May 2012, Volume 25, No. 5
June 2012, Volume 25, No. 6
Temple Shir Shalom
People often ask why it is that we break a glass at the end of a Jewish wedding. As I’ve
heard the wide variety of rabbinic responses ranging from it being a reminder of the
destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem to each shard representing a year of love and joy
the couple will enjoy together, I realized that we have no idea why we break the glass.
However, we do know why we raise a chuppah, the wedding canopy, at every Jewish
wedding. The chuppah is a symbol of shelter, a symbol of the first home that the couple
will share. The chuppah is a reminder of our nomadic ancestors, specifically of the Biblical
Abraham, whose tent was open on all four sides so travelers, no matter where they were
coming from, knew they were welcome.
The chuppah, open on all four sides, is a reminder that we, like Abraham, are supposed
to fulfill the commandment of hachnasat orchim, welcoming guests, into our homes.
A Home is
Always Open
by Rabbi Daniel A.
Schwartz
Thanks to the Ride-4-Reform, a five-day mountain bicycle ride in which I participated
in Israel at the end of March, I was reminded of what the act of hachnasat orchim
really means.
While riding through the Judean Hills on our way towards Jerusalem, I stopped to take a
picture near a Bedouin (a nomadic people in Israel) tent. While taking the picture, one of
the young boys inside the tent came running out and asked me if I wanted some tea.
When I enthusiastically said “yes,” his two brothers came running out and placed pillows
on the ground for us to sit on as they treated us to some wonderful Bedouin hospitality,
a hot cup of tea and conversation.
Our tradition teaches us to do the same. Hachnasat orchim is not simply inviting others
over, although that is good, too. We are literally to bring them in and show them
gracious hospitality.
As you think of the home you’ve created, how do you fulfill the act of hachnasat orchim?
What more could you do? This summer, try brushing up on your hachnasat orchim skills
– bring a friend, family member, or new neighbor into your home and treat them to some
wonderful hospitality – and maybe even a cup of iced tea.
SERVICES
MAY
4
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Shelby Raminick
11
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Robinson
18
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Arleigh Parr
5:30pm Confirmation Dinner
pm Confirmation Service
6:30pm Meditation Service
pm Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Hannah Male
27
10:00am Shavuot Yizkor Service
5
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Melissa Porlick
12
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Seth Cohen
Aufruf of Sarah Pearson & Daniel Cohen
19
6:30pm Graduation Dinner
8:00pm High School Graduation Service
2012-2013 SSTY Board Installation
21
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Emma Keer
26
20 7:00
25 8:00
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
SERVICES
JUNE
1
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Andrew Czapp
Aufruf of Melissa Talon & David Field
8
8:00pm Shabbat Service
15
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Justin Weiss
22
8:00pm Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Melissa Pearson
29
5:30pm BBQ Picnic
6:30pm Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Naming of Eila Haberman
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Joshua Noorily
2
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Rachel Weschsler
9
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bar Mitzvah of Brett Vinton
16
9:00am Tish
10:30am Shabbat Service
Bat Mitzvah of Bethany Kopel
23
9:00am Shabbat Service
9:30am Tish
30
AUGUST 20
2012
From the desk of . . .
Andre Douville
Executive Director
Yom HaAtzma’ut, Israeli Independence Day, commemorates Israel’s declaration of independence on the Hebrew
date of 5 Iyar 5708 (May 14, 1948). Large commemorative celebrations are common throughout Israel and smaller
celebrations, especially among Israelis, occur throughout the Diaspora. When I lived there, Dizengoff
Square in Tel Aviv was jammed-packed with people walking around bopping each other
on the head with plastic hammers. They still have those hammers, large and small.
Emitting a squeak with each harmless blow, the hammers have become as much a part
of the Israeli Independence Day celebration as have fireworks in the United States.
They are an outward expression of the joy we feel because Israel is our home.
Back here at home, we truly act best as a community as we all come together to celebrate
Israel. But we don’t just stop there. For the seventh year in a row, I am proud to say that
Shir Shalom will host the annual Walk for Israel, this year on Sunday, May 6. But we
don’t do it alone. (Check out our incredible list of co-sponsors below.) And if you are
wondering how you can help, we need volunteers the day of the walk and we can always
use more sponsors with costs increasing every year. There will be fun and games for the
kids, information and representatives from the groups listed above, and, this being an
election year, lots of politicians meeting and greeting anyone within arm’s reach.
Together...we Walk for Israel.
Am Yisrael Chai!
We are joined this year by such organizations as Ford Motor Company Fund,
The Detroit Jewish News, Friends of Israel, Jewish National Fund,
Congregation Beth Ahm, Volunteers for Israel, Adat Shalom Synagogue,
B’nai B’rith Youth Organization, Greater Detroit Chapter of Hadassah, Hillel Day
School of Metro Detroit, Jewish Community Relations Council, Jewish Federation
of Metro Detroit, National Council of Jewish Women, ORT Michigan Region,
Temple Israel, Zionist Organization of America, Stand with Us Michigan, Akiva
Hebrew Day School, B’nai Israel Synagogue, Temple Beth El, Friends of Israel
Defense Forces, Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit, AIPAC,
Temple Emanu-El, Tamarack Camps, Congregation B’nai Moshe, Israel Ministry
of Tourism, Temple Kol Ami, Michigan Jewish Institute, Anti-Defamation League,
Congregation Beth Shalom, State of Israel Bonds, American Technion Society
Detroit Chapter, Hillel of Metro Detroit, Michigan Board of Rabbis, Tamarack
Camps and Metro Detroit Board of Jewish Educators.
For more information, please visit www.walkforisrael.org
Lifelong Learning
Missy Borman
Principal
As the end of the year approaches, it is a great time to reflect on the amazing 2011/2012
school year at SHORESH. It has been a fabulous year with many highlights including
preparing for the High Holy Days, a joint kindergarten/sixth grade Chanukah celebration, the Tikkun Olam-a-thon, family programs for pre-kindergarten through third grade,
and Honors Shabbat services for fourth through sixth grade students and families. It is
incredible to see the growth the children have experienced throughout the year, as well as
the friendships that have been built and the learning that has occurred.
As I look at the children’s smiling faces, I have to take a moment to thank all of the
people who made this year at SHORESH possible, including the dedicated staff who
contributed their creativity and love of learning each week, as well as the parents of
SHORESH students who have showed continuous dedication to their children’s Jewish
education.
Marsha Mitnick
Early Childhood Learning Center
The following is an interview with a parent whose son attends The Learning Center. Really, it says it all.
What made you choose The Learning Center for your child?
