Shalom Newsletter - November & December 2023

November & December 2023

SHALOM NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2023 ISSUE

Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Messages From Our Leaders FROM THE RABBI’S DESK Dear Friends, This week’s Torah portion is Lech Lecha, when God calls out to Abraham, “Go forth from your native land and from your father’s house to the land that I will show you.”

Since that call to Abraham, for thousands of years the children of Abraham have responded in a like manner, declaring to God, “Yes, I will go.”

That land is Eretz Yisrael, the birthplace of our religion, our culture, our language and our people.

God later blesses Abraham, declaring: I will make of you a great nation.

And I will bless you.

I will make your name great, And you shall be a blessing.

Being Jewish indeed is a blessing, just as much as it was a blessing to our parents and grandparents, dating all the way back to the days of Abraham and Sarah.

and terrorism. Today, they are known as Hamas.

A couple of weeks ago, the Palm Beach Post published an op-ed authored by the South Florida Muslim Federation, entitled “Find Compassion for all in Israel, Gaza.” The piece was published a mere three days after Hamas massacred over 1,400 Israelis. I thought I would share with you a letter I wrote in response, published about a week later: In “Find Compassion for all in Israel, Gaza,” the authors make the outrageous justification for the Israel-Hamas war by blaming Israel as the “root cause of this conflict.”

There is no “root cause” that justifies the brutal kidnapping of civilians, including the elderly and children, or the random slaughtering of innocents, or the beheading of babies.

My community is grieving. I’ve seen tears streaking down the cheeks of congregants who have not heard from family members, fearing them dead or kidnapped. I’ve comforted those who are grieving over their murdered friends. I’ve listened to stories of Holocaust survivors who have been triggered by the Hamas bloodbath, afraid to leave their homes and shuttering their windows.

Hamas militants are barbarous murderers. They are not soldiers in any traditional sense, but instead are blood-thirsty terrorists who are committing war crimes against innocents.

Hamas uses children as human shields, they launch grenades in Israeli shelters used to protect innocent But the journey has always been difficult, sometimes families, and they march dead Israelis through the streets to show them off as trophies. bloody, and often tragic.

The Amalekites were the first. The Book of Exodus relates how they attacked the Israelites on their way to the land God had promised to Abraham. Since then, there have been countless other Amalekites, although they have shown up throughout history with different names: Babylonians, Romans, Cossacks, Crusaders and Nazis, to name a few.

There have been Popes who have persecuted us in the name of Christianity, kings and queens who have expelled us in the name or racial purity, and rightwing extremists who see us as a threat to “white culture.”

Today, the Amalekites come in the name of murder

There are no “two sides” to this war.

Let us continue to heed the call of God to “lech lecha,” to “go forth to the land” God has shown us.

The Amelekites failed. So did Hamen, Ferdinand and Isabella, Hitler, Stalin, and Arafat.

Hamas will fail, too.

L’shalom, Rabbi Rosenkranz

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A FEW NOTES FROM OUR CANTOR “Kol Yisrael arevim zeh bazeh” – “All of Israel is responsible for one another.” This timeless Jewish principle reminds us that we are all interconnected. However you find yourself in the Jewish community, our relationships are real and sustain us.

Recently, our collective gaze has been fixed upon the distressing events of violence and turmoil in Israel and Gaza. Like an unrelenting storm, these horrors are overwhelming, flooding our screens with images of suffering, grief, and uncertainty. Many of us find refuge and purpose within our temple, our spiritual home, as we grapple with concerns about our own safety amidst the rising tide of antisemitism in our communities. It is during moments of worry and uncertainty that we turn to our temple leadership, asking, “What can we do?” and “How can we help?”

In these challenging times, I’ve observed that the most healing balm we possess is our interconnectedness with one another. We are one. Some of us extend support through contributions to trusted organizations, like the American Friends of Magen David Adom, while others send direct aid to friends and family.

There has also been a heartening call for those outside Eretz Yisrael with available accommodations to consider opening their homes to displaced families. Our dedicated Shorashim teachers have adapted their curriculum, guiding our children to engage in meaningful discussions, write letters, and create drawings to uplift the spirits of Israeli families and the IDF. Even in the face of adversity, we continue to kindle the light of Shabbat and take pride in our Jewish heritage. In these trying times, we, like Noah, strive to rebuild a world fractured by suffering and despair.

