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January 2015
FROM STRENGTH TO STRENGTH
1914-2014
Worship Schedule:
All are welcome at Shabbat services.
Childcare is available if needed.
Friday, January 2
Shabbat Evening Service 7:30 p.m.
the bulleTIn
A monthly newsletter of Temple Israel. Also available online at www.templetulsa.com.
“Train a child in the way he should go, and
when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
The Jewish faith places high regard on the value of
educating children. We are so glad to see the young
Music with the Rabbis | Happy 2015 Oneg
faces at the Moe Gimp Early Learning Center each
Friday, January 9
day. They bring life and energy to our building and
TGIS (Thank God It’s Shabbat!) Pre-Oneg 5:30 p.m.
community. We value their presence and enjoy our
Shabbat Evening Service 6:00 p.m.
time interacting with the children and teachers and
Dvar Torah: Shabbat Shemot &
leading them in Jewish holiday celebrations.
Hebrew Naming Ceremony
Sermon: “The Worst of Times and The Best of Times”
Music with Jenny Labow, TI band, Junior choir
Followed by catered Shabbat Dinner
See page 6 for RSVP information.
Dinner is generously sponsored by
The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation and The Goldie
Cash Family Shabbat Dinner Fund.
Saturday, January 10
Siddur Study 10:00 a.m.
Shabbat Morning Service 10:30 a.m.
in the convocation center. Joyful prayer, Torah
reading and study for all followed by potluck lunch.
Friday, January 16
Picnic Dinner 5:45 p.m. Bring your dinner or RSVP
for pizza/salad $7/person (children under 5 free);
drinks, utensils provided. Shabbat Evening Service
& Social Justice Shabbat 6:30 p.m.
Sermon Discussion: “Justice, Justice, Shall You
Pursue”. Music with Cantor Faith Steinsnyder
Friday, January 23
Shabbat Evening Service 7:30 p.m.
Sermon: “Plagues and Mirrors”
Music with Cantorial Soloist Marshall Voit
Saturday, January 24
Tot Shabbat 9:00 a.m. | For all newborns-young
elementary children and their families.
Along with our Board of Trustees, we want to let you know about a
transition that is taking place with the management and operations of
Temple Israel’s Early Learning Center. As of December 31, 2014, Day
Schools lease with Temple has come to an end. We thank Day Schools
for their ten years of dedicated service and management of our early
learning center. We appreciate the care they have provided children and
will continue to honor the memory of Day Schools founder, Laura Briley.
We are enthusiastic about a new partnership in early childhood education
at Temple Israel. As of January 1, 2015, Happy Campers Academy
(located at Utica and 15th St.) will expand and open a second site at
Temple Israel. Happy Campers Academy has an excellent reputation in
early childhood care in Tulsa for nearly twelve years. Our new program
will be called, “Happy Campers at Temple Israel – The Moe Gimp Early
Learning Center.”
We would like to thank our dedicated lay leaders who helped make this
transition possible, especially the members of our early learning center
task force: Stan Kessler, Jon Stolper, Phillip Burger, Dr. Cathy Kass, Mary
Rothman, and Cheryl Shane, along with staff members: Rabbi Karen,
Jennifer Lorch, and Klara Bode.
Friday, January 30
Shabbat Evening Service 7:30 p.m.
Sermon: “Proud and Passionate Moderation” by
Rabbi Emeritus Charles Sherman
Music with Sarah Beth Gordon
The continuity and quality of care for children in our facility is our first
priority. The Temple Israel staff is working very hard with Happy Campers
to ensure a smooth transition. The Moe Gimp Early Learning Center will
continue to serve ages 6 weeks through 5 years and have consistent
hours of operation.
Sunday, February 1
Community Tu Bishvat Seder 11:00 a.m. - noon
Continued on page 2
We Welcome Happy Campers at Temple Israel - The Moe Gimp Early Learning Center!
Education - Jennifer Lorch
What’s In a Name?
A recurring question I get when studying Torah with
students of all ages is, “How do the books and weekly
portions get their names?” The books and portions are
named for the first significant word that appears in the
Hebrew text. The first Shabbat in January brings to us
the end of our first book in the Torah, Bereisheet, Genesis.
