november 2020 steering through sukkot
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C O N G R E G A T I O N S H A A R E E M E T H
November 2020The Bulletin
Photos by Bill Motchan
Thank you to all who joined us for Steering Through Sukkot in October!
People arrived at
Congregation Shaare Emeth
from all over town – in cars,
vans and even motorcycles
– to enjoy our first-ever drive-
through sukkah experience.
It was wonderful to see some
familiar faces in-person for this
socially distanced celebration
of Sukkot.
Steering Through Sukkot
Special thanks to our “Traditions with a Twist” committee for their organization: Jeffrey Bland, Susie Horowitz, Josh Hutkins, Jim Lammers, Michelle Novof, Vicki Platke, Anna Poger, Jennifer Rosenthal, Jen Scissors, co-chairs; Staci and Joe Gerchen, staff; Rabbi Lori Levine and Debbie Bram. Special sukkah assistance from Ted Houser.
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Worship SchedulePlease note that all worship services continue to be available exclusively online via live streaming from our website, www.sestl.org
You can join us from home via computer, tablet or smartphone at www.sestl.org/livestream
Friday, November 6 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service-Simchat Shabbat November Birthday Blessings
Saturday, November 7 9 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Georgia Bland, daughter of Karen and Jeffrey Bland, becomes a Bat Mitzvah 9:30 a.m. Torah Study 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Gabriel Cytron, son of Melissa and Jeff Cytron, becomes a Bar Mitzvah 1 p.m. Shabbat Afternoon Worship Daphne Kavadlo, daughter of Aura and Jesse Kavadlo, becomes a Bat Mitzvah
Friday, November 13 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 14 9:30 a.m. Torah Study 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Charley Heideman, daughter of Abby and Robert Heideman, becomes a Bat Mitzvah 1 p.m. Shabbat Afternoon Worship Abbie Weingart, daughter of Lisa Weingart, becomes a Bat Mitzvah
Friday, November 20 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 21 9:30 a.m. Torah Study 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Sophia Brooks, daughter of Michelle and Gary Brooks, becomes a Bat Mitzvah
Friday, November 27 6 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Saturday, November 28 9:30 a.m. Torah Study 11 a.m. Shabbat Morning Worship Mia Singer, daughter of Shana and Gary Singer, becomes a Bat Mitzvah
Office ClosuresThe Congregation Shaare Emeth office will be closed on Tuesday, November 3 for Election Day.
The office will close Tues-day, November 24 at 5 p.m. and will reopen Monday November 30 at 8:30 a.m. in observance of Thanksgiving.
Scrip Cards for Sale
Congregation Shaare Emeth is selling scrip cards! Help support the temple by purchasing these cards. For each card that you purchase, the temple receives 3 to 12% of the sale. Available cards include Amazon, Dierbergs, Target,
Walmart, Bath and Body Works, Staples and many more exciting brands.
Please contact the accounting office at 314-569-0010 for more information.
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“...the future is literally in our hands. We have the power to change the world”
Facing the Future Fearlessly
As I write these words, our nation is careening towards Election Day, the Global Pandemic continues to rage across the globe, and our lives continue to be upended by a daily
barrage of deeply troubling news stories. There is much to fear: this frightening pandemic is real and poses an ongoing threat to public health despite the denial and ignorance that fuel its unnecessary continuation, while growing prejudice, racism, extremism, white supremacy and hatred, promoted by ultra-nationalists here and
across the globe, environmental destruction and climate change, a flawed and often racist justice system, an increasingly fractured ideological divide across the nation and around the world, the deterioration of the norms and expectations of democracy that many of us have long believed in and come to rely upon, and much, much more.
At the same time, there is reason for hope and confidence, and reason to believe in the power of our values. We can change the future, by our ideas, our words, our voices, our dreams, our efforts and yes, by our votes. By now, many if not most of us have already cast our ballots through absentee, mail-in or early voting. To those who have acted upon our values and voted, thank you. To those who have not yet done so, please vote.
A well-known folktale tells of a wise old man, with a reputation for great wisdom. A young boy, intent on fooling the old man, came up with the idea to capture a bird and hide it in his hands and challenge the old man to tell him if the bird was dead or alive. If the wise man said the bird was alive, the boy would crush the bird in his hands, so that when he opened his hands the bird would be dead. But, if the wise man said the bird was dead, the boy would open his hands and let the bird fly free. No matter what the old man said, the boy would be right and would prove the old man wrong. The boy walked up to the wise old man and asked, “Old man, old man, what is it that I have in my hands?” The wise old man said, “You have a bird, my son.” And he was right. The boy then asked, “Old man, old man, tell me: Is the bird alive or is it dead?” The wise old man looked at the boy, thought for a moment and said, “That, young man, is in your hands.”
So, too, the future is literally in our hands. We have the power to change the world. We can bring change and the future we wish to see. And even if our chosen candidates, issues and policies are not chosen by the majority, we can remain engaged, using our voices, our vision, our hopes and our values to continue to work for the future we want to see.
A famous Israeli folk song, Ani V’atah, reminds us: “You and I will change the world. You and I then all will follow. Others have said it before me. But it doesn’t matter - You and I we’ll change the world. You and I will try from the beginning. It will be tough for us, no matter, it’s not too bad. Others have said it before me. But it doesn’t matter. You and I we’ll change the world.”
We are a hopeful, optimistic people. We face the future fearlessly.
James M. Bennett, Rabbi [email protected]
Counting Our Blessings
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From the PresidentDo justly, love mercy, and walk
humbly. These words, from the prophet Micah, inscribed on the
Torahs in our chapel, provide us with a backdrop as to how we accomplish our congregational mission, even within the confines of a global pandemic. It is a simple formula when you give it some thought.
Do Justly. We are privileged as a community, some more than others, some even more still. Yet, as a Shaare Emeth community, we still find ways to come together to fight for those whose best day may just be what we would consider to be our worst day. We are led by amazing clergy and staff who encourage us to uphold our traditional Jewish values that do not command we solve a problem, but that we never stop fighting for solutions to better the world.
Love mercy. It is not incumbent upon us to choose whether or not we give to someone less fortunate, or to assume why someone’s circumstances are what they are. Mercy is deserved regardless, without fail. We show mercy as a congregation when we understand that someone else’s circumstances may be beyond their control. We show mercy when we don’t question, but rather we do what is right, and act as a mensch.
Walk humbly. Over the years I’ve often answered, when fellow congregants ask why I love Shaare Emeth, that one of the main reasons is no matter what is happening outside of our walls, that within our walls, within Shaare Emeth’s sacred spaces, we all remember why we are here, and we all tend to treat one another with a mutual respect so we can equally have access to our spiritual fulfillment. The hope is that when we go back out into the real world, that we can translate what we’ve learned, whether through an educational program, a sermon we’ve heard, or a life event we are celebrating or mourning, into something positive.
If seven months ago you would have asked anyone being considered for a lay leadership position, an elected position, a business owner, anyone at all who would stand to be in a leadership role, if she or he would be excited about the premise of leading in the world as we find ourselves in today, I imagine you would be met with a resounding amount of hesitation. I also imagine many would decline the challenge. But, it is in environments like we are in today, uncharted territory, that we are able to assess our own leadership capabilities. We are vulnerable, and we fill many roles; as parents, as employees, as clergy, as lay leaders, as caregivers, as those who need to ask for help just as much as those who are able to give that help.
