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November 2010 / Cheshvan - Tevet 5771
Solel - Defying the National Trend
At a time when polls and
to Solel’s culture of lifelong learning - within the walls of our
temple, and collaboratively in the greater community.
surveys report a dramatic decline of religious
III. Israel and Interfaith Hunger: As we offer Solel members
literacy and religious affiliation in American
of all ages the opportunity to have a primary experience with
life (see Pew Forum on Religion in Public Life),
Israel through congregational trips and other Israel programs,
I have anecdotal evidence to the contrary.
people are enthusiastically stepping forward. As we deepen our
Temple Solel is a growing congregation. The
connection with Israel, we too are identifying common, shared
significance of our growth is in the motivation
values and goals with our brothers and sisters in the interfaith
not the numbers. There is a hunger for Jews to
community. Jews have a hunger to connect our prayers and
be a part of a congregational community for many reasons. In
learning with making a difference in the world.
these limited words, I’m going to focus on three reasons.
In their recent book, American Grace: How Religion Divides and
I. Spiritual Hunger: Come to a Shabbat service at Temple Solel
Unites Us, authors Robert Putnam and David Campbell articulate
(either Friday night or Saturday morning) and you’ll experience
the thread that ties together the many doors through which
a sanctuary full of ruach/spirit. It may be the words of a certain
people are looking to be spiritually and religiously nourished:
prayer that are just what we need; a melody that helps peel
community. Human contact, in an ever more fragmented
away the layers and caress our soul; a sermon that helps us step
world, is necessary to feed the mind and soul. Solel’s mission
back and see the world anew; a moment of silence that centers
statement reflects Putnam and Campbell’s thesis: “…to be a
us.
vibrant, inclusive and engaged Reform community, grounded in
relationships and deeds, and elevated by Shabbat and Torah.”
II. Intellectual Hunger: As we raise the bar of Jewish learning, at
all levels, we are seeing a clear vote of support from our children
Let’s keep living it!
and our adults who want to stretch. People are responding
Rabbi Linder
Solel Went Wild at the Phoenix Zoo
The mission
of Temple
Solel is to
be a vibrant,
inclusive and
engaged
Reform
community,
grounded in
relationships
and deeds,
and elevated
by Shabbat
and Torah. N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 / C h e s h v a n - Te v e t 5 7 7 1
Service Schedule Andrew Fisher, son of Jana and Bruce Fisher, will become a
bar mitzvah on November 6, 2010 at 10:30 am. Andrew attends Madison
Friday, November 5, 2010 Meadows Middle School and enjoys baseball, video games, sports and
Shabbat Service 8:00 pm swimming. For his mitzvah project, Andrew packed food bags at St.
An oneg will follow the service Mary’s Food Bank to help feed the homeless.
at 9:00 pm. Anniversaries will be
announced. Veteran’s Shabbat.
Saturday, November 6, 2010 Daniel Sarna, son of Deborah and Mark Sarna and brother of
Tot Shabbat 9:00 am Michael, will become a bar mitzvah on November 13, 2010, at 10:30 am.
Torah Study 9:00 am Daniel is an eighth grader at Explorer Middle School and is active in National
Shabbat Morning Service Junior Honor Society and Student Council. Last year Daniel was selected to
10:30 am attend and participated in the People to People World Leadership Forum
During the service Andrew in Washington, D.C. He enjoys traveling, baseball, cooking and reading.
Fisher will be called to the Torah For his mitzvah project Daniel is collecting books for “Kids Need to Read,” a non-profit
as a Bar Mitzvah. organization that provides books to school libraries of underprivileged children nation-wide.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Shabbat Service 6:00 pm
An oneg will precede the service
Jakob Bookspan, son of Jennifer and Neal Bookspan, will
become a bar mitzvah on November 20, 2010 at 10:30 am. Jakob attends
at 5:30 pm. The choir will Villa Montessori and enjoys playing guitar, basketball, skateboarding and
perform during the service. It is reading. For his mitzvah project Jakob worked with UMOM/New Day Center
National Donor Shabbat. – Homeless Shelter, volunteering to read to children, provide snacks, serve
meals and help in their winter coat drive.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Torah Study 9:00 am
Shabbat Morning Service
10:30 am
During the service Daniel Sarna
Talia Malalai Khan, daughter of Lisa and Ali Khan, will become
a bat mitzvah on November 27, 2010 at 10:30 am. Talia attends Pardes Jewish
will be called to the Torah as a Day School and enjoys singing, musical theatre, dance, acting and more
Bar Mitzvah. singing. For her mitzvah project Talia sang for residents at retirement homes
and assisted living communities.
