whisper september 2014 - temple beth...
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Publication of the WHISPER is made possible through the generosity of the Donald amp Barbara Bernstein Endowment
Whisper TEMPLE BETH ELSEPTEMBER 2014
Rabbinic Reflections
bRavely GoinG into the new yeaR
by Rabbi Jonathan Freirich
Each season of Judaism offers us different opportunities to elevate our lives
As Passover approaches we get to spring clean our house and perhaps our souls in anticipation of celebrating our freedom Chanukah gives us the chance to think about how we can bring more light into the lives of our families and communities In the month of Elul most of September this year leading up to Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur we get to review the past year as a way of making the next year even better
Going over the past year we may find -a catalog of celebrations that we want to remember and cherish -a litany of challenges we struggled with and overcame or with which we still strive to cope -or most likely a mix of the two including things we wish wersquod remembered more attentiveness to relationships and work and the balance between them There are probably many more
I always worry about all that I might have forgotten This year I am going to prepare for the New Year in at least two ways
I will do my best to make more time to listen to anyone who needs to talk with me From my own family and friends to our extended TBE family I want everyone to feel comfortable telling me where I may have missed the mark or stepped on toes Please give me the opportunity to make amends by letting me know when I erred and how I might improve upon the past year
My other goal is to make more time for celebration I want to enjoy those amazing moments with Ginny and our kids and to give space for savoring them I hope to celebrate those minutes and hours in all of our lives when the con-nections between us hum with the music of our laughter and singing
As the world struggles into our New Year let us open our gates to each other both for the alleviation of anything that stands between us and for the lifting up of our spirits in celebration together
Lrsquoshanah tovah ndash a good year to us all
High Holy Days schedule of services on page 5
am yisRael chai The people of Israel live
In August the new artwork created especially for Temple Beth El was installed in the Atrium The 13-paneled work spans the entire end of the room and utilizes a unique creative process that aims to push the limitations of a singular vision toward a more fluid and complex perspective A composite of Temple life the artwork began with each artist photographing various scenes rituals and commu-nity members That film was then rewound and ex-changed so that the artists could repeat this process over what the other artist has just photographed eventually creating a surprising and complexly lay-ered document that includes landscape community and congregation The film was then scanned and digitally reworked to accentuate selected formal and contextual components that had been captured Am Yisrael Chai digitally interweaves the images from the Jewish homeland with those of the Temple Beth El community visually linking the two communi-ties together as one and speaking of the connection between the Temple Beth El congregation and Eretz Yisrael Am Yisrael Chai The art was created by Lisa Levine and Peter Ton-ningsen who are a collaborative team of photogra-phers and university educators from California They are particularly interested in creating artworks that enliven public spaces involve the community in their art making process and challenge the idea that art making is a solitary endeavor We invite you to come by and view the artwork Plan to come sit a while and take it all in
Am Yisrael Chai was generously supported by a Temple Beth El Family Please consider being part of our on going art program by contributing to the Temple Beth El Art Fund
VOICEWHISPER
september 2014 volume 5 issue 1
Temple Beth El Whisper5101 Providence RoadCharlotte NC 28226704-366-1948Fax 704-366-1365Email bulletinbeth-elcom
The Temple Beth El Whisper is published on the first of alternating months by Temple Beth El a Reform Congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
Due to its size the Whisper will only include upcoming Temple programs and events the monthly calendar brsquonei mitzvah for the month and limited other features Community information will be included in the Voice on alternating months
The Whisper is published 6 times a year
fUel foR elUl
It is tradition to spend the month before Rosh Hashanah pre-paring your mind body and spirit for the High Holy Days Join our clergy throughout the month of Elul as we ready ourselves for the Days of Awe
RSVP online for ALL Fuel for Elul programs by clicking here For further information contact Cantor Mary Thomas or Julie Dalli beyond Resolutions finding meaning in the new year Wednesday September 3rd at 700 pm at TBE
Explore using old and new Jewish tools to create meaning-ful personal practices to find transformation in the New Year with Rabbi Jonathan Donations are encouraged to cover the cost of refreshments
Porch torah special edition text study for the holiday seasonThursday September 4th from 700 to 800 pm at Whole Foods Market 6610 Fairview Road 28210
Join The Porch community and study selected sacred texts for the holiday season We will explore the major themes and ideas of the holiday readings Participants are encouraged to buy coffee wine gelato or dinner and meet on the second floor
machzor tour a study of the high holy Day PrayersSunday September 14th from 915 to 1015 am at TBE
Join Cantor Mary for a tour of the High Holiday prayer book We will explore the major themes and ideas of the holiday using the prayer book as our guide Bagels and coffee will be served a $5 donation is suggested to cover the cost of refresh-ments
shofar so Good Sunday September 14th from 1030 to 1100 am in the Reli-gious School Music Room in the Don and Bobbi Bernstein Education Building (for kindergarteners through teens)
Sounding Shofar is easy Kids from kindergarten on up are invited to learn about the shofar with Rabbi Jonathan We will have shofarot on hand for you to use but BYO shofar is welcomed
martinis mocktinis meditation and mikvah - hosted by sisterhoodTuesday September 16th from 600 to 900 pm at Temple Israel
It is tradition to immerse in the mikvah at times of great tran-sition in our lives including each year as the High Holy Days
approach Rabbi Judy will guide participants through the brief and transformative ritual of im-mersion one at a time In an adjacent space Sister-hood will host social time with food and drink Enjoy the company of friends old and new along-side the private transformation of mikvah For men who are interested contact Rabbi Jonathan to arrange a time
Cost $18 covers the mikvah fee to Temple Israel and refreshments
RSVP by Wednesday September 10th Time slots to use the mikvah will be assigned
sacReD stUDy
Uptown TalmudWednesday September 3rd and 17th at 1200 noon Bechtler Museum Cafe 420 S Tryon St28202
Take a break get a bite and do a little mental yoga in the middle of Uptown
South Park TalmudWednesday September 10th at 1200 noon Roosterrsquos Wood-Fired Kitchen 6601 Morrison Blvd 28210
Great conversation great food everyone welcome The Talmud is OUR book as progressive Jews - find out why
Jolt of JudaismSaturday September 6th at 145 pm Katz NY Deli 8045 Providence Rd 28277
Controversial current Jewish topics - and tasty refreshments
02JEWISH LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT
VOICEWHISPER JEWISH LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT 03
new membeR Pot lUck shabbat DinneR Friday September 5th immediately following Services at 715 pm
Please bring a side item or dessert to serve 10 people and a bottle of wine if yoursquod like Temple will supply delicious chicken and challah Open to families couples and singles
RSVP online by Wednesday September 3rd at 1000 am by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
fiJi stUDents anD alUmni wine anD cheese RecePtion Friday September 12th from 515 to 600 pm at TBE
RSVP online by Wednesday September 10th at 1000 am by clicking here or call 704-749-3070 There is no cost and you are welcome to bring your spouse or a guest
save the Date in octobeR
oRDeR yoUR lUlav anD etRoG sets foR sUkkot
Chag Sameach Temple Beth El is ordering lulav and etrog sets for $42 To order email Sue Hummel or call 704-749-3054 Pay by credit card over the phone or by mailing a check to Temple Beth El 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226 Orders must be received no later than Thursday October 2nd Include your phone number and email address so we can contact you for pickup
leaRn to ReaD hebRew - choose moRninG oR eveninG classes in Bernstein Education Bldg Wednesdays October 29 November 5 12 19 December 3 10 17 January 7 14 28 from 700 to 800 pm Thursday October 30 November 6 13 20 December 4 11 18 January 8 15 29 from 1000 to 1100 am
Learning to read Hebrew is a great way to become more connected to services and prayers Join us for a beginning Hebrew class that will give you the opportunity to learn to decode and read Hebrew Members and non-members are welcome The class fee includes all materials Class Fee $100 members $125 non-members Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session A minimum of six students is required
To register online for morning classes click here For evening classes click here
takinG a DeePeR look ndash hebRew PRayeR anD toRah stUDy in Bernstein Education Bldg Thursdays October 30 November 6 13 20 December 4 11 18 January 8 15 29 and February 5 12 from 1100 am to 1200 noon
Take a deeper look at our Siddur prayers for Shabbat holidays and Jewish life cycle events Do we really know why we recite each prayer Understand weekly Torah study and how it relates to us personally Learn Whorsquos Who in the Bible including those you may have never heard of before Classes are taught by Barbara Feld Students should be able to read Hebrew to participate Class Fee $100 members $125 non-members Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session A minimum of six students is required
To register online click here If you are interested in the same class during evening hours contact Susan Jacobs
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 04
welcome to oUR newest membeRs
As we usher in the Jewish New Year we would like to warmly welcome our newest members who have joined Temple Beth El Lrsquoshanah Tovah ndash may the year ahead be sweet and filled with meaningful shared Temple experiences
a shabbat to honoR saRa schReibman On the evening of August 8th the David Silverman Social Hall was filled with more than 125 people as congregants family friends and staff joined together for a Shabbat dinner to honor Sara Schreibman Blessings were offered as Sara begins her new role as Director of Development and Communications and continues her most sacred role of planting the seeds for Temple Beth Elrsquos future
Thanks to all who made donations to honor Sara If you would like to participate make checks payable to Temple Beth El with ldquoIn Honor of Sarardquo in the memo Send checks to 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226
nSteven Holly Hannah and Zachary BandelnJulio Ruth Jatsiri Benjamin and Erandi GuadarramanRandy Rachel Bridgette and Brayden HenrynJoel Jamie Charlotte and Tyler HoffmannZack and Shelley LevinenEric Marks
CONTRACTORS Norman Levin and Ross LevinSouth State Bank
ENGINEERS Alan and Lee BlumenthalThor-Erik and Bonnie BorresenRick Glaser and Ellen ReichJack and Alison LevinsonLarry and Dale Polsky
ARTISTS Bernstein FoundationBobbi and Don BernsteinFred and Marcy DumasBrett and Sara FrankenbergHarvey and Adrienne GossettMerle and Alan GottheimDeidre and Clay GrubbPearl HassonVicki HopkinsGary and Janie LevinsonLisa and Stuart MeyersonRosen and Stokes FamilyOscar and Shana Suris
nElliott MayernRobert Naomi Sarah and Samuel McRarynAlexander Cornelius and Heidi Peter and Sigi ZielinskinRobert Sara Charlotte and Jocelyn RiggsbynAmy and Rose WilliamsnSteven and Marsha Zaidman
Nancy TarbisTemple Beth El Administrative StaffTemple Beth El Religious School
JERUSALEM STONE CUTTERS Phyllis Berlin and Marty GoldfarbBill Cassell and Ruth BrandtBishop Cheen and Ginny RosenbergBrian and Marla Emery Jennifer and Wayne EpsteinKen and Christine FabermanLarry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirtEllen and Stuart FligelDouglas and Paula GentileNancy GlassMickey and Dawn GoldBarry and Karen GreenblattME and Ted HessbergEdward and Sandra HoltMaxine and Steve HorowitzLeigh and Robert JacobsonJanice Kenmore
Joan KirschnerAmy and Andrew LamparelloDavid and Janet LefkowitzShelley and Zack LevineRobert and Inta LidzMarshall and Faylinda LindnerDonald and Ellice LissMike and Sue LittauerIra and Nathalie MalterElise MenakerMel and Judy MorgansteinElsa and Martin MulterVicki and Howard NeumannJill and Edwin NewmanDiggie and Lee PesakoffMitch and Tonda RifkinRegina RosenbergReneacutee and Philip SchreibmanThe Secrist FamilyMarcia and Paul SimonPatty TorcelliniJudy and Chip WallachKim and Sue WorrelHerm and Barbara Ziegler
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 05
VOICEWHISPER HIGH HOLY DAYS 06
The High Holy Days sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe represent the spiritual and religious pinnacle of the Jewish calendar At Temple Beth El we find ourselves grateful for this special time of the year In our busy lives we sometimes find ourselves out of control and not going in the direction we would like High Holy Days arrive to give us pause and empower us to choose our course for the future
High Holy Days begin with the festivities surrounding the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and then become more somber as they conclude after ten days of reflection on Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement Join us on this journey that allows us to take a hard look at who we are and implement change for the better
Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to worship with us for the High Holy Days Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Please call Pam Linker at 704-749-3056 for more information
5775 High Holy Days Schedule
weDnesDay octobeR 8th Erev Sukkot Sukkot Service 530 pm Sukkot Jazz and Joy Celebrating our New Sukkah 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 9th Sukkot Morning Sukkot Morning Worship 1100 am weDnesDay octobeR 15th Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Simchat TorahConsecration Service 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 16th Simchat TorahShrsquomini Atzeret with Yizkor Shrsquomini Atzeret Service with Yizkor 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with your families
satURDay sePtembeR 20th Selichot at Temple Israel Program 830 pmDessert Reception 930 pmSelichot Service 1000 pm weDnesDay sePtembeR 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm thURsDay sePtembeR 25th Rosh hashanah Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm fRiDay sePtembeR 26th Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm fRiDay octobeR 3rd Kol Nidre 800 pm satURDay octobeR 4th Yom Kippur Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Adult Study 200 pm Meditation 200 pm Tot Service 200 pmYizkor Healing and Concluding Service 330 pm Light Break-the-Fast 630 pm
