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Kislev-Shevaf 5765

-Ah, its December. Time for the December dilemma. This is the time we look into
our backgrounds, our heritages, our souls, and have to make some difficult choices about
which path of celebration we will choose. Will it be Wildcat Basketball or NFL Football?
Especially now that the Bengals are getting better and the Titans are strong—it is a tough
call! Come on, is there anything else important happening this month?

Okay, you thought I was going to talk about Chanukkah and Christmas.
But, I guess that we have to really wonder whether this does present any type of dilemma
any more. In an effort to make room for us during this season, we have found a way to
completely keep up with our Christian neighbors—perhaps even out do them at this
holiday season. Not only have we commercialized Chanukkah, but we have done so with
menorot that can run thousands of dollars a piece. I really wonder what might happen if
we took the gifts out of the holiday—okay out of the holidays. Would there still be cause
for celebration and decoration? If there were no special holiday sales, no Santa for
pictures. no designer dreidels, and the |ike...and no presents, how would we mark this
time of year in a special way? Ok, the smell of latkes and donuts would flow through
Jewish homes. The fruitcake that gets passed from generation to generation would
continue to be brought, but not opened from gathering to gathering. Would there be a
Christmas tree or a yule log? Would carolers fill the winter air with song? I would love to
see how we might find ways to celebrate with each other, in each other’s homes and with
each other’s traditions, if the holiday was only about celebrating our diverse community.
This would, of course also mean that we cannot go about celebrating our respective
holidays at the expense of each other's dignity, as well. This should not be a season
where we oppress each other with our faiths, but one where we learn to celebrate each
other. Radical thought, I know.

I would challenge our city to not give gifts this holiday, but we know it
would never work—l would not be allowed in my own home ifl got presents cancelled.
But I do think that I can ask that we look well beyond presents in our celebration of
respective holidays. Perhaps we can think of gift giving in a slightly different way. Maybe
the gift of kindness and understanding towards each other might be nice. Randomly give
those you encounter a kind word, bright smile, even where welcomed, a warm embrace.

(continued on page 6)

Inside this issue:

Volume 72, Issue 5

Worship Schedule 2

Sisterhood News 3
Brotherhood News
Hadassah News

CKJF Events

GUCl News

Adult Education
Board Nominations

Craft & Kibbitz
Tuesday Bridge Club
Condolences

Refuah Shlemah
Mazal Tov
Committee Meetings

Adopt-A—School
From the Rabbi
ARZA News

Packing for College
Focus on Poverty

Book Discussion Group
Chanukkah Carnival

Tu B’Shevaf Celebration
TRYB Membership
Social Action Needs

Preschool
Religious School
lst Grade News
Yahrzeit

Contributions
Ads

Information

Q 3, FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK

At the Biennial meeting of the Midwest Region in lndianapolis last month, Marilyn Lieber was installed as a Regional
Vice-President and Judy Hersh was installed as a Board member. Mazal Tov to you both from the entire congregation.

December can be a hectic month. Put coming to Temple on your to do list. It will help relieve your stress and lift up
your spirits, Check the calendar for the various scheduled events. May your Chanukkah be bright!

L’Shalom
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' Starr Gantz, President

 

  

 

December 3
Shabbat Service 7:30 PM
Candle Blessing
Oneg Shabbat Hostesses/Hosts
Odette & Marty Kaplan
Janice & Larry Newman
Adele & Norman Potter
Usher: David Shraberg
Child Care Available

December 4
Vayeshev—Genesis 37:1-40:23
Kollel Study 9 AM
6th Grade will lead a service
10:30 AM

December 10
Tot Shabbat 6 PM
Pot Luck Dinner 6:30 PM
Special Oneg 7 PM
Shabbat Service 7:30 PM
Candle Blesser: Rose Rita Wurmser
Oneg Shabbat Hostesses/Hosts
Rose Rita & Jerry Wurmser
Linda & Jeff Noffsinger
Judi Wurmser & Paul Cable
Ushers: Linda Noffsinger
Nancy Redmon
David Shraberg
No Child Care Available