Friday, November 19, 2010
Shabbat Service 6:00 pm
An oneg will precede the
service at 5:30 pm. Third Grade NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Shabbat. Brad and Elizabeth Altman................ 16 yrs Fred and Betsy Lawful....................... 19 yrs
Harvey and Sandy Belfer................... 46 yrs Jeremy and Elisabeth Lee.................. 14 yrs
Saturday, November 20, 2010 Gary and Wendy Birnbaum............... 27 yrs Milt and Jeri Lipsman........................ 61 yrs
Torah Study 9:00 am Rick and Laura Bistrow...................... 25 yrs Steve and Lauren Mishlove................ 22 yrs
Shabbat Morning Service Robert and Jo Ann Burgess............... 18 yrs Bob Morris and Fran Garner................ 2 yrs
10:30 am Spencer and Margie Cashdan........... 13 yrs Michael and Bea Novitch................... 20 yrs
During the service Jakob Charles and Eva Chugerman............. 20 yrs Joseph and Carole Nowak................. 26 yrs
Bookspan will be called to the Irv and Bunny Cohen........................ 39 yrs Randy Nussbaum and Polly Morris..... 26 yrs
Andy and Robin Erlich....................... 31 yrs Steve and Karen Owens.................... 22 yrs
Torah as a Bar Mitzvah. Joe Freeman and Carolyn Rauch....... 17 yrs Jose and Gloria Pienknagura............. 26 yrs
Holly Hendin and Jim Cassandro....... 10 yrs Jim and Sheryl Rednor....................... 21 yrs
Friday, November 26, 2010 Jeff Horwitz and Suzanne Sorof......... 6 yrs. David and Marilyn Reinherz............... 40 yrs
Shabbat Service 6:00 pm Galen and Elana Hostetter................ 16 yrs Michael and Judy Schaffert............... 25 yrs
An oneg will precede the service Robert and Amy Joffe....................... 21 yrs Aaron and Paula Sherman................. 59 yrs
at 5:30 pm. David and Lauren Kay......................... 6 yrs Alan and Nancy Siegel ..................... 20 yrs
Michael and Susan Kelley.................. 15 yrs Rob and Ann Wallack....................... 27 yrs
Saturday, November 27, 2010 Rick and Sharon Keller...................... 43 yrs Harvey and Barbara Wasserman.......... 8 yrs
Torah Study 9:00 am Maury and Julie Kessler..................... 13 yrs Steve and Emily Whitwell.................. 17 yrs
Stuart and Debbie Lanson................. 31 yrs
Shabbat Morning Service
10:30 am
During the service Talia Khan
will be called to the Torah as a
Bat Mitzvah. MAZAL TOV BIRTHS
Mazal Tov to Si Eisenberg for being • Myla Arin Stone – daughter
one of three finalists in the Volunteer of Jodi and Adam Stone
Spirit category of The Heart of • Matthew Benjamin Becker -
Business Awards of the Phoenix son of Maxine and Josh
Business Journal. The winner will be Becker
announced on November 9th.N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 / C h e s h v a n - Te v e t 5 7 7 1
Cantorial Soloist
Dear Temple Solel community
As you know, music is an important piece of lower male voices!). It is not a huge time commitment. We
our spirituality here at Temple Solel. In addition typically get together for an hour and a half on four consecutive
to the spoken prayers and responsive readings, Wednesday evenings prior to singing in a service. We are blessed
music lifts our words and moves us in ways to be accompanied by the wonderful John Massaro, founder of
that words alone cannot. If music is something the Phoenix Opera Company. It is a very warm and welcoming
that is an important part of your life, I invite group, and our focus is on inspiration and community. It is a
you to take part in some of the ways we celebrate it here at great opportunity to work together to create something special
Solel. within our temple family.
On Friday, November 12, we will feature our choir at Shabbat There are no prerequisites for participating in the choir. The
Services at 6:00 pm. This will be the first time the choir has sung ability to carry a tune and share your voice is all that is required.
together since the High Holidays. I invite you to participate in this Don’t worry if you can’t read a note of music - there are plenty
very special service. Just because the choir is singing does not of people who can support you and aid you in learning any new
imply that our regular community singing is not encouraged. On material. In any case, I look forward to seeing you soon and
the contrary! There are simply more voices to add to the ruach sharing some moments of prayer and inspiration.
(spirit) and beauty of our services. And if the choir inspires you, In Song,
then please come and talk with me about being a part of it. We Todd
are always looking for new voices to add to our group (especially
NEW MEMBERS
• Daniel Syllaba & Brandy Hotchner and sons, • Rob & Shlomit Gruber & sons, Eli & Isaiah
Hayden & Holden • Brian & Sandy Singer & son Matthew
• Tara Grauer & children Mason, Riley & Presley • Joseph & Carole Nowak & children, Joshua & Rachael
• Harriet & Gil Rosen • Adam & Beth Benkel & sons, Harrison, Spencer & Jonah
• Ryan & Joanna Garrison & sons, Joshua & Noah • Steven & Karen Pine & children, Kendall & Spencer
• Quentin & Lori Travis & children, Micah, Summer, Sky, • Robert & Ellen Wallace
Samuel & Soleil • Lindsey Wallace
• Andrew & Jennifer Karr & children, Lauren & Ryan • Frank & Rae Rader & daughter Emily
• Jonathon & Leslie Hess & daughter Rachel • Shawn & Kimberly Lustig & children Liam, Aliyah &
• Herb & Judy Gold & daughter Taylor Campbell
• Steve & Nanci Fisher & son Michael • Drew & Robyn Friedman & children, Alec, Jared & Emilie
• Ellie Abraham & Jermaine Williams & daughter, Mya • Andrew and Kim Brotsky
• Lisa Kimmel • Joan Heller
• Jason & Nancy Singer & children, Jacob & Kayla • Jason Kolber & Elissa Katz & daughter Drew N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 / C h e s h v a n - Te v e t 5 7 7 1
The Solel Preschool
A day in the life of a Solel
Preschooler involves things like storytime implemented during our preschool day.
