Temple Beth Am 2250 Central Blvd. Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 747-1109

Temple Beth Am
October 20 Tishri/Cheshvan 5773
2250 Central Blvd. Jupiter, FL 33458
Published Monthly
(561) 747-1109
Issue No. 155
The Midrash tells of Rabbi Joshua ben Levi, who in a visit to Rome saw marble pillars covered with sheets, so they
wouldn't crack with the heat, nor freeze from the cold. He also saw a poor person with only a reed mat under him and a
reed mat over him (Pesikta de-Rav Kahana 9:1). One doesn't need to go back in time to 2nd Century Rome to find
buildings and other possessions that are treated better than human beings. One look out of our own window will reveal
a similar illogical picture.
On Rosh Hashanah I told you about my family’s experience with the Food Stamp Challenge. For one week, Gali,
Maya, Ben and I (Yoni was exempt) lived on a family budget of food stamps recipients. $128.11 for ALL the food for
the four of us for a week ($1.57 a meal).
We took on the challenge because we felt that it is important for us and for our children to have a better understanding of hunger and poverty
in America. With 1 out of 5 adults in the US receiving food stamps subsidies, this is a reality that we cannot ignore. We cannot stand idly by
when 1 in 4 children (17 million) under the age of 18 in the U.S. is going to bed hungry each night. Our state, Florida, is a mong the top 5
states with the highest rates of children in households without consistent access to food.
For us, it was a tough and interesting week that taught us more valuable lessons than we expected. We learned that it is very hard to keep a
balanced and healthy diet on this budget and that is probably one of the reasons why lower income families that depend on food stamps over a
prolonged period of time also suffer from obesity. Planning meals on such a limited budget requires very much time and effort and cooking
skills, and one cannot afford to be a picky eater. Sadly, it is nearly impossible to take pleasure in the simple joys of having meals with friends
and extended family, having people over or meeting up at restaurants. You can read more about my own family’s Food Stamp Challenge in
my blog www.onejewishdad.com
Here at Temple Beth Am we run many programs that help the poor and feed the hungry. Our Yom Kippur food drive (Project Isaiah) provides
hundreds of pounds of valuable nutrition to those who come to the JFCS food pantry. We collected food and bagged rice for the local North
County Food Pantry. We serve dinners at St. George’s soup kitchen and some of our congregants help deliver meals to the home-bound and
the elderly through Morse Life. We are involved with Family Promise and help feed and take care of the homeless. As a rabbi I am very
proud of all of our congregational efforts. As Jews it is our obligation to do all these things.
Now I am inviting you to take our tzedaka efforts to another level. Please join my family and me in a congregational Food Stamp Challenge,
for one week, when your schedule allows it in the month of November, before Thanksgiving. The main lesson from our challenge was that as
much as we knew about hunger, we were not able to appreciate the pain, frustration and the feeling of worthlessness it brings about. It was
truly a humbling and eye opening experience. Before we decide how we want to help in alleviating the misery of hunger, we have to better
understand it.
The Food Stamp Challenge has five simple guidelines:
1. Each person should spend a set amount for food and beverages during the Challenge week. That amount is $4.57 per person per day for
all food and beverage.
2. All food purchased and eaten during the Challenge week, including fast food and dining out, must be included in the total spending.
3. During the Challenge, only eat food that you purchase for the project. Do not eat food that you already own (this does not include spices
and condiments).
4. Avoid accepting free food from friends, family, or at work, including at receptions, briefings, or other events where food is served.
5. Keep track of receipts on food spending and take note of your experiences throughout the week.
As we ease out of the Jewish High Holy Days, with their message of mercy and compassion, let us embrace this challenge and try and
experience, in a limited form, the pain of so many of our fellow Americans. Experience and familiarity bring about true empathy. And only
when we truly understand the problem, will we be able to bring about change.
B’Shalom,
Rabbi Alon Levkovitz
ANNUAL PHONATHON 2012
Debbie Baseman
Thank you to the following Temple Beth Am Benefactors who gave generously to our Phonathon this year.
Your names will appear in the Scribe until our next Phonathon campaign.
*Super-Chai: Donated $18,000 or more
*Circle of Tzadik: Donated $10,000 - $17,999
Ed & Leah Frankel
Hal & Debbie Baseman
Gary Starkand
Bob & Zelda Cohen
Alec & Dotty Wisch
*Receives a parking space from July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
L’Dor V’Dor: Donated $5,400 - $9,999
Tikkun Olam: Donated $3,600 - $5,399
Jim & Judy Bloom
David & Mindy Cox
Jack & Gail Barr
Ross & Susan Federgreen
Brian & Esther LaBovick
Circle of Chai: Donated $1,800 - $3,599
Herb & Phyllis Cohen
Bruce & Maureen Cohen
Nathaniel & Catherine Drourr
Dan & Marcy Isdaner
Alexander & Sarrie Katz
Randy & Bari Levitt
Rabbi Alon & Gali Levkovitz
Amir Lubarsky & Shawna Flanagan
Stuart Manoff
Mark & Lyn Michels
Len Rubin & Julie Littky-Rubin
Bill & Sally Siegel
Sisterhood of Temple Beth Am
TEMPLE BETH AM
From Generation to Generation
2250 CENTRAL BLVD
JUPITER, FL 33458
561-747-1109 - FAX 561-745-5658
TEMPLE OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
WEB SITE: www.templebetham.com
E-MAIL: tba@templebetham.com
Rabbi:
Alon Levkovitz
Cantor:
Tanya Greenblatt
Executive Director:
Carol Safran
Pre School Director:
Paula Deakter
Temple Administrator:
Carol Sleeper
Education Director:
David Sherman
Director of Youth Engagement Joey Abrin
Administrative Assistant &
Scribe Editor:
Margot Hauser
Assistant Scribe Editor:
Debbie Baseman
Temple Beth Am
Mark & Arline Slifkin
Marc & Debbie Smith
Barry & Susan Sternberg
Joel Weinstein & Gladys Gottlieb
Paul & Lauren Weinstein
Herb & Penny Wender
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
President:
Bruce Cohen
bcohen561@gmail.com
Vice President:
Brian LaBovick brian@labovick.com
Vice President:
Howard Freedland cask_man@yahoo.com
Vice President:
Fran Sachs
francinesachs@yahoo.com
Secretary:
Ross Federgreen ross.federgreen@gmail.com
Treasurer:
Mark Slifkin
mslifkin@templebetham.com
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Liz Denmark
Mary Elias
Jerry Holinstat
Ilan Hurvitz
Ceil Randell
Mort Siegel
Leona Usher
Bob Viniar
Bob Feller
Amir Lubarsky
Cubby Steinhart
MEN’S CLUB REPRESENTATIVE:
SISTERHOOD REPRESENTATIVE:
PARLIAMENTARIAN:
Harvey Silverman
Carol Carswell
Mort Siegel
PAST PRESIDENTS:
Jeanne Tarsches
Brud Tarsches
Beth Eisenman
Arnie Weinstein
Myrna Abramowitz
Alvin Schlossberg
Michael Deakter
Jerry Silvers
Tom Ross
Hal Baseman
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John Alexander
Stephen Lewis
Len Green
Bob Miller
Jody Minde
October 2012
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Carol Safran
Ever since I started working as a Temple professional almost 20 years ago, High Holy Day season has
really started well in advance of the actual holiday. Although the preparations for High Holy Day
observances are more organized and run smoother at TBA than any other Temple I know of (thanks in
large part to Debbie Baseman’s hard work and amazing dedication), this year I admit that I’ve been
nervous. Back in the August Scribe, Rabbi Alon told us about a new High Holy Day initiative for TBA:
inviting all unaffiliated Jews to join us for evening Services at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur at no charge. As a
congregation we pride ourselves for being the warm and welcoming heart of Judaism in northern Palm Beach County. We
even say so right in our mission statement. At this season, being truly warm and welcoming means more than smiling and
saying “L’shanah tovah.” It means providing all Jews with a place to pray together for the New Year.
