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A sacred Jewish journey to enrich lives.
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Temple EmanuelRSVP Line
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Please call 832-6131 and press 3.
Please slowly and clearly state thename of the meeting or activity,names of those attending, and
your contact number.
From the Rabbi
A�� L�� U� S��, “A���!”
Not unlike our greatnation, albeit everyfour or eight years forthe United States, everytwo years we witnessand participate in ourown peaceful transitionin leadership. We handover the reins ofTemple leadership to anew president and setof officers. Into theirhands, along with ourBoard of Trustees, weplace the “heart andsoul” of our communi-ty. This transition is asacred process. Thework of congregationalleadership is sacredwork. It is worthy ofpraise to the God ofcreation, our God, whokeeps our communityalive, sustains us, anddelivers us every day tothe continuing miraclesof our congregation’slife. Amen.
Transitioning intotomorrow behooves usto reflect for a moment
on yesterday and indi-viduals who brought usto this moment. Manywords have been said,and many more deserv-edly will be said aboutthe strength of ourleadership over thepast two years. Thiscongregation has facedmore than one difficultand challenging yearover its nearly 125years of life and living;this past year will rankamong the top.
A little over a year ago,when I contacted ourpresident and informedAllison Nathan Getzthat I was ordered tocheck into the hospitalon a Thursday evening,neither she nor I hadany idea that our lives,and the life of the con-gregation were about tobe severely disrupted,turned upside downa n d p r o f o u n d l ychanged. What youmay not know is that
upon informing Allisonof my situation sheoffered to sit with me inthe ED at BaptistHospital that eveningas I waited to be admit-ted. You also may notknow that Allisonstayed with me longinto the evening afterthe nursing staff hadtaken me upstairs, andc o m p l e t e d t h e i radmission assessment.The first step in whatbecame a year-longjourney back to healthwas taken with ourpresident at my side,who filled in untilDebbie could arrivefirst thing the nextmorning.
And that was just thefirst day of disruptionfor the president andthe congregat ion.Allison and I had tonavigate my eventualdiagnosis, finding andr e t a i n i n g R a b b iMathew Michaels to fill
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KOL ISRAEL CHAPEL
SHABBAT MORNING PRAYERAND MEDITATION/
TORAH STUDYEVERY SATURDAY
MORNING AT 8:00 AM
Joshua S. Taub, Rabbi
Temple OfficersAllison Nathan Getz, President
Cheryl Barenberg, President-ElectBobby Chapman, Treasurer
Beverly Hickman-Hay, Secretary
Office StaffWilton Allen,
Building & MaintenanceJane Kaulfus, Office Manager
Sherry Horwitz, Staff Volunteer
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in as an interim and then Allison had to galva-nize the congregation to carry on. Worship, ourmost regular activity, had to be covered. Ourreligious school program had to continue. Andother major or significant moments in the life ofour congregation had to be planned andexecuted.
So many of you answered the call to servewithout hesitation. Some of you did things forthe first time in your lives to ensure that the lifeof our congregation continued without pause or“hiccup.”
And then there was Harvey. How much fullercould the plate of the Temple president who was
also an elected County official become? That’s arhetorical question.
With the same caring and compassion Allisonshowed me nine months prior, she extendedherself to every member of the congregationwhen the storm ended and the city’s watersystem failed. It was the right thing to do, andthat is what Allison does.
And many of you who are able and willing,responded to the call again. Compared to manywe fared fairly well. And we responded with
gratitude and a commitment to passing ourgood fortune forward.
During Allison’s term we recognized, createdand experienced many, many “shehechiyanu”moments. Moments of deeply felt gratitude andblessing of God’s grace that strengthensustain us and deliver us to miraculousmoments. And, again, we say, “amen.”
This brings us full circle and moves us forward.My journey through the disruption of cancer iscomplete. My life renewed and “reborn” returnsme to sacred service in the life of our congrega-tion and community. And Allison passes thegavel and mantle of sacred leadership to Cheryl
Barenberg. A new journey begins. A nearly 125years journey continues.
Blessed are you, Adonai our God, sovereign ofall, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and forenabling us to reach this sacred moment.
And let us say, “Amen!”
