TBTST HANUKKAH PICNIC SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH The Scroll NOVEMBER 2015 CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776
Vol. XXVI • No. 3 Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek 5700 N.W. 94 Ave. Tamarac, FL 33321 954.721.7660 • www.TBTST.org Service Schedule
Minyan Services Monday - Thursday 7:45 am & 6:00 pm Friday - 7:45 am Sunday 8:30 am & 5:00 pm Check Calendar for Saturday evening times Shabbat Services Friday Evening - 6:30 pm Saturday Morning - 9:00 am Orthodox Services Shabbat and Yom Tov Minyan 9:00 am
There are no Orthodox evening Min- yans. Those wishing to attend evening Minyans are welcome at the egalitarian combined service in the Chapel, daily at 6:00 pm. Friday evening Mincha/Maariv services begin at 6:30 pm.
SAVE THE DATE JANUARY 30, 2016 KARAOKE NIGHT NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Shabbat Services RABBI'S MESSAGE Saturday Morning - 9:00 am By Rabbi Michael Gold November 7 Birkat Hachodesh Dear Friends, November 14 On Yom Kippur at Kol Nidre services I spoke about creating Toledot a relational synagogue. How do we create a place where people November 21 can relate to each other, to the greater Jewish community, to Is- Vayetze rael, to Torah, and to God? Here is a selection from that sermon: November 28 A synagogue is a Beit Tefilah – literally a “House of Prayer.” Vayishlach Jews want to talk to God, to relate to God. I am well aware that many Jews who come to synagogue do not come to talk to God. It was the wonderful Jewish Torah Discussion/ humorist Sam Golden who probably said it best. Someone asked him, “Why do Bible & Bagels you go to synagogue? You don’t believe.” He answered, “You’re right. I don’t Immediately following believe. Now Garfinkel, he believes. He goes to synagogue to talk to God. Me? Services I go to synagogue to talk to Garfinkel.” I think that is the reason many of us go to synagogue services. We don’t necessarily believe in God. But we want to be Daily Minyan and with friends, with others, with our fellow Jews. Fresh Brewed Coffee Still, prayer services are central to synagogue life. And I am very proud of some- Become a Minyanaire thing we do here that is not done in the majority of Conservative synagogues around Do the Mitzvah of assisting the country. We have a minyan, a service here 365 days a year, every morning and your friends and family as they every night. Occasionally we struggle but usually we get a minyan, the ten adult say Kaddish. Wake up and Jews we need to say the most important prayers, including the mourner’s kaddish. smell the coffee at TBTST Sometimes we get a crowd. And mourners know that they can come here every Monday - Friday at 7:45 am morning and every evening if they choose, in order to say kaddish for their loved followed by coffee and ones. And many of those mourners, when their eleven months of kaddish are a shmear finished, keep coming. They know that there will always be new mourners, and Brief Mincha at 6:00 pm those new mourners will need a minyan. As others were there for them, so they Sunday - 8:30am and 5:00pm Saturday evening – check want to be there for others. calendar What about Shabbat? I love our Shabbat services. Friday night we gather to sing through the prayers. The mood is informal. When the hour long service is over, we gather around a table to make Kiddush, drink wine, and say a hamotzi. Join our Greeters Sometimes we stay for Shabbat dinner, but other weeks we go home to enjoy Shabbat with our families. I love our Erev Shabbat services. But I have noticed a Corps problem. There was a time when a lot of young children came. Of late I see fewer Consider volunteering to be a Greeter. We and fewer children. I have asked young families why. The answer I have received need warm and friendly is that some people make them feel uncomfortable when they bring their children. members of our Children do not always sit still. But a successful synagogue is one filled with congregation to greet children. It is a guarantee that there will be a younger generation to come to syna- our members, guests gogue. I have met with the cantor, Ava, and Sydney and we plan to implement and potential members. something new. Call it Shabbat Beyachad – Shabbat Together. Once a month, Being a Greeter is fun and when the pre-school has its tot-Shabbat, we will have a more children and fam- rewarding! Greeters are needed for ily oriented service. Hors d’oeuvres will be chicken nuggets or little hot dogs Shabbat Services on Friday or something else children can eat. Services will be somewhat abbreviated and nights, Saturday mornings conducted off the bimah. I will gather all the children with me on the steps and and for Holidays. tell a story. And there will be an understanding that this is a service where young Please call Stew Klawsky families with children are welcome. 954-547-1928 or email What about Shabbat morning? Again I love our Shabbat morning service. It [email protected] includes prayers, singing, Torah learning, lay people reading the Torah, simchas from bar/bat mitzvahs to baby namings and aufrufs to birthdays and anniversaries.
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It includes a wonderful sit down Kiddush each week, and then for those who want Yahrzeit to expand their mind, bagels and Bible, usually led by lay people. I love this. But I know that not everyone likes what I like. Yahrzeit is a Yiddish word, Some people would prefer a full traditional Torah reading in the chapel, with a which literally means “time small crowd so that there is a better chance to get an Aliya. We offer that every of year” or memorial. Jews week. Some people would prefer an Orthodox service, with a mehitza between of Ashkenazi descent use men and women and the use of an Orthodox siddur. We offer that every week. this term. Sephardim call Some people prefer a more spiritual experience, meditation instead of the traditional this commemoration nahala, prayers. We offer that once a month. Some people feel lost in services and would in Ladino. This custom is prefer a learner’s service. Based on a program of the Federation of Jewish Men’s widely observed and based Clubs, we are introducing that this year. I have had other requests. Some would on the Jewish tradition of like a yoga service. Some would like to spend the afternoon in the synagogue, commemorating the death playing sports or board games. All of these are in the planning stage. of a relative. I am proud that United Synagogue has seen fit to give our synagogue two Solo- All the Yahrzeit rituals mon Schechter awards this year, the only synagogue in the nation to get that honor. are deeply ingrained in the They will be presented this fall at their convention near Chicago. One award will Jewish life. The common go to a brilliant program called Six Million Steps, a program first conceived by our rituals that are performed religious school children and created by Ronit Goldstein, Elyse Kostzer, and Jack in the honorable memory Alboukrek. I was glad to participate in that program. The other award will go to of the departed soul include our synagogue for a Variety of Shabbat Experiences. I hope we can continue to reciting the Kaddish prayer add programs, programs that will bring more people into our synagogue. and lighting a Yahrzeit I look forward to greeting you at our synagogue services. candle. Rabbi Michael Gold Yahrzeit also includes the action of donating charity in memory of a deceased A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A loved one. Through the performance of the mitzvah of tzedakah in the name of RAP WITH THE RABBI the departed, the merit of the deed is shared with the soul A NARRATIVE ABOUT CREATION: of the late relative, as their KABBALAH, PROCESS PHILOSOPHY AND MY PHD DISSERTATION memory is enhanced. (Sundays once a month: 9 am bagels, 9:30 lecture)
Nov. 22 – Two World Views - Aristotelianism and Neoplatonism Dec. 20 – What is Process Philosophy? Jan. 17 – Mind is Primordial Feb. 14 – Mind is Immanent in the Universe April 17 – Mind is in Process May 15 – A Narrative about Creation
The Bible and Everything Else Under the Sun – Wednesdays 12:15 – 1:15 at the office of Ken Rubin in Coral Springs, 9900 Sample Road Suite 404, Coral Springs, FL 33065 beginning September 30.