with Miss Lori and Mr. Paul, Judaica with I have the good fortune of working
Jackie, Stretch-N-Grow, Music with Todd, with a highly qualified group of
waterplay, playground time, Shabbat, circle teachers who truly love working with
time, arts and crafts, music and movement, young children and are wonderful
pretend play, building with blocks, cars, at what they do. You can see the
housekeeping, trains, baby dolls, science impact that these teachers make on
experiments, messy play, sand tables, the children and families of The Solel
sharing, following directions, listening, Preschool by the smiles on their faces
talking, sign language and so much more. I am amazed and the growth and change we see in the children throughout
each day as I walk through the the year.
preschool and see so many hands-
on learning opportunities our Please join us on Saturday, November 6th at 9:00 am for our
teachers offer to our children. The first ever Saturday morning Tot Shabbat program. The morning
teachers carefully plan each and will consist of Shabbat songs, a story, a special snack and an art
every activity in order to provide project for all the preschool aged children. We hope to see you
experiences for all our children to then!
learn and grow each day. Some
activities focus on fine motor skills L’Shalom,
to help children develop muscle Tricia Ginis
coordination, while others focus on social skills like sharing and Director of Education
being kind. Some encourage verbal skills and communication
and yet still others focus on gross motor skills like running
and jumping and riding a bicycle. It is amazing just how much
thought goes into each and every activity that is planned and
Upcoming Dates to Remember
• Saturday, November 6th: 9:00–10:00 am Saturday
morning preschool Shabbat
• Thursday, November 11th: No School in observance of
Veterans’ Day
• Wednesday, November 17th: Chic Boutique 5:30 pm
• Wednesday, November 24th: Thanksgiving Feast/Breakfast
and Early Dismissal 1:00 pm
• Thursday and Friday, November 25th and 26th: No School
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Religious School
Our visit to The Phoenix Zoo was a huge
success! Over 250 A big Todah Rabah goes out to
adults and children Avery Crossman for coordinating
enjoyed a beautiful the Camp and Israel Program
morning learning about Fair in October. We appreciate
Parshat Noach and all her hard work in creating
the connection to the opportunities for our Raker
mitzvah of Tza’ar Ba’alei Religious School families to learn
Chayim, the importance more about Jewish summer camp
of caring for animals. options and Israel programs for
Families enjoyed seeing our students to attend. We hope
Rabbi Linder in one of you all had the chance to stop
his best costumes yet as by to find out more. If you are
the famous Noah from interested in more information,
Noah’s Ark. Todd led us please feel free to contact me and I can help guide you in the
in some songs about right direction.
the animals found at the zoo and relating to the story of Noah’s
Ark, which we all enjoyed. The songs were not only enjoyed by We invite you to join us on November 19th for Friday night
our families but also by the nearby monkeys on Monkey Island. Shabbat services. Not only is it a Family Shabbat service but our
Todd even had a standing ovation from some of the monkeys! very own 3rd graders will be participating in the service. We
The families then ventured off on a scavenger hunt throughout hope to see you then!
the zoo looking for animals that are mentioned in the Bible. Each L’Shalom,
stop along the way earned a stamp on a passport and made the Tricia Ginis
families one step closer to earning special prizes at the end of Director of Education
the hunt. We finished the morning with some snacks, prizes and
even some arts and crafts. As you can see from these pictures, a
great time was had by all! Upcoming Dates to Remember
• Sunday, November 7th: Ganeinu, Parparim, Kindergarten thru
7th grade Raker Religious School Day
• Sunday, November 7th: 4th Grade Limud
• Sunday, November 14th: 8th grade class meets, Kindergarten
thru 7th grade Raker Religious School Day
• Friday, November 19th: 3rd Grade Shabbat and Family
Shabbat service
• Sunday, November 21st: Parparim, Kindergarten thru 7th
grade Raker Religious School Day
• Wednesday, November 24th and Sunday November 28th: No
School-Thanksgiving Break
• Wednesday, December 1st: 1st Night of Chanukah and
special programming TSTY
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Kochavim
TSTY is having an exciting month. On Hello Kochavim and parents! We
November 7th we will be going to the have had two great events so far.
animal shelter to volunteer. November We took a trip to Sunsplash with
14th we will be going bowling at the other temple youth groups from
Via Linda Lanes. November 20-21st around the valley and our exploration
is our annual Dodgeball Lock-in and of the deep blue with our trip to the
fundraiser for Camp Swift. We invite Arizona Sea Life Aquarium. Coming
Jewish highschoolers from all over the city to participate in the up in November, we are going to
Dodgeball Lock-in. It’s going to be a blast! Events have been discover the wonders of instruments
going great and we are looking forward to seeing more of you from around the world at the Musical
at events. Don’t forget to look for the TSTY flyers and to check Instrument Museum. We need your
us out on Facebook. help to make this event even better by getting more people
involved. Please get your applications for the youth group in if
Joe Berk you have not and remember to RSVP as soon as you can so we
TSTY Advisor
can plan more effectively. I will be available on Sundays after
jtberk@gmail.com
Religious School if you need to meet with me.
