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President’s Message

Rabbi’s & President’s Messages

Dear Temple Israel Families, Good news — Spring is nearly upon us! March will begin with the most exciting annual Purim celebration. We are honored to host the Third Annual Alison Senser Hamantaschen Festival and Bake-off — this year’s theme is Purimagination! Thanks to the generosity and creativity of Neil Goldberg (Ali’s father), a masterful and dynamic producer, who has shared this gift of the heart

and spirit in honor and loving memory of his daughter and our member Ali Senser z”l. This intergenerational event that inspires the child in all of us promises to be an afternoon that no one will want to miss – Sunday, March 10th from 12 – 3 p.m. at the Hilton Easton Grand Ballroom. RSVP on our website www.templeisrael.org/form/purimagination. It promises to be a great event for our congregation. I am thankful that we have begun to wrap up our Shuvu (coming home) capital campaign. I continue to be inspired by and marvel at the strength of our congregation; and generosity of our membership and extended Jewish community. We could have never contemplated that a member of our congregation would have stepped up to provide, anonymously, $400,000 of matching funds, which has recently been 100% matched. We also received a $100,000 of matching funding from the Temple Israel Foundation for those gifts that were either increased or new gifts received (up to a $5,000 match). One might also note if you visit the website, that the Sanctuary, the Social Hall and the Lobby have been reserved. These three items alone account for $1 million of campaign gifts. Wow. These are just a few examples of unimaginable generosity and there is so much more to say about all of you. We are beyond grateful for so many members who have been inspired enough to choose to give at capacity levels and those who have increased their original gifts when challenged with matching opportunities. For those of you who have not made a gift to the campaign, please find it in your heart to do so. The outpouring of generosity shows an amazing commitment to our congregation and Temple Israel’s future. Heartfelt thanks to all who have participated and to those yet to participate. I remain hopeful for 100% participation from all members. Over the past few months, our Building Committee has been nurturing the creative interior design and thoughtful inclusion of technology both of which will bring us safely into the 21st century. In addition to the value engineering inside, our future home will allow ways for us to celebrate all the seasons

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B'nai mitzvah kids say the darnedest and most insightful things. Recently, just as I opened up my student's Torah portion to pour over some verses in search of wisdom with him, an upcoming bar mitzvah asked, "What will I do with all the money?" "With all what money?" I asked in return. "All of the money I make for my bar mitzvah." I decided not to chide him for this seeming non-sequitur and instead replied, "You can always tithe it." And with the

word "tithe" - which probably sounded like a word straight out of Shakespeare to my young friend - we were off to the races, our lesson for the day. Tithing is a direct Torah commandment. Its origins are agricultural- one would be required to give away a portion of one's produce to the priests of the Temple, a sort of sacrifice and show of deference to the One who makes the rains flow and the winds blow. What I was suggesting to my student, however, was something we should not overlook in our own day. A special kind of tithing, called "ma'aser kesafim," is a powerful way to give away one tenth of one's "kesef" (lit. silver) to those in need of more. Here, in recognition of all that we are privileged to have, we voluntarily give away a portion of our income and bless others with it. This is as automatic and non-deliberative as paying taxes to the IRS this time of year. But here, as Jews, with only our Torah and our inner voices guiding us, we heed this important practice. "I have enough to share," says this gesture. And we model it for our children and grandchildren. I feel continuously grateful and proud to be part of a tradition that makes generosity an ethical habit, and cautiously optimistic that the next generations will keep this mitzvah alive and well. When all is said and done, many kids who become young adults with the advent of their b'nai mitzvah might just as easily hoard as much cash as possible, buying the latest technological novelty, and calling it a day. Better to "spend a little, save a little, and give a little," as our tradition commands. Whether they call it tithing, ma'aser or anything else, tzedakah should endure as the necessary and reflexive genetic predisposition of our people for generations to come. We pray that our precious young will maintain a "good kup" for all we hold dear, all that is truly precious, beyond us. Rabbi Sharon Mars

Rabbi Sharon Mars

More Precious Than Kesef

Patti Shorr, Temple Israel President

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Shabbat March Service Schedule

