Rabbi’s Message Sep 2019 • Elul/Tishrei 5779 Volume 311 • URJ Affiliated Temple Emanu-El Sarasota, Florida • Founded 1956 Temple Times Temple Times Temple Times Rabbi Brenner Glickman Online Registration I am embarrassed to be so giddy about this. For the first time ever, we are now able to register for temple events online. Our temple has a new website with the capability to receive informa- tion. Our office has a new operating system in the office that is able to process payments and relay the regis- trations to the event chair. No longer will you have to write a check and put it in an envelope and mail it into the temple. No longer will you have to drive to the temple, check in hand, to meet a registration deadline. You can just go to our temple website and register online. We are finally catch- ing up to the rest of the world. Normally, I do not get so excited about a change in administrative process. But this change is important, both on the surface, and for what it represents. There are three reasons why I am so happy about this. 1. It is just nice for our commu- nity. People have been asking for this for years. It is nice to be responsive to the wishes of our membership. 2. It should increase participation in our events. Mailing in a check is a stumbling block, an extra effort that would make you say: I will get to that later. Now, when you receive an email about an upcoming class or Shabbat dinner, you can just follow the link and register in a minute. The ease will make it more likely for people to register and then come. And we want you here at temple for every event. Every day! 3. It means something symboli- cal: we are not stuck in our ways. So many temples succumb to stagna- tion and arrogance. It is so easy to say, “This is how we do things.” We at Temple Emanu-El are in special danger of falling into this trap, be- cause we are successful. Our temple is growing, our programs are thriv- ing. Why should we change? Online registration demonstrates a desire to improve, and that is what makes me most happy. There is effort and risk in making a change such as this, but we want to be better. We are not resting on our laurels. I am excited for our future. And I am excited to share it with you! Rabbi Brenner Glickman INSIDE: President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sisterhood .................... 3 Brotherhood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Membership Mexican Dinner ..... 5 Staff Spotlight ................. 6 Executive Director ................. 7 Starfish Initiative begins third year 8 Library ....................... 9 STEEMY News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Susan Schwaid Early Learning . . .11 TEERS prepares for great year . . 12 High Holiday begins with Selichot 13 Every Season is Tot Shabbat . . . . 14 Special Debut ................. 15 New and Outgoing Leaders ..... 16 Jewish Sleepaway Camp ....... 17 Return Home to State of Israel . . . 18 TEE Celebrates Confirmation. . . . 19 Blessing of the Animals ........ 20
Online RegistrationI am embarrassed to be so giddy about this.
For the first time ever, we are now able to register for temple events online. Our temple has a new website with the capability to receive informa-tion. Our office has a new operating system in the office that is able to process payments and relay the regis-trations to the event chair. No longer will you have to write a check and put it in an envelope and mail it into
the temple. No longer will you have to drive to the temple, check in hand, to meet a registration deadline. You can just go to our temple website and register online. We are finally catch-ing up to the rest of the world.
Normally, I do not get so excited about a change in administrative process. But this change is important, both on the surface, and for what it represents. There are three reasons why I am so happy about this.
1. It is just nice for our commu-nity. People have been asking for this for years. It is nice to be responsive to the wishes of our membership.
2. It should increase participation in our events. Mailing in a check is a stumbling block, an extra effort that would make you say: I will get to that later. Now, when you receive an email about an upcoming class or Shabbat dinner, you can just follow the link and register in a minute. The ease
will make it more likely for people to register and then come. And we want you here at temple for every event. Every day!
3. It means something symboli-cal: we are not stuck in our ways. So many temples succumb to stagna-tion and arrogance. It is so easy to say, “This is how we do things.” We at Temple Emanu-El are in special danger of falling into this trap, be-cause we are successful. Our temple is growing, our programs are thriv-ing. Why should we change? Online registration demonstrates a desire to improve, and that is what makes me most happy. There is effort and risk in making a change such as this, but we want to be better.
We are not resting on our laurels. I am excited for our future. And I am excited to share it with you!
Susan Schwaid Early Learning . . .11TEERS prepares for great year . . 12High Holiday begins with Selichot 13Every Season is Tot Shabbat . . . . 14Special Debut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 New and Outgoing Leaders . . . . . 16Jewish Sleepaway Camp . . . . . . . 17Return Home to State of Israel . . . 18TEE Celebrates Confirmation. . . . 19Blessing of the Animals . . . . . . . . 20
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President’s MessageTraditsye!This summer I had the opportunity to at-tend a performance of the off-Broadway production of Fiddler on the Roof—in Yid-dish! [so YES, that Tradition!]. Of course, we all know the story—Tevye, husband to a spirited wife and the father of five daughters, attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family’s lives in a shtetl in the Pale of Settlement at the beginning of the 20th century. He must cope both with the strong-willed actions of his three older daughters, who wish to marry for love (each one’s choice of a husband moves further away from the customs of their Jewish faith and heritage) and with the edict of the Tsar that evicts the Jews from their village. And we all know the wonderful music and the choreography from the original 1964 Broadway produc-tion and the 1971 film.
At about the same time that Sholem Aleichem was writing the stories on which Fiddler is based, our Reform movement was reshaping Jewish religious practices, discarding traditions that go back cen-turies. We rejected ceremony in favor of personal commitment to ethical practice,
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and adopted egalitarian and inclusive measures that opened Judaism to all who embraced it. Gradually over the past couple of generations, many Reform temples have re-instituted some classical rituals, while remaining true to core, Reform ideals.
Although Temple Emanu-El just celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016, we have already established our own religious and cultural traditions. Our rabbis, Ritual Committee, and Music Director have broad-ened the spiritual and musical offerings which members and visitors find uplifting and so meaningful. Brotherhood, Sister-hood, the Adult Education Committee, and numerous temple groups provide programs that connect us to our heritage and to cur-rent Jewish issues. The Social Action Com-mittee, the Friends of the Religious Action Center, and our award-winning Starfish Ini-tiative inspire us to act responsibly locally and worldwide. Also, our Board of Trust-ees has for many years exhibited strong, capable leadership effecting confidence in those wanting to donate for worthy temple causes. Throughout, Temple Emanu-El engenders a sense of warmth, comfort, and inclusiveness.
Yet our temple has changed in the past decade as rapid growth has overwhelmed the ability of staff and volunteers to keep up. In the past few years we have hired a second rabbi, expanded the Executive Di-rector position to full-time, and decreased by half the size of the Board of Trustees so as to ensure that all have a voice. And now we are undertaking two initiatives that will update our mental picture of what Temple Emanu-El is all about and also produce concrete plans to ensure our success for the next few years. The first initiative is our Rebranding, which began a year ago. Under the leadership of past-Trustee Larry Barnet, a committee sought input regarding our current logo and members’ descriptions of what our temple means to them. Following that feedback, the group solicited propos-als from local branding firms and eventu-ally hired a consultant to create a logo that better reflects Temple Emanu-El; the final versions soon will go to the Board for its action. Once approved, the new logo will
be reproduced later this fall and go-live in January.
The second initiative is our Strategic Plan. Remarkably, our temple has been exceptionally successful the past 15 years or so despite never having a comprehensive plan to take advantage of opportunities and to prepare for events that might threaten our success. Instead, a series of capable temple presidents, dedicated Boards, vi-sionary rabbis, and strong volunteers have made great decisions and overcome numer-ous challenges without, necessarily, having long-term goals and action plans in mind. This past May I recruited a steering group to produce, for the Board’s consideration, a Strategic Plan for the next 3-5 years; in a future Temple Times edition I will share the names and backgrounds of the group mem-bers. The three phases of our work include:1. from May–September, analyzing our temple’s past and current data (e.g., mem-bership, demographics, finances, program-ming, worship services, education, etc.) as well as examining current trends in our Re-form movement and in society in general;2. from September–January, seeking input from temple members and non-members by means of surveys, focus groups, and interviews on the same list of topics; and 3. from January–March, writing a plan to accomplish a few strategic goals through 2024.
We are proud that the Rebranding initiative provided numerous opportuni-ties for you all to express your opinions, and we look forward to ensuring that all temple members, and many non-members throughout the area, will have a voice as we plan for the future. None of our changes will be as earth-shattering as those affect-ing Tevye, and none will be forced upon us from outside, of course. We have so many wonderful traditions here at Temple Emanu-El! Our work will serve to preserve and enhance those traditions while we plan for growth and future opportunities.
May aundzer tradilsyes firn aundzer tsukunft.
May our traditions guide our future plans!
Ken Marsh
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SisterhoodIt is an honor and a pleasure to be co-presidents of our wonderful Sisterhood, and we are excited to be working with our terrific Sisterhood board! This year promises to be yet another great year. You will have opportunities to volunteer, to meet new people, and to attend events.
In July, Sisterhood and Brother-hood co-sponsored our fifth Trivia night. Each team had their experts in different categories such as sports, music, history and general knowledge. Correct answers brought an electric excitement to the social hall. In August, we co-sponsored Bingo. No special knowledge required, but a fun way to spend some time and win prizes.
