January 2013 Vol. XXII No. 5

A Reform Congregation Practicing Progressive Judaism Member, Union for Reform Judaism January 2013 Vol. XXII No. 5

President’s Message page 2 From the Rabbi’s Study page 3 BIW page 4 Men’s Club page 4 92nd St Y page 8 Library page 9 Social Action page 9 Miniversity page 13 Recent Events page 14-16 Donations page 17-18 Birthdays & Anniversaries page 19 Advertising page 20-23

2012 – 2013 Board Officers Sy Klionsky, President Katherine Brooks, Vice President Dr. Sheldon Paley, Vice President Dr. O. David Solomon, Vice President Richard Levine, Treasurer Shirley Fein, Financial Secretary Ruth Engman, Recording Secretary Joyce Paley, Corresponding Secretary Nessa Levine, BIW President Robert Vigder, Roger Goldstein, Men’s Club Presidents Suzanne Lutkoff, Endowment Maye Lavinson, WOOO Earl Gordon, Immediate Past President Catered by Michael’s on East January 2013 page 2 Worship Services Friday Evenings 8pm* Saturday Mornings 10am *January 25 - 5:30pm Friday Services

President’s Message

Leadership Circle Raised $101,000 Those who can will is the motto of the Leadership three presidents in a row have been elected to a second Circle. And many of those who can did. My sincere term. President Obama’s second term starts on January gratitude to the 106 members who chose to be part of 20, 2013. President James Monroe’s second term started the 2013 Leadership Circle and contributed a record on March 4, 1821. $101,000. As president and on behalf of the Temple Beth President Obama is the 44th president but there Israel Board I want to thank each of you for your gener- have been only 42 before him, because between Presi- ous support. A big thank you as well to Elise Galinsky dent Grover Cleveland’s first and second term there was who personally and diligently took care of every detail a 4 year lapse when Benjamin Harrison was president. to make this year’s Leadership Circle so successful. Since the last 3 presidents and 5 of the first 7 presi- The Gala on January 13, 2013 has a new borscht belt dents were elected to two-terms it is easy to assume that theme. It will be fun for all who attend. The Gala Pa- their were more two-term than one-term presidents. trons along with the Gala attendees will help us make However the facts are that there have been 17 two-term this event a social and financial success. presidents and 25 one-term presidents (5 of whom were It is truly our members’ generosity and hard work never elected president) 4 died during their elected which enables us to continue our wonderful and diversified terms, 4 were assassinated, 1 resigned under pressure. social, educational and religious programming at Temple Of the 42 presidents before Obama, only 34 lived to the Beth Israel. end of their elected terms. With that record I’m sure you Presidential Threepeat Repeat 1821 and 2013 will agree that being president of the United States is not William Jefferson Clinton/George W. Bush/Barack the job you would want for your grandson. Obama. January 20, 2013. My wife Carole and I wish that each and every one Thomas Jefferson/James Madison/James Monroe. of you have a peaceful, enjoyable and healthful 2013. March 4, 1821. On January 20th, when President Obama com- mences his 2nd term in office, it will be the first time in 192 years and the only time in United States history that Sy Klionsky, President

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Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 3 From the Rabbi’s Study Tying A Knot and Hanging On

