BULLETIN - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. TELLING OUR STORIES
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C O N G R E G A T I O N S H A A R E E M E T H
BULLETIN JANUARY 2023
TELLING OUR STORIES
A Shabbat Tribute to the Legacy of
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
Details on Page 2
TELLING OUR STORIES
A Shabbat Tribute to the Legacy of
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
We are so fortunate to host the Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the
Young Artists of the IN UNISON
Chorus of the St. Louis Symphony Stiffman Sanctuary
Orchestra. A group of eight young adult
singers will be with us the evening of January Join us as we share an inspiring Friday evening gathering of
13 to share musical messages of Rev. Dr. prayer, song, memories and stories celebrating the legacy of
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s teaching. MLK in each of our lives.
Your Voice is Needed!
Members of our community are invited to share brief reflections on such questions as: How is my life a reflection of the
legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr? What am I doing in my life today because of the lessons of MLK? What is my dream for our
community, nation and world today that lifts up Dr. King’s vision?
If you would like to share your brief story in spoken word (no more than two minutes)
or in writing (one written page) please e-mail Rabbi Bennett at jbennett@sestl.org
or Debbie Bram at dbram@sestl.org by Sunday, January 8.
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’
Please Note:
Congregation Shaare Emeth will be closed Monday, January 16 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
2 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023
COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS
JANUARY 2023
Memories Shape Us WORSHIP
SCHEDULE
By Rabbi James M. Bennett Even more important, he taught us Friday, January 6, 2023
jbennett@sestl.org that the vision that Dr. King had so 6 p.m. L’Dor VaDor Intergenerational
I
poetically articulated to the world
was only Shabbat Service and January
during his short life were a reflection
five when of the very vision that our Jewish
Birthday Blessings
President prophetic tradition established as
John F. Kennedy the very core of our beliefs. “Let Saturday, January 7, 2023
was murdered. I Justice come down like water and 9:30 a.m. Torah Study
vividly remember Righteousness as a Mighty Stream.”
November 1963 in “Do Justly, Love Kindness, and Walk Friday, January 13, 2023
black and white – Humbly with God.” Ideas like these
in the images that marched across the 6 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Tzedek
were not merely ancient platitudes to
television screen in our family room Shabbat Service
be honored when we hear the Haftarah
where I sat with my parents as they read on Shabbat. These words and
somberly watched. A nation mourned. Saturday, January 14, 2023
many like them are the very heart of
We mourn still in many ways. 9:30 a.m. Torah Study
what it means for us to be Jews. To do
I was only ten years old when Dr. what is just and right, and to work to 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered. ensure that justice prevails. To live with Drew Rosenblum, child of Jennifer
Oddly, I do not remember watching kindness, mercy and compassion. To and David Rosenblum, becomes a
his funeral, but I do remember the feed the hungry, to heal the sick, to B’Mitzvah
many ensuing conversations and free the captive, to make peace. All this
debates around our table, as my father and more is what it means to be Jewish, Friday, January 20, 2023
and mother and their peers raged at and, for that matter, what it means to
be human. 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
the racism and hatred that had taken
Dr. King from our world. He, too, we
mourn still in many ways. It is no coincidence that Dr. Martin Saturday, January 21, 2023
Luther King, Jr. was a man of faith. 9:30 a.m. Torah Study
My entire life was shaped in countless His faith inspired him to say what he
ways by JFK’s and Dr. King’s legacies, believed, and yes, to be willing to even Friday, January 27, 2023
among others. I was weaned on their die for what he believed.
messages of hope, and especially on Dr. 6 p.m. Keshet Kabbalat Shabbat Service,
King’s profound belief in the dignity Our memories, our values, our vision, Details on page 9
and value of every human being, and shape us and make us who we are. It is
his optimism that reminded us that up to each of us to take all of this and Saturday, January 28, 2023
“the arc of the moral universe is long, make our world what it is yet to be. It is
9:30 a.m. Torah Study
but it bends toward justice.” when we tell our stories that the legacy
of our memories, values and vision
11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service
During my high school years, I recall become reality. Eli Esses, child of Stephanie Esses,
my rabbi, Dr. William B. Silverman, becomes a B’Mitzvah
of blessed memory, telling stories of Come share your story. Join us on
marching with Dr. King. He inspired Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. as we Friday, February 3, 2023
me with his tales of “praying with his remember and celebrate the legacy of
6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
feet,” and helped implant within me Dr. King. If you’d like to share your
a desire to work towards justice in my story, please let us know at jbennett@
Saturday, February 4, 2023
own life. sestl.org or dbram@sestl.org.
9:30 a.m. Torah Study
SESTL.ORG • 3
FROM THE PRESIDENT
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
By Bill Remis, President look for ways to innovate and grow our Temple life so you can experience and
president@sestl.org educational programming. People are be a part of our community. There is a
A
regularly attending Shabbat services lot going on and there is certainly room
s we and it was a joy to see so many people at for everyone looking for a way to get
turn the high holidays. Our Tzedek committee involved. We are always looking for new
calendar has been working on various projects to ideas and ways to innovate. If you have
to start 2023, it’s help those in need and promote social ideas for us, are looking to increase your
natural to reflect justice. Our Board of Trustees has been engagement, or even if you just want to
back on the year hard at work reviewing and updating find a place to spend a little time with
that was 2022. policies and looking for opportunities friends and family, I hope you will reach
What a year it was! to grow and sustain our membership. out to me, the clergy, or anyone on our
Since becoming president in May, Our loyal and dedicated staff have been board in this new year. We would love to
I have seen and learned so much. working tirelessly to operate Temple and hear from you and are always interested
Our staff and volunteers from our make sure congregational needs are met. in exploring ways to make life at Temple
congregation have worked so hard to more meaningful.
re-open the synagogue. Preschool, 2023 promises to be a year of continued
camp and religious school are firing growth and opportunity. I hope each May 2023 be a healthy and happy year. I
on all cylinders and we continue to of you will find a way to participate in look forward to seeing all of you.