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER
september 2014 volume 5 issue 1
Temple Beth El Whisper5101 Providence RoadCharlotte NC 28226704-366-1948Fax 704-366-1365Email bulletinbeth-elcom
The Temple Beth El Whisper is published on the first of alternating months by Temple Beth El a Reform Congregation affiliated with the Union for Reform Judaism
Due to its size the Whisper will only include upcoming Temple programs and events the monthly calendar brsquonei mitzvah for the month and limited other features Community information will be included in the Voice on alternating months
The Whisper is published 6 times a year
fUel foR elUl
It is tradition to spend the month before Rosh Hashanah pre-paring your mind body and spirit for the High Holy Days Join our clergy throughout the month of Elul as we ready ourselves for the Days of Awe
RSVP online for ALL Fuel for Elul programs by clicking here For further information contact Cantor Mary Thomas or Julie Dalli beyond Resolutions finding meaning in the new year Wednesday September 3rd at 700 pm at TBE
Explore using old and new Jewish tools to create meaning-ful personal practices to find transformation in the New Year with Rabbi Jonathan Donations are encouraged to cover the cost of refreshments
Porch torah special edition text study for the holiday seasonThursday September 4th from 700 to 800 pm at Whole Foods Market 6610 Fairview Road 28210
Join The Porch community and study selected sacred texts for the holiday season We will explore the major themes and ideas of the holiday readings Participants are encouraged to buy coffee wine gelato or dinner and meet on the second floor
machzor tour a study of the high holy Day PrayersSunday September 14th from 915 to 1015 am at TBE
Join Cantor Mary for a tour of the High Holiday prayer book We will explore the major themes and ideas of the holiday using the prayer book as our guide Bagels and coffee will be served a $5 donation is suggested to cover the cost of refresh-ments
shofar so Good Sunday September 14th from 1030 to 1100 am in the Reli-gious School Music Room in the Don and Bobbi Bernstein Education Building (for kindergarteners through teens)
Sounding Shofar is easy Kids from kindergarten on up are invited to learn about the shofar with Rabbi Jonathan We will have shofarot on hand for you to use but BYO shofar is welcomed
martinis mocktinis meditation and mikvah - hosted by sisterhoodTuesday September 16th from 600 to 900 pm at Temple Israel
It is tradition to immerse in the mikvah at times of great tran-sition in our lives including each year as the High Holy Days
approach Rabbi Judy will guide participants through the brief and transformative ritual of im-mersion one at a time In an adjacent space Sister-hood will host social time with food and drink Enjoy the company of friends old and new along-side the private transformation of mikvah For men who are interested contact Rabbi Jonathan to arrange a time
Cost $18 covers the mikvah fee to Temple Israel and refreshments
RSVP by Wednesday September 10th Time slots to use the mikvah will be assigned
sacReD stUDy
Uptown TalmudWednesday September 3rd and 17th at 1200 noon Bechtler Museum Cafe 420 S Tryon St28202
Take a break get a bite and do a little mental yoga in the middle of Uptown
South Park TalmudWednesday September 10th at 1200 noon Roosterrsquos Wood-Fired Kitchen 6601 Morrison Blvd 28210
Great conversation great food everyone welcome The Talmud is OUR book as progressive Jews - find out why
Jolt of JudaismSaturday September 6th at 145 pm Katz NY Deli 8045 Providence Rd 28277
Controversial current Jewish topics - and tasty refreshments
02JEWISH LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT
VOICEWHISPER JEWISH LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT 03
new membeR Pot lUck shabbat DinneR Friday September 5th immediately following Services at 715 pm
Please bring a side item or dessert to serve 10 people and a bottle of wine if yoursquod like Temple will supply delicious chicken and challah Open to families couples and singles
RSVP online by Wednesday September 3rd at 1000 am by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
fiJi stUDents anD alUmni wine anD cheese RecePtion Friday September 12th from 515 to 600 pm at TBE
RSVP online by Wednesday September 10th at 1000 am by clicking here or call 704-749-3070 There is no cost and you are welcome to bring your spouse or a guest
save the Date in octobeR
oRDeR yoUR lUlav anD etRoG sets foR sUkkot
Chag Sameach Temple Beth El is ordering lulav and etrog sets for $42 To order email Sue Hummel or call 704-749-3054 Pay by credit card over the phone or by mailing a check to Temple Beth El 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226 Orders must be received no later than Thursday October 2nd Include your phone number and email address so we can contact you for pickup
leaRn to ReaD hebRew - choose moRninG oR eveninG classes in Bernstein Education Bldg Wednesdays October 29 November 5 12 19 December 3 10 17 January 7 14 28 from 700 to 800 pm Thursday October 30 November 6 13 20 December 4 11 18 January 8 15 29 from 1000 to 1100 am
Learning to read Hebrew is a great way to become more connected to services and prayers Join us for a beginning Hebrew class that will give you the opportunity to learn to decode and read Hebrew Members and non-members are welcome The class fee includes all materials Class Fee $100 members $125 non-members Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session A minimum of six students is required
To register online for morning classes click here For evening classes click here
takinG a DeePeR look ndash hebRew PRayeR anD toRah stUDy in Bernstein Education Bldg Thursdays October 30 November 6 13 20 December 4 11 18 January 8 15 29 and February 5 12 from 1100 am to 1200 noon
Take a deeper look at our Siddur prayers for Shabbat holidays and Jewish life cycle events Do we really know why we recite each prayer Understand weekly Torah study and how it relates to us personally Learn Whorsquos Who in the Bible including those you may have never heard of before Classes are taught by Barbara Feld Students should be able to read Hebrew to participate Class Fee $100 members $125 non-members Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session A minimum of six students is required
To register online click here If you are interested in the same class during evening hours contact Susan Jacobs
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 04
welcome to oUR newest membeRs
As we usher in the Jewish New Year we would like to warmly welcome our newest members who have joined Temple Beth El Lrsquoshanah Tovah ndash may the year ahead be sweet and filled with meaningful shared Temple experiences
a shabbat to honoR saRa schReibman On the evening of August 8th the David Silverman Social Hall was filled with more than 125 people as congregants family friends and staff joined together for a Shabbat dinner to honor Sara Schreibman Blessings were offered as Sara begins her new role as Director of Development and Communications and continues her most sacred role of planting the seeds for Temple Beth Elrsquos future
Thanks to all who made donations to honor Sara If you would like to participate make checks payable to Temple Beth El with ldquoIn Honor of Sarardquo in the memo Send checks to 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226
