URJ AFFILIATED JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 Temple Times TEMPLE EMANU-EL | SARASOTA , F LORIDA | FOUNDED 1956

Rabbi’s Message: Our Prayers EDITOR’S NOTE REGARDING Jews are supposed to pray. 2020 gave THE CORONAVIRUS us a lot to pray for and about. We asked All services and events are currently God for safety and peace. We thanked being held virtually or outdoors with God for health and abundance. Yet, safety guidelines in place. Please look something felt different for me this past for news and updates on the temple year. The words of devotion and appeal website and in our Eblasts. felt more global. Perhaps because we are Shabbat Services will be livestreamed all impacted by the pandemic, I found at: WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG that more often, my prayers included others. Our tradition says this is good. Stay healthy and well. In the Torah, Moses’ Midianite father-in-law, Jethro, offers beautiful words in praise of God. After Moses tells him all that God had done for the Rabbi Michael Shefrin God, help us in 2021 to be like Jethro. Israelites, Jethro offers: “Blessed is the Let us praise You for all that You do and Lord, who rescued you from Egypt and These are good and right ways to pray. offer more prayers with others in mind. the hand of Pharaoh, who delivered We should also make sure to pray Amen. the people from under the hand of the for others. Rabbi Michael Shefrin Egyptians.” (Ex. 18:10) There are so many who need our Do you see what is so special about prayers. Those who are ill, those we his prayer? He offered praise to God, worry about, those who have no one to IN THIS ISSUE not for what had been done for him, pray for them. Even those whose way rather, for what had been done for Mo- of being in the world bothers us can be President’s Message...... 2 ses and the people. His worship was on prayed for. Offering prayers with others Brotherhood...... 3 behalf of others. in mind is an act of humility. Sisterhood...... 4 It is good to give thanks for what we I’d like to share something person- Executive Director’s Message...... 4-5 have in our lives. It is right to ask God al with you. When we offer our silent Member Spotlight...... 7 for what we need. Jethro receives extra prayers as a community during services, Caring for Our Seniors...... 8 praise in the Talmud because his prayer my prayers are focused on others. They Kaplan Scholar-in-Residence Announced.... 8 to God is focused on others. are focused specifically on you. I ask Virtual Veterans Shabbat...... 9 Much of our liturgy is written in God to look after you, to answer your Starfish Programs Continue...... 11 the plural. Many Jewish prayers are for prayers, to give you everything that you Learning About “Empires of Israel”.... 12 the community, which includes each want and need. Jethro taught me to do Special Temple Livestream Moments.... 15 one of us. Our ancient sages brilliantly this. Perhaps you will do the same. Social Action News...... 16 structured our prayers this way. As well, As we enter this new year, still phys- TEEM Plugged In...... 17 each of us, in our own words of prayer, ically distant from others, let us seek to Jacob Maggard Bar Mitzvah...... 18 make requests on behalf of our families be closer to God and to others through Adult Education Update...... 19 and our world, which again, includes us. our prayer. Photo Galleries...... 21-23 support our hospitalized temple mem- President’s Message bers and those in short term rehab cen- Hanukkah Sameach to my temple fami- ters with phone calls and on-site visits ly. I hope your festival lights during this whenever feasible. holiday have brought you a sense of re- Long time chair and former temple flection and appreciation of the life and president Michael Richker, has an- liberties we all enjoy. Throughout this nounced he is stepping down as chair pandemic the rabbis continue to lead of the Philanthropy Committee after services with occasional guest speakers serving in that capacity since 2007. In and musical soloists. In addition, com- that year, the committee was formed Jeff Kessler mittees are bringing forward innovative and Michael stepped up to be its leader. and interesting programs for all to enjoy. Through a majority of his efforts, the As Immediate Past President he will re- Going into 2021, we can look for- Cornerstone Society has grown to main on the board through June, 2021 ward to more interesting programs via approximately 103 families. Michael’s and plans to attend board meetings via livestream, zoom and in-person outdoor business background enabled him to zoom although the 7hr time difference events. Stay tuned for those outdoor in look at the temple as a business and will make it a late night. On behalf of person events. every temple member as a customer that the board we wish them both safe travels As many things stay the course, we needed to be treated with courtesy and and safe keeping. Ken’s presence on the also have exciting announcements and respect. Michael walked the talk and board will be missed but not forgotten. changes that make our temple stronger that was evident with every role he took Thanks Ken and Tanice for all you have and create greater value for our mem- on over the last 13 years. Michael served done for Temple Emanu-El over the past bers. At the November Board of Trustees on the temple board from 2006-2016 number of years. meeting I announced that Jeff Kessler as 1st vice president, president and As this is my last message of the has accepted the position of Chair of the trustee. In addition, he chaired galas, 2020 year I wish all of you a Happy and Technology Committee. During the past participated in our three renovation Healthy New Year, and let’s all hope that projects and was a member of numerous year, temple members, Ronni Loundy we will be together in person praying, other committees. Michael’s interest and Dr. Gayle Yaverbaum have assisted and socializing real soon. many members with accessing zoom and is in insuring that the temples finan- dealing with a variety of smartphone cial integrity is first and foremost. His Barry Gerber, issues. Thanks to both Ronni and Gayle presence at monthly board meetings is President for their dedication and efforts particu- his way to stay informed. Michael may larly during the high holidays. Jeff will have stepped away from be initially working on establishing goals the responsibilities of the for the committee and reaching out for Philanthropy Committee Sisterhood Presents members wishing to join. but I’m sure he will main- Jeff has worked in the information tain a certain presence A Virtual Tour of technology field his entire career, after here at the temple. We graduating from New York University need more Michael Rich- with a MBA in Information Systems. ker’s!! Thank you Michael He started his career as a programmer/ on behalf of the board analyst and held a number of jobs in the and the entire temple for industry, both as an individual contrib- what you have done to utor and in management. Eventually, he make Temple Emanu-El focused on the healthcare industry, serv- the vibrant and successful ing in senior management positions for temple it is today. Save the Date several hospitals. He finished his career, Other news to report retiring in 2017, as the Chief Infor- is bittersweet. Ken Marsh Tuesday, February 16 mation Officer of Dana Farber Cancer and Tanice Knopp have Institute in Boston after 16 years as the informed us of their deci- at 1:30 pm CIO. Please join me in welcoming Jeff as sion to relocate to Israel. the new Technology Committee Chair. They have been accepted A Zoom Event Barbara Gerber has accepted the role to become Israeli citizens and the process will begin as chair of Hospital Visitations with the Register at recent passing of our special friend and in late January for Ken www.sarasotatemple.org former temple president, Renee Gold. and then Tanice will fol- Barbara and the committee members low him sometime later.

