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SEPTEMBER 2012 ELUL 5772 /TISHREI 5773 VOLUME 47 NO. 3

See High Holy Day Schedule on page 16

September 2012 www.templeshalomdallas.org

6:30pm Friday Services

are preceded by a

6:00pm Wine & Cheese Reception.

SHABBAT SERVICES

SATURDAY September 1

10:30AM Bar Mitzvah: Ethan Kaye, son of Shannon & Alan Kaye

Sanctuary

10:30AM Morning Worship Epstein Chapel

FRIDAY

September 7 Ki Tavo / Deut. 26:1 - 27:10

6:30PM - Service Epstein Chapel

Followed by Summer@Shalom Family Game Night


10:30AM - Morning Worship Epstein Chapel

4:00PM Munchkins Minyan Learning Center

FRIDAY September 14

Nitzavim / Deut. 29:9 - 30:14 6:30PM - Service Epstein Chapel

6:30PM Blue Jean Shabbat Boardroom

SATURDAY

September 15 10:30AM - Morning Worship

Epstein Chapel

FRIDAY September 21

Vayelech / Deut. 29:9 - 30:14 6:30PM - Service Epstein Chapel



5:00PM Bat Mitzvah: Rosalie Kurtin, daughter of Karen & Steve Kurtin

offsite

FRIDAY September 28

Ha’azinu / Deut. 32:1 - 52 6:30PM - Service Epstein Chapel

SATURDAY

September 29 10:30AM - Bar Mitzvah: Ari Aronoff,

son of Cris & David Aronoff Sanctuary


September B’nei Mitzvah

Rosalie Kurtin daughter of Karen & Steve Kurtin Date: September 22 School: Frankford Middle School Mitzvah Project: Joined National Charity League and through it volunteered at the Plano Komen Race for the Cure, Operation Kindness and made blankets for children who are victims of fire and domestic abuse. Hobbies: Solar Chelsea Soccer Club member, school orchestra and National Charity League.

We want to honor the mitzvah work in which our B’nei Mitzvah

students are engaged. Each month we include any in-

formation we have received from that month’s families.

Ethan Kaye son of Shannon & Alan Kaye Date: September 1 School: Parkhill Jr. High Mitzvah Project: Requesting that friends and family make donations to the SPCA of Texas instead of gifts so that he can help animals in need across North Texas. Hobbies: Boy Scouts and playing the trumpet in the school band.

Ari Aronoff son of Cris & David Aronoff Date: September 29 School: Cobb Middle School Mitzvah Project: Working with his family and Frisco residents to build Hope Park, a park for children of all abilities and ages near Frisco Commons. Ari has assisted with its design and fundraising. For more information, see www.HopeParkFrisco.org. Hobbies: Tennis, computer games, and playing with his dogs, Samy and Shrimpy.


I Was Just Thinking...I Was Just Thinking...I Was Just Thinking...I Was Just Thinking... An early Shanah Tovah to you and your family. I pray this year of 5773 will be a good year for you and yours and that s w ee t nes s , hea l t h and happiness shine brightly in what is sometimes an otherwise dark and uncertain world. As we greet each other at Temple or in other places as the

new year approaches, we offer to our friends a “Shanah Tovah! - a good year.” Interestingly enough, we say Shanah Tovah in the Hebrew but wish people a “Happy New Year” in English. I often wonder why the Jewish salutation at the start of the year is “Shanah Tovah - a Good Year”. In our secular calendar we wish everyone Happy New Year. Why don’t we do the same for the Jewish year? Is there something different about wishing for good rather than wishing for happy? What is it really we are wishing for when we wish for happiness or goodness? Think of the different phrases using happy or good. Happy birthday! Why not good birthday? Have a good week! Or more politely, Good Day! Why not have a h a p p y w e e k ? Interestingly we offer a “Good Shabbes!” (as my Bubbe used to say it!) or in Hebrew a “Shabbat Shalom”, but not a happy Shabbat. While we do say, “Chag Sameach!” roughly “Happy Holidays” for the Jewish festivals, the word “sameach” is better translated as “joyful” which I suggest to you is not the same as happiness. So what’s going on? What is Judaism trying to teach us by using Shanah Tovah – a Good Year?

I believe the answer lies in the opening chapters of Torah, in the creation story where the canvas of the world is being painted upon with the Divine brush. Finally, after all of creation had been finished, the Torah tells us that God rested on the seventh day and declared it holy. So in a sense, God created a space to appreciate the work of creation. Thank God for that!! But the adjective that God uses to describe creation is so important. God doesn’t describe God’s own work as “stupendous” or “fantastic” (my preferred adjective) or “wonderful” or “A+” and certainly does not use the word “happy”. No, the word God uses to describe all of creation – “good”.

The highest attainable adjective bestowed by God is not happy, but good. Incredible!

I further believe that the juxtaposition of the declaring the seventh day holy and the calling of creation good is no mistake or accident. And therein lies the answer. Our call to goodness is a call to holiness. When we wish someone a “good year” what we are really doing is hoping that their year is filled with moments of holiness, moments of Godly encounters, moments of imitating God’s actions. What we wish for is that their year is filled with meaning, with experiences that help to make our world a better and brighter place.

As George Bernard Shaw wrote, “This is the true joy of life. The being used for a

purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. The being a force of nature instead of a feverish and selfish clod of ailments and grieving senses complaining that the world will not devote itself to

making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and that as long as I live it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die. For the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I

have got to hold up for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

Armed with the wishes from others to make this place better, we can go out into the world to face the daunting challenges that we, our families and those we know, as well as those we have yet to encounter, experience every day and make the world less scary, less uncertain and definitely more holy – and thereby making the world, as God described it, “Very Good”.

Don’t get me wrong – I am all for being happy. I believe in the power of positive thinking and feeling moments of joy. But Judaism asks us to transcend our own desires for personal happiness as first and foremost and to try to work on making the good/holy happen for others. When that happens we will have not only a good year, but I am sure a sweet one as well. Good luck! And may you and yours have a good, meaningful and holy year.

Rabbi Andrew Paley [email protected]

Our call to goodness is a call to holiness. When we wish someone a “good year” what we are really doing is hoping that their year is filled with moments of holiness, moments of Godly encounters, moments of imitating God’s actions. What we wish for is that their year is filled with meaning, with experiences that help to make our world a better and brighter place.


Worship Committee

The Worship Committee provides a forum for discussion of worship and observance between the Clergy and the Congregation. We invite and encourage your suggestions and questions. Meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month. All congregants are invited to attend. If you would like to bring a matter before the committee, you must contact the committee before the specific meeting to gain approval for the agenda item.

