Temple Israel February 2014 Chai Lites

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CHAI LITESFEBRUARY – MARCH 2014 / ADAR I - ADAR II 5774 VOLUME 72 NUMBER 3

TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF GREATER MIAMI- a progressive Reform congregation -

has been celebrating its diversity in

downtown Miami since 1922.

Table of ContentsMESSAGES 3-5Rabbi’s MessageScholar-in-ResidencePresidential Perspective A Musical Interlude

SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS 6

EDUCATION AND YOUTH 12Notes from the ECC Religious School News

ADULT LEARNING 13

GET INVOLVED 13Sisterhood Corner Dorothy Serotta Social Justice Forum

WORSHIP 15February & March Schedule

LIFE CYCLE EVENTS 16Mazel Tov Birthdays & Anniversaries Yahrzeits

SUPPORTERS 19

FEBRUARY CALENDAR 21

MARCH CALENDAR 22

CHAI LITESPublished monthly at:

137 N.E. 19th Street Miami, FL 33132Phone: (305) 573-5900

Email: info@ templeisrael.net

Ellen BrazerOrlee BushmanDouglas M. Jacobs*Diane KingBen Kuehne*Michael D. Orovitz*Mark Walker, MDJulia Zaias, DVM, PhD PAST PRESIDENTSPeter Bermont*Dr. Joan Bornstein*

Marsha B. Elser*Martin Fine**

Jane Kahn Jacobs*Norma Orovitz*

Candace Ruskin*Jack Schillinger*

Gerald K. Schwartz*Michael A. Silver*

Stanley G. Tate*Henry E. Wolff, Jr.*

Ben Kuehne, Chair*Leonard L. AbessJoe FarcusMichael Graubert, M.D.Seymour HeckerDouglas HellerJohn KanterBetsy KaplanElton J. KernessLawrence LeitnerMarlin Lewis

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ADVISORY COUNCIL

President................................................................................................................................Joan SchaefferVice President-Administration.................................................................................Neil RollnickVice President-Education...........................................................Jannet Dannon-MairenaVice President-Fundraising...............................................................................Beco LichtmanVice President-Membership.....................................................................................Brian HirschVice President-Programming............................................................Howard D. GoldsteinVice President-Religious Affairs.......................................................................Diane LindnerSecretary.............................................................................................................................Robert Glazier*Treasurer.....................................................................................................................................Lance Harke

Merri MannBudd Mayer

Richard MilsteinS. Ronald Pallot

Kenneth D. RosenBarton Sacher

Neil SchaffelBrenda Shapiro

Sandra SimonSuzanne Trushin

Richard Weiner

CLERGY AND STAFFM. Thomas Heyn.........................................................................................Rabbi, Spiritual LeaderExt. 406, [email protected] Chefitz............................................................................Rabbi, Scholer-in-ResidenceExt. 418, [email protected]. Alan Mason...........................................................................................................Director of MusicExt. 409, [email protected] Towbin............................................................................................................Executive DirectorExt. 404, [email protected] d’Angelo....................................................................................................Facility ManagerExt. 403, [email protected] Montoto...............................................................................................................Office ManagerExt. 405, [email protected] Barnes...................................................................................................................................BookkeeperExt. 407, [email protected] Goldberg..................................Marketing and Communications CoordinatorExt. 409, [email protected] Gerstel......................................................................................Administrative AssistantExt. 402, [email protected] Dover.....Director of the Joni and Stanley Tate Early Childhood CenterExt. 423, [email protected]

*past presidents**deceased


tikkun olam and Jewish values – all are means for cultivating“spiritual fitness.” Would you consider yourself to bespiritually fit? Would you consider our congregation to be spiritually fit? Would you consider our society to be spiritually fit?

If the answer to any of these questions is “no” or “not yet,” then the appropriate response is not to belittle the conceptbut to see how it can be useful as a means for self-improvement. Our Temple can and should function as nothingless than a “Jewish Academy for Spiritual Fitness.”

Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi tells a story of when hebegan his career as a Chabad rabbi in New Haven, Connecticut.He started a little cheder (school for children) and had the chutzpah to call it a yeshiva. Of course, a yeshiva is like a graduate-level academy for Jewish studies; something much more advanced than a mere cheder. Consequently, some of the established rabbis in the area derided his efforts and complained to his superiors that he should not be allowed to call his school a yeshiva.

When a representative from Chabad eventually came to town, he responded to their complaints by saying: “Today gentlemen, I walked on George Street. And I saw on George Street there was a bus. And on the front of the bus, it said CHICAGO. I said ‘Ganef! Shaygetz! Ligner! (Thief! Vermin! Liar!) You’re in New Haven! Why does your sign say Chicago?’”

The rabbi paused, then added with a twinkle in his eye: “Ahh, but the bus is going to Chicago! And from this cheder, there is going to be a yeshiva!”

It is true that calling Temple Israel a “Jewish Academy for Spiritual Fitness” is audacious, but that’s basically what we are. It’s an idea that is entirely consistent with who and what we aspire to be. And putting it in these terms makes sense, even to those who would otherwise have no reason to join a synagogue.

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Rabbi M. Thomas Heyn

RABBI’S MESSAGEA Jewish Academy for Spiritual Fitness?

I have an idea that some might call ‘audacious.’ That’s OK. I think it’s time.

Rabbi Rick Jacobs himself, President of the Union for Reform Judaism, used the word ‘audacious’ in his recent address at the URJ’s Biennial when he urged Reform congregations to practice ‘audacious hospitality.’ He said we can and should do much more to welcome newcomers into our community.

Benyamin Netanyahu used the same phrase in his address to participants at the Biennial. Via satellite, he described Israelas a place “where all Jews, including Reform Jews, experiencenothing less than ‘audacious hospitality’.” Netanyahu knew that the phrase had just been used repeatedly by RabbiJacobs, so he knew it was an idea Reform Jews were ready to hear.

Dr. Ron Wolfson, author of the recent book entitled Relational Judaism, also spoke at the Biennial and made use of the term. He explained that being ‘audacious’ with regard to hospitalityis not just about welcoming people at the door or sendingthem friendly letters. It’s about creating and multiplyingpersonal bonds between old and new members. It meansbeing willing to try something new.

So when it seemed that my idea was a bit audacious, Irealized it would be a good thing. It’s time for something new. It’s time to create and multiply personal bonds between Temple members, and my idea is likely to do just that.

My idea is to engage everyone in the work we have cometogether to do. That’s because we are here, as humanbeings on this planet, as members of a Jewish community and as members of Temple Israel, to cultivate what we might call “spiritual fitness.”

