January 2013
Louisville, Kentucky
Shabbat
MLK
Volume XXXVI, No. 5
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Shabbat Service Friday, January 18, 7:00 pm
Special guests Greater Bethel Temple Pastor’s Choir with Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart, pastor, and Director of Worship, Tiffiany Collier. Greater Bethel Temple is located in the former home of Adath Israel on Third Street in Old Louisville. See page 7.
Help Feed Needy Families Join Rabbi David on Monday, January 21 6:00 pm The Temple kitchen Page 7.
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Kabbalat HaTorah with Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Mondays at 7:00 pm (optional dinner at 6:30 pm )
According to Jewish tradition, one of the last things the Holy One did before resting on Shabbat was to design the exact shape of each of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew Alef-Bet. “They are vessels carrying within the light of the Boundless One.” I invite our members to join in a class that has brought great fulfillment to those who are already enrolled, and to me as well. Kabbalat HaTorah was originally conceived of as an adult B’nei Mitzvah class where students could choose to celebrate (or re-celebrate) becoming Bat or Bar Mitzvah as individuals or in groups, in a two to three year program, or three to five, or even longer. Then, not surprisingly, some people were disappointed that this year there would not be an Adult Beginner’s Hebrew class. Several students who had begun Hebrew Alef in recent years but were unable to complete the class also were frustrated. And, as always, there was a handful of students interested in learning Jewish Mysticism, studying Kabbalah. In an attempt to create a learning experience that could be all things to all people (or at least try to come as close as possible), Kabbalat HaTorah was created. Some of the members are learning the Alef-Bet for the first time; some are learning script; others are mastering prayers based on the letters, roots, and words we are studying. All of us are enjoying the opportunity to delve deeper into the sacred Hebrew letters and language. Students progress at their own pace based on their own background, goals, and interest. Each class unlocks the mysteries of just one new letter with its 2 THE TEMPLE BULLETIN
corresponding number, G!D Name, legends, mystical interpretations, and meditative powers. The curriculum is offered on multiple levels at the same time in each class with insights into Bible, prayer, Midrash, Jewish philosophy, and spirituality. We invite you to join us on this journey of learning and sharing. It’s not too late; we have only studied six letters so far. Whether you would like to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Bat/ Bar Kabbalah, dive in. The sacred Hebrew letters exist independently of ink and paper or even words. More than just signs and symbols for sounds, they are holy in and of themselves, gateways into deeper and deeper meanings.
Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks
Saturday Torah Study with Rabbi David Meet each week before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah portion of the week. 9:00-10:00 am Meet in the Library Coffee, Bagels, & Treats
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 Mondays 3:00 to 5:00 pm Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Thursdays 10:45 am to 12:45 pm Rabbi David Ariel-Joel Mondays 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 or to be sure the Rabbi is not on vacation.
The Temple Board of Trustees OFFICERS Susan Abramson Lancaster President Craig Goldstein Senior Vice President Susan Waterman Vice President Karen Berg Vice President Scott Norton Vice President Michael Friedman Treasurer Marlene Schaffer Secretary Marty Ruby Immediate Past Pres. TRUSTEES Leslie Aberson* Ronald Abrams* Deb Aubespin Barry Bernson Jack E. Bergwerk Susan Levy Bodine Jack Benjamin Julie Y. Benson* M. Keiley Caster Joel Coleman James G. Davis* Arnold Friedman Michael Friedman Richard Frockt* Alan Glaubinger Leonard Goddy* Matt Golden Irvin Goldstein Stephen Goodman Sara Gould* H. Philip Grossman* Michael Heideman* James Hertzman* Lori Holland Mark L. Judah I. Marshall Kahn* Robert M. Klein* Jessica Loving Nancy Martin
Jacques Morris* Greg Nefouse* Laurence Nibur Houston Oppenheimer* Mark Oppenheimer* Marlene Ornstein Stuart Robenson Siddy Rosenberg Shannon Rothschild Sara Ruby Ellen Shaikun Matt Schwartz Marcia Schuster David N. Shapero* Leni Sweet Jerry Uslander* Karl Victor III Jay L. Waldman* Robert V. Waterman* Barth Weinberg* Edward Weinberg* Paula Wolf Sally Younger Rabbi Joe Rapport Rabbi Gaylia Rooks Rabbi David Arie-Joel * Past President
The Temple Mission Statement The mission of The Temple is to: • be a center for Reform Judaism in Louisville, Kentucky • provide spiritual guidance and strength through the practice of Judaism • emphasize the ideals and objectives of Reform Judaism through worship, education, congregational programming, social justice, and our community relationships • promote the perpetuation of our Jewish heritage.
