TempleTemple TimesTimes Feb 2019 • Shevat/Adar 5779 Volume 306 • URJ Affiliated Temple Emanu-El Sarasota, Florida • Founded 1956

Judaism does not want us to despair in who are sick, but also of those who care for Rabbi’s Message illness, rather we are a people of hope. One them. act that manifests hope is our prayers. In our We also keep a silent healing list. Some sanctuary, when singing Mi Shebeirach, we of our members are more private. Some on are praying as a community. We are plead- the silent list are fighting long term battles. ing with God to bless and heal, to restore and We also pray for them. strengthen, and to make this happen swiftly. One of the greatest moments at temple is During many Shabbat services, we taking someone off the healing list when they faithfully offer one of the most beloved and are better. The return to services for the first familiar versions of Mi Shebeirach by Debbie time is cause for celebration and thanks. Friedman. When we sing this prayer, we ask We don’t always know that one of our the “Source of strength, who blessed the ones members is in the hospital or that someone before us, to help us find the courage to make you care for is ill. We want to know. Until the our lives a blessing” and to “bless those in day comes when all who are sick are healed, need of healing with r’fuah sh’leimah, the we ask you to please let us know when a renewal of body, the renewal of spirit.” name should be added to our healing lists. We have a beautiful tradition before we We care and want to offer prayers. sing Mi Shebeirach. We recite out loud the Please join in singing Mi Shebeirach at names of those who need healing. By doing Shabbat Alive on February 15th featuring the Rabbi Michael Shefrin this, we present those names to the Source of music of Debbie Friedman. We will offer the Healing. There is another reason. When we names of those sacred souls in need as we hear those names, our compassion is awak- pray to our God, healer of the sick. Healing ened. We come to know who might need our And let us say—Amen. support. We should think not only of those “Rabbi, will you say a Mi Shebeirach?” This request comes when one has taken ill or is need of healing for another reason. They are A Sephardic Shabbat...... 10 asking for prayers on their behalf or for a friend INSIDE: Brotherhood...... 2 Join Tot Shabbat in Strawberry Fields. .11 or loved one who is going through their own Hebrew Word of the Month. . . . .2 Tot Shabbat “Shares Havdallah”. . .11 struggles. It is an honor to offer those prayers and Endowment...... 3 Adult Education Update...... 12 recite the names of people whose body, mind, and Starfish Initiative ...... 4-5 Confirmation Class Report . . . . 13 spirit need healing. Staff Spotlight: Bonnie Clarke. . . .6 Israeli Cooking Demo ...... 13 It is difficult when someone is ill. Our great- TEE Charity Golf Tournament. . . .7 Early Learning Center...... 14 est fears come forth. When we or someone we care TEE Hosts Judy Glickman Lauder. . . 8 Library...... 14 about is suffering, we find ourselves in the midst Shabbat Alive! Memorial...... 8 TEE Welcomes You...... 15 of doubt or confusion. We don’t want to think of Sisterhood to Celebrate Purim . . . 9 Mark Your Calendar...... 16 the possibilities. We want to find comfort. tion of Sarasota-Manatee. This year’s trib- details can be obtained from me at bob. ute also highlighted the support Dr. King [email protected]. received from his friend Rabbi Abraham Looking ahead a bit, Brotherhood Joshua Heschel. Reverend Charles Mack- and Sisterhood are sponsoring a charity enzie once again captivated the audience golf tournament at the Meadows Country with readings from Dr. King’s speeches, Club on Sunday, April 7. This is our large and the musical accompaniment was pro- fund-raising event of the year. There are vided by Greatness Beyond Measure. The many opportunities for helping make event concluded with a dessert reception this a huge success. You might consider Brotherhood provided by Sisterhood. Our thanks to all becoming a hole sponsor. Golfers can sign who made this a resounding success. up to play. Or maybe you have something In January we had our second breakfast In February we are offering some- to contribute for the Silent Auction. And program of the year. Professor Bob Toplin thing new—a Youth Summit. This is being we’ll be looking for volunteers to help out filled us in on the life and times of Louis held on Sunday, February 10 at noon, im- on the day of the tournament. Flyers are Brandeis, the first Jewish Supreme Court mediately following Sunday School. The available in the temple lobby and office. justice. Of course this was accompanied program should be of interest to both kids For more information contact Barry Ger- by a fantastic bagel and lox breakfast. and their parents. Details can be found on ber at [email protected]. Many thanks to Don Malawsky and his flyers in the temple office and lobby. team for all the arrangements. On Friday, February 22 we’re having Bob Meisel Also in January we had our 5th trib- the organizational meeting of the Men’s Brotherhood President ute to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Group described in last month’s Temple Jr. This event was co-sponsored by Broth- Times. Sponsored by Brotherhood and erhood, Sisterhood and the Social Action under the direction of Rabbi Glickman, Committee, along with the Jewish Federa- the group will meet at 2:00. Further

