September 2022 Temple Emanu-El Bulletin

September 2022 Elul / Tishri 5783 The monthly bulletin . for Temple Emanu-El ourtemple.org @emanuel.temple (205) 933-8037 Birmingham, Alabama 5783 HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE ROSH HASHANAH YOM KIPPUR Sunday, September 25, 2022 Tuesday, October 4, 2022 7:45 PM 7:45 PM Erev Rosh Hashanah Service Kol Nidre Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary Monday, September 26, 2022 Wednesday, October 5 9:00 AM 9:00 AM Rosh Hashanah Family Service Yom Kippur Family Service Abroms Hall Abroms Hall 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Rosh Hashanah Morning Service Yom Kippur Morning Service Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary 10:00 AM 10:00 AM Learning Activities for Learning Activities for Kindergarten through 5th grade Kindergarten through 5th grade Third Floor at Temple Emanu-El Third Floor at Temple Emanu-El * Registration required * Registration required 3:00 PM 1:30 PM Tashlich Yom Kippur Learning and The Birmingham Zoo Breakout Sessions Sunday, October 2, 2022 Babysitting available for 3:00 PM Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Afternoon Service 12:30 PM Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary Kever Avot — Memorial Service Yom Kippur morning services. Northside Cemetery Register at address below. 4:30 PM Yizkor and Concluding 1:15 PM For more info and to register * Service, and Havdalah Kever Avot — Memorial Service ourtemple.org/hhd5783 Temple Emanu-El Sanctuary Elmwood Cemetery Break-the-Fast Immediately Follows Havdalah Abroms Hall — RSVP required Our Mission: Temple Emanu-El is a welcoming Reform Jewish congregation, engaging members in prayer, study, fellowship, and acts of loving kindness for our congregational family and the community at-large.

2 Our Services Friday, Sept 2 Friday, Sept 9 Friday, Sept 16 Friday, Sept 23 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Erev Shabbat Erev Shabbat Erev Shabbat Erev Shabbat Service Service Service Service with the Bima Band Saturday, Sept 3 Saturday, Sept 10 Saturday, Sept 17 Saturday, Sept 24 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Torah Study Torah Study Torah Study Torah Study 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Shabbat Morning Shabbat Morning Shabbat Morning Shabbat Morning Service Service Service Service Bar Mitzvah 6:00 p.m. Bar Mitzvah Eli Mastin Havdalah Program Ethan Schniper Torah Portion and Yom Kippur Music Parshat Nitzavim Torah Portion 6:00 p.m. Parshat Shoftim Torah Portion S’Lichot Service Deuteronomy Deuteronomy Parshat Ki Teitzei 29:9 – 30:20 Torah Portion 16:18 – 21:9 Deuteronomy Parshat Ki Tavo Haftarah Portion 21:10 – 25:19 Deuteronomy 26:1 – 29:8 Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Haftarah Portion Isaiah 51:12-52:12 Haftarah Portion Haftarah Portion Isaiah 54:1-10 Isaiah 60:1-22 NOTE: The Temple is closed on Monday, September 5th for Labor Day Torah Study Every Wednesday 12 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/661751570 or dial-in at +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 661 751 570 AND Every Saturday 9 a.m. NOW IN PERSON in the Jasper Room at the Temple AND via zoom. https://zoom.us/j/731472885 or dial-in at +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 731 472 885 password: torah USPS Publication Title: Our Temple Statement of Frequency: Address: Organization: IDENTIFICATION Issue Date: September 2022 Published monthly 2100 Highland Avenue South Temple Emanu-El Issue Number: 155 except for June/July issue Birmingham, AL 35205-4002

