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MARCH 2020 • ADAR/NISAN 5780 • Volume 62, No. 2
MESSENGER FUNDED BY THE PAUL AND LOIS KATZMAN ENDOWMENT
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 1
Hard to Believe
For my first 14 years at Temple, I was the Youth Rabbi. It was the best job in the
country; traveling to retreats, interacting with teenagers, beginning the Temple
Israel Teen Mission. In year 15, Rabbi Yedwab arrived, and I put a sign on my
door, “Call Paul.”
Through a series of transitions, I arrived at a point in my career where I
announced that I was slowing down. Two years after my proclamation,
I am busy as ever and trying to figure out what it means to balance family,
Temple and travel.
This month I am celebrating my 75th birthday. Am I finally old? How come I still feel young? Why is it that
my physical reality does not live up to my youthful expectations? Am I the caricature that I always feared?
Conversations with friends invariably include a description of physical ailments and pills that we are taking.
A good night’s sleep is a vague memory, dating back to college years.
I am not writing this article for my peers, although you will probably be the only ones to read this far. This
is for all of the younger members of our community.
Certain things are inevitable. Here are a few suggestions. Seventy-five can be the best time of your life
if you maintain a sense of humor. If you are grumpy now, you will be unpleasant when old. If you have a
positive attitude toward life, there is no reason for this to change.
With the passage of years there will be transitions that are painful. Friends and family members will leave
us and finding a way to peace of mind will be a constant challenge. We will begin to forget names, and
really resent the person who comes up and asks, “Do you remember me? What is my name?” Of course, I
always felt sorry for any insecure person who asked this question, putting me on the spot.
Travel when you are young. There will come a point in your life when finding the next bathroom will
become a part of the itinerary. Jump off a mountain while you are still up to the challenge. You can come
to my office, I do not have to be there, and see the picture of a really cute couple hang gliding in New
Zealand.
In a few years, I will celebrate 50 years at Temple Israel. From Youth Rabbi to sage advisor, the journey has
been both challenging and exciting. I have seen the best and the worst in people. I have celebrated and
mourned with many. I have been part of an amazing and creative Jewish community.
I am blessed with reasonable health and a loving family. It does not get better than this.
Rabbi Harold Loss
2 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple Israel
IN THIS ISSUE
3 | Religious Services 13 | Temple Music 22 | Libraries & Media Center
4 | Purim 14 | Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss 24 | Our Affiliates
6 | Tikkun Olam - Helping Others Early Childhood Center 28 | Life Cycle Events
8 | Temple Community 16 | Tyner Religious School - Education 30 | Tributes
12 | Funds in Action 19 | Temple Youth 35 | March Calendar
20 | Robert Sosnick Family Life Center
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
ROSH CHODESH - NISAN SHABBAT IN THE SUN
Thursday, March 26 • 7 pm Friday, March 27 • 7 pm at Temple Kol
Celebrate the new moon and a Ami (15030 N 64th St, Scottsdale, AZ)
new month! This women’s spirituality The service is complimentary, but we
group gathers monthly to discuss important issues of do ask that you RSVP with the number
religious and current events. For more information and of people who will be attending. For more information
to RSVP, contact Kim Heraud at kim@temple-israel.org and to RSVP, contact Cassi Cohen at ccohen@temple-
or 248-661-5700 x125. israel.org or 248-661-5700. Please do not call the school
for information about this event. All questions should
BLESSING OF THE NEWBORNS be directed to Temple Israel. Funded by The Dr. Sol Luft
Thursday, April 9 • 10:30 am and Beatrice Locker Luft Arizona Shabbat in the Sun
See page 16 for more information. Memorial Fund. See page 12 for fund information.
MINYAN SERVICE
Monday - Thursday • 7:30 am
Sundays and holidays • 9 am
A wonderful way to start your day, to support fellow
congregants in worship, and to bond with your
community. Coffee, juice, and bagels are available.
Please join us. Funded by the Mary Lou & Gary Berndt
Minyan Fund, the Lipson Family Daily Minyan Fund and
the Samson Family Minyan Fund.
SHABBAT SOLOS
Shabbat Solos…a group that sits together at the
Kabbalat Shabbat Friday night services, for those
attending services alone or for the first time. Like to
help, join the group or know someone who could
benefit from it? Call or text Mary Jane Larson at 734-
812-8170.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 3
A Very
Froze
Purim
n
Children’s Purim Spiel
Sunday, March 8, 2020
11 am at Temple Israel
Come see Elsa, Anna and Olaf,
and bring your Purim zeal, Purim Carnival
as we share this year’s Sunday, March 8, 2020
grogger-shaking, super-chilly, spiel. FREEZE your way over to Temple Israel
So let’s stand strong with Esther for a FROZEN Carnival for all ages!
and get ready for some noshin’ 9:30-10:45 am: Toddler Carnival Pre-Glow
$5 all you can play • For Kids 4 and under!
We’ll save you a seat and defrost
12-2 pm: Games & Food for All Ages!
the hamentashen! $10 all-you-can-play • Raffles, bounce houses, & more!
Have lunch with us! Food from local restaurants
Please bring a box of kosher pasta or macaroni will be available for purchase. Cash only.
to be used as a grogger. We will donate the boxes
to Yad Ezra to help fight food insecurity and
in our community. more!
AMERICAN RED CROSS This EXCLUSIVE Purim Raffle includes gift cards to
Brotherhood’s annual Purim Blood Drive is Nordstrom, Lululemon, Anthropololgie, Apple, Tappers,
being held the same day as the Children’s The Disney Store, Capital Grille, AND SO MUCH MORE!
Spiel and Carnival, so you can give a little
something back while enjoying the day with Buy tickets online at TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG/PURIMRAFFLE
your family. or in-person at the Purim Carnival or Adult Purim Spiel
Contact Dr. Mike Michelson at 248-819-1235 to Raffle winners will be pulled during the Adult Spiel on March 9th at 9pm!
reserve your spot. Need not be present to win. Good Luck and Chag Purim Sameach!
All proceeds from the carnival and raffle go directly to our Youth Scholarship Fund!
4 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple Israel
Monday, March 9, 2020
7 PM Wine & Appetizers
7:30 PM Purim Spiel & Hamentaschen
Can you believe it’s been a decade since the first Adult Spiel
took Temple Israel by storm? Relive the most hilarious
moments from Purim Spiels past as your clergy let loose
with outrageous Purim fun!
Adults only! No charge.
Open to the community.
Casual dress or come in costume.
Questions? Contact Maya at
248-661-5700 or maya@temple-israel.org.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 5
TIKKUN OLAM HELPING OTHERS
Free Fr
esh
SOCIAL ACTION PROGRAMMING In Review - Free Fresh Food Pantry: On February 28th, we
were pleased to honor our Food Pantry Volunteers at our Kabbalat
Social Action Programming is supported by the
Shabbat Service. Thank you to all who donate their time to help
Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund. those in need.
