The Bulletin of Temple Beth Sholom, October 2003

TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM Temple Beth Sholom THE BULLETIN October 2003 Tishrei-5764 Vol 3, No. 10 INSIDE THIS ISSUE TBS ACCORDED NATIONAL AND LOCAL RECOGNITION We are proud to announce that Temple Beth Sholom has been advised that it has been awarded a Silver Award by the Solomon Schechter Awards Committee of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism in the category of Holocaust. The award was made in recognition of our Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden. The award will be presented at the International Biennial Convention in Dallas, Texas at the end of October. In addition, the Garden received the first place award from the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs for Holocaust Programming and a second place award for Overall Pro-grams at the Men's Club International convention held in Ft. Lauderdale, Flor-ida, last month. Former Co-President of the Men's Club, Jerry Katz, accepted the award at the convention on behalf of the TBS Chapter. In addition to these national honors, The TBS Early Childhood Education's Kindergarten program has been fully licensed by Clark County. The license is official confirmation that the new Kindergarten exceeds all County standards for quality of education, health requirements, teacher credentials, space requirements and scope and sequencing of courses. Our Religious School has also been certified as a "Framework For Excellence School" by the Con-servative Movement's Education division. We are the only synagogue in Ne-vada with this designation. Please see Page 8 in this Bulletin for more information on this honor. Our Kindergarten children are designated as "Kinderquesters" because of the hands-on approach the children take as they embark on their quest for knowledge. The class is led by Ms. Debi Pike and Ms. Wendy Feldman. The program has a clear focus with well-defined objectives. The primary goal is to provide a succession of experiences that give the children the opportunity to grow and to gain knowledge, both socially and academically, that will remain with them through the rest of their lives. These awards are recognition of the incredible efforts of all those who worked for the past several years to achieve school programs we can be proud of and a memorial to the human spirit that is unique in its beauty and meaning. Tem-ple Beth Sholom thanks each and every one of them for making TBS a place of award-winning quality. Rabbi's Message 2 President's Message 3 Executive Director Message 4 Under the Dome 5 Preschool 6 New School Year 7 Religious School News 8 Men's Club/ L'Dor V'Dor 9 Donations 10 B'Nei Mitzvahs 11 New Members 12 TBS Women's League Book Club 14 Art Exhibit 15 Steinberg Dedication 16 Board Biz 17 Calendar of Events 23 Schedule of Services 24 2?Rabbi's Message FOR NEGLECTING OUR JEWISH HERITAGE Rabbi Felipe Goodman I often wonder why people take their Judaism for granted. I received a letter this year, right before Rosh Hashanah, from a man urging me to "speak out for Israel" from the pulpit this year. I realized that he probably hasn't been listening to my High Holy Day messages for the last couple of years. Maybe, I thought, he is the one that I always see falling asleep in the fifth row. So I gave him a call. It turned out that he was not a member of our congregation, nor of any other congregation in Las Vegas for that matter, but he was indeed concerned with the survival of the State of Israel. When I asked him why he didn't join a Synagogue he told me: "I don't care about keeping kosher, I don't care about observing Shabbat or about praying; all that is mumbo jumbo to me! Listen Rabbi, I am only concerned with the survival of The Jewish People; that is all I care about!" After we hung up the phone I was concerned, to say the least. How many of us really think that the only threats to our survival as a people are the enemies that lurk around our borders? How many of us fail to recognize the great danger that our own attitudes pose to our own survival? Professor Gil Troy of McGill University, writes that Jews are much more comfortable defending them- >elves against hate than they are in addressing the inner challenges in Jewish life. He writes, "Even as we rally and lobby, fund raise and friend-raise ... we must not allow these crises to define our lives and our Judaism. Judaism is more than saying "gevalt" every time you watch the news...." How many of us are "Gevalt Jews?" We feel most Jewish when we're under attack, when we think our honor has been impugned. But there's so much more to being Jewish than that, and if we're honest with ourselves, we