I am extremely proud of what our team at Shaare Emeth has been able to do, and continues to do, since our world was turned on its head in March of this year. I vividly remember my last in-person meeting at temple, just as the pandemic was creeping into the news. We knew we must continue to do what Shaare Emeth has done for 150 plus years, and lead by example. One of the most difficult parts of the decisions that are made in this environment is that there will always be congregants who are pleased, and those who are less pleased. And, this is ok. As badly as my fellow board members and I would like to please everyone, I know we can only assess on an ongoing basis the state of our community, and determine to the best of our ability thru guidance of trusted experts, how we can safely and reliably provide to our congregation so that we remain true to and fulfill our mission.
We are regularly scenario planning so that we can be better prepared for when we re-emerge. And we hope that this is sooner rather than later. On a regular basis we hear about a different organization doing this, or another organization doing that. All I can promise to you is that those charged with leading our organization, congregation Shaare Emeth, will focus on doing what is best for our membership, always.
No one is immune from the financial toll that the pandemic has placed upon us. We know that many of our members are facing difficult personal and financial challenges. If you are in need of our help or support, please ask; we are here for you. Our congregation is still strong, though the pandemic has dramatically affected our budget’s bottom line, as our preschool, camp and religious school income has dramatically declined due to pandemic induced restrictions. We know that our 2021 budget will also be affected. There is no question about this. If you are able to help, if you can be even more philanthropic right now than you have been before, if you can contribute more to our congregation, your congregation, at this time, please do so. We need you.
In closing, thank you to our clergy, thank you to our staff, to our volunteers, to our Board of Trustees, and most importantly, to you our congregants. I look forward to countless opportunities to be together with all of you virtually until the day we can be together again physically, as one big Shaare Emeth family. L’shanah Tovah, I wish you all a year of peace, healing, of Shalom.
Josh Wallach, President
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Notes from Our CantorIt was devastating when I learned
that the aerosolization of singing contributed to the spread of
COVID-19 at a much higher rate than simply talking. It makes sense: the volume of air and breath being moved by singing is significantly higher than talking. But the idea that it would impact
every facet of our Congregation’s programming, especially music, was a hard pill to swallow. Together with my incredible colleagues at Shaare Emeth, we worked hard to produce a High Holiday experience that attempted to capture the essence of those holiest days of the year: connection.
We missed seeing you in your seats, greeting you in the lobby, or whizzing past in the hallways going from place to place. I felt profound feelings of loss and disappointment that we couldn’t pray together, and feelings of loneliness while staring at an empty sanctuary instead of a full congregation where I belonged. Thankfully the highs of gratitude, love and appreciation have helped me understand this crazy year just a bit better.
I am filled with overwhelming gratitude for the members of our community who made our High Holiday experiences so meaningful and beautiful. Commitments were different, technology was challenging, syncing voices and music to a beautiful video was tedious – but we couldn’t have done it without you.
I am particularly grateful for the musical collaboration with Lucy Greenbaum, our Youth and Music Coordinator, and with Orin Johnson, our collaborative pianist. Lucy’s musical and technical prowess is only matched by her genuine care for our community and her collegiality. Orin is a kind and gentle soul with unparalleled keyboard skill to bring melody and song to life beyond expectation. For these two colleagues, I share my heartfelt thanks and love.
Seth Warner, Cantor [email protected]
For all of these givers of their time and talent, their energy and literally their voices, you have our entire community’s profound gratitude:
Instrumentalists:Orin Johnson, collaborative accompanistDavid Brinker, fluteChristopher Bachmann, cello & bassRon Steiner, guitarCharlie Dent, percussionBrook Bisillion, pianoBjorn Ranheim, cello
Vocalists:Brook BisillionDick BricksonLarry CarsonLucy GreenbaumBen KweskinSara LevineJosh MannisGreta RosenstockBrittany RotskoffAmy ShapiroPatrick SilerBen Silvermintz, choir directorSharon SilversteinLindy UnellSimon WarnerShayna WarnerSharon Weissman
V’ahavta Chanters:Georgia BlandBeckett FriedmanCharlie GlassTristen KaplanBecca MyersSophie NixonSimon PreussParker WachlerAbbie Weingart Audio & Video:Rich Ellington Gary KoesterGrant MankowichChris Sauer
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Heart & Soul SponsorsPlatinum Sponsor
Sue Matlof*Pam and Ron Rubin*
Gold SponsorThe Bohm Family Joan and David Bohm Lee BohmSue and Rob Bohm The Clergy of Shaare Emeth Rabbi James Bennett Rabbi Andrea Goldstein Rabbi Rachel Bearman Rabbi Educator Lori Levine Cantor Seth WarnerJoy and Jay LissBrenda and Joseph Pereles*
Silver SponsorGail and Charles EisenkramerSharon Greenberg*Debbie and Mike Lefton*Marilyn and Ken Steinback*Kathy Zigler*
November 7 at 7 p.m. OnlineThe annual Heart & Soul event is an evening to celebrate Shaare Emeth, recognize outstanding members and their impactful community work and raise support for the Congregation. This year, we are excited to honor Patty Croughan and the Eisenkramer Family.
Featuring Andy CohenAndy Cohen is an American radio and television talk show host, producer, writer, host and executive producer of Bravo's late-night talk show.
Honoring
The Virtual Celebration will include online entertainment and our annual awards presentation accompanied by food options that can be delivered, picked up or even waived to add to funds raised.
Because Heart & Soul is Congregation Shaare Emeth’s biggest fundraising event, please fully support our community by purchasing a ticket for each person who will view the Virtual Celebration.
There are several ways to participate at various price points. Different food and delivery options accompany each ticket level. Look for your invitation to arrive soon to learn more about this unique virtual event.
Congregation Shaare Emeth Presents
a Virtual Celebration
Saturday, November 7, 2020 / 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
The Eisenkramer FamilyL’dor Va’dor Award
Patty CroughanThe Harris Frank Community Service Award
Patty CroughanHarris Frank Community Service Award Recipient
Throughout her life, Patty Croughan has incorporated the
values of the Harris Frank Community Service Award both her professional work as a psychotherapist and her volunteer work. Her drive to help others led her to a rich volunteer career at Shaare Emeth and beyond. She served on many Temple committees, and eventually as Shaare Emeth President from 2001-2003. She chaired the very successful Capital Campaign which funded the remodeling of the administrative and educational wing of the Temple. She has served as the Board Chair of the Jewish Federation of St. Louis, working to expand the organization’s umbrella to be more inclusive and responsive, conducting an expansive community study, and building the relationship between St. Louis and St. Louis’ sister community in Israel, Yokneam-Megiddo.In accepting this award, Patty wishes to pay special tribute to her late husband, Jack, who shared her values of community service and giving back. Jack began the Impaired Physicians Program of the Missouri State Medical Association as a support to physicians struggling with mental health and addiction. Patty shares this award with Jack, as they were each other’s biggest cheerleaders.
The Harris Frank Community Service Award has been established to recognize members of Shaare Emeth who have demonstrated exemplary service to the Congregation, the St. Louis Jewish community, and the greater St. Louis community.
The Eisenkramer FamilyL’dor Va’dor Award Recipients
Since they joined Congregation Shaare
Emeth in 1965, Gail and Charles Eisenkramer have demonstrated a heartfelt and continuous commitment to their Shaare Emeth community and to the greater Jewish community. Gail is past President of the Shaare Emeth Sisterhood and current President of the National Council of Jewish Women. Charles is the past President of Congregation Shaare Emeth, The JCCA and The New Mt. Sinai Cemetery Board and currently serves on the Enterprise Bank and Trust Board of Directors. Charles also served eight years on the national Board for the Union for Reform Judaism. They are the proud parents of Jill Bernstein and Chuck Eisenkramer, and the proud grandparents of Elissa, Stacy, and Jordan Bernstein, and Seth and Jacob Eisenkramer. They have handed down their commitment to the Jewish community to each member of their family, emphasizing the importance of engagement, leadership, and philanthropy.