I’m very pleased to tell you that the community’s response to this initiative has been overwhelming. We issued over 200
tickets, mostly to folks who would not have attended any High Holy Day observance this year if we hadn’t opened our
doors to them. For many of them, this was their first interaction with Temple Beth Am so it was very important for us to
make them feel wanted and welcomed. Despite the fact that the phones were ringing off the hook, both Debbie and
Margot Hauser were unfailingly friendly and helpful. They both went to great lengths to give all the callers the attention
and time they needed. They made each caller feel special.
Judging from the feedback of our members, I am confident that our High Holy Day guests will be greeted warmly and have
a wonderful holiday experience at TBA. But if we are truly the warm and welcoming heart of Jewish life in northern Palm
Beach County, these efforts shouldn’t end at the conclusion of the Yom Kippur Service. To sincerely welcome our guests
to be part of the TBA family, we should keep in touch, even after the holidays are over.
That’s why I’m asking for your help. Can you commit to making a few phone calls in the first two weeks of October?
These are easy, feel-good calls. We are NOT asking for money. We are NOT recruiting members. As good hosts, we are
just calling our High Holy Day guests to thank them for joining us to bring in the New Year.
Warm and friendly TBA members needed!
If you can help make a few phone calls to our High Holy Day guests,
please email Carol Safran
csafran@templebetham.com
This will be a wonderful way to start the New Year! I hope to get lots of emails. Thank you!
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CANTOR TANYA GREENBLATT
This year’s Friday Night LIVE series is new and exciting. Over the years, our TBA family has built
relationships with some of the top Jewish musicians, and we’re about to expand that list. This year we
welcome a new artist each and every month of the series, and their varied styles and talents promise
something for everyone. On October 12th, Todd Herzog will join us for our season opening Friday Night
LIVE Service. Todd’s original music is sensitive, nuanced, and exciting. I listened to his CD in my car
when he first sent it, and I haven’t taken it out since! He writes songs in English with Jewish themes and
messages that could easily be heard on the radio. His liturgical settings of familiar prayers are fun, catchy and will have
everyone singing along. Check him out on the Temple Beth Am website at www.templebetham.com. Click on the Special
Event Link on our home and hear some of the songs he’ll share with us this month. Once you get that taste of his incredible
talent, you might want to visit his website at www.toddherzog.com. Be sure to listen to my favorites, “Tree of Life” and
“Shalom Aleichem/Calling All Angels”. I can’t wait to hear what your favorites are!
Here’s a preview of the rest of the season:
Noah Aronson, who will be here November 9th, is one of the most popular young composers and performers on the Jewish
music scene today. Along with having an incredible voice, he writes complex, sophisticated music that has universal appeal.
We’ve started using his version of the Bar’chu, “Am I Awake”, in Services, and I love the way it draws the congregation
together and prepares us to stand before God. If you can’t wait, check him out at www.noaharonson.com.
On December 14th we’ll welcome back the incredible string quartet we heard on Yom Kippur, for a special Service of
chamber music. Lovers of classical and contemporary music will be moved by this unique Service.
On January 11th our Friday Night LIVE Service will turn to Jazz, led by Mark Bloom. This talented singer and Jazz musician
will transform our familiar Shabbat melodies, opening up a new experience through Jazz. You can get a taste of his style and
charismatic presence at www.markbloom.com.
February’s Friday Night LIVE is part of our Shabbaton weekend, February 8th and 9th. Dan Nichols will be here for a
rousing, rocking Service and will stay with us on Saturday for our Shabbat in Nature Shabbaton, leading us in song throughout
the day and treating us to an awesome concert. Anyone who has been to a Reform camp or Youth Group event knows Dan’s
contagious personality and music. Check him out at www.jewishrock.com if you aren’t already familiar with this rock star of
the Jewish world!
Our season will conclude with Beth Schafer on March 8th. I love her music and I know you will, too. We already sing her
Sh’ma often on Friday nights, and you heard her Esa Einai on Rosh Hashanah and her Sh’ma Koleinu at the end of our Yom
Kippur Services. Along with her incredible, sensitive artistry, fun personality and great music, she is on the cutting edge of
worship innovation and will share some new elements of worship with us. You can get to know her at www.bethschafer.com.
Be sure to check back to the Temple Beth Am website often for updates and to learn some of the new music we’ll hear in
Services from these amazing artists.
TORAH STUDY
with David Sherman
Thursdays at 12:00noon
No Torah Study on
October 4th or 11th
MAH JONGG CLUB
Wednesdays at 12:45pm
For more information, contact Joan
Weinberger at julianjoan@aol.com or
775-1408
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings are held the third Thursday of
every month at 9:50am.
For more information, contact Bonnie at 561-512-1747.
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SOCIAL ACTION
Debby Baker
UPCOMING EVENTS:
1st Annual Tikkun Olam Networking Breakfast: Sun., October 28th, 10:00am-12:00pm
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WORTHWHILE WAY TO SPEND 1 MORNING A MONTH OR A FEW HOURS A
WEEK? Our very own TBA members will present opportunities at 10 non-profit organizations in which they are already
involved. BREAKFAST provided (sponsored by the Men’s Club- thank you!).
Opportunities for ALL AGES!! **If you would like your organization to be represented at this event or have any questions,
please contact Audrey at audade@yahoo.com ASAP**
St. George’s Soup Kitchen: October 15th and November 19th are the next dates we will serve dinner. Please
contact Marcy to reserve a volunteer spot: Marcy@campmataponi.com.
THANKS:
FAMILY PROMISE- A HUGE thank you to all of the volunteers during our hosting week of Aug. 26th- Sept 2nd!
The following joined or repeated in the ELITE overnight host group: Ralph VanBaalen (2 nights!); Bruce Cohen; Lois
& Rich Remick; Brian LaBovick; Rachael Ruiz; and Debby Baker. (Find out how you can join this amazing group the
next time we host.)
THANKS ALSO: Shawna Flanagan & Amir Lubarsky and family; Cathy Drourr; Rick & Lily Stewart; Jackie and
Sara Feldman; Bonnie & Logan Stein; Debbie Tassone and family; Debbie and Rachel Smith; Matt Vogel; Joey
Abrin; Sam Baker; the Voorhees Family; Julie Littky-Rubin, Ken Rubin and Family; Joy Brenner and Louis Jenks;
Tammy Funk-Stohlman and Justin Stohlman; the Levin Family; Geri Collura; Fran & Emile Sandler; Barry
Goldstein; Debbie & Dennis Schmidt; Ted & Maxine Essinger; Lauren Weinstein; Tina Izard Bois and family; and
Maureen Cohen.