2 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 3 by invitation, so if you’re interested send an email to Burgess Temple Emanu-El Levin at [email protected]. The Sports interest group Brotherhood is exploring four options: a sports trivia night, fantasy foot- ball, a college basketball March Madness pool (with play $$), and, when conditions permit, outdoor softball. Your feedback If you haven’t already and suggestions are welcome. Please contact Ken Simon at seen it, let me call your [email protected]. The Theater group for the foreseeable attention to our new future will focus on play-readings, having recently read and emergency exit system, enjoyed sketches from the show “Oy”. If you are interested recently completed with in participating, or being in our audience, please contact me guard rails (see photo, at [email protected]. We meet monthly on Thursday right). When you’re in afternoons from 2:30-4:30 pm. the neighborhood, stop Rich Fine, by the campus, and Brotherhood President admire. Brotherhood is proud to have helped make this a reality. As we head into 2021, Brotherhood sends to you, your family, and loved ones our wishes for a happy, healthy and New exit ramp at Temple Emanu-El Covid-free new year, and our hopes for a less stressful year WELCOME! ahead. At least, we ended the year on a high. TEMPLE EMANU-EL WELCOMES Our signature December event, “Los Trabas in Concert” THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS was a huge success, thanks to the efforts of Don Malawsky teaming with Rabbi Elaine, and the expert videography team who filmed our wonderful High Holy Days services. If you at- Drago, Cameron & Christopher tended our classical music event, closing your eyes now should Murphy, Gwen & David recall the warm smiles you felt while experiencing those beau- tiful music moments created by Betsy Hudson Traba on flute, her husband Fernando Traba on bassoon, and Jesse Martins on piano. It was truly a wonderful concert. It’s January now, and for the seventh consecutive year Sarasota Arthritis Center Brotherhood, in sponsorship with Sisterhood and Social Ac- Ronald I. Weitzner, M.D. Richard A. Yonker, D.O. tion, will present a tribute to the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther Jeffrey L. Kaine, M.D. 1945 Versailles St. King Jr. on Sunday, January 17, 2021. We plan to make this Yoel Drucker, M.D. Sarasota, Florida 34239 Robert L. Ikeman, M.D. 941-365-0770 event available through livestream to temple members and the Tatiana Huguenin, M.D. 941-955-8984 fax Sarasota-Bradenton community. Our program will include Bradley Weitzner, M.D. www.arthritiscenters.net as honorees the late Congressman John Lewis and the late Jaishree Manohar, M.D. Cindy V. Johnston, M.D. Offices in Bradenton, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Gins- Kimberly Lyn Shue, M.D. Venice and Englewood burg, with readings of their respective views presented, while Jesse Boodoo, M.D. are listed on the reverse adding music reflective of the civil rights movement. If you Our other offices: haven’t already done so, mark your calendars for this extraor- Sarasota Bradenton dinary program. For event details, check out Tuesday email Arthritis Research Center Arthritis Center announcements and the Temple Times. 1945 Versailles St., Suite 101 5308 4th Ave. Circle East Brotherhood is proud to have initiated Interest Groups for Sarasota, FL 34239 Bradenton, FL 34208 941 366-1244 941 567-4021 temple members who wish to share interests in investments, sports, and theater. Groups are now open to all members, with Venice Englewood a no-obligation offer to check us out. The Investment Club Arthritis Center Arthritis Center supports members with all levels of experience. They meet 411 Commercial Ct., Ste. D 684 S. Indiana Ave. Venice, FL 34292 Englewood, FL 34223 twice a month on Mondays from 10:30 am to noon, with the 941 484-4409 941 475-3839 initial session attracting fifteen congregants. Participation is

2 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 3 Executive Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood Director’s Message New Year’s Day: I found myself in a lit- We are writing this on December 3rd tle bit of a quandary this month. When for the January issue of the Temple I sat down to write my article, I asked myself, “Do I mention the New Year Times. We are still basking in the glow Rosalie Leon singing Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen of the wonderful program presented by since it is a secular holiday and not Jew- Rosalie Leon. Rosalie’s program, Women 2021, co-sponsored by Brotherhood ishly significant?” It is extremely import- of Valor, gave us a peek into the lives and and Sisterhood. This event is open to ant to me, both personally and profes- influence of six women and a represen- all (18-years or older) for a cost of $5 sionally, to be respectful and inclusive. tative song for each. Rosalie’s perfor- for a pack of five different bingo cards. Anyone who knows me expects ques- mance was flawless. The stories she told Pre-registration is required and can be tions when we talk. I am “that one”- the were happy, beautiful and poignant and done on the temple website www.saraso- one who asks the questions and wants gave the 60 people who attended food tatemple.org/event-registration.html. to know more. So, I took a little poll for thought and songs to hum through- Tuesday, January 5 at 7 pm, ZOOM and asked my Jewish friends about their out the rest of the day. with Kim Sheintal as she presents feelings regarding New Year’s and I also The Sisterhood’s Book and Au- “Looking Back as We Celebrate 65 Years did a Google search with my favorite of Temple Emanu-El”. This will be a thor Chat series was a great success! Last Jewish sources. Overall, I found consen- photo presentation with Kim’s narration month’s conversation between Rabbi sus that my Jewish friends celebrate both to celebrate Temple Emanu-El’s 65th Aviva Berg and Jennifer Rosner, author Rosh Hashanah and New Year’s Day of The Yellow Bird Sings, was emotion- birthday. Please help us celebrate and with there being a distinct emphasis on al, authentic, and heart-felt. We look provide the cake. the religious renewal versus secular goal forward to another conversation with Sunday, January 17 at 2 pm, Sis- setting and one being significantly more Jennifer when her next novel is released. terhood, Brotherhood, and SAC will important than the other. The Sisterhood Book Club meets present a free Livestreamed tribute to monthly on ZOOM on the first Tuesday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and also Celebrating New Year’s Day can be of every month at 1:30 pm. celebrate the lives of Congressman John full of exciting new promises to start For 2021, we have select- Lewis and U.S. Supreme Court Justice fresh. I am a self-devoted strive to be ed award-winning literature and nonfic- Ruth Bader Ginsburg. On behalf of the better and do more type of person all tion books that have a Jewish connec- tribute, you may make a donation to All the time, so setting goals because it is tion. Our book selections are: Faiths Food Bank. a new year is not a huge motivator for • January 5 - House on Endless Waters You can still order dinners for Fridays me. I find this to be even truer since by Emuna Elon through our Shabbat-To-Go program. March. With the changes and struggles • February 2 - Color Me In Look for we have all encountered for the past by Natasha Diaz menus each week in the Mes- nine months, I found myself really • March 2 - My Own Words sage from the Temple or in the eblasts needing to focus on decreasing my stress by Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Sisterhood and Brotherhood mem- each day in a healthy manner. Initially, I bers. Thanks to everyone who support • April 6 - Memento Park started walking at night because my days this program. Net proceeds are used in by Mark Sarvas were long, and it was the only time I support of the temple. could do it. I have always been a walker • May 4 - America’s Jewish Women Alice Cotman is available to help you by Pamela Nadell but rarely walked at night because of shop in the Sisterhood Gift Shop. scheduling and safety. To increase my • June 1- The Third Daughter Contact Alice alicecotman@gmail. by Talia Carner safety, I recruited my husband to come com or call 941-359-6451 to make an with me. My new routine has turned For more information, contact Karen appointment. into our new routine. Our late evening Androphy at: [email protected]. Our best wishes to all for a happy, walks have become an essential way for healthy and safe 2021. Hopefully it will Coming in January us to slow down and connect. The start include hugs, travel and visits to family Do you love team trivia? Another of the new secular year can be an oppor- and grandchildren. team trivia is being planned for Sunday, tunity to try something new for yourself January 10, 2021. More details to come. Susan Simon and Susan Meisel, or just an excuse to have a little fun and For all you Bingo enthusiasts, Bingo Sisterhood Co-Presidents celebrate. If the past nine months have will be back on Sunday, January 31,

4 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 5 time to make safety and security im- Both of these projects relate to cre- provements on our beautiful campus. A ating a safer campus for our members, couple of significant projects are nearly staff, and guests. Security and safety finished and awaiting final touches and remain a predominant focus. Overall, inspections. Pictures to come. I am most we aim for a multi layered approach pleased to report all doors and win- with seeking to make modifications as dows in both buildings are now impact recommended by our Security Com- resistant. This is huge progress on our mittee and external security experts. I campus! The special funding required am happy to report we are also working for this large undertaking came from the with Jeff Solomon, the new security lovely gala that was hosted last Febru- director hired by the Federation of ary to honor Susan and Randy Mallitz. Sarasota-Manatee and Secure Commu- THANK YOU to the fabulous Mallitz nity Network (SCN). Mr. Solomon is family and each and every person who scheduled to fully evaluate our campus participated and donated! in December. Strong community part- The second significant project that is nerships are vital. Christine Elliott awaiting a final inspection is the expan- Wishing you good health, sion of the sanctuary emergency exit. Christine Elliott, taught me anything, it is to appreciate The steps outside the exit were expand- Executive Director what truly matters and make time for ed, and a ramp was created immensely what is important. Be sure to wave and improving the overall safety of this area. honk if you happen to pass me. #lat- The funding for this project came from enightwalkingclub the Brotherhood’s gift to the temple and Temple Projects: Since the building from temple reserve funds. We appre- has been predominantly closed since ciate Brotherhood’s generosity to help March, we have taken advantage of this make this project happen!

