ISRAEL@70 Celebrate with Temple!

May 2018 | Iyar/Sivan 5778 | Vol. 44 No. 8

ISRAEL@70Celebrate with Temple!

Hope for a Two-State Solution? Power Women’s Breakfast

Sing Hatikvah with DFW CantorsShopping the Shuk

COVER STORY, pp. 8-9

p. 3

CONFIRMATION SERVICEp. 13

2 The Window • MAY 2018

T his is the year of the Leo nard B ern s t e in Centennial—we will mark the 100th anniversary of

his birth on August 25. Like a lot of people my age (and older), I feel a special

connection to Bernstein. For me, it was not so much through the Young People’s Concerts or his television appearances, but the result of his longstanding relationship with Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, and the place where I first learned to love music during the Berkshire summers of my childhood. Bernstein was brilliant, balletic, glamorous and deeply human. He was larger than life, and not always admirably. My parents were both big Bernstein fans. In addition to his passion as a conductor, his gifts as a composer, and his talent as a teacher, the fact that Bernstein was a nice Jewish boy from Boston didn’t hurt. Bernstein grew up at Mishkan Tefila, the first Conservative congregation in Boston, where he was deeply influenced by Professor Solomon Gregory Braslavsky, the congregation’s music director and organist, and like Bernstein’s parents, a Ukrainian immigrant. One of Bernstein’s first compositions was a setting of Psalm 148 that he wrote for his home congregation when he was 17, and the influence of Jewish music on Bernstein has been widely observed: not just in pieces like “Jeremiah” or “Kaddish,” or in his use of Hebrew and Aramaic texts, but in recognizable Jewish themes throughout his compositions. (And don’t forget that Bernstein and his creative partners originally conceived of “West Side Story” as “East Side Story,” a musical about a forbidden relationship between a Jewish boy and a Catholic girl on the Lower East Side.) Bernstein was also passionate in his love for Israel. He first conducted there in 1946, with what was then called the Palestine Symphony Orchestra, and he flew to Israel to conduct whenever the country was in crisis. Author Rodney Greenberg tells this story: In 1948, after the IDF had captured Beersheba, Bernstein rounded up 35 players to drive through the desert in an armored car and perform a concert for the troops the following afternoon, in what was an archaeological dig. Perched on rocks and crevices, this extraordinary band accompanied Bernstein at the piano in Mozart and Beethoven, with “Rhapsody in Blue” as an encore. Egyptian scout planes reported the sight to their Cairo

command, thinking it was a diversionary military maneuver, because “who would take time out in war to listen to a Mozart concerto?” That was Bernstein, bringing the transcendent power of music to tired troops in desert sands, insisting on the gift of creativity in every moment. Bernstein once defined a great performance: “If I don’t become Brahms or Tchaikovsky or Stravinsky when I’m conducting their works, then it won’t be a great performance… the only way I know that I’ve done a really good performance is when I’m making the piece up as I go along… as if I have the feeling that I’m inventing it for the very first time.” That strikes me as a pretty good description of this gift we call Reform Judaism too. Judaism, Torah and the teachings of our sages are our core composition, and it is our job to approach this ancient wisdom with the same sense of discovery and creativity that Bernstein brought to a performance of Brahms. Our charge is to stay true to the original, while at the same time animating it with our own understanding and drive. That is why Jeremiah shows up not only in a Bernstein composition, but with us at every social justice rally. That is how Isaiah’s “Kadosh, kadosh, kadosh” is present not only on the pages of the siddur, but every time we sense the holy in our lives. When we are at our best, we neither replicate nor replace the original, we discover it anew: with integrity and invention, and new vistas of meaning in our hearts and our world. Even now, the master teacher teaches us. Happy one hundredth birthday, Maestro.

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COMMUNITY

Confidential financial assistance is available for most Temple events, tuition and dues.

Temple clergy and volunteers visit members in the hospital and in rehab facilities. We’d love to hear if a friend or family member needs a visit.

IN THIS ISSUEHOLIDAYS & PRAYER PAGEShavuot 3Shabbat and Festival Services 7Soul Singing 7Yom HaAtzmaut 8

FOR FAMILIES PAGEECEC Shuk 8Sababa 12Grades 3-6 Shabbat 12Tot Shabbat 13

FOR 20s AND 30s PAGEAtid Late Night Shabbat 6

EMPTY NESTERS PLUS PAGEThe Well: A Caregiver’s Day Out 5The Conversation Project 5g2g dinner theater 550+ service and dinner 12

COMMUNITY PAGEOur Community 4Caregivers Support Group 5Adult B’nai Mitzvah Info 7People 14Stories of the Heart Concert 15Cinema Emanu-El 15

WRJ AND BROTHERHOOD PAGEBrotherhood Monthly Meeting 6WRJ Events 6

SOCIAL JUSTICE PAGEAustin Street Shelter 5 Summer Volunteer Opportunity 5

ADULT LEARNING PAGETorah and Talmud 7Israel Book Club 8Temple Book Club 12

PHILANTHROPY Contributions 10-12

This weekend is made possible by the Dolores and Walter Neustadt Lecture Series.

with Rabbi Myriam Klotz, Director of the Spirituality

Initiative for Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion

FRIDAY, MAY 1810am | Yoga Class | Stern Chapel

Stretch your mind, body and spirit with Rabbi Klotz and your friends. Yogis of all levels are welcome. Please bring your own mat.

