December 2022

A Rabbi/Mother’s Reflection on Raising Jewish Kids

I have been thinking about what advice I for example, we said the Sh’ma with the kids when
would offer to any parent or they were little (and sometimes when they were big)
grandparent trying to raise Reform before they went to bed; this was always a sweet,
Jewish kids to become proud, beautiful end of the day. We also said (and continue to
knowledgeable, engaged Jewish adults. I say) a motzi when sitting down to a meal together.
know there is no one recipe that works There were things that did not happen daily but that
for every child or family nor am I saying that we were still were impactful such as talking about a Jewish
the best at this, but perhaps my experience (as a perspective on events in the news, singing Jewish
mom, educator and rabbi) will be helpful for some. songs, reading Jewish books together, celebrating
holidays, and giving tsedaka. All of these brought
First, I learned to not let the perfect become the Judaism (and its lessons, values, flavor) into our home.
enemy of the good. In my mind, every Shabbat dinner
should have been a delightful, peaceful experience at Lastly, there is a lot to be gained by commitment to
a beautiful, sumptuous meal. In reality, we had our observing negative mitzvot as well. We, Reform Jews,
share of grumpy kid (or adult) moments and an talk frequently about the role of choice and autonomy
occasional Domino’s pizza for dinner (the answer (freedom to learn about the mitzvot and then do what
when you have 2 working parents). But we did our is meaningful to us) in our movement, but too often,
best to always have Shabbat dinner together, and on given human nature, the choice we pick is to do things
the whole, these were sweet moments. Now that my the easy way. Yet, when we say that Judaism is a brit, a
kids are grown, it is special when we can gather for a covenant, we are saying that there are commitments
Shabbat dinner. And I know that they understand we follow because we are Jews. In our home, one way
from personal experience what it is to grow up our kids learned this is that we did not eat pork or shell
celebrating Shabbat, and they value it. So, my first fish (treif). Thus, they experienced that even our food
piece of advice would be – persevere with Jewish consumption decisions are connected to our Jewish
practices! Even if the kids are sometimes resistant to identity and our commitment to living a Jewish
going to Shabbat services or a holiday celebration lifestyle. They continue to follow that to this day.
doesn’t go the way you had hoped, remember that
those struggles are not the whole picture. You feeling I would love to hear about what worked/is working in
that Judaism is important enough to practice, even on your home for building a strong Jewish identity and for
those days when it is not easy, teaches your kids a living a full Jewish life!
valuable lesson.
Wishing you all a Chanukah filled with lights, joy,
Secondly, show by example that Judaism is meant to holiness, and faith. Hope to see you on Shabbat
permeate our lives with mindfulness and spirituality. Chanukah; we will have a fantastic celebration!
Look for ways to do this throughout the week. In our
house, this happened in a number of ways. Every day, Chag Urim Sameach!

Rabbi Debbie Stiel

THE MISSION OF TEMPLE SOLEL IS TO BE A VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE AND
ENGAGED REFORM COMMUNITY, GROUNDED IN RELATIONSHIPS AND DEEDS,

AND ELEVATED BY SHABBAT AND TORAH.

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Tobin Jace Beckett, son of Michelle and Justin Beckett, will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday,

December 3, 2022 at 10:30 am. Tobin attends Madison Meadows and enjoys playing video games
with friends, spending time with family, painting, and reading. For his mitzvah project, Tobin has
raised over one thousand dollars for the Oceanic Preservation Society!

Maya Shea Kisner daughter of Jeremy and Angela Kisner, will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, December

10, 2022 at 10:30 am. Maya attends Cocopah and enjoys horseback riding & jumping! For her mitzvah project,
Maya volunteered at reigning Grace Ranch horse rescue!

Dylan Costello, son of Melissa and Danny Costello, will become a bar mitzvah on Saturday, December 17,

2022 at 10:30 am. Dylan attends Ingleside Middle School and enjoys playing and watching basketball, watching
movies, and hanging out with friends & family. For his mitzvah project, Dylan raised money for a scholarship
fund for kinds to get treatment at Southern California Food Allergy Institute.

View Shabbat and B’nai Mitzvah Services by visiting templesolel.org and selecting
the “Click here to watch our Streaming services” link at the beginning of each service.

