The Charlotte Jewish News - May 2004 - Page 10
Gastonia’s Temple Emanuel Offers “A Taste of Judaism”
Temple Emanuel in Gastonia
recently offered “A Taste of
Judaism: Are You Curious?” the
URJ-inspired three-evening class
that illuminates the Jewish per
spective of God and spirituality,
ethics, and community. The class
was advertised through the
Temple’s newsletters, of course,
but also in Gaston’s and surround
ing communities’ secular press.
The response was extraordinary.
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Originally slated for three suc
cessive Thursday evenings in
February, registration for those
sessions was cut off at 45 people.
For those who continued to call, a
second offering of “A Taste of
Judaism” was scheduled in April,
and 60 additional students took
the class during this repeat per
formance.
Participants were enthusiastic
and from a wide range of back
grounds and motivations. Some
were Jews looking for a “refresh
er” course, some were looking to
reconnect with their Jewish roots
and Jewish community. Some
individuals were on a spiritual
journey and taking an interest in
Judaism. Some were not Jewish
but wanted to learn more because
a spouse, friend, or other family
member was Jewish. Others were
committed Christians that wanted
to explore the Jewish roots of their
own faith.
The class was taught by two lay
leaders of the congregation, Mark
Epstein and Bill Gross.
The response to the class was
exceptional. Evaluations were
highly complimentary of the
material covered and the quality
of presentations. Students were
thankful for the opportunity and
hoped for more classes in the
future; requests were made for
Hebrew studies, relating princi
ples discussed in “Taste of
Judaism” to the modern-day geo-
religio-politics of the Middle East,
interfaith dialogue, and more.
Temple Emanuel is happily oblig
ing.
Temple Emanuel has been
actively serving the Jewish com
munity of Gaston, Mecklenburg,
Lincoln, Cleveland, and York cou-
tines for 75 years. Friday night
services are held at 7:30 PM till
the summer, when Shabbat servic
es are on Saturday mornings 10:30
AM. Questions or inquiries wel
come c/o Mark Epstein, Adult
Study and Outreach Chair, 704-
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Mitzvah Day at Temple Beth El
(Continued from page 8)
Honoring the Elderly - create a
craft for local seniors; Caring for
the Community - assemble toiletry
kits for local women’s shelters.
2. Maimonides Gift Shop for
grades 2-5. Maimonides identifies
giving anonymously as one of the
highest forms of charity.
Participants will create cards, sort
and wrap gifts to distribute as
birthday presents to local shelters.
Please bring a roll of wrapping
paper, scissors and tape.
At Cornerstone Ear, Nose & Throat, we only want the best
for our patients. That’s why we’re proud to welcome Joshua
D. Levine, M.D., to our practice. He joins our team of three
otolaryngologists and two audiologists in providing specialized
treatment for adults and children suffering from:
Joshua D. Levine, M.D.
Fellowship; General Otolaryngology & Otology,
Christchurch Hospital in New Zealand
Residency: University of Miami
Medical Degree (with honors):
Boston University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Duke University
■ Recurring ear, sinus & throat infections
• Chronic nasai congestion, snoring & sleep apnea
■ Hoarseness
• Recurring tonsillitis or strep throat
• Severe allergy or sinus problems
• Head & neck tumors
• Hearing loss or vertigo
[including analog & digital hearing aids]
From the latest in-office treatment options, to the
compassionate approach of our specialists like Dr, Levine,
we offer the highest level of ear, nose and throat care for
adults and children. For more information or to schedule an
appointment, call the office closest to you.
EAR, NOSE & THROAT
Arboretum Location
3135 Springbank Lane, Suite 200, Charlotte • (704) 752-7575
Monroe Location
1107 Reynolds Street, Monroe • (704) 289-8220
William A. McClelland, M.D., F.A.C.S. • Daron J. Smith, M.D.
Richard R. Gillespie Jr., M.D. • Joshua D. Levine, M.D.
Immediate Appointments Available • Open Mon. - Fri. 9:00am to 5:00pm
3. Building Bridges for grades
1-4. Assemble qare packages for
the children in international com
munities in need.
