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NOVEMBER 2019 • CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5780 • Volume 61, No. 9
                        MESSENGER FUNDED BY THE PAUL AND LOIS KATZMAN ENDOWMENT

                                                  IT’S HERE!
                                      Temple’s new Shabbat album:
                                                  With One Breath
                                                           See page 20-21 for details

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Hodu L’Adonai ki tov, ki l’olam chasdo.
                              Give thanks to God, for God is good. God’s love and mercy are everlasting.
                              These words are from my favorite psalm, psalm 118 (yes, I have a favorite psalm).
                              I walked down the aisle to these words sung by our cantors twelve years ago this
                              month. I sang it to my children in the middle of the night. Its words are simple, its
                              message clear: thank you God for my life, for the good that’s in it, and for all the
                              blessings that have come my way. And to be honest, I sing this psalm not just when
                              my life is mundane and easy, but even more when challenges come my way. I am not
                              grateful for experiencing adversity. I am grateful for moving through it, surviving it,
                              and coming out the other end. Hodu l’Adonai, I am grateful to you, God.

    This month Americans will gather around their family tables to celebrate Thanksgiving. It’s time that we set
    aside once a year to give everyone an opportunity to share what they are grateful for. As Americans, we are
    proud to take part in this ritual. As Jews, we know that everyday is an opportunity to give thanks to God.
    In fact, Psalm 118 is recited on every festival, and every rosh chodesh (first day of a new month). We recite
    a prayer of thanksgiving every single day in our morning service. Judaism is at its core a tradition replete
    with gratitude; gratitude for our world, our lives, and our God who made all things possible.

    Amazingly, the word for turkey in Hebrew is hodu, the same word that begins Psalm 118. Don’t you love it
    when your Jewish identity and your American identity come together so seamlessly? For us as Jews, when
    we eat turkey on Thanksgiving, we are literally ingesting gratitude at the same time we celebrate all we are
    grateful for.

    But how do we do this all the time, and not just on Thanksgiving or a Jewish festival? For some, they write in
    a journal. Others use an app on their phone that lets them record a few things that make them feel grateful.
    In our family, we play the roses and thorns game when we sit down to dinner. A rose is the best part of your
    day, and a thorn is something that wasn’t so great, or something that you wished had gone differently. The
    game is simple, but it is a way to say out loud that we recognize the gifts that are around us, and that often,
    those gifts are often accompanied by obstacles or disappointments.

    I find that I am the ultimate cliché when I am choosing my rose. I am so grateful for the smallest elements in
    life- the ones that others might see as insignificant. I am grateful for sunshine; for both the light and warmth.
    I am grateful for the roof over my head, and how it protects the people I love. I am grateful for a full night’s
    sleep, for fresh fruit, and good friends on the other side of a phone call or text. I am grateful for a loving
    community that has given me the honor of being their Rabbi. Mountains need not move, nor seas part,
    for me to say, hodu l’Adonai; God, I am so grateful.

    Use this year’s Thanksgiving as a launch into a new gratitude practice.
    I promise, you will be grateful you did.

    Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny

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IN THIS ISSUE
 3 | Religious Services                   12 | Temple Youth                          24 | Libraries & Media Center
 5 | We Take Pride                        14 | Tyner Religious School - Education    26 | Our Affiliates
 6 | Tikkun Olam - Helping Others         18 | Susan & Rabbi Harold Loss             29 | Life Cycle Events
 8 | Temple Community                          Early Childhood Center                34 | Tributes
11 | Funds in Action                      19 | Temple Music                          39 | November Calendar
                                          22 | Robert Sosnick Family Life Center

 RELIGIOUS SERVICES
                                                                                       TEMPLE ISRAEL
ROSH CHODESH - CHESHVAN                                                                STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, November 26 • 7 pm
Celebrate the new moon and a new month!
This women’s spirituality group gathers monthly
to discuss important issues of religious and current events. For more
information and to RSVP, contact Kim Heraud at kim@temple-israel.org
or 248-661-5700 x125.

KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICES
Fridays • 7:30 pm

MINYAN SERVICE
Monday - Thursday • 7:30 am; Sundays and holidays • 9 am
A wonderful way to start your day, to support fellow congregants in
worship, and to bond with your community. Coffee, juice, and bagels are
available. Please join us. Funded by the Mary Lou & Gary Berndt Minyan
Fund, the Lipson Family Minyan Fund and the Samson Family Minyan Fund.

SHABBAT SOLOS
Shabbat Solos…a group that sits together at the Kabbalat Shabbat Friday
night services, for those attending services alone or for the first time. Like
to help, join the group or know someone who could benefit from it? Call or
text Mary Jane Larson at 734-812-8170.

                 KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE & ALBUM RELEASE
                 Friday, November 22 • 7:30 pm
                 Please join us for a special Kabbalat Shabbat service as we
                 release Temple Israel’s new album. See page 20 for details.

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         In Review – Kehilah Shabbat: Over 100 happy kids and parents joined
         our new Artist in Residence Jacob Kraus for an amazing camp-style
         Shabbat at Platform, Birmingham. Join us for the next Kehilah service
         on November 15th.

                                                                                 KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE
                                                                                 A SACRED INHERITANCE: BLESSING, GRATITUDE,
                                                                                 AND OUR COMMITMENT TO TOMORROW
                                     CIOUS
                              , D ELI                                            Friday, November 29 • 7:30 pm
            SICAL, INCLUSIV E
          MU                                                                     Join us for a post-Thanksgiving evening of spiritual
     W                                                                           and physical nourishment, featuring special guest
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                                                                                 Rabbi Nate DeGroot, Associate Director, Spiritual &
                                                                                 Program Director at Hazon Detroit, the Jewish Lab
                                                                                 for Sustainability. Rabbi DeGroot will be delivering
                                       ERIE N C E                                a guest sermon connecting gratitude, blessing, and
                                      P
                                    EX                                           sustainability in this historic moment.
     FA
        M                  B   AT
              I LY S H A B                                                       SAVE THE DATE:
                                                                                 KABBALAT SHABBAT SERVICE
                                                                                 “WRESTLEMANIA: JEWISH LESSONS FROM THE RING”
    Join us for a family-friendly
                                                                                                     Friday, December 13 • 7:30 pm
   Shabbat dinner followed by
a high-energy Shabbat service                                                                        Judaism is all about wrestling!
    with Rabbi Jennifer Lader                  FRIDAYS • 6 PM                                        With God, with one another, and
        and Artist in Residence,                                                                     with the tradition itself. On the
                                                NOVEMBER 15
          Jacob “Spike” Kraus                                                                        week when we read from the Torah
                                                DECEMBER 13                                          about the story of Jacob wrestling
                                                                                                     with an angel, we will explore the
          Register online at
                                                                                                     significance of wrestling in Judaism
 temple-israel.org/kehilah
                                                                                 and its implications for how we live our daily lives.
                                                                                 Service led by Rabbi Dan Horwitz.
            RSVP required for dinner by the Monday prior.
         Dinner cost: $15/adult, $7/child 4-12, under 4 are free.

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WE TAKE PRIDE
                                               Mazel Tov to Jackie Victor on being honored
                                               with the Woman of Vision Award at the Women
                                               of Vision Benefit Luncheon that was held on
                                               October 24, 2019. Jackie is the co-founder
                                               of Avalon International Breads, a socially
                                               responsible bakery in Detroit. Jackie believed
                                               in the business opportunities Detroit had to
                                               offer when many other didn’t, growing her
                                               bakery into a thriving business that has become
                                               a Detroit institution. We are honored to have
                                               Jackie in our Temple family.

                                               We are very proud of Diane S. Blau, Ph.D. for
                                               receiving the Karl Buhler Award at the 2019
             SAVE THE DATES:                   conference of the American Psychological
                                               Association. This award is given jointly to an
                                               individual and an institution who have made
                                               outstanding and lasting contributions to
                                               humanistic psychology. Dr. Blau co-founded the
                                               Michigan School of Psychology, the other award
                                               recipient, and served in numerous faculty and
                                               administrative positions. Congratulations on this
                                               well-deserved award.

