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Judith L. Siegal Senior Rabbi Jonathan Fisch Rabbi Lisa V. Segal Cantor Sharon Israel Moskovitz Executive Director Danielle F. Spiegelman Sr. Director of Advancement Campus Public Relations Becca Lago Director of Membership Thaisy Antunez Marketing & Communications Director Jessica Kornfeld Tidings Designer EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Lawrence Lambert President Hilary Gershman First Vice President Kim Gerber Miriam Grossman-Rodriguez Norman Saxe Vice Presidents Josh Gelfman Treasurer Howard Wasserman Secretary Charlotte Cassel Financial Secretary Jan Yelen Sasso Immediate Past President Board of Trustees Adam Booken Josh Brandfon Lauren Deutch Sharon Goldman Sam Lewis William Martin Kathryn Meyers Marilyn Mittentag Allie Parker William Portnoy Samantha Sharpe Gabriel Sirkman Bernie Stein Marvin Stein Sallye Zilberstein Stuart Z. Grossman Counsel Shari Witkoff WTJ President Alan Cohen MENSch President
Contents Table of
PRESIDENTS LETTER 3 Welcome Message KEDOSHIM TIH’YU
4 Kedoshim Tih’yu: A Year of Holiness 5 My New Glasses Helped Me See The Holiness all around me 6 Listening Wholeheartedly: Professional Learning at the Margaux School
7 A Loaf of Kindness 8 Reflections from our Community HIGH HOLY DAYS 9 Preparing our Hearts for the High Holy Days 10 Around the High Holy Day Table 12 High Holy Days at Temple Judea 14 A New Year for Every Age COMMUNITY 15 Together in Community 16 Member Events | Welcome New Members 17 Next Dor Fellowship 20 Women of Temple Judea 22 Mazal Tov | B’nai Mitzvah Students ADVANCEMENT 18 LEV Campaign: Our Arches, Our Legacy, Our Future 23 ADVERTISEMENT With Gratitude to Our Advertisers
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Contributors
President’s
Letter
September 2026 YULIETTE GONZALEZ Margaux School Assistant Director, Pedagogical Coach Cover Photograph - P. 6
KATIE KESSLER Braided Blessings Chair P. 7
GABY ENSER TANGIR Religious School Director P. 17
JULIE SIMON LEV Campaign Co-Chair P. 18
As my term as President of Temple Judea begins, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for all that lies ahead. I am also reminded of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, in particular the habit of “beginning with the end in mind.” So here is my vision for Temple Judea when my term ends in two years. Physical Transformation: Our LEV campaign will have substantially concluded with the completion of most of the renovations and reimagining of our physical space. Our sanctuary will be a welcoming place, accessible to people of all ages and abilities with state of the art audio and visual improvements that will rival any concert hall. Our social hall, Grossman Room and courtyard will be updated, integrated, and enhanced so that our members will be excited to host and attend life cycle events on our campus. The Silverman Room will be transformed into a combination chapel and multi-purpose room that can host intimate worship, learning, and educational programs in new and innovative ways. Picture the joy of families dancing at a simcha in a courtyard alive with light and music; that is the spirit our renovated campus will hold. Strategic Planning: We will put in place a strategic plan for our congregation that will incorporate our members’ hopes and dreams and align them with our new and improved physical space. Temple Judea will reach out to and engage our current membership and the changing Jewish community in South Florida with new and innovative ideas for worship and programming. These ideas will tap into our enduring traditions while making them relevant and meaningful to us and to the next generation of Temple Judea members.
while also offering meaningful, interesting and interactive adult education programs using our new facilities to their greatest effect. I look forward to the laughter of children filling our hallways and to adults rediscovering the joy of Jewish learning together. I am confident we can achieve these goals, but there is no magic wand we can wave to make it happen. It will take all of us, working together as one community, to secure the future of the Temple Judea that we love. So, I invite each of you to be part of this joyful journey. Join a committee. Participate in an educational program. Come to Shabbat services. Give your input and ideas as we gather information for our strategic planning process. As our vision statement says, “Through a strong Jewish community, we better ourselves and the world.” Let’s work together to strengthen Temple Judea – physically, spiritually, communally and educationally to make it a beacon of light, hope, joy and peace for our members and the entire South Florida community. I look forward to getting to know all of you and to working with you over the coming two years. Because with us, it’s personal, my door (and inbox) is always open - reach out anytime at president@judeagables.org.
Lawrence
Securing our Educational Future: We will have hired our next great Senior Director of Education who will build on the extraordinary foundation we have laid to grow and improve the Margaux School, Religious School, Club Judea, After School program and summer camp
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Welcome message
BY RABBI JUDITH L. SIEGAL J.siegal@judeagables.org
Kedoshim Tih’yu: A Year of Holiness As we move toward a new year of learning, prayer, gathering, and growth at Temple Judea, I am excited to share our educational theme for the year ahead: Kedoshim Tih’yu, “You shall be holy.” These words come from the very heart of Torah, and we will hear it together on Yom Kippur from the Holiness Code: ִּתְהְיּו ּ ְְק ֹֹדִׁשׁים, Kedoshim tih’yu, ki kadosh Ani Adonai Eloheichem: “You shall be holy, for I, Adonai your God, am holy” (Leviticus 19:2). It is a powerful and challenging commandment. Torah does not ask us simply to believe in holiness, admire holiness, or speak about holiness. Torah asks us to live it. But what does it mean to be holy and how can we do so? Holiness is not something reserved only for the sanctuary, the ark, or the Torah scroll. Holiness is found in the way we speak to one another every day, the way we care for the vulnerable, the way we show up for others, the way we honor our commitments, and the way we bring Jewish values into the everyday choices of our lives. In that same chapter of Torah, we are taught: ָּת ְלְֵרֵ ֲע ֲָך ּ ְב ְ ַָה ַ ְו ְָא, V’ahavta l’rei’acha kamocha: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). Holiness is not abstract. It is relational. It is ethical. It is lived.
This year, we will weave Kedoshim Tih’yu into everything we do as a sacred community. Our sermons, teachings, speakers, programs, and gatherings will invite us to ask: How do we live holy lives through our actions? How do we build a community that reflects compassion, justice, dignity, and responsibility? How do we bring the values of Torah from the page into our homes, our workplaces, our friendships, and our world? Our tradition teaches, ְּדָּרֶָכ ֶיָהָ ַדְַרְ ֵכ ֵי ֹנַֹע ַם, D’racheha darchei noam: “Her ways are ways of pleasantness” (Proverbs 3:17). At its best, Jewish life guides us toward meaning, kindness, responsibility, and joy. Holiness is not about perfection. It is about intention. It is about striving. It is about recognizing that every encounter holds the possibility of blessing. I hope these months of summer have brought rest, renewal, time with people you love, and moments of gratitude. And as we look ahead to the Days of Awe, beginning with Rosh Hashanah on September 11, may we enter the new year ready to reflect deeply, live purposefully, and continue building a sacred community together. We can not wait to see you all here and to continue building this special and sacred community together. May this be a year in which we hear the call: Kedoshim Tih’yu, You shall be holy.
