Temple Beth Am 2250 Central Blvd. Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 747-1109 November 2015 Cheshvan/Kislev 5776 Published Monthly Vol. 1, Issue No. 186
Four reasons why you should join me at the AIPAC Conference Policy this upcoming March: October 2015 is just another reminder of how vulnerable our beloved Israel is, being in the midst of the most volatile region that is a home for the worst terrorist groups. What saved Israel in the past and will ensure its future is its strategic alliance with the United States. By keeping this relationship strong and solid despite all the challenges, AIPAC protects the State of Israel. Every year AIPAC organizes a Policy Conference in Washington DC. All of them are important, but I believe that the one this year is crucial.
1. This is an election year, and even though the speaker list has not been published yet, I promise you that anyone who thinks he or she has a shot at being the next President of the United States will be there. You may think that you know where they stand vis-à-vis Israel, and that’s what I had thought before I went to the conference four years ago. But having the opportunity to listen to the candidates for an adequate amount of time (not a 30 second sound bite during a debate), taught me about the level of their understanding of the Middle East, the depth of their commitment to Israel and their plans for the future.
2. Some of you supported the Iran Deal and some of you were against it. The reality is that the deal passed, and considering the speed with which events unfold in the Middle East we have neither the time nor the resources to dwell on it. Now we need the pro-Israel community more than ever to ensure that the agreement is implemented as it was intended in a way that benefits both America and Israel. AIPAC needs our help so it can alert the public and prompt politicians to react appropriately should the Iranians violate their part of the agreement. 3. In the past decade we have seen organized campaigns around the world to harm Israel’s economy by
promoting a policy of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) against Israel. We must support
AIPAC in its battle against international organizations and governments that attempt to isolate and delegitimize Israel. We must prevent BDS from sanctioning not only Israel but any company that plans to invest in Israel.
4. Unfortunately, our focus shifts to Israel mostly at times of struggle and conflicts. But when we
attend the Policy Conference we are reminded of all that is so good and beautiful in our homeland. We learn what makes Israel a world leader in technology, as well as Israel’s unprecedented level of innovation and creativity
By attending the AIPAC Policy Conference we make our concerns for Israel's future evident to our leaders in Washington. I hope you will be able to join us on March 20-22, 2016 for the conference. For more details visit http://www.policyconference.org/.
B’Shalom, Rabbi Alon Levkovitz
CHIDUSH KICK-OFF EVENT
Temple Beth Am 2 November 2015
CHIDUSH WORDS OF REFLECTION Hal Baseman, Capital Campaign Chairperson
A particularly relevant excerpt from the book of “I really should have paid attention in Hebrew School”. And Construction Moses went up to the township planning board for many, many weeks and when he returned he brought wisdom, permits, and these Ten Commandments of Chidush to the members of Temple Beth Am:
I. Thou shall improve thy Temple by making thy Sanctuary more intimate and inspirational, so that it can be a pleasant place of worship – where thou can see thy Rabbi without a telescope, even if it means thou cannot sit way in the back and pretend to be awake. II. And thou shall divide the Social Hall into two, nay make that three Great rooms, so that thou can have many informative programs, fun events, meetings, Mah Jongg tournaments, dancing, parties, and whatever else thou want’th. III. And thou shall make thy Lobby area look like a truly warm place of welcome rather than what-ever it looks like now. IV. And thou shall expand thy Chapel to allow for crying babies and joyous children, so that their exhausted parents shall feel comfortable and the elders among us can stop complaining to thy Board. V. And thou shall improve thy Sound and Visual System, so that thou can clearly better hear the beautiful music and singing and every word of thy Rabbi’s sermons and not have to guess as to what to complain about. VI. And thou shall go forth and make thy Offices larger and more functional, so that thou hard working staff and volunteers can serve thou as a beacon of efficiency among the dark chaos of accounting, record keeping, phone answering and such. VII. And thou shall expand the Youth Lounge, so thy youth can better lounge, thus maketh’ing Judaism important and memorable to thy lounging youth. VIII. And thou shall do many other great things that thy President and his design committee hast specified, but to be honest – this humble scribe recording these commandments hast forgotten or not much paid attention to. IX. Finally, thou shall Contribute greatly to the Capital Campaign in both Donation and cheerful spirit, for thou looks best when thou is generous and happy, understanding that without thy support none of this will get done. And if it is not done, then it is likely the earth shall open up and swallow thou, allowing thine enemies to build a Chipotle’s parking lot over the very spot where thou sunk into the ground. And thus the ducks and geese shall do their smelly, foul things right over where thou sunk into the ground for all of eternity – heh, heh, heh. X. And one more thing, thou shall honor thy Voluntary Financial Commitment and give regular donations, so thy Temple can pay the electric bill in order for thou to see all of the greatness of what thou hast constructed.
If thou do’est what is commanded for this Chidush Capital Campaign, then thou shall be happy, good looking, and wise (if not a tiny bit gullible) for all of the days of thy life. And thou shall dwell in a great place of worship, community, and joy in the land of Jupiter forever more, unless thy spouse’s relatives decide to move here, in which case, relocating might not be a bad option for thou to consider…
And the members listened and the Chidush Capital Campaign was a Blessing. And there was much rejoicing. Yay.
Temple Beth Am 3 November 2015
FROM THE PRESIDENT Mark Slifkin
Adult Education Program Catalog: Big thanks to Carol Sleeper, Melanie Goldsobel and congregant Jamie Frankel for their efforts to produce a great adult education catalog. There are many educational things to do – I am sure you will find something that appeals to you. See you there! This is definitely a case of ‘if you build it they will come’ only in our case ‘if you provide it they will come’.
Sukkah Construction & TOS Garden Clean Up: Once again under the leadership of congregant Paul Steidle and his construction crew of 14 volunteers, the Sukkah was built so our entire congregation could participate in the mitzvah of sitting in the sukkah, from our preschool & religious school children to our congregants who participated in the ritual of shaking the lulav prior to our Friday night Service. Kerrie Rhoades & Paula Deakter and their crew of 9 cleaned up the garden. Men’s Club representatives Mel Wolfe and Jack Tannenbaum provided food and drinks for all.
Anne Frank Exhibit: WOW! Over 1,000 congregants, adults, school children visited TBA to see the Anne Frank Exhibit on loan from The Anne Frank Center USA. Thank you to Congregants Leah & Ed Frankel for arranging it and a special thank you to Carol Sleeper and congregants Stacey Runfola and Jonah Cohn for all their hard work in setting up the event. Also thanks to the Men’s Club and Sisterhood for being greeters and a special thank you to all the congregant docents who guided the visitors through the exhibit.
Your Chance to help the TBA Board: The TBA Board needs your help! It is that time of the year when we form our Board Nominating Committee under the leadership of ex-officio Hal Baseman. Our Bylaws require 3 congregants in addition to 2 existing Board members. If you are interested in serving on this very important committee and the task of interviewing and nominating TBA members for the Board please let the office know by December 15th, 2015.
Interfaith Service: The 19th Annual Thanksgiving Interfaith Service this year is at St. Peter Catholic Church on November 25, 2015. This is a fantastic interfaith event so please join us. On November 23, 2016 the Thanksgiving Interfaith Service will be held in TBA’s newly renovated Sanctuary, Social Hall, Chapel and Lobby.
:(Renewal)חִ ידוּשׁ CHIDUSH By now you have read Hal Baseman’s “Words of Reflection” article on his interpretation of the Ten Commandments of Chidush. Now if you want to hear Rabbi Alon and Brian Cohn discuss the vision, see the renderings and ask questions, don’t miss the Chidush Open House on November 10, 2015 at 6:00pm – 7:30pm.
During November we plan to have a Project Chidush tab on our TBA website where you can follow our progress. http:// www.templebetham.com.
Our Board member names are always listed in the Scribe – talk to them anytime about your thoughts, suggestions and ideas – our tag line ALL OF US TOGETHER only works if we have YOUR input!
Scribe articles are great and contain interesting tidbits about TBA – enjoy them. Call me at 561-222-8350 if you have ANY questions or just wish to chat. Email works also: [email protected].
B’Shalom
Mark Slifkin
Temple Beth Am 4 November 2015 FROM OUR DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT, PROGRAMMING & MEMBERSHIP Carol Sleeper
As I am writing this article we are nearly finished with the Anne Frank: A History for Today exhibit at Temple Beth Am but by the time that you read this article the exhibit will be over and shipped to the next group lucky enough to be able to host the display. We have had almost 1,000 people already come through and see this educational and inspirational exhibit. In the next four days we still have 6 more group tours and 1 more Sunday when the exhibit is open to the public for viewing. It would be an understatement to say that this project was successful. I know that the Scribe should not always be the venue for thanking people but I think that I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to let the congregation know about the hard work and effort by so many that went into this project. When Rabbi Alon brought this project to the staff we thought that the timing was off, good idea, bad timing. But it was an opportunity that we couldn’t pass up. Thank you to Leah and Ed Frankel for bringing the idea to the Rabbi because without your suggestion there would be hundreds of children and adults in our community that would have missed the chance to learn more about intolerance and how it affects them. Thank you to Jonah Cohn for donating the funds as part of his Bar Mitzvah project so that we could have Hillary Eddy Stipelman from the Anne Frank Center in New York come and train the docents on the best way to showcase this traveling exhibit.
