November 2011 Heshvan/Kislev 5772

Inside This Issue  Religious Service Schedule . . . . . 2  Executive Director’s Message . . .3  Bar Mitzvah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  Education Dept. Message . . . . . . 4  Foundation Message . . . . . . . . . . 5  Chesed Committee . . . . . . . . . . .6  Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  Men’s Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  Sisterhood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  Speedy Recovery, New Members, Community Announcements. . .10  Condolences, Special Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mazal Tov . . . . . 11  Donations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  Yahrzeits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  BE Involved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Moses and the Cantor Celebrating the African-American & Jewish Musical Traditions The afternoon of Sunday, November 13th will provide a delightful concert from baritones Oral Moses and Cantor Daniel Gale as they perform a vocal recital entitled Moses and the Cantor: Celebrating the AfricanAmerican and Jewish Musical Traditions. This will be a moving musical exploration of shared historical and cultural experience. There will be a special guest appearance by Cantor Jessica Roskin.

Cantor Daniel Gale & Dr. Oral Moses

Moses and the Cantor features works from the Jewish and AfricanAmerican traditions, including spirituals, Yiddish songs, art songs by Black and Jewish composers, and songs from the American musical theater. Don’t miss this inspiring and uplifting event. Moses and Caption describing picture or graphic. the Cantor is a moving testament to the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and of the desire for justice and equality for all people.

Sunday, November 13, 2011 2:00pm No Charge Donations Appreciated This concert is funded through the generosity of the Brenda & Fred Friedman Family Fund Temple Beth-El—2179 Highland Avenue South—Birmingham, AL 35205 205.933.2740—www.templebeth-el.net

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear this all-male a cappella singing group from Yeshiva University. It promises to be a truly unique, enriching experience for all ages! Tickets are $18 each (children under 2 free) and may be purchased on line at www.templebeth-el.net or by calling the TBE office at 933.2740. This program is made possible with the support of Temple Beth-El, Sisterhood, Men’s Club, and the TBE Foundation

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Religious Service Schedule November 2011 November 4

Erev Shabbat Candle lighting

5:45 pm 5:35 pm

November 5

Saturday Morning 9:30 am Parshat Lekh L’kha Bar Mitzvah of Gabe Ivker Shabbat Mincha 5:30 pm

November 11 Erev Shabbat Candle lighting

5:45 pm 4:29 pm

November 12 Saturday morning Parshat Vayera Maftir: Dalia Abrams Shabbat Mincha

9:30 am

November 18 Erev Shabbat Candle lighting

5:45 pm 4:25 pm

November 19 Saturday Morning Parshat Haye Sarah Maftir: David Reznik Shabbat Mincha

9:30 am

November 25 Erev Shabbat Candle lighting

5:45 pm 4:22 pm

November 26 Saturday morning Parshat Toldot Maftir: Barry Dreayer

9:30 am

4:30 pm

4:30 pm

Michelle Goldsmith [email protected]

Cantor

Daniel Gale [email protected]

Executive Director

Bob Greenberg [email protected]

Education/Youth

Rabbi Ira Flax [email protected]

Executive Director TBE Foundation

Barbara Gordon [email protected]

Communications, Membership & Outreach Coordinator

Susan Biedinger [email protected]

Administrative Asst. to the Clergy

Barb Rothman [email protected]

Finance & Operations Coordinator

Jennifer Taylor [email protected]

TBE Events & Fundraising Coord.

Sam Zuckerman [email protected] Officers

President

Vikki Grodner [email protected]

Vice Presidents

Arlene Fisher [email protected] Loraine Reznik [email protected]

Secretary

Dan Weinrib

Treasurer

Howard Sokol [email protected]

Weekday Service Schedule Daily Morning Minyan Sundays & Holidays Daily Afternoon Minyan

Professional Staff & Board Rabbi

7:00am 8:00am 5:30pm

Saturday Afternoon Minyan November 5th: 5:30 pm November 12, 19, 26: 5:30 pm PLEASE NOTE:

Time change (fall back) on Sunday, November 6 at 2 am Shabbat Mincha changes as of November 12 to 4:30 pm

Board of Directors: Steve Altmann, Peggy Clarke, Caryn Corenblum, Sallie Downs, Michael Duvdevani, Lisa Engel, Edwin Fineberg, Eric Goldis, Jessica Goldstein, Allen Halpern, Jacob Halpern, Naomi Ivker, Jenny Katz, Martin Klinger, Billy Lapidus, Richard Lehr, Sue Lischkoff, Roz Mannon, Sandy Martin, Michelle Pake, Toby Siegel, Natalie Sikora, Richard Smith, Rob Studin, Tim Thornton, Danielle Weintraub, Dorothy Ziff, Melvin Zivitz Past Presidents: Karl Friedman, Marshall Gordon, Joe Reznik, Norman Niren, Stanley Lapidus, Howard Bearman, J.B. Mazer, Myron Radwin, Morton Stern, Julian Brook, Norman Berk, Maurice Shevin, Joan Lebow, Ron Froehlich, Ronald Shiland, Gary Gordon, Jack Schaeffer, Martin Damsky, Jimmy Krell, Steven Corenblum, Barbara Solomon, Seth Wolnek, Franklin Tessler Sisterhood: President: Loraine Reznik Men’s Club: President: Jacob Halpern [email protected]