Much has already been said about the concept. Doing a quick search on the internet, one can find about a dozen books written over the past twenty years with “spiritual fitness” in the title. But the concept has never been used in a Jewish congregation. Yet, if you think about it, the term aptly defines our purpose.

Today, everyone knows what “physical fitness” is. Whether we choose to pursue it or not, we each have some notion of what the concept means. Hence, it’s not a stretch for us to consider the idea of “spiritual fitness.” What is it? And how we might cultivate it, both individually and collectively?

In a Jewish context, the practice of prayer, mussar, tzedakah, Continued on page 14


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SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCESiri and the Breast-

plate of the HighPriest

Rabbi Mitchell ChefitzScholar-in-Residence

PRESIDENTIAL Perspective

Joan L. SchaefferPresident

Continued on page 14

This month we read Torahportions concerning the buildingof the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary in the desert, and the clothing of the High Priest – the turban, the ephod, and, especiallythe breastplate.

We often see representations of the breastplate on our Torah scrolls.

The breastplate is a grid of three columns by four. Each of the twelve elements is made of a semi-precious stone,perhaps with an inscription on each stone. The breastplate was worn by the High Priest when he entered the Holy ofHolies to confer with God on Yom Kippur.

This story begins with an archeologist who was playing with his iPhone, consulting Siri, plumbing the depth of her wisdom, learning her deepest capabilities.

He asked her the population of the United Kingdom. Sheanswered at once.

He asked her how to get to his favorite Cuban restaurant. She answered at once.

Then, he asked her, “How do I get to Jerusalem?”She said, “What part of Jerusalem?”

“To the Temple. To the Holy of Holies within the Temple.”

“That no longer exists,” Siri said. “But I could take you there at a time when it did exist.”

“Really?” the archeologist said. “I’d like that.”

“Turn around,” said Siri.

The archeologist turned around, and there he was, in ancient Jerusalem, in the Temple, just outside the Holy of Holies.

“What time is this?” he asked a nearby priest.

“You don’t know this is the afternoon of Yom Kippur?” the priest asked. “Any moment now, the Cohen ha-Gadol will be coming to enter the Holy of Holies?”

Just then the Cohen ha-Gadol, the High Priest, walkedforward in his full uniform – the turban, the ephod, and a jacket.

“Excuse me,” the archeologist said. “I’ve come a long way through space and time to be here, to see the breastplate. Could you show it to me? Could you describe how you use it to communicate with God?”

I just returned from spending four jam-packed days at the URJ Biennialincluding meetings, learning sessions,prayer, music and dancing, and a most beautiful Shabbat. Wow! It will take me a while to process this for sure. I was especially taken with the

camaraderie among all in the very full convention center. Strangers quickly became like family.

I think what struck me most was the deep experience ofintimate daily prayer in a room full of thousands of people. I found it so comfortable to pray in the midst of so many others feeling safe and joyful - so much so that there were many, many times when I just couldn’t stop crying. I was just touched so deeply by the presence of something so powerful and beautiful with my fellow Jews.

I was also inspired by the quality of learning sessions I was able to attend. I wished I could be at more of them, but it is indeed difficult to be at every single thing. I felt a responsibility toattend “administrative-type” workshops as Congregational President, and missed some of those that may have been more interesting personally. There were lots of NFTY kids in attendance which was terrific. You could really tell that these young folks were well positioned to take on leadership roles in the not-so-distant future.

I have been asked what the highlight of the conference was for me. Without a doubt, I enjoyed it all, but the Saturday morningShabbat service really took my breath away. The music,enriched by the presence of Dr. Alan Mason on piano, along with the superb cantor and choir, was just heavenly to me. I know that was such a one-time gift that I feel so fortunate to have received.

Some of the messages that stand out for me wereincorporated in the presentation by Rabbi Rick Jacobs. He encourages “audacious hospitality” throughout our local events, inclusion of all (including those with disabilities), youth engagement (especially in Tikkun Olam, NFTY and summer camps), social justice as core of Reform Judaism, and activities to embrace and support Israel as the homeland for the Jews. We were able to learn about some extraordinary social justiceactivities, we had a video presentation by Prime MinisterNetanyahu, a presentation by the Bar Mitzvah boy fromPortland who gave his D’var Torah on marriage equality, and some wonderful presentations by top notch rabbis andmusicians.

I would wholeheartedly encourage all to attend the nextBiennial which will be in our neck of the woods-Orlando- February, 2015.

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Alan MasonDirector of Music and

Doctor of Musical Arts

I recently had the tremendousexperience and honor ofaccompanying Shabbat servicesat the Union for Reform Judaism National Biennial Convention in San Diego, California. There were 5,000 Reform Jews in attendance,packing the San Diego ConventionCenter, and services werebroadcast live on JLTV (Jewish Life TV), which also broadcast the 2013 Winter Jewish Music Concert last year.

What is Shabbat worship like at the URJ National Biennial? I have a great comparison: pretend it is Sunday morning, you are channel surfing on TV, you come across a huge Christian Crusade in a packed convention center, with great music on the stage, television cameras everywhere, dynamic service leaders, a 200 voiced choir, and a charismatic congregation fully engaged. Now in your mind make it Jewish, and that is what Shabbat worship is like at the URJ National Biennial.

The service leaders I played for are probably the two most significant Jewish clergy in the United States at this time: Rabbi-Cantor Angela Warnick Buchdahl, Senior Rabbidesignate of Central Synagogue in Manhattan, who currently serves the congregation as Senior Cantor, and Rabbi RickJacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism. Rabbi-Cantor Buchdahl is the first ever Asian to be ordained, and her newest appointment as Senior Rabbi designate ofCentral Synagogue in Manhattan has been publicized around the world.

The 2015 National Biennial Convention is taking place November 4-8 in Orlando, Florida, and I know many of us will take advantage of the close proximity and attend. It is a great way to meet 5,000 Reform Jews from across the country, and experience the newest and best offerings of the Union for Reform Judaism.

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commemorate special events, places and people. We continue that time-honoredtradition by installing commemorative engraved bricks in our Brown Patio courtyard, layingthe foundation for a revitalized center for Jewish life in downtown Miami. This is a “ground

floor” opportunity for you to preserve your name, or that of a loved one, with a personalized, engraved brick. A perfect gift for every life-cycle occasion.

Proceeds from this campaign will ensure our financial strength and stability as we continuethe journey toward our most significant milestone in the history of Temple Israel.