September brings Sisterhood’s first Lunch-n-Learn program. The topic is CBD 101. Come with your lunch (dessert will be provided), and learn about the endocan-nabinoid system, the benefits of CBD, the difference between hemp and marijuana, and the different delivery methods. Users of CBD hemp oil have reported improve-ment in symptoms related to the follow-ing ailments: anxiety, headache/migraine, muscle and joint pain, nausea, seizures, depression, loss of appetite, poor con-centration, and nerve pain. There will be plenty of time to ask questions.
Help prepare for the temple break-the-fast in October with a delightful group of volunteers. Also in October, attend the Brotherhood/Sisterhood co-sponsored Sukkot dinner, and go on a day trip to a location to be announced. Watch your email for information regarding this day trip.
The November calendar has our an-nual Paid-Up Membership Luncheon, and in December there will be Game Night.
Save the date: January 26 is our Luncheon and Fashion Show at Michael’s on East! You will want to be at this exciting event.
We will be continuing our M’Dor L’Dor (From Generation to Genera-tion) program in conjunction with the Temple Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS). If you participate in this pro-gram, you will have the opportunity to meet the children, parents and teachers who we support with our fundraising ef-forts. The Religious School was so grate-ful for our efforts during the last school year that they presented Sisterhood with a “Certificate of Honor and Appre-ciation” (below) which we are proudly displaying in the Sisterhood Gift Shop.
With warm regards,Susan Simon and Susan MeiselCo-Presidents, Sisterhood
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As summer comes to an end, we look back at some wonderful activities, all co-sponsored with Sisterhood. At the beginning of June we had our annual picnic at Turtle Beach. Once again we had record-breaking attendance, with great sides and desserts provided by attendees. Our thanks to organizer Steve Leavitt and grill masters David Steinbach, Brad Pearson, and Michael Lauber. The event culminated with a wonderful Havdalah service led by Rabbi Shefrin. July saw the return of Summer Trivia, and in August we had an inaugural Bingo night. Both events were very well attended and enjoyed by all.
We’re gearing up for another active year. Don Malawsky and his programming team have put together a fantastic portfolio of events. We’re planning four of our popular Sunday morning breakfasts, a few evening lectures, a string quar-tet concert in December, a Martin Luther King tribute in January, a bus trip to the Edison and Ford winter estates in February, and a fun fund-raising event in March. As always, our events are on the temple calendar and will be highlighted in this monthly article. Detailed information
will be available through flyers at the temple, the Message from the Temple, and email blasts to our members.
Speaking of members, we began our annual membership drive at the end of July. A mail-ing was sent to all adult male members of the congregation, with the exception of new temple members whose Brotherhood membership is free until next June. The mailing contained the Brotherhood brochure with membership application, a letter from me explaining the benefits of membership, and a card showing our entire program for the coming year. For those people who have already joined, thank you. For those who have not, won’t you consider joining our ranks and supporting all of the good things Brotherhood does for the temple? If you did not receive the mailing or have misplaced the ap-plication, brochures are available at the temple, on the temple website, or by contacting Burgess
Levin, our membership chair, at [email protected]. He would be happy to answer any questions you have, as would I.
Brotherhood board meetings are generally held on the first Sunday of the month at 9:40 am and are on the temple calendar. They are open to all members interested in attending. Want to learn more about what we do and what goes on behind the scenes – join us at one of our meet-ings. Our first meeting of the year is Sunday, September 8, postponed a week because of the Labor Day holiday.
While this is the first article following our summer break, it is the last one in 5779. On behalf of the Brotherhood Board, I would like to wish everyone good health, happiness, peace, and prosperity in the coming year.
L’Shanah Tovah.
Bob Meisel, Brotherhood President
Brotherhood Board 2019-2020
Summer Trivia Winners July 2019. L-R: Carl, Matt and Judy Levy, Sharon Midgett, Jona-than Papkin, Joan Papkin, Arthur Bernberg, Barbara and Mark Peltz
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Membership Committee Likes Things Spicy, Hot, Sweet, and ColdWhether you like your food spicy and hot or sweet and cold, the Temple Ema-nu-El Membership Committee has you covered. The Mexican Potluck Dinner, sponsored by the Membership Commit-tee with Gail Leavitt as chairman, was filled with a delicious array of Mexican food and 62 happy members and guests.
“Sundae with the Rabbis” is Septem-ber 1 from 2 until 4 pm. Join members and guests for ice cream and toppings with the delightful company of our two “sweet” rabbis, Rabbi Brenner Glickman
and Rabbi Michael Shefrin. This event is free. Invite your family and friends of all ages who are not members so we can show them just how special we are.
Smiles filled the room at the Pot Luck Dinner and this table was no exception (front: David Finkelstein, Barry Gerber, Gloria and Bill Weed; back: Suzan Brodsky, Howie and Carole Friedman).
Reservations are appreciated, but not necessary. To RSVP, contact Nina Levitt at [email protected] or 941-921-2526.
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Staff Spotlight:
Elaine Sharrock Director of the SSELC
As one of our longest tenured employ-ees, Elaine Sharrock is a gem to have on our team as the Director of the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Cen-ter (SSELC)! When you get to know Elaine, you quickly understand why her staff and the children and fami-lies at the center love her. Elaine is a dedicated, warm leader, who devotes herself to the children and families entrusted in her care. Rabbi Shefrin said, “Miss Elaine is one of the kind-est people I have ever known. Her dedication to raising up our children with good values and open hearts is so special. She makes the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center the best of the best.”
Under Elaine’s leadership, the SSELC has always maintained na-tional accreditation and is also known as one of the best schools in the area. This past year, SSELC scored the second highest rating in the county for preparing pre-kindergarten children for elementary school. Board Trustee, Sarah Link, shared, “As a Board Trust-ee and the parent of a Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center graduate, I have had the pleasure of working with Elaine Sharrock for many years. Her dedication to the school, vast indus-try knowledge, and reinforcement of temple goals are only overshadowed by her love for our kids and their teachers. Elaine is professional, kind, and by far, the best director there is. We are so fortunate to have her.”
Tell me about yourself:I am a native Floridian who has lived
in the Sarasota/Bradenton area nearly my whole life. I’m married and have two wonderful adult children, who have given me two of the best grand-children a person could hope for. I started working at the school in 1986 when my youngest child was six years old. The position allowed me to work full time and also be available to take my children to after school activi-ties and be an involved mom. I have been fortunate to hold many positions throughout my career at the SSELC. I’ve worked as a teacher, assistant director, co-director and in 2008 became the director.
What led you to working at Temple Emanu-El?I was fortunate enough to meet the founding director of the center, Su-zanne Gellens, at an early childhood education events and she encour-aged me to apply for a position at the school. Suzanne is a true advocate for early childhood education, and many of the principles of early childhood education that she emphasized in her tenure at the school, are still being implemented in our curriculum today.
How do you enjoy working at Temple Emanu-El?My favorite part of working at the SSELC is watching children learn how to navigate the world. Every time I hear children struggling over a problem and finding a solution, it makes me happy to know that the skills we are teaching these children will set them up to be successful in the future. I also enjoy watching children experience things for the first time and having the pleasure of being the first to witness so many groundbreak-ing moments. It is simply an amazing experience to watch children learn and grow, and, even though we teach the children skills year after year, every day is different because every child is unique, and every group of children brings with them a different dynamic. The opportunity to work here has enabled me to become a bet-ter parent/grandparent and helps me practice patience. Lastly, it is won-derful to watch how the members of Temple Emanu-El take care of each other in their time of need. They truly look out for one another no matter the circumstance.
What do you like to do outside of work?I enjoy spending time with my family on the weekend, going for long walks and sometimes relaxing with a good book.
Christine ElliottExecutive Director
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Christine Elliott
President’s announcement regarding Executive DirectorThe Board of Trustees is excited to announce that it has successfully negotiated a contract with our Execu-tive Director, Christine Elliott, through June, 2022. Mrs. Elliott joined Temple Emanu-El in January of 2018. Despite having no prior experience leading a Jewish organization of any type, she quickly learned about our staff, pro-grams, worship services, volunteers, finances, vendors, contracts, and all other aspects of running our wonderful temple. She has collaborated well with our rabbis, Board of Trustees, commit-tee chairs, and staff. Christine has rep-resented us with Federation and other local Jewish organizations on numerous issues, especially on safety and security.
You asked, we listened! Have you noticed this expression in the weekly message from the temple? As Rabbi Glickman so excitedly explained on the cover story of the Temple Times, we can now register and pay for events online. This wonderful feature is due to the temple advancing to a new oper-ating system called ShulCloud and upgrading our website. Our new website comes with all of the latest technologi-cal advances and safety features.
With the new website, members will be able to create an account. Having a member account lets you review your contact information, register for events, pay for events and dues, see the temple directory, and view a more informa-tive calendar. Hooray for progress and listening to what our members want! Stay tuned for the email that will give you directions on how to cre-ate an account.