The Temple officers and Board of Trustees wish each member of our congregation a happy new year as we begin 2013. As we celebrate the beginning of the secular calendar year, we are certain that this year will bring exciting changes to our community. It is an honor to share a personal change and challenge. I have been invited to join the North American Board of Trustees for the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). URJ is the parent organization for our congregation and we were a founding partner when URJ was established in the late 1800s. URJ works together with partner organizations such as the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC–JIR), Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ), North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), and the Reform Israel Fund (ARZA). These are only a few of the URJ partners. Under the leadership of URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs, these are historic times for URJ. The challenges we face as a congregation are also challenges for the URJ. Declining and aging populations, budget concerns, unaffiliated members of our community, programming and participation issues are common to both the URJ and our congregation. Both our congregation and the URJ have fewer staff positions and greater participation of lay leadership. Learning how to maintain our level of service and to continue to do more with less is a common concern for both our congregation and the URJ. Participation on the North American Board of Trustees is an opportunity to offer input from The Temple to the national organization. At the same time, we can bring new ideas and suggestions from the URJ to The Temple. The need for change is evident and necessary. The well-being and nurturing of our community is paramount and this new challenge is an opportunity to be a part of the solution. The North American Board of Trustees has been asked to be ambassadors for the URJ and to communicate information and initiatives. For example, the North American Board of Trustees of URJ has developed a task force to analyze and optimize the URJ staff, lay leaders, and interaction with congregations. The purpose of one plan is to connect congregations to each other and create a sense of community among congregations within a geographic area and to connect congregations to the URJ. These congregational connections will facilitate the sharing of common challenges, knowledge and best practices to help congregants, professionals, and lay congregational leaders realize that we are a part of a larger Reform movement. We have opportunities to learn how to address concerns relevant to our members. We have incredible resources available to help us with the issues we share with other Reform congregations. Join us as we embark on the positive, vibrant and exciting changes in our congregations’ future.
Susan Abramson Lancaster Temple President
I have some wonderful news to report. First of all, we have a new Fund at Temple. The “David Ariel-Joel Adult Education Fund” was endowed anonymously and established to enhance The Temple’s ability to bring outstanding scholars and teachers to The Temple for the educational benefit of its adult congregants. We will add this fund to the list of funds that accepts donations. Please consider this very worthwhile cause when considering what to donate to. In addition, another anonymous donor paid for an organization called “Youth Build” to clear the Mishkan T’Fillah, our outdoor worship space. Once we level out the area and plant grass seed, we will be ready to consider the next phase of our overall landscape plan, which includes a continuation of the circular path and the Mitzvah Grove, an area where Bar/Bat Mitzvah children can plant trees in commemoration of their special day. You may contact me at any time for information on purchasing bricks for the circular path or to make arrangements to plant a tree once the Mitzvah Grove is completed. Sally Younger Temple Administrator Welcome New Temple Members Michael Gross Jessica Rosenstein
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 Assistant: Gina Koestel
Administration: Sally K. Younger, Executive Director Jack Benjamin, Emeritus Staff: Lark Phillips Cindy Hytken Becky King Tish Mooney Carole Rifkin
Building Management Manager: Ted Davis Matthew Gaines Mike Asher
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I wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year! We finished up 2012 with our annual dinner at Gilda’s Club. Thanks to everyone who helped. I also thank everyone who contributed to our Hanukkah fund. The donations were greatly appreciated. We are starting our new year planning the Interfaith Coffee that will be held on February 4. We would appreciate donated, homemade baked good for this event. Bring your baked goods wrapped for freezing and marked “Interfaith.” Mercedes Nibur is in charge and can answer your questions. If you would like to host or just attend, please contact her. This is a wonderful event, and if you’ve never attended, you are missing a great opportunity to get to know our neighborhood church members and for them to get to know us. It helps to bring understanding to all of us. We also will also be hosting a Game Day on January 27. Information will be forthcoming. Nancy Robenson is the chair of this event. She always does a great job and you will have a wonderful time if you attend. Please mark your calendar for our Centennial Celebration which will be Friday night, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. Please attend services with us both days. Saturday, after services, we will have lunch, discussion groups, and a musical presentation. We hope all the ladies of Sisterhood will attend and support 100 years of Women of Reform Judaism. Please continue to support our volunteer-run Gift Shop. We have many beautiful items for you to buy. Look for a coupon in the Bulletin. If you are interested in volunteering in the shop, please contact Siddy Rosenberg. Marlene Ornstein WRJ President
WRJ January Coupon
We are so lucky; we have just celebrated two new years’. I agree that our Jewish new year is more reflective than celebratory but that’s what January first is for. Looking back at the last year, we brought you something new, the Brotherhood Choir during Brotherhood Shabbat. I was greatly overwhelmed. The choir actually sounded and performed better than I expected. Now, for Passover, my goal is for the Brotherhood to bake and sell matzo to our congregation and community. My beautiful and extremely talented fiancé, Chef Debbie Richter, created an amazing recipe for matzo. Even Rabbi David said it was very good. This will be very similar to the Brotherhood making latkes. A group of Brotherhood members, along with some of our sons, will gather in The Temple’s kitchen, use the secret matzo recipe, create bonds, and provide a service to The Temple. My thoughts are that the proceeds from the sale of this matzo would go to support youth projects such as TiLTY and GUCI. If we are lucky to have a rabbi present, the matzo, although not kosher for Passover or any other holiday, will be made under rabbinic supervision. Look for the Brotherhood matzo announcement in a future Bulletin. We will be needing bakers and buyers. B’shalom. Michael Friedman, Interim President
MRJ Calendar of Events January 3, MRJ Poker Night, 7 pm January 17, MRJ Game Night, 7 pm
After Hanukkah sale. All Hanukkah items ($10 or more) will be 25% off (excludes CDs, books, and cards). WRJ Annual Interfaith Coffee Monday, February 4 9:30 am “The Divine Symphony: Midrash & Commentary on The Bible” presented by all our rabbis Please bring baked or bought “pick-up” sweets, wrapped for the freezer and labeled (contents and your name) to The Temple by January 28. Keep in mind that The Temple has a “nut awareness” policy due to nut allergies. Volunteers are needed on February 4 to help host as we welcome hundreds of our visiting friends. Please call if you can help. Mercedes Nibur, Chair, 228-1902 4 THE TEMPLE BULLETIN
Coach Denny Crum Dinner Coach Crum led his U of L teams to two NCAA Division 1 Basketball Championships and was elected into the NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame. Join us on February 5 at 7 pm Dinner is $15 per person Business Meeting at 6:00 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm In the Levy Great Hall of the Klein Center RSVP: 423-1818 Thank You Thank You to The Brotherhood, BSA Troop 30 Scouts and Ms. Eiseman for a fabulous Hanukkah evening. A special thanks to Jim Hytken for organizing the annual latke dinner.
