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LGBTQ A BLESSING HUMMUS
HEROES FOR GRADS THE MOVIE

SPIRITUAL

It’s Going to Be Okay

CLERGY “WE SHOULD TAKE PICTURES OF ALL THESE Educator, I am certainly qualified. Yes, my
MESSAGE and create an album to share,” my husband children will be just fine. I can even throw in
commented as we gingerly sidestepped more Jewish values, teach them chesed, kindness, and
Rabbi Amy Ross sidewalk chalk art during our daily walk around hakarat hatov, gratitude. They will learn and grow,
the neighborhood. not missing a beat, and return to school star
pupils who are ready to skip two grades and join
“Yeah, it’s inspirational.” I agreed distractedly. the honors program. I chuckled to myself and
At that moment, it was hard to think about the took a deep breath, drinking in the fresh air.
scribblings of children on the sidewalk. I had
just received the first set of emails, calls, texts, And then I started thinking logistics. Where
and posts from my children’s teachers, and was will each kid work? With which device? When
mentally cataloguing the overwhelming amount will I teach them how to click a mouse, navigate
of tasks that needed to be accomplished. With two web pages, and find words in the dictionary?
parents working full-time from home, two dogs While they are showering? While I’m making
who bark when the wind blows, spotty internet breakfast? The days are so full already and the
struggling to hang on through Zoom meetings, thought of adding one more thing (and no small
Microsoft Teams calls, YouTube Kids videos and thing!) brought me right back to stressed and
FaceTime with family and friends, the thought overwhelmed. I sighed and looked down at the
of adding school to the mix almost broke me. sidewalk.
And yet, isn’t the education and growth of my
children the absolute most important thing on IT’S GOING TO BE OKAY.
which to focus?
In bright, full, rainbow-colored, childlike letters
I tried giving myself a pep talk. How hard were those words, “it’s going to be okay.” I
could this be? The teachers send lessons and I stopped in my tracks. “You’re right,” I said to my
implement them. I can read. I can add, subtract, husband. “We have to document this.” I took out
spell, and recount historical events. As a Rabbi my phone and snapped a picture.

That night after I put the kids to bed, cleaned
the kitchen, and started the dishwasher for the
millionth time that week, I began to look in
earnest at my kids’ school assignments. They
were just finishing a two-week spring break and
this was not going to be an easy transition. My
rule-following eight-year-old who thrives on
structure would be working at home without her
teacher and clear instructions. My six-year-old
knows something big is happening — people
are getting sick and we have to stay home
save walking the dogs — but doesn’t have any
concrete understanding of the pandemic. She
needs her parents’ attention and extra snuggles,
not reading and spelling practice. How could I
support my kids’ needs, and get them through
homeschool while working full time and keeping
house, much less help them grow into mensches,
Jewish adults who are smart, resilient, and savvy?

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FROM THE EDITOR

Volunteering in the community garden JUNE/JULY Dear Readers,

5 Celebrating Pride Welcome to a special digital
Temple members edition of The Window.
look at some of their Our last print issue was mailed
LGBTQ heroes to members in April, just as the
country was moving to a shelter-
6 In Times Of Need 12 From The Archives at-home mode. Temple staff did
Members unite to help A Look Back at continue to work full-time from
each other during this Temple’s Sanctuary, 1957 home but our printers were closed,
pandemic so we made the difficult decision to
16 Why I Give Each cancel the May issue. We certainly
9 Connecting with Year to Temple missed not being able to provide
Temple When it Was our members with our monthly
Really Needed 18 Thank You! dose of stories and happenings.
ECEC Parents Show
10 Dear Graduating Some Love So while Temple is still not open
Class of 2020 at 8500 Hillcrest, we didn’t want
A special message Clergy Message 2 further delay in sharing some of
from clergy the stories that have made these
Our Community 4 last few months both challenging
11 YL+E Memories and deeply rewarding for us and
Recalling memories Shabbat Guide 8 others, as you’ll read in the pages
from an eventful and of this issue.
cherished year Behind the Scenes 20
The health and well-being of all
News Briefs 23 members, staff and community is
our top priority. Temple leadership
House Meetings 24 is carefully monitoring the public
safety crisis, and will follow best
Books 26 practices as advised by medical
and public health officials and
spiritual leaders. Regardless of the
timing of our re-opening, we do
hope to produce a printed August
issue of The Window, and get it
delivered so you’ll know all the
exciting programs and learnng
opportunities we have scheduled
for Fall.

In the meantime, enjoy this digital
issue and continue to connect with
Temple through our Facebook
page, and Weekly newsletters.

Be well, friends.

SCOT HART
[email protected]

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TEMPLE EMANU-EL

OUR COMMUNITY

NEW MEMBERS IN MEMORIAM Donald Gross Larry Presby
Father of Geoff Gross Cecille Price
Billy, Toni, Sienna, Sophie & Richard Berger Sister of Louis “Buddy” Gilbert
Hudson Breindel Father of Scott Berger Khava Gutman Dr. Thurman Ray
Graham Coombs Mother of Vladimir Gutman Husband of Eileen Ray
Kendyl Drayer & Joel Brady Karen Blumenthal Father of Phyllis Cox
Richard, Devan, Oliver & Greyson Wife of Scott McCartney Norman Kaplan Rabbi Kenneth D. Roseman
Ellman Mother of Abby McCartney and Jennifer McCartney Father of Marcia Kaplan, Cynthia Reynolds, Carolyn Father of Michael Roseman
Andrew Goodman, Anna Miller- Daughter of Beverly Blumenthal Kaplan and Diane Orley Stuart Schneider
Goodman & Aubrey Goodman Sister of Brad Blumenthal Stepfather of Michael Hudson and Daniel Hudson Father of Karen Cheniae
Grant & Kelli Goza Jonathan Shalom
Donna Harris Melvin Calderon Martin Korn Son of Rosalie Taubman
Pat & Myron Kanis Husband of Sharon Calderon Husband of Linda Korn Brother of Kaaren Shalom
Bobbie Krull Father of Jackie Freedman and Adam Calderon Wendy Stacey
Nick Nestelbaum Brother of Rhoda Moses Arthur Lipschitz Mother of Grant Herlitz
Ernest Richards Father of our member Warren Lipschitz John Lewis Umholtz
Shannon & Zane Robinson Maurice Carter, MD Father of Lisa Umholtz
Ted & Mindy Tobolowsky Father of member Adam Carter Sylvia Rabin Lynn Dina Vinokur
Seth & Beth Weinstein, Jett Taverniti Mother of Judy Ratner Mother of Edward Feynberg
Esther Chavenson Sonia Washofsky
BABY NAMINGS Mother of David Chavenson Myra Malacara Mother of Rabbi Mark Washofsky
Mother of Stephanie Fine Edward Weiner
Griffin Reeves Avnery Jim Darden Father of Steven Weiner
Son of Meagan & Dan Avnery Brother of Liz Darden Berger Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer
Grayson Charlie Grimm Father of Janet Elkin
Son of Krystle & Joseph Grimm Sally Cutter Friedman
Clara James Maten Stepmother of David Friedman Judson C. Phillips
Daughter of Jennifer Mason & Andrew Maten Son of Marjorie Cowin
Grant Everett Parley Marilyn Glick Husband of OriAnn Phillips
Son of Ryan & Jesse Parley Mother of Craig Glick Father of Micall Sandler, Kace Phillips and
Cameran Nicole Santee Brandon Phillips
Daughter of Stefani & Hollis Santee Thomas Gifford Glover, III
Emma Stagnaro-Cohen & Father of Clemence Dunn Donald Potash
Adam Stagnaro-Cohen Father of Michael Potash
Daughter and son of Laura & Max Scott Goodman Brother of Rosie Stromberg
Stagnaro-Cohen Son of Pat & Bennett Goodman
Aaron Zuckerman Brother of Craig Goodman and Candace Lipp Alyse “Lee” Presby
Son of Sophie & Eric Zuckerman Marvin Greenberg Mother of Ellen Presby, Mindy Tulbert and
Father of Barry Greenberg

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mental and physical health issues. Please reach out to us if you or a friend or family member is dealing with
depression, addiction, grief, cancer, chronic conditions, infertility, mobility issues, housing transition, job loss
or other conditions.

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To join our community in caring or let us know if you are in need of help, please contact Meredith Pryzant,
Director of Member Support, at [email protected] or 214.706.0000 ext. 122.

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Honoring
with Pride

Keshet envisions a world in
which all LGBTQ Jews and
our families can live with full
equality, justice, and dignity.
This year, the national
organization has named
six individuals as LGBTQ
Jewish Heroes.

A fierce advocate for youth RABBI DANYA RUTTENBERG HARVEY MILK
and “gender outlaws,”
Kate Bornstein is a Temple LGBTQ Leaders Name Their Picks
Jewish transgender author,
playwright, performance ONE OF MY JEWISH LGBTQ heroes is WHEN I THINK ABOUT LGBTQ Jewish heroes,
artist and gender theorist.
Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. I discovered several come to mind. In today’s moment of
Koach Baruch Frazier is
an audiologist, musician, her relatively recently on Twitter, where polarization and identity politics, it has become
co-convener of the Tzedek
Lab, a Reconstructionist she commands more than easy for me to “pick a side”
Rabbinical student, and a
queer, trans Jew. 103,000 followers. Through and stay firmly, comfortably

Rabbi Sandra Twitter, Rabbi Ruttenberg posts MY planted, knowing that many
Lawson, Associate threads on current events, JEWISH of the people I look up to are
Chaplain for Jewish Life parenting, and feminist and LGTBQ+ and Jewish. However,
at Elon University, is queer Torah interpretations, before all of this, there was one
a veteran, a vegan, a uplifts marginalized voices, and person in particular who didn’t
weightlifter, and one of
the first queer women connects with people from all LGBTQ let the then widely accepted
rabbis of color. different backgrounds. And discrimination and prejudices

A lifelong activist for the rights sometimes starts important HERO against the gay community
of marginalized people, Harvey collaborative threads analyzing define who he was or how he
Milk was a leader in the gay the religious backgrounds of the lived. Harvey Milk was the first
rights movement of the 1970s.
muppets. :) Prior to ordination, openly gay elected official in
Lesléa Newman is a
prolific writer, poet, and she worked as a freelance writer, the U.S. at a time in the 1970s
human rights activist.
and has published numerous when the Conservative Right
Michael Twitty is
Jewish, Black, gay articles and books, including Yentl’s Revenge: movement was attempting to pass laws such
and an award-winning
author and TED Talk contributor. The Next Generation of Jewish Feminism as The Briggs Initiative, a California ballot

Hundreds of synagogues, Jewish and Surprised by God: How I Learned to measure that would have banned lesbian
day schools, JCCs, and other
Jewish institutions across the Stop Worrying and Love Religion. The and gay people, and their supporters, from
United States are displaying
posters of these heroes to Daily Beast named her one of “ten rabbis to teaching in public schools. Today, I would
demonstrate their commitment
to LGBTQ equality and visibility. watch,” Forward listed her as one of “the top argue that every LGBTQ+ politician in our

50 most influential women rabbis,” and Hey country owes part of their career to Mr. Milk.

