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Vol. 43 No. 10 Tammuz - Av 5776 August 2016

Chai LightsChai Lights

For more information, please contact Valley Beit Midrash at www.valleybeitmidrash.org or Sheana Abrams - Temple Chai at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

The Final Sy Sacks Memorial Lecturewith

Rabbi Joseph TelushkinSunday, October 30

7:00 pm, Temple ChaiSuggested Donation - $18

“On Being a Good Person in a Morally Complicated World: On Forgiveness, Self-Esteem,

and Why It’s so Hard to Change”

Rabbi Joseph Telushkin has been called “one of the great Jewish thinkers of our time” by The Huffi ngton Post. He is a world renowned lecturer, voluminous writer on Jewish thought and ethics, a Senior Associate with CLAL, the National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, and is a member of the board of directors of the Jewish Book Council. Ordained at Yeshiva University and a graduate of Columbia University, Rabbi Telushkin has been named by Newsweek as one of the most infl uential rabbis in America and as one of the fi fty best speakers in the United States by Talk magazine.Rabbi Telushkin’s writings are part of the essential canon of contemporary Jewish literature. His book Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History, is one of the best-selling books on Judaism of the past twenty years. His most recent book, Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Infuential Rabbi in Modern History, has been noted as a “staple of rabbinic biography.”Rabbi Telushkin lives with his family in New York City and lectures regularly throughout the United States.

Save the Date!

Plan to Join Us!

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Worship With Us

Friday - Nosh 5:30 pm

Friday - Kabbalat Shabbat6:15 pm

Saturday Morning See Echai for Schedule Light Kiddush Following

First Friday of the MonthTot Shabbat

5:00 pm

Rabbi Mari Chernow Rabbi Bonnie Koppell

Temple Chai4645 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 aff iliated with the Union for Reform Judaism

Debbie Blyn, President........................................................................debbie@blyn.netHelen Holden, VP Administration..........................helen.holden@sackstierney.comSteve Sanders, VP Education.................................... [email protected] Mark Feldman, VP Finance...............................................mark.feldman@yahoo.com

Barry Kipnis, VP at Large - Fundraising.................................barrykipnis@gmail.comRon Fischler, VP at Large - Governance...................................... [email protected] Eisenhart, VP at Large..........................................................anitaeisdo@aol.com

Ginny Keller, Immediate Past President

Lori BermanGreg Cohen

Judi GlassMichael House

Alan IsaacsonLisa Kaiser

Brett KurlandRich Rose

Eric RosenbergBruce Selin

Jessica YanowCarole Zeichick

Joe Miller, Excutive DirectorMary Passell, Director, Early Childhood CenterAriela Ben-Dor, Principal of Hebrew Studies/Teacher Relations

Amanda Campbell - Principal of Administration/CurriculumErin Wynn, Director of Youth and Family Programming

Senior Staff

Board of Directors

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

Cantor Ross Wolman

August Shabbat Service Schedule

Friday, August 5 - 5:00 pm Tot ShabbatFriday, August 5 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat ShabbatSaturday, August 6 - 10:00 am Shacharit ServiceFriday, August 12 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat Shabbat

Friday, August 19 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat ShabbatFriday, August 26 - 6:15 pm, Kabbalat ShabbatSaturday, August 27 - 10:00 am Shacharit Service

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Board of Directors - President