Where do we go from here? Occasionally, life beckons us towards a radical departure. Like the call of “Lech Lecha” – “go forth” – given to our ancestor Abraham, we are disturbed towards our destiny through hard events and an urgent voice that both tears down and rebuilds who we are. While we may not always welcome these departures, they are often the catalysts for personal transformation. It is as if God herself loves us becoming.

May we all continue to embrace our ever-evolving selves. May we find solace in the love and care of those around us, and may we be blessed with strength and compassion both now and forevermore.

With love, Cantor Rachel

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT Dear Temple Beth Torah Family, In the film, Golda, Kissinger tells Meir that he is an American first, secretary of state second, and only third a Jew. Meir replies, “You forget in Israel we read from right to left.”

Home. Home is a feeling of peace. A deep breath. A place you are yourself.

Home is where your heart is – today, many of our hearts are in Israel.

Our hearts are with the families that have lost loved ones already; with families waiting for hostages to be released; with parents whose children are at college and reading antisemitic statements online and walking by Hillel antisemitically tagged. Even closer to home, our hearts are with the parents that send their children to our preschool, our Shorshim, Jewish day schools all around; who come to events at temple and wonder, “will there be security there?” Our hearts … our home … don’t seem peaceful right now. Yet, they can be.

Peace. Warmth. Home – we can find it in our actions. Our actions can help us heal our hearts … to find joy through kindness … to feel more peaceful, here, at home. Action. Action is going to bring us hope, give life meaning and give us connection with our Jewish brothers and sisters throughout the world. Action. Not just posting on social media – but real action.

Action. So many of us give back, everywhere, every day. So many of us act. But, for most, until now, we are like Kissinger - we’ve been Jews third. Now – now is the time to make our faith first. A call to action; to protect our home in Israel, our kids’ temporary homes at school, and our home – at Temple Beth Torah.

Temple Beth Torah. We all chose this home. We are all equal owners and operators of our home. That’s what paying dues means, it’s your lease on the property … on the feelings of love and spirituality you get inside our walls. We are all equity members. Now, we need your time.

We need volunteers to make our community powerful; to continue our Jewish connectedness and programming in spite of what is going on in the world today. In fact, we need your time and commitment now to reaffirm – We are Jews! We are here! We are home!

Here is how you can act now: (1) Read about the types of volunteers we need below.

(2) Respond to the call to action - call the office or email tbtpresident613@gmail.com – tell us how you can help – what you feel called to do. WE don’t need you to run the committee – just be part of it; do something, anything that will move our congregation forward and send a message to the world – we choose to be Jewish. We choose to celebrate and support each other in good times and in bad. We choose this!

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• Security Committee – develops policies and procedures for safety; identifies the security needs of the temple; develops a volunteer base to provide security during temple events; trains volunteers and keep temple members abreast of security protocols.

• Avodah – plans and execute religious events at the temple, including, but not limited to high holidays and special services like rock Shabbat, welcome back Shabbat, Havdalah, etc.

• Major Event Planning – plan and execute the annual gala and major events, such as clergy installations.

• Family Event Planning – plan and execute small annual events, such as the temple picnic, Hannukah, Purim, etc.

• House Committee – help run and operate the temple in conjunction with the building manager; vet contractors, change light bulbs, meet servicers, etc.

• Marketing/Sponsorships – help recruit and retain sponsorships for temple events and newsletters.

• Office Support – give time to the temple by answering phones, stuffing envelopes, managing the doors, etc. when staff is out or needs help.

We are TBT. We are 325 families strong. 325 who chosen our family and chose to be equity members in a temple we all believe in. I don’t underestimate the power of choice; of commitment; of action. I believe in it. I believe that we all wanted this – we had an internal calling to be here. We need you here - body, mind, spirit and commitment – now, more than ever.

Action. Help us create a sense of comfort, belonging, warmth, connectedness; a feeling of love within our home that lifts us all up in these times of darkness. Our ancestors fought for us to be here. Our brothers and sisters died for us to be here. BE HERE. Join us. Help us make OUR HOME feel peaceful once again.

Am Yisrael Chai! May we all continue to read from right to left!

