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Volume 43 Number 4 November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 KOL AMI ENERGIZED! Message A Fundraising Concert Featuring from the Rabbi Nachum PeterseilSaturday and his band Dec. 7 By Rabbi Rachel Blatt The High Holy Days Concert followed by 8:00pm are never late or early DessertKOLKOL Reception, AMIAMI ENERGIZED!ENERGIZED! Israeli Dancing and Congregation Kol Ami – they are always right Silent Auction.A Fundraising3919 Moran Concert Road, Tampa Featuring on time, the first Nachum Peterseil and his band of Tishrei! But one KOLKOL AMIAMI ENERGIZED!ENERGIZED!Saturday could also say that they are incredibly A Fundraising ConcertDec. 7 Featuringlate, since Tishrei is, in fact, the seventh month of the year. The Hebrew calendar is Nachum Peterseil8:00pm and his bandconfusing. Being a lunar calendar instead Saturday Dec.of solar (like the Gregorian/Secular7 calen- Congregation dar), the length of months are determined Concert followed by Kol Ami8:00pmby the phases of the moon. The problem, Dessert Reception, 3919 Moran Rd., however, is that the lunar month is shorter CongregationTampa than Kol a solar one,Ami so we end up being Israeli Dancing and about 11 days short and therefore holidays Silent Auction. 3919Concert Moran followed by Road, shift toTampa what we consider early or late. We Dessert Reception, couldn’t have Passover, a Spring holiday, TICKETS: $54 Israeli Dancing and occur in the darkness of December so to SponsorshipsTICKETS: also $54 available. Silent Auction. compensate, an additional month was To RSVPSponsorships or become a sponsor,also available. KolAmi.org added. This means that Passover would visitTo RSVP or or become call the a sponsor, synagogue office, (813) 962-6338 Where Judaism and Joy are One! be “early” for two or three years and then Pleasevisit RSVP KolAmi.org by Nov. 25 or call the during the leap year, would be 29 or 30 synagogue office(813) 962-6338 days later than it was the year before, Please RSVP by Nov. 25 Where Judaism and Joy are One! balancing the shift. That still doesn’t answer the question about Tishrei being the seventh month of the year! Contents In the Torah, we are told that in the first month we celebrate Pesach and in the President’s Message...... p.3 Kids Konnections...... p.14 seventh, we observe a Yom Teruah (A Day of Facility Focus & Security Spotlight...... p.6 Youth Groups...... p.15 Blowing the Shofar). Although Nissan is the Tree of Life Long Learning...... p.8 November Events Calendar...... p.18 first month, we increase the number of the Sisterhood...... p.9 Yahrzeits, Birthdays & year in Tishrei. The idea of having multiple Brotherhood...... p.11 Anniversaries...... p.20 new years is not a foreign concept to us! B’nai Mitzvah Beat...... p.13 Donations...... p.21 We have the school year, fiscal year, and (continued on next page)

TICKETS: $54 Sponsorships also available. To RSVP or become a sponsor, visit KolAmi.org or call the synagogue office, (813) 962-6338 Where Judaism and Joy are One! Please RSVP by Nov. 25 Message from the Rabbi (continued from page 1) Congregation Kol Ami sports “seasons” all beginning anew at different times. The Jewish Contact us: (813) 962-6338 holidays are used to give structure and meaning to our year. David Pearlman, President But then following the business of Tishrei, we run into Marchesh- [email protected] van. This month, the eighth month of the Hebrew calendar, though Rabbi Rachel Blatt having no biblical holidays in it, has a lot of discussion surround- [email protected] ing it. There is confusion about its name. Is it Cheshvan? Or Mar Mitchell Weiss, Executive Director Cheshvan? Or Marcheshvan. The story most people know is that [email protected] it is actually called Cheshvan, but it is nicknamed Mar Cheshvan, Jennifer Halls, Education Director mar meaning bitter, because there are no holidays in the month. In [email protected] actuality, however, the eighth month is referred to as Marcheshvan Abby Salem-Goldman, Assistant Director of Education in the Mishna and Talmud. Now it is okay to call the month any of [email protected] the three except when announcing it during the Shabbat prior. Abby Salem-Goldman, Youth Director We also now have a holiday in Cheshvan! The holiday of Sigd is [email protected] celebrated on the 29th of Cheshvan. The word sigd is derived Joanna Paley, Office Manager from the Hebrew word for prostration and is celebrated by the [email protected] Ethiopian Jewish community 50 days after Yom Kippur. On this Rosie Grumbley, Accounts Receivable & Billing day the community marks the renewal of the covenant between [email protected] the Jewish people, God and God’s Torah. They observe the holiday Steve Lynn, Facilities with prayer and fasting, traveling to Jerusalem, Torah reading, [email protected] and communal introspection. In 2008, the state of Israel declared Roberta Baer, Sisterhood President Sigd a national holiday and is included in school curriculum and is [email protected] marked by special assemblies attended by public officials. Mario Rodriguez, Brotherhood President No matter what we call it or how we celebrate, I hope that this [email protected] (Mar)Cheshvan is not at all bitter, but rather relaxing, thoughtful, ChaiLites Staff and reflective. Graphic Design: Black Marker Creative www.blackmarker.net Request from Rabbi Blatt Please keep us informed of significant events in your family life. Staff: Jamie Krischer & Jody Sampson-Nair, Proofreaders It is our desire to be of help and service to you in times of special Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 8:30 a.m. need. It is especially important that we know of those in the hos- to 5:00 p.m., Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. pital, and assisted living or nursing homes, so that we can visit and they may be included in a prayer for recovery at Shabbat Services. November 2019, Vol. 43 Issue 4 Congregation Kol Ami ChaiLites 3919 Moran Road, Tampa, FL 33618 Ph. 813-962-6338 Fax: 813-968-2219 [email protected] The Kol Ami ChaiLites is published on the first of every month by Congregation Kol Ami, Conservative Congregation affiliated with The United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism. All articles and announcements are due two weeks prior to the month being published. We reserve the right to edit for length and consistent editorial tone. The ChaiLites is published 11 times a year.

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2 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 B’Yachad palpable and it reminded me why Kol Ami and moved you means the world to me, By David Pearlman, President is such a special place to be. I do not recall so Toda! seeing so many people still sitting in their Shalom Kol Ami! And now to end with the big finale…... seats at the conclusion of a Rosh Hashana Drum roll please…... This month I did Musaf service. Well done, Kol Ami! not want to miss We are THRILLED to be able to say we will I want to wish a hearty Yasher Koach to the opportunity be welcoming Nachum Peterseil back to our all of Congregation Kol Ami for making to reminisce community as our Cantorial Soloist for the Rabbi Blatt feel at home for her first High about Rosh High Holy Days in September of 2020!!!! Holidays with us. And of course, Nachum Hashana and was simply amazing. His ruach led to our The New Year 5780 was so special because Yom Kippur 5780! I know it may ruach, and the cycle repeated many times we all combined together to make it that be a bit in your rear-view mirror by over during these Days of Awe. I also want way!!! Funny, there’s a Hebrew word for now but spend a moment with me to say thank you to everyone’s comments that…. reflecting on our time together as regarding my Kol Nidre talk. For me to B’yachad, a community in October. know that what I said mattered to you David Pearlman Before the recap, let me spend just a few moments thanking some groups Congregation Kol Ami Proudly Presents that went above and beyond the call. First, Rabbi and Nachum worked tirelessly together well ahead of the New Member & Congregational holidays this year to make sure the services flowed smoothly. Secondly, what can I say about all that Mitch Shabbat Dinner Weiss does for Kol Ami! Yasher Koach to Mitch AND his entire team! I can- F R I D A Y , N O V E M B E R 8 , 2 0 1 9 not even begin to imagine what our 6 : 3 0 P M S E R V I C E S world would be without you. You are 7 : 3 0 P M D I N N E R an integral part of what makes our community so special. Additionally, Join us for a special Friday night Shabbat a team of volunteers and Kol Ami service and Shabbat Dinner in honor of our staff dedicated time before, during, new members! To reserve seats, contact the and after the holidays to be pre- front office. Please include your meal order pared, provide feedback, and make and any dietary restrictions with your RSVP. changes as needed for this year and Please RSVP by Friday, November 1st years to come. So, thank you, Gary Teblum, David Berger, Amy Feder- Adults $18 | Children $11 | Under 3 yrs FREE Binder, Debbie Newhouse, Craig Entree Selections: Kalter, Kalman Pila, Bev Fink, Roberta Carved BBQ Brisket Baer, Mario Rodriguez, Gwen Lemon Pepper Chicken Breast Niehoff, Jon Zimmer, Rabbi Blatt, Vegetarian Chili Mitch Weiss, Jenn Halls, and Abby Served with House Salad and Dessert Salem-Goldman for doing your part to make sure we were all where we Kids' Meal: were supposed to be and when we Hot Dogs were supposed to be there! Served with Challah, Tator Tots, Applesauce and Dessert In addition to this being Rabbi Blatt’s inaugural High Holidays with us, we added Cantorial Soloist, Nachum Peterseil to the mix, and what a mix CONGREGATION KOL AMI we had! The energy in the room was 3919 MORAN RD. TAMPA, FL 33618 813-962-6338 | [email protected]

Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 3 How CAN you help Kol Ami have a prosperous HowN CeAwN yYoeua hre?lp Kol Ami have a prosperous Life Cycle New Year? Events If you wish to have a life cycle event included in the ChaiLites, please contact Joanna Paley at least 2 The idea is a simple one: FILL YOUR CAN! weeks before the 1st-of-the-month The idea is a simple one: FILL YOUR CAN! publication date at 813-962-6338 or email [email protected]. TThee R Ruluelse: s: Be the family that collects the most Kesef between now & December 7th Be the family that collects the most Kesef between now & December 7th (the Synagogue's fundraiser event) and you win: Hamakom Yinakhem, (the Synagogue's fundraiser event) and you win: Condolences to: The idea is a simple one: Fill your can! The idea is a *sGiramnd pPrlizee: 1o yenare F:R EFE idlule sy too Koul Arm ci an! Sheri & Bill Peterson on the AND* aG FrRaEnE dw Peerkiezned: s1t yaye oanr tFhRe bEeEa cdhu aet sR etdoi nKgotoln A Smhoir es. (Beautiful 3bed/3bath fully furnished condo) passing of Sheri’s beloved Father, AND a FREE weekend stay on the beach at Redington Shores. and Jacob & Aaron’s Beloved Minimum collection requirement: $350.00 Grandfather, and Aleara’s (Beautiful 3bed/3bath fully furnished condo) Great-Grandfather, Maynard P. Minimum collection requirement: $350.00 Additional prizes will be awarded in the following age Kaplan. brackets to the most creatively covered Kesef can: 10 & under, 11-17 & Adult Rabbis Marc and Rachel Blatt You can also win a prize the evening of the fundraiser Additional prizes will be awarded in the following age on the passing of Rabbi Marc (Dec 7) by guessing the total amount of money Blatt’s beloved Father, and brackets to thec omlleoctsetd c (roer acltoisveestl yto c ito)vered Kesef can: Hannah, Tova, and Rafi’s 10 & under, 11-17 & Adult beloved Grandfather, Marvin B. You can alsGeto wi nthe a pr ikidsze the involved!evening of the fundraiser Blatt. Make this a fa(mDielyc t7z)e dbayk gauh epsrsoijnegct tshuep tpootratiln agm youurn sty onfa gmoognue ycommunity. collected (o r closest to it) Ami and Dalit Drimmer on Fill your CAN, count your change & bring it to the Kol Ami office for collection & recording. REPEAT! REPEAT! REPEAT! the passing of Dalit’s beloved Keep filling thaGett CAN athes man ykids times a sinvolved! you CAN (pun intended), until Mother, Hanna Pick. December 7th! Make this a family tzedakah project supporting your synagogue community. Checks & large bills are welcome as well Fill your CAN, count your change & bring it to the Kol Ami office for collection Howard Kanter Kiddush Fund Luncheon& recording. REPEAT! REPEAT! REPEAT! Keep filling that CAN as many times as you CAN (pun intended), until Please join us for so we can prepareDec eappropriately.mber 7th! our next Howard The Kiddush Fund, created by Kol Ami member Howard Kanter Kanter Kiddush Fund Checks & large bills are w(z”l),elco providesme as woneel lKiddush Luncheon per month on a Shabbat Luncheon on Saturday, that does not have a Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by members November 9. These or another committee of the synagogue. complimentary luncheons are catered Your extra donations (in addition to your usual contributions to by Nosh Caterers and Kol Ami) help insure this effort for years to come. are also open to non-members in the greater Jewish Community. We hope to see you on Saturday, November 9. Also, please be Although members are not required to RSVP to attend, we sure to mingle and introduce yourself to someone you don’t do ask that any non-members who plan to attend contact know at these wonderful opportunities to make new friends and the Kol Ami office at (813) 962-6338 to make reservations enjoy fellowship with your Kol Ami family.

4 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 Congregation Kol Ami 's Social Action Committee & Kol Ami's Social Action Committee Presents Metropolitan Ministries Presents:

Holiday Tent SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15TH FOOD 4:00PM-6:15PM & TOY DRIVE

OCT 17 - NOV 21

Donation bins will be available in the Sanctuary Lobby as Join us as we bring HOPE to those in need this holiday well as the front office. season by volunteering at the Metropolitan Ministries Holiday Tent. Space is limited! Register now online at: http://kolamisocialaction.metromin.volunteerhub.com/ Once registered, please contact Yoav Rappaport to coordinate: [email protected]

Reverse Tashlich Shabbat & Services Event Participants at Kol Ami on Sunday, October 6 November Candle Lighting Times There were 49 teams across the country, November 1...... 6:27 p.m. and the countries of Israel, Argentina November 8...... 5:22 p.m. and Canada with over 679 participants. November 15...... 5:19 p.m. Congregation Kol Ami was the largest group of participants locally. November 22...... 5:16 p.m. November 29...... 5:15 p.m.

November Torah Portions November 2...... Noach November 9...... Lech-Lecha November 16...... Vayera November 23...... Chayei Sara November 30...... Toldot

Weekly Service Schedule Friday Evenings...... 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Mornings...... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Minyan...... 9:15 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. Minyanim..... 7:30 p.m.

Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 5 Facility Focus & Security Spotlight By Amy Feder-Binder, House Committee Chair House teers from the University of Tampa AEPi committees, please contact: Highlights fraternity. Food was catered by Max Sherard, Sisterhood, Roberta Baer Nosh Caterers. Thank you, Max! [email protected] Many hands make light work…….This year’s Sukkah set up: Aaron Binder, Michael Bind- Brotherhood, Mario Rodriguez High Holidays were more er, Amy Feder-Binder, Debbie Newhouse, [email protected] Brodie Newhouse, David Cross, Mario eventful than usual in Security Committee, Jon Zimmer regards to collaboration Rodriguez, Darren Kasenetz, Marc Tindell, [email protected] Al Lenok, Jon Zimmer, Barry Dvorchik, Mitch among four of the shul’s volunteer groups: House Committee, Amy Feder-Binder Weiss, David Horwitz, Dan Berman, Dan Sisterhood, Security Team, Brotherhood / [email protected] Chai Guys and the House Committee. Zohar, Dan Ochman, Howard Bloch, and The four volunteer groups ensured all Julian Melamed. For a list of the many other committees and volunteer opportunities at Kol Ami, the required preparations were completed Thank you again to the volunteers from please refer to the Volunteer Booklet, in the Sanctuary, Social Hall and Sukkah Sisterhood, Brotherhood / Chai Guys, which can be picked up at our office, or in time for the High Holy Days. Addition- Security, and House Committees. In visit our website at www.kolami.org. ally, they worked to provide the necessary addition, a number of these individuals coverage for ushering and security during provided coverage multiple times. If you B’shalom, each of these services as well as preparing are interested in joining any of these Amy Feder-Binder our Break the Fast and putting together our Sukkah. We look forward to new Security Spotlight opportunities to increase the collaboration By Jon Zimmer, Security Committee Chair and volunteerism with the many commit- Yasher koach to all doors locked is just one of the measures tees and members of Kol Ami. our security volunteers we employ at Kol Ami to keep us all safe Our Usher volunteers from Sisterhood, for the busy month of and secure while we daven. Brotherhood / Chai Guys, Security, House October! Please say k thank you to: and the general congregation were: In the small town of Halle, Germany, on Al Lenok, Mario Rodriguez, Denise Freed- Dan Ochman, Jon Zimmer, Mario Rodri- Oct. 9, a gunman tried to attack a syna- man, Debbie Newhouse, Michael Binder, guez, Cindy Schiff, Yoav Rappaport, David gogue on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of Steve Freedman, Julian Melamed, Amy Horwitz, Darren Kasenetz, Marc Tindell, the Jewish calendar. He failed. Feder-Binder, Roberta Baer, Howard Baer, Gary Teblum and Jack Rudowsky. Randie Specter, Jack Rudowsky, Sharon It would be the third synagogue attack in Cross, Eric Weiner, Jeffrey Gad, Darren As you may have heard, over Yom Kippur, the past year — following the deadliest Kasenetz, Marv Halem, and Barry Dvorchik. a synagogue in Halle, Germany, was the attack on Jews in U.S. history at Pittsburgh attempted victim of a murderous attack Tree of Life synagogue, and a shooting at a Our Security volunteers for the Holidays by a violent anti-Semite. Tragically, two California synagogue, Chabad of Poway, and October Shabbat services were: Dan people were murdered. The murders took that left one woman dead and three injured. Ochman, Jon Zimmer, Cindy Schiff, Yoav place outside the synagogue, as the mur- But that day in Halle turned out differently. Rappaport, Mario Rodriguez and David derer could not get in the shul. Why could The gunman tried to push open the syna- Horwitz. he not get in the shul, you may be asking gogue doors. He tried shooting off the yourself? What top notch, state of the Break the Fast volunteers, led by Sister- lock. He even lit an explosive device and art technological advances did that small hood were: Cindy Korenvaes, Gwen stuck it in the door jam. Niehoff, Karen Borden, Marsha Bravo, shul in the small town of Halle, Germany Sue Dvorchik, and Terry Rosenblatt. employ to protect its congregants and But he couldn’t get in. All 51 congregants clergy? remained unharmed. Frustrated at his foiled Led by Brotherhood, High Holiday chair plan, the shooter killed two people nearby. and book set up were completed by: The doors were locked. In response to a sharp rise in anti-Semitic Aaron Binder, Amy Feder-Binder, Kevin A year or so ago, Kol Ami took the step in attacks, synagogues around the world have Cross, Al Lenok, David Cross, Gary Teblum, locking the main doors to enter the lobby taken precautions to protect themselves. Jon Zimmer, Mitch Weiss, Julian Melamed, by the Main Sanctuary. While it is indeed The synagogue in Halle was one of them. Dan Ochman, Howard Bloch, Herm tragic and awful that two outsiders were Greenberg, Jeff Hinds, Brian Pearlman, shot (not members of the synagogue), the In 2015, they received a grant from the Stuart Kramer, Emma Kramer, and volun- shul protected its members. Keeping the (continued on next page) 6 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 Security Spotlight (continued from page 6)

Jewish Agency for Israel’s security assistance fund, a project which paid out more than $11 million to Jewish communities in more than 48 countries. “We upgraded and donated the entire security equipment for the community in Halle,” Isaac Herzog, the chairman of the Jewish Agency for Israel, told The Guardian. “That donation saved lives.” The past year has seen a spate of attacks on houses of worship: in March, Muslims were gunned down while praying at a mosque in Christ- church, New Zealand, and Christians were targeted during Easter services at churches in Sri Lanka on April 21. Communities of faith across the world are being forced to fortify themselves. But such vigilance could come with a cost. In protecting themselves against attackers, will they sacrifice the open, welcoming nature of religious institutions? Ramping up synagogue security In addition to having a locked door heavy enough to withstand gunfire, the Halle synagogue had also provided active shooter trainings for their congregants. The Halle synagogue is an important model for other communities devel- op-ing their own emergency prepar- edness plans, according to the Secure Community Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring the safety of Jewish institutions. “We know that there are simple steps that every Jewish institution can take to improve their safety and security,” Michael Masters, CEO of the Secure Community Network, said in a state- ment. “Whether in Europe or the Congratulations and Mazel Tov! United States, every synagogue can to Gwen Niehoff for being selected for the learn from the attack in Germany to improve the safety and security of 2019 Bobbe Karpay Women of Distinction Award their congregation and our Jewish from Congregation Kol Ami community.”

Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 7 Congregation Kol Ami’s 2019 Fundraising Concert featuring Nachum Peterseil For more information on any TOLLL classes, please call Kol Ami at Congregation Kol Ami had received 813-962-6338 or email [email protected]. 17 applications in our search for a High Holiday Cantor/Soloist this past year. Shabbat in November After hearing Nachum’s recordings, we quickly realized we had found someone Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Blatt very special. Nachum flew from Los Saturdays, November 2, 9,16, 23 & 30 at 8:30 a.m. Angeles to lead High Holiday services • A weekly Shabbat morning discussion of the Torah portion of the at Congregation Kol Ami this year. His week with some attitude. A wonderful way to learn there is more to Torah than meets the eye! energy, original melodies and spirit moved the congregation deeply. There Tuesdays in November was an incredible buzz, energy and enthusiasm in the room. People are still talking about how wonderful services were this L’Chaim: Sharing Life’s Lessons year. When we announced from the bimah on Yom Kippur that Saturdays, November 5, 12 & 19 at 11:00 a.m. Nachum and his band would be headlining our 2019 fundraiser, • Discussion topics vary with a different leader each week. Friendly there was instantaneous applause. group sharing our life’s lessons. Everyone is welcome. Nachum and his band perform an eclectic array of Jewish fusion world music, Israeli music, Middle Eastern music, traditional music, jazz and progressive ethnic music. Tampa Jewish Family Services Community Food Bank Nachum comes from a musical family; his mother and eight siblings are all musically inclined. After his service in the IDF, Tampa Jewish Family Services he decided to move ahead with his life’s passion, singing and (TJFS) food distribution is offered once a month at the agency’s songwriting, and enrolled in the Rimon School of Jazz and Citrus Park and Brandon locations. Contemporary Music, in Israel, a sister school to Berklee College Distribution dates for November are: of Music in Boston. Citrus Park: November 7 • Brandon: November 14 While living in Toronto, he started his own band, “Automatic Toys.” As his band became more popular, he moved with his Both locations offer emergency food bank distribution on weekdays by appointment only. Pick-up for both services must be family to Los Angeles. Since then, they have played all through arranged in advance by calling 813-960-1848. the U.S. and Canada, as well as other places including Zambia Please help spread the word in your community that and Greece. this service is available in Citrus Park and Brandon. If you would like to make a contribution, As Nachum will tell you, his first love is the Jewish people. He please drop off canned goods or a monetary donation recently created a series called “Songs from my Childhood”. to the agency’s Citrus Park location at This is an impactful program that bridges generations through 13009 Community Campus Dr., Tampa, FL 33625. music. Young people are introduced, for the first time, to the Brandon location is Congregation Beth Shalom, 706 Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511. music that had such a profound effect on the generation of the TJFS will never turn away an individual or family in need. Holocaust. He partnered with Milken High School in L.A. on this program, and it was an outstanding success. Nachum has always enjoyed liturgical music. He was a cantorial Milken Community High School in L.A. incorporating Jewish text, soloist for two years at Hillel at George Washington University in poetry, and music. Washington, D.C., and also served in that capacity for two years We welcome the entire Tampa Bay Jewish community to share in at Congregation Tikvat Jacob in Manhattan Beach, California. this special evening on December 7, 2019. The concert will begin At Camp Ramah in California, Nachum leads Early Childhood at 8:00 p.m., followed by a decadent dessert reception, Israeli Center musical Shabatonim during the year, as well as works dancing and a silent auction. For ticket and sponsorship infor- with the Tikvah Program in the summer leading Yahadut and mation, go to Kol Ami’s website: www.kolami.org or call the music workshops. He also leads a Spiritual Practice class at synagogue office at 813-962-6338.

