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Kesher
Wise Temple
WORSHIP | STUDY | GOOD DEEDS | COMMUNIT Y
LIVING OUR
Jewish
Values ADAR | NISAN | IYAR | SIVAN 5780
MARCH | APRIL | MAY 2020
History
is in the
Background
With the theme of this issue of
Kesher being about our new
Civic Engagement program,
a photo shoot featuring five
congregants, gathered as if they
are at a rally, made perfect sense.
Behind them are Wise Center’s
American and Israeli flags.
Like the background of any good
photo, the double flags certainly
play an effective role in making
the foreground understandable,
credible and visual. However,
there is more to this background
than just their aesthetic appeal
Over 60 Wise Temple congregants participated in the RAC Ohio Lobby Day at the Columbus Statehouse in November.
in the photograph. The flags,
specifically the American flag, have
quite a history with our temple.
table of contents Rabbi Isaac Mayer Wise
symbolically showed that America
FEATURES COMMUNITY protects freedom of religion and
conscience, when he placed a
3 From Rabbi Lewis Kamrass 11 Women Thrive @ Wise Bible and an American flag inside
3 From Stuart Susskind, Temple President 17 Celebrate Spring with Sisterhood the cornerstone of Plum Street
Temple. The May 19, 1865 issue
4 An Idea Whose Time Has Come: 17 A GUCI Summer
of the American Israelite quoted
Matt Nitzberg 18 Mazel Tov Rabbi Wise's remarks on the
5 The Perfect Time and Place: 18 Condolences occasion, as he referred to the
Karen Goodman 22 Contributions Bible "covered...with the flag of
6 Faces of the Future: Eliana Goldner the United States, the symbol of
24 Adult Wine Tasting and power, freedom, and justice. Under
6 Faces of the Future: Abby Rosenberg Shabbat Dinner the protection of our national
9 A Touch of Torah with 24 WiseGen TV Flashback Party flag, liberty of conscience shall
Rabbi Michael Danziger 26 Violinist Guy Braunstein be sacred and inviolable." It is
19 Living Our Jewish Values also widely believed, although
not historically documented, that
20 Wise at Work and Play Plum Street Temple was the first
27 Eyes Wide Open: Marcy Kanter WORSHIP AND HOLIDAYS synagogue to have an American
flag permanently displayed on
7 Beatles Shabbat the bimah. While the six-pointed
CALENDAR/EVENTS 8 Passover: Festival of Freedom Magen David star adorns the
10 Family Purim Eternal Light at Plum Street
13 5-Page Pull-out Temple, it is thought that the
10 Adult Purim five-pointed stars on the bimah
11 YoFI Purim chairs may represent the stars
Cover Photo Credits: 11 WOOTY Purim of the American flag. Adding
MJS Photography Limited credibility to this assertion is Rabbi
12 B’nai Mitzvah Kamrass’s belief that the five-
mjsphotography.photoshelter.com
25 Celebrate Shavuot pointed stars were carved into the
Our cover shows some of the devoted congregants
25 Alternative Shabbat chairs to reflect Wise's affirmation
who are investing their time, energy and passion to
of the Jewish community's
achieve the goals of the Civic Engagement program. 26 Marriage Reconsecration Service
role and place in America.
Pictured front row left to right: Jennifer Tanzman, and Dessert Reception
Susan Perlman, Jeanne Aronoff. 28 Purim for Everyone It is often said that every picture
Back row: Al Pearlman, Amy Susskind.
tells a story but, in some pictures,
that story is just a little further back.
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From Rabbi Kamrass From the President
D’varim Min HaLev
Words from the Heart Our Civic Engagement
–by Rabbi Lewis Kamrass
Commitment
Our ancient rabbis gave us an expansive –by Stuart Susskind, Temple President
teaching of our deep connection with
As a religious, non-profit institution
the larger world around us, and our designated by the Internal
responsibilities first to the circles of our Revenue Service as a tax-exempt
family, our community, our people, our nation and the larger organization, K.K. Bene Yeshurun must be and is, by
world. As a result, our religious values and the venues in law, non-partisan from a political perspective. But, as
which we lived them were never limited to only one sphere of a religious institution, your congregation recognizes
responsibility. The Jewish moral and ethical mandate to others its moral and ethical obligation to play a role in
seamlessly spans the artificial divide between the particular reaching out to the greater community, fulfilling the
(our family or our own people) and the universal (fellow citizens mitzvah of Tikkun Olam. Irrespective of our members’
or our city, state or nation, or the larger world). We Jews have personal political allegiances, we should be able to
always lived with one foot firmly planted in the particular and agree that by working together on societal issues
and problems that need resolution, we can strive to
the other foot in the universal worlds that each of us inhabit.
make life better for everyone. The greater community
Civic Engagement is our contemporary language for living
presents many opportunities for improvement at the
out those religious responsibilities in those many venues of
local, state, national, and even international levels.
life. We have a compelling responsibility to our family and
Your congregation takes this challenge seriously. A
our community, AND to improving the condition of the larger beautiful example of the commitment to meeting this
world in which we live. Our tradition teaches us not to ever obligation is the development of the Civic Engagement@
be satisfied with the status quo. Our values implore us not to Wise program and its recent participation in a Lobby
wait for someone else to address the injustices. Our prophets Day in partnership with RAC Ohio (Religious Action
demanded that we listen, feel, and respond with our deeds. Center of Reform Judaism). A bus trip was taken by
Our commandments insist that we not “stand idly by.” The over sixty of our congregants to the Statehouse in
world has always been crying out for attention to its injustices, Columbus to advocate for issues of concern for our
inequities, and vulnerability that defines the circles of both the community. In this edition of Kesher, you can read
particular and the universal spheres in which we live. And our the details about this event and how gratified our
faith is the answer to that call, only when we take the values congregants felt for having participated in this civic
engagement activity. Thank you to all who devoted
that we study and pray and also live them in our deeds. Civic
the time and energy to make the event meaningful.
Engagement, being intimately connected to the world around
I was told recently by a new member of the
us, is simply a contemporary name for our ancient calling.
congregation how impressed he was with all
We invite you to join yourself to that stirring call of
the activities our Temple offers to its members.
the ages and of our own time. Your congregational There are plenty of opportunities provided by your
family provides multiple opportunities to do so, and to congregation for participating in civic engagement
live your own expressed Jewish values in your days. in which you may be interested. Please go to the
newly designed Temple website to learn about these
civic engagement activities as well as all the other
Faithfully, programs and membership engagement choices and
projects which have been planned for our members.
