Voice Passover Edition Spring 2025

Temple Israel Memphis, Tennessee Spring 2025 Issue Vol. 79; No. 3

CONTENTS 03

By Rabbi Micah D. Greenstein

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Russ Campbell

REFLECTION

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STAFF FOCUS

OUR YOUNGEST CELEBRATE TU BISHVAT

Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center

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PASSOVER

Tablescapes and Recipes

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NEW MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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TIMPO HAPPENINGS

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Michelle Fox & Adam Rosenfeld plus Len Turner

Passover Playlists and more

MAZEL TOV!

B’nai Mitzvah, New Members, Engagements, Marriages,and Births

DONATIONS

September 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Temple Israel is a sanctuary for prayer and inspiration, a vibrant center for Jewish learning, and a congregational home for living Torah. We are a source of strength and a force for good for Reform Jews, the greater community, and the world.

RABBI MICAH D. GREENSTEIN Senior Rabbi RABBI JEFF DREIFUS Associate Rabbi RABBI ROSS Z. LEVY Associate Rabbi RABBI HARRY K. DANZIGER Rabbi Emeritus JOHN M. KAPLAN Cantor Emeritus WENDY T. ROTTER President HELEN SCHEIDT Senior Vice President BRUCE LANDAU Vice President SAM FARGOTSTEIN Vice President BENJAMIN ORGEL Secretary ELISE JORDAN Treasurer

REFLECTION f the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time,

Memphis, Tennessee of all places – thankful, grateful and

then the miracle of life lies in marveling at the pas-

hopeful, as we renew the old and sanctify the new. What

PETER BLUMBERG Counsel

sage of time. In Jewish time, springtime is already here with the arrival of the Hebrew month of Nisan

Passover is the

LEIGH BAIM MANSBERG Immediate Past President

and Passover eve under a full moon on April 12.

time, however,

No matter which version of the Haggadah you use, the word “Haggadah” means “retelling” the story of our faith

ERIC EFRON Brotherhood President

The major themes of this favorite Jewish holiday are the

from the past

birth of a people into freedom and the rebirth of the earth

worth preserving

MARK GULNER Executive Director

family, from slavery to freedom and darkness to light.

into springtime life. Both—the world placed in our hands and the gift of being Jewish—require careful tending. reopening of the Danziger Chapel on April 22 in conjunc-

but also to

through new windows flanking both sides of the chapel’s colorful tapestry first installed in 1976.

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because they nurture us,

natural light and the beauty of our grounds will shine

1376 East Massey Road Memphis, TN 38120

reclaim memories

Exhibit A for the above will happen this month with the tion with our 171st Temple Israel Annual Meeting. Soon,

@templeisrael

not only to

JENNIFER ROSS Sisterhood President

The renewal of our sacred spaces and Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center is a major statement of gratitude, as we plant seeds now for the next fifty years, just as the generations before did for us.

Globally, more than one hundred generations of Jews

think seriously

we have inherited in this Southern synagogue is nothing less than a gem.

Passover is the time, however, not only to reclaim memories from the past worth preserving because they nurture us, but also to think seriously about what we are passing on to future generations we will never know.

Passover exemplifies what Judaism and Temple Israel have always been about – a family of families, learning, helping, singing, praying, healing, celebrating, comforting, remembering, and sharing this priceless legacy each of us can call home.

Chag Pesach Sameach – Wishing you and your families a healthy, sweet, and meaningful Passover,

about what we are passing

Faithfully yours,

on to future generations we will never know.

have gathered around Seder tables to continue the sacred tradition and message of Passover. Here we are, in

RABBI MICAH D. GREENSTEIN TIMEMPHIS.ORG • 3

STAFF FOCU S

BAR BAR A K . LI PMAN E AR LY LE AR N I N G CEN T ER

RUSS CAMPBELL

Rabbi Jeff Dreifus (left) and TIPPS President Emily Saslawsky share insights with their daughters during our Tu BiShvat Celebration.

f you stop by the Temple Israel Cemetery on Hernando Road on any given weekday, you’ll likely spot a tall, lanky figure wearing a cowboy hat and boots moving through the field of stones.

That figure is none other than Temple’s Cemetery & Grounds Director Russ Campbell and he knows the history of those stones and the cemetery grounds better than anyone.

Russ has spent just over three decades caring for our cemetery and the many grieving families who have lost loved ones and laid them to rest in that hallowed ground.

He joined the staff of Temple Israel in 1991 to take charge of the cemetery’s day-to-day workings. His duties include setting up, supervising funerals, tracking ownership of plots purchased by families, and ensuring our grounds are kept in pristine condition. In his former career, he was a project manager for a local landscaping company — a position that gave him an ideal set of skills — good with equipment, working outdoors, and an eye for maintaining property. He learned all he now knows about cemeteries working on the job. He was hired by Murray Reiter of blessed memory, the former chair of the Temple’s Cemetery Committee.

In my tenure

Our family celebrations also follow the seasons and are

here, we have

an essential part of our preschool experience. Offering more

for us,” he recalled. At the time, workers from Calvary and

almost doubled

than just a fun day, they provide an opportunity to strengthen

Forest Hill Cemeteries were called upon to dig graves. One of

the acreage of

“When I got here, we didn’t have anyone (on staff) digging

the first changes he made was to request the purchase of our own digging equipment.

Russ has also witnessed a significant expansion of the cemetery grounds and the construction of the Levy Cooper Chapel since he started.

Before construction of the Chapel, funerals that weren’t held at the graveside were either held at a funeral home or the Temple itself. Designed by the Crump Firm, the chapel’s size

the cemetery

the bonds between family members including grandparents

OUR YOUNGEST CELEBRATE TU BISHVAT

and features are unique for Jewish cemeteries in Memphis

in Helena, Arkansas after their synagogue was deconsecrated.

hen it comes to educating our youngest children,

A resident of Arlington, Russ is a member of the City’s

we believe in the power of family, connection and

Planning Commission and has been a member of their Board

the importance of fostering relationships across

of Zoning and Appeals for the past two decades. He also

generations.