would acknowledge that Judaism challenges us to be much more. Instead, we reduce the synagogue to another product for which we pay. We blame the synagogue when it doesn't live up to our expectations, instead of asking ourselves whether we have lived up to the highest spiritual, moral, and intellectual expectations of Judaism. We confuse who's judging whom. Is Judaism being judged or is our heritage judging us? A group of tourists found themselves walking through the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Rather than taking the time to appreciate the art, they went from painting to painting passing judgment: one was "good" another "bad", still others were "too dark." Now the guards at the Metropolitan feel a special kinship for the art they faithfully watch. So one guard approached the tourists and said: "You have it backwards. You're not here to judge these great paintings. They're here to judge you! They have been around for hundreds of years and they'll continue to be here long after you're gone. How you respond to them is a measure of your character!" May this Yom Kippur and the introspection and inner search that it brings, touch us and inspire us to become better human beings. May it also help us find the courage to become truly identified with our tradition and heritage. May we find the time to CHOOSE to be truly Jewish and leave behind the "Gevalt" Judaism found within each one of us! President's Message?3 I GAVE AT THE OFFICE- By Jeff Zucker ...is one story we don't hear as we go through the High Holy Days fund raising ap-peals. However, its sister "I gave at my old shul... (you fill in the city)" is very com-mon, and it makes sense - until you think about it. First of all, at least in one respect, our congregation is just like the rest of the Las Vegas population. Almost nobody is originally from here. If only natives supported TBS the entire burden would probably fall on three or four families. Furthermore, we are here now - and we are going to this synagogue now. It costs money to keep Temple Beth Sholom open. Maintenance, clergy, staff, and utilities all have to be paid on a regular ongoing basis. It probably does not come as a surprise, but the shul back home doesn't give us any money to cover the cost of staying open for its former congregants. However, there are other, less mundane, but even more important reasons why it is necessary to support our current congrega-tion regardless of what we have done for the previous one. Ultimately, Judaism is a single community. What strengthens one part, strength-ens all. What weakens one part, weakens all. There are approximately 80,000 Jews in Las Vegas, several thousand of whom are members of this Temple. We should respond, and do respond, generously to those in need, whether in Israel, Russia or South America. Fortunately, most of the Jewish population in Las Vegas does not face the danger or dire financial straights which are all too prevalent abroad. However, the survival of Judaism is as much at risk from indifference as physical attack. It may disappear not with a bang, but with a whimper. Strong, ac-tive synagogues like TBS are essential, if that fate is to be avoided. Tzedakah is a mitzvah that is not limited to any time or place. We are supposed to do what we can to help others. I know of no text which says we can stop that help when we retire or move. We are here, today, in Las Vegas. There are Jews right here, who need our support in maintaining a place of worship, of Jewish edu-cation and a center for Jewish life. There is no excuse not to help. Indeed, we have to! October 2003 4?Executive Director's Message News about Jews By Robert Mirisch, Executive Director As the High Holy Days unwind, the daily newspaper has interesting information affecting Jews in America in 5764. I found it noteworthy that, for the first time, the Supreme Court will not hear oral arguments on the first Monday of October. Traditionally the Chief Justice would officially end the 2002-2003 term and announce the commencement of this year's term. He would refer to Court publications and welcome new members of the Bar of the Supreme Court. Then the first day's arguments would be heard. But this year Court will adjourn without arguments. It is Yom Kippur and the Court will take the holiday into account. Never before has this happened. I must admit to have not gone back in the records to find out how many times since the Court was founded the first Monday of October was Yom Kippur. But I do know that there haven't been two Jews on the Court at the same time before Justices Bryer and Ginsburg ascended to their lofty positions. Is it their presence that brought this sensitivity, or