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The TempleCongregation Ohabai Sholom

and for the main course on Sunday night

Friday Night ~ Israeli Family Night!Join bubbe & zaideh for traditional food,

Music & dancing! $25 per person, Bar Mitzvah age & up,$10 for all under Bar Mitzvah age, &

Free for under 3 years.

Temple to TableFood Fest April 11th-13th

view. . . see back cover for registration info & additional schedule of events!

comes to The Temple $125 per person

Saturday Night ~ Young Adults Night Out! Meet up for a casual evening at Flyte’s lounge. Make new friends, catch up with old ones, and enjoy local artisan foods, craft brews,

and wines from around the world! $45 per person

The Temple5015 Harding RoadNashville, TN 37205Phone: 615-352-7620

Fax: 615-352-9365

Executive Staff

Mark SchiftanSenior Rabbi ................................ ext. 224

Shana Goldstein MacklerRabbi ............................................. ext. 221

David Davis..................Rabbi Laureate

Tracy FishbeinCantor ........................................... ext. 226

Bernard GutcheonCantor Emeritus ......................... ext. 234

Lisa CrockettDirector of Finance & Operations.......................................................ext. 230

Lynda GutcheonDirector of Education ............... ext. 233Religious School Office ............. ext. 225

Corye NelsonPreschool Director ..................... ext. 231

Erin ZagnoevDirector of Membership & Development ............................... ext. 299

Office Staff

Mitzie RussellExecutive Assistant to the Clergy &Office Manager .......................... ext. 292

Mark ShepardFacility Manager ......................... ext. 235

Helene DunbarMarketing Specialist................ext. 227

Bookkeeper............................. ext . 228

Marjorie ZagerSenior Services Coordinator .... ext. 237

Officers

Ray Berk ..................................President

Ralph Levy ...................... Vice President

Martin Sir ................................Treasurer

Joyce Friedman ......................Secretary

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Passover Memories

Ray Berkt

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Get on Board One of my favorite Passover memories came from attending a seder at a friend’s home several years ago. As the seder began, my friend opened his front door, actually stood there and shouted the opening lines of the Hagaddah, “let all who are hungry come and eat!” The rule at this seder was who ever came to the door, had a place at the table. It seemed a joke perhaps at first, but it was a perfect example

of taking the teachings to heart - learning and doing. We are to make sure that we understand the story of Exodus is still alive – the journeying through the wilderness to safety and dignity does not belong to just one generation – not to one time or one place. It is a story for all of us, a universal story of freedom and a personal journey to redemption. That is the point of the seder: to see ourselves there then, and here now. We are to see ourselves as slaves, bent from oppression. We are also supposed to see ourselves in the four children, different from one another, but all present at the seder. The rabbis labeled them the wise, the wicked, the simple and the one who does not know enough to ask. But we know that no child is all wise, none is all wicked or all simple or incapable of asking anything. A reading tells us: At different points, we have been all of these children – the one who is eager, the one who is hostile, the one who is passive and the one who is bewildered… We have been all of these children: aware, alienated, direct and silent. But all of the children had a place at the seder. All of the children were welcomed. Each type of child, each type of person, each type of Jew has a place at our table. Each year The Temple proudly shouts from our door, for all those who want, to come in. On the first night, we host a seder specifically for those seeking conversion through our conversion conversations class at the home of Patty and Jimmy Marks. This is a great opportunity for these participants to live Jewishly and fully experience together. The second night, we welcome everyone to join us for our Congregational Seder. This family-friendly celebration is lead by Rabbi Schiftan and Cantor Fishbein. A third seder is offered through our JACS/ Recovery group. This seder speaks specifically to the oppression of addiction and the liberation found through recovery. This annual seder helps bring people, addicts and their families, back into Judaism, with an understanding of their disease and the warmth of community. Much like the history of our people, the journey is the recovery, each step as important as the one before and the one coming. The fourth seder we offer is our GLBT seder. Like our recovery seder, this one is open to the larger community as well. Some of these seder participants have not entered the doors of the Synagogue since they came out – for fear, shame or hostility. But they soon find a place at our table. This seder recalls the heroism of our ancestors to fight and stand up, to refuse to be degraded and oppressed. We celebrate together the call for universal respect and acceptance, freedom and inclusion. Like the generations that came before us, we open our doors and invite all to enter and join us for any of our seder gatherings at The Temple. All who are seeking a seat with community, including those who fear they do not know enough to participate and those who have seen too much to believe in hope, we have set a place for you. You can find more information for the Second Night, Recovery and GLBT seders in the bulletin. Our doors are open as we wish you a healthy and happy Passover.

In 1984, something wonderful happened at The Temple. A bright, energetic, and successful young woman joined our professional staff. What brought her to Nashville from California is a story in itself. Sure, Nashville was a pleasant city with opportunity for an accomplished Religious School Educator, but also it was home to the young woman’s beau, a talented and popular young man who had recently become our Cantor.

In the ensuing years, the young woman would marry the Cantor, become our Religious School Director, raise a family, design and implement a religious school curriculum that is one of the finest within the Reform Movement, gain a national reputation as a premier educator, and endear herself to her congregation.

