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Malone's Gift Cert.

Worship Schedule
Bat Mitzvah

TAI Mini-U Courses

From the Rabbi
The President's Line

Getting To Know Each Other
Sisterhood News

CKJF Winter Dinner
God's Pantry

Board Nominations
Please do a Mitzvah
Sim Shalom News

Refuah Shlemah
Committee Meetings
Mazal Tov

Ways To Support TAl
Outreach Winter Dinner

Torah/Kollel Study
Chavurat Chochma

Mah Jong

Finding a Jewish Path
Bridge Club

We want to hear from you
Keep the heat on

Religious School News
Goldman Union Camp

Preschool News
Food Drive

Yahrziet
Contributions

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in your end-of—the year
tax planning."

 

 

 

  

Attention: Temple Adath Israel

From December lst through December 24th, patrons who purchase gift
certificates at any Bluegrass Hospitality Group Restaurant will be able to designate
20 percent ofthe certificates total amount to Temple Adath Israel. In addition,
patrons who purchase at least $100 in gift certificates will receive a certificate for a
Free ‘Prime’ Sirloin Dinner.

To participate in the holiday fundraiser, simply present this letter at any
Malone’s location or Sal’s Chophouse and purchase your holiday gift certificates, or
mention this letter via phone . Or purchase gift certificates online at
www.salsrestaurant.com - making a note that you want to support Temple Adath
Israel. We’ll take care ofthe rest.

It’s easy to give the gift of good taste and support Temple Adath Israel. If
you have any questions, please feel free to call Malone’s at 335-6500 for additional
information. Happy Holidays!

Sincerely,

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December 5
Nosh 6 PM
Shabbat 6:30 PM
Child Care

December 6
Torah Study 9 AM
Vayeitzei—Genes/s: 28: 10-323

December 12

Nosh 6 PM

Family Shabbat 6:30 PM
No Child Care

December 13
Kollel Study 9 AM
Vayis/ach—Genesis: 32:4-35j43

December 19
Shabbat7130 PM

Lily Wolken Bat Mitzvah
Child Care

December 20

Torah Study 9 AM

Lily Wolken Bat Mitzvah 10:30 AM
Vayeishev—Genesis: 3731-4023

December 26
Shabbat 7:30 PM
Child Care

December 27
Kollel Study 9 AM
Miketz—Genesis: 41: 1-44: 17

Januag 2
Nosh 6 PM

Shabbat 6:30 PM
Child Care

Januagy 3
Torah Study 9 AM

Va yigash—Genes/‘s: 44: 18-4 7:27

January 9
Nosh 6 PM

Family Shabbat 6:30 PM
No Child Care

WORSHIP SCHEDULE

January 10
Kollel Study 9 AM

Va y’chi—Genesis: 47:28-50:26

Januagy 16

Shabbat Alive 7:30 PM
Guest Rich Recht
Child Care

W
Torah Study 9 AM

Sh ’mot—Exodus: 1.1-6.1

Januag 23
Shabbat 7:30 PM

Child Care

Januagy 24
Kollel Study 9 AM

Va ’eira—Exodus: 6:2-9335

Januagy 30
Shabbat 7:30 PM

Child Care

Januagy 31
Torah Study 9 AM

Bo—Exodus: 10: 1- 13: 16

Februagy 6
Nosh 6 PM

Shabbat 6:30 PM
Child Care

M
Kollel Study 9 AM

B ’sha/ach—Exodus: 13: 1 7— 1 7: 16

 

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BAT MITZVAH

Please share our joy as our
daughter

LIL Y JENNIFER HANSEL
WOLKEN
Celebrates her Bat Mitzvah

Saturday, The Twentieth of
December
Two Thousand Eight
at Ten-Thirty in the Morning
Temp/e Adath Israel
124 North Ash/and Avenue
Lexington, KY

Kiddush luncheon following the
service at
Temple Adath Israel

Lily is the daughter of
Jennifer Wolken & Mike Wolken

Lily Will also lead the Shabbat
evening service on Friday,
December 19, 2008
at 7:30 PM

 

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Temple Adath Israel Mini University Courses, Winter 2009

Temple Adath Israel’s “Mini University" is now enrolling for classes beginning January 2009! Classes
emphasize discussion or hands-on activity, with short readings to be done in class. No prior knowledge of the
subject matter is necessary—just a willingness to participate in a subject that interests you!