During the second Shabbat in January (1/9 – 1/10) we will
begin the next book of the Torah, Shemot, Names. Our
second book begins –
by Alfred J. Kolatch, which you can find at temple or
online. Please let the rabbis know if you would like your
child to take part in the Hebrew naming ceremony that
evening.
I look forward to celebrating Shabbat Shemot (The
Sabbath of Names) with you and your family on Friday,
January 9!
“Rabbi Shimon said: There are three crowns in life: the crown
of Torah, the crown of priesthood and the crown of royalty.
But the crown of a good name is greater than them all.”
(Pirkei Avot 4:13)
V’eleh shemot b’nai Yisrael ha’baim mitzrayim et Ya’akov ish
u’veito ba’u.
Rabbis cont’d
“And these are the names of the children of Israel that came
to Egypt with Jacob, each of them came with his household.”
(Exodus 1:1)
We look forward to a close partnership ahead with the owner
of Happy Campers Academy, Cindy Alonso, and Director,
Staci Walkup. Both Cindy and Staci come with significant
background and experience in education and early childhood
development. They are excited to work closely with families
and teachers at Temple to bring support, inspiration, and
quality experiences to each child.
Bereisheet takes us from creation to the birth of Judaism,
introducing the patriarchs and matriarchs, and through
the entire Joseph saga. Our first book ends with Joseph’s
death in Egypt. The storyline of Shemot picks up where
Bereisheet ends. We are reminded of the names of
Jacob’s sons who came to live in Egypt during the famine
in Caanan, and who remained there because life was
good. The stage is set for the rest of our Torah’s story –
the enslavement of the Jewish people, Moses becoming
the Israelite’s leader, the Exodus from Egypt, receiving the
Ten Commandments, and wandering in the desert before
reaching the Land of Israel.
Full time and part time spots are available. Happy Campers
at Temple Israel is now accepting applications. There is a
10% discount for Temple members. For more information,
please contact Cindy or Staci at 918-809-5898 or email
[email protected]. Please see the ad
on page 3 and share the news with friends. You can also
contact either of us with any questions or suggestions.
What’s in a name? Names have great meaning. They
tell a part of our personal and family history. On Friday,
January 9, as a part of our TGIS Service and Shorashim
Friday Night Family Shabbat Experience, any children
who have not yet received a Hebrew name will have the
opportunity to do so.
On Temple Israel’s 100th Anniversary, we sang, “L’dor
vador nagid godlecha – From generation to generation
we will proclaim your praise.” This new partnership is a
commitment to our future. We are excited to see more and
more “Happy Campers at Temple Israel.”
Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah Citrin
There are different ways to select a Hebrew name. You
can choose a Hebrew name that sounds similar to or has
the same meaning as the English name. You can choose
to name after a loved one, or even a biblical character. Or
you can choose a name that you like or that has special
meaning to you and your family. Parents and kids are
encouraged to contact Rabbi Karen and Rabbi Micah
to help select a Hebrew name. A good resource is, The
Comprehensive Dictionary of English & Hebrew First Names
Shabbat Shemot
(The Sabbath of Names)
Receive a Hebrew Name
on Friday, January 9
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Continued from page 1
Tot Shabbat
Music Update
Tot Shabbat is Back on January 24 at 9:00 a.m.
Many thanks to the members of the music task force for
their dedicated work these past months. Music feedback
cards will still be available at services throughout the
year, please feel free to fill them out. Our cantorial
search process is beginning. The members of the search
committee appointed by President Stan Kessler include:
Larry Lieberman (chair), Susan Woitte (vice chair), Patti
Elliott, Sara Beth Gordon, Mike Jacobs, Ginny Katz, Ira
Rothman, Jon Stolper, Miriam Von Aschen Cook, along
with Stan and Rabbis Karen and Micah Citrin. We will
keep you updated on our progress.
Celebrate Shabbat with songs, prayers, instruments,
crafts, activities, and snack. A fun interactive way for
families with babies through early elementary school
age children to enjoy Shabbat together!