If you would like to attend, have suggestions, or have questions, please contact us at

[email protected].

From The President

August 2012 brought typical Dallas summer heat. It also brought Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, to Dallas where he led and participated in our Temple Board of Trustees’ meeting. What was initially planned as a “virtual” interaction with Rabbi Jacobs changed when he was able to alter his travel schedule and asked if he could visit in person with the Temple Executive Committee and the Board. Of course, his offer was accepted and what an honor and a treat it was for us to hear from him, speak with him and learn from him. He shared his vision of the URJ as a rabbi with 30 years of congregational experience and emphasized the need for continued change and growth, individually, congregationally, and as a union of almost 900 Reform congregations in North America. His

enthusiasm, wisdom and passion was inspiring and I sincerely look forward to a time he can return to Dallas to share his insight with our entire congregation. On behalf of the entire congregation, it was my honor to thank him for taking the time and making the effort to join us.

August also brought our extended family and many friends to Dallas as our daughter, Lauren, became a Bat Mitzvah. I mention this because it is rather unusual that a Temple President gets to share the bima with his/her child for this simcha. What makes it even more unusual is that my two predecessors, Steve Enda and Meredith Richardson, were able to do the same with their daughters. What a joy, honor and blessing!

September brings the High Holy Days. I look forward to seeing you and your families as we welcome in the new year together, as a holy community.

October 7 will be the Temple’s Food Truck Palooza! Please join us as we host selected Dallas area food trucks at Temple from 11:00am - 700pm. Invite friends and relatives to what will be a fun way to enjoy a wide variety of great food. Then join us inside for our Simchat Torah service to make a fantastic day complete.

October’s Temple Golf Tournament is taking place October 15th at Honors Golf Club. Sponsorships, player-spots and volunteer opportunities are available for this significant Temple fund-raiser. Please contact James Bier at [email protected] or Mark Fishkind at [email protected] to find your place with this event.

We have great things happening at Temple Shalom. Read through the newsletter, find a class, volunteer opportunity, council, committee or auxiliary group to connect with our Temple community and COME GROW WITH US!

Sincerely, Aric L. Stock President

JCC 16th Annual Film Festival

September 6-29

Movies held at various locations.

Sign up at the Jewish Community Center’s front desk

by Monday, August 27 to take advantage of advance

ticket prices. Season subscriptions $95/person, per

screening: $10/person ($15 opening night screening

with dessert reception).

Tickets sold the night of a screening are an additional

$2.

Join us at the Angelika Plano at 9:00pm on the

September 15 for the Dallas premiere of My

Australia, co-sponsored by Temple Shalom!

Tickets usually sell out, so purchase your tickets

NOW!! Go to www.jccdallas.org for information.


Constitution Evolution

Last month, we as a congregation reviewed Article II of the constitution, and we thank you for all your thoughtful comments and input. The Board will be considering Article II at its September Board meeting. This month, as we continue the evolution of our constitution, we look at Article IX, which addresses congregational meetings. Currently the Article reads as follows:

MEETINGS Section 1. The annual meeting of the Congregation shall be held in the month of May. At this meeting, reports shall be submitted by the President, by the Senior Rabbi and by any auxiliaries or committees as scheduled by the Board of Trustees. In addition, an annual budget of the Congregation for the coming fiscal year shall be approved by majority vote of the voting members of the Congregation present at the annual meeting at which a quorum is present. Every member of the Congregation shall be notified of the meeting and the location thereof by mail at least twenty one days prior to the meeting date.

Section 2. Special meetings of the Congregation may be called by the President, or at the request of a majority of the Board of Trustees, or on written application of at least twenty five regular members of the Congregation. The call for a special meeting shall set forth the purpose of the meeting and written notice thereof shall be mailed to all members at least seven days prior to the time of such meeting; no business shall be transacted except that specified in the call.

Section 3. The number of voting members of the Congregation constituting a quorum at meetings of the Congregation shall be equal to five percent (5%) of the number of eligible voting member units of the Congregation, as most recently determined by the Secretary of the Congregation in accordance with Article 3. For example, if the number of units of regular membership of the Congregation is 1,000, 50 (5% of 1,000) voting members must be present at a Congregation meeting to constitute a quorum at such meeting.

As this Article addresses congregational meetings, we want your opinion on whether we can change the title to “congregational meetings” for this article. Additionally, there are several congregational decisions that some believe should require more than a simple majority who show up at a meeting (like to merge the congregation with another temple or to sell the building). In particular, the following additional section is presented to you for comment and consideration:

Section 4. For the Congregation to undertake any of the following acts, a vote of not less than two-thirds of at least thirty-five percent of the Congregants then in good standing, as defined in Article V hereof, shall be required: (i) relocation of the Congregation from 6930 Alpha Road, Dallas, Texas to another permanent location; (ii) sale or long term lease of the property or building at 6930 Alpha Road, Dallas, Texas; (iii) incurring indebtedness of a cumulative principal equal to or in excess of fifty percent of the budgeted, annual revenue of the Congregation at the time the indebtedness is incurred; (iv) de-affiliation with, or withdrawal of the Congregation from, Reform Judaism or the URJ; (v) merger of the Congregation with any other group, congregation or religious organization; (vi) dissolution of the Congregation; (vii) execution of any employment contract for a primary term exceeding ten years; or (viii) amendment to or suspension of this Article.

Finally, we want your opinion about including electronic mail as a form of giving notice for board meetings, which saves the temple postage and could be used to send out information more quickly. The proposal might be something added to Section 1 such as “The term ‘mail’ throughout this constitution shall be defined to include but not be limited to postal or electronic mail.” Those that have stated they prefer to receive their newsletter via U.S. Postal Service could continue to receive their notices the same way, but it would give temple the option to save money for others.

We want and need your feedback. Do you think we should keep the original Article IX as is? Do you like or object to the proposed alternative version/additions? Do you have any grammatical or substantive suggestions for improving either version or a completely different version you would like to propose?

Please email your thoughts and suggestions to Dennis Eichelbaum at [email protected], who will share your suggestions with the Board.

Thank you and Chag Sameach,

Aric L. Stock, Temple President Dennis Eichelbaum, Vice President


FOOD TRUCK PALOOZA

OCTOBER 7, 2012

11:00am - 7:00pm

Admission is $5 (free for children 3 and under)

with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the North Texas Food Bank.