the portion on the Garden of Eden and is ful gift shop—offer Tree of Life jewelry Hebrew Word of the referred to as the counterpart of the Tree that depicts artistic variations of the Tree of Knowledge. Most commonly in Jewish of Life. Moreover, Hallmark cards have Month: “Etz Hayyim” tradition, the Torah is considered the Tree editions celebrating Jewish holidays that of Life. The most famous use of this phrase are branded “Tree of Life.” by Toby Halpern, Immediate Past Pres- occurs in the prayer for returning the To- ident and Member, Israel Committee rah to the Ark: “It is a Tree of Life (Etz Hayyim) to In honor of the festival of Tu B’Shvat, the those who take hold of it, Israel Committee decided to highlight the and happy are those who phrase “Etz Hayyim”—meaning “Tree of support it. Its ways are Life”—during this season. Tu B’Shvat was ways of pleasantness, and celebrated on the 15th day of the Hebrew all its paths are peace.” month of Shvat, which occurred on Mon- Tree of Life is a com- day, January 21 and marks the beginning mon name for synagogues of the New Year and yeshivas as well as of the Trees. It is for works of rabbinic considered Jewish literature. Most recently, Arbor Day and we heard about the Tree of also signifies the Life Synagogue in Pitts- emergence of burgh in connection with spring. the horrific massacre that took place there. The term “Etz Items in our gift Hayyim,” first ap- shop inspired by Etz In addition, many pears in the Book Hayyim,—the “Tree synagogues and temples— of Genesis, in of Life.” including our own wonder- 2 Shlomo meets a great girl and Shlomo’s life will not be enriched by Endowment maybe he is lucky enough to have one our vivid Jewish heritage, the great A story about little Shlomo. of our rabbis officiate at his wedding. friends, the many social exposures Keep imagining a few more years and the cultural activities that I have Let’s suppose there is a little kid in and Shlomo brings HIS six year old loved in this city. our religious school today named child to Temple Emanu-El Religious You do not have to be wealthy SHLOMO. Imagine that little Shlomo School. That is 25 years from now! to assure Shlomo’s future. Endow- is currently a first grader in our reli- So far this story about Shlomo ment pledges are not cash out of your gious school. has been fictional, but… pocket today, but a small designated Let’s keep looking into the fu- Fifty years ago, my parents came portion of the assets remaining after ture…the year is 2025, and Shlomo to Sarasota. One of the reasons they you have lived a rich Jewish life. is standing here celebrating his Bar settled in Sarasota was because this Mitzvah in our sanctuary which is temple had been established. Our Mark Sharff, filled with his classmates and friends. family has celebrated Bar Mitzvahs Endowment Committee Chair Next, Shlomo is celebrating his con- and educated our children at Temple (941) 374-1107 firmation in the year 2028. Emanu-El. Also, like our fictional We have now framed our young Shlomo, we were fortunate in that Endowment Fund Committee: man’s Jewish education. our daughter Betsy’s wedding was Don Bernstein* ...... Irv Broh* Keep looking into the future. brilliantly led by our Rabbi Brenner Jay Forgotson* . . . . Barry Gerber* Maybe in 2030 our Shlomo goes to Glickman. Renee Gold* . . . . Howie Goldberg* college, attends some events at Hillel, Shlomo’s story that is not so far Mark Sharff*. . . . .Laurence Barnet and even joins a Jewish fraternity from reality. The year 2025, is a mere Phillip Meltzer . . . . Larry Newman because he developed a love of the seven years from now, seems like a Michael Richker ...... Peter Wells Jewish comradery that he enjoyed science fiction story date, but if we • Fund Trustee during his Temple Emanu-El experi- fail to plan ahead, little Shlomo will ences. not have what we have all enjoyed.

3 Instilling the Love of her first presentation of the school year, she donned a gingerbread boy costume Reading through and presented the story to a room full of Dramatic Storytelling, children. Wendy’s dramatic storytelling is meticulously planned. She first pres- Books, and More! ents the story dramatically. Then for the second time through, she invites the When her children were young, Wendy students to join her in a catch phrase or Barnet drew upon her background in refrain from the book. The third time Elaine Pipe baked 100 Gingerbread Boy theatre and education to go into their she more fully engages the students, cookies and presented one to each child. classrooms to do storytelling and cre- encouraging them in movement and Our Starfish teacher, Michelle Scotese, ative dramatics. More recently, in her verbal participation. For this book, not reported that the children “screamed in retirement to Sarasota, Wendy searched only did the Pipes provide each child disbelief” that they were given a book for something that she could do that with their own copy of the book but also to keep. When told the book was to would combine her abilities and passion to make a difference. And she found the perfect fit through her help in design- ing and implementing the Temple Emanu-El Starfish Initiative—a volun- teer program to make a difference in the lives of children from poverty through introducing them to books to instill the love of reading. In addition to serving on the Star- fish steering committee, last year during the first year of the initiative, Wendy worked with the Starfish teacher to identify three books she could pres- ent to the Starfish classroom through dramatic storytelling. When her neigh- bors and fellow congregants, Elaine and Akiva Pipe, learned of her plans they insisted that the children should receive their own copy of the books she present- ed, and the Pipes generously donated all three books to the 18 Starfish students to develop their home library. Inspired by the enthusiastic re- sponse from the students and teacher last year, this year Wendy is present- ing five books to all five Kindergarten classes at the Starfish school. The Pipes have followed suit and are donating five copies of each to all 85 students. For

4 Starfish dramatic story-telling and book presentation start their home library, one boy sadly Emanu-El, delightful kindergarten chil- reported, “I don’t have a home library,” dren, their teachers, the principal, and to which the teacher replied, “You can the school staff. Dramatic storytelling now start one.” With a huge smile on his brings a book to life. The goal is that af- face, later he was heard proudly tell- ter hearing, watching, and participating ing others in the classroom, “I have the in the storytelling program, the children first book for my home library” while will feel a deeper connection to and a munching on a delicious gingerbread love of books and reading.” From the cookie! looks on the children’s faces and their Wendy reports that the TEE Star- responses, we can say to Wendy, “Mis- fish Initiative has been very fulfilling sion accomplished—and more!” to her. “I have met and worked with wonderful people: members of Temple

