june bulletin 2015
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June 2015 Volume 53 - Number 6 Sivan - Tammuz 5775
Building Community Since 1954
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page 6
page 12
pages 11
New Sisterhood President
page 9 Kosher Shabbat Dinner
Get All Fired Up!
Town Hall Meeting
Pictures from Mother’s Day Brunch!
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Staff Rabbi ................................ Joshua Neely
Cong. Life Coord. ......Susan Bernstein
Youth Director ........... Eliana Gershon
Off. Admin. .. John-Patrick Alexander
Bookkeeper ................... Patricia Young
Executive
Committee President .........................Eric Hoffman
1st Vice Pres.. ................... Mark Kluger
VP Membership ........... Geanne Share
VP Education ................. Sharon Sachs
Comptroller ................. Michelle Bilsky
Secretary ........................... Mollie Savage
Sisterhood Pres. ................ Nancy Stern
Men’s Club Co-Pres.. Wayne Bilsky & .................................................... Joe Ihns
Past Pres.................. Arlene van de Rijn
Trustees Nicki D'Amato
Lauren Brown
Kris Crane
Judi Chisdes
Sandra Eisenberg
Andrew Feinberg
Joe Ihns
Fabienne Kaplan
Michael Langman
Art Louv
Joni Okun
Harry Rein (Trustee Emeritus)
Fanny Sernik
Nancy Stern
Roz Weinstein
Standing
Committee Chairs Adult Education...... Michael Fineberg
Budget & Finance ....... Michelle Bilsky
Building & Grounds .............. Joe Ihns
Education - School ........ Sharon Sachs
Endowment ............ Andrew Feinberg
Ma’asim Tovim ..... Arlene van de Rijn
Marketing ..........................Larry Gutter
Membership ................... Geanne Share
Past Pres. Coun. .... Arlene van de Rijn
Ritual................................. Natan Brener
Ways & Means .............. Ed Borowsky
.............................................. & Paul Patti
Youth ........................................................
From Our Rabbi:
By Rabbi Joshua Neely
K abbalah made a lot of noise a few years back
when it attracted celebrity adherents, most famously Madonna. Peo-
ple were buying red strings and bottles of water and all sorts of
other trinkets. The phenomenon simultaneously gave Kabbalah a
bad reputation in the eyes of many and trashed mainstream Judaism
for not being “spiritual” enough. While a few got very rich in the
process, Judaism has been made much poorer thanks to this fiasco.
Kabbalah detached from mainstream Judaism is empty. Kabbalah is,
now, an overused term to describe anything that seems more spiri-
tual than the Judaism most people think they know. Kabbalah, offi-
cially, is a system that teaches a mystical overlay to the world, and
most importantly, Jewish life. Without Jewish living, there is nothing
for Kabbalah to interpret, nothing for it to hang on. It would be like
reading an analysis of Hamlet without studying the play itself first.
Hucksters may promise that Kabbalah offers a deeper connection
to God without the hard work of keeping the commandments, but
Kabbalah makes no such claim. It claims that following the com-
mandments while mindful of the spiritual essences involved with
each will lead to a deeper connection to God and aid in the trans-
formation of the world. But that is harder, not easier, than living an
observant life.
The traditionalists and rationalists who sneered at the Kabbalah fad
threw the baby out with the bath water. The fad was flawed, and
much of Kabbalah is open to debate and dispute, but the core ele-
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-ment remains true: the physical world and our physical actions are not the totality of
existence. Our willing and joyful fulfillment of the commandments does not mean we
cannot also seek a connection with the Commander. Our senses may only perceive the
normal world, but the breath of God within each of us can lead us to the supernal.
Although there are many magical practices within different mystical traditions, they re-
flect mostly the folk ways of our ancestors rather than the heart and soul of Kabbalah.