L’shalom,
Joshua S. Taub, Rabbi
Excerpt from Rabbi Mathew D. Michaels’ Chanukah-December 15th worship service:
Shabbat Shalom and Chag urim Sameach! Tonight not only marks the 4th night of Chanukah, it isalso my last weekend with you as your interim Rabbi. Allow me to begin my remarks this eveningwith a point of personal privilege. So many of you have stepped-up to lead this congregation inprayer on the Shabbat when I wasn’t in-town, and because of your help and dedication, our congre-gational family did not miss a “spiritual beat”. Also, thanks to Angela and Dwight who providethe beautiful music that continues to enhance our spiritual experiences week in and week out. Myappreciation to Jane and Wilton who are truly part of the Emanuel family. On a daily basis, theymake sure that things run smoothly. Their commitment to our congregation is something to beadmired. Finally, a very special thank you to Allison. This has been a trying and difficult year, yetyou have led this congregation with care, compassion and dedication. You have given of yourselfand worked tirelessly on our behalf. Your love for and devotion to this congregation was particu-larly evident when, following Hurricane Harvey, you called and reached out to every singlemember of this congregation and organized a variety of ways to help others recover from Harvey’sdevastating effects. Allison, like the Chanukah candles, may you continue to shed light and bringwarmth to our congregation and community.
From Our Temple President
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I can’t believe this time has come. It is bittersweet to realize the past two years serving as
President of Temple Emanuel is coming to an end. I would like to take this last opportunity to
thank everyone who has assisted with the privilege I have had to serve as your leader. There
are so many to thank. First I want to thank my family: my parents Iris and Jerry Nathan, my
husband Mike Getz, and my children Lee Golias & Buffin Reynolds – all of whom have
served as my support, sounding boards and role models. I am thankful they stood by my side
and supported my decision to lead our Temple. Next, I am tremendously thankful for Wilton
Allen and Jane Kaulfus. Our Temple is dependent on these true angels and they always
deliver. Wilton personally visits our sick and infirmed members weekly and is ALWAYS there for us. He even
makes sure the prayer book I use on the bimah each week is one that bears the name of my family. Jane has taken
over credit card charges and the Judaica shop in addition to her many regular duties. She designs and creates all
of our handouts including the bulletins, flyers, eblasts, and Congregational Dinner programs. We are so fortunate
you are both part of our Temple family.
We could not have functioned spiritually without the incredible Rabbi Matt Michaels who came in two weekends a
month, visited the sick, conducted funerals, unveilings and baby namings and was only a phone call away for every-
thing we have needed during Rabbi Taub’s illness. Our prayer leaders, who are listed in this bulletin, were invalua-
ble on Friday nights. I am so appreciative of our coordinator Cynthia Wolf who not only conducted beautiful
services herself, but counseled and encouraged so many of us to become a prayer leader. Thanks to all of you for
preparing and delivering beautiful Friday night services.
My Board of Trustees are superstars. Each one of you has participated and I am so thankful you said yes to serv-
ing. Cheryl is ready to take over as your leader – she has been available at every turn and cooked virtually every
meal we have had at Temple these past 2 years. Beverly kept incredible minutes, Bobby kept our finances in
check which is a huge responsibility and was part of the Band, Robin led our Sisterhood, Wayne led Brotherhood
and the Ritual committee, Brian secured new credit card processing and secured our Rosinger Dinner speaker,
Bruce made the Orchard a reality, Norma provided atmosphere for our events and chaired our Awards committee,
Gene was our chauffeur for special guests, cemetery worker and volunteer of all trades, and the list for Cynthia is
endless – but serving as Social Justice chair, she along with her committee provided incredible projects that helped
virtually everyone in our community and extended throughout the globe. I am also appreciative of Rita, Ken, Lois,
and my two Stephens [Stephen Eisen and Stephen Roos (z’l)]. Our committee chairs were outstanding and I
want to give special mention to Cemetery Chair Alan Sampson and House and Grounds Chair Mike Spector. Both
men are on call at all times and are always there for all of us. I also want to recognize the Rosinger Dinner
committee who created an event that surpassed all previous events. I know next year will be even better.
I wish I could thank all of you individually but there just isn’t enough room. I am thankful for Rabbi Joshua Taub’s
recovery and look forward to his healthy future. Happy New Year!