It is not easy running a Religious School, but Lynda Gutcheon has made it seem so. She has connected not only with her staff, but also with her students and their families. Our children are her children, and that is the way Lynda wants it. During our children’s good times and difficult times, she has been there for them, offering kindness and encouragement.

Whether making our youngest children comfortable with their kindergarten experience, or teaching Hebrew to those who are preparing to become B’nai Mitzvah, Lynda’s attention to detail, and warm and gentle approach, have instilled security and confidence in our children. She knows just the right buttons to push, and the type of motivation necessary for success.

Recently, I saw Lynda holding her beautiful young granddaughter, Marlie. The pride and joy in her face were palpable. As we talked, I had to smile because I knew that the sincerity and love in her voice, and the genuineness of her words, would have been much the same if she had been holding one of our children. For Lynda, it has never mattered who you are, or what you are, you are still special and deserving.

On June 30, 2014, after 30 years of service to The Temple, Lynda’s tenure as Director of our Religious School will come to an end, but Lynda’s many contributions to our congregation will endure. Importantly, Lynda can take great pride in her many accomplishments, and in the profound and positive influence that she has had in the lives of so many of our congregants.

On behalf of our Temple family, thank you, Lynda, for all that you have done - your commitment and dedication to our congregation, your professionalism, and the example that you have set for the future. We have been enriched by your presence.

Rabbi Schiftan’s Sabbatical Update:

Rabbi Schiftan will be taking the third part of a delayed three-part sabbatical, approved by the Board of Trustees several years ago. He will include this phase alongside his

summer vacation plans for this year. Rabbi Schiftan will be gone from mid-June until early

August, with the final dates to be determined in the very near future. Please note that during his absence, Rabbi

Mackler and Cantor Fishbein will be available for any pastoral and life cycle needs of the congregation.

Rabbi Mackler

Congratulations to our Post Confirmation Graduates.

Jacob GeltzerMira Wasserman

Joseph Dillon

Post Confirmation graduation is Friday, April 25, 2014 at 6:00 pm

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Sincere SympathyThe Temple mourns the loss of the following member and extends

condolences to our Temple members who share the loss.

Don Brandes ~ March 15, 2014Survived by his wife, Suzanne Brandes

Norma Jean Cohen ~ March 21, 2014Survived by her husband, Ralph Cohen and

son Gilbert (Judy) Cohen.

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Social Action

Eric YalowitzApril 5, 2014

11:00 am

Eric Yalowitz was born on April 18, 2001. His parents are Jay and Julie Yalowitz. His grandparents are Elizabeth and Larry Linkon of St. Louis, MO, and Nancy Yalowitz of Evanston, IL. For his mitzvah project, Eric has volunteered with Challenged Athletes Playing Equally. Eric is in the 7th grade at the University School of Nashville. His interests include spending time with his family and friends, any and all sports, and summer camp at North Star in Wisconsin.

B’nai Mitzvah

Mazel Tov to . . .

Congregational News

The Temple offers the following Scholarship opportunities:

The Donald E. Jacobs Student Loan FundThis fund assists Jewish students who are attending

college or post-graduate school with interest-free loans to assist in paying tuition.

Please call Rabbi Schiftan’s office for more information and for application forms

Applications must be returned no later than April 30th.

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Camp ScholarshipsThe Temple offers partial camp scholarships to the

children of members of the congregation. Just write a letter to Rabbi Schiftan explaining why

you want to go to camp. Letters must be received by

April 30th.

Life

Jason Varrin and Stephanie Labert on the birth of their son William Joseph Varrin on February 17th, 2014.

Jason and Jessica Gichner on the birth of their son, Wyatt Cole Gichner on March 5th, 2014.

Jimmy and Beverly Small on the birth of their great granddaughter, Roger Small on the birth of his granddaughter,

and Rachel and John Slowey on the birth of their daughterNoelle Virginia Slowey on March 6th, 2014.

Julie and Bob Neaderthal on the birth of their granddaughter,Norma Neaderthal, and Leonard and Shirley Greenfield

on the birth of their great granddaughter, Edith Ann Voorhees on March 7th, 2014.

Edith’s parents are Ariel and Sam Voorhees.

Jill and Jonah Grifenhagen on the birth of their daughter, Mabel Peggy on March 10th, 2014.

Dru and David Markle-Bloom on the birth of their grandson, Waylan Wyatt on March 13th, 2014.

Carol and Gary Fradkin on the marriage of their son, Adam, to Jennifer Weber on March 8th, 2014.

We need your donation at the temple Blood drive!

Sunday, May 4 beginning at 9:00 aM ~ LaSt appointMent at 1:00 pM

it takeS approxiMateLy 1 hour to donate.**if you donated bLood before 3/9/14, you can StiLL donate at thiS drive.**

contact betSy daviS, 615-767-7084 or eaj36@hotMaiL.coM for additionaL inforMation or to ScheduLe an appointMent.

you can also refer to WWW.redcrossBlood.org. schedule your appointment today.

