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Temple Beth-El October 2010 Bulletin.TRANSCRIPT
CONTACT USTemple beTh-el, 579 N. NOvA ROAd
ORmONd beACh, Fl 32174-4405
The BulletinA monthly publication of Temple beth-el, a reform congregation,
mailed 11 times a year, free to congregation members.
OCTOBER 2010/5771 VOLUME XVIV · NO. 2
Temple beTh-el mISSION STATemeNT
Our Temple Beth-El Congregation worships God in the
Reform Jewish tradition. We are both diverse and
multigenerational, welcoming any person or family
wishing to associate themselves with our Jewish community.
We strive to cultivate a love of our Jewish cultural heritage
and actively support the State of Israel.The spirit of tikkun olam (repairing the world)
and a vibrant spirituality are ingrained within our Congregation.
Our many educational programs reach deep into the community,
embracing all ages, faiths,races and ethnic backgrounds.
Temple phone386-675-6615
Temple fax 386-673-7928
Rabbi barry m. Altman
Cantorial Intern Zev Sonnenstein
Jeff bigmanTemple president
Temple beth-elSchool
386-267-0952School fax
386-673-7928
malka Altmandirector
Temple beth-el School,Religious School & Temple Fitness
386-675-6616 [email protected]
CheCK OUT All The lATeST NeWS ONlINewww.templebeth-el.us • www.tbeschool.com
and friend us on Facebookwebmaster: Nikki Mastando, [email protected]
Therese CirafisiTemple & Rabbi’s Secretary
dATe TIme SeRvICe
Friday, Oct. 1 6 p.m. Simchat Torah Dinner
7 p.m. Shabbat Family Service
Saturday, Oct. 2 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Rabbi
10:30 a.m. Yiskor Memorial
Friday, Oct. 8 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service (Oneg sponsors: Waigand and Spertus families)
Saturday, Oct. 9 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay led (NO DAVEN)
10:30 a.m. Noah Waigand Bar Mitzvah
Friday, Oct. 15 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service (Oneg sponsor: Wagner family)
Saturday, Oct. 16 9/10:30 a.m. Torah Talk/Daven w/Cantor Zev
Friday, Oct. 22 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Saturday, Oct. 23 9/10:30 a.m. Torah Talk/Daven w/Lay Led
Friday, Oct. 29 6:15 p.m. Tot Shabbat
7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service (Oneg sponsor: Berman family)
Saturday, Oct. 30 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay led (NO DAVEN)
10 a.m. Berman B’nai Mitzvah
Friday, Nov. 5 7 p.m. Family Shabbat Service
Saturday, Nov. 6 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Rabbi
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Rabbi
Tuesday, Nov. 9 7:30 p.m. Kristallnacht Service
Friday, Nov. 12 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Saturday, Nov. 13 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay Led
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Lay Led
Friday, Nov. 19 7:30 p.m. “Shabbat Rocks” Service
Saturday, Nov. 20 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Cantor Zev
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Cantor Zev
Friday, Nov. 26 7:30 p.m. Shabbat Service
Saturday, Nov. 27 9 a.m. Torah Talk w/Lay Led
10:30 a.m. Daven w/Lay Led
bOARd membeRS& COmmITTee
CONTACTSJeff bigman
President,386-675-6620
Jeff brokPresident Elect/Treasurer
Trienah Gorman1st Vice President/Secretary
Fundraising [email protected]
mickey Obed2nd Vice PresidentHouse [email protected]
michael FurmanVice President
michael OrfingerVice President
Richard holtzImmediate Past President
House LiaisonSecurity Committee
[email protected]• • •
Rochelle GoodmanMembership Committee
Judith JosephsonSocial Action committee
Gwen KotlerAdult [email protected]
Robert RothmanMarketing
barbara SteinbergWRJ president
Rochelle holtzVolunteerism [email protected]
Steven Katz Membership [email protected]
• • • Loretta AronsonDeanna Bedford
Barbara Doliner ConleyCory Danow
Adrienne GrossmanLewis HeasterCarolyn Landy
Dr. Steven LevineDavid MarkowitzChristine Nuger
Dr Howard PranikoffDavid Sacks
Lyle Trachtman
A Family That Eats Together Stays Together: A Sukkot MessageColumbia University. Through national observance of this day, CASA hopes to raise awareness among parents that they possess powerful tools to keep their children substance-free.
According to CASA, the importance of eating dinner with your kids cannot be overestimated. A recent CASA survey concluded that “the average risky score of teens having dinner with their family fewer than three nights in a typical week is 75% greater than that of teens having dinner as a family five to seven nights a week.”
Research has consistently found that the more often kids eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use other drugs. They are also likelier to earn good grades in school and maintain good communication with their parents.
“The magic of the family dinner comes not from the food on the plate but
from who’s at the table and what’s happening there. The emotional and social benefits that come from family dinners are priceless,” says Elizabeth Planet, CASA’s Vice President. Eating dinner as a family “creates routine opportunities for parental engagement and communication, two keys to raising drug-free children.”
Jews have traditionally emphasized the family table as the focal point of family and spiritual strength. We can now add another critical reason for sharing meals, as we recognize that dinner time is a valuable opportunity for family conversations that provide a
DAVEN WITH KAVANAHFULL SHABBAT
EXPERIENCEINCLUDING TORAH
SERVICEEVERY SATURDAY
TORAH TALK, 9 A.M.DAVEN, 10:30 A.M.