Many years ago, as a young boy, I remember
hearing this line: “If everyone lit just one little candle,
what a bright world we would see.” I believe more
Rabbi Lewis H. Kamrass
than ever that this line still rings true today.
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Hope on the
HORIZON One can always hope. But hope alone won't
create the change we wish to see in the
world. Hope, meet Civic Engagement@Wise!
An Idea Whose Time Has Come
Matt Nitzberg’s background in what he calls “the
data and insight fields” has taught him many lessons
about analyzing a situation. He’s logical, pragmatic and
practical, with an objective eye for assessing the impact
of his and others’ efforts in the new Civic Engagement
program. But at 14, he engaged in his first political
foray, volunteering for George McGovern, a presidential
candidate he was not old enough to vote for, a candidate
who lost every state but his home state, and D.C. “I grew
up very aware that my parents felt strongly about social
justice issues in the late 60s and 70s. They were very
clear about their views, and I absorbed their message
and became involved.”
It Could Happen to You, Too
He also inherited from his parents the notion of
lending a helping hand to people who were in
difficulty, at risk, or victims of discrimination. He
believes that many American Jews (himself
included), while successful in mainstream
society, feel a sense of “otherness” as a result
of the Jewish experience in the U.S. and in
the world. For him, empathy and a desire
to make the world a better place are the
results of that otherness. “The most important
forward-looking emotion is empathy. Sympathy
is to comfort, and empathy is to improve. Both are
important, but when it comes to social change and
thinking beyond yourself or your own experience, there
The Ohio Holocaust and Liberators Memorial, has to be a leap where you put yourself in others’ situations:
designed by Daniel Libeskind, on the lawn ‘What if that was happening to me?’”
of the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.
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Critical Mass
Matt has been inspired recently by progress that grassroots
activists are making in the area of common-sense gun safety
laws. He has what he calls macro concerns for threats to
our society in general, but also micro concerns personally
for his family and friends. He feels the urgency and sees the
momentum and hopes that the tipping point of critical mass
is nearing as laws are changing statehouse by statehouse.
“It’s empowering to feel you can make a difference by joining
in and adding momentum to the wave. When I look at what
some people have lost, and what other people are willing
to put on the line, taking a day to go to Columbus with a
friendly group of like-minded people seems both important
and easy.”
Something Can Always Be Done
Matt is hopeful that with efforts like the Lobby Day, the Wise Temple participates in the Lobby Day at the
situation is changing from the status quo where lawmakers Columbus, Ohio Statehouse on November 13, 2019.
haven’t felt the pressure to advance the common-sense gun
safety laws that a majority of citizens want. “I came away Karen grew up in a traditional Jewish home. She first
feeling like this was a good step and we need to do more went to Israel for her older brother’s bar mitzvah when she
of it.” was five. “I was so young, but I remember it felt like a truly
He plans to focus his attention on upcoming national, incredible place. This passion for Israel is a big part of my
state, and local elections. “Something can always be done. Jewish values.” She spent a year in Israel on a kibbutz in
Politicians can change their votes, and we can also change the Negev and in Jerusalem before gap years were a thing.
the politicians.” Matt believes in the power of the wave and “It was transformative in terms of my love for Israel and
in being part of it, and perhaps now the time has come. solidified Judaism as my cultural, spiritual tradition.”
Her mother was socially progressive – a feminist and
environmentalist, committed to social action. Karen recalls,
“She was very proud to be a woman, and showed me and
my sister that it’s possible to be independent, to hold strong,
deep values as a female, and still be a good mom too.”
Karen strives to parent by example, just like her mom
and dad did. She believes that now is the time in her life to
support the young change-makers who envision a better
world. She is compelled to use her voice not only for herself
and her own children, but for all those who don’t have the
resources, the finances, or who are fearful to speak up for
themselves.
“Truthfully, I feel most comfortable doing social action with
my fellow Jews, which is how I ended up working with Civic
Engagement. At this time in my life and with how I’m feeling
about the world around us, it was a natural fit for me and it
came at the perfect time,” Karen explains.
The Perfect Time and Place Regarding gun violence Karen says, “I just cannot look at
news clips of killings – all of them: mass shootings, suicides,
Last fall, Karen Goodman and her murders – and just say ‘Oh well, that’s how it is.’ I truly believe
gun violence is a public health crisis and should be treated
husband Richard became empty nesters. And
as a public health crisis. There’s nothing political about it. It’s
in this new life space, Karen has found a way to really hard to stomach the idea that nothing can be done.”
give voice to her Jewish values. Although she She has equally strong feelings about reproductive rights
and Richard are both from Amberley Village, they and criminal justice reform. She hopes to contribute to the
didn’t solidly connect until they found each other groundswell by helping and encouraging friends to channel
as young adults living in Boston. Marriage and the passions they have for societal issues into small doable
actions that could lead to bigger ones. “We all have to show
three children later, a confluence of events led
up. We should be able to leave our kids in a better place and
them back to Cincinnati, and Wise Temple, where to teach them how to ‘move the needle’ because we’re not
Karen teaches about nature and does yoga with going to be able to do it forever. The more people we get
the kids in the Open Room on Sundays. involved, the better!”
continued >>
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Faces of the
FUTURE
Eliana Goldner and Abby Rosenberg are not waiting
to make the world a better place.
Sophomore Eliana Goldner plays together to express how they feel. We will have to deal with
what adults are leaving behind. I think it’s important to learn
soccer, both elite and on Turpin’s JV team. She’s what we can do with our voice. Even though we’re young,
also in Student Council, Key Club, and Innovation we’re the next generation, and if we want to see change in
Club. And she’s WOOTY’s Vice President of our world, we need to start now.
Programming, so she’s all in on participating and
being involved.
They Might Still Be Here Abby Rosenberg’s got big plans.
Last year two kids from my school committed suicide, both She’s interested in the ethical and societal
by guns. I knew one boy. He was a star athlete who worked implications of medicine and wants to be a trauma
with special needs kids. It was a shock to everyone. Maybe surgeon for a humanitarian organization like
without a gun, he would have had to work on his problems Doctors Without Borders. As WOOTY president,
instead. When I heard that Civic Engagement would be she focuses on bringing social action to the
advocating for better gun laws, I wanted to help with that.
If those two kids hadn’t had such easy access to guns, they
forefront of the high-schoolers’ agenda, like the
might still be here. interfaith MLK Lock-In that happened in January.
