TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI
CHAI LITES
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2015 CHESVAN-TEVET 5776 VOLUME 74 NUMBER 2
137 N.E. 19th Street, Miami, FL 33132 | 305-573-5900 | www.templeisrael.net
CHANUKAH NEW MEMBER SHABBAT DINNER DECEMBER 11, 2015 AT 6:00 PM SEE PAGE 12 FOR MORE DETAILS
Coming Home
NOVEMBER 13-15
RABBI MITCH CHEFITZ
See page 8 for event information
CLERGY AND STAFF M. Thomas Heyn
Rabbi, Spiritual Leader
Ext. 406, rabbi@templeisrael.net
Joel Berger
Executive Director
Ext. 404, jberger@templeisrael.net
Dr. Alan Mason
Director of Music
Ext. 409, amason@templeisrael.net
TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI - a progressive Reform congregation has been celebrating its diversity in downtown Miami since 1922.
Karen Susman
Director of Education and Youth Engagement
Ext. 409, ksusman@templeisrael.net
Isabel Montoto
Office Manager
Ext. 405, imontoto@templeisrael.net
Irene Warner
Bookkeeper
Ext. 407, iwarner@templeisrael.net
Megan Gerstel
Table of Contents MESSAGES From the Rabbi Presidential Perspective Executive Director A Musical Interlude SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS EDUCATION AND YOUTH Religious School Philosophy ADULT LEARNING
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Vice President-Education Vice President-Fundraising Vice President-Membership Vice President Religious Affairs
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WORSHIP November & December Schedule
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LIFE CYCLE EVENTS Mazel Tov Birthdays & Anniversaries Our Deepest Sympathy Yahrzeits
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SUPPORTERS
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NOVEMBER CALENDAR
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Secretary Treasurer Linda Datko MacAdam Glinn Ben Kuehne*
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Douglas M. Jacobs Lance Harke Julia Zaias, DVM, PhD Howard D. Goldstein Brian Hirsch Diane King Robert Glazier* Mark Walker, MD ADVISORY COUNCIL Joan L. Schaeffer* Chair
Jonathan Neuman
Leonard L. Abess
Joan L. Schaeffer*
Joe Farcus
Terry Tasker Robert Waxman Henry E. Wolff, Jr.*
Michael Graubert, MD Seymour Hecker John Kanter Betsy Kaplan
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PAST PRESIDENTS
Edythe Kerness
Peter Bermont
Elton J. Kerness
Dr. Joan Bornstein Marsha B. Elser Robert Glazier Jane Kahn Jacobs
Lawrence Leitner Marlin Lewis Merri Mann Budd Mayer
Ben Kuehne
Richard Milstein
Michael D. Orovitz
S. Ronald Pallot
Norma Orovitz Candace Ruskin Joan L. Schaeffer Jack Schillinger Gerald K. Schwartz Michael A. Silver
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Executive Clergy Assistant
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Nicolle Forrest
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
GET INVOLVED Sisterhood Corner
DECEMBER CALENDAR
Event and Outreach Coordinator
Stanley G. Tate Henry E. Wolff, Jr.
Neil Rollnick Kenneth D. Rosen Barton Sacher Neil Schaffel Brenda Shapiro Sandra Simon Mark Teitelbaum *Past President
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FROM THE RABBI
Rabbi M. Thomas Heyn
To Embrace or Not to Embrace Complexity?
Last year at a Chanukah party, I found myself sharing what I had learned in rabbinical school about the holiday’s historical background. I explained how it began not only as a struggle between Jews and Greco-Syrians but as a battle within the Jewish community between zealots and early reformers. The Maccabees ushered in a period of Jewish independence plagued by intrigue and fratricide which led to its own downfall. Soon after, the Talmudic rabbis decided to whitewash this tragic outcome with a story about oil that lasted for eight days. As I was chatting away, I suddenly became aware that my hosts were staring at me with mouths half-open as though they were stunned. “What’s wrong? What did I say?” I wondered aloud. “Are you saying that the miracle of the oil is a myth?” “Well, a sacred myth....” Unfortunately, it was too late. By then, it seemed a cloud had settled over the party and we ate our latkes in silence for a while until someone changed the subject. Since then, I’ve spent quite a bit of time in our Tuesday noontime classes teaching a core group of students about the stages of faith development and the skills associated with spiritual intelligence. I find it interesting that the fourth skill is “complexity of inner thought.” In other words, as people grow and mature, their capacity for nuance and complexity can also develop. When that happens, their ability to consider multiple points of view can lead to “third options” which can take everyone to a new level. It’s unfortunate that most religious communities do not encourage this complexity of inner thought. Instead, they prefer to stick with the stories we learned as children. Jews who are interested in higher levels of critical thinking
typically find their way to academic or secular pursuits, revisiting the religious stories of their youth on occasions like Passover and Chanukah. They are happy to suspend their disbelief long enough to sit through a seder or a retelling of the Chanukah story, then they return to reality as they know it and live it on a daily basis. This is true in other religious communities as well, which may account for the overall decline in religiosity in “first-world” populations. Of course, I have many Jewish friends who appreciate, if not relish, traditional stories along with the values they represent. Some of these folks have been blessed with the ability to overlook complexity. Usually this ability goes hand in hand with a deep and abiding affection for yiddishkeit and everything Jewish. It’s an affair of the heart, not of the head. For others, like myself, we appreciate the stories because of their complexity. My analytical perspective and obsession with intellectual integrity may be due, in part, to the fact that I was born into a family of German-Jewish descent. It’s no coincidence that critical biblical scholarship and Reform Judaism also had German Jewish roots. Furthermore, my affinity for Judaism emerged in my late twenties as a consequence of my being a spiritual seeker. It wasn’t already engrained in my psyche, as it is for people who were raised by family members who could speak Hebrew or Yiddish and could relate first-hand stories about the Holocaust and the building up of the State of Israel. This could also explain why, for me, this holiday is more complex than it seemed to be for my Chanukah party hosts. You see, Chanukah isn’t just about the miracle of the oil, or even about the struggle of the Maccabees against the Greco-Syrians. It’s also about the conflict that raged within the Jewish community between traditionalists and reformers, a conflict that continues unabated to this day. In his New York Times column, David Brooks observed that Alexander the Great brought modernizing ideas and institutions to the Middle East. “At its best,” he writes, “Hellenistic culture emphasized the power of reason and the importance of individual conscience. It brought Continued on page 4 November-December 2015 Chesvan-Tevet 5776 Volume 74 Number 2
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.......................................................................................................................................................................................... theaters, gymnasiums and debating societies to the cities. It raised living standards, especially in places like Jerusalem. Many Jewish reformers embraced these improvements. “Urbane Jews assimilated parts of Greek culture into their own, taking Greek names like Jason, exercising in the gymnasium and prospering within Greek institutions. Not all Jews assimilated. Some resisted quietly. Others fled to the hills.” It was only when Antiochus sought to eradicate religious observance altogether that Jewish traditionalists took up arms. When they did, the first person they killed was a fellow Jew. The Maccabees went on to forcibly circumcise Jews who had chosen to assimilate into the dominant culture. Not content with winning their own right to religious freedom, once they won the war and re-captured the Temple, they imposed their religious views on everyone under their power. In the eyes of Hellenized Jews, were they freedom fighters or fundamentalists? The truth depends on who’s telling their story, and for what purpose. As Ari Zavitsky wrote in a piece on Chanukah for Zeek, such extremism is starkly at odds with pluralism and rationalism. “It says you’re either with us or you’re against us, or rather, you’re either with God, or an apostate.” When we celebrate Chanukah without asking when and how the Maccabees lost the moral high ground, we miss an opportunity to examine our own values and consider multiple points of view. I don’t want to ruin anyone’s Chanukah party this year, but I do think we can use this holiday as an opportunity. On Passover, we ask questions and spill wine from our glasses to acknowledge the suffering of our oppressors. On Rosh Hashanah we read and struggle with Abraham’s blind obedience to God’s command that he bind and sacrifice his son Isaac. If adding candles to the menorah for eight days symbolizes the increase of light in times of darkness, wouldn’t it make sense for us to increase our knowledge of, and appreciation for, complexity? My experience tells me that critical thinking and intellectual integrity aren’t a threat to faith but can help it to shine even brighter. Chag Urim Sameah –Happy Festival of Lights!
