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Vol. XXVV • No. 5 Friday Night, January 16, 2015 Temple Beth Torah As We Install Our New Sha'aray Tzedek 5700 N.W. 94 Ave. Tamarac, FL 33321 Temple Officers and Board of Directors 954.721.7660 • www.TBTST.org and Our Men's Club and Sisterhood Service Schedule Officers and their Board of Directors Minyan Services Monday - Friday Friday Night Shabbat Services - 6:30 p.m. 7:45 am & 6:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 5:00 pm President - Nancy Small Check Calendar for Saturday Executive Vice President - Amir Watynski evening times Vice President Youth Activities - Valerie Mercado Shabbat Services Friday Evening - 6:30 pm Vice President Membership - Jody Glass Saturday Morning - 9:00 am Treasurer - Alan Paley Orthodox Services Recording Secretary - Jacqui Montag Monday and Thursday Minyan Financial Secretary - Stewart Klawsky 7:45 am Communications Secretary - Cheryl Temkin Shabbat and Yom Tov Minyan 9:00 am Immediate Past President - Jeffrey Eisensmith There are no Orthodox evening Min- yans. Those wishing to attend evening Minyans are welcome at the egalitarian Sisterhood President - Ellen Feldman combined service in the Chapel, daily at 6:00 pm. Friday evening Mincha/Maariv Men's Club President - Dr. Barry Kanarek services begin at 6:30 pm.

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Shabbat Services RABBI'S MESSAGE By Rabbi Michael Gold Saturday Morning - 9:00 am Dear Friends, January 3 We are a Conservative synagogue and one of the pillars Vayechi of Conservative Judaism is a commitment to the dietary laws January 10 of Judaism. As a Conservative synagogue we must maintain Shemot a kosher kitchen. A Conservative rabbi or cantor must make January 17 a personal commitment to observe these laws, following the Vaera standards laid down by the Committee of Law and Standards. January 24 Individuals may choose whether or not to observe these laws and at what level. Bo Some Conservative Jews keep strictly kosher. Some keep kosher homes but are January 31 loose about what they eat on the outside. Some give up the most blatantly non- Beshalach kosher items like pork. And some ignore the laws altogether. But I encourage our Torah Discussion/ members to explore these laws and what they mean in this age of “appetites gone wild.” Bible & Bagels Judaism is about holiness. We take the basic animal drives and try to Immediately following Services elevate them. One of the most basic drives is our desire for food. The dietary Daily Minyan and laws give us the Jewish way to control the drive for food and elevate it in the Fresh Brewed Coffee service of God. Only limited animals may be eaten, and even these must be Become a Minyanaire killed in the proper way. Meat and milk are not eaten together. Meat repre- Do the Mitzvah of assisting sents death; milk represents life. In Judaism we strictly separate death and life. your friends and family as they Every meal becomes a chance to think about what we are eating and how we can say Kaddish. Wake up and serve God with our appetites. Meals become a Jewish occasion. smell the coffee at TBTST We do have rules in our synagogue. Only certain caterers are allowed to cook in our kitchen; these caterers are under proper kosher supervision. Unlike Monday - Friday at 7:45 am many synagogues, we do permit groups such as sisterhood and men’s club to cook followed by coffee and in our kitchen. But again, all the food is prepared under either my supervision or a shmear Brief Mincha at 6:00 pm that of my staff. No food may be cooked in a private home, even a kosher home, Sunday - 8:30am and 5:00pm and served in the synagogue. Saturday evening – check We allow people to bring in a dairy lunch for their private consumption. This calendar allows our pre-school teachers, our office staff, and the children in our pre-school Join our Greeters to eat during the day. A meat meal can only be brought in under our supervision. Outside the synagogue we have taken a more liberal stance. We will allow Corps synagogue organizations to provide a dairy meal in a non-kosher place. So for Consider volunteering example, we allow our USY to eat pizza if they go to Disney (other Conservative to be a Greeter. We need warm and friendly synagogues do not) or we will allow our golf tournament to serve a dairy brunch members of our at a country club. We ask that all official synagogue organizations including our congregation to greet sisterhood, men’s club, youth group, and various other organizations and chavurot our members, guests to respect these rules. and potential members. Through observing these rules, we participate in a Jewish tradition with Being a Greeter is fun and roots in the Torah. As you participate in our synagogue, may you enjoy delicious rewarding! Greeters are needed for kosher food. Shabbat Services on Friday nights, Saturday mornings Shalom, and for Holidays. Rabbi Michael Gold Please call Stew Klawsky 954-547-1928 or email [email protected]

2 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 CANTOR'S MESSAGE “b’sever panim yafot “ By Cantor Jonathan Angress The above quote ends the second- to-last tractate in the order “Broadway is a very special place, filled with very special of Nezikin (damages) in the Talmud. The tractate is more often people; people who can sing and dance often at the same known as Pirkei Avot, literally, time. They are a different people, a multi-talented people, the Chapters of our Fathers. a people who need people, and who are in many ways the Interestingly, in Modern Hebrew luckiest people in the world. In any great adventure if you it is a common expression used to don’t want to lose, victory depends upon the people that you denote “with open arms.” choose. So listen everybody closely to this news. You won’t Our president and board have succeed on Broadway, if you don’t have any…Jews!” been discussing the concept of This infamous and hilarious monologue comes from the “with open arms,” not in a Toraic Broadway show, Spamalot, which is the musical staged version of the hit film, concept but with the idea of becoming a more welcoming and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. While the plot of this show centers on a very engaging Congregation. non-Jewish theme, King Arthur’s search for the Holy Grail, this one monologue Every committee of our and song speaks to an aspect of Broadway history that rings true: Broadway is as congregation is open to the Jewish as gefilte fish. Almost each and every well-known Broadway composer concept. We need volunteers and and lyricist had a bubbie and zaydie and some of them even had their first musical we need you to think about how experiences in shul. In fact, Irving Berlin’s father was a cantor in Russia and upon you can help. moving to the United States, both Berlin and George Gershwin were child stars in We have several active committees Boris Thomashevsky’s Yiddish theatre productions. who do much of the planning that make membership in TBTST so It is quite obvious that many famous Broadway show tunes have musical and valuable to so many. Everyone rhythmic parallels to the melodies heard on a regular basis in shul. The most fa- is looking for people to step mous example comes from George Gershwin’s show, Porgy and Bess, where the forward and share their expertise, song “It Ain’t Necessarily So” shares a similar melodic structure to the chant of the opinions and time to make those Torah blessings during an aliyah at the Torah. Similarly, the opening of the song efforts successful. “42nd Street” from the show, 42nd Street sounds awfully a lot like High Holiday Of course, the Men’s Club and chanting. And in more recent times, the 1985 musical, Les Miserables, features a the Sisterhood are obvious places musical motif throughout the show that sounds a lot like the original chanting of for you to help support activities that benefit TBTST. The Men’s the Haggadah. Club motto – doing good while You will be able to hear all of these examples and much more very soon. I am having fun – really belongs to all very pleased to invite the TBTST congregation to a very special concert event, of them. A Jewish Night on Broadway!, featuring Lauren Molina on Sunday March 22 at In the Scroll, you often read 7pm. Lauren is a friend of mine from New York City whose Broadway credits about the Tikkun Olam/Mitzvah include the 2005 revival of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and committee. Committed hands are being an original cast member of Rock of Ages. Lauren is also an accomplished always welcome. The membership opera singer, songwriter, cellist, and acting coach having performed in all of these committee has a number of projects that would help you feel capacities throughout the country. Ticket prices will range from $18 to $100 and more engaged while welcoming will go on sale in January. Please look out for our flyer with ticket and sponsorship others. information in this month’s edition of The Scroll. We hope that you will be able to The Rabbi is always looking come out and support Lauren and me as we present A Jewish Night on Broadway! for people interested in widening the work of the Membership Todah V’Zimrah, Committee and our Ways and Cantor Jonathan Angress Means Committee is not just an “ask for money” group, but is involved in planning many of our events. And, by the way the Scroll would be happy to have you aboard as well.