We chose The Learning Center because of the small family feel of the program. After visiting for an open house, we
that the classrooms were so bright and open. It was immediately apparent that this was a kid-friendly place to learn.
In what ways has The Learning Center connected you with Temple Shir Shalom?
Our entire family connected with Shir Shalom when we were given the chance to get to know Rabbi Moskowitz and
Rabbi Schwartz. The rabbis are very involved with the kids at The Learning Center. Their visits are the highlight of
my son’s day and I always hear about their stories and songs.
What has impressed you about that you didn’t expect?
The Learning Center is more than just a preschool; it is a close-knit group of genuinely friendly people. The teachers work closely together to understand each child and to help each of them learn and grow. My son is truly growing
up through the program at The Learning Center.
If you could share something about our preschool with someone, what would you say?
Words don’t do justice for what goes on there every day. The magic and joy that the kids feel and experience is
inspiring and reminds us every time we walk through the door what a great choice this was for our son. Come and
check it out for yourself!
B’nai Mitzvah!
Shelby Matthew Raminick,
son of Dena and David Raminick, will become a bar mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on May 4, 2012. He is
the grandson of Robin Winburn-Woll, Jan Hockenberg, Gail Raminick-Zisholz and Larry Zisholz. An honor roll student at
Clifford Smart Middle School, he is an animator and artist and has achieved multiple recognition awards for his artwork.
Shelby feels a great responsibility to take care of those in need and give back to his community – both are also themes in his
Torah portion – and has spent time working at Yad Ezra as well as serving meals to the less fortunate. Shelby would like to
thank his rabbis, his amazing tutor Geri Zacks, and his brother Noah for helping him to prepare for this milestone, which he
looks forward to sharing with his family and friends.
Hannah Mary Robinson,
daughter of Julie and Bruce Robinson, will become a bat mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on May 11, 2012. She
is the granddaughter of Charlotte and Paul Milgrim, the late Mary Jean and Dean Robinson, and of Harold Finstein. A student
at Frost Middle School, Hannah always looks forward to spending Passover at her grandparents’ house and singing with her
aunts. To her, becoming a bat mitzvah means that she is becoming responsible for her Jewish education and more involved in
helping Israel. She feels that Shir Shalom has helped her to grow as a Jew, and that the people here are part of her extended
family. In the years to come, Hannah would like to continue helping her grandmother with projects at I Am My Brother’s
Keeper Ministries.
Melissa Brooke Porlick,
daughter of Deborah and Thomas Porlick, will become a bat mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on
May 12, 2012. She is the granddaughter of Margot and Michael Gottlieb and Mary Lou and Robert Porlick. A student at
Scranton Middle School, Melissa describes her summer at Goldman Union Camp Institute (GUCI) as one of her most
memorable Jewish experiences because she was constantly surrounded by a great community. She says that preparing for
her bat mitzvah is one of the hardest things she’s ever studied for, but she is excited about everything it means and looks
forward to taking on new responsibilities and observances and continuing her Jewish studies.
B’nai Mitzvah!
Arleigh Sheldon Parr,
daughter of Allison and Harry Parr, will become a bat mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on May 18, 2012. She is
the granddaughter of Pauline Woll and the late Arthur Woll and of Sima and Jerry Parr, and attends Bloomfield Hills Middle
School. Arleigh is considered a “tree hugger” because of her concern for protecting animals and the environment, and has
been a vegetarian since she was eight years old. Preparing for her bat mitzvah has given her a deeper connection to the Jewish
community. She feels proud to have learned to read Hebrew and that she is able to take part in this tradition. She is also
excited to celebrate her bat mitzvah in such a meaningful way by planting trees in Detroit. Arleigh is grateful to her family for
supporting her and being there for her throughout her life.
Seth Cohen,
son of Cari and Daniel Cohen, will become a bar mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on May 19, 2012. He is the
grandson of Sylvia and David Cohen, Rebecca and Bernard Toby, and a student at Clifford H. Smart Middle School where he
plays on the travel baseball team. Seth enjoys getting together with his family to celebrate the Jewish holidays and is excited
about becoming a bar mitzvah. He would like to thank his Shir Shalom family, especially his tutor Geri Zacks, for inspiring
him to work hard and meet the challenge of reaching this milestone. In the years to come, Seth hopes to continue his Jewish
studies and one day travel to Israel.
Hannah Male,
daughter of Megan and John Male, will become a bat mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on May 25, 2012. She
is the granddaughter of Judi and Michael Male and Marilyn and Ronald Silberman. Hannah attends Cranbrook Kingswood
Girls’ Middle School and describes one of her favorite memories as the sukkah she helped to build in preschool. She vividly
remembers tying on different fruits and vegetables, dancing around, and blessing the lulav. Up to this point, Hannah’s
responsibilities as a Jew have been to know the history of her people and follow their morals. As she grows, she will continue
to learn more and follow the customs, which she hopes to one day pass down to her children in turn. Hannah has enjoyed
learning as much as she can about Judaism and is grateful for her freedom. She will always remember the hardships of those
who came before her so that she can live the life she has today.
B’nai Mitzvah!
Emma Gallant Keer,
daughter of Jeri and Tim Keer, will become a bat mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on May 26, 2012. She is
the granddaughter of Sylvia Gallant Goldfarb and the late Norman Gallant, Margaret Jackson and the late John Keer. Emma
is a student at Derby Middle School where she plays on her school’s volleyball and soccer teams, as well as the trumpet in
her school band. An avid reader, especially of the Harry Potter series, she also plays the piano and enjoys spending summers
at Camp Michigania where she loves horseback riding. Emma looks forward to Food, Fun & Fireworks at Temple every year
because the music, food, and activities are always great. Preparing for her bat mitzvah has been inspiring for Emma. She feels
special and proud to be Jewish, and thinks it’s cool to know how to read another language. Emma is grateful to her parents for
their love and encouragement. She would also like to thank her tutor, Yali Dvir, who has been her Hebrew teacher since fourth
grade and makes studying so much fun that it never feels like work.
Andrew Jacob Czapp,
son of Lisa and Tim Czapp, will become a bar mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on June 1, 2012. He is the
grandson of Frank Komorowski and the late Rochelle Komorowski and of Al Czapp and the late Mary Czapp. Andrew is a
student at Norup International School who loves playing hockey and playing video games with his friends. His favorite part
about being Jewish is celebrating the Jewish holidays with family. Thanks to his tutor Mikhael Reamer and his own hard
work, Andrew is finally becoming confident in his ability to read and speak Hebrew and lead his friends and family in prayer,
something he never thought he would have the confidence to do before starting this process.
