Temple Times

THE TEMPLE A Monthly Newsletter of The Temple -Tifereth Israel, Cleveland and Beachwood, Ohio

JULY 2012 TIMMUZ - AV 5772

TIMES

Cantor Kathryn Wolfe Sebo

IN CONCERT

ONE WORD...SPECTACULAR!

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 162ND ANNUAL MEETING

Bruce Goodman, outgoing president and Jeanne Tobin, incoming president

Sheila & Kevin Margolis, Annual Meeting Co-chairs, with children Brian and Kaitlyn

L to R: SheRa Shields, Faith Schaffer and Becky Combest, award winners

WORSHIP & HOLIDAY

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SHABBAT WORSHIP Kabbalat Shabbat Services are held at 6:00 p.m. at The Temple, Beachwood unless otherwise noted

FRIDAY, JULY 6 / 16 TAMMUZ Torah Portion: Balak, Numbers 22:2-25:9

FRIDAY, JULY 13 / 23 TAMMUZ Torah Portion: Pinchas, Numbers 25:10-30:1 THANK GOD IT’S SHABBAT (TGIS) AT 7:30 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 20 / 1 AV Torah Portion: Matot/Massei, Numbers 30:2-36:13 ROCK MY SOUL SHABBAT AT 7:00 PM

FRIDAY, JULY 27 / 8 AV Torah Portion: Devarim, Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22

Rock My Soul Shabbat Under the Stars!

FRIDAY, JULY 20 7:00 PM

Join us as we continue the tradition of this popular summer service.

Don’t forget to bring a blanket or lawn chairs for the outdoor service so you’ll be comfortable.

An Oneg will follow.

In case of rain, service will be in the Social Hall.

*If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month please join us on this Shabbat to be called to the bima for a special blessing!

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PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO TORAH STUDY IN JULY & AUGUST.

HAPPY NEW “FISCAL” YEAR! A letter From Executive Director, Bob Allenick Dear Congregants, July 1st marks the beginning of The Temple’s new fiscal year – so welcome back to our members for another year of learning, worship, song, fun, and sharing of the holidays and traditions that make The Temple our strong and vibrant congregational home.

As a reminder, Temple membership – automatically renews from one fiscal year to the next. You will be receiving your first billing invoice of the new fiscal year early in July. You will also find a “Membership Commitment/Payment Options Form” enclosed with the envelope. If you do not plan to pay your full dues commitment in July, we ask that you return the form to let us know how and when you’ll be paying your dues commitment over the course of the year. Returning the form (or full payment in July) also facilitates our processing of your High Holy Day tickets.

We know that you count on us – and The Temple counts on your support as well. Your membership commitment allows us to provide the Clergy, staffing, and building support that makes it possible for us to offer you quality and innovative Judaic programs, education services and events. So, please communicate with us, and we will do likewise. We are here to serve you and join with you in our rich community life - so don’t hesitate to contact us with any suggestions, questions or concerns.

If you decide to leave The Temple for any reason, you must notify us in writing or by contacting me at 216-455-1700 or Membership Director, Allison Shippy at 216-455-1703 so that we can properly process your resignation and remove you from our billing system. We will also be very interested in learning about your reasons for leaving.

Looking forward to a wonderful summer and a successful fiscal year.

With warmest regards, Bob

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Thank God It’s Shabbat!

Friday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Wine & Cheese Oneg will follow

TGIS is a spiritual and engaging service that celebrates our temple community through joy, spirit, and ruach!

RSVP for free children’s programming (ages 3+) to rross@ttti.org Note: The 6:00 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat service will be held as usual.

MAZEL TOV TO OUR BAT MITZVAH ALL ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE SHABBAT SERVICE AS WE WELCOME THIS BAT MITZVAH

Samantha Salkin Daughter of Corey and Brett Salkin Saturday, July 14 at 11:00 a.m.

The Temple, Beachwood

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FROM THE RABBI’S STUDY A favorite New Yorker cartoon featured a synagogue it called “Temple Sha’arei Shamayim,” i.e., “Gates of Heaven.” Hanging over the sign identifying the congregation was a temporary one that read, “Closed for the Summer.”

The suggestion that God, like most religious schools, takes the summer off, strikes me as funny and incongruous. Where, I wonder, would God go on vacation? California’s Heavenly Valley? And what would God do for recreation? Perhaps golf, since there are 18 holes, and it surely is not coincidental that eighteen is the Hebrew numerical value of chai, or “life.” Still, keep in mind the advice attributed to Arnold Palmer: What should a golfer do if caught in a thunderstorm? Hold up a #1 iron. Even God can’t hit a #1 iron!”

While I doubt the cartoonist knew it, an ancient rabbinic text tells us, “While the gates of prayer are sometimes open and sometimes closed, the gates of repentance are always open.” Another adds, “The gates of tears are never closed.” These texts suggest, I think, that while routine prayers may not always be well-timed, prayers motivated by a profound desire to become a better person or that emerge from a broken heart, are always timely.

Likewise, while some synagogue programs operate only during the school year, most, in fact, are ongoing. We still have services every Shabbat, including Rock My Soul Shabbat outdoors and TGIS (Thank God It’s Shabbat). Adult learning programs happen throughout the summer. Ganon Gil Preschool summer camp programs and our weekly Tot Shabbat go on.

Our phenomenal library remains open, as does the Maltz Museum, where an important selection of our priceless Judaica holdings are displayed in The Temple – Tifereth Israel Gallery. Clergy are available for life cycle events, counseling, and support. Our website is enriched with weekly divrei torah. And a congregational trip to Israel goes forth. To the extent that the cessation of school year programs frees up time, the vacuum is filled to overflowing with preparations for programs that will resume in September. I don’t know about Temple Sha’arei Shamayim, but The Temple-Tifereth Israel is very much open and alive all summer. Please participate!

Summer is also a good time to begin reflecting on the year that began with Rosh Hashanah last fall, in preparation for the high holy days to come, and to ask ourselves fundamental questions. How well have I done this year in living in accord with my values? Have I contributed to the lives of others in substantive ways? Have I shared my blessings as generously as I can? Have I expressed my love and gratitude, often and deeply, to those who deserve them? Have I stayed in touch with people who mean a lot to me? Have I worked to advance, if only in a small way, the survival and wellbeing of the Jewish People, the Jewish heritage, and the Jewish State?

Looking ahead, what is my foremost goal for self-improvement for next year? Which of my lesser qualities ought I to focus on diminishing and which of my better ones should I try to develop further? How can I achieve a healthier balance between self and others, between work and family, between taking and giving? What relationships should I try to repair? What might I do to add more meaning and purpose to my life? How can I leave the world better for my having lived?

Such questions aren’t easy, but the answers can be life-changing. I wish you a summer of rest, reflection and renewal.

