Calendar

2:00pm Knitting Hour with Cantor Avery with guest Markita Hall-Gumble

Bring any creative projects you are working on, needle point, crocheting, knitting, coloring, beading, etc… We will schmooze, create, and connect. Further into our time together, we will talk about creative projects we can work on as mitzvah projects.

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86111705315

Meeting ID: 861 1170 5315

One tap mobile +13462487799,,86111705315# US (Houston)

Listen by telephone: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

7:00pm Sisterhood Board Meeting via Zoom

Tuesday, July 14

7:00pm Temple Shalom Community Gathers with Rabbi & Cantor via Zoom

Meeting ID: 653 228 621

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/653228621

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,653228621# US (Houston)

Listen by telephone: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Wednesday, July 15

12:30pm Lay Led Learners

Meeting ID: 848 4757 3238

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84847573238

Password: 085784

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,84847573238#,,1#,085784# US (Houston)

Listen by telephone: 1-346-248-7799 US (Houston)

Thursday, July 16

10:00am Sisters of Shalom Virtual Coffee Break

Questions: contact Laurel Fisher at sisterhoodpresident@templeshalomdallas.org

Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84408075275

Meeting ID: 844 0807 5275

Friday, July 17

5:00pm Young Families Shabbat Service

5:30pm going live for gathering and schmoozing

6:00pm Shabbat Service

We are broadcasting services through Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/templeshalomdallas/

Saturday, July 18

9:00am Torah Study via Zoom

Meeting ID: 631 385 245

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/631385245

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,631385245# US (Houston)

Listen by telephone: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

6:30pm Havdalah Service via Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/templeshalomdallas/

Sunday, July 19

10:30am Shomrei Adamah meeting via Zoom (see below)

11:00am Brotherhood BINGO with CHAI (see below)

7:00pm PJs and Story with Rabbi Paley and his cat, Bo

through Facebook Group

https://www.facebook.com/groups/TempleShalomDallas/

We’ll let you know about any rescheduling as it occurs.

Please go to our website to check for updates.

www.templeshalomdallas.org

FOR TEMPLE SHALOM MEMBERS ONLY

Survey Closes Today, July 6th.

We at Temple Shalom have partnered with the Union for Reform Judaism in creating a survey to help us evaluate how we have been a part of your lives during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are challenging times for many, and the members of our Task Force on Covid-19 are hoping that this survey can help guide us in our readiness during this time, as well as helping to deepen our relationships while providing the programs that make our community so special. We will also be launching our small group conversations next month, as we want to continue the conversation with you, be responsive, and share our findings.

Be on the lookout for the URJ survey in your inbox.

If you don’t see it, please click here to access it.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US TO REMAIN CONNECTED AND INFORMED DURING THIS TIME. YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS.

Debra Levy-Fritts, President

Rabbi Andrew Paley

Steve Lewis, Executive Director

Temple Shalom Munchkin Minyan

Saturday, July 11

10:30am on the Temple lawn

Families with children ages 7 and under please join us. All you need to bring is a blanket. We will supply everything else; musical instruments for the whole family, snacks, art supplies and more! This month’s theme is gratitude. Invite your friends. The event is open to the community.

This event will follow safety precautions and social distancing rules. RSVP here to receive detailed information for gathering safely.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

For further information, contact Debbie Niederman at dniederman@templeshalomdallas.org or go to www.templeshalomdallas.org.

Any personally meaningful amount will help support our membership belonging during this unprecedented and uncertain time. Support our members belonging initiative by going to https://templeshalomdallas.org/donate/ and choose “Special” for the campaign and “Congregant Assistance” for the fund from the drop down menus. Thank you for your continued support of the Temple Shalom family.

Debra Levy-Fritts, President

Rabbi Andrew Paley, Senior Rabbi

Steve Lewis, Executive Director

Knitting Hour with Cantor Avery

Mondays at 2:00pm

Bring any creative projects you are working on, needle point, crocheting, knitting, coloring, beading, etc… We will schmooze, create, and connect. Further into our time together, we will talk about creative projects we can work on as mitzvah projects.

