December 2006, January 2007 q Kislev, levat 5767

RELIGIOUS SERVICES

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service Music: David Snyder We welcome high school students from Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, Michigan

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8,7:30 PM FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE Shabbat Service Oneg Shabbat hosted by Dr. Fred Moss in honor of Han a's Bat Mitzvah

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 (NOTE EARLY TIMES TODAy) 9:00 AM - Torah Study 10:00 AM - Shabbat Service Hana Moss, daughter of Dr. Fred Moss and Sue Chapman, will become a Bat Mitzvah

FRIDAY, DECEMER 15 CHANUKAH CELEBRATION and CONSCECRATION 6:30 PM - Dinner for those with reservations

(see form in the bulletin) 7:30 PM- Chanukah, Consecration and Shabbat service Music: David Snyder Oneg Shabbat hosted by the families of the Consecrants in honor of their special occasion. Members of the Youth Group will help with the service.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service

Join us on Friday evening, December 8 at 7:30 pm when our Friday Night Live Band returns to our bimah.

This Friday night service will rock with the addition of this wonderful musical ensemble. The focus of the service will be the music. There will still be a short sermon and spoken prayers - all linked together with a high-energy, beautiful Shabbat evening sound.

Be sure to mark you calendar and join us for this special evening!

CONSECRATION SET FOR DECEMBER 15 DURING CHANUKAH

Children in our Kindergarten will participate in Consecration during the Shabbat Service of Chanukah. During the service, these students will be called to the bimah, recite the Shema, and receive a blessing and miniature Torah. An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service hosted by the families of the Consecrants in honor of this special occasion.

r------------------. I eltcDtnludt eeleJ:,~io~ I I..... I I Frjdcr~ .. ~beP 'IS .. 2008 I

: 8:30 pItI - eOJtSl.lGBClCicJtcll eltCllluhcdt : J:)iJmep

I '1:30 pItI- eltClllukcdtlsltClblxlC ~ I I I I ~icJt of SCIlCltmDs I I J1mA fk:I 0JlJ!' Rvlisious Scltocl I I Sue ~dimt ~orJtI Dtaido blllldiJt I L __________________ ~

The rrission of1he Vale! Tet1llIe is the deepeniIg of Jev.ish experience and ~ for our members it orderto sbet IgIhen faith it God, low of ToniI, ald idenIificaIion with the JeMsh people. .• thn:ltVI Ed IC8Iion, involvement it the Tet'J1)Ie, and participation it Jewish Ife. Wewl fcsIerthe personal ald spiiuaI ~ dadt men'lberll'li adt men lbel's im\'il a1 sin Dlpherewhelerespectforselll'li oilers isa !halOed. WelMldesVI The VeIte!f Temple to serve those prefenilg1he grealeri1lii'nacy, informaily, ald sensed personal satisfaction that cal be more readily ad1ieIIed it asmaieroo vegcDx L

~------------------------------------------------------------~

FROM THE RABBI

Sandford R. Kopnick

The book Stars of David is a bit depressing. Yet, as we approach Chanukah, it is hard to believe that the experiences of that book are indicative of the Jewish ex­perience in America. Let me explain:

The book attempts to show us the way various famous Jews (that's the Stars part) relate to their Judaism, and whether Judaism has played a part in their success. An overwhelming majority found a Jewish cultural tie to the way they approach the world, but not necessarily a religious tie. This is why I'm depressed.

The Judaism you and I celebrate at Valley has to do with positive traditions and religiosity. The phrase: Zeh ha yom Adonai, nagilah v'nismicha vo--This is the day that God has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it-{from the Psalms) is like a montra around here. We look for the positive celebrations--embrace traditions, make them meaningful and then do them.

So many in the book had something critical to say about boring services, or meaningless ritual. And yet, in our movement, we are working on this-and have been for generations. Another recurring theme was that very large congregations were the last stop some of these Jews made in their religious life. I wish we could have embraced some of these people-with our Valley warmth and sense of community!

This congregation has been built on giving a sense of family to our members. We don't always succeed­that is for sure. However, we are blessed with a warm and welcoming congregation. We work on aspects of Jewish life that have historically been challenging to Jews: B'nai Mitzvah are personalized and relevant, the music at services, sermon topics, and even prayer selection are rarely "same-old, same-old," and we are simply not getting the "I hate Hebrew School" experience from most of our students like was the case when I was a kid.

From where I sit, Judaism's cup is more than half full. Stars of David is so depressing because almost none interviewed were famous, loved their Judaism, and incorporated it into their lives. Rather, they had a few good memories, many bad ones, and thought that their drive,

their values system, their sense of social justice, and their success was due to their Jewish heritage. And yet, few were giving it to their children; many were unaware of specifics that incorporated Judaism into their success; and almost no one had a Reform story to tell.

I would think that you and I are famous enough for each other-we don't need the Stars of David book. I wanted to read the book to be inspired by Jews loving Judaism. Rather than this book, however, I think I'll show up on a Friday Night Live, a Sunday School Morning (almost any), and adult ed program, or a youth group outing. For when I do, I will see a lot of happy Jews, and see many trying to help others find Judaism to be a meaningful and important part of their lives.

Have a great Chanukah!

Sandford R. Kopnick Rabbi

SIGN UP FOR CAMP!