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A Message From Our Executive Director

Architecture, Renovations, and Jewish Living Temple Beth-El is a mission driven institution. I like that. We are serving the spiritual needs of our community when we talk with a family whose child is having a Bar Mitzvah; when we quickly respond to a mourning family who has lost a loved one; when we develop a new holiday program to enrich the congregation; and when we welcome a young family whose children are entering our Religious School. The clergy, the staff, and the Board leadership embrace this mission with gusto! You have heard much about the new renovationmany of you enjoyed the new office and congregational spaces over the High Holidays and Sukkot. As Executive Director, I am working with the Executive Committee--Vikki Grodner, Arlene Fisher, Loraine Reznik, Dan Weinrib and Howard Sokol--to re-energize, and “renovate” if you will, the administration at TBE. I view staffing as architecture—where does this fit, what do we need “over there”, what colors match and work well together. I am delighted with how well our current team is working together. Congregants have quickly

Celebrating becoming a Bar Mitzvah Gabe Ivker

Son of Naomi and Josh Ivker November 5, 2011 Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Frances & Barry Ivker

come to know Susan Biedinger through our communications and membership efforts. Sam Zuckerman is settling in to his event coordination role, helping staff and congregants conduct special events with smooth planning and flair. Barbara Rothman continues to carefully attend to the many ritual-life details as Administrative Assistant to the Clergy. And Jennifer Taylor is handling the finance and operations role with grace and a smile. These roles are being developed with a plan for the long-term needs of Temple Beth-El…and meeting these needs advances the spiritual mission of the synagogue. In the coming months, we will continue this architectural endeavor, looking closely at the infrastructure of the shul. From communications, to maintenance, to finance, we will address every area to ensure our synagogue continues to successfully serve its spiritual mission--to enhance Jewish living in Birmingham Alabama. I like that! If you have ideas to help us in our “architectural” planning, don’t hesitate to contact me. Bob Greenberg

Support the Mitzvah Service Projectof Gabe Ivker For Gabe’s bar mitzvah service project, he is collecting items for the Humane Society of Greater Birmingham. A collection box will be in the downstairs entry through November 5th. Items needed include: fleece blankets , Clorox bleach, rubber toys for dogs and cats, cat toys , stainless steel bowls, unscented clumping or clay cat litter, cleaning, medical, or office supplies, Science Diet canned food, Alfalfa-based rabbit food & wooden rabbit toys.

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Message From Our Education Department While studying the Shema we encountered the second paragraph (Deut 11: 13 -21), the essence follows: “…if ye shall hearken diligently unto My commandments which I command you this day, that I will give the rain of your land that thou mayest gather in thy corn, and thy wine, and thine oil. And I will give grass in thy fields for thy cattle, Take heed to yourselves, lest your heart be deceived, and serve other gods, and worship them; and the anger of the LORD be kindled against you, and He shut up the heaven, so that there shall be no rain, and the ground shall not yield her fruit; and ye perish quickly from off the good land…” The question posed was: “Does God send rain and healthy crops because we follow mitzvoth and/or does he punish us by severe weather conditions?” It was both a question and observation. The Torah speaks clearly about a system of reward and punishment linked to the observance of the commandments; is that how we understand it today? Many people struggle with the second paragraph of the Shema because of its conflict with both our emotional belief in a benevolent God; and our intellectual belief that weather patterns don’t follow a community’s level of ritual observance. How then can we reconcile these issues? A hint of the answer lies in the third paragraph of the Shema where we are warned against greed and gluttony. If we abuse the land, water and air that God has provided for us by destroying animal habitats and over planting crops, eventually they will rebel. It was not that long ago that we discovered the problem of dumping waste into clean water, or the harm caused to aquifers by pesticide runoff. Acid rain, poultry slaughterhouse abuse, strip mining the list of our thoughtlessness can go on and on. If we are stewards of the land, if we don’t over fish the seas, if we take into account the totality of nature’s bounty and its delicate balance, then we will be blessed by plenty. In essence that is the reminder of Sukkot. We care for the land and the land cares for us year after year. We celebrate the last and final gathering of crops and vegetables so we can endure the uncertain future of the cold rainy season to follow. Our ancestors filled storehouses or root cellars hoping there would be enough to get through to Spring.

