple Israel Clergy, and FJECC Board provided overwhelmingly high praise for Amy: "She is collaborative and creative, realistic and relational. A fantastic candidate,” wrote one respondent. Another commented, "She has the capacity to nurture FJECC where it is right now and the vision to bring it to its next place. When meeting with Amy, I felt really excited about the future of our school." Amy's appointment is the result of an extensive search process conducted over the last ten months under the guidance of a 10-member Search Committee, consisting of current and former board members, faculty, and parents.
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS OF FJECC FOUNDING DIRECTOR HELEN COHEN’S UPCOMING FAREWELL EVENTS!
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FROM PURIM TO PASSOVER...
EXPERIENCE THE HOLIDAYS WITH TEMPLE ISRAEL!
PURIM 5781 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25
5:00 p.m. Virtual Purimpalooza for families with kids of all ages!
Join Temple Israel clergy, Education staff, and FJECC Preschool staff for Purim fun on Zoom and IN COSTUME! For younger kids, we’ll have a puppet show and for older kids we’ll have an interactive Purim megillah reading experience. Contact Roberta Axeloons (raxeloons@tisrael.org) for more information or with questions.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m. Zoom’Gillah: 21+ Virtual Megillah Reading in the most fun way ever!
Who will the clergy be dressed as this year? Join the full Temple Israel Clergy for a virtual reading of the whole Megillah! Come in costume and bring your favorite libation to enhance the celebration! FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26
6:00 - 7:30 p.m. RYFTI Purim Celebration
RYFTI is excited to host this years Purim Celebration for teens 8th-12th grade. Join us for a night of games, costumes, hamantaschen making, and more! Contact Fallon Rubin (frubin@tisrael.org) for more information or with questions. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Zoom Family Purim Celebration for kids ages 0-7th grade
We’ll have purim celebrations and activities for students of all ages. To RSVP and get the zoom link contact Roberta Axeloons (raxeloons@tisrael.org).
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Treasure Hunt Spiel - Join us for a Purim Car Adventure!
Start at Temple Israel, and then drive around town to find 4 clues to experience the full story of Purim. We'll all end up back in our cars at Temple Israel for a Purim celebration!
PASSOVER 5781 SATURDAY, MARCH 27 and SUNDAY, MARCH 28 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Grand Communal Seders The Passover Seder is a story of resilience, redemption, and adaptation! Gather with us virtually again this year for our Temple Israel of Boston Grand Communal Seder. With our clergy, we will celebrate the transformative ritual of Passover through questions, singing, and celebrating our redemption from Slavery in Egypt. Bring your own matzah! Stay tuned for additional learning opportunities throughout Passover!
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LIFE CYCLES (BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATING MILESTONES WHOSE YEAR ENDS IN 0 OR 5) FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES 15 Years Pam Kohlberg & Curt Greer 25 Years Richard & Harriet Steinberg 40 Years Edward & Susan Carpenter 55 Years Stephen & Rosalie Snyder Phyllis & Robert Tobin
APRIL ANNIVERSARIES 10 Years Gregg Bernstein & Caroline Toth 20 Years David & Stacey Isaacson
FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS Robert Armell Lewis Barr Marc Baskin Alan Berns Suzanne Bloomberg Lisa Davis Mark Fishman David Friedman Steven Gerber Edward Haber Daniela Jacobson George Jacobson Nanette Jacobson Rebekah Kaufman Myra Kolton Rebecca Ledley Liam MacLean Em Mueller Richard Neyman Susan Powers Talia Puterman Marjorie Schaffel Frederick Schoen
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Sara Sclaroff Jared Seigal Rob Sokoloff Joseph Steinberg Howard Wishnie
MARCH BIRTHDAYS Ayla Axeloons Henry Banks Louis Beckerman Howard Berloff Sarah Bishins Yuki Cather Susan Dangel Andrew Doig Iris Fanger Norman Finn Paul Fleishman Akeem Flowers Daniel Frank Malcolm Freeman Jeanne Goldberg Jeanie Gorlovsky-Schepp Adam Gorlovsky-Schepp Eric Grey Monica Hersher Jill Janows Jeffrey Kerrigan David Kline Mia Klots Jamie Koplan Kim Kozol Isabel Kushner Daniel Lasry Jonathan Lee Judy Levenson David Livingston Tim Lyster Claire Morse Josh Muncey Phyllis Nayor Shari Noe Matthew Oudens Sam Plotkin Lucy Schulson Denise Simon
Michael Sperling Donald Stern Allison Tearney
APRIL BIRTHDAYS Robert Ames Debbie Bing Andrew Bishins Allison Burroughs Robert Cocuzzo Howard Ecker Gordon Freeman Susan Friedman Peter Georgantas Scott Goddess Amy Goldman Brian Goodman Anthony Green Joan Green Esther Greenspan Laura Guggenheimer David Hartstein Ellen Kaplan Kardon Elizabeth Kwo David Lerner Richard Morse Amy Nishman Elliot Rice Kelly Rux Carolyn Saffer Rochelle Sharpe James Shulman Lauren Singer James Slater Barbara Sloane Rob Small Leo Sorokin Scott Tanzer Tony Tauber Jonathan Warburg
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LIFE CYCLES
Mazal Tov!