Allison Nathan Getz - Temple Emanuel President
Temple Emanuel Social Justice Update (January 2018 )
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Temple Emanuel Social Justice Committee (TESJ) has a tradition of making amitzvah difference as part of Temple Emanuel’s Love Thy Neighbor initiative. Wehave enjoyed planning traditional tikkun olam projects as a key part of the program-ming of Temple Emanuel in fulfillment of President Allison’s theme of “Together inTradition”. We have enjoyed having President Allison as a key player in SocialJustice throughout her term. Mazel tov, President Allison, on your two years ofmitzvah leadership! In January at the Annual Congregation Dinner, we will all knowPresident-Elect Cheryl’s theme; and next month, we will share how we will translateher theme into TESJ projects throughout her term! In the meantime, this bulletincontains updates on TESJ final projects for 2017 (see 2017 Annual Reports distribut-ed at the Congregation Dinner for summary of all 2017 TESJ Projects) and what’s onthe menu for the first months of 2018:
2017
Christmas Day at Some Other Place (SOP), a tradition of Temple Emanuel: Manyvolunteers served Christmas lunch to the clients of Some Other Place in two ways: at thesoup kitchen and via SOP Meals-on-Wheels. The full report of the volunteers and the num-ber of meals served will be in the February 2018 bulletin. To all who helped, THANK YOU!
Jewish National Fund, a tradition of Temple Emanuel: We sent an additional dona-tion of $100 to JNF for reforestation in Israel. Donations such as this and the $150 sentbefore are made possible because of donors to TESJ Fund. THANK YOU!
Southeast Texas Food Bank, a tradition of Temple Emanuel: We sent an additionaldonation to SETX Food Bank bringing our total monetary donation to $296. Did you knowthat every $1.00 donated to SETX Food Bank represents 3 meals? Therefore, we providedfunds for 888 meals PLUS all the pounds that were reported last month! Donations suchas this are made possible because of donors to Temple Emanuel Social Justice Fund.THANK YOU!
2018
Disaster Relief, a tradition of Temple Emanuel: Please share your mitzvah dollarswith Temple Emanuel Social Justice Fund that we might as a Congregation and as Friendsof Temple Emanuel work together to share our support with wildfire victims of California…like others from across the country shared with us following Hurricane Harvey. THANKYOU for paying forward our appreciation that others might also feel the tallit of friendshipfrom afar! THANK YOU!
Family Services of Southeast Texas, a tradition of Temple Emanuel: Support forthis annual project is taking a new direction, and your help is needed to provide daytimeand nighttime diapers and pullups for the children at The Shelter. The mothers andchildren are escaping abusive situations. The children arrive at The Shelter with only thediapers that they are wearing. Family Services also wants new or gently read chil-dren’s books to give to the clients as gifts when they are finally able to leave The Shelter.This project is ongoing until Friday, February 16 when we share children’s diapers,pullups and books with representatives from Family Services in the Swerdlow-Roosth So-cial Hall as part of the O’neg Shabbat. THANK YOU to Ann Goodman for coordinating thisproject; THANK YOU to all who will be helping TESJ help kids!
The Orchard, a tradition of Temple Emanuel: Last call for donations for trees for the2018 Tu Bishvat tree planting in The Orchard! Each fruit or nut tree will be professionallyplanted. Please consider a donation of $70 per tree payable to Temple Emanuel with memofor Social Justice – Trees. THANK YOU to Bruce Hoffer for coordinating this project;THANK YOU to all who have and/or will be making donations of any amount for TheOrchard!
THANK YOU from Temple Emanuel Social Justice Committee!
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We are Blessed, Thankful and Grateful for the support of our friends and neighbors of South-east Texas! PLEASE SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING COMMUNITY EVENTS and share others [email protected] for future community Save the Dates:
January 23, 2018: The 15th Annual Harvest of Hope benefitting the social justice projects ofCatholic Charities. Honorees are as follows: Monsignor Jerry McGrath,Pastor-Rector, St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, and Sister Esther Dunegan,Chancellor, Diocese of Beaumont. Please call 409.835.7118 for Sponsorshipsand/or Tickets.
February 20, 2018: The 16th Annual Celebrate Families Luncheon benefitting the clients of FamilyServices of Southeast Texas. Starts at 11:30 am. Location: MCM Elegante’Ballroom. Please call 409.838.2558 for Sponsorships and/or Tickets.
March 6, 2018: The 6th Annual Family Portrait Luncheon benefitting the outreach, education, andresearch of Alzheimer’s Association. Starts at 11:00 a.m. Location: MCM Ele-gante’ Ballroom. Please call 409.833.1613 for Sponsorships and/or Tickets.
April 10, 2018: 50th Anniversary Celebration of Some Other Place. Stay tuned for details!
April 23, 2018: Lamar University presents FREE to the public: 1930’s Beaumont Voices byMarilyn Manson-Hayes (based on essays by Chester A. Easley and Rabbi SamuelRosinger written in Rotarygrams). Times and Locations at Lamar: 2-3 pmStudent Lecture Landes Auditorium, Galloway Bldg; 5-7 pm Public Perfor-mance University Theatre. For more information, please call Mary L. Scheer,409.880.8518, Center for History and Culture.
