May 2021 Pathfinder

Many Thanks
It seems like it was just yesterday that I was
forever be appreciated. I sure hope they find ways to stay

looking forward to assuming the role of Temple engaged, sharing their special gifts and talents.

Solel president. As you read this, amazingly I will We’re excited to be presenting a new group of board
officially be just weeks away from handing the leaders to be voted on at our Annual Meeting, May 20 at
reins over to our new temple president, Rae 5:30 pm. I’m sure their enthusiasm and optimism will add
Rader. My goodness time flies. new and coordinated focus to the board of trustees.

Back then the board was preparing for, and anticipating the I’d also like to thank our hard-working clergy, staff and
exciting work ahead of us. We looked forward to hiring a numerous lay leaders. It has been a tremendous honor
new associate rabbi, creating a new strategic plan, updating collaborating with you, making sure we were doing our best
the bylaws, amongst other responsibilities. Then the to serve our Temple Solel congregation.
pandemic hit. All presidents are faced with unpredictable

challenges during their tenure, but a pandemic?! I guess I Please join me in sending a big thank you to our incoming

pulled the short straw! president, Rae Rader, for taking on the challenge. I know

Yes, we were fortunate to hire Rabbi Stiel, but this new Rae will do an extraordinary job.

environment brought us down a different path. We were And to my amazing husband, Harley, thanks for being my

faced with unprecedented challenges and complex sounding board. Your calmness and logical demeanor came

decisions to make. Being in lockdown did not diminish the in handy many times!

workload of the board. To the contrary, we found ourselves Once again, I want to express my thanks and gratitude for
navigating unchartered waters. the opportunity to serve this wonderful community. It

I’d like to thank those leaving the board this month: Bettina certainly was a rewarding experience, full of challenges and

Chow, Larry Fink, Judy Gold, Lisa Lerner, Bobbi Moss, and opportunities at the same time.

Steve Slogoff. Their strong leadership, dedication, and Wishing you a wonderful summer, Doreen Feldberg
passion as they served the Temple Solel community will

Temple Solel Annual Meeting via Zoom

Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 5:30 pm

Join us via Zoom and hear updates about the congregation, vote to approve the annual budget, and vote to
elect the new board slate. Each member of Temple Solel is encouraged to attend this important session.
RSVP and register via a link that’ll be provided in a special email to members prior to the meeting.

We want your participation and your vote is important!

To participate in our annual meeting one must be a member in good standing. A “member in good standing” is a member
whose membership unit is not more than 60 days in arrears on its financial obligations to Temple Solel and no more than 30
days in arrears on such sums on June 30th, unless the unit has been granted a financial adjustment.

Members who are paying their financial obligations in accordance with an automatic payment program are considered to be
in good standing. Members in good standing are eligible to vote in membership meetings.

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.

2 May 2021 / Iyar - Sivan 5781

Reagan Finley Kay, daughter of Lauren and David Kay, will become a bat mitzvah on Saturday,

May 1, 2021 at 10:30 am. Reagan attends Grayhawk Elementary School and enjoys volleyball,
swimming, doing art projects, and hanging out with friends. For her mitzvah project, she participated
in the Yad Vashem Twinning Project. She was assigned to a child that passed away in the Holocaust,
learned some information about this person, and then wrote about them in honor of their memory.

Ella McKenzie Seidensticker, daughter of Jaime and Derek Seidensticker, will

become a bat mitzvah on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10:30 am. Ella attends Mohave
Middle School and enjoys playing volleyball. For her mitzvah project, Ella made meal and
care packages for the homeless and distributed them throughout the city.

Stanley George Kowitz, son of Rhea and Michael Kowitz, will become a bar

mitzvah on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 10:30 am at The McCormick. Stanley attends
Mohave Middle School and enjoys playing his cello, tennis, soccer, working toward
becoming an Eagle Scout, and off-road racing. For his Mitzvah Project, Stanley made dog
snacks and dog treats that were donated to the Arizona Humane Society.

Cameron Joseph Friedman, son of Kristin and Joshua Friedman, will become a bar

mitzvah on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm, alongside his sister, Kaitlyn. Cameron attends
Mohave Middle School and enjoys Boy Scouts, camping, hiking, and baseball.

Kaitlyn Marie Friedman, daughter of Kristin and Joshua Friedman, will become a bat

mitzvah on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm, alongside her brother, Cameron. Kaitlyn
attends Mohave Middle School and enjoys swimming, hiking, reading, knitting, and
crocheting. For their mitzvah project, Cameron and Kaitlyn assisted the ASU Hillel organization
in Tempe with maintenance, groundskeeping, and other community-based activities.