Tu Bishvat Save the Date
Community Tu Bishvat Seder Sunday Feb. 1 at
11:00 a.m.
Do you know of anyone interested in learning
more about Temple Israel? Invite them to join
you at a service or program. Contact Klara,
Rabbi Karen or Rabbi Micah, or chair of our
Membership Committee, Larry Lieberman at
[email protected], they would be glad
to share all the exciting things happening at
Temple!
Be part of a joyful celebration of the New Year for the
Trees. We will enjoy a variety of fruits, nuts and juices,
take part in a nature activity, sing songs and blessings,
and hear inspiring stories about trees from our tradition.
To ensure that we have plenty of seats around the
table, kindly RSVP to 918.747.1309 or reservations@
templetulsa.com by Tues., Jan. 27.
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ARZA
All in the Family
Mark Lobo
Justice Here and Freedom in Israel
Democracy. Social Justice. Freedom to be a Jew in Israel.
These themes come together in January at Temple Israel.
The election period for delegates to the 2015 World
Zionist Congress (WZC) begins January 15th, just days
before Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday.
Dr. King’s life’s work was to seek justice and equality,
and we will celebrate those themes with Social Justice
Shabbat on January 16th. As Reform Jews, we have a
responsibility not only to shape a more just society in
the United States, but in in Israel, too. The WZC occurs
every four years in Jerusalem. By voting for ARZA, we
can help to ensure Israel’s future as a vibrant Jewish
democracy where religious freedom, equal rights for
women, and justice for minorities persist.
Mazal Tov to Ashley Kirkland who married Dan Hereid
in Richardson, Texas on November 21. Ashley is the
daughter of Gail and Jerry Kirkland and granddaughter
of Donna Matles and the late Sidney Matles.
Mazal Tov to Amanda Godwin-Dollarhite, daughter of
Gail Cohen, who gave birth to Benjamin Matthew on
November 23. Benjamin weighed 8 lbs and measured 19
¾’’.
Mazal Tov to Ben Jacobs and Inez Archuleta. They were
married in Albuquerque on December 13. Ben is the son
of Jeanne Jacobs and brother of Mike Jacobs.
Mazal Tov to Jennifer Lorch and Jeffrey Selco who were
married on December 28 in West Hills, CA. Jenn is
the daughter of Yvonne and Stuart Lorch and Jeff is the
son of Dianne Selco. All are invited to join the Temple
Family Friday Night, January 9 for a special wedding
blessing for Jenn and Jeff.
ARZA has created www.reformjews4israel.org to
explain how important this election is to our movement.
The purpose of the World Zionist Congress (WZC) is to
discuss the burning questions facing the Jewish world
and Israel influence the response to these questions.
The math is simple: Electing a large ARZA/Reform
Movement delegation to the next WZC will strengthen
Reform Judaism’s call for the values and ideals we
cherish – like equality, egalitarianism and peace – and
will grant the Reform movement greater influence
to shape what it means to be Jewish in the Jewish
State. Recently, ARZA and the Israeli Movement for
Progressive Judaism (the Reform Movement in Israel)
has led the fight for freedom of religion, gender equality,
conversion, marriage and divorce, and empowerment of
young adult leadership. Because of our success in past
elections (we are the largest representation) we have
been able to pass resolutions supporting these issues
and our positions offering an alternative to religious
extremism in Israel. We must keep this momentum
going. Decisions the WZC makes influence hundreds of
millions of dollars in funding that will be affect the status
of Reform Jews in Israel and across the world.
Mazal Tov to Shirley and Bob Dormont who are
celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Please join
the Temple Family on Friday Night, January 16 for a
special blessing and Oneg in their honor.
Mazal Tov to Mark Goldman and W.C. Goad on their
wedding January 18.
Mazal Tov to Dr. Harvey Blumental and his 40 years of
volunteer service as a faculty member at the OU School
of Community Medicine. The Headache Clinic will now
be known as: OU School of Community Medicine Harvey
Blumenthal, M.D. Headache Clinic.