Around Our Temple 3 Cantor’s Corner On September 9th, the Graftones return to services! The next evening, September 10th, we’ll be holding a havdalah ceremony followed by some Yom Kippur melody learning. Finally, the time has come to welcome 5783! Join us for Erev Rosh HaShanah services on September 25th and in the morning for Rosh HaShanah shacharit! ECnagnetolrCRaonbtobryiaWl Cithtnaeirr, Grafman Legacy Luncheon Come Help Us Prepare for Please join us for a wonderful & inspiring symphonic program: Break The Fast ~ Light Classics ~ Is there anything better than schmoozing with your Temple family while cooking for featuring the Magic City Quartet, Break the Fast? Come find out! an ensemble of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra with selections from Bach, Mozart and Gershwin If you’ve been looking for the perfect Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 11:30 am opportunity to volunteer at Temple, this is it – at the start of the new year. Program in Hess Chapel and luncheon following in Weil Hall in the Collat Congregational Center at Temple Emanu-El Come learn how to make delicious traditional dishes with Sherron Goldstein. A $10 per person donation at the door for lunch is greatly appreciated. Reservations requested — Location: Temple Emanu-El Kitchen please reply to the Endowment Office by Monday, Sept 12th Dates: at [email protected] or (205) 933-8037. • Sunday, Sept 4 10:00 am • Tuesday, Sept 13 10:00 am Hosted by the Board of Directors of the Rabbi Grafman Endowment Fund • Wednesday, Sept 14 10:00 am dedicated in memory of Ruth Engel and Joan Jacobson • Wednesday, Sept 21 at 10:00 am For sign up or questions: Sherron Goldstein [email protected] or (205) 960-0403 Sylvia Wright [email protected] or (205) 613-6963 RSVP for Break The Fast at ourtemple.org/hhd5783 Special thanks to the Sherron and Allan Goldstein Break the Fast Fund of the Rabbi Grafman Endowment Fund

4 Around Our Temple Happy Anniversary Religious School News September Anniversaries from Elizabeth Bloch, MARE Director of Education August has been a month full of activity. We did Charlie & Cheryl Collat, Jr. teacher training on the new curriculum and media Scott & Judy Denson equipment in classrooms. As part of our WOW (Weekend of Welcome) we held a religious school Erik Lizee & Michele Forman open house and fun activities for our kids. On August Michael Getman & Rena Cohen 28 we opened another great school year of learning and growth. There were happy faces all around. Just check out the photos… Sam & Denise Goldstein Ken & Ilene Johnson Get Your Own Copy of our High Holiday Bob & Anita May Prayerbook, Mishkan HaNefesh Jim & Bobbi May Allan & Joan Morris Adopted by our congregation a few years ago, Aaron & Elisa Nelson this exciting and progressive new High Holy David & Christy Nelson Day prayer book was published in 2016 by the CCAR for congregations to use in worship. Marshall & Susan Rathmell This two-volume set reflects Reform Judaism Adam Sigman & Anna Erdreich today, including transliteration, gender-neutral language, contemporary readings, poetry, Marty & Kate Solomon essays and commentaries, and footnotes that Matthew Stoll & explain the rituals and theologies behind our High Holy Day prayers. Janice Sullivan-Stoll PURCHASE DETAILS: Alan & Diane Weil As in years past, we are continuing the tradition of requesting that congregants TZEDAKAH purchase their own High Holy Day prayer books. The two-volume set of Mishkan HaNefesh, which includes a hard copy each for Rosh Hashanah Temple member, David Reese, presenting a and Yom Kippur, is $46.00. You can purchase your books at check from the Tzedakah box to Amanda Keller, ourtemple.org/hhd5783 Director of the Magic City Acceptance Center. Thanks to everyone who made this possible.