View Shabbat Morning & 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.

The Confirmation Class of 2021

cordially invites the Congregation to celebrate with them on the occasion of their Confirmation.
Friday, May 14, 2020 at 6:15 pm via Zoom

Ariel Eisen Andre Rastrelly
Maya Jacobson Cali Travis
Soleil Travis
Drew Kolber Kira Tucker
Stella Lipson

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Coming Together in Torah
T his month, we celebrate the holiday of
Dr. Michael Laitman teaches that, The book Likutey

Shavuot. This holiday actually has a number Halachot (Assorted Rules) writes in the chapter Hilchot

of different names, including: Arev (“Rules of Guarantee”): 'The root of mutual

responsibility extends primarily from the reception of the

 Chag HaShavuot Torah, when all of Israel were responsible for one another.
(the Celebration of the Weeks);
This is so because at the root, the souls of Israel
 Chag Hakatsir (the Harvest Festival); “Behold, how good are regarded as one, for they derive from the
 Yom Habicurim and how pleasant it is origin of the unity. For this reason, all of Israel
were responsible for one another upon the
(the Day of the First Fruits); for brethren to dwell reception of the Torah,' namely the reforming
 Atzeret (the Conclusion), together in unity.” light.”
 and Zman Matan Torateinu

(the time of the giving of our Torah). Psalms 133:1 This idea of coming together as one, with the

These different names refer to different recognition that we all derive from a common
aspects of the festival. In the days of the Temple, during source, is probably more important now than at
Shavuot the first harvest of the wheat crop would be given
any other moment in our history. With so much to divide
to the priests and offered as a gift to God. It is the us, we must look beyond the surface level of our neighbors
culmination of the Counting of the Omer, a period in which and colleagues to see that authentic spark of light that we
we are meant to examine different aspects of our own all share.

character and bring them into alignment with our highest My wish for us during this holy time of year is that we
nature. make the extra effort to become aware of that spark

More important than just having a mental understanding within ourselves and to see it in everyone around us.

of these concepts, though, is the idea that we must put In unity,
these concepts into action. It is only when we embody Todd Herozg
these ideals that we are worthy of receiving the Torah at
Mt. Sinai. Cantorial Soloist

Please Note…

Temple Solel will be closed May 17th in honor of
Shavuot and May 31st in honor of Memorial Day.

MAY ANNIVERSARIES

Andy and Ann Abraham ...................... 38 yrs Adam Nach and Beth Jo Zeitzer ...........34 yrs
Dave and Barb Adelson ....................... 28 yrs Dan Hart and Natalie Neer Hart...........14 yrs
Bill and Mindy Brandt .......................... 43 yrs Joel Nomkin and Betsy Grey ................34 yrs
Steven and Shari Cohen....................... 45 yrs Leo and Amy Rosales ...........................14 yrs
Cliff and Robin Cutler........................... 38 yrs Jim and Norma Rubin...........................56 yrs
Harley and Doreen Feldberg................ 31 yrs Jerry and Farol Sax ...............................52 yrs
Stewart and Janice Feldstein ............... 67 yrs Derek and Jaime Seidensticker ............16 yrs
Rich and Michelle Fillman.................... 37 yrs Scott and Susan Spier...........................25 yrs
Herb and Judith Gold........................... 37 yrs Michael and Patrice Sposeep...............49 yrs
Derrick and Amy Hall ........................... 29 yrs Charles and Jane Vogel ........................42 yrs
Jeremy and Angela Kisner ................... 18 yrs Scott and Joni Wald..............................41 yrs
Jonathan Koppell and Jennifer Steen .. 20 yrs Randy and Stephanie Weinshel ...........16 yrs
Mark and Tamara Lieberman .............. 12 yrs Jimmy and Miriam Weisman ...............43 yrs
John and Nancy Linder ........................ 36 yrs Paul and Karen Whitney ......................26 yrs
Gary and Julie Linhart .......................... 21 yrs Thierry and Robin Zerbib .....................36 yrs
Alan and Judy Max............................... 54 yrs Mike and Ellie Ziegler...........................36 yrs
Mike and Lauren Meyer ...................... 24 yrs Norman and Susan Zitomer .................34 yrs

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Celebration Month at The Solel Preschool

May is celebration month for our These are just a few suggestions. I am sure children will
have many other fun and crazy ideas to share. Fun and
preschoolers. Teacher Appreciation and love are the important factors in children making the
Mother’s Day are both celebrated in May. special people in their lives feel important.
Both these celebrations honor special people
in the lives of a preschooler. Here are some Celebrating Pre-K graduation with a ceremony is a great
ideas that will help teachers and Moms feel special, loved opportunity to acknowledge learning and to recognize
and recognized on their special days. milestones and educational achievements. It helps give
children a sense of accomplishment and pride. Teaching
 Bring a special treat about graduation also helps children transition into
kindergarten. Easing children into the transition to school
 Write a note and/or draw a picture is a huge benefit in their future learning experiences.
Graduation is such a special milestone in a child’s life.
 Give flowers
Let’s also celebrate successfully making it through another
 Make a craft project wonderful school year.

