Insight, Winter 2020

Winter 2020/2021|5781 November, December, January Kislev, Tevet, Sh'vat

INSIGHT into Temple Israel of Boston

You are not alone! We are living Judaism together.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

The strength of our commuity during the pandemic

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“Enlighten our eyes with Your teaching, and let

ABOUT THE COVER...

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.

We experienced a unique and meaningful S'lichot candle-lit service, on the roof of the parking garage to kick off the High Holy Day 5781 season.

IN THIS ISSUE...

The TI Scene ........................................................3 Notes of Spiritual Nourishment........................4-5 From TI President & Executive Director ...........6 Finding Community During Covid.......................7

explore spirituality and innovate our traditions of ritual and prayer. 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.

Reflections on #10Days10Ways .........................8 TI's Mentor Connections Program ........................9 "Construction-Mitzvah" in Vermont.................10 In-Person Programming for Kids & Teens..........11 Celebrate Chanukah Together With Us ......12-13 The Installation of Cantor Stillman ..................14 Reclaim Our Vote Campaign.............................15 Opening School During a Pandemic ...............16 Participating in Virtual TILLI...............................17 Beacon Academy News / Archives Project..........18 Life Cycle Events ..........................................19-20 New Members..................................................21 Yahrzeits ......................................................22-25 Contributions ..............................................26-29

UPCOMING HOLIDAY DATES...

Chanukah: December 10 - 18, 2020 Tu BiSh'vat: January 28, 2021

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The TI Scene: High Holy Days 5781

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From Our Clergy..

NOTES OF SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT Who could have imagined last year at this time where we would be this year? And yet, here we are thrust into a world and a life that has demanded adapting, adjusting, and too much time spent without the physical presence of many cherished friends and family in our lives.

How have we coped with this different, and for many, difficult existence? I think about the image the Psalmists created of when we walk through deepest darkness. They said, “I do not fear, for You are with me.” For them, that may have meant God. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, of blessed memory, taught that the phrase “you are with me” can also mean one another.

Though we may be separated by our physical presence, the sight of so many faces on Zoom studying, laughing, praying, and conversing together has brought me nourishment, sustenance and support. I hope these experiences have helped you as well.

In the book of Jeremiah, the prophet likens the people of Israel to the olive tree - "God called your name a green olive tree, attractive and with impressive fruit." (Jer. 11:16) Why the olive? The tree is quite beautiful, the fruits (with lots of salt and time) are delicious but is that the true essence of our people? The rabbis teach that just as olives are beaten down from the tree, placed in the mill, pressed by heavy stones before finally producing oil, so too Israel: human life is challenging, heavy, even dangerous - but through experience we get to what is truly valuable. When we as Jews experience hardship, our traditions, community and incredible hope helps us grow resilient, to persevere, and thrive. The miracle of Hanukkah this year is not that the oil long ago lasted for 8 days - but rather, that we are each fine oil, shining brightly for 8 months (and counting) - growing stronger and more resilient day by day.

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My hope is that we all dedicate some energy this winter towards celebrating the small victories of life. Whatever small thing feels like a disproportionate struggle, rejoice in the triumph of completing that task! Mitzvah goreret mitzvah, one good act will bring about another. The same can be said for positive energy and forward momentum. Remember, after December 21, we climb back up towards spring. One day and one step at a time.

"When this is over, may we never again take for granted: a handshake with a stranger full shelves at the store conversations with neighbors a crowded theater friday night out a routine checkup the school rush each morning coffee with a friend the stadium roaring each deep breath a boring tuesday life itself.

When this ends may we find that we have become more like the people we wanted to be we were called to be we hoped to be and may we stay that way -- better for each other because of the worst."

When Adam and Eve encountered their first sunset outside of the garden, they were terrified. They had never experienced darkness before. To address this liminal moment in their lives - the ancient rabbis write into their hands the ritual of Havdalah and once they are holding a flame, they recite: Thank you, O Source of Light for this sacred light! In another reading of the story, the rabbis put into Adam’s hands two flint stones - such that with Eve’s help, they learn how to spark fire themselves. And so they faced the darkness with agency and purpose.

But the rabbis take it a step further; they offer that if you are without a candle or a match, lacking the right materials to spark light, then you can bless the bright glow of the stars. And if you can’t see the stars because they are eclipsed by more darkness or by your struggle to see - then, then you can bless even the rocks on the ground. And why? Because they wanted us to know that even if we don’t have everything we want or need right now - we can still bless whatever it is we have. These are hard, painful, lonely, dark times, but the blueprint of our tradition since the dawn of time offers us a gift. Whether a cup of coffee, an evening walk, a playlist, poem, or a moment of breath, whether Shabbat candles or the Havdalah spice: rediscover an item, a person, an idea, a ritual - hourly, daily, weekly or monthly. Place it in your own hands, offer thanks, and create your own sparks.

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.

- "When This Is Over" by Laura Kelly Fanucci

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FROM THE

BOARD PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How wonderful that our Festival of Light comes in the darkest month of the year. We have all been through a lot these last months, with much to reflect on and much to celebrate. I want to add one more expression of gratitude to our incredible clergy and staff who made our High Holy Day celebrations so meaningful and joyous. We pray for the time we will be able to safely gather back in person, but for now we will continue to innovate online, connect virtually, and reach out to each other in every safe way.

Marc Maxwell Board President

Our #10 Days10 Ways campaign during the High Holy Days renewed our focus and commitment to AntiRacism and our Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion efforts at Temple Israel. As Rabbi Zecher reminds us, this is not a program, this is a return to our core Jewish values and a step in our continuous march to be a more Just people. We will never finish this work, but we will always be engaged in such righteous acts.

Another thank you to our clergy, who saw our need in early November to refocus on hope and connection, even those with whom we disagree. Through a series of small group conversations, they helped many of us focus on the good around us and on the civility of conversation, good listening and even meditation. Our newest clergy team member, Cantor Alicia Stillman, jumped right into this, just as she has with everything else we do at Temple Israel. It is hard to believe we only welcomed her into our community in July and she was more properly “installed” in October. We are thrilled to have Cantor Stillman and her family join our Temple Israel family.

Even in these difficult times, hope and success surrounds us. Congratulations to Beacon Academy on the acquisition of their new home. We are proud of how we have helped them grow to this monumental step in their journey and in their work. After 27 years as the Founding Director of the FJECC, Helen Cohen will graduate to her retirement, although she has committed to attending more Center for Adult Jewish Learning classes with all her soon to be “free time.” And Shabbat Tzedek, our annual celebration of both Dr. Martin Luther King and our commitment to seeking justice in our community, is just around the corner in January.

Thank you all for being part of our Temple Israel family. We sustain each other as we keep Temple Israel strong and vital, even in the short daylight of winter days.

The challenges that 2020 has brought were certainly surprising, but I am proud to say that Temple Israel has navigated through the pandemic by seeking the opportunities before us. We have connected in new and creative ways; we have created new programs; and we have even been able to keep our facility in use and supporting our mission. From our beloved FJECC Preschool to Beacon Academy, Fresh Food Generation and small life cycle ceremonies, we are carefully and safely gathering in our building in limited ways. As sciencebased guidance allows us to come together more frequently in the future, the staff of TI looks forward to being there to welcome you in person.

Dan Deutsch Executive Director

I want to thank our COVID-19 Reopening Advisory Team, which includes lay volunteers Frank Friedman, Marc Draisen, Laurence Bailen, Marc Maxwell, Kate Ginnis, Ben Linas; they have been instrumental in helping us assess and plan for our path forward. We meet regularly to continue to refine our approach and adapt to the changing world. This team is a prime example of how our congregants regularly give the gift of their expertise and talent.

Everything that we’re doing right now – virtually and in our building – takes additional resources. This year, more than ever, we are relying on the generosity of our community to help support our financial needs through our annual Friends Fund Campaign. If you have already been able to give a gift above your annual membership, we thank you with extreme gratitude. If you have not yet made an additional contribution, we ask that you give a gift from the heart and join the hundreds of households who have already contributed. No gift is too small! We have kept our aggressive annual fundraising goal of $500,000 this fiscal year and ask for your continued support.

As we enter the winter and the days grow shorter and darker, I know that Temple Israel will continue to be a source of light for you and for our community. On behalf of the Temple Israel staff, I thank you for continuing to a part of our congregation. We cannot wait to see you again soon.

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Finding Community During Covid-Era High Holy Days

By Rabbi Jen Gubitz and Nicole Zador

"This year, the High Holy Days, brought about a profound shift in what defines community and holiness."

In this COVID-19 era, where it is difficult to know what day it is, the Jewish calendar keeps moving forward maintaining a sacred rhythm for our lives. For the Riverway Project community, the High Holy Days offered us an incredible space for reflection, self-evaluation, and communal gathering that we so desperately needed. And, of course, we had to do it differently.

For tashlich, the ritual throwing away of sins, we went kayaking (a kayak is 6 feet long, the perfect length to ensure social distancing). Going out on the water with a series of tashlich reflections and birdseed, everyone was apart, yet they were also experiencing it together.

The High Holy Day Leadership Squad brought together 12 community members to serve as Zoom Ushers ("UsherZ"), service leaders, and musical voices. We gathered for Riverway Confessional, which was a power hour of prayer encompassing all the themes of Yom Kippur. We moved from an alphabet of woe to a crowd-sourced alphabet of wow - acknowledging our communal mistakes and our hopes for the future.

