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Chai Lights
Vol. 44 No. 10 Kislev/Tevet/Shevat 5778 December 2017/January 2018

Temple Chai Annual Gala

Celebrating 15 Years with
Rabbi Mari Chernow

Saturday, January 27
6:00 pm

Embassy Suites
Scottsdale Resort

Gala Golf

9-Hole, 2-person Scramble

Sponsored by Marlene and Lanny Lahr

Sunday, January 28
Tee off at 2:00 pm
Silverado Golf Club

Scottsdale

Worship With Us

Rabbi Mari Chernow Cantor Ross Wolman Rabbi Bonnie Koppell

Plan to Join Us! First Friday of the Month
Friday - Nosh Saturday AM! Tot Shabbat
5:30 pm See Echai or Website for 5:00 pm

Friday - Kabbalat Shabbat Schedule
6:15 pm
Shabbat Service Schedule

Friday, December 29 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, January 19 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat
Friday, January 5 - 5:00 pm, Tot Shabbat Friday, January 26 - 6:15 pm, Shabbat Shirah
Friday, January 5 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat Saturday, January 27 - 10:30 am, Shabbat AM!
Friday, January 12 - 6:15 pm, TCTY/L’Taken Shabbat

Next Tot Shabbat is Friday, January 5 Kabbalat Shabbat is every Friday at 6:15 unless otherwise noted

Senior Staff

Joe Miller, Excutive Director Ariela Ben-Dor, Principal of Hebrew Studies/Teacher Relations
Mary Passell, Director, Early Childhood Center Erin Wynn, Director of Youth and Family Programming
Amanda Campbell, Principal of Administration/Curriculum

Board of Directors

Helen Holden, President..............................................hholden@spencerfane.com Anita Eisenhart, VP at Large..........................................................anitaeisdo@aol.com
Janice Dinner, VP Administration..............janice.dinner@bannerhealth.com Jessica Yanow, VP at Large................................................................jessica@yanow.net
Mark Feldman, VP Finance...............................................mark.feldman@yahoo.com
Barry Kipnis, VP at Large.........................................................barrykipnis1@gmail.com Debbie Blyn, Immediate Past President

Greg Cohen Steve Haas Brett Kurland Rich Rose Bruce Selin Carole Zeichick
Judi Glass Jeff Kravetz Kim Leight Eric Rosenberg Robyn Young

Temple Chai Board of Directors

Are you ac ve in temple life? Do you have a demonstrated passion and love for Temple Chai?
Are you interested in possibly serving in the future on the Board of Directors?

If so, please contact Ginny Keller, Chair of the Leadership Development Commi ee, at vmkmc@cox.net.

Temple Chai

4645 E. Marilyn Road Phoenix, AZ 85032 Tel: 602-971-1234 Fax: 602-971-5909 www.templechai.com

Temple Chai Inspires and Ignites Robust Jewish Life

Chai Lights is published by Temple Chai. For information or with questions, contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234.
Temple Chai is affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

For up-to-date informa on about events, classes or programs, please visit our website at
www.templechai.com or contact the temple office at 602-971-1234

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Board of Directors

Dear Fellow Congregants,
A beau ful problem has arisen over the last few weeks at Temple Chai. As you know, our annual Gala, where we will
celebrate 15 years with our beloved senior rabbi, Mari Chernow, is scheduled for January 27th. Led by Gala co-chairs
Debbie and Gary Blyn, our commi ee began working with sponsors and table captains this summer. Our community
has responded with overwhelming support, and we have come to realize that, we will not be able to accommodate the
expected a endance in our social hall.

We most certainly do not want to turn anyone away from this wonderful and important event. Therefore, we have
moved our Gala offsite to the Embassy Suites Sco sdale Resort on Sco sdale and Chapparal. Please know that, because
of our arrangements with the resort, our costs to put on this event DO NOT increase over what we would have spent at
the temple. This is our most important fundraising event of the year, and it will be an incredible opportunity to celebrate
our rabbi, have lots of fun, and raise money to support the great work of our synagogue.

