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October 2016 Volume 55 - Number 10 Elul 5776 - Tishrei 5777
Building Community Since 1954Building Community Since 1954Building Community Since 1954
Holiday Details InsideHoliday Details InsideHoliday Details Inside
Welcome to Our Newest Members!Welcome to Our Newest Members!Welcome to Our Newest Members!
L’Shanah Tovah!L’Shanah Tovah!L’Shanah Tovah!
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Staff Rabbi ................................ Joshua Neely
Administrator. ..................... Léa Ahlers
TCSS .............. John-Patrick Alexander
Bookkeeper ................... Patricia Young
Executive
Committee President ........................... Mark Kluger
1st Vice President.. ........ Sharon Sachs
VP Membership ........... Geanne Share
VP Education ...................... Kris Crane
Comptroller ................. Michelle Bilsky
Secretary ........................... Mollie Savage
Sisterhood Co-Presidents ...................... Cathy Swerdlow & Arlene van de Rijn
Men’s Club Co-Pres.. ............................. ................ Wayne Bilsky & Steven Sesit
Past President. ...............Eric Hoffman
Trustees
Natan Brener
Lauren Brown
Nicki D’Amato
Andrew Feinberg
Bernie Kahn
Dick Katz
Steven Sesit
Roz Weinstein
Daniel Wise
Arlene van de Rijn
Standing
Committee Chairs Adult Education...... Michael Fineberg
Budget & Finance ....... Michelle Bilsky
Building & Grounds .............. Joe Ihns
Education - School ............. Kris Crane
Endowment ............ Andrew Feinberg
Ma’asim Tovim ..... Arlene van de Rijn
Marketing ..........................Larry Gutter
Membership ................... Geanne Share
Past Pres. Council. ........Eric Hoffman
Ritual................................. Natan Brener
Ways & Means ........................................
............. Emely Katz & Roz Weinstein
Youth ........................................................
[email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday Please call or email for an appointment.
From Our Rabbi By Rabbi Joshua Neely
F rom the start of Elul, the month before Rosh HaShanah, we recite Psalm 27 twice a day as part of
our personal and communal services. This practice is relatively new, dating from only the 1750s. Like many practices introduced late into our services, there is no explicit mention of the origin or reason for this Psalm in particular being used for this time of year. The Psalm itself has no explicit mention of Rosh HaShanah or Yom Kippur. There is no reference to the season or calendar. Although chosen for this time of T'shuvah (repentance), The Psalm does not talk about this theme at all.
But, all the pieces of Judaism have links to each other. Having a shared ultimate Source, this should come as no surprise. The first line of the Psalm is our portal. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life, whom should I dread? The Sages wrote in their Midrash on this Psalm "my light" this is Rosh HaShanah; "my salvation" this is Yom Kippur. The Sages are often cryptic but this is especially obtuse. Why would these days be linked with these two phrases?
Rosh HaShanah is a terrifying concept; it is the day of judgment. We examine our deeds and see how much we have accomplished and how much we have messed up. We reflect before the Master of the World not just our conscience or peers. God does not grade on a curve or ignore our mistakes the way we do. But, say the Sages, "whom should I fear?" God is my light, not my enemy or executioner. God is constantly shining a light upon me to help me find my way. This light may expose my mistakes but without it I would wander in darkness a victim to any who would attack or mislead me. Yom Kippur comes as salvation for all my mistakes. These errors and slips are wiped away in my return to the path. The light has led me to safety and to rise above my mistakes.
It is scary to see the light of God shining on us and revealing us more clearly than we usually like to see but this is for our blessing and redemption. It is to lead us to the place of peace and joy within the shelter of God's light as is mentioned later in the Psalm: God will hide me away in His sukkah. Embrace the light, find peace and dwell in the sukkah - this is the path of these Days of Awe.
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From Our President
By Mark Kluger
T o our Temple Israel Family,
To begin this October 2016 message to all, a Happy and Healthy New Year to everyone.