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Kedoshim Tih’yu
BY RABBI JONATHAN FISCH J.fisch@judeagables.org
My New Glasses Helped Me See the Holiness all Around Me I was recently prescribed glasses. I had no idea that I couldn’t see as well as I used to. I more or less thought that the world had simply become more blurry. Soon, I could see things more clearly, not just signs or the tags on cars as I sat in ride-alongs with our CGPD. Just by putting on my glasses, I was reminded of how much I had missed by not becoming more aware of the world around me. It was not a massive awakening that I experienced. It was simply a reminder of something I already knew: holiness occurs all around us, and we just need to open our eyes to see it. Here is what I saw during my first month of wearing my spectacles: An Uber driver whispering a prayer before taking off with me in the car. A man of great devotion to faith and God, he would not begin our drive until after he prayed. It was a small act I would have missed if I had not been paying attention. I then opened my big mouth and asked if he had whispered a prayer, and for the rest of the ride, I heard his whole life story and how he found God.
enough, in no time, our dedicated group of worshipers and learners understood why this man was praying with us. His wife was in the hospital at Doctors, and he needed a place of refuge. He found it at Judea, not because of proximity, but because of warmth. I saw the extraordinary act of two girls, whose names I will hide to protect their identity, helping clear the table, doing the dishes, and caring for the other when one was ill, all without being asked. While this may not seem like a life-changing moment, for the two parents, whose names I also will not mention, though one is a rabbi with no hair, this was a moment of profound holiness. Small acts that may seem normal are, indeed, holy. I view them as opportunities to change the lives of those around us, and as a way to connect to God when surrounded by the mundane. I have seen so many moments that have uplifted and changed the world I live in, and with my glasses, I see them more clearly.
I witnessed members in our Saturday morning Shabbat minyan not hesitating to welcome the stranger. Sure
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Kedoshim Tih’yu
Listening
Wholeheartedly Professional Learning at the Margaux School
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he first two weeks of August welcomed our Margaux School teachers back together as a community of learners. Our professional learning is an important part of how we begin each school year, creating space to reconnect, reflect, ask questions, and grow together. We began with breakfast, generously sponsored by our Parents’ Association, followed by Havdalah led by Miss Maya. Rabbi Siegal then invited us to reflect on what it means to create holiness in our daily work with children and families. Each teacher had the opportunity to hold the Torah and consider how we can bring holiness into our relationships, classrooms, and everyday moments. At the Margaux School, professional learning is intentional and rooted in listening. Our August experiences grow from teachers’ interests and questions, age-group meetings, and observations of teachers and children. This year, these insights led us to explore what it means to listen wholeheartedly and how deep listening helps us support all learners. Guided by Temple Judea’s theme, Kedoshim Tih’yu (“You Shall Be Holy”), we reflected on listening to children as a meaningful practice of holiness. Monica Phillips from Guiding Growth
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BY YULIETTE GONZALEZ Y. Antunez@judeagables.org
helped us explore meaningful play and intentional ways to support children. Dr. Lois Gold invited us to consider how to extend children’s thinking while emphasizing the importance of strong, responsive relationships. We also explored the holiness of Shabbat with our rabbis and enjoyed learning to make challah with Jenna, our Judaic Coordinator and Pre-K 4 teacher. We heard reflections from colleagues who attended the Boulder Journey School Summer Conference. Building on that learning, we were grateful to welcome conference presenter Lindsay and Dr. Lori Ryan, my longtime mentor, for a virtual conversation that deepened our thinking about what it means to truly listen. Our learning will continue throughout the year as we study Learning with the Pedagogy of Reggio Emilia, edited by Dr. Lori Ryan and coauthored with her graduate students at the University of Colorado. We closed by reflecting on the learning we shared and how we will carry it forward. We are excited to continue learning, growing, and wondering alongside children and families, celebrating the growth, connection, and holy moments that make each day of learning at Margaux so meaningful.
Braided Blessings
A Loaf of Kindness BY KATIE KESSLER
Holiness isn’t always found in grand gestures. Sometimes, it’s found in a homemade loaf of challah, delivered at just the right moment. Through Braided Blessings, Temple Judea members transform simple acts of care into sacred acts of community, celebrating new beginnings, offering comfort in times of loss, and reminding one another that no one walks life’s journey alone. Katie Kessler, who leads Braided Blessings, shares what makes this work so meaningful to her: “Serving as Chair of the Braided Blessings Committee has been a meaningful and rewarding experience. It is amazing how something as simple as a homemade challah can let someone know they’re being thought of during life’s most important moments. Whether we’re celebrating the birth of a baby or offering comfort after the loss of a loved one, each loaf reminds our members that their temple community cares. Being part of the Committee is more than baking bread. It’s an opportunity to perform a mitzvah and make a difference through a simple act of kindness. One of the unexpected blessings for me has been the friendships I’ve made with the wonderful volunteers who bake and deliver our challah. Their generosity and dedication are truly inspiring. Right now, we are looking for more bakers and drivers to join our team. Every loaf makes a difference, and every volunteer helps us continue this special tradition. I hope you’ll consider joining us as we share comfort, celebration, and kindness, one loaf at a time.” Sharing Comfort & Celebration Braided Blessings offers homemade challah to Temple Judea members celebrating the birth of a child or mourning the loss of a loved one. If you or another Temple Judea member would like to receive a challah, please contact Rabbinical Assistant Daphne Parker at d.parker@judeagables.org Join the Braided Blessings Team Braided Blessings is looking for additional bakers and drivers to help prepare and deliver challah to Temple Judea members during meaningful moments in their lives. Every loaf and every delivery helps share comfort, celebration, and connection throughout our community. Interested in volunteering? Contact Katie Kessler at katie@hsamiami.com.
Made by Hand —Shared with Heart Baker Spotlight — Miriam Grossman-Rodriguez “I am known for my babka and my hamantaschen. However, before the pandemic, I was never successful at making challah. During the pandemic, Cantor Gaby Clissold taught us how to make challah during a live streaming and challah became my passion. The Braided Blessings group allows me to share my passion for challah making with the temple community. It has been extremely rewarding to connect with temple members by baking them a challah with love and it creates community. It warms my heart each time I sign a card “On behalf of your Temple Judea Family”. Rainbow challah (pictured above) for a preschool class learning about Parshat Noach, a tree challah for Tu B’ Shevat, challah for Friday night services, or challah for Rosh Hashanah, just call Bubbie the Challah Baker!”