FREE FRESH FOOD PANTRY
POP TAB COLLECTION
Tuesdays, March 3 & 17 • 3 - 5 pm
Temple Israel will continue to collect pop tabs for the
Free Fresh Food for those in need. Pick up food at
Ronald McDonald House of Detroit on an ongoing
Temple Israel the first and third Tuesday of every month
basis. Please help by collecting and bringing your pop
from 3 - 5 pm. Photo ID required. For more information,
tabs to Temple. Collecting pop tabs helps support the
contact Temple Israel at 248-661-5700.
operations of Ronald McDonald Houses. For more
DETROIT OUTDOORS WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE information, contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@temple-
March 22 - 27, 2020 • 8 am - 5 pm israel.org or 248-661-5700.
Please help Detroit Outdoors expand
VOLUNTEER AT DIXON
their ability to connect youth and
Help make a difference in a child’s life! Temple Israel
community based organizations with
is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Dixon
nature. Gifts of outdoor gear will
Educational Learning Academy in Detroit. The school
support their YMCA Bold & Gold trips
serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade
in all seasons, and an expanded camping gear library
with a loving staff and environment where children are
will enable trained teachers and youth workers to lead
first. Temple volunteers are needed to help read with
trips throughout the Great Lakes, and beyond! Drop
kindergarten students. Days and times are flexible. For
off will be in bins in the Tyner entrance. If you have
more information, contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@
questions about what you can donate, email Mimi at
temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
mmarcus@temple-israel.org.
6 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple Israel
TEMPLE’S JEWISH PERSONAL TRAINERS THE JEWISH PERSONAL TRAINER PROGRAM Temple’s Jewish Personal Trainers (JPTs) are an amazing team of congregants who have been learning with Cantor Smolash for the past year how to share our traditions in a positive impactful way. Our first initiative, sponsored by the Lois & Fred Howard Mezuzah Outreach Program Fund is to help Temple families affix a beautiful, hand-written mezuzah scroll from a certified scribe in their home. Our trainers are ready to visit your homes with everything required to affix your mezuzah. With their warm, dynamic approach, they will help this Jewish tradition come alive in your families’ eyes, and fill the doorways of your home with joy and light. If your child is registered in Temple’s ECC, you will receive a phone call and have the opportunity to schedule a visit from your trainer. Anyone else who is interested in this new program, please call Kim at Temple Israel 248-661-5700 to schedule a visit with a JPT who will help you put up your mezuzah. Thanks to Connie & Hal Schwartz and family and Cindy & Barry Howard and family for providing the gift of a kosher mezuzah to so many through the Lois & Fred Howard Mezuzah Outreach Program Fund. www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 7
TEMPLE COMMUNITY
In Review - PJ’s Pancakes & Prayer: To temple they arrived,
pajama’d head to toe, the families came hungry, for pancakes, as
you know. They learned the bedtime Shema, and did some arts
Chuck Fishman Exhibit and crafts, we ended with Havdalah and enjoyed a bedtime snack!
The photographs in this exhibit are drawn from and supplementing
Chuck Fishman’s book, Polish Jews: The Final Chapter (1977), it YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING (20S-40S)
presents an in-depth, photographic look at the state of Jewish life in Temple Israel Young Adult Programming is supported by
Poland from the mid-1970s to 2016, a dwindling remnant of a once Marilyn & Walter Wolpin.
vibrant community. Jews had survived near-annihilation under Nazism.
With the passing of four decades, however, the narrative has radically SHABBAT FOR TOTS - MATZAH MADNESS!
changed. The fall of Communism has engendered a transformative Saturday, March 21 • 10:30 am
rebirth, a ‘return to identity’ among many young Poles discovering
Families with children 5 years of age
hidden Jewish roots. The renewal of Jewish life in Poland is an
extraordinary story that has its roots in the preservation and and under are invited to join our
continuation of Jewish life under Communism. Temple Israel clergy and early childhood
educator, Jodie Kanagur, as we celebrate Passover
Are you looking for a special way to honor someone you love?
and Shabbat with songs, prayer, snacks & crafts!
Consider dedicating a beautiful piece of Judaic artwork. By making
a gift to the Museum in honor or in memory of a loved one, or in Register online at temple-israel.org/ShabbatForTots
honor of a life cycle event, you will be part of the continuing legacy by Monday, March 15th. Questions? Contact Miriam at
of a permanent Judaic collection, which will be enjoyed
miriam@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700. Supported
by Temple Israel for generations to come.
by the Audrey & William Farber Education Fund.
For more information and questions,
contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@temple-israel.org
or 248-661-5700.
8 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple Israel
GENERAL PROGRAMMING
GAME DAY
Thursday, March 5 • 1 - 4 pm
Bring your friends and your
favorite game! Canasta, Bridge, Mahjong, Pinochle,
Euchre & Rummikub. Coffee, tea and snacks will be
served. There is no charge to attend but reservations
are required by the Monday prior to Game Day.
Register online at temple-israel.org/gameday.
BRING BACK THE 70’S
Saturday, March 21 • 8 - 10 pm at Bowlero Lanes
Missing the 70’s? Us too. Join Temple Israel at Bowlero
Lanes & Lounge for a night out with friends. Enjoy a
Saturday, March 21
classic bowling experience or challenge your friends at
the old-school pinball machine. Take a step back in time
s & Lounge
with us, dust off your old 70’s outfits and let’s get groovy! 8–10 PM | Bowlero Lane
yal Oak
Snacks and beverages will be included. Cost is $20 4209 Coolidge Hwy, Ro
Members; $25 Non-members. Register online at temple-
israel.org/Bowlero by March 13th. Questions? Contact
Miriam at miriam@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 9
TEMPLE COMMUNITY (CONTINUED)
Join us for a fabulous “night in” at Temple Israel! LOVE & BUTTERCREAM
Saturday, April 25 • 7pm Saturday, April 4 • 7 - 8:30 pm at Love & Buttercream
S&SS ip
hake
troll
(746 E Maple Rd, Birmingham)
Are you in need of a girls
night out? Enjoy an evening
out with your girlfriends
full of sips & sweets as you
hand-paint and fill your own beautiful macarons.
You will take home six completed macarons in a
box perfect for gifting...or to enjoy on your own!
Sweeten tzedakah- bring a nonperishable kosher for
Passover treat that will be donated. Cost is $20/person
members; $25/person non-member. Space is limited.
the night away This event is designed for young adults (21+). Register
online at temple-israel.org/macaron by March 25th.
Questions? Contact Miriam at miriam@temple-israel.org
sip or 248-661-5700.
SAVE THE DATES:
NEW MEMBER CONNECTION EVENTS
Tuesday, April 21, Tuesday, May 19, Friday, June 26
6 pm at Temple Israel
strolling We are thrilled that you have joined
Temple Israel, and we appreciate the NEW MEMBER
faith you’ve placed in us! Our clergy, staff
CO
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and officers invite you to be our guest EC
at the new member events. Meet other
new members, learn about Temple Israel and talk with
shake our clergy and officers! We hope that you will attend all
three complimentary events. Watch for more information
coming by mail and email soon! Register online at
temple-israel.org/nmconnection. Questions? Contact
Miriam at miriam@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
JB25
Friday, June 19 • 6 pm Shabbat Dinner followed by a
special Kabbalat Shabbat service at 7:30 pm
Saturday, June 20 • 7:30 pm celebration honoring Rabbi
Bennett. For more information visit temple-israel.org/
jb25 or call Cassi Cohen at 248-661-5700 x138.