As the New Year approaches, with Yom Kippur right behind, it is a time of reflection. I, personally, have reflected on my personal and professional life, as well as my time as your President here at Temple Israel. Please indulge me while I share some thoughts.
Have you ever wondered how many parts make your car go? Or, maybe, how many parts make up that airplane soaring through the sky. Pretty incredible to reflect on how much it takes to make these vehicles move forward, stay in the sky, or just plain function.
When I think of these vehicles, I think of Temple Israel. It would be foolish to believe that Temple Israel functions or moves forward with only a few parts. Each of us, each congregant, is an integral part in our Temple Israel vehicle. Imagine being a tinkerer. Imagine putting the car back together, or a machine, leaving a few parts out. Oops, do I need this part for the machine to work? The answer is clearly yes. While the part left out might not be required to make the machine move or function, it is needed, because every part is vital, or it would not have been put into the unit. Miss one screw, no big deal maybe. Miss more than that, the machine falls apart.
Temple Israel has many parts. Temple Israel has Professional personnel, Vendors, Board Members, Executive Board Members, Committee Chairs, Committee Members, Minyan Participants, and Participants in Services as folks in the pews or Service Leaders, etc. I believe the point is clear. Dues-paying members, well they are the fuel. After all, have the automobile or that plane without the fuel and they do not work that well. With the likes of the plane, running out of fuel can be downright catastrophic.
My message this time of year is simple. Temple Israel needs the many parts to make it run, to make it function. We all play an integral role as a part, vital to our existence. We need leaders, participants in committees and other aspects. We need volunteers in the office, volunteers in the kitchen, people to lead services with Rabbi, people to spearhead initiatives, etc. I need to appoint Board members, and what a wonderful way to participate in our Shul.
Finally, we need people to pay their dues, to make donations. We must understand that our Temple Israel can only be a vehicle to provide Judaism to family members, if we have the fuel.
Until we see each other again.
L’Shalom, Mark Kluger [email protected]
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From Our Education VP
By Kris Crane
H ello to all,
Our collaborative religious school by Temple Israel and Temple Shir Shalom (the Meitin Alliance for
Growth And Learning) had its first ever school Shabbat on Friday, September 2. As we have a joint
school run by Rabbi Joshua Neely and Cantor Kim Singer, the service was a joint service for stu-
dents and congregants of both synagogues. It was lovely to see so many children on the bimah
helping to lead the service. If you missed that first school Shabbat, you’re surely not going to want
to miss the next one when our youngest students in grades K-2 have their Consecration on Erev
Simchat Torah Monday, October 24.
Parent’s Corner Water Bottles – We are encouraging our students this year to bring their own water bottle to class
(please write their name on the bottle). This will save us from having to use plastic water bottles or
cups. Thank you in advance to help our school be environmentally friendly!
Upcoming Dates – Please mark your calendars for the following dates:
Sunday, October 16 – Sukkah Building
Wednesday, October 19 – Dinner in the Sukkah
Monday, October 24 – Simchat Torah/Consecration for K-2 students
Friday, November 18 – School Shabbat
No School Dates – Due to High Holidays and Thanksgiving, there will be no classes on these dates:
Sunday, October 2
Wednesday, October 12
Wednesday, November 23
Sunday, November 27
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Tot Programs Dinner in the Sukkah – Bring your children to come have Dinner Under the Stars Wednesday,
October 19 at 6:30 pm. Reservations can be made online at www.tiflorida.org or through the office.
Our next Tot Shabbat will be on Saturday, November 19 at 11:15 am in our
Kindergarten Classroom #1. Tot Shabbat is a joyful and engaging program
geared toward families with young children, ages 5 and under (older siblings
are welcome, too). Nina Fine, our Tot Shabbat Program Director, leads
the 45 minute program which includes Shabbat themed songs, dancing,
stories, simple blessings, and a snack. Bring your friends and meet other
families with small children as we celebrate Shabbat with the youngest mem-
bers of our community. All are welcome and temple membership is not required. Afterwards, stay
and join our entire congregation for our Shabbat Kiddush Luncheon.