3 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 CANTOR'S MESSAGE Why Not Join a By Cantor Jonathan Angress Committee? As November rolls around, the colors, smells, and sounds As it happens, much of the “work” of TBTST and most As November rolls around the ofcolors, autumn smells, fill the and air…unless sounds ofyou autumn live in Southfill the Florida air… unlesswhere you live it still feels like summer. November is a very special time of the planning takes place in committees. So, committee mem- in South Florida where it still feelsin my like life summer. as both Novembermy mother, isfather, a very and special sister time celebrate in my life as both my mother, father, and sister celebrate their birthdays. And we usually celebrate thembership is a great place to begin their birthdays. And we usually celebrate them during our becoming involved in synagogue during our Thanksgiving feast. Thanksgiving feast. The holiday of Thanksgiving may not be life. Every congregation relies on a Jewish holiday but this does not mean that being thankful its volunteers both to work and to The holiday of Thanksgiving mayis anot foreign be a conceptJewish holidayin Judaism. but thisIn fact, does we not recite mean a prayer that beinglead. Most committees are open to thankful is a foreign concept inof Judaism. thanks 3 Intimes fact, a daywe onrecite a daily a prayer basis. Thisof thanks prayer 3 is times called a dayall who on are a interested and willing to participate. daily basis.“Modim”. This prayer Here is calledis the Hebrew “Modim and”. HereEnglish is the texts Hebrew of Modim: and English texts of Modim: Two committees that are very in- terested in finding new, enthusias- tic members are the Membership Committee, and the Marketing and Communications Committee. Volunteers are always welcome to be part of our Tikkun Olam com- mittee, the sponsors of our enor- mously successful annual Mitzvah Day. The Rabbi is always looking for people interested in the Adult Education Committee. Our Ways and Means Committee serves as a program committee and manages many of our synagogue events. “We“We gratefully gratefully thank thank youyou forfor it is YouYou who who are are Adonai, Adonai, our our God, God, Extra hands are always sought God of our ancestors forever and ever; Rock of our lives, Shield of our salvation to help in those activities. GodAre of you our from ancestors generation forever to generation. and ever; We Rock shall of thankour lives, You andShield relate of our Your salvation praise If you have children, you know For our lives, which are committed to Your power, and for our souls that are about our PTOs. Keep them in Are you from generation to generation.entrusted We to shall you. thank You and relate Your praisemind as well. Both the Sisterhood and the For our lives, which are committedAnd for Your to miracles Your power, that are and with for us our every souls day. that are entrusted to you. And for Your wonders and favors in every season – Men’s Club sponsor programs and support activities that benefit the And for YourEvening, miracles morning, that andare afternoon.with us every day. synagogue. They both do their The Beneficent One, for Your compassions were never exhausted, work in a social atmosphere and AndAnd the forCompassionate Your wonders One, and for favors Your kindness in every never season ended – – many deep friendships have arisen Always have we put our hope in You.” among their members. If the Evening, morning, and afternoon. notion of a committee conjures up the world of corporations, OneThe of my Beneficent favorite musical One, for settings Your compassionsof this prayer iswere written never by exhausted,Jacob Rappaport and first recorded by Cantor Mordechai Hershman. It utilizes motifs from the dif- cubicles and bureaucracy (ours ferent nusachot (prayer modes) from throughout the year: Shabbat, Festivals, and are much friendlier by the way) And the Compassionate One, for Your kindness never ended – think about becoming active in High Holidays. The piece is also a beautiful work of art and when sung properly, one of our auxiliaries. would take a minimumAlways of 8 minutes have we to put chant. our Many hope of in you You. heard” me sing excerpts Only you know what might of this piece on the High Holidays during our Neilah service. When Rabbi Gold interest you and, if you do, let asked me to stretch out the service so that everyone in the congregation could have the office know and they will put the opportunity to come in front of the ark, I knew that Jacob Rappaport’s Modim you in touch with the relevant One of mywould favorite be partmusical of my settings repertoire. of this I am prayer hoping is that written I will bybe ableJacob to Rappaportchant this beauti and -firstchairperson. If you know that recorded byful Cantor piece on Mordechai a Shabbat orHershman. two during It theutilizes year. motifs from the different nusachotyou would like to help, but are (prayer modes) On a from lighter throughout note, I would the likeyear: to Shabbat,remind everyone Festivals, that and Disney High ShabbatHolidays. is Thefast pieceunsure is about just what you might approaching. Please join me and the TBTST “Mousketeers” as we experience the enjoy doing, talk to one of the also a beautiful work of art and when sung properly, would take a minimum of 8 minutesofficers to of the congregation or to magic of Disney during our Friday Night Shabbat service on December 11th. chant. Many of you heard me sing excerpts of this piece on the High Holidays during ourthe presidents of the Sisterhood Todah V’Zimrah, or the Men’s Club. Cantor Jonathan Angress 4 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Neila –Thank you. 2015 By Nancy Marks-Small, President Share Your Experiences with the TBTST Family During the course of the year, there are many people at Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek who volunteer their time • Do you plan to visit an interesting and support. Their commitment shines even brighter during city, museum or event this summer, the High Holidays. or have you done so already? First I would like to express our deepest appreciation to • Have you read a great book with Rabbi Gold and Cantor Angress for all they have done to Jewish content that you’d like to make the High Holidays go so smoothly. Their hard work share with others? and know-how resulted in a positive experience for us all. • Or, seen a film that really moved Yasher Koach to Rabbi Gold for his stimulating High Holiday you? sermons. Yasher Koach to Cantor Angress for chanting all the prayers so beautifully, for making sure our Torah readers were prepared for the • Did a recent experience help you HH. Thank you to Julie Kleiner Davis for lending us your beautiful voice. Thank to see things in a different way? you to Irv Nachman and Usher Bryn for leading our services in our Chapel. Thank •Do you belong to an organization you to Rabbi Ruben for conducting services in our Orthodox minyan. that does good work and that we All three services were beautiful and inspiring. Our department directors, Ronit should know about? Goldstein and Ava Phillips, Sydney Berlin and Diana Silver, made sure the various •Do you want to share a great web youth services went off without a hitch. Thank you to Amy and Jeremy Lipton for site that you have found valuable leading the youth services on such short notice. Thank you to David Feingersch in your Jewish life? and Ava Phillips for leading the HS services. Thank you all for your great effort. •Do you have a family recipe Thank you to all the amazing teens who read Torah! Thank you to all the volunteers who led services as well as those who chanted the Haftorot during the (kosher, of course) that you think Holidays. your friends at TBTST would like Our front office staff: Ken Kahn, Kari Askin, Donna Rosier, and Linda Weintraub, to know about? worked long hours handling almost everything related to the logistics for the High Why not share it? Holidays. We cannot thank you enough for all the behind the scenes work you all do! Our maintenance supervisor, Jonatan Zapato, and his staff: Norbierto Mansera, If you have a topic that you think Nelson and Jeanne and Joey Mazzara, maintain this building daily. You must admit: would be of interest to other TBTST still looks brand new! Thank you for your hard work. congregants, let us know. We’ll Thank you to the High Holiday committee. They include: Chairs: Marci Ronik, ask you to write a short article David Berger, committee members: Bruce Berkowitz, Steve Sax, Bruce Katz, Bruce (emphasis on short!) about your Goldfarb, Glenda Sandhouse, Rhonda Jaffe, and Stew Klawsky. They had the experience for possible insertion foresight to send High Holiday invitations and the response for seats was amazing into the Scroll and to provide pic- and made the process much easier than in the past. tures if relevant. Writing should Thank you to the High Holiday ushers for making us feel welcome and handling be conversational in tone and if the logistics of running the services. In the Sanctuary, they include: Stew Klawsky, you mention other congregants in Steve Sax, Nathan Winton, Bruce Kamelhair, Danny Glass, Alan Paley, Michael your article, please confirm their Brooker with assistance from Mitch Small, Bruce Berkowitz, Brian Schleibach, approval in advance. Alan Dubrow, Jeff Eisensmith, Steve Siegel, Karen Renzer, Fern Brooker, Jack Alboukrek, Isaac Alboukrek, Jeff Reisch, Barry Kanarek, Sergio Kostzer, Marci Contact Steve Sax at solutions@ Ronik, Alex Friemark, Hedy Gordon and Jane Wasserman. In the Chapel, they pip.com if you would like to sub- include Dennis Siegel, Bruce Katz, and Lou Brawer. mit an article. Thank you to all our committees for their hard work during the HH and throughout Note: All articles will be edited the year. The Ritual committee led by Dennis Siegel, and the Facilities committee for grammar and clarity, and their led by Danny Glass and Mitch Small. You and your committee members were in- use will depend on space available; strumental in the preparedness for the High Holidays. Thank you Sherry Klawsky however, if there is no timeliness for taking on the security required at TBTST both throughout the Holidays and involved, we will hold articles for the year. Thank you to Mindy Zimmerman and her Shofar Corps including Larry future issues. Frank, Jerry Berkowitz, Josh Dubrow, Marvin Kaleky and Michael Brooker for blowing Shofar during the Holidays. Thank you to Michael Brooker for turning Any photographs should be high the Torahs therefore making each reading easy to locate. resolution (300 dpi at 3” x 4”); A special thanks goes to our Synagogue Officers: Amir Watynski, Valerie Mercado, color photos will be reproduced in black and white. President's Message continued on next page
5 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 “b’sever panim yafot “ President's Message continued The above quote ends the second- Jody Glass, Jeff Eisensmith, David Berger, Alan Paley, Cheryl Temkin, Jacqui to-last tractate in the order Montag, and Stewart Klawsky. You are all very valuable and a constant source of of Nezikin (damages) in the help and support. Remember that our TBTST officers are always working to make Talmud. The tractate is more often TBTST a great place. The hours are endless and their commitment is unwavering. known as Pirkei Avot, literally, TBTST offers many programs and activities for all ages. To conduct these pro- the Chapters of our Fathers. grams and maintain our staff is expensive. Thank you to Valerie Mercado for her Interestingly, in Modern Hebrew eloquent words on Yom Kippur. it is a common expression used to We have a dedicated professional staff and dedicated volunteers. But we can denote “with open arms.” always use more help. Join a committee. Join a Chavurah. Join Hazak- an active Our president and board have senior group. For more information, please speak to Marvin Kaleky. Make new been discussing the concept of connections. Attend a minyan. Attend Friday or Saturday Shabbat services to “with open arms,” not in a Toraic experience the new energy and ruah the rest of us are already familiar with. Feel concept but with the idea of like Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek is your real second home. If the office becoming a more welcoming and does not already have your email address, please call them immediately with your engaging Congregation. contact information in order to receive weekly reminders of upcoming programs, Every committee of our events and services. Please follow us on Facebook so as never to miss our program- congregation is open to the ming and other religious services we will be offering throughout 5776. concept. We need volunteers and May this year be filled with joy and happiness for all. From our Board of Directors we need you to think about how and from my husband Mitch and from me, we wish you a very Happy and Healthy you can help. New Year. L’Shana Tova. G’mar Hatima Tova. We have several active committees Nancy Marks Small who do much of the planning that make membership in TBTST so WE’RE NOT PERFECT valuable to so many. Everyone 2015 High Holiday Omissions and Corrections is looking for people to step forward and share their expertise, Book of Remembrance: opinions and time to make those Dr. & Mrs. Fritz Froehlich, In Memory of: Laurence A. Froehlich efforts successful. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Mofsen, In Memory of: Harold Mofsen, Peter Greene and Of course, the Men’s Club and Scott Alexander the Sisterhood are obvious places Fountain of Youth: for you to help support activities Ms. Pearl Auerbach, In Honor of: Peninah, David, Jessie, Jason, Becky, Steve, that benefit TBTST. The Men’s Karen, Max, Ben & Oliver Club motto – doing good while Mr. & Mrs. Jeffery Eisensmith, In Honor of: Brooke Eisensmith having fun – really belongs to all of them. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Mofsen, In Honor of: Marissa Hanan, Mitchell Hanan, In the Scroll, you often read Samantha Alexander, Derek Alexander, Erica Mofsen, Spencer Hanan and Jack about the Tikkun Olam/Mitzvah Alexander committee. Committed hands are Kol-Nidre always welcome. The membership Kol-Nidre – $250 - $500.00 committee has a number of Rabbi Michael & Evelyn Gold • Mr. Alan Paley • Mr. David Berger projects that would help you feel Mr. & Mrs. Bradley Shaev • Mr. & Mrs. Howard Mofsen more engaged while welcoming Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Feldman • Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jaffe others. The Rabbi is always looking Name corrections: for people interested in widening Dr. Elise Leonard & Dr. Arnie Semel • Dr. & Mrs. Alan Miller the work of the Membership Name correction of deceased member: Committee and our Ways and Mr. Irving Trelin Means Committee is not just an Sermon: “ask for money” group, but is Ronit Goldstein & Elyse Kostzer organized the 6 Million Steps program with involved in planning many of Jack Alboukrek. The program grew out of an idea suggested by our 5th grade our events. Hebrew school students in Ronit’s class last school year. And, by the way the Scroll would be happy to have you aboard as We apologize for any seat and/or honor mistakes. well. We will correct the mistakes next year.