Robin Kantor, President

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR In these trying times, it is more important than ever for our preschool to continue to do its part to model and teach Jewish values. Wecoming guests, Hachnasat Orchim is a longheld tradition in the preschool. To that end, over one hundred and fifty adults and children were welcomed into the building for Family Fun Day. Complete with face painting, music (Miss Amy), art, a bounce house and dinner, the event was an opportunity to come together as a community and to broaden relationships among our preschool families.

We continued this theme the following week, with our Special Person (formerly Man in My Life) Day. Inviting these special people into our classrooms provides an opportunity to showcase our preschool programming for them. The children were overjoyed to welcome their special person to their rooms and share all their daily activities. In addition to special guests from our homes, we were honored to host Wellington Mayor Anne Gerwig, as we participated in the international “Read for the Record” program. Our three-year-old and PreK children were enthralled as she read to their classes.

wouldn’t be the same will the very important family component; and we look forward to welcoming parents into the preschool for a celebration with the children.

Our preparation for Hanukkah will begin even before we break for Thanksgiving. Hands-on activities for the festival of lights will include constructing variations of the Hanukkiah and playing dreidel.

Besides reinforcing the teachings of the holidays, the practice and repetitions of the many songs taught at this time of year reinforce memory and language development in the young child. The dreidel game, which the children love to play, teaches the miracle of Hanukkah while introducing basic math concepts. Lessons about wants and needs will also extend the conversation about Hakarat Hatov, and further the teaching of being grateful for what we have. Our PreK children will also embrace the Jewish Value, Gemilut Chasadim, acts of loving-kindness, by creating Hanukkah cards to be distributed at a local assisted living community.

Following the Thanksgiving Break, on December 6, the children will incorporate that learning when we actually celebrate Hanukkah with delicious potato latkes and sofganot. Preceding these yummy snacks will be a school-wide Hanukkah sing-a-long complete with recitations of the blessings and the lighting of the Hanukkiah.

As we move ahead with this year’s programming, the planning for the next school year is well underway.

Early registration for the 2024-2025 school year Much of November will be spent learning and preparing for our school Thanksgiving programming. begins on January 22, 2024. Full-time, part-time and extended day options are available for children These experiences will include inviting guests to two through PreK. Registration information will be our preschool home for a celebration, followed available after the holiday break. by a Thanksgiving snack for the children and guests. While everyone likes an occasion to eat, Our best wishes to you for a Festive Thanksgiving the learning occurs in the activities leading up to and Happy Hanukkah! the celebration. Creatively contained within our curriculum, the teachers will integrate activities not Shalom, only about the meaning of Hachnasat Orchim, but also of Hakarat Hatov, being thankful. Under the Sandy Wilensky supervision of teachers, the children will measure Director and mix ingredients, learn new songs and tempos, and create festive centerpieces. Thanksgiving Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Welcome New Members!

Rhonda Ninfo Joel & Mue Rieger Jill & Neal Bennett Jason & Jessica Greenberg Diane “Sonni” Greenberg Michael & Lynn Scheps Sharon Silver Stacey & Jordan Goldman Nicole Mackler & Robert Brumberg

Misheberach Merciful God, we pray to You for the recovery of those who are ill in the congregation and others who are in our hearts. Grant them renewed strength and confidence. Give wisdom and skill to those who help in healing. Help all of us who share the anxiety of their illness to be brave and hopeful. Inspire us with courage and faith, and grant Your blessing to all who call upon You. Mi Shebeirach avoteinu, Avraham, Yitzchak v’Ya-akov – v’eemotaynu, Sara, Rivkah, Rachayl v’Leah O God, who blessed our ancestors, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Sarah, Rebecca, Rachel and Leah, send your blessing to: Florence Bernfeld, Bernard Albert, Rena Bonk, Eliab Erulkar, Phyllis Rosenstock, Seemah Feldberg, Franklin Weiss, Philip Solodkin, Jerry Small, Erna Schulz, Ken Cook, Gordon Roschko, John Casciano, Harriet Davis, Brian Newman, Franki Clement, Peter Patane, Reva Feldman, Laura Couillard Have mercy upon them and graciously restore their health and their strength. Grant each of them a Refuah Shleimah – a complete recovery – along with all others who are suffering.

Baruch attah Adonai, Rofeh ha-cholim – We praise You, O God, Healer of the sick.