Are you interested in a Tot Sunday Program? We are looking at starting a monthly program for
our toddlers on Sunday mornings. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested,
please contact me at [email protected].
Youth
Our October Youth Event is open to the entire congregation. Come out on Sunday afternoon,
October 23 to the Corn Maze at Long and Scott Farms in Mount Dora. For more details and/or to
RSVP, please contact me at [email protected] by Sunday, October 9.
Mark your calendars for next month’s youth activities:
Grades 2-5 L’Dor V’Dor November 13 12:30 pm-2:30 pm Thanksgiving event
Grades 6-8 Kadima November 18-20 Sub-Regional Convention
Grades 9-12 USY November 4-6 Sub-Regional Convention
L’Shalom, Kris Crane [email protected]
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Simchat Torah Honorees
Each Simchat Torah we honor two people whose regular service to Temple Israel has greatly enhanced our religious and social experience. Please submit your nominations as soon as possi-ble. The nominations will be tallied by the Ritual Committee and the results announced on Yom Kippur. Our Hattan/Kalat Torah and Hattan/Kalat Breisheet will be honored with an Ali-yah on Simchat Torah. Any Temple Israel member is eligible for nomination except President Mark Kluger, vote counter Natan Brener, and the prior three years nominees:
Judi Chisdes & Phyllis Kamenoff (2015)
Michael Fineberg & Sharon Sachs (2014)
Steve Berg & Mollie Savage (2013)
Congregants may make a nomination by leaving a message at 407.435.8613 or sending an e-mail to [email protected], or delivering your ballot to the Ritual mailbox in the Synagogue office.
Thank you! Natan Brener, Ritual Chairman
Tashlich – Come Cast Your Sins Away
It is customary on the first day of Rosh HaShanah to go to a running body of water in the afternoon.
There, a short ceremony is observed which symbolizes the casting away of our sins into the depths of
the ocean. The ceremony concludes with throwing bread into the water, which has the added benefit
of feeding the critters living there and starting off the new year with the mitzvah of showing kindness
to God’s creations.
Please join us for a Tashlich Service Monday, October 3. We will meet at the entrance of the
synagogue and walk to the lake at Torcaso Park together. Please be sure to come with an ample supply
of bread. The Tashlich service is open to the entire community.
Community Memorial Service – Kever Avot
Sunday, October 9 - 10:00 am - Temple Israel Cemetery
Please join us at Temple Israel cemetery for our annual community memorial service. Members of the
congregation will be invited to stand at the graveside of their deceased loved ones, and Rabbi Joshua
Neely will recite individual memorial prayers in their honor.
A BIG THANK YOU to Judi Chisdes and Geanne Share for polishing our silver Torah crowns
in time for the High Holidays. You helped make services that much brighter.
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A Unique Neila
By the end of Yom Kippur Day, most of us are pretty tired. The last service for
Yom Kippur is called Neila, the closing of the gates of prayer. To make
matters even a little more difficult, the doors of the ark are kept open during
the entire service, which means that the congregation is expected to stand for
almost an hour (Of course, those who can’t stand are permitted to sit during
the lesser prayers).
We encourage you to make every effort to be at this service. Unlike 99% of
synagogues around the world, we call up everyone present in the sanctuary
(regardless of religion) to come up with family and friends to spend some
moments in front of the ark for their own private prayers.
Participating oneself, and watching others standing before the Torah scrolls
with their dear ones, expressing love and affection for each other, makes for a
very moving experience which makes the conclusion of the entire day really
special and inspiring.
If you missed this service last year, find someone who attended and they will
tell you the very same thing you just read. We hope to see you there.