8 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 Kol Ami Sisterhood By Roberta Baer, Sisterhood President “Bloom where your Melamed for her hard work and time for leading Jews out of Romania to freedom. another amazing year of Mazelgrams. This His stories and his amazing accomplish- seeds are planted” fundraiser event was a profitable success ments were captivating. We thank Harvey Shana Tova to Kol for Sisterhood thanks to Jane’s continuous Mackler for once again, bringing an en- Ami. I hope everyone dedication to this program. gaging speaker to Kol Ami for his annual lecture series. had wonderful High The 5th Annual Am Yisrael Chai Lecture Holidays. Kol Ami was sponsored by Harvey Mackler, on Octo- Thank you to the Sisterhood volunteers rocking with our visiting ber 28th, was very interesting and well in the kitchen for preparing the Break Ba’al Tefillah, Nachum attended. Kudos to Cindy Schiff, the the Fast and Sukkah kiddushes. Everyone Peterseil. Services during Co-Chair of the Adult Education Commit- enjoyed their meals and socializing. In the High Holidays were vibrant; every- tee and Sisterhood’s VP for Education, addition, thank you for the Friday night one was involved and expressed feeling for her work with Harvey Mackler to bring Onegs and Saturday kiddushes. Thank you energized. Rabbi Blatt did a great job and Ambassador Alfred H. Moses to Kol Ami very much to our Kiddush Chairs, Cindy delivered interesting insights and mean- to discuss his book “Bucharest Diary.” He Korenvaes and Gwen Niehoff, and all the ingful sermons. It was truly a High Holiday is the former U.S. Ambassador to Roma- kitchen volunteers for your work and time to remember. nia for the Clinton Administration. Alfred for taking care of the congregants. Sisterhood would like to thank Jane Moses spoke about his many years of (Sisterhood continued on next page)

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We are excited that our sister Cindy Koren- VomFass. I hope everyone has a great vaes was awarded an annual Community time at our yummy event. We still have Sisterhood’s Kitchen Leadership Award for her service to the some spots left! Please contact Joanna This month’s recipe features community; she received the Hillels of in the front office to sign up. Nancy Graff’s Lemon BBQ the Florida Suncoast Appreciation award. Chicken. The recipe comes We look forward to Amanda Moonitz Sheila Bush, Rina Donchin and Claude from her grandmother, Celia chairing this year’s Challahpaloozah on Lewkowiez were recognized for the November 21st. She will be teaching us Alter, who loved to come to her house for Weinberg Village 8 Over 80 Awards. how to make turkey challahs for your Thanks- a weekend barbecue. The sweet basil and Congratulations! They have dedicated giving Friday night Shabbat. What a won- fresh lemon juice make this delicious herb their time and talents to the Jewish derful idea to spice up our fall Shabbat. flavored chicken different from most hot Community. These sisters have planted and spicy sauces. Nancy hopes we try her Sisterhood is always planning and work- their seeds in the Jewish community; they yummy chicken recipe. Enjoy! have bloomed into leaders of distinction. ing on the next event. Please think about On November 14th, we look forward becoming a more active member in Sister- Lemon Barbecued Chicken hood. In order to make new changes, we to honoring Gwen Niehoff as Kol Ami’s Ingredients Woman of Distinction. Gwen has served need new team players with new ideas. • 2 ( 2 1/2 to 3 lb.) broiling chickens our congregation in so many ways and Try planting your seed in the Sisterhood we wish her a hearty Mazel Tov as our group and watch it grow. We are a • 1 cup salad oil Woman of Distinction. wonderful group of women always look- • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice ing to bloom. Thank you! On November 9th, we have planned our • 1/2 to 1 tablespoon salt Wine, Cheese and Chocolate tasting at Your big sister of Sisterhood, • 1 teaspoon paprika Roberta Baer • 2 teaspoons onion powder Meet a Sister of Sisterhood - Marsha Bravo • 2 teaspoons sweet basil, crushed • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, crushed I would like to introduce luncheons. Marsha volunteers at the Lutz our sister Marsha Bravo. Senior Center. She is passionate about • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Marsha is a lifelong crocheting and sharing her knowledge Directions volunteer. She enjoys with others. Crocheting is her prominent meeting new people and hobby. She also enjoys reading, cooking, • Split broiling chickens and clean well. sharing her skills. Learn- gardening and the theater. Her favor- Place in a gallon size zip lock bag. ing new things makes ite Jewish foods are matzah ball soup, • Combine remaining ingredients in a pint her happy too. She is active in Sisterhood chopped liver, brisket, potato latkes, kugel jar. Shake well to blend. Needle Workers. They make hats for babies and apple cake. Marsha is proud to be a • Pour over chicken, seal tightly and mar- and cancer patients. She also helps prep Kol Ami sister. She has met amazing sisters inate 6-8 hours or overnight, turning on Friday mornings for Onegs and Kiddush and formed new friendships. chicken occasionally. • Remove to room temperature about Sisterhood Needle Workers one hour before ready to grill. Sisterhood Needle Hats can be knitted or crocheted; however, Workers meet many of our group prefer to use a circu- • Place chicken on grill, skin side up and weekly, every lar loom. Last year, the organization sent brush with marinade often. Tuesday at 1:30 hats to six states (IL, TN, MS, AL, FL and • Cook 20-25 minutes. p.m. in the Jaffe MN), Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Brazil, Iceland, • Turn chicken and repeat brushing until Board Room. It is open to everyone and Guam, Burundi, Somaliland, the American chicken is golden brown and cooked provides crafters an opportunity to social- Heart Association, several organizations through (about 20 minutes longer). ize, exchange information, and learn new that help mothers worldwide, and one • If desired, place chicken about techniques. organization that helps babies locally. 6-8 inches from broiler heat and broil One of the current charity projects the For information about the Sisterhood in the oven. group participates in is Warming the World, Needlework Group or contributing to Makes 4 servings. a local nonprofit organization that provides Warming the World, contact Carol Tarica hats to newborns around the world. at [email protected]. (Sisterhood continued on next page) 10 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 Kol Ami Sisterhood (cont’d) Kol Ami Brotherhood By Mario Rodriguez, Brotherhood President T h e S i s t e r h o o d o f K o l A m i I n v i t e s Y o u t o : C H A L L A H P A L O O Z A ! What’s in Store T H U R S D A Y , N O V E M B E R 2 1 with Brotherhood 6 : 0 0 - 9 : 0 0 P M L’shana Tova U’metuka! I hope that you and I N T H E K O L A M I S O C I A L H A L L your loved ones had a happy Rosh Hashanah C o m e h a v e f u n p r e p a r i n g c h a l l a h and a meaningful Yom Kippur. Now that the w i t h f a m i l y a n d f r i e n d s t o b e b a k e d a t h o m e f o r S h a b b a t ! High Holy Days are behind us, I am happy to L e a r n t o b r a i d y o u r c h a l l a h o r m a k e update you on the upcoming events and programs that Broth- i t i n t o t h e s h a p e o f a t u r k e y ! erhood has been working on for its members and the Kol Ami $ 1 0 p e r p e r s o n community. By the time you read this, we will have already cel- L i g h t P a r e v e D i n n e r w i l l b e s e r v e d . 1 3 a n d o l d e r w e l c o m e . ebrated Sukkot with our first ever Steaks in the Sukkah event. It R S V P r e q u i r e d b y F r i d a y , was a great event; we had 28 people who came out and enjoyed N o v e m b e r 1 5 t o : some delicious grilled kosher Ribeye steaks along with baked S i s t e r h o o d . K o l a m i . t a m p a @ g m a i l . c o m potatoes, broccoli, green salad, red wine and beer, and water- melon for dessert. If you were not fortunate enough to make it this year, I hope that you will be able to join us next year when we will hopefully do it again (just bigger and better, and maybe with something for our non-meat-eating friends too). On Sunday, November 3rd from 10am to 12pm, Brotherhood will be sponsoring our second annual Firearm Safety Training event at Shooter’s World (at 116 E. Fletcher Avenue in Tampa). This free event for Brotherhood members (only $5 for non- members) will include a 1-hour firearm safety class with a certified instructor followed by practice time on the best firearm range in Tampa. Please note that firearm rentals are available if you do not bring your own, and targets, safety eyewear, and Torah Fund is in full swing! ear protection are also available at an additional charge. We The 2019/2020 pin is here. The theme this will have some bagels and schmear, snacks, and beverages year is Chesed, which means kindness. available in case you skipped breakfast or get hungry. This Sisterhood is a movement of kindness event is being offered again this year because of the great turn through action. By donating to Torah Fund out we had last year and the many enthusiastic requests we you are ensuring the growth of Conservative Jewish received to offer it again this year. We hope you will join us for learning, education and leadership. Make your contri- this fun and valuable learning experience. bution to Torah Fund today and get a beautiful pin in appreciation of your generous gift. Brotherhood’s Second Sunday Lecture series returns on Sunday, Contact Roberta Baer, November 17th at 10am (in the Social Hall) with a fascinating Sisterhood President, Torah Fund Chair speaker, Mr. Eric Lynn, from the Center for a New American [email protected] Security. Mr. Lynn will be presenting a lecture entitled, “Domes, Slings, and Arrows: An Inside Look at the U.S.-Israel Defense Relationship.” Among his many accomplishments, Mr. Lynn Let Sisterhood share your Simcha! served as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and as Does your family have a Bar or Bat Mitzvah coming up? Celebrat- Special Advisor on Middle East Policy. He advised three U.S. ing a special Birthday, Anniversary, Baby Naming or other Simcha? Secretaries of Defense (Robert Gates, Leon Panetta and Chuck Would you like to sponsor a Kiddush or Kiddush luncheon? Hagel) at the Pentagon, as well as the Undersecretaries for Policy, For more information about focusing on national security and a range of Middle East issues. Sisterhood Simcha Kiddush prices, He also served as the Secretary’s lead advisor on the Iron Dome please contact Sisterhood: Kol Ami Sisterhood counter rocket system since its inception in 2009 and as the [email protected]. (Brotherhood continued on next page) Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 11 Kol Ami Brotherhood (cont’d) representative to the State Department’s game against the Florida Panthers. And that you don’t miss this exciting and fun Israeli-Palestinian negotiations team. don’t forget to come down to the ice for a evening. Mr. Lynn studied International Relations, group picture after the game. Please watch May the new year bring health, happi- History, and Business at Northwestern for coming announcements about ticket ness, joy, and peace to you and your loved University. He also studied at the Hebrew sales, RSVP deadline, meeting time, and ones. University in Jerusalem and holds a law transportation options. This annual sports degree from Georgetown University. This event is one of our most popular events L’shalom, in brotherhood, exceptional speaker promises to offer an of the year so be sure to respond early so Mario Rodriguez extraordinary look at the very special defense relationship between Israel and the United States. A hot breakfast, coffee, juices, and other treats will be prepared Providing Service, Support and Spirit to Congregation Kol Ami and served by the Chefs of Brotherhood. Sunday Speaker Series: November 17, 2019, at 10 A.M This presentation and discussion will surely be one that you will Speaker: Eric Lynn not want to miss. Center for a New American Security Lastly, and to give you a heads-up on what “Domes, Slings, and Arrows: An inside we will be doing in look at the US-Israel Defense December, we are planning our second Relationship” annual Craft Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour ERIC LYNN served as a Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Defense and as Special Advisor at one of Tampa’s many on the Middle East in the Policy Office of the Secretary of Defense. He advised three U.S. local craft breweries. Secretaries of Defense (Robert Gates, Leon Panetta and Chuck Hagel) at the Pentagon, as well as the Undersecretaries for Policy, focusing on National Security and a range of Middle The specific brewery East issues. Eric served as the Secretary’s lead on the Iron Dome counter rocket system since and date are still being its inception in 2009. He was the Secretary of Defense's representative to the State finalized so stay tuned Department's Israeli-Palestinian negotiations team. for more information to Eric served as Middle East Policy Advisor to President Barack Obama in 2007- 2008 advising on national security, Middle East policy and coordinated outreach to the Jewish follow and don’t forget community nation-wide. He served on senior policy staff in Congress, as a top advisor on to check our Facebook foreign policy and defense. page for the latest Since leaving the Department of Defense, Eric’s strategic consulting business serves developments. This clients with such diverse needs as national security strategy, international dynamics, and year’s Jewish Heritage business strategy. This includes work with current and former Military Leadership and high- ranking international officials. Night with the Tampa Eric studied International Relations, History and Business at Northwestern University, Bay Lightning will be studied at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and holds a law degree from Georgetown on Saturday, December University. A St. Petersburg, Florida native, he and his wife, Tracy, have three young 23rd. Come join us (as children. well as the members To ensure adequate seating and food preparation RSVP to Kol of other Tampa area Ami office is requested prior to Monday November 11, 2019 Jewish Men’s Clubs) [email protected] or calling (813) 962-6338 as we cheer on the Lightning in their