You may take as many Mini U. courses as you like. The one time registration fee of $18.00 covers all
courses offered in the 2008-2009 academic year (though some courses may charge additional fees for class
materials). Enrollment is open to the entire Jewish community. Here are the courses for the Fall 2008 term:

“Environmental Issues in Kentucky and Beyond” with Diana Clewett, (Wednesdays, 7 pm, Jan
28, Feb 4,11,18)

This course will examine environmental issues in Kentucky and beyond, with a special emphasis on how we
can join with other Jewish organizations to protect the environment. Topics will include energy and
conservation; agriculture and food products; rain gardens, rain barrels, and butterfly gardens; sustainable
urban development and urban green infrastructure, and ways in which we can promote conservation and
further learning

From Diana: I am a member of the Sierra Club Book Club and sometimes participant in other Sierra
Club activities. I am a past member of the League of Women Voters Environmental Committee and a past
volunteer precinct leader for FLOW (the effort to have local control of our water system). I have a long
standing interest in environmental issues. My husband, Rick, who is co-chairman of the State Sierra Club
Political Committee will, at times, be a part of these classes.

The Friday Night Service: Finding Your Way Around the Prayer Book” with Greg Davis and
Stephanie Barrett (Mondays, 7 pm, February 16, 23, March 2)

Some rabbinic commentators have maintained that of the three greatest Jewish contributions to world
literature, the Torah, the Talmud, and the siddur (prayerbook), the latter is the greatest. It is the one book with
which most Jews are at least passingly familiar, regardless of their level of observance, and it has done much
to keep the Jewish people together across time and distance. We will explore the structure and basic order of
the Friday night service, delving into its poetry, theology, and background, together gaining a deeper
appreciation of this distinctly Jewish vehicle for “everyday mysticism” and daily acknowledgment of the
miracles in front of us.

From Greg and Stephanie: We became interested in teaching this course because the prayerbook, a
distillation of millennia of our history that we open each Friday night, Saturday morning, and at other times, has
long been the Jewish person's anchor to our tradition. Its poetry, rhythms, and recounting of our collective story
is multifaceted and always offers something new. We were once asked, "Why do you go to services every
Friday; aren't they all the same?" Well, the answer is that no two services are ever the same: each week, using
the foundation of our prayerbook, we bring new experiences, emotions, and insights to our unique and
communal celebrations of Shabbat. We welcome the opportunity to explore the siddur further with you.
Enrollment limit: 18

The Story of Masada with Sam Kad (Wednesdays, 7 pm, April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14)

This course will examine the history of Masada and Masada’s continuing presence in Jewish lives

today. Themes we will explore include Herod’s plans and dreams, the Zealots retreat to the fortress, the
Roman siege, the mass suicide of the defenders, the purpose and significance of Masada in modern Israel,
and a visit to Masada today!

From Sam: I am a very serious student of Judaism. Last year, I had the opportunity to visit the “Holy
Land." l was impressed with beauty and the rich history of Israel. "Masada" is an interesting place for both the
history buffs and the adventurous types. Today, it is one of the Jewish people's greatest symbols. Israeli
soldiers take an oath there: "Masada shall not fall again. " Next to Jerusalem, it is the most popular
destination of Jewish tourists visiting Israel. I am neither a historian, nor an anthropologist, but am excited to
have this opportunity to tell this great story. The term "Masada complex" is sometimes applied critically to
advocates of right—wing policies in the Israeli government. Political scientist Susan Hattis Rolef has defined
this "comple>(' as "the conviction that it is preferable to fight to the end rather than to surrender and
acquiesce to the loss of independent statehood.”