December 11
Miketz—Genesis 41:1 -44:1 7
Torah Study 9 AM

T’filah will follow

December 17
Shabbat Service 7:30 PM
Koleinu will sing
Candle Blesser: Debbie Sogin
Oneg Shabbat Hostesses/Hosts
Debbie & David Sogin
Susan & Paul Bachner
Usher: Janice Kuperstein
Child Care Available

December 18
Va yigash—Genesis: 44: 1 8-4 7:27
Kollel Study 9 AM

December 24

Shabbat Service 6 PM
No Oneg

No Child Care Available

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Janua 28
W252 ——DL— .
Vayechi—Genesis: 47—28-5026 Shabbat Sen/Ice 6 PM
No Oneg

Torah Study 9 AM

T'filah will follow No Child Care Available

ME
Yitro—Exodus: 1831-2023

Kollel Study 9 AM

W
Shabbat Service 6 PM
No Oneg

No Child Care Available February 4

Shabbat Service 7:30 PM
Candle Blesser: Regina Meade
Oneg Shabbat Hostesses/l-losts
Nelle & John Cohen
LisaMarie & Matt De Young

January 1
Shemot—Exodus 1: 1-61
Kollel Study 9 AM

M . Gina Meade
2238:? Serwce 6 PM Ushers: Joe Grobstein
g Jim Levenson, Jr.

Ushers: Jim Levenson, Jr.
Mark Simpson
No Child Care Available

Child Care Available

M
Mishpatim—Exodus: 21: 1-24: 18
Torah Study 9 AM

T’filah will follow

January 8
Va’era—Exodus: 6:2—9:35

Torah Study 9 AM
T’filah will follow

Januag 14

Tot Shabbat 6 PM

Pot Luck Dinner 6:30 PM

Pre—Shabbat Oneg 7 PM

Shabbat Service 7:30 PM

Candle Blesser: Laura Creamer

Oneg Shabbat Hostesses/Hosts
Laura & Travis Creamer
Nancy Schoenberg 8. Marc Swanson

Ushers: Joe Grobsteln

Jon Waltman

No Child Care Available
We note with sorrow

M15. the death of
Bo—Exodus: 10:1 -1 3: 16

Kollel Study 9 AM TOMS MILCHH.
Januafl 21 November 8, 2004

Shabbat Service 6 PM husband of Annette Milch

N0 Oneg father of Fred Milch & Miriam Bidlack

NO Child Care Available grandfather of Oscar Edward Nolan Milch

January 22
Beshalach—Exodus: 13:17-17:16

Torah Study 9 AM
T’filah will follow

May his memory be for a blessing

Zicharon Livracha

 

 

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SISTERHOOD NEWS

From the President, Marcia Brown

:4 I hope everyone who attended our Bazaar
enjoyed themselves and found all kinds of gifts for
others and themselves! It was a fun evening and
maybe it will become an annual event. The Hope
Center was very happy to receive our donations for
Homeless Awareness Month. As we were enjoying
ourselves, we did not want to forget those who are not
so fortunate There is plenty of time to do some last
minute shopping.,..our gift shop is still stocked with
many gift items, dreidels and of course, menorahs and
candles! Our fundraiser for Religious school has taken
on a different twist... so watch your mail for your
invitation to join in and support our children. Every
year Sisterhood has been fortunate to donate $3500 to
our Religious school. We hope you will participate and
help us reach our goal this year. Sisterhood means so
much to our Temple and all of our members mean so
very much to sisterhood. It is never too late to join
Sisterhood....there are many more programs and
projects coming up....we have only just begun!! Your
participation will have an impact on our Temple and

enrich your life, as well. I want to wish everyone a
very happy Chanukah.
L‘Shalom

Marcia Brown

REPORT ON HADASSAH DONOR

Once again the members and friends of the
Lexington Chapter of Hadassah contributed generously
to make the Donor Phonathon very successful. To date
we have received approximately $10,000 in pledges
with over half of the pledges already paid. In addition,
we have 13 Keepers of the Gate who give annually at
the $1,000 level. We thank and appreciate every
member and friend of Hadassah who donates to its
worthy causes.