The night of the public grand opening saw 250 people from our community come out to hear Sylvia Spitalnick, also from the Anne Frank Center in New York, speak about the importance of this exhibit. There was plenty of food and a chance to view the exhibit. Leaders from our community were invited and many were able to join us including Jupiter town councilman Ilan Kaufer, executive director of the Commission for Jewish Education Charles Cohen, principal of the Meyer Academy Dr. Leslie Dangerfield, and the Palm Beach County School district’s coordinator of holocaust studies Maureen Carter, to name a few. This night couldn’t have happened without Stacey Runfola who stepped up to make sure that this project not only happened but that it happened right. Many nights were spent texting or emailing back and forth to make sure that every detail was taken care of. Letters had to be written, plans had to be made, and Stacey was always ready with “I can do that”.
Sisterhood and Men’s Club were asked to help us find ushers/greeters and Carole Levine worked the room wherever she was, talking up the exhibit and getting leads for volunteers. Jack Tenenbaum, also not so shy, found volunteers, organized them and scheduled them so that whenever we were open to the public there was someone to greet them. Thank you to the ushers/greeters: Jack Tenenbaum, Lois & Sandy Edelstein, Lenny Zysman, George Kissil, Ralph VanBaalen, Herb Gildenhorn, Lou Wolfson, Bob Hochman, Sandy Goldberg, David Elias, Joe & Carole Meshil, Samuel Gordon, and Maril Levy.
Thank you to Liz Cohn, Marcy Morris and Danna Cohen for designing educational materials to be used by the children who came to see the exhibit. The suitcase discussion, the exhibit scavenger hunt and the leaves for the Tree of Hope were perfect vehicles for making the exhibit interactive and enjoyable while still educational.
The biggest thank you goes to the docents who took the time to come to the training sessions, then went home and did more research and took their job of docent very seriously. No matter how prepared you are, you worry before your group tours. I know I did. Yet despite the butterflies and nerves they all were spectacular. It was my privilege to work with all of these docents and get to know them better. Huge thanks to the docents, in no particular order: Liz Cohn, Artie & Barbara Seltzer, Karen Feller, C.K. Tenenbaum, Nanci Hochman, Sheila Teitelbaum, Audrey Ades, Ilene Gerber, Barry Weiss, Nina Nemerofsky, Barbara Levy, Herb & Phyllis Cohen, Stacey Runfola, Sharon Bennett, Jonah Cohn, Sammie Fried, Brielle Cohen, and Brianna Steidle. Kol HaKavod!
Temple Beth Am 5 November 2015
SEPHARDIC SHABBAT RECEPTION & SERVICE Friday, October 30, 2015
Join us Friday night, October 30, 2015 Sephardic Themed Shabbat
6:00pm Sephardic inspired reception 7:00pm Shabbat Service with a Sephardic flair Special New Member welcome
SHABBAT SPEAKER, JASON O’CONNOR Friday, November 6, 2015
Join us Friday night, November 6, 2015 during Shabbat Services for our guest speaker Jason O’Connor. Jason will be talking about the Legacy of Kristallnacht and the Jewish world.
The road to the Holocaust began with an idea, the idea was codified into law and cemented into action in the form of a mass pogrom that would forever change the fate of European Jewry. Today the Jewish world continues to face a similar threat and yet the world remains silent.
Jason has taught at Temple Beth Am for many adult education classes. He was born in South Africa and raised in Israel. Jason has an MA in Holocaust and Genocide Studies from Gratz College (2014), an MA in Near East and Judaic Studies from Brandeis University (2005) and a BA in Political Science and Judaic Studies from Florida Atlantic University (2002). He currently teaches high school social studies at North Broward Preparatory School and is an educator for the March of the Living Southern Region.
Temple Beth Am 6 November 2015
SPIRITED SHABBAT Friday, November 20, 2015
6:00pm Spirited Shabbat Reception
6:30pm Shabbat Song Session & Learning with our Music Director/Rabbinic Intern, Brett Tancer
7:00pm Shabbat Service with Torah Reading and Birthday Blessings
& Guest Speaker, Megan Feldman
When Megan Feldman Bettencourt found herself embittered after a breakup and a string of professional setbacks, she met an extraordinary man named Azim. Azim had forgiven the man who killed his beloved only son, and even reached out to the killer’s family. He truly seemed to be at peace.
As a veteran journalist, Megan recognized it for the amazing story it was. But as a self-admitted grudge-holder, she was perplexed. Was there something wrong with him, or was there something wrong with her? She wondered about our ability to forgive—why we have it at all, why we do it, and whether it can help us.
Megan Feldman is an award winning writer and adjunct professor of Journalism and Public Relations at Metropolitan State University. Her features have appeared in magazines such as Glamour, Details, Newsday and the Dallas Observer.
THANK YOU FROM CAROL CARSWELL
TO MY WONDERFUL TEMPLE BETH AM FAMILY: Thank you so much for the food, cards, calls, visits and best wishes during my recent illness. I appreciate and love you all. Carol Carswell
Temple Beth Am 7 November 2015
SHABBAT SERVICE WITH GUEST SPEAKER FRIDAY, December 4, 2015
Join us on Friday Night, December 4th during our 7:00pm Shabbat Service where Doug McGetchin will be our guest speaker.
Mr. McGetchin is an Associate Professor of History at Florida Atlantic University where he conducts research and teaches about modern Europe, South Asia, and connections between them.
Mr. McGetchin will be teaching an Adult Education course at Temple Beth Am in January, Hitler vs Ghandi.
THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT EDUCATION
Where is it written?
A look at why Jews do the things that we do. Rituals, customs, holiday observances, and life-cycle events - did you ever wonder why we do them and where they originated? Now’s your chance to find out the answers to some of your questions.
Join us for this 3 part program facilitated by Temple Beth Am member Evelyn Maltman.
Thursday evening at 7:00pm November 5th Thursday evening at 7:00pm November 12th Thursday evening at 7:00pm November 19th
Light Refreshments will be available at 6:30pm prior to the class.
Evelyn Maltman began her work in Reform Judaism Outreach more than 25 years ago. She is a URJ trained professional facilitator for various Outreach programs. In 1999, she received her training in the Outreach Fellows Program at Hebrew Union College, Cincinnati. Evelyn and her husband, Allan, moved to Jupiter, Florida in February 2013 and found their new spiritual home at Temple Beth Am.
Temple Beth Am 8 November 2015
ADULT EDUCATION
Thursday Night Adult Education: Best of Talmud
Class taught by Rabbi Alon Levkovitz & Rabbinic Intern Brett Tancer
December 3rd, 10th & 17th at 7:00pm.
*Light refreshments @ 6:30pm.
Thursdays, 12:00noon Saturdays, 9:00am
Learn to chant the Bible with Rabbinic Intern Brett Tancer. (Very “basic” Hebrew reading skills needed.)
Sundays, 10:00am Sundays, 12:00noon
Temple Beth Am 9 November 2015
HIGH HOLY DAY S WRAP-UP Debbie Baseman, Chairperson
Another High Holy Days season has come and gone. I’d like to take a moment to thank a few people.
Thank you to Cantor Jessica Turnoff Ferrari and Rabbinic Intern/Music Director Brett Tancer, along with their team for the inspirational music, which so perfectly set the mood of our Services. And a very special thank you to Rabbi Alon Levkovitz for his guidance through the Services, his well-positioned wit, and for his thoughtful sermons and messages – which provided the opportunity to pause, reflect, and realize the importance of Temple Beth Am’s High Holy Days Services.
Thank you Richard Remick for working behind the scene getting the building into shape for the High Holy Days. I can’t begin to describe what he does for us, so I won’t even try. Richard took a break this year from organizing the ushers and Bob Hochman graciously volunteered to take over this task. Thank you so much to Bob for organizing the ushers this year. Bob did a fantastic job (he even put up with my micro-managing!) and I’m happy to say he has already committed to doing it again next year. I would like to thank our wonderful crew of ushers and greeters: Audrey Ades; Hal Baseman; Gwen Berry; Lisa, Keren & Asher Blatt; Steve Carp; Lois & Sandy Edelstein; Mary & David Elias; Karen & Bob Feller; Mark Golzbein; Melanie Friedman; Melanie Goldsobel; Stan Goldberg; Nanci & Bob Hochman; Carole Levine; Maril Levy; Susan & John Marzina; Jody Minde; Richard Remick; Harvey Silverman; Carol Sleeper; Mark Slifkin; Cubby Steinhart; C.K. & Jack Tenenbaum; Vivian & Allegra Treves; Ralph VanBaalen and Eric Weiner.