6:15pm | Stern Chapel

Rabbi Klotz will co-lead the Shabbat evening service.

7:45pm | Ta’am 8500 dinner

SATURDAY, MAY 199am | Chever Torah Taught by Rabbi Klotz

10:30am | Stern Chapel

Rabbi Klotz will participate as a leader with Temple clergy in the Shabbat morning service.

7pm | Shavuot Tikkun

When you stand at Sinai, will you understand, stand by, stand up, stand still? This will be an interactive evening of music, movement, prayer and learning with Rabbi Klotz. The night will end with the Sinai Scoop—ice cream for all!

SUNDAY, MAY 2010:30am| Shavuot Festival Service with Yizkor | Stern Chapel

Register for one or all three events: participate.tedallas.org/shavuot

Contact: Meredith Pryzant, [email protected]


NEW & RETURNING MEMBERS

COMMUNITY

O U R C O M M U N I T Y

Jeff Cohen & Jordan Johnston

Ananias Edwards

David, Jennifer & Gaia Eitches

Patricia Gottschalk

Ashley, Peter & Emma Herbst

Alina Johnson & Ben, Miles & Oliver Leffler

Sheila Kaplan

Morris Landau & Rebecca Wright

Drew & Bek Levey

Julia & Mark Little

Liza Tsurkan

Joe White

BABY NAMINGS WEDDINGS

CONVERSIONS

Lincoln Joel McCoySon of Liz and Colin McCoyReese Margaret SwerdlowDaughter of Rachel and Matthew SwerdlowEthan George TriaySon of Ashley and Jorge Triay

Lisa Kanarek and Perry Kessler

Allison Zeitlow

IN MEMORIAMGilbert BrunemanHusband of Merle BrunemanFather of Carol Dochen, Steve Bruneman, Keith Bruneman, Bret Bruneman and Jill FischerRegina EdwardsSister of Ananias EdwardsAbner GladstoneFather of Richard Gladstone and Karen GladstoneJeanne IsaacsonWife of Seymour “Ronnie” IsaacsonMother of Alan Isaacson and Nancy Isaacson-TobinDr. Robert KramerHusband of Joan KramerFather of Lisa Kramer Morgan, Jessica Kramer, Megan Kramer and Robin KramerBrother of Jane Kramer and Fred Kramer

Nick LiuzzaFather of Suzanne McCoskeyMarvin SchulmanFather of Jill ChapinCharles SugermanFather of Dr. Robert SugermanSarah SturmanWife of Milton SturmanMother of Aaron Sturman and Tamara VolkEleanor TrachtenbergMother of Michael TrachtenbergAndrew UnterbergHusband of Alana UnterbergFather of Beckett, Dillon and Landon UnterbergSon of Dr. Mark and Maddy UnterbergBrother of Dr. Jennifer Unterberg, Craig Unterberg and Dr. Stephen Unterberg

BECOMING B’NAI MITZVAH

Ella Mae FrydmanMay 26Daughter of Regina and Aaron FrydmanAnn and Nate Levine AcademyTikkun Olam: Assisting and mentoring with Sting Soccer Academy

Baye and Reese PopekMay 26Sons of Sara and Bill PopekShelton School (Baye)Dealey Montessori Vanguard and International Academy (Reese)Tikkun Olam: Crystal Creek at Preston Hollow

Roman Sky SolisMay 5Son of Robbin and Michael SolisParish Episcopal SchoolTikkun Olam: Team Captain, Walk for MS

Emma and Jack YurichMay 12Children of Joanne & Joe YurichGreenhill SchoolTikkun Olam: Raised more than $20,000 for Karing 4 Kliptown, a project to purchase shes and soccer balls for children in Soweto, South Africa

Shabbat of Appreciation for Our CommunityFRIDAY, JUNE 8 | 6:15pm | STERN CHAPELWhether you’re a learner, baker, event planner, hospital visitor, Shabbat regular or a giver to Temple in many different ways, please let Temple clergy and staff show our appreciation. Come as you are to this casual Shabbat and celebrate with us! Join us for a Ta’am 8500 dinner after services, catered by Back Country BBQ. Register: participate.tedallas.org/taam8500Cost: $5 per person, or $18 for a family of four or more.

SHABBAT AND DINNER


COMMUNITY

The Marvelous Mitzvah OpportunityKick off your summer by doing an extra-special

mitzvah with the Temple community.

On Saturday, June 2, Temple volunteers will be serving a hot dinner to 400 people at Austin Street Center.