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Kedoshim Tih’yu: Reflections from Our Community
As we begin a new year guided by the theme of Kedoshim Tih’yu — “You shall be holy” — we asked members of our Temple Judea community to reflect on how Temple Judea brings holiness into their lives. Their responses remind us that holiness can be found not only in prayer, but also in friendship, learning, belonging, tradition, and the everyday moments that connect us to one another.
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Temple Judea has raised my awareness that holiness does not only exist in the sanctuary. I’ve experienced that it is just as present in friendship, laughter, caring for others, and showing up for one another. Experiencing community is an essential element of my sense of belonging and it is pervasive, whether we’re at services, enjoying an Oneg, celebrating a holiday, or partaking in adult education. My four-legged friend Cara, hasn’t attended services yet, but she understands loyalty, making everyone feel welcome, and unconditional love. That’s a pretty good start.
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- Ossie Hanauer
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Temple Judea is where our family’s Jewish identity comes to life—through learning, community, and shared tradition. Whether at J-PLEx or BMC, at Shabbat services, or celebrating holidays together, it instills in our family a deep sense of connection and purpose. The theme of Kedoshim Tih’yu resonates in how the congregation encourages us to live with intention, grounding our daily lives in values of holiness, responsibility, and belonging.
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- Maria & Nathan Berlinksi
To us, holiness is tied to a strong and welcoming community – we feel fortunate to find that connection at the Margaux School. We love walking through the school gates with our children and feeling the warmth of the clergy, administration, teachers, and fellow families. We are excited to continue to grow that connection with the broader Temple Judea community.
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- Alina and Dan Schechner
When my children joined Club Judea they quickly found their favorite afterschool “home”. They have nurturing and caring staff members who encourage their socialemotional growth. Not, only have they found new friends, but their friends have become a small family as they’ve worked together to put on four different musicals. The “big” kids took my “smaller child” under their guidance and became perfect models for her to follow. My children are both the only Jewish child in their classrooms. It is so nice that they have an afterschool foundation where they can continue to feel connected to their Jewish identity with others in a fun and loving environment.
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-Alyssa and Matthew Allen
Preparing our Hearts for The High Holy Days Every year, as the calendar turns toward the High Holy Days, I feel exhilarated anticipating the return of so many wonderful people to our sanctuary. As a cantor, I spend months preparing the music, hiring and rehearsing choirs and musicians, reviewing liturgy, and polishing every detail of the services. Yet I have learned that the most important preparation has nothing to do with the notes on the page. It happens quietly, in moments of reflection, in conversations with loved ones, in reaching out to someone I’ve neglected, and, in accordance with our theme this year, taking an honest look at the person I have been over the past year and thinking how I can strive to live a more holy life. The High Holy Days invite us to pause in a world that rarely slows down. They remind us that while we cannot change the past, we can choose how we enter the future. Judaism doesn’t ask us to be perfect; it asks us to be willing to listen, to grow, to forgive, and to begin again. One of the privileges of serving as your cantor is hearing our congregation sing together. During the year, our voices are beautiful individually. But on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, something extraordinary happens. Hundreds of individual voices become one community. We carry one another through familiar melodies that have comforted generations before us. In those moments, we remember that none of us makes this journey alone. This year, perhaps more than ever, our world feels uncertain. We carry concerns for our families, our country, the State of Israel, and for a society that often feels divided. The High Holy Days do not ask us to ignore these realities. Instead, they invite us to respond with hope rather than despair, compassion rather than indifference, and faith rather than fear. One of my favorite images of this season is that of the shofar. It is not a polished instrument. It is rough, imperfect, and ancient. Yet through it comes a sound powerful enough to awaken the soul. Perhaps that is our reminder: God does not ask for perfection. We are called simply to bring our authentic selves, with all our imperfections, and allow our hearts to be awakened. When making musical selections, I try to keep in mind this question: How can these ancient prayers speak to who we are today? As we gather together, my prayer is that each of us will find something we need: comfort, inspiration, healing,
forgiveness, or simply a moment of peace. May we enter these Days of Awe with open hearts and emerge renewed, strengthened by one another and by the sacred traditions that continue to guide us. I look forward to welcoming you, singing with you, and beginning this New Year together. L’shanah Tovah Tikateivu—May you and your loved ones be inscribed for a year of health, peace, and blessing.
CANTOR LISA SEGAL L. Segal@judeagables.org
Around the High Holy Day Table Food has always been one of the ways we celebrate, remember, and connect. For this special High Holy Day collection, we revisited the Women of Temple Judea Cookbook, selecting a few favorite recipes that have been shared around our community’s holiday tables for years. We also invited our Instagram community to weigh in on a few friendly High Holy Day debates. Together, these recipes, stories, and traditions celebrate the flavors and connections that make this season so meaningful.
Beef Brisket
Double Apple Noodle Kugel by Michelle Eisenberg
by Stuart Gitlitz
Ingredients:
Ingredients:
1 first cut Brisket flat half
16 oz. wide or extra-wide Egg Noodles
½ lb. Mushrooms, sliced
4 T. Margarine (½ stick)
1 large Onion, sliced
1 c. natural applesauce without sugar added
1 env. Lipton’s onion soup mix
4 whole Large Eggs
½ c. Orange Juice
2 large Egg Whites
½ c. Ketchup
¾ c. Sugar
½ c. Applesauce
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
Salt and pepper to taste
1 ½ tsp. Cinnamon
Instructions:
½ c. Raisins (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°. Line roasting pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Put brisket (optional: brown meat in skillet) in roasting pan, cover with onions and mushrooms. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over meat. Seal foil really well. Cook for 3½ to 4 hours at 350°. Slice meat and return to pan with sauce. Freeze or refrigerate overnight. Remove fat before reheating in oven or microwave to serve. Note: It is best when made ahead!
“My mother learned this brisket recipe through the Roslyn Hadassah chapter on Long Island. When I began hosting holidays in Miami, it became a family favorite, later joining my in-laws’ celebrations and now our daughter’s High Holiday and Seder table in Natick. Even grand-dog Luna eagerly awaits the carving.” - Michelle Eisenberg
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4 med. Green Apples, peeled, quartered and thinly sliced Non-stick Cooking Spray
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or spray a 9 x 13-inch casserole with non-stick spray. Cook noodles several minutes less than package directions until barely tender. Drain and return to saucepan. Add melted margarine and applesauce and toss to coat. In a medium bowl, whisk whole eggs, whites, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until blended. Stir into noodles with raisins and apples. Mix well. Pour into casserole; spread evenly. Spray a sheet of foil with nonstick spray and place on top of noodles. (Unbaked kugel may be refrigerated overnight.) Bake, covered, at 350° for 45 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 375°. Remove foil, spray top with nonstick spray and bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Let sit at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature. Note: Kugel maybe assembled 1 day ahead and baked before serving.