Dear Families, Our second semester of Religious School continues to offer valuable learning experiences for your children. This month, we celebrate Tu B’Shevat – the new year for the trees. As Reform Jews, we look upon this holiday as the Jewish Earth Day and practice tikkun olam – our chance to repair the world. On January 27, our 7th and 8th graders take another field trip, this time visiting Congregation Anshei Sfard. In addition, our only Religious School fundraiser begins, selling Barton’s Passover candy. Please watch for the order sheet to arrive home. On Friday, February 8, join us as our 7th and 8th graders lead the entire congregation for a special service where the Torah is unrolled and many of our students read their bar and bat mitzvah “parshas.” Our annual “Matzah Ball Shabbat” dinner precedes the service. Looking ahead - Purim is Sunday, February 24 and our 2nd and 3rd graders lead the fun service, which is followed by a dinner and party. Joyce Eiseman Religious School Principal
Helping You Raise Jewish Children A class series for non-Jewish parents Raising Jewish Children January 27, 11 am Understanding Prayers and Services Discuss the structure of prayer and how to lead family prayers at home. Learn how prayers in Judaism compare and contrast to Christian prayers. Led by Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks. All classes will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 in the Klein Center. Baby sitting will be available upon request. Contact Rabbi David for more details 423-1818 If your child is a FIRST time camper, you may qualify for this scholarship: One Happy Camper – Scholarships of up to $1,000 for Jewish Overnight Camp Once again, Louisville Jewish campers can participate in the One Happy Camper program. In conjunction with Foundation for Jewish Camp, your children may be eligible for an incentive grant of up to $1,000 if your child has never before attended Jewish overnight camp program of 19 days or more. To qualify, your child must be registered for a Jewish overnight camp program that lasts 19 days or more at an approved camp. Approved camps are listed on www.onehappycamper.org, as well as application instructions. Children currently enrolled in a daily immersive Jewish experience, like a Jewish Day School, are not eligible for this program.
Goldman Union Camp Institute It may be cold outside, but it is the perfect time to be making your child’s summer plans. Jewish camping is the single most significant thing you can do to build your child’s Jewish identity and Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) provides a summer for Reform Jewish kids like none other. GUCI has been a place of Judaism, fun and friendship for children across the Midwest for 50 years. Rabbi Rapport is there for the two-week “Aleph Session” every summer and it is one of the highlights of his year seeing so many kids literally having the time of their life. The 2013 camp brochures were sent home with all religious school students in November. This year registration will be ONLINE ONLY at: guci.urjcamps.org/ Spaces at camp fill up quickly, so don’t delay in registering on the GUCI website to hold your child’s spot. Act now so you can give your child a precious gift that will last far beyond the summer months.