Elaine Pipe displays the 100 gingerbread boy cookies she made for the children

5 all places!) I have been at Temple Emanu-El ever since. Rabbi Shefrin shared “Bonnie is a joy to work with. Her knowledge of our temple and its Staff membership continues to amaze me. I often feel she loves this community as Spotlight: much as she loves her dogs, which is a Bonnie Clarke, whole lot!” (Bonnie LOVES dogs!) our Office Administrator How do you enjoy working at Temple Emanu-El? When you get to know Bonnie, you I love working at Temple Emanu-El. get to know a LOT about Temple From day one, I was treated like fam- Emanu-El too. It is easy to see why ily and felt really appreciated. This is we all appreciate and love her. Rabbi still true today and even more so. The Glickman summed it up best when Bonnie Clarke, TEE Office Administrator rabbis and staff are fantastic, the vol- he said, “I have always marveled at unteers are amazing, and the congre- how Bonnie manages to be pulled gants are so warm and friendly; it is a in a thousand directions every day, What led you to working as an pleasure to come to work each day. tending to a hundred members a day, Office Administrator for Temple and leaving each one feeling cared Emanu-El? What do you like to do outside for. It is not just that she does it all – I worked in various positions while of work? she does it all at once, every day, and my kids were growing up, everything Having so many grandchildren, I again the next day.” Bonnie’s dedica- from fast food to retail to factory spend a lot of time with them so that tion to temple is inspiring. work. When I landed a job at the keeps me busy. In my spare time, I Winn Dixie Warehouse six months af- enjoy cooking, watching Wheel of Share a little about yourself. ter they opened, I was thrilled. I start- Fortune and Jeopardy, and relaxing I was born in Youngtown, Ohio and ed as a receiving clerk and within a in the pool. I also love spending time moved to Florida in 1970 with my few years was promoted to Executive with my best friend, my Miniature mom and brother. We spent some Secretary for the Warehouse Man- Pinscher, Simon. time in the Tampa/Clearwater area, ager. I honestly thought I would retire Mobile and New Orleans before we there; however, after 23 years, they Christine Elliott permanently settled in Sarasota in closed down. During the 2004 hur- Executive Director 1974. I was previously married and ricane season, I temporarily worked have three great children, who have for the American Red Cross main- given me ten wonderful grandchil- taining their inventory. (We worked dren. I recently became a great grand- out of the Winn Dixie Warehouse of mother! All of them live locally so I am very blessed.

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plus raffle prizes and a silent auction. year,” stated Temple Emanu-El Trustee Temple Emanu-El In addition to enjoying a fun day of and Co-Chair, Golf Tournament, Barry golf with old and new friends, par- Gerber. Invites Community to ticipants will help support worthwhile Golfers are encouraged to sign Charity Golf Tournament causes. Proceeds of this event will go to up by using the online link at https:// projects of Temple Emanu-El as well sarasotatemple.org/community/broth- Temple Emanu-El is delighted to as to The Federation. The Federation, erhood or by contacting Barry Gerber partner with The Jewish Federation in turn has designated the money to ([email protected]) at 941-228- of Sarasota-Manatee in sponsoring a support Leket Israel, the National Food 7459 or Ben Klein (benjamin_klein@ charity golf tournament to be played Bank of Israel whose sole focus is rescu- verizon.net) at 941-993-3903. Golf- on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at The Mead- ing healthy, surplus food and deliver- ers will play in a 4-man scramble and ows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow, ing it to those in need through partner we will assist single sign up players in Sarasota. nonprofit organizations. placement of a group. This wonderful event is open to the Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood entire community. Golfers will enjoy and Sisterhood are coordinating the a great day of golf on The Meadow’s event and expressed great excitement private course followed by a great lunch. about the tournament. ”We expect There will be special on course events this to be our largest fundraiser of the

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An Afternoon with Artist and Holocaust Photographer Judy Glickman Lauder

Temple Emanu-El is honored to host Glickman and a generous benefactor to an afternoon with artist and Holocaust Temple Emanu-El! photographer Judy Glickman Lauder Beyond the Shadows has been as she presents her acclaimed new lauded as “a primer on how to stand up photobook, Beyond the Shadows: The to prejudice, transcend tribalism and Holocaust and the Danish Exception, embrace our shared humanity” by the on Sunday, February 17. New York Times and “powerful and Glickman Lauder is a globally- revealing, and sharply relevant to all of recognized photographer whose work is us who believe in the human family” by held in over 300 collections—including Sir Elton John. The book also features a the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Skir- foreword by the late Elie Wiesel. ball Center in Los Angeles, the Whitney A general presentation will begin at Museum of American Art, the Metro- 5 pm—this presentation is free and open politan Museum of Art, and the Jewish to the community, but advance reser- Museum in New York; the United States vations are required. A reception with Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Yad Judy Glickman Lauder the artist—which includes a reserved Vashem and the Israel Museum in Jeru- seating area for the general presenta- salem. She is the author of several pho- debuted at Yad Vashem and was shown tion—will begin at 4 pm and costs $100. tobooks, including Reflections on the at the Royal Library in Copenhagen and Reservations made for the reception by Holocaust, and was commissioned to galleries and universities around the February 1 will include a signed photo- create a photo installation to mark the country. She is an acclaimed humani- book. 50th anniversary of the rescue of Dan- tarian and philanthropist—as well as the For reservations or more informa- ish Jewry during the Holocaust, which proud mother of Senior Rabbi Brenner tion, please call 371-2788.

February Shabbat rangements of the Shabbat prayers, and Alive! Will Honor this service will highlight many of Fried- man’s inspiring, exhilarating pieces, Debbie Friedman performed by a full band and a range of talented professional and volunteer With the recent observance of the musicians and vocalists. It will be an eighth yahrzeit of the cherished song- amazing and beautiful night, and all writer, liturgist, and performer Debbie are warmly welcome to experience this Friedman, Temple Emanu-El continues incomparable worship experience. to keep her legacy alive with our much- Please join your Temple family anticipated annual all-musical Shabbat for this magnificent Shabbat! A big Alive! service dedicated to her memory thanks to Phyllis Dreyfuss for on Friday, February 15, at 7:15 pm. sponsoring this wonderful eve- Our quarterly Shabbat Alive! services Shabbat Alive! will feature the music and ning of music and worship! are filled with upbeat, contemporary ar- honor the memory of Debbie Friedman

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March 22, 2019——A Time to Celebrate

Sisterhood will continue our tradition We invite you to participate in the of celebrating Purim Friday, March 22. celebration. If you would like to bake, This holiday promotes the giving of assist in preparing food bags, or partici- food. We celebrate by preparing bags pate in any other way, please contact of treats for friends, homebound and Meryl Taback at 941-960-1762 or email Jewish Family and Children’s Services. [email protected]. 9 HAPPENINGS

