Temple Shalom
of Northwest Arkansas

608 N. Storer Ave., Fayetteville, Arkansas
P.O. Box 3723 Fayetteville, Arkansas 72702
(479) 973-2702

Newsletter

Cheshvan - Kislev 5770
Nov 2009

We are under construction! For news on the new building construction, and donation opportunities: atempleofpeace.com

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Dedication Weekend Program:

Fri. Dec. 11, 2009

6pm-- we will light the first light of Chanukah 5770, veggie / dairy / kosher fish potluck at our new synagogue

Sat. Dec. 12, 2009
Fayetteville Public Library
10am Childrens’ Chanukah Program
11am Faith in America Presentation

2pm doors open at Temple Shalom, 699 North Sang Avenue
3pm Blessing Ceremony

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Nov. 13 Holocaust Education Conference by Barry Brown

A special event will be held on Friday, Nov. 13th. The 18th Holocaust Education Conference will be held that day at the Jones Center for Families in Springdale. Temple members are the only outside group invited to attend. Contact Barry Brown for registration forms and more information -bbrown@ uark.edu. 

The Holocaust Education committee will hold a dinner on Nov. 13th at 7 PM in honor of the temple, especially the Sisterhood, which has provided food and human resources throughout the years. A limited number of temple members will be invited to share the evening with presenters from the conference who will be coming from 7 states including Fellows associated with the US Holocaust Museum in Wash. D.C.. If interested in attending, please contact Joel Freund jsfreund@ gmail.com. This year's conference is, "Why? An Attempt to Answer Perplexing Questions About the Holocaust".

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Important Newsletter Change 10/31

The e-newsletter is now three years old. It saves us precious resources, natural and monetary. Everyone on the email list will get the electronic newsletter.  If you wish to be added to the email list, please contact us at: pungar@uark.edu .

If you are a TEMPLE SHALOM MEMBER, and wish to continue to receive the printed version by mail, please contact us by Oct. 31.

email:  contact.shalom@gmail.com
mail: P.O.Box 3723, Fayetteville, AR 72701
phone: (479) 973-2702

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Sisterhood News by Rivka Zemke

We will have a Sisterhood Night Out on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30pm at Bangkok Cuisine on Dickson St.  There will be a Sisterhood meeting with potluck nosh on Sunday, November 15 at
1pm at Hillel. Cookbooks will make great Hanukkah gifts! Contact Rivka Zemke at rivka.zemke@ gmail.com . All proceeds benefit the Capital Campaign.

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Nov. 21 Movie and Discussion by Bob Costrell

November 21, 7pm, Public Screening, "The Case for Israel: Democracy's Outpost, with Alan Dershowitz." Producer Gloria Greenfield will be leading discussion following the screening.
Sponsored by Temple Shalom and the UA Hillel.

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New Members!

Temple Shalom of Northwest Arkansas is happy to welcome new members:

Barbara Rose & Sally Cauthra

Neil & Beth Nodelman
and
Melissa & Michael Woods

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November Yahrzeits

Irwin Levine Nov. 13 / 25 Cheshvan
Mark Levine's father

Theodore Gould Oct. 31 / 26 Cheshvan
Dori Gould's brother

Joanne Pollock Nov. 15 / 2 Kislev
Ben Pollock's mother

Miriam Ella Alford Dec. 3 / 2 Kislev
Susan Jame's mother

Jay Lewis Dec. 3 / 5 Kislev
Larry and Danny Lewis' father

Barry Tepfer 6 Kislev
Sarah Tepfer's mother

Please tell us the exact date of death of your loved ones and their relationship to you so we can remember them each year. Memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the Capital Campaign Fund. You may also wish to order a commemorative stone, www.atempleofpeace.com.

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Sukkot was fun!

Many thanks to Chaim Goodman Strauss for organizing the annual bamboo sukkah building event!

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Simchat Torah Procession! by Daniel Levine

I want to thank everyone who helped in the success of last week's Torah Procession from Hillel to the new synagogue; the problem is that so many people helped, I'm afraid I can't remember them all!