Our Gala is an integral part of our annual calendar. It is not merely a way to support the opera ons of the Temple
financially – it is a fabulous evening, with a fes ve atmosphere and an awesome band. Jerry and I, like many of you,
love dancing into the night to the New Groove with our Temple Chai community. I hope you will join us this year for this
wonderful night of celebra on!

L’shalom,

Helen Holden

Temple President

TEMPLE CHAI LEGACY SOCIETY

As part of our legacy giving efforts, we have formed the Temple Chai Legacy Society. We are grateful to those who have
chosen to include Temple Chai in their planned giving, and look forward to thanking and honoring this important group

with special events each year.

Anonymous (2) Diana and Mark Feldman Nora and Steve Perlmu er
Daron Barness Lory and Ron Fischler Esther and Don Schon
Teri Berman Marlyne Freedman Bruce Selin
Diane and Frank Blake Judi Glass Mayor Shanken and
Debbie and Gary Blyn Sandi and Paul Goldstein
Cindy and Adam Brooks Stephen Haas Sharon Lewis
Mari Chernow and Helen and Jerry Holden Sheryl and Joel Sherman
Amy and Alan Isaacson Nona and Mickey Siegel
Kara Thieleman Carol and Norman Janoff Laural and Arnie Sigel
Andrea and Greg Cohen Lisa Kaiser Barbara and Barre Silver
Francine Coles Ginny Keller Beryl and Errol Sweet
Janice and Dean Dinner Marty Keller Merle and Arnie Weiner
Diane and John Eckstein Randi and Barry Kipnis Gary Weiss and Debbie Berkowitz
Flo and Paul Eckstein Karen and Ken Kravitz Robyn Young
Anita Eisenhart Carol and Joe Newman Carole and Alan Zeichick
Ellen and Lee Eisinberg Marilyn and Joel Zolondek

For informa on, please contact our Legacy Team
Frank Blake 602-505-9373 Barry Kipnis 847-736-5994 Sharon Lewis 602-386-6332 Carole Zeichick 650-888-6828

Joe Miller, Execu ve Director at 602-971-1234 or jmiller@templechai.com

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2017-18 Annual Giving

Watch the List Grow! Join the List! Please be a part of this important effort!

Chai Giving and our Rabbi's Circle are a critical part of funding the synagogue's annual budgeted
operations. We ask for the participation of the entire community - each to the best of their ability.

For those who have already given...
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Rabbi’s Circle

Francine Coles Platinum Level Ruth Klein
Mona Crandell Merrill Stromer
John and Diane Eckstein Anita Eisenhart
Paul and Flo Eckstein Mark and Diana Feldman Lanny and Marlene Lahr
Stephen Haas
Adam and Cindy Brooks Jerry and Helen Holden

Gold Level

Lee and Ellen Eisinberg

Michael Chasin Silver Level Don and Esther Schon
Stephen and Barbara Finberg Robyn Young
Neil and Peggy Hiller Ron Paler and Michael Loya Scott and Andi Weiss
Julie Johns Richard Peitzmeier and
Michael and Arlene Lanes
Lori Nisson
Jon and Pam Ruzi
Robert and Penny Sarver