L’shalom u’veracha – In peace and blessing, Rabbi Richard A. Block

TEMPLE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

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TEMPLE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

REGISTRATION FOR 2012-13 PROGRAMS EDUCATION PROGRAMS BEGIN: Shabbaton: Shabbatots – Sixth Grade on Saturday, September 8 Temple Religious School: Kindergarten – Seventh Grade on Sunday, September 9 Chai School: Seventh – Twelfth Grades on Monday, September 10 To learn more and to register, go to the temple website at www.ttti.org. Touch the Education tab and choose “Religious School and Shabbaton.” You will be guided through the registration procedure and with a click of your mouse to the place where the registration forms reside!

Please remember that in order to complete your registration you must: Submit the completed registration form(s) AND open, complete and submit the fee form (a tab labeled “Tzedakah/Dues/Fees” in the area where the forms reside) It really helps us, when you get your registration in early, and some classes do fill up.

You can always call us in the Education Office for help or with questions. 216-831-3233.

NEW HEBREW APPROACH The Hebrew language and the study of Hebrew continue to be binding elements for Jews worldwide. There are values and ideals that can only be expressed through the Hebrew language, prayer in Hebrew is unique to the Jewish people and resonates through time, Hebrew as a spoken language is contemporary, yet difficult to learn in limited religious school hours.

For one hundred years supplementary schools have contemplated how best to allocate time to the education of students.

Questions regarding Hebrew continue to include: • What should be the goal of teaching Hebrew in a congregational school?

• Which aspects of Hebrew (e.g., prayer, textual, conversational, or value-based isolated vocabulary) should be the focus?

• What are the most "efficient" ways of teaching decoding (reading)?

• Should Hebrew be a separate subject, or integrated with other Judaic content?

• What works? What could work?

As a serious Jewish educator and lover of Hebrew, I have continually grappled with this issue. Indeed, unsatisfied with the options offered, I created and wrote an entire curriculum currently published by the Union of Reform Judaism Press, and being used by over one hundred Reform and Conservative congregations.

However, times and needs change and develop. This year at The Temple we will be embarking on a new approach to our Jewish Studies and Hebrew program that will allow us to better engage students and families in Jewish Learning and Living and to continue our high expectations for Hebrew preparedness. We have been very successful, and nationally acclaimed, for our TPR (Total Physical Response) Hebrew program these last few years. This approach (which we use in Kindergarten through grade six) allows for natural language acquisition by letting children hear and respond to Hebrew commands, eventually blending ritual Hebrew vocabulary into the program. This readies students for reading (decoding) in a natural and fun way in addition to familiarizing them with Hebrew as a spoken language.

Beginning in September, we will be emphasizing TPR for grades 3 & 4, while also devoting more class room time to discussion of the meaning behind liturgy and ritual. We will delay the emphasis on decoding (reading) until 5th and 6th grades, when we believe students will be highly motivated to learn. Reading groups will be smaller in grades 5 & 6 with more teachers dedicated to those Hebrew classes. We have found that students at this grade level can learn to decode quickly when prepared.

The education faculty and staff and the temple clergy have spent months in discussion about these developments and we are excited to move forward. The new program will take a few years to phase in, but this year the 3rd and 4th graders will see the differences in their programs.

To learn more about what Religious School will look like for our 3rd and 4th graders this year parents are invited to attend one of two meetings – Sunday, July 29 at 10:30 am or Wednesday, August 1 at 7:00 pm. Both meetings will be held at The Temple, Beachwood. Please RSVP to Ann Hudec at 216-831-3233 ext. 111 or at ahudec@ttti.org.

– Cheri Ellowitz, Director of Education

THE TEMPLE

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The Temple-Tifereth Israel’s

Congregational Picnic Friday, August 31 at The Temple, Beachwood 5:00 p.m. - Family activities and games 6:00 p.m. - Shabbat picnic dinner 7:00 p.m. - Rock My Soul Shabbat Some of our games & activities include: Bubble-blowing contest, Jewish Art Project, Balloons by Paul Gerber & Facepainting Dinner cost: Adults $10 each; Children $5 each For dinner reservations, call Allison at 216-455-1703 or email ashippy@ttti.org.

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PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE NO 6:00 PM KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE

THE TEMPLE MUSEUM OF RELIGIOUS ART BY SUE KOLETSKY, DIRECTOR

The Olympics Games in Israel Stamps Over the years, Israel has issued 10 stamps to honor the Olympic Games. This year will mark the 60th anniversary of Israel’s participation in the games beginning with the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

In 2004 Gal Friedman won Israel’s first Olympic Gold Metal in Sailing. Israel issued a Gal Friedman Athens 2004 Olympic Winner Sheet to commemorate his achievement.

This stamp exhibit also commemorates Shaker Heights native David Berger and 10 other Israeli athletes and coaches who were murdered by the Black September at the Munich Olympics in 1972 – 40 years ago.

The special Memorial Issues and stamps in the exhibit, from several countries, were created in memory of the eleven Israeli athletes and coaches who died in Munich and feature a portrait of each individual and a statement, “The 1972 Olympics in Munich was the scene of the greatest tragedy in the history of 20th century sporting competition. It left a black mark on the Olympic flag. Eleven Israeli sportsman, coaches and referees were murdered by Palestinian terrorists who violated the atmosphere of the Games.”

David Berger graduated Shaker Heights High School in 1962 and attended Tulane University where he won the NCAA Weightlifting title and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. As a student athlete, he achieved a MBA and a Doctor of Law degree from Columbia University. In the 1970s he immigrated to Israel, won a Silver Medal at the 1971 Asian Games and made the 1972 Olympic team. David, age 28, competed on September 2, 1972.

The David Berger National Memorial, created by Cleveland sculptor David E. Davis, is located at the entrance of the Mandel Jewish Community Center, on our campus, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior as a National Historic Landmark.

In 2006, David’s parents, Dr. Benjamin and Dorothy Berger donated postal materials to The Temple Museum that honored their son and his teammates.

This exhibition was curated by Dr. Arthur Newman.

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The 2011-12 Annual Appeal...

Honoring a M ment in our Lives It’s hard to find the words to say thank you. Thank you to The Temple families whose support and generosity of spirit helped us once again reach our goal! Thank you to The Temple members, young and old, who sent us a collection of narratives (pages 8 & 9) which will serve to strengthen our link between the past and the future of The Temple. Thank you to our amazing committee whose tremendous effort culminated in this success.

Thank you for making The Temple and The Annual Appeal a priority. Thank you for helping to ensure The Temple will maintain the high levels of religious, cultural, educational, life cycle and social programs that our congregants have come to appreciate and expect. And of course, Thank you for allowing the Temple to continue its long-standing policy of never turning away a member as a result of his or her inability to pay our standard dues.

