Fall 2022 Temple Bulletin
FALL, 2022
Contents:
- Message from President Faye Schulz
- Message from Jennie Bunde
- High Holiday Schedule 5783 / 2022
- Shabbat Services Schedule
- News and Events
- Mazel Tov, Toda Raba, Mi Shebeirach, and Farewells
- Save the Date
- 2022 / 5783 Festival Schedule
- Updates, Donation Info, and Links
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
A few years ago when I was flying somewhere on vacation, a family with young children got on the plane. The children were both wearing masks and I wondered, “What horrible disease do they have?” Would I wonder that today? Of course not. Wearing masks to prevent the spread of infection has become normalized. So many things have changed.
When our synagogue was built in the 1950s, we didn’t worry about strangers entering the building with a mission to murder. Now, we have to be prepared. We have made several changes that you may have noticed. The parking lot door has a key pad. In addition to unlocking the door, you need to know the code to get in the door. After you are inside, the door automatically locks behind you. We are planning to add a camera, so that we can know who wishes to enter.
We now have two “safe” rooms within the building. The storage room to the right of the stage and the rabbi’s study. Each has a strong door and a lock that you can slide.
We have taken out the bushes all around the Temple so that no one can hide in the shrubs. We and will put in more modern plantings. Changes around the Temple will be made to make us comfortable and safe. We hope that the precautions will not be intrusive to our sense of community or our space of peaceful worship.
Years ago in 1962, I had my Bas Mitzvah at Congregation Habonim on the South Side of Chicago. I led part of the service and read the Haftorah of the week. I had a record to help me learn my portion. Now, if you would like to hear a Torah or Haftorah portion, you could just search for it on YouTube and it would provide several different versions. In 1962, you had to be in the building to see me. Now, with Zoom, you might be thousands of miles away and still participate. This year, 2022, is the 60th anniversary of my Bas Mitzvah. I hope to have a Bat Mitzvah and read from the Torah on December 2, 2022. I hope you’ll join me in person or on Zoom.
In closing, I will quote one of my favorite passages from our Siddur.
“Pray as if everything depended on G-d.
Act as if everything depended on you.”
May this year be filled with good health, sweetness and joy.
Faye
Shalom, everyone. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to define my role as rabbi within our congregation. It’s still a work in progress, and something that I think will evolve over time.
For now, I thought I’d present to you some thoughts as to what I am – and what I’m not – as Temple Sholom’s rabbi.
What I’m not is an authority – this is Temple Sholom! We’re a community that rules by consensus, that works together to come up with solutions that fit everyone. I’m not here to change that. What I am is a member of the Galesburg community. And I take my civic responsibilities very seriously. That means that, as a resident of Galesburg, I vote, I’ll write letters to elected officials, and sometimes I go to public protests and rallies. My intention is not to go to these events as Temple Sholom’s rabbi. Our synagogue was not founded on politics, and because of where we’re located geographically, it is imperative for the health of Temple Sholom that we make sure our tent is as big as possible. Also, what I am is a member of this congregation. While my family and I want to have a say in the decisions and choices that we make as a community, I’ve made a choice to not be a voting member of the board during my tenure as rabbinical student/rabbi. What I am is a teacher- I’ve been so fortunate that I’ve been able to be a full time learner for the last 5 years. I’ve loved it, and I’ve learned so much! Nothing would make me happier in being able to share that knowledge with you.
What I’m not is a therapist – I am not trained to be a licensed professional. I can’t provide traditional counseling. What I am, though, is a spiritual caregiver. I’m someone who can be a listener. I can be with you in times of pain and times of joy. I can help you on your spiritual journey. I will try to reach out if I know you are going through some tough times, and I will respond if you reach out to me.