It's time to send in your child's application for Goldman Union Camp Institute. Students entering 3rd through 10th grade are encouraged to attend! Campers participate in a full range of sports, arts, and Jewish programs, all offered within the exciting and motivating at­mosphere of a Reform Jewish community of young people. THERE IS SIMPLY NO OTHER EXPERIENCE LIKE IT! Questions ??? Call Rabbi Kopnick. Applications are available in the Temple office. Space fills up quickly -- don't be left out!

NEW ADULTEDUCATION PROGRAM ...

CREATION, EVOLUTION AND GOD

Tuesday, December 5 & Thursday, December 14, all at 7:30 p.m.

Instructor: Rabbi Sandford Kopnick

Rabbi Kopnick shares Judaism's ideas about Creation through reading of Torah and Midrash. We will look at contemporary issues regarding the reconciliation of Biblical Creation and Evolution and its ramifications for people of faith.

Service Schedule Continued

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer Oneg Shabbat hosted by Eric and Nora Rubinoff in honor of their anniversary

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 NO TORAH STUDY NO SHABBAT SERVICE

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer Oneg Shabbat hosted by Dori and Tony Ach in honor of their anniversary

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30 NO TORAH STUDY NO SHABBAT SERVICE

JANUARY

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music Bob Pollack an~ M~ilyn ~elcer Oneg Shabbat hosted by Am and Sue Bortz in memory of Rev a and Philip Bortz

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service We welcome members of David Locketz's Confirmation class from Minneapolis, MN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 7:30 PM FAMILY SHABBAT Shabbat Service Music: David Snyder

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 NO TORAH STUDY NO SHABBAT SERVICE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Charlene Gubitz

SATURDAY, JANUARY 20 9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:00 AM - Tot Shabbat with Charlene Gubitz 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service

FRIDAY, JANUARY 267:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Bob Pollack and Cantor Yvon Shore

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service

MITZVAH IN THE MIDDLE EAST

At our erev Rosh Hashanah service, we wished Steven Edell, son of Donna and Rich Edell a safe trip as he was being shipped out to Iraq. It was a very emotional send off. and our hearts and thoughts are with him and his family. We have recently heard that he and his hospital (in which he is on the medical staff) could use the following items:

Razors- The cheap disposable type. Shaving Cream- The small travel size Face cloths for cleaning them up.

We will accept these items until December 15 and then send the package. If you would like to communicate with Steve, write:

Sgt. Steven Edell 399th CSH COB Speiche APO AE 09393

Please show Steven and his unit our support by bringing these items to the Temple. Cards and letters of support are also appreciated and can be sent directly to him.

CONFIRMATION CLASS FROM DETROIT VISITING

ON DECEMBER 2

Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, Michigan will participate in an educational program on Saturday Morning December 2 and will be hosted by The Valley Temple High Schools students.

The Temple has hosted Temple Israel for the last several years and we look forward to welcoming them again this year.

The group is accompanied by Rabbi Joshua Bennett and is from Rabbi Kopnick's childhood congregation.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE ... It seems like Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur were

just last week. My how time flies!

As we head into the winter months, Valley Temple continues to offer a great mix of activities, services and oppor­tunities for participating in our Jewish community.

• Our Friday night Shabbat services are very special - when you come to these, be prepared for an experience that will definitely put you in a different frame of mind than what you've had during the rest of your week. Sometimes that means calmer and soothiIig, sometimes that means energetic and energizing!

• VaIIey ' s efforts to help the community are ongoing. The Over-the-Rhine Soup Kitchen continues to help a great number of people - I'm still amazed at how many people in Cincinnati depend on this service for simple nourishment. (I think we've still got a long way to go in many aspects of our community's social health.)

• Our adult education program "Jewish Perspectives on the 2006 Congressional Elections" was very interesting and timely.

• The Endowment continues to grow - we are currently at pledges of approximately $750,000! You wiII be receiving information in the near future on how you can participate if you haven't done so already. This campaign protects Valley so that it will be here for many more years to come.

• And we can look forward to our fun 50 tb

anniversary celebration. I think it's great that Valley's growth is strong at this time when we will celebrate our evolution from an organization with a focus on Jewish education, to a "full service" congregation. Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 18-20. Plan to be in on it all

o May 18: Shabbat services, o May 19: Gala Celebration o May 20: Event with Valley's Children.

I could go on and on ... please read the bulletin from front to back to learn about our fuII calendar of opportunities. There are many ways to get involved and stay in touch.

Take care ... and stay warm!

!f@ Barbara Stewart, President, Board of Trustees

PLEASE NOTE: Changes in IRS regulations allow those who are over 70 and must make withdrawals from their IRA's to make contrIbutions to charitable organizations directly from the IRA without tax consequences. This could be a great way to make donations to the temple. Consult your tax advisor for more info.

• -:rC~~ 50lliANNIVERSARY

.1i Ll .- ~ Jr CELEBRATION J\ ~ ' .. "\/' :'

1'-' ~ ~ ". C:::: HOLD THE DATES!!! "'" r IJ

r--

The Valley Temple celebrates its 50th anniversary with a weekend full of events, May 18th-20th, 2007. There will be a special Shabbat service Friday night, a celebration dinner Saturday night, and special religious school activities on Sunday. Be there as we honor our fIrst half-century and celebrate our future!