Bronze Level

Anonymous (2) Jeff and Cindy Kleiman Alisa Rosenberg
Frank and Diane Blake Jeff and Sandy Kravetz Eric Rosenberg
Gary and Debbie Blyn Ken and Karen Kravitz Bruce Selin and
Tammy Caputi Charlie and Kim Leight
Greg and Andrea Cohen Jonathan and Laurie Leighton Joanne Schlesinger
Beth Crandell Howard and Lisa Luber Mayor Shanken and Sharon Lewis
Dean and Janice Dinner Edward Marks Craig and Hope Sherman
Alan English and Beth Cohn David and Barbara Mayl Mickey and Nona Siegel
Lori Fentem David and Deborah Mendelson Gary and Betsy Silber
Burt Feuerstein and Janet Shalwitz Adam and Lori Miller David Smigel
Ron and Lory Fischler Barb Newman John and Phyllis Smiley
Marc and Bonnie Gottlieb Joel and Janet O’Desky Jay Spiegel and
Stephen and Marla Greenberg Dan and Allison Oseran
Louis and Kathy Hoffman Syd and Rhona Ozer Benee Hilton Spiegel
Alan and Amy Isaacson Michael and Melanie Palance Michael and Marilyn Starrett
Lenny Katzenstein Sue Prouty Errol and Beryl Sweet
Marty and Wendy Kaye Richard Reinkall and Hope Weiss Ben and Bonnie Vatz
Ginny Keller Seymour and Sandy Rife Paul and Cindy Weiser
Marty Keller Elliot and Tammy Rosen Gary Weiss and Debbie Berkowitz
Barry and Randi Kipnis Esther Rosen Stephen and Jeanne Winograd
Alan and Carole Zeichick

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2017-18 Annual Giving, Cont’d

Anonymous (4) Chai Giving Jetta Melnick
Bernice Antonos Joe Miller and Martha Kimes
Charlotte Bernstein Jerome and Anita Gutkin Barbara Newman
Steve Haas Joe and Carol Newman
Borenstein/Tucker Family Charles and Hedda Hirsch Matthew Newman and Kay Sloves
Bennett and Michell Brown Julie Horewitch Joyce Opria
Lori Bruggeman Debbie Jacobs Sue Prouty
Dan and Hillary Burns Norm and Carol Janoff John and Jennifer Rawicz
Rabbi Mari Chernow and Warren and Myra Judd Essie Rogoff
Vic and Cori Rosen
Kara Thieleman Dale Kalika Chet and Paula Ross
Dan and Teri Cohen Richard and Franne Kaplan Irwin and Linda Sandler
Denise Coyle David and Beth Katz Jay and Adi Schaeffer
Beth Crandell Ed and Joyce Katz Clifford and Nancy Sherr
Marilyn Crantz Maury and Julie Kessler Arthur and Eileen Shiff
Meyer and Cindy Dembowski Shirley Kingsbaker Cecile Shtabsky
Joel and Ashley Dembowski Barry and Randi Kipnis
Nina Dimitrova Jeff and Wendy Klein Arnie and Laural Sigel
Louis and Hope Dolcetti David and Laurie Kline Barrett and Barbara Silver
Rob and Diana Kogan Rowena Simberg
Michael and Marcy Dulberg Rabbi Bonnie Koppell and Eric and Hope Slepian
Larry and Sherri Ettkin Paul and Pauline Staman
Evelyn Feibusch Ron Kushner Laurie Steen
Sherle Flaggman Leonard and Marjorie Sussman
Davvid Flax and Sandra Kane Bill and Alice Krauss Sergio and Joanne Szpaizman
Jeff and Lenore Kulliver Mark and Stephanie Toughill
Dan and Sandy Flayton Ellen LaBelle Arnie and Merle Weiner
Ross Foner David Lanes and Jamie Mishel Bernard and Libby Weiner
Michael and Iris Fox Betsy Leonard Cantor Ross and Malka Wolman
Judi Glass Ken and Jill Leshin Josh and Jessica Yamow
Shirley Glickman Joseph and Sarah Levine Terry and Madelon Yarows
Nathan and Susan Goldberg Mary Levine
Gerald and Sandra Levy Robyn Young
Judi Goldfader Harry and Barbara Lewis Robin Zudekoff
Paul and Sandi Goldstein
Maurice and Wendy Gralnek Scott and Audrey Lewis
Ben and Selma Gutkin Abe Lijek and Ilene Singer
Alan and Judi Max

Thank You! Thank You!