Popping the Bubble First Time’s a Charm
Growing up, my parents would ask me what I thought Last year I went with other Wise kids to a lobbying
instead of telling me what they thought. It helped me weekend in D.C., over President’s Day weekend. It was a
comprehend what I was seeing and listening to and to form big convention with teens from all over the U.S. We wrote
my own opinions. I think a lot of kids are sheltered by their speeches and went to Capitol Hill to talk to senators,
parents’ opinions, and that influence closes off their minds. representatives and aides. It was the first time I did anything
Maybe some would have different opinions of their own. like that and it was a really good experience.
Lots of kids are living in bubbles that I would love to pop A Case for Caring
someday! When I learned the Civic Engagement group was
Down the Road participating in Lobby Day, I was excited, and got my friend
Before Lobby Day, I considered studying engineering of Bettina Ernst to go with me. We were surprised there weren’t
some kind. I definitely wanted to do something to help more teens, but it was a great way to show how much our
people but wasn’t sure what. After Lobby Day, I began community cares. I‘ve known most of the people we lobbied
thinking about a government or political job where I could with since I was a little kid. We lobbied for gun violence
make a difference to peoples’ lives. I want to make as big an prevention, for the STRONG Ohio bill. 90% of people support
impact on the world as I can and do as much as I can with background checks, but still nothing has been done in terms
the time I have. I’ve been taught that as a Jew, it’s important of tracking laws. It’s frustrating and doesn’t feel like I’m
to stand up for what I believe in, not to sit in silence as our making a difference. But I had a
neighbors are treated unfairly. meaningful conversation with
Sedrick Denson, one of my
Talkin’ About My Generation representatives. He told
I brought a friend who wasn’t Jewish to Lobby Day. She me how much he looks
learned a lot about Judaism from it and told me “You know up to young people.
I’m not Jewish, but I really like Jewish values.” When we told I had a moment of
our friends the next day about it, they thought it was cool. It “This really matters.”
felt good to fight for something that so many people believe
in. I would love to see more teens involved in stuff like this.
It has a bigger impact on adults when a lot of kids come
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A Bigger Picture
It’s scary to think about how gun violence could happen to us at school, but it’s
easy to lose sight of people who can’t fight for themselves and need to be fought
for even more than ourselves. Gun violence has been happening in inner cities for
a long time and gets no attention. Or there’s criminal justice reform that doesn’t
directly affect our community. It’s not just the issues that are going to impact us.
We need to think about other people.
“Our Kulanu class has helped me to look at social action
from the Jewish perspective. I've learned to think deeply
about why I think what I do. It’s super important to have
productive conversations with people who have different
beliefs from me and to truly listen to them. I've learned
how to better explain my positions to others. If we only
ever work with people who have the same beliefs, and we
only ever talk to people who reinforce what we think, we’ll
never get anywhere. With how divided our government is
today, it’s so important to know how to have constructive
conversations with people on both sides.
”
Last year was such a blast, we decided to do it again!
FOR
SHABBAT
Meet at the intersection of
Abbey Road and Plum Street for
a Shabbat service completely set Many Beatles songs are about coming together, about
peace, about love. Sounds a lot like Shabbat, doesn’t it?
to familiar Beatles melodies.
Optional: Come dressed in your casual 60's attire.
Friday, May 1, 2020
6:30 PM Service | 7:45 PM Dinner
Plum Street Temple
Service open to the entire adult
congregation, but targeted to Empty
Nesters and Soon-to-be-Empty Nesters –
those whose kids have recently or fairly
recently left the nest. And those who did
not have kids but are of a similar age (about 49-69).
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the
festival of Passover Morning Service
Thursday, April 9 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Freedom
A meaningful Pesach worship experience.
2nd Night Passover Seder
for Young Families
Thursday, April 9 | 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
For families with children ages 2 through
Celebrate the Passover season 3rd grade. A night of pre-Seder activities, an
interactive Seder, and Passover dinner. Enjoy
which begins Wednesday singing, dancing and fun with your community!
Led by Rabbi Karen Thomashow.
evening, April 8 RSVP: wisetemple.org/FamilyPassover
NextGen@Wise Seder
Thursday, April 9 | 6:30 PM | Plum Street Temple
Celebrate 2nd Night Passover with a great meal
and a great community of Jewish young adults.
For more information, contact Rabbi Michael Danziger:
MDanziger@wisetemple.org
J.WOOT 678 and WOOTY
Passover Celebration
Thursday, April 16 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
All 6th-12th graders are invited to Passover with
WOOTY and J.WOOT 678, in an evening of teen-
led celebration.
RSVP: wisetemple.org/TeenPassover
Passover Yizkor Service
Wednesday, April 15 | 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Everyone is encouraged to attend this service,
which honors the deceased. Yizkor (meaning
“may God remember”) is our public observance
for the community of bereaved.
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a touch of Torah
–by Rabbi Michael Danziger
It felt like something new joining the daughters of Zelophehad, by working together – with other Wise
and exciting when over 60 Wise who campaigned before Moses, Temple members, as well as other
Temple members took a bus up to Aaron, and tribal elders for the rights organizations – to create systemic
the state capital in Columbus one of women to inherit family holdings. change. Currently, CE@Wise is focused
Wednesday, last November, to lobby Our members joined with the great on increasing voter participation,
members of the state legislature. Our Rabbi Hillel, who, nearly two thousand reducing gun violence, criminal
group was joining with dozens of years ago, spearheaded a change
justice reform, and reproductive
other Reform Jews from around the to the law that made it possible for
rights – issues that were chosen
state for a lobby day organized by the needy to get interest-free loans,
while protecting the investments of through thoughtful conversation
RAC Ohio, our state's branch of the
lenders. It was in relation to these that helped discern what people are
Religious Action Center of Reform
Judaism. This was only RAC Ohio’s types of rabbinic changes in Jewish passionate about, as well as strategic
2nd lobby day, and last year, a smaller law, for the common good and the consideration with government experts
group participated. It felt new and healthy functioning of society, that and other organizations of where
exciting, yes, and at the same time, the phrase tikkun olam, was originally meaningful change is a legitimate
as old and familiar as Judaism itself. used. That phrase, meaning “repair possibility. CE@Wise will include
When Wise members asked of the world,” has come to describe educational programs, signature drives,
members of the State House and so many of our efforts to make the participation in protests, and other
Senate to pass meaningful measures world a better place. Those efforts passionate work mipnei tikkun ha’olam
to curb gun violence and to reform our include direct action, such as serving – for the sake of repairing our world.
criminal justice system to allow for real at soup kitchens and housing people Judaism’s history of spearheading
t’shuvah (the repentant change we in the Wise Family Shelter. Civic
societal change didn’t stop with Torah
focus on during the High Holy Days), Engagement@Wise is a recognition
or with Hillel, or even with the Civil
we were taking the work of Wise's new that our efforts should also include
Civic Engagement team to a new level. addressing systemic and legal issues Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting
We were also joining a tradition that that lead to unjust or unhealthy Rights Act of 1965, which were drafted
dates to our people's first days, when realities in our communities. in the offices of the Religious Action
Abraham petitioned God to reconsider Led by co-chairs Amy Katz and Center. Through Civic Engagement@
a plan for collective punishment at Jenna Shaifer, CE@Wise presents the Wise, we are finding new ways to
Sodom and Gomorrah. We were chance to live out our Jewish values keep writing that important history.