Thank you, Gali Levkovitz and her crew for preparing holiday dinners on Erev Rosh Hashanah and Kol Nidre as well as lunch on Rosh Hashanah for those of us who “worked” the holidays. Delicious as always and very much appreciated!!!
Our landscaping looked pretty good this year! Thank you to Harvey Silverman with the help of Shawn Berry for getting our property in tip-top shape. Lots of sweat and hard work went into that job!
Thank you Sisterhood for taking care of all the details for Selichot and for supplying the gifts of apple chips, honey and a shofar to all the children after the Children’s Rosh Hashanah Service. They loved it!
Once again, we managed to pull off a pretty wonderful break-the-fast thanks to our wonderful resident chefs John Marzina & Eric Weiner and (might as well be a chef) Bruce Cohen. Thank you also to Alfredo Montes and his crew for being able to transform the back of the Social Hall within minutes from a place of worship to a hall feeding over 200 people. Amazing!
Thank you Sharon Holinstat for doing the Yizkor Book once again for us. My deepest thanks to you, Sharon, because I know this was the last thing you wanted to do, but you did it anyway and I am very grateful.
Thank you Debby Baker for once again handling our Food Drive benefitting The Alpert Jewish Family & Children’s Service. The Food Drive was a great success. Thank you also to our younger volunteers who helped load the food into the U-haul truck from Jupiter Auto Exchange: Crew leader Ben Levkovitz, Jonah Cohn, Naomi Cohn, Madison Cohen, Ephram Jacob and Max Maline. And thank you also to Marcy Isdaner, Mary Ellen Levin & Seth Ackerman for their help with the Food Drive.
Thank you to the entire staff at Temple Beth Am who worked above and beyond, every day, to help make TBA the best it can be. Thank you Melanie Goldsobel for her perpetual “No problem. It’s all good. We can get it done” philosophy during the busiest time of the year. Thank you to Margot Hauser who loves the craziness that we go through leading up to the High Holy Days and who I love working with. And thank you Carol Sleeper for being right beside me working diligently throughout the High Holy Days.
And last but not least, thank you to my wonderful husband, Hal Baseman. Without his support, I would not be able to do what I do for the High Holy Days. I thank God every day that I have him by my side. He keeps me sane. And he also does a great job in the parking lot-even when he gets abused by people who think he’s the hired-hand and not a volunteer sweating to help people find spots when there aren’t any available. I love you, Hal.
It takes the hands of many people to “run the show” and I know I must be forgetting someone! Please forgive me if I failed to mention you by name, but know that your help was greatly appreciated.
Temple Beth Am 10 November 2015 MEN’S CLUB SCRIBBLES Jack Tenenbaum, President
October was a busy month for the Men's Club. There were a number of activities and the planning for many more.
Before I forget, I want to thank those who built the Sukkah at the end of September. Well over a dozen Men's Club members (as well as non-Men’s Club members) were on hand to construct the Sukkah and a few more to provide the building crew a continental breakfast. Thank you all.
Also, a major thank you to the many Men's Club members who acted as greeters for the Anne Frank Exhibit at the Temple. Thank you all for pitching in with little notice to make this a success. There are too many to thank in this limited space, but your efforts are appreciated.
The Northern Palm Beach County Coupon Books are still on sale in the Temple office. There are a limited number of books left. There are coupons for restaurants, sports activities, car rentals, and more. The money raised from the sale of these books helps the Men's Club provide programs for all members of the Temple.
On October 10, the Men's Club had another Dining Out at Brio in the Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens. There were 40 participants. Brio included coffee free of charge (thank you Nanci Hochman), and the Men's Club provided cake for dessert. It was a great time.
We also sponsored a Football Outing on October 25 - the Dolphins vs Texans. The $50 cost included tickets and luxury bus transportation to and from the game. Needless to say, the event was sold out. If you missed this opportunity, watch for a spring baseball trip.
For the coming months, a number of events are planned:
1. There will be a Fishing Charter on Wednesday, November 18 at 4:30pm. Please watch for the announcement of the trip in the weekly E-News.
2. The Men's Club will sponsor a Veterans Day Breakfast program on Sunday November 15, at 9:30am, including guest speakers, breakfast (lox and bagels) and music. Cost is $10 per person. Last year's program was a huge success. RSVP by November 12 to Jack at [email protected].
3. A Men's Club meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 11 at 6:30pm at the Temple. Please join us to help plan and run activities for the congregation.
Looking ahead to December and January:
The Men's Club and Sisterhood are jointly sponsoring The First Annual Traditional December 25th Event with Chinese food and a movie event for all ages. What better way to spend the 25th than that? (See page 17 in this Scribe for detail.)
There is also the Men's Club Annual Deli Dinner on Saturday, January 23, 2016. This event is always sold out. This year, there will be music, dancing, entertainment, and of course deli (corned beef, pastrami, brisket, etc. and all that goes with it). Watch for the announcement - don't miss this one.
In the spring, the Men's Club will sponsor fishing trips, a baseball outing or two, and joint events with the Sisterhood, including theater, dining, etc. We have a busy year planned.
Jack Tenenbaum President
Temple Beth Am 11 November 2015
SISTERHOOD SCOOP Lois Remick
Did the Pilgrims really eat Turkey on Thanksgiving? For the true story, keep reading through this article and you will find the answer!
A special shout-out to thank Carole Levine for her leadership in organizing our last two big events: October‘s Lady Anne’s Tea Room Luncheon and November's trip to the Wick Theatre to see A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. Carole put in many hours of work to make these wonderful events happen, for all of us to enjoy. Thank you Carole!
Join us Thursday, November 12th, at 10:30am, at the Norton Museum of Art to see the special, international exhibit: This Place: Israel Through Photography’s Lens. Cost is $17pp (for general admission and the docent-led tour of the exhibit); Norton Museum Members pay $5 for the docent-led tour and have free admission. Optional lunch to follow in the Norton Café; order and pay for your own meal. Group size is limited to 20, so please send in your reservations and checks no later than November 5th. See the event flyer in the Scribe or in the Temple lobby. Thank you Sally Siegel for making all these arrangements for us!
We look forward to seeing you at The One School PTO Holiday Boutique on Sunday, November 8th from 10:00am to 2:30pm. Be sure to stop at our Sisterhood table. We will be selling one-of-a-kind, hand-made jewelry, as well as Judaica items currently in the display case across from the office. Thank you Sharon Rosen for all your hard work on behalf of Sisterhood!
The annual JCC Celebrating Sisterhood Brunch and Book Talk, co-sponsored by your TBA Sisterhood and other north county temple Sisterhoods, is on December 9th at 10:00am at Temple Israel, 1901 Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach. The JCC will be mailing invitations to all TBA women, so be on the look-out for it and please join your TBA sisters for a terrific experience. The guest speaker is Jo Ivester, talking about her memoir The Outskirts of Hope. Cost is $36 for Sisterhood Members, and $42 for guests.
You are invited to join our Savta’s Storytime group. You will be reading to our preschoolers in The One School, every other Tuesday, from 9:30am to 10:30am. Please call Shelley Kissil at (561) 406-3667, or email her at [email protected]. Shelly can give you more information about this new Sisterhood program, and add you to the Savta list. Thank you Shelley!
According to Nathaniel Philbrick, the historian who wrote The Mayflower, wild turkey, deer, bluefish and cod were on the menu as was plenty of beer, since the barley crop was good that year! They had a traditional English harvest celebration, but the holiday of Thanksgiving was not proclaimed until 1863, when President Lincoln felt a cathartic celebration of nationhood would help during the Civil War.
Men’s Club and Sisterhood invite you, your family and friends to attend TBA's First Annual Traditional December 25th Event, on Friday, December 25th, from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. Movies, children’s activities and, of course, Chinese Food, will fill the hours with fun, friendship and food. Only 100 tickets are available for this event so get your reservations and checks in early. Please see the flyer on page 17 in this Scribe and in the TBA lobby. Services will begin at 7:00pm, after dinner.
The planning committee for this event is seeking additional volunteers to help on December 25th. Please call Lois Remick at 627-7736 or write [email protected] to offer your services. Kulanu!
Calling all women who enjoy knitting, crocheting, and needlework: We invite you to join TBA's Knitting Club. The group will meet at TBA on the second and fourth Monday of the month at 11:00am (but there is no meeting on Dec. 14th) from now through May. This month we meet on November 9th and 23rd. Sit and stitch and chat with friends old and new. Please call Leona Usher at (561) 694-8298 or email her at [email protected] for more info about this Sisterhood club. Thank you Leona!
