May 2013 Volume 27 - Number 5 Iyyar-Sivan 5773

Shavuot Services: Tuesday, May 14 - 7:30 pm - Erev Wednesday, May 15 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, May 16 - 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Yizkor

Erev Shavuot - Tuesday, May 14 - Maariv 7:30pm

Join our Tikkun Leil Shavuot study session following Maariv and running till we're done. We will read the first chapter of every book in the Tanach (bible). Tall order? Not really. Hopefully it will whet your appetite to read the rest of some of the books you may have skipped in the past.

Building Community Since 1954

Staff From Our Rabbi: From Our President:

Rabbi ...... Joshua Neely By Rabbi Joshua Neely By Arlene van de Rijn Education Director ...... Debra Kira Youth Director ...... Michael Weiss Here’s a good idea (I think so, Office Admin ... John-Patrick Alexander Is that kosher? This has become an anyway). Rather than operating from Bookkeeper ...... Lee Getsee English expression when someone is a stance of neediness (how are we questioning the rightness or appropriateness of a going to pay the electric bill if we don’t have this Executive Committee situation. On the one hand, I am proud that our or that fund-raiser?) perhaps we should make a system of eating has become a byword for stronger effort to live with the assets that already President ...... Arlene van de Rijn “beyond taint of suspicion.” On the other hand, 1st Vice Pres...... Eric Hoffman exist among us. We could look more carefully at kashrut was never meant to create suspicion in the the education, skills, hobbies, experiences and VP Membership ...... Elliott Davis first place. A person who is known to have trans- attitudes of our congregants and operate a syna- VP Education ...... Cathy Swerdlow gressed a prohibition mentioned in the Torah – gogue more from a position of strength rather than except idolatry, public desecration of Shabbat or Comptroller ...... Roz Weinstein neediness. denial of rabbinic authority – is trusted when he The hope to convince our congregants to be Secretary ...... Robin Reilly claims that he is observant of kashrut. Yoreh Sisterhood President ...... Valerie Kahn monetarily generous (in addition to dues) is ever Deah 119:7. Kashrut was never intended to di- present. Someone might say, “We have to empha- Men’s Club Pres...... Steve Berg vide Jews from one another or their community. size the monetary side of things until we have X Past President ...... Richard Crane The meanings of the different mitzvot of kashrut number of member units to support us.” While this are varied, but, taken together, they can build a might be accurate, this kind of thinking can lead to connectedness among our people. Trustees feelings about belonging to an “incapacitated” Too often, kashrut has been used in the modern congregation. society as a wedge to separate us from them, Harvey Arnowitz I think we need to emphasize more and more Lauren Brown where both us and them are children of Israel. At the assets of our congregants. In almost every Ed Calish Temple Israel we are dedicated to maintaining David Danziger congregational setting, the talents of the people Jo Ann Farb kashrut in our synagogue and promoting it in our themselves can be motivating once the culture of Andrew Feinberg lives. I know that not every member of our ex- Michael Fineberg neediness is not the main game in town. With a Fabienne Kaplan tended family keeps kashrut completely but, with Michael Langman spirited leadership team, it’s possible for congre- Sandy Masin minimal effort, everyone can still fully participate gational assets (unrelated to money) to generate Michelle McCormack in communal cooking. We have offered classes in Laurence Morrell innovation, energy and a can-do attitude. Harry Rein (Emeritus) the past and you have another opportunity to at- Two recent synagogue events illustrate my Mollie Savage tend a session on June 2nd from 9:30 to 10:00. Roberta Schreiber point. In April, Bijan Ravinoff spoke to us about Geanne Share This class covers the basics needed to cook in his growing up as a Jew in Iran, his move to Israel your own home for congregational events and at age 10 (alone with no family), and his final des- programs. Standing Committee tination years later of New York City where he Let me explain the basics so you’ll see how met his wife, Andrea. Members of the Adult Edu- Chairs easy it can be. Unused pots, pans and utensils cation Committee are to be commended for pro- prepare fresh or heckshered (kosher labeled) in- viding us with a fascinating story that didn’t cost a Adult Education ...... Laurence Morrell gredients separately from anything else. That’s Budget & Finance ...... Roz Weinstein penny. Also in April, the members of the Ritual pretty much it. We’ll cover some of the details of Committee hosted a Mitzvah Fair in the social hall Building & Grounds ...Harvey Arnowitz kosher labeling, meat and milk and some dos and Education - School..... Cathy Swerdlow where one could learn about the choreography of Endowment...... Eric Hoffman don’ts but that’s the heart of it. The rabbi doesn’t our Shabbat services and why we do what we do. Hiddur Mitzvah ...... Jo Ann Farb stand over your shoulder while you cook. We do The participants were well prepared, and it turned Marketing ...... Geanne Share not sniff at what you bring. If you’ve learned the out to be a most informative event (also free of Membership ...... Elliott Davis details and say you’ve followed the rules, we trust charge). This is the kind of internal spirit to which Ritual...... Michael Fineberg you. Ways & Means ...... Heidi Savage I am referring. A synagogue is built on knowledge and trust. Youth ...... Marci Gottfried Chances are you might hear someone say, “If We need both. I encourage you to come to the we had hot dogs, we could have some hot dogs seminar on June 2nd or give me a call so we can and baked beans—if we had some baked beans.” go over the few details one on one. Then, get We probably already have both the hot dogs and cooking. the baked beans. Let’s start from the point of, p.s. If you have taken a class with a previous “We have all these hot dogs and baked beans. Temple Israel rabbi, you are good to go. You’re What can we do with them?” This is a much bet- welcome to come in for a refresher, but it is not ter approach because it leapfrogs over negativity. necessary. I think we’re on the right track.