Civic Engagement@
Wise is a recognition
that our efforts should
include addressing
systemic and legal issues
that lead to unjust or
unhealthy realities in our
communities.
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Purim for Families Purim for ADULTS
age
———
s 21 +
Wild
The Ultimate LIVE Streaming
MEGILLAH Experience! West
The evening begins with a Purimspiel featuring favorite
Disney characters and songs. Put on your mouse ears so
you can hear this magical retelling of the Purim story. Wear
your favorite Disney costume or any costume you want!
———
Purim
Following the Purimspiel, enjoy a festive dinner right
from the Magic Kingdom’s concession stands, including
Ultimate Cowpoke Purim Bash
hamentashen, of course! Monday, March 9 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Fretboard Brewing Company
5800 Creek Rd | Cincinnati 45242
Get out your cowboy hat and
boots for the rootinest tootinest
Purim hoedown this side of the
Euphrates! We’ll hit the saloon at
Fretboard Brewing Company for
beer and wine, vittles (that’s food
for the city folk), and a knee-
slappin’ retelling of the darndest
yarn ever spun – the Megillah!
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Monday, March 9 Saddle up and head on over to
5:30 PM Fretboard Brewing Company
Creative Family Purimspiel for more dang fun than you’ve
followed by had in ages!
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Fabulous Purim Dinner Party
Wise Center Get all gussied up in
your Western duds –
RSVP:
Costumes welcome!
wisetemple.org/FamilyPurim
RSVP:
wisetemple.org/AdultPurim
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Service and Brunch Party
Purim Party
Saturday, March 7
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location to be announced
Following this special YoFI Shababa service, Join WOOTY for an evening of light, joy, and
we will celebrate Purim with a full brunch and friendship! We'll celebrate Purim together on
Purim activities. Dress-up encouraged! this evening of exciting, teen-led programming!
Saturday, March 14 | 10:00 AM RSVP: wisetemple.org/WootyPurim
RSVP: wisetemple.org/YoFiPurim
women
@Wise
A new initiative providing connection
for Wise Temple women age 30-55
Through Women Thrive@Wise, you will find an avenue
for friendships with other women. Wouldn’t it be nice
to have some girlfriends through life’s crazy ride?
Cooking Demonstration Me Time
and Lunch Tuesday, May 19
Thursday, March 5 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Hoppin’ Vines
Treat yourself to time for yourself. Cultivate
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Turner Farm friendships with other Wise Temple women who
Take control of your lunch break and enjoy this
also need to kick back and do something for
cooking demonstration from the chef at Turner
themselves. You’ll experience one of the fastest
Farm, a beautiful working organic farm and
growing social activities, duck pin bowling.
education center nestled in the Village of Indian
Also enjoy light bites, wine/beer tasting, fun,
Hill. Share a delicious lunch with other women who
and loads of laughs with other women.
get you…who understand you. Cooking tips and
RSVP: wisetemple.org/MeTime
tricks and plenty of time for talking and tasting.
RSVP: wisetemple.org/TurnerFarm
You make things happen for others, now
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make this happen for you. Register now…B’nai Mitzvah
April 18, 2020
March 7, 2020 Plum Street Temple, 10:45 AM
Wise Center, 10:45 AM
Bar Mitzvah of
Bar Mitzvah of Parker Ellis Daniel Joseph Kleinman
son of Michelle and Sheldon Ellis son of Brian and Katie Kleinman
March 14, 2020
Plum Street Temple, 10:45 AM May 2, 2020
Bat Mitzvah of Plum Street Temple, 10:45 AM
Mari Lukin Dagenbach
daughter of Andrea Lukin and Bat Mitzvah of Molly Jane Locaputo
Joseph Dagenbach, granddaughter daughter of
of Marcia and Robert Lukin Heather and Drew Locaputo
March 21, 2020
Plum Street Temple, 10:45 AM May 9, 2020
Wise Center, 10:45 AM
Bat Mitzvah of Carly Kerstine
daughter of Liz and Brian Kerstine, Bat Mitzvah of Rebecca Petty
granddaughter of Dr. Richard and daughter of Lisa Petty and
Mona Kerstine Andrew Petty
March 28, 2020
Plum Street Temple, 10:45 AM May 16, 2020
Plum Street Temple, 10:45 AM
Bar Mitzvah of Zach Hertzman
son of Craig and Emily Hertzman, Bar Mitzvah of Jacob Corey Zollett
grandson of Stan and son of Stephanie Cable and
Glenda Hertzman, Lois Hertzman Ryan Zollett
May 23, 2020
Wise Center, 10:45 AM
April 4, 2020 Bat Mitzvah of Hayden Leah
Wise Center, 10:45 AM Zimmerman, daughter of Susan
and Ron Zimmerman, granddaughter
Bar Mitzvah of David Aaron Brownlee of Marion Rosenbaum, Esther and
son of Karen and John Brownlee Ernie Zimmerman
12 | WISETEMPLE.ORGCALENDAR/PULL-OUT All events are at Wise Center unless otherwise indicated.
Holidays 13 Shabbat service
13 NextGen@Wise Shabbat
Shabbat Morning Services
Saturdays at Wise Center
Erev Purim 6:30 PM | Plum Street Temple
9:30 AM service
Monday, March 9 20 Shabbat service 10:45 AM Torah study
See pages 10 – 11 for details on events
27
Shabbat service with birthday March 7, 14, 21, 28
for adults and kids.
and anniversary blessings
April 4, 11, 18, 25
Erev Passover
Wednesday, April 8 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
See page 8 for details.
