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Shana Tova. A few months ago, I was on a call with presidents of large congregations and our URJ contact. We were discussing our journeys, concerns and opportunities when we were asked, “what keeps you up at night?” I didn’t hesitate and responded,

“the thought of speaking in front of 500 plus congregants on Rosh Hashanah!” I’m happy to say, I slept well last night because I realized, I am talking to my family, my friends and my community. Our congregation, this community, is a diverse group of every age and every possible family situation; we live north, south, east, west and midtown. Some can read, write and speak Hebrew fluently and others not a word. Some of us come for Friday and Saturday Shabbat services on a regular basis, some just for B’nai Mitzvah’s, yahrzeit’s, and some just the High Holidays. So, why do we belong and why do we come? I think it’s because we care about the future of Judaism in our community. I like to believe we come because we care about being Jewish. We may come because we are seeking God’s presence. We may come to be with “our community.” We may have come tonight because “that’s what Jews do” or it’s just about a new year, an opportunity for new beginnings, and the synagogue is the place where, for countless generations, Jews have gathered together to share these experiences as part of a community. I have thought about what to talk about for some time. I was going to speak about our renovation and our successful fund-raising efforts, our upcoming 150th anniversary celebration and goals for my term. I realized that all I really want to do tonight is say thank you. Thank you for choosing to be a member of our congregation. Thank you for your Terumah – your ongoing contributions to this synagogue. Thank you for volunteering your time and your talents, here.

Thank you for your understanding, patience and flexibility during this time away from our building. Thank you for saying “yes” whenever you are asked to help. And, thank you for generously supporting our renovation. Pledges continue to come in daily. To date, 410 families have pledged $12,064,858! Your belonging to The Temple, truly supports this institution. We are here because countless generations have belonged to, supported, and valued the future of the Jewish people through the institution of a synagogue. Your being here tonight, your involvement, your generosity and support makes me hopeful as we begin our 150th year. May the year 5780 be filled with inspiration, a new sense of possibility, happiness and peace, and little that keeps you up at night! L‘Shana Tovah,

Jocelyn jocelynfry@gmail.com (913) 908-8588

Daily Minyan Monday—Thursday 5:45 p.m., Sunday 9:45 a.m.

Federal holidays (when the office is closed) minyan

is held at 9:45 a.m. the morning of the holiday. For Jewish holidays,

holiday services replace daily minyan.

Until our building reopens, daily minyan services are held at the Menorah Medical Center Chapel, 5721 W. 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66209.

A message from our president

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UPCOMING SERVICE TIMES

ALL SHABBAT SERVICES ARE IN THE MAC ROOM OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CAMPUS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BELOW. Friday, November 1 5:30 p.m. Bisseleh Nosh 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service (United Methodist, Church of the Resurrection) Saturday, November 2 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service(Congregation Beth Torah) Bar Mitzvah: Eli Zeldin Parashat Noach Parashat Cheshvan/Kislev

Friday, November 8 5:30 p.m. Bisseleh Nosh 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, November 9 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah: Daniel Munro Parashat Lech Lecha Friday, November 15 5:30 p.m. Bisseleh Nosh 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service FIRST SERVICE BACK AT B’NAI JEHUDAH Saturday, November 16 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service Bar Mitzvah: Ava Mizrahi Parashat Vayera

Friday, November 22 5:30 p.m. Bisseleh Nosh 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, November 23 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Serve Bar Mitzvah: David Secrest Parashat Chaye Sarah Friday, November 29 5:30 p.m. Bisseleh Nosh 6:00 p.m. Erev Shabbat Service Saturday, November 30 10:30 a.m. Shabbat Morning Service