Thank you! Nancy Libman & Jeanne Tobin, 2011/12 Annual Appeal Chairs

L’Dor V’Dor

Mazel

Shalom

Chaver

JoAnn & Robert Glick Joan & Len Horvitz Lois Horvitz Kendis Family Charitable Trust Karen & Alan Krause Norma Lerner Tamar & Milt Maltz Julia & Larry Pollock Ivy & David Zelman

Jean & Michael Goulder Helen & Dr. Ron Ross Drs Miriam & Daniel Weiss

Stacy & Kyle Anthony Jacqueline & Les Artman Susan & Steve Belman Kate & Bruce Block Carole & Bart Bookatz Margo Vinney Chaitoff & Dr. Jeffrey Chaitoff Kaye & Dr. Mel Chavinson Dr. Dale H. Cowan Max Eisner* Sarah Gatanas & Neil Gloger David Goodman Hallie & Dan Gross Candace & Brent Grover Steven W. Joseph Diane & Steven Kaufman Jennifer & Randall Korach Michele & Bob Lee Teresa & Keith Lichtcsien Julie & Jeff Melzak Suzanne & Steven Miller Lynn & Paul Millet Daurine Noll Kathy & Terry Ozan Nancy & David Polk Drs. Sherilyn Sage-Ponitz & Keith Ponitz Joan & Rick Rivitz Carolyn & Elliot Ross Mary Ann & Daniel Rothstein Susan & Steven Rubin Judith & James Saks Judy & Burt Saltzman Sandra & Daniel Saltzman Betsy & Dr. James Sampliner Drs. Jane Buder Shapiro & Eric Shapiro Myrtle & Robert Silverman Geri & Harry Singer Elisabeth & John Stahl Bruce Tallisman Flo & Ernie Tallisman Kathy Marsh & Dr. Vlad Vekstein Linda & Les Vinney Eleanor Weisman Nancy Whitman Trudy & Steve Wiesenberger

Janet & Dr. Richard Aach Phyllis Aaron Nan Cohen & Daniel Abrams Bernice & Burt Abrams Beckie & Michael Ackerman Hope & Stanley Adelstein Joan Adler Toby & Ken Alfred Sheila & Bob Allenick Sandie & Bob Angart Arlene Angell Leslye & Keith Arian Aileen Arnson Nancy Arnson Denise & Richard Arnstine Mimi & Roger Arnstine Natalie & Steven Ayzenberg Geraldine & Joseph Babin Martin Baker Holly & Adam Baker Joanne & Rob Balantzow Susan & Roger Bamberger Sue & Oren Baratz Norma Barron David Bassichis Julie Baumoel Cathy & Dr. Paul Becker Marilyn & Marshall Bedol Viia & Bill Beechler Dinny & Ron Bell Susan & John Benedejcic Elaine Bercu Connie Berland Courtney & Peter Bern Janice & Gary Bilchik Rosalind Biskind Sherri & Marc Blaushild Mildred Borovitz Sara Braham Marjorie Brock Amy & Seth Brodsky Laura & Dr. Dennis Brooks The Temple Brotherhood Barbara & Barry Brouman Leslie & Richard Brown Drs. Vicky Eskinazi & John Budge Lois Butler Meredith & Scott Camp Gladys Cavell Elaine Chaplin Winnie & Jerry Chattman Toby & Mike Chernin Bonnie & Michael Chisling Stephanie & Mark Chisling Bonnie & Michael Cole Vicki & Tom Coss Liza & Larry Coven Marcia Coven Debbie Cowan Anne & Bert Cowan

Mitzvah Trish & Mark Adler Joanne Berman* Susie & Rabbi Richard Block Darlene & Bob Duvin Peggy & John Garson Lynn & Bruce Goodman Carol & Ken Hochman Amy & Ira Kaplan Susan & Jim Kendis Hilary & Robert Kendis Sharon & Richard Berger Nancy & Keith Libman Rochelle & Joel Marx Marjorie & Dr. Art Newman Zoya & Michael Reyzis Shelly & Mark Saltzman Gary & Mary Ann Shamis Marjorie & Alan Shapiro Jan & Bill Stern Jeanne & Dr. Jordan Tobin Ronna & Hal Uhrman

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Drs. Sosamma & Nathan Berger Jane Joseph & Dr. Bob Elson Debbie & Eric Friedman Michelle & Gerry Goldberg Susan & Bernie Goodman Lois & Henry Goodman Susan & Bob Hurwitz Deborah & Steven Joseph Alice & Norman Klivans* Toby Lewis Michael Liebeskind Sheila & Kevin Margolis Ruthie & Dr. Doug Mayers Barbara & Stanley Meisel Naomi & Ed Singer Margaret & Dr. Larry Singerman Merle & Victor Vertes Peggy & Michael Wager

L’Chaim Cheryl & Jeff Apisdorf Larry Babin Rabbi Rosie Haim & Marshall Barron Linda & Dr. Howard Dickey-White LuAnne & Ron Fisher Linda & Dr. Drew Hertz Evelyn Krent Carolyn Lampl Marilyn & Nat Lipsyc Heather & Irwin Lowenstein Joan Katz Napoli & August Napoli Toni & Don Scherzer Myrna & Jim Spira Joyce & Eric Wald

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Doris Cramer Sondra & Tom Cristal Julie & Jeffrey Cristal Ruth Dancyger Gerald Davis Lisa & Grant Davis Stacey & Brian Davis Jane & Jay Davis Carole Davis Linda & Brad Demsey Patti Dery Cindy & John Dettelbach Sharon & Charles Deutchman Deedra Dolin Bonnie & Mel Dolin Joan & Robert Dreicer Jean & Robert Dreifort Lucy Eckstein Barbara & Lawrence Edelman Kathryn & Richard Edelman Emily & Howard Edelstein Joan Eigner Carol Eisenberg Wendy & Gene Elconin Elaine Ellis Muriel Ente Gregg Levine & Dr. Howard Epstein Natalie & Morton Epstein Margie Evans Carol Faulb Mike Feder Marcia & Bob Fein Rachel & Dr. Steven Feinleib Wendelyn & Richard Feldman Lauren & Gary Feldman Hannah & Jerry Fleeter Chris Fox & Bill Pennington Carol & Morton Frankel Sheila & Merle Frankel Rita & Burt Frankel Barbara & Earl Franklin Marsha Frauenthal Elaine & Roman Frayman Julie & Michael Frayman Molly Frederick Bobbie Friedlander Nancy & Harold Friedman Betsey & Avery Friedman Judy Friedman Nancy & Lawrence Friedman Connie & Allen Friedman Dr. Debbie Friedman Louise Abrams & Robert Fuerst Barbara & Peter Galvin Beverly Gans Bernice Gans Ann & Scott Garson Joel Garver Angela & John Geller Ilona & Bill Gerson Esther Gimp Debbie & Steven Glassman Pam & Brian Gleisser Debbi Glosserman Deborah Goeble Laurie & Dan Goetz Beverly & Dr. Jay Gold Dr. Jerry Goldberg Ronda & Dr. James Goldfarb Rabbi & Mrs. Stephen Goldrich Beth & Philip Goldstein Sarajane & Gerald Goldstein Melvyn Goldstein Sally Good Fran & Randy Goodman Stephanie & John Goodman Herb Goulder Beatrice Gray Sydell & Dr. Armin Green Joan & Robert Green Drs. Trista Onesti & Seth Greenfield Andrea & Bill Grodin Elinor & Stuart Gross Lynn & Robert Gross Alan & Joan Gross Jeff Grover Dr. Judith & Douglas Haas Jody Haas