APRIL
Passover Morning Service 3 Shabbat service YoFI Shababa Services
Thursday, April 9 2nd and 4th Saturdays, 10:00 AM
3 Family Shabbat
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM March 14*, 28 | April 11, 25 | May 9, 23
6:00 PM Shabbat dinner;
2nd Night Passover Seder for 6:45 PM service
Young Families *YoFI Purim Shababa and Shabbat
10 Shabbat service Service and Brunch Party
Thursday, April 9
10
Marriage Reconsecration service See page 11 for details.
5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
and dessert reception
NextGen@Wise 2nd Seder See page 26 for details.
Shabbat Morning
Thursday, April 9 17 Shabbat service B’nai Mitzvah Services
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM 17 Healing Shabbat service
Plum Street Temple See page 25 for details. See page 12.
WOOTY and J.WOOT 678 24
Shabbat service with birthday
Passover Event and anniversary blessings Brotherhood
Thursday, April 16 24 Musical Shabbat service
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM See page 25 for details. Joel Fogel, President
president@wisebrotherhood.org
Passover Yizkor Service wisetemple.org/brotherhood
Wednesday, April 15
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM MAY Monthly Meeting and Dinner
1 Shabbat service Thursdays | 6:00 PM
Erev Shavuot service and March 12 | May 14
Shavuot Sensation 1
Family Shabbat with
Thursday, May 28 Hebrew Connect students Lighthouse Youth Services Dinner
Service: 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM 6:00 PM Shabbat dinner; Thursday, March 19
Shavuot Sensation Learning 6:45 PM service 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | Offsite
Session and Dessert: 1 Beatles Shabbat service Lag B’Omer Bonfire
7:45 PM – 8:45 PM 6:30 PM | Plum Street Temple Monday, May 11
See page 25 for details. See page 7 for details.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Shavuot Morning – Yizkor 8 Shabbat service For Brotherhood members and prospective
Brotherhood members only.
Friday, May 29 8 Limmud Shabbat service
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM See page 25 for details.
8 NextGen@Wise Shabbat Community
6:30 PM | Plum Street Temple Confirmation Service
Worship Services 15
Shabbat service with Saturday, May 30
Graduation Recognition 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Shabbat Evening Services Plum Street Temple
22 Shabbat service
Fridays, 6:15 PM at Wise Center
(unless otherwise indicated) 29
Shabbat service with birthday Guitar Circle
and anniversary blessings Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
MARCH 29
Shabbat service with March 5 | April 16 | May 7
6 Shabbat service Confirmation Blessings Adult Wild West Purim
6 Family Shabbat 8:15 PM | Plum Street Temple Monday, March 9
6:00 PM Shabbat dinner; 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
See page 10 for details.
6:45 PM service
Continued >
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Adult Shabbat Dinner and Talmud of Relationships). For those A Mixed Multitude:
Wine Tasting who have never studied Talmud The Jewish Call to Racial Justice
Friday, March 20 | 7:15 PM before, this class will be taught Rabbi Lindsey Danziger
See page 24 for details. entirely using English sources. May 19, 26
Marriage Reconsecration and However, those who have studied
the Talmud before will also find We will look at our texts and the
Dessert Reception
this enriching. Other topics include demographic trends of American
Friday, April 10
honoring our parents, creating Jewry for this examination of race,
Service: 6:15 PM – 7:15 PM
consensus in community, and caring diversity and inclusion in the Jewish
Dessert reception: 7:15 PM – 8:30 PM
See page 26 for details. for the poor. community. As we discuss the
Jewish mandate to help bring about
CSO Artist in Residence Jews and Judaism in racial justice in the world, we will
Guy Braunstein Concert English Literature have the chance to explore our own
Thursday, April 16 | 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Courtney Anthony role in bringing about racial justice in
Plum Street Temple April 7, 21 the Jewish community.
See page 26 for details.
HUC Ordination Since the Middle Ages, many Civil Discourse Seminar
Saturday, May 23 famous authors have featured Mondays, 5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Jewish characters in their writing. March 2, April 6
Plum Street Temple We will explore the positive and RSVP: wisetemple.org/adulteducation
negative ways Jews and Judaism or wisetemple.org/civildiscourse
are portrayed in works by Chaucer,
Eitz Chayim – Adult Education Shakespeare, Marlowe, Scott, and Rabbinic Concepts of the
Dickens. Our time together will allow Beit Midrash Way
Alex Burte: 513-793-2556
aburte@wisetemple.org for an overview of the literature, and Can text study of Biblical stories
wisetemple.org/adulteducation hopefully inspire you to continue and their diverse interpretations
exploring it on your own! empower us to engage more
Tuesdays with Torah constructively in disagreements
Noon – 1:00 PM The Stranger Among Us and today? Today, civil discourse
RSVP: What that Teaches Us About between the political divides
wisetemple.org/twt Our Values is turning less and less civil. In
Rabbi Lewis Kamrass response, the Pardes Center for
Jews as Stewards of Creation April 28, May 5, 12 Judaism and Conflict Resolution
Libby Fisher (PCJCR) has created a new
March 3, 10 Since the earliest days of Torah, initiative: Mahloket Matters: How
Judaism has advanced significant to Disagree Constructively – The
The need to take care of our teachings and texts about the Beit Midrash Way. At the core
environment is not only a 21st stranger, the orphan, the widow, of the traditional beit midrash
century concern! During these the fatherless- any vulnerable (study hall) are havrutot (study
sessions, we will explore how group that might be considered at pairs), critically studying together
Jewish tradition has dealt with risk in society. What are the values mahloket (conflicting opinions),
environmental issues throughout imbued by these texts, and how found on every page of classic
history and discuss what it says do they shape and challenge our Jewish texts. This methodology
to us about our role today. views and ethical imperative today of studying text can be used to
toward refugees, the poor, and increase the desire and ability
The Talmud of Relationships other minorities? Rabbi Kamrass to understand and engage more
Rabbi Karen Thomashow will lead us in learning of texts and constructively with conflicting
March 17, 24, 31 in conversation that will consider political opinions today, improving
where do our religious texts guide us civil discourse. There are five
Relationships are those connections and where do they goad us. classes and their topics range
we have with other people and from “Meet or Refuse to Meet?”
with a whole host of other “things.” to “Fear War or Trust Peace?” to
For example, how do we “relate” to “Fake News or Uncovering Truth?”
suffering, to prayer, to balancing our Only two sessions remain! Rabbis
family and our work obligations? Kamrass and Thomashow will co-
This class is inspired by a new two- teach this course.
volume set by the same name (The
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Talmud and Rabbinic Downtown Lunch Empty Nesters
Judaism Class and Learn Temple Office: 513.793.2556
Tuesdays, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM wisetemple.org/emptynest
RSVP: wisetemple.org/adulteducation 1 East Fourth Street, 14th Floor
or wisetemple.org/talmudstudy Optional lunch available. Adult Wild West Purim
Rabbi Lewis Kamrass RSVP: wisetemple.org/adulteducation Monday, March 9
March 17, April 14, May 12 or wisetemple.org/lunchandlearn 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
See page 10 for details.