FEBRUARY B'NEI MITZVAH • Jules Adin Sillman Lewis, son of Kathryn Sillman and Raphael Lewis, on February 27
MARCH B’NEI MITZVAH • Eva Lauren Berkson, daughter of Sara and Doug Berkson, on March 6 • Mason Stern, son of Karen and Benjamin Stern, on March 13 • Oliver Ginnis, son of Laura and Jonathan Ginnis, on March 20
APRIL B’NEI MITZVAH • Annabelle Sneider, daughter of Rebecca and Arthur Sneider, on April 10 • Lucia Flora Mindell, daughter of Pamela and David Mindell, on April 17 • Seth Diller, son of Niki Diller and Marc Diller, on April 19 • Noah Kline, son of Amy and David Kline, on April 24
May their memories bring blessing. RECENT DEATHS
• Stephen Cutler, husband of Alice Cutler • Gordon Gilray, grandfather of Brigid Goggin • Nicia Gruener, mother of John Krentzman and grandmother of Micah • Jane Holtz, mother of Ben Holtz and grandmother of Keren, Joseph and Emma • Carol Kur, wife of Mitch Kur • Josephine Lopez, mother of Russell Lopez
• Cynthia Lutch, grandmother of Josh Lutch • Yefim Magitsky, husband of Mila Magitsky, father of Saul Magitsky and grandfather of Leila, Isaac, and Gia • Robert Martin Sr., father of Robert Martin Jr. • Morris H. Passer, father-in-law of Marc Maxwell • Jack Puterman, grandfather of Tali Puterman • Margi Rosenthal, niece of David and Judith Rosenthal • Thomas Saunders, brother of Sally Roth • Phyllis Sneirson, mother of Robert Sneirson • Bess Soffer, wife of Jim Soffer, mother of Rabbi Matt Soffer and Geoff Soffer, and grandmother of Caleb and Carmel • Saul Stolper, father of David Stolper • Leo Weisen, grandfather of Jesse Feldman and great-grandfather of Ari and Allegra
• Hannah Klempner and Scott Pinker, parents and Ellie Svenson and Mark Klempner, grandparents, on the birth of their Frankie Bea Pinker • Courtney Swartz and Katherine Moskop on the birth of their daughter Zara Bader Swartz-Moskop • Heather and Shane Sigel, on the birth of their daughter, Rebecca Paige Sigel • Karin Freed and Joshua Miller, on the birth of their son, Otto Zeisha Miller
Mazal Tov!
WE CONGRATULATE • Jon and Nicole Goodman, parents and Alan and Pam Goodman, grandparents, on the birth of Eleanor Yvonne Goodman • Nicole Leavenworth and Brett Levy on the birth of their daughter Ella Marley Levy • Emily and Kyle McCarthy, parents, and Eric and Ann Bookman Beuhrens, grandparents on the birth of Dylan Joseph McCarthy
Otto Zeisha Miller rocking the TI onesie.
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YAHRZEITS JANUARY 31 FEBRUARY 6
Lillian Wexler Beck Harry Benjamin Berman Rose Rachel Brenner Henrietta Bresky Albert Aaron Cerf Bertha Leah Charnow Samuel Cohen Joseph Cupinsky Lester Endlar Allene Gay Fisch Harry Fox Max Frank Ada B. Freaman Pearl Freeman Miriam B. Gerstein Abraham S. Glazer Israel Gordon Malcolm Green Maurice Robert Gross Bernard Samuel Herring Keren Lyman Holtz Ella K. Hubbard Sylvia Israel Claire Kasanof Max S. Kirshen Benjamin Levin Ethel M. London Laura Dayle Marglin Sophia M. Mikels Janet E. Pearlman David Alan Phillips Ella Quint Dr. Simon Richmond Charles A. Righter John Bendix Rubenstein Rhoda B. Sapers Sidney Shadovitz Gladys S. Sieve Isador Singer Harold H. Sisson Edna G. Spitz Arthur C. Stern Jr. Milton Charles Wasby Nat J. Weiss Lillian U. Weitzenkorn Maxine White Alexander H. Wolk Julian L. Yesley
FEBRUARY 7 - 13 Suzanne Amateau Lee Banash Solomon Berg
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Solomon Berg Morris Berkowitz Frances Myerson Brightman Melville Brown Mildred M. Burgin Ida Burstein Estelle Berkowitz Canner Sylvia Karnow Chefitz Betsy W. Cohen Stanley R. Cohen Anna W. Cohen Herbert W. Cooper Harry G. Feldman Lewis Fink Mildred Forman Nancy Paley Freedman Howard Freedman Maurice S. Glaser Jennie Golick Isadore "Tom" Goodman Mary Slater Gordon Harold K. Gross Rose Halpern Bertha Ritz Herring Jackson J. Holtz Shirley Sloane Izen Edythe M. Kahn Ruth Gorin Katz Lucille Kay Beatrice Barron Krim Edward Lebowich Edith Freda Lubets Emily Mehlman Ida Michelson Max Palais Herbert L. Panoff Minnie F. Peyser Samuel Pinanski Lois Raisman Besse Ralby Jeanne Sieve Beatrice Leah Slavin Edward Louis Sleeper Beth Stern Anne Olin Stiller Bertram Charles Tackeff Lillian Tishler Benjamin Albert Vinal Myer Weker Edith Widett Hilda Williamson Joseph Winn Jack G. Wolff Robert Wyner Harry Zamore Eleanor Zamore