nSteven Holly Hannah and Zachary BandelnJulio Ruth Jatsiri Benjamin and Erandi GuadarramanRandy Rachel Bridgette and Brayden HenrynJoel Jamie Charlotte and Tyler HoffmannZack and Shelley LevinenEric Marks
CONTRACTORS Norman Levin and Ross LevinSouth State Bank
ENGINEERS Alan and Lee BlumenthalThor-Erik and Bonnie BorresenRick Glaser and Ellen ReichJack and Alison LevinsonLarry and Dale Polsky
ARTISTS Bernstein FoundationBobbi and Don BernsteinFred and Marcy DumasBrett and Sara FrankenbergHarvey and Adrienne GossettMerle and Alan GottheimDeidre and Clay GrubbPearl HassonVicki HopkinsGary and Janie LevinsonLisa and Stuart MeyersonRosen and Stokes FamilyOscar and Shana Suris
nElliott MayernRobert Naomi Sarah and Samuel McRarynAlexander Cornelius and Heidi Peter and Sigi ZielinskinRobert Sara Charlotte and Jocelyn RiggsbynAmy and Rose WilliamsnSteven and Marsha Zaidman
Nancy TarbisTemple Beth El Administrative StaffTemple Beth El Religious School
JERUSALEM STONE CUTTERS Phyllis Berlin and Marty GoldfarbBill Cassell and Ruth BrandtBishop Cheen and Ginny RosenbergBrian and Marla Emery Jennifer and Wayne EpsteinKen and Christine FabermanLarry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirtEllen and Stuart FligelDouglas and Paula GentileNancy GlassMickey and Dawn GoldBarry and Karen GreenblattME and Ted HessbergEdward and Sandra HoltMaxine and Steve HorowitzLeigh and Robert JacobsonJanice Kenmore
Joan KirschnerAmy and Andrew LamparelloDavid and Janet LefkowitzShelley and Zack LevineRobert and Inta LidzMarshall and Faylinda LindnerDonald and Ellice LissMike and Sue LittauerIra and Nathalie MalterElise MenakerMel and Judy MorgansteinElsa and Martin MulterVicki and Howard NeumannJill and Edwin NewmanDiggie and Lee PesakoffMitch and Tonda RifkinRegina RosenbergReneacutee and Philip SchreibmanThe Secrist FamilyMarcia and Paul SimonPatty TorcelliniJudy and Chip WallachKim and Sue WorrelHerm and Barbara Ziegler
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 05
VOICEWHISPER HIGH HOLY DAYS 06
The High Holy Days sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe represent the spiritual and religious pinnacle of the Jewish calendar At Temple Beth El we find ourselves grateful for this special time of the year In our busy lives we sometimes find ourselves out of control and not going in the direction we would like High Holy Days arrive to give us pause and empower us to choose our course for the future
High Holy Days begin with the festivities surrounding the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and then become more somber as they conclude after ten days of reflection on Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement Join us on this journey that allows us to take a hard look at who we are and implement change for the better
Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to worship with us for the High Holy Days Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Please call Pam Linker at 704-749-3056 for more information
5775 High Holy Days Schedule
weDnesDay octobeR 8th Erev Sukkot Sukkot Service 530 pm Sukkot Jazz and Joy Celebrating our New Sukkah 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 9th Sukkot Morning Sukkot Morning Worship 1100 am weDnesDay octobeR 15th Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Simchat TorahConsecration Service 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 16th Simchat TorahShrsquomini Atzeret with Yizkor Shrsquomini Atzeret Service with Yizkor 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with your families
satURDay sePtembeR 20th Selichot at Temple Israel Program 830 pmDessert Reception 930 pmSelichot Service 1000 pm weDnesDay sePtembeR 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm thURsDay sePtembeR 25th Rosh hashanah Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm fRiDay sePtembeR 26th Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm fRiDay octobeR 3rd Kol Nidre 800 pm satURDay octobeR 4th Yom Kippur Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Adult Study 200 pm Meditation 200 pm Tot Service 200 pmYizkor Healing and Concluding Service 330 pm Light Break-the-Fast 630 pm
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER JEWISH LEARNING AND ENRICHMENT 03
new membeR Pot lUck shabbat DinneR Friday September 5th immediately following Services at 715 pm
Please bring a side item or dessert to serve 10 people and a bottle of wine if yoursquod like Temple will supply delicious chicken and challah Open to families couples and singles
RSVP online by Wednesday September 3rd at 1000 am by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
fiJi stUDents anD alUmni wine anD cheese RecePtion Friday September 12th from 515 to 600 pm at TBE
RSVP online by Wednesday September 10th at 1000 am by clicking here or call 704-749-3070 There is no cost and you are welcome to bring your spouse or a guest
save the Date in octobeR
oRDeR yoUR lUlav anD etRoG sets foR sUkkot
Chag Sameach Temple Beth El is ordering lulav and etrog sets for $42 To order email Sue Hummel or call 704-749-3054 Pay by credit card over the phone or by mailing a check to Temple Beth El 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226 Orders must be received no later than Thursday October 2nd Include your phone number and email address so we can contact you for pickup
leaRn to ReaD hebRew - choose moRninG oR eveninG classes in Bernstein Education Bldg Wednesdays October 29 November 5 12 19 December 3 10 17 January 7 14 28 from 700 to 800 pm Thursday October 30 November 6 13 20 December 4 11 18 January 8 15 29 from 1000 to 1100 am
Learning to read Hebrew is a great way to become more connected to services and prayers Join us for a beginning Hebrew class that will give you the opportunity to learn to decode and read Hebrew Members and non-members are welcome The class fee includes all materials Class Fee $100 members $125 non-members Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session A minimum of six students is required
To register online for morning classes click here For evening classes click here
takinG a DeePeR look ndash hebRew PRayeR anD toRah stUDy in Bernstein Education Bldg Thursdays October 30 November 6 13 20 December 4 11 18 January 8 15 29 and February 5 12 from 1100 am to 1200 noon
Take a deeper look at our Siddur prayers for Shabbat holidays and Jewish life cycle events Do we really know why we recite each prayer Understand weekly Torah study and how it relates to us personally Learn Whorsquos Who in the Bible including those you may have never heard of before Classes are taught by Barbara Feld Students should be able to read Hebrew to participate Class Fee $100 members $125 non-members Class fee must be paid in full prior to the first session A minimum of six students is required
To register online click here If you are interested in the same class during evening hours contact Susan Jacobs
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 04
welcome to oUR newest membeRs
As we usher in the Jewish New Year we would like to warmly welcome our newest members who have joined Temple Beth El Lrsquoshanah Tovah ndash may the year ahead be sweet and filled with meaningful shared Temple experiences
a shabbat to honoR saRa schReibman On the evening of August 8th the David Silverman Social Hall was filled with more than 125 people as congregants family friends and staff joined together for a Shabbat dinner to honor Sara Schreibman Blessings were offered as Sara begins her new role as Director of Development and Communications and continues her most sacred role of planting the seeds for Temple Beth Elrsquos future