Dear Fellow Congregants, Summer may appear to be a quieter me at Temple Chai, but behind the scenes, there is considerable work and planning underway for the High Holy Days, and to develop programming for the upcoming year. Below is a small sample of some of the exci ng things you will see and experience this coming year.WorshipPrayer Lab will be back! If you have not yet been to a Prayer Lab service, make it a point to a end. There will be Prayer Lab services during the erev High Holy Day services, and on select Kabbalat Shabbats. They are all diff erent. They are inspira onal, musical, refl ec ve, and innova ve. Also, this year, we will be celebra ng Shabbat in the Hood. As a community, we will worship and celebrate Shabbat in various homes and other loca ons throughout Phoenix. You will also see Friday Food Truck Kabbalat Shabbats, along with Camp Shabbat, and many retreats. Adult ProgrammingBat Chai programming will be centered on the theme Taste of Time. Women of all ages will want to join Cantor Sharona Feller and Bat Chai for events that will follow our Jewish yearly cycle, and will educate and inspire. The fi rst event, Entering Sacred Time, is scheduled for September 18th. There will be several Men’s events this year, in addi on to the Men’s Retreat with Cantor Wolman and Rabbi Berk. The fi rst Men’s event will be Sunday football on October 30th. The Shalom Center, now under the direc on of Rabbi Koppell, will con nue its strong programs this year. Watch for informa on on book groups, Mussar, healing services, caring community programs, Chevra Kaddisha and Shiva support. Also, the return of Eco-Chai! The Shalom Center has long been an integral and unique part of Temple Chai, and will con nue to serve our community. The Adult Educa on off erings at Temple Chai for this coming year are very exci ng. The Melton school is returning to Temple Chai! Our partnership with Valley Beit Midrash will mean several engaging and innova ve speakers at Temple Chai, including Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, Rabbi Darren Kleinberg and Rabbi Bill Berk! We will con nue to have our regular Torah study and other educa onal groups that bring meaning and community to our synagogue.Youth and FamiliesOur Early Childhood Center is strong and growing. Enrollment is at its highest level ever! Programming, under the direc on of Mary Passell, is nurturing and mo va ng. It is fabulous seeing our youngest members in the halls learning, exploring and growing. The regular programming includes music, Hebrew, pre-reading skills, and much more. I am extremely proud that our synagogue off ers such a warm, safe, engaging and fun environment for the youngest in our community.Our Religious School directors, Amanda Campbell and Ariela Ben-Dor, have spent the spring and summer months planning updates and some changes to our educa onal program. Sundays will now be a longer day, off ering unique educa onal and community-building programs for our youth and families. Of course, educa on and engagement are always the priority. Be sure to stop by on a Sunday morning and see the campus full of ac vity. Our teen youth group, TCTY, is already known throughout the Reform movement as one of the largest and most successful chapters. A full year of ac vi es is planned, along with Regional events. I urge all of our teens to a end at least one event this year. It is a great community, off ering fun and leadership building opportuni es. I could not be more proud of Temple Chai and our clergy and staff for the though ul work they are doing to make sure we have strong, meaningful, and engaging programming of many types. I am sure you will fi nd something interes ng for you and your family. I hope you enjoy the remaining weeks of summer and I look forward to seeing you at our synagogue.

L’shalom,

Debbie Blyn,President, Board of Directors


Adult Education

Do You Need a Place to Celebrate Your Simcha?We have beautiful ballrooms and a courtyard at Temple Chai that can

accommodate up to 300 guests with or without a dance floor.

To reserve space for a Kiddush Brunch/Luncheon or Party,

contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

Youth Engagement Save the Date!

TCTY Kick-Off EventSaturday, August 20

6:00 - 8:30, Temple ChaiWatch for details coming soon!

For more informa on about TCTY Events, contact Erin Wynn at [email protected]

Early Childhood Center

Tot ShabbatFriday, August 55:00 - 6:00 pm

Open HouseSunday, August 710:00 - 11:00 am

followed by fun at Ready, Set, Play!

First Day of School Monday, August 8

Back to School Night (Adults Only)Wednesday, August 17

6:30 pm

Back to School Tot ShabbatFriday, September 2

5:00 - 6:00 pm

For more informa on about ECC events, contact Mary Passell at [email protected]

For more informa on, contact the Religious School Offi ceat [email protected]

Don’t Forget to Register your Child(ren) online. Contact the Religious School offi ce for registra on

assistance.

1st Day of Religious SchoolSunday, August 21

9:00 am

Religious School


B’nai Mitzvah

Has your Child Turned 11?It’s time to set a Bar/Bat Mitzvah date!

Contact Joan Neer at 602-971-1234 or [email protected] for a Bar/Bat Mitzvah date.


Coming to the Temple for aclass or mee ng?

