January Bulletin 2013

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Volume XXXVI, No. 5 Louisville, KentuckyJanuary 2013

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Shabbat Service

Friday, January 18, 7:00 pm

Special guests Greater Bethel Temple Pastor’s Choir with Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart, pastor, and Director of Worship, Tiffi any Collier. Greater Bethel Temple is located in the former home of Adath Israel on Third Street in Old Louisville. See page 7.

Help Feed Needy FamiliesJoin Rabbi David on Monday, January 21

6:00 pmThe Temple kitchen

Page 7.

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TRUSTEES

OFFICERS

The Temple Board of Trustees

Leslie Aberson* Ronald Abrams*Deb AubespinBarry BernsonJack E. Bergwerk Susan Levy BodineJack Benjamin Julie Y. Benson* M. Keiley Caster Joel Coleman James G. Davis* Arnold Friedman Michael Friedman Richard Frockt* Alan Glaubinger Leonard Goddy* Matt Golden Irvin Goldstein Stephen Goodman Sara Gould* H. Philip Grossman* Michael Heideman* James Hertzman* Lori HollandMark L. Judah I. Marshall Kahn* Robert M. Klein* Jessica Loving Nancy Martin

Susan Abramson Lancaster PresidentCraig Goldstein Senior Vice PresidentSusan Waterman Vice PresidentKaren Berg Vice PresidentScott Norton Vice President Michael Friedman TreasurerMarlene Schaffer SecretaryMarty Ruby Immediate Past Pres.

Jacques Morris* Greg Nefouse*Laurence Nibur Houston Oppenheimer* Mark Oppenheimer* Marlene OrnsteinStuart Robenson Siddy Rosenberg Shannon Rothschild Sara Ruby Ellen ShaikunMatt Schwartz Marcia Schuster David N. Shapero* Leni Sweet Jerry Uslander* Karl Victor III Jay L. Waldman* Robert V. Waterman*Barth Weinberg* Edward Weinberg* Paula Wolf Sally Younger Rabbi Joe RapportRabbi Gaylia Rooks Rabbi David Arie-Joel * Past President

The Temple Mission StatementThe mission of The Temple is to:• be a center for Reform Judaism in

Louisville, Kentucky• provide spiritual guidance and strength

through the practice of Judaism• emphasize the ideals and objectives

of Reform Judaism through worship, education, congregational programming, social justice, and our community relationships

• promote the perpetuation of our Jewish heritage.

Saturday Torah Study

with Rabbi David

Meet each week before the morning service to read and discuss the Torah

portion of the week.

9:00-10:00 am Meet in the Library

Coffee, Bagels, & Treats

Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks

Open Offi ce Hours for Rabbis

Our Rabbis are available to meet with you throughout the week by appointment. Just call The Temple at 423-1818 and set up a time to come by. Or if you would rather, you can just stop by during the Rabbis’ Open Office Hours which are listed below.

Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport Mondays 3:00 to 5:00 pmRabbi Gaylia R. Rooks Thursdays 10:45 am to 12:45 pmRabbi David Ariel-Joel Mondays 8 am to 10 am

Come by any of these times or call ahead if you want to make sure you won’t have to wait or to be sure the Rabbi is not on vacation.

Kabbalat HaTorah with Rabbi Gaylia R. RooksMondays at 7:00 pm

(optional dinner at 6:30 pm )

According to Jewish tradition, one of the last things the Holy One did before resting on Shabbat was to design the exact shape of each of the twenty-two letters of the Hebrew Alef-Bet.

“They are vessels carrying within the light of the Boundless One.”

I invite our members to join in a class that has brought great fulfillment to those who are already enrolled, and to me as well. Kabbalat HaTorah was originally conceived of as an adult B’nei Mitzvah class where students could choose to celebrate (or re-celebrate) becoming Bat or Bar Mitzvah as individuals or in groups, in a two to three year program, or three to five, or even longer.

Then, not surprisingly, some people were disappointed that this year there would not be an Adult Beginner’s Hebrew class. Several students who had begun Hebrew Alef in recent years but were unable to complete the class also were frustrated. And, as always, there was a handful of students interested in learning Jewish Mysticism, studying Kabbalah.

In an attempt to create a learning experience that could be all things to all people (or at least try to come as close as possible), Kabbalat HaTorah was created. Some of the members are learning the Alef-Bet for the first time; some are learning script; others are mastering prayers based on the letters, roots, and words we are studying. All of us are enjoying the opportunity to delve deeper into the sacred Hebrew letters and language. Students progress at their own pace based on their own background, goals, and interest.

Each class unlocks the mysteries of just one new letter with its

corresponding number, G!D Name, legends, mystical interpretations, and meditative powers. The curriculum is offered on multiple levels at the same time in each class with insights into Bible, prayer, Midrash, Jewish philosophy, and spirituality.

We invite you to join us on this journey of learning and sharing. It’s not too late; we have only studied six letters so far. Whether you would like to become Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Bat/Bar Kabbalah, dive in. The sacred Hebrew letters exist independently of ink and paper or even words. More than just signs and symbols for sounds, they are holy in and of themselves, gateways into deeper and deeper meanings.

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Sally YoungerTemple Administrator

The Temple officers and Board of Trustees wish each member of our congregation a happy new year as we begin 2013. As we celebrate the beginning of the secular calendar year, we are certain that this year will bring exciting changes to our community.