share their grievances with an eye tate ones, sharia law and debased toward working through them. Western legal systems. The “pain” This may not result in a large would be an appreciation that there scale diminution of tension but is also plenty of gray to deal with. may produce a modus vivendi that Absent the will, tradition or capacity Coaches are always pleased when forestalls conflict long enough to to accept this, the prospect of pur- locker room bulletin board material provide an opening for a more last- suing genuine religious and cultural happens to materialize before a big ing resolution of a dispute. I recall introspection seems rather daunting. game. This is usually in the form of a specially designated table in my Perpetually fighting for one’s honor is a critical or taunting statement made daughter’s kindergarten Montes- perceived as easier than actually at- by a member of the opposing team. sori classroom. When students had tempting to live up to it. Though often taken out of context or a squabble, they moved to the table We see evidence of this in the otherwise misrepresented, a coach to openly discuss and negotiate it. aftermath of the Arab spring, where will seize on it to stir indignation and Since Israel’s founding, Jews have democratic yearnings have not so provide extra motivation on the field. faced unrelenting Arab hostility. As much flourished as revealed deep Anger is regarded as an ener- both sides readily acknowledge, the societal fissures. Managing the exi- gizer. How many of us haven’t felt a Arab narrative surrounding Israel’s gencies of modern governance is burst of adrenaline when infuriated modern birth differs from the Jewish hard enough for Western nations by some person or event? one. While there have been attempts that possess a relatively long expe- From time immemorial despots to resolve the face-off through peace rience with democratic values and have relied on the inflammability agreements with Egypt and Jordan, institutions. How much the more of rage to turn people against one Arab enmity has not exactly waned so for Arab ones that have been well another. Their manufacture and as a consequence. removed from such values and in- manipulation of hate has had enor- Notwithstanding the legitimacy stitutions. An extended Arab ado- mous consequences. of their claims, to Jews and others lescence is poised to follow the Arab Of course, this is hardly news Arab hatred appears inordinately spring. This is why, probably even to Jews. We know all too well when blind and unyielding (unfortunately more so now, animus toward Israel enmity toward others is mercilessly some Jews now manifest the same offers a distracting collective focus. stoked to galvanize aggression. propensity). It often feels as though I find it compelling that though Long ago, Confucius under- implacable antipathy is more im- Jews have suffered horrific tribu- stood well that it “is easy to hate and portant to the Arab side than the lation at their hands, they are not it is difficult to love.”Hate displaces possibility of peace. consumed with hate toward their blame by shifting responsibility from “I imagine one of the reasons former enemies. Today, Israel and one person or group to another. By people cling to their hates so stub- Germany enjoy warm relations. drawing invidious comparisons, bornly,” wrote James Baldwin, “is So too, Poland and Israel have wit- hate also lends a seeming aura of because they sense once hate is nessed a growing relationship in superiority. Hate is not ambiguous. gone they will be forced to deal with recent years. Russia would like to Especially at times of social uncer- pain.” A cessation of conflict with see Jews return to the country. It re- tainty, it offers an expedient way to Israel would result in a certain self- cently unveiled a new Jewish muse- foster and direct animosity. examination that many Arabs do um highlighting, in glowing terms, Certainly, in some circumstances, not appear prepared to engage in. Jewish contributions to Russian life. antagonism is quite understand- For them the world is still seen only Even when our sacred texts, such able. But that doesn’t justify inciting in rigid black and white terms or as in the book of Exodus, point to the mindless violence. Parties at odds dichotomies, i.e., Muslims and non- torment and slavery Jews underwent should be strongly encouraged to Muslims, Islamic nations and apos- (con’t on page 19) January 2013 page 4 Beth Israel Women Books and Brown Bag Schedule Our season is now in full swing. Attendees at our November luncheon meeting enjoyed the enchant- 2012 - 2013 ing poetry of Lucia Blinn while the December Paid Up January 14 Members Luncheon brought us Rabbi Katz’s hot topic, The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoff- ‘Sex in the Texts,’ each accompanied by a delicious meal. man January 21’s Luncheon Meeting will feature author Ora Mendels on her gripping new novel, Fam- Facilitator Carole Klionsky ily Wars: A Novel of Modern Israel. This suspenseful February 11 story reveals the fractured society in Israel itself as A German Life – Against All Odds the struggle between religious and national fanatics by Bernd Wollschlaeger and mainstream citizens deepens. This is another DO Facilitator Hadassah Bacaner NOT MISS event. Send in the coupon in this issue of March 11 the Bulletin right away to reserve your place. Thirty-two lucky travelers will be spending an ex- Wherever You Go by Joan Leegant citing week in Cuba from February 7 to 14 on a Sister- Facilitator Gabrielle Miller hood sponsored trip to Havana, Trinidad and Cien- April 8 fuegos. This is a new venture for us. Marion Levine The Hare with the Amber Eyes and Nessa Levine have been working on this trip for by Edmund deWaal nearly a year. You will get to hear all about it at our Facilitator Marge Sandy March Luncheon Meeting on March 18. Our Fabulous Fashion Show will take place at *************************************************** The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman will be discussed Michaels on East on Monday, February 25. Profes- by facilitator Carole Klionsky on Monday, January 14, sional models wearing gorgeous fashions from SAKS from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. In a departure from her usual make this THE place to be on the 25th. RESERVA- works, Hoffman has provided this engaging book which TIONS WILL BE BY CHECK ONLY. NO PHONE focuses on human resilience and the ability of four women RESERVATIONS, NO CREDIT CARDS, NO PAY- to survive in the aftermath of the fall of Masada. MENT AT THE DOOR. Invitations will go out short- Members of BIW are invited to attend. Bring lunch, cof- ly. Please return your R.S.V.P. card promptly to guar- fee and dessert will be available at 12:30 p.m. This book is antee your place. available in the Temple library, online and in local bookstores. Another fun event, GAME DAY, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20. Laughter, lunch, games, and Gloria Sabin and Linda Berliner, Co-Chairs prizes add up to a winning afternoon for all. will be available first to Mens Club members and then, as Board Meetings: Luncheon Books & Brown Bag: available, to non-club members. Jan. 7 Meetings: Jan. 14 There is a 2-ticket maximum per reservation. Tickets Feb. 4 Jan. 21 Feb. 11 are limited and are expected to sell out quickly. Send in Mar. 4 Mar. 18 Mar. 11 the coupon in this month’s Bulletin along with a check to Apr. 1 Apr. 15 April 8 reserve your seat. Several of you have had difficulty reaching me as The January Lunch with the Rabbi will be held on my phone number is listed incorrectly in the 2012- Monday January 14 at 12 pm. Does Gun Reform Stand A 2013 Revised and Corrected Directory. Please note: Chance? will be addressed. Following December’s trag- MY CORRECT PHONE NUMBER IS 941-383-6282. ic mass shooting at a Connecticut elementary school, Happy, Healthy New Year to all. American’s gun culture is facing greater scrutiny. But Nessa Levine, BIW President will it make any difference? Will there will be gun reform of any real significance as a result? TBI Men’s Club You will learn about Jewish views of gun ownership The Mens' Club has reserved 30 tickets to the Febru- and gun control. There will plenty of time to share views ary 25 Spring Training Baseball game between the Balti- on this controversial issue. more Orioles and the New York Yankees. Tickets are $40 Please send in your coupon to indicate your interest and include a picnic lunch at the ballpark at 11 am and in attending. Women are welcome to attend the lunch at a sun-shaded, reserved seat at the 1:05 pm game. Tickets the non-subscriber cost of $10 per person. Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 5 Gala Awards 2013 left that first meeting having been to her TBI family. This Rising Star elected their first president. is presently a member of the TBI Lois’ support and involvement Board of Trustees, a member of the with B’nai B’rith continued into her Chavorah Committee, a BIW mem- adult life. As a professional educa- ber and Chair of the Social Action tor in Philadelphia, Lois joined the Committee. In that capacity she B'nai B'rith Educators Unit, which has helped launch a local chapter not only supported the activities of of Project Linus while highlighting B'nai B'rith at large, but also advo- Social Action opportunities for TBI cated for the Jewish students and members with a wide range of trust- employees of the School District worthy area causes, including the When Lois joined TBI in the fall Salvation Army, the Russian Jew- of 2008, she quickly became active ish Community Seder, Sarasota Lit- in many of the activities offered and eracy, Aging in Paradise, All Faiths made an effort to give back where Food Bank, Galvano One-Stop Cen- Meet TBI’s she could. It was back in 2006 that ter and Children’s Healthy Pantry 2013 Rising Star Lois first started attending Shabbat and Meals on Wheels. Dr. Lois H. Barson services at TBI. Following the death Her warmth, dedication and of her beloved husband, Alan, the enthusiasm are a gift to this Temple Temple served as a lifeline for Lois as well as the community. So while Dr. Lois H. Barson is a life-long as she learned to cope with her grief Lois admits to feeling surprised and educator who has found a home at and make sense of a life that had so humbled by her selection for this Temple Beth Israel. Raised in Mas- profoundly changed. She found that award, it is clear the Gala Awards sachusetts, Lois grew up with a fam- TBI’s Shabbat services provided a Committee could not have selected ily and congregation that supported sense of calm, connection and con- a more deserving recipient. her intellectual, spiritual and social tinuity; a safe harbor during a tur- Please join us in honoring Dr. development. As a school girl she bulent time. Lois H. Barson, the 2013 Rising Star helped organize a B’nai B’rith Girls' As Lois began to rebuild her life, Gala Award recipient at this year’s chapter. For those who know her, it we are very fortunate that she chose Gala, which will be held at Michael’s will come as no surprise that Lois to devote so much time and energy On East, January 13, 2013. AJC Elects Anne Virag as New Regional President