6 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 A Message from Ken Kahn Is Temple Beth Torah Ken Kahn, Business Manager, [email protected] Sha'aray Tzedek In Your Will? The parking lot is full and no traffic jams. The electrical panel The synagogue’s role begins is buzzing, the air conditioners are whirling away, the overhead at birth and continues with- lights shining throughout the Temple. out interruption throughout When one arrives during the High Holidays the expectations are the entire course of our high, everything needs to be in place and everything needs to lives. By remembering the work as designed. Preparing our Temple for the High Holidays synagogue in our wills, we begins nearly 60 days before the first holiday. Trips are made can do our part to assure to our storage facility to pick up chairs, books and the Sukkah. future generations that their The maintenance staff keeps things going on a daily basis while repainting walls, religious home will be there waxing floors, cleaning chairs, shampooing carpets, the list is long. Everyone to serve. within the Temple has a list of tasks that need to be completed in conjunction with We depend upon more than each and every department and of course the High Holiday Committee. just dues alone to sustain This year we had four separate services held, in four different locations within the all that we do. If we are Temple. The variety of services certainly speaks for the diversity we have within concerned about the future our membership. The Temple staff, the Clergy and the Board certainly all take part of Judaism, we must project in making sure our High Holidays are well orchestrated, and go according to plan. its influence and our influ- Just as our religious services have a clear order, the preparation and execution of ence into the future. Few High Holiday Events has its own unique order. memorials are more worthy This was my first year experiencing the High Holidays at the Temple. It was than those provided by an en- also the first time I really worked at nearly every aspect of its preparation. This is dowment to TBTST through where years of experience in project management comes in. Prioritizing daily work a bequest. schedules while working around the day to day operations can be a cumbersome Your legacy can reflect task. Everyone stepped up and we all worked together to provide our membership, everything that is most im- the High Holidays that they expected. Was it perfect? No, to me perfection has portant and meaningful to always been a process not an end result. I do feel very at ease, stating that things you. You can declare where went very well. your funds might be used – to As I write this brief article for our monthly Scroll, I am also preparing for the supply the Hebrew School, after High Holiday meeting with our office staff and maintenance personnel. This for example, or to support is so we can evaluate and improve on any issues that may have come up. This way, one of TBTST’s designated next year will be better than the last! funds. I would like to take this time to wish everyone a “Happy New Year”, and thank We all want TBTST to be everyone for making my first High Holiday experience at Temple Beth Torah a spiritual home for genera- Sha’aray Tzedek, a wonderful experience. tions to come, just as it has been for you and your family. Let us ensure the future of our congregation and help it grow and serve our people.
The Next Membership Committee meeting will be on Wednesday, November 4th at 7:00 pm. If interest- ed, please call Jody Glass at 954-263-6778 or email [email protected]. We hope you will join us.
7 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Early Childhood News Sydney Berlin, Early Childhood Director www. Did you know that the ECC offers many different programs and classes to non-school families as well? Our Socialites tbtst.org program is open to all children in PreK, K and 1st grades. It’s a youth program similar to Pre-Kadima. We meet weekly, on IT'S NEW... Tuesday nights from 6-7:30pm. Our first class started October EASY TO 13th. It’s not too late to register, the classes run all year until May 2016. Each week is a new and different theme from crafts, USE scavenger hunts, game nights, Judaica, field trips and much more! Come visit our NEW website & view • The Rabbi's weekly message • Pictures of our pre- school and Hebrew school children • Applications • Pictures from our social events We also offer enrichment classes after school from 3-4pm. Each day is a different • Up-to-date details of class. This session we are offering Wood Working, Spanish, Gymnastics, Music, our calendar and Soccer, Karate, Cheerleading and Dance, and Swim Lessons. Our next session upcoming events. will begin after Thanksgiving. Next session we plan to have art and cooking! If • Ability to download, you are interested in signing up for any of these classes please call the ECC office view and listen to the for more information, 954-722-9537. blessings before and after the Torah readings. • The Temple telephone and email directory • View pictures of our giftshop items. If you haven't viewed Our first Tot Shabbat of the school year will be held on Friday, November 20th our website, at 6pm. This program is open to all families with young children. We will have NOW IS THE TIME, an upgraded Oneg at 6pm with chicken nuggets. Our Tot Shabbat will begin at see what is 6:30 pm in the Library, then we will join the main service for a special story from going on at the Rabbi Gold. Temple, check out the calendar, learn the prayers, etc.
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Tot Shabbat & Shabbat B’Yachad The first Tot Shabbat of the year is here! Families, come welcome Shabbat in a casual, relaxed, family friendly atmosphere filled with live music, dancing, and singing. Date: Time: Nov 20th 6:00pm
6pm-Upgraded Oneg with chicken nuggets and finger foods 6:30pm-Tot Shabbat in Library 7pm-Join the Shabbat B’Yachad service in Sanctuary
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9 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Calendar of Events Beit Sefer – “You Are What You Eat” By Ava Phillips-Education Director Please review our Hebrew Potato Pancakes, Latkes. These golden delights of potato and onion School schedule as our hours appear in nearly every Ashkenazi frying pan during Chanukah, helping have slightly changed: to honor that one small vial of oil that lasted for 8 days. While the rest of the world crunches candy canes, decorates trees, sits on Santa’s lap, or Hebrew School days and returns strange gifts, our people are frying. Hours of operation: But if, as the saying goes, for every two Jews, there are three opinions, then latkes are certainly no different. After all, while everyone agrees on Kindergarten, First and frying the latke, hardly anyone agrees on what to use-peanut oil or good Second Grades: old schmaltz. And, then what do you do with it once it comes out of the Sunday: 9:00-11:45 A.M. pan! Eating it would be far too simple. Is it smothered in apple sauce, dabbed in sour cream or sprinkled with salt? Is it buried in gravy, or dipped in ketchup? The answers are below, and Aleph, Bet, Gimel Classes: each chef swears by his or her recipe, declaring all others to be only feeble attempts at imitation. Sunday: 9:00-11:45 A.M. 1. Less is More. Tuesday: 4:15 - 7:00 P.M. 2. Hadassah Lipsius, who lives in New York, but whose family roots are in Poland, likes her latkes plain. Her family’s holiday traditions include the annual “Guarding of the Pan”, Daled Class: whereupon those individuals who are quick enough snatch the latkes out of the spitting hot oil Sunday: 9:00-11:45 A.M. and wrap them in a napkin. “Most of the time”, she says, “the latkes never reach the table-let Tuesday: 4:45 - 7:00 P.M. alone any condiment”. 3. The American Way. Hal Stein lives in Sacramento, California, but his maternal roots Hey Class: are in Kapyl, near Slutzk, in Belarus. He remembers eating his latkes thin, moist and crusty Tuesday: 5:15 - 7:45 P.M. around the edges, served with sour cream or apple sauce or both. “I do not understand how some of these concoctions of today which look and taste like stringy hash browns, can pass as Jr. Congregation latkes.” Sarah Lee Meyer Christiansen, who lives in Des Moines, Iowa, but whose roots are in (Aleph-Hey Classes) Warsaw and Southern Ukraine, says she never knew about sugar or sour cream on latkes. In Saturday: 9:45 – 11:45 P.M. her family, they knew only of apple sauce. There is another American Classic-ketchup, but only one person that I know of, admitted to this tradition. Lunch and Learn 4. A Pinch of Salt-With parents from Poland, Bobbie Fromberg eats latkes with salt. “I (Aleph – Hey Classes) don’t know anyone who doesn’t add a little salt to their potatoes. Sour cream or apple sauce-feh! Saturday: 11:45- 1:00 P.M. Just give me some really good fried in schmaltz latkes with salt and pepper.” 5. A spoonful of sugar-Susan Rosenthal grew up in Brooklyn, N. Y., and Salt Lake City, Utah. Her family’s roots, however, are in a shtetl south of Bialystok, Poland. According to NOVEMBER her, the family rule was cinnamon sugar, although she doesn’t know why or when the cinnamon CALENDAR OF EVENTS was added. Yael Liber, a former Israeli, who now lives in the US, but whose maternal roots are near Lublin, Poland , also sprinkles her latkes with sugar. November 6th 6. Elbow Grease-Marilyn Handleman from Laguna Woods, California says her grand- School Shabbat-6:30 pm mother from the Ukraine, mixed together potatoes, onions, garlic, as many eggs as were available, Shabbat dinner at 7:30 p.m. matzah meal, salt and pepper and then fried them in schmaltz until crisp. “We ate them right out of the pan, the greasier the better.” 7. Fish ‘n’ Chips ‘n’ Vinegar-Jerusalemite Harold Lewin, who emigrated from Manchester, November 10 UK, says his family from Lithuania, always ate latkes with malt vinegar, as in the British ‘Fish Gadna Program ‘n’ chips tradition. The vinegar was a UK invention. He says he has never heard of that custom before. November 15th 8. If You Say So-Albuquerque native, Ken Rubin, a chef now living in Portland, Oregon, and editor in chief of www.chefs.com has his own recipe. “I used to eat latkes with Matzah Brie Minyan With Rabbi. with salt or sugar on top and raspberry preserves were great on a crunchy, salty latke.” 9. Cream Rises to the Top-Across the country in New York City, Joel Maxman remembers November 14th and 21st that until he left for college, latkes on the stove meant sour cream on the table. Jr. Congregation 10. Pass the Gravy-Herb Huebscher of Long Island, New York says his parents were from Horodenka, Galicia, but lived in Vienna after WW1 until they immigrated to the US in 1939. November 26th-29th He insists that his mother made genuine, authentic latkes, never putting a grain of sugar or a trace of apple sauce or sour cream on them. “I remember always bathing them in gravy from Thanksgiving Holiday the roasted chicken or the like and adding a little salt.” 11. Scarborough Fair-“I once flavored latkes with small amounts of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme,” says Lisa Kahn of Riverdale, NY. “They were delicious with sour cream”. What is your favorite way of eating a latke? I am sure whatever that may be, it is delicious. Taken from the Chanukah section of the World Jewish Digest. 10 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776