For July 6 Knitting Hour

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89564553244

Meeting ID: 895 6455 3244

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,89564553244# US (Houston)

Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

For July 13 Knitting Hour with guest Markita Hall-Gumble

Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86111705315

Meeting ID: 861 1170 5315

One tap mobile +13462487799,,86111705315# US (Houston)

Listen by telephone: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

Stories of Music with Cantor Avery

Wednesdays: July 8 & 22

4:00pm

Join Cantor Avery for a course created by the UCLA Herbert Alpert School of Music, in partnership with the American Conference of Cantors & the Cantors Assembly.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87905176771

Meeting ID: 879 0517 6771

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,87905176771# US (Houston)

Dial by your location: +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)

For more information contact Halley Gottlieb at hgottlieb@templeshalomdallas.org

Contact lifelonglearning@templeshalomdallas.org.

2020-21 Religious School Registration

If you haven’t already, we ask that you register now to help us continue to plan for the coming year. Please go to https://templeshalomdallas.org/religious-school/religious-school-registration/ to register online. 

Contact the Lifelong Learning Office at kthompson@templeshalomdallas.org with questions.

https://templeshalomdallas.org/homemade-havdallah-kits/

Click here for printable sheet for our July Religious School Scavenger Hunt which begins July 13th.

Throughout the summer we will be offering an emergent series of

POP-UP CONVERSATIONS for PARENTS. Watch our Temple Shalom Religious School Facebook page to give input into the content and to learn more.

Not yet a member of that Facebook group? Go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/178243039416847/?multi_permalinks=684444125463400¬if_id=1591295898862876¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif to request to join and to become part of the conversation.

Click Here for Resource Sheet

Adult Education Committee

Contact Co-Chairs Harriet Bell and Nathan Axelrod at adulted@templeshalomdallas.org.

Retirementhood

Sunday, July 12

10:30am via Zoom 

Planning to retire soon? Or already retired? Please join Sue Mintz, Certified Retirement Transition Coach, for her presentation, Planning for the Non-Financial Side of Retirement.

For more information: https://templeshalomdallas.org/the-next-chapter/

Adult Education has a new webpage of resources for learning at home.

The address is https://templeshalomdallas.org/learninghome/

During the COVID-19 social distancing while we Stay At Home, organizations and institutions across the country and around the world are offering a wide range of online classes, lectures and enrichment sessions that you can join from your home. We invite you to broaden your knowledge and enjoy learning. Most of the resources are free at this time.

Wednesdays thru August 5

12:30pm

via Zoom

July 8          Rabbi Jonathon Sacks – the future of Judaism

July 15        Talmud – “Give me Yavneh and its Sages” (Tractate Gittin 56b)

July 22        Talmud – 2^nd session

July 29        Jewish English – Sarah Benon, PhD, HUC

Aug 5          Jewish Surnames – Sarah Benon

This summer we look to having increased participation. What else do we have to do?

Please pass this along to your friends and family. We look forward to getting smarter (?) and having fun (for sure).

Yiddish Reading Class

Zoom Meetings: Sundays

Learn to read Yiddish with the Hebrew alphabet at an easy and relaxed pace. Students will read and enjoy stories and songs – all from the original Yiddish. Along the way, students will also learn basic Yiddish conversation and even learn to tell a Yiddish joke or two. No prior knowledge of Yiddish is required – so students of all levels and ages are welcome to come!

To learn about Zoom Address and scheduling future Zoom meetings, please contact teacher David Katz at yiddish@templeshalomdallas.org.

Torah Study

Every Saturday – Join Us For This Exciting Study

9:00am

via Zoom

Start your Shabbat morning with lively learning led by Rabbi Paley as we explore the Torah and its influence on many important topics affecting us today. We study the Torah’s impact on Art, Education, Science and Medicine, Acts of Mercy and Kindness to name just a few, using the Global Impact Bible as a resource.

https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sh/rGiW5gZ

Now available – You can order your personal copies of both the Mishkan T’Filah, our prayerbook, and the Mishkan Hanefesh for the Days of Awe through Traditions online store.