Volunteers are needed to shop, cook, deliver and serve. Preparations will take place at Temple on June 1, before Shabbat, and then the food will be delivered, reheated

in the shelter’s kitchen, and served on June 2.

Three teams of volunteers, about 20-25, are needed.Shopping Team: May 31, great for families

Cooking Team: June 1, before Shabbat, great for familiesDelivery and Serving Team: Evening of June 2, adults only. Great for Sh’ma groups, a social justice date night, and for

anyone who wants to help make our city a better place.

Register: participate.tedallas.org/ascvolunteerContact: Debbie Fuqua, [email protected]

To Women of Reform Judaism, for underwriting the purchase of all food to be cooked and delivered.

Summer Volunteers Needed

The Vickery Meadow Summer Reading Academy will be held from July 11-August 2, and about two dozen volunteers are needed to help with tutoring

of refugee students. Classes take place with 10 students, two adult leaders, two youth leaders and two assistant youth leaders each. If you’re a teen, it’s a great way to

earn community service hours and make a huge difference in the lives of our neighbors.

Contact: Debbie Fuqua, [email protected]

Caregivers Support Group

First Tuesday of the Month During The Well 10:30-11:30am

Open to the community and not limited to caregivers with

attendees at The Well.

Facilitated by Jewish Family

Service, registration

not required.

Contact: Meredith Pryzant,

[email protected]

May 1 | June 5 | 10:30am-2:30pm

A fun, activity-filled day on the first Tuesday of the month for those with early stage Alzheimers or other dementias

Rejuvenating break for caregivers

Advance registration is required by contacting Becky Slakman, [email protected]

This program is endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association and funded by Women of Reform Judaism.

Sunday, June 10

Pocket Sandwich Theater5400 E. Mockingbird Lane

Play at 7pm: $12Doors open at 5:30pm

RSVP online:participate.tedallas.org/

g2gpocketsandwichtheater

RSVP by phone:Lauren Kahn,

214.706.0000, ext. 146

“Prelude to a Kiss”Dinner & Theater


Dinner and Installation of OfficersThursday, May 10, 5:30-7pm, Pollman HallCost: $10RSVP: tesisterhood.org or drop off a check at Judaic Treasures before the event.

Mahjong Meet-UpWednesday, May 16, 6-8pm, Room 133-135All skill levels are welcome. Please bring your own card and mahjong set. Cost: $5 for snacksRSVP: Celia Saunders, [email protected], or text at 214.502.1902

Daughters of AbrahamThursday, May 17, 7-8:30pm, MAS Islamic Center, 1515 Blake Drive, Richardson Join this interfaith group that seeks to enhance understanding of the spiritual and cultural similarities and differences among the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities. This month’s topic is “Divorce and Singleness.” Contact: Leah Beth Kolni, [email protected], 214.801.7463

COMMUNITY

W R J E V E N T S

BROTHERHOOD

Monthly Meeting and DinnerWednesday, May 2

6:15pm Dinner, Linz Hall

RSVP: calendar.tebrotherhood.org or [email protected]

Help and HealingGrief Support

Temple Emanu-El provides space for an ongoing grief support group that is open to the community. The group meets twice monthly from 11:30am-1pm on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month

in Zilbermann Chapel. Newcomers to the group are encouraged to join on the second Tuesday, when a

therapist from Jewish Family Service attends.

For more information, contact Meredith Pryzant, Director of Member Support, [email protected].

“The Talk”That Can Change Your Life

How do you want to live at the end of your life? Make plans to participate in this important series about sharing your hopes, dreams and wants with those you love.

Contact: Karen Hoffman, [email protected]

Session 4: Let’s Get Legal Thursday, May 10 | 7-9pm | Linz Hall

Navigating the legal implications of end-of-life desires, with Lori Leu, elder law attorney, and Dr. Robert Fine of Baylor Scott & White Health

RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/theconversationproject

A project of Sukkat Shalom, Temple’s safe space for tough topics, in partnership with Women of Reform Judaism and Congregation Beth Torah.

Friday, May 186:15pm service Stern Chapel

Dinner with Atid: 7:30pm, Linz Hall

Contact: Alexandra Horn

[email protected]

LATE NIGHT SHABBAT

Register: participate.tedallas.org/latenightshabbat


PRAYER

EmorLeviticus 21:1-24:23

Friday, May 46pm, Pollman HallTot ShabbatRabbi Amy Ross6:15pm, Olan SanctuaryFifty-Plus CelebrationRabbi Debra RobbinsRabbi David SternCantor Vicky GlikinCantor Leslie Niren

Saturday, May 510:30am, Wasserman Gan T’filah Outdoor ChapelRabbi Daniel UtleyCantor Leslie NirenShabbat Nosh following service 10:30am, Stern ChapelRabbi David SternCantor Vicky GlikinBat Mitzvah: Charlotte (Charley) Garrett4:30pm, Olan SanctuaryRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenCantor Vicky GlikinBar Mitzvah: Roman Solis

