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DECEMBER 2010 / JANUARY 2011 KISLEV / TEVET / SHEVAT 5771 VOLUME 45 NO. 6

Teachers: Shelley Byers and Thelma Victor

Ozrim: Stefanie Butnick, Ari Disraeli, Lydia Gerard, Jackie Guida

Temple Shalom Consecration Class 2010-2011 / 5771

Deut 6:7 “You shall teach them to your children…”

Brooklynn Bier

Tristan Block

Kaplan Brady

Madeline Browne

Timothy Brownlee

Alexis Cano

Seth Cano

Noah Coggan

Benjamin Cooper

Abigail Elliott

Bennett Feigenbaum

Jordan Feigenbaum

Tova Fink

Dawson Gilreath

Lindsay Gothard

Miles Grossman

Gillian Hill

Jade Hiller

Sydney Kahn

Benjamin Kaplan

Kayla Kaye

Haley Kirschner

Juliet Klatsky

Samuel Mandell

Steven Mendelsohn

Audrey Milton

Molly Mittman

Abbie Mount

Andrew Nagel

Sara Nagel

Jacob Parker

Robert Plotkin

Katie Morgan Ross

Abigail Roth

Jacob Sanders

Tova Sibaja

Alexandra Starr

Samantha Toppel

Jesse Vanston

Megan Wartell

Avery Wren

Lacey Yoss

We invite you to join us for Erev Shabbat Services

including our Hanukkah Celebration and Consecration

Friday, December 3 at 6:30pm

December 2010 / January 2011 www.templeshalomdallas.org

6:30pm Friday Services

are preceded by a

Wine & Cheese Reception

at 6:00pm.

BABYSITTING is available

for ages 1yr.-5yrs. at all

Friday Evening Services

except Tot Shabbat.

SHABBAT SERVICES

FRIDAY December 3

Miketz Genesis 43:16 - 44:17 6:30PM - Sanctuary Hanukkah Service with Consecration

SATURDAY December 4

10:30AM - Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah of Molly Paley Daughter of

Rabbi Andrew Paley and Deborah Niederman

5:00PM - Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah of Stacy Stevens

Daughter of Gregg and Carole Stevens

FRIDAY

December 10 Vayigash

Genesis 46:28 - 47:27

Tot Shabbat 6:00PM Service - Sanctuary

6:30PM Dinner - Library

Adult Service 6:30PM - Epstein Chapel

SATURDAY December 11

10:30AM - Sanctuary Bar Mitzvah of Quest Mark

Son of Alison Mark and

Jim Mark z”l

10:30AM - Epstein Chapel Morning Worship

FRIDAY December 17

Vayechi Genesis 49:27 - 50:26

6:30PM - Epstein Chapel Adult Service

6:30PM - Sanctuary “Blue Jean Shabbat”

Youth Service



FRIDAY

December 24 Shemot

Exodus 4:18 - 6:1 6:30PM – Epstein Chapel

Service



FRIDAY

December 31 Va’era

Exodus 8:16 - 9:35 6:30PM - Epstein Chapel

Service

SATURDAY January 1


FRIDAY

January 7 Bo


Service

SATURDAY January 8

10:30AM - Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah of Rylee Trotter Daughter of

Eric and Ilisa Trotter


FRIDAY

January 14 Beshalach

Exodus 14:26 - 17:16

Tot Shabbat 6:00PM Service - Sanctuary

6:30PM Dinner - Library

Adult Service 6:30PM - Epstein Chapel

SATURDAY January 15

10:30AM - Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah of Bianca Javery

Daughter of Steve and Shana Javery


5:00PM - Epstein Chapel Bat Mitzvah of

Rebekah Delamora Daughter of Beth Mahler

FRIDAY

January 21 Yitro


Adult Service

6:30PM - Sanctuary “Blue Jean Shabbat”

Youth Service

SATURDAY January 22


FRIDAY

January 28 Mishpatim

Exodus 23:20 - 24:18 6:30PM – Epstein Chapel

Service

SATURDAY January 29


5:00PM - Sanctuary Bar Mitzvah of

Keaton Butowsky Son of

Edward and Dani Butowsky

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Come join us for Tot Shabbat the 2nd Friday of every month! Our Rabbis, Cantor, Director of Lifelong Learning and ECE Director have tailored a special Shabbat service just for our kids followed by dinner, oneg, and an interactive after dinner program for the whole family to enjoy! Catered Shabbat dinner or you can bring your own dinner. Temple Shalom provides drinks, challah and dessert. Children, parents, grandparents, and friends are welcome!

Please call Rhonda Bier at 214-802-0409 with any questions and to RSVP for catered dinners.

Dec. 10: Catered dinner after Tot Shabbat service and then “Hanukkah fun and crafts.”

Jan. 14: Bring-your-own dinner after Tot Shabbat service and then “Winter Crafts.”


I Was Just Thinking...I Was Just Thinking...I Was Just Thinking...I Was Just Thinking... Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, celebrates the rededication of the Temple after its ritual defilement by the Greco-Syrians, and the successful resistance of the Jews to assimilation. The holiday bolsters a sense of national pride in our unbroken heritage, as well as gratitude for miracles reflected in the story of the single cruse of oil which lasted for eight full days.

Embedded in the historical and national meanings of the holiday, one may uncover deep universal a n d p e r s o n a l s ig n i f i c a nc e . The Temple in Jerusalem represented God’s dwelling with and among the Jewish people – but Jewish tradition teaches that o u r b o d i e s a r e “temples,” each one an image of God, housing the spirit of God. Hanukkah offers us an opportunity to recognize the sacredness of our bodies, to offer thanks for the miracles of our bodily functions, and rededicate our physical selves to the service of God and humankind.

Hanukkah comes at a dark time in the calendar, close to the winter solstice with its shortest day and longest night. And, at a point in the month when the moon is obscured, it is literally the darkest time of the year. Our response is to light candles in an effort to draw light into the world and appreciate even the humblest, most limited light with a blessing.

In the Jewish tradition, we are urged to be mindful of all those who are ill, and pray for and with them. Even if we, ourselves, and those near and dear to us are fortunate not to be suffering, we pray daily for physical cure and spiritual healing for those whom we do not know. And how

appropriate it is, that as we bring light into the world with the Festival of Lights, that we do all that we can, in the spirit of Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World, to bring a measure of light to those in need. Thus, before we light a candle on each night, as we exchange gifts with our loved ones

and friends, perhaps we can also offer a prayer to those in need – truly the most powerful gift we can give. I would like to thank Rabbi Simcha Weintraub for these suggestions.

Rabbi Andrew M. Paley [email protected]

“In the Jewish tradition, we are urged to be mindful of all

those who are ill, and pray for and with them. Even if we,

ourselves, and those near and dear to us are fortunate not

to be suffering, we pray daily for physical cure and

spiritual healing for those whom we do not know. And how

appropriate it is, that as we bring light into the world with

the Festival of Lights, that we do all that we can, in the

spirit of Tikkun Olam, Repairing the World, to bring a

measure of light to those in need.”

Before lighting the candles, begin each night with the following: “Adonai, Source of healing and hope, we dedicate this night of Hanukkah to those who (complete with appropriate

line below.) Give them and those who care for them rich blessings of strength and support, solace and determination. Illuminate their lives with insight and guidance, and shine peace and serenity on their path.”

The first night of Hanukkah …are experiencing pain or symptoms

Adonai is my Light and my Salvation – whom shall I fear? Adonai is the Strength of my life – who can make me afraid? (Psalms 27:1)

The second night of Hanukkah …are moving through tests and evaluations It is You who lights my candle, Adonai, my God, illumines the darkness. (Psalms 18:29)

The third night of Hanukkah …are receiving diagnosis Leave your ways to Adonai, Trust in Adonai, who will do it. Adonai will cause you your vindication to shine forth like the

light, the justice of your case like noonday sun. (Psalms 37)

The fourth night of Hanukkah …are receiving treatments Send forth Your light and Your truth – They will lead me; They will bring me to Your holy mountain, To Your dwelling

place. (Psalms 43:3)

The fifth night of Hanukkah …are undergoing surgery With You is the source of life; In Your light do we see light. (Psalms 36:10)

The sixth night of Hanukkah …are recovering from surgery and/or treatments For You have saved me from death. O yes, my foot from stumbling, That I may walk in the presence of God, In the light

of life. (Psalms 56:14)

The seventh night of Hanukkah …are stepping into the next phase of life A lamp unto my feet is Your word, A light for my path. (Psalms 119:105)

The eighth night of Hanukkah …are surviving and incorporating the illness into their lives Light is sown for the righteous, Radiant joy for the upright-at-heart O you righteous ones, rejoice in Adonai, And offer

thanks to Adonai’s holy name! (Psalms 97:11-12)

May this be a Festival of Lights for you and those you love. May God’s light shine in your hearts and in the hearts of all of us, providing wholeness, completeness and shalom.


