The Bulletin of Temple Beth Sholom, August 2003

Temple Beth Sholom THE BULLETIN TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM August 2003 AV-ELUL - 5763 Vol. 3, No. 8 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Rabbi's Message 2 Cantor's Message 3 Executive Director 4 Women's League 6 TBS Men's Club Youth Activities 8 Chevra Kadisha 9 Donations 10 L'Dor V'Dor 11 Kamp KTon ton 12 Kamp News Book Club 14 High Holy Days 15 Meet Ken Cooper 16 Under the Dome 17 Other Stuff 18 Calendar of Events Schedule of Services 24 Temple Beth Sholom is a Conservative Congregation affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism Register by September 5 to Secure Your High Holy Days Seats Registration for the High Holy Days 5764 is progressing smoothly, with approxi-mately 250 families registered thus far. The Temple staff wants to thank everyone for their patience and politeness during this process-you've all been terrific! We know that it is difficult to wait sometimes, but staff members are performing their regular office duties while conducting registration, and we truly appreciate your understanding. For those of you who have not registered yet, there are many seats left-both upgraded and non-upgraded. It is very important, however, that you return your registration as soon as possible to secure the closest seating while it is still available. Deadline to secure your seats- and for the Kol Nidre Book and Book of Memory-is September 5. Ticketing hours are from 9 to 11, and 1 to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 to 11, on Friday. We would also like to ask that anyone willing and able to usher this year, please send in your orange form right away. Many members have already responded positively, but many more ushers are still needed. Ushers are vital to the High Holy Days experience. They will deal with seating issues and help check tickets and identification in an effort to keep services comfortable and safe for everyone. Some questions and issues have come up during this year's registration that we would like to address in an effort to streamline the process and make it easier for those who have yet to register: It makes us very happy to seat friends and family together, but you have to help us. Many members come in way ahead or way behind friends or family and request to be seated with them. It is impossible to put people together if they don't register at or near the same time. We cannot save seats or move other people to accommodate friends or family who register much earlier or later than those with whom they wish to sit. If you have special seating preference, please contact the people you wish to sit with and coordinate with them by mailing your registration forms together-indicating that you wish to sit together-or by coming in as a group to register in person. Many members have come in without their registration materials or with these materials not filled out. Having your completed registration materials saves time and money-you and the people behind you don't have to wait as long, and the Temple does not have to print extra forms. If you don't have your completed forms with you when you come in, you will be asked to complete them before you can start the registration process. We appreciate your cooperation. Please understand that we cannot take registration over the telephone. We have limited number of people answering the telephone, so we have limited amount of time to spend per call in order to provide the maximum amount of service to a congregation of our size. Our wish here at Temple Beth Sholom is to register everyone as smoothly, quickly and happily as possible. If you have special issues or questions that need to be addressed, please call us, and we will do our best to resolve them. Erev Rosh Hashanah is September 26-we look forward to seeing everyone there and in the days to follow. 