would it have occurred this year with only one or no Jewish judges? Whatever! It just seems just that the justices judge it appropriate to recognize the Judge of us all on the Jewish day of Judgment. PS: Do not fear for the legal system - arguments will begin on October 7. The second item of note is that - ONCE AGAIN- the 2000 National Jewish Population Survey is being released. Last October this report was to be disseminated and was re-called because of serious questions as to the methodology used in compiling the information. We, in fact, were sched-uled to have one of its authors speak to us here at TBS, but he had to cancel due to the controversy. I have seen only the general report in the papers at this point, not the full report, but I don't believe the questioning of the survey's findings will stop. If you recall the 1990 Sur-vey, its most significant finding was that more than 50% of Jews (as they defined a Jew) marry out of the faith. This generated innumerable efforts at reversing the trend of "marrying out." Personally, I must have sat on half a dozen committees, both national and local, which focused on the hot buzz-words, "continuity and intermarriage." Millions of dollars were spent to find ways of stemming the tide of Jews marrying non-Jews. Predictions were that, if the trend continued, eventually there would be no Jews left (at least in America). Other prognosticators opined that there would be two distinct small groups; one of traditional Jews (really Orthodox) and the rest of us. This year's report was meant to tell us how effective those ten years of efforts were. If it is to be believed, the report states that from 1996-2001 the rate of intermarriage was 47%. At first blush this would look like we are making progress in reducing intermarriage. But not so fast, apparently the same definition of that thorny question "Who is a Jew?" was not to be. This survey apparently used a narrower definition than the prior report. So how valid is the comparison? What's with us? Why can't we get it right? The new report also shows that the West - reaching as far east as Texas and Minnesota - has 22% of the Jews in the US, the Midwest has 13%, the South has 23% and the Northeast 43%. The report I saw had no comparison, so I don't know how the trend in location works out. We certainly know the growth of the Las Vegas Jewish popula-tion has been enormous. Finally, the report was supposed to indicate whether the American Jewish community should spend its efforts (and resources) on (a) bringing "fringe" Jews into the fold or (b) reinforcing efforts within the community of committed Jews (whoever are defined as "Jews") to keep their children active as Jews. Reports I've seen indicate this question remains unanswered. The big questions affect us here at TBS. We must make decisions for ourselves as to how we want to spend our efforts in 5764; we need to have a better understanding of the changing nature of our community and to recognize the ways in which it is unique, yet the same as others. We need to know our own congregation better and to plan for our future as separate and yet a part of the overall picture. I hope 5764 brings with it clearer insights into our communities, in the national and local sense. My best to everyone in the year to come. Under the Dome?5 Mazel Tov to Mort and Gale Labovitz on the birth of their grandson, Jacob Edward Labovitz on August 26 Barbara Kenig has been elected to the Board of Directors of Temple Beth Sholom. Kenig brings her expertise in public relations and communications to the Board. She is a principal and founder of the media relations firm In The Public Eye, along with her husband, Howard, to whom she's been married 20 years. Mrs. Kenig began her career as a pediatric nurse in Michigan. After pausing to be a stay-at-home mom, she expanded her education and interests and moved into the media field. She has been a television and radio producer and has represented media clients since the early 80s, which she con-tinues to do. Kenig's commitment to Judaism has grown with her involvement at Temple Beth Sholom. In 2001, on her 55t h birthday, she became a Bat Mitzvah. Her son, Jay, became a Bar Mitzvah at TBS last year. Barbara's other volunteer efforts include promot-ing Organ and Tissue Donation for the Nevada Donor Network and founding EBunny, a charity helping the neediest children of all religions. WELCOME VICTOR! Victor Rodriguez has been named as the head of TBS's Maintanance team. He is replacing Dunbar Lawhorn, who I after three years at TBS, ob-tained a position as a production line supervisor in a manufacturing plant in Henderson. Victor comes to us with over 20 years