2021 SISTERHOOD BOOK CLUB Zoom Book Club Meeting and Discussion

Tuesday 1/5/2021 1:30 PM Tuesday 2/2/2021 1:30 PM

Register at www.sarasotatemple.org For more information contact Karen Androphy at:[email protected]

4 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 5 LOOKING BACK……. TEMPLE EMANU-EL IS TURNING 65!

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 @ 7:00 pm

Join us via Zoom. Enjoy old photos and memories. We are wishing Temple Emanu-El a very happy birthday! Please, no presents.

RSVP by Jan. 3: https://www.sarasotatemple.org/event-registration.html

6 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 7 the Spring Training Tour. Immediately, for JFCS regularly. Susan is currently Sarasota became a favorite location for involved in reviving the Women’s’ Inter- them to visit and they soon relocated faith Network of Sarasota-Manatee with permanently and got involved. As part her new partner, Alice D’Souza, who is of the Jewish Chorale, she performed at the facilitator for 2021. Two years ago, TEE and soon Rabbi Glickman and she Susan and Alice were asked to create a discovered he had been the visiting rabbi TEE Elder Calling Committee to con- at the nursing home where her aunt nect with isolated older members. It was lived in Houston. Jewish geography… a welcome outreach that became even again! In addition, our Renee Gold, of more critical a year later when COVID blessed memory, kept giving her those arrived. Susan and Alice were then asked Susan Skovronek long looks from her own seat in the to become two of four Group Leaders Our Spotlight Member each month sanctuary that meant it was time for her of our Members Calling Members, a reminds us that our Temple family is to join. She became a member of TEE, program for the membership-at-large, made up of individuals, each with a of course! which has been the glue that has kept different path to becoming who they us together during these tough times. are…people who give of their time and She has found it to be an often close energy to Temple Emanu-El as dictated relationship with members in need of by their heart… just ask them and they personal contact, even if only by phone. will say “yes.” Susan Skovronek is one of To know someone is checking on you them. Susan, a Brooklyn native, identi- and engaging in your life is a relief to fied herself as a “gastronomic” Jew in her many people who may feel forgotten. childhood. She said, “not much ritual What she knows is that in the future, but as a Jewish family.” However, as the she will have to change from a “human years have gone by, and with raising doing” and become a “human being” her boys, Eric and Alex, in a Reform and will continue to work with those Temple, she now identifies as a “happy always in need through the Caring and joyous” Jew. Music inspires her at Committee. She and Alice have recently become a part of an outreach effort in our Temple as does being a part of a Christine Elliott warm, loving, friendly Jewish communi- the LGBTQ community through the ty sharing all of the values she cherishes As she had before, in N.J., Susan Senior Friendship Center. Susan is In in her life. joined the Caring Committee at TEE the Spotlight wherever she donates her Susan remembers her first childhood making visits to the then Kobernick time and energy. Her need to become volunteer assignment delivering her House taking her iPad to the demen- involved has benefited our Temple mother’s fresh baked hamentaschen to tia ward where she played music and family in every way. We are grateful for the Jewish neighbors, as an act of kind- watched as the residents became ener- her willingness to say “yes” and make ness. Memories of her father supporting gized. Also, she volunteered on the So- a difference for so many of us. We are his synagogue was also an early inspi- cial Action Committee and served as an blessed. Thank you. ration. As her desire to help grew, she Interim Chair and sang in the Temple Interviewed by Phyllis Dreyfuss, insisted on being active in any group Volunteer Choir. She’s also the person Board Trustee who picks up and delivers the clothing she joined. December 2nd, 2020 As an adult, while raising her fam- for Resurrection House and the food ily, Susan was a tennis instructor and after the boys were grown, she owned a Will We See You at franchise printing business. At her Tem- ple in Morristown, she believed in the Lunch with the Rabbis? education her sons received and she was Wonderful monthly drawn to the Temple. Susan was a mem- program currently ber of the Social Action Committee, being held via Zoom the Caring Committee and ultimately served on their Board for 11 years. Scheduled Dates Upon retirement, in 2005, as part Wednesdays, January 6th of a Road Scholars program, Susan and and February 3rd @ Noon her partner, Gin, came to Sarasota for

6 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 7 Caring for Our Rabbi Ed Feinstein Seniors – in Sarasota Will Serve as Temple & in Israel Emanu-El’s Kaplan Among the greatest challenges our Scholar-in-Residence community faces during the coronavirus pandemic is caring for our seniors – Temple Emanu-El is honored and de- keeping them protected physically, ac- lighted to welcome Rabbi Ed Feinstein tive mentally, and nourished spiritually as this year’s Kaplan Scholar-in-Residence, and emotionally. How can the necessity and to invite our Temple family to learn of physical isolation be reconciled with with him Friday, January 22, and Satur- the importance of human contact? What day, January 23. This wonderful week- can be done to keep our cherished se- end is generously underwritten by Arny niors safe in every aspect of their health? and Dee Kaplan and the Peck family. As members of the Sarasota-Mana- The senior rabbi of Valley Beth tee community, we are blessed to have Shalom in Encino, California, and a fac- an expert, caring professional – Pamela ulty member of the Ziegler Rabbinical Temple Emanu-El Kaplan Scholar-in-Residence Baron, MSW, Director of Aging Services School, the Wexner Heritage Program, Rabbi Ed Feinstein at Jewish Family & Children’s Service of and the Shalom Hartman Institute in Je- “‘Chutzpah’ is Yiddish for nerve, au- the Suncoast (JFCS) – overseeing local rusalem, Rabbi Feinstein lectures widely dacity,” Rabbi Feinstein explains. “But efforts. And as Jews and friends of Israel, across the United States. He is the ‘Chutzpah’ is much more. In the Tal- we are blessed to have Eshel – working author of several award-winning books, mud, ‘Chutzpah’ meant irrepressible life, with the Joint Distribution Committee including Tough Questions Jews Ask: A moral courage. (JDC) to meet these needs all over the Young Adult’s Guide to Building a Jewish “It is the quality that defines the Jewish state. Life, Jews and Judaism in the Twen- Jewish people throughout our history,” On Thursday, January 14, at noon, ty-First Century: Human Responsibility, he adds. “And a quality we desperately Baron and Marc Codron – Director the Presence of God and the Future of the need right now.” of Strategic Partnerships at JDC-Eshel Covenant, and Capturing the Moon. A Kaplan Scholar-in-Residence co- – will engage in a conversation about sought-after speaker and renowned chairs Larry and Wendy Barnet ex- their work, its successes and challenges, scholar and preacher, he is also a close pressed great excitement about the what we have learned about caring for friend of our own Rabbi Mimi Weisel program. “We are delighted. Rabbi our seniors during this pandemic, new and an influence on both Rabbi Brenner Feinstein is transformative,” they stated. initiatives in Sarasota-Manatee and in Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin. “This will be an amazing weekend.” Israel, and how we can all work together Rabbi Feinstein will deliver the Also serving on the committee are to help protect and sustain this essential sermon during livestreamed Shabbat ser- Rabbi Glickman, Toby Halpern, Philip population. This special conversation vices Friday at 7:15 p.m., and his main Meltzer, Esther Rose, Rabbi Shefrin, and will be moderated by Rabbi Elaine Rose presentation will be held via Zoom on Wendy Wicks. Glickman, and is sponsored by the Israel Saturday at 11 a.m. Based on his newest We look forward to a wonderful Committee, Social Action Committee, book – Chutzpah Imperative! Empower- weekend of learning and to welcoming Starfish Initiative, and Adult Education ing Today’s Jews for a Life that Matters – Rabbi Feinstein to Temple Emanu-El! Committee of Temple Emanu-El as well Rabbi Feinstein will examine the history as JFCS, JDC, Eshel, and the Jewish of chutzpah. Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. The event is free, and the entire community is warmly invited. For more information, please call Rabbi Elaine at 379-1997. To register and receive the Zoom link, please visit https://www. sarasotatemple.org/event-registration. html.