[email protected] Shalom, Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday Arlene van de Rijn Please call or e-mail for an appointment. [email protected]

From Our 6th & 7th Grade Car Wash Education Director To Benefit the People of Darfur

By Debra Ruth Kira

Shalom, I have begun all of my articles here at Temple Israel with this simple greeting. Yet, as Jews, we never take things at face value, so I ask you, is it really a simple greeting? In Judaism, shalom (peace) is one of the underlying principles of the Torah. “Her ways are pleasant ways and all her paths are shalom.” The Talmud explains, “The entire Torah is for the sake of the ways of shalom”. The Torah is a guide of how we should live. If the Torah is for the sake of shalom, then so too should be our lives. We should strive to make each day a day of completeness and wholeness, and to be at peace with ourselves and others . When we think of peace we usually associate this to mean an absence of war or strife, but the Hebrew meaning of the Lizzie Cohen word shalom is complex. The verb form of the root word is shalam and is usually used in the context of making restitution. When a person has caused another to become deficient in some way, it is the responsibility of the person who created the Johanna Crane deficiency to restore what has been taken, lost or stolen. So I began each article, not waiting for Yom Kippur, to ask that, if necessary, I be forgiven for any deficiencies I may have created. Hoping that everyone will find their own sense of shalom for the day. The verb shalam literally means to make whole or complete. The noun shalom has the more literal meaning of being in a state of wholeness or with no deficiency. I hope that my articles have found you in this wonderful state of being. The common phrase shalu shalom Yerushalayim (pray for the peace of Jerusalem) is not speaking about an absence of war (though that is part of it) but that Jerusalem (and by extension all of Israel) is complete and whole and goes far beyond the idea of "peace". I wish for you all as you continue your journey through your lives and your Judaism that you are able to find this sense of inner shalom. Jessica Sheffler DATES TO REMEMBER:

Sunday May 5, 2013 Last Day of Sunday School

Wednesday May 8, 2013 Last day of Wednesday School

Friday May 10, 2013 Graduation

Sunday May 12, 2013 Mother’s Day

Tuesday May 14, 2013 Erev Shavuot

Monday May 27, 2013 Memorial Day

Ben Adelman

Debra Ruth Kira [email protected]

We had an amazing Tu B’Shevat seder this year. The children helped lead the service and we rejoiced in the fruits and nuts that trees provide. We heard the story of Honi, who reminds us that just because we may not reap the benefits of our actions there is no reason not to create beauty that others may enjoy. In preparation for the seder the children created a paper ma- che tree and collected information from congregants that shows us how our congregation has arrived, from all over the world, to Winter Springs, Florida. Our older students interviewed some of our congregants and their interviews will be shared with you in this and upcoming bulletins. These are stories of courage, stories of how it can be difficult to grow up Jewish in a world that is not always tolerant of Jews. You’ve followed us month to month as we highlighted different students and congregants who shared with us some of their childhood memories. Here we have the last one from Lindsay and Penelope.