experience at two Strip hotels. He promises that within a few weeks we will all see a big change for the better in the appearance of the facility. We are all wishing you luck, Victor. THANKS GUYS Much thanks to the TBS Men's Club which presented the synagogue with a new speaker's podium, with a built-in sound system no less. This much needed piece of equipment will make it easier to hear the Rabbi during "Lunch and Learn", guest speakers at the many events held during the year at TBS and even Irwin Goldberg as he conducts his Men's Club meetings. By the way, rumor has it that the Men's Club will be giving another "heartfelt" gift very soon. You guys are the greatest. What well-known Cantor became engaged to the daughter of what well-known shul family in the middle of an ice rink? Only one guess allowed. Mazel Tov to the couple who now reside on Cloud 9. "Under the Dome" is an ongoing column of general information. Read "Under the Dome" to find out the latest tidbits about people and events at Temple Beth Sholom. October 2003 6-Preschool News Rabbits' Margo Resnick Kindergarten kids Welcome to the beginning of the new school year! We have been busy preparing for all the children to arrive. The preschool is happy to have 3- 2 year old classrooms this year and our first Kindergarten class as well. We have many new smiling iaczs in the halls of the preschool. Another wonderful addition to our school is a new music teacher. His name is Paul Wolf and he comes to TBS with enthusiasm and a love for teach-ing music. The kids enjoy hearing him play his guitar and singing their favorite old time Judaic tunes. Our new Kindergarten class is in full swing. The children are busy getting into their routine and have started to learn about themselves and how to be healthy. We have many things to look forward to: October 15- Open House October 16-24 Book Fair We look forward to watching your children grow, learn, and have lots of fun this year! DANIELLE FRIEFELD Ms. Hooker and Jillian Alexander Cantor Dan and Turtles Skylar and Sloane Fischer on Day 1 Turtles in Mini-Minyan New School Year Begins?7 Smiles, laughter, teachers, parents, and their children filled the social hall at Temple Beth Sholom at the "Back ^ . i i/i ? i . r .1 i i Mrs. Pike elicits enthusiasm. to School night for the new 2003 school year. A warm and heartfelt greeting was given by Rabbi Felipe Goodman as he expressed how happy he was to see the 50 year old congregation continue to grow and thrive though the nurturing branches of the preschool and newly established KinderQuest programs. Early childhood education director Danielle Friefeld introduced her highly ac-claimed teaching staff to the delighted parents and expressed her enthusiasm for starting another school year. "New and existing programs such as Hebrew, Spanish, Music, Library, Creative Movement, Mini ^as^ers Art, Mini-Minyan and a school wide Shabbat Celebration on Fridays are just a few of the programs that set our school apart from the rest in the Las Vegas area," said Friefeld to a roaring round of applause. Afterwards the children and their parents got to meet and mingle with their new teachers and fellow classmates and to explore their new classrooms. The teachers were pleased to see such an over-whelming crowd of pleased parents-of everyone from the two-year-old "Frog" class all the way up to the KinderQuest class. The children, along with their parents had a chance to ask questions and share a first-hand experience by exploring their new learning environments together. Judging from the f i r s t day of school, the delightful and positive experience helped the children to make a smooth transition and to start another fabulous year at Temple Kindergarten Class Be+h S h 0 | 0 m ! October 2003 8?Religious School News X h- UJ fU-J 3 uo o< 2 >- Z dw now n -u M M M M M M M M H I I Temple Beth Sholom Receives Recognition from the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism for Educational Excellence "Make the study of Torah the foundation of your life and let the rest be secondary." Maimonides Let's face it. It isn't easy, to engage students in a supplemental high quality religious school. It takes brains and brawn, a lot of planning time, and a lot of heart; as well as a never-ending quest for improvement. Impossible? Not here in Las Vegas at Temple Beth Sholom. I'm pleased to report that our efforts in creating just such a high quality program have recently been recognized by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ). Framework for Excellence School Award The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism (USCJ) recently announced that our Temple Beth Sholom Religious School program