December 2012, January 2013/Kislev, Tevet, Shevat 5773

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

chanukah

at valleyand consecration

Friday, december 14

Join tHe temPLe ceLebration

see details inside bulletinMore info on pages 2-3

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Genesis 32:4 – 36:43

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7Shabbat ServiceMusic: Cantor Yvon ShoreOneg sponsored by Jim and Cindy Cronin in honor of Ian becoming a Bar Mitzvah

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 89:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceIan Cronin, son of Cindy and Jim Croninbecomes a Bar MitzvahTorah Portion: Genesis 37:1 – 40:23

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14,CHANUKAH CELEBRATION AND CONSECRATIONFRIDAY NIGHT LIVE6:15 pm – Chanukah Dinner (for those with reservations)7:30 pm - Family Shabbat ServiceOneg Shabbat hosted by the families of the Con-secrants and Stefan Eckert in memory ofSylvia Eckert

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 159:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Genesis 41:1 – 44:17

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 7:30 PMFamily Shabbat Service

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 9:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Genesis 44:18 – 47:27

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28, 7:30 PMShabbat Service Music: Carolan Glatstein & Eric Mollo

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 299:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: 47:28 – 50:26

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 7:30 PMShabbat Service

FIRST NIGHT OF CHANUKAH

Saturday, December 8

January Service Schedule continued on page 3

DEAD SEA SCROLLS EXHIBITCincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

Sunday, December 2, at l:30 pm

$21 per person with reservations

REFORM JUDAISM’S FUTURE

with Rabbi Jan Katzew, Ph.D.Tuesdays, December 4 and ll at 7:30

CANTOR YVON SHOREDirector of Liturgical Arts, HUC-JIR

Returns for Two Shabbat ServicesFriday, December 7 at 7:30 pm

Chanukah ProgramFriday, January 25 at 7:30 pm

Shabbat Shira

FROM THE RABBI ...Sandford R. Kopnick

THE SYMBOL OF LIGHT

When we usher in Shabbat every week, we begin by kindling candles. In traditional homes, this moment is the last time light is actively brought in until the glow from the Havdalah candle on Saturday Night. The ancient Temple included an Eternal Light. Most modern synagogues (including ours) burn an eternal light as it sits perched over the Ark and above the congregation. And on Chanukah, the only true miracle described is connected to light, too.

December and January are plagued by being the darkest months of the calendar. Chanukah is in the winter month of Kislev, and the special lights of Chanukah give a glow each of the eight nights in a way that brightens the gloom of those short winter days.

It is my belief that we find Chanukah in our calendar because of the need for light. This is a very practical application for the holiday—and most of our celebrations have a pragmatic purpose. But holidays also have a spiritual element.

Light is a symbol of God’s presence. We light Shabbat Candles and bring God into the moment so hallowed by our tradition. We hang our nehr tamid Eternal Light) in our sanctuary as a way of symbolizing God’s omnipresence. It is not that God is in the light—but that we are reminded of God’s role as creator. The candles in the Chanukiyah (the menorah used for Chanukah) can serve such a purpose, too.

Chanukah is the celebration of the victory by the Maccabees over those who defiled the ancient Temple in Jerusalem. The story is devoid of a role for God. And while the mighty Judah and his warriors were inspired by their faith and serving God, Adonai does not command them to their task, nor is God quoted in the story. It is the celebration of a war triumph. It is possible that the Festival of Sukkot was celebrated during the eight-day rededication of the Temple (since the Temple was unavailable to them earlier in the fall when Sukkot was intended to be commemorated). Some scholars think that the story of the oil lasting for eight-days was a way to bring God back into the story—thus providing a miracle—an act of God—in a story that otherwise has God silent. (Sorry, Virginia!)

The actual origin of that story is irrelevant—since the symbol of light is so profound in our tradition. Perhaps this year, as each candle is kindled, a family member can identify a place where God’s light is shining. Whether that is a literal statement, and the Shabbat candles or an Eternal Light is mentioned, or the light of kindness and compas-

sion found in the souls of the rescue workers during Hurricane Sandy, seeing the light is very meaningful if we are looking for God in its brightness.

May God’s light shine upon you and all who love you and give you peace!

Have a great Chanukah.