Condolences May Their Memory Be a Blessing Dr. Stuart Kleit, husband of Cynthia Kleit Leon Nagler Ellyn Laitman Col. Yohonatan Steinberg Sora Frankel, mother of Ellen Kahan Charles Garvin, father of Amy Liddell Ed List, dear friend of David Strauss Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Donations

Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund • Dr. Ruth Erulkar, wishing Rabbi Rosenkranz a happy, healthy & peaceful 5784 • Nora & Roy Bernstein • Jenny & Steven Levin • Carol Brody, in memory of Dr. Elliott Brody • Stanley Schwartz, in memory of Francine Schwartz • Bruce Dresner, in honor of Rabbi Rosenkranz • Raymond & Dianne Ellenson, in memory of Gregory Chigos, Simon Deyong & Harry Ellenson • Sarah & Alan Shullman • Louis Pollak • Karin & Joe Stein, in memory of Harry & Loretta Stein Educator’s Discretionary Fund • Debra & Steven Shapiro, In memory of Sara & Steve Martin Yahrzeit Fund • Max Whitney, in memory of Theresa Soares • Melissa Sandel, in memory of Mae Lifschitz and Harry Druck • Megan Wellikoff, in memory of Dale J. Kratovil • Michael Yasuna, in memory of loved ones • Irene Warten in memory of Irene Rozenblat and Kurt Warten • Karen & Steven Metzger, in memory of Dr. Abe H. Lucks and Alwyn Metzger • Francine & Robert Follick, in memory of Diana Elicofon • Lynn Ferman, in memory of Jerry Ferman and Myles Saul General Fund • Marcia & Scott Weber • Lynn Ferman, Misheberach prayers for Laura Couillard • Janet Bernstein-Teebagy Rabbi Stephen Pinsky Education Fund • Carol & Paul Leiman, in memory of Sora Frankel, mother of Ellen Kahan Cantor’s Discretionary Fund • Nora & Roy Bernstein • Andrea Harris, in honor of Cantor Slusky for a happy and healthy New Year • Liz & Ron Herman, in honor of Todd Barron’s birthday • Megan & Adam Wellikoff, in honor of Todd Barron’s birthday • Jenny & Steven Levin • Taryn & Daniel Silverstein, in honor of Todd Barron’s birthday • Jennifer & Kevin, Shapiro, in honor of Todd Barron’s birthday • Pam Tahan & Jeremy Ring, in honor of Todd Barron’s birthday • Wesley & Dvorah Palmer • Karin & Joe Stein, in honor of Cantor Rachel Slusky Temple Beth Torah | 900 Big Blue Trace | Wellington, Florida 33414 | (561) 793-2700

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Mazel Tov! SAMANTHA BESSELL Samantha Bessell was called to the Torah on October 28, 2023 - 13 Heshvan 5784. She was lovingly, surrounded by friends and family. Her torah portion was Lech l’echa, where God commands Abraham to “go forth.” This process has taught Samantha that she is now an adult participating in her Jewish world, not just a child living in it. She will go forth with God‘s graces, and we couldn’t be prouder of her. Mazel Tov Sam!!

SARAH BARRON

Sarah Barron, daughter of Todd and Debra Barron, will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah at Temple Beth Torah on November 4th, 2023. Sarah is in the 6th grade at The Greene School. She loves dance, drama, cooking and math.

Sarah is joined by family and friends from around the country. She is grateful for the opportunity to share this special moment in her life with everyone.

Mazel Tov, Sarah!

HANNAH DENSEN Hannah Densen will be called to the Torah as a Bat Mitzvah on December 9th, 2023. Hannah is an 8th grader at Bak Middle School of the Arts majoring in theater. Hannah loves art, dancing, and spending time with family and her close friends. She is the daughter of Seth Densen and Nicole Merritt and will also be celebrating her Bat Mitzvah alongside grandparents Robin and Skip Lieblein and Jacqueline Huhem, and many other relatives, both near and far.

B R A DY S E G A L

Brady Segal, son of Nichole and Fred Segal, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on December 16, 2023. Brady is in seventh grade at Emerald Cove Middle School. Brady enjoys video games, history, and movies. Brady will be celebrating his Bar MItzvah with his parents, his sister Violet, his grandparents, and other relatives.