– B’har–BchukotaiLeviticus 25:1-26:2

Friday, May 116:15pm, Stern ChapelRabbi Daniel UtleyRabbi Debra RobbinsCantor Leslie Niren

Saturday, May 1210:30am, Lefkowitz ChapelRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenCantor Vicky Glikin10:30am, Stern ChapelRabbi Debra RobbinsCantor Leslie NirenB’nai Mitzvah: Emma and Jack Yurich

7pm, Stern ChapelConfirmationRabbi David SternRabbi Debra RobbinsRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenRabbi Daniel UtleyRabbi Amy RossCantor Vicky GlikinCantor Leslie Niren

B’midbarNumbers 1:1-4:20

Friday, May 186pm, Pollman HallSababaHallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern6:15pm, Stern ChapelRabbi David SternCantor Vicky GlikinCantor Leslie NirenRabbi Myriam Klotz, Visiting Scholar

Saturday, May 1910:30am, Stern ChapelRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenCantor Vicky GlikinCantor Leslie NirenRabbi Myriam KlotzShavuotExodus 19:1-8; 20:1-147pm, Stern ChapelShavuot Tikkun Leil Rabbi Debra RobbinsRabbi Myrian Klotz

Sunday, May 2010:30am, Stern ChapelShavuot Festival Service with YizkorRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenCantor Leslie Niren

NasoNumbers 4:21-7:89

Friday, May 256:15pm, Stern ChapelRabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenRabbi David SternCantor Leslie Niren

Saturday, May 2610:30am, Stern ChapelRabbi Debra RobbinsRandy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist

4:30pm, Stern ChapelRabbi David SternCantor Leslie NirenBat Mitzvah: Ella Frydman

Adult B’nai Mitzvah Information Session

Becoming a bar or bat mitzvah as an adult is a rewarding and life-changing experience. Learn more about how you can take charge of your adult learning and Jewish growth.

Thursday, May 3 | 7pm | Room 134

Register: participate.tedallas.org/bnaimitzvahinfosessionContact: Rachel Tucker, [email protected]

Soul Singing

A Meditative Experience Led by Cantors Vicky Glikin and Leslie NirenMay 22, 7:30-8:30pm, Stern Chapel

Explore your connection to God through music, breath, meditation and community. Leave with an enriched soul and an expanded heart.

RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/soulsinging

TORAH and TALMUDChever TorahShabbat mornings9am | Linz Hall Temple clergy, Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman and lay leaders

Talmud with Rabbi David SternMay 2, 9, 23, 30 | 7:30-8:30am | Linz HallStart your Wednesdays in this learning session focused on the Talmud and its relevance today.

Talmud on Sunday MorningsMay 6 | 10am-12pm | Room 131This lay-led study group explores the tractate Sanhedrin. Contact: Mel Klein, [email protected], 214.394.1817

Torah from the BeginningMay 6 | 10-11:30am | Room 130This participatory, interactive class focuses on the Torah and its relevance in our lives. No prior knowledge or preparation is necessary. Contact: Michael Selz, [email protected]


SHOP: MAY 4ECEC Shuk

8:30am-1pm, ECEC EntranceWho doesn’t love an excuse to shop? The Early Childhood Education Center holds its Israeli-style market featuring local honey, artisan wares, farm fresh produce, baked goods from Empire Bakery, merchandise from Judaic Treasures, and more.

READ: MAY 5Nurture your love of reading and Israel with the monthly Israel Book Club sponsored by Brotherhood and led by Robert Epstein. “Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel’s Deadly Response,” by Aaron J. Klein (Archives, following the Shabbat morning service)

DIG IT: MAY 6Temple will be participating in the Israel Independence Day community celebration at the Aaron Family JCC, 12-4pm. We will be sponsoring the archaeological dig, so come and hunt for us! The event also features a petting zoo, bounce house, gaga pit, Israeli dancing and a special ISRAEL@70 exhibit.

SING! MAY 6Temple Cantors Vicky Glikin and Leslie Niren will lend their beautiful voices to those of other area cantors and congregational choirs at the Annual DFW Cantorial Concert, “A Celebration of the 70th Birthday of Israel.”

7pm, Kaplan AuditoriumShearith Israel, 9401 Douglas Ave.

Tickets: $12 in advance, $15 at the door; seniors and students $10, $12 at the door.

Online: shearith.orgContact: Sandi Burt, [email protected]

ISRAEL@70 Time for Cake and Candles!Israel is celebrating a big birthday this year—70 well lived years. Whether your celebrations started on the Hebrew date in April or if you are extending the celebration through May, one thing’s for sure, there’s no shortage of ways to acknowledge this milestone. Be sure to don some blue and white and sing “Hatikvah” in the shower. Better yet, take a trip, watch a movie, eat some hummus. Happiest of days to you, Israel.


