December 2019 Pathfinder

An Honor to Give!

A few weeks ago, standing in a super market future by our continuing to focus efforts on endowment.
Continued success in raising endowment funds creates
checkout lane, the cashier asked if I would long-term financial stability and supports special programs
contribute to help feed the homeless for and services. Although there are many ways to give to the
Thanksgiving. Making my gift made me think Endowment Fund, the two most common are: current

about what an honor it is to help others. Gifts of Funds which offer an immediate tax deduction and
Sometimes that help takes the form of financial allow the donor to see the impact of their gift during their
assistance, but in other instances it could be just holding a lifetime, and Leaving a Bequest in one’s will, which is
hand, listening to another person in need of comfort or, at exempt from federal estate tax and represents one of the
other times, a special word or two to just show that you easiest ways to leave a legacy.
care.

At this season, it is not uncommon to be asked to show The Temple Solel Endowment Foundation Board of
our support with our pocketbook. And oh, the number of Directors provides oversight of the endowment funds
causes….feeding the homeless, providing a holiday gift for which are managed by a professional investment
a family less fortunate, supporting numerous well- management firm. I am proud that each of the 14
deserved charities, or, yes, even providing endowment members of the foundation board has either made a cash
support to our beloved Temple Solel. gift, a legacy gift, or in some cases both to the endowment
effort. This is a committed board! Should this be your time
In my almost ten years of helping grow our endowment, to explore this opportunity to make a difference, feel free
whether during the year or at year-end, I have to contact Nelson Lerner, Endowment Foundation Board
encountered many fellow temple members with many President or Peter Pishko, Executive Director.
stories when I have approached them. The most common
is “Why give to meet future needs, the temple has so As noted earlier, what an honor it is to be able to help
many needs today.” This is a legitimate observation and another person. I have a very personal sense of pride to
those who may wish to make a gift today to financially gaze at the endowment wall in the temple lobby and see
support a special project will be welcomed with open the names of so many temple members who have
arms. experienced that honor by helping to ensure our temple’s
future.
However, as we approach the end of the calendar year,
this is a good time to consider support of the temple Dick Lamden
through an endowment gift. While present operations are
met through a combination of dues, annual fund raising Director, Temple Solel Endowment Foundation
and donations, Temple Solel will be better served in the

Happy Hanukkah

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.

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Service Schedule Michal Aviva Ronit Nemiroff, daughter of Gilah Nemiroff and Yakov Molho,

Friday, December 6, 2019 will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:30 am. Michal attends
Tot Shabbat 5:30 pm
Shabbat Services 6:15 pm Sunrise Middle School where she is a member of the National Junior
An oneg will precede the service at Honor Society. She enjoys playing viola with the North Valley
5:30 pm. Anniversaries will be Symphony Orchestra, animal activism, art, environmental activism,
announced.
and running. For her mitzvah project, Michal volunteered at
Saturday, December 7, 2019 Goats with Horns Animal Sanctuary in Gilbert and Feed My
Torah Study 9:00 am
Starving Children.
Friday, December 13, 2019
Shabbat Services 6:15 pm
An oneg will precede the service at
5:30 pm. Choir will perform.

Saturday, December 14, 2019
Torah Study 9:00 am

Friday, December 20, 2019
Shabbat Services 6:15 pm
An oneg will precede the service at
5:30 pm.

Saturday, December 21, 2019
Torah Study 9:00 am
Shabbat Morning Services 10:30 am
During the service Michal Nemiroff
will be called to the Torah as a
Bat Mitzvah.

Sunday, December 22, 2019
1st Night of Hanukkah
Light 1st candle at sundown

Friday, December 27, 2019
Shabbat Services 6:15 pm
An oneg will precede the service at
5:30 pm. Hanukkah Shabbat.

Saturday, December 28, 2019
Torah Study 9:00 am

Sunday, December 29, 2019
Last Night of Hanukkah
Light 8th candle at sundown

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The Light Within
Why is it easier to think when we close
“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a

our eyes? Why do we shut out other senses spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think

when we want to focus on the words of the with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame

Shema? Why do we close our eyes, yet wave within us.” –Albert Schweitzer

in with our arms the light of the The light within is buried deep As the nights grow longer, let us look
Shabbat candles? Why do we close And so much time is spent asleep for opportunities to focus on the light
our eyes to kiss our beloved? within us and within those around us.

Sometimes by limiting our visual When all the answers are denied Let us extend our ‘sight.’ Rather than
experience of the world, we can The only truth is deep inside fearing the darkness, perhaps we can
actually pay deeper attention to the go even more deeply into the

thoughts in our minds and the awareness that arises as the light

feelings in our hearts. In fact, recent –from The Light Within, c. 2014 T. Herzog decreases. Perhaps when the light

studies have shown that the visual outside is diminished, we can find the

information we receive from the light that is buried deep within us and

world takes up so much of our brain power that we are share that light with others.

better able to focus on those sensations of touch, smell Here’s to a light-filled December… Todd Herzog
and hearing when we close our eyes. Maybe we can make
this process even more intentional as we go through our Cantorial Soloist

daily interactions during the shorter days of December.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Holiday Closures BIRTHS