“Every year at Rosh Hashanah, we make this Honey Roasted Cauliflower dish that connects us to generations past. It’s sweet delicious flavor gives us a chance to remember a very dear loved one who has passed, reflect on happy memories, and honor the family traditions that continue to bring us together with love and gratitude.” - Ileana Bronstein
Honey Harissa Roasted Cauliflower by Ileana Bronstein
Ingredients: 2 T. Olive Oil 2 T. Honey 1 T. Harissa 1 head Cauliflower, cut into florets Salt to taste
Instructions: Preheat oven to 450°. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, honey and harissa. Add cauliflower; toss to coat. Spread the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet; season with salt. Roast on the lower rack for 25-30 minutes, tossing once, or until tender and starting to crisp up around the edges. Yield: 4-6 servings.
Grandma’s Honey Cake (Leikaj) by Jessica Kornfeld
Ingredients: 1 T. Honey 1 T. of chopped Walnuts 3/4 T. Vegetable Oil 3/4 T. Sugar 3 tsp. Baking Powder 6 Tbsp. All purpose Flour (heaping) 4 Eggs A pinch of Cinnamon, to taste A pinch of Salt A pinch Ground Cloves
Instructions: Preheat oven to 375°F. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside. In a separate bowl, cream the egg yolks with the honey and sugar. Gradually add the oil. Stir in the walnuts, cinnamon and cloves. Add the sifted flour and baking powder one spoonful at a time, mixing gently. Carefully fold in the beaten egg whites. Grease a loaf pan or coat it with nonstick spray. Pour in the batter and bake at 375°F for a few minutes. Lower the temperature to 325°F and bake for an additional 45 minutes. Let cool and enjoy!
Note: Balance is an important part of cooking and contrasting sweet and spicy flavors is my jam. Honey and harissa are a perfect pairing and they turn healthy cauliflower into a must-have dish.
Love these recipes? These featured dishes come from the Women of Temple Judea Cookbook, a treasured collection of recipes shared by our congregation. A limited number of cookbooks are still available! To purchase a copy, please contact WTJ Gift Shop Manager Jessica Kornfeld at wtjgiftshop@gmail.com
“Back home, since as far as I can remember, during Neilah service (Yom Kippur) my mom will have a slice of this cake in her purse, so when it came time to break the fast, each of us will have some and start the new year with sweetness and the love packed in my mom’s home baking .” - Jessica Kornfeld
Round Challah
Sweetest Tradition
The Temple Judea Holiday Table This summer, we invited our Instagram community to weigh in on a few friendly High Holy Day debates. From sweet vs. savory kugel to the great raisin challah question, here's what our community had to say. And when we asked what truly belongs on every High Holy Day table... Family was the overwhelming favorite.
80% No raisins 20% Raisins welcome
Kugel Debate
86% Apples & Honey 12% Honey Cake 2% Other
Main Course
Other heartfelt responses included: The shofar, Temple Judea, Family & friends, “All of you!!” Join the conversation! Follow @judeagables on Instagram for more community conversations, behind-the-scenes moments, and holiday inspiration throughout the year.
89% Sweet 11% Savory
73% Brisket 27% Chicken
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High Holy Days at
Temple Judea
Kedoshim Tih’yu calls us to discover holiness in the ways we remember, reflect, gather and care for one another. Throughout the High Holy Days, we invite you to find the experiences that speak to you and enter the new year in community.
Join Us in Worship Erev Rosh Hashanah & Shabbat Service Friday, September 11 | 7:30 PM Rosh Hashanah Adult Service Saturday, September 12 | 11:00 AM Second Day Rosh Hashanah Service Sunday, September 13 | 10:00 AM Shabbat Shuvah Service Friday, September 18 | 6:00 PM Kol Nidre Service Sunday, September 20 | 7:30 PM Yom Kippur Adult Service Monday, September 21 | 11:00 AM Yizkor Service with Neilah Monday, September 21 | 5:00 PM
Plan Your High Holy Days For the complete worship schedule, program details and registration, visit judeagables.org/hhd.
High Holy Days for Every Generation From joyful services for our youngest members to meaningful youth experiences, there are many ways for children and families to welcome the new year together. Discover services, youth experiences and meaningful moments for families to share on page 14. 12 TIDINGS V 78 ISSUE 1
Remember
New Location
Learn
Kever Avot v’Imahot Service
Yom Kippur Speaker
Saturday, September 5 | 9:00 AM
Monday, September 21 | 2:00 PM
Silverman Room
Sanctuary
During the Days of Awe, we honor the memory of loved ones who are no longer with us through prayer and reflection. This year, our clergy will lead the service at Temple Judea, offering our community a meaningful opportunity to remember together.
Join us for a powerful conversation with a special guest whose deeply meaningful work brings compassion to families experiencing loss. Open to post–B’nai Mitzvah ages and older with a High Holy Days ticket. Extended childcare is available. With gratitude to FIDF for making this conversation possible.
Reflect
Advance registration required
Selichot: An Evening of Reflection and Renewal
Pause
Yom Kippur Meditation
Registration is required for the study session. Dessert and the service are open to all.
Monday, September 21 | 3:00 PM
Saturday, September 5
Silverman Room
Study | 7:00 PM · Dessert | 8:30 PM · Service | 9:00 PM
Join Mindfulness Coach Alice Lash for a calming session of guided meditation, quiet reflection and meaningful introspection. No prior experience is needed; everyone is welcome.
Begin the High Holy Days season with learning and reflection inspired by Robert Fisher’s The Knight in the Rusty Armor, followed by dessert and our Selichot service.
Gather
Advance registration required
Act
Advance registration required
Annual Erev Rosh Hashanah Dinner
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service & Mitzvah Project
Friday, September 11
Monday, September 21 | 4:00 PM
Doors Open | 5:30 PM · Dinner | 6:00 PM
Sanctuary & Social Hall
Social Hall
Join our Temple community for a meaningful, hands-on service project creating sensory and comfort kits for infants receiving care at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Welcome the new year with a festive meal catered by Michael Meltzer. Gather with family, friends and clergy to share holiday traditions, meaningful conversation and the joy of beginning a new year together.
Renew
Weather permitting
Conclude Together Community Break Fast
Tashlich
Monday, September 21 | 6:30 PM
Saturday, September 12 | 4:00 PM
Grossman Room
At the home of Barbara Phillips & Howard Goldman
As Yom Kippur comes to a close, gather with our Temple Judea community to break the fast and share a meaningful moment of connection. Enjoy a delicious spread catered by Chef Antonio, whose food was a community favorite last year.
Gather by the water for song, reflection and the meaningful tradition of casting away the mistakes and regrets of the past year.