8 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 9 A Wonderful and Virtual Veterans Shabbat For over a decade, Temple Emanu-El has had the honor of recognizing Jewish veterans during our annual Veterans Shab- bat, held in conjunction with Veterans Day. This year’s service, held Friday evening, November 13, was held virtually – but was as wonderful and meaningful as ever. Expertly chaired by Ethel and Dick Gross and Betty Crane, Veterans Shabbat 2020 was livestreamed and led by our rabbis and Dan Cartlidge. In addition to a visual salute to our coura- geous members who have served in the United States Armed Rear Admiral Rabbi Harold Robinson delivered Forces, a special prayer for veterans, and patriotic music, the a beautiful sermon at Veterans Shabbat service included the presentation of a mayoral proclamation formally designating November 13 as Veterans Shabbat. The highlight of the service was a sermon by Rear Admiral Rabbi Harold Robinson, who spoke movingly about the dedication of the cemetery at Iwo Jima by Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn. A Zoom reception especially for veterans followed the service. “Due to the pandemic, our annual Veterans Shabbat service was somewhat different this year, but so much more meaningful,” Betty Crane commented. “In addition to a beau- tiful service, the Zoom Oneg with our veterans was the icing Temple Emanu-El veterans socialized with Rabbi on the cake. Not only did they have the opportunity to speak Glickman and Rabbi Shefrin at the Zoom oneg about their military experience, it also was a wonderful way to connect with one another. Brotherhood & Sisterhood “Thank you to all the veterans for their service to our coun- Bring You: try!” she added. Ethel Gross agreed. “What a wonderful Veterans Shab- Enjoy a Shabbat dinner together in spirit bat – our guest speaker, the patriotic songs, the listing of our while physically-distanced at home! Temple veterans. But most of all our Zoom get-together.” The Zoom gathering was also the highlight for Rabbi Shefrin. “Veterans Shabbat is always filled with honor at Tem- ple Emanu-El,” he commented. “This year was extra special thanks to our inspiring and interesting guest speaker who taught us about love of God and country.” But “for me, the greatest honor of the night was partic- ipating in the Zoom oneg for our veterans,” he concluded. All prepaid orders must be received by Sunday at midnight for the “Listening to their stories and camaraderie showed me another week you are ordering. layer of the depth of service our temple has brought to our Order online at www.sarasotatemple.org Each meal comes preportioned, ready to heat and eat. country and to our people.” Heating instructions included. We salute our veterans, and we thank Ethel and Dick Gross Curbside Pick Up Instructions: Fridays between 12:30 to 1:30 pm in the Temple EmanuEl parking lot near the entrance to our and Betty Crane for a very special Veterans Shabbat! Religious School. 151 McIntosh Road, Sarasota 34232. Please remain in your car / A volunteer will place the food in your car. Soup will be in a microwaveable container. All other items will be packed in containers suitable for warming in the oven. If you wish to microwave items not in a microwavable container, transfer to a microwavesafe container before heating in microwave. For more information or questions, contact Susan Meisel 5857974189 or [email protected]

8 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 9 Hebrew Word of the Month: Mahane Yehuda Market Sisterhood & Brotherhood In the aftermath of Thanksgiving, it seems appropriate to Present Yet Another Fun Evening of highlight the Mahane Yehuda Market or Shuk Mahane in Jerusalem. It is Israel’s most famous market. It was founded at the end of the 19th century. Through the years the market has experienced much expansion and Online Via Zoom renovation. Geographically speaking, it is bounded by Jaffa Sunday, January 10, 2021 Road to the north, Agrippa Street on the south, Beit Yaakov 7:00 pm Street to the east and Klack Street to the east and is both an open air and covered market. Its 250 vendors sell fresh fruits Zoom room will open at 6:45 pm and vegetables, sumptuous baked goods of every variety, fish, Please log on by 6:55 pm meat, brightly colored spices, and large assortments of cheeses and nuts. Famous for its seedless watermelon and the enor- One device per household mous size of its tomatoes and peppers, the Shuk has branched Free admission out from foodstuffs to clothing, shoes, wines and spirits and interesting Judaica pieces. There is no end to the variety of TEAMS WILL BE RANDOMLY ASSIGNED products on sale! (a chance to meet new people!!) Visited by locals and tourists alike, it is also famous for its amazing falafel, the myriad kinds of halva in the shape of huge Preregistration required at cakes, and its shaslik and shawarma, just to name a few delica- cies. One needs to bring one’s appetite on a visit to the Shuk! www.sarasotatemple.org On Thursdays and Fridays, the market teems with shoppers by Friday, January 8 seeking Shabbat provisions. They give new meaning to the Questions: Contact Bob Meisel, 5857974255 phrase “shop ‘til you drop” which they do until Friday after- or [email protected] noon when the sounding of a bugle indicates that the market is closing for Shabbat. In recent times, until the Covid outbreak, the Shuk has become a mecca of lively Jerusalem nightlife. Popular restau- rants, cafes and bars featuring live music dot the landscape. Tours are also available that include food tastings. In short, the Shuk is quite the happening spot. Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman Mahane Yehuda Market should be on every visitor’s bucket list upon visiting Israel. Toby Halpern, Past President & Member, Israel Committee

Endowment The temple is our family and has treated us as family. We want our estate planning to reflect that bond, so this year we adjust- ed our will to leave a larger portion to Temple Emanu-El. When we arrived in Sarasota, we found a wonderful build- ing and community provided by those who came before. We want to express our gratitude by providing for those who will come after us. Please join us in the Legacy Society. Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman

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P R E S E N T VIA LIVESTREAM

A TRIBUTE TO Martin

Luther Learn about innovative and entrepreneurial solutions King, Jr. directly affecting the Israeli Society and the environment Thursday, from the Florida Shaliach (Israel Emissary) of the Sunday · January 17, 2021 · 2 PM January 21 Jewish National Fund. FREE PROGRAM: To honor and celebrate the lives of A Virtual Event CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS AND at 7 pm U.S. SUPREME COURT JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBURG PARTICIPATE BY

RSVP at www.sarasotatemple.org REGISTERING ONLINE AT Event sponsored by www.sarasotatemple.org

Presenter: Zohar Vloski Israel Emissary Jewish National Fund On behalf of the Tribute, you may make a donation to All Faiths Food Bank at Proudly hosted by www.allfaithsfoodbank.org Temple EmanuEl’s Israel Committee