Judaism has always had such mystical elements and they long predate the rise of Kab-
balah in the Middle Ages. From the visions of Ezekiel to the mystical accounts of Crea-
tion, we have studied, reflected and searched to rise towards God. Propelled by the
commandments and buoyed by mysticism, we reach higher.
Mysticism continues to dot our liturgy, from El Adon to Kabbalat Shabbat. These mys-
tical elements help us to focus ourselves on cleaving to God instead of the mere rote
performance of the mitzvot.
Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday, Sunday
Please call or email for an appointment.
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From Our Congregational Life Coordinator
By Susan Bernstein
J ews are known to answer a question with another question. Why do we do this? Why not? Per-
haps because we value education for ourselves and our children, we appreciate the need to ask ques-
tions. What would the Pesach Seder be like if not for the constant questions and answers that were compiled by the
ancient scholars and further complemented by modern commentary? We learn by asking and wondering, curious to
know what lies hidden from our immediate understanding.
We want our children to be problem solvers, to think independently, and to eventually arrive at their own theories
about life. In order to help them along this path, we should create positive environments that encourage asking.
Most children, as well as adults, hesitate to ask questions, fearful of exposing their lack of knowledge. But a safe
classroom where everyone’s opinion is valued helps foster courage to engage in discussion and ask the questions that
lead to understanding. This is the classroom model at Temple Israel for the adult learner as well as the young stu-
dent.
As primary educators, the parent plays an important part in the child’s appreciation for learning and study. Children
observe and model what they see – a parent engaged in Jewish study for him/herself makes a strong statement in the
minds of their child. It tells them that the pursuit of knowledge is a life-long journey and an enjoyable trip, which
can often be taken together.
With this in mind, please take a look at the educational offerings at TI. Rabbi Neely conducts a weekly parashah
class each Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00; he also offers a nutshell session on a variety of topics on Shabbat at the
kiddish. He will give three lessons on Understanding God in August and September. And our Adult Education
committee has scheduled a variety of courses throughout the year. Please consult our calendar for each class.
Wishing you a year of new horizons.
L’Shalom,
Susan Bernstein
407.647.3055 ext. 304
Temple Israel of Winter Springs is seeking a creative and passionate leader for its Tot Shabbat program for chil-
dren ages 2-5 meeting once a month on Saturdays from 11:30 am-12:00 pm and on Jewish holidays throughout the
year.
The ideal candidate is expected to have a solid base of Judaic knowledge that includes weekly Torah portions, Jewish
stories and songs and holiday traditions along with basic Hebrew vocabulary that is used throughout the program
each month. An understanding of children’s developmental stages and needs, as well as knowledge of effective
learning techniques is essential. We expect the candidate to enjoy kids as well as teach them with patience and a
consistent manner. The candidate is expected to communicate with parents periodically and help motivate
families to develop personal connections both within and outside of the Temple Israel community.
Interested candidates should send current CV and cover letter to Susan Bernstein at [email protected].
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From Our Youth Director By Eliana Gershon
T o me, a work of art is like a puzzle. There are parts that can only be discovered through piecing
together various elements. It may sound counter-intuitive, but as layer covers layer, more information
comes to light. Many often become frustrated by the process, enmeshed in the details that form the foundation. It is
important to remember just that—it is a foundation, a starting point from which to build, grow, and discover. The first
few pieces of the puzzle do not reveal the whole, but rather they create the possibility for inspiration to arise. Person-
ally, I enjoy the process of creating much more than the finished product. To me, a sense of adventure and unknowing-
ness is much more thrilling than one of resolution. It is for this same reason, that I am more excited than ever to build
our USY chapter even more over the next year. So far we’ve enjoyed making our own pizzas to close out Passover, and
developed a taste for brains as we were turned to zombies during our outing to It’s A Trap! The school year is wrap-
ping up with some teen Shavuot learning sessions and an end-of-the-year pool party to ring in summer. I could not be
more elated by the enthusiasm shown by our Temple Israel teens.