Caring Community News

The past two months have been busy. We have been delivering meals to a family twice weekly for 6 weeks
and 3 other families weekly. Thanks to Susan Wine, Lois Bell, Jeanne Winograd and Dottie for covering this.
Susan Wine spearheaded the High Holy Days project of delivering challah and honey to those in our
congregation who lost a loved one this past year. More than 30 bags of challah and honey were delivered
prior to Rosh Hashanah. Thanks to those who delivered, Jeff Parker, Joyce Lipner, Susan Wine, Al and Sandy
Barkov, Joan Matlock, Carol Brillman, Lois Bell, Lauren Mislove, Jeanne Winograd, and Sonya Placencia
Bendau.
In September, we provided baked goods for the Leinwohl Shiva. Thanks to our bakers Jeanne Winograd,
Marilyn Strahl, Erica Bonime, Audrey Sobel, Milly Kaplan, Barbara Wasserman, Joan Matlock, Lois Bell,
Susan Wine, Miriam Weisman, Linda Ribnik, Sandy and Al Barkov, Phyl Bolno and Dottie Braun-Cohen. Also
thanks to Susan Wine and Bob Ransom for transporting chairs to and from the Temple to the Shiva house.
We welcome several new members: Marilyn Stahl, Avery Crossman, Ruth Jacobs and Gail Friedman. The
Caring Community continues to reach out to folks who are experiencing life’s challenges. Meals are
provided as needed, bereavement support and help with Shivas is available and a new visitation team led
by Arleen Schwartz will be implemented in the fall. Should you be in need of our services, please call the
temple office or reach out to me at [email protected].

Dottie Braun Cohen
Coordinator

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Music in December at Temple Solel

“Music Expresses that which cannot be Maestro John Massaro, an award winning Composer,
said and on which it is impossible to be Conductor and the Founder of the Phoenix Opera will
silent.” -Victor Hugo bring his talents to the keyboard, accompanying an
Dear Solel Family, ensemble of Exceptional Singers and featuring Temple
Music is one of the most powerful vehicles we have Solel's very own Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog.
for bringing us together in community. Even if we Hosting the program will be Metropolitan Opera Star
disagree about everything else, we can be drawn Gail Dubinbaum.
together by a melody or a lyric that speaks to us and Friday, Dec 23 @ 6:15pm -
reminds us of a basic human truth. Music reveals the Shabbat Shira and a Celebration of
fact that we are all connected. Hanukkah featuring our full band and music from the
Due to this magical power of music, it is a focus and a Festival of Light. Join us for a joyous celebration of the
priority for Temple Solel to feature different holiday followed by a community dinner and Chanukiah
opportunities for us to come together around culture lighting.
and song. Here is what’s happening during the month “The inexpressible depth of music, so easy to
of December: understand and yet so inexplicable, is due to the fact that
Friday, Dec 9 @ 6:15pm - it reproduces all the emotions of our innermost being,
Shabbat services featuring the Temple Solel but entirely without reality and remote from its
Choir as well as contributions from our 3rd grade pain...Music expresses only the quintessence of life and
religious school classes. Please join us for this of its events, never these themselves.”
intergenerational mixture of music and ideas (not to - Oliver Sacks
mention cuteness). Please join us for any and all of these musical events
Sunday, Dec 11 @ 5pm - during the month of December. Music has the ability to
Around the World in 80 Minutes heal us and to connect us. As the days grow shorter, let
The latest installment of our collaboration with the us find strength in one another and in our shared love of
Phoenix Opera Company. Forget the packing, the the arts.
airport hassle and stress of flying! Stay in your seat
and let Phoenix Opera take you on a musical journey In Song,
around the world, from Broadway's greatest Hits to the Todd Herzog
romance of Operetta and the Magic of Opera! Cantorial Soloist

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES

Dan and Dania Bloom ..........2 yrs Steve and Nanci Fisher....... 49 yrs
Adam and Jodi Stone .........15 yrs Ira and Myrna Wechter ..... 54 yrs
Aaron and Mara Kurasch ...22 yrs Fred and Arleen Schwartz.. 59 yrs
Robert and Eve Danoff.......25 yrs Marty and Rollie Rosen...... 61 yrs
Jeff and Patsy Parker..........29 yrs Eliot and Doris Minsker...... 65 yrs
Steve and Lisa Banen .........34 yrs Len and Ellie Harris ............ 69 yrs
Neil and Vicki Motzkin .......37 yrs
Leonard and Robin Balon...40 yrs

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Let it Snow at Solel Preschool!

Our busy November at the Solel Preschool had our sufganiyot frying in the pan. Feel the dreidle and give
hearts filled with Hakarat HaTov (Gratitide) as we it a spin. See the beautiful flames of the Chanukiah
recognized how lucky we were to be able to take part burning bright. Taste all treats of this special holiday…
in some of our favorite traditions that had to be put latkes, sufganiyot and chocolate gelt! Our classrooms
on pause during the Pandemic. Carter’s Petting Zoo are sure to be filled with learning, celebrating and
brought some of our favorite guests over to visit and fun. Our staff with the help of our parent volunteers
help us celebrate Fall, bringing to life all the animal will take the celebration outside of the classroom as
and farm themed units that accompanied our Noah’s our Chanukah Holiday Room is back!!! Games, music,
Arc story told in many of our classrooms. food and fun should be enjoyed by everyone.