The L’dor Va’dor Award recognizes and honors families whose dedication and commitment to Congregation Shaare Emeth has continued for multiple generations. This family has had a significant and meaningful impact on the congregation through engagement, generosity, and leadership.
Heart & Soul
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One of St. Louis’ most beloved entertainers will join Congregation Shaare Emeth for its biggest fundraiser of the year.
Andy Cohen, whose rise to TV stardom began right here in St. Louis, will appear as the featured entertainer for Congregation Shaare Emeth’s 2020 Heart & Soul virtual celebration.
Cohen is an American radio and television talk show host, producer, and writer. He is the host and executive producer of Bravo’s late-night talk show, Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. Cohen also has a pop culture channel on SiriusXM Radio named Radio Andy.
Heart & Soul SponsorsBronze Sponsor
Berger Memorial Chapel
Lorry and Richard Blath
Michael Bobroff*
Nanci and James Bobrow
Marilyn and Dick Brickson*
Sharon and Richard Cohen
Patty Croughan
Betsy and Ron Cytron*
Madeleine Elkins and Harvey Wallace
Enterprise Bank & Trust
Sharee and Mark Feldman
Paula and Mike Geigerman
Sherri and Richard Goldman
Nancy and Randy Green*
Sheila Greenbaum and Gary Wasserman
Ellen and Ron Gross
HWP Rigging
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Jackie and Ken Kleban
Gerry Kowarsky
Jerri and Bill Livingston, Jr.*
Fran and Chuck Mannis
Julia and Larry Mendelow
Rindskopf-Roth Funeral Chapel
Jennifer and Craig Rosenthal
Leanne and Harvey Schneider
Norman Schwesig*
Michele Shoresman and Gary Bilow
Renee and Sam Silverstein
Rosalie and Bob Stein
Rabbi Jeffrey and Arlene Stiffman
Karen Suroff and Oscar Schwartz
Mona and Larry Swedroe*
Stacey and Josh Wallach*
Sue and Al Wallach*
Roma Wittcoff
Susan and Alan Witte
*Denotes Emet Society Members
Heart & Soul CommitteeCo-Chairs
Jackie and Ken KlebanSusan and Alan Witte
CommitteeAmy BennettTeri BrandveinDick BricksonRonnie BrockmanRichard CohenRon CytronAnn Mayer EisenSharee FeldmanSherri GoldmanMarsha Grazman Debbie Lefton
Bill LivingstonFran MannisSue MatlofSherri NewsteadBrenda PerelesAnna PogerEunice ReichmanJohn ReichmanLarry RothmanMarsha RothmanJohanna SchillingerAnn Sheinbein
Rosalie SteinExecutive Director
Visit sestl.org/heart-and-soul-2020 to reserve your tickets today!
Celebration
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YOU’RE INVITED TO TATER TOT SHABBAT!FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 5 P.M.
Even though we can’t be together in person, we can still welcome Shabbat as a community!
You’re invited to join Mitzvah Moose, Rabbi Bearman, Brandi Cartwright, and Miss Holly on Zoom for a special Shabbat celebration that has been made especially for families with preschool aged children.
We’ll sing and dance, read a story, and say the Shabbat blessings together. If you liked the Boker Tov services on the High Holy Days, you’ll love Tater Tot Shabbat!
Register online at: bit.ly/tater-tot-shabbat.
A BUCKET FULL OF GRATITUDENOVEMBER 1, 2020, 4 P.M.
Join Rabbi Goldstein, Abby Bennett and Debbie Bram for a fun 45 minutes to hear a story
about gratitude and create your own family gratitude bucket to use during the month of November.
Once you register, we will send you the small list of supplies needed for this interactive, family-friendly program. We encourage parents and children to attend together!
Register online at: bit.ly/bucket-full
BAKING UP SOME LOVE NOVEMBER 8, 2020, 3 P.M.
Join us on Zoom to bake a seasonal Thanksgiving quick bread with our member Lorry Blath, cooking
connoisseur. One loaf will be for you and the other will be for the Gift of Gratitude for our seniors. Once you register, you will receive the list of ingredients.
Register online at: bit.ly/baking-up-some-love
GIFTS OF GRATITUDE FOR OUR SENIORSNOVEMBER 10-24
Donate supplies or assemble and deliver bags to our congregational seniors who
are either homebound or living in retirement homes to let them know how much we are thinking of them during this time. All supplies are needed by November 13, and volunteers will deliver bags on November 23 and 24. Questions can be forwarded to Debbie Bram at [email protected]
Register online at: bit.ly/gratitude-gifts
MENTAL HEALTH DURING A PANDEMIC: LEARN AND CONNECTSUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 7 P.M.
You are invited and encouraged to join our Shaare Emeth Mental Health Initiative and
MOSHE for the next in our ongoing series of webinars on mental health concerns during this difficult time. We encourage all who wish to join us in this confidential gathering to hear mental health practitioners in our community address the concerns so many of us face. Please tell others who may be interested that all are welcome.
Register online at: bit.ly/semhi-november
Upcoming Events
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To register for any of these events, please contact Stacy Jespersen at [email protected] or 314-692-5302.
Weekly Meditation SitsTuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – Noon November 10, 17, and 24 Thursdays, 5-5:30 p.m. November 5, 12, 19, and 26Join Rabbi Andrea Goldstein for one or both of these unique weekly Mindfulness Meditation sits. Incorporating lessons from the weekly Torah portion, as well as stories, rituals and symbols of the season, Rabbi Goldstein leads participants in practices that open our hearts and minds to the possibility of continual growth and change. No meditation experience necessary.
Mi Shebeirach Moments A Service of Healing and Hope
Saturday, November 14 at 4:30 p.m.
To be asked to pray for someone is to be charged with affirming their humanity totally and unconditionally, and with cultivating empathy for them. - Rabbi Shai Held
During this continuing time of uncertainty, physical distancing and loss, it can be powerful to gather (virtually) where song and prayer can express our deepest longings and hopes. Join Rabbi Andrea Goldstein and Lucy Greenbaum for a service that includes prayers for health and well-being, offerings of gratitude to health care and front-line workers and songs of peace for ourselves and all the world. Whether you are dedicating your prayers to a particular loved one, or simply wish to pray on behalf of the community, all are welcome at this brief and beautiful service.
November Offerings from the Jewish Mindfulness Center of St. Louis
More Than Giving Thanks: Cultivating Gratitude from WithinFriday, November 20, 2020, 9-10 a.m.As Thanksgiving approaches, some find the notion of gratitude to be a bit of a challenge. How do we give thanks in a world that seems so broken? How do we give thanks when we feel frustration, anger or despair? In this workshop, Rabbi Andrea Goldstein leads participants in learning, activities and meditation designed to deepen an authentic sense of gratitude for our lives.
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Jewish EducationDear Families,
November has always been associated with elections for me. Some of my earliest childhood memories
are of going with my parents to vote. In every election, from our local municipal elections and the school board to the state or presidential races, my sister and I went
with them to the voting booth. It was always exciting to go to our local polling place and go behind the curtain. It always felt so powerful and special! I think these experiences also taught me about the importance of exercising your right to vote in our country. By joining in at each election, even when very few other people were there voting alongside us, I learned that I had a responsibility to make my voice heard.
The lead up to this month’s election has been full of frustrating moments, divisiveness and fear for everyone. As citizens who should have the power to affect change, it has often been disheartening and it may have been difficult for us to feel like we could make a difference at all. By the time you read this, Election Day 2020 will finally be here, or it may have already passed. It is hard to predict what will happen, but I do hope that each and every one of the members of our community exercised their fundamental right to vote for candidates and issues they care about this year. Voting is not just a democratic value; it is a deeply Jewish one as well. The great sage Hillel taught, “Do not separate yourself from the community.” In a democracy, we are all in this together. Opting out of voting means abdicating our responsibility to one another. It is our obligation as people who believe in justice and integrity to vote, to act, and to help choose our community’s leaders.