We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the members of our Temple Chai community for

their generous contributions to Temple Chai’s 2017-18 Annual Giving

We have attempted to include everyone who has generously donated and we apologize in advance if we have missed anyone.
If we have missed you, please let us know so that your name will appear on this list next month.

As of 12/19/17

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Dec./Jan. B’nai Mitzvah Adult Community
Women’s
December 2
Vayishlach Programming
10:30 am
Naomi Markowitz, daughter of Women of Temple Chai
Seth Markowitz and Lori Kahn WOMEN’S RETREAT
JANUARY 19 -21
January 6
Shemot SPIRIT OF THE DESERT LUTHERAN RETREAT CENTER
10:30 am
Marissa Hurd, daughter of SAVE THE DATE!
Jus n Hurd and Beth Hurd BOOK REVIEW

January 13 TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
Vaera 7:00 PM, TEMPLE CHAI
10:30 am
Brianna Young, daughter of For more informa on about Bat Chai events, contact
Robyn Young Joan Neer at jneer@templechai.com

Has your Child Turned 11? Men’s
Programming
It’s time to set a
Bar/Bat Mitzvah date! Men’s Ret eat
Contact Joan Neer at 602-971-1234 or
jneer@templechai.com for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah date. Febr ar 2 - 4
Spirit in the Deser Lutheran Ret eat Center
Do You Need a Place Save the Date!
to Celebrate Your Simcha? 1S1w,e9a:3th0eaamr ’s- Br nch
Feb. Temple chai
We have beautiful ballrooms and a courtyard at
Temple Chai that can accommodate up to 300 Contact Cantor Wolman for details at
cantor olman@templechai.com
guests with or without a dance floor.
Senior
Programming

To reserve space for a Kiddush Brunch/ Special Guest - Cantor Emerita Sharona Feller
Luncheon or Party,
Thursday, January 18
contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234 or 12:00 pm - Lunch and Program
sabrams@templechai.com
Save the Date!
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Special Guest - Dan Kurek
For more informa on about Dor L’Dor events, contact
Sheana Abrams at sabrams@templechai.com

Shalom Center Programs Adult Education

Caring for Our Loved Ones: A Jewish Support and Torah Study
Resource Group for Families and Caregivers Sunday mornings
Monday, Jan. 8 and 22
7:00 - 8:30 pm, House (when Religious School is in session)
9:15 - 10:15 am
Healing Handiwork
Sunday, Jan. 14 Adult B’nai Mitzvah
1:00 - 4:00 pm, House
Contact: Nona at nona.siegel@gmail.com Never had a Bar/Bat Mitzvah at age 13? It’s never too late
to explore the Shabbat morning service, meet new friends,
Hope for Today
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 learn to read Hebrew and read from the Torah.
3:30 - 4:30 pm, House
Spiritual program of recovery for those who suffer from This 18-month class will culminate with a joyous B’nai
the debilita ng effects of chronic pain and chronic illness, Mitzvah celebration on March 23, 2019.
based on the Twelve Steps of AA.
Contact: cpa-az@cox.net. Wednesday Evenings - 6:30 - 8:15 pm
beginning January 17
JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and
their Friends and Family Taught by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell and Temple Chai clergy
Wednesday, Jan. 3 and 17
7:30 pm, Ina Levine Jewish Community Center, 2nd floor Intro to Judaism
Conference Room. Contact: jacsarizona@gmail.com
Intro to Judaism registration is now live at
Kni ng with Kavannah www.reformjudaism.org/learning/intro-judaism/
Tuesday, Dec. 26 and Jan. 23
11:00 am, Small Sanctuary introduction-judaism-arizona

Living Through Loss For the next series of classes, please contact the URJ
Monday, Jan. 8 and 22
4:30 – 6:00 pm, Small Sanctuary Introduction to Mindfulness