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Since the beginning of time, Jews have used bricks andstones to commemorate special events, places and people.We continue that time-honored tradition by installingcommemorative engraved bricks in our Brown Patiocourtyard, laying the foundation for a revitalized center forJewish life in downtown Miami. This is a “ground floor”opportunity for you to preserve your name, or that of a lovedone, well into the next centennial with a personalized,engraved brick. A perfect gift for every life-cycle occasion.Proceeds from this campaign will ensure our financialstrength and stability as we continue the journey toward ourmost significant milestone in the history of Temple Israel.

MOSES BOUGHTTWO, HOW ABOUT YOU?

As we continue the journey toward our100th anniversary in 2021, all Temple IsraelMembers & Friends are invited to help pave

the way to our future.

Temple Israel of Greater Miami Centennial Brick Campaign

PAVING THEWAY TO OUR FUTURESince the beginning of time, Jews have used bricks andstones to commemorate special events, places and people.We continue that time-honored tradition by installingcommemorative engraved bricks in our Brown Patiocourtyard, laying the foundation for a revitalized center forJewish life in downtown Miami. This is a “ground floor”opportunity for you to preserve your name, or that of a lovedone, well into the next centennial with a personalized,engraved brick. A perfect gift for every life-cycle occasion.Proceeds from this campaign will ensure our financialstrength and stability as we continue the journey toward ourmost significant milestone in the history of Temple Israel.

MOSES BOUGHTTWO, HOW ABOUT YOU?

As we continue the journey toward our100th anniversary in 2021, all Temple IsraelMembers & Friends are invited to help pave

the way to our future.

Temple Israel of Greater Miami Centennial Brick Campaign

PAVING THEWAY TO OUR FUTURE


Saturday, February 22, 7:00 pm

(SAVE THE DATE)

FEBRUARY 3 AND MARCH 3 AT NOON

Sponsored by Temple Israel SisterhoodBring a bag lunch – dessert and

offee provided. From noon to 1p.m. followed by knitting,

mah jongg and lively chatter.

For more information,please contact Gail Lewis at

[email protected] or 305-374-2533.

Central Chavurah:Our Central Chavurah continues to enjoy this

season’s study of Pirket Avot. We thank Rabbis Heyn

and Chefitz for leading us in enlightening and

participatory dialogue and look forward to our

monthly sessions.

The dates for the next sessions are

Thursdays, January 23, February 20, March 20 and

May 15. Our future meetings willl be lead by Diane

Lindner, Rabbi Larry Halpern, Ruth Marks

and Atle Vere.

We meet in Kaplan Hall at 7 p.m. for coffee and

refreshments, discussion and schmoozing. All are

welcome and we look forward to seeing you

and your friends.

Edythe Kerness

Coordinator

SAVE THE DATE

Join us for great fun and dinner. Put together a table of your friends or just

come yourself! $25 per personRSVP to Carla Neufeld at 305-661-3710 or

[email protected]

First Mondays at the Temple


SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT 7 PM

Annual Purim Shpiel: The Megillah According to

Rodgers & Hammerstein


Serviceof

the HeartFridays, February 21 and March 21 SABABA

SHABBATFridays

February 7 and March 7 5:45 PM

TEMPLE ISRAEL BOOK CLUB PARTNERS WITHTHE FIRST MONDAY MAH-JONGG GROUP

Treat yourself to a stimulating Monday afternoon when the TI Book Club convenes at 12 o’clock noon for a literary discussion of a pre-selected book. Following the discussion, the Mah-Jongg tables are set up and

the click-clack of colorful tiles takes over. Join the play or simply stay on for coffee, dessert and socializing. Further info: Gail Lewis: 305-374-2533 or Dody Raskin: 305-891-5823

Book Club Selections For the Coming Months

Monday, February 3, 2014

Jane Austen’s classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. A romantic comedy of

manners, Jane Austen presents a delightful commentary on the foibles of human

nature in this satire of the English country gentle folk of her day.

Monday, March 3, 2014

“Not all pioneers went west,” says David McCullough. In The Greater

Journey: Americans in Paris, he tells the enthralling and inspiring story of

the adventurous American artists, writers, doctors, politicians, and others who set

off for Paris in the years between 1830 and 1900, hungry to learn and to excel in

their work. What they achieved would profoundly alter American history.

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MARCH 15 AT 7 PM

Annual Purim Shpiel: The Megillah According to

Rodgers & Hammerstein

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Religious School NewsOur 3rd and 4th grade classes discussed the concept of tikkun olam (repairing the world). They were asked: What does it mean to you, and why is it important? Should we donate money to Israel? Should we feed the homeless in Miami? Here are some of the amazing answers some of Wendy Saltzburg’s and Harriett Bulbin’s students came up with:

LAUREN HELLER:“I think it is important to help others because not all people are able to help themselves like us. It is important also because it is always good to give charity to other people, even if you don’t know them.”

JORDYN BUSHMAN“I think it is important because others may not have food, water or shelter to keep them safe. It also is important to help others because they don’t have to pay you back; you do it out of niceness.”

AMELIE CHASKES“It is important for us Jewish people to help others because you would not like it if you had to live in a box on the streets or if you only ate once a week. Why let people feel bad about themselves when you can help them feel good about themselves for once.”

ANDREW ARVIN“So the world will be a better place.”

BROOKE BELLINSON “We are just a little part of a very big world. We need to do what we can to make our little part matter. I have done several charity events over the last year including raising money for a dog rescue charity, bike riding for cancer and jump roping for heart disease. I also really enjoyed the tzedakah boxes that we used to raise money for trees in Israel. Our family tries to recycle and not use too much electricity and water.”

“It is very sad that the people in Israel have to be so cold especially those who don’t have the right clothes and warm homes.”

If this does not show you the true ruach of what we are instillingduring our teaching time, I am not sure what does! What greatanswers! We are beyond blessed to have a school that reinforces such great values and concepts for all of the world. Thank you Wendy Saltzburg and Harriett Bulbin!

We also had a fantastic program led by Rabbi Mitch called the “Beanbag of the Law” where we learned about the passing down of the Torah and its teachings generation by generation. A huge success!

We would like to thank the Ellenby family for allowing us to celebrate Tu BiSh’vat at their farms. Our Tu BiSh’vat Seder held at Ellenby Farms was incredible! We are so thankful to have been able to be one with nature celebrating the trees and all of G-d’s creations.

We thank you for your support, and as always, Donna and I are always available to each and every one of you and your children for anything throughout the year.