The sacred duty to vote and participate is not just about us. It is about ensuring our future. That is why it is so important to teach our children about their right to vote and help them learn what they can do to make a difference, right now. As parents and trusted adults in the lives of young people, it is our obligation to lead by example and engage their natural curiosity. In the Talmud, it says that parents have certain mitzvot (commandments) they must do for their children—teaching them Torah, making sure they have a way to make a living, even teaching them to swim! I would add to that list teaching them that they have a voice and the power to make a difference. It is not just acceptable to talk about big topics and questions at the dinner table related to politics, leadership and government. It’s an amazing opportunity! We are teaching them how to be educated citizens and wrestle with what they believe. There is also so much we can do to include them right now. When we talk about our plans for Election Day, participate in protests, write postcards together to advocate for different issues, show up to work the polls, notarizing ballots for our neighbors, and more, we are showing them what they can do to make a difference.
At camp, youth group, and more, many of our kids have learned an amazing song by Elana Arian, written only in the last couple years. In it, she sings, “I have a voice. My voice is powerful. My voice can change the world.” This is my Torah for November 2020. We must remember this lesson, no matter what, and we must do our very best to carry it out in how we live our lives. Only then do we fulfill our obligations to our children.
Rabbi Lori Levine, Rabbi Educator [email protected]
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A MOSHE MessageIt’s been a while since you may have heard from Men of
Shaare Emeth, but be assured that MOSHE is alive and well. Here is what we have been up to:
First and foremost, we say a huge thanks to our now Immediate Past President, Gene Jacobson, for guiding MOSHE over the past two years. A big thanks to Bill Livingston for a great job as Treasurer. Ken Levine has taken the leadership as the current
President, Neil Elias is our new Treasurer and Gene Jacobson is our Secretary. We have an opening for the VP, if you or anyone would like to step into a leadership role in the next few years.
During this pandemic, we have had to pull back on our plans to meet in person and have fun while doing good. When the pandemic is behind us, we can again start being social, MOSHE has many opportunities to help out within Shaare Emeth and in the greater St. Louis community.
MOSHE is partnered up with the Shaare Emeth Mental Health Initiative to bring information and wellness to the community while trying to navigate through the pandemic. MOSHE held its golf outing in October and looks forward to many more events as the St. Louis community re-opens up.
We have plans for more culinary adventures in the future to be announced, as well as continuing our participation in great events like the Purim Carnival, Annual Hanukkah Dinner and the Shaare Emeth Family Picnic.
If you need further info on MOSHE or would like to be on the email list for upcoming events, please contact President Ken Levine at [email protected] or call 314-249-0093. If you are a member of Shaare Emeth and over 18, you are already a member of MOSHE (Men of Shaare Emeth).
With Respect,
Ken Levine, MOSHE President
St. Louis Jewish Light Unsung Heroes
Congregation Shaare Emeth wishes a hearty “mazel tov” to all seven of the St. Louis Jewish Light’s
2020 Unsung Heroes.
This annual event honors St. Louisans of any faith who dedicate themselves to the local community through volunteer efforts, as well as impactful regional organizations. You can stream this celebration live at stljewishlight.com at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 19.
Here are 2020’s honorees:
• Ronnie & Allen Brockman*• Mark Dana• Aleeza Granote• Sheryl Kalman• Steve Rosenblum • Alan Spector*• Back to School! Store (presented by the National Council of Jewish Women – St. Louis)
* Shaare Emeth Members
The Jewish Food Pantry Needs Our Help
You can help the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry during the coronavirus pandemic
by donating money or donating food. Below are some suggestions for food items the pantry needs for the month of November:
1. Macaroni & Cheese2. Kosher Non-Perishable Foods
3. Canned Chili, Beef Stew and Protein-Rich Foods
4. Dry Spaghetti, Tomato Sauce and Other Canned Pastas
5. Canned Vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, carrots)
6. Peanut Butter & Jelly7. Canned Fruits8. Personal care items such as: Deodorant,
Hand Soap and Hand Sanitizer
Currently, the need is great so please help in any way you can. Thank you.
For further information, please contact Louise Levine, 314-368-5902.
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Jewish Q&A
Guest authors answer questions about Judaism, Jewish practices and Jewish thought. If you have a question, contact Subie Banaszynski, Interfaith Coordinator, at [email protected].
What is BDS?Rabbi Jim Bennett responds:The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, often called BDS, is an ideological movement that claims that its objective is to utilize international pressure to end what it describes as Israeli apartheid and colonialism. The movement states that it is dedicated to ending Israel’s occupation and colonization of Arab lands and dismantling the security barrier separating Israel and the West Bank, fighting for full equality for Arab Israelis and the return of Palestinian refugees from the 1948 War of Independence (and their descendants) to their former homes in Israel.
Accusations are often made against the BDS movement that it seeks to undermine Israel’s legitimacy as a Jewish state. Many people believe that by actively working against the Jewish State, the BDS is engaging in anti-Zionist and even Anti-Semitic rhetoric.
The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism puts it this way:
“The Reform Jewish Movement, deeply rooted in its love for Israel and desire to see the Jewish state live in peace and security with its neighbors, opposes the movement to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel.” Both the Union for Reform Judaism and the Central Conference of American Rabbis have passed resolutions opposing BDS, noting that the BDS movement does not recognize the right of Israel to exist as a Jewish state, opposes the two-state solution, and does not propose active strategies towards resolving the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Reform Judaism encourages partnership, engagement, and active participation in dialogue over rejection and isolation. While we believe in the right of free speech, we do not support those who would deny our freedom along the way.
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Membership Responsibility We’ll all remember 2020 as the year that the world changed.
At Congregation Shaare Emeth, we have had to quickly and diligently adapt how we operate due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In this unprecedented year, your membership to our congregation means more than ever before.
Log in to our ShulCloud page (sestl.org/shulcloud) to renew your membership by November 13. You will be able to fill in your pledge card online and set up a payment plan at a membership level of your choosing.
Read below for additional options that the temple provides to its members to pay for temple membership responsibility, appeal and general donations.
For more information, contact Rosalie Stein, 314-692-5353 direct line or [email protected]
Individual Retirement Account - IRAFor those of you who are at the stage where you must take a required IRA minimum distribution, give some thought to Congregation Shaare Emeth! Did you know that you can gift a portion or all your yearly required IRA withdrawal tax free vs. an outright withdrawal to yourself and being taxed a percentage of that required distribution wherever it goes! *
Gifting Appreciated SecuritiesA gift of appreciated securities generally qualifies you for an income tax charitable deduction equal to the market value of the gifted securities, and it may also help you avoid the long-term capital gain tax on your unrealized capital gain. Usually a sale of appreciated securities results in a tax on your full gain – in other words, you keep only part of the profit. But if you give those same appreciated securities directly to a qualified nonprofit – including Congregation Shaare Emeth– there is no tax on your gain. **
Is your company an LLC?If you currently have a small company and are interested in direct tax donation giving for advertising for the congregation, please contact Rosalie Stein at 314-692-5353 or [email protected]. This direct giving will provide you an opportunity for full tax donation benefits. ***
* Check with your IRA administrator or your advisors for more information.
** Gifts of appreciated securities can be a great way to pay Temple dues, support the Annual Appeal or give an unrestricted gift.