Around Our Temple 5 A D U LT E D U C AT I O N Special September Birthdays Sundays at Temple Emanu-El is your home for Following are members of our Adult Education this year as we launch our family celebrating birthdays Sunday Beit Midrash – Lifelong Learning Program! in years divisible by 5. We will offer a variety of classes and experiences for Robert Aland adults starting Sunday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. Barbara Betten (see class descriptions below). Linda Cohn Stop by the Engel Library for a nosh before jumping into Lily Davis one of our upcoming Adult Education Classes. Jack Dyer-Smith Talia Fargason SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11 at 10:00 a.m. Emily Goldman Vicki Goldstein SOMEONE'S IN THE KITCHEN with JAN Joel Haines Leonard Held Jan Hirsch will teach us how to make a delicious Honey Cake, which is perfect Simona Herring for celebrating the New Year (& you'll even get to sample a slice right out of the Ron Hirsch oven). In this fun and interactive cooking class, Jan will take you through just a few Benjamin Honan easy steps to make a delicious honey cake together. This cake would be perfect Jon Kimerling for your Rosh Hashanah table if you choose to make one at home! While our Joanne Leibovitz cake is baking, Jan will demo several cool kitchen tools that you might find Paige Lichtenstein useful in your own kitchens! Kate Lourie Joan Pizitz SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18 at 10:00 a.m. Andrew Remington Kim Roth JERUSALEM OLD CITY HOLY SITES VIRUTAL TOUR Jessica Schniper Estelle Silverstein Walk through the 5000 years of history in a 1 hour virtual tour to the Old City of Arnold Steiner Jerusalem. On this tour you will experience Jerusalem’s holy sites while viewing Jackie Waites photospheres, animations, aerial images and drone pictures besides unique Drew Weil lookout views that you cannot have even on a real tour. Jesse Weisberg Elaine Witt SUNDAY OCTOBER 2 at 10:00 a.m. Please note that Anniversary and Birthday lists WORKSHOP WITH MARK S. YOUNG are gathered from information in the Temple’s author of Bless Our Workforce: Changing the Way We Manage Our People. database. We apologize for any errors or Jasper Room exclusions. Please contact us at [email protected] RSVP requested, but not required, to Monika Singletary at regarding any corrections. [email protected] These adult education programs are underwritten by our Grafman Endowment Fund. From our Sisterhood... We need volunteers from Temple Emanu-El to make desserts for our Break-the-Fast on Wednesday, October 5. If you are able to make/bake sweets, please contact Jan Hirsch, [email protected] or 972.358.6399 Save-the-Date Friday, October 21, 2022 at Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood is hosting Women of Reform Judaism, WRJ. Ninety-five WRJ members from across the country and Canada will be joining us for Shabbat Services and dinner afterward. More information will be posted with price of dinner and reservations.

6 Around Our Temple BAR MITZVAH Cheers to Leonard Held – 100 Years Young! Eli Mastin Saturday, September 3, 2022 Eli Mastin will become a Bar Leonard Held has come a long way since growing up in Talladega as one of only a few Mitzvah on September 3, 2022. Jewish families, no synagogue and no rabbi. For a while, his aunt taught Sunday School Eli lives in Mountain Brook with in their house to a handful of Jewish kids, and when she stopped they occasionally drove his parents, Michelle and Brian to Anniston for the lessons. When he was 16 years old, he was one of four boys (two of Mastin and his older sister, Rayna them his cousins) to be confirmed in Anniston by Emanu-El’s Rabbi Morris Newfield. (18) and older brother, Isaac (14). For almost 75 years now, Leonard has been a part of Birmingham’s thriving His grandparents, Marilynn and Jewish community, and is the oldest male member of Temple Emanu-El. He turns Earl Rothstein are also a very 100 on September 8. significant part of Eli’s day to day Leonard credits his longevity to his family and his friends, and to an active lifestyle. life and fortunately they live right “The secret to enjoying life is to have a family that is close and stays close, and I’ve here in Birmingham. Eli attends been lucky with that,” he says. “Besides that, a big part of my life is all of our friends – Mountain Brook Junior High and of all ages. It helps you so you don’t just sit around.” does very well academically. In Leonard went to the University of Alabama at age 17 and remains a huge Roll Tide addition to school, Eli is an avid fan. After graduation, he went into the Army during World War II. He returned home athlete. He is very invested in from Europe after the war, and moved to Birmingham when