-Deborah Sherman Gorelick

Hello, I’m Jennifer Benrey, the new music teacher forTemple Israel’s incredible Sunday school. What an honor it is to teach the youth and future of Temple Israel! Music is such an integral part of my connection to Judaism, and my goal is to create that same sort of spiritual connection wrought from our rich musical tradition for our children. Here at Sunday school, we begin every week with tefillah, bringing together both parents and children to worship. Every week in tefillah, a different age group is featured and helps to lead. The children and I have been working on many traditional Jewish songs as well as modern settings of prayers. In music class, I am teaching age-appropriatemusic to the kids and relating what I teach them to the weekly torah portion and to Jewish holidays. The kids are responding so well to music and I am so thrilled. I know that I’m beginning to make an impact when I get requests from kids to sing their favorite Jewish songs that they have learned.

The kids have also been singing in our family Shabbats which I have had the privilege of leading as the cantorialsoloist. It is so important for our youth to be exposed to services and to be brought into the sanctuary. Thestudents have led the Shema and sung various other songs with fervor. If you have been to services, you might have noticed that these charismatic kids particularly enjoy singing into the microphone as well. Ultimately it is our goal at the Sunday school to make the students feel at home at Temple Israel. I want all of the kids to find their voice in both a meaningful and spiritual way. I couldn’t be prouder of the students for their hard work and accomplishments, and I hope that music can continue to flourish at Temple Israel. Please look out for upcoming Family Shabbats and help spread the word about this wonderful program that Temple Israel offers for our Jewish youth!


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ADULT LEARNING

WEDNESDAY NOONTIME LEARNINGwith Rabbi Chefitz

February 5, 12, 19 and 26

March 5, 12, 19 and 26

Exploring Abraham Joshua Heschel’s poetic prose and

poetry. The poetic prose: Heschel’s classic work

“The Sabbath.” The poetry: Zalman Schacter-Shalomi’s

translation from the Yiddish: “Human God’s Ineffable

Name.”

TUESDAY NOONTIME LEARNINGwith Rabbi Tom Heyn

Integral Kabbalah

February 4, 11, 18 and 25

March 4, 11, 18 and 25

WEEKLY ADULT LEARNING SERIES“The Practice of Spirituality”with Rabbi Tom Heyn

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 pm

Class resumes February 28 with a Hebrew intensive,

continuing for the next two weeks, March 7 and 14,

focusing on developing and strengthening Hebrew

skills. On March 21, the class joins the Central

Chavurah for a “Jewish Journeys” presentation. Then,

for three weeks, March 28, April 4 and 11, we explore

the practice of Mussar with Jeff Agron, Chief

Administrator for The Mussar Institute and Executive

Director of the Yedidya Center for Jewish Spiritual

Direction.

Rosh ChodeshWednesday, January 29

Trivia NightSaturday, February 22

Women’s Passover ExperienceWednesday, April 2

Sisterhood tribute to Dr. Alan MasonSaturday evening, April 26

Sisterhood dinner and ShabbatFriday, May 30

Brandy Primak Susie GoldbergSisterhood Co-Presidents


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Social Justice ForumDOROTHY SEROTTA

Gary Brown

SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVITIES

The Dorothy Serotta social Justice Forum continues towelcome volunteers on the fourth Monday evening of each month to assist at the Chapman Center for Empowerment of the Homeless. Please contact Michael Sagmeister [email protected] for additional information. In addition volunteers to help with our ongoing CommunityGarden, located at Temple Israel, are greatly appreciated.Produce from the garden is donated to Lotus House.Contact David Galler at [email protected].

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SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCEHe opened his jacket, and there was the breastplate, three columns of four, each element glistening with a semi-precious stone. Inscribed on the stones were specialsymbols. In the first column at the top, something that looked like the number 1. Underneath it, 4. Then, 7. And finally a six pointed star, not the Magen David, just three lines with six points. The second column had what looked like a 2 at the top. Then 5. Then 8. Then 0. The third, a 3 at the top. Then 6. Then 9. And then, the pound sign.

“I know this,” the archeologist said. “I’ve seen it before.”

“Of course,” said the High Priest. “Everyone knows it. The trick is how to use it.”

“How do you use it?”

“Well, I go into the Holy of Holies. There’s a strong wireless connection there. I dial 9-1-1 and I have a direct connection with God. I share with Him all the concerns of the world.”

“Wow, it’s that simple.”

“Not that simple. The connection is available only through me, at this place, at this time.”

“How does God answer?”

“God is always answering. God’s answer is for every person, and each answer for each person is unique.”

“How do I hear the answer?”

“Do you have a phone?” The archeologist displayed his phone.

“Does it have the image of a breastplate on it?” Thearcheologist showed the High Priest the dial pad.

“It’s this simple,” the High Priest said. “Whenever you get a call, it’s from God. It may sound like someone else, but it’s God speaking to you in that voice. Your challenge is to hear the Divine in what’s being said to you.

“Now, if you don’t mind, the time has come for me to go into the Holy of Holies. Let the angel Siri-el take you back to your place and time. Share the secret of the breastplate. The holy way of sharing is to send this story to 20 people, and have them send it to 20 people.”

© Mitchell Chefitz, with permission to share with 20 people.

For the coming year, our Temple will host a series of lecturesand programs around this theme. I believe it will expand and deepen our sense of purpose, both individually andcollectively. I hope you will help me to develop this audacious idea and see if it has the power to enrich your life and our congregation.

RABBI’S MESSAGEA Jewish Academy for Spiritual Fitness?

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JOIN US:on Shabbat mornings

February & March Schedule

11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Joseph’s Table

Weaving Torah texts of the great Jewish spiritual

masters into a fabric of many colors and shades. Our

friend and mentor Joseph Grosbard is no longer with us,

but his presence remains around the tables.

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.

with Rabbi Heyn and Rabbi Chefitz9:30 am - 11:00 am

SHABBAT MORNING SERVICE Morning blessings, Psalms of praise, the Sh’ma with its

meditations, and Standing in the Presence of the Divine.

Sometimes with the prayerbook, sometimes not, but

always seeking deep attachment.

FEBRUARY 147:30 pm Shabbat Service with The Temple Israel Singers in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary followed by an Oneg Shabbat

FEBRUARY 7 5:45 pm Sababa Shabbat 7:30 pm Sababa Shabbat Dinner7:30 pm Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuaryfollowed by an Oneg Shabbat

SERVICE OF THEHEART

February 21 and March 21

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.