People of the Book Group If you are wondering how “mindfulness” creates resilience
Thursday, Jan. 18 and changes our relationship with stress and illness, this
2:00 – 3:30 pm, House course is for you. The instructor, Genevieve Tregor, MS,
Join us to discuss by . has been practicing mindfulness meditation since 2008.
RSVP to the Shalom Center.
Register online - www.solutionmindfulness.com.
For informa on on any of the above programs, please contact
Marci Beliak at 602-971-1234 or mbeliak@templechai.com This 6-week class will meet
Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm

beginning on January 18

For more informa on about dates and registra on, contact
Joan Neer at 602-971-1234, ext 291 or jneer@templechai.com

For more informa on about upcoming Valley Beit Midrash Classes/Events, visit their website at valleybeitmidrash.org
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Todah Rabah

Temple Chai Funds Beatrice Rothberg Maurice Weinstein
Cynthia and Meir Dembowski Shirley Glickman
General Fund
In Apprecia on of Jay Rothenberg Rabbi Koppell’s Discre onary
Dor L’Dor Wendy and Mar n Kaye In Apprecia on of
Rabbi Koppell
Mort and Nancy Lippman Rabbi Chernow’s Discre onary
Natalie Levy In Apprecia on of Len Tamsky and Barb Honiberg
Rabbi Chernow for Camp Newman Ron Paler and Michael Loya
Debbie and Gary Blyn Havdallah In Memory of
Joe Miller Harry Herlich
Lori and Allie Bruggeman Faye and Syd Sandys
Jeanne and Stephen Winograd Rabbi Chernow for Violet’s Baby Naming Werner Krebs
Wise Aging Class Stephanie Li man
The Ericksons Judi and Alan Max
Nathan and Ilene Friedland Rabbi Chernow for officia ng at Ean and Lana Nassan
Stephen Haas Erin’s Wedding Myra Baum
In Honor of Belle Shulkin and Della Stearns
The Marriage of Joyce and Ed Katz’s son Barbara and Bruce Goldberg Audrey Shulkin
Jeffrey Rabbi Chernow for Leo’s Baby Naming Cantor Wolman’s Discre onary
Kavanah Chavurah In Apprecia on of
The Marriage of Lenny and Suzanne Barbara and Bruce Goldberg Cantor Wolman
Katzenstein Rabbi Chernow for leading Kever Avot Lori and Allie Bruggeman
Kavanah Chavurah Len Tamsky and Barb Honiberg
Randi and Barry Kipnis Mt. Sinai Cemetery In Memory of
Rabbi Mari and Kara’s 2nd Parent Rabbi Chernow for meaningful Yom Kippur Larry Bushkin
Adop ons Barbara and Harry Lewis
Jamie Bales Liz and Eran Vaisben Maurice Levy
Wayne Peterson’s 70th Birthday Rabbi Chernow Nona and Mickey Siegel
Laurie and Dennis Checkoway Cantor Emerita Feller
Joyce and Ed Katz Len Tamsky and Barbara Honiberg In Memory of
In Memory of Suzanne and Lenny Katzenstein Max Friedenberg
Seymour Cohen Ellen LaBelle Marilyn Crantz
Ellen and Peter Fradin Temple Chai Maurice Levy
Herman Greenbaum and Miriam Gail and Ira Schneider Teri Berman
Greenbaum In Honor of Shel Pierson
Willa and Mar n Laderman The Marriage of Suzanne and Lenny Thelma Feller
Mar n Kalus Katzenstein Adult Educa on
Eva and Alan Cropp Helen and Richard Brandt In Apprecia on of
Sue Kwasman Rose and Norman Levine Wise Aging Class
Judy and Dr. Nathan Laufer Susan Miller Allen and Marci Bachrad
Lisa and Howard Luber Marilyn and Jerry Olgin Sharon Dunn
Danielle and Tal Masserman Ellie and Bill Pendleton In Memory of
Ada Levin Arlen and Mort Scult Lana Nassan
Stephanie and Curt Casey Rabbi Mari and Kara’s 2nd Parent Adop on Marlene and Joel Benjamin
Fotokim Ron Paler and Michael Loya Laural and Arnie Sigel
Jeff Eisner and Sco Gersh Richard Reinkall’s Birthday Shel Pierson
Doris Hecht Debbie and Jack Waitkus Teri Berman
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Hendricks In Memory of Center for Tzedakah and Social Jus ce
Renee Kreisworth Fanny Borowitz In Honor of
Debbie Levy Alan Molk and Laura Bramnick Bre Katz’s Bar Mitzvah
Susan Mango Florence Epstein and Dr. Herb Miller Hope and Eric Slepian
Pamela and Mark Mischel Susan Miller In Memory of
Norman and Eilene Raiden Sue Kwasman Anna Arnold
Dorothy B. Rose Ross Foner and Lori Bruggeman Saraly Whitefield
Rona and Bob Rosenthal Susan Miller Clare Dulberg
Lois Tatelman Deborah and Barry Wiss Marcy and Michael Dulberg
Charlo e S. Yeh, M.D. Ada Levin Pearl Gluck and Belle Staman
Maurice Levy Myra Baum Pauline and Paul Staman
Ellen and Lee Eisinberg Debbie and Jack Waitkus Daniel Slepian
Anne Lo man Elmer Marks Hope and Eric Slepian
Robert Oberstein Ed Marks Deutsch Family Shalom Center
Shel Pierson Lana Nassan In Apprecoa on of
Ingrid and Art Cohen Debbie and Jack Waitkus Marci Beliak
Becca and Barry Hornstein Alice Pergament Marsha and Mark Millikan
Sue Rockoff Evelyn Feibusch Len Tamsky and Barbara Honiberg
Sharon Dunn Shel Pierson Mussar Class and the Conversa on Project
Sue Prouty Vicki A. Wallach
Edward Pikkel
Renee and David Wolf
Marlene Wade and Joseph Finberg
Barbara and Stephen Finberg
Sam Weiner, Gary Weiner, Faye Schlossberg
and Marilyn Schlossberg
Merle and Arnie Weiner & Sharon