It is an honor to share a personal change and challenge. I have been invited to join the North American Board of Trustees for the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ). URJ is the parent organization for our congregation and we were a founding partner when URJ was established in the late 1800s. URJ works together with partner organizations such as the Hebrew Union College–Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC–JIR), Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR), Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ), Men of Reform Judaism (MRJ), North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY), Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism (RAC), and the Reform Israel Fund (ARZA). These are only a few of the URJ partners.

Under the leadership of URJ President Rabbi Rick Jacobs, these are historic times for URJ. The challenges we face as a congregation are also challenges for the URJ. Declining and aging populations, budget concerns, unaffiliated members of our community, programming and participation issues are common to both the URJ and our congregation. Both our congregation and the URJ have fewer staff positions and greater participation of lay leadership. Learning how to maintain our level of service and to continue to do more with less is a common concern for both our congregation and the URJ.

Participation on the North American Board of Trustees is an opportunity to offer input from The Temple to the national organization. At the same time, we can bring new ideas and suggestions from the URJ to The Temple. The need for change is evident and necessary. The well-being and nurturing of our community is paramount and this new challenge is an opportunity to be a part of the solution.

The North American Board of Trustees has been asked to be ambassadors for the URJ and to communicate information and initiatives. For example, the North American Board of Trustees of URJ has developed a task force to analyze and optimize the URJ staff, lay leaders, and interaction with congregations. The purpose of one plan is to connect congregations to each other and create a sense of community among congregations within a geographic area and to connect congregations to the URJ. These congregational connections will facilitate the sharing of common challenges, knowledge and best practices to help congregants, professionals, and lay congregational leaders realize that we are a part of a larger Reform movement.

We have opportunities to learn how to address concerns relevant to our members. We have incredible resources available to help us with the issues we share with other Reform congregations. Join us as we embark on the positive, vibrant and exciting changes in our congregations’ future.

THE TEMPLE Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom

5101 U.S. Highway 42 • Louisville, Kentucky 40241Phone (502) 423-1818 • FAX (502) 423-1835

www.templeaibs.orgRabbis:

Joe Rooks RapportGaylia R. RooksDavid Ariel-Joel

Rabbi Emeritus:Chester B. Diamond

Music Director Dr. Louis Bailey

The Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Center

Director: Alison RoemerAssistant: Gina Koestel

Administration:Sally K. Younger, Executive

DirectorJack Benjamin, EmeritusStaff:

Lark PhillipsCindy HytkenBecky KingTish MooneyCarole Rifkin

Building ManagementManager: Ted DavisMatthew GainesMike Asher

The Temple Religious SchoolPrincipal: Joyce EisemanAssistant: Nathalie AdlerEmeritus, Irv Goldstein

Susan Abramson LancasterTemple President

I have some wonderful news to report. First of all, we have a new Fund at Temple. The “David Ariel-Joel Adult Education Fund” was endowed anonymously and established to enhance The Temple’s ability to bring outstanding scholars and teachers to The Temple for the educational

benefit of its adult congregants. We will add this fund to the list of funds that accepts donations. Please consider this very worthwhile cause when considering what to donate to.

In addition, another anonymous donor paid for an organization called “Youth Build” to clear the Mishkan T’Fillah, our outdoor worship space. Once we level out the area and plant grass seed, we will be ready to consider the next phase of our overall landscape plan, which includes a continuation of the circular path and the Mitzvah Grove, an area where Bar/Bat Mitzvah children can plant trees in commemoration of their special day.

You may contact me at any time for information on purchasing bricks for the circular path or to make arrangements to plant a tree once the Mitzvah Grove is completed.

Welcome New Temple Members

Michael Gross Jessica Rosenstein

I wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year! We finished up 2012 with our annual dinner at Gilda’s Club. Thanks to everyone who helped. I also thank everyone who contributed to our Hanukkah fund. The donations were greatly appreciated.

We are starting our new year planning the Interfaith Coffee that will be held on February 4. We would appreciate donated, homemade baked good for this event. Bring your baked goods wrapped for freezing and marked “Interfaith.” Mercedes Nibur is in charge and can answer your questions. If you would like to host or just attend, please contact her. This is a wonderful event, and if you’ve never attended, you are missing a great opportunity to get to know our neighborhood church members and for them to get to know us. It helps to bring understanding to all of us.

We also will also be hosting a Game Day on January 27. Information will be forthcoming. Nancy Robenson is the chair of this event. She always does a great job and you will have a wonderful time if you attend.

Please mark your calendar for our Centennial Celebration which will be Friday night, March 15, and Saturday, March 16. Please attend services with us both days. Saturday, after services, we will have lunch, discussion groups, and a musical presentation. We hope all the ladies of Sisterhood will attend and support 100 years of Women of Reform Judaism.

Please continue to support our volunteer-run Gift Shop. We have many beautiful items for you to buy. Look for a coupon in the Bulletin. If you are interested in volunteering in the shop, please contact Siddy Rosenberg.