The Temple LibraryWith April comes Passover, and of course, many questions about matzoh balls. For example, should a proper matzoh ball be light and fluffy or firm and substantial? The Temple Library (with some eighty-three Jewish Cookbooks) may shed new light upon old family recipes. Two of our favorites are Jewish Cooking in America by Joan Nathan (1995), and Matzoh Ball Gumbo; Culinary Tales of the Jewish South by Marie Cohen Ferris (2005). We would be very pleased for you to browse our collection and check out a book. Let us know if you have a favorite Jewish Cookbook that we should add to the library?!

Cheryl Guyer Charles R. Krivcher (Drmorgana57@icloud.com) (krivcherc@bellsouth.net)

Co-Chairs, Library and Archives Committee

Better DecisionsEach month we highlight an organization which receives funds through the Temple’s Social Action Allocations

Twice a year, Better Decisions offers an eight-week program that utilizes a structured curriculum to teach women incarcerated at the Tennessee Prison for Women in Nashville. The agency’s goal is to equip each inmate student with tools that will help her learn to make good decisions while incarcerated and to accept responsibility for building a stable, productive future for herself and her children once she is released. Since 1999, Better Decisions has depended upon the support from our Social Action allocations to offset printing costs for a 55-page student workbook for 75-90 inmates and a 120-page manual for 25-30 newly trained volunteer mentors. These materials are essential for program delivery.

Don’t miss the new & exciting items in the gift shop by artists such as:

Badash Crystal, Gary Rosenthal, Patrick Meyer & Sandy Katz and custom jewelry by: Becca Beltz & Rinjuel

If the Gift Shop is not open, come by the front desk & we will be happy to help you with your purchases!

Open Friday Before & After Services.

Why do we ask you to bring in PULL TABS from soda and other cans? Here’s why:

Subject: RMH Thank youDate: Thu, 20 Feb 2014

On behalf of the staff and families of the Ronald McDonald House, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support of our House. We greatly appreciate the pull tabs you’ve collected for us. Our pull tab program is such a huge contributor to our success, raising almost $13,000.00 a year and your participation means a great deal. The gifts that you have graciously given will help us continue to provide a place of comfort and support to families caring for their sick child.

The general community must be credited with providing the major support of our House. Because of this support, the Ronald McDonald House served as a “home away from home” for over 680 families in 2013, averaging a 23-night stay. Coping with a seriously ill child can be one of the most difficult and painful experiences a family may ever face. For families having to travel long distances to hospitals for their child’s medical treatment, the strain is even more severe. Your support provides a great alternative to families who otherwise might have to pay a large amount for a motel or perhaps sleep in a hospital waiting room, or even their car.

Thank you for understanding the importance of providing a place those families with seriously ill children can call “home for a while.”

Sarah Kimball, LCSWNashville Ronald McDonald HouseHouse Operations Coordinator

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Second night Passover Seder led by Rabbi Schiftan & Cantor Fishbein

Tuesday, April 15th at 6:00 pm

Dinner catered by Goldie Shepard.We hope you’ll join us for this festive family-friendly evening.

price $18 for adults, $10 for children ages 3-11; $36 for all nonmember guests.

Please RSVP to Erin no later than April 8th.(erin@templenashville.org or 615/352-7620 x 299)

Congregational Second Night Seder Name:_________________________________ Phone:______________________ Number of Adults_____x $18 ________ Number of Children_____ x $10 ________

Number of Nonmember Guests _____ x $36 _________

Total Enclosed __________

Mail to: The Temple 5015 Harding Road Nashville, TN 37205

Attn: Passover reservations enclosed - Your check is your reservation!

Temple Seder for EveryoneBy Randy Goldstein, Immediate Past President

It is with pleasure, as Chair of the Nominating Committee, to report to you the nominees for the slate of officers and Board of Trustees. I would like to thank the members of the committee for their time and

commitment. Members of the committee were Mike Cooper, Lori Fishel, Rae Hirsch, Charles Krivcher, Elaine Kuhn and Amy Smith.

Nominated Officers for 2014 - 2015: President: Ralph Levy, Vice President & Treasurer: Martin Sir, Secretary: Joyce Friedman

Nominated Board Members to serve as Trustees for a four-year term from 2014 - 2018: Robert Nemer:

Bob and his wife, Martha have been married for 32 years. They have two adult sons, Jacob (April) and Matthew. Bob and Martha have been members of The Temple for 25 years where Bob is currently serving his second term as a board member and a member of the Cemetery and Building, Maintenance and Security Committees. He previously served on The Temple Executive Committee, chaired the Religious School Committee, and served on the Cantorial Search Committee as well as having served on the boards of the Gordon Jewish Community Center and Renewal House.