Metaphorically, we are filling our program storehouse. October was a month that brought about wonderful activities, increased attendance and overall satisfaction from parents and students alike. The Sukkot service and cookout were marked by enthusiasm and the good thing is you don’t have to wait till Spring. We will continue to have wonderful events throughout the year. We are looking forward to the Family Shabbat morning service the last Saturday in October and of course the visit of Rabbi Salazar from Sofer on Site who will talk to the Hebrew school children on Wednesday, November 2nd in both the afternoon and evening programs. Our storehouse is full of programs and memories of a great harvest of excitement.

Rabbi Ira Flax

“Sofer on Site” Comes to TBE Hear inspiring stories about the specialized Art of Torah Care with Sofer on Site

Tuesday, November 1st 7:00 pm TBE Sanctuary Dessert to follow Sofer on Site visit is sponsored by the Temple Beth-El Foundation

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From the TBE Foundation

Congregants’ Response to What makes you feel thankful for Temple Beth-El? The United States designates a special day for giving thanks. As an American Jew, I wondered about the Jewish view of celebrating Thanksgiving. So I went to Google and typed “Jewish View of Thanksgiving.” Here are just two interesting quotes from what I found: “Giving thanks is a very Jewish idea. As Jews we give thanks every day as soon as we wake up, right before we go to bed, and at least a hundred times in between. The idea of thanks-giving is thus supported and celebrated by Judaism. The celebration of Thanksgiving is a wonderful gesture. “ I think Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity for congregants to express why they are thankful for Temple Beth-El. So I asked several members of our congregation: Why are you thankful for Temple Beth-El? Here are responses from members from several different ages and stages of life: From a parent with a preschool child: “I love how the Kiddush luncheons bring everyone together and build a community for my children.” From a parent with a pre-Bar/Bat Mitzvah-age child: “This is a challenging time and I am glad to have other parents going through this same experience. I am thankful for Temple Beth-El and its staff. They offered me extra support, especially with the preparations for my child’s Bat Mitzvah.” From parents of one of our teens: “We're thankful for Temple Beth-El because it gives our teens so many ways to remain connected to Judaism after their Bar or Bat Mitzvah.” From a young single (25 to 35 years): “This is my first year away from home and my family on the Holidays. I went to Temple Beth-El in search of people that remind me of my congregation at home. I am thankful Temple Beth-El was here. I felt at home and not so lonely.” Empty nester (40 to 50 years): “I am so thankful for my Temple Beth-El home; I have raised my family here. Everything about it, feels like home. Sitting in the sanctuary during services with the light pouring in through our stained glass windows gives me a sense of tranquility and connection.” Baby Boomer (50 years and up): “I am thankful that Temple Beth-El survived the 60s & 70s. I can tell my Grandchildren stories about how Cantor O survived preparing our group for Bar Mitzvah.” Senior Member: “As a Sisterhood member, I am thankful for the programming. I have attended Temple Beth-El most of my life and I am comfortable here. When I am here with others my age, I do not feel alone.” Grandparent: “One of the strengths of Beth-El is the mixture of relative newcomers and multigenerational families, both of which have played an active roll in our congregational family. It is a source of strength for the congregation as well as for the families that make it a special place.” Jewish tradition teaches that one of our key duties is to make the world a better place for future generations. At Temple Beth-El, we encourage everyone to consider leaving a legacy to ensure that future generations will be able to enjoy Temple Beth-El. The act of creating a legacy empowers you to complete the work of your heart, and to enjoy the peace that it brings. You are assured that your religious home will continue and the Jewish future will be bright. The Foundation’s mission to create a strong endowment for sustaining Temple Beth-El cannot be accomplished with out your help. The Foundation is thankful to the congregation for your support. For information, contact Barbara Gordon, Foundation Executive Director at [email protected].

Barbara Gordon

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Chesed Committee Chesed Committee Brings in the New Year In recognition of the High Holiday season, the Chesed Committee spread out across our community to visit our senior friends. Over a two day period, 29 volunteers visited 47 seniors in 8 facilities and several private homes bringing smiles and goodies to all. Cantor Gale also led a beautiful Shabbat/Rosh Hashanah service and shofar blowing at Brookdale Place to the delight of the residents who participated and who noshed on delicious homemade sweets. We extend our thanks to the following people who made this mitzvah possible. Volunteer Visitors Donna Schiff, Lisa Engel, Pat Miller, Janet Reagan, Bari Roseman, Margy Rosenbaum, Natalie Sikora, Hannah Helman, Diane Slaughter, Ruth Siegler, Marsha Asman, Michelle & Raquel Bearman-Wolnek, Meredith & Brian Weintraub, Micky Rubenstein, Betty Anfanger, Faye Bernstein, Marian Radwin, Carol Tuck, Tobie Bogart, Hillary Weiss & Alison Berman (CJFS representatives), Dorothy Ziff, Sandra Gilbert, Cindy May, and Yoni Brande (shofar blower extraordinaire!) Multitude of Mitzvot Julie Ceitlin & Ellen Sokol – goody bags, Amy Peetluk – New Year cards, Natalie Sikora – mandel broit, Sandra Gilbert – brownies, decorations, shopping, TBE Sisterhood apple cake, Sheri Krell’s NEMJDS kindergarten class – New Year posters, Lynn Rathmell – CJFS senior list, Dorothy Ziff & Cindy May – honey cake (one 99 year old asked for the recipe via email!)