Save the date! All are invited to attend Temple Shalom's Food Truck Palooza! Enjoy DFW’s

best food trucks which will include Easy Slider, Good Karma Kitchen, Crazy Fish, Enticed,

Butcher's Son, Gandolfo's, Nammi, Ruthie's, Simcha Catering's K-Wheelz, Coolhaus,

Potato-Potahto, and Trailer Cakes. Live music from Rodney Patterson, Vic Duncan, David

Welek and more will enhance your dining experience throughout the day. Wine and beer for

purchase, free kids’ zone including three bounce houses and face painting, on-going raffles and

other surprises await you! No pets please.


High Holy Day Worship is High Drama—Witness the New Ritual! Synagogue worship as we practice it today is nothing less than a theatrical

experience. Based on writings found in the Bible, the Talmud and by the Roman-

Jewish historian Josephus, we know that by the time the Temple in Jerusalem was

established there was a Kohen, a high priest, who directed the ritual. His assistants,

the Levites, played musical instruments and sang the Psalms at specific times during

the worship services. The Kohen would recite the 10 commandments, the Levites

with the Kohen would perform “call and response” prayers leading up to the main

spectacle, the sacrifice of animals, to ask for forgiveness or to ask for a good crop or

the recovery of an ill loved one. Finally the Kohen would bless the throngs gathered

with the “Priestly Benediction.”

This “high theatre” has continued to this day. In orthodox shuls the chazzan (cantor) leads the worship,

the choir and congregation now sing the call and response and the rabbi blesses the people with the

“Priestly Benediction.” The chazzan wears a robe, a tallit and a special head-covering called a mitre. The

rabbi wears one as well. The chazzan faces away from the congregation to the east, along with the

congregation. There is choreography called davening: bowing at the Bar’chu, at the beginning of the

T’fillah section; up on toes three times during the K’dusha. There is even a major “theatrical event” during

the High Holy Days: a re-enactment of the Mishnaic description of what happened after the Kohen went

into the holiest part of the Temple where the tablets of the 10 commandments once were kept; where God

Almighty dwelled.

“When the priests and the people who stood in the Temple court heard the High Priest utter God’s holy

and awesome Name, they fell upon their faces and, prostrate, exclaimed: Blessed is God’s glorious

kingdom forever and ever!” (Gates of Repentance, p. 424)

In an ultra-orthodox shul everyone who is able re-enacts this event by prostrating themselves as the

description is read. In a conservative synagogue, the cantor and the rabbi re-enact this event but in a

Reform Temple it is rare to see this drama take place, although I did hear from several colleagues that

they perform this ritual. I did it when I was the cantor serving my first pulpit. It was incredibly meaningful

to me and made a dramatic statement for the congregation regarding the sanctity of the day.

Now, I am going to perform this ritual as I serve my last pulpit. Rabbi Brant Rosen, Rabbi of the Jewish

Reconstructionist Congregation in Evanston, Illinois wrote that, “It is truly the most universally humbling of

gestures – a simple yet profound way to empty one’s ego and recognize the existence in the universe of a

power greater than oneself.”

I hope that as you witness this ritual, you will also recognize the awesomeness of the Holy Days and

feel the presence of the power that is God.

Jan and I wish all of you a very Happy New Year.

L’shanah Tovah Tika-tei-mu-

May you and your family be sealed in the Book of Life.

Cantor Don Alan Croll

[email protected]

Cantor Search Committee

The Congregational Application for Placement was posted

on August 9th. It is posted on a web site accessible only to

cantors. Since the vast majority of our potential candidates

are currently serving as cantors, it is unlikely we will receive

any resumes until after the High Holy Days. We have not

received any as of this writing.

Youth Choir Calling everyone third grade and up! It’s never too

late to join the Youth Choirs, Shir Joy and Kol

Shalom!! During Religious School, we rehearse

from Noon - 1:00pm in the Sanctuary. You don’t

have to know Hebrew. Parents: call Cantor Croll

for further information, 972-661-1810 x201.


B’nai Mitzvah Revolution: An Exciting Opportunity

The journey of Jewish learning is an ongoing, ever-expanding one that is at

times thrilling, sometimes uncertain, but always valuable.

Our congregation has been invited to participate in a Hebrew Union College/

Union for Reform Judaism co-sponsored program called The B’nai Mitzvah

Revolution (BMR). The BMR program is a pilot program of the URJ Campaign

for Youth Engagement and is designed to address the issues of continued

youth engagement before, during and after the Bar/Bat Mitzvah experience.

We know how important this moment is in the lives of our families. We also recognize that there

is a decline in students continuing their Jewish education after Bar/Bat Mitzvah. The BMR seeks

to turn that statistic around. (For more information regarding dropout rates, please see the

following article at http://reformjudaismmag.org/Articles/index.cfm?id=1538.) After discussing

this opportunity with Rabbi Paley and our Temple leadership, we have accepted the invitation

and are preparing to join several other Reform congregations in this exciting process.

The B’nai Mitzvah revolution is a process of discovery, a process of thoughtful learning about

what Bar/Bat Mitzvah has been, is and could be. While we engage in this exciting discovery, we

will be continuing our Bar and Bat Mitzvah program in its current form.

It is also very important to note that a Shabbat service in which a child becomes a Bar/Bat

Mitzvah will always be a part of our Temple Shalom experience.

During this process, we will be looking closely at our Hebrew curriculum and whether it helps

create meaningful B’nai Mitzvah experiences. We will be looking closely at our B’nai Mitzvah

process – including the Family Retreat and the Parent Orientation – to determine whether it helps

to create meaningful experiences. We will be thoughtfully and intentionally examining what

makes this experience meaningful for all of our congregants.

This program is designed to guide our congregation through the conversations about what is

meaningful for our students, families and members. It is a guided journey that will help us look

deeply at what we can be doing to create more meaningful experiences that connect our families

more deeply to our Jewish community with the end goal being a deeper and greater connection

to our congregation.

We have formed a task force with members of the congregation from all ages and walks of life.

As we move through this process, I know we will be seeking your input. I invite you to call me at

972.661.1362 ext. 213, stop by my office or arrange a time when we can further discuss this

program. I would love to have a conversation with you about this meaningful and holy work in

which we are all engaged.

For more information, you can also go to BnaiMitzvahRevolution.org.

Shana Tova u’metukah,

Debbie Massarano

Director of Lifelong Learning [email protected]

Lifelong Learning Council


Upcoming Events:

Sept. 9 - Opening Day of Religious

School, Melton Mini-School,

Bagels & Bible

Sept. 12 - Opening Day of Next Dor

and L’dor Vador

Sept. 23 - 1st Grade Education Day

Sept. 30 - Decorate the Sukkah during class


The Florence Melton

Mini-School

Returns to

Temple Shalom!!

