Volume XXXV, No. VIIII
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June 2012
Louisville, Kentucky
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A Taste of Torah An Invitation to Join the Discussion
of Torah, so come and join us as we study together, every Shabbat morning The Torah’s written and every Wednesday at Temple words are not sufficient. It Scholars. Make the Torah yours, and join is the reading of the word our disagreements. and not the word alone that produces meaning. From the place where we are right This time, I will relate to the meaning, Never will there sprout’ Flowers in the spring as it appears when our own experiences The place where we are right enter into the understanding and the Is trampled and hard conversation with the text. Like a courtyard In this context, meaning appears But doubts and loves make when we allow ourselves to first The world loose understand the text, its commentary – Like a mole, like a plow and then also reflect on its meaning for And a whisper will be heard in the place us. This is how we can bridge the world Where the house once was of the Torah and our own world, and Now destroyed make the Torah relevant to our lives. Yehuda Amichai, We are all well aware that the from Shirim Jewish culture grows and flourishes in Rabbi David Ariel-Joel an environment that respects differing opinions. After all, the rabbinic literature began with reading the text, and then by raising a question Saturday Torah Study or even an argument following that with Rabbi David question. Rabbinic literature tends to present differing points of view – one Meet each week perspective after the other – cultivating before the morning a culture of disagreement. service to read and In this atmosphere that allows for discuss the Torah disagreement, the rabbis have even portion of the week. raised the question whether there is any usefulness in disagreeing; also, 9:00-10:00 am Meet in the Library they were asking, what is the use of Coffee, Bagels, & Treats a minority opinion in an argument? They were wondering whether the minority’s opinion is recorded as a possible creative voice for a future debate or whether a minority opinion is taken into consideration only for the The Temple Mission Statement record of a failed argument, and to be The mission of The Temple is to: sure that this voice is dismissed for all • be a center for Reform Judaism in times. Ironically, in this case, it appears Louisville, Kentucky • provide spiritual guidance and strength that the majority opinion values the through the practice of Judaism future usefulness of the minority • emphasize the ideals and objectives view; the minority opinion protects a of Reform Judaism through majority view from future assault. worship, education, congregational In the end, this represents respect programming, social justice, and our community relationships and openness towards other views – if • promote the perpetuation of our Jewish only by eternalizing them. heritage. These arguments continue until today, when we study together words 2 THE TEMPLE BULLETIN
The Temple Board of Trustees OFFICERS
Susan A. Lancaster . . . . . . President Craig Goldstein . . . . . . . . . Senior Vice President Susan Waterman . . . . . . . . .Vice President Karen Berg . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Scott Norton . . . . . . . . . . .. .Vice President Stuart Robenson. . . . . . . . Treasurer Marlene Schaffer . . . . . . . . Secretary Michael Friedman. . . . . . . Assistant Treasurer Marty Ruby . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immediate Past Pres. TRUSTEES
Leslie Aberson* Ronald Abrams* Deb Aubespin Jack E. Bergwerk Susan Levy Bodine Jack Benjamin Julie Y. Benson* Sandy Braunstein M. Keiley Caster James G. Davis* Arnold Friedman Michael Friedman Richard Frockt* Adam Gallagher Leonard Goddy* Angeline Golden Matt Golden Vycki Goldenberg-Minstein Irvin Goldstein Stephen Goodman Sara Gould* H. Philip Grossman* Michael Heideman* James Hertzman* Mark L. Judah I. Marshall Kahn* Robert M. Klein* Nadyne Lee
Jessica Loving Margie Kommor Nancy Martin Jacques Morris* Greg Nefouse* Laurence Nibur Houston Oppenheimer* Mark Oppenheimer* John Ornstein Eileen Renco Siddy Rosenberg Shannon Rotschild Maxine Rouben Rebecca Ruby Deborah Sandler-Perkey David N. Shapero* Leni Sweet Jerry Uslander* Karl Victor III Jay L. Waldman* Robert V. Waterman* Barth Weinberg* Edward Weinberg* Paula Wolf * Past President
Open Office Hours for Rabbis Our Rabbis are available to meet with you throughout the week by appointment. Just call The Temple at 423-1818 and set up a time to come by. Or if you would rather, you can just stop by during the Rabbis’ Open Office Hours which are listed below. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport Wednesdays 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Thursdays 10:45 am - 12:45 pm Rabbi David Ariel-Joel Fridays 8 am to 10 am Come by any of these times or call ahead if you want to make sure you won’t have to wait.