~ JOIN OUR CHOIR!

Rehearsals Thursdays at 8:00 pm No prior experience required

Call Bob Pollack at the Temple for details

WELCOME MARTHA COHEN!

Martha Cohen is our newest member of our office staff. As our office assistant, she will be answering our phones as well as assisting the office staff. Please introduce yourself to her when you come to the-Office and welcome her.

MAZALTOVTO Dr. Fred Moss on Hana's Bat Mitzvah. Hana is also

the daughter of Sue Chapman Dr. Leo Munick on the birth of a granddaughter, .

Jordan Klein, daughter of Karen Munick Klein and Mike Klein Our Consecrants and their families:

Lll..YEMBURY daughter of Michael and Dusty Embury

LYDIAGEHR daughter of Dan and Angela Gehr

granddaughter of Judy and Carl Gehr EMMA HEINES

daughter of Michael and Andrea Heines granddaughter of Rabbi Sol and Sue Greenberg,

Bill and Arlene Katz and Jack Heines SAM NEWMAN

son of Nancy Illman and Paul Newman ALEXANDRIA PARSONS

daughter of Ryan and Abigal Parsons

MISHEBERACH MURIEL HURWITZ JAY HATFIELD

HELENHABBERT

OUR SYMPATHY TO

SUE SPOHR HOWARD SCHWARTZ

Bobbie Reckseit on the death of her Mother, Ruth Massell Kozol

DINNER, LATKES AND A MOVIE (For those approaching 50 and older)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17

6:00 pm - potluck dinner at the home of Judy and Carl Gehr in Wyoming

''Obsession'' is a film about the threat of Radical Islam to Westen civilization. Using unique footage from Arab television, it reaveals an "insider's" view of the hatred the Radicals are teaching, their incitement of global jihad, and their goal of world domination. RSVP to Bernice Pollack, 247-9033

............... _ ... ..,..-:.:.:.:-:-:.:-:.:.:.:.:.:-: .....•....•....... -.-.... -.:.:-:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:-.

LUNCH AND LEARN

First Thursday ( December 7 and January 4) at the law office of Jon Hofiheimer, Mercantile Library Bldg., 414 Walnut Street, 12th Floor Second Thursday (December 14 amd January 11) at Jewish Family Service, 11223 Cornell Park Drive, Blue Ash

Topics discussed during monthly sessions cover the gamut, including ethics in contemporary Jewish life, war and terrorism in the Middle East and around the world, and more. We use resources from the Central Conference of American Rabbis' Responsa Collection and various articles from Jewish publications to examine life through a Jewish perspective. Bring your lunch and come and give it a try!

••..•••• ·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.·.~wr_..---:::::::::::::::::::.::::.::.:: . .. _ .. _. .

~----...... -.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... -.... _------:.:.:-:.:.:.:.:-:-:.:.:.:

~~'--j" •••••••••••••••••••• - •••• .-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-

eELEB2AUIOJt Friday, December 15, 2006

Dinner - 6:30 pm; Family Service - 7:30 pm

Dinner Including Latkes, Menorah Lighting, Chanukah Celebration ADULTS - $9>00 CHILDREN (12 & under) - $4.00

PLEASE BRING YOUR FAMILY MENORAH TO LIGHT THE CHANUKAH CANDLES

~E5E~ VATION FO~ - C,HANU~H DINNE~ - F~IDAY. DEC,EMBE~ IS. 2006 - 6:30 PM NAME (S) (Please list names of all those who will attend):

# of Adults @ $9.00 # of Children 7 and under @)$4.00 # of Children 2 & under (free if not eating a meal)

TOTAL AM T. ENCLOSED

I/We would like to be on the Committee to help with this dinner. Please call me at to let me/us know how we can help. Send your reservation in with your payment to The Valley Temple, 145 Springfield Pike, Cinti, OH 45215 by December 12 so that we can reserve a place for you! It is important that you make your reservation early so that we can make our arrangements.

SHARE THE JOY OF THE HOUDAY AND CONSECRATION OF OUR NEWEST REUGIOUS SCHOOL STUDENTS

Blessings ...

Chanukqh Decembet15, 2006

-Decembet 23, 2006

May the Lights of Chanukah

On the first night, place one candle on the for right of the Chanukiyah (menorah for Chanukah), let the Shamash (helper candle), light the candle and recite all three blessings. On nights 2-8, place the candles in the Chanukiyah from right to left and light the candles from left to right, and soy only the first two blessings after all of the candles are kindled .

. 1~ P'?1D? ~)~~11'tli-¥~;t ~)~trp 1~~ ,O?iYO liP ~)'P?~ ?? n{l~ 1~1~ .n~»n ''lJ111:l~ ,'lJ

T -..-:... -:

Baruch atah Adonai, Elohienu melech ha-olam, asher kidshanum b'mitzvotav v'tzivanu lahadlik nehr shel Shabbat v'shel Chanukah. Praised are you, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who Sanctifies us with commandments, and commands us to kindle the lights of Shabbat and Chanukah.

'Y:1l~ ODO O'Q-?~ U'!1i:l~7 O'W~ n~~~ ,O?iYO liP ~)'P?~ ?? n{l~ 1~1~ .~D

Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, sheh-asah nisim la'avoteinu, bayamim ha-heym, bazman hazeh. Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who made mirades for our ancestors in their days and now!