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Meet The Saxonhouses Dr. Jack Saxonhouse and his wife, Joan, a retired teacher and makeup artist, moved to South Florida from Croton on the Hudson, New York in 1990. They lived in Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Lake Worth and Wellington prior to their move to the Arden community in Loxahatchee three years ago. Arden is unique in that it’s an “agrihood” where residents each take part in a farm share of produce every year. “I just fell in love with the community,” said Dr. Saxonhouse. They have two grown children and five grandchildren.

Dr. Saxonhouse is a retired Periodontist. Today, he is a Dental Practice Transition Consultant where he helps dentists buy and sell their practices. The Saxonhouse’s became members of Temple Beth Torah this past summer. “We especially love the services and meeting new people,” said Dr. Saxonhouse. They both enjoy being a part of a Jewish community and have met new friends and neighbors from Arden who are also members.

In their free time The Saxonhouses like to golf together, go on cruises and visit their grandchildren. They also have a three year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Minnie Cooper.

Meet The Rosenblatts Alice Rosenblatt and her husband, David, moved from New York City to Wellington and became members of Temple Beth Torah in 2004. They reside in Olympia and have twin boys Andrew and Jonathan. When they were younger, the twins attended Temple Beth Torah Leonie Arguetty Preschool but now Andrew works for Tesla and Jonathan works for H&H Purchasing Services right here in Wellington. “We just love Wellington, it’s small enough where everyone really knows each other,” said Mrs. Rosenblatt.

Not only did Mrs. Rosenblatt serve on the first preschool committe, she also was a part of the temple board for over six years. She particularly loves the sense of closeness within the temple and the feeling of being a part of a close-knit Jewish community. “I still have close friends to this day from when my sons were in preschool!” said Mrs. Rosenblatt.

In their spare time they enjoy playing pickleball, going to the gym and taking cruises. They also have two big mutts, Jasper and Millie.

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TEMPLE BETH TORAH

Sisterhood The WRJ and Temple Beth Torah Sisterhood stand firm in our unwavering support of our partners in Israel. We are dedicated to strengthening the voice of women globally, nurturing congregations, and promoting progressive Jewish values.

ple Beth Torah Sisterhood

Duringyou our recent sisterhood meeting, we were honored to host Tamika Rawleigh from AlpertJFS.org.

Invites to our

She delivered a powerful presentation on Domestic Abuse, shedding light on how to recognize it and highlighting programs for teenagers to learn about healthy relationships. For information and assistance, please contact Tamika Rawleigh, the Domestic Abuse Program Director, at 561-684-1991 or visit www.AlpertJFS.org.

February 22, 2019 7 PM

Sisterhood Shabbat

We unite with Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) to support the WRJ-RAC (Religious Action Center)-FL Reproductive Freedom Campaign. Marcy Samuels leads our efforts in support of the Ballot Initiative for Reproductive Freedom, aiming to protect reproductive rights.

Our Service Theme:

We also ensure enjoyable times together. Recently, our Mahjong beginners’ game night was a great success, thanks to volunteer leaders Barbara Nussbaum and Judith Hughes. Exciting events are on the horizon, including Mahjong nights and other engaging ideas like a trivia night, theater outings, and participation in the Jewish Film Festival.

Mark your calendars for already scheduled events, like the TBT Family Picnic and Interfaith Service, both supported by Sisterhood, as well as upcoming gatherings like Latkes and Vodka, hosted jointly by Brotherhood and Sisterhood. Let’s not forget our annual Hanukkah book exchange at Linda Howard’s home, Sisterhood Shabbat, Shirah-Bingotini, and the Sisterhood Women’s Vegan Seder. Join us in these fantastic experiences, and let’s make unforgettable memories together.

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TBT Brotherhood Hello from your Temple Beth Torah Brotherhood leadership! We - President Paul Gaba, Vice President Sam Glucksman, Treasurer Roger Grave de Peralta, Secretary Bob Eisenberg, and President Emeritus Joel Zaidspiner - are incredibly excited to be working with TBT leadership and membership to provide quality social and spiritual events. If you are a member of Brotherhood, we hope you are enjoying the offerings thus far; if you are not yet a member, we encourage you to join us and be a part of the festivities.