10 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelPassover
LET US HANDLE YOUR SEDERS!
1 ST NI GHT S E DE R 2N D N IGHT SEDER
W E DN E S D AY, APR I L 8, 2 0 2 0 T H U RSDAY, A P RIL 9 , 2 0 2 0
P I C K U P AT TE M PLE ISRAEL 9:30 AM –1 : 3 0 P M 5 : 3 0 P M • TE M P LE IS RA E L
Let us take the worry out of cooking for Passover and help you with Spend a delightful second night of Passover with your Temple family
your first evening Seder! Classic & modern dishes. Convenient drive and friends. Bring the whole family! Led by our clergy, this is a fun-filled
through pickup located at the Wasserman Sanctuary entrance. evening of song and the retelling of the ancient story of Exodus.
Nosh Platter - Smoked Nova Lox, Whitefish Salad, Sliced Tomatoes, Red Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The price
Onions, Cucumbers, Gherkins, Capers, House Made Pickles, Olives, Carrot of the Seder includes a 3% contribution to MAZON in keeping with the
& Celery Sticks, Beet Eggs, Cashew ‘Cheese’ Spread & Matzoh Chips tradition of Passover that all who are hungry may come and eat.
Greek Salad, Mediterranean Vinaigrette Register online at temple-israel.org/seder
Qusetions? Contact Stephanie Brovenick at stephanie@temple-israel.org
Traditional Chicken Soup w/ Vegetables
or 248-661-5700.
Vegan “Faux” Liver Pate
Adult: $56/per Member; $75/per Non-member
Vegan Vegetable Mushroom Broth Child: $20/per child (age 4-12); children under 4 are free
Michigan Whitefish Gefilte All registrants will need to bring a copy of our family haggadah, A Seder for
All Generations. They are available for purchase prior to the Seder at a cost
Baby Heirloom Carrots, Lemon Chive Tahini Sauce of $8 per copy from the Temple Israel office.
12 Hour Roasted Sliced Brisket w/ Jus Lie
Grilled 5oz Chicken Breast w/ Wild Mushroom Artichoke Glace 2020 TEMPLE ISRAEL CONGREGATIONAL SEDER
Return form by Thursday, March 26th toTemple Israel, Attn: Stephanie Brovenick
Grilled Loch Duart Salmon w/ Chimichurri
Name_______________________________ Phone____________________________
Gluten-Free Petite Chocolate Decadent Cake w/ Fresh Berries
Address________________________ City/State/Zip___________________________
Chocolate Swirl Babka
Seat us with____________________________________________________________
Cinnamon Sugar Rugelach
# of Members at $56 each _____ # of Non-members at $75 each______
For a full list of items and to order: temple-israel.org/carryoutseder # of children 4-12 at $20 each______ # of children under 4 years old______
or contact Sue Romano at 248-661-5700 x152. Pickup is April 8th # of highchairs needed_____ Total # of attendees _____ Amt. enclosed_______
from 9:30am-1:30pm. Please pull in the drive through at the
Wasserman Sanctuary entrance. Final date to order is April 1st. q My check is enclosed. Check #__________ (checks payable to Temple Israel)
Add-ons will be accepted by April 5th. q Visa/MC/AmEx card #________________________ Exp._________ CCV_______
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 11FUNDSININ
FUNDS ACTION
ACTION
DR. SOL LUFT AND BEATRICE LOCKER LUFT ARIZONA
SHABBAT IN THE SUN MEMORIAL FUND
Provides funding for the Arizona Shabbat in the Sun
After the recent loss of both of their parents, the daughters of Dr. Sol and Beatrice Locker Luft wanted to honor their
memories in a meaningful way. The path that brought the sisters to choose this particular purpose grew out of a
larger story, lovingly crafted by the Lufts themselves.
The Luft family had never been known to take the easy road. This was clear when they left their New York home
decades ago to move to Michigan when Dr. Luft, a young podiatric physician, found bureaucratic constraints in
the state were preventing him from achieving his professional goals. Completely starting over in an unfamiliar area
with no friends and family, Beatrice and Sol worked hard to connect to their new community by making friends
and joining a conservative synagogue. As their daughters grew older, however, Beatrice and Sol wanted their
girls to have the same religious educational opportunities available to boys. Faced with yet another significant
fork in the road, the Lufts made the difficult decision to search for a reform temple. Luckily for all parties, they found
Temple Israel and thus began a long history of religious achievements for the girls and volunteer leadership for
Beatrice and Sol.
True to their trailblazing spirit, the Lufts decided to winter in Arizona instead of following friends to Florida and
found themselves starting over again in an unfamiliar community. Eventually, Arizona felt like home, but they
missed the Temple Israel clergy that had been by their side through life’s joys and difficulties. Much to their delight,
Temple started making Shabbat in the Sun trips to Arizona, and those events became the highlight of the season.
The visits felt like hugs from home, and the services were powerfully inspiring. They were comforted knowing their
clergy valued this growing contingency of Temple members.
Creating the Dr. Sol Luft and Beatrice Locker Luft Arizona Shabbat in the Sun Memorial Fund made perfect sense
to the three daughters, and they know how very happy it would make their parents. Temple Israel and Arizona
both hold special memories for their family – each representing times when their parents chose to embrace new
challenges. Not only does the fund honor the courage the Lufts demonstrated by pioneering their own journey,
but it also provides an important visit from home for their friends and others who will continue to enjoy these
meaningful events.
These are only a few of more than 160 special funds that help Temple Israel achieve its mission. The funds engage
our members and connect with the community through creative outreach, compassionate assistance and
meaningful celebration. The impact from these funds is remarkable, allowing children to learn, families to heal and
people to grow. Many thanks to our fund grantors who recognized a need - and to our donors who continually
support Temple’s efforts to reach those in need.
To learn more about Temple’s funds and other giving opportunities, go to temple-israel.org and click on GIVING.
If you’re interested in creating a fund, contact David Tisdale, 248-661-5700.
12 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelMUSIC AT TEMPLE
LAKER CONCERT
Sunday, April 26 • 4 pm
Six13 is a groundbreaking, six-man a cappella vocal
band that brings an unprecedented style and energy
to Jewish music, with nothing but the power of the
human voice. Anchored by a strong Jewish identity,
fueled by soulful harmonies, intricate arrangements,
and their signature dynamic sound, Six13 is driven by
a mission to connect Jews around the world with their
heritage through music. Admission is free. Open to the
community. The Laker Concert is sponsored in loving
memory of Sarah & Harry Laker.
CHILDREN OF EDEN
Thursday, April 30 • 7 pm; Saturday, May 2 • 7 pm and
Sunday, May 3 • 2 pm
Join us for this fantastic musical performance based on
the story of Genesis. The age-old conflict of parents and
children takes the stage in this joyous and inspirational
Stephen Schwartz musical about family and faith. We
are creating a full-scale production of this epic show
featuring talent of all ages. Powered by The Ethel
Hyman And Rose Kaplan Foundation & Temple Israel.
Thursday, April 30 • Saturday, May 2 • Sunday, May 3
Free and open to the community.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 13THE AUDREY & WILLIAM FARBER ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE
SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
In Review - Mom & Son Glowbowl: Our moms were bowled over
with excitement as they enjoyed a striking evening with their sons.