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PRESIDENTIAL
Perspective Thankful
As I write this article, I look back at the tremendous High Holy Days that we had here at Temple Israel. The song “Somewhere Over the Douglas M. Jacobs Rainbow” keeps playing in my head President and I will never forget that scene with everyone singing together. I am very thankful for our spirit, passion and enthusiasm. I also look ahead to the next few months at Temple Israel. We have so many great events planned. As you look through this edition of Chai Lites, circle a few of the events and plan on attending. Rabbi Chefitz is back for a great weekend. Our new iOneg is producing more fun and learning at our Oneg Shabbats. We have so many great programs planned that all we need now is you. I am very thankful for our members. And what about our new members? So many people joined our Temple before the holidays that we never have a chance to say thanks. So I am saying thank you! Our new members will be honored at our annual Chanukah Dinner on Friday, December 11th. Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us. I am thankful for our new members! I am working with a great Board of Trustees and a terrific staff. They are committed 100% each and every day to make Temple Israel of Greater Miami the best in all of South Florida. I am thankful to each and every one of them. I am thankful for my family. They have put up with me again as President of the Temple that I grew up in and love. Thank you to everyone in my family who supports my endeavors. Lastly, thank you to everyone who supported our High Holy Day appeal. We are so close to our goal that I wanted to make one last request. There is a pledge card on page 17. If you have not participated, even a pledge of $18.00 Continued on page 28
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR What do you have to be thankful for? It’s a crazy world we are living in right now. I can’t open up Facebook, Twitter, TV or radio any day and not only see evidence of violence and aggression against Israel, but Joel Berger Executive Director against many people in the world. I pray for the day when this goes away and that my kids can grow up in a world of peace and happiness. Besides all of that, I am thankful for so many things in life that I made a list. Maybe you could take some time and make yours. I know it will help see the better things in life. -My Wife. She puts up with me each and every day. We are coming up on 18 years together and I couldn’t be happier. -My Kids. They make me so proud to be their father. Theater productions.Good grades in school. Respectful of others. They make me smile every day. -My Mom. My Mom drives me crazy, but I would have no other Mom in the world. -Our Bubbe. She passed away on November 7th of last year. Gloria’s mom loved our children to the moon and back. We miss her each and every day and can’t fill the void in our hearts where she always was. -Temple Israel. It’s been almost 18 months (I stopped counting days) since I arrived to a very warm welcome which continues each and every day. Please don’t lose your spirit and enthusiasm Temple Israel. It’s what sets you apart from every other Temple and Synagogue. -The Staff of Temple Israel. It’s a great feeling knowing that you are coming to work with some of the finest people around. We finally feel whole and I love working with this group of professionals each and every day.
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Jews & Java with Rabbi Heyn
NOVEMBER 10 8:00 a. m. – 9:00 a.m. Off-campus at Naked Lunch 1951 NW 7th Avenue
NOVEMBER 24 and DECEMBER 22 8:00 a. m. – 9:00 a.m. Off-campus at Zak the Baker 405 NW 26th St
Get your much-needed fill of sustenance and spirituality when Rabbi Tom Heyn helps you perk up your morning with a Jews and Java meetup. It’ll be a casual time to stop by, chat, and learn for a bit. Session is free; food and drink cost is on your own.
All are welcome! For more information, call 305.573.5900 or email info@templeisrael.net.
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The new season of The Central Chavurah programs began on October 8th. Save the date for the next two meetings, November 12 and December 10. Our theme this season is Jews and ancient civilizations. We have an exciting line up of speakers this season. Atle Vere will speak of the new discoveries related to ancient Egypt and the Exodus. The Central Chavurah meets every SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7:00 PM at Temple Israel. For more details, contact Vickie Schulman at vschulman@msn.com or 786-208-9505. 6
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THE TEMPLE ISRAEL BOOK CLUB WANTS TO KNOW. . . ............................................................................................................ Have you read a book lately that you just couldn’t put down? If so, we need you to join our First Monday book lovers group. Please share your reading experience with us. Our discussion in November and December will zero in on the books listed below, but some of the most enjoyable moments of the hour we spend together are getting tips from each other and jotting down the titles which others are reading.
Date:
Monday, November 2, 2015
Time: 12:00 P.M. in Kaplan Hall
MY PROMISED LAND THE TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY OF ISRAEL By Ari Shavit
One of the most important books about Israel and Zionism that I have ever read... both inspiring and at times heartbreakingly painful. It tells the story of the Jewish state as it has never been told before, capturing both the triumph and the torment. - Daniel Gordin, Shalom College, Jerusalem
Date:
Monday, December 7, 2015
Time:
12:00 P.M. in Kaplan Hall
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN By Paula Hawkins
On the best seller list for many months, this Hitchcock-like thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat. Artfully crafted and utterly riveting, the expert pacing of this novel is reminiscent of Strangers on a Train and Rear Window.
Following the book discussion, you are invited to stay on for light refreshments. If you enjoy Mah-Jongg, there is almost always a table with the tiles set up, or you can simply enjoy a bit of socializing with other First Monday attendees. For further information contact: Gail Lewis at 305-374-2533 or Dody Raskin at 305-891-5823.
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2016 SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE RABBI DAVID INGBER
Feb 6, 2016
Named by Newsweek as one of 2013’s top 50 most influential rabbis in the United States as well as by The Forward as one of the 50 most newsworthy and notable Jews in America, Rabbi David promotes a renewed Jewish mysticism that integrates meditative mindfulness and physical awareness into mainstream, post-modern Judaism. A major 21st Century Jewish thinker and educator, his rich perspective, open heart and mind, and full-bodied approach to Jewish learning has brought him to speak throughout the United States and worldwide throughout Canada, Europe and Israel. He’ll take a break from his congregation in NYC (Romemu) to be with us for a Shabbat morning “Shabbaton.” RABBI DAVID JAFFE
Feb 19-20, 2016
Rabbi Jaffe’s teaching, organizing, writing and consulting explore the intersection of moral-spiritual development and ethical action in the world. He is currently working on a book about the inner-life and social activism to be published in 2016. He teaches and consults nationally and throughout the Boston area with such groups as The Mussar Institute, The Institute for Jewish Spirituality, The David Project, JOIN for Justice, Hebrew College/CJP and the Boston JCRC. He is a Dorot Fellow, member of the AJWS Global Justice Fellowship and charter member of the International Rabbinic Fellowship. JOEY WIESENBERG
Mar 11-12, 2016
Joey is the Creative Director of the Hadar Center for Communal Jewish Music, and is the author of Building Singing Communities. He’s a multi-instrumentalist musician, singer and composer who has performed and recorded internationally with dozens of bands in a wide variety of musical styles. Having come to cherish the imperfectly beautiful music of normal people singing together, Joey works to empower communities around the world to unlock their musical and spiritual potential, and to make music a lasting and joy-filled force in shul and in Jewish life.