3 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Come visit our President's Message website & view By Nancy Marks Small, President 2014-The Year in Review • The Rabbi's weekly message By now, hopefully everybody agrees that 2014 has been a • Pictures of our pre- special year at TBTST. Temple Beth Torah and Sunrise Jewish school and Hebrew school Center merged to become one of the strongest Conservative children Synagogues in Broward County. We are financially stable • Applications and membership is growing. • Pictures from our social events We hired Cantor Jonathan Angress to lead us in prayer and • Up-to-date details of our to teach Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons to our children. He is an calendar and upcoming asset to our congregation! events The High Holidays were an exciting time at TBTST. It was • Ability to download, view our first as a merged Synagogue. We held services in the Sanctuary/Social Hall, and listen to the blessings the Chapel/Library, had a community service in the bank across the street and held before and after the Torah services in a classroom for our Orthodox minyan. Over 1000 people celebrated readings the Jewish New Year with us. • The Temple telephone Our committee members have worked tirelessly this year. Starting with the New and email directory Roads to Engagement: the committee facilitated 75 of our Temple members to • View pictures of our join new Chavurot. They committed to call each and every TBTST member to get giftshop If you haven't viewed our correct contact information and to get their opinion on how the Temple was doing website, NOW IS THE and if we were meeting their needs. Positive responses followed. They are now TIME, see what is going planning individual name tags for all members. on at the Temple, check We have had many events in 2014. The Panic at the DiscoTech murder mystery out the calendar, learn evening was well attended and we used our very own members as the “actors/ the prayers, etc. actresses” in the show. The members only Brunch was a real “feel good” brunch. We made name tags that included the hometown of our members and many people reconnected with long ago acquaintances. Are You On the Our Education departments have also accomplished a lot this year. Starting with List? early childhood, they’ve added 2 new teachers to their staff bringing new, fresh and exciting ideas to our school program. They revised the school calendar to accom- TBTST’s Sunshine Commit- modate our working families. Mini camps are offered on most secular holidays tee notifies email recipients of with extended hours. Many of our classrooms are at capacity and only a few spots the life events of fellow con- are available in Pre-K and in our Two’s class. We are growing as 21 ECC families gregants in a timely manner. are now temple members. This is the highest ratio in 5 years. This is an exciting The committee sends notices time to be a part of the ECC family. of births, engagements, wed- In Hebrew School, a new curriculum was put in place. We now teach children dings, funerals, shiva details vocabulary and Modern Hebrew as well as prayer and Bar/Bat Mitzvah lessons. and, hospitalizations. The teachers have a computer in each classroom enabling them to better teach their lessons. We hope to see a change in our student’s Hebrew learning and their If you would like to receive participation for their Bar/Bat Mitzvah. We are teaching Synagogue skills and notices of Sunshine Joy or Judaism;Mitzvot, Chagim as well as Navi and Torah. Sunshine Sadness, and would In the Youth Group, as we merged, we formed a new group with a new name: like to be added, please pro- TBTST Sharks. The kids chose the name as well as the new costume mascot. vide your email address to Between Pre-Kadima, Kadima and USY, the children attended Fall Sub-Regional [email protected]. Convention, and International Convention where we sent 34 of our children. The Youth Department’s annual chapter meeting is February 13-15 in Orlando. They will be attending services, bonding, programming and having lots of fun.

4 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 We have many upcoming events. On January 24th, we will have a Road Rally and Is Temple Beth Torah Scavenger Hunt. On February 28th, we will have dueling piano players who will Sha'aray Tzedek perform songs of our choice. March 1st is Mitzvah Day. On March 22nd, Cantor In Your Will? Angress and Broadway actress Lauren Molina will perform A Jewish Night on Broadway. April 3rd and 4th is Passover and we will have seders for Erev Passover The synagogue’s role begins led by Rabbi Gold and Cantor Angress and the second night of Passover led by at birth and continues with- Cantor Angress. April 19th is our annual golf tournament. As you can see, we have out interruption throughout events for all generations. There is always something going on at TBTST. Please the entire course of our join us for one or for all of these events. lives. By remembering the I want to thank the Officers and the Board of Directors for their dedication to synagogue in our wills, we TBTST. I want to thank all committee chairs and their committee members for can do our part to assure all their hard work. Thank you to our professional staff. I cannot wait to see what future generations that their 2015 brings. religious home will be there From Mitch and myself, we want to wish you all a Happy Chanukah and a Happy to serve. secular New Year. We depend upon more than just dues alone to sustain all that we do. If we are concerned about the future of Judaism, we must project MERCAZ USA its influence and our influ- 136 East 39th Street • New York, NY 10016 ence into the future. Few 212-533-2061/[email protected] memorials are more worthy Allan Gottesman, a longtime member of TBTST, will join other American Jewish than those provided by an en- leaders attending the upcoming quadrennial World Zionist Congress, to be held dowment to TBTST through a bequest. in Jerusalem, Israel in mid-October 2015. Your legacy can reflect Allan will be participating on behalf of MERCAZ USA, the Zionist organization everything that is most im- of the Conservative Movement. His selection on the MERCAZ USA slate comes portant and meaningful to in recognition of his many years of volunteer service with the Federation of Jewish you. You can declare where your funds might be used – to Men’s Clubs (FJMC). In July 2015 Allan will be installed as the next FJMC supply the Hebrew School, International President. A CPA by profession, Allan has a practice in Plantation. for example, or to support He is married to Caren and they have 2 married children and four grandchildren. one of TBTST’s designated The 37th World Zionist Congress comes almost 120 years after Theodore Herzl, funds. We all want TBTST to be the founder of the modern Zionist movement, gathered about 200 Jewish leaders a spiritual home for genera- from around the world in Basel, Switzerland, to discuss the condition of the Jewish tions to come, just as it has People. At that very first Zionist Congress the delegates decided to create the been for you and your family. World Zionist Organization, which spearheaded the campaign that culminated in Let us ensure the future of our congregation and help it the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948. grow and serve our people. MERCAZ USA is the Zionist organization of the Conservative movement, the voice of Conservative Jewry within the World Zionist Organization, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Zionist Movement and the Jewish National Fund. Founded over 35 years ago, MERCAZ’s mission is to support religious pluralism in Israel and strengthen the connection between Israel and the Diaspora. For more information, go to www.mercazusa.org .