Perhaps even more heart-warming and tummy-filling With so much going on in the month of December we
was our Thanksgiving Pancake Breakfast. One of our are going to need a break which is exactly how we will
favorite events of the year, this Thanksgiving end our year. Winter Break Camp 2022, Let it Snow
Celebration allowed our families to be together will be here before we know it and so will 2023.
sharing a meal prepared by Alberto Mena and his Hopefully, bringing with it a whole new year of
crew at beautiful tables decorated by our students. experiences that will fill us with gratitude.
Sweeter than any dessert they could have served
were the performances by the 2’s, 3’s and 4’s classes. Linda Irish
Let’s just say…they lit up the stage. Solel Preschool Director

Speaking of lights…Chanukah, The Festival of Light, is
next up on the calendar. While the only mitzvot (or
obligation) of Holiday is to light the Chanukah
Menorah( Chanukiah) each of the eight nights there is
so much more about the holiday to explore. Truly a
holiday that incorporates all the senses it is perfect
for the preschool world. Hear the story of brave
Judah Macabee, the miracle of the oil and the music
of the Chanukah songs. Smell the latkes and

Thank You! COVID Impact on Upcoming Events:

Thank you, Temple Solel community, for your Please remember that all of our events are
generous giving to help create a happy Thanksgiving subject to change/possible cancellation due to
for Saving Amy families. Your gifts of food, supplies, COVID infection rates. Temple Solel takes COVID-
19 precautions very seriously and our teams
and cash/gift cards were truly appreciated. continue to meet as benchmarks and research

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For Women (or female identifying persons)

We Need to Know…

Please inform the Temple Solel office when
a family member or friend is in the hospital.
Too often we find out about illnesses, crises
and hospitalizations long after they occur.
This is a missed opportunity for visits from
the rabbi and calls from the Caring
Community as well as other assistance
offered by the temple. We need your help in
order to offer ours.

If you’d like to let us know about a member
that is ill, has a surgery date coming up, or is
experiencing any other health-related issue
that the rabbis should know about, please
call the temple office at 480.991.7414 or
email [email protected].

College Connections

Hi Parents-

Do you have a student in college? If so, let us
know! We would like to stay connected with our
college-age students and send them holiday
packages from time to time. If you have not yet
given us your student’s college address, please
send their information to the clergy assistant Tara
at [email protected]

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Temple Solel Book Club Want to Learn More About
Judaism?
Dear Fellow Book Lovers,
The Union for Reform Judaism will be offering a 15-
I hope you had a wonderful Jewish Book Month. We week Introduction to Judaism Class from late January
had our second in-person meeting and potluck dinner through May, 2023. Temple Solel is honored to be
together in November. Thanks to Steve Slogoff for the host. Rabbi Stiel and Rabbi Linder will teach most
leading the group in discussing attendees' favorite of the sessions, but other area Reform clergy will also
Jewish books. teach.
This month, on December 20 we will discuss The
Convert, a novel by Dutch author Stefan Hertmans, The class will be in-person on Tuesday nights from 7-
based on an 11th Century woman who left her 9pm and is appropriate for those considering
parents' home in France for love and marriage to a conversion and for Jews and non-Jews who want to
Jewish scholar, only to be buffeted by the Crusades. learn more about Judaism. The cost is $280 for those
Phoenix and Scottsdale public libraries and the who are not affiliated with a URJ congregation and
Temple Solel library have copies. $200 for those who are affiliated. For more
On January 17 we will read Three Muses by Martha information, see the link in your weekly eNUZ.
Ann Toll. “Three Muses is a hauntingly beautiful
testament to the power of art and love. With I  Mah Jongg
exquisite craft, Toll writes about dance and music in Purchase Mah Jongg cards for 2023
sentences that sing. She is a writer to watch.” -Lara
Prescott, New York Times bestselling author of The Hadassah is selling 2022 Mah Jongg cards. The cards cost
Secrets We Kept. $15 for the standard size and $16 for the large ones.
In anticipation of reading a long book for the March Checks must be made payable to Hadassah. A current
21 meeting, we will not meet in February. In March address needs to be on your check. Please mail checks to
we will read and discuss Beach Music by Pat Conroy, Sheryl Socoloff, 12193 E. Paradise Dr., Scottsdale, 85259.
author of Prince of Tides and The Great Santini. The deadline for placing orders is January 11, 2023.
Amazon summarizes: "A Southerner living abroad, Include your phone number and email and indicate that
Jack McCall is scarred by tragedy and betrayal. His you want email confirmation of your order.
desperate desire to find peace after his wife’s suicide
draws him into a painful, intimate search for the one Any questions? Contact Sheryl Socoloff
haunting secret in his family’s past that can heal his [email protected] or 480.277.1454
anguished heart. Spanning three generations and two
continents, from the contemporary ruins of the
American South to the ancient ruins of Rome, from
the unutterable horrors of the Holocaust to the
lingering trauma of Vietnam, Beach Music sings with
life’s pain and glory. It is a novel of lyric intensity and
searing truth, another masterpiece among Pat
Conroy’s legendary and beloved novels."
Upcoming book club dates: April 11 (note change),
May 16, June 20, July 18.
For more information or to be added or removed
from our mailing list, email us
at [email protected].

