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A Mission to Israel
I f not now when? Celebrating lifecycle events is a long standing Jewish tradition. We have specific practices acknowledging births, reaching the age of maturity, joining people together and death.
Acknowledging a milestone birthday has become a common tradition in our society. We celebrate the
bar mitzvah at 13, driver’s license at 16, 21 is a big celebration for some. Hitting the half century mark, I was fortunate to take a milestone trip to Israel in 2015. As this was to be my first trip to Israel, I chose to travel with Temple Solel. Traveling solo is something that I have always enjoyed but this time I elected to join my community on this adventure. From the first meetings discussing the logistics of the trip and the sites we were going to visit, my enthusiasm continued to grow. At each meeting our group formed a tighter bond as we planned and reviewed the details of our trip.
Arriving in Israel for the first time is very impactful, hitting all five senses at once and this impact continued throughout my entire trip. The experience of walking the streets of Jerusalem knowing the history alone can be overwhelming, even more so coupled with head turning views at every corner with people from all over the world coming to witness the confluence of the great religions of the world. It was on Ben Yehuda Street at Rabbi Linder’s favorite Kippah Man shop that I was asked why it took me so long to come to Israel and in the same breath, asking when I would be returning. The physical manifestations that you experience when taking in the Kotel for the first time are intensified with the hustle and bustle of prayer, magnified by historical significance of the surroundings. Shabbat services were a highlight as we were assigned to have Shabbat dinner with synagogue members and their families, incredible food
and hospitality. A family bar mitzvah was held at the HUC Jerusalem campus on Saturday morning. A beautiful havdalah service capped our time in Jerusalem. Our visit to the Dead Sea was quite the event as we covered each other with the mineral rich mud and floated in the salt rich sea at a great spa. The beauty of Israel continued to amaze as we traveled along the Kinneret, I wanted to ask the coach to pull over and find a camping site for the night amongst the pines. With Kfar Blum as our base we traveled to the Golan and drove the abandoned battlefields—we actually heard bombs going off in the distance as we stood in safety (thank you IDF) close to the Syrian border.
An immersion in the century old mikvah at Safed was a refreshing experience literally and spiritually. Stopping briefly in Haifa to take in theBahá’í Gardens we continued on to Tel Aviv and beautiful beaches, the history of the founding of Israel at the Tel Aviv Art Museum and tour of the Ayalon Institute. Shabbat service was held on the Tel Aviv boardwalk with an
impromptu Hebrew naming ceremony. On our final day in Israel we had morning Shabbat Services overlooking the Mediterranean Sea with Rae Rader reading from a beautiful Sephardic Torah. Following services I was fortunate to catch up with friends from Phoenix who made Aliyah just a few years ago and discuss their transition. Close bonds were formed as we experienced the beauty and spirit of Israel together. Traveling with Rabbi Linder and Nancy was an incredible experience as they made every member of our travel group feel extra special. I highly recommend this experience to everyone. If not now, when?
Peter Pishko
Executive Director
You Are Cordially Invited to Attend the TEMPLE SOLEL ANNUAL MEETING
THURSDAY, MAY 11, 2017 AT 6:00 PM / APPETIZERS IN LOBBY AT 5:30 PM
Come and hear updates about the congregation, vote to approve the annual budget and vote to elect the new Board slate. Each member of Temple Solel is encouraged to attend this important session. We want your participation and your vote is important, so come and be heard!
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 2 Service Schedule
Friday, May 5, 2017 Tot Shabbat and Dinner 5:30 pm Shabbat Service 6:15 pm An oneg will precede the service at 5:30 pm. Anniversaries will be announced.
Saturday, May 6, 2017 Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:30 am During the service Noa Apple will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah.
Friday, May 12, 2017 Confirmation and Teen Scene Shabbat Service 6:15 pm An oneg will precede the service at 5:30 pm.
Saturday, May 13, 2017 Torah Study 9:00 am Shabbat Morning Service 10:30 am During the service Arielle Nelson will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah.
Friday, May 19, 2017 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm An oneg will precede the service at 5:30 pm.During the service we will thank our volunteers, install our new board members, and send off those attending college, summer camp, and Israel programs.
Saturday, May 20, 2017 Torah Study 9:00 am
Friday, May 26, 2017 Shabbat Service 6:15 pm An oneg will precede the service at 5:30 pm.
Saturday, May 27, 2017 Torah Study 9:00 am
Wednesday, May 31, 2017 Shavuot Festival Morning Service and Yizkor at Congregation Beth Israel (CBI) 9:30 am Please note that Temple Solel will be closed on this day in observance.
Noa Lauren Apple, daughter of Shawna and Brian Apple, will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 10:30 am. Noa attends Explorer Middle School and loves to play tennis. She also enjoys art, music, and baking. For her mitzvah project, Noa raised money to support Jewish National Fund (JNF).