                                               Jared Miller was named by the Cleveland
                                               Jewish News to the Class of 2019 18 Difference
  NE W        Friday, February 7               Makers. He will be honored at 5th Annual CJN
LOC ATION!                                     18 Difference Makers Awards Ceremony on
               7:30 pm at Atlantic
             Community High School             November 24. Jared started the FIDF Chapter
 2455 W. Atlantic Ave, Delray Beach, Florida   in Cleveland, is the immediate Past President
                                               of the Mandel Jewish Day School, serves on
               Friday, March 27                the Cleveland Federation Board and has been
             7 pm at Temple Kol Ami            honored by Cleveland Federation with the 40 &
     15030 N 64th St, Scottsdale, Arizona      Under Leadership Award. We are very proud of
                                               Jared and happy for his family.

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TIKKUN OLAM                                                                 HELPING OTHERS

            No Temple Family                                                 POP TAB COLLECTION

Chanukah
                Without a                                                    Temple Israel will continue to collect pop tabs for the
                                                                             Ronald McDonald House of Detroit on an ongoing
                                                                             basis. Please help by collecting and bringing your pop
                                                                             tabs to Temple. Collecting pop tabs helps support the
          EIGHT WAYS TO BE A SHAMAS                                          operations of Ronald McDonald Houses. For more
      Temple Israel’s Robert Sosnick Family Life Center                      information, contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@temple-
               needs your help this Chanukah!                                israel.org or 248-661-5700.
       As part of our commitment to “No Temple Family
     Without a Chanukah,” we are in need of donors to be a                   VOLUNTEER AT DIXON
    “Shamas” or “Chanukah Helper” (a Shamas is the candle                    Help make a difference in a child’s life! Temple Israel
         used to light all other candles in the menorah).
                                                                             is thrilled to be continuing our partnership with Dixon
 1. Adopt a family (deadline to adopt 10/30/19)                              Educational Learning Academy in Detroit. The school
 2. Write a check to Temple Israel
    c/o No Temple Family Without a Chanukah
                                                                             serves students in kindergarten through 8th grade with
 3. Give your donation online at temple-israel.org/NTFWC                     a loving staff and environment where children are first.
    Any and all donations will truly “Make a Difference”                     Dixon Elementary/Middle School has a uniform dress
 4. Purchase a gift card for a family in need
                                                                             code. Temple volunteers are needed to help read with
 5. Go shopping for Chanukah gifts for
    families in need                                                         kindergarten students. Days and times are flexible. For
 6. Donate Chanukah themed items                                             more information, contact Miriam Baxter at miriam@
 7. Donate Judaica items for families                                        temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
 8. Donate Chanukah wrapping supplies
    Including gift bags, boxes, ribbons, bows,                               FREE FRESH FOOD PANTRY
    wrapping paper, scissors, tape, etc.
                                                                             Tuesdays, Nov 5 & 19 • 3 - 5 pm
                                                                             Free Fresh Food for those in need.
            Donated gifts must be                                                                                      Free Fr
                                                                                                                              esh
                                                                             Pick up food at Temple Israel the
        dropped off at Temple Israel by
                                                                             first and third Tuesday of every
         Monday, December 2, 2019
                                                                             month from 3 - 5 pm. Photo ID
                                                                             required. For more information,
Questions? Contact Kate Boman at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org
                                                                             contact Gabby Zilberberg at
“No Temple Family Without a Chanukah” is sponsored by the following funds:
                                                                             gabby@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.
       The Barbara & Lawrence Millman Family Chanukah Fund and
              The Jackie Unatin Memorial Chanukah Fund
                                                                             MI SHEBEIRACH BLANKET MAKING DAY
                                                                             Tuesday, November 19 • 10:30 am in Herman Hall
YOUR GIFTS TRULY MAKE A DIFFERENCE!                                          Volunteers are needed to help make no-sew fleece
                                                                             Mi Shebeirach blankets. These blankets will then be
                                                                             given to those in need of healing prayers when visited
                                                                             by our Clergy. Coffee and bagels will be provided. For
                                                                             more information or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman
                                                                             at 248-661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
                                                                             This program is supported by The Juanita and
                                                                             George Victor Mi Shebeirach Blanket Fund.

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Social Action Programming is supported by the
Lynn & Harvey Rubin Social Action Fund.

TAPPER’S ANNUAL WINTER COAT DRIVE
Tapper’s is collecting new and gently used winter items
in all sizes, now through the end of November. The
drop box is located in the Tyner lobby.

SOUTH OAKLAND SHELTER WISH LIST
December 15 - 22, 2019
As we prepare to house our
guests from the South Oakland
Shelter, your help is needed! We
are currently accepting donations
for the following NEW items:
insulated lunch bags, hats, scarves,
mittens, fabric paint, markers,
sweatshirts, t-shirts and hats that can be painted on.
PROFESSIONALS NEEDED! We also need volunteer
professionals from a variety of fields to assist us during
our shelter project. If you are a hairdresser, manicurist,
                                                             Temple Israel salutes all Veterans
beautician, doctor, nurse, dentist, musician or magician…
                                                             in our community and honors the
we need you too! To volunteer your services or donate
                                                             sacrifice they make to keep our
items listed above, please contact Miriam Baxter at
                                                             country safe.
248-661-5700 or miriam@temple-israel.org.
                                                             In observance of Veteran’s Day, we would like
CHRISTMAS DAY - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY                        to shine a light on an important organization
Wednesday, December 25, 2019                                 supporting Jewish Veterans. Chartered in
Temple Israel invites you to join us as we participate       1896, The Jewish War Veterans (JWV) is an
in the community-wide Mitzvah Day. Lend a hand               organization created to advocate for the
with other Temple families! This is a great volunteer
                                                             needs of all Veterans, and to strengthen
opportunity for Bar/Bat Mitzvah students with their
                                                             and celebrate the ties that bind all service
families. For more information, contact Miriam Baxter
                                                             members and their community. Membership
at 248-661-5700 or miriam@temple-israel.org.
                                                             in JWV is not restricted to wartime service in
Reservations are requested by Friday, December 13th.
                                                             combat, it is open to ALL Jewish members
                                                             of the Armed Forces honorably serving or
                                                             discharged, whether in combat or not.

                                                             For more information, please visit their
                                                             website www.jwv-mi.org.

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TEMPLE COMMUNITY

        In Review – Do Good Date Night: Twenty Temple couples joined together at Detroit Abloom flower farm for the first ever Do Good
    Date Night. The evening included a service project to better the Detroit garden, followed by a farm-to-table vegetarian meal prepared by
    local chef, Catherine Shapiro. Special thanks to Stacy and David Gordon for making the evening possible.

                                                                          YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMMING (20S-40S)
                                                                          Temple Israel Young Adult Programming is supported by
                                                                          Marilyn & Walter Wolpin.

                                                                          SHABBAT FOR TOTS: WE GIVE THANKS
                                                                          Saturday, November 23 • 10:30 am
                                                                          Join our Temple Israel clergy and early childhood
                                                                          educator, Jodie Kanagur, as we celebrate Shabbat
                                                                          and Thanksgiving with crafts, activities, songs, snacks
                                                                          and prayer! Register online at temple-israel.org/
                                                                          ShabbatForTots. Save the date for our next Shabbat for
                                                                          Tots: Chanukah Oh Chanukah on December 14th.
     During the month of November, Temple Israel’s
Goodman Family Judaic & Archival Museum is pleased to
 feature beautiful pieces from our permanent collection.
                                                                          GENERAL PROGRAMMING
Are you looking for a special way to honor someone you
                                                                          COLLEGE CONNECTION
  love? Consider dedicating a beautiful piece of Judaic
 artwork. By making a gift to the Museum in honor or in                   Do you have a student going off to college? How about
memory of a loved one, or in honor of a life cycle event,                 one or two of them already there? Make sure they stay
you will be part of the continuing legacy of a permanent
                                                                          connected with Temple Israel by signing them up for
Judaic collection, which will be enjoyed by Temple Israel
                 for generations to come.                                 our College Connection. It’s easy! Once we have your
                                                                          student’s contact information, he or she will receive

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the Temple Israel Messenger, information on special
events occurring in the Jewish world, invitation to dinner
                                                                     DECEMBER 22-31, 2020

                                                               ISR A EL
sponsored by Brotherhood, gift packages for the holidays
and more! Register online at temple-israel.org/college.