Thanks!
Richard Bloom
Kochavim Advisor
Lifelong Learning
“Let’s Talk” - Wednesday, Nov. 3, 10:30 am Book Club - Tuesday, Nov. 9, 6:00 pm
Pathways presents “Let’s Talk,” an open agenda for a lively Join the Book Club for a dairy potluck dinner and book review
discussion on the first Wednesday of each month (October- of A Bintel Brief: 60 Years of Letters from the Lower East Side to
May) prior to Lunch and Learn in the Temple Solel library. the Jewish Daily Forward, by Isaac Metzker.
Refreshments will be provided. RSVP to Jeanne at
Rosh Chodesh Group - Tuesday, Nov. 16, 6:30 pm in a
jeanne991@cox.net.
private home.
Lunch and Learn with Rabbi Linder - Wednesday, Nov. 3, The theme this year is “Women of the Bible.” Come and learn
12:00 pm, Temple Solel Library about Sarah; a woman who controlled her household but not
Explore Jewish Texts with Rabbi Linder, because Man (and always her feelings. Come and see how you relate to her. All are
Woman) does not live by bread alone. You take care of the body welcome! RSVP to Susan Hall at susanhallrealtor@aol.com for
(BYOL=bring your own lunch) and we’ll take care of the soul! directions and information or call 480.991.7414, ext. 134. Dairy
potluck.
Learner’s Minyan - Friday, Nov. 5, 6:00 pm
This is a wonderful introduction of the prayer book for those Medicare Fraud Workshop - Sunday, Nov. 14, 10:30 am
who would like a refresher, or for beginners and a wonderful This event is co-sponsored by the Men’s Group and Pathways
opportunity for interfaith couples and individuals. Join Rabbi and is presented by the Area Agency on Aging. This presentation
Linder Friday, November 5, 6:00 pm-7:45 pm. Friday night dinner is to alert people about the potential for Medicare fraud and
is included. The cost is $18 per session (another session will be abuse. This issue affects not only the beneficiary directly but the
held March 4th). RSVP with payment to Adina at entire community as well.
azarchan@templesolel.org.
Interfaith Outreach: December Dilemma
Jerusalem’s Hartman Institute Returns to Solel! Sunday, Nov. 21, 10:15 am
Join Rabbi Linder as he accompanies Israel’s leading scholars Interested in attending? Contact Doreen Feldberg at
(with the help of technology). Learn what Jewish texts teach harley.feldberg@yahoo.com
about challenges and opportunities that emerge from crisis. The
theme for the series is “Judaism and the Other: Challenges and And Coming in December…
Opportunities.”
Program dates: Sundays, November 14, 21; December Erev Chanukah Celebration! - Wednesday, Dec. 1, 5:30 pm
5; March 20, 27 and April 3 from 12:15-2:15 pm, and
The Real Chanukah Story with Rabbi Linder - Sunday, Dec.
Wednesdays, March 9 and May 11, from 7:00-9:00 pm.
5, 10:30 am
Registration is $15 per class/$80 for package. Registration and
payment due by November 8. Chicken Soup Shabbat - Friday, Dec. 17, 7:00 pm
An opportunity for congregants to gather at Temple Solel to
Pathways Guided Tour of the Musical Instrument Museum
celebrate Shabbat and enjoy a chicken soup dinner together!
(MIM) - Sunday, Nov. 7, 1:00 pm
Join Pathways for a tour of the Marvelous Musical Instrument
Museum (MIM). Dinner at a local restaurant to follow (see article
on page 8 for details). RSVP to Adina at
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Pathways Presents: Musical Instrument Museum Group Tour
On SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th at 1:00 pm are free. Please forward your check payable to PATHWAYS to
YOU ARE INVITED to JOIN a GROUP TOUR of Adina at Temple Solel ASAP to get in on the group tour.
the Marvelous New MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Questions? Call Adina at 480.991.7414 or email:
MUSEUM. Located at the corner of Tatum and azarchan@templesolel.org.
Mayo Blvds. in Phoenix, just off the Tatum exit
on the 101, the Museum displays over 3,000 After the Museum, please join us at Sweet Tomatoes at Desert
instruments and allows you to experience Ridge. This event promises to be a truly memorable experience.
music from every country in the world using
the latest audio and visual technology. A HUGE THANKS TO YOU, our over 120 GUESTS AT PATHWAYS’
ENCHANTED EVENING in the SUKKAH who made the event
This is a world class destination and a fun way a huge success! AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU to our Working
to discover the uniting and powerful force of Committee who put it all together. From the delicious food
the world’s music. catered by Simply Scrumptious, to the delightful dinner music
provided by ASU graduate students, to the laughs provided by
The discounted group rate is $13.50 for adults, $11.50 for comedian Buddy Stein to the magic of the Sukkah, the evening
seniors, and $9.00 for youth 17 and under. Children 6 and under was enjoyable and fun!N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 / C h e s h v a n - Te v e t 5 7 7 1
Temple Solel Discover the Temple Solel Library
Book Club By Matthew Kozinets Invasions and exiles followed our
prosperous times. When we lost the land
The next meeting of I love to sit in our temple library and look in 70 C.E., we turned to the world of the
our Book Club and out the window at Camelback Mountain. mind for comfort and inspiration. Literacy
potluck dinner will be I imagine that the first Hebrews were and the Torah became our holy path.
on Tuesday, November mountain dwellers. Rocky hills provided Today, the epic journey of our Hebrew
9th at 6:00 pm. shelter and a diet of wild goats and tribe continues. The next frontier is
sheep. We communed with ancestral personalized spirituality. Congregants
We will be discussing spirits and the souls of the animals who today want to discover Judaism on their
A Bintel Brief: 60 Years gave us their meat for food. own terms and add their unique voices to
of Letters from the As history dawned, we began to Jewish tradition.