Sunday, November 15
Sunday, December 13
JSBoomers are invited to attend our Scholar In Residence lecture by Mitch Chefitz. He will be our featured speaker for the Global Day of Jewish Learning.
We will meet on the rooftop terrace for a Chanukah Latke Party. Rabbi Cheryl Weiner will speak about Transitions & Transformations.
The presentation will be held in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary from 10-11:30 am, to be followed by a JSBoomers brunch on the rooftop terrace.
To RSVP for either event, please email JSBoomers@yahoo.com
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iOneg An “i”nteractive Oneg Experience Right after Oneg Shabbat November Schedule 11/6 - A Discussion on Interfaith Activism with Rabbi Mark Winer 11/13 - Mitch Chefitz – Scholar-in-Residence Weekend 11/20 - Rabbi Tom – A workshop on blessings for Thanksgiving 11/27 - Oliver Pfeffer Tai-Chi group demonstration
December Schedule 12/4 - Dr. Ryan Longman discussion of Jewish genetic diseases 12/11 - Chanukah Sing-A-Long with Dr. Alan Mason and the Temple Israel singers 12/18 - Salsa dancing seminar by Jeff Stoffa with Jill Brookner 12/25 - Chinese food and movie night
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CHANUKAH NEW MEMBER SHABBAT DINNER DECEMBER 11, 2015 AT 6:00 PM
CHANUKAH – NEW MEMBER SHABBAT DINNER RESERVATION FORM You are cordially invited to join your Temple Israel Family. Please fill out the following reservation form and enclose payment to confirm your reservations. RSVP Required. Meals must be paid in advance. Money will not be taken at the door. ____ Adult Member(s) x $18
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Education and Youth
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Temple Israel RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Philosophy
ADULT LEARNING
“To live and teach the sanctity of Life” .....Elie Wiesel
There are so many exciting events taking place in the Rabbi Colman A. Zwitman Religious School! We finally finished the holidays, and are working on learning about our prayers and our Torah Portion for each week. All our classes are improving their Hebrew Reading skills….and is evident every Sunday morning during T’filah (prayer). If you have not been around Temple Israel on a Sunday morning, I invite you to join us! You will see smiling faces, children singing and understanding their prayers, and classroom teachers that have our students engaged and happy. We now have 57 students enrolled in our Religious School…and that number continues to grow. Please tell your friends and relatives about Temple Israel. I know that I am so thankful to work with not only such an amazing and talented staff, a wonderful and dedicated Board of Trustees, but members that have so many opportunities to get involved in a synagogue to be proud of. Our Adult Education classes are in full swing. Adult Beginning Hebrew Classes have begun on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, and we have almost 25 adults learning Hebrew. The second class in the series, learning to “Read, Chant and Understand our Prayers”, begins on Wednesday, December 2nd at 6:30 p.m., and if we have enough interest, again on Sunday mornings. For more information about our Adult Education Series, please check your weekly e-mails. We are very proud of our Youth Group, TIFTY (Temple Israel Federation of Temple Youth). We are small in numbers, but mighty in spirit. TIFTY is open for all teens from 8th – 12th Grades. 14
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WEEKLY LEARNING Tuesday Noontime Learning w/Rabbi Heyn Tuesdays, 12-1 p.m. in the Rabbi’s Study November 10, 17 and 24; December 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 We are exploring SQ21: The Twenty-One Skills of Spiritual Intelligence by Cindy Wigglesworth. In the 1990’s, psychologists like Daniel Goleman discovered that EQ (Emotional Intelligence) is just as important as IQ. Now researchers are saying that SQ (Spiritual Intelligence) is a “capstone intelligence” that can be identified with twenty-one skills or competencies. SQ21 offers a way for atheists, people of faith, and those who are “spiritual but not religious” to understand how spirituality can be both practical and transformative.
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Get Involved
SISTERHOOD CORNER
................................................................................................................................................................................... your children a study basket just in time for Chanukah; a basket filled with goodies from their Temple Israel family. All you need to do is e-mail Temple Israel Sisterhood with your name, your child’s name, pertinent phone numbers, and college information and we will take care of the rest. Susie Goldberg
Wendy Saltzburg
Sisterhood Co-Presidents
Who We Were… Who We Are… Who We Will Become… A Celebration of the Generations Sisterhood is Strong. How did you break your fast this year? Sisterhood held a wonderful Break the Fast for over 100 people. The food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Fifteen volunteers worked diligently to create a very special day. Thank you to Sandi Simon and her committee. What a great way to start the year! Our Sisterhood Sukkot Bake Off was a terrific success. Between the dancing Rock On Shabbat and Phyllis Littman’s winning scrumptious Trifle dessert, it was a night we all enjoyed! Thank you to Vickie Schulman and her committee. Celebrating in our Sukkah was an extra special bonus. Our Sisterhood Board is growing. We welcome Lucy Holtz, Brenda Neuman, Sandy Krasnow, Barbara Udell, and Julia Zaias. Future Events: The 50th WRJ/URJ Biennial Assembly 2015 is in Orlando Florida, November 4th - 8th. It is a one-of-akind, five-day experience for Reform/Progressive Jewish women. It is the place for WRJ members and women from across North America and around the world - See more at: https://www.wrj.org/events/assembly#sthash. oOJvHzmJ.dpuf You will never forget how amazing a feeling it is to share Shabbat with 5,000 fellow congregants. Parents of College Students: We would love to send 16
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Our Paid up Membership Brunch for all Sisterhood and Friends of Sisterhood will be Sunday, November 15th at 12:30 PM. Please reserve your seating by calling the Temple. This is also our day to celebrate and learn with Rabbi Mitch Chefitz, as our Scholar-in-Residence series. Please join us immediately following Rabbi Chefitz’s presentation for the luncheon. We will continue our tradition of First Mondays with inspiring book reviews, Mah Jong, and good times. Bring a bag lunch. Our books are a favorite endeavor for many of our temple members. Come enjoy! Sisterhood and Brotherhood are invited to Chanukah Happenings with our Religious School. There will be Latkes (potato pancakes) and Sufganiyot (fried donuts w/ powdered sugar) for all, so be prepared to cook and eat! Sunday, December 13th at 10:00 AM. Brotherhood & Sisterhood Joint Event; TBA Next Sisterhood Board Meeting. Sunday; December 6th @ 12:30 PM. Thank you from Susie Goldberg and Wendy Fleming Saltzburg
On NOVEMBER 19TH the funds raised on Give Miami Day for Temple Israel will go directly to our Rabbi Colman Zwitman Religious School. There is nothing more important in our lives, and in the life of our Temple, than our children. We have seen tremendous growth in our Religious School this year! The funds raised will continue to support our children with great educational programs, fantastic teachers, and a community of learners that we are developing here at Temple Israel.