Board of Trustee Nominations
By Josh Wallach served in a leadership role and would sacred work, which can be personally
Immediate Past President and Chairman of the like to re-engage? If the answer to any of fulfilling and stimulating. If you would
Nominating Committee; jwallach@sestl.com these questions is yes, then keep reading. like to submit your name for board
H
consideration or the name of someone
ave you Each year, the Nominating Committee
else (with their prior consent), please
ever wanted seeks to add talented and passionate
contact me at jwallach@sestl.com. If
to take a individuals to our Board of Trustees who
leadership role in will participate in setting the direction you would like more information about
your congregation of Congregation Shaare Emeth and what serving on our Board of Trustees
but didn’t know how take a hands-on approach, helping is all about, send me an email and I’ll
to get started? Do Shaare Emeth to achieve its mission as a arrange for a convenient time to chat.
you know someone compassionate and inclusive community Members of our Board of Trustees serve
who would be a great asset to our temple that makes Judaism relevant, meaningful, a minimum two-year term. Please submit
leadership? Perhaps you have previously and joyful. Board service is truly names prior to February 3.
THANK YOU
Robert Colton
FOR 20 YEARS OF SERVICE TO
CONGREGATION SHAARE EMETH.
4 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023
A Message from Rabbi Goldstein Weekly Yoga with
Ellie DesPrez
By Rabbi Andrea Goldstein requirement of this program), which is Wednesdays,
agoldstein@sestl.org due on January 31st. While I will miss January 4, 11, 18, 25
A
learning, teaching and practicing with
s many of you during this month, I am grateful that
you are 5–6 p.m. at the Jewish
Congregation Shaare Emeth has granted
aware,
me this time to focus on the completion
Mindfulness of St. Louis
I have spent the OR online
of this project. I look forward to being
past two and a half
years enrolled in a with all of you again beginning on
Dr. Ellie DesPrez, an English
Doctor of Ministry February 1st with a new schedule and new teacher and certified and
program through the Mindfulness Center offerings. Watch experienced yoga instructor,
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute the weekly emails or check the Center’s brings her sense of wisdom,
of Religion. I am on sabbatical all of website for up-to-date information, and curiosity, delight, and calm to
January 2023 so that I can complete if you have any questions, contact Stacy every class she teaches. Join Ellie
my demonstration project (the final Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org. in-person or online for one or
all of these sessions where she will
help us ease into our evenings
A Tree of Life Tu B’Shevat Seder
with a sense of joy and peace. A
suggested donation of $10/class
is appreciated. Once you have
registered, a Zoom link will be
Celebrating the Interconnectedness of sent to you email allowing you to
Our Lives, Our Actions, and Our Earth join online. To register visit
sestl.co/mindfulyoga
Sunday, February 5 from 4–5:30 p.m. at Shaare Emeth
Led by Rabbi Goldstein, Debbie Bram, Director of Jewish Life Meditation Sits
& Learning, and Lucy Greenbaum, Musician-in-Residence For a schedule of January’s
Tu B’Shevat is the New Year of the Trees. free meditation sits refer to the
In recent years this holiday has expanded Jewish Mindfulness Center of St.
to include an honoring of all the natural Louis’ weekly Monday email or
world and our place within it. This year’s Tu contact Stacy Jespersen at
B’Shevat seder will include beautiful music, sjespersen@sestl.org.
readings, and prayers as well as a chance to
sample delicious wines and juices, fruits
and nuts. There is no cost to attend, but
registration is required. Register no later
than Wednesday, February 1 by going to
sestl.co/treeoflifeseder
SESTL.ORG • 5
JEWISH LIFE & LEARNING
B’sha’ah Tovah: A
Class for Expecting
Parents
Saturday, February 11 from
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
B’sha’ah Tovah* will provide you with
opportunities to connect with other
expecting parents and to explore both
traditional and contemporary ways that
Judaism can add meaning to every stage
of your journey to parenthood –
from anticipating, to welcoming,
to celebrating.
B’sha’ah Tovah is open to Shaare Emeth
members and to the broader community.
Questions? Email Rabbi Rachel Bearman
at rbearman@sestl.org.
*Did you know: The traditional, Jewish response to learning that someone is expecting a child Register today and share the invitation
is “B’sha’ah Tovah” which literally means “at a good hour” but is understood to mean “may with friends:
everything go well and happen at the right time.” sestl.co/bshaahtovah
Matriarchs to Mamalas:
Women Mystery Writers
Tuesday, January 24 at 4 p.m. on Zoom
The hustle and bustle of the Thanksgiving to Hanukkah
to New Year’s period is behind us (at last!) Now we can
give ourselves permission to sit down with a glass of wine
or a cup of tea and indulge in a good murder mystery.
Some of the best of that genre come from the pens
of females, and that’s why this month we are going to
explore Women Mystery Writers.