 Make a gift basket with their favorite things, snacks, Have a great summer!
lotions, perfumes, music CD
Mary Ann Bloom
 Make a happy memories box—decorate a box or a tin
and fill it with favorite memory pictures or written Director of Early Childhood Education
notes

 Make a donation to a favorite charity or organization

 Make a video telling your teacher or your Mom about
a fun memory or something special that happened
during the past year

The “Go To” List at Temple Solel

Call Temple Solel at 480.991.7414 and refer to extensions below.

Birthdays/Anniversary Information............Joan [email protected] ...............ext. 127
Building Rental/Facilities ............................Jacquelyn Johnson [email protected] ...............ext. 128
K’hilot..........................................................Jacquelyn Johnson [email protected] ...............ext. 128
Committee Participation ............................Jacquelyn Johnson [email protected] ...............ext. 128
Donations ...................................................Joan [email protected] ...............ext. 127
Dues Adjustments.......................................Peter Pishko [email protected]. 124
Dues Payments/ Billing Issues ....................Joan [email protected] ...............ext. 127
Illness/Caring Community ..........................Jelena Santiago.................jsantiago@templesolel.org...............ext. 126
Meeting Scheduling/Calendar ....................Jacquelyn Johnson [email protected] ...............ext. 128
Membership ...............................................Peter Pishko [email protected]. 124
Pathfinder Questions..................................Peter Pishko [email protected]. 124
The Solel Preschool.....................................Mary Ann Bloom [email protected]. 163
Rabbinic Scheduling....................................Jelena Santiago.................jsantiago@templesolel.org...............ext. 126
Raker Religious School................................Tobee [email protected] ..........ext. 123
Volunteers ..................................................Jacquelyn Johnson [email protected] ...............ext. 128
Yahrzeit Information...................................Jelena Santiago.................jsantiago@templesolel.org...............ext. 126

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Moving Forward at Raker Religious School

I have been working with congregations both Hinei mah tov umanayim
Shevet achim gam yachad
local and around the country to see what How beautiful it is to be here
moving forward looks like as we all come back
into our buildings, together, once again, for Feeling like we belong
religious school. Arm in arm just like sisters and brothers

As our religious school will follow all the health department’s Joined together in song
suggestions for bringing students back into the classroom,
wearing masks, and pod-type classrooms will be the Attention Temple Solel Families!
standard procedures.
On May 14, we will celebrate the high school and college
So what is it that you want for your children/grandchildren graduation of our young people. Please let us know if you
as they navigate religious school? What can we do as have a child graduating so we can honor them during
partners with you to instill the love of Judaism in your Shabbat services.
children/grandchildren? It is very important to me that when
your children/grandchildren enter high school or go off to On the other end of the spectrum, Mazel Tots and
college, that they do so with Jewish knowledge and a strong Kindergarten classes will be ready to welcome your little
sense of their Jewish self. ones on Sunday, August 15! It is an exciting day when your
children begin their Jewish journey and we want to be part
We are thrilled to have our religious school community of that journey. More information to follow.
together again! We are all looking forward to hearing their
voices and seeing their smiles. If you have any suggestions, Tobee Waxenberg
please get in touch with me, [email protected]. I
look forward to hearing from you. Director of Raker Religious School

May 9
Last Day of Class

Class at 9:30 to 10:00 am
T’filah at 10:00 am

We are celebrating the last day of religious
school and MOTHER'S DAY! We are inviting
all moms to join us for T'filah at 10:00 am.

Thanks to our students for a great but
different year!

See you August 15 back in the building!

6 May 2021 / Iyar - Sivan 5781

Temple Solel Book Club Did You Know???