Talking to Our Children about God

God – there’s that word again. Once you say that word out loud, you are in deep trouble. The word might be the same for everyone but it means something completely different to each person. Yet, if God is so central to Judaism, why do so many of us avoid talking about God? I can tell you – there is one group within our community that you all know that does wonder about God, talk about God, think about God all the time, and that’s our kids. But many of us are uncomfortable when it comes to talking about God. And “uncomfortable” might be putting it mildly. I'd like to share six assumptions that I make about God. Then I want to share with you some resources on talking to our children about God. Six assumptions I make about God:

1. Everybody thinks about God - especially young people. 2. No one knows what God is or isn't. No one knows, not Pat Robertson, not the most ultra-orthodox rabbi - no one. 3. There is no one authoritative, universally accepted Jewish concept of God. If you don't believe me, go to the

prayerbook, go to the Avot, where it says "God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.” Now it would have saved considerable money and paper and typesetting costs if it said the same thing in Hebrew, but it doesn't. It says, Elohei Avraham, Elohei Yitzchak, V'elohei Ya'akov. God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob. From which the rabbis derived that every one of our patriarchs and matriarchs experienced God, believed in one God, but experienced God in different ways. And I would suggest to you that what was valid to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is valid for modern Jews today.

4. Respected Jewish thinkers have had many different ways of writing and speaking about God. 5. About the only things that Jews who do believe in God agree upon is that God is one and God is invisible.

Everything else is up for grabs. 6. Our ideas about God change as we grow older and mature. The God of a 5-year-old is almost never the God of

a person 40, 50, 60, etc.

Here are just a couple of metaphors I think are useful in talking to young children about God. • God is the wise leader who has arranged the world so that everything we need is here. • We need air to breathe and water to drink. We need for chairs to stay on the ground and for the sun to stay in its

place. We need love, and there is love in the world. We need food, and there is enough food for everyone.

One five-year-old asked me how we know that God is a wise leader. I replied with a question (after all, I am a rabbi): What does your classroom look like on a Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. before clean-up? What does it look like at 3:00 p.m. after clean-up? What does it look like on Monday morning at 9:00 a.m.? The children quickly pointed out that on Monday morning, the room is clean and everything is in order. I asked how this happens to be. They answered that people come to clean up the room. How did they know that? I asked. They answered that we could tell that people had come to clean up the room because the room was now clean and orderly. I agreed and pointed out that, even though we are not around when the people come to clean the room, we know that they have been here because we can see the results. I then asked them to think of ways in which the world provides us with the things we cannot make for ourselves. They were able to provide several such examples. We then thought of other things that we cannot see or touch, but that we know to be real. We then made the inference to God - whom we cannot see or touch, but whose work we can see around us.

Children seem to agree that God must be a wise leader, because we are given much as a gift in life, including the gift of life itself.

A second way is to present God as the friend who never gives up on you. It will happen from time to time that a child might experience a sense of isolation. It can be very comforting to know that God never gives up on anyone, is always available to listen when we need to speak. God hears, listens, pays attention, and understands. I find this metaphor to be reassuring and powerful.

One of the ways we can do theology with the young is by thinking about how the world works. Shirley Newman, one of the leading authorities on teaching Judaism to young children, calls this "discovering God's secrets." The following lesson plan exemplifies this approach:

The teacher suggests that the children conduct a scientific experiment. They will gather leaves that are exactly the same - in size, shape, texture, and color. The children examine the leaves and conclude that none of the leaves is identical to another. The teacher then passes around brand new postage stamps or coins. The children examine them and conclude that the stamps or coins are identical.

The teacher says, "Today we have discovered one of God's secrets. How are leaves made? How are postage stamps made? When people make something on a machine, they can make things that are exactly the same, identical. When something is natural (made by God), it is always unique. Why do you think that God did that?”

This is an open-ended question. I saw one child reply, "If we all looked the same, it would be boring." Another said, "If we all looked the same, my mommy wouldn't know me!" Uniqueness can be a source of legitimate self-esteem.

I am convinced that young children can engage in deep discussions. They have ideas about God and are happy to share them with an adult who respects them and listens.

Friends, we need to root kids in Jewish theology and let our kids know that they have options. There is not just one way to think of God. And THAT is Jewish!

Here are some great resources to help you: Teaching Your Children About God: A Modern Jewish Approach by Rabbi David Wolpe When Children Ask About God: A Guide for Parents Who Don't Always Have All the Answers by Rabbi Harold Kushner Where Does God Live? Questions and Answers for Parents and Children by Rabbi Marc Gellman Rabbi Jeremy Schneider [email protected]


Happy Hanukkah to our Temple Shalom friends and family!

We hope you have read the Annual Fund letter that was sent to you during the High Holy Days. When considering the needs of Temple Shalom and the wonderful offerings we make available to our congregants, we ask that you please make the most generous donation you possibly can and send back the blue commitment card at your earliest convenience. If you have already made your donation, we extend our heartfelt thanks to you.

Your participation in this important campaign will help enable our Temple to continue to offer outstanding programs, events and services as well as to welcome those who could not otherwise afford to be part of our Temple Shalom community. Your contributions are very much appreciated!

Rabbi Andrew Paley Stephen Enda Ken Glaser/Kathryn Frish Senior Rabbi President 2010 Annual Fund Co-Chairs

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As 2010 comes to a close and we welcome in a new year, we are so excited about what the future As 2010 comes to a close and we welcome in a new year, we are so excited about what the future As 2010 comes to a close and we welcome in a new year, we are so excited about what the future As 2010 comes to a close and we welcome in a new year, we are so excited about what the future

holds. With each new day we get closer to our goal and, as of today, the pledge count is closing in holds. With each new day we get closer to our goal and, as of today, the pledge count is closing in holds. With each new day we get closer to our goal and, as of today, the pledge count is closing in holds. With each new day we get closer to our goal and, as of today, the pledge count is closing in on the 4 million dollar mark! But to truly make this project a success, we need everyone to on the 4 million dollar mark! But to truly make this project a success, we need everyone to on the 4 million dollar mark! But to truly make this project a success, we need everyone to on the 4 million dollar mark! But to truly make this project a success, we need everyone to participate. If you would like to view the architects’ renderings of our vision, stop by the Temple participate. If you would like to view the architects’ renderings of our vision, stop by the Temple participate. If you would like to view the architects’ renderings of our vision, stop by the Temple participate. If you would like to view the architects’ renderings of our vision, stop by the Temple any time to see the posters in the foyer and religious school entrances, or log on to the Temple any time to see the posters in the foyer and religious school entrances, or log on to the Temple any time to see the posters in the foyer and religious school entrances, or log on to the Temple any time to see the posters in the foyer and religious school entrances, or log on to the Temple website at website at website at website at www.templeshalomdallas.orgwww.templeshalomdallas.orgwww.templeshalomdallas.orgwww.templeshalomdallas.org.... There are so many exciting opportunities for our future. We hope you will help bring them to life There are so many exciting opportunities for our future. We hope you will help bring them to life There are so many exciting opportunities for our future. We hope you will help bring them to life There are so many exciting opportunities for our future. We hope you will help bring them to life

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And Now For Someone Completely Different!

Dan Nichols, Jewish Rock Star

is Temple Shalom’s 2011 Composer-in-Residence

In the past, Temple Shalom has sponsored events that featured rabbinic lecturers and Jewish

music professors: for instance Dr. Jack Gottlieb, now 80, was here in 2003 for a weekend that

highlighted his liturgical music and new book, “Funny, It Doesn’t Sound Jewish.” But, this year, we

are excited to present someone completely different -- Temple Shalom’s Composer-in-Residence

for 2011: Dan Nichols, a contemporary Jewish Composer whose music is sung in synagogues and

at Jewish summer camps all over North America. Why is Dan different? His music appeals to the kid in all of us. Here is a

great opportunity to meet and experience this gifted composer who inspires and excites people all over the United States

and Canada. Mr. Nichols, who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with his wife Elysha and daughter Ava, received his

Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of North Carolina in 1992. He has worked tirelessly to fuse his classical

training with his enthusiasm for Jewish communal singing. This passion exists because he is a product of URJ camping,

having grown up at Goldman Union Camp Institute in Zionsville, Indiana.