If you are interested in finding out more information, contact Lois at lorem47@bellsouth.net or Debby at
debbysbaker@gmail.com.
THANKS to everyone who contributed to the High Holiday Food Drive! We will let you know next month whether we
exceeded our goal to help stock the Jewish Family & Children Service’s Food Pantry.
THANKS also to the Sisterhood members for their generous donations of school supplies to the children at Jupiter Head
Start!!
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MEN’S CLUB
Jerry Holinstat
It is with great pleasure that the Men’s Club wishes the entire Congregation L’Shanah Tovah, a happy and healthy New
Year to all.
Here’s what’s going to occur in the near future:
Sunday, September 30th: Sukkah Construction:
Want to have fun and meet some new people? Join us on Sunday, September 30th, at 8:30am at the Temple. Under the
leadership of Paul Steidle and Mike Deakter, please pick up a hammer or screwdriver and take joy in the building of our
Sukkah- a Sukkah that your children and grandchildren will be using. If you’re interested please contact Paul at 747-4369.
Sunday, October 14th: Sukkah Take Down:
What goes up must come down, so on Sunday, October 14th, at 8:30am we will be disassembling the Sukkah. Again, if you
would like to join a great bunch of guys, and have a good time, please call Paul Steidle and sign up for this fun activity.
Bring your screwdrivers as well.
Saturday, October 20th: Temple DELI Dinner & Silent Auction:
The Temple Beth Am Deli Dinner will be the REAL THING. We are having this Deli dinner catered by a Delray area deli.
If you haven’t had a really delicious Corned Beef or Pastrami sandwich in a while, you’re in for a treat. This is the closest
quality and taste that I’ve had since I left New York. We are serving hot dogs in a wrap, chopped liver, chicken, and a Deli
Tray at each table. No one will be admitted without reservations. We are also having a Silent Auction at the Deli Dinner.
One of the items to be auctioned off will be the FIRST PITCH thrown during SPRING TRAINING at Roger Dean Stadium.
Now wouldn’t that be a terrific gift for your child or grandchild or even yourself?
Please make your reservations at the Temple office with a check to Men’s Club for $15 per person. And if you wish to sit
with your own group, make reservations for a table of 10 and make a check out for $150 and collect from your friends. We
will also be supplying babysitting with dinner for $10 per child. They will be fed pizza, etc. There will be activities for the
children after they eat. This is one dinner that you don’t want to miss!! Please see the flyer in this Scribe for details and
reservations.
Sunday, October 21st: League of Women Voters Breakfast:
Our National and State elections are coming up two weeks after this event. We are very fortunate to have the Florida
Director of the Educational branch of the League of Women Voters as our speaker. Her topic will be to explain all eleven of
the Florida constitutional amendments. She will translate the amendments into lay terms so that we can understand what the
politicians are asking us to vote on. Our speaker has agreed to open up the floor for questions. This Men’s Club Breakfast
will most likely have a large attendance, so PLEASE make your reservations by sending your check to the Temple office
early so that there will be enough food and tables. Costs are $10.00 for MC members and spouses, $12.00 for nonmembers. RSVP by Wednesday, 10/17. By the way, this is the first time that we have ever hosted the League of Women
Voters at Temple Beth Am.
Saturday, November 10th: Mystery Progressive Dinner IV:
Please join us again for this exciting, and fun-filled evening! WHO’S COOKING? WHAT’S THE MENU? WHERE
WILL WE EAT? WHY? JUST TO HAVE FUN!!! Please see the flyer in this Scribe for details and reservations.
Before closing this Scribe article, I want to express my pride in the Men’s Club of Temple Beth Am, and to thank them
for their hard work and dedication to the entire Temple family including our Religious School and Preschool. The
Men’s Club members are tirelessly dedicated to partnering with all of the segments of our Temple. So, as their President,
I ask you to please join me in thanking them for all of their efforts.
Warmest regards,
Jerry Holinstat
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SISTERHOOD SCOOP
Lois Remick
You Deserve to be treated like a Queen!
There is no WHY to this statement! You either work outside the home, work at home, or work at both……and you deserve
a day when you are treated like a Queen…more specifically Queen Elizabeth II.
While Elizabeth (ok, so I take the liberty of calling her by her first name) takes “Afternoon Tea” at Buckingham Palace,
you will have the American version called High Tea at the Hibel Museum.
Both versions serve the same sweets, tea sandwiches and of course, English Tea. However, you will get something that
Queen Elizabeth will not: a tour of the Hibel Museum.
As you listen to the museum docents explain the art of Edna Hibel, you will enjoy the tastes of an English Afternoon Tea:
it is local and easy to find, right on the campus of FAU in Abacoa.
So….if you need a babysitter, get one; if you need a ride, make plans with a friend (who does drive) to attend, and if your
husband wants to go….WONDERFUL!
Please send your check with the bottom of the flyer below by October 22nd.
For those of you who have never forgiven the British for burning Washington in the War of 1812…and are not into
English teas, get over it, we probably should have never fought that war anyway!!!!
We invite all Sisterhood members to attend our next meeting on Thursday, October 4 and learn about our activities
for this coming year.
HIGH TEA AT HIBEL MUSEUM
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Life in the W3
Howard Freedland
A note to a few folks that helped out:
Dear all,
I want to take a moment and thank all of you, and your team members, for making our Welcome & Welcome Back open
house a big success! I agree with many others that the rain may have helped us get more warmth out of the program.
The program does not get off of the ground without a good amount of planning. Carol Safran and Maureen Cohen
handled a large amount of the organizing, and I am grateful for their willingness and their help. Margot, Debbie, Sara and
Carol Sleeper also played a large role in making sure that the marketing and planning came off properly. Thank you all for
that! Bruce Cohen - Thank you for the running around to Costco, and for your dance-floor demolition skills!
Joey Abrin-your table had a lot of life to it!. As the kids looked happy, it attracted many other parents to bring their kids
over for a look. The positives to having a solid youth program are many. Furthermore, I cannot say enough about Rachel
and Jax Smith, Jared White (I think it was Jared...might have been Seth), Zoey Chia and the rest of the JAMTY leaders
that took prospective members on the tour of the building. They executed beautifully, and I thank you for working with me
to experiment with this type of program.
David Sherman, Yael Lawrence and Paula Deakter, thank you for doing what you do...the schools showed well, and I
appreciate your planning with me. The scavenger hunt was enjoyed by kids of all ages.
Carol Carswell, Harvey Silverman, Paul Steidle, Liz Cohn and Amy Russell - Thank you for representing your groups
and events. It is surprising how much we have going on, and when people really see how easy it is to be involved in
programs at TBA, they will have your groups to thank for the opportunities.
John Marzina, Jared Bucker, Gideon Kroyter and Bruce Cohen ran the Men's Club Kitchen Patrol. If I missed anyone,
please let me know, but I know that the entire congregation appreciates all that you guys do to provide for them.