Enrollment limit: 12

To enroll for Winter courses, or if you have any questions, please contact Ken Slepyan at
kslepyan@transy.edu or call at (859) 226-9145. You may enroll at any time, but the sooner the better to
guarantee your place! Please make checks out to “Temple Adath Israel” and write on the memo line
“Mini U.” Views expressed by Mini U instructors are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of
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 1 $3 FROM THE RABBI

L, The end of the secular year is upon us

i 2008 will be remembered as momentous in
history. From the economic devastation to
the incredible energy on both sides that brought
near record numbers of Republicans and Democrats
out to vote - to the results of the election, itself. Only time will tell what the
real effect of the economic collapse and the elections will have on
society, but I feel excited that, even while there is not agreement on
these issues, more and more people are engaging in conversation. My
dog in this fight is to make sure that over the course of this conversation,
we listen to each other. Where there is an enfranchised winner and a
disenfranchised loser, we all ultimately lose. So, I end this year and begin
the next with a great deal of optimism and hope that we will be able to
rally together and fix the problems that have so divided people. From our
tradition, I would like to offer a few thoughts that I would like you to carry
with you, as we struggle to all land on our own feet, side by side.

1.As Moses ascended the mountain, the people were in fear of the
awesomeness of God's voice. They sent Moses to talk to God for it was
too much to for them to bear. They knew they were in trouble, they said
"Na-aseh v'nishmah - we will do and we will listen." The awesomeness of
God's voice caused them to react first and listen second. Even as the
commandments from God, one has to pay attention first, in order to know
how to respond. We must listen to each other first -- I mean really listen
and not just watch each other’s lips move, waiting for our chance to
speak when they stop moving.
2. The Talmud teaches, "Aelu v'aelu divrae Elohim khayim - these words
and these words are both the words of the living God." We admit that as
human beings, our perception skills are limited. Even the smartest of us
can only reason tot he extent that we have vision. Often times, we find
ourselves confronting people who do not see what we see and do not
understand what we understand. Even while we admit to our own
limitations, our first inclination -- and strongest inclination -- is to deny the
legitimacy of the position not ours. So dogmatic do we become that
agreeing to disagree respectfully is not an option. We have to be willing
to first see the potential of holiness in the person with whom we are
speaking, for he too is a child of the same divine source. Then it
becomes easier to see that even while we may disagree, we both speak
from a heart that longs to do right. God is not a Democrat or a
Republican. The Bishop does not speak for God to the exclusion of the
Rabbi. the Imam, the minister or the nurse at your hospital bed, the
teacher in our children's classroom, or the homeless family in need for us
to say "hinaeni - Here I am God" as we provide shelter. It becomes much
harder to see the real problems in the world then insist on creating them
just to prove we are more right, more powerful, or more entitled than our
neighbor.

3. We are made b'tzelem Elohim - in the image of God. If you want to see
why people run from religion, it is because those who purport to look and
act most like God are the ones who cause the most interpersonal
damage. In the folklore ofall of our traditions, we are taught that God is
found most clearly not at the altar, but amongst those in greatest need.
Religion should be a conduit through which we bring healing to the world
not ideologic segregation.

This is a new America - for all the good and bad of the
previous year - more of us are vested in the conversation. Let us create
new ground rules for this engagement, for if we continue to speak to, or
at, each other the way we traditionally have done. 2009 will only bring on
more of the same trauma to which we have all become so disgusted.
May this month see us prepare to do the work of making the next year
more whole than this one. May we learn to share our blessings and not
flaunt them. May we be “orae lagoyim” - lights to the nation, as we teach
dignity and respect through our words and our deeds. May the festival of
lights at the end of this month truly see us all as more enlightened

mam—Q

   

THE PRESIDENT’S LINE
Samye Miller Stith

 

We play a lot of Scrabble. We “help ourselves" in that we
allow the use of a dictionary when we get stuck for a word. This can
happen quite often. Recently, as we were playing, I drew the analogy
that our lives are like a game of Scrabble. There are so many pieces
to fit together to make our life-board complete. Sometimes we can do
this without reaching out for help from other sources, but quite
frequently we know it would be wise to reach out for guidance.

It is, for me, amazing to realize that we are at the end and
beginning of another year. I am also completing my first six months
of serving as your Temple President. Because I began working with
non profits groups in my mid 20’s, I feel confident in my knowledge of
how the world of non profits work. We began this fiscal year with a
very well attended Board and committee chair retreat. The
enthusiasm from that retreat has not faltered. We are a true team
working toward assuring the future of the Temple. Like using a
dictionary in the game of Scrabble for help, quite often I look to the
Rabbi, the Board and committee chairs, and staff.