Kiddush sponsorships available.
Call Therese for details
Kristallnacht program
Tuesday, Nov. 97:30 p.m.
at Temple beth-el Guest Speaker
dr. Grady ballengerdean at Stetson University
Dr. Ballenger will introduce the movie “Night and Fog” and lead a
discussion following the movie
Co-sponsored by Temple Beth-El
and the Jewish Federation of Volusia/Flagler counties
For thousands of years, Jews have erected temporary huts, which become our homes for the week of this
beautiful holiday. The weather is usually lovely, inviting us to be outdoors. Sukkot offers a wonderful opportunity for families to gather around the dinner table, under the stars. For a few days, we can put aside the distractions of TV, the computer and household chores and celebrate the holiday and our blessings. Even though the Succah is fragile, what gives it stability is the opportunity for the family to be together.
The primary way of fulfilling the mitzvah of “dwelling” in the succah is eating festive meals there. Because the succah is a modest and simple structure, we can focus on the important people in our lives – our families. This year, as we are celebrating Sukkot, we can also take note of “Family Day-A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children” on September 27th, organized by CASA, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at
February 26, 2011Come celebrate with us!
Temple Beth-El will be 60 years old in 2011! We will be holding a celebration of renewal on February 26, 2011. We
are inviting all our members and friends to a wonderful celebration on that evening, with food and music and
fellowship as we reaffirm our vibrant place in the Jewish community and the community as a whole. We are also inviting members and friends who wish to renew their
wedding vows with us on that evening.
Watch your mailbox, more information will be forthcoming on how you can be part of this wonderful celebration
commemoration six wonderful decades!
pathway to guide our children to make choices that will keep them safe and healthy.
This year, let’s make the most of the impetus Sukkot offers for us to take time, in the midst of our hectic lives, to strengthen our relationships. Even after the holiday, we can bring the experience of being together in this intimate space back into our homes. No matter what the season, we can experience the benefits of family dinners, knowing that, at the same time, we are investing in the well-being of our children and our whole family.
Rabbi Altman
This month I would like to begin my article with a heart-felt thanks and a mazel tov to the
Temple Choir for an amazing job this year at High Holy Day services. There was a lot of time and effort put in by the volunteers. The choir members were: Trienah Gorman, Nancy Reuben, Barbara Steinberg, Gail Weitz, and Juliana Weitz. This coming year, you will see more of the choir as they will be singing at the service for Temple’s 60th Anniversary. If you sang in the choir in the past with Bill, Riselle or Mariana, we want you to be part of the choir for this special service. If you would like to participate, please contact me. All Temple
members are welcome to join this intergenerational choir. Also, if you play an instrument and would like to be part of this service, please contact me as soon as possible.
The Youth groups are both
up and running ... our fund-raising efforts are in full swing, and we have a full year planned, with great social activities, social action-Tikkun Olam projects, learning, traveling ... just lots of fun, while also making a difference!
We also need volunteers to help feed the less fortunate. The first Wednesday of each month is TBE’s day to man the soup kitchen. There is nothing more rewarding than the feeling you get after volunteering. We need you! If you are interested, please call the office and let us know.
I look forward to seeing you at one of our many programs!
L’ShalomCantor Zev
Hello Dafty followers, I hope everyone had a great new year. As some
of you know we had a great kickoff and we have tons of events planned for the future. I would love to see more participation so parents urge your kids to come and have a great time. We have planned everything from lock-ins to festivals and I wouldn’t want anyone to miss out on the fun. Currently to support our Dafty and J. Dafty endeavors, we are selling coupon books for only $20. Any Jr. Dafty or Dafty member that doesn’t have any books please speak to Cantor Zev to help us raise money for our events. I hope to see all of you at our next few events.
Sincerely,Cory Danow
Youth Group president
Nefesh Committee needs your help!If you know of someone
from the congregation who is ill, in the hospital, etc,
please contact:
minna Kapinos at 386-672-2205 or
[email protected] she can contact them and
represent Temple Beth-El to support them during their time of need. Your assistance
with this request would be most appreciated!
AWhat does it mean to be a “good” Jew? We learned from Rabbi Altman on Rosh Hashanah,
that believing in God is not a prerequisite to being Jewish. It can’t be DNA either, since we have many Jews by choice, especially here in a Reform Congregation. Is the answer the same for everyone? Does one require a Yiddishe Kup, as my mother used to say? Do Jewish Americans have different characteristics from Jews in Israel, France or Africa? Diet, dress, culture, music, study, business, Bris, Bar Mitzvah – what makes a Jew? Patrilineal? Matrilineal? Reform, Recontructionist, Conservative, Orthodox? What if you’re of the revolving door variety – in
Good Jews? Good Temple Members?on Rosh Hashanah, out on Yom Kippur? Some of the above? All of the above?
Perhaps the answer lies in the heart of the beholder. I had a Rabbi in my youth who essentially said to do what you can, meaning do what YOU were comfortable doing. He was a Rabbi of a Conservative Congregation at the time but we all knew that his guitar playing tendencies and desire to be called Rabbi Morty would eventually lead him to a Reform pulpit. I truly enjoyed his common sense approach to sermons and Judaism (not unlike Rabbi Altman). In fact, when Karin & I eloped almost 25 years ago, we did so in Rabbi Morty’s study.