President’s Message Change comes whether we are prepared for it, ready for it, anticipate it, or not. Change can be exciting, frustrating, exasperating, maddening. Sometimes we embrace change and at other times we resist change. Mahatma Gandhi is frequently quoted as stating, “Be the change that you wish to see in the world.” June is a month filled with changes. Some are expected, satisfying and perceived as positive. We congratulate our many families with recent graduates and confirmands, newlyweds and campers headed for a summer of excitement and fun. John Kennedy stated, “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.” We are planning for our future at The Temple. Our readers may be aware of changes in our Early Childhood Education Center, as we thank Arlene Kaufman for her many wonderful years of dedicated service and wish her well in her retirement. We enthusiastically welcome Alison Roemer as the new ECEC director and anticipate the many exciting contributions which she and the ECEC Parent Advisory Board will bring to our preschool. We welcome our new members of The Temple Board of Trustees. As we send our most sincere thanks to the Trustees who have served our congregation during their terms, we anticipate incredible contributions from our Board members who will serve from 2012–2014. We welcome new (and returning) Trustees Barry Bernson, Joel Coleman, Al Glaubinger, Lori Holland, Stuart Robenson, Marcia Schuster, Matt Schwartz, Deb Aubespin, Arnie Friedman, Siddy Rosenberg, and Sue Levy Bodine. Margaret Mead advises, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” We appreciate and look forward to the visionary changes that these dedicated Temple members will bring. As we plan for additional changes, we can be assured of certain elements that remain the same in our Temple world. We have wonderful programming for all age groups from tots to our Religious School students; from Adult Education courses and films to our weekly special programs for our Chavurat Shalom participants; we have a lovely campus that is well-maintained and growing with special features and opportunities; we have meaningful and beautiful weekly Shabbat services; and we have a kind and caring cadre of members who reach out to our seniors and homebound community. And of course, we have the most important element in our community and that is YOU. While changes abound, we are most grateful for the consistency of our Temple members and the many contributions you make to our successful Temple community. Susan Abramson Lancaster Temple President
Adminstrator ’s Corner Some very exciting things are happening at The Temple this summer. First of all, the youngsters from the American Jewish Society for Service (AJSS) are coming back. They are Jewish Youth from outside Kentucky who will stay in the Klein Center from June 24 to August 19 and do “good works” in disadvantage areas. We also have arranged to have YouthBuild Louisville spend two or three days on our campus to clear out the area to the east of the Mishkan T’fillah to prepare for our Mitzvah Garden. This is the area where our members will be able to plant trees to commemorate important life cycle events. Youth Build is a wonderful organization that helps young people who have had some bumps in their lives to learn the skills associated with landscaping. We are also very proud to announce the groundbreaking for the circular path of The Temple’s landscape plan. With money donated by the Louise Judah Trust, we will build a circular gathering area (rotary) around a tree that has already been planted, located just outside the Trager ECEC playground. In addition we will start the paths radiating from the rotary with named bricks. We have already sold 35 named bricks, which will be installed as the project progresses this summer. If you are interested in honoring or remembering a loved one with an engraved brick, please contact me to make arrangements. Sally Younger Temple Administrator
Welcome New Temple Members Gary Hirsch Melanie House Lisa Graves Laura Koby Amelia Pegram
THE TEMPLE Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom 5101 U.S. Highway 42 • Louisville, Kentucky 40241 Phone (502) 423-1818 • FAX (502) 423-1835 www.templeaibs.org
Rabbis: Joe Rooks Rapport Gaylia R. Rooks David Ariel-Joel Rabbi Emeritus: Chester B. Diamond Music Director Dr. Louis Bailey
The Temple Religious School Principal: Joyce Eiseman Assistant: Nathalie Adler Emeritus, Irv Goldstein
The Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center Director: Alison Roemer
Administration: Sally K. Younger, Executive Director Jack Benjamin, Emeritus Staff: Lark Phillips Cindy Hytken Becky King Tish Mooney Aaron Guldenschuh Building Management Manager: Ted Davis Matthew Gaines Mike _Asher
Assistant: Gina Koestel
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Sist e r h o o d W R J
B r o t h e r h o o d M RJ
In my last article as WRJ president, let me summarize what we have done since last June. The incoming president, Marlene Ornstein, will let you in on what we’re planning to do this coming year. • At our opening dinner last September, we served spaghetti, salad, tiramisu, and friendship. • We gave honey candies at Rosh Hashanah. • We were again on the national WRJ honor roll for our contributions to the YES Fund. • We held several bake sales, including our now annual holiday cranberry/pumpkin bread sale. The proceeds from bake sales have gone to the aforementioned YES Fund. • The gift shop continues to offer monthly coupons. • We again gave copies of I Love Jewish Faces to our Sunday School consecrants and also presented a book to our confirmands, as we do annually. • Our Lilith discussion groups continue to meet. • As always, we provided Hanukkah shopping days to our Sunday School students and gave each of them a $2 coupon for their shopping. • We again prepared and served dinner at Gilda’s Club in December. • We continue to help fund numerous Temple projects and programs such as Camp GUCI, the much needed water heater, Chavurat Shalom, Sunday School (for children and teachers), baby Torahs, Adopt a Family, College Outreach, and Purim carnival, just to name a few. • We again sponsored and helped bake for another wonderful Interfaith program in February. • We sponsored and baked the desserts for the annual Women’s Seder. • We decorated the Bimah for Sukkot. • We continued to provide Tzedakah boxes for our B’Nai Mitzvah participants. • We met to play Maj and invited the Temple Shalom WRJ. • We provided onegs for many Friday evenings under the leadership of our great Oneg chair person , including special onegs such as the one in April. • We held our closing brunch on May 20, and introduced our incoming board members. • We have been planning the first ever White Elephant/Arts & Crafts Sale to be held on July 15. • We will be making a generous gift to the Temple at the start of our new fiscal year to assist those Temple families who may be having financial difficulties during these economic times. Whew, I’m exhausted just writing about what we have done this past year, and I may have missed a few things. Please join or rejoin us for the coming WRJ. Thanks for all you’ve done, Sandy Braunstein, outgoing WRJ President (NOT chair) Shalom, Mah Jongg Cards Available in Gift Shop
Sandy Braunstein WRJ President
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How fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful city and be members of a strong institution such as The Temple. We come from different backgrounds, different regions, different schools, different neighborhoods, yet we can discover a commonality in Shabbat and Temple activities. I hope I don’t sound like I’m beating the same drum but we should all make a commitment to celebrate Shabbat at least once a month. We started Brotherhood Shabbat with great success. Someone commented to me that he now attends services more than just on the High Holidays. As we joke about our famous bowling team, The Holy Rollers, and we wink about our playing poker on the first and third Thursdays of every month, more men and more women are involving themselves with Temple activities. One of the problems with too many Temple activities is an overlapping of events. This happened last April when we had to postpone out Tool Time Dinner, one of our more popular events. Please be sure to re-mark your calendars for Tool Time to be on June 19 in the Heideman Auditorium (Klein Center occupied). Also, our poker games will be moved to the Heideman Auditorium for the summer.