Sandford R. Kopnick, Rabbi

CANTOR YVON SHORE RETURNS FOR TWO SHABBAT SERVICES Cantor Yvon Shore, Director of Liturgical Arts at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion will present a program about Chanukah at Services on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Can-tor Shore will join Rabbi Kopnick and Rabbinic

Intern Carolan Glatstein during the worship service, and then present a sermon in song about the Festival.

Cantor Shore will also be pres-ent on January 25 for Shabbat Shira. This Shabbat is named Shira in con-nection with the Torah portion from

Exodus also known as Miriam’s Song, or Song at the Sea. This Torah portion has its own cantillation and is written in a poetic style. This nickname has given us an opportunity to celebrate the music of our tradition.

Cantor Shore will present a sermon in song surrounding this theme. Both services begin at 7:30 p.m. and are made possible by the Robert Lanzit Adult Learning Fund.

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS OFF TO DETROIT FOR WINTER RETREAT

Our Mitzvah Corps (7th and 8th Grade program) will travel to West Bloomfield, Michigan during Martin Luther King Jr., Day weekend. While in Detroit, the students will visit the Holocaust Museum on Orchard Lake Rd., one of the first Holocaust Museums in the country, and widely considered one of the finest regional museums of its kind. Students will spend time learning about the Holocaust, Jewish identity, and more. There will be visits to Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, among the largest Reform Congregations in the country, and an NBA game between the Detroit Pistons and the Boston Celtics. Students will be accompanied by Rabbi Kopnick, Rabbinic Intern Carolan Glatstein, and college students.

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLEA SPECIAL THANK YOU

Send your reservation/check tothe Temple office

JANUARY RELIGIOUS SERVICESMusic: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer

SATURDAY, JANUARY 59:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Genesis Exodus 1:1 – 6:1

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 FAMILY SHABBAT6:15 pm – Tot Shabbat Service7:30 pm – Family ServiceMusic: David Snyder

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 9:30 am – Torah Study 10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Exodus 6:2 – 9:35

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 7:30 PMShabbat Service Music: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer

SATURDAY, JANUARY 199:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Exodus 10:1 – 13:16

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25, 7:30 PM.Shabbat Shira Service featuring a sermon in song with Cantor Shore

SATURDAY, JANUARY 269:30 am – Torah Study10:30 am – Shabbat ServiceTorah Portion: Exodus 13:17 – 17:16

DOWNTOWNMONDAYS, DECEMBER 3, JANUARY 7

at the office of Jon Hoffheimer in the Mercantile Building

Rabbi Kopnick guides a discussion based on current events, recent sociological studies,

resolutions or official positions of the Union for Reform Judaism

TEMPLEMONDAYS, DECEMBER 10, JANUARY 14

chanukah at valleyFriday, december 14 , 2012

Dinner - 6:15 pm (Reservations Required)7:30 pm - Shabbat Service

Dinner of Chicken, Latkes and more! Bring your menorah to light at your table!

COST: $1-$18/per person depending on what you wish to afford (and l/2 the amount for ages 3-12)

You are asked to set your own dinner cost which we hope will encourage everyone to participate!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------chanukah dinner december 14, 2012 reservation Form

Name ____________________________________________________

______Adults_______No. of Children (12 and under) _____ No of Children under 3 (free)We wish to order a vegetarian meal _______ (how many?)

Amount Enclosed _________________

Please send reservation form to the Temple office, 145 Springfield Pike, 45215 by December 11

Kindergarteners and children who are new to our Religious School will participate in Consecration during our Friday night Chanukah celebration. During the service, these students will be called to the bimah, and receive a blessing. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service hosted by the families of the Consecrants in honor of this special occa-sion. Please join us for this moving ceremony as our young Religious School students formally start their Jewish education.