he married Shirley “Cissy” baseball and when not in school, Segal, whom he had met in Birmingham. Leonard and Cissy, who passed away you can find Eli driving back and earlier this year, were married 73 wonderful years. forth to Atlanta to play ball. If he is They raised four children in Birmingham – Jerry, Karen, Julie and Randy -- and not playing baseball, he is probably welcomed their daughters- and sons-in-laws as their own children (Ginger Held, Leslie Allen playing basketball or football. of blessed memory, John Gilbert and Barbie Held). He beams when talking about his eight Eli decided at a very early age that grandchildren (and their spouses) and 13 great-grandchildren (with two more due soon). when he grows up he wants to be They all will be together in Birmingham toasting their cherished patriarch as he turns 100. someone who makes a very nice Leonard worked in the retail business, furniture business and real estate business, living to support the lifestyle he would and he and Cissy traveled the world together (with family and friends, of course!). He like. He also wants to contribute to played golf and gin regularly until a few years ago, still dines out (but doesn’t like to the world in a meaningful way. linger!), and loves nothing more than seeing family and friends – though, he laments, many of his best friends no longer are alive. He talks to and sees his younger brother, In order to contribute to the world in Jack Held, regularly. a meaningful way today, Eli would Cissy and Leonard made a habit of having Family Shabbat Dinners at their house like to impart the joy of sports to on Friday nights, often inviting others who were new to Birmingham. He also has done those less fortunate and donate something he never would have imagined as a child in a small town -- traveled to Israel sports equipment to those in need. twice with Cissy. He wishes the world would realize the people in Israel want peace. Please feel free to bring any used He has many times been blessed in temple for his milestone birthdays. He recalls sporting equipment to Temple and one in particular decades ago when Rabbi Jonathan Miller called him to the bema and Eli will gladly take if off your hands during the blessing referred to “friends.” Leonard responded from the pulpit: “In my mind, and give it to those who can use it. Rabbi, friends are what make the world go round. The more you have, the better off you’ll be.” And now, he adds, “I still believe that as I turn 100.” For this incredible milestone, Leonard will be blessed by Rabbi Adam Wright on September 9.

Around Our Temple 7 Update from our New Member Committee BAR MITZVAH Jan Hirsch and Marilynn Rothstein Our Vision Ethan Schniper have reestablished the New Member All Temple Saturday, September 17, 2022 Committee. Both Jan and Marilynn are Emanu-El new co-chairs. Also on the committee are members will Ethan Schniper will be called to the Linda Goldstein and Sylvia Wright. be welcomed and Torah Saturday, September 17th at The purpose of the New will ultimately 10 a.m. He is in the 7th grade at Member Committee is to welcome engage in some Mountain Brook Junior High School new members to our Temple family in a variety of ways way with our where his favorite subjects include from emails, to meeting one another at Temple functions, Temple Emanu-El English and science. He enjoys and having the new members at gatherings in our homes. running, basketball, and is very In 2022 we hosted two events for new members, a Family. active in Scouts. When Ethan isn’t cocktail party and a brunch with at least one Temple busy with all his other activities he Board member attending each event and “officially” Our Mission loves watching Auburn football. welcome them to Temple Emanu-El. Ethan is thankful for his supportive These home events offered new members a To plan events family and community. He is proud wonderful opportunity to meet other new members that will welcome of his Jewish education from Temple and long-time members of Temple Emanu-El and to and engage people Emanu-El and thankful to all that have learn ways to get involved at their new Temple. who have recently helped in his Bar Mitzvah journey. We are looking forward to future events for our new members. joined Temple Special Young Emanu-El. Professional Sukkot Event Jacobs Camp – Summer of 2022 Friday October 14 Session One - Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham Watch your congregational Session Two - Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham email for more news about a special Sukkot event for young adults on the evening of Friday October 14. Temple Beth-El, Temple Emanu-El, and You Belong in Birmingham will be collaborating on an unforgettable night in the Sukkah…stay tuned!