PENELOPE NEELY by Lindsay Gassman Boy, is it hard to be a Jew! We have to keep kosher, go to synagogue, and more. But what’s even harder is the fact that there aren’t a whole lot of us. One of the main things that people are afraid of is change. Moving to a new city, making new friends, or just switching schools can be scary. Penelope has been through lots of change, and you are about to hear her story. Penelope was born in South Korea, and was adopted by an English family when she was three. She lived on the south coast of England for several years, where there were hardly any Jews at all. Later in her life she felt like she needed a change, so she moved to Japan. There Penelope converted to Judaism, and also met her husband, the Rabbi, who was visiting Japan to figure out what he wanted to do with his life. There were almost no temples and only two JCCs in the entire country of Japan, but Penelope and the Rabbi somehow got by. On Passover the Rabbi’s mom sent them matzah from San Diego, because they had no way to buy it there. One day they decided that it was time for a major change, so they left for the US. They moved from city to city, later with their children Hannah and Nathaniel, and after a couple of years ended up in Or- lando. Why? Because there is a much larger Jewish community here, and that’s what makes it a great place to live, according to Penelope. Even though she loved Japan, it was practically impossible to go to temple and stay kosher there. As Penelope said, it’s MUCH easier to be a Jew in the US. Penelope has been a member of several congregations, but Temple Israel is by far the best. Not just because the Rabbi is her husband, but because it has a large and friendly Jewish community. She can actually go to synagogue knowing that there are plenty of other people around her who share her beliefs, which isn’t half bad. I think that we can all learn a little something from Penelope’s story. Just like school or work is more fun when you are with those who you share interests with, it was best for Penelope to live somewhere where there were Jews nearby. If Penelope and her husband never took a risk and moved to Japan, they would have never met. And if they didn’t make the largest change of all and moved to Orlando, they wouldn’t be as happy as they are today. But you don’t have to necessarily adjust your entire life to make a positive difference. You just have to make one small change at a time. So the next time you are worried about switching schools, joining that new club, or moving to a new neighborhood, just think about how far accepting a little adjustment got Pene- lope. Maybe change isn’t that bad after all!

TEMPLE ISRAEL YOUTH REGISTRATION FOR 2013-2014

Please Print Clearly

Check One: __ L’dor V’dor (Grades 2-5) ___Kadima (Grades 6-8) __ USY (Grades 9-12) Child’s Name ______Male ______Female ______Address ______Date of Birth______City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Name of School ______Grade as of 8/1/13 ______

Child’s Home Phone # ______Child’s Email ______

Mother’s Name ______Father’s Name ______

Mother’s Home Phone # ______Father’s Home Phone # ______

Mother’s Cell Phone # ______Father’s Cell Phone # ______

Mother’s Email ______Father’s Email ______

Best Number to Call ______

Married ___ Separated ___ Divorced ___ Widowed ___ Child lives with ___

Other Siblings ______

Are they going to be involved in Temple Israel’s Youth Groups? What age? ______

If not, how can we get them involved ______

Name of Siblings’ Schools ______Grade as of 8/1/13 ______

Is there anything we should know about that may affect your child’s attendance or participation at events? ______For more information, please visit the United Synagogue Youth (USY) International Website at: http://www.usy.org/

EMERGENCY INFORMATION

Please list two (2) emergency contacts, their relationship and phone numbers: ______

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Child’s Physician ______Doctor’s Phone # ______

Health Insurance Company ______Policy ______

Address ______Phone # ______

Please fill in the medical and insurance information fully.