-Judy Schaffert

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Thank You! “Coming Out”
at Torah Study
Volunteer Recognition
This month we read the story of Joseph, a shepherd
Volunteers are an essential part of Temple Solel. We boy with a big secret. His dreams say that he will
would like to thank the following volunteers for their become ruler of the land. When Joseph “comes out”
time and efforts: to his brothers and reveals his future to them, he
hopes to get their approval. Instead, they punish him
Birthday Calls Linda Ribnik (Genesis 37:5). For Joseph, instant approval is a
Erica Bonime Beth Sennett dream too far.
Judy Schaffert
Knitting for a Purpose Nancy Weinstein For many years, this story resonated with me because
Carol Brillman I feared the same result if I came out to my friends as
Jill Loebel gay. Consequently, I waited 50 years to tell them. I
Beverly Nathan gritted my teeth and crossed my fingers, hoping that
Anne Radner they wouldn’t reject me. In retrospect, my reveal
Margie Rahilly would have been easier to do if I had known the
following truths.
Would you like to volunteer at some point in the future?
We’d love to have you! Email [email protected], and we’ll Coming out affects everyone in the community in
add you to our volunteer email list for upcoming opportunities. different ways. For the gay person, coming out
represents a wonderful expression of self-acceptance.
NEW: Grief Support Group for However, it can be stressful for others. The gay
Those Who Have Lost an Adult Child person has been thinking about it for a while, but
friends are hearing it for the first time. They may feel
Beginning November 30 shock and grief – a sense that they’ve lost the person
they once knew. Additionally, coming out empowers
If you have suffered the death of an adult child, the gay person, but friends may feel disempowered.
this group may be for you. This is an opportunity Their control over a colleague has waned and they
for an open, honest and, most of all confidential, may use hostile tactics to try to get it back.
platform of support. Susan Charney, a psycho-
therapist in the community, will run these 8 ses- Coming out is easier when we are aware of these
sions in late November, December, and Janu- issues. We need to share our news and then step
ary. back and let other folks process it on their own time.
The group will meet in-person at Temple Solel Change can trigger stages of Denial, Anger,
on Wednesdays. There will not be a fee. Dona- Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. Eventually,
tions will be accepted to use for the materials for Joseph’s brothers make this journey in the Torah, and
this group. To sign up, send an email to Tara so did my friends. The final stage is Love.
Marcussen at [email protected]
A registration form will be sent to you. For more support, visit KeshetOnline.org. Torah
Study meets via Zoom every Saturday morning at
9:00 am. See eNUZ for Zoom link!

Matthew Kozinets

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Fun times at the solel preschool

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Upcoming Speakers & Topics Temple Solel Endowment Foundation

Thursday, December 1, 1:00-2:00 pm Securing Our Future | December 2022
Dr. Tammy Jacobowitz
A Lasting Legacy
“Reading Vayikra with our Children: Strategies, Challenges,
and Opportunities” As you read this article, note that it was written in
September as Fran and I cruised Alaska.
Monday, December 5, 7:00-9:00 pm
Letty Cottin Pogrebin I am reminded of a discussion I had with a Catholic
gentleman, while we both were enjoying a cocktail at
“A Journey of Discovery and Truth-telling” one of the ship’s bars. He shared how his Catholic
church had extraordinary wealth and would never
Wednesday, December 7, 1:00-2:00 pm have financial worries, while his Jewish partner’s
Rabbi Dr. Andrea Weiss synagogue always seemed to have, and he believed,
always would have financial needs.
“Speaking Religious Truth to Political Power”
What a great chance to discuss Legacy giving!! I began
Monday, December 11, 4:00-7:00 pm by sharing that Legacy giving was generosity that
Rabbi Mark Borovitz and Harriet Rossetto would endure well into the future. I noted that a
“The Jewish Jail Lady and the Holy Thief: A Film Screening Legacy gift made today through one’s estate plan,
either a will or a trust, assures that our synagogue will
and Q&A” be there for the spiritual needs of our children and
their children.
All current offerings are virtual unless noted otherwise on
the website. Classes cost $18 per person, per session, and With the secular New Year approaching, what perfect
you must register to attend. Learn more and register at time to insure Temple Solel is financially secure for
the future. Supporting our temple in this way offers a
December Zoom Events deep sense of gratification.
Remember that the Temple Solel Endowment
Jewish Meditation Foundation is a separate not-for-profit Foundation. It
Tuesday December 13 not only makes an annual gift to the Temple, but also
is there to support special circumstances such as the
10:00-10:30 am recent pandemic.
For further information, please contact any member
with Rabbi John Linder of the Foundation Board of Directors, or its president
Robert Siamon at [email protected].
(Dec. 27 meditation CANCELLED)
As I left my new found Catholic friend – he said thanks
for enlightening him as to synagogue philanthropy
and how a synagogue can benefit from its
congregants in perpetuity. As a member of Temple
Solel, won’t you consider leaving a lasting legacy?