The next layer on our work of art is building a core of leadership. USY is designed to allow high schoolers to create,
plan, and execute the events of their dreams, and this will be made possible through the introduction of a USY board
and participation in regional events. Both were amazing and memorable parts of my upbringing, so I am excited to
share them with the TI teens.
Until the Fall rolls around there are plenty of ways for teens to get involved and stay connected. The first is joining the
chapter board. A leadership position is a wonderful college app booster, but more importantly, it is a great way to make
new friends and build new skills, all while having a lot of fun. A board-only overnight will take place towards the end
of the summer, as well as some preliminary planning meetings. You can choose to help out with recruitment, event
planning, communication, and more. Please email [email protected] for more information. If the board isn’t
your thing, you can stay in touch and keep up with upcoming events by following us on social media. Like the TI USY
facebook page or follow us on instagram @ti_usy. The last way to stay connected is to volunteer. There are plenty of
events throughout the summer at TI, and we’d love for the entire community to be a part of them. Check out the ti-
florida.org for a list of community events.
L’Shalom, Eliana Gershon [email protected]. 407.647.3055 ext. 302 office hours are Wednesday 9:30 am- 4:30 pm or call to set up an appointment at another time.
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From Our Sisterhood President By Nancy Stern
G reetings! Did you know that it’s a new year? Well, it is for Sisterhood. I have to admit
that I am starting this new year with a tiny bit of trepidation and a lot of excitement. It’s always
hard to start a new role when you are following someone as awesome as Cathy Swerdlow! So, I’d like to start by
thanking the outgoing Sisterhood Board – you all did a tremendous job last year, and I am really looking forward to
working with everyone to build on all you did.
Our Installation Luncheon, organized by Melissa Masin and Phyllis
Kamenoff, was phenomenal. I am confident that I speak for everyone who
attended when I say that the food and entertainment were exceptional. Kudos
to everyone on their team for all the work you did in making this event so spe-
cial for us.
Five members of Sisterhood just went to the Women’s League of
Conservative Judaism (WLCJ) Florida Region Conference and came back
full of new ideas and enthusiasm. It was fantastic to be surrounded by a group
of Jewish women who are involved not only at their own synagogue but some
nationally and internationally – truly inspiring. I am proud to say that we had
one of the largest delegations to the Conference – yea, TI! Plus, our very own
Mollie Savage won the award given each year to a first time delegate who
shows the most ruach and leadership potential (The “award” is a rubber
chicken named Shlomo.).
If you have ideas for programs or activities you would like to see Sisterhood sponsor, please let us know. We love
to get fresh ideas and perspective and welcome everyone’s input ... and participation! There are so many ways to
get involved at Temple Israel, and Sisterhood is one of my personal favorites!
Speaking of programs, I do want to take a second now to invite all women, whether you are officially a member of
Sisterhood or not, to come to the Tea on August 16. You’ll get details about it in the next Bulletin, but don’t wait
to put it on your schedule – and use ink, not pencil (for those of us who still use paper calendars).
L’Shalom,
Nancy Stern
Mollie Savage, Shlomo & outgoing FL Region President,
Anne Schimberg.
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Did you know . . .
Sisterhood has scholarships available for a variety of activities, including summer camp? The Schol-
arship Fund is intended to foster personal and congregational growth through programs and re-
sources which nourish Jewish confidence, skill, observance, and enhance Jewish identity.
Application is simple:
An essay request, explaining why you (or your child) think the camp is important and what you
hope (your child) will gain from the experience; and the amount being requested
A presentation after camp is over during a Saturday nutshell explaining what was learned and a
written essay about their experience and what they learned, and why it would be useful for
future applicants
Applications and after-camp essays are submitted to the Sisterhood President
The Torah Fund
Last chance to get your pin!
The Torah Fund year is winding down, and this is your last chance
to get the 2014-2015 Mishpacha pin, pictured here. A donation of
$180 (or more) is all it takes! If you’ve been on the fence, wait no
longer – once it’s July it’s too late, this pin is gone. For more informa-
tion, please contact Nancy Stern at 407.314.3520 or cookwith-
[email protected]. Checks should be made out to Torah Fund.