*** Please check with your accountant or financial planner
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In the Temple FamilyWe express condolences to Shaare Emeth members and families who have recently lost a loved one, and sympathy to Shaare Emeth members who have had a death in their extended family.
Sympathy
Rabbi Rachel Bearman on the death of her grandfather, Leo M. Bearman
Rabbi Jim (Amy) Bennett on the death of his sister, Dr. Joann Bennett
Harvey (Carol) Derfeld on the death of his brother, Mark Derfeld
Jeremy (Sarah) Klaven on the death of his grandmother, Ruth Klaven
Bruce (Betsy) Levitt on the death of his mother, Louise Levitt
Jody (Mickey) Waldman, Evan (Kami) Waldman, Todd (Diana) Waldman, and Corey (Rachel) Waldman on the death of Jody’s father and Evan, Todd and Corey’s grandfather, Sidney Guller
Condolences
Richard Waddington
Dr. Norton Kronemer Husband of Shirley Kronemer and father of Mark (Cathleen) Kronemer
Perpetual MemorialsA memorial has been established for:
Ethel Warshafsky Established by Janice and Gary Sherman and Myra and Stephen Radinsky
Clarice B. Lynford, Ralph S. Lynford, and Bernard Blumenfeld Established by Terry Lynford
The names of those remembered by a Perpetual Memorial will be read during the Friday Shabbat Services. They will also be remembered by yahrzeit date reminders sent to designated family members’ homes and are automatically included with the Perpetual Memorials in our memorial book on Yom Kippur. For more information on establishing a Perpetual Memorial, please contact Stacy Jespersen at [email protected] or 314-692-5302.
Mazel tov to these members…Myra and Stephen Radinsky on two of their grandchildren being Semi Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Andrew Felton and Samantha Radinsky.
To share your simcha, visit www.sestl.org/simcha or call Stacy Jespersen in the Shaare Emeth office, 314-569-0010.
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NOVERMBER 6Edward AdlerFredda L. AshMorris AshPriscilla Schaeffer AyersSol Steiner BearmanSylvia Chused BermanSherry Lynn BernsKalman M. BernsteinLee BernsteinDavid M. BlumbergRosie BondiSolomon BondiMartin BrandClara R. BronerAbraham L. BrownDavid BrunswickRita BunnNathan H. BurgheimFannie Croney CohenGertrude CohenMelford M. CohenHarry DavisCharles DruckLeatrice J. EliasSusan Hoffman EnariMarvin FeldmanRichard M. FirthChana Anita L. FischerSalwin FischerEthel W. FreemanOlga FreemanIrving Nathan FriedmanLeon J. GalperinArleen GarlandAlan Marc GersteinPercy GillSimon GimpelsonEdythe GoldbergIrvin E. GoldbergMildred E. GoldbergAlex GrossJack GrossmanSidney O. GrossmanLena GutmanAbraham HarrisJoseph HarrisDavid HarrisonSamuel IngerJessie Glik JacobsSara KaiserLouis KantorEthel M. KermanSarah Liese KnolCharlotte B. KopitskyMae KrasnerCarrie Levy
Paula Faye LiteAnna LoebnerGizella Weiss LoewensteinIrene Emilie LowyBernice Q. MangeHenrietta MarcusLouis MollSophie NealJanet Fishman NewmanMary PassenSam PasternakPaul PrywitchSidney PultmanAbram RaderSandra Iris RedlerJoel Lawrence RosenbergChester RoskinSol G. RossMolly RudmanMorris M. SacharAlbert A. SchaapShirley L. SchlossJacob SheinbeinIsaac SichelFannie Fleischer SmulianDoris StoneEdna TaubenJack ToderJann Shapiro WagnerSol Weber, M.D.David Owen WohlDr. Herbert Bernard Zimmerman
NOVERMBER 13Hyman I. AlportNadyne Gogel AshSarah Roselman BakerEugene Stanley BarenholtzRuth E. BarronIrvin V. BarthJoseph BeilLillian BeilSelma Guggenheim BlochRueben BrooksJames Tilden BrownRuth Sacks CohenSam CohenHarry A. CollingerClaire Malloy CroughanMabel CroughanJay Paul DavisMaurice Boyar DavisArianna Rose DouganAbraham DressnerEdward M. ElgasFannie Emas
Ben EsrockRose FischmannYetta G. FleischmannArthur Carl FosterNathan FottAlbert FrankRose Loebner FreedmanEleanor FreundHattie GillLouis GlaserGladys GoldmanSophie Ruth GoldmanSarah Florence GoranJoseph HartmannSamuel IntraterAlbertina T. JacobsonJacob KahnMarvin KenkelJacob A. KiemIda KirshonFred KisslingerMorris KofskyJosephine Schlesser KorachPaul KrausPhil KutlerLotta KuttnerSimon KuttnerBen G. LandauEdward J. LawsonWilliam George LeMasterMildred LernerMary LevinJulius LewinskyIda MagidLois MalashockRebecca MaltzLeon MarglousAnna L. MarksMadelyn MendellVictims Velke MezericiHarry MidowsHannah MorrisHyman MuchnickGeorge PastelGertrude S. PosdamerMax W. RedlerHelen ReichmanJessica ReifHarry RittenbergDr. Raymond RossSophie RovicsGussie Schuchat RubinsteinMillie SaengerAdolph SanofskyJane Schachter
Marjorie ScharnhorstSam M. SchnidmanEli C. SeigelJeanette Loeb ShapiroIsadore A. ShermanNat ShermanErna SilbersteinLouis SilversteinRabbi Moritz SpitzErna SteinLillian StraussBettye E. SusmanFreida TaubmanSusan Jayne TobiasMax WeislSophie WinnerAbraham WolffSadie YaffeDr. Robert YanoverAl YavitzSol Zvibleman NOVEMBER 20Phyllis AbelovJane L. AbramsonEmmy BaerHarry H. BarbachBradley BarbarashRuth BernsteinLouis BlumenfeldRobert BlumoffMarvin Z. BraschMildred BrooksDr. Melvin A. CasselEdward CohenJake CohenLillian CohenMelvin CoppersmithEthel EdelmanRaymond Phillip EmmerBernadine FeldmanBertha FeldmanJack Sidney FimanLeona FishmanRose Lerner FoxRuth Harris FrankBessie Hanna GardnerBeatty GoodmanElaine Reznik GralnickSydney GreenbergSimon GutfreundIdelle HirschCharles HorwitzCharles Rudy JacobiAbe KleinHarry KowarskySimon Kozloff