YFTI FROZEN PURIM CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Freeze your way over to Temple Israel for a FROZEN
Carnival for all ages! 9:30 -10:45 am: Toddler Carnival
Pre-Glow; 12-2 pm: Games & Food for All Ages! Have
lunch with us! Food from local restaurants will be
Parenting Class Speaker Franki Bagdade available for purchase. See page 4 for more information.
Tips and tools to keeping your cool and taming tantrums!
A VERY FROZEN PURIM SPIEL
Sunday, March 8 • 11 am
Wednesday, March 11 • 9:30am at Temple Israel
Come see Elsa, Anna and Olaf, and bring your Purim
Come hear Franki from Franki’s Academic and Behavioral zeal, as we share this year’s, grogger-shaking, super-
Consulting (FAAB) talk about her easy to implement tips chilly, spiel. So let’s stand strong with Esther and get
and tools to bring back some shalom to your home and ready for some noshin’. We’ll save you a seat and defrost
help enjoy your kids more. Franki is a funny, no judgment the hamentashen! Please bring a box of kosher pasta or
parenting expert (just don’t tell her kids!) macaroni to be used as a grogger. We will donate the
boxes to Yad Ezra to help fight food insecurity in our
RSVP to the ECC office at 248-661-5750.
community. See page 4 for more information.
PARENTING CLASS
Wednesday, March 11 • 9:30 am
14 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple Israeland
PARENT CONNECTION
Wednesday, March 18 • 9:15 am dance • 2020
DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE Thursday, March 26th
Thursday, March 26 • 5:30 pm 5:30 pm • Temple Israel
Share a fun-filled evening
PASSOVER MAGIC MOMENTS with your daughter!
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Friday, April 3 • 9 am Enjoy dinner, dancing & crafts.
$36 for adults • kids are free!
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tell the Passover story from the *Any special person is welcome
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Every child must have an adult with them. Special friends Temple-Israel.org/DaughterDance
are welcome to attend in lieu of a parent, and everyone
Questions? Contact the ECC office at
is welcome. Sponsored by the Audrey and William
248-661-5750.
Farber Early Childhood Center Endowment Fund.
PASSOVER BREAK BEGINS (NO SCHOOL)
Wednesday, April 8 (School resumes on Monday, April 20)
PASSOVER 2ND SEDER AT TEMPLE
Thursday, April 9
See page 11 for details. Supported by the Stark Family Fund and the Dorothy & Arnold Collens
Family Event Fund.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 15TYNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Mazel Tov to our 8th Grade Madrichim for completing their year of training!
FAMILY EDUCATION
For more information on any of these Family Education
Educators’
Programs or to RSVP, contact Alicia Goldman at 248-661-
5725 or email alicia@temple-israel.org
PURIM FAMILY FROLIC
Sunday, March 1 • 12:15 - 2 pm at The Friendship Circle
Shabbat
Families with elementary school-age children* are
invited to meet us at The Friendship Circle after
Religious School for an afternoon of Purim fun!
BLESSING OF THE NEWBORNS
Thursday, April 9 • 10:30 am
All children born in the last twelve months to families
of our congregation are invited to join us for Passover
morning services for a special blessing ceremony.
Together with our clergy, babies will be blessed by
their parents and grandparents under the chupah.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 • 11 ADAR 5780 Siblings and extended family are encouraged to
Please join us for a special service at 7:30 pm attend. Register online at temple-israel.org/newborns
celebrating Jewish teaching and learning. by Wednesday, April 1st. Gifts given to families of
Teacher awards will be presented at services, children newly born to our congregation are from the
followed by a sweet oneg.
Les & Bob Iwrey Children’s Bedtime Ritual Fund of
RSVP to Lisa Kaplan at 248-661-5725 or Temple Israel.
lkaplan@temple-israel.org
16 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelFamilies with elementary school age children
are invited to
SAVE THE DATE:
SIYUM HASEFER
Sunday, April 26 • 9:30 am - 12 pm
Join us as we honor our 4th grade students for
completing their study of the Hebrew Aleph Bet and
receiving their own Siddur! For more information and
to RSVP, go to temple-israel.org/siyum.
ADULT EDUCATION
For more information on any of these Adult Education
Classes or to RSVP, contact the Education Office at 248-
661-5725 or email lkaplan@temple-israel.org
May 15-17, 2020
USER’S GUIDE FOR THE SOUL with Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny & Family
Thursdays, March 5, 26 & continuing • 10 - 11 am at the Butzel Conference Center in Ortonville, Michigan
Do you want to learn about the structure of your soul? Mark your calendar now to join us for an exciting family weekend!
Is it possible to navigate the flow of consciousness We’ll celebrate Shabbat, sing, play games and take part in a
through the body more masterfully? Through delving variety of fun-filled activities in an authentic camp environment.
into this powerful kabbalistic text, you will gain the Family Camp is partially funded by the
Audrey & William Farber Endowment Fund.
tools to discover your highest self and master the
challenges of your life. Taught by Cantor Smolash.
Please return this form and your payment to Temple Israel, Attn: Alicia
RSVP to Maya Grinboim at maya@temple-israel.org Goldman, 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323.
or 248-661-5700. You must be a Temple Israel or Temple Israel ECC member to attend.
Please remit a 50% deposit to reserve your space. The full balance is
ADULT CREATIVE ART WORKSHOP – HANDS ON due March 26, 2020. Space is very limited. Applications with deposit
will be processed in the order they are received.
ART WITH JANE!
Thursday, March 12 • 1 - 2:30 pm Family Name:_____________________________________________________________
Join the fun with Jane Alkon, creating a custom Parent/Guardian (1):_________________________ (2):___________________________
designed Elijah cup. Jane will take you step by step Child/Age:_________________________ Child/Age:____________________________
through the creative process as you discover your inner Child/Age:_________________________ Child/Age:____________________________
artist. Think you’re not creative? Then these workshops Address:_________________________________________________________________
are perfect for you! You’re guaranteed to come away City/State/Zip:____________________________________________________________
with a wonderful piece that will surely amaze you. Cost Phone:___________________________Email:___________________________________
is $7/Member per class; $10/Non-member per class. Allergies & Dietary Needs:__________________________________________________
Register online at temple-israel.org/art. Supported by
We need a crib r Yes r No We’d like to be housed with:___________________
the Audrey & William Farber Education Fund.
Fees: r Family of two $195 r Family of three $250 r Family of four $285
r Family of five $325 r Family of six (includes two rooms) $375
SHABBAT TISCH
Saturdays • 9:15 - 10:30 am Payment: r Check enclosed for $____________
Join us for a Shabbat morning of insights and r Visa/MC/AmEx____________________________________________
investigation into the texts of our Bible. Led by Security Code_____________ Expiration date__________________
volunteer facilitator, Norrine Freeman. Deposits are nonrefundable - applied to Temple account only.
All payments made on or after 3/26 are non-refundable.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 17TYNER (CONTINUED)
PROPHETS LINE-BY-LINE
Tuesdays • 12 - 1 pm
March 10, 17, 24, 31, May 5, 12, 19 & 26
Join us for a line-by-line study of the prophets. Using
commentary, sharing our own insights, and looking at
various translations, we work our way through these
amazing and inspiring texts. Taught by Rabbi Arianna
Gordon. RSVP to Lisa Kaplan at 248-661-5725 or online
at temple-israel.org/prophets.