Dear Fellow Book Lovers, Friday and Saturday Shabbat Services
are available via StreamSpot on your
Thanks go to Steve Slogoff for acting as our intrepid leader home PC! Go to www.templesolel.org
in April. and click on the button to stream
services on either day to join us!
Dennis Helfman will lead the May 18,
6:00 pm, discussion of Thoughts From
A Unicorn: 100% Black. 100% Jewish.
0% Safe by MaNishtana, an African-
American Orthodox rabbi. I for one
can’t wait to read about MaNishtana’s
experience. With the growing number
of Jews of color in the U.S. (estimated
at 12-15% by a University of San
Francisco analysis), it is ever more
important for us to become aware of
our brothers’ and sisters’ experiences in
the community. Taking pride in being a welcoming
congregation as we return to our building, Temple Solel
wants to be sensitive to the range of
Jewish identities.

Our June 15 meeting will discuss The
Light of Days: The Untold Story of
Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler’s
Ghettos by Judy Batalion. This book
chronicles the experiences of several
heroic Polish Jewish women who
actively participated in the resistance
against the Nazis and follows them
during the wartime period and
afterwards. The reviews are universally
raves. We will need a leader; if you have not tried it

before, I will be glad to give
encouragement and pointers.

Our discussion on July 20 will be My
Russian Grandmother and Her
American Vacuum Cleaner by Meir
Shalev, who wrote A Pigeon and a Boy.
While a memoir, it is on the light side.

We are still meeting on Zoom through
the summer, so if you are traveling or
summering elsewhere you can still join
in the fun. To get on (or off) the book
club mailing list, please email me at
[email protected].

Happy reading and stay cool,

Judy Schaffert

May 2021 / Iyar - Sivan 5781 7

Thank You! “Spirals” at Torah Study

Volunteer Recognition Last month, I began writing about the mystical symbols of
Kabbalah. Derived from the Torah, these symbols translate
Volunteers are an essential part of Temple Solel. We would like biblical concepts into geometric designs. We find them in
to thank the following volunteers for their time and efforts: jewelry and artwork, and also in mystical meditations.
When we contemplate these symbols, a profound effect
Birthday Calls Nancy Weinstein can occur. We gain clarity and sensitivity, and openness to
Arlene Bonime Gail Zucker spiritual truths.

Knitting for a Purpose Magen Masks One example is the
Arlene Bonime Toby Gerst Tree of Life, a primary
Carol Brillman Jane Marks symbol of Kabbalah.
Jill Loebel Esther Zack The Torah envisions it
Beverly Nathan Ted Kort as a tree in the
Margie Rahilly Stephen Gerst Garden of Eden, a
Linda Ribnik flow system of roots
Beth Sennett Yahrzeit Notices and leaves that draws
Lisa Trotta Cynthia Marcus water from the earth
and air from the sky
Would you like to volunteer at some point in the future? (Genesis 2:9). In
We’d love to have you! Email [email protected], and we’ll Kabbalah, however, it
add you to our volunteer email list for upcoming opportunities. becomes a symbol of
the flow system at the
core of every being, a
diagram of the inner
structure of life that
resembles the
circulation of a tree.

When I gaze at this
symbol, it comes alive
to me. I see two
spirals of energy
spinning around each
other, similar to DNA.
The first spiral rises up
from Earth. It carries
the active will of God
—the desire for victory and strength. The second spiral
flows down from Heaven. It carries the passive will of God
—the desire for understanding and grace. As these spirals
spin around each other, they intersect repeatedly, and
thereby maintain stability and balance in the world.

Meditating on the Tree of Life gives me hope. I see that
despite our differences, all beings share the same inner
“tree.” We all possess a flow system that draws energy
into and through us. The Torah calls it “the tree of living
forever” (Genesis 3:22). At our core, we are one.

In next month’s Pathfinder, we will design a new mystical
symbol together. Torah Study meets virtually every
Saturday morning at 9:00 am. See eNUZ for Zoom link
and info. Please join us!

Matthew Kozinets

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Springtime Fun at The Solel Preschool

The preschoolers have been enjoying the warm AZ weather with We are happy that we have been able
lots of outdoor activities! to safely re-open our outdoor
playground this spring!
The Solel Preschool always has lots of smiles to
brighten your day!

The classes celebrated Passover in Our Threes and PreK classes are
their rooms this year, with several enjoying their spring caterpillar
making a special matzah pizza treat studies, with each class raising 5
for the holiday! caterpillars into butterflies right in
their rooms!

We would like to thank the following individuals for
volunteering their time at our food drive to benefit Vista
del Camino in Scottsdale: Rae and Frank Rader, Phylis and
Gary Bolno, Bob and Shari Levitan, Mike and Judy Schaffert,
Joan Matlock, and Rabbi Linder, Rabbi Stiel, Todd and
Sander Herzog, along with the other volunteers who stayed
after dropping off food. The Social Action Committee
appreciates your time and dedication in helping the
underserved in our community.