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Please join us for our next holiday visits. Dorothy Ziff [email protected] Sandra Gilbert [email protected] Cindy May [email protected]

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Adult Education

“Everything You Wanted to Know About Judaism (but were afraid to ask)” Have you ever wondered why? Join us for this adult education series in which we will discuss broad concepts and the “why” questions that people ask about Judaism. Have you ever wondered, where is it written?, or what the origin is of so many Jewish practices? Get answers — and we’ll enjoy a nosh each week on specifically Jewish food at the same time.

6:30 pm-8:00 pm November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29

Instructor: Rabbi Ira Flax

Men’s Club

The Men’s Club Thanks You I would like to thank all who volunteered to be shift leaders, ushers and page boards during the High Holy Days. With your presence and your smiling faces, the synagogue was safe and warm. David Abroms Jimmy Abroms Steve Altmann Eric Asman Phillip Barrocas Howard Bearman Alex Belotserkovskiy Bert Bloomston Julius Bloomston Marc Bloomston Scott Bloomston Larry Brook Dan Burnick Robert Centor Rick Clarke Eddie Denaburg Todd Denaburg Seth Diamond Alan Dillenberg Todd Doobrow Bruce Downs

Barry Dreayer Michael Duvdevani Richard Einhorn Mervyn Epsman Irwin Fingerman David Freedman Wayne Fleisig Doug Gilbert Eric Goldis Gary Gordon Mark Green Ken Grodner Steve Grunfeld Allen Halpern Jacob Halpern Bobby Heilpern Max Herzel Chris Jefferson Alan Kianoff David Kimerling Martin Klinger

Thanks, Jacob Halpern President of the Men’s Club

Ed Krys Phil Lander Billy Lapidus Rubin Lapidus Len Levin Jack Levy Bill Lischkoff Harvey May Glenn Mazer Leonid Mazur Paul Nagrodzki Jeff Padawer Stuart Padove Evan Raymond Eyal Ron Rich Rosenthal Shmuel Sanders Jack Schaeffer Lewis Schulman Richard Schultz Abe Schuster

Michael Seligman Allen Shealy Marvin Shelsky Stuart Shiland Eric Siegel Lennie Siegel William Simon Noah Slaughter Jerry Spiegelman Richard Smith Steven Smith Bernard Stern Tim Thornton Kenny Tichansky Gary Trachtman Louis Tuck Alan Weintraub Gary Weintraub Seth Wolnek Kevin Zivitz

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Sisterhood

Girl Talk: Life-Saving News on Breast and Ovarian Cancer On September 18 at Temple Beth-El, our Sisterhood and the Sisterhoods of Temple EmanuEl and Knesseth Israel, along with Hadassah, joined for Girl Talk: Life-Saving News on Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Almost 70 attendees enjoyed a light nosh while gaining important knowledge thanks to presentations from experts in the field, including Debbie Wiatrak, MD; Bari Cotton, RN; Merideth Sanders, MS, CG; and Jamie Odrezin, MD. Two of the speakers shared their own experiences with being diagnosed with cancer, which was interesting to hear from both their personal and professional viewpoints. Dr. Odrezin provided an update on Hadassah's pioneering work in cancer diagnosis and treatment, and discussed her visit to Hadassah Hospital at Ein Kerem. Our fourth speaker, a certified genetic counselor from the UAB Department of Genetics, educated the group about methods used to detect possible genetic mutations that cause higher risks of cancers. She specifically discussed the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes responsible for hereditary breast and ovarian cancers in Ashkenazi Jews. A question and answer session addressed and clarified many concerns about these complex subjects. The program was extremely well received. Tzedakah was collected among the attendees to further Hadassah's mission in cancer research, and all four organizations jointly made donations to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation. Special thanks to Alisa Nadler, Lori Weil, Beth Smokey, Lora Schwartz, Ginger Brook, Sharon Kahn, Natalie Sikora, and Pam Ruttenberg for their part in making this event such a success!

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Sisterhood

Rosh Hodesh—Kislev FACE-UP!!! DEFY GRAVITY!!!! Sunday, November 20th at 11:00 am RITA FELDMAN, an experienced aestheticism and massage therapist, will show us how to exercise our facial muscles to slow down the aging process, and work against environmental factors that cause "turkey neck" and "sagging cheeks." WE WILL FIGHT BACK!!! We go to the gym to tone our bodies...now we must learn the proper way to tone our shaina panim (Beautiful faces). ry? rge u s ic Rita will also give a free skin analysis following the program! last p s ed o ne h W DON'T MISS IT! ALL THIS AND CHOCOLATES AND CHARDONNAY! What more could you ask for?