8 Our Yahrzeits May the beauty of their lives shine forever, and may we always bring honor to their memory. August 28-September 3 Celia Aland Simon Ralph R. Mitnick August Hirsch Lon David Flurer Leopold M. Sonnabend Morris Ovson Morris R. Kahn Sarah Freeman Fogel Jack W. Aland, Sr. Isadore H. Sugerman Louis Phillips Harry J. Kuhn Max Alpert John Alan Lefkovits Bessie Frohman Arnold Jules Tandet Lillian L. Rothschild Nathan Lewis Joan Marcus Gilbert Morris Barstein Elin E. Wyker Maurice Salloway Leon Godchaux, II Arthur Berman Ida Herman Schultz May Locke Mervyn Jerome Goldstein Baila Berman Block September 4-10 Iris Denaburg Norris Mary Richman Green Faye Brickman Carl Schwartz Vernon Cohen Andrew David Abroms Lorna Schwartz Babs Perlman David Greenberg Anne K. Cohen Pauline Berger Sidney (Sonny) Luis Pernia Barbara Stricker Herman Celia Cooperman Bertha Berman Seidenman, Jr. Luna Piha Gerald “Gashie” Dorsky Helen Berman Claire Hagedorn Robert Eisner Ida Seigel Matilda Pinhas Sylvia K. Inzelbach Mervyn Epsman Beatrice Rosenberg Blumberg Becky Seitel Sidney Pinhas Melvin Barkin Estroff Eva Camp Albert Shugerman David Kanter Ida Rose Friedman Robert Spielbeger Loris Rich Bertha R. Kessler Richard Friedman Tessie Stein Cohen Robert Risman Elsie Ginsberg Herbert Cohen Si Stern Alice A. Rosen Nessie Kessler Stanley Gold Jacob Cotton Bea Thompson Lawrence L. Saks Sophie Krantz Tarr Eleanor Goldblatt Leon Judah Weinberger Kats Silverfield Julius Goldstein Harry Milton Datnoff Charles Weinstein Rhena Jean Simons Louis Kushner Florence Goldstein Isadore Paul Friedman Lynn Odess Wilmoth Robert Samuel Slate Norm Levinson Muriel B. Goldstein Joann Sachs Friedman Rose Spielholz David Jay Goldstein Ruth Woolf Ryann Danielle Stanton Fay Lewitz Beatrice S. Gordon Rose Raff Goldstein Minnie C. Wald Harry Margolin Solomon Grabove Adele Goldstein September 11-17 Leonard Wertheimer, Jr. Freyda Miller Isadore Greenhouse Don Goldstein, Jr. Ernie Willcher Samuel E. Mogilner Jacob S. Harris Gusta Barth Baim Bertha Yasnyi Cecilia Nudman Julia Hanan Florence Hanover Bayer Beatrice H. Ziff Moe Perlman Julius L. Herman Mahlon A. Hartselle, Jr. Bernard Pevow Joanne Goldstein Hornick Will Holloway Bessie L. Binder September 18-24 Myra Edith Rathmell Melvin David Jacobs Moses Seligman Blank Barry Roseman Jeanette Koppel Alan G. Howard Samuel S. Blankstein B. L. “Punch” Aarons Barbaree G. Rosenbaum Sylvia Jacobs Arnold Altmark Greta Korn Schwarz Jack Levin Ruth Jacobs Gertrude Bleiweiss Mervyn Barstein Howard Henson Sisson Helen Matelson Mae Kaden Roger Nathan Blum Maurice Berger Mabel B. Skier Molly C. Newman Louise Levine Kombar Nell Williams Bresler Sadie Berman Mary Solomon Rebecca Krentzman Lefkovits Leo K. Steiner, Jr. Barry Parks Sadie Silverfield Levin Mark Bronshteyn Roselyn B. Bernheim Myron J. Sterman Samuel “Sandy” Picard, III Carrie Crine Levine Maurice Caheen James Max Breman Max Stern, Sr. Hyman Maurice Levine, Sr. Meyer I. Collat Sam Picard, Sr. Edna T. London Minerva S. Dalrymple Salvador Caheen Irvin F. Siegal Anita Golman Marcus Howard Cohn Evelyn Warner Silverstein Margorie Weiss Margolin Ralph Davis Janet Dorsky Jerry Markovitz Sylvia Dorsky Gene Elkus Edith Epstein Herman Fetter Ike May Louis Goodman Jerome Meyer James Helzberg Rosine Helzberg