B’NAI MITZVAH

Eli Jerome Zeldin, son of Katie & Ryan Zeldin, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. - B’nai Jehudah’s Saturday Shabbat service will be held at Congregation Beth Torah. Eli is a seventh grader at the Barstow School where he participates in soccer, basketball, baseball, flag football and debate. He is also active in B.B.Y.O Connect and Camp Sabra. Eli chose Operation Breakthrough as his mitzvah project. He collected items and raised funds to put together Thanksgiving boxes for those in need. Daniel Richard Munro, son of Lyndi and Eric Munro, will celebrate becoming a Bar Mitzvah during 10:30 a.m. Shabbat service on November 9. Daniel is a 7th grade student at Harmony Middle School. He has participated in four years of Machane Jehudah, and is looking forward to playing in the Maccabi games now that he is 13. He plays soccer, golf, and basketball. Daniel volunteered for Natalies A.R.T. Foundation by sending requests to local businesses and families to participate in Natalies Random Acts of Kindness. He then worked at the event on July 22 to honor and remember family friend Natalie Fleishaker in order to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer.

Ava Victoria Mizrahi, daughter of Ben and Carrie Mizrahi, will celebrate becoming a Bat Mitzvah during 10:30 a.m. Shabbat service on November 16. Ava ia a 7th grade student at Aubry Bend Middle School. She loves music, reading, and baking. She writes a monthly baking article for her neighborhood magazine. For her mitzvah project, Ava chose to support Girls, Inc. She rallied friends and created bracelets for the girls of Girls, Inc. to help boost their confidence and self-esteem. David Newton Secrest, son of Jennifer & Chad Secrest and Thomas Klein, will become Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, November 23 at 10:30 a.m. David is in the seventh grade at Prairie Star Middle School. He enjoys all sports, especially basketball, and B.B.Y.O. David chose to volunteer with the Jewish Food Pantry delivering meals to those in our community who are in need.

YOUTH PROGRAM

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Michael Klein Collection Exploring the Klein Collection When we think of the Italian Renaissance, names that come to mind usually include Michelangelo, Medici, da Vinci. We have, in our building, a name to add to this list. David de Pomis was a

physician, scholar and rabbi active throughout Italy in the 16th century. We know of him partly due to his published works, including a book defending the work and dedication of Jewish physicians. Jews in Renaissance Italy experienced great exchanges of ideas and participated in international

commerce, were leaders in publishing books, and Jewish physicians were allowed to train at several universities. Though some freedoms existed, Jews were still restricted from practicing certain occupations, suffered persecution from several Popes, and were forced to live in ghettos, starting with Venice in 1516. We know that this bronze mortar was made for de Pomis by the featured family crest of an apple (Pomis is “apple” in Latin), and his initials on each side. Another rondelle features a serpent, representing doctors. A mortar similar to this one is the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Learn more about objects in the Klein Collection at our upcoming Coffee and Collections on Sunday, December 15 and Wednesday, December 18. Abby Magariel - Curator Educator

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NOVEMBER

Celebrating 20 Years Lisa & Leonard Cohen Heather & Jeffrey Goodman Celebrating 30 Years Katherine & Todd Lipschutz

Celebrating 40 Years or More Janet & Bruce Baker Vicki & Alan Bronfman Sonia & Monte Cotton Eva & Bill Cummings Marlene & George Fry Ronna & Joshua Garry Shirley & Barnett Helzberg, Jr. Beverly & Lawrence Mallin Carol & Allan Robinson Darlene & Gary Zimmerman

Mitzvah Meals Monday, November 18

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Independence Blvd. Christian Church

606 Gladstone Blvd, KCMO 64124

SOCIAL ACTION

As our High Holidays conclude, we thank all who helped to create meaning, even as we found ourselves “wandering.” To our amazing group of volunteers who served as ushers, greeters, and pitched in wherever and whenever needed; To our great puppeteers, for bringing joy and meaning to our youngest congregants and their families; To our wonderful office and maintenance staff, who quietly prepares and executes the myriad of tasks needed for our High Holidays to occur; To the staff and members of the United Methodist

Church of the Resurrection, for their gracious hospitality and their deep commitment to helping us bring our faith and traditions alive this season; And most of all, to each and every member of our community, for being with us during this transition period, for your understanding and patience, for your support and encouragement. We are blessed with an incredible community.