Lastly, a special thank you goes to Nava Viniar. Nava baked hundreds of Biscotti for us and they were fantastic!!! My
goal was to provide a warm and welcoming program, and having home baked goodies from a special congregant is the best
way that I know how.
We all wanted to start the year out right. I feel that with this program, we did just that. Let's keep the momentum going!
Thank you all.
Howard Freedland
The TBA Orientation Experience
For New Families and Individuals to our Temple Mispacha (family)
Thursday, October 18, 2012 7:00pm
We would like to “officially” welcome our new Temple members and invite you to a program on
October 18th at 7:00pm @ Temple Beth Am. This will be an introduction to Temple life, and will provide you an
opportunity to meet several of our Temple leaders. If you are NOT a new family member to our Temple, but want
to join us, please call me at 561-889-2735 and we will do our best to include you.
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CAMP COLEMAN CAMPING EXPERIENCE
Liz Denmark
Believe it or not, it is already that time of year to start thinking about what your children will do for summer vacation.
Maybe you are considering sending your child to sleep-away camp? If you are anything like me, you may be spending a
few sleepless nights asking yourself if you are making the right decision by even considering sending your child away to
camp for a month.
Some of you may know that my only child attended sleep away camp for the first time last summer in the beautiful
mountains of Cleveland, Georgia at URJ Camp Coleman. What you may not know is that I also went to Coleman for the
month as the camp photographer. A first for both of us!
I could tell you here what a wonderful time Zoe had. I could tell you that she made new friends, learned new things, and
tried new food, but I’m not.
Instead, I’m going to tell you about my experience at camp in the hope it might help provide comfort to you if you are
considering sending your child to Camp Coleman. Since I was part of the staff, I arrived at camp a week early to attend
“staff week”. Initially I wasn’t sure why I needed to attend since I wasn’t a counselor or a unit head looking after the
children; but, after all was said and done, I was happy that I went. I got “a behind the scenes” look at the wonderful training
that the staff experienced. I felt relieved knowing that the training covered so many important topics besides just the usual
policies and procedures, (and there are very strict policies in place for the staff). It is truly fabulous. I can’t begin to tell you
how much time and effort goes into planning the seminars to help prepare the counselors for situations that may arise at
camp. It is clear that the safety and well being of the campers comes first. Rabbi Michael Mellen facilitated a wonderful
program on reinforcing positive behaviors, being a good role model, tips for better communication and teaching children
about feeling good about themselves. You can read more about him here: http://www.michaelmellen.com/about/.
As a parent, I feel confident knowing that the staff training gave the counselors the tools needed to assure that our children
have a positive, safe, educational, meaningful and spiritual summer. As a staff member, I was pleasantly surprised to see the
large number of dedicated employees that return to Camp Coleman year after year after year! I loved being at camp. One of
my favorite things about camp was the traditional Shabbat walk, where everyone dresses in all white, and walks from their
bunks across camp to the dining hall for a wonderful Shabbat dinner/services that are held outside in the beautiful chapel.
Camp Director, Bobby Harris and his leadership staff certainly have a method to the madness. Even with the daily hustle
and bustle that goes on behind the scenes; from the assistant directors, the unit heads, the staff specialists, the office staff,
the nursing staff, the kitchen crew, to the drivers that pick up our children from the airport, there are many people
collaborating to ensure that our children have an amazing summer!
Camp Coleman has everything your child could want! There is a time for everything at Camp Coleman, time to be serious,
time to pray, time to sing, time to rest, time to eat, time to learn, time to zip-across-the-zip-line, time for arts and crafts, and
so much more!
If you want your child to have a Jewish camping experience this summer, you’ll have the chance to learn more about
Camp Coleman at Friday Night Services on November 9th. Cheryl Kornfeld will be at TBA that evening, representing
the camp. Cheryl was a camper at Coleman before becoming a staff member, so she is a great source of information about
the program. And, of course, feel free to contact me at lizdenmark@mac.com if you have any questions regarding the camp
and why you should support your child going next summer with Zoe.
KVELL AND TELL
Mazal Tov to Hal & Debbie Baseman on their son Matt’s marriage to Stephanie Beaulieu.
Mazal Tov to Seymour & Sandra Fox on the marriage of their daughter
Barbara-Ann to Ted Winner.
Congratulations to Tal Lifshitz on passing the Bar Exam.
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL
David Sherman, MJEd
Director of Education
Welcome to Elul / October!
The solemnness of the High Holy Days will soon be behind us and coming up next are the festive holidays of Sukkot and
Simchat Torah – Please keep your eyes peeled in the weekly Temple e-mail blasts, our TBA Facebook page (while there,
“like” it too!) and on our NEW TBA web site (www.templebetham.com) for the details for these and all other TBA
goings–on, as well as blogs, pix, … there are even specialized calendars, like the one with the programming just for
Kindergarten – 2nd grade families! (You can also find “hold the dates open” on the next page of this article!)
By now, your children have met their teachers and classmates, received their free TBA Religious School t-shirts, and
generally, settled into the school year. We are asking that all students wear their t-shirts every Sunday – it is an amazing
sight to see all those green t’s on Sundays at Kehillah! Please email me if your children have not received theirs, or with
anything else that you would like to talk about regarding the school (dsherman@templebetham.com). And, speaking of
Kehillah, please stop by the Sanctuary at 11:30am on Sundays and become part of the ruach (spirit!) of Kehillah.
Our first Friday Night LIVE Service is October 12th. Todd Herzog will be here on the bima with Rabbi Alon and
Cantor Tanya along with our FNL musicians - what a fantastic combination. The teachers and I look forward to seeing
you all there.
Shalom Chai reopened its doors on Tuesday evening, September 11th with a crowd of teens in attendance. The energy was
over the top (in a good way)! There is still time to register your teen for Shalom Chai- bring her / him / them on a
Tuesday at 6:30pm – you have the teen; I have the registration forms!
Have you checked out our Temple’s Facebook page yet? We post items of interest and Religious School photos (and
other photos, too) every week- go to our TBA Facebook page, “like” us and you will get to see all the excitement the
students generate every week learning about their rich Jewish heritage and having fun at the same time!
Before I close this month’s article, I would like to thank several people for all that they do, both in front of & behind the
scenes: Fran Sachs is our new VP of Education. Fran is eager to hear from you with any comments or questions you
may have about TBA’s learning programs. You may reach her at: francinesachs@yahoo.com. We thank Liz Denmark for
her hard work and shepherding as the Ed VP over the past 2 years and welcome Fran!
The gals in the office – what would we do without you? (Rhetorically asked…) Carol Safran, Carol Sleeper, Margot
Hauser & Debbie Baseman- right from the start- todah RABAH! Also, a special thanks to Bruce Cohen along with
Laura Stein for stepping up to the ‘plate’ and serving our hungry Tuesday students with pizza! Also, there’s Rich
Remick, Alfredo & Pedro – always watching out to help make things run smoother. The Religious School needs the rest
of YOU too! Please contact me if you have some time to help out – Bruce cannot do this on his own! We need
volunteers to help make phone calls every now and then, chefs, artists, Hebrew helpers, and folks to ‘man’ the phones on
Sundays. Just drop me an email if you can help out.