 Jessica Barranco Tuesday, December 24,  Jack Matthew Grombacher –
 Iris Feldman 1:00 pm Closure son of Emilie Grombacher
 Frank and Renee Weiss and daughter Hailee
 Andrew and Sarah Barroway and son Benjamin Wednesday, December 25 A Tree Grows
 Marty and Valerie Fishgold in Solel
 Jamie Hormel and Karen Wolf Tuesday, December 31
 Jon and Sandy Schwartz 1:00 pm Closure The purchase of a leaf on Temple
 Ralph and Leslie Seligman Solel’s Tree of Life provides a special
 Joshua Silverstein and Taylor Smith
 Marcia Vincent and Shari Appleman way to commemorate a
 Yoon and Scott Cohen life-cycle event, while at the same
time providing needed funds for our
Temple Solel wishes everyone a children’s religious education. You
wonderful holiday season. May the lights of Hanukkah have probably noticed the inscribed
leaves, each one reminding us of a
shine brighter with each passing year.
special Simchah or thought
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES celebrated by a temple member or

Leonard and Robin Balon .................... 37 yrs Eugene and Linda Montgomery ...................42 yrs organization. These leaves can be
Steve and Lisa Banen........................... 31 yrs Rodney Coty and Brooke Morrow-Coty .......12 yrs purchased for $180 each. All funds
Robert and Eve Danoff ........................ 22 yrs Neil and Vicki Motzkin..................................34 yrs are used to support various Temple
Clem and Nancy Farber ....................... 46 yrs Jeff and Patsy Parker ....................................26 yrs
Steve and Nanci Fisher ........................ 46 yrs Martin and Rollie Rosen ...............................58 yrs Youth and
Alan and Vicki Givant........................... 56 yrs A. Bruce and Barbara Schimberg..................35 yrs Education Programs.
Len and Ellie Harris .............................. 66 yrs Adam and Jodi Stone....................................12 yrs
Aaron and Mara Kurasch..................... 19 yrs Michael and Natanya Washburn................. 17 yrs A leaf has been purchased:
Mal and Elaine Lazinsk ........................ 61 yrs Ira and Myrna Wechter ................................51 yrs
Eliot and Doris Minsker ....................... 62 yrs  In honor of the bat mitzvah
of Maya Superfon

From Sarah and Joel Superfon

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Holiday Lights

F or small children, Hanukkah is Here is a great recipe to add to your Hanukkah fried food
list.
experienced through the senses: beautiful
candles shining, the taste of fried foods (i.e, OVEN-FRIED ZUCCHINI STICKS
delicious, sweet, sticky sufganiyot or donut
holes, latkes or fried zucchini) and evening INGREDIENTS:
snuggles with family. Introduce your little 4 zucchini, cut in half lengthwise
ones to Hanukkah with stories like Where is Baby's 1 cup flour
Dreidel and Hanukkah Lights. 1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
The only ritual component of Hanukkah is lighting the 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
hanukkiah and saying the blessings. Everything else is 1 cup French fried onions, crushed
optional—fried food, tales of Jewish heroism, gifts and 2 eggs
gelt. Ritually speaking, it’s all about the light, and for each
of eight nights, bringing a little more of it into the world. INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
The candles are lit from left to right. Traditionally, for the
whole period the candles are burning (about a half hour), 2. Cut each zucchini in half. Cut each half lengthwise into
you’re not supposed to work. Take that half hour and sticks.
enjoy the glow. Watch the candles burn, sing a song
together, eat a zucchini stick, play a game, read a book. 3. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in one bowl. In a
second bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, combine
The sixth night of Hanukkah always coincides with a new panko breadcrumbs and crispy onions.
moon, making this night the darkest night of Hanukkah.
Hanukkah teaches that with darkness comes the possibility 4. Bread the zucchini by dipping each spear in flour, then
of light. Arlo Guthrie said, “You can’t have a light without a egg, and finally breadcrumb mixture.
dark to stick it in.” Spread some light with a friend by
making and delivering a goodie bag. Place your hanukkiah 5. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray. Lay each
near a window and share your light with everyone. spear flat on the sheet. Spray a light layer of cooking
spray over the top.
The real miracle of Hanukkah was that we tried to light the
hanukkiah given the small amount of oil available. So, the 6. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Jewish answer to a world that feels dark is to go ahead and
shine some light. Enjoy the holiday! 7. Serve with ketchup, dressing, or dip. Dip them, and
they’ll look like candles!

Mary Ann Bloom

Director of Early Childhood Education

We Need to Know… Upcoming Speaker & Topic

Please inform the Temple Solel office when Tuesday, December 3, 7:00 pm at Temple Solel
a family member or friend is in the hospital. Professor Marc Dollinger

Too often we find out about “Black Power, Jewish Politics:
illnesses, crises and hospitalizations Reinventing the Alliance in the 1960s”
long after they occur. This is a
missed opportunity for visits Classes cost $18 per person, per session, and you must
from the rabbi and calls from register to attend. Learn more and register at
the Caring Community as well www.valleybeitmidrash.org.
as other assistance offered by
the temple. We need your help
in order to offer ours.