Alma declared her one of “15 rabbis who will Were it not for his bravery to stand up for

change the way you think about rabbis.” I am justice, just the thought of a gay and Jewish

inspired by how Rabbi Ruttenberg makes the governor (Jared Polis of Colorado) or a

rabbinate and Judaism relatable, modern, gay presidential candidate (Pete Buttigieg)

and empowering. She shares, not only with would never have been a reality. Politics

us Jews, but to everyone a version of Judaism aside, think about all of the kids who see these

that works for a diverse array of Jews, leans individuals as role models and influencers.

into humor, and rests on social justice. Be Having positive, successful LGBTQ public

sure to follow her on Twitter to laugh, cry, figures can have an inspiring effect on young

and fall in love with all that Judaism can be. people questioning their sexual identity.

-MORGAN TOBEY -BRANDON POLAND

The Temple Emanu-El LGBTQ group is excited to welcome LGBTQ and allies to the group. To get
involved, please email Erika Purdy-Patrick at [email protected].

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TEMPLE EMANU-EL “Did you say your last name was Johansen?”
I confirmed that it was. He then asked
CONNECT-A-THON “if I was related to a Dr. Keith Johansen.”
When I told him Dr. Johansen (of blessed
MOST of the Temple members I spoke memory) had been my husband, he then
with were doing fine and simply expressed replied, “I was his patient, and Dr. Johansen
their appreciation for my call. Some of saved my life.” Within an instant, one single
the congregants opened up and discussed phone call became a sacred encounter that
their children, job status, and feelings connected two distant hearts.
about the future. My conversations with
two members led to them learning that -GAYLE JOHANSEN
they could participate in their first Zoom
Shabbat service and promised to pass this DURING the recent phone-a-thon to our
information on to other members in their congregation, we added the Choosing
families. The opportunity to participate Judaism students who could also benefit
in this initiative gave me the gift of talking from a call. Carla McPike, who recently
with people I didn’t know during a time went through her own conversion and
where we are all figuring out new ways to has become a regularly active member
communicate and stay connected. of Temple, called the ten students from
Marcia Grossfeld and Robin Kosberg’s
-DAVID STEINFIELD class. Carla spoke to almost all of them
and left a message for a few others. The
FOR me, a silver lining of this challenging a pattern emerged: the majority of people ones she did speak with were appreciative
time has been getting to know someone I reached were older and many in senior of the call, were comfortable sharing any
in our Temple community that I probably care facilities. Automatically, this meant challenges and concerns about how the
would never have met otherwise. Mary they were further isolated and alone, current situation would affect their ongoing
Ann Lustig is a sweet Temple member so a call — even from a total stranger conversion process. The small gesture of
who recently turned 90 years young and — seemed especially meaningful. I was calling and listening not only provided a
has been isolating in her apartment to reminded of one particular Torah concept sense of welcoming to these individuals, but
protect herself from exposure to the virus. — Hineni: I am here. The simple act of a provided them with the knowledge they are
After Temple connected the two of us, I phone call, full attentiveness and sincerity welcome in the Jewish community.
began checking in with her regularly and made all the difference to the person on
taking her groceries and prescriptions. I the other end of the phone. -MARCIA GROSSFELD
drop items off at her door and knock to
let her know they’re there. Though we’ve It was my final call of the day, though, that VICKERY MEADOW
only seen each other in person briefly touched me most profoundly. I’d called an FOOD PANTRY
from six feet away, we’ve developed a older gentleman who told me he’d moved
wonderful relationship and enjoy our away last year in order to live near his son THE opportunity to volunteer for Temple
phone conversations where we catch up on in a distant state. We talked a bit about his came at a good time for me. I had recently
each other’s families and chat about the circumstances, and he assured me he was retired from working full time. While I had
latest news. I adore her and I’m so grateful being well cared for. We were just about
for our newfound friendship — a reminder to hang up when the following occurred:
that in this time of social distancing, our
ties to each other can become stronger
than ever!

-FRAN TOUBIN

THE notion of sacred encounter, which Mike McKinney Kathy Rapport
is so essential to Temple Emanu-El’s
mission, requires vigilance and purposeful
engagement even in the best of times.
Amid the dislocation caused by COVID-19,
it is even more important and more
impactful. That’s why I was so honored
and energized when asked to participate in
the phone check-in on fellow congregants
to assure they were doing well during the
Pandemic’s early days. As I made my calls,

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planned to take a break before looking for
regular part time work, when the chance to
volunteer for the food bank arose, I felt like
I had to do it. I had the time available, and
I felt as though I would be helping to meet
a need. Although the work is somewhat
physically challenging, it is rewarding. In
addition, I have had the chance to meet
new people and make some friends among
the other volunteers.

-MIKE MCKINNEY

I AM blessed to be part of the large Kathy Aferiat, Carol Weinstein, I BEGAN making masks that went to area
community at Temple that gives me so and Deidra Cizon. healthcare providers. Then when Dallas
many choices to be involved and contribute County ordered that the public wear masks,
to others. I started in the Temple garden a myself with a surplus of time and a desire I offered masks to family and friends, with a
few years ago. It has been an opportunity to fill that void with some meaningful request that they donate to the North Texas
for me to combine my love of gardening activity. Thus, when I received an email Food Bank. And now, my masks are going
and to be a part of people helping people. from Temple appealing for volunteers to to the Vickery Meadow Food Pantry, where
I had never seen 10” long beans or bitter help out with ongoing projects, I saw an they can be distributed to clients alongside
melons with orange insides and red seeds! opportunity to step up and be of service food. Not only has sewing masks given me a
It was a natural progression to volunteer to our community. I assigned myself to sense that I’m contributing, but it has also
for the Vickery Meadow Food Pantry. work Saturday mornings at the Vickery helped me stay connected to people. My
There are so many people in need and Meadow Food Pantry. Assembling and Facebook post offering masks to family and
especially during this catastrophe. Today I handing out boxes of groceries is a very friends went up on a Thursday evening,
packaged toilet paper and it is a mitzvah! gratifying experience physically (“getting and Friday I was putting masks out on my
At the end of the day, it just feels good and my steps in”), intellectually (helping to porch in response to a flurry of requests.
makes me smile. I did something; I did not devise the most efficient work flow to meet I didn’t get to sit in Stern Chapel for
stand idly by. fluctuating demand) and psychologically services that evening, but so many Temple
-KATHY RAPPORT (seeing the appreciation of food bank members came to my doorstep for masks
recipients). In addition, the camaraderie that day that it felt as though Temple had
BECAUSE I have never been very good at experienced in working with a team of come to me.
time management, my general approach like minded volunteers is priceless. While I
to tzedakah has been one of writing am always concerned for my safety during -RISA GROSS
checks rather than giving my time. With the pandemic, the safety precautions
the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, exercised at Vickery Meadow gives me great
I suddenly and unexpectedly found confidence in continuing to volunteer here
during the pandemic. The need for help
Sally and Rick Rosenberg distributing food has never been greater.

-ROBERT SUGERMAN, MD

WE feel blessed to support our
membership making deliveries from North
Dallas Shared Ministries to older adults.
We have always believed that you take care
of your family first. Temple is our family.
So is North Dallas Shared Ministries as
an extension of all the good that Temple
provides to our greater community. In
this moment in time the collaboration is
coming full circle.

-SALLY & RICK ROSENBERG

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PRAYER

 Rabbi Debra Robbins SATURDAY, JULY 4 FRIDAY, JULY 24
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen 10:30am 6:15pm
Naso II Cantor Leslie Niren Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Rabbi Daniel Utley
Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
Numbers 6:1-7:89 Cantor Leslie Niren
SATURDAY, JUNE 20  This service will include a blessing for
 10:30am July birthdays

FRIDAY, JUNE 5 Rabbi Daniel Utley Pinchas SATURDAY, JULY 25
6:15pm Cantor Leslie Niren 10:30am
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Numbers 25:10-30:1 Rabbi Daniel Utley
Rabbi Debra Robbins  Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern
Cantor Vicky Glikin FRIDAY, JULY 10

7:30pm Korach 6:15pm
Teen Shabbat Va’etchanan
Rabbi Daniel Utley Numbers 19:1-22:1 RRaabbbbii Daniel Utley Cohen
Ian Simpson, Songleader Kimberly Herzog Deuteronomy 6:4-6:25

SATURDAY, JUNE 6 FRIDAY, JUNE 26 Cantor Vicky Glikin FRIDAY, JULY 31
10:30am 6pm
Rabbi Daniel Utley 6pm SATURDAY, JULY 11 Tot Shabbat
Cantor Vicky Glikin Sababa and 3-6 Family Shabbat 10:30am Rabbi Amy Ross
Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi Daniel Utley Shelly Sender
   Ian Simpson, Songleader Cantor Vicky Glikin Ian Simpson, Songleader
Julia Rogers
B’haalot’cha 6:15pm  —
Rabbi Daniel Utley 6:15pm
Numbers 13:1-15:41 Cantor Leslie Niren MATOT-MAS’EI Rabbi Debra Robbins
This service will include a blessing for Numbers 30:2-36:13 Cantor Vicky Glikin
FRIDAY, JUNE 12 June birthdays.
6:15pm Havdalah for Families
 PRIDE Shabbat SATURDAY, JUNE 27 FRIDAY, JULY 17 with Young Children
Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen 10:30am 6pm
Rabbi Daniel Utley Rabbi Debra Robbins Sababa and 3-6 Family Shabbat MONDAYS AT 9am
Cantor Leslie Niren Hallie Weiner, Cantorial Intern Rabbi Amy Ross June 1, 8, 15, 22,29
Ian Simpson, Songleader Ian Simpson, Songleader July 6, 13, 20, 27
5pm Shelly Sender
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Havdalah Tot Shabbat 6:15pm Ian Simpson, Songleader
10:30am Rabbi Amy Ross Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Julia Rogers
Rabbi Debra Robbins Shelly Sender Rabbi Daniel Utley
Randy Pearlman, Cantorial Soloist Ian Simpson, Songleader Cantor Leslie Niren Shabbat for Families
Julia Rogers with Young Children
 SATURDAY, JULY 18
— 10:30am FRIDAYS AT 9am
Sh’lach L’cha Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen June 5,12, 19, 26
Chukat-Balak Cantor Leslie Niren July 3, 10, 17, 24
Numbers 16:1-18:32 Rabbi Amy Ross
Numbers 19:1-25:9  Shelly Sender
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 Ian Simpson, Songleader
6:15pm FRIDAY, JULY 3 D’varim Julia Rogers
ATiD Late Night Shabbat 6:15pm
Rabbi Daniel Utley Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22
Rabbi Daniel Utley
Cantor Vicky Glikin