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A New Year for Every Age
The High Holy Days invite children and teens to experience the joy of tradition, the meaning of reflection and the strength of belonging to a community. Through worship, Advance learning and time together, every child can discover their registration own place in the new year. required
Celebrate With Us at Temple Judea Rosh Hashanah: Saturday, September 12 Yom Kippur: Monday, September 21 The services, spaces and youth programming below will be offered on both Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Early Childhood Service 8:30–9:00 AM | Social Hall For families with children ages 15 months–5 years Welcome the new year through joyful music, prayer and moments of connection created especially for our youngest temple-goers. Intergenerational Service 9:15–10:30 AM | Sanctuary For families with children ages 6–10 Experience meaningful prayer, music and reflection for all generations, led by our clergy and guest song leader Adina Sharfstein. On Yom Kippur, the service will also feature a special appearance by our Pop-Up Children’s Choir. Children are welcome to bring a shofar on Rosh Hashanah. Childcare will be available for siblings under age 6. The Nest: Young Family Togetherness Room Beginning at 8:30 AM | Frank Family Education Center For families with little ones ages 0–18 months A welcoming space to feed, change, play with or simply take a quiet moment with your little one.
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Youth High Holy Day Programming NEW TIME: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM Ages 18 months–12th Grade Children and teens will experience age-based worship, learning and holiday activities guided by our Margaux School and Religious School educators. Lunch will be provided for all participants on Rosh Hashanah and for pre B’nai Mitzvah students in grades 6–7 on Yom Kippur. Plan Your Family’s High Holy Days For complete details, childcare information and registration, visit judeagables.org/hhdyouth Join the Pop-Up Children’s Choir For Religious School students Kindergarten-5th Grade Children are invited to sing at the Main Service on Rosh Hashanah at the opening of the service and at the Intergenerational Service on Yom Kippur. No prior choir experience is necessary, just a love of music and a willingness to participate! For rehearsal and participation details, contact Cantor Lisa Segal at l.segal@judeagables.org A New Year Family Reflection The High Holy Days invite us to pause, reflect and consider how we can bring greater holiness into the year ahead. Take a moment to answer these questions together: • In the year ahead, our family hopes to... • Together, we can bring more kindness by... May these intentions guide your family toward a sweet and meaningful new year.
BY BECCA LAGO Director of Membership
Together in Community As we begin another wonderful year together at Temple Judea, I want to thank each of you for being an important part of our community. Whether you’ve been a member for many years or are just joining our Temple family, we are so grateful you’re here. Temple Judea is more than a synagogue; it’s a place to connect, celebrate, learn, and grow together. Throughout the year, there are countless opportunities to get involved, from our weekly Friday night Shabbat services and Onegs to larger Shabbat celebrations with Kids Club and dinner, including our upcoming New Member Shabbat where you can meet and greet our newest members. We also encourage you to join us for holiday dinners, inspiring speakers, engaging classes, meaningful worship, volunteer opportunities, and so much more. Thank you to everyone who has renewed your membership commitment. Your support helps our community continue to thrive. And to our newest members, welcome! We are so excited you’ve chosen Temple Judea as your Jewish home.
This year, I encourage you to join us. Attend an event that sparks your interest, try something new, or simply come to Shabbat. Our Friday night services and Onegs are open to the entire community and are a wonderful opportunity to worship, unwind, and connect. Pull up a chair, introduce yourself to someone new, and help strengthen the friendships that make our congregation so special. I also encourage you to bring a friend. Sharing the warmth and spirit of Temple Judea is one of the best ways to help grow and strengthen our Jewish community. If you have questions about your membership or are looking for ways to become more involved, I’d love to connect. Please reach out to me at b.lago@judeagables.org. I look forward to seeing you throughout the year! Warmly,
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Erev Rosh Hashanah Family Dinner
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Next-Gen’s “Tee Up Together” Happy Hour
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New Member Shabbat
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Chanukah Shabbat Celebration
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We can’t wait to see you all year long at the many wonderful offerings Temple Judea has in store!
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Join us throughout the year as Temple Judea comes alive with exciting programs, meaningful connections, and something for everyone. From Next-Gen gatherings to Social & 60 events (and everything in between!), there’s always something happening. Keep an eye out for more events coming soon by reading our Temple Judea Weekly newsletter each Friday!
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Welcome New Members
Welcome, New Members! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the newest members of our Temple Judea community. We are so glad you are here!
Lorena & Richard Adams
Nicole & Jonathan Friedland
Lara Shapiro
Taylor Behren & Lisette Nolasco
Marti & Jonathan Goldstein
Barbara Shrut & Steven Gretenstein
Suzanne Bialeck & Larry Holden
Mary Ellen Scherl & David Harries
Lee Susan & James Spiegel
Jennifer & Howard Brande
Ariana Hernandez
Judith Stopek
Walli Chefitz
Roberta Hinkes & Rose Bolanos
Sarah & Ryan Swartzberg
Maral and Robbie Del Castillo
Brooke Laskin & Michael Huber
Blanca Mesa & Jonathan Ullman
Jenny Efron
Sarah Glasser & Joshua Lavian
Karla Utset & Jordan Rosen
Linda & Sheppard Faber
Molly & Idahn Levin
Jan Vitrofsky & Kashia Orlando
Kelly & Jeffrey Feintech
Carol Rose & Doug McAulay
Diandra & Martin Weaver
Jane Hegleman & Heath Freeman
Gabrielle Jenn & Cory Needle
Alia & Lou Wolfson
Benjamin Salz
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Come together with our Temple Judea community for a special New Member Shabbat Service & Celebration on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 PM as we welcome and celebrate our newest members.
Next Dor Fellowship Building the Next Generation of Leaders BY GABY ENSER TANGIER Religious School Director
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hange is in the air, and we are absolutely thrilled to share a major milestone in our community’s journey. If you’ve spent any time looking at the landscape of teen engagement lately, you know that finding meaningful, impactful spaces for high schoolers can be a challenge. That is why we are putting a major spotlight on a brand-new initiative that we believe will change the game: the Next Dor Fellowship. To understand the heartbeat of this program, you have to look at its name. Dor ( )דורis the Hebrew word for generation. By naming this initiative the Next Dor Fellowship, we are playing on a powerful double meaning. It is about looking right “next door” to the incredible young talent already sitting in our community, while simultaneously investing in the literal next generation of leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. This program is not just about the present; it is about giving our youth the keys to shape the future. The fellowship is an exclusive leadership experience designed specifically for teens, but it is intentionally built differently from the traditional, heavy-lift programs of the past. We know how packed teen schedules are between sports, homework, and extracurriculars, so we designed this fellowship to be highimpact but low-stress, requiring just a 30-minute lunch hangout and a one-hour meaningful experience session. We created this program because our teens deserve a space where they can discover their personal strengths, develop real-world communication skills, and build a foundational network of peer relationships. Beyond the personal growth, it also serves as a phenomenal spotlight on college applications. In an era where admissions offices look for genuine initiative, being part of this inaugural fellowship cohort shows that a student is ready to step up and lead. Our vision for the Next Dor Fellowship is for it to become the premier launchpad for the next generation of leaders in our community. We do not want it to just be an item on a resume; we hope it becomes a vibrant, living hub where young people feel safe to share big ideas, collaborate, and realize the power of their own voices. We want every fellow who walks out of this program to carry a deep sense of confidence, purpose, and community pride into their future.The future is bright, and it starts with our Next Dor.