The hugely popular Florence Melton Mini School returns to Temple Shalom in the coming school year. This adult learning opportunity will be held Sunday mornings during Religious School, 9:45am – 11:45am.

Our own Debbie Niederman will be one of the teachers for this course. This is a fabulous oppor-tunity to deepen your Jewish learning with a structured curriculum that will expand your knowl-edge of Judaism and build community.

The cost of the program is approximately $500. (If the cost is holding you back, please contact Debbie Massarano – scholarships are available.)

To register, please contact Karen Thompson

[email protected]

NO Tests

NO Homework

KNOW Judaism

Ongoing Adult Classes

Shabbat Torah Study Every Saturday 8:45-10:15am / Learning Center

Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by Rabbi Paley as we explore the weekly Torah portion. Enjoy the camaraderie with friends. Bagels and coffee provided 8:30-9:00am.

Judaica Study Class Every other Saturday 9:00-10:00am / Boardroom The class consists of 15-20 people who study books which are significant to an understanding of Judaism. Books are selected by the members of the class who are encouraged to lead a discussion of the bi-weekly assigned readings. The class is open to anyone wishing to participate. Contact Mark Fisher at [email protected] for more information.

More Than A Few Good Men 1st Tuesday of the Month: September 4th 11:30am - 1:00pm - Bring Your Lunch StrombergStock Two Lincoln Centre, 5420 LBJ #300

All good men are invited to join Rabbi Paley for an inspirational and educational schmooze on the first Tuesday of each month. Bring a friend and enjoy discussing Jewish ethics and morality.

Lunch and Learn returns in October Wednesdays / 12:00-1:00pm / Learning Center

Get in the habit of enjoying a taste of Jewish text. This class, led by Rabbi Andrew Paley, explores relevant issues through the texts of the Talmud. You’ll be amazed how these ancient teachings are relevant to your life today. Bring your lunch, and break up the day with a taste of Judaism.



L’dor Vador –

Adult Jewish Learning From Generation to Generation

Join us as we gather together for study, community, worship and repairing the world.

We have received a generous Incubator Grant from the Union for Reform Judaism to create a unique program for adult learning. So often when people have seen the course offerings for our Next Dor High School program, they have said that they would like to take those courses.

So – we heard you and are now creating the program for you.

Beginning September 12, we will offer several courses each trimester. The calendar will follow the school calendar with each trimester lasting 7-8 weeks. These courses are open to our entire congregation and the Dallas community – so bring your friends along with you.

Courses include – but not limited to:

� 7 Habits of Highly Effective Jewish Parenting

� Comparative Religion

� The REAL stories of the Jewish Holidays – taking a deeper look into the stories of our tradition

� Jewish Archaelogy

� Jewish Cooking– Traditional and Innovative Recipes for Busy Families

� What is the big deal about Israel…and why should we care?

Please go to www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-447.aspx for a course catalog and instructions for registration.

For further information, please contact Debbie Massarano at [email protected].


Blue Jean Shabbat September 14 6:30pm in the Epstein Boardroon Students in Grades 6-12 invited

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Are you ready to swing into action?

If you can type, talk, write or swing a club, the

Temple Shalom Golf Tournament (Monday, October 15th) needs your help!

Don’t know the difference between an eagle and a bogey?

Don’t worry! There are plenty of positions available including fundraisers, ticket takers, cart drivers, golfers and much more.

These roles pay absolutely nothing, but think of the fun you'll have.

If interested, please contact:

James Bier at [email protected] or Mark Fishkind at [email protected]

Everyone is welcome regardless of natural talent.


HIGH SCHOOL & YOUTH ACTIVITIES

Munchkins Minyan September 8 4:00pm—5:30pm in the Learning Center Families with children 6 and under invited

Join Rabbi Paley, Cantor Croll and Debbie Massarano for an afternoon of stories, songs, crafts and snacks!

High Holy Day Teen Services September 16 and 26 10:00am Epstein Chapel Grades 8-12 only, please

Attend the only youth led, youth only High Holy Day service in town! We will use a contemporary prayer book

and include camp-style music with guitar, as well as traditional High Holy Day melodies. Following this service, you’ll engage in programming with your peers. Please note that due to the nature of the services and activity, students will not be permitted to leave unless a parent comes to pick them up. Thank you for making this a meaningful experience for our teens!

Youth Activities Sundays During Religious School

10:15 AM 11:15 AM

September 30 7th Grade 6th Grade

October 7 5th Grade 3rd Grade

November 18 4th Grade 7th Grade

December 9 6th Grade 5th Grade

January 13 4th Grade 3rd Grade

February 10 7th Grade 6th Grade

April 21 5th Grade 4th Grade

We hope you will join us for our nationally acclaimed, Blue Jean Shabbat led by teens, for teens. Come as you are and bring a friend or two! Dinner is included this month! Watch email and the SHFTY Facebook page for details!


Temple Shalom’s 11th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Monday, October 15, 2012

The Honors Club, Carrollton

Please plan to join us for a great day of golf, fun and food as we raise money for the North Texas Food Bank and Temple Shalom Charities. We still have room for sponsors, golfers and volun-

teers. Please contact Mark Fishkind at [email protected] or James Bier at [email protected] with questions or to sign up for this wonderful Temple event.

Sponsor List as of August 15, 2012 Platinum Sponsor Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP $5,000.00 Gold Sponsor (Team) Joe Funk Construction/Pier 121 Marina $2,500.00 McGlinchey Stafford PLLC $2,500.00 Silver (Hole Sponsor) Apollo Staffing, Inc. $1,500.00 Munn & Morris Financial Advisors $1,500.00 Stromberg Stock PLLC $1,500.00 Bronze Sponsor Waldman Bros. $1,000.00 ======= $15,500.00

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Temple Shalom is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization supporting many charities in and around the City of Dallas. Our

tax-exempt certificate number is 75-1231572 should you need it for your records.