Israel needs all of our voices. We look forward to seeing
you at Social Justice Shabbat on January 16th at which
we will have voting stations to make it simple for you
to cast your ballot and make your voice heard. You can
look forward to more information in the coming weeks
about how you and your friends can vote and build a
better Israel.
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Library
100 Shabbat Tables
Susan Woitte
Thank you to co-chairs Lesley Bumgarner and Nikki Sack
for coordinating such a fabulous evening on December
5. A special thanks to our host families: Mary and
Todd Arlan, Estelle and Allan Avery, Sandy and Harvey
Blumenthal, Lesley and Chris Bumgarner, Holly and Phillip
Burger, Karen and Micah Citrin, Karen and Barry Davis,
Jeanne Jacobs, Evelyn and Roy Jones, Jane and Myron
Katz, Nancy and Mark Lobo, Gail and Russ Newman,
Nikki and Stephen Sack, Sarah-Anne and John Schumann,
Cheryl and Edward Shane, Barbara and Ron Winder,
Susan and Gregg Woitte, Jewish Retirement Center,
Young Professionals Group. And a huge thank you to the
140 participants who enjoyed Shabbat Dinners all around
Tulsa!
If you missed the Jewish Film Festival in October at Circle
Cinema, you can still see some of the movies by borrowing
them from the Temple Library!
The movie Sixty-Six takes place in 1966 when all of
England is in a frenzy over the World Cup, except for 12
year old Bennie. As his Bar Mitzvah looms closer, will it
be a disastrous day for all of England when the two big
events coincide? You’ll have to watch it to find out.
After the death of her mother, a woman discovers
family secrets in her family photo album in the semiautobiographical movie For A Woman. The main
character takes a journey into the past, pre-war France, in
order to solve the mystery.
Here’s what one host had to say:
“We had a wonderful Shabbat dinner last night and everyone
seemed to enjoy the evening. We sat around the table for
over 3 hours. The Shabbat tote bags were lovely. We sang,
chanted prayers, and got to know one another better. It was
a beautiful evening together and kudos to all who made this
possible.”
Prefer a documentary? Try When Comedy Went to
School. Some of the greatest Jewish comedians came
from the Catskill Mountains. Find out how that happened
and why when you watch this entertaining DVD.
Also new in the library’s DVD collection, the documentary
Dancing in Jaffa. A world famous dance teacher
hosts a very special program in Jaffa. He trains Israeli
and Palestinian youth to ballroom dance together for
competition.
Members of the congregation coming together around
Shabbat tables for our centennial celebration.
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Sisterhoood
Brotherhood
Women’s Torah Study will be taking a short hiatus. Look
out for other women’s programs and we look forward
to resuming in the spring. If you have any suggestions
for future sessions, please contact Shirley Dormont or
Ginny Katz. Continued peace and prosperity in 2015!
Brotherhood Breakfast: Mark your
calendar for January 11 when we
welcome Pnina Agenyahu as our
special guest speaker. Pnina currently
serves as the Shlicha (Jewish Agency
Emissary) to Washington, DC. Pnina
was born in Ethiopia and migrated to
Israel when she was three years old.
She has been an activist involved in several volunteer
endeavors in Israel aimed at social change. In 2014 as
Israel marked its 66 years of independence, Haaretz
complied its own list of 66 Israeli women we should
know. Pnina was one of the 66 women who broke
barriers. ‘The Best Breakfast in Town’ is $8.00 with an
RSVP or $10.00 at the door. To make your reservation
please contact Gary Goldberg at either gg1884@gmail.
com or at 918-645-5621.
Sisterhood Social - Thursday, January 8, 6:30 p.m. at Te
Kei’s. Join the Sisters at Te Kei’s for our next Sisterhood
Social, we will have wine, then dine, visiting and laughing
the whole time. Let us know if you can join us so we make
sure to have plenty of room. RSVP to Holly Burger at
[email protected] or (918) 280.9727. Hope to see
you there!