5 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Early Childhood News Sydney Berlin, Early Childhood Director SAVE THESE DATES It’s a New Year, and if you’re like me, you have likely already broken some of your New Year’s resolutions before night fall JANUARY 24th on New Year’s Day! Scavenger Hunt/ Road Rally This year, as we strive to become a better parent, spouse, friend or family member, we should always remember that A A A A A A A with every New Year comes new opportunities.

Some of your resolutions may include becoming more involved in the programs FEBRUARY 28TH offered at TBTST, more specifically, our Early Childhood Programs. If that was Dueling Pianos one of your resolutions, then you’re in luck! We have some great January programs coming up that we would love you all to be involved in. A A A A A A A On January 15th from 6-9 pm we are hosting an Infant and Child CPR , First Aid MARCH 20-21st and AED certification class. If there is one class that every parent or grandparent should attend, it’s this class. The class is taught by American Heart Association TBTST certified instructors. Sisterhood Shabbat We are also having a special winter themed Tot Shabbat on Friday, January 16th at Parashat Vayikra, 6:30 pm. We’ll sing songs, dance and welcome Shabbat. There may even be a few Rosh Chodesh Nisan “snow ball fights,” you never know. After, we will enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. We hope you can make it, and as always, please feel free to bring friends! If you'd like to participate, please contact: Susan Kaplan Suzy724@rocket- mail.com 754-235-2118 or Elise Leonard JOIN the growing list of Torah Readers!! Read the Parsha from your Bar/Bat Mitzvah [email protected] Read your favorite porAon! 954-803-3040 Read for a special event! Encourage a friend to read! A A A A A A A Contact Sherry Klawsky for dates APRIL 19th [email protected] or 954 791 8527 TBTST Golf Tournament

6 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 January Beit Sefer Calendar of Events By Ava Phillips-Education Director/Temple Administrator st January 1 “If you should happen to have a sapling in your hand when office and school closed they tell you the Messiach has arrived, first finish planting. th January 6 Then go out and greet the Messiach.” HS resumes Jewish teachers often quote Yochanan ben Zakkai’s saying th January 6 when Tu B’Shevat draws near. His words, we tell our students, th 6:30 p.m.-7 grade goes to point to the enormous importance of trees. Then we pass out the Jewish National JHS in CS. Fund blue boxes and talk about the role planting trees has played in reclaiming th January10 the land of Israel. Later, among ourselves, we may give the saying a more cynical Jr. Congrega- interpretation, joking about the widespread Jewish skepticism about whether the tion-9:30-11:45 a.m. Meshiach will ever come. th January 10 Perhaps a combination of these two interpretations is most helpful to us as teach- Lunch and Learn for Dalet ers. The hope that the Meshiach will eventually come is a very powerful theme in and Hey students and a Judaism. We always hope for that and it is something that you hear many people parent. talk about and say. For centuries, Jews have waited for a great change that will th January 11 forever establish universal peace, justice, and truth; but while we’re waiting , we Minyan with the don’t hold our breath. Instead, we tend steadily to the business of this world. We Rabbi-10-11:00 a.m. keep planting trees. th January 11 We compare tree planting to our students’ lives in many ways. We hope for the HS-9-11:45 a.m. one break through that will make all the difference in our childrens’ lives. We th January 13 may see something on TV or we may be listening to a CD or we may just get HS 4:15-9 p.m. some fantastic, creative idea that may make a difference and then we may say,”did th January 16 I have something to do with this phenomenal change or was it going to happen Installation of officers and in that way?” Whatever the case, it is a long , slow process, more akin to planting board of TBTST-6:30p.m. and nurturing trees than to instantly infusing people with any kind of inspiration. th January 16 Then, just as a farmer knows a forest will never come to be unless each sapling Shabbat dinner-7:30 p.m. receives the care it needs, we know a child becomes educated only when each class th January 16 is carefully planned and presented. Confirmation comes to Yochanan ben Zakkai was a teacher and on the most famous night of his life, when services and dinner Jerusalem was about to fall and Judaism faced extinction, he risked is own life by th th January 17 & 18 pretending to die. He had his students carry him outside the city in a coffin, he MLK-no school confronted the Roman General and he delivered his startling prophecy, declaring th January 20 that the general would soon be named the emperor of Rome-his shrewd prophecy, HS-4:15-9 p.m. carefully grounded in fact. At that point, when the prophecy became a fact, the th January 24 general offered him a reward. Ben Zakkai asked permission to found a school. Jr. Cong.-9:30-11:45 a.m. Even then, education was so important and he knew that in order to keep Judaism th January 25 alive, you must educate. “Our religion, and our people, survived devastating loss HS-9-11:45 a.m. and exile because Jewish education went on and in its gradual but unyielding way, th January 27 lesson after patient lesson, class after careful class.” HS 4:15-9p.m. January 27th Gadna Program with all THE FOREVER YOUNG BOOK REVIEW HS classes The next book review will be on Wednesday January 21, 2015 1pm led by Rabbi Cain. The book will be "The Light Between Oceans" by M. L. Stedman. Come join us to hear the review, even if you haven't read the book you'll find you might want to read it. Any questions, call Gloria Rosenblum 954 532 9134