Temple Beth Am 12 November 2015 NORTON MUSEUM OF ART
Temple Beth Am 13 November 2015
BOOK CLUB Edie Wolf
The TBA Book Club is an informal group that meets four times a year on Mondays at 10:30am at the Temple. We usually go out for lunch afterwards. Edie Wolf, the chairperson, will send out email reminders of upcoming dates and the books we will read. If you have not attended the Book Club before but would like to receive email reminders about upcoming meetings, please contact Edie to give her your contact information. Any questions or suggestions may be directed to Edie at [email protected] or 443-223-9729. Here is our upcoming schedule: November 2, 2015: ALL THE LIGHT WE CANNOT SEE by Anthony Doerr - Marie-Laure lives with her father in Paris near the Museum of Natural History, where he works as the master of its thousands of locks. When she is six, Marie-Laure goes blind and her father builds a perfect miniature of their neighborhood so she can memorize it by touch and navigate her way home. When she is twelve, the Nazis occupy Paris and father and daughter flee to the walled citadel of Saint-Malo, where Marie-Laure’s reclusive great-uncle lives in a tall house by the sea. With them they carry what might be the museum’s most valuable and dangerous jewel. In a mining town in Germany, the orphan Werner grows up with his younger sister, enchanted by a crude radio they find. Werner becomes an expert at building and fixing these crucial new instruments, a talent that wins him a place at a brutal academy for Hitler Youth, then a special assignment to track the resistance. More and more aware of the human cost of his intelligence, Werner travels through the heart of the war and, finally, into Saint-Malo, where his story and Marie-Laure’s converge. December 7, 2015: THE PARIS ARCHITECT - Charles Belfoure January 4, 2016: THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN - Paula Hawkins February 2, 2016: THE BOYS IN THE BOAT - Daniel James Brown March 7, 2016: GO SET A WATCHMAN - Harper Lee
April 4, 2016: THE BOSTON GIRL - Anita Diamant
On November 2nd after our book discussion, we will have lunch at The Cooper Restaurant, 4610 PGA Boulevard – Suite 100 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418. Please let Edie know whether you are coming to Book Club AND whether you are planning on joining us for lunch by sending an email to [email protected] or calling 443-223-9729.
HAMAKOM BOOK FAIR
Temple Beth Am 14 November 2015
THE SPINNEY BROTHERS IN CONCERT Sunday, November 22, 2015 Lauren Weinstein
Please join us for Temple Beth Am's 2nd concert of our concert series. Bring your friends and family to this enjoyable evening! Tickets for Temple Members are $15.00 Tickets available on line at www.spinneybrothers. eventbrite.com
For more information, contact Lauren Weinstein at [email protected]
100 WOMEN WHO CARE Audrey Ades
100 WOMEN WHO CARE meets at TBA on November 18 at 5:30pm “100 Women Who Care” is a secular organization that supports local not-for-profit organizations. With a commitment of just 4 hours/YEAR and a quarterly donation of $100 per member, we donate $10,000 every 3 months to local groups that make a positive difference in our community. Please contact Audrey Ades for more information ([email protected]). We would love to have you join us!
Temple Beth Am 15 November 2015
THANKSGIVING EVE INTERFAITH SERVICE
ST. GEORGE’S SOUP KITCHEN
Our volunteers cook and serve hot, healthy meals to the homeless population at St. George's the 3rd Monday of every month. If you would like to volunteer on Monday, November 16th from 5:00 to 7:00pm please contact Lauren Weinstein @ [email protected] or Eric Weiner@ [email protected]. This is a rewarding volunteer experience for families, also. (Children aged 13 or over.)
We will be collecting donations of small sample size toiletries to make "goodie bags" to distribute to the needy at our Christmas Eve dinner at St. George’s. We are in need of toothpastes, toothbrushes, socks, deodorants, hand wipes, etc. Please start collecting now. We will organize a time to make up the bags for the Christmas Eve event, Dec. 24th. Volunteers needed.
Many thanks to our volunteers from Monday, Oct. 19th. Many of our volunteers were first timer's, but did an amazing job. We worked hard and had fun!! We served over 225 meals !!
Thank you Bob Feller, John Marzina, Ralph VanBaalen, Richard Remick, Stacy Reich, Lisa, Philip, Keren and Asher Blatt, and Marcy Morris.
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TBA TRADITIONAL DECEMBER 25TH EVENT
Temple Beth Am 17 November 2015 THE ONE SCHOOL PTO HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
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CHANUKAH
JEWISH LIFE IN MUSIC - Cantor Jessica
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Alissa Frankel, Education Director
You probably find yourself often asking your child “how was your day today?” And get answers along the line of “fine” or “good”. Which doesn’t really tell you a whole lot. And there is a whole lot going on in our school!
So let’s try to get at least a full sentence. Here are some potential thought-provoking questions that may lead to some insightful details of their day.
1. What was the best thing that happened at school today? 2. Tell me one thing you learned today. 3. When were you the happiest today? 4. Tell me something good that happened today. 5. What do you think you should do/learn more at school? 6. If you got to be the teacher tomorrow, what would you do? 7. What is something new you learned today? 8. What challenged you today? 9. When did you feel most proud of yourself today? 10. What is one thing you hope to learn before the school year is over? The answers you get may surprise you. Our students work hard while they are with us and we truly enjoy when we see things “click” and hope we can foster your children sharing their experiences they enjoyed at Temple Beth Am with you at home, too.
Save the date! Friday, November 13th – Family Shabbat Experience @ 6:00pm Sunday, November 15th – 6th Grade field trip to Miami Sunday, November 22nd – Jewish Book Fair & Guest Children’s Author There is no school the following dates in November due to holidays – 11/15 & 11/29
FAMILY SHABBAT EXPERIENCE - Friday, Nov. 13th Danna Cohen, Jewish Life Activities Coordinator
Later this month many of you are going to come together with your loved ones around the dinner table. You will probably engage in time honored family traditions; from carving the turkey, to watching the big game, and if your family is anything like mine, that moment will come- the one you’ll groan about but secretly know is the most special moment of the holiday- when everyone goes around and says what they are thankful for. This year at Temple Beth Am we are starting something new that I hope will become just as much of a tradition: The Family Shabbat Experience for kindergarten through sixth grade.
Passing our traditions from one generation to the next is a hallmark of Judaism, as Deuteronomy tells us, “You shall teach them to your children.” We know that the best way to teach something to our children is by modeling it, and Judaism provides us an opportunity to pass on our traditions every week with the arrival of Shabbat, but often life gets in the way and before you know it the weekend has come and gone. Friday and Saturday will always come automatically, but Shabbat only takes place when we make it happen.
The Family Shabbat Experience is designed to allow the entire family to come together and connect around the dinner table, learn together about our traditions, and enjoy a meaningful and uplifting start to Shabbat. We can bake the challah and bless the candles in class, but it is the time spent celebrating with family that creates the memories that inform who our children will become, and what they will pass on to the next generation.
To paraphrase Rabbi A.J. Heschel, to educate the child without including the entire family is like attempting to heat a home with all the windows open- or here in Florida cool a home in the middle of summer! I hope you and your family will join us Friday, November 13th at 6:00pm at Temple Beth Am, to learn Jewish, live Jewish, and start new traditions together.
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YOUTH GROUP Laura Williams, Youth Director
Meet our 2015 – 2016 JAMTY Youth Board JAMTY is our high school Temple Youth Group (TYG). We have had a great start to our school year with so many events still to come! JAMTY is led by an amazing Youth Board, which puts time into planning, recruiting, and finding new ways to connect our Temple’s youth in meaningful ways. They are all outstanding leaders in their own right, and here is a chance to get to know them a little better!
JAMTY Executive Board Hannah Rubin – President: I am a junior at Dwyer High School, and this is my 3rd year in North American Federation of Temple Youth (NFTY). This summer, I was lucky to attend the NFTY URJ Kutz Camp. There I discovered my passion for youth group and developed my leadership skills. When not at Temple, I compete in debate tournaments, cheer on the Miami Dolphins, or cuddle with my dog.
Emily Minsky – Programming Vice President: I've been a JAMTY member since 9th grade and have been attending NFTY events since my freshman Spring Kallah! I went to Kutz Camp (NFTY's summer home) this past summer and gained tons of exciting program ideas that I can't wait to bring to JAMTY! A few things about me is I love debate, sushi, baking, and of course Temple Beth Am. If you don't know me yet, come up and say hi! I'd love to chat about all things JAMTY and NFTY related!
Noa Kroyter – Communications Vice President: After discovering NFTY last year at my first event (Fall Kallah), I absolutely fell in love with the organization. I attended URJ Kutz Camp this summer for a month of leadership training. I currently attend Dreyfoos High School of the Arts as a sophomore communications major and I enjoy writing on my school’s newspaper and making films.
Maya Levkovitz – Membership Vice President: I am a sophomore at Dreyfoos School of the Arts, where I focus on journalism and speech and debate. I am excited to welcome new members and create an inclusive and fun community for all JAMTY members.