On Tuesday, January 24th at 4 p.m., our online book
club will be discussing these authors via Zoom. Upon
registering, you will receive a resource list with suggested
books. As always, you are free to read anything you like
on the subject. Please join us then! Register at
sestl.co/mmjan23
6 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
“Focus On Abortion”
Photo Exhibit at Shaare Emeth
By Rabbi Rachel K. Bearman the portraits and stories of people who
rbearman@sestl.org have experienced abortion in some
I
way.
n Exodus,
we read that As we walk through the exhibit, we’ll
Moses and be panim el panim with people who have
God spoke “panim el had abortions, partners of those who
panim (face to face) have had an abortion, and medical
as one person professionals who are providing
speaks to another,” abortion care. Focus on Abortion
(Ex 33:11) and explains that the goal of this exhibit
in the last verses of Deuteronomy, (and their work in general) is to reduce
when Moses dies, the Torah tells the stigma that exists in our society
Abortion Stories
us, “Never again did there arise in around abortion.
Israel a prophet like Moses—whom
Adonai singled out, panim el panim Shaare Emeth stands with the Union
for Reform Judaism as we assert
(face to face).” (Deut 34:10) In the
Torah, panim el panim is used to describe that our Jewish values teach us that Honoring the 50th
encounters and relationships where all people should have the ability to
decide when and if they would like
Anniversary of
true understanding existed. Because
Moses could see the “face of God” to be pregnant. Abortion care is Roe v. Wade and
health care, and our congregation
(whatever we imagine that to mean),
Moses was able to understand more will continue to advocate for religious the Work that
about God than any being ever had or freedom and reproductive rights while
also supporting organizations that are
Continues
ever would.
helping people access reproductive
care- including abortion care.
Sunday, January 22 from
Meeting someone panim el panim is an
opportunity to see the divine within 2–4 p.m.
This exhibit will be at Shaare Emeth
them and to understand them in ways
from January 10th to January 29th. Sponsored by Shaare Emeth
that others, who haven’t had the chance
We hope you will take the time to
to be face to face with them, might not browse the exhibit any time you are in and the National Council of
be able to. the building. There will be a special Jewish Women
program on January 22nd to mark the
This January, there will be new faces Congregation Shaare Emeth and the
50th anniversary of the Roe V. Wade
in the halls of our synagogue building. St. Louis chapter of NCJW are proud
decision.
Congregation Shaare Emeth is to co-sponsor the photo exhibit
partnering with the St. Louis chapter We hope that you will join us in Focus on Abortion. This program
of the National Council of Jewish standing panim el panim with the portraits will include time to browse the
Women (NCJW) to host a powerful in this exhibit and that we will all come exhibit, a panel discussion and light
travelling exhibit called “Focus on away with more understanding having refreshments. More details to follow -
Abortion: Americans Share Their seen ourselves and God reflected in the watch for information in Shaare Mail.
Stories.” This exhibit is made up of faces of these strangers.
SESTL.ORG • 7
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
WANTED
PURIM PLAYERS
PURIM
Shaare Emeth will be hosting a Country Western Purimspiel on Erev
Purim - Monday, March 6 - written and directed by Patrick Siler in
coordination with Cantor Seth Warner. We are looking for anyone
who would like a part (large or small) to play in the Spiel. Musical
theatre experience is helpful but not required. Rehearsals begin in
mid-February. Please indicate your interest by January 31 - email
Stacy Jespersen at sjespersen@sestl.org with your name, email
address, and phone number.
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8 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023
All Of Our Voices
Raising up diverse voices within the LGBTQ+ community
January 27-28, 2023
From Congregation Shaare Emeth’s Keshet Committee.
All events are free and open to everyone.
Keshet Committee’s
ABOUT SHAARE
EMETH’S KESHET
COMMITTEE
Keshet means rainbow or קשתin
Second Annual Shabbaton
Hebrew. Since 2019, the Keshet
Committee, with the leadership
and partnership of Rabbi Levine,
Spend a weekend with Congregation Torah Study & Panel
Shaare Emeth's Keshet Committee as
has been working toward affirming we raise up diverse voices within the Discussion
and welcoming members of the LGBTQ+ community. All events are
LGBTQ+ community. Our goal free and open to everyone. Saturday, January 28 in the
is to help the congregation live Kehillah Center
up to our highest values so that
all congregants and prospective
Welcoming Diverse 9 – 9:30 a.m. Nosh
members feel truly at home at Members Into the
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Special Torah Study
Shaare Emeth. The Keshet team Congregation with Rabbi Bennett
hosts programming to support
and celebrate LGBTQ+ inclusion A midweek virtual workshop 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. All of
within our congregation and acts via Zoom, date & time TBD Our Voices – Intersectionality and
as a resource on LGBTQ+ issues to Inclusion For All: A Diverse Panel of
the congregational community. Kabbalat Shabbat St. Louis Voices
Keshet Committee members: Service 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. Lunch immediately
Co-Chairs: Leslie Masaki and Michele following
Siler; Sam Bernstein, Beth Bierman, Friday, January 27 at 6 p.m.
Rachel Bolter, Chrys Goodell, Featuring Band Together and inclusive Details and registration at
Michelle Gralnick, Terri Jacobson, readings in the Stiffman Sanctuary sestl.co/keshet23
Julia Partin, Michael Sherberg, Molly Thal,
and Sharon Vermont; Rabbi Lori Levine;
and Hannah Michelson, Staff Liaison
SESTL.ORG • 9
Y O U T H & E D U C AT I O N
Enrollment Now Open for
Shirlee Green Preschool
and Camp Micah
By Brandi Cartwright
bcartwright@sestl.org
“Every day is a journey and the journey itself is home.”
Matsuo Basho, Japanese poet
H ow can I give advice about going on a
journey? First, accept the challenge.
Then, commit fully with your heart,
hands, and mind. Once you’re all in, recruit
fellow adventurers to travel with you along
the way. Don’t stop until your heart is full.