Yom Kippur Community Memorial Service
On Yom Kippur Day, Wednesday, October 12, starting at 4:30 pm, High Holiday services at Temple Israel
will be open to the community (no tickets required) beginning with the afternoon prayer service of Mincha.
All prayer services will be held in the main sanctuary.
Following Mincha at 6:00 pm will be a community memorial service at which time all are invited to remem-
ber in prayer loved ones who are no longer with us. This service will also recall those who have perished
throughout the ages. In addition, there will be a special remembrance for the victims of the Pulse massacre.
Neila follows at approximately 6:30 pm which is the final service before the proverbial gates are closed. At
Temple Israel, this is a very special time where families/friends, one group at a time, are invited to come to
the bimah where the ark will remain open to allow everyone to experience the awe of standing before the
Holy Ark and Torahs. This can move us to reflect on our blessings and challenges and resolve to move for-
ward in the new year with God’s help.
Maariv is scheduled for 7:25 pm followed by Havdalah and the final Shofar blast at 7:40 p.m. at which time
the fast is over. Temple Israel’s Sisterhood will, once again, provide its annual Break the Fast in the Roth So-
cial Hall. All members of the community are cordially invited to join the Temple Israel family at this highly-
anticipated event.
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Sukkot Ushpizot (Female Guests) & Sweets!
Sunday, October 16 at 4:30 pm in the Temple Israel Sukkah
Choose one woman you admire – from Eve to Deborah, Golda Meir to Judith Resnick, Ruth
Bader Ginsburg to your grandmother! Bring something special to share about her (a reading, a
poem, a song, a piece of art, etc) and we will weave together a unique Erev Sukkot Service.
The program and service is open to all. Erev Sukkot services will be held in the Sukkah at
6:00 pm. Desserts and coffee will be served.
Sponsored by the Sisterhood of Temple Israel
Service Schedule for Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret & Simchat Torah
Sukkot Morning Services: Monday & Tuesday, October 17 & 18 at 9:30 am
Shemini Atzeret: Monday, October 24 at 9:30 am (Yizkor)
Consecration for our MAGAL students K-2 and Marching with the Torah & Flags:
*Monday evening, October 24 at 7:15 pm
Simchat Torah Day: *Tuesday, October 25 at 9:30 am
*We will be honoring our Simchat Torah honorees on Monday evening and Tuesday morning!*
We will be building the Sukkah on Sunday, October 16, beginning at 7:00 am.
We need additional hands to help with this.
Please join us in this meritorious event and perform a mitzvah for your shul!
Hang out afterwards for the
from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm, with bagels, beverages, newspapers, Wi-Fi and more!
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Sukkot Lulav & Etrog Sets
Another beautiful symbol connected with Sukkot is the lulav & etrog set. The set includes the graceful palm branch, the etrog (which is a cousin of the lemon - but much sweeter), willow branches & myrtle branches. These plants are native to Israel & remind us of harvest time there.
By the way, did you know the celebration of Thanksgiving comes directly from the holiday of Sukkot? The Pilgrims took our Torah very seriously & when they read that they were supposed to rejoice with God’s bounty, they celebrated what came to be the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s another contribution by the Jews to Western culture – one of many! It is customary to use the lulav and etrog during Sukkot services to enhance the beauty of the service & to bring the atmosphere of Israel into the sanctuary.
We are looking for at least 10 families to purchase lulav & etrog sets at a cost of $48 per set. If you purchase a set, you may take it home during the holiday & keep it after the holiday. If you are interested in purchasing a set, please call the Temple Israel office 407.647.3055. Chag Samay-ach!
Menu Pumpkin Soup
Apricot Chicken (chicken nuggets for kids)
Harvest Veggies
Rice Pilaf (plain for kids)
Sodas, Coffee, Tea
Desserts
A Temple Israel
Congregational Dinner!
Enjoy a creative seasonal
meal prepared for you by our
wonderful volunteer cooks.
Dine inside or out.