Sisterhood Gift Shopn September is CLEARANCE month! Stop by to see the many items we have on sale.n Don’t know what to purchase for a gift? How about a Personalized Gift Certificate? n Getting married? Having a birth-day? Bar and Bat Mitzvah students cre-ate a Gift Registry so you can receive the items you would like. Call Alice Cotman at 941-359-6451 for an appointment. Would you like to volunteer in the Gift Shop? We need you and would love to have you. Volunteers receive a 10% dis-count. All profits from the Gift shop go
to Sisterhood for the Religious School. The Sisterhood Gift Shop is open before
and after services, for special events, and by appointment.
This contract with Mrs. Elliott will help solidify our leadership team for the foreseeable future. Please congratulate Christine!
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Look What You Did! The TEE Starfish Initiative Begins Its Third Year!When Larry Barnet approached me in 2016 to ask how he could have a greater effect in the local public schools, I never dreamed that his simple question would lead to an initiative through which we would unite more than 150 volunteers dedicated to improving the literacy and learning skills of over 85 Kindergarten students each year at a Title 1 public school! As developed by Larry, his wife Wendy, my husband Ken Marsh, and me, the Temple Emanu-El TEE Starfish Ini-tiative is now starting its third year and seeking to expand its impact. At our end-of-year Starfish volunteer celebration last May, I focused my review on Look What You Did! to make sure that everyone understands the far-reaching effect of the Starfish volunteer efforts!
For those of you who don’t know the history of the TEE Starfish Initiative, I encourage you to find it in the Septem-ber 2018 Temple Times, on the temple’s website or contact me. Through our monthly updates we have featured the various programs of the initiative, great photos of Starfish volunteers with our kiddos, and information about how we benefit students, teachers, and schools. You only need read the thank you letter (at right) from our “Starfish principal” to hear from her perspective why what we do is so meaningful! In addition to programs, we have documented the suc-cessful elements of the initiative and are excited about guiding the Starfish model replication at another Title I public school by Temple Beth Sholom volun-teers beginning this school year! How-
ever, as another school year begins, it is time to articulate an element critical to the Starfish model success and sustain-ability that we have not yet featured--why congregants, their family members, neighbors, and friends are drawn to this initiative. Larry Barnet has thought long and hard about this, and he shares his observations as follows:
We need to share with prospective Starfish volunteers not only what mo-tivates one to join initially but also the psychic rewards once they participate. People are overwhelmed by the size of the problem of poverty and the illiteracy that is a major contributor to the pov-erty cycle of generations. People want to do something to help but think the problem is too big to make a difference. But the message of our initiative is that we can deal with that enormity; we can make a big difference, if only for a small subset of those affected. That is why we adopted the Star-fish Story: A boy was throwing one starfish at a time from the beach back into the sea. Seeing this, a man told the boy that he was wasting his time because thousands more were stranded on the shore and, therefore, the boy could not make a difference. As the boy threw yet one more starfish back into the sea, he told the man,
“I made a difference for that one!”In the same vein, through an initia-
tive such as Starfish, one can sense hav-ing a large impact on one life at a time. For those who have dealt with problems at a committee level, or a board level, or in conversation, they find this a refreshing difference. And most any-one is qualified to be expert at caring about and mentoring one soul. Having a child in a classroom waiting for you, expecting you, excited to see you, again and again, week after week, is amaz-ing feedback and validation. Provid-ing a gateway to the world by giving a child his first book, opening a child’s world to music experiences, providing learning materials that allow a child to experience the world in a way never be-fore—these are just a few ways that our volunteers experience making a differ-ence one life at a time. Super-serving a small part of the vast universe is enough to not feel helpless. Seeing your effort scaled up as other Starfish volunteers
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greet other students or passing one another on campus makes you feel even more successful. Seeing the volunteer sign-in screen in the school lobby filled with many, many names you recognize is like riding a wave. Excitedly sharing stories about your Starfish experiences with others at an Oneg Shabbat brings shared laughter, sometimes a tear, and warmth to your heart.
A small group from a church, a service organization, a synagogue or even a hair salon and its patrons, can see itself making this big difference for a small subset of all those in need—a goal that is achievable, doing simple tasks that each in the group feels comfortable doing and that taps their passion.
If you haven’t already, join the Temple Emanu-El Starfish Initiative—volunteer directly with a student or provide support in other ways. If you al-ready are a Starfish volunteer, welcome back! We are in for another exciting and fulfilling school year!
Submitted by Dr. Tanice Knopp with Larry Barnet
LibraryBy the time you read this article, Rosh Hashanah will almost be here: a time to look backward to last year and forward to this year. Watch out for your plans! As my Zayde used to say, “Man plans and G-D laughs.” Seems the almighty has a sense of humor. Judging from some of the midrash Rabbi Glickman shared with us this summer and from my observation of TV shows, radio shows, movies, plays, books, etc., so do his people. I have spent the last few weeks of summer reading books about Jewish humor. The first book was The Haunted Smile: The Story of Jewish Comedians in America by Lawrence J Epstein. The book I am currently reading is Jewish Comedy a Serious History by Jeremy Dauber. Both books look at Jew-ish humor from a sociological, psychological and historical perspective. Both books are leavened with examples of humor. These two books are new additions to our fine collection of Jewish humor.
The Book Club’s next meeting is Sep-tember 9 at 11 am in the temple Library. We will be discussing The Ghost of Han-nah Mendes by Naomi Ragen. Everyone
is welcome to join us. Please note that the October Book Club meeting is moved up one week. We will be meeting on October 7, at 11 am, and will be reading The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish.
I hope you plan to join us for book club meetings, explore our library and take out books. You will need a temple library card which can be obtained in the library. If you have any questions, I can be reached at 941-922-4517.
May all your best plans for the New Year come true.
Rosalind LiebermanLibrarian
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STEEMY News5780 is going to be incredible! STEEMY (Sarasota Temple Emanu-El Mitzvah Youth) has so much going on. Our NFTY affiliated Temple youth group is so excited to be welcoming a new group of elected leaders into their board posi-tions and a new Youth Advisor, Savan-nah Samberg!
If you are in 8th-12th grade and you haven’t already signed up for STEEMY membership, you’re missing out. Our kickoff event this year is going to be a blast! Come and hang at the STEEMY Shabbat Picnic & Party. Saturday, September 7 from 5:30-7:30 at Bayfront Park, next to Marina Jacks. We’ll play lawn games, enjoy a beautiful sunset Havdalah, meet fun people, and eat yummy food—all for free!
We’ve got many awesome events being planned for the year ahead, in-cluding an overnight lock-in at the Tem-ple, cosmic bowling, Busch Gardens, and many social action opportunities to help make our community a better place. Come help us and get community service hours for school!
Being a STEEMY member allows you to attend NFTY events all over the state with hundreds of other Jewish teens. Who’s coming to NFTY-STR Fall
Kallah, October 25-27? Rabbi Shefrin says that, “Jewish teens hanging out in these sacred spaces is the best! So much fun, so much inspiration, so much laughter, so many memories. It makes me want to be a teen again!”
Watch for e-mails, temple bulletins,
and flyers with upcoming opportunities and events. Follow STEEMY on Insta-gram @steemy.tyg and call 371-2788 or email [email protected] for more information.
PHOTO REMINDERWe all love seeing the lively and engag-ing pictures in each edition of the Tem-ple Times. For best quality and clarity, please ALWAYS send in pictures with the highest resolution available. A reso-lution of 180 dpi is best. On cell phones, when you email a picture, always select the actual or largest size available.
Thank you for making our bulletin the best ever!
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Susan Schwaid Early Learning CenterOnce again, the Early Learning Center’s Summer Camp featured our Summer Science Spectacular with Jason Shar-rock. Mr. Sharrock designed lessons based around the themed weeks decided upon by the Center’s staff that included units about the Ocean, Cooking, Dino-saurs, and Nursery Rhymes.
During Ocean’s week, the students learned that ocean water was different from saltwater with experiments about sinking and floating, and mixing dif-ferent colored salt solutions to create a saltwater rainbow. In addition, students learned how fossils form if bones, shells or other objects are buried quickly and covered in the sand.
For Cooking week, the fossil lesson continued when the students made their own fossils with salt dough that they created. Also, during that week, the students made slime—which is always a favorite—and used the freezing power of salt and ice to make their own ice cream.
In the Dinosaur-themed week that followed, the children talked about extinct and non-extinct animals, and learned different theories of how di-nosaurs became extinct. They dropped marbles and blocks into flour to simu-late an asteroid or comet strike and created baking soda and vinegar volca-noes. Later that week, the students had an “Ice Age” discussion in which they talked about the difference between wet and dry ice.
The science lessons ended with Nursery Rhyme week. The students sang “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” talked about what stars really are, and made a to-scale (almost) model of the solar system. The children then learned about how gardens actually grow and looked at living things under a digital microscope. The week concluded with the students helping to save Humpty
Dumpty by becoming engineers and building something that would slow down and cushion his “great fall” in an egg-drop experiment.