We also want to thank the volunteers who met
to prepare the pledge letters and to make calls at the
Phonathon and after for all their efforts.

If anyone has questions about making a Donor
contribution or becoming a Keeper of the Gate, please
feel free to contact Lynn Furness, Fundraising VP (859—
873-0328) or Carole Wilson, Donor Campaign (859—
277-0979)

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM
THE DIRECTOR AT CKJF

December 12 Winter Dinner at Rossi’s
Restaurant 6-8230 PM

RSVP to 268-0672 Ext. 4# Or

jana@jewishlexington.org.

(see flyer in this bulletin)

 

 

GOLDMAN UNION CAMP INSTITUTE
FOR THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE

Entering 3rd through 10th grade children from
synagogues across the Midwest are currently being
enrolled for the coming summer program at our
regional U. R. J. Camp, The Goldman Union Camp

Institute. DON’T LET YOUR CHILD MISS THIS
CHANCE TO JOIN IN THE FUN AND FRIENDSHIP
OF G.U.C.|. A four week session (a two-week session
is offered for entering 3rd & 4th graders) at Goldman
Camp is a unique experience. 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.

Find out more about this wonderful opportunity
for your child by picking up a 2005 Goldman Camp
Brochure from the Temple office, or call the camp
directly at 317—873-3361. You can e-mail the camp at
GUCIOFFICE@aol.com.

BROTHERHOOD GOLF LEAGUE ?

The Temple Brotherhood is exploring the idea of
establishing a one evening per week golf league
beginning in the spring. The league would be open to
both men and women. We are still considering which
day we would play (leaning toward Tuesday or
Wednesday), and where we would play.

If you are interested in possibly participating in the
golf league, please contact Bill Spickard by phone (223—
8489) or e-mail (BSpickard48@yahoo.com).

Please note new e-mail address for Bill Spickard.
Mark in your directories.

 

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January 5 for February events 8. ‘
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ADULT EDUCA'I‘ION

TORAH STUDY

Beer i’is'e cs ducts Torah Study in the TAl
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group that brings together

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Dec/Jan schedule is 12111, 12/25, 1/8, and 1/22.

 

KOLLEL STUDY GROUP

ice Erigeiberg leads this study of

fundamental ideas of Jewrsh life and thought,
Among these are spirituality, the nature of God, a
antique of BlinCal and traditional lf‘lJUDCIlOf‘lS and
éa/is Jewish history pnncrples of the Reform move-
ment the reiation of Judaism to Christianity, Islam,
and Buddhism The purpose of the Kollel group's
study is not to assert these princrples as eternal
truths nor to refute them but to discover the wisdom
there is in them and to expand upon them. Drop in
any time and loan in the provocative and friendly
discussion

Dec/Jan schedule is 12/4, 12/18, 1/1, 1/15 &1/29

FINDING A JEWISH PATH WHILE THE
GROUND SHIFTS BENEATH US

The class takes place on the following dates:
12/19/04. 1/23/05 2/13/05; 3/20/05, 4/17/05, and
5/22/05 This is an adult discussion group led by
tarry Kant that studies traditional Jewish sources in
novel ways as we seek to reclaim a modern Jewish
path As in prewous years. times are on selected
Sundays from 1000 am until 12 noon. This year our
theme Will be "Difficult Bible Passages."

 

Plume send your new e-moil
address to Sandee at Sandee@lextoi.org
so you can receive the weekly e-mail
news. Many people have been dropped 1
by the Lervice due to incorrect
e-mail addresses. We need your help to
keep the data base updated.