GAME DAY
Thursday, November 7 & December 5 • 1 - 4 pm

                                                                family mission
Bring your friends and your
favorite game! Canasta, Bridge,
Mahjong, Pinochle, Euchre &
Rummikub. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. There
is no charge to attend but reservations are required           INFORMATIONAL MEETING
by the Monday prior to Game Day. Register online at
temple-israel.org/gameday.
                                                               SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 • 12:15 PM
                                                                       (following Sunday School)
EMPTY NESTERS: WHISKEY & WISDOM
Wednesday, November 20 • 6:30 pm                               For more information contact Rabbi Bennett
Temple Israel Empty Nesters (50+) will enjoy the “Spirit
                                                                      at 248-661-5700 or go to:
of Detroit” on a private distillery tour, followed by dinner
                                                                        tissisraeladventure.com
and craft cocktails in the Two James Tasting Room while
Rabbi Yedwab imparts his wisdom on the group. Space
is Limited! Cost: $50/Members; $65/Non-members
(includes appetizer, dinner & a drink - cash bar available).
Register online at temple-israel.org/WhiskeyWisdom.
Supported by the Barbas Family Fund. Questions?
Contact Kate Boman at kate@temple-israel.org.

SHABBAT IN A BOX
Friday, November 22, 2019
Enjoy a delicious Shabbat dinner in your home and let
us do the cooking! For more information and to order
online, go to temple-israel.org/shabbatbox. Orders
must be received by noon on Wednesday, November
20th. Questions? Contact Miriam at 248-661-5700 or
miriam@temple-israel.org.

SAVE THE DATE:
JB25
Friday, June 19, 2020 • Kabbalat Shabbat
Saturday, June 20, 2020 • Special Evening Celebration
Please join us as we light our future celebrating Rabbi
Josh Bennett & Family for their 25 years serving Temple
Israel. More details to come.

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TYNER             (CONTINUED)

                                                        er!
Let Temple prepare your Thanksgiving dinn
                                                              TEMPLE TOMORROW
                                                              OUR TEMPLE | OUR FUTURE
                                                              We are well underway with the construction
                                                              of the new Sarah & Harold Gottlieb Family
                                                              School Wing and are very excited about the
                                                              progress so far! As you drive into Temple,
                                                              you can see the walls are going up and it’s
                                                              starting to take shape. We eagerly await
                                                              the completion in early spring of 2020
   TO VIEW OUR MENU & ORDER
                                                              to showcase this state of the art learning
    CARRY-OUT, PLEASE VISIT
TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG/THANKSGIVING                                community to our students and families.
                                                              None of this would have been possible
                                                              without the generous support of our donors.
ALL ORDERS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 19TH                              We would like to give a special thanks to
   Pickup: Wednesday, November 27th                           those families who committed to fostering
         Between 10am-12pm.                                   the minds and souls of our youngest
                                                              students.
      Questions? Call 248-661-5700 x 152
      or email catering@temple-israel.org.                    Mari & Ken Barnett
                                                              Karen & Alan Barry
All orders will be packed in foil pans or disposable bowls.
 All heating instructions will be included with each item.    Deanna & Joe Bittker
                                                              Terri & David Friedman
                                                              Sarah & Harold z”l Gottlieb
                                                              Geri & Mel Kaftan
                                                              Linda, Alan, Ricky & Aimee Kovan
                                                              Barbara & Norm Samson
                                                              Steven Siman
                                                              Temple Israel Sisterhood
                                                              Carol & Gene Zamler

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FUNDSININ
FUNDS      ACTION
         ACTION
                                                Supports Torah and text study programming
LARRY & ELEANOR                             Established in 2014 by Eleanor Folbe Jackier and Larry Jackier, this important fund
 JACKIER JEWISH                              supports Temple Israel programming dedicated to the study of Torah, Mishna and
                                            Talmud and other traditional Jewish texts impacting Reform Judaism. The fund helps
   EDUCATION                               provide opportunities to develop a better understanding of the purpose and values of
                                           certain prayers, the weekly Torah portions and the Jewish holidays. The generosity of
     FUND                                 Eleanor and Larry has supported programs such as our weekly Torah lessons and High
                                            Holiday study sessions which are significant to congregants as they strengthen their
                                                              connection to and their understanding of Torah.
Considerably more than furthering knowledge, Torah study is a mitzvah. And for the Jewish people, it’s a quest that never ends.
  As Simchat Torah marks the completion of the annual reading cycle and the beginning of the next, re-examining the Torah
                           revives energy, reveals new meaning and provides powerful direction.
Regardless of where you are in your studies, you are not behind. It’s a journey that can begin or resume at any time. And thanks
 to the Larry & Eleanor Jackier Jewish Education Fund, the opportunities are growing. Call the Tyner Religious School today at
                           248-661-5725 to learn more about Temple’s adult education curriculum.

                                                      Supports Temple Israel’s Brotherhood
 BROTHERHOOD                                While some mission statements are lengthy in detail, Brotherhood officer and past
                                          president Brian Karbel describes his affiliate group’s purpose very simply - Give back
     FUND                                to Temple Israel. The Brotherhood Fund has been accomplishing this important goal for
                                         years through a variety of campaigns and endeavors, including camp scholarships, the
                                          Usher Corp, Housing the Homeless, blood drives and college dinners for our students.
  Brian and the Brotherhood membership take pride in the sustaining assistance they provide Temple, and they would love to
   see more men join them in this significant mission. Not only do Brotherhood members support our congregation, but they
  also strengthen each other - as men, Jews and concerned members of this community. While giving back is the main focus,
Brotherhood membership is not only about social justice. It also offers a lot of fun opportunities for entertainment, education and
                                                        engaging events.
 The next time you see a Brotherhood fundraiser (like the upcoming Feed Yourself-Feed the Homeless events at California Pizza
  Kitchen on page 28), know that your donation supports meaningful assistance and life-changing opportunities. And joining
 Brotherhood helps even more! They have preserved their original purpose while building a contemporary element that you will
  find relevant and refreshing. Check out Brotherhood at temple-israel.org/brotherhood. It’s a contribution - and a substantial
                                              connection - that you’ll never regret.

These are only a few of more than 160 special funds that help Temple Israel achieve its mission. The funds engage our members
 and connect with the community through creative outreach, compassionate assistance and meaningful celebration. The impact
   from these funds is remarkable, allowing children to learn, families to heal and people to grow. Many thanks to our fund
     grantors who recognized a need - and to our donors who continually support Temple’s efforts to reach those in need.

      To learn more about Temple’s funds and other giving opportunities, go to temple-israel.org and click on GIVING.
                       If you’re interested in creating a fund, contact David Tisdale, 248-661-5700.

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TEMPLE YOUTH

                                                In Review – Bunk45 Adventure Park: Bunk45 had a swinging
                                             good time zip-lining across the trees at The Adventure Park! We
                                             had a HUGE group of 4th and 5th graders from all over Metro
                                             Detroit join us. Thanks to all parents for supporting our junior
                                             youth group! More adventures to come!

                                                BUNK45: ROBOT GARAGE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2019                    Sunday, November 10 • 12:30 - 2:30 pm at Robot
          12:30 - 2:30 PM                    Garage (637 S. Eton, Birmingham)
                                             Hey BUNK45! Join Rabbi Marla & Dev for our next
                                             adventure at . . . Robot Garage! We will be having lunch
                                             and creating sumo wrestler robots! Please meet us at
                                             Robot Garage following religious school, at 12:30 pm.
                                             Pick-up at 2:30 pm. Cost is $20 (includes pizza lunch
                                             and snacks). Register online at temple-israel.org/
                                             bunk45robots.