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September 2012 / 5772/5773 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Want an updated look at what’s going on at Temple? Visit our calendar website at http://70.248.39.38:81/BrowseEvents.aspx

1 Torah Study

8:45am Learning Center

Judaica Study 9:00am Boardroom

Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel

Bar Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary

NFTY-TOR Summer Kallah—Greene Family Camp

2

NFTY-TOR Summer-Kallah Greene Family Camp

3

Labor Day—Temple Closed NFTY-TOR Summer Kallah ends

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Serve Meals at The Bridge 11:30am - downtown More Than a Few Good Men 11:30am offsite Adult Choir 7:00pm Sanctuary Temple Board Meeting 7:00pm Boardroom

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Essers & Fressers 6:30pm offsite

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7

Wine & Cheese 6:00pm

Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

Followed by Summer @ Shalom Family Game Night Radnitz Social Hall

Young Adult Connection Shabbat Service & Dinner 7:30pm offsite

8 Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center


Confirmation Retreat 3:00pm Boardroom

Munchkins Minyan 4:00pm Learning Center

Selichot Begins 7:30pm

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Brotherhood Bkfst & Blood Drive 8:30 AM Blood Drive 9:00 AM Pancake Breakfast Radnitz Social Hall

FIRST DAY OF RELIGIOUS SCHOOL BEGINS 9:30am

Sisterhood Membership Coffee 9:30am Cong. Gathering

Melton Mini-School 9:45am Boardroom

Parent Curriculum Meeting 10:00am Epstein Chapel

Bagels & Bible 10:30am Learning Center

Youth Choir Noon Sanctuary

SHFTY Bd Mtg 12:30pm Boardroom

Judaism 101 1:00pm Learning Center

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Brotherhood Usher Mtg 6:00pm Boardroom Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class 7:00pm Learning Center

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Traditions Mtg 1:00pm Boardroom

FIRST DAY OF PLANO MIDWEEK HEBREW 4:30pm St. Andrew

Worship Committee Meeting 7:00pm Learning Center Adult Choir 7:00pm Sanctuary Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:15pm Boardroom

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FIRST DAY OF MID-WEEK HEBREW 4:30pm Temple Shalom

Prayerbook Hebrew 6:00pm Learning Center Next Dor Optional Dinner 6:00pm Class begins 6:30pm L’dor Vador 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

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Caregivers Day Out 10:30am-2:30pm Learning Center JFS LinkedIn Boot Camp 11:30am Radnitz Social Hall

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Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel Blue Jean Shabbat 6th-12th graders 6:30pm Boardroom



Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel Young Adult Connection Dinner & Movie Angelika Plano 7:30pm Shalom Silver Movie Angelika Plano 9:00pm

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NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL


Rosh Hashanah Family Service 5:30pm Sanctuary

Rosh Hashanah Adult Service 8:00pm Sanctuary

17 Rosh Hashanah Adult Service 10:00am Sanctuary

Rosh Hashanah Teen Service 10:00am Epstein Chapel

Rosh Hashanah Family Service 2:00pm Sanctuary

Tashlich Service 3:30 pm Valley View Park

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Rosh Hashanah 2nd Day Service 11:00am Legacy at Willow Bend Adult Choir 7:00pm Sanctuary

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Guys Night Out Book Club 6:30pm JCC

Cantorial Search Cmtee 7:00 PM Boardroom

Brotherhood Board Meeting 7:15pm Boardroom

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21 Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

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Torah Study 8:45am Learning Center


Bat Mitzvah 5:00pm offsite

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Religious School 9:30am

1st Grade Family Education 9:30am Radnitz Social Hall

Stewpot Cooking 9:30am Kitchen



Brotherhood Sukkah Building 11:00am Courtyard



Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh 6:30pm offiste

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Executive Team Mtg 7:00pm Boardroom Adult B’nei Mitzvah Class 7:00pm Learning Center

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Yom Kippur Family Service 5:30pm Sanctuary Yom Kippur—Kol Nidre— Adult Service 8:00pm Sanctuary

26 Yom Kippur Adult Service 10:00am Sanctuary

Yom Kippur Teen Service 10:00am Epstein Chapel

Yom Kippur Symposium 12:30pm Epstein Chapel

Yom Kippur Musical Program 1:45pm Epstein Chapel

Yom Kippur Family Service 2:00pm Sanctuary

Yom Kippur Afternoon Service 3:15pm Sanctuary Yizkor Service 4:30pm Sanctuary

Concluding Service 5:15pm Sanctuary Break Fast follows in the Sukkah

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28 Sisterhood Gourmet Lunch Group Noon Capital Grille Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel



Morning Worship 10:30am Epstein Chapel Bar Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary

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Youth Activities 7th Gr. 10:15am


Youth Activities 6th Gr. 11:15am



Sukkot: Bring your own dinner 5:30pm Sukkah Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

Kever Avot Service 9:00am Sparkman Hillcrest

Religious School 9:30am


High Holy Days Services Schedule 2012 – 5773 May the New Year bring you and yours health, happiness and peace.

ALL 8:00 PM and 10:00 AM ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR SERVICES REQUIRE A TICKET FOR ADMISSION.

SELICHOT

Saturday, September 8 7:30pm Study Program – Learning Center 9:30pm Dessert Reception/Music Program – Congregational Gathering Space 10:30pm Service - Sanctuary ROSH HASHANAH

Sunday, September 16 5:30pm Family Service 8:00pm Evening Service Monday, September 17 10:00am Morning Service 10:00am Teen Service 2:00pm Family Service 3:30pm Tashlich Service (Valley View Park) Tuesday, September 18 11:00am Second Day Service (RSVP required)

Rabbi Paley and Cantor Croll will conduct this service at The Legacy at Willow Bend in Plano. KEVER AVOT

Sunday, September 23 9:00am Memorial Service Service held at the Temple Shalom (south) section of Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park.

YOM KIPPUR

Tuesday, September 25 5:30pm Family Service 8:00pm Evening Service Wednesday, September 26 10:00am Morning Service 10:00am Teen Service - Epstein Chapel 12:30pm Symposium 1:45pm Musical Program 2:00pm Family Service 3:15pm Afternoon Service 4:30pm Yizkor Service 5:15pm Concluding Service – Break Fast follows SUKKOT Sunday, September 30 5:30pm Congregational Dinner 6:30pm Festival Service Monday, October 1 10:30am Sukkot Service at The Legacy SIMCHAT TORAH Sunday, October 7 6:00pm Congregational Dinner 7:00pm Festival Service Monday, October 8 10:30am Yizkor Service at The Legacy


SHALOM SILVER

LIFE STARTS AT 55 FOR TEMPLE SHALOM SENIORS!! It’s a new year—time for new experiences! Join us for exciting programs, fun activities and spend

time with new and young-at-heart friends!