Is being a “good” Temple
member the equivalent of being a “good” Jew? Are you required to attend every service and event? Are you required to donate a lot of money? Can you be a good Temple member if you don’t participate in Temple leadership, serve on Committees or volunteer? As President, like Rabbi Morty, I say do what you can. We want you as part of our Temple family even if you’re just using us for emergencies and High Holy Days services or if you attend
URJ NORTh AmeRICAN FORUmHosted by the URJ South District, November 19-21, 2010 in Atlanta, GA Join us to learn with these Networking Groups:• ADULTLEARNING: Discover the
latest models and techniques used in the field, as presented by Dr. Ron Cervero of the University of Georgia. Led by Wendy Grinberg and Rabbi Joan Glazer Farber, Union Adult Learning Specialists
• EARLYENGAGEMENT:Engaging and retaining young families is crucial to the life of every synagogue. Join discussions of best practices and recent research to help your congregation’s efforts.Led by Stephanie Fink, Union Outreach Specialist, and Cathy Rolland, Union Early Childhood Specialist
• HEBREWEDUCATION:Explore the
different modes of teaching and learning Hebrew, including technological aids and how Hebrew influences Jewish identity. Led by Mira Angrist, Union Hebrew Specialist, and Melanie Cole Goldberg, Union Education Specialist
• SMALLREMOTECONGREGATIONS: Learn more about leadership development; financial health; ways to use technology to reach out and enhance worship; and navigating the Union - all from the perspective of a small congregation. Led by Vicky Farhi, Union Outreach Specialist, and Rabbi Brian Zimmerman, South District Union Rabbi
Plus, be part of engaging Torah study sessions with Rabbi Dr. Michael Berger and a special workshop on Leadership Development. Also, enjoy learning and networking opportunities, entertainment and Shabbat celebration with friends from across North America.
every event and service. I cringe when I hear criticism of any member or Temple leader for what they don’t do or don’t attend, how they dress or what they do or don’t contribute. So use your Temple membership as you feel comfortable – donate what you can, volunteer when you can and attend when you want – you are welcome here as part of our family in the capacity YOU choose.
Shana Tova,Jeff Bigman
Our Unwaivering Commitment to Each Other
JUdAICA ShOpThe Harriet Altman-Douguf
Gift Shop is offering an opportunity to win a diamond studded Chai pendant and companion necklace chain. Valued at $1,305 and studded with 49 gemstone-grade diamonds and mounted in 14K white gold, this unique piece of jewelry is accompanied by an official appraisal.
Only 250 tickets are available for a suggested minimum donation of $10 per ticket. Tickets will be available at the Temple beginning on Sun., Oct. 24, during the League of Women Voters event. The winning ticket will be drawn at random on Sat., Feb. 26, 2011, at the Temple’s 60th Anniversary Celebration. You do not need to be present to win.
This beautiful pendant can be viewed in the gift shop as well as at various events between Oct. 24 and Feb. 26.
For more information, please contact Anna Obed at 386-672-8879 or [email protected].
ALSO: Over the years if you have collected any Judaica, and you now wish to down size your collection, why not donate it to our gift shop! All donations are tax deductible. Also, others may be looking for an item you have but no longer use so it is a way to make our gift shop a success.
If you are interested in seeing the lovely spiritual objects we’re offering, or if you wish to donate Judaica objects that are in good condition, call Anna Obed, Gift Shop Manager, 386-672-8879 for a personal appointment.
SAve The dATeTemple Beth-El’s 60th Anniversary Celebration will be on Feb. 26, 2011, and we’d like you to join us. There will also be an opportunity to be a part of the 60th anniversary Tribute Book. Watch your mailbox for more information.
WRJ Sisterhood Calendar of eventsOctober 2 Country Western Dance 7:30 PMOctober 10 WRJ Board Meeting* 9:30 AMOctober 24 League of Women Voters 2:00 PM
Ballot Issues In tandem with Jewish BrotherhoodNovember 5 Family Shabbat Dinner 6:00 PMNovember 14 Fall Carnival/Shopping Spree 12–5 PM
*All events held at Temple beth-el except WRJ board meeting
what to say next, the receiving person, with careful listening, can clearly hear and feel the honesty in the other’s expression. Also, the integrity is often visible in the speaker’s physical being, and can be observed.
In addition, we support our commitment by being respectful to each other. A polite request is a gentle, verbal touch, not a jarring demand that feels like a slap.
By communicating directly with one another there is no room for misunderstanding, for assumption or for misinformation that can hurt or harm someone else. Rather than telling another about a situation involving a third person, it supports our commitment to each other by speaking directly with the third person.
WRJ Sisterhood members can make this a goal for the New Year: to work toward creating an unwavering commitment to each other. Count me in!
Barbara F. Steinberg WRJ Sisterhood President,
2010-2012
On Rosh Hashanah when Rabbi discussed the need for “our unwavering commitment to each
other”, he certainly presented a challenge to the members of WRJ Sisterhood. In the past, I’ve talked about our connection to one another, but exploring our commitment to each other takes the concept of connection to another level!
