COMMUNITY FOCUS
June 2022
Federation Star
15
A safe place to land on a wing and a prayer Open 24/7 — who could refuse such a deal? By Marcy Aizenshtat
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n the far corner of Temple Shalom’s rear parking lot, behind the walls of the preschool, is the most beautifully adorned patch of land filled with flowers, bushes and trees, all butterfly friendly. When creating the butterfly garden, I installed lighting, sprinklers, butterfly watering dishes and a local artist’s metal
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Marcy Aizenshtat at the garden dedication with her son, grandson and the seventh-grade class that helped design the banner.
Rabbi Boxman told of the part in the Bible where God created the Heavens and the Earth, Adam and Eve, and all the beauty around us, and he created the butterfly the same day as man. Like the plight of the butterflies, who change from larva to cocoon to caterpillar to the winged beauties, we learn that life changes as we progButterfly Garden in use after completion ress on our own journey. sculpture titled “Marcy … aka Madame The “winged beauties” do their job, Butterfly.” There are benches, chairs and making possible the flourishing of tables for use, viewing and meditation. In nature’s flowers. addition to being in the beautiful temples, I am so blessed that I can leave a churches and interior dwellings, I believe place in my name that will have multiple God can be found outside. Prayer and uses, inspiring future gardeners and, meditation are in our hearts and, like hopefully, butterfly watchers (as in bird butterflies, we all need a safe place to land. watching, identifying butterflies is a Rabbi Boxman, who led the incredible wonderful experience). dedication ceremony, explained how this Please join me and become part of special space would be used for lunch the experience that so many have already breaks, snack time, classroom events, added to their list of places to visit. The festive singing with Miss Jane (who sang Garden is open to all — there is no at the dedication) and so much more. gate or private entrance, allowing it to Classroom meetings have already been be easily accessible. held there and couples have been sited And a special thank you to JFGN for enjoying the waltz of the butterfly filling helping me spread the news here about up on nightly nectar as the sun sets. this wonderful and peaceful space.
What can you learn about senior living at our upcoming event? A whole bunch.
It’s casual, easy, and you’re invited.
Lunch & Learn Event
THURSDAY, JUNE 16TH • 11:30AM
Join us for an informative presentation on senior living and the exceptional services and safeguards offered. Afterwards, take a tour and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our culinary team. Seating is limited. To make a reservation, please call 239.444.6891. ASK ABOUT AVAIL ABLE ON -SITE REHABILITATIVE SERVICES
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