FEBRUARY 216:30 pm Service of the Heart7:30 pm Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuaryfollowed by an Oneg Shabbat

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FEBRUARY 287:30 pm Religious School Shabbat Service with the 5th and 6th Graders in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary followed by an Oneg Shabbat

MARCH 75:45 pm Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuaryfollowed by an Oneg Shabbat6:30 pm Sababa Shabbat Dinner7:30 pm Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuaryfollowed by an Oneg Shabbat

MARCH 216:30 pm Service of the Heart7:30 pm Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuaryfollowed by an Oneg Shabbat

MARCH 14 7:30 pm Shabbat Service with The Temple Israel Singers in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary followed by an Oneg Shabbat

MARCH 287:30 pm Shabbat Service in the Bertha Abess Sanctuaryfollowed by an Oneg Shabbat

JOIN US:on Friday Evenings

7:30-8:30 pm


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.................................................................................................................................................................Life Cycle Events

February Birthdays

SIMCHA CORNER

February Anniversaries

Please email us your simchas so that as a community we can celebrate together. We need to celebrate life together and share in each other’s moments of joy. Please email your Births, Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Engagements,Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries, Graduations to: [email protected]. Please put simcha corner on the subject line. We will do our best to include submissions received prior to noon on Wednesday in the current week’s e-bulletin as well as the next edition of the Chai Lites. We look forward to hearing from you.

Wendy and Donald Saltzburg 6

Nancy Gelles and Ron Gelles 9

Simon and Nancy Bloom, Jr. 9

Jerry Chasen and Mark Kirby 11

Anya and Alex Stern 13

Ric Katz and Steve Rothaus 14

Sarah and Jerry Engel 16

Timothy Silimon and Frances Siegel 19

Jaron Rosenberg 1

Adena Ellenby 2

Jerry Sokolow 2

Lisa Waxman 2

Stephania Greco 3

Janice Lee 3

Sonny Baida 4

Melvin Brazer 4

Stephanie Sawchuk 4

Javier Berezdivin 5

Lisa Pollack 5

Greta Walker 6

Norman Block 7

Dena Glazer 7

Gail Lewis 7

Cedric Bridge 8

Ana Enamorado 8

Nancy Dreyfuss 9

Jayne Abess 10

Suzanne Hafkin 10

Muriel Roesing 10

Joni Tate 10

Jared Bellinson 11

Patrizia Frusciante 11

Richard Gibbs 11

Neil Rollnick 11

George Gladstone 12

Jean Sara Lewis 12

Muriel Rudolph 12

Rita Cohen 13

Diane King 13

Kristen Gomez 14

Elisah Lewis 14

Leona Greene 15

Martin Margulies 15

Barbara Weintraub 16

Sigurdur Bachmann 17

Doris Galindo 17

Timothy Silimon 17

Craig Coller 18

Arthur Green 18

Jen Karetnick 18

Richard Bermont 20

Mallory Brown 20

Macenna Cowen 20

Vivian Giller 20

Philip Greenberg 20

Ryan Harke 20

Frances Gardner 21

Alexandra Kanter 21

Beco Lichtman 21

Brooke Bellinson 23

Stephen Gans 23

David Neufeld 23

Ronald Weil 23

Myles Heller 24

Jon Gold 25

Elliot Pilshaw 25

Robert Waxman 25

Gareth Landy 26

Jordyn Bushman 27

COURTNEY AND DANIEL GREEN

DONN KILPATRICK

BRENDA AND JONATHAN NEUMAN

MICHAEL STARK

ELLEN STUFFLESTREET AND MINDY TAYLOR

STUFFLESTREET

We value our Members. If you know of someone whomay be interested in finding out more about

Temple Israel of Greater Miami, please contactMarla Towbin, Executive Director, at ext. 404. Thank you.

WELCOME TOOUR NEWEST MEMBERS


MAZEL TOVVICKIE SCHULMAN AND NANCY DREYFUSS

on their upcoming marriage on Feb. 5th to be held inMassachusetts. They have been a couple for 27 years.

Temple Israel member and Religious School Co-Director DEBORAH L. SHERMAN, who received a terrific theater review from the Miami Herald for her role as Maddie in the play, Making God Laugh, which showed at Actors’

Playhouse at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables through December 29.

AMY ZAKARIAN AND ISAAC ROSENBERGon their December 31st wedding.

March BirthdaysZoe Abittan 1Steven Citrin 3Richard Goldberg 4Neil Goodman 4Virginia Brown 5Roxane Linares 5Kenneth Treister 5Bonnie Waxman 5Alexandra Leifschutz 6Melissa Orth 6F. Jay Leonard 7Carrie Brazer 8Haley Sherman 8Antolin Carbonell 9Alexandra Heyn 9Joseph Margulies 9Silvia Rosenn 9Susan Fuller 11Ann Thomas 11John Timinsky 11Daniel Weingrad 11Sarah Karl 12Jerome Moskowitz 12Felicia Deutch 13Anya Stern 13David Chaskes 14Alan Mason 14Sasha Neufeld 16Orlee Bushman 17Dasi Mairena 17Norman Browner 18

Jordana Hart 18Donald Saltzburg 18William Schulman 18Blake Elkin 19Heather Sherman 19Shirley Joseph 20Arlene Mendelson 20Audrey Prywitch 20Kenneth Rosen 21Marc Ellenby 22Frank Kabak 22Jane Slote 22Sarah Todd 22Rachel Kahn 23Ben Kuehne 24Ronald Trazenfeld 24Judd Brazer 25Erin Cohen 25Susan Levinson 25Maia Aron 26Hillary Silver 27Benjamin Kahn 28Gloria Pallot 28Alex Stern 28Javier Bray 29Phoebe Weinberg 29Diane Lindner 30Eleanor Miller 30Marcy Orth 30Irene Cohen 31Sandra Simon 31

March AnniversariesEllen Kempler Rosen and Kenneth Rosen 1Denise and MacAdam Glinn 1Gail and Mark Fried 3Lynn Kislak and Ben Kuehne 12Richard Milstein and Eric Hankin 12Marc and Laurie Kahn 20Deanna and Adam Becker 21Silvia and Keith Rosenn 21Susan and Allen Fuller 24Brenda Shapiro and Javier Bray 29Helen and Roger Michelson 30

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHYOn behalf of Temple Israel’s Board of Trustees,

Rabbis, and Administration we extend our condolencesto the entire inmediate and extended

family and friends of:

STANLEY DAVID BULBINBrother-in-law of Harriett Bulbin

LEON MANNEHusband of Audrey Manne

ELYSE GLADSTONECousin of Peter and Richard Bermont andformer mother-in-law of Susan Gladstone

BARBARA BURNS WERNERMother of Andrew Werner

DOROTHY SPONDERMother of Suzanne Sponder and grandmother of

Masha and Julian Sponder

MICHAEL HARTFather of Jordana (John) Hart

MARTIN (MARTY) FINEHusband of Pat Fine and Past President of Temple Israel

FRANCIS McDONOUGHfiancé of Linda Rosen (sister of Marla Towbin)


...........................................................................................................................................................................................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.