Don’t be shy! Come and experience the music and exhilaration created by this exceptional performer February 4th-6th.

Be sure to bring your children, your grandchildren, their friends and yours. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Check the

information on page 7 of this issue for all that Dan will be bringing to the Metroplex, and… it’s all free!

Cantor Don Alan Croll [email protected]


LIFELONG LEARNING & RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

Ongoing Adult Classes

Lunch and Learn Wednesdays / 12:00-1:30pm / Library

Get in the habit of enjoying a taste of Jewish text. This class, led by Rabbi Andrew Paley, explores relevant issues through the texts of the Talmud. You’ll be amazed how these ancient teachings are relevant to your life today. Bring your lunch, and break up the day with a taste of Judaism.

Shabbat Torah Study Every Saturday / 8:45-10:15am / Library

Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by Rabbi Paley or Rabbi Schneider as we explore the weekly Torah portion. Enjoy the camaraderie with friends. Bagels and coffee provided 8:30-9:00am.

Judaica Study Class Every other Saturday 9:00-10:00am / Youth Lounge

The class consists of 15-20 people who study books which are significant to an understanding of Judaism. Books are selected by the members of the class who are encouraged to lead a discussion of the bi-weekly assigned readings. The class is open to anyone wishing to participate. Contact Morton Prager at 972-661-3999 for more information.

Bagels and Bible Every Sunday Morning with Religious School 10:30am / Choir Room NO CLASS ON DECEMBER 5th Join Rabbi Paley for this new opportunity to study Torah from the beginning. This class is designed for the beginning Torah study student.

More Than A Few Good Men 1st Tuesday of the Month: Dec. 7 and Jan. 4 11:30am - 1:00pm - Bring Your Lunch StrombergStock Two Lincoln Centre, 5420 LBJ #300

All good men are invited to join Rabbi Paley for an inspirational and educational schmooze on the first Tuesday of each month. Bring a friend and enjoy discussing Jewish ethics and morality.

Start Your Shabbat with Ruach!

Come help us build a wonderful Shabbat Morning worship experience. We are working to create and build our Shabbat morning minyan at 10:30am. Join me with my guitar and other members of our congregation for a meaningful worship experience filled with music and words of prayer designed to tap your connection to our community, to

Torah, and to God. We need your presence to fill the chapel with ruach (spirit and energy). We need your voice to fill our prayer space with song.

Feel free to come as you are in your comfortable clothes. I look forward to greeting you at the next Shabbat morning. (Please note: there will be no separate service on December 4 since we will all be worshiping with the Paley family as Molly Paley becomes a Bat Mitzvah.)

Debbie Massarano Director of Lifelong Learning [email protected]

We need youyouyouyou to read Torah at our Shabbat Morning Minyan. Please call Debbie at 972-661-1362 or email

her at [email protected].

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Might you be interested in

a regular Family Learning Opportunity?

We are exploring the possibility of creating a Family School – Beit Sefer Mishpachah, at Temple Shalom. Although we are very much in the preliminary stages, this would be a monthly (most likely) Jewish learning opportunity for the entire family to do together IN PLACE OF Sunday Religious School classes or Wednesday Next Dor classes.

The program would include activities to do together as a family, as a community, and as parallel learning – kids alone and parents alone. In order to make this happen, we need 12 families who are interested in this unique learning experience.

We will have an informational meeting about this exciting possibility on Sunday, January 9 at 9:30am. (If you are in the Melton Class, please let me know of your interest and I will include you in the planning.)

For questions or to RSVP, please email Debbie at [email protected].

Upcoming Events:

December 3 – Consecration

December 12 – Third Grade Family Education Program

Dec. 13–Jan. 8 – NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)

January 9 – Family School Interest Meeting

January 16 – NO SCHOOL (MLK Weekend)

January 30 – Fourth Grade Family Education Program


Temple Shalom

Composer-in-Residence

Program

February 4-6, 2011

Dan Nichols

Dan Nichols is one of the most popular and influential Jewish musicians in North America, whose music has become an important part of Reform Jewish movement. His Modern Jewish Rock has become a place where Jewish values and themes are communicated through music. Join us for this exciting weekend filled with Ruach.

Friday, February 4

6:30pm Erev Shabbat Service featuring Dan Nichols & His Music

7:30pm Sisterhood Congregational Dinner with Chai House*

Saturday, February 5

4:00pm Dan Nichols Concert - Kosher Jam: Jewish Music that Rocks

“Expect a high energy experience, a participatory rock show that makes no apologies that it is a rock concert and no apologies that it is Jewish.”

Sunday, February 6

9:30am Song Leading Session with Dan Nichols for Next Dor Students

11:15am Religious School Assembly featuring Dan Nichols

Another fabulous program of the Lifelong Learning Department * Please see Page 15 for reservation information to this Dinner


High School & Youth Activities

Youth Programs are on the Move!!! We have noticed that our students are busier than ever so, in an

effort to accommodate their schedules, youth programs for grades 3-7 have moved! You can check us out at our new dates and times during the Religious School day!!! In order to build relationships between our students, have fun, and get to know each other better, we are offering youth group events during the religious school day several times during the year. These programs are NOT ONLY for our students who are enrolled in religious school, but for all Temple Shalom youth. For Temple Shalom Religious School students, there will be no additional fee to participate in these programs. Students not enrolled in TSRS are asked to pay annual dues of $36.00 to participate.

Please sign up by contacting Barrett Harr at 972-661-1810 x232 or [email protected].

“Blue Jean Shabbat” Youth Services Fridays, December 17 and January 21

6:30pm -- Sanctuary Our exciting way to celebrate Shabbat! On the third Friday of the month, Temple Shalom is offering a youth led service

geared for students in grades 6-12. All are welcome to join us for a casual, camp-style, youth Shabbat service that runs concurrently with the main service. We’ll join together in song, prayer, and fun as we welcome Shabbat. Feel free to come as you are and bring a friend!

SUNDAYS 10:15-11:00 11:15-12:00

January 9 3rd Grade 7th Grade

January 23 6th Grade 5th Grade

February 6 4th Grade 3rd Grade

February 27 6th Grade 7th Grade

March 27 5th Grade 3rd Grade

April 10 4th Grade

Calling all Temple Shalom College Students Saturday, December 25

12:00-2:00pm FREE!!! Home for winter break? Want a chance to catch up

with Rabbi Paley and your Temple Shalom friends? Join us for a brunch at the home of Debbie Niederman and Rabbi Paley.

RSVP to Barrett Harr by Dec. 20 at [email protected]

Teens looking for a summer internship?

Jewish Family Service is gearing up for the 2011 Summer Internship Program for High School students. A select group of high school students of all faiths will be given the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the Dallas community while gaining valuable life experience and possibly earning a generous stipend.

This Klein Summer Internship program places high school students with a non-profit agency in the DFW area whose mission and client population matches the interest of the student for a six-week internship beginning June 13 through the end of July. There is a competitive screening process which includes an in-depth application, interviews, references and criminal background checks. There will be both paid and unpaid interns. All applicants must currently be sophomores or juniors and must be at least sixteen years of age by September 1, 2011. Beginning December 1st, the application will be available through the JFS website: www.JFSdallas.org - in the Volunteer section students can click on the Klein Summer Internship program to learn more about the program and download the application. Or, students can contact Janine Pulman directly by email, [email protected].

All student applications will be due in mid January, 2011.There will be an information session for more information and to meet some of last year’s interns on Thursday, January 6, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Jewish Family Service, located at 5402 Arapaho Road, Dallas. Contact Janine Pulman, Director of Volunteer Services at Jewish Family Service with any questions at 972-437-9950.

Don’t let your soda tabs go to waste!

The SHFTY board needs your help by collecting pull tabs (those metal things on the tops of soda cans) for the nonprofit organization Pull Tabs for Charity. Half the proceeds from the pull tabs will go to the National Cancer Institute and half to the Ronald McDonald House. All you need to do is bring in the metal tabs from the top of your soda cans and place them in the jar in the Youth Programs office, or even just find Barrett or a SHFTY board member and we’ll get them to the right place. Happy collecting!