ALEXIS AMANNdaughter of Jill and Michael Amann

granddaughter of Sally and Ernie Waxman

AARON FESTEINSTEINson of Rachel and Rob Festenstein

grandson of Ricki and Stuart Hodesh

MAYA KAPLANdaughter of Jessica and Andrew Kaplan

DONNIE KAPLANson of Randi and Brian Kaplan

MAYA KLOTZdaughter of Melissa and Jeremy Klotzgranddaughter of Bill and Rita Clark

OZ KNARRson of Jason and Jennifer Knarr

grandson of Andrea and David Knarr

SAMANTHA PINSKYdaughter of Michelle and Howard Pinksy

ELI ROSENFIELDson of Karen and Ben Rosenfield

AARON SCHNEIDER son of Allison and Phil Schneider

AVI SCHNEIDERson of Kara and Aron Schneider

ANNA SCHRAGERdaughter of Martin Schrager and Kathy Klein

MILES SPIELERson of Elliot and Helen Spieler

CHARLIE STEEDson of Michelle and David Steed

CONSECRATION TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER 14 DURING CHANUKAH CELEBRATION

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL?

Alison Weikel,Director of eDUcAtion

Tzedakah Update:

Don’t forget to send a bit of change or even a dol-lar to RS each week with your child. We collect tzedakah money throughout the year and our teachers talk about the importance of this basic Jewish value. Consider allowing your children to earn a bit of money and then bring some for tzedakah.

In response to the recent super storm on the east coast, we are donating tzedakah money collected in December to the Union of Reform Judaism’s relief fund to aid West End Temple in Neponsit, NY. West End Temple is a Reform congregation in the Rockaways section of Queens with a connection to Cincinnati. West End’s rabbi, Rabbi Marjorie Slome, is a native of Cincinnati and also a UC graduate. Emily Walsh (daughter of our administrator Wendy Walsh and Assistant Director of Education at B’nai Jeshurun on the Upper West Side of Manhattan) has been leading relief efforts where members of her congregation are helping Rabbi Slome and the West End Temple.

Here is a link to an article about West End Temple after the storm: http://tinyurl.com/b6o7xm7

Here is a map to show you where West End Temple is located.

Our wonderful teachers and madrichim have been creating meaningful learning experiences with your children. Here is a sampling of what is happening in all the classes:

PreK— weekly additions to the mitzvah tree, 7 days of Creation art, Shabbat mobiles and take home Havdalah bags Kindergarten- Jewish Show and Tell during which students bring something Jewish and meaningful from home to share with their classmates, arks to hold Consecration torahs, alef-bet yoga 1st grade—K’tonton (Jewish Tom Thumb) stories and dolls, kid-friendly 10 Commandments, and mitzvot 2nd grade- discussing and acting out the weekly torah portion, Jewish symbols and holidays 3rd grade—discovering and discussing what is most important about our Jewish holidays, learning the letters and sounds of the Hebrew alef-bet 4th grade—who were the Prophets and how do they relate to our own lives?, Hebrew reading and vo-cabulary 5th grade—studying Israel, planning and brainstorming a book detailing Jewish life cycle events, Hebrew reading and prayers from the Shabbat morning service 6th grade—American Jewish History, practicing reading fluency and vocabulary in Hebrew with prayers from the Shabbat morning service Valley Temple Mitzvah Corps (7th and 8th grades)—understanding our responsibility to those within our temple community and to others in the larger community

LEARNING AND GIVING IN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Religious School dates for December and January:

Sundays TuesdaysDecember 2, 9*, 16** December 4, 11, 18January 13, 27 January 8, 15, 22, 29

* 11:45 AM—Chanukah candle lighting with songs from our Chanukah Band** 11:45 AM- Chanukah assembly featuring the Chanukah Band and our madrichim (teaching as-sistants)

All-School Shabbat Family Dinners

January 11, 2013: 6:15 PM Tot Shabbat Service 6:45 PM All-School Dinner hosted by PreK, K & 1st grade 7:30 PM Shabbat Family ServiceFebruary 8, 2013: 6:30 PM All-School Dinner hosted by 7th and 8th grade 7:30 PM Shabbat Family Service

Upcoming Family Education

January 27, 2013: 6th grade from 9:45 AM-11:15 AM 2nd grade from 11:00 AM- noon

YOgA WitH HOlliE J. NESBitt FROM littlE YOgA SuNSHiNE

January 27 following RS

Pizza will be servedContact Jessica Wagner for more information

SAVE THE DATES...

The holidays are fast approaching! A great gift idea is a gift card - and you can get them through our Sisterhood! There are many vendors to choose from, and both the Temple and Sisterhood benefit by receiving a percentage of what is sold! (A reminder that IRS regulations require us to tell you this is not tax-deductible.) Thank you to Cindy Cronin for coordinating this!