FEBRUARY 14 - 20
Leonard Stanley Adelman Gertrude C. Askowith Emanuel Noah Baylor David H. Bing Maxwell V. Blum Marion R. Bond Mark Brodsky Muriel Bronstein Isadore Brownstein Chadwick Robert Byer Robert L. Cohen Felix Isfried Edenfeld Joseph Mayer Edinburg Ester Ellis Morduch Epstein Maurice Escovitz Rose Feinberg Joseph Victor Finkelstein Leonard Robert Fisher William E. Ginsburg Blanche Tokson Ginsburg Louis Robert Golden Lillian Glaser Goodman Harry S. Grossman Lizzie Grossman Suzanne Canner Hume Bruce M. L. Isenman George A. Isenman Leo Sidney Jolles Frances Kay Harry Kohn, Jr. Lucie Kolton Dr. Charles Korb Joseph Lanes Jacob Libin Martin Stuart Mahler Anne Mason Barnett Miller Belle A. Miller Morris Needleman Sarah S. Nye Victor Preys May Richmond George J. M. Riseman Lillian Robbins Esther Rosenberg Schilder Samuel Shapiro Abraham Shapiro Harold Sheer Sylvia Lewenberg Sheinwald Regina Paula Sher George Sherman Andrea Jartman Shuman Melvin M. Snider
Clara S. Stone Sam Stone Lillian B. Strauss Hilda Kleinfeld Thim Nettie Wolk Solomon Zucrow
FEBRUARY 21 - 27
Arthur Addelson Albert Allen Dr. Rose Applebaum Alice Banks Helen Bernat Lillian Zucrow Bornstein Lillian A. Bresnick Lillian H. Brody Sarah B. Brown Maurice D. Cooper Jack Davis Norman H. Diamond D.M.D. Nanette Rosenberg Dreshfield Josephine Wiener Endlar Elinor Feldman Cyrille R. Flax Celia Zoken Friedland Norma Lowe Fruitman Esther Sophia Schwob Garber Minaerva Gordon Pearl T. Greenfield Marion Tobin Greenwald Florence Chernis Harmon Carrie Hecht Rose Hersey Anna Davis Jacobs Simon Kaplan Joseph Koster Samuel Kurson Myer J. Levin Stanley R. Levine Abraham Abel Lipson Max Lowenstein Nettie Lowenstein William A. Luntz Esther Toby Mikels Elizabeth Milgroom Adam Philip Nessen Florence Olenberg Abraham Palder Esther Pinksohn Sidney H. Resnick Dr. Benjamin Riseman Evelyn W. Robinson Sara R. Rodman Bertha Mayer Romanow Louis S. Rothenberg
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YAHRZEITS Frances Weiss Rubenstein Isidor Salmansohn Arthur Gilman Schatz Gertrude Schwartz Beatrice Gutlon Sherman Helen C. Shwartz Alfred Sleeper Idel Solomovitz Benjamin Somers David Soyer Rose Tarlin David Toochin Eva Wasserman Milton Wayner Ruth Weisman Michael Edward Werman Alfred S. Wolfner Arthur Zanditon Harold Edward Zauderer Abraham Zintz
FEBRUARY 28 MARCH 6
Leah Canter Abrams Jack Allen Robert Jay Alpern, M.D. Samuel J. Beckwith Edna Goodrich Brown David B. Chase Sarah Rebecca Cohen Jacob Copellman Sara Allen DeYoung Edward Einhorn Sylvia Engel Lillian Greenwald Fanger Melvin S. Fox Leopold Frankfurter Ralph Freedman Arthur N. Goding Lotty Goldstein Doris S. Gordon Morton G. Greenfield Nissie Grossman Florence L. Gryzmish Reuben Hall Sydney Kaplan Regina Kaplan Herman Katz Morrey M. Kaufman Ruth Krosner Lewis Franklin Lappin Ruth Goldberg Levine Sadie Levine Elsie L. Levy Noah Lewis
Dr. Elihu I. Lewis Rebecca Litner Merle I. Locke Jacob Missel Fannie Needleman Sophie H. Nemzoff Dr. Eli C. Romberg William W. Rosenblum Mary Sonia Ross Sara T. Rothenberg James Schaye Bertram Fogel Scheffreen Harry G. Seligman Alan J. Shapero Florence Sheer Theresa A. Slater Beatrice Goldberg Stein Sally Sholkin Stevens Ferdinand Strauss III Bruce Swerling Harry L. Tannenholz Esther Wade Gerald Wallick Benjamin Max Warburg Beatrice Goldman Warren Lois I. Weinberg Marjorie Weisberg Sydney H. White
MARCH 7 - 13
Laurie Marian Auerbach Irving Baker Louis Beckerman Lena Bornstein Llora Cohen Bortman Donald N. Brightman Maralyn Ann Bronstein Moses Getchel Brudno Lola Buchbinder James A. Cahners Hermine Cohen Sumner Darman Benjamin A. Elfman Henry David Ellis Eva Eyges Feffer Joseph Fienman Emma J. Finn Greta Fromholz Herbert Fromm Leni Steinberg Fromm Hulda "Bubbles" Gittelsohn Robert Goldfarb Inez A. Golding Gladys F. Goldman Emma Greenfield Goodman