$8 adults
$5 for children under 12 years
Free for 3 years and younger
Free Flu Clinic Has Been Canceled
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Latino ShabbatLatino ShabbatLatino Shabbat Join us for another Latino Shabbat on Saturday, October 22 at 10:30 am. The service will be conducted in Spanish and Hebrew using a siddur in both languages. A Kiddush Luncheon will be served in the Roth Social Hall.
The service is open to the entire Jewish community of Orlando.
Únase a nosotros para otro Shabat Latino el sábado 22 de octubre a las 10:30 horas. El servicio se llevará a cabo en hebreo español y usando un Sidur en ambos idiomas. Un Kidush almuerzo será ser-vido en el Salón Social Roth.
El servicio es abierto para toda la comunidad judia de Orlando.
Poker Night with the Men’s Club
Monday, October 10 at 7:00 pm in the Lounge
Come and enjoy a great game of Texas Hold‘em, Omaha, Razz, Stud
and more (or learn how!). Refreshments will be available and it all goes
down in the Lounge. When you arrive, enter through the front of the tem-
ple. All are welcome! Questions? Please call Wayne Bilsky at 407.539.2705.
On Friday, October 7, at 8:30 pm, we'll continue our Shabbat joy with Israeli dancing at the Oneg Simcha Shabbat that follows services!
Dance to old favorites. It’s a fun night of celebration and dancing. Come join the fun!
Prayerful Meditation
Saturday, October 29 at 9:30 am
An experiential workshop to help open up the channels of spirit that con-
nect us to God. Led by Rabbi Joshua Neely, this will include meditation,
guided imagery, breathing exercises and more. Held in the Savage Family
Chapel at 9:30 am. Continue your Shabbat experience with Rabbi Neely
for the Torah service in the Rein Sanctuary.
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We want to thank the following community members for attending the EMNDS training meeting on Sunday, September 9 and the CPR training on September 18 (listed in order of events):
Joel Adelman | Léa Ahlers | Wayne Bilsky | Kris Crane | Nicki D’Amato | Marion Daitzman | Ira Daitzman | Andrew Feinberg | Larry Gutter | Phyllis Kamenoff | Dick Katz | Nancy Katz | Mark Kluger | Stephen Kluger | Laurence Morrell | Patty Rose | Sharon Sachs | Mollie Savage | Steven Sesit | Adrian Share | Geanne Share | Stanley Shevitz | Susan Shevitz | Cathy Swerdlow |
David Swerdlow | Lillian Tobias | Arlene van de Rijn | Michael Weiner | Barbara Weinreich
Joel Adelman | Kris Crane | Nicki D’Amato | Marion Daitzman | Lynn Fenster | Dick Katz | Mark Kluger | Katherine Quam | Mollie Savage | Adrian Share | Geanne Share | Stanley Shevitz |
Susan Shevitz | Cathy Swerdlow | David Swerdlow | Michael Weiner
Atlantic Institute Honors Barbara Weinreich The Atlantic Peace & Dialogue Awards is held every
year where people of all cultures, backgrounds and faiths
gather to share their thoughts on the chosen topic of the
year. This year`s topic is "Compassion in Action … Caring
Matters!"
The event will take place on Thursday, October 13, 6:00 pm
at the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel in Maitland.
Emergency Management for Natural Disasters & Shooters
Our next training meeting will be held on Sunday, November 6, from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm in the Roth
Social Hall.
This training is facilitated by Steven Lerner, FPEM, CEM, ILO, from Seminole County Office of
Emergency Management, and Lt. William Maxwell from Winter Springs Police Department.
Free – Open to the entire congregation for those 16 years and older. No registration required.
Simcha Shabbat Dinner - Friday November 18!
Cajun Menu: N’Awlins Style Chicken & Okra Gumbo | Cajun Jambalaya Rice with Beef Sausage |
Mixed Greens Salad with Dressing | Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce
Kids Menu: Chicken Tenders with Fresh Fruit
$10 Adults $5 Kids. Prepared by Avi Scudder from Ghostfoods Catering.