Join or Renew your Sisterhood Membership Today!

We are the Sisters of Shalom. Working together for Sisterhood, Spirituality and Social Good. Won’t you join us?

Click HERE for the Membership letter from our Sisterhood President.

Contact our Membership Chair, Ilene Zidow, ilene.zidow@gmail.com, for more information or to receive a membership form in the mail.

Virtual Coffee Break

Thursdays in July

10:00am-11:00am

Join your Sisters of Shalom for a Virtual Coffee break every Thursday in June and July. There is no formal agenda for this event, just an opportunity to catch up with other Sisters of Shalom. So, bring your cup of coffee, water bottle or favorite beverage, and join us for a good time.

Questions: contact Laurel Fisher at sisterhoodpresident@templeshalomdallas.org

Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84408075275

Scattergories Game Night

Wednesday, July 8

7:00pm

Exercise your creative thinking skills and join Sisterhood friends in an exciting game of virtual Scattergories, hosted by Staci Mendelsohn. This is a game everyone can enjoy!

Please RSVP to Staci at slm@hbrtech.com for more information.

Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83072332562

Wednesday, July 22

7:00pm

via Zoom

Come learn the Zentangle method of drawing with your Shalom sisters. Taught by a guest presenter, a Zentangle is an abstract drawing created using a repetitive pattern. Since it’s abstract to begin with, ANYONE can enjoy this new art form. Zentangle drawing helps with relaxation, focus, increased awareness, healing through creativity and most importantly, FUN!

Supplies needed :

– Double spread of newsprint or butcher paper taped down to desk where one is drawing

– 3 pre-cut squares of 2 inches by 2 inches – card stock or watercolor paper is preferred but can be regular paper.

– 1 pre-cut square of 6 inches by 6 inches – card stock or watercolor paper is preferred but can be regular paper.

– Pencil

– Fine tipped black pen (gel or skinny Sharpie® is best) but any dark fine drawing item will be okay

– Optional: watercolors, colored gel pens, color pencils etc.

Can’t wait to see you there! RSVP to Laney Arndt at laney229@gmail.com

Zoom link given when you RSVP.

Rosh Chodesh Av

Monday, July 27

7:00pm

Join your Sisters of Shalom for another fabulous Rosh Chodesh as we learn about the journey of our Torah to Australia. The program, “Journey of the Dallas Torah,” will be presented by Brenda Nibert, Jacque Comroe, Marsha Lefkof and Beth Lasher.

RSVP to Lonna Rae Silverman at lrsilvermtx@gmail.com.

Zoom information in next week’s email.

Family Feud

Featuring Temple’s Brotherhood and Sisterhood

Saturday, August 1  

7:30pm

Sisterhood has won THREE times in row – can they do it again?

RVSP to Ilene Zidow at Ilene.zidow@gmail.com

Zoom link coming soon.

Sisterhood/Brotherhood Coffee Break Book Club 

Saturday, August 22

1:45pm-3:00pm

Our next book is Deacon King Kong, a novel by James McBride. This is a current Oprah Book Club selection by a Black Jewish author. It deals with much of the complexities of race and tribes in today’s America. Ken Parker will lead the discussion on Zoom.

The State of Our Reproductive Health and Rights, 

From Roe v. Wade Until Now

Wednesday, August 26

7:00-9:00pm

The Social Justice Committees of Temple Shalom’s Sisterhood and Temple Emanu-El are proud to co-sponsor this informative and timely presentation.

Click HERE for program information.

Please RSVP to Laney Arndt, laney229@gmail.com by August 24th.

Fill your Shabbat with Shalom & a Celebration Oneg*

Sisterhood is offering Celebration Oneg Sponsorships for $36!!! 

ONEGS ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Maybe it’s a birth, an anniversary, a birthday, a great report card, a friend visiting from out of town, a job promotion…or no reason at all. We promise it will be special, and your sponsorship will be acknowledged with our table signage.

We look forward to hosting your Oneg. Please contact Chris Harris at nansnotes1@gmail.com or call 972.742.5506 for more information.