And speaking of Chanukah, thank you Jessica Wagner for coordinating a successful Chai Life Chanukah card making event! On November 11, several Chai Life members made beautiful and creative Chanukah cards for the elderly, and I think all the kids had a blast!

We are looking for volunteers for gift wrapping December 24 at Barnes & Noble in Kenwood, Fields Ertel and Newport on the Levee locations. This is a fun fundraiser that also gives an opportunity to get to know fellow Temple members you may not have yet met! Anyone interested, please contact Jan Goldstein.

Women of Reform Judaism had their annual meeting this year in Detroit, MI. Our own Jan Goldstein & Jenny Broh attended, and found the experience uplifting & fulfilling. One topic that was discussed is the Fried Leadership Conference, which is January 25-27 at the Westin in Cincinnati. This is open to any women and includes workshops and training to improve leadership skills. Please contact Jan Goldstein for more information.

If you would like to give to a family that is being helped by Jewish Family Services this year, please contact Elizabeth Woosley. She will get you the information you need to give to someone less fortunate this holiday season.

Anyone interested in joining Sisterhood is welcome to attend any of our meetings - many friendships have developed as a result of Sisterhood, and it’s a great way to meet new people and have some “girl time”!

Upcoming Sisterhood dates are: December 9, January 13, February 3, March 10, April 21 & May 12. We will also meet on February 10 to bake Hamantaschen - YUM!

Looking forward to seeing you at some meetings!

B’Shalom,

Susan Elgowsky Sisterhood Recording Secretary

Susan

PURCHASE GIFT CARDSAND HELP SISTERHOOD RAISE FUNDS

Purchase gift cards for hundreds of stores and restaurants through Sisterhood. You will be participating in a fundraiser WITH NO ADDITIONAL MONEY out of your pocket! Your regular shopping and dining will help Sisterhood support Temple dinners, Religious School, and camp scholarships.

Visit valleytemple.com for an order form for a list of retailers and restaurants.

Please contact Cindy Cronin at ValleyWRJ@val-leytemple.com for more information or to place an order. (A reminder that IRS regulations require us to tell you this is not tax-deductible.)

HELP US BAKE HAMANTASCHEN!

SuNDAY, FEBRuARY 10 At 10 AM—No Experience Necessary

12 Noon-2 PM - Chai life HAMANtASCHEN BAKiNg

Stay for lunch immediately following RS

and bake with your kids $5/child $10 max per family

Hamantaschen will be used for the Purim dinner and Religious

School Carnivalas well as our members in need of

cheer

GIFT WRAP AT BARNES & NOBLE

Monday, December 24

It’s easy, fun and helps raise funds for Sisterhood

In the past we have raised approx $1,000 by gift wrapping for tips -- help us do this again!

Anyone can wrap (16 and up)

Please volunteer to work at one of the three Barnes & Noble locations: Fields Ertel, Kenwood or Newport on the Levee. Contact Jan Goldstein at Valleywrj@valleytemple.com or call 761-3555

Jerry Newfarmer & Amy Paul 01/01/2001Jules & Sandra Saslow 01/02/1993Don & Cheryl Moeller 01/03/1998Robert & Rheda Harris 01/04/1953MaryAnne & Larry Wiggins 01/17/1979Ron & Barbara Stern 01/25/1969Ron & Sharon Ran 01/26/

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES

Laurie Marks 12/01Robert Harris 12/01Karin Gelfand O’Neill 12/01Corey Denham 12/03Isaac Aaron Newman 12/03Scot Krumbein 12/04Michael R. Bluestein 12/04Randy Russell 12/04Maxwell Huseman 12/07Rachel Ran 12/08Judy Silverman 12/09Barbara Stewart 12/12Lawrence Nagler 12/12Micah Nourie 12/13Helen Spieler 12/13Howard Pinsky 12/14Leonard Zwick 12/14Andrew Amann 12/14Alexander Spohr 12/15Rachel Stewart 12/15Jeffrey Garfield 12/15Jean Amber 12/17Dianne Rabe 12/17Kathy Schlaeger 12/17Brian Kaplan 12/18Francesca Miles 12/18Tom Wertheimer 12/18Sally Waxman 12/19Robert Hiller 12/19Harrison Knarr 12/20Michael Amann 12/20Joanne Cohen 12/21Donald Pollack 12/22Matthew Silverstein 12/22Lily Liebman 12/26Alan Schneider 12/27Emma Heines 12/28Sydney Dornheggen 12/28Carol Spritzer 12/28Daniel Valentini 12/29Melissa Klotz 12/29Barbara Morgenstern 12/29Mae Cohen 12/30Leah Joos 12/31