Men’s Club Movie Night is Anne Virag Sue Jacobson Thursday, January 10, 7pm and features the award-winning film TBI member Anne Virag has been elected as the new Regional Shine, starring Geoffry Rush President for American Jewish Committee, West Coast Florida. She who won the Academy Award. will succeed Sue Jacobson, another TBI member, in that role. January 2013 page 6 Temple Beth Israel’s Speakers Committee is honored to present Dr. Michael J. Cook The overall theme of the weekend is Charting Our Ways Through Today’s Religious Maze Dr. Michael J. gious Affairs (Central Conference of If Jewish History Goes in Cycles: Cook is the Sol and American Rabbis, Union for Reform Why a Panaoramic Analysis of Arlene Bronstein Judaism, and Hebrew Union College- Evangelicals Reveals Where We Are. Professor of Judaeo- Jewish Institute of Religion). Christian Studies at The Torah portion for this week- The Scholar-In-Residence pro- the Hebrew Union end’s Shabbat is Bo – it describes, in gram is free and open to the public. College-Jewish In- elaborate detail, the last four of the Contact the Temple office to sign stitute of Religion, ten plagues that were visited upon up for this compelling weekend to Cincinnati Campus. Egypt and Pharaoh: Hail and Thun- ensure proper room set-up. Phone In 2003, Dr. Cook was one of the der, Locusts, Darkness and the fi- 383-3428 or send in the coupon seven scholars selected by the Cath- nal and ultimate blow, the death of provided in this month’s Bulletin. olic Secretariat for Interreligious Egypt’s first born. It also serves as a and Ecumenical Affairs to assess teaching device to both Pharaoh and *Reservations are required for the the accuracy of the advance script the Israelites that God is uniquely Breakfast Program. Please register of Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the powerful: not just another God pro- at the Temple Office. The cost for Christ." It was Gibson's reaction to tecting His own, but the Master of all the Breakfast is $10 per person. the Scholars' Report that generated humanity and Nature. The final two much of the ensuing controversy chapters focus on Passover: it’s roots, over the film. Dr. Cook is the only timing and method of observance. rabbi in America with a Full-Profes- As the ancient Israelites found it sorial Chair in New Testament. difficult to live in a non-Jewish world He did his undergraduate work so, too, do we modern-day Ameri- The following donations have at Haverford College, specializing can Jews find ourselves in a similar been made to the Temple Wish List: in classical history and early church situation. Dr. Cook will provide us literature. He was awarded Phi Beta with the opportunity to study and 2 Plaut Torah books Kappa in his junior year and gradu- better understand our tradition, as In memory of David M. Lutkoff ated magna cum laude. After study well as wrestle with some modern by Suzanne G. Lutkoff at Hebrew University, Jerusalem, he issues that seem to challenge the 2 Plaut Torah Books earned an M.A. in Hebrew Litera- very basis of our traditional knowl- In memory of Steven J. Lutkoff ture, and Ordination, at New York's edge of living, as a minority, within by Suzanne G. Lutkoff branch of HUC-JIR (1970). His doc- a Christian oriented society. toral work, at Cincinnati's campus, Donations may be given to focused on the Second Temple period Shabbat Evening Service the Temple for a life cycle event: and concentrated on New Testament. January 18th at 800 p.m. birth of a grandchild, bar or bat His membership in scholarly organi- Apocalypse 2012: Israel and the mitzvah, wedding, illness, honor- zations has included the Society of Fall-Out of Evangelical Theology ary event, or death. Torah Books Biblical Literature, the Association are available for purchase for $54 for Jewish Studies, and the Council Shabbat Morning Service each. of Centers on Jewish-Christian Re- January 19th at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in con- lations. He has served on advisory Close Encounters of the Religious tributing to the Temple Wish List, boards of the Institute for Jewish- Kind: How Best to Answer Questions please send your check with the Christian Understanding (Muhlen- from our Christian Friends. proper information to the Temple berg College), the Institute for Chris- office or contact Elise Galinsky tian-Jewish Studies (Baltimore), and *Sunday Morning Breakfast Program (941-358-6323) or the office (941- the Joint Commission on Interreli- January 20th at 9:30 a.m. 383-3428) for more information. Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 7 Join our impressive and growing list of Patrons . . .