Betty Lee Rosen: Betty Lee is a Nashville native who was consecrated, confirmed, married and, in 2004, became a Bat Mitzvah at The Temple. She and her husband, Howard, will celebrate their 54th wedding anniversary this summer. They have three sons, Michael (Ellen), Eric (Holly) and Danny (Emily), and six grandchildren (Lindsey 22, Aaron 19, Sydney 16, Lauren 14, Ani 13 and Grey 5). Betty Lee has long been active in volunteerism in the community and especially at The Temple. She chaired the Beautification Committee during earlier renovations in the 1980’s and again in the late 1990’s. She has many years of experience serving on the Temple Board of Trustees and was chair of the Beautification Committee for the past two years as a Presidential appointee.

Stan Kweller:Stan has been a member of The Temple since 1992. Stan moved to Nashville in 1986 from Bristol, TN. Stan and his wife Virginia were married at The Temple in 1991. Their daughter Laura attended Sunday School through Post-Con and became a Bat Mitzvah at The Temple. He has been a member of the Local Allocations Panel for the Federation in the past and is a former member of the board for Jewish Family Services.

Andy Straus: A native to Nashville, Andy has a lifelong history with The Temple that dates back over four generations. He was consecrated, became a Bar Mitzvah, and was confirmed at The Temple, and upon moving back to Nashville in 2002, joined The Temple as an adult with his wife Patti. Their two daughters, Anna (4th grade) and Lexi (1st grade) are also growing up at The Temple. As young children they both attended The Temple Preschool and are now a part of The Temple Religious School and sing in the Jr. Choir once a month at Family Friday services. Andy is President of Goldner Associates Inc., an industry leading branding company focused on the sale of promotional products, logoed apparel and gifts.

Erica Jacobs: A Chicago native, Erica Jacobs worked in the hotel industry for most of her career. She and husband Billy Jacobs have three children, Daniel (13), Sarah (11), and Joshua (9), all in The Temple Religious School. The family moved to Nashville and joined The Temple in 2006. Erica has planned several events for The Temple Arts Festival and worked on various other fundraisers in the Nashville area.

Ashley Richter Tomichek: Ashley is a fourth generation member of The Temple. Ashley’s grandmother, Peggy Steine, was the first woman president of our congregation. Ashley, along with her husband, Scott, have been members since 2009. They have two sons, Cole (age 4) and Sam (age 2 1/2). Ashley moved home eight years ago after living in New York City for seven years. She is president and co-owner (with her family) of Corzine & Co, a gift, tabletop, stationary, bridal registry store located in Green Hills. She served on the Head’s Young Alumnae Council at Harpeth Hall School from fall 2008 - spring 2013 and has served on various committees for the Ballet Ball.

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Temple Events

Mussar MindfulnessFirst Wednesday of the Month @ 7:15 pm

April 2nD: Jonathan Sacks To Heal a Fractured World (Chpts: 15-17)

for More inforMation contact:Martin Sir, 419-8325

Golden Lunch Bunch11:30 am

First and third tuesdays oF the month

april 1st (some assemBly required quartet)

note: due to passover, there Will Be no event on april 15th

Join us forlunch, entertainment and fun!

To RSVP:Call Anna Sir 354-1686

Temple Events

Women’s Torah Study

led by Patty Marks

Thursdays@ 12:00 pm.

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Book ClubPlease note that the April

and May meetings have been combined.

The next meeting with be held on May 4th

when the club will be discussing

Visible City by Tova Mirvis

For more information contact

Joan Breyerbreyerje

@me.comor

Laurie Handshu

lauriehandshu@gmail.com

Lunch with the RabbiThursdays11:30 aM at The Temple

April 2014JACS Seder

Wednesday, April 16th

6:00 pm ~ at The Temple R.S.V.P. to Robb McCluskey 615/568-1786

no later than April 11th.

GLBT/PFLAG SederSaturday, April 19th

6:00 pm ~ at The TempleR.S.V.P. to Robb McCluskey 615/568-1786

no later than April 16th.

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Introducing the Confirmation Class of 2014 ~ 5774

Please join us for the Confirmation Ceremony on

April 26th, 2014 at 11 am.

The Confirmation Class of 2014 requests that in lieu of gifts, donations

be made to the Confirmand’s Fund

Michael BeckerParents: Dawn and Scott Becker

My favorite Jewish memory is when I finished reading my Torah portion when I became a Bar-Mitzvah. For me, the rest of the service was easy, but I had struggled with my Torah portion in the weeks before becoming Bar-Mitzvah. When I finished reading it, I felt a sense of relief and calmly looked up before having to continue with the Torah blessings. That one calm moment made the rest of the service easy for me, and it was then I realized I was well on my way to becoming a Jewish

adult. This was especially exciting because all my family, including my great-grandmother, was there to see it.

Ashley BirnbaumParents: Denise and David Birnbaum

My favorite Jewish memory would have to be Friday nights at Great Aunt Harriet’s. Whenever my family and I would fly down to Savannah, Georgia and we would be there on a Friday, we would always stop by Aunt Harriet’s to have Shabbat dinner. She always would have a small table set up for the teens, and the main dining table was for the adults. Her smoking roasted chicken and rice was always the main dish. We would also go there for Passover. I will never forget when my cousins, Michael, Jacob, and I all found the afikoman at the same time! It was high up in the closet. Whenever we take a trip to Georgia, I can’t wait to go to Aunt Harriet’s.