6:15pm

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Zeh yehiyeh b’seder. “It’s going to be of the days they don’t. Are they member LETTER
okay.“ progressing in the way they would
be sitting in a classroom with their Connecting with
The words rang in my ears. I teachers and classmates? Of course Temple when it
thought back to the days that not. But they are progressing. My was really needed
had passed since the quarantine younger daughter may not be
started. We cleaned our house mastering her spelling list, but she When life’s journey routed me from
— all four of us — and we made is learning the power of love and Dallas to DC, I knew that Temple
art projects for friends to hang new ways to connect with family would be one of the places — and hundreds
in their homes. We drove around and friends. My older daughter of the people — that I would miss most. I was
town, jamming to our favorite may not be able to understand fortunate to get back to Dallas on occasion
tunes, to drop Yemenite charoset, the directions of the science and stay connected to the community that
a Passover food, on the porches experiment, but she is learning been my “home” in Dallas for over a decade.
of several co-workers and friends how to help with household Then things took two other unexpected turns:
and say a socially distanced hello chores, and learning to navigate I moved to Chicago and a global pandemic
to any who were available. We a world lacking the structure she began to shut down our country. Temple,
cooked dinner, began reading craves. And, whenever it is that though performed the ultimate COVID-Pivot,
Harry Potter together, and sang our children return to school, the a term commonly applied in businesses in
our goodnight songs before bed teachers will do their jobs and these uncertain times. This “pivot” has to
each night. It is going to be okay, I meet them each where they are. focus on how to continue to provide the
realized. My children are learning same sense of connection, community and
home economics, art, music, So, let’s keep living each day as purpose in a world where we’re deprived of
Judaics, reading, and the value of it comes. Let’s keep pushing our the opportunity to bring us within physical
supporting our community during children to do schoolwork when proximity. And Temple did so beautifully.
hard times. Even without school they can, be in virtual classrooms Friday night services on Zoom have become
assignments, we are teaching our when they need to, and read for a highlight of the week — providing me with
kids — we are just teaching them 30 minutes each day. Let’s keep the opportunity to connect each Shabbat with
different lessons. snuggling and reassuring them, a community that is over 1,000 miles away.
and remembering they are unique I can see the faces, read the chat, and even
I have been in education for over and each have their own needs. oneg (is that a verb?) with people whom I’d
twenty years. The first rule teachers Let’s keep cooking with them, otherwise only be able to connect were I to
learn is “meet your students where cleaning with them, playing with visit Dallas. It really has been a little miracle in
they are.” Right now, where our them, talking to them, and listening a world that sorely needs more of them and I
students are is at home. Teachers to them. And let’s keep teaching couldn’t be more grateful.
know as well as we do that school is them what it means to support
not the only place where children the community from afar. Let’s sit I know that the pandemic will eventually wind
learn. Our students are at home — with them and make encouraging down. I know that services will once again
learning the values of shalom bayit, window signs, write letters and send fill the rafters of the Temple sanctuaries with
peace in the home, and kehillah homemade goodies and projects beautiful music, solemn prayer and the joy
kedoshah, holy community. They to friends and family, wave to of Shabbat. And, I know that streaming the
are learning how to entertain neighbors on walks, and draw with service live won’t feel quite the same as this
themselves, guide and manage our children on the sidewalk in Spring’s online worship. Still, in this moment
their own learning, get along with bright, shining colors. Let’s keep — where it is so easy to feel isolated and
and support siblings, take care of teaching them life lessons and even easier for the days of the week to blur
pets, video chat with friends, keep important values — our values — together, our staff, our clergy, and our Temple
in touch with grandparents, and through our own examples and by family have helped me to feel connected and
enjoy spending time with family, taking just a bit of time each day to have brought us together in gratitude for a
all while their little brains are tell them how much we love them. weekly respite from an altered reality that
working out what the world out And to remind them, and ourselves: could all too easily pull us apart instead.
there is like and why we can’t be Zeh yehiyeh b’seder. It’s going to be ok.
in it. -DAVID DANISH
Rabbi Amy Ross can be contacted
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children have done it on days they at [email protected]
want to and not done it on some

TEMPLE EMANU-EL

Youth Learning
+ Engagement,
Temple’s vibrant
hub of learning,
socializing and

connection
among students
and their parents,
wraps up another
rewarding year.

“if you To the class of 2020
will it,
it is no We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished! The journey to high school graduation is
dream!” never an easy one. Twelve years and more of study, learning and practice. Late nights
of homework, SAT and ACT prep, balancing the responsibilities of school, activities,
10 The Window | JUNE/JULY 2020 sports, and your commitments to friends and family. Graduation is surely a time to
celebrate, an important milestone along life’s path.

Judaism never passes up an opportunity to make a big deal of life’s memorable
moments. With many of you we’ve celebrated sacred and joyous times at baby
namings, consecration, b’nai mitzvah or confirmation. In each of these moments,
Judaism guides us to recognize the opening of a new chapter, rather than the
conclusion of what’s been accomplished. So too in this moment of graduation.
Yes, high school is complete, but learning and growth continues evermore. Chazak
chazak, v’nitchazek…be strong, be strong, AND may you be strengthened, in the new,
exciting, and even challenging days ahead.

And we will surely need your strength. As we hope you’ve learned as teens: Temple
welcomes your ideas, voices, and guiding conscience for what is right and just in our
world, now more than ever before in the face of turbulent times. As adult members
of the Temple community, Temple’s lay, staff, and clergy leadership look forward to
continued connection, partnership, advocacy, and community building with you into
the future. Congratulations and Mazel Tov, Class of 2020…May we open this new
chapter side by side. In the words of Theodore Herzl, “if you will it, it is no dream!”

In Blessing,

The Clergy Team of Temple Emanu-El

Teen Roller Skating Shabbat Cherished YL+E Walk Against Hate
Memories
BY SOFIA BERNSTEIN BY LIVIA BERNSTEIN
AS TOLD BY YL+E TEENS,
One Friday night some of us teens from PARENTS AND STAFF As a teacher the YL+E Walk Against Hate
Temple got together for a non-traditional allowed me to show my 5th graders in a
Shabbat service and a night of roller skating. Parent’s Night Out hands on way just how much of an impact
It was nice because the point of us gathering they truly can have when they come
together was not just to celebrate Shabbat. BY JEFF KITNERW together with the rest of the community.
Even Rabbi Dan who was there was not there to Being able to walk at Temple while other
lead a service, he was there to have a fun time The Parents’ Night Out program has been a congregants were downtown walking
with a group of teens. I’ll never forget when nice respite in what has been a challenging for the same reason gave my students,
he got in the rink and started to skate and year for our family due to the October and myself, a feeling of empowerment,
then fell. Events like this one allow me to feel tornado. Sophie loves seeing her friends, like we were truly making a difference
connected to Judaism and my Jewish friends in singing, and dancing during these events. in the world around us. I left the walk
ways other than just classes and services. When we arrive to pick her up, she refuses to an even prouder member of the Temple
leave because she’s having so much fun. But community and proud of my students who
Kol Shir that provides a chance to listen to Ian’s music were moved to continue the conversation
or Amy’s advice and stories to enjoy some about what they can do to help stop hate
BY BRIAN SILVERSTEIN calmness. We always feel more connected to
the Temple community and our Judaism when around them in their lives.
Kol Shir has been a truly wonderful and participating.
enriching experience on so many levels. Lomdim in class music with
I have had a front row seat to watch my Tornado Camp Songleader Ian Simpson
kids express their Judaism in song, socialize
with Jewish children, gain confidence in BY DIANA COBEN EINSTEIN BY RHONI GOLDEN
performance in front of a few (Sing a Longs
in Tycher) and in front of many (Hanukkah Our family is incredibly grateful for the As the parent of a non-verbal child,
concert at NorthPark Center.) But through Tornado Camp that Temple Emanu-El connecting with my son is a challenge
it all, they have found an identity, and an and Greene Family Camp hosted back in that we meet every day. For most families
additional voice in the Temple community. October. Although our house was not hit like mine, working out those connections
That voice is shared through song, and a love directly, our schools lost power, our friends’ within the four walls of the home with the
of music. We are grateful to both Cantors, homes had been seriously damaged, and people who live together every day is
Glikin and Niren, for sharing this LOVE and the neighborhoods became unrecognizable. a major accomplishment. But, I have
passing it down to my children. And finally, Kol With our schools closed I needed to figure always identified with the Jewish value
Shir has given Lauren and I, as parents, true out how to get my work done as well. I of community (Kehilah). I believe this is
pride and joy watching Ethan and Brinley’s wanted the kids to be with their friends the central spirit of our faith and it is the
faces light up each and every time they share in a safe place during this scary time, and reason why I bring my non-verbal child to
their gifts of song with our Temple community. was absolutely thrilled to hear Temple was Sunday school each week. Lessons about
providing this for our community. Levyn, the specific holidays and prayers have
Simchat Torah Adielle and Asher all had a great time at never concerned me too much. My delight
Tornado Camp. Staff provided fun activities comes from the confidence I see when he
BY RACHEL SWERDLOW that made the kids feel like they were at walks into the building and knows exactly
camp, with kids from school and Temple. where to go and who his people are. Of
Simchat Torah coupled with consecration for It was amazing for all ages and included course, when verbal communication is
our oldest daughter was such a special night. indoor activities such as music and cooking, strained, music becomes the universal
We were surrounded by our closest friends and outdoor games and sports. language that can connect us all. Over the
celebrating the start of the next generation years, my son has enjoyed music sessions in
of Jewish learners. There were so many Israel Day a variety of settings. This year was special,
highlights to the evening — from seeing the though. With the addition of Ian, our song
excitement in our daughter’s eyes after she BY NATASHA LEFTIN leader, in the Lomdim classroom each
received her first mini Torah, to being blown week, my son was able to experience the
away by the unbelievable illustrated Torah all Israel Day as a madricha allowed me to music as a full-body experience. Anyone
rolled out, to ending the night with a dance rise to the challenge of leading an activity who has had the privilege of witnessing
party in Stern Chapel. The memories of that station, and having students look up to me Ian in action knows that he performs
night helped us get through the scary and as a leader. Also being able to interact with every song he plays with passion and a
uncertain times that were just hours away when more than just my assigned class made me heartfelt depth. In the small setting of
the tornado hit our neighborhood and city. feel like I was able to make an impact on the classroom, each student is welcome to
more students that day. move, sing, and feel the vibrations of the
K-6 Virtual Gatherings guitar. In those moments, I know the spirit
of Kehilah is present for my special child
BY RACHEL WILSON as much as it is for my typical daughters
who are enjoying community in other ways
In a time of “social distance,” interacting with
friends, teachers, and YLE staff on Sunday elsewhere in the building.
mornings and during the week gave Layla a
sense of connection and community that she
was missing.

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HISTORY

1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957

KOREAN WAR BEGINS COLOR TV POLIO VACCINE ROSENBERG'S EXECUTED BROWN VS BRD OF EDUCATION ROSA PARKS ELVIS PRESLEY

The Temple
sanctuary, 1957

from the archives

As circumstances have forced us Gyorgy Kepes, who was then a professor of visual design at the
to gather in a virtual sanctuary, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was recruited as the art
we still look forward to the day coordinator for Olan Sanctuary.
when we can once again come
together in our beloved Olan Kepes was the designer of the now-familiar Ner Tamid that hangs in
Sanctuary. Originally just known Olan and is a prominent part of Temple’s logo.
as the Temple Sanctuary, it is
original to the building, which As you come into Olan, the stained glass windows begin in muted
was dedicated in 1957. The colors and slowly transition to brighter jewel tones as you near the
sanctuary was rededicated bimah. Kepes deliberately designed them to represent the transition
to honor longtime Rabbi Levi from the week into Shabbat, one of the holiest times for Jews.
Olan in the early 1990s. The holy
space is simple in plan, a box The tile mosaic on the wall behind the ark is designed to look like the
surmounted by a drum, with seven candles of a menorah. Each tiny tile was hand laid. When the
seating for up to 700. Within it is artists first began laying down the tile, they realized halfway that the
a darkened space of mystical design was not coming out like they wanted it to, so they had to take
drama, set beneath a shallow everything down and start over again.
saucer dome. Gold flecks in the
wall behind the altar, dramatic The beautiful fabric on the ark doors was designed and weaved by
stained glass and a fabric- Annie Albers. The building committee actually requested that Albers
covered ark, heighten the scale down the size of the rectangles in the design, but she refused.
worshipping experience.