A Sephardic Shabbat

Over 200 Temple Emanu-El mem- bers and guests gathered Friday evening, January 4, to celebrate Israel Shabbat-Sephardic Style! A delicious dinner of Sephardic delicacies—in- cluding lahambajeen (mini meat deli- cacies glazed with tamarind), yebra Israel Shabbat speakers Sabrina Silver- (stuffed grape leaves in a sour cherry berg, MARE, and Isaac Azerad sauce), Shabbat-spiced chicken, and allepian beef stew, all prepared by caterer extraordinaire and Temple Sabrina Silverberg, who further de- member Michael Lauberblat—began tailed their family story as well as the the special night; a kiddush of Israeli historical background of Sephardic wines, custom-designed centerpieces Jews and the impact that Sephardic Michael Hibnick and Jill Berry show off their Sephardic-inspired temporary by Kim Sheintal and Sephardic-style Jews have had on Israel, especially tattoos temporary tattoos managed by youth in the political and cultural realms. group members added to the spirit. What a wonderful night! Highlighting the dinner was a talk by A big todah rabbah was offered Perlmutter, Jerry and Judy Fleischer, our own Director of Education Sabri- to Israel Committee and event chair Dillon Rosenthal, and Katie and Abby na Silverberg, who also happens to be Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman and Alcock. Sarasota-Manatee’s leading educator the entire Israel Committee, and about Sephardic Jewry, who shared especially to Events Manager Fatima her Sephardic family’s story of enjoy- Soriano, caterer Michael Lauberblat, ing a fairy-tale life in Egypt before be- and volunteers Kim Sheintal, Betty ing stripped of their possessions and exiled from their home when Nasser came to power. Interspersed with the family history was a catalogue of the unique practices, superstitions, and values that have helped Sephardic Jews maintain their identity and pride for so many centuries. Following the dinner, Israel Committee members helped Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin lead the service; Esther Rose in particular delighted the congrega- tion with her beautiful Torah read- ing. The Israel spirit continued with wonderful musical selections specially selected by Music Director Cynthia Roberts-Greene that celebrated the The Israel Committee of Temple Emanu-El Jewish State. Highlighting the service was another wonderful talk by Past President Isaac Azerad, the brother of

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Join Tot Shabbat in the Strawberry Fields on February 2

Temple Emanu-El Tot Shabbat warmly invites young Jewish and interfaith families to spend Shabbat in the strawberry fields at “Strawberry Fields Shabbat” on Saturday, February 2, at 11 am at Hunsader Farms. A very special opportunity to celebrate Shabbat, the blessings of nature, and of course the taste of fresh-picked strawber- ries, “Strawberry Fields Shabbat” is one of Temple Emanu-El’s signature programs for young families. We are proud to present Sophia and Sasha—best friends at the this year’s event in partnership with the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center of Temple Emanu-El—had fun together at Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and last year’s “Strawberry Fields Shabbat” PJ Library. The wonderful morning will begin with socializing with old and new friends as chil- Temple Emanu-El Tot Shabbat mem- special event is designed especially for fami- bers Nicole and Katie Silverstein got lies with children up to age six, older kids dren explore the playground area and feed ready to feed the farm animals at last the animals in the newly-enhanced petting year’s “Strawberry Fields Shabbat” are also invited. zoo. After playtime (and generous spritzes Spaces are limited for “Strawberry of hand sanitizer!), families will participate Fields Shabbat,” and early registration is en- in an age-appropriate outdoor Shabbat wor- – and then head to the strawberry fields to couraged. Please reserve your family’s spot ship experience, featuring songs, blessings, pick fresh, delicious strawberries for dessert at www.jfedsrq.org/events, or call Rabbi movement, and a story by Associate Rabbi (we will treat every family to their first pint!) Elaine at 379-1997 for more information. Michael Shefrin. Families are then invited to The morning will finish with mini-ice-cream We look forward to celebrating Shabbat unpack and enjoy their brown-bag lunches cups for all the little ones. Although this with you in the strawberry fields!

Tot Shabbat “Shares participated in a beautiful Havdallah ser- vice to help us say goodbye to Shabbat. Havdallah” Another special moment of sharing involved the collecting of toys that the As the sun set over the bay on the eve- children no longer used to be shared with ning of December 15, Temple Emanu-El’s a child in need. Sharing is caring! youngest members and their families Temple Emanu-El’s Tot Shabbat pro- journeyed to Bayfront Park for a special gram shares gratitude for Elise and Jim “Sharing and Havdallah” Tot Shabbat. Ramer, Susan Beck, and all who helped As always, the children had fun to- to make this special day so memorable gether on the playground as was as sing- and fun! For more information about ing Jewish songs. Lots of laughs, big hugs, Tot Shabbat or to receive personal e-mail and delicious food were shared. Rabbi invitations to our wonderful monthly Tot Shefrin told a special story about the end Shabbat events, call Rabbi Elaine Rose of the very first Shabbat, and everyone Glickman at 379-1997. Nathaniel and Ilanit Klang share a tasty snack at Bayfront Park.