May 3, 2018: The 7th Annual Deliver the Difference Luncheon benefitting Meals on Wheelsclients of Nutrition & Services for Seniors. Please call 409.892.4455 for details orstay tuned.
Allison Nathan Getz Gene Thomas Margaret Whipkey
Alyssa Tran Glenn Hayes Marilyn Manson Hayes
Andy Barenberg Irl Nathan Michael Wolf
Ann Goodman Jake Nathan Mike Getz
Arlette Collins Jared Goebel Nancy Meyers
Arline Meyers Jen Cooper Powdrill* Patrick Powdrill
Barry Davis John Goebel Richard Hayes
Bruce Hoffer Josh Powdrill Rita Davis
Bryan Powdrill Judy Granger Robin Goebel
Candy Holder Karly Koch Sherry Horwitz
Cheryl Barenberg Laina Hayes Tica Nathan
Cynthia Wolf Lamell-Lewis Family (3) Tressa Powdrill
Denver Powdrill Laker Powdrill Zoe Nathan
Duriso Family (2) Laura Thomas and MORE!!!!
(*Jenni Cooper Powdrill of Houston is the daughter of Miriam and Viraf Cooper of Houston; she has been volunteering on Christmas Day at SOPsince Beau-TY years. And now the entire Powdrill family serves as their family tradition!)
Temple Emanuel has been helping at Some Other Place to the best of our collective recollections since 1988…which means that in 2018, we willcelebrate a milestone anniversary! You know where we will be on December 25, 2018! In the meantime, continue enjoying today as per yourtradition and Happy New Year!
Again, THANK YOU for sharing your time, kindness and compassion with the clients of Some Other Place! What a joy it was to work with eachof you!
Temple Emanuel Social Justice Committee - December 25, 2017
THANK YOU to ALL who volunteered to help the clients of Some Other Place on Christmas today! Volunteers included Templemembers, friends of Temple Emanuel and friends of Some Other Place! Working together we fed 220 Meals on Wheels clients andover 100 Dine-in clients! THANK YOU to ALL volunteers:
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Congregation Temple Emanuel
President Allison Nathan Getz and The Officers and Trustees
Warmly Invite You to Attend the
124th ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
Sunday, January 28, 2018
5:00 P.M. Wine & Cheese Reception
hosted by Temple Emanuel Brotherhood
6:00 P.M. Dinner & Annual Meeting
$20 per Adult
RESERVATION DEADLINE
Tuesday, January 23rd
Call (409) 832-6131
Email [email protected]
or mail the reservation form below to
1120 Broadway - Beaumont, TX 77701
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# Reservations_______ Total Paid ________
Please select an entrée for each reservation
Name Chicken Vegetarian
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Floral FundPlease consider honoring the memory ofyour loved ones by sponsoring the Pulpitflowers for our Friday evening ShabbatWorship. Temple Emanuel observes theYahrzeits of approximately 1,100 peopleduring the course of the year. Yourcontribution to the Floral Fund will helpbeautify our sanctuary, our worship and addblessing to the memories of all of our lovedones and members who have died in yearspast.
The suggested minimum contribution to theFloral Fund is $25.00. Please make checkspayable to: Temple Emanuel Sisterhood
FEBRUARY YAHRZEITS
Week Ending 2/3 to be Read 2/2
Lalla Lazarus FeigelsonDorris Star Greenberg
Julius Myers LevyHarry StarrLois Szafir
Jerome I. UnickMax H. Unick
Frank GreenbergMorris Leaman
Fay LevineErvie Levine Philipson
Craig DevollAlma H. HarrisEdna Bennett
Chaim FishbineSadie Jacobs
Morris LefkowitzRabbi Newton J. Friedman
Isadore G. HarrisSidney Kaplan
Dorothy Saldoff KelmanAlice Arkeen
William M. GusfieldJanice Bernstein