Essers & Fressers Monthly Dinner Group: Wednesday, September 5, 6:30pm Palio’s Pizza Café (Located in the southeast quadrant of Coit and Campbell) Cute, new restaurant serving delicious pizza (even whole wheat and gluten free crust options), pasta and salads. Join us for a fun, congenial dinner! RSVP to Marcia Gold at [email protected].

Events!

Saturday, September 15, Movie: My Australia part of the JCC Film Festival and co-sponsored by Temple Shalom 9:00 PM Angelika Film Center Plano Please purchase your tickets at www.jccdallas.org Call your friends and plan to eat at one of the nice restaurants in the beautiful Shops at Legacy before joining us for the movie!

Sunday, October 14 Entertainer, Cantor Don Croll

4:00 PM Temple Shalom Songs My Father Would Have Loved--Jewish & Not A collection of fun music from Broadway and Beyond!

Sunday, November 18 Comedian, Meyer Denn 4:00 PM Temple Shalom Local entertainer (whose day job is the Executive Director, Jewish Education, of the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas!) He'll keep you laughing!!

Temple members and non-members may join for $18 per person. Don’t miss out on the fun!

All checks for programs and/or dues should be made payable to Temple Shalom, and sent to Judy Utay, 913 Warren Way, Richardson 75080.

Please contact us with your suggestions or to help plan programs! Ken Parker: [email protected] Judy Parker: [email protected] Judy Utay: [email protected]

Shalom Singles Shalom Singles offers a variety of social events to enhance the lives of Jewish singles, ages 40 to 60, in our community. Just send your e-mail address to Judy Parker at [email protected] and we'll include you on our roster of 430+ singles. You'll receive announcements of get-togethers. There are no fees, dues, etc., just good times and good friends!

Connections Council

Young Adult Connection

Are you a young adult, ages 22-39? Single or married? We invite you to become a part of Young Adult Connection. Email your contact information to Andrew Goodman at [email protected].

Join us at these events!

Friday, September 7 Shabbat Service and Dinner

7:30 PM Moishe House (3133 Thomas Ave, Dallas in Uptown) Free, but space is limited, so please RSVP by 9/4 to Melissa Lefkof at [email protected].

Saturday, September 15 7:30 PM Meet at Mama Pita, Shops at Legacy

9:00 PM Jewish Film Festival, My Australia, Angelika Plano RSVP for dinner by 9/12 to Anna Miller Goodman at [email protected].

My Australia is part of the Aaron Family JCC's Jewish Film Festival, and this movie is co-sponsored by Temple Shalom.

Pre-purchase your tickets at the JCC Front Desk or online at www.jccdallas.org.

Tickets will also be sold at the theater starting at 8:00pm.


Items for The Stewpot

We collect various items which are given to The Stewpot. All donations of old eye glasses and unused travel size toiletries can be left in the Administrative Office and will be truly appreciated.

Tikkun Olam Council http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-184.aspx

Dallas Arboretum Let nature nurture youLet nature nurture youLet nature nurture youLet nature nurture you

2012 Dale Chihuly Exhibit Volunteer Opportunities

(Up to 15 volunteers per shift, 7 days per week)

Volunteer Opportunities include Chihuly art hosts for both days & evenings to interact with guests and help answer questions about the spectacular sculptures. General volunteers will be needed to meet and greet visitors, direct guests and help in the gift store. During evening shifts, the sculptures will be illuminated. On Thursday evenings in September and October guests will also enjoy Concerts at the Arboretum.

Contact Jerri Grunewald to sign up at [email protected] or 214-649-0220.

Neighborhood Service Council has been providing free after school and summer care for economically disadvantaged children in the Dallas & Richardson ar-eas for over 20 years. Their facility is located 5 minutes from Temple at 13959 Peyton Drive. The Tikkun Olam Council is focusing on the needs of:

Adventure Time, held during the school-year for K-3rd grade from 3:30-6:00pm for 30 kids

Please contact Jerri Grunewald at 214-649-0220 or [email protected].

Make a donation. Check out their needs list. http://nscikids.org/need-list/ Access the NSC website http://nscikids.org/

Neighborhood Service Council School Supplies Needed

As you shop for school, please consider purchasing some of these items:

Large full size facial tissue boxes

Elmer’s glue—blue gel

Highlighters

Manila paper- 12 x 18 inches

Crayola brand thick markers- “Classic Colors”

Wireless spirals (perforated)

Yellow pocket folders with brads

– plain front no design

Fiskar brand scissors

Spiral notebooks plain cover—100 sheets, no black

Zippered pencil bags

Juice & 8 oz cups or individual drinks

Clorox wipes

Please leave your donations in the box at the Lifelong Learning Entrance through September!

is comprised of women from Jewish, Islamic and Christian faiths coming together to share faith, food, celebrations and education.

For more information, please contact Jane Lachman at: [email protected] or (972) 735-0133.

Help Serve Lunch at The Bridge

Temple Shalom serves lunch at The Bridge in downtown Dallas on the first Tuesday of the month from 11:30am to 1:00pm. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Kreitman at 972-233-3754.

Career Resources in the Community The Dallas community has resources to assist people in

finding jobs during these economic times. Jewish Family Service Networking Groups are "drop-in," open to the public and offered at no charge. Go to www.JFSdallas.org for details. The Job Search Resource Center is open daily from 9:00am -3:00pm, at 972-437-9950.

For further information, including days and times, go to www.JFSdallas.org.

www.CareerDFW.org This website has been created by Temple member Jeff Morris to provide comprehensive information to those unemployed or under-employed in the DFW area. For more information, contact Jeff at 214-543-0555 or [email protected]

Business Connections at Congregation Beth Torah, 720 W. Lookout Drive, Richardson 972-234-1542. This networking group is open to the public, non-denominational and free of charge.


Tikkun Olam Council http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-184.aspx

Stewpot Cooking in the Temple Kitchen

Email Gail Hartstein at [email protected] to be on the mailing list!

Volunteers welcome! Here are the Sunday dates we will be

cooking this year:

September 23 January 13

October 14 February 10

November 11 March 3

December 9 April 7

High Holy Days Food Drive 2012 – 5773

One of the High Holy Day traditions at Temple Shalom is the annual Food Drive. Just as last year, our primary beneficiary will be the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), with an additional feature this year: a portion of the funds we raise will be allocated to the Jewish Family Service(JFS) food pantry, serving our community here in North Dallas and the Vickery Meadow area. NTFB and JFS represent our commitment to serving the hungry among us, both throughout North Texas and right here in our very neighborhood. There will be three ways to help this year: • Go to the Temple Shalom website at www.templeshalomdallas.org

and follow the link from the home page to donate to our virtual food drive. NTFB will immediately email a tax deductible acknowledgement, OR

• Mail a check to the NTFB (in lieu of brown paper bags, pre-addressed envelopes will be distributed on Rosh Hashanah). NTFB will mail a tax deductible acknowledgement, OR

• Go to the Temple Shalom website at www.templeshalomdallas.org and follow the link from the home page to see Jewish Family Service’s list of recommended food items. Place food in one of the cardboard bins located outside our building.