The By Laws Committee is currently working on a few
amendments. Technology is evaluating and purchasing a much
needed data-base program for Temple records, redesigning the
website and with Library, archiving the books in the library.
Publications is creating a new look for the Bulletin. Caring
Connections, Outreach and Adult Jewish Growth, in partnership with
other committees, provides appealing programs. Property has taken
a detailed look at our building, inside and out, evaluating and
addressing maintenance and repair needs. Decorating has been
supportive in this effort, as well. The on-going good works of Social
Action keeps the Temple engaged in community involvement. Music
and Worship, in collaboration with other committees, brings
innovation to our Shabbat services. Membership works to engage
our congregation in Temple life. Financial Resource Committee is
doing an incredible job coordinating and updating our complex
financial and reporting system, a process which involves every
committee. Endowment continues its long history of skillfully
overseeing investments for our Temple. We are able to sustain
remarkable educational programs and programming for our youth
through Preschool, Youth Education and Youth Activities. College
stays in touch with our older youth. Green Team keeps us informed
and active in preserving our environment. Sisterhood and
Brotherhood, as always enhance Temple life through their activities.
The list goes on and on. I may have left out others who should be
mentioned and apologize for any omission. The point is that our
Temple leadership is an effective team of people who are hard
working, dedicated, and caring.

As I look at the wall of Past Presidents (and feel the family
pride of seeing the pictures of both my dad and my brother), I feel an
ever-increasing admiration for each of my predecessors and their
strong dedication to the Temple. I also know the rewards they felt in
having the opportunity to give back to the Temple 3 small fraction of
what it has given to all of us.

It is truly an honor to work with a group of people I respect
and love. I want to thank you - each member of our Temple - for your
continued involvement and support. I wish each of you a fun-filled
Chanukah and a happy and most healthy New Year. I am looking
forward to continuing our work together in 2009.

 

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 GETTING TO KNOW EACH OTHER lll
By Dianne Bazell

"l am a Jew because the word of Israel is the oldest and the youngest."
Edmond Fleg (Why / Am a Jew, included in The New Union Prayer Book)

Our third Temple profile in this series is of an entire family—the Wurmsers—representing five generations of dedicated
membership in Temple Adath Israel.

Jerry and Rose Rita Wurmser grew up and met in Louisville. Jerry was raised in the Reform Temple B’rith Shalom, and
Rose Rita in the Conservative Temple Adath Jeshurun. Jerry, a P-47 Thunderbolt fighter pilot in World War II, was “enthralled” by
young Rose Rita, whom he met at a dance while he was still in uniform. Although she didn’t recognize him two weeks later when
he was wearing civilian clothes, they were married in 1947 by Rabbi Maurice Goldblatt in Indianapolis (with whom Rabbi Jon
Adland studied, and in the temple where he now officiates). They started a store in the West End of Louisville and later worked
with Rose Rita’s sister and brother-in-Iaw in the sundries business. They came to Lexington to start their own business, J.W.
Wurmser Co., in 1961, when they joined the Temple with their children, Judi, Terri, Jeffrey, and Linda. Jerry's mother and father,
Fannie and Philipp, moved to Lexington in 1962; after his mom died in 1970, “Pop" joined the Wurmser household until his death in
1974.

All four Wurmser children were confirmed at TAI, and the family grew to include Judi’s children, Lauren Howard and
Matthew Higdon, and Linda and Jeffrey Noffsinger’s sons, Jared and Jeremy. More recently, Lauren and Chris Howard have
added two great—grandchildren, Tag and Noah, to the dynasty. Temple—related family s/mchas include five bn‘ses, six
consecrations, six bar/batmitzvahs, eight confirmations, three weddings, and one 50m anniversary renewal of vows.