What I’m not is a disrupter – it will never be my intention to change what makes our community so wonderful. What I am is an out-of-the-box thinker (sometimes). I do like trying new things from time to time, seeing if we can add new melodies, new or alternative prayers, and possibly new activities to our normal repertoire. Feedback for this is really important. I need to know what works and what doesn’t. I would say that about 95% of the time, I like doing things the way they’ve always been done. But for that 5% of the time, I do like to experiment. What I ask is that you keep an open mind; it may not be the way we’ve always done things, but it may have potential to be great. To keep Judaism thriving and vibrant throughout the 21st century, we need to be able to innovate and change. In order to bring in new members and keep our current members engaged, we need to have opportunities to experiment. Trying new things means that I won’t get it right a lot of the time. But the freedom to innovate lets me stretch my rabbinic muscles, and the creativity involved excites me.
So there you have it. A brief snapshot of how I see my role as Temple Sholom’s rabbi.
And here is my invitation to you to let me know what you think. Feel free to call/text/email. I would love to set up a time to meet. I can’t wait to hear what you have to say.
B’shalom,
Jennie (she/her/hers)
HIGH HOLIDAY SCHEDULE 5783/2022
Rabbi Reni Dickman ● Rabbinical Student Jennie Bunde
Keyboard: David Amor ● Vocal Soloist: Lucas Wood ● Instrumental Soloist, Julieta Mihai
All services and study sessions will be hybrid offerings, both in person and on the Temple’s Zoom. Please email us for information on how to join.
August:
Tuesday, August 30th, 7pm – Elul Study Session*
Topic: Chesed and Chutzpah
September:
Tuesday, September 6th
7pm – Elul Learning Session #1**
Topic: Various topics presented by Tri-States Small Congregations, including a short presentation by Jennie Bunde on the liturgical poem, “Ya’aleh Ve-Yavo”
Tuesday, September 13th
7pm – Elul Study Session
Topic: Love in the Torah
Saturday, September 17th
7:30pm – Selichot Service*
Topic: Sacred vestments
Wednesday, September 21st
7pm – Elul Learning Session #2**
Topic: Various topics presented by Tri-States Small Congregations, including a short meditation by Jennie Bunde on the liturgical poem, “Ki Anu Amecha”
Sunday, September 25th
7:30pm – Erev Rosh HaShana Services
Monday, September 26th
10am – Rosh HaShana Morning Services
2pm – Tashlich at Picnic Point
2:15pm – Children’s service, following tashlich
Friday, September 30th
7:30pm – Shabbat Shuva
October:
Sunday, October 2nd
1pm – Reverse Tashlich at Lake Storey
Tuesday, October 4th
7:30pm – Kol Nidre
Wednesday, October 5th
10am – Morning service
1pm – Children’s service
2pm – Afternoon service (Minchah)
3pm – Study session with rabbis
4pm – Yizkor
5:15pm – Ne’ilah and Havdalah
6pm – Break fast potluck
NOTES FOR HIGH HOLIDAYS:
*Elul Study Sessions and Selichot will be both in person and online at Temple Sholom. We will use our usual zoom link
**Elul Learning Sessions are ONLINE ONLY and you must register to attend. These are hosted by the Tri-State Small Jewish Congregation group. Jennie will be offering a brief teaching at one of the two sessions. Register at https://bit.ly/3SZLg3X or using the QR code to the right.
Reverse tashlich –Join environmentally-conscious Jewish communities around the world in reversing the tradition of Tashlich. Remove human ‘sins’ (marine debris) from the water in a collaborative waterfront cleanup.
Services are hybrid, with Zoom access by contacting us.