Phylis Bolno, Chairperson

10 May 2021 / Iyar - Sivan 5781

Ben Siamon

Ben Siamon is a Freshman at Arizona State University. He
was born and raised in Arizona with his younger brother,
Sam, his parents Robert and Jackie Siamon and their two
dogs. Ben has been a Temple Solel member his whole life.
His grandfather Mel Engel (z"l) was a past president on the
Temple Solel Board.

Ben’s interests include musical theater, basketball, What is Shavuot?
community service, telling jokes and Hawaiian shirts. His
parents during the pandemic have inspired him. “They On Shavuot, we celebrate the giving of Torah. God brought
were able to keep a positive attitude and make the best of us out of slavery so that we might be given the gift of
the situation we were given,” he says. Torah, which in turn we would share with the world. The
reading for this day includes the Ten Commandments, re-
Ben states, “A big part of being at Solel for me is getting to enacting this climactic moment in Jewish history and
know people that are members and a lot of people establishing the covenantal relationship between God and
became like a second family to me.” Ben has been the Jewish people. It is traditional for the Book of Ruth to
involved with TSTY (Temple Solel Temple Youth) during be read on Shavuot. The story of Ruth takes place during
High School. One of the last things he remembers doing the harvest, which reminds us that Shavuot is also a
was the senior lock-in at Temple Solel before the Festival, when our ancestors brought the first fruits of the
pandemic. “I’ve noticed much more involvement from harvest to the Temple. Ruth, by converting to Judaism,
younger people in the youth group so I think it’s definitely reminds us that each of us makes the choice to accept
looked at as up and coming,” he states. Ben has also been Torah into our lives. The reading of Ruth has served to
involved by helping at the Bistro on Sundays. He is proud elevate the status of converts (Jews-by-Choice) in Reform
to be a Temple Solel member because of the mitzvah work Judaism. Visit https://reformjudaism.org/torah/portion/
through Mitzvah Day at Solel. “It inspired me to continue shavuot for more information about this holiday.
doing mitzvah work and becoming the Social Action Vice
President of NFTY-SW and now doing a social justice
cohort at ASU Hillel.”

He volunteers by “cleaning up on Tempe Beach Park and
organizing a community service event with therapy dogs
right now.”

He is motivated by “having a light at the end of the tunnel
and at some point if you put in the hard work that you’ll
reach it.” His future goal is to continue working in the
Jewish community and hopefully do marketing for a sports
team.

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Temple Solel Endowment Foundation

Securing Our Future | Month & Year

In Sickness and In Health

We all remember this line from our wedding vows, such a  This issue of offset provides a good segue into
joyous occasion. We said the words but did we really personal disability insurance. It is best earlier in one’s
prepare for sickness of our bashert only to become a career to have some personal disability insurance in
caregiver by necessity? Have provisions been made to place well before starting a new position. Typically, the
mitigate this risk? employer does not have the right of offset.

Solel Foundation articles to date have focused on current  Social Security must be applied for and meet the
and legacy gifts, both of which are always welcome and agencies myriad coverage requirement. Use of an
appreciated. This article intends to cover another attorney practicing in this area is prudent and the costs
important aspect of estate planning on how to best are regulated by Social Security administration and
prepare for long term illness and navigate those stormy very reasonable.
waters. I offer these ideas based on my personal
background dealing with a life threatening disease and my  Note: Except for Social Security benefits, most
experience in wealth management on how to mitigate disability insurance stop at an individual’s Social
some of these issues. Security Retirement age.

Disability strikes a family financially, physically and Physical & Emotional:
emotionally. Tools available to help with these issues
include:  Medicare kicks into gear typically two years after
disability is established. No age 65 requirement
Financial: applies.

Disability Insurance. Primarily disability insurance comes in  Long Term Care Insurance can help cover daily needs.
two packages, employer provided or privately owned: These policies started off as separate policies but now
are primarily an addition to a life insurance policy.
 Employer provided disability insurance is a typical Most long term care policies pay benefits for home
benefit provided by medium to large businesses. care and assisted living facilities easing the burden on
Proceeds from this type of insurance are taxable. spousal caregivers.
Some employers offer additional coverage paid
directly by the employee which would not be taxable. Employing one or more of these techniques can greatly
Make sure to elect for extra coverage during benefits help a family in their most vulnerable and unpredictable
enrollment period. It should be noted that Employers time in their lives and should be included in any estate
typically have a right of setoff meaning that Social plan. Please note that the techniques mentioned herein
Security Benefits or benefits from a personal policy are general in nature and that the Foundation Board urges
purchased during the term of employment will be congregants to seek specific advice from their trusted
offset (reduce) employer’s benefits. advisors.