For example, we had an amazing turnout to both construct the Temple Sukkah at the end of September and take it down around a week later. Sources tell us it was a beautiful (albeit temporary) extension of the shul, and that it was sturdy enough to withstand Category 5 hurricanes. We take great pride in our handiwork.

Speaking of handiwork, your Brotherhood is putting together a list of “honey-do” projects for the Temple, to help keep our religious home neat and clean. With a new roof over our collective heads, we hope the project list is exponentially reduced, but we know there are still DIY projects to tackle.

After a brief sabbatical, our successful “Bros Night” Out socials will continue on Tuesday, November 28, at Seven Axes at the corner of State Road 7 and Lake Worth Road. Details will be announced soon, but this event will serve as an opportunity to both hit some bullseyes and raise money for American Friends of Magen David Adom, which is Israel’s version of the Red Cross. AFMDA has been providing emergency aid and information since early on in the crisis last month, and Temple Beth Torah has already raised nearly $20,000 to assist the cause. Every dollar matters, and we’d like to add to that amount. And on Thursday, December 21, Bros Night Out will take place at Flanigan’s on State Road 7, when Seattle visits Dallas for some Thursday Night Football action (New Orleans visiting the Los Angeles Rams).

Your Brotherhood and Sisterhood are teaming up for two upcoming temple-wide events as well. On Sunday, November 12, Brotherhood will be serving up the burgers, dogs, and other foods off the grill at the Temple Beth Torah Picnic at Loxahatchee Groves Park. And the evening of Saturday, December 2, is the annual Latkes & Vodka Party, featuring food, drink, fun, and the KRUSH Party Band for your music and dancing enjoyment! For the third consecutive year, your hosts are Linda and Arthur Howard. Additional details coming your way!

Also on the immediate horizon: a craft brew tasting night, and participating with the Florida Chapter of the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs’ “Hockey Night Out” function Wednesday, December 6, to watch the Florida Panthers take on the Dallas Stars.

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Our calendar of events can be found on the Brotherhood website, www.tbtbrotherhood.com. You can also follow us on Facebook, and see pix from our events: www.facebook.com/tbtbrotherhood.

Again, we encourage every male member of Temple Beth Torah to join your Brotherhood. We offer a vibrant, energetic social and religious outlet for all of the congregation, and with your membership and involvement, can achieve above and beyond our many past successes. The dues for 2023-24 remains $54, and by joining us, you have a direct and positive impact on the future of this congregation. You can pay Brotherhood dues through a secure link on our website, or go “old school” and pay via personal check. And if you are a new member of Temple Beth Torah, your first year of Brotherhood membership is free! What a bargain!

Your 2023-25 TBT Brotherhood Executive Board - Paul L. Gaba, President - Sam Glucksman, Vice President

JOIN US!

- Roger Grave de Peralta, Treasurer - Bob Eisenberg, Secretary - Joel Zaidspiner, President Emeritus

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JOIN BROTHERHOOD FOR 2023-2024!

What is Brotherhood?

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Within the structure of the Congregation, Brotherhood is a service group.

Brotherhood is an organization where people meet, plan and make friends.

Our Brotherhood annual donation ($54 - WHAT A BARGAIN!) supports family activities, provides extra funds for our youth group, sponsors Temple events and covers our Paid-Up Membership Dinner in the winter of 2023-2024.

Provide funding for gifts and projects for our youth groups

What we do?

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Aid with food & refreshments during picnics, Purim Carnival and Chanukah Party Organize sporting events / guest speakers Your children will be eligible to apply for a Stephen H. Pinsky College Scholarship (Spring 2024) Plan and participate in the annual Brotherhood Shabbat Service.

And much, much more!

BROTHERHOOD IS GIVING. BROTHERHOOD IS US. PLEASE JOIN. Sincerely, Your TBT Brotherhood Executive Board for 2023-2025: Paul L. Gaba President

Sam Glucksman Vice President

Roger Grave de Peralta Bob Eisenberg Treasurer Secretary

7/01/2023 – 6/30/2024 TEMPLE BETH TORAH BROTHERHOOD ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEE ~ $54.00 Name: ______________________________________________________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________

Please make checks payable to: TBT Brotherhood or

Pay Directly Online at: http://www.tbtbrotherhood.com or Credit Card info: #_____________________________________________ Exp Date: _____/_____ Billing Address:

Security Code: ____

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There are two ways to donate: • Collect any used/loose legos you can find (Sizes, colors, incomplete sets do not matter!)