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Pearl Hachen Wendy & Richard Halle Debra & Greg Harris Dolores & Lee Hartzmark Bruce Hartzmark & Cindy Friedman Irene Heiber Marjorie Heller Karen & Dr. Roger Hess Mary Ann Hexter Ellen Heyman Freda Levenson & James Hill Edie Hirsch Debra & Jason Hollander Jane & Michael Horvitz Mark Howdieshell Gary Hussin Beth & Louis Innenberg Lynda & Don Insul Howard Jacobs Helen Jacobson Amy & Jeff Johnson Sharon Jordan & David Wallace Bill Joseph Susan & Ronald Kahn Ilene & Gary Kammer Marilyn & Dr. Howard Karfeld Mimi & Daniel Karon Dr. Aileen Kassen Betty Katz Karen & Douglas Katz Lois Katz Dr. Barbara Kaufman Joanne Kaufman Renee & Stan Keller Marjorie Kempner Fern & Dr. Loren Kendis Barbara & Dr. Layton Kest Nancy & Alvin Kitay Rabbi Roger Klein Anne Klein Ellyn & Lawrence Klein Betty Klein Debbie & Russ Klein Jean Kleinman Joan & Andrew Kohn Nancy & Rik Kohn Susan & Dr. Richard Koletsky Robert Korach Wendy & David Kornbluth Lori & David Kowit Eleanor Krongold Barbara & Larry Kronick Barbara & Tom Kuby Ron & Marci Kulberg Martha & David Kutik Sylvia Lader Lois & Bob Lancz Rita & Bruce Langer Lynn & Gary Lappin Bette Lawrence Ina & Mel Lazerick Emily Lebowitz & Chuck Miller Alice & Bert Lefkowich Nancy & Dr. Allan Lerner Leverity Insurance Group, Inc Naida & Ronald Levi Paul Levin Harriet & Herbert Levine Ruby Levine Madeline & Richard Levitz Nancy Levy & Dr. Gerald Yosowitz Joann Levy Arlene Libman Alice Licker Drs. Belinda & Jim Lieberman Carolyn & Dr. Irving Lieberman Jamie & Benjamin Light Linda & Dr. Jack Lissauer Chuck Lissauer Pearl & Fred Livingstone Jacqueline Loewy James & Teresa Lowe Joan & Robert Lustig Marianna Luxenberg Larry Mack Howard & Janet Mack Rita & Bill Mack Dr. Elizabeth Stern & Michael Madorsky

Gert Mann Shirley & Irwin Mannis Jennifer & Daniel Margolis Margaret & Richard Margolis Rosemary & Jeffrey Margulies Laurie & Robert Marks Don Martin Drs. Patricia & Richard Martin Adele Mendel Drs. Sharon & Neal Meropol Anne Meyers Irina & Alexander Mikhalev Drs. Jill & Josh Miller Sherry & Bob Miller Mary & Dr. Joseph Miller Doris Miller Jean & Howard Miller Kelly & David Millet Patricia & Charles Mintz Montgomery Landscaping Stanley Morgenstern Amy & Marc Morgenstern Patti & Hadley Morgenstern-Clarren Cookie & George Morris Karen & David Morris Fran & George Morris Jacqueline & Dr. Stuart Morrison Marjorie Moskovitz Donna Moss Leslie & Mark Munsell Bonnie & Dr. Dieter Myers Linda Myers Lakshmi & Gui Nebel Rachel & Alan Newman Joe Newman Marilyn & Neil Newman Arthur Newman Ellen & Stuart Neye Cheryl & Daniel Nitowsky Elizabeth & Dr. Michael Nochomovitz Sara & Dr. Brian Novack Linda & Larry November Marshall Nurenberg & Joanne Klein Jacqueline & David Orloff Marlyn Ornstein Rochelle & Steve Palay Sandy Pearl Cathy & Samuel Pearlman Stefanie Peck Barbara & Allan Peskin Carolyn & Perry Peskin Jim Peskin Kim & Paul Pesses Nancy Pickus Rob Platt Shirley Platzner Miriam & Martin Plax Cindy & John Poll Cindi Posner Ida Post Sharon & Paul Priesand Mary Ann & Dr. Erwin Rabin Drs. Erica & Erick Remer Barbara Robinson Carole & Alvin Rock Marilyn & Donald Rockman Dr. Kathy & Jay Rockman Jodi & Michael Rogoff Bonnie Rogoff Nancy Rome Dr. A. John Rose Cheryl Rose-Mack Kathleen Rosen Marcia & Dr. Arthur Rosenbaum Barbara Rosenthal Sally & Melvin Ross Mary Triest & Charles Ross Marjorie & Richard Roth Jackie & Dr. Fred Rothstein Donna & Paul Rotman Jan & Jim Rubin Iris Rubinfield Joan & Marc Rubinstein Susan Bichsel & Stephen Rusnak Marjorie Sachs Barb & Brad Sacks Esther Saginor Ilene & David Saginor Ellen Saltz