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New Year New Events Be a Shabbat greeter! By: Samantha Gaynor Want to leave services with a smile on your face? 2015 brings tons of fun for the TBTST Youth Group! There is no better feeling than USYers ended December on a great note with International to make others feel welcome Convention, the jammed-packed week-long trip in Atlanta, and to feel the peace of ex- Georgia. Everyone enjoyed themselves and are ready to tending a “Shabbat Shalom” get back into some great programs at our temple. or “Good Yom Tov” to others. There are no special skills One of the most fun programs for the month include involved, just show up, (on “Painted Twister” for Pre-Kadima and Kadima. Get ready time!), extend a smile and a to get messy with everyone’s favorite way to tie up in knots! Pre-Kadima will be Shabbat Shalom leaflet. What playing Minute to Win It Family Style at the end of the month and parents are better way is there to feel a invited which should make it extra competitive. Kadima will be playing Human part of the congregation? Candy Land with friends at CSK for some bonding between our chapters. Kadima Friday night 6:30 PM also has to look forward to a Late Night at Boomers, where they can play bump Saturday morning 9:00 AM cars, go karts, mini golf, arcade games, etc. all night long. Help us make a minyan! TBTST is proud to send eight USYers to Regional/General Board Weekend, an We are the only Conservative annual weekend long program for Young Leaders and those on—you guessed synagogue in Broward to it! — Regional/General Board. Galit Alboukrek, Allison Beer, Marisa Lefton, have daily minyan every Matt Rall, Sami Ronik, Avi Snyder, and two freshmen representatives will have morning and evening, every the opportunity to attend this exciting trip. RGBW will be held in Pensacola from day of the year! Help us keep January 16th – 19th. it going and support those who are saying Kaddish. After two practices, the youth department will get to show the rest of the congrega- Volunteer to come to minyan! tion how much we love and care about Judaism at the Youth Shabbat on January You don’t have to know 23rd. Even though a huge part of why we come to USY, Kadima, or Pre-Kadima is Hebrew or any of the prayers because we love spending time with our friends and because of the fun programs, – just your presence will be we also want to be Jewish leaders. Three TBTST Sharks will be leading prayers at greatly appreciated. a time and we will do the entire Friday night service. This is a great way to celebrate an event like a birthday or Whether in fun programs, leadership conventions, or in developing as a Jew, TBTST anniversary. You’ll feel provides great opportunities for everyone who wants to get involved. We’re looking so much better knowing forward to another fun month! you’ve helped others! Monday – Friday 7:45 AM and 6:00 PM Sunday and secular holidays 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM

Sisterhood Scholarships are available. Please contact the Temple Office at 954-721-7660, ext. 110.

8 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 The Sisterhood of TBTST TBTST SISTERHOOD is pleased to present Jacqui Montag & Cheryl Temkin, Co-President the College Connection program. We reach out to As we look back on our 3 year co-presidency we are our families whose sons and stunned at how it flew by! It’s been a terrific run and daughters are away from certainly full of milestones. home to provide them with As we celebrated Pink Shabbat on December 6th we a connection to TBTST. were all reminded of how important it is to treasure our College Connection provides friends, our families, and our own personal health. As holiday gift packages during Dr. Joanna Berkowitz so aptly pointed out, our genetic pool is ripe with certain the academic school year mutations specific to our ancestry. It was especially poignant that she spoke to a and communicates quarterly congregation that not only shares these genetic traits, but that also comes together with students. To help us to support one another in times of joy and in times of sorrow. stay in touch with your college student, please let us Our TBTST Sisterhood will now be headed by the extremely capable incoming know their name and where President, Ellen Feldman. She will be overseeing a very full and exciting upcoming they are – you can drop the calendar of events. information off at the office On January 22nd 2015 we’ll be having a Bunko evening. Show up for a great or email it to Sisterhood co- night of games and fun! president Jacqui Montag at Mark your calendars for Sunday February 22, 2015 @ 7 p.m. -- it will be a lovely [email protected] evening as Sisterhood hosts Rabbi Amy Eilberg, the first woman ordained as a Conservative Rabbi. On May 23, 1985, at the age of thirty, Eilberg became the UPCOMING first woman ordained in Conservative Judaism. It was quite a milestone and at the SISTERHOOD EVENTS time certainly revolutionary. Come out and hear Rabbi Eilberg speak and share some of her personal thoughts. Then join us for a dessert reception. January 22 Sisterhood Shabbat is always a highlight of our calendar. Hopefully most of Bunko our Sisterhood ladies will not only attend but also participate on Friday evening, March 20th, and Saturday morning, March 21st. We all look forward to that very February 8 special Shabbat that showcases our love of Jewish tradition. Book review and This year we have an additional treat. The learning following the Shabbat Lunch in Delray morning services on March 21st will be led by our own Cantor Jonathan Angress March 15 alongside the Broadway actress-singer Lauren Molina. To cap off that very special Leonard Rosendahl weekend, on Sunday March 22nd @ 7 p.m., we will be treated to a unique evening performance with the theme of Jewish Broadway, featuring Cantor Angress and March 20 & 21 Lauren Molina. Please make plans to join us for that entire weekend! Sisterhood Shabbat We want to take this opportunity to thank all of our sisters for their unwavering April 26 support and generosity during our co-presidency. We’ve loved being at the helm Annual Fashion Show and are truly grateful for having had the opportunity to serve. Now we look forward and Luncheon to Ellen’s taking over and we wish her great success!!

May 7 Sisterhood Announces Afternoon Meetings Speaker on Jews in the To be held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, Military We are looking forward to your attendance! Haymesh Group is Off to a Good Start The Chavarah Group #5 has chosen its name of Haymesh Group and planned several activities for December and January. The group is planning to see several shows and have dinners out together. Some additional get-togethers are in the planning stage for February and March too. We're very pleased to be making new friends and thankful that TBTST has brought us together by forming the Chavurah for us. 9 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Men’s Club Why Not Join a Barry Kanarek, M.D., President - [email protected] Chavurah? On behalf of the Officers and Board of TBTST Men’s Club we hope As part of our New Roads to that the New Year brings to you and all your loved ones health and Engagement Project, Temple prosperity. Last year was the celebration of a new beginning for our Beth Torah Sha'aray Tzedek Club and I am honored to once again serve as President for 2015. I is encouraging couples or must take a few lines to thank the Officers and Board members for families to bring their com- their past and continuing service to the Club. That would include mon interests to the syna- Mike Gorelick, Alan Paley, Dr Barry Montag, Danny Glass, Milton gogue. This is not a religious Silber, Alan Miller, Larry Gerson, Dr Bruce Berkowitz, Michael Brooker, Stew group, but a group of family Klawsky and Rabbi Gold for his continuous support. or friends that want to social- I want to thank all that participated in making this Chanukah Picnic the great ize together. Perhaps it is an event it is every year. As always the Club prepared all the delicious food served existing group of friends that at the event. you join each month to have I also want to thank the Sisterhood for co-sponsoring our final yearly event “A dinner with, see a movie or Very Jewish Christmas”. The dinner and movie were great. Let me also take a attend a play. Any group of moment to thank Jacqui and Cheryl for the outstanding job they did as Presidents people with common inter- of the Sisterhood. We look forward to closely working with Ellen Feldman in the ests can form a Chavurah. year to come. Shortly, you will receive a This coming year will be even bigger and better than last. brochure and questionnaire Let me just share a few of the events we have coming up in the early part of 2015. describing this concept, Dr Alan Miller has arranged for members and interested members of the Men’s and asking only for you to Club to attend a Florida Panther hockey game on Sunday, February 8th at 3 PM complete and return the against the current Division leading Nashville Predators. Fathers sons, mothers and questionnaire to the syna- daughters are all invited. The price is only $28/person which includes all fees. We gogue office. Based on your have great seats in the upper deck able to view the game unobstructed. If we can responses, we will form a get 50 attendees we may be able to get the Panther bus to pick us up! We certainly group that fits your needs. have the opportunity of tailgating and you know what the Men’s Club can do with Please join with us as we a hot dog and hamburger. We will be getting more info out very soon. reach out and engage our Our annual World Wide Wrap will be held this year on Sunday, February 1st at 8:30 congregation. Watch for our at the Temple. As always Fathers and sons and mothers and daughters are invited brochure! to attend. It will be a spiritual event we will be sharing with Conservative Temples around the world. Rabbi Gold as always will be discussing the mitzvah of Tefillin. Finally, we are kicking off our Yom Hashoah Candle Program. This year it is the Join goal of the FJMC to have a million candles lit in remembrance. Last year’s pro- Cantor Angress gram was a great success. As you might remember with every candle sent out we included the name of a child who was murdered in the Holocaust along with the for Friday site and date. It was so meaningful to know that when we lit our candles we were Night Services doing it not only for loved ones we may have known but for a child who might have been completely forgotten. Come at 6 pm We are always looking for men interested in getting actively involved with the Club. Please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. for a pre-oneg. Stay to sing & enjoy Shabbat.