                                                QUEST: J-SERVE FALL FIX-UP
                                             Sunday, November 17 • 1 - 3 pm at Adat Shalom
                                             (29901 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills)

  FALL
                                             Join Temple Israel’s QUEST and Jewish Family Services
                                             to help homebound older adults in need of outdoor
                                             cleanup at our 23rd annual Fall Fix Up Event. Free and
                                             open to all 6th - 8th graders! Please arrive at Adat
                                             Shalom at 1 pm for cider and donuts. Pickup is at Adat

  Fix Up
                                             Shalom at 3 pm. Register online at temple-israel.org/
                                             fallfixup.

                                               Questions regarding Bunk45, contact Devorah Glanz
                                               at devorah@temple-israel.org
                                               Questions regarding Quest & YFTI, contact Zach
 Sunday, November 10, 2019                     Goldberger at zach@temple-israel.org

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YFTI: MYSTERY NIGHT
Saturday, November 23 • 5 - 10 pm
We will begin and end the evening at Temple Israel
(drop off is 5 pm and pick up is 10 pm). Where we
go in between is a mystery! Cost is $50/per person.
Open to all 9th-12th graders. Register online at
temple-israel.org/mystery.

SAVE THE DATES:
BUNK45: FEDERATION’S ULTIMATE INDOOR RECESS
Sunday, December 8 • 12:30 - 3:30 pm at On the Dunes
(2055 Haggerty Rd, Commerce)
Brr! December may be too cold to play outside, but
we’re bringing the fun inside, on a massive scale, at
Federation’s Ultimate Indoor Recess at On the Dunes!
Fowling, golf and putt-putt simulators, axe throwing
(for adults), Star Trax, arcade games, and a dodge ball
tournament are just some of the surprises we have in       Saturday, November 23, 2019
store for an awesome afternoon for ALL ages! Best            5 - 10 pm (meet at Temple)
suited for families with children 5-18. Cost is $36 per
family ($45 after the early bird deadline) plus an $18
gift to Federation’s 2019 Annual Campaign for those
households that haven’t given yet. Space is limited!
To receive an email when registration goes live, visit:
jewishdetroit.org/recess.

L’TAKEN TRIP TO WASHINGTON DC
January 10 - 13, 2020
Questions? Contact Zach at 248-661-5700.

YFTI: DEATH OVER DINNER
January 18, 2020

YFTI: SKI TRIP

                                                                          SKI TRIP
January 31 - February 2
Come ride the slopes, roast s’mores over a fire and
spend a great weekend with YFTI at Shanty Creek
                                                                            to Shanty Creek Resort!
Resort in Bellaire, MI! Non-skiers will enjoy time doing
snowy activities on the mountain and travel to Traverse
City. Buses leave Temple Israel Friday, January 31st        January 31 - February 2, 2020
at 1 pm and return Sunday, February 2nd at 4:30 pm.
Register online at temple-israel.org/ski.                  Early Bird Pricing (until November 29, 2019) $350
                                                                       November 30 - December 13, 2019 $400
QUEST: CHALLAH BAKE WITH JFS                                  After December 13 (if spots are available) $450
January 19, 2020

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TYNER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
         Elementary school age children and their
         families are invited for

                            6710 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield

                                                              FAMILY EDUCATION
                                                              For more information on any of these Family Education
           Sunday, November 24, 2019                          Programs or to RSVP, contact Alicia Goldman at 248-661-
           12:15 pm at Fleischman Residence                   5725 or email alicia@temple-israel.org

                                                              THE GRAND HAVDALAH
           Supported by the Stark Family Fund
                                                              Saturday, November 2 • 5:30 pm
                                                              Grandchildren with their grandparents and special
                                                              grand-friends: Come one, come all for an unforgettable
                                                              evening of magic and marvel as we bring the circus
       Getting ready for your                                 to you! Join us for a delightful dinner, a spectacular
        Bar or Bat Mitzvah?                                   Havdalah, and an astonishing performance by the
                                                              talented Cirque Amongus! $15/adult, $7/child (ages
                                                              4-12), children under 4 are FREE. This program is
                                                              geared toward families with children 12 and under. *All
                                                              are welcome!

                                                                 RAISE YOUR YAD!
                                                              Thursday, November 21 • 5:30 pm
                                                              5th-8th grade students and parents are invited to
                                                              create a one-of-a-kind yad (hand pointer) to use to
                                                              read from the Torah at your upcoming B’nai Mitzvah!
                                                              Enjoy a casual dinner and give your finished yad a “test

Thursday, November 21, 2019                                   run” with the guidance of our clergy! Featuring local
                                                              artist, Gail Rosenbloom Kaplan. Cost is $25/yad, dinner
5:30-7 pm • Temple Israel                                     included! Register online at temple-israel.org/RYY by
                                                              Monday, November 18th.
Supported by the Stark Family Fund

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In Review – Bees in the D: Families enjoyed making beeswax
                                                                   candles and learning about Rosh Hashanah over lunch before
                                                                   our guest, Brian of Bees in the D, showed us the importance of
                                                                   pollinators with an inspiring hands-on presentation!

APPEL CONCERT WITH ERIC HUNKER                              which will be posted at temple-israel.org/tyner and
Sunday, November 24 • 11 pm (during Sunday school)          return it to Judy in the Tyner Religious School office no
Eric is a singer/songwriter based in Austin, TX. His        later than Wednesday, November 27, 2019. A small
music is fresh with honest lyrics & melodies that will      committee will review all applications in confidence
make you smile. Free & open to everyone. See page 19        and award Camperships to those who apply and have
for details.                                                one written recommendation from a Religious School
                                                            teacher or youth director.
   CHANUKAH FUN AT FLEISCHMAN
Sunday, November 24 • 12:15 pm at Fleischman                ADULT EDUCATION
(6710 W. Maple Road, West Bloomfield)                       For more information on any of these Adult Education
Elementary school age children and their families           Classes or to RSVP, contact the Education Office at 248-
                                                            661-5725 or email lkaplan@temple-israel.org
are invited to join Temple Israel & Jewish Senior Life
for a fun and fulfilling afternoon as we get ready to       SHABBAT TISCH
celebrate Chanukah! We’ll enjoy a delicious lunch before    Saturdays • 9:15 - 10:30 am
channeling our inner Maccabees for a friendly Maccabia      Join us for a Shabbat morning of insights and
challenge with the residents of Fleischman! Members:        investigation into the texts of our Bible. Led by
$36/ family. Non-members: $45/ family. Register online at   volunteer facilitator, Norrine Freeman.
temple-israel.org/FunAtFleischman by November 18th.
                                                            USER’S GUIDE FOR THE SOUL
CAMPERSHIPS AVAILABLE                                       Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 & continuing • 10 - 11 am
Are you going to a URJ camp this summer? We want            Do you want to learn about the structure of your soul?
to help! Each year Temple Israel provides need-based        Is it possible to navigate the flow of consciousness
scholarships to a number of students to enable them         through the body more masterfully? Through delving
to participate in a Jewish summer camping experience        into this powerful kabbalistic text, you will gain the tools
sponsored by the Reform Movement. If your child is          to discover your highest self and master the challenges
interested in attending any URJ camps and wishes to         of your life. Taught by Cantor Smolash. RSVP to Maya
be considered for a Campership, assistance may be           Grinboim at 248-661-5700 or maya@temple-israel.org.
available. Simply fill out the Campership Application

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TYNER                                                                        (CONTINUED)

                                                                                                                                   PROPHETS LINE-BY-LINE
                                                                                                                                   Tuesdays • November 5, 12 & 19 • 12 - 1 pm
                                                                                                                                   Join us for a line-by-line study of the prophets. Using
                                                                                                                                   commentary, sharing our own insights, and looking at
                                                                                                                                   various translations, we work our way through these
                                                                                                                                   amazing and inspiring texts. Taught by Rabbi Gordon.