Marlene OrnsteinWRJ President

We are so lucky; we have just celebrated two new years’. I agree that our Jewish new year is more reflective than celebratory but that’s what January first is for. Looking back at the last year, we brought you something new, the Brotherhood Choir during Brotherhood Shabbat. I was greatly overwhelmed. The choir actually sounded and performed better than I expected. Now, for Passover, my goal is for the Brotherhood to bake and sell matzo to our congregation and community. My beautiful and extremely talented fiancé, Chef Debbie Richter, created an amazing recipe for matzo. Even Rabbi David said it was very good. This will be very similar to the Brotherhood making latkes. A group of Brotherhood members, along with some of our sons, will gather in The Temple’s kitchen, use the secret matzo recipe, create bonds, and provide a service to The Temple. My thoughts are that the proceeds from the sale of this matzo would go to support youth projects such as TiLTY and GUCI. If we are lucky to have a rabbi present, the matzo, although not kosher for Passover or any other holiday, will be made under rabbinic supervision. Look for the Brotherhood matzo announcement in a future Bulletin. We will be needing bakers and buyers.

B’shalom. Michael Friedman, Interim President

MRJ Calendar of Events

January 3, MRJ Poker Night, 7 pmJanuary 17, MRJ Game Night, 7 pm

WRJ January Coupon

After Hanukkah sale.

All Hanukkah items ($10 or more) will be 25% off

(excludes CDs, books, and cards).

Thank YouThank You to The Brotherhood, BSA Troop 30 Scouts and Ms. Eiseman for a fabulous Hanukkah evening. A special thanks to Jim Hytken for organizing the annual latke dinner.

WRJ Annual Interfaith Coffee Monday, February 4 9:30 am“The Divine Symphony: Midrash & Commentary on The Bible” presented by all our rabbis Please bring baked or bought “pick-up” sweets, wrapped for the freezer and labeled (contents and your name) to The Temple by January 28. Keep in mind that The Temple has a “nut awareness” policy due to nut allergies. Volunteers are needed on February 4 to help host as we welcome hundreds of our visiting friends. Please call if you can help. Mercedes Nibur, Chair, 228-1902

Coach Denny Crum DinnerCoach Crum led his U of L teams to two NCAA

Division 1 Basketball Championships and was elected into the NCAA Basketball Hall of Fame.

Join us on February 5 at 7 pm Dinner is $15 per personBusiness Meeting at 6:00 pm

followed by dinner at 7:00 pmIn the Levy Great Hall of the

Klein Center RSVP: 423-1818

Goldman Union Camp Institute It may be cold outside, but it is the perfect time to be making your child’s summer plans. Jewish camping is the single most significant thing you can do to build your child’s Jewish identity and Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) provides a summer for Reform Jewish kids like none other. GUCI has been a place of Judaism, fun and friendship for children across the Midwest for 50 years. Rabbi Rapport is there for the two-week “Aleph Session” every summer and it is one of the highlights of his year - seeing so many kids literally having the time of their life. The 2013 camp brochures were sent home with all religious school students in November. This year registration will be ONLINE ONLY at: guci.urjcamps.org/ Spaces at camp fill up quickly, so don’t delay in registering on the GUCI website to hold your child’s spot. Act now so you can give your child a precious gift that will last far beyond the summer months.


Scholarships for Jewish College Students

The Harry Isaac Shrader Scholarship Fund was established by The Temple with a bequest from Mr. Shrader who had a great interest in the education of Jewish students. This scholarship may be awarded for a maximum of four consecutive years to qualified applicants who meet the renewal eligibility requirements. The number and amount of scholarships will depend upon the funds available for awards.Eligibility:• Jewish faith• Enrolled to attend an accredited college, university,

junior college or community college• Seeking an undergraduate degree on a full-time basis• Demonstrate financial need• Award amount is up to $5,000 • Deadline to apply: March 15

The fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Louisville and applications can be downloaded from their website at: tinyurl.com/shrader2013

Contact person: Meredith ZahirovicCommunity Leadership Associate502.855.6971meredithz@cflouisville.orgwww.cflouisville.org

Joyce EisemanReligious School Principal

Dear Families,Our second semester of Religious School continues to

offer valuable learning experiences for your children. This month, we celebrate Tu B’Shevat – the new year for the trees. As Reform Jews, we look upon this holiday as the Jewish Earth Day and practice tikkun olam – our chance to repair the world.

On January 27, our 7th and 8th graders take another field trip, this time visiting Congregation Anshei Sfard. In addition, our only Religious School fundraiser begins, selling Barton’s Passover candy. Please watch for the order sheet to arrive home.

On Friday, February 8, join us as our 7th and 8th graders lead the entire congregation for a special service where the Torah is unrolled and many of our students read their bar and bat mitzvah “parshas.” Our annual “Matzah Ball Shabbat” dinner precedes the service.

Looking ahead - Purim is Sunday, February 24 and our 2nd and 3rd graders lead the fun service, which is followed by a dinner and party.

Helping You Raise Jewish ChildrenA class series for non-Jewish parents

Raising Jewish Children

January 27, 11 amUnderstanding Prayers and ServicesDiscuss the structure of prayer and how to lead family prayers at home. Learn how prayers in Judaism compare and contrast to Christian prayers. Led by Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks. All classes will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 in the Klein Center.

Baby sitting will be available upon request. Contact Rabbi David for more details 423-1818

If your child is a FIRST time camper, you may qualify for this scholarship:

One Happy Camper – Scholarships of up to $1,000 for Jewish Overnight Camp

Once again, Louisville Jewish campers can participate in the One Happy Camper program. In conjunction with Foundation for Jewish Camp, your children may be eligible for an incentive grant of up to $1,000 if your child has never before attended Jewish overnight camp program of 19 days or more. To qualify, your child must be registered for a Jewish overnight camp program that lasts 19 days or more at an approved camp. Approved camps are listed on www.onehappycamper.org, as well as application instructions. Children currently enrolled in a daily immersive Jewish experience, like a Jewish Day School, are not eligible for this program.