Some constants remain over the generations of this family: hard work, social conscience, and social action. Jerry and
Rose Rita spent their working years providing for their family, teaching their children the dignity and worth of all human beings, and
imparting a loving acceptance of diversity. in retirement, they became the social action volunteers we recognize today. “I grew up
to be as broad-minded as I am because of what they taught us. Now they’re living it,” says daughter, Terri. Their collective service
to the Temple and community includes TAI Board membership, participation in the Brotherhood and Sisterhood (and who hasn’t
come back for second portions of Rose Rita's famous kugel?), Russian refugee relocation, tutoring at Cassidy Elementary School,
and volunteering at the Veteran‘s Administration and the Service Corps of Retired Executives. Jerry is a regular at Kollel and
Torah study sessions.

Participation in Temple life also has influenced the lives of their children and grandchildren. Many have supported
religious school after confirmation, where Judi began teaching as a teen and later served as principal for several years, Linda and
Lauren currently teach, Jared was an aide, and Jeremy is one currently. All four Wurmser children recall the impact of their youth
group activities under Jack Miller’s advisership, and they and the Wurmser grandchildren attended regional summer camps. Linda
notes that, unlike ties based on passing interests or life stages, “There are families at TAI I’ve known for four decades. You may
not see them all the time, but seeing them every year for all the holidays gives a life-long sense of belonging that transcends other
affiliations.”

Time transforms modes of religious observance. Some of the children note that the closely-knit community of their
parents’ and grandparents’ generations allowed for a kind of “Jewish identity by osmosis." Like other families, the Wurmsers have
welcomed non-Jewish spouses into their fold, and with intermarriage, Judi observes, “You have to be consciously Jewish and
purposeful." The younger generations have appropriated the wisdom of other traditions into their practices: Lauren and Matt, like
their mother, Judi, and aunt, Terri, have incorporated yoga and meditation into a Jewish framework of physical and spiritual
wellness. And in testimony to Jerry and Rose Rita’s love and support of their family, their son, Jeffrey, made it clear, “They were
always very accepting of my conversion to Christianity. Not everyone is. Some parents cut their children off, and my parents didn’t
do that. They provided for everything we could possibly want, educationally and otherwise. They are pillars of the Jewish
community."

Rose Rita sums up her assessment of Temple life: “I get, and have always gotten, more out of belonging to the Temple
than any other place I’ve gone to. There‘s a warmth, friendliness, and level of caring here, and a history that you don’t find in other
institutions. And I personally have loved every rabbi we've had.” What more can be said?

 

SISTERHOOD NEWS

Mimi Kaufman, President

We have some fun programs for you in December and January. We will be having a Chanukah party in
December and in January we will be having a lunch and learn with Rabbi Kline. Watch your mail for more
information. We would love to have a crowd!

i also want to give our Sisterhood a pat on the back for achieving C'hai Honor for YES Fund (Youth,
Education, and Special Projects) contributions again. Our contribution of $18.00 per member is an achievement to be
proud of. Our support of the YES fund will continue to finance valuable projects and perhaps open the door for a new
project with Women of Reform Judaism.

 

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 CKJF WINTER DINNER

Sunday, December 14, 2008
From 6 PM to 8 PM
Masala Restaurant at 3801 Nicholasville Rd.
(next to Acura car dealership near Belle Notte)
$20 per adult ages 13 +
$8. per child ages 6-12
Under 6 is free
RSVP to jana@jewishlexington.org and
watch Shalom and/or your mailbox for reservation
forms.

GOD’S PANTRY NIGHT ON TUESDAY

Please join representatives from the entire
Jewish community at God's Pantry on the third
Tuesday of each month, from 6 to 7:30 PM. We will
sort food to be distributed to the homeless and assist
God's Pantry in fulfilling the needs of the hungry in
Kentucky. For more information and directions,
please contact Karen Petrone at
226-9145 or email_Petrone@uky.edu. Join us on
December 16 & January 20

BOARD NOMINATIONS

In accordance with our by laws, Article 8.2:
Names may be placed in nomination 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 slgnator 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,
Larry Gerson, in care of Temple Adath Israel, 124 N.
Ashland Ave., Lexington, KY 40502.and must be
postmarked on or before February 1, 2009. Serving
on our board is rewarding and exciting work. If you
are interested in becoming a member of our board,
call one Larry Gerson at 272—4977 to let him know.

PLEASE DO A MITZVAH

Give a Toy in good condition to the Child
Care Box as a Chanukkah gift. Please make the toys
suitable for 2 to 7 year-olds, N0 STUFFED
ANIMALS PLEASE.