On the finr Digbt iDdude:

.i11D '~7 ~)~'~Dl ~)~?Pl ~)ZQQ~ ,O?iYO liP ~)'P?~ ?? n{l~ 1~1~ Baruch atah Adonai, Eloheinu melech ha-olam, she-hechiyanu, v'kiymanu, v'higiyanu lazman hazeh. Praised are You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this vay special time.

5767

25 Kislev-2 Tevcl 5767

bring pec;ce to our world!

About Chql7ukqh ... Chanukah is an eight day festival that we don't find mentioned in our Bible. The word Chanukah means re-dedication and commemeorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee and his followers over the forces of the Syrian king, Antiochus IV. When Judah and his brothers recaptured the ancient Temple in Jerusalem in 1 65 B.C.E., their eight-day rededication ceremony was the first Chanukah. The story is told in the First and Second Books of the Maccabees, which form part of the Apocrypha--sacred literature of Judaism that is post-Biblical. The Temple had been Hellenized--transformed from uniquely Jewish practices to heavy Greek influence. The Maccabees cleaned house, rededicated the Temple and brought back the Jewish customs. It is this we celebrate at Chanukah.

There is a legend that in rededicating the Temple, a cruz of oil could only be found to last for one night--but it miraculously lasted for eight nights, and that is why Chanukah is celebrated for eight nights. While most love this story, other theories of why we celebrate for eight nights surround the festival of Sukkot, which was thought to be the festival used (albeit late) for the rededication of the Temple service.

light is a symbol of most holidays that are found in the middle of winter. light is a"ssociated with God's presence, and the lights of the festival help us bring God's presence into this ceremony. Gift giving is a borrowed custom, not originally associated with the holiday. In fact, in the state of Israel, this holiday is minor and subtle.

I have a little Dreidel ... Dreidel is a wonderful game of chance that uses a four-sided top with four Hebrew letters. Each person "anties" a piece of chocolate gelt (coin) or peanuts. Upon spinning the Dreidel, the player must respond to the letter upon which the Dreidel lands.

) nun=nothing changes, don't put more in, don't take more

J gimmel=take all n hay=take half ttl sheen=put one in

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL CORNER

Wasn't it only a few minutes ago that we were eating apples and honey and decorating the Sukkah? Now our secular year is winding down, and we're all busy getting ready to celebrate Chanukah (and consecration!). We've had a wonderful start to our year in Religious School; here are some highlights, as well as some events in December and January to mark: on your calendars!

By the time you read this, all of our Pre School- Sixth Grade classes will have had one Family Education program, in addition to our October All School Sukkot Fair. I want to thank all our parents for making this commitment to learn with your children. We have virtually 100% attendance at these sessions, which is something you should be very proud of. We know that reinforcement at home is crucial in the process of turning Jewish children into committed Jewish adults. Your dedication to spending several Sunday mornings with your children shows them how much Judaism means to you.

Our initial grade Shabbat family dinner for the seventh and eighth grades was a big success. It was a wonderful way to welcome Shabbat together! The fifth and sixth grade Shabbat family dinner will be on Friday December 8"', and the second and third grade Shabbat family dinner will be on Friday, January 12, 2007. We try to schedule these dinners for the second Friday of the month, which is when family services take place. See you then!

Consecration for our kindergarten students will again be held during our Chanukah Temple celebration, which takes place on Friday December 15"'. It will be a wonderful mix of our oldest and youngest students as the service that evening will be led by our youth group. Plan on coming for dinner and services!

More than once I have mentioned that the V'ahavta is a prayer that inspires me. All of our Religious School programming so far this year (and into next year) fits in so beautifully with the phrase "and you shall teach them diligently unto your children." That is what all of us strive for each day as you entrust us with your children. Thank you for your assistance and support.

Happy Chanukah and Happy secular New Year!

B'Shalom,

E-~ Elizabeth F. Woosley Director of Education

Mommy and Me Ani V'Imi

At the Volley f emplel

Ages 6 mos.-3 years with mom,

dad, or caregiver'

Monday Mornings q;30-II~O aln.

15 ,sessions ,starting Jan\lary JJ, J007 f eacher: Wyoming's own Pam Meisner

.sJJ5 for f emp'e Members .sJ70 for non-members

Stories Music Arts & Crafts Play Friends Jewish

holidays Time togetherl

Registration Now Open For Winter Semester

Ca" Rabbi Kopnic.k or Wendy for details!

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL VACATION SUNDAYS

December 17,24 and 31, January 14 TUESDAYS

December 19, 26, January 2

HAPPY CHANUKAH

&IRST CANDLE

Friday, December 15 Come to our Chanukah Celebrationl

WOMEN OF REFORM JUDAISM NEWS

Dear Sisterhood, I hope you are all enjoying a wonderful, meaningful

holiday season! We have had a great start to our year, with mitzvah projects such as blanket making, get-well & holiday card making for the elderly & infirm, a very wet & soapy car wash to bolster the campership fund, and body image program­ming for our teens & tweens. And that's just what's happened this fall! As I write this, we have a number of activities and events still to come: .