• Based on recent Temple policy changes, all contributions to Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds should be by check made payable to The Temple, designating a particular Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund, and not to a Rabbi personally.

• Donations intended for a specific Temple fund should be directed to the fund established for that program rather than a Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund.

• Rabbis’ Discretionary Funds may only be used for the following purposes:• Assisting families/individuals within the Jewish

community in financial need, except clergy members’ immediate and extended family

• Providing financial assistance to the youth of our congregation to encourage attendance at Jewish camps, trips to Israel, and youth group events

• Charitable contributions to tax exempt organizations for support for Jewish programming

• Charitable contributions to tax exempt organizations whose work focuses on social justice

• Charitable contributions to recognized Jewish and Israeli organizations on an international, national, or local basis

• Contributions to Temple programming or to supplement customary Temple Expenses, such as covering honorarium and expenses of guest speakers or educational programming

• Purchase of books, CDs, DVDs, and computers that become property of The Temple

• To ensure that the donors to Rabbi Discretionary Funds are entitled to appropriate deductions, that The Temple’s tax exemption is preserved, that contributions to the Discretionary Funds do not become taxable income to the Rabbis, and to comply with Temple policy, The Temple will audit each Rabbis’ Discretionary Fund on an annual basis. The audit will be performed in a manner that will not violate confidentiality or disclose any recipient of the funds.


Rabbi Discretionary Policy Change

TORA - Tikkun Olam Relief AccountTemple Members Helping Temple Members

Donation checks made out to “TORA” can be sent to The Temple and will be made available to our rabbis. Temple members who find themselves in a situation of financial hardship can confidentially ask any of our rabbis for assistance. We are one family – standing supporting one another.

Tu B’Shvat Seder - New Year of the TreesMonday, January 28 at 7:00 pm Klein Center (Levy Great Hall)

Celebrate this holiday of nature with a special mystical seder featuring the fruits of the tree, as well as wine and chocolate. Join Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks and the WRJ (Sisterhood) and take time to appreciate our gorgeous world and the Source of all life. Cost is $5 per person. RSVP to The Temple (423-1818) by January 23. The seder takes the place of regular Monday night Adult Ed classes.

Basic Judaism: Holidays with Rabbi Gaylia RooksThis six-week class begins Monday, January 7, and

meets on most Monday evenings at 8 pm for one hour (no class on January 21 or 28). The class has no fee and is open to anyone in the community - Jew or non-Jew - who is seeking a deeper understanding of Judaism and its holidays. Contact Rabbi Rooks at 502-212-2035 if you are a new student to The Temple’s Adult Education Program and would like to register.

Wednesday Torah StudyScattered Fragments: The Dead Sea Scrolls, The Cairo

Geniza, and the Impact of Biblical Archeology on the Torah Today

The class runs from 10:50 am - 11:55 am each Wednesday with Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport.

Each session stands alone and no registration is required. Check with The Temple office for room location.

Arnold Friedman, ChairCindy HytkenSiddy RosenbergKaren Waldman Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport

and you . . .

Submit your article or photo to:

Cindy Hytken, [email protected]

Bulletin Committee

Adult Education

Senior University

Senior University isn’t until April 18, but the planning is under way. Our next meeting is January 23 at 12:15 pm in the Fishman Library. Come share your ideas and help make the 2013 Senior University another big success. Have questions or need more information? Contact Rabbi Gaylia Rooks at 212-2035.


Jewish Film Festival

Kids Against HungerJoin Rabbi David Monday, January 21, at 6:00 pm

in The Temple kitchen for a wonderful way to celebrate the ideas of Martin Luther King. We will be preparing food and coordinating with “ Kids Against Hunger” and the AIDS Interfaith Ministries

The mission of Kids Against Hunger, a humanitarian food-aid organization, is to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and to feed starving children throughout the world. Kids Against Hunger is not affiliated with or restricted to a particular religious group and does not discriminate on any basis when distributing its meals.

Please RSVP to Rabbi David or Becky King at 423-1818. This is a great family event. If you are unable to volunteer your time, please consider a monetary donation.

For only $1.50, 6 meals can be packaged through this

organization.

15th Annual Jewish Film Festival Three films from The Ma’ale School of Television, Film and the Arts in Jerusalem. Sponsored by The Temple BrotherhoodMonday, February 18, 7 pm The Temple’s Waller ChapelFree - Followed by a dessert reception provided by the Louisville Jewish Film Committee and The Temple.(A Vaad approved option will be available upon advanced request.)Barriers

Uri and 2 soldiers under his command are manning a checkpoint in the territories. Two women from the “Watch” organization interfere with their work. He is ordered to close the checkpoint due to a bomb threat.

The DivideKobi has joined the army despite his parent’s opposition. He returns home for Shabbat before he is given the award for Outstanding Soldier and discovers that an order has been given for his family’s eviction.

Stand Up Dudi is learning in a yeshiva to become a teacher. His wife doesn’t know he spends most of his time trying to be a stand-up comic. His friends find out and he is scared his wife will discover his secret.