| Date | Leader | Oneg | Tech | Shamash |
| 9/2 | Karlin/Raley-Karlin | Schulz | Lyon | |
| 9/9 | Bunde | Jacobs | Schulz | Maury |
| 9/16 | Amor | Schulz | Gold | |
| 9/23 | Jacobs | Gold | Amor | |
| 9/30 | Lyon | Rubin | Bunde | |
| 10/7 | Gold | Lyon | Amor | |
| 10/14 | Schulz – Sukkot | Bunde | Gold | |
| 10/21 | Bunde – Simchat Torah | Karlin/Raley-Karlin | Lyon | Faye |
| 10/28 | West | West | Bunde | |
| 11/4 | Rubin | Schulz | Schulz | |
| 11/12 | Bunde: Saturday 10am
Doug Bar Mitzvah |
Reception after | Bunde | Bunde |
| 11/18 | Lyon | H. Lyon | Amor | |
| 11/25 | Karlin/Raley-Karlin | Jacobs | Gold | |
| 12/2 | Schulz
Bat Mitzvah re-celebration |
Schulz | Bunde | |
| 12/9 | Bunde | Lyon | Schulz | Penny |
| 12/16 | Satisky/Schulz | Gold | Lyon | |
| 12/23 | Gold – Hanukah | Satisky | Amor | |
| 12/30 | Amor | Rubin | Gold |
Oneg responsibilities include: providing the food for the oneg, setting it out in the social hall, and cleaning up afterwards. (Beverages are kept in stock at the temple.) If you cannot attend services the evening you are assigned for the oneg, please switch with someone for another night, rather than just dropping off the food ahead of time. Thanks!
Need to switch?
If you cannot lead the service or provide the oneg, please find someone to switch with. Inform David Bunde of the switch, too (david.bunde@gmail.com or 309-335-7130), as he sends out the weekly reminders.
Baby Naming
The naming ceremony for baby Rubin, the congregation’s newest member is tentatively scheduled for September 18 at 12:30pm at Lake Storey. Everyone is invited. More details to follow by email.
High Holy Day Hunger Project
Again this year, Temple Sholom will participate, along with hundreds of other Reform synagogues, in the International High Holy Day Hunger Project. We ask that people bring grocery bags filled with nonperishable goods to the stage in the social hall by Sunday, October 16th. There is also a jar for monetary donations, if you prefer. Checks can be made payable to “FISH.”
Soles4Souls
This year we will be collecting shoes to send to Sole4Souls, which is a nonprofit enterprise that creates sustainable jobs and provides relief through the distribution of shoes around the world. This is a community-wide project with a goal of collecting 5000 pairs of shoes in our area. There will be a box on the stage for you to put your shoe donations by Sunday, October 16.
Temple Sholom/Brookside Cemetery Campaign Committee
The final total of gifts/pledges/bequests to our campaign is $304,810, surpassing our original goal by 20%. We are most grateful to all our donors! A final report on the campaign will be sent to donors later this fall.
To Michal Ran-Rubin and Jonah Rubin for the birth of their son Raphael Micah Rubin on 8/30/22.
To Elisa and Jonathan GoldbergBelle for the arrival of their second grandson to Staci GoldbergBelle and John Hamman. Rowan Emil GoldbergBelle, born on 8/20/2022 at 6.11 pounds, was three weeks early but mother and child are doing well.
To Cornucopia Natural Foods and Deli (owned by Susan, Hannah, and Maury Lyon) for winning the “Growth” award at the annual meeting of the Independent Natural Food Retailers Association this August.
To Martin Abraham, for his appointment as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at SUNY-Brockport, beginning in mid-June.
TODAH RABAH
Thanks to everyone who helped with the dehumidifier: David A., David B., Steve, Maury, Jonah, Gabe, Faye, Guy, Judy, Kevin, and Hannah.To David Bunde, for taking on the role of bulletin editor for the Temple.
MI SHEBEIRACH / PRAYERS FOR HEALING
Stephen Kidman asks that Temple Sholom keep him and his family in our thoughts. His mother-in-law Nora was recently diagnosed with first-stage dementia, on top of Bryce’s illness and amputation. This has been a particularly stressful year.
FAREWELLS
Two of our families from Macomb are moving on to new adventures. David Braverman has moved from Macomb to New England. Martin and Nancy Abraham have moved to upstate New York.
DOUGLAS BUNDE’S BAR MITZVAH
Saturday, November 12, 10 a.m.