Pauline Ruth KrasnerIda Adele LandauAudrey J. LeventhalSelma LeviHenrietta Maas LevyJeanne LincoffMax LippmanEvelyn Jaffe LookofskyHedwig S. MaasDr. Joseph MagidsonEsther Jacobs MarmorSamuel MessenbergWilliam L. MeyerSamuel MiltonRoberta Sue MorrisonGary PasternakBarbara Kutler PeckAnn PogerLeo Edward PriceWilliam S. RobinsonMelba Koplar RosenJoseph RosenbaumAdolph RosenfeldLeo SegalSamuel N. ShanfeldSue ShepardAida Louise ShucartRudolph SingerPearl Lipsitz SofferIrene Gertrude SokolIsador A. SolomonHenry A. SteinerMorris SteinerDorine Myers StocknerAgnes B. TobiasBertha VaronFrances WeinbergBernice WeltmanSamuel WhiteMayer L. WinklerDr. Ray J. WolffRae WolffDonald Zarfas
NOVEMBER 27Sol BakerFrank BalkGertrude BlumoffErvon BraslerNancy M. BricksonMeyer BurmanAgnes CasperRonna CroftFreda CronheimEve DannStuart H. DannPaul Dardick
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Sam L. DemoffHarriet FainsodSidney Howard FeldmanSamuel E. FleischmannKathryn GeigermanBillie (Zigler) GelbSol GellerElaine GlassmanLillian Weiner GlassmanMilton L. GlucksmanSarah GoldbergAnn Simon GoldmanMarie GoldmanSam GrazmanFlorence Cadwell Hoffman
Rose Weinstein HoffmanArline IngerMary JaffeDora KaiserArthur KashVictor Clayton Kelly, Jr.Robert L. KisslingerShirley Estelle KoffmanLouis KohnEdwin G. KohnerHarriet KolchinskyJoseph LazarBetty Rae LeMasterBertha LevinPhillip Levine
Chester Arthur LewisLillian F. LibermanRobin Sue LightLizzie LoewensteinJanet Rolfe LorberJohanna MayerSandra MayerTeresa Manning MehroFrank MiddlemanHenry MinkoffMorris MovshinMinerva Hearst PasterBernard PasternakSadie Alice PattizHarry Louis Pearl
Sam PhilipsonRose P. PierceLawrence Sherman RechtJay ReichmanAnne ReissEthel RhodesNettie Levy RittenbergSarah Klearman RogulMinette RubensteinHyman A. RubinJennie SalusA. Herman SchlangerBetty ShanfeldBeatrice SherbergBertha Siegel
Joseph A. SteinerGeorge StiffmanNan Lauren StraussSadie Wolpert StutsonTillie SuffianMinnie SurinskyBenton TaylorGloria ThalHarry L. TobinsonSarah VictorDorothy Steinback VittertMorton WachtlerEsther WeissMilton Yawitz
Yahrzeits
RABBIS’ SPECIAL FUNDA DONATION: To be used where most needed in the current pandemic
Sheila CohenIN APPRECIATION OF:Rabbi Bennett for using his platform to speak up for those whose voice cannot be heard
Amy & Emily BornsteinRabbi Bennett for officiating a beautiful funeral service for Jack Berman
Dee Berman and FamilyRabbi Bennett for officiating at the wedding ceremony for Alex & Aaron Kaatz
Betsy & David Rudolph
Rabbi Bennett for helping Jack Imber prepare to become a Bar Mitzvah
The Imber FamilyRabbi Bennett for his time and energy in helping Elle Kerner prepare for her Bat Mitzvah
The Kerner FamilyRabbi Bennett for officiating at the wedding ceremony of Stephanie Weiss & Michael Zorensky
Karen & Mark ZorenskyRabbi Goldstein for guiding Arden Poger to become a Bat Mitzvah
The Poger FamilyRabbi Goldstein for her support as Emily Rosen prepared for her Bat Mitzvah
Marissa & Howard Rosen Rabbi Goldstein
Lauren WeinbergRabbi Goldstein for officiating a beautiful funeral service for Stan Zerman
Adele ZermanThe Clergy and Staff and wishing the Shaare Emeth Community a L’Shannah Tovah and healthy 5781
Arlene GoodmanRabbi Bennett, Rabbi Goldstein, Rabbi Bearman, Rabbi Levine, Cantor Warner & Lucy Greenbaum for outstanding services under difficult circumstances
Rita & George Heymann
IN HONOR OF:Rabbi Bennett for receiving the J Street Rodef Shalom Award
Patty CroughanRabbi Bearman for her wonderful Torah Study classes during the month of Elul
Sharon & Richard CohenRabbi Goldstein for inspirational High Holiday Services
Debbie HirschfelderClergy and Staff for all they do and with good wishes for the new year
Brenda & Jay Baron Rabbi Bennett, Rabbi Goldstein, Rabbi Bearman, Rabbi Levine, Cantor Warner, Lucy Greenbaum and Staff for inspiring and meaningful virtual High Holiday Services
Drs. Nanci & Jim Bobrow; Lynn & Dr. Carl Lyss
The Rabbis of Shaare Emeth for beautiful and meaningful services for the High Holidays and a Happy New Year
Carole & Jay GoldsteinSandy Brooks for her Special Birthday
Margie LazarusDr. Harvey Lehrer for a speedy recovery
Phyllis & Steve Kamenetzky Julie & Jason Sachman on their recent marriage
Ellen & Dr. Larry Paskar
Sherri & Fred Seigel on their Special 50th Wedding Anniversary
Carol & Bruce Canis; Earl Salsman
Sharon Katz on the marriage of Greg and Samantha Maloney
Nancy & Sidney Hirsch IN MEMORY OF:Leo Bearman
American Conference of Cantors Leadership Team; Suzanne & Bill Bierman; Ronnie & Allen Brockman; Susan & Harry Burack; B’Yachad Rosh Chodesh Group; Sharon & Richard Cohen; Sheila Cohen; Gail & Charles Eisenkramer and Family; Sharee & Mark Feldman; Paula, Mike & Dan Geigerman; Stacy & Jon Jespersen and Family; Phylis Kahn; Koski & Lydon Families; Jackie & Marty Lipsitz; Jerri & Bill Livingston; Marcia & Carl Moskowitz; Brenda & Joe Pereles; Sheri & Fred Seigel; Kathy Zigler
Dr. Joann BennettCarol & Ted Barr; Suzanne & Bill Bierman; Sandra & Ken Birenbaum; Arleen & Howard Bly; Lisa & Barry Borstein; Teri & Harvey Brandvein; Ronnie & Allen Brockman; Susan & Harry Burack; B’Yachad Rosh Chodesh Group; Sharon & Richard Cohen; Sheila Cohen; Linda & Ed Dahl; Sharon & Warren Danziger;
The tributes listed here are those made for $10 or more and processed August 27th to October 1st, 2020. A tribute gift made in another’s names is a lovely way to honor a friend for a recent simcha (joyous occasion), to honor the memory of a deceased loved one on their yahrzeit (anniversary of death), or to show appreciation for someone. To make a tribute donation, please visit www.sestl.org/give/. Hardcopy forms are available in the Shaare Emeth main office and at the South Lobby reception desk or can be printed.