Commitment to each other implies that we are not just responsible for our organization, but that we have a responsibility to one another as women and as Jews. We express this in how we behave toward one another:
• With integrity• With thoughtful listening• With respectful, direct
communicationBy speaking from the heart
it is nearly impossible to communicate without integrity because the receiving person can sense the passion and the care underpinning the communication.
Rather than thinking about
Calendar Book Wrap Up
What a busy month this has been with High Holy Days ~ the start of
school with all its activities, and just getting back to basics. Volunteerism at the Temple has been slow. Some of you have stepped up and showed your true colors. For that we say “Thank You”. There are still many areas where we could use your help. All we ask is to volunteer whatever time you can spare. Pick an area to volunteer that you have an expertise in, or just enjoy doing. It could be in the Temple or the School. Wherever you would like to spend your time helping out is appreciated. It could be as little as one hour a week or more. Whatever time you have to spare. The Temple is high maintenance. We have a small staff who works very hard to make sure everything is kept running the way it should be. But there are items that need to be taken care that are being put off because of timing; because of cost. Temple Beth-El is home to all of us, so please find the time to help out. Call Therese at 386-675-6615 or myself at 386-405-6605 for more information on how you can help.
Rochelle HoltzVolunteer Coordinator
We want to thank all of you who have put an ad in the WRJ Calendar Book this year. This year’s book was a tribute to Harriet Altman-Douguf. She WAS the WRJ Judaica Shop! We also want to thank Ellen Rothenberg for her artistic talents in the designing of the cover for the Calendar Book. The Calendar Books are in the lobby of the Temple awaiting pickup by the members of the congregation.
Unfortunately, because of
the cost, we are not able to mail these books to you, so please stop by and pick up your copy. If you live near a member who cannot pick up their own copy, please bring one to them. For those of you whose emails were not included in the Calendar Book, we apologize. In the back of the Calendar Book is a Congregant Information Update form. Please take a moment to fill it out and mail it to the office. We will
not publish any email or cell phone information in the book without your prior written authorization. We get the membership listing from the Temple office.
Enjoy the book and visit our many advertisers. When you patronize an advertiser, please remember to thank them for placing an ad in the Calendar Book.
Sincerely,Rochelle Holtz &
Adrienne Grossman
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 FEED THE HOMELESS
4 5 Family
Shabbat Service 7pm
6 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am
All w/Rabbi
7 8 9 Kristallnacht
Service 7:30pm
10 DAFTY
Over the Hump night 7pm
11 TBE School Closed
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Veterans Day
12 Shabbat Service 7:30pm
13 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am
All w/Lay Led Jr. DAFTY Havdallah Gym Night 6:30 pm
14 WRJ Fall Family Carnival & Holiday
Shopping Spree 12-5 pm
15 16 17 Board
Meeting 5:45pm
18 19 “Shabbat Rocks”
Service 7:30pm
20 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am All w/Cantor Zev
21 Brotherhood
Meeting 10 am
22 No Monday Night
School
23 24 TBE School Closed
Thanksgiving Break
25 TBE School Closed
NO HEBREW SCHOOL
Thanksgiving Day
26 Shabbat Service 7:30pm
TBE School Closed Thanksgiving Break
27 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am
All w/Lay Led
28 No Sunday School
29 30
NOVEMBER 2010 Cheshvan/Kislev 5771
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1
Simchat Torah Family Dinner
6 pm Family Service 7 pm
2 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am
All w/Rabbi WRJ Line Dance
7-11pm
3 DAFTY Event 1 pm
4 First day of
Monday Night School
5
6 FEED THE HOMELESS
Jewish Book Club 7pm
7
8 Shabbat Service 7:30pm
Oneg Sponsor: Waigand & Spertus
Families
9 Torah Talk 9am
w/Lay led (no Daven) Waigand
Bar Mitzvah 10:30 am
10 WRJ Board meeting 9:30 am
Jr. DAFTY Event 1 pm
11
12
13
14
15 Shabbat Service 7:30pm
Oneg Sponsor: Wagner Family
16 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am All w/Cantor Zev
17 Brotherhood
Meeting 10 am
18 No Monday Night
School
19
20 Board
Meeting 5:45pm
21
22 Shabbat Service 7:30pm
23 Torah Talk 9am Daven 10:30 am
All w/Lay led
24 Joint WRJ/Brotherhood
Meeting: League of Women Voters 2pm
25
26
27
28
29 Tot Shabbat 6:15pm
Shabbat Service 7:30pm
Oneg sponsor: Berman family
30 Torah Talk 9am
w/Lay led (no Daven) Berman Triplets
B’nai Mitzvah
31 Youth Group Trick or Treat for
Hunger 1 pm Halloween
OCTOBER 2010 Tishri/Cheshvan 5771 Kiddush Sponsor: Larry & Rita Lee
Connor Brok is currently working on his Eagle Project, one of the last steps
to becoming an Eagle Scout. His project is to replace the mulch on the playground and beautify the front and interior courtyard, raking the stones, adding planters and plants, etc.
He will supervise a group of
approximately 20 people to complete this project, hopefully the second weekend of October.
The Temple is currently accepting donations to help with this project. All donations should be made payable to Temple Beth-El and please indicate that they are for the project. He is also looking for volunteers.