This is the advice we offer the children of
Shirlee Green Preschool and the actions we
model as teachers of young citizens.
For a young child at Shirlee Green Preschool, our small school is
an adventure. Often exciting and diverting, filled with pleasure
and amusement and unknown forks in the road, adventure is
taken up by the children and shared by the teachers. Day in and
day out, each adventure adds to the stories we tell each other of
how we learned and played and taught at SGP.
And the children have embarked on so many grand pursuits.
In 2022, SGP kiddos began creating their very own museum,
built an ice cream truck and “sold” their homemade ice cream
to friends and parents, a new recipe for rainbow challah with
sprinkles was created, a kid-made play was written and sets and
props were completed, and the pre-kindergarteners organized
their own Shabbat observances and invited their families.
Every year at Shirlee Green Preschool is a remarkable journey and
you’re invited to join us! With field trips all around town, quirky
and inspiring kid-made projects by our young solutionaries, and
master teachers, Shirlee Green Preschool is a unique treasure for
the young children of St. Louis and surrounding communities.
SGP is an inclusive, diverse preschool that welcomes young
learners of every background and enrollment is now open for
little ones ages 6 weeks – 5 years old.
Get a sneak peek at all fun. Schedule a tour and to begin enrolling
for summer camp and the 2023-24 school year, contact Kayla at
kadams@sestl.org. Enrollment open while spaces last.
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Where summer
lasts a lifetime!
Camp Registration Set to
Open January 17, 2023!
CAMP DATES: JUNE 12 – AUGUST 4
Camp Emeth is so excited to open registration to campers
who will be rising kindergarteners through rising 8th
graders in Fall 2023.
All of our programming will be back… Vatikim, chuggim,
tripping, field trips and more.
BACK IN 2023!
Don’t want to pack lunch every day? We will be offering
Picky Eaterz catered lunches. For a reasonable price, your
camper will be eating a fun, nutritional lunch every day
without any hassle for you. Please visit our website for more
information.
STAFF APPLICATIONS WILL BE
LIVE ON JANUARY 17!
TO REGISTER:
We are looking for you to be a part of our magic…
Returning camp families will login to their existing
CampInTouch account. New families will open a new While we have a high rate of returning staff members,
CampInTouch account. we are always looking to add to our team.
Registration links and all Camp Emeth information can be If you are interested, please visit our website and
found on our website at click on the tile “Work at Camp Emeth.” Our online
sestl.co/campemeth application can be found there.
SESTL.ORG • 11Y O U T H & E D U C AT I O N
A Legacy of Learning:
The Ida Stack Award
By Rabbi Lori Levine
llevine@sestl.org
W hen most
of us are
asked
to think about our
favorite teachers from
our school years,
Ida Stack it is usually an easy
task. Memories are
conjured up of their voices, their unique
style, and all that they taught us, both
inside and outside the classroom. We
can instantly recall details of impactful
projects and the challenges we overcame her children tried to think of a birthday
together. Above all, we remember how gift they could give to their mom, back
they made us feel: loved, supported, in January of 1997. The idea was born
special, brilliant, brave, and confident. to create a scholarship award in her
name. Even though it is highly unusual to
For decades at Congregation Shaare name a scholarship for someone who is
Emeth, Ida Stack was one of those living, they shared their idea with Rabbi
teachers. Her lively energy, her enthusiasm
Stiffman. He was enthusiastically on
for Judaism, her love of the Hebrew
board! However, the Shaare Emeth board
language, and so much more made her
would have to approve of this. It took
a teacher who changed the lives of all of
Jillian Reppy was recently named some lobbying on Rabbi Stiffman's part,
our students for the better. Mrs. Stack
the 2022 recipient of the Ida Stack committed herself to a life of community but the Ida Stack Scholarship came to be.
Award at Congregation Shaare engagement and fearless leadership. She
Emeth’s Religious School. The The 2022-2023 school year marks the
taught our young people both in religious
award was established in 1997 and 24th time a student has received this
school and at Camp Ben Frankel. She
is given annually to a sixth-grader exciting honor. You can read more about
used her gift of music to sing in Shabbat
who has demonstrated dedication this year’s winner, Jillian Reppy, to the left.
with seniors living in longer-term care
and enthusiasm for Jewish learning. I am so proud that our community is one
facilities, even when they were skeptical
These attributes epitomize the about her zest for music. I have loved that honors and celebrates the teachers
essence of Ida Stack, who inspired hearing stories of her amazing life from who dedicate their time and resources
generations of students in her the Stack family over the years, and from to our children, changing their lives for
50-plus year career at Shaare Rabbi Goldstein, who remembers her as the better. I am also proud of all of the
Emeth. Jillian is the child of Justin one of her own cherished Jewish teachers. students who, with dedication, hard work,
and Allison Reppy. Jillian is a 6th and positive attitudes, have been Ida Stack
Grade student at Parkway Central Each year, we give an award that was Award winners. We are so very blessed.
Middle School and enjoys playing established by her family in her honor to
volleyball, reading, and working on a 6th Grade student. I recently learned May we continue to rejoice in learning,
her aerial skills. the story of how this came to be! When potential, and community for many years
Mrs. Stack was about to turn 75 years old, to come.
12 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023Y O U T H & E D U C AT I O N
Meet Inbar Bloch,
Our Shinshinit!