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Raker Religious School

R ecently, I signed up to an online site out work is the key to success and failure is something from
which we all learn. We want our children to be mensch-
of Boston called JewishBoston This Week. This like in their behavior and inclusive in their actions.
site is filled with wonderful, insightful, funny
and thoughtful stories about Jewish people, Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is the time to dedicate
Jewish organizations, and Jewish life. each candles’ light to the betterment of humans, giving
strength to those in need of courage. And as the article
As I was reading through the most current set of articles, says, “the courage to uncover the inner light that lives
one caught my eye. It was an article about the Mi within all of us, making our lives a blessing, sharing that
Shebeirach, the prayer for healing and the giving of blessing with others.” I hope all of our Raker families do
strength to those in need. something each night of Hanukkah that brings light to our
world. Let me know about your “light” and I will write
Everyday, our children and their families are exposed to about it.
events that are challenging to explain. Events that many of
us don’t want our children to have to deal with, much less Please note that our Shabbat Hike (see ad below) is
experience. We want our children to learn how to deal counted as a school day and participation is expected.
with the ups and downs of everyday living; just not too
many of the “downs.” We want our children to understand Tobee Waxenberg
that they are not entitled to everything in life; that hard
Director of Raker Religious School

Boker Tov Bistro is open Sundays So Your Child Turns 11
8:20 am to 10:30 am as follows:
December 15 This Month?

Grab a coffee, enjoy some breakfast, mingle with friends, If you haven’t requested a bar or bat mitzvah
read a book, play mah jongg… and build community! date yet and your child is turning 11 this

All proceeds from the Boker Tov Bistro benefit the Raker Religious month, stop by the temple office and fill out a
School Scholarship Fund to assist students with tuition expenses. Temple Solel Bar/Bat Mitzvah Date Request
Form to get the process started. Fillable PDF
forms are also available for download on our
website: templesolel.org/forms. Completed
forms may be emailed to Jelena Santiago at

[email protected].

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The Forthcoming U.S. Elections Spin a Little Love

Sunday, December 15. 2019 at 10:30 am There is still time to participate and bring a little
holiday joy to a family in need. Please take a dreidel
Mark Stern, Associate Emeritus Professor, ASU from the menorah in the lobby and help make the
Temple Solel is pleased to host Mark holidays a little happier for someone this season.
Stern, who will speak about “The
Forthcoming U.S. Elections: What We The red and green dreidels are for our
Know and What We Don’t Know.” This talk military families. They are also for 2
will be from a political science viewpoint, families we are adopting through Jewish
based on his analysis of current news, Family & Children’s Services. Blue and
voter related projections and exploring the white dreidels are for Temple Solel
families who need some help.
possible effects of those areas that are still unknown. His
presentation will invite questions from the audience. Please bring your wrapped gift, with paper dreidel
attached, to the temple office by 12:00 pm, Monday,
Mark holds a Ph.D. In Political Science from the University December 9, 2019.Questions? Contact Linda Ribnik
of Rochester (1970) and a B.A. from Brooklyn College- at [email protected] or 480.399.4129.
C.U.N.Y. (1965). He has published numerous articles on
U.S. elections, civil rights and the presidency as well as a
book on the presidency and voting rights. He currently
holds Associate Emeritus Professor status with Arizona
State University and teaches courses independently on
U.S. politics, elections and the presidency.

This provocative and interesting program is open to the
entire community and all are welcome to attend. RSVP to
[email protected].

Photography by Skip Feinstein Downtown Study Group

Featured in ART SHOWCASE Wednesday, December 4, 2019
12:00-1:00 pm
A photography retrospective highlighting four decades
of work by Skip Feinstein is the subject of the ART Engelman Berger, P.C. in Phoenix
SHOWCASE exhibit in the North Hallway Gallery, RSVP to Scott Cohen, [email protected]
through February 2020. An artist reception will be held
on January 5 at 10:30 in the Social Hall. Refreshments A couple of years ago, Temple Solel pioneered a program
will be served. that enabled our congregants who work in downtown
Phoenix to have an opportunity to learn with our clergy
Skip’s photography started in 1971 when he bought his during their lunch periods.
first “real” camera to record the birth of his daughter.
He became hooked on the craft and set out to make it WHAT IS DOWNTOWN STUDY GROUP?
into an art by taking many courses and workshops. Over
the years, he has captured random local moments as At its simplest, the Temple Solel Downtown Study Group is
well as people and places during his travels as a leader a “Lunch and Learn” program scheduled during lunch. Our
of volunteer doctors and surgeons in such countries as Host, Engelman Berger, P.C. Law Offices, offers free
Pakistan, Nicaragua, Peru, Haiti and Tanzania. Skip also lunches to those involved. It is a less formal and less
produced beautiful portraits from his studio in structured event to discuss topics of Torah.
Scottsdale.
HOW DOES IT WORK?

Congregants are invited to join us as we nourish our minds
and bodies with the study of Torah. As the Talmud teaches
(loosely translated), “Without food in our stomachs, it's
tough to focus on Jewish learning, and without Jewish
learning, being physically sustained is not enough.” Now
you can have both! Take the time for yourself to learn and
grow with Rabbi Linder and Rabbi Langowitz downtown at
the law offices of Engelman Berger, PC.