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Sisterhood

Donations to Sisterhood A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Shea and Allen Halpern on the birth of their daughter, Ava Ross Halpern From: Hannah and Colin Helman Wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to Roz Goldstein From: Ruth Siegler In loving memory of Mildred Stern: From: Sandra and Wayne Bowen

NEW YEAR’S GREETINGS In addition to the previous listings, the following families wishes you a New Year filled with health and happiness. Candace Caine

Mindy & Gary Cohen and Family

Sandy & Morton Stern

Leagrams Janet Reagan & Family: In loving memory of Aunt Bessie Goldner Bill Howton & Family: In loving memory of your wife, Gloria Mickey Goldstein & Family: In loving memory of your wife, Millie Sharon Peetluk & Family: In loving memory of your father, Joe Stein Murray Fisher: Get well wishes from surgery From: Ann Banks & Family Eddie Ceitlin: Mazal Tov on your 105th birthday From: Jerry & Esther Brown Albert & Sue Tuck: Mazal Tov on your 47th anniversary and birthdays From: Max & Cecille Herzel

Speedy Recovery Best wishes for a speedy recovery and continued good health to:

Irby Cohen Eileen Curtis Jeri Davis Murray Fisher Roz Goldstein Marilyn Slater

Frieda & Eph Mazer: Mazal Tov on your 60th anniversary Lynette & J.B. Mazer: Mazal Tov on your 57th anniversary Chris & Kelley Jefferson: Mazal Tov on your 10th anniversary Norris & Faye Friedman: Mazal Tov on your 55th anniversary Murray Fisher: Get well wishes Seth Fingerman: Get well wishes Sister Slaughter: Thinking of you on your moving to Atlanta From: Dr. Hertzl & Virginia Heiman Julie Bernstein: With sympathy on the loss of your father, David Anita Dannenman: With sympathy on the loss of your husband, David From: Ed Krys & family

Welcome New Members Please join us in welcoming the following new members to the TBE family:

Toby & Warren Gewant Jessie & Abe Schniper

Community Announcements TLC Day at CJFS: Calling all teens...come together November 6th, noon-4 pm, to help senior adults in our community. Contact Hillary Weiss at [email protected] or 879.3438. Hadassah Bubbe Club Brunch on November 7th, 10:30 am at the home of Beth Schaeffer. CJFS Caregivers Support Group: November 16th, 6:00-7:30 pm, Senior Lounge at the LJCC. Topic: “Caring for the Caregiver.” The Sam Lapidus Montclair Run on Thanksgiving Day benefitting the LJCC and Curing Childhood Cancer Research Fund at Children’s Hospital: 10K at 8:30 am; 1 mile Fun Run at 9:45 am. For more information contact the Levite Jewish Community Center at 879.0411 or www.bhamjcc.org. LJCC Joy Club: Join the Joy Club every Tuesday for a delicious kosher lunch and program at 12:15 p.m.

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Condolences With sympathy, we wish the following family peace and love during their time of sorrow: Jill Radwin Wife of Gary White Daughter of Marian and Myron Radwin Sister of Holly Mazer and Rusty Radwin May the family be comforted among the other mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.

Special Birthdays Mazal Tov to the following on their Special Birthdays for the month of November 2011: Barbara Bernstein, Linda Block, Sal Brill, Faye Friedman, Martin Green, Glynnis Levitt, Frieda Mazer, Esther Schuster *Special Birthdays are published in the bulletin beginning with age 50 and every 5 years thereafter.

TBE Anniversaries November Anniversaries Geri and Glenn Mazer (3) Loraine and David Reznik (26) Marjie and Myron Butler (51) Valentina and Vladimir Gutman (56) Barbara and Keith Bernstein (24) Sara and Kerry Shapiro (21) Honi and Steven Gottlieb (4) Sandra and Barry Dreayer (16) Ellen and Jerry Sokol (40)

Sheryl and Jay Perlstein (25) Sherrie and Steven Grunfeld (21) Susan and Billy Lapidus (21) Louise and Jimmy Abroms (34) Arlene and Murray Fisher (29) Melissa and Melvin Zivitz (23) Hannah and Kenneth Tichansky (47) Tracy and Seth Diamond (7) Susan and Michael Stein (37)

May you go from strength to strength. If your anniversary or special birthday is not listed above, please let us know so that we may update our records. Please contact Susan Biedinger at 933-2740 or [email protected]

Mazal Tov Brenda and Fred Friedman on the birth of their grandson, Hunter Cohen. Parents are Leah and Jeremy Cohen. Shea and Allen Halpern on the birth of their daughter, Ava Ross Halpern. Mazal Tov also to grandparents Karen and Reuben Halpern and great-grandmother Evelyn Allen.