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Larry Barnet 518-441-5009

10 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 11 provided a safe opportunity for TEE Starfish volunteers to touch base. Programs Continue Not to be deterred, by COVID challenges, Larry Despite COVID Barnet and team were able to continue the Wilkinson Food Restrictions on Pantry supplied by All Faiths Volunteers in Food Bank at alternative community locations while Schools the school was not accessible. However, he has worked with Children delighted in Wendy Barnet’s the food bank and school first Starfish Dramatic Storytelling principal, Susan Nations, Program session of the school year—the to arrange for the pantry to Gingerbread Boy. Wendy had to make return to the school in Janu- adjustments as she and her “support ary, allowing Starfish to serve staff,” husband Larry, presented to our school families and other students in our three Starfish Kinder- community members. garten classrooms at Wilkinson Elemen- And kudos to Judy Levy, tary School via Zoom from their living TEE Starfish Sensory Garden room. Although this was very different developer, Judy Thibault, for the Barnets and Wendy, always and Master Gardeners Fred as it provides for two learning settings wanting the best for the children, fretted Thibault and Dr. Jill Hallman, for their that make little demand on school staff. a bit about how this would work. But meaningful work and dedication in Although our hearts sank when these students entered school this year installing and maintaining this garden COVID safety measures prevented under COVID safety conditions and that will serve as a learning context for our Starfish volunteers from being on knew no difference. Wendy performed all grade levels at the school. Especially campus, we are excited that we have the story first, then again, engage the exciting is news that Dr. Halman pro- been able to improvise and continue children in the story through language cured official support from the UF/IFAS our support to this school for the fourth and movement. “The students just Extension Master Gardener Volunteer year! Starfish volunteers definitely miss loved Miss Wendy and Mr. Larry and Program for both the Sensory Garden being with the students and seeing one screamed with excitement when, after and the school’s Butterfly Garden—a another on campus. Fingers crossed for the performance, they each received setting enjoyed year around by our Star- a change in 2021! their very own copy of the book gen- fish Rockin’ Readers and their students. Dr. Tanice Knopp, erously provided by Elaine and Akiva This support is a great gift to the school TEE Starfish Initiative Chair Pipe.” We were able to begin the Dra- matic Storytelling program when the district recently gave limited permission for approved programs to read to class- Sisterhood Gift Shop rooms through Zoom. Masks are going to be needed well into the future. Joanne Maguire handcrafts these Because we have no volunteer-stu- 3-layer, 3-D design masks customized by fabric and size. Jewish designs, solids, and dent contact, we also were able to others are available. These masks keep the fabric away from your face for a more implement our Starfish Book Buddy comfortable fit. Includes a bendable nose piece and easily adjustable soft elastic ear Program. You can see by their smiling straps. Machine wash and hang dry. $15 each. Order by calling Alice Cotman at faces that the students were very excited 941-359-6451. to receive their books specially selected Need a Mezuzah for the doorpost of by their Book Buddy based on their your home? What about a Kiddush cup drawings. Program coordinator, Wendy or Candlesticks? Beautiful Judaic jewelry Rudd, did a masterful job revamping …. Stars of David, Hamsas, Tree of Life the procedures to ensure our volunteers necklaces all make beautiful Bat and Bar a COVID-safe book purchase and dona- Mitzvah gifts or a gift for yourself! The tion system. Many of the Book Buddies Sisterhood Gift Shop is open by appoint- enjoyed the drive-through drop-off ment only. Masks required. Call Alice option for delivering their books that Cotman at 359-6451.

12 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 13 Learning About the “Empires of Israel” What nations and cultures ruled over the country we know today as the State of Israel? On Sunday evening, December 6, over 110 Temple members and guests gathered to hear the answer at “Empires of Israel,” a fascinating Zoom program sponsored by the Israel Committee and facilitated by Moses Glickman. Beginning with the wryly-named slide “A Crowded Time- line” listing the 16 (!!) different civilizations – including Ca- Moses Glickman smiles as he teaches about “Empires of Israel,” naanite tribes, the Byzantines, the Mamluks, and of course the sponsored by the Israel Committee. Photo by Alice Cotman. Ottomans and British – whose holdings encompassed what is now Israel, Moses then focused on three empires in great de- tail: the neo-Assyrians, the Babylonians, and the Achaemenids. The most powerful state in the world at the time, the neo-As- syrians conquered the northern kingdom of Israel in approx- imately 722 BCE and made the southern kingdom of Judah into a vassal state. Moses explained how this empire exiled the inhabitants of the northern kingdom – leading to the tradition of Israel’s “Ten Lost Tribes” – and the neo-Assyrians’ lasting impact on Diaspora Jewry. Moses also examined the Babylo- nian Empire and demonstrated that even though the Baby- lonians ruled the land of Israel only briefly, their conquering of the southern kingdom – including the destruction of the Moses Glickman shows his first slide in “Empires of Israel,” Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian Exile – served as one sponsored by the Israel Committee of the seminal events in Judaism and tremendously influenced our history, culture, and theology. Finally, Moses described the Persian, or Achaemenid, Empire, which was led by King Cyrus – who permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the Temple, earning him the title “messiah” in the Bi- ble – and endured for two centuries, until it was conquered by Alexander the Great. Moses also taught about the Zoroastrian religion, which was made central by the Achaemenid Empire, FREE AND and how it relates to Judaism. OPEN TO ALL At the start of “Empires of Israel,” Moses may have been FAMILIES known to many attendees primarily as the son of Temple WITH KIDS Emanu-El Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman – but by the 6 WEEKS TO end of his presentation, they were likely to be known primar- ily as Moses’s parents! Although Moses’s major areas of study 2.5 YEARS and expertise lie in economics, statistics, politics, and global OF AGE! markets, he is a deeply curious intellect as well as a committed Zionist – and even attendees who have studied the Middle East extensively were engaged by and learned from “Empires of Israel.” Many thanks were offered not only to Moses for his You are cheerfully invited for SHABBAT SHAZOOM: Songs and Shabbat Fun on Zoom with Morah Evie!

wonderful program but also to Nina Levitt, chair of the Israel Committee, and all those who made “Empires of Israel” FRIDAYS at 9:30 am possible. We look forward to more stimulating and enjoyable November 13, December 4 & January 15 programs brought by the Israel Committee! Please email Morah Evie to register and for the Zoom link! [email protected]

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14 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 15 Special Moments from the Temple Livestream In a new monthly feature, we are happy to share some special moments from our wonderful, livestreamed services and Zoom events! As you can see, our Temple Emanu-El family remains close, warm, spirited, and engaged while we keep one another safe and physically distant. If you have some photos of your own to share, please send them to Rabbi Elaine!

Morah Sabrina Silverberg, MARE, and some Hebrew school students surprised Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin with a happy birthday Zoom on November 11

Trained in opera, guitar, and songleading, special musical guest Barbara Mazer inspired and delighted our Temple Emanu-El family when she joined our rabbis in leading Shabbat services on November 20 Alice Cotman took this picture of happy attendees enjoying “Lunch with the Rabbis,” facilitated by Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman

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NEIGHBOR January 22 and 23 ZIP CODE ZOOM Preliminary Presentation Saturday Program GATHERINGS Friday Night Services at 7:15 Via Livestream and Zoom. Featured Presentation: 11 am Join us via Livestream as The History of Chutzpah: Would you like to host a Rabbi Feinstein delivers Empowering Today’s Jews Zoom gathering for a sermon during services. for a Life that Matters. members in your zip code? It is easy and fun! Rabbi Feinstein is the senior rabbi of Valley Beth Shalom in Encino, CA, and a faculty member of the Ziegler Rabbinical School, the Wexner Heritage Program, and the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. He is the author of many awardwinning books. We are fortunate to have IF INTERESTED: Rabbi Weinstein as he is a renowned scholar and preacher sought after throughout the globe. contact Kim Sheintal at [email protected] Both events are free and open to the community.

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This program is made possible by generous support from Rabbis Glickman and Shefrin make these gatherings special! Arny and Dee Kaplan, and the Peck Family.

14 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 15 Social Action started the Social Action News fall season with a very success- I feel honored to be the new Chair of ful re-imagined High Holiday the Social Action Committee. It will be Food Drive which my hus- hard to follow the excellent leadership band Gary and I co-chaired. of Barbara Peltz, the past Chair. I want Thanks to the amazing gener- to thank her and Marcia Simon, who osity of 265 Temple members, is also stepping down as secretary of $47,252 was raised for the All SAC for their years of dedication. I am Faiths Food Bank, and 1200 pleased to announce that Lisa Phifer has pounds of food was donated stepped up to assume the role of secretary. to Last Chance Second Opportunity. After a hiatus due to Covid, the Our mission continues to promote Members of Social Action Commit- Backpack program, coordinated by participating in Tikkun Olam, “Re- tee decided to personally donate toys Lynne Pewterbaugh is again underway. pairing the World”. As a Social Action for the Boys and Girls Club of Saraso- We are pleased to again co-sponsor Committee, we wish to live according ta. Bettiane Marcus, a new committee Martin Luther King Day tribute with to Torah by doing service and perform- member, shown here, coordinated this Brotherhood and Sisterhood on January ing mitzvot, acts of lovingkindness. We holiday effort. 17, 2021 at 2 pm. strive to promote awareness and we Barbara Peltz coordinated the Share If you are interested in joining the share a sense of collective responsibili- the Warmth Drive, which collected Social Action Committee or want more ty to help others, particularly those in warm coats, hats, gloves for Turning information about any of our activities, need. In this particularly challenging Points during the month of December. please contact me at and stressful time of a Pandemic, our We are again collecting clothing, socks, [email protected] mission is more important than ever, AAA batteries, and toiletries for Resur- Susan Rosenbaum, and we are working with the Temple’s rection House and food for the JFCS. Chair, Social Action Committee Re-Invention Committee to look at Thanks to Temple members for innovative ways to meet our mission. your generosity.