Consider bringing “Just 3 Things.”

Just 3 Things (J3T) provides food for youth transi oning out of the foster care system. The J3T Food Pantry is a program of Jewish Family and Children’s Services, where youth are taught to become self-suffi cient

by helping them obtain a GED, fi nd a job and locate an apartment.

A J3T bin is conveniently located by the doors of the Small Sanctuary at Temple Chai.

Please contact Holly Packer at [email protected] with any ques ons or for more informa on visit our website at www.jus hreethings.org.

The Tree of LifeTrees are important to our tradi on. Leaves for this tree may be purchased for $180 to honor a person or a family, to celebrate an anniversary, friendship, birth, wedding, a bar/bat mitzvah, or in memory of a loved one.

Memorial PlaquesA memorial plaque is a wonderful way to honor the memory of a loved one. The cost for a Memorial Plaque is $360 for Temple Chai members and $500 for non-members.

To purchase a Leaf or Memorial Plaque, contact Sheana Abrams at 602-971-1234 or [email protected].

Chesed

Tzedakah BoxClothing, toiletries and household items are always appreciated by Interfaith Coopera ve Ministries (ICM). Collec on bin is in the temple offi ce. 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 [email protected] if you have any

ques ons or sugges ons for the donated funds.

Adult Community

For more informa on about Bat Chai events, contact Joan Neer at [email protected]

Programs and Lunch will resume in November

For more informa on about Men’s Programming or Dor L’Dor events, contact

Sheana Abrams at [email protected]

Women’sProgramming

Senior’sProgramming

Save the Date!Women’s Retreat

March 17 - 19, 2017Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center

Men’sProgramming

Save the Date!Men’s Getaway

withRabbi Berk & Cantor Wolman

Febr ar 24 - 26, 2017Franciscan Renewal Center

Temple Chai Senior ChavurahThe Temple Chai Senior Chavurah is expanding their

membership. Their group gets together approximately once a month for social, intellectual, and recrea onal ac vi es.

Previous events have included a Chanukah Latke party and a performance of the Sco sdale Philharmonic.

For more informa on, please call Flo Kulekofsky at 602-697-4199 or

Laura & Larry Eisenhart at 602-296-4241


Shalom Center Programs

Baby and Me TimeWednesday, August 3, 10, 17 and 2411:00 - 12:30 am, HouseSupport Group for Parents of babies 6 wks - 12 mosCaring for Our Loved Ones: A Jewish Support and Resource Group for Families and CaregiversMonday, August 22 7:00 - 8:30 pm, HouseHealing HandiworkSunday, August 141:00 - 4:00 pm, Private homeContact: Nona at [email protected] Hope for TodayTuesday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 303:30 – 4:30 pm, HouseSpiritual program of recovery for those who suff er from the debilita ng eff ects of chronic pain and chronic illness, based on the Twelve Steps of AA. Contact: [email protected]. JACS: Support Group for Jewish Alcoholics, Addicts, and their Friends and FamilyWednesday, August 3 and 17 7:30 pm, Ina Levine Jewish Community Center, 2nd fl oor Conference Room. Contact: [email protected] Kni ng with KavannahNo summer mee ngs. Group resumes September 27, 11:00 amLiving Through LossMonday, August 1 and 224:30 – 6:00 pm, HousePeople of the Book GroupThursday, August 182:00 – 3:30 pm, HouseJoin us to discuss Henna House by Nomi Eve.Sit and Be Fit Chair YogaMonday, August 8 and 221:30 - 2:15 pm, Small Sanctuary

Torah StudyLeviticus:

Studying the middle before we start again at the beginning...

Sundays, 9:15 - 10:15 am(Will be in a private home un l Religious School resumes

August 21)

Exploring the book of Levi cus, one verse/word/le erat a me.