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Adult Education Update class, for those with little or no experience liefs. March 25th Upcoming Courses & Events conversing in Hebrew, Ms. Evie Shen-Tal, Presentation: 3: Folk Songs Folk Art and who lived in Israel for many years, helps Folk Craft. April 1st. Adult Education Catalog Fall students build the vocabulary and struc- Sundays at the Movies—Films with and Winter 2018-2019 tures they need to communicate in Modern Jewish themes have been chosen for your Hebrew.Thursdays at 9:30 am, Temple viewing pleasure. A brief discussion will fol- Look for our new winter and spring catalog library: FEE: $50.00 for members, $60 for low each screening. Our next film is: “Deli which includes descriptions and registra- non-members. Man”—“The story of the men behind the tion forms for a variety of upcoming courses Conversational Hebrew II—This food behind the tradition.” See ad on page and events. Pick up the catalog in the temple class is for those who have taken Hebrew 22—February 24, 2019 2 pm Fee: $5.00 lobby or view it online and register using the Conversation for Beginners I or II, or who DALET—A partnership of four local attached forms. already have some experience speaking temples including Temple Emanu-El will be MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the fol- Hebrew. Ms. Evie Shen-Tal who has taught offering two up-coming programs: with the lowing upcoming courses and events: Hebrew for 15 years has her students com- support of the Jewish Federation. Saturday Morning Worship and municate through engaging classroom inter- 1. Rock in the Red Zone—a film Torah Study­—Come for worship and Torah actions. Tuesdays at 9:30 am, Temple about the Israeli Border town, Sderot, and study with the Rabbis. The service begins at library: FEE: $50.00 for members and how the power of rock music helps the town 10:30 AM followed by Torah Study at 11 am. $60.00 for non-members. transcend the daily bombings from Hamas. For more information contact Harold Zabin: ELI Talks—Rabbi Michael Shefrin February 3, 2019 9:30 am Fee [email protected] will present several of these popular talks $5.00 at the door. Register at teers@sara- Hebrew Language for Beginners about thought provoking Jewish themes and sotatemple.org Location: Temple Beth I—In this course for students with little or lead a stimulating discussion following each Sholom 1050 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota no knowledge of Hebrew, Susie Konicov one. February 11th and February 25th 2. CAMERA, The Committee for introduces you to the study of the Hebrew 10:30 am Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in alphabet and has you reading and writing Israeli Short Stories and Cof- America will present :—Inverting the words in the first few lessons. Thursdays at fee—Rabbi Brenner Glickman will present Truth: Recognizing Media Bias against 5 pm, Temple library: $60.00 for mem- readings and lead a discussion of Israeli short Israel. This program is also sponsored by bers, $70.00 for non-members. stories. Come learn about Israel through DALET and the Jewish Federation. Hebrew Language for Advanced literature. This presentation is co-sponsored March 10th, 2019 Location: the Beginners II—In this course for those by the Israel Committee.—February 19, Federation campus. already familiar with the Hebrew alpha- 2019 4 pm If you would like more informa- bet, Susie Konicov helps students learn key Jewish Folklore—Dr. Eleanor Wachs tion on any of these courses or events, please words and build vocabulary and expressions. will present a Lunch & Learn series on Jewish contact Co-Chairs: Ellen Zipin, ezipin2@ Thursdays at 4 pm, Temple library: folklore. All Lunch & Learn 12 Noon comcast.net or Dr. Janet Hiller, juanitaph@ $60.00 for members, $70.00 for non-mem- Presentation 1: Legends, Folktales and aol.com bers Personal Narratives. March 18th Conversational Hebrew I—In this Presentation 2: Jokes, Curses and Be-

THANKS to all those who Barbara and Barry Gerber Judy and Rich Fine purchased Gold Leaves and Pew Paul Bradford Harriet and Michael Krasnoff Plaques during the month of De- Gail and Steven Ludmerer Doris and Irving Ross cember! Judy and Carl Levy Barbara and Mark Peltz PEW PLAQUES Fran Shapiro Darby Susan and Bob Meisel Amy and Steve Weinberger Jan Rosenbaum Joanne and Dr. William Haiby Mona Soloman Paula Hayden Dr. Jill and Marc Halman Debra Schueler GOLD LEAVES Sandra and Philip Zemmel Carole and Howie Friedman Lori and Randy Benderson Andi Lieberman and Jack Mozenter 12 FYI

Our Confirmation class discussed the ports the commandment of saving one’s Confirmation Class ethics behind organ donation this De- life. We also watched a few TED talks cember. We listened to a guest speaker about teshuvah, or repentance. Report whose life was saved by an organ donor. We discussed how organ donation sup- by Abby Alcock

Israeli Cooking Demonstration at Temple Emanu-El

Amazing food and our amazing home- Israeli Cooking land—what could be better? Temple Demonstration Emanu-El’s Israel Committee is proud to facilitator Evie announce our first-ever Israeli Cooking Shen-Tal Demonstration, and to invite the Temple Emanu-El family to participate in this wonderful event. This innovative cooking demonstra- tion—facilitated by Israeli-American chef/ educator Evie Shen-Tal—is an oppor- tunity to learn about the many cultures of Israel while preparing and sampling signature dishes. Attendees will explore Mizrachi culture through tabouli salad and tahini cookies, Ashkenazic Juda- ism through beet borscht, and Sephardic culture with rice-couscous pilaf. Evie will offer lively, educational commentary as we prepare these dishes. In order to accommodate as many at- tendees as possible, the Israel Committee is sponsoring two sessions of the Israeli Cooking Demonstration, each featuring a different cuisine and culture. Sessions will be held Monday, February 18, from 9:30- 11 a.m. (featuring tabouli salad and tahini cookies), and Monday, February 25, from Israeli Cooking Demonstration facilitator Evie Shen-Tal 6-7:30 p.m. (featuring beet borscht soup and rice-couscous pilaf), and attendees are asked to indicate if they would like to Space is limited, and paid reserva- El Israeli Cooking, 151 McIntosh Road, attend one or both sessions. Those wish- tions are required. Please send your Sarasota, Florida 34232. We look forward ing to attend both sessions should also name, preferred sessions, and payment to cooking, learning, and of course eating indicate which session is their first choice. of $18 per session to Temple Emanu- together!

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Early Learning Center

Our students at Susan Schwaid Early Learn- joy as they enter the room, ‘Shabbat is here, told and friendships are strengthened. ing Center are extremely blessed to have two Shabbat is here!’, can be heard echoing down Rabbi Glickman and Rabbi Shefrin shar- amazing Rabbis to welcome in Shabbat with the hallways with great excitement as they ing our Hanukkah celebrations. Enrollment them on a Friday morning. Rabbi Shefrin and step into our big room where our weekly is now open. Please call (941)377-8074 for Rabbi Glickman are greeted with squeals of Shabbat is held. Songs are sung, stories are further information.