Lower East Side to the domesticate wild game. Our herds grew
Jewish Daily Forward and we left the mountain for the plains The library at Temple Solel is here to
by Isaac Metzker. The book consists of below in search of grass to feed them. help. Our shelves offer excellent books
a selection letters from the Jewish Daily As we headed into the open, the horizon on Jewish philosophy, spirituality, healing
Forward’s legendary advice column to expanded before us. We saw that all life and much more. You may even find that
help immigrants learn about their new is one. the best book is the one in your heart:
country and to give them a forum for hidden feelings and questions yearning
seeking advice and support. These letters Around 1900 B.C.E. we migrated into to be heard. So read, discuss, reflect and
and responses contain a record not Canaan. Slowly we transitioned from imagine. The time in your life for Jewish
only of the varied problems of Jewish nomadic shepherds to settled farmers. learning is now.
immigrant life in America but also of the Archeologists report that the Hebrews
catastrophic events of the first half of our were the first humans to settle the Our library is self-serve, so please come in
century. Several copies of this book are highlands of Canaan. From our pagan and borrow a book anytime. Just fill out
available in the Temple Solel Library and neighbors we borrowed the word El (God) the card in the front pocket of the book
are also available through Amazon. to describe the energy force we sensed in and file the card next to the computer.
the natural world around us. For assistance, please contact Phyllis
Please bring a vegetarian dish to share Leshowitz at pleshowitz@hotmail.com.
with the group and join us in what is sure
to be an interesting discussion.
Call Phyllis Leshowitz at 480.657.7044 for
any additional information.
The Yiddish of Yiddish Clubs) will be meeting in Novi, Michigan on the
Club convened weekend of August 26, 2011. Al told the story about Haym
on Wednesday, Solomon, a Jewish banker, who lent money to support
October 6th with the American Revolutionary War!!! George Washington
15 members. We recognized his contribution by adding the Star of David on
begin our ninth the back of our one dollar bill above the eagle emblem. Look
year and there for the placement of the stars!!! Our next meeting is on
are nine original November 3, 2010 at 1:30 pm in the library.
members still
attending. Birthdays and Weddings are always acknowledged
and we sang two versions of birthday songs. mit vareme yidish-grusn,
One was “Tsu Dayn Geburtstog” by Abraham Goldfaden Al Feldman
1840-1908, who wrote many songs for the Yiddish
theater. The words are: Tsu dayn geburtstog, Tsu
dayn yontev haynt, Hoben zich farzamlt, Dayn
gute fraynt (2X), Hurah, hurrah mir vintchin dir
(2X), Mir vintchinn dir gezunt un glick.
Translation: For your birthday, For your holiday
today, There have assembled, Your good friends
(2X), Hurray, hurray we wish you (2X), We wish
you health and happiness.
The fourteenth conference of our parent
organization, the IAYC (International Association10 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 / C h e s h v a n - Te v e t 5 7 7 1
Social Action G’milut Chasadim
Spin a Little Love
This will be the third year that
Before We Pray, We Think of Others…
the Temple Solel community During the months of October + November 2010, Tzedakah Box (located in the lobby
will help make the holiday before you enter the sanctuary) contributions will be donated to a unique, local non-profit
season a little easier for a few (501c3) called Treasures4Teachers.
military families by providing
them with toys, shoes, clothing Teachers are among the hardest working most dedicated people in our communities. On
and household items. From average, every year teachers in the United States spend on an average of $500 of their
November 15th until December own salaries on school supplies for their students. They also spend hours of their own
12th there will be a menorah personal time preparing motivating + meaningful lessons + activities for their students.
displayed in the Temple Solel Treasures4Teachers mission is to assist teachers by providing them access to no-cost/low-
lobby with the needed items cost school supplies, books, laminating/die-cutting/book binding machines, and professional
listed on dreidels. Please take a development workshops for instructional lessons/activities/projects that can be applied in
dreidel and bring back the item the classroom.
to a donation box in the temple You can learn more about Treasures4Teachers by visiting their website
office. For more information www.treasures4teachers.org.
please contact Eve Danoff,
ekdanoff@aol.com or Catherine Watch the Pathfinder to see what charity we will be supporting in December and January.
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Zoo Lights - December 7th
Temple Solel’s Men’s Group and Women from “No Boys Allowed” are joining
forces to have a fun evening at the Phoenix Zoo’s winter event – ZOOLIGHTS.
Mark the date on your calendar, more information to follow.