Michael Friedman Brotherhood President
Tool Time Dinner Tuesday, June 19, 7 pm
6 pm, business meeting Members free Non-members $10 RSVP: 423-1818
Video & DVD Services by The Temple Brotherhood Bar or Bat Mitzvahs Weddings Call Keiley Caster at 423-7303
Relig i o u s S c h o o l Dear Families, We hope everyone is having a great start to their summer. Progress Reports and Registration materials were mailed in mid-May and are due back to Religious School on July 20. Please note the new format for tuition payments, the $10 discount for payment in-full, and our ability to accept credit cards. If you have any questions regarding payments, please call me at home (enjoying summer break) or Nathalie, our RS Assistant, in the office at 423-1818. Our school year resumes with our Back to School Blue Jean Shabbat on Friday, August 24, at 6 pm. In late August, families will receive packets detailing classroom assignments and our school calendar. Wednesday Hebrew School for 4th–7th graders commences on September 5, and everyone joins us on Sunday, September 9. Have a safe and happy summer – and remember to practice your Hebrew.
Joyce Eiseman Religious School Principal
Mazel Tov
A double Mazel Tov goes to Sarah Tasman and her family. On April 8, Sarah and Kyle Hathaway were joined in marriage by Rabbi Rapport at the home of her parents, Allan and Cathy Tasman. On June 3, Sarah will receive Rabbinic Ordination from the Rabbinical School of Hebrew College in Newton, Massachusetts. She will also be receiving a Master of Jewish Education for which she is writing a thesis on the impact of Arts Integration in Jewish Education. This is the 87th commencement exercises for Hebrew Colllege but the 5th graduation class of the Rabbinical program.
Ti LT Y Yo u t h G r oup TiLTY sent seven teens to NFTY OV regionals in Indianapolis in April, an event that gathered high schoolers from all over the region for a long weekend of socials, religious and cultural activities, and social action. The weekend began with elections for next year’s regional board and a regional board meeting in which two of our freshman participated. The weekend continued with a social action project that included making sandwiches, assembling blankets for the homeless, and hand making pillowcases for children under protection from local social services agencies providing them with age-appropriate gifts, toiletries and other “care package” goods. Shabbat services and an educational finished the evening. The next day was spent in morning services and then an afternoon educational with a simulated Israeli Shuk (marketplace). The event ended with the NFTY OV prom, held in the barn of an organic farm next to Goldman Union Camp in Zionsville. A friendship circle where we said goodbye to the seniors, including our own Josh Latzko – the outgoing Regional Board Membership Vice President – was the perfect ending to a great weekend. We are so proud of all of our teens and the strong Louisville contingent, but a special congratulations to our president, Ellie Baker, who won both the Future Leader Award, and Most Likely to be Famous (she got a standing ovation for her singing during the talent show), and best wishes to our outgoing senior, Josh Latzko for his years of commitment and leadership locally and regionally. For information about your Temple’s Youth Group, please contact your advisors, Laurence Nibur (lnibur@ hotmail.com) or Sara Ruby (sararuby@gmail.com).
Laurence Nibur Sara Ruby
Mazel Tov to Matthew David Adamkin and Ashley Elizabeth Wilson, who were married at the Miami University Kumler Chapel in Oxford, Ohio on April 28. Matt is the son of David and Carol Adamkin. Kenny and Liz Hammond are so happy to welcome their new baby to their family. Sophie Nicole Hammond was born on May 12, in New York City. She is a happy and healthy baby! Proud grandparents are Mark and Sandy Hammond and Honey Vertreese and Dr. Daniel Washburn of Oklahoma. Proud great grandmother is Margot Barr. Mark and Sandy Hammond are also delighted to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren, to Ryan Rosenthal, son of Lynn and Harry Rosenthal of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lauren’s paternal grandparents were the late Kate and Warner Hammond. The couple will be married on June 9 in Louisville. They currently reside in Chicago.