Joint Interfaith Program
Brotherhood/Sisterhood Interfaith Dinner and
Program “Marching Together: Past, Present,
and Future”
A special treat is in store as Brotherhood and Sisterhood
host our Annual Temple Israel Interfaith Supper on
Sunday, January 25 starting at 6:00 p.m. Join us in
welcoming our guests from Metropolitan Baptist Church
and Fellowship Congregational Church. Panelists will
include Reverend Ray Owens, Ph.D., Reverend Chris
Moore, and Rabbi Karen Citrin. A delicious meal coupled
with the warmth of mutual fellowship and understanding
will fill the Temple. Cost of the meal is $12.00 per person.
For more information or to make reservations contact
Brotherhood President Gary Goldberg at 918-645-5621
([email protected]) or Sisterhood President Lori LiebRosas at 918-851-0270 ([email protected]).
Brotherhood After Hours
Please join us at P.F. Chang’s for Brotherhood After
Hours on January 8. Join with your brothers for a great
evening of social interaction, lots of fun and laughs and
good food. We start at 5:30 p.m. but come when you
can. For more information contact Gary Goldberg at
918-645-5621.
Temple Israel has a long tradition of inviting other
churches and making them feel welcome. Don’t miss this
wonderful opportunity to learn about other congregations
and their religious practices and views while sharing the
joy of our Jewish faith with them. Please call and make
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TGIS (Thank God It’s Shabbat!)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9
Pre-Oneg at 5:30 p.m.
Shabbat Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.
Dvar Torah: Shabbat Shemot and
Hebrew Naming Ceremony
Music with Jenny Labow, TI band, Junior Choir
Followed by catered Shabbat Dinner
by Just Catering by Orr.
RSVP to [email protected]
or 918-747-1309 by January 7.
Prepay on website. Adults $10, kids free.
Dinner is generously sponsored by
The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation and
The Goldie Cash Family Shabbat Dinner Fund.
Social Justice
New Addition
Join us for Social Justice Shabbat on Friday, January 16
at 6:30 p.m. This year’s Shabbat will honor Iris Chandler,
our Tikkun Olam Award recipient. Iris has been the
longest continually serving member of the Social Justice
Committee. She is a Senior Servings volunteer, has been
a Lunch Buddy at Marshall Elementary, and is active
with the Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive
Choice. We hope you will be present to help honor Iris,
a leader of social justice in our community.
Klara Bode
We are delighted to share that Jory
Bollinger has accepted a full time
position with Temple Israel in our
front office.
Jory came to us through Sooner
Staffing and many of you have seen
her smiling face or spoken to her on
the phone for the three months prior to her coming on
staff. Jory is a graduate of OSU and has had nonprofit
accounting experience working for the OSU Foundation
while attending school.
Social Justice Shabbat invites us to turn our minds
and hearts toward the issues of our day that call out
for repair and healing. Rabbi Karen, Rabbi Micah, and
Jennifer Lorch will lead an engaging, interactive sermon
discussion focusing on Jewish attitudes toward current
social justice issues.
Jory’s position at Temple is Bookkeeper and Event
Coordinator. She has already been a great asset to the
team by not only preparing invoices for payment, but
also keeping track of dues and donations among other
bookkeeping related duties. In addition, Jory takes your
reservations and has been on hand for major Temple
functions and holidays.
The oneg will offer several interactive stations with
opportunities to engage in acts of justice. Please join us
for this meaningful service.
Please come and say hi to her the next time you are in the
temple. Welcome, Jory!
Rabbi Tarfon taught, “It is not your duty to complete the task, but you are
not free to desist from it either” (Pirkei Avot 2:16).
Mitzvah Day
Sunday, January 18 from 9:30 am until noon
Sponsored by Temple Israel’s Shorashim Religious School
The entire Temple Israel family is invited to participate in Mitzvah Day, taking place over
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Life’s most persistent
and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’” Mitzvah Day is an opportunity for us
to come together as a Temple family to help those in need in our Tulsa community. We will
kick our morning off with a communal bagel breakfast and empowering send-off. Make sure to
reference your Mitzvah Day mailing for the project choices and details. To sign up for a project,
email Jory at [email protected]. Contact Jenn with any questions after January 5.