Friday, March 1 at JCC Celebration Shabbat ................................................... 6:00 PM Saturday, March 2 at JCC Jewish Meditation .................................................... 10:00 AM Bar Mitzvah Service .................................................. 10:00 AM Zachary George will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah Tot Shabbat .............................................................. 10:00 AM Friday, March 8 at JCC Erev Shabbat Service ................................................... 6:00 PM Saturday, March 9 at JCC Bat Mitzvah Service .................................................. 10:00 AM Olivia Tuber will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah Friday, March 15 at Beth Shalom Reform Community Shabbat at Beth Shalom .......... 6:30 PM Saturday, March 16 at JCC Jewish Meditation .................................................... 10:00 AM Friday, March 22 at JCC Erev Shabbat Service ................................................... 6:00 PM Honoring Women of Temple Israel Saturday, March 23 at JCC Neshama Minyan ..................................................... 10:00 AM Friday, March 29 at JCC Erev Shabbat Service ................................................... 6:00 PM Saturday, March 30 at JCC Jewish Meditation .................................................... 10:00 AM

Tot Shabbat Celebrate Purim!

Saturday, March 16 10:00 AM at the JCC

Join Cantor Moses and friends in costume as we celebrate Purim! We will sing songs, have a story, share a snack and make a fun craft! RSVP to Cantor Moses at cantormoses@templeisrael.org.

Empty Nesters Havurah Saturday, March 23

7:00 PM

Please join our Havurah as we gather at Brothers Drake Meadery for an evening of jazz, folk and contemporary music led by Cantors Bat-Ami Moses, Danielle Bensimhon and Jennie Chabon. Door open at 7 PM and the concert begins at 8 PM. For those interested in having dinner prior to the concert, there are several restaurants (i.e. The Table & Service Bar) in the area. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at www.templeisrael.org/soulful-sounds. See page 6 for more details! Our monthly gathering is open to everyone. We hope you can join us!

Women of Temple Israel Shabbat Friday, March 22 - 6 PM

Saturday, March 23 - 10 AM at the JCC

The Women of Temple Israel do so much to fulfill the goals of our Clergy, youth and Temple Israel’s mission. From underwriting the cost of wine and challah for Friday evening services to providing Bistro snacks to the children of our Religious School, funding the Religious School’s Madrichim Program and camp scholarships, the Women of Temple Israel have been a large supporter of the Temple Israel community. Please join us for a very special Erev Shabbat on Friday, March 22 as we honor and recognize this amazing group of women. Cantor Bat-Ami Moses and guest Cantors Danielle Bensimhon and Jennie Chabon will lead us in services. Continuing on Saturday morning, March 23 with a soulful and spiritual NESHAMA minyan led by Cantors Bensimhon, Chabon, Moses and Rabbi Mars. We will end our Shabbat with “Soulful Sounds” jazz concert at Brothers Drake Meadery (details on page 6!)

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Education

Parenting and the Parashah Sunday, March 3

9:15 AM with Rabbi Sharon Mars at the JCC

Parenting is a tough job. Join Rabbi Mars for an opportunity to learn with her and other parents about best parenting practices straight from the Torah.

Zachary George, son of Shari & Jason George, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, March 2. He is the grandson of Vicki & the late Mike Canter and Peggy & Walter George. He is the brother of Sarah and Avery. Zach is a 7th grader at Bexley Middle School. He has been involved with community service projects by volunteering at the Hilltop Community Worship Center and the Salvation Army Holiday Cheer Toy and Food Program. In his free time, Zach enjoys playing club soccer for Columbus East FC, and he also likes to referee CESA soccer games. When he is not playing sports he likes to read Marvel comics. Through becoming a Bar Mitzvah, Zach has learned the importance of learning and caring about our diverse world through community service. Zach’s tzedakah project is volunteering at the Hilltop Community Worship Center and donating soccer balls to the children who go there.

Zachary George March 2, 2019

Olivia (Livi) Tuber, daughter of Bobbi-Lynn Jacobs and Lawrence Michael Tuber, will be called to the Torah on Saturday, March 9. She is the granddaughter of Alice Ziskind Jacobs and the late Thomas Louis Jacobs and Eleanor Breitbart and the late Louis Tuber. She is the sister of Maximilian Tuber. Livi attends Bexley Middle School where she is in the 7th grade. She volunteers for many programs at Jewish Family Services such as the Friendly Visitor Program, High Holiday Food Basket Program and Passover Gift Bags. Livi is also a volunteer