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Temple Solel Book Club The Al & Irma Feldman To all our
Yiddish friends
Dear Fellow Readers, Y i d d i s h Club and supporters

We had such a wonderful turnout for the October book of the Yiddish
club meeting. Thanks to all for a lively discussion with
respectful disagreements about the last book. Twenty Club here at Temple Solel, we want to invite you to join
Jews, thirty opinions?
us for our next meeting to take place Wednesday,
On Tuesday, December 17 at 6:00 pm, we will convene
once again at the Temple for a dairy/pareve (non-meat, December 18, 1:30-3:00 pm.
fish okay) potluck. We will discuss One Night, Markovitch
by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, led by new member and retired We thank the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst for
professor Robert Wardy. RSVP to [email protected] allowing us to preview the video Beyle at our November
if you can join us. meeting.

One Night, Markovitch is generally Our founders Al and Irma Feldman were huge supporters
unavailable in Kindle (ebook) form or to of the Book Center. I feel that Al and Irma would be
borrow from local libraries, but you can pleased that we brought Beyle to our group.
order a book on Amazon.com or borrow
one of the six copies available from the Join us for an early welcoming of Hanukkah into AZ at
Temple library. Please be kind and return
the book promptly once you have read it our next meeting. We will sing Hanukkah lider (songs).
to allow others a chance. If you buy a Our group is fortunate to have 2 talented guitar playing
personal copy, try to share it with a friend members who will lead the singing. I will read one of my
once you have read it. favorite Hanukkah mayses ( stories) written by IB Singer.

The premise of One Night, Markovitch is that in 1930s Bring a special item you use on Hanukkah to share with
Palestine some young men travel to Europe to engage in the group. I have two. Tell us where your Hanukkiah is
marriages to Jewish women they have never met to rescue from. (In our youth we called it a menorah.)
them, bring them to Palestine, and then divorce them and
return to Europe to marry others in the same routine. Add your light to our group on Wednesday, December
Inevitably something goes awry. The Independent says 18th from 1:30-2:50. Remember we share nayes (news)
this: “Gundar-Goshen’s prose conveys the ‘sweet sound’ of
laughter and compassion.” Early reactions from some local of happenings in the yiddish world during our last 15
readers have been likewise positive. minutes of each session. Clip articles from magazines
and newspapers, bring info about TV special programs or
Our remaining book selections will be: new videos or recordings, etc.

February 25, 2020: The Emperor of Shoes by Spencer Wise, Biz dem 18 fun December,
discussion led by Steve Slogoff
Sandy Bernoff
May 5, 2020: Underground Fugue by Margot Singer,
discussion leader TBD You don’t have to speak or know Yiddish, just come and
enjoy our community. We hope to see you. Until then,
You may borrow these books from the temple library or Zay Gezunt!
local libraries or purchase them in physical book or ebook
format. Annual Foster Care

Happy reading and Happy Hanukkah!!! Holiday Party

Judy Schaffert Temple Solel will host the JFCS Annual Holiday Party to
celebrate young adults who are leaving the foster care
Did You Know??? support program on Wednesday, December 18.
Volunteers are asked to bring baked goods for dessert
Erev Shabbat Services are available (chocolate brownies are a favorite!) to Temple Solel on
via live stream on your home PC! Wednesday, December 18 before 5:00 pm. Or donate to
Go to www.templesolel.org & click the Solel Social Action Fund to offset dinner costs at
on the Shabbat Streaming button a https://www.templesolel.org/contribute/donations.
few minutes before the service.

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Sisters of Solel enjoying A Night of Art & Wine in October.

Host Weeks for 2020
April 12-19
July 5-12

October 11-18
December 20-27
To volunteer email Rae at [email protected].
Donations can be made to the Family Promise Fund at
www.templesolel.org/contribute/donations.

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Carter’s Farm at The Solel Preschool

The Solel Preschool got a visit from
Carter’s Farm Petting Zoo to
coincide with the “Noah's Ark”
Torah portion and the kids enjoyed
seeing the animals up close!

Taste of LimmudAZ co-chairs and LimmudAZ founders with Temple Solel’s Young Adult group enjoyed their bowling event in October
keynote speaker Christopher Noxon

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Vodka Latke Returns to Solel

Mix and mingle with Temple Solel’s Young Adult Group
(20s, 30s, 40s) at our Vodka Latke event on December 21st
at 7:00 pm (see ad on page 2)! Discover the art of cocktail
creations as Valley mixologists from Mix Mobile
Bartending AZ share techniques and tastings of 2
innovative, “crafty” vodka-based cocktails. This interactive
evening will educate guests about spirit details and dive
into the history of vodka while allowing you to learn how
to make craft cocktails! In the spirit of Hanukkah, we’ll be
serving our favorite potato pancakes in a variety of flavors.
Latkes so good, you’ll think Bubbe made them!

Tickets are available on Chaverweb: tinyurl.com/
Chaverweb-TS. Space is limited, so reserve your ticket
today! Location details given upon registration.

Worshipers Targeted

by Gift Card Scam

We’re seeing a new spin on gift card scams. This time,
scammers are pretending to be a pastor, rabbi, priest,
imam, or bishop. They’re asking worshipers for gift card
contributions for a worthy cause. Appeals are often made
by email, but we’ve heard people are getting texts and
phone calls, too.