SHFTY Movie Night

Saturday, December 11

6:45-10:00 PM

Grades 8-12

$5.00

Take a break from studying and join us for a night of flicks, fun, and food as we get together for a movie night at Temple Shalom! We’ll meet in the Youth Lounge for a movie, snacks, Havdalah, and a White Elephant Gift Exchange. RSVP to Barrett Harr at [email protected] no later than Monday, December 6.


Temple Shalom Teens Lobby on Capitol Hill Thanks to a generous grant from the Social Action fund, this coming

January, Zoe Aranoff, Leah Gonterman, and Samantha Richardson, students from Temple Shalom, will be traveling with Debbie Massarano to Washington, DC for the Religious Action Center’s L’Taken Conference. At this conference our students will be learning about the current hot button issues in politics and get the opportunity to meet with their Senators and Congressional Representatives to lobby on behalf of Temple Shalom and the Reform Movement.

High School & Youth Activities

NFTY Convention

February 18-22, 2011 -- Dallas, Texas

Grades 9-12

For the first time ever, NFTY Convention will convene here, in Dallas, Texas. This event brings together Reform Jewish teens from the United States and Canada. NFTY Convention is the North American bi-annual convention of the North American Federation of Temple Youth. Laugh and learn, sing and dance, connect with friends from across NFTY's 19 regions as well as the country’s top educators, song leaders, and popular musicians, for this amazing event!

NFTY Convention is open to high school students in grades 9-12 who are members of a Union for Reform Judaism affiliated congregation or temple youth group. For more information on this event and registration, log onto http://www.nfty.org/convention/. Partial, need-based scholarships are available through Temple Shalom. Contact Barrett Harr for more information about this event.

SAVE THE DATE FOR NFTY-TOR Winter Conclave

January 28-30, 2011 -- Austin, Texas Grades 9-12

Shalom NFTY-TOR! Come on down to Austin for a weekend of fun, learning, and friends! As Reform Jews, we all have many hard choices to make in our lives about which kind of Judaism is right for us. Austin Temple Teens (AT&T) has been hard at work creating fun and interesting activities to help you pick your Jewish path.

Contact Barrett Harr at [email protected] if you are interested in joining us for this exciting event!

Next Dor 2nd Trimester Begins

Next Dor started off the year with a very fun and busy trimester where students

took classes on Jewish Cooking, Hebrew, the Holocaust, Sacred Choices, Song

Leading, and many other exciting topics! The next trimester begins on January 12

and students will engage in study in the areas of Prayer, Money Matters, Jews and

Rock Music, Modern Genocide, and Jewish Values through the Simpsons just to

name a few. For more information about the Next Dor program and all the exciting

things it has to offer, contact Barrett Harr, Director of High School and Youth

Programs at [email protected].

Brotherhood vs SHFTY

Wiffle Ball Game

On Sunday, November 14, SHFTY and Brother-hood faced off in their third annual indoor Wiffle Ball tournament. Brotherhood treated the youth to a deli-cious baseball themed lunch and a great game. Unfortunately, the previous undefeated SHFTY team lost to Brotherhood by a score of 16-10. Many thanks go out to the men of Brotherhood who joined us for the game and for all of their support of the youth!


Career Resources in the Community

The Dallas community has resources to assist people in finding jobs during these economic times. Jewish Family Service Networking Groups are "drop-in," open to the public and offered at no charge. Go to www.JFSdallas.org for details.

Employers can send information about job openings to [email protected]. The Job Search Resource Center is open daily from 9:00am -3:00pm, at 972-437-9950.

JFS is also offering expanded job-lead access, workshops, community triage and consultations. For further information, including days and times, go to www.JFSdallas.org or contact Deborah Leibensberger, LCSW at (972) 437-9950 or [email protected]

www.CareerDFW.org This website has been created by Temple

member Jeff Morris to provide comprehensive information to those unemployed or under-employed in the DFW area. Included are calendars, useful websites, career and professional groups, and other information to assist you in finding your next opportunity. For more information, contact Jeff at 214-543-0555 or [email protected]

Does donating to Temple Shalom without it costing you anything sound "too good to be true"? That's exactly what the service provided by GiveSmart does. It's free to you and to Temple Shalom. All you do is register and then conduct your normal eCommerce shopping by shopping through this site: http://igivesmart.com/templeshalom. Each purchase you make returns a percentage of the sale to Temple Shalom.

It's easy, smart, quick, safe, and yet doesn't cost you a single penny extra. Most importantly, it's a huge help to Temple Shalom. Invite your friends and family to shop!

If you have any questions, please contact Heidi in the Administrative Office at [email protected].

We appreciate your continuing support!

December 2010 / 5771 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Want an updated look at what’s going on at Temple? Visit our calendar website at http://70.248.39.38:81/BrowseEvents.aspx

1 Lunch & Learn

12:00pm Library

Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm

Assemble Holiday Boxes 4:30-6:30pm Library

Next Dor 6:30-8:30pm 1st Candle of Hanukkah

2

Chai House Hanukkah Party 7:00pm offsite DAI meeting 7:00pm offsite

3 Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Hanukkah Service and Consecration 6:30pm Sanctuary

4 Torah Study

8:45am Library

Judaica Study 9:00am Youth Lounge Bat Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary Bat Mitzvah 5:00pm Sanctuary

5 Religious School

9:30am - Noon

Sunday with Sisters 9:35am - school entr.

Shir Joy rehearsal 12:00pm

Brotherhood Toast ‘n Roast 6:00pm offsite

6 Temple Shalom Board Meeting 7:00pm Library

7 Feed the Homeless 11:30am offsite

More Than A Few Good Men 11:30am offsite

Plano Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm

8 Lunch & Learn 12:00pm Library


Assemble Holiday Boxes 6:00-9:00pm Library

Next Dor 6:30-8:30pm

Essers & Fressers 6:30pm offsite

9

10 Tot Shabbat

Service 6:00pm Sanctuary Dinner 6:30pm Library Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Adult Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

11 Torah Study

8:45am Library

Bar Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary

Morning Worship 10:30am Chapel SHFTY Movie Night 6:45-10:00pm Teen Lounge

12 Religious School

9:30am - Noon

Cooking for Stew Pot 9:30am - Kitchen

3rd Grade Family Educ. 9:30am Soc. Hall

Bagels & Bible 10:30am Choir Room


Assemble Holiday Boxes 12:00-2:00pm Soc. Hall

Shalom Silver Party 4:00pm Social Hall

13 Sisterhood Board Meeting 7:00pm Library

14


Brotherhood Board 7:15pm Library

16

Sisterhood Bunko 7:00pm offsite

17

Wine & Cheese 6:00pm “Blue Jean Shabbat” Youth Service 6:30pm Sanctuary Adult Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

18

Torah Study 8:45am Library

Judaica Study 9:00am Youth Lounge Morning Worship 10:30am Chapel

19

Brotherhood Softball Awards Bkfst 8:45-11:15am Blood Drive 8:30am-1:00pm

20 Volunteers work at North Texas Food Bank 1:00-3:30pm

21


23

24 Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

25 Torah Study 8:45am Library

Morning Worship 10:30am Chapel College Student Brunch 12:00-2:00pm Offsite

26

27

28

29

30 31 Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel


January 2011 / 5771 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Want an updated look at what’s going on at Temple? Visit our calendar website at http://70.248.39.38:81/BrowseEvents.aspx

1 Happy New Year Torah Study 8:45am Library

Judaica Study 9:00am Youth Lounge

Morning Worship 10:30am Chapel

2

3 Temple Shalom Board Meeting 7:00pm Library

4 Feed the Homeless 11:30am offsite

More Than A Few Good Men 11:30am offsite

Adult Choir 7:00pm Room 101

5 Lunch & Learn 12:00pm Library Essers & Fressers 6:30pm offsite

6

7

Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

8 Torah Study

8:45am Library

Bat Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary


9 Religious School

9:30am - Noon

Family School Meeting 9:30am

Cooking for Stew Pot 9:30am - Kitchen

3rd Grade Program 10:15am Soc. Hall


7th Grade Program 11:15am Soc. Hall


Sisterhood Mah Jongg Tournament 1:00pm Social Hall

10 Sisterhood General Meeting and Dinner 6:30pm Social Hall

11 Plano Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Room 101

12 Lunch & Learn 12:00pm Library Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm Next Dor

6:30-8:30pm

13

14

Tot Shabbat Service 6:00pm Sanctuary Dinner 6:30pm Library Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Adult Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel

15 Torah Study

8:45am Library

Judaica Study 9:00am Youth Lounge Bat Mitzvah 10:30am Sanctuary Morning Worship 10:30am Chapel Bat Mitzvah 5:00pm Chapel

16

17 Building Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

18 Networking Event 11:30am-1:00pm Library Plano Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Room 101



Next Dor

6:30-8:30pm

Brotherhood Board 7:15pm Library

20

21 Wine & Cheese 6:00pm “Blue Jean Shabbat” Youth Service 6:30pm Sanctuary Adult Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel



Sisters Out Socializing

12:30pm offsite

23 Religious School

9:30am - Noon S’hood Intrafaith Brunch 9:30pm offsite





30 Religious School 9:30am - Noon

4th Gr. Family Educ. 9:30am - Soc. Hall


Shalom Silver Game Day 1:00pm Soc. Hall

24

31

25 Plano Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm Adult Choir 7:00pm Room 101


Mid-week Hebrew 4:30-6:00pm Next Dor 6:30-8:30pm

27 28

Wine & Cheese 6:00pm Service 6:30pm Epstein Chapel


Judaica Study 9:00am Youth Lounge Morning Worship 10:30am Chapel

Bar Mitzvah 5:00pm Sanctuary



Sunday, December 19

8:30am-1:00pm

Social Hall

Blood Drive

Give the Gift of Life!

President Michael Kaplan

First Vice President Scott Butnick

Second Vice President Perry Zidow

Treasurer Allan Disraeli

Corresponding Secretary Alan “Rik” Heller

Recording Secretary Herb Ziev

Immediate Past President Dennis Eichelbaum

BROTHERHOOD

The Mission Continues…Texas style!

Happy Hanukkah… Congratulations to Mr. Scott Butnick on his TV debut (Milwaukee

WI station from the Greenbay/Cowboys game. Okay, someone enjoyed the game). Our

Toast ‘n Roast honoring Brenda Brand is on December 5th so, if you haven’t made your

reservation, please contact one of the Chairmen: Mark Fishkind, Ken Glaser or Dennis

Eichelbaum today!!! Congratulations to the Brotherhood Team on winning the 3rd annual

Temple Shalom Youth/Brotherhood Wiffle Ball game. Since this is the December/January

newsletter, Happy New Year!!! Hope you have a wonderful 2011. And finally, to those of

you reading this column, I thank you for taking your time to read our messages.

B’Shalom,

Michael Kaplan

Temple Shalom Brotherhood-President

Dates to Remember: • December 5th Toast ‘n Roast

• December 15th BH Board Meeting

• December 19th TS Softball Banquet & Blood Drive

• January 19th BH Board Meeting

BROTHERHOOD BOARD MEETINGS Wednesdays, December 15 & January 19

7:15pm -- Temple Library

All Brotherhood Members Invited.

“The mission continues…Texas style!”

Shop Tom Thumb and Donate to Temple Youth!

Did you know that you can perform Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) by grocery shopping? You can help temple youth programs by shopping at Tom Thumb! Just get a Tom Thumb Rewards card, and have our number credited with your purchase. Our Number is 1549.

TEMPLE SHALOM BROTHERHOOD SOFTBALL

36th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Sunday, December 19

8:45 to 11:15 AM -- Social Hall

The morning program will include

Special Guest Speaker Dr. Bobby Brown who played on

4 NY Yankee World Series Championship Teams and served as

President of the American League for 10 years.

A Delicious FREE Sunday Brunch for Everyone Attending (Donations will be accepted)

Softball Commissioner, Paul Rakofsky,

will present all of the Spring and Fall Seasons Softball AWARDS including:

Division Winners / Division MVP's / Rookies of the Year / Mr. Shalom Brotherhood /

Fan of the Year / a possible Hall of Fame inductee / and other awards

Several Door Prizes

For additional information call Bob Weinfeld at 972-814-6214 (cell) or 214-440-2542 (residence)

or visit the softball website at www.shalomleague.org

We are collecting winter coats for the needy. If you have a coat to donate, please bring it that day.


Please contact the store for December Hours at 972-661-1850.

Look for our Storewide Sale beginning December 5th!!!

The news of our demise has been greatly exaggerated!

Traditions will be relocating to another part of Temple Shalom during the exciting renovation.

We will let you know of our new location as soon as it is determined and we intend to keep serving your needs.

Keep an eye on our web site for news of our hours of operation and our fabulous moving sale.

Visit our website http://www.traditionsdallas.com/

Your patronage is greatly appreciated!!!

The Sisterhood volunteers of Traditions, your premier Judaica Shop

SISTERHOOD

Your Premier Judaica Shop Phone: 972-661-1850

Managers: Jacque Prager, Anita Samuel and Judy Utay Lead Buyer: Jill Kirschner

Invitation Consultant: Clare Fishman http://www.traditionsdallas.com/

Sisters Out Socializing Shopping On the Square in McKinney Hosted by C.B. Braswell Date: January 22 Time: 12:30pm Place: Square Burger, 115 N. Kentucky St., McKinney Plan: Let's meet for lunch and than a shopping stroll around the square.

Sundays with Sisters

Walk from Temple Shalom

Sunday, December 5

Meet at 9:35am by Religious School drop-off

Our October event was a huge success! Please join the fun in taking a walk from Temple while the kids are in Religious School! Get a little exercise and visit with friends from Temple Shalom. We will be gone about an hour and all fitness levels are welcomed!

Light snacks provided. For questions, please contact Carol Margolis (972-333-8008) or [email protected]

DON'T MISS OUT!

Bunko

Thursday, December 16

7:00pm Christine Harris’ home 6729 Grant Lane, Plano

RSVP by December 10th

972-618-0002 or [email protected]

$5 per person at the door

10TH ANNUAL

SISTERHOOD MAH JONGG TOURNAMENT

Sunday, January 9

We're working hard and looking for committee assistance. Would you like to…

• Bake? • Collect sets and tables? • Solicit prizes?

Then we're looking for you!

Contact Chairs Betty Roth ([email protected]) or Jill Weinberg ([email protected]) to volunteer.


Pre-Service Receptions

Calling all foodie volunteers! Sisterhood is looking for some volunteers to help set up for the weekly Friday night Wine and Cheese and special services. You can purchase food items and/or set up the cheese and cracker trays. It only takes a small amount of time and the more people, the merrier!

If you’re interested, please contact Chris Harris:

[email protected], 972-618-0002

Karen Abels:

[email protected], 972-245-2705

Intra-faith Sisterhood Brunch

Sunday, January 23

9:30am

Congregation Beth Torah

720 Lookout Drive, Richardson

Mark Kreditor will present a new program created for us. It will include Broadway music made famous by women singers. Cost $18.00 ~ Vaad Approved

Please make your check out to Congregation Beth Torah and send it to Carolyn Borkan, 7242 Holyoke Drive, Dallas, TX 75248-2239

Sisterhood Spring Event Sisterhood Spring Event Sisterhood Spring Event Sisterhood Spring Event Hall of Fame Dinner: Save The Date!Hall of Fame Dinner: Save The Date!Hall of Fame Dinner: Save The Date!Hall of Fame Dinner: Save The Date! Honoring our Women of Valor Past and PresentHonoring our Women of Valor Past and PresentHonoring our Women of Valor Past and PresentHonoring our Women of Valor Past and Present Sunday, March 27Sunday, March 27Sunday, March 27Sunday, March 27 5:30pm5:30pm5:30pm5:30pm Bent Tree Country ClubBent Tree Country ClubBent Tree Country ClubBent Tree Country Club Featuring Keynote SpeakerFeaturing Keynote SpeakerFeaturing Keynote SpeakerFeaturing Keynote Speaker Gina Miller of CBS11Gina Miller of CBS11Gina Miller of CBS11Gina Miller of CBS11

January General Meeting We will announce our 2011 Woman of Valor!

Monday, January 10 ~ 6:30pm Dinner will start at 7:00pm in the Social Hall

"White Elephant" Sale

Please bring a new "Recycled Gift" to donate (something you received but cannot use) We will have a silent auction.