YAHRZEITSFEBRUARY 7: Abe BesselManuel BrombergEshell BronstonCarola CaineGeorge CohenDavid ColemanSarah DaitchPaula DreyfusMaurice EichelNelson ElgartSylvia EllisGussie EltermanMatthew EskowAlfred FeinbergSally FeldmanBernard FetersonBenjamin FischerHarry GeistHenry GildredAlexander GiraldoHarry GitlinRobert GoldMonte GoldbergFred GoldsteinMary GoldsteinMorton R. HirschHarry KanterAdrienne KellerRose KleinHortense KorachDonald LavigneEssie LavineSarah NarrowHannah NeuhausAbe PolteRobert PritikinEdward ReiterRobert RichterLillian RiesnerEdith RosenLouis RosenthalGloria SchwartzDavid SolomonGeorge StrykerGeorge StrykerIda SussbergMuriel ThalPhilip TrostHarry White

FEBRUARY 14: Lt. Nathan A. AronovitzClara BassLena BirkhahnSydell CohenLillian EdelmanDeborah Epstein

Gustav FeuerSimon FischHerman FriedmanBernadine FriedmanAlbert GildredRegina GoldCalmon GolderSarah GoldhoffStephen GoldsteinAnna GreenbaumEmanuel GrossmanCarolyn F. GrossmanMarie Eileen GutmanLeatrice E. HandlemanWilliam Samuel HolsteinFanny JacobyBella JacobySamuel KahnFae KauffmanIrving KirschnerIsidor LachMorris LansburghRobert LevyBarbara LupatkinHenry MihalovitsDoris PallotFrancine PressGeorge QueenthRichard SalomonDorothy SandlerLeonora SchattmanAlice ScherLawrence SchlosbergMimi SchwartzBertha ShearHerbert SilvermanEsther SingerIsrael SiveWilliam SloteBenjamin TuplerRobert TurchinEdward WhiteNewton WoldenbergRuth YoungerLena Zeitz

FEBRUARY 21: Nathan AvrackSidney BarbanelBeatrice BelmontHarry BoyellMollie BrownJoseph CarpIsidor CohenJacob CohnJean CoonIsrael DavidsonLouis Dessauer

*Names listed denote deceased whose plaque is in the Bertha Abess Sanctuary.

Sydney GellisMorris GettlemanCharles GreenbergSadye KahnAbraham KaplanFannie KimmelmanSylvia LanerJeannette LevieFannie LevitetzEva LubowJoseph NarotMaurice RapportElliott RosowPearl RothSadie RussinRose SaltmanMorris SchiffDez SchonthalSamuel SchwartzLina SeidenbergDavid SlannSolomon SmulowitzMartha ToddRichard WarinerMaurice WaxmanHarry WertheimBertha WinardHarry WohlZelma WolffLouis WolfsonIrving WoolfJack Zwick

FEBRUARY 28: Edna BergidaNathan BernsteinMartha BlumenthalSamuel BobrowEdward BrandstatterWilliam BrownNettie BulbinNathan ElsonCele EmermanLou FreedmanJohn FriedMeyer GoetzSamuel GoldmanLewis GorfineElaine GrossmanRae L. KabatJacob KahnRebecca KaplanHoward KemplerRonald KentMay KleinIrving KobleyHerman LefkowitzBelle Levin

Daniel LevineRaymond LevineLena LevineLucille LichtenstetterAlexander LionMarie ManneEdward MarshallLee MeyerHyman MillerLillian PapperMyrtle PareiraSara ParnesMartin RaffWolf RoskinNathan RothNathan RothNathan RothElaine SchoenbergerDora SchonthalMorton SilbermanNaomi SilvermanWalter SternMichael TavlinJoseph TuckerOshea WaxenbergMarian WeisbergS. Charles WerblowAlfred WohlJoseph WolffBertha Wolk

MARCH 7: Jennie AvrackMoses BauerWilliam BeckmannCharles BehrmanLina BehrmannSheldon BernbaumFrances BesselClara BlattnerSidney BlockMilton DreyfusPearl DuboisAdolph ErlichSamuel FeldmanPhyllis K. FischAnna GinsbergNathan GlazierMarissa L. GurenBeatrice HallJoseph HammondNathan HellerLibbie HorowitzGrace G. JacobsJohn W. JacobyLozer KabatEly KatzSamuel Kaufman

Sterling La VineHoward LevinsonAnita MalmuthJulia PapperHarry RabeRae RosenthalGene RosenthalMathilda SchattmanPauline ScheinbergJean SchwartzPauline SeitelmanAnna SiegelLily SparerEthel Walder

MARCH 14: Ruby BlumenthalJacob ChaykinMolka CohenDaryl DanielsEmil DavisRebeka DavisChristopher DobbeHelen DritzRebecca ErlichSerine FeldmanSimon FisherFanny FriedmanSol FriedmanEtta K. HomaBenjamin HorrowSuzanne KahnRachel KannerHerman LubschutzAdam ManxiDavid NathanSusan NevinsJennie OrovitzMarius RansonJoseph RosenJoseph RosenLouis SamuelsHarry SandsAlbert SeidenSammy SpearLeah VigdorNatalie WeinerRiza Whitelaw

MARCH 21: Ray ApplebaumJoseph BaskerDavid Ben OmriJohn BergerRonni BermontJacob BernsteinBernard BirkhahnFay Brown

Cecile BurgerElizabeth CashmanDavid CoolikIrving EllisEsther FeldmanHerman FischerReah GladwinAbraham GoldmanRuth GoldweberFannie GroskinEdward GrossDaniel HandelJacob HoffmanMax HoffmanMichael HoffmanSylvester KahnRose KahnSam KatzSam KazanowitzSamuel KimenkerMarcia KlinkensteinJack LavineIsaac LevinFrances LevyAnne LevyPauline MeiselSidney MeyerMildred RadinEdward RosenthalHarris RuskinHarry SchillingerBessie SteinbergAdah StiefelJacques SweydPatricia WeinbergHelen Wolf

MARCH 28: Frances ApplebaumJean BloomMaurice CashmanEssie CohenAnna DenmarkMiki FleemanJean FrankelJules GilletteJudd GoodmanGeorge GordonSylvia GreenBernard K. HerscherClara G. HirschensohnStanley L. JacobsBurton KahnFaye KaiserMarcella KannerLillian KohnWalter LeipunerBessie Lippman

Florentine LowensteinNathan MarkowitzMorris MarshFrances PotlowF. RiegelJoseph RosenbloomSophie SaperoFannie SeligJane SilversNan SmallGladys UnionJohn Wohl

APRIL 4: Carolyn AppleDavid BassPhilip BaumoehlSarah BlattSarah BlumenthalEtta CarpFrank ColeHazel DallettRose DavisSamuel EhrenreichBessie ElsonBertha FrancisElizabeth FriedmanYetta GelvanEmma GreenfieldBernhard KannWilliam KlinkensteinMorris KovensRose LefkowitzRhoda LichtSidney MeiselJohanna MillerJules PearlmanMichael PrimakMichael RizzoMax RosenzweigMathilde RosthalIsidore RubinHirsch SadowskyLinda SchlosbergSarah SteinHarry StolarBernard StolmakerAlbert SussmanPauline TavlinAdolph UngarMortimer WienCalvin ZemskyHattie Younger


KaddishMay 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.