The ancient rabbis completely The Poetry of Yehuda Amichai
reshaped biblical Judaism to Rabbi Karen Thomashow Beatles Shabbat
respond to new needs and to March 12 Friday, May 1 | 6:30 PM
changing times. Their work Israeli Poet Yehuda Amichai is given Plum Street Temple
See page 7 for details
through the centuries sets the the distinction of having been the
foundation for the Judaism we greatest poet of the modern State. Empty Nest Hikes
practice and follow. Come learn His poetry reflects his struggle with Sunday, March 22 | 10:00 AM
Talmud, Midrash and other areas faith and politics, his attachment Sunday, April 19 | 10:00 AM
of their creative, intellectual and to his homeland, and his evolution Sunday, May 17 | 2:00 PM
spiritual genius that shapes who of identity. This class explores a Get away from it all, get some exercise,
we are as Jews today. Join with number of Israeli topics through and get back to nature with other
Rabbi Kamrass once each month the medium of the language arts. empty nesters who share a love of
for a class that will open your eyes
Honesty, Truth, Lies and the great outdoors.
to the enduring richness of Jewish Location details to follow.
ideas and practice and to their the Power of Words
origin. While no prior knowledge is Rabbi Lewis Kamrass
April 30 Families
required, bring curiosity, questions
513-793-2997
and a desire to learn deeply. Our tradition considers the power wisetemple.org/familyengagement
of words with great urgency. In a
Israel Salon cultural landscape where words Family Shabbat
Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM are cheap, truth is elastic, and even First Friday of each month
RSVP: wisetemple.org/adulteducation debased, this session with Rabbi 6:00 PM Shabbat dinner;
or wisetemple.org/israelsalon
Kamrass will examine important 6:45 PM service
March 19 March 6 | April 3 | May 1
Jewish texts and teaching about
In recent years, complex issues in honesty, lies (when such speech is Family Retreat
the political arena of Israel and its both prohibited and permitted), and Saturday, February 29 –
governments have caused some the power of our words to shape Sunday, March 1
people to feel ambivalence or to character and reputation. Great Wolf Lodge, Mason
disengage in their relationship Purim+ Family Celebration
to Israel. However, our bonds Monday, March 9
to Israel are much deeper than Mussar Yoga 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM
any political issue. Our lives as RSVP: See page 10 for details.
Jews throughout the world have wisetemple.org/adulteducation
Parents' Night Out
been significantly transformed by
Mussar Yoga Saturday, April 18
cultural influences within Israel.
Shabbat Experience Check website for more information.
The founding of the Modern State
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of Israel has included several
Saturdays, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
meaningful ideas. From “the new Wise Safety Day with
March 7, 14, 21, 28
Jew” to the “gathering of diverse Refugee Connect
Jews” to “a literary haven” to “a Saturday, April 25
Mussar Yoga blends the practices
start-up nation,” great leaders have 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
of two spiritual ancient wisdom
contributed much rich content to Register: w
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traditions. The Jewish practice
the development of our homeland
of Mussar (self-study) and the End of School Year Picnic
and to all of Jewish life. This last Sponsored by Brotherhood
physical practice of Yoga. Each
session of the Israel Salon will Sunday, May 17
week we will study and practice
include an accessible conversation 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM
Middot (character traits). No prior
led by our rabbis, bookended by Immediately following
experience necessary. All levels of
the Israeli culture of tea/coffee and Religious School.
physical ability welcome. Bring a
music offered by Lior Zoref, Israeli
yoga mat if you’d like: not required.
musician and educator.
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Religious School 4th and 5th Grades Social Event NextGen@Wise
Sundays 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM Sunday, April 5 | 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM
Rabbi Michael Danziger: 513-793-2556
March 1, 8, 29 Rockquest, Sharonville mdanziger@wisetemple.org
April 5, 19, 26 All 4th and 5th graders are invited to an wisetemple.org/nextgen
May 3, 17 afternoon of rock climbing
Register: wisetemple.org/rockquest Shabbat Services
YoFI (ages 0 – 5) 2nd Fridays of the month
Grades 6 – 8 6:30 PM, Plum Street Temple
wisetemple.org/yofi March 13 | May 8
YoFI Shababa Worship NFTY-OV JYG Kallah Study/Sip
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month Grades 6 – 8 Tuesday, April 29 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Friday, February 28 – Sunday, March 1 Offsite
March 14*, 28 | April 11, 25 | May 9, 23 (Away)
WOOTY and J.WOOT 678 Sisterhood
*YoFI Purim Shababa and Shabbat
Service and Brunch Party Passover Event Cara Alpern, President
cbalpern@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 14 Thursday, April 16
wisetemple.org/sisterhood
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
See page 11 for details. See page 8 for details. Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 31 | 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM
3s Classes J.WOOT 678 Kings Island Lock-In Thursday, May 7 | 4:00 PM – 5:45 PM
Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Friday, May 15, 6:00 PM –
March 1 | April 5, 19 | May 3 Saturday, May 16, 8:00 PM A Delicious Afternoon
Doscher’s Candy and Tea Room
YoFI Challah Bakeshop Grades 9 – 12 Wednesday, March 11
Thursdays, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
wisetemple.org/youthengagement See page 17 for details.
April 2
Kulanu Ladies’ Night Out
This Challah Workshop is for our Sundays, 5:30 PM – 7:10 PM classes Brown Dog Cafe
youngest children and a parent, led by Optional dinner 5:00 PM Thursday, April 23
our baker Rebecca. It includes making Valley Temple 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
challah, eating a yummy dinner, and an March 1, 8, 15 See page 17 for details.
optional craft if time permits. You will April 5, 19, 26
take home two Challahs! This event is Evening in OTR
free, but space is limited, so you knead WOOTY Purim Party Candle Lab and dinner at A Tavola
to register by the day before (or until Saturday, March 7 Monday, May 18
the kitchen is filled). 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Register: wisetemple.org/BakeshopApril2 See page 11 for details. See page 17 for details.