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Donations Good Fortune Fund

Chased Committee Fund

A Double Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Jamie and Greg Odrezin on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary From: Sylvia Berman

A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: The Husid Family

A High Holiday Mahzor in loving memory of Anne and Sam Greenberg and Henrietta and William Michalove, beloved parents From: Sybil and Larry Michalove

Rita Laufman Youth Fund

Men’s Club Children’s Fund

In loving memory of Lyn Axelroth Hiller From: J. Charles Dunham

Mazal Tov to Jessica and Michael Goldstein on the Bat Mitzvah of their daughter, Ellis From: Michelle and Kevin Pake

A Double Chai donation in honor of receiving an aliyah on the first day of Rosh Hashanah From: Sybil and Larry Michalove A Chai donation wishing Mazal Tov to Jamie and Greg Odrezin on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary From: Danielle and Alan Weintraub In appreciation of an aliyah honor for the High Holidays From: Faye and Sidney Bernstein Wishing a healthy and happy New Year to Sandy and Morton Stern From: Marilyn and Paul Kullman Wishing a healthy and happy New Year to Ricki and Lanny Kline From: Marilyn and Paul Kullman Jamie and Greg Odrezin on the occasion of their 30th wedding anniversary From: Ellen and Terry Bernstein Eddie Ceitlin on the occasion of his 105th birthday From: Dr. and Mrs. Morris Stallings

Temple Beth-El General Fund Wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to: Mark Friedman From: Arlene and Milton Goldstein Eileen Curtis From: Marian and Myron Radwin Sheila and Richard Friedman Bettie Jaffe From: Marian and Myron Radwin Riv Husid From: Marian and Myron Radwin

In loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Rhoda and Robert Feirman Mazal Tov to Anne Cohn on becoming a Torah Fund Benefactor Mazal Tov to Eddie Ceitlin on the occasion of his 105th birthday Mazal Tov to Sue Lischkoff on the occasion of her special birthday Wishing a speedy recovery and continued good health to Sol Shapiro In loving memory of Lyn Axelroth Hiller From: Ralph Sokol

Edie Wilensky Memorial Fund Mazal Tov to Mila and Alexander Liberman on the birth of their grandson, Sam Morgan Liberman In loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Eileen and Len Levin

Bill Bernstein Memorial Fund In loving memory of Mark Phillips In loving memory of Zelda Lupion, beloved sister on her yahrzeit In loving memory of Gerri Bernard, beloved sister on her yahrzeit From: Thelma Bernstein

Robert Spielberger Memorial Fund Mazal Tov to Mickie and Victor Cohen on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary From: Lynn and Bert Bloomston In loving memory of Robert Speilberger beloved father and grandfather on his yahrzeit In loving memory of Frank Harris, beloved grandfather and great-grandfather on his yahrzeit In loving memory of Jack Langer, beloved uncle and great-uncle on his yahrzeit From: Wendy, Jonathan, Ida Rose And Bobby Rutkoff

Chico Bomchel Memorial Social Action Fund In loving memory of Louise Bley Fields, beloved grandmother on her yahrzeit In loving memory of Mary Fields, beloved aunt on her yahrzeit From: Eddie Griffith

Nathan Filler Fund Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Wishing a speed recovery and continued good health to Eileen Curtis In loving memory of Ronnie Goldberg In loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Gloria Solomon and Family

Prayer Book Fund A High Holiday Mahzor in loving memory of Ruth and Joe Sikora, beloved parents on their yahrzeits From: Natalie and Albert Sikora

In loving memory of Nathan Filler, beloved father on his yahrzeit In loving memory of Ida Filler, beloved grandmother on her yahrzeit From: Carol and Jimmy Filler

Memorial Fund In Loving Memory of A generous donation in loving memory of Pauline Schuster From: Paige and Alan Lichtenstein

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Donations A Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Sheri and Jimmy Krell A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Bettie Forman A Chai donation in loving memory of Lyn Axelroth Hiller From: Enid Flax A Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Vikki and Ken Grodner A Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Lynette and J. B. Mazer, Nancy and Dennis Lutz, Carole and Michael Mazer A Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Ricki and Lanny Kline A Chai donation in loving memory of Jill Radwin From: Sol Kimerling Lyn Axelroth Hiller From: Blanche Rogoff Jill Radwin From: Deborah Botnik Tobie and Bernard Axel Sheila and Richard Friedman Susan and Stuart Padove Dolly and David Staff Ilse Nathan Hannah and Ken Tichansky Harold Goldstein From: Jackie Lishkoff and Deborah Botnik Fred Ostroy From: Mickie & Victor Cohen