A Shinshin is an 18-year-old Israeli emissary 2022, I got the call
who defers their army service for one year to telling me I was going
volunteer in Jewish communities abroad with the to be a shinshinit in St.
goal of educating people of all ages about Israel Louis! But of course it
and Israeli culture. Inbar is the Shinshinit for didn’t end there - from
Congregation Shaare Emeth and Temple Emanuel for March, me and the other
2022-2023. 187 shinshinim had
different seminars and
By Inbar Bloch conferences to prepare
I n Israel I live in a place called Tel- us for this amazing, yet
Mond; it’s a small town between difficult, experience.
Netanya and Tel-Aviv. I live there On August 28, 2022, I
2022-23 St. Louis Shinshinim: Inbar Bachar, Guy Dobrin,
with my family: my parents, four siblings, arrived in St. Louis and
Alma Cohen, and Inbar Bloch
our dog, and our cat. In my free time I started my journey!
love singing and listening to music. If I’m being honest, when I got accepted I believe every new experience I have
One of the things I love about Israel to St. Louis, I didn’t know too much already had and will continue to take on
is how diverse is it. Of course we have about it, so I Googled it (which was my during my time as a shinshinit, has an
a majority of Jewish people, but there first mistake). When you Google St. impact on me, because every single aspect
are also many Christians, Muslims,and Louis, you get very scary results, such of this journey is life changing. Some
people from every religion, color, as - “The most dangerous city in the things that have made the biggest impacts
gender, sexuality, and anything else, US!” So, as expected, I was concerned on me so far are all the different classes
living together in our small country. to say the least. But after more research, I’ve led. Those that let me teach kids
and talking to the last shinshinim of about my life as an Israeli teen, but also
About three years ago, a friend of St. Louis, I realized I got accepted to lead me to learn about their lives and
my family flew to New York, to be a the most amazing city and incredible create personal connections.
shinshinit there. Since I knew her, I congregations!
followed her on social media,and saw a I honestly don’t exactly know what I
glimpse to her life as a shinshinit. Since During my time at Shaare Emeth, I’m aspire to do and be in the future,but
that moment, I knew this was something hoping to create a lot of amazing and then again, I guess no one really does.
I wanted to do. The process of getting in personal connections; with the kids, the However,one of my biggest dreams is
the program is long, made up of many parents, and the congregation as a whole. to study abroad. I don’t know yet what
different stages,and starts really early - I My goal for this year, is to feel like I I want to study, or where, I just know
started my process in May of 2021! managed to influence and change (even I want the experience of studying in a
in the most minor way) a person’s life different country,and after that, who
After about six different interviews, for the better. Because that’s what this knows...Maybe I’ll even come back to St.
forms, and assessments, in January of journey is all about - the people. Louis as an older emissary!
2023 Camp and Israel Scholarships Available
Shaare Emeth has need based scholarships to help our members attend URJ Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI)
overnight camp, teen Israel programs and Camp Emeth. Please contact Rosalie Stein for an application by email at
rstein@sestl.org or (314) 569.0010.
The deadline is February 3 for Israel scholarships and February 17 for GUCI and Camp Emeth scholarships.
SESTL.ORG • 13NATAN CIRCLE
LEGACY PROGRAM
A Strong Heritage Drives a
Strong Future
While there have been obstacles,
those who came before us kept our
temple strong through a legacy of
love, support, and giving that today
helps us to cultivate strong bonds.
One of the cornerstones that has
supported us is the Congregation
Shaare Emeth Endowment Fund.
Established years ago by our
synagogue members, this financial
blessing helps us maintain the needs
of our temple, congregation and
community – all made possible by
gifts both large and small.
To get started, contact Rosalie Stein
at rstein@sestl.org or (314) 569.0010.
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Memberships, clinics, teams, leagues, and more are all available.
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Our pool proudly hosts Camp Emeth
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14 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023SHAARE THE NEWS
From the The Latest from the AV Club
Accounting Team
YOUR 2022 TAX STATEMENT
Thank you for your support of the
Temple during the 2022 year. You will
C ontinuing support of our
Shaare Emeth community in
many ways, our AV Club keeps
our Congregation connected with
wrap-around technological services for
receive your yearend tax statement by members of all ages. The AV Club’s
January 31 via your current statement support optimizes what Shaare Emeth
method (by paper mail or to the primary can achieve inside the temple as well as is $100 which can be paid by check
email address on file, depending on beyond its walls. or by installment, online. As always,
your communications preferences). If we appreciate our members’ support
you'd like to change your communication Some recent highlights supported by and look forward to another year of
preference for the billing department, the AV Club: connection and community as we
feel free to reach out to Maggie or Scott. together create a vibrant and accessible
• Joyful Consecration Service for
Congregation Shaare Emeth.
GET STARTED WITH SCRIP some of our youngest congregants.
We are grateful to everyone who • Our Chanukah Shabbat service To join online visit:
purchased SCRIP during the holiday lightened our week. www.sestl.org/av-club/
season - thank you for shopping with
us and supporting your Temple! SCRIP • Inspiring guests sharing their work
Thank you to our new and renewing
isn't just for the holidays. Many of our at Tzedek Shabbat services online
2023 AV Club members from October
members receive SCRIP year round. as well as in person.
25-November 30:
We're happy to help you set up a monthly We hope you will consider joining Ilene Brooks and Richard Scharnhorst
order that you can pick up at Temple. or renewing your membership to the
Get started today by calling Maggie at Shaare Emeth AV Club in the new Lynne Fogel
314-692-5343. year. The suggested donation for 2023 Randall and Nancy Green
Trees of Life עצי חיים
A new giving initiative to fill our beautiful
campus with new, healthy trees.
Watch for more information coming soon.
SESTL.ORG • 15I N T H E T E M P L E FA M I LY
We express condolences to Shaare Emeth members and families who have recently lost a loved one
and sympathy to Shaare Emeth members who have had a death in their extended family.