Scholarships for Jewish College Students The Harry Isaac Shrader Scholarship Fund was established by The Temple with a bequest from Mr. Shrader who had a great interest in the education of Jewish students. This scholarship may be awarded for a maximum of four consecutive years to qualified applicants who meet the renewal eligibility requirements. The number and amount of scholarships will depend upon the funds available for awards. Eligibility: • Jewish faith • Enrolled to attend an accredited college, university, junior college or community college • Seeking an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis • Demonstrate financial need • Award amount is up to $5,000 • Deadline to apply: March 15 The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Louisville and applications can be downloaded from their website at: tinyurl.com/shrader2013 Contact person: Meredith Zahirovic Community Leadership Associate 502.855.6971 meredithz@cflouisville.org www.cflouisville.org
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Ra bbi D is cr etionar y P olicy Ch a n g e • Based on recent Temple policy changes, all contributions to Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds should be by check made payable to The Temple, designating a particular Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, and not to a Rabbi personally. • Donations intended for a specific Temple fund should be directed to the fund established for that program rather than a Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund. • Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds may only be used for the following purposes: • Assisting families/individuals within the Jewish community in financial need, except clergy members’ immediate and extended family • Providing financial assistance to the youth of our congregation to encourage attendance at Jewish camps, trips to Israel, and youth group events • Charitable contributions to tax exempt organizations for support for Jewish programming • Charitable contributions to tax exempt organizations whose work focuses on social justice • Charitable contributions to recognized Jewish and Israeli organizations on an international, national, or local basis • Contributions to Temple programming or to supplement customary Temple Expenses, such as covering honorarium and expenses of guest speakers or educational programming • Purchase of books, CDs, DVDs, and computers that become property of The Temple • To ensure that the donors to Rabbi Discretionary Funds are entitled to appropriate deductions, that The Temple’s tax exemption is preserved, that contributions to the Discretionary Funds do not become taxable income to the Rabbis, and to comply with Temple policy, The Temple will audit each Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund on an annual basis. The audit will be performed in a manner that will not violate confidentiality or disclose any recipient of the funds.
TORA - Tikkun Olam Relief Account
Ad u l t E d u c a t i o n Basic Judaism: Holidays with Rabbi Gaylia Rooks This six-week class begins Monday, January 7, and meets on most Monday evenings at 8 pm for one hour (no class on January 21 or 28). The class has no fee and is open to anyone in the community - Jew or non-Jew - who is seeking a deeper understanding of Judaism and its holidays. Contact Rabbi Rooks at 502-212-2035 if you are a new student to The Temple’s Adult Education Program and would like to register.
Wednesday Torah Study Scattered Fragments: The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Cairo Geniza, and the Impact of Biblical Archeology on the Torah Today The class runs from 10:50 am - 11:55 am each Wednesday with Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport. Each session stands alone and no registration is required. Check with The Temple office for room location.
Tu B’Shvat Seder - New Year of the Trees Monday, January 28 at 7:00 pm Klein Center (Levy Great Hall) Celebrate this holiday of nature with a special mystical seder featuring the fruits of the tree, as well as wine and chocolate. Join Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks and the WRJ (Sisterhood) and take time to appreciate our gorgeous world and the Source of all life. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP to The Temple (423-1818) by January 23. The seder takes the place of regular Monday night Adult Ed classes.
Senior University Senior University isn’t until April 18, but the planning is under way. Our next meeting is January 23 at 12:15 pm in the Fishman Library. Come share your ideas and help make the 2013 Senior University another big success. Have questions or need more information? Contact Rabbi Gaylia Rooks at 212-2035.
Temple Members Helping Temple Members
Donation checks made out to “TORA” can be sent to The Temple and will be made available to our rabbis. Temple members who find themselves in a situation of financial hardship can confidentially ask any of our rabbis for assistance. We are one family – standing supporting one another.
Bulletin Committee
Arnold Friedman, Chair Cindy Hytken Siddy Rosenberg Karen Waldman Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport
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Submit your article or photo to: Cindy Hytken, 423-1818 cindy@thetempleaibs.org
J e wi sh Film Festival
S o c i a l Ac t i o n
15th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Kids Against Hunger Join Rabbi David Monday, January 21, at 6:00 pm in The Temple kitchen for a wonderful way to celebrate the ideas of Martin Luther King. We will be preparing food and coordinating with “ Kids Against Hunger” and the AIDS Interfaith Ministries The mission of Kids Against Hunger, a humanitarian food-aid organization, is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and to feed starving children throughout the world. Kids Against Hunger is not affiliated with or restricted to a particular religious group and does not discriminate on any basis when distributing its meals. Please RSVP to Rabbi David or Becky King at 423-1818. This is a great family event. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider a monetary donation. For only $1.50, 6 meals can be packaged through this organization.
Three films from The Ma’ale School of Television, Film and the Arts in Jerusalem. Sponsored by The Temple Brotherhood Monday, February 18, 7 pm The Temple’s Waller Chapel Free - Followed by a dessert reception provided by the Louisville Jewish Film Committee and The Temple. (A Vaad approved option will be available upon advanced request.) Barriers Uri and 2 soldiers under his command are manning a checkpoint in the territories. Two women from the “Watch” organization interfere with their work. He is ordered to close the checkpoint due to a bomb threat. The Divide Kobi has joined the army despite his parent’s opposition. He returns home for Shabbat before he is given the award for Outstanding Soldier and discovers that an order has been given for his family’s eviction. Stand Up Dudi is learning in a yeshiva to become a teacher. His wife doesn’t know he spends most of his time trying to be a stand-up comic. His friends find out and he is scared his wife will discover his secret. Other Film Festival Showings Prices: $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door, $6 student unless otherwise stated. On the day of the show, tickets will be available one hour prior to the film at the venue. Tickets to all films are available online at jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival, by phone at 502-459-0660 or in person at the JCC (3600 Dutchmans Lane). My Best Enemy Saturday Feb. 9, 7:30 pm, Village 8 Theatres A Bottle in the Gaza Sea Sunday Feb. 10, 2:30 pm Free admission-Call for a ticket to assure admittance To view the museum prior to the film $2 Muhammad Ali Center 144 N. 6th St. 40202 The Flat Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres Remembrance Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres Kaddish for a Friend Saturday. Feb. 16, 7:30 pm, Village 8 Theatres Hava Nagila and LostTribe Klezmer Band Sunday, February 17, 4 pm Adath Jeshurun, $22 Adult, $8 Students Wilfrid Israel & Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu Story Wed. Feb. 20, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres
MLK Shabbat Friday, January 18, 7:00 pm
Our very special guests for The Temple’s annual MLK commemorative service will be the Greater Bethel Temple Pastor’s Choir with Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart, pastor, and Director of Worship, Tiffiany Collier. They will be performing songs to celebrate the life and work of Dr. King. Greater Bethel Temple is located in the former home of Adath Israel on Third Street in Old Louisville. We are thrilled to have them perform as part of our tribute to Dr. King. Our own volunteer choir, Shir Chadash, will also be performing the liturgical music of the Shabbat service that evening. We invite you to join us and welcome our guests for what will be a wonderful and memorable event. A special Oneg Shabbat will follow the service.