A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Terry Green, beloved daughter on her yahrzeit A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Samuel Gorlin From: Helen and Monroe Green A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Charlotte Grodner, beloved wife, mother and grandmother From: Vikki, Ken, Sterling, Alex and Paul Grodner A Double Chai donation in loving memory of Frank E. Harris, beloved grandfather and Dr. Robert Spielberger, beloved uncle on their yahrzeits From: Blair Eurton A Chai donation in loving memory of Julius Schuster, beloved father on his yahrzeit A Chai donation in loving memory of Esther and Levi Rachman, and Anna and Avram Schuster, beloved grandparents on their yahrzeits From: Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Alex Schulman, father From: Zena and Lewis Schulman A Chai donation in loving memory of Lena Benjamin Goldberg, beloved mother on her yahrzeit From: Harvey L. Benjamin A Chai donation in loving memory of Sadye Blotner, beloved mother on her yahrzeit From: Lynette and Alvin Slaughter A Chai donation in loving memory of Chaja Nagrodzki, beloved mother-in-law on her yahrzeit From: Nancy Nagrodzki

On Their Yahrzeits In loving memory of

A Chai donation in loving memory of Jackee Meddin, beloved sister on her yahrzeit From: Pat Miller

A very generous donation in loving memory of Salomon Mirelman, beloved father on his yahrzeit From: Daniel Mirelman

A Chai donatioin in loving memory of Sadye Blotner, beloved mother on her yahrzeit From: Shirley Hasson

A very generous donation in loving memory of Salomon Mirelman, beloved father on his yahrzeit From: Simon Mirelman

A Chai donation in loving memory of Naty Goodman, beloved brother-in-law on his yahrzeit From: Pam Ruttenberg

A 4X Chai donation in loving memory of Saul Bernstein, beloved father on his yahrzeit From: Roslyn and Peter Mannon

A Chai donation in loving memory of Charlotte Grodner, beloved sister on her yahrzeit From: Dolly and David Staff

A Chai donation in loving memory of Morris Rousso, beloved father on his yahrzeit From: Sue Jaffe and Family Melanie Gershon, niece From: Marian and Myron Radwin Rafael Rotenberg, father From: Sofia Rutenberg and Leonid Shilkrot Benjamin Laskin, father Beila Laskin, grandmother From: Barbara Nissenbaum Faye Shafferman, sister From: Norman Jean Long Sadie Barstein, sister-in-law From: Charlotte Corenblum Artem Belotserkovskiy, father From: Alex Belotserkovskiy Gertrude Solomon, grandmother Joseph Solomon, grandfather From: Melvin Davis Louis Brook, father From: Helman Brook Rose Wander, grandmother From: Michelle Pake Artem Belotserkovskiy, husband From: Bronya Belotserkovskiy Ida Mae Seligman, mother and grandmother From: Bobby, Michael Seligman and Family Dorothy Hahn, mother From: Beth Gerwin Sarah Reznichenko, mother Lipa Reznichenko, father From: Leya L. Reznichenko Gertrude Adcox, aunt From: Sybil and Larry Michalove Louise Rosenberg, mother From: Hazel Pizette Morris Senior, uncle From: Natalie and Albert Sikora Bessie Zivita, mother Mose Zivitz, grandfather From: Melissa and Melvin Zivitz

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Yahrzeits Shabbat Lekh L’kha November 4-5 Max Anfanger *Eva Bernstein *Meyer Binstock Hattie Blatt Ida Pazol Bryan Rebecca Bunkin Bea Cohen Hyman David Cohen Herman Dubin Miriam Elliott Carol Fink *Dorothy Fleisher *Louis Friedman Emanuel Furman Jack Gale Tobi Gerson *Isaac Gingold *Morton Goldberg *Elizabeth Goldman *Anne Greenberg Carol Sue Greenberg Gloria Weisberg Jacobs *Rose Jaffe Letty Sandra Klein Ida Koshina *Samuel S. Schulman Lapidus *Julius Leader Harold Z. Lubel Jano Luck Kathy Maisel Morton J. Marks Greta Melamed Leopold (Poldi) Mendler Jacob Packler Faye Paskowitz Rose Pisetzky *Jacob Randman Abel Ruttenberg David Schneider Antony Schwartz Dave Siegel *Elijah Sirote

*Jack Slaughter Yetta Stein *Ben Stivelman Lillian Wearb Shabbat Vayera November 11-12 Alvin Bearman *Frieda Becker Chana Zelda Berman *Herbert M. Besser Jean Blitz Joseph Blotner Owen Bresler Maurice Corenblum Violet Davis *Joe Denaburg Joseph Dim Rhoda Dubin Vadim S. Dvoskin Oscar Eskind Marion Fast *Morris Feigelson *Benjamin Feldser Wallace H. Flax Minnie Fleisher *Dora Friedman *Abe Friedman Bernard Ginsberg Tanchum Goldberg Jennie Goldstein *B. J. Goldstein *Jennie Goldstein Herbert Goldstein *Rosebelle Greenberg *Sy Grunfeld Rubin Hanan *Samuel Meyer Hurvich Morris Kahn Jack Kahn Isaac Karpe Roger Katz Cecelia Krantz *Jennie Sarah Kroman

