Temple of Israel
Oldest Synagogue in North Carolina
Congregation Organized in 1872
Cornerstone Laid 1875
Dedicated 1876
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Temple of Israel
News for the week of July 16, 2008
13 Tammuz 5768
A Temple Milestone: The laying of our Temple’s
cornerstone took place 133 years ago on July 15, 1875.
Look for the full story in the September Bulletin.
Jewish Holidays. The Ritual Practice Committee (RPC) is
looking for volunteers to participate in the High Holy
Day Services. You will shortly receive a letter from the
RPC giving all the details.
Temple members are invited to a special Oneg in honor
of Len and Shirley Cristol, to wish them a Mazel Tov on
their move to Nevada. The date is July 25th.
Temple Members are asked to visit Jerry Stone, and
new Temple member, Alfred Kern both currently
residing at Cypress Point Nursing/Rehab., during lunch
time between 11:00am-1:00pm. This would provide a
much needed respite for their wives. If anyone is willing
to do so they can contact either Rabbi Harley or JoAnn
Fogler at 791-4907.
The Cameron Art Museum will feature Film Shorts,
Thursday, July 17, 7:30 to 8:45 Legacy of Felix
Nussbaum (1993, 29 min); Oscar nominee Eyewitness
(2000, 38 min) Documentaries about artists who
recorded the horrors of the Holocaust.
Help with Religious School. For the next school year,
we currently need: a teacher for 2nd/ 3rd grade class;
teaching assistants; specialists (music; drama; arts &
crafts); volunteers to help with any event during the
year or with tasks, such as finances, security, snack,
and more opportunities to help. We also need teachers
for our high school program (STARS – Synagogue –
Temple Alternative Religious School) for any subject,
from one to six sessions, any time, for 8th to 12th
graders. Please contact Rabbi Harley or Angie
Holcombe.
Wildacres Retreat: Openings remain for the study
gathering, August 11 to14, in Little Switzerland, NC,
with scholars, Rabbi’s and devoted learners. Carpooling
is possible. Ask Len and Shirley Cristol, the Apples,
Rabbi Harley or contact the organizer, Bill Carr 919/
781-4207; bcarr@ipass.net.
School Vision Screening Program The LCS and the
American Association of University Women join hands
in supporting the New Hanover County Schools Vision
Screening Program. This is a Great opportunity to
support our community (A TRUE MITZVAH) and work
with our School Nurses. A Training program for
Volunteers is provided by the NC PREVENT BLINDNESS
organization. Certification lasts 2 years. This years
training program: August 19th, 2008, 10am – 1pm at
the Health Dept on 17th St. For more information,
please contact Jeri Graham at jeriigraham@yahoo.com
or 458-1216: or Dawn Ferrer at ncdawn63@yahoo.com
or 794-1223.
Upcoming Events
The Healing Service: On Friday, July 25,
has been postponed. Please join us instead
for A special Oneg following Services
for Len and Shirley Cristol, see details
at right.
Holocaust Survivors (from our Temple
community) speak at Cameron Art
Museum: On Sunday, August 17, at 2:00
pm, come hear the remarkable stories of
Alfred Schnog and Bronia Merlin, in
connection with the art exhibit on the
Holocaust.
Rick Recht in Concert: One of America’s
most popular Jewish musicians (see
www.rickrecht.com) will perform at UNCW,
Kenan Hall, on Monday, August 25, at
7:00 pm. The University provides this
show, free, together with B’nai Israel
Synagogue and others.
Continuing Events
Meals on Wheels – on the 4th Sunday of each month, we bring meals to needy local seniors. To volunteer to prepare or deliver about 10 meals, please contact Diane Poster or Larry Fried at 392-3432 or lfried360@aol.com. A project of The Temple of Israel. Open dates are 7/27, 8/24 and 9/28.
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