                                                                                                                                   PORTRAITS IN FAITH
                                                                                                                                   Thursday, November 7 • 7 - 9:30 pm
                                                                                                                                   Daniel Epstein has photographed and interviewed

  Exotic Jewish                                                                                                                    over 500 people of over 50 religions and 27 countries,
                                                                                                                                   creating a digital collection of “Portraits in Faith.”
                                                                                                                                   This inspirational, interactive presentation includes

 Destinations                                                                                                                      photographs and oral testimonies from individual
                                                                                                                                   spiritual experiences around the world. Open to the
                                                                                                                                   community, at no charge. Register at temple-israel.org/

        MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11                                                                                                        PortraitsInFaith.

                        12–1:30 PM AT TEMPLE ISRAEL                                                                                INTRO TO KABBALAH: THE PRISM OF THE SOUL
  Join Ben G. Frank in his journey through large Jewish                                                                            Mondays, Nov. 18, 25, Dec. 2, 9, 16 & Jan. 6
   centers such as Paris and Berlin, and smaller exotic                                                                            Kabbalah is one of the most powerful systems on
ones like Mumbai, Ho-chi-Minh City, Yangon, and Tahiti.                                                                            the planet for self-discovery and empowerment. Join
 Frank will describe his travels along the Trans-Siberian
railway, tracing his roots to Odessa, and his adventures                                                                           Cantor Smolash & Rabbi Bennett as the gates of your
    through far-off lands in search of fragments of the                                                                            soul opens and your true self is revealed. See how
   scattered tribe. Frank is author of A Travel Guide to                                                                           Kabbalah impacts the inner lights of hope and passions
  Jewish Europe, The Scattered Tribe, and Klara’s War.
                                                                                                                                   as your inspiration comes alive. Call 248-205-2557 or
              COST: $7 MEMBERS WITH RESERVATION                                                                                    visit JLearn.online to register today!
        $10 NONMEMBERS AND WALK-INS (INCLUDES LUNCH)
                                                                                                                                   MEDITATION WORKSHOP W/ RABBI LAIBL WOLF
             Register online at temple-israel.org/ask
                                                                                                                                   Wednesday, November 20 • 7:30 pm
    For more information contact the Education Office at
         248-661-5725 or lkaplan@temple-israel.org.                                                                                ADULT CREATIVE ART WORKSHOPS – HANDS ON
                    This adult education program is supported by the                                                               ART WITH JANE!
                            Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund.
                                                                                                                                   Thursdays • 1 - 2:30 pm
                                                                                                                                   Nov. 21 – Artist Focus: Marc Chagall. Project: Plexi
                                                                                                         Save the date for our     “Stained Glass Window” with Graphic Elements
                                                                                                         next ASK program on
                                                                                                                                   Dec. 12 – Artist Focus: Josef Albers. Project: Josef
                                                                                                         Monday, December 16th
                                                                                                         An Orthodox Rabbi walks   Albers Inspired Color Study Modern Graphic Wall Art
                                                                                                         into a Madrassa
                                                                                                         details
    MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019 • 12–1:30 PM
      Join Sam Englender as he shares his story studying Arabic at Zaytuna
   College, America’s only Muslim liberal arts school, and asks questions such
   as: What is the purpose of interfaith engagement? What fears and worries
  stop us from engaging with other religions and groups? Should we visit more
   mosques and churches? How does interfaith engagement change us all?
   COST: $7 MEMBERS WITH RESERVATION/$10 NONMEMBERS AND WALK-INS (INCLUDES LUNCH)
                 Register online at temple-israel.org/ask. For more information,
            contact the Education Office at 248-661-5725 or lkaplan@temple-israel.org.
           This adult education program is supported by the Iwrey Family Special Needs Fund.
                                                                                                  3906

                         AN ORTHODOX RABBI WALKS INTO A MADRASSA
     To RSVP, complete this form and return with your check payable to Temple Israel by Wednesday,
     December 11, 2019. Send to: Temple Israel • 5725 Walnut Lake Road • West Bloomfield, MI 48323

   Name: ___________________________________________________________________

   Address: _________________________________________________________________

   Phone: ___________________________________________________________________

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   E-mail: ___________________________________________________________________

   Number attending: _______________________________________________________

   Total amount enclosed: $ ____________________________________________
         For more information contact Lisa Kaplan at 248-661-5725 or lkaplan@temple-israel.org.
Join the fun with Jane Alkon, creating beautiful
handcrafted pieces inspired by Jewish artists and
themes. Jane will take you step by step through the
creative process as you discover your inner artist.
Think you’re not creative? Then these workshops are
perfect for you! You’re guaranteed to come away with a
wonderful piece that will surely amaze you. Cost is $7/
Member per class; $10/Non-member per class. RSVP
online at temple-israel.org/art.

MOROCCAN MISSION LECTURE SERIES
Thursdays • 7 - 8 pm
Nov. 21 – The Sephardic Mystique
Feb. 13 – Modern Debates and Controversies
Howard Lupovitch, PhD will explore the rich history of
Sephardic Jewry and take us on a journey through the
heritage, culture, and mystery of Morocco. Professor
Lupovitch is Director of the Cohn Haddow Center
for Judaic Studies at Wayne State University. Open
to Temple Israel Moroccan Mission travelers and the
broader community. RSVP online at temple-israel.org/
Morocco.

ASK: AN ORTHODOX RABBI WALKS INTO A                         with Australia’s   RABBI LAIBL WOLF.
MADRASSA
Monday, December 16 • 12 - 1:30 pm                              Wednesday, November 20
Join Sam Englender as he shares his story studying Arabic                7:30 pm      Temple Israel
at Zaytuna College, America’s only Muslim liberal arts
school, and asks questions such as: What is the purpose                                  Learn the ancient
of interfaith engagement? What fears and worries stop                                    Jewish system of
                                                                                           meditation to
us from engaging with other religions and groups?
                                                                                          integrate body,
Should we visit more mosques and churches? How does                                      mind and soul and
inter-faith engagement change us all? $7 members with                                    generate inner joy.
reservations, $10 nonmembers and walk-ins, includes                                 Rabbi Laibl Wolf is Dean of the
lunch. Sponsored by the Iwrey Family Special Needs                                  Spiritgrow Centere in Australia,
                                                                                      and teaches Kabbalah and
Fund. Register online at temple-israel.org/ask.
                                                                                     meditation across the globe.
                                                                                   Open to all levels. Free admission,
                                                                                       no registration required.

                                                                                     Contact Maya at 248-661-5700 or
                                                                                    maya@temple-israel.org for questions.

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THE AUDREY & WILLIAM FARBER ENDOWMENT FUND FOR THE

 SUSAN & RABBI HAROLD LOSS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

MEET, GREET & EAT                                   In Review: Shabbat for Tots – Sukkah Decorating! Young
                                                families enjoyed a special Shabbat for Tots Sukkah Decorating
                                                Party complete with breakfast, crafts, and of course, shaking the
                                                lulav in the sukkah with our clergy during a high energy shabbat
                                                service!

                                                  KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE
                                                Tuesday, November 12 • 5:30 pm

                                                PARENT CONNECTION
                                                Wednesday, November 13 • 9:15 am

 OPEN HOUSE
Check out the BEST Kindergarten in the area!
                                                NO SCHOOL - EARLY CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE
                                                Thursday, November 14, 2019

                                                NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
      TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12                      Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29

          5:30 - 6:30 PM                        SAVE THE DATES:
                                                CHANUKAH MAGIC MOMENTS
 For prospective families with children         Friday, December 20 • 9 - 11:30 am
    beginning Kindergarten for the
                                                                                          C MOME
                                                (during regular school hours)
        2020-2021 school year.                  Please join your child for a
                                                                                     G   I
                                                                                                             NT
                                                                                     MA

                                                magical Chanukah
      For questions or to RSVP, contact the
                                                                                                               S

           ECC office at248-661-5750.
                                                celebration. Participate
                                                in Chanukah activities.
                                                Every child must have               ar     a special time
                                                                                                              s
                                                                                          P

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                                                                                       en          for              n
                                                an adult with them.                       t/C                    er
                                                                                              h il d T o g e t h
                                                *Special friends are welcome
                                                to attend in lieu of a parent, and everyone is welcome.
                                                Questions? Contact the ECC office at 248-661-5750.

