URJ AFFILIATED MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 Temple Times TEMPLE EMANU-EL | SARASOTA , FLORIDA | FOUNDED 1956
Rabbi’s Message: Things from This WELCOME! Year that I Hope TEMPLE EMANU-EL Remain WELCOMES THE The winter of pandemic is be- FOLLOWING MEMBERS ginning to thaw. We cannot help but get excited about all the things Hamburger, Daniel & Denise that are beginning to open anew to Parnes, Robert Jay us. More and more we are together Zeisler, Elizabeth in small groups. We are venturing out. We are dreaming of travel and making plans. Grandchildren are reuniting with grandparents. Our EDITOR’S NOTE REGARDING old life is returning bit by bit, and Rabbi Brenner Glickman THE CORONAVIRUS we relish every bit. All services and events are currently Someday we will get past this Our appreciation of medical being held virtually or outdoors with altogether and our lives from before safety guidelines in place. Please look personnel, teachers, and will be restored. Someday we will for news and updates on the temple essential workers. cram into crowded spaces and feel website and in our Eblasts. Our understanding that we are good about it. I look forward to Shabbat Services will be livestreamed one society and that our individu- that day. at: WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG al actions affect everyone else, for And, yet, there are some things good and for bad. Stay healthy and well. from this past year that I have come Our newly-discovered resilience, to cherish. I want some things to that we can adapt, and learn new remain, even as I look forward to IN THIS ISSUE skills, and take care of ourselves, the pandemic’s end. These are what and make it on our own. I hope remain: President’s Message...... 2 I pray that these things The enthusiastic attendance Brotherhood...... 2-3 never end. at our weekly Torah study. Sisterhood...... 4 Our enormous outdoor Oh Lord, my God, Executive Director’s Message...... 5 I pray that these things never end: menorah made of tiki torches. Endowment Fund Message...... 6 the sand and the sea, Gift bags bringing temple love Recognition by All Faiths Food Bank.... 6 to everyone for the holidays. the rush of the waters, the crash of the heavens, Ritual Committee...... 9 Members attending services via Counting Down to Israel Trip...... 9 livestream while they are traveling. the prayer of the heart. Adult Education Update...... 10 Shivas conducted over Zoom so - Hannah Szenes, Temple Teen Confirmation...... 12 family and friends from all over the A Walk to Caesarea (Eili, Eili) country can be together. Rabbi Brenner Glickman Photo Galleries...... 14-19 President’s Message: NO, You Haven’t Been Dreaming...... the reality was that fourteen to be held in February, 2022. The months ago on March 13, 2020 all board voted this year not to increase in-person events at Temple Ema- the membership dues in light of the nu-El came to a screeching halt! We pandemic that has resulted in finan- all have experienced and sacrificed cial hardship for some of our tem- individually from the fallout of this ple families. Know that the temple pandemic. Through this elongated leadership continues to monitor its period Rabbi Brenner, Michael, and expenses and works to be most effi- Elaine have led and directed our cient and fiscally responsible. High Holidays, two Passover Seders, As the temple enters the last quar- two Purims, one Hanukah, and ter of this fiscal year, we look forward numerous weekly Shabbat, Havda- to our next year starting on July 1st lah, and Torah Studies. Through with renewed energy and optimism. their stewardship we continue to stay The hope is for all of us to be togeth- connected albeit virtually. With the er soon enjoying Temple Emanu-El, recent vaccinations coming to many Barry Gerber and all that it has to offer. of our temple members more in-per- to extend a hearty mazel tov to them. Barry Gerber son outdoor events are being planned During this pandemic year the Temple President for our religious school students and temple membership and revenue temple members. I feel we are on the have declined 2% from the previ- verge of a breakout. The Covid Re- ous year. Our current member units sponse Team (CRT) meets bi-weekly stand at 607, compared to 620 at to assess and monitor our position this same time last year. Considering Temple Emanu-El on activities held at the temple. The the headwinds we faced, I believe Brotherhood weekly temple e-blast and special we have weathered the storm fairly reports from me, the Rabbi’s and well. As you remember, the budget Executive Director will apprise you passed by the board last year fore- Brotherhood’s most recent Sunday of all new developments. casted a sizable shortfall. The good seminar program provided attendees Just recently, our Passover Seder news is that the temple membership with a most informative and inter- held at the homes of Rabbi Glick- responded to a call by Rabbi Glick- esting discussion on estate planning. man, and Rabbi Shefrin registered a man to help out. A High Holiday We were honored to present nation- record setting number of participants. Days Support Fund was established, ally recognized Elder Care attorney, Temple members and their families and the temple responded. Through Ira Wiesner, and founder of Advo- connected via livestream to enjoy the the generous giving of our temple cates in Aging, who with colleague service and repeat the story of the members to the fund, and the Yom Daniel Smith engaged us with their exodus of our ancestors from Egypt. Kippur Appeal, we raised a little over presentation. Our Annual Congregational $200,000 to meet our expenditures Our next program on May 23rd Meeting held on April 18th featured and the anticipated shortfall. will feature musical highlights from my state of the temple report. In Looking forward to 2021-2022 Jewish entertainers. Alvan Morris addition, the temple membership we are forecasting a 1% decline will be presenting brief bios and approved our two new trustees, Jo- in both membership and revenue video clips of industry icons from anne Haiby and Dennis Reens. Both thereby resulting in our need to Eddie Cantor to Simon & Garfunkel will come on board effective July 1, fundraise to balance the budget. The and including Al Jolson Fannie Brice, 2021 for a two year term. At a future budget will be heavily dependent Danny Kaye Barbra Streisand, and edition they will be featured with a on donations from the Yom Kippur Irving Berlin. It promises to be a won- bio and picture. Please join with me Appeal and from the anticipated gala derful journey down memory lane.