Lastly, a shout-out to Yael Lawrence. Not only does she provide our little ones and their moms with amazing programs in
our Mishpacha Center, and run a Joga (Jewish Yoga) elective for our teens at Shalom Chai, but now she will also be
bringing Israeli folk dancing and movement to our Religious School! Once a month, the children will be letting their
hair down and boogying to Yael’s music and dance!
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RELIGIOUS SCHOOL (cont.)
David Sherman, MJEd
Director of Education
Feel free to get in touch with me “anytime” if you have any questions or comments dealing with your children’s
Religious School experience - remember that we are a team, working closely together to enhance the children’s’
Religious School experience.
Hold these dates for October happenings ~ details for each program can be found on our website,
www.templebetham.com:
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Wednesday, Oct. 24th:
Sunday, Oct. 28th:
Young Families’ Sukkot program at 5:30pm
(appropriate for children through Grade 2)
Religious School delayed opening! 5 pm! Celebrate Simchat Torah!
-Consecration of our new K-2nd grade students!
(during the Simchat Torah celebration)
Camp Shabbat at 5:30pm & Friday Night LIVE Service at 6:30pm
K-2nd field trip to Busch Wildlife Center
Cochavim kick-off event, 12:30pm Bowling Bash
-6th grade welcome @ Rabbi Alon & Gali’s home
Parenting workshop w/ Ginny Luther at 6:30pm
TBA Tikkun Olam Networking Breakfast at 10:00am
Phew! LOTS going on – hope to see you here!
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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Joey Abrin
Shalom! Joey Here…When I was 16 years old, I went on a trip to Poland and Israel called the March of the
Living (MOTL) to learn about the Holocaust. It changed my life and is no doubt one of the reasons I decided
to dedicate my life (and profession) to Judaism. In April, we were fortunate enough to have the past JAMTY
president, Nathan Ward, participate. Here is his story;
“When I first thought about participating in the MOTL program I struggled with whether or not this trip was
worth missing two weeks of school in my senior year, now I really understand why it’s so important. We
began the first week of the trip in Poland, visiting (if that’s even the right word to use) the concentration camps and ghetto sites
within cities such as Warsaw and Krakow. The second week was spent in Israel, celebrating Yom Hazikaron and Yom
Ha’atzmaut and connecting to the people and land of Israel.
One significant event was the actual “March”, where I joined with 12,000 other
participants from around the country to walk from the Auschwitz concentration camp
to the Birkenau camp, a trek that during the Holocaust was referred to as a “death
march”. We interacted with fellow Jewish teens from all over the world – Brazil,
Argentina, South Africa and Morocco. We were here to rejoice in our Judaism and to
show that Hitler’s plan ultimately failed.
I experienced emotional extremes, especially when we visited the former site of the
Treblinka extermination camp, which is now an awe-inspiring monument. The
magnitude of deaths occurring at Treblinka
became apparent when I looked at all the jagged stones scattered across the campsite,
symbolizing lives lost and entire villages wiped out. I also felt an emotional connection
to this camp because it made me think of my family members who did not make it out
of the Ukraine before the war started - family that I’ve only seen in an old black-andwhite picture that resides in my home.
Following my eye-opening stay in Poland was my first visit to Israel, where the stark
contrasts between the two countries became very clear. During Yom Hazikaron, Israel’s
Memorial Day, it was amazing to see how every Israeli is affected by war. A siren
sounds and all activity, even traffic, stops as people think about those who gave their
lives defending the State of Israel. The mood of the day soon shifts as Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day,
immediately follows. We celebrated on Ben Yehuda Street in Jerusalem with a giant party. In addition to these celebrations, we
also toured Masada, enjoyed Israeli home hospitality, interacted with Israeli teens, ate lots of falafel, and spent Shabbat in
Jerusalem.
Upon returning from the trip, I had missed ten school days, my senior prom, and an AP exam review, but I did not regret my
decision to go at all. Through the MOTL program I made a deep connection to my Jewish identity and Israel, and made many
close friends. The pre-trip preparation class helped me understand that the Holocaust is not old history that can just be read
about in a book – it is relevant and important to learn about it today. We still have work to do to combat prejudice and it is our
responsibility to stand up for others here, and around the world.”
Hi, Joey Again…Recruiting for the trip starts soon; if you are in 11th or 12th grade and are interested, please contact me. This
trip will change your life. Scholarships are available.
Please join us for our upcoming Youth Engagement Events
Cochavim is Grades 3 – 5 / JAMTY Jr. is Grades 6 – 8 / JAMTY is Grades 9 – 12
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YOUTH ENGAGEMENT DEPARTMENT UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Joey Abrin
October 7: Sushi in the Sukkah @ Temple Beth Am – 1:00pm until 2:30pm - For JAMTY
Sukkot is a time for… Sushi, of course! Join your friends in JAMTY for sushi and rice. Cost is $15 for members and
$20 for non-JAMTY members for Sushi, Drinks, and Dessert. Special guest Sushi Chef!
October 12: Friday Night LIVE @ Temple Beth Am – For Everyone
Come meet other youth groupers at 6:30pm for a special Service featuring celebrated Jewish musician Todd Herzog,
Cantor Tanya, and Rabbi Alon. Hang out after the Service for an oneg in the social hall!
October 12 – 14: NFTY-STR’s Fall Kallah – For JAMTY
Join high schoolers from all over the state of Florida for the first of four regional retreats throughout the school year.
This themed retreat is hosted by TOUCHY, the Youth Group from Temple Dor Dorim (in Weston, FL). Join the over
200 participants for Youth Group Services, educational programs, and social activities. It’s a weekend you will not
forget!
October 19: Middle School Day of Service – 9:30am until 3:00pm – For JAMTY Jr.
Join the Jewish Teen Initiative and help make a day off of school a day on for service. We will spend the morning at
Morse Life helping run activities for the residents. We will be hanging out at Sports and Party Planet in the afternoon
for a change of pace activity with video games, inflatables, laser tag, and more. Please register at JTIPalmBeach.org.
The cost is $12 if registered by October 8 and $18 if registered after.
October 21: Bowling Bash @ Jupiter Lanes – 12:30pm until 2:00pm – For Cochavim
Come kick the year off with Cochavim… Bowling! How many strikes can you throw? Can you crack 100? Let’s find out! We
will have a prize for the highest score. Meet us at Jupiter Lanes for Lunch and Bowling. The cost is $15 per participant. Please
RSVP by Thursday, October 18 to JAbrin@templebetham.com.
October 27: Havdallah and Movie Night – 7:00pm until 9:30pm – For JAMTY Jr.
Havdallah, S’mores, and a movie… need we say more? Come and hang out in the Youth Lounge as we close Shabbat, under the
stars…NFTY Style! The cost is $5 for JAMTY Jr. members and $10 for non-members. Please RSVP by October 25 to
JAbrin@templebetham.com.
Lots to do – hope to see you here!