Nelson Lerner

Board Member, Temple Solel Endowment Foundation

COVID Impact on Upcoming Events: So Your Child Turns 11

Please remember that all of our events are This Month?
subject to change/possible cancellation due to
COVID infection rates. Temple Solel takes COVID- If you haven’t requested a bar or bat
19 precautions and protections very seriously and mitzvah date yet and your child is turning
our teams continue to meet as benchmarks and
research change and adapt over time. We 11 this month, visit our website and fill
appreciate your patience and flexibility! out a Temple Solel Bar/Bat Mitzvah Date

Request Form to get the process
started. Fillable PDF forms are available

for download on our website:
templesolel.org/forms. Completed forms

may be emailed to Jelena Santiago at
[email protected].

12 May 2021 / Iyar - Sivan 5781

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

Annual Campaign  In honor of Jacquelyn’s  In memory of Robert I Schubert
 Prayer for the health of my son, marriage to Michael Gordon Schubert
Sy and Harriet Achtman
Andrei Sayapin  In memory of Rose Rudberg and
Yuri Sayapin and  In memory of Sylvia Max Michael Brillman
Ludmila Brigadier Alan and Judy Max Carol Brillman

 In memory of Bernard Madorin  In memory of Ruth Galst  In memory of Judith Sachs
Joyce Madorin Bob and Marilyn Teper Raymond Sachs

Cantorial Soloist Todd Herzog's  In memory of Anna Kieval and  In memory of Julian Galst
William Lipman Robert and Marilyn Teper
Discretionary Fund Bonnie Levitt
 In memory of Bea Dickstein  In memory of Louis Shumaker
 In memory of Dean and Sam and Joan Weissman
Judy Seplow Shari Lewis
Cyndi Leigh Applebaum  In memory of Donald Goldstein
Caring Community Fund Sandy and Deena Goldstein
 In memory of Joseph Braun  In memory of Gertrude Marcus
Cynthia Marcus  In memory of Marvin Grossman,
Bob Cohen and Jenice Furstman and
Dottie Braun‑Cohen  In memory of Jack Bloom Shirley Bloom
 In memory of Nettie Lavine Dottie Vinegar Saramae Teich
Marilyn Carson
 In memory of Harold Levitan,  In memory of Robert Shellow  In memory of Shirley Bloom
father of Bob Levitan Fran Garner Saramae Teich
Robert and Shari Levitan
 In memory of Andrew Schauer  In memory of Laura Anne Phillips,
Edward and Celia Linder Interfaith Francine Schauer Aaron Phillips and Edith Phillips
Stuart Phillips
Bridge-building Fund  In memory of Brent David
 Thank you Rabbi Linder Hershinow, Claire Goldt and Jim Waxenberg Youth Fund
Lillian Roller  A donation was made by
Frank and Becky Weinberg Greta Lee
Karen Leff
Endowment Fund  In memory of Nathan Wechter
 A donation was by Ira and Myrna Wechter Kehilah Liberec Fund
 A donation was made by
Dennis and Alyce Helfman  In memory of Lawrence J. Marks
 In honor of Peter Pishko Jane Marks, Risa Jacobson, Bob and Shari Levitan
 In memory of James and Dara Marks‑Marino Jane Marks
Janet Kraus
Sarah Harris  In memory of JJ, Larry, Milton, Judy Sirkis
 In memory of Stuart Harris Esther and Harry Lipsman, Ruth Saramae Teich
and Hyman Bricker The Kirsch Family
Len and Ellie Harris Jeff and Jeri Lipsman Tobee Waxenberg
 In memory of Sylvia Forstadt and  Because this is awesome
 In memory of my father, Steve and Lisa Banen
Barbara Altshuler Eric Sachs
Dick and Fran Lamden Karen Kanefsky Rabbi Linder's Discretionary Fund
 A donation was made by
General Fund  In memory of Charlotte Chassin
 A donation was made by and Norman Chassin Allison Zall
Marvin and Barbara Chassin  Thank you for a wonderful Seder
Michael and Judy Schaffert
Ms. Laura Kuster  In memory of Cheryl Lernor Howard and Judith Rosen
 In memory of Marvin Hatfield, Matt and Patty Lernor  In gratitude of the beautiful
Carolyn Becker, Rosalyn Bloom
 Mazel Tov to Paul and  In memory of Kennith Lambeck service you did to honor my
Nene Schaffert Maxine Henig husband, Tim
Pete and Mary Ann Bloom
 In memory of Joan Glazier Rosalie Avery
Michael Glazier and Jody Brown