At the Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Cen-

He is married to Laura, and they have two sons, John

ter, we help build these relationships through our multi-genera-

(Nina) and Scott (Ashleigh), and three grandchildren, Lawson,

tional events which offer families the chance to come togeth-

Riley Kate and Patton.

er, celebrate traditions, and create lasting memories. From the joyous Grandparent Breakfast to the meaningful Chanukah

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that it takes

being together in community.

In February, we celebrated a Tu BiShvat Family Seder

a village to

in our Scheidt Family Center. Led by Rabbi Ross Levy with

raise a child,

assistance from Eleanor Tallie Steinberg, children learned how trees change throughout the year. Adults and teachers

Program and dinner, these events are a highlight for both children and families alike.

and these events

helped children visualize this metamorphosis by gradually

are a beautiful

mixing grape and apple juice together to represent the chang-

reminder that

cots and oranges while Rabbi Ross and Eleanor led everyone

were brought in from the bimah of the former Temple Beth El

By J A S O N T E R R E L L Communications Content Manager

We understand

celebrate Jewish values, traditions, and the importance of

ing seasons. Families also tasted fruits such as raisins, apri-

and are made even more significant as many of the furnishings

serves as Planning Commissioner there.

and grand friends. They also give our children a chance to

in song and prayer.

At our preschool, we understand that it takes a village to raise a child, and these events are a beautiful reminder that our Temple community is an integral part of that village.

our Temple community is an integral part of that village.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or part of our extended Temple family, these events help cultivate an environment of love, support, and shared joy.

By B L A I R T R O T Z Head of School Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center TIMEMPHIS.ORG • 5

ST YLI N G YOUR SEDER TABLE

PASSOVER TA B L E S C A P E S & R E C I P E S

TABLESCAPES

A Sweet Seating Assignment When determining places at the Seder table, consider the designation a treat in itself. Melted chocolate and matzah make a perfect pairing—as we all know from past batches of matzah toffee—and they make for an informative place card, too! Simply melt chocolate and transfer to a Ziploc bag.

With scissors, carefully cut the corner to pipe each of your Passover guests’ names onto a square of matzah. Don’t fret over a mess-up — more to snack on later! For a colorful or sparkly touch, pour sprinkles over the chocolate script. Chill until chocolate is set.

Spring Flowers Passover, like every Jewish holiday, is an ode to the season.

Cara Greenstein is a Temple Israel member, Shabbat Supper Club leader, and founder of food and entertaining brand Caramelized, where she shares recipes, resources, and inspiration for around the table on Instagram (@cara_melized) and her website (caramelizedblog.com).

Spring flowers are the perfect nod to the time of year. I always opt for tulips and choose the color based on the decor

ne of my favorite parts of observing Jewish holidays is the symbolism of food and the sanctity of the meal.

Gathering with loved ones to experience rituals and recognize the meaning of the moment is

Make it Personal Everything mini is a win, in my opinion, and same goes for an individual Seder plate. Assign a smaller plate (placed on top of the charger or dinner plate) to add a small sampling of charoset, maror, parsley, and egg for every guest to taste and experience during the Seder. Extra bowls of each Seder plate

such a gift. Here are a few tips to make the

ingredient may be placed on the table for any “refills” (likely

Seder tablescape a guaranteed memory for

away to make room for the main meal.

every guest you welcome this Passover. Let’s make it a Seder to Remember!

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of the dining room or accompanying dinnerware.

the charoset!). Then, the Seder rituals can easily be swept

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R ECIPE S

PISTACHIO ROSE WATER CAKE his cake has been the star of many of our Passover

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer

seders over the years and is a favorite in our family.

to a wire rack to cool completely.

Some have even said this is the best cake they’ve ever had!

To make the icing, whisk together the rose water and icing sugar, and add milk gradually to form a paste. Whisk until mix-

Pre-heat oven to 320°F. Grease and line a 9 inch

ture becomes smooth and creamy. Make sure the texture of

round cake pan. Place the pistachios and almond flour in a

the icing is thick and not runny, in order to prevent it from seep-

food processor and use the blade to pulse to fine flour, until pistachios get as close as possible to powder.

Whip butter and sugar in a mixer for about 5 minutes, on medium to high speed, until the mixture is creamy, fluffy and

This recipie makes a gluten-free dense and rich cake, with a marzipan-like texture, and perfect with a cup of mint tea.

CAKE INGREDIENTS

ICING INGREDIENTS

250 grams butter (2 butter sticks + 2

About 3 tsp. rose water

tbsp), or 1/2 cup olive oil 3/4 cup sugar 3 eggs

ing into the cake.

When the cake is at room temp, I like to turn it upside down to have a smooth surface to work with for the icing, but it’s not necessary - it’s up to you and your personal preference.

smooth. Add the eggs one by one, making sure each one is

Use either a piping bag or a ziplock bag, and put the icing in

fully blended into the mixture before adding the next. Mix in

it. Cut the corner of the bag and apply the icing onto the cake,

almond and pistachio flour to butter mixture.

starting with the corners of the cake. Smooth the icing with a

1 medium to large orange – zest and juice 1 tsp rose water 1/4 cup rice or oat flour (or 60 grams all-

blended. Beat in the orange juice, orange zest and the rosewa-

pistachios, orange zest or anything else. Let the decorations

purpose flour when it isn’t passover)

ter, mixing only enough to combine.

set with the icing.

*With the gluten-free version, the cake does slightly sink in the center since it is flourless.