10 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 B o a r d I n s t a l l a t i o n a n d S h a b b a t D i n n e r J a n u a r y 1 6 , 2 0 1 5

Please welcome in our new board, and thank our volunteers for their hard work

Dinner follows the Kabbalat Shabbat which begins at 6:30 PM

Adults Children (5 - 12) Children Under 5 $23.00 $ 10.00 n/c

Join us for a Full Service Shabbat Dinner with Wine and Special desserts

prepared by Diamond Caterers

R.S.V.P. by 2pm on Monday, January 12th

Entrees:

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon______Honey Garlic Chicken______Stir-Fry Vegetables______

# Adults ______# Kids ______Total Amount $______

Name______Phone # ______

Please seat me with______

C/C #:______

Exp Date:______Check #:______

Please fill out the form and return to the Temple Office.

11 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Simcha Section Yahrzeit Yahrzeit is a Yiddish word, MAZEL-TOV TO OUR BAT MITZVAH which literally means “time of year” or memorial. Jews Grandparents: Claire & Moses Weintraub (decease) of Ashkenazi descent use Zahava & David (deceased) Lerner this term. Sephardim call of Netanya, Israel Sister: Arielle this commemoration nahala, Brothers: Daniel in Ladino. This custom is ELANA LERNER School: Plantation Middle School widely observed and based Daughter of Special Awards: "A" Honor Roll, Member of National Jr. on the Jewish tradition of Ruth & Yoram Lerner Honor Society, Brain Brawl commemorating the death January 3, 2015 Competition Team of a relative. Hobbies: Playing Guitar & Clarinet All the Yahrzeit rituals are deeply ingrained in the Jewish life. The common rituals that are performed MAZEL-TOV TO OUR BAR MITZVAH in the honorable memory Grandparents: Patricia & James Beales of the departed soul include of Rhoadesville, VA reciting the Kaddish prayer Sandy & Bernie Leibov and lighting a Yahrzeit of Coral Springs, FL candle. Sisters: Ashley Embrey Yahrzeit also includes the Brother: Christopher action of donating charity STUART BARRY LEIBOV School: Forest Glen Middle School in memory of a deceased Son of Special Awards: Presidential Education Award of Angela & the late Excellence, In Gifted Program loved one. Through the Howard Leibov (Pre-Quantum Leap Academy) performance of the mitzvah January 22, 2015 Hobbies: Surfing, Computers 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.

Rishon Chavurah Submitted by Gloria Rosenblum

The newly formed Rishon Chavuah had it's first get together on Sunday, Dec.28. We enjoyed listening to Klezmer Concert at Temple Haim in Margate. We all a great time.

In February, Estelle Zucker is in charge of next function. Hadassah of Kings Point is having a Lecturer, Dr. Kurt Stone. He will speak on the "The Making of an American Classic-- The Wizard of Oz". He is very knowledgeable and interesting speaker. It will be on Friday, February 27 1pm in the Kings Court , Duke Room Donation is $15. Coffee and cake served. Call Estelle Zucker for more info 954-721-5345 We hope to plan more events.

12 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Infant & Child CPR, 1st Aid & AED Class

What every parent needs to know!

January 15th from 6-9pm Cost $40

Class given by Start A Heart 911, Inc. through the American Heart Association Certification Classes conducted at Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek 5700 NW 94th Avenue Tamarac, FL 33321 954-722-9537

————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— RSVP by January 12th to the ECC

Name- ______# of Adults- _____ Credit Card #-______Exp: ______Check #- ______

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Getting to Know Us!

Order Your “Personalized” Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek Metalic - Magnetic

above is an example

Order Form For each name tag enter the name requested. Name #1

Name #2

Total Number of Name Tags Ordered ___ @ $5.00 per Tag = ______I wish to make a donation to support this project: $______Please return this order form with either check or cash payment in an envelope to the temple office. Name tags will be available prior to the High Holidays. Orders must be received no later than June 1st 2015. Questions: Contact Sherry Klawsky 954 791 8527 or [email protected] Name: ______Telephone Number ______Email Address: ______

5700 NW 94 Ave Tamarac, Florida 33321 Phone: 954 721 7660 12-7-14

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Youth Department Movie Mania For Adults and children

When: January 10th, 2014 Where: TBTST Social Hall Time: 8:00 – 10:30 P.M. Cost: Free

Bring money for the concession stand to help support the Youth Department.

We will be selling popcorn, soda, candy, etc.

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Presents

RABBI AMY EILBERG Sunday, February 22, 2015 7:00 pm at Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek Dessert will follow Rabbi Eilberg’s discussion $5.00 per person

About Rabbi Eilberg

Rabbi Amy Eilberg is the first woman ordained as a Conservative rabbi by the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. After many years of work in pastoral care and hospice, Rabbi Eilberg now serves as a spiritual director, directs interfaith dialogue programs in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and teaches at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities. She serves as a co-chair of the Civil- ity Initiative of the Jewish Council on Public Affairs and teaches the art of listening and peacebuilding in venues throughout the country. Her book, From Enemy to Friend: Jewish Wisdom and the Pursuit of Peace, was published by Orbis Books in March 2014.