Our Tributes 9 We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support our congregation by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions. Thank you for the following gifts received through August 11, 2022. GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED FUNDS Donations to our General Temple and Endowment Funds, and the Unrestricted Named Endowment Funds provide the greatest flexibility to respond to our congregation’s changing needs. In Memory Of: Jeff Korach Birth of Noah River Morganstern, Paul Bruck by Herbie Miller grandson of Donna & Gary Schiff by Ellen Bruck Jerry Lapidus by Nancy Goedecke Melvin F. Cohen by Joan Becker by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Elaine & Bruce Pava by Shulamith & Floyd Berman Birth of Avery Levi English, Alan Eisenberg by Ginger & Jerry Held grandson of Robin & Bart Kolber by Martha Ann Eisenberg Maurice Mervis by Wendy & Frank Siegal Max Alan Eisenberg by Linda Levin Birth of Charlotte Grace Saville, by Martha Ann Eisenberg by Claire Mervis granddaughter of Julie & Nathan Charlotte Ives Goldberg David Morrison, father of Valerie Thompson Marcus and great-granddaughter by Janet & David Aarons by Hal Abroms of Letty & Bob Marus by Mitzi Goldstein by Fran & Lee Godchaux by Linda Barstein by Shirley & Jerry Leader Howard Schultz, brother of Ricky Koslin by Jane & Joe Bluestein by Fran Marlow by Joan Becker by Nancy & David Denney by Candy & Ed Meyerson by Chu-Chi & Bobby Fierman by Nancy Goedecke by Amy & Michael Saag Edward Siegal by Carol Herman by Ferne Seigel by Isabel & Alan Siegal by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Pat Weil Esther Siegal by Linda Verin & Rick Clay Lucien Hagedorn by Isabel & Alan Siegal Special Anniversary of by Jeanne Hagedorn Stan Siegal Barbara & David Betten Joan Jacobson by Isabel & Alan Siegal by Joan Becker by Joan Becker Mark David Solomon by Jane & Joe Bluestein Peter Printz by Ellen Bruck by Melissa & Melvin Zivitz by Janet & David Aarons Rhina Tuck Special Anniversary of by Jeanne Alexander by Ashley & Jon Lewis Chu-Chi & Bobby Fierman by Harry Bayer Katherine Virago by Carolyn & Henry Frohsin by Roz Bloomston by Ellen Bruck by Sandra & Larry Shulman by Jane & Joe Bluestein Muriel Weisberg Special Anniversary of by Felice & Richard Brenner by Joan & Don Weisberg Amy & Michael Saag by Sharon & Gary Cutter Wishing Good Health To: by Janet & David Aarons by Jane & Melvin Davis Joel Rotenstreich Special Anniversary of by Donna & Howard Goldberg by Wendy & Frank Siegal Marilyn & Murray Tanner by Kathy & Mark Harrison In Honor Of: by Joan Becker by Laura & Gordon Kirshberg Birth of Arthur Yaakov Centor, Special Birthdays of by John Lauriello grandson of Freda & Bob Centor Shirley & Jerry Leader by Eileen & Edward Leader by Jane & Joe Bluestein by Joan Becker by Shirley & Jerry Leader Birth of James McCoy “Mac” Eberhardt, Special Birthday of Gayle Leitman by Faye & Robert Levin grandson of Michele & Michael by Joan Becker by Ashley & Jon Lewis Wilensky and great-grandson of Special Birthday of Jimmy Rotenstreich by Joyce & Joe Lichtenstein Ilene & Allan Wilensky by Joan Becker by Judy & Gerson May by Jane & Joe Bluestein Special