• Purchase brand new lego sets (Please leave them unwrapped)

Bring the bricks to our donation drive on Sunday, November 5th during Shorashim Hebrew School from 9:00AM - 12:00PM or look for the red collection bin inside Temple Beth Torah’s lobby.

Learn more about BBB at bricksbustingboredom.org

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Lunch and Learn at Temple Beth Torah

Topic: “Family Dynamics in the Book of Genesis” Wednesday, November 8th @ 12:00PM Please Bring Your Own Lunch RSVP to office@templebethtorah.net

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TBT Picnic 2023 Food Music, for n and Fu s!

All Age

Sunday, November 12th 12PM - 2PM · BBQ Lunch · Obstacle Course · Face Painting

Bring a Glove a Ball or nd a Game Play w Friends ith !

· Music · Games · And More!

Loxahatchee Groves Park 13901 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

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RSVP by November 1st to office@templebethtorah.net $30 per Family (4 People) or $10 per Adult & $5 per Child Temple Beth Torah Family Picnic Order Form 2023 Name: Phone:

Members Email:

Number of Adults Attending:

Number Children Attending With Ages:

Check (Payable to Temple Beth Torah)

Shul Cloud

Total Enclosed:

Questions? Email Meredith at office@templebethtorah.net. Please RSVP and pay by November 8th.

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Temple Beth Torah and St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Welcomes You To Our

Thursday, November 16th • 7:00 P.M. Hosted by Temple Beth Torah RSVP to office@templebethtorah.net

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Join us and make a difference in our community!

Teen Engagement at Temple Beth Torah

BECOME A COUNSELOR! Madrichim for Grades 8-12 Become an assistant in our Shorashim Religious School on Sunday mornings and earn community service hours while performing a wonderful mitzvah!

TiBToFTY

TiBToFTY Jr.

Chai School

Youth Group for Grades 9-12

Youth Group for Grades 6-8

For Grades 8-12

High school students will engage in fun and exciting programs, including our outdoor events, lock-ins, social action projects and

Our middle school students will participate in exciting and engaging social events throughout the year.

This mitzvah-based approach to Jewish values and ethics will reinforce the meaning of tzedek chavarti (social justice). Topics will

Confirmation Class For Grade 10

Experience the modern history of Israel and Zionism.

Using interactive mediums,

weekend programs with other Jewish teens throughout the Southeast. TiBToFTY offers

include environmentalism, care for the elderly, protecting animals, and

students will learn about the roots of modern Zionism, the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and the culture,

teens a great way to make

other hands-on social action

food and art of our spiritual

life-long friendships and deepen Jewish identities.

learning. Community service hours will be given for time spent in the community

homeland. The course will be taught by Rabbi Rosenkranz.

helping others.

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SOCIAL JUSTICE TRIP

O p e n to S t u d e n t s i n G ra d e s 1 0 -1 2 Visit and tour museums and monuments Learn and study Jewish principles Lobby and actively participate in government advocacy Meet and bond with other teens f rom around the country (over 500 are expected to attend) Great college resumé builder!

Spots will fill up fast!

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Estimated Cost: $800 per person which includes, airfare, hotel, program expenses, local transportation and most meals. Scholarships may be available - please contact Rabbi for more information. More details to follow.

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Lauren Baumgartner Laurie Herzlin Matthew Engel Richard Silverman Kira Pinsky Jennifer Rosenblum Janna Zaidspiner Bena Levy Adam Norwitch Myra Goodman Eva Gryczan Jenny Levin Lawrence Bergman Gillian Goodman David Rosenblatt Sandy Glassman Jennifer Strom Scott Strom Ellen Shapiro Haviv Rosenkranz Sarah Barron Ashley Salzman Shelley Sandler Ava Hefty Jayden Watter Asher Tamaroff Stevie Steinberg Erica Bethe Levin Kane Madilyn Walsh Karli Plaza Ezra Estrach Charlotte Samarel Ronald Ackerman Judith Hughes Dara Lustig Julie Buxbaum Simcha Silverman Jason Fingerhut Robin Kantor Joshua Levine Ethan Barak Victoria Roth Ricardo Whitney Soares Isla Glucksman Kyra Bergman Claire Bausch Jaden Gerlitz Debra Weinstein Henry Brodie Donna Rosman Xiao Sheinkin Bill Glassman Brianna Koos