Thank You Volunteers
Volunteers are an essential part of Temple Solel. We would like to thank the following
volunteers for all of their time, hard work and efforts:
Pathways Committee Adult Trivia Night Harvey and Barbara Greeters
Rose Amendola Terry Neuman Wasserman Ruth LeGrand
Myrna Baron Anne and Ed Phillips Briana Lieber Diana and Aaron Turk
Celia Cohen Susan, Sarah, Justin, Kathryn Harvey and Barbara
Fran Garner Israel Camp and Program Pansing Wasserman
Carolyn Golden Fair Drew Kolber Fred Zechman
Jeanne Gustafson Avery Crossman Alisa Katz Saralee Rahm
Deana Katz Naomi Valadez Don and Debbie Scharf
Ruth LeGrand Sukkah Builders Leah Valadez Susie Goldstein
Bob Morris Scott Tucker Samuel Simpson Sandi and Larry Shulkin
Leanne and Arnold Rabin Robert, Joan, Ethan, Gabrielle, Jeremy Simpson Pam Ornstein
Saralee Rahm Jacob, Stella Lipson Terri Udelman
Farol and Jerry Sax Debbie and Don Scharf Raker Religious School Frank and Sandy Goodman
Sue Silvert Jerry Sax Sarah Lerner Carolyn Golden
Davi Weinberg Harlan Crossman Debra Lerner Toby and Abbey Goldberg
Mike Brace and Mary Katz Marcey Strick Lisa Banen
PAC Jerry Singer Madison Ginis
Shawn Harrison Dick Jacobs Robert Siamon Gift Shop
Bryn DeFusco Tee Combs Molly Roth Fran Blechman
Terri Udelman Ira Schwartz Michael Brace
Pam Ornstein Leanne and Arnold Rabin Office Help Helen Epstein
Ilona Sherman Si Eisenberg Michael Notrica Toby Goldberg
Michelle Buxbaum Josh Rudin Norma Power Susan Hall
John and Martha Segal Arlene Bonime Rhoda Harmon
Interfaith Outreach Daniel Katz Mary Katz
Doreen Feldberg Zack Mall Diana Turk
Volunteer Opportunities
If you would like to volunteer, or learn about volunteer opportunities, please contact
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Yahrzeits
Kaddish will be recited on Erev Shabbat on the following dates:
November 5, 2010 November 19, 2010 (cont.)
Albert Apple Carl Imerman Jacob Greenberg Isaac Rigberg
Benjamin Bell Willis Jacobs Patricia Kaplan Ada Scherr
Martin Berger Seymour Keller Nettie Katzman Jack Silverman
Jennie Bonime Moe Klein Sophie Klein Abraham Slavin
Irma Buchsbaum Sidney Klein Harry Lacks Anna Slavin
Abe Cherow Harold Kohn Lillian Mahler James Solomont
Hyman Cohen Bessie Levinson Donna Moore Mel Sovia
I. Allan Davis Julia Logvin Shirley M. Nadel Stanley Stein
Stella Epstein Evelyn Markowitz Allan Neuman Harvey Teplitz
Yosef Fayviliovich Hodele Markowitz Michael Posner Victor Wilks
Allen Freed Sol Megeff Oscar Povar Dr. Dexter Wolfson
Dorothy Gerber Fred A. Nachman Jr. Eugene Power Norman Richard Ziffrin
Arno Hammerschlag Duncan Owles Ann Rednor
Tibbie Harris Leon Rednor
Jacob Hausman Edith Schneider November 26, 2010
Flora Hirsch
Rose Benson Minerva Kraus
November 12, 2010 Joseph Erwin Berman Dr. Jesse Levin
Melvin Askuvich Edward Lavine Phillip Braciejowski Charlotte Meltzer
Bryan Bell Wilfred Levine Theresa Cohen Louis Miller
Sylvia Blaivas Rose Levinson Sonia Dach Herman Novick
Max Brustin Madelyn Levitt Maria De Cespedes Joe Rice
Irene Carter Laura Goldman Lucas Morris Forman Jennie Ruben
John Charney Rabbi Herbert Morris Oscar Gerson Norman Schaffer
Dovi Damari Philip Morris Dr. Louis Hait Jessica Scherer
Renee Denmark Bertha Neger Bea Hellman Lori Sweet
Sam Denmark Alice Novak Max Hirsch Harold Udelman
Roslyn Feldberg Rose Rowitz
David Feldman Paul Schlemmer December 3, 2010
Pauline Feldman Joseph Scult Isidore J. Becker Jacob Mishlove
Marsha Friedman Catherine Secunda Ybikeh Berkovics Leah Nagel
Elliott Benson Golden Leo Secunda Rosalyn Bloom Isaac Neger
Rose Grossman Ada Starkman Harold Colb Robert Neuville
Frances Hirschoff William Swartz Mary Crossman Doris Novey
Katherine Hoffman Arthur Traister Sam Engel Joseph Orszag
Betty Klein Kay Tuber Belle Epstein Mollie Riffer
Ben Kogan Leon G Winkelman Ruth Fields Florence Rigberg
Morris Kort Louis Fish Belle Robinson
November 19, 2010 Danielle Goldberg Bob Spiegel
Mortimer B. Keats Robert Spiegel
Sylvia Bergman Hannah Finkelstein Alger Klein Jacob Meyer Swersky
Iz Bernstein Alta Finn Peter Libby Harold Udelman
Lena Brandwein Samuel Ginsberg Sam Litwin Audrey Gruber Wallack
Gussie Ezrailson Mollie Goldwasser
Deaths In Loving Memory
We Mourn the Loss of:
• Irene Schwartz – wife of Gene • Gregg Alpert – husband of Julie • Judie J. Bach
Schwartz, mother of Leslie Schwartz, Alpert, father of Will, Sarah and From Mort and Evelyn Jenkins
grandmother of Navon, Ari and Kate and son of Judy and Arnie
Miriam, great grandmother of Alpert
Samera and Pyer. • Dorie Rifkin – cousin of Marlene
• Michael Michaels – longtime Tucker
member • Rita Friefield – mother of Barry
• Muriel Itkoe – grandmother of Friefield
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Contributions We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Solel by remembering
and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions.