2 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 3 It gives me great pleasure to lower than Ken was Joe Ross. Thank recognize the recent winner of ABC you to all contestants. We hoped you TV’s Community Education Award- enjoyed playing. -Steve Leavitt, Brotherhood Vice With an eye toward the future, President. After earlier career choices Brotherhood is reviewing our Board which didn’t provide him any satis- structure and rewriting Mission faction, Steve found his true calling and Vision statements to reflect our as a teacher. Congratulations are also desire to become more inclusive and in order to (drum roll, please) Rab- offer more diverse programming. bi Brenner Glickman for winning Consequently, we are reaching out Brotherhood’s first March Madness to Temple members who have had contest. Offered by our Sports Inter- experience at previous congregations est Group, the event was an excit- with membership, events program- ing and highly competitive contest ming or finance. If you are interest- in which 34 players competed for ed in participating on our Board, prizes. With some incredible game contact me at richfine.tee@gmail. finishes and upsets, it was a chal- com. We welcome your support Richard Fine lenge to determine bracket winners; and feedback and will help you to but whether it was luck or science, connect with Brotherhood members two players emerged as our top tier who share common interests. winners (more drum rolls, please). Rich Fine In second place, Ken Simon and in Brotherhood President third place, and just three points
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2 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 3 Temple Emanu-El Nadell. The award-winning book in the temple social for the special Sisterhood chronicles the history of America‘s price of $75 per leaf. Purchase a pew Jewish women’s commitment to plaque to be placed in the sanctuary social action and the pursuit of so- for the day when we’re back in the Sisterhood has had a great year of cial justice. We are excited to invite sanctuary at the sale price of $125 fun and informative Zoom events. the entire congregation to our June per plaque. For more information or Many thanks to our generous donors Sisterhood Book Club special event to make a purchase, contact Paula for their support. Thanks to you, we on Tuesday, June 8th at 7PM. Hayden at 646-831-5337 or were able to donate $15,000 to the The Sisterhood Book Club pres- paula.hayden.ny @gmail.com. Religious School this year! ents a Book & Author Conversation Finally, Alice Cotman is available Our last planned Sisterhood with Talia Carner, author of The to help you make a purchase from event this year is Sisterhood Shabbat Third Daughter. The discussion will the Sisterhood Gift Shop. Contact on May 28 when our Board will be be moderated by Shari Kaplan-Paler. her at alimaecot @gmail.com or call installed for a two-year term begin- The book club meets via Zoom 941-359-6451 to make an ap- ning on July 1. We are busy plan- on the first Tuesday of every month pointment. All of our proceeds are ning our event calendar for at 1:30pm, except when noted. For donated to the Temple Emanu-El next year. more information, contact Religious School. Sisterhood Book Club News Karen Androphy at Live hopefully! Thank you again to Roberta teebookclub @gmail.com. Susan Simon and Susan Meisel Berson for leading a thoughtful dis- Honor a milestone in your life Sisterhood Co-Presidents cussion of Memento Park by Mark or in another person’s life by pur- Sarvas. We were thrilled that Mark chasing a leaf for the Tree of Life Sarvas joined us by Zoom to answer our questions and provide insights about his heart-felt novel with a thrilling ending. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, May 4th at 1:30pm Diane Arch will moderate a discus- sion about the non-fiction book America’s Jewish Women by Pamela May 2 “Rabbi Wolff”
May 9 “The Women’s Balcony”
May 16 “Looking for Lenny”
Will We See You at Lunch with the Rabbis? May 23 “Germans and Jews” Wonderful monthly program currently being May 30 held via Zoom “Love Isn’t Enough” Scheduled Dates Wednesdays, May 5th and Watch our Message from June 2nd @ Noon the Temple for updates. Register online at www.sarasotatemple.org
4 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 5 Executive their parent or grandparent for songs Director’s Message and Shabbat fun. The Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center provides high The Joy of Children quality, loving care for children from Some of the most consistent questions 15 months until children go to kin- I receive when I am meeting with dergarten. Tot Shabbat engages fami- potential new members are related to lies with young children offering a ton the temple having younger members of opportunities to gather, have fun, and opportunities for children to and connect Jewishly. TEERS, Tem- engage in Jewish education. Even if ple Emanu-El’s Religious School, is the potential member does not have a top notch, experiential program that young children of the age to attend provides joyful Jewish learning for an early learning center or religious children in kindergarten through 7th school, it is important to them grade and prepares children for their that schools are part of our temple. Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Confirmation class Having young people, families, and includes teens through 10th grade Christine Elliott members in the work force speak to and STEEMY, our youth group, is the youthfulness of our temple family fun for teens throughout high school. Brotherhood helps with the Purim and contribute to our vibrant, diverse Family Shabbat services are monthly Carnival and more. community. Happily, I can share that where children actively participate in All of the enriching programs we offer an array of amazing program- the service. We also have a College offered provide joyous, loving expe- ming for children and families that is Committee that sends care packages riences rooted in Judaism that exem- well steeped in the traditions and love to young adults in college. plifies the caring, inclusive spirit that of Judaism. Temple members are invited to TEE is so well known for. I like being Starting with our very little ones, engage with our younger population. asked about what the temple offers the Parent & Me and ShaZoom Sharing a small sample of ways this for children and families because it is programs welcome children from 6 happens- Sisterhood partners with an easy question to answer. It is also a weeks to 2.5 years old to join in with religious school to connect multiple pleasure to speak about the incredible generations to- leaders of these programs who inspire, gether. Members, amuse, educate and care so deeply. Sarasota Arthritis Center including those Children help make our temple fam- Ronald I. Weitzner, M.D. in the Starfish ily so special and do indeed bring joy Richard A. Yonker, D.O. Program, read to into our lives. Jeffrey L. Kaine, M.D. 1945 Versailles St. Yoel Drucker, M.D. Sarasota, Florida 34239 children at the Su- Christine Elliott Robert L. Ikeman, M.D. 941-365-0770 Tatiana Huguenin, M.D. san Schwaid Early 941-955-8984 fax Executive Director Bradley Weitzner, M.D. Jaishree Manohar, M.D. www.arthritiscenters.net Learning Center. Cindy V. Johnston, M.D. Offices in Bradenton, Kimberly Lyn Shue, M.D. Venice and Englewood Jesse Boodoo, M.D. are listed on the reverse
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4 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 5 What matters to me and will it shall endure. endure? Join our Life & Legacy members. Our Temple Emanu-El , with our It is easy to do because we will show community of Jewish people, with you how. Your gift need not come We sometimes ask ourselves, “What our welcoming new members, and until after a full life. For more infor- is a full life”? A favorite book of our inclusiveness and our champion- mation, please contact Doris Ross at mine written by geriatric psycholo- ing Jewish values, is here to ensure 941-320-4091 or gist, David Solie, How to Say it to that what matters endures. Each teeendowment @gmail.com for ex- Seniors: Closing the Communication member of Temple Emanu-El’s Life amples of how this can easily Gap with Our Elders, suggests there & Legacy ensures that the Temple be accomplished. are three questions to consider. These will have the resources it will need in Join our ever-growing Legacy questions address that basic concern the future because of its endowment. Society to help continue Temple we have: But just as important, perhaps Emanu-El forever. The questions are: more important, each member will Larry Barnet Did my life matter?” be welcoming people to our com- Is the world a better place because I munity forever and ensuring that the was here? values that they and we cherish truly
Recognition by All Faiths Food Bank & New Collections Temple Emanu-El has been recog- “I wish it were enough,” he added. nized as the top fundraiser for All “Hunger persists in our community. Faiths Food Bank – winning this I hope we remain ever-vigilant to honor in 2020 for another success- hear the cries of those in need. ful High Holy Day Food Drive. “We are grateful to have All Faiths Although the coronavirus pandemic Food Bank here to provide food to meant that our usual collection of the hungry in our community,” he nonperishable foods had to be re- concluded. “They make it easy for us placed by a drive for cash donations, to do our part.” our wonderful members responded The Social Action Committee as generously as ever – donating over continues its good works this month, $45,000 during Rosh Hashanah and inspired by The Undies Project in Yom Kippur. Connecticut, collecting new under- Lita Katzer displays donations collected for “Temple Emanu-El is proud to wear for women, men, and children the women and children served by SPARCC again be named the top fundraiser for Second Chance-Last Opportu- during February’s “Spread the Love” drive for 2020 for All Faiths Food Bank,” nity. Donations for this important Social Action Committee co-chair cause can be dropped off outside Susan Rosembaum commented. Temple Emanu-El. Other re- “The need for support of the food cent donation drives have in- bank has been exacerbated by the cluded February’s “Spread the pandemic, resulting in many people Love” collection for SPARCC in need of food for the first time in and the assembly of gift bags their lives.” for young women who par- “We are honored to receive this ticipate in Dance: The Next award again, especially this year. I am Generation; these wonderful proud of our temple members who initiatives were chaired with recognized the crisis and responded dedication and generosity by with such generosity,” Senior Rabbi Lita Katzer, Andi Lieberman, The young women of Dance: The Next Generation will Brenner Glickman stated. and Lisa Phifer. love these gift bags prepared by Andi Lieberman