Mark Your Calendars! December 3m & 10th- Chanukah Sale - 20% off all

Chanukah items. Dec. 3,4,5- Book sale at the Kenwood Barnes and

Noble- % of proceeds goes to the Sisterhood for the benefit of the Religious School

December lOth - 9:45 - 11:00; RS Chanukah Assembly to follow

Dec. lOth - Used book sale at the temple! January 21 st - Sisterhood meeting 10:00; Mental

Health speaker at 11 :00 February 11th - Sisterhood meeting 10:00 February 25th - 9:45 - Adult Hamantashen baking;

12:00 Jewels Hamantashen baking March 11th - Sisterhood meeting 10:00 April 15th - Sisterhood meting 9:45-11:30 (Yom

Hashoah-Holocaust Remembrance assembly 11:30)

May 20th - Sisterhood meeting 9:45-11 :30; RS closing day assembly 11:30 - Picnic at 12:00

Regards,

Mfcheee,

Michele Alessandrini

MENTAL HEALTH SPEAKER

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21 - HAM at the temple LUCILLE HARGROVE

From the Speakers' Bureau ofNAMI (National

Alliance on Mental Illness - the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to improving the lives

of persons living with serious mental illness and their

families. The goals of the program: - to educate listeners regarding mental health and

illness - to offer parents information about what

warning signs to look for in their children

COOKBOOK - COOKBOOK The holidays give us a reason to pull out our recipe

box to find that special family recipe that our husbands, wives and children request to make the holidays complete. Take a moment to really look at your recipe collection this month and please contribute one or more recipes to our cookbook in cel­ebration of Valley Temple's 50th anniversary.

And the best part of making your recipe contribution? When you bring your special dish to a potluck or celebration and someone begs for the recipe, just tell them that it is in the temple cookbook.

Send your recipe(s) to recipe4valley@gmail.com I f you'd like to join the cookbook committee, please contact Sue Bortz- 321-3127.

~OT ~OOKS?

~\ .. =I~'

- ::= =-~ .... .,

Valley Temple's Sisterhood does, and you can too. December will bring you two opportunities to purchase books and help Sisterhood make its contribution to Religious School.

KENWOOD BARNES & NOBLE- DECEMBER 3, 4,5

Simply bring the Barnes & Noble voucher to the I Kenwood Barnes & Noble any time on December 3, 4, and 5

and a portion of the proceeds from your purchase of books, music, and DVDs (excluding gift cards) will benefit the temple. Clip your voucher from the bulletin, find it on valleytemple.com, or pick one up at the temple. Questions? Contact Alison Weikel at 759-6554 or robal@fuse.net

SISTERHOOD'S USED BOOK SALE DECEMBER 10ATTHE TEMPLE FROM 9:45-12 NOON.

We will offer hundreds of gently-used books of all categories, for the whole family. Prices will rarely exceed two dollars, and you will walk away with a smile on your face and an armload of good reading for the cold months ahead. We will be donating any remaining children's books to "Mary Ann's Kids," a local charity that brings books to disadvantaged children. It's not too late to donate books for the sale. Drop them at the temple. Questions? Contact Helen Waits at 242-0066 or bindywaits@aol.com.

KROGER GIFfCARDS MAKEGREATHOLIDAYGIFI'S!

Use your Kroger Gift Card to purchase groceries and gas for yourself or give one as a gift! Sisterhood receives a portion of every dollar spent from these cards, which in turn helps us support the Temple. Use them often for an easy way to support this very important fundraiser - at no extra cost to you! Contact Robyn McCarrick @ 868-9929 for a card or more information. (Please note that IRS regulations require us to state that this is not a tax-deductible donation).

BIRTHDAYS

DECEMBER. JANUARY

Laurie Marks 12101 Jacob Clark 01101

Karin Gelfand O'Neill 12/01 Sarah Sterner 01102

Chryi A. Resnick 12101 Helen Levy 01102

Hana Moss 12102 Nicholas Fritzhand 01102

Corey Denham 12103 William Clark 01103

Adam Schimberg 12103 Marcia Dempsey 01103

Isaac Aaron Newman 12103 Leon Silverman 01104

Elena Kratz 12103 Lisa Rosenthal 01104

Michael R. Bluestein 12104 Rachel Schwartzman 01106

Randy Russell . 12104 Carol Kramberg-Walker 01106

Kim Blatt 12106 Bryce Green 01106

Jessica Dreskin 12106 Dotty Levinson 01107

Beverly Shussett 12106 Bernice Pollack 01108

Mike Brod 12108 Jessica Lewis 01108

Rachel Ran 12108 Susan Price 01109

Joshua Rosenthal 12108 Robert Dempsey 01110

Judy Silverman 12109 Richard Kuhr 01112

Martha Schimberg 12110 Susan Trenkamp 01112

Gideon Resnick 12111 William Eisenberg 01115

Lawrence Nagler 12112 Grant Domheggen 01115

Barbara Stewart 12112 Aubrey Herman 01115

Micha Singer-Nourie 12113 Monica Valentini 01115

Suzanne Firestone 12113 Judy McKinney 01116

Helen Spieler 12113 Thomas Sherman 01116

Leonard Zwick 12114 Jillian Nagler 01117

Andrew Amann 12114 Elliot SpicIer 01118

Jeffrey Garfield 12115 Cindi Miller 01119

Rachel Stewart 12115 Jim Cronin 01119

Alexander Spohr 12/15 Donna Edell 01119 Paige Miller 12116 Kenneth Berg 01121 Jean Amber 12117 Jacqueline Rabe 01122