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.........................................................................................................................................................................................Supporters

We appreciate the thoughtfulness of those who support Temple Israel of Greater Miamiby remembering and honoring their friends and loved ones through their generous contributions.

FLOWER FUNDMarian Morgan in memory of Deborah Muss MorganRobert and Lisa Waxman in memory of Barbara Chapman and Ivajane WeinsteinShirley Feidelman and Family in memory of Anne FeinbergShirley Feidelman and Family in memory of Dr. Milton FeidelmanShirley Landwirth in memory of Rae HurwitzMARJORIE SCHILLINGER RELIGIOUS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Jack Schillinger in memory of Ethel KlauberJack Schillinger in memory of Marjorie SchillingerMEMORIAL Ackerman Family in memory of Harris ReibelAlbie Hohauser in memory of Leo HohauserAmy J. McClellan and Scott E. Perwin in memory of Annette EisenbergArlene and Bert Lockshin in memory of Leon ManneArthur J. Marcus in memory of William StewartBayview Asset Management, L.L.C. in memory of Bertha SaltzburgBrazer Family in memory of Irving GlickenCarole and Arthur Green in memory of Harold KaiserCharles and Sandra Simon in memory of Rose SimonDeborah M. Levene in memory of David I. Joseph and Michael LeveneDoris Axinn and Family in memory of Frank ErdosEdith Lundy in memory of Leon ManneElizabeth Schwartz in memory of Leo ErtagEllen Kempler Rosen in memory of Harris ReibelEstelle Kauffman Kohn in memory of Dorothy Kauffman and Evelyn KohnFelicia O. Deutch in memory of Max OrovitzGail and Marlin Lewis in memory of Bertha SaltzburgGeorgina Alexandra Ariosa in memory of Isidro Ariosa DuquesneGloria and Morton Goudiss in memory of Ruth BronsteinHenrietta Goodman in memory of Minnie and Dr. Alberta GoodmanJackie Edelstein in memory of Harris ReibelJane and Ivor Scop in memory of Harbert MarrowJoan Getz and Family in memory of Archie Brick, Bertha Gewertz Brick, Clara Gewertz Brick, and Walter LavigneJoan Schaeffer in memory of Rebecca DroshnicopLaurie A. Spear in memory of Shirley Fleming and Bertha SaltzburgLeonard M. Linton in memory of Harry MayLois Dolgoff in memory of Leon ManneLois Siegel in memory of Jay SiegelMadeline Levine and Family in memory of Jacklyn Hunter and Joseph HoltzbergMarcia C. Orovitz in memory of Harris ReibelMarjorie E. Sackin in memory of Leon ManneNancy Green and Family in memory of Florence Flayderman and Herschel GreenPhyllis Hellman in memory of Ernest LiebermanPhyllis Hellman in memory of Mollie LiebermanRichard Milstein and Eric Hankin in memory of Harris ReibelRoger W. Epstein in memory of Myrtle KollerRuth Shack in memory of Harris ReibelSandi and Charles Simon in memory of Annette Eisenberg and Bertha SaltzburgSandra Brawer Koplon in memory of Joseph BrawerSandra Levkoff Berg in memory of Isabel LevkoffSandra Levkoff Berg in memory of Sanford LevkoffSonya Rabin Greenfield in memory of Maurice GreenfieldSyprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, P.A. in memory of Harris ReibelTerry Blechman in memory of Julius GreenhouseWanda Texon in memory of Reuben Kaplan

SPONSORBIMAH FLOWERS

OR ANONEG SHABBAT:

Bimah flowers enhance ourShabbat experience. Sponsoring

the bimah flowers is a lovely way to remember or honor a loved one.

Celebrating an anniversary, birthdayor other simcha and need a gift?

Why not sponsor an Oneg Shabbat tocommemorate the occasion? And the

great thing is: one size fits all!As a sponsor of the bimah flowers orOneg Shabbat, your name will appear