ASK: NEVER LONG ENOUGH
Never
Monday, March 16 • 12 - 1:30 pm
MUSSAR: SEEKING EVERYDAY HOLINESS
Long Wednesdays • 10 - 11:30 am
Every other Wednesday beginning March 18, 2020
Enough
The Mussar Institute’s “Seeking Everyday Holiness” is
a 9-session course which provides an authentic Jewish
pathway toward fulfilling the potential of your higher
nature, the soul. Through contemplative practices, small
MONDAY, MARCH 16
group discussions, and readings you will be shown
a path to transform your inner world so you can find
12–1:30 PM AT TEMPLE ISRAEL more balance and wholeness in all areas of life. Taught
Rabbi Joseph Krakoff will teach us creative and by Julie August. Limited space available. $150 for
colorful ways to find comfort and hope, amidst members; $180 nonmembers. RSVP to Lisa Kaplan at
grief and loss. Rabbi Krakoff is Senior Director of the
Jewish Hospice and Chaplaincy Network.
248-661-5725.
COST: $7 MEMBERS WITH RESERVATION/ SAVE THE DATE:
$10 NONMEMBERS AND WALK-INS (INCLUDES LUNCH) ASK: INTO NO MAN’S LAND
Monday, April 20 • 12 - 1:30 pm
Register online at temple-israel.org/ask
Irene Miller will take you on a survival journey as a child
For more information, contact the Education Office at
escaping the Holocaust. She will share her story of sleeping
248-661-5725 or lkaplan@temple-israel.org.
This adult education program is supported by the
in winter under an open sky in no man’s land, freezing
Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund. in a Siberian labor camp, suffering hunger and illness in
Uzbekistan, and enduring years of hardship in orphanages.
Save the date for our How did this child grow to be a joyful, successful woman?
next ASK program on Experience the power of the human spirit! $7 members
Monday, April 20th
with reservations, $10 nonmembers and walk-ins, includes
Into No Man’s Land
details lunch. Sponsored by the Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund.
Register online at temple-israel.org/ask.
18 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelTEMPLE YOUTH
Questions regarding Bunk45, contact Devorah Glanz at devorah@temple-israel.org
Questions regarding Quest & YFTI, contact Zach Goldberger at zach@temple-israel.org
YFTI PURIM CARNIVAL
Sunday, March 8, 2020
FREEZE your way over to Temple Israel for a FROZEN
Carnival for all ages! 9:30 -10:45 am: Toddler Carnival
Pre-Glow: $5 all you can play • For Kids 4 and under!
12 - 2 pm: Games & Food for All Ages! $10 all-you-
can-play • Raffles, bounce houses, & more! Have lunch
with us! Food from local restaurants will be available
for purchase. Cash only. Our exclusive Somerset Purim
Raffle will be going on until March 9th. Purchase your
tickets here: temple-israel.org/purimraffle. All carnival
proceeds go toward scholarships for youth programs.
BUNK45: SLEEP-UNDER
Saturday, March 21 • 7 - 10 pm
Calling all 4th and 5th graders! Come to Temple
with your jammies and sleeping bags- we’re having a
Sleep-Under! We’ll play games with Coach DJ, sing
Havdalah with Spike, and watch a movie on the big
screens! $5/student at the door. Bring a friend! Dinner
is not included, but snacks are! Register online at
temple-israel.org/sleepunder.
QUEST: FORGOTTEN HARVEST FOOD PANTRY
Calling all 4th & 5th graders!
Sunday, March 22 • 12:30 Come - 3 to
pmTemple in your jammies
QUEST is teaming up with Forgotten for a fun Havdalah! We’ll be
Harvest, an
making cookies, playing games,
amazing non-profit that delivers over 138,000
and watching a movie pounds
of food to families each day!onWith the big screens!
all of that food,
we need YOU to help us out. At Forgotten Harvest’s
Register online at
Oak Parktemple-israel.org/sleepunder
location, QUEST is going to help sort and
manage a variety of foods that Forgotten Harvest
$5/student at the door. Bring a friend!
provides to the community. Your work will change
Dinner is not included, but snacks are!
For more information, contact
the lives of thousands of families who are fed every
Devorah at devorah@temple-israel.org.
day. We cannot wait! We will take a bus to and from
Temple Israel. Lunch will be provided. Register online
at temple-israel.org/ForgottenHarvest. 3964
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 19THE ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER
ess
GOTTA GET TO GEORGE
Mindfuln
Registration is open for Summer
2020! Join our Michigan campers in
the one-of-a-kind life changing experience that is sleep
Workshop
away camp. Through informal Jewish education, the arts,
a state-of-the-art waterfront program, an intense ropes
challenge course, and great athletic facilities, Camp
George offers campers an experience of a lifetime. For
more information contact Kari Provizer, LMSW, ACSW
at 248-661-5700 or URJ Camp George 416-638-2635.
At Temple Israel Supported by the Robert Sosnick Family Life Center.
Register Now at George.URJCamps.org.
SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMMING:
For more information on any of these Support Groups
and programs or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman at 248-
661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
ADULT HEALTH & FITNESS
Wednesday, March 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 3 pm
Adult Health and Fitness is a program that will focus on
improving balance, mobility, coordination, flexibility and
overall wellness through a structured low impact exercise
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 program performed from both seated and standing
at 10:30am
positions. $5 per class. Class led by NSCA certified trainer
Matt Leonard. The class will run for a one-hour session
starting with a warm up and finishing with a cool down
Please join us for a contemplative morning where
stretch. We encourage you to wear athletic clothing and
we will learn about how mindfulness may help
shoes. *Requirements for the program is a Doctor’s note
us better manage anxiety and stress. We will
discuss how practicing present, non-judgmental stating that you can participate in low impact exercise.
awareness can support more adaptive reactions Register online at temple-israel.org/fitness-m or contact
to difficult situations. We will also try a couple of Kate at 248-661-5700.
mindfulness practices that can help ease anxiety
and create more calm. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, March 5 & 19 • 10 - 11 am
This workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Anna Sofen, When helping you is hurting me…Taking care of
a psychologist with a private practice in Birmingham.
someone else as well as taking care of you? Give
Register at temple-israel.org/mindful yourself respite – join facilitator Jodie Jacobs, LMSW,
in a supportive environment. Sharing one’s experience
For more information, within a group setting enables caregivers to recognize
contact Kate at the commonality of their experience while also defining
kate@temple-israel.org the uniqueness of their situation.
or call 248-661-5700
20 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelAA - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Thursday, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 8 - 9:15 pm
Open to individuals who have a desire to stop using
alcohol and/or other substances. Meeting utilizes the
AA 12-Step Program.
Wednesday, March 25
DROP-IN BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
Thursday, March 12 & 26 • 7 - 8:30 pm
10:30 am at Temple Israel
Diane Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW Facilitator
After the death of a loved one, there are so many Volunteers are needed to help make
no-sew fleece Mi Shebeirach blankets.
thoughts, feelings and experiences to deal with. Coffee and bagels will be provided.