After services we’ll continue the celebrations with Israeli Dancing!
RSVP online at www.tiflorida.org by Wednesday, November 16
Remember:
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING
Seminole County Police: 407.665.6650 - or security on site
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Temple Israel’s Broadway Event
Saturday Evening, December 10, 2016
Dinner & Music & Broadway Trivia
… a show stopping Gala Event!
Please Give a Warm Temple Israel Welcome to Our Newest Members in 2016!
Michael & Claudia Danoff
Linda Gerber
Monique Aristizabal & Roberto Luciano
William & Victoria Marshall
Léa Ahlers & Myriam Gutstein
Lillian Tobias
Temple Israel
at West Side Story!
Inspired by Susan Bernstein's Apples & Honey program last year, the office staff wanted to continue this ritual in honor of Susan's kind and loving nature. We would like to thank the following families for their support of the "Susan's Chesed - In Loving Kindness for a Good and Sweet New Year" apples & honey program:
Ahlers & Gutstein | Kaplan | Kluger | Louv | Neely | Savage | Share | Van de Rijn | Weiner
L’shanah tovah tikatevu v’taihatem!
Temple
Israel
Kadima
Rock
Climbing
Event!
Temple Israel members
sharing good times.
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Shanah Tovah, Cathy Swerdlow and Arlene van de Rijn, [email protected] and [email protected] Sisterhood Co-Presidents
Sisterhood News
By Cathy Swerdlow & Arlene van de Rijn
T here was something very special at our opening mem-
bership tea in August. Some of you were familiar with
it. Others didn’t know about it. The answer to this mystery can be seen in the photo of Lillian Tobias
serving herself a cup of Phyllis Kamenoff’s mother’s famous coffee punch. Karen Savage, together with her
daughter Mollie, was kind enough to provide her home for the occasion. They
called Phyllis and asked her for this well-known recipe consisting of instant
coffee, sugar, cold milk, vanilla ice cream and whipped topping. Karen and
Mollie re-created it to perfection, and there wasn’t one drop left in the punch
bowl at the end of the day. Thank you Phyllis, Karen and Mollie for this spe-
cial treat.
This month, we are awaiting the “big reveal” of our 2016-17 Sisterhood Calen-
dar Book. It will be distributed during the High Holidays, so please stop by
the table in the lobby and ask for yours. This is a huge project, and we are so
very grateful to Fabienne Kaplan and her team (Sheri Denberg, Mollie Sav-
age and Phyllis Kamenoff) for all their hard work.
And please join us at Sisterhood’s annual break-the-fast in the Roth Social Hall following the last shofar blast
of Yom Kippur. Thank you so much to Fabienne Kaplan for organizing this, and thank you to Phyllis
Kamenoff, Jan Suberman, and Kris Crane for helping with our High Holiday flowers. October 30 is the
return of Book Club! Join us at 1:30 pm in the Library at shul for a discussion of The Marriage of Opposites by
Alice Hoffman.
It is a pleasure to continue to be involved with Sisterhood and observe women being joined together to serve
and support each other, our synagogue, our community and our worldwide organization. One thing about
Sisterhood that suits is, when push comes to shove, our sisters usually choose happiness over righteousness.
It’s a general formula for working well together.
As we enter this new year of 5777, please remember that perfection doesn’t have to be a goal in and of itself.
The goal should be to make creative moves toward it. Let’s all try to speak with honor and personal integrity
even when others behave badly. And let’s try to increase our capacity to give and receive love during this
brand new year of opportunities.
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JOIN TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD'S TRIP
TO FESTIVAL AND GLICK'S KOSHER MARKET
On Sunday, November 6, Temple Israel Sisterhood, together with friends and community members,
will head South to Pompano Beach for a day of adventure and camaraderie.