2?Rabbi's Message The Meaning of Pure Hate Rabbi Felipe Goodman "What experience and history teach is this- that people and governments never have learned anything from history, or acted on principles de-duced from it." [Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, Introduction to Philosophy of History (1832).] I hope that Hegel was wrong, especially about the Jews and the event which we are commemorating- the destruction of the holy Temples and the devastation of the Jewish people. Tisha B'Av represents far more than the destruction of a sacred Jewish site, far more than mighty con-querors winning bloody battles against a beleaguered Jewish country. Tisha B'Av represents the dissolution of a nation, the splintering apart of a society, the destruction of a way of life during the two destructions in 586 B.C.E. and 70 C.E. Each time they had to begin again, start a new Our Rabbis, some of whom lived through it, were wise enough to know that no devastation comes completely from an outside force. They believed that the Babylonian and Roman conquerors were only God's henchmen. The Talmud (Yoma 9b) informs us: "Why was the first Sanctuary destroyed? Because of three evil things which prevailed there: idolatry, immorality and bloodshed.... But why was the second sanctuary destroyed, seeing that in its time the people were engaged in the study of Torah, the practice of mitzvot and acts of benevolence? Because therein prevailed hatred without cause. This teaches that groundless hatred is equal in gravity to the three sins of idola-try, immorality and bloodshed together." It deeply troubles me to think that groundless hatred of fellow Jews could have been so strong as to destroy the Second Temple and the Jewish way of life. Our Rabbis are not always accurate in their recounting of history. That was not their aim. However, in this case, their story contains historical as well as moral truth. We leam from ancient and modem historians that just before and during the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 C.E., there was terrible infighting among the Jews, sometimes expressed in violent acts. Leaders of opposing groups were murdered, and those Jews who refused to fight Rome were either killed or forced to fight. The Zealots, the Sicarii or groups which followed Shimon bar Giora or John of Gush Halav who fought each other, as well as the Romans, and sometimes killed each other. At such a terrible time, when their coun-try was being torn apart by Roman warriors, the Jews should have been united. It strikes me that we, too, have the potential to end up killing each other over ideology. We may become living proof of Hegel's dictum that people and governments never leam anything from history. Our hatred for each other- whether factions of Orthodox and Reform, Conservative and Reconstructionist, or those pro- and anti-Palestinian autonomy- if left unchecked, may cause us to commit violent acts against each other. We have seen such incidents occurring in Israel, over the Women at the Wall, over the Palestinian issue, and over the debate between religious and secular Jews. Such incidents are painful. How can Jews, such a minority in this world, and with a huge task of building up a homeland, act so violently toward each other? In America we are not immune to this hatred. Sinat Hinam is not dead on American soil, though it is muted by the fact that we live in a secu-lar, non-Jewish society. Conservative and Reform rabbis, for instance, have seen many doors closed to them when they want to use a commu-nal mikvah in order to perform a conversion. It is absolutely unbelievable that our differences as Jews do not revolve around our interpretation of Jewish Law but merely on religious politics and a self perceived image of power and control. A special Bet Din, comprised of Orthodox, Conservative and Reform rabbis in Denver, which was producing converts who met the criteria necessary for all three groups, was disbanded because the Orthodox establishment forbade the Orthodox to participate in it. We see an increasing amount of animosity among all the Jewish religious movements, often centered on the issues of personal status. Time and again Reform and Conservative Jews look at each other to try and find viable options for community inclusion as well as communal growth without political obstacles and often trying to find a common thread that binds us together rather than the obvious differences that could keep us apart. One such example is the Community Beth Din re-cently established in Los Angeles where Reform Rabbis members of the Central Conference of American Rabbis sit together with Conserva-tive Rabbis members of The Rabbinical Assembly. Here in Las Vegas we have also found a working model for a community Beth Din under the auspices of The Mikveh at Temple Beth Sholom and with the participation of Reform and Conservative Rabbis. In some small cities such as ours the amount of venomous rhetoric and gossip that is carried back and forth is a real threat to Jewish survival. It is not inconceivable that in the near future we will just stop talking