Be sure to check your Bulletin each month for a different Mitzvah opportunity
sponsored by the Social Justice Committee.
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Happy 100!
Thank you to Brotherhood for breakfast!
Three generations of the Jacobs family.
Junior choir sings.
Panelists include: John Clayman, Maxine Zarrow, Barry Davis, Rose Miller,
and Russ Newman.
Tree dedication and time capsule.
Thank you to the over 200 members of our community who helped to make it such a memorable occasion!
A special thank you to Daniel Rosenstein for taking such beautiful photos of our events.
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Ad Mea - The 1930s
by Rabbi Emeritus Charles and Nancy Sherman
a spacious Rabbi’s Study. A full-size pine-paneled
gymnasium with accessory shower and locker rooms
was in the downstairs.
At the first Board Meeting of 1930, the Secretary was
authorized to borrow money at a local bank to take care
of current bills – an indication of the congregation’s
financial status at the beginning of this decade. There
was also a problem with housing the Sunday School
student body. Rabbi Iola urged an adequate school
building must be provided by September 1, 1930 because
there were 129 students in the school.
A rejuvenated, well-housed Temple Israel Congregation
attended High Holyday services in 1932. As Rabbi
Pilchik said so eloquently, however: “As with the life
of an individual, so with the life of a congregation. The
bitter must come with the sweet.” The Depression
became more and more severe. There were families
in Tulsa’s Jewish community totally dependent upon
the Community Fund for their basic necessities.
Request after request confronted the Temple Board
for reduction of dues. Standard dues at that time were
$50 a year, and many congregants could not pay that
amount and asked for relief. Rabbi Iola volunteered
for two significant reductions in salary. In April 1934
Rabbi Iola became ill and was in and out of town for
the next year and a half and finally felt compelled to
resign before the High Holydays of 1935.
At the May 1930 Annual Congregational Meeting the
Board was authorized to sell the 14th and Cheyenne
Temple and “to purchase a new location for erecting
thereon a Temple suitable for the needs of the
congregation.” Rabbi Iola was given a three-year
contract, beginning September 1, 1930.
During the following months, the Board considered
ideas about what the new facilities would contain.
Consideration was given to several different properties
around 15th and 16th and Rockford, and finally a plot of
ground at 16th and Rockford was purchased for $11,000.
The congregation elected Rabbi Abraham
Schusterman, who was completing four years as Rabbi
in Athens, Georgia, and he was formally installed on
December 20, 1935.
A division within the congregation ensued. There were
those who wanted to build an entire new structure at
a cost in excess of $100,000. Economic conditions in
the country and for congregants were becoming more
acute, so there were those who wanted to postpone
construction indefinitely, and those who wanted a
scaled-back version of the original plans.
Rabbi Schusterman introduced a number of changes
which the Reform Movement was now implementing for example, a congregational Passover Seder, Kiddush
and Torah reading at the Friday evening services, robe
and tallis as the Rabbi’s pulpit apparel, and the Bar
Mitzvah ceremony. He also began Hebrew classes.
The sale of the 14th and Cheyenne property to the
Seventh-Day Adventist Church was consummated in
October, 1930, which means Temple’s first building had
served the congregation a total of only 12 years.
It was decided to build everything except the sanctuary.
Construction took approximately one year, and the new
Temple was formally dedicated on September 23, 1932.
The Depression-era economic situation continued
to plague leadership and congregation at large, and
Sisterhood continued to come to the rescue. In August
of 1939 a special Board Meeting was called for the
purpose of devising ways to identify and prosecute the
person or persons who painted huge purple swastikas
on the front Temple wall. World War II had begun.
The new Temple was a milestone in the architectural
history of Tulsa and synagogue building. It was of
white concrete with slight Byzantine architectural
design. (Detractors called it The Algerian Outpost.)