Arielle Joy Nelson, daughter of Ilene and Dan Nelson, will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10:30 am. Arielle attends Sonoran Trails Middle School and
enjoys archery, acting, singing, dancing, writing, and devoting time and energy to the welfare, care, and concerns of animals. For her mitzvah project, Arielle supported and volunteered with the PACC911, Phoenix Animal Care Coalition, with their efforts to educate and influence people about responsible pet care and the humane treatment of animals.
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MAY ANNIVERSARIES Andy and Ann Abraham ....................... 34 yrs Dave and Barb Adelson ........................ 24 yrs Joshua and Maxine Becker .................. 14 yrs Bill and Mindy Brandt .......................... 39 yrs Scott Brenner and Stephanie Viviano .. 16 yrs Steven and Shari Cohen ....................... 41 yrs Cliff and Robin Cutler ........................... 34 yrs Harley and Doreen Feldberg ................ 27 yrs Justin and Gayle Field .......................... 16 yrs Rich and Michelle Fillman .................... 33 yrs Allan and Katherine Flader .................. 16 yrs Herb and Judith Gold ........................... 33 yrs Derrick and Amy Hall ........................... 25 yrs Dick and Sandi Harte ............................ 22 yrs Jeremy and Angela Kisner .................... 14 yrs Jonathan Koppell and Jennifer Steen ... 16 yrs Mark and Tamara Lieberman................. 8 yrs John and Nancy Linder ......................... 32 yrs Gary and Julie Linhart .......................... 17 yrs
Brian and Jaimee Marks ...................... 17 yrs Brent McKesson and Nina Tobias .......... 8 yrs Adam Nach and Beth Jo Zeitzer .......... 30 yrs Joel Nomkin and Betsy Grey ................ 30 yrs Leo and Amy Rosales ........................... 10 yrs Jim and Norma Rubin .......................... 52 yrs Rubin and Elaine Sabin ........................ 42 yrs Jerry and Farol Sax .............................. 48 yrs Derek and Jaime Seidensticker............ 12 yrs Scott and Susan Spier .......................... 21 yrs Mark and Marcey Strick ...................... 22 yrs Charles and Jane Vogel........................ 38 yrs Howard and Bessieanne Weinstein ....... 6 yrs Jimmy and Miriam Weisman ............... 39 yrs Paul and Karen Whitney ...................... 22 yrs Thierry and Robin Zerbib ..................... 32 yrs Mike and Ellie Ziegler .......................... 32 yrs Norman and Susan Zitomer ................ 30 yrs
A s I write this, we are still in the midst of Passover. Looking ahead in the Jewish calendar, I noticed that there is a Pesach Sheni, a second Passover, that happens during the month of May. As I dug a little further into why this would be the case, I found that our
tradition builds the opportunity for second chances right into the framework of our religion. Apparently, a year after the Exodus on the 14th of Nisan, the Israelites were commanded to bring the Passover offering just as they had done the previous year. There were some among the group who were unable to complete this commandment due to circumstances such as becoming ritually impure by coming into contact with a dead body.
Rather than miss out on this opportunity, these individuals approached Moses and Aaron and asked for a second chance, a chance to redeem themselves. In response, Pesach Sheni was created on the 14th of Iyar (the following month). According to our sages, this means that through the process of teshuvah (returning) it is never too late for one to complete one’s responsibilities and that we are never ‘lost cases’ in the Jewish community.
This year, Pesach Sheni takes place on May 10. We get another chance to eat matzah and to reflect on how fortunate we are to be part of such a wonderful tradition.
In Song,
Todd Herzog Cantorial Soloist
Second Chances
BIRTHS Savannah Lee Reidy – daughter of Jenna and Sam Reidy Scarlett Lyla Washburn – daughter of Natanya and
Michael Washburn
To all our Yiddish friends and supporters of the Yiddish Club
here at Temple Solel, please note that there will be NO MEETING IN MAY. We will resume our monthly meetings in October. We hope to see you then as we explore and share all things Yiddish. Until then, Zay Gezunt!
The Al Feldman Y i d d i s h Club
So Your Child Turns 11 This Month?
Stop by the temple office and fill out a Temple Solel Bar/Bat
Mitzvah Date Request Form to get the process started. Fillable PDF forms are also available for
download on our website: templesolel.org/forms.
Temple Solel & The Solel Preschool will be closed
Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 4 Yom Ha'Atzma'ut: Bringing a Love of Israel to our Students!
Blooms with
ample sunlight and water.
Y om Ha’Atzma’ut, Israel Independence Day (also known as Israel’s birthday in the preschool world) is May 2. This is one of our favorite days at The Solel Preschool! This year we are bringing the holiday to life for our
students with a week of joyous celebration and activity. Our goal is to build a connection to Israel for our students and help them to learn about the country and experience a taste of Israeli life here at Solel.
We will start our week with boarding an imaginary flight to Israel, complete with an in-flight movie and snack. We will go through Passport Authority and get stamps in our passports. When we land, we will hear HaTikvah, Israel’s National Anthem.