For Sukkot, we gathered with Rabbi Gubitz at local parks to shake the lulav and etrog and truly live in the impermanence of the holiday. And for Simchat Torah, we heard from five community members about their relationship to Torah and Judaism.

This year, the High Holy Days, brought about a profound shift in what defines community and holiness. They affirmed that we are not alone; that there are others with us even if they can’t be sitting by our side.

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Reflections on #10Days10Ways

TIkkun Central’s invitation to engage in cheshbon ha’nefesh through social justice

"Our family truly enjoyed participating in the 10 Days Campaign. My wife and I have spent some time thinking about how we could put our Jewish values into action, especially in light of everything that has happened this year, and this campaign gave us the perfect opportunity to have little "mini-sessions" of teaching, learning and insight, ones that we could share with our kids and ones that will hopefully influence their thinking for the future.

The kids were attentive, asked wonderful questions and are becoming more aware of the world around them, what is happening in it and how they can positively impact others. We hope to participate in a similar campaign again in the near future." - Adam Marks

"The power of #10days10ways was in the stories told each day by fellow congregants. Sixteen brave souls stepped forward to tell a deeply personal story about working for social justice, and/or experiencing racial injustice. A few of the stories about racial injustice involved incidents at our beloved Temple Israel. Some stories were tough to hear, and I can only imagine how difficult they were to tell.

They reminded me of my privilege as a white, cisgender, heterosexual Ashkenazi Jew in ways that could not have been more emotional, authentic, and meaningful. Thanks to the #10days10ways storytellers, I could begin my cheshbon ha’nefesh by examining my role in perpetuating the dominant culture--both at TI and in the greater community." - Susan Ridker

"White supremacy is so ingrained in our system that it is often invisible to me, as a white Jew. I am working hard to understand and combat these toxic dynamics, and the #10Days10Ways Facebook group helped to shine a light on some of the places where white supremacy rears its ugly head. It helped me understand the experiences of Jews of color at Temple Israel, and why it was the wrong decision for another local synagogue to have a panel on Jews and Race between Deval Patrick and Rabbi Pesner without including a Jew of color. When I first saw the description of the event, this critique, embarrassingly, did not occur to me. I am so appreciative of all the people who took the time to explain why it was ill-advised to have a public conversation about Jews and race without Jews of color heavily involved and featured.

I also appreciated the group members who publicly expressed that they had changed their thinking after reading those comments and was delighted to see that the event organizers made changes in response to the thoughtful feedback."

- Lauren Milgroom "Temple Israel's #10Days10Ways campaign during the High Holy Days had a significant impact on me. I was so appreciative of the substantial time and thought that went into creating the videos, personal essays, art projects, and more that were featured in the daily emails. I really missed the joy of seeing everyone in person for the High Holy Day services, but my wistfulness was offset by the incredible insights shared by fellow congregants, especially Bea Wilderman and Ram Solanki. My eyes have really been opened! I knew we are a diverse congregation, but I had never heard of "Hinjews" before! I now appreciate much more deeply that I need to really make an effort to get to know the people I meet at temple before making any assumptions of any kind and be sure to really listen to their life stories.

Going forward, I hope TI will continue to share these videos and essays, as it would be very helpful to hear examples of conversations where our Black and brown congregants felt seen, heard, and validated, as well as situations that we can all learn from. I am so grateful to have such a warm supportive community in which to learn and grow." - Lori Lass

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Temple Israel Mentor Connections Program

By Rachel Alexander Five months ago, I had never heard of “one-on-ones.” This summer, they became the highlights of my day. As part of my Temple Israel Social Justice Internship, I engaged in a series of one-on-ones with social justice leaders and young adults in the Temple Israel community. The justice work spearheaded by TI leaders constantly inspired me, and I found comfort in sharing feelings of frustration and passion with my peers.

When I started to develop a long-term project, I used these experiences with one-on-ones as the foundation. How could I best use TI’s resources to help others? How could I relieve feelings of uncertainty in this stressful time? Through working with Tali Puterman, the Assistant Director of Social Justice Engagement, I organized a core group of social justice leaders to help me with my project.

I initially brainstormed a social justice project that allowed people with similar justice passions to engage in conversation and build connections. However, after hearing about the similarities in what my friends Jack Pierce, Callie Rabinovitz, and I were feeling (confused, anxious about the future, seeking inspiration, etc.), the plan shifted. The “TI Mentor Connections Program” was born as we recognized the value of connecting young adults to social justice leaders with similar justice interests.

I made a list of current RYFTI students/alumni. Jack, Callie, and I reached out to those we knew, and slowly the list of mentees increased. I worked with Tali, Fran Godine, and Susan Michaels (the other leaders on this project) to contact leaders in the community whose interests matched those of the students. We created space for 28 mentors/mentees to connect over shared passions, with many interested in participating again.

Going forward, I hope to continue finding innovative ways to build relationships within the TI community. When so many of our members are deeply passionate, thoughtful, and open-minded, the possibilities for future programs are endless.

TIkkun Central by the Numbers Temple Israel’s commitment to pursuing Righteous Impact was on full display over the summer and early fall. Here are just a few numbers which highlight the incredible justice work our congregants have achieved over the past few months!

94 Honey Jars and Condolence Cards delivered by TI Cares to 181 Participated in the GBIO police reform campaign to members who lost loved ones in the past year.

promote legislation to hold police accountable.

our Immigrant Justice team and other parenting bond funds.

Dayenu’s “Chutzpah 2020”campaign, a non-partisan get-out-the-

42 Immigrants bonded out of detention through the work of 43 Organizations our Green Team partnered with for 1,899 visits to our online Shuk of Black-Owned Businesses.

vote effort engaging thousands of climate-concerned voters.

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A "Construction-Mitzvah" in Vermont

By Jessica Baron

As April marched towards May in the Spring of 2020, life stayed on pause amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It quickly became clear that we could not host a Bar Mitzvah in Boston on May 30. Although our son, Asher, was disappointed, he was not surprised. The clergy worked diligently to reschedule the Spring mitzvahs and balance individual family wishes.

Surely by October 3, 2020 everything would be normal again right?

Our lives have all continued their unsteady shift. Everything looks a little bit different. We realized by early August that life was not returning to normal anytime soon. Rabbi Zecher was very supportive and offered a variety of solutions. As we realized that Asher would not be able to read directly from the Torah, would need to quarantine before returning to school, and that most of his friends and family couldn’t join us in person; a Zoom-mitzvah was becoming the clear solution. We sat Asher down for the more difficult conversation that his Bar Mitzvah was not just postponed, but going to look completely different than he had thought. Asher shared, “I just want my Bar Mitzvah to feel special."

We are building a new home and although it would not be complete, Asher could stand on a porch and lead the service.

Grandparents and a few local friends could watch physically distant on the grass below. Asher could Zoom out to all of his friends and family across the United States.

As the day approached, we scrambled to get the technology to cooperate and asked guests to bring their own chairs and wear mud boots for the "Construction-Mitzvah."

The ceremony was chilly. There was an intermittent drizzle, but Asher’s face was full of sunshine and pride as he chanted his portion. Rabbi Zecher asked us to pause several times and scroll through the pages of Zoom. It warmed our hearts to see all the smiling faces as page after page on Zoom held our loved ones. We truly felt like our friends and family were with us.

This experience led us to focus more on the meaning of the Bar Mitzvah. Asher truly understood what it meant to be a community member and how to take care of his community by his actions.

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Creative and Safe In-Person Programming for the Religious School and Teen Communities

By Roberta Axeloons and Fallon Rubin This Fall, the Temple Israel Education Team has continued innovating, re-designing, and staying-in touch with the needs of our community in real-time since March. When it became clear to us over the summer that safe, in-person programming could be designed, our team began thinking. In what ways could we support our students with in-person learning and connection to community? How could the clergy and educators keep students safe? What might we need to change or adapt in order to meet face to face?

Havurot: Jewish Wilderness School This Fall, the Religious School launched Havurot: Jewish Wilderness School. Since then, we’ve had small group learning each Saturday at the Muddy River. Our students meet in person, for outdoor, wilderness Shabbat learning. The group began by celebrating Sukkot Shabbat and building mini-sukkot. On a cold and rainy Saturday, the students engaged in a lesson on spirituality and warmth (fire). Wilderness Havurot meet in the rain, snow, sleet, or sun. Our new motto is: there’s no bad weather, just bad gear. We are excited to welcome students to new groups and drop in programs throughout the Winter. Questions about the program? Contact Roberta Axeloons at raxeloons@tisrael.org.

7th Grade Kallah We had our first ever hybrid 7th grade Kallah. We met in person on Friday night for a Flashlight Qabbalat Shabbat. We used the light to welcome in Shabbat and to illuminate the meaning of the prayers we say each week. On Saturday we gathered again to make our very own Tie Dye Tallitot and also to assemble Havdalah kits that we were able to use later that night when we came together on Zoom. We had an amazing weekend being together in a variety of different ways.

The Tent Beit Midrash - In Person Community The Tent had our first in person gathering in November and it was incredible to have the teen community all together again. The theme for the night was hope, and the RYFTI Board teens led activities using poetry, chalk art, and games.