But still looks beautiful and once they taste it – they’ll forgive you.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, flatten with spatula, and bake for 50 to 75 minutes. Cover the top of the cake with

big clumps of cake clinging to it – it’s time to take the cake out.

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cashew milk or water)

1 cup almond flour (finely ground)

spatula. Add decorations on top such as small roses, chopped

ed into the center of the cake comes out mostly clean, with no

2-3 tbsp. milk (or almond milk, soy milk,

3/4 cup shelled roasted pistachio nuts

Fold in rice/oat flour and mix with silicone spatula, just until

parchment and foil after 40 minutes. When a toothpick insert-

1-1/4 cups confectioners’ sugar

This cake requires rose water, which can be found on Amazon, and also in middle eastern groceries (such as Jerusalem Market on Summer Ave).

Recipe contributed by ELEANOR TALLIE STEINBERG Cantorial Soloist Pistachio Rose Water Cake Image: Adobe Stock, AI Generated

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R ECIPE S

N E W MEMBER SPOT LI GHT

MICHELLE FOX & ADAM ROSENFELD

Tell us a bit about yourself.

We met at a Moishe House event in Atlanta in 2016 and got married in February 2023. We moved to Memphis in October 2023 for Michelle's job at the VA hospital here. We previously lived in Tampa, Florida, but Michelle is originally from Chicago, and I’m from Atlanta. We have been so impressed by the warmth of the people of Memphis and by how welcoming everyone has been.

I am a mortgage originator, and Michelle is a neuropsychologist. We both love cooking! I’m the chef, while Michelle gladly takes the role of sous chef — ask me about my latest adventures with my backyard smoker anytime. We also both enjoy spending time outdoors and getting exercise in creative ways, like rock climbing.

What inspired you to become a member of TI? Having moved around the country, we've realized that one of the best ways to build community is to start in a setting where you have things in common, Jewishly and otherwise.

We found our way into TI's Tribes, ConnecTI, and Crosstown programming when we arrived in town. Becoming members felt like the natural next step, given how much we have already benefited from finding this community!

MOROCCAN CHAROSET BALLS took a cooking class through Women of Reform Judaism where I learned to make Moroccan Charoset Balls, which had been served at a seder at the Obama White House. Thereafter, these became known as “Obama Balls”. The key is to mold the charoset into small balls that can be eaten in one bite or squished between two pieces of matzah. They also make good energy balls instead of granola.

Using a food processor, pulse to coarsely chop the nuts.

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts 1-1/2 cups pitted dates 1/2 cup dried apricots 2 or 3 dried figs 1 cup golden raisins

Remove and chop dried fruit, which may need to be done in

1 teaspoon cinnamon

batches depending upon the size of the food processor. Add

1/2 teaspoon cloves

spices and pulse entire mixture together until finely chopped and well blended, adding just enough wine/juice as you pulse

1 or 2 pinches allspice

to make mixture stick together. Too much and it will be too

Pinch of salt

sticky. As you pulse, the mixture will form a large ball.

Now you are ready to roll. Slightly dampen hands with cold water. Gently roll mixture into balls about 3/4 inches in diam-

Moroccan Charoset Balls may be stored in covered container for about 2-3 weeks.

1-2 tbsp sweet red wine, grape or apple juice Finely ground walnuts or almonds

eter. Roll each ball in finely ground nuts. Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours.

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Moroccan Charoset Image: Adobe Stock, AI Generated

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T I MPO

N E W MEMBE R S POT LI GHT

LIN TURNER

Tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a member of the seventh generation of my family to call St. Francis County, Arkansas, home. Crossing the Mississippi River in 1820, we have been crossing back and

TI Songleaders perform during Shabbanukah.

Ari Kanowitz practices his percussive skills at his TIMPO drum lessons.

forth ever since.

After graduating from high school in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, I attended The University of the South at Sewanee, where I was a mediocre student on a good day. I lost a semester to mononucleosis in my senior year and gained an extra year of studying courses of my choosing as a result. R. Randall Falk of Nashville's Temple Ohabai Shalom was on a writing and teaching sabbatical at Sewanee, and his Introduction to Judaism class has changed the focus of my studies for forty-nine years.

What inspired you to become a member of TI? I have found that TI is a great place to seek and ask new questions and argue for the sake of heaven. Getting an oc-

On Wednesdays and Thursdays you can walk the halls

casional glimpse of the sublime is an extra benefit of tem-

upstairs in the Loft area, where the Wendy and Avron Fogel-

ple membership. You will rarely see me without a book in my

man Religious School takes place on Sunday mornings, and

hands or on the table beside me unless I am practicing the

hear the sounds of guitars, violins, pianos, and a drumset!

piano or doing Pilates.

Our TIMPO Private Lesson program and group classes have reached those as young as a Jr-K student from our Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center learning violin to retired members of our community learning an instrument for the first time. These offerings are the core of the music education offerings of TIMPO, giving people a home for learning music at Temple.

On February 5th we launched TIMPO Sessions, a new music series celebrating the rich musical heritage of Memphis. The 910 Band, the premier ensemble from Stax Music Academy, came to the Greenstein Sanctuary and delivered a jaw dropping performance that had our community

TI PASSOVER PLAYLIST Min Hameitzar Deborah Sacks Mintz Miriam’s Song Debbie Friedman Deliver us Prince of Egypt When You Believe Prince of Egypt Eliyahu Hanavi Max Chaiken Let My People Go Mama Doni Dayeinu Maccabeats

dancing, singing, clapping, and celebrating Memphis music.

Creating opportunities for our community to engage musi-

TIMPO HAPPENINGS n the two years since TIMPO (Temple Israel Music Programming and Outreach) began in the Spring of 2023, congregants and community members have en-

cally is at the heart of our offerings. This includes TIMPO Fest, happening on April 27th, which will bring hundreds of members of our community to Temple’s meadow to listen to performances from our community, eat food, and enjoy activities for all ages.