As a reminder, Torah Fund is a grassroots fundraising campaign dedi-
cated to perpetuating Conservative/Masorti Judaism by supporting its seminaries: The Jewish Theo-
logical Seminary (New York, New York), Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies (Los Angeles, Califor-
nia), Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies (Jerusalem) and Seminario Rabinico Latinoamericano
(Buenos Aires).
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Game Night at Temple Israel!
Monday, June 1, at 7:00 pm in the Lounge
Whatever your game is … the first Monday of the month is your night!
Come and enjoy a great game of Texas Hold’em, Mah Jongg, Chess or
Pool (or learn how!). Refreshments will be available, and it all goes down in
the Lounge. When you arrive, enter through the front of the temple. All are
welcome!
Sponsored by Temple Israel’s Men’s Club
Questions? Please call Joe Ihns at 407.267.2000.
Unfortunately the previously scheduled Tot Shabbat on June 20 had to be canceled. We’re truly sorry
for the inconvenience. We will have new Tot Shabbats on the calendar, so keep your eyes and ears open
for announcements!
Tot Shabbat Cancellation
Please make every effort to attend
Help make a minyan at 9:00 am
Bagels & coffee will be served
between 9:30 & 10:00.
June 14, 2015
At 10:00 am
In the Roth Social Hall
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Kosher Shabbat Dinner
Shabbat Shalom!
Join us Friday, June 26, at 6:30 pm in the Roth Social Hall as Julia Fineberg once again
will be our guest chef, preparing a wonderful kosher Chinese dinner.
Menu
Egg Drop Soup
Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetable
Stir Fry String Beans with Garlic
Lo Mein There will be a Non-spicy selection of White Rice, Plain Chicken and Broccoli for children
It’s $10 for ages 6 and up, with a cap at $40. Tots ages 5 and under eat for free.
As always, our Keepers of the Flame are invited to share good food
and company with us at no charge.
RSVP by June 24
using the online form (https://www.tiflorida.org/events/kosher-chinese-shabbat-dinner-2015-06-26/)
or you can contact the office at
[email protected] - 407.647.3055 Reservations will close on June 24 at 5:00 pm.
All late reservations will incur an additional $5 upcharge.
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Adult Education is presenting a movie on June 21 at 4:00 pm in the Roth
Social Hall. More details to come, so stay tuned!
It’s a Men’s Club Fishing Expedition! On Sunday, June 28 from 11:00 am
to 12:00 pm, come fish the Florida waters. For more details, please contact
Men’s Club Co-President, Wayne Bilsky at [email protected].
Men’s Club Fishing TripMen’s Club Fishing Trip
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The Men’s Club 6th Annual Mother’s Day Brunch
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Get “All Fired Up” on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 pmGet “All Fired Up” on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 pmGet “All Fired Up” on Tuesday, June 30 at 7:00 pm
You and your friends are invited to partici-
pate in an evening of crafts, wine, snacks
and fun at All Fired Up in Winter Park.
You will choose from a selection of Judaic
ceramic pieces to decorate while enjoying
the company of your Temple Israel and
Orlando community friends.
If interested in attending, please reserve a space online. Also indicate whether you
would like to meet for dinner before the event.
https://www.tiflorida.org/events/get-all-fired-up-2015-05-30/
The price of $18 per person includes one Judaic ceramic piece, all materials, wine and
snacks. This is a $25.00 value which is subsidized by our Membership committee for all
attendees. This event is open to the community so bring your friends – must be 18 years
or older to attend.
All Fired Up
229 West Fairbanks Avenue • Winter Park, FL 32789 • www.allfireduponline.com
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Mark your calendars for Friday, August 7 Friday, August 7 starting at 6:30 pm it’s Shabbat Dinner with your friends and family at
Temple Israel. Then we’ll usher in Shabbat with a Simcha Kabbalat Shabbat and cele-
brate our August birthdays & anniversaries! After the Oneg, Debbie Meitin will be
leading us in another whirlwind night of Israeli Dancing!