Our RYFTI Advisor Ari Zimmet noted that they felt overwhelmed with joy after the program and that it was beautiful to watch all of the faces we usually see on the screen come together in person. We are looking forward to our monthly Beit Midrash sessions to gather in person as a Tent community.

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Celebrate Chanukah Together With Us! DECEMBER 10-18, 2020

Live Zoom Candle Lighting Experience!

December 10 - 18 at 5:00 p.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Nes gadol hayah Zoom; A great miracle happened... on Zoom! All are invited to join us for a nightly virtual candle lighting at 5:00 p.m. Bring your chanukiah to the screen and help us light up the night.

First Night Dreidel Tournament Thursday, December 10, 5:00 p.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Calling all dreidel spinners! Join us on Zoom for our first night candle lighting, led by Temple Israel clergy, and stick around to compete for the title of 5781 Dreidel Spinning Superstar! All ages welcome.

Shabbat Chanukah Friday, December 11, 6:00 p.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Bring your chanukiah to virtual Shabbat services! Amid joyful song and our warm community, we will welcome Shabbat by lighting candles together to fulfill the joyful obligation of Pir'Zoom HaNes, amplifying to one another and beyond - the miracle of Chanukah.

Chanukah Shabbat Mishpachah Friday, December 11, 5:15 p.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Join Zoom as a family as we welcome in Shabbat together. We will play the “Chanukah Awesome� game. Don't forget to bring your dreidels, gelt, and chanukiah to celebrate!

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Chanukah Sing Along and Havdalah Saturday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Join Cantor Alicia Stillman as she leads us in a virtual sing along of all your current and soon to be discovered favorite Chanukah songs. All ages welcome!

Riverway Project (20s & 30s) Candle Lighting Saturday, December 12, 4:00 - 6:15 p.m.

Registration available at www.tisrael.org/light Want to bring more light into this world? The Riverway Project is gathering in person for a community candle lighting! We’ll be meeting in three 45-minute shifts to celebrate Havdalah and Chanukah, with a maximum of 15 people per shift to ensure all proper guidelines are maintained.

Kids Zoom Chanukah Party Sunday, December 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Join The Village for Families with Young Children, FJECC, and the religious school for a Chanukah party on Zoom!

We'll have music from Wayne Potash, a magic show from the Magic of Danny Dubin, and special fun with the TI clergy and teachers.

“Pahk Yah Cah for Chanu-Cah” at Temple Israel Sunday, December 13, 12:00 p.m.

Registration available at www.tisrael.org/light If you’re not from BAHston, “CAH” is “car.” Join us near Temple Israel for this special occasion, pre-registration will be required. Space is limited, and location will be shared after registration. Special surprise Chanukah gift to share with everyone in their cars. Catch the clergy and the staff for Chanukah music and fun! Rain, sleet, snow, hail, or shine!

The Magic of Chanukah with Robert Strong, The Comedy Magician Thursday, December 17, 7:30 p.m.

Zoom link available at www.tisrael.org/light Join us on Zoom for a special 8th night Chanukah Celebration. The Magic of Chanukah promises to be a unique, interactive, and laugh-filled magic show, designed from the ground-up for our virtual world. Appropriate for kids and adults! Robert Strong has twice been voted San Francisco's 'Best Comedian' and three times voted San Francisco's 'Best Magician.' He has performed in over 40 countries, in all 50 states, on every major TV network, and twice at the White House.

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The Installation of Cantor Alicia Stillman

During Qabbalat Shabbat on October 23, after four months of being entranced by her voice, we officially welcomed Cantor Alicia Stillman to Temple Israel! With special guests Rabbi Larry Hoffman, PhD (pictured above), Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, Cantor Rollin Simmons, Cantor Josh Breitzer, Noah Aronson, Elana Arian, as well as members of the Temple Israel community, the TI Band, and her Cantorial classmates, this moving evening was filled with joy and excitement for the future, when we can sing in person, together.

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We have this wonderful installation, virtually perfect in every way, because our hearts want to share happiness and want to leap with joy. Debbie Friedman taught: Some days there won’t be a song in your heart, sing anyway. If you know the words, sing. And if you don’t know the words, sing louder!

We want to walk through doorways and transitions and feel blessed with surety and abundance and love. Together.

I am so happy to be here. I am so happy to leap with you and sing with you. The Zohar says: “There are mansions in heaven which can be opened only through song” - we WILL sing together and make music in meaningful ways, and we will open the gates of heaven with our voices.

So, I’m going to get out of the doorway - because I’m here, I’m finally here. In a joyfully blessed haze of transition, I am stepping into your story. And at last we sing our stories. We sing because we store our deepest hopes and dreams in song; music and memory together, our sacred stories and our magical songs.

Tonight we make it official. I become part of Temple Israel’s song, I am humbled and grateful for being entrusted with this precious gift you give me tonight. I make music with the memory of giants on these holy steps: Henry Gideon, Herbert Fromme, Cantor Murray Simon, Cantor Roy Einhorn. To whom I am deeply grateful for your generosity and friendship. You shaped and tended and sang and led Temple Israel’s musical legacy. Thank you all for trusting me."

— Cantor Alicia Stillman, Installation, October 23, 2020

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TEMPLE ISRAEL'S RECLAIM OUR VOTE CAMPAIGN We have a responsibility to ensure that every voice is heard and counted in our elections. Temple Israel’s Racial Justice Initiative reached out through postcards and telephone calls to voters, particularly voters of color, in 6 targets states for the nonpartisan Reclaim Our Vote Campaign organized by the Center for Common Ground. We’re grateful for our partnership with the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the Jewish Alliance for Law and Social Action.

"Footsteps on the porch again...who could it be? I run to the window and watch new and old friends swapping envelopes of postcards with voting information to send to people targeted by voter suppression as we collectively move our campaign forward. For me, memories of working on Reclaim our Vote will always be intertwined with home isolation, confusion around COVID safety, and uplifting Zoom meetings complete with d'var and break-out groups.

As the world spiraled down, I was delighted to hear the insights and passions of my fellow congregants and find a small way to do good!" - Deborah Heffan "During the Civil Rights Movement and beyond, John Lewis led the way in working to achieve racial justice. The urgency of combating voter suppression for this election inspired me to take up Mr. Lewis’ call that 'you must do something.' Sending postcards to people in Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Florida, and Arizona encouraging them to vote, provided the perfect opportunity to take action. I was so happy to work with Temple Israel members who were clearly ready to act in those states where voices of black and brown people are too often suppressed. Together, we joined the march John Lewis started. I love organizing and working in community which proved to be the best way to make the postcard campaign effective. Even though we could never congregate to write our postcards or assemble our packet together, we developed new connections with each other to make a difference. We were committed, focused, had some fun, and developed relationships critical to making change. Imagine what else we can do together?" - Sandy Wixted "I have attended the Riverway Project for seven years, and enjoy the Jewish community that it provides. When I was furloughed in April, I joined a TI Reclaim Our Vote event recruiting volunteers to send postcards to voters. I jumped right in and was then persuaded to help get phone banking up and running. It was a great experience to meet members of the TI community and train them to make calls to voters in North Carolina and Florida. While I was excited to get involved and participate in our democracy to combat voter suppression, I did not anticipate that I would start to feel more connected to the TI community. I met so many great people that I would not have met otherwise. When I log on for Shabbat services now, I see familiar faces and send 'Shabbat Shalom' greetings in the chat, making me feel more connected to this community." - Miriam Ledley Franks www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960

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Opening School During a Pandemic

By Helen Cohen, FJECC Preschool Director

Preparing to reopen a school amid a pandemic was no easy feat. Summer offered little respite with the presence of COVID-19. Our time was devoted to learning about, developing, and applying the continuously changing health and safety protocols to keep our students and staff safe.

Getting ready to open our doors in this new reality created a need to hire new staff, purchase new equipment, and furnish new spaces—all while maintaining our dedication to providing the highest quality education for our students and developing robust curriculum content.

Our staff had to swing into motion overnight to transition from a traditional learning model to providing school on the Internet. “Zoom” was a term we previously associated with comic books, and “Marco Polo” with history lessons.

Nevertheless, with a fervent determination to succeed, the FJECC team quickly adjusted to teaching in unprecedented ways.

community that sets our school apart from others, and one which we were happy to prolong for our families who were not quite ready to leave the environment FJECC provides.

We are delighted to have been able to incorporate a new kindergarten class into our program this year. Innovation has always been one of FJECC’s goals. As a result, we responded affirmatively to the families who requested the adaptation of this program. Through the hard work of our dedicated staff, we were able to make this new venture a reality—providing an extraordinary teaching and learning opportunity for the 10 students we accepted. How fortunate for them to have two experienced educators teaching and guiding them in a small intimate class with their peers and a setting familiar to both them and their families.

Creating an environment where children are expected to wear masks and social distance, where materials and surfaces have to be sanitized multiple times throughout the day, and where numerous stringent policies had to be enforced takes both creativity and fortitude.

On September 8th, FJECC welcomed students back for in-person learning. After being at home for such a long period, the children craved the intellectual stimulation, structure, and social interaction our setting provides. We daily witness joyful, energetic, and thoroughly engaged children in the playful learning process implemented at our school.

During this time of uncertainty, many families of our FJECC graduates expressed a strong interest in extending their child’s educational experience at FJECC. Over the years, our school has become synonymous not only with an outstanding educational program but also with providing a warm and caring community where parents serve as our partners in so many capacities. It is this feeling of

Despite the new reality in which we are all living, FJECC is very grateful to have been able to welcome back so many students eager and ready to learn. I extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the many individuals who have worked closely with our staff, and especially to the members of our Board for their dedication, support, and selfless sacrifice throughout this endeavor.