We will serve bagels, snacks and water, and play a comedy video and movie for your pleasure while
driving down. It always makes for a very pleasant and fast ride!! You can arrange to meet your South
Florida family and friends at the Food Court, for additional enjoyment.
First stop will be the famous Festival Flea Market where everyone can shop 'till they drop. Our sec-
ond stop will be at Glick's Kosher Market in Delray Beach. It is exciting to see the terrific variety of
Kosher Foods they have available for you to take home. It will be a time to stock up on your favorite
things [don't forget to bring your cooler for refrigerated-frozen items].
The cost is $45 per person and we invite gentlemen as well as the ladies to join us. The bus will leave
promptly at 8:00 am from the parking lot at the Jewish Academy of Orlando, [formerly Hebrew Day
School] on Maitland Avenue at the J.C.C. Participants should arrive 15 to 30 minutes before the
scheduled departure. Approximate return time will be 8:00 pm.
Call Phyllis Kamenoff--407.389.0828 or [email protected] to let us know if
you want to join us. Then mail your check-which is your reservation-to
Temple Israel Sisterhood
50 S Moss Road, Winter Springs, FL 32708
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High Holiday Food Drive
Please help Jewish Family Services Orlando collect food for
the Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry to help feed hungry
families during this High Holiday season!
Take a grocery bag, fill it with non-perishable foods, and
drop off at one of the locations below.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Sanctuary Lobby
Roth Social Hall
LOOK FOR “DROP OFF” SIGNAGE
(Sponsored by Your Ma’asim Tovim Committee)
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August 2016 Donations
may be purchased or reserved. May their memories
always serve as a blessing. $360 for a perpetual
memorial plaque in the sanctuary.
Contact the synagogue office at 407.647.3055.
The Kiddush Luncheon in August was Sponsored by: Lillian Tobias - in celebration of her granddaughter,
Jessica Swerdlow’s marriage to Adam Edry
CEMETERY FUND Donor In Memory Of Lois Shaevel Robert Falck Celia Feldman Louis Fierman Celia Feldman Miriam Feldman GENERAL FUND Donor In Memory Of Marion & Ira Daitzman Sam Daitzman Barbara Weinreich Inez Snyder MA’ASIM TOVIM FUND Donor In Honor Of Barbara & Sheldon Gorovsky Our daughter Emily Raij for spearheading the T-shirt project at Temple Israel to benefit the OneOrlando Fund. You have a kind and caring heart. We're very proud of you. Love, Mom and Dad. ONEG & KIDDUSH FUND Donor In Memory Of Lillian Tobias Aaron Morris Zaritsky Phyllis Kamenoff Louis Kamenoff SISTERHOOD FUND General Donation Mariela & Renato Cappelletti TZEDAKAH FUND Donor In Memory Of Clair Sternberg Shaby George Sternberg
August Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses:
Linda Silverman Sarabecca Rosier
Mariela Cappelletti Susan Lackman Michelle Gil Arlene Silver Kris Crane Sharon Sachs Marion Daitzman Andrea Ravinoff
Susan Morgan
Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for: Linda Silverman
Arlene Silver
Phyllis Kamenoff
Shirley Gold
The Temple Israel Cemetery Corporation requests that they
be notified of any event that is scheduled to take place at the
Temple Israel Cemetery such as an unveiling. This request is
made so that the cemetery is made presentable, so that the grave
site has been cleaned of fallen debris, to coordinate any unusual
activities from being scheduled at the same time such as tree
trimming and to make sure the irrigation system has been turned
off. This request is made so that potential conflicts are prevented.
Please call the Temple Israel office at 407.647.3055 or the
Temple Israel Cemetery office at 321.972.9893.
Our Condolences to …
Ed & Ellen Calish, & Family on the loss of their mother, Delores Schneier,
who passed away Tuesday evening, August 30, 2016.
Shira, Daniel, and Rachel Brown, and the extended family of Larry Brown,
who passed away Saturday, September 3, 2016.