Please return this form with checks made out to TBTST Sisterhood to Sherry Klawsky, 5720 SW 9th Street, Plantation FL 33317 no later than Feb. 8, 2015.

If you have any questions please call the Temple Office at 954-721-7660 or email [email protected] for more information.

NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______

AMT. OF TICKETS x $5.00 = $______ENCLOSED.

Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek, 5700 NW 94 Ave., Tamarac, FL 33321

16 Temple Beth Torah ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE Previews to upcoming entertainment events at Temple Beth Torah

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TBTST MEN’S CLUB PRESENTS FAMILY HOCKEY NIGHT

Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm

The Gates open 3 hours before the game starts. TBTST Men’s Club will be able to use panther parking lot for tailgating party 2 hours before games. TBTST Men’s Club will be selling hot dogs, burgers and drinks.

Price is $28 which includes all fees.

We will be in Upper Deck-Section 128-Rows 16-26.

There is a Parking fee of $20 per vehicle. If we leave from the Temple we can Carpool. If we get 50 tickets sold we May be able to get a Panther Bus. There is only one, so it is first come first serve.

Please return this form to the Temple office with your check made payable to: TBTST Men’s Club no later than January 15, 2015

NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______

EMAIL ADDRESS: ______PHONE NUMBER: ______

AMT. OF TICKETS x $28.00 = $______ENCLOSED. CAR POOL YES______NO______

If you have any questions please call Dr Alan Miller at 954-815-2644 for more information

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20 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Winter Tot Shabbat “Winter in Florida”

at Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek

January 16th 6:30pm Children & Parents, come welcome Shabbat in a casual, relaxed, family friendly, atmosphere filled with live music, dancing and singing.

Don’t miss this winter themed Shabbat. Hot chocolate and desserts to follow!

5700 NW 94th Ave Tamarac, FL 33321 (954) 722-9537

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Join our Journey New Twists to Timeless Tales: Re-Discovering the Book of Genesis Learning with Dr. Murray H. Lichtenstein Wednesday Evenings 7:30pm Dr. Murray H. Lichtenstein was a tenured professor of classical and Oriental Studies at Hunter College, City University of New York, where he taught for some twenty-four years. While at Hunter, he received the President's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Professor Lichtenstein received his doctorate in ancient Semitic languages and literature from Columbia University. He also studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He authored the chapter on biblical poetry in the widely acclaimed book Back to the Sources and was a contributor to The Encyclopedia Judaica, The Encyclopedia of Religion and the published work Jews, Christians, and the Theology of Hebrew Scriptures. He has also published numerous articles on ancient Near Eastern and biblical topics in professional journals. We are thrilled to have Professor Lichtenstein teaching for us!

January 21, February 18 & March 18 5700 NW 94 Ave Tamarac, Florida 33321 Phone: 954 721 7660

22 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Adult Learning - Contemporary Jewish Issues, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Engage Participate

Sunday Afternoons 1pm to 3pm January 25th February 22nd March 22nd May 3rd We will cover topics ranging from Culinary Kashrut to Text Study to Rabbinics and to Jewish Music through the Ages to Building Blocks and Jewish Responses Name ______Address ______City ______Zip Code_____ Phone______Email ______Series Fee $72 Temple Members $100 Non Members Please make checks payable to Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek Credit Card # ______Exp. Date ______Signature ______Questions Contact Risa Askin 954 562 4662 [email protected]; Cheryl Temkin [email protected] or Sherry Klawsky 954 791 8527 [email protected]

5700 NW 94 Ave Tamarac, Florida 33321 Phone: 954 721 7660 Session Dates & Class Topics can be changed Please RSVP by October 10th 2014

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New Series TAI CHI @ TBTST Presented by TBTST Sisterhood

*In China, it is believed that tai chi can delay aging and prolong life, increase flexibility, help muscles and tendons, and aid in the treatment of heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, depression, certain cancers, bone disease, and other illness- es.*From http://www.medicinenet.com/

 Movements are low-impact , gentle and put minimal stress on your muscles and joints. Open to Men and Women  The risk of injury is very low. of all ages

 You can do it anywhere, anytime.

 It requires very little space (no excuses apartment dwellers!) Beginning and no special clothing or equipment. Wednesday, October 22 at 7pm.  You do it at your own

pace.  It's noncompetitive. 6 for $54.00

 It can be done in groups TBT at Tai Chi Name: or alone Address:

Credit Card : Sisterhood CC Exp: or Check #

25 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Tree of Life

The tree has always been a symbol of life and strength in the Jewish tradition. 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

26 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Rabbi's Discretionary Fund General Donations Donor In Honor Of Donor In Honor Of Fern & Michael Brooker Yahrzeit of Seth Policzer Yvette Hochberg Misheberach for relatives Ray Berman Aufruf of Shelly Rood & Brandon Pollett Cheryl Lebenson General Donation Melanie & Dan Farber Funeral of Milton Glass Evelyne Mitchel Welcome back, Charlie Krantz Georgia Feingold Yahrzeit of cousin, Ethel Shapiro Nancy & Mitchell Small Get Well Charlie Krantz Mortimer Geisler General Donation Jody & Danny Glass Funeral of Milton Glass Donor In Memory Of Ehrla Cantor Milton Glass Jack Hafetz General Donation Lori & Jay Eisenberg Milton Glass Steve & Debra Holland Misheberach Sharon & Dan Falkowitz Bernard Lerner Rita & Irving Kaplan Misheberach for Judith Ginsburg Sandi & Bruce Katz Milton Glass Greta Larrison Naming of Great Granddaughter Allison Rose Evy & Stuart Lenoff Milton Glass Glick by Rabbi Gold Jacqui & Barry Montag Bernard Lerner Michael & Janice Workman-Lipsitz Wedding Nancy & Mitchell Small Milton Glass Eileen Lustig Yahrzeit of father, Jack Mevorah Nancy & Mitchell Small Howard Leibov Sherrie & Marvin Mackey General Donation Audrey Sackin Yahrzeit of father, Irving Gerenday Renee Schwartz Misheberach prayers Janice Uresse Misheberach Arlyne Weinberg Yahrzeit of grandmother, Matla Donov Arlyne Weinberg Yahrzeit of grandfather, Louis Donov Arlyne Weinberg Yahrzeit of brother, Norman Schiff Donor In Memory Of Winston Aarons Nathan Egol Albe Altmark General Donation Janet Chudnow Howard Leibov

TBTST looks forward to acknowledging significant milestones in the lives of our members. Please notify the Temple Office when you have a birthday or anniversary to celebrate. We are constantly updating our records and we want to be timely in offering you a mazel tov. If you have a family member, or know of a fellow congregant, who is ailing or in the hospital, please notify us as well. The Rabbi tries to visit hospitalized members and we will include them in our Prayers for the Sick (see form elsewhere in this issue.) When you contact us, please include your phone number and make sure we have your email address.