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What It Has Been Like... Participating in Virtual TILLI

By Natalie Schatz When the pandemic shut down virtually all activity in mid-March 2020, the Spring curriculum for TILLI was already set up and brochures distributed and posted online. The topics of the study groups as always cover a wide range of topics: literature, science, history, cinema. I was scheduled to lead a study group, Life Revealed in Literature: The Writings of Three Italian Jewish Writers. The chair of the curriculum committee asked how many study group leaders would be willing to offer their course on Zoom. We were able to offer 4 courses in the Spring.I volunteered to be a pioneer because my study group would be easily adapted for the Internet. The participants were required to read the stories by the three authors in advance of the meeting and I led the discussion. It did not require visual or audio aides. My experience as a study group leader using Zoom is very positive. We had lively and interactive discussions as we viewed each other in close up.

This fall TILLI offered 7 study groups. I took 2 of them, a study group on Jewish Angelenos and one on How Our Brains Work. Both courses used visual aides such as film, slides and YouTube talks which enhanced the learning experience. (By this time most of us had mastered screensharing with some glitches). Zoom is particularly effective in teaching scientific topics. For example, a slide illustrating the parts of the neuron shows up on your computer screen in colorful detail which is a vast improvement on trying to view the slice on a screen at the front of the classroom several feet away. As someone with practically no science background this was enormously helpful in the process.

TILLI encompasses more than the study groups. It is morning coffee together before class, lunch and learn with excellent speakers on a range of issues,, a book series and numerous other activities. Virtual TILLI would not be possible without the dedication and hard work of Susan Misselbeck and Brigid Goggin.

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Celebrating Beacon Academy and Marsha Feinberg

It is with excitement and joy that we celebrate Beacon Academy as it shares the news that it has just purchased its own building in Roslindale to house its remarkable program beginning in the Fall of 2021. In bittersweet news, it has also just been announced that Marsha Feinberg, Beacon Academy founder as well as long time Temple Israel member and past Board member, will be retiring at the end of the calendar year. After nearly two decades of vision, leadership, and commitment, Marsha is leaving Beacon Academy positioned for a bright future ahead.

Beacon Academy began on the second floor of our building as a 14-month educational program for students between 8th - 9th grade. Over the past 16 years, they have transformed lives and helped their students through high school graduation, college, and into the professional world. Their innovation has served as an inspiration to teachers, schools, and other learning environments throughout the country. Beacon Academy has flourished and grown and has recently sought a space of their own to accommodate their larger vision for the future.

We are proud of our long-term partnership and strong connection and friendship, as many Temple Israel members have been deeply engaged through tutoring, coaching, and supporting the Beacon Academy mission. We wish our Beacon Academy partners and students continued success, and we look forward to celebrating and engaging with the next chapter of their story!

Listening to the Past: Voices of Temple Israel The Archives has now digitized all its audio recordings from 1934-1979 thanks to a grant from the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR). They feature radio broadcasts, worship services, sermons, lectures, and community events in which Temple Israel rabbis Harry Levi (1911-1939), Joshua Loth Leibman (1939-1948), Roland B. Gittlesohn (19591977), many other rabbis, congregants, and visiting speakers talk about their lives, their world and other more timeless issues. The recordings capture their words, but also the atmosphere and music of Temple Israel life over time.

The recordings will eventually be made public via Digital Commonwealth (digitalcommonwealth.org). However, we first need to listen to them for information that will enable users to access and search the recordings. We would love your help! If you are interested in participating in this important community project, please contact Susan Porter at susanporter@comcast.net or 617-566-4746. We will provide you with training, instructions, and support.

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LIFE CYCLES (BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES CELEBRATING MILESTONES WHOSE YEAR ENDS IN 0 OR 5)

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 30 Years Amy & William Drucker 40 Years Mitchell & Linda Myers 50 Years Jonathan & Carol Fine 60 Years Richard & Virginia Seegel

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 50 Years Michael & Jill Glazer 55 Years Robert & Ellen Kaplan

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES 10 Years Lesley & Ben Inker 35 Years David & Emily Livingston Robert & Laura Peabody 50 Years Paul & Brooke Lipsitt

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Kenneth Barron Jocelyn Belluck Ugonma Chukwueke Anneliese Cohen Eran Geffen Rachel Goldman Erica Grey Michael Hecht Lauren Heller Stephen Kaufman Jill Kravetz Sally Levy

Tina Maiorano JoAnne Ovadia Anthony Raynes Rita Richmond Rochelle Ruthchild Lawrence Sperber Angeline Warner Kristen Weber Mark Weinberg Robin Weinberger Simon Wieczner Stephen Wright

Elise Yafet Jeremiah Younossi

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS Daniel Bathgate Alex Bockman Ellen Clegg Burton Cofman Rebecca Coven Arielle Freeman Richard Green Sharlene Grossman Mark Kaplan Louisa Kasdon Andrew Ketterer Alexandra Korobko Lisa Krakoff Russell Kushner Judith Leichtner Jane Levy Vance Nancy Lubin Marcia Marcus Kevin McCaffrey Sally Mechur Deborah Moss Sarah Nalven Ellen Offner Joy Rabinowitz John Rumpler Andrea Serlin Peter Shaffer Freema Shapiro Barbara Silver Sylvia Spelfogel Erica Stern Kimberly Wieczner

Laurence Bloom Jared Curhan Randi Cutler David Danning John Fanciullo Ina Friedman Starobin Moshe Givental Jane Glazer Abby Gordon Joan Gordon Jamie Hirsch Ruth Koblenzer Jancy Langley Lisa Leavitt Sandra Marcus Edward Masterman Brenda Morris Peter Nessen Karen Pearl Amanda Perrin Michael Rees Nataliya Rozenvayn Sheila Schwab Kathryn Segel Steven Smith David Squire David Stolper Rebecca Strauss Caroline Taggart Bradley White Marc Zimman

Mazal Tov!

NOVEMBER B'NEI MITZVAH • Henry Paul Davidson, son of Kelly and Eric Davidson, on November 7 • Morris Lichtenstein, son of Jamie and Brad Lichtenstein, on November 12 www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960

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LIFE CYCLES

• Oliver Aaron Helmling, son of Jessica Berns and Steffen Helmling, on November 14 • Tobias (Toby) Johansson Locke Sillman, son of Rebecca Locke and Eric Sillman, on November 21 • Elliot Reed Strand, son of John and Sara Proman Strand, on November 28

DECEMBER B’NEI MITZVAH • Jonas Lee Wilderman, son of Bea and Sam Wilderman, on December 5 • Jacob Hurwitz, son of Debbie Bing and Jon Hurwitz, on December 12 • Yelizaveta (Anika) Carlson and Julian Carlson, children on Aleksandra Gorchrov, on December 19

JANUARY B’NEI MITZVAH • Charles (Charlie) Carroll, son of Emily and Robert Carroll, on January 9 • Rachel Paige Nudelman, daughter of Harry and Nikki Nudelman, on January 16 • Sarah Emerson Hirsch, daughter of Allison and Andrew Hirsch, on January 23 • Seth Diller, son of Niki Diller and Marc Diller, on January 30

May their memories bring blessing.

RECENT DEATHS

• Dorothy Adler, grandmother of Robin Weisman and great-grandmother of Sydney and Zachary • Rochelle Alexander • Stephen Antler, husband of Joyce Antler • Hilda Appelblatt, mother of Linda Barnes • Susan Bolton, sister of Leslie Kates • Israel Chester, grandfather of Eric Demicco • Lewis Cohen, father of Liza Gates and grandfather of Oliver, Isabelle and Sophie

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• Gayle Edelstein, sister of Elyse Lakin and aunt of Stefanie • Jeffrey Freiberg, uncle of JoJo Jacobson and great-uncle of Nathan Yitzy and Ruben • Michael Golinski, uncle of Kathleen Collins • Don Green, father of Avi Green and grandfather of Rachel Almer • Herbert Hodess, brother of Paul Hodess and uncle of Michael Hodess • Millard Kay, father of Jonathan Kay and grandfather of Joshua Kay and Rachel Kay • Roslyn Kleinerman, grandmother of Mallory Bram and great-grandmother of Teddy and Susannah Pong • Allan Kline, father of David Kline and grandfather of Noah and Annie • Adeline Kuchta, mother of Michael Kuchta and grandmother of Caroline and Josie • Ira Leventhal, father of Nancy Leventhal and grandfather of Lilli Silverston • Carmen Monaco, brother of Fred Monaco and uncle of Meredith, Jeffrey, and Lindsay • Debbie Minden, sister of Sarah Minden • David Pradell, father of Brenna Pradell-Boyd and grandfather of Zachary Boyd • Barbara Gold Randolph, sister of Arthur Gold • Selvyn Seidel, father of Emily Carroll and grandfather of Claire and Charlie • Robert Shafer, brother-in-law of Sandy and Don Perrin and uncle of Scott Perrin • Kenneth Shapiro, son of Freema Shapiro • Richard Smith, father of Amy Berylson, Debbie Knez and Robert Smith, brother of Nancy Lurie Marks, grandfather of Jennifer Block,

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Elizabeth Katz, Jessica and Andrew Knez, Madeleine Ryan and Jackson Smith and great-grandfather of Benjamin, Zachary and Alexander Block and Thomas, Sara and William Katz Ruth Tamkin Robert Weil, father of Sam Weil Molly Williams, daughter of Lucy Williams Edgar Wolman, father of Sandra Levine and grandfather of Natanya, Ada and Jacob

Mazal Tov!