Other Film Festival Showings Prices: $8.50 in advance, $10 at the door, $6 student unless

otherwise stated. On the day of the show, tickets will be available one hour prior to the film at the venue. Tickets to all films are available online at jewishlouisville.org/filmfestival, by phone at 502-459-0660 or in person at the JCC (3600 Dutchmans Lane).

My Best Enemy Saturday Feb. 9, 7:30 pm, Village 8 Theatres

A Bottle in the Gaza SeaSunday Feb. 10, 2:30 pmFree admission-Call for a ticket to assure admittance To view the museum prior to the film $2Muhammad Ali Center144 N. 6th St. 40202

The Flat Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres

Remembrance Wednesday, Feb. 13, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres

Kaddish for a Friend Saturday. Feb. 16, 7:30 pm, Village 8 Theatres

Hava Nagila and LostTribe Klezmer BandSunday, February 17, 4 pmAdath Jeshurun, $22 Adult, $8 Students

Wilfrid Israel & Follow Me: The Yoni Netanyahu StoryWed. Feb. 20, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres

My AustraliaThursday, Feb. 21, 7 pm, Village 8 Theatres

Our very special guests for The Temple’s annual MLK commemorative service will be the Greater Bethel Temple Pastor’s Choir with Suffragan Bishop Eugene Stewart, pastor, and Director of Worship, Tiffiany Collier. They will be performing songs to celebrate the life and work of Dr. King. Greater Bethel Temple is located in the former home of Adath Israel on Third Street in Old Louisville. We are thrilled to have them perform as part of our tribute to Dr. King. Our own volunteer choir, Shir Chadash, will also be performing the liturgical music of the Shabbat service that evening. We invite you to join us and welcome our guests for what will be a wonderful and memorable event. A special Oneg Shabbat will follow the service.

Social Action

MLK ShabbatFriday, January 18, 7:00 pm


Hanukkah Palooza 2012

A Hanukkah play was performed by Sunday School children.

The Brotherhood hosted one of the largest crowds in recent years.

Dylan Breier lighting candles

Shopping at the WRJ Gift shop for Hanukkah during Sunday School

Enjoying Hanukkah parties with latkes Hanukkah music with Ludmilla Gotlib and Ellen Shaikun during Sunday School

Celebrating Hanukkah during Sunday School

Rabbi Rapport and Troop 30 leader Dan SturtzelJim and Cindy Hytken, Jim is the lead organizer of the dinner. BSA Troop 30 Scouts

The latke fryers, David Shapero, Mark Pennington and Bob Keisler

Brooke Schumacher making crafts

Sunday School

Shopping

Games

Food

Crafts

Music

& Learning

The Annual Brotherhood Hanukkah Dinner

Menorah lighting on the stage.


Snapshots & Mazel Tov The Volunteer Appreciation Reception

Historical Marker at Brandeis Home

left: Carol Penner, Irene Zahler, Susan Wateman

Please meet Sadie Julia Golden & Rebecca Isobel Golden, beautiful identical twin daughters born to Micah and Matt Golden on Shabbat, December 1, 2012 at Norton Suburban Hospital.

The proud grandparents are Angeline & Joe Golden and Rhoda & Glenn Daniels, all of Louisville.

Ethan Joseph Amlin, the new grandson of Carol and David Adamkin, was born on November 24. Proud parents are Michelle and Tommie Amlin.

left: Carol Penner Irene Zahler Susan Wateman

Jo Anne Abraham, John Ornstein, Shirley Spero Michael Friedman, Rabbi David

Marlene Ornstein, Gail Herman, Susan Allen, and seated, Susan Abramson Lancaster

Rabbi Rooks and Deb Aubespin

M a z e l To v

The 7th and 8th grade students making paper whites for nursing home residents. Elsie Ballew, Bettye Rosenberg, Allan Handmaker and

Sam Rosenberg at a recent Chauvurat Shalom on Thursday.

Andrew Segal withRabbi Joe Rapport

Thanks to a combination of efforts by Temple members, there is now a historical marker designating the boyhood home of former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis on Broadway.

When U of L student Andrew Segal found out about the home while on a 2010 Kesher Kentucky Jewish Louisville tour, tour guide Allan Steinberg lamented that the building did not have a marker. Segal said he would champion an effort to get a historical marker for the home.

His work spanned three years and included navigating the historical marker approval process with various state agencies, raising $2,300 to pay for the marker and rallying community support. Segal, a sophomore at duPont Manual when he started the project, said his mother, Joanne Weeter, and Steinberg helped him immensely.

Rabbi Joe Rooks Rapport provided support for the project and attended the blessing of dedication as the marker was unveiled.


January


MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SHABBAT

13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20 21 22 23 24 25 26

27 28 29 30 31 February 1 February 2

Shabbat B’shalachTorah Study 9:00 amShabbat Services 10:30 am

Rabbis Shabbat Dinner 6:00 pm Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pmClassical Founders Day & Scout Shabbat Service 7:00 pmOneg Shabbat 8:00 pm

Shabbat BoTorah Study 9:00 amShabbat Services 10:30 am

Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pmMLK Shabbat Service 7:00 pmOneg Shabbat 8:00 pm

Shabbat Va-eiraTorah Study 9:00 amShabbat Services 10:30 am

Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pmJCL Shabbat Service 7:00 pmOneg Shabbat 8:00 pm

Minyan 7:30 amAdult Education 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Chavurat Shalom 12 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pm

Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon 1-6:00 pm BSA Troop 30 7:00 pmMRJ Game Night 7:00 pm

Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noonFarmers Market 1-6:00 pmBoard of Trustees 7:00 pm

Minyan 7:30 am

Martin Luther King, Jr.HolidayTemple offi ce closed

Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noonB’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pm

Temple Scholars 9:30 am - 12:00 noon B’nei Mitzvah Class 3:15 - 4:15 pmHebrew School 4:30 to 6:00 pmWRJ Board meeting 6:30 pm

Executive Committee Mtg. 5:45 pm

Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noonB’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pmReel Theology (Movie) 7 pm

December 30 December 30 January 1 January 2 January 3 `January 4 January 5

Temple Scholars 9:30 am - 12:00 pm B’nei Mitzvah Class 3:15 - 4:15 pmHebrew School 4:30 to 6:00 pm

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

SUNDAY

Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noonB’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pmBlankets and Blessings 12:30 to 1:30 pm

Minyan 7:30 amAdult Education 7:00 pm 8:00 pm


Shabbat Yitro Torah Study 9:00 amShabbat Services 10:30 am

Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pmAlef Shabbat Service 7:00 pmOneg Shabbat 8:00 pm

Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pm

Minyan 7:30 amTu B’Shvat Seder 7:00 pm

Religious School 9:30 am to 12:00 noonRaising Jewish Children 11 am to 12 noonB’nei Mitzvah Class 12:30 pm


Shabbat Shemot Torah Study 9:00 amShabbat Services 10:30 am

Yahrzeit Service 6:30 pmShabbat Service 7:00 pmOneg Shabbat 8:00 pm

Chavurat Shalom 12:00 noon Farmers Market 1-6:00 pmMRJ Poker Night 7:00 pm

Adult Education does not meet

Happy New YearTemple offi ce closed

Religious School Winter Break No school

Temple Scholars does not meetB’nei Mitzvah Class Winter Break no meetingHebrew School Winter Break no meeting

Rabbis’ Shabbat DinnerJanuary 25 - 6:00 pm

Join Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks and Temple members of all ages in celebration of Shabbat in a community style meal in the Klein Center (Levy Great Hall). Chef Debbie Richter will be preparing a special delectable Shabbos chicken dinner. A vegetarian option is available when you make your reservation. Call The Temple at 423-1818 no later than Wednesday, January 23 to reserve your meal. $10 per person ($5 age 5-13). All checks should be payable to The Temple.

Chavurat Shalom Thursdays at The TempleLunch at 12 noon Program at 1 pm

RSVP: 423-1818 Lunch only $5


Around Temple

January 3 Celebrate the New Year with Bingo GamesJanuary 10 Chaplain Dale McAbee, Wisdom for the NewYear Living Life Fully & GratefullyJanuary 17 Classical Hour with Nada LoufiJanuary 24 Current Events with Matt Goldberg, JCL January 31 Rabbi Gaylia Rooks, Jews of Ethiopia

Chavurat Shalom is a community wide program for all syngogues and unaffiliates. The program is generously funded by: JCL, NCJW, Jewish Community Excellence Grant from Jewish Hospital Healthcare, The Temple Brotherhood and Sisterhood and many other generous donors.

Sunday Night at the Movies...“Reel” Theology with Rabbi Gaylia R. Rooks

Sunday, January 207 pm (Waller Chapel)

God Is Great and I’m NotA French romantic comedy directed by Pascale Bailly

starring Audrey Tautou (Michèle) and Edouard Baer (François), released in 2001, following Tautou’s international success in Amélie. Michèle is a 20-year-old tornado. Overloaded with passion and personality, she seeks a way to channel her spirituality into an identity. Buddhism works. So does Judaism, when she falls for François, a secular Jewish veterinarian. Her insistence

that François prove his religious faith to her by observing Shabbat and obeying other rules causes him a lot of grief, but he adoringly complies. The film follows Michèle over a three-year period via the impulsive and always poetic exclamations she writes in her diary. The film shows how her aggressive attitude towards her family, François, and all those she holds dear can sometimes alienate them.

Special Erev Shabbat Services7:00 pm

January 11 - JCL Shabbat“The Jewish Community of Louisville ”Our guest speaker, Stu Silberman, is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Jewish Community of Louisville. He, his wife, Alison, and his two daughters, Skylar and Rachel, are members of The Temple.

January 18 - MLK Shabbat (see front cover)

January 25 - Founders’ Day and Scout SabbathJoin us as we commemorate the 1843 Charter of The Temple with a Reform Service led from the beloved Sinai Edition of the Union Prayer Book, as we also honor The Temple’s Boy Scouts of America Troop 30 in conjunction with the National Observance of Scout Sabbath.

February 1 - Alef: A Service of Holiness and Renewal “Wings of Love, Soul of Fire”In February our thoughts turn to love – which can mean immensely different things to different people. All ages are welcome to join us in the Waller Chapel for a contemporary service with guitar and special music on the first Shabbat of the month.

Use the Kroger Card for Money Back to The Temple“Now that the holidays are over, Reward yourself.

Make choices easier. Just go to Kroger with your Gift Card and replenish your pantry. Also pick up all your pharmaceutical needs for the flu season, etc.

Last month, your participation earned $ 375 for the Temple.

Thank you Corinne Bergwerk

SAVE THE DATE February 11 Fund Raising Dinner at Village Anchor

We need 100 patrons to eat dinner at the Village Anchor to receive a percentage of the dinner proceeds.