(Note: festival begins the previous sunset)
Rosh Hashanah September 26
Yom Kippur October 5
Sukkot October 10
Simhat Torah October 18
Hanukkah Dec. 19–Dec. 26
Web site with dates of Jewish holidays:
http://www.hebcal.com/
For security reasons, car access to Brookside Cemetery is controlled by having a locked gate at the entrance, but you can always walk in through the smaller gate to the side. Make a note of the lock combination (0311) so that you have it when you go to visit the cemetery. Please make sure the gate is closed after you exit, with the padlock re-locked. If you have any questions, please contact one of the cemetery trustees: Bob Bondi, David Amor, Jeremy Karlin.
Names to be added to our memorial list? If you have names that you would like added to the memorial list, please contact Maury Lyon, drmo1732@gmail.com.
Interested in Joining the Temple as a Member?
Temple Sholom welcomes all to attend services (including the High Holidays) and other events without formal membership. But of course, we would also be delighted to have you as a member. As an inclusive Temple, our membership ranks are open to all, we do not have any minimum membership dues, and no member will be turned away due to lack of ability to pay. For those who are able, we ask members to contribute 1% – 1.5% of their household’s gross annual income. Rather than making inquiries about members’ income, we prefer that you make the judgment yourself. As a congregation we are committed to welcoming all who wish to join our community, regardless of financial means, so if a contribution in this range would be a hardship to you, just contribute what you can. To submit an annual contribution, one sends a check (made out to Temple Sholom and marked “annual contribution”) to our treasurer at: Temple Sholom, P.O. Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-0501. Some members pay in full early in the fall; others prefer to pay in monthly or quarterly installments.
Temple Officers and Board Members, voted in at the Annual Meeting, July 22, 2022
Faye Schulz, President
Jonah Rubin, Vice-president
Nancy Eberhardt, Secretary
Maury Lyon, Treasurer
Kevin Satisky
Penny Gold
Carol Grodjesk
Jim Jacobs
Guy West
Bob Bondi
Leanne Trapedo Sims
Jeremy Karlin and Gabe Raley-Karlin (shared position)
Jan West, Honorary Member
DONATION RECORD (June 13 – August 31)
In memory of Jeremy Gold Amor
David Amor & Penny Gold
In memory of Lillian Michelson
Kirk and Mark Michelson
Don’t see your name? If you have made a donation but do not see your name on this list and/or have not received an acknowledgement by mail, please let Nancy Eberhardt know. Sorry in advance for any slip ups!
Making a donation to Temple Sholom? If you would like to make a donation to Temple Sholom, please send your check to: Maury Lyon, Treasurer, Temple Sholom, Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-050, identifying the nature of the gift (e.g., in memory of, in honor of, or for the speed recovery of a particular person). Maury will notify Nancy Eberhardt, who takes care of correspondence concerning such gifts (e.g., notifying the family of the deceased that a gift has been made in memory of that person).
Happy Tree of Life Donations
Donations may be made in recognition of a variety of events, for example: in honor of a happy occasion (anniversary, birth, bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, etc.), or in honor of an individual or family. Donations may be made by an individual or a group, and may be made at three levels: a leaf ($200), an acorn ($500), and a stone ($1,000). A leaf can be engraved with four lines of text with 20 characters in each line, plus a brief fifth line (often a date). Acorns and stones are larger than leaves and can accommodate more text. Sample wordings can be found by looking on the Happy Tree of Life. If you want to make a donation, you can send your gift, along with specification of wording, to Maury Lyon, Treasurer, Temple Sholom, Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-0501
Memorial Plaques: If you would like to purchase a memorial plaque ($250), send your donation and desired wording to Maury Lyon, Treasurer, Temple Sholom, Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-0501. You will find samples of what to include on the plaque by looking at ones already on the memorial board.