Passport to HebrewPassport to Hebrew The Meitin Religious School will once
again offer Passport to Hebrew, a summer
experience for those who want to brush up
on their Hebrew. This year our theme will be
archeology: how to dig into our past, and
what we learn from the relics that are found.
Each day we will uncover another period of
history and learn how different civilizations
lived. And, of course, Hebrew terms will be
introduced while we explore our past.
Passport to Hebrew will meet Wednesday
through Friday, August 5, 6, and 7 from
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm (includes dinner). You may come for one session - $10/student; two sessions -
$15/student or three sessions - $20/student. The program is open to all and families are welcome to
participate together. For more information contact Susan Bernstein at 407.647.3055 ext.304 or ke-
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Happy Tammuz! That means it’s time to start thinking about the High Holidays and
the Temple Israel High Holiday Choir. We are looking for a few good voices, people who can listen
and want to share their talent with the Temple Israel Congregation. The director is a music professor,
and our own Cantor is the organizer. Fluency in speaking Hebrew is not necessary. If people
have been saying you have a nice voice, and if you can read music a little bit, please contact Debbie
Meitin ([email protected]) to set up a try-out. Rehearsals start in mid-July!
Attention Temple Israel!
Sisterhood is asking for volunteers to help make the
lunches for Saturday morning Shabbat. We only need
you to serve once every two months. We are asking you
to come to the kitchen at 10:00 am to prepare and
help with the serving and the cleanup. We need more
volunteers to assist our kitchen co-chairs,
Linda Silverman and Arlene Silver, so that we can continue to provide our delicious lunches on
Saturday morning.
This is truly a mitzvah you can do for yourself and your temple. Please call Phyllis Kamenoff at
407.389.0828 or the temple office at 407.647.3055, and tell us we can count on you.
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The Membership Committee has reserved seats for Temple Israel members and
guests for the Orlando Shakespeare Theater production of
SPAMALOT We have reserved 40 seats in Sections A & B of the Margeson Theater for the 2:00 pm performance with a meet & greet beginning at 1:00 pm
in Harriett’s Café.
Seats are 20% discount priced for: Section A (Gray) $48 & B (Red) $36
(The seating chart is on the website, orlandoshakes.org, under “Tickets”)
To express interest in attending, please contact the temple office at [email protected] and 407.647.3055.
More information will be coming in the near future.
Save the Date!
Sunday, October 11, 2015
at 2:00 pm
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April 2015 Donations
may be purchased or reserved. May their memories
always serve as a blessing. $360 for a perpetual
memorial plaque in the sanctuary.
Contact the synagogue office at 407.647.3055.