6 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 7 Sisterhood Zoom Book Club Suncoast Florist Tuesday May 4th at 1:30PM 1227 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34232 A masterful and Corner of Bahia Vista & Beneva remarkably timely history which should be on every shelf. In becoming (941)365-6407 America’s Jewish women, generations of immigrants and their native-born daughters transformed themselves, their faith, and the nation they called home. — Abigail Pogrebin, author of My Jewish Year
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The Word Mavens: Join Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic two ladies who know the difference between “kvelling” and Nothing says you care like underwear! “kvetching” as they present a program about Jewish traditions and the uses and misuses of our favorite Yiddish words. In this program they will answer burning questions like these: “Are you Collecting donations of underwear for men, women and children a shnorrer if you lurk by the free sample counters at Costco?” in need to help improve their lives. “What’s the difference between “rugelach” and “shnecken”? NEW bras Authors of the “Dictionary of Jewish Words” and “The Whole Spiel,” Ellen and Joyce celebrate everything about being a NEW women’s underwear st member of the Tribe in the 21 Century. Attend and rekindle NEW men’s boxers and briefs memories from your childhood. NEW children’s underwear All sizes and ages needed. Thursday, May 13 at 7 pm All items donated will be distributed to Via Zoom. Second Chance Last Opportunity in Sarasota.
Register online at Please drop your donations outside the temple office during the month of May. www.sarasotatemple.org Contact Lisa Phifer ([email protected] or Susan Rosenbaum ([email protected]) for more information.
6 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 7 Fridays at 7:15 pm May 14 and May 28
Outside on the Temple Campus. This service will be broadcast LIVE to all at home at 7:15 pm.
Seating available on the Saturday, May 15, 2021 large grass field and in 7:00 pm the parking lot. On Zoom Chairs will be available, but feel Social-distancing free to bring your own chairs a must! Preceded by Havdalah or blankets. Zoom room will open at 6:45 pm Come early to say hello to friends! Please log on by 6:55 pm Free admission
TEAMS WILL BE RANDOMLY ASSIGNED (a chance to meet new people!!) Pre registration required at www.sarasotatemple.org by midnight on Friday, May 14 Register online at: www.sarasotatemple.org Questions: Contact [email protected]
8 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 9 Ritual Committee Counting Down to as time in Tel Aviv and especially Jerusalem. From exploring the an- On March 24th, four masked ladies, the Temple Emanu- cient fortress of Tel Arad, the wild- Marliese Gluck-Upton, Ethel Gross, flower-filled hills of Lachish and Tel Liz Klaber, and Eleanor Wachs, met El Israel Trip Azekah, tasting the modern wonders to prepare the Passover gift bags. Next year in Jerusalem! of the Salad Trail – sprouting vege- They filled 250 paper bags each with That was the excited and joyful tables, fruits, and herbs in the desert a plastic frog, a goofy face pin, a sentiment of over 80 members of – and creating artwork for the Peace Passover themed face mask, and a all ages who gathered for a fabulous Wall, walking the bustling food and chocolate covered matzoh. The bags information session that kicked off craft markets of Tel Aviv to taking were similar to last year’s Covid-Pass- the yearlong countdown to Temple in the serene dignity of David and over bag. This year an orange, rep- Emanu-El’s March 2022 Israel trip. Paula Ben Gurion’s burial site over- resenting marginalized member of Testimonials from past Israel trip- looking the Negev…from standing the community, was included for pers, photos from past journeys, and at the Western Wall and wandering the seder plate. Also included were a slideshow of familiar and new sites through the Old City of Jerusalem instructions how to stream the TEE to be visited were among the high- to enjoying the contemporary zoos online Seder and the Haggadah lights – but best of all was the spirit, and museums…and from experienc- written by Rabbi Glickman that we enthusiasm, and energy of attendees. ing the most amazing breakfasts and have used in previous seders when we We are looking forward to another delicious meals with old and new could celebrate in Benderson Hall. wonderful pilgrimage to Israel with friends – it will be an incredible jour- After an hour or so, all the bags were Temple Emanu-El family members ney, and we invite you to join us! filled and expected to be picked up of all ages! Please watch the Temple Times by members two days later as part of Because this will be our first Israel and your inbox for more details, and a drive-by pickup. trip to take place in the spring (our please let the Temple know if you’d other three trips were held in the like more information or to register summer), we plan to take advantage for the Israel trip. And please say of the glorious weather and spend with us: Next year in Jerusalem! time in the south of Israel – as well
Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin happily recalled the B’nai Mitzvah of five Temple teens on Masada during the 2019 Israel trip
Temple members (l-r) Ethel Gross, Eleanor Wachs, Liz Klaber and Marliese Gluck-Upton hold the plastic frogs that were placed in each of the 250 Passover gift bags.