WE CONGRATULATE • Anita Bender on the marriage of her granddaughter Allison Klion to Travis Lurato • Roberta Bergstein and Ayla Axeloons on their marriage • Shira DeCovnick and Saul Frankford on the birth of their son Henry Solomon Frankford • Nicole and Seth Kroll on the birth of their daughter Rose Lynaugh Kroll • Anna Licht and Phil Tomezko on their marriage • Briana and Sam Porter, parents, and Stephen and Pamela Parkinson Kellogg, grandparents, on the birth Micah Richard Porter • Adam and Amy Raboy, grandparents, and Debby Raboy, great-grandmother, on the birth of Maxwell Lewis Raboy • Max Sagan-Gutherz and Mirele Mann on their marriage • Arthur Segel and Patti Saris on the birth of their grandson Joshua Handler Segel • Karen Victor and Bob Sege on the marriage of their son Adam Sege to Emily Jan • Rose Zoltek-Jick on the marriage of her daughter Zoe Jick to Michael Fertik

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YAHRZEITS

NOVEMBER 1-7

Dora S. Aronson Esther Bachrach Marion A. Bailen Deborah Moss Barron Ruth Markendorff Baylor Jacob Bornstein Libby Buchhalter Virginia Ruth Burg Samuel Buxbaum Louis Abraham Charnow Irene Hambro Dana Dr. Robert I. Diamond Dr. Moses Joel Eisenberg Samuel Elkins Commander Edward A. Ellis Manuel M. Epstein Leon R. Eyges Sarah Greenberg Fechtor Esther Feer Lillian S. Feinberg Samuel Fireman Alexander M Fox Jennie Novogrod Glazer Bernard H. Goodrich Samuel Gordon Marion M. Green Reuben A. Grossman Rose B. Gryzmish William Hirsh Lizzie Homonoff Hyman Horwitz Alice Goldman Howard Selma Kaplan Samuel Kingsdale Mildred Koster Pearl Loewenstein Bernard Marglin Milton W. Marks Robert Leo Mayer Werner Misselbeck Morris L. Morrison Stephen R. Morse Robert M. Moser Ann Novick Feins Frimy Rantzer Pechet Abraham J. Ramler Ralph Reisman Kim C. Rogal Richard L. Rosenthal Allick Rozefsky Harriet T. Sachs Minnie Saltzberg Anne H. Sapers Nina Alexander Saunders

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Irving R. Shapiro Norton Sherman Sumner A. Shore Paul Malcolm Sidel Lesley Silver Evelyn Silverstein Harold Silverstein Frances Burstein Singer James Alan Smith Herman Snyder Sam David Starobin Sheila Dun Stein George Tack David Harold Warren Leo Wasserman David Weinstein Augusta White Harold Widett Joseph Worth Katharine L. Zintz

NOVEMBER 8 - 14 Paul Abramson Jack E. Alexander Anne Vorenberg Becker Fred Abraham Berman Samuel Berson Rosalie S. Borkow Arthur J. Burstein Abner Bernard Cohan Celia M. Cohen Harold Cohen Sumner J. Cooper Saul Julius Copellman Daniel B. Feer Anna M. Feldberg Helen Filiurin Dr. Edward Frye Irene Sloane Gainsboro Babette Haas Glen Marcia Goff Gertrude E. Goldstein Estelle S. Gorin Ella A. Hirsh Lily Horowitz Joseph Kaplan Anna D. Koss Benjamin M. Kulvin Laura Lappin Gallagher Bertha Lerner Joseph Mayer Levenson Jennie M. Lewis Deborah Lipp Rose Miller Lippman Mae D. Marder Benjamin N. Michaelson

Charles H. Milender Arthur Abraham Milgroom Isabel M. Morse Jennie Naigles Joan Rines Needleman Lawrence H. Oppenheim Dr. Herbert I. Posin Irving Rachlin Bernard Abraham Riemer Joan Zageir Rocamora Esther E. Rome Joseph Rosenblatt Shirley Brown Saunders Saul Seinfeld Elaine Alpert Sicklick Rebecca Stern Edward A. Stiller Alvan Franklin Traxler Rose Ulitsky Shirley Waldstein Margaret Warner Ruth May Weiler Harry Young

NOVEMBER 15 - 21 Jeanne A. Beller Roslyn S. Berenberg Jacob Burstein Julius Chopp Sumner Charles Edelstein Margit Klara Epstein Rebecca Fine James L. Gold Mildred Rutberg Goldman Barnet Golick Harry Gossman Harriet Greenberg Harry Kane Daveeda Susan Koss Ethel A. Kramer Alan Kraut Saul Kusmin Mollie Landfield Eliot Lifland Rhoda Lifland Abraham London Ellis Marglin Randall Jay Margolis Edward Morrill Lillian Pearlstein Daniel B. Rakov William Reichert Phillip Reisman John Robinson Allan Romanow Ann F. Rosenblum

Edythe Ross Samuel D. Saxe David Saxe Sarah Schein George I. Segal Ida Elizabeth Segal Etta F. Segal Benjamin Herman Singer Dorothy Milgam Singer Florence Goldberg Sloane Simon Bernard Stein Ferdinand Strauss II Nicole Y. Weinberg Joseph Wekstein Dora Ralby White Elizabeth Wyzanski

NOVEMBER 22 - 28 Betsy Friedman Abrams Florence M. Agoos Jennie Greenberg Baker Idalia M. Banash Lillian Merson Berns Bessie Bertman Dr. Saul Biller Dr. Philip Bloom Rachel Johannes Burstein Samuel C. Clayton Dorothy R. Copellman Jacques S. Corri May Mildred Cotton Mason Ehrenfried Ruth G. Fish Dr. Gustave B. Fred Rose Gibbs Ruth Ross Glen Deana M. Gross Edith Weinstein Holtz Minnie Hecht Hyneman Helen L. Jaffe Carl J. Kaffenburgh Abraham Kanter Dorothy Kaplowitz Louison Kazes Dr. Herman Kolton Katherine Krensky Mildred Kressel Morris Harry Krinsky Norman I. Krinsky Roger David Kurland Sarah F. Leavitt Ethel Agoos Levin Paul R. Levine Morris Litner Jack Isaac London

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YAHRZEITS I. Otto Miller Blanche L. Mock Thurman F. "Jack" Naylor Pearl B. Noble Shepard Saul Novick Bertram Allen Petkun Anna Holzman Pinkos Abraham C. Porter Terry Lee Porter Gale L. Raphael Sidney P. Reinherz Joseph Rice David Rines James Alexander Rose Robert Sachs William M. Silverman Morris Sleeper Thelma Dorothy Tesler Solomon Frances R. Watchmaker Charles Harry Weinreb Eva Kane Weiss Irving Winer Sara G. Wyner

NOVEMBER 29 DECEMBER 5

Anne Abrams Harry Altman Ira J. Banash Dr. Morton Bard Hyman C. Berkowitz Paul Bernat Eva L. Bloomberg Bessie Blum Julian Cohen Myer W. Epstein Arthur J. Feinberg Robert M. Feldman Rose Fienman Murray R. Fine Joseph S. Finstein Harold Fox Ida Glodt Gertrude Kate Goldberg Eugene Grace Milton L. Grahm Jacob Greenberg Bryan Seth Hauser Barbara Roberta Horwitz Caroline Rose Isenberg Phillip S. Jackson Paul Alan Kaplan Charles Karp Jack W. Kaufman

Sophie Kessler Morris Kirsner, Esq. Gladys Klebanoff Ruth Freelander Kotlier Edward G. Krohne Mildred G. Krohne Jacob J. Krokyn Wallace Krulewich Eleanor Kurson Betsy Lehman Maynard Leventhal Shirley Levy Sarah Mainster J. Leonard Michelson Frieda Lillian Miller Leonore D. Moss Bernard Putnoi Harry B. Ramler Leila Warren Redstone Dorothy L. Richmond Irving W. Rodman Jeanette E. Rosenbaum Joseph Saxe Dorothy R. Schaffer Shirley S. Schneer Esther Landfield Schneider Berril Shief Sarah Sholkin Jacob S. Sieve Andrew E. Skoler Ida Frances Somers Gertrude T. Spitz Annie Starensier Anne Starr Solomon Steinfeld Esther G. Sugarman Allan Tarshish Nancy W. Taub Sol Thim Efim S. Toochin Richard Weiler Gisella Weiss Augusta White

DECEMBER 6 - 12

Marcia Bujan Florence Pohlmann Cofman Myer L. Cutler Eva Koploy Elbinger Frank A. Feldman Trudy Friedman Ruth Gittelsohn Helen Zarling Gold Irene Gorman Dexter David Gould