at Bexley Animal Hospital. This started out as her bat mitzvah project, but Livi expanded her service to stay as a volunteer there because she wants to continue to serve the community. She organizes donations, socializes with the rescue animals, helps at animal exams and helps to clean. In her free time, Livi enjoys playing soccer, softball, cooking and baking, caring for animals and spending time with friends and family. Through becoming a Bat Mitzvah, Livi has learned much more about her specific Torah portion, why the building of the Tabernacle was significant. She learned the value of perseverance and positive thinking. Livi studied and practiced, researched and discussed, not only her specific Torah portion, but actual Hebrew words, chants, prayers and the greater significance of becoming a Bat Mitzvah. It led to her growth, maturity and a coming together of her community. She will be donating a portion of her gift monies to Animal shelters or pantries that accept pet food and supplies.

Olivia Tuber March 9, 2019

B’nai Mitzvah Religious School

THANK YOU to everyone who has donated to our Religious School fundraiser so far this year. Your support means so much to us and we are grateful for you! I hope you will join us for our Purimagination extravaganza that is designed to entertain, amaze and delight every age. Bring your entire family to this amazing event, taking place directly after Religious School on Sunday, March 10. All proceeds go to the Religious School. See page 7 for details.

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Education Scholar-In-Residence:

Rabbi Jay Moses

Sunday, March 10 10 AM

at the JCC

Rabbi Moses will talk about Reclaiming Civil Discourse in Jewish Life.

Reading the News Through the Lens of Torah & Mussar

with Rabbi Sharon Mars Thursday, March 14 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM

at the offices of Dr. Kurt Malkoff, 2 Easton Oval, Suite 450 Pack your lunch and indulge in an hour of learning with Rabbi Sharon Mars on select Thursdays. RSVP to Ruth Silverman, rsilverman@templeisrael.org or call 614-866-0010 ext. 102 if you’re interested in attending.

Temple Israel Senior Group

Sunday Lunch & “Newsies”

Sunday, March 17 1:30 PM

at the JCC

Join us for an Event! See the Gallery Players production of the award-winning musical, “Newsies” and enjoy a pre-show lunch! The deadline for buying group tickets has passed, but you can contact Judy Herman at 614-581-2006 to see if there are any unsold tickets left. The cost for the event is $20.

Adult Hebrew Class Starting in April Are you interested in learning to read and chant our Hebrew prayers? Barbara Dowell will be teaching a one hour beginner Hebrew class on Tuesdays, 4:30 PM at Agudas Achim. Classes begin April 9th and

run through May 14th. The goal of the class is to learn the Hebrew alphabet, to pronounce words, and read and sing Hebrew prayers and songs from our Shabbat Service. There is no fee for instruction or books. To register for the class contact Barbara at her email address dowell_barbara@att.net. Books will be ordered for students based on registration numbers.

Special Temple Israel & JCC Book Club Gathering Leading

Up to Yom Hashoah

Wednesday, March 13 12:30 PM

Hosted by Rabbi Sharon Mars at the JCC

Temple Israel’s book group (Reading Jewish Books) has been invited to participate in a book study in preparation for Yom Hashoah, sponsored by the Columbus Board of Rabbis. Various groups will read "In My Hands: Memories of a Holocaust Rescuer" by Irene Opdyke. The group will discuss the book on Wednesday, March 13, and then on May 1st, Opdyke's daughter, Jeannie Smith, will be the featured speaker during the Yom HaShoah ceremony. RSVP your attendance and lunch to Elaine Tenenbaum, ettenenbaum@gmail.com or Cheryl Dritz, cdritz@columbusjcc.org. For more information, visit https://www.templeisrael.org/event/reading-jewish-books19.html.

The Mitzvah of Taharah with Mark Weinstein

Sunday, March 3 9:15 - 10:00 AM

at the JCC "Taharah" is the act of Jewish ritual purification which is performed by our fellow community members when we die. Just as we come into this world free of sin, so does Taharah enable us to help other human beings enter the next dimension unencumbered. Come learn more about Taharah from a member of our congregation who has served on the Hevre Kaddisha (burial society) in Columbus for 20 years. Mark Weinstein will answer your questions about the sacred process of performing Taharah- involving ritually washing and dressing the body for burial. All are welcome!