Accepting the death of a loved one requires one to
fully experience their grief. All sessions are open to the REGISTER AT
TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG /
community and are free of charge. Please call Temple BLANKETMAKING
to verify dates as they do change.
Questions? Contact Kate
MS PATH SUPPORT GROUP at 248-661-5700 or
Thursday, March 12 & 26 • 7 pm kate@temple-israel.org.
The MS PATH (Positive Attitude Toward Health) meets This program is supported by
the Juanita And George Victor
on the second and fourth Thursday of every month in Mi Shebeirach Blanket Fund.
Classroom 11. This group is designed for those with
MS as well as family members and/or caregivers. For
questions, call Ronna Heller at 248-737-2328 or 248-330-
4632 or email rhlbox@me.com.
SAVE THE DATE:
NALOXONE TRAINING
Tuesday, April 28 • 7 pm
Please join the Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy
Communities, the Greater West Bloomfield Community
Coalition, Temple Israel and the West Bloomfield
Fire Department for a FREE community Naloxone
training. All who attend will be trained on the proper
SAVE THE DATE: THURSDAY, MAY 21ST
administration of the Intra-Nasal Narcan overdose
reversal drug. Everyone is welcome to attend. Register
online at tinyurl.com/t7kwo9l.
AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES
Thursdays at 1:30 pm on the following dates:
May 21 - Afternoon Show with the Detroit Symphony
Orchestra, June 18 - Entertainer of a Thousand Voices,
Michael Carluccio, July 16 - Swinging in July with Jazz
Cliff Monear & Dave Bennett, August 20 - TBD,
October 15 - Stephanie Michaels and Friends
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 21LIBRARIES & MEDIA CENTER
For more information on any of these programs or to
ti
RSVP, contact Lauren Marcus Johnson at 248-661-5700
or ljohnson@temple-israel.org.
A D UL T
ADULT PROGRAMMING
DINNER AND A MOVIE SERIES
MAR 5 Thursday, March 5: Jewtopia,
bookclubs facilitated by Rabbi Arianna Gordon
Thursday, March 19: The Frisco Kid,
facilitated by Lauren Marcus Johnson
The Weinberg Family Library and Temple
Israel Sisterhood are excited to present this
Monday, March 16 • 9:45 am MAR 19
film discussion series. Join our clergy and
Tuesday, March 17 • 6:30 pm
expert facilitators for dinner, movie and
The season will continue with a
discussion. The movies will be available to
discussion of the book, Bed-Stuy is
check out from the Temple Israel Libraries
Burning by Brian Platzer, facilitated
prior to each session for viewing at home or
by Jacqueline Fox. Participants are
you are welcome to attend a group showing at 5 pm on
encouraged to read the selected
each date. Dinner and discussion will begin
book prior to the meeting. Copies
at approximately 6:45 pm. Temple Members:
of the books are available from the
$16 per session; Guests: $18 per session.
Weinberg Family Library and from
Reservations are required no later than the
local public libraries and booksellers. All are welcome!
Monday before each date. Register online at
Registration is required. Cost is $16/per session and
temple-israel.org/dinnermovie.
includes breakfast (Monday)/dinner (Tuesday). RSVP
online at temple-israel.org/bookclub by Thursday, SAVE THE DATE:
March 12th.
MOTHER & DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
Thursday, April 30 • 6:30 pm
Save the dates for the next TI Adult Bookclub: Young adult women (ages 20s-40s) and
Monday, April 27 & Tuesday, April 28 – their mothers (aunts, grandmothers,
The Forgetting River: A Modern Tale of sisters, and friends are welcome too!)
Survival, Identity, and the Inquisition by will enjoy an evening of delicious food,
Doreen Carvajal. great wine and inspiring discussion
over the book
Paper is White by Hilary Zaid,
facilitated by Lauren Marcus
Monday, May 18 & Tuesday, May 19 – Johnson. $18/person, includes
The Flight Portfolio by Julie Orringer, dinner, wine and dessert.
facilitated by Edie Broida.
Register online at temple-israel.org/mdbook by
Monday, April 27th.
22 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelCHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
PIZZA & PAGES
Sunday, March 15 • 12 - 2 pm
Join Librarian Lauren Marcus Johnson and 2nd Grade
Teacher Anita Hack in the Hodari Family Children’s
Library for stories, crafts, games, and fun! All 1st - 4th
Grade booklovers are invited to participate. If you love
pizza, books, and spending time in the Library then
you’ll love this program! A pizza lunch will be served, $7/
person payable at the meeting. Students do not need
to attend all of the meetings to participate. Reservations
are required by the Thursday before each date. Register
online at temple-israel.org/pizzapages. Supported by
the Phyllis Hellman Children’s Literature Fund.
PIZZA & PAGES - KINDERGARTEN EDITION
Sunday, March 22 • 12 - 2 pm
As an introduction to our MONDAY – FRIDAY
children’s book club, please MARCH 30 – APRIL 3, 2020
Get wild for books in the Hodari Family Children’s
join us for a special session Library and Media Center.
of Pizza & Pages for Kindergarten Edition
Kindergarteners ONLY! A
pizza lunch will be served. Cost: $7 per child. Register
online at temple-israel.org/kpizza. Supported by the
Phyllis Hellman Children’s Literature Fund.
REMEMBER TO BE A JEWISH READING STAR!
1st - 3rd Graders read Jewish books from their own
home library and/or books from the Hodari Family
Children’s Library. Children read the books with an
adult (parent, grandparent, or other book lover) and
return the forms to their teacher by April 19, 2020.
All forms are available in the Hodari Family Children’s
Library or from your Religious School teacher, and can
be downloaded from the Temple Israel website (go to
the Media Center & Libraries Resource section). If you
have any questions about the Religious School reading
programs, contact your teacher or Lauren Marcus F R E E J E W IS
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Johnson. Happy Reading! Supported by the Samuel F. M ID D LE - G R
Grandon & Sylvia Grandon Goldstein Memorial Fund.
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BOOKS FOR
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www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 23AFFILIATES - SISTERHOOD
Andi Weiss & Ann Podolsky - Co-V.P. Ways and Means
Hi, we are Andi Weiss and We try to make all our events
Ann Podolsky, the Ways and fun and exciting for you and
Means Co- Vice Presidents the entire community. On
for Sisterhood. If you are not April 22nd, we are having
familiar with the term Ways our FANTASTIC SPRING
and Means, its another way BOUTIQUES. This year we
of saying fund-raising. We have added a styling event.
are the FUNd Raising Arm Throughout the day there
for Temple Israel Sisterhood. will be different presenters:
Through our efforts we nutrition, cooking, make-up
give school and camp and house decorating for you
scholarships, prayer books for to enjoy along with wonderful
mitzvah students, community outreach, educational vendors for all your shopping wants and needs.
greenhouse and much, much more. Please join us to make this a truly amazing day.
SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP - ONE STOP SHOPPING!
Our volunteers are eager to
help as you shop our amazing
selection of gift items &
Judaica. New merchandise
arriving daily to enhance
and enrich your holidays and
special celebrations. March Special: 30% off Seder
Plates (excludes special orders). Hours: Sundays
9:30am-12 pm (religious school days), Mondays and
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you to our Thursdays 3-6 pm, Tuesdays 11am-2pm (special
Women’s
appointments available, please contact one of our
M
helpful gift shop chairs for assistance). Call or text:
FRE E D O
Debbie E. at 248-496-4525, Debbie F. at 248-227-2146
Seder
or Mary Lou at 248-875-1595.