Condolences Perpetual Memorials
Alvin Appelbaum Phyllis Harber A memorial has been established for:
Husband of Esther Mother of Sheldon Elmer Glazer and Eva Tepper Glazer
Appelbaum and father (Anne) Harber Established by Harvey Glazer and Sharon
of Sheryl (Doug) Weber Fay Krause Barbarash
Gilbert Dolgin Nancy Novack Marlene Lefton
Husband of Sheila Established by Mike and Debbie Lefton, Evan
Dolgin Gloria Sirkin
Lefton and Amy Lefton
Herschel Price
Established by Mike and Debbie Lefton
Sympathy Ruth Kirsh Rochester
Established by Marty Rochester, Stephen
Rochester, Sean Rochester and their families
Eric (Vickie) Feinstein on the death of his mother,
Rosie Feinstein The names of those remembered by a Perpetual Memorial will be read during the
Friday Shabbat Services. They will also be remembered by yahrzeit date reminders
Brenda Bennett on the death of her father, Allen Schick sent to designated family members’ homes and are automatically included with
the Perpetual Memorials in our memorial book on Yom Kippur. For more
Spencer (Betsy) Garland on the death of his information on establishing a Perpetual Memorial, please contact Stacy Jespersen
stepbrother, Hal Tzinberg at sjespersen@sestl.org or 314-692-5302.
SHARE YOUR SIMCHA! VISIT WWW.SESTL.ORG/SIMCHA OR CALL 314-569-0010.
16 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023TRIBUTES
RABBIS' SPECIAL FUND Morton Maneson Dee and Sasha Kopp NANCY LEVIN PRESCHOOL
IN APPRECIATION OF:
Sheri & Fred Seigel; Toby & James Sandra Mayer FUND
Spieldicch and Frieda Fixler Julie & Joel Mayer
Rabbi Bennett for officiating at IN HONOR OF:
Ann Poger
beautiful the memorial service for
Fran Poger LISHA GAYLE PRESCHOOL Marilyn & Gary Ratkin for being
Phillip Schreiber ENRICHMENT FUND honored as the 2022 Heart and Soul
Susan & Marc Schreiber CANTOR'S SPECIAL FUND IN MEMORY OF:
Tzedek Award Recipients
Rabbi Goldstein for leading a Donna & Ed Karfeld
IN APPRECIATION OF: Dr. Charles Picus
meaningful stone dedication for
Cantor Warner for helping Liv Nancy & Randy Green IN MEMORY OF:
Rich Bohm
Berger become a Bat Mitzvah Alvin Appelbaum
Julie & Scott Cohn SHIRLEE GREEN
The Berger Family Lora & David Biernbaum
Rabbi Goldstein for the beauti- PRESCHOOL FUND Ina Kupferberg
ful wedding ceremony for their IN MEMORY OF:
IN MEMORY OF: Lora & David Biernbaum
daughter, Melanie Cytron & Ryan Alvin Appelbaum
Alvin Appelbaum Lew Sanders
Danner Rochelle Farb
Amy & Steven Gallant Lora & David Biernbaum
Betsy & Ron Cytron Mildred Hoffman
Rabbi Goldstein for the beauti- Paula & Mike Geigerman Betsy Levitt DOROTHY LEVITT/BIRDIE
ful stone dedication for Nathan Lew Sanders Nancy & Randy Green FURSTENBERG SUPPORT
Feldman Paula & Mike Geigerman ALBERT & RUTH KOPOLOW STAFF FUND
Sharee & Mark Feldman
BEMA FLOWER FUND BEAUTIFICATION FUND IN MEMORY OF:
Rabbi Goldstein for performing the
IN MEMORY OF: Alvin Appelbaum
beautiful and meaningful wedding IN HONOR OF:
Alvin Appelbaum Sharyn Levitt
ceremony for Samantha Korenfeld Leonard Bushman
& Shawn Selz Tama Bushman, Wendy & Sanford Wax; Pegg y & Alan Schaffer LIBRARY FUND
Samantha Korenfeld & Shawn Selz; Joy Gloria & Ron Shwartz
Seltzer & Wayne Hoffman
IDA & HARRIS KRAMER IN APPRECIATION OF:
Rabbis Bennett, Goldstein and
IN MEMORY OF: SOCIAL ACTION FUND Bob Sparks for all he has done for
Pearl Soffer the Board of Trustees
Stiffman for officiating at the IN HONOR OF:
The Soffer Family Betsy & Ron Cytron; Sharon & Richard
funeral for Lew Sanders Michele Siler on being recognized
Cohen; Dana & Vince DeBlasi; Rachel
Janice Sanders and Family BROCKMAN-SIEGELMAN as a 2022 recipient of the Saint
& David Pereles; Sue & Joel Picus; Julia
Shaare Emeth for the special 80th GEMILUT HASADIM FUND Louis Jewish Light Unsung Hero
& Larry Mendelow; Johanna & Robert
birthday remembrance Award
IN MEMORY OF: Anita & Buddy Waxman Schillinger; Michael Sherberg & Simeon
Stefany Brot
Helen & Oscar Brockman, Evelyn & Prager; Patrick & Michele Siler; Karen &
IN HONOR OF: Sidney Goldberg, Wilma & Caroline IN MEMORY OF: Mark Zorensky
Amy & Rabbi Jim Bennett on the Siegelman & George Siegelman Alvin Appelbaum
Sharee & Mark Feldman IN HONOR OF:
marriage of Erica Barish and Ethan Ronnie & Allen Brockman
Jackie & Martin Lipsitz on their
Bennett
Susan & Harry Burack; Dolores Kling;
IN MEMORY OF: LOUIS & PAULINE KRASNER 65th wedding anniversary
Amy & Jim Kalishman; Sherri & Jim
Tara Allen JQUEST AT SHAARE EMETH Marilyn Levy & Don Soffer
Rosen; Karen & Gary Silverman; Karen &
Ronnie & Allen Brockman FUND IN MEMORY OF:
Phyllis Harber
Mark Zorensky IN APPRECIATION OF: Frances Kahn
Ronnie & Allen Brockman
Bob Sparks for hard work and good Sherri & Rick Goldman; Jackie & Marty
IN MEMORY OF:
Alvin Appelbaum CHUSED ISRAEL humor Lipsitz; Susan & Alan Witte
EXPERIENCE FUND Michael Sherberg & Simeon Prager Morton Maneson
Betsy & John Samet; Michele & Patrick
Sara & Larry Sparks
Siler; Jody & Mickey Waldman IN MEMORY OF: TODD JASON KRONEMER
Francine Brockman Adaline Smith Robinson YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Sheri & Fred Seigel Sarajane Robinson Schwartz The tributes listed here are
Bruce Coppock IN MEMORY OF: those made for $10 or more and
William Saul Robinson
Jan Carp Bernadine Feldman processed November 1–30, 2022.
