!1 The Shofar Bulletin November, 2015 THE SHOFAR BULLETIN of TEMPLE BET YAM 2055 Wildwood Drive P.O. Box 860098 St. Augustine, FL 32086 November 2015 Heshvan / Kislev 5776 904-819-1875 From the Desk of the Rabbi… GOOD NEWS IN ISRAEL—NOV 2015 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 11:30 a.m. Sisterhood Chanukah Luncheon In Israel’s terror-riven capital, the Israel Space Agency — the country’s version of NASA — is Gypsy Cab hosting this year’s International Astronautical Congress, the premier confab for all things space. Founded just three decades ago, Israel’s space p r o g r a m f o c u s e s o n l a u n c h i n g communications and reconnaissance satellites. Its first satellite launch occurred in 1988. The country’s best-known encounter came in 2003, when fighter pilot Ilan Ramon became the first Israeli astronaut. But excitement turned to tragedy when his space shuttle, Columbia, exploded upon reentry, killing the seven-member crew. This year has seen an Israeli space renaissance. SpaceIL, a team of three engineers working to land a spacecraft on the moon, is a top contender to win Google’s $20 million Lunar XPrize, which will be awarded to the first privately funded group to not only WEDNESDAY, MAY 4, 2016 land a craft on the moon but have it travel on the Holocaust Cantata: lunar surface. Songs from the Camps, Last week, SpaceIL secured a contract to launch Jacksonville Symphony & Chorus, its dishwasher-sized craft toward the moon in late Moran Theatre 2017 — the 1st team in the world to do so. On Oct. 6, Facebook announced plans to launch an Israeli satellite, the AMOS-6, to bring Internet access to large swaths of sub-Saharan Africa. Fred M. Raskind, Rabbi !2 The Shofar Bulletin November, 2015 November Dates to Remember (all events to be held at Temple Bet Yam unless indicated otherwise) Sunday, November 1 Sunday, November 15 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Religious School 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Religious School Monday, November 2 Monday, November 16 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Choir Practice 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Choir Practice Tuesday, November 17 Tuesday, November 3 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Board Meeting 7:15 - 9:00 p.m. Sisterhood Book Club The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry Friday, November 6 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service for Veterans’ Day by Gabrielle Zevin Led by Nancy Sorkin Sunday, November 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Religious School Thursday, November 19 2:00 p.m. Free Film: Welcome to Kutcher’s 5:30 p.m. Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Sponsored by Jewish Federation and San Sebastian Catholic Church, S.R. 16 River Garden Senior Services Friday, November 20 Reservations Required, call Temple Office 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service Monday, November 9 Sunday, November 22 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Choir Practice 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Religious School Tuesday, November 10 Monday, November 23 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Sisterhood Meeting 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Choir Practice Make your own jewelry for gifts Monday, November 30 Led by Bev Darkatsh and Pam Tarleton 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Choir Practice Wednesday, November 11 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Lifelong Learning NOTE: NO MEN’S CLUB MEETING IN NOVEMBER! Meaning of prayer for each of us THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 6:30 p.m. Men’s Club Chanukah Party Gypsy Cab Temple Bet Yam has received the following contributions: TO THE GENERAL FUND HIGH HOLY DAY DONATIONS TO THE RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Nancy & Bob Sorkin Alice Kihn FUND …In honor of special birthdays of : Maxine & Arnie Levine Jackie Witte Phyllis Greenfield …In memory of our parents: … I n m e m o r y o f M a u r i c e Phyllis Keiser Rose & Heimie Eskowitz Aronowitz, my brother. Rebecca & Michael Levine Sandi & Arnie Richmond TO THE MURRAY WEISS MEMORIAL FUND TO THE MITZVAH FUND …In honor of Phyllis Keiser and B a r b a r a S t a f f o r d & R o b Nancy Sorkin for the Book of Bernice Cruise Armstrong Remembrance …In honor of Phyllis Greenfield’s special birthday …Thanks to the Mitzvah Mob for …With gratitude to Rabbi, staff, the ride to the airport …In memory of Beverly Nelson, and volunteers for the sweet and mother of my “adopted” niece TO THE JNF PLANT A TREE special children’s Sukkoth service Eleanor Sussman !4 The Shofar Bulletin November, 2015 ` !5 The Shofar Bulletin November, 2015 SUPPORT OUR ADVERTISERS Personalized Care With EXceptional Results Peace of Mind in a Supportive Environment Rehabilitation 904-886-8454 Adult Day Care 904-288-7858 rivergarden.org/rehab rivergarden.org/adultday Elegant Retirement Living for Active Seniors Enabling Clients to Remain In Their Homes 904-292-2683 904-288-7851 Home Health Care Home Health rivergarden.org/coves Independent Living rivergarden.org/homehealth Rehabilitation | Adult Day Care | Home Health Care | Long-Term Care | Memory Care | Independent Living Jewish Dietary Laws Observed. 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