 In memory of David Schaffert
Mike and Judy Schaffert

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Contributions (Cont’d)

 Thank you for your involvement Rabbi Stiel’s Discretionary Fund  In honor of Jan Carp
and participation in the Intro to  Thank you for organizing Mat Kozinets
Judaism course
Steve Cohen and leading the Intro to  In memory of Edith Galpern
Judaism course Lesley Lustgarten
 Thank you for being a warm
support at a very difficult time Steve Cohen Sponsor a Stream
Steven and Susan Charney  In honor of your leadership, Temple Events Fund
 In very loving memory of our
 Thank you, Rabbi Linder creativity and enthusiasm in
Spencer, Maura and putting together the husband and father, Boaz Lerer
Maxwell Scharff Women’s Seder Joanne, Talia and Coby Lerer

 In memory of Robert Hertzenberg Sy and Harriet Achtman  A donation was made by
Dick Harte  In memory of Doris Kennedy Richard Epstein and
Judy Ackerman
 In memory of Fannie Binn Jan Carp
Eleanor Krumholz  In memory of Bruce Berg Donations received after
March 31, 2021 will be printed
 In memory of Mr. Boaz Lerer Madelaine Berg in the next issue of the Pathfinder.
Joanne, Talia and Coby Lerer  In memory of my father,

 In memory of Louis Wall Abraham Berk
Leon and Lucy Wall Cynthia Marcus

 In memory of Lorraine Bernheim Social Action Family Promise Fund
Lois Sayrs  In honor of Myra Baum

Mat Kozinets

Moving? We Need to Know…

If you’re moving or have just recently moved, please take Please inform the Temple Solel office when
a moment to notify the temple office so that we may a family member or friend is in the hospital.
update our records. This would include any change of
email or contact phone information. Please email Too often we find out about
[email protected] or call 480.991.7414. Thanks! illnesses, crises and hospitalizations
long after they occur. This is a
Discretionary Fund missed opportunity for visits
Contributions from the rabbi and calls from
the Caring Community as well
Temple Solel thanks everyone for their continued as other assistance offered by
generosity and support of our clergy staff through the temple. We need your help
contributions made to their individual discretionary in order to offer ours.
fund accounts. To avoid any confusion, we ask that you
be sure to include the intended rabbi’s full name in the If you’d like to let us know about a member
memo portion of your check and/or on any that is ill, has a surgery date coming up, or
correspondence that accompanies your contribution. is experiencing any other health-related
issue that the rabbis should know about,
Thank you! please call the temple office at
480.991.7414, ext. 126 or email Jelena at
[email protected].

14 May 2021 / Iyar - Sivan 5781

Yahrzeits

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

Maurice Adleman May 7, 2021 Jack Linhart Benjamin Ackerman May 21, 2021 Jacob Reibel
Lewis Avren Ben Miller Ruth Alexander Jamie Sax
Michael Barnett Fran Goldstein Gladys Nomkin Eva Applebaum Milton Graff Andrew Schwartz
Hankah Berkovics Michel Guillais-Auray Irv Obstgarden Henry Aptroot Anne Greenberg Larry Schwartz
Emma Gurstell Edith Jacobson
Janine Boninger Frieda Jozoff Jacob Robbins, MD Elbert Bollyn Max Jacobson Alex Stern
Bill Carter Harold Kane George Rudinger Edith Carter Mary Klein Janet Strauss
Edith Cohen Sheldon Kaplan Blake Shapiro Allan Cashdan Samuel Kris William Suckle
Iris Cohen Charles Kaplan Vizma Shaw Alan Feldberg Bertha Krumholz Solomon Turk
Minna Dickman Adele Kauff Sid Siegel Judy Frank Boris Lifshotz Donna Udelman
Pierre Flood Abe Kelman Sidney Siegel Sidney Friedlander Gerty Meltzer Min Waber
Helen Friedman Charles Kranzberg Samuel Wasser Steven Friedman Rivah Meyers Howard Waxenberg
Clifford Leopold Jose Placencia Sr.
Max Gazer Murray S. Levine Ruth Weinstock Eugene Glicksman Robert Posner Josephine Winkelman
Isadore Givant Nettie Lifshotz Robert Wilf Larry Goldberg Donald Raskin
Simon L. Goldstein