Temple Emanu-El New and 25+ Year Shabbat Service and Complimentary Dinner Sponsored by Sisterhood and Brotherhood Friday, January 22, 2021 Livestream Shabbat Service 7:15 pm Zoom Oneg Following Service

Sunday, January 31, 2021 Register by midnight on Thursday, January 28

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Cash Prizes!!!! New and 25+ year members will be treated to dinner that can be picked up between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. on January 22 at temple. $5.00 for a pack of 5 different bingo cards If you would like a complimentary dinner, order online at www.sarasotatemple.org/event-registration.html by midnight on The same pack of 5 cards will be re-used for all games played January 18, 2021. Under Events, choose New and 25+ Dinner. Or email Barbara Gerber at [email protected] with your order. Dinners are complimentary to new and 25+ year members. Register at www.sarasotatemple.org Delivery on a limited basis to those not able to pick up their meals. Please provide your name, email address, and the number of packs of 5 different bingo cards you wish to purchase The bingo cards will be sent as a link to the email address given

For questions or more info, contact Per Florida statute, you must be The Livestream Service features Bob Meisel at Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Ed Feinstein, at least 18 years old to play [email protected] followed by a Zoom oneg exclusively for new and 25+ members. or 585-797-4255

16 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 17 New Temple Emanu-El Group for Members in Their 20’s Thru 50’s Temple Emanu-El aspires to be an inno- vative and engaging community for Jew- Enjoying a fun mahjong game at ish learning, spiritual growth, and the Nathan Benderson Park are Lisa celebration of Jewish culture for all gen- Thomas, Marni Mount, Leslie Podolsky, Lisa Phifer and Lauren Hofing erations, in a manner that brings com- passion and joy. The Strategic Planning Group has created a Task Force focused on increasing the engagement of young- er family units, under the direction of Michelle Pearson and Leslie Podolsky. The Task Force is currently examining the spiritual, community, and educa- ple Emanu-El Members) Plugged In. OUR MEMBERSHIP EXTENDS tional needs of this demographic group. TEEM Plugged In is a place where TEE DEEPEST SYMPATHY The members of the task force believe members in their 20’s through 50’s can to Frank Tucciarone & Roberta if you build relationships with younger share and connect with one another Berson, Harry & Gayle Yaverbaum, people, they will continue to be mem- through conversation, articles, stories, and their families on the death of a loved one so precious and dear. bers and participate. One of the first photos, recipes and all things related questions to be answered was, “How to Jewish Life. They are even planning Our membership mourns the loss do we engage with different age groups socially distanced outside events for the of Jerry Camens, Renee Gold and to make a place where younger Jewish group. If anyone would like more in- Marion Goldsmith. people have permission to be Jewish?” formation on TEEM Plugged In, please May God’s strength and our support They turned to social media and created contact Michelle at 941-812-5084 or bring comfort to one and all. a Facebook group called TEEM (Tem- Leslie at 419-343-7275.

16 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 17 honed his gaming skills during where the invasive species were taking Jacob Mitchell the pandemic! over. He worked to remove much of Maggard Bar Mitzvah Speaking of the pandemic, we were this invasive growth to help the native very pleased with the way Jacob handled greenery thrive. In the future, when he It is with great pride and joy that we the news of the twist COVID-19 would is able to do so, Jacob plans to volunteer announce the upcoming Bar Mitzvah of put into his bar mitzvah plans. He was a with Teen Court, as he is interested in our son, Jacob Maggard, on Saturday, real mensch and never complained. He possibly becoming a lawyer. January 16, 2021. Jacob is in the 7th decided that he wanted to go on with Jacob has been in religious school grade at Pine View School for the Gift- the show, so we regrouped and figured at Temple Emanu-El since kindergar- ed, where he was recently inducted into out the best way to have a bar mitzvah ten, so TEERS is the one school he has the National Junior Honor Society. We from home. He is excited about getting been at longer than any other! He has are so proud of the fine, caring young to have the Torah in our house. Who been blessed with amazing teachers and man he is becoming! Jacob was born in knew years ago that our hearth could Rabbis here. We would like to thank Sarasota, and has lived his entire life in double as a bimah? We will surely be these extraordinary people for helping Bradenton and Sarasota along with his filled with love and great naches when Jacob become a happy, loving and caring sister Julianna. we hear him chant from the Torah in person. We cannot thank Temple Eman- Singing is a passion for Jacob. He is our bayit! uel-El enough for providing Jacob with currently in his second year of chorus For Jacob’s mitzvah project he had such a wonderful Jewish foundation and at Pine View. He will often hum chorus to get creative. He wanted to work with camaraderie! songs around the house, and since he the Sierra Club to help remove invasive Jacob, we are so proud of you, your has been practicing for his bar mitzvah, species in areas where their growth was accomplishments, and your character. we will also often find him humming harming native plants. These programs You have our unconditional love and Ata Gibor or the like. Jacob also enjoys have been suspended during the pan- support, now and always. Mazel Tov! biking and running. demic, so with the help of Rabbi Glick- Dori Goldfarb & Jeff Maggard Jacob was very excited to go to Camp man, Jacob found an area in Sarasota Coleman in 2019 and he hopes to be able to have this experience again. He had a blast at camp developing friend- ships with other ISRAEL HIGH TECH INDUSTRY: Jewish youth, and he PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE even learned more about Judaism in the process. Luckily Featuring Alexander Parnes, for us, Jacob also with comments by Carol Green still enjoys spending on the Florida Israel Business Accelator time with his family. A Zoom Event Sponsored by He’s usually up for The Israel Committee and Adult Education biking or walk/runs THURSDAY with the family, the FEBRUARY 11 AT 7:00 PM occasional fami- Alex Parnes was born and raised in Israel, received his Bachelor of Science ly dance party or degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technion, Israel’s Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration degree from the watching movies Tel-Aviv University. with the family. As a technology executive at various high-tech companies in the US and Europe for over 25 years, he developed and oversaw the implementation of Like many 12 system solutions through the use software. As Chief Technology Officer of Cooper Industries Notification division, (now part of Eaton Corp.), Alex year olds, one of Ja- developed life-safety system solutions. Those systems were deployed at military bases, industrial plants, oil and gas, healthcare, and other facilities cob’s favorite thing around the world. to do is simply hang Carol Green, a member of Temple Emanu-El, will describe the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator (FIBA), headquarters in with his friends. Sarasota at the Jewish Federation campus. FIBA accesses Israel’s most cutting edge - high tech companies, to connect them with Of course with the investors and business partners and hopefully bring high tech, well current situation, paying jobs to Florida. most of this social- Please register at izing has been virtu- www.sarasotatemple.org al. Jacob has really