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Temple Beth Am Mishpacha/Family Center
Check out our Upcoming Events & Fun Parenting Tips on our Facebook group: Temple Beth Am Mishpacha/Family Center
Yael Lawrence
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Tal & Naama Laviv from Israel
& their children Tahel & Alon
Steve & Betsy Towers from Jupiter
& their children Sophia & Harrison
Sean & Suzanne Rothman from Jupiter
& their daughter Lola
Eileen & Chris Tureene from Jupiter
& their children Jaclyn, Kacy & Michelle
Tamara Hartman from Valencia, CA
Estelle Milchman & Steven Misshula from Jupiter
& their daughter Zahava
Jonathan & Megan Bock from Port St. Lucie
& their children Talia & Nathan
Daniel & Rochelle Abrams from Jupiter
& their son John
Russell & Heidi Kopit from Palm Beach Gardens
& their son Joshua
Mark Greenberg from Palm Beach Gardens
& his children Jared & Ethan
Stephen & Sandy Hilcoff from Palm Beach Gardens
Jackie & David Halderman from Palm Beach Gardens
Harriet Vogel & Joseph Isenstein from Palm City & Palm Beach Gardens
William & Caren Talero from Jupiter
& their children Andrew & Joshua
Charles & Marilyn Levy from Palm Beach Gardens
Jason Silvers from Jupiter
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OCTOBER 6, 2012
BAR MITZVAH
JOSHUA BOSS
We are proud to announce that our son, Joshua Boss, will be called to the Torah as a Bar Mitzvah on
October 6, 2012. Joshua is a 7th grader at Bak Middle School of the Arts where he majors in keyboard.
Joshua is an avid pianist who loves playing Classical and Jazz music. In fact, for Joshua’s Mitzvah
Project, he decided to create a CD of himself playing some of his favorite pieces on the piano. He will
donate all of his profits from selling the CDs to the Jupiter Volunteer Clinic. This is a clinic where
Joshua’s dad sees patients who are unable to afford health care. Look for the CDs in the TBA lobby on
certain Tuesdays and Sundays during Religious School.
In addition to his interest in music, Joshua is an active athlete. He has played travel soccer for several years with the Palm Beach
Nomads and greatly enjoys a pick up game of football, tennis and basketball. He also loves sailing and waterskiing. Joshua spends
his summers at Camp Skylemar in Maine where he is able to play sports all day long. Joshua is a huge sports fan and especially loves
the Miami Dolphins and Miami Heat.
Joshua looks forward to celebrating his special day with close friends and family. We are proud of the hard work Joshua has put in to
preparing for his Bar Mitzvah. We want to thank Cantor Tanya, Rabbi Alon, David Sherman and all of Joshua’s teachers for helping
to prepare him for this event.
Jen and Dan Boss
OCT0BER 13, 2012
BAT MITZVAH
HALEY ROTHMAN
Please share our joy as our daughter, Haley Rothman is called to the Torah to become a Bat
Mitzvah on October 13, 2012. Haley is in the 8 th grade at Jupiter Middle School. She has been
swimming for the Jupiter Dragons Swim Team since she was 8 years old. Haley has earned
many medals and swims at Junior Olympic swim meets.
Haley has a lot of compassion for animals and has wanted to be a veterinarian since a very young age. Next year, she will start to
pursue that dream by applying to the Medical Program at Jupiter High School. Haley wants to focus on marine life animals, and
because of this, her Mitzvah project will be dedicated to supporting Loggerhead Marinelife Center. She will be collecting donations
to Adopt a Sea Turtle Patient or Nest which will directly benefit the continued care and treatment of LMC’s sick and injured turtles.
We are so proud of Haley, as she has worked very hard and has been waiting for this day. We want to thank Rabbi Alon, Cantor
Tanya, Hilary Lange and everyone at Temple Beth Am for helping Haley prepare for her upcoming Bat Mitzvah.
With Love Always,
Elisa Fraley, Sean and Suzanne Rothman
OCTOBER 27, 2012
BAT MITZVAH OF
ALEXA BECKER
With great pride and joy we invite you to join us as our daughter, Alexa Jo is called to the Torah as a Bat
Mitzvah on October 27, 2012. Alexa is a 7th grade student at Bak School of the Arts with a major in
Theatre. She loves music, especially musical theatre, both from the audience as well as being a participating
cast member.
Alexa has been able to join her passion for horses with her Bat Mitzvah project. She has raised both money
and awareness for Vinceremos, an equestrian therapeutic riding center. With the funds she raised she was
able to help send physically and mentally challenged riders to the Special Olympics in Tampa this past
Spring. Alexa looks forward to spending more time riding and working with horses as well as continuing the
work she began with Vinceremos this year.
We would like to thank both Rabbi Alon, Cantor Tanya, and all of Alexa's teachers for their guidance and encouragement as Alexa
prepares for this special day.
Michael & Audrey Becker
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WE GRATEFULLY ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR DONATIONS
BREAK-THE-FAST
Bruce & Maureen Cohen
Stan & Lou Ann Berkley
Sandy & Lois Edelstein
Cubby Steinhart
MUSIC FUND
Howard Kaplan-in memory of Jack Kaplan
CANTOR’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Michael & Michelle Borenstein-in honor of their daughter
Jordan becoming a Bat Mitzvah
PRAYER BOOK
Joe Meshil-in memory of Samuel Kabolotsky
Clare Dana-in memory of Frances Goldman Dana
Al & Frieda Alter-in honor of Irving Friedman’s birthday
Melissa Marcus-in memory of Bernard Marcus
Melissa Marcus-in memory of Abraham Wolkowitz
CAMP COLEMAN
Barry & Judy Goldstein-in honor of Mel Rozen’s 86th birthday
Jeanne Tarsches-in memory of her father, Laurence Rubin
PRESCHOOL FUND
Al & Frieda Alter-in memory of David Munz
Jessi Rubenstein-in memory of Robert B. Peltz
CARING COMMUNITY
Cheryl Baldwin-in memory of David Gildenhorn
Charlie Madanick-wishing a speedy recovery to Joetta Schneider &
Jerry Holinstat
RABBI’S DISCRETIONARY FUND
Elly & Joel Hinderstein-in honor of Arthur Bobrow’s 70th birthday
Lisa Kleinfeld-in memory of Bernard Homburger
Greg, Jana & Brooke Taylor-in honor of Brooke’s Bat Mitzvah
Craig Vogel-in memory of Gerald Vogel
Mim Davis-in memory of Jerry Davis
S. Robert Grass-in memory of Alex Grass
Harmon Garfinkel-in memory of Elsie Garfinkel
Sandra Cohn-in memory of Martha Vanacour
Ruti Lifshitz-in memory of Hanna Nissim
Shirley Grangard-in memory of Bessie Rabinowitz
Jody Minde-in memory of Ethel Stern
Barry & Jody Minde-in honor of Matt & Stephanie Baseman’s
wedding
Leonard J. Smith-in memory of Raymond Smith
Enid Goldsmith-in memory of Alvin Goldsmith
Carole Meshil-in memory of Dorothy Garber
FLOWER FUND
Daniel & Hillary Liss-in honor of their daughter Sabrina Freeman
becoming a Bat Mitzvah
Jeffrey & Kerri Kaufman-in honor of their son Jason becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
Steven & Meryl Goldberg-in honor of their son Jonah becoming a
Bar Mitzvah
HIGH HOLY DAYS FLOWERS - ROSH HASHANAH
Carol Carswell
Mary & David Elias
Ross & Susan Federgreen
The Michels Family
Daniel & Carole Myerson in honor of their anniversary
RABBI’S EDUCATION & PROGRAMMING FUND
Barry & Wendy Cohn
Brian & Liz Cohn
Amy Shainman-in memory of Lillian Byer
Arline Slifkin-in memory of Joseph Wolf
HIGH HOLY DAYS FLOWERS -YOM KIPPUR
Joyce & Alan Ageloff
Mary & David Elias
Maxine & Ted Essinger
Ross & Susan Federgreen
The Michels Family
Norm & Judy Skurnick
RICKY FISCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Leona Usher-in memory of Meyer Fineberg & David Fischer
GENERAL DONATIONS
Jim & Judy Bloom-in memory of Bob Friedman
Carol Carswell
Forrest & Carol Sleeper-in honor of Sabrina Freeman’s Bat Mitzvah
Forrest & Carol Sleeper-in memory of Bruce Francis &
Andrew Nathan Gould
Stan & Lou Ann Berkley-in memory of Dr. Mark Berkley
Gormezano Family-in memory of Lester Kronfeld & Leah Semmel
Herb & Phyllis Cohen-in memory of Irene Cohen
Ira & Sandy Smith-in memory of Bob Friedman
Harvey & Jackie Baseman-in honor of the 50th anniversary of
Larry & Bev Samson
Mort & Donna Wexler-in memory of Lee Wexler and Fanny Sircus
Fred Talmud-in memory of Elias Talmud
Robert Newman-in memory of Rose Weinberg
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
To our TBA Family,
Branden and I are so thankful to have such
wonderful people in our lives.
