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February 2012 Vol. XXI No. 6 A Reform Congregation Practicing Progressive Judaism Member, Union for Reform Judaism February 2012 Vol. XXI No. 6 President’s Message page 2 From the Rabbi’s Study page 3 BIW , Men’s Club page 4 Social Action page 7 92nd St Y page 8 Miniversity page 10 Library page 11 Recent Events page 14 & 15 Yahrzeits page 16 Birthdays & Anniversaries page 17 Donations page 16-18 Advertising page 19-23 2011 – 2012 Board Officers Earl Gordon, President Katherine Brooks, Vice President Elise Galinsky, Vice President Dr. O. David Solomon, Vice President Richard Levine, Treasurer Shirley Fein, Financial Secretary Ruth Engman, Recording Secretary Joseph Miller, Corresponding Secretary Nessa Levine, BIW President Robert Vigder, Roger Goldstein, Men’s Club Presidents Suzanne Lutkoff, Endowment Maye Lavinson, WOOO Elaine Weill, Immediate Past President February 2012 page 2 Worship Services Friday Evenings 8pm* Saturday Mornings 10am *Early service Friday, President’s February 24, 5:30pm Message Also on February 24, As we enter the ninth month of our fiscal year, there is Temple members with February birthdays so much we can say about the strength and success of our will be called to the bima Temple. I have noticed larger attendance at Shabbat ser- vices, more participation in our programmed events and for a Rabbinic Blessing. increased volunteerism of our congregants in working on these programs. We have recruited more first-time mem- fully, by the time you read this message, we will have suc- bers due to a very active membership committee under cessfully installed a “hearing loop” in our sanctuary, social the team leadership of Kathy Brooks, a Vice-President. hall and large meeting room. This device will enhance the We have had very active social action programs hearing capabilities of those of us who wear hearing aids managed by Dr. Lois Barson, Chair of the Social Action or have cochlear implants by transmitting sound directly Committee, including the food drive conducted during to these in-the-ear appliances. Loop systems have been the High Holy Days period and the Linus Project to ben- installed in several venues in our area such as the Van efit sick children. Rabbi Jonathan Katz, through his own Wezel and Sarasota Opera House. The cost to install this efforts and with assistance from the Rabbi Discretionary wonderful innovation was through the generous financial Fund, has helped those in need in our community, and contribution of an anonymous congregant. has volunteered his services to other Jewish service orga- From my vantage point as President, I can see and nizations. Bob Chalphin is spearheading the volunteers “kvell” about all that is happening at Temple Beth Israel. for the Meals-on-Wheels program. TBI is the only Jewish Our success is due to those of you in the congregation organization in our area supporting this cause. Al Gross- who contribute your time and/or financial support and man has worked diligently to organize contributions our rabbi who really care about the continued success of through our Temple of aid to disabled veterans. Efforts our synagogue. These people can take pride in what they already are underway to provide a Passover Seder to the have accomplished. I hope that anyone else who wishes Russian community of Sarasota later this year. There are to participate with his or her time or wishes to donate to so many of our congregants who are actively participating upgrade our facility will be moved to do so. We will all be in a myriad of community service organizations. Many grateful and benefit from your “mitzvah.” thanks to all those involved in “Tikum Olam.” Regards, Earl Our Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity is un- paralleled in the number of offerings this year through the combined efforts of Nancy Eisenstat, Rabbi Jonathan GIFT SHOP NEWS... Katz and the Continuing Education Committee. The 92nd St “Y” continues to grow in number of presentations and Visit our Temple gift shop for your Judaica and has been greatly received by the community-at-large. Due gifts. We will be happy to gift bag your pur- to the efforts of June and Art Stein and Gerald Daniel and chases. Visit our back wall, featuring all items the financial contributions of the Sanford E. Saperstein reduced 50%, crystal, Judaica and general (z”l) Fund and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, items. Inventory arriving daily including our this program will continue to flourish in the foreseeable new handbags, more chillit wine bags in new future. designs and colors. Also, we need help . so You may have noticed the new lighting adorning and please volunteer if you can. enhancing our Temple walkways and parking lot. This effort was made possible through the contributions of our We are open Monday thru Thursday “newer” members to our Temple’s “Capital