Linda & Bob Sanders Laura Shaw & Dr. Mark Sands Rita Saslaw Maxine Schaefer Jami & Jonathan Schaefer Faith & Sheldon Schaffer Elizabeth Dery & Steven Schecter Arlene & Dick Schreiber Marcy Schreibman Jodi & Scott Schumann Marcia & Ron Schumann Charlotte & Leonard Schwartz Sarah & Rick Schwartz Ricki Schwartz Cantor Kathy & Rommie Sebo Roslyn & Ralph Seed Maude & Dr. Mel Shafron Diana Shall Katie & Michael Shames Barb & Jon Shane Helen & Fred Shapiro Clare Shaw Laura & Benjamin Sheridan Margie Shorr Ruth & Dr. Daniel Shoskes Bella & Lev Shwartstein Sarah Gabinet & John Siegel Toby & Jay Siegel Sue Siegler Harriet & David Simon Judy & Alan Sims Dr. Anne & Jay Singer Suzanne & Egon Singerman Drs. Patricia Moore & C. Kent Smith Edie & Bernie Smith Ginny & Doug Solomon Rabbi Stacy Schlein & Jeremy Sosin Ronna Spacone Jody & Scott Spero Dr. Wendy Shaw & Richard Spivak Anne Spunt Nanci & Earl Stein Laurie & Dr. Richard Stein Fran & Mark Steinbock Lorelei & Leonard Stein-Sapir Susie & Brian Stern Louise & Lewis Sternberg Lori & Jim Stone Virginia Sukenik Gail & Arnold Sulman Karen Rosenberg & Roy Szubski Sandra & Fred Teren Kittie Warshawsky & Timothy Tibbitts TRS & Shabbaton Families Lauren Rock & Peter Turner Marcia & Henry Ungar Bunni & Marvin Union Kathy Urdang-Mulcahy Suzanne & Bill Utley Howie Vactor Martha & Adam Vertes Karla & Mark Wallach Louise & Greg Warner Wendy & Dr.Jay Wasman Pearl & Ronald Waxman Bud Weidenthal Joy & Jerry Weinberger Danielle & Michael Weiner Fred Weisman Debbie & Jim Weisman Joan & Larry Weiss Carol & Dr. Michael Weiss Elaine Weiss Valerie Weitz Ina & Morley White Rhonda & Marc Wien Shelley Kazan-Wilcox & Dennis Wilcox Eileen & Jim Wilkoff Erica & Scott Wilkov Julie & Bill Willoughby Lauren & Dr. Norton Winer Lynne & Dr. Martin Wiseman Leslie & Andy Wolfe Dr. Paula Silverman & Robert Wolff Ileane & Fred Zacharchenko Cathy & Brian Zbanek Jeanette & Bob Zinamon Terry Zirkin & Eric Rivchun

* of blessed memory

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The 2011-12 Annual Appeal... Honoring a Moment in our Lives

As we pass through life, there are defining moments that leave an indelible impression.

Thank you to the following congregants who shared their personal “moments” with us!

There are many moments, but they all add up to feeling very connected to a caring and spiritual community that has become an important part of my life.

Best of all, I know there will be many more joyous moments to come...

– Anonymous

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My husband and I travelled to Israel with Rabbi Block and 40 other congregants a few years ago. Until then Israel was a concept in my head. After the trip, Israel was a feeling in my heart!

– Jeanne & Jordan Tobin

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After years of intensive study, believing in the values of Judaism, two defining moments in our lives that have left indelible impressions are our conversion and subsequent B’nai Mitzvah – the honor of ascending the bima and chanting our Torah portion from the scrolls.

– Barbara & Tom Kuby

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I am very proud of my grandson David Regal for the beautiful Bar Mitzvah service he conducted on his 13th birthday.

– Joan Eigner

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At our children’s consecration – watching them begin their formal Jewish studies and knowing they were carrying on the tradition of our Jewish people and five generations of our family at The Temple.

– Debra & Jason Hollander

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New to a community. New to a temple. What to expect? Acceptance and friendliness followed. A philosophy and meaning that fit perfectly as well.

Yes, we belonged to a number of congregations previously in other places we have lived. But here we have found a home for the next part of our lives.

– Pearl & Ron Waxman

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Honoring my recovery from aortic aneurysm open heart surgery at the Cleveland Clinic by surgeon Dr. Lars Svensson on May 24, 2011.

– Roslyn Seed

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I appreciate the clergy as well as other staff who serve The Temple.

Rabbi Block who so graciously made a presentation at the Beachwood Arts Council’s Diversity Fest – along with Sue Koletsky who brought beautiful artwork to our show. Rabbi Klein’s Torah Study on Saturday morning and his SmART Sunday sessions. Rob Ross’ TGIS services and other arts programming. Rabbi Rosie and her involvement with TWA. – Rita Frankel

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I am 101 years old. A member of The Temple for 70 years. This Temple has been here for my family graduations, marriages and I held my 100th birthday party at The Temple. We have always enjoyed the services!

– Ruby Levine

One of the most memorable moments at The Temple was the day I became a Bat Mitzvah and all of my children and grandchildren were there watching their mother and Nana read from the Torah.

I wore my oldest granddaughter’s tallit and I held my oldest grandson’s yad to read from the Torah. It’s always a special moment seeing my grandchildren become B’nai Mitzvah.

– Eleanor J. Weisman

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On December 6, 1923 I was born in Mt. Sinai Hospital on E. 105th Street in Cleveland, OH. When I looked out of the window of my birthing room I saw “The Temple” under construction. When I looked out of the North window I saw the Hough Avenue streetcar barn of the “Cleveland Railway Company.” Now, in 2011, I am still a member of The Temple and still receive a monthly pension check from the transit system of the “Cleveland Railway Company.”

– Robert Korach

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Five generations have been associated with The Temple – my grandmother was president of the sisterhood, my parents were confirmed there as were my wife, our children and I. Our son Scott and our grandchildren were all B’nai Mitzvah. We were married

by Abba Hillel Silver. The Temple has been and continues to be a meaningful part of our lives.

– Peggy & John Garson

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Rabbi Rosie helped us bury our dear mother and she was there for our grandchildren’s baby namings. It has been a thrill to see Eleanor, Joshua and now Michael become B’nai Mitzvah. Rabbi Rosie has helped us so much during life-cycle events of so much importance and meaning.

We are forever grateful.

– Merle & Vic Vertes

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Good health for me and my family. Here and in California.

– Mrs. I.D. Jacobson

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I’ve had the opportunity to partake in many wonderful life cycle events at the Temple- Consecration, Wedding, Bat Mitzvah, Confirmation, Wedding... yes- two weddings. And in that order! When I got engaged in 2005, and my husband and I decided to get married at the Temple, it was a little awkward explaining to him that I was already married once at our temple- the first time in 1987. Yep, an early marriage at age 6. As a part of Mrs. Saginor’s class’s mock wedding, I was the lucky name chosen out of the hat to be the bride! So once at the Branch, and once at the Main, I had the honor of celebrating in a Jewish wedding at the Temple.

– Amy Libman Brodsky

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Celebrating Linda Joseph’s life and her unique goodness and kindness to all.

– Steve Joseph (The 6 of Us!)

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Rabbi Rosie made our daughter-in-law’s conversion such a wonderful experience. We appreciate it and look forward to celebrating their marriage together. What a special occasion with lots of love and happiness.

– Anonymous

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Ina and I were among founding members of Mr. & Mrs. Club approximately 65 years ago. The Temple was our life and 50 years of ushering with The Temple Usher Corps was very meaningful to me. Wish I had money aplenty to give more.

– Ina & Mel Lazerick

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Many Moments. Friday night Shabbat service. The intimacy of the congregants harmony of purpose, care with which the Rabbis conduct the service, intelligence of the d’var Torah, the outside scene – looking at changing trees and outdoor beauty as all darkens after the time change in the fall, Cantor Sebo’s expressive singing, the best hour for reflection and peace.