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS

Andy & Kim Stark 12/06/1997Jody & Kent Finley 12/08/1984Cathy & Jim Cryder 12/15/1979Bradley & Karen McClelland 12/16/1995Alan & Margie Schneider 12/18/1965Arn & Sue Bortz 12/22/1979Robert & Clare Deutsch 12/22/1991Michael & Rose Apseloff 12/26/1971Lynn & Tom Wertheimer 12/27/1964Mike & Jessica Wagner 12/28/2002Leon & Judy Silverman 12/30/1979Andrew & Susan Spohr 12/30/1989

DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS

Jacob Clark 01/01Brian Sefferino 01/02Sarah Sterner 01/02William Clark 01/03Marcia Dempsey 01/03Leon Silverman 01/04Bryce Green 01/06Carol Kramberg-Walker 01/06Rachel Schwartzman 01/06Bernice Pollack 01/08Susan Price 01/09Joseph Cochran 01/11Susan Trenkamp 01/12Richard Kuhr 01/12Michael Mannheimer 01/12Erika Hecht 01/14Monica Valentini 01/15Grant Dornheggen 01/15Aubrey Herman 01/15Thomas Sherman 01/16Judy McKinney 01/16Jillian Nagler 01/17Elliot Spieler 01/18Jim Cronin 01/19Andrea Beck 01/20Michael Green 01/21Stan Shuck 01/22Cindi Miller 01/22Randi Solomon 01/23Janelle Gelfand 01/24Tom Enneking 01/25Mindy Sefferino 01/26Daryl Perry 01/27Eli Cogan 01/28Jessica Kaplan 01/30MaryAnne Wiggins 01/30Susan Levy 01/31

MEN’S CLUB

The Men’s Club is back! The first meeting of the Men’s club was held on Tuesday October 23rd at Valley Temple. Pizza and soda were served. There was a great turnout from Temple members, 14 in all. Special thanks go out to President Sam Lobar, who organized the meeting, as well as who coordinated the pizza. Ivan Tamarkin was very helpful in providing previous Men’s club experience, of which we hope to build on, and Jeff Schlaeger did a great job of taking the notes.

During the meeting it was decided that the following people would play a leadership role for the 2012-2013 year. President - Sam Lobar Vice President - Scott Steinberg Secretary - Len Elgowsky Treasurer - Elliot Spieler

The Men’s Club reviewed the previous events of bowling, August picnic, and the High Holy Days participation. Membership dues for joining the Men’s Club will be $36. A membership application is now available. The Men’s Club is in the planning stages for the next social event for some time in January. More details will follow next month!

Regards, Len Elgowsky, Secretary

Men’s Club MeMbership 2012-2013

Welcome to Valley Temple Men’s Club! We continue to have a terrific year planned with lots of events for everyone, and look forward to you joining your organization. (This form is also available on the website.)

Name:_____________________________ _____ Address:_________________________________ Primary phone___________________________ Secondary phone:_________________________ Primary email:____________________________

i would like to help with the following: ______Host an Event ______Organize a Program of My Choice _____ Organize a Fundraising Program

My interests include (circle all that apply): ____Fundraising ____Social ____Action

MISHEBERACH

MAZAL TOV

Please return this form, along with your check for $36 made out to Valley Temple Men’s Club and send to the Temple office, 145 Springfield Pike, Cinti, OH 45215

Marsha and Dick Kuhr on the marriage of the daughter, Michelle to Scott Nacheman Cindy and Jim Cronin on the Bar Mitzvah of their son, Ian Philip and Melissa Hoffheimer, Debbie and Craig Hoffheimer, and Minette Hoffheimer on the birth of their son, grandson and great grandson, Arthur David Hoff-heimer.