End of a Season and College Application Tips Be a Shabbat greeter! By: Diana Silver Want to leave services As Fall Convention season comes to a close, our USYers with a smile on your face? and Kadimaniks reflect back on the amazing time they had at the conventions. USYers and Kadimaniks from all over South There is no better feeling than Florida got together for weekend long conventions consisting to make others feel welcome of praying, dancing, games, mixers, and lots of fun. and to feel the peace of ex- Now our Youth Department is gearing up for the next ex- tending a “Shabbat Shalom” citing adventure. For USY and eighth graders, at the end of or “Good Yom Tov” to others. November, they will have the famous Turkey Trot Dance. There are no special skills Temple Beth Am is hosting this Sub Regional event. Kids are involved, just show up, (on asked to find their favorite onesies and dance the night away time!), extend a smile and a sleepover style, while enjoying their favorite breakfast foods. The cost of this event Shabbat Shalom leaflet. What is $10 and our kids have the chance to see their friends they met at convention. For USY, November is bringing in a Cluster Program on November 4th. The Clus- better way is there to feel a ter Program is a social program with the other chapters in Broward County. Our part of the congregation? USYers will be playing the Newly Friend Game with our friends from B’nai Aviv Friday night 6:30 PM and Temple Beth Am. Saturday morning 9:00 AM Next on the list for Kadima, is our Israeli Achievements Program. We are having special guest Amit Shuker teach our children about the Israeli Achievements. This event will take place on November 5th. Help us make a minyan! Our Pre Kadima children love to run around and get messy, so we found the per- We are the only Conservative th fect program for them on November 10 . This exciting program is called Messy synagogue in Broward to Twister. It involves the good old classic game Twister, but with messy food, such as ketchup, mustard, yogurt, etc. have daily minyan every Tips for our graduating Seniors by: http://www.educationplanner.org morning and evening, every Once you’ve narrowed down the list of schools you’re interested in, complete an day of the year! Help us keep application for each. it going and support those • 1. Know your deadlines. Start your applications early enough to complete who are saying Kaddish. them by the deadlines. Deadlines are usually between January 1 and February 15, Volunteer to come to minyan! although they may be earlier if you are applying early admission. You don’t have to know • 2. Read the instructions. Most of the mistakes on college applications are the Hebrew or any of the prayers result of not following the instructions. Don’t let this happen. – just your presence will be • 3. Provide all of the requested information. Leaving blank fields or providing greatly appreciated. incomplete responses makes it look like you weren’t paying attention. Take care This is a great way to celebrate to be thorough. an event like a birthday or • 4. Proofread, proofread, proofread. And after you’re done proofreading, give anniversary. You’ll feel it to someone else to proofread! Typos on your college application are just sloppy. so much better knowing • 5. Be honest. Admissions staff will verify the info you provide, so keep it on you’ve helped others! the up and up. Don’t exaggerate your accomplishments. Honesty is always the best Monday – Friday 7:45 policy. AM and 6:00 PM 6. Choose your recommendations wisely. Use teachers, counselors, and others • Sunday and secular holidays who know you well, both inside and outside the classroom. Give them enough time to write thoughtful and considerate recommendations, and be sure to thank them. 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM • 7. Make sure your essay represents who you are. The essay is the only oppor- tunity you have to explain why you are different from other applicants. Be original and make it personal. • 8. Request copies of your high school transcripts. Notify your counselor’s of- fice of your application deadlines so your transcripts don’t arrive late. • 9. Keep copies of everything. Keep copies of your applications, your recom- mendations letters, your essays, and all other materials that are part of the applica- tion process. You never know if something will be lost in transit. • 10. Confirm that your application materials arrived. 11 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776
12 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Parking Lot Safety TBTST SISTERHOOD By Ellen Feldman, President Did you know that one of the likeliest places to be involved in a fender bender is in a parking The month of November is when we Americans take the time at lot? People seem to suspend their Thanksgiving to reflect on the past year and count our blessings. good judgment when looking for a But November is a time as well to remember our veterans – all parking space or when pulling out veterans – who gave so much of themselves to our country. And of one. Coming in, our first reaction is to dart forward to be the first to so with that in mind, Sisterhood and Men’s Club are co-hosting claim the closest spot possible. In a very special weekend, Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, our parking lot, most people park November 22nd. At Shabbat Services that Saturday morning we will be honoring face in. There is nothing wrong with all our veterans. If you are a veteran, we would be honored to have you participate that, but you have to be extra cau- that Shabbat morning. If you would like to participate – whether in English or tious when backing out, because the car just opposite you may be Hebrew – please contact the office. Regardless, please let us know if you will be doing the same thing at the same attending services. time. Always make a 360 degree On Sunday, we will be continuing the theme of the weekend by having a luncheon check as you back out. followed by a very interesting slide show presentation. Dr. Judi Berson-Levinson, Also, if you are here during the week, remember that our parking lecturer, author and historian, developed an interest in Jewish war veterans in lot is accessed via 94th Avenue and Miami because her own father was stationed here. She went on to create the there is both an elementary and program “SAND IN OUR BOOTS” MIAMI BEACH WWII VETERANS a middle school just across the REUNION. She explains and describes the major role South Florida played in street. Watch out for kids crossing the war effort. Nearly 500,000 troops passed through when the Army Air Corps the street before you make your turn onto 94th Avenue. Be sure to took over the hotels and other buildings for training, thus turning Miami Beach check the time and to observe the into the “most beautiful boot camp in America” and changed South Florida for school zone speed limits if they years. Please join us for this very special weekend. are in force. It is not too late to sign up and join us for Sisterhood’s Shabbat at Sea – our 3 day Here are some other tips: cruise the weekend of January 22nd to January 25th aboard NCL’s Norwegian Sky. • Hide or remove your valuables What a great weekend to observe Shabbat, participate in services, meet new when leaving your car and be people, and have fun with a fantastic group of women! sure to lock the car when you We have a year ahead planned of wonderful, interesting and unique programs. step way. Even if you are just picking up your child from our A great Todah Rabah goes out to Beth Jarvis and Madelyne Policzer for their Hebrew School, it only takes a creativity and hard work in planning this year’s programs. We look forward to minute for a thief to grab your seeing you!! cell phone or your purse. • Leave your engine running until you’ve gathered everything and you’re ready to get out of the car but be sure to turn it off when We are Looking for a few good you do. • Be alert to notice other people Hagbah's and Gelilah's in the parking lot. If your sixth sense urges caution, heed it and do not leave the car. Interested? Let us know. • When you’re walking back to your car, keep your keys in Lessons and Practices hand, so you can get into the car quickly. available. • If you are looking for your car, press the lock door key, not the With Cantor Angress open door key to get your car to tell you where it is. Call 954-721-7660 ext. 116 • Lock your doors once you get inside the car.