The auditorium accommodated 400 people, and the
interior featured a modern cycloramic stage. Adjoining
the auditorium was a completely equipped kitchen with
all modern appliances. Fourteen classrooms were welllighted and modernisticallly furnished, and there was
So by the end of this decade and at its quarter-century
mark, Temple Israel was enjoying its ninth year in a
very functional facility. The congregation numbered
about 150 families, and its popular and effective
spiritual leader – Rabbi Abraham Schusterman – was
beginning his fifth year of service. Religious education
was strong and Temple programming was healthy.
Slowly, congregation and congregants were beginning
to improve economically.
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N’davot - Offerings
AL TILKIN MEMORIAL FUND
In Loving Memory of Solomon Luftig
In Loving Memory of Jane Milsten
Mazel Tov on 100 years, Temple Israel
Marlene Tilkin
DUNDEE-BURGER YOUTH ENDOWMENT
FUND
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Sollosy
In Loving Memory of Allene Merritt
In Loving Memory of Michael David Frank
Jeff Darby & Janet Dundee
GENERAL FUND
John & Christa Teehee
Father Clark Shackelford & Shelby
Shackelford
In Loving Memory of Michael David Frank
William & Marion Elson
In Loving Memory of Charlotte Richards
Gail & Kip Richards Family
Happy Anniversary, Temple Israel
Frances Elson Nathan
“Whoever is charitable and just fills the entire world with kindness.” - Talmud
KITCHEN FUND
Michael A. Dundee Foundation
MARCIA JANKOWSKY MEMORIAL
CANTORIAL CONCERT FUND
In Loving Memory of Jane Milsten
Rosalyn Borg
MEMBERS HELPING MEMBERS FUND
Ben Weintraub
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Sollosy
Mona Smith
Rabbi & Nancy Sherman
JAY MYERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY FUND
In Loving Memory of Louis Max Brenner
Sam Brenner
MIKE & SHARON ROBINOWITZ
CONFIRMANDS TRIP
Brooke Dubin
MUSIC FUND
In Loving Memory of Max & Maye
Shapiro
Stan & Anne Shapiro
In Appreciation of Rabbi Karen &
Rabbi Micah
In Appreciation of Rabbi Sherman
Curtis & Regina Scissons
In Loving Memory of Seth Weinstein
In Loving Memory of Alvin Weinstein
In Loving Memory of Max Aronowitz
In Loving Memory of Betty Aronowitz
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Sollosy
Marcia Weinstein
JUDY HALPERN SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND
In Loving Memory of Solomon Luftig
In Loving Memory of Jane Milsten
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Sollosy
Rick & Sue Arlan
In Appreciation of Roy & Evelyn Jones
Mona Smith
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Sollosy
Marc & Irene Bookbinder
RABBIS DISCRETIONARY FUND
In Appreciation of Rabbi Karen &
Rabbi Micah
John & Klara Bode
Judith Sollosy
Calvin Frank
In Loving Memory of Alan Utay
In Loving Memory of Herb Miller
Carol Miller
GOLDIE CASH FAMILY SHABBAT DINNER
FUND
In Loving Memory of Goldie Cash
Aileen Hanet
MARCIA JANKOWSKY MEMORIAL
CANTORIAL CONCERT FUND
In Honor of the marriage of Anne
Giapapas & Jess Wilner
Sarah & Elihu Lebow
In Loving Memory of Jane Milsten
Louis & Marilyn Diamond
Rosalyn Borg
SECURITY FUND
In Loving Memory of Murray Sherber
Sandra Klein
In Loving Memory of Robert Davis
Willie & Shirley Burger
10
JANUARY 2015
The Social
Justice
Commitee
thanks you
for baking
and serving
Christmas
dinner at the
Day Center
for the
Homeless.
This act
of loving
kindness
brings
healing to
the world.
January
2015
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 TEMPLE OFFICE
CLOSED
4
5
6
12
7:00 p.m.
Institute of Adult
Jewish Studies
winter semester
begins @ CBE
9:30 a.m.
Brotherhood Breakfast
18
19
9:30 a.m. – noon
Shorashim Religious
School
9:15 – 12:00 p.m.
Mitzvah Day
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Junior Choir
13
20
25
26
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Hebrew Learning
7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Midrasha
28
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Hebrew Learning
7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Midrasha
9
10
22
7:00 p.m.