It was a great idea, conceived by Judith Levine with Gene Tweraser doing a masterful job of coordinating the process. Joel Freund transported the ark to the synagogue. Rabbi Jacob Adler made a beautiful speech and led the march, the singing, and the dancing. Jeremy Hess and his guitar lent so much good spirit. Our Temple members carried the scrolls on the long walk -- thanks to them all! Joel Giarrusso and others helped with the bounteous snack. I know there were many more of us who worked on this event, and I thank them, too! And let's not forget to thank our children, who made beautiful flags and banners, and participated with such RUACH. May we continue to have simchas like last week's Simchat Torah march!

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October Board Notes: by Daniel Levine

~ There will be several new committees: Moving, Landscape, Security, and "All Things Considered".
~ Dues and building assessments are coming in slowly. Please return pledge forms.
~ Approved new members Barbara Rose & Sally Cauthra and Melissa & Michael Woods.
~ Sisterhood will meet Nov. 15 at 1pm. A dinner is planned for Nov. 9 at the Bangkok Cuisine.
~ The listserv will remain restricted.
~ The board will review all promotional material.
~ Approval of VOIP system and security cameras for the new building.
~ The board will consider hiring a fundraiser.
~ Present food policy will remain for most Temple sponsored activities. Family and privately sponsored events may be either Dairy or Meat. Kosher or non-kosher meat may be served, but not with dairy products. No pork, shellfish or non-kosher fish may be served at any time. A supply of plates and utensils will be available for those who keep kosher

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Social Action by Joel Giarrusso

We welcome input, ideas, and new members to the Social Action Committee. No qualifications are needed except an interest in helping others. If you know someone who needs our assistance, please contact any of the committee members listed below:

Joel Giarrusso, mjsharp1@cox.net

Gene Tweraser, tweraser@uark.edu

Lili Sadlinsky, lilisadins@yahoo.com

Diane Serenson-Ungar, dianeandpeter@cox.net

Jeremy Hess, jeremyhess@cox.net

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Donations:

Contributions to the Capital Campaign have been made by:

Mary Charlton & James Sawyer

the Fleischner Family

Jeanne King

Marc & Betsy Rosen
Betty Lou Olsen
Jerry Rephan
the Robinson Adamsky Family
Barry Perlow

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Bar / Bat Mitzvah Requirements

An important reminder to parents of Bar/Bat Mitzvah candidates. Temple policy requires that students preparing for B'nei Mitzvah attend rabbi-led services regularly for the year before their scheduled Bar/Bat Mitzvah date. This is a learning requirement. We want candidates to be familiar with a service before having to lead one themselves. Students who can't attend services should contact Rabbi Jacob in advance.

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Temple Shalom Funds

Donations are always welcome to these funds:

• The Tribute Fund - to memorialize or honor loved ones
• The Adult Education Fund -for Torah and Talmud study
• The Book Fund - for new Jewish books
• The Building / Maintenance Fund - for Hillel House upkeep
• The General Temple Fund - for current needs
• The Jewish Renewal Fund -for Jewish Renewal programs
• The Music Fund - for musical programs and materials
• The New Facility Fund - towards a new building
• The Rabbi Discretionary Fund -for Rabbinical use
• The Student Rabbi Educational Fund - for Jacob’s student expenses

Donations may be sent to:

Temple Shalom, P. O. Box 3723, Fayetteville, 72702.

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Deadline

The deadline for the newsletter is the 20th of each month, unless otherwise noted. Please e-mail items to Judith Levine.

Previous Newsletters:

October, 2009 , September, 2009  , August, 2009 , July, 2009 , June, 2009 , May, 2009 , April, 2009 , March, 2009 , February, 2009 , January, 2009 , December, 2008 , November, 2008 , October, 2008, September, 2008 , August, 2008 ,July, 2008 , June, 2008, May, 2008, April, 2008, March, 2008, February, 2008 , January, 2008, December, 2007, November, 2007 , October 2007 , September 2007 , August 2007 , June-July 2007 , May 2007, April 2007, March 2007, February 2007, January 2007, December 2006, November 2006, October, 2006, September 2006

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Please note: All activities must be scheduled through Gladys Tiffany 973-9049.

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