Anna Kurman *Irvin Ira Leslie Benjamin Levine *Jean Levy *Leonard Lewis Minnita Lipman Gloria Litvine *Harris Marshak Sylvia Mazer Akiva Ostrovsky Faifish Pelikhov *Bertha Pollock *Charles Rich Morris Rosenthal Jennifer Beth Rosenthal *Isadore Rotenstreich Nina Ruben Esther Schwartz *Henne Seligman Jane Sheiman David Silverstein Morris Solinsky Johnny Toranto Mikhaylov Treyger Buzya Vaysbroyt *Della Wallock Maurie Weil Annie Weinstein Harold Weinstein Simon Witt Shabbat Haye Sarah November 18-19, 2011 Louis Akseizer *Keith Robert Altman Norma Belz David Berger *Ethel Berman *Rose Bernstein Alberto Bitran James Bor *Beverly Cohen *Selma Damsky Joseph Dim

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Yahrzeits Toby Cheryl Fraser Ann Kallman Freed *Jean Ginsburg Goddard *David B. Goldstein Moe Goldstein Diana Nathan Goldstein Tillie Greenberg Sadye Greenberg Boris Guberman Mayta Gulman Joyce Happ *Molly Isenberg *Carole Jaffe *Richard C. Jaffe Lena Lewis Kanter Earl Kraft *Maurice Lapidus Philip Levin Ben Levy *Rose Lipsitz Benjamin Magness *Dave Mazer *Dorothy Morris Sam Mutchnick *Jacob Padawer Noson Pishchik Sam Rittenberg Morris Rosenberg Arnold Royce *Samuel Rubin *Carol L. Schneider Yetta Sohn Betsy Steinman Sarah Stern Ricki Susman *Annie Tenenbaum Robert Weinstein Lillian Weissman Meyer Lazer Yaker *Bessie Zivitz Shabbat Toldot November 25-26, 2011 Bootsie Abelson Rose Belitsky

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Memorial Plaques Scott Bernstein *Bert Biel *Phillip I. Binderman *Philip Block Abba Bromberg Morris Jacob Brook *Minnie Dimenstein *Taft Epstein *Joseph Goldberg *Howard Green Grigoriy Greenberg Inez Greene Gertrude Grodner *Max Hurvich *Zissel Isenberg *Frieda Josephs Ruby Coplon Kahn *Marvin Kallman Sarah Kraft *Max Kroman Dave Leeson *Shirlee Levine *Esther Libowsky Max Litvine *Sidney Mazer *Isadore Mazer Frances Peetluk Sophie Pollock Vivian Ralston *Eleanor Roseman *Fredric Michael Rosemore Sylvan Saks Diane Segal Annie Shealy *Molly Shiland Joseph Singer *Ethel Stein Hyman Tishler Risa Varlow Golda Volosovah *Rebecca Wilder Fanny Sokol Wittenstein Sam Wolf *Sadie Yanuck Becky Zuflacht

In the book of Psalms we read: "The light of the Lord is the soul of man." These words are so significant that they are engraved in the Ner Tamid, the eternal light in our sanctuary. Each Shabbat, and every Festival, we light candles to mark the holiday and bring a symbol of God's light into our hearts and into our homes. Five times a year we light a Yahrzeit candle. The light of the candle reminds us of our departed loved ones and our faith that their spirits live in the presence of God. A memorial plaque dedicated to your loved one is a lasting tribute that will reside in our sanctuary forever. On the day of their passing, and on each Yizkor day, the light will glow, reminding us of their lives and our love for them. For more information, please contact the memorial light committee: Lynette Mazer (205.967.5270), Margy Rosenbaum (205.871.8475), or Vicki Flax (205.967.1243).

Reminder of Cemetery Maintenance Fees In January, we reached out to Temple Beth-El members who currently have lots in Block 40 at Elmwood Cemetery, to request a $100 annual maintenance fee. Proper support of our cemetery involves the participation of every owner of a lot in the system. This a friendly reminder if you have not paid this maintenance fee yet, please do so at your earliest convenience. If you have questions, you may call Cemetery Committee Chair Barbara Bonfield or the TBE office at 933.2740.

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What do you do on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day? Do you want to give back to the community? Come join us at the Community Kitchens in Woodlawn to serve lunch to the hungry and the homeless. Bring your family and friends. Do a mitzvah! For more information or to volunteer, please contact Eva Wilensky at 967-3340 or [email protected].

Connection Beth-El If you have any contact information changes, please let us know so that they can be included in the 2012 TBE Directory. Contact us at 933.2740 or [email protected]. Stay Informed: Are you on our email list? If not, please contact Susan Biedinger, [email protected], to be added. The deadline for the December 2011 bulletin is November 1st.