Thanks to all who made donations to honor Sara If you would like to participate make checks payable to Temple Beth El with ldquoIn Honor of Sarardquo in the memo Send checks to 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226
nSteven Holly Hannah and Zachary BandelnJulio Ruth Jatsiri Benjamin and Erandi GuadarramanRandy Rachel Bridgette and Brayden HenrynJoel Jamie Charlotte and Tyler HoffmannZack and Shelley LevinenEric Marks
CONTRACTORS Norman Levin and Ross LevinSouth State Bank
ENGINEERS Alan and Lee BlumenthalThor-Erik and Bonnie BorresenRick Glaser and Ellen ReichJack and Alison LevinsonLarry and Dale Polsky
ARTISTS Bernstein FoundationBobbi and Don BernsteinFred and Marcy DumasBrett and Sara FrankenbergHarvey and Adrienne GossettMerle and Alan GottheimDeidre and Clay GrubbPearl HassonVicki HopkinsGary and Janie LevinsonLisa and Stuart MeyersonRosen and Stokes FamilyOscar and Shana Suris
nElliott MayernRobert Naomi Sarah and Samuel McRarynAlexander Cornelius and Heidi Peter and Sigi ZielinskinRobert Sara Charlotte and Jocelyn RiggsbynAmy and Rose WilliamsnSteven and Marsha Zaidman
Nancy TarbisTemple Beth El Administrative StaffTemple Beth El Religious School
JERUSALEM STONE CUTTERS Phyllis Berlin and Marty GoldfarbBill Cassell and Ruth BrandtBishop Cheen and Ginny RosenbergBrian and Marla Emery Jennifer and Wayne EpsteinKen and Christine FabermanLarry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirtEllen and Stuart FligelDouglas and Paula GentileNancy GlassMickey and Dawn GoldBarry and Karen GreenblattME and Ted HessbergEdward and Sandra HoltMaxine and Steve HorowitzLeigh and Robert JacobsonJanice Kenmore
Joan KirschnerAmy and Andrew LamparelloDavid and Janet LefkowitzShelley and Zack LevineRobert and Inta LidzMarshall and Faylinda LindnerDonald and Ellice LissMike and Sue LittauerIra and Nathalie MalterElise MenakerMel and Judy MorgansteinElsa and Martin MulterVicki and Howard NeumannJill and Edwin NewmanDiggie and Lee PesakoffMitch and Tonda RifkinRegina RosenbergReneacutee and Philip SchreibmanThe Secrist FamilyMarcia and Paul SimonPatty TorcelliniJudy and Chip WallachKim and Sue WorrelHerm and Barbara Ziegler
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 05
VOICEWHISPER HIGH HOLY DAYS 06
The High Holy Days sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe represent the spiritual and religious pinnacle of the Jewish calendar At Temple Beth El we find ourselves grateful for this special time of the year In our busy lives we sometimes find ourselves out of control and not going in the direction we would like High Holy Days arrive to give us pause and empower us to choose our course for the future
High Holy Days begin with the festivities surrounding the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and then become more somber as they conclude after ten days of reflection on Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement Join us on this journey that allows us to take a hard look at who we are and implement change for the better
Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to worship with us for the High Holy Days Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Please call Pam Linker at 704-749-3056 for more information
5775 High Holy Days Schedule
weDnesDay octobeR 8th Erev Sukkot Sukkot Service 530 pm Sukkot Jazz and Joy Celebrating our New Sukkah 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 9th Sukkot Morning Sukkot Morning Worship 1100 am weDnesDay octobeR 15th Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Simchat TorahConsecration Service 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 16th Simchat TorahShrsquomini Atzeret with Yizkor Shrsquomini Atzeret Service with Yizkor 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with your families
satURDay sePtembeR 20th Selichot at Temple Israel Program 830 pmDessert Reception 930 pmSelichot Service 1000 pm weDnesDay sePtembeR 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm thURsDay sePtembeR 25th Rosh hashanah Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm fRiDay sePtembeR 26th Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm fRiDay octobeR 3rd Kol Nidre 800 pm satURDay octobeR 4th Yom Kippur Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Adult Study 200 pm Meditation 200 pm Tot Service 200 pmYizkor Healing and Concluding Service 330 pm Light Break-the-Fast 630 pm
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 04
welcome to oUR newest membeRs
As we usher in the Jewish New Year we would like to warmly welcome our newest members who have joined Temple Beth El Lrsquoshanah Tovah ndash may the year ahead be sweet and filled with meaningful shared Temple experiences
a shabbat to honoR saRa schReibman On the evening of August 8th the David Silverman Social Hall was filled with more than 125 people as congregants family friends and staff joined together for a Shabbat dinner to honor Sara Schreibman Blessings were offered as Sara begins her new role as Director of Development and Communications and continues her most sacred role of planting the seeds for Temple Beth Elrsquos future
Thanks to all who made donations to honor Sara If you would like to participate make checks payable to Temple Beth El with ldquoIn Honor of Sarardquo in the memo Send checks to 5101 Providence Road Charlotte NC 28226
nSteven Holly Hannah and Zachary BandelnJulio Ruth Jatsiri Benjamin and Erandi GuadarramanRandy Rachel Bridgette and Brayden HenrynJoel Jamie Charlotte and Tyler HoffmannZack and Shelley LevinenEric Marks
CONTRACTORS Norman Levin and Ross LevinSouth State Bank
ENGINEERS Alan and Lee BlumenthalThor-Erik and Bonnie BorresenRick Glaser and Ellen ReichJack and Alison LevinsonLarry and Dale Polsky
ARTISTS Bernstein FoundationBobbi and Don BernsteinFred and Marcy DumasBrett and Sara FrankenbergHarvey and Adrienne GossettMerle and Alan GottheimDeidre and Clay GrubbPearl HassonVicki HopkinsGary and Janie LevinsonLisa and Stuart MeyersonRosen and Stokes FamilyOscar and Shana Suris
nElliott MayernRobert Naomi Sarah and Samuel McRarynAlexander Cornelius and Heidi Peter and Sigi ZielinskinRobert Sara Charlotte and Jocelyn RiggsbynAmy and Rose WilliamsnSteven and Marsha Zaidman
Nancy TarbisTemple Beth El Administrative StaffTemple Beth El Religious School
JERUSALEM STONE CUTTERS Phyllis Berlin and Marty GoldfarbBill Cassell and Ruth BrandtBishop Cheen and Ginny RosenbergBrian and Marla Emery Jennifer and Wayne EpsteinKen and Christine FabermanLarry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirtEllen and Stuart FligelDouglas and Paula GentileNancy GlassMickey and Dawn GoldBarry and Karen GreenblattME and Ted HessbergEdward and Sandra HoltMaxine and Steve HorowitzLeigh and Robert JacobsonJanice Kenmore
Joan KirschnerAmy and Andrew LamparelloDavid and Janet LefkowitzShelley and Zack LevineRobert and Inta LidzMarshall and Faylinda LindnerDonald and Ellice LissMike and Sue LittauerIra and Nathalie MalterElise MenakerMel and Judy MorgansteinElsa and Martin MulterVicki and Howard NeumannJill and Edwin NewmanDiggie and Lee PesakoffMitch and Tonda RifkinRegina RosenbergReneacutee and Philip SchreibmanThe Secrist FamilyMarcia and Paul SimonPatty TorcelliniJudy and Chip WallachKim and Sue WorrelHerm and Barbara Ziegler
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 05
VOICEWHISPER HIGH HOLY DAYS 06
The High Holy Days sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe represent the spiritual and religious pinnacle of the Jewish calendar At Temple Beth El we find ourselves grateful for this special time of the year In our busy lives we sometimes find ourselves out of control and not going in the direction we would like High Holy Days arrive to give us pause and empower us to choose our course for the future