Please get together groups to eat together at the Village Anchor before Adult Education, after work or during the evening on Monday, February 11.

This is an easy, fun and yummy way to bring some dollars to the Temple’s Budget.

Village Anchor, 11507 Park Road Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 708-1850 www.villageanchor.com SPREAD THE WORD…….SHARE THE NEWS

Pillars of The Temple

“LIBRARIAN PAR EXCELLENCE”

LEO LOEB

Across the years, The Temple library has been a model for other congregations and, unquestionably, it was Leo Loeb who made it so. When it comes to our library, he was the main man for over two decades -- the quintessential librarian. He saw to it that all books were properly

covered, labeled and indexed. He was purchaser, categorizer, displayer and even built special shadow boxes to exhibit some of the unique and unusual tomes. When the new administrative wing of The Temple was completed, with its improved home for the library, Loeb was its prime mover. He literally moved the entire collection of volumes into its expanded space. Nothing was too much for him to handle! For those who helped him catalogue and classify our extraordinary collection of Judaica, he was so efficient in his preparation for the work which he assigned them, they were able to complete their tasks in no time! While the undertakings were great and the volunteers few, those who worked for Loeb described him as the best boss they ever had -- they loved him! According to Rabbi Rooks, “His fastidious nature and organizational skills helped to create our beautiful library that is unequaled anywhere around.” Had Leo Loeb served our congregation exclusively in the capacity of librarian, it would have been more than enough to claim him as a pillar of The Temple. Yet, however consuming of his time was his library work, he was always ready to do more. When The Temple archives needed stands to properly display many of the significant pieces of memorabilia -- such as the heavy marble tablets from the former Brith Sholom building -- he built them. When the children needed risers to participate on the bima, he built them as well. But even more valuable than those things that required his technical skills were the lessons of life that he taught us. You see, his commitment to faith was profound and lifelong learning was his passion. Any way that he could contribute to either was a goal which he was determined to fulfill. In the process, he taught us to care for and help others, to give and to share, to build and to plant, and to add beauty to our lives, as he did especially for Rabbi Gaylia, by bringing her lovely dahlias from his garden each week, for her to enjoy. Leo Loeb often told his children, “You have to do what you want, you have to make your life happy.” It is a simple philosophy by which to live, as he did -- for what he wanted was the best for others, and what made him happy was a life devoted to family and congregation, founded upon kindness and compassion, and rich with the opportunity to expand one’s horizons with knowledge and learning. These are things he did exceedingly well and by which we have all been blessed.


A Time To Remember

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Rabbi Chester B. Diamond

Shemot, Exodus 1:1-6:1 January 5• The new king of Egypt makes slaves of

the Children of Israel and orders all baby boys to be drowned in the Nile River.

• Moses’ mother places him in a basket on the Nile, where he is found by the daughter of Pharaoh and raised in Pharaoh’s house.

• Moses flees to Midian after killing an Egyptian.

• God calls Moses from a burning bush and commissions him to free the Israelites from Egypt.

Va-eira, Exodus 6:2-9:35 January 12• God instructs Moses and Aaron to

deliver the Israelites from the land of Egypt.

• Moses and Aaron perform a miracle with a snake and relate to Pharaoh God’s message to let the Israelites leave Egypt.

• The first seven plagues occur, but each time God hardens Pharaoh’s heart, and Pharaoh rescinds each offer to let the Israelites go.

Bo, Exodus 10:1-13:16 January 19• God sends the plagues of locusts and

darkness upon Egypt. Pharaoh still does not let the Israelites leave Egypt.

• God commands Moses and Aaron regarding the Passover festival.

• God enacts the final plague, striking down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt. Pharaoh finally allows the Israelites to leave.

B’shalach, Exodus 13:17-17:16 January 26• The Children of Israel escape across

the Sea of Reeds from Pharaoh and his army.

• Moses and the Israelites sing a song praising Adonai.

• The people complain about no water. Moses hits a rock with his rod and brings forth water.


David Ariel-Joel Adult Education FundIN HONOR OF:Toni Goldman’s Special Birthday Wednesday Maj Jongg GirlsSiddy Rosenberg Rabbi David and Yaala Ariel-Joel

Adopt-A-FamilyIN MEMORY OF:Abe Davidson Elizabeth BennettWilliam Katz Sidney Katz

Cemetery Beautifi cation FundIN HONOR OF:IN MEMORY OF:Elmer Jaspan Henry and Barbara AltmanAnn RothStephen Moseson Louis and Margaret Moseson

Chavurat ShalomIN MEMORY OF:Julius Fabricant Barbara FabricantAnn Roth Jim and Cindy Hytken Joy Hytken Weinberg

Diamond Religious School Education FundIN MEMORY OF:Lucille Natale Marlene OrnsteinIN HONOR OF:Spencer Geer’s Bar Mitzvah Betty Bronner

Endowed Bricks for Landscape ProjectDONATIONS FOR BRICKS:IN HONOR OF:Marlene Weisberg’s 80th birthday Your Friends Endowment FundIN HONOR OF:Speedy Recovery Sally Younger Noretta Rosenthal Toni Goldman’s Special Birthday Carolyn and Lee Grossman

IN MEMORY OF:Elmer Jaspan William StoneSpencer Kleinman Lois FlarsheimLouis Glazer Elaine FrankJames Mellman