The money collected will benefit the YES Fund (Youth Education and Scholarship).

Bring cash or checks for this fun exchange. Questions: contact Allison Harding: (972) 386-5251, [email protected]

RSVP with your check by Wednesday, January 5th

Download the flyer and enclose with your check and mail to:

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Attn: January Meeting

6930 Alpha Road Dallas, TX 75240

Make checks payable to: Temple Shalom Sisterhood Cost for dinner: $12 per person. Joe's Italian Villa is catering the dinner.

Flyer Location: http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/controls/download.aspx?filename=~/files/

SisterhoodJanuary2011GeneralMeeting.doc

Circle of Service Tea

In honor of the Super Bowl on February 6th, we are changing the date of the Circle of Service Tea.

The Circle of Service Tea

will now be held on Sunday, February 13

2:00 - 4:00pm

SISTERHOOD


Temple Shalom Sisterhood CHAI Dinner

and Congregational Shabbat Dinner

CHAI (Community Homes for Adults Inc.) provides group homes for adults with cognitive disabilities. The residents and their families will be Sisterhood’s guests for this evening.

Date: Friday, February 4, 2011 Wine & Cheese: 6:00 p.m. Shabbat Service: 6:30 p.m.

Traditional Chicken Dinner: 7:30 p.m. in the Social Hall following services

Cost: $10 adults, $6 children (10 years old and under)

Any questions? Please contact:

Meredith Marmurek (972) 964-1922 or [email protected]

RSVP with your check by January 28, 2011

Please enclose the bottom part of this flier with your check and mail to:

Temple Shalom – Shabbat Dinner 6930 Alpha Road Dallas, TX 75240

Name(s):_________________________________________________________

# _____ Adults x $10.00 $________

# _____ Children x $6.00 $________ (age 10 and under)

Total Enclosed: $________

Make checks payable to Temple Shalom Sisterhood.

Carolyn Cooper to be Honored

at CHAI Congregational Dinner

Carolyn Cooper, of blessed memory, will be honored by Community Homes for Adults, Inc. (CHAI) at the dinner. CHAI President Marcy Helfand and Executive Director Lea Bond will present Carolyn’s family with the Cherished Angel Award. CHAI's Cherished Angel Award is presented to an outstanding supporter of CHAI in recognition of their contribution to furthering the mission of CHAI. Awardees go above and beyond, supporting CHAI financially, through volunteer work, and by spreading the word of CHAI's work to the greater Dallas community. CHAI is proud to recognize those who support CHAI's mission to enable adults with cognitive disabilities to live full, rich lives in a safe environment and to meaningfully participate in the community.

Flyer location online:

http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/controls/download.aspx?filename=~/files/CHAIDinnerflier02042011.doc


Holiday Boxes for the Homeless

a program of

The holidays will soon be here and everyone, including our friends in need, appreciates receiving gifts in the spirit of the season. For the second year, Temple Shalom will be embracing this meaningful community project. We need your help. The donation items, schedule and instructions are outlined below. You may also donate a completed holiday box of your own.

Daily Drop-off continues! Look for a receptacle in the main hallway

December 5 - Final Sunday Collection Date for Religious School Families Look for the drop-off points outside the Lifelong Learning Office.

Donation list for the Religious School by grade as well as for anyone else filling a box:

K - 1 pens/pencils, small set of dominos/checkers, hard wrapped candy, locking sandwich or quart-sized bags

2 - 3 socks for adults, Chapstick, small flashlight with batteries, instant cocoa mix or coffee/tea packages

4 - 5 knit hat, manual can opener, small pack of tissues, fast food gift card, toothbrush and toothpaste

6 – 7 adult gloves, comb/brush, phone card, disposable razors, small pack of tissues, Chapstick, scotch tape

8 – 12 scarf, plastic poncho, deodorant, hand cream in tube, small pack of tissues, holiday wrapping paper

Assembly Fun for Everyone!Assembly Fun for Everyone!Assembly Fun for Everyone!Assembly Fun for Everyone!

Wednesdays in the Library: Dec. 1 Wednesdays in the Library: Dec. 1 Wednesdays in the Library: Dec. 1 Wednesdays in the Library: Dec. 1 ---- 4:304:304:304:30––––6:30pm & Dec. 8 6:30pm & Dec. 8 6:30pm & Dec. 8 6:30pm & Dec. 8 ---- 6:006:006:006:00––––9:00pm 9:00pm 9:00pm 9:00pm

Sunday, December 12 Sunday, December 12 Sunday, December 12 Sunday, December 12 ---- noon noon noon noon –––– 2:00pm in the Social Hall2:00pm in the Social Hall2:00pm in the Social Hall2:00pm in the Social Hall

If you choose to fill your own holiday box, use an empty shoe box (standard size). Please only use boxes that have a separate bottom and lid. Wrap the lid and the box separately. The box should not be wrapped shut when finished. Fill the box with a variety of the items listed above. Please fill boxes with ADULT, UNISEX items only. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE used or damaged items, knives or weapons, chocolate or food, liquids, medications or vitamins, breakable items or glass containers, aerosol cans or money. Once filled, place a rubber band around each box. In a separate envelope you may enclose a holiday card or note from you/your family or group. (Please do not include addresses or phone numbers.) Place your note inside the box.

Completed boxes may be dropped off as early as Sunday morning, December 5th.

SHOE BOXES & NEW AND GENTLY USED BLANKETS are needed!

Want to help with the collections Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings?

Deliver the boxes to the Stewpot?

Contact Jerri Grunewald at 972-735-9309 or [email protected]

THIS IS A COMMUNAL MITZVAH OPPORTUNITY SPONSORED BY

SISTERHOOD AND THE TIKKUN OLAM COUNCIL


Tikkun Olam Council News

Temple Shalom Social Action http://www.templeshalomdallas.org/p-184.aspx

Help Serve Lunch to the Homeless Temple Shalom serves lunch at The Bridge in

downtown Dallas on the first Tuesday of the month from 11:30am to 1:00pm.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Kreitman at 972-233-3754.

Help A Soldier Call Home

Temple Shalom is participating in "Cell Phones for Soldiers". We have a drop off box for your conven-ience in the Temple Administrative and Religious School Offices.

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Temple member Randi Alter, [email protected], 972-256-3200 or their website

http://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/index.html

Items for the Needy

We collect various items which are given to The Stewpot. All donations of old eye glasses and unused travel size toiletries can be left with Joy in Rabbi Paley's office and will be truly appreciated.

Cook for the Needy

Sundays, Dec. 12 & Jan. 9

9:00 - 10:15am One Sunday a month volunteer cooks meet in the Temple

kitchen to prepare food for the less fortunate helped by The Stewpot. We need you! You don’t have to RSVP, but if you have questions or would like to be placed on the monthly reminder list, please contact Gail Hartstein at 972-378-0663 or [email protected].

Future Dates: February 6, March 6, April 10, May 1

Advocacy work through Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI)

Issues of Healthcare

The following healthcare issues will be addressed by Dallas Area Interfaith (of which Temple Shalom is a member) over the next six months:

Eldercare Durable Medical Exchange Recycling Project Access/Affordability Mental Health

Please consider getting involved with Temple Shalom and all the congregations of DAI, as we research and consider

what we can do and how we can impact the greater community on these issues of healthcare. What we can do in conjunc-tion with DAI has the power to impact each and every one of us personally. Take action. The next DAI meeting will be:

Thursday, December 2, 7:00pm King of Glory Lutheran Church, 6411 LBJ Freeway Dallas 75240

Mitzvah Projects

Date Project Location Time

November 15 – December 12

Collections for Holiday Boxes for the Homeless

Collection by Religious School door

On-going

December 1 Wrapping Holiday boxes for the Homeless Temple Library 4:30 -- 6:30pm

December 2 Chai House Hanukkah Party CHAI’s Todd House 15608 Moondust

7:00pm

December 8 Assembly of boxes Temple Library 6:00 -- 9:00pm

December 12 Assembly of boxes Temple Library 12:00 -- 2:00pm

December 19 Brotherhood Blood Drive Social Hall 8:30am -- 1:00pm

December 20 North Texas Food Bank 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. 1:00 -- 3:30pm

On-going December and January

Clothes Drive benefitting Lifenet - In particular, need clothes

Collection by Religious School door

Lifenet


The Temple Shalom Nominating Committee is considering candidates for nomination to the 2011-2012 Temple Board. Any member who is interested in being considered for a board position should fill out the form and send same to the chair of the nominating committee:

Meredith Richardson 4404 Landpiper Court, Dallas, TX 75287 [email protected]

TEMPLE SHALOM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

EXPECTATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of a member of the Board of Trustees is to develop the strategies, policies and

procedures for the operation of Temple Shalom, and to monitor its finances, programs and

performance, in support of Temple Shalom’s mission and goals.