Richard Lamden, Member
Temple Solel Endowment Foundation

Lunch and Learn May I assist you in making
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:00 pm an Endowment gift?

December 7—Judy Schaffert Contact Robert Siamon via email to
[email protected]
December 21—Rabbi Debbie Stiel

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Meditations for Each Night of Hanukkah

FREEDOM–First Night: We kindle these Hanukkah Lights in memory of the dedication and courage of the Maccabees. They
willingly sacrificed their lives for the freedom to worship God as their hearts and minds dictated. As we kindle these
candles, we rededicate ourselves to work for the equal rights of all people, and for the realization of a society of democracy
and freedom.

FAMILY–Second Night: Tonight, as we celebrate Hanukkah together, we are conscious of our precious gift of family. So
often we take one another for granted, forgetting to express our love and devotion. As we kindle these festive lights, let us
rededicate ourselves to sharing our interests and time with one another. Like the Maccabees of old, let us share both our
troubles and our joys, united by our family bonds.

STUDY–Third Night: As the Maccabees courageously fought to preserve our faith, we too are duty-bound to sustain our
heritage by deepening our understanding of it. Study opens our minds and fortifies us against tyranny. Learning secures our
freedom. As we kindle these candles, we rededicate ourselves to the study of our tradition.

HOPE–Fourth Night: Ours are times when many people live in fear and great despair. Like the Maccabees, we need to build
our lives on the hope that ultimately truth will triumph over superstition, trust over suspicion, concern over selfishness. As
we kindle these Hanukkah lights, may our hearts be lifted by our tradition’s sense of confidence, optimism and hope.

RIGHTEOUSNESS–Fifth Night: Our tradition tells us that during the Maccabean war for freedom, all Jews— children and
adults—contributed generously toward the cause of defeating the oppressor. There are still many people afflicted by
sickness, hunger, ignorance, and prejudice. Tonight, like our ancestors, we put aside gifts of charity in order that we too,
may help to bring an end to oppression.

PEACE–Sixth Night: The candles of Hanukkah remind us of our chosen mission as Jews. One of our foremost tasks is to
secure peace in our troubled world. When we end disagreements through mutual understanding, when we seek to mend
hurt and wounded feelings, we make shalom a living idea. As we kindle our Hanukkah candles, we rededicate ourselves to
the pursuit of peace.

HUMANITY–Seventh Night: Humanity is founded upon whole-hearted respect for the precious liberty and freedom of all
people; it is an important teaching of our tradition. As we kindle these lights, we rededicate ourselves to caring for
humanity and to respect for all people which alone can bring dignity to all God’s children.

FAITH–Eighth Night: Throughout the centuries, the Menorah has been a symbol of our Jewish Faith. Tonight, as we kindle
all the candles of our Hanukkah Menorah, we rededicate ourselves to the living of a more meaningful Jewish life. We pray
that throughout this coming year we may fulfill the ideals of freedom, family, study, hope, tzedakah, shalom, humanity,
and faith.

December 18th.
December 25th.

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Contributions We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Solel by remembering and
honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions.