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CONTRIBUTIONS

Annual Fund Spotlight

Supporting
Temple is
important

to us

ANN AND ALAN BOGDANOW

We became members of Temple after THE BOGDANOW FAMILY “W e should all
moving to Dallas in 1976. For over be proud of the
40 years, we have celebrated so many Shabbat service once we all started contributions
life cycle events that have continued sheltering-at-home this Spring. Temple Temple has made to
to maintain our deep connections to has continued to amaze us with its ability the Jewish Reform
clergy, staff and members. We treasure to provide, adapt and foster learning and Movement and our
memories of Peter’s Bar Mitzvah in 1987, worship at home while we all experience larger community.”
Ann’s B’nai Mitzvah in 1990, Lesley’s this “new normal” in our lives. And we are
Bat Mitzvah in 1990, Lesley’s wedding in proud of the leadership Temple takes in Temple is and always has been a priority
2012, baby namings for four of our five our greater extended community of Dallas for us in our lives, and we have taken
grandchildren, Rebecca, Ella, Ayla and and the world. various leadership roles in past years.
Noa. We celebrated our third generation We believe it is important for everyone
Temple Bat Mitzvah with Katie, our Soon we will all be celebrating Temple’s to give, whatever they can, for our
oldest grandchild, in 2018. All five of our sesquicentennial anniversary. We should children, grandchildren and all our
grandchildren attend the Early Child all be proud of the contributions Temple future generations.
Education Center. has made to the Jewish Reform Movement
and our larger community. Going
Temple and our clergy have also been forward we continue to support Temple’s
there for us in times of stress and sorrow. significant contributions to modern
We have traveled to Israel and Spain on Judaism for the generations to come.
Temple trips with our Rabbis and still hold
out hope, some day, for a Temple trip with We have always supported the Temple
the theme of exploring Jewish Tuscany. Annual Fund; it is essential to the
functioning and future of our Temple.
We are proud to be members of the
Temple community, and have always been
blessed with extraordinary clergy, staff
and leadership. We love being a part of
the diverse events and programming and
the sense of community it provides for
members of all ages. We found especially
meaningful the first virtual Friday night

Your gift of any amount makes a difference.
Contribute today at tedallas.org/annualfund

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CONTRIBUTIONS

GIFTS OF MEMORY, HONOR AND GRATITUDE
Tributes for Sustaining Temple

OUR CONGREGATION SUSAN SALOM CLERGY GOOD Memory of Stuart Schneider ANNE AND SAM KESNER CARING
WORKS FUND by Marcia Grossfeld CONGREGATION FUND
DORA ARONSON HELPING HANDS FUND by Elise R. Mikus
Distributions to charitable organizations, individuals in Assistance for Temple members through all phases
Distributions by Rabbi David Stern to individuals need or community causes by Temple’s clergy Memory of Louis Shlipak of life including hospitalization, elder care, military
in need of financial assistance, particularly in by Suzie Ablon & Family service, mental health challenges and grief
dire situations Memory of Herman Bender by Lynn & Bob Behrendt
by Dianne & Michael Bender by Julie & Michael Lowenberg Memory of Alec Becker
Memory of Alec Becker by Bette & Gary Morchower by Dr. Art & Janice Sweet Weinberg
by Stacey & Doug Baer Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Carole Shlipak
by Michael Weiss by Rosie Stromberg Memory of Melvin Calderon
Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Bobbie & David Repp
by Barbara & Dennis DuBois Memory of Martin P. Brown Memory of Adam Steinberg
by Julie & David Kronick by Marcie & Michael Brown by Sharon & Mark Redd Memory of Ida Feldman
by Paula & Norm Feldman
Memory of Carol Gene Cohen Memory of Lori Gilberg Brown Memory of Betty Stone
by Arlene & David Steinfield by Cathy & Howard Gilberg by Dianne & Mike Bender Memory of Irving Goidl
by Adrian Goldberg
Memory of Cecelia B. Forman Memory of Anna Lawrence Eatenson Memory of Amy Yoffee
by Barbara Roseman by Zel Kahn by Marcia Grossfeld Memory of Jerrold Goldberg
by Adrian Goldberg
Memory of Jennie Frankfurt Memory of Sam Eatenson Appreciation of Cantor Vicky Glikin
by Gigi Gartner by Zel Kahn by Catherine & Mark Cohen Memory of Evelyn Goldstein
by Janet & Robert Elkin by Barbara Miller
Memory of Marilyn Glick Memory of Ervin Eatenson by Julie & Matt Iodice
by Irma Grossman by Zel Kahn by Linda & Mike Sheff Memory of Jerry Kriss
by Julie & Jay Liberman by Dr. Art & Janice Sweet Weinberg
Memory of Esther Fischman Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
Memory of Scott Goodman by Lawrence Fischman by Catherine & Mark Cohen Memory of Marvin Labovitz
by Betty “Bootsie” Golden by Nancy & Richard Fincher by Joan & Jerry Skibell
by Robin & Eddie Stone Memory of Bernard W. Fischman by Patricia & Bennett Goodman
by Lawrence Fischman by Kayce & Nicholas Silbert Memory of Avelina Barbara Retamozo Lipnick
Memory of Dorothy Levenson by Kathy & David Lipnick
by Marianne Morris Memory of Scott Goodman Appreciation of Roz Katz
by Elise Power & David Becker by Catherine & Mark Cohen Memory of Jud Phillips
Memory of Martin Litwin by Hannah & Carl Beren by Karen & Chris Cheniae
by Minna & Mitch Goldminz by Ruth Levy Appreciation of Rabbi Amy Ross by Daryl & Henry Gelender
by Frada & Alan Sandler by Lynn & James Swartz by Bobbie & David Repp
Memory of David Lurie by Rosie Stromberg
by Barbara & Donald Zale Appreciation of Temple’s Clergy & Staff Memory of Ida Potter
Memory of Ruth Kalmin by Esther & Burt Balkin by Natalie Potter
Memory of Earl Morchower by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg by Ellen Presby Mills & Tom Mills
by Bette & Gary Morchower Memory of Mack Potter
Memory of William George Krause Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern by Natalie Potter
Memory of Jud Phillips by Phyllis & Joe Somer by Janet & Robert Elkin
by Marcia Grossfeld by Cathy Negrel Memory of Alyse Presby
by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld Memory of Bernard Levy by Eileen Ray by Wendy & George Palmer
by Susie & Joel Litman & Family by Frada & Alan Sandler by Carole Shlipak
by Sister & Joel Steinberg Memory of Jerome J. Samuels
Memory of Milton P. Levy, Jr. Appreciation of Hallie Weiner by Ellen Samuels
Memory of Cecille Price by Nancy & Jerry Szor by Catherine & Mark Cohen
by Carla Sherman Memory of Stuart Schneider
Memory of David Lurie As a Contribution by Esther & Mark Donald
Memory of Thurman Ray by Hannah & Carl Beren by Dotty & Lew Weinstein by Irene & Buddy Raden
by Carla Sherman
Memory of Sylvia Lynn Birthday of Norma Cohen Memory of Louis Shlipak
Memory of Leon Rudberg by Marcia Grossfeld by Libbye Wilensky by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine
by Sister & Joel Steinberg by Dr. Art & Janice Sweet Weinberg
Memory of Sylvia B. Mandel Birthday of Sally Genecov
Memory of Stuart Schneider by Judy & Don Cohn by Betty Dreyfus Memory of Harry Silverstein
by Joni & Bob Cohan by Natalie Potter
by Darci & Randy Iola Memory of Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer Birthday of Patricia Goodman
by Arlene & David Steinfield by Libbye Wilensky Memory of Robert Skibell
Memory of Stephen G. Sherman by Joan & Jerry Skibell
by Carla Sherman Memory of Jud Phillips Birthday of Claire Richker
by Joni & Bob Cohan by Libbye Wilensky As a Contribution
Memory of Si Sherman by Mitzi & Rick Kahn by Bobbie & David Repp
by Carla Sherman by Jane & Cameron Larkin Birthday of Helen Risch
by Julie & Michael Lowenberg by Ruth Robinson Honor of Derek Centola
Memory of Louis Shlipak by Barbara & Stan Rabin by The Centola Family
by Marianne Morris by Frada & Alan Sandler B’nai Mitzvah of Sarah & Zachary Moskowitz
by Sister & Joel Steinberg by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg by Erika Bruce & Gary Moskowitz OUR TEMPLE AND
by Marilyn & Max Edward Tonkon CEMETERY
by Barbara & Donald Zale Memory of Alyse Presby Honor of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen
by Shifra Cohen by Meagan & Dan Avnery ROSE MARION AND LEE H. BERG
Memory of Evelyn Wormser by Ellen Presby Mills & Tom Mills BUILDING FUND
by Deborah Wormser & Rick Rosen by Leigh & Lou Schultz Honor of Michael Hoffman
by Esther & Burt Balkin Upkeep and maintenance of our historic building
Memory of Joseph J. Wormser Memory of Thurman Ray
by Deborah Wormser & Rick Rosen by Ynette & Jim Hogue Marriage of Michael Swartz Memory of Theodore Francis Babcox III
by Eileen Ray by Lynn & James Swartz by Marcy Babcox
Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern by Sandy & Fred Silver
by Micall & Darryn Sandler Naming of Avery Iodice Memory of Esther Chavenson
Memory of Jack Repp by Julie & Matt Iodice by Ann & Alan Bogdanow
Speedy Recovery of Caren Edelstein by Phyllis & Joe Somer
by Marcia Grossfeld Memory of Rhea Fay Fruhman
Memory of Edgar A. Robinson by Beverly & Joe Goldman
by Ruth, Jeff & Laurie Robinson