The Passover blue bags were picked up by temple members in a drive-by in the Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman showed a slide of temple parking lot. one of the Mount of Olives sites we will visit
8 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 9 Adult Education Update: “What’s the difference between “rugelach” and “shnecken”? Authors of the “Dictionary of Jewish Words” and “The The TEE Adult Education Committee invites you to Whole Spiel,” Ellen and Joyce celebrate everything about participate in our programs via ZOOM. being a member of the Tribe in the 21st Century. Attend “The Birth of Modernism: The Parish Jewish Avant and rekindle memories from your childhood. Garde” - In case you missed it, a ZOOM video record- DATE: May 13 at 7:00 pm ing of this informative and entertaining presentation REGISTRATION: Register via the TEE by Baila Miller which took place on March 24, 2021, website to receive the ZOOM link is available to the TEE community. To request Hebrew Conversation - Beginners: Evie Shen-Tal will information, please check the TEE website or teach you how to communicate with her and with the email Adultedtee @ gmail.com. rest of the class about everyday topics in Hebrew. Knowl- Upcoming Courses & Events edge of written Hebrew is not required. Please mark your calendars and DATE: Thursdays, 7:00 pm register online on the TEE website. Hebrew Conversation-Intermediate: Students who The Word Mavens: Join Joyce Eisenberg have completed Hebrew Conversation for Beginners or and Ellen Scolnic - two ladies who know the difference who have some experience with Hebrew are ready for between “kvelling” and “kvetching” as they present a pro- this intermediate level class where you continue to build gram about Jewish traditions and the uses and misuses vocabulary and communication skills. of our favorite Yiddish words. In this program they will DATE: Thursdays, 9:15 am answer burning questions like these: “Are you a shnorrer if you lurk by the free sample Hebrew Conversation- Advanced: Students with some counters at Costco? background and experience in speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew build on their knowledge of grammar and vocabulary through engaging classroom interactions with instructor Evie Shen-Tal and classmates. Do you shop online at Amazon? DATE: Tuesdays, 9:15 am Reading Hebrew-Beginners: Learn to read Hebrew with Did you know you could donate to Temple instructor Evie Shen-Tal. Emanu El by shopping at smile.amazon.com? DATE: Fridays, 9:15 am
Simply log into your Amazon account through FEE: 8 one-hour classes $50/members, smile.amazon.com and select Temple Emanu El $60/non-members as your chosen charity. REGISTRATION: Please register and make payments Due to purchases made in this way, over $800 on the TEE website to receive the ZOOM links. has been generated for the temple this year! If you would like more information on these programs, please contact Co-Chairs Ellen Zipin, or Dr. Janet Hiller at Adultedtee @ gmail.com.
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10 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 11 Temple Emanu-El Teens Prepare for Confirmation with Ken Marsh Temple Emanu-El is excited to announce the Confir- Via Zoom mation of six wonderful tenth graders – as well as eight wonderful eleventh graders whose original spring 2020 Confirmation service was cancelled due to the coronavi- Wednesday rus pandemic – on Friday evening, May 14. May 26 Since March 2020, Temple Emanu-El’s Confirmation class has continued monthly. At first, students gathered 7 pm only via Zoom with instructors Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman or Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin; but sup- plemental class meetings – masked and outdoors – have Past President of our temple, Ken Marsh, will provide us his personal perspective since he and his wife, Dr. Tanice Knopp, are making Split taken place since January. Confirmation covers a variety Aliyah. “Making Aliyah” by moving to the land of Israel is one of the most basic tenets of Zionism. Ken went in January, and Tanice will join him this of topics selected by students at the start of the year; summer. We will learn about the challenges and rewards to making such a subjects have included “Seven Things about Judaism We move and will have the opportunity to ask questions and satisfy our Don’t Tell Kids,” “hot topics” such as abortion, immigra- curiosity about such a life altering decision. tion, tattoos and piercings, and the environment; organ donation; gender and equality; Yiddish short stories; Register online at Hebrew words everyone should know; Jewish humor; www.sarasotatemple.org little-known Bible stories; and Jewish teachings on death, mourning, and the afterlife. To be confirmed on May 14 are eleventh graders Ben- jamin and Miriam Baram, Eden Glickman, Aaron Lurie, Megan Meese, Danielle and Jayme Rudd, and Robert Witherspoon; and tenth graders David Bayer, Miranda Lauber, Claire Opal-Levine, Garet Pearson, and Evan and Zachary Rubin. “These are our most ded- icated students, who signed on for three years of study following bar or bat mitz- vah,” Rabbi Glickman stat- ed. “They love their temple, they love Judaism, and they love being together.” For more information about Confirmation class, please call 371-2788.