Birthday of Gaston Stein by Candy & Ed Meyerson by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Eileen & Edward Leader by Judy & Jimmy Rotenstreich Birth of Evans “Evie” Louise Mitchell, New home of Letty & Bob Marcus by Amy & Michael Saag granddaughter of Chip Schwartz by Jane & Joe Bluestein by Karen & Michael Slosberg by Nancy Goedecke New home of Marcia Unger by Carleton & Bruce Sokol by Ashley & Jon Lewis by Jane & Joe Bluestein by Linda Verin & Rick Clay by Pat Weil Your contributions through our “Temple Tributes” help to support Temple Emanu-El’s annual operations and activities, and further build our Grafman Endowment Fund to enrich our congregation…now and forever. To make a Tribute Gift to either a temple or an endowment fund, please contact the Endowment Office at (205) 933-8397 or [email protected] A list of all our funds is available on our website at www.ourtemple.org

10 Our Tributes DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT FUNDS Contributions to thesee“nphearpnecteumale”nftsunfodrsohuerlptepmropvleidteodpaeyr,maasnweenltlsaosufrocrefsuotfuirnecgoemneerfaotriosnpse.cial programming and BLACH FAMILY FUND JANIS & PAUL FRIEDMAN FUND IVES FAMILY In Honor Of: FOR DUES ENDOWMENT RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Birth of birth of Evans “Evie” Louise In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Mitchell and Charlotte Grace Saville Marissa Apolinsky and Charlotte Ives Goldberg Charlotte Ives Goldberg by Kit & Rick Roth by Cathy & Paul Friedman by Hal Abroms Wishing Good Health To: by Karen & David Birnbrey CEMETERY CARE FUND Rabbi Jonathan Miller by Sherri & Bill Bornstein In Honor Of: by Cathy & Paul Friedman by Morris Capouya Special Birthday of Janet Wertheimer by Caryn & Steven Corenblum by Maureen & Mark Petrofsky HANNAH & HYMAN GOLDSTEIN by Maxine & Michael Goldner VOLUNTEER FUND by Myrna Goldstein NINA & NORMAN COHEN In Memory Of: by Ginger & Jerry Held NEXT GENERATION FUND Marissa Levine Apolinsky, Jerry Lapidus, by Pamela & Pete Hitchcock In Memory Of: Peter Printz and Howard Schultz by Karen & Lew Nyman Marissa Levine Apolinsky and by Marilyn & Murray Tanner by Kimberly & Radney Ramsey Charlotte Ives Goldberg Wishing Good Health To: by S.R.S International Group, LLC by Lois & David Cohen Joe Bluestein, Mitzi Goldstein and Jack Held by Mark Sabel by Marilyn & Murray Tanner by Bonnie Varon RUTH & MARVIN ENGEL In Honor Of: CANTORIAL CHAIR & Birth of Aiden Feld; RABBI MORRIS NEWFIELD FUND HIGH HOLY DAY CHOIR FUND Special Birthday of Jann Blitz, Judy Monheit, In Memory Of: In Honor Of: Jimmy Rotenstreich and Janet Wertheimer; Charlotte Goldberg, Jerry Lapidus Marriage of Rachel Honan, daughter of Special Anniversary of and Peter Printz Roxanne Travelute & Michael Honan, Chu-Chi & Bobby Fierman, by Morton Goldfarb to Parker Jacobs Debra & Joel Goldstein, Peter Printz by Sharon Kahn Gail & Charles Herman, by Carol & B.G. Minisman Robin & Steve Lazarus, and In Honor Of: BARBARA & LARRY FINE FUND Judy & Jimmy Rotenstreich Birth of Arthur Yaakov Centor FOR DUES ENDOWMENT by Marilyn & Murray Tanner by Carol & B.G. Minisman In Memory Of: Peter Printz MOLLIE & HERMAN GOTLIEB BUNNY & JOEL ROTENSTREICH by Barbara & Larry Fine SANCTUARY PRESERVATION