By E M I L Y G R O F F H E I L B O R N Music Director

TI PASSOVER KIDS PLAYLIST Mah Nishtana Shira Klein Standing at the Sea Peter and Ellen Allard Lotsa, Lotsa, Matzah Shira Klein Dayeinu Shira Klein Frogs Here, Frogs There Rabbi B

gaged in music in meaningful ways. What started out as a couple classes and two bands has become a full music program with guitar and piano group classes, private music lessons, five performance groups, multiple community engagement events such as TIMPO Sessions and TIMPO Fest, and more.

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(left) Joey Kanowitz learns guitar from Brad McCullough during TIMPO lessons.

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MA ZEL TOV! M O M E NT S

MA ZEL TOV! MOMEN T S

Births

New Members

Engagements E D W A R D H A R R I S O N A N D G O L D I E H AY E S G L A S E R Kelsey Buchbinder and Spencer Glaser celebrated the birth of their children, Edward Harrison Glaser and Goldie Hayes Glaser. They are the grandchildren of Lisa Glaser and Daniel & Robin Buchbinder.

We welcome the families of:

Betsy Besser and Brian Ringel

JOHN WALLIS WILLIAMS

Mavi Rausch Lopez and Brandon Eric Pelts

Sophia Tashie Williams and Graham Williams celebrated the birth of

Rachel Ludwig and Daniel Barrach

their son, John Wallis Williams. He is the grandson of Marcy Faber

Isabella Gadberry and Caleb Baker Liz Posner and Sam Rosenberg

Lauren Bates Nathan Evans

Tashie & John Tashie and the great-grandson of Lucinda Faber &

Ellen & Mark Grishman

Sander Faber.*

Mindy Kronenberg Andrew Harris & Stefan Stewart

Kayla Rosenberg and Justin Reager

Adam Rosenfeld & Michelle Fox Jessica Belz Robert Davis

NORA BEA KASHFIAN

Marriages

Courtney and Sam Charney celebrated the birth of their daughter, Estee

Caroline & Ryan Kashfian celebrated the birth of their daughter, Nora Bea

Sarah Besser and Daniel Snyder

Rose Charney. She is the granddaughter of Hallie & Marc Charney and

Kashfian; She is the granddaughter of Lisa & Jonathan Frisch and George Halimi and the great-granddaughter of Arlene & Victor Schlesinger and Shirley* & Bernard* Frisch."

ESTEE ROSE CHARNEY

Molly Buring and Sam Carduner Hayley Gruwer and Corey Shulman

Nancy & Walter Joerg Samantha & John-Claude Saltiel

Tracey Booth and the great-granddaughter of Bennie* & Hermine Salky, Norman* & Marcia Charney and Constance Rapone*.

B’nai Mitzvah

Regan Short and David Yanishevski Brett Silver and Ben Ruby

M AYA E L I Z A B E T H H A R K AV Y

PHIFER CAMERON JACKSON

Zoë and Alex Harkavy celebrated the birth of their daughter, Maya

Sarah Phifer and Russell Jackson celebrated the birth of their son,

Elizabeth Harkavy. She is the granddaughter of Kathy & Stuart Gold-

Phifer Cameron Jackson. He is the grandson of Ron & Debbie Jack-

berg, Michelle Harkavy, and Neil Harkavy, and the great-granddaugh-

son and Anne Phifer.

ter of Sherry & Mitch* Goldberg, Maggie & Marty Silver, and Iris & Ronald* Harkavy.

ELI K APL AN Son of Sharon and Adam Kaplan, became a bar mitzvah on December 14, 2024.

HAZEL MICHAELA SAMUELS Hillary and Jacob Samuels celebrated the birth of their daughter, Ha-

G A B R I E L LO R E N Z S I S S M A N

zel Michaela Samuels. She is the granddaughter of Patti & Bill Weiss,

April Rose and Joel Sissman celebrated the birth of their son, Ga-

Laurie & Harry Samuels, and the great-granddaughter of Michael* &

briel Lorenz Sissman. He is the grandson of Ben & Nancy Sissman,

Annie Weiss, Henry & Helen* Samuels, Morris & Rosalie Blachman*,

Lourdes & Antonio Naciongayo, and the great-grandson of Paul &

and Carolyn & O.H. "Bubba" Williams.*

Minette Sissman.

Z ACH ARY BEN JAMIN CALIFF Son of Lindsay and Brian Califf, became a bar mitzvah on March 1, 2025.

MILLER JACK AND COOPER LEE WEITZ

ADAM GOLKOW ZAUZMER AND ANNE ZADIE WEIL

Mallory and Sammy Weitz celebrated the birth of their sons, Miller Jack and Cooper Lee Weitz. They are the grandchildren of Mitch & Jeri Moskovitz and Cheryl & Lane Weitz. They are the great-grandsons of Haskell & Dale Toporek, Marcia Moskovitz, Loyce Rubin, and Florence Kramer.

Rabbi Shayna and Ben Zauzmer celebrated the birth of their son, If you have a simcha to

Adam Golkow Zauzmer. Several weeks later, Adam's first cousin,

share with the congregation,

Anne Zadie Weil was born to Julie & Gabe Weil. The cousins are the

please contact:

grandchildren of Jan & Bob Zauzmer and the great-grandchildren of Art* & Jane Lettes.