The bogus emails often include the name of the local
pastor and a legitimate looking email address. But a closer
look should raise some red flags. For example, the email
address isn’t the one normally used by the church, and the
service provider is different, too. The message may begin
with a simple “Hi,” but doesn’t include a recipient’s name.
There also may be spelling errors, including the pastor’s
name.

The imposter asks you to buy a popular gift card—
frequently, iTunes, Google Play, or Amazon—and then asks
for the gift card number and PIN on the back of the card.
Those numbers let the scammer immediately get the
money you loaded onto the card. And once that’s done,
the scammer and your money are gone, usually without a
trace.

If you or someone you know paid a scammer with a gift
card, report it as soon as possible. Call the card company
and tell them the gift card was used in a scam. Here is
contact information for some of the gift card companies
that scammers use most often. Then, tell the FTC about it
at ftc.gov/complaint. Your reports may help law
enforcement agencies launch investigations that could
stop imposters and other fraudsters in their tracks.

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2019/07/worshipers-
targeted-gift-card-scam

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Thank You! “First Candle” at Torah Study

Volunteer Recognition Have you heard the story of the first candle of
Hanukkah? It begins in a setting far from Hanukkah, on
Volunteers are an essential part of Temple Solel. We would like the solemn day of Yom Kippur. During the concluding
to thank the following volunteers for their time and efforts: service of Yom Kippur, the gate of heaven opens wide,
and slichah (forgiveness) pours down on all humanity.
Beginner Mah Jongg Beth Sennett This is the moment when the first candle is formed.
Shari Cohen Judy Sirkis
Jill Loebel Debbie Smith In the Torah, forgiveness dates back to the creation of
Beth Sennett Lisa Trotta the world. In the beginning, God knew that humans
Nancy Weinstein would make mistakes. But God expected us to pay our
Birthday calls debts, and fix any damage we caused. The Torah calls
Arlene Bonime Gift Shop this work teshuvah, meaning “return to others” what we
Carol Brillman have taken from them.
Knitting for a Purpose Becky Lieberman
Frieda Allweiss Sue Waldbaum But sometimes humans fall short of this expectation. We
Carol Brillman commit wrongs that we are unable to mend. We lack the
Hannah Dodge Yahrzeits emotional or financial resources needed to make our
Jill Loebel Cynthia Marcus victims whole. Possibly, we face unending guilt. God saw
Margie Rahilly this problem arise early on, and therefore added
forgiveness as a final ingredient to make the world a
Would you like to volunteer at some point in the future? livable place (Genesis 9:11). For example, when the
We’d love to have you! Email [email protected], and we’ll Israelites mess up and plead for mercy, God says:
add you to our volunteer email list for upcoming opportunities. “Salachti, I pardon as you have asked” (Numbers 14:20).

Caring Community News Remarkably, we repeat those same words during the
concluding service of Yom Kippur. The heavenly gate
The Caring Community thanks Susan Wine and Bob opens wide and God forgives everyone. Then the sun
Ransom for filling our freezer wth Beef Barley Soup, sets, the shofar sounds, and the gate closes… almost.
Chicken Soup, and pot roast dinners. Dottie added 8 more According to mystics, an angel sticks her wing into the
dinners to that. So we are pretty well stocked and ready to gate, wedging it open. Through this crack, God’s light
meet the needs of our congregants. Since last reported we shines on. Like a twinkling star, this light crosses cosmic
delivered food to nine families. We partnered with the miles, appearing in our homes as the first candle of
Thanksgiving Dinner Project and delivered dinners to folks Hanukkah. With open hearts, we share it with everyone.
on our Mi Shebereich list and congregants who were alone
on Thanksgiving. We are planning on making applesauce Please come celebrate Hanukkah at Torah Study! We
for Hanukkah this month. meet every Saturday morning at 9:00 am in the library.
Everyone is welcome!
The Caring Community has taken over Mah Jongg during
Marlene Tucker’s absence. We recruited Shari Cohen to Matthew Kozinets
teach beginner Mah Jongg. We had a fantastic response
from folks wanting to learn to play. Thirteen people signed Discretionary Fund
up for this five week course beginning on October 20th. Contributions
Shari recruited Jill Loebel and Beth Sennett to assist her
since so many signed up. These instructors have been Temple Solel thanks everyone for their continued
getting rave reviews. We are most grateful for their generosity and support of our clergy staff through
commitment and service. We hope these beginners will contributions made to their individual discretionary
join us after the course is over. Many thanks to Sandy and fund accounts. To avoid any confusion, we ask that you
Al Barkov who have taken the show on the road to play be sure to include the intended rabbi’s full name in the
Mah Jongg every Monday at Sagewood Assisted Living. memo portion of your check and/or on any
correspondence that accompanies your contribution.
Should you be in need of the services of the Caring
Community, please contact [email protected] or call Thank you!
the temple office at 480.991.7414.