Rabbi Linder’s Discretionary Fund • In memory of Larry Buchman Prayerbook Fund
• In memory of Gregg Alpert From Diana and Aaron Turk • In memory of Dr. Arthur Pesin
From The Alpert Family • In memory of Harry Wolfe From Claire Pesin
From Lesley and Marshall Lustgarten From Norm and Frani Wolfe
• A donation was made
From Greg and Stacy Rosenthal
• In memory of Rita Friefield From Stephen Weiss Social Action Fund
From Barry and Judy Friefield • From Rita Krakoff • From Elaine Owles
• Thank you Rabbi Linder and Nancy Good health in the New Year to my friends and family In memory of Duncan Owles
From Bob, Ellen and Lindsey In memory of Molly Wertheim In memory of Ian Owles
• In honor of Mindy Brandt’s birthday In memory of Sidney Wertheim
In memory of Belle Merkin
From Bob and Ellen Wallace
In memory of Harvey Merkin Solel Preschool
• In honor of the spiritual and meaningful High Holy Day
Services • Thank you for your help • From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom
From Fran Garner From Marty Rosen In honor of our bimah honor
• In honor of your hard work during High Holy Days • Thoughts and prayers are with you Erin and Way In honor of Dan Sommer’s shofar blowing
From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom From Scott Tucker In memory of Gregg Alpert
• In memory of Jean Carney • In memory of Marlene Wolowitz • From Marlene Tucker
From Karin and David Stern From Les Wolowitz In memory of Dorie Rifkin
• In memory of Stella Schwartz In memory of Gregg Alpert
From Ira and Julie Schwartz My thoughts are with you, Erin and Way
Cantorial Soloist’s Discretionary Fund • In memory of Lena Levin Sukenik • In memory of Gregg Alpert
• In honor of the beautiful and inspirational High Holy Days From Adele and Harry Greenberg From Alan and Julie Berlin
music • In memory of Solomon Smith From Sandi and Larry Shulkin
From Fran Garner From Vincent J. Smith From Dottie Neuman
• In honor of your hard work for the High Holy Days • In memory of Dr. Morris Freedland • In honor of the birth of Myla Arin Stone
From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom From Marilyn, Phil and Jeffrey Hawkes From Brian, Danielle, Sophie and Max Engel
• In memory of Sadie Gerber
Capital Fund From Elaine and Jerry Gerber
• In memory of Rose Mozenter
Youth Group
• Thank you for the bimah honor From Mr. and Mrs. Gary Mozenter • In memory of Rita Friefield
From Arlene Bonime • In memory of Morris Lasik From Michael and Michelle Rosenbloom
• In memory of Dr. Stanley Bonime From Lois, Michael and Jared Bell
From Erica Bonime • In memory of Charles Brillman
From Carol Brillman
Caring Committee Fund • In memory of Larry Stone
From Flora Abramson
• From Sue Waldbaum • From Minna and Hy Analovitch
In honor of the birth of Myla Arin Stone In honor of the birth of Valentina
A Tree Grows
In memory of Gregg Alpert In memory of Bruce Belfer
In memory of Robin Aronowitz’s mother, Edith
Cary J. Zucker Youth Library In memory of Leah Herzog
• In honor of Michael Wlody’s birthday
From Sandy and Ginger Wlody
A happy healthy New Year to the Temple Solel
office staff
A happy healthy New Year to Rabbi Linder and family
In Solel
• From Gail Zucker Happy birthday to Marcel Nielson
In memory of Lorin Rosenberg Happy healthy New Year to Norma Power and The purchase of a leaf on the
In memory of Cary Rosenberg Arlene Bonime Temple’s Tree of Life provides a
• In memory of Freida Hacker remembrance of a life-cycle event,
Choir Fund From Angie Hacker
while at the same time providing
• In memory of Charlotte Miller
From Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Miller Herb and Eleanor Gordon Scholarship needed funds for our children’s
Fund religious education. You have
Dr. Gerald Becker Adult Education • In memory of Gregg Alpert probably noticed the inscribed
Fund From Scott Tucker leaves, each one reminding us
• From The Study Chavurah of a special Simcha or
In honor of Barry and Corinne Feldman’s marriage Library Fund thought celebrated
• In memory of Earl Lustgarten by a Temple member or
Executive Director’s Discretionary Fund From Marshall Lustgarten
organization. These leaves
• In honor of Jacob Krug’s wedding can be purchased for $180
From Si and Natalie Eisenberg Oneg Shabbat Fund
• Get well wishes to Fran Lamden Sponsor
each. All funds are used
From Sarae Steremberg • In honor of the baby naming of Alexa Horowitz to support the Temple Youth
From Shari and Gary Horowitz and Education Programs.