 

Volume /9, Issue 5

RABBI KLINE OFFERS WEDNESDAY ADULT
ED CLASSES AT 7 PM & 12:15 PM

These classes cover varied topics that relate to
Judaism and are of interest to the Lexington community
They are free and open to all. Please come iorn us for an
informative discussmn of topics

7 PM—Ask the Rabbi

7 PM— Why is This Night Different?
12:15 PM—What’s A Haftarah?

12:15 PM—-What’s Jewish About Winter?

December 1
December 8
December 15
December 22

7 PM—A Systemic Response to Outdated
Ways of Viewing Jewish History
Part/

7 PM—A Systemic Response to Outdated
Ways of Viewrng Jewish History
Part /I

12:15 PM— How Jewish Was Martin Luther

King, Jr, ,7
12:15 PM—365 Birthdays 3 Year

January 5

January 12

January 19

January 26

BOARD NOMINATIONS

Names may be placed in nomination for election
to the Board by means of a nominating petition for each
person sought to be nominated. The petition must
contain the signatures and addresses of at least five
members in good standing of the Temple. no such
signature to be valid if the signator has signed more
nominating petitions in any one year than the total
number to be elected to the Board of Trustees. In order
to be valid and acceptable, the nominating petitions shall
be mailed to the chairperson of the nominating
committee, David Brown and must be postmarked on or
before February 15, 2005.

 

 

TEMPLE ADATH ISRAEL
MISSION STATEMENT

Adath Israel Congregation is a Reform Congregation, affiliated with
the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ). This congregation is
established to maintain a Temple of facilities for communal worship
in the tradition of Reform Judaism, to provide a religious school for
the instruction of children, and to engage in other activities to
promote the fundamental principles of Judaism.

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CRAFT AND KIBBITZ i?

We continue to look for people to join us for the
Handcrafters group. The times may change in order for
more people to participate Watch your bulletin or an e-
mail to keep informed of the days and times of the meet-
ings.

. Please call the Temple office at 269-2979 and
Join this great group of people.

 

TUESDAY BRIDGE
CLUB

 

The Tuesday Bridge Group meets in the Temple
Library beginning at 11 AM Bring your lunch and play
until 2 PM You don’t have to be an expert to join. This
group is going strong, so if you like to play bridge, here’s
your chance to join and socialize with fellow Temple
members.

If you wish to join in. please check with other
players or the Temple office each week to see if the group

is playing

 

MAZAL TOV

To Annette Milch, on the birth of her grandson,
Oscar Edward Nolan Milch, on November 3, 2004. The
proud parents are Fred & Libby Milch of Indianapolis, IN.

To Kevin & Clair Palley, on the birth of their son,
Nathan Palley, on November 7, 2004.

To Marilyn Lieber on her installation as a
Regional Vice—President at the Midwest Region Biennial

To Judy Hersh on her installation as a Board
member at the Midwest Region Biennial

Adam J. Miller was awarded the Master of Fine
Arts degree in Theatre Management and Producing from
Columbia University School of the Arts on October 20,
2004. The formal graduation ceremony will be held in
May. Adam is currently living in New York and working as
Associate Company Manager for a Broadway production.
Adam is the son of Jack and Susan S. Miller.

Committee & Other MeetingLs
Social Action Committee Meeting
Sunday, December 5, 9 AM

Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 PM

Sisterhood Board
Monday, December 13, at 7 PM

Executive Meeting
Wednesday, December 29 at 7:30 PM

Board of Trustees Meeting
Tuesday, January 4, 7:30 PM

Sisterhood Board
Monday, January 17, 7 PM

Executive Meetin
Wednesday, January 26, 7:30 PM

REFUAH SHLEMAH
get well wishes to:

Rachel Plavin
Ruth Kessler
Max Kovinow
Jane Hart

 

MSTYG

If you are in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, we have
a special evening planned for you. On Saturday
evening, January 22, TAl’s middle school youth
group is going to Southland Bowling Lanes for
COSMIC BOWLING! We’ll meet at Temple for
Havdallah at 6:30 PM and then carpool to the
bowling alley. COSMIC BOWLING is special
because the bowling is done in the dark! For the
evening, each person will need $10 to cover the
cost of bowling and shoes. Refreshments will be
available so bring money for that too if you want.
RSVP to the Temple office by January 19 so we
can reserve the right number of lanes.