to each other. It is a prospect that frightens and saddens me. This battle will ultimately have no winner but many losers. We must understand Judaism as an ever living and present force that can only continue to grow when it is fed from within with creativity, honesty, faith, compassion and understanding. If we continue to understand Judaism and its denominations as a com-petitive sport in which whoever gets more people to agree with one or another wins, we are surely quickly building the instrument of our own downfall. life. Cantor's Message?3 Greetings from Jerusalem By Cantor Daniel Friedman As I approached the Kotel on Thursday afternoon I was overcome by a myriad of conflicting emotions. My feelings alternated between sadness, joy, giddy innocence and awe. Here I was at, what some consider to be, the most Holy place on earth. It took me a while to actually approach the massive stones that comprise the wall. At first, I sat inside the gates and just allowed all of my senses to come together and form an indelible impression on my soul. There, before me, was this monolithic structure, this gigantic wall made of huge chunks of light brown Jerusalem stone. Thousands of small pieces of paper each piece calling to God for assistance, stuffed between the crevices of the rock acted as a spiritual mortar and littered the floor below. The rock polished smooth from the millions of hands, over hundreds of years, caressing dreams, wishes and hopes to rise from this Holy place. As I got up the means to walk to the wall, I was overcome with feelings. Mostly I felt sad, and a deep sense of pain and hurt toward the current human condition. I don't understand why we have so much hate and violence in the world. Especially all the violence directed toward Jews and the seemingly never-ending cycle of violence between Israelis (Jews) and Arabs (Muslims). I just don't understand why we can't just see each other as human with identical frailties, needs, wants and fears. Ultimately, we are all the same. "If you prick me do I not bleed," ? Shylock. We have all bled enough! Here, in Israel, I feel strangely whole, as if I am at one with everything around me, the trees, the earth, the buildings, the sky. There is something very special about being in Israel and seeing people wearing huge Jewish stars around their neck as apposed to large decorative crosses. Perhaps it is the kids walking around with Uzi's and M-16's slung over their shoulder but, never-the-less I feel very safe. These "children warriors" are so brave and nonchalant in there commitment to the survival of the state of Israel. I only hope we don't disappoint them with our support or, dare I say, lack of support. This sight of guns everywhere helps me feel protected and yet, sad at the same time. Slowly, I approached the wall and rested my head gently against the stones as a rush of thoughts overcame me. This is amazing! It's just a wall and yet so much energy emits from this spot on earth. My eyes welled up with tears and I began to pray to God. My small life, flashed before me. All of my struggles and my triumphs. I felt humble and serene; simple and full. I thanked God for bringing me to this moment and I asked forgiveness if I have hurt anyone. I pray for my family and friends. I pray for guidance and humility in my relationships and the strength to carry-out God's will for me on this earth. I pray for peace. I pray for our country. I pray for our congregation. I pray for humor. I laughed, I cried. I did not really notice anyone else and yet I was standing within a sea of people. Later that night, as I was taking some photographs of the Kotel, a Chabbadnick, orthodox, black-hatter approached me and struck-up a conversation. His name was Shmuli. Shmuli was from England and we discovered we had been at Chabbad on Gayley Ave. at UCLA around the same time. He invited me to share Shabbat dinner with his family the next night. I politely refused because I had other plans and said perhaps I would see him again in the weeks to come and perhaps, sometime before I left, we could share dinner. The next evening, I go to Kabbalat Shabbat services at Kol Haneshama with my new friend Benny Katz, the late-40-something, third-year Rabbinical student from the University of Judaism in Los Angeles. Kol Haneshama was nice. It is a Reform Temple that has a watered down service full of meditation and monk-like chanting with a lot of congregational participation. After services, Benny asks me what I am doing for