in the Shabbat bulletin and inChai Lites. For more information

or to sponsor, please contact Temple office at 305-573-5900 or

[email protected]. Judith, Kami and Mitchell Landyin memory of Joy Summers Landy

Marian Morganin memory of Deborah Muss Morgan

The Waxman Familyin memory of Ivajane Weinstein and

Barbara ChapmanJoan L. Schaeffer

in memory of Howard Schaeffer


....................................................................................................................................................................................RABBI COLMAN A. ZWITMAN RELIGIOUS SCHOOL Donna Seldes in memory of Dorothy Sponder and Harris ReibelEdythe and Elton Kerness in memory of Annette EisenbergEdythe and Elton Kerness in memory of Bertha SaltzburgKenneth and Lisa Arvin in appreciationRADIO-INTERNET FUND Andrew Raine in honor of Ruth RaineBudd and Nanette Mayer in memory of Leon ManneCarole and Arthur Green in memory of Harold KaiserGeorge Bernhardt in honor of Charlotte BlonderIrving and Marilyn Kreisberg donationLois Rukeyser in memory of Rose LubinNorma and Michael Orovitz in honor of Karen Ruskin and Jim DaltonNorma and Michael Orovitz in memory of Harris ReibelPatty Taxman Craven in memory of Arthur TaxmanPatty Taxman Craven in memory of Janice Gottlieb SmithSherrie Garfield in memory of Minnie DeinSue and Martin Cohen in memory of Milton J. Feidelman, Irving Feinberg, Anne Feinberg, Harry Cohen, Eddie Feinberg, David Bell, Lori Cohen, Leona cohen and Shirley Rudich.Zola and Melba Saffer in appreciationTEMPLE ISRAEL Abraham and Vivian Tuchman end of year contributionArlene Heller in memory of Harris ReibelBen Kuehne and Lynn Kislak year end contributionBob Yocum and Sy Hecker year end contributionDaniel Stuart Camp donationDiane T. Halpryn in appreciationEllen Kempler Rosen in honor of 60th birthday Susan GladstoneFrank Kabak end of year gift Jack Schillinger year end contributionJoyce Kaiser end of year gift Leonard S. Cohen in honor of Carla NeufeldMarjorie Wilkoff donationMark and Greta Walker year end contributionMark Teitelbaum in memory of Florence GerstenhaberMichael and Norma Orovitz end of year gift Norma and Michael Orovitz year end contributionPat Randolph contribution to our Thanksgiving driveTHE CHARLES HELD FUND TO FEED THE HUNGRY Lois Helen Mondres in memory of Dorothy MondresJoAnn Bass donationTHE PRAYER BOOK PROJECT Andrew B. Werner and Fernando Greck in honor of Avi FlashenburgAndrew B. Werner and Fernando Greck in memory Barbara B. Werner Bob Waterstone in memory of Bernard C. and Charlotte Max Waterstone, Harold and Michael Zagon, Herman Waterstone and Marilyn Waterstone SimonDr. Ian Reiss in honor of the birthdays of Dr. Alan and Mrs. Sue RapperportDr. Mark and Mrs. Greta Walker in memory of Joan and Arthur WalkerDr. Michael Epstein in honor of Phyllis Littman and Herb KleinJack Schillinger in memory of Annette EisenbergJane and Doug Jacobs in memory of Nathan Lee, Leon Manne and Harris ReibelJoan Schaeffer in memory of Naomi Laurene YocumLisa and Britt Rosen in honor of Ellen and Ken RosenSteven Plotkin in memory of Leon ManneTHE LEARNING PROJECTDaniel Goldhagen donationIN APPRECIATION OF CLERGYJoyce Strickland in appreciation of Rabbi Tom Heyn, the Saturday minyan and Rabbi Mitch Chefitz Terry Tasker in appreciation of Rabbi Tom HeynTHE JOSEPH R. NAROT ENDOWMENT FUNDJoan Cochran in honor of Susan Gladstone’s birthdayNorman and Dana Zarr in memory of Harris ReibelTHE JONI AND STANLEY TATE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERBernardo and Isabel Olczyk in memory of Zalman Aron Josub and Randy Lewis-BerzollaJoni and Stanley Tate in memory of Leon ManneJoni and Stanley Tate in memory of Morton Greenwood

ONEG SPONSORS: Donn Kilpatrick

in honor of his conversionDena Glazer and Gail Lewis

in honor of their birthdaysEdythe and Elton Kerness

in honor of Elton’s 80th birthday

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

Federico d’Angelo-Facility Manager

(305) 573-5900 ext. 403 or

[email protected]

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9:30 AM:Shabbat Study/Service11:00 PM: Joseph’s Table

12:00 PM:First Mondays/Great Books

12:00 PM:Learning w/ Rabbi Mitch6:00 PM: Religious Affairs Committee Meeting

7:00 PM: Season of Mussar Class 17:00 PM: Season of Mussar Class 2

5:45 PM: Sababa Shabbat Serviceand dinner7:30 PM: Shabbat Service8:30 PM: Oneg Shabbat


9:15 AM: Religious School10:30 AM: JSBoomers Shmear and Schmooze

12:00 PM: LearningIntegral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom6:30 PM: Fundraising Committee Meeting7:30 PM: Membership Meeting

12:00 PM:Learning w/Rabbi Mitch5:30 PM: Social Justice Committee Mtg

7:00 PM: Season of Mussar Class 17:00 PM: Season of Mussar Class 2

7:30 PM:ShabbatService (TI Singers) and Oneg

9:30 AM:ShabbatStudy/Service11:00 PM: Joseph’s Table8:00 PM: Next@19Th Guava Rugelach Lounge

ECC andTempleClosed in observance of Presidents Day

12:00 PM: LearningIntegral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom

12:00 PM:Learning w/Rabbi Mitch7:00 PM: Environmental Action Committee Mtg

7:00 PM:Central Chavurah

6:30 PM:Service ofthe Heart7:30 PM: Shabbat Service and Oneg

9:30 AM:ShabbatStudy/Service11:00 PM: Joseph’s Table7:00 PM: Trivia Night

9:15 AM: Religious School

25 26 2712:00 PM:Learning w/Rabbi Mitch

12:00 PM:Learning Integral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom

9:15 AM:Religious School

287:30 PM:ShabbatService (R.S. 5th & 6th Grade) and Oneg

12:00 PM: LearningIntegral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom6:00 PM: Board of Trustees Meeting


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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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12:00 PM:First Mondays/Great Books

12:00 PM:Learning w/ Rabbi Mitch6:00 PM: Religious Affairs Committee Meeting

5:45 PM: Sababa Shabbat Serviceand dinner7:30 PM: Shabbat Service8:30 PM: Oneg Shabbat


9:15 AM: Religious School12:00 PM: Sisterhood YES Fund Brunch

12:00 PM: LearningIntegral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom6:30 PM: Fundraising Committee Meeting7:30 PM: Membership Meeting

12:00 PM:Learning w/Rabbi Mitch

6:00 PM: PurimBall (ECC)

9:00 AM:Purim Parade(ECC) 7:30 PM: ShabbatService (TI Singers) and Oneg

9:30 AM:ShabbatStudy/Service11:00 PM: Joseph’s Table7:00 PM: Purim Spiel/Oneg

9:15 AM: Religious School PurimCelebration9:30 AM: Purim Bake Sale

12:00 PM: LearningIntegral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom

12:00 PM:Learning w/Rabbi Mitch5:30 PM: Social Justice Committee Mtg7:00 PM: Environmental Action Committee Mtg

7:00 PM:Central Chavurah

ECC Closed(TeacherPlanning Day)6:30 PM: Service ofthe Heart7:30 PM: Shabbat Service and Oneg

9:30 AM:ShabbatStudy/Service11:00 PM: Joseph’s Table

10:30 AM: JSBoomers Shmear and Schmooze

25 26 2712:00 PM:Learning w/Rabbi Mitch

5:30 PM:TI Singers

12:00 PM:Learning Integral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom

9:15 AM:Religious School

287:30 PM:ShabbatService and Oneg

12:00 PM: LearningIntegral Kabbalah w/ Rabbi Tom6:00 PM: Board of Trustees Meeting

9:30 AM:ShabbatStudy/Service11:00 PM: Joseph’s Table

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