It is Mr. Sharrock’s hope that the students had fun, learned to like science, and learned a little bit in the process.
In addition to our science program, Erin Ramlackhan from CompuChild presented a fun-filled week of art and technology! During that special week, the students began learning about computers by talking about the parts of the machines and making binary letter bracelets. They then received instruc-tion about algorithms and how to give commands to Dash the Robot, and had the opportunity to become digital artists, using doodle bots, iPads, and digital cameras.
The Center’s staff laid the foun-dation for the computer and science classes by creating lesson plans that would be interesting to young children. They gathered informational books, sto-ries, and art activities that were fun and engaging. Cooking week was a favorite of the children, as they learned to mea-sure ingredients, crack eggs, stir, and pour. They created their own snacks, including apple pie, bread pudding, and
chocolate covered banana popsicles – not to mention their all-time favorite for the Fourth of July: Smores!
Susan Schwaid Early Learning is currently enrolling students for the 2019-2020 school year. We have spaces available in our VPK classroom, as well as several part-time spaces available in our three-year-old’s class. Please call the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Cen-ter at 941-377-8074 for more informa-tion.
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TEERS first day: Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg and Madrichim Katie Alcock, Abby Alcock, Ben Baram, Miriam Baram, Miranda Lauber, Garet Pearson, and Robert Witherspoon welcome students to a new year at TEERS!
Temple Emanu-El Religious School Prepares for a Wonderful YearAs summer is coming to an end, Temple Emanu-El Religious School (TEERS)’s fac-ulty, parents, and students are anticipating another wonderful year of learning and liv-ing “jewishly”—with some exciting additions and enhancements!
“In 5780, we are committed to bringing TEERS to new levels of excellence!” stated Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, MARE. “We have assembled a team of en-thusiastic and highly-credentialed educators to bring innovative approaches to Jewish learning. We will strive for greater literacy, while incorporating more camp ruach (spir-it) into our programs. Our goal is to engage our students and families with learning that is deeply rooted in meaning and relevance, and to enrich their lives with the joy of com-munity and the wisdom of Judaism.”
TEERS will continue to engage in the hands-on, experiential learning for which it is famous, including the signature chugim program featuring Jewish cooking, garden-ing, crafts, film, drama, music, conversa-tional Hebrew and, this year, an added enrichment class in Jewish folklore. There will also be a range of educational, social, spiritual, and community service opportuni-ties for TEERS families. TEERS is excited to welcome two new teachers and one new teacher’s assistant to the team. Welcomed back are popular and beloved faculty, including Rabbi Michael Shefrin, who will work this year with all grades on various topics, and Rabbi Brenner Glickman, who serves as the lead instructor in Confirma-tion.
The excitement is building as the first day of TEERS approaches on Sunday morn-ing, September 8! We can’t wait to see you there!
For more information about TEERS, which serves children in grades kindergar-ten through 10, please call 378-5567.
Students Brooke Feldman, Raina Kurnov, and Ava Rosin are picture perfect on the first day of school!
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Rabbi Shefrin, Rabbi Glickman, and Rabbi Elaine display the materials stud-ied at the “Mountains of Wisdom” Tikkun Leil Shavuot
Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Brenda Berkeley, Betty Perlmutter, Judy Thibault, and Judilee Sterne prepared to return the Torah scroll to the Ark after last year’s Selichot service
Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin, and the Torah scrolls will all be robed in white for Selichot
High Holy Day Observance Begins with SelichotOn the Saturday night before Rosh Ha-shanah, Jews all over the world inten-sify their High Holy Day preparations by participating in the Selichot service. This spiritual, meditative evening en-courages us to examine our deeds of the past year and focus on the year ahead. Join your Temple Emanu-El family Saturday, September 21, at 8 pm for a beautiful and special Selichot service. The service is preceded at 7:30 pm by
the President’s Reception, a welcoming, elegant gallery of delicious homemade desserts, and the opportunity to ascend the bima and help change the Torah scrolls into their “holiday whites.” All
are welcome. May you be inscribed for a good and
healthy new year!
Temple Members Celebrate Shavuot with “Mountains of Widom” Tikkun“Mountains of Wisdom” was the in-triguing topic of this year’s Tikkun at Temple Emanu-El—a wonderful night of study and socializing held on Satur-day evening, June 8, in observance of the holiday of Shavuot.
Centuries ago, Jewish mystics instituted the custom of studying Bible on the evening of Shavuot, which marks the anniversary of God’s revelation of the Torah. The practice—known in Hebrew as Tikkun Leil Shavuot—has been observed for many years at Temple Emanu-El, becoming one of our popu-
lar signature events. This year Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Rabbi Michael Shefrin, and Rabbi Elaine Glickman taught on the various aspects of moun-tains: Rabbi Glickman on Mount Sinai, site of the giving of the Torah; Rabbi Elaine on Mount Moriah, site of the an-cient Temple in Jerusalem; and Rabbi Shefrin on mountains in midrash, or rabbinic lierature. It was a great night of learning, discussion, and candid sharing—made all the more friendly and delicious by socializing over a European pastry dessert prepared by Anne Bishop and cheesecakes baked and donated by Michael Lauber of Brooklyn Catering, honoring the tradition of eating dairy desserts on the holiday.
We look forward to celebrating Shavuot with our Temple family again next year!
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Three generations—Joni Steinberg, kids Alex and Samantha Hays, and granddaughter, Harper, enjoyed “Splash Shabbat” together
Spring, Summer, Fall——Every Season Is Tot Shabbat Season!Every season is Tot Shabbat season for young Jewish and interfaith families at Temple Emanu-El!
The 2018-2019 Tot Shabbat season ended Saturday morning, May 18, with a “Fitness Fun” themed Tot Shabbat hosted by the Beck, Ramer, and Weber families. In addition to outdoor playtime, delicious healthy foods, themed crafts, and Shabbat blessings, songs, movement, and a story with Rabbi Michael Shefrin, children and families enjoyed bikes, trikes, and scooters —plus a session of “kid yoga” expertly led by Dr. Shayna Shefrin! What a fun, special, and healthy morning—the perfect “fit” for our wonderful Tot Shabbat families!
By July, our Tot Shabbat crew was ready to celebrate again! On Saturday morning, July 20, the Shefrin and Wiesel
families hosted our much-anticipated, signature “Splash Shabbat” summer event as families gathered at Payne Park for fun
Shayna Shefrin led a great tot yoga session at May’s “Fitness Fun” Tot Shabbat
on the circus-themed playground, water play in the splash pad, a birdfeeder craft, and an “al fresco” age-appropriate Shabbat
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Rabbi Glickman with Lynn Wetherson and her mother Louise Levinson
Alexandra Jefferson showed off the bird-feeder she created at “Splash Shabbat”
Harry Lifsec with new member Dr. Fred Crane
service with Rabbi Shefrin. The fun morn-ing ended with an “oneg” featuring—what else?—Popsicles and Fudgsicles!
And as we prepare to celebrate Rosh Hashanah, we are also preparing for another wonderful year of Tot Shabbat! Saturday morning, September 14, at 10:30 am, young Jewish and interfaith families are warmly invited to a Tot Shabbat New Year’s (Shofar) Blowout! We’ll meet on the playground and enjoy indoor and out-door play; Shabbat blessings, songs, and movement; and a delicious bagel breakfast —plus get into the Rosh Hashanah spirit with an apples and honey tasting bar, a Rosh Hashanah story and craft, and of course some shofar time! Tot Shabbat is designed for families with children up to age 6, but all are invited—and unaffiliated friends and family are always welcome!
Make 2019-20/5780 the year of Tot Shabbat for your young family! For more information, or to receive personal email invitations to Tot Shabbat, please contact Rabbi Elaine at 379-1997 or [email protected].
Summer Dining 2019Thank YOU! Thank you! It’s hard to be-lieve that it has been six years since I took on the responsibility of organizing and coordinating the Summer Dining restau-rant trips during the months of June, July, August and even September when our early Shabbat Services take place. I’m sure many of you know it’s been challenging at times—especially wondering if the restau-rant would accommodate our last minute reservations or if there would be enough parking. Sometimes we had to wait too long for our food and sometimes it was hard to talk to our tablemates. But the rewards outweigh the challenges. The nic-est part is the mingling of our old and new members and to see friendships develop.
My goal, as I’m sure you know, is to ask each participating restaurant to donate 10% to Temple Emanu-El’s Social Action Committee’s Buddy Program. The pro-ceeds are then earmarked to JFCS’s OMAP (Overseas Military Assistance Program) helping our local veterans. So far since 2014 we have raised over $3800 with more to come.
I hope you’ll read my article in the next Temple Times when I list the partici-pating restaurants in 2019.