POWER UP: MAY 15Breakfast with Tali Tzour Avner, Chief Israel Emissary, Jewish National Fund

8-9:30am, Pollman Hall Presented by Jewish National Fund, Temple Emanu-El and Women of Reform Judaism

Register: participate.tedallas.org/womens-israel-event-may-2018

Celebrate Israel’s 70th by learning about the powerful women who helped build Israel. Tali Tzour Avner, an executive with JNF, will share her family’s inspiring Zionist story. Contact: Jane Larkin, [email protected]

DISCUSS: MAY 16Is There Hope for a Two-State Solution?A Conversation with Jeremy Ben-Ami and Ilan Goldenberg

7:30pm, Stern ChapelPresented by Temple Emanu-El and J Street

Register: participate.tedallas.org/israelprogram

Don’t miss the insights of Jeremy Ben-Ami, President of J Street, and Ilan Goldenberg, Senior Fellow and Director of the Middle East Security program at the Center for a New American Security, as they discuss national security both for Israel and the U.S. Moderated by Lee Cullum

JOURNEY OF A LIFETIMEDec. 22-Jan. 2

Travel to Israel with your Temple community. Limited spaces are still available! Led by Rabbis Amy Ross and Daniel Utley.

Itinerary arzaworld.com, Temple-Emanu-El-of-Dallas-2018

Contact and register Karen Hoffman, [email protected]

HEAR OUR

From weddings to b’nai mitzvah ceremonies to falling in love with the land, congregants share their stories on the magic and wonder of Israel.

tedallas.org/community/israel


CONTRIBUTIONS

GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE Tr ibu te s fo r Sus ta in ing Temple

Our CongregationDora Aronson Helping Hands FundDistributions by Rabbi David Stern to individuals in need of financial assistance, particularly in dire situations Memory of Ceil (Cecile) EchtBy Dorothy & Lew WeinsteinBirthday of Bootsie GoldenBy Lynn & Bob Behrendt

Clergy Good Works FundDistributions to charitable organizations, individuals in need or community causes by Temple’s clergyMemory of Ellene BreininBy Dot HellerMemory of Martin P. BrownBy Marcie & Michael BrownMemory of Gilbert BrunemanBy Carol DochenBy Dot HellerBy Rosie StrombergMemory of Robert Leon CohnBy Michael LevyMemory of Ron FiedelmanBy Syl BenensonBy Marilyn FiedelmanBy Ruthanne & Ronald FieldBy Nao & Barry Hirschfeld, Jr.By Elena & Hayden HirschfeldBy Arlene & Barry HirschfeldBy Diane SiegelBy Amy & David LeiferBy Jim & Carla StraussBy David & Harrianne

WallensteinMemory of Edith FleitmanBy Marla H. Bane & Michael

BensonMemory of Abner GladstoneBy Family of Abner GladstoneMemory of Daniel S. GreifBy Ira & Linda BernsteinMemory of Robert KramerBy Ira & Linda BernsteinBy Dot HellerBy Fred ShapiroMemory of Marvin LabovitzBy Joan & Jerome SkibellMemory of Sylvia B. MandelBy Judy & Don Cohn

Memory of Earl MorchowerBy Diane SiegelBy Amy & David LeiferMemory of Regina PerkinsBy Jan & Tom TimmonsMemory of Judy RomeBy Richard RomeMemory of Kenneth SchillerBy Betty ChaikenBy Jan & Tom TimmonsMemory of Sarah SturmanBy Milton SturmanMemory of Eleanor TrachtenbergBy Rosie StrombergMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Ruth AndresBy Marcia GrossfeldBy Dot HellerBy Bette & Gary MorchowerBy Ellen & Lee SalzbergerBy Rosie StrombergBy Jan & Tom TimmonsMemory of David WhitingBy Dot HellerBy Julie & Michael LowenbergMemory of Harry ZopolskyBy The Zopolsky & Gabriele

FamiliesAnniversary of Ellen & Lee SalzbergerBy Joan & Paul SalzbergerBirthday of Gerald StrugBy Lynn & Bob BehrendtContribution By Jack KastenContribution By Ellen Lasser & Tommy KayeHonor of Rabbi Debra RobbinsBy Debra & Barry RothschildBirth of Gavin Lark SteinbergBy Judy & Robb Steinberg

Anne and Sam Kesner Caring Congregation FundAssistance for Temple members through all phases of life including hospitalization, elder care, military service, mental health challenges and griefMemory of Rae AdamsBy Natalie PotterMemory of Gilbert BrunemanBy Susan & Kenneth Chazanow

Memory of Ida FeldmanBy Paula & Norm FeldmanMemory of Ron FiedelmanBy Jerome & Joan SkibellMemory of Lawrence FineBy Kathy FineMemory of Irving GoidlBy Adrian GoldbergMemory of Evelyn GoldsteinBy Barbara MillerMemory of Jack MillerBy Roslyn PolakoffMemory of Frances Michaelson OkonBy Susan & Kenneth ChazanowMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Nina Cortell & Bob FineBy Jean & Bob WeinfeldAppreciation of Peggy PapertBy Ann Rosenzweig &