12 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 B’nai Mitzvah Beat By Jody Sampson-Nair Emily Solondz Eleanor Halls November 16, 2019 / 18 Heshvan 5780 November 23, 2019 / 25 Heshvan 5780

Emily Solondz is a 7th grader at Carwise Ellie Halls is a 7th grader at Ben Hill Middle Middle School and Kol Yeladim. Emily loves School and Kol Yeladim. Ellie plays the volleyball and has been playing for over saxophone, likes to draw, and loves to hunt 5 years, featuring “winning a silver medal Pokemon with her brother, Charlie. But in the Heat 11 Elite, the first tournament Ellie’s real superpower is teaching herself where we had real competition.” Emily’s mitzvah project is to how to play instruments by ear! walk in the Purplestride Walk for Pancreatic Cancer, in memory Ellie’s mitzvah project involves her deep love for animals. Since of her grandfather, who died of pancreatic cancer before she Ellie’s idea of perfect happiness is “a day with a million dogs,” was born. she plans to someday own a kennel and rescue as many dogs Emily is a foodie; she loves to cook, bake, and try new foods. as possible. If she could meet one person in the world, past or Emily is also inspired by her dad. He was told numerous times present, it would be her great-grandmother, Bessie, for whom he would never make it in broadcasting. But he never gave she was named. up, and now he does pre- and post-game commentary for the Ellie’s favorite Jewish holiday is Purim, getting dressed up Tampa Bay Rays! and playing games. She also loves her family’s tradition of Emily has friends and family coming in to celebrate from New Passover seders at Nana and Poppy’s house. Ellie has family York, New Jersey, Connecticut, North Carolina, Canada, and and friends coming from California, New York, and all over Florida. Her party theme is, unsurprisingly, volleyball! Mazel Florida. They will also join her on a cruise after her simchah. tov to Emily! Mazel tov to Ellie!

Congregation Kol Ami Invites All Families We need Torah readers! Family & Musical Click here to sign up Shabbat or contact the office at 813-962-6338.

Friday, November 1, 2019 6:30 PM Kol Ami wishes to acknowledge our congregants who have recently read Join us for Family & Musical Shabbat, Torah and led services: a ruach-filled experience for all ages! Torah Readers Enjoy singing along to family-friendly Ephraim Graff Alan Borden melodies with your children. Tova Blatt Ethel Pila Bring Bubbie and Zayde too! Craig Kalter Ellie Halls Fun for the whole family! Brodie Newhouse Keaton Bennett David Caine David Pearlman Barbara Freedland Ethel Pila Susan Leibowitz

Service Leaders Rabbi Rachel Blatt Jerry Packer Amanda Moonitz Rabbi Marc Blatt

We thank you for your efforts and dedication to Torah study. Todah Rabbah!

Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 13 Kids’ Konnections By Jennifer Halls, Education Director

Fall is in the air, Our 7th grade class went on their first Blatt. We unrolled the Torah and the students FINALLY! October Mitzvah field trip to Ben T. Davis Beach were able to see just how long it is; then we was a month full to participate in the Reverse Tashlich danced around the Sanctuary and the Social of fun and family! program that was co-sponsored by our Hall with the Torahs! Of course, no Religious We started out the Social Action Committee. They collected school event would be complete without month with Rosh a large amount of trash and debris and something to eat... Edible Torahs! So yummy! Hashanah and Yom were helping to Repair the World! Last, but not least, let us remember how much Kippur Jr. Congregation services! We Sukkot was a big hit this year! We had fun it was to bring all our pets to our Parade had over 70 kids attend our programs a wonderful arts and crafts program of Pets in our “Barking Lot”! Craig Kalter, as for the three days that were led by our making edible sukkahs and sukkah Noah, blessed all our wonderful animals with Fabulous USYers! Yacher Koach! Our decorations. Rabbi Blatt helped all the the Blessing of the Beasts for a year full of Young Children’s services were led kids perform the mitzvah of shaking the blessing and wonderful things! by Dr. David Berger and were also lulav and etrog and we ended the night well attended! A huge shout out to Students have been hard at work (and play) with Pizza in the Sukkah (or Social Hall, Dr. David and our parent volunteers at Religious School. Our students have been we had a rain delay). We ended the for the High Holidays this year! It is learning new prayers and practicing and High Holidays with a fantastic family always appreciated! reviewing others. Shabbat School has been a Simchat Torah program with Rabbi great learning experience for all our 6th and 7th graders. Ellie Halls, Emily Solondz, and Keaton Bennett led us in the Torah Service and Brodie Newhouse led us in Musaf during our Shabbat School. We love to see our students becoming active participants in our services! Be sure to come and join us to wish all our outstanding students a Yasher Koach. November is full of fun and family too! Check out all we have happening and we hope to see you around Shul! CALLING ALL 8TH - 12TH GRADERS Upcoming Events in November 11/2...... Shabbat School – The Academy 6th & 7th Grade 11/8-11/10.... RGBW Convention at Kol Ami at Kol Ami 11/10...... No School (Veterans Day) 8TH & 9TH GRADE All in the Family - Study the biblical family tree of the (JENN HALLS) Jewish people and learn about the Twelve Tribes of 11/16...... Emily Solondz Bat Mitzvah Israel. Students will trace their individual heritage back as far as possible and see how it connects with our biblical lineage. We will also film a short, news- 11/17...... Academy (9th-12th Grade ) style program to update parents on what’s happening at Kol Yeladim. 10:30 -11:00 a.m. 10TH - 12TH GRADE What does that have to do with Judaism? Discuss (RABBI BLATT) current events, social media trends, and how to live 11/17...... Confirmation (10th Grade Only) life through a Jewish lens in today’s world. Bring your devices, an open mind, and your voice. Conversation, creative expression, and learning. 11:30 - 12:30 p.m. 10TH GRADE Explore your Jewish identity and connection to God, prayer, 11/23...... Ellie Halls Bat Mitzvah culture, and community. Using Jewish sources, we’ll explore CONFIRMATION what makes Judaism meaningful to you. Service and Project (RABBI BLATT) based learning based on your topic of choice! 11/24- 12/1... No School (Thanksgiving Break)

LED BY RABBI RACHEL BLATT & JENN HALLS Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving with family FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT EDUCATION DIRECTOR JENN HALLS AT [email protected] OR CALL (813) 960 - 3654 and friends! Jennifer Halls

14 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 Youth Groups Abby Salem-Goldman, Youth Director

Shalom Kol Ami Youth & Families! K A D I M A Y O U T H G R O U P Our youth calendar year has gotten off to a great start with some amazing events! Our USYers really stepped up this High MOVIE Holiday season by coming together to make 200 bags of apples and honey for Rosh Hashanah and by leading youth services. We had a great turn NIGHT out on all 3 days and really appreciate everyone’s efforts. We also had a great time at our first ever Meatless Monday, where SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 we made Israeli hummus and falafel together – YUM! Our • TIME TBD • Sukkot Sleepover was a lot of fun, and I can’t wait for more J o i n u s a t C o n g r e g a t i o n K o l A m i lock-ins this year! Well done, USY! Our upcoming USY events f o r a f u n g r o u p m o v i e n i g h t ! include USY Shabbat on November 8th and 9th, as well as our 3 9 1 9 M o r a n R o a d “Get Artsy” event on November 17th – stay tuned for more T a m p a , F L 3 3 6 1 8 details about what creative projects we will be making. We RSVP by Friday, November 22 to will be nominating the best pieces to go into the silent auction [email protected] at the Annual Kol Ami Fundraiser in order to increase funds for convention scholarships for USYers. As Convention Season offi- COST cially began on October 25th, we are very excited to be able members • $12 to sponsor USYers to attend conventions, as well as to host non-members • $15 RGBW on November 8-10.

Kadima blasted off with our Havdallah with a Twist painting and tie-dying event and our Elections and Roller Skating Event. This year’s President-elect is Orlando Dixon, with Vice Presidents Brodie Newhouse, Jacob Chernin, and Keaton Bennett. Our Secretary is Yana Dixon. Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Kadima Board! I know you all will work hard and have a great time together this year! We are very excited to attend Kadima CONGREGATION KOL AMI INVITES ALL JEWISH 3RD - 5TH GRADERS TO Convention on November 1-3. We will also be having a movie night this month, so stay tuned for more information! BONEEM Boneem had a great time at our Super Sloppy Party. We deco- rated cupcakes, made slime, and made some really cool spin BOWLING art and splatter art – check out the Youth Lounge to see what SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 they made! Next, we are going to have a “ball” with our 1 : 0 0 - 3 : 0 0 P M Bowling Event this month – stay tuned for more info!

L U N C H I N C L U D E D Chaverim went for a walk on the wild side with the Annual $ 1 5 M E M B E R S | $ 1 8 N O N - M E M B E R S Parade of Pets and Chaverim After-Party. We had so much fun P I N C H A S E R S 4 8 4 7 N A R M E N I A A V E , T A M P A , F L 3 3 6 0 3 making our very own pet rocks and got in touch with our inner “party animals” by making animal masks and playing animal R S V P B Y 1 1 / 2 0 T O A B B Y A T Y O U T H @ K O L A M I . O R G games! On that note, as my good animal pal Tigger would say, TTFN: Ta Ta For Now!

L’Shalom, Abby Salem-Goldman (continued on next page) Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 15 Youth Groups (cont’d)

USY SHABBAT Save the Date! FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Sun | Nov | 17 6:30pm Jacobson/Wolf Chapel SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 9:30am Main Sanctuary GET Join KAUSY and USYers from across the Hanegev Region for a Special USY Shabbat!

Shabbat Dinner to follow ARTSY Friday night services Congregational Kiddush Luncheon to follow Saturday With morning services

Dinner RSVP due by Friday, November 1 to [email protected] USY More details coming soon! Parade of Pets

Sponsor for a Life Cycle Event Birthday, Graduation, Anniversary, Baby Naming or Wedding Friday Oneg $40 Saturday Kiddush $180 Help Kol Ami!! Parade of Pets, Sunday, Oct. 27. Craig Kalter, as Noah, blessed the pets! Contact the executive director – Mitchell Weiss at 813-962-6338 or [email protected]