 

 

 

Temple Adath Israel
124 N. Ashland Avenue
Lexington, KY 40502
Dec. 2004 - Jan. 2005
Vol. 72 No. 5

 

 

 

CONDOLENCES TO

Dr. Elizabeth Piercy & Dr. Roger
Fleischman, on the death of Elizabeth’s mother,
Elizabeth Miller on October 24, 2004.

To David & Debbie Sogin, on the death of
David‘s mother, Ruth Sogin, on November 15,
2004.

 

Volume 72, Issue 5

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ADOPT A SCHOOL
ASHLAND ELEMENTARY

Science Fair Books Needed

Please donate science fair books to Ashland's
teachers and students. Exciting ideas for projects and
experiments needed! You'll find the collection
container in the main Temple hallway.

Help Ashland students develop their science
fair projects Fridays from 1:30 - 2:30. For more
information call Deb Kratzer at 223 -8601.

Coats Needed

Ashland Elementary requests the donation of
adult size coats and jackets for students. Children's
coats are provided to the school by the Rotary Club, but
some students are in need of larger items. Please be
generous as you clean out your closets!

TAI Voices at Ashland Elementary

Books, tapes, and cassette recorders are
waiting for you in the Temple office! Stop by, find a
quiet spot and record a book for the students at
Ashland. We need male readers, female readers,
mature voices, (fluent) children’s voices. Give Ashland
students the pleasure of being “read to” by many voices
from our congregation.

Homework Help
The Social Action Committee is investigating

the need for supervised homework sessions to be held
once each week from 5-7 PM at TAI. Interested? Call
Sandee at the Temple office and let her know!

Tutorinq With a Side of Mentoring
article submitted by Etta Pollan

When we first adopted Ashland Elementary
School, I volunteered to become a tutor. I looked upon
this as one of my minuscule contributions to repairing
the world. But it has become so much more.

I work mostly with second graders who have
not quite caught on to reading. Sometimes the problem
is easily fixable — how to slide from one syllable to
another or a trick to remember that the word starts from
the left. Sometimes there are more complex challenges
that take patience and endless repetition. Sometimes
my charges make rapid strides, sometimes not. But
always these children know that someone is interested
in helping them.

When I walk into a classroom and see a pair of
shiny eyes light up, when I get a shy smile of
accomplishment, when I get an impulsive hug or a high
five, my world is bit brighter, too.

Volume 72, Issue 5

FROM THE RABBI (from page 1)

In as much as both Chanukkah and Christmas are both
tied to the solstice, and both celebrate light, maybe we
should help bring more light into each other’s lives.
Additionally, and by no means an after thought, the
Georgetown Mosque will be opening its new home this
season. Maybe, just as we join our Christian neighbors
in making this season brighter, we can help celebrate
the welcome of the Islamic congregation into their new
home. With the painful news that seems to be
unyielding around the world, let‘s become the rod’fae
shalom, the pursuers of peace. Give the gift of life to
our community, and our wider community. Help make
this a season in which we can all find cause to
celebrate. Oh, and by the way, Go Cats!

44-“—

 

KROGER CARDS HELP TAI!

Kroger cards are a great way to help our entire
congregation with minimal effort. It’s simple! it’s easy!
It’s Tzedakah! Go to Kroger for your groceries,
prescriptions, etc. and add to our communal pushke
every time you use your card!

This is how it works. Purchase your $5 Kroger card
from the Temple office. You shop at Kroger the way
you normally do, and Temple Adath Israel gets 5%
back on the total amount all the cardholder’s spend.
The only difference is that before you pay for your
items, you present your card to the cashier for
payment, like a credit card. The card can also be used
at the U-Scan lanes. You may use your VISA or other
credit cards to recharge your Kroger card....and add
up the miles and points at the same time!