Alice Berkowitz Ruth Kreindler

Mimi Edlin Ruth Engman Judy & Roger Goldstein Ben & Sandra Krause Nessa & Richard Levine Judith & Donald Markstein Irving & Marilyn Naiditch Northern Trust Bill & Marge Sandy Betty T. Schiff Betty Schoenbaum Marilyn Shuman Nancy Skadron David & Louise Solomon

Presentation of the F ourth Annual Gala Awards 2013Rising Star – Dr. Lois H. Barson

Live Entertainment featuring Sarge the Comedian and Music by John Rinell Sunday, January 13 “A Night at Grossinger’s” Ticket price remains $190.

Please consider being a Sponsor this year. Questions? ContactGala Temple VP David Solomon (941) 755-3244 or email [email protected] January 2013 page 8 Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks with Ira Flatow: Science, Religion and the Search for Meaning Tuesday, January 8, 8:00 pm (a DVD presentation of the November 29, 2012 program) Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 9 Library Look for New Books In the New Year After the holidays one happy new resolution is to Herod, the Man Who Had to Be King by Yehuda read more. The Temple Library always has something Shulewitz – the story of the conflict between Herod, new for you. The library is open when the Temple is Rome, and the Jewish people, that takes the reader from open. Come in, turn on the light, and browse the collec- the Land of Israel and Jerusalem to the streets of Rome. tion. Fill out the book card in the back of the book, print It is a vast panorama of the Mediterranean region of two your name on it with the date, and drop the card into the thousand years ago. box on the desk. Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon, the noted author, explores issues of race and last-stand idealism set in the early 2000’s in a fictional location between Berkeley and Oakland, California. Rav Hisda’s Daughter, Book 1: Apprentice: A Novel of Love, the Talmud, and Sorcery by Maggie Anton, the author of Rashi’s Daughters, is the story of Hisdadukh, The Little Russian by Susan Sherman – the story of a woman of third century Babylon who embraces a life Berta Alshonsky. Her life changes when she marries into of study and service with complex discussions of Jewish affluence and choses to stay in Russia when her husband law and tradition as well as detailed descriptions of the flees the country when a smuggling operation goes awry. culture and customs of the times. The Wayward Moon by Janice Weizman - a historical City of Women by David R. Gillham – In Berlin 1943, novel about Rahel, a Jewish girl fighting for her life and the height of the Second World War, Sigrid Schroder, integrity in ancient Babylonia. supposedly a model German soldier’s wife, dreams of her Restitution: A Family’s Fight for Their Heritage Lost former lover, a Jew. in the Holocaust by Kathy Kacer – Mari Reeser and her son Karl take years to recover four valuable oil paintings left behind when they fled the Nazis. These books are for your reading pleasure. They give fresh insights into the richness or our religion, with some thrilling personal adventures. Take advantage of the wealth of enjoyment provided by the Temple Library. Marjorie Sandy, Librarian Social Action – January 2013 We filled our twoSalvation Army Our barrels for the All Faiths others who are undergoing a similar barrels with toys, stuffed animals,Food Bank are located in our social experience and thus regain control of books and learning games. Thank you hall. Donations on nonperishable food their lives. all for your generosity. In our February are always needed. The facility’s staff is welcoming; the column we will acknowledge the vol- This month’s additional link: The building is structurally life-affirming unteers who worked at the distribution Center for Building Hope, (CBH), lo- situated on five beautiful and peaceful site later in December. cated at 5481 Communications Park- acres of land. Project Linus will continue to way in Sarasota, just inside Lakewood On Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m., meet the first and third Tuesdays of Ranch from the University Parkway CBH offers a yoga class at the Aging in each month at 10 a.m. in the Temple’s entrance. Paradise Center at the Longboat Key Is- Board Room. Remember, you do not The nonprofit center is private- land Chapel. need to know how to sew, knit or ly funded and its services are free to To learn more go to: crochet. We have fleece and scissors. Cancer patients, caregivers and fam- www.centerforbuildinghope.org; email: If you do knit or crochet, we have new ily members. Activities include sup- [email protected] or yarn. Bring your own knitting needles port groups, seminars and classes to call: 941-921-5539. or crochet hooks. You may also bring promote physical and emotional well- Lois H. Barson, Social Action Chair your own material and join the social ness, enabling participants to find hope [email protected] circle. through learning and interacting with cell: 215.431.3773 January 2013 page 10 Fabulous Fashion Show By Saks Michaels On East - February 25, 2013 Couvert $45