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What excites me most about the Next Dor Fellowship is the opportunity to connect with other Jewish teens who share my passion for leadership and community service. I want to collaborate on meaningful initiatives like food drives and other community programs that turn our shared Jewish values into actions that help the world.
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What excites me most about Next Dor Fellowship is being able to build a greater connection to my community and to increase my Jewish education while giving back.
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Lev Campaign
Our Arches, Our Legacy, Our Future By Julie Simon LEV Campaign Co-Chair
A young couple walked into the new synagogue on Palermo Avenue in Coral Gables, and they felt immediately at home. They had three children under the age of four, and they knew this would be a wonderful place to raise their growing family. Marcia and Seymour Simon became founding members of Temple Judea (then known as the Coral Gables Jewish Center), and they made lifelong friends in the process.
activity for the entire congregation.” He envisioned a building which would be both “emotionally stirring” and “soul satisfying.”
Temple Judea was the first Jewish congregation in Coral Gables. In post-World War II, as many soldiers and their families returned to South Florida, there was no place to meet, pray and socialize. In 1946, the small group of Jews who had been meeting in each other’s homes and having services at the University of Miami’s Hillel House, saw their dreams become a reality.
With the close consultation of Rabbi Kipper, Lapidus created the landmark three arches that remain Temple Judea’s most recognizable landmark. The triple arch was symbolic of Rabbi Kipper’s vision for the future of the synagogue and its three purposes as a house of prayer (Avodah), house of education/study (Torah) and a house of assembly (Gemilut Hasadim).
As membership increased over the next two decades, Rabbi Morris Kipper along with lay leadership knew it was time to expand the facilities. The dream was to build a state-ofthe-art synagogue while still maintaining the warm, friendly atmosphere that attracted and grew the membership. Rabbi Kipper was familiar with the work of renowned architect Morris Lapidus who had designed several other synagogues as well as the Fontainebleau, the Eden Roc, and many other MIMO properties in South Florida. Lapidus said, “I wanted to create a feeling of light and welcome to the religious, social and educational facilities which make Temple Judea a complete center of
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Photographs of some documents from our Congregation’s early years.
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Why I Give: A Legacy of Love
A new school facility was added to the sanctuary, and several hundred people attended the groundbreaking in 1965. At that time, Temple membership stood at 300 families. The goal was to expand to 400. In the last decade, Temple Judea was designated as a historical structure by the city of Coral Gables.
“The longstanding leadership and vision at Temple Judea inspired me to become one of the earliest supporters of the LEV campaign. My late husband, Evan, loved Temple Judea deeply, and there was no hesitation in my participation. I’ve watched my generation, together with Evan, inspire our children, Andrew and Rebecca, to love this community as we do — and I look forward to seeing their children carry that legacy forward.” – Stefanie Reed
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Fast forward to today, and the Temple is teeming with 700 members! There have been several renovations over the years to accommodate the growth and the needs of modern families. But what remains steadfast is the three arches that remind us daily of our purpose. However, much of the structural elements have aged over 60 years on Granada. The arches were deteriorated and frail and the glass within them was shattering, so they needed to be rebuilt. Inside the Temple, accessibility, sound, HVAC and many other issues remain. Our highest priorities are updating the Sanctuary, Social Hall, and the Grossman and Silverman Rooms. To answer these needs, the LEV campaign was conceived as the vehicle to raise funds for our home. We remain steadfast in our resolve, even with 700 families, to continue our mission of being “the warm and friendly congregation.” Our motto remains, “With us, it’s personal.” For the Simon family, nothing could be truer. We have been involved in almost every aspect of Temple, from Gary as President to Julie as Founder of the Margaux School PA, as long-time chair (with Gary) of the Social Action Committee, and as resident member/writer. Their daughter, Jillian, graduated from the Margaux School, celebrated her Bat Mitzvah, and returned as a full-time teacher there for ten years. Now, as a fourth generation of Simons grows up, Jane appears to be taking hold of the mantle with her love of Club Judea and everything Temple-related. With every member’s help, no matter how large or small, we will reach our goal of $11 million. If you have already donated, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts. If you have not had the opportunity to view our exciting plans for the future, we implore you to consider any contribution you are comfortable with. Please consider coming to one of our parlor meetings scheduled in the coming months. See for yourselves what the future has in store for our beloved temple.
Join us for our Parlor Meetings! → Thursday, November 5
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Ceremonial Groundbreaking → Sunday,
January 24
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President's Letter
BY SHARI WITKOFF President, Women of Temple Judea
Dear Temple Judea Community, I'd like to take a moment to introduce myself. I'm your new WTJ president, and a relatively new member of Temple Judea, although it doesn't seem that way. I am not only a Miami native, I basically grew up in Temple Judea. My parents were long-time, active members. Some of you may remember them: Fred (past president) and Vivian (aka Billie), from their various involvement. If you have any fun memories of them, I invite you to share them with me.
our relationships, actions, and our commitment to one another.
And speaking of connections... In the spirit of fostering communication (and having a little fun along the way), Now that I’m back at Temple Judea, we welcome you to solve this puzzle, I feel fortunate to have joined an amazing group of bright, talented, and based on a popular NYT online game. Can you group our 16 words into their amazing women. It feels like home. I know first hand that the Sisterhood has categories? Give our Connections long been the heartbeat of this temple. puzzle a try. It’s a place where new friendships I'm deeply grateful to our outgoing last decades, traditions are kept alive leadership for their dedication, and to and passed down, and where women our incredible board and committee show up for one another and for our volunteers who make everything we community, one connection at a time. do possible. I'm equally excited for what's ahead… the events we'll host, This year, I hope to build on the the funds we'll raise to support our incredible foundation laid by the Temple, and most importantly, the women who came before me. My relationships we'll build along the way. goal is simple: to make Sisterhood
After graduating from Coral Gables High, I went to the University of Florida (Go Gators), where I graduated twice. I have a BA in English and also my DMD. I became a dentist and am grateful for a place where every woman in the years I practiced with my father and our congregation (new members that I was able to take over his practice. and longtime friends alike) feels As I look into the role of WTJ president, welcomed, valued, and inspired to I have had one personal goal in mind... get involved. Whether that means to foster communication within the joining a committee, attending an sisterhood, the Temple, and the event, volunteering a few hours, or just community at large. This works well saying hello to someone new, there's with this year's theme of Kedoshim no wrong way to be part of Sisterhood, Tih'yu: finding holiness through and there's a place here for you.