Joshua William Noorily,
son of Marcia Newcombe and Michael Noorily, will become a bar mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on
June 2, 2012. He is the grandson of Sara and Morry Noorily, Mary Anne and John Newcombe, and a student at Berkshire
Middle School. Joshua fondly remembers leading Chanukah and Passover prayers with his family for the holidays and also
enjoyed volunteering as a third grade teacher’s assistant at religious school. Joshua has been busy studying his Hebrew,
helping at SHORESH, and participating in Temple activities. Preparing for his bar mitzvah has been a lot of hard work, but
it was worth it. In the years to come, he would like to stay active in the community and continue his Jewish studies.
B’nai Mitzvah!
Rachel Alyse Wechsler,
daughter of Deborah and Roger Wechsler, will become a bat mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on
June 9, 2012. She is the granddaughter of Wynn and Harvey Wechsler, Terry Penman and the late Evelyn Penman. Rachel
is a fun, happy, and energetic person, and a student at O.E. Dunckel Middle School. She loves going on retreats with the
Madrichim Program and says that preparing for her bat mitzvah was a fun experience. It was hard and a lot of work, but
she really enjoyed it. Rachel is grateful for her friends and family because they are the reason that she’s here today.
Justin Samuel Weiss,
son of Jodi and Ron Weiss, will become a bar mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on June 15, 2012. He is the
grandson of Joyce and Morton Maza and of Joyce and Gerald Weiss. A student at Orchard Lake Middle School, Justin
cherishes celebrating Shabbat and the Jewish holidays with his family. He feels a deep connection to Shir Shalom and our
rabbis, who have taught him what it means to be Jewish and to appreciate his heritage and people’s history. To him, becoming
a bar mitzvah means that he is becoming more responsible in the Jewish community and he looks forward to passing on our
traditions to future generations of his family. Justin looks forward to someday visiting Israel with his family where he can
experience our Jewish homeland for himself.
Brett Vinton,
son of Barbara and Jeff Vinton, will become a bar mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on June 16, 2012. He
is the grandson of Ruby and Sheldon Fridson, and the late Brenda and Harvey Vinton. A student at O.E. Dunckel Middle
School, he has looked forward to his own bar mitzvah ever since his brother’s a few years ago and the whole experience has
made him feel very proud to be Jewish and a part of our community. Brett has worked as a volunteer at Yad Ezra and the
Miracle League, and will continue to be charitable with his time and resources and to work to make a positive impact on our
community.
B’nai Mitzvah!
Melissa Pearson
daughter of Lisa and Craig Pearson, will become a bat mitzvah at the Friday evening Shabbat service on June 22, 2012. She is
the granddaughter of Zoe and Joe Pearson, Eileen and Mervyn Hamburg, and of Jo Ann Orange of blessed memory. Melissa
attends the Pan American School of Bahia in Salvador, Brazil. She is a nice, funny person who cares about her family and
friends very much, and she very much enjoyed participating in Shir Shalom’s Madrichim Program and going on their retreats
because she likes spending time with her Jewish friends from Temple and learning more about Judaism while having fun.
Preparing for her bat mitzvah has made her feel closer to God and more a part of the Jewish community. She feels connected
with Jewish people all around the world when she knows that she is reading the same prayers that they are. Melissa is grateful
for her family who has given her so much. She has learned a great deal from them and she loves spending time with them.
Bethany Kopel,
daughter of Christine and Mark Kopel, will become a bat mitzvah at the Saturday morning Shabbat service on June 23, 2012.
She is the granddaughter of JoAnne and Walter Winiarski and of the late Thelma and Martin Kopel, and a student at Novi
Middle School. Bethany feels that one of her most memorable experiences was her immersion at the mikvah, which was a
unique experience. (The best part may have been when Rabbi Moskowitz started singing the “Who wants to be a Jew today?”
song.) Being a part of Shir Shalom has taught her a lot about being Jewish and, to her, becoming a bat mitzvah means that it
is her responsibility to carry on our traditions. Bethany is looking forward to travelling to Israel this winter with her family on
Shir Shalom’s family mission trip.
Scribe Deadline
IN ORDER TO INSURE PUBLICATION, all materials for the Scribe must be submitted to the office in Microsoft
Word format (either on disk with one hard copy or as an e-mail attachment to scribe@shirshalom.org) by the 25th
of the month preceding the month preceding publication.
Confirmation 5772
Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 7:00pm
Join us as we honor the Confirmation Class of 5772!
Eliza Firestone
Daughter of
Lily Ciccodicola & Joseph Firestone
Zoe Kaufman
Daughter of
Shelly & Michael Kaufman
Sarah Fisher
Daughter of
Julie & Mark Fisher
Isabella Lackner
Daughter of
Sandra & George Dobrowitsky
Jeffrey Fox
Son of
Wendy & Jim Fox
Rachel Passer
Daughter of
Wendy & Michael Passer
Leo Goldman
Son of
Janice & Howard Goldman
Tommy Porlick
Son of
Deborah & Thomas Porlick
Max Goldman
Son of
Amy & Kevin Goldman
Ian Sakwa
Son of
Kimberly & Jeffrey Sakwa
Jordyn Hack
Daughter of
Debra & Jerome Hack
Hannah Shink
Daughter of
Rhonda & David Shink
Carolyn Hollinshead
Daughter of
Julie & Peter Hollinshead
Alexander Sitner
Son of
Scott Sitner, Amy & John Applin
Jacob Wechsler
Son of
Deborah & Roger Wechsler
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fans and growing, it’s just another way to link us together
as a family.
Graduation 5772
Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:00pm
We are proud to announce...
Our Graduating Class of 5772, seven students who have shown a dedication to
Jewish education through their years of religious school at Temple Shir Shalom.
These students have all made an impact on this Congregation, and we invite you
to join us as we honor them at our Graduation service on Monday, May 21.
Nathan Freund
Son of
Cynthia & Marc Freund
Rachel Gaberman
Daughter of
Pam Gaberman and David Gaberman
Mara Kavieff
Daughter of
Cindy & Reid Kavieff
Sam Nathan
Son of
Lauren & Michael Nathan
Jake Seigel
Son of
Susie & Steve Seigle
Jordyn Sessel
Daughter of Robin & Leonard Waldman
and Kelly & Maurice Sessel
Grant Yarber
Son of
Judy & Terry Yarber
WE WILL ALSO HONOR OUR FUTURE LEADERS, AS WE INSTALL THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
OF SHIR SHALOM TEMPLE YOUTH FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR.
WANTED: PERFORMING ARTISTS!
Do you play an instrument? Sing? Dance? Act? Temple Shir Shalom wants YOU!
Please help us compile our roster of performing artists so that you too, can be a part of the
music of Shir Shalom.