Please send your check to Temple Shalom c/o Sisterhood and note on your check “Celebration oneg”.

*Please note that this offer does not apply to Bar and Bat Mitzvah sponsorships since these Onegs are designed to serve larger numbers of guests and provide specialty food items.

Thursday, July 9

6:45pm

Order in some grub and bring your favorite whiskey! Let’s catch up as Bros while safely socially distancing.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89193360901?

pwd=Tno1ZG5lall4WE1lZkJ4V0JsNnRpZz09

Meeting ID: 891 9336 0901

Password: 377784

Sunday, August 2

1:00pm

Conversation with Anat Hoffman with the IRAC in Israel

via Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88930769780?pwd=UkJLU2RqSnV6dHoreWh1Smh2Y1E1QT09

Meeting ID: 889 3076 9780

Password: 152536

One tap mobile: +13462487799,,88930769780#,,,,0#,,152536# US (Houston)

The Brotherhood is trying to help generate blood donations for Carter BloodCare.  

Feel free to call or email me if you have questions.

Leon Harris, Brotherhood Blood Drive Coordinator

214-240-4790 leonharr@aol.com

Please make an appointment to donate at the following locations. Carter Blood Care donor centers are very busy right now so to honor social distancing they are asking donors to also consider donating at MOBILE blood drives sites or make an appointment at one of the donor centers. The three closest centers for most Temple Shalom members are listed below .

Sign up link:

https://ww3.greatpartners.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/109795

Plano Donor Center- 4701 W. Parker Road – 972-612-2098

Dallas Donor Center- 12829 Preston Road- 972-980-9210

Addison Donor Center- 3955 Belt Line Road- 972-960-8895

Carter BloodCare recognizes there are concerns surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and that you may have questions about what this means for giving blood, your blood drive, and the safety of the blood supply.

To honor social distancing:

·     Donors should make an appointment

·     Complete your questionnaire before arriving using Carter BloodCare’s QuickScreen

·     Carter BloodCare staff will greet you and escort you thoroughly and promptly through the donation process, so that you may return to your newly revised daily routines.

Contact Connections Council Chair Kimberly Kort at connections@templeshalomdallas.org.

Super Seniors

For the 65+ crowd.

Questions or activity ideas: Contact Lory Kohleriter at seniors@templeshalomdallas.org.

(On Break until Further Notice)

Guys and Gals, are you ready to join the fun?

Are you looking for an afternoon activity to meet other seniors? We are welcoming all seniors whether you are a member or not.

Programs and activities are planned by the participants and all are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to share.

RSVP to Lonna Rae Silverman or 214-636-4799.

Each week, this group enjoys camaraderie, conversation and cuisine at a local restaurant. Dinner times vary depending on the times of Shabbat or holiday services. This group is open to everyone! To receive the weekly email with dining details and RSVP information, please email Toba Reifer, the group’s organizer, at daveninganddining@templeshalomdallas.org.

Young Adult Connection

For young adults, single or married, 22-39.

Contact YAC with ideas for fun at youngadults@templeshalomdallas.org

Young Families Group

For families with children 10 and younger.

Contact youngfamilies@templeshalomdallas.org.

For event information, see our Facebook page.

LGBTQ Pride Committee

Temple Shalom LGBTQ Pride is a group that provides social and educational opportunities and is open to all members and non-members who are interested in being a part of our community.

Chair Kimberly Kantor: lgbtqpride@templeshalomdallas.org.

Click here for volunteer opportunities, and more!

Contact Chair Debra Levy-Fritts at tikkunolam@templeshalomdallas.org.

Shomrei Adamah – “Guardians of the Earth” Meeting

Sunday, July 19

10:30am – 11:30am

Please join Shomrei Adamah for a conversation about how to educate and inspire our congregation about environmental sustainability. We will be talking about how to connect with groups across the congregation as we adjust to changes required by the pandemic.

Please RSVP to earth@templeshalomdallas.org to be added to the Zoom invite. No previous green team experience required!