Spain for the expulsion of Jews from Spain in Rosalind Lieberman, Library 1492 and the Inquisition. It also talks about Librarian the Jews who financed those ships. The his- (941) 922-4517 During January’s Lunch with the Rabbis, tory presented was interesting. Some of the Rabbi Glickman gave a presentation on his things that those Jews did, I wouldn’t want trip to Cuba. One of the questions generated to brag about. Read the book and see what I by that talk was: “How long have Jews been mean. in Cuba?” The answer given was about 500 The second book, Marriage of Op- years. Two of the books that we have in the posites, is a fictionalized history of Camille Temple Emanu-El Library that are about Pissarro and his mother Rachel. The book Jews in the Caribbean are: Jewish Pirates of describes the life of Jews and Africans in The Caribbean by Edward Kritzler and Mar- St. Thomas in the nineteenth century. Alice riage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman. One Hoffman uses words to paint a picture of book is fact; the other is fictionalizes history. the Island. The book is going to be the topic The first book, Jewish Pirates of the Ca- of conversation in our January Book Club ribbean, sounds like it ought to be comedy. meeting. In fact, it is a very serious look at the history The Book Club meets the second of the Jews in Latin America, the Caribbean Monday of the month at 11:00 in the T.E.E. and along the Barbary Coast. It discusses Library. Everyone is welcome to join us. how some of the Jews took to the high seas Bring suggestions of books to read. Join the as pirates and buccaneers to exact revenge on conversation. 14 FYI

Temple Emanu-El Welcomes You

Although not Jewish, a mother and her teen-age son attended Temple Emanu-El on January 4, because they were curious to see a Shabbat service. When asked “why” they specifically chose to attend services at Temple Emanu-El and not another local synagogue, they respond- ed, “Because the Temple Emanu-El website states that all are welcome to come for Friday Shabbat services.” They felt welcome before they even came. This welcoming feeling goes beyond the website. As they were leaving, they commented how the Temple Emanu- El members are friendly and how they wished that their church had name badges. Thank you, Welcome Ambas- sadors and Greeters for setting the tone as people enter our doors! Dana Rubin coordinates the Welcome Ambassadors and Kim Sheintal coordinates the Greet- ers. If you would like to be a part of our welcoming team, please contact Mem- bership Committee Chair Kim Sheintal at 941-921-1433.

Welcoming at the door with smiles are Ray Pendleton (Shomer), Betty Crane (Greeter), Sally Steele (Greeter), and Jay Steele (Welcome Ambassador).

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February 2019 Friday, February 8 Friday, February 15 Schedule of Services Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm Debbie Friedman Shabbat Alive! 7:15 pm Naomi Yamada Bat Mitzvah (Sponsored by Phyllis Dreyfuss) Friday, February 1 Family Shabbat 7:15 pm Saturday, February 9 Friday, February 22 Naomi Yamada Bat Mitzvah 5 pm Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm Saturday, February 2 Morning Service 10:30 am Torah Study 11 am

Endowment Committee Meeting 4 pm Purim Schpiel/Sisterhood Mishloach MARK YOUR 13 Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:30 am Manot CALENDAR Religious School 5:30 pm Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm March, 2019 / Adar, 5779 14 Hebrew Class – Advanced 4 pm Eliana Hoffing Bat Mitzvah Calendar Subject to Change Hebrew Class – Beginners 5 pm 23 Eliana Hofing Bat Mitzvah 5 pm 1 Family Shabbat 7:15 pm 15 SSELC Purim Parade 10 am 24 Religious School Closed 2 Morning Shabbat Service 10:30 am Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm Social Action Spring Symposium 2:30 Torah Study 11 am followed by Oneg 17 Brotherhood Breakfast Meeting 9:30 am pm A night at Circus Sarasota 6 pm Religious School Closed 25 Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center 3 Conversational Hebrew 8:10 am 18 Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center Re-Opens Religious School 9:30 am Closed Lunch and Learn 12 pm Brotherhood Board Meeting 9:40 am Lunch and Learn 12 Noon 26 Mitzvah Knitting 10 am Confirmation Class 10 am Philanthropy Committee Meeting 5 pm Starfish Thespians Meeting 10 am 5 Starfish Thespians Meeting 10 am Board of Trustees Meeting 7 pm Adult Ed-Rabbi Michael Shefrin pm 6 Lunch with the Rabbis 12 Noon 19 Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center 27 Social Action Committee Meeting 1:30 Religious School 5:30 pm Closed pm 7 Fluid Dance 10 am Starfish Thespians Meeting 10 am Religious School 5:30 pm Hebrew Class – Advanced 4 pm 20 Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center Adult Ed-Rabbi Michael Shefrin pm Hebrew Class – Beginners 5 pm Closed 28 Hebrew Class – Advanced 4 pm Brotherhood Speaker Event 7 pm Religious School Closed Hebrew Class – Beginners 5 pm 8 Men’s Group Meeting 2 pm 21 Purim Adult Ed-Rabbi Michael Shefrin pm Shabbat of Abundant Clergy 7:15 pm Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center 29 Erev Shabbat Unplugged/Cantor 10 Conversational Hebrew 8 am Closed Greenblatt 7:15 pm Religious School in Sanctuary 9 am Fluid Dance 10 am 31 Religious School 9:30 am Purim Carnival 10 am Havurah 12:30 pm Brotherhood Board Meeting 9:40 am 11 Book Club 11 am Hebrew Class – Advanced 4 pm Sunday at the Movies – The Band’s 12 Mitzvah Knitting 10 am Hebrew Class – Beginners 5 pm Visit 2 pm Adult Education Committee Meeting 22 Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center 10:30 am Closed

WELCOME! Gendler, Rabbi Everett & Mary Silverstein, Dr. Herbert Temple Emanu-El welcomes the Hoffman, Sally Sylvan, Michael & Judith (Judy) following members: Marx, Arthur Wertheimer, Dr. Alan & Judith (Judy) Arnold, Sandra & David Mazer, Barry