13 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Men’s Club Why Not Join a Barry Kanarek, M.D., President - [email protected] Chavurah? As part of our New Roads to This month we will be honoring the Federation of Jewish Engagement Project, Temple Men’s Club” Man and Youth of the Year” on November 15th Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek with those chosen from other Temples in the South Florida is encouraging couples or Region. As you may remember we hosted this most successful families to bring their com- mon interests to the syna- event at our Temple last year. This year we will be honoring gogue. This is not a religious Alan Paley and Rachel Sandhouse. This year’s event luncheon group, but a group of family will be held on November 15th at 3 PM at Temple Beth El, or friends that want to social- West Palm Beach. ize together. Perhaps it is an The Florida Region Keeper of the Flame Man of the Year and Youth of the Year existing group of friends that Award is the highest recognition a Club can give to one of its members. It is usu- you join each month to have ally given to individuals who have worked on behalf of the club or region for many dinner with, see a movie or years. Leadership, Innovation and Community are considered. In this edition of attend a play. Any group of the Scroll you will find a flyer giving you information on how to make reservations people with common inter- to attend the event in addition to placing advertisements in the Tribute Journal to ests can form a Chavurah. recognize our honorees. Please join all of the TBTST family in honoring these Shortly, you will receive a well-deserved individuals. brochure and questionnaire Please join us for the first Men’s Club Program on Sunday, November 8th at 9:30 describing this concept, AM in the Social Hall entitled, “Basic Firearms and Concealed Weapons”. The and asking only for you to program will be presented by one of our TBTST family Michael Ader, Sergeant, complete and return the Miami Gardens Police Department (Retired) and Lt. Irving Gelbart will jointly questionnaire to the syna- present materials designed to introduce Temple members and guests (men and gogue office. Based on your women) to a safe and thoughtful way in understanding Florida’s laws relating to responses, we will form a legal gun ownership and utilization of firearms including methods for obtaining a group that fits your needs. license. There will be no live ammunition brought to the Temple. Please join with us as we Complimentary breakfast will be served! reach out and engage our On November 21st the Sisterhood and Men’s Club will be sponsoring a weekend congregation. Watch for our honoring our Temple member Veterans. We will have a special ceremony on Shab- brochure! bat, November 21st and on November 22nd following the annual Holiday Boutique. There will be a luncheon program honoring the Veterans presented by Dr. Judi Are You On the Benson-Levinson author of “Sand in our Boots”, Miami Beach WWII Veterans' List? Reunion. Please join on both days! TBTST’s Sunshine Commit- As you can see the club is getting busy with programming and events for all. We tee notifies email recipients of hope to be reaching out to all our members in the very near future to welcome your the life events of fellow con- participation in club activities and serving on various committees in the future. gregants in a timely manner. The committee sends notices Save the Date of births, engagements, wed- What: Chavurah of the Whole dings, funerals, shiva details When: Sunday, January 10, 2016 • Time: 2-5pm and hospitalizations. Where: TBTST Who: Current and Prospective Chavurah Members If you would like to receive notices of Sunshine Joy or More details to follow! Sunshine Sadness, and would for more information call: like to be added, please pro- Gloria Rosenblum 954-532-9134 • Shari Baer 954-465-3909 vide your email address to [email protected]. 14 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776
"Yes We Can't!" Series: 5 Fabulous Sunday classes With Hazzan Jonathan Angress Nov 1st, 8th, 22nd & Dec 6th Time 10:30 a.m. to Noon Session 1 -‐ History of Can1lla1on Session 2 -‐ Gabbai Boot Camp Trope Workshops: Sessions 3 & 4 – Torah Trope Session 5 -‐ Comprehensive Review Gradua1on: Shabbat Morning January 9th 2016 Parashat Vaera
NAME: ______
PHONE: ______
EMAIL: ______No Charge for Temple Members; Non-‐Temple Members: $54 For more informa=on please contact: [email protected]
5700 NW 94 Ave Tamarac, Florida 33321 Phone: 954 721 7660
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Sisterhood Shabbat at Sea Join us for a fabulous 3 day cruise
When: Weekend January nd 22 to January 25th 2016 Aboard NCL’s NORWEGIAN SKY
Observe Shabbat, parLcipate in services, meet new people, have fun with a fantasLc group of women!
Inside Cabin -‐ $400 Ocean view Porthole Window -‐ $450 Balcony -‐ $565 Ocean view Picture Window -‐ $480 Prices are per person double occupancy
Enjoy all the ship's ameniLes like delicious meals/snacks, entertainment and more...plus...bon voyage lunch, cocktail party for our group, Shabbat services, fun and games, and more. Price listed is all inclusive EXCEPT for gratuiLes, any shipboard purchases, or trip insurance. Space is limited, so be sure to have your deposit of $100 in by September st 1 .
NONREFUNDABLE balance due by November 1st. (Without cancellaLon insurance) Dietary laws will be observed fish, vegetarian or dairy meals.
Please join our cruise commi[ee! QuesLons email or call: Caryn Dubrow [email protected] 954-‐341-‐7575 Hedy Gordon [email protected] 954-‐873-‐7561 Sherry Klawsky [email protected] 954 791 8527 5700 NW 94 Ave Tamarac, Florida 33321 Phone: 954 721 7660
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Join us as Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek set sail! Name: (Exactly as it appears on your passport) ______Address: ______Phone Number: ______Date of Birth: ______Emergency contact: ______Latitudes Rewards ID #: ______E-mail address: ______Roommate: ______Inside Cabin - $400 Ocean view Porthole Window - $450 Ocean view Picture Window - $480 Balcony - $565 Prices are per person double occupancy Trip insurance available for $59 pp Make Checks Payable to: TBTST $100 Deposit must be in by September 1st Full payment by November 1st Mail to: Caryn Dubrow 268 NW 119th Way Coral Springs, FL 33071
[email protected] Please note: We will be observing Kashrut…fish, pasta, and vegetarian dishes will be served. We will be carpooling to the Port of Miami.
17 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Florida Region Man of The Year, Youth of The Year Award Dinner
The Florida Region Keeper of the Flame Man of the Year and Youth of the Year Award is the highest recognition a Club can give to one of its members. It is usually given to individuals who have worked on behalf of the club or region for many years. Leadership, Innovation and Community are considered.
This year for the second year the Florida Region will also make available the Youth of the Year Award. This is given to a youth recommended by a club’s Rabbis or School Administrators.
This years recipients from TBTST are:
Man of the Year, Alan Paley Youth of the Year, Rachel Sandhouse
You are invited to come and help us celebrate these outstanding awards. Sunday, November 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm Temple Beth-El 2815 North Flagler Drive • West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Tribute Journal In 2015, we will print a color keepsake Tribute Journal. The journal will also be displayed online for one year. Please make your checks out to TBTST Men’s Club as well as your check for the dinner reservations along with your meal selection. Please send your checks to TBTST, 5700 NW 94th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321(Att. Men’s Club). The deadline is November 8th.
( ) $ 250.00 Full Page Tribute Ad • ( ) $ 135.00 Half Page • ( ) $ 75.00 Quarter Page ( ) $ 50.00 Business Cards only • ( ) $ 36.00 Name and honoree only Lunch: Cost $50.00/person Garden Salad Choice of: ______Cornish Hen ______Miso Salmon______Vegan Vegetable Purse (Please choose one of the above) Grilled Vegetable Stacks, Mashed Sweet Potato & Baklava Entertainment: Dueling Pianos!
Name ______
Phone # ______Email Address ______
Amount $ (Ad Journal) ______Amount $ Lunch ______
TOTAL $ ENCLOSED ______Deadline is November 8th.
18 Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Previews to upcoming entertainment events at TBTST
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SHABBAT DINNER
November 6, 2015
Join us after Services for a Delicious Shabbat Dinner prepared by Diamond Kosher Catering MUST R.S.V.P. 954-721-7660 EXT 110 by 4pm on Monday
______Chicken Francais ______Salmon Teryiaki Vegetarian Choice: Veggie Cutlet____ (Includes Salad, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Dessert, Soda, Tea & Coffee )
Adults Children (3 - 12) Children Under 3 Member $21.00 $ 9.00 n/c Non-Member $25.00 $11.00 n/c # Adults ______# Kids ______Total Amount $______Please feel free to bring your own bottle of Kosher wine
Please fill out the form below and return to the Temple Office
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NAME______PH# ______
Please seat with______Check #:______
C/C #:______Exp Date:______
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Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek Annual Hanukkah Picnic Sunday, December 13, 2015 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Tamarac Sports Complex th Nob Hill Road and 77 Street/9901 Northwest 77th Street
Join us for fun, games, food, and prizes! Latkes and other picnic food will be prepared by our wonderful Men’s Club. A bounce house, organized sports and face painting will be available for all!
Send in your membership dues payment form by December 9 to be entered to win an Apple iPad at the picnic!
$12 adults, $6 children 12 and under (2 and under free) $30 maximum per nuclear family Call (954) 721-7660 ext. 110 for more information.
Pay online at www.tbtst.org or send a check made payable to TBTST Please RSVP by December 8.
Name:______# of Adults @ $12 ______#of children under 12 @ $6______Total: $______Credit Card Number ______Expiration Date ______Signature ______
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HAZAK MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Hokhmah-Wisdom Ziknah-Maturity Kadima-Looking Ahead A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
LOOKING FORWARD TO AN EXCITING YEAR! Variety of Interesting Programs HAZAK SHABBAT • MITZVAHS AND MORE
We invite all seniors 55 years and up to join us. Please complete the form below and mail with your dues $10.00 per person, $20.00 per couple.