dinner. I tell him, I was going home to eat a little fruit and study. He says, I have to join him at the home of this Chabbad Rabbi that overlooks The Wall in the Old City. How could I refuse? Jerusalem! The Old City! The Kotel! Shabbat! Apparently, this Rabbi is a very good friend of Benny's friend, whom he just happened to bump into the other night while walking the streets of Jerusalem. (Does that make sense?) Benny and Leah, Shimon's (Benny's friend) wife, did not know either one would be in Jerusalem at the same time. Needless to say, we arrive at this beautiful home in the old city for dinner on the roof overlooking The Wall and in walks Shmuli, the young man I met the previous day. Apparently, this is the home of his brand new father-in-law (Just two weeks earlier he had married Rabbi Shloss's eldest daughter). After a feast with as much as 30 people at any given time, singing, dancing, studying, teaching and waxing philosophical, I finally made it home at about three in the morning. Jerusalem is a magical place. I think the most fun I had was seeing the surprised look of joy on the Rabbi's face as I engaged in Niggunim (melodies without words) and Talmudic discourse with these Chabbadnicks. I think I did the Conservative movement proud. I look forward to seeing all of you upon my return. August 2003 4?Executive Director THE EMIS ABOUT COSTS OF JOINING TBS By Robert Mirisch During the registration process each year, there inevitably arises two comments from Congregants. (Believe me there are more than two, but these two keep surfacing time after time). The first is: "When do these increases in dues end. We raise dues every year." The second is: "The dues at TBS are outrageous; they are so high. We are more expensive than any other shul I know." Well, I'm going to give you the emis on both these matters. Number one: The fact of the matter is simple; we did not raise dues this year and we have not raised dues since 2001. What you are being billed for 2003-2004 is the same rate for three years now. This has been true despite all the increases in costs across the board and the added burdens imposed by security requirements during that period. Our programs have been maintained and grown in diversity and creativity. Our services have increased, and we continue to build the finest congregation in Nevada. So take note: THERE HAS BEEN NO DUES INCREASE. Number two: TBS is not anywhere near the most expensive congregation; neither in Las Vegas nor around the country as a whole. As a member of NAASE (the North American Association of Synagogue Executives) I con-tacted some of my colleagues to compare what our family dues category is to theirs. I asked about dues for a fam-ily in the 30-65 age grouping and about the other required costs for membership (these include security costs per member and building fund - it varies shul to shul.) The graph below indicates strictly the dues levels for the indi-cated synagogue. Note that the first four shuls are the mainstream Las Vegas synagogues (without regard to de-nomination). Of the four, only one has dues below our level and two are higher than TBS. For the shuls around the country (picked mainly on the basis of my contacts and my interest in various cities) the graph demonstrates that TBS is at the low end of the scale. With one exception, all of the other synagogues surveyed have higher dues. In one case seats for the holidays must be purchased in addition to dues. ? Family dues per year A? .cf A* >c / ? a? / cr y 5> Executive Director?5 As for Building Fund: For the local synagogues, only Midbar Kodesh does not have a building fund. They advise that giving to their fund is "optional." The other two synagogues are the same as or more than TBS. For the out of town places, only the Bridgeport, Conn, shul has a smaller building fund. I don't know what kind of building they have or how old or new it is. Others vary the number of years over which their building fund can be paid. In two instances the amount is a fixed sum for a fixed number of years (7 and 8 years respectively). ? Building Fund 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 2,000 1,000 5,( )00 i,fino 2,000 1,800 1 I I J 1,500 III 00 2.C 65 1,200 I 1 J jF J* y ^ y / y , f <r <f ^ sf J> / / / ^ ^ / y / / ^ S / .s / / x / / / / / J / / / >f f So there are the facts. We have one of the most beautiful synagogues anywhere. We have a charismatic, brilliant rabbi and a cantor gifted with a golden voice. We have dedicated staff. If you had