E-mail Cantor Steyer at penny@shirshalom.org, describing your talent and/or instruments
played so that we can learn more about you!
Graduation 5772
Rachel Gaberman,
daughter of Pam Gaberman and David Gaberman, says that her time at Shir Shalom has meant the world to her. Spending
time with her extended family of friends and staff here has not only strengthened her connection to Judaism and her Jewish
identity, but they have shared irreplaceable memories over the years and formed special bonds that will last and be cherished
forever. Rachel recalls how much her bat mitzvah gave her a better understanding of her Jewish heritage, which is very
meaningful to her. The effort that was needed to prepare for her service was unlike any other she’d ever undertaken, and after
her service was over her feeling of accomplishment was beyond amazing. Rachel will attend Wayne State University and,
while she is currently considering law school, is not completely decided on a major and is open to other directions. She plans
to further her education as much as possible and earn a master’s degree and, after college, to live her life to the fullest and be
as successful as she can.
Mara Kavieff,
daughter of Cindy and Reid Kavieff, feels that her time at Temple has allowed her to learn more about her religion and form
strong and lasting relationships with our rabbis and staff. Monday Night School has given her the opportunity to express
herself on different topics as they relate to Judaism, and learning her Torah portion for her bat mitzvah has taught her that
she can truly accomplish anything. It’s difficult for Mara to decide between her bat mitzvah or the trip she took to Israel as to
which is most significant. Even though they are different, both experiences held some level of nervous anticipation but also
taught her a lot about herself and that she can pretty much do anything she sets her mind to. In the fall, Mara will be attending
Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI.
Sam Nathan,
son of Lauren and Michael Nathan, knows that his time at Temple has meant a lot to him. Sam grew up at our Sunday school
and looked forward to seeing the friends he made here every week. As he got older he grew to enjoy Temple even more. The
process of becoming bar mitzvah made everything somehow more meaningful, and Monday Night School is always fun.
He hopes that the friends he has made here will always be a part of his life. For him, the four weeks he spent in Israel is one
of the most memorable experiences he has ever had. Touring the country and being able to see our homeland was fantastic.
Being able to see so much history, to feel one with it, was truly amazing. Praying at the Western Wall was surreal and
awesome – he really felt a connection to G-d there. The trip itself was so much fun, but that it was Israel makes it all the more
incredible. Sam will be attending Grand Valley State University and intends to get involved with Hillel there to continue his
Jewish studies. He would love to travel to Israel again, and maybe study there for a year.
Graduation 5772
Jake Seigle,
son of Susie and Steve Seigle, has made a lot of wonderful memories and lasting friendships during his time at Shir Shalom.
From Sunday School at Doherty, to Madrichim retreats, to NFTY Kallot, he has learned a lot about Judaism and himself, and
is glad to have been able to get to know the “new” Rabbi Schwartz as well these last few years. Travelling to Israel during the
summer of 2010 was one of the best experiences Jake has ever had. What started out as a trip with a few friends soon became
an unforgettable month where he met a lot of new people who he still talks to today. Never before had he had as much fun, or
learned as much about Judaism. (He even overcame his fear of heights.) Jake feels closer to Israel now, that it is the homeland
he can always return to, and he hopes to share his love of Judaism and our people’s heritage with his future family. This fall,
Jake plans to attend Eastern Michigan University where he will study sound engineering and political science, or possibly
law. Whatever he does, wherever he goes, he will bring Judaism with him and make sure that his family holds it close for
generations to come.
Grant Yarber,
son of Judy and Terry Yarber, is thankful that his time at Shir Shalom has given him the opportunity to form close
relationships with his peers in the Jewish community. He is also grateful to the rabbis for all of their encouragement over
the years and for helping him to stay focused on his studies. Preparing for and becoming a bar mitzvah was a meaningful
experience for Grant. It gave him a feeling of commitment and dedication to Judaism. In the fall, Grant will be attending the
University of Michigan where he plans to study music and business.
Nathan Freund,
son of Cynthia and Marc Freund, describes his time at Shir Shalom as amazing. It has allowed him to find a community
of other Jews, and a comfortable place. One of his most significant experiences so far has been travelling to Israel. It is a
beautiful, historical country, and visiting there gave him the opportunity to make personal connections that he would never
have made anywhere else. Nathan plans to major in history at Western Michigan University and hopes to find a teaching job
in the future.
Dates to Remember
FRIDAY EVENING SHABBAT SERVICES
8:00pm through June 22
Meditation service, May 25 at 6:30pm
Kabbalat Shabbat services begin June 29 at 6:30pm
WALK FOR ISRAEL
Sunday, May 6
MURDER MYSTERY DINNER
Saturday, May 12 at 6:30pm
SATURDAY MORNING SHABBAT SERVICES
10:30am through June 23
9:00am beginning June 30
ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
SUNDAY MORNING MINYAN SERVICES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
10:00am
TISH WITH THE RABBIS
Saturday mornings at 9:00am
9:30am beginning June 30
SHARING CIRCLE
Thursday, June 28 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 2 at 7:00pm
(moved from April 24)
Tuesday, May 22 at 7:00pm
Thursday, June 28 at 7:30pm,
following the Congregational Meeting
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING
Sunday Mornings at 9:00am
Tuesday, May 8 at 6:00pm
Tuesday, June 12 at 6:00pm
BBQ PICNIC
BROTHERHOOD
June 29 at 5:30pm
(RSVP by Wednesday, June 27)
CONFIRMATION
Sunday, May 20
5:30pm Dinner
7:00pm Service
GRADUATION
Monday, May 21
6:30pm Dinner
8:00pm Service
SHAVUOT
begins Saturday, May 26 at sunset
Yizkor Service – Sunday, May 27 at 10:00am
SHIR SHALOM MOVIE SERIES
“Sarah’s Key” – Thursday, May 3 at 7:00pm
Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30pm
at the Holocaust Memorial Center
(RSVP by Friday, May 4)
Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30pm
SISTERHOOD
Dinner Meeting - Tuesdays,
May 15
& June 19 at 6:30pm
Knit Group – Mondays, May 7 & June 4 at 1:00pm
Quilt Group – Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00pm
ATTITUDINAL HEALING
Tuesdays at 6:30pm
AA, ALANON
Wednesdays at 8:00pm
Tikkun Olam
social action
Shir Shalom Temple Youth took on January as part of our on-going commitment to I Am My Brother’s Keeper
Ministries to serve dinner once every other month at their shelter. Under the direction of their advisor, Brett
Mountain, they made over 300 cookies, chopped tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, and all the other ingredients to serve
soft tacos to 100 people at the shelter. They even had enough to offer seconds. The children who came were thrilled,
as were the men and women at the shelter. As a Temple we have a lot to be proud of with our youth group. They
were happy to take on the month of January, and the laughter from the kitchen on the Monday night before could
only ensure their dedication to this project. On behalf of the men, women, and children of IAMBK, Temple Shir
Shalom, and myself, thank you, SSTY, for all you did.