Dick GrossSummer Dining Chairman
A Special DebutShabbat services at Temple Emanu-El are always special—but our service on Friday evening, July 26, was extra spe-cial as three wonderful temple members made their “debut” on the pulpit! After long study, learning, and practice with Director of Education Sabrina Silver-berg, MARE, Mary Alterman, Barbara Gerber, and Susan Skovronek ascended the bima, to lead their first Hebrew prayer. Not only did these three women chant the Hebrew perfectly, but they added a great sense of spirituality and
Barbara Gerber, Susan Skovronek, and Mary Alterman made their prayer “de-but” at Shabbat services on July 26
meaning by their presence and dedi-cation. Kol hakavod and mazel tov to Mary, Barbara, and Susan—and to their proud families and congregation!
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The Temple Emanu-El family formally installed our wonderful 2019-2020 leaders, and recognized the outstanding service of outgoing trustees at the spring annual meeting and summer Board Installation Shabbat.
Continuing their valued service to Temple Emanu-El are president Ken Marsh, vice-president Dr. Hal Alterman, treasurer Gloria Weed, financial secre-tary Fae Beloff, recording secretary Ethel Gross, and immediate past president Toby Halpern, as well as trustees Barry Gerber, Sarah Link, and Anne Virag. Welcomed to the board are new trustees Phyllis Dreyfuss, Alice Cotman, Barbara Peltz, Betty Perlmutter, Mark Sharff, and Harry Yaverbaum.
“This new board is a perfect mix of experienced, dedicated leaders com-ing back, and new faces bringing fresh energy,” stated Temple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman. “The year ahead looks promising, building on the success and growth of this past year.” Rabbi Glickman also praised the outgo-ing board members for their excellent stewardship of our beloved congregation.
Along with installing a new board, Temple Emanu-El this summer unveiled an updated plaque adding the name of
Temple Emanu-El Recognizes New and Outgoing Leaders
Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful Board of Trustees and Rabbis
Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin to the list of Clergy who have so ably served our congregation. Gifts of thanks were also presented to outgoing trustees.
Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin, with President Ken Marsh, smiles as he points to his name on the updated plaque
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My First Time at Jewish Sleepaway CampBy Sabrina Silverberg, MARE, Temple Emanu-El Director of Education
Last June I spent a week at URJ Camp Coleman in North Georgia. It was my very first time at a Jewish sleepaway camp. I never went in my 18 years as a Jewish Education Director, and I did not go even as a child growing up in Israel. It was a leap of faith. I had some specific goals. I wanted to find a new way to connect with our Temple Emanu-El Religious School students, and I wanted to bring more of the camping culture to our school. But I did not know what to expect, in terms of the accommodations, schedules, and frankly, in terms of what my role was going to be; so I went without any expectations. My experience at Camp Coleman can be summed up in one word: Magical.The magic was seeing 400+ Jewish chil-dren having the time of their lives. They
swam, climbed trees, created art, gar-dened, and danced, but the magic went beyond that. I saw children on Shabbat walking to services arm-in-arm, dressed in white and serenaded by guitars. I was impressed as these children shouted Birkat Hamazon with full choreography after every meal. I was proud to see the
Director Sabrina Silverberg took this photo of Temple Emanu-El’s Coleman campers expressing gratitude to benefactor
youngest children work as Meltzarim (table bussers), willingly and cheerfully. The Jewish overnight camping experi-ence is a microcosm of what it means to live an immersive, joyful, free-spirited, responsible, loving Jewish life. I am glad that I took this leap of faith. I will be back at Camp Coleman next summer.
Director Sabrina Silverberg facilitated a leadership workshop for Camp Coleman teens, in-cluding Temple Emanu-El counselors Jacob Baram, Aiden Pearson, and Julianna Maggard
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My Return Home to the State of Israelby Roz Kline
When Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael Shefrin announced that they, along with Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman, would be leading a Temple Emanu-El trip to Israel in June 2019, my husband Paul and I signed up im-mediately. We had been to Israel in 1992; it was time to return.
The trip proved to be everything we had hoped it would be… and more! We traveled with about 80 people, and the group was divided among first timers and returnees.
As returnees, we went to places we’d never seen before, such as the Atlit Detention Center, operated by the British during the Mandatory Palestine period. It was a heart-wrenching experi-ence to hear about Holocaust survivors being held in custody upon their arrival in Israel, some for as long as five years. We traveled to ancient sites like Tel Be’er Sheva and explored its desert wells and cistern, and met with contem-porary heroes such as Yaron Bob, an artist who transforms the remains of the rockets that attack Israelis into beauti-ful, peaceful sculptures. We also visited a kibbutz and a moshav, both very close to the border with Gaza, and learned what it is like to live there. We attended two outdoor Kabbalat Shabbat services, which were joyful, and we enjoyed an eye-opening visit to the Taglit Innova-tion Center, seeing the wonderful new products, discoveries, and technologies coming out of Israel.
We left Israel with an enhanced understanding of the history of the land, of the struggles endured by her people, and of the accomplishments of the Israelis. Our travel throughout Israel deepened our love for the country, our connection, and our pride.
Israel trippers traveled into the desert water system of Tel Be’er Sheva. Photo by Barry Gerber.
Kibbutz Yad Mordechai near the Gaza border. Photo by Gloria Weed.
The school bus stops at Netiv Asara, near the Gaza border, which also serve as bomb shelters, are painted brightly to allay children’s fears. Photo by Geoff Ingalls.
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Temple Emanu-El Celebrates Wonderful Confirmation Ceremony and StudentsThe sanctuary of Temple Emanu-El—like the hearts of all present—was filled with pride and love as ten wonderful students participated in a beautiful service of Confirmation on Friday, May 17.
Formally accepting the Torah and vowing to live a life devoted to God, Judaism, the Jewish people, and deeds of lovingkindness were Abigail Alcock, Katelin Alcock, Jacob Carnes, Kaila Cohen, Owen Eiseman, Sam Herz-Midler, Russell Kramer, Noah Kunkel, Lucas Nahon, and Lucas Podolsky. The Confirmands also participated in the service by reading prayers, beautifully chanting Torah,
Temple Emanu-El’s Confirmands with Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin, and Director of Education Sabrina Silverberg, MARE
and delivering inspiring sermons. “For three years, these students
have been preparing for this ceremo-ny of Confirmation,” Temple Emanu-El Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman stated. “Up to now, they have not cho-sen to be Jewish. Their parents made that decision for them and set them on a course. But now, as young adults of sound mind, they get to confirm that decision.
“Our ancestors first made this choice when they stood at the base of Mount Sinai,” he added. “In a way, we all make that choice again each day we continue to live our lives as Jews, and every time we fulfill a mitzvah.”
The Confirmands also received shofars and mezuzot from Temple Emanu-El and donated a new challah board to the temple and a Cuisinart to the Religious School as their gift to the congregation.
Temple Emanu-El’s Confirmation class will begin again September 15 for post-B’nai Mitzvah students. For more information about Confirmation and enrollment and scholarship op-portunities call 378-5567.
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“Blessing of the Animals” Is a Special MorningJune 1 was a very special morning as Temple Emanu-El celebrated our 10th annual “Blessing of the Animals”—our much-anticipated signature program honoring the divine gift of animal com-panionship.
Adorable dogs and cats—and their friendly humans—made “Blessing of the Animals” as wonderful as ever! Attend-ees enjoyed cups (or bowls!) of water and treats (dog biscuits for the pets, and animal crackers—of course!—for the people) and socializing together before Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin’s inspiring talks about animals in Jew-ish tradition. Temple Emanu-El officer and retired veterinarian Dr. Hal Alter-man also offered free consultations and handed out certificates proclaiming animals to be cute and special. Each pet received an individual blessing and had a family pet portrait expertly taken by Alice Cotman. Some pets even dressed up using adorable costume pieces pro-vided by Kim Sheintal! “Blessing of the Animals reminds us what a gift our pets are,” event co-chair Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman said. “It’s a special chance to give thanks to God for this gift and to connect with other people who value the love our animals bring into our lives. We are always so happy to host this
Alice Cotman, Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman, Dr. Hal Alterman, Kim Sheintal, Rabbi Elaine Rose Glickman, Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin, and Barney Glickman celebrat-ed a wonderful “Blessing of the Animals”
event—it means so much, and we all leave with big smiles and full hearts!”
The Israel Committee’s Hebrew Word of the Month: TESHUVAHby Toby Halpern, Immediate Past Presi-dent and Member, Israel Committee
Repentance is the theme that permeates the Jewish High Holidays of Rosh Hasha- nah and Yom Kippur.
The Hebrew word for repentance is teshuvah, which is translated as returning. One of the Hebrew words for sin is chet, which in Hebrew means “to go astray.” The idea of repentance in Jewish thought is a return to the path of righteousness. It is thought of as a physical turning back to G-d, not merely giving lip service to the need for change and improvement.