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)______

27 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Yahrzeits JANUARY TEVET/SHEVAT 5775 NAME JANUARY TEVET/SHEVAT 5775 NAME JANUARY TEVET/SHEVAT 5775 NAME 1/1 10 David Tepfer 1/1 22 Nat Moser 1/27 7 Sylvia Temkin 1/1 10 Herbert Wasserman 1/1 23 Irving Hiller 1/27 7 Gerald Sollender 1/2 11 Sadie Moskowitz 1/1 23 Sam Schwartz 1/28 8 Esther Borgman 1/3 12 Bernard Eller 1/1 23 George Zucker 1/28 8 David Klawsky 1/3 12 Fannie Foster 1/1 24 Jonas Erstein 1/29 9 Yetta Schwartz 1/4 13 Jerome Weinstein 1/1 24 Sylvia Sherman 1/29 9 Rose Feldman 1/4 13 Alyce Fletcher 1/1 24 Sylvia Shooster 1/29 9 Martha Sherman 1/4 13 David Lang 1/1 24 Mark Leinkram 1/29 9 Chaim Kaufman 1/4 13 Theodore Schoenfeld 1/1 24 Rena Chen 1/31 11 Marilyn Diamond 1/4 13 Louis Felsenstein 1/16 25 Frank Wilk 1/31 11 Philip Baer 1/4 13 Lawrence Wald 1/16 25 Lorimar Caplan 1/31 11 Millie Krantz 1/4 13 Lina Maier 1/16 25 Maurice Montag 1/31 11 Frances Corito 1/4 13 Samuel Greenstein 1/17 26 Ruth Moss 1/31 11 Bernard Wolkov 1/5 14 Rachel Lobos 1/18 27 Ralph Sorger 1/31 11 Ernestine Goldman 1/5 14 Rubin Sands 1/18 27 Lena Lang 1/6 15 Harry Small 1/19 28 Harold Siegel 1/6 15 Chanah Roher 1/19 28 Howard Greenberg 1/7 16 Frances Marcus 1/19 28 Florence Siegel 1/7 16 Joan Breslow 1/19 28 Helen Eastman 1/8 17 Marvin Gutter 1/20 29 Harold Rosen 1/8 17 Arthur Levison 1/21 1 Sidney Labovich 1/8 17 Moshe Schweitzer 1/21 1 Sally Rock JOIN 1/8 17 Sarah Rauschwald 1/22 2 Max Epstein 1/8 17 Norma Dicker 1/22 2 Milton Weinberg CANTOR 1/8 17 Moshe Goldstein 1/22 2 Pearl Epstein 1/8 17 Timothy Weiner 1/22 2 Pearl Ledwith 1/9 18 Muriel Werksman 1/22 2 Max Michelson JONATHAN 1/9 18 Chaim Swintelski 1/22 2 Efriam Spectre 1/1 19 Fred Hutt 1/23 3 Ruth Shapiro 1/1 19 Pearl Hutt 1/24 4 Paul Silber ANGRESS 1/1 19 Hannah Honig 1/24 4 Marilyn Simon 1/1 19 Benjamin Loiben 1/24 4 Aaron Semel 1/1 19 Rose Alpine 1/24 4 Isaac Mandel FOR OUR 1/1 20 Reva Friedman 1/24 4 Myron Baker 1/1 20 Sol Tropp 1/25 5 Manny Goldiner ALL NEW 1/1 20 David Kokis 1/25 5 Jeffrey Brettler 1/1 20 Martin Fagelbaum 1/25 5 Harris Karlin 1/1 20 Floris Sax 1/25 5 Marcella Kaplan FRIDAY NIGHT 1/1 20 Seymour Urist 1/25 5 Sylvia Gaynor 1/1 20 Minnie Shulman 1/25 5 Sol Borger 1/1 21 Sadie Smith 1/25 5 Manny Goldiner SERVICES 1/1 21 Samuel Tamarkin 1/26 6 Itzhak Zryl 1/1 21 Solomon Cyprys 1/26 6 Osias Hutt 1/1 22 Joseph Small 1/26 6 George Waldman 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 receive 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. 28 JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775 Yahrzeit Donations DONOR IN MEMORY OF DONOR IN MEMORY OF Susan Berkman Stepfather, Arnold Mandelup Claire Olinger Father, Philipe Mandel Ray Berman Husband, Hersch Bermanri Robert Papeika Wife, Andrea Papeika Robert Berkowicz Mother, Sara Berkowicz Joel & Maddy Policzer Son, ,Seth Policzer Albert Berkowitz Mother, Rose Berkowitz Sandra Rose Father, Louis Price Albert Berkowitz Sister, Gertrude Berkowitz Irma Rosenberg Grandfather, Samuel Milstein Edith Block Father, Max Morer Phylis Rosenthal Mother, Hannah Hanfling Lori Brenman Mother, Gertrude Ackerman Cora Roth Father, Philip Bialis Bunny Butterman Beloved, David koopitman Martin Rothkopf Mother, Edith Rothkopf Ehrla Cantor Father, Murray Niman Albert Sackin Mother, Rose Sackin Eileen Cohen Father, Walter Sigel Racquel G. Salka Mother, Ethel Malkin Harriet Cohen Mother, Pauline Korn Racquel G. Salka Grandmother, Mary Spetgang Honey Cuozzi Sister, Sylvia Herschowsky Racquel G. Salka Grandfather, Louis Spetgang Malka Dayanzadeh Father, Shalom Dayanzadeh Micki Salomon Beloved, Robert Simon Ruth Einhorn-Plaks Husband, Nathan Plaks Ruth Scharfman Husband, Ralph Scharfman Betty Fass Relative, Irving Fass Gail Schwartz Father, Irving Schwartz Betty Fass Husband, Nat Fass Elliott Schwartz Father, Irving Schwartz Linda Feld Father, Saul Werner Renee Schwartz Father, Irving Schwartz Eleanor Fenichel Uncle, Abraham Polsky Steven Schwartz Mother, Edna Schwartz Eileen Ferrara Brother, Marvin Abate Steven Schwartz Father, Hyman Schwartz Irene Finkelstein Husband, Paul Finkelstein Steve Shulak Father, David Shulak Abe Friedman 1st Wife, Pearl Friedman Rhoda Schulman Father, Samuel Richman Benjamin Frosch Father, Sigmund Frosch Judith Siebengerg Husband, Henry Siebenberg Sybil Gass Husband, Saul Gass Michael Siebenberg Grandfather, Benjamin Sugam Myron Goldstein Mother, Mary Goldstein Michael Siebenberg Grandmother, Bessie Sugam Rochelle Goldy Mother, Bessie Belofsky Michael Siebenberg Brother, Henry Siebenberg Trudy Goodwin Father-in-Law, Herman Goodman Barbara Silber Grandmother, Ida Levine Trudy Goodwin Mother, Selma Goodwin Phyllis Silver Relative, Meyer Ben David Goldie Greenstein Mother, Liza Kliegman Tillie Silverman Brother-in-Law, Douglas Silverman Paul Hoffenberg Father, Maximillian Hoffenberg Bernice Singer Mother, Celia Levy Melvin Heichman Mother, Kitty Heichman Dave Sommer Father, Sam Sommer Henry Kalter Father, Samuel Kalter Joan Sonabend Mother, Susan Sonabend Sandi Katz Father, Melvin Goldberg Meryl Spivack Father, Irving Meisel Joan Kleinman Husband, Michael Kurzban Mark Steingard Father, Hyman Steingard Dean Konner Grandmother, Ray Konner Jane & Martha Stieber Grandmother, Jennie Scherling Kelen Kravetsky Brother, Lawrence Hepner Jane & Martha Stieber Father, Sol Stieber Marvin Krull Mother, Tillie Krull Edith Stiefeld Son, Ira Stiefeld Sherry Lander Husband, Fred Lander Rose Stillson Brother, Morris Boriskin Karen Langman Mother, Bella Wexler Cheryl Targoff Father, Louis Kaden Sandy & Bernie Leibov Daughter, Pamela Grossman Cheryl Targoff Mother, Bessie Kaden Elise Levine Father, Samuel Schreier Don Tzerman Brother, Marvin Tzerman Robert Levenson Mother, Sylvia Levenson Nat Wasoff Wife, Thelma Wasoff Susan Levine Mother, Hariet Goldberg Deanne Weinman Mother, Julia Brenner Lorraine Meidenman Father, Irving Schwartz Mildred Weitz Grandson, Niv Miles Gerald Miller Father, Sam Miller Mitchel Weitz Mother, Honey Weitz Gerald Miller Mother, Minnie Miller Susan Weitz Mother, Honey Weitz Rita Milner Father, John Spinrad Ellen Yorke Mother, Clara Wohglemuth Davis Myron Neiman Father, Joe Neiman Steven Zippin Mother, Frances Zippin Howard Nieporent Father, Morris Nieporent