If you know you are going to spend over the amount
on the card, just recharge the card before you check
out, up to $100 at the register or up to $500 at the
customer service desk. You can keep using and
recharging your card indefinitely. And again TAI
benefits every time Kroger sends the monthly check.

Remember, that in order for TAI to receive credit, the
card must be purchased initially through TAI. If you
lose your card or want to purchase additional cards for
family members or friends, please call the Temple
office. KROGER SHOPPERS....GET YOUR CARD
THIS MONTH AND START HELPING TEMPLE
ADATH ISRAEL!

ARZA NEWS ARZA A New Official Mission
Statement

ARZA the Association of Reform Zionists of
America, the Zionist arm and voice of the Reform
Movement in the United States, endeavors to make
Israel fundamental to the sacred lives and Jewish
identity of Reform Jews. As a Zionist organization,
ARZA champions activities that further enhance Israel
as a pluralistic, just and democratic Jewish state.

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 Final Packinq for College Workshop Dec. 5.

The first Packinq for College: Where does
Judaism Fit? workshop was held on Oct. 17.

Eleventh grade students and their parents
explored some of the issues that families must consider
when looking at high school graduation and the college
application process. The workshop consisted of guided
discussion and a very informative panel discussion. The
panel consisted of Signe Dunn, Dunbar HS. counselor,
Randy Mills, The Sayre School college counselor, Sarah
Coen, Director of Admissions at Transylvania University,
Rose Lucas, educational placement consultant, Corey
Kline, UK sophomore, and Leah Martin, high school
senior.

The eleventh grade students met for the second
workshop on Nov. 7. The final workshop will be on Dec.
5. A pizza supper will start at 5:30 followed by the
workshop which will be from 6 — 8 PM. . Students
should bring $3 for the pizza. RSVP to the Temple office
by Dec. 2.

 

5765: A YEAR OF FOCUS ON POVERTY
CHANUKKAH/NER SHEL TZEDAKAH: A Night of Gifts
for Those in Need

As a part of this year’s special initiative, the
candle we light on December 10, the night of our
Temple‘s Chanukkah Pot luck dinner, will be dedicated
as a candle for those in need. On this night (or on any
night you may choose) we encourage families to give to
a charitable organization or donate to a gift collecting
group such as the toy collection drive by Lexington‘s
Firefighters or the Angel Tree program at Fayette Mall.

Drop off a new and unwrapped child’s toy at
Temple during Chanukkah and your donation will be
delivered to the firefighters‘ toy drive.

 

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

On October 27, a group gathered to discuss the
book, The Red Tent. We so enjoyed ourselves that we
decided to do it again. On January 26 from 7:30 — 9 PM
we will meet in the Temple Library to discuss The Ladies
Auxiliary by Tova Mirvis. If you want to order the book
as part of a discounted group order, contact Toni Reiss
by Dec. 7.

 

Come One, Call All, to the TAI

Chanukkah Carnival
December 12, 2004, 12:00 PM at TN

The social action committee is once again
sponsoring a Chanukkah Carnival. Everyone is invited
and there will be plenty of games and activities for the
kids with fun prizes. In addition, there will be latkes,
pizza, baked goods and a garage sale and silent auction
for both children and adults. Please mark this event on
your calendar and come out for a wonderful time and
celebration. If you would be interested in helping with
the event or baking goods for the sale, please contact
Ray Archer at 219—9854 or email him at
rarcher@midway.edu. A portion of the proceeds will go
to the TA! religious school’s social action fund.

Volume 72, Issue 5

TU B’SHEVAT CELEBRATION
MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 7 — 8:15 PM

Come celebrate Tu B‘shevat, the new year of
the trees, with a dessert seder. Rabbi Marc Kline will
lead our seder and David Gabbard of the Lexington-
Fayette County Division of Engineering will tell us
about ecological and environmental programs around
town. We'll also learn ways to contribute to the well
being of our planet in our daily lives. This program is
for people of all ages!