Fund,” now 10:30am to 1pm called “Building Maintenance Fund,” and with generous and Friday nights and during appropriate events. donations of Garry Brooks and Suzanne Lutkoff. Hope- Temple Beth Israel Bulletin page 3 From the Rabbi’s Study Revelation in Belgium the head of Belgian security forces the Holocaust Center’s Commission during WWII, not only denied the for the Designation of the Righteous.” family’s request to remain in Belgium Apparently, de Foy arrested, deported What Sonia Pressman Fuentes but recommended they be deported or blocked the immigration of hun- discovered on a trip to Germany and to Poland. dreds of Jews even as he may have Belgium last fall has made interna- When Antwerp’s mayor refused helped some. tional headlines. to carry out the deportation order, In just the last few weeks, the Pressman Fuentes’s parents were de Foy sought to have Sonia’s family English and Belgian press, as well Polish Jews who’d built a successful arrested. In 1926, seven years before as other international media outlets, clothing company in Berlin. However, Hitler gained control of Germany, have featured Pressman Fuentes’ ef- following Hitler’s rise to power, the paperwork shows that de Foy dispar- forts to deprive de Foy of the eminent family fled to Antwerp, Belgium in aged Belgium Jews who assisted illegal honor Yad Vashem bestowed on him. 1933. Later, after barely escaping the Jewish immigrants as people “without In conjunction with the Rabbi Nazis, they found refuge in the United scruples.” Michael B. Eisenstat Miniversity of Sates where Sonia went on to become Though she had not previously Judaism, we are most grateful that a successful lawyer, prominent civil even heard of de Foy’s name, she Sonia will speak at the Temple on rights advocate and founder of the was shocked to learn that he had Thursday, February, 23 at 2pm about National Organization of Women. been recognized by Yad Vashem in her recent trip to Europe and the In September, Pressman Fuentes 1975 as a “Righteous Gentile” for his swirling de Foy controversy. She will returned to Europe to participate in a perceived role in saving hundreds offer an audio-visual component as special “Jewish Life in Germany” tour of Jews from the death camps. In part of her presentation. sponsored by the German govern- light of the historian’s revelations, I look forward to hearing her ment. She also visited Belgium, where she quickly contacted Yad Vashem compelling story, not only of her nar- the City of Antwerp and the new Red to request that the now deceased de row escape from the Nazis, but her Star Line Museum hosted her. The Foy be stripped of his distinguished fascinating return to Germany and museum will feature her family in a designation. Belgium and current struggle to ex- special exhibit about Jews who made In a front page article that ap- pose de Foy. I hope you take advantage the passage to the U.S. on the line’s peared in the Forward last month of the opportunity to learn about the ships between the 1870s and 1930s. regarding Pressman Fuentes’ ap- gripping and inspiring experiences While in Ghent, Belgium she met peal, a Yad Vashem spokesman said this remarkable woman will share. a historian who showed her docu- that de Foy’s case would “officially ments indicating that Robert de Foy, be resubmitted for examination by Shabbat Cafe Shabbat Cafe will be held on February 18, 2012. Please feel free to attend the Saturday Shabbat morning services and stay for a lovely sit-down lunch. Sponsors for the February Shabbat Cafe are Leonie & Dr. Norman Goldfarb. Anyone wishing to sponsor a future Shabbat Cafe for a life cycle event please contact Elise Galinsky 358-6323. February 2012 page 4 Beth Israel Women presentation. Reservations are required for the 9:30am Here are the BIW Calendar dates for February & March: breakfast. Please send in the coupon provided in the Bulletin along with a check for $10 to cover food costs. Mon. Feb. 6- Noon - BIW Fashion Show at Michaels on East Monday, February 13th, Rabbi Michael Eisenstat will be our guest for a very special “Lunch with the Rab- Mon. Feb. 13- 11am - BIW Board Meeting bi.” Come hear all about the history and modern day Sun. March 4- 5pm - BIW Theater Night/Van Wezel- Sold Out realities of Jewish communities in Italy as Rabbi Eisen- Mon. March 5- 11am - BIW Board Meeting stat shares stories of his adventures abroad last year. Wed. March 14- 11:30am - BIW Game Day This event is open to the entire TBI family – men and women. Please send in your reservation coupon in this Fri. March 16- 8pm- Sisterhood Shabbat month’s Bulletin to reserve your place. Mon. March 19- Noon- BIW Luncheon Mtg.-Video Our third event is the annual Opera Night fund- and Live Presentation describing the future Sarasota raiser on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, featuring the 2012 Museum of Art.
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