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Memory of Harry Goldman RABBI GERALD J. KLEIN MEMORIAL by Macki & Paul Ellenbogen CONTRIBUTIONS
by Beverly & Joe Goldman CEMETERY FUND by Ross Feinstein
by Julie & David Fields Appreciation of Rabbi Debra Robbins
Memory of Scott Goodman Beautification and improvements of the Temple by Beth & Jim Gold by Karen J. Prager
by Adrienne Epstein Emanu-El Cemetery by Rita Kahn
by Sally & Bob Rosen Memory of Alec Becker by Linda & Steve Kramer Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern
by Arlene Lamark by Jane & Cameron Larkin by Betsy & Mark Kleinman
Memory of Donald Gross by Paula & Malcom Milsten by Harold Kleinman
by Barbara & Richard Toranto Memory of Scott Goodman
by Maida Goodman & Family Memory of Maurice Carter As a Contribution
Memory of Earl Hale by The Baron Family by Tina & Richard Wasserman
by Jerry Ely Memory of Rabbi Gerald J. Klein by Cameron, Jane & Sammy Larkin
by Joyce & Alan Goldberg Bat Mitzvah of Cindy Ely
Memory of Jerry Kriss Memory of Michael Cherry by Julie & David Fields
by Barbara & Stuart Aaron & Family Memory of Tillie Popover Klein by Risa & Marc Kesselman
by Joyce & Alan Goldberg Birthday of Gayle Johansen
Memory of Sylvan Landau Memory of Morris Epstein by Debbie & Marc Andres
by Margie Landau Memory of Lewis Lamark by Ann & Fred Margolin by Macki & Paul Ellenbogen
by Shelley & Jeff Becker by Julie & David Fields
Memory of Yetta Levin by Arlene Lamark Memory of Harold Flecker
by Richard Levin by Kimberly & Michael Flecker Birthday of Rabbi Nancy Kasten
Memory of Rose Zucker Penner by Macki & Paul Ellenbogen
Memory of Harold G. Levy by Joyce & Alan Goldberg Memory of Marilyn Glick
by Margie Landau by Julie & David Fields Birthday of Rhea Wolfram
Memory of Lou Ravkind by Sandy & Barry Diamond
Memory of Martin Litwin by Barbara & Will Friedman Memory of Scott Goodman
by Barbara & Donald Zale by Katherine Albert Speedy Recovery of Michael Hoffman
Memory of Thurman Ray by Julie & David Fields
Memory of David Lurie by Renee & Buddy Gilbert Memory of James Hayden
by Judy A. Brauman by Elaine Trevor Ryan & Morgan Pearlman Speedy Recovery of Ann Smith
by Adrienne Epstein Appreciation of Cantor Vicky Glikin by Rhona Streit by Amy Rosenthal
by Arlene Lamark
Memory of Bess G. Lynn Memory of David Lurie TEMPLE EMANU-EL ENDOWMENT FUND
by Jay M. Beck Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern by Julie & David Fields
by Arlene Lamark Distribution from the Temple’s foundation supporting
Memory of Jerold Dennis Michaelson Memory of Sylvia Lynn Temple’s programs
by Marcia & Jim Wallenstein RABBI GERALD J. KLEIN GARDEN FUND by Mary Lee & Michael Broder Memory of Maurice Carter
by Karen & Chris Cheniae by Deanne & Ray Termini
Memory of Carol Golden Miller Maintenance of the Klein Garden by Barbara & Dennis DuBois
by Norman Miller Memory of Zachary Benjamin Bell by Beth & Jim Gold Memory of Helen Wolff Kessler
by Cindy Schneidler & Jim Brodsky by Jane & Cameron Larkin by Bobbi & Richard Massman
Memory of Louis Shlipak by Tina & Richard Wasserman
by Barbara & Stuart Aaron & Family Memory of Harold Berman Memory of Sam Kessler
by Lois J. Brandon by Toni & Morey Silverman Memory of Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer by Bobbi & Richard Massman
by Karen Heintz by Gayle Johansen
by Rita & Mitchell Rasansky Memory of Marian M. Goldberg Memory of Jud Phillips
by Marianne & Martin Rochelle by Julie & Michael Lowenberg Memory of Jud Phillips by Suzi & Jack Greenman
by Debbie & Marc Andres
Memory of Adam Steinberg Memory of Milton Levy by Beverly & Malcolm Bonnheim Memory of Donald Potash
by Marianne & Martin Rochelle by Joanne & Steve Levy by Rachelle & Paul Crane by Rosie Stromberg
by Sandy & Barry Diamond
Memory of Harold Sweet Memory of Adolf Pomarantz by Macki & Paul Ellenbogen Memory of Thurman Ray
by Jerry Ely by Dr. & Mrs. Lawrence S. Barzune & Family by Julie & David Fields by The Somes Family
by Mr. and Mrs. Eric Frankfurt
Memory of Joseph Toranto Memory of Marianne Wolff Mccall by Janis & Dan Gail Memory of Stuart Schneider
by Barbara & Richard Toranto by Trudy & Nancy Kahn by Ann & Michael Gallant by Beth & Jim Gold
by Lynda Kaufman & Mark Kutler by Bobbi & Richard Massman
Memory of Nathan Wolf ALEX F. WEISBERG LIBRARY FUND by Emily & Zach Kupperman
by Leon & Betsy Wolf by Sally & Rick Rosenberg Memory of Louis Shlipak
Purchases of Judaic books, publications and by Suzi & Jack Greenman
Birth of Cooper Harry Miller entertainment media Memory of Thurman Ray
by Norman Miller Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Edie & Paul Singer Memory of Adam Steinberg
by Hanne Klein by Lindsay, Jeff, Jordan & Brett Steinberg
Confirmation of Isabelle Kronick by Anjelica N. Ruiz Memory of Stuart Schneider
by Janet & Sonny Hershman by Debbie & Marc Andres MUSIC AND PRAYER
Memory of Alyse Presby by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen
Speedy Recovery of Rossi Solomon by Linda Rager by Memory of Betty Stone-ADD MUSIC FUND
by Susan & Kenny Chazanow by Dianne & Mike Bender
As a Contribution by Rachelle, Paul & Ben Crane Enhancement of Temple music programs
TEMPLE EMANU-EL CEMETERY by Polly Weisberg by Sandy & Barry Diamond Memory of Harold A. Goodman
ENDOWMENT FUND by Julie & David Fields by Ann Kahn
RABBI SHELDON ZIMMERMAN BUILDING by Ann & Michael Gallant
Distribution from the Temple’s foundation supporting ENDOWMENT FUND by Sally & Rick Rosenberg Memory of Scott Goodman
the maintenance and improvement by Tina & Richard Wasserman by Jeneane Pearlman
of the cemetery grounds Support for maintenance of Temple’s building
Memory of Isaac Ballas Memory of Louis Shlipak Memory of Sarah Hurwitz
Memory of Scott Goodman by Freda Ballas by Melissa & Jae Lee by Marlene & Richard Marks
by Fonda Glazer
Memory of Freda Vogel Bernstein Memory of Wendy Stacey Memory of William George Krause
Memory of Lester P. Lorch by Harold Krom by Julie & David Fields by Arlene & David Steinfield
by Betty & Jay Lorch
GENERAL Memory of Adam Steinberg Memory of Martin Litwin
DOROTHY AND HENRY JACOBUS by Alyssa & Jeff Fiedelman by Connie Rudick
ARCHIVES FUND TEMPLE EMANU-EL GENERAL
OPERATING FUND Memory of Sarah Sturman Memory of Sylvia Lynn
Support of special exhibits from our Archives by Milton Sturman by Cindy Schneidler & Jim Brodsky
Support of Temple’s general programs and events by Peachy Rudberg
Memory of Karen Blumenthal Memory of Karen Blumenthal Memory of Sonia Washofsky
by Shari & Jay Tobin by Saralynn Busch & Andrew Fenves by Marcia Grossfeld Memory of Sylvia B. Mandel
by Bruce Chemel by Betty Jo & David Bell
Memory of Stuart Schneider by Elise Eberwein
by May Sebel Memory of Earl Morchower
by Stuart & Stacy Simon & Vicki Siegel
Memory of Louis Shlipak
by May Sebel Memory of Aaron Pearlman
by The Pearlman Family

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CONTRIBUTIONS

Memory of Cecille Price Speedy Recovery of Bobby Lyle Memory of Stuart Schneider by Paula & Irving Pozmantier
by Sarah Yarrin by Cindy Schneidler & Jim Brodsky by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Barbara & Stan Rabin
Memory of Thurman Ray by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield
by Sandy & Dan Gorman SOCIAL JUSTICE by May Sebel Memory of Ernst Sommer
by Connie Rudick by Helen & John Stettler
Memory of Jack Repp HUNGER RELIEF PROJECTS Memory of Morris Schwartz
by Syl Benenson by The Edgar A. Robinson Family As a Contribution
by Connie Rudick Collection of funds for hunger relief throughout the by Sarah & Eric Bell
Memory of Sammy Rosenblum year, especially during High Holy Days and Passover Memory of Jonathan Shalom by Domingo Castillo
by Sylvia & Malcolm Cohen by Helen Feldman by Cory Clay
Memory of Rose Rubenstein Memory of Penny Berenbaum by Annette & Jack Corman
by Mindy & Rick Cohen by Sylvia & Malcolm Cohen Memory of Jay Stern by Meredith Jump Deitelbaum
Memory of Stuart Schneider by Debbie & David Friedman by Christina Dejesus
by Connie Rudick Memory of Leon Bloom by Marcia Grossfeld
Memory of Louis Shlipak by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen Memory of Herbert Weinstein by Juan Carlos Martin
by Nancy & Ron Fellman by Madeline & Bill Harford by Christine & Michael Norris
Appreciation of Cantor Vicky Glikin Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Taylor Redfearn
by The Jones Family by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine Anniversary of Lynn & Gilbert Friedlander by Angela Reindollar
by The Ratner & Lynn Families by Caryl & Bill Grueskin by Jacque & Freddy Roberts
Appreciation of Cantor Leslie Niren Bat Mitzvah of Cindy Ely
by The Ratner & Lynn Families Memory of Melvin Calderon Appreciation of All Medical Workers by Marla Ann Reiner
As a Contribution by Dorothy Borschow by Evelyn & Gene Fox
by Suzanne Sarbofsky by Jacque & Freddy Roberts Birth of Mila Bubis
Birthday of Sally Genecov Appreciation of Temple Clergy & Staff by Dr. Alanna Silverstein
by Connie Rudick Memory of Maurice Carter by Macki & Paul Ellenbogen
Birthday of Gayle Johansen by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Evelyn & Gene Fox Birthday of Joy Rottenstein
by Sarah Yarrin by Karen & Jim Reisman by Cindy Schneidler & Jim Brodsky
Bris of Jacob Wrinkle Appreciation of Temple Staff & Social
by Lisa & Tom Hilton Memory of Charles Feldman Justice Council PRISCILLA R. STERN MEMORIAL
by Helen Feldman by The Foxman Family LITERACY FUND
ALINE C. RUTLAND PRAYER BOOK FUND
Memory of Scott Goodman Appreciation of Cantor Vicky Glikin Support of literacy projects in the general and
Purchases of prayer books by Helen Feldman by Barbara Roseman Jewish communities
Memory of Grace Fleischer
by Rozanne Friedman Memory of Mae Guckenheimer Appreciation of Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen Memory of Karen Blumenthal
by Miriam Vernon by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Cindy Schneidler & Jim Brodsky
ADULT PROGRAMS by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas
Memory of Bebe Hess Appreciation of Vickery Meadow Food Pantry by Judy & Ron Foxman
KATHERINE F. BAUM ADULT by Bonnie & Michael Grossfeld by Nancy W. Marcus by Terry & Barry Greenberg
EDUCATION FUND by Kemberly Merritt
Memory of William George Krause Appreciation of Rabbi Debra Robbins by Elise Mikus
Support for adult education programs by Mindy & Rick Cohen by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Judi & Randy Ratner
Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield
by Rosie Stromberg Memory of Irwin Light Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern by Fran, Jeff, Mollie & Dani Toubin
Memory of Scott Goodman by Jeff, Natalie, & Ellie Light by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Mimi & Brian Zimmerman
by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen
Memory of Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer Memory of Alan Loiben Appreciation of Rabbi Dan Utley Memory of Marilyn Glick
by Peggy & Dave Millheiser by Dotty & Lew Weinstein by Lynn & Bob Behrendt by Ruthie & Alan Shor