TRYB MEMBERSHIP GROWING

Our Temple has much to be proud of in the
attitudes and behavior of our teenagers. One
example is the growing membership and participation
in the high school youth group, TRYB. TRYB
members join together for social action projects,
educational programs, regional NFTY events, and
recreational activities. TRYB’s membership reflects
the diversity of our congregation and shows how teens
with a wide variety of interests can come together.
This year‘s membership includes:

Zach Kratzer
Rachel Rosenberg

Travis Lonsbury
Rachel Plavin

Rachel Heller Leah Martin
Katie Rose Taulbee Kaitlin Graff
Jared Noffsinger Janelle Geddes
Jordan Barnhill Gabi Price
Danny Engel Celia Sogin

Ariel Gold-McCoy Allison Schneider
Alan Sea Miles Heymann
Joshua Kline Jensyn Kaplan

Alex Harrison
(If we missed your name please let the office know)

It is never too late to join TRYB and
participate in their activities. Contact TRYB president
Jordan Barnhill or TRYB advisors Mary Engel or
Nancy Redmon or Program Coordinator Toni Reiss for
more information.

We Need Your Help!!! (And yourjunque)

The Social Action Committee is asking for
your donations of garage sale and silent auction
items for the Chanukkah Carnival. Garage sale
season has pretty much come to a close, so if you
missed out and still have items that you don’t need,
we’d greatly appreciate you bringing them to the
Temple and donating them for the sale. The event is
scheduled for December 12‘“, so the sooner you can
bring them in, the better. And don't forget to come
enjoy the Carnival. Thank you in advance for your
support. Ray Archer and Colby Cohen-Archer

Social Action Committee Co-Chairs

 

Temple Adath Israe! Website. Add this to your
favorite places. Visit our site often for Temple news. ‘
www.uahc.org/congs/ky/ky002/ 1

 

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PRESCHOOL

Laura Creamer,
Preschool Director

 

November was a busy month in our
preschool classrooms! The 2 1/2 and 3 year old classes
learned about kindness and Thanksgiving and have had
a great time hugging and being extra nice to each other!
The 4 year old class did all kinds of fun science
experiments, learned about the “wild west” and spent
lots of time talking about Thanksgiving and all we have
to give thanks for. Our Thanksgiving basket food drive
for God’s Pantry was a big success and thank you to
everyone who contributed! It was a wonderful lesson for
our children to give to others who are in need. Our
students dressed up as Pilgrims and Native Americans,
and came together for a Thanksgiving feast that was
enjoyed by all!

Chanukkah will also be a very special time in
our classes. We will hear Chanukkah stories, learn
some Chanukkah songs, and celebrate by lighting the
menorah, playing with dreidels, eating latkes, and
making gifts for our families.

You may have noticed a new layer of mulch on
our preschool playground. A huge thank you to Tom
Kimmerer, Will Kimmerer, Gregory Kimmerer, David
Levine, Trevor Creamer, Maya Creamer, and Julia
Creamer for spending a Saturday afternoon spreading
mulch and drinking hot chocolate (it couldn’t be all
work!) It looks great!

l would also like to thank the Preschool
Committee for all of their time and effort and investment
in our preschool! Mimi Kaufman, Rebecca Young,
Jacquelin Sugarman, Eve Stern and Eileen Keplinger
are a wonderful group of women to work with!

We are planning a big yard sale for our Spring
fundraiser, and are starting to collect now! If you have
anything that you would be willing to donate, please
contact Laura Creamer at the Preschool.

I can’t believe it, but registration for the 2005-
2006 school year begins January 1, 2005. The
enrollment policy is as follows:

January 1-January 19 — Pre-registration for
class members and siblings. A sibling is defined as a
sister or brother of a child attending TAI Preschool
presently or who has graduated from the four year old
class. January 20-January 31 — Pre-registration for
Temple members. February 1 — Pre-registration open
to the community.