Upcoming Dates to Remember: May 1-5: Yom Ha’Atzma’ut Celebrations at The Solel
Preschool May 5: Tot Shabbat & Dinner with Special Guest, Billy
Jonas (Twos Performance) 5:30 pm May 10: Volunteer Breakfast 9:15 am May 18: Pre-K Aliyah (Graduation) & Dinner 5:30 pm May 19: Last Day of School 12:00 pm Closure May 30: Camp Begins!
Throughout the week, we will visit different sights in Israel... We will visit a Kotel (Western Wall) made by our Pre-K students and place notes in the wall. We will also create a beautiful Hamsa art project to take home. We will visit the Dead Sea to play in the salt water and rub mud from the dead sea on our arms and legs. We will taste pita, hummus, Israeli salad, and fresh orange juice. We will do army exercises just like the IDF soldiers and learn some joyful Israeli dances. We will end our week with a parade through the synagogue, waving Israeli flags and singing Israeli songs.
Happy Birthday, Israel! We love you!
Leslie Scheck Director of Early Childhood Education
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 5 Message from Our Director of Education
T he partnerships between the lay leadership and the professional staff is a very important relationship in the congregation. For me as the Director of Education, it is based on trust, friendship and lots of laughter. We have to have each other’s backs
and build a strong foundation. We must keep the needs of every congregant at the forefront of what we do, and have the best interest of the congregation always in our hearts and minds.
From the very first interaction I had with Bettina Chow, it has been perfect. A relationship based on mutual respect, a passion of Judaism, admiration and a love of the Northwestern Wildcats. There is an inherent understanding that the goals in temple life must be the same for lay leaders and professional staff; we just come at it from different angles. As Bettina moves forward with her roles on the board of trustees, I have grown to respect and admire the work of Lauren Brown who has been named the new Chair of the Education Committee.
Lauren Brown is the New Way Academy’s Director of Support Services and is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Lauren received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Rutgers University and her Master’s degree in Education from Teacher’s College, Columbia University. She has worked as a School Psychologist in both Arizona and New York and has worked in a public
school’s alternative education program, a therapeutic support program, and in the private day school of a residential treatment center. Lauren trains graduate students, educators and individuals in the education and behavioral health fields in topics including positive behavioral interventions and supports, teaching students with emotional disabilities, and suicide prevention and assessment.
Lauren brings her expertise to our community and I am blessed to share a passion for music, education and a love of children that makes the ease of our conversations and our deep commitment to all the families at Temple Solel our number one priority.
It is always exhilarating to have partners to work closely with that share a passion and love for temple life. I have already been so fortunate to have so many lay leaders that share a commitment to the health and well-being of the congregation. If you are ever in need and want to reach out to Lauren, please do not hesitate. We all want to make improvements and work together to make positive changes in our community. Each of our lay leaders spend their time and expertise to make Temple Solel the very best that it can be and we all are the beneficiaries of that.
May all our leaders go from strength to strength!
Alissa Zuchman Director of Education
Adult Learning Opportunities in May: May 3: Downtown Study Group with Alissa Zuchman
12:00-1:00 pm May 11: Solel Lunch Club with Alissa Zuchman
12:00-1:00 pm May 25: Sisters of Solel Rosh Chodesh
“When Jews Were Funny” Movie Night 6:30 pm
Raker Religious School Important Dates: May 3: Raker Religious School—Last Wednesday May 7: Raker Religious School—Last Sunday May 7: Teacher and Madrichim Appreciation Brunch
8:15 am May 7: End-of-the-year Party for Raker RS students
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 6 The Confirmation Class of 2017
cordially invites the Congregation to celebrate with them on the occasion of their Confirmation.
Friday, May 12, 2017 at 6:15 pm / Oneg at 5:30 pm
Sam Banen Rachel Lawful Lauren Cashdan Rachel McMullin Sabrina Hirshorn Harris Rubin Sam Hopkins
Knitting for a Purpose Wednesday, May 10, 1:00-3:00 pm
Spring has sprung and most of the snow birds have left but the knitters are still going strong. How about joining us with your crochet hooks or knitting needles on Wednesday May 10, 2017 at Temple Solel between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm? We offer a cool place, friendship, refreshments, and you can do a Mitzvah. Questions? Contact Arlene Bonime 480.391.1645 or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE Israel Scouts are coming to Temple Solel!
Monday, June 19, 2017 at 7:00 pm
Plan to join us for this annual event. You won’t want to miss it!