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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 6 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Mark Winer, in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary, followed by iOneg
NOVEMBER 13 6:00 pm
JDine with Rabbi Heyn
7:30 pm
Shabbat Service with Scholar in Residence Mitch Chefitz and the Temple Israel Singers, in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary, followed by iOneg
NOVEMBER 20 5:30 pm
Sha-baba Shabbat Service in the Sophie and Nathan Gumenick Chapel followed by Sha-baba Dinner
6:00 pm
Service of the Heart in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary
7:30 pm
Shabbat Service with Cantorial Soloist Karen Pincus, in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary, followed by iOneg
NOVEMBER 27 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary followed by iOneg
DECEMBER 4 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service with Cantor Ellen Stettner, in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary, followed by iOneg
DECEMBER 11 6:00 pm
Chanukah/New Member Shabbat Dinner
7:30 pm
Shabbat Service with the Temple Israel Singers, in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary, followed by iOneg
DECEMBER 18 5:30 pm
Sha-baba Shabbat Service in the Sophie and Nathan Gumenick Chapel followed by Sha-baba Dinner
6:30 pm
Service of the Heart in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary
7:30 pm
Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary followed by iOneg
DECEMBER 25 7:30 pm
Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary followed by iOneg
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SERVICE OF THE HEART
November 20 and December 18 - 6:30 PM Temple Israel’s monthly “Service of the Heart” offers a unique tapestry of sound and spirit that’s just right to welcome Shabbat. The 45-minute service is followed by our 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Evening Service, offering a variety of traditional and innovative worship experiences.
FRIDAY EVENINGS
7:00 pm – 7:15 pm Meditation 7:30 pm - 8:30 PM Feel inspired as you rejoice in Shabbat and connect with our welcoming community in the world renowned Bertha Abess Sanctuary. Our Shabbat service is a gentle mix of traditional and spontaneous song and prayer. Can’t join us in person? Connect with us either by tuning into 880 AM radio, or you will find us streaming on the web at: www.templeisrael.net or www.880thebiz.com.
SHABBAT MORNINGS
Saturday Mornings - 10:00 AM
Shabbat morning at Temple Israel is similar to an “immersive theater” experience in which the audience participates in the unfolding of a story or play. In this case, we follow a basic script (the siddur) which guides us through a three-act play, a sacred drama that begins with creation, leads to revelation, and ends in redemption. Once you experience its immersive quality, you won’t want to miss a performance as there’s a different cast each week and the plot varies depending on the Torah portion. Come and experience Shabbat at Temple Israel. Shabbat morning service is in the Chapel. Om-Shalom Yoga, with certified yoga instructor Barbara Jordan, joins us for the first 15 minutes, and then moves to Wolfson. OM-SHALOM participants who are arriving can join service participants for this part.
Om-Shalom Yoga - 10:15 AM Wolfson Auditorium, with Certified Yoga Instructor Barbara Jordan Experience Om-Shalom Yoga for an hour. No experience necessary. Free for Temple Israel members. $15.00 for community participants. Please bring a mat or towel to participate.
Kiddush - 11:15 AM KAPLAN HALL At the conclusion of the Shabbat service and Om-Shalom, join us for Kiddush followed by Torah Study Around Joseph’s Table.
Torah Study Around Joseph’s Table - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Join TI members and friends on Shabbat morning for a soulful and thought-provoking discussion around Joseph’s Table. Using the weekly Torah portion as an entry point into the wellspring of Jewish wisdom, the discussion revolves around texts and teachings from our tradition’s spiritual masters, including contemporary insights from our life experiences. Our friend and mentor Joseph Grosbard is no longer with us, but his presence remains around the table.
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SIMCHA CORNER
Let us know about your simchas so we can celebrate together! Whether it’s submitting information to our biweekly TI Community ENews, or posting about it on Temple Israel of Greater Miami’s Facebook group page (if you haven’t already, become a “friend” today!), we want to know about your personal and professional triumphs. To submit information in our ENews blast, send to info@templeisrael.net; on Facebook, look for our public group, Temple Israel of Greater Miami. We look forward to hearing from you and celebrating YOU!
December Birthdays
November Birthdays Abraham Tuchman
1 Ruth Greenfield
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Howard Germain
1 Ruth Srebrenik
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Carole Green
3 Eliran Vestrich
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Bryan Jacobs
2 Joel Cohen
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Roz Smith
3 Natalie Delgado
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Michele Kabat
2 Elise Greenberg
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Brandy Primak
4 Amy Stolar
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Albert H. Kahn
2 Paul Hartman
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Michael Margulies
5 Lois Dolgoff
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Arlene Sokolow
2 Daniel Markson
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Ruth Silimon
5 Alice Goldhagen
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Ashley Abess
3 Nora Weinreich
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Mia Glick
6 Neil Schaffel
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Ethan Goodman
3 Suzanne Pallot
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Adam Denmark
7 Elizabeth Schwartz
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Ronald Pallot
4 Susann Goldberg
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Luca Malka
7 Jose Hadida Hassan
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Jessica Simon
5 June Jacobs
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Noah Malka
7 I. Richard Jacobs
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Asia Hart-Eason
6 Stuart Jacobs
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Ella Sulkin
7 Jennifer Bellinson
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Jody Ellenby
8 Joshua Rosenberg
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Vivian Tuchman
7 Jennifer Pfeffer
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Julie Goldberg
8 Maurice Serotta
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Evan Katz
8 Ted Weinreich
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Sara Leviten
8 Isaiah LieberPerson
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Lana Weiss
8 Marc Csete
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Michael Bander
9 Victoria Simons
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Robert Cava
9 Adam Gorelick
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Larry Kabat
9 Enrique Neufeld
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Marvin Levinson
9 Alfred Holzman
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Ellen Rock
9 Masha Enriquez
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Mark Wickman
9 Patricia Papper
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Keith Rosenn
9 Katherine Greenberg
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Ethan Zindle
9 Lubov Marshalkin
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Aaron Guerrero
10 Erin Tate
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David Sherman
10 Nathan Lee
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Jordyn Tate
11 Donald Goodstein
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Amy Zakarin
11 Scott Wenders
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Debra Schwartz
12 Avi Flashenburg
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Richard Ashenoff
13 Kami Landy
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Seth Feuer
13 Matthew Harke
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Kennedy Glinn
10 Jamie Engel
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Efram Abrams
11 Jessica Engel
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Pearl Finkelstein
11 Joan Getz
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Lindsey Goldsmith
11 Ellen Trazenfeld
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Tim McClennen
12 Denise Glinn
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Sarah Stevens
12 Jacob Goldsmith
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Simon Bloom, Jr.
14 Murray Shear
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Jessica Cohen
13 Leo Kaplowitz
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Howard Goldstein
14 Jonah Stepakoff
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David Press
14 Ivonne Linares
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Samuel Schandler
14 Carl Wagman
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Alison Harke
15 Susan Werth
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Leon Simkins
15 Andrew Werner
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Joseph Kanter
15 Isis Gottlieb
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LeAnn Sagmeister
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November Anniversaries
Our Deepest Sympathy With Great Sadness We Mourn the Passing of:
Tom Weinkle and Michaala Speijers Rachel and Jordan Sulkin Mark Goldberg and David Rigg Alessandra and Brett Sherman Irene Warner and Evan Katz Ellie and Norman Browner Sarah and Henry Stevens Linda Datko and Larry Leitner Carla and Enrique Neufeld Jane Gilbert and Douglas Heller Barbara and Norman Block Deborah Sherman-Gorelick and Adam Gorelick Cindy and Jon Gold Robert Glazier and Alan Mason Gail and Marlin Lewis Barbara and Ernest Wallis
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December Anniversaries Alicia and Jose Hadida Hassan Thelma and Richard Altshuler Lisa and Robert Waxman Richard and Maria Gershanik Isis and Andrew Gottlieb Phoebe and Lawrence Weinberg Ellen and Zooey Kaplowitz Carol and Murray Shear Marynes and Bob Turk Jeffrey and Susan Postal JoAnne and Michael Bander Jeanne and Joseph Farcus
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Mazel Tov to MAZEL TOV TO OUR ADULT B’NAI MITZVAH VICKIE SCHULMAN, BOB WATERSTONE and ATLE VERE who will be called to the Torah on November 21, 2015 at 10 AM in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary.