For more informa on about dates and registra on, contact Joan Neer at 602-971-1234, ext 291 or [email protected]

Adult Education

For informa on on any of the above programs, please contact Marci Beliak at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

Adult Bar/Bat Mitzvah ProgramLed by Rabbi Bonnie Koppell

Class will resume Wednesday, September 28

6:30 - 8:15 pm

Intro to JudaismIntro to Judaism registra on is now live at

www.reformjudaism.org/learning/intro-judaism/introduc on-judaism-arizona

Classes will be held atKol Ami

Thursday nightsSeptember 15, 2016 - February 2, 2017

Todah RabahJonathan Stern Sue GodwinRuth Zeiden David and Barbara MaylEfrem Melnick Fund For Senior Educa onIn Honor ofthe Birth of Sander and Lana Nassan’s Granddaughter, Dahlia Rose Michael and Joan Neer & Be y BrodskyElisa Lanes Healing SeriesIn Memory ofWarren Sanderson Michael and Arlene LanesIlana M. Solomon Fund for Special Needs Children & Their FamiliesIn Honor ofLennie Grobstein’s 85th Birthday David and Barbara MaylIn Memory of Ann Cohen Raymond and Kathy SolomonLeonard Geifman Michael Greenland and Lisa JennisStan Kleiner Mitzvah GardenIn Memory ofSheldon Levine Mary LevineTemple Chai Early Childhood CenterIn Honor ofBarbara Goldberg’s Bat Mitzvah Marcie and Steve Goldberg

Temple Chai Endowment Founda onLauren Kaye MemorialIn Memory of Kevin Gheen Louis and Hope Dolce Shirley and Al’s Passover Pantry In Memory ofRobert and Freddy Brodsky Joan and Michael Neer & Be y BrodskyA.P. Neer Joan and Michael Neer

Temple Chai FundsGeneral FundIn Apprecia on ofTemple Chai Mark and Diana Feldman Sherle FlaggmanSharon and Felix Salomon Gary and Debbie BlynIn Honor ofThe Birth of Henry Glass Gary and Debbie BlynAlan Isaacson’s service on the Execu ve Commi ee Temple Chai Execu ve Commi eeDavid Sandweiss’ service on the Board of Directors Temple Chai Board of DirectorsThe Marriage of Mark and Jill Schwartz Michelle and Steven PassonSharona and Howie Silverman Drs. William Rosenfeld and Susan LippmanIn Memory ofSara Dembowski Meir and Cynthia DembowskiIrv Krenitz Sue GodwinGarson Kwasman Bertram and Sue KwasmanArthur Langer Marcia LangerHarvey and Joan Bream’s Grandson, Sco Metzner Bertram and Sue KwasmanSara Newman Joe and Carol NewmanElayne Paskow Anne PaskowHarry Rockoff Sharon DunnShirley Shalwitz Gary and Debbie Blyn David and Laurie KlineCharlie Simberg Rowena SimbergMark Stark Richard and Karen StarkRabbi Chernow’s Discre onary In Apprecia on ofRabbi Mari Chernow Ken and Karen Kravitz Ron Kushner In Honor ofMort Lippman’s Birthday Andy, Glen and Nancy LippmanIn Memory ofFrieda Daskal Marilyn CrantzBill Goldberg Chet and Paula RossMax Golos Bertram and Sue Kwasman

Jennie Levy Gerald and Sandra LevyLouis Levy Gerald and Sandra LevyHarvey and Joan Bream’s Grandson, Sco Metzner Marianne and Lenny SilbermanJonathan Stern Marcia FinbergRabbi Koppell’s Discre onaryIn Apprecia on ofRabbi Koppell Sue Coore In Memory ofEsther Capin Gordon and Elizabeth KeithHilya Gurevich Jacob and Sophia ChemirsLeo Koppell Sue GodwinSue Pergament Evelyn FeibuschEdward Pla Lisa Pla Samuel Sandys Syd and Fay SandysJerry Shulkin Audrey ShulkinDave Shulkin Audrey ShulkinHelene Singer Gregg and Debbie Delfi nerLena Weiner and Fannie Friedman Bernard and Libby WeinerWishing a Speedy Recovery toJack Zelinger Audrey ShulkinCantor Wolman’s Discre onaryIn Apprecia on ofCantor Wolman Sherle FlaggmanRabbi Emeritus BerkIn Memory ofCecelia Gurevich Ida Kats Center for Tzedakah and Social Jus ceIn Memory ofRobert Morgen Michael and Marcy DulbergDeutsch Family Shalom Center In Apprecia on ofDavid Weiner Sue CooreIn Honor ofMort Lippman’s Special Birthday Bob and Marci BeliakSharona Silverman’s Re rement Sue GodwinIn Memory ofRoslyn Checkoway Dennis and Laurie CheckowayDenise Daskal Barry and Deborah WissShirley Shalwitz Barry and Deborah WissWillard Shoos ne Dennis and Checkoway