Special Kiddush Luncheon Mentions for: Phyllis Kamenoff
Linda Silverman
Arlene Silver
Shirley Gold
CEMETERY FUND Donor In Memory Of Edith Wade Sandy Oser Mr & Mrs Rouben Sami Samuel Sami ETZ HAYIM CHUMASH FUND Donor In Honor Of Malka & Neil Webman Marion & Ira Daitzman GENERAL FUND Donor In Memory Of Robin & Gary Reilly Sandy Oser Stuart & Ruth Bernstein Sandy Oser Eleanor Tross Sandy Oser Paul & Binnie Alpert Sandy Oser Solomon Schick Sandy Oser Louis Feinberg Jack Mitchell Feinberg Howard Roland Louis Rand Barry Melnick & Jennifer Moser Meyer Melnick Barry & Roberta Schreiber Miriam Schreiber Harriet, Richard & Michael Katz Louis Katz Harry & Rhea Rein Betty Stein RELIGIOUS SCHOOL FUND Donor In Memory Of Judith Cope Ralph Meitin SAVAGE FAMILY CHAPEL FUND Donor In Memory Of Karen & Mollie Savage Sandy Oser ONEG & KIDDUSH FUND Donor In Memory Of Zelda Siskind Betty Stein Ruth Donenfeld Harry Donenfeld SIDDUR CHADDASH FUND Donor In Memory Of Malka & Neil Webman Sandy Oser Jessica Hack & Jon Racherbaumer Lillian T. Hack SISTERHOOD FUND Donor In Memory Of Barbara Weinreich Sandy Oser Sheldon & Susan Greene Sandy Oser TORAH PRESERVATION FUND Donor In Memory Of Zelda Siskind Morris Kolodner TZEDAKAH FUND Donor In Memory Of Dr Jeff Siskind Melvin Siskind Ruth Donenfeld Celia Rubin YOUTH PROGRAMING FUND Donor In Memory Of Ruth Donenfeld Sandy Oser Fran & Donald Reisfeld Sandy Oser
April Kiddush Luncheon Hostesses: Arlene Silver Andrea Ravinoff
Sarabecca Rosier Linda Silverman Jan Suberman Kris Crane Sheri Stearns Shirley Gold
Phyllis Kamenoff Susan Lackman Debbie Markowitz Marion Daitzman Mindy Markowitz Julia Fineberg
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June
June
1 Gary & Yang Berg 10 Aristotle & Jocelyne Luck 13 Laurence & Ellen Morrell 13 Neil & Malka Webman 19 David & Sara Danziger 20 Alan & Risa Henig 24 Bijan & Andy Ravinoff 25 Mike & Mardi Weiner 26 Daniel & Jennifer Cohen 28 Winston & Charlotte Schwartz 30 Sheldon & Susan Greene 30 Larry & Arlene Silver
If we missed your birthday or anniversary, please call the office at 407.647.3055 and we will add you to the list.
15 Kristin Crane 16 Judy Fine 18 Scott Sheffler 19 Linda Kwastel 20 Randy Jenkins 21 Ellen Calish 22 Sam Ihns 22 Naomi Morris 23 Arlene Cotton 23 Melissa Masin 24 Justin Foley 24 Drew Winter 25 Merle Feinberg 27 Ellen Morrell 27 Fanny Sernik 29 Jeff Morgan 29 Teddy Snyder 30 Margie Worman
1 Stephen Korshak 1 Sid Lieberman 2 Sam Eisenberg 2 Sarah Goldman 3 Mindy Brammer 3 Sheldon Greene 3 Jennifer Roth Tabatabai 5 Susan Roth 6 Tess Wise 8 Malka Webman 9 Natan Brener 9 Mollie Savage 9 Debby Vangrov 10 Steve Lezak 11 Fabienne Kaplan 12 Barry Cotton 12 Renee Lewis 14 Seth Calish
Thank You!
Marion Daitzman, Hannah Neely, Steven Oser & Mollie Savage
For volunteering in the office during the month of May.
A special thank you to our volunteer copy editors, without
whom the Bulletin & Shabbat handout would be rife with grammatical mishaps!
Larry Gutter, Debbie Meitin, Penelope Neely,
Arlene van de Rijn, Geanne Share, Audrey St. Clair & Cathy Swerdlow
If you are interested in being an office
volunteer, please call 407.647.3055.
WITH THESE HANDS
A TASTE OF TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD
$25.00 (includes shipping and handling in the continental US)
If you would like to have a copy
of our Sisterhood cookbook, please let us know!
Synagogue Office: 407.647.3055, [email protected]
Cathy Swerdlow: 407.862.2374, [email protected]
Proceeds will benefit the charitable projects supported by Sisterhood.
Kosher Scrolls for your mezuzah
$25 each - 2.75" x 2.5"
Ketubot by Joanne Fink
Three styles of Ketubot available
We also have an anniversary
commemorative Ketubah
Open on Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings
& by appointment.