has been certified as a "Framework for Excellence School." How exciting to hear that our educational program has met rigorous standards in professional development, curriculum develop-ment, implementation, and family education. Currently, we are the only synagogue so honored in Nevada and one of 40 schools of 630 nationally. The USCJ certification shows how far we have come in providing high-quality, child-friendly education programs. And of course, this would not be possible without your support, the hard work of our capable staff of teachers, and the active participation of our Rabbi Felipe Goodman and our Cantor Daniel Friedman. Wendy Light, coordinator of the Framework for Excellence Initiative, points out that "by offering a program based on one of the Framework models, Temple Beth Sholom is providing the youngsters and teens of the congregation with a quality Jewish education that will serve them well, as they mature into college years and adulthood." Receipt of this honor indicates that the certified school has met all of the criteria necessary to be considered a school of exceptional academic quality. "Framework" schools must demonstrate their ability to use both formal and informal educational programming to enhance students' Jewish education and must show as well that they have created a productive partnership between the professional staff, parents, and the lay leadership. Receiving such recognition was an exceptional way to start a new school year. I hope it will bring the sweet spirit of renewal to our school and Temple. Shanah Tova Ayelet Blit Men's Club/L'Dor V'Dor?9 Can you hear me now? By Warren Stamm Not only can we hear you, but you look great standing behind that new podium! That's right; the Men's Club is at it again. We just purchased a brand new free standing podium for use by the Temple and all of its different committees for meetings, functions and presentations held on the Tem-ple premises. Big thanks to Marlowe Mogill for spearheading this project and for demonstrating to the Men's Club Board just how well it works. (Marlowe, don't give up your day job, you do not have much of a singing career ahead of you!) We would all like to say, "Welcome home, to Sam Showel who just returned from a sum-mer long trip with his lovely wife and dog. The Showel's traveled over 7000 miles by car from coast to coast and the amazing part about it is that all three of them came back in the same car! Sam was even beaming that he didn't even lose one sock on the trip! Unfortunately, as of the time of this writing, I am unable to give you a rundown on our opening general meeting which is/was held on Wednesday, September 17th at the Temple. Let me put on my mystical kappot and look into my crystal ball and tell you in advance that this gathering of current and new Men's Club members was a great success! For those of you that were there, you are all shaking your heads in agreement; for those of you that were not, well, you missed out on all of the cash prizes, trips and new set of golf clubs that were given away (only kidding!). So we will see you at the next gathering of the Men's Club, right? On behalf of the Men's Club of Temple Beth Sholom, we would like to wish all of our members and fellow congregants and their families a Happy, Healthy and Sweet New Year. A BRIDGE ACROSS GENERATIONS Temple Beth Sholom's L'Dor V'Dor Program Brings Seniors and Younger Members of the Community Together WHO: L'Dor V'Dor ? From Generation to Generation WHAT: Homebound Senior Outreach and Socialization Program WHERE: Temple Beth Sholom; 10700 Havenwood Lane, Summerlin WHEN: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 from 10:30AM -1:00PM WHY: Celebration of Sukkot MORE: Event will include lunch by Gustav Mauler, Interaction with the children of the TBS preschool If TBS members know of a homebound senior who would like to take part in the October 14th program, please have them contact the office at 804.1333 to make reservations. Courtesy transportation is available, if needed. L'Dor V'Dor is an ongoing senior outreach program of Temple Beth Sholom. Volunteers are needed in the areas of transportation and hospitality. Please contact L'Dor V'Dor ad-ministrator Rosalie Lazer at 395-0117 if you have a few hours to help with this special program. October 2003 10?Tributes...Donations from our Hearts EDUCATION FUND Elaine Lewis & Family Drew Aidan TBS Men's Club Dr. William Long Andrea, Richard, Drake & RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Blanche & Phil Meisel Scarlett Gordon Thank you Sylvia Lowe Neal & Beth Schore Family, birth Dr. Alan & Gloria Mintz Susan Shlisky of Drew Aidan Barbara & Marlowe Mogill Abraham Mamlet