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 7 The Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Class of 2017 cordially invites the Congregation to
celebrate with them as they become Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Friday, June 9, 2017 at 6:15 pm Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 10:30 am
Ava Adell
Sharon Cohen
Jeanine Korer
Sara Plotnick
Janet Robinson
Roger Robinson
Michael Schaffert
Audrey Sobel
Susan Beiner Ceramics Show Continues in Temple Lobby
Susan Beiner, a world renowned ceramicist, temple member since 2013 and a Joan R. Lincoln Endowed Professor in Ceramics at Arizona State University, gave an informal lecture about her work on Sunday, April 2. For those of you who missed it, this was one of the most captivating art discussions in the four years of ART SHOWCASE receptions. Her work is incredible as indicated by the presentation and the fact that her pieces are in museums around the country and abroad. And the passion and commitment to her work inspired all of us who heard her speak.
A few of her exquisite pieces continue on display in the window boxes in the temple lobby until May 31, 2017. A free portfolio brochure is available there. For additional information and possible purchase, please contact Susan at 951.805.4567 or [email protected]. Her website is: www.susanbeinerceramics.com.
“Magic Power” at Torah Study Last month, I compared Harry Potter to Hebrew wizardry. Since this is a fun topic, I decided to write more essays about it. So what exactly is a “wizard?” In “Magic of the Ordinary” (2003), Rabbi Gershon Winkler explains that a wizard is a person who facilitates supernatural events in daily life. Wizards use spells, charms, and rituals to address human needs, such as healing and protection.
Wizards perform those feats by channeling the power of God. Hebrew names for this power include Ruach Elohim (Divine Spirit), and Chai Ha-Olamim (Life Force of All Worlds). As Rabbi Winkler notes, “Good wizardry involves the channeling of supernal power to heal and to uplift, knowing that the Creator is the ultimate source of all those feats.”
God’s power is all around us, and anyone can use it. But training to be a wizard takes time. At Hogwarts, Harry spends several years learning magic, as well as developing his moral character—a requirement of legitimate wizardry. Likewise in Jewish tradition, magic and morality merge together in the holy path of teshuvah, tefillah, and tzedakah—Torah study, prayer, and good deeds. Such practices strengthen our character, and lift us up from mochin d’katnus (limited mind) to mochin d’gadlus (infinite mind), where all things are possible.
“Historically,” writes Rabbi Winkler, “Hebrew wizards were humble, pious individuals, knowledgeable in Jewish faith and observance. These wonder-working men and women dedicated their lives to helping their communities.” In short, the job of a wizard involves more than knowing spells; it also requires a willingness to assist people with everyday concerns. Such kindness is the “magic of the ordinary” that Winkler celebrates—the magic of living in the ordinary world while fulfilling our role as agents of love and peace.
Torah study meets every Saturday morning at 9:00 am in the library. Please come!
Matthew Kozinets
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 8 Interfaith Seder
Social Action Community-Co-chairs: Rae Rader and Lauren Brown
Our first annual Interfaith Seder, held on Sunday, April 9 at Temple Solel, was led by Rabbi Linder, Raker Religious School Director Alissa Zuchman and Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog. Pastor Ryan Hersch from Ascension Lutheran Church offered the Benediction and Deacon Jayne Baker, also from Ascension, offered the closing prayer. The Seder was attended by Temple Solel congregants, members of Ascension Lutheran Church, folks from several other churches and a mosque. Our Interfaith Haggadah, written by Alissa Zuchman, emphasized social justice themes with the four cups of wine representing modern plaques. The first cup, presented by Tara Ijai, represented Islamaphobia which Tara addressed with a discussion of her organization Love Glasses Revolution (www.loveglassesrevolution.com). As Tara says, you can’t see hate when you are wearing your Love Glasses.
Deacon Jayne Baker and Alissa Zuchman
The second cup of wine, presented by Karen Olsen, a member of Ascension Lutheran Church, represented Ascension’s program of feeding the homeless by creating care packages of snacks to keep in your car to hand out as needed.
The third cup of wine was presented by Alissa Zuchman who described how she repairs the world in her own way one Sunday per month by driving three children to see their mother who is in a detention facility in Eloy.
The fourth cup of wine was presented by Temple Solel’s Sam Banen who spoke about his experience with a homeless man in his neighborhood and how important it is to treat those in need in our community with respect and kindness.
Miriam’s Song with Rae Rader, Erin Scharff, Sandra Harris, and kids Pastor Ryan Hersch and his son, Butch
Tara Ijai and Rabbi Linder wearing Love Glasses Tara Ijai presenting the first cup of grape juice
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Another great school year at Raker Religious School is over...have a fun summer and see
you in August!
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Volunteer Recognition Volunteers are an essential part of Temple Solel. We would like to thank the following volunteers for their time, hard work and efforts:
Birthday calls Arlene Bonime Bubbe Brigade Storytime Readers Nana Judy Arth Mimi Shari Cohen Grandma Joanie Messinger Grammy Sheila Schwalb Nana Diana Turk Knitting for a Purpose Frieda Allweiss Rose Amendola Arlene Bonime Carol Brillman Cecile Kaufman
Jill Loebel Zora McClendon Norma Power Margie Rahilly Janet Robinson Judy Sirkis Beth Sennett Debbie Smith Joanne Thompson Adele Ware Nancy Weinstein Women’s Seder Allison Collins Andrea Eisen Yahrzeits Cynthia Marcus
Would you like to volunteer at some point in the future? We’d love to have you! Email Edie Bradt,
[email protected] and she’ll add you to the list.