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MARCELLA WERBLOW August 31, 2015 Marcella Werblow passed away on Aug 31st at the age of 94. Her father, Arthur Ungar, was one of Temple Israel’s earliest members. She can be seen in the historic photos of the groundbreaking ceremony which took place at our present location in 1927. Her sister was Bertha Abess, after whom our sanctuary is named. Marcella was predeceased by her husband Dr. Charles Werblow. She is survived by her two children: Arthur (and Trish) Hofmayer and Toni Meurlot, her grandson Ethan Hofmayer, and other family members, two of whom are here in Miami, Leonard Abess, and Stephen Gans. BERNICE GOLDMAN September 11, 2015 Bernice was the beloved wife of our friend and former bookkeeper, Paul Goldman. A member of Temple Israel Sisterhood for many years, she passed away in Orlando, FL. Our condolences to Paul and his family. EDWIN COLEMAN FLASHENBURG September 12, 2015 Our condolences to his son, Avi Flashenburg. Edwin was predeceased by a son, Bruce Wayne Flashenburg. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Rae Flashenburg, and by their children Howard, Lisa, Avi and David (& Lilli). He is also survived by five grandchildren: Meredith, Madison, Matthew, Daniel and Samuel. BARTON SACHER October 1, 2015 Bart was a former long-time member. Our condolences to his beloved wife, Angela Sacher, his son Joseph (Gina) and other family members. TOMMY SULLIVAN October 8, 2015 Tommy Sullivan of Miami Springs, the brother of Our condolences to his sister, Dody Raskin. He is survived by four children and other family members, including Dody and another sister, Mary Cook, of Lake Bluff, IL. WILLIAM D. SCHULMAN October 28, 2015 Our condolences to his daughter, Vickie Schulman (Nancy Dreyfuss) and other family members and friends.
YAHRZEITS Kaddish
May God’s name be exalted and hallowed throughout the world that He created, as is God’s wish. May God’s sovereignty soon be accepted, during our life and the life of all Israel. And let us say: Amen. May God’s great name be praised throughout all time. Glorified and celebrated, lauded and worshiped, exalted and honored, extolled and acclaimed may the Holy One be, praised beyond all song and psalm, beyond all tributes that mortals can utter. And let us say: Amen. Let there be abundant peace from heaven, with life’s goodness for us and for all Israel. And let us say: Amen. May the One who brings peace to His universe bring peace to us and to all Israel. And let us say: Amen. Zichrona L’vracha, May their memory be for a blessing. November 6:
Rose Bernstein
November 20:
Zigo Smilow
Carrie Bauer
Fannie Birkhahn
Morris Adler
Herbert Theobald
Dora Behrman
Moses Fred Blumberg
Carrie Aronovitz
Joseph Winard
David Berns
Carol K. Blumberg
Hilda Barbanel
Khana Beyder
Evelyn Denmark
Leonard Beldner
November 27:
Simon Bloom
David Fleeman
Andrew Blass
Henrietta Arnold
Edward Broidy
Daisy Gale
Pearl Brawer
Rebecca Behrend
David Brown
Israel Gitelman
Archie Brick
Frieda Block
Adele Chauser
Adolph Greenfield
Saul Chaykin
Henrietta Caine
Harold Cohen
Hannah Gusman
Marilyn Coller
Joseph Camner
Sarah Cohen
Herbert C. Hodes
Frieda Conn
Wilfred Cohen
Saul Edelman
Lt. William E. Jacoby
Maurice Corenblum
Florence Cooper
Grace Goldstein
Robert Kaufman
Bernard Cronin
Esther Eckstein
Miriam Grant
Miriam Lefcourt
Clemen Ehrlich
Adele Eichengreen
Morris Jacoby
Manuel Levin
Adolph Engel
Marilyn Ellis
Samuel J. Jaffa
Joe Levingston
Irene Enjel
Harry Elson
Lee C. Josephs
Leon Lichtenstetter
Boris Francis
Samantha Faine
Bernard S. Kahn
Ernest Lieberman
Frances Fuchs
Isaac Feirstein
Arthur M. Kahn
Edith Margolius
Sylvia K. Gross
Roberta Fellabom
Sam Kaplan
Lena Meyer
Murray Grossman
Meyer Fine
Ruby Levkoff
Yetta Mihalovits
William Grushow
Henrietta Golden
Sophie Levkoff
Howard Novell
Shirley Isenberg
Helen Goldweber
Isaac Lubschutz
Harry Orlin
Laura Keys
Louis Hausman
Augusta Lyons
M. E. Polson
Sam Lavine
Morris J. Heilig
David Lyons
Arthur Robbins
Nathan Lee
Mina Kaplan
Sidney Raffel
Lauren Roesing
Robert Bruce Levin
George Katz
Elyse Rapaport
Miriam Rosen
Leonard Lewy
Richard Katz
Blanche Sands
Harlan Sapero
Louis Lisker
Jay Lansburgh
Joseph Scheid
Anita Schaeffer
Alfred Maas
Charles Lerner
Frank Shapiro
Mollie Schimmel
Stewart Marcus
Harry Levenson
Philip Silverman
Louis Seiden
Irene Margulies
Naoma Levinson
Eva Smith
Bernard S. Shapiro
Harry May
Sanford Levkoff
Helen Trust
Shepard Simpson
Sie Mendelson
Beverly A. Lundy
Malcolm Ulman
Louise Smith
Isadore Pine
Michael Matson
Anne Stein
N. Raff
Lillian Mirrop
November 13:
Albert Sugarman
S. Schwartz
Helene Narot
Millie Aronovitz
Herbert Tenenbom
Samuel Schwartz
Arthur Pos
Samuel Basker
Freyda Zilber
Joseph Seikovsky
Mollie Press
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Joseph Quartin
Sidney Smith
Charles Woldenberg
Harry Waxman
Bertram Raff
Hyman Smith
Hannah Wolff
Ella Weinberg
Ruth Raskin
Hannah Sonneborn
Jacob Younger
Adolph Wolfe
Bert Riesner
Lillian Stein
Morris Rosenblum
Joseph Steinberg
December 18:
Frances Rosenzweig
Sherwyn Syna
Jacob Arnold
December 25:
Maynard Ross
Fanny Ukelson
Georgia Roth Brenner
Joseph Brawer
Jessie Wolff
Clara Brick
Bertha Brick
Pauline Spector
December 11:
Clara Brick
Bertha Brick
Henry Streisfeld
Samuel Berman
Alexander Cogen
Ruth Bronstein
Ruth E. Stuzin
Hattie Brooks
Isidore Coret
Edward L. Cowen
Aaron Tractenberg
Abraham Coleman
Henry Davis
Irene Davis
Myrtle Troub
Leonard Cooper
Dorothy Ehrenreich
Sara Elson
Benjamin Turchin
Charles Cope
Joel Fishkin
Evelyn Enfield
Alvin Walder
Elsie Cowan
Sydney Frankfurt
Anne Feinberg
Michael Shores
George Diamond
George Franklin
Mae Finklestein
December 4:
Edward Faust
Louis Goldstein
Rosabel Hoffman Freed
Ruth Baros
Alexander Feterson
Louis Gram
Bennett Glazier
Peggy Berg
Jack Freshwater
Karl Greenberg
Henry Green
Samuel Bergson
Richard Friedman
Morton Greenwood
Shirley Greenfield
Joseph Bulbin
Benjamin Friedman
Robert Gross
Jerome Greenwald
Isaac Cohn
Emanuel Goldweber
Paulyne Gross
Edith Grushow
Russell Davis
Leo Gumbiner