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Sunday November 24
11:00 AM                AT TEMPLE ISRAEL

 Eric is a singer/songwriter from
 Austin, TX. His music is based in
 fresh, honest lyrics & melodies
 that will make you smile.

 Be awesome. Give a listen.
 Free & open to everyone.

 Questions? Contact Maya
 at maya@temple-israel.org
 or call 248-661-5700.

 Supported by the Appel
 Family Concert Fund

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MUSIC AT TEMPLE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 4:00 PM
 Fresh from their Grand Prize-winning international
  competition season, Temple Israel welcomes the
  Callisto Quartet—four dedicated and passionate
   musicians who share a love of chamber music—
  violinists Paul Aguilar and Rachel Stenzel, violist
       Eva Kennedy and cellist Hannah Moses.

 The group were top prize winners at the 2019 Bordeaux
     International String Quartet Competition and 2018
 Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition,
grand prize winner at the 2018 Fischoff National Chamber     WHAT: Temple Israel’s next album of Kabbalat
 Music Competition and one of ten quartets in the world      Shabbat music, With One Breath, is ready for release.
selected to compete in the 2019 Banff International String
                   Quartet Competition.                      WHEN: On Monday, November 18th all music will
                                                             be available on Temple’s website, as well as Spotify,
          Open to the community at no charge.
                                                             iTunes, or wherever you listen to music. Then join us on
               See you at the Schmier!
                                                             Friday, November 22nd for a service celebrating the
         Presented by the Regene & Leslie Schmier            new album. Free CDs will be available after the service.
             Concert Series Endowment Fund

                       For questions,
                                                             WHY: We have added so many wonderful new
           contact Stephanie@temple-israel.org               melodies at Kabbalat Shabbat since our first recording,
                     or 248-661-5700.                        Kavanat Haruach. So enjoy the updated, joyful sound of
                                                             Shabbat at Temple Israel.

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WHO: Our new Shabbat record was produced by                  We thank Sarah Gottlieb, as we remember also the
Gemini and Canadian Screen Award winning composer            generosity of her husband Harold z”l Gottlieb, who
Ari Posner across three cities: Detroit, Toronto and Tel     together made this amazing album possible in memory
Aviv. Some of the most gifted musicians and producers        of their beloved son, Stephen.
from these three bustling music scenes have come
                                                             We hope this project will be a treasured part of
together to create an album that is a true labor of love.
                                                             Temple’s story, helping new members learn our
Along with our own beloved music team Cantor Smolash,        melodies, inspiring families at special times, or just
Cantor Michaels, Rabbi Lader, and Soloist Trivax, our        keeping you company in the car until we see you again
new Artist in Residence, Jacob Kraus also makes an           on Friday night.
appearance. We also have features from Hezi Yakov - the
                                                             To download the album: temple-israel.org/album
top darbuka player in Israel, Sonia Lee on violin, our own
Shawn McDonald on piano and many more.                       See everyone on Friday, November 22nd at 7:30 pm!

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THE ROBERT SOSNICK FAMILY LIFE CENTER
 SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMMING:                                  MS PATH SUPPORT GROUP
 For more information on any of these Support Groups            Thursday, November 14 • 7 pm
 and programs or to RSVP, contact Kate Boman at 248-            The MS PATH (Positive Attitude Toward Health) meets
 661-5700 or kate@temple-israel.org.
                                                                on the second and fourth Thursday of every month in
 ADULT HEALTH & FITNESS                                         Classroom 11. This group is designed for those with
 Wednesday, November 6, 13, 20 & 27 • 3 pm                      MS as well as family members and/or caregivers. For
 Adult Health and Fitness is a program that will focus on       questions, call Ronna Heller at 248-737-2328 or 248-330-
 improving balance, mobility, coordination, flexibility and     4632 or email rhlbox@me.com.
 overall wellness through a structured low impact exercise
 program performed from both seated and standing                CAMP GEORGE SHABBAT DINNER & REUNION
 positions. $5 per class. Class led by NSCA certified trainer   Friday, November 15 • 6 pm
 Matt Leonard. The class will run for a one-hour session        Come and reunite with your
                                                                                                       Pr o s p e c
                                                                                                                    t iv
 starting with a warm up and finishing with a cool down         Camp George friends and see               families e
 stretch. We encourage you to wear athletic clothing and        Jeff Rose. Bring any of your            we l c o m
                                                                                                                    e!
 shoes. *Requirements for the program is a Doctor’s note        friends that might want to share
 stating that you can participate in low impact exercise.       in this one of a kind summer
 Register online at temple-israel.org/fitness-m or contact      experience! Dinner is $15 per adult and $7 per child
 Kate at 248-661-5700.                                          4-12 years of age. Children under 4 are free. Services
                                                                will follow our beautiful Shabbat dinner. Please RSVP
 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
                                                                for dinner at temple-israel.org/CampGeorgeDinner.
 Thursday, November 7 & 21 • 10 - 11 am
 When helping you is hurting me…Taking care of
 someone else as well as taking care of you? Give
 yourself respite – join facilitator Jodie Jacobs, LMSW,
 in a supportive environment. Sharing one’s experience
 within a group setting enables caregivers to recognize
 the commonality of their experience while also defining
 the uniqueness of their situation.

 DROP-IN BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP
 Thursday, Nov. 14 & Tuesday, Nov. 26 • 7 - 8:30 pm
 Diane Levy-Rubinstein, LMSW Facilitator
 After the death of a loved one, there are so many
                                                                GRIEF AND LOSS YOGA
 thoughts, feelings and experiences to deal with.
                                                                Tuesday, November 19 & December 17 • 6 pm
 Accepting the death of a loved one requires one to
                                                                Working through grief and loss with yoga, breath and
 fully experience their grief. All sessions are open to the
                                                                meditation. A therapeutic way to grieve any type of loss,
 community and are free of charge. Please call Temple
                                                                this class provides support in a healing environment.
 to verify dates as they do change.
                                                                Open to the community at no charge. Led by Gayle
 AA - ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS                                      Goodman, 200 RYT Level I Kundalina Yoga Certified
 Thursday, November 7, 14 & 21 • 8 - 9:15 pm                    Teacher. Bring a yoga mat, and a small towel or pillow for
 Open to individuals who have a desire to stop using            seated meditation, and dress comfortably.
 alcohol and/or other substances. Meeting utilizes the          Must RSVP by the Thursday prior to each date. Register
 AA 12-Step Program.                                            online at temple-israel.org/Yoga.

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Thank you to all who participated in Kever Avot “The Mitzvah of a Lifetime!”
Our 22nd annual Kever Avot on Sunday September 22, 2019 was terrific! Well over 125 volunteers and 70 senior adults
participated in this “mitzvah of a lifetime.” We would like to thank all of our fantastic volunteers and chase car drivers
for this wonderful act of kindness. This year we were pleased to have our Quest students join us at Hebrew Memorial
Cemetery. They were very helpful and what a breath of fresh air to have these students involved. We send a special
“Todah Rabah” to our Co-Chairs Marc Siegler and Norm Samson. Many thanks to our fabulous and dedicated bus
captains: Jeff Aleman, Debbie Binder, Natalie & Sid Blatnikoff, Barry Feldman, Linda “Lou” Goldman, Sheila Grinter,
Jodie Jacobs, Brad Klein, Melissa Roberts, Joey Roberts, Karen Rubenfire, Barb & Norm Samson, Julie Shiffman, Marc
Siegler, Karen Singer, Ilene Techner, Chad Techner, Janice & Arnie Tracht & Amy Weiner and for the outstanding job
they did! These bus captains are fabulous, keep coming back and we love and thank them! We could not do it without
them!! We send a warm hearted thank you to Jewish Senior Life for continuing to provide our seniors with lunch and to
thank Breath of Spring florist for donating hundreds of flowers for our special day and for continuing to participate in
this Mitzvah of a Lifetime. This program would not be possible without the continued love & support of David & Ilene
Techner, Chad Techner and Josh Tobias from The Ira Kaufman Chapel. We send them our heartfelt thanks.
L’Shalom, Kari K. Provizer, LMSW, ACSW.