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Hanukkah Palooza 2012 Sunday School Shopping Games Food Crafts Music & Learning
Shopping at the WRJ Gift shop for Hanukkah during Sunday School
Enjoying Hanukkah parties with latkes
Hanukkah music with Ludmilla Gotlib and Ellen Shaikun during Sunday School
Brooke Schumacher making crafts
Celebrating Hanukkah during Sunday School
The Annual Brotherhood Hanukkah Dinner The Brotherhood hosted one of the largest crowds in recent years.
A Hanukkah play was performed by Sunday School children.
Dylan Breier lighting candles
Menorah lighting on the stage. The latke fryers, David Shapero, Mark Pennington and Bob Keisler
Rabbi Rapport and Troop 30 leader Dan Sturtzel
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Jim and Cindy Hytken, Jim is the lead organizer of the dinner.
BSA Troop 30 Scouts
Snapshots & Mazel Tov The Volunteer Appreciation Reception
Michael Friedman, Rabbi David
Jo Anne Abraham, John Ornstein, Shirley Spero
left: Carol Penner, Penner Irene Zahler, Zahler Susan Wateman Rabbi Rooks and Deb Aubespin
Marlene Ornstein, Gail Herman, Susan Allen, and seated, Susan Abramson Lancaster
Elsie Ballew, Bettye Rosenberg, Allan Handmaker and Sam Rosenberg at a recent Chauvurat Shalom on Thursday.
M a z e l To v Please meet Sadie Julia Golden & Rebecca Isobel Golden, beautiful identical twin daughters born to Micah and Matt Golden on Shabbat, December 1, 2012 at Norton Suburban Hospital. The proud grandparents are Angeline & Joe Golden and Rhoda & Glenn Daniels, all of Louisville. Ethan Joseph Amlin, the new grandson of Carol and David Adamkin, was born on November 24. Proud parents are Michelle and Tommie Amlin.
The 7th and 8th grade students making paper whites for nursing home residents.
Historical Marker at Brandeis Home Thanks to a combination of efforts by Temple members, there is now a historical marker designating the boyhood home of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis on Broadway. When U of L student Andrew Segal found out about the home while on a 2010 Kesher Kentucky Jewish Louisville tour, tour guide Allan Steinberg lamented that the building did not have a marker. Segal said he would champion an Andrew Segal with Rabbi Joe Rapport effort to get a historical marker for the home. His work spanned three years and included navigating the historical marker approval process with various state agencies, raising $2,300 to pay for the marker and rallying community support. Segal, a sophomore at duPont Manual when he started the project, said his mother, Joanne Weeter, and Steinberg helped him immensely. Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport provided support for the project and attended the blessing of dedication as the marker was unveiled. THE TEMPLE BULLETIN 9
January SUNDAY December 30
Religious School Winter Break No school
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Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noon B’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pm
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Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noon B’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pm Reel Theology (Movie) 7 pm
MONDAY December 30 Adult Education does not meet
TUESDAY January 1
WEDNESDAY January 2
THURSDAY January 3
FRIDAY `January 4
SHABBAT January 5
Happy New Year Temple office closed
Temple Scholars does not meet
Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pm MRJ Poker Night 7:00 pm
Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pm Shabbat Service 7:00 pm Oneg Shabbat 8:00 pm
Shabbat Shemot Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am
B’nei Mitzvah Class Winter Break no meeting Hebrew School Winter Break no meeting
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Minyan 7:30 am Adult Education 7:00 pm 8:00 pm
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8 Executive Committee Mtg. 5:45 pm
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Minyan 7:30 am
Adult Education 7:00 pm 8:00 pm
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9 Temple Scholars 9:30 am - 12:00 noon
B’nei Mitzvah Class 3:15 - 4:15 pm Hebrew School 4:30 to 6:00 pm WRJ Board meeting 6:30 pm
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Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noon Raising Jewish Children 11 am to 12 noon B’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pm
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Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pm MLK Shabbat Service 7:00 pm Oneg Shabbat 8:00 pm
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B’nei Mitzvah Class 3:15 - 4:15 pm Hebrew School 4:30 to 6:00 pm
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Temple Scholars 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Tu B’Shvat Seder 7:00 pm
B’nei Mitzvah Class 3:15 - 4:15 pm Hebrew School 4:30 to 6:00 pm