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In Our Congregation

Executive Committee: President: Amy Weisbach (1st term)

First Vice-President: David Frolick (1st term) Second Vice President: Lisa Goldsand (1st term) Third Vice President: Cheryl Hooker (1st term)

Secretary: Paul Russell (2nd year of 1st term) Assistant Secretary: Aimee Sanders (2nd year of 1st term)

Treasurer: To Be Determined Assistant Treasurer: Liz Plotnick-Snay (1st term)

Past President: Patti Shorr

Trustees: Term Expiring in 2022 Tom Anger (2nd term)

Clemy Keidan (2nd term) Amy Wharton (2nd term)

Term Expiring in 2021 Izzy Naveh

Debbie Belinky (2nd term)

Term Expiring in 2020 Debbie Cohen

New Trustees (Terms to be determined):

Judy Herman Joan Folpe Jen Teal

Tara Shiman Molly Crabill Josh Latzko

Nathan Render Lynne Schmidt Shelly Hoffman

Board of Trustees Slate Announced for 2019-2020

The Temple Israel Constitution allows for up to 18 trustees.

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Purimagination!

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Todah Rabah

Those who volunteered at The Hilltop Community Worship Center Free Meal Program in January: Karen Berk, Marci & Larry Delson, Shari & Zach George, Allan Oster, Sandy Rose, Josh, Aimee, Abby & Evie Sanders, Ruth & Perry Silverman, Mitchell Snay & Liz Plotnick-Snay, David & Wendy Stone Judy & Mark Herman for picking up and delivering the challah each Shabbat. With Grateful Thanks To those who sponsored Happy Half Hours, (Friday) Oneg Shabbats or (Saturday) Kiddush luncheons/refreshments: Patti Shorr Shana & Michael Levin in honor of the Bat Mitzvah of their

daughter, Leah. Duana & Irv Boiman in honor of Oscar Goldsmith’s birthday

Mazel Tov

Carly Hooker on her graduation from the Ohio State University. She is now working for AIPAC in Washington, D.C.

Reading Jewish Books Tuesday, April 2

12:30 PM at the JCC

Lunch (optional), by reservation - $10 Join us as we discuss a work by Absurdist Russian author, Gary Shteyngart, "The Russian Debutante's Handbook," his debut novel (2002). For more information about the book, please visit www.templeisrael.org/event/reading-jewish-books17.html. Please reply to Elaine Tenenbaum, ettenenbaum@gmail.com or to Cheryl Dritz, cdritz@columbusjcc.org.

WRJ 2019 Social Justice Conference!

Join WRJ in Washington, D.C. to learn, grow, and take action at the inaugural Social Justice Conference (SJC)! The WRJ Social Justice Conference on May 18-19, 2019 is a brief, but powerful, experience for Jewish women to become better-educated and trained on social justice issues, learn advocacy skills that can be utilized at home and on a larger scale, and address time-ly topics in a welcoming and encouraging, all-female Jewish environ-ment. SJC is intended for any woman (age 18+) interested in advo-cacy in the Reform Movement through a Jewish woman’s lens. Attendees will begin their weekend with meaningful Shabbat wor-ship and continue with workshops and learning sessions, opportu-nities to create connections and network with other Reform wom-en, learn from experts and from each other, and enjoy a rocking Saturday night concert with some of the Movement’s favorite fe-male musicians. SJC participants will leave feeling rejuvenated and, with the support of their WRJ sisters, be better prepared to address important advocacy issues locally and more broadly. The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism’s Consultation on Conscience will take place immediately after SJC, at the same hotel, on May 19-21. Consider extending your stay and registering for the RAC’s conference to further grow your social justice skills. You can register for SJC now! Consider applying for a grant. There is a special discounted rate for young women ages 18-30. Information and registration is available on the WRJ website: https://wrj.org/social-justice-conference-2019

In Our Congregation

SAVE THE DATE!

4th Annual Community Mitzvah Day

Sunday, April 28 Ronald McDonald House Moms2B Jewish Family Services

Wexner Heritage Village Love & Hugs JCC Trinity Church

Hilltop Community Church Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Lifecare Alliance Jordan’s Crossing Broadleigh Elementary

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Women of Temple Israel

WTI Mahj Group

Our mah-jongg group plays on the 2nd Sunday of each month beginning at 1:00 PM. If you are interested in playing or hosting an afternoon of mahj, and for locations or more information, please

contact Sheryl at sklein2@columbus.rr.com, or cell: 614-507-1277. We welcome players of all experience levels!