High Holy Days begin with the festivities surrounding the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and then become more somber as they conclude after ten days of reflection on Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement Join us on this journey that allows us to take a hard look at who we are and implement change for the better
Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to worship with us for the High Holy Days Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Please call Pam Linker at 704-749-3056 for more information
5775 High Holy Days Schedule
weDnesDay octobeR 8th Erev Sukkot Sukkot Service 530 pm Sukkot Jazz and Joy Celebrating our New Sukkah 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 9th Sukkot Morning Sukkot Morning Worship 1100 am weDnesDay octobeR 15th Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Simchat TorahConsecration Service 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 16th Simchat TorahShrsquomini Atzeret with Yizkor Shrsquomini Atzeret Service with Yizkor 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with your families
satURDay sePtembeR 20th Selichot at Temple Israel Program 830 pmDessert Reception 930 pmSelichot Service 1000 pm weDnesDay sePtembeR 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm thURsDay sePtembeR 25th Rosh hashanah Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm fRiDay sePtembeR 26th Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm fRiDay octobeR 3rd Kol Nidre 800 pm satURDay octobeR 4th Yom Kippur Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Adult Study 200 pm Meditation 200 pm Tot Service 200 pmYizkor Healing and Concluding Service 330 pm Light Break-the-Fast 630 pm
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER CONGREGANT ENGAGEMENT 05
VOICEWHISPER HIGH HOLY DAYS 06
The High Holy Days sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe represent the spiritual and religious pinnacle of the Jewish calendar At Temple Beth El we find ourselves grateful for this special time of the year In our busy lives we sometimes find ourselves out of control and not going in the direction we would like High Holy Days arrive to give us pause and empower us to choose our course for the future
High Holy Days begin with the festivities surrounding the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and then become more somber as they conclude after ten days of reflection on Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement Join us on this journey that allows us to take a hard look at who we are and implement change for the better
Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to worship with us for the High Holy Days Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Please call Pam Linker at 704-749-3056 for more information
5775 High Holy Days Schedule
weDnesDay octobeR 8th Erev Sukkot Sukkot Service 530 pm Sukkot Jazz and Joy Celebrating our New Sukkah 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 9th Sukkot Morning Sukkot Morning Worship 1100 am weDnesDay octobeR 15th Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Simchat TorahConsecration Service 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 16th Simchat TorahShrsquomini Atzeret with Yizkor Shrsquomini Atzeret Service with Yizkor 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with your families
satURDay sePtembeR 20th Selichot at Temple Israel Program 830 pmDessert Reception 930 pmSelichot Service 1000 pm weDnesDay sePtembeR 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm thURsDay sePtembeR 25th Rosh hashanah Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm fRiDay sePtembeR 26th Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm fRiDay octobeR 3rd Kol Nidre 800 pm satURDay octobeR 4th Yom Kippur Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Adult Study 200 pm Meditation 200 pm Tot Service 200 pmYizkor Healing and Concluding Service 330 pm Light Break-the-Fast 630 pm
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER HIGH HOLY DAYS 06
The High Holy Days sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe represent the spiritual and religious pinnacle of the Jewish calendar At Temple Beth El we find ourselves grateful for this special time of the year In our busy lives we sometimes find ourselves out of control and not going in the direction we would like High Holy Days arrive to give us pause and empower us to choose our course for the future
High Holy Days begin with the festivities surrounding the Jewish New Year of Rosh Hashanah and then become more somber as they conclude after ten days of reflection on Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement Join us on this journey that allows us to take a hard look at who we are and implement change for the better
Temple Beth El welcomes everyone to worship with us for the High Holy Days Tickets are required for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Please call Pam Linker at 704-749-3056 for more information
5775 High Holy Days Schedule
weDnesDay octobeR 8th Erev Sukkot Sukkot Service 530 pm Sukkot Jazz and Joy Celebrating our New Sukkah 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 9th Sukkot Morning Sukkot Morning Worship 1100 am weDnesDay octobeR 15th Erev Simchat Torah and Consecration Simchat TorahConsecration Service 700 pm thURsDay octobeR 16th Simchat TorahShrsquomini Atzeret with Yizkor Shrsquomini Atzeret Service with Yizkor 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with your families
satURDay sePtembeR 20th Selichot at Temple Israel Program 830 pmDessert Reception 930 pmSelichot Service 1000 pm weDnesDay sePtembeR 24th Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm thURsDay sePtembeR 25th Rosh hashanah Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm fRiDay sePtembeR 26th Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm fRiDay octobeR 3rd Kol Nidre 800 pm satURDay octobeR 4th Yom Kippur Early Morning Service 830 am Junior Congregation 830 am Late Morning Service 1130 am
Yom Kippur Afternoon Adult Study 200 pm Meditation 200 pm Tot Service 200 pmYizkor Healing and Concluding Service 330 pm Light Break-the-Fast 630 pm
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER SOCIAL JUSTICE amp ACTION 07
steRlinG elementaRy PaRtneRshiP - volUnteeRs anD sUPPlies neeDeD foR the 2014-15 school yeaR
School began on August 25th Donrsquot forget to leave donations of school supplies in the Sterling Elementary barrel in the TBE Lobby
This school year we want to encourage more of our congregants to volunteer to help out in the classroom Some volunteers work one day a week for a couple of hours Others work more often Some volunteers direct their efforts to reading tutoring library assistance or special programs such as poetry workshops If you have a special interest and the time to donate you will be appreciated at Sterling Elementary
In addition for those of you who want to volunteer but cannot come to the school we have ldquotake home workrdquo These are projects teachers normally do in their free time - like cutting collating printing etc We will arrange getting the work to you and will return it to the school upon your completion Contact Linda Hindel at 704-543-9190 if you can help
Thank you all so much for supporting this wonderful partnership
save the Date in octobeR
itrsquos (almost) cRoP walk time