Abby White – Religious and Cultural Vice President: My job as RCVP is to incorporate Judaism into our events and programs. When I am not at Temple with JAMTY I am at Jupiter High School participating in the state champion Marching Band. Being part of youth group for the majority of my life has impacted me so much in indescribable ways and I can't wait for what my last two years with JAMTY will bring.
Brianna Steidle – Social Action Vice President: I started on the JAMTY board two years ago, and it didn't take long for me to find my niche: community outreach. My goal as SAVP is to bring community service opportunities and chances to make a difference. When not at Temple, I care for the furred and feathered residents of Busch Wildlife and A Second Chance Animal Rescue. I photograph, design, and volunteer at the Lupus Foundation of America.
Aaron Kovner – Financial Vice President: This is my second year in a row as the FVP for JAMTY, although in seventh and eighth grade I was also the FVP. Additionally, this is my second year attending NFTY events. My interests include running track, where this is my sixth year. I am currently on the varsity team at Jupiter High School, as well as the captain of my track team.
Roni Kissil – 9th Grade Representative: I'm on the board because I love Temple, being with my friends, learning more about my religion and connecting with other kids. I just got into JAMTY where I’ve learned a lot about teamwork and solving problems. I’ve also learned how to step-up and to say what I think. Besides being on the board I love cats, swimming, and hanging with my friends.
General Board Jared Freedland – Upperclassmen Representative Amanda Gelman – JAMTY JR Liaison Arthur Gelman – Song Leader Upcoming Youth Group Events… th th Friday, November 13 – 5 Grade Lock-in Tuesday, November 17th – Cochavim Hangout – 4:00pm-5:00pm Friday, November 20th – JAMTY’s Wandering Shabbat - 5:30pm-9:00pm Sunday, November 22nd – JAMTY JR’s Mystery Photo Scavenger Hunt - 12:30pm Bus Pick-up
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TEMPLE BETH AM MISHPACHA/FAMILY CENTER
Check out our Upcoming Events & Fun Parenting Tips on our Facebook group: Temple Beth Am Mishpacha/Family Center
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THE ONE SCHOOL PTO Kerrie Rhoades, President
Our Annual Holiday Boutique is Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 10:00am - 2:30pm
From our families to yours - We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Our next PTO meetings are on Monday, November 16 and Monday, December 14, 2015 at 9:15am in the small chapel off the main lobby of the Temple.
Monthly bake sales have continued to be a huge hit with amazing treats baked by the children and their families. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our awesome bakers and our amazing bake sale co-chairs! Our next bake sale is Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 10:00am - 2:30pm during our Holiday Boutique.
Our first Scholastic Book Fair of the year takes place Monday, November 2, 2015 - Sunday, November 8, 2015. We will begin our book fair with a Pajama Kick-off Breakfast Monday, November 2nd at 7:30am. We need volunteers to help with the book fair during drop-off and pick-up times. Please let us know if you’re interested in volunteering for this wonderful event.
Our Annual Holiday Boutique is Sunday, November 8, 2015 from 10:00am - 2:30pm in the Temple’s Social Hall. The Holiday Boutique is a great fundraiser for The One School and a wonderful shopping event that can help jump-start your holiday shopping. We have wonderful, new and exciting vendors. PLEASE come to show your support and shop! Thank you to Amy Russell for chairing this event. Also, thank you to Yael Lawrence, Lindsey Klatzko, Stacey DiPeri and Marci Katz for all of your hard work!
Finally, please join us at The Scott Boord Memorial Thanksgiving Program & Luncheon on Monday, November 23, 2015 at 11:00am in the Temple’s Social Hall. Amy Wood has graciously volunteered to chair this event. It is a wonderful way to start the Thanksgiving Holiday.
KID’S SHABBAT
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OCTOBER 31, 2015 BAR MITZVAH OF JULIAN KASMAI
Pam Shore and Braeme Kasmai are proud to announce the Bar Mitzvah of Julian Bernard Kasmai October 31, 2015.
Jules currently attends Beacon Cove Intermediate School in Jupiter.
He also Dances at Paris Ballet. Jules attended Goffrey School of dance on a scholarship this past summer in NYC. Because of his passion for dance and wanting to share it with others. Jules worked babysitting and dog walking to start a dance scholarship to help other students be able to afford the Dance school.
We invite the congregation to join us as we celebrate Julian becoming a Bar Mitzvah on October 31st at 10:00am. Please join us for Kiddush following the Service.
Pam Shore and Braeme Kasmai
NOVEMBER 7, 2015 B’NEI MITZVAH OF MAX & JULES POPIEL
With great love and pride we invite our synagogue family to join us as our children Max and Jules are called to the Torah as B’nei Mitzvah on Saturday, November 7, 2015.
Max is in 8th grade and Jules in 7th grade at Independence Middle School where they are both part of the Pre-Business Academy. Max enjoys playing sports, especially baseball for the Jupiter Hammerheads. He also enjoys listening to music, watching Netflix and hanging out with his family and friends. Jules enjoys playing tennis, basketball and especially soccer for Massive Soccer Academy. She also loves listening to music, reading, and creative writing.
Max and Jules decided to work as a team on their mitzvah project to collect school supplies for children that cannot afford to buy them. They partnered with Grove Park Elementary School and came up with the slogan “Give Back With Backpacks”. They set up a page on the website Go Fund Me and worked with family, friends, and local businesses to raise money and collect supplies. They also reached out to their former elementary school teachers to help out. With everyone’s support, they were able to donate 60 backpacks filled with school supplies totaling over $3,000 to Grove Park Elementary School.
We are so excited for their special weekend. Thank you to Rabbi Alon, Brett Tancer, Cantor Jessica, and all of the teachers and staff at Temple Beth Am for helping Max and Jules prepare for this day.
Ashley and Jon Popiel
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NOVEMBER 14, 2015 BAT MITZVAH OF MOLLY FRIED
Molly Eloise Fried, a vibrant young woman of uncommon empathy and compassion, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on November 14, 2015. The daughter of Jill and Steven Fried, Molly is a 7th grader at the Benjamin School, where she has fashioned an outstanding record of scholastic achievement.
Molly is an enthusiastic gymnast, volleyball player and basketball player, a longtime member of the Student Council and a member of Benjamin’s winning “Odyssey of the Mind" team. She is a foodie in the making (vegetarian only!) and an avid fan of Alton Brown and other cooking shows. Summers find Molly at Camp Timber Tops in Greeley, PA, where she has spent 5 summers (and counting!) with her friends and camp family. Winters find Molly searching out the double black steeps and bumps in Big Sky, MT and Park City, UT, where she earned the nickname “Mad Bomber”. Truly, Molly leads a life rich with adventure and opportunity.
Molly has studied hard with Rabbi Alon, Brett Tancer, Debbie Baseman and the entire Temple Beth Am family. Thanks for leading such a wonderful organization.
As parents, we are extremely proud of Molly, especially in her attitude towards her friends and family, where she practices a level of kindness not often found in adults, much less children. She is well on her way to leading a life of achievement, service, love and joy. We love her very much.
Mazel tov. Jill and Steve Fried
NOVEMBER 21, 2015 BAR MITZVAH OF MICHAEL GROGINS
It is with great pride and joy that our son, Michael Alexander Grogins (“Mikey”) will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on November 21, 2015.
Mikey is in the seventh grade at Independence Middle School where he is an honors student in the Pre Law Academy. Mikey loves to play sports. He plays travel baseball with the Jupiter Hammerheads, Mustang Football and basketball with JTAA. When he’s not playing sports, he is gaming on Playstation and watching sports on TV. He, as well as the rest of his family, are avid Yankee fans. Mikey has two older siblings, Brittany and Jake. We are so proud of Mikey!
We are very grateful for Brett Tancer, Rabbi Alon, Cantor Jessica and all of the teachers and staff at Temple Beth Am for their guidance and help in preparing Mikey for his Bar Mitzvah. We also would like to thank Paula Deakter and the preschool staff who handled Mikey with kid gloves and, where Mikey made some great, lifelong friends!
With gratitude and Love Debbie and Danny Grogins, Brittany, Jake and Mikey
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NOVEMBER 21, 2015 BAT MITZVAH OF MARNI STRAUSS
We are very proud that our daughter Marni Strauss will be called to the Torah to become a Bat Mitzvah on November 21, 2015. Marni is in 7th grade at The Meyer Academy. She LOVES playing volleyball and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
For her Mitzvah project she has started a fundraising foundation called “KIND HEARTS” to raise money for families with kids battling all types of cancer. The funds collected will go towards helping the families of these young patients pay for medical and other associated expenses that can become overwhelming for the families. KIND HEARTS was created after learning about one family’s struggle after their daughter was diagnosed with a rare, hard-to-treat brain tumor. It has put a tremendous strain on this one family, and Marni can’t imagine how many more families like this are dealing with the similar financial burdens of having a sick child. She will be selling bracelets, T-shirts, and water bottles.