FUND FUND FOR DUES ENDOWMENT In Honor Of: In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Special Anniversary of Charlotte Ives Goldberg, Phillip Kaminsky Peter Printz Chu-Chi & Bobby Fierrman; and Howard Schultz by Bunny & Joel Rotenstreich Bar Mitzvah of Kenny Wertheimer, by Marcia Unger grandson of Janet & Leonard Wertheimer; JANET & LEONARD WERTHEIMER Birth of Arthur Yaakov Centor, Avery MARGOT & EDGAR MARX FAMILY FUND FOR DUES ENDOWMENT Levi English and Noah River Morganstern FUND FOR DUES ENDOWMENT In Memory Of: by Barbara & Larry Fine In Memory Of: Peter Printz Edgar Marx, Sr. by Janet & Leonard Wertheimer by Toody Sullivan DESIGNATED TEMPLE FUNDS Gifts to these “immediate use” funds fulfill special needs beyond the scope of what dues and tuition fees are able to provide. RABBI WRIGHT ART FUND TIKKUN OLAM FUND DISCRETIONARY FUND In Memory Of: In Memory Of: In Memory Of: Peter Printz Peter Printz Peter Printz by Karen McCLure by Marilyn & Mike Barth by Jeri Davis by Linda Goldberg In Honor Of: RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Rabbi Adam Wright In Memory Of: by Deborah Chargois Joselle & Herbert Morewitz by Barry Dreayer by Emily & Michael Blumenthal

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Temple Emanu-El NONPROFIT ORG. 2100 Highland Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205 U.S POSTAGE Postmaster: Time Sensitive Material. PAID Please deliver immediately. Birmingham, AL Address Service Requested Permit No. 1137 Are you moving? Do we have your correct address? Please let us know by e-mail: [email protected] This issue of OurTemple bulletin is made possible through the support of the Rabbi Grafman Endowment Fund. Temple Emanu-El Presents . Tashlich at the Zoo! The monthly bulletin for Temple Emanu-El Monday, September 26 at 3:00 PM at the Birmingham Zoo 2100 Highland Avenue South Birmingham, AL 35205 2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham, AL 35223 ( 205) 933-8037 | FAX (205) 933-8099 ourtemple.org This year, we have the zoo to ourselves as we “cast away our sins” to move into the New Year! Founded in 1882 and affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism. Join us for Tashlich, fun food (including Dippin Dots!), and enjoy the Zoo! When you arrive, you will be Clergy Rabbi Adam Wright directed to our Tashlich location. Cantor Robert Wittner, Engel Cantorial Chair Rabbi Jonathan Miller, Rabbi Emeritus Senior Team Danielle Barnett, Director of Accounting & Finance Jann Blitz, Endowment Fund Executive Director Elizabeth Bloch, Director of Education Monika F. Singletary, Director of Engagement & Membership Board of Directors EXECUTIVES Charles Collat, Jr., President Barbara Aland, President Elect Dr. Adam Gordon, Vice President Lisa Bebenek, Secretary Josh Mandel, Treasurer Robert Berman, Immediate Past President Joel Piassick, Presidential Appointment David Silverstein, Presidential Appointment GENERAL BOARD David Askenazi Fran Godchaux Brian Kulbersh Ashley Lewis Anne Ovson Ben Smith Amanda Sokol Andy Rotenstreich, Endowment Fund Board President Steven Leaf, Brotherhood President Sylvia Wright, Sisterhood President Remember Temple’s Endowment Fund in your estate plans, and please let us know when you do.