2022-23 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN healing. Your friends in the Judy Schaffert
• A donation was made by the Chavurah group from Charles & • In memory of Eva McFliker
following congregants; Jane Vogel from Barrie & Bellarri Adleman
Bob & Sara Silver, • In memory of Alvin Vineger
Cindi and Larry Cohen, 2022-23 EDWARD AND CELIA and Walter Bloom from
Frank & Willa Rae Rader, LINDER INTERFAITH Dorothy Vinegar
Jennifer Sabraw, • In appreciation of Rabbi • In memory of Arnold Rosen
Jeremy & Angela Kisner, Linder. Have a Happy and from Howard & Judith Rosen
Martin & Rollie Rosen, Healthy New Year from Wendy • In memory of Alan Schaffert
Mike & Risa Jacobson, Blum & Bruce Berey from Howard & Judith Rosen
Stephen & Barbara Slogoff, • In honor of Rabbi Linder’s • In memory of Alice Novak
The Shorr Family. son’s wedding from Wendy from Judith Alpert
• In appreciation of High Holy Blum & Bruce Berey • In memory of Myn Silverman
days services from the Cherny • In honor of Rabbi Linder Becker from Judith Gold
Family meeting the Pope from Wendy • In memory of Robert Joseph
• In memory of Parker Blum & Bruce Berey from Larry & Fern Kane
Bielenberg from David R • In memory of my loving
Bielenberg 2022-23 ENDOWMENT FUND mother, Irene Schwartz from
• In memory of Larry Ash from • A donation was made by Allan Leslie Schwartz
Jane Ash & Barbara Friedman • In memory of Hilda Miles
• A donation was made by from Lewis & Vicki Miles
2022-23 ART @ SOLEL FUND David and Marnee Spierer • In memory of Dr. Joseph
•In memory of Mr Elliot B • In honor of Dick Lamden’s Levine from Michael & Judy
Golden Forever missed from special birthday. from Arthur & Schaffert
Joshua & Pamela Ornstein Barbara Moss • In memory of Judith Giller-
• In memory of Philip Alpert Leinwohl from Miriam Reisman
2022-23 CANTORIAL SOLOIST from Arnold Alpert • In memory of Stella Epstein
DISCRETIONARY FUND • In memory of Harlan from Richard Epstein & Judy
• In appreciation of Todd Crossman from Avery Crossman Ackerman
Herzog from Eleanor Krumholz • In memory of Dr Alan • In memory of Judith
• In appreciation of your Schaffert from Myra Baum Shumaker from Samuel & Joan
glorious music from Marcia • In memory of Dr Alan Weissman
Feinstein Schaffert from Phylis & Gary • In memory of Shirley
• In appreciation of a beautiful Bolno Kulakofsky from Susan
High Holiday Service from • In memory of Dr. Alan Waldbaum
Marvin & Barbara Chassin Schaffert from Robert & Eve • In memory of Reba Ginsburg
• In honor of Mimi and Jeff’s Danoff from Ted & Sharon Gordon
wedding from Barry Krumholz • In memory of Emanuel M
& Carolyn Pettit 2022-23 GENERAL FUND Kraus from Terry Kraus
• In honor of my Jonah reading • In honor of a beautiful
2022-23 CARING COMMUNITY on Yom Kippur from Francine couple, Barbara and Simon
FUND Garner Askenazi, for the wonderful
• In memory of Lenny Sachs • In honor of our wedding break the fast. It was
from Karen & Mark Kanefsky anniversary from Michael & delicious from Marie Siegel
• In memory of Anna Bolno
from Phylis & Gary Bolno
• Please hear our prayers for

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Contributions (Cont’d)

2022-23 JANE & BOB PODALL Barbara Chassin Bertie Lauer from Stephen &
LIB. FUND • In honor of your son’s Helen Gubin
• In memory of Gertrude Lewis marriage --Mazel Tov! from
from Marvin & Barbara Chassin Allison & James Collins 2022-23 RABBI STIEL
• In honor of Mimi and Jeff’s DISCRETIONARY FUND
2022-23 RABBI LINDER’S wedding from Barry Krumholz • In appreciation of a beautiful
DISCRETIONARY FUND & Carolyn Pettit High Holiday Service from
• A donation was made for • In honor of David and Marvin & Barbara Chassin
someone to have thanksgiving Sydney’s marriage. Mazel Tov • In honor of Mr and Mrs
meal from Arthur Rosen on this wonderful Simcha! All Jessica and Steven Giordano.
• In appreciation of good wishes to the bride and • Thank you so much for
Rabbi Linder. Happy New Year groom. from Marshall & Lesley officiating at Jessica and
and health to all. from Beverley Lustgarten Steven’s wedding. from Alan &
& Alan Wernick • In honor of Rabbi and Nancy Anita Grossman
• In appreciation of what you Linder. Mazel Tov on the • In honor of your birthday
do for our community. You are marriage of your son! Mazel from Russ & Jane Greene
loved. from Debbi & Terry Tov and best wishes for them • In memory of Yetta and Max
Rochford for many years ahead of health Hammerman from Judith
• In appreciation of Rabbi and happiness. from Nelson & Dobbs
Linder from Eleanor Krumholz Lisa Lerner • I gratefully acknowledge a
• In appreciation of your lovely • In memory of Minnie Matz contribution in memory of my
visit. from Gordon & Geraldine from Andrea & Daniel Kravets beloved sister. from Katherine
Schubert • In memory of Sheldon T. Fargotstein
• In appreciation of the Manson from Andrea & Daniel • In memory of Milo Chozen
beautiful and meaningful Rosh Kravets from Rollie and Marty Rosen
Hashanah service. from Margo • In memory of Arnie Alpert
Danoff from Arnold Alpert 2022-23 TEMPLE SOLEL
• In honor of a wonderful High • In memory of Albert K HARDSHIP RELIEF FUND
Holidays! from Mark & Barbara Schwartz from Bill & Laurie • In memory of Earl M
Stern Hopkins Lustgarten from Marshall &
• In honor of a beautiful High • In memory of Don Levy from Lesley Lustgarten
Holiday Service from Marvin & Judith Gethner
• In appreciation for your Donations received after
caring and support during the
passing of our wonderful Aunt, October 31, 2021 will be printed in