Members are expected to attend as many of the following as possible in order to be able to

effectively participate in trustee discussions. Board members should participate in accordance

with their capabilities and interests.

1. ATTENDANCE

Board Members are expected to attend:

- Monthly Board meetings, and other board and congregational meetings.

- Congregational services and activities.

- Council and working group meetings as appropriate.

2. INVOLVEMENT

Board members should:

- Acquire knowledge of Temple mission, goals, bylaws, procedures and

published financial statements.

- Participate actively and take a leadership role in at least one council and/or working group.

- Represent the Board on the pulpit at least twice a year.

- Financially support the Temple in accordance with their means.

- Help raise funds for the Temple.

- Be prepared for and participate in discussions at Board meetings.

- Encourage participation in Temple activities.

- Be a member of Brotherhood or Sisterhood.

- Encourage non-members to join the Temple.

- Represent the Temple in the community.


TEMPLE SHALOM BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CANDIDATE RECOMMENDATION FORM

Name________________________________________________________________________________________

Phones: Home_________________________ Work______________________ Cell________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________________

Street City Zip

Email______________________________________________

Personal Information: (Circle) Marital Status: M S W D (Circle) Age: 21-35 36-50 51-65 66+

Number of children ____

Check if currently enrolled in TS Religious School_____

Temple Member ______ years

Education: High School____ College____ Which Degrees?_____________________________________________

Profession/Occupation/Special Skills _______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________

Employer______________________________________________________City____________________________

Previous service to Temple Shalom: (list most recent first) Use additional page if necessary.

Other Community Service Activities (list most recent first) Use additional page if necessary

Submitted by __________________________________________________ Phone ________________________

(self submission is acceptable)

Optional: Feel free to attach a written statement with any other information that may be useful to the nominating committee.

DEADLINE: December 31, 2010 Email or send to: Meredith Richardson, Nominating Chair 4404 Landpiper Court, Dallas, TX 75287 [email protected]

Chair or Member

Name of Organization or Project Dates


Get the 411 on All Things Jewish!

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SHALOM SILVER LIFE STARTS AT 55 FOR TEMPLE SHALOM SENIORS!!

SHALOM SILVER, OUR DYNAMIC SENIOR GROUP, IS THE HAPPENING PLACE!

ESSERS & FRESSERS, our 1st Wednesday Dinner Group Wednesday, December 8 - 6:30pm (postponed a week because of Hanukkah) Call your friends and meet us for a

delicious, congenial dinner at Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet, located at 180 W. Campbell Road in Richardson. (between Collins and Alamo)

Wednesday, January 5 - 6:30pm If you are longing for pierogies, goulash, borscht, blintzes, and more Eastern European delicacies, meet us at the highly recommended Taste of Poland, 2301 N. Central Expwy, in Plano. (NW corner at Parker Road)

If you haven’t tried Essers and Fressers, come join us for good food and a good time! To reserve a place, please contact Marcia Gold at [email protected].

Sunday, December 12 / 4:00pm / Social Hall LET’S PARTY! Who better to party with than our own entertaining, fun Cantor Don Croll!! Cantor will sing a variety of popular songs,

lead us in sing-a-longs and do some of his hilarious shtick! Let’s eat, drink and be merry with wine, hot & cold hors d-oeuvres and good friends. Shalom Silver members $3.00 each, non-members $8.00 each. Please send checks, made out to Temple Shalom, to Judy Utay, 913 Warren Way, Richardson 75080. Deadline is December 9.

Sunday, January 30 / 1:00pm / Social Hall GAME DAY This popular day is becoming an annual event. Come enjoy great games like poker, blackjack, mah jongg, canasta, and

various board games. Feel free to bring your favorite games. Light refreshments will be served. Shalom Silver members $3.00, non-members $8.00. Please RSVP to Judy Utay so we will know how many to prepare for. Please send checks, made out to Temple Shalom, to Judy Utay, 913 Warren Way, Richardson 75080. Deadline is January 26. Invite your friends. Everyone is welcome, including non-Temple members.

For all these events, watch your e-mail and the carousel in the Temple foyer for further details, or feel free to contact

one of us with any questions or comments. We invite all Temple seniors, (singles and couples where one spouse is 55+) to participate! We also welcome your ideas and help in future programming. We are now accepting dues ($18.00 per person) for the 2010-11 year. Checks may be sent to Judy Utay at the above address.

Ken Parker: [email protected] Judy Parker: [email protected] Judy Utay: [email protected]

PUT MORE FUN IN YOUR LIFE! JOIN SHALOM SILVER!

Shalom Singles

For the last three years, Shalom Singles has been offering a variety of social events to enhance the lives of Jewish singles in our community.

Shalom Singles is the happening place for any Jewish singles from 36 to 60. Just send us your e-mail address and we'll include you on our roster of 430+ other sharp, fun-loving singles. You'll receive announcements of all the neat get-togethers coming up soon. There are no fees, dues, etc., just good times and good friends!

Don't miss out! Contact Judy Parker [email protected]

As a caring community, we would like to reach out to our members. When

there is an illness, hospitalization, death, birth, etc. please contact Joy in

Rabbi Paley’s office at 972-661-1810 x201 or

[email protected].

The Rabbis, Cantor and volunteers are here to help during times of need

and celebration.

Temple Shalom

Ombudsman If you have a question or

concern about Temple policy, process, etc., and would like

confidential assistance in having your query answered, please

call Myron or Marsha Schwitzer

at 972-233-8529.

Join a Havurah Today and Make Friends That Will Last a Lifetime.

Celebrate, Socialize, Learn Together The word Havurah is Hebrew for fellowship. Individual

Havurot are small groups that have similar goals, with Judaism as the binding thread.

New groups are being formed at Temple and we would love to add you to the mix. Each group determines for themselves what their emphasis will be and how often they will meet. Whether it is social, study-oriented, or community service, the choice is up to you.

No matter what you choose, a Havurah is a great way to meet new temple members and form lasting friendships, which will ultimately add something to each of our Jewish lives.

For more information or to join a Havurah, please contact: Marcia and Ted Gold

972-618-7088 or [email protected]


ADULT EDUCATION Speedy Recovery Joan Cera Bennett & Bette Miller BEAUTIFICATION/FLOWER FUND Birth Samantha Patten

Lawrence & Elaine Solomon Memory Edith Cohen Elaine Spitz & Family Joe Kessner Lawrence & Elaine Solomon Ruth Margolis Maxine Smith Alvin Oken Mark & Rayna Oken BUILDING FUND Memory Ken Goldstein Ellen Goldstein CANTOR CROLL’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Honor Cantor Croll Lane & Sara Persky

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Birthday Joel Hart Liz Haberman Bar Mitzvah Matthew Kletz The Kletz Family Speedy Recovery Joan Cera Howard & Denise Gottlieb Memory Leo Heinz Benjamin

Steve, Shana, Harrison & Bianca Javery Margot Benjamin

Steve, Shana, Harrison & Bianca Javery Otto Bissinger Larry & Karen Bissinger Helen Elsner Roy Elsner Phil Gottlieb Howard & Denise Gottlieb Irving Green Tarry Hyman Harriette Hochberg Lawrence Hochberg Carl D. Levy Steve & Debbie Felsenthal Myron M. Presby Carol Presby Preite Jean Turover Ed & Toby Lederman CARING CONGREGATION Birth Teddy Jasper Levy Bob & Jean Weinfeld Bat Mitzvah Molly Paley Bob & Jean Weinfeld Speedy Recovery Joan Cera Bob & Jean Weinfeld Audree Disraeli Bob & Jean Weinfeld Memory Leonard Gershberg Annette Gersh Shirley Kavensky Toby Stone Bertha Oken Mark & Rayna Oken Lena Slotkin Jack & Audrey Efseroff GENERAL FUND Birth Cassandra J. Mayoff