Our March dinner was made possible through the donations of many of our Temple members – Annette Pines,
Steve Chadwick, Michael Abramsky, Diane Jacobs, Charlotte and Paul Milgrim, Carol Efrusy andpm
Girl Scout
Troop #43797 in Livonia – as well as Great Harvest Bread Company in Commerce Twp.
12:00
to
Temple will return to IAMBK on May 24, sponsored by our Brotherhood, and on July 26, sponsored by Sisterhood.
Thank you to all the members of Temple for their donations and hard work.
Charlotte Milgrim
Social Action Chair for IAMBK
@
The Corners
Photos by Brett Mountain
Take Note!
Sisterhood
Janice Schwartz, President
Sisterhood has had a busy year of mitzvot and events, and our members are proud of all that we have accomplished,
from our Sisterhood garage sale to our honey fundraiser which provided funds to allow us to help others in need
of assistance, whether in our own temple or in our community at large. Some of our groups include Quilts for
Comforts, our knitting group, and Book Worms. We are very involved at the I am My Brother’s Keeper Ministries,
provide support at Care House, volunteer and contribute food items at Yad Ezra, as well as other worthwhile
mitzvah projects.
One of our recent highlights was our Friday evening Sisterhood Shabbat service this past February. Many of our
Sisterhood members were involved and, with the assistance of Cantor Steyer and the participation of our wonderful
choir, it was a very inspiring and memorable Shabbat service. All our group events, activities, and projects offer a
way to be involved and our members all agree that once you get involved it will become very rewarding and fun.
Please continue to support us and, if you haven’t checked us out recently, we hope you will join us at one of our
upcoming meetings or events and be a part of our creative and socially active organization.
Our membership dues are only $36 per year, and all new Temple members receive a complimentary first year
membership. Sisterhood offers an opportunity to make a difference in our community while building friendships
that can last a lifetime.
Happy spring!
Brotherhood
Michael Colton, President
We recently had another great Maven Gallery. The Fab Four performed their hearts out and a splendid time was had
by all. Needless to say, the band passed the audition with flying colors. We also raised some nice proceeds that will
now go directly to where it is needed at our Temple and surrounding communities. For those of you who came, you
know how fun the event was. Thank you.
The Brotherhood has two more meetings planned for this season. Both will be special, and we would love to have
you join us. The next meeting on Wednesday, May 9, will be a special program at the Holocaust Memorial
Center, open to all Temple members. A special thanks to their director, Steve Goldman, for inviting us to hold
our meeting there and tour the museum afterwards. The June meeting is on Wednesday the 13th. This meeting
is so special, we can’t announce the details here, but please know that it will be a fun and interesting evening.
We always provide a tasty meal for a bargain price of $10, so why not join us? Contact Michael Colton
(mwcolton1@yahoo.com) or Terry Alpert (surplus11@comcast.net) for more information.
See you soon!
Very Thoughtful People
TZEDAKAH CIRCLE
($400 above dues)
VATIKIM
(Senior dues plus)
Susan & Larry Becker
Geraldine & Herman Bennett
Udas & Robert Blank
Barbara & Jack Dorfman
Marilyn & Stuart Hertzberg
Millicent & Murray Hozman
Sid Jacobs
Linda & Thomas Klein
Celia & George Leikin
Scott Mazius
Sharon Meisel
Marilyn & Joel Nosanchuk
Louise Oram
Sally & Charles Reich
Jody & Barry Rogow
Marilyn & Sanford Schaefer
Janice & Michael Schwartz
Gordon Weinstein
Margi Bayer
Maxine & Bob Carson
Francy & David Colton
Mandy & Joel Fisher
Pola & Howard Friedman
Barbara & Donald Janower
Muriel & Bernard Moray
Monni & Joel Must
Janet & Robert Sher
Barbara & Jerome Sitner
Yan & Robert Stewart
Helen & Howard Topcik
Mazel Tov...
CHAI
($2,600 dues)
Paula Milgrom & James Barnett
Pam & Rob Kornfeld
Margo & Robert Lesser
Emily & Michael Reich
Rochelle Sampson
Kate & Rick Smith
Nancy & Neil Sosin
Patti & Bruce Stein
Terry & Jeff Wilner
Marjorie & Stephen Ziff
DOUBLE CHAI
($3,800 dues)
Fran Bell
Terri & Gary Cooper
Wendy and Lloyd Doigan
June Gurwin
Debbie & Robert Lippitt
Mentschenings
This past October, Carol and Howard Ellman celebrated with love the marriage of their son, Daniel Jason, to
Derin Samide Kenny. The wedding took place in Evanston, IL, where the happy couple lives.
To Jay (Marion) Grant, for being recognized in a recent article in the Detroit Jewish News and for celebrating his
89th birthday.
To Arleigh Parr, for the recent article in the Detroit Jewish News featuring her mitzvah project of planting trees at
Farwell Park in northeast Detroit.
Geri and Howard Zacks celebrated the arrival of their grandson, Oliver William, who was born to Valerie and
Daniel Mercadante on March 3, 2012.
Carol and Howard Ellman are thrilled to announce the engagement of their son, Michael Brian, to Julie Marie
Dickens. They are eagerly looking forward to celebrating their marriage next October in Chicago.