Family Assistance Fund • In honor of Mackenzie Miller’s bat mitzvah
A leaf has been purchased:
From Mike and Tami Miller
• In memory of Larry Stone • In honor of Matthew Lerner’s bar mitzvah
From Paula and Steve Roberts From Debra and Bart Lerner
• In memory of Dora Goldberg • In honor of Morgan Sarah
• In honor of Jacob Bookspan’s bar mitzvah
From Vicky and Reid Drucker From Jennifer and Neal Bookspan Schwartz’s bat mitzvah
• In honor of Andrew Fisher’s bar mitzvah Love, Mom and Dad
General Fund From Jana and Bruce Fisher
• In honor of Esther Teplitz’s 90th birthday
From her daughters, Phyllis and Marilyn Contributors
• In memory of Andrea Goodstein-Curtis • In honor of our anniversary
From David Demaine and Linda Ribnik
From Ira and Susan Thomas
From Sol and Helen Epstein Donations received after
• From Jeanne Gustafson
In memory of Marion Schwarz October 11th will be printed in the
In memory of Riza Grosberg next issue of the Pathfinder.14 N o v e m b e r 2 0 1 0 / C h e s h v a n - Te v e t 5 7 7 1
Torah Portions/Candle Lighting Times
November 2010 Nov. 5
Nov. 12
Genesis 25:19-28:9/Tol’dot/5:15 pm
Genesis 28:10-32:3/Vayeitzei/5:10 pm
Cheshvan - Tevet 5771 Nov. 19
Nov. 26
Genesis 32:4-36:43 /Vayishlach /5:06 pm
Genesis 37:1-40:23/Vayeishev/5:03 pm
Dec. 3 Genesis 41:1-44:17/Mikeitz/5:02 pmTemple Solel
6805 East McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
480.991.7414
School: 480.991.4545
Fax: 480.951.0829
Current Resident or
Issued monthly except August
Volume 10 - Issue 3 - Dated Material -
The Temple Solel
Pathfinder
Atrium Gift Shop News
CHANUKAH IS RIGHT AROUND
THE CORNER!!!
Chanukah begins Wednesday, December 1, Published by and for the members of Temple Solel
right after Thanksgiving. All your Chanukah November 2010
needs can be met at the Temple Solel gift Rabbi John Linder rabbilinder@templesolel.org ext. 122 Rabbi
shop. Check out all the menorahs, candles, Todd Herzog therzog@templesolel.org ext. 136 Cantorial Soloist
gelt and many gifts, all offered at reasonable Maynard W. Bell Rabbi Emeritus
prices. Children save your pennies. Great gifts
for parents are available. Parents shop the Executive Committee
shop. No need to go elsewhere. Fun gifts for David Boninger....................................................................................... President
children of all ages are available at very good Robert Danoff......................................................................Executive Vice President
prices. If we do not have it, we will order it! Robert Siamon..................................................................Vice President - Education
Doreen Feldberg...........................................................Vice President - Membership
Purchase early and be one of the first to be Karen Owens.....................................................................Vice President - Accounts
ready for Chanukah. Watch the Enuz for Mitzi Krockover....................................................................................... Secretary
extended hours. Larry Fink................................................................................................ Treasurer
Our hours are from 5:30 to 6:00 pm each Trustees
Friday prior to the service and during the Arnie Alpert Becky Lieberman Scott Tucker
Boker Tov Bistro on Sunday mornings from Liz Bell-Zinn Michelle Notrica Harvey Wasserman
9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Natalie Eisenberg Linda Ribnik Randy Udelman
Sandra Harris Roger Robinson TSTY President – Sarah
Snacks are available on Wednesdays for Sue Hughson Don Scharf Friedman
just 50¢ at 4:00 pm prior to Raker Religious Nelson Lerner Marilyn Sklar
School. The shop is open from 4:30 to
6:15 pm for your shopping needs.
David Lamden dlamden@templesolel.org ext. 124 Executive Director
We are always available to help you by Tricia Ginis tginis@templesolel.org ext. 121 Director of Education
appointment. Call Diana Jelena Santiago jsantiago@templesolel.org ext. 126 Executive Asst.
Turk at 480.391.1937 Edie Bradt ebradt@templesolel.org ext. 120 Receptionist
or check with the office. Nicki Federman nfederman@templesolel.org ext. 125 Bookkeeper
Kay Manahan kmanahan@templesolel.org ext. 127 Accountant
Watch the eNUZ for Adina Zarchan azarchan@templesolel.org ext. 134 Program Director
extended hours. We will be Deborah Sarna dsarna@templesolel.org ext. 123 Asst. to Dir. of Ed.
glad to assist you. Mary Ann Bloom mabloom@templesolel.org ext. 162 Preschool Asst. Dir.
Linda Fox lfox@templesolel.org ext. 135 Preschool Off. Asst.
Karen Aland kaland@templesolel.org ext. 164 Preschool Camp Dir.
Jeremy Babendure jbabendure@ucsd.edu Production
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