– Gert Mann

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In honor of our children Laura & Jackie Sanders, and Betsy, Geoffrey, Lindsay & Andre Gershaw.

– Linda & Bob Sanders

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Sermons delivered on Yom Kippur by Rabbi Block have reinforced “my” thoughts and moved me to “action”. It is a good feeling to know you have an array of “spokesmen” behind you!

– Gladys Cavell

With gratitude to the Rabbis and educators who have been so welcoming to my family who are new to Cleveland.

– Anonymous

My conversion to Judaism at The Temple.

– Marianna (Miriam) Luxenberg

The beauty of a TGIS service in the Hartzmark Room watching the deer in the woods.

– Anonymous

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I have for 50 years felt a sense of contentment and peace in the Silver Sanctuary. Yom Kippur weekend (2007) was especially difficult for me as my closest friend who lived Baltimore, MD was taken to a hospice facilty, which meant I would never see her again. The memorial services and Rabbi Block’s sermon on friendship gave me an opportunity to reflect on the wonderful times we spent with my friend. It was so good at the conclusion to see our clergy embrace and for me to feel the warmth and friendship.

– Louise Sternberg

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I was confirmed by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver in 1946. I also sang in the Temple choir. Although I live in Youngstown I shall always keep my membership in The Temple-Tifereth Israel.

– William J. (Bill) Gerson

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I have to go back many years to when we first put on the first Temple musical in the new Luntz Auditorium (followed by many other shows.)

First was “My Fair Natie,” and then, I think the name was “Maven of Oz,” with Marv Dorfman playing the maven. We all had a great time singing our hearts out at our Temple. Loved it !!!

– Bette Lawrence

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We have wonderful memories of our children’s B’nai Mitzvot with Rabbi Rosie and Cantor Kathy beside them. They were truly significant life moments that we will cherish forever.

– Lauren & Dr. Norton Winer

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Mel and I have been members of The Temple for 47 years during which we participated in many life cycle events. Some of them included our son’s Bar Mitzvah, our son and daughter’s confirmation, a wedding, several baby namings, and the funeral services for both of our mothers. Each event was special, beautiful and spiritual, but for me the best was reading from the Torah in front of the congregation when I became a Bat Mitzvah at 69 years old.

– Sally & Mel Ross

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Today 2/25/2012 was the first time I could attend Shabbaton since my cancer diagnosis in December. I am bald from chemo and wearing hats. As a gesture of support other Shabbaton families also wore hats. I was/am so touched by that.

– Meryl Soto Schwartz

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Passing the Torah to my daughter at her Bat Mitzvah.

– Anonymous

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When we were only connected to The Temple thru Ganon Gil Preschool, Rabbi Rosie reached out to us when our youngest daughter was in the hospital.

– Erica & Scott Wilkov

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Being at The Temple at University Circle – praying and singing.

– Karen & Doug Katz

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Unrolling the Torah at Rock my Simchat Torah Helping with the Havdallah service as a family.

Studying for my Bat Mitzvah with my tutor Regina.

Helping homeless families and meeting my new friend that I hang out with all the time.

– Shabbaton Students

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Going to New York with my confirmation class and seeing the New York skyline from the top of the Rockefeller Building was positively magical and I loved sharing that moment with my Temple friends.

– Gillie Rosen

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Honoring the birth of our first grandchild Lilith Celia Schindel Rockman on July 3, 2010 and her parents Charlie Rockman & Jenn Schindel.

– Kathy & Jay Rockman

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I remember when they burnt the mortgage on the 105th Temple.

It was for $1,000,000. There was great rejoicing!

– Anonymous

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On May 6, 2010 we watched our granddaughter, Molly Frederick, become a Bat Mitzvah on her 25th birthday.

– Marilyn & Donald Rockman

SOCIAL JUSTICE / LIBRARY

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Set up • Tear down • Prepare and serve dinner • Run early evening activities • Sleep overnight This is a wonderful opportunity for single or multi generational participation, reinforcing our congregation’s connection to Tikkun Olam - Repairing the World. Our high school students are encouraged to volunteer during IHN for their Tikkun Olam and Spirituality Requirements. Please contact Faith Schaffer FS321@aol.com or Rabbi Stacy Schlein at 216-831-3233, ext. 133, for further information.

GREATER CLEVELAND CONGREGATIONS We are proud that our congregation is making a difference throughout Cuyahoga County in partnership with other faith communities. Our participation in Greater Cleveland Congregation’s continues to build momentum, create changes and provides an opportunity to build our relationships with others throughout our county.

Jobs: GCC will be providing a jobs support network for congregants who are looking for positions and also creating a database so our members can advertise and post job openings in their businesses.

Education: We are focusing on improving the quality of education in the county in two ways. One, by improving community support for children newborn to age five though both formal and informal programs. Two, by helping parents and students in the City of Cleveland organize effectively so their voices can be heard.

The summer is the perfect time to get involved. We will meet throughout the summer to identify more specific issues to make a difference and study best practices nationwide.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN/SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM Jewish Volunteer Network volunteers are needed to help prepare children’s lunches at the Cleveland Foodbank beginning June 14 and ending August 24. Approximately 2,500 meals are prepared per day and served to children in need at 40 sites.

Individuals and groups are welcome Monday through Friday. Must be 12 years or older.

LIBRARY LINES WITH ANDREA DAVIDSON Don’t miss our new DVD: Anita, a heart-warming Argentine film which has won numerous awards at U.S. film festivals. The main character, Anita Feldman, has Down syndrome, and a child-like innocence, which “shines the light on the very bonds that connect family and community.” When things are at their darkest, sometimes it takes a girl like Anita to remind us that we’re not alone in this world. In another outstanding DVD: Arranged, an Orthodox Jewish girl and a Muslim girl become friends at the school where they’re teaching, despite the objections of their families. This friendship helps them learn to take charge of their own happiness while both of their families are seeking arranged marriages for them.

Also new at the library: Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn’t Want to be One, by Mark Kurlansky. The book outlines the tremendous Anti-Semitism Greenberg had to confront throughout his career, and how he showed his dedication to his religion by not playing in the momentous game on Yom Kippur, 1934.

We’re planning the 2012-13 Literary Club Book Discussion schedule, which meets on the second Monday of the month and will begin in the fall. If you have a favorite book you would like to have discussed, or a favorite reviewer, please e-mail your suggestion now to adavidson@ttti.org, or call 216-455- 1724.