For 35 years people from houses of faith across Charlotte have joined hands to combat hunger through the CROP Hunger Walk Since the first walk in 1978 Charlotteans have come together to raise over $6 million to relieve hunger with $16 million staying in the community Plans are still being finalized for the 36th annual CROP Walk in October but Temple Beth El has a proud tradition of participating in this interfaith walk and we donrsquot want to stop now The local beneficiary agencies are Second Harvest Food Bank Loaves amp Fishes and Crisis Assistance Ministry while the international charity Church World Service focuses on helping people in need on a global level Participating in the CROP Walk is a great way to perform an act of Tikkun Olam (repair of the world) while also representing Temple Beth El in the greater community
The 2014 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk is scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday October 19th All individuals families and groups are invited to join the Temple Beth El team and combat hunger in Charlotte and around the world Not able to walk Please consider sponsoring an individual walker or the team as a whole Contact a team captain or click here to go to our team webpage Stay tuned for more details or contact team captains Jill Blumenthal or 704-517-6654 or Marissa Brooks or 704-909-9822 for more information
2013 TBE Crop Walk Team
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPERsisteRhooD
ReliGioUs school oPeninG Day baGels anD coffee Sunday September 7th from 830 am to 1130 am
Bringing kids to Religious School opening day Grab a coffee and bagel in the lobby and sign up to be involved in a Sisterhood function Grab a raffle ticket take it over to the Gift Shop and drop it in the bowl for a chance to win a gift All members and parents of Religious School and Hebrew High students are welcome
save the Dates foR 2014-15
- Tuesday October 7th - Kick Off for Jewish Womenrsquos Business Alliance- Sunday October 12th - Sukkah Sisters- Celebrating Women of Strength- Tuesday November 18th ndash Paid Up Membership Dinner - ldquoWhatrsquos Jewish About the Real Housewives of New Yorkrdquo- Tuesday December 2nd ndash ldquoNot Your Motherrsquosrdquo Tupperware Party- Sunday March 29th ndash Chocolate Seder- Sunday April 19th ndash Sisterhood Fashion Show- Friday May 8th ndash Sisterhood Shabbat Dinner and Service- Sunday May 17th ndash Mitzvah Day
sPice
shabbat PotlUck DinneR Friday September 12th at 715 pm immediately following Shabbat services SPICE will provide hamburgers hot dogs veggie burgers and challah If you wish BYOWine Please provide a dish for 12 to 14 people based upon the first letter of your last name as follows
bull A thru G - Salad (bean Mexican fruit cucumber vegetable macaroni salad cole slaw garden salad pasta) bull H thru M - HOT side dish (vegetable potato rice couscous etc)bull N thru Z - Finger food dessert (brownies cookies bars fruit etc)
Tickets will be given to members who bring a dish AND whose names appear on the roster Walk-ins will not be accept-ed If you have any questions please contact Sera Callif or Frances LissRSVP required by Monday September 8th online by clicking here or call 704-749-3070
SPICE programming is made possible through a generous grant from the BJH Foundation for Senior Services
senioR saGe
senioR saGe PaRt ii - ldquoa senioR celebRation of oUR wisDomrdquo Begins Monday October 27th from 1000 am to 1200 noon
Senior Sage meets on the fourth Monday of the month This is the second year of a two year study program preparing for our Senior Sage ldquo A Celebration of our Wisdomrdquo in February For more information on registration and fees contact Sue Hummel
TBE COMMUNITY NEWS 08
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER THE PORCHYOUTH 09
tot shabbat Saturday September 13th at 900 am
Join Ms Patty and Cantor Mary for singing dancing and praying this Shabbat morning Our service is followed by a craft healthy snack and time together with our awesome community Let us know if yoursquod like to help with setting up cleaning up or bringing challah
woRlD of beeR - shalom PaRk yoUnG aDUlts Thursday September 18th from 600 to 800 pm at 222 E Bland Street CharlotteCost $10advance $15at door For more information click here the PoRch Rosh hashanah lUnch Thursday September 25th following the 1130 am service at the home of Miriam and Adam Gold
This lunch is open to TBE members and those who purchase High Holy Day tickets through The Porch Contact Cantor Mary for ticket information directions and to RSVP
fRienDs family fooD shabbat shabbat sUPPeR clUb with the PoRch Fourth Friday of each month
Shabbat Supper Club is open to Temple Beth El members or unaffiliated singles couples and families with young children New groups are forming all the time Email ThePorch for more information or to get started
yoUth
siGn UP foR 2014-15 tbe yoUth
Itrsquos not too late to join TBErsquos fabulous youth groups and take full advantage of everything we have going on this year Get your 2014-15 Youth Group Regis-tration forms by clicking here We offer five different groups KATANTY K1 KATANTY 23 KATANTY 45 LIBERTY 67 and LIBERTY our 8th through 12th grade youth group These programs offer fun edu-cational and meaningful Jewish experiences
For more information contact Dara Gever Director of Youth Engagement at call her at 704-749-3049
alUmni anD colleGe connection at temPle beth el oPen to all 18-22 yeaR-olDsCongratulations to the Class of 2014 our largest group of seniors ever We happily invite you to join our FaceBook group Alumni amp College Connection This FaceBook page will feature TBE news for your unique age group There will be information posted
about Birthright Trips part-time jobs chaper-one and volunteering opportunities and reunion invites Whether you are going to college experiencing a gap year or going to work - this group enables you to remain connected to your TBE friends Alumni and College Connection students receive two gift cards a year during the Jewish holidays from TBE We want to encourage all of you to remain connected to your special relationships with your TBE friends mazon baGs
Last year our senior Youth Group LIBERTY do-nated over 5000 pounds of food to Second Har-vest Food Bank Please support LIBERTY this year as we coordinate our annual Yom Kippur food drive Pick up a Mazon bag at the doors to Temple Beth El during Rosh Hashanah services Please return your grocery bag filled with donated goods to the Second Harvest truck on Kol Nidre or Yom Kippur morning services
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER brsquonei mitzvah
Rick Dylan fRieDmanKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Rick is the son of Steve and Lisa Friedman His grandparents are Shelly and Myrna Friedman of Boca Raton FL and Marvin and Beverly Lieb of Lido Beach NY Rick is the brother of Sam Emma and Sofia
sam fliGelKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Sam is the son of Sarah and Scott Fligel His grandparents are Ellen and Stuart Fligel of Charlotte NC and Sherrill and Roger Suiter of Charlotte NC Sam is the brother of Kate
michael soloman baGnascoNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Michael is the son Karen and Steve Bagnasco His grandparents are Miriam and Solomon Mann of blessed memory and Joan and Paul Bagnasco of New Smyrna Beach FL Michael is the brother
of Daniel and Patrick
Ryan michael smithKi TeitzeiSeptember 6 2014
Ryan is the son of Michael and Nora Smith His grandparents are Marilyn Smith of Charlotte NC Gene Smith of Shanghai China Carol Hodges of Knoxville TN and George and Pat Hodges of Knoxville TN
elizabeth ann PosnanskiKi TavoSeptember 13 2014
Elizabeth is the daughter of Margo and Joe Posnanski Her grandparents are Frances and Steven Posnanski of Charlotte NC Judith and Cecil Keller of Grandmother Miriam Perel of