HAZAK TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK 5700 NW 94TH AVENUE, TAMARAC, FL 33321 HAZAK WEBSITE: www.uscj.org/jewishlivingandlearning/lifecycle/hazak55_adults.aspx
Name(s)______Address______Day Time Phone______Evening______Cell______Email Address______Fax______Do you drive?______Can you pick up others?______Are you working?______Full Time______Part Time______Retired______Profession/Occupation______Day & Time of meeting preference______Hobbies/Interests______Program Suggestions______My expertise is______Would like to host a program in the month of______in honor of______Additional Comments______Check #______Date______Hine Mah-Tov Umah-Naiyim, Shevat Ahim Gam Yachad Behold how good and pleasant itis for brothers and sisters to dwell together in unity!
24 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Kol Nidre Appeal By Valerie Preston Mercado
If we were playing one of the old T.V. game shows from the 60s or 70s, like Password or the $100,000 Pyramid, you might hear the following clues:
• Things we take pride in. • Things we want to receive. • Things we want to protect. • Things we want to preserve. • Things we want to pass on to our children.
But what if we were playing a Jewish version of the game? Perhaps you would say that “our heritage ” or “ our diverse and inclusive membership” are the “Things we take pride in.” Or that “G-d’s blessings” or “a call or visit from the Rabbi at a time of illness or loss” are the “Things we want to receive.” And what about the things we want to protect? Would “the continuity of our people” or “a close-knit sense of community” be a good clue in the Jewish version of the game? What is it that we want to preserve? We might answer, “Our traditions.” Or “a steady stream of simchas to celebrate.” And what, my friends, are the things we want to pass on to our children? What if getting the right answer to the question depended on the clue you gave? What would YOUR clue be? Think about it. And if you don’t have children or grandchildren of your own, think about your nieces and nephews or your friends’ children. Think about the beautiful children in our preschool or our Religious School. Go ahead. The clock is winding down. The game is on the line. You have to hit the buzzer. What is the clue YOU would give? The truth, of course, is that whether we call them clues in a made-up game or essential parts of our Jewish lives, they are all right here, today, right now: that diverse, inclusive tight knit community, that sense of yiddishkeit, that heritage, our future stream of simchas, our traditions, our many blessings from G-d – they are all right here. We can see them. We can feel them. Tomorrow night we’ll even be able to taste some of them! But will they all be here next year? Well, it depends. Let’s think about that age-old psychology question: “Is a 16 oz. glass containing 8 oz. of water half full or half empty?” Well, it depends. On what does it depend, you may ask? “It depends upon your relationship to the glass.” And what in the world does that mean? It depends on whether you fill the glass with water or simply drink from it. You see, my friends, if you participate in filling the glass, you are a contributor, you have a stake in the glass, and you will always feel like it is half full. You will always see its potential, and you will always strive to fill it up. On the other hand, if all you do is drink from it, you will always see it as half empty. Not only will the glass never seem filled, but YOU will never feel “FULFILLED.” And just as this is true for cups of water, I believe it is true for communities. It is true for our TBTST community but with one exception. Whether you come to shul one or two days a year (perhaps tonight, perhaps to say Kaddish, or at some other time that is meaningful to you), or you come almost every day, or somewhere in between, we will all reach out to our synagogue at some moment in time. Everyone, yes EVERYONE, will drink from the shul cup at some point. It may be at a simcha such as the birth of a child or grandchild, at a bar or bat mitzvah, or at an aufruf or wedding. Or it may be at a time of serious illness or the death of a loved one. It may be to enrich your Jewish education, or it may be to seek counsel at a time of need. It may be when grappling with the loss of your job – or simply the loss of your way. It may be due to a disagreement with a family member or friend. Or perhaps it will be due to an argument – with G-d. Yes, at some moment in time, you are going to need to drink from the synagogue cup. Will you have to turn away thirsty? The optimist in me would like to believe that I do not have to ask you this evening to make a Kol Nidre pledge. But the realist in me knows that I must. I must because this is not a game, with clues and buzzers, but serious business. I must because I cannot merely make the assumption that you will do it. Indeed, such an assumption would fly in the face of this most disconcerting fact: last year Nancy Small stood before you and asked for 100 percent participation in our High Holiday appeal. And yet more than 45 percent of our members did NOT make a Kol Nidre contribution of any amount. My friends, I want you to know something: a significant percentage of our operating budget is generated by our Kol Nidre Appeal. The success of tonight’s Kol Nidre Appeal is critical; we need those who made a donation last year to give again and for those who have Appeal continued on next page 25 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Appeal continued not done so in the past to do so this year. The leadership of Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek is not blind to the financial difficulties that many have faced and continue to face these days. Indeed, one of our primary objectives is to provide help to an increasing number of members in need. But EVEN for those of you having a tough time financially, I would urge you to make at least a small Kol Nidre pledge. And I ask you to do so, not only for your shul, but for yourselves, as well. Every person, no matter what his or her circumstances and capabilities, for his or her own benefit, needs to personally experience the feeling of giving, the feeling of participating in a just cause, the feeling – of filling up the cup. TO BE PROUD…We are proud of the wonderful accomplishments and strides we are making to gain a national and international presence. Alan Gottesman who is a member of our congregation is recently installed International President of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. Our own men’s club has won 2 Torch awards for special programming. We are proud to announce that TBTST has won a Solomon Schechter award recognizing our variety of Shabbat services & programs; offering traditional torah readings, the triennial readings, orthodox services and a monthly meditation service. We have also won a Solomon Schechter award for our Shoah/Holocaust 6 Million Steps walk this past spring organized by students from our Hebrew School and Youth Department. We are embarking on a whole new way to bring Hebrew language instruction into our class- rooms and expose our students to modern Hebrew through interactive online learning, both as a language and a culture. We are proud to say our Hebrew School enrollment is growing and our preschool has waiting lists. Our Early Childhood Center has upgraded learning programs and the ECC Parent Service organization is bringing in fun new fundraising events like the Fashion Show they hosted this past spring. Our pre-Kadima, Kadima and USY youth groups make us proud as they represent us across the region. Our strong values and caring for our community show as we hosted our Pink Shabbat to raise awareness of the high incidence of breast and ovarian cancer in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. I hope that every person sitting here tonight will contemplate for a moment what you are proud of as a member of Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek, what it is that YOU want to receive from your shul community, what it is that YOU want to make certain is preserved, what it is that YOU want to know is protected, and what it is that YOU will pass on to generations to come. And once you have done so, I hope you will push down the appropriate tab on your Kol Nidre pledge card and pass it down to the end of the aisle so the ushers can collect it. On behalf of myself, my husband, Javier, our son Joshua, and the leadership of Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek I want to wish each of you a happy and sweet New Year and a meaningful fast. May you feel the warmth of our loving, extraordinary shul. May you experience G-d’s many blessings and be sealed in the book of life. And may each of you leave here this evening having personally ensured that our synagogue’s cup truly runneth over. Thank you. G’mar Hatimah Tovah. Valerie Preston Mercado
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29 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Tree of Life
The tree has always been a symbol of life and strength in the Jewish tradi- tion. The parts of the tree depend upon one another just as those in need in our community depend upon Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek for help and support.
In the same manner, Temple Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek depends upon the generosity of our community to enable us to continue to provide that support. The Tree of Life is the perfect symbol to allow us to recognize the generous donors who, in turn, help us to continue providing necessary services to our community.
Consider honoring a friend or relative’s birthday, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, anniversary, etc. or using this as a memorial gift. By purchasing a leaf for the Tree of Life, you will not only be helping the Tree to grow, but you will also be helping TBTST to grow, now and in the future. There are gold, silver and bronze leaves available at a price of $180. If you are interested in supporting TBTST, please contact our office and we will gladly assist you. You can also email [email protected] or make your donation online at www.tbtst.org.