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2011-12 CHAI SCHOOL GRADUATION CLASS

2011-12 CONFIRMATION CLASS

1st Row, L to R: Alison Kraig, Arielle Miller, Jessica Garson, Ezekiel Badowski, Molly Elson, Kia Combest, Alexa Saltzman; 2nd Row, L to R: Rachel Goulder, Diana Ponitz, Spencer Wien, Samuel Lichtcsien, Daniel Pearlman, Michael Mann; 3rd Row, L to R: Scott Remer, Zachary Goldfarb, Rabbi Klein, Rabbi Block, Rabbi Haim, Gillian Rosen, Rachel Rosen, Seth Martin; Not Pictured: Blaise Eitman

YOM HASHOAH ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS

The 6th grade winners of our Annual Yom Hashoah Essay Contest are pictured with Holocaust survivors representing the six million who perished.

1st Row, L to R: Cheri Ellowitz, Jacob Novack, Mark Sigel, Bella Shwartstein, Eleanor Krongold; 2nd Row, L to R: Jack Berkowitz, David Kalk, Hilda Hennenberg, Leo Silberman; 3rd Row, L to R: Roman Frayman, Jacob Hennenberg; 4th Row, L to R: Rabbi Klein, Rabbi Block, Rabbi Haim Not Pictured: Jocelyn Feldman, Allsion Spivak

The Confirmation Class enjoyed a beautiful service on Shavuot.

Pictured above with Rabbi Haim are Bible Presenters Deedra Dolin and Trudy Wiesenberger, representing the confirmation class of 1962.

GANON GIL’S 57TH PRE-K SIYYUM WAS HELD ON FRIDAY, JUNE 1

The graduates receiving a blessing from Rabbi Richard Block

L to R: Rubin Harris, Eliana Friedman, Sophia Schechterman, Samantha Lewin, and Camryn Klein

Class pictured with Pre-K teachers Debbie Golenberg and Helene Shorr, and Ganon Gil Director Lori Kowit

AFFILIATE GROUPS

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THANK YOU TO THE BROTHERHOOD FOR A DELICIOUS SPAGHETTI DINNER!

Golf Outing!

THE TEMPLE BROTHERHOOD

MONDAY, JULY 23, 2012 AT FOWLER’S MILL GOLF COURSE Lunch & practice at 11:30 a.m. • Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. $89.00 per person includes:

Shotgun Start • 18 holes of golf • Golf cart • Unlimited range • Lunch • Dinner

Over $1000 in prizes!

For questions, call Roman Frayman 216-765-0905

To reserve your spot call, Alice Licker at The Temple 216-831-3233, ext 101

THE TEMPLE SENIORS TRIP TO WOOSTER PERFORMED BY THE OHIO LIGHT OPERA with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by William Gilbert

TUESDAY, JULY 10 AT THE FREEDLANDER THEATRE Depart from The Temple, Beachwood at noon. Approx. return: 8:00 p.m.

Cost $88: Includes bus transportation, theater ticket, dinner & gratuities.

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CONTRIBUTIONS

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CONTRIBUTIONS THE TEMPLE - Tribute Funds RABBI RICHARD A. BLOCK TRIBUTE FUND In honor of Rabbi Richard Block by Michael Berman In honor of Rabbi Richard Block’s Hebrew Free Loan Association honor

by Lois & Howard Israel In honor and appreciation of Rabbi Richard Block by Arlene Libman CARING CONGREGATION FUND In memory of Susan Roth by Suzanne & Bill Utley THE LARRY AND DEEDRA DOLIN LIBRARY FUND In honor of Betty Naft becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Deedra Dolin In honor of Ashley Jordan Eisenberg becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Bev Stearns In honor of Larry Pollock by Deedra Dolin TERRY GOULDER MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Terry Goulder on Mother’s Day by Steve Goulder JONATHAN LEE GROSS MEMORIAL MUSEUM FUND In memory of Jonathan Lee Gross by Bonnie Blane & Michael Baskin In memory of Gilbert Kirschenbaum by Connie Berland. Hallie & Dan Gross.

Renee & Dr. Steve Hochman. Evelyn Katz. Elise Kirschenbaum.

In memory of Nathan Hoffman by Hallie & Dan Gross In memory of Phrania Cole by Rachel, Sarah, Hallie & Dan Gross In memory of Susan Roth by Hallie & Dan Gross In honor of David Kirschenbaum’s milestone birthday by Hallie & Dan Gross In honor of Lynn & Bobby Gross’s milestone birthdays by Diana F. Gross In honor of Gerry Goldberg‘s milestone birthday by Addie & Lable Kirschenbaum In honor of David Kirschenbaum & Jan Alberts’ marriage by Diana F. Gross Wishing Leonard Kirschenbaum a speedy recovery by Diana F. Gross VICKY LYNN, NATHAN & ROSE GUREN MEMORIAL FUND In honor of Lois & Homer Guren’s milestone anniversary

by Marilyn & Marshall Bedol RABBI ROSETTE BARRON HAIM TRIBUTE FUND In honor and appreciation of Rabbi Rosie Haim by Carol Eisenberg. Susan & Joel Hyatt. Susan Levine. Laurie & Robert Marks. Deborah Porter & Nicholas Negroponte. Micah Parker Artworks,Inc. Debbie & Brad Emerman.

Judy & Dov Nisman. Trudy & Steve Wiesenberger. Karen & Stanley Zupnick.

RABBI ROGER C. KLEIN TRIBUTE FUND In honor of Rose Hersh becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Hannah & Jerry Fleeter.

Lorelei & Leonard Stein-Sapir. Suzanne & Bill Utley.

In honor and appreciation of Rabbi Roger Klein by Karin & Jim Axner.

David Bassichis. Susan & Dr. Steven Cole. Fran & Mark Steinbock.

In honor of Larry & Nancy Friedman’s granddaughter’s graduation

by Sheila & Merle Frankel In recognition of reading father’s name, Henry Fried, on his yahrzeit

by Lynn & Dennis Weisman ELLEN AND MILTON LICKER MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Susan Roth by Alice Licker & Ted Hetman In memory of Eleanore Skall by The Licker Family MESHORER/ASCHERMAN/BEDOL FUND In honor of Marilyn Bedol’s milestone birthday by Sandi & Jimmy Rosenbaum. Eleanor Weisman.

MICHAEL & RONALD SCHUMANN YOM HASHOAH CANDLE FUND In honor of Jamie Frayman becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Roberta & Dr. Stuart Sears KENNETH H. SCHWARTZ & MARJORIE K. SCHWARTZ MEMORIAL FUND In memory of Judy Weinberg by Ruthie & Dr. Doug Mayers & Jack Schwartz In thanks and appreciation of David Fair by Maya Hollander In thanks and appreciation of Ron Goldstein by Maya Hollander In thanks and appreciation of Debbie Chessin by Adam Hollander CANTOR KATHRYN WOLFE SEBO TRIBUTE FUND In memory of Ann Berzon by Faith & Sheldon Schaffer In honor and appreciation of Cantor Kathy Sebo by Anonymous. Karin & Jim Axner. Susan & Dr. Steven Cole. Debbie & Brad Emerman. Susan Levine.