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Friday, November 1 Tuesday, November 12 Family & Musical Shabbat Services...... 6:30 p.m. TOLLL: L’Chaim – Sharing Life’s Lessons...... 11:00 a.m. Sisterhood Needle Workers...... 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 2 Executive Committee Meeting...... 7:30 p.m. Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Blatt...... 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Services ...... 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 13 Shabbat School (6 & 7 Grades)...... 9:30 a.m. Kol Yeladim Religious School ...... 5:00 p.m. Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Sisterhood...... 12:00 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting...... 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 3 Thursday, November 14 DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS – FALL BACK! Woman of Distinction Awards at Kol Ami...... 6:00 p.m. Kol Yeladim Religious School ...... 9:00 a.m. Brotherhood Firearm Safety Training (Shooter’s World)..10:00 a.m. Friday, November 15 KAUSY Open Lounge...... 11:30 a.m. Shabbat Services...... 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 5 Saturday, November 16 TOLLL: L’Chaim – Sharing Life’s Lessons...... 11:00 a.m. Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Blatt...... 8:30 a.m. Sisterhood Needle Workers...... 1:30 p.m. Shabbat Services (Bat Mitzvah of Emily Solondz)...... 9:30 a.m. Kiddush Luncheon in honor of Wednesday, November 6 Emily Solondz’s Bat Mitzvah...... 12:00 p.m. Kol Yeladim Religious School ...... 5:00 p.m. Finance Committee Meeting...... 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 7 B’nai Mitzvah Committee Meeting...... 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 8 New Member Shabbat Services / Veteran’s Shabbat / Birthday & Anniversary Shabbat...... 6:30 p.m. Shabbat Dinner in honor of New Members...... 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 9 Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Blatt...... 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Services...... 9:30 a.m. Howard Kanter Kiddush Luncheon...... 12:00 p.m. David Pearlman Tampa Office: Sisterhood: Wine, Cheese, and Chocolate Night 15350 N. Florida Avenue Financial Advisor & at VomFass...... 7:00 p.m. Investment Advisor Tampa, FL 33613 Representative Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, November 10 Sat-Sun: By Appointment

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18 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 November 2019 Events & Happenings at Kol Ami

Sunday, November 17 Monday, November 25 Kol Yeladim Religious School...... 9:00 a.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Program (at Beth Am)...... 7:00 p.m. Brotherhood: Sunday Speaker Series Event...... 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 26 Academy (Grades 8-12)...... 10:30 a.m. Sisterhood Needle Workers...... 1:30 p.m. Confirmation (Grade 10)...... 10:30 a.m.

Social Committee: Paints-giving (Teal Plank Workshop)..... 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27 NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK Monday, November 18 Brotherhood Board Meeting...... 6:45 p.m. Thursday, November 28 Sisterhood Board Meeting...... 6:45 p.m. OFFICE CLOSED – THANKSGIVING DAY

Tuesday, November 19 Friday, November 29 TOLLL: L’Chaim – Sharing Life’s Lessons...... 11:00 a.m. OFFICE CLOSED – THANKSGIVING BREAK Sisterhood Needle Workers...... 1:30 p.m. Shabbat Services...... 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, November 20 Saturday, November 30 Kol Yeladim Religious School ...... 5:00 p.m. Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Blatt...... 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Services:...... 9:30 a.m. Thursday, November 21 Kiddush Luncheon sponsored by Sisterhood...... 12:00 p.m. Sisterhood Challahpalooza!...... 6:00 p.m.

Friday, November 22 Shabbat Services ...... 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 23 Gutsy Torah with Rabbi Blatt...... 8:30 a.m. Shabbat Services: Bat Mitzvah of Eleanor Halls...... 9:30 a.m. Kiddush Luncheon in honor of Chef Max Sherard (813) 505-5142 Bat Mitzvah of Eleanor Halls...... 12:00 p.m. [email protected]

Mazel Tov! Max with his Zeydeh and Bubbe Sunday, November 24 (Irv and Barbara Shargaa of Orlando) on Bubbe’s 90th birthday. Zeydeh turned 90 in May, right before NO RELIGIOUS SCHOOL – THANKSGIVING BREAK their 65th wedding anniversary. Boneem Bowling Event...... 1:00 p.m.

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Heshvan Yahrzeits Nathan Lieberman Ethel Amsterdam 3 Tova Cohn 9 Goldie Closner 17 Betty Medoff Honor the Memory of Your Loved Ones Marshall Goldberg Judith Jaye 18 Mae Binder Honor the memory of a loved one with a 10 Donald Schul Jacob Joseph Birnbaum 4 Nora Haber bronze plaque on a memorial board in our Milton Raff 11 Pearl Friedman 19 Etta Scheier sanctuary for a donation of $360. Please notify the office if you would like to receive yahrzeit Carol Ann Roth Helen Mackler Sonia Zelmanovich notifications for additional loved ones. Rhoda Horowitz Green Sara Shapiro 20 Paul Grossman

Stephen Shulman Marion Nelson Lynn Darrow Ralph R. Berger 30 Arthur Lesher 5 Charles Scharf 12 Murray Levenson Natalie Herson George Berger Kislev Yahrzeits Yvette Radin 14 Cecelia Druian 21 Virginia Acosta Saly Finsterwald 1 Mildred Radin 6 Janet Teller Edna Russ 22 Tilly Simon 26 Milton Herman Gloria Aaron Norman Gross Hattie Marofsky Robert Leibowitz Henry Taylor 2 Saul Arkin Ruth Kurjan David Wares Maurice A. Willis 27 Michael Rimoin Joan Caine Samuel Zichlin 15 Blanche Shelton 23 Joseph Rosenberg 28 Reeva Flaxman Anne Lewis Nathaniel Smith John Kane Sophie Segal 29 Allan Fox William B. Karp Gertrude Peltz Harold Shor 24 David Caplin Bernard Spitz Harry Finkel 7 Edna Hillinger Joseph Silverman Mary Zimmerman Lillian Bohorad Israel Staller Ethel Goldsmith 25 Rhonda Tiamfook 8 Joseph Rosenwasser 16 Muriel Bodner-Duchon Gary Kashansky November Anniversaries Louis Levy Maurice Rogin Arthur Stein 5 Luisa & Moises Kattan Kathryn “Kay” Kraselsky Roberta Dolinsky Zsuzsi Kalman Jessica & Christopher Swere November Birthdays 6 Jody Sampson-Nair & Prakash Nair 7 Sari & Neil Solondz

2 Randi Piburn 11 Beverly Yeshion Roetter Anita Altman 10 Ellen & Steve Ehrenpreis

4 Matthew Haber Bruce Shanker Sofia Rattes 11 Stacy & Jeffrey Gad

Brodie Newhouse Luisa Kattan Frank Entis 15 Jordan & Machiko Peltz

5 Wayne Greenberg 12 Robert Karp 24 Jacob Flansburg 17 Janey & Ethan Goldstein

Judith Goldberg 13 Alissa Chernin Jennifer Flansburg 19 Sandy Goodman & Howard Heidenberg

Elina Rodriguez 16 Emma Kramer Cole Bennett 21 Jacqueline & Steve Permuth 7 Nathan Goldman Abigail Forman Samuel Forman 22 Carrie & Adam Scheiner Joshua Kanter Pearlene Pearlstein 25 Hyon Kalin 24 Suzanne Strulowitz & Darin Blatt Carol Lieber 19 Debbie Gitomer Maria Diaz Jamie & Jeffrey Krischer 8 Joshua Stamps 20 Richard Kanter Cheryl Perets Nancy & Ephraim Graff Michael Sinnreich Jacqueline Levy 26 Howard Heidenberg 25 Claudia & Robert Valins Jeffrey Fox Randie Specter 27 Rochelle Rudowsky Sharon & Michael Visher Cass Fisher 21 Steven Baker 29 Arielle Solomon 26 Robyn & Noah Jacobson Robyn Jacobson Alfredo Perez Sherry Blecher 27 Lydia Abrams & David Berger Lia Agliata Daphna Shull Jacob Peltz 28 Guenita & Keith Kanarek 22 Lawrence Tirrell 30 Brian Broverman 20 Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 Donations