On Rosh Hashanah “it is inscribed;
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“Teshuvah” Teshuvah means both “re-turning” and “repentance”
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With so many wonderful temple members calling Aviva home and serving as Aviva and Jewish Housing Council leaders, it’s no wonder that our rabbis make it a priority to spend time there! Whether visiting with the havurah for coffee and conversation, facilitating discussion and social-izing, or celebrating simchas, Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Rabbi Michael
Rabbi Shefrin enjoyed time with the Aviva koffeeklatch
Herb Lenk celebrated his 100th birth-day at Aviva with his beloved wife Ellen and with Rabbi Glickman
Aviva Senior Living Center and Temple Emanu-El
Shefrin enjoyed special time with our members at Aviva this summer. We look forward to more in the year ahead!
on Yom Kippur, it is sealed.” Thus, Rosh Hashanah is called “Yom Ha Din,” the day we stand in judgment before G-d. The ten days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as “the Ten Days of Repentance.” These ten days present Jews with an opportunity to review our past deeds and misdeeds and to repent after true self-contemplation, which is called “Heshbon Hanefesh”, taking account of one’s soul and making plans for change. A famous piyyut (religious poem), “Unata-nah Tokef,” discusses the fact that between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur there is an opportunity “to avert the severe decree” with teshuvah, prayer, and charity.
G-d in Judaism is thought of as a compassionate and forgiving G-d. A central tenet of Judaism is the thesis that if we commit a sin, we can be forgiven by G-d if we perform teshuvah, Thus, teshu-vah gives us the opportunity to look deep within our souls and to start afresh. It re-quires us to physically pivot, to muster all our love, compassion and power of healing to create meaning in our own lives, in rela-tion to others and in relation to G-d.
Judaism suggests that one should consider repenting everyday—not just during the High Holiday season—since one never knows the day one will die. A parable from the Talmud states that Rabbi
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Eliezer taught his disciples to “repent one day before your death.” One disciple asked whether one can know the day of one’s death. Rabbi Eliezer answered, “All the more reason, therefore, to repent today, lest one die tomorrow.”
It is also interesting to note that the Talmud teaches us that teshuvah was one of the seven things that G-d created even before the universe came into being.
The Israel Committee wishes the en-tire Temple Emanu-El family a Happy and Healthy New Year: May you be inscribed and sealed for a good and sweet year.
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“Fluid Dance: Miriam’s Well” Classes Begin in SeptemberThe 2019-20 season of Fluid Dance at Temple Emanu-El, is inspired by the prophetess Miriam, sister of Moses and Aaron, who together led the Israelites out of Egypt and kept them safe for 40 years in the desert. Talmu-dic sages have said that Miriam was responsible for the abundant well* of fresh water that followed her as she wandered with her people. So long as she lived, the well was a fountain of living water that sustained the people. When she died, the well dried up, but later it became the source of the Sea of Galilee (Kinneret, or the Sea of Tiberias).
Miriam is also deeply connected with dance, as it is said she picked up her timbrel and led the women in dance and song after the Red Sea parted and the future tribes of Israel were able to pass through unharmed.
Dance instructor and temple member Linda Joffe says that in searching for a way to incorporate Jewish principles and culture, she was inspired by a recent Torah portion sermon that Rabbi Glickman deliv-ered in which he shared the connec-tion between Miriam’s death and the sudden disappearance of water in the desert. “When I heard that sermon, I realized that Miriam’s Well is a per-fect metaphor for the women’s dance tribe that gathers twice a month in the sacred space of our temple,” states Linda. “Other amazing women like Miriam will be explored throughout this season of Fluid Dance,” Linda explains. “We will reflect the qualities they embody as we dance to music from many cultures, including some new songs from Jewish and Israeli composers.”
Fluid dance is open to women of all ages and faiths, both temple mem-
bers and those from the community. The spirit-based dance movement program has evolved into a regular movement practice based on the prin-ciples of Shake Your Soul, Let Your Yoga Dance, Qi Gung, modern dance, and other expressive arts dance mo-dalities. It is a fun, free-flowing class that taps into our natural rhythms as dancers, and includes choreography, improvisation and dance prayers. No dance experience is necessary.
The cost for each class is $10, a portion of which goes to the Temple
as a donation. Classes are held in the Benderson Family Hall. No reserva-tions are needed.
Fluid Dance is scheduled for Thursday mornings at 10 am. Be on the lookout for upcoming dates in the Message from the Temple, flyers in the brochure racks, and the temple calendar.
For questions, call or email Linda Joffe, 941-376-5162 or [email protected].
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MARK YOUR CALENDAROctober, 2019/Tishrei-Cheshvan 5780Calendar Subject to Change
October 1 Conversational Hebrew II 9:45 am Rosh Hashanah Study & Dis-
cussion 10:30 am2 Sisterhood Board Meeting 10:30 am Lunch with the Rabbis 12 Noon Religious School 5:30 pm3 Parent & Me Class 8:30 am Conversational Hebrew I 9:45 am Fluid Dance 10 am Hebrew for Beginners I 1 pm Hebrew for Beginners II 2 pm4 Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm5 Tashlich Service @ Van Wezel 6
pm6 Religious School 9:30 am Brotherhood Board Meeting 9:40
am Cemetery Service @ Palms Me-
morial 1 pm7 Book Club 11 am8 Erev Yom Kippur Office closes at 4 pm Conversational Hebrew II 9:45 am Mitzvah Knitting 10 am Starfish Initiative Meeting 10 am Erev Yom Kippur Service 7:30
pm9 Yom Kippur Office, Susan Schwaid ELC & Reli-
gious School Closed
Morning Service 10 am Yom Kippur Discussion 12:15 pm Family Service 1:30 pm Afternoon Service 3:15 pm Yizkor Memorial Service 4:30 pm Ne’ilah Service 5:30 pmBreak-the-Fast 6:30 pm10 Parent & Me Class 8:30 am Conversational Hebrew II 9:45 am Hebrew for Beginners I 1 pm Hebrew for Beginners II 2 pm11 Erev Shabbat Unplugged 7:15 pm13 Religious School 9:30 am Confirmation Class 10 am Adult Education Film 2 pm14 First Day of Sukkot Columbus Day Office Closed Ritual Committee Meeting 7 pm15 Conversational Hebrew II 9:45 am Starfish Initiative Meeting 10 am Dinner in the Sukkah 6 pm16 Religious School 5:30 pm Sukkot Meet & Greet 5:30 pm Friends of RAC Meeting 6:30 pm17 Parent & Me Class 8:30 am Conversational Hebrew for Beginners I
9:45 am Fluid Dance 10 am Belle’s Havurah 12 pm Hebrew for Beginners I 1 pm Hebrew for Beginners II 2 pm Friends of RAC Meeting 6:30 pm18 Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm19 Tot Shabbat 10 am Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
20 Religious School 9:30 am Brotherhood Board Meeting 9:40 am Simchat Torah/Consecration
Service 9:30 am21 Last Day of Sukkot Service with Yizkor 10:30 am Office Closed Philanthropy Committee Meeting 5
pm22 Conversational Hebrew II 9:45 am Mitzvah Knitting 10 am Starfish Initiative Meeting 10 am Endowment Committee Meeting 3
pm23 Social Action Committee Meeting
1:30 pm Religious School 5:30 pm24 Parent & Me Class 8:30 am Conversational Hebrew for Beginners
I 9:45 am Hebrew for Beginners I 1 pm Hebrew for Beginners II 2 pm25 Simchat Torah Service 7:15 pm27 Religious School 9:30 am Brotherhood Breakfast Program 9:30
am29 Starfish Initiative Meeting 10 am30 Religious School 5:30 pm31 Halloween Parent & Me Class 8:30 am Hebrew for Beginners I 1 pm Hebrew for Beginners II 2 pm
WELCOME! Temple Emanu-El welcomes the following members:Abrams, DonaldBauman, Dr. Loretta & Sardo, JanetBloom, SamanthaBlumengarten, Gail
Chaykin, Dr. Louis & MildredFeldstein, Jack & MarshaGoldman, Dr. Richard & Beck Goldman,RuthHays, Alexander & Samantha & FamilyHeller, Debra (Debbie) & Dr. Robert (Bob)Kaufer, Jacqueline
Krouse, Dr. AdrienneKupersmith, Dr. Arthur & JulieMarcus, Harold (Hal) & BettianneMiles, Robert & SharonMiller, Dr. Arthur & DianeSolyn, Dr. RichardStock, Kenneth
Our membership extends deepest sympathy to Don Abrams, Nadine Anderson, Lo-retta Bauman, Joel Blumsack, Jan Chulock, Greg Leifer, Roz Lieberman, Bob Myers, Den-
nis & Karla Reens, Stacy Rosen-berg, Roy Schwen, Maggie Sharff, Lynne Spencer, Mel & Jo Stone and their families on the death of a loved one so precious and dear.
Our membership mourns the
loss of Ronald Cohen and Bob-bie Cornell.
May God’s strength and our support bring comfort to one and all.