Please contact him at [email protected] if you would like more information about volunteering for this project. Your support of the Temple and of Connor’s project is greatly appreciated.
Katie, Zachary, and Matthew Berman will be called to the Torah to become B’nai Mitzvah on
October 30, 2010. They spent their formative years in Miami where they were born to bewildered parents (2 dozen diaper changes a day), and moved to Ormond Beach when they were 4 (tragically leaving the extended family support system behind).
They attended Temple Beth-El pre-school before matriculating at Pine Trail Elementary, where they studied violin for 3 years. They branched out musically at Ormond Beach Middle School where Katie pursued chorus and now the flute. Zachary took up the clarinet, while Matthew continues with the violin, after a brief stint on the viola. After school, Zach and Matt play with the Daytona Beach Pipes & Drums, where Matthew is learning the bagpipes and Zach, the snare drum.
In addition to their musical pursuits, Katie has been studying dance for seven years. She takes classes in classical ballet, jazz and modern dance at the European School of Performing Arts. Zachary enjoys playing tennis and soccer, and Matthew is an avid reader with a passion for fencing. When time permits,
he goes with his siblings to Orlando to take lessons. The boys are also very active members of Troop 468 of the Boy Scouts, participating in service projects and going on numerous camping trips. While the children’s favorite hobbies often appear to be playing computer games, watching TV, and sleeping late, they do manage to maintain an impressive level of scholarship, consistently making the honor roll in all their advanced classes, and achieving membership in the National Junior Honor Society.
For their B’nai Mitzvah projects, Katie repainted a huge faded map of the USA on the pavement of Pine Trails (where she first learned the names of the states), Zachary is organizing a concert for a senior center, and Matthew is raising money to save the Panamanian Golden Frog from near extinction (for extensive details on this poor creature and its plight, just ask him).They have been diligently preparing for their B’nai Mitzvah with the same energy and enthusiasm they display in all their pursuits. Their joie de vivre is evident in their ever present laughter and glee. It is with much naches that their parents will share this eventful day with our Temple congregation, family and friends.
Noah James Waigand was born on September 23,1997 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona
Beach, Florida. He’s a terrific son, and an awesome big brother to his little sister, Bailey.
Noah currently attends Ormond Beach Middle School as an honor roll student. He is a sports fanatic and especially enjoys playing flag football and soccer. Attending Jacksonville Jaguar football games with his parents is one of his favorite activities. When he’s not playing or watching sports, you will probably find Noah playing video games, swimming, or spending time with his friends or with his dog, Pepper.
Noah has worked extremely hard in preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. We are so proud of his accomplishments.With love always,Mom and Dad.
106 N. Old Kings RoadOrmond Beach , FL 32174
(386) 672-2590
CONNOR bROK, eAGle SCOUT pROJeCT
My Bar Mitzvah project is to collect money for Magen David Adom’s (Red Star of David) Red Bag of Courage project in Israel. This project is for first responder bags. First responder bags contain all the necessary supplies for the first person on the scene of an accident/incident to aid and stabilize someone until an ambulance arrives and can take over. Each bag cost $1000.00 dollars. My goal is to have enough money to buy at least 2 bags. I hope you can help me reach my goal as well as save a life. Thank you for your support.Sincerely,Noah Waigand
Noah Waigand
The Bermans
WE NEED
JewishWar
Veterans
When attempting to write a column on the Jewish War Veterans, it is
hard for me to know where to begin. I have chosen to start the story with this picture, showing members of our local Jewish War Veterans Post 300 who attended the Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Luncheon held at Daytona International Speedway on July 2. You will no doubt recognize some faces and names listed in the caption below the photograph.
The more than 37,000 Jewish War Veterans members nationally support programs that deal with drug and alcohol abuse as well as provide college scholarships to high school seniors who are direct descendants of members in good standing.
To be eligible for membership, veterans must have served at least 90 days of active duty with at least one day served during wartime and have received an Honorable Discharge. There are also special benefits for aging members who meet the above criteria and are in need of long-term care plus pension benefits through the Veterans Administration.
One of the group’s notable programs is Support Our Soldiers, which provides care packages plus Jewish holiday items to soldiers who are serving overseas.
Of note: because of security rules, packages can be sent only to a specifically named soldier with an APO or FPO address. If you know of someone who could benefit from this program, please send names to JMW National Headquarters , 1811 R Street N.W., Washington
D.C. Jewish War Veterans will send packages to all whose names are received regardless of religion. If you would like to help support the program, donations should be made payable to Jewish War Veterans and designated for the SOS program on the envelope and memo line of the check.
Congratulations to the new Commander Jack Resnick!
members of the Jewish War veterans were among the attendees at the Congressional medal of honor Recipients luncheon at daytona International Speedway on July 2. Standing from left: past commander Charles Shalett, Ret. major Rabbi/Chaplain Stanley howard Schwarts, and Commander Jack Resnick. Sitting from left: past Commander Irv hoffman, Sr. v. Commander George Gold, Quartermaster Stan Kates, Chaplain Al brust and Gerry Soria.
JEWISH BOOK CLUBThe discussion will be led by
Jerry Goodman. Join us even if you haven’t read the book because you will want to after hearing the discussion.