Exclusive Showing for TBI Members January 29, 7:30pm

Incredibly, Hava Nagila, has emerged as one of the world's best- known songs. It isn't just heard at Look for Jewish weddings and bar mitz- your invitation. vahs but at Major League baseball Form a table of friends and enjoy a delightful afternoon. games, the Olympics and all sorts of other venues. Hava Nagila has been played on the harmonica and Kaskeset & 92nd St. Y Doubleheader January 8 by major symphony orchestras. TBI holds a doubleheader on How did Hava Nagila be- Tuesday, January 8 when the award- come so popular? The answer can winning Binghamton University Hil- be found in a recently completed lel a cappella group, Kaskeset, per- range of Jewish music from Yiddish documentary that will be shown forms at the congregation at 7p.m. songs to Israeli pop. exclusively at Temple Beth Israel followed by a 92nd St. Y broadcast The group sings four to fourteen- on Tuesday January, 29 at 7:30 featuring British Chief Rabbi Jona- part harmonies with intricate musi- p.m. Due to a special agreement than Sacks. cal arrangements to create a "vocal with the movie's director, only TBI Founded more than fifteen years band" ambiance that sounds like an members will be able to attend. ago, Kaskeset has emerged as one of actual band. This agreement will be strictly en- the nation's premier Jewish singing Admission is free for Temple forced so non-members and guests groups. A student body favorite, the members. Special thanks to Harold will not be admitted. The film will talented group has performed in ven- Ronson for sponsoring the Kaskeset be commercially released later in ues throughout the country singing a singing group. the year. With humor and joy, the movie shares a foot-tapping celebration of Jewish culture and community. In telling the story of the song's history and meaning, the film features The Shabbat Café following services many celebrities who love singing will be on Saturday, January 19. A dairy it like Connie Francis, Harry Bela- lunch will be served. Our Shabbat Café fonte and Glen Campbell. this month is being sponsored in part by Wrote one reviewer. "The film Ruth Engman. is fun and entertaining but more Anyone interested in sponsoring than that, it is a look at the uni- or contributing toward the expense of versal themes of happiness and the lunch in honor or in memory of joy and the power of a people who a beloved family member or life cycle have survived against tremendous event may contact Elise Galinsky or the odds." Temple office for more information. Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 11 TBI Men’s Club presents Opera Night Thank you Tuesday, February 26, 7:30pm As a member of the Social Action Commit- tee, I would like to thank all who contributed to our wounded veterans in local VA Hospitals. We raised a total of $2,000 which is wonderful! If you would like to participate in this most worthy project, it is not too late. Checks can be made out to “DAV Post 97” and sent to Al Grossman, 5524 Chanticlaire, Sarasota, FL 34235. The members of this VA Post will be making several visits to the hospitals, and each vet- eran will receive a goodie bag from our Temple. These visits are made on a regular basis. Kaskeset & 92nd St. Y Doubleheader January 8 Our service men and women did not let Featuring members of Sarasota Opera’s you down, so please don’t let them down. 2013 Studio Artists Program — Al Grossman Artists will perform popular opera and Broadway show tunes. Thank you to Our TBI Members Tickets with the Giving Spirit Reserved/Sponsor Seating: $60 Lois Auerbach and Doris Kaplan winners of $25 General Seating: $25 Giving Spirit cards both gifted their winnings to TBI. A $25 card is donated by Community Foundation of Sarasota County for a free raffle at each LIVE from Help Temple Beth Israel support the Opera Association. NY’s 92nd St Y program. Call 383-3428 for tickets and information. JOIN US Best Wishes for a day of Fun and Games from your Sisterhood Game Day Endowment Wednesday, March 20 T.B.I. Social Hall Board Lunch, Laughter, Games, and Prizes Mark Your Calendar Now More Information to Follow January 2013 page 12 Technion Shabbat January 11 With each passing year the Tech- Dr. Oxman's doctoral research was namic growth the Technion has ex- nion in Haifa garners new honors in the area of Artificial Intelligence perienced in the last decade. from around the globe. This extraor- in Design. She is currently a lead- dinary center for research and tech- ing researcher in the field of Design nology is changing the landscape of Studies and Design Computation. many academic fields. She has been appointed as a Visiting This is why at January 11 Shabbat Professor and a Visiting Scholar at services we are proud to have Pro- leading universities including MIT, fessor Rivka Oxman of the Faculty Stanford, the University of Califor- of Architecture and Town planning, nia at Berkeley, and the University of who is currently on sabbatical at the Technology, Delft, the Netherlands. Graduate School of Design at Har- She will share, in laymen's terms, vard, as our guest guest speaker. about her field and about the dy- Gathering Time at Temple January 23 Described by a prominent New York critic as a they harmonize, some sort of fundamental, cosmic head-turning trio “getting a whole beehive-full of buzz” concordance occurs that makes you very happy that on the Northeast regional folk scene, the acclaimed you have ears.” Gathering Time folk-rock group will perform at Tem- Informed well by a wealth of musical influences, ple Beth Israel on Wednesday, January 23 at 7:30 p.m. Gathering Time draws from a wide repertoire of fa- With a seamless vocal blend, inspired guitar and vorite songs that prompt precise percussion, Gathering Time has won many fans multi-generational audi- who never considered themselves folk music listeners. ences to enthusiastically The concert will feature songs from Bob Dylan, sing-along. Carole King, Neil Diamond, Leonard Cohen, Arlo The concert is free to Guthrie, Simon & Garfunkel, Laura Nyro, Pete Seeger, Temple members. Tickets Phil Ochs, James Taylor and more. It will also include for TBI members are $10; original Tikkun Olam songs of conscience. tickets for non-members "Gathering Time has perfected two separate but are $15 in advance and related art forms: three part harmony and having a ball $20 at the door. on stage!" One folk music maven has saluted, "When

TBI Assists with Gift Distribution at Bradenton Salvation Army Members of the Temple’s Social Action Committee from this program need so much,” said Barson. “They participated in the annual Bradenton Salvation Army don’t have the means. So when a mother’s face lights up holiday gift sharing program in December for more because she is able to present new sneakers to her child, than one thousand families. The gifts were donated by it is just very meaningful and heartening. individuals, businesses, non-profit organizations and “These kids live a life getting clothes from thrift congregations like Temple Beth Israel. shops. This is chance to get clothes with a new tag on After the Salvation Army conducts interviews them. It may be the only thing they receive during the with each family, articles of clothing, shoes and toys year that isn’t a hand-me-down. Our experience there are organized according to the family’s needs. A cou- reinforces how much people want a better life for their ple months later, the families personally receive their kids and that there are many people who want to help specially prepared box. them. It is nice to see kids feel good about their family TBI Social Action Committee Chair Lois Barson through this program. Everyone was so polite and ap- along with fellow committee members Arlene Krum preciative.” and Nancy Cohen were among a hundred volunteers Please contact Lois if you are interested in learning who facilitated this process. “The people who benefit more about how to help others in need in our community. Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 13

The Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Judaism at Temple Beth Israel Stanley Kolodkin Returns How is the battle for network su- Responsa for Today Stanley Kolodkin, Instructor premacy between NBC, ABC, CBS Rabbi Richard Klein, Instructor Tuesday, January 15, at 2:00 p.m. fought? Also, a look at the broadcast Mondays January 14, 21, 28, at 2 p.m. Stanley Kolodkin’s popular, “The landscape in Sarasota and Tampa. Does public immorality dis- Breakfast Forum,” returns. In these qualify a candidate for an adult B'nei sessions, Stanley will lead discussion Mitzvah? Is "Amazing Grace" ap- of topics of special concern to the propriate at a Jewish Funeral? Jew- Jewish community. ish scholars have answered halachic Stanley Kolodkin is the CEO and questions emerging from the every- founder of Xenergy Inc., a New England day life of Jews. Called Responsa based energy management company. He (answers), many of the most of in- currently serves on the board of the New teresting and popular were collected England Chapter of the American Technion and published. Society and the board of the MIT Hillel. Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth Jacob in Concord, New Hampshire, Rabbi Rich- The Last Klezmer Session Three: The cable guys ard Klein chaired the Central Conference Thursday, January 10, 4:00 p.m. and the fight for audience among of American Rabbis’ Resolution Commit- Film (No Charge) Fox News, CNN and MSNBC. Why tee and Committee on Justice and Peace Klezmer music originated in is there often a perceived bias in the and also served as Vice Chair of the URJ’s Eastern Europe but has become in- news? Whatever happened to the Commission on Social Action. creasingly popular around the world Fairness Doctrine and why? in recent years. The Last Klezmer spot- Peter McNelly spent thirty years in West Coast Premier of Hava Nagila lights one of pio- television journalism as a reporter, writer, Tuesday, January 29, 7:30 p.m. neers of this Jew- producer and news executive. A founding Free. This event is for TBI Members ish soul music, the producer at Canada’s Business News Net- only. No exceptions. remarkable Leo- work, he also taught broadcast journal- pold Kozlowski. ism for eight years at Ryerson University The film follows in Toronto, Canada. him as he returns, for the first time, 18 Steps to a More Healthful, to his native Pol- Passionate & Spiritual Life ish village. Wednesdays, January 9, 16, 23, 30, at 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. How To Watch Television News (Please bring a bagged lunch) Peter McNelly, Instructor Team taught by Rabbi Peter Kasdan, Mamaliga Thursdays January 10, 17, 24, at 2 p.m. Certified Life Mastery Consultant Lynn Connie Mederos Jacobs, Instructor Every evening, more than twenty- Kitchen, and Certified Health Coach Thursday January 31, at 2 p.m. five million Americans watch televi- Dominique Kohlenberger Connie Mederos-Jacobs used to sion news. What is behind the power Discover what Jewish tradition prepare mamaliga, a favored Roma- of television news? demands of us when it come to the nian polenta dish, for her beloved Session One: Who watches tele- health of our body, mind and spirit. father-in-law, a Holocaust survivor vision news? What do ratings tell Rabbi Peter E. Kasdan, served as spir- who died in 2008. us about the past, present and the itual leader of Temple Emanu-El of West Connie-Mederos Jacobs, a local at- future of TV news. How does the Essex in Livingston, New Jersey from 1971 torney, loves to cook. Her grandmother, newsroom work? Who does what – 2001. He currently serves as the Rabbin- who came from Cuba, taught Connie a lot and why. ic Advisor to the Jewish Genetic Disease and her father was also a fine cook. She Session Two: What makes a Consortium and is chairman of Temple makes many Cuban and Jewish dishes for good television story? What is the Beth Israel’s Speakers Committee. her family. “language” of images and editing. January 2013 page 14 Recent Events

On Friday, December 21, TBI members packed the sanctuary to pay tribute to David Aura for his 16 years of dedicated service. Presentations were made by Rabbi Jonathan Katz; Sy Klionsky, Temple Board President; Shirley Fein, Temple Board Vice President and Florence Katz. Following services, the celebration continued with a very special oneg in David’s honor.

David Aura with Shirley Fein. David Aura with an Honorary Plaque and Certificate of Appreciation from theTemple Beth Israel membership.

David Aura with Florence Katz. David gets ready to sound the shofar. Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 15

Left: Bonney Libman, Lois Barson and Flossie Berger at BIW lunch. Below: Kathy Brooks and Rhoda Cooper at BIW lunch

BIW Holiday Happenings

Emma Katz, Robin Green and Rebecca Kleinberg posing with some bobkas Esta Grocer tries out a dreidel.

Pat Baer, Anita DeVine and Marty Katz Shirley Fein, Ruth Orne and Lois Auerbach take home lovely orchids.

January 2013 page 16 Temple Chanukah Dinner 2012

Florence Katz and Judy Vigder kindle the holiday lights. Russell Kennedy on piano with Miriam & Herb Waltzer.

Kathy and Garry Brooks Yahrzeit Donations Above: Rabbi Jonathan R. Katz In November, Sam & Sally Shapiro were honored and Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt. by Sarasota City and County commissioners for their contributions to the new children’s health facility on the Glasser-Schoenbaum Human Ser- Left: Elise Galinskey shows off vices Center’s campus. Founded by Betty Schoen- a little holiday style. baum and the late Dr. Kay Glasser, the Center is home to 17 nonprofit organizations. Schoen- baum has also generously contributed to this new children’s health initiative. Men’s Club Meet and Greet Breakfast at the Temple.