Your kind wishes, prayers, and thoughts that so
many of you expressed to us after the loss of our
son, Andrew, has been a continuing source of
strength and healing for our entire family.
We are so lucky to be a part of such a community.
MORTGAGE ELIMINATION FUND
Tatyana Knaster-in memory of Olga Berman
Carol Carswell-wishing Hal & Debbie Baseman mazal tov on their son
Matt’s wedding to Stephanie
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Nicole and Branden Gould
October 2012
OCTOBER
BIRTHDAYS
Nicole Bessette
Irving Markowitz
Rebecca Rubinger
Ian Schafler
Craig Senzon
Erica Levie
Charles Venuti
Lisa Becker
Marilyn Finkel
Adam Herold
Lindsey Klatzko
Hannah Levin
Evelyn Yeskel
Jake Berman
Ari Goldman
Tracy Andreassi
Elyse Greenfeld
Marc Shuldiner
Jacob Becker
Monroe Benaim
Brian LaBovick
Jade Lichtenstein
Alex Pepper
Madeleine Rogers
Noah Shasha
John Abams
Lee Cohen
Mary Elias
Andrew Greenspan
Charlotte Krieger
Mark Pritch
Judith Roseman
Nicole Berman
Edward Boltuch
Marcy Friedlander
Rebecca Steidle
Gwen Berry
Hannah LaBovick
Andy Myers
Kerri Kaufmann
Kevin Russell
Rachel Smith
Lauren Brotsky
Esther LaBovick
Tyler Moss
Jo Smith
Alexander Bereck
Kobi Fredryk
Ryan Fredryk
Marla Krieger
Kayla Prolow
Peter Sandquist
Ken Sprechman
Debra Grzybowski
Bryce Krieger
Steven Shapiro
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Liz Cohn
Dyann Gormezano
Nina Nemerofsky
Norma Alkon
Rosalie Grass
Hayley Henderson
Logan Henderson
Julian Kasmi
Lisa Koltun
Luke Labell
Ceil Randell
Carol Safran
Sam Koltun
Heston Posner
Evan Smiley
Debbie Smith
Larry Parmet
Hannah Rubin
Harvey Baseman
Daniel Walsh
Justin Alintoff
Michelle Grande
Peter Grzybowski
Ruth Ottenheimer
Aviva Senzon
Jason Silvers
Max Basinski
Gregory Becker
Lou Ann Berkley
Rhea Exizian
Rachel Goldman
Lorenza Parmet
Robert Cutler
Molly Fried
Hallie Isdaner
Anna Parets
Lisa Strauss
Marc Cherenson
Adrienne Rabinowitz
Ruby Shaya
Brud Tarsches
Russell Kopit
Paula Deakter
Jake Rubin
Marci Senzon
Jack Barr
Joshua Carr
Daniel Isdaner
Lola Rothman
Ginny Spingarn
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Gary & Marla Colton
Francois & Risa Thomas
Philip Galewitz & Rose Lynch
Robert & Kimberly Denenberg
John & Lisa Stauffer
David & Barbara Levy
Bruce Pascal & Susan Driscoll
Scott & Melissa Berman
Stephen & Sunny Cole
Bruce & Joyce Frank
Brian & Andrea Hass
Michael & Amy Singer
Robert & Sara Ward
David & Ceil Randell
Gavin & Jenny Wolpert
Michael & Danielle Shrank
Marc & Jamie Spungin
Herbert & Senora Zayon
Dr. Mark & Jessi Rubenstein
David & Wendy Sherman
Michael & Zina Bereck
Alan & Robin Schafler
Irving & Charlotte Markowitz
John & Susan Marzina
Stan & Yang Cherelstein
David & Lisa Rubin
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OCTOBER YAHRZEITS
* Memorial Plaque
OCTOBER 21 - OCTOBER 27
Morris Yoel Becker: Father of Harold Becker
Bruce Erony: Brother of Janet Erony-Kahan
Sue Ross: Mother of Wendy Sherman
Sondra Warmstein: Mother of Jonathan Rubin and
David Rubin
Leslie Zayon*: Niece of Herbert Zayon
Fredrick Essinger: Brother of Ted Essinger
Morris Harry Hornstein*: Father of Naomi Dietchweiler
Jack Kalafer: Grandfather of Carol Sleeper
Lillian Swack: Great-Grandmother of Melissa &
Eric Newman
Daniel Eisenberg: Father of Natalie Siegel
Jean Allen Rosner: Grandmother of Tracey Freedland
David Fischer: Remembered by Leona Usher
Adele Kiken: Sister of Allen Schultz
Melvin Smith: Brother of Leonard Smith
Samuel Berman*: Father of Sandra Fox
Bianca Elias Ellis*: Friend of the Congregation
Heather-Anne Intor: Granddaughter of Bernard & Florence
Joan Elias
Arthur Powers: Father of Shari Rodgers
Rose Smooke: Grandmother of Susan Marzina
Harry L. Tager: Father of Charles Tager
OCTOBER 1 - OCTOBER 6
Enid Alterman: Wife of Stanley Alterman & Mother of
Eric Alterman
Michael Boro: Husband of Mickey Berman
Alvin Goldsmith: Husband of Enid Goldsmith
Monica Honowitz: Wife of Seth Honowitz & Mother of
Jamie Honowitz
David Isaacs*: Father of Gary Isaacs
Rheba Rosenberg: Grandmother of Debbie Roosth
Lou Scheacter: Stepfather of Marcia Beutner
Jacob Penrak: Father of Albert Jacob
Harry Kaplan: Uncle of Ellen Venuti
Hugh Warren Silverman: Father of Nancy Silverman
Joseph Wolf: Father of Arline Slifkin
Joel Cohen: Grandfather of Pamela Friedman
Ethyle Flamm*: Friend of the Congregation
Dorothy Garber: Mother of Carole Meshil
Max Smith: Brother-in-law of Molly Cohen
Evelyne Chase Tobias: Mother of Sherry Mitteldorf
OCTOBER 7 - OCTOBER 13
Harry Chodroff*: Uncle of Myrna Abramowitz
Lillian Fischman: Mother of Edward Fischman
Harry Snyder*: Grandfather of Sheryl Stewart & Craig Snyder
Gladys Wolfson: Mother of Louis Wolfson
Lewis Gross: Father of Nancy Kaler
Bryn Starr Lerner: Niece of Jennifer Friedman