M. BittenskyDorothy K. Gordon
Irving Silverberg
Week Ending 2/10 to beRead 2/9
Isadore H. BrooknerIsadore FallisA.E. Finegold
Wayne K. HorwitzDora KassoffDavid KramerRose Finegold
Sam GoldenbergPhyllis LapineMorris Lipoff
Harry MoskowitzSarah Night
Dr. Harold RoosthFlorence Schraub
Henry D. WeinbaumMildred Friedman
Arie TadmorSylvia F. Goldstein
Johanna SzafirMrs. A. Walker
Alexander Z. FranklinMilton G. Getz
Elsa Loeb Goldberg
Week Ending 2/17 to beRead 2/16
Dr. Joseph M. LoewensteinMarie Miller Mayer
Lois WolfLouis Julian Alexander
Ida GoldsteinHattye Kline Gordon
Bertha GrayJulie RogersAlice Silber
Seymour G. RosenthalSara Rogers Davis
Sue MayerNora Mielz
Margaret SwerdlowCherna BittenskyMorris Goodman
Betty ReubenJoan Sampson
Natalie Loeb AlexanderJerry BattelsteinPhilip Horwitz
Libby Rose LubelErnest MayerHarvey Night
Rose SchoenfeldMorris Adler
Mary Fleckman AltmanHarry Dugan
Minnie RogersWeek Ending 2/24 to beRead 2/23
Ida Hymes GrossMack B. WaldmanNathan Gingold
Sigmund GreenbergSandy Liebling
Mervin F. SandmanSara Litvin Franklin
Betty KleinEstelle LevyLena Mayer
Paul MoskowitzEdward Schultz
Helen SegalRobert DiamondRecha GoldblumHannah GoldsteinMiriam Herman
Gertrude Waldman Krasnow
Herman LedererMichel Lederer
Dr. Harold RoosthGerson Scheps
Phil SteinRose Flatow
Manuel BreenWilliam Gedaly
Arnold GoldsteinDr. Philip B. GreenbergByrdie Goodman Miller
Jacquie AllenAbe S. GoldsteinJoe Markewich
Julie ParkerEdith Tettenbaum
ISJL
FELLO
WH
ERE
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JANUARY YAHRZEITS
Week Ending 1/20 to beRead 1/19
Morris GoldsteinCarrye Levy MayerNolan Montondon
Alvene MossMorris LeamanFannie LipsonBenny Vener
David FalkowitzNathan Falkowitz
Lillian KleinMeyer TanenblattHilton Deutser, IIIHilton Deutser, Sr.Cyril G. Gradwohl
Charles Samuel HofferMaurine Kariel Plettman
Max William VinockMax Feldman
Elise GrossmanJack Hodes
Jacob David KasselSol J. RogersSarah Faro
Pearl Vener GinsburgAbraham LevyMax MelaskyElisa Mitrani
Meyer BlankfieldLily Greenberg
Bertha Cohen RudnickBessie Vener
Week Ending 1/13 to beRead 1/12
Toby ElkinsJeanette Zuber Folloder
Eli LermanJeanette M. WeilAnnie Brookner
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Poole BerryNathan RoggenSam SaltzmanHarry JacobsSam Roosth
Helene Joy Klein ToomimJ. Brookner
Alice DunnerRose F. Goldstein Greenberg
Sadie GreenbergMary Ann Podrasky Hay
Helen LieblingJoseph R. Rogers
Abe BemelGeorge Braun
Marcus LevinsonSam Wyde
Week Ending 1/27 to beRead 1/26
Edwin D. MayerDaniel BerkSaul Forbert
Jacob KrasnowFlorence Sadoff Kamras
Max K. Mayer, Jr.Nathan Waldman
Harry BensonWilliam BrooknerJacob S. FriedmanBen M. Goldstein
Lillian Perl MarguliesJoseph Solinsky
Maxine BlankfieldAnna Fishbine
Florence Eisen RosenthalJeanette Sophia Klein
Carrie Meyer
Week Ending 1/6 to be Read 1/5
Ben AdlerJohn Anthony Berger
Sophie BernsteinHyman Lipson
Phil ParkerBenjamin RosenJohn WhipkeyJay J. Davis
Rachel NewmanClyde Shields, Sr.Mollie FeinbergCelia HorwitzSam RoosthBen Schwarz
Coye WilliamsSarah DiamondElizabeth KolbaGaston MayerJune RogersHarold Klein
Leo E. Ney, Jr.Leo E. Ney, Sr.
Nancy DiModicaWilliam S. Hurwitz
Walter MielzJenny Roos
Sonia B. Sobel
Arthur MoskowitzJerome M. Ney, Sr.
Elise ShieldsBernard Wyde
Clara Miller ChinskiWeston J. HarringtonChaney Lee Holland
Phyllis Kossover
If you would like to receivea Yahrzeit date reminder card
from the Temple Officefollowing the recent death
of a loved one, simplycontact the office at your
earliest convenience.