SIM SHALOM NEWS—Volume 3 #4

This Sunday Sim Shalom inaugurates its first
regularly scheduled children's educational program,
the Sim Shalom Talmud Torah. Till now, there have
never been enough young children at one time to
justify a regular program. Also, since there are three
Jewish day schools in Budapest, many children got
some Jewish education in that way, reducing the
demand from parents. But in none of these schools
was the education from a Reform or Progressive point
of view, which is sometimes rather different from that
of the majority Neolog movement here. What we did
have for our families were occasional children's
programs tied to the holidays. But this was not a basis
for teaching the children Hebrew or enough Judaism to
give them a good preparation for Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Now
that will all change.

The program will start with a single class of 6-
8 year olds, about 8—10 in number. Some are the
children of current Sim Shalom members, and some
come from the families of friends of the congregation.
Of course, we hope that the non-member families will
be drawn into the congregation. The classes will take
place twice a month on Sunday in Balint Haz, the
Jewish Community Center building where we now hold
most of our services and other programs. The class
will be taught by Rabbi Kelemen, with the assistance
of Susan Koteles, a young woman in the congregation.
There will also be a “kindergarten” group meeting at
the same time for those families having even younger
children. The Talmud Torah is being advertised to the
large population of Jews who come to other programs
of Balint Haz, and we're hoping the class will soon
grow in size.

Many of the children who will be in the first
class can be seen in the photo, taken at our recent
Sukkot celebration. This was a joyful affair, held on the
grounds of the Lauder School, one of the Jewish Day
Schools mentioned above. After a short service in the
Sukkah with much Lulav shaking, there was a potluck
supper, followed by dancing to Israeli popular music,
courtesy of our DJ president, Gabor Radvanski.

 

 

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REFUAH SHLEMAH Get well to...

Jeremy Crystal Aida Fine
Elayne Crystal Anita Mersack
Ada Lee Michalove Evelyn Levy
Rachel Plavin Bea Milner

Donna Silverman
Sharon Helfand
Doug Stern

Judy Hersh
Ann Levenson
Carolyn Schneidt

Karyn Martin Kaye Frankel
Alan Sea Chadwick McKee
Sybil Stern Max Kovinow
Lloyd Mayer Joe Engelberg

 

Committee & Other Meetings

Board of Trustees Meetinq
Tuesday, December 2, at 6:30 PM
Tuesday, January 6, at 6:30 PM

Sisterhood Board Meetinq
Monday, December 15, at 7 PM
Monday, January 19, at 7 PM

Executive Meeting
Monday, December 1, at 6:30 PM

Thursday, December 25, at 6:30 PM

 

MAZAL TOV

To Joe & Connie Grobstein, on the birth of
their niece, Tierney Orien McDowell on October 16,
2008 The proud parents are Bud & Stacy McDowell.

To Angie & Jonathan Smith, on the birth of
their daughter, Taylor Kaye on November 3, 2008.
The proud grandparents are Larry & Janice Newman.

To Rabbi Kline, who received the “2008 IDEA
(Interfaith Dialogue Excellence Award) for Dialogue”
award on November 17. His dedication for bringing
people together and promoting peace and justice in
Lexington over the years is an indication of how
determined he is as a religious leader in Lexington to
reach out to the community in all its inclusiveness.

To William & Dodi Clemmons, on the birth of
their granddaughter, Skylar Lawson Davis, on
November 3, 2008. The proud parents are Johnny &
Jennifer Clemmons Davis.

UPDATE ON WAYS TO SUPPORT THE TEMPLE
WHILE JUST DOING WHAT YOU NORMALLY DO:

NEW!!! NEW!!! NEW!!!

W951i".

Go to the TA! Website (www.lextai.org) select the ”About
Us” tab on the left hand side and then select
“Donate". This will take you to a page with a link to
shop Amazoncom. Shop and buy from Amazon. It is
that EASY and TA! will receive 4 percent of your total
purchase price.