Gabriel Gruber
Claire H. Gussow
Rose Feirstein
Helen Harrris
Mollie Hirschensohn
Desmond B. Hays
David Fenton
Henry Kaplan
Sarah Holtsberg
Albert I. Jacobs
Rhoda Freshwater
Paul Kutner
Samuel Kann
Albert I. Jacobs
Arthur Friedman
William Lee
Ida Karnowsky
Julius L. Jacobstein
Milton Friedman
Mac Leider
Dorothy Kaufmann
Fay Kantor
Hylda Goldsmith
Maurice Malmuth
Madison Knox
Ella Kutner
Joseph Gorinstein
George Manne
Donald Kobley
Joy Landy
Jacob Greenberg
Klara Markovitz
Paul Kramer
Sophie Leifschutz
Harry Harrison
Robert Nadler
Mary Leider
Julie Lind
Max Holtsberg
Charlotte Newland
Harriet Lev
Bessie Lovitz
Violette Kahn
Phyllis Newman
Louis Louis
Anne Morshenson
Bebe Katz
Stanley Olson
Louis Louis
Paula Nestor
Ruth Klein
Abraham Orovitz
Hans Margolius
Benjamin Ourisman
Archie Kronson
Ervin Pick
Carolyn Marshall
David Polak
Bernard Lebar
Robert Rich
Jacob Milberg
Harry Robinson
Tillie Lee
Muriel Rosen
William Moore
Minnie Ross
Mollie Lieberman
Ruth Schwartz
Barney Newman
Sidney Rudolph
Emanuel Papper
Harry Sley
Charles Oppenheim
Marjorie Schillinger
Sophia Pearlman
Hannah Slote
Yetta Pine
Jay Siegel
Henry Press
Fay Sussman
David Reader
Tobias Simon
Martin Queenth
Virginia Torreulla
Leah Richter
Esther Spear
Hilda Ray
Clara Trifield
Annabelle Rosen
Henry Sprintz
Harry Rose
Barbara Weinman-McElwee
Rae Rosenbloum
Arthur Warren
Molly Silverstein
Steve Weishar
Joseph Schonthal
Julian Weinkle
Maurice Simmons
Herman Whitelaw
David Stuzin
Marjorie Wien
Harry Slosberg
Bernard Wilensky
Jacob Trotzky
Eugene Wolff
Please note: Names listed denote deceased whose plaque is in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary.
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Supporters
......................................................................................................................................................................................... We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Israel of Greater Miami by remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions. CANTOR JACOB G. BORNSTEIN AND DAVID SAMUEL BORNSTEIN MEMORIAL FUND Bornstein, Joan and Ben Giller in memory of Samuel Bornstein Goldberg, Susan A. in honor of Temple Israel Schaeffer, Joan and Roberta Mandel in memory of Marcella Werblow
CHARLES HELD FUND TO FEED THE HUNGRY Goldman, Paul in memory of Alex Goldman Mondres, Lois Helen in memory of Joseph R. Mondres
FLOWER FUND Bermont, Peter and Kerrin in memory of Tessa Bermont Fernandez, David in memory of Laura Ruchala Goldberg, Mark and David Rigg in memory of Henry Pearlstein Pearlman, Michael in memory of his father, David Pearlman Schwartz, Elizabeth F. in memory of her father, Kenneth Schwartz Seldes, Donna in loving memory of Esther Seldes and Ty Seldes
SPONSOR
Bimah Flowers or
an Oneg Shabbat:
Silver, Michael and Peggy in memory of Rita Silver and Benjamin Koven Stone, Rita in honor of the birthday of Gladys Cowen Wenders, Scott in honor of the High Holy Days
Bimah flowers enhance our Shabbat experience. Sponsoring the bimah flowers is a lovely way to
JOSEPH’S TABLE Lerner, Kim Randolph, Pat Raskin, Dorothy Weingrad, Daniel Weinreich, Nora and Ted
remember or honor a loved one. Celebrating an anniversary, birthday or other simcha and need a gift? Why not sponsor an Oneg Shabbat to commemorate the occasion? And the great thing is:
MEMORIAL FUND
one size fits all! As a sponsor of the
Benrube, Yvonne in memory of Jack Benrube
bimah flowers or Oneg Shabbat,
Benrube, Yvonne in memory of Flora Alchek
your name will appear
Berezdivin, Patricia and Javier in memory of Eugenia Berezdivin Berman, Gerald and Celine in memory of Abraham Elmaleh Bermont, Richard in memory of Tessa Bermont Bermont, Richard in memory of Nathan Newman
in the Shabbat bulletin and in Chai Lites. For more information or to sponsor, please contact Temple
Blumberg, H. Lee in memory of Belle H. Kohen
office at 305-573-5900 or
Bornstein, Joan in memory of David Bornstein
info@templeisrael.net.
Bornstein, Joan in memory of Samuel Bornstein
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Brenner, Stephen R. in memory of Irene Roth
Segall, Drs. Bernard and Michaela in memory of Bronya Segall
Brenner, Stephen R. in memory of William Brenner
Simon, Charles and Sandra in memory of Harold Jacoby
Bulbin Family in memory of May Freed Bix
Solomon, Alfred and Ethel in memory of Miriam Solomon
Cowen, Helen C. in memory of Eva Cohn
Sponder, Suzanne in memory of Rose Hollinger
Edward Eisenberg Family in memory of Jean Eisenberg
Stein, Arlene and Family in memory of Marshall Stein
Epstein, Michael Gary in memory of Morris Epstein
Stein, Arlene and Family in memory of Elsie Stein
Family of Harriett Freed Bulbin in memory of Samuel Freed
Stein, Robert and Jamie
Family of Harriet Freed Bulbin in memory of Lawrence Freed
Sussman, Janice Sostmann in memory of Maryann Patchen
Feidelman, Shirley and Family in memory of Elliot Feinberg
Tate, Joni and Stanley in memory of Marcella Werblow
Festinger, Janet Quartin in memory of Ruth and Irving Quartin
Teitelbaum, Mark in memory of Stanley Arkin
Gaines, Michael in memory of Evelyn Gaines
Warner, Irene in memory or Bernice Goldman
Gary, Dale in memory of Anna Breidt
Warner, Irene in memory of Edwin Coleman Flashenburg
Gaynor, Barbara in memory of John Coleman
Waterstone, Bob in memory of Bernard Waterstone
Gershanik, Dr. Richard and Maria in memory of Maximiliano Gershanik
Waxman, Robert and Lisa in memory of Irvin Weinstein
Goldberg, Mark and David Rigg in memory of Henry Pearlstein
Werth, Hilda in memory of Herbert Werth
Goldberg, Susie and Richard in memory of Jeanette Stone and William Stone Green, Lorella in memory of Myron Green
PRAYER BOOK PROJECT Brenner, Joyce
Greenberg, Jackie in memory of Solomon Kandel, Yetta Goetz, and Ephraim Kandel
RABBI COLMAN A. ZWITMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
Halpern, Eleanor, Marc and Jill in memory of Phil Halpern
Seldes, Donna in memory of Ida Cantor
Hochberg, Jacqueline S. in memory of David R. Hochberg
Wolf, Henry E., Jr.