Minnie Okum: Mother of Marsha Orandle
Harry Rosenthal: Father of Ronald Rosenthal
Bernard Shimmerman*: Brother of Charlotte Markowitz
Elias Talmud: Father of Fred Talmud
Jessie Vogel: Mother-in-law of Harriet Vogel
Emanuel Braunstein: Brother of Estelle Rosen
Michael J. Clark: Friend of the Goldman & Deakter Families
Maurice Silverman: Father of Tamar Maltz
OCTOBER 28 - OCTOBER 31
Moe Brookmyer: Father of Gary Brookmyer
Patrick Griffin: Father of Patricia Wecht
Shannon Hickey: Friend of Michael Deakter
Maggie Mograbi*: Sister of Leona Holland
Lena Slotkin*: Mother of Marvin Slotkin
Dorothy Wolfe*: Mother of Mimi Miller
Goldie Ruth Levin: Mother of Maxine Essinger
Ellen Waltzer Levitt: Mother of Randy Levitt
Nathan Myerson: Father of Daniel Myerson
Elsie Ottenheimer: Mother-in-law of Ruth Ottenheimer
Irene Rubin*: Mother of Jeanne Tarsches
Irving Abramowitz: Father of Murry Abramowitz
Michael Fortunato: Father of Helene Newman
Louis LaBovick: Father of Nathan LaBovick &
Grandfather of Brian LaBovick
Irving Wolfe*: Father of Mimi Miller
Jack Okum: Father of Marsha Orandle
Myer Sosman: Father of Herb Sosman
Robert Daniel Weiss: Son of Barry Weiss &
Brother of Janet Dwork
OCTOBER 14 - OCTOBER 20
Evelyn Schultz: Mother of Allen Schultz
Harry Caras: Father of Frieda Alter
Phil Levin: Father of Jennifer Boss
Simon Lutrin: Father of David Lutrin
Dorothy Leaf*: Mother of Robert Leaf
Benedict Rosner: Grandfather of Tracey Freedland
Harry Zalmanoff: Friend of Jo Smith
Muriel Enslein: Mother of Robert Enslein
Siegfried Enslein: Father of Robert Enslein
Howard Goldman*: Father of William Goldman, Uncle of
Rabbi Philip Aronson & Grandfather of Gary Goldman
Lawrence S. Gordon: Father of Ruth Stavisky
Frances Jarmel: Mother of Andrew Jarmel
Tillie Klein: Mother of Donald Klein
Julia Peterson*: Mother of Jerome Peterson
Isaac Koretz: Father of Lois Remick
Esther Mestelman: Aunt of Natalie Lango & Michael
Deakter & Great-Aunt of Rachel Goldman
Elyse O'Donnell: Mother of Lauren Weinstein
Zena Adelman*: Mother of Linda Wolfe
Abram A. Lebson*: Father of Marion Prigoff
Yuri Yakoub: Father of Tatyana Knaster
CONDOLENCES TO:
Barbara Levy & family on the loss of her father,
Dwight Van de Vate.
Laura Lasser Stein & family on the loss of her
mother, Jo Lasser.
Karen Feller & family on the loss of her uncle,
Barnette Koch.
May God send comfort to those in
mourning.
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Sukkot
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Preschool VPK
Begins
Office & Preschool
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5:00 Religious
School
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Chantors
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12:00 JAMTY Jr.
Mifgash, etc
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PTO Book Fair
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10:00 Yizkor Service
5:00 Religious
School
Musical guest:
Todd Herzog
7:00 Choir practice
5:30 Camp Shabbat
11
PTO Book Fair
Fall Kallah-Weston
6:30 Shalom Chai
16
13
Fall KallahWeston
10:00 Service
and
Bat Mitzvah of
Haley Rothman
6:30 Friday Night
LIVE
17
18
12:30 ORT mtg.
9:15 Mothers Circle
12:45 Mah Jongg
4:30 St. George’s
Soup Kitchen
5:00 Religious
School
7:00 Choir practice
7:00 Board Meeting
6:30 Shalom Chai
19
20
9:50 Fibromyalgia
Support Group
JAMTY Jr/JTI
Day of Service
12:00 Torah Study
7:30 Shabbat
Service
6:00 Men’s
Club Deli
Dinner
7:00 New Member
orientation
7:30 Night of
Learning
23
24
25
12:45 Mah Jongg
9:30 Rel. School
5:00 Religious
School
6:30 Parenting
Workshop
6:30 Shalom Chai
7:00 No Choir
practice
9:40 Men’s Club
Breakfast
12:00 Cantors
Chantors
12:00 Torah Study
26
27
12:30 PTO Bake
Sale
6:30 60minute
Shabbat
29
JAMTY/JTI
College Caravan
9:15 Preschool PTO
meeting
30
31
1
2
9:15 Mothers Circle
12:45 Mah Jongg
12:00 Torah Study
5:00 Religious
School
7:00 Choir
6:30 Men’s Club
Meeting
12:00 Cantor’s
Chantors
6:30 Shalom Chai
2:00 High Tea-Hibel
Museum
7:30 Night of
Learning
10:00 Morning
Service &
Bat Mitzvah of
Alexa Becker
7:00 JAMTY
Jr. Havdallah &
Movie Night
7:30 Night of
Learning
12:30 Cochavim
Bowling
Temple Beth Am
6
PTO Book Fair
9:15 Mothers Circle
10:00 Tikkun Olam
Networking Bkfst
Sukkot
PTO Book Fair
22
9:30 Rel. School
5
PTO Book Fair
6th gr. program at
Rabbi’s house
College Caravan
Sukkot
Office & Preschool
Closed
9:30 Rel. School,
K-2 to Busch
Wildlife
28 JAMTY/JTI
4
Sat
9 Simchat Torah
15
21
Sukkot
Fri
8 Shemini Atzeret
Fall KallahWeston
8:30 Men’s Club
remove Sukkah
3
Thu
7:00 Choir practice
5:00 Rel. School
special program/
Consecration/
Simchat Torah
14
Wed
7:30 Shabbat
Service
3
JAMTY/JTI
High School
Event
7:00 Sisterhood
Meeting
26
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