We ask that you consider a financial donation equal to the amount of money you would spend on food to feed your family for a typical day. Our goal is to raise $10,000 in this year’s High Holy Days Food Drive to provide 30,000 meals to hungry families in our area.

Questions? Please contact Debra Levy-Fritts at [email protected] or (972) 239-2313.

DAI PRESENTS CLASSICAL CONCERT Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI), is a 501(c)(3) Texas non-profit corporation dedicated to

strengthening democracy by promoting citizen engagement. DAI is presenting a fabulous

classical concert to be held in the sanctuary of Wilshire Baptist Church, 4316 Abrams

Road, 75214, on Saturday, September 15 at 7:30pm. The concert will feature Felipe

Ramirez, internationally recognized Spanish-born concert pianist, performing works by

Chopin, Liszt, Ravel and Granados.

Advance tickets are $20.00 and $30.00 at the door. Music lovers should contact Tikkun

Olam volunteers Jerri Grunewald at 214-649-0220 or Jane Lachman at 214-808-0043 for

tickets. For more information, see http://templeshalomdallas.org/p-184.aspx. To purchase

tickets online or watch videos of Ramirez’ past concerts, see

http://www.dallasareainterfaith.org/.


Friday Night

Ushers

Who doesn’t want to be one of those cool guys everyone envies who distributes books, then picks them up at the end of the service? Did you always want to be the first person to say Shabbat Shalom, Good Shabbas, or some other witty welcome to people as they enter for Shabbat worship?

Volunteer to usher at Shabbat Services by contacting Calvin Hurst at

[email protected] or (972) 771-2311.

President Scott Butnick

First Vice President Perry Zidow

Second Vice President Rick Protas

Treasurer Herb Ziev

Corresponding Secretary Rick Cohen

Recording Secretary Bernie Mayoff

Immediate Past President Michael Kaplan

Shop Tom Thumb and Donate to Temple Youth!

You can perform Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) by grocery shopping? You can help temple youth programs by shopping at Tom Thumb! Just get a Tom Thumb Rewards card, and have our number credited with your purchase. Our Number is 1549.

Brotherhood 3rd Annual Pancake Breakfast Sunday, September 9 Radnitz Social Hall Pancakes: 9:00-10:00am Religious School students may come before school with their parents!

Community Blood Drive Blood donations 8:30-11:30am Contact Michael Kaplan at [email protected] for a donation time

Everyone is welcome!

BROTHERHOOD

BROTHERHOOD

BOARD MEETING Wednesday

September 19 7:15pm Boardroom

All Brotherhood Members Invited.

Stronger-Together!

So now it's September and we begin to ponder our High Holidays. While the Rabbi polishes his New Year message, the choir checks their voices and holiday finery one last time, the Brotherhood prepares to engage in one of its finest traditions...High Holiday ushering. I personally have ushered for a few years now, and each year is like the first year. There's a palpable excitement in the Sanctuary on the holidays, and fulfilling the role provides a great sense of pride for the Brotherhood. You must be a member of the Brotherhood to usher. If you haven't joined yet, contact Rick Protas at [email protected]; if you are a member, and you'd like to usher, contact Bill Hoffpauer at [email protected].

Now...if you like to fulfill mitzvot, be at the Temple the morning of September 9th for the Brotherhood Blood Drive. Give the gift of life. And, (it shouldn't be a total loss), have a few pancakes, courtesy of your loyal Brotherhood kitchen team. It's the annual Brotherhood pancake breakfast.

September 19th is our monthly Board meeting. All Brotherhood members are encouraged to attend. And on September 23rd, the Brotherhood gets into construction (Oy Vey!) when we build the Sukkah at 11:00am. Pick up a hammer and lend a hand.

To you and your families: Best wishes for a happy and sweet New Year! L’Shalom, Scott Butnick President, Temple Shalom Brotherhood

GUYS NIGHT OUT— Book of the Month Club

10th Anniversary Celebration of the Book Club

Wednesday, September 19 JCC Conference Room

6:30pm Light refreshments 7:00pm Review by Ken Parker of Chris

Matthew’s Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero

Women and non-book club members welcome!

RSVP by 9/12 to Bob Weinfeld at

[email protected] or 972-814-6214.


SISTERHOOD

Pre-Service Receptions

Calling all foodie volunteers. Sisterhood is looking for some volunteers to help set up for the weekly Friday night Wine and Cheese and special services. You can purchase food items and/or set up the cheese and cracker trays. It only takes a small amount of time and, the more people, the merrier!

If you’re interested, please contact:

Chris Harris: [email protected]

972-618-0002

or Keo Strull: [email protected] 214-662-4720

Do you have a special occasion to celebrate -- a birthday, anniversary, birth of a child or

grandchild? You can sponsor a pre-service reception to celebrate the event.

Please contact Chris Harris at [email protected].

Join Sisterhood Now Without you, we are one woman short!

Sisterhood Membership VP: Ilene Zidow [email protected], 972-491-1492 Please see the Sisterhood webpage to download the 2012-2013 Sisterhood Membership Form.

For more Sisterhood information contact: Wylee Protas at 972-312-8677 or [email protected]

Join us!

2012 Sisterhood

Paid-up Dinner

Tuesday, October 16

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Radnitz Social Hall

Presenting a Food Demonstration by Chef

Dean Liesenfelt from Plano Central Market on

“Fast, Healthy Cooking!”

Dinner free for Sisterhood Members

Guests/non-members $25

RSVP by October 8 to Jane Lachman at

[email protected] or Jordana Witheiler at

[email protected] or (972) 381-8302.

Mail check to Temple Shalom Sisterhood

Attn: Paid-Up Membership Dinner

6930 Alpha Road

Dallas, TX 75240

Membership Coffee First Day of Religious School

Sunday, September 9th

9:30 – 11:30am

Temple Shalom Congregational Gathering

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Gourmet Lunch Group

Friday, September 28 The Capital Grille

Noon The Shops at Legacy Lunch will be served on the Patio!