Dianne Rabe 12117 Stan Shuck 01122

Kathy Schlaeger 12117 Randi Solomon 01123

Sally Waxman 12119 Janelle Gelfand 01124

Robert Hiller 12119 Carrie Biales 01124

Harrison Knarr 12120 Benjamin Plymesser 01126

Joanne Cohen 12121 Jessica Kaplan 01130 Matthew Silverstein 12122 Jeanette Weinberg 01130 Donald Pollack 12122 Susan Levy 01131 Alice Hom 12/24 Jacob Lyon 12125 Lily Liebman 12126 Alan Schneider 12127 Emma Heines 12128 Carol Spritzer 12/28 Sydney Domheggen 12128 Eva Rebecca Brod 12128 Leah Bea Brod 12128 Melissa Klotz 12129 Daniel Valentini 12129 Mae Cohen 12130 Leah Reynolds 12131

V Honor a birthday, anniversary, or other special ~ occasion or honor the memory of a loved one

by donating to one of our funds which will suit the donor or honoree.

These contributions support special programs and projects not covered by our operating budget.

~ For more info, call the Temple office. A

DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Benjamin and Rebecca Plymesser 12/04/1994 Andy & Kim Stark 12/06/1997 Jody and Kent Finley 12/08/1984 Jay & Sandy Hatfield 12/16/1990 Bradley and Karen McClelland 12/16/1995 Rich & Donna Edell 12/17/1973 Alan & Margie Schneider 12/18/1965 Eric and Nora Rubinoff 12/2111991 Diane Engber and Les Chard 1212111980 Robert and Clare Deutsch 12/22/1991 Am&Sue Bortz 1212211979 Jim & Eileen Chalfie 12/26/1965 Anthony & Don Ach 12/261 Mike and Jessica Wagner 12/28/2002 Leon & Judy Silverman 12/30/1979 Andrew & Susan Spohr 12/30/1989

JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES Jerry Newfarmer & Amy Paul 01/0112000 Jules & Sandra Saslow 01102/1993 Ron & Barbara Stem 01125/1969 Mike and Miriam Brod 01125/1992 Ron & Sharon Ran 01126

Sustaining tlie generations

We gratefully acknowledge the following contributions:

RABBI'S DISCRETIONARY FUND: In honor of speedy recovery of Sue Spohr; from Ann Arnoff In memory of Sam Lobar's aunt;from Jeri & Myron Fish To honor the memory of Hilda & Harvey Price;from Sue & Jay Price In honor of Mark & Megan Sass' birthday;from Robert & Helen Sass

SOCIAL ACTION FUND: A speedy recovery to Helen Habbert, a speedy recovery to Dean Alessandrini, in memory ofJerry Newfarmer's father; in honor of the birth of Michelle LaBarge's granddaughter;from Bob & Jenny Broh In honor of Helen & Ernie Waits Jr.'s anniversary; in honor of Alison Weikel's birthday; from Laurel & Marvin Fischbaum

SEINSHEIMER MUSIC FUND: In memory of A.J. Randman;from George & Sue Trenluzmp In honor ofJohn & Jean Amber 's anniversary;from Laurel & Marvin Fischbaum

TECHNOLOGY FUND: In memory of Ruth Kravitz; from Erwin Colish & Mary Mitshkun

BRYNA SCHWARTZ MEMORIALONEG FUND: In honor of Brad Greenberg's appointment as Municipal Court Judge; from Jay & Stacey Bolotin In honor ofJudge Brad Greenberg'S appointment to Municipal Court; from Judge Heather Stein Russell, Randy, Taylor& Graham

CARING COMMITTEE: Speedy recovery to Sue Spohr, Laurel Fischbaum, Helen Habbert; from the Lobar F amity

SPECIAL GIFTS FUND: To honor the memory of John Hooven;from Margie & Lou Rauh

MEN'S CLUB: In memory of Fran Lazaroff's mother; from Jim & Cindi Miller

December 2006 ~-_2IlO7

S " T w T F S S " T w T • 5 1 • 1 • 3 4 • • J 4 I • 7 • • 7 • • 10 11 12 13

'" 11 12 13 SA 15 11 I. tS 11 17 11 11 211 U 11 " 2l) 21 D ZI 21 D ZI 24 2S >II :u 24 2S >II 11 21 .. ,. >II .. ,. 31 31

SUnday Honclay ~ ~ ~ Friday Sab.rdav Doa!mber

7:30pm :>nacoat ~ 1~~=~~

I BARNES & NOBlE AlE 10:QOam Let's Read The FRIDAY NITE LIVE 9:00am Torah study GIFT SHOP SALE 9:30am Mom and Me 5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet Bible 6:3Opm~Gr 10:00am Shabbat Service

9:45am ReligIous School Oass 5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet 12:00pm l.und1NLeam 9:45am SeYenth{Elghth 7:00pm Endowment 6:30pm Ad Hebrew Owntwn 7:30pm Shabbat 5eIvIce

Gr SessIon Comm Mtg 6:30pm Ad Heb Aleph 11:00am Ttird Gr Family Men Ilems. .•

1 ~ ~ l' 1~ 11 GIFT SHOP SALE 9:30am Mom and Me ~:~ Ad Hebrew Bet ; 12:00pm BluAsh ~~~]lON iSECOND NIGif CHANUKAH