Louis, Evelyn & Markham Levy Audio and Visual Arts FundIN MEMORY OF:Allan BakerAnn RothStanley Benovitz Louis and Wilma Levy

Martin and Ginger Lewis Lecture FundIN HONOR OF:Speedy Recovery Shelly Zegart Norma Jean Seidman

Mazon FundGenerous Donation from Mark and Laura RothsteinIN MEMORY OF:Martin Kasdan Gladys and Sonny BassSarah WeintraubBenjamin Weintraub Elsie BallewRose Goldstein Mickey and Mercedes Nibur

Rose Lee and Brooks Morris Tree FundIN MEMORY OF:Allan Baker Mark and Nanette SilversteinElmer Jaspan Michael and Margie KommorAnn Roth Raema Green

Prayer Book FundIN MEMORY OF:Shirley Klein Sotsky Marvin SotskySelma Smith Jeffrey and Karen WeissLeon Feitelson Jerry and Maxine Bizer

Prayer Book EndowedIN MEMORY OF:Hannah Bloom Richard and Marsha Segal Sandi and Marc Weiss Shelly Benovitz Eleanor SchwartzElaine Marks Gary and Jill Fuchs

Rabbis’ Discretionary FundsIN HONOR OF:Andrew and Lisa Englander’s marriage Sharon and Bruce GoodmanJack Shapero’s birthday Ken Shapero and Dianne Aprile

Lucille Natale Alan and Janice GlaubingerHannah Bloom The Glenview Trust CompanyDavid H. Weiss Ken and Shelley Zegart

General BudgetGenerous Donation from Michael and Barbara FureyIN HONOR OF:Speedy Recovery Betty Younger Helene Ruth JudahDr. Daniel and Carol Penner Michael and Barbara FureySpeedy Recovery Jerry FineRichard Segal’s 75th birthday Lillian LevyIN MEMORY OF:Elmer Jaspan Stephen Evans Irwin WatermanLynn Goddy S.P. Auerbach Pat Golde and Shelley DowellJoseph T. Jacobs Shirley Ann JacobsMel Golde Jo Anne GoldeAllan Baker Maxine and David RoubenSarah Schneider Marlene WeisbergEvelyn Simon Larry SimonIrvin Glazer Shirley Ann Jacobs

Albert and Betty Hess G.U.C.I. Camp FundIN HONOR OF: Betty and Don Cahall’s Birthdays Sonia HessIN MEMORY OF:Charlotte Stern Bonnie BizerDolly Sturman Sonia HessLucille Natale Gail and Harold HermanEmanuel Weinstock Stuart and Nancy Robenson

Fund for the HomelessIN HONOR OF:Speedy Recovery Gary Biggs Shirley Jean KozloveGenerous Donation from Alan and Carol Leibson in honor of their anniversary

Generous Donation to the Temple Funds


Speedy Recovery Elaine Glogower Bernice and Penny BrillIN MEMORY OF:Melvin Bellman Bill and Evelyn SabesHenry Darnell Michael and Linda DarnellLynn GoddyElmer Jaspan Debbie and David Perellis Elaine SaagSelma Liebman Gladys and Sonny BassLeon Younger Bessie YoungerCharles Goodman Bruce and Sharon GoodmanWilliam Wenneker Leslie and Genie AbersonAnita GoldbergSarah Schneider David and Dale HymanHenry Bronner Betty Jane BronnerHenry Sabes Bill and Evelyn SabesAnna Lyalin Felix Lyalin

Don and Ann Roth Fund for the ArchivesIN MEMORY OF:Ann Roth Siddy Rosenberg James Hertzman Harold and Gail Herman Jim and Janice Joslin Gerald and Benita Berman Sandra and Marc Weiss Dr. Ken and Shelly Zegart Helene Ruth Judah WRJ Irvin and Daisy Goldstein Roberta Parris Royal Coach Friends and NeighborsPhyllis Berg Shirley SperoAllan Baker Helene Ruth JudahPaul Suzan Annette Liebman

Happy and Irv Shaw Holocaust Memorial FundIN MEMORY OF:Gloria LederFlorence Scheer Irving and Happy Shaw

Temple Beautifi cation FundIN HONOR OF:Jim Karp’s Special Birthday Margie Baker

Temple Trager Early Childhood Education Fund IN HONOR OF:Elsie Ballew’s 95th birthday LaVerne OntellIN MEMORY OF:Lucille Natale Joan and Mark Epstein

Tikkun Olam Relief Account (TORA) IN HONOR OF:Bernie Sweet’s Special Birthday Ellen and Bruce PrizantKaren Berg’s Chairmanship of the Worship and Ritual Committee and service to the Executive Committee Barbara FabricantIN MEMORY OF:Peggy Greenwald Brooke Greenwald Cohen Ellen and Bruce Prizant Maude Fliegelman Lucille Natale Siddy Rosenberg WRJBlanche Eiferman Siddy Rosenberg Altar Flowers FundIN MEMORY OF:IN HONOR OF:Speedy Recovery Marcia Schuster Helene Ruth Judah

WRJ Oneg Shabbat FundIN MEMORY OF:Ann Roth Barbara Fabricant

These Generous Donations were accepted as of November 30, 2012

In MemoriamThe Congregation extends its

sincere condolonces to the families of:

Lucille Natale

Lawrence E. Lynch

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