Thank you to Brett Tancer, Cantor Jessica and Rabbi Alon for your support and guidance in preparing Marni for this important milestone. We are also so thankful to the Meyer Academy and all the teachers that have had such a profound impact on Marni since kindergarten. We are so excited for this special day.
Heather & William Strauss
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Linda Goldman from Palm Beach Gardens Wendy Gross from Jupiter
Michael & Heidi Stolowitz from Jupiter Dan & Michele Baxter from Jupiter & their daughter Keira & their children Bryce, Ellie, Chase & Betsy
Marc & Stefanie Katz Shear from Jupiter Barbara Brams from Jupiter & their children Samuel & Nathan Toby Asch from Juno Beach David & Allison Kahn from Palm Beach Gardens & their children Madeline, Olivia & Benjamin Ron & Phyllis Shaw from Palm Beach Gardens
Stephen & Mindy Gottlieb from Palm Beach Gardens & their children Jonathan, Evan & Matthew Welcome Back to:
Robert Brodows & Brenda Stults-Brodows Adam & Malinda Linkhorst from Palm Beach from Palm Beach Gardens Gardens & their children Jack, Spencer & Betsy Philip & Maude Ackerman from Palm Beach Gardens
Temple Beth Am 27 November 2015
NOVEMBER YAHRZEITS * Memorial Plaque
November 1 - 7 November 8 - November 14 (cont.) Morris Ashkins: Father of Robert Ashkins Melvin Barr: Brother of Jack Barr Louis Cohen: Grandfather of Bruce Cohen Valerie Boss Jolly: Sister of Daniel Boss Charles Duckman: Brother-in-law of Leon Schwartz Lillian K. Lewis*: Mother of Bob Lewis Jerry Hartman*: Husband of Esther Hartman, Father of Chris & Libbie Schneider: Mother-in-law of Joetta Schneider Eileen Turenne, Herbert & Cindy Hartman and Debora Charles Schwaber: Father of Carol Goodwin Hartman. Grandfather of Tamara & Matthew Hartman Arthur Gelman: Father of Jay Gelman and Kacy, Jaclyn & Michelle Turenne Max D. Greenblatt: Father of Lenore Gerson Doris Snyder*: Mother of Arnold Snyder and Eva Kalmanson*: Great-Grandmother of Amanda Schaub Grandmother of Sheryl Stewart & Craig Snyder Florette Diaz: Mother of Susan Enslein November 15 - November 21 Goldie Finkelstone*: Grandmother of Sandra Landsman Abe Chaben: Stepmother-in-law of Sharon Holinstat Elizabeth Choate: Mother of Tom Choate Lillie Kalafer: Grandmother of Carol Sleeper Max Colton: Grandfather of Gary Colton Milton Pollov: Father of Gail Jarmel & Grandfather of Ralph Frank: Father of Helene Margulies Valerie Snyder Judy Gerstein*: Wife of Edward Gerstein Louis C. Sirkus*: Grandfather of Myrna Abramowitz Susan Frank: Sister of Carol Sleeper Morris A. Wolf*: Father-in-law of Bob Lewis Iris Marcia Grill: Sister of Nina Golub Abraham Belsky: Father of Stanley Belsky Harry Levin: Stepfather of Philip Blatt Barbara Blagg*: Wife of Joe Blagg Richard Meissler: Brother-in-law of Bobbie Meissler Nathaniel Drourr: Father of Stephen Drourr & Samuel Meshil: Father of Joseph Meshil Grandfather of Nathaniel Drourr Louis Penn: Father of Lorraine Katz and Isadore Golden: Grandfather of Stacy Kushner Grandfather of Debbie Roosth Rose Silverman*: Mother of Tamar Maltz Jules Schaffer: Brother of Donald Schaffer Joseph Schwartz: Father of Diane LaBovick & Israel Schultz: Father of Allen Schultz Grandfather of Brian LaBovick Claire Cohen: Aunt of Dolores Cowen Ben C. Fischman: Father of Edward Fischman Saul Rosnov: Father of Pat Silverberg Barry Garson: Father of Jayme Charney Sheldon Diamond*: Father of Larry Diamond Spencer Kurtz: Father of Laurie Toback Abraham Feitelberg: Father of Diane Belsky Philip Levy: Father of Charles Levy Philip Markowitz*: Father of Irving Markowitz Thelma Miriam Plawsky: Mother of Lorraine Garfinkel Alvin Frank: Father of Bruce Frank Lillian Pollov: Mother of Gail Jarmel & Grandmother of Morris Golzbein: Grandfather of Mark Golzbein Valerie Snyder Rae Graceman*: Mother-in-law of Leila Graceman Paul Schwab: Father of Benjamin Schwab Mildred Meissler: Mother-in-law of Bobbie Meissler Paul Schwartz: Father of Leon Schwartz & Grandfather of Julia Olanow*: Mother of Wendy Cohn Madeline Morris Frank Perloff*: Friend of the Congregation Charles Siegel: Brother of Morton Siegel Betty Rosenblatt*: Mother of Carol Willner Henry Sollo: Grandfather of Harriet Schaffer Arthur Schafler: Father of Alan Schafler Rose Kanter*: Mother of Edie Kaplan Annette Spungin: Grandmother of Marc Spungin Benjamin Mittenberg: Father of Irving Mittenberg Samuel Solomon: Father of Roz Gitlitz & Grandfather of November 8 - November 14 Dena Gitlitz Steve Patch: Friend of Jo Smith Rudolph Aronson: Father of Ray Aronson November 22 - November 28 Kenneth Greenbaum: Brother of Rhea Exizian Beulah Cooley: Mother of Myles Cooley Carol Bosworth Kutscher: Sister of Phylis Newman Marcus Weitzman: Relative of Jody Minde & Uncle of Ephraim Plawsky: Father of Lorraine Garfinkel Daniella & Jade Minde Rose Potlow: Aunt of Donald Schaffer Henry Engelhardt: Grandfather of Joel Engelhardt Sadie Turnoff: Grandmother of Jessica Turnoff Ferrari Vera Kabolotsky: Aunt of Joseph Meshil Samuel Belsky: Brother of Stanley Belsky Norita Berman: Stepmother of Scott Berman Rose Feitelberg: Mother of Diane Belsky Bertha Fineberg*: Mother of Leona Usher Clara Markowitz*: Mother of Irving Markowitz Jack Schaffer: Father of Donald Schaffer Helen Rosenberg: Mother of Ruth Rosenberg Richard Ballin: Father of Jon Ballin Philip Schlisserman: Father of David Schlisserman Lillian Buan: Mother of Annette Zigelsky Selma Weintraub*: Wife of Mortimer Weintraub, Mother of Charles Boltuch: Father-in-law of Trudy Boltuch Helene Weintraub & Grandmother of Cyrille Mendelson Cooper*: Sister of Esther Hartman, Aunt of Michele Weintraub Chris & Eileen Turenne, Herbert & Cindy Hartman and Esther Maltman: Mother of Allan Maltman Debora Hartman. Great-Aunt of Tamara & Matthew Mike Ross: Father of Wendy Sherman Hartman and Kacy, Jaclyn & Michelle Turenne Abraham Silberstein: Father of Beverly Pace cont. on following page
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NOVEMBER YAHRZEITS * Memorial Plaque November 22 - November 28 Morris Gordon: Father of Herb Gordon Rose Steinberg: Grandmother of Pamela Friedman Stuart Cohen: Nephew of Jerry & Sandra Weiner TBA KNITTING CLUB Nathan Holover*: Father of Rosalie Snyder and Grandfather of Sheryl Stewart & Craig Snyder Carl Jarmel: Father-in-law of Gail Jarmel & Grandfather of Valerie Snyder Abraham Klein: Father of Donald Klein Maxwell Koch: Uncle of Karen Feller Tzila Offer: Step-Grandmother of Gali Levkovitz Beatrice Scheacter: Mother of Marcia Beutner Ida Tatarsky: Grandmother of Gregory Taylor Ida Denenberg: Grandmother of Robert Denenberg Shellie Kronfeld*: Wife of Donald Kronfeld and Mother of Dyann Gormezano Ruth Mohl: Mother of Mim Davis Melanie Sprechman*: Sister of Ken Sprechman
November 29 - November 30 Alan Bergman: Brother-in-law of Lillian Wasserman and Uncle of Sara Ward November 9 & 23 at 11:00am Thomas Russell: Father of Brian Russell Gloria Schwartz: Wife of Leon Schwartz and Mother of Madeline Morris Eugene Amado: Father of Debbie Carr Mildred Engelhardt: Grandmother of Joel Engelhardt Harry Freedland: Father of Dan Freedland & Grandfather of Howard Freedland Jean Messing: Mother of Marsha Levinson and Grandmother of Barry Levinson DRIVERS NEEDED
Need a Ride? MAH JONGG CLUB If you need a ride to or from Friday night Services please contact the Temple office by the Tuesday morning prior and we’ll see if there are any volunteers that can pick you up. Please remember MAH JONGG CLUB that arrangements must be made at least four days in advance. Wednesdays at 12:45pm Provide a Ride Cracks, Bams, and Dots! Transportation is for our senior members who Oh, my! would not otherwise be able to get to Shabbat Services. The rides are free. Volunteer drivers are Interested in joining a Mah Jongg Club needed. If you’d like to volunteer to be one of the here at Temple? mensches who provides rides for others and you are coming to Services on Friday nights anyway and have room for an extra person or two in your car, Call Dotty Wisch at 746-7017 or email please give the Temple office a call to sign up to be [email protected], or call a volunteer. Toby Zeichner at 745-0395.