Linda SheffAppreciation of Barbara SolomonBy Ann Rosenzweig &

Linda Sheff

WRJ/Sisterhood of Temple Emanu-ElSupport of Women of Reform JudaismMemory of Rae AdamsBy Miriam CohenBy Rachel NewburnBy Laurie ShwiffBy Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppBirthday of Marla BaneBy Barbara StoneAppreciation of Meaders OzarowBy Celia Saunders & WRJ

Our Temple and CemeteryRose Marion and Lee H. Berg Building FundUpkeep and maintenance of our historic buildingMemory of Rae AdamsBy Blanche WeinbergerMemory of Gilbert BrunemanBy Barbara & Donald Zale

Memory of Ron FiedelmanBy Sharon RosenBy Connie RudickMemory of Robert KramerBy Dawn & Todd AaronBy Sally & Robert RosenBy Barbara & Donald ZaleMemory of Yetta LevinBy Richard LevinMemory of Annie MargulesBy Stanley DaytonMemory of Sondie RosenthalBy Rita MorganMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Sharon & Ken GoldbergBy Joy & Ronald MankoffBy Bobbi & Richard MassmanContribution By Estelle SaplickiSpeedy Recovery of Helaine RayBy Blanche Weinberger

Temple Emanu-El Cemetery Endowment FundDistribution from the Temple’s foundation supporting the maintenance and improvement of the cemetery groundsMemory of Robert KramerBy Lois WolfMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Jack & Louise Bell By Sam & Paulette Bell WoodfinBy Aaron & Catherine Bell

WoodfinBy Jim Parrish

Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Memorial Cemetery FundBeautification and improvements of the Temple Emanu-El CemeteryMemory of Brother of Pearl ChaitBy Joan & Malcolm ShwartsMemory of Lester P. LorchBy Betty & Jay Lorch


CONTRIBUTIONS

Rabbi Gerald J. Klein Garden FundMaintenance of the Klein GardenMemory of Jeanne IsaacsonBy Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of BJ StoneBy Joyce & Alan Goldberg

Alex F. Weisberg Library FundPurchases of Judaic books, publications and entertainment mediaMemory of Salomon LevyBy Carol LevyMemory of Edith H. LevyBy Carol LevyMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Arlene Leibs

Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman Building Endowment FundSupport for maintenance of Temple’s buildingAppreciation of Sheldon ZimmermanBy Miriam CohenSpeedy Recovery of Barbara RabinBy Dot Heller

GeneralTemple Emanu-El General FundSupport of Temple’s general programs and eventsMemory of Ron FiedelmanBy Sheila & Richard LererBy Barbara & Gene SangerMemory of Jeanne IsaacsonBy Sheila & Richard LererMemory of Robert KramerBy Sheila & Richard Lerer By Josh LererBy Kevin LererMemory of Libby LippBy Gaylyn & Howard LippMemory of Harold LippBy Gaylyn & Howard LippMemory of Sarah SturmanBy Charlotte WebbermanMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Sheila & Richard LererBy Josh LererBy Kevin LererBy Frada & Alan SandlerBirthday of Rick RosenbergBy Ettie & Melvin Weinberg

Temple Emanu-El Endowment FundDistribution from the Temple’s foundation supporting Temple’s supportMemory of Robert KramerBy Suzi & Jack GreenmanBy Bobbi & Richard Massman

Memory of Charles SugermanBy Lindsay, Jeff & Brett SteinbergMemory of Sol WoloshinBy Randi & Mike Smerud

Music and PrayerMusic FundEnhancement of Temple music programsBar Mitzvah of Adam Leybovich-GlikinBy Sam & Hank UtayAppreciation of Bootsie GoldenBy Joan LoebHonor of Carol Brin & the 65th Anniversary of the ChoirBy Hannah & Carl BerenBy Nancy Peiser KriegerMemory of Eleanor TrachtenbergBy Gail & Don RoacheBy Jan & Tom TimmonsMemory of Julian BanksBy Irene JacobsMemory of Ron FiedelmanBy Marsha LevineHonor of Marriage Samantha & Jamie AschBy Sam UtayMemory of Eleanor TrachtenbergBy Sarah Yarrin & Jack Repp Aline C. Rutland Prayer Book FundPurchases of prayer books Memory of Ron FiedelmanBy Lottye & Bobby LyleMemory of Fanny GraffBy Lottye & Bobby Lyle

Adult Programs Katherine F. Baum Adult Education FundSupport for adult education programsMemory of Gilbert BrunemanBy Lori & Bret GerardMemory of Michael CherryBy Kesselman Family

Rabbi Levi A. Olan Lecture FundSupport of the Rabbi Levi A. Olan LecturesBirthday of Morton PragerBy Max Edward & Marilyn