Sistert100d Bock Sale Oass 5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet ~~ KAH 9:30am Torah study

:~:=== 6:30pm Ad Hebrew 7:30pm CreatIon. 7:30pm Shabbat 5eIvIce 10:3Oam Shabbat Service

GimmeI Evolution & God 10:00am Sistert100d Mtg 6:30pm Ad Heb Aleph 8:00pm SeventIl/EigI1t 12:00pm ~"#" 7:00pm RS Hebrew Gr IntMIet 5es

1: 19 2( _2J Z; Z;

NO REUGiOUS SCHOOL FOURTH NIGIf :HANUIW[ IFIFTH N!§I1I ~ ~ ~ ~ EICiIffii NIGHT OiANUKAH NO 5IW!8AT SERVICE I THIRD NIGif CHANUKAH 9:30am Mom and Me NO AOUl r HEBREW NO BIBlE lASS 7:30pm Shabbat Service NC ORAH STUDY

6:00pm MovIe & Oass NO RSHEBREW ~~ 0Inner@Gehrs

2' ~ ~ ~ 21 :x 3C NO REUGiOUS SCHOOL NO AOUl . HEBREW .~.~ 7:30pm Shabbat Servtce NO 5IW!8A". SERVICE

NORS~ NO TORAH S UDY

I 31

NO REUGIOUS SCHOOL

-

January 2007 _2007 .......,2IlO7 S " T w T F S S " T W T F S

1 • 3 • I • 1 • l 7 • • 10 11 12 13 • S • 7 • • 11

" tS II 17 11 11 211 11 12 11 I. 15 II 17 21 D ZI 24 2S >II :u 11 " >II 21 22 ZI 14 21 .. ,. 31 21 21 :u 21

SUnday Monday Tuesmv WelleSIIay ~. .. FrIdaY Sab.rdav Jaooary 1 200

OFFICE Q.OSED NORS HEBREW 10:00am Read Bible Oass 7:30pm Shabbat ServIce 9:30am Torah study 12:00pm lunctlNLeam 10:3Oam Shabbat ServIce

Owntwn

1 11 1 9:45m1 ReIgious Sd100I 5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet 12:00pm IJrdlNleam Gr Retreat 9:45am~ 5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet BIuAsh FAMILY SHABIIAT NO 5IW!8AT SERVICE

GrSesslon 6:30pm Ad Hebrew 6:30pm Seccrd/Third Gr NO TORAH STUDY GimmeI DInner

6:30pm Ad Heb Aleph 7:30pm Shabbat Service 7:00pm RS Hebrew

1 1 1 1 1 1 2( Gr ReIreIt 5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet 9:30am Read Bible Oass 7:30pm Shabbat Service 9:30am Torah study

NO RBlGlOUS SCHOOL 5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet 8:00pm Sew!nth/Elghth 10:00am Tot Shabbat 6:30pm Ad Hebrew Gr IntMIet 10:3Oam Shabbat Service

GImrneI 6:30pm Ad Heb Aleph 7:00pm RS Hebrew 7:30pm Board MeetIng

21 22 23 ~ ~ 2Ii 2 9:45m1 ReIgious School 9".3Oam Mom and Me 5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet 7:30pm Shabbat Service 9:30am Torah study

10:ooam SIsIetloocIIig Oass 5:00pm RS Hebrew-Bet 10:3Oam Shabbat Service 11:OOam SIsIetloocI 6:30pm Ad Hebrew

MenIal HeaIIh GIrnmeI SpeaIzr 6:30pm Ad Heb Aleph

7:00pm RS Hebrew

2! 2 ..1!l 3 I 9:45m1 ReIgious School 9:30am Mom and Me 5:00pm Ad Hebrew Bet 9:45am~ Oass 5:00pm RS Hebrew-8et

Gr Session 6:30pm Ad Hebrew 9:45am SIxIh Gr Family GimmeI

fd@HUC 6:30pm Ad Heb Aleph 11:00am Ttird Gr Family 7:00pm RS Hebrew

Ed

Sandford R. Kopnick, Rabbi Solomon T. Greenberg, Rabbi Emeritus Craig Lewis, Rabbinic Intern Elizabeth Woosley, Director of Education Barbara Stewart, President

/Iv­VALLEY

"r-,k

Michele Alessandrini, Women of Reform Judaism President Jim Miller, Men's Club President Wendy Walsh, Temple Administrator

WEB SITE: www.vallevtemple.com E·MAlL: wendY@Valleytemple.com or use links at valleytemple.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

HUC Klau Library 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220

u.s. POSTAGE PAID

CINCINNATI, OHIO NON PROFIT ORG. PERMIT NO. 2333

,,',,',',',',',',,', iii "",,.,,111111 •••• i ,,11/1111 II Ii ,II ul

- tt;Jpb:tJ ~~

20% OFF ALL CHANU~AH ITEMS

SUNPA Ys, PECEMBEf<. .3 ANP 10 from 9:1/-5 am - noon (durinfj /<.e1i[Jious Schoof)

Gif+ Shop also open on TuesdztY eveninfJS 5-6 PM and 7-8 PM

Shop fhe Sis+erhood Gif+ Shop for 'your fjiff needs in&!udinfj wrappinfj paper and decorafions