Thank You! Boker Tov Bistro
Last One of the Season! Sunday, May 7, 2017 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Thank you for your patronage this year. We hope to see you again in August when the Raker Religious School year resumes.
Boker Tov Bistro Staff
Carol Brillman Susie Miller
Sam Banen Ryan Cutler Brian Grobmeier Jonah Hopkins Sam Hopkins Ben Siamon Lawrence Stern
Grab a coffee, mingle with friends, read a book, play mah jongg... and more!
All proceeds from the Boker Tov Bistro benefit the Raker Religious School Scholarship Fund to assist
students with tuition expenses. Any additional donations are appreciated.
JOIN US FOR THIS
SPECIAL SHABBAT!
Volunteer Shabbat Installation of Temple Solel Board
College/Summer Camp/Israel Program Send Off Friday, May 19, 2017, 6:15 pm
Join us as we honor and thank all of our wonderful volunteers for their time and participation this year, thank all of our Board members for their service to the congregation for the 2016-17 year and send off our college/summer camp/Israel program participants with a proper blessing and bon voyage! We will also install the new board members this evening. If you are attending college, please wear your college sweatshirt/t-shirt.
We Need to Know… Please inform the Temple Solel office when a family member or friend is in the hospital. Too often we find out about illnesses, crises and hospitalizations long after they occur. This is a missed opportunity for visits from our rabbis and calls from the Caring Community as well as other assistance offered by the temple. We need your help in order to offer ours.
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Social Action at Temple Solel Throughout the year various projects bring Temple Solel members together to help those in need and to build relationships. Some of our programs include the following:
Tzedakah—giving of resources Caring by Pairing Shoe Drive: Sharon Levine,
480.907.7960, [email protected] Haitian Women Micro Loan Program: Michelle Notrica,
602.510.2341, [email protected] Yom Kippur food drive: Sue Silvert, 480.756.2128,
[email protected] Spin a Little Love: Linda Ribnik, 480.399.4129,
G’milut Chasadim—acts of loving kindness Streetlight USA: Julie Knoller-Schwartz, 480.440.0574,
Relay for Life: Roger Robinson, 480.874.0057, [email protected] and Mal Lazinsk, 480.656.7870, [email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul: Bonnie Levitt, 480.971.7428. [email protected]
Mitzvah Day: Robert Siamon, 602.996.0117, [email protected]
Shinui Kivun—changing the status quo Valley Interfaith Project: Rae Rader, 602.494.6262,
[email protected] Abrahamic Collaboration to Welcome the Stranger:
Faith Boninger, 480.551.7097, [email protected]
The Ten Commandments: The Nexus Between Religion and Ethics Monday, May 8, 2017 7:00 pm at The New Shul Cost: $18 (Suggested Donation) Rabbi Yehuda Gilad
The Binding of Yishmael: Balancing our National Interests with our Humanistic Values Then and Now Tuesday, May 9, 2017 1:00 pm at Temple Chai Cost: $18 (Suggested Donation) Rabbi Yehuda Gilad
The Culture of Debate in Israel: Creating Tolerant Discourse Within the Orthodox Community Tuesday, May 9, 2017 7:00 pm at Congregation Beth Tefillah Cost: $18 (Suggested Donation) Rabbi Yehuda Gilad
Palestinians’ Internal Politics and Conflicts Tuesday, May 23, 2017 1:00 pm at Temple Solel Cost: $18 (Suggested Donation) Bassem Eid
How Does the BDS Movement Harass the Palestinian People? Tuesday, May 23, 2017 7:00 pm at Temple Chai Cost: $18 (Suggested Donation) Bassem Eid
Does What Happened on Mount Sinai Matter? A Special Shavuot Learning Event! Tuesday, May 30, 2017 7:00 pm at Temple Kol Ami Cost: $18 (Suggested Donation) Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
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Donations received after April 7, 2017 will be printed in the
next issue of the Pathfinder.