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TEMPLE EMANUEL GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS:
Memorial & Tribute FundIn honor of
Temple Emanueland their hospitality
by: Marilyn & Richard Hayes
In honor of the 85th birthday ofHarold Eisen
by: Regina Rogers
In honor of the birth ofMarleen Swerdlow’s Granddaughter
Reese Margaret Swerdlowby: Cheryl & Andy Barenberg
In honor ofTemple Emanuelby: Sarah Hawes
Donation for the purchase ofHearing Aids
by: Charlie Weinbaum
In loving memory of my fatherSidney Golob
by: Pat Klein & Family
In loving memory ofCharles Weinbaum, Sr.
Hyman A, PerlsteinLillie J. WeinbaumMamie G. Perlstein
by: Charlie Weinbaum
In loving memory ofLeonard Swartz
by: Charlie Weinbaumby: Diane & Gary Rosenby: Irene & Frank Shaw
In loving memory ofStephen Roos
by: Dr. & Mrs. Jan J. Shookby: Alison & Taylor Boone
by: Iris & Jerry Nathanby: Irene & Dick Parker
by: Marilyn & Richard Hayes& Family
In memory ofLarry Granger
Agnes Harringtonby: Candy Holder
In loving memory ofRenee’ Elaine Bennett
by: Cheryl & Andy Barenbergby: Sue Williford
by: Katherine & Bill Fouts
Memorial & Tribute Fund (cont.)In loving memory of
Charles Hofferby: Linda & Barry Hoffer
Hollan & Harlo
Kol Israel Chapel FundIn memory of
Leonard Swartzby: Helen Wils & Leonard Goldstein
Floral FundIn loving memory of our mother,grandmother, great-grandmother
Madeleine Wolfby: Cynthia & Michael Wolf,Natalie, Brett, Sallye, Marc
Brian, Benjamin, Truman & Ryan
In loving memory of our grandfather,great-grandfather, great-great-
grandfather, Sam Roosthby: Cynthia & Michael Wolf,Natalie, Brett, Sallye, Marc
Brian, Benjamin, Truman & Ryan
In memory ofHorace J. Reddoch
by: Marian & Charles Quinn
In loving memory ofmy wonderful father
Ben Rogersmy dear brotherBernard Rogersmy special uncle
Nate Rogersby: Regina Rogers
In loving memory of my belovedmother & best friendGertrude Petrovaby: Beverly Hay
In loving memory of my grandmotherAnna Sampsonby: Harold Eisen
In memory ofJoseph G. Perl
by: Mary Lynn & Arnold Perl
In memory ofRenee’ Elaine Bennett
by: Miriam & Jim Thompson
SisterhoodIn memory of
Evelyn S. FrankRenee’ Elaine Bennett
by: Sarah Hawes
Sisterhood (cont.)Donation for the purchase ofKitchenAid Stand Mixersby: Cynthia & Michael Wolf
Social JusticeIn honor of
Regina Rogersby: Bonnie Vessel
In loving memory ofRenee’ Elaine Bennett
by: Regina Rogers
In loving memory ofA. H. Waldman
by: Sallye & Carl Waldman
(FOOD DRIVE)In memory of
John Whipkeyby: Judy Granger
(ORCHARD)Wishing a Speedy Recovery to
Fern Roosby: Cynthia & Michael Wolf
In memory ofRenee’ Elaine Bennett
by: Cynthia & Michael Wolf
(TREE PURCHASE)Happy Chanukah in honor of
Wayne Margolisby: Susan Margolis
CemeteryIn loving memory ofRose R. Friedman
by: Rene’ & Mike Spector
In honor of the Bar Mitzvahof Joshua Horwitz
by: Sherry & Paul HorwitzTracie Horwitz & Joshua Horwitz
Rabbi’s Discretionary FundIn loving memory ofHorace J. Reddochby: Shirley Reddoch
In loving memory ofMose Sampson
Gerald SampsonAnna Sampson
by: Norma & Alan Sampson
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May this New Year bring us more wonderful opportunities to work together. Override the chal-lenges and bring in changes that you wish to see. May G-D bless our families with prosperity,good health and happiness in this New Year of 2018.
What a delicious and beautiful Chanukah dinner we recently had. Many thanks to Bene’ Rutman,Lois Rutman, Ann Goodman, Sarah Hawes, Margaret Whipkey, Marilyn Manson-Hays andfamily. Again Wilton thanks for everything you have done to help. I think everyone trulythought the food was scrumptious and a great time was had by all.
We had to change our Birthday luncheon to January 24. This date worked best for our guest speak-er. Our Co-Chairs will be Beverly Hickman-Hay, Arline Meyers, Rita Davis and myself. Rita hasa lovely program scheduled for us from the Stark Museum. Invitations will be going out in themail soon.