Vivian Gerstein Green Helen Grossman Ethel Grossman Henry Halpern Morris Homonoff Sandra Hurwitz Alexander Mundlak Juress Jennie Katcoff Augustus H. Kaufman Frank Kolton Mildred H. Kozol Saul L. Lebow Luba Young Lepie Eleanor Golub Levine Barbara Berman Levy Theodore I. Libby Fannie Barnett Linsky Sally G. Lipson Carolyn Jayne Marcus Samuel Marder Joseph Nissen William Pastan Abraham Charles Roberts Gerry Roberts Hyman J. Rosenberg Sadie Rachesky Samet Dorothy Shapero Robert Sheinfeld Gertrude Litner Snyder Philip J. Sondheim Ganya B. Spinrad Nathan Stein Sophie L. Strauss Jacob Hecht Strauss Carl Jerome Tishler Gladys Myers Toomey Allan Warsowe Theresa Weiscopf Augusta Wolfe Jack I. Zalkind Jennie D. Zofnass
MARCH 14 - 20
Benjamin Altman Celia Epstein Barron Norman L. Cahners Fulton Irving Cahners George Cohen Olga Corkin Ted Cutler William Dagilas Wilma Fox Dangel Elaine Roberts Dretler Elisabeth Sarah Ebert Benjamin Ellis
Stephen E. Elmont Philip Fanger Minna Feldman Abraham Lincoln Fishel Leon William Freeman Henry Friedman Esther Luftig Gluck Esther M. Greenglass Bettine Greifer Reuben B. Gryzmish Jessie Guttentag Harry Kamentsky Isaac Kaplan Sylvia D. Karofsky Gladys O. King Robert Klier Matthew Joseph Koleman Maxine Krulewich Allen L. Lash Benjamin Guild Leavitt Gerald J. Lebow Frances Hahn Levenson Harry Julius Levy Gertrude London Ernest A. Lynton Louis A. Madfis Lillian Ruth Marder Maxine Levin Marks Justin James Michelson Arnold Frank Miller Arline E. Mills Florence Missel Elizabeth Sarah Ommen Muriel Kohn Pokross Dr. Padie Richlin Gladys N. Rosen Helena Wyzanski Rosenburg Joseph H. Rosenthal Louis H. Salvage Sarah B. Schatz William Harrison Shaer Sadie Shapiro Annette Rosenberg Silbert Maurice Joseph Simon Abraham Solomon Stanley Stearns Ida B. Levy Stone Sol Walter Weltman Philip Wernick Frances Bachrack Winberg Madeline Wise-Levin Lee Yallum Maurice Young Ronny Zinner
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YAHRZEITS MARCH 21 - 27
Dr. Archie Adam Abrams Jeanette G. Alpert Dorothy Rubenstein Ashe Dr. Charles Askowith Rose Blasberg Aaron I. Bloomberg Alan A. Brown Frances "Fay" Canter Theresa D. Casson Benjamin Nast Cofman Joan Einhorn Charlotte Bornstein Feibelman Nathan Fine Barnett Fine Bertha S. Fine Maurice Forman Rachel Freeman Helen Gross Glazier Vera F. Goding Murray Goldshine Robert Goldwyn Sylvan A. Goodman I. Obie Goverman Marvin C. Grossman Estelle B. Hite Bobbe Jacobson Dr. George Kahn Sarah Eyges Kaplan Marjorie Low Karmel Nathan Katz Samuel Kohn Deborah Koster Jennie Smith Kot Robert L. Krakoff Benedict B. Krulewitz Mildred Kharfen Lehman Claire Lesser Gordon Lesser Rosamond Levensohn Sadye May Lurie Rachel Goldberg Marcus Leo Mayer William Bertram Morse Earle M. Neyman Steven H. Palder Lillian W. Pastan Laurence H. Richmond Alan Mark Roberts, M.D. Frederick Rosenbaum Nathan Rotfort Edwin Frederick Saltzberg Melville Carl Shine Lawrence S. Slater
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Maurice D. Slovin Sadie Solo Enid Starr Alfred Stern Janice E. Tarlin Dr. Aaron Thurman Joseph Weinman William Weisberg Bertha Winn Hy Young
MARCH 28 - APRIL 3 Herman Abbott Dr. Daniel Abramson Doretta L. Barnet Jennie Loitman Barron Edward Bertman Beatrice R. Biller Pauline Brown Phyllis Feinstein E. Phillip Finn Vivian Freeman Samuel Frumkin Gertrude Dana Gordon Florence Gordon David H. Greenberg Lee Hraba David Kane Esther Kaufman Jeanne Kotler Treva Krantz Bertha Alfred Lyman Maurice Mades Lewis J. Malamut Nettie Morris J. Robert Morse Jacob Naigles Abraham S. Novins Maud Gross Pincus Elliott W. Porter Isidore Rabinovitz Earl Rappaport Helene Godelph Rose Sara W. Ross Harold Rotenberg Sadie Mazur Roud David Rutberg Gertrude T. Siegal David M. Small Lewis A. Steinberg Rena White Stern Benjamin Stern Albert W. Sudhalter Ethel Segol Tuck
Deeda Wharton Robert Wise Bertram Zakon Stanley S. Zelermyer Beatrice Zimmet
APRIL 4 - 10