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Shahar Pasch Bobbi Ackerman Stanley Levin Leah Teebagy Michael Koos Doreen Godes Steven Ellenson Bonni Lopater Michele Blecher Eric Shullman Lana Seid Madeleine Raifman Mierka Drucker Deborah Folb Steven Teebagy Jennifer Goldstein Anna Shernoff Carole Sternlieb Ian Bessell David Bialick Kerri Gould Isaac Seelaus Sonny Loss Irene Levine Nichole Segal Stephen Sklans Melissa Fossum Chris Fleming Stephen Strom Maya Palmer Jacob Palmer Sam Bordonaro Ethan Frost Justin Fossum Eric Seid Sophia Mitchell Rachel Bausch Sage Bickerstaff Elcilia Kessler Gavin Kinney Kerry Cook Sara Gould Nicole Mackler Alberto Michan Lewis Lopater Abby Eidelman Dianne Ellenson Maya Goldberg Louis Bowers Heather Kingwell Mandy Rubenstein Dov Eidelman Ilana Finkel

12/7 12/8 12/8 12/8 12/9 12/10 12/10 12/11 12/11 12/11 12/11 12/12 12/12 12/12 12/13 12/13 12/13 12/13 12/13 12/14 12/14 12/14 12/16 12/16 12/16 12/16 12/18 12/19 12/19 12/19 12/20 12/20 12/20 12/20 12/21 12/21 12/22 12/23 12/23 12/23 12/24 12/26 12/27 12/27 12/27 12/28 12/30 12/30 12/31 12/31 12/31 12/31

Elyse Salzman Tyler Davis Edward K. Medoff Jennifer Shapiro Kimberly Lent Mitchell Fingerhut Benjamin Katz Alyse Bessell Matthew Folb Barbara Greenstein Todd Steinberg Addison Belle Lili Ackerman Ira Stein Andrea Strom Karen Cook Alexa Eisenberg Lee Kantor Olivia Mucha Zachary Nestler Blaze Bressler Marissa Eisenberg Ethan Kanterman Teresa Fingerhut Donna Kleban, M.D. Adam Pugatch Ezra Shorr Juliet Cohen Rafael Blecher Arthur Lichtman Joyce Primost Rachel Eidelman Jaqueline Glucksman Jaqueline Medoff Jill Teplitsky Dmitriy Dinovitser Jacob Rosenblum Reva Feldman Brett Finkel Michael Scheps Jonas Slusher Diane “Sonni” Greenberg Joshua Wollerstein Paige Ellenson Stacey Goldman Eli Grave de Peralta Nicole Ramdeen Karen Eismann Aliyah Fossum Zac Farhi Roger Grave de Peralta Allyson Joseph Lynn Scheps

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November & December Anniversaries 11/1 11/4 11/6 11/7 11/7 11/10 11/11 11/11 11/12 11/12 11/13 11/15 11/15 11/15 11/19 11/20 11/20 11/22

David & Alice Rosenblatt Jill & Joshua Cohen Rich & Dana Walsh Michael & Bonnie Koos Andrea & Michael Rudnet Sean & Sari Lane Todd & Debra Barron Erica & Eric Wilcox Adam & Megan Wellikoff Danielle & Jason Disbrow Larisa & Howard Berlin Adam & Bobbi Norwitch Tami & James Bowers Daniel & Jessie Barak Wayne & Gloria Jacobson Alan & Laurie Herzlin Karli & Ricardo Plaza Howard & Janice Kaplan

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Fred & Cheslie Shernoff Ilene & Jeremy Wallace Robert & Meryl Eisenberg

4 Years 21 Years 46 Years

12/1 12/1 12/9 12/13 12/13 12/14 12/18 12/18 12/23 12/26 12/31 12/31

Carl & Rhona Altomari Melissa & David Hefty Howard & Deanna Shullman Suzanne & Stanton Medoff Rebecca & David Mennillo Arthur & Alaine Green Andrew & Jennifer Goldstein Jerold & Joy Klein Kenneth & Deborah Clein Carey & Michele Blecher Deborah & Matthew Koenig Hillary Lent & Michael Fishkind

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