March 2020 Volume 58 - Number 1
Adar– Nisan 5780
A Progressive Conservative Synagogue Building Community Since 1954
March 2020
Adar-Nisan 5780
Letter From the Rabbi
Letter From the President
Upcoming Events and Holidays
Birthdays, Anniversaries, Donations
Calendar
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Hillel says: Do not separate yourself from the community.
Pirkei Avot 2:4
As the Talmud explains, the one who separates from the
ways of the community leaves society. And Hillel says that
society is the main thing and not the private individual, for the individual is
dynamic/changing, and these societies endure, as has been explained, for
societal power endures without change.
This may sound radical to modern ears which prize the individual above all
else, but there really is no conflict. Judaism recognizes and cherishes the
unique journey of each soul in this world. For each person, that is paramount.
However, that journey can only be fully expressed in relationship with others,
that is, within society. Moreover, it is society that will continue to be manifest
in this world having influenced and been influenced by all the people who have
lived through it. The individual will, one day, leave this life behind. It is only in
society that their existence will continue to be felt.
Our renewed bulletin effort will give you more chances to be a part of our
community. To dance together, to eat together, to learn together, to pray
together, to argue together, to LIVE together. We will all be blessed and will all
bless others. Explore these pages and see in each event, notice or shared
comment a doorway into our shared Temple Israel life.
L’Shalom
Rabbi Joshua Neely
From the Rabbi
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From the President
Dear Congregants, Family, and Friends- Please accept my thanks for the opportunity to lead and serve our Congregation. Your trust continues to be a major energy source to my day. We all have our challenges but, as a team, we are accomplishing many goals and then some.
In January, we were entertained by Tizmoret, the singing A Cappella troupe from Queens College Hillel . It was heartwarming to hear their sounds and share in their enthusiasm for our religion. They travel around the South during Winter months and have promised to come back. Look for our posts; Tizmoret will enlighten your spirits and hope to sell you some CDs. Your Board of Trustees are to be commended for their actions to set our Congregation on the path to our goals. They have pledged to keep our interests and concerns on the front burners of our ever cooking stove of chores. And speaking of stoves, the kitchen crew, led by Carol Albert and Lauren Brown, keep us energized for all of the events we so enjoy. Please take the time to thank them and please make the time to volunteer to assist them in their kosher activities. Our Programming in Adult Education is really humming along with Natan Brener's best efforts including this month's Tu B'Shevat observance and the Rabbi's classes in communica-tion skills for those with differing views to remain civil. We enjoy the debate and allow our viewpoints to be heard with respect and tolerance. Expect more programming from Laurence Morrell and Dr. Harry Rein, particularly for Seniors and better communications. It will be a great quarter for our congregation. Our MAGAL team are busy building our community with young, proud Jewish students. They build harmony in prayer, song, and understanding. Our classes are growing and the spirit they share is heartwarming. Be sure to attend one of their Friday night Shabbatot. Membership is planning dinners for you to enjoy. We will have opportunities for you to invite guests to our Congregation as we progress through this 5780. Our services are truly the best, as we see volunteers on the Bema and hear the Rabbi as he expounds upon Torah. You may stream online but together our prayers are much more meaningful. Make your membership meaningful: participate. Best, Bernie
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For additional information, please visit TIFlorida.org or call the Temple Office at (407) 647-3055
Temple Israel Sisterhood presents
Dr. Ken Hanson’s
The 2001 Year Old Man
March 28, 2020 8:00pm
Tickets are $10 for individuals
$18 for couples
A "space-time warp" has transported a hapless member of the ancient Judean sect known as the Essenes
into the twenty-first century. While trying to find his way "Back to the Past," he has been co-opted into
disseminating a series of "Desert Disciplines" – straight from the Dead Sea Scrolls – for ordering and
maximizing life to its fullest potential.