Frances Grossman Irving J. Helman Morey Hirsch Ruth Olga Hirsch Murray Arnold Jacobson Leo Kabatznick Sylvan Kahn Jessie Mary Kane Archie Kaplan Samuel Kasanof Barbara Bette Katz Isak Kazes Dr. Joel A. Kraut Marion M. Kurson Lois S. Lee Rachel Jane Lewis Cheryl Lieberman Abraham I. Michelson Ilse Mundheim Moser Ida Marion Perkit Helen M. Resnick Dr. Joseph C. Richmond Rosalie B. Rosen Charlotte Kulvin Salter Abram Salter Beatrice Schulman Samuel Schwall Dr. Arnold Segel Leo Isiah Shief Irene Shulkin Edith M. Sieve William Silver Walter Harris Solomon Harry Winberg Jennie Wolf

DECEMBER 13 - 19 Louis Gessin Aserkoff Etta F. Barron Saul S. Bauman Miriam Quint Bayard Arnold E. Bayer Max William Beck Max Berner Hyman Bloom Mollie Botkin Harold Brown Leslie Buchbinder Samuel Burstein Esta Cooper Marion R. Exiner Abram B. Fox Minnie M. Fox Jennie Frank Irving Gashin

Rabbi Roland B. Gittelsohn Natalie M. Gold George Warren Gold Harold Sherman Goldberg Rose Goldman Celia Gordon Edith F. Greenberg Alexander Grossman Mike Grossman Joseph Grubinger Lila Heatter Jacob Housen Julia Zibbell Jolles Burton Jolles Stanley Samuel Kanter Sarah Kisloff Robert David Kozol Norman B. Krim Paul Kupferstein Edward A. Laven Rachel Lewis Eve R. Lewis Barbara Mallin Malamut Irving Marder Rose Plow Margolis Marla Mehlman Edith G. Michaels Etta F. Miller Frank L. Mitnick Emanuel E. Mock James R. Morse, Jr. Leo D. Moss Ruth Grass Petkun Bessie K. Rabinovitz Blanche Randall Sylvia B. Righter Helen M. Rodman Gertrude Burnce Rosen Paul P. Ross Irving Matthew Saunders Stanley Charles Schaffer Ella "Baba" Schlanger Margaret Winer Sherin Immanuel Sherman Esther Silverstein Maurice M. Simon Diane Barrabee Smithline Eugene J. Steinberg Hattie S. Stern Otto Stieber Maurice Ullian Clair Vindsberg Zina Wallace Harold Warshaw Sarah Wernick

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Esther Wilker Ginger Wyler Saunders Harold Elliot Zarling

DECEMBER 20 - 26

Adolph Bernard Alland Henrietta Altman Arthur Altschuler Leonard Baron Moses Berger Frances Chopp Julius J. Cohen Edith W. Cohen Walter E. Cohen Sarah R Copellman Frances L. De Jur Harry L. Drucker Stanley Elmont Harold Fienman Delia Finkelstein Rosanne Freeman Anna Alpert Gans George Gara Dr. Robert Lloyd Garber Fanny Goldstein Edward Earle Gordon Winnie S. Jolles Marion Rubin Kaplan Abraham L. Kauffman Philip Krensky Noah Krulewitz Raymond Saul Kurtzman M.D. Doris Gile Laven Abraham S. Levensohn Betty Levine Louise Ellis Levinson Ellyn Sue Bonnie Lieberman David A. Loeb Morris Loitman Moses Lubets Beatrice R. Marder Joseph Isaac Mirkin Henry Harold Nadell Melissa Marantz Nealy Robert Needleman E. Richard Nessen Richard N. Pinksohn Morris J. Rabinovitz Sadie F. Riesman George Robbins Harriet S. Robbins A. Max Rosenberg Morris Schultz Abraham D. Shain

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Alfred B. Sheinwald Ely Silver Merle Levy Sleeper Marx David Slonim Max Snyder Hervey Solar Mildred B. Solar Robert Sperber Henry Joseph Stein Dr. William B. Sweder Thelma Akabas Weiss Emanuel White George D. Wolfson Carol Ann Zalkind Milton L. Zelmyer

DECEMBER 27 JANUARY 2

Muriel G. Abrams Jennie B. Allen Ruth M. Bakst Anna Bornstein Katherine Louise Cahners Selma Arlene Dolby Sarah Epstein Louis Faneuil David M. Feldman Leonard Fine Paul Fisher Scott Myles Franklin Robert Tobias Gilbert Ida G. Glasser Israel Goldman Harriet Wilinsky Goodman Mae Goverman Dolby Morris Gunner Julia Herbits William Herbits Shirlee Herwitz Isenberg Burton Harrison Isenberg Morris J. Itkin Enid Rosen Jackson Elaine Rosenblatt Karnow Clarice Burack Katz Dr. Imre Kovacs Shirley P. Krasnoff Samuel Myer Levin Sidney H. Litner Shirley Rhoda Lubell Nathan G. Lyman Sidney S. Maron Helen R. Mayer Lauren L. Olson John Robbins Rogell

Dr. Harold Israel Rogell Blanche Agoos Rosenthal Howard Rubin Hyman Harold Rudofsky Richard William Sallinger Ruth F. Saris Sarah Hoffman Scheff Zig Schmitt Lillian Leondar Schultz Lt. Col. Forrest W. Sheinwald Arthur L. Sherin Harry Strauss Rodger Tauman Fred Vorenberg Marjorie Weisberg Stanley S. White Lillian Kellner Winter Ida Helen Wunsch George Wyner Rose Bearse Zakon

Louis Movitz Evelyn G. Neumann Ruth M. Pachtman Anna Galpert Persky Jane Irene Pinanski Adrienne L. Rubin Joseph Schlager Robert Shapiro Leonard Shapiro Barbara D. Levine Shapiro Charles L. Silton Edith Bronstein Silverman Estelle Silverman Leah Trugman Paul Mark Tuck Sarah Weiscopf Fanny Weiscopf Mabel N. Weiss Ruth Bolonsky Yesley Hannah Levin Zauderer

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JANUARY 10 - 16

Jeannette Berns Alexander Bloomberg Milton Bornstein Philip G. Bronstein Etta Cohen Judge Hyman Copins Alvan Robert Corkin Nathan David Carole Diamond Morris Freedberg Sadie Gale Ronald Gashin Newell B. Goldberg Melvin Gordon Ellis Gordon Minnie Greenberg Sadye Marian Grossman Robert Gustin Alice Kanter Halpern Ernst Hollander Gerald J. Holtz Janet Printz Kaplan Rose Stone Klein Jeanne M Lerman Evelyn Richmond Levin Lillian Cohan Levin Harold Jacob Lewis Ellen Ann Lewis Eleanor C. Litner Martin Mendelson Robert Martin Morrison George Moses

James P. Barber Ruth Forrest Barkin Arnold Baskin Mary Berger Shirley Palais Braude Mynette Bresky Goldie Brown Audrey Brown Andrew P. Cahners Annie Gerber Cohen Mildred Parker Cohen Robert David Dana Dorothy Delson David Ebert Bella Eskin David Louis Fine Annie Fine Beatrice B. Fine Dr. Judah Folkman Emma Winter Frankfurter Earl Wallace Franklin David S. Gesmer Harry H. Gilbert Louis Ginsburg Mollie Goodman Glazer Sarah Landerman Glunts Samuel U. Goldberg Jerome Daniel Goodman Albert E. Gordon Simeon L. Gordon Estelle Lynch Gould Ruth Pinanski Green

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YAHRZEITS Albert Mordecai Grossman Mortimer C. Gryzmish Lewis Hecht Norman K. Hollenberg Alfred R. Jaffe Lawrence Kahme Sylvia Irma Kalish Stephen Kardon Reuben J. Karlin Samuel J. Katz Martha Kempner Cynthia Altshuler Korb Rae G. Koster Frank L. Kozol Morris Kupferman Rena Allen Kupferstein Dr. Simeon Landau Dr. Philip Lerner Edward Levine Emma G. LeVine Dora S. Margolis Celia H. Meyer Anna Kibrik Narva Lillian Pinksohn Parker Viola Rottenberg Pinanski Bernice L. Brudno Posnick Arthur B. Savel Rita D. Segel Edythe Grossman Seigal Sylvia C. Shapiro Morris Shiffman Dr. Peretz Singer Benjamin Soffer Dr. Adrian Solo Stanley Sydney Anne H. Tannenholz Charles Ulin Viola O. Weiss Walter D. Wekstein Hyman Wernick

JANUARY 17 - 23 Roberta Abbott Dr. Maurice I. Abrams Dr. Jacob Applebaum

Harry H. Aronson Nathaniel Tucker Avorn Morton Backer Charles W. Beller Ethel Bernstein Florence Bornstein Oscar Bresnick Dennis M. Brown Maxwell "Mac" Burstein Irving I. Calk Bessie Lansburgh Cohn Phyllis Lebow Darman Dr. Lewis R. Dretler Robert C. Ellis Lois Wayner Endlar Abraham W. Fish Lottie Winberg Freifeld Bertram Gluck Harry Gold Rose Domas Gordon Miriam Naigles Gorin Natalie Sabin Gottesman Dorothy H. Green Ida Guttentag Augusta Fish Hanauer Moses J. Hirschfield Tillie Frank Kanter Peter J. Kaplan Arthur Klein Robert R. Kurson Norman Lewis H. Richard Mades Mary Louisa Mades Myer Mineberg Ruth S. Morse Saul O. Nessen Charlotte Mintz Novick Morris L. Pincus Marjorie G. Rosenbaum Anna Rosenberg Dorothy Rosenblatt Dora Rosenman Phyllis Sackman Elisabeth Ann Schaye Benson Hoffman Scheff