JASON TERRELL jasont@timemphis.org 901.761.3130

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*of blessed memory

*of blessed memory

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DON AT I ON S

DONATIONS According to the Talmud, giving is as important as all of the other commandments combined.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all those listed below who generously contributed to the following funds between September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2024: Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center, Beulah R. Vosse Library, Brotherhood, Cemetery, Clergy’s Discretionary, ConnecTI, General, Grounds & Beautification, Hohenberg-Scheidt Lifetime Learning, Mary Shainberg Archives, Temple Teens, Mildred Schwartz B’nai Mitzvah Scholarship, Museum, Music Program, Rabbi James A. Wax Fund for Social Justice, Service to the Blind, Sisterhood, Temple Israel University, and the Wendy & Avron Fogelman Religious School. Your support is deeply appreciated and vital to our mission.

Rabbi Micah Greenstein- thank you so much for taking the time out of your schedule to come to St. George's and speak to all of the students on the Collierville Campus.

Sarah & Tony Lin Russ Campbell and Jan Klein Gale & Randy Pick Sally Rosenberg MahJongg extraordinaire Kimberlee Strome Janice Ringel Amy Pregulma Susan Lindy Raymond Evans - Thank you for a lovely service and all your support Dee Cannell Special Birthday of Charles Jalenak Jeri & Mitch Moskovitz Joyce Graflund Linda Kaplan Carol Rosen's 80th Birthday Elaine & Kenneth Gieszler

FOR THE RECOVERY OF Sarah Boxer Roslyn & Lester Lit

Rabbi Jeff Dreifus - Thank you for working so nicely with Chloe during this important year!

Stacey Griggs and Chloe Griggs

IN HONOR OF

Rabbi Ross Levy - Thank you for working so nicely with Chloe during this important year!

Stacey Griggs and Chloe Griggs

Birthday of Natalie Jalenak Terry Orgel David Ross on his retirement Barbara Loevy Special Birthday of Hallie Elliot Barbara Loevy Mark Halperin as the 8th Honorary President if Temple Israel Dale & Richaed Caen 60th Wedding Anniversary of Natalie & Jimmy Jalenak Peggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr. 100th Birthday of Murray Heimberg Judy Royal Liz “Gigi” Atterman Anonymous Birth of Edward Harrison Glaser and Goldie Hayes Glaser Anna Bearman & Nathan Stamper Birthday of Jeff Rosenberg Debra & Alex Saharovich Margaret Fargotstein Alla & Nathan Lubin and Family Dr. Sharon Tabachnick- Thank you for being part of Eli's special day.

Sharon, Adam and Eli Kaplan Rabbi Ross Levy - Thank you for being part of Eli's special day.

Sharon, Adam and Eli Kaplan Rabbi Jeff Dreifus - Thank you for being part of Eli's special day.

Sharon, Adam & Eli Kaplan Rabbi Micah Greenstein - Thank you for working so nicely with Chloe during this important year!

Stacey Griggs and Chloe Griggs

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Special Birthday of Maureen Rosenblum Lisa & Jonathan Frisch Jeff Meskin’s Birthday Lisa & Jonathan Frisch All of the Temple staff who made the High Holidays so special.

Susan Glazer & Rabbi Marc J. Belgrad

Atlee Silk Happy Chanukah! Thank you for helping Chloe so nicely during this important year.

Stacey Griggs and Chloe Griggs

Birth of Ava Danielle Shindler Judy & Jim Lindy

Birthday of Caren Yarmouth Lewis Weiss

Birth of Lucy Harper Saharovich Judy & Jim Lindy

Debbie Jackson Bradley Jackson 85th Birthday of Arthur Buring Carole & Robert Pinstein Deedee & Ron Perel Jan Stein and Family Lura Turner and Family Leslie & Mark Gillenson Stephanie & Ron Hoffman and Family Kindness shown to Gabriel Dragutsky Beni & Mike Dragutsky Marriage of Leora & Jake Greenstein Judy Royal 101st Birthday of Dick Eiseman Carole & Charles Plesofsky Judie Ashkenaz & Bruce Kahn Felix L Caldwell and Mr Gregory Micheal Reese Joyce Graflund Linda Stone Kaplan Jan Klein Stacey & Michael Alpert Rabbi Ross Levy for performing the bris of our son of Heather & Kevin Brower Heather & Kevin Brower Eric Efron for all of his help with my mom.

Scott Price

Birth of Rosie Nicole Orgel Judy & Jim Lindy

Arnold Goldin Rebecca & Barry Goldin Excellent High Holy Days Services Dolly & Steve Bromberg Jan & Daniel Lavene Jean & Gary Diamond 25th Wedding Anniversary of Wendy & Steve Radtke Dolly & Steve Bromberg New Home of Sherry & Alan Samuels Judy Royal Wendy & Barry Cohen Bonita & Jerry Picunko Jamie & Jesse Picunko Bonita & Jerry Picunko Natalie Rosenberg Susan Tobey Hal Lansky's Induction to the Duck Walk of Fame Barbara & Norman Towbin and Family Judy Royal Hallie Elliot Judy Royal and Jan Klein Audrey Jane May Engagement of Justin Libby to Lauren Kirshenbaum Amee & Ted Zetzman Birth of Jules Elexa Fargotstein Leslie & Bill Fargotstein and Family