Rosh Chodesh & Potluck Dinner

Sunday, September 23 6:30pm RSVP to Rhonda Beckman by 9/16 at

[email protected]


SISTERHOOD

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September Hours

Monday -Tuesday -Thursday 11:30am - 2:30pm

Wednesdays, 9/5, 9/19 11:00am - 5:00pm Wednesday, 9/12 11:00am - 6:30pm Wednesday, 9/25 11:00am - 1:00pm

Fridays 11:00am - 6:25pm

Sundays 9:30am—1:30pm

Sunday, 9/16 10:00am—1:00pm

Closed: 9/3, 9/17 and 9/26

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contemporary jewelry. • Mezzuzot for every style home.

Register for all your special occasions!

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Traditions has a brand-new Facebook page!

Make sure to like us and you'll get a first look at new merchandise as it arrives!

Traditions Gift Cards Now Available! Not sure which mezuzah or Kiddush cup the Bar/Bat Mitzvah would like best? Not sure which candlesticks or menorah would look best in the Bride and Groom’s

home?

A Traditions Gift Card is the answer! • Available for any amount

• Good on any merchandise in Traditions • No expiration date

Come in today to Traditions, the Premier Judaica

Shop at Temple Shalom and pick up the perfect gift… a Traditions Gift Card!


GRATITUDES


GRATITUDES (continued)

As a caring community, we would like to reach out to our members. When there is an illness,

death, hospitalization, birth, etc. please contact Joy in the clergy office at 972-661-1810x201 or

[email protected]

Remember the Temple

in Your Will

Temple Shalom is committed to preserving the future of our congregation for generations to come. Bequests of all sizes are important resources for the Temple, and we encourage you to be a link to the future by remembering the Temple in your will. Your lasting tribute is your commitment to the survival of our religion, our Temple, and our people.

A bequest can easily be established by adding a simple codicil to your will. Additionally, many other options exist to leave a legacy for Temple Shalom.


Directory Information Our Temple Directory is online!

Access it by going to the Temple Shalom website at www.templeshalomdallas.org.

If you need the login information, please contact Heidi Barishman at 972-661-1810 x200 or [email protected].

Please send any changes to Heidi. The directory is updated periodically.

Senior Rabbi…….…...………..Andrew M. Paley

Rabbi Emeritus…………...Kenneth D. Roseman

Cantor……………………………..Don Alan Croll

Executive Director…………………..Steve Lewis

Director of Lifelong Learning………………….Debbie Massarano

Director of High School and Youth Programs… …….………..Barrett Harr

President…………….……………....Aric L. Stock

Vice President….…………...Dennis Eichelbaum

Vice President……………………..Mitch Hurwitz

Vice President……………......Rodney Schlosser

Secretary………………………..Monica Susman

Financial Director……………….….Robert Quint

Treasurer……………………....Debra Levy-Fritts

Past President………………….…Stephen Enda

Congratulations to… • Ethan Fisher who raised $500 for the Israel Cancer Research

Fund as part of Tom Peled’s Biking to Cure Cancer

• Leah Gonterman on receiving the Girl Scout Gold Award, the

highest award that a Girl Scout can earn, representing

leadership, creativity and effort contributed to making her

community better

• Chris and Leon Harris and Laney Arndt on the birth of their

granddaughter, Ellen Ruth Arndt. Proud parents are Jennifer

and David Arndt of Providence, RI

• Lisa Katz on the marriage of her son Mark D. Katz to

Jeanne Caruselle

• Gustavo Sebran, Army Specialist, son of Armin and Beatriz

Sebran, for creating a suicide prevention video which will be

used by the US Armed Forces across its global military and

civilian communication system

• Isabelle Warren, granddaughter of Alice Warren, on winning four

gold medals in the 11-12 year old category at her swim club

• Jill & Bruce Weinberg on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Henry

Weinberg.

• Herb & Juli Ziev on the birth of their granddaughter, Evie Starlyn

Middlekauff

Our mission is to inspire in you a

relationship with God, Torah and the

Jewish people. Do you know someone we

should invite to Temple, someone who is

new to Dallas or is not connected to a

congregation?

Please contact Executive Director

Steve Lewis so we can show them

that Temple Shalom is their place.

Does donating to Temple Shalom without it costing you anything sound "too good to be true"? That's exactly what the service provided by GiveSmart does. It's free to you and to Temple Shalom. All you do is register and then conduct your normal eCommerce shopping by

shopping through this site: http://igivesmart.com/templeshalom. Each purchase you make returns a percentage of the sale to Temple Shalom. It's easy, smart, quick, safe, and yet doesn't cost you a single penny extra. Most importantly, it's a huge help to Temple Shalom. Invite your friends and family to shop!

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi in the Admin. Office at [email protected].

Thanks to the following congregants for inviting our new members to join our Temple Shalom family! Howard & Joyce Korn and Howard & Cathy

Feldman for inviting David Gerber and Lara

Johnson, Monica & Jeff Susman for inviting

Leda Greenstein and Irene Sibaja for

inviting Melanie & Richard Walsh.

May Their Memory Be a Blessing…

• Mitchell Brown, cousin of Gary Lefkof, Melissa Lefkof

• And Heather Krol

• Dorothy Burke, mother of Karen Kurzman

• Ethel Fleisch, mother of Rita Fisher

• Christopher Nelson, nephew of Gail Gilbert

• Temple member Irene Smith

• Reba Wachtel, grandmother of Cindi Gross and great-

grandmother of Rachel Weinstein

Welcome New Members Denise & Chris Blasband

Holly & Jerry Ferreira Lara Johnson & David Gerber

Leda Greenstein Wendy & David Immerman

Lisa & Clay Jennings Dawn & Irwin Kaufman Deborah & Jeffrey Mark

Jill & Edward Rifkin Joyce Vaughan & Bill Cohen

Melanie & Richard Walsh Leah & Brian Wilson

SUMMER @ SHALOM

DINNER & FAMILY GAME NIGHT Friday, September 7 (R.S.V.P. by Sept. 3 ) (6:30 services, 7:30 dinner, 8:15 games) Pizza and Pasta Dinner served in the Radnitz Social Hall.

Bring a Board Game to share, or join in a game with friends.

Questions? [email protected]

$8 for adults $5 for kids under 12

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RSVP with your check made payable to Temple Shalom and return this portion to:

Temple Shalom – Summer at Shalom, 6930 Alpha Road, Dallas, TX 75240

Name(s): _________________________________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________ Total Enclosed: $ ______________

Family Game Night - September 7

$8 adult, $5 kids under 12

____# adults @ $8 ____# kids @ $5

age of kids _____________

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