Eileen Baron Adelaide Blumenthal Bengloff Mary Blasberg Gordon Bloom Samuel Bornstein Anna Castleman Harry Cohen Victoria J. Corri Sophie Corwin Rose Cupinsky Harry Dangel, Jr. Henrietta S. Finer Martha Finn Martin Fisher Leo Flax Lee A. Flaxer A. Alfred Franks Malka R. Friedman Adele Godoff Rose Goldstein Esther Gruberger Belle Rice Hecht Harris Kirsner Minnie Kirsner Maximillian Laven Herbert C. Lee Moses I Levenson Colman Levin Seymour Lewis Annette Platt Lourie Nathan Marcus Celia ~Chickie~ Masters Joseph Isaac Mehlman Gertrude C. Miller Ida W. Milton Dr. H. Allan Novack Michael Redstone Sally Silverman Richmond Lucy Sandberg Rines John Robbins William J. Rose Annie C. Rosen Miriam Margolis Rosenburg Barry A. Sandler Gertude Saunders Edward Baylor Schilder Sadie Cohen Seligman
Sadye Rosenberg Sheinfeld David Joshua Shikes Marshall M. Sloane Louis Springer Sherman H. Starr Phoebe Starr Sharaf Nettie Cotler Stein Evelyn Stieber Bernstein Hyman Benjamin Ullian Goldie Wartel Joseph Gotland Weisberg Erma Barron Wernick Martha B. Wit Abraham J. Wyzanski
APRIL 11 - 17
Harold David Ashe Moritz and Selma Auerbach Miriam L. Barron Harry A. Bass Jean Sholkin Berkowitz Marjorie W. Bloom Daniel M. Braude Walter Cahners Leo Caroline Jacob Charak Naomi Lourie Cohen Eva Schreider Cole Charles Corkin Lucille Finn Cutler Paul S. Darman Charles Daum George Ehrenfried Ada E. Ellis H. Bertram Finer Walter J. Fishel David Freeman Selma Leavitt Gerler Bessie Nathanson Gesmer Dr. Arthur C. Gilbert Charles Glazer Norma Richmond Goldman Charles Goldman Frances Ann Greenberg Marion Guttentag Joseph D. Halpern Ida B. Helman Michael Jacob Hoffman Dora Kaplan Ida Katz Edith Robbins Katz Morris John Lurie Niecie Manello Gertrude Marcus
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YAHRZEITS Benjamin Allen Miller Reginald Morse Philip Okun Phyllis Rome Olian Doris Perlo de Zichlin Julius Price Leonard Kuhns Reichert Annie W. Robbins Herbert S. Robbins Bette Rothman Judge Philip Rubenstein Dr. David D. Rubin Max Samet Julie Siegel Abner J. Snyder Morris Louis Hyman Stein Ellen Morse Tishman Jennie E. Warsowe Sarah Brin Weisberg Gussie Wyner Pearl Franks Young
APRIL 18- 24
Leon Bayard Abraham Becker Esther S. Berman Annie Berner William Brown Selik J. Byer Bernard C. Cohen Beatrice H. Ehrenfried Estelle Falik Ely Feibelman Irma Deitz Feldman Pauline Goldstein Fine Anna Gashin Bernard Gilbert Richard Alan Giller Samuel Ginsburg Magnus Greenman Boris G. Guralnik Louis Hodess
Leona Feldberg Karp David Katcoff Bessie Kimball Abraham Klopot Samuel Kupinsky Rose Lanes Dorothy Levin Aida Klein Marglin Edward Mark Perkit Leah Pfeffer Berl Pfeffer Richard E. Raphael Ruth Ann Redstone Sadie Riceman Aaron Richmond Sidney B. Rogal David Rosen Elaine Rosenblatt Karnow Morris Rottenberg Edward Schulman, M.D. Kenny Schwartz Samuel E. Seegel Dr. Herbert R. Sleeper Harry I. Solar Phineas Spinrad Max Starr Barnard A. Stein Connie Stroyman David Josiah Swartz Sterra Sone Tackeff Charles Wartel Mark R. Werman Alice Winn Maurice Wit Sylvia Young
Alexander Cohen Herbert I. Corkin Rosalyn E. Cutler Phillip F. Faneuil Charlotte Fellman Robert Finn Sadie G. Flax Carl C. Fritz Morris Goldberg Gertrude Grohman Esther Loitman Grossman Robert J. Hoffman Nat Jacobs Sadie Kasanof Mildred L. Kimball Philip King Evelyn Krosner Gitta Kurlat Naomi Sydney Lewis Edith Glaser Linden Lawrence Mezoff Harvey Olenberg Ruthe Orell Porter David Presson Sidney George Rachlin Minnie Horne Rosenberg Goldie R. Saxe Dr. George Schwartz A. Saul Schwartz Dr. David Frederick Silbert Bennie Silverstein Minnie Comins Sleeper Bernice K. Snyder Sidney Stern Rudolph H Wyner
APRIL 25 - MAY 1
Morse J. Alland Hyman Allen Lorraine Brenner Altschuler Sara Rebecca Berkman Sophia H. Brown
The Temple Israel Cemetery in Wakefield preserves more than 160 years of the rich history of the congregation and of Boston's Jewish community in a lakeside setting of dignity and natural beauty. For information on available burial plots, please contact Sue Misselbeck at 617-566-3960 or susanm@tisrael.org.