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12 Shabbat Va-eira Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am
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Shabbat Bo Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am
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Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pm Board of Trustees 7:00 pm
Rabbis Shabbat Dinner Shabbat B’shalach 6:00 pm Torah Study Yahrzeit Service 9:00 am 6:30 pm Shabbat Services Classical Founders Day & 10:30 am Scout Shabbat Service 7:00 pm Oneg Shabbat 8:00 pm
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Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pm
Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pm Alef Shabbat Service 7:00 pm Oneg Shabbat 8:00 pm
Shabbat Yitro Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Services 10:30 am
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Temple office closed
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Temple Scholars 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
B’nei Mitzvah Class 3:15 - 4:15 pm Hebrew School 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Minyan 7:30 am
10 Chavurat Shalom 12 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pm
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Aro und Temple Sunday Night at the Movies... “Reel” Theology with Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Sunday, January 20 7 pm (Waller Chapel) God Is Great and I’m Not A French romantic comedy directed by Pascale Bailly starring Audrey Tautou (Michèle) and Edouard Baer (François), released in 2001, following Tautou’s international success in Amélie. Michèle is a 20-year-old tornado. Overloaded with passion and personality, she seeks a way to channel her spirituality into an identity. Buddhism works. So does Judaism, when she falls for François, a secular Jewish veterinarian. Her insistence that François prove his religious faith to her by observing Shabbat and obeying other rules causes him a lot of grief, but he adoringly complies. The film follows Michèle over a three-year period via the impulsive and always poetic exclamations she writes in her diary. The film shows how her aggressive attitude towards her family, François, and all those she holds dear can sometimes alienate them.
Chavurat Shalom
Thursdays at The Temple
Lunch at 12 noon Program at 1 pm RSVP: 423-1818 Lunch only $5 January 3 Celebrate the New Year with Bingo Games January 10 Chaplain Dale McAbee, Wisdom for the NewYear Living Life Fully & Gratefully January 17 Classical Hour with Nada Loufi January 24 Current Events with Matt Goldberg, JCL January 31 Rabbi Gaylia Rooks, Jews of Ethiopia Chavurat Shalom is a community wide program for all syngogues and unaffiliates. The program is generously funded by: JCL, NCJW, Jewish Community Excellence Grant from Jewish Hospital Healthcare, The Temple Brotherhood and Sisterhood and many other generous donors.
SAVE THE DATE February 11 Fund Raising Dinner at Village Anchor We need 100 patrons to eat dinner at the Village Anchor to receive a percentage of the dinner proceeds. Please get together groups to eat together at the Village Anchor before Adult Education, after work or during the evening on Monday, February 11. This is an easy, fun and yummy way to bring some dollars to the Temple’s Budget. Village Anchor, 11507 Park Road Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 708-1850 www.villageanchor.com SPREAD THE WORD…….SHARE THE NEWS
Special Erev Shabbat Services 7:00 pm January 11 - JCL Shabbat “The Jewish Community of Louisville ” Our guest speaker, Stu Silberman, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community of Louisville. He, his wife, Alison, and his two daughters, Skylar and Rachel, are members of The Temple. January 18 - MLK Shabbat (see front cover) January 25 - Founders’ Day and Scout Sabbath Join us as we commemorate the 1843 Charter of The Temple with a Reform Service led from the beloved Sinai Edition of the Union Prayer Book, as we also honor The Temple’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 30 in conjunction with the National Observance of Scout Sabbath. February 1 - Alef: A Service of Holiness and Renewal “Wings of Love, Soul of Fire” In February our thoughts turn to love – which can mean immensely different things to different people. All ages are welcome to join us in the Waller Chapel for a contemporary service with guitar and special music on the first Shabbat of the month. Rabbis’ Shabbat Dinner January 25 - 6:00 pm Join Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks and Temple members of all ages in celebration of Shabbat in a community style meal in the Klein Center (Levy Great Hall). Chef Debbie Richter will be preparing a special delectable Shabbos chicken dinner. A vegetarian option is available when you make your reservation. Call The Temple at 423-1818 no later than Wednesday, January 23 to reserve your meal. $10 per person ($5 age 5-13). All checks should be payable to The Temple. Use the Kroger Card for Money Back to The Temple