Gift Shop
Gift shop offerings have been pared back to candles (Shabbat, memorial, Hanukkah) and mezuzot. The easiest times to access the case are Friday evenings before or after services. For access at another time, contact Faye Schulz, 335-7192.
please bookmark these links
Temple Sholom website: https://templesholomgalesburg.org/
Temple Sholom Google drive: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_mE-prG2xSfJO6mv-KIrGafORzr1qZt_
Many documents related to the Temple are uploaded here, for example: board minutes, Guidelines for B’nai Mitzvah, historical documents, etc.
E-mail address for reaching people currently active at Temple Sholom:
Winter/Spring 2023 Temple Bulletin
January 12, 2023 by templesholomgalesburg • Uncategorized Tags: Temple Bulletin •
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:
We have accomplished a great deal in 2022. I’d like to report on some projects and policies that have benefitted our congregation.
For our High Holiday and Friday night services, we have been able to Zoom and have services in person. The technology has not failed us, although it has required a little boo$t to make it work more smoothly. Thanks to all who have gotten the cameras, microphones, and computers to work.
The Campaign Committee has done a fantastic job of contacting our community from near and far. We have surpassed our initial goals and have assured the continuity of Temple Sholom and the Brookside Cemetery. Thank you for all your organization and dedication.
The Landscaping Committee arranged for the removal of our 70+ year old bushes and the planting of a variety of hardy, low-maintenance and beautiful plants. I am looking forward to what the future brings. Thanks to the planners, waterers, and mulch movers for keep the costs of this project under control.
Our religious school has prospered. We have wonderful students, dedicated teachers, enthusiastic musicians, delicious snacks, and great activities to keep everyone involved. Thanks to all who are active in making Sunday mornings vibrant.
For the future, we have several challenges.
We must continue to strive to meet the religious, spiritual, and emotional needs of members and friends in the area. Throughout the pandemic, it has been difficult to stay connected. I was thrilled that so many were able to attend the Seder, High Holiday Services, Doug’s Bar Mitzvah, and my Commemorative Bat Mitzvah. We can inspire each other and support each other.
The Security Committee is exploring options in order to make our facility safer. We have some security by checking persons wishing to enter our building. We have involved the Galesburg Police Department in understanding our concerns. We are looking into cameras, window film, door locks, signs, and monitoring. We have had two groups of experts give us recommendations. We will be applying for a grant to help defray some of the costs.
We will continually work to make healthy and reasonable policies to face the uncertainties of the pandemic.
We have prayed together to hope for a world that will no longer have to face threats of disease, hatred, and violence.
May it be so in 2023,
Faye
RABBI’S MESSAGE:
I am writing this message on one of the first sunny and warm (at least warm-for-December-in-Central-Illinois) days we’ve had in a while. For a moment, I could forget that Winter has only just begun. That said, I found my thoughts wandering to the part of the Amidah where we pray for “the wind to shift and the rain to fall.” Ours is a religion of time, so deeply following the seasons that our calendar follows a 19 YEAR CYCLE so that our holidays are in step with mother nature.
But in the Talmud, the rabbis have a discussion asking why we start asking for “the rain to fall” at the beginning of the holiday of Sukkot, when rain at that moment would prohibit us from being able to fulfill the mitzvah of dwelling in the sukkah. Rabbi Eliezer has an interesting response. He says that by including this line, we are not asking for rain, but instead merely mentioning G-d’s ability to make the wind blow and rain fall, in its due time.
And so I would like to mention that winter can feel like a dark and bleak time. The sun refuses to show her face for days at a time. It’s cold. You have to shovel snow. But I’d also like to mention it’s a time for warm soups, hot chocolate, and board games. A time to rest and reflect. A time of growth as we wait for things to start growing once again. And a time to look forward to our next holidays: Tu B’Shevat, the new year for trees, and Passover, which happens right at the beginning of Spring.
My wish is for you to be warm, healthy, and to always be open to seeing and mentioning the beautiful world around you.