“Maus I” by Art Spiegelman
discussion on Wed., Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.
This is the story of a survivor of Hitler’s Europe and his son who is trying to come to terms with his father’s terrifying story. It is told in cartoon format (Nazis are cats and Jews are mice). It is gripping and shocking as the story moves between Poland and New York describing how Spiegelman’s parents survived and how the son’s tortured relationship with his father affects their ability to lead a “normal” life.
“American Pastoral”by Philip Roth
Wed., Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.This novel was written in the 1960’s and is one of Roth’s most powerful novels ever. It is the winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
Book club choices with dates to be announced:
• “My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for his Family’s Past” Ariel Sabar
• “Suite Francaise” Irene Nemirovsky LUNCH BUNCH WITH RABBIFour Mondays at noon: Oct.
25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15. Bring your lunch and be prepared for a stimulating lecture and conversation with the Rabbi. Drinks will be served.
Gwen Kotler
Meetings are held at the Aberdeen Clubhouse (located off Clyde Morris about 2 miles south of Granada). The dates for future meetings are October 10, November 14 and December 12, 2010. Call Jack Resnick 386-673-0931 to make reservations for a delicious breakfast of bagels, lox and other trimmings.
Social Action ChairJudith Josephson
Wow!! For Rosh Hashannah, we asked for toilet paper and tuna fish
and we received these items in abundance. Thank you Temple Beth-el Congregants for outdoing yourself. They say the recession is over but that is not the case at our food pantry. Families are increasingly coming to our office for assistance. We are spending over $8,000 on food besides the in kind donations. Nice families with little kids have been hit hard by this economic downturn and we are proud that our Jewish people here give back to the community by supporting the Jerry Doliner Food Bank. Anyone wanting to see our food pantry is welcome to come and visit.
For Rosh Hashannah we helped 73 Jewish families (the largest amount we ever had) who came to the Federation for help, giving them food and gift cards. We also gave our seniors a fantastic Holiday lunch complete with entertainment. Charley Moskowitz blew the shofar and for most of these seniors this is was the only tradition of the holidays they were able to receive. We had two 102 ½ year olds-Sadie Gorman from Bishops Glenn and Lee Malmon, (a member of Temple Beth-el for many years) from Signature Nursing home and one 100 ½ year old who has a twin sister who is still living – Charlotte Eisgrou who still lives independently. They looked and acted much younger than their years. Some of the elderly who suffered strokes were there for the first time, and it was amazing how they reacted to the music. These senior events are a lot of work but the joy they bring to all of them is worth all the effort. Thank you Jonathan Rotstein
for always contributing to pay part of the expenses. We couldn’t do without you.
Our Pacesetter Dinner, courtesy of Barbara & Buzzy Glickstein, was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 – at the new Rose Villa Restaurant, in Ormond Beach. $3,600 Minimum Pledge for the 2011 Campaign was required to attend this dinner. William Daroff, one of the most 50 influential Jews in America was our speaker and he was fantastic. We are raising funds to purchase another Bomb Shelter for children in Sderot, Israel.
We are now beginning our 2011 Campaign. Please make your pledge now which doesn’t have to be paid until December, 2011. A budget is needed for 2011 and we need to know how much funding we will have to help our people locally, in Israel and whenever disaster strikes around the world. This little Federation makes a big difference in Volusia & Flagler Counties and we are proud that in the last few years, we were able to purchase two responder Fire Trucks for the people in Kiryat Shimona, Israel and a bomb shelter (which is also used as a classroom) for more than 150 children in Sderot, Israel. More bomb shelters are needed and this year we are trying to raise money to purchase another one. We
also help when disaster strikes and we sent funds directly to Andrea Frank’s sister in Haiti who ran a missionary which helped families and children in that area. Andrea, together with her husband Frank, are members of Temple Beth-El. We always try to give funds directly because we want to know that our funds are used wisely and efficiently.
Thank you Cantor Zev for again spearheading the Trick or
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Treat for Hunger Drive that will be held in October. Thank you Rabbi Altman and Cantor Zev for the inspiring services held during the High Holy Days.
Please continue to sup-port this Federation. We again wish the entire congregation a Happy, Healthy and Sweet New Year
Shalom,Gloria Max,
Executive Director Marian Kohen, President
High Holy Days is the perfect time to participate in this mitzvah which helps those in our local community who are in need of assistance.
At all services, you will find paper bags available for your use. PLEASE TAKE A BAG, fill it will your donation & return filled bag to Temple.
TO SIMPLIFY SORTING OF DONATIONS THIS YEAR, EACH AREA TEMPLE HAS BEEN ASKED TO PROVIDE A SUPPLY OF TWO SPECIFIC ITEMS.
TEMPLE BETH-EL’S REQUESTED ITEMS
Multipacks of: Tuna Fish & Toilet Paper
* * * *
Your donations will be gratefully accepted through the end of High Holy Days
and will be distributed to our area community through the
Jewish Federation’s Jerry Doliner Memorial Food Bank
PLEASE BE GENEROUS AND SUPPORT THIS PROJECT
which has been our
Major Social Service Project for the past 20 years.
With the arrival of the New Year and the High Holy Days passing, we are
looking forward to the many upcoming events at Temple Beth-El. October promises to be a busy month, filled with many fun events planned.