2019 WRJ Central Ohio Tzedakah Collective

The 2019 WRJ Central Ohio Tzedakah Collective continues to support Central Ohio programs that restore human dignity. Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates for gatherings: April 14 at Temple Beth Shalom, June 23 at Congregation Beth Tikvah, August

TBD, October 20 at Congregation Beth Tikvah, and December TBD. Attendance at our meetings is not a requirement of participation. Our members are affiliated with each of the Reform congregations in Central Ohio; we also welcome unaffiliated women. The WRJ Central Ohio Tzedakah Collective is an on-going philanthropy project open to all Reform women in Central Ohio. Each member will make a minimum $60 tax-deductible donation to the collective, which we combine together to make a larger, more impactful grant. We gather bi-monthly to hear from speakers representing different organizations that restore human dignity, and enjoy peer learning and lively discussions with like-minded, thoughtful and engaged women. We invite you to join us! For additional information or to join, contact Marsha Pond: marshapond@msn.com, 614 468 1728 (home), 607 592 1567 (cell)

WTI Ladies Night Out

Wednesday, March 20 6:30 PM

Lantern Chinese Restaurant; 7163 E. Broad St.; Blacklick 43004

Please RSVP to Ellen Half, at ebhalf@yahoo.com. 614-231-4253 (home), or 614-327-6849 (cell).

Save the date for these upcoming LNO events!

Wednesday, April 10 at Pat & Gracie's Kitchen + Tavern; 340 E. Gay St.; 43215

Wednesday, May 15 at Kona Grill; 4087 New Bond St. Suite 502; Easton Town Center; 43219

Wednesday June 12 at Shade On the Canal; 19 S. High St.; Canal Winchester; 43110

Become a WTI Member!

Women of Temple Israel is an inclusive community, in which every Temple Israel woman is automatically welcomed. We hope you will become a paying member! Most of our membership dues are used to support our local programs, tzedakah here in Columbus, and most importantly, the significant contribution we make to leadership development and to our Temple Israel community to further the goals of our Clergy, our youth and Temple Israel’s mission. Please join for the 2018-2019 year!

Basic level: $40 Chai Honor level: $54 Mitzvah Level: $72 You can pay online at: https://www.templeisrael.org/form/donate

Or mail a check, payable to Women of Temple Israel to: Liz Plotnick-Snay, 1101 Highland St, Columbus, 43201 Dues donations are tax deductible.

Seeking Volunteers for Sunday Morning Religious School Bistro

Experience our wonderful temple community by joining us on Sunday mornings at the Temple Israel Bistro at the JCC during religious school. We play music while providing coffee, bagels and other food items to the religious school and their families. Being a volunteer is even more fun when you bring a friend!

For additional information, Contact Debbie Cohen at debcohen01@gmail.com, or sign up using this link: https://bit.ly/2VVE3EA

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Temple Israel Foundation Planning Ahead – in order to Create a Legacy

“My fathers planted for me, and I plant for my children.” Talmud: Taanit, 23a

The Temple Israel Foundation Legacy Circle was established to honor and recognize individuals and families who have left legacies to the Temple Israel Foundation and those who have made charitable provisions in their estates to benefit our synagogue family. Some congregants have named the Temple Israel Foundation in their will as a recipient of a set percentage or dollar amount of their estate. Some congregants have designated the Foundation as the beneficiary to a life insurance policy, retirement fund, or IRA. Some may also consider making a bequest of real estate, a valuable work of art or other personal property. The Temple Israel Foundation proudly recognizes the living members of the Legacy Circle:

Lillian & Alan Acker Debbie & David* Belinky

Mindy & Mark Coffey Sheila Erdos

Patricia & Dan Finkelman Cheri & Tod Friedman

Eydie, Don & Jennifer Garlikov Nancy* & Louis Roseberry Goorey

Pat & Elliot Grayson Laura & Paul Greenland

Annette & Marshall* Harris Karen & Ray Karlsberger Norma & Murray Katcher Sukie* & Robert Kaynes