Deli Day is about to be underway. We will be setting up our cheese cake baking days very soon.Be on the lookout for dates to help volunteer. A very generous donation of 5 Kitchenaid Mixerswas donated by Cynthia Wolf. A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We appreciate itso very much.
Dates to Remember: Sisterhood Board Meeting: Tuesday Jan. 9, 2018
Sisterhood Birthday Luncheon: Wednesday Jan. 24, 2018
Temple Annual Congregational Meeting/Dinner: Sun. Jan. 28, 2018
Robin Goebel-Temple Emanuel Sisterhood President January, 2018
Sisterhood Schmooze“Our Journey Never Ends”
Save the Date
Temple Emanuel Sisterhood
Beaumont, Texas
8th Mahj Day of Fun
April 15, 2018
We will be using the new 2018 card so don’t
forget to place your order!!
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Temple Emanuel Sisterhood Birthday Luncheon
Wednesday - January 24, 2017
11:30 am Schmooze
Noon Luncheon
Co-Chairs: Rita Davis, Robin Goebel
Beverly Hickman-Hay and Arline Meyers
Guest Speaker: Sarah Boehme
from The Stark Museum
Cost $12.00
RESERVATION DEADLINE - Friday, January 19th
Payable to Temple Emanuel Sisterhood
R.S.V.P. by mailing your check to:
1120 Broadway, Beaumont, TX 77701 or Call (409) 832-6131
PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR TZEDAKAH MONEY FROM YOUR JNF BLUE BOX
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We will have a Brotherhood Breakfast and Business Meeting on Sunday January 14th, 2018 at
10 AM to elect a new Brotherhood President and to discuss future programs and directions for
Brotherhood. All Brotherhood members are encouraged to attend. See the notice elsewhere in this
bulletin.
Brotherhood will again host the Wine and Cheese Reception and Social Hour at 5 PM to precede,
The Temple Emanuel Annual Congregational Dinner at 6 PM on January 28th, 2018. Please make
plans to attend.
100 MENORAHS- Some personal thoughts
The congregation of Temple Emanuel is the small but very intense light of Judaism in Southeast
Texas. Like the 100’s of candles burning in unison at our Chanukah/Shabbat service, let us contin-
ue to shine brightly together in the pursuit of righteousness, charity, spirituality, and social justice.
L’shalom
Wayne Margolis-Brotherhood President
BROTHERHOOD LOX & BAGELS
BREAKFAST and BUSINESS MEETING
When: Sunday January 14, 2018 at 10 AM
Agenda: Election of new Brotherhood President and to
discuss future programs and directions for
Brotherhood.
Donation: $5 to cover cost of food, larger donations greatly
appreciated.
All Brotherhood members are encouraged to attend.
Please RSVP to the Temple Office by 3 PM on Friday January 12th.
Brotherhood
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BIRTHDAY LIST
FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY
9 ~ Peggy Greenspan 25 ~ Ann Goodman
12 ~ Max David Mayer 29 ~ Sarah Barenberg
18 ~ Harry Robbins 29 ~ Skylar Kramer
19 ~ Ann Gans 30 ~ Joshua Horwitz
22 ~ Logan Berni 30 ~ Marleen Swerdlow
22 ~ Matthew Goodman 31 ~ Jay Mandel
24 ~ Fern Roos
Wilton and I would like to thankyou for another year of working
for Temple Emanuel.