“Now that the holidays are over, Reward yourself. Make choices easier. Just go to Kroger with your Gift Card and replenish your pantry. Also pick up all your pharmaceutical needs for the flu season, etc. Last month, your participation earned $ 375 for the Temple. Thank you Corinne Bergwerk THE TEMPLE BULLETIN 11
A Time To Remember
Pillars of The Temple “LIBRARIAN PAR EXCELLENCE” LEO LOEB
Across the years, The Temple library has been a model for other congregations h aand, unquestionably, it was Leo Loeb who made it so. When it comes to our w llibrary, he was the main man for over two decades -- the quintessential librarian. d He saw to it that all books were properly H covered, labeled and indexed. He was purchaser, categorizer, displayer and even built special shadow boxes to exhibit some of the unique and unusual tomes. When the new administrative wing of The Temple was completed, with its improved home for the library, Loeb was its prime mover. He literally moved the entire collection of volumes into its expanded space. Nothing was too much for him to handle! For those who helped him catalogue and classify our extraordinary collection of Judaica, he was so efficient in his preparation for the work which he assigned them, they were able to complete their tasks in no time! While the undertakings were great and the volunteers few, those who worked for Loeb described him as the best boss they ever had -- they loved him! According to Rabbi Rooks, “His fastidious nature and organizational skills helped to create our beautiful library that is unequaled anywhere around.” Had Leo Loeb served our congregation exclusively in the capacity of librarian, it would have been more than enough to claim him as a pillar of The Temple. Yet, however consuming of his time was his library work, he was always ready to do more. When The Temple archives needed stands to properly display many of the significant pieces of memorabilia -- such as the heavy marble tablets from the former Brith Sholom building -- he built them. When the children needed risers to participate on the bima, he built them as well. But even more valuable than those things that required his technical skills were the lessons of life that he taught us. You see, his commitment to faith was profound and lifelong learning was his passion. Any way that he could contribute to either was a goal which he was determined to fulfill. In the process, he taught us to care for and help others, to give and to share, to build and to plant, and to add beauty to our lives, as he did especially for Rabbi Gaylia, by bringing her lovely dahlias from his garden each week, for her to enjoy. Leo Loeb often told his children, “You have to do what you want, you have to make your life happy.” It is a simple philosophy by which to live, as he did -- for what he wanted was the best for others, and what made him happy was a life devoted to family and congregation, founded upon kindness and compassion, and rich with the opportunity to expand one’s horizons with knowledge and learning. These are things he did exceedingly well and by which we have all been blessed. Rabbi Chester B. Diamond
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Shemot, Exodus 1:1-6:1 January 5 • The new king of Egypt makes slaves of the Children of Israel and orders all baby boys to be drowned in the Nile River. • Moses’ mother places him in a basket on the Nile, where he is found by the daughter of Pharaoh and raised in Pharaoh’s house. • Moses flees to Midian after killing an Egyptian. • God calls Moses from a burning bush and commissions him to free the Israelites from Egypt. Va-eira, Exodus 6:2-9:35 January 12 • God instructs Moses and Aaron to deliver the Israelites from the land of Egypt. • Moses and Aaron perform a miracle with a snake and relate to Pharaoh God’s message to let the Israelites leave Egypt. • The first seven plagues occur, but each time God hardens Pharaoh’s heart, and Pharaoh rescinds each offer to let the Israelites go. Bo, Exodus 10:1-13:16 January 19 • God sends the plagues of locusts and darkness upon Egypt. Pharaoh still does not let the Israelites leave Egypt. • God commands Moses and Aaron regarding the Passover festival. • God enacts the final plague, striking down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Pharaoh finally allows the Israelites to leave. B’shalach, Exodus 13:17-17:16 January 26 • The Children of Israel escape across the Sea of Reeds from Pharaoh and his army. • Moses and the Israelites sing a song praising Adonai. • The people complain about no water. Moses hits a rock with his rod and brings forth water.