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7 Lynne Spencer 14 Michele Jones 21 Dr. Tanice Knopp 7 Meredith Ernst 14 Taylor McCart 21 Xavier Koffman 7 Richard Fine 15 Patricia Barrett 21 Shayna Luchte 7 John Gudelsky 15 Heather Pollack-Rupp 22 Norah Damroth 7 Eli Hanan 15 Rabbi Edgar Weinsberg 22 Oliver Daniel 7 Violet Hannah Link 16 Joel Eisenberg 22 Ellis Lasberg 7 Michelle Pearson 16 Sophia LeRoy 22 Scott Levine 7 Alan Sachs 16 Judy D. Sauertieg 22 Courtney Andrea Rosenthal 8 Ellis Adler 16 Jordan Shifrin 22 Arthur Timmins 8 Marvin Feigen 17 Helene Davis 22 Louise Werbelow 8 Lanie Fineman 17 Bruce Gibbs 22 Sandra Zemmel FEBRUARY 9 Natalie Chait 17 Dr. Martin Kline 23 Howard Berman BIRTHDAYS 9 Bobbie Cornell 17 Marc Levine 23 Diana Goodman 1 Isaiah Cohen 9 Wes Rosenthal 17 Doris Ross 23 Norah Jawitz 1 Dr. Helen Fagin 9 Naomi Yamada 17 Marissa Shapiro 23 Stanley L. Ruby 1 Judy Glickman Lauder 10 Rebecca Bittman 17 Margery Shurberg 23 Arthur Skop 1 Paula Scheiner 10 Bob Chapman 17 Ilse Stutman 24 Larry Chulock 2 Pam Brown 10 Eliza Lipton 18 Carter Hankin 24 Renee Stevens 3 Roberta Leibowitz 10 Gregg Pead 18 Laura Kramer 25 Kira Herman 3 Bruce Udell 11 Benjamin Shereff 18 David Meese 26 Lucy Aker 4 Megan Heller 11 Jamie Warren 19 Josie Margo Beck 26 Janis Reader Forgotson 4 Muriel M. Stone 12 Gerald W. Seigel 19 Geraldine Newman 26 Gaal Schneider 5 Isaac Azerad 12 Zachary Shapiro 20 Lisa Carter 27 Anne Bishop 5 Dr. Mark Lewis 12 Hayden Stroud 21 Dr. Susan Beck 27 Kathy Docks 5 Gavin Schoenfeld 12 Gabriel Yamada 21 Barby Comins 27 Brooke Feldman 6 Paul Hamburg 13 Ava Rupp 21 Jacob Feldman 28 Arthur Marx 6 Jordan Heller 14 Marvin Cohen 21 Dr. Joshua Howard 28 Susan Mary Rosenbaum

14 Marc & Amy Greene FEBRUARY 14 Mark & Barbara Peltz ANNIVERSARIES 15 Jay & Lynn Sacks 1 Jason & Faith Lipton 16 Beth & Jay Vandroff 1 Dr. Harvey & Janet Neitlich 19 Bob & Susan Meisel 3 Richard Bergman & Rebecca Schwartz 25 Marsha & Warren Chernick 6 Jonathan & Kim Sheintal 26 Stanley & Sandra Krawetz 14 Dr. George & Carole Frank 28 Robert & Sylvia Kupferman

Lunch with the Rabbis: A Monthly Program at Temple Emanu-El continuing Wednesday, February 6, at noon Are you looking for a lunch date? Mark your calendar and join Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful Rabbis for lunch! On Wednesday, February 6, at noon, Temple Emanu-El’s lively “Lunch with the Rabbis” program contin- ues. Bring a brown-bag lunch (we’ll provide a delicious homemade dessert!) and join Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin in Temple Emanu-El’s Benderson Family Hall for lunch and conversation. Feel free to bring a newspaper article or suggested topic for discussion, or just enjoy relaxed talk and get to know your lunch companions better. We look forward to seeing you!

Our membership extends death of a loved one so precious Lowell Sennett. deepest sympathy to Mina Kay, and dear. May God’s strength and our Mara LaPorta, Nina Levitt, Our membership mourns the support bring comfort to one Kris Knoernschild, Steven Lud- loss of Marceline Decker, Sandra and all. merer and their families on the Evans, Harold Rosenberg and

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Contributions The Friendship of Susan Katz’s birthday Adult Education Fund Howie & Sandy by Susan & David Katz In Appreciation Goldberg of: by Alan Orenberg In Memory of: The Adult Education Hal Rosenberg, be- Program In Honor of: loved father of Josh by Dr. Murray E. Simon Barbara Newman’s Rosenberg by Laura & birthday Marshall, Kim & Michael Eunice Cohen by Barbara & Laurance Dinerman, Jennie & Alex Religious School Newman Medeiros Scholarship Fund Hal Rosenberg, In Honor of: Yahrzeit In beloved father of Liza Felice & George Memory of: Farachdel Hedge’s 50th Rose Schwartz, by Josephine Kivort; Gail & Sanford Sternstein anniversary beloved mother-in- by Ken Marsh & law Helen Dr. Tanice Knopp by Paul W. Klein Ludmerer,beloved mother of Steven Avi & Mariah General Fund Yoskowwitz’s wed- Ludmerer In Appreciation by Murray & Nan Kaftan ding of: by Ken Marsh & Dr. Tan- Ken Kaye, beloved ice Knopp Temple Emanu-El husband of Joan Kaye by Rabbi Everett & Mary Our anniversary by Kathy Rance Gendler; Anonymous; Sandra Evans, be- by Gail & Ben Klein Anne Bishop loved wife of David Evans Yahrzeit In In Honor of: Memory of: by Kathy Rance George & Felice Arthur Lifszec, Hedge’s 50th beloved brother Yahrzeit In by Harry Lifsec anniversary Memory of: by Joy Scherer A. Douglas Abraham, Endowment Fund Our 50th anniversary beloved father-in-law In Appreciation by Felice & George Hedge by Rabbi H. Hirsch Cohen of: Sandy Kuskin’s Adele Bernstein Temple Emanu-El birthday Chase, beloved by Irv & Doris Ross by Jerry Kuskin mother by Stephen Chase 18 CONTRIBUTIONS