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Lunch with the Rabbis:Monthly Program at Temple Emanu-ElContinuing Wednesday, September 4, at noon
Are you looking for a lunch date? Mark your calendar and join Temple Emanu-El’s wonderful Rabbis for lunch!On Wednesday, March 6, at noon, Temple Emanu-El’s lively “Lunch with the Rabbis” program continues. Bring a brown-bag lunch (we’ll provide a delicious homemade dessert!) and join Senior Rabbi Brenner Glickman and Associate Rabbi Michael Shefrin in Temple Emanu-El’s Benderson Family Hall for lunch and conversation. Feel free to bring a newspaper article or suggested topic for discussion, or just enjoy relaxed talk and get to know your lunch companions better. We look forward to seeing you!
September 2019Schedule of ServicesSaturday, September 6Summer Shabbat 6 pm
Saturday, September 7Morning Service 10:30 amTorah Study 11 am
Friday, September 13Summer Shabbat 6 pm
Friday, September 20Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm
Saturday September 21SelichotDessert Reception 7:30 pmService 8 pm
Friday, September 27Erev Shabbat 7:15 pm
Sunday, September 29Erev Rosh Hashanah Service 7:30 PM
Monday, September 30Rosh HashanahMorning Service 10 amFamily Service 1:30 pm
SEPTEMBER ANNIVERSARIES1 Steven & Jillian Leavitt2 Rubin & Alyson Hanan2 Dr. Joshua & Lydia Howard3 Michael & Leslie Podolsky3 Rabbi Edgar & Yvonne Weinsberg4 Rabbi Peter & Sheila Kasdan4 Jane & Neal Vorchheimer6 Lisa Thomas & David Abolafia8 Norman & Elaine Blum9 Arthur & Sandra Skop10 Eugene & Toby Halpern13 Jeff & Wendy Cohen13 Dr. Michael & Kris Goldberg16 Stephen & Judith Simons17 Frederick & Judith Thibault23 Martin & Jamie Chyorny24 Amy & David Meese25 Arthur Bernberg & Rabbi Aviva Berg
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS1 Lori Benderson1 Leon Gainsboro1 Merrill Hoyt1 Richard Segall1 Jonah Ray Seldin-Schneider1 Sarah Skebba2 Matthew Cohen2 John Hockenberry2 Arnold Hoffman2 Erica Rell3 Flynn Berman3 Ethan Ruben3 Joan Spindler4 Donald Bernstein4 Dr. David Mankowitz4 Paige Samson Wyant5 Rob Grant5 Bette Hoffman5 Savannah Pintchuck-Samberg5 Jay Vandroff5 Andy Zion6 Alan Ross6 Jo Stone
6 Ruth Tassel7 Elizabeth Spingler8 Miranda Lauber8 Alisha Leopold8 Allan Silverman8 Amy Weinberger8 Judson Werbelow10 James Essenson11 Dr. Jennifer Goodman11 Landon Rosenberg12 Allen Piassick12 Mort Siegel12 Emily Tennenbaum13 Jacob Benderson14 M. Michael Cohen14 Helene Grossberg14 Lita Katzer14 Maxwell Link15 Dr. Andrea Adler15 Jordan Steiner16 Annette Fuchs16 Susan Samelson16 Phyllis Zabin17 Felice Hedge17 Howard Kilman17 Jacqueline Oberferst17 Dorothy Quint18 Madeline Chait18 Margaret Goldberger18 Robin Shapiro19 Barbara Ackerman20 Amy Greene20 Nina Levitt20 Lily Schlosberg
20 Dr. David Sischy20 Elaine Trost21 David Cohen22 Susan Bernstein22 Ellen Klein23 Richard Bergman23 Rita Feder23 Leonard Nelson23 Matthew Olan23 Spencer Opal-Levine24 Victor Behar24 Geet Jacobson24 Dr. John L. Strausser24 Kohav Weiman25 Marc Greene25 Deborah Hendel25 Denise Hyman-Powers25 Lauren Kurnov25 Rob Stroud26 Samantha Bloom26 Sue Hoffman27 Kenneth Simon28 Suzette T. Seigel28 Frederick Thibault29 Margie Barancik29 Denise Novick29 Emilie Weil30 Alan Daniel30 Samantha Fineman30 George Hedge30 Nevin Hofing30 Jill Levine
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CONTRIBUTIONS Endowment FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:rabbi Brenner Glickman’s breast cancer program by Diane Chechik-Templetemple emanu-el by Irving & Doris Rossthe endowment committee by Peter & Joan Wells
In Honor of:Howie Goldberg’s birthday by Diane Chechik-Temple
In MeMory of:Martha Harris, beloved mother of Maggie Sharff by Howie & Sandy Goldberg; Betty Perlmutter
yAHrzeIt In MeMory of:Hattie Klein, beloved mother by Paul W. KleinMorris Schwartz, beloved father-in-law by Paul W. Klein
Eunice Cohen Religious School Scholarship FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:rabbi’s Glickman for the amazing Israel trip by Barry & Barbara GerberSabrina Silverberg’s gift of knowledge by Barbara Gerber
In Honor of:Alexa Spar, our beloved cousin by Gail & Ben Kleineva Bayer receiving the Senior Award of excellence from pine View School by Daryl BayerBenjamin Shereff’s Bar Mitzvah by Denise & Michael Shereff
yAHrzeIt In MeMory of:Arnold perlmutter, beloved husband by Betty Perlmutterfannie Klein, beloved mother by Gail & Ben KleinJoseph perlmutter, beloved father-in-law by Betty Perlmutterrose perlmutter, beloved mother-in-law by Betty PerlmutterSamuel Klein, beloved father by Gail & Ben KleinSeymour Kaufman, beloved father by Gail & Ben Klein
General FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:Mitzvah Day by Roy SchwenMitzvah Day & rabbi elaine Glickman by Helena Ozerpaula Hayden for being so helpful by Helane & Bruce Abramowitztemple emanu-el streaming services by Esther Goldbergtemple emanu-el by Fred Gosman; Paul T. Werner
In Honor of:Ben Shereff’s Bar Mitzvah by Jodie O’NeillMona Salomon’s special birthday for the Starfish Initiative by Felice & George Hedgeour wedding anniversary by Lori & Alan Rossrabbis Glickman & Shefrin for the beautiful birth-day blessing by Mollie Laffermanthe birth of Les & Genie Aberson’s great-grand-daughter by Debbie & Steve Winterstyler feldman’s Bar Mitzvah by Lori & Alan RossWendy Barnet’s birthday for the Starfish Initiative by Jeffrey Barnet & Reid Thompson; Susie Fuchs; Carol & Alan Fuchs; Robert & Lauren Frantz; Caryn Barnet; Ken Marsh & Tanice Knopp
In MeMory of:Judy Blumsack, beloved wife Joel Blumsack by Pamela Baron Linda reens, beloved wife of robert reens by Karla & Dennis ReensMartha Harris, beloved mother of Maggie Sharff by Terry, Eileen, Sam, Brie & Ethan Blumenstein; Raymond Waldmanpearl rose, beloved grandmother of rabbi elaine Glickman by Pamela & John D’Ambrosio; Rhea & Palmer Hughesrobert Silver, beloved brother of Lynne Spencer by Kathy Rance
refuAH SHLeIMAH:celia Max by Kathy Rancepaul Hamburg by Bill & Gloria Weed
yAHrzeIt In MeMory of:Abraham franzel, beloved father-in-law by Joan FranzelAda Weiner, beloved mother by Gail BlumengartenAdele zuckerman, beloved sister by Grace GoldbergAlan treiman, beloved husband of Lenore treiman by Lori & Alan RossAlbert Harris, beloved father by Maggie SharffAlvin Lang, beloved late husband by Arlene L. GreenAnne Sauertieg, beloved mother by Dr. Elliott SauertiegAnthony pisano, beloved parent by Stanley & Julie RossAnne piassick, beloved mother by Sharon & Allen PiassickArlene Schwen, beloved wife by Roy SchwenBernard farfel, beloved father by Helen & Dr. Larry RoseBess G. Berlat, beloved grandmother by Kathy RanceBess LaBorwit, beloved mother by Phyllis Dreyfuss & FamilyBeth chaney, beloved sister by Harvey & Bonita GanotBeverly Ainspan, beloved sister by Dr. Alvan & Suzy MorrisBobbi popp, beloved wife by Doug Poppcecile fine, beloved mother by Rich & Judy Finecelia Bernstein, beloved mother by Susan & Bob Meiselchanning Marsh, beloved father