Generous Donation to the Temple Funds David Ariel-Joel Adult Education Fund IN HONOR OF: Toni Goldman’s Special Birthday Wednesday Maj Jongg Girls Siddy Rosenberg Rabbi David and Yaala Ariel-Joel Adopt-A-Family IN MEMORY OF: Abe Davidson Elizabeth Bennett William Katz Sidney Katz Cemetery Beautification Fund IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF: Elmer Jaspan Henry and Barbara Altman Ann Roth Stephen Moseson Louis and Margaret Moseson Chavurat Shalom IN MEMORY OF: Julius Fabricant Barbara Fabricant Ann Roth Jim and Cindy Hytken Joy Hytken Weinberg Diamond Religious School Education Fund IN MEMORY OF: Lucille Natale Marlene Ornstein IN HONOR OF: Spencer Geer’s Bar Mitzvah Betty Bronner Endowed Bricks for Landscape Project DONATIONS FOR BRICKS: IN HONOR OF: Marlene Weisberg’s 80th birthday Your Friends Endowment Fund IN HONOR OF: Speedy Recovery Sally Younger Noretta Rosenthal Toni Goldman’s Special Birthday Carolyn and Lee Grossman IN MEMORY OF: Elmer Jaspan William Stone Spencer Kleinman Lois Flarsheim Louis Glazer Elaine Frank James Mellman
Lucille Natale Alan and Janice Glaubinger Hannah Bloom The Glenview Trust Company David H. Weiss Ken and Shelley Zegart General Budget Generous Donation from Michael and Barbara Furey IN HONOR OF: Speedy Recovery Betty Younger Helene Ruth Judah Dr. Daniel and Carol Penner Michael and Barbara Furey Speedy Recovery Jerry Fine Richard Segal’s 75th birthday Lillian Levy IN MEMORY OF: Elmer Jaspan Stephen Evans Irwin Waterman Lynn Goddy S.P. Auerbach Pat Golde and Shelley Dowell Joseph T. Jacobs Shirley Ann Jacobs Mel Golde Jo Anne Golde Allan Baker Maxine and David Rouben Sarah Schneider Marlene Weisberg Evelyn Simon Larry Simon Irvin Glazer Shirley Ann Jacobs Albert and Betty Hess G.U.C.I. Camp Fund IN HONOR OF: Betty and Don Cahall’s Birthdays Sonia Hess IN MEMORY OF: Charlotte Stern Bonnie Bizer Dolly Sturman Sonia Hess Lucille Natale Gail and Harold Herman Emanuel Weinstock Stuart and Nancy Robenson Fund for the Homeless IN HONOR OF: Speedy Recovery Gary Biggs Shirley Jean Kozlove Generous Donation from Alan and Carol Leibson in honor of their anniversary
Louis, Evelyn & Markham Levy Audio and Visual Arts Fund IN MEMORY OF: Allan Baker Ann Roth Stanley Benovitz Louis and Wilma Levy Martin and Ginger Lewis Lecture Fund IN HONOR OF: Speedy Recovery Shelly Zegart Norma Jean Seidman Mazon Fund Generous Donation from Mark and Laura Rothstein IN MEMORY OF: Martin Kasdan Gladys and Sonny Bass Sarah Weintraub Benjamin Weintraub Elsie Ballew Rose Goldstein Mickey and Mercedes Nibur Rose Lee and Brooks Morris Tree Fund IN MEMORY OF: Allan Baker Mark and Nanette Silverstein Elmer Jaspan Michael and Margie Kommor Ann Roth Raema Green Prayer Book Fund IN MEMORY OF: Shirley Klein Sotsky Marvin Sotsky Selma Smith Jeffrey and Karen Weiss Leon Feitelson Jerry and Maxine Bizer Prayer Book Endowed IN MEMORY OF: Hannah Bloom Richard and Marsha Segal Sandi and Marc Weiss Shelly Benovitz Eleanor Schwartz Elaine Marks Gary and Jill Fuchs Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds IN HONOR OF: Andrew and Lisa Englander’s marriage Sharon and Bruce Goodman Jack Shapero’s birthday Ken Shapero and Dianne Aprile THE TEMPLE BULLETIN 13
Speedy Recovery Elaine Glogower Bernice and Penny Brill IN MEMORY OF: Melvin Bellman Bill and Evelyn Sabes Henry Darnell Michael and Linda Darnell Lynn Goddy Elmer Jaspan Debbie and David Perellis Elaine Saag Selma Liebman Gladys and Sonny Bass Leon Younger Bessie Younger Charles Goodman Bruce and Sharon Goodman William Wenneker Leslie and Genie Aberson Anita Goldberg Sarah Schneider David and Dale Hyman Henry Bronner Betty Jane Bronner Henry Sabes Bill and Evelyn Sabes Anna Lyalin Felix Lyalin Don and Ann Roth Fund for the Archives IN MEMORY OF: Ann Roth Siddy Rosenberg James Hertzman Harold and Gail Herman Jim and Janice Joslin Gerald and Benita Berman Sandra and Marc Weiss Dr. Ken and Shelly Zegart Helene Ruth Judah WRJ Irvin and Daisy Goldstein Roberta Parris Royal Coach Friends and Neighbors Phyllis Berg Shirley Spero Allan Baker Helene Ruth Judah Paul Suzan Annette Liebman Happy and Irv Shaw Holocaust Memorial Fund IN MEMORY OF: Gloria Leder Florence Scheer Irving and Happy Shaw
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Temple Beautification Fund IN HONOR OF: Jim Karp’s Special Birthday Margie Baker Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Fund IN HONOR OF: Elsie Ballew’s 95th birthday LaVerne Ontell IN MEMORY OF: Lucille Natale Joan and Mark Epstein Tikkun Olam Relief Account (TORA) IN HONOR OF: Bernie Sweet’s Special Birthday Ellen and Bruce Prizant Karen Berg’s Chairmanship of the Worship and Ritual Committee and service to the Executive Committee Barbara Fabricant IN MEMORY OF: Peggy Greenwald Brooke Greenwald Cohen Ellen and Bruce Prizant Maude Fliegelman Lucille Natale Siddy Rosenberg WRJ Blanche Eiferman Siddy Rosenberg Altar Flowers Fund IN MEMORY OF: IN HONOR OF: Speedy Recovery Marcia Schuster Helene Ruth Judah
In Memoriam The Congregation extends its sincere condolonces to the families of:
WRJ Oneg Shabbat Fund IN MEMORY OF: Ann Roth Barbara Fabricant These Generous Donations were accepted as of November 30, 2012
Lucille Natale Lawrence E. Lynch
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