In honor of Cantor Sebo’s concert in support of The Temple Arts Program

by Mildred Borovitz. Mary Ann & Daniel Rothstein.

TEMPLE ARTS PROGRAM In honor of Bess Gatanas becoming a Bat Mitzvah by Amy & Armond Budish In honor of and appreciation of Cantor Kathy Sebo by Amy & Armond Budish In honor of Cantor Kathy Sebo’s concert in support of The Temple Arts Program by Alison & Michael Arkin. Carol Eisenberg. Maury Feren.

Sheila & Merle Frankel. Marilyn & Donald Rockman. Patti & Jerald Rogat.

Peter & Lisa Vinocur. Eleanor Weisman.

In honor of the marriage of Adam Miller and Mandy Klearman

By Marsha Frauenthal In honor of the marriage of Jennifer Martin & Rob Reznick

by Marsha Frauenthal In honor of Tom Kuby by Michael Salkind THE TEMPLE FINE ARTS FUND In honor of Scott Remer being named US Presidential Scholar

by Suzanne & Bill Utley THE TEMPLE GENERAL FUND In memory of Susan Roth by Mildred Borovitz In memory of Nathan Hoffman by Bonnie & Michael Chisling In memory of Ruth B. Cahn by Miki & Bill Christgau In memory of Sadie Sherman on her yahrzeit by Shlomoh Sherman In honor of Shirley Silversteen’s milestone birthday by Eleanor Weisman TEMPLE HUNGER AND SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND In memory of Jessica Frankel by Sande & Bob Chernett In memory of Ruth B. Cahn by Sande & Bob Chernett In memory of Marie Lewis on her yahrzeit by Sandy Green In memory of Alice Senor Siegel & Dr. Emanuel Siegel

by Renee & Sonny Sonkin In memory of Eva Senor Fuldauer & Carolyn Siegel Miller

by Renee & Sonny Sonkin In honor of Nan Cohen’s Woman of Achievement Award

by Lois & Howard Israel

THE TEMPLE FOUNDATION - Endowment Funds ROBERT B. DERY MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND In honor of Jan & Bill Stern’s milestone anniversary by Linda & Ken Dery In honor of Jane Rittmaster’s birthday by Patti Dery NATALIE AND MORTON EPSTEIN CULTURAL ARTS FUND In honor of Cantor Kathy Sebo by Jeanne Epstein & Dick Miller THE JANET & EDWARD FRIEDMAN CAMPERSHIP FUND In memory of Edward Friedman by Irene & Michael Immerman.

Marvin Schwartz.

PEGGY & JOHN GARSON SHABBATON ENRICHMENT FUND In honor of Bob Duvin’s milestone birthday by Peggy & John Garson ELINOR K. & STUART E. GROSS RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND In honor of Elinor & Stuart Gross’ anniversary by Martha Tripi KULBER FAMILY ENRICHMENT FUND In memory of Mina Kulber by Jeanne Epstein & Dick Miller In memory of Deborah Lynne Kulber by Laura Anne Kulber Mintz & Michael Mintz In memory of Mina Arlene Neiger Kulber by Laura Anne Kulber Mintz & Michael Mintz LIBMAN FAMILY YOUTH GROUP FUND In memory of Susan Roth by Nancy & Keith Libman In memory of Hilda Sloan by Nancy & Keith Libman SILVER FUND IN MEMORY OF RABBI ABBA HILLEL & VIRGINIA SILVER AND RABBI DANIEL JEREMY SILVER In honor of Lois Horvitz’s milestone birthday by Mitzi & Merril Sands LINDSAY E. STARK MEMORIAL SOCIAL ACTION ENDOWMENT FUND In honor of Justin Bachman receiving the Stark Award by Marsha Frauenthal

CONTRIBUTIONS & CALENDAR

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BIMAH FLOWER FUND - JULY In loving memory of Rabbi David Hachen by Pearl Hachen and family In loving memory of Corinne Schwartz by her husband and children In loving memory of Robert J. Miller by his wife, Doris and children and grandchildren In loving memory of Rose Fain by her children, Madeline Roberts Schoen, Charlotte Newman and Sondra Loveman Cristal, grandchildren and great-grandchildren In loving memory of Jeffrey David Epstein by his wife, Sherry, daughter, Erica, parents, Natalie and Morton Epstein and brothers, Howard and Jonathan In loving memory of Dr. David Siegel by his grandchildren, Hannah Siegel and David Siegel In loving memory of Pearl S. Krause by her children, Gert and Harold Krause and Karen and Alan Krause In memory of Simon L. Dancyger by his wife and children In loving memory of Allan L. Levine by his wife Phyllis, children Kenneth and Leslie Levine and Nancy and Bernard Friedma and grandchildren Ryan and Stephen Levine and Lana and Suzanne Friedman In memory of Herbert Zipkin by his son Lewis In loving memory of Sylvia Foldy Ascherman by her children Lee Ascherman, Arlene Etengoff and Roberta Glazier and grandchildren In loving memory of Dorothy Klassman by Stuart Klassman and children In loving memory of Barbara C. Arsham by Joy and Tony Anzalone

IN MEMORIAM THE TEMPLE EXPRESSES HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO MEMBERS OF THE BEREAVED FAMILIES. MAY THEIR MEMORY BE FOR A BLESSING.

THANK YOU TO OUR ONEG SPONSORS JULY 6 - SANDY ZIEVE In loving memory of Richard Zieve & Rose Zieve Lasky JULY 13 - THE TEMPLE BROTHERHOOD Celebration Shabbat

BERTHA SHANKMAN LEIGHTMAN LUTZ SUSAN I. ROTH ARNOLD SCHREIBMAN

JULY 20 - HOWARD EPSTEIN & GREGG LEVINE In loving memory of Jeffrey Epstein JULY 27 - MURIEL RIVCHUN & FAMILY In loving memory of Fred Rivchun

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THESE JULY EVENTS KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICES - FRIDAYS, JULY 6, 13, 20 & 27 AT 6:00 PM TOT SHABBAT - FRIDAYS, JULY 6, 13, 20 & 27 AT 10:00 AM TGIS SHABBAT SERVICE - JULY 13 AT 7:30 PM ROCK MY SOUL SHABBAT “UNDER THE STARS” - FRIDAY, JULY 20 AT 7:00 PM THE TEMPLE SENIORS TRIP TO WOOSTER - TUESDAY, JULY 10 BROTHERHOOD LUNCH BUNCH - WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 AT 11:45 AM AT CORKY & LENNY’S BROTHERHOOD GOLF OUTING - MONDAY, JULY 23 PLEASE NOTE - THERE IS NO TORAH STUDY OR DOWNTOWN TALMUD IN JULY

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ON DISPLAY IN THE SANCTUARY LOGGIA AT THE TEMPLE, BEACHWOOD THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

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