any doubts before, now you must surely know TBS IS A BARGIN. If you haven't already done so, register now for the 2003-2004 temple year. August 2003 6?Women's League The/ Voory of Wcnrnvvy League Women^y League/hay many doory and/yet, we/do-not need many keyyto-open/ them/. Behind one/door iyth& voices of Womenly League/. I t i y n o t a / voice/that'whimper,y. ItCya/ women/y voice/, one/that can/ be/powerful when/ i t needy to- be/. Behind/ another door iy the/ memhery of Temple/ Beth/Sholom/ Women/y League/. Here/are/the/women/who-are^ working-to-gether pla4MZng/educational prqfecty, raiting/fundy doing/^er-vice/ and/yyciat activitiey Theses women/ are/ building/ a/ yUter-hood we/can/be/proud of: Behind another door ytandyaZl/Jew iyfa women/from/around the/ world who-ares watting/ to-be/our friendy - women/ who-have/ trod the/ tame/ road we/have/ trod. 7h& only keyy we/n^ed to-the^e/d&ory are/heart, commitment arid paction/. Mow more/then/ ever before/ we/ muyt become/ involved in/ our tradition/, our fudalym/, and our heritage/. Plea^e/joirv uy. Sholom/, Florence/ Women's League?7 s s s A * * * ^ WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOR CONSERVATIVE JUDAISM AT TEMPLE BETH SHOLOM FLORENCE FROST. PRESIDENT REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!! R E M I N D E R ! ! ! ROSH HASHANAH is fast approaching. Have you returned your New Year's Greeting for our High Holiday Book? The greeting book will measure 81/2" X 5 1/2", you may select a full page, half page, quarter page, or name only greeting. SIZE Full Page Half Page Quarter Page Name Only Child's Name Only COST $ 100.00 $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 10.00 $ 5.00 WOMEN'S LEAGUE DONOR CREDIT $ 50.00 $ 25.00 $ 12.50 $ 5.00 None Please fill out the form below and mail it with your check to Women's League of Temple Beth Sholom in the enclosed envelope, addressed to: Women's League c/o Adele Baratz, 3206 Turning Bridge, Las Vegas, NV89135. Your check and greeting must be received NO LA TER THAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2003. Thank you for your support of this important project. L'Shanah Tovah Tikatevu, Fran Levien, Chairman (382-8908) Adele Baratz (382-6456) Greeting or Name to be listed: Viola Goldstein (256-7552) Order Form Full Page $100 Half Page $50 Quarter Page $25 Name Only $10 Child's Name $5 By:. Phone #: Amt. Encl.: August 2003 8?President's Column/USY & Men's Club USY and Kadima are both Jewish youth programs for children and young adults. Kadima is for chil-dren in grades 4th - 6th, and USY is for teens in 7th - 12th grades. Both of the programs are a mix of religious and social events. Some of last year events were Laser Tag, Bowling, Scary Movie Mara-thon, Chocolate Passover Seder, and much more. In September, Kadima and USY will resume with more activities. Being a member of USY and Kadima, will give you the opportunity to go to regional Shabbatons and retreats in Arizona, Utah, and California. This year we will also be looking to some joint events with the USY and Kadima from Midbar Kodesh. If you have a child who is between the grades of 4th - 12th grade and would like them to experience USY or Kadima, please give us a call. The youth director is David Frydman. His cell phone is 336- 7583 and work number is 804-1333 ext. 122. TBS MEN'S CLUB Well, it is that time of year that many people call the "lazy days of summer". Nothing could be fur-ther from the truth for the TBS Men's Club. Our own Jerry Katz just returned from Fort Lauderdale where he attended Federation of Jewish Men's Club International convention. 500 FJMC delegates rep-resenting over 300 conservative congregations in the United States and Canada attended the conven-tion. During the convention, our Men's Club chapter was honored with a first place Gold Award Plaque for sponsorship of the Warsaw Ghetto Remembrance Garden and a second place Silver Award Plaque in the best overall programming category. The Men's Club was also recognized and the Officers for 2003-2004 installed by our very own Rabbi Goodman at a recent Friday night Shabbat service. It was a wonderful evening and looking around the synagogue and seeing all of those red kappot worn by Men's Club members was truly an awesome sight and a sign of the solidarity and growth of our Men's Club. Speaking of growth, just a reminder that Men's Club dues statements have gone out and annual dues of $36.00 are now due. Don't miss out on all of the exciting activities that are planned