PARENTAL RELEASE

I hereby give permission for my child, ______, to participate in the 2013-2014 Youth Department program at Temple Israel, on both Regional and Sub-Regional levels for Kadima and USY. In the event of an emergency, surgical or otherwise, and I cannot be reached, I hereby give permission for my child to be transported to the nearest medical facility and specifically authorize the representative of Temple Israel to select a physician and/or authorize medical treatment, including hospitalization, anesthesia, injection or other measures which he/she feels are in the best interest of my son/daughter.

Further, I give my permission to allow my son/daughter to travel by bus to chapter/sub-regional and regional events.

Parent Signature ______Date ______

Emergency Contact Number ______

*I understand that this waiver that I sign will be the predominant permission slip for the year for my child unless another slip is required*

Temple Israel Dues (Includes Standard Regional Dues):

YOUTH GROUP DUES USY $50 Kadima $30 L’dor V’dor $15

The Mitzvah Fair!

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Temple Israel Ritual Committee Needs Your Help

Dear Members,

Temple Israel is a congregation of doers and learners and the Ritual Committee welcomes those interested in learning how to run services. Currently, we are looking for new people to join our team of Gabbaim and Shlichay Tzibur. We especially want to train new volunteers for Gabbai Sheni and “Floor Gabbai.” Gabbai Sheni helps with bima duties to ensure a smooth and correct Torah service. The Floor Gabbai is responsible for recruiting honorees and making sure they are ready prior to the Torah service. Those who so desire can work their way up to Gabbai Rishon alternates as well. In the meantime, we’ll continue to rely on our primary Gabbai Rishon, Bob Kaplan, backed up by our trained alternates. We already have a draft Gabbai training manual so it would be relatively easy to learn these duties.

We also need new people (Shlichay Tzibur) to help lead parts of the services. New Shlichay Tzibur will be provided with a short training session and CDs and/or MP3 files to help them learn the nusach and various parts of the services. Please volunteer even if you can only help every so often. If you are interested in volunteering for either of these very important positions, please contact Bob

Kaplan at [email protected].

L'Shalom, Rabbi Joshua Neely Michael Fineberg, Chairman, Ritual Committee Robert Kaplan, Gabbai Rishon

Temple Israel Sisterhood Presents:

“An Evening with Maggie Anton” Thursday, May 9th at 7:00pm in the Temple Israel Roth Social Hall

Coffee & Dessert Reception $10 RSVP by Wednesday, May 8 to the Temple Israel Office Phone: 407.647.3055

Maggie Anton is the award winning author of Rashi’s Daughters, a trilogy that burst onto the literary scene in 2005 and captivated audiences all over the world. The series brought 11th century France to life with historical accuracy, Talmudic discussion and passion.

In 2012, Maggie Anton released the first book in her next series, Rav Hisda’s Daughter, set in 3rd century Babylonia. As Rome battles Zoroastrian Persia for dominance, Babylonia is in conflict. Amid the turmoil, Talmudic sage Rav Hisda and his colleagues struggle to establish new Jewish traditions after the destruction of Jerusalem’s Holy Temple. Hisdadukh, Rav Hisda’s beautiful and learned daughter, is coming of age.

Join us for an engaging evening with Ms. Anton as she shares her passion for Talmud study, historical research and the literary process. Following her presentation mingle with Maggie at a delicious dessert and coffee reception. Books will be available for sale and signing.

Shalom:

Well, my tenure as Sisterhood president has come to an end. It has been a joyous time serv- ing the fabulous women of Temple Israel! We have had many programs in the last 2 years: Sisterhood Shabbat, Lisa Kogen's Pass- over, our annual bus trip to South Florida, to name a few. Many temple members have served as speakers to give us valuable information including, but not limited to, Dr. Michael Fine- berg, Andrew Feinberg, Dr Terri Susan Fine Stenzler and Bill Kahn. More recently, we had the first Vashti's Banquet in Central Florida. The project was a winner and worth repeating. We also had a great presentation by Jewish National Fund. All were great successes. Our fund raising has improved the ark in the sanctuary, assisted with Harriett's Park, upgraded our synagogue kitchen, provided scholarships for our youth programs and purchased new equipment. The calendar book was extremely successful this past year with Sheri Denberg as chairman. Some of the proceeds have been used to purchase a commercial washer and dryer. We have also assisted the religious school with much needed equipment. This month, we are sponsoring a well known author, Maggie Anton, to discuss her latest book on May 9th, at 7pm. The book is the first in a series entitled Rav Hisda's Daughter. Her previous series is the Rashi's Daughters trilogy with positive reviews. The cost is $10 for the dessert reception. We hope you will all attend. I'll still be around doing other projects. I have a fabulous gal taking over the reins and a wonderful new board to continue the important work of the Temple Israel Sisterhood. Thanks for the opportunity to serve.