Purchase 'your 2007 En+erfainmenf boo~s -- OnlY ~20 - maks fjreaf fjif+s

Proceeds from the Shop benefit Temple pro~rams and projects

FAMILY SHABBAT

Friday, January 12, 7:30 pm

Service designed especially for grade school children and their families

Rabbi Kopnick will tell a story Music: David Snyder

Oneg Shabbat will follow the service

PEACE NOT APARTHEID JIMMY CARTER

January 2007 .v TevatlShevat 5767

fOf .5HABBAf SAt JAN. IQ, 10 <lm

with Ch<lr\ene GlIbitz

Intended for children ages birth through first grade, these services are filled with energy and the joy of Judaism. Lots of music, puppets, and the joy of Shabbat. Bring your small child and share Shabbat together as a family along with Charlene and Rabbi Kopnick.

BOOK REVIEW

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18-- 7:30 PM

Rabbi Kopnick will review Jimmy Carter's new book

Palestine Peace Not Apartheid

Read the book (or don't) and join us for this discussion!!!

Stories Music

Arts " Crafts Play Friends Jewish

holidays Time

-- -- - togetherl

ttoIftIftif and " AIIIV'kaI

AI""~~ Ages 6 mos.,,] yearS Wi'th mom, dad, or

caregiVer!

MondaY Mornings 9:30-11:00 a.m. 15 Sessions Starting JanuarY 22, 20fT}

Teacher: W/omingS own 'Pam Meisner

$225 fOr Temple Members $2'70 fOr non .. members

The Valley Temple 145 Springfield Pike. Wyoming.OH.45215IPh.

513.761.3555 eaJl9lal8i !Kop1l.ic4 04 Waulg. 1M ddail6!

SISTERHOOD REMINDERS!

The 50th anniversary cookbook can be pre-ordered at the discounted price of $13.00 until 1/28107. Please mail checks to Valley Temple. Gift certificates are available at the discounted price as well, also through 1/28/07.

January 21st - Sisterhood meeting 10:00; Mental Health speaker at 11 :00

February 11th - Sisterhood meeting 10:00

February 25th - 9:45 - Adult ~ Hamantashen baking; 12:00 Jewels ~1\ Hamantashen baking ~

February 26th - 3rd annual Book Review -As in the past, the evening will include a lively discussion and a sampling of sweets. The book we will discuss is The Ladies Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis. Alison Weikel will be placing an order from amazon.com. The cost of the book is $11.62. Please send that amount to Alison, 6759 Stillington

, Drive, Liberty Township, OH by

Iil!J January 13 if you would like to

3 J; be included in this order. Alison Weikel

6759 Stillington Drive Liberty Township, OH 45011

MEN'S CLUB PROGRAMS January 15 - 6:30 pm at the Temple

Izzy's Dinner - $10.00 per person Speaker: Marty Levy

who will discuss how to help those who need special assistance

CINCINNATI CYCLONES HOCKEY GAME Sunday, February 18

Meet at 1:00 pm for lunch at the US Bank Arena - downtown

$12.00 per person Kids and friends are welcome

TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME ... Sunday, June 10 - 1 :15 pm

Reds vs Cleveland $20.00 per ticket for

View Level behind home plate tickets Kids and friends are welcome to attend

PLEASE RSVP TO JMILLER12@CINCI.RR.COM

SHABBAr SERVICES · JANUARY FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music Bob Pollack and Marilyn Zelcer Oneg Shabbat hosted by Am and Sue Bortz in memory of Reva and Philip Bortz

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6 9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service We welcome members of David Locketz's ConfIrmation class from Minneapolis, MN

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12, 7:30 PM FAMILY SHABBAT Shabbat Service Music: David Snyder

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 NO TORAH STUDY NO SHABBAT SERVICE

FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Charlene Gubitz Oneg Shabbat hosted by Marty and Helen Levy in honor of Helen's birthday

SATURDA~JANUARY20

9:30 AM - Torah Study 10:00 AM - Tot Shabbat with Charlene Gubitz 10:30 AM - Shabbat Service

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26 7:30 PM Shabbat Service Music: Bob Pollack and Cantor Yvon Shore

he Valley Temple

Sandford R. Kopnick, Rabbi Solomon T. Greenberg, Rabbi Emeritus Craig Lewis, Rabbinic Intern Elizabeth WOCJSley, Director of Education Barbara Stewart, President

tJo., VALLEY

'1--,.4-

Michele Alessandriniy Women of Reform Judaism President Jim Miller, Men's Club President Wendy Walsh, TernpieAdministrator

WEB SITE: www.valleytemple.com E·MAlL: wendY@Valleytemple.com or use links at valleytemple.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED HUC Klau Library 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45220

u.s. POSTAGE PAID

CINCINNATI, OHIO NON PROFIT ORG. PERMIT NO. 2333

,., •• ,. ,. , ••• ", .. I, HI" ••• 1.1,1" III, ././" III. '"~ .,) j. Ii. ,I

,

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HOLD THE DATES!!!

The Valley Temple celebrates its 50th anniversary with a weekend full of events, May 18th-20th, 2007. There will be a special Shabbat setvice Friday night, a celebration dinner Saturday night, and special religious school activities on Sunday. Be there as we honor our first half -century and celebrate our future!