Holzman, Alfred and Lucy in memory of Joseph and Viola Holzman Homs, Elyn E. Silverman in memory of Nathan Silverman
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Kaiser, Joyce in memory of Ruth and David Kosh
Hankin, Eric in honor of aliyahs he has received at services
Kanner, Lewis and Marcia in memory of Jennie Seiden Kantrowitz, Dolores in memory of Bernard Kantrowitz
RADIO-INTERNET FUND
Knox, Heidi in memory of Joe Pivacco and Dixie Finkelstein
Ahl, Laurie in appreciation of the High Holy Days broadcasting
Kohn, Estelle Kauffman in memory of Samuel Kauffman
Blaustein, Helene and Marvin in appreciationof the radio broadcasting and internet
Kuehne, Ben and Lynn Kislak in memory of Edwin Coleman Flashenburg
streaming of our High Holy Day services
Kuehne, Ben and Lynn Kislak in memory of Eric Hunter
Craven, Patty Taxman in memory of Elliot Taxman and Harry L. Nathenson
Landwirth, Shirley in memory of Mollie Landwirth
Craven, Patty Taxman in memory of Hervey Wolfman
Markowitz Family in memory of Harry Markowitz
Daitz, Gloria and Irving in appreciatin of the High Holy Days broadcasting
Milstein, Richard and Eric Hankin in memory of Manny Marko
Driesen, Karl and Madeleine in apreciation of the High Holy Days
Orovitz, Norma and Michael in memory of Ruth Orovitz
Haas, Dr. and Mrs. Gerald in appreiation of the High Holy Days
Papper, Patricia in memory of Solomon Papper
Koven, Caryl
Press, David and Ms. Doree Press in memory of Irving Marcus
Orovitz, Norma and Michael in memory of Cele Weider
Raskin, Dody in memory of Ida Raskin
Orovitz, Norma and Michael in memory of David Rosen
Rifkin, Larry in memory of Gertrude Rifkin
Orovitz, Norma and Michael in memory of Marcella Werblow
Saltzburg, Don and Wendy in memory of Lewis and Bertha Saltzburg
Orovitz, Norma and Michael in memory of Sidney Stolar
Sandler, Martin in memory of Alvin Sandler
Plotkin, Betty in appreciation of the High Holy Days broadcasting
Schaeffer, Joan and Roberta Mandel in memory of Sigmund Droshnicop
Seley, Joyce in appreciation of the High Holy Day services
Scher, Lillian in memory of Esther Powers
Stolar, Amy in memory of Sidney Stolar
Segall, Drs. Bernard and Michaela in memory of Gabrielle Segall
Tavlin, Beth and Edward in memory of Leonard Van Wye
Segall, Drs. Bernard and Michaela in memory of Myron Caraiman
Zeifman, Howard in honor of Doug Jacobs
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RUACH Kirby, Mark and Jerry Chasen in honor of Ruach Milstein, Richard and Eric Hankin in honor of Ruach
Thank You Donna Seldes for sponsoring the Bimah flowers in memory of her father, Philip Seldes Donna Seldes for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers in memory of
TEMPLE ISRAEL Brenner, Joyce in appreciatin of Temple Israel Hellinger, Ronney and Mel in honor of Arlene and Larry Mendelson Lemberg, Miriam in honor of the birthday of Gladys Cowen
her mother, Esther Seldes David Fernandez for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers in memory of Laura Ruchala Michael and Peggy Silver for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers
Loft, Judy Randolph, Pat in honor of Rabi Tom Heyn
in memory of Michael’s mother, Rita Silver, and Peggy’s father,
Randolph, Pat in honor of Dr. Alan Mason
Benjamin Koven
Randolph, Pat in honor of Joel Berger
Scott Wenders for co-sponsoring the Bimah Flowers on Rosh
Randolph, Pat in honor of Megan Gerstel
Hashanah
Randolph, Pat in honor of Isabel Montoto
Liz Schwartz for co-sponsoring the Bimah Flowers on Rosh
Randolph, Pat in honor of Irene Warner Randolph, Pat in honor of Bob Waterstone Rosen, David and Barbara in appreciation the High Holy Days Saltzman, Paula and Alan in honor of the birthday of Gladys Cowen Schwartz, Hilton and Esty in honor of the aliyah of their daughter,
Hashanah Sylvia Fink for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers in memory of her father, Joe Grosbard Marc and Laurie Kahn and family; Doug and Jane Kahn Jacobs and family for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers on Yom Kippur in memory of Marc’s and Jane’s parents, Rose and
Zainab Schwartz Wolf, Henry E., Jr. in appreciation of staff
Burton Kahn Mark Goldberg and David Rigg for sponsoring the Bimah
ZENIA AND SIDNEY MEYER FUND Papper, Patricia in memory of Barbara Meyer
Flowers in memory of Mark’s grandfather, Henry Pearlstein Michael Pearlman for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers in memory of his father, David Pearlman Julia Zaias for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers in honor of the birthdays of Stella Zaias and Agnes and Isidore Winokur Peter Bermont for sponsoring the Bimah Flowers in memory of Tessa Bermont A very special thank you to Wendy and Don Saltzburg for the beautiful landscaping provided to Temple Israel during the High Holy Days by Wendy’s Landscaping.
Have Your
Next Affair Here The Event Center is conveniently located in Miami’s vibrant urban center. Great space, great rates, and free parking. For availability, rates and more information please contact Megan Gerstel, Event and Outreach Coordinator (305) 573-5900 ext. 402 or mgerstel@templeisrael.net
Thank You Richard Milstein and Eric Hankin for sponsoring the oneg on August 21 in memory of Hattie Worchel Roz Smith for sponsoring the oneg on September 11 in memory of Sara Smith Robert Arons for sponsoring the oneg on October 9 in honor of the birthday of Rabbi Tom Heyn Ben Giller and Dr. Joan Bornstein for sponsoring the oneg on October 16 in honor of Ben’s birthday and in memory of Cantor Jacob Bornstein.