Rabbi Linder’s Discretionary Fund Happy 60th anniversary to Marc and
Tracy Schwimmer From Faith and David Boninger
In memory of Robert L. Hertzenberg From Richard Harte
From the Couples Friendship Chavurah Speedy recovery to Jeff Parker In memory of Mania Lichtenstein Speedy recovery of Len Balon
In gratitude of my rapid healing From Suzanne Serlin
In memory of Mania Lichtenstein From Jeanie and Alan Bernstein From Adena and Brad Astrowsky
In memory of Hope Silvestri From Ruth LeGrand
In memory of Herbert Simon From Len and Ellie Harris
In honor of Ellie Harris’s birthday From Len Harris and family
A donation was made by Daniel Shorr In memory of Joan Heller
From Paul and Micki Zatulove In honor of Michael Snitz and
Robert Meza From Harriet and Dick Gottlieb
In memory of Lucille Frenkel From Tom Frenkel and Family
Thank you Rabbi Linder From Judi and Steve Goode
From Vicki and Neil Motzkin In memory of Lucille Frenkel
In memory of Arthur Ehrenreich From Theresa Ehrenreich
A donation was made by Joan Lowell Thank you Rabbi Linder
From Angie Hacker In memory of Irving Lowell
From Joan Lowell
Cantorial Soloist’s Todd Herzog Discretionary Fund In honor of Tracy and Marc Schwimmer
From Vicki and Neil Motzkin Your music uplifts and soothes my soul
From Marcia Feinstein In honor of Jeanette Lafferty
From The Flood Family
Capital Fund Speedy recovery and long life to
Richard Harte From Sandi Harte
From Shirley Lipman In memory of Sol Friedman In memory of Anna Kieval In memory of William Lipman
In memory of Sam Hardin From Carol and Nancy Hardin
From Russell and Leonor Jurgenson In memory of Eve Noodlman In memory of Edward Simmons
From Raymond Sachs In memory of Judith Sachs In memory of Sidney Schultz
In memory of Max Hacker From Angie Hacker
From Bruce Berey In memory of Beverly Berey In memory of Leonard Berey
In memory of Sarah Cohen From Allen and Rita Cohen
Oneg Fund Sponsors In honor of the bat mitzvah of
Noa Apple From Brian and Shawna Apple
In honor of the bat mitzvah of Arielle Nelson
From Ilene and Dan Nelson In honor of the child naming of Jacob,
Benjamin and Adam Shorr From Daniel and Jennifer Shorr
Prayerbook Fund In memory of William Dubow
From Shirley Dubow
Social Action Fund From Ken and Barbara Love and
Jerry Weiner In memory of Naomi J. Weiner In memory of Howard R. Love
The Solel Preschool Scholarship Fund In memory of Shirley Wlody
From Sandy and Ginger Wlody
Temple Teen Tracks Fund Speedy recovery to Jim Rubin
From Marlene Tucker
General Fund In memory of Joan Kreisler
From Vicki and Neil Motzkin In memory of Harold Silvestri
From Ruth LeGrand In memory of Joan Heller
From Ken and Marian Fisher In memory of Fannie Binn
From Norman and Eleanor Krumholz In memory of Charlotte Chassin
From Barbara and Marvin Chassin From Florence Covinsky
In memory of Milton Hirsch In memory of Hannah Hirsch
In memory of Cyril Patchen From Joan Lowell
In memory of David Schaffert From Mike and Judy Schaffert
In memory of Charles Braunstein From Ruth Braunstein
From Judy Seplow In memory of Minita and Sabin Levenson In honor of Julie Schwartz’s recovery
In memory of Stanley Valadez From Leah Valadez
In memory of Michael Brillman From Carol Brillman
In memory of Sabin Levenson From Thomas and Charlotte Nelson
In memory of Bernice Gardner From Zorack Rabin
From Cynthia Marcus In memory of Abraham Macey In memory of Gertrude Marcus
In honor of Dick Lamden, thank you for your service as Interim Executive Director
From Rae and Frank Rader Thank you for welcoming us to your
wonderful congregation From Alan and Nancy Rooks
In memory of Rose Yedvarb From Elaine Gerber
From Jane Vogel In memory of Elizabeth Dees In memory of Robert Dees
In memory of Cheryl Lernor From Matt Lernor and Family
In memory of Jules Mink From Judy and Herb Gold
In memory of Jay Holtzman From Gloria Holtzman
In memory of Harry Lasky From Rita and Allen Cohen
Contributions We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Solel by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions.
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 13 Temple Solel Committees—Take a Look...Then Get Involved!
ART @ SOLEL COMMITTEE: The Art@Solel Committee oversees Temple Solel’s art collection and promotes art expression and appreciation among our congregants and beautification of our synagogue. The committee sponsors the Art Showcase which allows congregant artists to display their works in the North Hallway Gallery and to discuss their work during a reception open to our community. For further information, contact Sue Waldbaum, [email protected].
BUDGET COMMITTEE: The Budget Committee is responsible for the preparation and submission of the annual congregational budget(s), for approval by the Board of Trustees and the membership of the congregation. Please contact Phil Hawkes at [email protected] for additional information.
CARING COMMUNITY: Working in conjunction with Rabbi Linder, Temple Solel’s active Caring Community provides support for our congregants in times of sorrow and in moments of joy. Through our efforts, we create an environment of support for all Temple Solel members.