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Librar y U p d a t e It is time to thank the congregation for helping The Temple Library be an ongoing “sanctuary within a sanctuary.” Books that you or your friends no longer want fill our shelves, helping to keep the library with an unending supply of “new titles.” After much thought, I took a large chance on a donation title: The Help by Kathleen Stockhard. The criteria for our Library are the Judaic classification Scheme for Jewish Literature. The Help does not fit this mold. I wondered if I could use the excuse that this book centers on a minority: African Americans. Then I asked myself: Do the patrons want it? Does the Librarian think it’s necessary? In the case of The Help, both answers are yes. To those who have not read the book or seen the movie with the same title, I’ll tell you a little about it. Several suburban young women of Jackson, Mississippi, in the 50s and 60s gather regularly for lunch, gossip and cards. By their generation, they bear a great resemblance to young newlywed Jewish women. While they are busy with themselves to attend social engagements, as well as fun, where are their young children and babies? Taking care of them were not day-care or nannies or governesses – simply the African American Help – who, by the way, also had to set tables, fix luncheons, etc. The best I can say is “I did it” while living in Memphis, Tennessee. This is the 50s. Yes, I did spend many an afternoon doing just this trying to get acquainted with my new peer group in my “new home city.” After making new friends, learning about the city, I realized I would rather spend my afternoon with my children visiting the zoo, strolling by the park, taking them on a prized trip to the grocery. Yes, I can make chicken salad with the best of them, banana pudding (a must), became adept at napkin ring and finger bowls. In free hours, I could fight against “Jim Crow” laws, help those uneducated at least get a start, etc. Try the book, form your own opinion. And please tell me how you feel about this exception to the rule for the Library. I can be reached at 423-5611 or 425-5612. Leave a message. I’ll return your call.
J e w i s h F i l m F e s t i val In Honor of Ann Dorzback The sellout showing of Berlin 36 for this year's Louisville Jewish Film Festival necessitated an encore presentation on April 15. The great success of the film was due in significant part to the participation and commentary of Temple member Ann Dorzback. Ann prepared a display of photos and other memorabilia about her cousin Gretel Bergmann, heroine of the film. Gretel is the great Olympic athlete denied the Gold Medal in 1936 because she was Jewish. The display of photos, newspaper clippings and articles concerning Gretel's and Ann's family in Nazi Germany added vivid dimension to the Ann Dorzback after the film. audience's appreciation Photo courtesy of Bob Dorzback and understanding of the film. Ann's family also donated a poster of Berlin 36, autographed by Gretel, for an audience drawing. Gretel is alive and well in her 98th year and lives in New York. To ensure that Gretel's story and Ann's devotion to her cousin's life is enshrined as part of our history, the Film Festival has presented a DVD of Berlin 36 to The Temple in Ann Dorzbach's honor. The film may be checked out for a week at the front desk. We thank Ann for her vigilant service and volunteerism to The Temple and to our history. Gretel Bergmann has been inducted into the German Sports Hall of Fame. Her family will travel to Berlin’s Adlon Hotel for the induction ceremony. What a wonderful closure for our 14th festival. Angeline Golden Jewish Film Festival Committee
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The Film Festival Committee: Pami, Meryl Kasdan, Marsha Bornstein, Ann Dorzbach, back: Angeline Golden, Keiley Caster Photo courtesy of Bob Dorzback
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A New Logo
Have you noticed The Temple’s new logo? The Temple’s Branding Committee hopes you like it! The final logo is the culmination of months of brainstorming, strategizing and consultation that began at last year’s Yom Kippur day “Who Are We?” session. All of your comments and advice were compiled and reviewed by The Temple marketing committee. Together with graphic artist Rachel Maya, who grew up at The Temple, we formulated the look and feel of the Temple’s new branding message. Our new tag line --“Where Jewish Tradition Meets Tomorrow”is also the result of the committee’s efforts. Look for it on The Temple Bulletin, web site, stationery, and everywhere else that represents The Temple’s identity and mission. Craig Goldstein Branding Committee Chair
Communicate with Us
If you or another Temple member you know of is in need of some extra support during or after an illness, hospitalization, death of a loved one, or other ordeal, please let us know. Additionally, if you are celebrating a special event, we would like to be among the first to congratulate you and celebrate with you. You can e-mail us at our confidential, clergy read e-mail, caringrabbi@gmail.com or you may call Becky King at 2122028. All information will be held in strict confidence. Without your help, we will not know when you or another congregant are in need of The Temple’s support.
Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Rabbi David Ariel-Joel
Social Action It’s baseball season! Please forward all unused Bats tickets to me ASAP so I can get residents of our homeless shelters out to the ballgames in early June! Please don’t wait until the end of the season as the families want to go now. I am proud to announce another Habitat Partnership involving our Interfaith Community partners: local Episcopal Churches and the American Association of Pakistani Physicians of Kentucky and Indiana. We need to contribute about $5,000 as our portion of the $25,000 start-up fee for this Habitat for Humanity home, which will be started in July. There can be “naming opportunities” if you are having a special occasion, and all donations help us meet our financial goal. Contact me at 425-0373 for more information. Amy Benovitz TOV (Tikkun Olam Volunteers) Meeting Monday, June 18, The Temple Library
Help Feed the Hungry Donate food to the JFCS Food Pantry All foods must be donated in original package. Please do not donate expired items. Questions, call 452-6341
Get a Kroger Card at Temple Call today, 423-1818
Ready or not, school is ending In Memoriam: The Congregation extends its sincere condolences to the families of:
Don Roth Thelma Miller Leopold Loeb
and the kids want to know what’s for dinner? Also, extra friends for lunch and snacks, etc. You can get it all at Kroger fast and easy. Just bring your Kroger gift card for all your purchases. Last month your participation earned $385 for The Temple. Thank You, Corine and Jack Bergwerk Committee Chairs THE TEMPLE BULLETIN 7
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The Speed Museum Trip
Lily Kornblum, Gabriell Victor, Rachel Heideman Ellie Baker, Alyssa Kaplan, Ben Bass (taking picture) Josh Latzko
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Chavurat Shalom is “on the road.” The group recently had its weekly program at Keneseth Israel. Cantor Hordes provided a stimulating musical program. It was enjoyed by all. Pictured above: Elsie Ballew, Sara Robinson, Irene Zahler, Shirley Stein.