and Jason Fisher

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Todah Rabah, Cont’d

Sheila and Donald Goldstein Shuman Library
Shari and Ken Stein
Shel Pierson In Memory of
Verna Gohr and Charles Janoff
In Honor of Marci and Bob Beliak Carol and Norm Janoff
Bill Coore’s induc on into the Diane and Frank Blake
Arizona Golf Hall of Fame Joan and Michael Neer Temple Chai Early Childhood Center
In honor of
Natalie and Rick Levy Nona and Mickey Siegel Wayne Peterson’s Birthday
Ron Fischler’s 70th Birthday David Sigel
Laural and Arnie Sigel Marlene and Joel Benjamin
Nona and Mickey Siegel In Memory of
In Memory of Elisa Lanes Healing Series Jeffrey Brody
Iris Goldstein In Honor of
David Lanes witnessing the Ketubah Caryn and Bruce Frank & Family
Sandy and Douglas Jardine Amy Graham
Warner Krebs Signing Lisa Kline
Ben Kramer and Samantha
Judi and Alan Max Vesekis Nona and Mickey Siegel
Sue Kwasman Jill and Jeffrey Sokol
In Memory of Youth Scholarship
Sue Prouty Ada Levin
Lenny LaBelle In Memory of
Gary and Barbara Schenck & Deb Arthur Arnold
Ellen LaBelle and Steve Nordberg
Ada Levin Family Promise Saraly Whitefield