for this year. Get your dues in now! If any of you have something special that you would like to share with the Men's Club or have any questions, please feel free to contact Warren Stamm, Secretary at 702-808-9499 or via E-mail at wisleqal@aol.com. Watch out for next month's Bulletin when Men's Club begins to roll out some of our programs for the coming year! Chevra Kadisha?9 The First North American Chevra Kadisha Conference- by Marlowe Mogill From June 22 to June 24 a very unusual conference was held in Rockville, MD. Over 150 attended. Somewhat small you say? No, not really. This was a first. A first time when some very dedicated and compassionate folks from all over the USA, Hawaii and Canada got together to share their innermost thoughts, ideals and hopes. Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionists gathered together, not to do battle, but with good intent, to discuss some real tough questions. And to give some real good answers - about dying and death. The conference was held at B'nai Israel Congregation. This temple is extremely large and beautiful, and accommodated our needs perfectly. At any one time there were five workshops going on. A total of 25 in the two and a half days. Plus seven plenary sessions. And demonstrations and a book display with book signings. The scope of the meetings covered everything from hospital/hospice visitations, the role of Jewish funeral homes, Jewish cemeteries, traditional Jewish burials, mourning and home support. All sessions were very well attended - especially the ones dealing with taharas, the ritual preparation of the deceased. Of course, technical and procedural matters were discussed to some length, but the depth of spirituality, respectfulness and conscientious-ness of the members of the Chevra Kadishas, despite their branch of Jewry, was an ever-present and unmistakable bond. Temple Beth Sholom had three Chevra Kadisha members present, along with representation from Midbar Kodesh and King David Cemetery. In total, Las Vegas had one of the largest groups from a "smaller" Jewish community. (Hey, we aren't Brooklyn or L.A.). In total, we had 15 dedicated folks in our group. New members are certainly needed and welcome. Just an aside, the conference ended Tuesday afternoon. The next day Wednesday and then Thursday our Chevra Kadisha was summoned to perform taharas. Something? G-d willing, late next spring, Temple Beth Sholom will be host to the west of the Rockies regional meeting. We do believe that there will be a rather sizeable turnout for this affair. Please remember, that your Chevra Kadisha is there. It is a great mitzvah and so - so correct. Do support this timeless magnificent ritual? August 2003 10?Tributes...Donations from our Hearts PRESCHOOL FUND In honor of: Mitch Ogron Caryl & Jack Berg In memory of: Nancy Hexter's mother Sandy & Stan Mallin EDUCATION FUND Harold Gastwirth RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND Terri & Jay Herman In honor of: Zane's Conversion Leslie Ann Sherman Rabbi's Lunch & Learn June Colodny Vi & Mort Goldstein's Happy August Events Charlotte & Sam Showel In memory of: Sidney Gertz Morris Gertz YAHRZEIT/MEMORIAL FUND In memory of: Irving M. Aisuss Charlotte & Samuel Showel Adelle Alexander Phyllis Edelstein Benjamin Banker Lem Banker Ben Burnstein Helen Rosenberg Morris Chaplin Pat Chaplin Sidney Chaplin Freha Chozahinoff Barbara & Igal Chozahinoff Sara Feit Israel Feit David Freidman Ronni & Andrew Klein Eva Fuhrman Betty Gelman Melita Vickter Richie, Debbie, Sam & Nathan Gelman Rose Gordon Pat & Don Gordon Helen Green Stanley & Allyce Schwartzbart Hank Greenspun Barbara Greeenspun Robert G. Herch Shirley Herch Martha Joseph The Bruce Joseph Family Beatrice Klein Alison Klein Yochai Joe Knaani Laraine M. Knaani Jacob H. Lipsky Doris Soroky-Aarenau Leon Mack Judy & Ron Mack Samuel Barnett Moskowitz Millicent & David Cohen Bella Oberne Hylda Leitner Emil Resnik Harriet Resnik Minnie Rosen Jean Fritz Edward Ross Harriet Ross Stuart Ross Leo Rudolf Clarice Kirsch Rose Segal Howard Caplan Max Silverman Mona & Charles Silverman Adela Doba Singer Hanna & Ron Bowling Esther Leah Sincoff J.S. Morrison Sylvia Spilka Max Spilka Bertha Staretz The Staretz Family Ida Tarshis Straus Jack Straus Priva Szrut Judy & Ron Mack Joseph Toscher Gerry & Abe Toscher Mollie Gertrude Weiss Barbara & Igal Chozahinoff Sara Young The Mollie Weiss Memon'al Fund Nathan Zissman Ana Goldberg HEATHER SAXE SCHOLARSHIP FUND In honor of: Denise Abramow's