Charles H. Schneer Beatrice R. Shapiro John Sherman Helen J. Singer Jessica R. Sondheim Alice Sperber Ruth L. Swig Erna Wolfner Treichlinger Max Treichlinger Arnold Jacob Tuck Harold Wald Samuel Wallick Louis Weiner Gertrude K. Weiner Robert B. White Marilyn Weinstein Zelermyer

JANUARY 24 - 30

Solomon Agoos Frances Levey Altshuler Arlene Bard Herman B. Barron Leonard James Bates Saul J. Bechek Rose A. Bloom Otto Bresky Eva Brezner Frances Briskman Barnet Burstein Belle Cohen John G. Coyne Arlene R. Davidson William Einhorn Elsie Snyder Epstein Elizabeth Fox Falk Goldie I. Feinberg Melvin George Feins Rhoda Frankl Rebecca Glanz Nancy H. Glazer Ruth Goldman Louis Goldstein Roberta Milender Goldwyn Anita Marcus Golosov Harold Otis Gordon

Sadie Guttentag Samuel Handler Rachel Mikels Israel Emily Rogers Kaplan Ralph I. Kohn Louis Krosner Stacy R. Malkin Edward R. Masters William Maxwell Max Mayer Minna B. Miller Gertrude Unger Mineberg Max Morris Jane Rotenberg Moss Gale Pasternack Frank Louis Phillips Sy Raboy Anna N. Raphael Hattie Rappaport Ethel Resnic Judith T. Robbins Elizabeth (Beth) Rosenbaum Harry Sagansky Lester Irving Salmansohn Rose Gould Schacht Fred L. Scheiberg Dr. Herbert Schilder Hirsh Sharf Dr. Bernard Smulow Jacob Sperber Fannie Strauss Spitz Mildred Springer Ada Springer Seymour Stadfeld Max Sterman Estelle Stern B. Patricia Gordon Stetson Nathaniel Stiller Eva Lebow Tolman Caroline R. Vorenberg Ethel Walper Lillie Hollander Wyzanski

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.

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CONTRIBUTIONS (JULY 24 - NOVEMBER 6, 2020) CLERGY DISCRETIONARY FUND Anonymous Elyssa Back • In honor of Temple Israel's amazing 2020 High Holy Day services Asher Baron and Family • In appreciation to Rabbi Zecher, Cantor Stillman, and Sue Misselbeck for making my Bar Mitzvah wonderful Rachel Benedict • In thanks to Rabbi Jacobson for the lovely Zoom baby naming for our son Leon Rachamim (Shmuel Lev) in June Betsy Cohen • In honor of Cantor Stillman. It is heartwarming to see that she has found such a special home.

Carol and Jonathan Fine • In memory of my brother J. Laurence Fine Susan Frankl and George Demetri • In honor of Rabbi Zecher officiating the wedding of Daniel Demetri and Linda van Weele Victoria and Gary Freed • In honor of the Clergy Anita Gewurz • L'Shana Tova to Rabbi Elaine Zecher and her family David and Kristen Hodess • In honor of Rabbi Jacobson Joe Steinberg • In loving memory of his wife Frances Steinberg on her yahrzeit Janower Family • In honor of the Clergy Jack Kasten • In honor of the Clergy Elisabeth Keller • In memory of David Savitz at his unveiling

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Jon Kingsdale • In honor of Rabbi Zecher and Sue Misselbeck

David and Ellen Sconic • In appreciation to Rabbi Gubitz for officiating our wedding

Nan Kline • In loving memory of Allan Kline

Phyllis Shein • In honor of Sue Misselbeck's kindness

Isabel and Russ Kushner • In honor of Rabbi Jacobson's insightful Yom Kippur sermon

Amy Sherr • In memory of Rabbi Suzie Jacobson and JoJo Schwartz Jacobson’s uncle Jeffery Freiberg

The Family of Ira Leventhal • In appreciation to Rabbi Jacobson for officiating the funeral Richard and Wendy Levine • In memory of Sally Wyner Linda and Mitch Myers • In honor of Rabbis Friedman and Zecher for their continued love and support • With best wishes and Mazel Tov to Pam and Alan Goodman as they welcome their new grandson Tobey and Richard Oresman • In appreciation for 50th anniversary blessing Debra Neiman • In honor of Rabbi Jacobson's love and support during the process of Olivia's Bat Mitzvah Emily and Richard Perlman • In honor of our father and stepmother Joseph and Florence Steinberg Daniel Romanow and Andrew Zelermyer • In appreciation of Rabbi Zecher's participation in Julia's Bat Mitzvah Herbert Rasnick • In honor of Cantor Stillman Jeanne and David Rintell • In honor of the 5781 High Holy Day services Diane Rose • In memory of my father Harry Marks Maryann Sanders • In honor of Andrew Oberstein

Ellen Steinbaum and Jim Dalsimer • With gratitude to the clergy for how you have kept us together while we are apart Speicher Family • In honor of Benjamin Speicher's Bar Mitzvah with thanks to Rabbi Slipakoff and Cantors Stillman and Einhorn Rhoada Wald • In honor of Rabbi Jen Gubitz’s wedding

EDUCATION FUND

Susan Neiman, Fay Ferency, Shmuel Ferency, and Yael and Maya Ferency • In honor and appreciation for the clergy and Wayne Potash for their leadership and creativity at Saturday morning Tot Shabbat.

Ray & Nancy Zibman • In loving memory of Richard A. Smith

FLORENCE & SAMUEL WINOGRAD BOOKSHELF

Judith Pilmer • In loving memory Florence Winograd and Samuel Winograd Robert Winograd & Rosalie Weiss • In loving memory of Florence and Samuel Winograd

GALE RAPHAEL TILLI FUND

Herman & Judith Chernoff • In honor of Alan Einhorn & Suzanne Salamon’s anniversary • In honor of Seymour Small & Joan Rachlin’s anniversary • In honor of Ted & Dru Greenwood’s anniversary

Catherine Frankl Sarkis • In memory of Dr. Spencer N. Frankl Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

CONTRIBUTIONS (JULY 24 - NOVEMBER 6, 2020) Rhoada Wald • In loving memory of Debbie Minden

H.M. KAROL MUSIC FUND

Alan & Marilyn LeRoy • In honor of Cantor Alicia Stillman Dan Romanow & B. Andrew Zelermyer • In appreciation of Cantor Stillman's participation in Julia Romanow Zelermyer's Bat Mitzvah

LIBRARY FUND

Herman & Judith Chernoff • In honor of Alan Einhorn & Suzanne Salamon’s anniversary • In honor of Seymour Small & Joan Rachlin’s anniversary • In honor of Ted & Dru Greenwood’s anniversary Jerome & Miriam Smulow • In loving memory of Robert Shaffer

LOUISE A. FREEDMAN CHILDREN’S BOOKSHELF

MIKE & MARILYN GROSSMAN CARING COMMUNITY FUND Mike & Marilyn Grossman Foundation

Michael & Catherine Malamut • In honor of Rabbi Jennifer Gubitz and Matan BenYishay’s wedding Marvin & Marline Miller • In loving memory of Susan Miller, with special thanks to Rabbi Elaine Zecher

MISHKAN HANEFESH PRAYER BOOK

Peggy Morrison • In loving memory of Robin Bookston, on his yahrzeit

ROY B. EINHORN CANTORIAL ENDOWMENT Marc & Elayne Baskin Richard M. Dana Mark Kaplan

Joanne Grossman • In loving memory of Marvin C. Grossman

Brian Knez

Robert Goisman and Jeanne Traxler • In loving memory of Louis and Rose Levings

Ed Murad & Judith Towvim Murad • In honor of Cantor Roy B. Einhorn

Joseph Steinberg • In honor of his great-grandchildren, Daniel Joseph and Charles Samuel Moroze

Louise A. Freedman • In honor of Nancy & Tony Tauber on their 25th anniversary • In honor of Cantor Roy Einhorn & Cantor Jodi Sufrin on their 40th anniversary • In honor of Rabbi Jen Gubitz & Matan Ben Yishay on their marriage • In loving memory of Laurence Goldstein

Perla Guralnik • In loving memory of Igor Bezverkhny, Boris Guralnik, Igor Guralnik, Izyo Goralnik, Dina Rosenman, Fenya Rosenman, Zadik Shifman

MERLE & DORIS LOCKE YOUTH FUND

Rachael & Jonathan Farber • With appreciation for being there through the toughest of times, and for constantly checking in. It means the world.

Alan & Jean Miller • In honor of the birth of their granddaughter, Chloe Lyla Miller.

• In honor of the Temple Israel Clergy's outstanding work during virtual Shabbat and High Holy Day services • In loving memory of Amikam Marhoom, beloved husband of Julie and a loving father and son • In loving memory of Stanley DeHaan, who recently passed away. He will be missed by his wife, Linda, his family and his friends.

ROBERT BOOKSTON BOOKSHELF

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT FUND Mike and Marilyn Grossman Foundation

RIVERWAY PROJECT

Ilyse, Glen, Abby, and Bennett Robbins Mohr • In honor of the wonderful Erev Rosh Hashanah services Robyn Schmierer • With appreciation for Rabbi Gubitz, for helping them introduce Callen to their Jewish community.