4. Senior Home Visit for
grades 4-6. Visit with local seniors
at Sunrise Assisted Living to par
ticipate in a craft project and share
in conversation.
5. Crafts for Seniors for
grades 4-5. Make Jewish crafts
for/with our seniors in the Jewish
community.
6. Gardening with Seniors for
grades 6-7. Visit the Haven (near
Carolina Place Mall) and plant a
flower and herb gardens with sen-
iors/Alzheimcr patients.
7. CemeteryVisit for grades
6-7, Visit the Jewish Cemetery to
clean the chapel and/or grounds.
Learn about the mitzvoth and tra
ditions for burying and honoring
the deceased.
B. People to People Projects.
8. Florence Crittenton
Services - cook-out with resi
dents.
9. Jewish Family Services -
cook a meal at home to be deliv
ered in Mitzvah Day.
10. Mitvah Day Greeters -
welcome and direct the volunteers
at Temple Beth El on Mitzvah
Day.
11. Mitzvah Day Breakfast -
Help set up the bagel breakfast on
Mitzvah Day.
12. Hospice - Visit individual
homes and do chores as needed.
13. Salvation Army - Plant a
garden with residents.
14. Lifespan - Plant a therapy
garden with residents.
15. Elon Homes for Children
- Sports Tournament (soccer, vol
leyball, etc.) with youth (must be
12-1- to participate)
16. Thompson Children’s
Home - Provide a “carnival” of
games for children (must be 18 to
participate)
C. Gardening, Landscaping
and Clean-up
17. Hope Haven - General
landscaping project.
18. Parks Project - Park clean
up and beautification. Spread
mulch and paint parking lot lines
atTuckasegee Park.
19. Youth Homes
Landscaping.
Z). Construction and Painting
20. Grier Heights - General
clean-up and repairs.
21. Charlotte Emergency
Housing - Patch holes, replace
medicine cabinets, clean fan vents
and motors (16-f to participate).
22. International House -
Pressure wash, paint stripes in
parking lot, steam-clean carpets.
23. Shelter for Battered
Women - Painting a mural for the
children’s center (15-1- to partici
pate).
24. Summit House - Inventory
and organize tools and tool shed.
25. Charlotte Rescue Mission
- Interior painting of dining room.
26. Alexander Children’s
Home - Hang wallpaper border in
bedrooms (16-Mo participate).
E. Donations and Deliveries
27. Mitzvah Day Collections -
Sort and organize items for various
organizations.
28. Circle School - Sew bibs
for children with developmental
disabilities.
29. Crisis Assistance Ministry
- Collect household items from
congregants and deliver to Crisis
Assistance (truck provided).
Mitzvah Day Donation Wish List
Here is a list of items the
Mitzvah Day Committee is col
lecting to distribute to recipient
agencies. Take this list with you
when you shop. Clean out your
closets, attic, basement, garage,
and play rooms. Start bringing
items to Temple Beth El today and
up to 10 AM on Mitzvah Day.
Bring in your old cell phones.
Help keep women that are llecing
domestic violence safe.
We need women’s business
clothes. Your old skirts, suits, dress
shirts, and shoes will help women
that are trying to get back on their
feet and enter the work force.
We need household supplies
(kitchen utensils, pots, pans, dish
es, new twin bedding, like-new
towels); toiletries (shampoo,
lotion, soap, Chapstick, combs,
deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrush
es); school supplies for children
(crayons, markers, pencils, new
and gently used books, construc
tion paper, rulers, new and gently
used toys, glue, erasers, scissors,
new and gently used games); fur
niture.
Sign up for Mitzvah Day Today
There are four convenient ways
to sign up.
By phone: 704-366-1948,
extension 133.
Via the web: www.beth-el.com.
Mail in a form (available at
Temple Beth El’s office) to Jodi
Barras, c/o Temple Beth El, 5101
Providence Rd., Charlotte, NC
28226.
Or fax your completed form to
Jodi Barras at 704-366-1365. O