JANE & WILTON
Shabbat Hostesses and GreetersFor the Month of January
January 5 - Sherry & Paul Horwitz
Tracie Horwitz
January 12 - Ann & Les Goodman
Judy Granger
January 19 - Beverly & Paul Hay
Gloria Seligman
January 26 - Judy & Ralph Night
Gail Williams
Anniversary List for the
Month of January
10 ~ Mariam & Jim Thompson
20 ~ Cara & Dan Eisen
27 ~ Norma & Alan Sampson
THANK YOU to members of our congregational family whohave conducted Shabbat Services one or more times since
November 2016. Over the course of 14 months, theseShabbat Prayer leaders of all ages and all backgrounds have
made a mitzvah difference on Shabbat:
Alice Myers, Allison Nathan Getz, Bobby Chapman, Brian Alter, Bruce Hoffer,Cynthia Wolf (Coordinator), Gene Thomas, Jay Eisen, Joshua Horwitz,
Ken Parker, Marleen Swerdlow, Paul Horwitz, Stephen Bender andWayne Margolis
Revised 12-29-17*committee chairperson
COMMITTEES:
Brotherhood OfficersWayne Margolis, PresidentDan Rutman, TreasurerMike Getz, SecretaryMichael T. Wolf, First Vice-PresidentStephen Bender, Second Vice-PresidentKen Parker, Past-President
Building & Grounds*Mike Spector
By-Laws/Policies*Marleen Swerdlow
Cemetery*Alan Sampson, Paul Hay, Mike Spector
Endowment Fund Advisors*Michael T. Wolf, Rita Davis, S.L. Greenberg
Facility Site Usage*Cheryl Barenberg
Finance*Bobby Chapman, Cheryl Barenberg, StephenBender, Becky Gale, Jerry Nathan, Michael T. Wolf
Havdallah*Paul Horwitz
Humanitarian Award CommitteeCheryl Barenberg, Ania Bender, Karen Chapman,Mindy Eisen, Jay Eisen, Allison Nathan Getz, BeverlyHickman-Hay, Wayne Margolis, Gene Thomas,Emily Wheeler, Cynthia Wolf
Investment Advisors*Bobby Chapman, Cheryl Barenberg, BeckyGale, Paul Horwitz, Wayne Margolis,Michael T. Wolf
L’Chaim*Sherry Horwitz
Membership*Judy/Ralph Night
Music*Bobby Chapman/Robert Kramer
Public Affairs*Norma Sampson
Religious School Education*TBD, Chair/TreasurerCheryl Barenberg, Sisterhood RepresentativeDan Rutman, Brotherhood Representative
Ritual/Worship*Wayne Margolis, Stephen Bender, BeverlyHickman-Hay, Sherry Horwitz, Robert Kramer,Gail Williams, Michael T. Wolf
SecurityTBD
Sisterhood Officers and Committee ChairsRobin Goebel, PresidentTBD, 1st Vice-PresidentRita Davis, 2nd Vice-PresidentKathy Johnson/Miriam Thompson, 3rd Vice-PresidentTBD, 4th Vice-PresidentLaura Thomas, Recording SecretaryLois Rutman, Corresponding SecretaryCheryl Barenberg, TreasurerJudy Night, ParliamentarianBeverly Hickman-Hay, Immediate Past-PresidentEsterlyn Dugan, Allison Getz, Natalie Greenberg,Susan Margolis, Arline Meyers, Directors-at-LargeSherry Horwitz, Kitchen CoordinatorCheryl Barenberg, Religious School LiaisonAnn Goodman, College Connection ChairpersonAnia Bender and Mindy Eisen, Social ActionFern Roos, MembershipLori Alter, Historian
Social Justice*Cynthia Wolf, Rita Davis, Allison Nathan Getz,Mike Getz, Linda Goldstein, Ann Goodman, JudyGranger, Bruce Hoffer, Brandy Johnson, Pat Klein,Susan Margolis, Regina Rogers, Norma Sampson,Mike Spector, Gene Thomas, Laura Thomas,Emily Wheeler, Margaret Whipkey
Allison Nathan Getz - President; Cheryl Barenberg - President-Elect; Bobby Chapman - Treasurer; Beverly Hickman-Hay - Secretary;Robin Goebel - Sisterhood President; Dr. Wayne Margolis - Brotherhood President;
Brian Alter, Rita Davis, Stephen Eisen, Bruce Hoffer, Ken Parker, Lois Rutman, Norma Sampson, Gene Thomas, Cynthia Wolf
2017 Temple Emanuel Board of Trustees
To honor a lifecycle event or a living person:
Purchase a leaf for the “Tree of Life” displayed in the Swerdlow-Roosth Social Hall.
A leaf costs $65.00 including engraving - Contact Ania Bender 351-2190
Here are ALL the names of the MANY volunteers who helped distribute ice cold cans of 8thWonder water after Hurricane Harvey as our 2017 Community Disaster Relief outreach underthe leadership of President Allison and Emily & Jeff Wheeler:
THANK YOU to ALL:
Wilton Allen Cheryl and Andy BarenbergKarla Blum Ashley CarterAshlie Colgan Barry DavisMindy and Jay Eisen Stephen EisenRev. Jim Fuller Allison and Mike GetzNatalie and S.L. Greenberg Beverly HayMarilyn, Richard and Glenn Hayes Mike Hernandez (2 Row/Del Papa Distributing)Joshua Horwitz Sherry HorwitzSusan, Wayne and Elizabeth Margolis Iris and Jerry NathanRalph Night Lois RutmanWilliam Spector Gene ThomasEmily and Jeff Wheeler Gail WilliamsLauren Williams Cynthia, Michael and Marc WolfAlex Vissilakidis (CFO of 8th Wonder)