the next issue of the Pathfinder.

We are pleased to inform you that Edith (Edie)
Belladonna Weisberg was born July
23rd, 2022! She is the daughter of
Miriam Weisberg and Curt Harris. Leslie
Schwartz is the proud grandma!
Welcome to the world little Edie!!

14 December 2022 / Kislev - Tevet 5783

Yahrzeits

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

December 2, 2022 December 23, 2022

Robert Trujillo Stanley Joseph Joshua Max Eisen Leah Nagel Harold Colb Freida Friefield
Joseph Erwin Harry Raznick Frances Rudinger Jennie B. Millman Jacob Fishman Edith Brossman
Berman Aviva Gross Matta Pereploytchikov William Nathan Ruth Charnie Shirley Freedland
Gretl Frank Mr. Morris Joshua Max Eisen William Kranz Michael Katz Frances Gometz

Theresa Cohen Seeskin Evelyn Lasik Ruth Feinstein Floyd Parker Dr. Robert Ullman
Max Brustin Ruben Nadler Helene Weinberger Freda Keats Selma Bodell Calvin Lieberman
Joe Rice Richard Nestor Ann Leavitt Rose Haber Ben Kane Lillian Shapiro
Max Brustin Bernstein Betty Levie Mrs. Sandra Harte Mollie Wechter Stephen Field
Harold Udelman Sam Engel Stanley Stein Raymond Cohen Mrs. Ellie Ziegler Sonya Ullman
Katherine Hoffman Herbert David Jacobson Ida Lamden Allan Cohan Charlotte Bollyn
Belle Robinson Winograd Florence Rigberg Morris Rifkin

Jacob Mishlove Rita Bernstein Edythe Meilach December 30, 2022
Sam Litwin Mortimer B. Ybikeh Berkovics
Pauline Feldman Keats Allan Gurovitsch Harry Traister Sophie Turk Rose Lishinsky
Jean Horne Mary Crossman Belle Epstein Udell Duboe Ruth Schwartz Phillip Moss
Ruth Fields Selma Smith Pauline Gershbock Kay Hope Rose Shykind Erwin Lanson Charles Gartell
Jacob Meyer Alger Klein Yetta Birstein Sarah Roberta Louis Palitz Robert Murray
Swersky Ada Scherr Salle Ugoretz
Seltzer David Busker Morry Howard
Max Horne Emil Zugravu Mollie Riffer Gail Gash Abe Rudberg Edwin Cooperstein
Roslyn Feldberg Harry Galst Larry Hall Louis J. Meyers Harry Ginsburg Mort Balon
Betty Klein Florence Sennett Mira Neimark Adam Louis Donnenfield
Ida Kassie Harry Rosenblum Ralph Henig
December 9, 2022 Jack Gordon Sylvia Ginsburg Dana Claudia Dickman
Ben Lerman Maurice Targove Joseph McFliker
Irving Kauff Milton Ackerman Jean Rosen
Peter Libby Jonathan Joel Sukenic Robert Mahler Selma Vivian Fink Sarah Kaplan
Rosalyn Bloom Weinberger Isaac Rigberg Rita Pashkow Velma Cohen James Harris
Marci Mainus Norman Sobel Simon Charles Scheuer Hilda Buchman Hannah Busch Joseph Weissman
Solomon Isaac Sarah Brody Murray Wlody
Audrey Gruber John Lawful Jack Moses Mearle Harrison Morris Vinegar Myron Cohen
Wallack Lillian Plotkin Mildred Lerman Leonard Fisher
Melissa Sue Barron Alpert Cary Zucker Rose Duboe
Judith Ann Prowda Philip H. Wain Jack Frank
Harry Stone Cynthia Shultz Kate Kahn Those We Have Lost in the Past Year…
Leonard Furman Leon Zinn Joan Schrift
Benjamin Altwarg Marvin Bendau Harold Geller Have you lost a loved one in the past year
and would like to have their name read
Helen Elkin Larry Lipsman Arthur Ruble each week during the Friday night Erev
Sol Deutsch Jerome Moses Sarah Levy Shabbat Service? Please send your request
Jeanne Levinsky Lillian Leopold Betty Mink via email to [email protected] and
Michael Miller Edward Edward Gottlieb we will add them to the list.
Madelyn Cohen Goldstein