18 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 19 Adult Education Update: Significant Financial Contributions of Ancient Jewish Women: “We know of contributions made by Jewish women Upcoming Courses & Events in our centuries. Their counterparts do not appear in the first readings of Talmud, but we can glimpse them if we look close- The following programs will be presented via ly, explore contemporaneous inscriptions, and read against the ZOOM. Please register online on the TEE website. grain. Together we will examine a selection of this ancient ev- Mark Your Calendars idence and consider what it reveals.”- Dr. Rabbi Susan Marks Imagination as Resistance during the Holocaust: On Inter- is a Professor and Klingenstein Chair of Judaic Studies at New national Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is also the day College of Florida, Division of Humanities. that the Auschwitz Death Camp was liberated, Dr. Racelle DATE: Join Dr. Rabbi Marks on February 24th at 10:30 am Weiman will present true stories of creative acts of resistance Hebrew Conversation for Beginners: Join instructor Evie and survival carried out through the use of a secret weapon: Shen-Tal to communicate with her and with the rest of the imagination. She researched and personally interviewed these class about everyday topics in Hebrew. Knowledge of written inspiring people who impacted the course of human history, Hebrew is not required. science, and theology. Dr. Weiman is an international scholar in the field of Interreligious Dialogue, Post-Holocaust Theolo- FEE: 8 one-hour classes $50/members, $60/non-members gy, Genocide Prevention, and Minority Studies. DATE: Thursdays, 9:15 am DATE: Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:30 am Advanced Hebrew Conversation: Students with some back- ground in speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew build on Israeli Innovation: The TEE Israel Committee and TEE their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through engaging Adult Education are pleased to co-sponsor speaker Alex classroom interactions with the instructor Evie Shen-Tal and Parness- a graduate of the famed Technion Institute of Tech- classmates. nology, retired Israeli Airforce officer, an Israeli engineer, and international technology and innovation expert. He will share FEE: 8 one-hour classes $50/members, $60/non-members his experience and observations regarding the Israeli high- DATE: Tuesdays, 9:15 am tech industry and start-ups past, present and future from his If you would like more information on these programs, personal perspective. please contact Co-Chairs Ellen Zipin, or Dr. Janet Hiller at DATE: February 11, 7:00 pm [email protected].

Adult Education presents Dr. Racelle R. Weiman Wednesday, January 27 at 10:30 “Imagination as Resistance During the Holocaust” Register online at www.sarasotatemple.org

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Lily and Benny Labinger led “Bedtime Blessings”

2020 was definitely a year like no other for our young Jewish and interfaith fami- lies – but we are proud of their continued commitment to Temple Emanu-El, and grateful to our dedicated rabbis, educator, and staff for providing innovative and engaging opportunities for Jewish living and learning! As we learned more about protecting one another from covid transmission, we Brody Gates explored the playground Benjamin Silverstein enjoyed the kiddush toast were able to offer safe opportunities for at “Giving Thanks” Tot Shabbat our families to gather in person. We found that many families felt comfortable with our practices – which include meeting Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS)’s exclusively outdoors, with masks and monthly in-person outdoor programming please let Rabbi Elaine know! And while social distancing – and were grateful to – enabling our youngest families to enjoy Tot Shabbat families are always invited have Temple Emanu-El as a space to be a taste of TEERS life as well as deepen to Temple Emanu-El’s monthly Zoom together and to celebrate. Several families, their Jewish learning. This month’s Tot family Shabbat service (usually the first in fact, stated that Temple programs are Shabbat in-person events include partici- Friday of the month at 6 p.m., postponed the only community events they feel safe pation in TEERS’ Tu B’Shevat celebration this month until January 8 due to New attending! Perhaps, then, it is not a sur- on Sunday, January 24, and a PJ Library Years Day), our youngest children will prise that our monthly Drive-In Tot Shab- havdalah on Saturday, January 9. also enjoy getting in the Shabbat spirit bats have become a highlight for young Of course, meaningful and fun online with songs, stories, playtime, and move- families – including our November 21 programs continue as well! The fall install- ment at Morah Evie Shen-Tal’s monthly “Giving Thanks” Tot Shabbat, which fea- ment of “Bedtime Blessings” – a bedtime Shabbat ShaZoom. This month’s Shabbat tured Thanksgiving-themed goody bags; story, Shema, and virtual tucking-in from ShaZoom will be held Friday, January 15, Shabbat prayers, songs, movement, and a our rabbis and special guests – was made at 9:30 a.m. – please email eviesrqwork@ story with Rabbi Michael Shefrin; birth- extra special by the participation not gmail.com for the private Zoom link and day blessings; socially-distant playtime; only of Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi more information. and the opportunity to share moments of Shefrin, Rabbi Elaine, and Morah Sabri- As 2021 dawns, we look ahead with gratitude and thankfulness – topped off na but also Religious School Assistant hope for good health, for safety, for a with a kiddush-style Thanksgiving toast! Lynne Pewterbaugh, TEERS madricha covid vaccine, and for increased opportu- Tot Shabbat parents and children have Megan Meese, and TEERS co-chair and nities to be together and to watch the next also enjoyed a safe return to our wonder- Temple trustee Heather and Dr. Seth generation of Jews learn, grow, celebrate, ful playground at “Boker Tov! Playground Labinger’s family. “Bedtime Blessings” and enjoy at Temple Emanu-El! For more Time” on Monday mornings, and are recordings are always available on our information about Tot Shabbat and pro- grateful that Morah Sabrina Silverberg, Facebook page; if you are interested in grams for young families, please call Rabbi MARE has welcomed them to Temple being a storyteller and joining the fun, Elaine at 379-1997.

20 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 21 A (Temple Emanu-El) Family Thanksgiving

Temple members watched Lucy pull the football away from Charlie Brown (again!) in A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving Though many of us had fewer family members and friends at our Thanksgiving meal this year, we enjoyed gathering with our Temple family around the table via Zoom on Thanksgiving Day! We chatted with our rabbis, together watched Thanksgiving videos including “Thank You for Being a Friend” and excerpts from A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and then went into break- out rooms to share fun Thanksgiving memories and our favor- ite Thanksgiving foods. We talked about people whom we are worried about this holiday season, and explored silver linings we have found during the pandemic. It was a wonderful way to keep our Temple family connected with each other during this strange, Alice Cotman took this screenshot of a Temple Thanksgiving Zoom challenging, yet beautiful Thanksgiving – and to share our grati- breakout room tude for everyone who makes Temple Emanu-El so special!

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Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin was joined for “Havdalah-Ween” by his Stacie Lowell held the spice box mom, Rabbi Mimi Weisel, Shayna, and With the coronavirus during the musical havdalah service pandemic upending so that kicked off “Havdalah-Ween” many traditional Hallow- een celebrations, Temple Emanu-El was excited to present a safe opportuni- ty for our young Jewish and interfaith families to enjoy the holiday – with a Jewish twist! On Saturday evening, October 31, Tem- ple Emanu-El Religious Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, MARE, channeled School (TEERS) joined her inner Mary Poppins forces with STEEMY and TEERS student Kyle Draper and mom Tot Shabbat to host a Karen posed for a “Havdalah-Ween” festive and wonderful “Havdalah-Ween.” photo Featuring a havdalah service, Halloween-themed goody bags, a Jewish ghost story, a costume parade, a fabulous TEERS student Alexandra Marcus photo area custom-created by STEEMY advisor Savannah and mom Rachel enjoyed socially- Samberg, and socially-distant trick-or-treat stations staffed distant trick-or-treating by parent and STEEMY volunteers, “Havdalah-Ween” was organized by Rabbi Michael Shefrin, Director of Educa- tion Sabrina Silverberg, MARE, and Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman. “Havdalah-Ween” was inspired by TEERS mom Stacie Lowell and could not have happened without the support of Religious School Assistant Lynne Pewterbaugh and Joe Ross! “The Havdalah-Ween event was fantastic!” Morah Sabrina stated. “It provided an opportunity for our chil- dren and their families to celebrate our rich Jewish tradi- tion and have fun on Halloween, too! The children were Denise and Isaac Shereff enjoyed the overjoyed to join the costume parade and go Trick or Treat- photo area ing in our temple’s parking lot. The parents expressed that they were grateful for the opportunity to do so outdoors in a safe way.” “Havdalah-Ween was a treat!” Rabbi Shefrin added. The Protigal family joined the costume “Gathering safely and seeing so many kiddos, teens, par- parade at “Havdalah-Ween” ents, and grandparents taking over our temple parking lot and munching on candy was so sweet. There were many “This special, spooky, and sacred gathering felt like it drove out some creative, adorable, and, as expected, super of the fear in our world,” he concluded. “As we said goodbye to Shabbat terrifying costumes! and hello to our festivities, one could just feel the smiles under the masks.”