David ConeParents: Midge and Roger Cone

My favorite Jewish memory was when my family celebrates Passover. That’s when we read about the goat getting killed and the wolf eating the goat and then the Angel of Death comes in at the end. Had Gadyah! That’s the part I would always have to read.

Ian DavisHeidi Kilimanjaro-Davis and Larry Davis

My favorite Jewish memory is Hanukkah at my grandparent’s house in North Carolina.

Jordan FishelParents: Lori and Brad Fishel

I remember going to my aunt and uncle’s house for Hanukkah about 10 years ago. We were lighting the candles and I was so excited to open my presents. I was right next to the menorah and all of a sudden I felt the heat from the candles. It was very cold outside. This was at my aunt and uncle’s old house.

I haven’t been there for years, but I drive past it going home from my grandparents to this day. That was probably not only my favorite Hanukkah memory but also my favorite Jewish memory.

Noah GeltzerParents: Renee and Scott Geltzer

My favorite Jewish memory is when my whole family is together for Hanukkah. Every year we go to Jackson, Tennessee to meet up with them. It is a central location for everyone. We spend time with family at a restaurant and exchange gifts. The gifts aren’t the most important thing we do. Just being with the whole family and eating together is just a nice time. It’s nice because we don’t always have time to spend with each other. It’s just great to be able to spend time and talk with the whole family.

Margo GhertnerParents: Lynn and Scott Ghertner

My favorite Jewish memory is going to breakfast at my grandparent’s house. All of my family rejoices around my grandparent’s large dining room table eating, visiting and having a great time. I love being with my family and this event always puts a pause on our hectic lives to spend quality time

together. It’s those laughs and nice conversations with my aunts, uncles, parents, and grandparents that I will remember forever.

Sarah GoldsteinParents: Lisa and Robert Goldstein

My favorite Jewish memory is going to my grandparents house for different holidays and eating dinner together. Passover is my favorite family dinner and my grandparents tell the same stories every year but everyone always wants to hear them and retell their favorite parts.

Ian JacobsParents: Nancy and Raymond Jacobs

The day I became B’nai Mitzvah was very fun. I loved sharing it with my cousin. Matthew Jacobs. From start to end the day was memorable. I can still recall most of that day because it was so special. I remember taking pictures before the service, the fear going

away after saying the first few words, and the lunch after the service. I remember so much of the party. It was one of the best nights of my life. Being surrounded by all my friends felt so good and having my whole family from around the country here made it even better.

Riley RaffParents: Robyn and Jay Raff

My favorite Jewish memory is my aunt, uncle, and cousins coming over for the first night of Hanukkah. We open presents and light the candles. We switch off between them coming over to our house and us going to theirs. It is really fun to spend Hanukkah with them and it’s a great family atmosphere. My grandma also comes over, so it’s great to spend time with her too. After we open presents and light the candles, we spend the whole day together and have a great time.

Sydney RobbinsParents: Cherie and Ivan Robbins

It is extremely hard to pick a “favorite” Jewish memory, but one stands out in particular because although it is a memory, it has happened over and over in the same way and continues, even to this day. My grandfather has always found Judaism to be an important part of his life and has used it more, it appears, for

personal strength or guidance than for social means. It has fascinated me in how he uses and applies his religion to parts of life that I may have not thought of as directly relating to Judaism. Since his wife passed away several years ago, he has used Judaism as a way to stay connected with her. My memory plays into this tradition when I can be a part of it. Whenever I am visiting him, when it comes time to light the Shabbat candles, it is a very special, bittersweet time for me. As he lights the candles and together we recite the prayers, my grandfather begins a conversation with my grandmother. With his hands over the candles, and a light quiver in his voice, he tells her how he misses her and how he has spent his past week. He then proceeds to always tell her how I am visiting and how big I’ve gotten and how he wishes she could see me, my brother, and the rest of my family. He eventually ends the conversation by expressing how much he misses her and to rest in peace. When we are finished, everyone is still for a moment. I can see the pain that my grandfather feels. I always hope and pray that our presence makes it easier for him and reminds him that he’s not alone.

Jacob SnyderParents: Joy Snyder Howard Snyder

Walking through the Chapel, nowadays, breaks the dam of forgetfulness, and lets in a flood of memories. Being four or five years old, sitting in those same chairs next to my parents, looking at that same “Gates of Prayer for Young People” prayer book, smell of my dad’s cologne. It sounds a little weird, but thinking about these things gives me a feeling of innocence and security, of comfort and warmth. I used to pick out the artist’s signature in each of the colorful drawings. I could always find them but my dad couldn’t. You can count the eyesight of a 5-year-old as a superpower that way.

Sydney WeingerParents: Michele Weinger Matthew Weinger

I have many memories of being Jewish. The memories that stand out the most to me are ones that involve my realizing the power of the Jewish community. One of these times was singing Hatikvah with 2,000 other teenage Jews at the International BBYO Convention in

2014. This was such a memorable moment because it made me feel connected to everyone in the room and that I was part of something much bigger.