Andrea, Richard, Drake & Doreen Lewis & Suzanne & Alan Feld Scarlett Gordon Brett Morgan Florence Markewich Dr. Sheldon & Karen Schore birth Family Conversions Gary & Rosi Markewich of grandson, Drew Aidan Rosemary &Walter Tuzinski Bessie Marthon Andrea, Richard, Drake & Misheberach Leon Marthon Scarlett Gordon Louise & Jerry Appenzeller Emrick Mason Sandy Schore Happy 90th Birth- In honor of: Regina Mason day An Aliyah Dr. David & Debbie Ginsburg Andrea, Richard, Drake & Charlotte & Sam Showel Louis Phillips Scarlett Gordon In memory of: Lily & Max Phillips Doron & Laurie Saposhnick's new Neil Eskenazi Harold R. Sachs son Alex Sally & Zadick Eskenazi Joan & Paul Weil Lawrence Saxe Ida Schlom Sara Shinert GENERAL FUND Natalie & Artie Berger Joanie Shinert Barbara & Matthew Kelly CANTOR'S DISCRETIONARY Sadie Showel In memory of: FUND Charlotte & Sam Showel Estelle Auslander In honor of: Bernard Silkes Zoe Brown Cantor's engagement Roselyn & Hyman Silkes Leonard Stamm Louise & Jerry Appenzeller Benjamin Simon Deborah & Jerome Smith Beverlee & Melvin Chervitz David L. Simon Jack Lichter Simcha Chavarah Sarah Simon Sally & Zadick Eskenazi Sally & Zadick Eskenazi Connie Pectol Marcia Moskowitz's mother Molly Dr. Alan & Gloria Mintz Samuel Straus Nadolyn & Ken Karchmer YAHRZEIT/MEMORIAL FUND Jack Straus Zelma Wynn An Aliyah in memory of Paula Tepper Carolyn & Marc Rubinstein Neil Eskenazi Bernice Lazar In honor of: Sally & Zadick Eskenazi Betty Waterson Brett Leiborwitz' Bar Mitzvah In memory of: Ethel Koulange The Leibowitz Family Minnie Berenkrantz Lily & Max Phillips Dr. Leon & Faye Steinberg for the Hilda Stein Joseph Wechsler dedication of the Chapel & Mik- Avram Hadji Borukh Phyllis & Ira Wechsler veh Susan Molasky Max Weinstein Susan & Hi lien Aronson Philip Frash Adele & Philip Engel Samuel Dvorak Fanny Weitzman orn in n uni w Abe Eisenstein Ethel Koulange Bella Hasselson Lily & Max Phillip Sam Gewercer Neil R. Gentry Anna Wexler L'DOR V'DOR Viola Goldstein Daniel Wexler David B. Flax Samuel Goldstein HEATHER SAXE In honor of: Morton Goldstein SCHOLARSHIP FUND Carolyn & Oscar Goodman's new Harold Green In memory of: grandson Samuel Allyce Schwartzbart Jack Shaffer Ruth Goldfarb Anna Rose Hager Andrea, Richard, Drake & Cantor Friedman's engagement Shirley Chaplin Scarlett Gordon Roche lie & Arnold Schneider Rose Hein In honor of: In memory of: Helen Wexler Thalia & Itay Karny's new daugh- Anita Berman Robert Lederer ter Olivia Ruth Goldfarb Debbie Lederer Lawrence Saxe Sidney Lewis Harlene Sosin's new grandson, B'nei Mitzvahs?11 B ' N e i M i t z v a h s Hannah Silver Rodis, 12, will come to the bima on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003 as part of a very special Suk-kot bat mitzvah service. The oldest child of synagogue members Larry and Gillian Silver Rodis, Hannah is the first grandchild on either side of the family to achieve this blessing. In attendance at her cere-mony will be one of her mother's dearest friends from college, Kat Hastings, a cantorial student currently working with a shul in New York City. "This is a very important day for me and my family," says Hannah. "My dad picked out this day three years ago so that I could shake the lulav and because he met my mom under a sukkah in a Hillel rabbi's back yard. I am proud to honor them and God in this way and hope I will perform well." Hannah is sister to eight-year-old Harrison and two-year-old Hailey. Dean Samuel Trueworthy, the son of Jann and James Trueworthy, will become a Bar Mitzvah on Saturday, October 25, 2003. Dean has a sister, Lea who is 3 years younger. The family resides in Summerlin. Dean attends the Hyde Park Academy of Math and Science as a 6th grader. As a member of Boy Scout Troop 7000, Dean is advancing to-ward the rank of Eagle. Dean enjoys computers, swimming, and camping. Dean in-tends to pursue a career as a veterinarian. In the mean time he cares for his two pet cats and his dog named Casey. ' j 1 V '??-> r (" h ?M x - -XtV-H-, , -v' i.'i. X -?'I;C.. Bereavement Group Starting October 14, 2003 9:00am -10:30 am in the Library Free & Open to the Public Please RSVP to Carol In the Temple Office at: 804-1333 October 2003 12- New Members' Reception Hilde and Eric Mayer meet new friends Joe Clark and Eve Harris enjoy schmoozing with other new members New Members Meet and Eat Over 30 new members attended the New Member reception hosted by the Membership Committee on Sunday, September 14, 2003. They were greeted by Wendy Kraft, Chair of the Membership Committee, Jeff Zucker, TBS President, and other members of the TBS Board. Presentations were given by the President of the Men's Club, Irwin Goldberg, President of the Women's