by Ken Marsh & Tanice Knoppcharles Grad, beloved brother by Ruth Leebron claudia cohen, beloved wife by Rabbi H. Hirsch Cohencolin Kraines, beloved husband by Carol KrainesDaniel Hamburg, beloved father by Paul HamburgDaniel Marcus, beloved father by Hal & Bettianne MarcusDavid B. Black, beloved father by Bruce Black & Susan MarksDavid frank, beloved father by Suzanne FreundDena zuk, beloved aunt by Ellen KleinDr. Abe newman, beloved father by Geri & Dr. Nigel NewmanDr. Kalman chase, beloved father by Stephen Chaseedward Altman, beloved father-in-law by Ethel Altmanedward Bruder, beloved brother-in-law by Marvin Coheneleanor Sager, beloved mother by Richard Sagerestelle Berkett, beloved mother by Ruth Tasselesther Jacobs, beloved mother by Barbara Archevan rosenstock, beloved grandson by Fae Belofffannie nierenberg, beloved mother by Alice Cotmanferd Kantrovitz, beloved father by Melba Cohnfortunee Moshe, beloved mother by Yvette Levyfrances nurenberg, beloved mother-in-law by Roy Schwenfrances oliker, beloved mother by Constantine Stanley AtsidisGerald Harlam, beloved late husband by Grace GoldbergGussie Brown, beloved mother by Ruth FeldmanHarry S. Myers, beloved father by Robert & Cielo MyersHarry Sirkin, beloved father by Sherrie Sirkin EisenbergHelen namias, beloved mother by Barbara MeltzerHelmuth Schurgast, beloved father by Ellen & Herb LenkHenry Leibowitz, beloved father by Michael LeibowitzHoward Leavitt, beloved husband by Gail LeavittHyman Gilinsky, beloved father by Ronald KlinemanIda zuckerman, beloved mother by Alan ZuckermanJack Weinman, beloved father by Rita MazerJanet M. Shapiro, beloved mother by David & Robin ShapiroJean K. cohen, beloved mother by Marvin Cohen Jerrold franzel, beloved nephew by Joan FranzelJim Bloom, beloved brother by Marian SmithJoseph Glickman, beloved father-in-law by Judy Glickman LauderJoyce Beroth, beloved mother by Leslie & Steven ChaseJoyce oppen, beloved wife by Steven OppenJules okonowsky, beloved father-in-law by Steven OppenJulia Haber Lakritz, beloved wife by Dr. Lowell S. LakritzJulius Wolf, beloved grandfather by Felice & George HedgeLawrence Solomon, beloved husband by Debby SolomonLeona Liptz, beloved mother by Phyllis BertenthalLeonard Schwartz, beloved father by Rebecca Schwartz
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Lewis B. Spivak, beloved father by Elaine & Richard SagerLillian fetner, beloved mother by Ruth & David SkoleLillian Korba, beloved mother by Al & Jan KorbaLillian Wexler, beloved mother by Arlene L. GreenLily Silverman, beloved mother by Carol KrainesLois Broder, beloved sister by Marvin CohenLouis Kane, beloved father by Robin ShainessLouis nahon, beloved father by Claude NahonLouis Wexler, beloved father by Arlene L. GreenLouis Zamkoff, beloved father by Rich & Judy FineLucille Welk, beloved aunt by Bill & Gloria WeedMae Lappin, beloved mother by Warren LappinMaralyn Black, beloved mother by Bruce Black & Susan MarksMarilyn Sue friedman, beloved mother by Amy WeinbergerMark Smith, beloved husband by Marian SmithMarsha Lewis, beloved wife by Dr. Mark LewisMartin Arch, beloved husband by Barbara ArchMartin paul orenberg, beloved brother by Alan OrenbergMartin rosenthal, beloved father by Susan & Randy MallitzMarvin Browndorf, beloved late husband by Diane MilrodMax Baverman, beloved father by Rochelle HarnedMax freund, beloved father-in-law by Suzanne FreundMax Green, beloved husband by Arlene L. GreenMax Lieberman, beloved grandfather by Phyllis Raskin-MaceyMax Mazer, beloved father by Barry MazerMelvin Hibnick, beloved father by Marian RauppMelvin Stanley cahn, beloved father by Joyce C. SmolkinMichael Jaffe, beloved father by Lauren HofingMikey Gershenson, beloved companion by Denise NovickMildred Klineman, beloved mother by Ronald KlinemanMinnie Marcus roman, beloved mother-in-law by Marvin CohenMinnie needle, beloved grandmother by Barbara MeltzerMollie Behar, beloved mother by Vic BeharMorris Miller, beloved father by Ardis & Ernie FreedmanMorris rosenbaum, beloved father by Gary RosenbaumMorris Safowitz, beloved parent by Julie & Stanley RossMorton Schep, beloved father by Nancy & William BehrenfeldMuriel Steinberg, beloved mother by Joni SteinbergMurray taylor, beloved father by Sandy AinbinderMyer Jack Grossman, beloved father by Elaine & Norman BlumMyron Berman, beloved father by Nancy & Bob Bermannorma Levin, beloved mother by David Levinpaul nurenberg, beloved father-in-law by Roy Schwenphilippe A. nahon, beloved brother by Claude Nahonphillip Markman, beloved father by Jerry & Sandy Kuskinralph engle, beloved uncle by Maggie Sharffralph Shuster, beloved father by Grace Goldberg
raymond c. Alexander, beloved father by Denise Novickreva Goldner, beloved mother by Dr. Phyllis Yonkerrichard Bernstein, beloved brother by Susan & Bob MeiselRichard Hofing, beloved brother by Nevin Hofingrichard Lenk, beloved father by Herb Lenkrichard J. Mihaley, beloved father by Lori-Nan Mihaleyrobert franzel, beloved brother-in-law by Joan Franzel robert Harris, beloved brother by Maggie Sharffroni Welk, beloved cousin by Gloria & Bill Weedrose Grad, beloved mother by Ruth Leebronrose Helfman, beloved mother by Jeanne Gerryrubin G. cohen, beloved father by Marvin Cohenruth force, beloved sister by Dr. Alvan & Suzy MorrisSadie Landis Liftman, beloved mother by Alvin LiftmanSam Gerson, beloved father by Geri & Dr. Nigel NewmanSamuel Berkett, beloved father by Ruth TasselSelma Isenberg Shutt, beloved mother by Sharlya GoldSeymour Liberman, beloved brother by Debby SolomonShirley Schwartzberg Shifrin, beloved mother by Jordan ShifrinSteven Becker, beloved husband by Barbara BeckerSusan Spivak, beloved sister by Richard & Elaine Sagertillie Wachs, mother by Dr. Eleanor WachsWalter Grant, beloved by Yvette LeviWilliam Gordon, beloved father by Celia& Martin Maxyetta Lubosh, beloved mother by Doris Caplan
Opher Library FundyAHrzeIt In MeMory of:our beloved family members by Bart & Joan Levenson
Prayerbook FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:Barbara & Barry Gerber by Mona Salomon
In Honor of:ethel & Dick Gross’ 30th anniversary by Mona Salomon
Rabbi Glickman’s Discretion-ary FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:rabbi Brenner Glickman for his kindness and friendship by Louise Bickrabbi Glickman’s 13th anniversary at temple by Diane Chechik-Templerabbi Brenner Glickman by Elaine & Michael Klein; Flo Axelrod; Michael Richker & Joan Blum; Philip Zemmel; Carole & Mickey Fox; Yvette Levy; Herb & Ellen Lenkrabbi Brenner Glickman for a wonderful Israel trip by Ken Taksenrabbi Brenner Glickman for my birthday blessing by Alice D’Souzarabbi Glickman’s Intro to Midrash course by Alice D’Souza & Susan Skovronek
rabbi Brenner Glickman’s lovely birthday blessing for me by Jeanne Gerryrabbi Brenner Glickman’s Mi Shebeirach by Jim & Betsy Granite
In Honor of:our grandson tyler ruben’s Bar Mitzvah by Wayne & Ronna Ruben
In MeMory of:fred Axelrod, beloved husband of flo Axelrod by Ellen & Hanford Swatekpearl Lee rose, beloved mother of Dr. Larry rose by Susan & Syd Waldhampearl rose, beloved grandmother of rabbi elaine rose Glickman by Gerald RonkinShellie Abel’s mom by Les & Genie Aberson
yAHrzeIt In MeMory of:Martin paul orenberg, beloved husband by Edith Orenberg
Rabbi Shefrin’s Discretionary FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:rabbi Michael Shefrin by Elaine & Michael Klein; Flo Axelrod; Alice D’Souza; Susan Skovronekrabbi Shefrin for a wonderful trip to Israel by Ken Taksenrabbi Shefrin for the birthday & anniversary blessings by Ellen & Herb Lenk
In Honor of:Benjamin Shereff’s Bar Mitzvah by Denise & Michael Shereffrabbi Shefrin becoming Associate rabbi by Cindy & Alan Silverglat
In MeMory of:fred Axelrod, beloved husband of flo Axelrod by Ellen & Hanford Swatek
refuAH SHLeIMAH:Joy Scherer by Louise & Stan Levinson
Social Action FundIn ApprecIAtIon of:the Backpack program by Brotherhood of Temple Emanu-Elthe Social Action committee by Anonymous
In MeMory of:Aunt Mimsie, beloved aunt of Barbara peltz by Doug & Lynne PewterbaughMarie pewterbaugh, beloved mother of Doug pewterbaugh by Barbara & Mark Peltzpearl rose, beloved mother of Dr. Larry rose & grandmother of rabbi elaine rose Glickman by Bruce & Lori Dorman