Very Thoughtful People
Art Fishman Burning Bush Fund
In honor of:
ART FISHMAN’S BAR MITZVAH
Janet Brody
Anita & Keith Fishman
Suzan & Jonathan Jones
The Kornfeld Family
Jackie & Larry Kraft
Rena & Mark Lewis
Sharon Meisel
Sheree & Robert Neir
Louise Oram
Melissa & Richard Scheck
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Steel
Teri & Howard Weingarden
and Family
Carol & Mort Zumberg
To thank:
JEANNE & ARTHUR FISHMAN
Jayne & Al Rohan
Cantor Penny Steyer’s
Discretionary Fund
Rabbi Daniel A. Schwartz’s
Discretionary Fund
In honor of:
MR. & MRS. HY LEVINE’S 60TH
ANNIVERSARY
Sandee & Len Mege
RIDE 4 REFORM
Sandy & Ben Nathan
In memory of:
LEE SAPERSTEIN
Leslee Boyd
Barbara Saperstein
LANCE ELLIOT TAINES
Rebecca & Howard Emmer
To thank:
RABBI DANIEL A. SCHWARTZ
Sherry & Eric Wexler
With appreciation:
ON THE OCCASION OF ELIANA
FINKELSTEIN’S BAT MITZVAH
The Finkelstein Family
With appreciation:
Rabbi Dannel I. Schwartz’s
Discretionary Fund
Dannel I. Schwartz Legacy Fund
MORRIS D. BRATT
Lillian Bratt
BEULAH FALK
Sue & Leon Falk
HARRY EISENSTEIN
Sylvia & Herman Foster
Rabbi Michael L. Moskowitz’s
Discretionary Fund
Hyman & Esther Frank Family
Assistance Fund
NATALIE HADESMAN
Dr. Steven & Kathleen Hadesman
SAM Z. HIRSCHMAN
Claudia & Louis Hirschman
NATE LIGHT
The Kornfeld Family
ELIZABETH PAYSON
Arlene & Anthony Payson
DAVE SAKWA
Kathleen & Ronald Bank
GERTRUDE SHURE
Joanne Inglis
MONICA WOLF
BERENICE WOLFE
Arlene & Tony Payson
ON THE OCCASION OF ELIANA
FINKELSTEIN’S BAT MITZVAH
The Finkelstein Family
In memory of:
In memory of:
HELEN LEE ZEIDMAN
Laurie, Sam, Jacob & Madison Zeidman
Janower Bar/Bat Mitzvah Training Fund
In honor of:
SANDI MORELLI’S 40TH BIRTHDAY
Rena & Marty Janower and Family
Lee C. Saperstein Passover Fund
In memory of:
LEE SAPERSTEIN
Leslee Boyd
Myers/Janower Scholarship Fund
In memory of:
LEWIS STERN
Saul Gross
In memory of:
In memory of:
To thank:
RABBI MICHAEL L. MOSKOWITZ
Michael Sandler
Sherry & Eric Wexler
With appreciation:
ON THE OCCASION OF ELIANA
FINKELSTEIN’S BAT MITZVAH
The Finkelstein Family
Sakwa Endowment Fund
In memory of:
DAVE SAKWA
Sharyl & Alan Ackerman
Henry Baskin
Anne & Harvey Beaver
Barbara & Stan Bershad
Marsha Blitz
Barbara & Douglas Bloom
Sally & Terry Brown
Ian Burnstein
Alice Cantor
Harvey Chayet
Dana Coffman & Family
Mr. & Mrs. George Cooper
Rick Ellis
Rebecca & Howard Emmer
Shari & Stanley Finsilver
Kim & Steve Friedman
Goldstein, Bershad & Fried, P.C.
Jacquelyn Hess & Howard Hansen
Lou Isaacs
Leslie & Robert Jacobs
Sue & Alan Kaufman
Linda & Ken Lenchner
Irene & Nate Light
Morton Noveck
Sandy & Danny Panush
Our Children’s Fund Steering Committee
Dennis Park Inv
Peter, Carrie & Ethan Perlman
Dr. Owen & Shelia Perlman, Alex,
Jacob & Rachel
Rhoda & Jordan Raider
Darryl Rogers
Saul Rose
Linda & Barry Rosenbaum
Mr. & Mrs. Todd Sachse
Heather & Lowell Salesin
Linda & Mel Saperstein
Karen & Mickey Shapiro
Mary Ann & Ted Simon
Carol & Andy Sofen
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Sonenberg and Family
J. M. Spano
Diane & Keith Starr
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Steel
Julie & Billy Stern and Family
Brenda Suris
Very Thoughtful People
Sakwa Endowment Fund
(cont’d.)
Ronni Tischler
Mariano Valenti, Sr. and
Mariano Valenti, Jr.
Jan Vanstrien
Mark Werner
TILLIE SAKWA
Joyce Sakwa
Shirley Goldman Preschool Fund
In memory of:
Social Action Fund
I Am My Brother’s Keeper
Shoresh Library Fund
WITH DINNER FOR I AM MY
BROTHER’S KEEPER
Geri Zacks
Sheldon Max Children’s Fund
Sisterhood Fund
MARGIE LEDERER
Dolores Max
JANICE SCHWARTZ A SPEEDY
RECOVERY
Sandee & Len Mege
To help:
TOBY HOROWITZ ROBINSON
Mandy & Joel Fisher
In memory of:
MOLLY HECHLER
Joel, Michelle & Wallis Hechler
In memory of:
Temple Shir Shalom
In memory of:
MIRIAM KHANUKOV
The Zilberberg Family
RONALD MACASKELL
Howard Shapiro
MARCIA SKLAR
Marilyn & Fred Krainen
To wish:
To wish:
LEON BELIN A SPEEDY RECOVERY
Dolores Max
Temple Shir Shalom Building Fund
In memory of:
JOSEPH GOLESKI
Sharon Meisel
In Remembrance
We Regret with Sorrow the Passing of:
Eleanor Alper
Mother of Susan (Richard) Schwartz
Corrine Charty
Mother of Brian (Susan) Witus
Monia Bordoley
Mother of Martin (Ronna) Bordoley
Mary Gordon