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TributesJosef Davidson; Gail & Charles Eisenkramer and Family;Iris Elliot & Dave Plengemeier; Sharee & Mark Feldman; Friedman & Vatury Families; Paula, Mike & Dan Geigerman; Gail Glaser; Sherri & Rick Goldman; Carole & Jay Goldstein; Barbara Greenspoon, Irene Greenspoon (z’l) & Melvin Greenspoon (z’l);James Groman; Debbie & Kent Hirschfelder; Jackie & Marty Lipsitz; Stacy & Jon Jespersen, Gerry Weinman and Family; Amy & Jim Kalishman; Dolores Kling; Sue & Mark Koritz; Koski & Lydon Families; Barb & Rich Kramer; Jerri & Bill Livingston; Marsha & Bob Luhrs; Mark Margolies; Sue Matlof, Michael Cohen & Greg Matlof; Gail & Robert Mielziner, Jr.;Jean Millner & Dr. Steven Brown; Marcia & Carl Moskowitz; Sherri & Steve Newstead; Brenda & Joe Pereles; Marilyn & Gary Ratkin; Marsha & Larry Rothman; Peggy & Alan Schaffer; Judy Schenberg; Karen Suroff & Oscar Schwartz; Ava & Steve Schwedt and Family; Heidi & Brian Seigel and Family; Sheri & Fred Seigel; Sherry & Barry Shafman; Andy & Stan Shanker; Carl Shulak; Merle & Dale Singer; Jane & Hal Sitrin; Nancy & Robert Taxman; Julie & Neil Tzinberg; Dolores Vermont; Barbara & David Victor and Family; Jody & Mitchell Waldman; Ginny Weiss; Rita & Barry Worth; Kathy Zigler
Jack BermanCarol & Bruce Canis
Betty ChrestmanNancy & Sidney Hirsch
Sylvia CornRuth Satz
Sue & Don GallopThe Gallop Family Foundation
Vicki GershonGreg Rosenthal
Ruth LurieLee & Mark Scissors
Elaine De Waskin GlassmanSteven B. Ungar
H. Neal HarrisFran Poger
Morris KevrickTeri & Harvey Brandvein
Richard LevinBarbara Levin and Family
Madelyn & Hyme MendellEllen & Dr. Larry Pasker
Alan M. MillnerJean Millner & Steve Brown
Max MinoffMarilyn, Jerry & Brandel Minoff
Pierce MoonshineMerilyn Moonshine
Solomon MullerRina & Paul Kenkel
Nancy SatzRuth Satz
Brian SilvermanJanice & Lew Sanders
Erin SmithMerilyn Moonshine
CANTOR’S SPECIAL FUNDIN APPRECIATION OF:Cantor Warner for helping Jack Imber prepare to become a Bar Mitzvah
The Imber FamilyCantor Warner for his time and energy in helping Elle Kerner prepare for her Bat Mitzvah
The Kerner FamilyCantor Warner for guiding Arden Poger to become a Bat Mitzvah
The Poger FamilyCantor Warner for helping Emily Rosen prepare for her Bat Mitzvah
Marissa & Howard RosenHillary Hinz for sharing the Selichot services with her, and the joy and memories they provided
Kristine DennehyIN HONOR OF:Cantor Warner for uplifting us with his beautiful voice during the High Holiday and for a Happy New Year
Carole & Jay GoldsteinCantor Warner with warm wishes for the New Year
Kay SchlesingerJeffrey Barnett with warm wishes for the New Year
Kay SchlesingerRichard Cohen on the occasion of the New Year 5781
Connie & Gene Kahn Linda Dahl with warm wishes for the New Year
Kay SchlesingerRabbi Frank & Darlene Muller on their Granddaughter Molly becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Peggy & Kenny BrownLinda Yatkeman on the birth of her Granddaughter, Jillian
Marti Reichman Sharon Weissman with warm wishes for the New Year
Kay Schlesinger
IN MEMORY OF:Phala Warner
Bob Garland BEMA FLOWERSIN MEMORY OF:Martha Nierman
Mark WinerAarolyn Litvag
Barbara Greenspoon, Irene Greenspoon (z’l) & Melvin Greenspoon (z’l)
AL AND EVA FLEISCHER HEALING FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Rudy Mayer
Julie & Joel MayerElaine Unell
Amy Unell ALBERT & RUTH KOPOLOW BEAUTIFICATION FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Barbara Grossman
Barbara Greenspoon, Irene Greenspoon (z’l) & Melvin Greenspoon (z’l)
B’NAI EL TZEDAKAH FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Delia Mendoza
Cookie & Mike Fishman, Judy Taxman
BETTY AND BORIS TUREEN MEMORIAL EDUCATION FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Nathan Tureen
Sharon & John Tureen BROCKMAN-SIEGELMAN GEMILUT HASADIM FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Helen & Oscar Brockman, Evelyn & Sidney Goldberg, Wilma & Caroline Siegelman & George Siegelman
Ronnie & Allen Brockman BUILDING MAINTENANCE FUNDIN APPRECIATION OF:The Shaare Emeth Staff for sustaining us during the pandemic
Suzanne & Bill Bierman
CHUSED ISRAEL EXPERIENCE FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joann Bennett
The Silk Family LIBRARY FUNDIN HONOR OF:Miriam Dennison on her new Grandchild
Dolores KlingIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joann Bennett
Pam & Rob Rubin DONNA MEYERS CHILDRENS BOOK NOOK FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Donna Meyers
The Meyers Family ELSIE & FRED DEUTSCH LECTURSHIP FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Mildred Spitzer
Kay & Hillie Ullman ESSMAN-SCHAEFFER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joann Bennett
Robert Blok ESTELLE & ED FISCHER FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joann Bennett
Robyn & Tim HunterEsther Bly
Marsha Grazman EUNICE B. MANN JEWISH EDUCATION FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Gloria Levin
Constance Levy GOLDBERG CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Ruth & Buddy Block and Dora & Ronald Rothman
Robin & Mike Prywitch
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IDA & HARRIS KRAMER SOCIAL ACTION FUNDIN HONOR OF:Lucy Greenbaum to thank her for her beautiful and joyful voice
Carole & Jay GoldsteinIN MEMORY OF:Selma Kramer
Gail & Bob Garfield; Jennifer Schwesig & Kevin Mellick; Norm Schwesig; Linda & Michael Zoller
Tom SchlesingerNorm Schwesig; Linda & Michael Zoller
RABBI JEFFREY B. STIFFMAN LECTURE FUNDIN HONOR OF:Esther & Al Applebaum on the marriage of their Grandson Brian Weber to Sarah
Elaine & Jordan RudolphMarsha & Simon Koski on their Granddaughter Claudia becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Anita & Buddy Waxman JOAN AND HARRY SELTZER FAMILY FUND FOR IMPROVING WOMEN’S LIVESIN HONOR OF:Samantha Korenfeld for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Marla Blanton and FamilyBrandon Schupp on his Birthday
Joan SeltzerThe Schupp Family for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Marla Blanton and FamilyDede Seltzer on her Birthday
Joan SeltzerDede & Garry Seltzer and Family for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Marla Blanton and FamilyGarry Seltzer on his Birthday
Joan SeltzerJoan Seltzer for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Marla Blanton and FamilyThe Seltzer- Hoffman Family for a Happy and Healthy New Year
Marla Blanton and FamilyIN MEMORY OF:Elaine Gressman Samson
Dede & Garry Seltzer and FamilyHarry Seltzer
Joan Seltzer
KATHY & MARTY ZIGLER FUND FOR ENRICHMENT OF PRESCHOOL TEACHERSIN MEMORY OF:Frances Lerner
Kathy Zigler LISA’S STAR FUND FOR CAMP EMETHIN HONOR OF:Susan Meltz to congratulate her on the marriage of Karyn to Chris Murphy
Barbara & David Victor and Family
The Sher FamilyMarla Blanton and Family
Maddie Olivia Silk to congratulate her on her Confirmation
Tina & Scott Silk LISHA GAYLE PRESCHOOL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Florence Goldford
Doris AlportAndrea Myles
Sue & Joel Picus MANN FAMILY HUNGER FUNDIN HONOR OF:Janet Loiterstein on the marriage of her Grandson