December 16, 2022 Live Stream Reminder

Manuel Shindel Goldie Siegel Ginsberg Temple Solel records/live streams Friday Night and
Marvin Wolf Rose Benson Edward Usem Shabbat Morning Services to accommodate family and
Joseph Smulyan Dora Bakalar Ellen Gold friends of our community who may be unable to attend in
Dianne Lishinsky Doris Leff Sara Holtzman person. While the camera is primarily focused on the
Bimah and other areas at the front of the sanctuary,
Louis Katz Gary Shapiro Esther Kezele others in attendance may be seen on the live stream and
Bernie Weinberg Harry S. Lewis Susan J Robbins recorded. If you have any reservations about your image
Irene Waxenberg Robert Hawkes Elsie Heinle being streamed or recorded for others to view, please let
Gerhardt Shumaker Eva Patlove Benjamin Wolfe someone know so that we may attempt to seat you in an
Albert Wilkins Virginia Glascock Mrs. Bluma “Bleema” area less likely to be on the live stream and recording.
Dr. Gloria Burke Mr. Gerald Polonski Please note, however, that we are unable to guarantee
Estelle Green Traister Leo Kastner that your image will not appear. We apologize for any
inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Dr. Fred Benderoff Bessie Wolfe
David Barrett Danielle
Oscar Rauch Goldberg
Donald Pollack Joseph Denmark
Mina Bentur Wendell

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Temple Solel
Gift Shop News

Our Gift Shop is one of the best-kept Rabbi John A. Linder [email protected] x.122 Rabbi
secrets in the valley. Come and see what Rabbi Debbie Stiel [email protected] x.131 Rabbi
we have to offer—items change with the Todd Herzog [email protected] x.136 Cantorial Soloist
Jewish holidays and seasons. Rabbi Maynard W. Bell Rabbi Emeritus

We have Bar and Bat Mitzvah presents, Executive Committee & Trustees
amazing tallitot from Israel at different Rae Rader ...............................................................................................................President
price points, and much more. Eve Danoff ....................................................................................Executive Vice President
Doreen Feldberg………………………………………………… Immediate Past President
Don’t forget baby gifts, wedding presents Phil Hawkes........................................................................................................... Treasurer
and even a beautiful mezzuzah. We also Becky Lieberman ....................................................................... Vice President - Education
have jewelry to meet your every want and Leon Gavartin..........................................................Vice President - Facilities and Security
need and lovely hostess gifts. Perry Simons .........................................................................Vice President - Development
Phyl Bolno.............................................................................. Vice President - Membership
The Gift Shop is open several times during
the week. Please call the temple office at Michael Yudel .......................................................................Vice President - Social Action
480.991.7414 before you stop in so that
we may be able to assist you. Trustees Risa Jacobson Laura Miller
Phylis Bolno Jennet Kirkpatrick Gary Horowitz
Return Policy Dottie Braun-Cohen

The temple will cheerfully accept any Administrative Staff
returns for store credit only.
Thank You! Peter Pishko [email protected] x.124 Executive Director
Tobee Waxenberg [email protected] x.123 Director of Raker Rel. School
Torah Portions/Candle Lighting Times Noni Clark [email protected] x.125 Controller
Joan Giannini [email protected] x.127 Office Manager
December 2 / Vayetze / 5:02 pm Linda Irish [email protected] x.163 Preschool Director
December 9/ Vayishlach / 5:02 pm Jackie Siamon [email protected] x.135 Preschool Assistamt Director
December 16 / Vayeshev / 5:04 pm Sonya Placencia [email protected] x.135 Preschool Billing & Office Asst.
December 23 / Miketz/ 5:07 pm Alberto Mena [email protected] x.129 Facility Manager
December 30 / Vayigash / 5:12 pm Vojo Stanisic [email protected] x.129 Custodian
Mason Marks [email protected] x.121 Engagement Specialist
Jesse Edwards [email protected] x.120 Religious School Coordinator
Tara Marcussen [email protected] x. 126 Clergy Assistant

The Temple Solel Endowment Foundation (Foundation)
The Foundation is separate and distinct 501(c)(3) from Temple Solel that has been formed and
organized to raise, invest, and manage funds through endowments and gifts for the sole purpose of fi-
nancially supporting the activities, programs, practices, and growth of Temple Solel. If you are
interested in the work of the Foundation, please contact Foundation Board President Robert Siamon

at [email protected].