LEONARD M. COHEN ADULT Memory of Sylvia Lynn As a Contribution Memory of Kayce Goldberg
EDUCATION FUND by Nina Cortell & Bob Fine by Sarith & Rich Abramowitz by Judy Roffman
by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield by Sari Bahl
Support of adult education programs by Helen Feldman Memory of Scott Goodman
Memory of Salomon Levy Memory of Tina Novick by Debbie & Peter Koeppel by Ethel S. Zale
by Carol J. Levy by Michael L. Novick by Ruthie & Jay Pack
Memory of Edith H. Levy by Barbara & Randall Rosenblatt Memory of Sophie Gordon
by Carol J. Levy Memory of Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer by Kim & Avrum Schonwald
by Carol & Mark Wigder Birthday of Gayle Johansen
HENRY D. SCHLINGER ETHICS SYMPOSIUM by Ann & Alan Bogdanow Memory of Marvin Greenberg
ENDOWMENT FUND Memory of Jud Phillips by Terry & Barry Greenberg
by Cindy Schneidler & Jim Brodsky Birthday of Stephanie Sanger
Support of the ethics symposium by Evey & Chip Fagadau by Rene Minter Memory of Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer
Memory of Abner Aronoff by Helen Feldman by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg
by Norma Schlinger by Jacque & Freddy Roberts THE JILL STONE TIKKUN OLAM FUND
Memory of Pauline Schlinger Frankel by Frances Schneider Memory of Jud Phillips
by Norma Schlinger by Miriam Vernon Support of Temple’s social justice programs including by Terry & Barry Greenberg
Memory of Shivia Gerhardt by Carol & Mark Wigder initiatives, advocacy, projects and lectures
by Helen Stern by Alissa & Jordan Zachary Memory of Thurman Ray
Memory of Scott Goodman Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Ettie & Melvin Weinberg
by Norma Schlinger Memory of Leah Pollman by Leslie & Bob Krakow
Memory of Sonia Washofsky by Cheryl Pollman Memory of Joseph Rosenstein
by Karen & Chris Cheniae Memory of Raymond Edelman by Joanne & Steve Levy
Memory of Harold A. Pollman by Rabbi Joshua & Debbie Edelman Taub
by Cheryl Pollman Memory of Gloria Mindes Silber
Memory of Marilyn Lunde by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin
Memory of Alyse Presby by Annette & Jack Corman
by Ronnie & Dan Cohen Memory of Wendy Stacey
by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield Memory of Sylvia Lynn by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin
by Sarah Samaan by Robin Sachs & Bob Farkas
by Arlene & David Steinfield Anniversary of Danna & Jamie Hayden
Memory of Sol E. Perry by Ruthie & Alan Shor
Memory of Morton Rachofsky by Jenene & Mitch Perry
by Helen Feldman Appreciation of Rabbi Nancy Kasten
Memory of Cecille Price by The Ratner & Lynn Families
Memory of Thurman Ray by Annette & Jack Corman
by Dorothy Borschow Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern
by Debbie & Ron Greene Memory of Thurman Ray by The Jones Family
by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield by Annette & Jack Corman by The Ratner & Lynn Families
by Carol & Larry Tobias
Memory of Rabbi Kenneth Roseman Bat Mitzvah of Mira Roberta Cohan
Memory of Ben Sadovnick by Annette & Jack Corman by Julie & Michael Lowenberg
by Carole S. Cohen by Fran, Jeff, Mollie & Dani Toubin

Memory of Jonathan Shalom
by Annette & Jack Corman

Memory of Louis Shlipak
by Annette & Jack Corman

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CONTRIBUTIONS

Birth of Susan & Joel Litman's Grandson by Lynn & Jay Staub DAVID B. SHALOM RELIGIOUS by Leslie & Bob Krakow
by Suellen & A. J. Rosmarin EDUCATION FUND by Susan & Allyn Kramer
Memory of Cecille Price by Tricia & Jim Krohn
Birthday of Lori Glazer by Shari & Ira Nevelow Financial assistance for religious education for by Patty & Joe Lauinger
by Ruthie & Alan Shor Temple members by Leonora & Jerry Levin
Memory of Jack Repp by Peggy & Dave Millheiser
Birthday of Betsy Kleinman by Robin Berry & Mark Stoller Memory of Louis Shlipak by Ruthie & Jay Pack
by Ruthie & Alan Shor by Diane & Mark Fleschler by The Family of Judson Phillips
Memory of Stuart Schneider by Diane & Charles Krovetz by Sally & Bob Rosen
Birthday of Brett Levy by Sara & David Gail by Joyce & Joe Rosenfield
by Ruthie & Alan Shor MARTIN AND CHARLOTTE WEISS by May Sebel
Memory of Dr. Jerry Schneider RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND by Barbara Stern
Birthday of Marc Stanley by Suzy & Larry Gikiere by Marlene Sternberg
by Ruthie & Alan Shor Scholarships for YL+E fees, books and additional by Jamie & Ed Tonkon
Memory of Edward Weiner expenses by Patty Traub
Birthday of Julie Weinberg by Jackie & Steve Waldman by Robin Kosberg & Mark Washofsky
by Ruthie & Alan Shor Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Ethel S. Zale
Memory of Sol Woloshin by Barbara & Edward Stone
Birthday of Karen Weinreb by Randi & Mike Smerud Memory of Stuart Schneider
by Ruthie & Alan Shor Memory of Cynthia Gilbert by Robin Kosberg & Mark Washofsky
As a Contribution by Shelley & Richard Hirsh
SOCIAL JUSTICE FUND FOR by Cheryl & Chris Adams Appreciation of Cantor Vicky Glikin
YOUTH EDUCATION by The Jones Family Memory of Cecille Price by The Family of Judson Phillips
by Carol & Robert Hirsh & Family
Support of worthwhile educational causes for Birthday of Judy Schneider Appreciation of Cantor Leslie Niren
youth in need by Randi & Mike Smerud Memory of Eileen Sitrin by The Family of Judson Philips
Memory of Stuart Granek by Richard Polakoff
by Dr. Alanna Silverstein Honor of Shelly Sender & the Entire ECEC Team Appreciation of Rabbi David Stern
by Pat Kalmans & Michael Ozer Appreciation of Rabbi Amy Ross by The Family of Judson Phillips
Memory of Helene Greenwald by Janet & Robert Centola
by Janet & John Eickmeyer GINA ROSENFIELD LEVY GREENE FAMILY Conversion of Jason Vinton
CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND Appreciation of Hallie Weiner by Robin Kosberg & Mark Washofsky
Memory of Saul Israel by The Jones Family
by Nancy & Solomon Israel Financial assistance to families for Greene WRJ
Family Camp Bar Mitzvah of Alexander Walter Reiter
Memory of David Lurie by Shelley & Richard Hirsh WRJ/SISTERHOOD OF TEMPLE EMANU-EL
by Cathy & Ted Bernstein Memory of Trudy Bogart
by Lynne Bogart Birthday of Larry Schoenbrun Support of Women of Reform Judaism
YOUTH AND EARLY by Dr. Art & Janice Sweet Weinberg
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Memory of Mervin Ginsberg Memory of Yolanda Clark
by Phyllis & Phil Stoup YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND by Phyllis & Joe Somer
WILLIAM P. BUDNER YOUTH LIBRARY FUND
Memory of Ann Kauvar Financial assistance to families for participation in Memory of Jack Repp
Purchases of Judaic books and publications for students by Phyllis & Phil Stoup youth programs by Phyllis & Joe Somer
Memory of Karen Blumenthal
by May Sebel Memory of Bernard Leff Memory of Sylvia Lynn YES FUND
by Lauren Sebel by Phyllis & Phil Stoup by Robin Kosberg & Mark Washofsky
Support of the Youth, Education and Service program
Memory of Anna Kaplan Memory of Sylvia Lynn Memory of Jerome “Jerry” Oppenheimer of Women of Reform Judaism
by Roz & Art Kaplan by Sally & Rick Rosenberg by Robin Kosberg & Mark Washofsky
Memory of Karen Blumenthal
Birth of Avi Kikuchi Memory of Alyse Presby Memory of Jud Phillips by Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood
by Jody Pearson by Anita & Bob Samuel by Lisa & Jim Albert
by Katherine Albert Memory of Ami Davidson
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER Memory of Louis Shlipak by Lynn & Mark Bernstien by Phyllis & Martin Mills
(ECEC) FUND by Phyllis & Joe Somer by Wendy & Donald Blum
by Sheryl & Gordon Bogen Memory of Herman Franklin
Support of ECEC programs Anniversary of Joyce & Joe Rosenfield by Dorothy Borschow by Marlene Franklin
Memory of Kate Beck Blum by Phyllis & Phil Stoup by Lotty & Peter Casillas
by Carolyn & Ronald Blum by Sherri & Alan Darver Memory of Pauline Franklin
LOMDIM PROJECT by Nancy & Ron Fellman by Marlene Franklin
Memory of Karen Blumenthal by Judy & Ron Foxman
by Sara & David Gail Support of an open and inclusive community for by Pam & David Frager Memory of Cecille Price
by Mark Perkins YL+E children with special needs by Jackie & Steven Freedman by Phyllis & Martin Mills
by Cheryl & Paul Gardner
Memory of Scott Goodman Memory of Herman Louis Philipson, Jr. by Barbara & Howard Glick Memory of Albert Zeitzew
by Bess Hoffman by Sonia Philipson by Lori & Rick Golman by Marlene Franklin
by Jenny & Brad Greenblum
Memory of Jud Phillips Memory of Charles Schlang by Ynette & Jim Hogue Memory of Bett L. Zeitzew
by Robin Berry & Mark Stoller by Gail & Dana Lawrence by Gayle Johansen & Lester Baum by Marlene Franklin
by Sara & David Gail by Mimi & Steve Johnson
by Gail & Ken Kopf Memory of Iris Stern by Jeri & David Kitner As A Contribution
by Ilene & Steve Sanders by Debbie & David Friedman by Rachelle Crane
by Jo-Sandra Greenberg
by Kay Schachter

GIVING

The word tzedakah is derived from the Hebrew root meaning righteousness, justice or fairness. It is a basic and
simple good deed, an act which anyone may perform. Yet tzedakah changes not only the recipient, but the giver
as well.

Through your meaningful contribution, we will continue our mission to support our community through sacred
work that reaches beyond these walls and into the greater Dallas and Jewish communities. To give, visit participate.
tedallas.org/philanthropy or contact Sandy Diamond, Director of Development at 214.706.0000 ext. 198.

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ECEC PARENTS SHOW THE LOVE

We have LOVED our time at Temple and We can’t thank you enough for the love Here here, the teachers, the amazing
I am so sad (but also excited) to be leaving and kindness you have shown to him over teachers, were a cut above the rest, they
and moving on. Temple feels like such a the past four years! Maxwell is so proud of have truly shown me personally what it is to
family, and I know we will never have this his school and what he has learned while be an educator, and someone who is truly
unique experience again. Thinking back there. We can’t wait to see him apply it passionate about it. They called night/day,
on the past two months in quarantine, I all in kinder! Cheers to you for leading Zoomed, drove by and more. They truly
can’t think of something that you and your your amazing staff through this. They have shone! The teachers are incredible!
team “didn’t do.” I was skeptical in the adapted and collaborated beautifully and
beginning but was so pleasantly surprised, worked so hard to make it all happen! I want to applaud you and the entire ECEC
and honestly blown away, at how much you staff for making this transition so smooth
all organized. Maricela and Victoria really Thank you to you and your amazing and fit making yourselves available during
worked hard, made the kids feel loved and teachers for showing up for our kids every this challenging time! Michelle and Kelly
included, and I can’t thank them enough. day despite the circumstances. We will be have been incredible and worked the
I can only imagine the work that went into forever grateful to you all for the loving entire spring break to not only come up
each and every Zoom, and it did not go and welcoming educational environment with a plan for our class but to reach out to
unnoticed. We will miss Temple, but just you have created at ECEC! We can’t wait to my children and just to say “Hi!” It means
wanted you to know how special I think the be a part of it all again soon. everything to Elodie and Odin to feel
program is, as well as every teacher we had. connected to their school and Michelle
Alla and Ellen and Maricela and Victoria and Kelly have successfully done that!
really stood out to me as incredible gems Birdie’s Nest teachers have been wonderful
who loved my kids and treated them like too! Figuring out how to incorporate this
their own.