It’s Choir Recrui ng Open Season! Temple Chai’s choir needs you.

Did you sing in choir in school?

Did you always dream of singing in a good choir with a fun and inspiring director?

Dan Kurek is that guy!

Call or email Cantor Wolman, and let’s go for it!!!!!602-971-1234, ext 214 or [email protected]

WHO3rd - 7th graders

WHENRehearsals are Sundays 12:15 - 1:15 pm, a er schoolSingers receive free lunch courtesy of the Chai Café

Full performance schedule sent to families a er sign up

WHERESocial Hall and Main Sanctuary

WHYFun, new friends, making music together!

SIGN [email protected]

Adult and Youth Choirs


TEMPLE CHAI LEGACY SOCIETYAs part of our legacy giving eff orts, 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)Frank and Diane BlakeGary and Debbie BlynAdam and Cindy BrooksMari Chernow and Kara ThielemanGreg and Andrea CohenAnita EisenhartLee and Ellen EisinbergMark and Diana Feldman

Ron and Lory FischlerMarlyne FreedmanJudi GlassAlan and Amy IsaacsonNorman and Carol Janoff Lisa KaiserGinny KellerBarry and Randi KipnisKen and Karen KravitzJoe and Carol Newman

Steve and Nora Perlmu erDon and Esther SchonBruce SelinMayor Shanken and Sharon LewisArnie and Laural SigelMickey and Nona SiegelBarre and Barbara SilverErrol and Beryl SweetAlan and Carole Zeichick

For informa on, please contact our Legacy TeamFrank Blake 602-505-9373 Barry Kipnis 847-736-5994 Sharon Lewis 602-386-6332

Contact Joe Miller, Execu ve Director at 602-971-1234 or [email protected]

Ask me. I’ll tell you…By Sandy Rife, Mt. Sinai Cemetery

Why do we wash our hands before leaving the cemetery and entering a house of mourning?

The presence of a dead body is considered a source of ritual impurity. People who have been at a funeral and/or at a cemetery in the presence of a dead body wash their hands before entering a home. Sometimes this is done at the cemetery

or before entering the shiva house. Water is considered the source of all life, so pouring water over one’s hands makes us focus on life and sym-bolically remove spiritual impurity, not physical uncleanness. This is a physical act with spiritual

ramifications.

For information, call Sandy at 480-363-3854

Temple ChaiShiva Minyan Support Group

When a family is in mourning, the presence of the community is a source of comfort and strength.

If you would be interested in joining this very important part of our community to provide support, or are in need

of support for a Shiva Minyan please contact:Natalie Levy at

myna [email protected]

Alan Zeichick at [email protected]

orTemple Chai Offi ce at

602-971-1234We’ll help everyone feel comfortable par cipa ng in this

important mitzvah.

Summer Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, and by appointment after 4:00 pm

To schedule an appointment or for more information contact Joan Neer at 602-971-1234 ext 291 or [email protected]

We need your help!We are looking for volunteers when Religious school starts up again on

Sunday, August 21. Sunday mornings 8:45 am - 1:00 pm

This is a great way to schmooze, meet new people, and, if you are the crea ve type, have some fun helping

to set up displays.

20% off sale on all tallitot during AugustTemple Chai's Judaica Shop

also has Judaica and Non-Judaica items, Bar/Bat Mitzvah and

Wedding Gifts, Tallit, Jewelry, Candles and Candle Sets,

and much more!Stop by to see our great

selection!

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