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CONTRIBUTIONS (NOVEMBER 7, 2020 – JANUARY 1, 2021) ABRAMS SOCIAL ACTION FUND Robin, Joel, Joshua, and Miriam Abrams • In loving memory of Betsy Abrams
ADELMAN CAMPERSHIP FUND
Diane Rose • In memory of Jimmy Rose, beloved son of Diane Rose and Gerald Rose (z’l) • In memory of my grandmother Celia Marks
Rene Levy • In honor of the birth of her first great-grandchild
David and Judy Rosenthal • With appreciation for Rabbi Zecher’s care after the loss of our niece
CARL STEINBAUM CONTINUING EDUCATION FUND
Susan and Freeman Shapiro • In appreciation for Rabbi Zecher’s support and care in our time of loss
Jim Dalsimer and Ellen Steinbaum • In loving memory of Carl Steinbaum
CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND Anonymous
Phyllis Baker • In appreciation and in honor of Sue Misselbeck
Ellie Sherr • In memory of Edward Sherr Linda Kay and Barry Sloane • In appreciation of Rabbi Zecher’s officiation at our father’s unveiling
Claudine Bing • In honor of the clergy and my grandson Jake Hurwitz’s Bar Mitzvah
Sara Strand • With deep thanks to Rabbi Slipakoff and Cantor Stillman for creating such a meaningful Bar Mitzvah for our son Elliot, even in the time of Covid
Ellen Steinbaum and Jim Dalsimer • In memory of Carol Kur
Angela Yudzinsky • With appreciation from the Israel Book Shop
Jonathan Fine • In memory of my father, Murray R. Fine
Ellen Rovner and Michael Zimman • In celebration of the birth of Pam and Alan Goodman’s two grandchildren
Judi Freeman Barbara Greenwald • In honor of Rabbi Zecher and Cantor Einhorn and in appreciation for the beautiful wedding ceremony they performed for our son Michael Blake Greenwald to Ms Nolan Wein Isabel and Russ Kushner • In celebration of our 85th birthdays. We are thankful and happy to share this milestone with our Temple Israel family Robert and Sandra Marcus • In memory of Millard Kay Karin Freed and Josh Miller • With thanks to Rabbi Zecher, Rabbi, Gubitz, and Cantor Stillman for creating such a special ceremony to welcome our son Otto Zeisha Miller into the Jewish community Joan Klagsbrun and Julian Miller • In appreciation of Rabbi Zecher, Rabbi Gubitz, and Cantor Stillman for the bris of Otto Zeisha Miller Harry and Nikki Nudleman • With thanks to Rabbi Zecher and the clergy
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ROSE FEINBERG LECTURESHIP FUND Matthew and Marilyn Feinberg
FRANCES JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Dan and Amy Deutsch Marc Maxwell Jodi Sokoloff Mimi and Jerry Smulow • In loving memory of Carol Kur • In memory of Morris Passer
GALE RAPHAEL TILLI FUND Jean Berg
Marsha Goldberg • In honor of Sue Misselbeck Peggy Morrison • In loving memory of Carol Kur Rhoada Wald • In loving memory of Robert Martin Sr.
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CONTRIBUTIONS (NOVEMBER 7, 2020 – JANUARY 1, 2021) H.M. KAROL MUSIC FUND
Judith Herman • In honor of Cantor Alicia Stillman LIBRARY FUND Richard and Harriet Steinberg • In loving memory of Carol Kur
MURRAY A. JACOBSON EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTORSHIP FUND Susan Jacobson Faigel Nancy Jacobson David, Lori, and Evan Jacobson and Lindsay Ernstoff
NEWELL KURSON TRANSPORTATION FUND Richard and Nancy Lubin • In loving memory of Eleanor Kurson
PRAYER BOOK FUND Richard and Janet Fox
Arthur Gold and Rosalyn Abrams
PULPIT DECORATION FUND
Seymour and Enid Zimbler • In loving memory of Jeanne A. Beller
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT FUND
Dean and Pamela Richlin Susan Roberts
SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Kerrie and Ken Brayman • In honor of Julia Romanow Zelermyer’s Bat Mitzvah Marci Frank, Alisa and Mark, Dan, Ethan, Stewie, and Roger • In honor of Stephen Wright's 75th birthday Charlene and Carol Grant • In honor of Sharen Litwin, for treating them as family Cameron Kerry and Kathy Weinman • In loving memory of Jack Puterman Rhoada Wald • In loving memory of Jack Puterman