Clemy & Bob Keidan

Cathe & John Kobacker Sherry & Larry Linhart

Mary Ann & Charles (Skip) Loeb Ruth & Alan* Longert Lynda & Steve Nacht

Leonard Nusbaum Jody, Jeffrey, Jordan & Jamie Scheiman Fund

Susan Schubert & Michael Kravitz Sherry & Vince Solomon

Sadie & Seyman Stern Wendy & David Stone Sandy & Fred Summer

Audrey & Brian Tuckerman Roselee* & Herb Weyl

The Temple Israel Foundation proudly recognizes those who, by their actions, created the Legacy Circle:

If you have made a provision in your will or would like more information about the Temple Israel Foundation Legacy Circle, please contact Brian Tuckerman, Foundation President, at 614-402-0880 or president@tifound.org or Elaine Tenenbaum, Foundation Executive Director, at 614-657-8501, or etenenbaum@tifound.org

Sally* & Sidney*Blatt Laura Brower*

Miriam Cohen* Dorothy* & Herbert* Fenburr

Bessie* & Rabbi Jerome* Folkman Julia* & Frank* Glick

Robert Glick* Sally* & William* Glick

Jane Goodman* Muriel* & Allen* Gundersheimer

Jeannette* & Hamel* Gurwin Elizabeth* & Myer* Hausman

Joseph Jacobs* Paula* & Stuart* Levine Albert* & Viola* Luchs

Betty Mattlin* Trudy* & George* Nacht

Ann* & Alexander* Pollack Milly* & George* Rosenberger

Beatrice* & David* Roth Gertrude* & Harry* Roth

Rose* & Albert* Schatenstein Betty* & Herbert* Schiff Fund

Reva* & Sol* Shaman Robert Shamansky* Edward Shnider*

Martha* & Milton* Staub Aurelia* & Ernest Stern *

Ruth* & Abraham* Weinfeld Leo Yassenoff*

*Deceased

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Contributions Temple Israel Funds

Cantor Moses’ Discretionary Fund

In Appreciation Amy Jacobs

In Memory of Florence Zox Sue & Ron Mayer

In Appreciation of Naming of Granddaughter, Milly Myra & Paul Sharfin

In Appreciation of Baby Naming for Milly Ira Sharfin & Meghan Cook General Fund In Memory of Howard Jacobs The Empty Nesters In Yahrzeit Memory of Leonard Cooper In Yahrzeit Memory of Cathy Cooper Barbara Cooper-Schaeffer & Steve Schaeffer In Memory of David Jay Weissberg Allan Oster & Izzy Naveh In Memory of Lois Greenblott John Stern In Memory of Florence Zox John Stern Joyce & Doug Simson Elaine & Victor Goodman In Appreciation of Anniversary Uniongram Sandy & Fred Summer In Memory of Mike Kacyn Beth Dickstein President’s Fund In Memory of David Jay Weissberg Patti Shorr Harriette & Randy Hansell In Honor of Harriette & Randy Hansell Amy Jacobs In Memory of Peter Schedler Patti Shorr Rabbi Mars’ Discretionary Fund In Appreciation Amy Jacobs

In Memory of David Jay Weissberg Clemy & Bob Keidan In Memory of Mike Kacyn Alice Simon Sue & Ron Mayer In Appreciation of Rabbi’s Call Freda Margolies

In Memory of Howard Jacobs In Memory of Sylvia Goldstein In Honor of Gabe & Gabby Aiken becoming B’nai Mitzvah Clemy & Bob Keidan In Appreciation of Naming of Granddaughter, Milly Myra & Paul Sharfin

In Appreciation of Baby Naming for Milly Ira Sharfin & Meghan Cook

In Appreciation of Service for Rob Milenthal Karen & Rick Milenthal Bonnie & David Milenthal Laurie Milenthal-Volheim Religious School Fund In Yahrzeit Memory of Helen Speyer Jill & Jason Russ Religious School – 2019 Annual Fundraiser

Lori & Ted Fireman Pam & Bruce Silberman Jennah & Evan Scher Megan & Phil Johnson Dana & Brent Adler Amy & Michael Weisbach Noah Jones Shelley & William Sheppard Judy & Mark Herman Aimee & Josh Sanders Holly & Adam Solomon Liz Plotnick-Snay & Mitch Snay