Some Confirmation students gathered for a special outdoor class, to supplement their monthly Zoom meetings
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12 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 13 A Milestone for Temple to meet her face-to-face for the first time,” Doug stated. “What a lovely woman!” Emanu-El “Mishpucha” Initiative Another special connection – between Michele Wiec- kowski and Gary and Karen Androphy – was the subject of a full-page story in the Sarasota Observer! We know there are many other deep friendships that have developed from the wonderful Temple Emanu-El Mishpucha program. If you have a story or photo to share, please let Rabbi Elaine know – we would love to feature you in an upcoming issue of the Temple Times. Abundant and sincere thanks are offered to all of our special Temple Emanu-El Mishpucha volunteers and participants – especially to our dedicated, kind, talented, and generous leaders Alice D’Souza and Susan When the coronavirus pandemic shut down our in-per- Skovronek, Ethel Gross, and Membership co-chairs Kim son worship and gatherings just over a year ago, our Sheintal and Leslie Podolsky! Temple Emanu-El family organized a variety of programs to keep us connected and safe. Among these initiatives was Temple Emanu-El Mishpucha, which took its name Temple Emanu-El from the Hebrew word for “family” and engaged over 80 volunteers in calling every member to make sure we were Tikkun Goes Online healthy and that our pandemic needs were being met. According to Jewish tradition, God gave us the Torah on the holiday of Shavuot. Since the 16th century, it has been customary to observe the holiday with a Tikkun Leil Shavuot – a special night of Jewish study. This 500-year-old custom will be observed with a mod- ern twist on Sunday, May 16, at 8 p.m. as Rabbis Bren- ner and Elaine Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin facilitate a fascinating, inspiring, and interactive hour of learning via Zoom. The evening will begin as we kindle the festival candles for Shavuot, explore the origin and significance of the Tikkun, and then delve into our study. There will be opportunities for discussion and socializing as well! Annette Nagel and Doug Popp The Tikkun Leil Shavuot is free of charge, and all are wel- come. Please register at sarasotatemple.org or call “For our seniors living alone in isolation, these calls 371-2788 to receive the private Zoom link. continued throughout” the pandemic, Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman noted, and resulted in close relation- ships and important friendships. Among the Temple Emanu-El Mishpucha volunteers was Doug Popp, who phoned Annette Nagel during the first month of the coronavirus outbreak – and has continued to do so for the past year. “Doug faithfully called Annette every week, and they became close over the months,” Rabbi Glick- man related. “They talked about wanting to meet each other in person for the first time when it was possible.” After receiving their covid vaccinations, Annette, Doug, and Sharon Linder were able to enjoy meeting outside. “After a year of calling Annette each week to Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin see how she’s doing, Sharon and I had the opportunity will facilitate Temple Emanu-El’s Tikkun Leil Shavuot
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14 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 15 Special Temple It Was a Fun-Filled Emanu-El Moments March at TEERS!
March came in like a lion at TEERS – not because of inclement weather, but because of a weekend chock full On Thursday, March 25, Community Day of fun programs and offerings taking Head of School – and Temple Emanu-El place safely and outdoors, for our member – Dan Ceaser hosted Associate Rabbi youngest families! Michael Shefrin, Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman, Executive Director Christine Elliott, and Friday, March 5, was truly special. Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, It marked our first in-person family MARE, for a special tour of Community Day Shabbat service since the start of the School’s state-of-the-art campus, which In every issue of the Temple Times, will open for the 2021-22 school year. It was pandemic, and it was well-attended we highlight a few special moments an amazing glimpse into the exciting plans and enthusiastically received. Clever- for Community Day, and an opportunity to ly coined Shabbat in the Lot, the ser- from the past month with words and further the collaboration and partnerships photos. We hope you enjoy them. between the school and our Temple! vice was just that. Children, parents, And if you have special moments and grandparents gathered at our or photos to share, please let Rabbi temple’s parking lot for a beautiful Elaine know! and musical sunset Shabbat service. The following evening was equally fun. TEERS kicked off the Passover holiday season with Havdalah with the Prince! Young families gathered for a spirited Havdalah service and stayed for a drive-in screening of Prince of Egypt, pizza, and mov-
Hilary Yunis shared this photo of Dr. Jon Yunis, filled with smiles and pride as their In this photo snapped by mom Randee, Jacob daughter, Temple Emanu-El Religious School Bunin loved hearing his name and receiving student Jillian Yunis, read to him from her a birthday blessing during the livestream of Hebrew workbook “Wide Open Shabbat” on Friday evening, April 2.