We hope everyone will come out to join us for the Simchat Torah dinner this Fri., Oct. 1 and the WRJ Country & Line Dance on Sat., Oct. 2.
Four of our Temple youth will make their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs this month: Noah Waigand (10/9) and the Berman Triplets (10/30). We encourage you to join these young men and women as they achieve this milestone in their lives.
The junior and senior DAFTY members will be busy with their fundraiser (sales
Trienah Gormanevent [email protected]
Rochelle holtzKeepsake booklet 405-6605 [email protected]
SAve The dATe!On Saturday, February 26, 2011, we will be celebrating
Temple Beth-El’s 60th Anniversary. We’re planning a wonderful event for our entire community so please volunteer. Contact :
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of their coupon books) AND their Annual Trick or Treat for Hunger (10/31), a mitzvah they do to benefit the Jeremy Doliner Food Bank. In today’s economy, all assistance to this Food Bank helps our community members who are struggling to make ends meet. Please support this most worthy cause and help make a difference!
Plans are in full swing for the 60th Anniversary of Temple Beth-El and we anticipate a wonderful celebration next February. Please contact event coordinator Trienah Gorman or Tribute Book coordinator, Rochelle Holtz, if you can volunteer some of your precious time to assist with the many tasks involved in
the preparation for this event. YOU are Temple Beth-El. Let’s all work together to make our 60th Anniversary Celebration a memorable event!
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the congregants who assisted me with some of the tasks in preparation for High Holy Days. Your caring and support during such a busy time in the temple office is most appreciated. We could not have accomplished all we had to do without your help, and I thank you for your volunteerism!
On a personal note, I am looking forward spending a week with my husband when he returns in early October, just in time to celebrate my birthday! Since he won’t be home for our upcoming 4th wedding anniversary in November, we will celebrate that as well while he is home as well as enjoy some family time!
Therese Cirafisi
If you know of a congregant who is ill, facing surgery or in the hospital, someone who would love a card, a tele-phone call or a visit, please contact Minna Kapinos at 386-672-2205 or email her at [email protected].
Also, because Minna is the WRJ Sisterhood Correspond-ing Secretary, she will be sending congregants remind-ers of family Yartzeit anniver-saries so if there are correc-tions and/or additions to be made, please let her know.
Harriet Altman-Douguf
Judaica Shop
We now offer “Bar & Bat Mitzvah Packages”
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OCTObeR ANNIveRSARIeS
Mark & Paige CohenWilliam & Trienah Gorman
Gregory & Josie Wagner
OCTObeR bIRThdAYS
Benjamin BranoffSara Droker
Samuel MarkowitzAlex Koblick
George RogersDavid SacksSidni Manne
Glenn GottliebMatthew Share
Haim Fred SmoohaCarol Gunthorpe
Suzanne KonchanAdam BranoffTerry CuretonSasha Weiss
Alisa K. BastianiConnor Brok
Sarah Ann MillerMarie Ehrlich
Rebecca BigmanMindell Brown
Matthew GartnerAnita Rimler
Samantha SacksMira Gladstone
Shay HubertAl Collins
Marian KohenCatherine Miller
Howard M. GoldmanSimon Katz
Bernard MirelMeghan J. Weisberg
Rebecca DruckerKatie Berman
Matthew BermanZachary Berman
Marta HellerTirzah Cabiac Hochreiter
Nikki KatzDawn Share
Brandon Whitt
TEMPLE BETH-EL PROUDLY ANNOUNCES:
2010-11 TOT SHABBAT SERIES LED BY RABBI BARRY ALTMAN, CANTOR ZEV SONNENSTIEN, MALKA ALTMAN
SCHEDULE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2010 “TOTS TOO” FAMILY SIMCHAT TORAH DINNER FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010 “TOTS TOO” FAMILY CHANUKAH DINNER FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 2011 FRIDAY, MARCH, 18, 2011 “TOTS TOO” PIZZA PURIM FAMILY DINNER FRIDAY, APRIL 15, 2011 SATURDAY, MAY 14, 2011
$36.00 PER CHILD SUPPLY FEE, SUGGESTED DONATION
PLEASE FILL OUT REGISTRATION FORM AND SEND IT TO: TEMPLE BETH-EL, 579 N. NOVA RD. ORMOND BEACH, FL. 32174
NAME OF CHILDREN(CHILDREN)___________________________________________________________
PARENT NAME_______________________________________________
ADDRESS__________________________CITY_________ZIP___________
E-MAIL ADDRESS*____________________________________________
WANT TO SPONSOR A TOT SHABBAT? $75.00
_______ SEPT. 24 _______ OCT.29 ______JAN. 21 ______APRIL 15
ENCLOSED IS MY PAYMENT OF $__________
* TOT SHABBAT REMINDERS ARE SENT VIA E-MAIL
The newly invigorated Brotherhood is making great strides in serving our Temple members.
Our goal is to establish programming that is interesting and timely, provide service to our Temple, and ensure that the men of the congregation see the Temple as a place where they too can count and make a difference.
We are proud to have presented interesting programs in May, June, July and August. Topics have been diverse and of high quality. Our speakers’ topics have included the Middle East, Current Economics, and the state of basketball in the US. As of this writing, we are
scheduled to have the Daytona Beach police chief address us on “Security against Hate Crimes.”