Tonkon

Social JusticeHunger Relief ProjectsCollection of funds for hunger relief throughout the year, especially during High Holy Days and PassoverMemory of Jeanette AbramsBy Miriam VernonMemory of Ellene BreininBy Syl BenensonMemory of Rosaline GoldsteinBy Ellen & H. M. SidweberMemory of Mae GuckenheimerBy Miriam VernonMemory of Max KaplanBy Fran & Jeffrey ToubinMemory of Hyman LevineBy Harriet LevineMemory of Anabel SolomonBy Harriet LevineMemory of BJ StoneBy Debra & Barry RothschildAppreciation of Elise MikusBy Ettie & Melvin WeinbergAppreciation of Sue WeinerBy Ettie & Melvin Weinberg

The Jill Stone Tikkun Olam FundSupport of Temple’s social justice programs including initiatives, advocacy, projects and lecturesMemory of Helaine SlakmanBy Becky & Norman SlakmanMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Beverly Levy

Priscilla R. Stern Memorial Literacy FundSupport of literacy projects in the general and Jewish communitiesMemory of Leslie BelaireBy Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of Adele FeinBy Ellen JackofskyMemory of Marian M. GoldbergBy Julie & Michael Lowenberg

Memory of Kayce GoldbergBy Judith RoffmanMemory of Robert KramerBy Sarah Yarrin & Jack ReppMemory of Jean Nussbaum SchwartzBy Cindy & Armond SchwartzMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy OriAnn & Judson PhillipsBy Suellen & A. J. RosmarinBy Micall & Darryn Sandler,

Aly & Brandon Phillips, Claire & Kace Phillips

By Cindy & Armond SchwartzAppreciation of Rabbi David SternBy Cindy & Armond Schwartz

Social Justice Fund for Youth Education Support of worthwhile educational causes for youth in needMemory of Jeanne IsaacsonBy Joyce & Joe RosenfieldMemory of Shaoul IsraelBy Nancy & Solomon IsraelMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Debbie & Marc Andres

Youth and Early Childhood EducationEarly Childhood Education Center (ECEC) FundSupport of ECEC programsMemory of Farra J. BloomBy Jacque & Freddy RobertsMemory of Gilbert BrunemanBy Lynn & Jay StaubMemory of Mike GruberBy Jackie & Steve WaldmanMemory of Robert KramerBy Jackie & Steve WaldmanMemory of Raymond LumryBy Lynn & Jay StaubMemory of Kenneth SchillerBy Lynn & Jay StaubMemory of Charles SchlangBy Dana & Gail LawrenceMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Judy & Gerald SchneiderMemory of Andrew WindmanBy Lori & Bret GerardAppreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog CohenBy Joyce & Les NortonAppreciation of Cantor Leslie NirenBy Joyce & Les Norton


CONTRIBUTIONS, PRAYER AND COMMUNITY

FAMILYFRIDAYSA COOL WAY TO START YOUR SHABBAT!

Folio Light

A rockin’ service for families with K-2nd grade children and their siblings! Expect great music, dinner, and social justice projects!

Register: participate.org/sababamay18

Friday, May 116pm | Pollman Hall

HOSTSRikki and Jeffrey Bassman

Allison and Jarrod Bassman

A service for families in 3-6 grades (and siblings too!), followed by schmoozing, dinner and activities.

RSVP: participate.tedallas.org/3-6shabbatmay

Appreciation of Rabbi Daniel UtleyBy Joyce & Les NortonBirthday of Gerald StrugBy Judy & Gerald SchneiderSpeedy Recovery of Francine StiffelBy Jackie & Steve Waldman

Gina Rosenfield Levy Greene Family Camp Scholarship FundFinancial assistance to families for Greene Family CampMemory of Jeanne IsaacsonBy Elaine BetcherMemory of Sara PlotkinBy Allen & Diane PlotkinBar Mitzvah of Samuel LarkinBy Sam & Hank Utay

Martin and Charlotte Weiss Religious School FundScholarships for YL+E fees, books and additional expensesMemory of Idarene GlickBy Olga & Robert StraussContribution By Estelle Saplicki

Youth Scholarship FundFinancial assistance to families for participation in youth programsMemory of Donald ShafferBy Gail NusinowMemory of Andrew UnterbergBy Kim & Jeff ChapmanBy Gail NusinowConversion of Julianna BriscoeBy Robin Kosberg & Mark Washofsky

K-2 SHABBATFriday, May 18

6pm | Pollman Hall

FRIDAY, MAY 4 Union Prayer Book Service6:15pm, Olan Sanctuary, followed by a seated dinner in Tobian Auditorium. This will be the only congregational service this evening.