Privacy laws prevent hospitals from giving us personal information — we can only get this information from you. Please contact Halley Gottlieb in the clergy office at hgottlieb@templeshalomdallas.org or 972-661-1810 ext. 201 with information about illness, hospitalization, death, birth, etc.

If you are in need of assistance or would like to volunteer for the Caring Congregation committee, please contact Co-Chairs Lonna Rae Silverman and Jacque Comroe at caring@templeshalomdallas.org.

Jo-Ann’s Quote of the Week:

“If people say they didn’t have a chance to say goodbye, ask them, ‘What would you have said to that person? I love you? They knew that.’”

Gloria Horsley

Dallas Area Interfaith (DAI)

DAI is a way for Temple Shalom members to connect with others in our congregation and in Dallas and Collin Counties on Social Justice issues, and take action together on issues that affect us and those in our community. Contact DAI Chair Barry Lachman at 214-808-0042 blachman@sbcglobal.net or Tikkun Olam Chair Debra Levy-Fritts at tikkunolam@templeshalomdallas.org.

by Donating to Their Wish Lists

Equal Heart, The Migrant Respite Center, Refugee Services of Texas and Jewish Family Service.

https://www.equalheart.org/

http://www.olumc.org/respite-center/

https://www.rstx.org/

https://jfsdallas.org/

(remotely until further notice)

Caregivers’ Day Out

Caregivers may bring their loved ones to Temple Shalom where they will be met by a “special friend” volunteer.

For more information and an application form, please contact Barbara Glazer at (972) 931-9077 or

caregiversdayout@templeshalomdallas.org.

Temple Shalom’s Interfaith Women’s Group

Embrace has been getting together for ten years with the women from the Islamic Center in Irving and the Northwood Church in Keller, an Evangelical Church.

We welcome new members so if you would like to join us please contact Chairperson Jane Lachman at 972-735-0133 or email embrace@templeshalomdallas.org.

Serve Lunch at The Bridge

First Tuesday of the Month All Year

On Hold Until Further Notice

Temple Shalom serves lunch at The Bridge in downtown Dallas. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Arlene Kreitman at (972) 233-3754.

No Start Date for New Session at This Time

Caring Conversations

Learning to heal a broken heart and find new meaning in life after the loss of a spouse or partner is a lonely and often overwhelming task. Caring Conversations, a grief support group, is an opportunity to gather and share experiences and comfort. If you or someone you know is interested in joining with us, please contact us for more information. Non-members welcome.

Lory Kohleriter: lorykohl@aol.com

Website: www.templeshalomdallas.org

Temple Calendar

Brotherhood

Sisterhood

Tikkun Olam/Social Action

Adult Education

Early Childhood Education

Lifelong Learning

Religious School

Youth

Young Families

Young Adult Connection

Super Seniors

Worship

Traditions Gift Shop

For Updates on Jewish Family Service,

click on the link below.

https://jfsdallas.org/jfs-covid-19-updates/

The Network for Community Ministries needs our help. Services to those impacted by the economic impact of Covid-19 shelter in place orders increased demand for services greatly. Please read below and drop off food, donate to the Network’s Amazon Wish List, or make a donation to Network if you are able.

Donation sites:

•  First Baptist Church of Richardson

Weekly Monday-Thursday from 1:00pm to 5:00pm

(1001 N. Central Expwy, Richardson, Front of Building F)

•  Network

(Monday – Thursday from 9:00am to 5:45pm and Friday 9:00am to Noon)

Amazon Wish List:

•  Place an order through Amazon to come to Network: For donors who may want to shop online and ship directly to Network, we also have an Amazon wish list with these and other needed items. You can find the wish list here.

Financial Donation, if possible: Donate Financially

The Items Needed Most:

•  Canned Vegetables

•  Canned Meats

•  Soups

•  Beans

•  Rice

•  Pasta

•  Peanut Butter

• Jellies

Click here to register for upcoming community service opportunities.

Join Temple Shalom’s Facebook page! Get save the date reminders, see photos and stories about fantastic temple events, be a part of the fun! Click here to go to our Facebook page!