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Save the Date! Thursday, April 9th 2020
For additional information, please visit TIFlorida.org or call the Temple Office at (407) 647-3055
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January-March 2019 Donations PRAYER BOOK FUNDS
Donor In Memory Of
Wendy & Gerald Korman Al & Celia Chernack,
Samuel & Jean Korman
Fayge Cohen Rouben Sami
Fayge Cohen Marion Daitzman
Debbie Meitin & Larry Gutter Ruth & Bill Gutter
Debbie Meitin & Larry Gutter Irving & Rosalind Dorsky
Debbie Meitin & Larry Gutter
Solomon & Beth Schick Marion Daitzman
Dick & Nancy Katz Louis & Harriet Katz
Gail Epstein Frederick Cohen
Gail Epstein Bobbi Wise
Donor In Honor Of
Carol & Stephen Albert Merle & Louis Feinberg’s
Anniversary
RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND
Donor In Honor Of
Emily & Andrew Raij & family the Purim Carnival
Lawrence J Jackman Family Trust
SAVAGE FAMILY CHAPEL FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Karen Savage & Mollie Savage Eleanor Pearson
Karen Savage & Mollie Savage Marion Daitzman
Rose, Karen, & Mollie Savage Stanley Shader
SISTERHOOD FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Susan Lackman Eleanor Pearson
Elizabeth Lauren-Oser Marion Daitzman
Zelda Siskind
TORAH PRESERVATION FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Donor In Honor Of
TZEDAKAH FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Elizabeth Lauren-Oser Dr. Howard Oser
Marjorie & Robert Worman Harriet Katz
Lisa Titen Rosa Rivkin
Eric Foxman Cherrie Fozman
Donor In Honor Of
YOUTH PROGRAMMING FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Lenore Richman Roland David Richman
ADULT EDUCATION FUND
CEMETERY FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Jes & Etty Baru Eleanor Pearson
Rita Coenson Martin Coenson &
William Cassel
Henrietta & Marc Katzen Harriet Katz
Kim & Darrell Smith Harriet Katz
Susan & Jerry Roth Harriet Katz
Susan & Arnold Signer Harriet Katz
FRIENDS OF ETHAN GOLD CHILDRENS LIBRARY FUND
GENERAL FUND
Donor In Honor Of
Naomi Hosid Williams Helen Hosid’s 99th birthday
Ronald & Patricia Saunders
Jessica Alfonso
Rosalind Fuchs Harriet Katz
Donor In Memory Of
Jeffrey Cohen & Lucille Belnick Eleanor Pearson &
Bobbi Wise
Zelda Siskind Family members
HAROLD & HANNAH ROSENBLUM EDUCATION FUND
Donor In Memory Of
McKENNA SACHS BAT MITZVAH FUND
Donor In Honor Of
Joel Perez McKenna’s Bat Mitzvah
MAGAL FUND
Donor In Honor Of
Joshua Katz the Olive Tree Effort
ONEG KIDDUSH FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Carol & Stephen Albert Harriet Katz
Carol & Stephen Albert Marion Daitzman
Carol & Stephen Albert Melvin A. Ross
Etty & Jes Baru Harriet Katz
Donor In Honor Of
Michael & Julia Fineberg Michael’s Bar Mitzvah
anniversary
Wanda Vargas
Bill & Fran Kahn Arlene Schwartz’s birthday
ROOF REPAIR FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Judith & Ronald Suberman Jacob Wolfe & Solomon Behn
Sheri Denberg
Barbara Weinrich Harriet Katz
Barbara Weinrich Marion Daitzman
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March Birthdays
Anniversaries
1 Julian Meitin 15 Randal Coverman 22 Andrew Raij
3 Mark Davis 15 Barbara Fineman 22 Joel Adelman
3 Gary Berg 16 Alexito Garcia 23 Jacob Tabatabai
3 Jay Gold 16 Kathryn Botwinik 23 Seth Brauner
4 Rayna Cohen 17 Monique Aristizabal 24 Sigfrido Gutiérrez
5 William Hoffman 18 Kaylak Anderson 26 Alekzander Jenkins
7 Andrew Katzman 18 Ben Adelman 26 Amanda Hoffman
7 Sarabecca Rosier 19 Arlene Schwartz 26 Gerry Tannenbaum
8 Jo Ann Farb 20 Jonah Katz 27 Mark Fenster
11 Marcia Leifer 20 Mike Weiner 28 Emmanuel Garcia
13 Michele Edison 20 Sondra Silbert 28 Abigail Katz
13 Jacob Shapiro 21 Lauren Brown
CEMETERY FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Susan & Arnold Signer Rosalind Levitt
PRAYER BOOK FUND
Donor In Honor Of
Neil & Malka Webman Harry & Rhea Rhein’s Anniversary
TZEDAKAH FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Neil & Malka Webman Rebe & Edward Brenner, &
Dorothy & Joseph Webman
2 Adrian & Geanne Share 12 Eric & Pamela Foxman
5 Mark & Holly Kluger 30 Kerry & Sheryl Schwartz