TEMPLE FUND
Laurence Bailen and Jennifer Weber • In loving memory of Morris Passer Dan and Amy Deutsch • In loving memory of Morris Passer Bryan Hirsch and Sonia Chang-Diaz Lindsay Hittman • In honor of Michael and Jill Glazer
Alan and Barbara Berns • In honor of Rabbi Zecher, Cantor Stillman, and Tali Puterman • In honor of their grandson Oliver Helmling’s becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Paul and Annette Hodess • In loving memory of Robert Moser • In loving memory of Ilse Moser
RIVERWAY PROJECT FUND
Lynn Lewin • In honor of Jonas Wilderman’s Bar Mitzvah
Elaine Abrams and Ye Myint • In honor of Rabbi Gubitz and Matan BenYishay’s marriage Merav Kaufman Brenda Steinberg • In loving memory of Arline Steinberg
RABBI RONNE FRIEDMAN INNOVATIVE PROGRAM FUND Judith Argon • In loving memory of Irving Kotlier and Ruth Kotlier Laurence Bailen and Jennifer Weber
ROY B. EINHORN CANTORIAL FUND Steven Lampert and Anita Feins • In honor of Cantor Stillman
Tandee Newman • In loving memory of Marilyn Zelermyer Rachel Page Shmuel Rubens Andrew Sherman and Russell Lopez • In loving memory of Jo Lopez Stephen and Rosalie Snyder • In loving memory of Carol Kur
WILLIAM S. & RAE G. KOSTER BOOKSHELF
Stephen Koster • In loving memory of his father, William S. Koster, on his yahrzeit • In loving his mother, Rae G. Koster, on her yahrzeit www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS (NOVEMBER 11, 2020 – JANUARY 14, 2021) Boston, MA Kyle & Douglass Karp Briar Karp Ben Strauss & Ivy So Beverly, MA Daryl Houston Smith Brighton, MA Ellen Messer Newton, MA Jason Jay & Alaka Ray Vikram Jay Uma Jay Tamara & David Larsen Paul Larsen Vivian Larsen Ezra Larsen
Welcome to the Jay family, who recently joined Temple Israel and live in Newton!
FRIENDS ANNUAL FUND (NOVEMBER 7, 2020 – JANUARY 1, 2021) WISDOM ($20,000+)
Richard & Susan Smith Family Foundation • John and Amy Smith Berylson, James Berylson • Jonathan Block and Jennifer Berylson Block • Robert Katz and Elizabeth Berylson Katz • Robert and Dana Smith, Madeleine Smith, Ryan Smith • Debra Smith Knez, Jessica Knez, and Andrew Knez
UNDERSTANDING ($15,000 - $19,999) Anonymous Anonymous
STRENGTH ($10,000 - $14,999) Meryl LeBoff Marc Maxwell
KINDNESS ($5,000 - $9,999)
Jennifer & Jonathan Block Joel & Randi Cutler • In gratitude for Rabbi Zecher Matthew Milikowsky & Nicole Eldredge David Feinberg & Marina Kalb Dean & Pamela Richlin Rabbi Elaine Zecher & David Eisenberg
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INSPIRATION ($3,600 -$4,999)
Samuel Kaplan & Rachel Wilson Gerald Flaxer Charitable Foundation Jessica Greenfield & Paul Hummel Jason & Erinn Rhodes Leah Rosovsky Barry Weisman & Michele Fishel
VISION ($1,800 - $3,599)
Jennifer & Eric Aronson Laurence Bailen & Jennifer Weber Frank Friedman & Sarah Kianovsky Robert & Susan Michaels Harry & Nikki Nudelman Robert & Laura Peabody Susan & Paul Ridker Michael Rubenstein & Elizabeth Skavish Merle Shaer Kenneth & Jaime Smoller Jodi Sokoloff Jeane Ungerleider & William Stone Donald & Cheryl Warner Scott & Robin Weisman
CONNECTION ($1,000 - $1,799)
Mel & Hope Barkan Rhona & Steven Brand Rabbi Ronne and Irene Friedman Ilisa Hurowitz & Nicholas Alexander
Mark Kaplan Rabbi David & Carol Mersky Marvin Miller Peggy Morrison Christopher & Shari Noe Edward & Claire Saxe Michael Zimman & Ellen Rovner
FRIENDS (UP TO $999)
Elaine Abrams & Ye Myint Stephen & Anita Adelson Jane Akiba Jean Aserkoff Alison & Mathew Avram Rabbi Al and Berta Axelrad David & Helene Bailen Phyllis Baker Joseph & Deborah Bates Louis & Nancy Beckerman Brandon Bergman Robert Weintraub Marjorie Bloom (z’l) Kerrie Brayman • In loving memory of Marilyn Zelermyer and Stanley Zelermyer on their yahrzeits. • With gratitude for the ability to have been able to virtually participate in 2020 and bring our Jewish community together. Susan Brown Rima Burroughs Saralynn Busch & Andrew Fenves Mollie Ceder
Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.