Mother of Patricia (Harold) Oseff
Michael Blume
Father of David (Laurie) Blume
Nate Light
Husband of Irene Light
Father of Terri (Gary) Cooper
Milton Burg
Father of Jeffrey (Laury) Burg
Irving Lipton
Father of Mitchell Lipton
Elaine Mullen
Sister of Bruce (Brigitte) Goldman
Alton Rohan
Father of Jayne (Larry) Steel
Father of Jackie (Larry) Kraft
Marvin Rosen
Father of Dennis (Carol) Rosen
Grandfather of Jennifer (Greg) Moore
Adeline Steinman
Mother of Sherry (Abe) Singer
Marshall Stillman
Father of Michael (Alicia) Stillman
In Remembrance
Sunday, May 6, at 10:00am … Friday, May 11, at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 12, at 10:30am
Stanley Bean
Irving Biel
Herman Bobry
Rose Bratt
Abraham Brodsky
Manny Caplan
Martha Ceresnie
Margaret Coppinger
Gerald “Jerry” Dubrinsky
Minnie Edwards
Elizabeth Flapan
Linda Fleischman
Robert Fleischman
Stuart Freedman
Roger Friar
*Eliot Ira Friedman
Harry Leo Gantz
Marcus Ginn
*Fanny Gold
Howard Goldberg
Miriam Goldring
Adolph Goodman
Bert Gooel
*Frances S. Grand
Jack Grant
Leonard Hack
Keith Hieka
Joyce Jackson
Florence Koltonow
*Elaine Kovinsky
*Jack Kunzman
Thelma Leader
Mac Leib
Bernard Levin
Harry Lichtenfeld
David Lieberman
Jennie Malamud
Shirley Malamud
Faye Mandell
Edward McGill
Marvin S. Mevis
Max Miller
Harold Morse
*Harry Must
Etta Oberman
Evan Otis
*Bashia Pick
*Louis Reich
Maurice Robbins
Gordon Roth
Edward Salem
Joan Schulman
Jerome Shapero
Maxine Sharp
David Siegel
Sidney A. Silver
William Joseph Strachan
*Larry M. Swartz
Nate Tarnow
Melvin VanDuren
Dr. Arthur Victor
Pamela Weinstein
*Elliott Weston
Sunday, May 13, at 10:00am … Friday, May 18, at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 19, at 10:30am
*Ruth Bloch
Elaine Betty Bock
Herman Boraks
Max Cohen
Rose Dobrusin
Sarah Friedman
*Dr. Arthur Goldberg
Carrie Goldberger
Bertha Golden
Ida Gelman Gorman
Robert Gurwin
Kenneth R. Hoard
Robert B. Jacob
Gerald Kanas
Norman Karr
Livia Katan
Jacob Isaac Kippelman
Jacob Kirsch
*Benjamin Kovinsky
Marilyn Levy
Shirley Malamud
Muriel Mann
Carole Mazius
Jean Moore
Fannie Pantzer
Robert Perez
Norville “Nis” Rappaport
Samantha Erin Rosen
Joel Rosenberg
Jakob Rosenthal
Gabriel Rosin
Henriette Ruda
Ruth Ryshen
George Seid
Dr. Oscar U. Shapiro
Joe Shepp
*Ronald S. Shink
Herzel Shur
Muriel “Mickey” S. Slate
William Sloman
Louis Stern
Sarabel Stern
Phyllis Sucher
David Weil
Sunday, May 20, at 10:00am … Friday, May 25, at 8:00pm and Saturday, May 26, at 10:30am
Sarah Abramsky
*Edith Abramson
Max Assiran
*A. Dolph Beckman
Joyce E. Chatz
Max Dobrowitsky
Murray Eber
Margit Fleischmann
Andrew Foltyn
Harold Freedman
*Pearl Friedman
Mary Gautreau
Mary Gersh
Dr. Henry Gluck
Betty Gordon
*Zina Gray
*Jack Gropman
Shirley Haas
Erna Koenigsberg
Meyer Leshman
Joseph Levin
*Maurice Levin
Edward Nordan
Nathan Ossepow
John Persha
Rose Polasky
Lois Pondo
Earnest Popper
Edith Popper
Eric Prusinski
*Irving Reiter
Anna Resnick
Beverly Rosen
Michael David Rosen
Dr. Oscar “Ossie” Ross
John Doyle Ryan
George D. Seyburn
Rose Shepard
*Alice Silberberg
Emma Silverman
Leone Sonnino
Luisa Sonnino
Esther Stein
Sara Stone
Michael Vayner
Oscar Wax
Molly Weisman
Isabelle Ziegelman
Stuart Zuckerman
* Denotes a plaque on our Ziff Family Wall of Remembrance
** Denotes a plaque in our Carole & Henry Frank Interfaith Garden
In Remembrance
Sunday, May 27, at 10:00am … Friday, June 1, at 6:30pm & 8:00pm and Saturday, June 2, at 10:30am
Joel Alexander
Burton Ansell
Julian Barit
*Rose Barron
*Elsie Beck
Hyman Blackman
Herbert Carson
Rose Dobrusin
Louis Ellman
*Seymour S. Ellman
Marvin Faber
Yulek Gertner
Pearl Gorman
Lawrence Horn
Philip Jacobs
Lucille Jakobson
Thomas Jones
Thelma Ruth Kopel
Dennis Kovan
Arthur Lampe
Adolph Leib
*Henry C. Lenhoff
Stephen Paul Lerman
Martha Lewis
*Elaine T. Lipsitz
*Fay Rose Niedelson
Dorothy Page
Leon Pantzer
*Isadore (Bud) Plotnick
*Helen Resnick
Bobbi Gail Rosenbloom
Don Ross
Faye Rovin
June Rubin
Marjorie Schaefer
Eva Sher
Lin Silver
Gertrude Silverman
Maureen Simon
Marvel Singer
*Nathan Sosin
Joseph Stern
*Karl Stillwater
Ida Storbinsky
Arnold Tucker
Kate Turner
Alec Weisman
Milton Yolles
Louis Zacks
Sunday, June 3, at 10:00am … Friday, June 8, at 8:00pm and Saturday, June 9, at 10:30am