Sarajane Robinson Schwartz
George G. Brody Janet & Scott Feldman A tribute gift made in another’s
Terri Zike AL & EVA FLEISCHER KUSHKIN LANDSCAPE name is a lovely way to honor a
Marie Goldman HEALING/CARING FUND friend for a recent simcha (joyous
FUND
Herbert Goldman and Janet Goldman IN HONOR OF: occasion), to honor the memory
Phyllis Harber IN MEMORY OF: of a deceased loved one on their
Bob Sparks for speedy recovery
Wednesday Morning Torah Study Group; Honey Kushkin yahrzeit (anniversary of death), or
The Wednesday Torah Study Group
Jody & Mickey Waldman Judy Rawden to show appreciation for someone.
Hal Kamin IN MEMORY OF: To make a tribute donation, please
Sherri & Rick Goldman Suzanne Bierman ANTHONY B. LAKE visit www.sestl.org/give/. Hard copy
Dolores Kenkel Ellen Moses and Pegg y Steinberg SCHOLARSHIP FUND forms are available in the Shaare
Rina & Paul Kenkel Frances Kahn IN MEMORY OF: Emeth North lobby vestibule or you
Tom Levin Edna Mae & Maurice Graham Louis M. Kohn may email jmcginty@sestl.org
Lolly & Don Hochman Gail Maier Etele Kohn and Family SESTL.ORG • 17TRIBUTES
LISA’S STAR FUND FOR MICHAEL MATLOF Carol Faintich HARVEY & LEANNE SCHNEI-
CAMP EMETH FUND CONNECTION & Barbara & Harvey Soule DER INTERFAITH FORUM
IN HONOR OF:
COMMUNICATION FUND Rosellen Feinstein Beth Kodner on her new position
Madeleine Elkins & Harvey Wallace as Director of Development and
Beth Kodner on her new position IN APPRECIATION OF:
Marvin Feldman Membership
as Director of Development and The KESHET Committee’s Leslie
Membership at Shaare Emeth Masaki and Molly Thal for their Janet & Scott Feldman Leanne & Harvey Schneider
Barbara & David Victor Language Matters presentation Phyllis Harber
Teri & Harvey Brandvein; Sharee & Mark JOAN & HARRY SELTZER
to the Family Support Network FAMILY FUND FOR IMPROV-
STANLEY LYSS & ESTHER at Manchester United Methodist Feldman
LYSS-GREENSTEIN LIFE- Frances Kahn ING WOMEN’S LIVES
Church
LONG LEARNING FUND Deborah Reinhardt Sharon & Richard Cohen; Brenda & Joe IN HONOR OF:
IN MEMORY OF: Pereles; Rosalie & Bob Stein DeDe Seltzer on her birthday
IN HONOR OF: Thomas Levin II Joan Seltzer
David Adelstein Amy & Rabbi Jim Bennett on
Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss Gail & Charles Eisenkramer; Joyce & Dr. Shawn Selz on his birthday
the marriage of Erica and Ethan Jeffrey Glaser Joan Seltzer
Irwin J. (Toddy) Goldman Bennett
Jackie & Alan Kofsky Morton Maneson
Wendy & Sandy Wax IN MEMORY OF:
Mildred Hoffman Sue & Alan Wallach
Brenda Baron with best wishes Arline Kolons
Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss Jacob Ben Margolies
for return to good health and a Sherri & Bruce Tons
Frances Kahn Mark Margolies
complete R’fuah Shlema Harry Seltzer
Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss Sophie Prywitch
Linda & Bill Levin Joan Seltzer
Morris Kofsky Mark Margolies
Harry Seltzer
Jackie & Alan Kofsky IN MEMORY OF: Lew Sanders
Joy Selzer and Wayne Hoffman
Alvin Appelbaum Brenda & Joe Pereles
IN HONOR OF: Linda & Ed Dahl; Carole & Jay Goldstein; Mary Becker Sarnoff WILLIAM SELTZER OLDER
Thomas Tucker Sue Matlof Annette & Jack Heller ADULT FUND
Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss Suzanne Bierman Marilyn Weinberg
Tova Zimmerman IN MEMORY OF:
Louise Mass David Woll
Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss Muriel Friedland
Joseph Harris
Marci & Jim Hennessy GARY & MARILYN RATKIN Aleene Zawada
EUNICE MANN JEWISH Sarah Kolker
EDUCATION FUND Frances Kahn SOCIAL ACTION
Sue Matlof EDUCATION FUND Judy & Stanley Kolker
IN APPRECIATION OF: Burt Newman Ben M. Kolker
The dedication and friendship of IN HONOR OF: Judy & Stanley Kolker
Sherry & Barry Shafman
Bob Sparks Marilyn & Gary Ratkin for being Captain Lester C. Soldz
Dr. Charles Picus