Temple Beth Am 29 November 2015
WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR DONATIONS
Camp Coleman General Fund (cont.) Jeanne Tarsches-in memory of Laurence Rubin Nina & Richie Golub-in memory of Carole Levine’s Jeanne Tarsches-in memory of Irene Rubin grandson, Daniel Arturo Carole & Daniel Myerson-in memory of Julius Lehrhoff Caring Community Carole & Daniel Myerson-in memory of Seymour Dixon Gary Pepper-in memory of Alex Pepper and Lily Pepper Ken Lever-in memory of Sophia Goldberg & Harry H. Lever Nino & Christine Migoya-in memory of Ron Sklar Community Garden Renee & Stephen Goldenberg-in memory of Ron Sklar Beth & Bill Goldman-in memory of their dear friend, Terrence & Mary Kay Russell-in memory of Ron Sklar Michael J. Clark Rabbi Phil Aronson-in memory of Howard Goldman Flower Fund Ricia Scharf-in memory of Larry Scharf, father of Tracie & Gary Krieger-in honor of their daughter Caren Talero Charlotte becoming a Bat Mitzvah Fredda & Paul Steidle-in honor of their daughter Mortgage Elimination Fund Rebecca becoming a Bat Mitzvah Sue & Dan Freedland-wishing a speedy recovery to Zina & Michael Bereck-in honor of their son Alexander Amy Russell becoming a Bar Mitzvah Carol Carswell-in memory of Daniel Arturo Pamela Shore & Braeme Kasmai-in honor of their son Marvin Slotkin-in memory of Lena Slotkin Julian Bernard becoming a Bar Mitzvah Evelyn & Marvin Slotkin-in memory of Carole Levine’s Donald Klein-in memory of Tillie Klein grandson, Daniel Arturo Sue & Dan Freedland-in memory of Carole Levine’s General Fund grandson, Daniel Arturo Judge Emerson Thompson, Jr.-in memory of Ron Sklar Sue & Dan Freedland-in memory of Annette Freedland Mah Jongg Club-in appreciation Carol Carswell-in memory of Renee Gottlieb Ilene Vinikoor-in memory of Ron Sklar Marilyn & Nate Finkel-in honor of the birthdays of Harriet & Don Schaffer-in appreciation Karen Tunick and Erin Levier & the anniversaries of Elisha Roy-in memory of Ron Sklar Tara & Dave Jacobs and Allison & Paul Ford Jody Minde-in memory of Carole Levine’s grandson, Sue & Dan Freedland-in honor of Howard & Daniel Arturo Tracey Freedland’s Aliyah Allen Schultz-in memory of Mary Jo Schultz & Evelyn Schultz Carole & Daniel Myerson-in memory of Nathan Myerson Judy & Norm Skurnick-in appreciation for all Debbie Baseman’s Charlie Madanick-wishing a speedy recovery to hard work and dedication throughout the year Carol Carswell Corinne Lerner-in memory of David Dannin Charlie Madanick-in memory of Carole Levine’s grandson, Alan Bookman-in memory of Ron Sklar Daniel Arturo Sessums Law Group-in memory of Ron Sklar Norma Alkon-in celebration of her 90th birthday Sue & Dan Freedland-wishing a speedy recovery to Amy Russell Mason, Black & Caballero-in memory of Ron Sklar Music Fund Robert Newman-in memory of Frieda Zigelsky Angie & Scott Fischer-in honor of their son Jacob becoming Carol Getson-in memory of Ron Sklar a Bar Mitzvah Foster-Morales, Sockel-Stone-in memory of Ron Sklar Tracie & Gary Krieger-in honor of their daughter Charlotte Maggie Merino-in memory of Ron Sklar becoming a Bat Mitzvah John Cardillo-in memory of Ron Sklar Sharon Bennett-in memory of Dorothy Marx Bennett Werth Sylvia Walbolt-in memory of Ron Sklar Marcy Morris-in appreciation of her High Holy Day honor Judge & Mrs. Jacob Karno-in memory of Ron Sklar Robin & Russell Amsden-in honor of their son Jack becoming John Patterson-in memory of Ron Sklar a Bar Mitzvah Frank Walker-in memory of Ron Sklar Joel Tancer-in appreciation Morton Zigelsky-in memory of Frieda Zigelsky Rosalie Grass-in memory of Rose Harr Cheryl & Mitch Karpf-in memory of Ron Sklar Norman Kronstadt-in memory of Ron Sklar Project Chidush Diane Sosman-in memory of Herb Sosman Jeanne & Brud Tarsches James Gilbert, Sonja Reposa & Eilene Brodie-in memory of Liz & Brian Cohn--in memory of Carole Levine’s grandson, Ronald Sklar Daniel Arturo Jesse Bennett, Jr.-in memory of Ron Sklar Wendy & Barry Cohn-in memory of Carole Levine’s Michael Lessne-in memory of Ron Sklar grandson, Daniel Arturo Melinda Penney Gamot-in memory of Ronald Sklar
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DONATIONS (cont.)
Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund Ricky Fischer Memorial Fund Seth Honowitz & Jamie Honowitz-in appreciation Leona Usher-in memory of David Fischer Ruth Stavisky-in memory of Lawrence S. Gordon Margot & Paul Hauser-in memory of Artie Gropper Judy & Norm Skurnick-in appreciation Leona Usher-in memory of Meyer Fineberg Dori Kiken-in memory of Adele Kiken Selma Le Vine-in appreciation Social Action Fund Judy Rosenthal-in memory of Frank Schwartz Lois Remick-in memory of Isaac Koretz Robin & Russell Amsden-in honor of their son Jack Ceil Randell-in memory of Toby Schneider becoming a Bar Mitzvah Gladys Gottlieb-in memory of Ellen Wiest Jill & Eric Becker-in appreciation Howard Slifkin-in memory of Joseph Wolf The One School Craig Vogel-in memory of Jessie Vogel Gladys Gottleib & Joel Weinstein-wishing a speedy Charlotte Markowitz-in memory of Bernard Shimmerman recovery to Amy Russell Julie & Bruce Blackwell-in memory of Ronald Sklar Beth & Bill Goldman-in memory of Howard Goldman, The Florida Bar Foundation-in memory of Ronald Sklar father of Bill Goldman, Grandfather of Gary Rosalind Krieger-in honor of Howard & Emily Bromberg Goldman & Uncle of Rabbi Phil Aronson Rosalind Krieger-in memory of Bruce D. Kreiger Paula & Mike Deakter-wishing a speedy recovery to Harriet Vogel-in memory of Jessie Vogel Amy Russell Shirley Grangard-in memory of Bessie Rabinowitz Wendy Sherman-in memory of Sue Ross
Ruti Lifshitz-in memory of Hannah Nissim Tzedakah Fund Lois & Barry Weiss-in memory of Robert Daniel Weiss Terry Fixel & August La Rocca-in memory of Dr. Pamela Elliott-in memory of Elma Downer Elliott Lynn Klausner-in memory of Barney Fyvolent Ronald Sklar Maxine Essinger-in memory of Goldie Ruth Levin Sandy & Art Bobrow-in honor of celebrating 160 years with Break-the Fast Joan Cramer & Dick Gordon David & Mary Elias David Miller Rabbi’s Education & Programming Fund Mike Fox & Estelle Gordon Cubby Steinhart Wendy & Barry Cohn Jan Pollitt Liz & Brian Cohn High Holy Days Prayer Sandy & Lois Edelstein Judy & Norm Skurnick-wishing Mazel Tov to Mr. & Mrs. Books Leona Usher Mike Leighton on their grandson’s Bar Mitzvah Janet Erony-Kahan-in Debbie Roosth-in memory of Rheba Rosenberg memory of Bruce Erony Arline & Mark Slifkin-wishing a speedy recovery to Carol Carswell & Amy Russell Jeffrey Elman-in memory of Arnold Elman Arline & Mark Slifkin-in appreciation of Rabbi Alon & Gali Dori Peltz (2)-in memory of Robert B. Peltz Gladys Gottleib & Joel Weinstein-in memory of Carole Carole Meshil-in memory of Dorothy Garber Levine’s grandson, Daniel Arturo Linda Wolfe-in loving memory of her mother, Zena Adelman
KVELL & TELL
Mazel Tov
To Howard Freedland on the publishing of his book The Grape Stomp: An Informational Digestif for a Pretentious Wine World.