Dottie Braun-Cohen, Caring Community Chair

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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 honor of Winter Rafal’s bat mitzvah Family Promise
From Andrew and Jules Rafal
 In appreciation of Rabbi Linder  A donation was made by Audrey Sobel
From Judie and Jerry Kroot and Family  Thank you Rabbi Langowitz for bringing  A donation was made by David Kay
From Avery Crossman our family comfort  A donation was made by Jeff Vogel
From Andy and Hallie Waxenberg From Sandy Slaton Winograd  In memory of Donald Neuman

 In appreciation of the beautiful High Cantorial Soloist’s Todd Herzog From Barbara Neuman
Holiday Services  In memory of Anna Bolno
From the Danoff Family Discretionary Fund
From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom  Thank you for the lovely High Holiday From Gary and Phylis Bolno
From Reva and Don Levy
From Beverly and Alan Wernick Services General Fund
From Ruvanne and Clara Grossman From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom
From the Wilkofs From Audrey Sobel  In memory of Dr. Martin Weisberg
From Cynthia Marcus
 Thank you for the High Holiday honor Dr. Gerald Becker Adult Education Fund
From Audrey Sobel  Thank you for welcoming me to services  In honor of Rabbi Linder
From Steve Cohen
 In memory of Zachary Zabatta From Leslie Kane
From Judith Golden  In memory of Joseph Levine  From Joan and Larry Pass
In memory of Lena Budd
 In memory of Phyllis Leshowitz From Judy Schaffert In memory of Frank Budd
From Barry Leshowitz
Art@Solel  In memory of Reba Ginsburg
 In gratitude to Rabbi Linder, celebrating  In memory of Andrea Goodstein-Curtis From Sharon and Ted Gordon
the marriage of Amanda and Jeff Cici
From Matt and Patty Lernor From Susan and Ira Thomas  In memory of Eva MicFlicker
 Thank you to the Art@Solel Committee From Brent Adleman and
 A donation was made by Gail Rineberg Chris Turbyfill
 In memory of Meryl Susan Goldman for the wonderful reception From Bellarri Adleman
From Mort Scult
From Ruth Goldman  In memory of Charles Brillman
 In honor of the marriage of Amanda Caring Community Fund From Carol Brillman
 In honor of Maya Belle – Mazel Tov
Lernor and Jeffrey Cici  A donation was made by Mona Ornstein
From Donna and Dean Kaner From Judith Bingyou  In memory of Judith Shumaker
 A donation was made by Dennis and
 In memory of Leon Winkelman From Joan Weissman
From Judy Seplow Eileen Neiman  In memory of Stella Epstein
 A donation was made by JoAnn Kovan
 From Joyce Kranzberg  A donation was made by Jill Davis From Richard Epstein
In memory of Charles S. Kranzberg  In memory of Dr. Stanley Bonime  From Barbara and Bruce Schimberg
In memory of Jacqueline Robbin
Kranzberg Lugo From Arlene Bonime In memory of Archie Schimberg
In memory of David Zisook
 In honor of Winter Rafal’s bat mitzvah Cary J. Zucker Youth Library  In memory of Grace Spencer
From Jules and Andrew Rafal  In memory of Norman Krumholz From Barbara Spencer
 In memory of Robert Joseph
Rabbi Langowitz’s Discretionary Fund From Joyce and Charles Tiber From Fern Kane
 In memory of Arnold Rosen
 In appreciation of the beautiful High Edward and Celia Linder Interfaith From Howard Rosen
Holiday Services  In memory of Moe Klein
From the Danoff Family Bridge-Building Fund From Judy Spiegel
From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom  In memory of Jim Waxenberg  In memory of Maddie Levitt
From Ruvanne and Clara Grossman From Ellie Ziegler
From Audrey Sobel From Frank and Becky Weinberg  From Linda Weiner
From the Wilkofs  In memory of Harlan Crossman In memory of Lillian Breen
In memory of Leopold Breen
 In honor of Miss Quinn P. Lewkowitz From Jan Carp  In memory of Marsha Friedman
From Catherine T. Lewkowitz From Sonny Friedman
Endowment Fund  A donation was made by Merle and
 From Sharon and Stewart Levine  From the Danoff Family Bob Tegman
In memory of Harlan Crossman  In memory of Virginia Montgomery
In honor of the birth of Lorna and Les Speedy recovery to Sue Waldbaum From Eugene and Linda Montgomery
Klebe’s granddaughter, Stella Lillian In memory of Jim Waxenberg  In memory of Harlan Crossman
In honor of Samantha Sweet’s bat  Steve Gerst and Pete Bloom, thank you From Faith and David Boninger
mitzvah for your huge kindness From Sandra Harris
From Avery Crossman  In memory of Richard Slaton
 In memory of Milo Chozen  In memory of Harlan Crossman
From Rollie and Marty Rosen From Fran and Dick Lamden

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Contributions (Cont’d)

From Mark and Sandy Winograd From Barbara and Marvin Chassin  For the Thanksgiving Meal Project 2019
 In memory of Alice Novak  In memory of Norman Krumholz From Audrey Sobel
From Patty and Matt Lernor
From Judy Alpert From Joyce and Charles Tiber From Myrna and Ira Wechter

Jim Waxenberg Youth Fund Oneg Fund The Solel Preschool
 In memory of Jim Waxenberg Sponsors  From Pete and Mary Ann Bloom
 In honor of the baby naming of
From Mary Ann and Pete Bloom In memory of Rona Malofsky
From Marilyn and Phil Hawkes Isabelle Harriet Brown In memory of Allan Flader
From Noni Clark From Craig and Lauren Brown
From Gayle and Ira Feldman Donations received after
From Doreen Leibovitz  In honor of the bat mitzvah of November 8, 2019 will be printed in the
From Paul and Marnee Solon Michal Nemiroff
From Diane Schoen From Gilah Nemiroff-Molho next issue of the Pathfinder.