There are still a few openings in all of our
classes for this school year. For more information about
Temple Adath Israel Preschool, call Laura Creamer at
269-1915. Happy Chanukkah and I hope everyone
enjoys the Winter Break!

Volume 72, Issue 5

RELIGIOUS SCHOOL

 

- Jane Grisé,
Ni 0 0 Youth Education Director

November was filled with lots of
activities in Religious School and we are looking forward
to many celebrations in December and January. On
November 12th, our fourth grade class did a wonderful
job leading services and sharing their thoughts about
prayer. In conjunction with the Pre-School, we collected
lots of food for Thanksgiving baskets at God's Pantry.

In November, our Confirmation class traveled to
Washington, DC. for the Religious Action Coalition
L’Taken weekend and learned a great deal about the
workings of our government. Finally, we held a
wonderful Jewish book fair in November. Many thanks
to everyone who volunteered to help set up and work at
the fair. Many thanks as well to Rachel Belin who
completed another year teaching our 9th grade students
about the Holocaust, Roy Meckler who has introduced
our 7th graders to other religions, and Cory Erdmann
who has guided our 8th graders through many wonderful
Jewish movies. In December, our sixth grade class will
be leading a Saturday morning service on December 4‘"
and our fifth grade class will assist with services on
December 10‘". Our 9"1 graders will begin units on
Tikkun Olam with Jonathan Miller and Genealogy with
Garry Hoover and Lowell Nigoff. In January, our 8th
graders will begin many wonderful art projects with
Linda Noffsinger.

Finally, thanks to all of our wonderful Hebrew
teachers. Our parents are learning at an incredible
speed thanks to the guidance of Stephanie Barrett, Our
8th graders are learning conversational Hebrew with
Stephanie. Elissa Brown is introducing our 3rd graders
to Hebrew. Corey Kline and Matthew Wynne are
working with our 4th and 5th graders and Rabbi Marc is
guiding our 61h graders through the prayer book.
Hebrew is progressing so well that we are planning to
expand our Hebrew curriculum even more for next year.
Please join us at our Youth Education meeting in
December so that we can begin the process of planning
for next year.

 

FlRST GRADE CLASS—Anita Mersack, Teacher
What are some of the things we have done or
learned this year?
Sam W.—-We learned the Hebrew word for apple—
tapuach. Sam F.—The Shema is important to the
Jewish people. Jacob—We hunted for the Jewish
people’s treasure. .It was the Torah. We ate apples and
honey on Rosh HaShanah and heard the shofar.
Josh—We read Jonah and the Big Fish and The
Treasure. Maya—We read Noah’s Ark. Kevin—We
hung fruit on the sukkah. Amir—We made Torahs with
the Shema inside

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Harry Abraham

Jacob Baer

Hilda Abraham Baum
Bert T. Combs

Michael Mayer Elkouby
David Forman

Abe Goldenberg
Nathan E. Goodman
Max Heller

Bessie Kline

Sarah Levine

Irvin G. Levy

Helen Sopkin Lowenthal
Samuel T. Marcus
Harry 0. Page

Judge Samuel M. Rosenstein
Hyman Shraberg

Irene Spickard

Mrs. Ben Steinberg
Norman Wides

A. Barnett Winters
Sally Zwicker

December 10
Edith Baum
Sara Blatt

Ben Cohen

Ruth Cole

Helen Glixon
Lloyd Graper
Esther Bolotin Hershman
David Kahn
Abraham Kesten
Ben Krinsky
Leah Meyers
Harry M. Miller
Harry Moss
Bessie Mulinsky
Samuel Rabiner
Agatha Reed
Maurice Spector
Arthur Stevens
Simon Weil
Gertrude Yanoff
Alan Yudofsky

YAHRZEIT......These we remember....

December 17

Philip Aberson
Theresa R. Abraham
Frances Bailey
Clive M. Beck
Rabbi Maurice Davis
Edythe Gewirtzman
Israel Gorman
Harry Greissman
Paul Dwoskin

Lillian Greenberg
Dr. Ernst Jokl
Eliza