Rabbi Jeff Dreifus Becoming Associate Rabbi Hallie Elliot Jenny & Larry Herman Rabbi Micah Greenstein Adele Kisber Charles Wexler Sue Kaplan Susan & Neil Cohen Beverly Rauch & Joe Lowenthal Emma & Stav Gil Sherri & Gary Lubin Peggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr. Stanley Zitron Stephanie & Joel Sklar Erin Ostrow Jenny & Eric Newman and Family Hayden Lait Benita Blachman Linda & Harvey Rosenfeld Diane & Wendell Kruse Lisa & Howard Silver Sarah & Tony Lin Jordan Levi and Cara Levi Barbara Long Margaret Biller and Family Susan & Fred Feinberg Rita & Howard Buchoff Gary Hindin Linthicum Turner Randi & Ralph Levy Debra & Alex Saharovich Jeff Bronze Rabbi Ross Levy Lisa Menuskin & Neil Gibson Randi & Ralph Levy Sharon, Adam and Eli Kaplan Stacey & Michael Alpert Amy & Tod Singer Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy Heather & Kevin Brower Judi Margolin Susan & Raymond Evans Carole & Charles Plesofsky Rabbi Denise L. Eger Rabbi Eleanor B. Steinman Connie & Mike Sherman Linthicum Turner Stacey Griggs Rabbi Jeff Dreifus Beverly Buchalter Mary & Aaron Kanowitz Dana & David Bray Elise & Richard Jordan Judy & Jeff Kaufman Alla & Nathan Lubin Sally & Jeff Rosenberg Alison Brown Ramie & Jason Glick Eli Steinberg Judi Margolin Bryna Woodman Joy Wilk Janice & Jimmy Ringel Betsy & Steve Libby Carolyn & Joel Mizne Kayla & Jason Salomon Terri & Paul Burson Lydia & Derek Cooper Leigh & Danny Mansberg Natalie & Jimmy Jalenak Jennifer & Michael Ross Judy Ringel Phyllis Strasberg Sara & Joshua First Susan Gross

*of blessed memory

Melinda & Michael Lejman Marilyn Cole Sherry & Alan Samuels Myrna & Joe Levy Randa Rosenblum Debra & Alex Saharovich Deborah & John Hochstein Stephanie & David Stevens Laura & Paul Yacoubian Ellen Mezger Lin Turner Kathy & Jay Dreifus Andrea & Ted Cohen Barbie & Ray Dan Freddi & Joel Felt Mary Ross-Renard & Deborah Renard Sharon, Adam & Eli Kaplan Stacey Griggs and Chloe Griggs Liz Ann & Robert Dinkelspiel Stanley Zitron Linda Ellen & Ron Sklar Louise & Jerry Sklar Linthicum Turner Jill & Scott Shanker Jean & Buddy Ballin Eileen and Steve Wishnia Susan & Raymond Evans Hallie Elliot Jenny & Larry Herman Steve Kisber Marsha & Mike Underberg

IN MEMORY OF Emily Fargotstein Poe Leslie & Bill Fargotstein and Family Margaret & Shep Fargotstein Abe Goodman, Sr. Bobye Wolf Goodman Patty & Lee Abraham Morris Royal Robert Royal Gladys Lindy Judy & Jim Lindy Leon Less Mike Less Muriel Foreman Turner Sherri & Jim Steiger

Bernice Salomon Viki Poole

Jack Kaplan Linda Stone Kaplan

Jack Klein Margot Astrachan

Leah Malkin Rosenthal Bonnie Roquita

Rosalyn (Roz) Polak Barbara & Norman Towbin and Family

Ruth Katz Slavney Susan & David Slavney

Harriet "Penny" Bloomfield Caren Yarmuth

Sylvia Grief Dina & Douglas Bernstein

Louis Perlman Frank Perlman

Frank Kahn Jr., Bernie & Harriet Mintz The Mogy Family

LeRoy Bloch Brackstone Jan & Lee Stein Deborah & Sam Brackstone

"Aunt Honey" Janis & David Iansmith

Alfred and Diane Greenberg Derna & Randy Greenberg

Ronald Gary Klayman Judy Royal Susan Plough Carole & Robert Pinstein Karen & Dr. Michael Koplon and Family Drs. Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy Dr. David Usdan Stacy & Jerry Siegler and Family

Sarah Katz Lynn Gruber Sondra Goldstein Leigh Mclean Arlene Gritz Stuart Cowles Russell "Rusty" Discher Louise Bloom Otto Spiegel Buddy Spiegel Jill Eileen Krivcher Jan Magids Ronald Maury Harkavy Martin Grusin & Gayle Powelson Harriet Levine Paula Thurman Stuart Levine Paula Thurman Irving Freudberg Jean & Buddy Ballin David Fargotstein Julia Bronze Michael Bronze Becky Brackstone Deborah & Sam Brackstone Fernand David Brackstone Jan & Lee Stein and Family Deborah & Sam Brackstone Aimee Herzberg Kriger Drs. Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy Ronnie & Polly Underberg Susan & Ben Persin

Esta Katz Fargotstein Leslie & Bill Fargotstein and Family Margaret & Shep Fargotstein Laura Fargotstein

Marie Cohen Krivcher Kathryn Nordhaus Irwin "Fry" Freiberger Harriet Freiberger and Jeri Freiberger

Payton Goldsmith Beth & Lester Goldsmith

Bob Baldinger Martha Gulner

Rabbi Harry Ettelson Amy Hyman, Linda Bernstein

Brenda Yolles Smith Michele Bloch & Jeffrey Rubin Marsha & Mike Underberg Eileen & Michael Stang Rachel & Bobby Young

Esther Goldberg Malkin Janis & David Iansmith Louis Bedrin Brian & Michelle Blake Linda Bedrin & Don Klotwog Muriel Blatt Zuckerman Ronni Kirsch Samuel Francis Hayden Allan Hayden Bertha Cohen Plesofsky Carole & Charles Plesfsky

*of blessed memory

Bernice Kline Thalheimer Cathy Poulin Robert Paul Kline Cathy Poulin Herman Louis Lindy Judy & Jim Lindy Joseph Joseph Susan & Larry Weiss

Dr. Samuel Phillips Robert Phillips Benjamin Beck Sylvia Beck Thomas Beck Elizabeth Farrand Stella Wexler Charles Wexler