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October
October
12 Maria & Lou Ehrlich 16 Terri Fine Stenzler & Paul Stenzler 16 Fabienne & Robert Kaplan 23 Susan & Jerry Roth 26 Susan Lackman & Richard Knapp 29 Penelope & Joshua Neely 30 Roz & Bernard Weinstein
If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at 407.647.3055 and we will add you to the list.
18 Sima Feldberg
19 Harriet Katz
19 David Share
20 Lynn Fenster
21 Rebecca Kauffman
23 Dionne Foley
23 Chester Herman
23 Horace Dawson
25 Christopher Preisler
26 Arlene van de Rijn
26 Harold Plessner
26 Sylvie Wise
27 Alma Korshak
28 Phyllis Kamenoff
29 Steven Sesit
30 Lori Pearson-Wise
30 Laurence Morrell
31 Phyllis Bell
31 Gail Coverman
31 Brian Berg
1 Fayge Cohen
1 Jim Clark
1 Sydney Adelman
2 Andrew Feinberg
2 Mary Jo Wasserman
3 Valerie Kahn
3 Darci Brammer
4 Emma Danoff
5 Benjamin Swerdlow
6 Ruth Donenfeld
6 Trippe Kauffman
9 Rosalyn Sitron
10 Harry Rein
11 Avram Scudder
11 Joseph Denberg
12 Arlene Silver
12 Judith Cope
13 Rosalind Levitt
14 Emely Katz
17 Pamela Foxman
We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat
Friday, October 7, 7:30 pm
Anniversaries, birthdays and all other simchas will be
recognized, and you will be blessed from the pulpit.
Thank You!
Sima Feldberg, Dylan Hamel, Lisa Hart, Linda Kwastel, and Mollie Savage
For volunteering in the office during the month of September.
A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without whom the Bulletin & Shabbat handout
would be rife with grammatical mishaps!
Larry Gutter, Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely, Arlene van de Rijn, Geanne Share,
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Giving Opportunities An important value in Jewish life is tzedakah. Temple Israel provides a simple and meaningful way of fulfilling this
righteous act through our family of funds, and giving to Temple Israel in recognition, remembrance or celebration is an
appropriate way to enhance those special moments. A card will be sent acknowledging your contribution of $10 or more.
Congregation Funds
Adult Education | Cemetery | General | Library | Ma’asim Tovim | Men’s Club | Oneg/Kiddush | Rabbi’s Tzedakah
Religious School | Temple Israel Jewish Camping Scholarship | Torah Preservation | Youth Programming
Dedicated Funds
Michelle & Wayne Bilsky Education | Elaine Farb Memorial Choir | Friends of Ethan Gold Children’s Library
Harold & Hannah Rosenblum Education | Marlene A. Davis Art Education | Savage Family Chapel
Prayer Book/Torah Commentary Dedications
The dedication of a prayer book (siddur) or Torah Commentary (chumash) is a uniquely appropriate way to make a gift of
tzedakah that benefits the congregation for years to come. Your dedicated siddur or chumash will be utilized by the entire
congregation. A book plate with your specific dedication will be placed in the book prior to its addition into the
congregation circulation and an acknowledgement card will be sent. The appropriate minimum contribution for each
sacred book is as follows:
New Shabbat Siddur Chadash - $36
New Etz Hayim Chumash - $54
Sisterhood Funds
Temple Israel Sisterhood plays an active role in supporting all aspects of synagogue life. There are two funds that have
been established by Sisterhood:
Sisterhood Scholarship
Sisterhood General
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Temple Israel
50 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407.647.3055
www.tiflorida.org
Building Community Since 1954
Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services
Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (in the Savage Family Chapel)
Prayerful Meditation: Saturday at 9:30 am every last Shabbat of the month (in the Savage Family Chapel)
Weekday Community Minyan at the Jewish Academy: 7:45 am, Monday-Friday
Rabbi Joshua Neely