To Ilene Gerber whose grandson Joshua Nakazawa has accepted a full-time section cellist position with the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra. While in Hawaii he is also playing with the Hawaii Pops, the Hawaii Opera Theatre, and the Maui Chamber Orchestra. He has also been invited to apprentice with the National Arts Center Orchestral Studies (IOS). He will play with them in January and May, 2016 and will also be playing with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra in 2016.
To Myles & Korky Cooley on the birth of their granddaughter Maya Anju Chhabra born in Atlanta to their daughter Lisa and her husband, Akhil Chhabra.
To Mel Serisky for being featured in the Palm Beach Post. Mel, who was a New York high school principal, brought the first IB program to the United States.
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Jason Simon 14 Adam Sabatose 15 Shelley Kissil 28 Howard Debs 1 Talia Bock 16 Zona Castellano 29 Ethan Denenberg 1 Lee Fox 16 Lisa Fishman 29 Madison Cohen 2 Herb Gildenhorn 16 Allen Fox 29 Alan Newman 2 Samuel Gordon II 16 Erika Wesch 29 Jordan Borenstein 3 Michael Borenstein 17 Marilyn Lerner 30 Robert Cohen 3 Larry Levine 17 Samantha Stein 30 Cara Shapiro 3 Phylis Newman 17 Alberto Vargas 30 William LaBovick 4 Morton Siegel 17 Rachel Strauss 4 Harriet Starusta 17 Carol Weiner 4 Hayden Webber 17 Lily Bucker 5 Renee Weisman 17 NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES Marcy Morris 5 Judy Goldstein 18 Lyla Deakter 6 Andrea Hass 18 Jeff Satinoff 6 Joseph Kaye 18 Steve & Betsy Towers 2 Max Weintraub 6 Hannah Shakerdge 18 Mike & Pam Bell 7 Ed Yonkers 6 Joan Tager 18 Lee & Pamela Starusta 7 Barbara Goldman 7 Tana Copple 19 Stuart & Phyllis Fierman 8 Heather Wood 7 Cindy Taylor Hartman 19 Isaac & Adele Candiotti 9 Jennifer Bucker 8 Irma Meyer 19 Nate & Amy Dalton 9 Harold Kay 8 Arthur Gelman 20 Kenneth & Debbie Roosth 11 Bill Prokocimer 8 Matthew Gottlieb 20 Craig & Amy Vogel 11 Rose Andreassi 9 Jennifer Shakerdge 20 Ilan & Robyn Hurvitz 12 Jacqueline Black 9 Leonard Tylka 20 Michael & Susan Torbin 19 Nicole Gould 9 Michelle Borenstein 21 Steven & Meryl Goldberg 23 Erin Kaufmann 9 Molly Cohen 21 Bob & Celeste London 24 Tahlia Lapides 9 Nathan Finkel 21 Kevin & Melissa Mulvaney 24 Treasure Stein 9 Brooke Shainman 21 Paul & Margot Hauser 25 Leo Stewart 9 Vivian Treves 21 Allen & Suzan Fox 27 Samuel Baker 10 Jennifer Coleman 22 Seymour & Sandra Fox 27 Steven Barre 11 Rachel Denenberg 22 Phil & Linda Dolen 29 David Chleck 11 Harvey Falk 22 Steve & Jill Fried 29 Catherine Drourr 11 Daniel Arenson 23 Win & Lenore Gerson 29 Dana Foster 11 Mickey Berman 23 Gary & Rachel Goldman 29 Jared Freedland 11 Andrew Boyland 23 Eric & Ilissa Levine 29 Sally Heims 11 Shari Fox 23 Ron & Phyllis Shaw 29 Gracie Taylor 11 Michael Grogins 23 Irwin & Lois Friedenberg 30 Jan Hochman 12 David Miller 23 Stephen Lane 12 Benjamin Myers 23 Cary Levine 12 Matthew Myers 23 CONDOLENCES Daniel Morello 12 Hillary Liss 24 Hillary Sternberg 12 Sally Siegel 24 Kevin Wagner 12 Donna Wexler 24 CONDOLENCES TO: Lillian Wasserman 12 Annette Zigelsky 24 Ruth Weisberg 12 Shellie Chiet 25 Carole Levine & family on the loss of her Penny Wender 12 Edith Kaplan 25 grandson, Daniel Arturo. Samuel Fox 13 Danny Meidan 25 Suzan Fox 13 Hilary Chiet 26 Gwen Berry & family on the loss of her grandfather, Earl Whipple. Carol Mahramus 13 Tammy Webber 26 Michael Meidan 13 Amanda Frank 27 Kenneth Roosth 13 Liz Denmark 28 May God send comfort to those in Eric Rosen 13 Eli Ergas 28 mourning. Marni Strauss 13 David Fialkow 28 Richard Golber 28
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November 2015 Calendar subject to change. Check our website at www.templebetham.com for updates.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Daylight Savings Time 2 PTO Book Fair 3 PTO Book Fair 4 PTO Book Fair 5 PTO Book Fair 6 PTO Book Fair 7
9:30 Religious 7:30 Book Fair 5:00 Religious 12:45 Mah Jongg 9:30 Tot Along 9:15 Toddler 5:00 Afternoon School Pajama Kick-off School Yoga Enrichment Service & B’nei Breakfast 7:00 Choir Program Mitzvah of 10:00 Adult 6:30 Shalom Chai 12:00 Lunch & Max & Jules Biblical Hebrew 9:15 Mishpacha Learn 7:00 Shabbat Popiel 12:00 Adult Trope Workshop with Service with Class Dr. Myles Cooley 7:00 Adult Ed: speaker Jason
2:00 Wick Theater: Where It Is Written O’Connor on A Funny Thing Happened 10:30 Book Club with Kristallnacht on the Way to the Forum Evelyn Maltman he Way to the Theate
8 PTO Book Fair 9 10 11 12 13 14
9:30 Rel. School 11:00 Knitting Club 5:00 Rel. School 12:45 Mah Jongg 9:30 Tot Along Yoga 9:15 Toddler 10:00 Morning Enrich. Program Service & 10:00 Adult 12:00 Lunch & Learn 6:00 Chidush 6:30 Men’s Club 6:00 RS Shabbat Bat Mitzvah Biblical Hebrew 1:00 Sisterhood to Kick-off Meeting Experience of The Norton Museum 10:00 PTO Holiday 7:00 Shabbat Molly Fried 7:00 Adult Ed: Where Boutique 6:30 Shalom Chai 7:00 Choir Service It Is Written
12:00 Adult Trope with 8:30 5th grade Class Evelyn Maltman Lock-in
15 16 17 18 19 20 TOS Closed 21
NO Rel. School or 9:15 The One School 4:00 Chochavim 12:45 Mah Jongg 9:30 Tot Along 5:30 JAMTY’s 10:00 Morning Service Adult Education PTO meeting Hangout Yoga Wondering Shabbat & Bar Mitzvah of 4:30 Fishing trip Michael Grogins 12:00 Lunch & 6:00 Spirited 9:00 6th grade 4:45 St. George’s 5:00 Religious Learn Shabbat Recept. 5:00 Afternoon
Miami Trip Soup Kitchen School 5:30 100 Women 6:30 Song Session Service & Bat Who Care 7:00 Adult Ed: Mitzvah of 9:30 Men’s Club 6:30 Shalom Chai Where It Is Written 7:00 Service/Torah Marnie Strauss reading/B’day bless. with Breakfast for 7:00 Choir & speaker Megan 8:00 JAMTY Jr. Veterans Day 7:00 Board Meeting Evelyn Maltman Feldman Havdalah program
22 R/S Book Fair 23 24 R/S Book Fair 25 26 Thanksgiving 27 28 9:30 Religious School 11:00 Knitting Club 5:00 Religious The One School Office & The One Office & The
10:00 Biblical Hebrew School Closed School Closed One School
11:00 Guest Author: 11:00 The One Closed Alyssa Rudinsky School 6:30 Shalom Chai 7:00 Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at 7:00 Shabbat 12:00 Adult Trope Class Celebration St. Peter Service 12:30 JAMTY Jr. Mystery Scavenger Hunt Luncheon Catholic Church
7:00 Spinney Brothers Bluegrass concert
29 30 1 2 3 4 5 NO Religious 5:00 Religious 12:45 Mah Jongg 9:30 Tot Along 9:15 Toddler 12noon School School Yoga Enrichment Prog. 6th gr. retreat
7:00 Choir 5:00 6th gr. retreat (Lake Worth) 6:30 Shalom Chai 12:00 Lunch & (Lake Worth)
Learn 5:30 Kid’s Shabbat
7:00 Adult Ed: 7:00 Shabbat Best of the Talmud Service with guest speaker Professor Temple Beth Am 33 Doug McGetchinNovember 2015
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