The Lurie family enjoying Shabbat in the Lot
Three generations of the wonderful Weiman family enjoyed Temple Emanu-El’s first-ever “Shabbat in the Lot” – an outdoor Family Havdalah with the Prince drive-in screening Who said Shabbat was just for humans to Shabbat Service on Friday evening, March enjoy? Andrew Hertzfeld shared this photo of 5. Families gathered for a family worship four-month-old bichon Maui enjoying his first experience that was meaningful, inspirational, Shabbat on Friday evening, March 12. friendly, fun – and covid-safe!
16 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 17 ie-style concessions. A great evening Wide Open Hearts, Michael Shefrin, and Choir member, was had by all! Dan Cartlidge. As the sun began to Sunday, March 7, was a landmark Smiles and Worship set among the trees, casting a lovely day at TEERS! For the first time glow over the space and worshippers, since spring 2020, the entire school at “Wide Open we welcomed Shabbat with blessing, gathered on campus. More than Shabbat” song, spirit, and joy as we sang in 150 children, parents, and visitors “Ma Tovu” – “How lovely it is to were in attendance. The day started be together!” Friday evening, April 2, was a very with a musical and energetic T’fillah “Wide Open Shabbat” was also special Shabbat for our Temple Ema- (prayer) session led by musical guest livestreamed, and worshippers at nu-El family as we celebrated “Wide Barbara Mazer. Students then attend- home expressed excitement and hap- Open Shabbat” – our first in-person ed outdoors classes safely for more piness with the experience as well. regular Shabbat service held on our fun and active Jewish learning. The We are grateful to Ritual Chair Mar- beautiful Temple campus in over day also served as an open house for ian Raupp, Facilities Manager Jesse a year! TEERS, designed to provide young Bauer, our rabbis, and the friendly Wearing masks and social dis- families with an opportunity to learn greeters and service participants for tancing, members gathered on what about TEERS and connect with making this Shabbat so special! Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman other parents and children. We were More “Wide Open Shabbats” are affectionately called “the Temple happy to host more than a dozen being planned – watch your inbox green” – the grassy field near the prospective families and proudly for details about this month’s “Wide parking lot and Susan Schwaid Early showed them the TEERS and TEE Open Shabbat” and other safe, Learning Center building – for a way. We look forward to welcoming in-person worship experiences at beautiful service led by Rabbi Glick- them all to TEERS next year! Temple Emanu-El. man along with Associate Rabbi Yes, March was busy. May, here we come! Sabrina Silverberg MARE, Director of Education
Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Ritual Chair Marian Raupp shared a socially- distanced greeting
TEERS children enjoying Jewish crafts The Friedmans, Gerbers, and Altermans welcomed one another to “Wide Open Shabbat”
Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin welcomed everyone to “Wide Open Shabbat” with Dan Cartlidge
16 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 17 Tot Shabbat and Shabbat ShaZoom! Bring Meaning and Fun for Young Families
The Roberts family greeted the Butlers, new Tot Shabbat friends Tot Shabbat chairs Kelly and Josh Roberts with daughter Sloane
March was filled with meaning and about the next installment of “Shab- fun for Jewish and interfaith families bat ShaZoom!” please contact Evie or at Temple Emanu-El! In addition to Rabbi Elaine. participating in the wonderful events Also continuing in March was sponsored by Temple Emanu-El Reli- “Drive-In Tot Shabbat.” Temple gious School – featured in Morah Sa- Emanu-El’s “Drive-In Tot Shabbat” brina Silverberg’s Temple Times article has become a signature program Randee and Jacob Bunin shared – young children, parents, and grand- for our congregation, and we are sweet time at Tot Shabbat parents also enjoyed special in-person honored and flattered that it has and virtual Tot Shabbat events. also become a model for other local By popular demand, Evie Shen- synagogues and community orga- in honor of their son and brother Tal’s “Shabbat ShaZoom!” program nizations to emulate! On Saturday Aitan’s first birthday! Young families was expanded to two Friday morn- morning, March 20, young Jewish are warmly invited to celebrate not ings a month – Friday, March 12, and interfaith families “drove in” for only Aitan’s big day but also Shabbat and Friday, March 26. Children up an outdoor, covid-safe Tot Shabbat and the coming Shavuot holiday – to age 2 ½ - and the people who love experience featuring Passover- and traditionally the anniversary of the them – tuned in online for songs, spring-themed gift bags, age-ap- giving of the Torah – with a unique