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Religious Schoolby Lynda Gutcheon

Fourth Grade Blessing Project Is A Great Success

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Preschoolby Jan Huettner & Corye Nelson

The Rewards of Communicaton

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As we have learned in our child development studies, communication between students and adults is an important key to developmentally appropriate practice. When a child is included in the planning process and takes part in decisions of what is to be explored or studied, there is an ownership and responsibility that takes place. The ideas become shared and each person becomes stimulated by the other. In Nashville, this is seen many times when songwriters collaborate to form a top hit single. Each writer contributes to the ideas and tone of the song and all involved in the writing process become more animated and creative by the ideas shared among the group. Recently, I was given a task to come up with some ideas for Purim in our library corner at school. Rather than check out books on specific holidays or go to the internet for other ideas, I was able to collaborate with one of our children who had been sent to the office because he wasn’t feeling well. I was sitting at our office manager’s desk when the student came in so we could call his parents to come pick him up. “What are you doing?” the student asked. “I am trying to think of something that would look good for our Purim corner here at school.” “What do you think would look good in that corner?” We had just finished

reading a Purim story that was in the office and Eli Russ (the aforementioned student) started talking about crowns, masks, scepters, and groggers. “Wait a minute, let me get a piece of paper and we’ll make a list,” I suggested. As our list grew, we both became extremely excited. I was amazed at all of the wonderful ideas that Eli had and we decided to go to the space allotted (in the hall of the preschool wing) for this project so that we could get an idea of what kind of space we could use. A few days later, we were able to expand our collaboration and add Lynda Gutcheon’s name to our list of people who worked on our project. From her treasure trove of items in the resource room, we found masks, groggers, and even a Purim puppet. The religious school had given me a “superhero” batman figure a few years ago and we were able to display this along with a book entitled “The Purim Superhero.” At last the day came when all of our ideas came to fruition and were displayed along with our many books in the hallway. When Eli saw the display, he was very excited. “You used all of my ideas,” he said Yes we did and it was so much more fun! Happy Purim. (Please note that this article was written on the week of Purim)

(The article below was written by our 4th grade class) On February 23rd the 4th grade class went to Barnes

and Noble for a special project. As part of our study of philanthropy we made a commitment to either earn, save for raise $20.00 each. We then each used $5.00 of our tzedakah money so that we went shopping with $25.00 each. The plan was to go to Barnes and Noble to buy books for Purpose Prep. Purpose Prep is a charter school in North Nashville that can’t afford books. We bought 58 books, including 12 copies of “Who Was?” and “No, David!”. Thanks to all of the discounts and no taxes, we saved $86.54 and we spent $280.83. We looked for books that were on sale, buy one get one ½ off, 50% off and other good deals. We teamed up with other classmates and in some cases pooled our money together. We enjoyed helping Purpose Prep. We will be going to the school to put the books in their school library. We believe these children will enjoy the books we are donating to them and will thank us very much for helping them be able to read more and more, even if they are only kindergarteners now. The school will be adding on one more grade each year so that more students will be able to go to this charter school.

Save the date

Lynda Gutcheon Appreciation Day & Picnic Lunch

Sunday, May18th

details to follow...

Below: From playing golf to visiting the petting zoo to watching the creation of Balloon animals, the Purim carnival was a great hit.

The Purim passes this year were eraselits and can be used as erasers throughout the year.

1st grade families celebrate Purim by making homemade hamentashin and creating their own family Purim platter with on which to serve them.

Kaddish will be recited in memory of these loved ones . . . .April 4 & 5 April 11 & 12 April 18 & 19 April 25 & 26

Rosy S. AbrahamsPearl Dashkin Anchor

Sidney AverbuchJacob Bloomstein

Carrie Barker BlumLillian Weinstein Cohen

Reuben CohenHerbert Cole

(father)Suzanne and James Schulman

Paul DickerFred DillonRay Epstein

Joseph FriedmanRuth Fleschler Gitlitz

Herman GlickMax Goldberg

Milton K. GreenbergSonny Grollnek

Bonita “Bonnie” HalprinAlfred J. Hirshberg

(father)Charles and Dorothy Hirshberg

Sam HirshbergPhyllis Hirshberg

(wife)Sam HirshbergReginald HolzerGeoffrey JosmanPauline Kornman

(mother)Gayle and John Rosen

Sophie KuhnMary Jo LambertPearl Leftwich

Louis Leftwich, Jr.Fannye Stell LindyHazel M. Loventhal

Jennie L. LuskyLou Lusky

Odell Steinberg MaddinJames MalinMax Opin

Nechmad Martin OrlandMose RosenblumHenry W. Ross

Ella RothRosa Lee C. Roth

Jeanette Bittner Rubenstein(mother)

Jackie and Howard Tepper(grandmother)

Sheri and Robert WarnkeJoe Saperstein

Katye Rudoff SapersteinRandolph Seligman

(father)Gretchen and Randy Goldstein

Sam SmallRose Unger

H. Frederic WeberMay Weisman

Isadore Zimmelman(brother)