League, Florence Frost, and Cantor Daniel Friedman. The reception was scheduled in advance of the High Holy Days so that people new to the congregation would know some of their fellow congregants. Wendy Kraft said, "We want everyone to feel comfortable when they come to pray on the holy days. It's difficult to feel at ease when you don't recognize anyone around you. We hope the reception will have made it easier for our new members." Cake, pastries, and a tour of the Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden all served to make the event a success. Michael and Lucinda Sanders visit with Membership Chair, Wendy Kraft Almost -marrieds, Ben Brody and Andrea Mathews build a Jewish family life at TBS TBS Welcomes New Members - 1 3 - WELCOMES N E W M E A l e Ms. Pamela Armstrong Ms. Ettie Arnold Mr. and Mrs. Allen Asch Mr. and Mrs. Alan Baratz Mr. Howard and Mrs Randi Barish Mr. Philip Barney Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bowling Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brenner Mr. Benjamin Brody and Ms. Andrea Mathews Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Burda Mr. Andrew Bursten Mr. and Mrs. Yaron Cohen Ms. Deena Cooperman Drs. David Corsun and Cheri Young Ms. Victoria Damalt Ms. Debra Doodkevitch and Mr. Joel Schweitzer Mrs. Magnolia Elharrar Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Epstein Dr. Martin Fakiel Mr. Abraham and Mrs Ivy Falk Ms. Bobbee Finkel Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fiumara Mr. and Mrs. Tobias Flatow Mr. Eduardo Flores Mr. and Mrs. Dale Galsky Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell Gold Ms. Libby Goldstein Mr. and Mrs. Jack Grossman Ms. Eve Harris and Mr. Joseph Clark Mr. and Mrs. Ofek Hayon Mr. and Mrs. Igal Hayon Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heck Mr. Daniel Heller and Mrs. Gayle Futernick Mr. and Mrs. Morton Horns Mr. and Mrs. Morris Janovitz Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Katz Ms. Meri Kizler Mr. Neal Klegerman Mr. Mitch Kove Mr. and Mrs. Arieh Krumkop Mr. and Mrs. Oren Lavi Mr. Louis Levin Mr. and Mrs. Bert Levy Mr. Irving Littman Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Mandell Mr. Aaron Markewich Mr. and Mrs. Adi Matushevitz Mrs. Margaret Maul Mr. and Mrs. Eric Mayer Mr. David Oberand Ms. Jennifer Wachs Mr. Colin Oppenheim Mr. and Mrs. Ira William Oppenheim Mr. Eric Palace and Mr. Scott Palace Ms. Gail Pasqualotto Mr. David Posalski Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rice Mr and Mrs. Rod Rockoff Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Rosenberg Dr. and Mrs. Albert Rosten Drs. Michael and Louisa Sanders Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sherman Mr. and Mrs. William Silbey Ms. Erica Slotnick Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Slotnick Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Starr Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Stein Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Super Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Torres Mr. and Mrs. Ronen Tregerman Mr. and Mrs. Michael Weinberg Mr. and Mrs. Mark White Mrs. Rosa Wolff Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Zaben \ T / Welcome! October 2003 14?TBS Book Club TBS Women's League Book Club - Oct., Nov. & Dec. October 9th, 2003 A Conspiracy of Paper by David Liss Set in 18th-century London, the novel tells the story of Ben-jamin Weaver, a Jewish pugilist turned private investigator, who is drawn into the labyrinthine world of British finance while attempting to solve the murder of his estranged fa-ther. November 13th, 2003 O Jerusalem by Larry Collins, Dominique Lapierre This best-seller brings the founding of Israel in 1948 to vivid life. Full of rich human detail, it depicts the tumultuous birth moment by moment. December 11th, 2003 Movie: The Frisco Kid (1979) Starring: Gene Wilder, Harrison Ford Director: Robert Aldrich Gene Wilder takes his most unusual role, a naive 19th-century rabbi sent from his native Poland to the fledgling Jewish community in San Francisco, in this warm-hearted comic adventure. The trusting soul is easy prey for the con men and criminals who prey on the immigrants arriving in the Philadelphia port and the rabbi, beaten, but unbowed, continues his trek West, solo; broke, underequipped, and hopelessly lost. Harrison Ford, fresh from Star Wars, is the roguish outlaw who adopts the determined traveler and the two become unlikely friends as they make their way through one scrape after another. Wilder makes a sincere and sympathetic hero, his faith and courage seeing him through one crisis after another, and Ford makes an endearing scamp of a bank robber. The