Love you all, Valerie Kahn Sisterhood President

WITH THESE HANDS A TASTE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD $30.00 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling

If you would like to have a copy Open by Appointment of our sisterhood cookbook, please let us know!

Synagogue Office: 407-647-3055, [email protected] Contact Mollie Savage at 407.260.1411 Marion Daitzman: 407-843-3406, [email protected] or [email protected] Sandy Oser: 407-295-3393, [email protected] Proceeds will benefit the charitable projects supported by Sisterhood. to schedule an appointment.

Religious School Special Shabbat

Friday, May 10, 2013 6:30 pm dinner, 7:30 pm Shabbat Service Graduation for our 7th Grade Students Teacher Appreciation Shabbat

Celebrate the accomplishments of our 7th graders!

Show your appreciation to our staff!

An Open Invitation to a Major Jewish Event

This October in Baltimore, United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism will celebrate its Cen- tennial by hosting The Conversation of the Century – an unprecedented gathering of 21st century Jews and today’s most innovative leaders, teachers, and performers. This event is for anyone looking for personal inspiration and the tools to foster thriving communities in a changing Jewish landscape.

On October 11-12, there will be a joyous Shabbaton, including five different services, renowned prayer leaders, and learning with outstanding scholars. At the conference on October 13-15, congregational leaders can address the major issues involved in building thriving communities: changes in Jewish identity and affiliation, making prayer resonant, building financial sustainabil- ity, engaging interfaith families, and more.

The program will abound with music and performance by leading artists. You'll leave with concrete ideas and practical strategies for creating a kehilla – a sacred community – of meaning and purpose.

It all takes place at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel. See an up-to-date list of speakers and register at www.uscj100.org. Don’t wait: there are special discounts for people who register early. There are also special discounts for students and young adults.

Our Kindergartners & First Graders Visit Chambrel!

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Tot Shabbat & Kiddush Luncheon

WE'RE HAVING A TOT SHABBAT ESPECIALLY FOR YOU, WE CERTAINLY HOPE YOU'LL BE ABLE TO COME. THIS INCLUDES YOUR MOMMY & DADDY, TOO, WE GUARANTEE IT WILL BE LOTS OF FUN!

SATURDAY, MAY 25th, IS THE DAY WE'LL START, THE TIME IS 11:30 (DECIDED BY COMMITTEE) OUR TOT SHABBAT SPACE IS A WORK OF ART, COME MEET MORAH JEN, SHE'S NICE AND PRETTY!

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM WITH LUNCH? WHY IS THIS SOMETHING WE WANT TO NURTURE? BECAUSE COMMUNITY IS BUILT WHEN DONE IN A BUNCH, AND YOU ARE OUR SYNAGOGUE'S FUTURE.

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Tot Shabbat & Kiddush Luncheon Saturday, May 25th, at 11:30 AM in the Roth Social Hall

Facilitated by Jennifer Cohen, mom of Stefanie & Lizzie

In an effort to improve the safety and security of our Religious School the following change has been proposed by the Education Committee and adopted by the Board of Directors:

The doors to the Religious School will be closed (locked) during school hours. This means that the side entrance by Harriett’s Park will only be open upon arrival and dismissal. Once school is in session (15 minutes after the start time) this door will be locked and entrance to the Religious School will be from the Office side door only. The other side will re-open 15 minutes prior to the end of school.

We have asked for parent volunteers to cover the Office to manage entrance to the building. School hours are Wednesday evening 4 – 6:30 pm and Sunday morning 9 am – Noon. The last day of school is Wednesday, May 8th. If you would like to volunteer for any of these times, please contact me at 407.862.2374 or [email protected]. Sunday can be divided in 2 shifts (9-10:30 and 10:30 to 12) if necessary.