Ida Alexander

Henry AbramsHelen BergidaDavid ClineJacob CohenEli Cooper

Regina CronstineSalome Simpson Field

Irving FiglarzMinnie M. Foreman

Frieda Lindy FreedmanBernard FriedmanNorman GeltzerSigmund Godhelp

Ada GoldbergMary Grollnek

Louise Kahn HirschmanPearl Neaderthal Holzman

(sister)Norma NeaderthalDonald E. JacobsLeonard J. Koenig

(husband)Wilma Koenig

Rosa LevyDavid Lowenheim

Sadie MartinClaire MerlinJennie Morris

Bill RichardsonJune Ellen SchwartzSadie Seiferth SimonHelene Teitlebaum

Simon S. Weil(great uncle)

Bill and Emily KuhnGus and Elaine Kuhn

Carol Lazarus Winkler(mother)

Julie and Phil KramerBen Wolfe

Anne Hirshberg Zager(mother)

Sally and Larry Wolfe

Stanley AmelkinAbba ArbitmanHerman BaronWilliam S. Beck

Jerome BernsteinEmma Rose Bubis(granddaughter)

Marvin BubisMilton Chazen

Sidney Edward CohnHarry Daneman

Learsi DavisEvelyn Feingold

(mother)Sheila SchwartzJulia FranklandMinna FreibergMollie H. HirschWilfred JensenSelene G. KentJoseph Kleban(grandfather)

Doug and Bonnie SmallJacob Kuhn

Alexander LatterJosephine Z. Lockenbach

Virginia J. MiedzianskiEdward Osman

Max PearlRubin Ratkin(stepfather)

Ralph and Randi LevySi Rosenblum

(father)Bobby and Brenda Rosenblum

Sam RosenfeldLouis Rothenberg

Irving SaffElisabeth Sondheimer

Milton SperlingPeggy S. Tohrner

Julius B. Weil(grandfather)

Peggy and Dudley RichterLeah WrightEthel Zeitlin

(grandmother)Michael and Lisa Shmerling

Virginia K. BackLouis BernheimPhilip M. CohenAbe Corenswet

(husband)Renette Corenswet

Mose B. EpsteinLucile K. Falk

Samuel S FishmanAtoinette Goldhammer

Esther GreenIsaac Green

Rebecca GuttmanAbraham Jacob Harris

(grandfather)Jessica and Dan Viner

Sigmund Held(husband)Lois Held

Betty HoffmanSamuel Jacobson

(father)Richard and Ardis Jacobson

(grandfather)Lisa and Michael Shmerling

Joseph M. JacobusRicka Hirsch Jonas

Isabelle JosephHannah Rosen Kirshner

Lillian KolkerGerald B. Kornman

Rosella Ehrenwald MediasHerbert MellowDave Mossman

Michael M. OssoffMoe Pear

Louis Popper(grandfather)

James and Suzanne SchulmanHarry Roback

Stacie Rosenblum(daughter)

Brenda and Jerome RosenblumJoseph E. RothMax V. Sigal Jr.Lester SpeyerIsrael TrestmanMegan Whaley

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Exodus 35:22 . . . and they came, men & women willing-hearted to give.Beautification Fund Memory of Arnold Lefkovitz James and Royce Fishel

Calvin A. Buchman Social Action Fund Memory of Arnold Lefkovitz Kenneth Kraft Memory of Rabbi Randall Falk Kenneth Kraft

Randall M. Falk Fund for Social Action & Community JusticeBat Mitzvah of Tess Herzog Heloise Werthan Kuhn Birthday of Jimmy Small Heloise Werthan Kuhn Memory of Arnold Lefkovitz Carl and Beth Dreifuss Memory of Lois Fox Heloise Werthan Kuhn Memory of Rabbi Randall Falk Phyllis Alper Anabel Cassell Isabelle Cohen Roger and Esther Cohn Robert and Alberta Doochin Carl and Beth Dreifuss James and Royce Fishel Doris Fleischer Jack and Daniella Fleischer Henry and Marilyn Foyer Harris and Danielle Gilbert Alan and Edie Graber Lois Held Steven and Judy Lefkovitz Robert Lipman Ingeborg Loewenstein Leon and Mimsye May Ted and Louise Pailet Stephen and Jan Riven Howard and Betty Lee Rosen Harvey and Catherine Sperling James and Elise Straus Lottie Strupp Sally Wolkoff Raymond and Etta Zimmerman

This report reflects donations

that have been acknowledged

as of February 28th

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Cantor Fishbein’s Discretionary FundAppreciation of Cantor Fishbein Jennifer Deshaises The Robbins Family Terry Rubin Laurie-Ann WeisMarriage of Tracy Fishbein & Glenn Turtel Sara Robin Sandy Schwarcz Alyssa Trachtman

Greatest need FundBirthday of Pete Weiss Howard and Arlene Safer Recovery of Lisa Small Seymour and Diane Trachtman