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.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3

8:30 am Services 7:45 am Services 9:00 am Services 5:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:15 pm Mincha Bat Mitzvah Elana Lerner NEW YEARS DAY OFFICE CLOSED CANDLE LIGHTING 5:23 pm 10 Tevet 11 Tevet 12 Tevet 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

8:30 am Services 7:45 am Services 5:00 pm Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services JR. CONGREGATION 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 9:00 am Shabbat Services 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Tai Chi 5:30 pm Mincha

7:00 pm Membership Mtg. CANDLE LIGHTING 5:28 pm 13 Tevet 14 Tevet 15 Tevet 16 Tevet 17 Tevet 18 Tevet 19 Tevet 11 12 13 14 15 16 17

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 Sunday School 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:30 pm Mincha 9:45 am Minyan w/Rabbi 7:00 pm Youth Commission 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Tai Chi 7:00 pm Sisterhood Board Mtg. BOARD INSTALLATION 5:00 pm Services Meeting 6:30 pm Executive Meeting 7:00 pm Lecture 7:00 pm Men's Club Mtg. 7:30 pm Shabbat Dinner 7:30 pm Temple Board Meeting Dr. Lichtenstein CANDLE LIGHTING 5:33 pm 20 Tevet 21 Tevet 22 Tevet 23 Tevet 24 Tevet 25 Tevet 26 Tevet 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

8:30 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services 7:45 am Services JR. CONGREGATION 5:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 9:00 am Shabbat Services 6:00 pm Services 7:00 pm Lecture 7:00 pm Sisterhood Bunko 5:45 pm Mincha Dr. Lichtenstein ROAD RALLY/SCAVENGER HUNT Bar Mitzvah Stuart Leibov CANDLE LIGHTING ROSH CHODESH 5:39 pm 27 Tevet 28 Tevet 29 Tevet 1 Shevat 2 Shevat 3 Shevat 4 Shevat 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

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 Sunday School 6:00 pm Services 4:15 pm Hebrew School 6:00 pm Services 6:00 pm Services 6:30 pm Kabbalat Shabbat 5:45 pm Mincha 9:00 am Rap w/Rabbi 6:00 pm Services 5:00 pm Services CANDLE LIGHTING 5:44 pm 5 Shevat 6 Shevat 7 Shevat 8 Shevat 9 Shevat 10 Shevat 11 Shevat JANUARY 2015 TEMPLE BETH TORAH SHA'ARAY TZEDEK TEVET / SHEVAT 5775

Consider TBTST Rabbi...... Michael Gold Cantor...... Jonathan Angress for Your Next Education Director/Temple Administrator...... Ava Phillips Simcha Early Childhood Director...... Sydney Berlin Youth Director...... Diana Rakitin Your next simcha, be it a bar or bat mitzvah, an CONGREGATION OFFICERS anniversary party or a wedding, will be one of President...... Nancy Small Executive Vice-President...... Amir Watynski your family’s milestones Activities Vice-President...... Jody Glass – a day you will talk Membership Vice-President...... Nathan Winton about for years to come. Vice President At Large...... David Berger You want the day to be Treasurer...... Alan Paley Financial Secretary...... Stewart Klawsky memorable and you want Recording Secretary...... Jacqui Montag to look back on it fondly. Communications Secretary...... Cheryl Temkin That is why when we Immediate Past President...... Jeffrey Eisensmith built our new building we created a welcoming SCROLL STAFF facility for catered events. Associate Editor...... Steven Siegel Our magnificent new Associate Editor...... Sandi Katz social hall, our state Editorial Director...... Aleta Wasserman of the art kitchen, our adjoining bride’s room, We welcome letters, comments and contributed material. Please contact and our very attractive The Scroll at [email protected] lobby have all been 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 your event and to Administrative Assistant, Donna Rosier...... ext. 110...... [email protected] Florence Herman...... ext. 111...... meet your needs and [email protected] Business Manager, Ken Kahn...... ext. 131...... [email protected] expectations. Rabbi Michael Gold...... ext. 123...... [email protected] Please contact our Cantor Jonathan Angress...... ext. 116...... [email protected] Temple Office (954) 721- Youth Director, Diana Rakitin...... ext. 122...... [email protected] 7600 to obtain more Education Dir./Temple Adm., Ava Phillips...... ext. 125...... [email protected] Early Childhood Director, Sydney Berlin...... ext. 127...... [email protected] information about our Early Childhood Office, Kari Askin...... 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, Jacqui Montag, Cheryl Temkin...... [email protected] Giftshop...... [email protected]

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