F. Barry Abrams
Sophia Alexander
Richard Chadwick
Abraham Chernikov
Marc Dobrowitsky
Celia Dorf
*Rose Foster
Gilbert Golding
Bettea Gordon
Betty Goulooze
Herbert Green
Bernard Hoffman
Janet Kane
Seymour Paul Katzer
*Hanni Kiff
**Robert Koffron, Sr.
George V. Kolos
Barbara Bank Lackritz
Mary L. Pohl
William Pole
Sylvan Potashnik
Franklin Purther
George Ranck
*Arthur Robinson
Joseph Rothman
Esther Bubbles Schwartz
Edward Segal
David M. Selik
Edward Serota
Isadore Shapiro
Kenneth Lloyd Shapiro
Charlotte Sherman
Meyer Silverman
Samuel B. Simon
Sol Sklar
James Sniderman
*Henrietta Sofer
Ira J. Spoon
Leo Stein
Hilda Lillian Stone
Sy Tarshis
Ethel Toby
Dr. Scott Alan Trager
*Ann G. Weinstein
Dorothy Ziegelman
Julia Zipser
Sunday, June 10, at 10:00am … Friday, June 15, at 8:00pm and Saturday, June 16, at 10:30am
Alan Abramsky
Nathan Aronoff
*William Barron
Alex Blackman
Frederick Bloch
**August Francis Caliguire
Joe Caruso
*Marilyn Efrusy
Bess Fox
Morris S. Friedman
Corrine Garber
Yosef Geyler
Zlota Goodman Gordner
Daniel Grossman
*Henrietta Harris
Harry Himelhoch
Ella Hornung
Tillie Janower
Esther King
Sandra Klein
Joachim Koenigsberg
Janis Leemgraven
Sam Lefton
Helen Lenhoff
Teddy Leopold
*Alyce Levin
Matilda Lis
Lois London
Isadore Mege
*Sally Milgrim
*Marlene Miller
Max Miller
*Fay Pearlman
*Esther Plotnick
Blanche Pollack
Joseph Pomerance
Roy Rogrow
Anna Louise Rontal
Joseph Rontal
Manuel Segel
Fred D. Smith
Giorgio Sonnino
Samuel Stein
Fay Stern
William Stoffer
Samuel Stolovitch
Marguerite “Marge” Elizabeth
Strachan
Irene Sullivan
Valerie Thurston
**Marie Walker
**Bernice Patricia Willis
Myron Ray Witus
Dr. Alvin Yarrows
Eva Yellen
Gerald Zeidman
* Denotes a plaque on our Ziff Family Wall of Remembrance
** Denotes a plaque in our Carole & Henry Frank Interfaith Garden
In Remembrance
Sunday, June 17, at 10:00am … Friday, June 22, at 8:00pm and Saturday, June 23, at 10:30am
Meyer Apple
Moe Bershad
Zelda Blackman
Barbara Jo Bloom
Sidney Blumenthal
Teresa “Teri” Bock
Susan Burke
Sam Bussell
*Charles Cohen
Marion Dicken
Meyer Ellis
Bernard Ephraim
Samuel Erlich
Abe Ernstein
Ella Foltyn
Jeaninie Frebe
Marilyn Frumkin
Sid Frumkin
Robert Funk
Isadore Glattstein
Bernice Globke
Barney Gordon
Michael Greene
Harry Grossman
*Werner Heilbrunn
Herman Kaplan
Peter Kelly
*Leon B. Kiff
Edyth Lampcov
Oscar Latt
Ida Levin
Howard Meisel
*Betty Nosanchuk
Alfred Payson
Tillie Latt Ratner
Jerrie Scharfing
Edythe Schiffer
*Edward Schultz
Marla Scissors
Ray A. Shapero
Lena Sherman
*Benjamin Siegel
Eugene Sokolov
Shirley Spoon
Fannie Stockler
*William Tarnow
Zelda Tennen
Harold Turner
Kalman Harry Ungar
Ethel Winer
Elaine Yarost
Becky Ziff
Sunday, June 24, at 10:00am … Friday, June 29, at 6:30pm and Saturday, June 30, at 9:00am
Abraham Adelson
*Esther Berkowitz
Seymour Bernstein
Bertha Blackman
Sidney Blackman
Harold Bloch
*Charles Cohen
Sylvia Derbyshire
*Lois Finn
Fanny Freedman
Alexander Freund
Lewis Garfinkel
Lillian Gilbert
Manny Goldring
Estelle Goldsmith
Sylvia Guggenheim
Linda Hack
Edgar Hartman
Sally Hindley
Della Hirschbein
Harry Kasmer
Freda Kline
Stuart Lenhoff
*Albert H. Lentzer
Martin Lippitt
Louis Lis
Timothy Lunde
Ella Meisner
Max Nyman
*Judith Owens-Stern
Gladys Paletz
Gerald Pollack
Pincas “Pete” Reif
William Rosen
*Samuel Rosenthal
Joseph Roth
Rhoda Schaefer Roth
*Sam Rothfeder
Dr. Warren Sheldon
*Rose Ginsburg Sherman
Sydney Stern
*Michael Lee Stockler
Richard Weiss
Shirley Witus
Benjamin Zager
Beatrice Zektick
* Denotes a plaque on our Ziff Family Wall of Remembrance
** Denotes a plaque in our Carole & Henry Frank Interfaith Garden
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Temple Shir Shalom
What’s on My Mind?
From the President: Pam Kornfeld
Where has the time gone? It seems like only yesterday that I was standing
with a candle in my hand at Service Under the Stars about to become the
new president of Shir Shalom. I wasn’t really sure what I was getting myself
into. After all, as a congregation we were enduring the worst economic time
in our Temple’s history and we were facing some growing pains as well.
It has been quite a journey. Over the past three years I have asked for your
help in leading this congregation and together we bridged our gap, increased
our membership, and went the extra mile for our congregants who needed
us. Together we weathered our financial storm and now I am pleased to say
that our financial future is much brighter. We have watched new programs
and affiliates flourish and, thanks to your support, we have been able to turn
many of our dreams into realities such as the start of our pre-school and the
creation of Shoresh.
It truly has been an honor to serve as your president
and I have been blessed to have had an incredible
team to work with. To our Rabbis, Cantor, and
Executive Director, thank you for putting your faith
in me. It has been a privilege to work with you. To
my Executive Committee and Board of Trustees,
no words can express the gratitude I feel for you.
I am forever indebted to you for your dedication,
support, and friendship – we have accomplished so
much together!
And last, but most importantly, the biggest thanks goes to all of you, our
members. Thank you for giving me this wonderful opportunity. You have
taken this journey with me and I appreciate all of your support and kind
words of encouragement. Whether it was to stop me and offer your help with
current Temple activities, comment on my latest Scribe article, or to ask me
how my kids were doing and how marathon training was coming along, you
were always there for me and I will cherish our bonds.
It is a bittersweet moment as I move on to the next chapter of my life but I
am looking forward to continuing to help make a difference in this special
place. I am looking forward to seeing so many of you over the summer at
Food, Fun & Fireworks and at Service Under the Stars where we will install
our new board and our new president. In the words of our prayers, sung so
beautifully by Debbie Friedman, of blessed memory, “May we be blessed as
we go on our way. May we be guided in peace....”
I hope I have served you well.
B’Shalom.
3999 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Phone: 248-737-8700
Fax: 248-737-8862
www.shirshalom.org
Shoresh
2075 Walnut Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Phone: 248-406-4255
Rabbis: Dannel I. Schwartz,
Michael L. Moskowitz,
Daniel A. Schwartz
Cantor: Penny Steyer
Executive Director: Andre Douville
Early Childhood Learning Center
Director: Marsha Mitnick
Shoresh Principal: Missy Borman
Scribe Staff
Fran Bell, Lenie Bershad,
Amy Douville, Andre Douville,
Sid Jacobs, Melanie Pohl
Last Edition’s Stuffers
Art Fishman, Sid Garbeil, Susan
Greenfield, Rick Krieger, Jan
Landsberg, Janice Schwartz
Officers of the Congregation
President: Pam Kornfeld
Vice President: Fran Bell
Vice President: Lloyd Doigan
Vice President: Scott Mazius
Vice President: Richard Scheck
Trustees
James Barnett, Terri Cooper,
Howard Goldman, Jonathan Jones,
Gilbert Kleiff, Jennifer Krieger,
Keith Lublin, Richard Mandell,
Michael Reich, Janice Schwartz,
Josh Sherbin, Bruce Stein,
Rabbi Michael Moskowitz
Immediate Past President
George Leikin