NFTY-OV Spring Kallah Mah Jongg
Open Room – Grade 3 Thursdays, 11:00 AM
Grades 9 –12
Sherri Tieger: 513-821-8881;
Family Programs Thursday, April 2 – Sunday April 5
sherritieger@gmail.com
Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM *Location TBD*
3rd Grade | April 5 WiseGen
WOOTY and J.WOOT 678
Passover Event Alex Burte: 513-793-2556
Grades 4-5 Thursday, April 16 aburte@wisetemple.org
wisetemple.org/wisegen
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Family Programs See page 8 for details.
Adult Wild West Purim
Sundays, 9:30 AM – 11:45 AM
Monday, March 9
5th Grade | April 19 WOOTY Elections
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
4th Grade | April 26 Sunday, May 3 See page 10 for details.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
TV Flashback Party
WOOTY Installations and Havdalah Saturday, May 16 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, May 9 See page 24 for details
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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www.wisetemple.org/wiseup
Cooking Demonstration and Lunch
Wise Family Shelter Turner Farm, Indian Hill
A Partner with IHN Thursday, March 5 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Sunday, March 1 – Sunday, March 8 See page 11 for details.
with Sisterhood
When a family experiences temporary
homelessness, they can feel helpless and Me Time A Delicious Afternoon
alone. You can help by making families feel Hoppin’ Vines, Kenwood Doscher’s Candy and Tea Room
at home at Wise Center, which becomes Tuesday, May 19 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday, March 11
See page 11 for details. 11:00 PM – 2:00 PM
a temporary refuge. Share a meal with a 6926 Main St, Cincinnati 45244
family, play a game with a child, or be an
overnight host. Miscellaneous We have Claus Doscher to thank for
bringing handcrafted candy canes and
Temple Office: 513-793-2556
Learn more and RSVP at wisetemple.org/ welcome@wisetemple.org the famous French Chew to Cincinnati.
wisefamilyshelter Enjoy a behind the scenes tour of the
Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting factory followed by a full lunch and tea.
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank Tuesdays and Thursdays | 5:30 PM Tour includes candy samples. Lunch of
Saturday, April 4 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM tea sandwiches, quiche, scones, dipped
strawberries, tea breads, pastries and
1400 State Avenue
Tea Forte teas.
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank partners with
RSVP by March 4th:
local social service agencies to provide wisetemple.org/doscherscandy
diapers to low-income families. Help put
orders together, unpack and organize Ladies Night Out
shipments, and count inventory. Age 12+ Brown Dog Café
Thursday, April 23 | 6:00 PM
m m e r Y o u ’ l l Summit Park, Blue Ash
The Su ORGET!
A casual evening of food, friends, and
fun. Outdoor spring-time dining (if
NEVER F
weather permits). After dinner, take the
elevator to the top of Summit Park's
Observation Tower to see downtown
Cincinnati, Mount Rumpke and Top Golf!
RSVP by Monday, April 20 to:
Amanda Rosenberg at
amandacrosenberg@gmail.com.
An Evening in OTR
Candlemaking at Candle Lab
followed by Dinner at A Tavola
Monday, May 18 | 6:00 PM
e than just The evening kicks off at The Candle Lab
p In stitute is mor h.
Goldman Uni
on C am ol to be Jewis in OTR. While our candles are setting,
p. It ’s a plac e where it ’s co r ev er yo ne :
a summer ca
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G U C I ha s so mething fo we will take a short walk to A Tavola for
have fun. rforming arts a night of great food and conversation.
Make friends, • Creative & pe
& fitne ss ms Candles will be picked up and taken
Sports nture progra
Nature & adve home that evening.
lls up –
U CI.O R G b efore camp fi RSVP by Friday, May 15 to: Lisa Cooper
Register at G ed!
Space is limit
at lisacooper214@gmail.com.
MARCH / APRIL / MAY 2020 | 17Mazel Tov to... Condolences to…
Engagements Dr. Jeffrey Sussman on the death of his father,
Marvin Sussman.
Sue and Steve Lipson on the engagement of their
daughter, Esther Lipson on the engagement of her Jody and Jeff Lazarow on the death of her father,
granddaughter, Lauren Lipson to Fabrice Lesaffre. Dr. Irving S. Silverstein.
Ann and Neil Wasserman on the engagement of their Amy Schur and Steve Albert on the death of his
son, Mark Bernstein to Rachel Hirsch. father, Herschel Albert on the death of his grandfather,
David Albert.
Elaine and Richard Brown on the engagement of their
daughter, Sarah Brown to Brad Menard. Stacy and David Roth on the death of his father,
Alex and Daniel Roth on the death of their grandfather,
Lew Ebstein on the engagement of his daughter, and
Richard Roth.
Sara Rollman and Dr. Jeffrey Schneider on the engagement
of their daughter, Danielle Ebstein to Danny Scher. Polly Stein on the death of her husband,
Jen and Jon Stein on the death of his father,
Weddings Peter, Katie and Michael Stein on the death of
Ellen and Corky Steiner on the marriage of their son, their grandfather, Jacob Stein.
Joey Steiner to Jess Stewart. Caryn and Dr. Dennis Baum on the death of his sister,
Rachel Levine and Steph Schroeder on their marriage. Barbara Vergith.
Carolyn and Howard Wetzler on the marriage of their The Family of Paula Holstein.
daughter, Elana Wetzler to Daltin Loomis. The Family of B. David Fish.
Sally and Tom Schott on the marriage of their son, Barbara Williams on the death of her husband,
Cameron Harding to Angie Zaroff. Mark Williams.
Nancy and Charlie Postow on the wedding of their son, Nancy Goldhagen on the death of her mother,
Jeff Postow to Lauren Albrecht. Frances Victor.
Ann and Neil Wasserman on the marriage of their Amy and Alan Immerman on the death of his mother,
daughter, Lauren Bernstein to Sean McGill. Jennifer and Steve Immerman on the death of his
Jann and Dr. Jim Greenberg on the marriage of their mother, and Andrew and Benjamin Immerman on the
daughter, Emily Greenberg to Josh Breger. death of their grandmother, Rebecca Immerman.
The family of Bertha Shaw.
Births
Nancy Goldberg on the death of her sister,
Arlette and Andy Mellman, and Margie and Chuck Kessel
Natalie Barnicle.
on the birth of their grandson, and Bobbie Silver on the
birth of her great grandson, Michael “Mick” Jack Kessel. Michael Kessler on the death of his wife,
Mary Ann Kessler.