Ann & Ashley LoitersteinIN MEMORY OF:Vicki Gershon
Eileen RosenthalRichard Waddington
Lisa Schechter-Bierman & Richard Bierman
MARSHALL C. WEISMAN FUND FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDRENIN MEMORY OF:Richard Waddington
Susie & Jay Joffe MAX & BERNICE BABCHICK JEWISH FAMILY INVOLVEMENT FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Nancy Bormaster
The Babchick Family; Judy & David Capes; Vicki Gelber Groswald; Cheryl Kirsch; Shelly & Tom Smith; Jordan Sider; Helene Spetner; Elaine & Marc Tenzer; Beth Tzinberg
MICAH DAVIS MEMORIAL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Gus Mosinger
Shirley MosingerCheryl Roth Stein
Pam & Norm Davis MICHAEL MATLOF FUND FOR HOMEBOUND SERVICESIN APPRECIATION OF:The Shaare Emeth Clergy & Lucy Greenbaum for the inspirational and uplifting High Holiday Services
Linda & Bill Levin Sue Matlof for for the live stream services, especially this year
Sheila Cohen Sue Matlof for establishing the Michael Matlof Fund for Homebound Services
Harriet Summer & Allen ShermanLive streaming services
Rochelle Karty IN HONOR OF:The Rabbi’s and Cantor for beautiful Holiday Services
Wendy & Sanford WaxJay Baron for a speedy recovery
B’Yachad Rosh Chodesh GroupMichael Cohen for a speedy recovery
Harriet Summers & Allen Sherman Barbara & David Furman for their Special 50th Wedding Anniversary
Carole & Jay Goldstein; Ellen & Ronnie Gross
Harvey Lehrer for a speedy recoveryCarole & Jay Goldstein
Harriet Summers for her Special 75th Birthday
Diane & David Freyman; Sue Matlof, Michael Cohen & Greg Matlof; Judie Shiff; Diane & Steve Weinstock
Alan Witte for his Special BirthdaySue Matlof & Michael Cohen
Rita Worth for a speedy recoveryBarbara & David Furman; Carole & Jay Goldstein
IN MEMORY OF:Leo Bearman
Sue Matlof & Greg Matlof; Sandy Sher; Janice & Gary Sherman
Dr. Joann BennettSandy Sher; Wendy & Sanford Wax
Miriam Goldberg Berney, Norman Berney, Gladys Cohen & Morris Cohen
Lynne & Mark BerneySelma Kramer
Wendy & Sanford Wax
Ruth LurieShirley H. Cohen
NANCY LEVIN PRESCHOOL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Loraine Schnidman
Donna & Ed Karfeld OPERATIONS ENHANCEMENT FUNDA DONATION:In gratitude for blessings to Benjamin through the years
Renee RoodmanIn appreciation of the health and love of our family and friends
The Silk FamilyIN APPRECIATION OF:The Rabbis, Cantor, Lucy Greenbaum and Staff for the Services and to wish a Happy New Year
Phylis Kahn Debbie Bram and the Caring Committee for the Holiday thoughtfulness
Eleanor BarbachIN HONOR OF:Barbara & Harvey Cotlar on their Special 60th Wedding Anniversary
Sherri & Rick GoldmanIN MEMORY OF:Leo Bearman
Renee & Sam SilversteinDr. Joann Bennett
Janice & Gary Sherman; Renee & Sam Silverstein
Jack BermanSandy Steinback Engber
Bess BorushekBrenda & Jay Baron
Greta ForsmanAlpheus Forsman
Norman LitzMarcia & Steven Feit
Dr. Jerome LevyCarol & Dr. Jeffrey Schulman
Sophia LevyEleanor Levy
Mildred LippmanSuzanne & Bill Bierman
Nathan PrywitchMark Margolies
Ben WishnuffGloria Sirkin
Stella WishnuffGloria Sirkin
Harold Milton ZagerSuzanne & Bill Bierman
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUNDIN APPRECIATION OF:With gratefulness to Hashem for all our blessings
Linda & Bill LevinIN HONOR OF:Jake Goldman to congratulate him on his Confirmation
Sarah Siegel & Paul SteinJodi Granok for helping Jack Imber prepare to become a Bar Mitzvah
The Imber Family Audrey & Harvey Gershenson on their Grandson Sam Manlin becoming a Bar Mitzvah
Cookie GoldbergIN MEMORY OF:Leo Bearman
Linda & Bill Levin Dr. Joann Bennett Linda & Bill LevinSelma Kramer Sue Steiner & Mark LebedunRuth Silverberg Sharon & Mike SilverbergMichael Worth Rita & Barry Worth FAYE & ROBERT SIEGEL SETYG PROGRAM FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Selma Kramer
Patti & Bruce Garber Tom Schlesinger
Patti & Bruce Garber Faye Siegel and Marilyn & Larry Herman
Paula, Norman & Elena Hertel SAM & GOLDYE ROSEN MUSIC FUNDIN HONOR OF:Barbara & David Furman on their Special 50th Wedding Anniversary
Rita & Barry Worth
Sue Koritz on her Special 80th Birthday
Wilma & Harvey GersteinIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joann Bennett
Bonnie & Steve RosenSylvia Dansker
Bonnie & Steve RosenAdeline Greenberg
Julie & Ron KramerSam Rosen
Bonnie & Steve Rosen
SCHWARTZ-TAXMAN MUSIC FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Delia Mendoza
Nancy & Robert Taxman DR. SEYMOUR & ROSE BROWN BEAUTIFICATION FUND IN MEMORY OF:Leo Bearman
Simeon Prager & Michael Sherberg SHIRLEE GREEN PRESCHOOL FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Ward Brandvein
udy & John Brandvein Gladys Crown
Allison Marks Judi Garland
Bob Garland and FamilyRebecca Harrison
Judy & John Brandvein Arline Kalishman
Marcia & Steven Feit SISTERHOOD WOMEN’S PROGRAMMING FUNDIN HONOR OF:Kay Levin for a speedy recovery
Jerri & Bill Livingston
IN MEMORY OF:Leo Bearman
Gail Glaser STANLEY LYSS & ESTHER LYSS-GREENSTEIN LIFELONG LEARNING FUNDIN APPRECIATION OF:Rabbi Bennett, Rabbi Goldstein, Rabbi Bearman, Rabbi Levine, Cantor Warner, Lucy Greenbaum and the Shaare Emeth Staff for inspiring and meaningful virtual High Holidays services
Lynn & Dr. Carl LyssIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joan Bennett
Lynn & Dr. Carl LyssMel Brown
Lynn & Dr. Carl LyssEsther Lyss-Greenstein
Melissa & Todd Edelman; Enid Weisberg-Frank & Dr. Bruce Frank; Beverly Friedman & Avery Seidel; Marsha & Steve Funk; Emily Hawthorne and The Brockman Family; Carolyn Henges; Jonathan Kolle; The Korein Family; Jocelyn & Andrew Lyss; Elizabeth Maurer; Daphne Minkoff & Noah Tratt; Barbie Barenholtz Present & Ron Present; Kim Rosenthal; Sandra Sher; Helene Spetner; Deanna & Lee Witt; Aleene Zawada
TEMPLE ENDOWMENT FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Morie Kleiner
Lorie Kleiner Eckert
TODD JASON KRONEMER YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Dr. Joann Bennett
Cathleen & Mark KronemerDr. Norton Kronemer
Debbie Braunstein; Barry Brimer; Ronnie & Allen Brockman; Allison Creighton; Gail Glaser; Avi & Evan Goldfarb; Rich & Isabel Goldstein and Family; Jay Kirschbaum; Karin Krakover; Deborah & Shmuel Israel; Ina Landsbaum; Debbie & Mike Lefton; Louis Lesser; Cissy & Sam Levitt; Jerri & Bill Livingston; Julie, Steve, Joey & Kaitlin Mathes; Robert Niedorff & Susan Niedorff Reinglass; Susan & Steven Novack; David Pahlmann; Edith & Robert Prywitch; Dr. Irwin Roseman and Family; Louise & Rick Rovak; Rhonda Seligman; Janice & Gary Sherman; Lee & Mark Scissors; Smith Moore & Company; Craig Spigel; Barbara & Norton Sterneck; Mark Zoole
WILLIAM SELTZER OLDER ADULT FUNDIN MEMORY OF:Ben M. Kolker
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Board OfficersPRESIDENT Josh Wallach FIRST VICE PRESIDENT Bill Remis VICE PRESIDENTS Randy Brodsky Richard Cohen Dana DeBlasi Erin Schreiber Michael Sherberg SECRETARY Rachel Pereles TREASURER Mark Gubernik ASSOCIATE TREASURER Bob SparksMEMBER-AT-LARGE Lisa Suffian IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Mike Lefton
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