Peggy Morrison

Don & Sandy Perrin Daniel Rabinovitz & Effie Chan Sherman Starr & Raine Figueroa Jonathan Warburg • In loving memory of Benjamin Max Warburg

SOCIAL ACTION FUND

Herman & Judith Chernoff • In honor of Alan Einhorn & Suzanne Salamon’s anniversary • In honor of Seymour Small & Joan Rachlin’s anniversary • In honor of Ted & Dru Greenwood’s anniversary Nan Rubin • In honor of Ellin Reisner, a Temple Israel member, for her unwavering commitment to her community, friends, family, and furry animals Jessica & Jeffrey Scherer, and Beverly Strauss • In honor of Emily Lutzker on becoming a Bat Mitzvah

Richard & Virginia Seegel • In loving memory of Eric Seegel www.tisrael.org/insight | 617-566-3960

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CONTRIBUTIONS (JULY 24 - NOVEMBER 6, 2020) TEMPLE FUND

Anonymous • In recognition and gratitude for the amazing work of Rabbi Elaine Zecher and her teams in putting together the Zoom services so that all of us can have some semblance of the High Holy Days.

Richard M. Dana • In loving memory of his wife, Phyllis L. Dana, on her yahrzeit.

• In loving memory of his parents Irene & Lester Dana, on their yahrzeits.

• In loving memory of his brothers, Edward & Marshall Dana, on their yahrzeits.

Steven Feinberg • In loving memory of Jacqueline De Jur Feinberg • In loving memory of Ralph A. De Jur Adam Fischer • In honor of the great work of Rabbi Zecher and Rabbi Jacobson Emily Gerratt • Nissie and Ethel Grossman Foundation

Nancy Hartman Paul & Annette Hodess • In loving memory of Celia Hodess • In loving memory of Arthur Moser • In loving memory of Bernard "Bud" Hodess Barbara & Robert Keller • In loving memory of RBG Myrna & Roger Landay • In honor of their dear friend, Cantor Alicia Stillman Richard & Wendy Levine • In loving memory of Dr. Harry Levine Marc Maxwell • In loving memory of David Passer Paula Noble • In loving memory of her father, Laurence Noble The Rashi School • In honor of Julia Romanow Zelermyer's Bat Mitzvah

Jane Rocamora • In loving memory of Joan Zageir Rocamora Judith Rothenberg • In honor of her 80th birthday Arthur Segel & Patti Saris • In loving memory of Stephen Antler William & Karen Tanzer • In honor of Brad White's conversion to Judaism William & Barbara Trilling • As both the Trilling and Cohen Families celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary this morning, it is with great joy that they remember the ceremony that Rabbi Pesner officiated on September 5, 1999.

• In loving memory of Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn Sarah Uziel

FRIENDS ANNUAL FUND (JULY 24 - NOVEMBER 6, 2020)

WISDOM ($20,000 + )

Robert Lloyd Corkin Charitable Foundation William & Denise Finard

STRENGTH ($10,000 - $14,999) Marc Maxwell James & Giang Wyner

INSPIRATION ($3,600 - $4,999) Joan Loren Justin Wyner

VISION ($1,800 - $3,599)

Bernard & Janet Aserkoff Shawn & Jill Kravetz Steven Lampert & Anita Feins Eric & Lori Lass

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Gary & Mary Pforzheimer Judi Ross Zuker & Edward Zuker • In loving memory of Jane Moss Cantor Alicia Stillman & Phillip Stillman E. Joseph & Carla Wasserman

CONNECTION $1,000 - $1,799

Jennifer Bender Leonard & Christine Bierbrier Anneliese Cohen Gerald Davidson & Debra Kocar Esta & Robert Epstein Alison & Ezra Freedman Sylvia Green Ellen Cohen & Daniel Haber Louis & Marcia Kamentsky Ellen Kaplan Kardon Sarah Minden Marvin Miller Harold & Elinor Oertell • In honor of Temple Israel's great staff!

Carole Pesner

Don & Fran Putnoi Michael & Nancy Sandman Lisa Robinson Schoeller & Richard Schoeller Steven & Carol Targum

FRIENDS UP TO $999

Laurie Adelstein Rabbi Ruth Alpers George Beverly & Dena Barisano Richard & Linda Barnes • In loving memory of Hilda Appelblatt Jerry & Leah Bass Jonathan Benjamin • In loving memory of his wife, Jeanne H. Benjamin Ann Berman Marcy Bienen Patricia Bloom-McDonald Stanley Bornstein Priscilla Golding & Barbara Burg James Caron & Amy Richman

Living Judaism together through discovery, dynamic spirituality, and righteous impact.

FRIENDS ANNUAL FUND (JULY 24 - NOVEMBER 6, 2020)

Herman & Judith Chernoff • In loving memory of Rochelle Alexander Jonathan Cohen • In appreciation of the beautiful online High Holy Day services Helen Cohen Kamara Altman Corbin Stephen & Alice Cutler • With a note of appreciation for perhaps the best Kol Nidre service they have ever attended!

Jim Dalsimer & Ellen Steinbaum Linda Davis Claire Diller Eleanor Dosick Boris & Alla Elman Jonathan & Carol Fine Rebecca & Michael Fishbein Paula Folkman Julia Franklin Andrew Loewenstein & Adrienne Fricke Stan & Leslie Godoff Larry Goldstein Elliott & Heidi Gordon Abby Greenberg Ted & Dru Greenwood Jennifer Grella Joanne Grossman Virginia Lee & Robin Grossman Allison Hertz Jonathan Hertz & Fatima Barbosa Deborah Hollenberg Joyce Israel • In honor of the wonderful Kol Nidre services Mark Kaplan Amy Kaplowitz Michael Fowler Yetta Katz • In honor of Temple Israel’s vibrant spiritual community!

Ruth Klepper Helen Kolsky Myra Kolton Martha Koster Sandra Krakoff Milton & Diane Lapkin Howard Lapudes Susan Levin Barbara Levine • In honor of Michele Fishel and Barry Weisman, who love the Temple so well and have done so much for it Bruce & Sally Levy Michael Link Les & Phyllis Litwin • In honor of participating in the High Holy Day season from South Florida with their daughter, Cantor Alicia Stillman

John & Miriam Macht Jessica & Adam Marks Susan Maxwell Bruce Mazo Macky Miller Fred & Beth Monaco Peggy Morrison Abraham Morse & Loren Watson Em Mueller Ed Murad & Judith Towvim Murad Andrew Myers Dan Myers Linda Myers Mitchell & Linda Myers • In honor of all Temple Israel continues to do to take care of the congregants and their loved ones Adam Narva & Paula Martin Alex Newton Susanna Stern & Felipe Pait Laurie Allen & Robert Parker Phillip Pearl Nora & Rachel Pittmann Mona Plumer David Poskanzer Jane Prager Rebecca Price & Cara McKenna Eric Putnoi & Deborah Polansky Daniel Rabinovitz & Effie Chan Arthur Goldman & Kathryn Rexrode Elliot & Jami Rice Susan Richman Robert Ricles, Esq. Dennis Doughty & Carol Rosenstock • In appreciation of all the support and care of the TI community and its wellbeing Irene Ross Judith Rothenberg Shmuel Rubens Joshua Rubenstein & Jill Janows Michael Rudolph Carol & John Rumpler Kelly Rux Sean & Marcy Sacks Natalie Schatz S. Lawrence & Judith Schlager Sara Sclaroff Anthony Sebba Joshua & Jennifer Segal Avishai Shafrir & Roberta Steinberg • In loving memory of Jeanette and Melvyn Steinberg Carol & Steve Shain Amy Sherr • In honor of Cantor Alicia Stillman's installation Joan Shiffman Pam Goodman & Michael Shwartz

Jane & Frederick Sillman Rachel Silva Nathaniel Silver & Elizabeth Trafton Julie Simons • In appreciation of a wonderful and meaningful High Holy Day season Alexandra Smith Kenneth & Jaime Smoller Alexander Speier Ina Friedman Starobin Sherman Starr & Raine Figueroa • In loving memory of his mother, Enid M. Starr Donald & Erica Stern David & Jamie Stolper Ellen Beth & Detlev Suderow Myra Tattenbaum Tony & Nancy Tauber William & Barbara Trilling Rona Troderman-King Dan & Nancy White • In honor of the opportunity to attend the wonderful High Holy Day services Susann Wilkinson

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Shabbat Tzedek and MLK Weekend With Special Guest Renee Graham January 15 - 18, 2021 Renee Graham is an award-winning opinion columnist and associate editor for The Boston Globe. She writes on a variety of subjects including race and racism, domestic violence, LGBTQ issues, police misconduct, gun reform, and politics. She is also a regular contributor on WBUR-FM's news affairs program, Radio Boston, as well as WGBH’s Basic Black.

Since 2015, Graham has been a featured commentator in several CNN Original Series, the acclaimed documentaries covering the decades of the 20th century. She was also a mainstay in the cable network’s four-part documentary 1968: The Year That Changed America, a 50th anniversary commemoration of that seminal year, as well as its recent multi-part film history, The Movies.

Graham also appeared in Netflix’s ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke, a documentary about the famed soul singer and civil rights activist who was murdered in 1964.

Last year, Graham was selected as one of the “25 Most Influential LGBTQ+ People of Color in Greater Boston” by Get Konnected! and Bay Windows.

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