Cleveland OH Elizabeth is the sister of Katie
kaRli silveRNrsquotzavimVayeilechSeptember 20 2014
Karli is the daughter of Karen and Milton Silver Her grandparents are Phyllis and Sidney Walker of Miami FL and Suzanne and the late Edward Silver of High Point NC Karli is
the sister of Marni and Michael
BrsquoNEI MITzVAH
10
leaRn moRe aboUt oUR brsquonei mitzvah stUDents To read about their mitzvah projects and more click here
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPER 11SHARING OUR LIVES MILESTONES
shaRinG oUR lives
The Board of Directors of Temple Beth El and the entire congregation extend deepest sympathies to the families of Kathleen Campbell Hopkins grandmother of Sara Hopkins-Solar Doris Green TBE member and mother of Lauren Abeles Peggy Nathan Abroms mother of Susan Rittenberg Donald Margolies brother of Allan Margolies Jeanette Handler sister of Golda Schwartz aunt of Eileen Schwartz and great aunt of Marissa Brooks Marilyn Woronov TBE member Louise Rickles TBE member
mazel tov to Sunshine Robbins on the birth of her granddaughter Maya Lily Robbins on July 30 2014 Proud parents are Amanda and Ty Robbins Canoga Park CA Janie and Gene Meyers on the birth of their grandson Jack Alexander Trompeter on August 22 2014 Proud parents are Pam and Jason Trompeter Rachel and Justin Brown on the birth of their son Asher Walden Brown on August 24 2014 Elizabeth amp Jeremy Naman on the birth of their son Henry Harrison Naman on August 27 2014
milestones - sePtembeR 2014
MILESTONE BIRTHDAYS 1Joey Alpern2Terri JamesGeorge Pinion3Sarah McCracken5George Popper7Michael Schreibman8Michael ShannonDale Whetstone10Barry Gilberg12Greg GarrisonMichelle Lieberman13James Bryan14Andrew Dermack21Ronald Gale23Peter SmolowitzSeth Werner24Eileen SchwartzMichael Weinstein28Crystal Katz
MILESTONE ANNIvERSARIES4Scott and Shannon Alpert - 20 years Myra Diuguid and Yavonka Hodges - 25 years 7Eugene and Serafima Livchin - 40 years 9Larry Farber and Sherri Lynn McGirt - 30 years10Eric and Donna Brand - 25 years Wheeler and Lisa Jervis - 20 years 16Chris and Liz Hamilton -25 years 24Robert and Denise Cooper -30 years Seth and Crystal Katz - 25 years Gregory and Julianne Weidner - 20 years 25Brad and Lauren Abeles - 20 years 30Stephen and Patrice Jampol - 30 years
cReate yoUR Jewish leGacy society Many thanks to TBErsquos newest Create Your Jewish Legacy members
n Michael and Judith Normann Bishop Cheen and Ginny Rosenbergn Alyson Kalikn Robert and Moira Quinn Kleinn Hal and Holly Levinsonn Mitch and Tonda Rifkinn Sophie Spolendern Emery and Jacqueline Szabo
memoRies of sUmmeR 2014
Rabbi Judy and Youth Director Dara Gever with TBE Camp Coleman campers in July
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
VOICEWHISPERSunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 6 elul
2 3 4 5 6
Office Closed 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 1000 am Senior Sage Planners
700 Fuel for Elul - Porch Torah Special Edition Text Study for the Holiday Season
800 Torah Yoga 930 FIJI
Wild Acres Retreat 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 615 Summer Service 930 Torah Study
700 Fuel for Elul Beyond Resolutions-Finding Meaning in the New Year
715 New Member Potluck Shabbat Dinner
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Rick Friedman and Ryan Smith
730 pm Service of Healing amp Comfort 145 Jolt of Judaism
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Religious School 1100 SPICE Committee Meeting
330 CJL Team Meeting 1200 South Park Talmud 515 FIJI amp Alumni Reception
900 am Tot Shabbat
830 Sisterhood Bagels amp Coffee for Parents 445 Religious School 630 The Porch Happy Hour 445 Religious School 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 530 Comparative Religion Committee 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 530 Sisterhood Board
Meeting 715 SPICE Potluck Shabbat Dinner
930 Torah Study
700 Board of Directors Meeting
600 Ways and Means Meeting
1100 Shabbat Morning Worship - Bnei Mitzvah of Sam Fligel and Elizabeth Posnanski
700 Hebrew High School 200 LIBERTY Kick-Off
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Religious School 445 Religious School600 Fuel for Elul - Martinis Mocktinis and Meditation in the Mikvah
1000 Senior Sage Planners 600 World of Beer - Shalom Park Young Adults 615 Summer Service 930 FIJI
915 Fuel for Elul-Machzor Tour A Study of the High Holy Day Prayers
630 Brotherhood Board Meeting 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal 1200 Uptown Talmud 730 Shabbat Dinner Out 930 Torah Study
1000 Brotherhood Breakfast 700 Member Services Committee Meeting
445 Religious School1100 Shabbat Morning Service - Bnei Mitzvah of Michael Bagnasco and Karli Silver
1030 Fuel for Elul-Shofar So Good
700 Hebrew High School 830 Selichot Service at Temple Israel
130 LIBERTY Song Leading Work Shop
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring
21 22 23 24 25 1 Tishri 26 27
Religious School No Religious School 730 HHD Choir Rehearsal No Religious School 830 Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service
Office Closed Until 400 pm 930 Torah Study
1000 Farber Orientation 800 Erev Rosh Hashanah Service
1130 Rosh Hashanah Late Morning Service
615 Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 1100 Shabbat Morning Service
115 Religious School Committee Meeting
100 The Porch Rosh Hashanah Lunch The Porch Supper Cloub
600 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring 330 Rosh Hashanah Tot Service
515 Tashlich
28 29 30 October 1 2 3 4
No Religious SchoolNo Religious School 430 Bnei Mitzvah Tutoring No Religious School 800 Kol Nidre 830 Yom Kippur Early Service
1030 Community Memorial Service
600 Executive Board Meeting 1000 Senior Sage Planners 1130 Yom Kippur Late Service
400 HHD Choir Rehearsal700 Hebrew High School 200 Yom Kippur Tot Service
600 TVE Rehearsal
730 Communications Meeting
330 Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
SeptemberWishing you a very happy healthy and
prosperous new year
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday
5101 Providence Roadcharlotte nc 28226 (704) 366-1948wwwbeth-elcom
woRshiP seRvices - sePtembeR 2014fRiDay sePtembeR 5Summer Service 615 pmService of Healing amp Comfort 730 pm satURDay sePtembeR 6Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Rick Friedman son of Steven and Lisa Friedman Ryan Smith son of Michael and Nora Smith
fRiDay sePtembeR 12Summer Service 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 13Tot Shabbat 900 amTorah Study 930 amShabbat Morning WorshipBrsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Sam Fligel son of Scott and Sarah Fligel Elizabeth Posnanski daughter of Joseph and Margo Posnanski
fRiDay sePtembeR 19Summer Service 615 pm satURDay sePtembeR 20Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Brsquonei Mitzvah 1100 am Michael Bagnasco son of Steve and Karen Bagnasco Karli Silver daughter of Milton and Karen SilverSelichot Service at Temple Israel 830 pm
weDnesDay sePtembeR 24Erev Rosh Hashanah 800 pm
thURsDay sePtembeR 25Rosh Hashanah Early Morning Service 830 amJunior Congregation 830 amRosh Hashanah Late Morning Service 1130 amRosh Hashanah Tot Service 330 pmTashlich at Freedom Park 515 pm
fRiDay sePtembeR 26Shabbat Shuva Service of Reflection 615 pm
satURDay sePtembeR 27Torah Study 930 amShabbat Morning Worship Service 1100 am
Kindergarteners through 3rd graders are required to attend Junior Congregation 4th graders and older worship with their families
Temple Office HoursMonday through Thursday 900am to 530pmFriday 900am to 400pmThe office is closed on Saturday and Sunday