Rabbi Rooks took a group of Temple members to the Speed Museum. We rode a chartered bus and trolley. We all enjoyed the day. Photo by Cindy Hytken.
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Rabbi Rooks and her 5th Grade Hebrew Class Raema Green pictured - back right.
Ms. Paula Weinshenker, Kindergarten teacher, Rabbi Rooks and Ben Norton.
Shabbat & Carol Heideman’s Retirement Celebration Blue Jean
The Heideman “Clan”
Mickey Heideman, Shelly and Anita Weber
Marie and Ron Abrams
Front: Maureen, Abby, Mickey,Carol Heideman, Beth Zadik, Rachel, Julie Heideman Middle Row: Austin and Robert Heideman Back Row: Ben Zadik, Tyler and Charley Rose Heideman
Les and Genie Aberson with Rabbi David
Josie Shapira, Lindsey Latts, Molly Shapira Max Shapira, Ellen Shapira, Josie Shapira
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Steve, Susan, Harvey Kornblum
Arnold and Ellen Shaikun
Craig, Elise, Drew and Maraya Goldstein, Francis Wolff
Life Cycle
Laina Nicole Meyerowitz, daughter of Sandra and Victor Meyerowitz and sister of Zev, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, June 16, at 6:30 pm at The Temple. Laina is the granddaughter of Vera and Louis Dubilier of Lexington and Sylvia and Simon Meyerowitz of Irvine, CA. Laina is in the seventh grade at Kammerer Middle School, where she is a member of the Beta Club and Art Club. She has been a part of the dance team at Dance Designs for the past five years, and she competes in hip hop, jazz, and lyrical dance. Laina plans to compete in dance at the Maccabi Games in Memphis in August. During the last seven summers, she has competed on the swim teams for the JCC and the Woods of St. Thomas. She loves spending time with her friends and family, listening to music, reading and drawing. Laina is participating in the JFCS Pledge 13 program. Raising awareness for the importance of eco-friendly behavior is at the heart of her bat mitzvah theme and her project includes teaching art classes to children using recyclable items. Laina and her family invite the community to celebrate with them at her Bat Mitzvah service.
Emily Lucille Samuel, daughter of Caroline and Michael Samuel and sister of Liza and Lily, will be called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, June 23, at 6:30 at The Temple. Lucy is the granddaughter of Lottie and the late Sonny Samuel and Judy and Carl Kimmel. She is a seventh grader at Anchorage Public School, where she excels in her studies, and enjoys socializing with her classmates and teachers. Away from school, Lucy is a dedicated ballet dancer, who has traveled across the country for training. She loves music, movies, and hanging out with her friends. For her mitzvah project, Lucy is collecting books for the tornado victims of Henryville. She chose this charitable project, because she is an avid reader and sympathizes with the great loss of the Henryville community. Lucy and her family invite the community to join them in worship and celebration on this special evening. Dillon Reuben Farkas, son of Michelle Pringle and Larry Farkas, stepson of Scott Pringle, and brother of Brandie and Bianca Farkas, and Emily Pringle, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, June 30, at 6:30 pm at the The Temple. Dillon is the grandson of Geraldine and Joe Malamed, and the late Olga and Stephen Farkas. Dillon is in the seventh grade at Kammerer Middle School. He loves video games and playing with his friends on the x-box. He has recently starting taking boxing classes and loves it. He also enjoys spending time with his family and pets. Dillon is participating in the JCFS Pledge 13 program and is volunteering at the Humane Society – playing with animals that are up for adoption, giving them plenty of love and attention. Dillon and his family invite the community to celebrate his Bar Mitvah at the Friday night Oneg, June 29. Lori Maya Toby Joels, daughter of Rachel and David Joels and sister of Susie, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on Saturday, July 7, at 10:30 am, at The Temple. Lori is the granddaughter of Carole and Larry Goldberg, Diane and Irv Joels, and the late Louis Shankman. Lori will be in the eighth grade at Kammerer Middle School, where she sings in the choir and is a member of the tennis team. She is also a Girl Scout in Troop 836. Lori loves spending time with her family, friends, and sister Susie. Lori has participated in JFCS Pledge 13 Program and has been a volunteer at the Janet and Sonny Meyer Food Pantry since the Fourth Grade. She has helped deliver food to the Franciscan Shelter and has helped at the Ronald McDonald House. She is very aware of the hunger problem in Louisville. Lori and her family invite the community to a Kiddush luncheon following her Bat Mitzvah service.