Pat and Morry Passer on the birth of their great
granddaughter, Lyla Shirit Wolchok Krieger. Sharon and Ted Kleymeyer on the death of her father,
Nelson S. Glueck.
Dian and Thom Deutsch on the birth of their
granddaughter, Atlas Rose Mackey. Gladys Rosenblum and Rabbi Jonathan Hecht on the
death of his mother, Lily Hecht.
Ida Schwartz on the birth of her great grandson,
Noah Ion Reitman. Tara and Ross Vigran on the death of her father, and
Ben, Hannah, Noah & Olivia Vigran on the death of
Laurah and Rick Lukin on the birth of their son,
their grandfather, James Barber.
Mrs. Marcia and Dr. Robert Lukin on the birth of their
grandson, Henri Melrose Emmett Lukin.
Allyson and Jeremy Richards on the death of her
Susan and Dr. Fred Melowsky on the birth of their father, Alexis and Michael Wintrob on the death of
grandson, Zane Maverick Melowsky. his father, Alex and Jami Richards and Zoe and
Anna Wintrob on the death of their grandfather,
Nancy and Howard Weinberg on the birth of their
Joseph Wintrob.
granddaughter, Charlotte Esther Lieberman.
18 | WISETEMPLE.ORG“ Myarereasons for involvement
but an extension of a
lifetime of awareness and
concern regarding what goes
LIVING on in our world.
”
OUR —TERRY SUSSKIND
JEWISH increasing voter participation; reducing
gun violence; criminal justice reform;
and securing reproductive rights
On March 24, 2018, Wise Temple
participated in Cincinnati’s March
for Our Lives, concurrent with
VALUES
Horror, outrage, grief. The impact
for women.” These concerns were
in alignment with issues identified
by RAC (Religious Action Center of
Reform Judaism) Ohio.
the Washington D.C. student-led
demonstration supporting legislation
to prevent gun violence in the United
States (prompted by the Parkland
of having congregants who lost shooting). Next was a city-wide “get
a family member in the Parkland “We want CE@Wise to be multi- out the vote” initiative organized by
shooting in February, 2018 was a generational and non-partisan. And we Rabbi Lindsey Danziger of RAC Ohio.
powerful impetus in the creation of want our efforts to provide engagement Then, on November 13, 2019, over 60
the Civic Engagement (CE@Wise) with issues that are important to our Wise Temple congregants engaged in
program. Amy Katz was one of
several congregants who wanted to
do something concrete in response.
At Rabbi Kamrass’ suggestion, Amy
contacted Jenna Shaifer and they
“ WHEN people of faith show up
en masse and speak about our
decided to form a steering committee
which included Amy, Jenna (co-chairs),
Terry Susskind, Marcy Kanter, and
values it changes the conversation
Rabbi Kamrass.
“We convened listening sessions and
and our representatives listen.
—RABBI LINDSEY DANZIGER
”
invited congregants to talk to us about
gun violence and other issues that
concerned them at both the local and congregants and that also deepen the state-wide RAC Ohio Lobby Day at
state levels,” Amy says. “There wasn’t engagement with each other,” Amy the Columbus Statehouse.
just one issue we could galvanize explains. Congregants have engaged
around. A lot of issues were raised, and so far to: register voters, participate The agenda included networking
the most frequently mentioned were in marches, lobby legislators, plan with Reform Jews from across Ohio;
educational programs on social briefing on Ohio’s state level political
problems, and collect signatures to system and how to act strategically;
“ Our presence
in Columbus
support pending legislation. The CE@
Wise steering committee zeros in on
how best to engage congregants on
and learning about and advocating for
two issues (gun violence prevention
and criminal justice reform) in front
the issues that matter to them and of elected representatives. The
proves our creates opportunities that have the
potential to influence outcomes. The
slate of speakers included Dr. Abbie
Youkilis, Wise Temple congregant
sincere belief committee is creating a calendar
including marches and other events
and aunt of Jaime Guttenberg, one
of the murdered students at Marjory
in democratic “to build a community of people who Stoneman Douglas High School. Abbie
”
rely on us and on each other to inform, noted: “Gun violence is not pancreatic
processes. connect, and influence system change. cancer. We know the cure.”
CE@Wise offers congregants another
way to express their Jewish values,”
says Amy.
—LOUIS CLAYBON
MARCH / APRIL / MAY 2020 | 19Wise at Work &
Empty Nesters caught
fowling around...again!
We stirred, served,
and smiled at the
Shelter House
& City Gospel
Mission.
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WISETEMPLE.ORGplay!
A look back at all the kibitzing,
WiseGeners enjoyed a crisp Sukkot hike.
kvelling, and schmoozing that happened
at Wise Temple these past few months.
We
made yummy
challahs to take
home from the YoFI
Bakeshop
Family
Shabbat Game
Night made us
laugh!
Nex tGen@W
made cozy bla ise
nkets
to comfort kid
s
in distress.
We illuminated our chapel
during Chanukah services and
had a luau-style dinner and fun.
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Irving Silverstein M.D. by Jon Marshall
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Irving Silverstein M.D. by Inez Allen
and Stefan Eckert On the occasion of: Jacob Stein by Stephanie and Howard Kaplan
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Neil Nadel Jacob Stein by Ida Schwartz
Jacob Stein by Ann and Bob Unger
Mark Williams by Jon Marshall Jacob Stein by Margo and Elliot Kirstein
Mark Williams by Margo and Alan Zeff Plum Street Temple Historic Jacob Stein by Lois, Cindy, Kenny and Cheryl Spahn
Preservation Fund Jacob Stein by Lynne and Bob Kanter
Richard Roth by Jon Marshall
In honor of: Jacob Stein by Pam and Brad Greenberg
Richard Roth by Inez Allen and Stefan Eckert
Bar Mitzvah of Alex Tasner by Jacob Stein by Alison and Tom Youkilis
Richard Roth by Margo and Alan Zeff Kathie and Donald Kaplan
Valerie Steinau by Jon Marshall Jacob Stein by Joan and Oliver Baily
Bar Mitzvah of Alex Tasner by
Valerie Steinau by Inez Allen and Stefan Eckert Jacob Stein by Karen and Eddie Saeks
Karen and David Hoguet
Valerie Steinau by Sharon and Steve Marshall Jacob Stein by Jean Feinberg
Bar Mitzvah of Alex Tasner by
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