Like us on Facebook! Look for Temple Israel Judaica Gift Shop.
We hope to see you at Simcha Shabbat
Friday, June 26, 7:30 pm
Anniversaries, birthdays and all other simchas will be
recognized, and you will be blessed from the pulpit.
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Donation Form (You can cut out this form and mail it into the office. Make donations online at www.tiflorida.org/donations)
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Enclosed please find $____Please place contribution in the ______________________________Fund _____Date (default is the General Fund)
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Contributions may be made to honor someone on a special occasion or in memory of a departed relative or friend. Donations are tax deductible.
Giving Opportunities An important value in Jewish life is tzedakah. Temple Israel provides a simple and meaningful way of fulfilling this right-
eous act through our family of funds, and giving to Temple Israel in recognition, remembrance or celebration is an ap-
propriate way to enhance those special moments. A card will be sent acknowledging your contribution of $10 or more.
Congregation Funds
Adult Education | Cemetery | General | Library | Ma’asim Tovim | Men’s Club | Oneg/Kiddush | Rabbi’s Tzedakah
Religious School | Temple Israel Jewish Camping Scholarship | Torah Preservation | Youth Programming
Dedicated Funds
Michelle & Wayne Bilsky Education | Elaine Farb Memorial Choir | Friends of Ethan Gold Children’s Library
Harold & Hannah Rosenblum Education | Marlene A. Davis Art Education | Savage Family Chapel
Prayer Book/Torah Commentary Dedications
The dedication of a prayer book (siddur) or Torah Commentary (chumash) is a uniquely appropriate way to make a gift of
tzedakah that benefits the congregation for years to come. Your dedicated siddur or chumash will be utilized by the entire
congregation. A book plate with your specific dedication will be placed in the book prior to its addition into the congre-
gation circulation and an acknowledgement card will be sent. The appropriate minimum contribution for each sacred
book is as follows:
New Shabbat Siddur Chadash - $36
New Etz Hayim Chumash - $54
Sisterhood Funds
Temple Israel Sisterhood plays an active role in supporting all aspects of synagogue life. There are two funds that have
been established by Sisterhood:
Sisterhood Scholarship
Sisterhood General
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Temple Israel’s Keepers of the Flame Not surprisingly, our membership dues do not cover Temple Israel’s expenses, and without generous dona-tions we would be unable to fulfill our mission of building a sacred community. Thus our basic dues represent a member’s minimum financial commitment. Recognizing that there are many members who have the ability and the desire to provide greater support in addition to their basic dues, Temple Israel created a membership category called Keepers of the Flame to provide a mechanism for this increased level of giving. The generosity of our current and future Keepers is vital to the sustainability and growth of Temple Israel.
In appreciation of this increased-dues level of commitment, Keepers of the Flame are welcome at all Temple Israel sponsored Shabbat dinners, synagogue Seders and program events without additional charge. Only a res-ervation is required. Additionally, there is a designated “Keepers of the Flame” seating area at all of the High Holiday services.
The following giving levels are suggested:
Benefactors $15,000 and up
Pillars $10,000 to $14,999
Defenders $7,800 to $9,999
Guardians $5,300 to $7,799
Protectors $3,300 to $5,299
Preservers $2,400 to $3,299
Kindlers $2,000 to $2,399
If you would like to be counted among our Keepers of the Flame, please send your giving level to:
Temple Israel
50 S. Moss Rd.,
Winter Springs, FL 32708-3002
For further information please contact our President, Eric Hoffman, at 407.517.8733.
Temple Israel
50 South Moss Road
Winter Springs, FL 32708
407.647.3055
Building Community Since 1954
Friday Service: 7:30 pm, Saturday Service: 9:30 am
Meet & Greet every Friday at 7:00 pm before services
Sunday Minyan: 9:00 am (in the Savage Family Chapel)
Weekday Community Minyan at the Jewish Academy: 7:45 am, Monday-Friday
Rabbi Joshua Neely