ORDER YOUR TRIBUTE CARDS!
Learn more or purchase online at
Led by Temple Israel Clergy and Members of our Sisterhood Temple-Israel.org/Sisterhood or contact
Jodie Polk at chefjimjo@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, March 24 • 6 pm
24 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelCALENDAR OF EVENTS:
GRAB AND GO BOUQUETS AND LUNCH
Tuesday, March 3 • 12 pm
GENERAL BOARD MEETING FREE
Wednesday, March 4 & April 1 • 10 am
CHAI MITVAH
Admission
Spring
Tuesday, March 17 & April 21 • 10 am
WOMEN’S FREEDOM SEDER
Tuesday, March 24 • 6 pm at Temple Israel
Boutiques
HIS
NEW TR! & STYLIN’ WITH SISTERHOOD
How Literacy Brings You Freedom — We are the YEA
children of the book. Reading of our past makes us
who we have become today. Literacy is essential to
Wednesday, April 22
10 am – 3:30 pm • Temple Israel
success and will be the focus of this year’s Women’s
Seder. Please bring new or gently used children’s Thank you in advance for your
generous support.
and young adult books for distribution. Open to the
community. Cost is $30/members; $35/non-members.
Space Limited. RSVP online at temple-israel.org/
Sisterhood by March 16.
SPRING BOUTIQUE AND STYLE EVENT For your shopping pleasure
Wednesday, April 22 • 10 am - 3:30 pm
we will have an outstanding selection of boutiques,
NURSING HOME BINGO AT FLEISCHMAN and come learn how to style different aspects of your life.
Wednesday, April 22 • 2 pm Enjoy delicious snacks all day in our Cafe, plus free door prizes
throughout the day!
ELECTION MEETING & BRUNCH
Tuesday, April 28 • 12 pm
Join us this year for Fabulous Lifestyle presentations.*
Temple Israel Sisterhood invites you Sessions include:
to our Election Meeting Brunch 11am: Style your Health (Healthy plant based eating)
with special guest speaker, Psychic 12pm: Style in Food (Cooking demonstration)
Medium, Lynn Darmon. 1pm: Style your Face (Makeup tutorial)
2pm: Style your House (Re-discover lost treasures)
*Presenters and topics are subject to change based on availability.
Questions? Contact Andi Weiss at 248-701-6732
INSTALLATION LUNCHEON
Wednesday, May 13 • 12 pm
Temple Israel Sisterhood Boutique Committee:
HOUSE TOUR Sari Roland - President, Ann Podolsky & Andi Weiss - Co-VP Ways and Means
Shellie Achtman & Michelle Silber - Co-VP Programming
Wednesday, May 27
Diane Rubinstein - Boutique Chair
Lindsay Cox & Jenn Drew - Cafe
Irene Landau - Head Cashier
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 25AFFILIATES - BROTHERHOOD
Temple Israel Brotherhood along with
B’nai Brith Great Lakes Region present their annual
Purim Tournament & Raffle
In Review – Brotherhood & Sisterhood Trivia Night: Temple Israel
Sisterhood and Brotherhood hosted our first annual joint program.
Trivia Night was a huge success filled with good food, a fabulous
game and great company! Everyone had a wonderful time!
TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD USHER CORP
Come to Temple Israel on Shabbat, High Holidays, or
for other programs and see the smiling faces of our
ushers. Do you have time to give on a Friday night
or Saturday morning? We are looking for some fresh
smiling faces to greet our congregants and guests. We
also need ushers for other services and special events –
whatever works for you! For more information, contact
SUNDAY•4 11 PM AT TEMPLE ISRAEL Art Dubin at countryart@comcast.net, or Marc Roland at
miroland@comacst.net.
174 Shekels ($50) advanced buy-in ($60 at the door)
Includes prizes (prize fund based on 50% of buy-in) BROTHERHOOD GENERAL MEETING & DINNER
Tuesday, March 3 • 6:15 pm
87 Shekels ($25) add-on
ANUUAL PURIM BLOOD DRIVE
Deli dinner ($10 must be paid with registration)
Sunday, March 8 • 9 am - 12 pm
To RSVP, send check (payable to Temple Israel Brotherhood) Brotherhood’s annual Purim Blood Drive is
to 5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
being held the same day as the Children’s Spiel
by Monday, March 10th.
and Carnival, so you can give a little something back
Questions? Contact Steve Achtman (Temple Israel): while enjoying the day with your family. Contact Dr.
248-505-3939 or sssbrm@ameritech.net Mike Michelson at 248-819-1235 to reserve your spot.
or Rick Sherline (B’nai Brith): 248-613-5400
or rsherline@divbenefits.com
26 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelSHUSHAN HOLD’EM POKER GAME
Sunday, March 15 • 4 - 11 pm
ASK ME ANYTHING DINNER WITH CANTOR
MICHAEL SMOLASH
Thursday, April 2 • 6:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE:
88TH ANNUAL INTERCONGREGATIONAL
MEN’S CLUB DINNER
Thursday, April 23 at Congregation Beth Ahm
6 pm: Cocktails, appetizers and interactive whiskey
tasting with Journeyman Distillery, Michigan’s kosher
& organic distillery. 6:45 pm: Dinner provided by Dish
Kosher Cuisine. Featured presentation by Dr. Bernd
Wollschlaeger Against All Odds, Change Is Possible
sponsored by Israel Bonds. $54 per person. Advanced
registration by April 17 is required. Register online at
www.cbahm.org/event/mcdinner2020 or make checks
payable to Temple Israel Brotherhood. For additional
information, contact Ronn Nadis at sidanrn@gmail.com.
www.temple-israel.org March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 27LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
B’NAI MITZVAH Torah Portion: P’Kudei
Saturday, March 21 • 10:30 am Sanctuary Service
Torah Portion: T’tzaveh Andrew James Greenhut, son of Dana and David
Saturday, March 7 • 10:30 am Sanctuary Service Greenhut; grandchild of Sue and Jerry
Talia Drew Wittenberg, daughter of Staci and the Hoffman and Elaine and Kerry Greenhut;
Honorable Jamie Wittenberg; grandchild great-grandchild of Lillian Greenhut and
of Joni and Stephen Redisch, Howard Norma Stoller. He attends West Hills
Wittenberg and Mollie Wittenberg. Talia is Middle School. His hobbies and interests
a student at Anderson Middle School. Her include robotics, soccer, playing baritone,
hobbies and interests include travel soccer, reading, swimming, wave boarding and writing for his
volleyball and attending Tamarack Camps. school newspaper. For his mitzvah project, Andrew gave
As part of her mitzvah project, Talia volunteered at Yad Ezra, his time to combat food insecurity in our community by
delivered Meals on Wheels on Christmas Day with her mom. volunteering the Gleaner’s Food Bank and the Temple
In addition, she helped at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic Israel Free Fresh Food Pantry.
and donated tzedakah to “Head for the Cure” at Henry Ford Torah Portion: Vayak’heil
to raise funds for brain cancer research and programs. Saturday, March 21 • 11 am Chapel Service
Torah Portion: Ki Tisa Danielle Ashleigh Sandler, daughter of Brook and Dr.