Audrey Lucow holds a small “dreidel-toe” (Jewish mistletoe?!) above Barry & Gloria Bakal. Richard Bergman of the Federation Sam Gourse Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 17

Yahrzeits Our Perpetual Yahrzeits are in order of the date of death. To be read on each of the following Fridays: January 4, 2013 Samuel Lazorow Harry Kaminsky Sidney Alexander, Jr. Charles Olin Celia Schmier Kline Hyman Rosenberg Bess Karmiol Mary Refkin Frances Donan Fredrick Phillips Morris Silman David A. Wolowitz Harriet Vogel Kay Kasdan Robert Shapiro Samuel Lutkoff Gertrude Coville Maurice Prolman Cyvia Cort Feinberg Lester Mallets Ruth Vogel Morris White Seth Gaynes Abe L. Rogat Paul Wechter Leon Grossman James Katz Sara V. Rogat Paul J. Wallace Miriam Katz Hannah Zinder Anna Tober Irene Bader Betti Klein Daniel Ezra Cohen January 11 2013 Berthold Triest Rose Blumenthal Herman Lippe William B. Cohen Fayne G. Grossman Ly Triest Sally Kohn Bessie Millner Hilda Friedenthal Jennie Isermann Abraham Eisner Herbert Lee Freda Burstyn Louis Gordon Arthur Marks Pauline Hilcoff Sarah Levine Richard Rosen Herbert L. Goodman Tillie Mazor Gertrude Levin Ruth Lippe Norman Skversky Florence Katz and Judy Vigder kindle the holiday lights. Norma M. Greenberg Brad Ploener Alice Blumberg Sam Berman Bertha Topkis Celia Gorfinkel Rebecca Weisblat Sylvia Cohn Ruth Cohen Ida Axler Sophie Levy Sam Weiss Eleanor Litner Lisa Klein Frances Benenson Ann Libman Albert Green Gerald Olin Cecile M. Stern Libby Halpern Marjorie Milas Sam Kalowsky George M. Thomas Sylvia Taub Samuel Dorf Eva Rabot Randy Milberg Elsie Adlman Selma Gordon Lillian Davidson Albert Plaut Fannie Irol Rosin January 25, 2013 Sallie Levin Hedwig Einstein Rubin Bazarsky Sandra Clement Irwin Ronson Mollie Mackman Sophia Biron January 18, 2013 Joyce Rubel Anna Taub Milton Zinder David Gorton Garson Grossman Julia Saks Kenneth Burdman Sophie Green J. Simpson Marx Edward Wilkof Anna Fleischman Earle Horvitz Louis Locke Ben Levin In Memoriam Baruch dayan ha’emet. With profound sadness we inform you of the recent death of our loved ones Saul Kaufmann, Roslyn Orlin and Stuart Brodzansky. Yahrzeit Donations In Memory Of Donated By In Memory Of Donated By Louis Adler Frank Fineshriber Mortimer Libien Lois Lowsky Dr. Alan Barson Dr. Lois Barson Ernest Lichtenstein Rae Lichtenstein Karen Bell Linda uxbaum Cecelia Elman Liebow Elise Galinsky Leo Berns Simon Bernstein Arnold Manasse Ronda Manasse Margaret Brooks Garry Brooks Sara Markowitz Harriet Marks Blossom Chiller Evelyn Lerman George Rosenberger Mildred Rosenberger Anne Cohen Edward D. Cohen Michael A. Sabin Gloria & Howard Sabin Wally Daniel Gerard Daniel Charles Shapiro Carol Siegler Eli Davidson Celia Assiran Sidney Sinick Teddie & Gail Sinick Alex Etkin Toby Etkin Irwin Skirboll Morton Skirboll Marvin Fein Shirley Fein Sadie Smith Claire Smith Gus Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt David Steinberg Lillian Alpert Leo Gottlieb Gabrielle Miller Justin Van Guilder Joyce & Dr. Sheldon Paley Morris Israeloff Robert Israeloff Robert Walder Sigmund & Jenny Walder Constance Kaiser Lillian Sands Joseph Weinberger Edith Weinberger Irving Kushner Pearl Kushner Morton Weiss Barbara Blumfield Ruth Leis Nessa Levine Anne Wolkenberg Alfred Wolkenberg Milton Levine Joyce Toppel Sidney Yavetz Joyce Cooper Gertrude Levine Bernard Levine Shirley Zimmer Molla Gelwarg Samuel Levite Sylvia Pastor January 2013 page 18

TBI Installs New Mezuzah

The next time you go with global reach while also through the Temple’s side producing pieces through the door, be sure to look for the art of forged metal jewelry. new mezuzah recently in- His work can be seen in stalled there. This custom the permanent collection of piece is an original design by the Newark Museum in New TBI member Ed Brickman. Jersey and the Museum of While in his teens in New Art and Design in New York York, Ed spent time work- City. He has offered work- Temple member Ed Brickman and ing for a jeweler and realized shops for the Florida Society Rabbi Katz with the new mezuzah how much he enjoyed cre- of Goldsmiths and taught at Ed made for the Temple's side door. ating new designs. He later the Longboat Key Center for built a business importing the Arts and the Ringling and distributing nuts, bolts College of Art and Design. and screws into a company