Kathleen Lowenthal Beverly Rauch & Joe Lowenthal

Maxine & Sidney Kahn Susan Kahn

Maya June Kaufman Michelle Goldwin Kaufman

Bess Bloomfield Katzen Joy Katzen-Guthrie

Michael David Weiss Marcia Ann Weiss Jean & Buddy Ballin Betsy & Steve Libby

Ken Levi Lisa Menuskin & Neil Gibson Trudi & Reid Evensky Diane Rudner Betsy & Andy Saslawsky Jennifer Roberts Debbie & David Rosenthal and Family Stacy & Jerry Siegler and Family Marcia Weiss Stacey & Michael Alpert The Gillenson Family

Dorothy Jiedel Censer Joseph Censer Jane & Jack Censer Helen Bernstein Kohn Phyllis & Jay Greenberg Rose Dorothy Herzberg Cathy & Richard Kessler Leslie Rose Mclean Leigh McLean Arthur Dale Blanchard Carole & Robert Pinstein Gina Jolly Barb & Bob Blumenthal Lynn & Vic Butcher Yvonne Kiersky Marcy & Michael Blen Natalie Rosenberg Frager David Frager

Rita Jaffe Caren Yarmouth Dr. Eugene Zuckerman Ronni Kirsch David J. Cohn Marsha Cohn and Family Marianne U. Kaplan Judith McCown Murray Reiter Ronnye & Dale Kendrick

Robert R. Krivcher Jan Magids and Family

Jonathan Biller Diane & Mark Halperin Jan & Lee Stein and Family Carol & Joel Hertz Hollie & Greg Ziskind

Charles Magids Jan Magids and Family

Gladys Bullard Brackstone Deborah & Sam Brackstone

George G. Abraham Patty & Lee Abraham

Nettie Cohen Fertel Deborah & Sam Brackstone

Paul Alpert Stacey & Michael Alpert

Wayne Jeffrey Snyder Evelyn Snyder

Jack Jacob Conroy Amy & Barry Paller

Marilyn "Lynn" Loket Kline Audrey & Greg Siskind Diane & Mark Halperin Rona & David Booth Joyce & Fred Graflund Marsha & Mike Underberg

Bertha Solomon Hayden Allan Hayden

Herbert Kahn & Sally Kahn Howard Lang Harry Cooper & Meriam Cooper Stephen Cooper Claude H. Paddock Judy Royal Linda Paddock Helen Samuels and Henry Samuels Lesley & Sam Marks Judy & Kenneth Freedman

Bailie Perlman Frank Perlman Lillian Siegel Stegman Stephanie & Barry Leff Mary & Robbie Michel Joel & Dub Ashner Judy Kriger

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D ONATIONS Trudi & Reid Evensky Jamie & Glenn Goldring Sally & Mark Wender Betsy & Andy Saslawsky Mickey & Arthur Buring Judy & Peter Felsenthal Sara Beth & George Silverman Arlene & Victor Schlesinger Carole & Charles Plesofsky Sandra Brawer Koplon Stacy & Jerry Siegler and Family Lynda & Stephen Shiffman Lauren & Bill Hackney Sarah & Jeff Lewis Arlene & Victor Schlesinger Dr. & Mrs. Michael Blen Emily & Douglas Frisch Amy & Michael Egerman Lisa Menuskin & Neil Gibson Selma Engelberg Chambers Ida & Leonard Engelberg and Family Lillian & Joe Underberg Barry Jay Underberg Marsha & Mike Underberg Evelyn Abrams Kraus Marsha & Mike Underberg Gertrude Kraus Eubanks Marsha & Mike Underberg Ida Kaplan Marsha & Mike Underberg Jennie Cohen Marsha & Mike Underberg Eugenia Levitch Marsha & Mike Underberg Lawrence Beck Marsha & Mike Underberg Bernard Silverman Marsha & Mike Underberg

DON AT I ON S Patricia Belvin Patrice Chandler Leon Sol Burson Les Burson Leon, Lillie and Sidney Feuerstein Tamra & Howard Feuerstein Jack & Carolyn Washer Michelle Washer Malish & Family Daniel Lichterman Peggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr. Jayne & Willard Hofer Janette & Bernard Kronenberg Susie & Joel Kronenberg Ruth F. Loewenberg Fredrika & Joel* Felt Philip Malkin Engel Bonnie Roquita Sherri & Jim Steiger Nicole Lewis Deedee & Ron Perel Esther & Ronny O'Mell Mickey & Arthur Buring Sherri & Jim Steiger Alfred Alprin Patty & Jimmy Marks Henry J. Lewis Helen Baum Lena Isaacson Michelle & Bob Malish Ruth Hochstein Deborah & John Hochstein Harry Hochstein Deborah & John Hochstein Elias Klein Meryl Klein

Abe Krivcher Harriet Freiberger

Nathan Epstein Rae Epstein William Epstein Judy Royal

Dora Cohen Harriet Freiberger

Rose, IB and Marshall Richberger Lanie Richberger

Patricia Belvin Linda Bedrin & Don Klotwog

Carol & Harry Schneider Nancy & Gary Raileanu

Kate Marie Joseph Susan & Larry Weiss

Hermine Davidson Norman Davidson Esther Kriger Leon Kriger Debbie & Sidney Kriger

Kathy Krieger Jacquelyn Moyse Kaufman Joan & Ken Goree Ellen Miller Sterman Barbara & Norman Towbin and Family Marcia Evensky Hayden Allan Hayden Samuel M. Marks Lesley & Sam Marks George H. Cohen Sally Markell Ina Eiseman Tami & Bob Eiseman Lester M. Bernstein Jane Eckstein Brett Cohen Joyce & Fred Graflund Greg Graflund

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Gerald Slavney Susan & David Slavney Pauline S. Weinberg Lynn Gruber Stacey Frank Binder Irma Binder David Martin Fargotstein Margaret & Shep Fargotstein Pattye Cohen