LAURA BEASLEYZACHARY GREEN

Helen Waits on the death of her sister, Mary Lou Marks Loyanich Helen Waits on the death of her brother-in-law, Peter-Paul Loyanich Kara Schneider on the death of her grandfather, Joel Head Daniel Perlmutter on the death of his grandmother, Dorothy Perlmutter Christy Goldner on the death of her mother

DECEMBER 31 IS APPROACHING A reminder that December 31 is quickly approaching. Payment of your contributions, endow-ment fund, etc. by then would be beneficial to the Temple and may be advantageous to your tax situation. Please consult your tax advisor regarding this.

If you bank online, you may wish to add Temple to your list of payees.

OUR SYMPATHY

FAMILY BOWL-A-THON TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR SANDY VICTIMS

Join Rabbi Sandford and Alex Kopnick as they challenge you to a bowl-a-thon to help raise money for Victims of Hurricane Sandy. We have lanes reserved at Brentwood Bowl, 9176 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45231 (513) 671-7222 and will be arriving there after Religious School on Sunday, December

9, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.

Here’s how it will work. Participants are in teams of two—a parent (or grandparent) and child (under age 18). A $40 registration fee per team is expected. This will include shoes, two games of bowling, and a light pizza lunch. Teams are asked to get sponsors so we can provide additional funds for our donation. It is suggested that teams ask non-participating family members and friends to sponsor them between $.01 and .15/pin—so that if the combined score of the team is 300 for both games, the sponsor will pay between $3.00 and $45.00 depending on the amount.

Teams can also be mixed doubles—meaning a male and female per team—if you wish to participate without having a school-aged child on your team. Ac-complished bowlers are encouraged to participate with heavy sponsorship from unsuspecting friends!

If you would like to participate, please send your registration fee to the Temple as soon as possible. You can download a sponsor form from the Temple website at www.valleytemple.com The team with highest scores will help Rabbi Kopnick decide where to send the proceeds—and get bragging rights until next year. Our Goal is to make a minimum donation of $500, which means we need at least 20 teams!!

Help us with the mitzvah of helping those in need—and let’s knock down some pins!

BRYNA SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL ONEG & HOSPITALITY FUND In memory of J.I.Fleischer; from Joan F. Reckseit

ESTILLE WIGSER FLOWER FUNDIn memory of Thomas S. Benjamin; from Lois G. Benjamin

LOUISE MARKS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDIn memory of Mary Lou Loyanich, from Peggy Barrett

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND In memory of Hilda Price & Harvey Price; from Sue & Jay PriceIn memory of Nathan Mitman; from Diane & Ken MitmanIn memory of Dorothy Perlmutter; from Arlene & Barry Goldhoff

SEINSHEIMER MUSIC FUNDIn memory of Harold Rosenbaum: from Jan Rosenbaum Sass’s co-workers at CincyTechIn memory of Dr. Julien E. Benjamin; from Lois Benjamin & Sons

Sustaining the Generations ...

4th, 5th, 6th Grade Retreatat Goldman Union Camp

November 2-4, 2012

CHANUKAH MENORAH LIGHTING AT CINCINNATI ZOO

THANK YOU TOOUR RAKE DAY VOLUNTEERS

Join Rabbi Kopnick and Temple membersas we host a city wide Menorah Lighting

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13

at 7:30 PM

CINCINNATI ZOO

Location: Peace Garden

Limited free tickets available from the Temple officeor you can use your Zoo membership.

Sandford R. Kopnick, Rabbi Solomon T. Greenberg, Rabbi Emeritus Carolan Glatstein, Rabbinic Intern Wendy Walsh, Temple Administrator Alison Weikel, Director of Education Craig Hoffheimer, President Laura Beasley, Sandy Hatfield, Dianne Rabe Presidium, Women of Reform JudaismSam Lobar, Men’s Club President

513-761-3555WEB SITE: www.valleytemple.com E-MAIL: wendy@valleytemple.com or use links at valleytemple.com

145 Springfield Pike Cincinnati, OH 45215

Information inside the bulletin

“iF not now, wHen?”

BOWL-THON TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS

Sunday, December 9 at 12:30 pm

at Brentwood Bowl, Winton Road

HeLP oUr neiGHbors ceLebrate

Food driVeFiLL yoUr Grocery cart

witH cans oF Green beans

Bring Donations to Temple Lobby. They will be given to The Valley Interfaith Food and Clothing

Center for their holiday program