בְּאַהֲבָה (with love),
Jennie (she/her)
SHABBAT SERVICES
Winter/Spring 2023
Oneg responsibilities include: providing the food for the oneg, setting it out in the social hall, and cleaning up afterwards. (Beverages are kept in stock at the temple.) If you cannot attend services the evening you are assigned for the oneg, please switch with someone for another night, rather than just dropping off the food ahead of time. Thanks!
Need to switch?
If you cannot lead the service or provide the oneg, please find someone to switch with. Inform David Bunde of the switch, too, as he sends out the weekly reminders.
MAZEL TOV
To Jim Jacobs on the upcoming release of his second Young Adult novel this coming year. A date hasn’t been set for release, but it will likely be late spring or early summer 2023. The title is Growing Season. It’s a sequel to his first novel, No Ordinary Season.
To Leanne Trapedo Sims on the forthcoming publication of her book “Reckoning with Restorative Justice: Hawai’i Women’s Prison Writing” (https://www.dukeupress.edu/reckoning-with-restorative-justice). She will also be co-teaching a course in Guadalajara, Mexico–at ITESO University– in the summer with a local feminist scholar: Gender-Based Violence Across Borders; as well as presenting on a panel with local feminist and Indigenous activists.
To David Bunde on his conversion to Judaism.
TODAH RABAH
To the awesome mulch party participants who used their arms, backs, legs, and enthusiasm to get the job done: Judy Thorn, Sam Satisky, Kevin Satisky, Faye Schulz, Hannah Lyon, Maury Lyon, John Lane, Penny Gold, Steve Cohn, David Bunde, Doug Bunde, Zack Bunde, JJ Bunde, and Darrell Bunde.
To the members of the Capital Campaign committee for their stellar work on our successful campaign: Penny Gold and Bob Bondi (co-chairs), David Amor, Maury Lyon, Kevin Satisky, and Terry Schubach.
To the members of the Landscaping group, who oversaw the design and planting of our landscaping: Hannah Lyon (chair), Penny Gold, Faye Schulz, Judy Thorn. Thanks also to these and to the additional people who took care of the watering of the plants this fall: David Amor, David Bunde, Steve Cohn, and Maury Lyon (who also set up the watering system with Hannah).
TEMPLE MAILBAG
Here are excerpts from a couple of letters the Temple received. Faye has the originals if you want to look at the full messages.
From FISH for our High Holiday donations: “Thank you for your most generous cash and non-perishable food donation to FISH of Galesburg! We are so very grateful for this gift, which will help provide food assistance to many in our area who struggle to feed their families.”
From Mrs. Jeffrey Louis Myers, accompanying a donation in honor of David Litvin: “David and I were GHS Class of 1967 classmates. I think he and I first met when we were students at GHS. My husband and I visited David when he was in the nursing home in Galesburg. He remembered me from our high school years as well as from the later years when our son, Jasen Louis Clay Myers, was a student at GHS. While David was in the nursing home, I sent him a few notes & cards. I wish I would have been able to do more. He was a good man and a dear friend. He was always in my prayers. He will be missed.” (The envelope was decorated with inspirational quotes.)
2023/5783 Festival Schedule
(Note: festival begins the previous sunset)
ACCESS TO BROOKSIDE CEMETERY
For security reasons, car access to Brookside Cemetery is controlled by having a locked gate at the entrance, but you can always walk in through the smaller gate to the side. Make a note of the lock combination (0311) so that you have it when you go to visit the cemetery. Please make sure the gate is closed after you exit, with the padlock re-locked. If you have any questions, please contact one of the cemetery trustees: Bob Bondi, David Amor, and Jeremy Karlin.
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR JEWISH CAMPS: A $200 scholarship per child per year to families sending children to Jewish camps. A maximum of $1,000 will be budgeted yearly. Apply to the Temple Treasurer by January 15.