Thank you for your donation. Consider TBTST For Your Next CONSIDERSimcha TBTST FOR YOUR NEXT SIMCHA Your next simcha will be one of95 your4-72 family's1-7660 e milestones,xt . 110 a day you will talk about for years to come. You Your next simcha will be one of your family’s wantmilestones, the day to abe day memorable you will talk and about you forwant years to look to back on it fondly. Come and tour our magnificent come. You want the day to be memorable and Socialyou Hall, want our to state-of-the-artlook back on it Kosherfondly. Kitchen, Come and our adjoining Bride's Room, and our beautiful lobby. tour our magnificent Social Hall, our state of the All areart designedKosher Kitchen, with one our idea adjoining – to make Bride’s your Room, simcha at TBTST one that will exceed your standard of excellence.and our beautiful Lobby. All are designed with one idea—to make your simcha at TBTST one that will exceed your standard of excellence. OuOurr Dis Distinguishedtinguished Catering Panel: Catering Panel: Sterling Kosher Caterers Ask for JonathaSterlingn or Av iKosher Caterers 954-680-4787 Old FloridaAsk Ko sforhe Jonathanr Caterer sor Avi - 954-680-4787 Ask for Barbara or David 954-561-1877 Diamond Kosher Caterers Ask for Eric 954-438-8Diamond998 Kosher Caterers Ask for Eric - 954-438-8998
30 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Get Well General Donations Charlie Krantz, Harold Wishna Donor In Honor Of David Ashkenaz General Donation Rabbi's Discretionary Fund Helen Golden General Donation Harlee Mahmet Dr. Joel Berkowitz’ Yom Kippur Haftorah Donor In Honor Of Reading Marvin Friedman General Donation Harold Saul Mother, Gilda Saul Michele & Benjamin Kanarek General Donation Jerrold Levy In appreciation Donor In Memory Of Chavurah B’resheit Violet Montag Barry Mehler In appreciation for Kaddish for mother Chavurah B’resheit Doris Baer Merlyn Rosenberg Gomel prayer Ellen & Harvey Feldman Richard Rock Gilda Saul Misheberach for Grandson Charles Ellen & Harvey Feldman Violet Montag Audrey Sackin Appreciation Ellen & Harvey Fledman Doris Baer Donor In Memory Of Carole Kraistein Pamela Frank Georgia Feingold Yizkor Carole Kraistein Seth Policzer Rhonda Jaffe Raquel Wicheleski Nat Levine Jack and Hilda Fogel Beth & Scott Jarvis Raquel Wicheleski Ava & Jim Phillips Nathan Phillips Audrey Sackin Al Sackin Maddy & Joel Policzer Doris Baer Rhonda and Lawrence Jaffe Raquel Wicheleski Ethel & Lenny Ronik Melvin Eisner Glenda & Jay Sandhouse Richard Rock Harold Saul Ivan Saul Howard Leibov & Pamela Leibov Steve & Amy Weinberg Richard Rock Grossman Memorial Fund Linda & Ed Weintraub Walter (Flip) Rosier Donor In Memory Of Sandy & Bernie Leibov Richard Rock Education Fund Condolences Donor In Memory Of Carole & David Kralstein Seth Policzer Samantha and Rachael Rosier mourn the loss of their father, Walter (Flip) Rosier Carole & David Kralstein Pamela Frank Marcia Eisner mourns the loss of her husband, Melvin
Yahrzeit is a Yiddish word, which literally means “time of year” or memorial. Jews of Ashkenazi descent use this term. Sephardim call this commemoration nahala, in Ladino. This custom is widely observed and based on the Jewish tradition of commemorating the death of a relative.
All the Yahrzeit rituals are deeply ingrained in the Jewish life. The common rituals that are performed in the honorable memory of the departed soul include reciting the Kaddish prayer and lighting a Yahrzeit candle.
Yahrzeit also includes the action of donating charity in memory of a deceased loved one. Through the performance of the mitzvah of tzedakah in the name of the departed, the merit of the deed is shared with the soul of the late relative, as their memory is enhanced.
PRAYERS FOR THE SICK If a relative or friend is suffering from an illness, perhaps you would like to recite a special prayer for the speedy recovery of the ailing person. Traditionally, the Hebrew name of the sick person and the Hebrew name of the sick person's mother are mentioned during the prayer. It would be helpful if you would provide us with this information when you make your request. Prayers for the recovery of the sick are customarily accompanied by a gift to a deserving charity. The merit of this kind deed arouses God's mercy and His powers of healing. Although any amount is deemed appropriate on such an occasion, a gift of CHAI - $18 - or multiples of 18 - is particularly fitting when pleading for a person's recovery from sickness. CHAI in Hebrew means life. The two Hebrew letters which constitute the word - CHET and YUD - have the numerical equivalents of eight and ten respectively, together yielding the sum of eighteen. For this reason it has become a custom to give charity in the amount of CHAI when praying for the well-being of a suffering person. Enclosed please find a contribution in the sum of $______Please make a Misheberach (Prayer for the recovery) for: Name (English)______(Hebrew)______Mother's Name (Hebrew)______31 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Yahrzeits NOVEMBER CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5776 NAME NOVEMBER CHESHVAN/KISLEV 5776 NAME 11/1 19 Abram Goldberg 11/17 5 Rose Niman 11/1 19 Leslie Kaufman 11/18 6 Herbert Eisenberg 11/2 20 Sol Gold 11/18 6 Pamela Grossman 11/2 20 Louis Kushlin 11/18 6 Thelma Wasoff 11/2 20 Burton Siegel 11/18 6 Rick Wellner 11/2 20 Sam Mitchel 11/18 6 Herbert Eisenberg JOIN 11/2 20 Sigmund Frosch 11/18 6 Arthur Ginsburg 11/3 21 Abraham Foster 11/19 7 Clara Davis 11/3 21 Samuel Kalter 11/20 8 Hersch Berman CANTOR 11/4 22 Joseph Watynski 11/20 8 Bernard Lerner 11/4 22 Maurice Shacket 11/20 8 Jean Teplitsky 11/4 22 Marvin Reichenthaler 11/21 9 Jacob Hochman 11/4 22 Robert Spinerr 11/21 9 Sydney Phillips JONATHAN 11/4 22 Priscilla Kate Mayor 11/21 9 Harry Yasgoor 11/5 23 Pamela Frank 11/21 9 Gussie Fink 11/5 23 Elsie Sussman 11/22 10 Herman Abrams ANGRESS 11/6 24 Bernard Kravetzky 11/22 10 Blanche Watsky 11/7 25 Lillian Klugerman 11/22 10 Louis Price 11/7 25 Dora Zuchoff 11/22 10 Cynthia Wasserman FOR OUR 11/8 26 Barbara Saul 11/22 10 Esther Miller 11/9 27 Kenneth Mintz 11/22 10 Ida Levine 11/9 27 Nathan Plaks 11/22 10 Mayor Kaplan 11/9 27 Stanley Atkins 11/23 11 Shirley Berger ALL NEW 11/10 28 Thelma Richman 11/23 11 Meyer Weintraub 11/10 28 Morris Pickoff 11/24 12 Beryl Newman 11/10 28 Seth Policzer 11/24 12 Dov Cohen FRIDAY NIGHT 11/10 28 Martha Rosenfeld 11/24 12 Mollie Epstein 11/10 28 Howard Leibov 11/24 12 Trude Ackerman 11/10 28 Kitty Schwartz 11/24 12 David Sherman SERVICES 11/11 29 Sylvia Rosenkranz 11/24 12 Evelyn Bass 11/11 29 Milton Lenoff 11/24 12 Dora Shooster 11/11 29 Florence Rothenberg 11/25 13 Liza Kliegman 11/11 29 Carol Baker 11/25 13 Richard Rosen 11/11 29 Edna Schwartz 11/27 15 Anna Schribman 11/13 1 Rena Bass Forman 11/27 15 Judith Schorr 11/13 1 Alexander Klar 11/27 15 Abraham Feinzig 11/14 2 Gloria Fried 11/28 16 Samuel Eisenberg 11/14 2 Joan Meiselman 11/28 16 Jason Chehova 11/14 2 Lawrence Hepner 11/28 16 Samuel Cohn 11/15 3 Joseph Lupkin 11/28 16 Jack Rosenblatt 11/16 4 Anne Becker 11/29 17 Stella Selby 11/16 4 Herbert Kranzler 11/30 18 Margaret Sadkin 11/16 4 Melvin Goldberg 11/30 18 Hyman Schwartz Become an important part of TBTST's Social Action Committee’s Mazon Project
The WECARE community outreach program operates a food pantry that provides over 3,500 bags of groceries each year to our neighbors in need regardless of race, religion, age, gender or nationality. We could not accomplish this important mitzvah if not for the generous donations we re- ceive year round from caring individuals, organizations, schools, synagogues and businesses in our community. Thanks to United Way of Broward County, we are also able to distribute fresh produce to needy people through Project Lifeline. Donations are greatly needed and appreciated to keep our shelves stocked so we can help the many men, women and children needing our services throughout the year. Currently, WECARE provides enough free non-perishable food and fresh produce to prepare over 65,000 meals for our neighbors in need. WECARE also collects small toiletry items, provides free medical equipment loans including wheelchairs, walkers and canes, distributes hand- knitted items to nursing home residents, and collects eyeglasses and hearing aids that are sent to New Eyes for the Needy. Donations of toiletry items and medical equipment are very much appreciated. Facts about Hunger in Broward County According to Million Meals Committee, there are 19 active food pantries in Broward County inclusive of the Soref JCC WECARE Food Pantry, and 4 active food banks. The Broward Regional Health Planning Council, Inc., Food Security Survey Report notes that 44% of all students enrolled in Broward County elementary schools qualify for free and reduced lunches. 15% of 56,873 Broward children live in poverty. 32 NOVEMBER 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK CHESHVAN / KISLEV 5776 Yahrzeit Donations DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF
Sheila Ader Mother, Natalie Herman Claire Ollinger Brother, Joseph Mandel Jack Adler Mother, Anna Adler Carol Osman Mother, Jean Friedman Nina Adler Husband, Vilem Adler Alan Paley Father, Benjamin Paley Nina Adler Mother-in-Law, Priva Adler Adrien Panitz Father, Charles Apfelbaum Nina Adler Father-in-Law, Chaim Adler Sandra Paris Mother, Natalie Paris Raymond Alexander Father, Albert Alexander Marjorie Pedron Grandmother, Bebe Berman Karen Altfest Mother, Betty Caplan Helen Petkofsky Father, Charles Petkofsky Mel Altschul Wife, Suzanne Altschul Marla Poris Mother, Helen Zweibel Gertrude Berger Husband, Joseph Berger Marla Poris Husband, Fred Poris Albert Berkowitz Wife, Bernice Berkowitz Phyllis Rieger-Levich Father, Walter Riegler Arthur Brandon Sister, Helen Wender Samuel Ringel Mother, Minnie Ringel Lori Brenman Grandmother, Rose Eller Barbara Roberts Mother, Jean Sollender Ann Cabak Husband, Harold Cabak Susan Rosenblum Son, Joshua Rosenblum Erhla Cantor First Husband, Herbert Lapinsky Susan Rosenblum Mother-in-Law, Fannie Rosenblum Nathan Caplan Father, Max Caplan Susan Rosenblum Father-in-Law, Irving Rosenblum Rose Caplan Father, Joseph Polonsky Betty Rosenheck Daughter, Sherry Rosenheck Janet Davis Husband, Eugene Davis Sheldon Rosenkranz Brother, Howard Rosenkranz Linda Donofrio Father, Abe Rothenstein Joan Rosenthal Mother, Estelle Mitchell Judith Dorfman Mother, Ruth Mantell Cora Roth Grandmother, Minnie Bialis Beatrice Dunayer Father-in-Law, Ernest Dunayer Neil Rothstein Father, Melvin Rothstein Beatrice Dunayer Father, Alfred Potelli Anne Rudney Father, Israel Tager Steven Eisenberg Mother, Anna Eisenberg Anne Rudney Husband, Paul Rudney Ann Esposito Father, Jack Zippin Anne Rudney Nephew, Eric Bender Eileen Ferrara Brother, Marvin Abate Gilda Saul Mother-in-Law, Ida Saul Nicholas Fleischer Grandmother, Regina Fleischer Annie Schiller Libby Chaikel Joanne Friedman Aunt, Hannah Cohen Harry Schulman Father, Ben Schulman Joanne Friedman Father, Arthur Rosen Lynn Schweitzer Father, Larry Herzenberg Gail Gamboni Father, Sidney Pollack Lynn Schweitzer Mother, Frances Helen Fried Lisa Garrett Father, Harry Goldberg Sandra Segal Husband, David Segal Ilene Gayer Father, Jack Gartstein Julia Shapiro Mother, Miriam Music Marion Goldstein Husband, Leonard Goldstein Lisa Sharron Father, Aaron Berger Mildred Goldstein Sister, Linda DeMeghio Lester Shulklapper Father, Samuel Schulklapper Patricia & John Gluszak Sister, Linda DeMeghio Philip Singer Grandfather, Jacob Kuchinsky Goldie Greenstein Father, Samuel Kliegman Nancy Small Father, Jerry Marks Stephanie Gurewitz Father, Eugene Davis Gerald Steinberg Father, Charles Steinberg Nathan Hecht Beloved, Fay Hecht Emanuel Stern Wife, Rhoda Stern Melvin Heichman Father, Sam Heichman Charlotte Teich Father, Herman Noble Dorothy Hess Father, Henry Jacobs Sharon Trachtenberg Father, Harold Zalesch Phyllis Hirsch Sister, Ruth Levy Murray Vogel Brother, Jack Vogel Martin Janowitz Mother, Sylvia Janowitz Susan Vogel Father, Max Arno Martin Janowitz Father, Saul Janowitz Shirley Volasky Husband, Joseph Volasky David Jaspan Father, Irving Jaspan Barry Volkman Father, Philip Volkman Marvin Kaleky Mother, Miriam Kaleky Arline Walker Father, Andrew Guthartz Hannah Kalinsky Mother, Sadie Resnick Raymond Walker Brother, Daniel Walker Florence Katz Father, Abraham Ruslin Amir Watynski Grandfather, Morris Watynski Mila Kojen Husband, Mark kojen Linda Weintraub Grandmother, Pauline Epstein Zina Kojen Mother, Sara Plastik Linda Weintraub Mother, Roberta Epstein Karp Susan Krebs Uncle, George Young Julianne Weisshaut Father, Thomas Garvin Susan Krongold Sister, Joyce Jetter Richard Weisshaut Father, Rachmil Weisshaut Sandy Leibov Brother-in-Law, Abe Stahl Mildred Weitz Brother, Joseph Volasky Marvin Lieberman Father, Paul Lieberman Mildred Weitz Husband, Paul Dressler Leonard Leifert Mother, Ida Leifert Susan Weitz Cousin, Sherry Rosenheck Ilene Mallozzi Mother, Rhoda Sobel Maxine Wlody Father, Hyman Wlody Larry Morris Mother, Dora Morris Helen Moskowitz Sister, Ruth Rabben John Nemon Mother, Frieda Nemon Robert Nichomoff Father, Irving Nichomoff
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7:45 am Services 8:30 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 9:00 am Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:15 pm Mincha 9:00 am Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 10:30 am Cantor's Trope Class 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Membership Meeting 5:00 pm Services CANDLE LIGHTING 5:18 pm 19 CHESHVAN 20 CHESHVAN 21 CHESHVAN 22 CHESHVAN 23 CHESHVAN 24 CHESHVAN 25 CHESHVAN 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
8:30 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 9:00 am Shabbat Services 9:00 am Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat JR. Congregation 9:00 am Men's Club Breakfast 6:00 pm Services 5:15 pm Mincha
10:30 am Cantor's Trope Class 7:00 pm Executive Meeting ROSH CHODESH ROSH CHODESH 7:15 pm Comedy/Magic Night 5:00 pm Services 7:30 pm Temple Board Meeting CANDLE LIGHTING 5:14 pm 26 CHESHVAN 27 CHESHVAN 28 CHESHVAN 29 CHESHVAN 30 CHESHVAN 1 KISLEV 2 KISLEV 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 7:45 am Services 8:30 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 9:00 am Shabbat Services 6:00 pm Services 9:00 am Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat JR. Congregation 7:00 pm Sisterhood Mtg. 5:00 pm Services 7:30 pm Bereaved Parents 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Muray Lichtenstein 5:15 pm Mincha Meeting 7:00 pm Men's Club Mtg. ROSH CHODESH ROSH CHODESH CANDLE LIGHTING 5:12 pm
3 KISLEV 4 KISLEV 5 KISLEV 6 KISLEV 7 KISLEV 8 KISLEV 9 KISLEV 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 8:30 am Services
9:00 am Hebrew School 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 9:00 am Shabbat Services 9:30 Rap w/Rabbi 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:15 pm Mincha 10:30 am Cantor's Trope Class 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Muray Lichtenstein 12 Noon Men's Club & Sister- THANKSGIVING OFFICE CLOSED hood Veterans Event OFFICE CLOSED 5:00 pm Services CANDLE LIGHTING 5:11 pm 10 KISLEV 11 KISLEV 12 KISLEV 13 KISLEV 14 KISLEV 15 KISLEV 16 KISLEV 29 30 8:30 am Services 5:00 pm Services 7:45 am Services 6:00 pm Services
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Consider TBTST Rabbi...... Michael Gold Cantor...... Jonathan Angress for Your Next Curriculum Coordinator...... Ronit Goldstein Simcha Religious Education Coordinator...... Ava Phillips Business Manager...... Ken Kahn Your next simcha, be it Early Childhood Director...... Sydney Berlin a bar or bat mitzvah, an Youth Director...... Diana Silver anniversary party or a CONGREGATION OFFICERS wedding, will be one of your family’s milestones President...... Nancy Small – a day you will talk Executive Vice-President...... Amir Watynski Activities Vice-President...... Valerie Mercado about for years to come. Membership Vice-President...... Jody Glass You want the day to be Vice President At Large...... David Berger memorable and you want Treasurer...... Alan Paley to look back on it fondly. Financial Secretary...... Stewart Klawsky Recording Secretary...... Jacqui Montag That is why when we Communications Secretary...... Cheryl Temkin built our new building Immediate Past President...... Jeffrey Eisensmith we created a welcoming facility for catered events. SCROLL STAFF Our magnificent new social hall, our state Associate Editor...... Steven Siegel of the art kitchen, our Associate Editor...... Aleta Wasserman adjoining bride’s room, and our very attractive We welcome letters, comments and contributed material. Please contact lobby have all been The Scroll at [email protected] designed with one idea – to make simchas that are celebrated at TBTST those Important Synagogue Phone Numbers and E-mail Addresses that will meet everyone’s standard of excellence. Main Office...... (954) 721-7660 Our caterers are Early Childhood Center...... (954) 722-9537 dedicated to helping to Temple Fax #...... (954) 720-0967 organize and manage Administrative Assistant, Donna Rosier...... ext. 110...... [email protected] your event and to Business Manager, Ken Kahn...... ext. 131...... [email protected] meet your needs and Rabbi Michael Gold...... ext. 123...... [email protected] expectations. Cantor Jonathan Angress...... ext. 116...... [email protected] Please contact our Youth Director, Diana Silver...... ext. 122...... [email protected] Curriculum Coordinator...... ext. 125...... [email protected] Temple Office (954) 721- Religious Education Coord. Ava Phillips...... ext. 125...... [email protected] 7600 to obtain more Early Childhood Director, Sydney Berlin...... ext. 127...... [email protected] information about our Early Childhood Office...... ext. 126...... [email protected] caterers and our facilities. President, Nancy Small (voice mailbox) ...... ext. 135...... [email protected] Men's Club, Barry Kanarek ...... [email protected] Sisterhood, Ellen Feldman...... [email protected] Membership, Jody Glass...... [email protected] Giftshop...... [email protected]
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