I encourage you to join us this year. Introduce yourself to someone new. Sisterhood is only as strong as the women who show up for it and I personally hope that includes you! With warmth and gratitude,
Shari
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Upcoming Events Not to Miss WTJ Membership Event
October 8, 6:30 PM
TEMPLE JUDEA
A FREE event for all WTJ members. We will gather at a private house for an evening of food, fun, and friendships. Enjoy a night out to bond with friends old and new.
Challah Making Class
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October 29, 6:30 PM
We’ll gather at the Temple; all the supplies will be provided; Abby Fisch will share her community famous challah baking recipe and tips. It was such a success a few years ago, there were calls to bring it back!
CALENDAR 2026-2027 Temple Judea Community Events August 28th Board Installation Shabbat
Book Club
Whistler by Ann Pachett
September 11th Rosh Hashanah begins 20th Yom Kippur begins
September 9, 7:30 PM
For the September meeting the current proposal is Ann Patchett’s new novel Whistler, a family story both interesting and moving. Does Ann Patchett ever disappoint? We will discuss!
October 8th Annual Membership Event 29th Challah Making at Temple Judea TBD Mahjong Lessons at Temple Judea
Gift Shop
November TBD JAFCO Chanukah Gift Drive TBD Latke Sale TBD Gift Shop Chanukah Pop-Up
Surprise! Our gift shop is open and accessible! Please don’t forget to think of gifting Judaica from our amazing selection. Also, incorporate the Temple’s theme of Kedoshim Tih’yu: finding holiness in your actions by adding some pieces to your own Shabbat, or other celebrations.
December 4th Chanukah begins Chanukah Oneg February 27th Progressive Dinner
Connections Puzzle
Organize these words in four groups. To learn the answer, follow us on social media or click here to find it.
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Mezuzah Decorating Women’s Seder at Bet Shira First Night of Passover
WTJ Board Meetings* August 26rd September 23rd October 14th November 18th December 16th January 27th February 24th March 17th April 7th May 12th Mitzvah
9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM TBA (Evening) 9:30 AM 9:30 AM AM or PM TBD TBA AM Final meeting followed by Annual luncheon
* Held in the Silverman Room, unless othewise noted
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Mazal Tov to Dana Simon and Aron Rudman on the birth of their daughter, Ellie Rudman on Friday, May 1, 2026. Ellie joins big brother Joseph. Proud grandparents are Laura Bonn Simon and Richard Simon and Abe Rudman and Sharon Schechter. Mazal Tov to Bubbye, Sallye Zilberstein on the birth of her granddaughter Hannah Ava Liriano on June 3, 2026. Proud parents are Rebecca Zilberstein and Jonathan Liriano. Hannah joins big sister Layla. Mazal Tov to Jacob Krischer and his family on Jacob becoming a Bar Mitzvah on August 22, 2026.
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Mitzvah Lana Deutch
Parents: Lauren & Gregory Deutch
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means a lot to me because it is an important step in growing up and taking on more responsibility in my Jewish community. When I was younger, I visited Israel with my family, and that trip helped me feel connected to my Jewish heritage. I remember visiting the Western Wall, riding a camel, and exploring Jerusalem and the rest of the country. As I become a Bat Mitzvah, I am excited to learn more about my faith, traditions, and what being Jewish means to me. I look forward to celebrating this special moment with my family and friends.
Ilias Fegley
Parents: Ariela Moscowitz & Dustin Fegley
Becoming a Bar Mitzvah means to me that I am becoming an adult and taking on greater responsibilities. For my Mitzvah Project, I have been making sandwiches and delivering them to a community refrigerator in Coconut Grove, where people can take food if they need it. I plan to continue this work, as well as my involvement in the Jewish community by going to Camp Judaea, where I hope to be a counselor someday, and attending services at Temple Judea.
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Ember Lustbader
Parents: Barbara & Ari Lustbader
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means a lot to me because it’s the next big step in my Jewish journey. I’ve only been part of Temple Judea for two years, but I’ve already learned so much and gotten a lot more involved. I want to keep that going by volunteering at Temple Judea — especially working with the younger kids — and helping out with activities and events. This whole process has been such an exciting journey, and I can’t wait to celebrate with my friends and family and keep making memories that will last a lifetime.
Seymour Miller Kobrinski Parents: Leigh & Jonathan Kobrinski
What becoming a B'nai Mitzvah means is growing up. You must take on responsibilities and be more mature. You need to become more independent and start doing things by yourself. You can't rely on others to do things for you. But even though you need to become more independent, you should still know to ask for help when you need it. You must also become a good example and be able to lead people. You need to be yourself, even if you want to be “cool” or even if someone is pressuring you to do something that you don’t like or want to do. And, lastly, you need to respect others.
Riley Williams
Parents: Lauren Williams & Michael Williams
Becoming a Bat Mitzvah means formally becoming an adult in Judaism. You are expected to act more mature and take responsibility to keep practicing Judaism. One way I will remain involved with my Jewish community is that I will continue to go to services and celebrate holidays with my family. For my Mitzvah project, I’m working together with my friend Lana to support food insecurity in our neighborhood of Coconut Grove, through Fill the Fridges. This ties to an important value of Tikkun Olam, which calls on people to help fix, improve, and heal the world through acts of kindness, charity, and social justice.
Tributes
We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Judea by remembering and honoring loved ones and friends through generous contributions.