There is a desk in the office to sit at. You can use this as quiet time for yourself. Maybe read a book or catch up on your laptop. It has the potential to be a real win-win situation! I am hoping that this can be instituted smoothly so that we can finish out this school year. I know we all agree that the safety and security of our children is our highest priority.

Cathy Swerdlow VP Education

Temple Israel at The Israel Independence Day Festival!

Conversations with the Rabbi

Elliott Davis & Judy Kahan Sandy Masin & Geanne Share

Birthday Craziness for Hannah & Rabbi

Family Shabbat Dinner Preparation

Sharon & Doug Sachs The Sachs sisters were in charge of the garlic bread.

The Sachs Sisters with Nicki D'Amato.

Let’s Remember All The Mothers

5th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch

Presented by the Temple Israel Men’s Club

Sunday - May 12, 2013

Free Coffee - 9:00 am -10:00 am Brunch - 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Brunch

$ 12.00 adults $ 4.00 under 17 Ages 3 and under free

RSVP by Thursday, May 9th 407-647-3055 [email protected]

Save The Date!

Kabbalat Shabbat

Monthly Birthday Party at Featuring the Boys & Girls Club

Meitin in Altamonte Springs. Religious School For info or to participate, Students call Arlene van de Rijn

at 407-761-1243. May 10, 2013

Do you want to do something sweet for your synagogue? 6:30 pm Family Shabbat Dinner Purchase 2 Costco cakes for one of our 7:00 pm Boys and Girls Clubs Birthday Parties!!!! Meet and Greet Only $36 7:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat Make check payable to Temple Israel with a 8:00 pm memo that says Ma’asim Tovim. Refreshments THANK YOU!!!

Johanna Crane Ben Adelman daughter of Kristin & Richard Crane son of Julie Adelman & Joel Adelman May 3 - 4, 2013 May 17 - 18, 2013 24 Iyyar 5773 9 Sivan 5773

Adult Education Committee’s Upcoming Events

Sunday, May 19, will be Sunday Afternoon at the Movies. The film this month will be the comedy "Keeping Up With the Steins." The film will be at 2:00 PM in the Roth Social Hall.

Our tentative movie schedule:

 June: “A Matter of Size” - a popular Israeli comedy  July: “Munich” - a drama about the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre (there will be an intermission)  August: “A Band’s Visit” - another popular Israeli comedy  September: “The Gatekeepers” or “School Ties”

Dr. Terri Susan Fine will be making a special Judaism in a Nutshell presentation about the US two party system of elections and the Israeli multi party system of elections. More details to come.

TEMPLE ISRAEL’S LIBRARY IS YOUR RESOURCE CENTER FOR BOOKS, eBOOKS, DVDs, MUSIC, AND MOVIES.

We have copies of the Sunday movies, in case you missed them, as well as many others, including Sarah’s Key, The Frisco Kid, Keeping the Faith, Bugsy Malone, Ushpizin, The Devil’s Arithmetic, Defiance, Esther, Exodus, Fiddler on the Roof, Gentleman’s Agreement, Image before my Eyes, Munich, Persepolis, Schindler’s List, and Yentl, just to name a few….

COME CHECK OUT OUR NEWLY EXPANDED AUDIO SECTION. Whether you are interested in listening to Yiddish songs, Hebrew prayers, or an Audio book, come check out what is available here at the TI Library. We have over 140 e-books, including The Observant Life by Martin Cohen, 100 Kindle e- books, 18 Nook books, and 23 PDF books in our eBook Section. There should be something for everyone. Steve Berg, our Library Assistant, will be happy to help you download them onto your laptop, Kindle or Nook. Join our Library E-book Reading Club!

LIBRARY HOURS Wednesdays 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sundays 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Also by appointment.