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LIBRARIES & MEDIA CENTER
                                                            For questions on any of these events, contact Lauren Marcus
                                                            Johnson at ljohnson@temple-israel.org or 248-661-5700.

                                                            ADULT PROGRAMMING
                                                            AUTHOR EVENT - BOOK CLUB NIGHT
                                                                                 Monday, November 4 • 6:30 pm at
Thursday, November 14 • 6:30 pm                                                  The Jewish Community Center of
Young adult women (ages 20s-40s)                                                 Metropolitan Detroit
and their mothers (aunts, grandmothers, sisters, and                             Temple Israel Weinberg Family
friends are welcome too!) will enjoy an evening of                               Library is co-sponsoring the 68th
delicious food, great wine and inspiring discussion over    Annual Jewish Book Fair Book Club Night with Jennifer
the book Washing the Dead by Michelle Brafman,              Cody Epstein, author of Wunderland. 6:30 pm: Light
facilitated by Rabbi Marla Hornsten. $18/person, includes   Dinner, 7:30 pm: Author Talk, Cost is $23 - $45. Register
dinner, wine and dessert. Register online at temple-        online at theberman.org.
israel.org/mdbook by Monday, November 11th.
                                                            SAVE THE DATES:
                                                            DINNER AND A MOVIE SERIES
                                                            The Weinberg Family Library and Sisterhood of Temple
                                                            Israel are excited to present this film discussion series.
  ti                                                        Join our clergy and expert facilitators for dinner, movie
                                                            and discussion on the following Thursdays: January 16,
 A D UL T                                                   January 30, February 6, February 20, March 5 & March 19.

 bookclubs
                                                            More information to follow.

                                                            CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Monday, November 18 • 9:45 am                               PIZZA & PAGES
Tuesday, November 19 • 6:30 pm                              Sundays • 12 - 2 pm
The season will continue with a discussion of the book,     Nov 10, Dec 15, Jan 26,
Eternal Life by Dara Horn, facilitated by Dalia Shaham.     Feb 9 & Mar 15
Participants are encouraged to read the selected            Join Librarian Lauren
book prior to the meeting. Copies of the books are          Marcus Johnson and 2nd Grade Teacher Anita Hack in the
available from the Weinberg Family Library and from         Hodari Family Children’s Library for stories, crafts, games,
local public libraries and booksellers. All are welcome!    and fun! All 1st - 4th Grade booklovers are invited to
Registration is required. Cost is $16/per session and       participate. If you love pizza, books, and spending time
includes breakfast (Monday)/dinner (Tuesday). RSVP          in the Library then you’ll love this program! A pizza lunch
online at temple-israel.org/bookclub by Thursday,           will be served, $7/person payable at the meeting, or $30/
November 14th. Save the date for the next                   person for the series. Students do not need to attend all
TI Adult Bookclub: December 16/17 – The Family              of the meetings to participate. Reservations are required
Tabor by Cherise Wolas, facilitated by Jaqueline Fox        by the Thursday before each date. Register online at
                                                            temple-israel.org/pizzapages. Supported by the Phyllis
                                                            Hellman Children’s Literature Fund.

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CHANUKAH SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
Sunday, Dec 8 - Wednesday, Dec 11 • 12 - 2 pm
The Chanukah Scholastic Temple Israel Book Fair
will include lots of special events and activities. Plus

                                                                                     ON
hundreds of new Jewish books and other unique
Chanukah merchandise for readers of all ages will be

                                                             BOOKS
for sale in the Temple Atrium! Contact Lauren Marcus
Johnson for more information and to volunteer.

IREAD - RELIGIOUS SCHOOL READING PROGRAMS
Participating in the Tyner Religious School/Hodari
Family Children’s Library Reading Programs is a great
way to enrich family life while reading Jewish books with
your 1st-3rd grade children. In coordination with the
iConnect weekly themes, take the iRead Challenge:                         ATTENTION 4TH – 6TH GRADERS
1ST GRADE READING STARS:                                                  Join Librarian Lauren Marcus
All 1st Grade families are encouraged to be READING                       Johnson and Religious School
STARS by reading 6 Jewish books during the school                           Teacher Anita Hack in the
year and completing 6 READING STAR forms.                                    Hodari Family Children’s
2ND GRADE SIFRIYA SOCIETY:                                                       Library for stories,
The 2nd Grade Sifriya (Library) Society is a reading club                           food and fun!
to encourage students to read Jewish books throughout
                                                               We will cook, bake and make wonderful
the school year. All 2nd Graders who read 6 Jewish books
                                                                  treats while hearing and telling
and complete 6 SEFER (Book) REPORTS will receive a
                                                                   the stories from our tradition.
special prize on the last day of Religious School.

                                                            SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17
3RD GRADE BINGO BONANZA:
All 3rd Grade students are encouraged to play the 3RD
GRADE BINGO BONANZA by reading at least 5 Jewish
books during the school year and completing a BINGO                           12 – 2 PM
card. Your teacher will keep your BINGO card at school,
                                                            Bagels and cream cheese will be served on arrival,
but you can also keep track of your progress at home (see
                                                               along with all the festive foods we’ll create!
Lauren in the Media Center for an extra BINGO card).
                                                                   $10 per person (Payable at the meeting)
CALLING ALL LIBRARY BOOKS                                              Reservations are required.
If you or your children have any outstanding library                         Contact Lauren Marcus Johnson
books from the Temple Libraries, please return them                             at lauren@temple-israel.org
ASAP! As the school year begins, we are trying to get                                 or 248-661-5700.
all of our records in order so that you can continue            Funded by Helen M. Pickett Children’s Reading Fund.
check out books during the new school year. Thanks so
much for reading!

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AFFILIATES - SISTERHOOD
                                                       DON’T FORGET TO PAY YOUR
                                                          SISTERHOOD DUES!
                                                      WWW.TEMPLE-ISRAEL.ORG/SISTERHOOD

                                                   SISTERHOOD GIFT SHOP - ONE STOP SHOPPING!

                                    the
                                                                           Our volunteers are eager to
                                                                           help as you shop our amazing
                                                                           selection of gift items &

                         HOLIDAYS                                          Judaica. New merchandise
                                                                           arriving daily to enhance

                        ARE COMING                 and enrich your holidays and special celebrations.
                                                   November Special: 30% off Menorahs (excludes
                                                   special orders). Hours: Sundays 9:30-12 pm (religious
                                                   school days), Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 pm
                                                   (special appointments available, please contact one
                                                   of our helpful gift shop chairs for assistance). Call or
                                                   text: Debbie E. at 248-496-4525, Debbie F. at 248-227-
     Thursday, November 21                         2146 or Mary Lou at 248-875-1595.
        10 am – 2 pm • Henry Ford
        West Bloomfield Hospital                   CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
                                                   JEWISH BOOK FAIR
Learn simple tips and techniques to make           Tuesday, November 5 • 3 pm
 the holidays less stressful! Please bring a       Please join us at the Jewish Book Fair as Sisterhood
  healthy recipe to share. Enjoy a healthy         sponsors Barbara Ostfeld, author of Catbird.
holiday cooking demonstration and more!            GENERAL BOARD MEETING
                                                   Wednesday, November 6, December 4 • 10 am
     Cost: $18/Members, $25/Non-member
         Light breakfast & lunch included.         CHAI MITZVAH
                                                   Tuesday, November 19, December 17 • 10 am
Register at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood
                                                   JVS LUNCHEON
        Questions? Contact Shellie Achtman at      Tuesday, November 19 • 12 pm
  shellietisisterhood@gmail.com or 248-505-6497.   To volunteer, contact Gail Katz: gailkatz@comcast.net