Jane and Bob Podall Library Fund Contributions
 In memory of Phyllis Leshowitz  In honor of our anniversary

From Barry Leshowitz From Sol and Helen Epstein
 In memory of Gertrude Lewis
Social Action Fund

Social Action at Temple Solel

At Temple Solel we seek the divine spark in each individual by working together, based on the Jewish tradition of tikkun
olam and the teachings of Torah, to help the needy in our community and affect social change. We invite you to become
part of our tapestry of neighbors helping neighbors, striving to fulfill our mission of being a vibrant and engaged social
action community. For further information, please email [email protected].

Tzedakah—giving of resources homeless families by providing dinner and a safe place to
sleep for seven nights on a quarterly basis during the year.
Organizations we have helped include the following:
 StreetLightUSA StreetLightUSA: Temple Solel sponsors luncheons at this
 Phoenix Cancer Support Network shelter for girls who have been rescued from sex
 Saving Amy trafficking.
 Jewish Family and Children’s Services
 Phoenix Jewish Free Loan Mitzvah Day: Solel members and Raker Religious School
 Jewish National Fund participate in various projects at Solel and in the
 Bubble and Froth Foundation for Food Assistance community that benefit a variety of charitable
organizations.
G’milut Chasadim—acts of loving kindness
Jewish Family and Children’s Services Annual Foster Care
Thanksgiving Meal Project: Prior to Thanksgiving, Solel Party: Temple Solel sponsors a holiday party for the young
members come together as a community to create and adults who are part of the foster care program.
package individual Thanksgiving meals for Saving Amy, an
organization supporting those who are transitioning from Advocacy/Shinui Kivun—changing the status quo
homeless shelters to apartments. Last year we made 90
turkey dinners with all the fixings.  Immigration and Asylum Seekers:
 Kino Border Initiative
Spin a Little Love: Each December Temple Solel members  Arizona Jews for Justice
support military families and community members in need
with gifts for the holidays.  Interfaith Alliances:
 Islamic Speakers Bureau
Family Promise of Greater Phoenix: Temple Solel is part of  Valley Interfaith Project
the network of congregations that helps first time  Brit Olam

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Yahrzeits

Kaddish will be recited on Erev Shabbat on the following dates:

December 6, 2019 December 27, 2019

Milton Ackerman David Jacobson Mollie Riffer Norman Berns Gail Gash Mira Neimark
Lillian Alpert Irving Kauff Florence Rigberg Selma Bodell Sylvia Ginsburg Louis Palitz
Benjamin Altwarg Pauline Kay Albert Rosen Charlotte Bollyn Harry Ginsburg Rita Pashkow
Melissa Barron Mortimer Keats Frances Rubenzik Sarah Brody Erwin Goldfine Morris Rifkin

Richard Bernstein Alger Klein Frances Rudinger Edith Brossman Frances Gometz Ruth Schwartz
Yetta Birstein Evelyn Lasik Ada Scherr Hilda Buchman Esther Groman Sarah Seltzer
Rosalyn Bloom John Lawful Milton Schultz Hannah Busch Rose Haber Florence Sennett
Max Brustin Betty Levie Ethel Schwartz Mary Ann Cawker-Flood Mearle Harrison Lillian Shapiro
Max Brustin Jeanne Levinsky Anna Slavin Allan Cohan Solomon Isaac Maurice Targove
Mary Crossman Peter Libby Norman Sobel Raymond Cohen Ben Kane Harry Traister
Helen Elkin Jordan Lipsman Stanley Stein Bertha Cohen Ida Kassie Sophie Turk

Sam Engel Larry Lipsman Phyllis Sweet Harold Colb Erwin Lanson Robert Ullman
Belle Epstein Joseph Lurie Kay Tuber Ruth Feinstein Herman Lewkowitz Sonya Ullman
Roslyn Feldberg Edythe Meilach Salle Ugoretz Stephen Field Calvin Lieberman Morris Vinegar
Harry Galst Michael Miller Audrey Wallack Selma Fink Robert Mahler Mollie Wechter
Allan Gurovitsch Matta Pereploytchikov Herbert Winograd Shirley Freedland Louis Meyers Sylvia Wohlman
Larry Hall Judith Prowda Emil Zugravu Freida Friefield Leah Nagel
Katherine Hoffman