Adult B’nai Mitzvah
Class
10:00 a.m.
Siddur Study
10:30 a.m.
Shabbat Morning
Service
16
5:45 p.m.
Picnic Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Evening
Service
Social Justice
Shabbat
21
27
3 5:30 p.m.
Pre-Oneg
6:00 p.m.
TGIS Service
followed by Dinner
Shorashim Family
Shabbat Experience
Shul-In
15
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Hebrew Learning
7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Midrasha
7:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
7:30 p.m.
Brotherhood Board
Meeting
9:30 a.m. – noon
Shorashim Religious
School
10:00 a.m.
S’hood Board Mtg
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Junior Choir
6:00 pm
B'hood/S'hood Interfaith
Dinner/Program
14
2 7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Evening
Service
8
5:30 p.m.
Brotherhood AfterHours
6:30 p.m.
Sisterhood Social
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.
Hebrew Learning
7:15 – 9:00 p.m.
Midrasha
7:30 p.m.
Exec Committee
Meeting
11
7
Saturday 17
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Songs of Freedom
& Havdalah with
Cantor Faith
Steinsnyder
23
9:00 a.m.
Tot Shabbat
7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Evening
Service
29
30
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Lunchtime Talmud:
The New Year of
the Trees
24
31
Pre-B’nai Mitzvah
Retreat at Post Oak
Lodge
7:30 p.m.
Shabbat Evening
Service
11
JANUARY 2015
Temple Office
Officers
Malcolm Milsten
Paula Milsten
Stan Kessler Jon Stolper
Susan Woitte
Michael Rosenstein
Donnie Suter-Levin
Seth Lapidus
Clergy and Staff
Co-Rabbi Karen Citrin
Phone: 918-747-1309
e-mail: [email protected]
Co-Honorary President
Co-Honorary President
President
President-Elect
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President
Vice
President
Treasurer
Secretary
Trustees
Co-Rabbi Micah Citrin
Phone: 918-747-1309
e-mail: [email protected]
Todd Arlan
Dr. Estelle Levetin Avery
Blake Bergman
Lesley Bumgarner
Phillip Burger
Miriam Cook
Karen Davis
Mark Goldman
Jeanne Jacobs
Jim Jakubovitz
Chuck Langer
Rabbi Emeritus Charles Philip Sherman
Phone: 918-747-1309
e-mail: [email protected]
Klara Bode, Administrator
Direct Dial: 918-392-8473
e-mail: [email protected]
Jennifer N. Lorch, Director of Youth and Education
Direct Dial: 918-392-8483
e-mail: [email protected]
Russ Newman
Dr. David Nierenberg
Brina Reinstein
Terry Rosenthal
Ira Rothman
Dr. John Schumann
Edward Shane
Mona Smith
Adam Weintraub
Dr. Gregg Woitte
Representatives to the Board
ARZA Chairperson
Judaica Chaiperson
Brotherhood President
Sisterhood President
Temple Israel Foundation President
Youth Representative
Mary Clare, Administrative Assistant
e-mail: [email protected]
Jory Bollinger, Bookkeeper/Event Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Mark Lobo
Allan Avery
Gary Goldberg
Lori Lieb-Rosas
Dr. Marc Goldberg
Brooke Wambold
Past Presidents
Lauren Zeligson, Communications Coordinator
Joseph S. Jankowsky
Dr. Michael Pollak
Barry Davis
Shirley Burger
Malcolm Milsten
Ginny Katz
Dr. Louis Diamond
Dr. Estelle Levetin Avery
Jeanne Jacobs
Russ Newman
Dr. George Pikler
Terry Rosenthal
Lee Davis
Jeff Chasen
Paula Milsten
Todd Arlan
Timothy Wallace, Head Custodian
Susan Woitte, Librarian
Direct Dial: 918-392-8477
Happy Campers at Temple Israel Moe Gimp Early Learning Center 918-747-3122
To read a copy of the Temple BulleTIn in color, go to
TempleTulsa.com
[email protected]
www.happycamperacademy.com
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JANUARY 2015