Diane and Frank Blake In Apprecia on of Temple Chai
Myrna Levin Famiy Promise
Cindy and Marshall Clayton Endowment Founda on
Natalie and Rick Levy Denise Coyle
Maurice Levy Irwin and Linda Sandler Lauren Kaye Memorial
Cindy and Paul Weiser In Honor of
Deborah and Barry Wiss Religious School The Birth of our grandson, Nathan
Irving Lukoff In Appricia on of Laurance Ford
Rabbi Mari, Cantor Wolman and Bob
Barbara and Stephen Finberg Westle Ruth and Brooks Hilliard
Lillian Person Kevin and Mindy Hollander & In Memory of
Arlene Bramnick
Jill and Bruce Goldstein Family
Shel Pierson In Memory of Alan Molk and Laura Bramnick
Werner Krebs Shirley Kantor
Natalie and Rick Levy
Joe Rothenberg Diane and Frank Blake Hope and Louis Dolce
Sam and Esther Rosen Israel Morton Kantor
Deborah and Barry Wiss Scholarship
Elliot Schulman In Honor of Hope and Louis Dolce
Lauren Kaye and Edyth Kaye
Barbara and David Mayl
Leon Snits Wendy and Mar n Kaye

Julie and Maury Kessler & Family The Birth of Tmmy and Elliot Rosen’s Ilana M. Solomon Fund for Special
Dorothy and William Wiss Needs Children & Their Families
granddaughter In Memory of
Deborah and Barry Wiss Natalie and Rick Levy
Wishing a Speedy Recovery of In Memory of Miles Stark
Joanne Schlesinger Karen and Richard Stark
Shel Pierson
Diane and Frank Blake Cori and Vic Rosen
Efrem Melnick Fund for Senior Tammy and Elliot Rosen
Educa on
In Memory of Ask me. I’ll tell you…
Ada Levin

Barbara and Joseph Devlin
Arlene and Irving Feldman

By Sandy Rife, Mt. Sinai Cemetery

Temple Chai Why are flowers not used at Jewish funerals?
Shiva Minyan Support Group
The Talmud tells us that in ancient days, flowers and
When a family is in mourning, the presence of the spices were used at the funeral to offset the odor of
community is a source of comfort and strength. the decaying body. Today this is no longer essential.
Others have associated the perfume of flowers and
If you would be interested in joining this very important spices with joy and gaiety, which is not appropriate
part of our community to provide support, or are in
need of support for a Shiva Minyan, please contact: at a time of mourning. Flowers at funerals are
considered a non-Jewish ritual and are strongly
Natalie Levy at mynaƩy@aol.com or Alan Zeichick at discouraged. To honor the deceased, a charitable
alan@zeichick.org or Temple Chai Office at 602-971- contribution to a synagogue, hospital or charity of
the family’s choice is a lasting and meaningful tribute.
1234

We’ll help everyone feel comfortable par cipa ng in

this important mitzvah. For information, call Sandy at 480-363-3854

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Chesed

Coming to the Temple for a The Tree of Life
class or mee ng?
Trees are important to our tradi on. Leaves
Consider bringing “Just 3 Things.” for this tree may be purchased for $180 to
honor a person or a family, to celebrate an
Just 3 Things (J3T) provides food for youth anniversary, friendship, birth, wedding, a
transi oning out of the foster care system. bar/bat mitzvah, or in memory of a loved
The J3T Food Pantry is a program of Jewish Family and one.
Children’s Services, where youth are taught to become
self-sufficient by helping them obtain a GED, find a job and Memorial Plaques
locate an apartment.
A memorial plaque is a wonderful way to honor the
A J3T bin is conveniently located by the doors of the Small memory of a loved one. The cost for a Memorial Plaque
Sanctuary at Temple Chai. is $360 for Temple Chai members and $500 for
non-members.
Please contact Holly Packer at hollyfoxpacker@gmail.com
with any ques ons or for more informa on visit our To purchase a Leaf or Memorial Plaque, contact
website at www.jusƩhreethings.org. Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234 or sabrams@templechai.com.

Tzedakah Box

Clothing, toiletries and household items are always appreciated by Interfaith Coopera ve Ministries (ICM).
Collec on bin is in the temple office.

Thank you all for contribu ng via our Tzedakah Box. Dona ons are used to help congregants in need. Please
consider adding to the Tzedakah Box.

Contact Donna Hodax at dahodax@gmail.com if you have any ques ons or sugges ons for the donated funds.

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Temple Chai Gift Shop