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24 JAN 2021 | TEVET-SHEVAT 5781 | VOLUME 325 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 25 JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 1 Sarah Benderson 14 Dr. Suzanne Sobel Bralow 1 Sherrie Eisenberg 14 Caroline Ceaser 1 Gary Lester Rosenbaum 14 Jeff Hoffman 2 Laney Rosenberg 15 Dr. Ryan Jawitz 2 Shauna Wagner 15 Linda Joffe 3 Daniel Aminoff 15 Michel Mayer 3 Eliana Lasko-Scott 15 Dana Rubin 3 Rosalind Lieberman 15 Reese Stroud 4 Bruce Black 15 Carrie Wolff 4 Sol I. Cohn 16 Sasha Leopold Let ’s 4 Colin Fairweather 17 Martha Kleinberg 4 Jeremy Schwimmer 17 Dr. Paul Kline 5 Jeannine Germer 17 Ken Raupp 5 Saithong Livshutz 17 Nancy Turner Celebrate 5 Susan Mallitz 18 Ben Vieira 6 Dr. Lowell Lakritz 19 Ben Buurma JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES 6 Judy Shapiro 19 Dr. Frederick Crane 1 Judy Glickman Lauder & Leonard Lauder 6 Alexandra Zalkin 19 Jim Germer 3 Charles & Shannon Greenblott 7 Aliyah Anderson 20 Stephanie Burger 5 Dr. Kenneth & Janis Gold 7 Jack Braverman 20 Dr. Robert Goldschmidt 5 Joseph & Ann Graff 7 Rabbi Mark Goldman 20 Fred Gosman 5 Howard & Bryna Tevlowitz 7 Elaine Pipe 20 Logan Schwartz 6 Larry & Julie Fineberg 7 Ruth Skole 20 Joshua Steinbach 26 Dr. Arnold Yoskowitz 10 Denise Hyman-Powers & William Powers 7 Neal Vorchheimer 20 Daniel Weber 27 Dr. Stephen Altaker 11 Murray & Betty Miller 8 Dr. Gary Docks 21 Fae Beloff 27 Marsha Rochelle Feldstein 12 Heidi Brown & David Lyles 8 Dani Mallitz 21 Max Kunkel 27 Joyce Paley 13 Jay Forgotson & Janis Reader Forgotson 9 Nick Ducoff 22 Daniel Carter 27 Paula Reich 14 Bob & Rose Chapman 10 Natalie Mount 22 Dylan Mandell 28 Gail Leavitt 14 Susan & Ian Lerman 11 Lawrence Clamage 23 Paula Kaufman 28 Jonathan Sheintal 16 Gerald & Mollie Sernau 11 Suzanne Freund 24 David Feuerstein 28 Joah Sigal-Verier 17 Benjamin & Gail Klein 11 Dr. Marc Levy 24 Scott La Porta 29 Moses Glickman 19 Denise Cotler & Jon Herz-Midler 12 Randall Benderson 24 Mia Rosenthal 29 Sydney Koffman 22 Noel & Toby Siegel 12 Joy Finnimore 24 Richard Simons 29 Rebekah Spiegelman 23 Barbara & Eugene Allen 12 Judy Fleischer 25 Nadine Anderson 30 Claire Opal-Levine 24 Alan & Cindy Silverglat 12 Eden Glickman 25 Trevan Leavitt 30 Jaime Vieira 27 Dr. Sheldon & Joyce Paley 12 Ann Graff 25 Sydney Schwimmer 30 Samuel Lane Zoller 29 C. William & Helene Myers 12 Jillian Leavitt 26 Benjamin Fairweather 31 Gary Ackerman 29 Dr. Benjamin & Brenda Schneider 12 Zoe Matechik 26 Jerry Finehirsh 31 Dr. Jerry Goodman 29 Walter & Carole Ulin 13 Neil Klaber 26 Jacob Maggard 31 Terry Roth 31 James Protigal & Dr. Melissa Glantz Protigal 13 Rabbi Susan Marks 26 Anne Steinbach 31 Judith Thibault

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Bowman by Betty Crane by Cindy & Alan Silverglat Farachdel; Lynn & Michael Friedman; Abraham Lifszec, Freda Gerson, beloved mother Philip Fetner, beloved father Franci & Adam Steinberg; Lenore beloved father-in-law by Geri & Nigel Newman by Ruth & Dave Skole Klausner Dansker by Barbara Lifsec Gary I. Linder, beloved brother Rabbi Abraham Shoulson, Yahrzeit In Memory of: Allen Piassick, beloved husband by Sharon Linder beloved father Norty Bick, beloved father by Sharon Lantheaume-Piassick Gertrude Oppenheimer, by Ira & Josie Shoulson by Debbie Bick & Frank Raffaeli Anna Krantzle, beloved grandmother beloved mother Ray Marks, beloved father Rabbi Michael Shefrin’s by Juliet & Arthur Kupersmith by Dr. Robert & Nancy Oppenheimer by Susan Marks Discretionary Fund Arthur Shapiro, beloved father Gizella Bergman, beloved mother Rose Shoulson, beloved mother In Appreciation of: by Rich & Rebecca Bergman by Ira & Josie Shoulson by Jodi O’Neill Rabbi Shefrin and family Barney Rothschild, beloved father Gladys Leibowitz, beloved mother Rose Speevak, beloved mother by Carole & Howie Friedman by Esther Goldberg by Mike Leibowitz by Rosalyn & Paul Kline Yahrzeit In Memory of: Beatrice & Alexander Shillman Harvey Franzel, Sally Kastan, beloved mother Norty Bick, beloved father by Rosalind S. Hyman beloved brother-in-law by Pamela D’Ambrosio by Debbie Bick & Frank Raffaeli by Joan Franzel Beatrice Fagan, beloved mother Sam Hiller, beloved father Religious School Fund by Ellen Zipin Helen Chaiken, beloved mother by Joan Franzel In Appreciation of: by Sandy & Alan Samdperil Bella Rothschild, beloved mother Sam Krantzle, beloved grandfather The Religious School by Esther Goldberg Homer LaBorwit, beloved father by Juliet & Arthur Kupersmith by Carole & Howie Friedman by Phyllis Dreyfuss Bennett Piassick, beloved stepson Samuel Goldblatt, beloved father Yahrzeit In Memory of: by Sharon Lantheaume-Piassick Irving Taksen, beloved father by Bernice G. Stern Celia A. Isaacs, beloved sister by Ken Taksen by Phyllis Isaacs Betty & David Hyman Samuel Kotkins, by Rosalind S. Hyman J. Lillian Klein, beloved grandfather Social Action Fund beloved mother-in-law by Kathy & Donn Rance In Appreciation of: Carl D’Ambrosio, beloved brother by Ellen P. Klein by John D’Ambrosio Samuel Upton, beloved husband Barbara Peltz’s leadership of Jack Dunn, beloved father by Marlies Gluck the Social Action Committee Carmine D’Ambrosio, by Lisa Rubinstein by Susan & Gary Rosenbaum beloved father Sarah Kagan, beloved grandmother by Pamela & John D’Ambrosio Jacob Grossman, by Bill & Gloria Weed Susan Rosenbaum our new beloved grandfather Simon Glatz, beloved husband Social Action Chair Dora Oppenheim, beloved mother by Judith Koziol by Carole & Howie Friedman by Millie & Louis Chaykin by Rifka Glatz James E. 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