Please contact our Librarian, Sylvia Schafer at 407-388-9933, or email [email protected]

March 2013 Donations

HIDDUR MITZVAH—HARRIETT’S PARK SISTERHOOD FUND In Memory of Donor In Memory Of Donor J.M. Feinberg Louis & Merle Feinberg Ben Hosid & Mary Jabitsky Helen Hosid William H. Cope Judith M. Cope CEMETERY FUND Regina Sami & Samuel Sami Rouben & Lena Sami In Memory Of Donor Sara F. Gassman Marvin Gassman ONEG KIDDUSH FUND Jennie Gross Bill & Carol Kraw In Memory Of Donor Jack J. Levitt Rosalind J. Levitt Fay Reilly & Donald Reilly Gary & Robin Reilly Ernest D. Rapp Sylvia Rapp Family Trust Morton Levey Gloria & Harvey Titen Joseph Mayer Alterman Sylvia Slayback William Gutter & Rosalind Dorsky Larry Gutter & Debbie Meitin Sophie Kamenoff Madaleen Kamenoff General Donation Judith & Robert Hara The Oneg was sponsored in March by: GENERAL FUND  Carole & Wayne Lainof – In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, In Memory Of Donor Will Hoffman Talitha Lauer & Ray Chisdes Carol Chisdes & Family  The Ihns Family – In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their friend, Will Hoffman Ralph Meitin, Gordon Toll, William Cope Judith Cope Audrey & Norman Turkel Judith Cope The Kiddush Luncheon was sponsored in March by: Leah Donenfeld, Harry Donenfeld Ruth Donenfeld  Sara & David Danziger - in honor of David Danziger’s & his grandson, & Celia Donenfeld Ruth Donenfeld Aaron Karr’s birthday Leon Goldfarb Sonnie Lichtenstein & Barry Goldfarb  Carole & Wayne Lainof – In honor of the Bar Mitzvah of their grandson, Judith P. Schick Solomon F. Schick Will Hoffman Miriam Schreiber Barry & Roberta Schreiber Mary Zimmerman Lisa Titen Mollie Taran Miriam Van Mary Zimmerman Seema Zimmerman Our condolences to…

MARLENE A. DAVIS ART EDUCATION FUND Rochelle Richman and family In Memory Of Donor on the death of her beloved father, Jake Alhadeff, Ida VanBaalen Elliott Davis who passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013. Anna Krate Marion & Ira Daitzman

RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND Marion Daitzman and family In Memory Of Donor on the death of her beloved mother, Ida Eisen, Dr. David Wagner Cynthia & Zack Farber who passed away on Thursday, April 18th, 2013. June Stern Gary & Robin Reilly Harold Kurtzberg Amy Supraner Major Abraham Baum Rawleigh Sallee April Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses:

In Honor Of Donor  Sarabecca Rosier  Arlene Silver Rabbi Joshua Neely Cathy Swerdlow  Jan Suberman  Marion Daitzman SAVAGE FAMILY CHAPEL FUND  Ellen Calish  Barbara Weinreich In Memory Of Donor  Shirley Gold  Andrea Ravinoff Major Abraham Baum & Ida VanBaalen Karen & Mollie Savage

TORAH PRESERVATION FUND In Memory Of Donor Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for … Abraham Krochek Edith Fenster  Fabienne Kaplan - Director  Shirley Gold YOUTH FUND  Phyllis Kamenoff In Memory Of Donor Lester Zimmerman Lisa Titen

MA’ASIM TOVIM FUND In Memory Of Donor Eileen Hammer Edith Fenster may be purchased or reserved. In Honor Of Donor Jacob Tabatabai Helen Hosid

May their memories always serve as a blessing.

$360 for a perpetual memorial plaque in the sanctuary.

Contact the synagogue office at 407-647-3055.