THE HESED COMMITTEE
Once a year we put a reminder in the bulletin about the Temple’s Hesed Committee. If you know of someone who might need assistance, or if you could use some help yourself, contact Penny Gold. (pgold@knox.edu), who will follow up from there. Examples of the kinds of help we can provide:
DONATION RECORD
In memory of Eugene Endicott
Carol Grodjesk
In honor of the birth of Raphael Micah Rubin
Nancy Eberhardt and Steve Cohn
Carol Grodjesk
Penny Gold and David Amor
In thanks for Jennie Bunde for performing the bris for Raphael
Jonah Rubin and Michal Ran Rubin
In memory of Khaya Taymanova
The Fayman family
In memory of Yeva Faynova
The Fayman Family
In memory of David Litvin
Karl Johnson
Patrick and Teresa Burns
Marjorie Tippey (nee Sults)
Barbara and Robert Weaver
Mrs. Jeffrey Louis Myers
In honor of Maury Lyon’s 70th birthday
Sarene Rosen (Aunt Sarene)
In memory of Monica Berlin
Susan and Maury Lyon
In honor of Raphael Rubin
Susan and Maury Lyon
In honor of Doug Bunde’s bar mitvah
Susan and Maury Lyon
A general donation
Janis A. Zilinskas-Arciniegas
Don’t see your name? If you have made a donation but do not see your name on this list and/or have not received an acknowledgement by mail, please let Nancy Eberhardt know. Sorry in advance for any slip ups!
Making a donation to Temple Sholom? If you would like to make a donation to Temple Sholom, please send your check to: Maury Lyon, Treasurer, Temple Sholom, Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-050, identifying the nature of the gift (e.g., in memory of, in honor of, or for the speed recovery of a particular person). Maury will notify Nancy Eberhardt, who takes care of correspondence concerning such gifts (e.g., notifying the family of the deceased that a gift has been made in memory of that person).
Happy Tree of Life Donations
Donations may be made in recognition of a variety of events, for example: in honor of a happy occasion (anniversary, birth, bar/bat mitzvah, birthday, etc.), or in honor of an individual or family. Donations may be made by an individual or a group, and may be made at three levels: a leaf ($200), an acorn ($500), and a stone ($1,000). A leaf can be engraved with four lines of text with 20 characters in each line, plus a brief fifth line (often a date). Acorns and stones are larger than leaves and can accommodate more text. Sample wordings can be found by looking on the Happy Tree of Life. If you want to make a donation, you can send your gift, along with specification of wording, to Maury Lyon, Treasurer, Temple Sholom, Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-0501
Memorial Plaques: If you would like to purchase a memorial plaque ($250), send your donation and desired wording to Maury Lyon, Treasurer, Temple Sholom, Box 501, Galesburg, IL 61402-0501. You will find samples of what to include on the plaque by looking at ones already on the memorial board.
FINAL REPORT ON THE TEMPLE SHOLOM/BROOKSIDE CEMETERY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
We are delighted to report that our capital campaign brought in pledges totaling $314,801, which is 25% above our original goal of $250,000. Through the collaboration of the Temple and Brookside Cemetery, and the generosity of our donors, we have established the financial basis for accomplishing our campaign goals:
Many thanks to all who contributed to the campaign! Our donors include not only current members of the Temple community, but people involved as far back as the 1940s and from every decade in between–people involved as members, children, rabbis, and Knox students, as well as friends of the community (both individuals and businesses). Your gifts have contributed not only to the financial well-being of Temple Sholom and Brookside Cemetery, but to the spirit and confidence of the Jewish community of Galesburg.
You will find a list of donors and honorees at the end of the bulletin.
Penny Gold & Bob Bondi, co-chairs of the Campaign Committee
GIFT SHOP
Gift shop offerings have been pared back to candles (Shabbat, memorial, Hanukkah) and mezuzot. The easiest times to access the case are Friday evenings before or after services. For access at another time, contact Faye Schulz, 335-7192.
DONOR SCROLL
Temple Sholom/Brookside Cemetery Capital Campaign, 2021-2022
HONOR SCROLL
Gifts have been made in memory or in honor of the following people