December 13, 2019 January 3, 2020

David Allweiss Benjamin Klein Gary Shapiro Mort Balon Morry Howard Manuel Pass
Dora Bakalar Doris Leff Manuel Shindel Jean Barrett Leona Isaac Ruth Powell
David Barrett Lillian Leopold Cynthia Shultz Hyman Bricker Marcia Jubinville Gerald Quiat
Marvin Bendau Mildred Lerman Goldie Siegel Myron Cohen Sarah Kaplan Mark Reisman
Herbert Klein
Dorothy Bodker Harry Lewis Abraham Slavin Edwin Cooperstein Samuel Lazarus Stephen Rineberg
Gloria Burke Betty Mink Joseph Smulyan Dana Dickman Fred Levey Harry Rosenblum
Ron Clayman Jerome Moses Frances Sokolov Adam Donnenfield Rose Lishinsky Leon Rubin
Sol Deutsch Jack Moses Harry Stone Udell Duboe Austin Matlock Abe Rudberg
Jack Frank Donald Pollack Joel Sukenic Rose Duboe Julius Menaged Karen Shifris
Harold Geller Isaac Rigberg Philip Wain Sara Feige Joseph Micflikier Hope Rose Shykind
Virginia Glascock Jean Rosen Irene Waxenberg Leonard Fisher Phillip Moss Arnold Siegel
Evelyn Motzkin
Edward Goldstein Jeanette Rosen Jonathan Stanley Garner Robert Murray Rose Silberstein
Edward Gottlieb Arthur Ruble Weinberger Charles Gartell Joyce Oppenheim Lillian Smith
Estelle Green Simon Scheuer Albert Wilkins Eugenia Gavartin Polly Pass Joseph Weissman
Robert Hawkes Joan Schrift Leon Zinn James Harris Murray Wlody
Kate Kahn Rose Schwartz Cary Zucker Paul Hochberg Marvin Wolf
Vic Kelly

December 20, 2019

Fred Benderoff Nelson Gotlieb Norman Lipton Condolences
Rose Benson Evalyn Heavenrich Dianne Lishinsky
Ruth Charnie Elsie Heinle Jennie Menaged We Mourn the Loss of:
Lillian Corson Max Hirsch Jennie Millman
 Morris Sherman – father of Andrea Sherman
Joseph Denmark Sara Holtzman William Nathan  Richard Slaton – brother of Sandy Winograd
Milton Dresner Leo Kastner Floyd Parker  William Hopkins – father of Bill Hopkins
Arlene Fiel Freda Keats Eleanor Schultz  Harlan Crossman – father of Avery Crossman
Jacob Fishman Esther Kezele Gerhardt Shumaker  Evye Woldman – wife of Jim Woldman
Wendell Ginsberg William Kranz Edward Usem
Ellen Gold Ernie Laiss Bessie Wolfe
Abe Goldberg Ida Lamden Benjamin Wolfe

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Gift Shop News

Our Gift Shop is one of the best-kept Published by and for the members of Temple Solel
secrets in the Valley. Come and see what December 2019
we have to offer—items change with the
Jewish holidays and seasons. Rabbi John A. Linder [email protected] x.122 Rabbi
Rabbi Emily R. Langowitz Assistant Rabbi
We have Bar and Bat Mitzvah presents, Todd Herzog [email protected] x.131 Cantorial Soloist
amazing tallitot from Israel at different Rabbi Maynard W. Bell Rabbi Emeritus
price points, and much more. [email protected] x.136

Don’t forget baby gifts, wedding presents Executive Committee & Trustees
and even a beautiful mezzuzah. We also
have jewelry to meet your every want and Doreen Feldberg.................................................................................................... President
need and lovely hostess gifts. Rae Rader ............................................................... Executive Vice President - Social Action
Pamela Ornstein ..................................................................... Vice President - Membership
The Gift Shop is open several times during Stephen Slogoff ............................................................................Vice President - Accounts
the week. Please call the temple office at Andy Abraham..........................................................Vice President - Trustee Development
480.991.7414 before you stop in so that Lauren Brown ..............................................................................Vice President - Education
we may be able to assist you. Larry Cohen .............................................................. Vice President - Facilities and Security
Brian Weinberger ........................................................ Vice President - Legal and Contracts
Bobbi Moss ............................................................................................................ Secretary
Phil Hawkes ........................................................................................................... Treasurer

Bettina Chow Rebecca Goldberg Howard Rosen
Eve Danoff Rhea Kowitz Tracy Schwimmer
Larry Fink Lisa Lerner TSTY President:
Judy Gold Eric Mininberg Lena Weissman

Return Policy Administrative Staff

The temple will cheerfully accept any Peter Pishko [email protected] x.124 Executive Director
returns for store credit only. Jacquelyn Null Engagement Specialist
Thank You! Tobee Waxenberg [email protected] x.128 Director of Raker Rel. School
Elis Legler Raker Religious School Coord.
Torah Portions/Candle Lighting Times Noni Clark [email protected] x.123
Joan Giannini Controller
December 6 Genesis 28:10-32:3/Vayetze/5:02 pm Edie Bradt [email protected] x.121 Mbshp. & Emp. Svcs. Manager
December 13 Genesis 32:4-36:43/ Vayislach /5:03 pm Jelena Santiago
December 20 Genesis 37:1-40:23/ Vayeshev /5:06 pm Mary Ann Bloom [email protected] x.125 Office Manager
December 27 Genesis 41:1-44:17/Miketz/5:10 pm Sonya Placencia Executive Assistant
Kathleen Manahan [email protected] x.127 Director of Early Childhood Ed.
Alberto Mena Preschool Billing & Office Asst.
Vojo Stanisic [email protected] x.120 Education Assistant

[email protected] x.126 Facility Manager
Custodian
[email protected] x.162

[email protected] x.135

[email protected] x.164

[email protected] x.129

[email protected] x.129