Milton Grossman Early Education FundMemory of Rabbi Randall Falk Irv and Barbara LevyMemory of Lois Fox Irv and Barbara LevyMemory of Sam Simon Irv and Barbara LevyMemory of Arnold Lefkovitz Irv and Barbara LevyBirthday of Jeffrey Eskind Charles and Debi RobinRecovery of Lisa Small Charles and Debi Robin

Cantor Gutcheon’s Discretionary FundAppreciation of Cantor Gutcheon Edna Falk Ivan and Cherie Robbins Gil and Joyce Fox

Donald E. Jacobs Student Loan Fund Birthday of Joan Shayne Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs Birthday of Lottie Strupp Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs Memory of Arnold Lefkovitz Morton and Hannah Cooper Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs Memory of Eva Mendelsohn Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs Memory of Rabbi Randall Falk Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs Recovery of Joel Gordon Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs

Lee & Theresa Kuhn Social Action FundMemory of Lois Fox Howard and Betty Lee Rosen Memory of Rabbi Randall Falk Neil Osheroff and Cheryl Guyer

Gerda Loewenstein Caring & Concern FundMemory of Arnold Lefkovitz Anabel Cassell Memory of Eva Mendelsohn James and Royce Fishel Memory of Lois Fox James and Royce Fishel Memory of Murray Cohen James and Royce Fishel

Rabbi Mackler’s Discretionary FundAppreciation of Rabbi Mackler Gil and Joyce Fox The Robbins Family

Memorial & Honor Fund Memory of Lynn Blattner Joyce Vise

Suzanne J. Morris Youth Leadership FundRecovery of Lisa Small Betsy Chernau

Religious School Enrichment Fund Bat Mitzvah of Simon Weinberger James and Royce Fishel

Rabbi Schiftan’s Discretionary FundAppreciation of Rabbi Schiftan Gil Fox Gil and Joyce Fox Drew and Risa Herzog Suzy TessierMemory of Rabbi Falk Suzy TessierMemory of Arnold Lefkovitz Shelly and Trish Krizelman

Beverly & Jimmy Small Golden Agers FundBirthday of Jeff Eskind Gordon Family Foundation Birthday of Jimmy Small Lois Held Kenneth and Ellen Jacobs Charles and Alyse Sprintz Birthday of Louise Cole James and Patty Marks Memory of Rabbi Randall Falk Charles and Alyse Sprintz Recovery of Lisa Small Douglas and Bonnie Small

Elise Steiner Clergy Excellence Fund Recovery of Lisa Small Neil Osheroff and Cheryl Guyer Sara Rachel Robin Andrew and Patricia Straus

Mary & irvin Wolf Fund for Special Educational needsBirth of Chloe Kohut Bobby and Brenda Rosenblum Birth of Ellis Kraft Bobby and Brenda Rosenblum Birthday of Brett Wolf Bruce and Kay Robins Recovery of Lisa Small Bobby and Brenda Rosenblum

Yahrzeit FundMemory of Herbert Cole Louise ColeMemory of Roslyn Elterman Alvin and Kay Zeisman Karol ZyskindMemory of Murry & Hortense Foyer Henry and Marilyn Foyer

Friday, April 11

Let’s Make some Challah! With Rob Stein, expert Challah-maker! Make and bring home your own fresh baked challah and dough to freeze for after Passover! Class limited to 15 participants! $30

Chocolate! An educational and interactive demo, plus bring home your own elegant creations! With Merijoy Lantz Rucker of Salud Cooking School at Whole Foods. Limited to 24 participants. $20

3pm

Saturday, April 12

The Seder Plate & the Nashville Food Scene! Using our age-old Passover tradition to celebrate the contemporary local culinary culture of Nashville. With Carrington Fox, Nashville Scene Food Critic. FREE!

How to Create Your Own Family Cookbook! Unique perspectives on how to pass down those treasured family recipes. Gourmet snacks included! With Areeda Schneider, Southern chef and cookbook author. $15

Truths and Myths about Heart Healthy Eating! with Dr. John McPherson, Vanderbilt Cardiologist. FREE!

1:15pm

12pm

Frozen foods! Convenience! with Mark Rubin, Executive Chef at Second Harvest. $20

Sunday, April 13

Scavenger Cooking with Kristen Gregory, chef at Firefly and winner of The Food Network’s “Chopped!” Chef-produced lunch provided! Class limited to the first 30 reservations! $40 Cupcakes and Apron Decorating for Tots! For ages 6 and under. $20

10am

A La Carte Items

3pm 2pm

Early Bird Specials*________________________________________________

Create Yummy Passover Desserts to bring to your seder! For kids 10yrs and up. With professional pastry chef Jennifer Penson. $20

10:15am

Tuscany in Springtime! Join executive chef and owner of Café Nonna, Dan Maggipinto, as he shares his grandmother Nonna’s secret recipes and serves a scrumptious lunch! $35 5

12:30pm

12pm

*All Early Bird Specials will be filled on a First Come, First Served basis, with sponsors given priority! Sign up ASAP!

9:30am

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Temple to Table Food Fest ~ April 11th - 13th

Questions or to Register: Call (615) 352-7620