games, crafts, fingerplays, stories, propriate prayers and songs with Torah-themed craft and snack, plus a blessings, and more, getting into the Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin and very special story and honored guest. Shabbat spirit and making friends songleader Barbara Mazer, birthday Although Tot Shabbat is designed without having to leave the house. blessings and a Passover story with especially for children up to age 5 With many younger people not Rabbi Shefrin, and socially-distanced and their parents, grandparents, eligible for the vaccine and work- outdoor play. This very special and other loved ones, all are warmly ing hard to keep their families and morning of fun, meaningful Jewish invited! community safe from covid, “Shab- time with old and new friends was For more information about Tot bat ShaZoom” provides an important planned and chaired with dedication, Shabbat and programs for young opportunity for parents and children creativity, and expertise by Kelly, Jewish and interfaith families at to maintain their connections to Josh, and Sloane Roberts. Temple Emanu-El, please contact Judaism, to Temple Emanu-El, and This month’s “Drive-In Tot Rabbi Elaine. We look forward to to one another in a warm, embrac- Shabbat” will be held on Saturday being with you and your little ones, ing, friendly, and fun – yet virtual – morning, May 8, and will be chaired and creating Jewish connections and environment. For more information by Priya, David, and Kohav Weiman memories together!
18 MAY 2021 | IYAR-SIVAN 5781 | VOLUME 329 WWW.SARASOTATEMPLE.ORG 19 tion and effort to bring the Passover chaired by Sherrie Eisenberg. Saying Pandemic Passover spirit to all. Rabbi Glickman and goodbye to Passover 5781/2021, we 5781/2021 Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin all look ahead with hope and excite- also helped spread Passover cheer ment for a happy, healthy Passover by hand-delivering the gift bags to 5782/2022! members in various neighborhoods. Next year in Jerusalem – next year The main event, of course, took inside Benderson Family Hall – next place on Saturday evening, March year together in person as well as 27, with a beautiful, livestreamed in spirit! Seder conducted by Rabbis Brenner and Elaine Glickman and Rabbi Michael and Dr. Shayna Shefrin. Although we were not able to hold our Temple Seder safely in Bend- Although Passover 5781/2021 was erson Family Hall, we all felt the another pandemic holiday, there warm embrace and togetherness of were many reasons to look ahead our Temple family as we gathered with hope for liberation from covid virtually around the Glickman and – and many ways to celebrate! We are Shefrin tables. We even managed to thrilled and proud that our pan- find the afikomen! Young Jewish and demic Passover observances not only interfaith families celebrated a special brought joy, meaning, and fulfillment Zoom Seder the following evening, to our Temple Emanu-El family but Sunday, March 28 – and were even also inspired the wider community as treated to visits from Moses, Miriam, we were featured in USA Today and and Pharaoh! Pamela and John D’Ambrosio looked terrific on CBS National News! as they prepared to enjoy Temple Emanu-El’s The last day of Passover gave a livestreamed Seder on March 27 Passover preparation began early hint of – God willing – the liber- this year as Senior Rabbi Brenner ation from covid that we all await! Glickman facilitated a “Passover Saturday morning, April 3, brought Around the World” Zoom on Sun- a beautiful Zoom festival service and day evening, March 21. Exploring Torah study attended by members in a series of videos of Jews singing Sarasota, Bradenton, North Carolina, Passover songs, enacting Seder cus- Texas, Maine, and California – and toms, and reciting holiday prayers in that evening, the Temple Emanu-El various languages and according to family gathered in person, outdoors various traditions, participants felt and with masks, for havdalah and Rabbi Glickman made his national news part of a worldwide community of debut as this clip from the Family Zoom Seder a covid-safe pizza party expertly was featured on CBS This Morning on Jews while enjoying a peek into Pass- Sunday, April 4 over in Russia, Japan, Hong Kong, Argentina, France, Canada, Israel, and many more! The day before Passover – Friday, March 26 – found the Temple Ema- nu-El parking lot filled with mem- bers picking up Seder plate supplies, meals, haggadahs, and special gift bags filled with Passover gifts and treats! Abundant thanks were offered to Ethel Gross, Susan and Bob Mei- Senior Rabbi Brenner “Moses” Glickman, Associate Rabbi Michael “Pharaoh” sel, Ritual Chair Marian Raupp, and Shefrin, and Director of Education Sabrina “Miriam” Silverberg, MARE, their wonderful team for the dedica- greeted the first arrivals to the Family Zoom Seder on March 28
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