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WITH A BIG

We will be As always, I know that the ECEC loves my We wanted to extend our deepest gratitude
forever grateful children and will always do what is best to you and the entire ECEC faculty and
to you all for for them. Both Jagger and Griffin have staff. These are unprecedented times and
the loving and adjusted pretty well to this new situation, your leadership skills shined through. It
welcoming educational and their teachers have all been amazing. was evident in the well organized Zoom
environment you meetings and schedules that you have
have created. The programming has been great and worked with your incredible staff and
both our daughter and her grandparents managed every task incredibly well! As an
new technology with kids under two is not very much enjoyed both the Shemesh educator myself, I honor, admire and salute
easy but they are rocking it! I appreciate all programming along with all the other your leadership. Thank you for everything
of the ateliers, Facebook live music classes, virtual activities. We too value our you’ve done and continue to do for our
pre-recorded videos, Zoom Shabbat, etc. relationship with Temple, and especially children at ECEC.
I’m sad we won’t be together for some the ECEC, and are looking forward to
time but I am grateful to have a wonderful getting past this virus so we can be back
school community to assist in the months on campus. Thanks again for all your hard
ahead! We thank you from the bottom of work during these hard times and for your
our hearts. understanding and quick action, we are all
very lucky to have you running the ECEC!

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staff Reflections BEHIND THE

We are innovators SCENES

All of this virtual connecting has been stretching my A new age STAFF
spiritual muscles in ways I never could have imagined. This means new PASS
probably doesn’t come as a surprise, but I am a bit of an ways for
“old school” or “old soul” type so I wasn’t particularly drawn to Temple to
Zoom, Facebook Live or any of the platforms we use. But I am connect
continually reminded that we come from a long line of Jewish to our
innovators, from ancient Israel, sages who had to reinvent members
Judaism, our ancestors that crossed seas and oceans to pursue a and friends
vision of a world where God could dwell within our communities online.
and beyond. This is another sea crossing. And through it all, I
am so moved by the ways we continue to open our heart to each Rising to the challenge
other and the Divine. Like anything, connecting virtually is a
practice. It takes time, patience, humility, humor, determination Going virtual at the ECEC has been such a beautiful lifeline to
and deep, deep compassion! our families! We gather each Monday morning for Havdalah
and each Friday morning for Shabbat. This has not only
-RABBI KIMBERLY HERZOG COHEN allowed us to stay connected, it also allows grandparents to join
us celebrate these special times with their grandchildren. It was
A transformative calling challenging at the beginning to quickly instruct 100 teachers and
specialists to not only use Zoom but to use it in a way that still
The experience of going virtual over the past two months holds true to our educational philosophy. But the way that our
has been nothing short of extraordinary. In a matter of a teachers and staff seized this challenge and provided our families
few days, I went from being a prayer and spiritual leader to with nine weeks of reggio-based experiences is beyond words.
being the set and lighting designer, sound engineer, director, We have learned to be more creative, to work at a new level of
producer, editor, stage hand, accompanist, arranger, script collaboration and have all learned important new skills. I also
writer…oh yeah, and I’m still a prayer and spiritual leader. believe that we have learned that we do not always need to be in
The learning curve has been astonishing and this challenge has the same room to feel connected.
been humbling and immensely invigorating. I miss in-person
interactions with our congregants of all ages more than I can -JENNIFER RICHMAN,
ever even begin to explain. At the same time, who could have COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATOR, ECEC
thought just three months ago that we all would learn to have
memorial services for our loved ones and shiva minynim for
our friends and B’nai Mitzvah celebrations and Confirmation
Ceremonies for our students and wedding ceremonies and
Shabbat services for our congregants not in person, but in
the seclusion of our homes…yet, still feeling connected and
bound together by the holiness of the moment created in the
virtual realm. Neither Temple nor Judaism will ever be the
same for we will emerge from this experiences transformed as a
congregation and as a Jewish people.

-CANTOR VICKY GLIKIN

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Connecting to the soul Breaking the barriers

For all of the Yoga teacher trainings I ever took part in, there Surprisingly, I have found deeper connections and more
was never a training on “virtual yoga.” Like so many of us in vulnerable conversations since going virtual. Our community
a variety of fields, we are inventing and adapting as we go members are craving connection and meaning during this
along. Sometimes it shows. Will viewers observe my clothes not time of physical distancing, and I personally have felt connected
being perfectly matched on video? Will my dog bark when the in new ways. Every day brings new challenges, new silver linings
postal carrier delivers the mail and spoil the tranquil setting I and small reminders of how sacred our Temple community really
am trying to deliver? Yesterday I started the dishwasher before is, even we are physically apart. Our virtual programs have allowed
class started, and heard it kick in when it was too late to cancel people to engage in ways we never thought possible. Whether
the cycle from my mat. Lastly, I worry about not being able to you’re a new parent, live in a different state or can’t physically
connect with my students through the hugs and high fives, and drive to 8500 Hillcrest (once we are back), our virtual program
the in-person eyeball to eyeball contact that reassures them of my offerings will allow for barriers to community engagement to be
connectedness and authentic care about their yoga practice. lowered going forward.
But the feedback of my student’s experiences is beginning to
surface after these many “virtual yoga” weeks. They love it. I am -ALEXANDRA HORN, DIRECTOR,
blown away. No stress to fight traffic to make it to my class on SOCIAL JUSTICE & SMALL GROUP ENGAGEMENT
time. The mismatched clothes, the dishwasher sounds, the failed
technology? All of this makes me more relatable to my students Sisters united
and my friends, it seems, souls.
This has been a great experience for WRJ. We have had weekly
-DEBBI K LEVY, YOGA INSTRUCTOR programming opportunities and attendance has been strong.
I’ve see a lot of new faces during our online events as well.
More than an address In some ways, programming has been so much easier as it takes
away the logistics around securing space, planning food etc.
Going virtual with programming has been a fun, fast-paced What has been really rewarding is getting the opportunity to tap
puzzle to work on. I’ve enjoyed spending time connecting into various areas of expertise and interest of our WRJ members.
with congregants and learning about their interests and Since going virtual, we have been able to learn directly from
ideas — going virtual has allowed everyone to see a different side our own members in a wide range of topics including cooking,
of Temple and of each other. I’m constantly learning more and literature, physical and mental wellness. We have so many talented
more about the different talents and interests our congregants and gracious women within WRJ that we haven’t even had to look
have! Virtual programming has reinforced the idea that Temple outside of our membership to find virtual facilitators. Another
isn’t just an address or physical space — it’s a spiritual home that rewarding experience has been taking part in our virtual “happy
is expanding online and allows for more people to explore and hours,” weekly gatherings where we have no agenda, no business,
engage with Judaism. Even after we return to 8500 Hillcrest, just an hour to talk and catch up. We share life updates, quarantine
by being digitally active, we can help Temple flourish for years tips, book and show recommendations and just spend time
to come. together. I’ve learned that many types of activities, that were never
intended for a virtual platform, can in fact can be done virtually.
-ERIKA PURDY-PATRICK, The reaction has been so enthusiastic that our members have asked
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT that some of these events be offered on a reoccurring basis.

-RACHEL NEWBURN, SISTERHOOD

From our homes to yours

Many have been enjoying our new online series created by
our clergy staff to connect us all on a regular basis. Connect
with Clergy will continue this summer with twice-a-week
posts on the Temple Emanu-El Dallas Facebook page. While some
presentations will be (safely)pre-taped, many will be presented
on the page LIVE. The weekly schedule will be announced in the
Monday Weekly congregational email, and on our Facebook page.

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TISHAH B’AV OBSERVANCE UPCOMING ELECTION DATES

THE 9TH OF AV July 14, 2020 — Primary Runoff Election

Wednesday, July 29 at 7pm June 15: Last day to register to vote for the primary runoff
July 2: Last day to apply by mail (received, not postmarked)
Join Rabbi Kimberly Herzog Cohen and July 6: First day of early voting
Cantor Leslie Niren for our annual Tishah July 10: Last day of early voting
July 14: Election Day (Last Day to Receive Ballot by Mail)
B’Av observance with study, prayer,
silence and song. A day of mourning The Temple’s Civic Engagement team is busily preparing to
the destruction of both ancient Temples engage our congregation to vote at 100% for the rapidly
in Jerusalem, we turn our hearts to the approaching November election. Be on the lookout for more
remembrance of tragedies in our history information on how and why to pledge to vote, how to vote
and in our present. As we lament, we safely and much more through Temple communications and
also recommit ourselves to the sacred, outreach in the coming weeks. For more information or to
ongoing work of tikkun olam (repair of get involved in our GOTV efforts, email Alexandra Horn,
[email protected]
the world) and teshuva (return).
tedallas.org/vote
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`SISTERHOOD I SPIRITUALITY I SOCIAL GOOD WOMEN OF REFORM JUDASIM

JUNE HIGHLIGHTS

SISTER SOCIALS

Mondays, 5pm

Pour yourself a drink and unwind with your WRJ sisters
during this biweekly virtual happy hour.

Wellness educator, Emily Atlas, DAUGHTERS OF ABRAHAM
leads online participants through this
ancient practice that boosts the immune Thursday, June 18, 7pm
system, improves balance, increases
vitality and calms the mind. Presented This month’s topic: Dating & Marriage
weekly by Women of Reform Judasim.
ANNUAL WRJ MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WEDNESDAYS, 11am
Thursday, June 25, 6pm
Classes held online thru Zoom. For the link,
email Rachel Tucker at [email protected] Meet the new Executive Committee (pending upcoming
elections) and reflect on our past year of service and
Sisterhood.