We are looking forward to future programs which will include topics on: “Separation of Church and State” and “Raoul Wallenberg.”
In October we will co-sponsor with Sisterhood a League of Women Voters Program on the current Proposition items on the November ballot Brotherhood Breakfasts (which have become famous or infamous) are held on the third Sunday of most months. (watch the Bulletin). RSVP is needed so we can prepare food. The cost is $7 for members and $9 for non-members. Annual dues for those men interested in membership are $18.
Membership is open to all Jewish men in the area. Applications are at the Temple Office.
Morton KotlerChairman
donations in memory of . . . in honor of . . . congratulations on . . . get well wishes to . . .
are a loving way to express your feelings. You may send your donations to:
Temple beth-el579 N Nova Rd.
Ormond beach, Fl 32174 or call the Temple Office at (386) 675-6615Acknowledgement cards are sent on your memorial. All donation are acknowledged
in our bulletin. pleASe NOTe: Any donation received after the bulletin deadline
will be printed in the following month’s editon.
YAhRZeIT plAQUeSAt each Friday night
service, the lights on the Memorial Board are lit to commemorate your loved ones who have a permanent bronze Yahrzeit plaque in the Sanctuary.
What a wonderful way to remember and celebrate their lives.
If you would like to have your loved ones remem-bered on a permanent plaque, please contact Therese at 386-675-6615.
UpdATING YAhRZeIT INFORmATION
We continue to update our current Yahrzeit database and appreciate those who have called to advise of any corrections that are needed.
Please contact the Temple office if you have any cor-rections that need to be made to your family’s yah-rzeit remembrances, such as updating any change in address so we can ensure you receive a reminder card from us on your yahrzeits.
Your cooperation with this request will enable us to reflect all accurate informa-tion for your yahrzeits.
RAbbI’SdISCReTIONARY FUNd
In loving memory of my mother, Eva Baskowitz.Fm: Helene B Roberson
Thank you, Rabbi.Fm: Ray & Gloria Max
In loving memory of Fanny Sainker.Fm: Carol & Harry Lowenstein.
In appreciation of the Rabbi’s teachings.Fm: George & Anita Rimler
In loving memory of Esther Miller, mother of Sandy Miller.Fm: Lewis & Angela Heaster & family
In loving memory of Esther Miller, mother of Sandy Miller.Fm: Jeff & Karin Bigman
hIGh hOlY dAYSDonation from Bernard & Lois Lynn.
Donation from Steve Carduner.
Donation from Howard Krugman.
Thank you for sharing your congregational family with us this Yom Kippur and giving us a home for the High Holy Days.Fm: Aleta Bryant & Brandon Roth
Tbe SChOOl FUNd
In loving memory of my dear friend, Peri Deene.Fm: Lucille Tirkfield
RelIGIOUS SChOOl FUNd
In celebration of High Holy Days.Fm: Lawrence Namdar
CANTOR’S mUSIC FUNd
Donation from Sidney & Gertrude Kempner. Temple FUNdS
Adult Education Fund; Building Fund; Cantor's Music Fund; Clara Zahn Memorial Garden Fund; Family Renew Fund; Camp Coleman Scholarship Fund - in memory of Jeffrey Sussman; harriet Altman-Douguf Project 2011 Memorial Fund; Lil Doliner Sanctuary Fund; Memorial Fund; Music Fund; Prayer Book Fund; Rabbi’s Discretionary Fund; WRJ Sisterhood Fund; Yorke Doliner Educational Fund; Youth Group Fund
bUIldING FUNd
Donation from Sidney & Gertrude Kempner.
In loving memory of Ruth Brok, mother of Jeff Brok.Fm: Larry & Candace Feinstein; Lyle & Raquel Trachtman; Tommy & Cindy Newman; Allen & Ellen Ravin
In honor of Jerry Goodman’s 65th birthday, an awesome milestoneFm: Mickey & Anna Obed
hARRIeT AlTmAN-dOUGUF pROJeCT 2011 FUNd
In memory of our beloved mother & grandmother, Harriet Altman-Douguf.Fm: Lorna, Alan, Scott, Ilicia & Kyle Schlossman
A lITTle eASIeR TO GeT AROUNd: We want to thank louis & Sandy Ossinsky, Jr. for their donation to Temple beth-el for the new handrailing on the sidewalk leading up to the doris & babe Katz Social hall door. We appreciate their generosity.
In honor of Jerry Goodman on his 65th BirthdayFm: Dr. Wayne & Carol Gunthorpe
Mazel Tov to Dr. & Mrs. Manny Frankel on the marriage of their son Grant Frankel to Alexandra SorokolitFm: Dr. & Mrs. Alan Schlossman
Condolences to Andrea Marks on the loss of her husband, Gerry.Fm: Dr. & Mrs. Alan Schlossman
In honor of Jerry Goodman’s 65th Birthday.Fm: Richard & Rochelle Holtz
In loving memory of Gerry MarksFm: Richard, Rochelle, Jennifer, Jodi & Jason Holtz
Donation from Regina White.
help US Keep OUR ReCORdS UpdATed
If you find that we missed a birthday or anniversary in
the bulletin, please contact Therese in the
Temple office at 386-675-6615, so we can
update our list.Thank you!
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