Friday, March 13 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service Fredric Sandler; grandchild of Bernice
Brooke Peyton Radner, daughter of Melanee and David “Elaine” Ackerman, Andrea and Stan Bank
Radner; grandchild of Sandra and Larry and the late Rubin Sandler. Danielle attends
Schiff, Susan and Edward Radner and Barry Hillside Middle School. She is an avid dancer.
Peltz. She attends West Hills Middle School. As part of her mitzvah project experience,
Brooke enjoys dance, softball and tennis. As Danielle acted as a Senior Center volunteer
part of her most rewarding mitzvah project, and raised funds for donation to both the American
Brooke raised funds for Alzheimer’s research. Cancer Society and the American Diabetes Association.
In addition, she organized the donation of games including She also volunteered with her peers at the Temple Israel
memory games which she delivered to the Brown Center. Labor Day Picnic.
She also gave her time interacting with those who spend Torah Portion: Vayikra
their days at this special memory care center. Saturday, March 28 • 11 am Chapel Service
Torah Portion: Vayak’heil Jack Lawrence Chudler, son of Drs. Angel and Loren
Friday March 20 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service Chudler; grandchild of Brenda and Gerald
Jamie Claire Zousmer, daughter of Stacy and Michael Chudler, Linda and David Roth and Steven
Zousmer; grandchild of Arlene and Richard Fabiano. Jack is a student at James R.
Agree and Ann and William Zousmer. Jamie Geisler Middle School. His hobbies and
is a student at West Hills Middle School. Her interests include football, wrestling, lacrosse,
hobbies and interests include dance, guitar, MMA fighting, golf, snowboarding and
singing, volleyball and basketball. For her gardening. For his mitzvah project, Jack volunteered
mitzvah project, she wrapped gifts at the at the American Red Cross and with the residents of
Bottomless Toy Chest for children in the hospital and fed Townehall Place of West Bloomfield.
the homeless at the Baldwin Center. Additionally, Jamie
volunteered every Sunday at The Friendship Circle and
helped at the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.
28 March 2020 • Adar/Nisan 5780 Temple IsraelTorah Portion: Tzav Michelle (Adam) Wichman, Eric (Lauren) Gurvitz, Matthew
Saturday, March 28 • 6 pm Sanctuary Havdalah Service Hunter, Michael Hunter, Daniel Roaman, and Emily and
Jacob Matthew Semel, son of Lori and Ronald Semel; Tom Quibbons; great-uncle of Jessica and Abigail “Abby”
grandchild of Fran Wolok, the late Harvey Gurvitz, and Sophia and Gabriel Wichman.
Wolok and the late Mary and Robert Semel. Lauretta “Laurie” Graff Figg, wife of Stuart A. Graff z”l
Jacob is an honor student at Walnut Creek and Chester F. Figg z”l; mother of Jeffrey I. (Karen z”l)
Middle School. His hobbies and interests Graff, David B. (Carol) Graff and Carol Graff (Mark) Segel;
include robotics, theater, cooking and grandmother of Alec Stuart Segel and Blake M. Segel;
baking, all things from the 1980s and reading. grandmother of Jason J. Graff; great-grandmother of Riley
For his mitzvah project, Jacob babysat and donated his and Brady Graff; also survived by Carol Graff’s children,
earnings to No Kid Hungry, an organization that helps to Dawn and Robert Murillo, and Sterling and Jen Donally and
solve problems of hunger and poverty in the United States. their 4 children; sister of Morton (Dorothy z”l) Knopper z”l
He also volunteered with his Temple Israel community and Daniel (Sonia z”l and Judy z”l) Knopper; daughter of
serving breakfast to the residents of the South Oakland Newman Harry Knopper z”l and Minnie Knopper z”l.
Shelter and escorting seniors to the graves of their loved
ones for the annual Kever Avot program. In addition, he Beyla Fleysher, mother of Ruvim Fleysher, Samuel (Emily)
baked challah for the seniors he met through Kever Avot Valk and Albert (Irene) Valk; grandmother of Anna (Janine)
and volunteered at his former elementary school’s carnival. Valk, Diana Fleysher, Yakov (Julie) Fleysher, Tatyana Flaysher,
David Valk, Gabriella (Ilya) Valk, Rebecca Valk and Michael
Saturday, March 28 • 6 pm Offsite Havdalah Service Valk; great-grandmother of Noah, Alexandra, Sofia, Nathan,
Jaden Eddie Ryke, son of Nicole Ryke and Jamie Ryke; and Ilan.
grandchild of Shelley Bordelove, Daniel
Millicent Finkelstein Grossman, wife of Dr. Gerald J.
Goldstone, Elaine Ryke and the late Eddie
Grossman; mother of Susan (Robert) Gordon and Roslyn
Ryke; great-grandchild of Rita Goldstone.
(Jamie) Topolski; grandmother of Olivia and Kate Gordon
Jaden is a student at Bloomfield Hills Middle
and Rachel and Jason Topolski; daughter of Rose z”l and
School. His hobbies and interests include
Abraham Finkelstein z”l; sister of Jerome Finck z”l and
basketball and baseball. As part of his most
Sarray Polansky z”l.
rewarding mitzvah experiences, he volunteered at the
Friendship Circle and gave his time helping at the Temple Sharon S. Hyde , wife of William Hyde; mother of Lisa
Israel Free Fresh Food Pantry. (Dr. Seth) Mindell, Brian (Cyndi) Hyde and Kerry Neil Hyde
z”l; grandmother of Samantha, Max, Jack, Heather and
Danielle; great-grandmother of Zoe; sister of Veta Hondros
TEMPLE FAMILY z”l ; stepdaughter of Jack Taukert z”l.
Semyon Kolomeyskiy, father of Nonna (Alex) Akkerman;
Weddings
Taylor Rose Trott, daughter of Kappy and Dave Trott, to grandfather of Daniel (Megan) Akkerman and Rachel
Miles Ross Neumann, son of Felicia and Fred Neumann. (Benjamin) Masur; great-grandfather of Ari Akkerman.
Anita Rogers, wife of Harvey David Lipton z”l and Clifford
In Memoriam
M. Rogers z”l; mother of Marla (Andrew) Moiseev, Debbie
Ralph Theodore Asp, father of Alan (Donna) Asp;
Siegel, and Sheryl Havered; grandmother of Carli (Sasha)
grandfather of Emily Asp.
Gribov, David Moiseev, Alisha Siegel, Dana Siegel (Ben
Steven Colman, husband of Carol (Gurvitz) Colman; father Ueberroth), and Hannah Moiseev (Julian Honowitz); great-
of Zoe Colman; son of Sydney Ruth (Levine) and Daniel grandmother of Asher Gribov and Noa Gribov; sister of
Colman z”l; brother of Ellen and David Hunter and Laura Madeline “Maddie” (Sidney) Forbes and Joan (“Mickey”
Roaman; brother-in-law of Allan (Linda) Gurvitz, uncle of Michael) Erman; sister-in-law of Roz (Larry z”l) Rogers, Doris
(Arthur z”l) Miller, and the late Phyllis and Albert Conn z”l.
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