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June SUNDAY May 27
MONDAY May 28 Minyan 9:00 am
TUESDAY May 29
WEDNESDAY May 30
Torah Study 10:45 am to 12:00 noon
B’nei Mitzvah Class 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Farmers Market 2-7:00 pm
THURSDAY May 31
Chavurat Shalom 12 noon Farmers Market 2-7:00 pm
Temple Office Closed Happy Memorial Day
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FRIDAY June 1
Oneg Shabbat 6:00 pm Yahrzeit Service 6:00 pm Shabbat Service 6:30 pm Alef Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
Summer Service Time
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Torah Study 10:45am - 12:00 noon
B’nei Mitzvah Class 4:00 - 5:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 PM WRJ Board Meeting 6:30 pm
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Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon Farmers Market 2-7:00 pm
Tenple Annual Meeting 7:00 pm Brotherhood Poker Night 7:00 pm
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Oneg Shabbat 6:00 pm Yahrzeit Service 6:00 pm Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
SHABBAT June 2
Shabbat Nasoh Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am Bar Mitzvah Andrew Segal Rebbe’s Tisch 12:00 noon
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Shabbat Emor Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am Shir Chadash Rehearsal 12:00 noon
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Oneg Shabbat 6:00 pm Yahrzeit Service 6:00 pm Shabbat Service 6:30 pm
Shabbat Nasoh Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am Havdalah Service Bar Mitzvah Dillon Farkas 6:30 pm
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Chavurat Shalom A group of seniors meet each week at The Temple.
Each Thursday, a fabulous catered lunch and an interesting program. You and your friends are invited to join the group. Just call and let us know you are coming. Call 423-1818. Transportation provided too, only $5 round trip, door to door. • Healthful Lunch at noon, only $5 • Program begins at 1 pm
Only $5 each for a healthful catered lunch
June 7 June 14 June 21
Appalatin Music, sounds of the Caribbean and Latin America Maryhurst, a home for teenage girls who have suffered neglect or trauma, as featured on 20/20 with Diane Sawyer Dr. Stephen Mattingly, University School of Music and Kathy Karr, Louisville Orchestra, Guitar and Flute Duo Concert June 28 JFCS, Kim Toebee, Volunteer Coordinator, Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors.
Chavurat Shalom is funded by: JCL, NCJW, Jewish Community Excellence Grant from Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services, The Temple Brotherhood and WRJ and many other generous sponsors.
Special Oneg in honor of Lev Rooks-Rapport You are cordially invited to an Oneg Shabbat in honor of the graduation of Lev Rooks-Rapport from Centre College, Friday evening June 1st at 5:30 prior to an AlefStyle Shabbat evening service “Sing Unto God”. This special service features guitar, Ukranian mandolin, and all original music by Gaylia R. Rooks and Steve Stuhlbarg. Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport
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Arnold Friedman, Chair Cindy Hytken Siddy Rosenberg Karen Waldman Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport
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Adult Education
Storytelling for People of the Book: A Journey through the Wisdom of Stories, Songs and Poetry What: A three session workshop to explore the deep images of our stories, poetry, and songs. Why: In the beginning, stories mattered. Woven through the generations, sacred stories charted communities courses and mapped individual life journeys. As we listen to stories, sing songs, and hear poetry we find new forms of courage, understanding, and peace, with ever-renewing faith and compassion. When: August 8, 15 and 22 • Week One: Healing • Week Two: Forgiveness • Week Three: Peace Who: Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks and Nadyne Lee will facilitate, but most important, YOU will bring your insight, voice, and willingness to share. Where: The Fishman Library (where else does one go for a good book?) Wednesday Torah Study - 10:45 am - Noon Torah Study with Rabbi Rapport will continue throughout the Summer. The group is delving into the Biblical Books of the Prophets and the Writings. Come study Jonah and Job, Song of Songs and Proverbs, and much more. Each session stands alone on its own merit and they are open to all Temple members. No registration is required. Schindler Fellowship for Interfaith Certification The Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion in Cincinnati is offering a summer Schindler Fellowship for Interfaith Certification. The course will prepare lay leaders to create welcoming environments and engaging programs that support and educate interfaith couples and families. It will prepare you to work in partnership with our rabbis as you explore the issues of interfaith relationships, find positive solutions to difficult challenges, learn how to engage and support interfaith couples and families, and encourage Jewish choices in their lives. Schindler Fellows for Interfaith Certification will begin in Cincinnati on Thursday, August 9, and conclude Sunday, August 12. The cost is $590 and a limited number of partial scholarships are available. For more information, contact Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks at 423-1818 or Nadyne Lee at 270-230-3448. THE TEMPLE BULLETIN 11
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A Time To Remember
P i l l a r s o f The Temple “A HEART OF WISDOM” HARRY GEISBERG “So teach us to count our days, That we may get us a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12)
Harry Geisberg was a man who knew how to make his days count, and he had a heart of wisdom! He always made me feel that after his family, his Temple came first -- even beyond his work. As Rabbis, we always knew that we could depend on him. His faith was profound and his heart was golden. For him it was always, “How can I best support my rabbis?” and “How can I contribute most to the well being of my congregation?” When he began climbing the ladder of leadership it was at a time when the presidency of The Temple was an eight year commitment! In order to properly prepare one with the necessary experience, it began with two years as treasurer, two years as secretary, two years as vice-president and finally two years as president. In other words, in those days, when the congregation elected a treasurer, they were electing a president, knowing that he or she would be ready for the office and the honor that it carried. But Harry did more. After his term of office had been concluded, he was elected to the Regional Board of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and then to the Board of Overseers of the Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, responsible for training future Reform Rabbis. In the years following, he not only continued to be active on The Temple Board of Trustees, but remained advisor and confidant to his rabbis. During his tenure as president, he reached out to the membership using committees on worship, adult education, religious school and youth activities, to afford opportunities for congregants to express their views and make suggestions. People responded and Harry welcomed the new ideas. Recognizing the value of what was original and exciting, he quickly implemented those recommendations. The results were changes in worship, in curriculum and programming that were initiated with the support of the rabbis, and were well received by the congregation. Harry worked hard on urgent financial needs as well, brought together those with the kind of expertise which he knew would help, and fiscally things began to improve during his administration. He also saw to the care and maintenance of The Temple Cemetery, so very important to all of us. Harry Geisberg was a man who inspired trust and in his soft-spoken, southern-gentlemanly manner, had a way of making those whom he counted on for support, feel appreciated. He was kind, compassionate, considerate and indeed had a heart of wisdom, a man ever to be remembered with deep affection and gratitude. Rabbi Chester B. Diamond
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June Weekly Torah Portions Naso, Numbers 4:21-7:89, June 2 • The additional obligations of a nazirite vow are explained. They include abstaining from alcohol and not cutting one’s hair. • God tells Moses how to teach Aaron and his sons the Priestly Blessing. • Moses consecrates the Sanctuary, and the tribal chieftains bring offerings. Moses then speaks with God inside the Tent of Meeting.