presidency at JCC Andrea, Richard, Drake & Scarlett Gordon Dr. Michael Saxe's 40th Birthday Judy & Manny Stein In memory of: Cheri Levy's mother Dr. Michael & llanit Saxe David Levy's father Dr. Joshua & Felice Saxe GENERAL FUND William Fine Get Well Adele Baratz Rose Raphael In memory of: Estelle Auslander Louise & Jerry Appenzeller Lillian & Henry Kronberg Rose Raphael Harriet Nemeth Ethel Byowitz Leona Kane Adele & Sam Gorenstein In honor of: Richard & Doris Aranow's new granddaughter Nadolyn & Ken Karchmer L'DOR V'DOR In honor of: Rosalie & Orin Lazar's 40th Wedding Anniversary Carole & Bert Levy In memory of: Estelle Auslander Ruth Goldfarb WARSAW GHETTO GARDEN Wendy Kraft Laura Sussman In memory of: Anna Gertsten Rose Raphael Leona Kane Renee & Joe Premack Lennie LaVette Rut he Spector Michael Lexier Renee & Joe Premack Zelma Wynn Ruth Bartnof In honor of: Adrienne Rosenberg's Bat Mitzvah Wendy Kraft, Laura Sussman, Elyse, Leah & Emma LIBRARY FUND Pearl Hochfield In Honor of: Dorothy Demby & Marshall Lasky's new home Ellen Scully L'Dor V'Dor?11 JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ JJ JJ J5 JJ J5 JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ JJ?J JJ JJ JJ JJ JJJJ JJ JJ JJJJ JJ L' D o r V* D c r Welcomes y c u Tc: A Summer indccr picnic and scna fest When: Time: Tface: Tuesday, August >IIi 1C:3Cam tc 1 :CCmu Temple Eeth Shclcm 1C7CC Havenwccd Tane We will be entertained by cur ycuna campers wlic are h attending cur Jewish Cay camp. 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Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult See you 2nd Thursday evenings of the month @ 7pm ... tamij2day@aol.com, 474-4764 Aug. 14th... The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Feldman ... Discussion will be led by Randi Lampert No one knows why Orthodox Jews settled in Memphis, but we saw our city as the Jerusalem of the South. "This is the voice of the Ladies Auxiliary, the group of women at the heart of this close-knit community, and it is their voices that tell of how a carefully structured world begins to unravel with the arrival of Batsheva, young, beautiful, a con-vert, and a widow with a small child.. "Batsheva's unconfined joy in the rituals of her adopted religion -seems odd and even slightly improper to the ladies of the Auxiliary, who pride themselves on their modesty, domesticity, and the strictness of their observance. The Orthodox families of Memphis, Tennessee, are as proud of their century-old southern roots as they are of their Jewish heritage. Sept. 11th... Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult... Discussion will be facilitated by Sheryl Honig In the aftermath of a sudden divorce, Mariah struggles with depression and Faith her seven-year-old daughter seeks solace in a new friend - a friend who may or may not be imaginary. Faith talks to her "Guard" constantly and begins to recite passages from the Bible - a book she's never read. As the story builds to a climactic battle for cus-tody, Mariah must discover that spirit is not necessarily something that comes from religion but from inside oneself. High Holy Days?15 HIGH HOLY DAYS 5764 INFORMATION Registration ? Walk-in registration began July 1, 2003 at 9:00 am. ? Registrations will not be accepted over the telephone. ? Fax registration is available with credit card payment only. ? All prior financial obligations must have been paid and 1/3 of your 2003/2004 dues in order to be eligible for membership privileges. Childcare ? For security and safety purposes, all children must be picked up at the pre-school. For everyone's benefit we should not have unsupervised children. Therefore, all children between 1-17 must register for the appropriate program so they will have somewhere to go when they are not attending services with their family. ? Childcare will be provided from 15 minutes prior to the services until 15 minutes after the services. Parking ? For safety reasons, only those vehicles with proper TBS vehicle identification will be permitted to park on the premises. ? Handicapped parking is available for only those vehicles that have designated handicapped authorization. Out of Town Family/Military ? Any military personnel wishing to attend services, must call the temple offices prior to the services and bring a valid military ID to obtain admittance. ? All adult children of members (18-24) are entitled to receive a free membership. Please contact the temple office to sign up and receive admittance to all serv