For details and links, visit tesisterhood.org

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Stay in the Know

Updates of Temple programs and initiatives

Grief Support seedlings for your at-home WE ARE HERE
garden. You’ll stay in your cars, For Your
Grief Support group will wave at your friends and do Mental
meet virtually via Zoom on a mitzvah at the same time. Well-Being
June 9 and 23 and July 8 and Watch for more details to be
22. Please contact Meredith announced in The Weekly At Temple Emanu-El, the creation of a vibrant
Pryzant, Director of Member emails. For more info, email and meaningful community is both an
Support at mpryzant@tedallas. [email protected]. enduring value and an ongoing endeavor.
org or by calling 214-706-0000, For us, community means a sense of warm
ext.122 for more information. Career Resources welcome, meaningful relationships, and
Group mutual responsibility. One such responsibility is
Hunger Donations to the mental well-being of each member of
As part of our Members our community, during the current pandemic
Temple’s Social Justice Council Supporting Members and always.
is pleased to share we have initiative, this new group
donated nearly $20,000 to our will be facilitated by Temple We are taught that mental health issues
partner agencies providing members David Steinfield and are to be treated like any other illness — we
hunger relief (plus so much Mark Schor. Future meetings must do everything we can to prevent them,
more!) in the DFW metroplex. will feature resources and strengthening our mental well-being, and
These funds came from the Jill speakers to guide participants responding when it occurs. We have created
Stone Tikkun Olam Fund and through different areas of an online resource list of organizations and
Passover Hunger Relief Fund the employment search. resources to address mental health needs.
donations made over the past Future dates: Friday, June 19
several months. Thank you (Community Resources with In addition to these resources, we want to
to everyone who generously guest Mitch Jacobs, Jewish remind you that Temple’s clergy and pastoral
donated to make this possible! Family Services), July 10 care team are here to support you. Please
The following partner agencies (Personal Branding), and July reach out to Meredith Pryzant, Director of
are funding recipients: Austin 24 (Job Search Strategies) at Member Support, at [email protected]
Street Center, Family Gateway, 12:30pm. RSVP requested in or 214.706.0000, ext. 122, to let us know how
Jewish Family Service of Greater advance to Becky Slakman at we can support you.
Dallas, MAZON: A Jewish [email protected].
Response to Hunger, North Mental Well-Being Resource List
Dallas Shared Ministries, North Summer Childcare
Texas Food Bank, Thanks- tedallas.org/community/mental-well-being
Giving Square, The Bridge In an effort to support and
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Workers Defense Project, compiling a directory of teen
Vickery Meadow Food Pantry, and college-aged members,
VNA/Meals on Wheels, and and ECEC teachers who
Vogel Alcove. are interested in providing
childcare, technological
Hunger Relief support, and potentially other
Donations support as well. The directory
will be available to members
Summer Fun Hunger Relief on the password-protected
Day at Temple is Thursday, July portion of our website and
2, 8:30am–10:30am. Come by will be updated daily with new
Temple for a drive-thru drop- potential providers. To be on
off of non-perishable food the list or have access to the list,
items to support North Dallas reach out to Shira Stevenson at
Shared Ministries. Wave to our
Jill Stone Community Garden [email protected].
volunteers and pick-up some

“LISTENING” TO SOMEONE SAYS, “I HOUSE IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES,
care about you.” “Connecting” with someone the tool for connecting may be found in

says, “you’re not alone.” Each of us have our MEETINGS coming together to build and strengthen our
own inner dialogue. relationships with one another. In this time of
While we might be instability and anxiety, we can build a platform

individuals, we are PROVIDE for discovering how to build resiliency, how
also the most social of to utilize our different strengths to help one
beings. We need to be another. Consider the idea that each one of

a part of a community. DEEPER us has different tools to bring to fill a toolbox
We search for which we might use to
connectiveness to our address the challenges

friends, relatives, and PERSONAL facing us today. The light
community. We need has gone out plunging us
bonds to others rather than be isolated. The into darkness. You may

purpose of a House Meeting is to build these CONNECTION be the ladder that allows
bonds within and between other members another to ascend with
of our community through listening and the lightbulb to bring

sharing. In this way, we get to know each light out of darkness.

other better than our fast-paced and now

socially distanced culture allows. More than ever, it is crucial that we come together.

Each of us has something to contribute and

How do we get to understanding a person each of us has needs that need addressing. Your

we might not really know? We listen to their contributions may be someone’s solution. The

stories. We learn what issues they’re facing, tools are there. They may look different but if we

what fears and joys they have, what makes work together in community, we will learn how

them and their situation unique to them. By to reconfigure our toolbox to adapt to the world

listening we show we can and in return we as we know it today and to the uncertainty of the

gain a deeper insight into who they are. We days ahead of us.

“see” each other. More often than not, we -BARBARA SOLOMON, CHAIR, SH’MA EMANU-EL
realize that each of us, each of our stories,

while unique, are similar. We learn that the person we didn’t

know well, is similarly situated with me in a way that I failed to I HAVE HAD SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS with members of this

see before. Commonality binds us to each other. Stories provide community about the centering and life-giving practice of celebrating

us with an understanding of that person’s “map of their world.” Shabbat. Particularly now, Shabbat marks time in a way that we so

To paraphrase Mark Twain, while each of our stories are not deeply yearn for — demarcation amidst extended Groundhogs Day

repetitive, they definitely can rhyme. is a sustaining gift. Shabbat is about the soulful work of discovering

What is a House Meeting? A House Meeting is not a therapy who we truly are and what is possible, again
session. It’s a meeting consisting of between five to 10 people and again. We can become complacent to
where a moderator helps to maintain a present and future-focused the pain within and surrounding us; we can
on what is affecting us. It’s a place where we listen to each other skim the surface, but the practice of Shabbat
about the challenges they’re facing today. Often what we find is calls us, demands of us, to listen more closely
that we each have similar concerns. When we share and problem to what is hard and deep and real within
solve together, we gain a sense of control over our issues. And our own soul yearnings and within the
when a group emerges to enact solutions, deeper connections are world. We can emerge from Shabbat having
made, stronger bonds of friendships are formed, a sense of agency transformed our sense of powerlessness,
grows, and new leaders are created. into agency. A house meeting — the opportunity to listen closely
to each other and go beyond the chit-chat — transforms the best of

Temple is more than a building. We’re a community. Because Shabbat’s gift and challenge into an hour-long conversation. This is
connections matter. Listening to strangers’ matter. In this our opportunity to draw closer together, even when we are physically
most strange of times, understanding that we’re not alone distancing. Why now? Because we want each and every member
matters. Building and maintaining community matters. of this community to be seen and heard, and because we can only
Connections matter. make our way through fear of uncertainty together.

-PETE LANDO, CHAIR OF JUST CONGREGATIONS -RABBI KIM HERZOG COHEN, CLERGY LIAISON TO SH’MA
EMANU-EL AND JUST CONGREGATIONS

FIRST MEETING JUNE 11, 7PM. OTHERS TO FOLLOW

TO GET ON THE GUEST LIST, EMAIL ALEXANDRA HORN, [email protected]

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A SUMMER OF SUPPORT

Helping Families Navigate an Unexpected Summer

Many families are struggling with the cancellation of or drastic
change to overnight camps, day camps, family vacations and
more. Our children, who usually approach the summer with a sense
of unbridled joy and freedom, are now approaching with caution,
disappointment, and perhaps even fear. Temple’s YL+E and Clergy
Teams are here for you and your family throughout the summer and
there are a few ways to stay connected no matter where you are:

Mishpachah Minute Coping During These Times Teen Techs Wanted

A twice weekly newsletter goes to all If you or a loved one is struggling with mental
members with children in Kindergarten well-being during this hard time, please
through 12th grade and works to help you consult our Mental Well-Being Resources
bring Judaism into your home through page or join us for one of our two remaining
kindness projects, a Jewish value of the week, Coping During Uncertain Times sessions
conversation starters, and more. (information below). For more information or
if you are seeking support, please reach out
YL+E Live Sunday Greeting to our Director of Member Support, Meredith
Pryzant at [email protected].
Every other Sunday, tune into YL+E’s
Facebook page at 9:30am for a greeting Thursday, June 18, 8-9pm
and timely message from the YL+E team. Coping Strategies in Uncertain Times for
Our next greeting will air on June 14. Young Adults (20s & 30s) with Rabbi Daniel
Utley as the clergy partner and Janet
Session Fun! Anselmo-Henson, M.A., L.C.D.C., L.P.C.
and Josh Wolkin, M.S., L.P.C., L.C.P.S. from
Our partners at the URJ Greene Family Camp Jewish Family Service.
are offering a free, at-home camp program
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on- and off-line. Temple’s YL+E staff and
Wednesday, June 24, 8-9pm
clergy will Coping Strategies in Uncertain Times for
make cameo Parents (30s & 40s) with Rabbi Amy Ross
appearances as the clergy partner and Janet Anselmo-
throughout the Henson M.A., L.C.D.C., L.P.C., Rachie Dimont,
session and no prior connection to Greene L.C. S.W. and Jeff Tepper, L.C.S.W. from
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Childcare and Technology
Support Directory

If you are in need of some extra help with the
littles, technology, pet walking or anything
else this summer, check out our directory
of Temple teens and teachers ready to
lend a hand. Have a teenager looking for
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just announced

Cinema Schmooze Returns
For Live Online July Debut

C inema Emanu-El is taking a break this summer but will return
in 2021. However, we are excited to announce the return of
“Cinema Schmooze” with four exciting online programs this
July to enjoy in the comfort of your home. Temple Alumnus
Micol Zimmerman Burkeman, MAJE, will host the first two dates.
Presentations will be online via Zoom. Look for links on our website
beginning July 1.

The Adult Learning Council and the TUESDAY, JULY 21 | 7pm Hummus! The Movie
Cinema Emanu-El Committee proudly Hummus! The Movie Jojo Rabbit
announces the following 2020 schedule facilitated by Cantor Leslie Niren
for Cinema Schmooze: and Eli Cohn Wein

TUESDAY, JULY 7 | 7pm Secret recipes, a Guinness World Record
Occupy Eden: Fall from Paradise or and the power of Hummus to bring
Civil Disobedience? Muslims, Christians and Jews together…
facilitated by Micol Zimmerman Burkeman in the Middle East, America and around
the world. Beyond the mystique and
When Adam and Eve took a bite of that competition, beyond arguments over who
fruit, was it a moment of weakness or an makes the best Hummus and even beyond
act of defiance? Was the Garden of Eden religious and political divides, “Hummus!
intended as an eternal paradise or just The Movie” showcases the personal stories
a temporary stop on a greater journey? of the colorful men and women who simply
What constitutes paradise, and is it an live their lives and love their Hummus.
attainable goal or a quixotic illusion? From Watch the film at your leisure and join the
“Pleasantville” to “The Truman Show” zoom discussion with our very own “Cantor
to “The Simpsons,” film and television in the Kitch” Cantor Leslie Niren and
have interpreted this story for years, and Professional Chef (and Temple member
through these clips we will explore this Eli Cohn Wein) for a discussion on
iconic story as you never have before. everything hummus!

TUESDAY, JULY 14 | 7pm TUESDAY, JULY 28 | 7pm
I Don’t Roll on Shabbos! Jojo Rabbit
facilitated by Micol Zimmerman Burkeman facilitated by Rabbi Dan Utley

What does “Shomer Shabbos” really Jojo is a lonely German boy who discovers
mean? How did resting on the seventh that his single mother is hiding a Jewish girl
day of creation transform into a long in their attic. Aided only by his imaginary
list of don’ts? Do «The Big Lebowski,» friend — Adolf Hitler — Jojo must
«The Simpsons,» and «The Frisco Kid» confront his blind nationalism as World
really have anything to teach us about War II continues to rage on. Join Rabbi
the day of rest? In this session, we will Dan Utley as he discusses the film and
explore the meaning of Shabbat through the 92Y Conversation with the director/
text, film, television, and some good ole’ screenwriter Taika Waititi. Haven’t seen the
conversation, and perhaps even re-evaluate Oscar-winning film? Join us anyway for a
our own Shabbat observance. very interesting discussion!

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