WE’RE CHANGING & MOVING!!!!! Brotherhood Breakfast Club is now

Brotherhood Breakfast Café Please join us on Sunday morning November 17 in

the ‘Commons Area on your left towards the Chapel. We have updated our Brotherhood appearance,

our coffee service, and more.

Thank you to Mike Zevitz who managed the design process with the assistance of Gary Rogoff, John Waldron, William Rock and Steve Cohen. We are very appreciative of Matt Haar and Alphagraphics for helping to develop the logo and producing three new portable signs that will be used for BBC and other occasions. His contribution was instrumental in helping us to ‘renovate’ our Brotherhood designs and BBC presentation. Look for the directional sign in the entrance and our New Brotherhood apparel. Brotherhood will continue to provide our warm, welcoming, and gastronomic experiences!

Brotherhood Living and Strengthening L’Dor V’ Dor with Family, B’nai Jehudah and Judaism

Brotherhood@bnaijehudah.org

B’NAI JEHUDAH BROTHERHOOD

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DONATIONS

RABBI NEMITOFF'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Appreciation Of:

Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff

Evelyn Harris

In Honor Of Bar Mitzvah:

Trey Peavler

Susan Peavler

In Memory Of:

Herb Baker

Susie Gershon Shatz

Emma Becker

Debbi Galler

Natalie Duggan

Ilene Shapiro

David Grunspan

Hedy Grunspan & Rona-Claire Grunspan

Carolyn Merker

Rich Merker & Family

Shirley Novorr

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Ida Sara Abraham

Janice & Sam Balot

Sam Rapschutz

Allen Rapschutz

Morris Ruderman

Gail Shaw & Family

RABBI SMILEY'S DISCRETIONARY FUND

In Honor Of Bar Mitzvah:

Tad Lambert

Dorothy, Tim and Tad Lambert

Trey Peavler

Susan Peavler

BUILDING FUND

In Honor Of:

Rabbi Arthur Nemitoff & Rabbi Sarah Smiley

Ellen & Michael Dalen

Nicole & Abby Hill

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Michael Eli Aronoff

Heather Aronoff

CHESED FUND

For Tzedakah:

John Staples

DEWITT FAMILY FLOWER FUND

For Tzedakah:

Kathy & Bob DeWitt

GENERAL FUND

In Appreciation Of:

Michelle Cox

Dorothy, Tim and Tad Lambert

In Honor Of Bar Mitzvah:

Adam Werthan Shaw

Annette & Irwin Eskind Family Foundation

In Honor Of Bat Mitzvah:

Abigail Hill

Evelyn Harris

In Memory Of:

Mark Brown

Marie & Phil Koffman

Michael Lewis Coleman III

Lori & Charles Siegel

Dr. Stanley Goldman

Janet & Harold Price

David Grunspan

Dr. Judith Vogelsang

Jack E. Isreal

Betty Jo Mooney

Eugene Leibson

Renee Haith

Carolyn Merker

Mr. & Mrs. Derek M. Gale

Dawn Gale & Doug McNay

Bill Noon

Bonnie & Herb Buchbinder

Buddy Stone

Mary & Mark Greenberg

Shelley Warshawsky

Bonnie & Herb Buchbinder

In Honor Of High Holidays:

Arthur Segal

For The Speedy Recovery Of:

Michele Berson

Marie & Phil Koffman

In Honor Of Wedding:

Ellen Miller & Irv Robinson

Eileen Palder

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Nelly Bendorf

Gen. Harry H. Bendorf

Herb Berman

Lindy Glass

Fran Bernat

Jackie Perlman

Daniel F. Bodney

Janese E. Bodney

Retha S. Bodney

Beatrice & Howard Bodney

David Davidowsky

Pola & Lev Dubov

Sonia Greenberg

Dr. Joel & Carolyn Greenberg

Max Hecht

Barbara & Scott Hecht

Saul "Shike" Izeman

Stacey Gotskind

Susan E. LaForce

Melvin LaForce

Milton Mnookin

Barbara & Scott Hecht

Yetta Newman

Lorraine & Eugene Newman

Leo Ostrovich

Fayna Belzer

Ben Planzer

Janet & Harold Price

Harry Seligson

Rose Seligson

Ted Seligson

Harry Shaffer

Felice Shaffer McDaniel

Raymond H. Starr

Norton Starr

Paula Weintrub

Ellen & Steve Katz

Abe Wizig

Howard, Marissa and Hayley Wizig

Charlotte Wolf

Bev & Justin Johl

MEMORIAL & REMEMBRANCE FUND

In Memory Of:

Abraham Felman

Rose Felman

Rachel Kurz

CYRIL & ROWENA MILENS ENDOWMENT FUND

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Rowena Milens

Barbara & Richard Atlas

MITZVAH GARDEN

In Honor Of Birthday:

Peter Loftspring

Evie & Bob Grant

Sheila & Ken Sonnenschein

PRESCHOOL FUND

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Rose Handler

Janet & Lou Bordman

RENOVATION CAMPAIGN

In Memory Of:

Dr. Stanley Goldman

Donna & Harvey Thalblum

In Honor Of Wedding:

Ellen Miller & Irv Robinson

Shirley & Todd Stettner

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Gloria Schlossenberg

William Schlossenberg

Marty Schlossenberg

SHARED VISION

In Appreciation Of:

Rabbi Josh Leighton

The Estate of Ruth Gates Shechter

SOCIAL ACTION/HUNGER FUND

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

Bud Lieberman

Cynthia Lieberman & Family

JACK S. TRANIN SPECIAL PROJECTS FUND

In Remembrance Of Yahrzeit:

David Kupperman

Maurene Kupperman

Barbara & Ted O'Connor

SISTERHOOD FUNDS HELEN S. GREEN MEMORIAL PULPIT FUND

In Memory Of:

Carolyn Merker

Roe & Mark Bovos

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DONATIONS, continued

DONATIONS Donations to the synagogue are always greatly

appreciated. Due to the increased administrative and postage costs necessary to notify recipients of your

generous gifts, we ask that each donation be $18 or more per requested notification. Thank You!

We Remember

Radyne Cohn

Mother of Steven Cohn

Stanley L. Goldman Husband of Carolyn Goldman

Eugene I. Hersh

Husband of Lorraine Hersh

Gerald H. Rabin Husband of Anne Barnhill-Rabin

Stepfather of Jeanne Barnhill

Our Core Purpose: To Nurture Jewish Meaning, Connection, Continuity

Our Core Values:

Open Hearts, Kedusha (Holiness), Derech Eretz (Common Decency)

Our BHAG (Big Holy Awesome Goal): Every congregant pursues an individualized Jewish path. In so doing, the individual, the community, and the world

become better.

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The next bulletin will be the December 2019 issue. The deadline for the December bulletin is November 5. If you have any questions about the Temple Bulletin please contact Jennifer Green Baer, at 913-663-2641.

RABBIS Arthur P. Nemitoff, Senior Rabbi Sarah Smiley, Rabbi Joshua Leighton, Rabbi

OFFICERS Jocelyn Fry, President Amy Bryant, Vice President Adam Cohen, Vice President Amanda Morgan King, Vice President Andy Navran, Secretary/Treasurer Ken Sigman, Immediate Past President ADMINISTRATION Jennifer Green Baer, Executive Director Michelle Cox, Music Director Dayna Gershon, Director of Formal & Informal Education Abby Magariel, Michael Klein Collection Educator/Curator Emily Williams, Assistant Director of Education

EMERITUS Michael R. Zedek, Rabbi Emeritus

Join us at the next URJ Biennial December 11-15, 2019 – Chicago, Illinois

Join thousands of Jews from across North America and around the world to learn, pray, share ideas, dance and sing, hear from inspiring speakers and the leaders of our Movement; reunite with old friends, create new connections, and make decisions about the policies of the Reform Movement.