Social Action In Memory of David Jay Weissberg Nicki & Dan Bloch Bev Darwin Jenni & Jamie Goldson Shelly & Bob Hoffman Ellen & Andy Mendel Elaine & Jonathan Pelz TEMPLE ISRAEL FOUNDATION FUNDS The Longert Family Fund In Memory of Alan Longert David Selcer Emily Selcer Cortez SISTERHOOD FUNDS In Memory of Lois Garek Greenblott In Memory of James Feibel Nancy & Gabriel Bitton

through the clever integration of an outdoor space that will include a patio, flowering and fruit trees, a memorial garden and an outdoor meditation place. This entire process has been inspired by the dreams you have shared, and would not have been possible without the confidence you have placed in our Building Committee, clergy and staff. This year, spring break comes with a whole new meaning! I am so grateful to be digging in and starting the construction project for which we’ve all been waiting. Thank you all for sharing in this incredible and important moment in our congregation’s history. Nothing happens without you! Shalom,

(President’s Message continued from page 2)

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* Memorial Plaque

Yahrzeits March 1 & 2, 2019 David Abel Gussie Katcher Adell * Fannie Austin Marion Barasch Harry Cobey * Morris Ginsburg Phyllis Harmon Greene Charlotte Guston Saundra (Sunny) Hansell * Anita Ingalls Sallie Slutsky Jackson Israel Kahn Kenneth Krause Faye Malkoff Joellen McMillen Judith Miller Bluma Paine Donald Pelz Carrie Priluker Eugene Rader Sanford Rose Barbara Schwartz Allison Senser Isabelle Simon Abe Thall Wally Zukof March 8 & 9, 2019 Sheliah Allison Arnold Becker Rose Clayman * Fanny Sarah David * Paul Essman Tony Falk Katherine Feinknopf * Lotte Fleisch * Mildred L. Freidenberg * Etta Friedman William S. Friedman Max Friedman * Evelyn Glass Sally M. Glick Albert C. Greenberg * Dorothy Halper Suzanne M. Isroff Moses M. Jay * Sherwood Korn Laney Landaker Helen Lapidus Ida Leland Frank Levenstein * Irene Levey Harry Levin * Charlotte Levy Margo Mayer

Edward Moses Milton M. Parker * Bessie Partoll Louis M. Piatt Louis Press *

Isaac Roth * Harry M. Rothman * Suaznne Rubinson Joseph Schaeffer Jack Schreibman Herbert Alfred Shapiro Lisa Ruth Silverberg Arlene Simon Izadore Sokolof * Seena Treiber Leo Turner March 15 & 16, 2019 Natalie Levy Altman * Hyman R. Cohen * Hannah Comarnitsky Ruth Covitz Cynthia Fiol Charles Gabbe Jill Glick Jackie Isaac * Harry Levine Eli Levison * Arthur Miller Dale Peters Rebecca Pinkus Louis Rubin Miriam Salzman Fred Scheiman Edwin Shapiro Robert Sumner Arthur Tiber * Etta Weinstein Anne Zakem

March 22 & 23, 2019 Mildred Abel Esther Abramovitz Norman Aronow *

Michael Barnebey * Benjamin Berman Manuel Brandt Dorothy M. Brown Barney Davis Eleanor Essman Edward E. Frank * Katherine Friedman * Samuel Cohen Gordon * Esther Greenfield Saul Horn Miriam Kayne Dora Kohane Miriam Kurtz Fred Lazarus, Sr. * Peggy Lederer * Lotte Lekisch Adam Stuart Linhart * Neil Manson Julia Peselnick Gertrude Rose Elizabeth B. Schaefer * Mildred Schuster * Iris Shipkovitz David Shkolnik Helene Silverberg Brian Smiley Frank Spira * Max Werner March 29 & 30, 2019 Miles Cummins * Millard M. Cummins, Sr. * Irene Daroe

Robert Dowling Nancy Everett Paul Feinknopf Lillian Callif Gross * Ditta Robinson Halpern * Suzanne Harmon Florence Kaplan Helen Kaufman Louis J. Krakoff * Blanche Linhart Joseph Samuel Meyer Hazel Gordon Meyer Edith Miller * Sigmund Ornstein * Richard H. Pinkus Rhea Polsky Sidney Reichel Sanford B. Sanford * Leonard L. Schiff * Mildred Elaine Schneider * Regina Feibus Schwartz Julius Snider * Benjamin Tyser Virginia R. Wolf Mildred Wolin April 5 & 6, 2019 Robert Arndt Helen Baskin Lena S. Cohen * Joseph L. Eisenberg * Wendy Galan Jules L. Garel Alvin L. Gitlitz * Kent Goodman Clara Greenberg Murray E. Greenberg * Thomas Jacobs Sally Miller Jacobson Daniel Keidan Richard I. Landers * Leonard Luck Anne Meister Jene F. Nathans Sam Needleman * Bob Rhymer Alma Rosen Alfred Rosen Alan Schreiber Miriam Tabachnik Eunice Tenenbaum Edward F. Werner Ben A. Zuckerman *