B’haalot’cha, Numbers 8:1-12:16, June 9
• God speaks to Moses, describing the menorah for the Tent of Meeting. The Levites are appointed to serve as assistants under Aaron and his sons. • Those who are unable to celebrate Passover during Nisan are given a time in the month of Sivan to observe a “second Passover.” • A cloud by day and fire by night show God’s Presence over the Tabernacle. When the cloud lifts from the Tabernacle, the people leave Sinai, setting out on their journey. • Miriam and Aaron complain about the “Cushite woman” whom Moses has married. Miriam is struck with leprosy, and Moses begs God to heal her.
Sh’lach L’cha, Numbers 13:1-15:41, June 16
• Moses sends twelve spies to the Land of Israel to report on the inhabitants and the country. Despite the positive report of Joshua and Caleb, the people are too frightened to enter the Promised Land. • God threatens to wipe out the Children of Israel, but relents when Moses intercedes on their behalf. God commands that all those who left Egypt would not enter the Land of Israel except for Joshua and Caleb. • Moses instructs the Israelites regarding challah, the observance of the Sabbath, and how to treat strangers.
Korach, Numbers 16:1-18:32, June 23
• Korach and his followers, lead a rebellion against the leadership of Moses and Aaron. God punishes the rebels by opening the earth beneath them and burying them alive. • The chief of each tribe deposits his staff inside the Tent of Meeting. Aaron’s staff brings forth sprouts, produces blossoms, and bears almonds. • The Priests and Levites are assigned the responsibility of managing the donations to the Sanctuary.
Chukat, Numbers 19:1-22:1, June 30
• The laws of the mysterious red heifer are set forth to purify a person who has had contact with a corpse. • The people arrive at the wilderness of Zin. Miriam dies there and is mourned for many days. • After Miriam’s passing, the people complain that they have no water. Moses strikes the rock to get water for them. God tells Moses and Aaron they will not enter the Land of Israel.
Generous Donations to The Temple Funds Adopt A Family IN MEMORY OF: Phil Flarsheim Roanne and Karl Victor Annual Appeal IN MEMORY OF: Ruth Grodsky Abe Grodsky Isabelle Schechter David Schechter Nadav Ariel-Joel Marilyn Schechter Cemetery Beautification Fund IN HONOR OF: Carolyn Grossman’s special birthday Toni and Martyn Goldman IN MEMORY OF: Phil Flarsheim Toni and Martyn Goldman Chavurat Shalom: IN MEMORY OF: Bessie Perlmutter Irene Zahler Diamond Religious School Education Fund IN MEMORY OF: Maud Fliegelman’s brother Barry and Shelley Meyers Endowed Bricks for Landscape Project DONATIONS FOR BRICKS: IN MEMORY OF: Phil Flarsheim Myra Garon Endowment Fund IN HONOR OF: Bonnie and John Roth’s new grandchild Joe and Susan Lancaster Steve and Jane Shapiro’s birthdays Larry and Rita Steinberg Inez Segell’s very special birthday Ken and Shelley Zegart Carolyn Grossman’s special birthday Anita and Shelly Weber Lois Flarsheim Dr. Kenneth and Shelly Zegart David Hemmer’s Bar Mitzvah Frieda Berlin Stephen and Linda Goodman Naomi Pressma’s special birthday Lois Flarsheim Arlene Kaufman’s retirement Ray and Susan Allen’s new grandbaby Carol Heideman’s retirement Adam and Paola Gallagher’s new baby, Asher Bernie and Leni Sweet
IN MEMORY OF: Sandy Latts Bonnie and John Roth Stewart Shrader Lawrence and Erica Gettleman Goldie-Jean Opper Louis Helman Philip and Belle Levy Stanley Brill Linda Kanter Nadav Ariel-Joel Allan and Naomi Handmaker Cheryl and David Karp Phil Flarsheim Leonard and Lynn Goddy Philip and Belle Levy Stuart and Linda Goldberg Bernard Trager Leonard and Lynn Goddy Isabel Helman Philip and Belle Levy Eric Shina Julia Martin Gilbert Rosenstein Stephen and Linda Goodman Fishman Library Fund IN MEMORY OF: Shirley Markus Martin and Eleanor Shiffman Isabel Helman Louis Helman General Budget IN HONOR OF: Naomi Pressma’s Special Birthday Louise Pass David Hemmer’s Bar Mitzvah Lillian Levy IN MEMORY OF: Alcine Allen Ray and Susan Allen Equipment Fund IN HONOR OF: Naomi Pressma’s special birthday Lewis and Gladys Bass IN MEMORY OF: Bernard Trager Lewis and Gladys Bass Lois Trager Ken and Marcy Grossman Albert and Betty Hess G.U.C.I. Camp Fund IN HONOR OF: Sonia Hess’ new great grandson Joan Klein Betty and Don Cahall Speedy Recovery Jacques Morris Sonia Hess