Building Fund Leslee Gollins, Wife of David Gollins & Beloved Congregant Donate! IN MEMORY OF By Cindy Korenvaes There are many ways to get involved in Congregation Kol Ami Fred Zichlin, Brother of Sally Carol & Mark Jaffe Pliskow, Son of Jack Zichlin & and making a donation is always a great way to support our Beloved Congregant Walter Sanders, Father of Brian Shul and the programs that we offer. You can now make your Sanders & Marc Sanders & By Sheri & Bill Peterson donations online using your credit card. To do so, go to: Beloved Congregant https://kolami.org/donate-payments Rabbi’s By Cindy Korenvaes Discretionary Fund Grandfather, Bernard Goldsmith By Lisa & Gary Teblum IN HONOR OF Mother, Molly Kanarek Jacobson/Wolf-Camp Claude Lewkowiez on receiving Grandmother, Ida Fromm By Keith & Guenita Kanarek IN HONOR OF the 8 Over 80 Award By Lisa & Gary Teblum By Sheri & Bill Peterson Sol & Charlotte Hirsch Amy Wasser General Fund By Lawrence Hirsch By David & Judy Zaritt & Family Rabbi Rachel Blatt, Thank you for the wonderful Bar Mitzvah IN HONOR OF Grandmother, Fay Rosenberg Ethel & Kalman Pila for our Grandson, Hayden Cross By Gary & Lisa Teblum Jamie & Jeff Krischer on the birth By David & Judy Zaritt & Family By Sharon & Dave Cross of their Grandson, Benjamin Eli Father, Joseph Doliner Shoss Jay Fink Library IN MEMORY OF By Nat & Debbie Doliner By Brian & Sheila Shaw Leslee Gollins, Wife of David IN MEMORY OF Carol & Mark Jaffe Mother, Asia Doliner Gollins & Beloved Congregant Husband, Jay Fink By Nat & Debbie Doliner By Brian & Julie Pearlman Stephen Zimmerman and his By Bev Fink generous donation to Kol Ami Richard Silverman, Grandfather Fred Zichlin, Brother of Sally of Josh Newhouse Judith R. Sobel Pliskow, Son of Jack Zichlin & IN MEMORY OF Beloved Congregant By Alan & Karen Borden Adult Ed / Ritual Mike Korenvaes, Husband of Endowment Fund By Jack Zichlin & Sally Pliskow Cindy Korenvaes & Beloved Howard Kanter Kiddush Congregant Grandfather, Max Abrams Luncheon Fund IN HONOR OF By Ellen & Steve Ehrenpreis By Jamie & Jeff Krischer Rina Donchin on receiving the Carol & Mark Jaffe IN MEMORY OF 8 Over 80 Award Grandmother, Mollie Mackler Leslee Gollins, Wife of David Walter Sanders, Father of Brian By Sheri & Bill Peterson By Harvey Mackler Gollins & Beloved Congregant Sanders & Marc Sanders & Beloved Congregant IN MEMORY OF Mother, Beatrice Karloff By Nat & Debbie Doliner Carol & Mark Jaffe By Richard & Mary Kanter Mother, Isabella Gottfried By S. Gilbert & Marilyn Weisman Susan & Ron Pross By Ilona Friedman Walter Sanders, Father of Brian Donald Roetter, Husband of Sanders & Marc Sanders & Leslee Gollins, Wife of David Beverly Yeshion Roetter Landscaping Fund Beloved Congregant Gollins & Beloved Congregant By Carol & Mark Jaffe By Susan Yudin By Susan & Ron Pross IN HONOR OF Shirley & Frank Entis Endowment Fund Donald Roetter, Husband of Cindy Korenvaes on receiving Jamie & Jeff Krischer Beverly Yeshion Roetter & Hillels of Florida Suncoast IN HONOR OF Marilyn & Alan Daniels Beloved Congregant Appreciation Award Jamie & Jeff Krischer on the birth Ronna & Merv Hellman By Susan & Ron Pross By Bonnie & Richard Hoffman Barbie & Rick Levine of their Grandson, Benjamin Eli GET WELL WISHES TO Shoss Carol & Mark Jaffe Brother, Arthur Pross By Carol & Mark Jaffe Alan & Karen Borden By Ronald & Susan Pross Marilyn Daniels By Cindy Korenvaes IN MEMORY OF Donald Roetter, Husband of Father, Irving Pross Beverly Yeshion Roetter & Beloved By Ronald & Susan Pross (Donations continued Fred Zichlin, Brother of Sally Congregant Pliskow, Son of Jack Zichlin & on next page) By Peter & Nancy Berman GET WELL WISHES TO Beloved Congregant Lisa & Gary Teblum By Lisa & Gary Teblum Gail Baker Alan & Karen Borden Cindy Korenvaes By Bonnie & Richard Hoffman

Congregation Kol Ami • November 2019 • Heshvan / Kislev 5780 21 Donations (cont’d) Ma’asim Tovim Fund Nicole Kleban Fund IN HONOR OF Kol Ami’s Jamie & Jeff Krischer on the IN MEMORY OF KAMEL Program birth of their Grandson, Walter Sanders, Father of Brian Benjamin Eli Shoss Sanders & Marc Sanders & Sponsored by the Ma’asim Tovim By Sheila & Stanley Bush Beloved Congregant (Good Deeds) Committee, the By Dennis & Nadine Feldman Kol Ami Medical Equipment Thank you for all your support Loan (KAMEL) Program pairs with Shiva Minyans Prayer Book By David Gollins up congregants who are willing Fund to loan their currently unused GET WELL WISHES TO IN HONOR OF medical equipment to other Katherine Bencze congregants who are in need of such equipment on either a Jamie & Jeff Krischer on the By Sheri & Bill Peterson birth of their Grandson, short- or long-term basis. Benjamin Eli Shoss Alan Daniels If you have extra equipment (e.g., canes, walkers, wheel- By Marc & Terry Rosenwasser By Sheri & Bill Peterson chairs, shower chairs, grab bars, etc.) you are willing to lend, or if you would like to borrow equipment, please contact IN MEMORY OF IN MEMORY OF Ma’asim Tovim Chair, Sue Dvorchik at [email protected] Leslee Gollins, Wife of David Walter Sanders, Father of or contact the Kol Ami office at (813) 962-6338. We will Gollins & Beloved Congregant Brian Sanders & Marc Sanders & Beloved Congregant try to make the “shidduch” (match)! By Sheila & Stanley Bush By Herb Herzog Rita & Ron Schonwetter Sharon & Dave Cross Leslee Gollins, Wife of David Gollins & Beloved Congregant Donald Roetter, Husband of IN MEMORY OF Yellow Candle Fund By Marc & Terry Rosenwasser Beverly Yeshion Roetter & Richard Silverman, Grandfather IN HONOR OF Beloved Congregant of Joshua Newhouse Grandfather, Ben Wise Jamie & Jeff Krischer on the birth By Robert C. Rogin & By Cindy Korenvaes By Nathan Pearlman Cheryl R. Chernoff of their Grandson, Benjamin Eli Shoss Sharon & Dave Cross Sisterhood School Fund By Sheri & Bill Peterson Fred Zichlin, Brother of Sally IN HONOR OF Pliskow, Son of Jack Zichlin & IN HONOR OF Cindy Korenvaes on receiving Yahrzeit Memorial Fund Beloved Congregant Hayden Cross on becoming a Hillels of Florida Suncoast By Sharon & Dave Cross Bar Mitzvah IN MEMORY OF Appreciation Award Jack Zichlin & Sally Pliskow By Cindy Korenvaes Father, Bernard Nastir By Sheri & Bill Peterson By Alan & Ellen Nastir Husband, Carl Richman Jamie & Jeff Krischer on the Carol & Jeff Simon for receiving By Recia Richman birth of their Grandson, the Foundation Leadership Mother, Sylvia H. Rothfarb Benjamin Eli Shoss Mother, Evelyn Garcy Award By Steve Rothfarb By Carol & Sam Weinstein By Susan & Barry Dvorchik By Sheri & Bill Peterson Cindy Korenvaes Allan B. Rothfarb Husband, Herman Friedman Bonnie & Richard Hoffman Sheila Bush on receiving the By Steve Rothfarb By Ilona Friedman Denise & Steve Freedman 8 Over 80 Award Father, Murray Horowitz By Sheri & Bill Peterson By Stan Horowitz

IN MEMORY OF Father, Murray “Danny” Shur Leslee Gollins, Wife of David By Anita & Herm Greenberg Gollins & Beloved Congregant By Sheri & Bill Peterson Youth Fund Jamie & Jeff Krischer IN HONOR OF Marilyn & Alan Daniels Larry Caine on receiving the Leadership Award for Hillel Academy By Sheri & Bill Peterson

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