In Memoriam

We extend condolences to:

Lillian & Alan Acker and Steve & Beth Acker and Family on the death of Lillian’s father and Steve’s grandfather,

Mike Kacyn

Karl & Becky Schedler and Family on the death of Karl’s brother, Peter Schedler

Marvin & Babette Whitman and Family

on the death of Marvin’s sister Edith Whitman

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March 2019 Adar I/Adar II 5779

Calendar

Friday, April 5 6 PM—Celebration Shabbat Saturday, April 6 10 AM—Tot Shabbat

Coming Up in April... Sunday, April 7 10 AM—Scholar In Residence: Benny Zelkowicz Friday, April 19 First Night Seder; No Services

Sunday, April 28 Tikkunapalooza

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 24 Adar I 6 PM—Celebration Shabbat

2 25 Adar I 10 AM—Jewish Meditation 10 AM—Bar Mitzvah Service of Zachary George at the JCC

3 26 Adar I 9 AM—Religious School 9:15 AM—Parenting and the Parashah with Rabbi Sharon Mars

4 27 Adar I 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings at Whitehall Public Library 12 PM—The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Room 1B

5 28 Adar I 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at Agudas Achim & New Albany

6 29 Adar I 7 30 Adar I 8 1 Adar II 6 PM—Erev Shabbat Service

9 2 Adar II 10 AM—Bat Mitzvah Service of Olivia Tuber at the JCC

10 3 Adar II 9 AM—Religious School 10 AM—Scholar-In-Residence Rabbi Jay Moses 12 - 3 PM—Purimagination! Allison Senser Hamantashen Festival at Hilton Easton Grand Ballroom

11 4 Adar II 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings at Whitehall Public Library 12 PM—The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Room 1B

12 5 Adar II 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at Agudas Achim & New Albany

13 6 Adar II 12:30 PM—Reading Jewish Books at JCC

14 7 Adar II 11:45 AM—Reading the News Through the Lens of Torah and Mussar with Rabbi Sharon Mars at Matrix, 2 Easton Oval, Ste. 450

15 8 Adar II 6:30 PM—Reform Community Shabbat at Beth Shalom

16 9 Adar II 10 AM—Jewish Meditation 10 AM—Tot Shabbat

17 10 Adar II No Religious School 1:30 PM—Senior Group Lunch and Show “Newsies” at the JCC

18 11 Adar II 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings at Whitehall Public Library 12 PM—The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Temple Israel Administrative Offices, 431 E. Broad St.

19 12 Adar II 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at New Albany ONLY

20 13 Adar II 6:30 PM—WTI Ladies’ Night Out

21 14 Adar II 22 15 Adar II 6 PM—Erev Shabbat Service Women of Temple Israel Shabbat

23 16 Adar II 10 AM—Neshama Minyan 8 PM—Soulful Sounds Jazz Concert

24 17 Adar II No Religious School

25 18 Adar II 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings at Whitehall Public Library 12 PM—The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Room 3B

26 19 Adar II 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at Agudas Achim ONLY

27 20 Adar II 28 21 Adar II 29 22 Adar II 6 PM—Erev Shabbat Service

30 23 Adar II 10 AM—Jewish Meditation

31 24 Adar II 9 AM—Religious School 10 AM—Urban Zen with Lori Guth Moffett 11:30 AM—Gesher High School Program

April 1 11:30 AM—Bubbes’ Blessings at Whitehall Public Library 12 PM—The Book of Exodus with Rabbi Alvin Mars at Columbus Metropolitan Library, Room 1B

April 2 12:30 PM—Reading Jewish Books at JCC 4 - 6 PM—Hebrew School at Agudas Achim & New Albany

April 3 April 4 April 5 6 PM—Celebration Shabbat Hava Nashira (Youth Choir) participating

April 6 10 AM—Jewish Meditation 10 AM—Tot Shabbat

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