                                                   NURSING HOME BINGO AT FLEISCHMAN
                                                   Wednesday, November 20 • 2 pm

                                                     WOMEN’S WELLNESS DAY
                                                   Thursday, November 21 at Henry Ford Hospital

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WINTER POP UP BOUTIQUES
Wednesday, December 11 • 10 am - 3:30 pm

                                                            Winter
ROAD TRIP TO CREATIVE ARTS STUDIO
Thursday, December 12 • 1:30-3:30 pm & 6:30-8:30 pm
at Creative Arts Studio (114 W 4th St, Royal Oak)
Join us for a fun time as we paint Judaica items
in time for the holidays! Cost: Members $15 +                    POP
                                                                  UP
cost of item you paint. Non-Members $20 + cost
of item you paint. Price includes, snacks, wine &
painting materials. Must register by December
2nd to attend. RSVP online at temple-israel.org/              DECEMBER 11, 2019
sisterhood. Questions? Contact Shellie Achtman at
                                                            WEDNESDAY•10 AM – 3:30 PM•TEMPLE ISRAEL
shellietisisterhood@gmail.com or 248-505-6497

SISTERHOOD SOS DINNER
Thursday, December 19                                                      J o in S ist er ho o d
                                                                     f o r a d a y o f sho p p i ng!
SISTERHOOD BINGO BASH
Thursday, January 9 • 6 pm doors open, 6:45 pm
(optional) early bird game, 7 pm 1st general game
Bingo cost is $30/person in advance, $36/person at the
door (Includes 6 cards good for all general games &
light munchies, additional cards & supplies available for
                                                               Po p U p B o u t iq u es w it h a l a r ge
purchase). Open to the community, must be 18 years of
                                                            va r ie t y o f vend o rs t o a cc o mmo d a t e
age to play. Dinner cost is $15/person in advance, $18/
                                                                   ever yo ne o n yo u r g i f t l i st !
person at the door (dinner begins at 6 pm). RSVP online
at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood.
                                                            Light snacks and refreshments will be available.
A YEAR OF FLOWERS!                                            For more information, contact Andi Weiss at
You will help brighten someone’s day by participating in                weissand50@gmail.com
this Year of Flowers fundraiser! For only $35 (one-time
charge), they will be able to pick up a fresh-cut bouquet
or potted plant once a month for a year! Once you
place your order you will be mailed a Certificate that
will allow you to go to any English Gardens
location and pick up your flowers. Packages
are available all year round. 12 months of
flowers from the month you start. Place your
order at temple-israel.org/Sisterhood or contact
Debbie Levin at 248-514-9769.

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AFFILIATES - BROTHERHOOD

 Fundraiser in support of:                                                Fundraiser in support of:

 Feed Yourself & Feed the Homeless                                        Feed Yourself & Feed the Homeless
 with Temple Israel Brotherhood                                           with Temple Israel Brotherhood
 Date: November 7th & November 24th, 2019                                 Date: November 7th & November 24th, 2019
 From: Thursday & Sunday - (All Hours of Operation)                       From:
                                                                            THE Thursday
                                                                                2019-2020& Sunday
                                                                                           TEMPLE - (All HoursBROTHERHOOD
                                                                                                     ISRAEL    of Operation)
                                                                            USHER CORP
Participating location:                                                   Participating
                                                                             Come tolocation:
                                                                                        Temple        Israel on Shabbat, High Holidays, or
                                                                             for other programs and see the smiling faces of our
Hunter’s Square-Farmington        248-737-5912                            Hunter’s Square-Farmington                  248-737-5912
31005 Orchard Lake Rd., Ste. C Farmington Hills, MI 48334                    ushers.
                                                                          31005   OrchardDo Lake
                                                                                              you have     time
                                                                                                   Rd., Ste.      to give on Hills,
                                                                                                              C Farmington      a Friday night
                                                                                                                                      MI 48334
                                                                             or Saturday morning? We are looking for some fresh
For parties of 8 or more a call ahead is suggested! Thank you.            For parties of 8 or more a call ahead is suggested! Thank you.
                                                                             smiling faces to greet our congregants and guests. We
                                                                             also need ushers for other services and special events –
                                                                             whatever works for you! For more information, contact
                                                                             Art Dubin at countryart@comcast.net, or Marc Roland at
                                                                             miroland@comacst.net.

                                                                 2020 Entertainment Book
                                                                           ONLY $30!
                                                                 To purchase your book, contact Art Dubin at
                                                                  countryart@comcast.net or 248-931-1509

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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS
B’NAI MITZVAH                                               Saturday, November 2 • 10:30 am Sanctuary Service
                                                            Parker Zeke Levin, son of Emily and Peter Levin;
Torah Portion: Noach                                                   grandchild of Ingrid and Sidney Grossberg
Friday, November 1 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service                            and Marilyn and Marty Levin. Parker
Allie Jane Applebaum, daughter of Dr. Jennifer Kaplan                  attends Birmingham Covington School.
             and Ronald Applebaum; grandchild of                       His interests include any kind of sports,
             Susan and Dr. Danny Kaplan and Lorraine                   especially baseball and basketball. For his
             and Howard Applebaum. She is a student                    mitzvah project, he volunteered at Miracle
             at Norup International School. Her             League of Michigan baseball games.
             interests include competitive gymnastics
                                                            Saturday, November 2 • 11 am Chapel Service
             and spending her summers at Camp
                                                            A.J. Sparago, son of Amy and Evan Sparago;
Walden. For her mitzvah project, Allie volunteered with
                                                                          grandchild of Sharon and Richard Maddin,
the Michigan Parkinson Foundation at their annual
                                                                          Carol and Michael Corman and the late
fundraiser. She was the captain of Team Lorraine which
                                                                          Mildred and Martin Sparago. He is a
participated in the event and raised $3800 for this
                                                                          student at Hillel Day School. A.J. enjoys
organization. Additionally, Allie volunteered at the
                                                                          playing tennis at Detroit Tennis and Squash
Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.
                                                                          Club and taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Ture
Samantha Rose Pollack, daughter of Nicole and               Martial Arts. He found volunteering at the Temple Israel
             Jimmy Pollack; grandchild of Rodela and        Free Fresh Food Pantry very rewarding. Other mitzvah
             Dr. David Kaplan, Brenda Kaplan and            projects included volunteering at the True Martial Arts
             Joanna and Robert Pollack. Samantha is         Dodge Park Community Service Clean Up event and
             a student at West Hills Middle School. Her     the Temple Israel Labor Day Picnic.
             hobbies and interests include tennis, figure
                                                            Torah Portion: Lech L’cha
             skating, music, cooking and attending
                                                            Friday, November 8 • 8 pm Sanctuary Service
Camp Tanuga. As part of her mitzvah project she
sewed and created “inspirational pillows”, colorful         Ryan Jonah Michaels, son of Jenny and Eric Michaels;
pillows with a motivational message, for pediatric                      grandchild of Sheri and the late Dr. William
patients at Beaumont Children’s Hospital. In addition,                  Michaels and Jessica and Stanton Walker.
she volunteered at Orchards Children’s Services and                     He is a student at Cranbrook Middle
Friendship Circle.                                                      School for Boys. Ryan is passionate about
                                                                        tennis, movies and Camp Walden. As part
Saturday, November 2 • 10:30 am Sanctuary Service                       of his mitzvah project, he collected toys to
Mina Zoe Levin, daughter of Emily and Peter Levin;          donate to local children’s charities and volunteered at
             grandchild of Ingrid and Sidney Grossberg      the Temple Israel Free Fresh Food Pantry. In addition,
             and Marilyn and Marty Levin. Mina is a         Ryan volunteered as a ball boy for the George Orley
             student at Birmingham Covington School.        Mental Wellness Initiative 10-Ball fundraiser which
             She is an avid dancer and enjoys all types     helped to support the Wolverine Support Network, a
             of dance. As part of her most rewarding        student peer-to-peer mental health support group.
             mitzvah project, Mina volunteered and
raised funds for Save The Turtles.

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