Buy groceries at Kroger’s with Kroger Gift Cards

Get your Kroger Gift Card at the Temple (contact John
McDonald). Cards can be charged with up to $500 at
any Kroger Customer Service counter using cash,
check or credit card. After that, use it as you would a
debit card. TAI receives 4 percent of your Kroger gift
card purchases. Last year, TAI received $7,400 from
Kroger gift card purchases alone!

Eat at Malone’s (or treat your friends)

Buy Gift Cards at Malone's from December 1 through
December 24. Identify yourself as a member of TAI,
and 10 percent of the amount of all gift certificates
designated by TA! members and purchased Dec 1-24
will go to TAI.. Good for Malone’s and its sister
establishments: Sal‘s, Oscar’s, Harry’s, Aqua Sushi,
Regatta, and Capt Jack’s Pier.

Recycle and the Temple Earns Cash

We continue to collect old inkjet and laser
cartridges. There is a drop—off box in the Temple
office. The Temple will receive a percentage for all
cartridges that will be picked up. There is no cost to
the Temple and it helps the environment. Most
cartridges are accepted. If you are not sure if your
cartridge is accepted, a list is available at the Temple
office. Thanks to all who continue to donate. Keep
them coming and help make the next collection bring
more dollars for TAI.

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING TAI!

OUTREACH WINTER POT LUCK
DECEMBER 12

December 12 — Outreach will host a Winter
Pot-Luck dinner following the Family Shabbat
Service on December 12. Plan to attend service at
6:30 PM with your family and join us in the
auditorium following services at 7:15 PM. . Please
bring a main dish and a salad or dessert (enough for
six people) to share. Outreach will supply juice,
coffee and tea. Please RSVP to the Temple office
by December 9‘"

Volunteers are needed to help set up tables
and clean up after the dinner. If you can help the
Outreach Committee please contact the Temple
office at 269-2979.

 

Volume 76, Issue 5

Page 8

 

 ADULT EDUCATION & OTHER NEWS

TORAH STUDY ;: ‘
—— 5’

Rabbi Kline conducts the study of
the Tanakh (the Bible) from the Book of Joshua
and beyond using the new Jewish Study Bible on
alternate Saturdays at 9 AM in the Library.
December 6 & 20 and January 3, 17, & 31

 

KOLLEL STUDY GROUP

 

Joe Engelberg leads this
study of fundamental ideas of
Jewish life and thought. Among these are spiritu-
ality, the nature of God, biblical and traditional
injunctions and laws, Jewish history, principles of
the Reform movement, the relation of Judaism to
Christianity, Islam, and Buddhism. Drop in the
library on alternate Saturdays at 9 AM and join in
the provocative and friendly discussion.
December 13 & 27 and January 10 & 24

 

CHAVURAT-CHOCHMA
(A Friendly Gatherinq of

Wisdom) News

We will meet again on
December 5, 2008 to welcome police officer Bige
W. Towery III who will talk with us about
“Identity Theft and Safety Awareness".
Watch your mail for more info on the guest
speaker and details for our January 30th pro-
gram.

 

While invitations are sent to members of
the congregation 60 years-old and better- all are
welcome! We meet most months to schmooze,
nosh (lunch), and share our wisdom.

 

MAH JONG GROUP MEETS ON
FRIDAY

Would you like to join our Mah Jong
group that meets at Temple on Fridays at 10
AM? If you would like to join this group, contact
Toni Reiss at coordinator @lextai.org or the
Temple office at 269-2979 with your contact in-
formation.

FINDING A JEWISH
PATH CONTINUES

Larry Kant will continue his
classes. All are invited to join
and discuss the important
issues to Jewish people today.
The next class is December 14. We will meet in the
Sisterhood lounge. Please join us!

 

TUESDAY BRIDGE CLUB

The Tuesday Bridge
Group meets on Tuesdays at
various locations to include bridge
players that may not be able to
come to Temple. If you would like to
join this group on Tuesdays beginning at 11 AM,
call Leona Stern at 277-0350 prior to Tuesday to
find out where they are playing for the week and
bring your lunch and play until 2 PM.

 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

We now have a SUGGESTION BOX,
thanks to Anne Graff. It is located in the hall near
the Temple office. We want to hear your
comments, suggestions, questions, and concerns
regarding the Temple. Ple