Aibel Family Grand Courtyard Fund In loving memory of Cynthia Shiffer by Jessie Wolfson
Cantor Segal’s Mitzvah Fund In appreciation of Natana Blonsky’s Bat Mitzvah Service by The Blonsky Family In loving memory of Sally Levine In loving memory of Jerry Herman by Marci Herman
In memory of Adelfina Mesa by Carole Waldman In memory of Cynthia Shiffer by: Michelle and Jeffrey Eisenberg Vicki and Hardy Katz John Wesley Kozyak Marilyn Mittentag and David Magidson Francine Horwich and David Weinstein and Larissa and Matt Elinor Zukerman
In memory of Lisa Kramer by Robert Kramer and Family
In memory of David Goodman by: Judy Siskind and Ken Muller Sandy and Stephie Rakofsky Francine Horwich and David Weinstein
In appreciation of being part of the mikvah and conversion journey by Michael Lopez
Estelle Michelson Prayer Book Fund
In celebration of Paige’s baby naming by Ira Marcus In loving memory of Caryl Grof by Susan Mishkin A donation has been made to this fund by Jeffrey Rubens Wishing Cantor Segal a happy birthday by Patrick Seymour In appreciation of Cantor Segal by the Temple Judea Adult Choir
In loving memory of Vera Goldenkoff by Cynthia and Andy Varat
Harvey Miller Scholarship Fund In memory of Robert Miller by Mimi Blumenfeld
LEV – From the Heart Capital Campaign In memory of: Reuben Blumenfeld Abraham Heffler Jacob Kellman John Kellman Celia Simon Morrie Kellman by Mimi Blumenfeld
Eisenstat Soup Kitchen Fund In loving memory of Elias Botkin by Marsha and Leon Botkin
In honor of Julia and Liora Friedman by Lindsey and Todd Friedman
In memory of Jerry Locke In memory of Juana A. Mejes In memory of Sandra Goldfarb by Myra Locke
In loving memory of Ellen Kaplowitz by Richard Milstein and Eric Hankin
In honor of Sharon Goldman by Marilyn Mittentag and David Magidson In loving memory of Henry Sternlieb by Leslie Sternlieb
In memory of Jack Ehrenreich by The Robleto Family Happy Anniversary to Julie Simon by Gary Simon In loving memory of Ellen Leeds Kaplowitz by Brad Statter
In memory of Joan Kandel Worton
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Margaux Early Childhood School Fund In honor of Layla Schwartz’s Bat Mitzvah by RAMBAM Day school at Temple Beth Am In honor of William Allen Bermont by Kerrin and Peter Bermont In honor of Seth Lewis Levin by Lynn Wiener
Memorial Fund In memory of Ronald Lieberman by Barbara and Kenneth Bloom In memory of Harry Hanauer by Ossie B. Hanauer In memory of Katherine Holzman In memory of Rosa Lee De Lookung by Lucy and Alfred Holzman In memory of Bernard Jacobson by Florence Jacobson
In loving memory of Bernard Jacobson by Alice and Alan Lash In honor of Rabbi Siegal and Rabbi Fisch for their thoughtfulness, leadership, and care ushering Lael and Samuel Mattfeld through their Bat/Bar Mitzvahs. by Jessica Adler and Aaron Mattfeld In loving memory of Jack Cohen by Sydney Carpel Schaecter
Rabbi Siegal’s Mitzvah Fund In appreciation of Natana Blonsky’s Bat Mitzvah Service by The Blonsky Family In memory of Jack Blumenfeld by Mimi Blumenfeld and Family In loving memory of Genia Offenbach In loving memory of George Cohen In loving memory of Sandra Goldfarb by Mona and Kenny Cohen
In loving memory of Burton Garber by Susan and Steven Kobetz
In honor of Rabbi Siegal In memory of Sheri Finkelstein by Cheryl Raffkind, Randy Finkelstein, and Steve Cohen
In memory of Rhoda Brand by Jamie Milton
In loving memory of Rosalee Garfield by Gail Frankel
A donation has been made to this fund by Linda and Alan Pasternak
In appreciation of being part of the mikvah and conversion journey by Michael Lopez
In loving memory of Isidore Price In loving memory of Jessie Reiss by Marlene Reiss
In honor of Betsy and Jeffrey Cohen’s 60th anniversary by Charlotte Siegel and Martin Messinger
In memory of Dr. Harvey L. P. Resnik by Dr. Sorrel Resnik In loving memory of Robert Rosen by Renee López Cantera, Todd Rosen and Family In memory of Sandra Goldfarb by: Sona Gardner Emily Jaffe, Adam Leibovich, and Family Annette Jaffe and Owen Pell
Mildred Weissel Brown Refurbishing Fund In memory of Esther Brown by Jack Brown
Rabbinic Endowment Fund In loving memory of Trudy Shapiro by Marsha and Leon Botkin
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In memory of Sissi Feltman by Nancy Orovitz In memory of Sandra Goldfarb by Dr. Sorrel Resnik A donation has been made to this fund by Jeffrey Rubens In loving memory of Sylvia Cohen Kelman by Sydney Carpel Schaecter In loving memory of Bob Siegel In loving memory of Sylvia and Morris Ruskin by Marian Siegel In appreciation of Rabbi Siegal by: Cecile and Ira Lebenson Karen Kogan-Rosenzweig
Rabbi Fisch’s Mitzvah Fund In memory of Jack Blumenfeld by Mimi Blumenfeld and Family In loving memory of Edward Stanley Feldman by Arlene Feldman In memory of Beniuda Haddad by Julie Kanter and Jonathan Haddad With great appreciation for Rabbi Fisch for his wisdom, insights, and teaching by David Harries In memory of Dr. Stanley Jacobs by Judy Jacobs In loving memory of Irma Bass by Lynn Kislak and Ben Kuehne In memory of Harold Ginsburg by Rhonda Ginsburg Labbie and Andrew Labbie
In support of the Venezuelan family through the Social Action Network by: Michael Kreines Caroline Bettinger-Lopez Joyce and Richard Newman Judith Stopek
Ray Berman Education Fund In loving memory of Dr. Harvey Lane by Stephanie Lane Rakofsky & Dr. Sanford Rakofsky
Tikkun Olam Fund In loving memory of Samuel Naon by Dulce Blacher and Family In honor of Linda and Michael Bittel with gratitude for hosting the Shavuot celebration by Ossie Hanauer In honor of the birth of Judy and Howard Aberman’s grandson Matteo by Heather and Neil Sosler
In honor of Rabbi Fisch being a mentor through his conversion journey by Michael Lopez
In memory of Cynthia Shiffer by the Women of Temple Judea
In appreciation of Rabbi Fisch, Charlotte Cassel, Carly Weiss, and Shelley Booken by Rabbi Jason Rodich
In memory of Sandra Goldfarb by Judy and Bruce Kaminstein
A donation has been made to this fund by Jeffrey Rubens In honor of Layla Schwartz’s Bat Mitzvah by the Schwartz Family In loving memory of Bob Siegel In loving memory of Sylvia and Morris Ruskin by Marian Siegel
Unrestricted Endowment Fund
In memory of Eugene Kohan by Amy and Richard Kohan A donation has been made to this fund by Michael Lowther
Vicki Hamersmith Chesed Fund In memory of Stanley Jay Hamersmith by Minda Hamersmith
Women of Temple Judea
In loving memory of Robert Shapiro by Beverly and Bud Stone
Mazal Tov on Marilyn Dernis’ birthday by Joan Kasner
In memory of Cynthia Shiffer by: Wendy and Michael Elkin Sydney Carpel Schaecter
In memory of Esther Brown by Ray Ellen Yarkin
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Condolences Condolences to Beverly (Bud) Stone on the loss of her brother, Robert Shapiro. Condolences to Jonathan Haddad (Julie Kanter) on the loss of his father Beniuda Haddad, grandfather to Ethan and Elliana Steele. Condolences to Sharon Goldman on the loss of her mother Cynthia Shiffer, grandmother to Blake and Eli Goldman. Condolences to Sarah Davidoff on the loss of her husband David Goodman, father to Jacob Goodman, and son-in-law to Judith Davidoff. Condolences to Lynn Kislak (Benedict Kuehne) on the loss of her mother, Irma Bass.
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