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WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO OUR
2015-16 KOL NIDRE APPEAL:
Abrams, Efram
Dloogoff, Steve
Hacker, Barbara
Acerra, Jim
Du Pre, Elly
Haleyna, Joseph
Alter, Daniel
Ellis, George and Audrey
Harke, Lance
Alter, Neil
Faber, Carol
Hart, Jordana
Baltodano, Ali
Fisher, Edward
Hassan, Jose and Alicia
Barker, Audrey
Fried, Elyse
Hecker, Seymour and Bob Yocum
Bellman, Betty
Friedberg, Madalyn
Heyn, Rabbi Tom
Berezdivin, Javier
Gallagher, Mark and Ruth Shapiro
Hirsch, Brian and Doris Galindo
Berkman, Mitchell
Galler, David and susan
Holzman, Alfred and Lucy
Bermont, Peter
Gary, Dale
Irizarry, Hector
Bermont, Richard and Ms. Anne Levy
Gelles, Ronald and Nancy
Irizarry, Justin and Marianna
Bernstein, Margrit
Giller, Ben and Dr. Joan Bornstein
Jacobs, Doug and Jane
Blanchard, Judith
Giller, Vivian
Jacobs, I. Richard
Blechman, Terry (Manya)
Glazer, Dena
Jacobs, Stuart and June
Breitner, Paul and Suzy
Glazier, Robert and Dr. Alan Mason
Kaiser, Joyce
Brookner, Elaine
Glinn, Macadam and Denise
Kamp, Jeffrey
Brown, Gary and Antolin Carbonell
Glottman, Janine
Kanter, John and Staci
Brown, Tim and Virginia
Gold, Jon and Cindy
Kaplan, Betsy
Browner, Norman and Ellie
Goldberg, Julie
Keys, Carol
Burton, Esther
Goldberg, Melissa
King, Diane
Cahn, Robert
Goldberg, Richard and Susie
Klein, Leonard
Cava, Dr. Robert and Daniella Levine
Goldstein, Cynthia
Krauss, Mitchell and Julie
Charley, Amy
Goldstein, Howard and Natividad Soto
Krivoshey, Luba
Chasen, Jerry and Mark Kirby
Goldstein, Michael
Kuehne, Ben and Lynn Kislak
Clark, Joe and Maayan Blum
Goodman, Danielle
Lemke, Andrew
Coller, Craig and Leslie
Goodman, Neil and Ana Enamorado
Lemke, Mariah
Corliss, Brad
Gordon, Francine
Lemke, Michel
Dambrodt, Donna and Lisa Grossman
Green, Bonnie
Leonard, F. Jay
Damian, Rinaldo
Green, Lorella
Levine, David
De la Torre, Arlene
Greenbaum, Marilyn
Leviten, Sara
DeQuine, Jeannie
Grossman, Sam
Linares, Ivonne
Derov, Max
Guzman, Mario and Clara
Linares, Nicole
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Lindner, Diane
Rosenberg, Arthur
Stoffa, Jeffrey
Lob, Eric
Rosenn, Keith
Stopek, Seth and Judith
Mandell, Lloyd
Rubin, Beatrice
Sulkin, Jordan
Mann, Merri
Rukeyser, Lois
Suprun, Yoav
Margulies, Martin
Ruskin, Candace
Sussman, Janice
Markowitz, Beverly
Samson, Eduard and Rachel
Szapocznik, Jose
Mashav, Rena and Levy
Samson, Stephen
Tate, James
Mayer, Simone and Mayda Perez
Saunders, Scott
Tate, Stanley
Mesri, Dr. Enrique and Cecilia Rubio
Schaeffer, Joan and Roberta Mandel
Taxman, Art
Meyer, Jane
Schenkler, Donald
Taxman Craven, Patricia
Migdal, Zammy
Scher, Lillian
Teitelbaum, Mark
Milstein, Richard, and Eric Hankin
Schillinger, Jack
Tobin, Andrew
Nedlin, Mark
Schoffel, Harold and Alma
Tobin, Beverly
Needle, Mark
Schwartz, Elizabeth
Tracy, Monica
Neufeld, Carla and Enrique
Schwartz, Joseph and Benita
Trazenfield, Mr. and Mrs. Warren
Newbauer, June
Schwartz, Rebecca
Tuchman, Abraham and Vivian
Newman, Dr. Ronald and Rebeca Newman Schwartz. Robert MD
Vaie, Salomon and Danie Younes
Orovitz, Norman and Michael
Segal, Roberta
Wagman, Carl
Papper, Patricia
Segall, Michaela
Walker, Dr. Mark and Greta Walker
Pfeffer, Oliver
Seldes, Donna
Warner, Irene
Platt, Ron
Sheldon, Arthur and Judith Clein
Waterstone, Robert
Platt, Rose
Shiekman, Philip
Waxman, Robert
Podwol, Sharon and Sharon
Shiff, Florence
Wechsler, Matt
Press, Lt. Col. David
Siegel, Frances
Wechsler, Peter
Primak, Brenda
Silver, Bernard
Wechsler, Solomon
Randolph, Pat
Silverman, Linda
Weinkle, James
Ravitz, Jill
Silverman, Robin
Weiss, Jay and Karen
Reid, Joe and Judy Loft
Simon, Charles
Wenders, Scott
Reiss, Dr. Ian and Jill Rapperport
Simons, Robert and Vicki
Wine, Dr. Hope and Ms. Mary Prados
Rigg, David and Mark Goldberg
Small, Esther
Winokur, Agnes
Roberts, Alan
Spear, Shirley
Worth, Robert and Andrea Ballerini
Rogers, Susan Wise
Sponder, Suzanne
Xanthopoulou, Paula
Rollnick, Neil
Stark, Michael
Zaias, Dr. Julia
Rose, Jonathan P.
Stark, Stanley
Zarchen, Robert and Susan
Rosen, David and Barbara
Stein, Barry and Rae
Rosenbaum, Allan and Judy
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PRESIDENTIAL PERSPECTIVE Continued from page 4
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Continued from page 5
-The New York Jets. As of the writing of this article, they are 3-1 and new hope has arrived. Unfortunately, in typical Jet fashion, by the time you read this article, the whole season will have imploded. -The Miami Dolphins. As a Jets fan, it’s nice to see another year of 8-8. Keep up the good work. -The Miami Heat. Looking forward to another great year and hopefully a playoff run. Trolling for tickets. -Presidential elections. YEAR??????
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That’s not for another
-The Weather in South Florida. I see the first cold front moving to the EAST. Good luck with all the snow northerners. We like it just right down here in the winter.
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-South Florida commuting. Wait…wrong list -Chanukkah. Arriving December 6th. Stop with this one big gift idea. 8 candles. 8 gifts. Start a new tradition or continue one you have. Make it about the kids. And plenty of Gelt! So that’s the small version of the list of what I am thankful for. Make a list yourself and when things are not going well, read it to yourself. Gloria, Stephanie Lauren and myself wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving! Gobble! Gobble!
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Monday 12:00 PM: First Mondays Great Books Club
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7:00 PM: Kenneth Treister Book Signing
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12:00 PM: Noontime Learning w/ Rabbi Tom
7:00 PM: Adult Hebrew Class
5:30 PM: TIFTY Night
7:00 PM: Zohar Study
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5:00 PM: Food Trucks
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7:30 PM: RS Shabbat Service led by Rabbi Cheryl Weiner
10:00 AM:Shabbat Service and Yoga
8:30 PM: iOneg
11:15 AM: Kiddush
10:15 AM: Om-Shalom Yoga 11:30 AM: Torah Study Around Joseph’s Table
9:00 AM: Religious School
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Justice 10 Social 11 Meeting
12:00 PM: Noontime Learning 7:00 PM: Religious Affairs Committee Meeting
10:30 AM: Scholar in Residence Lecture – Mitch Chefitz 10:30 AM: JSBoomers Shmear & Schmooze 12:30 AM: Sisterhood Paid Up Membership Brunch 4:00 PM: Community Rally against Anti-Semitism
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12:00 PM: Noontime Learning
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7:00 PM: Central Chavurah
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10:30 AM: Brotherhood Bagel Brunch
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10:15 AM: Om-Shalom Yoga
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10:00 AM: Shabbat Service/Adult BnaiMitzvah 10:15 AM: Om-Shalom Yoga 11:15 AM: Kiddush 11:30 AM: Torah Study Around Joseph’s Table
8:00 AM: Office Closed
10:00 AM: Shabbat Service and Yoga
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8:00 AM: Jews & Java
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12:00 PM: First Mondays Great Books Club
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12:30 PM: Sisterhood Board Meeting
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8:00 AM: Jews & Java
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7:30 PM: Shabbat Service / TI Singers
10:15 AM: Om-Shalom Yoga 11:15 AM: Kiddush 11:30 AM: Torah Study Around Joseph’s Table
5:30 PM: Sababa
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10:15 AM: Om-Shalom Yoga
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10:30 AM: JSBoomers Shmear & Schmooze
9:00 AM: Religious School Winter Break
12:00 PM: Noontime Learning
10:15 AM: Om-Shalom Yoga 11:30 AM: Torah Study Around Joseph’s Table
8:30 PM: iOneg
7:00 AM: Last Day of Chanukah
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11:15 AM: Kiddush
5:30 PM: TIFTY Night
5:00 PM: First Night of Chanukah
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