Julius Boshwit Lillian Feuerman Miller Joseph Feuerman Buck Boshwit The Boshwit Family Edward Reuben Young Linda Young Ann Ashner Magnus Marilyn & Alan Magnus Edward Magnus Marilyn & Alan Magnus Jacob Plesofsky Carole & Charles Plesofsky William (Wim) Mendel Cohen Pattye Cohen David Millard Cohen Leslie & Bill Fargotstein and Family Arthur Evensky Allan Hayden Eugenia Levitch Carol & Joel Hertz Lillian Feuerman Miller The Boshwit Family Deborah & Steve Bilsky

H I G H H O L I D AY FOOD DRIVE

Dorothy Kirschner Less Bert Less

Debbie & Ron Lazarov Harry Goldsmith Susanne & Bruce Landau Diane & Mark Halperin Stephanie & Barry Leff Debra & Alex Saharovich Rae Jean Lichterman Deedee & Ron Perel Robin & Gilbert Stein Elizabeth & Scott Richman Lesley Marks Eileen & Clay Foster Donna & Robert Nathan Sandy Kessler Susie & Joel Kronenberg Cheri & Henry Rudner Laurie Stark Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy Barbara Ostrow Patricia Eby & Peter Aldea Harris Nagelberg Judy McCown Elaine & Robert Kaufman Ingrid & Gordon Goldsmith Judy & Peter Felsenthal Susan Goldsmith Deborah & John Hochstein Shelley & Don Levy Jackie & Robert Solmson Irma Binder Allison Delugach Sherry & Michael Grosman Barrie & Kenneth Wurzburg Ellie Wurzburg BeJay Gronauer Linda Ellen & Ron Sklar Ellen Cobb Stephanie & David Stevens Judy Royal Alex & David Matlock Lori & Jeffrey Goldberg Diane & Irwin Evans Amy & Tod Singer Sharon Huffstutler Betsy & Andy Saslawsky Greg Burnham Sarah & Tony Lin Esther & Joel Saltzman

Marjean Kremer Amanda & Gary Wolf Alvin Salomon Viki Poole Tom Ish Shalom Shelley Rothman Branning Nancy and Albert Rosten Jill Graflund Ernie Bernhardt Emily Bernhardt Samuel A. Butcher Lynn & Vic Butcher Anne Rosen Butcher Lynn & Vic Butcher Gayle Fargotstein Max & Esta Fargotstein Leslie & Bill Fargotstein and Family Gerald A. Dortch Missy & Chuck Noon Arthur Ira Berman Sharon Berman Edward Israel Kessler Sandra Kessler & Michael Woolsey Deedee & Ron Perel Shirley Conroy Frisch Emily & Douglas Frisch Donald Ike Gronauer Bettye J Gronauer Joseph Davis Bettye J Gronauer

Mary & Hyman Weinberg Diane & Paul Mendelson Nick Ringel Wendy Anderson Bluma Fertel Wolfson Deborah & Sam Brackstone

Dolly & Steve Bromberg Jocelyn Wurzburg Bunny & Jeff Goldstein Billie & Joey Pierce Missy & Brian Lurie Ronni Kirsch Laurie Williamson Lauren & Brandon Bell Clare & Robin Clark Joann & Steve Ulrich Lisa Usdan & David Portnoy Cathy Poulin Leigh McLean Judy & Michael Edelson Sandra & Charles Marquis Mary & Aaron Kanowitz Debbie & Ron Jackson Nancy & Richard Silverman Lisa Menuskin & Neil Gibson Susan & Jim Edelman Laurie Tamm Carol Stowell

2024 YEAR END GIVING Sherry & Alan Samuels Terri & Paul Burson Judith McCown

*of blessed memory

Carole & Charles Plesofsky Lois Jacobson Andrea & Robert Kerlan Michael Wilons Robert Royal Jeff Bronze Eileen & Steve Wishnia David Sharfman Ellen Bressel Phyllis & Jay Greenberg Jan & Mark Reisman Jacqueline & Ehud Kamin Sandra & Charles Marquis Bonnie & Eliot Cohen Ellen Mezger Theresa & Aaron Prather Marcy & Michael Blen Janet & Paul Rubin Viki Poole Betsy Olim & Steve Levy Jenny & Larry Baer Mindy & West Huddleston Joann & Steve Ulrich Holly & Gary Strasberg Ryan Lubin

Kathleen Helton Margery Kerstine Alexandra Walter Marci & Geoffrey Hirsch Nancy & Gary Railenau Debbie Thacker Lynn & Jerry Eisenstatt Lisa Menuskin & Neil Gibson Jill & David Buring Deborah & Mary Ross-Renard Rochelle & Jeff Fenton Stacey & Michael Alpert Linthicum Turner Alene & Stuart Davidson Gloria & Edward Felsenthal Donald Strauss Cathy & Richard Kessler Liz Rudnick & Elton Parker Leslie & Mark Gillenson Linda Bedrin Lorraine & Bert Wolf Joyce & Fred Graflund Karin & Jeff Rubnitz Greg Graflund Helen Scheidt

New Life Outreach Ministries International(NLOMI) Peggy & L.R. Jalenak, Jr. Stanley Zitron

Gail & Norm Stern Shaun Wigington

O U R S Y M PAT H I E S ADDITIONAL D O N AT I O N S Jennifer Haas Lansky and Seth Lansky Neena Buxby Evlin & Morti Goldmint Alvin Franklin Tim Malkin Diane & Lewis Reich Barbara Mansberg Fern & William Brown Dana & Jeff Gross Yedida Lubin Laura & Russ Campbell Sondra & Myron Sokol

MONDAY · MAY 5 · 2025

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