Cost: $25 for adults, $15 for kids and free for honorees who will receive an invitation by mail

RSVP online: participate.tedallas.org/50pluscelebration

RSVP by phone: Lauren Kahn 214.706.0000, ext. 146

Temple will honor those married for 50+years

and those who have been members for 50+years

Monday, June 42pm | Ackerman Conference Room

“The Bridge Ladies,” by Betsy LernerContact: Becky Slakman, [email protected]

TEMPLEBOOKCLUB


YOUTH

Addison Baum

Noah Scott Franklin

Liam Gilligan

Francis Oliver Henry

Jack Edward Herz

Morgan Elizabeth Hurst

Sophia Rose Hurst

Max Karp

Megan Claire Kerstine

Sophie Eva Kim

Maya Dylan Lewins

Haley Nicole Lieberman

William Morgan Lockhart

Olivia Louise Metz

Eve Lauren Miller

Alexis Sophia Rabin

Emma Sage Roseman

Will Steinhart

Adam Gabriel Tobin

Blaire Madison Wartell

Carson Wasserman

CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 5778 | 2018

CONFIRMATION SERVICESaturday, May 12, 2018 | 27 Iyar 5778

7pm | Stern Chapel

MAZEL TOVTO OUR

CONFIRMANDS

Friday, May 46pm | Pollman Hall

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

tedallas.org/prayer/tot-shabbat

to our Graduating Seniors!

Congratulations

Blessed shall you be in your comings and blessed shall you be in your goings.

Deuteronomy 28:6

Baruch atah b’voecha uvaruch atah b’tzetecha

Mazel Tov! From your Temple Emanu-El Family


PEOPLE

The Well, Temple’s group for caregivers and program for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, has a successful second session.

Rachel Swerdlow and Amy Rutstein at WRJ’s Rest and Refresh

First graders in Y L + E learn from Moses during Passover.

Community Movers Eleanor Patel, Ruthie Grossman, Eva Newberger and Zac London help deliver pet food. Learning about irrigation in Israel at YL+E

Brotherhood stirs the pot at the Kosher Chili Cook-off.

WRJ welcomes first vice presidents Rachel Newburn and Jennifer Hoffman.

MAHNISHMAH

What’s Up?

Living and LearningWe saw, we helped, we conquered Spring. Temple spiced up the Kosher Chili Cook-Off, wandered the “desert” with Moses,

conducted a pet project, crushed some grownup arts and crafts

and kept on caring.

Yoga Sh’ma Group symbolically depicts the high priest Aaron’s breastplate using crystals and semiprecious stones.


MUSIC AROUND EMANU-EL AND CINEMA EMANU-EL

SAVE THE DATE

CINEMA EMANU-EL 2018Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31

7pm | Tobian AuditoriumRSVP: participate.tedallas.org/cinema

$50 reserved seat for series $18 season pass for four-film series $ 5 individual film

July 10 MaktubJuly 17 Joe’s Violin & Dreaming

of a Jewish ChristmasJuly 24 Forever PureJuly 31 Remembrance

Spielberg | August 7 | 7pm | Tobian AuditoriumNo charge; RSVPs requested participate.tedallas.org/cinema

SAVE THE DATEAmerican Conference of Cantors and Guild of Temple Musicianscome to Temple!

Tuesday, June 26 | 7pm | Stern Chapel

Love to hear our cantors sing? Imagine their voices being joined by those of 150 cantors from across the country, plus those of the adult choirs of Temple Emanu-El and Temple Shalom. You can be a part of it all when the cantors and choirs come together in an unforgettable concert featuring music in a variety of styles.

Purchase Tickets: participate.tedallas.org/ACCconcert

$100 Reserved Benefactor$36 Preferred Admission$18 General Admission$10 Student Admission

STORIES OFTHE HEART

CONCERT

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Zachor y’mot olam, binu sh’not dor-vadorShal avicha v’yagedcha, z’kenecha v’yomru lach.

Remember the days of old, Consider the years of Ages Past; Ask Your father, he will inform you, Your elders, they will tell you

(Deuteronomy 32:7)This month dawns on the 31st day of the omer, the period between Passover and Shavuot, through which we journey from leaving Egypt to accepting the Torah. We exit one storyline and step into another very big one. As the above passage from Deuteronomy suggests and as we just practiced at our Passover seders, we are commanded to be relentless about storytelling.

We at Temple are constantly thinking about our congregation’s many stories, both big and little. Individual stories define the whole, and we’re pretty excited about Temple’s evolving story. That’s why you’ll see a new emphasis on storytelling, both in our programming and our messaging.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks describes the Jewish DNA of storytelling this way on his website: The great questions—“Who are we, why are we here, what is our task?”—are best answered by telling a story...This is fundamental to understanding why Torah is the kind of book it is: not a theological treatise or a metaphysical system but a series of interlinked stories extended over time, from Abraham and Sarah’s journey from Mesopotamia to Moses’ and the Israelites’ wanderings in the desert. Judaism is less about truth as system than about truth as story. And we are part of that story. That is what it is to be a Jew.”

As we conclude the counting of the Omer on Shavuot by learning and praying with Rabbi Myriam Klotz, think about your own story. How do you feel connected—to Torah, to Temple and to the Jewish people? We’d love to hear about it!

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