A VERY BIG THANK YOU

TO May

1 Scott Kramer 16 Murray Schwartz Our Mitzvah Fair Volunteers 2 Beatrice Arnowitz 19 Matthew Kopkin 2 Carol Chisdes 19 Adrian Share Our Meitin Religious School Students 2 Michael Stern 22 Edith Fenster 3 Susan Morgan 22 Winston Schwartz Our Membership Committee 3 Paul Stenzler 22 Isabella Simmens 4 Monica Goldman 23 Cari Kramer 4 Eleanor Tross 23 Arnold Lazar For showing the larger community how wonderful you 6 Steven Kluger 24 Rose Savage all are and how much Temple Israel members support 7 Robin Katzman 25 Doris Glasser and love each other. 9 Alicia Cline 25 Ellen Kamenoff 9 Jessica Swerdlow 25 Roberta Schreiber 10 Jerome Feinstein 26 Mildred Sokolow 10 Joe Velez 26 Sophia Wise 11 Elaine Lustig 27 Dahlia Kaplan 12 Miriam Crane 27 Nathan Kluger 13 Eve Gassman 28 Yaakov Stern 15 Jaclyn Clark 29 Charles Dobbs 15 Abby Katzman Hoffman

We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat Friday, May 10, 7:30 pm

Anniversaries, Birthdays, and all other simchas will be recognized, and you will be

Thank You! blessed from the pulpit.

Sandy Oser, Mollie Savage, Penelope Neely & Arlene van de Rijn

For volunteering in the office during the month of April.

A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without whom the Bulletin and Shabbat handout would be rife with grammatical mishaps!

Larry Gutter, Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely, Arlene van de Rijn & Geanne Share May

3 Bunny & Larry Feldman If you are interested in being an office 3 Margaret & Albert Katz volunteer, please call 407-647-3055. 17 Jennifer Roth Tabatabai & Jeff Tabatabai 19 Joan & Neil Okun 22 Barbara & Joe Ihns 25 Rebecca & Sam Kauffman 29 Fayge & Frederick Cohen

If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at 407-647-3055 and we will add you to the list.

Class :Adultpm B'nai Mitzvah •11:00 am yan •9:00am : noon at Moviesthe •2:00pm : Class :Adultpm B'nai Mitzvah •11:00 am yan •9:00am : Class :Adultpm B'nai Mitzvah •11:00 am Meeting •9:45am : Brunch AnnualMother’s Day •9:00am yan •9:00am : • CommitteeMeeting •11:00 am : Class :Adultpm B'nai Mitzvah •11:00 am yan •9:00am : gious School •

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Mother'sDay LastDay of SundayReli-

Sunday

1:00pm 5th :

- MorningMin- Sunday After- - MorningMin- - Men'sClub MorningMin- - MorningMin-

12:00 12:00 12:00 12:00

Marketing

• • nanceCommittee Meeting •7:00pm :

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Office ClosedOffice MemorialDay

May 1

Monday

Budget& Fi-

CommitteeMeeting •7:00pm : Service • Meeting tors •7:00pm :

31,21 2013 Iyyar

28 21 14 7

7:30pm :Erev Shavuot

Tuesday

Education Boardof Direc-

ShavuotService • School WednesdayReligious •4:00pm : • Committeetion Meeting •7:00pm :

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9:00am YomYerushalayim

Wednesday

Lastday of Adult Educa-

11:00am :

CommitteeMeeting •7:00pm : ShavuotService with • MaggieAnton Presents:An Evening with •7:00pm : CommitteeMeeting •7:00pm :

Yizkor

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9:00am

Thursday

Executive Sisterhood Executive

11:00am :

22 Sivan 5773

vices •7:30pm : •7:00pm : vices •7:30pm : •7:00pm : vices •7:30pm : •7:00pm : vah • Services School& Simcha Shabbat •7:30pm : •7:00pm : Dinner •6:30pm : vices •7:30pm : •7:00pm : vah •

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Ben Adelman BarMitz- JohannaCrane Bat Mitz-

Friday

ShabbatSer- Meet& Greet ShabbatSer- Meet& Greet ShabbatSer- Meet& Greet Religious Meet& Greet FamilyShabbat ShabbatSer- Meet& Greet

vices •9:30am : vices •9:30am : vah • gregation •11:00 am : vices •9:30am : gregation •11:00 am : vices •9:30am : vah •

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Ben Adelman BarMitz- JohannaCrane Bat Mitz-

Saturday

ShabbatSer- ShabbatSer- ShabbatSer- ShabbatSer-

JuniorCon- JuniorCon-

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Building Community Since 1954

Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (In the Chapel)

Lag B’Omer

Sunday, May 5, at Temple Israel

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

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