6 Andrew & Michelle Fineberg 31 Renato & Mariela Capelletti
9 Joshua & Rebecca Katz
GENERAL FUND
Donor In Memory Of
Robert Lille William Lille
Ruth Donenfeld Anne Siegel & Lillian Donenfeld
Clifford Reback Nelle Reback
David Meltzer Roz Baumstein
David Meltzer Avraham Goldman
David Meltzer Rhoda Meltzer
Barbara Freitag Fred Freitag & Molly Freitag
Donor In Honor Of
David Meltzer Helen Hosid
January 2020 Donations
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March 1-31, 2020 11 Adar 6 Nisan 5780
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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9:00 am - 12:30 pm:
MAGAL - Sunday
Hebrew School
9:00 am: Minyan
10:00 am: Quarterly-
Town Hall Meeting
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7:00 pm: Poker Night
with the Men's Club
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12:00 pm: Lunch &
Learn
5:00 pm - 6:30
pm: MAGAL -
Wednesday Hebrew
School
7:00 pm: Mishna Oral
Study with Rabbi
Neely
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6:00 pm - 7:00
pm: Conversion
Classes with Rabbi
Neely
7:00 pm:
Machloket Program
7:00 pm: Safety &
Security Cmte.
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7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
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9:30 am: Services
11:00 am: Junior
Congregation
12:30 pm: Judaism in
a Nutshell
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9:00 am: Minyan
10:30 am - 12:30
pm: MAGAL - Sunday
Hebrew School-
Purim Carnival
11:00am—12:30pm
Bagels & Blocks
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6:00pm Venetian
Purim
Masquerade
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7:30 pm: Sisterhood
Board Meeting
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12:00 pm: Lunch &
Learn
5:00 pm - 6:30
pm: MAGAL -
Wednesday Hebrew
School
7:00 pm: Mishna Oral
Study with Rabbi
Neely
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6:00 pm - 7:00
pm: Conversion
Classes with Rabbi
Neely
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7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
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No Junior Congrega-
tion - Spring Break!
9:30 am: Services
11:00 am: Latino
Shabbat
12:30 pm: Judaism in
a Nutshell
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9:00 am: Minyan
MAGAL - No Classes:
Spring Break !
10:30 am: Budget &
Finance Cmte.
Meeting.
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12:00 pm: Lunch &
Learn
MAGAL - No School
SPRING BREAK!
7:00 pm: Mishna Oral
Study with Rabbi
Neely
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6:00 pm - 7:00
pm: Conversion
Classes with Rabbi
Neely
7:00 pm: Ritual Cmte.
Meeting.
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6:00 pm: Friday Night
Shabbat Dinner
7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
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No Junior Congrega-
tion - Spring Break!
9:30 am: Services
9:30 am: Simcha
Shabbat & Shabbat
Services
11:00 am - 12:00
pm: Tot Shabbat
12:30 pm: Judaism in
a Nutshell
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9:00 am: Minyan
MAGAL - No Classes:
Spring Break !
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7:00 pm: Board of
Directors Meeting
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12:00 pm: Lunch &
Learn
5:00 pm - 6:30
pm: MAGAL -
Wednesday Hebrew
School
7:00 pm: Mishna Oral
Study with Rabbi
Neely
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6:00 pm - 7:00
pm: Conversion
Classes with Rabbi
Neely
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7:00 pm: Meet &
Greet
7:30 pm: Kabbalat
Shabbat
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Meditation
9:30 am: Services
11:00 am: Junior Con-gregation
12:30 pm: Judaism in a Nutshell
8:00 pm: Speaker -
Ken Hanson
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9:00 am: Minyan
9:00 am - 12:30
pm: MAGAL - Sunday
Hebrew School
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1:00 pm MAGAL
Cmte. Meeting
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