Alyce Rabin, beloved Colton Richards, Ethel “Coots” Siegel, mother beloved grandson beloved wife by Lori & Alan Ross by Arlene Green by Mort Siegel Amy Petersen, Danny Ryan, beloved Faye Feldherr, beloved daughter son beloved mother by Carole & Mickey Fox by Barbara Ryan by Barbara Becker Anne G. Marcus, be- David Volkman, Glenn Ross, beloved loved mother beloved father son by Pauline Schonberg by Gary & Karen by Irv & Doris Ross Anne Murzin, Androphy Harry Klein, beloved beloved grandmother Dr. Louis Crane, uncle by Mark Murzin & Kris beloved father by Rabbi Richard & Ellen Knoernschild by Dr. Fred Crane Klein Anne Omenke, Dr. Louis C. Jacobs, Harvey Kemp, beloved mother beloved father beloved father by Meryl Taback by Barbara Arch by Bill & Gloria Weed Beatrice Endick, Edgar K. Spertner, Helen Newman, beloved mother beloved father beloved mother by Raena Endick Koren- by Susan Katz by Geri & Nigel Newman man Edith Frank, beloved Herbert Rosenthal, Bella Rothschild, mother beloved father beloved mother by Suzanne Freund by Lori & Alan Ross by Esther Goldberg Edwin H. Shapiro, Homer LaBorwit, Carmine D’Ambrosio, beloved father beloved father beloved father by Robin & David by Phyllis Dreyfuss & by John & Pamela Shapiro Family D’Ambrosio Elaine Simons, be- Ina Bloomberg, Celia Yaverbaum, loved sister beloved aunt beloved mother by Harry & Gayle by Rabbi Richard & Ellen by Harry & Gayle Yaverbaum Klein Yaverbaum Elizabeth Gordon, Jack Yonker, beloved Charles Shapiro, beloved mother husband beloved father by Celia & Martin Max by Debbie Yonker by Carol Siegler Esther L. Lichten, Jack Yonker, beloved Charles Zuckerman, beloved mother father beloved father by Phyllis Raskin-Macey by Steven, Michael & by Alan Zuckerman Deborah 19 CONTRIBUTIONS

James E. Gotch, Mendl M. Raskin, Ronald S. Gluck, beloved father beloved husband beloved brother-in- by Robin & David Shap- by Phyllis Raskin-Macey law iro Minna Levine, be- by Marlies Gluck Janice K. Gotch, loved grandmother Rosalyn Joy Sparr, beloved mother by Raena Endick beloved sister by Robin & David Korenman by Alan Orenberg Shapiro Morris Briefman, Rose Ebert, beloved Joey Schlosberg, beloved father-in-law mother beloved husband by Mark Briefman by Lori & Marvin Feigen by Kim Schlosberg Murray Goldberg, Sally Kastan, beloved Joseph Behar, beloved beloved husband mother father by Vic Behar by Grace Goldberg by Pamela D’Ambrosio Lenny Greenberg, Naomi Virshbo, Samuel Kotkins, beloved uncle beloved great-aunt beloved grandfather by Nina Levitt by Ernest Freedman by Kathy Rance Leonard Murzin, Nellie Kotkins, Sam George Upton, beloved father beloved grandmother beloved father-in-law by Mark Murzin & Kris by Kathy Rance by Marlies Gluck Knoernschild Nettie Petzolt, Samuel Yaverbaum, Louise Ellis, beloved beloved mother beloved father mother by Joy Scherer by Harry & Gayle by Judy & Leonard Lauder Norman Anon, Yaverbaum Mae Strassman, beloved father Selma Silberman, beloved mother-in- by Cindy & Alan beloved grandmother law Silverglat by Monica & John by Alan Zuckerman Philip Fetner, beloved Caldwell Marvin Welsch, father Seymour Eisenberg, beloved brother by Ruth Skole beloved father by Judy Shapiro Philip Klein, beloved by Joel Eisenberg Mary Franzel, beloved father Sidney Omenke, mother-in-law by Rabbi Richard & Ellen beloved father by Joan Franzel Klein by Meryl Taback Mauri Kemp, beloved Phyllis Marsh, be- Stanley Joffe, beloved uncle by Bill & Gloria loved mother father Weed by Ken Marsh & Dr. by Linda Joffe Tanice Knopp 20 CONTRIBUTIONS

Steven Harris, Rabbi Glickman’s Rabbi Shefrin’s Discre- beloved nephew Discretionary Fund tionary Fund by Maggie Sharff In Appreciation In Appreciation Sydna Hyman, of: of: beloved sister Rabbi Brenner Rabbi Michael by Irving & Doris Ross Glickman Shefrin Viktoria Larson by Mitch & Lisa Olan; by Betty & Fred Crane Green, beloved Heidi Brown; Ellis & Ber- granddaughter nice Lasberg In Memory of: by Arlene Green The Celebration of Norty Bick, beloved William Arnold, Chanukah father beloved son-in-law by Marti & Joe Marsh by Debbie Bick by Joe & Ann Graff William Schulman, In Memory of: Social Action Fund beloved father Norty Bick, beloved In Appreciation by Lenore Treiman father of: William T. Anderson, by Debbie Bick The Social Action beloved husband Committee by Margaret E. Anderson Yahrzeit In by Anonymous Memory of: Music Fund Augusta Lasberg, Starfish Fund Yahrzeit In beloved mother In Honor of: Memory of: by Ellis & Bernice Las- Felice & George Catherine Muhlfelder, berg Hedge’s 50th beloved mother Fanny Lang anniversary by Marlies Gluck Lowenstein, beloved by Meryl Taback mother Prayer Book Fund by Regen Aberson In Appreciation Max Bayer, beloved of: father Temple Emanu-El by Stuart & Stacy Bayer livestreaming Michael Onder, by Esther Goldberg beloved father by Stuart & Stacy Bayer

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Rabbi ...... Brenner Glickman Associate Rabbi ...... Michael Shefrin President ...... Ken Marsh Immediate Past President ...... Toby Halpern Brotherhood President ...... Bob Meisel Sisterhood Co-Presidents ...... Kathy Docks and Judy Levy Executive Director ...... Christine Elliott Religious School Education Director ...... Sabrina Silverberg Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center Director ...... Elaine Sharrock Choir Director/Organist ...... Cynthia Roberts-Greene Times Editor ...... Alan Zuckerman Times Editorial Staff ...... Mary Alterman, Ellen Lenk, Herbert Lenk, Robert Myers, Joan Levenson, Howie Goldberg, Helene Myers, Sharlya Gold

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