GENERAL FUND Ilse Hecht, by Nessa & Richard Levine SOCIAL ACTION FUND In Appreciation: Rhoda Cooper, by Elise & James Ga- Theresa & Gail Sinick Vivian & Gerald Ross linsky, Nessa & Richard Levine Theresa & Gail Sinick Alice Taich, by Joyce & Dr. Sheldon LECTURE SERIES FUND Paley Theresa & Gail Sinick In Honor of: David Aura, by Susan Morin Continued Good Health: RABBI DISCRETIONARY FUND Our Aunt, Shirley Fein, by Honey & Kathy Brooks, by Susan Morin In Appreciation: Steve Fein Judy Vigder, by Susan Morin Theresa & Gail Sinick Marion Levine’s Birthday, by Harriet Stuart Brodzansky Allweiss, Janice & Ernest Ellison, Claire CHOIR FUND Smith In Honor of: Speedy Recovery: The Chanukah Dinner Committee, Dr. Eli Lerner, by Ruth Lerner Rhoda Cooper, by Shirley Fein Kathy & Garry Brooks, Nancy & Marion Levine’s Birthday, by Evelyn Ralph Cohen, Elise Galinsky, by Linda Maurer & Donald Kayton In Memory of: Buxbaum Sidney Robbins, by Vicki Bumagin & Richard Levine’s 75th Birthday, by Speedy Recovery: the Robbins Children Phyllis & Sam Rubinovitz Dorrace Zucker, by Ruth Lerner Roz Orlin, by Molly Schechter Steven Rifkin, by Sandra Rifkin In Memory of: TORAH FUND Marjorie Mesirov, by Sandra Rifkin Saul Kaufmann, by Elaine & Donald Speedy Recovery: Weill, Ruth Engman Jenny Broszansky, by Stuart Brodzansky VISITOR DONATIONS Irving Shuman, by Phyllis & Nelson Rhoda Cooper, by Sandra Cutler- In Appreciation: Garnick Cohen Seth & Patricia Thaller Joan Lyon Speedy Recovery: HOSPITALITY FUND Martin Marcus Bill Sandy, by Nessa & Richard Levine Theresa & Gail Sinick Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 19

Happy Birthday! 2 Mr. Murray Scheiner 17 Hon. Simon Bernstein 28 Mr. Howard Lieb 31 Mrs. Myra Goldstein 4 Mr. Zoltan Fried 17 Mr. Ira Zippert 29 Mrs. Barbara Blumfield 31 Mrs. Florence Levitt 4 Mrs. Claire Yablin 18 Mrs. Joan Dropkin 29 Mr. Robert Nelson 31 Mrs. Gabrielle Miller 5 Mr. Robert Blumberg 18 Mr. Richard Levine 30 Mr. Howard Baker 31 Mrs. Selma Pearl 5 Mrs. Bonny Israeloff 18 Mr. Jerome Salle 30 Mr. Albert Lerman 5 Mrs. Ruth Kreindler 18 Mrs. Muriel Schwarzman 6 Mr. Stuart Brodzansky 19 Mrs. Ann Bachmann 6 Mrs. Joelle Hamovit 19 Mrs. Barbara Krohn 7 Mrs. Hadassah Bacaner 19 Mrs. Winifred S. Skversky Anniversaries 7 Dr. Helga Wall Apelt 21 Mr. Sy Klionsky 8 Mrs. Ruth Ann Schumeister 22 Mr. Sidney Samuels 1 Michael & Nancy Eisenstat 9 Mrs. Gloria Bakal 23 Mrs. Ada Eisenfeld 21 Roger & Judy Goldstein 24 Mr. Fred Green 9 Mr. Richard Schumeister 22 Noel & Toby Siegel 24 Mrs. Marsha Ross 9 Mrs. Doris H. White 27 Shelly & Joyce Paley 10 Mrs. Dorothy Stevens 25 Mr. Aaron Brenner 28 Irwin & Mina Leibowitz 12 Ms. Susanne Olin 25 Mrs. Beatrice Einstein 12 Mr. David S. Young 25 Mr. Peter Roth 31 Sherman & Joyce Cooper 13 Mrs. Shirley Fein 26 Mrs. Reeva Shoengood 16 Mr. Howard Isermann 27 Mrs. Joyce R. Paley

From the Rabbi’s Desk (con’t from page 3) in ancient Egypt, we do not regard Egypt today in hostile Last month we observed a holiday that tells of how terms. For a long time, Christianity’s teaching of con- the Israelites of old thought they’d come to the end of tempt for Jews was deployed to foment religious passion their rope spiritually, when the oil for the Temple’s Eter- and redirect criticism of church authorities. In large nal light had seemingly run out. But they held on to the measure this is not the case today. promise of that everlasting flame just long enough for Rather than utilize the books of the New Testa- additional oil supplies to be secured. ment to evoke Jewish loathing, Christian clergy are now Maybe, after so many years of conflict, the light of much more emphasizing them as a touchstone to exam- peace will one day be illuminated in the Middle East. ine universal aspects of the human condition. They are Would it be a miracle? In some eyes, very much so. But mining it for interpretative dimensions of Jesus that un- more than this, it would be a testament to Israel’s refusal derscore spiritually affirming values. We wait for a simi- to hate, to hang on long enough to see her enemies live lar trend in many Muslim quarters to occur in terms of as true neighbors. a willingness to broaden horizons beyond strictly paro- chial, aggrandizing self-interest. Perhaps, the best Israel can hope for right now is to be treated as a kind of Middle-East Cuba. While hardly treated with open arms, at least she would not labor under constant existential threat. Since we do not know if the Arabs, along with Iran, will ever allow such a hudna or truce to effectively stand in lieu of incessant calls for Israel’s destruction, she must continue to be exceedingly vigilant. Israel has to project mili- tary strength but should also be conciliatory when possible. A Birthday Celebration Israel needs to be cognizant of the Arab need to save face. Rich Levine, our Temple treasurer, will share his 75th Leo Buscaglia once wrote: “When you get to the end birthday celebration with the congregation at shabbat services of your rope, tie a knot, hang on and swing.” While it often on Friday, January 11. feels as though Israelis have reached the end of their rope, Nessa & Rich invite you to join us for an expanded oneg. they have not only managed to tie a knot and hang on but Please come help Rich blow out the candles! also swing in many resourceful directions. January 2013 page 20 Please Support Full Salon Services

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