COMMITTEE ON TRUSTEESHIP/NOMINATING COMMITTEE: This committee is responsible for developing leadership which includes filling board and committee chair positions, spearheading efforts toward continuing education and training of board members. This training includes developing and implementing an orientation process for new board members.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The Development Committee provides for the current and future viability of our congregation in support of its overall mission. Interested in getting involved? Contact Andy Abraham at [email protected].
EDUCATION COMMITTEE: The Education Committee advises and supports our education professionals of Raker Religious School and The Solel Preschool and supports the world of building relationships among and creating lifelong Jewish learners within the Temple Solel community. Contact Education Committee Chair Lauren Brown, [email protected], for general questions. You may also contact Alissa Zuchman, [email protected] regarding Raker Religious School and Leslie Scheck at [email protected] regarding The Solel Preschool.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE: This committee works with the professional staff to establish priorities and identify needs and resources to keep our building well-maintained, functioning and welcoming. To get involved contact Leon Gavartin at [email protected].
MARKETING COMMITTEE: The marketing committee works with the professional staff to provide strategic direction in the areas of branding, website design, advertising, internal communications, public relations and marketing collateral. To get involved, contact Robert Danoff, committee chair, at [email protected].
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: The Membership Committee is responsible for membership recruitment, integration, retention, and outreach. Committee members greet at temple services and events, participate in community-wide events, contact prospective members, hold open houses for prospective members, plan special events and Shabbats, and much more. For information, contact Doreen Feldberg at [email protected].
PAC (PARENT ACTION COMMITTEE): The Solel Preschool PAC group supports the preschool in all of its endeavors from fundraising to programming to appreciating our teachers. The goal of PAC is to support The Solel Preschool through their time, talents and dedication so as to foster an environment of learning, quality programming and opportunities for professional development. Interested in getting involved? Contact Leslie Scheck at 480.991.4545 or [email protected].
SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Security Committee oversees all processes related to the general security of our temple and preschool facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, entry and exit procedures, infrastructure and more. To get involved contact Leon Gavartin at [email protected].
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE: Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)
Tzedakah (giving of resources)
G’milut Chasadim (acts of loving kindness)
Shinui Kivun (changing the status quo)
To get involved in social action, contact Rae Rader at [email protected].
M ay 2 0 1 7 / I ya r - S i va n 5 7 7 7 14
George Achtman Lewis Avren Michael Barnett Bill Carter Bessie Clemons Edith Cohen Florence Collins Minna Dickman Maye Feld Samuel Feldberg Helen Friedman Max Gazer Simon L. Goldstein Sue Gordon Michel Guillais-Auray Anne Hochberg
Yahrzeits Kaddish will be recited on Erev Shabbat on the following dates:
Deaths We Mourn the Loss of:
Herbert Simon – brother in law of Ellie Harris Mania Lichtenstein – mother of Jeanie Bernstein,
grandmother of Adena Astrowsky Eric Sachs – father of Karen Kanefsky Marvin Covinsky – husband of Florence Covinsky
May 5, 2017
Paul Sayrs Dorothy Schlemmer Berthold Schnurer Blake Shapiro Vizma Shaw Sid Siegel Sidney Siegel Melvin Silver Ruth Stone Samuel Wasser Ella Weinberg Robert Wilf Sheldon Wolt Murray Wood Joel Yonover Emma Zellerbach
Frieda Jozoff Charles Kaplan Charles Kranzberg Ronda Kushner Judith Leinwohl Minita Levenson Murray S. Levine Jack Linhart Evy Lipp Ruth London Gladys Nomkin Scott Okun Bernard Reicher Jacob Robbins, MD George Rudinger Jeanne Sarlat
May 26, 2017
May 12, 2017
Mildred Alexander Samuel Bolno Beatrice Brace Frank Budd Elayne Chotin William Dees Sarah Denmark Carl Dry Harvey Flader David Garrison Iza Gavartin Alan Gleicher
Harold Neuman Irv Obstgarden Philip Padden Lillian Razansky Allan Sachs Samuel Schafer Marcus Schiller Estelle Schultz Robert Siegel Joseph Smolens Edith Thomas
Nathan Goldberg Frank Goodman Esther Gurovitsch Adele Kauff Henry King Joseph Kopelson Libby Koplin Myrtle Levenson Janice Loebel Evelyn Markus Shlomo Mikayton Gary Mozenter
Anita Abrams Ruth Alexander Henry Aptroot Morris Aronovitch Ben Bandel Elbert Bollyn Eleanor Bowerman Malvina Braciejowski Meredith Burke Iris Cohen Albert Dennis David Erlich Katherine Forman Rina Fox Sidney Friedlander