May 14, 2021 May 28, 2021

Anita Abrams Harvey Flader Leanne Rabin Jean Boland Marian Kaufman Richard Pratt
Mildred Alexander Katherine Forman Helen Raker Edis Cherin Dave Kazen Theodore J. Prowda, MD
Ann Benderoff Iza Gavartin Lillian Razansky William Dobbs Russel Krusky Laura Rothschild
Abraham Birnbaum Gertrud Glahs Evelyn Renner Leon Fessler Fred Ligerman Rose Schwartz
Esther Gurovitsch
Samuel Bolno Laurie Hennicker Anne Rosenbaum Robert Fillman Larissa Lippe Melvin Segal
Beatrice Brace Libby Koplin Kathryn Rubin Ethel Friedman Milton Meltzer Claire Shindel
Malvina Braciejowski Sally Libman Allan Sachs Benjamin Friefield Russell Millman Elana Singer
Frank Budd Irving Lober Samuel Schafer Seymour Goeld Morris Moss Hal Slans
Fanny Cohen Simeon Max Marcus Schiller Max Goldman Marie Murray Henry Slater
William Dees Adrienne Milder Joseph Smolens Judith Harte Tsylia Paykin Sarah Smulyan
Sarah Denmark Gary Mozenter Paul Weiss Jacob Kaufman Carl Pindler Elana Joy Steinberg
Ellen Oland
Tom Edwards Sarah Zitomer
David Erlich Miriam Zyttenfeld

Condolences

We Mourn the Loss of:

 Larry Pass, husband of Joannie Pass, father of
Audrey and Sheryl Pass



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Gift Shop News

Our Gift Shop is one of the best-kept Published by and for the members of Temple Solel
May 2021
secrets in the valley. Come and see what
we have toPolefafesre—niotetemtshcahtadnugee with the Rabbi John A. Linder [email protected] x.122 Rabbi
Jewish holitdoaCysovaindd-1s9e,atshoensG.ift Rabbi Debbie Stiel [email protected] x.131 Rabbi
Todd Herzog [email protected] x.136 Cantorial Soloist
We have BaSrhaonpdisBcaltoMseidtz.vSathaypresents, Rabbi Maynard W. Bell Rabbi Emeritus

amazing taltluitnoet dfrotomeINsrUaZelaantddifferent Executive Committee & Trustees
price points, anodurmwuechbsmitoe,re.
Doreen Feldberg .................................................................................................... President
Don’t forgwetwbwab.tyemgifptlse,swoeledld.oinrg presents Rae Rader................................................................Executive Vice President - Social Action
Stephen Slogoff.............................................................................Vice President - Accounts
and even afboeraduettifauillsmoenzwzuhzeanh. We also Larry Fink ................................................................. Vice President - Trustee Development
have jaenwdelloryvtehtoleymGhoiefstettSehysoos upgriwfetsivl.lery want and Lauren Brown.............................................................................. Vice President - Education
need Larry Cohen...............................................................Vice President - Facilities and Security
reopen for business. Brian Weinberger.........................................................Vice President - Legal and Contracts
The Gift Shop is open several times during Bobbi Moss ............................................................................................................ Secretary
Phil Hawkes............................................................................................................Treasurer
the week. PleaseTchaallntkhse! temple office at

480.991.7414 before you stop in so that Madelaine Berg Lisa Lerner TSTY Co-presidents:
Bettina Chow Robert Lipson Ariel Eisen
we may be able to assist you. Eve Danoff Eric Mininberg Drew Kolber
Judy Gold Howard Rosen

Return Policy Administrative Staff

The temple will cheerfully accept any Peter Pishko [email protected] x.124 Executive Director
returns for store credit only. Jacquelyn Johnson Engagement Specialist
Thank You! Tobee Waxenberg [email protected] x.128 Director of Raker Rel. School
Elis Legler Raker Religious School Coord.
Torah Portions/Candle Lighting Times Noni Clark [email protected] x.123
Joan Giannini Controller
May 7 / B’har-B’chukotai / Lev. 25:1-27:34 / 6:58pm Jelena Santiago [email protected] x.121 Office Manager
May 14 / B’midbar / Numbers 1:1-4:20 / 7:03pm Mary Ann Bloom Executive Assistant
May 21 / Naso/ Numbers 4:21-7:89 / 7:08pm Sonya Placencia [email protected] x.125 Director of Early Childhood Ed.
May 28 / B’haalot’cha / Numbers 8:1-12:16 / 7:13pm Kathleen Manahan Preschool Billing & Office Asst.
Alberto Mena [email protected] x.127 Education Assistant
Vojo Stanisic Facility Manager
[email protected] x.126
Custodian
[email protected] x.162

[email protected] x.135

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