FRIENDS ANNUAL FUND (NOVEMBER 7, 2020 – JANUARY 1, 2021) Barbara & Carlos Cevallos Ronald & Joan Curhan Nancy & Gerald Cutler Daniel & Lisa Davis Judith Diamond Matthew Drouin & Anya Potter Ronald & Susan Ebert Howard & Wendy Ecker Richard Levitan & Susan Edgman-Levitan • In honor of Rabbi Zecher, who is such an inspiration and source of hope for all of us. Richard Endlar Karen Bressler & Scott Epstein Matthew Feinberg Joan Florsheim Herbert Friedman & Wendy Drexler Rabbi Serena Fujita Elsa Galdston • In loving memory of her parents, Dr. Morton and Irene Galdston Bradley Gerratt & Susan Powers Friedhelm Glauner & David HaidacherBassong John & Frances Godine Robert Goisman & Jeanne Traxler Arthur Gold & Rosalyn Abrams Alex Goldfeld & Mariel Gonzales Rachel & Glen Goldman Alan Drabkin & Rose Goldman Richard & Patricia (z’l) Goldman Steven Goldstein & Hui Deng Tatyana Goldwyn Alan & Pamela Goodman Ruth Gordon George I. Goverman Victor Herzberg Phyllis Hoffman James Cooper & Susan Horwitz Rebecca Kahlenberg • In honor of Jessica and Caroline, who have both enjoyed the programs and services at Temple Israel. Paul & Lisa Karofsky Nancy Karp • In loving memory of her father on his yahrzeit Yetta Katz Christine Keegan Stephen Porter & Pamela Kellogg Bruce & Jamie Koplan Seth & Nicole Kroll Leonard & Helen Krulewich
Susan Lackman • In honor of Rabbi Jacobson Stacey and David Lee Alan & Judith Leichtner Richard & Wendy Levine Rebecca Locke and Eric Sillman Richard & Nancy Lubin Debra Mandel Roger & Carol Marks Robert Martin & Judith Berkowitz Bruce Mazo • In honor of Rabbi Zecher and the entire TI team for tremendous amounts of longdistance engagement. Milan Merhar & Elissa Barr Harvey & Amy Michaels Macey & Lenore Miller JP Monneray & Gail Williams Ricki Morell & John Hechinger Em Mueller • In honor of the whole Temple Israel community, who have been mega stars during this year of fear. Debra Neiman • In honor of Fallon Rubin, Olivia’s amazing Bat Mitzvah tutor Paula Noe • In honor of the Temple Israel clergy and staff, for creating such a rich, opportunity-laden community of learning and fun, music, and support during this year and forever. Henry & Linda Okun Elenore Parker Miriam Pieper Susan Porter Nancy Gertner Fern & Ginny Remedi-Brown • In honor of our daughters, Netta and Maya. May their hearts stay with Judaism, and realize the beauty that exists within our community. David & Jeanne Rintell Jamie & Leila Mankarious Rome Martin & Cindy Rowe Marc Rysman & Michelle Ephraim Linda Samuels Elizabeth Sands Jan and Steve Sarratore • In appreciation of Temple Israel’s online presence and Rabbi Gubitz. Sonia & Samuel Schneider Valya Shapiro Jordana Shief Needle & Jarrod Needle
Rubylee Shuman Warren & Leslie Simmons Robert and Claudia Slipakoff Lisa Danetz & Craig Smith Larry & Barbara Smith Koff Stephen & Rosalie Snyder Samuel Solomon Jonathan Spiller • In honor of his wonderful girlfriend, Esther Greenspan Lionel Spiro David & Patricia Squire Martha Starr Joseph & Florence Steinberg Joanne Tuck & Stuart Freedman Jonathan Warburg Michael & Marilyn Winer Marlene Yesley • In appreciation of the efforts that the clergy and staff have made to bring Temple Israel into my home during the pandemic. Angela Yudzinsky
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Temple Israel of Boston's Ner Tamid Society For more than 165 years, Temple Israel has provided a home to the Boston Jewish community. We are proud to uplift our spirits in song, to unite in our commitment to justice, and to serve as a refuge in times of joy and in times of sorrow. The Ner Tamid is the light that shines above the ark in every synagogue of the world, a symbol of our presence and determination to sustain our traditions, even as we respond to change. The Ner Tamid Society honors supporters who perpetuate the legacy of Temple Israel. By including Temple Israel in your estate plans, you ensure that the eternal light continues to burn strongly for generations to come. With your bequest or other planned gift to Temple Israel, you become a member of the Ner Tamid Society. You name will be inscribed in the Ner Tamid Society honor roll, and you will be invited to events exclusively for Ner Tamid Society members. Join us, and be part of a legacy that lives on in every generation of Temple Israel. For more information, please contact Shoshanna Goldberg, Director of Development, at sgoldberg@tisrael.org or 617-566-3960. You can also find more details online at nertamid.tisrael.org
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Marc Maxwell, President Laurence Bailen, Vice President Barbara Cevallos, Treasurer Dan Deutsch, Executive Director Helen Cohen, FJECC Preschool Director Emma Koblick, Director of Communications 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org/insight facebook.com/TempleIsraelBoston twitter.com/TI_Boston
Keep Staying-in and Stepping-up for Temple Israel We are so grateful for all of the support we’ve received 1,220 active households
through these challenging times. While we may not be Stepping Out this Spring for our annual gala, we will still find ways to celebrate and strengthen our ties as a congregation and a community. Please continue to step up for Temple Israel, and support the Friends Annual Fund. No amount is too small,
322 households have donated
and every gift gets us to our goal of 100% member participation. To make a donation, please contact Shoshanna Goldberg at sgoldberg@tisrael.org or 617-566-3960. You can also donate online at www.tisrael.org/friends-annual-fund. 32
Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.