Bernie & Denise Mayoff Speedy Recovery Joan Cera Bernie & Denise Mayoff Debra Weiner Sara Heller Memory Aaron Allen Norman & Carolyn Borkan Sophie Anton Reva Cohen Boris Blumin Robert Blumin Bert Grabsky Ellen Grabsky Ann Gross Gene Schanbaum

Albert Harris Morton M. Harris Oscar Hillebrenner Todd & Dawn Aaron

Arthur & Nancy Brand & Family Stuart Gibson

John & Carolyn Girardin Fonda Glazer

Leon & Paula Goldstein Hans & Elnora Hillebrenner

Homeowners Assoc. of Regency Place Lewis J. Kravetz

Dennis & Marion Schepps & Family Warren & Gilda Sprung & Family

Philip & Adrienne Strull Chris Irvine Bernie & Denise Mayoff Philip Polins Arnold & Susan Levy Sam Radnitz Paul & Raelaine Radnitz Bernadine Schanbaum Gene Schanbaum Charlie Wiener Bernie & Denise Mayoff GREENE FAMILY CAMP Memory Sydney Gurevich Gene & Louise Yoss Carol Plotkin Alex & Gail Plotkin Sadie Yoss Gene & Louise Yoss JULIA MICHELE WARREN SCHOLAR. (Greene Family Camp) Birthday Regine Ginsberg

Alice Warren, John Warren & Family Tara Gleaves Alice Warren Memory Carlyne Jackofsky Ellen Jackofsky Jake Pulman Janine Pulman Maurice Strachan

Alice Warren, John Warren & Family Rose Warren Alice Warren MUSIC Memory Sarah Radin Jason & Monica Sandler PRAYER BOOK FUND Memory Arnold Glaser Sol & Jill Kirschner Dorothy Less Sol & Jill Kirschner RABBI PALEY’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Honor Rabbi Paley Lane & Sara Persky

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Regina Wittenberg

Bat Mitzvah Molly Paley Ed & Toby Lederman

Sara Pfeffer David Shusterman & Hilary Sherman

Joyce Susman Speedy Recovery Edie Bernstein June Baker Joan Cera Lillian Ostroff Shelly Schnoll June Baker Memory Sam Bernstein Burt & Rita Tansky Joseph Frank Brenda Green Dorothy Grossman David C. Grossman Howard Kotkin Lillian Ostroff Max Liebnick Allen & Barbara Liebnick Emil Neubauer June Baker Philip Polins Bernice Polins

Doris Rattet Ed & Toby Lederman Allen Siegel Margaret Kottwitz Anna Smith Michael Vinocur Jeret Stanley Sally Stanley Sylvia Vinocur Michael Vinocur RABBI SCHNEIDER’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Honor Rabbi Schneider

Temple Shalom Sisterhood Bar Mitzvah Matthew Kletz The Kletz Family Speedy Recovery Rachel Schneider

Sheldon & Linda Widman Memory Otto Bissinger Larry & Karen Bissinger Mildred Elkin Larry & Linda Elkin Oscar Hillebrenner Jeff & Dolores Staffin Moe Kanner Larry & Linda Elkin Nat Winokur Fern Jaffee RABINER CHILDREN’S LIBRARY Memory Rosalie Wishkin Mark & Lynne Rossow SISTERHOOD Honor Jane Lachman Toba Reifer Maintenance Staff

Jane Lachman & Toba Reifer Sara Spraggins

Jane Lachman & Toba Reifer Speedy Recovery Staci Mendelsohn The Reifer Family Memory David G. Metz Thelma D. Victor SOCIAL ACTION Bat Mitzvah Molly Cooke Susan Hoffman Speedy Recovery Joan Cera Susan Hoffman Debra Weiner Susan Hoffman Memory Norman Gross Gary & Elaina Gross Oscar HIllebrenner Susan Hoffman Clifford L. Rubin

Steve, Dana, Zach & Alexa Remer Leon Rubin Phyllis Roseman YOUTH ACTIVITIES (Scholarship) Bat Mitzvah Molly Paley Jeff & Jeri Lyn Sebert Memory Irving Bornfeld Cindy Goldman Tracy Fisher Mark & Laurel Fisher Mae Glauberman Allan Glauberman Marvin Raskin Laurie Narva Clifford L. Rubin

Steve, Dana, Zach & Alexa Remer YOUTH EDUCATION GENERAL FUND Memory Elliott Gordon Estelle G. Baron Harry Krichel Larry & Ellen Tave Yefim Tsimberg Etya Tsimberg

GRATITUDES


May Their Memory Be a Blessing…

Temple member Miriam Lewis, wife of Paul Lewis Sam Aidman, father of Debbie Landa Rochelle Bain, cousin of Raelaine Radnitz Jacob Heller, father of Stephen Heller Dorislee Riley Hoffpauer, mother of Bill Hoffpauer Wayne Johnson, uncle of Kat Levy Joan Bein Leibowitz, step-mother of Laura Brownlee Eleonore Markusfeld, mother of Evelyn Hillenbrand Edward Postel, father of Larry Postel Nick Solov, grandfather of Bradley, Louis & Heather Solov

Directory Information Our Temple Directory is now online!

Access it by going to the Temple Shalom website at

www.templeshalomdallas.org. If you need the login information, please contact Heidi Barishman at 972-661-1810x200 or [email protected]. Please check your family’s entry in the directory and send any changes to Heidi. The directory will be updated periodically.

Senior Rabbi………...……..….Andrew M. Paley

Assoc. Rabbi………………Jeremy A. Schneider

Rabbi Emeritus…………...Kenneth D. Roseman

Cantor……………………………..Don Alan Croll

Exec. Director……………….……….Steve Lewis

Director of Lifelong

Learning………………….Debbie Massarano

Interim Director of Early Childhood

Education…………….………...Jane Kadosh

Director of High School and

Youth Programs… …….………..Barrett Harr

President…………….…………….Stephen Enda

Vice President…………………….Lory Kohleriter

Vice President……………......Rodney Schlosser

Vice President………………………….Aric Stock

Financial Director………………….Mitch Hurwitz

Treasurer…………………………...Kathryn Frish

Secretary……………………….Martha Oberman

Past President………….…Meredith Richardson

Welcome New Members

Martin Abern

Robert Cohen

Mel and Zelda Naftalis

Gina Weber

Congratulations to…

Mark and Ann Goodman on the engagement of their son, Matthew, and Rachel Darrow; Temple members David Greenstein and Lisa Gilreath on their recent marriage; Temple members Jim Warner and Anita Friedman on their recent marriage; Arnold and Susan Levy on the birth of their grandson, Teddy Jasper Levy, and to his great-grandmother Bernice Polins; Andy Goodman on completing the Team in Training Marathon in San Antonio; Leah Prager, daughter of Bill and Erica Prager, on being named recipient of the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award by the Greater Dallas Chapter of Association of Fundraising Professionals and Communities Foundation of Texas for her work in raising funds to battle Muscular Dystrophy.

Remember the Temple in Your Will

Temple Shalom is committed to preserving the future of our congregation for generations to come. Bequests of all sizes are important resources for the Temple, and we encourage you to be a link to the future by remembering the Temple in your will. Your lasting tribute is your commitment to the survival of our religion, our Temple, and our people.

A bequest can easily be established by adding a simple codicil to your will. Additionally, many other options exist to leave a legacy for Temple Shalom. A brochure with more information is available in our main foyer, or by contacting the administrative offices. For more information, please contact our Executive Director Steve Lewis at 972-661-1810 ext.202.

Your planned gift will serve the future of our congregation and community. Thank you for helping assure the strength and health of Temple Shalom for generations to come.

Our mission is to inspire in you a relationship with God, Torah and the Jewish people. Do you know someone we should invite to Temple, someone who is new to Dallas or is not connected to a congregation?

Please contact Executive Director Steve Lewis so we can show them that Temple Shalom is their place.

Jewish History Display

Jim and Stephanie Comfort’s website: jewishpostcardcollection.com has over 11,000 historical postcards.

You may see where your family came from.

Remember Ed & Randy those 2 Catering Mavens from Ed’s Deli?

Well, if you are planning a Bar or Bat Mitzvah,

a Wedding, a Party, a Meeting, or just a “Get Together”

Ed & Randy are Totally Catering

“Great traditional food that you can’t get enough of.”

972-818-8700 www.totallycatering.com

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