May 19, 2017
Anne Rosenbaum Jamie Sax Andrew Schwartz William Schwartz Emanuel Seligson Alex Stern Janet Strauss William Suckle Laurabell Thomas Solomon Turk Donna Udelman Fannie Vinegar Min Waber Howard Waxenberg Josephine Winkelman
Mary Gensman Thelma Gilbert Conrad Grossman Samuel Grotsky Edith Jacobson Harold Kane Sheldon Kaplan Abe Kelman Bertha Krumholz Sally Libman Gilbert Lieberman Gerty Meltzer Joseph Nowak Leanne Rabin Donald Raskin
Benjamin Ackerman Maurice Adleman George Birnbaum Jean Boland Janine Boninger Ruth Bricker Edis Cherin Rachel Dombrowsky Tom Edwards Lois Epstein Robert Fillman Jack Fish Freida Gilman Gertrud Glahs Eugene Glicksman
Theodore J. Prowda, MD Leanne Rabin Helen Raker Mel Raskin Jacob Reibel Edward Riffer Laura Rothschild Melvin Segal Claire Shindel Henry Slater Sarah Smulyan Henry Weinberger Paul Weiss Miriam Zyttenfeld
Emma Gurstell Anafred Halpern Howard Karm Marian Kaufman Jordan Kealoha Mary Klein Samuel Kris Clifford Leopold Nettie Lifshotz Fred Ligerman Fannie London Charlotte Marx Milton Meltzer Russell Millman
June 2, 2017
Eva Applebaum Abraham Birnbaum Sam Brandwein Joan Brenner Edith Carter Fanny Cohen William Dobbs Roslyn Freedland Ethel Friedman Steven Friedman Seymour Goeld Larry Goldberg Martin Gordon Anne Greenberg Ruth Greenblatt
Robert Schechner Bertha Seiden Lila Siegel M. Benjamin Silberman Elana Singer Barney Singer Mel Solon Elana Joy Steinberg Beatrice Stone Mitchell Teeman Rosalie Tucker Tammy Wasserman Carol Zubeck
Harry Hanover Laurie Hennicker Max Jacobson Patsy Kaminsky Carol Klein Morris Lerner Boris Lifshotz Jack Mishlove Frank Muro Marie Murray Yetta Nussbaum Robert Peck Carl Pindler Harold Sabes
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Torah Portions/Candle Lighting Times
May 1 Leviticus 16:1-20:27/Acharei Mot-K’doshim/6:53 pm May 8 Leviticus 21:1-24:23/Emor/6:58 pm May 15 Leviticus 25:1-27:34/B’har-B’chukotai/7:08 pm May 22 Numbers 1:1-4:20/B’midbar7:09 pm May 29 Numbers 4:21-7:89/Naso/7:13 pm
Gift Shop News
Return Policy The temple will cheerfully accept any returns for store credit only.
Thank You!
Our Gift Shop is one of the best-kept secrets in the valley. Come and see what we have to offer—items change with the Jewish holidays and seasons.
We have Bar and Bat Mitzvah presents for your children. We have amazing tallitot from Israel at all different price points and styles.
Don’t forget baby gifts, wedding presents and even a beautiful mezzuzah. We also have jewelry to meet your every want and need and lovely hostess gifts.
Come and visit us soon to find out what’s in store!
Carol Brillman Nicole Cadle Allison Collins Ruth LeGrand
Leah Valadez
Published by and for the members of Temple Solel May 2017
Rabbi John A. Linder [email protected] x.122 Rabbi Todd Herzog [email protected] x.136 Cantorial Soloist Maynard W. Bell Rabbi Emeritus
Peter Pishko [email protected] x.124 Executive Director Leslie Scheck [email protected] x.163 Director of Early Childhood Ed. Alissa Zuchman [email protected] x.123 Director of Education Lauren Kaiser [email protected] x.121 Administrative Assistant Noni Clark [email protected] x.125 Controller Joan Giannini [email protected] x.127 Mbshp. & Emp. Svcs. Manager Edie Bradt [email protected] x.120 Office Manager Jelena Santiago [email protected] x.126 Executive Assistant Erika Acorn [email protected] x.128 Comm. & Mktg. Manager Karen Aland [email protected] x.164 Camp Solel Director Mary Ann Bloom [email protected] x.162 Assistant Preschool Director Sonya Placencia [email protected] x.135 Preschool Office Assistant Kathleen Manahan [email protected] x.164 Preschool Education Assistant Alberto Mena [email protected] x.129 Facility Manager Vojo Stanisic [email protected] x.129 Custodian
Executive Committee
Larry Fink ................................................................................................................ President Bettina Chow ...................................... Executive Vice President/Vice President - Education Doreen Feldberg .....................................................................Vice President - Membership Stephen Slogoff ............................................................................ Vice President - Accounts Andy Abraham ...................................................................... Vice President - Development Bobbi Moss ............................................................................................................ Secretary Phil Hawkes ........................................................................................................... Treasurer
Trustees
Lauren Brown Deena Goldstein Rae Rader Dedrie Cohen Julie Knoller-Schwartz Randall Udelman Leon Gavartin Richard Lamden Brian Weinberger Rebecca Goldberg Pamela Ornstein TSTY: Kaylah Rubin