IN MEMORY OF: Jerome Brown Marjorie Brown Bette Hyman’s Mother Goldia Morrison Joseph Burstyn Sonia Hess and Family Eric Shina Janet Rockafellar Fund for the Homeless IN HONOR OF: David Hemmer’s Bar Mitzvah Carol Behr IN MEMORY OF: Sidney S. Coan Marvin and Patricia Coan Alan Plank Julian and Lois Shapero Clara Davis Robert and Sue LaSalle Julia and Isadore Klein Temple Beautification Fund IN MEMORY OF: Leah Neustadt David and Carolyn Neustadt Martin and Ginger Lewis Lecture Fund IN HONOR OF: Greg and Fumie Lewis’ new daughter, Kanoko Judy Axelrod and Ken Lewis IN MEMORY OF: John “Bud” Abramson Joanie Abramson Ginger Lewis Judy Axelrod and Ken Lewis Mazon Fund IN HONOR OF: Naomi Pressma’s special birthday Gladys and Arnold Fox IN MEMORY OF: Corrine Goodman Susan Goodman Sandy Latts Mark, Robin, Jackie and Jordan Wolff Lewis Weintraub Irma Blum Elsie Ballew Kahlman Stern Bobbi and Mark Goldman Anna Oppenheimer Lottie Samuel
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Generous Donations to The Temple Funds Rose Lee and Brooks Morris Tree Fund IN MEMORY OF: Tanya Potter Michael and Margie Kommor Lester Ensign Julie, Jim, Daniel and Sarah Ensign Prayer Book Fund IN MEMORY OF: Sandy Latts Leslie, Howard, Lauren and Karen Canter Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds IN HONOR OF: Carolyn Grossman’s Special Birthday Laura Koby Carol Behr IN MEMORY OF: Frances Levine Ronald and Sonia Levine Nadav Ariel-Joel Shirley Jacobs David H. Rice Michael and Mindy Needleman Fred J. Speier Dorothy Speier Corrine Goodman Robin Goodman Carolyn Wile Frankel Betty Younger Susan Katz Dorothy Bernice Speier Adele Aberson Les and Genie Aberson Don and Ann Roth Fund for the Archives IN MEMORY OF: Don Roth Carol and Mickey Heideman Jimmy Hertzman Genie and Les Aberson Bert and Elaine Klein Goldia Morrison Bob and Jacqueline Kanovitz Miriam and Armand Ostroff Moore Jewlery Suzanne Hammel Carolyn Russman Raymond Russman Sandra and Mark Weiss Joan Klein Louisville Numismatic Exchange WRJ Ken and Shelley Zegart Karen and Jay Waldman Harold and Gail Herman The Temple Archives John Ornstein Jo Anne Abraham Shirley Spero THE TEMPLE BULLETIN 14
Annette Liebman Fran Winchell Louis and Margaret Moseson Benita and Jerry Berman Shirley and Don Katz Helene Ruth Judah Evelyn Spero Shirley Spero Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Fund IN HONOR OF: Naomi Pressma’s special birthday Thanks to Cheryl Karp for being a special friend Thanks to Dr. Gary Fuchs for being a special friend William and Valari Bornstein Carolyn Grossman’s special birthday Ruth and Carl “B.B.” Kline Speedy Recovery Arlene Kaufman Carol Behr Shirley and Don Katz IN MEMORY OF: Betty Feitelson Jerry and Maxine Bizer Anne Ofsevit Harry Ofsevit Saul Pohn Audrey Pohn Betty and Gail Pohn Manuel and Evelyn Weinberg Youth Education Fund IN MEMORY OF: Israel Yoffe Marlene and Benjamin Schaffer Altar Flower Fund IN HONOR OF: Harry Lee Meyer Sue Rosen IN MEMORY OF: Cele Weber Myrna Blair Allan Fine’s brother Ann Leah Blieden West End School IN MEMORY OF: Phil Flarsheim Martha Frockt Leroy and Lois Joseph Tree of Life IN HONOR OF: Fred Jacobs’ 70th birthday Marcie, Gary, Brady, Julie and Eric Klein
Donations to Oneg Shabbat Fund Marlene and Benjamin Schaffer Dmitriy and Julia Zilberman Tammy and Mark Switow Fran and Harvey Weingarten Joanna West Marlene Weisberg Linda Seligman Marvin and Janet O’Koon Tikkun Olam Relief Account IN MEMORY OF: Henry Harris Arnold and Bette Friedman Harry Daniels Sue Levy Bodine and David Bodine These generous donations were made through April 30, 2012.
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