Erin & Marc Schreiber honored as the 2022 Heart and Soul Judy & Stanley Kolker
Iris Shepard
Tzedek Award Recipients Sally K. Soldz
MANN FAMILY HUNGER Raymond Ross
Sandy Brickman; Linda & Ed Dahl; Judy & Stanley Kolker
FUND Marsha & Robert Luhrs
Farilyn Hale: Jerri & Bill Livingston;
Lew Sanders FAYE & ROBERT SIEGEL
IN HONOR OF: Jo Beth & Gary Omell; Joanne & Dan
Susan & Alan Witte SETYG PROGRAM FUND
Jen & Ted Houser on the birth of Schwartz; Karen & Gary Silverman
Betty Trog
their grandson, Leo Sue Matlof IN HONOR OF:
Jerri & Bill Livingston
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Bruce Bernstein on his 60th
DONNA MEYERS CHILDREN’S IN HONOR OF: Birthday
IN MEMORY OF:
BOOK NOOK FUND Bob Sparks for a return to good Amy & Jay Kweskin
Phyllis Harber
IN HONOR OF: health and a complete R’fuah
Sherrie & Randall Aach IN MEMORY OF:
Marilyn & Gary Ratkin for being Shlema
Alvin Appelbaum
honored as the 2022 Heart and Soul Linda & Bill Levin
Patti & Bruce Garber; Ava & Steve
Tzedek Award Recipients IN MEMORY OF: Schwedt
Marcia & Jack Boonshaft Mildred Lerner Mildred Hoffman
Linda & Bill Levin Patti & Bruce Garber
OPERATIONS
Lew Sanders Ruth Adler Kessler
ENHANCEMENT FUND
Gail & Harry Hilburg; Jerri & Bill Patti & Bruce Garber
IN HONOR OF: Livingston Burt Newman
Sidney Hirsch for a complete recov- Ava & Steve Schwedt
ery and complete R’fuah Shlema SAM & GOLDYE ROSEN Lew Sanders
Weekly Yahrzeit Adele Harris MUSIC FUND Ava & Steve Schwedt
listings can be found IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF:
Alvin Appelbaum Burt Newman
SIMONS FAMILY ACCESS
online at sestl.org/ Madeleine Elkins & Harvey Wallace; Carla Sandy Brickman; Joyce Freeman and
FUND
yahrzeits. & Craig Farrell; Brenda & Joe Pereles Family IN MEMORY OF:
Carol Blinder Tom Levin Trudie Rosenfeld
Barbara & Harvey Soule Joyce Freeman and Family Richard Rosenfeld
18 • BULLETIN • JANUARY • 2023Every effort has been made to include accurate, up-to-date information on these listings. To report
TRIBUTES an error or omission, please call the Shaare Emeth office at 314-569-0010.
SISTERHOOD WOMEN’S Frank Kisslinger Havelka; Elaine Rudolph MARSHALL C. WIESMAN
PROGRAMMING FUND Betty Glaser Wright and Glaser Family Elizabeth Meyer FUND FOR PRESCHOOL
Joel Levitt Mark Margolies SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
IN MEMORY OF:
Simon & Marsha Koski
Elizabeth Meyer
Gail Maier TEMPLE ENDOWMENT IN MEMORY OF:
Jerri & Bill Livingston
Simon & Marsha Koski FUND Carol Blinder
Susie & Jeff Horowitz
RABBI JEFFREY B. IN MEMORY OF:
STIFFMAN LECTURE FUND RABBI JEFFREY STIFFMAN Rosie Feinstein Burt Newman
RABBINIC CHAIR FUND Rosalie & Bob Stein Susie & Jeff Horowitz
IN APPRECIATION OF:
IN APPRECIATION OF: KATHY & MARTY ZIGLER
Rabbi Stiffman for his cheery BETTY & BORIS TUREEN
Rabbi Stiffman for his work in the
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Sandy Brickman
Lara & Daniel Steinel FUND OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERS
IN HONOR OF: FUND
IN HONOR OF: IN MEMORY OF:
Don Soffer on his special birthday IN APPRECIATION OF:
Dr. Arlene & Rabbi Jeffrey Stiffman Morton Maneson
Jackie & Marty Lipsitz The Kathy & Marty Zigler Fund For
Bob Sparks for healing and recovery on the marriage of their grandson Jan & Bob Abrams
Gabe to Emily Enrichment of Preschool Teachers
Ilene Brooks & Dick Scharnhorst
Anita & Buddy Waxman on their Jerri & Bill Livingston JACQUELYN WIESMAN Fund
granddaughter becoming a Bat Cheryl & Jon Maayan on the mar- ARTSTEIN CAMP Michael Taterka
Mitzvah riage of their son Gabe to Emily SCHOLARSHIP FUND IN MEMORY OF:
Simon & Marsha Koski Jerri & Bill Livingston
IN MEMORY OF: Rosie Feinstein
IN MEMORY OF: IN MEMORY OF: Marty Redler, Florence Redler and Kathy Zigler
Alvin Appelbaum Alvin Appelbaum Max Redler Lew Sanders
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